bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Diabetes-Related Topics in an Online Forum for Caregivers of Individuals Living With Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias: Qualitative Inquiry
Authors: Du Yan , Paiva Kristi , Cebula Adrian , Kim Seon , Lopez Katrina , Li Chengdong , White Carole , Myneni Sahiti , Seshadri Sudha , Wang Jing
Published: June 2020

Background

Diabetes and Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD) are the seventh and sixth leading causes of death in the United States, respectively, and they coexist in many older adults. Caring for a loved one with both ADRD and diabetes is challenging and burdensome.

Objective

This study aims to explore diabetes-related topics in the Alzheimer’s Association ALZConnected caregiver forum by family caregivers of persons living with ADRD.

Methods

User posts on the Alzheimer’s Association ALZConnected caregiver forum were extracted. A total of 528 posts related to diabetes were included in the analysis. Of the users who generated the 528 posts, approximately 96.1% (275/286) were relatives of the care recipient with ADRD (eg, child, grandchild, spouse, sibling, or unspecified relative). Two researchers analyzed the data independently using thematic analysis. Any divergence was discussed among the research team, and an agreement was reached with a senior researcher’s input as deemed necessary.

Results

Thematic analysis revealed 7 key themes. The results showed that comorbidities of ADRD were common topics of discussions among family caregivers. Diabetes management in ADRD challenged family caregivers. Family caregivers might neglect their own health care because of the caring burden, and they reported poor health outcomes and reduced quality of life. The online forum provided a platform for family caregivers to seek support in their attempts to learn more about how to manage the ADRD of their care recipients and seek support for managing their own lives as caregivers.

Conclusions

The ALZConnected forum provided a platform for caregivers to seek informational and emotional support for caring for persons living with ADRD and diabetes. The overwhelming burdens with these two health conditions were apparent for both caregivers and care recipients based on discussions from the online forum. Studies are urgently needed to provide practical guidelines and interventions for diabetes management in individuals with diabetes and ADRD. Future studies to explore delivering diabetes management interventions through online communities in caregivers and their care recipients with ADRD and diabetes are warranted.
Evaluating the Effects of a Mobile Health App on Reducing Patient Care Needs and Improving Quality of Life After Oral Cancer Surgery: Quasiexperimental Study
Authors: Wang Tze-Fang , Huang Rou-Chen , Yang Su-Chen , Chou Chyuan , Chen Lee-Chen
Published: June 2020

Background

Intervention with a mobile Health (mHealth) app can improve the efficacy of early detection of oral cancer and the outcomes for patients taking oral anticancer medications. The quality of life of oral cancer patients is significantly reduced within three months after surgery; also, their needs for nursing care and health information increase, mainly due to side effects and associated psychological problems.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate changes in the care needs and quality of life of patients with oral cancer after receiving the intervention of a newly developed mHealth app.

Methods

After surgery, oral cancer patients were divided into an experimental group (n=50) who received the mHealth app intervention and a control group (n=50) who received routine health care and instruction. After 3 months of intervention, survey questionnaires were used to assess the patients’ quality of life, nursing care needs, and acceptance of the mHealth app.

Results

The physiological care needs were significantly decreased in the experimental group compared with the control group (P<.05). Although the differences were not statistically significant, the psychological needs, communication needs, and care support needs all improved after the mHealth app intervention. The overall improvement in quality of life was higher in the experimental group than in the control group (–7.24 vs –4.36). In terms of intention to use, perceived usefulness, and perceived ease of use, the acceptability scores of the mHealth app were significantly increased after 3 months of intervention (P<.05).

Conclusions

Compared with routine health care and instruction, for patients after surgery, the education/information intervention using the mHealth app significantly reduced their nursing care needs, improved their quality of life, and increased their acceptance of using an mHealth app on a mobile device. These findings can provide a theoretical basis for future health care app design and improvement. This study suggests that an mHealth app should be incorporated into the routine care of oral cancer patients to provide medical information quickly and improve their self-management abilities, thereby reducing the patients’ need for physiological care and improving their quality of life.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04049968; https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04049968
COVID-19-Related Information Sources and the Relationship With Confidence in People Coping with COVID-19: Facebook Survey Study in Taiwan
Authors: Wang Peng-Wei , Lu Wei-Hsin , Ko Nai-Ying , Chen Yi-Lung , Li Dian-Jeng , Chang Yu-Ping , Yen Cheng-Fang
Published: June 2020

Background

People obtain information on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from the internet and other sources. Understanding the factors related to such information sources aids health professionals in educating individuals.

Objective

This study used data collected from the online survey study on COVID-19 in Taiwan to examine what major COVID-19 information sources are available and which sources are significantly related to the self-confidence of people in coping with COVID-19 in Taiwan.

Methods

A total of 1904 participants (1270 non–health-care workers and 634 health care workers) were recruited from the Facebook advertisement. Their major sources of information about COVID-19, the relationships between the sources and demographic factors, and the relationships between the sources and the self-confidence in coping with COVID-19 were surveyed.

Results

Most Taiwanese people relied on the internet for COVID-19 information. Many respondents also used a variety of sources of information on COVID-19; such variety was associated with sex, age, and the level of worry toward COVID-19, as well as if one was a health care worker. For health care workers, the use of formal lessons as an information source was significantly associated with better self-confidence in coping with COVID-19. The significant association between receiving information from more sources and greater self-confidence was found only in health care workers but not in non–health-care workers.

