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Coupling Computation between Weld Mechanics and Arc Plasma Process for Residual Stress Analysis
Authors: Okano Shigetaka , Tsuji Hitoshi , Ihara Ryohei , Mochizuki Masahito
Published: June 2018

This article presents an advanced computational framework to accurately simulate weld residual stress, which is generated as a result of thermomechanical behavior during welding. The basis of the framework is coupled process–mechanics modeling and analysis of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). In the developed modeling and analysis, a heat source model dependent on the welding heat input condition was constructed by considering the physics of the welding arc. Formation of the weld pool and temperature field was calculated through a combined conductive and convective heat transfer analysis with the constructed heat source model. Transient temperature fields obtained were used for large-deformation thermal elastic–plastic analysis of residual stress induced by welding. The modeling and analysis were applied to calculate the welding thermomechanical problems of low-carbon austenitic stainless steel. The calculated weld penetration, temperature profiles, and distribution of residual stress in the welds were compared with the experimental measurements to validate the accuracy of the modeling and analysis. The effect of convective heat transfer on weld pool formation was further investigated in relation to a parameter derived from welding thermal conduction theory for a moving point heat source. The dimensions of weld penetration and the convective heat transfer effect were estimated by the parameter. Thus, it was concluded that the developed modeling and analysis techniques successfully achieved an accurate weld residual stress analysis and provided a more detailed understanding of the convective heat transfer effect on weld pool formation.
A Role in Apoptosis Regulation for the rad-51 Gene of Caenorhabditis elegans
Authors: Germoglio Marcello , Adamo Adele
Published: June 2018

The evolutionarily conserved RAD-51 protein is essential for homologous recombination in the germ line as well as homologous repair of DNA double-strand breaks in all eukaryotic cells. In the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans, the rad-51 gene is transcribed into messenger RNAs potentially coding three alternative protein isoforms. Null rad-51 alleles display embryonic lethality, severe defects in chromosome structure, and high levels of germ line apoptosis. To dissect its functions, we genetically modified the C. elegans rad-51 gene by clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats/Cas9 genome-editing technology, obtaining a separation-of-function (sfi-) mutant allele that only disrupts the long-transcript isoform. This mutant shows no defects in an otherwise wild-type meiosis and is able to activate physiological germ cell death, which occurs at the late pachytene stage. However, although the mutant is competent in DNA damage checkpoint activation after exposure to ionizing radiation, it is defective for induction of DNA damage-induced apoptosis in meiotic germ cells. These results suggest that RAD-51 plays a novel role in germ line apoptosis independent of RAD-51-mediated strand invasion for homologous recombination.
Romanian National Prevalence Study – problem and pathological gambling in children and adolescents
Authors: Lupu Viorel , Lupu Izabela Ramona
Published: June 2018

Background and Aims. The purpose of the present study was to measure the prevalence of problem and pathological gambling in children and adolescents at a national level, given that previous studies at regional level  had demonstrated high rates of prevalence.Methods. After designing the sample (2006 children and adolescents aged 11-19 years) we used two validated instruments for measuring the prevalence of problem and pathological gambling in children and adolescents – South Oaks Gambling Screen –Revised for Adolescents (SOGS-RA) and 20 Questions of Gamblers Anonymous Revised for Adolescents (20 GA-RA).Results. The following data have been found: gambling at risk is 7.1% and problem and pathological gambling is 4%, when results were analyzed by SOGS-RA; prevalence of problem gambling is 10.1% and pathological gambling is 2.6% when results were analyzed by 20 GA-RA.Conclusions. High rates of prevalence are noticed in Romania, similar to other European countries. This rates are based on self-reported questionnaires, meaning that real rates may be higher than reported, being known that children and adolescents tend to give socially expected response. An important issue is that we found pathological gambling at  the age of only 11 years. Our results compared to those of other studies from Romania are very similar to those from other European countries.
Prevalence of Traumatic Dental Injuries and their relation with predisposing factors among 8-15 years old school children of Indore city, India
Authors: Juneja Preene , Kulkarni Sadanand , Raje Sapna
Published: June 2018

Background. Dental injuries result in functional, esthetic and psychological disturbances accompanied by great concern from the child, the parent and the dentist. Oral injuries are fourth most common area of bodily injuries among 7-30 year-old individuals.Aim. a) To assess the prevalence of traumatic dental injuries (TDI) and their relation with predisposing factors among 8-15 years old school children in Indore city, India.b) To collect baseline data as there have been no reported studies of TDI in central India to this date.Methods. A cross sectional study was carried out among 4000 children of 60 schools in Indore using multistage random sampling method. Examination of permanent incisor teeth was done in accordance with the modified Elli’s and Davey Classification using a standard mouth mirror and probe. Subjects who had clinical evidence of trauma were interviewed for details of the injury event by using structured questionnaire. Chi square test was used to analyze the distribution of all the measurement in this study at the statistical significance of 0.05.Results. Among the 4000 children of 60 schools examined, 10.2% experienced TDI. 68.38% boys experienced TDI, which was approximately twice as higher in females being 31.62%. The most commonly affected teeth were maxillary central incisors. A higher number of children with incisal overjet greater than 3 mm had TDI than those with less than 3mm, although this difference was not statistically significant. Lip closure incompetence was found to be more common in subjects having a TDI. Fall was the most common cause for TDI and place of occurrence was home. Most common type of fracture was class I and most of them were untreated.Conclusion. The high level of dental trauma and low percentage of children with trauma seeking treatment stresses the need for increased awareness in Indore population.
Home Extubation in a Neonate
Authors: Loganathan Prakash , Simpson Judith , Boutcher Paul , Cooper Andrew , Jackson Allan , Benson Rebecca J.
Published: June 2018

