bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Life plan for the Yaquivá indigenous reservation in the municipality of Inza, Cauca Colombia, from the perspective of agroecology
Authors: Franco-Valencia Marco Heli , Sánchez de Prager Marina
Published: February 2019

The Nasa indigenous community on the Yaquivá reservation, located in the municipality of Inza (Cauca-Colombia), has designed a "Life Plan", in which education plays a fundamental role. This is reflected in the Community Education Project carried out at the Jiisa Fxiw agroecological school. However, within the Colombian ethnographic literature, there are no records that systematize these life plans from the agroecologi-cal approach. In order to help fill this gap, the objective of this study was to analyze the life plan for the Yaquivá reservation from the agroecology perspective. Participatory action research was used for the research methodology. The results identified the legal and constitutional frameworks that support this plan and action document as the main strength. In addition, the document facilitates the development of institutionalism with autonomy and identity. It was concluded that the life plan for the Yaquivá reservation, in itself, constitutes a force that surpasses the technological and productive (distributive), socioeconomic (structural), and sociopolitical (dialectical) dimensions. Additionally, as part of the Nasa indigenous community, the entire life plan is influenced and determined by its own worldview, i.e. its spiritual perspective.
Las finanzas personales desde la educación básica en instituciones de pamplona
Authors: Guerrero Ruth , Villamizar Juan Manuel , Maestre Marisol
Published: February 2019

Objetivo: Identificar qué conocimiento tienen los jóvenes de la educación básica de los grados sextos a octavo sobre las finanzas personales, concretamente, en el manejo del dinero y el ahorro. Método: Se adelantó una investigación de campo, de corte descriptivo, con un diseño no experimental, transversal. Para la población se consideraron 96 estudiantes de colegios de los municipios de la provincia de Pamplona. Con una muestra aleatoria de 96 jóvenes de colegios rurales de educación básica. El análisis se realizó en el segundo semestre del año 2016.  Resultados: Se resalta que aunque son niños y jóvenes, la mayoría de estratos 1 y 2, que viven en las veredas de los municipios aledaños de la provincia de Pamplona, manejan el dinero en su vida diaria y hacen uso de él, lo que permite establecer que no tienen una idea vaga de las finanzas personales, y que aun cuando no manejan los términos sí tienen claro qué es el manejo del dinero y la cultura del ahorro en la medida de sus proporciones. Discusiones: El análisis de los resultados indica que aunque en los colegios no se den nociones sobre esta materia, enseñar desde temprana edad conceptos como el ahorro y el crédito puede redundar en un claro beneficio para la vida adulta. Conclusiones: La realización de este proyecto permitió una grata experiencia al trabajar con los niños y jóvenes de los colegios de los grados sexto, séptimo y octavo de las diferentes comunidades de la provincia cercana al municipio de Pamplona (Norte de Santander, Colombia), acercando a la Universidad con la región.
Programa “Jugando con los sonidos” y conciencia fonológica en niños de grado de transición de una institución educativa colombiana
Authors: Sánchez Pinzón Andrea , Requena Cabral Gabriela
Published: February 2019

El objetivo de este estudio fue comprobar la eficacia del programa “Jugando con los sonidos” para incrementar los niveles de la conciencia fonológica en niños del nivel de transición de una institución educativa  pública colombiana. Participaron 48 estudiantes, en edad promedio de 6 años 2 meses; los niños fueron distribuidos al azar; 24 estudiantes en el grupo control y 24 estudiantes en el grupo experimental. El tipo de diseño fue cuasi - experimental.  Todos los estudiantes fueron evaluados con el subtest de Conciencia Fonológica del Test de Habilidades Prelectoras de Velarde, Canoles, Meléndez y Ligán (2013). Al grupo experimental se le aplicó el programa Psicolingüístico de la conciencia fonológica a lo largo de cuatro meses y el grupo control continuo con su enseñanza regular.  En los resultados obtenidos en el Post- Test se puede evidenciar un rango promedio superior en el grupo experimental en comparación al grupo control. Esto se reafirma en el momento de aplicar la prueba basada en el estadístico de U de Mann-Whitney dado que presenta un Valor p= 0.000 muy pequeño (menor que 0.01) Por lo tanto se puede evidencian la efectividad del programa para incrementar los niveles de la conciencia fonológica en estudiantes del nivel de transición. En conclusión, existe una diferencia significativa entre los resultados obtenidos en la prueba inicial y la prueba final, siendo mayores la prueba final del grupo experimental
Efectividad del programa “soy creativo” para el desarrollo de la inteligencia creativa, en niños del segundo grado del nivel primario, del Liceo y Academia Adventista Diéguez Olaverri, Huehuetenango, Guatemala. 2017
Authors: Jiménez Jiménez Keili Johana , Vásquez Villanueva Salomón
Published: February 2019

El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar en qué medida el programa de intervención psicopedagógica es efectivo para el desarrollo de la inteligencia creativa en los niños de segundo año de primaria del Liceo y Academia Adventista Diéguez Olaverri.  El tipo de investigación es pre-experimental, programa de intervención psicopedagógico “Soy Creativo”, para determinar los efectos sobre la variable inteligencia creativa, en una muestra de 20 niños de 2° de primaria del Liceo y Academia Adventista Diéguez Olaverri en la cuidad de Huehuetenango, Guatemala. Para la presente investigación se construyeron dos instrumentos de acuerdo con los propósitos de la misma: una fue respondida por los niños participantes y otra por la maestra investigadora, ambas realizadas antes y después del desarrollo del programa.  Los datos recabados fueron procesados mediante el programa SPSS 22.0, la hipótesis demostró usando la prueba t de studen para muestras relacionadas. Se concluyó que el programa es efectivo en la mejorar de la inteligencia creativa de los estudiantes, al haber una diferencia significativa entre las pruebas de entrada y salida (p< 0.005).
ÖZEL YETENEKLİ VE NORMAL GELİŞİM GÖSTEREN ÖĞRENCİLERİN AHLAKİ KİMLİK VE ÖZGECİLİK DÜZEYLERİNİN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: ÖZBEY Adnan , ADAM KARDUZ Fatıma Firdevs
Published: February 2019

