bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Differences in the Perception of E-Learning Resources: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Logistics Students in Austria and the Czech Republic
Authors: Gaisch Martina , Rammer Victoria , Gregor Jan , Turinská Libuše
Published: January 2020

The aim of this study is to analyse and compare online learning preferences of higher education students taking a degree in logistics both in Austria and the Czech Republic. It is sought to grasp aspects that support the acceptance of online learning material and to identify how learning styles and societal and disciplinary cultures influence the perception of e-learning resources. In this context, the acceptance of gamification elements is investigated in more detail to shed light on the preferences of the respective learning culture. This investigation is embedded in a larger EU project that seeks to foster cross-border cooperation between two technical oriented higher education institutions and the local industry. Due to increasing international cooperation and emerging markets, a profound understanding of multinational aspects as well as the differences in geographical perspectives have become major drivers for international business. Within this project it is intended to produce e-learning material for four technical disciplines that can be used by students and regional employees of these fields. To make most practical use of the provided e- learning resources, it is critical to know about the contextual differences and the learning preferences of each disciplinary and societal learning group. The focus of the present investigation is placed on logistics only. To get deeper insight into the perception of logistics students with regard to e-learning resources, a questionnaire was set up and distributed among Bachelor students at both sides of the border. It was found that apart from individual factors such as openness to learning opportunities or independence of learning, also the respective subject area and the cultural and institutional attitude towards e-learning have substantial impact on the learning behaviour and the individual perception of what constitutes a valuable e-learning resource.
ACTIVITY BASED COSTING DENGAN KENDALI WAKTU UNTUK MENGHITUNG COST LAYANAN PADA BENGKEL OTOMOTIF “DA” DI JEMBER
Authors: Kustono Alwan Sri , Nanggala Ardhya Yudistira Adi
Published: January 2020

One of the weaknesses of many small businesses that are encountered is the weak reporting of quantitative business activities. A common problem that occurs is about how the treatment of costs for the activities of the small and medium business units that are not in accordance with existing accounting principles. The recognition and measurenment of costs incurred in small and medium enterprises is very important to understand. It can support their entrepreneurs to make decisions, such as to determine the selling price that affects the profits to be achieved by a business. The purpose of this study uses activity based costing techniques with time drivers to calculate service costs in the "DA" automotive workshop in Jember.

The research method used is applied qualitative research. The research is directed at determining service costs by using time driver activity based costing techniques. The results of the study can be used for "DA" workshops as a comparison of service costs.
Gonad quality of sea urchin Tripneustis gratilla with different seaweed diets
Authors: Agnette Tjendanawangi  , Nicodemus Dahoklory
Published: January 2020

ABSTRACT
 
Gonad quality of sea urchin Tripneustis gratilla is influenced by consumed seaweed type. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the type of seaweed as potential source of carotenoids and produce a good quality of sea urchin gonad. The study was conducted in two phases, namely first phase was to obtain the content of carotenoids and β-carotene from several species of seaweed; and second phase was to testify the seaweed that produced high quality of sea urchin gonad.This study used completely randomized design with 4 treatmens of macroalgae diets, namely: 1. Enhalus sp., 2. Sargassum sp., 3. Ulva sp., and 4. Eucheuma sp. Each treament was repeated three times. Measured parameters were gonad weight, gonad maturity index, gonad color quality, and gonad texture.  The study result showed that Enhalus contained the highest carotenoid and β-carotene content with 1409.53 and 639.37 mg/kg respectively. The highest gonad weight was 2.8 g; gonad color and texture was good (score 3); and the highest gonad maturity index was 5.4% that obtained from sea urchin fed with Enhalus. Therefore, this study concludes that Enhalus is potential source of carotenoids for sea urchin T. gratilla diet that will produce a good quality of gonad.
 
Keywords: carotenoid, diet, gonad quality, sea urchin, seaweed.
Keragaman Genetik Kukang Jawa (Nycticebus javanicus) Menggunakan Control Region (D-loop) DNA Mitokondria (mtDNA) (GENETIC DIVERSITY ON JAVAN SLOW LORIS (NYCTICEBUS JAVANICUS) USING OF CONTROL REGION (D-LOOP) mtDNA)
Authors: Wirdateti Wirdateti , Aziza Hayati , Handayani Handayani
Published: January 2020

Javan slow loris (Nycticebus javanicus)  one of the species of the genus Nycticebus is endemic in Java.  Their distribution region  is in West Java and Banten, and also reported to be found in Central Java and East Java, although very rarely.  Status of the species is Critically Endangered due to high levels of poaching, habitat loss and habitat fragmentation, so that the necessary conservation in order to increase the population. For conservation management it is necessary to know the status of genetic resources that play of  role in breeding, then this research is to explore the genetic population of the Javan slow loris  from some locations in West Java. The research objective was to assess the diversity of their current population of Java loris through the control region (D-loop) of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). A total of 23 individuals samples from Gunung Halimun Park, Tasikmalaya, Garut, Ciamis, Jember and confiscated at the Rehabilitation Center IAR Bogor were used in this stydy. Specific primers of D-loop are used for loris with a length of 296 bp sequence. The result showed there are only five different sites and formed six haplotypes, each haplotypes only 1-3 nucleotides different. Low genetic diversity is shown as much as 42.96% of individuals show the same sequence or genetic distance (d) = 0 that indicate was monomorf population from different population. The genetic distance of the entire population was 0.003 ± 0:01 (0.3%).
Perbandingan Tingkat Kesembuhan Luka pada Kulit Kelinci yang Dijahit Benang Bedah Absorbable (Catgut) dan Nonabsorbable (Silk) (COMPARISON OF WOUND HEALING LEVELS ON RABBIT SKIN SUTURED WITH ABSORBABLE (CATGUT) AND NONABSORBABLE (SILK) SURGICAL THREAD)
Authors: Sudira I Wayan , Dada I Ketut Anom , Gustara I Wayan Mas Adi
Published: January 2020