End-of-life care for many infants involves the withdrawal of mechanical ventilation. Usually this takes place in the hospital environment, but sometimes parents request that their infant dies at home. Facilitating this has significant practical and resource implications and raises both logistical and ethical questions. In this article, we report a neonatal case involving home extubation, explaining the processes involved as well as providing an ethical context.
Rendszerigazolás és rendszerkritika
Authors: Hunyady György
Published: June 2018

A társadalmi rendszert övező, leképező és alakító megismeréssel és érzelmekkel foglalkozó alapvető szociálpszichológiai elméletek egyik kitüntetett tárgyköre a rendszerigazolás, a hierarchia alján elhelyezkedő emberek, tömegek aktív támogató attitűdje, a számukra előnytelen viszonyok legitimálása. John Jost kimunkált elméletét a haladott világban gyűjtött gazdag tapasztalati anyag támogatja. Ettől eltérően azonban a posztkommunista régióban (jelesen Magyarországon is) a rendszerigazolás mellett a közgondolkodásban megjelenik, sőt hosszabb távon is alkalmasint felül tud kerekedni a rendszerkritika. Az utóbbi másfél évtizedben (többek között 8 országos reprezentatív mintán) végzett sztereotípia-, attitűd-, érték- és társadalmiközérzet- vizsgálataink egzakt módon leírják a rendszerkritika és a rendszerigazolás ambivalenciáját: a mai magyar közgondolkodásban az alapvetően a szociális biztonság hiányából fakadó elégedetlenséget, morális társadalomkritikát, a demokrácia fokozott igényét, szemben a gazdasági-politikai viszonyok méltatásával, a hatalomösszpontosítás támogatásával. Jellemzi a magyar közállapotokat, hogy a domináns rendszerkritika a jövőre nézve pesszimizmussal, a szubdomináns rendszerigazolás optimizmussal társul. A nemzetközi trendek különbségeinek történeti-kulturális értelmezésén túl a tanulmány ajánlásokat fogalmaz meg a rendszerigazolás elméletének továbbépítésére (a rendszerattitűdök ambivalenciájának, a rendszerek különbözőségének, a rendszerképek kontextusának és a kilátások észlelt valószínűségének szentelt figyelemmel). E kutatások a társadalmi nézetekből kiolvasható közérzet vizsgálatára 7 alskálát tartalmazó, úgynevezett kontraszelekciós skálarendszert, illetve a demokráciafelfogás összetevőit mérő 3 skálát vezettek be és alkalmaztak.
A Grounded Theory (GT) módszertana
Authors: Sallay Viola , Martos Tamás
Published: June 2018

Háttér és célok: A tanulmányban bemutatjuk a Grounded Theory (GT) módszertanának történeti és tudományfi lozófi ai alapjait, valamint ismertetjük a megközelítésen belül kialakult különböző irányzatok legfontosabb jellemzőit. A GT-módszertanon alapuló empirikus kutatások szemlézésével és értékelésével illusztráljuk a felhasználás lehetséges módjait. Kitérünk a módszer alkalmazása során a magyar nyelvű szakirodalomban fellépő szóhasználati problémákra is, és javaslatot teszünk ezek feloldására.

Módszer: A módszertani szempontok ismertetése során áttekintjük a GT-módszerek alapjait és jellemző dilemmáit a kutatási kérdés megfogalmazásától és a mintaválasztástól a szövegek elemzésének lépésein át az elméletképzésig és az eredmények ismertetésének módjáig.

Eredmények: A GT-módszerek egy lehetséges alkalmazását saját kutatásunk összefoglalásával demonstráljuk. Krónikus betegek és családtagjaik otthoni tapasztalatait feltáró interjús kutatásunk során egy háromszintű kódrendszert dolgoztunk ki a környezeti érzelmi önszabályozás folyamatainak leírására, majd ebből egyedi megalapozott elméletet (substantive theory) fejlesztettünk. Az elemzési folyamatot néhány fontos kutatói döntés bemutatásán keresztül tekintjük át.

Következtetések: A GT-módszertan sokféle kutatási kérdésre alkalmazható, rugalmas kvalitatív eljárás. Az összefoglalásban kísérletet teszünk arra, hogy megfogalmazzunk néhány egyszerűen alkalmazható szempontot, melyek segítenek a módszer alkalmazásának indikációjával kapcsolatos kutatói döntésekben és más kvalitatív módszerekkel való összevetésben.
Az esettanulmány tudománytörténeti változásai és dilemmái
Authors: Csabai Márta
Published: June 2018

A tanulmány azt mutatja be, hogy milyen tényezők járultak hozzá ahhoz, hogy manapság az esettanulmány reneszánszát fi gyelhetjük meg különböző tudományterületeken. Több oldalról kívánja alátámasztani, hogy a módszernek önálló kutatási relevanciája van, túl a kutatást előkészítő vagy a kiegészítő, illusztratív, pedagógiai funkciókon. Tudománytörténeti és módszertani szempontból mutatja be, hogy az eset soha nem önmagában áll, hanem dinamikusan illusztrál nagyobb rendszereket, tehát nem csupán egy példa a már meglévő tudásra. Az esettanulmánynak fontos szerep jut a szubjektivitással kapcsolatos diskurzusban, továbbá a tudás státuszával foglalkozó akadémiai vitákban is, így elsősorban az általánosíthatóság, a tudományos megbízhatóság és a kvantitatív-kvalitatív dichotómia dilemmáiban. Elemzésünk rávilágít, hogy az eseteket a tradíció, a hatalmi struktúrák, a technológiák és tipológiák is alakítják. Bemutatjuk, hogy az esettanulmány miként tudja leírni a tudományos-társadalmi változásokat elsősorban a normától való eltérés iránti érzékenység és a példaszerűség igénye mentén. Az esettanulmány az egyedi, az általános és a normatív között mozog és az ezekkel kapcsolatos elbeszéléseket és azok változásait reprezentálja. Ez az átmeneti jelleg és pozíció magyarázza az eset eredendően interdiszciplináris és intertextuális természetét.
Szerhasználat és felépülés – az élmény és identitás kapcsolatának vizsgálata az interpretatív fenomenológiai analízissel
Authors: Kassai Szilvia , Pintér Judit Nóra , Rácz József
Published: June 2018