Bu çalışmanın temel amacı, üstün yetenekli ve normal gelişim
gösteren öğrencilerin ahlaki kimlik ve özgecilik düzeylerini karşılaştırmaktır.
Bir diğer amaç ise üstün yetenekli öğrencilerin ahlaki kimlik ile özgecilik
düzeyleri arasındaki olası ilişki düzeyini saptamaktır. Çalışmada, ilişkisel
tarama modeli kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada veri toplamak amacıyla İzmir ilinde
uygun örnekleme ile seçilmiş 333’ü(%74.8) normal öğrenci ve 112’si (%25.2)
üstün zekâ/yetenekli BİLSEM öğrencisi olmak üzere toplamda 445 ortaokul
öğrencisinden yardım alınmıştır. Öğrencilerin 220’si (% 49.4) kız, 225 (%51.6)
erkektir. Veri toplamak amacıyla Ahlaki Kimlik Ölçeği ile Özgecilik Ölçeği
kullanılmıştır. Veriler analiz edilirken t testi, Pearson momentler çarpımı
korelasyon analizi ve regresyon analizi kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada t testi
sonuçlarına göre üstün yeteneklilerin ahlaki kimlik düzeyleri ile özgecilik
düzeyleri normal öğrencilerden istatistiksel olarak anlamlı şekilde yüksek
çıkmıştır.  Pearson korelasyon analizi
sonucunda üstün yetenekli öğrencilerin ahlaki kimlikleri ile özgecilik
düzeyleri arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ve pozitif yönde bir ilişki
bulunmuştur. Regresyon analizi sonucunda üstün yetenekli öğrencilerin ahlaki
kimliklerinin özgecilik düzeylerini istatistiksel olarak anlamlı şekilde
yordadığı görülmüştür.
OKUL YÖNETİCİLERİNİN SOSYAL AĞLARI KULLANIM AMAÇLARI İLE BİREYSEL YENİLİKÇİLİK (İNOVASYON) DÜZEYLERİ ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİ
Authors: SARI Esra , TİTREK Osman
Published: February 2019

Günümüzde her alanda yaşanan hızlı değişim
ve gelişmeler doğrultusunda eğitim sektöründe önemli bir yer tutan okul
yöneticilerinin teknolojik gelişmelere ayak uydurmaları ve kendilerini
yenilemeleri gerekmektedir. Bu bağlamda okul yöneticilerinin sosyal ağları
kullanım amaçları ile bireysel yenilikçilik düzeyleri ön plana çıkmaktadır. Bu
araştırmada da okul yöneticilerinin sosyal ağları kullanım amaçları ile
bireysel yenilikçilik (inovasyon) düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemek
amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma ilişkisel tarama modelinde bir çalışmadır. Elde edilen
veriler, betimsel ve ilişkisel istatistik tekniklerden yararlanılarak analiz
edilmiştir. Araştırmanın sonucuna göre; okul yöneticilerinin sosyal ağları
“iletişime başlama” amaçlı kullanma amaçları artıkça kendilerini yenilemede
“risk alma” düzeylerinin de az da olsa artacağı söylenebilir. Ayrıca okul
yöneticilerinin sosyal ağları “iletişime başlama” amacıyla kullanmalarındaki
nedenlerin %1’inin bireysel yenilikçilikteki “risk alma” faktöründen kaynaklandığı
söylenebilir. Okul yöneticilerinin sosyal ağları “içerik paylaşma” amaçlı
kullanmaları artıkça kendilerini yenilemede “deneyime açıklık” düzeylerinin de
artacağı söylenebilir. Ayrıca okul yöneticilerinin sosyal ağları “içerik
paylaşma” amacıyla kullanmalarındaki nedenlerin %11’inin bireysel
yenilikçilikteki “deneyime açıklık” faktöründen kaynaklandığı söylenebilir.
ÖĞRETMEN ADAYLARINDA KÜLTÜREL VE DOĞAL MİRASI KORUMA BİLİNCİNİ GELİŞTİRMEK ÜZERE YAPILMIŞ ÖRNEK BİR ÇALIŞMA
Authors: AKTAŞ YASA Azize
Published: February 2019

Kültürel ve doğal
mirasın korunması ve yaşatılması çerçevesinde tarihî ve doğal çevrenin günümüz
yaşantısı ile bütünleştirilerek geleceğe aktarılması önemli bir yer
tutmaktadır. Kültür varlıkları tarihî, ekonomik, estetik ve belge değerlerinin
yanı sıra kent kimliklerinin oluşmasındaki belirleyici rolleri sebebiyle de
büyük bir öneme sahiptir. Kültürel-tarihî kimliğine sahip çıkan bir toplum
yaratma isteği, dolayısıyla kültürel ve doğal mirası koruma kararlılığını bütün
bir topluma mal etme gerekliliği, bu konuda özellikle öğretmen adaylarının
bilgi ve buna bağlı olarak gelişen bir bilince sahip olmalarını zorunlu hale
getirir. Çünkü yaşadığı çevreyi tanıyan, bilen, bu çevre ile ilişkiye giren,
onu anlamaya ve anlamlandırmaya çalışan, tarih bilincine sahip bireyler elbette
kendi geçmişlerinden gelen kültürel ve doğal varlıkları koruyacak, onlara sahip
çıkacak, onların aynı zamanda insanlığın ortak mirası olduğunu bilerek onları
dünyaya aktaracak, yarınlara taşıyacak ve böylelikle devamlılıklarını
sağlayacaklardır.

