bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Contributions of Non-professional Local Physical Therapist In the Promotion of Community Health Activities in the Arsi Zone, Southeast Ethiopia (Preprint)
Authors: Melaku Leta
Published: May 2021

BACKGROUND

Physical activity is a first-line therapy and secures against persistent illnesses. Essential medical care professionals are obviously situated to advance actual action. Active recuperation mediations focused on advancement and upkeep of wellbeing, personal satisfaction, and wellness. There is, notwithstanding, a deficiency of such examination proof in Ethiopia.

OBJECTIVE

We planned to assess the degree of KAP of nonprofessional local physical therapists' towards wellbeing advancement in Arsi zone of Oromia, Southeast Ethiopia.

METHODS

Community based cross sectional study was conducted in April 2018 among 45 physical therapists. Data were collected using pre-tested, structured and self-administrative questionnaires. Participants were selected by quota sampling technique. The questionnaire was drafted specifically to test the KAP. Data were double entered and analyzed by SPSS Version 20.0 program. Descriptive statistics were used. The KAP were estimated using proportion.

RESULTS

In present response rate is 90.0%. Ages of respondents ranged between 24 – 87 years. 57.8% of participants got initial physical therapy knowledge from either of their parents. 53.3% of the respondents hear about health promotion from families and friends. 57.8% of them provided health promotion at their workplace. The overall percentage of all the respondents’ KAP in health promotion was 60.1%.

CONCLUSIONS

The respondents’ have good KAP towards health promotion. However there is still room for improvement. Also there is a lack of proper guide lines in determining the impact physical therapy.
Use of the Instagram Hashtags #winemom and #momjuice Among Mothers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Descriptive, Cross-sectional Study (Preprint)
Authors: Basch Corey H , Meleo-Erwin Zoe C , Mohlman Jan , Fera Joseph , Quinones Nasia
Published: May 2021

BACKGROUND

The tendency of parents to consume alcohol during the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to be moderated by pandemic-related stress combined with the ongoing demands of childcare and home-based education, which are reported to be more burdensome for females than males.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this study was to describe alcohol-related content posted by mothers on Instagram during the COVID-19 pandemic.

METHODS

Using two popular hashtags, #momjuice and #winemom, 50 Instagram posts on each were collected from the “top posts” tab. The coding categories were created inductively and were as follows: displays alcohol (drinking/holding alcohol or alcohol itself), person is making alcoholic beverages, type of alcohol featured or discussed, highlights anxiety and/or depression/mental state, highlights struggling (in general), highlights parenting challenges, encourages alcohol consumption, discourages alcohol consumption, features a person wearing clothing or shows products promoting alcohol, promotes alcohol rehabilitation, highlights caffeine to alcohol daily transition throughout the day, and highlights other drugs besides caffeine and alcohol.

RESULTS

Overall, the 100 selected posts had a total of 5108 comments and 94,671 likes. The respective averages were 51.08 (SD 77.94) and 946.71 (SD 1731.72). A majority (>50%) of the posts reviewed encouraged alcohol consumption (n=66) and/or displayed alcohol (n=56). Of the 66 that encouraged and/or displayed alcohol, the common type of alcohol discussed or featured was wine (n=55). Only 6 posts discouraged alcohol use and only 4 provided the audience with a disclaimer. None of the videos promoted or endorsed alcohol rehabilitation in any way. Only 37 posts highlighted struggle. However, these posts garnered more than a majority of the likes (n=50,034, 52.3%). Posts that showed struggle received an average of 1359.57 (SD 2108.02) likes. Those that did not show struggle had an average of 704.24 (SD 1447.46) likes. An independent one-tailed t test demonstrated this difference to be statistically significant (P=.0499).