Tanulmányunk célja annak bemutatása, hogyan alkalmazható az interpretatív fenomenológiai analízis (IPA) módszere, amely kifejezetten az élmény és identitás vizsgálatára kifejlesztett kvalitatív pszichológiai kutatási eszköz a szerhasználat és felépülés vizsgálatára. Az IPA módszere elsősorban az egészségpszichológia területéről származik, és a legtöbb kutatás továbbra is ezen a területen jelenik meg, mert a módszerrel kiválóan vizsgálhatók olyan tapasztalatok, amelyek befolyásolják az egyén mindennapi életét és azt, ahogyan észleli az identitását. Ilyen tapasztalat lehet a betegség tapasztalat, valamint a függőség, felépülés tapasztalat is. Tanulmányunk során bemutatjuk, hogyan folyik az IPA-kutatás menete, és az identitással kapcsolatos tapasztalatok feltárása, valamint miért fontos az élmény és identitás kapcsolatának vizsgálata a függőség és felépülés során. Végül bemutatjuk korábbi IPA-kutatások és saját kutatásunk tapasztalatait.
Impact of public debt sustainability on fiscal policy in Croatia
Authors: Šimović Hrvoje
Published: June 2018

This paper analyses the impact of public debt level and its (un)sustainability on fiscal policy in Croatia in the 2001–2015 period. A switching regression approach is used to distinguish different regimes when government spending, i.e. fiscal policy has more or less impact on economic growth during different cycles. In the second part, the structural VAR model is used to analyse the dynamic effects of government spending on domestic demand in Croatia. To observe the public debt effects on a fiscal policy, a “closed” model is compared with an “extended” model which includes a debtto- GDP indicator. Results show a negative impact of recession on public debt sustainability and confirm the main thesis that public debt level significantly affects and reduces the effectiveness of fiscal policy in Croatia.
The value of a child born in the European Union
Authors: Ágh Tamás , Gáspár Katalin , Nagy Balázs , Lehmann Matthieu , Kaló Zoltán
Published: June 2018

The objective of this study is to quantify the value of a child born in 27 EU countries and Switzerland. The Human Capital (HC) approach was used to estimate the social benefit arising from an additional childbirth. The value of a newborn child was calculated by summing up the discounted value of all expected future gross earnings of the individual, including an imputed value for household production. The estimation takes into account life expectancy and the probability of being employed or in household production by age-groups. Input data was obtained from Eurostat and the Human Mortality Database. In 2012, the purchasing power parity adjusted present value (PV) of a newborn child was EUR 108.4 thousand in Bulgaria and EUR 803.6 thousand in Denmark. By applying the actual exchange rates, the difference between the lowest value (EUR 48.8 thousand in Bulgaria) and the highest value (EUR 1.1 million in Switzerland) was increased. The PV was highly sensitive to the discount rate. The fertility interventions are expected to gain popularities among other health priorities as a tool to counter generation ageing. However, in order to enhance fertility among other health priorities, policy-makers must take into account the full social value based on the local estimates.
Eco-Spirituality in Environmental Action
Authors: Koehrsen Jens
Published: June 2018

There is a rising debate about the religious dimensions of environmentalism. A prominent approach to this phenomenon is Bron Taylor’s Dark Green Religion. Taylor assumes that Dark Green Religion is a globally growing phenomenon which involves “para-religious” perceptions and feelings towards nature. Followers of Dark Green Religion would experience feelings of connectedness to nature, consider it to be sacred and of intrinsic value, and reject anthropocentrism. I discuss Taylor’s argument in the light of a study on an urban energy transition process in Northern Germany. Interviewing actors strongly participating in this process, I find some evidence for features of Dark Green Religion while also revealing their ongoing anthropocentric orientations. The findings suggest a need for more in-depth studies to improve our understanding of eco-religious worldviews among environmentally engaged actors and their impact on sustainability transitions.
Amitav Ghosh, The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the Unthinkable
Authors: Shapiro Arthur M.
Published: June 2018

Amitav Ghosh, The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the Unthinkable (Chicago and London: University of Chicago Press, 2016), 196 pp., $22.00 (cloth), ISBN: 978-0-226-32303-9.
Becoming a Hijabi Now? Identity Performances of Muslim Women in Canada
Authors: Mohammadi Fatemeh
Published: June 2018

The hijab is an issue that feminists criticize, anthropologists interpret, religious authorities prescribe, and politicians and activists promote or oppose. This paper examines ways in which Muslim women in Canada perform their identity through starting to wear the hijab after arriving in Canada. In-depth interviews were carried out with five young immigrant Muslim women who did not wear a headscarf in their countries of origin but started to wear it after few months living in Canada. Findings indicate that there is a wide array of reasons for the adoption of the hijab: a tool of liberation from the sex-object role, moral and religious justifications, a symbol of defiance and resistance, and/or a “shield” and “protection” from the secular lifestyle. To explain this complex behaviour the strengths of Erving Goffman’s model of social interaction is combined with Alejandro Portes and Rubén G. Rumbaut’s theory of reactive ethnicity.
Logico-Indigenous Critique of Atalia Omer’s Critical Caretaker Binary
Authors: Stewart Adam
Published: June 2018