This research’s purpose was to compare the level of wound recovery between sewn rabbit skin with absorbable thread (monofilamen) and nonabsorbable (multifilamen) then observed macroscopicly. This research used 16 male rabbit in 2 – 3 kg. Before surgery begins, the rabbits wtRe.anesthisad with ketamine-xylazine and then surgical action follows after that by making incision wound at left and right back with 3 cm long and the depth up to subcutan line. Right back is sewn by absorbable thread (catgut 3.0) and left back is sewn by nonabsorbable (silk 3.0). From the results of the study the using of absorbable threads (catgut) and nonabsorbable (silk) of the four parameters observation can be summarized that the: scab marks show better results on the use of catgut threads indicating that the process of wound healing is faster.
Kaji Banding Kualitas Semen Segar Empat Genetik Ayam Lokal Indonesia (COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE QUALITY OF FRESH SEMEN OF FOUR GENETIC LOCAL CHICKEN IN INDONESIA)
Authors: Junaedi Junaedi , Husnaeni Husnaeni
Published: January 2020

This study was conducted to examine the comparison the quality of spermatozoa in four genetic groups of poultry (Pelung chicken, Nunukan chicken, Sentul chicken, and Bangkok chicken). The parameters of this study were the concentration of spermatozoa, motility, viability, semen volume, color, and consistency. The study was designed using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with four local chicken nations and four replications. The results showed that the volume of Nunukan chicken semen was 0.32±0.01 mL/ejaculation, Bangkok chicken was 0.31±0.01 mL/ejaculate, Sentul chicken was 0.15±0.02 mL/ejaculate and Pelung chicken was 0.23±0.02 mL/ejaculation. the color of fresh semen is white (Pelung chicken, Nunukan chicken and Sentul chicken) except chicken Bangkok has the color of cream semen. Pelung chicken has a concentration of spermatozoa 5,043.33±51 million/mL, Nunukan chicken 3,250.22 ±45 million/mL, Sentul chicken 3,002.87±67 million/mL, and Bangkok chicken 3,002.87 ± 67 million/mL. Motility of Pelung chicken 84.,69 ± 1.12%, Bangkok chicken 82.35±1.85%, Nunukan chicken 77.74±1.57% and Sentul chicken 77.64±1.65%. Viability spermatozoa of Sentul chicken was 90.35 ± 1.21%, Bangkok chicken was 90.64 ± 1.16%, Pelung chicken was 89.17 ± 1.23% and Nunukan chicken was 86.29 ± 1.15%. It can be concluded that the motility spermatozoa of Pelung chicken and Bangkok chicken is better than the spermatozoa motility of Nunukan chicken and Sentul chicken. The viability of Sentul chicken and Bangkok chicken was higher compared to the viability semen of chicken Pelung and chicken Nunukan.
Gabungan Ekstrak Rimpang Temulawak, Daun Tanjung, dan Daun Belimbing Manis Berdasarkan Electrocardiogram Berpotensi Sebagai Antiaritmia pada Kucing
Authors: Rahminiwati Min , Safitri Widia , Noviana Deni
Published: January 2020

Mimusops elengi L. , Averrhoa carambola L. and Curcuma xanthorrihiza Roxb singly were reported to have hypothensif effect. Mechanism underlying decrease of blood pressure was suggested through modification of cardiac activity. The Effect of Mimusops elengi L., combined with Averrhoa carambola L. and Curcuma xanthorrihiza Roxb extract on cardiac activity were studied using ECG on 12 male cats that were grouped to be a control group administered aquadestilata, and treatment group administered extract of 21 mg and 82 mg/2 kg bw orally respectively. The extracts were given 3 h prior to ECG. The results showed a decrease in P wave, QRS complex and the speed of the heart rate after administration of combination of extract . However QT and PR intervals were increased. This showed that the extract can weaken a contraction of the Atria and ventricles, prolonging the onset of the occurrence of atrial contraction towards ventricular contraction, extending the onset of contraction and relaxation of the ventricles and cause a decrease in heart rate. Based the cardiogram, It was concluded that their combination is valuable for treatment of aritmia.
Kadar Protein Terlarut dalam Albumin Ikan Gabus (Channa striata dan Channa micropeltes) Asal Bogor SOLUBLE ROTEIN CONCENTRATION IN SNAKEHEAD FISH ALBUMIN BOGOR ORIGIN (CHANNA STRIATA AND CHANNA MICROPELTES)
Authors: Alviodinasyari Rizky , Pribadi Eko Sugeng , Soejoedono Retno Damayanti
Published: January 2020

