bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Peoples’ Experiences With Pouches (PEWP) Study: Ostomate–Provider Interactions
Authors: Miller Leslie Riggle , Peck B Mitchell
Published: July 2019

Background:

Minimal research focuses on interactions between providers and new ostomy patients. Studies show that provider communication is important for patient health outcomes.

Objective:

The purpose of this study was to investigate ostomy patients’ perceptions of provider communication following surgery and whether interactions adequately prepare ostomy patients to care for their new appliance.

Method:

Using a nonprobability national sample of 381 ostomy patients, we conducted a retrospective quantitative study. We measured adequacy of provider communication from self-reports from ostomy patients.

Results:

The results show that almost half of the sample (49%) reported receiving inadequate communication from providers. We also found a relationship between ostomy patients’ educational level and their perceptions of receiving adequate communication. Notably, patients with lower educational attainment reported receiving adequate communication up to 4 times more than patients with higher educational attainment.

Conclusion:

Our results suggest that not only do ostomy patients need better communication from providers following their surgery but also patients with higher educational attainment appear to expect more information from providers than patients with lower educational attainment.
COO and MYC/BCL2 status do not predict outcome among patients with stage I/II DLBCL: a retrospective multicenter study
Authors: Barraclough Allison , Alzahrani Musa , Ettrup Marianne Schmidt , Bishton Mark , van Vliet Chris , Farinha Pedro , Gould Clare , Birch Simone , Sehn Laurie H. , Sovani Vishakha , Ward Mitchell Steven , Augustson Bradley , Biccler Jorne , Connors Joseph M. , Scott David W. , Gandhi Maher K. , Savage Kerry J. , El-Galaly Tarec , Villa Diego , Cheah Chan Yoon
Published: July 2019

In advanced-stage diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), the presence of an activated B-cell phenotype or a non–germinal center (GCB) phenotype, coexpression of MYC and BCL2 by immunohistochemistry, and the cooccurrence of MYC and BCL2 or BCL6 rearrangements are associated with inferior outcomes. It is unclear whether these variables remain prognostic in stage I/II patients. In this retrospective study, we evaluated the prognostic impact of cell of origin (COO), as well as dual-expressor (DE) status and molecular double-hit (DH) status, in stage I/II DLBCL by positron emission tomography with computed tomography (PET-CT). A total of 211 patients treated with R-CHOP (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone)–like regimens, with or without radiotherapy, was included. The median follow-up in the entire cohort was 4 years (range, 0.4-9.4), with estimated 4-year progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) rates of 85% (95% confidence interval [CI], 79-89) and 88% (95% CI, 83-92), respectively. By univariable analysis, DE (PFS: hazard ratio [HR], 1.27; 95% CI, 0.58-2.81, P = .55 and OS: HR, 1.40; 95% CI, 0.60-3.30; P = .44), DH (PFS: HR, 1.21; 95% CI, 0.27-5.31; P = .80 and OS: HR, 0.61; 95% CI, 0.08-4.73; P = .64), and non-GCB status (PFS: HR, 1.59; 95% CI, 0.83-3.03; P = .16 and OS: HR, 1.80; 95% CI, 0.89-3.67; P = .10) were associated with poorer outcomes. In patients with PET-CT–defined stage I/II DLBCL treated with R-CHOP–like therapy, with or without radiation, COO and DE and DH status were not significantly associated with inferior PFS or OS.
Machine learning and geophysical inversion — A numerical study
Authors: Russell Brian
Published: July 2019

As geophysicists, we are trained to conceptualize geophysical problems in detail. However, machine learning algorithms are more difficult to understand and are often thought of as simply “black boxes.” A numerical example is used here to illustrate the difference between geophysical inversion and inversion by machine learning. In doing so, an attempt is made to demystify machine learning algorithms and show that, like inverse problems, they have a definite mathematical structure that can be written down and understood. The example used is the extraction of the underlying reflection coefficients from a synthetic seismic response that was created by convolving a reflection coefficient dipole with a symmetric wavelet. Because the dipole is below the seismic tuning frequency, the overlapping wavelets create both an amplitude increase and extra nonphysical reflection coefficients in the synthetic seismic data. This is a common problem in real seismic data. In discussing the solution to this problem, the topics of deconvolution, recursive inversion, linear regression, and nonlinear regression using a feedforward neural network are covered. It is shown that if the inputs to the deconvolution problem are fully understood, this is the optimal way to extract the true reflection coefficients. However, if the geophysics is not fully understood and large amounts of data are available, machine learning can provide a viable alternative to geophysical inversion.
How long is (too) long?
Authors: Völlm Birgit
Published: July 2019

Forensic psychiatric services care for patients who present with a mental disorder as well as a risk to themselves or others, and have usually been convicted of an offence. Their needs are complex and the length of stay (LoS) in forensic settings is long. LoS is affected by patient factors as well as legal and policy issues. Owing to the considerable economic and ethical issues surrounding lengthy stays in highly restrictive settings, it is crucial that a strategy is developed for how to deal with this patient group.

Declaration of interest

None.
Patient-Perceived Lack of Choice in Receipt of Radioactive Iodine for Treatment of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
Authors: Wallner Lauren P. , Reyes-Gastelum David , Hamilton Ann S. , Ward Kevin C. , Hawley Sarah T. , Haymart Megan R.
Published: July 2019

PURPOSE

For many patients with differentiated thyroid cancer, use of radioactive iodine (RAI) does not improve survival or reduce recurrence risk. Yet there is wide variation in RAI use, emphasizing the importance of understanding patient perspectives regarding RAI decision making.