Conclusions

Medical professionals should consider subgroups of the population when establishing various means to deliver information on COVID-19.
Associations Between Commercial App Use and Physical Activity: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)
Authors: Petersen Jasmine Maria , Kemps Eva , Lewis Lucy K , Prichard Ivanka
Published: June 2020

BACKGROUND

In today’s society, commercial physical activity apps (eg, Fitbit and Strava) are ubiquitous and hold considerable potential to increase physical activity behavior. Many commercial physical activity apps incorporate social components, in particular app-specific communities (allowing users to interact with other app users) or the capacity to connect to existing social networking platforms (eg, Facebook or Instagram). There is a growing need to gain greater insights into whether commercial physical activity apps and specific components of these apps (social components) are beneficial in facilitating physical activity.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to examine the relationship between the use of commercial physical activity apps and engagement in physical activity. The social components of commercial physical activity apps (app-specific communities and existing social networking platforms) were also explored. This involved isolating specific features (eg, sharing, providing, and receiving encouragement, comparisons, and competitions) of app-specific communities and existing social networking platforms that were most valuable in facilitating physical activity.

METHODS

A cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted. Participants were 1432 adults (mean age 34.1 years, 1256/1432, 88.00% female) who completed measures assessing physical activity, the use of commercial physical activity apps, and engagement with app-specific communities and existing social networking platforms.

RESULTS

Overall, 53.14% (761/1432) of the sample reported engaging with a commercial physical activity app. The most commonly used apps were Fitbit (171/761, 22.5%), Strava (130/761, 17.1%), and Garmin (102/761, 13.4%). The use of physical activity apps was significantly associated with physical activity. Notably, the use of app-specific communities and existing social networking platforms facilitated significantly greater engagement in physical activity. The features of app-specific communities that were most beneficial in promoting engagement in physical activity were providing encouragement to a partner, receiving encouragement from close friends and family, and engaging in competitions with members of public app-specific communities. In relation to existing social networking platforms, sharing physical activity posts predicted engagement in physical activity.

CONCLUSIONS

The findings indicate that app-specific communities and existing social networking platforms are components of apps that are fundamental in facilitating physical activity. They further suggest that commercial physical activity apps afford high population level reach and hold great potential to promote engagement in physical activity, an important public health consideration.
YouTube as a source of information in post-herpetic neuralgia: A cross-sectional media-content analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Rai Priya , Kashyap Anamika
Published: June 2020

BACKGROUND

Post-herpetic neuralgia is a debilitating disorder affecting approximately 10-30% of shingles patients. Dissemination of accurate information is essential for the prevention and management of this devastating condition. YouTube is an important source of medical information accessed by patients worldwide, which influences their health-seeking behaviour. However, no study has been performed till date to evaluate the quality of post-herpetic neuralgia related content available to patients on this domain and whether YouTube could be used for patient education about post-herpetic neuralgia.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of videos relating to post-herpetic neuralgia on YouTube.

METHODS

A search was conducted in March 2020 on YouTube using the term “post herpetic neuralgia”. The results were sorted by “relevance-based ranking” and the first three pages were analysed. Each video was evaluated by two reviewers based on scientific accuracy. Video parameters were extracted to determine correlation with quality.

RESULTS

Thirty-three videos met the inclusion/exclusion criteria and were analysed. 84.8% of these videos were found to be “useful” and 96.4% of the “useful” videos were produced by medical professionals, hospitals or news sources.

CONCLUSIONS

This study suggests that YouTube can be used for patient education regarding post-herpetic neuralgia. However, clinicians should attempt to direct patients towards videos produced by healthcare professionals as these constitute a major source of the useful videos.
Evaluating a Hybrid Web-Based Training Program for Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia: Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Ebenfeld Lara , Lehr Dirk , Ebert David Daniel , Kleine Stegemann Stefan , Riper Heleen , Funk Burkhardt , Berking Matthias
Published: June 2020

BACKGROUND

Previous studies provide evidence for the effectiveness of web-based interventions for panic disorder with and without agoraphobia. Smartphone-based technologies hold significant potential for further enhancing the accessibility and efficacy of such interventions.

OBJECTIVE

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of a guided, hybrid web-based training program based on cognitive behavioral therapy for adults with symptoms of panic disorder.

METHODS

Participants (N=92) with total scores in the Panic and Agoraphobia Scale ranging from 9 to 28 were recruited from the general population and allocated either to a hybrid intervention (GET.ON Panic) or to a wait-list control group. The primary outcome was the reduction in panic symptoms, as self-assessed using a web-based version of the Panic and Agoraphobia Scale.

RESULTS

Analysis of covariance-based intention-to-treat analyses revealed a significantly stronger decrease in panic symptoms posttreatment (F=9.77; P=.002; Cohen d=0.66; 95% CI 0.24-1.08) in the intervention group than in the wait-list control group. Comparisons between groups of the follow-up measures at 3 and 6 months yielded even stronger effects (3-month follow-up: F=17.40, P<.001, Cohen d=0.89, 95% CI 0.46-1.31; 6-month follow-up: F=14.63, P<.001, Cohen d=0.81, 95% CI 0.38-1.24).

CONCLUSIONS

Hybrid web-based training programs may help reduce the symptoms of panic disorder and hence play an important role in improving health care for patients with this debilitating disorder.