In this article I do three things. First, I describe the logical coherence of the critic caretaker binary articulated by Russell T. McCutcheon, which argues that, in order to be successful at their work, it is necessary for scholars of religion to be critics, not caretakers, of the religions they study. Second, I describe the logical incoherence of the more recent critical caretaker binary proposed by Atalia Omer, which argues that, when they encounter conflict or social injustice, scholars of religion can successfully operate in a third mode of practice that combines those of critic and caretaker. Finally, using the example of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, I very briefly illustrate how the critical caretaker binary is not only illogical, but also ethically negligent, as its application among Indigenous subjects does violence to these individuals in ways that could be avoided by adhering to the critic caretaker binary.
Redeeming the Kamasutra, by Wendy Doniger
Authors: Rodrigues Hillary
Published: June 2018

Redeeming the Kamasutra, by Wendy Doniger. Oxford University Press, 2016. 184 pp. Hb., $11.36 CDN. ISBN: 978-0-19-049928-0
Engaging the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit: Love and Gift in the Trinity and the Church, by Matthew Levering
Authors: Schweitzer Don
Published: June 2018

Engaging the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit: Love and Gift in the Trinity and the Church, by Matthew Levering. Baker Academic, 2016. 440 + viii pp. Hb., $36.44 CDN. ISBN: 978-0-80-104992-7.
At Home in the World: A Study in Psychoanalysis, Religion, and Art, by Donald Capps
Authors: Steffler Dorothy J
Published: June 2018

At Home in the World: A Study in Psychoanalysis, Religion, and Art, by Donald Capps. Lutterworth, 2013. 212 pp. Pb., $32.34 CDN. ISBN: 978-0-71-889322-4.
Association between trans fats and cardiovascular risks: a systematic review of the literature
Authors: Fongaro Camila , Calloni Caroline , Dalla Santa Spada Patricia Kelly Wilmsen
Published: June 2018

Objective: To systematically review the scientific literature relating the effects of trans fatty acids on cardiovascular risk. Methods: A literature search was conducted in the following databases: MEDLINE, LILACS andScienceDirect in September of 2015. The following descriptors were used: Trans Fat AND Trans Fatty Acids AND Cardiovascular Diseases present in the title, keywords or MeSH Terms and abstract. The included studies were conducted in humans, published in Portuguese, English or Spanish. Studies were excluded for being case study reports, case-control or review articles. Results: There was a positive association between the consumption of trans fatty acids and deleterious changes in risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Conclusion: Given the importance of eating habits on health, it is relevant to note that reducing the trans fat content of foods and of the diet is only one component of a multifaceted strategy to improve nourishment and reduce the risk of chronic diseases related to diet, in particular cardiovascular diseases. Objetivo: Sistematicamente revisar a literatura científica, relacionando os efeitos dos ácidos graxos trans com o risco cardiovascular. Métodos: A busca bibliográfica foi feita nas seguintes bases de dados: MEDLINE,LILACS e ScienceDirect em setembro de 2015. Foram utilizados os seguintes descritores: Trans Fat AND Trans Fatty Acids AND Cardiovascular Diseases, presentes no título, palavras-chave ou MeSH Terms e resumo. Foram incluídos estudos conduzidos em humanos, publicados nos idiomas português, inglês ou espanhol. Foramexcluídos estudos que reportavam estudo de caso, caso-controle ou artigos de revisão. Resultados: Observouse uma associação positiva entre o consumo de ácidos graxos trans e mudanças desfavoráveis em fatores de risco para doenças cardiovasculares. Conclusão: Dada a importância dos hábitos alimentares sobre a saúde, é relevante observar que a redução do teor de gordura trans de alimentos e da dieta é apenas um componente de uma estratégia multifacetada para melhorar a alimentação e reduzir o risco de doenças crônicas relacionadas com a dieta, em particular doenças cardiovasculares.
Determinação da carga externa no Pilates: comparação do footwork na chair e no reformer
Authors: Bonezi Artur , Bona Renata , Cantergi Débora , Loss Jefferson
Published: June 2018

O método Pilates pode ser realizado com aparelhos dotados de molas. O conhecimento das forças envolvidas no exercício, bem como seu comportamento, ao longo da amplitude de execução permite uma melhor definição do exercício, contribuindo para uma escolha mais criteriosa e uma melhor prescrição do exercício. Assim, este estudo tem como objetivo determinar forças externas nos aparelhos chair e reformer e equiparar as forças externas do final da fase de extensão de quadril e joelho entre os aparelhos chair e reformer. Participaram 18 praticantes de Pilates há pelo menos seis meses. Foi empregado diagrama de corpo livre e equações de Newton-Euler para calcular a variação da força externa nos aparelhos chair e reformer no movimento footwork.Resultados são que há diferenças no comportamento das forças externas para o mesmo exercício, porém realizado nos dois diferentes equipamentos. Isso provavelmente implica diferenças na amplitude demovimento e nas estratégias de recrutamento, uma vez que a carga do equipamento final imposta era a mesma em ambos os aparelhos. Para concluir são apresentadas equação para determinar a carga externa final nos equipamentos chair e reformer. Essas informações podem ser levadas em consideração em um programa de condicionamento e reabilitação de Pilates.
OS IMPACTOS AMBIENTAIS QUE UM GRANDE EVENTO OCASIONA NA REGIÃO EM QUE É REALIZADO E AS AÇÕES SUSTENTÁVEIS PARA MINIMIZÁ-LOS, NA VISÃO DE UM GESTOR DE EVENTOS
Authors: Da Silva Eduardo Yuji Kinjo , Sander Andrea
Published: June 2018