CONCLUSIONS

The findings of this investigation suggest that though these hashtags ostensibly exist to valorize excess alcohol consumption, they may be serving as a support system for mothers who are experiencing increased burdens and role stress during the pandemic. Given the strains placed on mothers overall and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts must be taken to increase access to and affordability of telehealth-based mental health care.
PREVALENCE, PRACTICE, PERCEPTION OF SELF-MEDICATION PATTERN AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS
Authors: GOEL DIVYA
Published: May 2021

Objective: The use of drugs (prescription as well as non-prescription by the individual for treating self-diagnosed conditions/symptoms is a practice prevalent all around the world, though the extent, the reason may vary. The practice of self-medication is increasingly becoming a part of self-care. If practiced properly and with the authentic knowledge of drugs, it can save resources such as time and money. However, its improper use may lead to various health problems like adverse drug reactions, prolonged suffering, and drug-dependence and increase resistance among various pathogens. It has many implications, especially among medical students who have some knowledge and exposure to drugs and can present a serious threat to professionalism in medicine and it has the potential to put at risk public trust into this profession. The aim of this research was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of self-medication among medical students.

Methods: Research was performed as a cross-sectional study and it included 150, 2nd year (4th semester) students of a medical college. Students filled out a questionnaire created for the purpose of this research and consisted of both open-ended and close-ended questions about demographic and self-medication Consenting students anonymously filled the questionnaire. Questions about self-medication were related to the period of the previous three months.

Results: Out of 150 filled questionnaires, data of 126 were analysed as twenty-four Questionnaires were incomplete. 90.47%% medical students were found to practice self-medication. Symptoms for which they took the drugs for self-medication were fever (49.68%) followed by headache, common cold/cough and pain abdomen. Drugs taken by them for self-medication were Paracetamol (85.79%), antibiotics (77.54%), analgesics, Antihistaminic and cough suppressants. Ease (43.65%) was cited as the main reason for self-medication by the respondents. Most common source of drug information was their experience in the past illness (54.03%) Of the respondents 90.48% knew about adverse drug reactions and 93.65% knew about drug-drug interactions.

Conclusion: This study shows that the practice of self-medication is rampant among medical students of the institute. In this situation, awareness should be created toward appropriate antibiotic usage and the practice of responsible self-medication needs to be promoted among future healthcare providers. Furthermore, stringent implementation of laws governing the sale of prescription medicines can help in limiting the self-medication practice.
PHYTOPHARMACOLOGICAL REVIEW OF KNEMA ATTENUATA (HOOK F. AND THOMSON) WARB
Authors: H. SUPRIYA RAJA , G. B. SREEKANTH
Published: May 2021

Knema attenuata, a member of Myristicaceae family and commonly known to world as ‘wild nutmeg’ is broadly used in folk medicine for treating ailments such as jaundice, chronic fever, inflammations, spleen disorders, breathing disorders and impaired taste sensation. This review article aims to compile all the updated information on the phytochemical and pharmacological activities of plant Knema attenuata. Studies indicate that different parts such as aril, seed and stem bark of the plant is rich in phenolics, flavonoids, tannins, steroids, terpenes, resins and glycolipids. Moreover, stem bark of Knema attenuata contains a lignan ‘attenuol’ with diverse pharmacological activities. In addition, different extracts of plant parts have been found to possess various pharmacological activities such as antioxidant, antifungal, larvicidal, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antihyperlipidemic, and hepatoprotective activities. More research on phytochemical composition and therapeutic implications are recommended.
DEVELOPMENT OF QUALITY CONTROL PARAMETERS FOR STANDARDIZATION OF A NOVELMUCILAGE OBTAINED FROM OKRA (ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS (L.) MOENCH) FRUIT
Authors: DAS SOMA , GHOSH ANANYA , DAS RUSHAM , NANDI GOURANGA , GHOSH LAKSHMI KANTA
Published: May 2021

Objective: The main objective was to focus on qualitative and quantitative analysis of isolated okra mucilage by High-performance Thin Layer Chromatography to set up the quality control parameters for the isolated mucilage.

Methods: High-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) were applied for the identification of components present in methanolic and ethanolic fruit extract of okra at 254 nm and 356 nm. Quantitative analysis of amino acid ascorbic acid and total polyphenol content was determined.

