bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Systematization of crises and their reflection in the accounting system
Authors: Gavrylenko V. О.
Published: May 2018

Abstract. In the conditions of global economic crisis the development of recommendations and a search for possible ways out is an urgent problem for all economic entities. Analysis of economic literature allows us to assert that global economic crisis is intensifying and, thus, directly affects the economic situation in Ukraine. In light of economic, political, financial instability, an increase in the number of bankruptcies of domestic enterprises is characterized by increase of interest in the problems of investigating crises, the nature of their occurrence, prevention mechanisms and the search for innovative approaches to eliminate their consequences.Therefore, in our opinion, it is important to systematize crisis as an object of anti-crisis management, and clarify the concept of anti-crisis management to establish the relationship between the type of crises and the tools for managing them.The analysis of scientific approaches to the crisis, as an object of management, made it possible to improve the systematization of crisis phenomena and provide the definition of crisis management, which combines the methodology of preventive and reactive management, as well as to determine the role of accounting in the system of crisis management. Further research should be aimed at developing crisis management tools and methodological recommendations for their use.
БАНКІВСЬКЕ ІНВЕСТИЦІЙНЕ КРЕДИТУВАННЯ ЯК КЛЮЧОВЕ ДЖЕРЕЛО ФІНАНСУВАННЯ РОЗВИТКУ РЕАЛЬНОГО СЕКТОРУ ЕКОНОМІКИ
Authors: Ivanets I. V. , Zholnerchyk A. Yu.
Published: May 2018

У статті розглянуто сутність та функції інвестиційного кредитування комерційними банками. Визначено роль комерційних банків у фінансуванні реального сектору економіки. Проаналізовано сучасний стан інвестиційного кредитування банками реального сектору економіки України та його вплив на нього економіко-політичної ситуації в країні.
ON THE WAY TO EUROPEAN INTEGRATION: MEASURES FOR EFFICIENT SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL MARKET IN UKRAINE
Authors: Osetskiy V. L. , Novikova I. E. , Babiy S. M.
Published: May 2018

The prospects and mechanisms of social and economic evolution of higher education market in Ukraine under the conditions of the European integration policy are outlined. The main problems of adaptation of management in the field of higher education in Ukraine under the conditions of implementation of European administrative norms and transformation of educational system on the basis of increasing commercialization of educational services are revealed. In this connection, the compliance of the specialty offered by the educational institutions with the needs of the labor market is analyzed. It was emphasized that the mechanisms of social and economic evolution of the market of higher education in Ukraine should lie in the formation of the entrepreneurial climate at higher educational institutions, which is achieved by: the possibility of personal independent funding of the educational process by entrants; bringing the specialities offered in the educational market up to the demands and expectations of the domestic and international labor markets; aefficient combination of education with science and production. The process of development of educational credit as an additional source of financial provision for the production of educational services in the system of higher education is researched. The problems connected with providing competitive higher education are determined, and also ways of their solution are offered. The results of the research will contribute to the formation of an effective transformation of the higher education system during the implementation of the European integration strategy, based on the commercialization of educational services and the results of intellectual work. The practical value of the research is to use the results of research in educational, research and practical activities in determining the role and place of the market of educational services in the economic system in the process of European integration.
INFORMATION ANALYTICAL PROVISION IN ASSESSMENT AT MICROLEVEL ECONOMIC SECURITY STUDIES
Authors: Pogorelov Y. S. , Vahlakova V. V. , Bilousova A. Y.
Published: May 2018

One of the subject areas in economic security studies (a new direction in management science) is an assessment. Estimates of a particular object will most significantly reflect its state in case there is an information analytical support. Information analytical assessment provision in economic security studies must meet assessment information needs by providing such resource as indicators, using which it will be possible to have a high–quality economic security estimates of the objects selected for assessment. The indicators selection and further operations with them using the assessment methods to get the objects estimates in mіcrolevel economic security studies is performed taking into account an object of assessment, a research context of economic security, quality estimates requirements, availability and accessibility of information for determining values of indicators, estimates character (retrospective, current, predictive). There are some examples of indicators and methods of the objects assessment in the microlevel economic security studies considered that are eligible for assessment in a protective context of an enterprise economic security.
BANKRUPTCY PROBLEMS OF INSURANCE COMPANIES DURING THE GLOBAL WORLD CHANGES
Authors: Honcharenko I. G.
Published: May 2018

Relevance of the article is that the bankruptcy of insurance companies are becoming quite common in Ukraine, and their result is economic, financial and social instability in the country and reduce of public confidence in the different types of financial institutions. The most significant reasons that led to the establishment of detected in the insurance sector trends are: political and economic instability, lack of effective regulation of insurance companies, the decline in public confidence in the insurers and the rejection of the use of insurance products and services, inability of companies to adapt the new conditions of management, lack of equity, excessive propensity to risk management, currency restrictions, lack of reinsurance services, lack of relevant information for management decisions, loss of markets in the eastern region and Autonomous Republic of Crimea, fraud by staff and customers.The are suggested the following ways to stabilize the level of financial stability of insurance companies and improve the results of their activities for preventing their bankruptcy: additional capitalization of companies by foreign capital, improve of information transparency of insurers taking measures to improve their image and reputation, increasing of regulatory requirements for performance indicators, stabilization of public confidence in insurance companies through improved quality of service and promotion services in the media.
МЕТОДОЛОГІЧНІ ЗАСАДИ ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ СИСТЕМИ КОРПОРАТИВНОГО КОНТРОЛЮ В ГОСПОДАРСЬКИХ ТОВАРИСТВАХ
Authors: Serdyukov K. G , Shulga N. V.
Published: May 2018