Este artigo tem por finalidade mostrar os impactos ambientais queum grande evento ocasiona na região em que é realizado e as açõessustentáveis para minimizá-los, na visão de um gestor de eventos. Asustentabilidade tem sido um assunto debatido fortemente no séculoXXI por grandes empresas, que estão buscando aliar as suas atividadescom ações que possam diminuir os impactos ambientais na natureza.Os eventos de grande porte movimentam a economia e modificamo ambiente da região em que são realizados, tornando-se atrativospara investidores, aqueles eventos que buscam diminuir os impactosambientais na região que se realizam e mais do que isso, oportunizammelhorias de sustentabilidade que ficam de herança para a região.Pensando nisso, o pesquisador buscou identificar o perfil do públicode um grande evento, identificou ações do planejamento de um eventosustentável ambientalmente na opinião de um gestor de eventos e porfim estudou os impactos ambientais que um grande evento proporcionana região em que é realizado e quais as ações sustentáveis que podemminimizá-los na visão do gestor de eventos. A pesquisa teve um caráterqualitativo-quantitativa e descritivo, baseada em uma coleta documental,observação, entrevistas realizadas com um gestor, e questionáriopara o público de grandes eventos. Os resultados obtidos mostraramcomo a questão da preocupação ambiental tem se mostrado presente dentro das organizações e no mercado global, atraindo investidorese modificando o comportamento dos consumidores e das atividadeseconômicas, porém, essa realidade ainda é pouco percebida pelo públicoque frequenta eventos que trabalham com a sustentabilidade.
AS AÇÕES DE GESTÃO DO CONHECIMENTO PARA A CONSTRUÇÃO DA CARREIRA PROFISSIONAL NA ASSOCIAÇÃO BRASILEIRA DE RECURSOS HUMANOS DO RIO GRANDE DO SUL
Authors: Gonçalves Emille Prates Gonçalves Prates , Rotermund Maria D’Lourdes
Published: June 2018

A gestão do conhecimento busca valorizar seus bens intangíveis, ouseja, seus profissionais por meio de práticas e processos que fomentema criação e compartilhamento de conhecimento para todos osníveis da organização. Através das ações de gestão do conhecimento,a empresa colabora com o desenvolvimento da instituição, das pessoase por consequência de sua carreira profissional. Para enfrentarum mercado competitivo é necessário gerir seus ativos intangíveis demaneira eficaz e, se utilizar do conhecimento da organização de umamaneira estratégica, pode levar à uma vantagem competitiva de mercado.Este trabalho tem como objetivo identificar a contribuição dasações de gestão do conhecimento na Associação Brasileira de RecursosHumanos do Rio Grande do Sul na construção da carreira profissionalde seus colaboradores. Para alcançar os objetivos propostos, o métodode pesquisa utilizada foi o estudo de caso. Foram levantados dadosprimários, através de entrevista com quatro gestores e aplicaçãode um questionário com colaboradores da organização. Também seutilizou de dados secundários, por meio de pesquisa documental ebibliográfica. Através da análise interpretativa, pode se descrever aspráticas de gestão do conhecimento utilizadas na organização, discutir e averiguar junto aos colaboradores da ABRH-RS a importância dasações de gestão de conhecimento para a construção da carreira profissional.Os funcionários da instituição percebem valor e consideramcomo desenvolvimento profissional as ações promovidas como: treinamentos,reuniões, mentoria e narrativas. Embora eles apontam queo conhecimento seja em partes disseminado na empresa, a empresainveste em treinamentos e estimula as práticas de gestão do conhecimento,mas a organização ainda não tem a cultura de documentartodos os processos de ações de conhecimento que utiliza, e isto, podeocasionar em perda de informação que é essencial para a geração deconhecimento no futuro.
A Simulation Center for continuous professional development in Vietnam- A 21st Century skill approach for patient safety and quality of care
Authors: Gullo Charles A , Vu Nga T T
Published: June 2018

This article was migrated. The article was not marked as recommended. Vietnam is a rapidly expanding country with increasing demands for quality healthcare and although it ranks well for developing countries in this area, it still requires significant improvements in its workplace-based clinical training environment. In order to address deficits in both nursing and physician training, the Vinmec private healthcare system recently established a work placed-based simulation center in association with its flagship, JCI accredited hospital in Hanoi. The center has initially focused on advanced life support, communication, invasive and non-invasive diagnostic skills and nursing skills training in partnership with MSR, an Israeli-based medical simulation center. The center has trained simulated patients, future trainers and physicians and nurses and has clocked over 1292 man hours with its various simulators. The center in now poised to further expand its train the trainers program, provide undergraduate training for nursing and medical students and continue to expand its workplace based training to healthcare professionals. It is hoped that this center will set an example for others in the region and will contribute greatly to the professional development of medical trainees, nurses and doctors in Vietnam.
'Watching a flower grow day after day’ – the value of workplace based projects in Kuwait
Authors: Muir Fiona , Equi Sophie , Scott Mairi , McConville Kevin
Published: June 2018

