bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pattern and Atherogenic Index of Dyslipidaemia among Hypertensive Patients
Authors: Umuerri E.M.
Published: October 2020

Objective: To describe the prevalence, pattern and atherogenic index of dyslipidaemia among hypertensive patients.Method: Cross-sectional study of hypertensive subjects at first presentation in a community-based cardiology clinic in Delta State, Nigeria. The Delta State University Teaching Hospital Health Research Ethics Committee granted ethical approval for the study. Fasting serum lipid profile was  retrieved and atherogenic indices calculated. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 23.0.Result: The mean age of the 227 subjects was 55.4 (±13.6) years, and 111 (48.9%) were males. A total of 154 (67.8%) had at least one abnormal lipid profile level, out of which 56.5% were females (p=0.018). The pattern of dyslipidaemia [isolated (56, 36.4%), two-combined (65, 42.2%), and mixed (33, 21.4%)] did not differ by sex (p = 0.173). The predisposition to high cardiovascular risk was predicted by atherogenic index of plasma (59.5%),atherogenic coefficient (43.6%), Castelli ratios I, II (29.1%, 26.9%).Conclusion: The prevalence of dyslipidaemia was 67.8%. Two-combined dyslipidaemia was the most common pattern

Keywords: Dyslipidaemia, atherogenic index, hypertension, prevalence, Nigeria
New Insights into HIV/AIDS for Students and Healthcare Professionals
Authors: Omobuwa Olubukunola
Published: October 2020

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Angielska doktryna promissory estoppel a polska klauzula nadużycia prawa
Authors:   Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Gołębia 24, 31-007 Kraków, Poland, Halberda Jan
Published: October 2020

The English doctrine of promissory estoppel and the Polish clause of abuse of law The article discusses the problem of evolution and the premises used in applying the English concept known as promissory estoppel. The birth of this legal concept has been discussed on the example of the most important court cases, the so called leading cases, such as, among others, that of High Trees (1947) and Combe v. Combe (1951), in which it was lord Denning who adjudicated. In the article, the author also analyzes the general principles of invoking promissory estoppel. He indicates that in the course of a court trial it is necessary to prove the existence of a promise, on the basis of which the person who was promised something, while acting in accordance with the common sense, decided to withdraw and by undertaking certain definite steps ultimately suffered a loss, whereas withdrawal on the part of the person making a promise would be unjustified. The author of the paper made an effort to try to answer the question whether the abuse of right clause mentioned in Art. 5 of the Civil Code may be regarded as the Polish equivalent of promissory estoppel.
Nienależne świadczenie w polskim Kodeksie zobowiązań z 1933 r. na tle porównawczym
Authors:   Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Gołębia 24, 31-007 Kraków, Poland, Halberda Jan
Published: October 2020

Undue Payment in the Polish Code of Obligations of 1933 as Compared with Other Regulations of That Time The present paper discusses the concept of undue payment as found in the Polish Code of Obligations of 1933. The research is comparative in nature since it also explores the institution in question in other contemporary codes (Code Civil, ABGB, BGB and Obligationrecht), Roman law, and the Polish Civil Code of 1964 (1). The discussion is concerned with the framework of legal provisions on undue payment in the aforementioned sources (2). Furthermore, while applying a framework of the Roman condictiones the paper analyses the grounds of the action (3). It presents circumstances which allowed a payor to seek recovery of his payment (4–6) and those which precluded the claim (7). Then the paper gives an illustration of the scope of a payee’s liability (8). In his fi nal remarks, the author attempts to assess undue payment as regulated in the Code of Obligations (9).
Проблемы установления
и применения претензионного досудебного порядка урегулирования спора
в арбитражном процессе
Authors: Юдин А.В.
Published: October 2020

В СТАТЬЕ РАССМАТРИВАЮТСЯ НАИБОЛЕЕ АКТУАЛЬНЫЕ ВОПРОСЫ, СВЯЗАННЫЕ С ВВЕДЕНИЕМ ОБЯЗАТЕЛЬНОГО ДОСУДЕБНОГО ПРЕТЕНЗИОННОГО ПОРЯДКА УРЕ ГУЛИРОВАНИЯ СПОРА В АРБИТРАЖНОМ ПРОЦЕССЕ; ГЛАВНЫМ ОБРАЗОМ ВОПРОСЫ, НЕ НАШЕДШИЕ ОКОНЧАТЕЛЬНОГО РАЗРЕШЕНИЯ В СУДЕБНОЙ ПРАКТИКЕ. ИССЛЕДУЕТСЯ ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ НОРМ О ДОСУДЕБНОМ ПРЕТЕНЗИОННОМ ПОРЯДКЕ УРЕГ ЛИРОВАНИЯ СПОРА В УСЛОВИЯХ АКТИВНОГО И ПАССИВНОГО ПРОЦЕССУАЛЬНОГО СОУЧАСТИЯ, ЗАМЕНЫ НЕНАДЛЕЖАЩЕГО ОТВЕТЧИКА ПРИ ИЗМЕНЕНИИ ТРЕБОВАНИЙ, В СИТУАЦИИ РАСХОЖДЕНИЯ ПРЕТЕНЗИОННОГО И ИСКОВОГО ТРЕБОВАНИЯ. ТАКЖЕ РАССМАТРИВАЮТСЯ ПОСЛЕДСТВИЯ НАРУШЕНИЯ ДОСУДЕБНОГО ПРЕТЕНЗИОННОГО ПОРЯДКА И СРЕДСТВА ИСПРАВЛЕНИЯ ДОПУЩЕННЫХ НАРУШЕНИЙ, ДРУГИЕ ПРОБЛЕМЫ ДЕЙСТВИЯ ПРОЦЕССУАЛЬНЫХ НОРМ О ДОСУДЕБНОМ ПОРЯДКЕ УРЕГУЛИРОВАНИЯ В УСЛОВИЯХ ОСЛОЖНЕНИЯ АРБИТРАЖНОГО ПРОЦЕССА.
Spatial Analysis and Temporal Trend of Registered Noise Complaints in the City of Milan, Italy
Authors: Benocci R. , Muchetti S. S. , Salvi D. , Angelini F. , Brambilla G. , Zambon G.
Published: October 2020