Results: The results showed that the yield percentage for methanolic and ethanolic fruit extract of the okra fruit mucilage was found to be 13.5 and12.5% respectively. HPTLC determination of methanolic and ethanolic okra fruit extract showed the presence of 8 components with Rf values in the range of 0.14 to 0.62 and 0.14 to 0.54 respectively when detected at wavelengths 254 nm and at 356 nm. The total amino acid in okra fruit methanolic extract was found to be 11.45%w/w. The ascorbic acid content in methanolic okra fruit extract and ethanolic okra fruit extract was found to be 0.24 %w/w and 0.18% w/w respectively. The total phenolic contents (tannic acid equivalents, mg/g) in the methanolic and ethanolic okra fruit extracts were calculated to be 4.6 % w/wand 5.3% w/w respectively.

Conclusion: The data revealed dual benefits like it can act as a potential novel functional ingredient with health-promoting application due to the presence of ascorbic acid and total phenolics contents and at the same time the data provided guidelines for quality control parameters for the isolated okra fruit
THE NATURAL AND PREVALENCE OF MEDICATION ERRORS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN INDONESIA
Authors: MAHENDRA ANDIKA DWI
Published: May 2021

Objective: Medication error is the most common errors in a hospital setting and a serious issue that intimidate the safety of the patient and may cause mortality and morbidity. The aim of this study is to explore the rate of medication errors reporting in an Indonesian hospital.

Methods: This study is retrospective and descriptive. This research was conducted at dr. Soeradji Tirtonegoro General Hospital Medical Center from January to June 2020. Medication error reporting, which was reported for six months, was the sample of the study.

Results: On the period, 105,171 prescribing sheets were collected. 9.5% of the total prescribing sheets are categorized as Medication Error (ME). The highest incident of ME was prescribing error (88.24%), then followed by transcribing error (7.61%), dispensing error (4.02%), and the last was administration error (0.13%).

Conclusion: The most common incident occurred at prescribing stage because the hospital is not supported by electronic prescription. Medication error is an inevitable event during the medication process. But, the incidents can be minimized by implementing some preventive strategies to improve patient safety and safe drug use.
Presentación
Authors: Flores Medel Alejandro , Rubio Carriquiriborde Ignacio
Published: May 2021

Presentación Acta Sociológica 82
Colegio y logro ocupacional en Chile: una explicación desde la segregación escolar
Authors: Muga Mora Clara Luz , Rodrigo Benito Luis Miguel
Published: May 2021

En Chile, el colegio al que se asistió en la enseñanza básica determina en gran medida el logro ocupacional de los adultos. Además, el país presenta un sistema educativo estratificado, altos niveles de segregación escolar y de desigualdad socioeconómica. Estos problemas podrían estar relacionados, configurando un régimen de desigualdad. El objetivo del trabajo es explicar cómo el colegio afecta al logro ocupacional, para ello se comprobó un conjunto de mecanismos que median entre dicha relación. Se realizó un análisis de mediación utilizando datos del Sistema de Medición de la Calidad de la Educación y del Estudio Longitudinal Social. Los resultados evidencian que el sistema educativo genera desigualdad en el logro ocupacional a través de la segregación escolar en los colegios y del logro escolar. Además, se identificaron dos vías mediante la cual la clase social de origen afecta al logro ocupacional, estas son el capital social y la elección de pareja.
El ascenso a la superficie: Eurídice en The World's Wife de Carol Ann Duffy y Retrato de una mujer en llamas de Céline Sciamma
Authors: Flores Jurado Julieta
Published: May 2021

Este artículo compara dos lecturas contemporáneas de la figura de Eurídice: el poema “Eurydice”, parte de la colección The World’s Wife de Carol Ann Duffy, y la película Retrato de una mujer en llamas, dirigida por Céline Sciamma. Lejos de limitarse a narrar el mito desde una perspectiva femenina, el trabajo que Duffy y Sciamma realizan supone una reflexión sobre las resonancias actuales de esta historia, en especial sobre la necesidad de que las experiencias de las mujeres puedan representarse bajo sus propios términos, tanto en la literatura como en el cine. Para sustentar este argumento, ambas obras se concentran en la mirada y la creación de imágenes como actos de poder y pronuncian fallidas aquellas representaciones que omiten la aportación de las mujeres que posan. Además de comentar las conexiones y los contrastes entre la poesía de Duffy y la película dirigida por Sciamma, este trabajo concuerda con el entendimiento de Sciamma del cine como colaboración, con su rechazo a la figura de la musa, y su deseo de narrar una historia de amor basada en el consentimiento y la equidad. Por último, sostengo que en la obra posterior de Duffy, específicamente en los sonetos amatorios de su poemario Rapture, se encuentra una propuesta comparable: transformar la lírica para poder representar una relación amorosa entre iguales.
À la rencontre de quelques avant-gardes choisies
Authors: Landais Monique
Published: May 2021