This article was migrated. The article was not marked as recommended. ObjectivesThe purpose of this research was to explore the value of workplace based projects within a University of Dundee Educational Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/Master Degree Programme in Kuwait: students' views and experiences.MethodsA small scale exploratory case study was conducted. A qualitative approach using narrative analysis, online questionnaire and focus group interviews were carried out with participants all of whom are studying on the University of Dundee Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/Master programme in Diabetes Care and Education in Kuwait. An inductive thematic analysis was performed which focused on examining topics within the data.ResultsThe results imply that the positive implementation of workplace based learning, with implications for patient care by practitioners, with a corresponding satisfactory review from course tutors, is important from an educational and clinical perspective. Practitioners in this study valued the opportunity to both work and study in order to improve their performance by implementing their new found knowledge and so educate others and change practice.ConclusionWorkplace based learning is important as it enhances the students' knowledge and understanding due to their having to apply this within a practical setting.' In turn this allows them the opportunity to reflect on that practical experience and so inform further learning. ' The merit of workplace based learning in this study is emphasised as a key part of a Masters educational programme in Kuwait.
Suicidal ideation, anxiety, and depression in patients with multiple sclerosis
Authors: Tauil Carlos Bernardo , Grippe Talyta Cortez , Dias Ronaldo Maciel , Dias-Carneiro Rafael Paternò Castello , Carneiro Narel Moita , Aguilar Ana Carolina Rodrigues , Silva Flávia Martins da , Bezerra Felipe , Almeida Leonardo Kenzo de , Massarente Vitoria Lana , Giovannelli Elaine de Carvalho , Tilbery Charles Peter , Brandão Carlos Otávio , Santos Leonilda Maria B , Santos-Neto Leopoldo dos
Published: June 2018

ABSTRACT Psychiatric disorders frequently occur in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS); however, limited reports are available on these comorbidities. We aimed to investigate the relationships among MS, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. Methods: One hundred and thirty two patients with relapsing-remitting MS were evaluated using the Expanded Disability Status Scale, Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation (BSI), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Results: A hierarchical regression analysis was performed to evaluate the variables. The regression equation significantly predicted the BSI score (R2 = 0.306; adjusted R2 = 0.273; F (9, 125) = 9.18; p < 0.0005), and the BDI-II score was the only variable that contributed significantly to this model (p < 0.0005). Conclusions: A high prevalence of depression and anxiety, and a higher rate of suicidal ideation were identified in MS patients compared to the general population. The presence of depressive symptoms appeared to have a direct influence on the risk of suicide.
Efeito da Meditação Focada no Estresse e Mindfulness Disposicional em Universitários
Authors: Carpena Marina Xavier , Menezes Carolina Baptista
Published: June 2018

RESUMO: Intervenções meditativas têm sido utilizadas nas universidades para reduzir estresse. Este trabalho objetivou investigar o efeito de um treino de meditação focada de seis semanas no estresse (utilizando o Inventário de Sintomas de Estresse da Lipp) e mindfulness disposicional (utilizando o Questionário das Cinco Facetas de Mindfulness versão Brasileira) em universitários. Um ensaio controlado não randomizado comparou um grupo experimental e um grupo de lista de espera antes e após a intervenção. Apenas o grupo experimental reduziu a presença de estresse nas fases resistência, quase-exaustão e geral. Apresentou, ainda, aumento significativo de mindfulness nas facetas descrever, não reagir e no escore total. Conclui-se que treinos meditativos podem configurar uma alternativa para intervenções visando ao manejo de estresse e aprimoramento de habilidades de mindfulness nas universidades.
Research on systemic psychology in Latin America: An integrative review with methods and data triangulation
Authors: Celestino Victor Rafael Rezende , Bucher-Maluschke Julia Sursis Nobre Ferro
Published: June 2018

ABSTRACT: This integrative review synthesizes convergent qualitative and quantitative data about the research on systemic psychology in Latin America, in populations without diagnosed morbidity. Eligibility criteria followed PRISMA and PICO protocols. The quality of studies was evaluated with CASP, and the synthesis method was the triangulation of methods and data. With the results from the article content analysis by means of word clouds, it was possible to contrast keywords with emerging categories and to develop a meta-synthesis, including a meta-model of the research on systemic psychology. The search was restricted to Pepsic and Web of Science databases, with a narrow focus on the theme. As the theme is inherently interdisciplinary, potential relevant studies might not have been included.
Antinociceptive activity of Ricinus communis seed’s hydroethanolic extract on male Balb/C mice
Authors: Esfandyari Zahra , Mirazi Naser , Sarihi Abdolrahman , Rafieian-Kopaei Mahmoud
Published: June 2018

ABSTRACT: Pain is a normal protective response to tissue injury caused by physical trauma, noxious chemicals and microbiological agents. Use of chemical drugs and medicinal plants is a conventional method to manage pain; however, their side effects have caused increased tendency to the use of herbal medicines among patients. This study was conducted to investigate antinociceptive action of Ricinus communis seed’s extract (RCE) in male Balb/C mice. In this experimental study, 72 male mice weighing 25-35gr were used. Animals were randomly divided into six groups of 12 mice each, including: Control group, three groups separately treated respectively with 100, 200, and 400mg/kg hydroethanolic R. communis seed extract, morphine (1mg/kg)-treated group, and naloxone (0.1mg/kg) + R. communis seed extract (200mg/kg)-treated group. All animals received extract and drugs intraperitoneally. To evaluate the analgesic effect of the extract, writhing and tail flick tests were used. The 200 and 400mg/kg of the extract significantly increased pain threshold compared to the control group in writhing and tail flick tests (P<0.01). Moreover, 400mg/kg of the extract showed a stronger antinociceptive effect especially in writhing test compared to the control and other treated groups (P<0.001). Analgesic effects of hydroethanolic R. communis seed extract observed in the tail flick and writhing tests are probably related to activation of opioid system. Results may suggest that this plant extract might be beneficial in relieving human pain.
Economic Complexity and Human Development: DEA performance measurement in Asia and Latin America
Authors: Ferraz Diogo , Moralles Herick Fernando , Campoli Jessica Suárez , Oliveira Fabíola Cristina Ribeiro de , Rebelatto Daisy Aparecida do Nascimento
Published: June 2018