Böyle bireyler
yetiştirebilmeleri için öncelikle öğretmen adaylarına gerekli bilgi verilmeli,
yakın tarihî ve doğal çevrenin nasıl kullanılabileceği öğretilmelidir. Bu
bağlamda, Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesi, Eğitim Fakültesi, Sosyal Bilgiler
Öğretmenliği öğrencileri ile “Yanıbaşımızdaki Tarih” projesi çerçevesinde bir
çalışma yapılmıştır. Üç aşamada gerçekleştirilen bu çalışma için Bolu’ya 54 km.
mesafede bulunan ve kuruluşu itibariyle çok eski bir yerleşim yeri olan, ancak
henüz yeteri kadar tanınmayan Seben ilçesi seçilmiştir. Kaya evleri, peri
bacaları, geleneksel konut mimarisi, tarihi eserleri ve fosil ormanları ile
dikkat çeken Seben böyle çalışma için son derece uygundur.

Bu bildiride,
programlı bir tarihî ve doğal çevre gezisinin nasıl yapılması gerektiği Seben
örneği üzerinden hem teorik hem de görsel olarak sunulacaktır.
GRAFİK TASARIM KAVRAMINA İLİŞKİN YAPILAN TEZLERİN KARŞILAŞTIRMALI SAYISAL ANALİZİ: YÖK TEZ MERKEZİ VE OATD VERİTABANLARININ KIYASLANMASI
Authors: GÜLTEKİN Emrehan , SEZEN GÜLTEKİN Gözde
Published: February 2019

Bu araştırmada Türkiye Yükseköğretim Kurulu Başkanlığı (YÖK) tez
merkezi ve Open Access Theses and Dissertations (OATD) veritabanları ele
alınarak grafik tasarım kavramına ilişkin yapılan tezlerin karşılaştırmalı
olarak analizinin yapılması amaçlanmaktadır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda ilgili
veritabanlarından elde edilen veriler tezlerin yayımlanmış oldukları ülke, dil,
yıl ve tez türü açısından incelenmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda hem Türkiye’de hem
de diğer ülkelerde yapılan tezlerin genel olarak yıllar içerisinde eş zamanlı
ve aynı doğrultuda artış gösterdiği; özellikle 2002’den sonra iki katından daha
fazla seviyede artış gösterdiği; tez sayısının en fazla 2012 yılından sonra
olduğu; yapılan tezlerin büyük oranla yüksek lisans düzeyinde olduğu
görülmüştür. Bu sonuçlar doğrultusunda YÖK Tez Merkezi veritabanına uluslar
arası çalışmaların da incelenebileceği ek bir alan açılması, çift dilli tez
yüklenmesine olanak tanınması ve bütünleşik grafik tasarım lisansüstü
programlarının açılması gibi öneriler sunulmuştur.
Single-cell mapping of lineage and identity via CellTagging v5
Authors: A. Biddy Brent , Kong Wenjun , Kamimoto Kenji , Guo Chuner , Waye Sarah , Sun Tao , A Morris Samantha
Published: February 2019

Single-cell technologies are offering unprecedented insight into complex biology, revealing the behavior of rare cell populations that are typically masked in bulk population analyses. One current limitation of single-cell approaches is that lineage relationships are lost as a result of cell processing, restricting interpretations of the data collected. Elegant computational approaches have been developed in an effort to infer these missing observations, but it remains a challenge to reconstruct true reprogramming trajectories using these tools. Although sophisticated lineage tracing solutions to connect cell history with fate are emerging, these protocols are either not compatible with high-throughput scRNA-seq, or require genome editing strategies that are not readily deployed in some systems. Here, our protocol describes a single-cell resolution clonal tracking approach, ‘CellTagging’, based on combinatorial cell indexing, permitting the parallel capture of lineage information and cell identity. CellTagging integrates with high-throughput single-cell RNA-sequencing, where iterative rounds of cell labeling enable the construction of multi-level lineage trees. This straightforward lentiviral-labeling approach can be applied to an array of cell biological applications to simultaneously profile lineage and identity, at single-cell resolution.
The use of Flipped classroom as an active learning approach improves academic performance in social work: A randomized trial in a university. v1
Authors: Oliván Blázquez Bárbara , Masluk Barbara , Gascón Santiago , Fueyo Diaz Ricardo , Aguilar-Latorre Alejandra , Artola Magallón Isabel , Magallón Botaya Rosa
Published: February 2019

An educational study, with two parallel groups was developed. The randomization was carried out by class groups. Group 1 was assigned an active teaching methodology of Flip Teaching and it was implemented during theoretical teaching hours. The other group of students, Group 2, was assigned a traditional lecturer-based learning (LB) methodology. The participants were all the students of the morning shift who studied the subject Social Work with Groups of the Social Work Degree during the academic year 2017–2018. The sample was composed of 110 subjects, with 60 subjects who developed an active teaching methodology and 50 subjects who received a LB.
MODELLING OF EXTREME FLOODS ON EXAMPLE OF MOUNTAIN REGIONS OF UKRAINE
Authors: Gopchenko E. , Ovcharuk V. , Shakirzanova J. , Goptsiy M. , Traskova A. , Shvec N. , Serbova Z. , Todorova О.
Published: February 2019