Noise complaints, expressed by individuals or a group of people, are the outcome of a complex behaviour depending not only on the noise exposure and its evoked annoyance, but also on other factors such as socioeconomic ones. Noise annoyance has significant impacts on the quality of life and health of inhabitants, as well as social cohesion. Thus, noise complaints are a very important issue to tackle for national and local policy makers and for all stakeholders involved in planning and management of noise mitigation actions. Within the above framework, the present study describes the analysis of noise complaints submitted by citizens to the municipality of Milan, Italy, from years 2000 to 2015. These complaints have been organized in a database and analyzed considering: i) types of noise source (technical facilities, music, transport infrastructures, etc.); ii) business/leisure activities (retail and catering businesses, production, service sector, etc.) and iii) outcomes of the complaints inspection by local authorities. In addition, by means of a GIS software, the territorial distribution of noise complaints has been determined according to the noise source category and disturbing activity. This analysis includes also a geo-statistical representation by density maps. The results show that, even though road traffic is the dominant noise source in residential and urban areas, the perception of other noises, such as those from industrial facilities, civil construction and social activities (parties, fairs and open air markets, residential noise, etc.), is perceived as more annoying. The results show that since 2007 the number of noise complaints (about 100-150 complaints/year) remains almost constant across the years. However, the spreading of leisure activities, malls, exhibition centers and venues, as observed for the years 2014-2015, would most likely grow them even more. This outcome can assist the local authority in the management of the activities in order to reduce their harmful impact on the population.
ANTHRACNOSE OF THE ANNONACEAE IN PUERTO RICO
Authors: Alvarez García L. A.
Published: October 2020

The incidence of Gloeosporium gloeosporioides anthracnose on the Annonaceae in Puerto Rico seems to be correlated with high relative humidities. Experiments have shown that the Annonaceae are seriously attacked by the anthracnose fungus in the northeastern and wet inland regions of Puerto Rico. The disease is responsible for a constant drop of flowers and fruits, a die-back of twigs and branches and a damping-off of the seedlings. The growing of Annonaceae is commercially impossible under unfavorable environmental conditions, such as high atmospheric moisture. Annonaceae are found growing almost free from anthracnose in the dry south and southwestern part of Puerto Rico, developing well and producing heavy crops. The casual agent of infection is a polymorphic organism, involving many forms, exhibiting different morphological characters, such as color of colony, color of spore masses, and type of mycelium.
ASPERGILLUS ROOT-STALK ROT OF SANSEVIERIA (SANSEVIERIA LAURENTII, WILDEM)
Authors: Alvarez García L. A. , Díaz Miguel A.
Published: October 2020

The results of the experiments conducted at Mr. Charles Pennok's farm in Río Piedras, (North and South nurseries) during the two-month period from December 1945 to January 1946, to find an effective commercial control for aspergillus rootstalk rot of Sansevieria, revealed the practical fungicidal value of Spergon, Semesan Jr. and bichloride of mercury; the latter followed by thorough washings. Dusting with Spergon and Semesan Jr. is easy and inexpensive. Spergon, which is easily recognized in treated cuttings by its yellow color, was finally selected for the commercial treatment of Sansevierias slips prior to shipping. This treatment of root-stalk cuttings also lessens considerably decay in seed beds. It can be used either in powder form or in water suspension.
Título en español.
Authors: A. González Chapel  , J. I. Cabrera
Published: October 2020

Resumen en español.
Application of Nano particles by Layer-by-Layer (LBL) Deposition Technique to Improve the Functionality of Textiles
Authors: Dr. Chet Ram Meena
Published: October 2020

Few decades back, a Nano word with big promising has been precipitously implying itself into the world's
realization and associates with everyday life, economics and globally consequences. Functionalization of
textile polymers has been practiced by different techniques to confer new properties on to the fibre so as to
enable their application in fields other than textile industry. Nanotechnology may deliver the better
performances and functionality to the textile materials due to the high surface area and energy. Further,
Nanoparticles can apply on the fabrics by coating method without affecting the comfort and feel of the fabrics.
It has improved the various properties like ultra violet protection, antibacterial and stain proof etc. LBL
techniques is used to produce a thin polymeric film in a controlled manner on a surface of fabrics by using of
different size of molecular weights and charges of polyelectrolytes. The unique feature of this technique is
that it forms a very thin layer on fabric surface (1-10 nm) as compared to other available techniques; thus, no
deterioration of surface properties of the substrate on which they are deposited. Nano TiO2 and ZnO particles
along with polyelectrolytes and produce PEM on the Nylon 66 substrate by using LBL technique to get the
antimicrobial and Ultraviolet protection property.
ANTI-CRISIS MANAGEMENT OF PASTURE AREAS IN KAZAKHSTAN BASED ON AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEM
Authors:   S.Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University Russian Federation, Akimov V. V. , Gumanazarov K. B. ,   Kazakh University of Technology and Business Russian Federation, Mizambekova ZH. K. ,   Kazakh University of Technology and Business Russian Federation
Published: October 2020