This article undertakes a chosen journey through the various avant-garde manifestations that flourished since the end of the 19th century to the 60s. The reasons for their emergence and the excesses of their creations constitute the axes of this essay. Starting from the fanciful imaginary of Alfred Jarry incarnated by King Ubu, we will arrive at the sarcasms of Boris Vian singing La Java des bombes atomiques, to end with the convulsive beauty of Paul Éluard. By proclaiming themselves as the defenders of anti-art, they reject reason and rely on the absurd. They are characterized by chaos and imperfection, which leads them to sometimes commit destructive acts of mythical works whose sacred value is rooted in popular opinion. In turn, they advocate non-signification and contradiction as the guiding principles of their creation. Consistent with their aspirations for total independence and in whatever fields, including politics, they experience absolute creation freedom. Provocation, transgression, and subversion animate these texts eager to open new poetic horizons of writing and reading. From a double approach, theoretical and critical, we will try to forge a renewed vision of this disconcerting creation through contemporary expectations.
GLEDS (Gas Leakage Early Detection System) PROTOTYPE FOR EARLY DETECTION OF GAS LEAKS BASED ON MICROCONTROLLER ON MOTOR VEHICLES
Authors: Biantoro Agung Wahyudi
Published: May 2021

Agung Wahyudi Biantoro                       Mechanical Engineering Department,  Universitas Mercu Buana, Jakarta.                               Jl. Meruya Selatan No. 1, Jakarta Barat.  Email : agung_wahyudi@mercubuana.ac.idPresent the need for efficient transportation is very important for modern human life. Various types of studies continue to be carried out to support the implementation of the use of Gas Fuel (CNG), to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The use of BBG is considered more efficient and environmentally friendly than using fuel oil (BBM). However, thus, the use of CNG can hurt a negative impact on human safety and even cause considerable losses if it is not used carefully, especially if there is no known leakage from the tube and cause a fire to the vehicle. CNG gas that has a leak does smell so normal leakage is easily detected. However, if the leaky gas seeps into the engine, and the bottom of the bus or under the carpet, it will be difficult to detect. CNG gas is famous for its flammability so that the leakage of CNG equipment is at high risk of fire. Based on this description, the need for an early gas leak detection device using a microcontroller can monitor the presence of gas leaks in vehicles that can be observed directly through the LED screen in the form of a warning that can be placed on the cabin dashboard. From the above problems, the authors are interested in making a study by creating an innovation tool called GLEDS (Gas Leakage Early Detection System) in Microcontroller-Based Motorized Vehicles. The purpose of this study was to determine the condition of the design of the gas cylinder position in motorized vehicles and design the manufacture and GLEDS tool to detect gas leaks in motorized vehicles. Based on the whole system starting from the design and manufacture of GLEDS tools The conclusion is that the GLEDS gas leak detector can work well, this is indicated by the functioning of the tool when given butane gas. The buzzer sounds, the green LED lights up and displays graphical data on Android. Next, the sensor will detect a leak in the gas cylinder, if near the gas cylinder regulator there is really a butane gas content at a concentration of 280 ppm which then increases to 400 ppm. At a concentration of 300 ppm, the tool works well, with active buzzer alarms and LED lights. This GLEDS tool can be placed in the trunk of a car, close to gas cylinders of LNG four-wheeled motorized vehicles. Keywords: Gas Leak Detection, GLEDS, Arduino Uno, Microcontroller
PENGARUH UDARA TERKURUNG DI CHART RECORDER PADA PROSES HYDROTESTING
Authors: Oktaviandri Muchamad
Published: May 2021