In the conditions of modern changes of climate both in Ukraine and in the world on the whole, probability of the extreme hydrological phenomena rises substantially, in particular, catastrophic floods of different origin. The analysis of flood distribution on the territory of Ukraine shows that an overwhelming amount of destructive floods happened in Ukrainian Carpathians, where they are the characteristic feature of the hydrological mode of the rivers. Floods which are observed on the rivers of Crimean Mountains also, for individual years, had catastrophic character. For determination of water discharge calculations in the period of floods on the mountain rivers of Ukraine authors offer a scientific-methodical base which is based on modern scientific achievements in area of theoretical and applied hydrology. Fundamentally new in the proposed model is the separation of factors of forming and transformation of flood flow on slopes and in a river-bed network. The method of numeral solution of task was developed for nonmeasureable descriptions of floods and it found practical application. As a result, the numerical values of the main components of the slope inflow are obtained: the layers of runoff for the flood of 1% probability and the duration of the slope inflow, which are generalized over the territory, taking into account the influence of intrazonal and azonal factors (forestation, mean height of the catchments and karst) and coefficient of time nonuniformity of slope inflow, which are averaged within the studied regions. The process of transformation of slope inflow into channel runoff is described with the help of transformation functions that take into account the time of channel run-up and flood plain regulation. The accuracy of determining the maximum modules of the runoff of 1% probability of exceeding depends on the accuracy of the initial information, which makes it possible to recommend the proposed methodology for practical use in order to increase the level of hydraulic engineering projects and water resources management on the mountain territories of Crimea and Carpathians.
Ways of improvement of gender policy in the system of public administration
Authors: Chernyahivska V.
Published: February 2019

Purpose: to research the ways of gender policy improvement in the system of public administration. It is proved that at the present stage of development of the Ukrainian society the achievements of the gender equality policy are introduced successfully at both constitutional and legislative level. Those achievements are introduced into the system of social relations, in all spheres of social life. On its basis a proper public and state governance is being done. The author came to the conclusion that the system of public administration is part of a wider system – a society. Thus, without solving the problem of gender equality in Ukrainian society, the problem of gender imbalance in the system of public administration can not be solved. The basis of the practical solution of issues of gender imbalance in the system of public administration should be the idea of "human-centrism" as an anthropological basis of administration. Its application contributes to the legal, political, social, and economic institutions being oriented towards the individual.
DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONNEL POTENTIAL IN LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Authors: Fostikova V.
Published: February 2019

The purpose of the article is to develop and approve social mechanisms for the development of human resources capacity of local authorities in Ukraine. The content of the concept "human resources potential of local governments" is revealed, a meaningful complex model of personnel potential of local self-government bodies is developed. It was revealed that the development of the personnel potential of the municipal service is impossible without identifying the potential of the personnel reserve by activating public activity and interaction with the population, forming the professional staff of local government officials and developing representative local authorities. The social mechanisms of development of the personnel potential of local self-government bodies were elucidated and presented, which provided the solution of a number of practical tasks for establishing a constructive dialogue with the population, the development of the institution of public control in the field, the formation of a single register of municipal servants, etc. The results of the study can be used in the practice of forming the personnel potential of the municipal education to ensure the effective functioning of the institution of local self-government in Ukraine. The provisions and conclusions of the study contribute to optimizing the social management of the personnel capacity of the municipal service.
Prevalence of Hypodontia in Unilateral and Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Patients Inside and Outside Cleft Area: A Case-Control Study
Authors: De Stefani Alberto , Bruno Giovanni , Balasso Paolo , Mazzoleni Sergio , Baciliero Ugo , Gracco Antonio
Published: February 2019

Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence and distribution of hypodontia, inside and outside the cleft area, in an Italian population with a non-syndromic unilateral (UCLP) and bilateral (BCLP) cleft lip and palate on panoramic radiographs and comparing it with a control sample. Study design: Case group was ethnically uniform and consisted in 233 patients. The control group was composed of 1000 subjects. Patients included were between seven and fifteen years old. Descriptive analysis, using absolute and relative frequencies, was performed to check out the prevalence of gender distribution, hypodontia and cleft formation. Statistical analysis was conducted with Chi-squared test, Yate's correction and the Fisher's exact test. The power was set higher than 0.8 for each test. Results: 160 cleft patients (68.68%) presented at least one missing tooth, while 88 patients in the control groups presented agenesis (8.80%). A statistically significant difference was found in case and control groups for upper lateral incisors (37.34% and 48.07% in the case group against 2.50% and 2.60% in the control group), upper and lower second premolars (8.58%, 6.44%, 5.58% and 6.01% in the cleft group and 0.60%, 0.60%, 2.50% and 2.70% in the control group). Conclusion: Higher prevalence of dental agenesis in the maxillary dental arch is explained by the cleft defect. Higher prevalence of mandibular second premolars agenesis cannot be explained by the anatomical defect and suggests a multifactorial aetiology, including environmental and genetic factors, of the cleft condition.
Encasement of the Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery: Association with Takotsubo Syndrome, and Diagnostic and Therapeutic Options
Authors: Peters Stefan
Published: February 2019