The purpose of the studyis to study the problems of stopping and preventing the process of desertification of pasture lands in Kazakhstan and development of measures for anticrisis management of cattle grazing territories by introducing a model of automated information management system (AIMS). The authors provide data on the considered issue as part of the implementation of the Program on Combating Desertification in the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2005-2015. Based on the analysis of the influence of anthropogenic factors on vegetation and soil surface of deserted zone of the republic, it was revealed that its total area is more than 50 mln ha, which has conditioned the relevance and timeliness of the system of measures aimed to overcome desertification of the republic's pasture lands. The results of the implementation of AIMS are shown on the example of a pilot innovation-active territory of administrative district using the public information system (GIS) and cooperation of agribusiness objects based on Smart technologies. Managing the diversity and differentiation of agricultural landscape determines the stability of its balance, self-restoration of potential and resistance to anthropogenic loads. Therefore, when managing pastures, it is necessary to preserve diversity of biotopes, primarily regeneration centers, swampy meadows and pastures, nodal thickening of biota; avoid uniform agricultural relief to maintain the balance of many biotic and abiotic factors in landscape; strive to create interconnected elements of ecological frame of the area, for which the development of appropriate automated information management system is required.
DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL AGRICULTURE IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors:   West Kazakhstan Innovative-Technological University Russian Federation, Kurmanova G. K. , Sukhanberdina B. B. ,   West Kazakhstan Innovative-Technological University Russian Federation, Urazova B. A. ,   West Kazakhstan Innovative-Technological University Russian Federation
Published: October 2020

The authors note the importance of the topic under study, since important tasks of sustainable development of AIC are being solved at the regional level: investment optimization, production growth, increased employment of the active population, and development of innovative activities. Public support for agriculture and business processes make it possible to ensure the solution of these problems. Data in the field of agro-industrial complex cover macro level (agricultural production as a whole), meso level (intersectoral economic ties of enterprises of various spheres and business activity), and micro level (individual agricultural producers). Calculation data for the regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan are presented: the population in villages, the ratio between urban and rural residents, growth rate of the rural population, its share. The size of the gross domestic product in the industry is analyzed. It was revealed which regions make the greatest contribution to its development. The indicators of the number of livestock and poultry, volume of main types of livestock products at the regional level have been investigated, since they characterize the provision of food security of the State. Legal framework that determines the reproduction processes in domestic agricultural sector associated with the growth of profitability, production of organic products is highlighted. Regional features, trends and prospects in AIC of the country are indicated. Using statistical data, assessment of agro-industrial production of the regions is presented. It is concluded that agricultural development is the basis of national sovereignty, State agricultural policy aimed at sustainable development of rural areas.
MEASURES OF PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR AGRO-INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors:   Academician Z. Aldamzhar Kostanay Social-Technical University Russian Federation, Baikadamov N. T. , Zhakupova B. A. ,   K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional State University Russian Federation, Kelbetova S. ZH. ,   K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional State University Russian Federation
Published: October 2020

Analyzing the economic policy in the field of AIC, the authors studied the main directions and priorities of public support for agricultural sector of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The analysis of current state and development trends of the industry is carried out. The problems of agro-industrial production are outlined. The measures for the implementation of agricultural policy of Kazakhstan are considered. Prospects for solving pressing issues are shown in the frame-work of the medium and long-term State programs for agricultural sector of the republic. The main principles of public support for agriculture as the most important sector of national economy are considered. Methods and forms of public support for agro-industrial complex are analyzed, where special attention is paid to government preferential subsidies and lending to AIC entities. Some aspects of employment policy in agricultural entities and agricultural labor market are considered. Based on the results of the study, conclusions were done on the importance of State regulation of the country's agricultural sector for ensuring food security, increasing the competitiveness of domestic agricultural products on domestic and foreign markets based on innovative development, creating a favorable environment for expanding business system, increasing the investment attractiveness of the industry, and financial stability of commodity producers.
EFFICIENT FUNCTIONING OF ENTERPRISES IN AGRICULTURAL SECTOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors:   Kazakh National Agrarian Research University Russian Federation, Tireuov K. M. , Kerimova U. K. ,   Kazakh National Agrarian Research University Russian Federation, Turekulov S. A. ,   Kazakh National Agrarian Research University Russian Federation
Published: October 2020

The authors analyze the current state of development of agriculture in the country, show ways to improve the performance of agricultural sector. The AIC aims to ensure the food security of the State, characterized by the level of satisfaction of the population with food, quality of food. The article notes that in the structure of gross national product, its share is still low, and the republic is import-dependent for certain types of agricultural products. The analysis of agricultural production in the context of categories of farms is given. The main reasons hindering its development are identified, such as: the presence of a significant number of inefficient small farms, a weak material and technical base, low level of implementation of innovative technologies in production. It has been justified that agricultural enterprises function most effectively on agrofood market, while peasant (private) farms prevail in number in agricultural entities, their number is 94%, or 196 thousand units. It has been determined that in the conditions of development of market relations, small peasant farms are also necessary, which more flexibly respond to consumer demand, but they must be effective. The comparison of the main economic indicators of agricultural enterprises and peasant (private) households is carried out. In practice, 40% of p (p) f have no more than 10 ha of land and generally work unprofitably. The authors believe that large, commercial farms should be formed in Kazakhstan, which should produce competitive, export-oriented agricultural products.
Do Dance Majors Need Entrepreneurial Skills?
Authors: Mullins Tara Z.
Published: October 2020