В статті проаналізовано можливості застосування синергетичної методології в пізнанні механізму корпоративного контролю в господарських товариствах. Окреслено положення, що визначають сутність синергетичного світобачення у науковому пізнанні. У рамках синергетичного підходу виділено методи дослідження процесу формування механізму корпоративного контролю. Схарактеризовано поняття «середовище корпоративного контролю», «середовище корпоративних відносин», «механізм корпоративного контролю» і «система корпоративного контролю в господарських товариствах». На основі узагальнення наукових праць вітчизняних і зарубіжних учених проведено аналіз характеристик системи корпоративного контролю.
FINANCIAL ASPECTS OF NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Holubka S. M. , Ovchar P. A.
Published: May 2018

The article considers the features of the automobile transport development, which is an integral part of the national economy. The main aspects of financial and economic development of the national transport system are highlighted. The expediency of development and introduction of a qualitatively new organizational and management model of passenger transportation by motor transport in Ukraine is substantiated. In the course of the research, the amount of direct foreign investments in the development of the Ukrainian transport system is analyzed. This made possible to assert that in order to intensify investment activity in the automobile transport development it is necessary to improve the legislation, create a favorable institutional environment, increase social and economic well–being of the county’s population, develop and implement a system of guarantees for investors from possible risks, stimulate innovation activity.
IMPROVING ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT VIA BENCHMARKING TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Akimova L. M. , Osadcha O. V. , Akimov О. О.
Published: May 2018

The scope of benchmarking is defined in the article. The aim of the article is to research theoretic aspects of benchmarking and to justify the efficiency of using benchmarking instruments with the aim of improving accounting. The perspectives of application benchmarking in system of forming an accounting information of business entities and nonprofit organizations are grounded. The factors, which provide the efficiency of benchmarking accounting system for the business entity, is defined. The organizational model of benchmarking in accounting, which will allow to minimize the cost of implementation of benchmarking, while focusing on its enforcement, are presented. It was grounded, that applying benchmarking is the possibility to form your own team of experts in accounting and taxation, to experience the implementation of organization changes consequently creating conditions for further advancement of accounting.
НАУКОВО–МЕТОДИЧНИЙ ПІДХІД ДО ОЦІНЮВАННЯ НЕЗАЛЕЖНОСТІ ФІНАНСОВОГО НАГЛЯДУ
Authors: Kremen V. M. , Brychko М. М. , Kremen О. І.
Published: May 2018

У статті обґрунтовано важливість незалежності органів фінансового нагляду як запоруки стійкості фінансового сектору. Здійснено систематизацію критеріїв оцінювання інституційної, операційної та фінансової незалежності органів фінансового нагляду, які відповідають міжнародним стандартам нагляду у банківському секторі, у сфері страхування та цінних паперів. Для кожного з критеріїв розроблено порядок визначення рейтингових оцінок. Запропоновано алгоритм обчислення дифузних індексів інституційної, операційної та фінансової незалежності органів фінансового нагляду. Здійснено апробацію науково–методичного щодо оцінювання незалежності органів фінансового нагляду в Україні. Визначено ключові напрями підвищення незалежності фінансового нагляду.
CHALLENGES OF INFLATION TARGETING IN UKRAINE: ESTABLISHING THE MEGA–REGULATOR
Authors: Vovchak O. D. , Rudevska V. I. , Pohorila O. V.
Published: May 2018

The aim of this paper is to reveal the relationship between monetary policy and financial security and to show the possible influence on this relationship of establishing the mega–regulator in Ukraine.It has also been considered of mega–regulators’ functionary in the countries with Inflation Targeting regimes (hereinafter – IT) in order to compare it with national monetary policy and to investigate the challenges for central bank while conducting IT regime as a macro prudential institution.
ІНСТИТУЦІЙНЕ ОБҐРУНТУВАННЯ РОЛІ ДЕРЖАВИ В АКТИВІЗАЦІЇ ІНВЕСТИЦІЙНИХ ПРОЦЕСІВ
Authors: Hrytsenko L. L. , Roienko V. V. , Boiarko I. M.
Published: May 2018

У статті досліджено генезис наукової думки щодо ролі та місця держави в інвестиційному процесі. При вивченні різних точок зору інституціоналістів зосереджено увагу на доцільності інвестиційної взаємодії держави з приватним бізнесом. Узагальнено наукові погляди на сутність, напрямки та інструменти такої взаємодії, сформовані в межах теорії інституціоналізму.
THE SCIENTIFIC BASIS FOR THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL ECONOMY
Authors: Dolgaleva O. V.
Published: May 2018