Myocardial bridging is a rare event, which leads to chest pain, arrhythmias and discussable takotsubo syndrome (cardiomyopathy).We collected 41 patients (33 females, mean age 68.4 years) with all forms of takotsubo cardiomyopathy in most cases and 6 cases with chest pain and echocardiographic mid-ventricular hypokinesia. Left ventricular angiography revealed apical ballooning in 30 patients, mid-ventricular ballooning in 3 cases, and basal ballooning in one case.The correct diagnosis of myocardial bridging can be best made by intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and fractional flow reserve (FFR) with either adenosine or dobutamine injection.Beyond atherosclerosis, myocardial bridging is a prominent cause of chest pain, although ischemia is difficult to verify.
Dual Mechanism of Methamphetamine-induced Cardiomyopathy on Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Authors: Wang Tom Kai Ming , El-Jack Seif , To Andrew
Published: February 2019

Methamphetamine is associated with a number of adverse cardiovascular effects and diseases. We present a case of a 50 year old male presenting with heart failure and angina and long-standing methamphetamine use. With the aid of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and also coronary angiography, we speculated the dual pathophysiology of methamphetamine-induced cardiomyopathy in this patient.
Search and Rescue Operations of Immigrants at Sea: Challenges for the Crew of Merchant Ships
Authors: Iussich Lovro , Maglic Lovro
Published: February 2019

The crisis that has arisen due to significant waves of immigrants leaving African and Asian countries towards Europe during the last decade has had a great impact on maritime sector. The usual immigrant routes include the sea passages in the Mediterranean Sea using unsafe and often overcrowded vessels during which human lives are at high risk. Very often different merchant ships are engaged in rescue operations of immigrants in danger. New regulations and measures helping to tackle with challenges posed to seafarers and coastal states are actively being developed and improved. However, these situations pose a great challenge for the crew of merchant ships and cause many problems regarding their own safety and security. This paper presents the legal framework in force and guidelines for seafarers on the issue, it presents the responsibilities of the crew engaged in rescue operations and most frequent dangers that masters and crew have to overcome. Furthermore, a set of recommendations to improve the procedures in the rescue of immigrants have been provided.
Stakeholder Analysis and Coastal Zone Management within Local Communities
Authors: Ivanić Katarina , Debelić Borna , Vilke Siniša , Maslarić Marinko
Published: February 2019

The problem of the common use of goods defines the problem researched in this paper as joint management of coastal zone and its development in local communities. Previous researches demonstrated how coastal zone resources belong to the category of commons, wherefrom a potential problem of excessive and uncontrolled exploitation, usurpation and general devastation arises. The paper analyses stakeholders and their activities and interests connected with coastal zone development within local communities. The research was conducted based on an analysis of stakeholder groups that could influence the implementation of maritime projects to contribute to the development of the coastal zone, thus contributing also to the regional development and economic growth. This approach can be used by local communities as well as higher level public authorities for future development of their coastal zone, with the purpose of making efficient and sustainable key management decisions for addressing coastal zone issues.
Awareness of breast cancer and estimation of its predicted future risk among females of urban slums of or above 35 years of age: a cross sectional study
Authors: Aurangabadkar Sheetal K. , Dangi Ashwini A. , Deo Medha V.
Published: February 2019

Background: Early detection and identification of the risk factors is crucial in minimizing morbidity and mortality arising due to breast cancer. Research has proven that, physiotherapist as a part of multidisciplinary team, plays an important role in treating these patients after surgery. However, evidence suggesting the role of physiotherapist in the domain of health promotion and prevention is limited. Thus an effort is made in this study to explore the level of awareness about the risk factors and prevention and to predict the percent risk of having breast cancer in future five years.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in the urban slums of Turbhe. 200 females aged 35 years and above were selected. A self structured questionnaire was formed using Gail’s model. The questionnaire was validated and a house to house survey was conducted.Results: 67.5% females thought that alcohol/tobacco consumption carried the highest risk of breast cancer. 61.5% females were aware of lack of breast feeding as the risk factor for breast cancer. 74% females did not know about breast self – examination while 78.5% had not heard about mammography as screening methods for breast cancer prevention. 14.5% females carried a high risk of getting breast cancer in the future five years.Conclusions: Awareness of study participants about breast cancer was very poor. There is a need for awareness programs to educate women about risk factors and promotion of early detection of breast cancer.
Late infection six years post cervical arthroplasty detected following referral to a 2 week-wait head and neck cancer clinic: a case report
Authors: Faoury Morad , Shepherd Beth , Dare Christopher John , Sipaul Fabian
Published: February 2019

Late infection after anterior cervical spine surgery (ACSS) is a rare phenomenon and can be extremely challenging to diagnose. Clinical presentation vary and may not present with classical features of fever, pain, malaise or discharge. It can easily be mistaken for a head and neck tumour due to its ambiguous symptoms and signs. We report a case of a 57 years old lady whom was initially referred to the 2 week-wait (2 ww) head and neck cancer clinic. She complained of painless neck lump and dysphagia. She subsequently underwent various investigations including flexible nasendoscopy, ultrasound scan guided biopsy, eosophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGD), CT scan, PET-CT scan and MRI scan. Initial investigations failed to clinch the diagnosis. US and CT scans findings were suspicious for malignancy. All blood results were in normal ranges. It was only after PET-CT scan was done that the diagnosis pathway switched from possible malignancy to purely inflammatory. It showed significant high activity process tracking back to the 6 years old spinal surgery area. This precluded the patient from a planned open biopsy. Radiological imaging such as PET-CT and MRI are essential in both diagnosis and treatment planning.
Laparoscopic Surgery for a 91-year-old Woman with a Huge Solid Adult Granulosa Cell Tumor: A Case Report
Authors: Otake Akiko , Horai Megumi , Suzuki Atsuko , Usui Junko , Sato Noriko , Tanaka Eriko , Toda Aska , Funada Rina , Yamamoto Yoshimitsu , Adachi Kazusige
Published: February 2019