PATIENTS AND METHODS

All eligible patients diagnosed with thyroid cancer from 2014 to 2015 from the Georgia and Los Angeles SEER registries were surveyed (N = 2,632; response rate, 63%). Patients in whom selective RAI use is recommended were included in this analysis (n = 1,319). Patients were asked whether they felt like they had a choice to receive RAI (yes or no), how strongly their physician recommended RAI (5-point Likert-type scale), whether they received RAI (yes or no), and how satisfied they were with their RAI decision (more [score of 4 or greater] v less). Multivariable, weighted logistic regression with multiple imputation was used to assess the associations between patient characteristics and perception of no RAI choice and between perception of no RAI choice with receipt of RAI and decision satisfaction.

RESULTS

More than half of respondents (55.8%) perceived they did not have an RAI choice, and the majority of patients (75.9%) received RAI. The odds of perceiving no RAI choice was greater among those whose physician strongly recommended RAI (adjusted odds ratio [OR], 1.56; 95% CI, 1.13 to 2.17). Patients who perceived they did not have an RAI choice were more likely to receive RAI (adjusted OR, 2.50; 95% CI, 1.64 to 3.82) and report lower decision satisfaction (adjusted OR, 2.31; 95% CI, 1.67 to 3.20).

CONCLUSION

Many patients did not feel they had a choice about whether to receive RAI. Patients who perceived they did not have a choice were more likely to receive RAI and report lower decision satisfaction, suggesting a need for more shared decision making to reduce overtreatment.
Standardization of Education of Patients With Cancer in a Low- and Middle-Income Country: A Quality Improvement Project Using the Cancer and You Booklet
Authors: Habimana Olivier , Mukeshimana Vestine , Ahishakiye Albertine , Makuza Protais , Hategekimana Vedaste , Muhayimana Clemence , Dushimana Emmanuel , Shyirambere Cyprien , Haley Jennifer , Urusaro Sandra , Kennell-Heiling Stephanie , Buswell Lori
Published: July 2019

PURPOSE

The Butaro Cancer Centre of Excellence is the first comprehensive referral cancer center in Rwanda and at its inception did not have a standardized patient education program. Partners in Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima and the Rwandan Ministry of Health conducted a quality improvement project to increase patient knowledge by implementing a standardized oncology education program using picture-based and culturally appropriate materials designed for patients with cancer in low- and middle-income countries.

METHODS

Four Rwandan nurses were trained to provide patient education using the Cancer and You education booklet created by Global Oncology. A pre- and post-test design was used to evaluate patients’ knowledge of cancer, treatment, and management of adverse effects. Nurses administered a posteducation questionnaire in Kinyarwanda to determine patients’ level of satisfaction with the education session and booklet. The four nurses were interviewed at the completion of the project for their feedback. A total of 40 oncology patients were included in the pilot project, of which 85% reported completing primary school or less.

RESULTS

On average, participants improved 19% (95% CI, 13.9% to 24.1%; standard deviation, 16%) from pre- to postevaluation, demonstrating a significant increase in knowledge ( P ≤ .001). Nearly all patients (97.5%) reported that they were either satisfied or very satisfied with the education program. Oncology nurses gave positive feedback, highlighting that it was helpful to have a standard tool for education with descriptive illustrations for those patients with low literacy.

CONCLUSION

Implementation of a standardized patient education program demonstrated a statistically significant increase in patient knowledge and a high level of satisfaction among patients and nurses. The project serves as an example for other low- and middle-income countries looking to standardize oncology patient education.
Delivery Hospital Characteristics and Postpartum Maternal Mortality: A National Case–Control Study in France
Authors: Saucedo Monica , Bouvier-Colle Marie-Hélène , Blondel Béatrice , Bonnet Marie-Pierre , Deneux-Tharaux Catherine ,   for the ENCMM Study Group
Published: July 2019

BACKGROUND:

The variability in resources for managing critical events among maternity hospitals may impact maternal safety. Our main objective was to assess the risk of postpartum maternal death according to hospitals’ organizational characteristics. A secondary objective aimed to assess the specific risk of death due to postpartum hemorrhage (PPH).

METHODS:

This national population-based case–control study included all 2007–2009 postpartum maternal deaths from the national confidential enquiry (n = 147 cases) and a 2010 national representative sample of parturients (n = 14,639 controls). To adjust for referral bias, cases were classified by time when the condition/complication responsible for the death occurred: postpartum maternal deaths due to conditions present before delivery (n = 66) or during or after delivery (n = 81). Characteristics of delivery hospitals included 24/7 on-site availability of an anesthesiologist and an obstetrician, level of perinatal care, number of deliveries annually, and their teaching and profit status. In teaching and other nonprofit hospitals in France, obstetric care is organized on the principle of collective team-based management, while in for-profit hospitals, this organization is based mostly on that of “one woman–one doctor.” Logistic regression models were used to estimate adjusted odds ratios (aORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for postpartum maternal death.

RESULTS:

The risk of maternal death from prepartum conditions was lower for women who gave birth in for-profit compared with teaching hospitals (aOR, 0.3; 95% CI, 0.1–0.8; P = .02) and in hospitals with <1500 vs ≥1500 annual deliveries (aOR, 0.4; 95% CI, 0.1–0.9; P = .02). Conversely, the risk of postpartum maternal death from complications occurring during or after delivery was higher for women who delivered in for-profit compared with teaching hospitals (aOR, 2.8; 95% CI, 1.3–6.0; P = .009), as was the risk of death from PPH in for-profit versus nonprofit hospitals (aOR, 2.8; 95% CI, 1.2–6.5; P = .019).