Dance majors take courses in technique, history, theory, choreography and production, but do not often take entrepreneurship-based classes. It might be said that if dance majors wish to be dance entrepreneurs or business owners, they should supplement their education with specific courses/certificates/degrees that teach those skills. It could be argued, however, that all dancers need these skills to have a sustainable career. Looking at the dance industry from the vantage point of a 25-year career, I wonder: Are we cheating dance students and the dance industry by not consistently incorporating entrepreneurial skills into a formal dance curriculum? This opinion paper delves into this very question. I sent an online survey to dance studio and company owners to evaluate the hard and soft skills they are seeing from current and potential employees with dance degrees. I also provide a brief overview of degree plans in the nation’s top dance programs. The results of the survey suggested a gap in both hard and soft skills needed to be an entrepreneur. The results of the overview indicated that few departments have robust required offerings in career/marketing/entrepreneurship-based performing arts courses. These findings are a springboard for further research and conversation regarding whether there is a need for entrepreneurship-based courses in dance majors’ course of study.
Libraries and Arts Entrepreneurship Education
Authors: Roberts Joel
Published: October 2020

In reaction to evolution in the way information is digested, libraries have undergone a transformation over the past couple of decades. Consequently, libraries everywhere have become more than just warehouses for books. Being a relatively new field, arts entrepreneurship has the opportunity to continue to grow along with libraries. This essay discusses ways that academic libraries can benefit arts entrepreneurship educators, as well as possibilities for collaboration between the two areas for research and planning events. Reaching out and establishing relationships with library personnel serves to reinforce the foundation of any arts entrepreneurship program.
Influence of Organisational Culture on Employee Commitment: Evidence from Environmental Protection Agency in Ghana.
Authors: E. A. Acquah Hannah , Amoako Sarkodie Noble , Enoch Baffoe , Adams Lennox , Djanie Benjamin Nii Amon , Nunoo Joseph
Published: October 2020

This study assesses the influence of culture on employee commitment at Environmental Protection Agency in Accra. The study adopted quantitative method using descriptive survey. One hundred and twenty-six (126) employees were selected using convenience sampling technique. The primary data was gathered using questionnaire and validated through Cronbach Alpha. In analysing the data gathered, descriptive as well as inferential statistics were employed. It was observed from the outcome that, the four culture dimensions used by the researchers all existed at the organisation. Further, training and development; reward and recognition; team work and organisational communication all showed significant relationship with employee commitment at the organisation. Thus, there was a positive effect between cultural practices in the organisation and employee commitment. Management must there ensure the fostering of strong culture to help retained committed staff which eventually reduce high turnover.

Citation: Acquah, H. E. A., Sarkodie, N. A., Baffoe, E., Lennox, A., Amon, D. B. N. and Nunoo, J. Influence of Organisational Culture on Employee Commitment: Evidence from Environmental Protection Agency in Ghana, 2020; 5(3): 45-57.

Received: May 28, 2020Accepted: September 30, 2020
Outsourcing: A Potential Shock Absorber for the Hotels in Bono and Ahafo Regions
Authors: Amoako Sarkodie Noble , Ntim Olivia Serwaa
Published: October 2020

This study assesses the effect of outsourcing on organisational performance of hotels in Bono and Ahafo Regions. The study adopted quantitative method using descriptive survey. Forty (40) managerial staffs were purposively and randomly sampled. The primary data was gathered using questionnaire while secondary data were obtained from the list of registered hotels from Ghana Tourism Authority and validated through peer review. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyses the data gathered. The study found thatoutsourcing had contributed to increase productivity, profits, encourages employee innovation, maintains competitiveness in the market, allows hotel to focus on core areas and provides faster and quality service to customers. However, the study revealed some challenges that hotels operators face as a result of outsourcing some of their operations such as exposure of itself to operational risks; it affects the continuity of skill supply and the retention of in-house knowledge and expertise, and it causes disruption to the continuity of the services. It is recommended that, hotels should put in place risk control measures so that failures on the part of the outsourced agencies are curtailed.
Influence of Job Motivation on Basic School Teacher Retention in the Somanya Circuit of Eastern Region in Ghana Education Service
Authors: Owusu-Acheaw E. , Bakker-Edoh D.
Published: October 2020

The study set out to examine the influence of motivation on teacher job performance and on teacher retention in the Somanya Circuit of the Ghana Education Service. Generally, teachers in Ghana tend to leave the teaching profession despite various interventions such as single salary spine and best teacher award scheme put in place. Teachers in the Somanya Circuit did not stay and work for more than three years but there is no documented reason why. Therefore the study was done to find out why and whether they were not motivated enough. The researcher adopted the descriptive survey design. A sample of 170 teachers selected by stratified random sampling was used. Questionnaires was the maininstrument used and the data collected were analysed with the statistical tool SPSS. The findings of the study revealed that basic school teachers in public school in the Somanya circuit were highly motivated, but they rated their mode of promotion and salary levels to be rather low. The results also revealed that respondents generally disagreed that thefactors of motivation like salary and monetary compensation, leave benefits, good retirement plan, promotion, job security, opportunities for extra income, health benefits, accommodation, free time during holidays and more time to attend to other issues do influence their level of motivation. It was further revealed that some basic school teachers havebeen retained in the Somanya circuit not necessarily based on the motivation avenues presented to them but on other factors Finally, it was recommended that Yilo Krobo Municipal Directorate of the Ghana Education Service should continue to motivate teachers by providing adequate supervision, recognition and appreciation to motivate basic schoolteachers in the Circuit.