CLINICALTRIAL

German Clinical Trial Register DRKS00005223; https://tinyurl.com/f4zt5ran

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

RR2-10.1186/1745-6215-15-427
A Modified Epidemiological Model to Understand the UnevenImpact of COVID-19 on Vulnerable Individuals and theApproaches Required to Help them Emerge from Lockdown (Preprint)
Authors: Kanjo Eiman , Anderez Ortega Dario , Hunt John , Johnson Shane , Pogrebna Ganna
Published: June 2020

UNSTRUCTURED

COVID-19 has shown a relatively low case fatality rate in young healthy individuals, with the majority of this group being asymptomatic or having mild symptoms. However, the severity of the disease among the elderly as well as in individuals with underlying health conditions has caused significant mortality rates worldwide. Understanding this variance amongst different sectors of society and modelling this will enable the different levels of risk to be determined to enable strategies to be applied to different groups. Long established compartmental epidemiological models like SIR and SEIR do not account for the variability encountered in the severity of the SARS-CoV-2 disease across different population groups. To overcome this limitation, it is proposed that a modified model, namely SEIR-v, through which the population is separated into two groups regarding their vulnerability to SARS-CoV2 is applied. This enables the analysis of the spread of the epidemic when different contention measures are applied to different groups in society regarding their vulnerability to the disease. A Monte Carlo simulation adopting the proposed SEIR-v model indicates a large number of deaths could be avoided by slightly decreasing the exposure of vulnerable groups to the disease. From this modelling a number of mechanisms are proposed to limit the exposure of vulnerable individuals to the disease in order to reduce the mortality rate among this group. One option could be the provision of a wristband to vulnerable people and those without a smartphone and contact-tracing app, filling the gap created by systems relying on smartphone apps only.
Excessive Media Consumption About COVID-19 is Associated With Increased State Anxiety: Outcomes of a Large Online Survey in Russia (Preprint)
Authors: Nekliudov Nikita A , Blyuss Oleg , Cheung Ka Yan , Petrou Loukia , Genuneit Jon , Sushentsev Nikita , Levadnaya Anna , Comberiati Pasquale , Warner John O , Tudor-Williams Gareth , Teufel Martin , Greenhawt Matthew , DunnGalvin Audrey , Munblit Daniel
Published: June 2020

BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 pandemic has potentially had a negative impact on the mental health and well-being of individuals and families. Anxiety levels and risk factors within particular populations are poorly described.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to evaluate confidence, understanding, trust, concerns, and levels of anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic in the general population and assess risk factors for increased anxiety.

METHODS

We launched a cross-sectional online survey of a large Russian population between April 6 and 15, 2020, using multiple social media platforms. A set of questions targeted confidence, understanding, trust, and concerns in respondents. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory was used to measure anxiety. Multiple linear regressions were used to model predictors of COVID-19–related anxiety.

RESULTS

The survey was completed by 23,756 out of 53,966 (44.0% response rate) unique visitors; of which, 21,364 were residing in 62 areas of Russia. State Anxiety Scale (S-Anxiety) scores were higher than Trait Anxiety Scale scores across all regions of Russia (median S-Anxiety score 52, IQR 44-60), exceeding published norms. Time spent following news on COVID-19 was strongly associated with an increased S-Anxiety adjusted for baseline anxiety level. One to two hours spent reading COVID-19 news was associated with a 5.46 (95% CI 5.03-5.90) point difference, 2-3 hours with a 7.06 (95% CI 6.37-7.74) point difference, and more than three hours with an 8.65 (95% CI 7.82-9.47) point difference, all compared to less than 30 minutes per day. Job loss during the pandemic was another important factor associated with higher S-Anxiety scores (3.95, 95% CI 3.31-4.58). Despite survey respondents reporting high confidence in information regarding COVID-19 as well as an understanding of health care guidance, they reported low overall trust in state and local authorities, and perception of country readiness.

CONCLUSIONS

Among Russian respondents from multiple social media platforms, there was evidence of higher levels of state anxiety associated with recent job loss and increased news consumption, as well as lower than expected trust in government agencies. These findings can help inform the development of key public health messages to help reduce anxiety and raise perceived trust in governmental response to this current national emergency. Using a similar methodology, comparative surveys are ongoing in other national populations.
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Partner Relationships and Sexual and Reproductive Health: Cross-Sectional, Online Survey Study (Preprint)
Authors: Li Guanjian , Tang Dongdong , Song Bing , Wang Chao , Qunshan Shen , Xu Chuan , Geng Hao , Wu Huan , He Xiaojin , Cao Yunxia
Published: June 2020

BACKGROUND

In the past few months, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has caused extensive economic and social damage.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of COVID-19–related measures on partner relationships and sexual and reproductive health in China.

METHODS

From May 1 to 5, 2020, 3500 young Chinese individuals were recruited through WeChat or Weibo to participate in a survey to obtain information on sexual and reproductive health (eg, sexual desire, frequency of sexual intercourse, sexual satisfaction, etc). The questionnaire also collected demographic data (eg, age, race, education, current financial status, sexual orientation, relationship status, etc).