The article deals with the theoretical questions of sustainable development of the region. In order to eliminate discrepancies in the terminology, the author perfected the conceptual apparatus. It is impossible to solve the problem of the socio-economic system stability without creation of a sound methodological and methodical foundation, without a scientific substantiation of actions at all hierarchical levels. The critical analysis of existing definitions of sustainability of socio-economic systems showed that the generally accepted concept of modern science has not been produced. Four approaches to determine the sustainability of socio-economic systems are analyzed. The principles of process management of the sustainable development are justified, the directions to achieve it are studied. The modern regional policy is proved not to be focused on the formation and implementation of the sustainable development of the regions. But the definition in the proposed conceptual principles of the management of sustainable development principles, directions and objectives of the regional policy on the implementation of the project at the regional level with specifying the tools and mechanisms to achieve is the key attraction of regions of Ukraine to management in terms of sustainable development.
Item and Structure Evaluation of the Genomic Nursing Concept Inventory
Authors: Ward Linda D. , Barbosa-Leiker Celestina , French Brian F.
Published: May 2018

Background and Purpose:

Genomic nursing education requires a genomic literacy assessment supported by evidence of reliability and validity. This study applied psychometric analyses to provide support for the Genomic Nursing Concept Inventory (GNCI).

Methods:

Over nine semesters, baccalaureate nursing students (N = 1,065) completed the GNCI on the first and last days of genomics instruction. Psychometric analyses assessed scale and item performance pre- and post-instruction.

Results:

Exploratory factor analysis supported scale unidimensionality and identified items with low pattern coefficients. Analyses supported test–retest and internal consistency reliability and criterion validity. Scale difficulty decreased by 28% from pre- to post-instruction. Underperforming items were identified for further inventory refinement.

Conclusions:

Findings support use of the GNCI to measure learning needs pre-instruction and learning gains post-instruction. Data also inform planned inventory revision.
Nursing Group Empowerment: Instrument Revision
Authors: Sieloff Christina L. , Downey Marty , Muller Rebecca L.
Published: May 2018

Background and Purpose:

The Sieloff–King Assessment of Group Empowerment Within Organizations (SKAGEO) has demonstrated consistent reliability and validity, although past participants reported the need for revisions to further improve its clarity and ease of use in research. The purpose of this research was to use focus groups to revise the SKAGEO.

Methods:

Two focus groups were held (seven RNs and one student nurse). Thematic analysis was used to analyze the focus group discussions.

Results:

Five major themes, and eleven subthemes, were identified as areas for future revisions to further improve the instrument’s clarity and use in research.

Conclusions:

Revisions in the SKAGEO, based on the areas identified by the focus groups, would result in an instrument that would more easily be understood and incorporated into research.
Degree of Competency in Practicing Basic Education for Kindergarten Teachers from the Point of View of the Teachers Themselves
Authors: Hamda Fatima Ahmed Abu
Published: May 2018

The study aimed to identify the degree of practicing the basic educational competencies of kindergarten teachers from the point of view of the teachers themselves. The study sample consisted of 125 randomly selected teachers. The researcher used the questionnaire as a tool of study consisting of 50 paragraphs divided into five areas (personal competencies, competencies for the management of the classroom and interaction with children, competencies of teaching skills, educational competencies for human relations, and the field of professional growth). After the statistical analysis was performed, the study reached the following results: There were statistically significant differences at   0.05 between the bachelor degree on the one hand and the diploma and postgraduate studies on the other hand. The differences were in favor of Bachelor of personal competencies. Also, there is the existence of statistical significant difference (  0.05 ) between 10 years and more and 5-10 years. This difference is based on the benefit of 10 years and more educational competencies for the field of human relations. The researcher recommended that training courses should be organized as this would contribute to increasing the efficiency and skills of kindergarten teachers.
La Responsabilité Sociétale De L’entreprise : Les Différentes Approches Conceptuelles
Authors: Dinia Jihane , Chakor Abdellatif
Published: May 2018

What are we talking about when we refer to the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)? Behind every word that constitutes "CSR" lie great debates, starting with its definition. The purpose of our article is to emphasize the issue of the CSR through a brief genealogical overview and the confrontation of several definitions based on an academic literature review. Our study revealed a proliferation of proposed definitions of the concept, reflecting different approaches, which certainly enriched the debate, but complicated the subject. Therefore, after 50 years of research, CSR remains a very subjective concept, which is not yet complete..
Science Process Skills Characteristics of Junior High School Students in Lampung
Authors: Sunyono Sunyono
Published: May 2018

The quality of international education is measured through PISA and TIMSS results and the member countries are very concerned about their students' ability to work on PISA and TIMSS. Countries with low PISA and TIMSS ratings indicate that students' science process skills in this country are low, including in Indonesia. Therefore, this research needs to be done to see the characteristics of science process skill (SPS) of junior high school students, especially in Indonesia. This study involved 9th-grade students of the academic year 2016/2017 in three randomly selected districts. The number of subjects involved in the study was 120 randomly selected respondents. The research was conducted by survey method, by giving SPSs questions to respondents. The results showed that the SPS of junior high school students in Lampung Province-Indonesia is low. Students from schools in the capital and school areas close to the provincial capitals have the characteristics of SPSs on "observing" and "classifying" indicators in the "moderate" category. Students from distant areas of the provincial capitals, the characteristics of their SPSs are "low", for all indicators (observing, classifying, predicting, interpreting, and communicating).
Transformational Leadership Practices in Curriculum Implementation (Environmental Education) in Secondary Schools in Siaya County, Kenya
Authors: Okoth Ursulla A.
Published: May 2018