Snakehead fish is currently used by the public as a health treatment because it has a higher content of albumin protein than others. The Research aimed was determined the protein quality and comparison levels in two species of snakehead fish, Channa striata and Channa micropeltes, derived from Bogor Regency. Protein concentration level of C. micropeltes and C. striata after drying for five minutes as much as 0.830 mg/mL and 0.803 mg/mL and these concentration were higher than dried for 10 and 15 minutes. Protein concentration levels of the two species were not significantly different. The molecular weight of albumin protein from both species were 65.56 kDa to dried for five minutes, 65.08 kDa to dried for 10 minutes, and 64.91 kDa to dried for 15 minutes. The Results concluded that there were no differences in protein levels in the fish meat and skin of the two species. Drying treatment affects the molecular weight of snakehead fish albumin protein.
A paleta do Grupo Grimm
Authors: Avila Bianca Silva
Published: January 2020

O artigo em questão tem como objetivo abordar algumas evidências encontradas nos arquivos do Museu Dom João VI, no Rio de Janeiro, acerca de uma fatura de compra pertencente à Academia Imperial das Belas Artes datada de 1883, com pedido de tubos de tinta incomum, como sendo de autoria de Georg Grimm. No qual é estabelecido para essa hipótese a comparação das paletas dos professores da Cadeira de Desenho e Pintura de Paisagem, Flores e Animais – Vítor Meireles de Lima e João Zeferino da Costa – além, das possíveis relações com os métodos de pintura empregados por Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot. Culminando estas evidências com as demais contidas no artigo no que acredito ser a paleta do Grupo Grimm.
A experiência estética durante o processo de criação na pintura
Authors: Rossi Andrey Gustavo
Published: January 2020

O presente artigo é uma reflexão sobre questões decorrentes da pintura e seu processo de criação quanto imagem. Será considerado desde os materiais até seu desdobramento conforme experiência estética. Para tais fins teremos a pintura como cerne, pelo fato de ser um dos meios de expressão mais relevantes da história da arte e por afinidade pessoal.
Social Housing Policy in a Segmented Housing Market: Indirect Effects on Markets and on Individuals
Authors: Borgersen Trond Arne
Published: January 2020

This paper analyses indirect effects of social housing policy (SHP) in a segmented housing market. A two segment-housing ladder, where equity determines up trading, shows how SHP-measures targeting either housing supply or housing demand impact market developments and individual housing careers. When addressing market developments the paper considers house prices and housing supply. Analysing housing careers we highlights the ability of households indirectly exposed to SHP to trade up a housing ladder. The segmented housing market model contains both multipliers, along the lines of the Balanced Budget Multiplier of Haavelmo (1945), and non-neutral price effects across segments. These features allow some novel results when discussing indirect effects of SHP. Relating SHP to up-trading and a housing ladder where households simultaneously act as buyers and sellers, we first of all show the effect of SHP on the supply of used homes, an important part of housing supply. Second, this framework makes us able to position crowding-out across market segments. Both features are novel in the SHP-discussion. The paper also shows how SHP might create negative indirect effects on the up-trading ability of households that do not benefit from SHP measures.
Is Exchange Rate Effect Trade Balance in Pakistan? Evidence Based on J- Curve
Authors: Khan Aamir , Khan Muhammad Arshad , Salman Aneel
Published: January 2020

This study aims to find out the relationship of how exchange rate effect the balance of trade in Pakistan over the period 1982-2016 within the context of J-curve phenomenon. We employed an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) approach to cointegration. To investigate the short run dynamics of the study, we have estimated an error correction model. The unit root results provide a mix of I(0) and I(1) variables. The results of diagnostic tests indicate no econometric problem in the estimated model. The CUSUM and CUSUM of squared test confirms the stability of the estimated model. We summarize the estimated results as follow: first, we found an evidence of cointegration among the variables. Second, the long run results shows significant effect of REER on trade balance in Pakistan. Third, we found an evidence of J-curve in case of Pakistan.
Does Bancassurance Affect Performance of Non-life Insurance Sector – Case of EU Countries
Authors: Pavic Kramaric Tomislava , Miletic Marko , Pavic Ivan
Published: January 2020

The aim of this paper is to test the influence of bancassurance as a distribution channel on performance of non-life insurance sector in selected European countries. The analysis refers to 2009 – 2015 period and it is conducted using static panel analysis. Performance measures employed comprise of sales profitability as well as of profitability ratio of technical activity whereas independent variables used in the model include share of bancassurance, market share, gross written premium growth rate, claims growth rate, insurance density, share of premium in GDP, share of reinsurance and number of insurance companies. The results of the analysis in both models reveal that market share prove to be statistically significant determinant of insurance sector performance negatively affecting performance. Furthermore, insurance density has statistically significant and positive influence on performance measured with profitability ratio of technical activity.
Flipped Classroom: Aplicación práctica empleando Lessons en las prácticas de laboratorio de una asignatura de Ingeniería = Flipped Classroom: practical application using Lessons in lab practice for an Engineering subject.
Authors: Escudero Fernández Sofia
Published: January 2020