RESULTS

In total, 967 participants were included in the sexual health analysis. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related containment measures, 22% of participants (n=212) reported a decrease in sexual desire; 41% (n=396) experienced a decrease in the sexual intercourse frequency; 30% (n=291) reported an increase in the frequency of masturbation; 20% (n=192) reported a decrease in alcohol consumption before or during sexual activities, and 31% (n=298) reported a deterioration in partner relationships during the pandemic. The logistic regression analysis indicated that the following influenced partner relationships: accommodations during the pandemic (P=.046; odds ratio [OR] 0.59; 95% CI 0.30-0.86); exclusive relationship status (yes or no) (P<.001; OR 0.44; 95 % CI 0.27-0.73); sexual desire (P=.02; OR 2.01; 95% CI 1.38-2.97); and sexual satisfaction (P<.001; OR 1.92; 95% CI 1.54-2.50). COVID-19 also caused disruptions in reproductive health services such as prenatal and postnatal care, childbirth and abortion services, contraception availability, and the management of sexually transmitted infections.

CONCLUSIONS

Our results show that many young people have wide-ranging issues affecting their sexual and reproductive health due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related containment measures. Strategies and guidelines are needed to safeguard the sexual and reproductive health of young people during this pandemic.
Exportaciones, actividad económica y mercado laboral en México, 2005-2019
Authors: Varela LLamas Rogelio , Retamoza Yocupicio Ricardo Rodolfo
Published: June 2020

En el documento se estiman dos modelos, uno para el sector de bienes comerciables y otro para el no comerciable. Se analiza el efecto que tiene la actividad de exportación sobre la actividad industrial y la informalidad laboral, como indicadores proxy de ambos sectores. Los resultados del modelo autorregresivo de rezagos distribuidos indican que las exportaciones se relacionan positivamente con la actividad industrial y negativamente con la tasas de informalidad laboral, sosteniendo una relación de cointegración e identificándose choques transitorios en el corto plazo. Un aumento de las exportaciones es imprescindible para reducir la tasa de informalidad laboral.
La prevalencia de Pestalozzi en el entorno educativo del siglo XXI
Authors: García Izaquita Ciro Alfonso
Published: June 2020

Desde sus concepciones pedagógicas Pestalozzi, propuso el uso de métodos de enseñanza que siendo prácticos y flexibles, estuviesen destinados al desarrollo gradual de las facultades intelectuales y físicas del niño. En sus obras expuso una profunda fe en los valores humanos, defendiendo su pleno desarrollo e influido por el Iluminismo, propuso una educación que siendo acorde con la naturaleza, fuese respetuosa de la libertad y responsabilidad de cada individuo.
Diferencia: aproximación crítica al concepto
Authors: Cortez Ochoa Néstor
Published: June 2020

Según la literatura pedagógica contemporánea la Escuela de hoy se piensa y se repiensa a sí misma. Fenómenos como la globalización, las migraciones y el multiculturalismo han servido de caldo de cultivo para la emergencia de discursos que giran alrededor de la diversidad cultural. Pero, cómo hablar de diversidad cultural sin abordar el concepto de “diferencia”, el cual adquiere un papel protagónico en cuanto a la reflexión surgida en torno a la interculturalidad y, por lo tanto, se vuelve pertinente comprenderlo, desglosarlo, interpretarlo y asimilarlo en toda su dimensión.
Palabras clave: diferencia, diversidad cultural, interculturalidad, desigualdad.
Kelayakan Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik Berbasis Model Pembelajaran Search, Solve, Create and Share pada Praktikum Materi Fungi
Authors: Putriyana Annur Wulan , Auliandari Lia , Kholillah Kholillah
Published: June 2020

This research was motivated by Student Worksheets on Fungi Practicum Material which were categorised as incapable to provide opportunities for students to autonomously discover learning concepts. Material on Fungi requires active learning activities, such as observation, experiment and literature review. This study aims to seek the feasibility of Students’ Worksheets based on the SSCS (Search, Solve, Create and Share) Instructional Model according to expert review on Fungi Practicum in SMA Patra Mandiri 1 Palembang. This study applies quantitative descriptive method to assess the feasibility according to expert review (which includes three content validators, three material validators and two teachers) using questionnaires. The data analysis uses five scales (strongly impractical, impractical, sufficiently feasible, feasible and strongly feasible). The results show the total score of 94.67 (feasible) for validity on the learning content, 77 (feasible) on the learning material and 91 (strongly feasible) on the teachers. Revisions are made regarding to image clarity. 

Abstrak.Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh belum sesuainya Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik (LKPD) untuk praktikum pada materi Fungi sehingga belum mampu memberi kesempatan bagi peserta didik untuk dapat menemukan sendiri konsep-konsep yang peserta didik pelajari. Materi fungi merupakan materi yang membutuhkan peran aktif peserta didik dengan adanya pengamatan dan percobaan serta kajian literatur. Penelitian ini  bertujuan untuk mengetahui kelayakan Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik (LKPD) berbasis model pembelajaran SSCS (Search, Solve, Create and Share) berdasarkan penilaiam Expert review pada praktikum materi Fungi kelas X SMA Patra Mandiri 1 Palembang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif untuk penilaian kelayakan berdasarkan Expert review (meliputi tiga validator bahan ajar, tiga validator materi, dan dua guru) dengan menggunakan angket. Analisis data mengacu pada modifikasi Azwar rentang skor 1-5 dengan interpretasi kelayakan (sangat tidak layak, kurang layak, cukup layak, layak dan sangat layak). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penilaian kelayakan LKPD berdasarkan penilaian dari validator bahan ajar adalah 94,67 (layak), penilaian dari validator materi adalah 77 (layak) dan penilaian  dari guru adalah 91 (sangat layak). Walaupun telah dinyatakan layak dan sangat layak namun terdapat revisi mengenai gambar yang perlu diperjelas lagi.
O TEMPO DA CRÍTICA
Authors: Dullo Eduardo
Published: June 2020