Berdasarkan pipeline engineering, pipa di analisa memiliki tiga kondisi yaitu kondisi instalasi, hydrotest dan kondisi operasi. Pada saat kondisi tersebut pipa bawah laut sering sekali mengalami beberapa potensi dan bahaya yang mengancam kerusakan pipa dan berakibat pada keberlangsungan proses instalasi, operasi ataupun hydrotest. Apabila hal ini terjadi, maka permasalahan ini dapat meluas pada aspek pemeliharaan dan aspek ekonomis serta lingkungan yang ada disekitarnya. Selain itu, kegagalan pipa juga dapat terjadi karena faktor alam yang berasal dari gelombang, arus dan gempa bumi yang dapat menyebabkan terjadinya scouring, land slide dan soil liquefaction. Sebelum terjadi kegagalan pipa maka perlu melakukan mitigasi yang paling tepat untuk mengurangi adanya kegagalan pipa. Hydrotest itu sendiri disini memiliki peranan yang tidak kalah penting yaitu untuk mendeteksi kebocoran pipa dengan cara menyemprotkan air kedalam pipa.
Pengaruh Beban Lentur Pada Poros Stainless Steel Terhadap Siklus Kegagalan Fatik
Authors: Fitri Muhamad
Published: May 2021

Salah satu penyebab dari kerusakan pada komponen mesin adalah disebabkan oleh kelelahan, yaitu kegagalan pada material akibat beban/ tegangan berulang – ulang (Cylic stress) meskipun besarnya tegangan tersebut masih di bawah batas kekuatan elastiknya. Karenanya, kelelahan, khususnya pada komponen mesin merupakan sifat yang sangat penting untuk dikaji dan diteliti. Salah satu komponen mesin yang mengalami beban berulang-ulang adalah poros. Akibat beban-beban yang bekerja pada poros meskipun jauh di bawah tegangan luluhnya, poros dapat mengalami kelelahan. Karenanya sebuah poros perlu diuji sifat lelahnya untuk memperkirakan umur poros tersebut saat digunakan nantinya. Pada poros yang berputar ada yang mengalami beben lentur ada yang tidak. Adanya beban lentur pada poros kemungkinan akan menambah pendek umur siklus lelah dari poros. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah: Menguji Bagaimana pengaruh beban lentur terhadap umur siklus fatik dari poros Stainless steel SUS 304 untuk kemudian mendapatkan hubungan antara momen lentur yang diberikan dengan umur siklus dalam bentuk persamaan matematis. Pengujian dilakukan untuk 7 macam variasi  beban, mulai dari beban 1kg, 1,5kg, 2kg, 2,5kg, 3kg, 3,5kg dan 4 kg, yang mana beban yang diberikan tersebut akan dirasakan sebagai beban lentur oleh poros. Hasil pengujian ini membuktikan bahwa besarnya beban lentur yang dialami oleh suatu poros stainless steel berpengaruh terhadap umur kegagalan fatik poros tersebut, yang mana, semakin tinggi beban yang diberikan maka umurya semakin pendek. Pengujian spesimen dengan diberi beban terendah sebesar  1 kg yang menghasilkan momen lentur sebesar  0,882 N.m dan tegangan geser sebesar 41,6 Nm, poros dapat beroperasi hingga 32820 siklus. Beban maksimum sebesar 4 kg menghasilkan momen lentur sebesar 3528 Nm, dan tegangan geser sebesar 166,45 N/m² dan kegagalan poros terjadi pada siklus 3702.
Assistência de enfermagem na prevenção de sífilis congênita
Authors: De Jesus Santos Rosemeire
Published: May 2021

Objetivo: Analisar o conhecimento produzido na literatura científica sobre as ações de enfermagem realizadas no pré-natal a fim de reduzir a transmissão vertical de sífilis. Métodos: foi realizada uma revisão de literatura integrativa por meio de pesquisa nas bases de dados LILACS, BDENF, MEDLINE e SciELO, no intervalo temporal de 2010 a 2019, os descritores utilizados foram: “sífilis congênita” e “enfermagem”, após aplicação dos critérios de inclusão, dez artigos foram selecionados para a discussão. Resultados: observou-se que o enfermeiro deve realizar ações de educação em saúde, diagnóstico precoce em mulheres em idade reprodutiva, realizar busca ativa dos parceiros e notificar os casos confirmados, a fim de reduzir os índices de transmissão vertical. Conclusão: progresso nos índices de sífilis congênita indica a necessidade de efetivação de políticas públicas voltadas para o controle da doença.
Board financial expertise and IPO performance: An analysis of U.S. public offerings and withdrawals
Authors: Nipper Marvin
Published: May 2021