La metodología de enseñanza-aprendizaje Flipped-classroom se presenta como una metodología activa en la que se invierte el orden de aprendizaje, de este modo los estudiantes visionan video sesiones o poliformats en línea de los conceptos que se trabajan durante la sesión presencial. Este planteamiento de “invertir” con respecto a la clase tradicional ha sido aplicado a las prácticas de laboratorio de la asignatura de Expresión Gráfica en el Grado en Ingeniería en Tecnologías Industriales en el curso 2018-19 de la Universitat Politècnica de València. La clase inversa se organizó en sesiones semanales con visionado de videos antes y después de clase y resolución de ejercicios durante y después de clase, detallando el procedimiento seguido en cada sesión presencial. Todo ello gestionado desde la aplicación Lessons.La metodología flipped-classroom nos ha permitido aumentar la motivación de los alumnos, dilucidar y contrastar la percepción de los alumnos en relación al método de aprendizaje tradicional, favorecer el autoprendizaje y el aprendizaje colaborativo en el aula entre alumnos, así como mejorar la comunicación entre alumno y profesor. Por lo que respecta a la evaluación se aprecia una mejora en las calificaciones, así como una valoración positiva a la implementación de la clase inversa.AbstractThe Flipped Classroom teaching method is presented as an active method in which the normal procedure is inverted. The students watch video sessions or polyformats in line with the concepts taught in the normal class. This inverted approach with respect to the traditional class was applied to lab practice sessions in the subject of Graphic Expression as part of the Industrial Technologies Engineering Degree course at the Universitat Politècnica de València in the year 2018-19. The flipped classroom took place in weekly sessions with video sessions before and after, while problems were set to be solved during and after the class. The procedure was followed up later in in-class sessions. Everything was controlled by the Lessons app.This method was seen to increase students’ motivation and clarify their perceptions to a greater degree than the traditional teaching method, while encouraging self-learning and collaborative learning among the class members and improving student-lecturer communications. Evaluation grades were found to increase, and the Flipped Classroom technique was given the general approval of both students and lecturers.
La importancia del proceso en el diseño: el camino que te lleva a un lugar inesperado = The importance of process in design: the path that leads you to an unexpected place
Authors: López Ujaque Jose Manuel , Miguel Álvarez Laura de
Published: January 2020

Los docentes de áreas relacionadas con el diseño se encuentran en una incesante búsqueda conceptual y metodológica, cuyo fin último es provocar que los estudiantes exploten su potencial creativo y lo dirijan hacia la generación de un determinado resultado final.A partir de la relación que se establece entre procesos creativos en Arte y Diseño, se encuentra un tipo de proceso, que en el texto se denomina volumétrico, que abraza lo inesperado como parte fundamental en la evolución de una idea. El azar, la falta de control y la experiencia de vida son tomadas en cuenta de manera indivisible en aquellos procesos creativos en los que la serendipia suceda desde la curiosidad, la percepción libre y la supremacía de los hechos frente a la teoría.Estos planteamientos se ilustran en este texto a partir de la obra de diversos autores cuyo resultado no viene predefinido por ellos. Con los títulos Cazadores de datos, Registro de lo sucedido y Que lo hagan otros, referentes como Eric Fisher (2010), Tim Knowles (2005) o Joan Foncuberta (2012) evidencian que la creación posee ese sentido multidimensional, en el que el suceder de la idea pone en marcha la materialización de ésta sin que necesariamente haya que perseguir un resultado final preconcebido.Así, desde este espíritu didáctico, los autores de este texto proponen que, el profesional del mundo del diseño, cuyos límites de actuación cada vez están más desdibujados, sea capaz de desarrollar proyectos de alto potencial creativo generando procesos precisos y transparentes en su evolución y aprendizaje.AbstractTeachers in design areas are in a conceptual and methodological relentless search, whose aim is to trigger students’ creative potential and direct it towards the generation of a certain final result.Based on the relationship established between creative processes in Art and Design, there is a type of process, which in the text is called volumetric, that embraces the unexpected as a fundamental part in the evolution of an idea. Chance, lack of control and life experiences are indivisible aspects considered in those creative processes in which serendipity is result of curiosity, free perception and the supremacy of facts against theory.These approaches are illustrated in this text with the work of various authors whose results are not predefined. With titles as "Data hunters", "Registering what happened" and "Let others do it", examples by Eric Fisher (2010), Tim Knowles (2005) or Joan Foncuberta (2012) show that creation has that multidimensional sense , in which the completion of an idea starts without necessarily having to pursue a preconceived final result. From a didactic spirit, the authors of this text propose that any professional designer, whose limits of action are being blurred, must be able to face projects of high creative potential by generating precise and transparent processes in matters of development and learning.
PUBLISHING STRATEGIES OF THE ХХI CENT.: UNIVERSAL, SPECIFIC, COMPOUND
Authors: Lizunova I. V. , Metelkov A. S.
Published: January 2020

The conception of the term «publishing strategy» is given, its main elements are determined. Universal, specific and compound publishing strategies of existing publishing enterprises are considered. Characteristic features and advantages of each of them are defined. Specificity of the regional publishing space is revealed, possible options for the development of future publishing strategies are reflected.
INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO LENDING DOCUMENTS IN INTERLIBRARY FACILITIES
Authors: Krasilnikova I. Yu.
Published: January 2020

The importance of innovations in interlibrary services under the conditions of active implementation of information and communication technologies (ICT), the development of virtual space and e-book use is pointed at. Domestic and foreign data on innovative methods of lending documents through interlibrary loan and document delivery (ILL and DD) are summarized. Service innovations on acquisition of editions based on ILL orders; modifications of electronic access to documents; borrowings of e-books and digitized materials by ILL are considered.
INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC-PRACTICAL CONFERENCE «SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION IN LIBRARIES (LIBWAY-2019)», 17–19 SEPTEMBER, IRKUTSK
Authors: Artemyeva E. B. , Borodikhin A. Yu. , Guskov A. E. , Dergileva T. V. , Kosyakov D. V. , Lakizo I. G. , Lavrik O. L. , Lyutov S. N. , Matveeva N. S. , Pshenichnaya E. V. , Redkina N. S. , Melnikova S. V. , Nagaeva N. A.
Published: January 2020