Adult granulosa cell tumors are rare ovarian malignancies. They are usually stage I tumors and have a relatively good prognosis. Surgery is the mainstay of primary therapy. Recent studies showed that a minimally invasive laparoscopic approach is an option for selected patients with adult granulosa cell tumors. We report the case of a 91-year-old woman with an 18 cm solid adult granulosa cell tumor treated with laparoscopic surgery. The patient complained of pelvic discomfort and was found to have a solid ovarian tumor. The tumor was expected to be an early-stage sex cord-stromal tumor such as a granulosa cell tumor or thecoma because of the pelvic magnetic resonance imaging findings and abnormal hormonal blood test results. She underwent laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. We successfully performed laparoscopic surgery in an elderly woman with an 18-cm solid adult granulosa cell tumor without scattering and spillage of the tumor, using a Vagi-Bag. She had no perioperative complications and recovery was rapid. She was doing well and disease-free at 8 months of follow-up.
DETERMINANTES DA POBREZA NO MEIO RURAL BRASILEIRO
Authors: De Melo Abrita Bastos Patricia , Bornacki de Mattos Leonardo , Costa Santos Gilnei
Published: February 2019

Nesta pesquisa, buscou-se entender os determinantes da pobreza no meio rural brasileiro ao longo do período de 2001 a 2012. A escolha desse corte justifica-se devido às profundas mudanças que têm alterado a dinâmica da renda no meio rural, como o avanço das ocupações não agrícolas, aumento do número de beneficiários de transferências de renda e pelo aumento dos aposentados pelo regime especial de aposentadoria rural. Utilizando dados da PNAD, investigou-se os fatores socioeconômicos e aqueles relativos à produtividade, à infraestrutura e ao tipo de ocupação, a fim de lançar luz sobre as causas associadas ao estado de pobreza no meio rural. Em suma, foi possível constatar que as três principais mudanças pelas quais o meio rural está passando estão contribuindo para a redução da pobreza e desigualdade de renda no meio rural.
MATURIDADE EM GESTÃO DO CONHECIMENTO: PESQUISA SOBRE UTILIZAÇÃO DA INTELIGÊNCIA COMPETITIVA EM ÓTICAS LOCALIZADAS NO CENTRO DE CUIABÁ-MT
Authors: Murtinho Max Nunes , Da Silva José Jaconias , Urdan André Torres
Published: February 2019

A Inteligência Competitiva se impõe como uma excelente ferramenta estratégica para a sobrevivência das organizações em cenário de concorrência tão agressiva. Tal contingência nos leva a pressupor que, as organizações que sobrevivem a mais tempo no mercado, mesmo que informalmente, devem possuir algum tipo de inteligência que os leva a competir em alto nível, haja vista a complexidade do cenário em que estão situados, pois de outra maneira, dificilmente conseguiriam se estabelecer por tanto tempo. Tendo isso em vista, o objetivo da pesquisa é caracterizar o nível de maturidade no uso de Inteligência Competitiva das óticas localizadas na rua das óticas, Centro de Cuiabá-MT. Quanto aos procedimentos metodológicos trata-se de um estudo multi-caso onde é aplicado o Modelo de Maturidade em Inteligência Competitiva proposto por Rodrigues e Riccardi (2007). O resultado identificou a proeminência do nível 1 na Maturidade em Inteligência Competitiva das óticas pesquisadas, sendo classificadas como informais.
GESTÃO E COMPETITIVIDADE: ANÁLISE DE UM AGLOMERADO PRODUTIVO MOVELEIRO NA AMAZÔNIA
Authors: Soares Caio Rodrigo Alves , De Sá Heloíse Rodrigues Alves , Rodrigues Marcos , Goulart Selma Lopes
Published: February 2019

O objetivo deste trabalho foi caracterizar a organização do trabalho e decisões de produção no Polo Moveleiro em Parauapebas, Pará, verificando as condições de competitividade do aglomerado produtivo. Para a caracterização do polo moveleiro foi realizada a coleta de dados primários, com a aplicação de questionários semiestruturados em 30 empreendimentos especializados na fabricação de móveis de madeira maciça. Através do questionário obteve-se dados quantitativos das principais espécies comercializadas no município, que permitiram a classificação das empresas instaladas no local, identificação das matérias-primas utilizadas pelo comerciantes e fabricantes de móveis, maquinário utilizado e o seu estado de conservação. Avaliou-se dados sobre o nível de qualificação dos funcionários empregados nos empreendimentos, os tipos de produtos fabricados, destinação dos resíduos da produção moveleira e possíveis acidentes de trabalho. Os resultados demonstram que, embora exista um conjunto de empresas que atuam no mesmo setor com potencial para crescimento, a falta de especialização e qualificação reduz a competitividade dos empresários locais, mantendo o setor e o aglomerado relativamente estagnado.
“DOENÇA HOLANDESA”: ASPECTOS TEÓRICOS E EVIDÊNCIAS EMPÍRICAS PARA A ECONOMIA BRASILEIRA
Authors: Wasques Renato Nataniel , Trintin Jaime Graciano
Published: February 2019

Esse artigo tem como objetivo verificar se a apreciação da moeda brasileira, observada na primeira década do século XXI, resultou da manifestação do fenômeno da “doença holandesa”, isto é, avaliar se essa apreciação foi consequência do aumento dos preços internacionais das commodities exportadas pelo Brasil, bem como do aumento das exportações dessas commodities, principalmente para os países populosos da Ásia. Inicialmente, apresenta-se a literatura econômica acerca do fenômeno da “doença holandesa”. Em seguida, realiza-se uma análise do caso brasileiro buscando-se evidenciar sintomas da manifestação da “doença holandesa” ao longo dos anos 2000. As análises empreendidas neste estudo permitiram identificar vários sintomas da manifestação da “doença holandesa” na economia brasileira.
POR QUE POLÍTICOS CORRUPTOS SE REELEGEM? UM ESTUDO SOBRE RACIONALIDADE E CORRUPÇÃO
Authors: Oliveira Adilson Vagner de
Published: February 2019