Leadership practices promote accomplishment of goals in organizations. This paper focuses on the application of transformational leadership practices: Idealized influence, Inspirational motivation, Intellectual stimulation and Individualized consideration in curriculum implementation, Environmental Education (EE). The sample consisted of 183 teachers randomly selected from 30 secondary schools in Siaya County. A questionnaire was used in a descriptive survey research. The findings using the selected indicators were that head teachers: strived towards the collective goal of fulfilling a vision and were positive role models; had trust of teachers’ ability; made decisions all the time; encouraged students to work hard; and organized meetings with other schools to achieve subject objectives.
Opportunities for Parallel Import in China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone: Evidence from the Automobile Industry and the Pharmaceutical Industry
Authors: Wu Maoguo , Yan Siyuan
Published: May 2018

Parallel import, as a pattern of international trade, is often under criticism because of infringement of intellectual property. However, the establishment of China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone has contributed to the rapid development of parallel import, which has existed in the “grey zone” in China for a long time. Generally speaking, parallel import not only minimizes damages to related intellectual property owners, but also maximizes flow of goods and promotes formation of a unified market, which is beneficial to free trade and economic integration as well as the welfare of consumers. This paper investigates two industries most affected by parallel import, namely the automobile industry and the pharmaceutical industry. Two cases, “Peugeot Unfair Competition” and “Compulsory Licensing of the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry”, are analyzed. This paper draws the conclusion that the general welfare of society must be considered and a clear boundary of intellectual property rights should be established in the development of trade policies on parallel import. Effective use of parallel import can ultimately promote social development.
Corporate Governance in Jordan and Boardroom Diversity: A Critical Review of Literature
Authors: Mkheimer Ibrahim Mohammad
Published: May 2018

This paper focuses on critically analyzing the present literature which discusses the Corporate Governance (CG) concept in Jordan and board diversity, and the potential benefits obtained from adopting this concept in different streams like its impact on the total organizational performance. The paper also aims to present related theories and empirical literature focused on the composition of corporates’ boardroom and the role of its diversity in achieving their objectives such as competitive advantage. It also aims to determine the gaps and guidance for future studies. The review shows examples of basic theories, definition, methodologies, and certain industries deficiencies in previous studies and literature which limits the generalizability of their findings in specific environment, industry, and population. Finally, the study also presents implications on implementation, theory, and the best practice of Corporate Governance.
Exploring the Tensions in Organizational Theories
Authors: Gentle E. Emelah , Charles Daniel Enyia
Published: May 2018

Today’s organizations cannot survive through the application of old theories which are considered obsolete. However, some of these ‘old theories’ still maintain their relevance in the operation of businesses today. The complexity and dynamism of the world have introduced more tensions in organizational theories as some of the theories were introduced with the intention of refuting existing theories. Each new theory had it own assumptions, characteristics and hypothetical beliefs which made them attract relevance when they were first introduced because they were assumed to fill an existing gap. This paper explores some of these theories and maintains that the tensions they create is borne out of the battle for superiority when non can actually solve all organizational problems.
Importance of the Use of the Internet of Things and its Implications in the Manufacturing Industry
Authors: Contreras Laura , Perez Juan
Published: May 2018

The research presented in this paper is a literary analysis of 91 papers of 31 different journals of world recognition from different countries (England, Poland, Spain, China, Switzerland, Netherlands); focusing on productivity improvement inside a business through Internet of Things (IoT) in the manufacturing industry. It is essential to know the implications in the use of IoT for productivity improvement because IoT is having great influence in different context, one of them is businesses. The objective of this paper is to know the implications of the use of IoT to increase productivity, focusing on security and data privacy in the manufacturing sector. Suggestions are made regarding big data, digital manufacturing, the supply chain, cybersecurity, and monitoring and control systems for implementing IoT to improve productivity in a manufacturing industry. The use of new tools and technologies for improving productivity imply that the detailed aspects for its implementation must be analyze.
Competition and Food Intake: A Laboratory Study
Authors: Bucheli Marisa , Gerstenbluth Mariana , Rossi Maximo
Published: May 2018

The aim of this paper is to analyze the intake of two types of sweet snacks by women using competitive environments as stressors. We study the effect of competition on food intake from two perspectives: overall consumption and the substitution between two snacks (a “healthy” and a “nonhealthy” snack). For this purpose we did a laboratory experiment in which the participants were women. They were offered chocolate candies and raisins as they solved several problems. Half of the participants completed the tasks at a noncompetitive piece rate and the other half under a competitive tournament incentive scheme. The results show that at the median the participants’ intake was higher under tournament than piece rate payment. Moreover, the increase in food intake was led by a rise in chocolate consumption. We conclude that competition increases the consumption of fat, calories and carbohydrates and thus affects eating behavior and promotes unhealthy patterns. This research contributes to the strand of the literature that focuses on factors that affect the eating behavior which influences health.
Treatment of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: State of the Art
Authors: Oliveira-Pinto José , Sousa Joel , Mansilha Armando
Published: May 2018