Brief results of the International Scientific and Practical Conference «Science, Technology and Information in Libraries (Libway-2019)», held on the 1719 September in Irkutsk, are presented. Main organizers: State Public Scientific and Technological Library of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SPSTL SB RAS), Central Scientific Library of Irkutsk Scientific Center of the SB RAS, Irkutsk Regional State Universal Scientific Library named after I. I. Molchanov-Sibirsky.
COMPETENCIES OF LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY EPOCH
Authors: Makeeva O. V.
Published: January 2020

The issues of library specialists’ competencies in the aspect of Federal State Educational Standards (GEF) are examined, the problems of determining competencies and their composition taking into account the requirements of the digital economy and the professional standard are identified. It is stated, that at present only lists of competencies of the Federal State Educational Standard are to be considered as the basic model of library specialists’ competencies. It is proposed to implement a number of special measures for to form the professional community’ consolidated position concerning the competences and their determination due to the type of the library and workers’ professional status.
TUVA СULTURAL HERITAGE: THE RESULTS OF ANALYSIS OF INFORMATION ARRAYS IN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DATABASES
Authors: Rykova V. V.
Published: January 2020

The article presents the results of analysis of documents on the cultural heritage of Tuva peoples from the world's largest databases Scopus, Web of Science and the database of SPSTL SB RAS own generation "Scientific Sibiriсa". It reveals the most important problems of studying the cultural heritage, the most productive in publishing activity authors, periodicals, the most important monographs and dissertations devoted to studying the cultural heritage of Tuva.
Conscientização ambiental na implantação de um sistema de gestão ambiental: um estudo de caso em uma empresa do Polo Industrial de Manaus
Authors: Vanderley Leandro Batista
Published: January 2020

Trata-se de um estudo sobre o processo de conscientização em uma empresa do Polo Industrial de Manaus (PIM) que tem como objetivo geral demonstrar os resultados ambientais da empresa estudada, analisando a influência da conscientização ambiental dos colaboradores do setor de produção. Quanto à metodologia, trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva, que utilizou o método dedutivo com uma abordagem qualiquantitativa, e que tem como base a pesquisa bibliográfica e dados do sistema da empresa. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de um questionário aplicado para uma amostra de 50 colaboradores, correspondente a 83,3% da população de interesse. No referencial teórico foram abordados temas relacionados ao desenvolvimento organizacional, sistemas e conscientização. A análise de dados foi realizada com base nos dados coletados em 2011 e em 2016, fazendo uma relação entre os cenários econômicos vividos em cada época e os resultados obtidos. Verificou-se que quando a conscientização atinge o seu objetivo, as pessoas passam a ter mudança de hábitos, podendo atingir positivamente os resultados desejados de forma mais eficiente.
Uma análise sistêmica do extracusto em empresas baseadas na venda de projetos
Authors: Gontijo Iris Jonas , Braga José Luis
Published: January 2020

Fatores que influenciam no risco de extracusto na execução de projetos atraem a atenção de muitos pesquisadores. Porém, cada estudo disponível na literatura foca seus esforços no entendimento de alguns fatores avaliados como relevantes no contexto do problema daquele estudo e, normalmente, sem considerar as interações entre fatores. Esta lacuna de consideração pode levar a conclusões imprecisas sobre os potenciais danos causados pelos problemas que ocorrem ao longo do ciclo de vida do projeto, prejudicando a assertividade no processo de tomada de decisão e representando potencial risco adicional à performance do projeto. O objetivo deste estudo é identificar e integrar, de forma sistêmica, os fatores e respectivas relações causais que influenciam no risco de extracusto de execução em empresas baseadas na venda de projetos. Para tal, realizou-se uma revisão sistemática da literatura (RSL), e as relações entre os fatores identificados foram integradas em um diagrama causal, por meio de uma abordagem sistêmica. Os resultados obtidos podem contribuir para melhor compreensão do complexo sistema que envolve o fenômeno do extracusto e suportar um processo de tomada de decisão mais assertivo. Ao final, apresentam-se algumas limitações e possibilidades de sequência de estudos, por exemplo, o desenvolvimento de um sistema de predição de risco de extracusto, baseado em Redes Neurais Artificiais (RNA).
Utilização da avaliação do ciclo de vida no contexto da economia circular: uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Pontes Andre Teixeira , Angelo Ana Carolina Maia
Published: January 2020

A Economia Circular (EC) é atualmente um conceito popular promovido por empresas, países e pela União Europeia, e representa uma racionalidade de maior eficiência no uso dos recursos, oposta à racionalidade linear de extrair-produzir-consumir-descartar. A literatura relata diversas iniciativas relacionadas à EC e à necessidade de quantificar o real benefício destas iniciativas. A Avaliação do Ciclo de Vida (ACV) é uma ferramenta que permite quantificar o impacto ambiental de produtos e serviços, podendo contribuir para a comprovação dos benefícios da EC. O objetivo deste artigo é analisar a utilização da ACV no contexto da EC. Para isso, foi realizada uma revisão da literatura nas bases de dados SCOPUS e Web of Science, utilizando o termo “life cycle” AND “circular economy”. Foram considerados todos os artigos publicados até 2017. Observou-se uma prevalência de estudos realizados no continente europeu, especialmente na Espanha, e de estudos relacionados ao gerenciamento de resíduos. A pesquisa exploratória ressaltou a importância da ACV para a promoção da EC, uma vez que permite quantificar os benefícios ambientais de suas estratégias – no âmbito do suprimento e produção, consumo sustentável e gestão de resíduos -, fortalecendo as proposições da EC. Além disso, observou-se a EC utilizada como base na definição de cenários alternativos que foram analisados com a ACV.
Best practices in implementing a project management office: a systematic review of the literature
Authors: Pinto Gustavo Oliveira , Mello Luiz Carlos Brasil de Brito , Spiegel Thaís
Published: January 2020