CONCLUSIONS:

After adjustment for the referral bias related to prepartum morbidity, the risk of postpartum maternal mortality in France differs according to the hospital’s organizational characteristics.
Effects of Perioperative Administration of Acetaminophen on Postoperative Shivering: A Randomized, Triple-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Authors: Kinjo Takehiro , Tadokoro Takahiro , Tokushige Akihiro , Zamami Taketo , Taira Sumire , Ikehara Yumi , Tsuhako Chiemi , Ohtsu Hiroshi , Ueda Shinichiro , Kakinohana Manabu
Published: July 2019

BACKGROUND:

In this randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled trial, we tested the hypothesis that perioperative acetaminophen administration has a prophylactic effect on postoperative shivering.

METHODS:

Forty-five women scheduled for gynecological laparotomy were randomized to either the acetaminophen or the placebo groups. After induction of general anesthesia, the test drug (acetaminophen 15 mg/kg) or placebo (0.9% saline) was intravenously administered over 15 minutes. The primary outcome measure was the incidence of severe postoperative shivering (ie, shivering score >2) in the postanesthesia care unit, where patients stayed for 30 minutes after their emergence from anesthesia. For the secondary outcomes, core body temperature (BT) was recorded at the forehead just before anesthesia induction (time 0 [T0]), at the start of surgery (time 1 [T1]), at the end of surgery (time 2 [T2]), at the initiation of postoperative observation in the postanesthesia care unit (time 3 [T3]), and 30 minutes after T3 (time 4 [T4]). At 1 hour after T4 (ie, time 5 [T5]), the BT was recorded from the axilla (BTA). Primary outcome was analyzed using a χ2 test. BT recorded at the forehead (BTF) and BTA were analyzed using a 2-way repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) and a 2-sample t test, respectively. For all comparisons, a P value <.05 was considered statistically significant.

RESULTS:

The study duration was 2 years. Of the 45 patients initially enrolled, 8 patients were excluded. The acetaminophen and placebo groups included 18 and 19 patients, respectively. The incidence of severe postoperative shivering in the postanesthesia care unit was significantly lower in the acetaminophen group (22.2%) than in the placebo group (73.7%) (relative risk, 0.302; 95% confidence interval, 0.122–0.746; P = .005). Two-way repeated-measures ANOVA showed a significant effect of time (F
4,140 = 54.8; P < .001) and a significant time by treatment interaction (F
4,140 = 9.61; P < .001) but did not show a main effect of the treatment (F
1,35 = 1.83; P = .185) in BTF. Moreover, BTA at T5 was significantly lower in the acetaminophen group (mean [standard deviation {SD}], 37.2°C [0.48°C]) than in the placebo group (37.9°C [0.63°C]; P < .001).

CONCLUSIONS:

Our findings in patients undergoing gynecological laparotomy suggest that perioperative acetaminophen administration can prevent postoperative severe shivering. This prophylactic effect might be due to suppressing the postoperative increase in the BT set point, rather than lowering the threshold for shivering, as observed with clonidine.
Identification of the building blocks of ventricular septation in monitor lizards (Varanidae)
Authors: Hanemaaijer Jermo , Gregorovicova Martina , Nielsen Jan M. , Moorman Antoon F. M , Wang Tobias , Planken R. Nils , Christoffels Vincent M. , Sedmera David , Jensen Bjarke
Published: July 2019

Among lizards, only monitor lizards (Varanidae) have a functionally divided cardiac ventricle. The division results from the combined function of three partial septa, which may be homologous to the ventricular septum of mammals and archosaurs. We show in developing monitors that two septa, the ‘muscular ridge’ and ‘bulbuslamelle’, express the evolutionarily conserved transcription factors Tbx5, Irx1 and Irx2, orthologues of which mark the mammalian ventricular septum. Compaction of embryonic trabeculae contributes to the formation of these septa. The septa are positioned, however, to the right of the atrioventricular junction and they do not participate in the separation of incoming atrial blood streams. That separation is accomplished by the ‘vertical septum’, which expresses Tbx3 and Tbx5 and orchestrates the formation of the electrical conduction axis embedded in the ventricular septum. These expression patterns are more pronounced in monitors than in other lizards, and are associated with a deep electrical activation near the vertical septum, in contrast to the primitive base-to-apex activation of other lizards. We conclude that evolutionarily conserved transcriptional programmes may underlie the formation of the ventricular septa of monitors.
Integration of Wnt and FGF signaling in the Xenopus gastrula at TCF and Ets binding sites shows the importance of short-range repression by TCF in patterning the marginal zone
Authors: Kjolby Rachel A. S. , Truchado-Garcia Marta , Iruvanti Suvruta , Harland Richard M.
Published: July 2019