Introduction: Endovascular aneurysm repair for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm has been increasingly advocated due to short term benefits. Most observational studies point towards survival advantage for endovascular aneurysm repair over open repair. However, randomized clinical trials already performed did not support this data. The aim of this review is to compare post-operative outcomes between endovascular aneurysm repair and open surgery for the treatment of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms.Materials and Methods: MEDLINE databases were searched to access outcomes after endovascular aneurysm repair for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm and open repair for ruptured abdominal aneurysm repair. All the randomized controlled trials were included. Large and contemporary observational studies were also considered.Results: Thirty day mortality ranged between 18% - 53% for endovascular aneurysm repair for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm and between 24% - 53% for open repair. Post-operative complications ranged between 33% - 77% for endovascular aneurysm repair for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm and 37% - 80% for open repair. In hospital stay ranged between 8.5 and 14.3 days for endovascular aneurysm repair for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm and between 12.2 and 20.5 days for open repair. Intensive care unit days ranged between 1.75 - 4.2 days for endovascular aneurysm repair for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm and 2.5 - 6.3 days for open repair.Discussion: Survival benefit is found for endovascular aneurysm repair for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm in most observational studies, but those are not reproduced by randomized controlled trials data. However, endovascular aneurysm repair for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm showed less post-operative complications and hospitalization days.Conclusion: Endovascular aneurysm repair for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm should be considered as first line of treatment in centers with expertise and proper facilities.
Carta Ao Editor: Imunodeficiências Primárias em Idade Adulta – Colaboração Multicêntrica para Caracterizar a Realidade Nacional
Authors: Duarte Ferreira Ruben , Silva Sara , Carrapatoso Isabel , Regateiro Frederico , Santos Natacha , Silva Diana , Sousa Filipa , Oliveira Susana , Paiva Miguel , Torres da Costa José , Câmara Rita , Faria Emília , Lopes da Silva Susana , Sociedade Portuguesa de Alergologia e Imunologia Clínica Grupo de Interesse de Imunodeficiências da
Published: May 2018

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Lemmel’s Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Cholestasis
Authors: Cruz João , Matos António P. , Ramalho Miguel
Published: May 2018

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Association of S100B Serum Levels with Metabolic Syndrome and its Components
Authors: Kheirouri Sorayya , Ebrahimi Elham , Alizadeh Mohammad
Published: May 2018

Introduction: We aimed to compare serum levels of S100B between patients with metabolic syndrome and healthy subjects and to investigate the association of S100B with components of the metabolic syndrome.Materials and Methods: In this study, 44 patients with metabolic syndrome and 44 healthy subjects participated. The participants’ body mass index, waist circumference, systolic and diastolic blood pressure were measured. Serum levels of low and high density lipoprotein cholesterol, total cholesterol, triglyceride, fasting blood glucose, insulin, S100B protein were determined by enzymatic and ELISA methods.Results: The participants with metabolic syndrome had significantly higher levels of S100B than those in the control group (p < 0.0001). Serum levels of S100B protein were positively correlated with abdominal obesity (rho = 0.26; p = 0.01) and serum levels of triglyceride (rho = 0.26; p = 0.01). Moreover, serum levels of S100B were higher in subjects with abdominal obesity (p = 0.02), with higher serum triglyceride levels (p = 0.03) and with hypertension (p = 0.01).Conclusion: The findings indicate that there may be a link between S100B protein with abdominal obesity and serum levels of triglycerides. This warrants further research to elucidate whether increased S100B levels in patients with metabolic syndrome are involved in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disorders.
Xantomas Eruptivos: Manifestação Cardinal de Distúrbio Metabólico Grave
Authors: Santiago Luis , Pinho André , Cardoso José Carlos
Published: May 2018

Os xantomas eruptivos resultam de uma deposição rápida intracelular e dérmica de lípidos e constituem um importante sinal de risco cardiovascular, com impacto prognóstico. Os autores descrevem o caso de um homem de 47 anos com múltiplas pápulas distribuídas nas nádegas, região lombar, parede abdominal, cotovelos e pescoço com dois meses de evolução, cupuliformes, amareladas, firmes e pouco pruriginosas. Os antecedentes pessoais incluíam abuso etílico, diabetes mellitus tipo 2 e dislipidemia não medicadas, além de início recente de terapêutica com olanzapina por síndrome depressivo. Os exames complementares mostraram hipertrigliceridemia (7474 mg/dL), hipercolesterolemia (1054 mg/dL) e hemoglobina A1c de 12,1%. O estudo histopatológico de uma pápula do flanco esquerdo revelou numerosos histiócitos xantomizados na derme confirmando o diagnóstico de xantomas eruptivos. No nosso caso, a introdução da olanzapina poderá ter agravado os antecedentes de doença metabólica, contribuindo assim para o rápido aparecimento das lesões cutâneas. O reconhecimento atempado dos xantomas eruptivos pode ter um profundo impacto no diagnóstico, tratamento e prognóstico, por conduzir à pesquisa de causas secundárias.
Consumption Patterns of Energy Drinks in Portuguese Adolescents from A City in Northern Portugal
Authors: Martins Albino , Ferreira Carmo , Sousa Dinis , Costa Sandra
Published: May 2018