Abstract Economic growth is not the only factor to explain human development. Therefore, many authors have prioritized studies to measure the Human Development Index. However, these indexes do not analyze how Economic Complexity can increase Human Development. This paper aimed to determine how efficiently nations from Latin America and Asia measure a country’s performance in converting Economic Complexity into Human Development, between 2010 and 2014. We used Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), through the Variable Returns of Scale (VRS) Model and Window Analysis. Results showed that in 2014, all Asian countries, except China and the Philippines, were efficient; on the other hand Cuba was the benchmark for inefficient countries. Window Analysis showed Japan, South Korea and Singapore were efficient over time. This result confirms the initial hypothesis of this article: the more complex countries are the more efficiently they create Human Development.
Children’s Grief and Creativity: The Experience of Losing a Sibling
Authors: Andrade Marcela Lança de , Mishima-Gomes Fernanda Kimie Tavares , Barbieri Valéria
Published: June 2018

Abstract When children lose one of their siblings, they seek their parents’ emotional support. However, because their parents also feel the loss of one of their children, they cannot provide adequate emotional support for the living ones. Consequently, children have difficulty mourning that loss. This study aims to understand the psychodynamics of children who lost a sibling. The research involved three children, two boys at the age of 11 and 12, and a girl at the age of eight. Individual sessions were conducted to apply the House-Tree-Person Test (HTP) and the Fables Test with the children. Family environments were fragile, driving participants to suppress their feelings and develop symptoms such as learning disability, fear of death, psychosomatic symptoms, dependency, and difficulty in the symbolization process. To express their grief, children need to use their creativity, with the aid of an external environment that offers holding. Such setting allows them to express anguish and anxiety, and to resume their emotional development, despite the difficulties.
Sintomas Psicofuncionais e Depressão Materna: Um Estudo Qualitativo
Authors: Silva Heloisa Cardoso da , Silva Milena da Rosa , Frizzo Giana Bitencourt , Donelli Tagma Marina Schneider
Published: June 2018

Resumo Esta pesquisa objetivou compreender a manifestação de sintomas psicofuncionais em bebês entre seis e 12 meses, cujas mães apresentaram depressão. Assim, realizaram-se qualitativamente estudos de casos múltiplos, com três duplas mãe-bebê, sendo aplicados: entrevista de dados sociodemográficos e de dados clínicos, MINI PLUS, Questionário Symptom Check-List, EPDS, entrevista sobre gestação, parto e experiência da maternidade e IAP. Os resultados apontaram a presença de diversos fatores de riscos à depressão comuns a todas as mães, como também de aspectos psicodinâmicos singulares relacionados à história de vida delas. Também, identificou-se dificuldade na interação mãe-bebê em todos os casos, indicando que a depressão prejudica a mãe no exercício da maternidade e nas tarefas que esse período demanda, sobretudo interpretar ao bebê o que seu corpo manifesta. Portanto, o sintoma psicofuncional pode ser visto como uma resposta defensiva do bebê às dificuldades maternas de compreender suas manifestações corporais e interpretá-las.
Qualidade de Vida em Transplantados Renais
Authors: Santos Luciana Fernandes , Prado Brena da Cruz , Castro Fernanda Paula dos Santos , Brito Rhayssa Ferreira , Maciel Silvana Carneiro , Avelar Telma Costa
Published: June 2018

Resumo A doença renal crônica afeta milhares de pessoas e é atualmente um problema de saúde pública. O transplante renal é uma das formas de tratamento utilizada com objetivo de melhorar a qualidade de vida desses indivíduos. Este estudo buscou traçar o perfil sociodemográfico, compreender o significado do transplante renal e o seu impacto na qualidade de vida. Participaram 12 pacientes transplantados, em acompanhamento ambulatorial no Hospital público localizado em Recife. Utilizou-se questionário sociodemográfico e roteiro de entrevista semiestruturado. A maioria eram adultos jovens, casados, possuíam ensino médio completo, católicos e com até cinco anos de hemodiálise. As entrevistas foram categorizadas em: impacto do diagnóstico, limites da hemodiálise, restrições alimentares e a liberdade do transplante. Por meio desse estudo, foi possível observar que o transplante favoreceu a melhoria da qualidade de vida dos pacientes, além disso, pode nortear os profissionais de saúde e os pacientes que vislumbram a realização desse procedimento.
Seroepidemiology of arbovirus in communities living under the influence of the lake of a hydroelectric dam in Brazil
Authors: Brito Mioni Thieli Figueiredo Magalhães de , Aarão Tinara Leila de Souza , Pinto Denise da Silva
Published: June 2018