During Xenopus gastrulation, Wnt and FGF signaling pathways cooperate to induce posterior structures. Wnt target expression around the blastopore falls into two main categories: a horseshoe shape with a dorsal gap, as in Wnt8 expression; or a ring, as in FGF8 expression. Using ChIP-seq, we show, surprisingly, that the FGF signaling mediator Ets2 binds near all Wnt target genes. However, β-catenin preferentially binds at the promoters of genes with horseshoe patterns, but further from the promoters of genes with ring patterns. Manipulation of FGF or Wnt signaling demonstrated that ‘ring’ genes are responsive to FGF signaling at the dorsal midline, whereas ‘horseshoe’ genes are predominantly regulated by Wnt signaling. We suggest that, in the absence of active β-catenin at the dorsal midline, the DNA-binding protein TCF binds and actively represses gene activity only when close to the promoter. In contrast, genes without functional TCF sites at the promoter may be predominantly regulated by Ets at the dorsal midline and are expressed in a ring. These results suggest recruitment of only short-range repressors to potential Wnt targets in the Xenopus gastrula.
Mitochondrial genotype influences the response to cold stress in the European green crab, Carcinus maenas
Authors: Coyle Aspen E. , Voss Erin R. , Tepolt Carolyn K. , Carlon David B.
Published: July 2019

Hybrid zones provide natural experiments in recombination within and between genomes that may have strong effects on organismal fitness. On the East Coast of North America, two distinct lineages of the European green crab (Carcinus maenas) have been introduced in the last two centuries. These two lineages with putatively different adaptive properties have hybridized along the coast of the eastern Gulf of Maine, producing new nuclear and mitochondrial combinations that show clinal variation correlated with water temperature. To test the hypothesis that mitochondrial or nuclear genes have effects on thermal tolerance, we first measured the response to cold stress in crabs collected throughout the hybrid zone, then sequenced the mitochondrial CO1 gene and two nuclear single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) representative of nuclear genetic lineage. Mitochondrial haplotype had a strong association with the ability of crabs to right themselves at 4.5°C that was sex specific: haplotypes originally from northern Europe gave male crabs an advantage while there was no haplotype effect on righting in female crabs. By contrast, the two nuclear SNPs that were significant outliers in a comparison between northern and southern C. maenas populations had no effect on righting response at low temperature. These results add C. maenas to the shortlist of ectotherms in which mitochondrial variation has been shown to affect thermal tolerance, and suggest that natural selection is shaping the structure of the hybrid zone across the Gulf of Maine. Our limited genomic sampling does not eliminate the strong possibility that mito-nuclear co-adaptation may play a role in the differences in thermal phenotypes documented here. Linkage between mitochondrial genotype and thermal tolerance suggests a role for local adaptation in promoting the spread of invasive populations of C. maenas around the world.
Training-Induced Neural Plasticity and Strength Are Amplified After Stroke
Authors: Sun Yao , Zehr E. Paul
Published: July 2019

Following stroke, sensorimotor brain networks and descending regulation are compromised but spinal interlimb neural connections remain morphologically intact. After cross-education strength and locomotion training, amplified neural plasticity and functional responses are observed in chronic stroke compared with neurologically intact participants. We hypothesize that poststroke neuroplasticity is amplified because of the involvement of interlimb neural connections that persist from our quadrupedal ancestry.
Starving Millions and Right to Food
Authors: Vangala Sai Teja , Singh Anshuman
Published: July 2019

Right to food is a basic human right. In India, with increase in population the demand for food is on the rise. Providing adequate food to the teeming millions has been a challenge for the government. This paper explores the origin of right to food while placing the emphasis on the realisation of the right in its true sense. It argues that the state has failed to secure adequate food to its citizenry because of its misplaced priorities and lack of political will. It calls for strengthening of public distribution system and buffer stock to guarantee adequate food security to people.
Regional Benches of the Supreme Court of India - The Path Ahead
Authors: Mishra Sankalp
Published: July 2019

There is a need for the establishment of regional benches of the Supreme Court. By the analysis of various statistical data, the paper puts forward the urgent need for widening the reach of the Supreme Court and also to rejuvenate and reestablish the tarnishing reputation of the Supreme Court as an ordinary court of appeal. The paper explores the essential reasons for the establishment of benches of Supreme Court that can be broadly divided into three heads namely (i) wide access to justice (ii) Supreme Court reduced to an ordinary court of appeal (iii) litigation as a measure of well-being. The paper also analyses the recommendations laid out in the 95th, 120th, 125th and 229th Law Commission reports and analyses problem in hand, on the basis of analysis and the immediate need for the reform of the judicial system.
Enforcement of Human Rights: Effectiveness of International Legislation
Authors: Mukhopadhyay Devarshi
Published: July 2019

The juxtaposition of legal sovereignty against

international duty (in the form of fostering greater respect

for human rights across the globe) became one of the

founding attributes of the post World War II political

regime. Several human rights legislations were coined,

deliberated upon, and ratified. However, the fact that

ratification alone has not led to better human rights

regime is something that many would not deny. In fact,

this entire concept of drafting soft law principles has been

cynically questioned by critics, citing the lack of a proper

enforcement mechanism and real legitimacy as reasons

for its failure. Moreover, several empirical studies have

been evidence of the fact that respect for human rights is

more intrinsically connected with ancillary principles

such as a democratic regime, the strength of participation

of civil society, the conflict status of a country and several

others, and not treaty ratification alone. It is this claim

that the researcher has analyzed in the course of this

paper
Islamic Banking and its Legal Validity in India
Authors: Arushi Dikshit
Published: July 2019