Introduction: Energy drinks are youth-targeted beverages that contain high amounts of caffeine and other stimulants. A number of deleterious health effects associated with consumption of these drinks have already been reported. Despite the health concerns, energy drinks research has been sparse, especially at younger ages. The main purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of energy drinks consumption and patterns of use among adolescents.Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study of students aged between 11 – 17 years-old attending four public schools in Braga, cluster sampled. A self-administrated questionnaire was used to access sociodemographic data, self-reported academic performance as well as energy drinks consumption patterns, attitudes, awareness and associated symptoms.Results: In a total of 1414 adolescents studied (mean age 15.1 ± 1.5 years; 53.9% were females), 56.7% reported to have used energy drinks at least once (62.5% in males; 52.1% in females). Of those, 34% described a regular consumption (at least once a month) and 14.1% a weekly consumption. The most common reasons for energy drinks consumption were the pleasant taste (49%), desire to increase global energy (35%) or sports performance (33%). On average, energy drinks users were older compared with non-users. Energy drinks consumption was associated with male gender and with self-reported worse academic performance. Approximately onethird experienced at least one symptom after consumption. In addition, 39.9% of energy drinks consumers reported mixing those with alcohol.Discussion: Consumption of energy drinks has been increasing. The prevalence found for its consumption in this study is similar to that reported in the literature. Knowledge about motivation, general awareness of the risks or other variables related to consumption of these drinks might allow a better characterization of this behavior.Conclusion: This study showed a high prevalence of energy drinks consumption among adolescents from a city in Northern Portugal, with self-reported symptoms after consumption and common concomitant use of alcohol.
How Exercise and Dietary Intervention Affect the Outcome of Osteosarcopenic Obesity Syndrome?
Authors: JafariNasabian Pegah
Published: May 2018

Osteosarcopenic obesity (OSO) is described by the simultaneous presence of osteopenia/osteoporosis, sarcopenia, and increased adiposity. Over time, older adults with OSO syndrome might be at greater risk for loss of physical function and bone fractures. Furthermore, a sedentary lifestyle, inadequate nutrition, pharmaceutical drugs and chronic conditions encompass the multifactorial nature of OSO syndrome. Physical activity and a healthy diet play a crucial role in management and treatment of OSO syndrome. Research has shown that even low-intensity physical activity or daily habitual activity can maintain bone mineral density, muscle strength and improve muscle quality, and reduce adiposity. However, older adults with high risk of fall and injuries require tailored exercise intensity. Also, balanced daily intake of vitamin D, calcium and protein is important in prevention and treatment of OSO syndrome in postmenopausal women. Effective measurement of bone mass, muscle mass and strength is required when detecting OSO syndrome and to evaluate the balance, strength and endurance of elder individuals and severity of the condition.
La obesidad infantil y su asociación con el sentimiento de infelicidad y bajos niveles de autoestima en niños de centros educativos públicos
Authors: Delgado Floody Pedro Antonio
Published: May 2018

Introducción: Los niños con exceso de peso corren mayor riesgo de sufrir alteraciones psicosociales. Objetivo: El propósito de ésta investigación fue relacionar la condición de sobrepeso y obesidad a los niveles de autoestima y felicidad  en escolares de centros educativos públicos.Métodos: Participaron  364 escolares (180 niños y 184 niñas) de entre 11 y 13 años de edad (12,44 ± 1,14 años de edad). Se realizaron mediciones antropométricas y se evaluaron los niveles de autoestima y felicidad, a través del Test de Autoestima Escolar (TAE).Resultados: La autoestima escolar fue significativamente mayor en los niños (p<0.001). El 55. 49% (n=204) de los escolares evaluados presentó exceso de peso. Los sujetos con sobrepeso y obesidad presentaron menores niveles de autoestima en comparación con los normopeso (p=0.032), además 43 escolares presentaron muy baja autoestima, existiendo relación entre los niveles de muy baja y baja autoestima (n=119) y la condición de sobrepeso y obesidad (p=0.033).  En relación a la pregunta; ¿soy una persona feliz?, una mayor proporción de escolares respondió positivamente (n=296). La respuesta negativa a la pregunta se asoció con la presencia de exceso de peso (p=0.042).Conclusión: La condición de sobrepeso y obesidad se relacionó con bajos niveles de autoestima y de felicidad en escolares. Resultados alarmantes ya que la que la autoestima es el aprecio que uno tiene de sí mismo y la felicidad es un  índice del bienestar personal subjetivo y es un tema que concierne a las familias y a todo el sistema educativo. Palabras claves: Autoestima; felicidad; escolares; obesidad.
IMC, motivos de práctica deportiva extraescolar y modelos familiares en alumnos de 6º de Educación Primaria
Authors: Fernandez-Argüelles Daniel , Fernandez-Rio Javier
Published: May 2018