Abstract Introduction The arbovirus proposes an important problem of public health in Brazil, especially in the Amazon, due to its capacity to cause outbreaks with high levels of morbidity-mortality in humans as well as in animals. Objective This paper had the objective to estimate the prevalence of antibodies to arbovirus in communities that live under the influence of the artificial lake of UHE Tucuruí in the State of Pará, Brazil. Method The analytical transversal study has selected 657 blood serum samples of individuals over 18, both genders, residents at the Sustainable Development Reserves (SDR) in the region of the lake of UHE Tucuruí. The epidemiological information has been registered in an instrument especially designed for such a study and the blood samples were collected in two periods of high and low tide of the lake. The blood serum tests were performed by the method of hemagglutination inhibition (HI). Results The results revealed a prevalence of positive antibodies to arbovirus of 85.0%, being 84.1% related to Flavivirus (vaccine strain of YFV), 25.5% related to Alphavirus and 34.6% to Bunyavirus. The results of serum prevalence to arbovirus between the periods of high tide and low tide have revealed significance amongst the Alphavirus, not observed in the other families. Conclusion In general, the data from this paper have suggested that the anthropoid actions on the environment of the lake have become determinant factors for the prevalence of arboviral antibodies.
Perfil de suicídios em município da Amazônia Legal
Authors: Silva Erick de Sousa , Marques Junior Jair , Suchara Eliane Aparecida
Published: June 2018

Resumo Introdução O suicídio é um problema mundial de saúde pública e está entre as principais causas de morte no mundo. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a sua ocorrência e caracterizar os casos de suicídio registrados em um município da Amazônia Legal, entre os anos de 1999 e 2016. Método Foi realizado um estudo epidemiológico descritivo e transversal. Foram incluídos todos os casos registrados como suicídios no Instituto Médico Legal (IML) de Barra do Garças, Mato Grosso. Resultados As taxas de suicídio por ano variaram de 8,6 (2014) a 20,3 (2003). Houve maior frequência no gênero masculino (76,6%) e em adultos (78,1%). A causa mais utilizada foi a asfixia (49,6%), seguida por intoxicações (27,0%), cujos principais agentes tóxicos utilizados foram agrotóxicos (60,9%). Em relação ao mês de ocorrência, abril apresentou o maior número de suicídios (13,1%) e o menor foi em fevereiro (5,1%). Em relação ao dia da semana, no domingo, foi observada a maior incidência (17,5%). Conclusão Diante do exposto, conclui-se que o gênero masculino e a faixa etária adultos foram mais propensos a cometer a autoagressão. Assim, projetos relacionados à Saúde Pública e estratégias de prevenção são necessários, pensando também em ações mais efetivas voltadas para o perfil das vítimas.
Associação entre ingestão de energia e nutrientes e incontinência urinária em mulheres adultas
Authors: Fontenele Ticiana Mesquita de Oliveira , Abdon Ana Paula de Vasconcelos , Araújo Marina Campos , Bezerra Ilana Nogueira
Published: June 2018

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar a relação entre incontinência urinária e ingestão de energia e de nutrientes em mulheres adultas. Método Estudo transversal com 382 mulheres (≥ 18 anos) atendidas em uma Unidade de Atenção Primária à Saúde em Fortaleza, CE. A avaliação da IU foi realizada através do International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire – Short Form (ICIQ-SF) e a do consumo alimentar, através de um questionário de frequência alimentar (QFA). A ingestão de nutrientes foi ajustada pela ingestão total de energia, usando-se o método residual. Modelos de regressão logística foram utilizados para testar a associação entre IU e ingestão de energia e nutrientes. Resultados Mulheres com ingestão elevada de colesterol apresentaram maior razão de chance de desenvolver IU (quarto quartil vs. primeiro quartil: RC ajustada = 2,26; IC 95% = 1,19-4,29), independentemente de fatores sociais, demográficos e de saúde. Nenhuma associação foi observada entre a ingestão de energia, macronutrientes, frações lipídicas, sódio e fibra e IU, entretanto houve maior ingestão de proteínas e menor de sódio entre as mulheres com IU (p < 0,05). Conclusão Foi observado no presente estudo associação somente entre ingestão de colesterol e IU. Análises dos tipos de alimentos consumidos podem contribuir na avaliação da influência de fatores dietéticos na IU.
Avaliação dos atendimentos da profilaxia antirrábica humana em um município da Paraíba
Authors: Azevedo Joyce Pereira de , Oliveira Jéssica Cardoso Pessoa de , Palmeira Poliana de Araújo , Formiga Nirley Vercelly Lopes , Barbosa Vanessa Santos de Arruda
Published: June 2018

Resumo Introdução A raiva é uma infecção zoonótica transmitida pela inoculação do vírus através da saliva e secreções de animais infectados. O trabalho avaliou o perfil dos agravos e a conduta do atendimento antirrábico humano pós-exposição, entre 2006 e 2013, em Cuité-PB. Método Foram avaliadas 184 fichas dos agravos incluídos no SINAN (Sistema de Informações de Agravos de Notificação). Utilizou-se o teste qui-quadrado e calcularam-se a razão de prevalência (RP) e os intervalos de confiança (IC). Resultados Na análise dos acidentes, 53,3% eram do sexo feminino e 39,1% tinham entre 20 e 59 anos. A mordedura foi a agressão mais frequente (72,3%), e as lesões graves foram 41,5% das agressões. Os cães foram responsáveis por 66,1% das agressões. Foram registradas agressões por gatos, primatas e raposas. Verificou-se associação entre a espécie agressora e o sexo dos indivíduos (p=0,019) e maior frequência de agressões por cães em homens (RP= 1,587, IC=1,039-2,422) e por gatos em mulheres (RP=1,415, IC=1,080-1,855). Observou-se associação entre agressões por cães em membros inferiores (p=0,008, RP=2,065, IC=1,138-3,749) e por gatos em mãos/pés (p=0,001, RP=2,045, IC=1,340-3,123). 59,8% das condutas foram observação+vacina e 59,2% seguiram o protocolo do Ministério da Saúde. Conclusão deve haver uma melhora na indicação dos tratamentos e no registro dos agravos.