Islamic banking is an emerging model of banking which is currently practiced in several countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and United Kingdom. The most intriguing aspect of Islamic banking is that it works on a purely no interest basis. Given the fact that India is a country with one of the largest Muslim populations in the world, the researchers believe it is important to understand the public awareness, acceptability and feasibility of introducing this system of banking in India. This paper primarily aims at discussing the legal viability of introducing Islamic banking in India, taking into account the current legal regime. In analyzing how forthcoming the population will be towards this banking system, a sample of the population was chosen from Pune and New Delhi and surveyed with the help of a questionnaire, leading to the inference that most people are open to the concept of interest free banking but are unwilling to accept the Islamic ideology it is derived from.
Third Gender Rights: The Battle for Equality
Authors: Mishra Akanksha
Published: July 2019

The identity of an individual is often determined by the moral dictates and judgments of the society. However, individuals who seek to challenge these with their personalities, sexual orientations and inclinations are often shunned, abandoned and treated as the “other”. Abandoned by families and ridiculed by negative stigmas, they are usually left with no other option, than resorting to begging or singing in weddings, to make a living. Even with such vulnerability to harassment and violence, their agony mostly remains unnoticed. This only indicates the extent of helplessness and neglect this community faces. Various rights granted to this community are seldom potent and welfare measures hibernate on paper. Though the Indian Constitution makes mighty promises prohibiting discrimination of all sorts, there exists ambiguity concerning the concept of gender and the effects that such a prohibition can have on third gender rights. With the Supreme Court taking a proactive step in the NALSA judgment, there has been significant attention drawn towards transgender rights, which will be examined in the paper subsequently. Highlighting the historical growth of the transgender people and analyzing their position in jurisdictions across the world, this research paper aims to shed light on the murky world of suffering and discrimination this community has been relegated to in India. Despite some positive developments that have contributed to increased awareness and recognition of their plight, major problems still plague this section of the society. In addition to the social and legal position of the transgender community and the judicial treatment of the same, the paper also seeks to act as an expose when it comes to make-believe cases of being transgender.
Olympics and Rule 40: A Critical Examination
Authors: Tiwari Vidhi K , Setty Suman
Published: July 2019

The most awaited event in the world of sports has given rise to a controversy, following the recent amendment in the form of the much discussed, Rule 40, of the Olympic Charter. This move has been criticized due its various drawbacks. In the wake of the same, an attempt has been made to critically examine the situation, considering the aspects of commercial marketing, intellectual property attributes relating to the event, rights of athletes and most importantly the effective implementation of this rule. In the London Olympics, rule 40 had secured a mention due to the protests initiated by athletes, on various public platforms. In furtherance of a critical evaluation, controversies have been summarized and examined. In the effort to depict the failed attempts at bringing about a harmonious balance between rights of athletes and getaways available to the independent sponsors, possible impacts in various dimensions have been addressed. The recent advertisement campaign of Nike, which holds the potential of initiating proceedings against an Indian hockey player, Rani Rampal, has also been assessed. The article concludes with highlighting a crucial need for considering the controversies emerging because of Rule 40.
Jurisdicción especial indígena, derecho colombiano y normativa internacional: la necesidad de un equilibrio en el marco de la extracción de minerales y el impacto de género.
Authors: Feo Valero Jordi
Published: July 2019

El presente artículo muestra el resultado del análisis jurídico efectuado sobre la relación existente entre la jurisdicción especial indígena, el derecho colombiano y la normativa internacional en el ámbito de la industria extractiva y el impacto de género. En este contexto, se propone una reflexión acerca de la igualdad de género y la extracción minera a la luz de la jurisdicción especial indígena, sus límites de acuerdo con la jurisprudencia nacional e internacional y la posibilidad de que la gestión de las actividades extractivas en territorios indígenas pudiera ser asumida por su jurisdicción. El artículo da cuenta de los principales problemas identificados en este ámbito, así como la posición que hasta el momento han adoptado el tribunal constitucional de la República de Colombia y diferentes instancias internacionales.
Measuring the Value of Recommendation Links on Product Demand
Authors: Kumar Anuj , Hosanagar Kartik
Published: July 2019

Every major e-commerce site recommends related products on a product’s page. According to a McKinsey & Company retail report, 35% of what consumers purchase on Amazon and 75% of what they watch on Netflix come from product recommendations based on sophisticated predictive algorithms.
A Comparative Study of Learning Styles and Motivational Factors in Traditional and Online Sections of a Business Course
Authors: Mitra Sinjini , Beenen Gerard
Published: July 2019

Online learning has grown tremendously over the past decade. As the trend continues, it is important to understand which students are likely to choose to enroll in online courses and which factors affect their performance. This study explored the differences in motivational factors among students enrolled in online and traditional face-to-face sections of a bottleneck business course, with a focus on how these factors differentially affect performance in the two formats. Furthermore, it provided useful insights into students’ decisions to select a particular course format. Results based on a sample of 146 students at a large public university showed that autonomous motivation and intrinsic value predicted students’ enrollment in online courses and performance in those courses. On the other hand, performance and learning approach goal orientations predicted students’ enrollment in traditional face-to-face courses and their performance in those courses. Learning styles such as reflective observation and abstract experience predicted performance, yet had no impact on course format selection. We discuss implications of these findings for student advising, course design and delivery, and broader impacts on student retention and on-time graduation.
PESQUISA E PRÁTICA DE ENSINO EM GEOGRAFIA: PRODUÇÃO TEXTUAL AUTORAL E AUTONOMIZAÇÃO DE SABERES
Authors: Azevedo Luyanne Catarina Lourenço de , Fortuna Denizart Da Silva
Published: July 2019