Este trabalho discute o conceito de racionalidade do eleitor a fim de tentar investigar algumas das possíveis causas da reeleição de políticos corruptos no cenário nacional. Por que o eleitor vota em políticos corruptos? Essa é a motivação científica que sustenta esta reflexão teórica. O texto se estrutura a partir de referências importantes da literatura especializada na dinâmica democrática brasileira, diante de estruturas sistêmicas de corrupção, tais como Melo (2014), Batista (2013), Speck (2003). O principal argumento do artigo baseia-se na estruturação da racionalidade do eleitor como variável explicativa para o paradoxo da corrupção durante os ciclos eleitoraisPalavras-chave: Racionalidade; Corrupção; Política; Eleitor
O DESEMPENHO DAS EXPORTAÇÕES DO MELÃO POTIGUAR E CEARENSE: uma análise de constant market share
Authors: Penha Thales Augusto Medeiros , Alves Helderlane Carneiro
Published: February 2019

O comércio internacional de frutas frescas apresentou um crescimento considerável nas últimas décadas. O Brasil se destaca no comércio de algumas frutas, sendo o melão um dos principais players.  No entanto, nos últimos anos, observa-se uma dinâmica competitiva entre os dois principais estados produtores, estes revezaram na liderança como principal região exportadora. Deste modo, este trabalho analisa a competitividade e a inserção das exportações do melão brasileiro, a partir da análise dos dois principais estados produtores, Ceará e Rio Grande do Norte, durante o período de 1993 a 2013. Para isto, utilizou-se o método Constant Market Share, esta metodologia permite analisar a inserção de países/regiões no comércio internacional e as fontes de crescimento das exportações separando em três componentes: crescimento global, expansão dos mercados de destino e competitividade. Os resultados indicam que o crescimento efetivo das exportações do melão cearense foi determinado pela maior competitividade. Já no caso potiguar, apesar do fator competitividade ter tido importância em alguns períodos, o crescimento do comércio mundial foi uma das principais fontes de crescimento efetivo.
TANTANGAN DOSEN PTKI DI ERA INDUSTRI 4.0
Authors: Harto Kasinyo
Published: February 2019

The current study intends to clarify the challenges of lecturers in the 4th industrial era, especially those from Islamic Higher education. This study asserts that lecturers in the 4th industrial era are required to have the four following competences. First, they should have a capability in utilizing digital tools and devices. Second, they should be able to encourage their students to master the use of technology. Third, they should be able to predict the future changes and ways to encounter them. Forth, they should be able to control themselves of the negative effect of the changes, and be able to face them by exploring new ideas, making innovations and creativity.
Contiguity of Islam and Local Tradition on the Hinterland Malays of West Kalimantan
Authors: Ibrahim Ibrahim
Published: February 2019

Islam does not totally reject values and eculture that preceeded over it or previously existed in a given society when it came later to that society. In contrast, Islam gives high respect to local tradition. The presence of Islam actually improves the living order and and good of local culture by means of accomodation, as this is promoted by “Islam Nusantara”. The contiguity of Islam and local traditions can be seen in various ways across Indonesia. This article examines such encounter of Islam and local tradition in the Hinterland Malay of West Kalimantan. This study explores and identifes local practices where Islam and local values are blended. This study shows that the tradition of Pantang Larang, Perladangan (buma), Berobat Kampung, and Tepung Tawar reflect unique relationship between Islam and local tradition where these two elements are mutually integrated. Islam does not change such traditions but reshape them. The Islamic propagation (dakwah) is not carried out by erasing local tradition but by integrating itself into the traditions, making a strong structure of mutually-enforcing religion and tradition.
Computer-Assisted Navigation Is Associated with Reductions in the Rates of Dislocation and Acetabular Component Revision Following Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty
Authors: Bohl Daniel D. , Nolte Michael T. , Ong Kevin , Lau Edmund , Calkins Tyler E. , Della Valle Craig J.
Published: February 2019

Background:

Prior work suggests that computer-assisted navigation improves acetabular component position during primary total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, it is not known whether this translates to improvements in clinical outcomes. The purpose of this study was to test for associations between navigation use and the risk of dislocation, aseptic revision of the acetabular component, aseptic revision of the femoral component, aseptic revision of either component, and acute periprosthetic joint infection (PJI).

Methods:

This was a retrospective cohort study, conducted using the 100% Medicare Part A claims data set. Inclusion criteria were an age of ≥65 years and primary THA for osteoarthritis. First, the association between navigation use and patient and hospital characteristics was assessed. Second, while controlling for these characteristics, multivariate regression was used to test for the association of navigation use and the outcomes listed above.

Results:

A total of 803,732 primary THA procedures were identified; 14,540 (1.81%) involved the use of navigation. Navigation use was associated with younger age, other/unknown race, the Western census region, higher socioeconomic status, lower Charlson Comorbidity Index, shorter length of stay, private hospitals, teaching hospitals, and larger hospitals (p < 0.05 for each). Navigation use was associated with a lower rate of dislocation (1.00% versus 1.70% for no navigation; adjusted hazard ratio [HR] = 0.69; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.58 to 0.82; p < 0.001) and aseptic revision of the acetabular component (1.03% versus 1.55%; adjusted HR = 0.75; 95% CI = 0.64 to 0.88; p < 0.001). Navigation was not associated with aseptic revision of the femoral component (1.54% versus 1.87%; p = 0.064), aseptic revision of either component (1.91% versus 2.31%; p = 0.077), acute PJI at 6 weeks (0.34% versus 0.45%; p = 0.121), or acute PJI at 90 days (0.50% versus 0.66%; p = 0.458).