Citation: E, Owusu-Acheaw, and D., Bakker-Edoh. Influence of Job Motivation on Basic School Teacher Retention in theSomanya Circuit of Eastern Region in Ghana Education Service, 2020; 5(3): 12-36.

Received: April 8, 2020Accepted: September 30, 2020
A dimensão ética na formação em Odontologia no Brasil: panorama e vertentes
Authors: Werneck Ricardo Rodrigues
Published: October 2020

A formação ética é complexa, desafiadora e merecedora de estudos cuidadosos e criteriosos, de forma a tornar explícita sua condução, nas mais diversas dimensões. Nesta perspectiva, objetivou-se aqui revisar criticamente a literatura acerca do panorama atual da dimensão ética e suas vertentes na formação em Odontologia no Brasil. Assim, foi empreendida uma revisão em publicações recentes que mostrassem maior pertinência. A seleção dos trabalhos seguiu o critério da relevância e atualidade, acrescentando as leis e portarias governamentais de interesse. Para apresentar os resultados desta revisão, optou-se por dividi-la em categorias temáticas, que revelaram carência por parte do egresso quanto aos conhecimentos relacionados à ética; direcionamento dos conteúdos ético-humanísticos a disciplinas sociais; abordagem da ética, geralmente sob o aspecto normativo, estabelecendo as regras a serem seguidas no exercício profissional; prevalência do modelo biomédico de formação; inserção de conteúdos humanísticos por alguns professores; inserção do conteúdo ético de forma transversal e inclusão das disciplinas de Bioética e de Ética Profissional nas grades curriculares de 31,3% e de 54,9% das Faculdades de Odontologia, respectivamente. Neste contexto, pode-se inferir que a presença de boas práticas em poucas faculdades denota certa falta de cuidado e atenção quanto ao planejamento e condução do ensino da ética por parte dos coordenadores e professores das Faculdades de Odontologia brasileiras.
Educação integral na educação profissional e tecnológica: análise dos documentos que regem um curso subsequente
Authors: Dos Santos Claudenir Varela , Suhr Inge Renate Frose
Published: October 2020

Este artigo apresenta os resultados de uma pesquisa exploratória que objetivou investigar em que medida um curso técnico subsequente, ofertado num Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia, expressa, em seus documentos, a proposta de formação integral para os estudantes, compreendida por Ramos (2008) como concepção de formação humana, com base na integração de todas as dimensões da vida no processo formativo. Essa forma de conceber a educação profissional se baseia no princípio educativo do trabalho, devendo contribuir para que os estudantes, além de aprenderem o “saber fazer”, compreendam cientificamente as bases do processo produtivo. Toma por referências privilegiadas Frigotto (2001, 2005), Ciavatta (2005), Saviani (1999, 2006), Moura, Lima Filho e Silva (2015) e Ramos (2008, 2014). A pesquisa se deu por análise documental, sendo analisados o Plano Desenvolvimento Institucional (PDI), o Projeto Pedagógico de Curso (PPC) e os planos de ensino dos docentes. Os resultados indicam que, apesar de o PDI da instituição se apoiar na concepção de educação integral, o PPC e os planos de ensino não têm o mesmo alinhamento, tendendo a compreender educação profissional no sentido da formação para o mercado de trabalho.
Experimentação estética e reflexão política em A Festa, de Ivan Ângelo: desmontando a ditadura
Authors: Santos Bruno Rodrigues Soares , Pereira Volmir Cardoso
Published: October 2020

O presente artigo tem por objetivo fazer um estudo sobre a produção literária durante o Regime Militar, mais especificamente em A Festa (1976), de Ivan Ângelo, uma vez que o período foi marcado pela repressão política e pelo cerceamento da expressão artística no Brasil. A partir de um levantamento bibliográfico de artigos e teses lançadas com temáticas relacionadas a esse contexto, como Lizandro Calegari (2008) e Tania Pellegrini (1996), faremos uma apresentação do momento histórico - especialmente os anos 1970 - observando a produção literária da época, sobretudo a obra de Ivan Ângelo. Para tanto, utilizaremos recursos de crítica literária e textos que analisam o contexto histórico e social dos “anos de chumbo”, a fim de auxiliar-nos na busca por compreender as relações entre a forma do romance e os aspectos políticos e ideológicos que podem ser aferidos a partir dele.
Eventos adversos e queixas técnicas notificados ao sistema Notivisa na área de tecnovigilância: levantamento das tecnologias mais incidentes no período de 2013 a 2018
Authors: Carneiro Mariela Laiz Ordóñez , Milagre Selma Terezinha
Published: October 2020