O presente comentário ao texto de Saba Mahmood visa trazer para a discussão a proposta teórica da autora (e também de Talal Asad) que dá sustentação para a formulação da crítica antropológica. Para tanto, tratarei sua abordagem antropológica da secularidade a partir de dois pares de conceitos: tradição e sensibilidade, e tradução e impasse/incomensurabilidade. Terminarei apontando como a proposta teórica de Mahmood (em sua formulação crítica) está em linha de continuidade com a tradição antropológica, e que a sua contemporaneidade deve-se a tensionar as sensibilidade atuais.
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Crenças e promessas nas travessias da vida
Authors: Leandro Maria Engrácia , Pinto José
Published: June 2020

Este artigo, apoiando-se numa reflexão teórico-empírica, visa estudar o fenómeno das promessas às forças sobrenaturais, tomando como terreno de pesquisa três regiões diferentes: duas em Portugal e outra na região parisiense, cujas dinâmicas económicas, sociais, culturais e religiosas integram semelhanças e distinções. Tendo presente uma menor influência da religião nas sociedades hodiernas e, ao invés, uma procura do sagrado logo que as vicissitudes da vida se manifestam, procuramos analisar as singularidades das atitudes votivas. Para estudar estas interferências, damos particular importância ao alcance das transmissões familiares votivas, à solidez das devoções quando outros recursos não se afiguram fiáveis, colocando em cena as noções de crença e de fé nos entes sobrenaturais, e aos mecanismos de transformação em curso acerca deste fenómeno social.
IDEOLOGIA ANTI-GÊNERO E A CRÍTICA DA ERA SECULAR DE SABA MAHMOOD
Authors: Butler Judith
Published: June 2020

Neste artigo, Butler retoma o argumento de Mahmood sobre secularismo, direito de família e desigualdade de gênero no Egito para compreender a "ideologia de anti-gênero" nos Estados Unidos e alhures. Ao invés de vê-la como ressurgência de um fenômeno pré-moderno, Butler sugere que pode ser melhor entendida como uma reação à recente incursão de movimentos sociais na última jurisdição da religião no contexto do Estado secular: a esfera privada da família.
RAZÃO RELIGIOSA E AFETO SECULAR: UMA BARREIRA INCOMENSURÁVEL?
Authors: Mahmood Saba
Published: June 2020

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OBITUÁRIO: SABA MAHMOOD - UM TRABALHO PIONEIRO NA BATALHA DAS IDEIAS
Authors: Butler Judith
Published: June 2020

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RELIGIÃO E POLÍTICA
Authors: Salomon Noah
Published: June 2020

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MINORIAS
Authors: Fernando Mayanthi
Published: June 2020

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ENCORPORAÇÃO
Authors: Ramberg Lucinda
Published: June 2020

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HERMENÊUTICA
Authors: Reinhardt Bruno
Published: June 2020

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HERMENÊUTICA
Authors: Allan Michael
Published: June 2020

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Starch Digestion–Related Amylase Genetic Variants, Diet, and Changes in Adiposity: Analyses in Prospective Cohort Studies and a Randomized Dietary Intervention
Authors: Heianza Yoriko , Zhou Tao , Yuhang Chen , Huang Tao , Willett Walter C. , Hu Frank B. , Bray George A. , Sacks Frank M. , Qi Lu
Published: June 2020

Salivary amylase, encoded by the AMY1 gene, is responsible for the digestion of carbohydrates. We investigated associations of AMY1 genetic variations with general and central adiposity changes considering dietary carbohydrate intake among 32,054 adults from four prospective cohort studies. A genetic risk score (GRS) was calculated based on nine AMY1 single-nucleotide polymorphisms, with higher AMY1-GRS indicating higher activity of salivary amylase. We meta-analyzed interactions between AMY1-GRS and dietary intake for changes in general and central adiposity over 5.5–10 years. We found that carbohydrate food intake significantly altered associations of AMY1-GRS with changes in BMI (Pinteraction = 0.001) and waist circumference (Pinteraction < 0.001). Results were consistent and significant in female cohorts rather than in male cohorts. Among women, higher AMY1-GRS was associated with more increases in adiposity if dietary carbohydrate food intake was high, while higher AMY1-GRS was associated with less gains in adiposity when the dietary intake was low. Also, in a 2-year randomized dietary intervention trial, associations of AMY1-GRS with changes in weight (Pinteraction = 0.023) and waist circumference (Pinteraction = 0.037) were significantly modified by carbohydrate intake. Our results suggest the importance of precision nutrition strategies considering participants’ genetic adaptation to carbohydrate-rich diets in regulating general and central adiposity.
Calidad de vida laboral en personal de enfermería de un hospital privado en Yucatán
Authors: Ojeda López Ruth Noemí , Mul Encalada Jennifer , Jiménez Díez Olivia
Published: June 2020

Desempeñarse en el área de servicios de salud no es fácil, ya que los profesionales que ahí laboran están expuestos a situaciones de crisis y desgaste emocional. El presente trabajo tuvo como objetivo analizar la calidad de vida laboral del personal de enfermería de un hospital privado del estado de Yucatán. La investigación fue con un enfoque cuantitativo, el diseño no experimental, descriptivo de corte transversal y correlacional. La muestra estuvo conformada por la plantilla de personal de enfermería del hospital estudiado, integrada por 84 profesionales, de los cuales 72 fueron mujeres y 12 hombres, con una media aritmética de 33 años, el 51.19% solteros, en su mayoría con escolaridad de carrera técnica y menos de 10 años de antigüedad laboral. Se les aplicó el instrumento de medición de Calidad de Vida Laboral denominado ProQOL 5. Este instrumento está conformado por tres subescalas, satisfacción por compasión (SC), síndrome de quemado (SQ) y estrés por trauma secundario (ETS), correspondiendo 10 reactivos a cada una de ellas, con medición de tipo Likert de 5 puntos siendo: 1 = Nunca, 2 = Rara vez, 3 = Alguna vez, 4 = A menudo y 5 = Frecuentemente.