Introducción: La obesidad infantil tiene muchas aristas; por eso se desarrollaron 3 estudios complementarios.Objetivos: Estudio-1: determinar el IMC de toda la población de estudiantes de 6º de primaria de una ciudad española de tamaño medio y conocer sus hábitos de práctica deportiva extraescolar. Estudio-2: conocer los motivos de práctica de los que realizan deporte extraescolar. Estudio-3: conocer el papel que juega la familia sobre la práctica deportiva extraescolar.Métodos: Enfoque mixto, diseño ex-post-facto transversal. Estudio-1: 377 estudiantes de 6º de Primaria. Instrumentos: tallímetro, báscula, cuestionario ad hoc. Estudio-2: 275 estudiantes de 6º de primaria. Instrumentos: cuestionarios (BREQ-3; MPAM-R). Estudio-3: 228 progenitores. Instrumento: Cuestionario de Percepción de las Familias.Resultados: Estudio-1: IMC: 20,73±4,12 Kg/m2, 38,7% sobrepeso, 10,1% obesidad, 73% hace deporte. IMC: no diferencias significativas entre practicantes y no-practicantes, sí en base al nivel socioeconómico. Estudio-2: alta motivación intrínseca; motivo de participación: diversión. Estudio-3: progenitores valoran la importancia de hacer actividad física; diferencias significativas a favor de los que tienen hijos haciendo deporte y nivel socioeconómico medio-alto. Padres cuyos hijos hacen deporte: bueno para su salud/desarrollo, le gusta/lo eligió, socializarse y valores; padres cuyos hijos no hacen: falta de tiempo de los hijos, no le gusta/no encuentra un deporte que le guste y falta de tiempo de los padres.Conclusiones: IMC cercano al sobrepeso; la práctica de deporte extraescolar no marca diferencias en el IMC, el nivel socieconómico sí (estudio-1). Practicantes motivados intrínsicamente, lo hacen por diversión (estudio-2). Familia: modelo para hacer deporte (estudio-3).
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and obesity in children’s meta-analyses: reaching wrong answers for right questions.
Authors: Nissensohn Mariela , Fuentes Lugo Daniel , Serra-Majem Lluis
Published: May 2018

Background: Recent studies assert that sugar-containing drinks may play a key role in the etiology of obesity. However, scientific reviews show contradictory results. Whether there is just association or clear causation still is a matter of debate. It is also subject to discussion whether the quality/adequacy of the different studies may influence their outcome. Objective: The aim of this study is to explore the most recent scientific evidence focused on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) and child obesity and to further analyze the adequacy of the meta-analyses in terms of their results, with special emphasis in the methodology, clarity and transparence of their procedures. Methods: Only meta-analyses of randomized control trial studies were selected. The search was performed on PubMed and Cochrane Website until January, 2016. Adherence to PRISMA was assessed. Results: Six meta-analyses were included. All of them showed some degree of evidence of heterogeneity in theirs pool estimates. Two of them showed a positive association between SSB and obesity but the other four found no association. The adherence to the PRISMA criteria was higher in two of the meta-analyses that showed opposite conclusions regarding the association or non-association of SSB and obesity in children. Thus, there is no relation between the adequacy of the meta-analyses to the PRISMA criteria and the results obtained. Conclusion:The use of meta-analysis as a scientific tool still demand more polishing, agreement and spread out use by researchers. SSB are being accused of being a main cause of the existing obesity, but this subject requires a broader approach that includes a thorough analysis of diet and lifestyle and a stronger body of scientific evidence based on data from epidemiological studies conducted in different populations.
Niveles de vitamina D en pacientes recién diagnosticados de cáncer
Authors: Calmarza Pilar , Sanz París Alejandro , Prieto López Carlos , Llorente Barrio Mónica , Boj Carceller Diana
Published: May 2018

Introducción.- Aparte de los conocidos efectos de la Vitamina D sobre la homeostasis fosfo-cálcica, en los últimos años están cobrando granrelevancia sus efectos extra-óseos.Objetivos: Conocer la concentración de 25 OH Vitamina D en pacientes recién diagnosticados de cáncer, y comprobar si existen diferencias entre los distintos tipos de cáncer.Material y métodos: Estudio transversal de una cohorte de pacientes recién diagnosticados de cáncer que fueron remitidos a Consultas Externas de Endocrinología para una valoración nutricional pre-operatoria. Se revisaron 139 historias clínicas obteniéndose los datos sociodemográficos, biométricos y la concentración de 25-OH Vitamina D de los pacientes.Resultados: De los 139 pacientes, 71 padecían cáncer urológico, 27 cáncercolorrectal (CCR), 35 cáncer de cabeza y cuello (C y C) y 6 cáncer de otro tipo. La concentración media de 25(OH) D fue de 50,41 nmol/l (IC al 95%= 46,68-54,14). El 57,97% presentó déficit de vitamina D (<50 nmol/l) y un 21,74% insuficiencia (50-75 nmol/l). Hallamos una mayor prevalencia de déficitestadísticamente significativa (p<0,01) en el C y C frente al cáncer urológico: 68,57% y 49,29% respectivamente. La estación del año modifica de manera significativa la concentración de 25(OH) D (p<0,01).Conclusiones: Hay una alta prevalencia de déficit de Vitamina D en lospacientes recién diagnosticados de cáncer (sobre todo en CCR y C y C),debiendo priorizarse la corrección de los niveles de 25 OH Vitamina D en estos pacientes. La utilización de valores de referencia ajustados según la estación del año podría mejorar la interpretación de resultados.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR PENYEBAB KECEMASAN SISWA DALAM MENGHADAPI UJIAN NASIONAL
Authors: Solehah Laila Fida Nabihah
Published: May 2018