Eventos adversos são incidentes indesejáveis e não intencionais que resultam em lesões em pacientes e funcionários nos Estabelecimentos Assistenciais de Saúde. Com o objetivo de controlar e gerenciar melhor essas ocorrências no Brasil, a Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária disponibiliza o Sistema Nacional de Notificações para a Vigilância Sanitária para profissionais da saúde utilizarem e notificarem eventos por meio de formulários específicos. A área de tecnovigilância do sistema é a responsável por atuar na identificação de eventos adversos e queixas técnicas relacionados com os equipamentos médico-assistenciais e dispositivos médicos. Nesse contexto, este trabalho tem como objetivo realizar um levantamento desses equipamentos de caráter ativo (depende de uma fonte de energia para seu funcionamento) que possuem maior quantidade de notificações de eventos e/ou queixas técnicas relatados ao Sistema Nacional de Notificações para a Vigilância Sanitária entre os anos de 2013 a 2018, como também levantar os problemas mais frequentes. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, o qual se baseia nos dados contidos nos relatórios de eventos publicados por meio do sistema e disponibilizados no website da Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária. Foram encontrados 1.396 eventos e/ou queixas técnicas relatados na área de tecnovigilância, e, desse total, 521 são relacionados aos equipamentos médico-assistenciais de caráter ativo. Este estudo conclui que equipamentos de alta complexidade tecnológica tiveram maior frequência nas notificações, sendo o raio-x o que apresentou maior porcentagem. Os erros de software foram os problemas mais relatados.
A História da Educação e o Ensino de História: uma análise acerca da representação da Ditadura Militar (1964-1985) nos livros didáticos
Authors: Costa Matheus Felisberto
Published: October 2020

O trabalho refere-se a uma análise de três obras aprovadas no Programa Nacional do Livro Didático de 2012 para a disciplina de História do Ensino Médio. Objetivou-se uma investigação sobre as narrativas, acontecimentos e fatos trazidos pelas obras, no tocante aos conceitos e conteúdos sobre a Ditadura Militar (1964-1985), buscando verificar sob qual perspectiva de História essas narrativas, acontecimentos e fatos aparecem e se ocorre um movimento de deslocamento de uma historiografia tradicional ou de um revisionismo histórico, assim como se há espaço nessas narrativas para grupos compreendidos como minorias e historicamente excluídos. Inicialmente, propõe-se elaborar uma síntese da História da Educação brasileira, a partir dos primeiros indícios no século XIX da presença da História como disciplina escolar. O trabalho foi constituído de uma pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, de cunho qualitativo, utilizando documentos oficiais, livros, artigos e teorias que dialogam com a problemática investigada. O Materialismo Histórico e Dialético e a História Cultural foram as perspectivas epistemológicas adotadas, compreendendo que existe um diálogo entre essas duas correntes teórico-analíticas. Mediante o exposto, duas das três obras analisadas buscaram mostrar as contradições do período em questão, analisando a participação de setores da sociedade civil, as desigualdades e a violação dos Direitos Humanos. Já na terceira obra, o objetivo está centrado em retomar as datas e acontecimentos desse período, embora traga informações adicionais em relação ao cenário internacional, as quais não são percebidas nas outras obras. Por fim, embora os trabalhadores sejam contemplados nas obras, outras minorias, como mulheres e homossexuais, não foram evidenciados.
O Ensino Médio Integrado no Instituto Federal Catarinense - Campus Ibirama: oportunidades e dificuldades na percepção de discentes ingressantes
Authors: Gonçalves Luana Cristina , Cesaro Humberto Luis de
Published: October 2020

Este artigo apresenta uma pesquisa realizada no segundo semestre de 2019, cujo objetivo é conhecer as percepções e expectativas dos alunos ingressantes em relação aos cursos do Ensino Médio Integrado à Educação Profissional (EMIEP), ofertados pelo Instituto Federal Catarinense (IFC) no Campus Ibirama. Dentre os principais referenciais utilizados estão Ramos (2017), Araujo e Frigotto (2015) e Moura; Lima Filho; Silva (2015). Para isso, foi realizada uma pesquisa qualitativa, de caráter exploratório, com a produção de dados sendo feita por meio de grupo focal, conforme Gatti (2012), e a análise dos dados resultantes realizada de acordo com Gibbs (2009). Os resultados apontaram a percepção de educação de qualidade oferecida Campus como uma importante oportunidade de ingresso em sucedido tanto no mercado de trabalho quanto nos estudos em nível superior. O conhecimento sobre a instituição antes de ingressar no curso mostrou-se bastante vago, dependendo quase exclusivamente do contato direto com alunos, ex-alunos e professores influenciadores. Pode-se observar, ainda, que os estudantes percebem a existência de integração entre as disciplinas e conteúdos estudados, mas não há uma reflexão acerca da concepção de formação integrada como a formação integral e omnilateral do ser humano, nos campos do trabalho, da ciência, da cultura e da tecnologia, numa perspectiva emancipatória, crítica e que favoreça o exercício pleno da cidadania.
Arte e História: uma aproximação que perpassa a categoria “território” e a obra de Tarsila
Authors: Cansi Lislaine Sirsi
Published: October 2020