Conclusions:

The findings of this study suggest that navigation is associated with reductions in the rates of dislocation and aseptic acetabular revision following primary THA. However, these results should be interpreted carefully in the setting of potential confounding by unmeasured variables, such as surgeon volume, family support, and patient compliance. Causality cannot be inferred until further prospective trials can vet this technology.

Level of Evidence:

Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
The Effect of Patient Characteristics on 1 to 2-Year and Minimum 5-Year Outcomes After Total Ankle Arthroplasty
Authors: Cunningham Daniel J. , DeOrio James K. , Nunley James A. , Easley Mark E. , Adams Samuel B.
Published: February 2019

Background:

Total ankle arthroplasty has shown durable improvements in patient-reported outcomes. However, the impact of common comorbidities and patient factors has not been fully characterized. The purpose of this study was to identify patient comorbidities and characteristics that impact outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty.

Methods:

Patients who underwent a total ankle arthroplasty between January 2007 and December 2016 were enrolled into a prospective study at a single academic center. Patients completed outcome measures before the surgical procedure and at the time of follow-up: a visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, the 36-item Short Form Survey (SF-36), and the Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment (SMFA). Patient and operative factors, along with prevalent preoperative comorbidities, were analyzed for association with preoperative to postoperative changes in 1 to 2-year and minimum 5-year outcomes. Comorbidities that met a significance threshold of p < 0.05 in adjusted analyses were incorporated into multivariable outcome models.

Results:

A total of 668 patients with a mean 1 to 2-year follow-up (and standard deviation) of 1.6 ± 0.5 years (range, 10 months to 2 years and 2 months) were included. Patients’ pain and function significantly improved across all outcomes (p < 0.05). However, depression, staged bilateral ankle arthroplasty, increased length of stay, a prior surgical procedure, increased American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score, and particular implant types were associated with significantly smaller improvements in at least 1 patient-reported outcome after total ankle arthroplasty in the 1 to 2-year follow-up, although the effects were relatively small. At a minimum 5-year follow-up, smoking, depression, implant type, and staged bilateral ankle arthroplasty were associated with worse outcomes, and a prior surgical procedure, a simultaneous bilateral surgical procedure, and obesity were associated with improved outcomes.

Conclusions:

Patients who underwent total ankle arthroplasty had significant improvement in patient-reported outcomes, although several factors were associated with a small, but significant, negative impact on improvement, including depression, increased ASA score, current smoking, increased length of stay, a prior surgical procedure, and staged bilateral total ankle arthroplasty. Current smoking, obesity, and depression are potentially modifiable risk factors that could be improved prior to total ankle arthroplasty. Patients with these characteristics should be counseled on their risk of limited improvement in ankle pain and disability after total ankle arthroplasty.

Level of Evidence:

Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
LOS PRINCIPIOS UNIDROIT 2016 COMO DERECHO APLICABLE AL CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA INTERNACIONAL DE MERCADERÍAS
Authors: Calderón Marenco Eduardo
Published: February 2019

El presente artículo de investigación aborda aspectos torales sobre algunos los instrumentos internacionales de mayor relevancia que regulan la compraventa internacional de mercaderías, tales como Convención de Viena de 1980 sobre compraventa internacional de mercaderías, la Convención sobre la prescripción en materia de compraventa internacional de mercaderías y Convención de las Naciones Unidas sobre la utilización de comunicaciones electrónicas en contratos internacionales, los cuales son aplicados al contrato como Derecho escogido por las partes; no obstante, también se realiza el abordaje de los usos y costumbres, dado que constituyen la mayor parte del nuevo Derecho de los comerciantes, o bien, lo que hoy se denomina Lex Mercatoria, la cual ha servido de referencia y fuente para la creación de los instrumentos que analizaremos, mismos que por sus características, dependiendo o no de su incorporación a las legislaciones nacionales, son denominados instrumentos de Derecho suave (Soft Law), siendo su rasgo principal, la carencia de efectos vinculantes mas no jurídicos. Ciertamente en este campo las Convenciones internacionales, leyes modelos y leyes uniformes, usos y costumbre e instrumentos de Derecho suave (Soft Law), juegan un importante rol para la sociedad de comerciantes. En esta investigación se hará especial referencia a la Convención de Viena sobre los Contratos de Compraventa Internacional de Mercaderías y a los Principios de UNIDROIT aplicables a los contratos de compraventa internacional de mercaderías.
APROXIMACIÓN A LA FIGURA DE LA FUNDACIÓN EMPRESARIA
Authors: Embid Irujo José Manuel
Published: February 2019

Goza de una cierta tradición entre los juristas la idea de unir los dos términos que encabezan estas líneas, de manera que la fundación, figura jurídica que ha de perseguir, según nuestro Derecho, un fin de interés general, pueda estar presente en el mercado mediante el ejercicio de una actividad empresarial. El tiempo transcurrido hasta nuestros días no ha quitado atractivo a este asunto ni le ha restado carga polémica; en tal sentido, y junto a quienes apuestan por favorecer e intensificar la conexión entre fundación y empresa, no faltan quienes ven difícil a la vez que inconveniente el propósito de vincular ambas realidades.