En estudio previo en México, Mendoza, García y Serna (2014) realizaron análisis factorial confirmatorio y modelos de ecuaciones estructurales para su validación obteniendo un coeficiente de alfa de Cronbach de .75.

En general los resultados señalan que un importante número del personal se ubica en niveles altos de satisfacción por compasión y bajos en síndrome de quemado y estrés por trauma secundario. De las variables sociodemográficas estudiadas únicamente la escolaridad resultó ser un factor diferenciador en relación con el síndrome de quemado. Así mismo se encontró, concordante con la literatura, que el síndrome de quemado tiene una relación directa con el estrés por trauma secundario, aunque muy baja en el hospital estudiado.
PEMANFAATAN KOTORAN SAPI SEBAGAI SUMBER ENERGI BIOGAS DI KABUPATEN TELUK BINTUNI PROVINSI PAPUA BARAT
Authors: Santoso Budi , Warsono Irba U. , Seseray Daniel Y. , Purwaningsih Purwaningsih
Published: June 2020

Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat ini adalah untuk memperkenalkan teknologi biogas kepada peternak sapi dalam rangka penyediaan sumber energi alternatif yang ramah lingkungan. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan Distrik Manimeri, Kabupaten Teluk Bintuni, Provinsi Papua Barat. Pelatihan ini dilakukan dalam beberapa tahap yaitu sosialisasi tentang teknologi biogas, pemasangan biodigester portabel dan pembuatan biodigester sederhana, pengisian biodigester, uji pembakaran biogas, dan monitoring dan evaluasi. Hasil kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa peserta kegiatan mempunyai respon yang baik terhadap materi yang disampaikan. Setelah 3 minggu pengisian feses sapi ke dalam biodigester, biogas telah terbentuk dan dapat menyalakan kompor terus menerus. Direkomendasikan bahwa biodigester sederhana dapat diterapkan pada petani yang memelihara sapi pada skala 3-5 ekor dalam rangka penyediaan sumber energi alternatif yang ramah lingkungan.Kata kunci: Biodigester; Biogas; Feses Sapi; Energi; Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat.AbstractThe purpose of the community service activity was to introduce biogas technology to cattle farmers in order to provide alternative energy sources that are environmentally friendly. This activity was carried out at Manimeri District, Teluk Bintuni Regency, West Papua Province. The training was carried out in several stages, namely socialization of biogas technology, installation of portable biodigester, making simple biodigester, filling of biodigester, biogas combustion testing and evaluation monitoring. The results of the activities showed that the participants of the activity have a good response to the material provided. After 3 weeks of filling cattle feces into biodigester, biogas has been formed and can ignite the stove continuously. It was recommended that simple biodigester can be applied to farmers who raising a scale of 3-5 head of cattle in the context of providing alternative energy sources that are environmentally friendly.Keywords: Biodigester; Biogas; Cattle Feces; Energy; Community Service.
Studi Awal Perikanan Pari Kekeh (Rhynchobatus sp.) dan Pari Kikir (Glaucostegus sp.) di Perairan Utara Jawa Tengah
Authors: Yuwandana Dwi Putra , Agustina Susan , Haqqi Mahyuddin Bahi , Simeon Benaya Meitasari
Published: June 2020

Pari kekeh dan pari kikir merupakan salah satu komoditas perikanan di Indonesia. Di sisi lain, kedua kelompok pari ini masuk ke dalam daftar merah International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) sebagai spesies ikan yang terancam punah karena populasinya terus menurun dan kerusakan habitat mengancam populasinya. Masuknya kedua pari ini ke dalam apendiks II Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) menuntut pengelolaan perikanan untuk menjamin kelangsungan populasinya di alam. Informasi mengenai perikanan pari kekeh dan pari kikir ini masih sangat minim, maka perlu kajian mengenai perikanan ini untuk dasar pengelolaan ke depan. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kondisi umum perikanan pari kekeh dan pari kikir di Jawa Tengah dan tangkapan rata-rata pari kekeh dan pari kikir per trip. Pengambilan data dilakukan pada bulan Mei–Juli 2019 di Pelabuhan Perikanan Pantai (PPP) Tegalsari Tegal, PPP Bajomulyo Pati dan PPP Tasik Agung Rembang. Metode pengambilan data yang dilakukan yaitu perlingkupan kegiatan perikanan pari kekeh dan pari kikir dan pencatatan aktivitas pendaratan. Analisis yang dilakukan yaitu analisis spesies dan rata-rata tangkapan per trip (CPUE). Selama penelitian diperoleh 202 trip kapal mendaratkan ikan pari kekeh dan pari kikir di tiga lokasi pendaratan. Ikan pari ini merupakan hasil tangkapan sampingan dari armada penangkapan ikan cantrang dengan ukuran 10–150 GT. Hasil analisis menunjukkan terdapat 6 spesies pari kekeh dan pari kikir yang didaratkan dan rata-rata hasil tangkapan pari kekeh dan pari kikir PPP Tegalsari sebesar 10,3 ekor/trip, PPP Bajomulyo sebesar 9,13 ekor/trip dan PPP Tasikagung sebesar 3,56 ekor/trip yang artinya jenis ikan ini cukup intensif tertangkap oleh armada penangkapan ikan cantrang.
A New Digital Signature Scheme Using Tribonacci Matrices
Authors: Gupta S.C. , Sanghi Manju
Published: June 2020