Highlights: Project management office (PMO) is structurally configured in a particular way to adapt to the peculiarities of each organization and its strategic objectives, in order to promote project management practices. The purpose of this article is to explore the best practices for project management office implementation. A systematic literature review was conducted using 104 documents published between 2000 and 2018. The research allowed the identification of PMO's data, such as functions, models, best practices in implementation, challenges to implementation, and success factors.Goal: The purpose of this article is to explore the best practices for project management office implementation.Design/Methodology/Approach: A systematic literature review was conducted using 104 documents published between 2000 and 2018.Results: The research allowed the identification of PMO's data, such as functions, models, best practices in implementation, challenges to implementation, and success factors.Limitations of the investigation: Other factors related to PMO, such as the implementation phases, maturity models, process groups, and organizational variables that affect PMO.Practical implications: It is observed that there are relevant issues in PMO implementation structuring that are not consolidated, making it difficult for organizations to base their implementation on the available theoretical frameworks.Originality/value: As a result, it became evident that there is a lack of standardization of those characteristics related to the PMO; and that the so-called "best practices" require more academic studies before they can be established.
Archivo Histórico de Río Pardo: fuentes de preservación de la memoria histórica y lingüística
Authors: Moreira Leici Landherr
Published: January 2020

Este trabajo tiene el objetivo de discutir la importancia de los documentos del Archivo Histórico Municipal de Río Pardo (AHMRP) como fuentes de preservación de la memoria histórica y lingüística, considerando el documento como parte integrante del patrimonio cultural brasileño. Se presenta la edición fac-similar y semidiplomática de un documento del AHMRP, la copia de la Provisión Real de 1809 que establece la primera división del estado de Rio Grande do Sul, seguida de estudio lingüístico de las variantes gráficas. De ese modo, evidenciamos que los documentos oficiales del AHMRP actúan también como principal testimonio del pasado lingüístico de Río Pardo desde el siglo XIX.
REVEALING QTLs ASSOCIATED WITH FATTY ACID COMPOSITION AND COMPACTNESS ON AN INTEGRATED LINKAGE MAP OF OIL PALM INTERSPECIFIC BACKCROSS 2 (BC2)
Authors: Yaakub Zulkifli , Kamaruddin Katialisa , Singh Rajinder , Mustafa Suzana , Marjuni Marhalil , Ting Ngoot-Chin , Amiruddin Mohd Din , Leslie Low Eng-Ti , Cheng-Li Ooi Leslie , Sritha Kandha , Nookiah Rajanaidu , Jansen Johannes , Abdullah Meilina Ong
Published: January 2020

Background
Molecular breeding has opened new avenues for crop improvement with the potential for faster progress. As oil palm is the major producer of vegetable oil in the world, its improvement, such as developing compact planting materials and altering its oil’s fatty acid composition for wider application, is important.

Results
This study sought to identify the QTLs associated with fatty acid composition and vegetative traits for compactness in the crop. It integrated two separate interspecific backcross two (BC2) mapping populations to improve the genetic resolution and evaluate the consistency of the QTLs identified. A total of 1,963 markers (1,814 SNPs and 149 SSRs) spanning a total map length of 1793 cM were integrated into a consensus map. For the first time QTLs associated with vegetative parameters were identified in an interspecific hybrid population, and carotene content apart from these associated with fatty acid composition. The QTL analysis observed 9, 4 and 8 genomic loci associated significantly with fatty acids, carotene content and compactness, respectively.

Conclusions
Major genomic region influencing the parameters associated with compactness and fatty acid composition was identified across separate populations using two different methods for QTL detection. Other significant locus influencing compactness, carotene content and FAC were identified either being common to both populations or specific to a particular genetic background. It is hoped that the QTLs identified will be useful tools for marker-assisted selection and accelerate the process of identifying desirable genotypes for breeding.
Adapting protocol to the evolving context of practice: A grounded theory exploration of the strategies adopted by emergency nurses to address situations of uncertainty and change during the management of emerging infectious diseases
Authors: Lam Stanley Kam Ki , Kwong Enid Wai Yung , Hung Maria Shuk Yu , Pang Samantha Mei Che , Chien Wai Tong
Published: January 2020