A produção textual autoral foi uma das atividades desenvolvidas na monitoria e nos estágios de Pesquisa e Prática de Ensino em Geografia II e IV, compreendendo que tal produção é condição essencial para o processo formativo de futuros professores. Além da mediação do conhecimento geográfico, confeccionar tais textos cumpre a função de recurso pedagógico para as(os) próprias(os) licenciandas(os) nesses estágios. O foco foi apresentar a produção de textos didáticos autorais enquanto possibilidade de (re)criação de sentidos e conceitos diante das diferentes realidades escolares por meio de múltiplas linguagens. Presente em qualquer espaço educativo, a linguagem pressupõe produção de sentidos e de discurso compreendido como significação. A cultura igualmente depende da simbolização e consequentemente do discurso e da linguagem, ou seja, eles estão inter-relacionados. Com livre escolha referente aos gêneros discursivos, os discentes analisaram distintas obras didáticas e paradidáticas para a elaboração dos seus textos, tendo em mente que conceitos carregam significados, e que esta produção requer, além da pesquisa, atenção para o tipo de discurso presentes nos materiais. O incentivo a esta experiência se faz essencial, uma vez que a partir de realidades escolares diversas desenvolve-se a autonomia necessária para a elaboração de conteúdos curriculares contextualizados.
#DIFERENÇA: CLICAR, POSTAR E COMPARTILHAR
Authors: DE MEDEIROS CRISTIANO SANT'ANNA
Published: July 2019

Esse artigo, partindo das premissas dos estudos nos/dos/com os cotidianos, entrelaçado com as redes sociais da internet, apresenta uma pesquisa de doutorado, que teve como objetivo pensar com imagens compartilhadas por estudantes do terceiro ano do Ensino Médio, as noções de diferença tecidas com essa prática em suas articulações com as narrativas que engendraram. As imagens foram compartilhadas na rede social da internet Facebook, em  grupos criados para este fim, denominados #Diferença e que operaram como dispositivo de pesquisa num contexto que enunciamos como “sociedade do compartilhamento”. As imagens, acompanhadas de suas narrativas/análises, nos deram pistas para pensar nos múltiplos atravessamentos e bricolagens entre imagens e ideias de diferença que são criadas e circulam nas múltiplas redes educativas, proporcionando assim diferentes espaços de debate e aprendizagem.
O PAPEL DA EDUCAÇÃO NA APRENDIZAGEM E NO CONHECIMENTO
Authors: Werneck Vera Rudge
Published: July 2019

O artigo tem como objetivo refletir sobre o papel da educação na construção do conhecimento. De início aceita como conceituação de educação, o processo que leva o educando a reconhecer, buscar, instaurar e hierarquizar os valores de modo a aprimorar-se como pessoa humana e como personalidade individual. Distingue por isso, educação, instrução e cultura. Em seguida analisa a noção de “construção do conhecimento” mostrando as diferentes compreensões do termo: como produção científica resultante das pesquisas dos especialistas, dos cientistas nas suas diversas áreas e como apreensão individual dos saberes constituídos, ou seja, como aprendizagem individual. Apoia-se na Teoria dos Valores e na Fenomenologia para concluir mostrando a interferência da educação na construção do conhecimento seja como aprendizagem individual pelo reconhecimento e pela hierarquização dos valores.
A PRÉ-ESCOLA OBRIGATÓRIA NO BRASIL E OS DESAFIOS NA FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES
Authors: Paschoal Jaqueline Delgado
Published: July 2019

O artigo tem por objetivo discutir a formação de professores a partir da obrigatoriedade da pré-escola, prescrita pela Emenda Constitucional nº 59, de 2009. A falta de compreensão sobre as especificidades dessa etapa da Educação Básica, aliada à formação precária de seus profissionais, pode levar a um retrocesso histórico por meio de práticas de antecipação da escola, como ocorreu nos meados da década de setenta, devido à formalização da educação pré-escolar no Brasil. Diante disso, consideramos que inúmeros são os desafios e as perspectivas no que diz respeito à formação, pois todas as crianças têm direito à educação de qualidade desde o nascimento, para além da obrigatoriedade na pré-escola.
A CAPOEIRA E A EDUCAÇÃO FISICA ESCOLAR. Primeiros apontamentos sobre suas práticas, suas aproximações e seus distanciamentos no que se refere ao saber/fazer.
Authors: Natividade Lindinalvo
Published: July 2019

Este trabalho é um dos primeiros apontamentos do nosso projeto tese de doutorado, cujo objetivo é abordar questões referentes à CAPOEIRA e suas práticas na Educação Física escolar no que tange o saber/fazer com suas aproximações e/ou distanciamentos. A metodologia de pesquisa aplicada foi do tipo qualitativa descritiva feita inicialmente com base revisão de literatura e através do método de pesquisa participante compartilhando a vivência dos sujeitos pesquisados através de questionários. Observamos que mesmo apesar de leis como a 10.639/03 e 11.645/08, ainda falta em alguns profissionais de educação física segurança, vivencia e interesse para a aplicação da Capoeira como conteúdo nas aulas de educação física escolar.
SER PROFESSOR/A INICIANTE DIANTE DAS POLÍTICAS CURRICULARES ATUAIS
Authors: Morais Joelson De Sousa
Published: July 2019