Achieving security is the most important goal for any digital signature scheme. The security of RSA, the most widely used signature is based on the difficulty of factoring of large integers. The minimum key size required for RSA according to current technology is 1024 bits which can be increased with the advancement in technology. Representation of message in the form of matrix can reduce the key size and use of Tribonacci matrices can double the security of RSA. Recently M.Basu et.al introduced a new coding theorycalled Tribonacci coding theory based onTribonacci numbers, that are the generalization ofthe Fibonacci numbers. In this paper we present anew and efficient digital signature scheme usingTribonacci matrices and factoring.
Towards Cable Parallel Robot Simulation for Control End Effector Position
Authors: INEL Fauad , MEDJBOURI Ali
Published: June 2020

In this paper, we present a Graphical User Interface (GUI) simulator that has been developed using robust generalize predictive control. The proposed control technique is used for dealing with linear system uncertainties. The main contribution of this work is firstly: a graphical user interface has been developed and implemented based on geometric model , in order to, control the position of the end effector with several spatial tests. Secondly, we study the response of differential equations for our system with the proposed control for different trajectories in order to test the accurate tracking of the robot for desired trajectory simulation using MATLAB/Simulink. The Simulation results are carried out to prove the feasibility and effectiveness of the strategy outlined here.
Torsion, an Information State of Evolutionary Energy and Matter
Authors: Neamtu Mircea Iosif , Anghel Mircea Valeriu
Published: June 2020

The torsion field as phenomenon and mechanism, has mainly drawn attention and its deep analysis came to the conclusion that torsion is a subtle phenomenon and the field is the element which contains and generates the state of torsion itself. Often torsional fields, space rotating fields, inter-dimensional ports and vortexes are mentioned in this context. We observed that the torsional field is created by dividing information [16], thus it is a component resulted from the informational dimension [19].
Aproximación a la sintaxis y a la semántica del rito en el Libro del Amduat
Authors: Bonanno Mariano
Published: June 2020

El objeto de este estudio es el denominado Libro Amduat del Reino Nuevo egipcio, texto que contiene instrucciones paratextuales que parece como si fuesen representadas o que cumple aquello que describe (performatividad). Lo que aquí proponemos es continuar y complementar las conclusiones de Hays (2013:165-186) sobre las limitaciones del modelo de Van Gennep en contraposición a la sintaxis ritual como modelo de análisis a partir de estos paratextos o instrucciones. En este sentido, la idea es completar la afirmación de Hays acerca de que aquel modelo no funciona con todo el material ritual egipcio. Asimismo, la articulación entre el lenguaje y lo simbólico, serán tratados.
Esencia y apariencia de las relaciones sociales: colonos y propietarios en el imperio romano
Authors: Perelman Fajardo Marcelo Emiliano
Published: June 2020

La historiografía ha analizado tradicionalmente el problema del arrendamiento de tierras en la Antigua Roma desde una perspectiva formalista, caracterizando el lazo social entre el colono y el propietario únicamente desde el punto de vista contractual, como dos sujetos autónomos que establecen una relación de manera voluntaria y libre. Pero la estrechez de tal enfoque, derivado principalmente de la gran importancia que tuvo el desarrollo del derecho en Roma, no resulta suficiente a la hora de explicar diferentes fenómenos que se pueden apreciar en las fuentes, donde también se observan rasgos de dependencia “personal” en la relación entre arrendatarios y propietarios. Al analizar estos aspectos, veremos que no suponen la inexistencia del interés económico en este tipo de relaciones, sino que su razón de ser es precisamente la de ocultar este interés para su efectiva realización. Se trata de formas aparenciales, aunque necesarias, que el interés económico adquiere en las sociedades precapitalistas, y que éstas se ufanan por ocultar.
Filosofia, Sociologia e trabalho: concepção de professores de escolas públicas de Sorocaba
Authors: Martins Marcos Francisco , Oliveira Isabelle Karolline Chaves de , Rezende Andre Canevalle , Alencar Naara Gonçalves
Published: June 2020