O presente texto busca aproximar o campo da Arte e o campo da História, apontando para a análise iconográfica como possibilidade de pesquisa. Tal aproximação é proposta a partir da obra de uma artista consagrada na História da Arte, a artista Tarsila do Amaral, especificamente naquilo que concerne às questões de seu “território”. Objetiva-se pensar sobre o espaço da mulher na História da Arte, propriamente como uma mulher torna-se artista e o que ela tem a dizer com a sua obra. As obras escolhidas para esse artigo são A Negra (1923), Morro da favela (1924) e A Lua (1928), as quais representam três fases da produção pictórica da artista. Como fundamentação teórico-metodológica será realizada uma revisão bibliográfica acerca do conceito de “território”, questões do campo da História, leitura de imagem e sobre a biografia e obra de Tarsila. Ao fim, verificou-se que o acesso à educação e reproduções feitas por Tarsila despertaram o desejo de ser artista e que as três pinturas analisadas são permeadas pelo conceito de “território”.
Agenda 2030 e PNAE: importante ferramenta para implementação do ODS 2 nas escolas públicas
Authors: Zerbini Marcio Renato , DallAgnol Mateus , Simões Wagner Lourenzi
Published: October 2020

O Objetivo de Desenvolvimento Sustentável 2 (ODS 2), Fome Zero e Agricultura Sustentável, fazem parte da Agenda 2030 que foi construída a partir dos 8 Objetivos de Desenvolvimento do Milênio, enquanto o Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar (PNAE) tem sua origem no início da década de 40 no Brasil como política pública de alimentação escolar. O objetivo central desse trabalho é contribuir com o debate sobre efetividade do PNAE como ferramenta para implementação do ODS 2 nas escolas públicas. Os dados foram coletados no setor financeiro da unidade escolar “Colégio Estadual Adolfo Bezerra de Menezes” de Araguaína, Tocantins, dos anos de 2017, 2018 e 2019, e no site oficial da Diretoria Regional de Ensino de Araguaína, chamadas públicas 001/2019, 002/2019 e 001/2020. O estudo revela alguns gargalos no processo de aquisição de gêneros alimentícios diretamente da agricultura familiar. Os resultados mostraram que o fornecimento de frutas, legumes, verduras e grãos integrais saudáveis não foram identificados nas chamadas públicas em função da inexistência da intenção da compra de produtos orgânicos e/ou agroecológicos, evidenciando fragilidades no processo, indicando que tal prática precisa ser estabelecida, para evitar compra exclusivamente de alimentos da produção convencional. Como conclusão, entendemos que a contribuição dessa pesquisa fará as unidades escolares abrirem o seu olhar do quanto podem colaborar no alcance dos ODS até o ano de 2030 no seu universo de ensino como fora dele.
PENGARUH PEMBINAAN, PEL ATIHAN KERJA DAN SELF EFFICACY TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI PADA DINAS SOSIAL PEMBERDAYAAN PEREMPUAN DAN PERLINDUNGAN ANAK KABUPATEN TABANAN
Authors: Darmasanthi Ni Komang Sri , Sudiyani Ni Nyoman
Published: October 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh secara simultan maupun parsial antara pembinaan,pelatihan kerja dan self efficacy terhadap kinerja pegawai pada Dinas Sosial Pemberdayaan Perempuan danPerlindungan Anak Kabupaten Tabanan. Jumlah sampel ditentukan dengan metode sensus sebanyak 64orang pegawai pada Dinas Sosial Pemberdayaan Perempuan dan Perlindungan Anak Kabupaten Tabanan.Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan uji asumsi klasik, analisis regresi linier berganda, analisisdeterminasi, uji signifikansi simultan F (F-test), uji signifikansi parsial (t-test). Hasil penelitian inimenunjukan bahwa terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan antara pembinaan, pelatihan kerja dan selfefficacy secara parsial maupun simultan terhadap kinerja pegawai pada Dinas Sosial PemberdayaanPerempuan dan Perlindungan Anak Kabupaten Tabanan.
PENGARUH EFIKASI DIRI DAN MOTIVASI KERJA TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA KARYAWAN PADA MAYA UBUD RESORT & SPA
Authors: Kencana Dewa Ayu Dwi Putri , Santosa I Made
Published: October 2020

Perusahaan membutuhkan sumber daya manusia yang kompeten dan berkualitas, oleh karena ituperusahaan dituntut untuk mengoptimalkan pengembangan karyawan dan kepuasan kerja karyawan.Efikasi diri dan motivasi kerja merupakan variabel yang mempengaruhi kepuasan kerja karyawan.Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh efikasi diri dan motivasi kerja secara simultanmaupun parsial berpengaruh terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan pada Maya Ubud Resort & Spa.Jumlah sampel ditentukan dengan metode slovin sebanyak 74 orang karyawan. Data dianalisisdengan menggunakan uji asumsi klasik, analisis regresi linier berganda, analisis determinasi, ujisignifikansi simultan (F-test) dan uji signifikansi parsial (t-test). Hasil penelitian menunjukkanefikasi diri dan motivasi kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan secara simultan maupun parsialterhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan pada Maya Ubud Resort & Spa.
Stress and coping among surgery residents in a developing country
Authors: Qamar Riaz  , Syeda Kausar Ali  , Muhammad Rizwan Khan  , Abdul Rehman Alvi
Published: October 2020

Abstract

Objective: Stress during residency training in surgical disciplines not only hampers professional development but can also compromise patient care and personal health. The purpose of this study was to measure the stress level among the surgical residents, identify factors within the learning and work environment that cause stress, and identify different strategies that the residents use habitually to cope with these stresses.