National Examination implemented in primary and secondary education still becomes a contraversial issue causing negative psychological effect as anxiety for the students. Considering the factors raising the anxiety are necessary to be identified, this research is to find out and describe the factors and propose the alternatives to minimize them. Taking a palce at SMA N 19 in Jakarta in the academic year of 2010/ 2011, the research distributed questionair to the students of the 12th grade. The collected data were analysed on the basis of percentage. The factors of studentsâ€™ anxiety identified in the research are (a) passing grade norms, (b) negative thinking to pass the passing grade, (c) possibility of failure, and (d) consequences of failure. As the factors of the anxiety can negatively affect the students and lower the graduate level, the research suggests the schools to handle the problem through the councillors
MODEL LAYANAN BIMBINGAN DAN KONSELING UNTUK MENANGANI DAMPAK TRAUMA
Authors: Justitia Dewi
Published: May 2018

The purpose of this study was to develop guidance and counceling model for the children suffering from traumatic effect resulted from domestic violance. Using Art and Play Therapy, this study was conducted in March through May 2012 at Junior Secondary School, No. 92, Jakarta. The research method employed was single subject and it was found out the decrease of traumatic anxiety which was measured with anxiety thermometer. At the end of the intervention, the data showed that the subject got deeper insight of the domestic violance causes and had ability to avoid the violance done by his/her father.
MENINGKATKAN KINERJA GURU MELALUI IKLIM SEKOLAH DAN PERSEPSI KEPEMIMPINAN KEPALA SEKOLAH
Authors: Warto Solehudin
Published: May 2018

School Principal is the most responsible person develping the effectiveness of all school personnelâ€™s performance. Besides, he/she is also expected to be an effective leader who can distribute his authority appropriately, to coordinate the school activities efficently, and to be a motivator who can enable others to improve their performance continously. This research therefore intended to identify the (a) the role of school climate in improving the teachersâ€™ performance, (b) the role of the perception of school principalâ€™s leadership in improving the teachersâ€™ performance, and (c) the role of school climate and the perception of school principalâ€™s leadership simultaniously in improving the teachersâ€™ performance. The research was conducted in the State Madrasah Aliyah 9 in Pondok Bambu, Jakarta as from March through July 2012. The result of the research shows that in the State Madrasah Aliyah 9 in Pondok Bambu, Jakarta, (a) there is a positive effect of school climate for teachersâ€™s performance improvement in the sense that if the school climate improves, the teachersâ€™ performance will also improve or on the contrary; (b) there is a significant effect of the perception of school principalâ€™s leadership to teachersâ€™s performance; and (c) there is a significant effect of school climate and the perception of school principalâ€™s leadership simultaniously to the teachersâ€™ performance improvement.
When Artists Became Intellectuals: Science as a Significant Other for the Female Artistic Persona
Authors: Dahlberg Julia
Published: May 2018

The increasing appreciation of science posed an interesting challenge to art in the late 19th Century. Modernisation, professionalisation, secularisation and technical novelties all seemed to question the social status of the artist. Arguing that one possible way for individual artists to meet this challenge was to incorporate elements of the scientific persona with their artistic self, this article focuses on the Swedish-speaking, Finnish artist and writer Helena Westermarck (1857–1938). While constructing an intellectual comradeship with her brother, the internationally well-known sociologist and anthropologist Edward Westermarck (1862–1939), Helena Westermarck often referred to the exceptional intellectual and analytical capacities of the artist. Arguing that the prestige of science could be used to lend credibility to the artistic persona, the article will discuss some of the ideas that led Westermarck to gradually fashion her public appearance as an artist into the persona of a public intellectual, writer and self-supporting (single) woman on equal terms with her brother.
Diffuse alveolar haemorrhage: a volatile situation
Authors: Lightburn Thomas , Helliwell Lee
Published: May 2018

We describe the case of a 26‐year‐old patient undergoing a planned procedure who suffered diffuse alveolar haemorrhage (DAH) following exposure to sevoflurane. Although the patient suffers from systemic lupus erythematosus, this was thought to be an unlikely cause of the DAH given the clinical findings, thus the cause was attributed to the volatile agent. This rarely reported phenomenon should be considered in all postoperative cases of pulmonary haemorrhage.