Background: During an epidemic event, emergency care settings are fraught with urgency, uncertainty and changes to the clinical scenario and practice. Such situations challenge the capability of emergency nurses to perform their duties in a well-planned and systematic manner. To date, little is known about the coping strategies adopted by emergency nurses during an epidemic event. The present study explored the behaviours and strategies developed by emergency nurses to handle uncertainty and practice changes during an epidemic event.Methodology and methods: A qualitative design based on the Straussian grounded theory approach was established. A total of 26 emergency nurses from Hong Kong were recruited by purposive and theoretical sampling strategies. Semi-structured, face-to-face, individual interviews were conducted for data collection. The data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using grounded theory coding procedures. The Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research guidelines were followed.Results: Adapting protocol to the evolving context of practice was revealed as the core category. Four interplaying sub-categories were identified: (1) completing a comprehensive assessment, (2) continuing education for emerging infectious disease management, (3) incorporating guideline updates and (4) navigating new duties and competencies. The nurses demonstrated the prudence to orientate themselves to an ambiguous work situation and displayed the ability to adapt and embrace changes in their practice and duties.Conclusions: These findings explain how emergency nurses must adapt and adjust their practice and behaviours to the evolving nature of an epidemic event. These findings also offer insights on the need for education and training schemes that allow emergency nurses to acquire and develop the necessary decision-making and problem-solving skills to handle a public health emergency.﻿
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance 4D flow analysis has a higher diagnostic yield than Doppler echocardiography for detecting increased pulmonary artery pressure
Authors: Ugander Martin , Ramos João G. , Fyrdahl Alexander , Wieslander Björn , Reiter Gert , Reiter Ursula , Jin Ning , Maret Eva , Eriksson Maria , Caidahl Kenneth , Sörensson Peder , Sigfridsson Andreas
Published: January 2020

Background : Pulmonary hypertension is definitively diagnosed by the measurement of mean pulmonary artery (PA) pressure (mPAP) using right heart catheterization. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) four-dimensional (4D) flow analysis can estimate mPAP from blood flow vortex duration in the PA, with excellent results. Moreover, the peak systolic tricuspid regurgitation (TR) pressure gradient (TRPG) measured by Doppler echocardiography is commonly used in clinical routine to estimate systolic PA pressure. This study aimed to compare CMR and echocardiography with regards to quantitative and categorical agreement, and diagnostic yield for detecting increased PA pressure. Methods : Consecutive clinically referred patients (n=60, median [interquartile range] age 60 [48–68] years, 33% female) underwent echocardiography and CMR at 1.5T (n=43) or 3T (n=17). PA vortex duration was used to estimate mPAP using a commercially available time-resolved multiple 2D slice phase contrast three-directional velocity encoded sequence covering the main PA. Transthoracic Doppler echocardiography was performed to measure TR and derive TRPG. Diagnostic yield was defined as the fraction of cases in which CMR or echocardiography detected an increased PA pressure, defined as vortex duration ≥15% of the cardiac cycle (mPAP ≥25 mmHg) or TR velocity >2.8 m/s (TRPG >31 mmHg). Results : Both CMR and echocardiography showed normal PA pressure in 39/60 (65%) patients and increased PA pressure in 9/60 (15%) patients, overall agreement in 48/60 (80%) patients, kappa 0.49 (95% confidence interval 0.27-0.71). CMR had a higher diagnostic yield for detecting increased PA pressure compared to echocardiography (21/60 (35%) vs 9/60 (15%), p<0.001). In cases with both an observable PA vortex and measurable TR velocity (34/60, 56%), TRPG was correlated with mPAP (R 2 =0.65, p<0.001). Conclusions : There is good quantitative and fair categorical agreement between estimated mPAP from CMR and TRPG from echocardiography. CMR has higher diagnostic yield for detecting increased PA pressure compared to echocardiography, potentially due to a lower sensitivity of echocardiography in detecting increased PA pressure compared to CMR, related to limitations in the ability to adequately visualize and measure the TR jet by echocardiography. Future comparison between echocardiography, CMR and invasive measurements are justified to definitively confirm these findings.
HIV-exposed infant follow-up in Mozambique: Formative research findings for the design of a cluster randomized controlled trial to improve testing and ART initiation
Authors: Vieira Lúcia Da Costa , Mahumane Arlete Miloque , Napua Manuel , Chale Falume Azamo , Manuel João , Cowan Jessica , Sherr Kenneth , Chapman Rachel , Pfeiffer James
Published: January 2020

Background: HIV-exposed infant diagnosis (EID) and initiation of HIV-positive infants on anti-retroviral therapy (ART) requires a well-coordinated cascade of care. Loss-to-follow-up (LTFU) can occur at multiple steps and effective EID is impeded by human resource constraints, difficulty with patient tracking, and long waiting periods. The objective of this research was to conduct formative research to guide the development of an intervention to improve the pediatric HIV care cascade in central Mozambique. The study was conducted in Manica and Sofala Provinces where the adult HIV burden is higher than the national average. The research focused on 3 large clinics in each province, along the highly populated Beira corridor. Methods: The research was initiated in 2014 over 3 months at six facilities and consisted of 1) patient flow mapping and collection of health systems data from postpartum, child-at-risk, and ART service registries, 2) measurement of clinic waiting times, and 3) patient and health worker focus groups. Results: HIV testing and ART initiation coverage for mothers tends to be high, but EID and pediatric ART initiation are hampered by lack of patient tracking, long waiting times, and inadequate counseling to navigate the care cascade. About 76% of HIV-positive infants were LTFU and did not initiate ART. Conclusions: Effective interventions to reduce LTFU in EID and improve pediatric ART initiation should focus on patient tracking, active follow-up of defaulting patients, reduction in EID turn-around times for PCR results, and initiation of ART by nurses in child-at-risk services. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Retrospectively registered, ISRCTN67747315, July 24, 2019.
Relationship between fluoroquinolones and the risk of aortic diseases: a meta-analysis of observational studies
Authors: Dai Xiao-ce , Yang Xin-xin , Ma Lan , Tang Guan-min , Pan Yan-yun , Hu Hui-lin
Published: January 2020