Este artigo bibliográfico, faz algumas reflexões acerca da Biografia Educativa, como dispositivos de investigação-formação na educação, entrelaçadas com o contexto das políticas curriculares no cotidiano de professores/as iniciantes. Tem como objetivo: compreender as implicações das políticas curriculares atuais na tessitura das identidades de professoras iniciantes. Os resultados evidenciam que o confronto que o profissional no início da carreira docente enfrenta, em decorrência das mudanças que vem sendo impostas e se delineando no contexto da sociedade neoliberal atualmente, sobretudo, das políticas curriculares, traz inúmeras dúvidas e ambiguidades relacionados aos saberes e fazeres que são necessários mobilizar no cotidiano da prática pedagógica.
O Cão e o Curumim: o encontro como processo educativo
Authors: Siems-Marcondes Maria Edith Romano
Published: July 2019

Trata de resenha do livro "O cão e o curumim", de Cristino Wapichana que, premiado autor indígena que vem se destacando no cenário internacional conquistando os mais importantes prêmios literários da atualidade e que ao narrar aspectos da infância de uma criança indígena entremeia questões fundamentais ao se pensar em processos educativos da infância indígena.
Rare health conditions 25: Bardet-Biedl syndrome, Kearns-Sayre syndrome, De Clérambault's syndrome
Authors: Barber Chris
Published: July 2019

The purpose of this series is to briefly highlight a range of rare health conditions. Rare health conditions are those that affect no more and usually less than 1 person in every 2000 and many HCAs and nurses will encounter some of these conditions given the high number of these conditions. This 25th article will explore three of these conditions.
There's no such thing as a good trip…
Authors: Burrows Imogen , Gaché Ricky
Published: July 2019

Dr Imogen Burrows BVetMed CertAVP(EM) MRCVS, Lingfield Equine Vets and Ricky Gaché Dip WCF, Ricky Gaché Farriers Ltd., investigate the possible causes and solutions
Equine dental caries – potentially catastrophic
Authors: Lilly Gemma
Published: July 2019

Gemma Lilly BAEDT, discusses this common yet if identified in time, treatable condition
Working together to ‘Stamp Out Strangles’
Authors: Vilela Andie
Published: July 2019

Andie Vilela, Education and Campaigns Manager at Redwings Horse Sanctuary, provides an update on the progress of this vital campaign
Water: how much is enough?
Authors: Chapman Stella
Published: July 2019

Stella Chapman BVSc(Hons) MRCVS explains what happens when a horse dehydrates
Probiotics, prebiotics and faecal microbial transplant
Authors: Watson Rebecca
Published: July 2019

Rebecca Watson MSc RVN asks is it possible to manipulate the equine microbiome?
Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in primary care
Authors: Rantell Angie
Published: July 2019

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has released an updated guideline on urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Angie Rantell explores the changes and recommendations for patients, highlighting which are relevant to management in primary care

In 2019, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence published a new guideline on urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. This articles provides an overview of the changes to the recommendations relevant to the primary care setting, mainly related to assessment and conservative management, along with a review of when to refer into specialist services. A brief overview of the changes it has made in secondary care will also be discussed.
BLENDING: SEBUAH ALTERNATIF DALAM PENAMAAN MAKANAN DAN MINUMAN RINGAN
Authors: Giyatmi Giyatmi , Wijayava Ratih , Arumi Sihindun
Published: July 2019

This research aims at finding kinds of blend and describing the formation of blend in snack names found in supermarket around Sukoharjo, Central Java. This research is a descriptive qualitative research. Data of this research are the blend which are used in snack brands. The data are taken from several shops and supermarkets such as Indomaret, Alfamart, Mitra, Jumbo, and Hyperrmart in Sukoharjo area. This research uses observation and writing techniques. The data analysis consists of data reduction, data display, and data verification. The data reduction is done by reducing snack brands with no blend in the data collection process. The research uses triangulation theory to deal with the types of blend and the formation of blend. The research finds 62 data of snack brands which use blend. There are three kinds of blend, such as blend with clipping (51 data), blend with phonemic overlapping (7 data), and blend with overlapping and clipping (4 data). Most of the blends are blends with clipping because they are the easiest way to create a new word using blend. Meanwhile, there are 13 ways of blend formation.
Prácticas de recursos humanos que impactan la estrategia de sostenibilidad ambiental
Authors: Gutiérrez-Rua Jimena , Posada-García Maria Daniela , González-Pérez María Alejandra
Published: July 2019

Este artículo es una revisión de la literatura existente sobre investigaciones que han explorado el vínculo entre las prácticas de recursos humanos (RRHH) y la sostenibilidad ambiental en el contexto organizacional, para identificar con ello las prácticas de RRHH que impactan la estrategia de sostenibilidad ambiental. La contribución de este artículo para fines académicos y prácticos es establecer cuáles son los impactos en las estrategias de sostenibilidad ambiental y cómo pueden alcanzarse a través de la gestión estratégica de RRHH. Los principales hallazgos de esta investigación dan elementos para la construcción de un modelo de diseño e implementación para aquellas organizaciones que tienen la intención de ser más efectivas en su gestión ambiental y marcar el rumbo para futuros investigadores que quieran responder desde el campo de los RRHH a las necesidades globales de preservar y proteger el medio ambiente.
DETERMINACIÓN DE LA DISTRIBUCIÓN DE DOSIS EN OBJETO SIMULADOR DE PULMÓN MEDIANTE SIMULACIÓN MONTE CARLO USANDO CÓDIGO PENELOPE
Authors: Apaza Veliz Danny G. , Chahuara Cruz Ruben D. , Sellerico Mamani Pedro P. , Vega Ramírez José L.
Published: July 2019