Methods: This mix method study was conducted in the department of Surgery at Aga Khan University, Pakistan. Residents’ stress level was measured using Perceived Stress Scale (PSS); focus group discussions (FGDs) with faculty and residents explored stressors during residency training, while Brief COPE Inventory identified the residents’ preferred coping strategy.  

Results: A total of 68 (83%) surgery residents completed the survey of which 19% had high stress scores while only one resident had perception of low stress. Females had significantly higher stress scores (25.7±3.0; p=0.008) as compared to male counterparts. Planning (87.8%) and Self-distraction (65%) were the most commonly used adaptive and maladaptive strategies respectively. The reliability of the PSS and BCI measured by Cronbach’s alpha was 0.73 and 0.82 respectively. Work-life imbalance, workload and contradicting programme and hospital policies were identified in FGDs as major stressors during residency.

Conclusion: Although surgical residency programmes are very stressful, coping strategies are not formally taught during surgical training. Academia and hospital should join hands in developing interventions to enable residents cope with the situation.

Keywords: Stress level, Surgical Residency Training, Coping Strategies, Working hours
Glomangiopericytoma: a rare tumour of sinonasal cavity
Authors: Shayan Khalid Ghaloo  , Rahim Dhanani  , Hamdan Ahmed Pasha  , Muhammad Wasif  , Saira Fatima  , Mubasher Ikram
Published: October 2020

Abstract

The history of glomangiopericytoma began in 1924 when it was initially diagnosed by Stout and Murray. It is a rare tumour of the respiratory mucosa, with a prevalence of less than 0.5% among all sinonasal tumours. Literature shows female predominance among patients who develop glomangiopericytoma. So far, no accurate aetiology has been discovered, but there are certain risk factors, including trauma, use of corticosteroids and high blood pressure, which are believed to cause glomangiopericytoma. Patients usually present with a history of epistaxis or nasal blockage, though symptoms can get worse if the tumour is not resected timely and can lead to visual disturbance, chronic sinusitis and headache. It has reddish polypoidal appearance on examination. The best modality for the treatment of glomangiopericytoma is endoscopic surgical resection via trans-nasal approach. We present the case of a 70-year-old man, Continuous...
METHODS OF SOLVING MULTI-AREA ECONOMIC DISPATCH PROBLEMS- A SURVEY AND PROPOSED CANDIDATE SDP APPROACH
Authors: Alli Kolapo , Latchman Haniph
Published: October 2020

Computational intelligence methods may be effectively used to control power system settings automatically to achieve optimal operating power systems objective functions and ensure optimal load flows while fulfilling system constraints. Economic dispatch of power systems involving large interconnected areas or zones require optimum and efficient allocation of the power to ensure efficient transferred output power to the systems in the various zones. One approach in achieving optimum dispatch of the power generated is to model the system as a Multi Area Emission Economic Dispatch (MAEED) optimization problem. One such formulation could be the minimization the running cost and emission objective functions subject to generator power limits, power balance and tie-line capacity constraints. This paper provides a survey of some of the existing research on both single area and multi area economic dispatch problems respectively and discusses the associated methods used in solving these different problems. Based on this study, we propose a candidate approach to address multi area economic dispatch problems using a semidefinite programming (SDP) method and we outline the associated computational and performance advantages.
A SIMULATION FRAMEWORK FOR CONTROLLED CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURES SUBJECT TO NATURAL DISASTERS
Authors: Mohammed Amir , Ramlal Craig , Singh Arvind , Rocke Sean , Goitia Daniel
Published: October 2020

Natural disasters are inherently unpredictable and can cause major damage to critical infrastructures in cities and loss of life. In this study, a simulation and control framework was developed for evaluating response decisions for natural disaster scenarios with the objective of minimizing the casualties generated from within the simulation. The package was developed in MATLAB Simulink using the infrastructure interdependencies simulator (I2Sim) with a test system of six small residences, one large residence, two health centres, one large hospital, three water pumps of varying capacities and one energy production cell. The research focused on the development of heuristic controllers to evaluate the best possible outcome given the disaster scenario simulated to affect critical infrastructure. Response decisions were generated for 625 unique scenarios, this information once grouped, can be used to inform response policies after natural disasters.
GOODNESS OF FIT OF PROBABILISTIC MODELS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING BEHAVIOUR
Authors: Addison Letetia , Hosein Govinda , Bahadoorsingh Sanjay
Published: October 2020

Electric vehicles (EVs) have a number of environmental benefits in an era where fossil fuels have dominated. As such, the upgrade of electricity distribution grids to suit the needs of the modern world where the use of EVs can be accommodated is essential. Management of EV penetration is necessary, since uncoordinated charging can produce load imbalances and sharp variations in current, voltages and power. In order to assess the needs of such a system, estimates of random variables reflecting charging behaviour are necessary, particularly in cases where real data is insufficient. An attempt is made to assess some probabilistic models based on weekday load curves derived from the charging process. Level 1 EV charging profiles for uncoordinated charging schemes over one year for a data set consisting of 348 vehicles corresponding to 200 households are analysed and compared. Charging characteristics are reviewed and probability models are validated by goodness of fit statistics. Probability distribution functions (PDFs) which provide the best fit for these weekday load profiles are identified among the Johnson SB, Generalised Gamma and Dagum functions. This can provide an insight into estimation of PDFs based on EV charging behaviours, in order to build and assess models associated with transportation mobility data in other regions.