Background. Our aim was to determine the relationship between the use of fluoroquinolones and the risk of aortic diseases.Methods. PubMed, EMBASE and the Web of Science were searched from inception to July 6, 2019, to identify observational studies that evaluated the risk of aortic diseases associated in users of fluoroquinolones compared with nonusers or users of other antibiotics. The primary outcome was the first occurrence of aortic diseases. We used the GRADE approach to rate the strength of evidence. We used the inverse variance method random-effect model to estimate the odds ratios (ORs) with 95% CIs, and statistical heterogeneity was assessed by the I2 statistic.Results. This meta-analysis enrolled 2,829,385 patients reported the relationship between fluoroquinolones and the risk of aortic diseases. Compared with nonusers or users of other antibiotics, users of fluoroquinolone had a significantly increased risk of aortic diseases (adjusted OR, 2.10; 95% CI, 1.65-2.68; P=.000, I2=16.4%). The quality of evidence was moderate, and the number needed to harm (NNH) for aortic diseases among patients was estimated to be 1301.Conclusions. The fluoroquinolone use in patients significantly increases the risk of new-onset aortic diseases. Clinicians need to pay attention to these severe adverse events when considering fluoroquinolone use.
Indole -3-acetic acid improves drought tolerance of white clover associated with activating auxin-related genes, abscisic acid and jasmonic acid-induced stress responsive transcription factors, and inhibiting senescence genes
Authors: Author) Youzhi Zhang(Former Corresponding , Li Yaping , Hassan Muhammad Jawad , Li Zhou , Author) Yan Peng(New Corresponding
Published: January 2020

Auxin plays an important role in regulating plant development. To aquire feasible regulation effects and mechanism of IAA on drought tolerance in white clover, relative water content, chlorophyll content, several major phytohormone level, the expression of gene-related to IAA signal perception and synthesis, as well as drought-resistance related transcription factor genes and senescence genes were investigated in white clover plants under 15% polyethylene glycol-6000 (PEG-6000) after 1µM exogenous IAA pre-treatment and 100µM L-AOPP (inhibitor of IAA synthesis) pre-treatment. Compared to control, drought stress significantly diminished stem dry weight (g/10 plants), relative water content (RWC, %) and total chlorophyll content (Chl, mg/g). Exogenous IAA significantly increased RWC and Chl, however, L-AOPP, drastically decreased stem dry weight (g/10 plants), RWC and Chl compared with direct drought treatment. Besides that, compared with direct drought treatment, exogenous IAA significantly improved ABA content and JA content, up-regulated expression level of auxin-responsing genes (GH3.1, GH3.9, IAA8), drought-resistance related transcription factor genes (bZIP11, DREB2, MYB14, MYB48, WRKY2, WRKY56, WRKY108715) and drought resistance gene (RD22), meanwhile, down-regulated expression level of auxin-responsing genes (GH3.3, GH3.6, IAA27) and leaf senescence genes (SAG101 and SAG102). L-AOPP, contrarily, compared with direct drought treatment, significantly reduced ABA, GA3 and JA content, down-regulated expression level of GH3.1, GH3.9, IAA8, bZIP11, DREB2, MYB14, MYB48, WRKY2, WRKY56, WRKY108715, ERD and RD22, meanwhile, up-regulated SAG101 and SAG102. Collectively, these data suggested a positive role of exogenous IAA in alleviating drought stress damage in white clover.
Hyperhomocysteinemia accompany with metabolic syndrome increase the risk of left ventricular hypertrophy in rural Chinese
Authors: Yu Shasha , Chen Yintao , Yang Hongmei , Guo Xiaofan , Zheng Liqiang , Sun Yingxian
Published: January 2020

Background: To investigate the influence of hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) on left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) in residents in rural Northeast China. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional baseline data analysis of 6837 subjects (mean age: 54±10 years) recruited from a rural area of China. Anthropometric indicators were measured according to standard methods. MetS was defined by the modified ATP III criteria. HHcy was defined according to the WHO standard: an Hcy level >15 μmol/L representing HHcy. Four groups were defined: non-HHcy & non-MetS, HHcy & non-MetS, MetS & non-HHcy and HHcy & MetS.Results: The left ventricular mass index for height2.7 (LVMH2.7) in both sexes was significantly higher in the HHcy & MetS group than in the non-HHcy & non-MetS group (females: 51.23±16.34 vs. 40.09±10.55 gm-2.7, P<0.001; males: 48.67±12.24 gm-2.7 vs. 42.42±11.38 gm-2.7, P<0.001). A similar result was observed in those groups when using the left ventricular mass index (LVMI) for body surface area to define LVH (females: 103.58±31.92 gm-2 vs. 86.63±20.47 gm-2, P<0.001; males: 106.10±24.69 gm-2 vs. 98.16±23.29 gm-2, P<0.001). The results of multiple regression analysis indicated that the HHcy & MetS group had a higher risk of LVH than the other three groups (OR: 1.628 for LVMI, P<0.001, OR: 2.433 for LVMH2.7, P<0.001). Moreover, subjects in the HHcy & non-MetS group [OR (95% CI): 1.297 (1.058, 1.591) for LVMI, P<0.05; OR (95% CI): 1.248 (1.044, 1.492) for LVMH2.7, P<0.05] also had a statistically greater risk of LVH than subjects in the non-HHcy & non-MetS group. The HHcy & non-MetS group was also found to be significantly and independently associated with LVH.Conclusion: Hyperhomocysteinemia has an independent effect on LVH. The combined effect of MetS and hyperhomocysteinemia might increase the strength of the abovementioned effects.