La radioterapia es el tratamiento más aplicado a los pacientes que padecen cáncer, donde es irradiado el volumen del tumor, tomando en cuenta diversos criterios para evitar dañar los tejidos sanos, por tanto, es importante tener la certeza de que la dosis suministrada es la correcta. Con el fin de desarrollar un método precisó de verificación del planeamiento de tratamiento se construyo objetos simuladores de pulmón y tejido blando a base de resina epoxi, esferas fenolíticas y carbonato de calcio, estos fueron analizados por microscopia de barrido electrónico y validados mediante simulación Monte Carlo usando código Penélope v.2008 en comparación con publicaciones del Instituto Nacional de Estándares y Tecnología (NIST por sus siglas en ingles). Con esto se evaluó la interacción de la radiación con objetos simuladores homogéneos (pulmón) y heterogéneos (pulmón, tejido blando, pulmón) construidos y simulados. Siendo el principal objetivo de este trabajo el uso de los objetos simuladores  en condiciones similares a la que se utiliza en la irradiación de un caso clínico en radioterapia, obteniéndose  curvas de porcentaje de dosis a profundidad (PDP) y curvas de perfil de campo  para pequeños campos de 1x1cm2 y 2x2cm2, con haces de fotones de 6 MeV de energía.
SÍNTESIS Y MODIFICACIÓN DE COLOIDES CON NANOPARTÍCULAS DE PLATA POR ABLACIÓN LÁSER EN AGUA DESIONIZADA.
Authors: Rivera Esteban Jesus M. , Valverde Alva Miguel A. , Aldama Reyna Claver W.
Published: July 2019

Coloides con nanopartículas esféricas de plata fueron obtenidos por la técnica de ablación con láser pulsado en líquidos. Los parámetros del láser para la síntesis fueron: longitud de onda de 1064 nm, duración de pulso láser de 10 ns, energía por pulso de 15.7 mJ, 2400, 3600 y 4800 pulsos láser. La radiación láser infrarroja fue enfocada por una lente convergente sobre la superficie de un blanco de plata sumergido en agua desionizada. Para la síntesis de los coloides se utilizó el modo de disparo manual de láser. Cada coloide sintetizado (muestra referencia) fue post irradiado con el mismo láser considerado para la síntesis, pero con energía incidente de 8.3 mJ. Para la post irradiación se consideró una razón de repetición de 10 Hz y diferentes números de pulsos. Durante la post irradiación, el rompimiento óptico del coloide se produjo a mitad de altura del mismo. La caracterización de los coloides se realizó con las técnicas de espectroscopia ultravioleta-visible y microscopia electrónica de barrido. Las curvas para el máximo de absorción y la integral del espectro de absorción en el intervalo correspondiente al infrarrojo cercano (desde 600 nm a 800 nm) sugieren que conforme se incrementó el número de pulsos láser considerados para la post irradiación de una muestra referencia, se presentó: ablación y fragmentación denanopartículas hasta un tamaño crítico, agregación, aglomeración y sedimentación de nanopartículas. Se encontró una dependencia entre las propiedades ópticas de nanopartículas de plata con las condiciones de síntesis y post irradiación de coloides con láser pulsado y enfocado.
KESEJAHTERAAN RAKYAT DAN IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN TRANSPORTASI LAUT DI JAWA BARAT
Authors: Asmawi Awing
Published: July 2019

This article discusses how public policy on transport can have a welfare impact on society. The study of marine transportation is conducted in West Java, Indonesia. This is important because the development of marine transportation services can have a very close relationship with social welfare and economic growth of a region. This study uses a case study method of activities which is the implementation of the West Java government program to its people regarding sea transportation. Interview, observation, and document analysis are used to collect data. A face-to-face interview using a questionnaire has been developed for this study. The study findings show that in addition to designing and implementing the sea transportation development plan in West Java, the marine transportation policy also involves the national government of Indonesia. All marine transportation policy is intended primarily for the welfare of the community. However, here and there-there are still shortcomings that need to be improved
MUZIUM MASJID SULTAN ABDULLAH PEKAN PAHANG DAN USAHA MEMPERKASAKAN PEMIKIRAN ISLAM DI MALAYSIA
Authors: Abdul Jalal Ahmad Farid , Yusuf Abdullah , Abd Hamid Ahmad Faisal , Abd Rahim Rahimin Affandi
Published: July 2019

Tulisan ini membahas tentang masjid yang berfungsi juga sebagai museum. Hal ini disandarkan pada pemiikiran bahwa pendidikan Islam moden akan menjadi lebih berkesan apabila digunakan melalui mekanisme muzium. Pengkaji moden telah mengakui hal ini sehingga mereka menekankan peri pentingnya diterapkan  pedagogi pendidikan berasaskan muzium. Keberkesanan ini berpunca daripada kelebihan pendidikan berasaskan muzium yang memungkinkan pengunjung memahami sesuatu fakta melalui pembuktian objek/artifak dan bukannya secara teori absrak sepertimana dipelajari di sekolah. Jadi, berasaskan pada latarbelakang ini, kajian ini akan melihat sumbangan MMSAPP (Muzium Masjid Sultan Abdullah Pekan Pahang) yang dianggap sebagai semi institusi pendidikan dalam memperkasakan pemikiran Islam. Sifatnya agak unik memandangkan MMSAPP adalah satu-satunya institusi muzium Islam yang membawa konsep muzium–masjid.