Este artigo resulta de pesquisa bibliográfica, documental e de campo, que contou com a aplicação de questionários a 69 professores da Região Metropolitana de Sorocaba. O problema que orientou a pesquisa consistiu em identificar qual é a concepção de trabalho de professores de Filosofia e Sociologia das escolas públicas da referida região. A partir do levantamento dos múltiplos sentidos que o termo trabalho adquire no campo educacional e dos limites apresentados pelas normas legais em vigência, as concepções de trabalho dos professores investigados são apresentadas e analisadas. Considerando a polissemia do conceito de trabalho e a falta de rigor na definição da legislação, as conclusões alcançadas foram três, quais sejam: (a) a indefinição da legislação nacional em relação ao conceito de trabalho abre brechas para que a concepção dos docentes se imponha como diretriz aos processos educativos; (b) entre as concepções mais difundidas de trabalho estão a formação de mão de obra ao mercado, princípio educativo e ação que dignifica o humano, e a primeira delas é majoritária entre os docentes de Filosofia e Sociologia na região de Sorocaba (São Paulo); (c) a efetivação da intenção de pedagogias críticas necessariamente passa por um processo de formação docente que esclareça a noção de trabalho como princípio educativo.
KURUMLARDA YAŞANAN AHLAKİ ÇÖZÜLME MEKANİZMASINA İLİŞKİN BİR ÖRNEK OLAY İNCELEMESİ
Authors: ÜÇOK Dilek Işılay
Published: June 2020

Ahlaki çözülme kavramı,
kişilerin, ahlaki standartlarıyla, içinde bulundukları davranışın birbirleriyle
uyuşmaması neticesinde yaşamış oldukları çelişkiyi, bir takım bilişsel mekanizmaları
kullanarak ortadan kaldırma çabası içine girmeleri olarak tanımlanabilir
(Moore, 2012: 199). Bu çalışmada, kurumlarda yaşanan etik dışı davranışların
zeminini oluşturabileceği düşünülen ahlaki çözülme sürecinin aşamaları, hizmet
sektöründe faaliyet gösteren bir kurumda gerçekleşmiş olan bir örnek olay
yardımıyla derinlemesine incelenmiştir. Bunun yanı sıra, bu çalışmanın hem
ahlaki çözülme mekanizmalarına zemin oluşturabilecek öncellerin tespiti hem de
konuyla ilgili alandaki az sayıdaki nitel çalışmayı destekleyici özelliği
nedeniyle yazına katkı sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir.
Against COVID-19 Pandemic: Bibliometric Assessment of World Scholars' International Publications related to COVID-19
Authors: Darsono Dono , Rohmana Jajang A , Busro Busro
Published: June 2020

This article focuses on sharing information and knowledge in the form of scholars’ academic communication about the COVID-19 epidemic in international publications. The data was collected from search results in the Scopus database from December 2019 to March 2020. Through the bibliometric assessment method, the survey shows that there are 1475 publications on COVID-19. There are 1104 publications (75%) that can be accessed. Although COVID-19 has started about four months since the first case in Hubei China (11/17/20), scholars are making a research program and publish their findings in order to share information and knowledge in dealing with the pandemic. The sharing information is theoretically a form of world scholarly academic communication activities. Therefore, open access publications can help scholars to easily communicate and share information about their findings. This then affects the number of publications and citations with the capacity of research institutions, sponsors, and countries. This article recommends as broad as possible to provide open access in the midst of disaster situations in order to handle COVID-19 pandemic faster and easier.
O metabolismo de apolipoproteínas e lipoproteínas na doença de Parkinson
Authors: Milchareck Andressa , Blembeel Amanda Stolzenberg , Dani Caroline , Funchal Cláudia
Published: June 2020

Revisar os recentes avanços sobre o estudo do metabolismo de apolipoproteínas e lipoproteínas e sua associação na Doença de Parkinson (DP), a segunda doença neurodegenerativa mais comum que afeta principalmente a população idosa. Foi realizada uma revisão literária através de artigos científicos das bases de dados Pubmed, Science Direct, Scopus e Scielo. A seleção dos artigos considerou aqueles mais relevantes de acordo com a abrangência do tema proposto, de forma não sistemática. Foram selecionados 24 artigos entre 2010 a 2018 que discutiam DP com metabolismo de apolipoproteínas e lipoproteínas. Apoliproteinas e lipoproteínas podem contribuir como biomarcadores para o desenvolvimento, progressão e diagnóstico de DP, entretanto estudos adicionais são necessários para elucidar os mecanismos envolvidos na associação entre o metabolismo e o risco da doença.
Respostas de Eisenia andrei (Bouché 1972) ao excesso de cobre em um solo arenoso
Authors: Böck Liriane Élen , Da Silva Angélica Guimarães , Santana Natielo Almeida , Azzolin Giulia Zago de Oliveira , Machado André Azevedo , Da Costa Henrique Ferreira , Silveira Andressa De Oliveira
Published: June 2020

O cobre em excesso no solo provoca graves problemas ambientais. Este problema é maior quando o solo apresenta textura arenosa o que favorece a disponibilidade do metal aumentando os riscos aos organismos do solo. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito toxicológico do cobre em minhocas da espécie Eisenia andrei em um solo arenoso. Um solo arenoso foi coletado e adicionado de quatro doses de cobre na forma de sulfato de cobre, 0, 60, 120 e 240 mg Cu kg-1. Este solo foi utilizado para a realização de um teste de fuga e um teste agudo utilizando minhocas da espécie Eisenia andrei. Foi determinada a porcentagem de fuga, o incremento médio de peso, biomassa e a sobrevivência dos indivíduos. A presença do cobre em excesso resultou em toxidez ao organismo das minhocas. No solo contaminado com cobre houve elevado evitamento das minhocas, com maior porcentagem para as doses de 120 e 240 mg kg-1 de cobre. O período de exposição ao contaminantes não resultou em perda ou incremento de peso. A presença do cobre, principalmente nas doses altas, resultou na redução da biomassa de Eisenia andrei.