Potential investors examine governance characteristics prior to an initial public offering (IPO) to assess the quality and prospects of the issuing firm. One important governance characteristic is board financial expertise, as it provides directors with the relevant knowledge for an IPO process and is valuable for the board’s monitoring duties. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to examine whether and how board financial expertise affects IPO outcomes. To do so, I employ a sample of 414 completed and 85 withdrawn IPOs that were filed from 2014–2017 at NYSE or NASDAQ. I document that the ratio of directors with financial expertise on the board is negatively associated with the level of underpricing and the probability of IPO withdrawal. The results suggest that particularly outside directors with financial expertise have a positive signaling effect and help to reduce information asymmetry around initial public offerings. Above that, using quantile regression, I find that director financial expertise is most valuable for issuances with high levels of investor uncertainty. Therefore, this study makes important contributions to the corporate governance and IPO literature by providing a comprehensive analysis of the effects of board financial expertise on IPO outcomes
Phase coexistence in fluidization
Authors: Lu Feng , Zhang Chenxi , Wang Yao , Qian Weizhong , Wei Fei
Published: May 2021

The coexistence of granular liquid-like phase (cluster) and gas-like
phase (void) in fluidization, a spontaneous symmetry-breaking
dissipative state, contributes to excellent mixing behavior in
multi-phase reactors. In present study, a universal granular state
equation to describe phase coexistence far from critical point is
developed, where both the inelastic solid-collision and asymmetrical
instability is taken into consideration. Catastrophe theory is applied
to find the stable boundary of phase coexistence, and verified by
cold-flow experiment with different solid pressure. A phase diagram,
based on both theoretical analysis and experimental study, is given as a
useful guideline of design and operation of efficient multi-phase
reactors.
Streamflow In The Sapucaí River Watershed, Brazil: Probabilistic Modeling, Reference Streamflow, And Regionalization
Authors: Abreu Marcel , Fraga Micael , Almeida Laura , Silva Felipe , Cecílio Roberto , Lyra Gustavo , Delgado Rafael
Published: May 2021

This work aims to study the streamflow statistic patterns in the Sapucaí
River watershed, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. This study embraces the
streamflow probabilistic modeling to determine the reference streamflow
and, later, the streamflow regionalization to improve the water
resources management. A 26-year-data series (1989 - 2014) of maximum,
average, and minimum streamflow were used. Probability density functions
were applied to the maximum and minimum daily streamflow to determine
the recurrence periods. Long-term average annual and monthly streamflow
were also calculated. Linear and non-linear regressions were adjusted
for the streamflow regionalization. The drainage area and the streamflow
equivalent to the total rainfall (with and without abstractions) were
used as predictor variables. The probability density functions that best
adjusted the maximum streamflow data set were the Generalized Extreme
Values, and for the minimum streamflow was the normal distribution.
Linear and non-linear regressions were efficient (R²> 0.90
and d Willmott> 0.97) in the regionalization process
regardless of the predictor variables. However, a small statistical
advantage was found for the adjustment of non-linear regressions that
used the predictor variables drainage area and the streamflow equivalent
to the total rainfall (without abstractions).
NUMERICAL SOLUTION FOR TIME-FRACTIONAL MURRAY REACTION-DIFFUSION EQUATIONS VIA REDUCED DIFFERENTIAL TRANSFORM METHOD
Authors: Yiğider Muhammed , Okur Serkan
Published: May 2021

In this study, solutions of time-fractional differential equations that
emerge from science and engineering have been investigated by employing
reduced differential transform method. Initially, the definition of the
derivatives with fractional order and their important features are
given. Afterwards, by employing the Caputo derivative, reduced
differential transform method has been introduced. Finally, the
numerical solutions of the fractional order Murray equation have been
obtained by utilizing reduced differential transform method and results
have been compared through graphs and tables. Keywords: Time-fractional
differential equations, Reduced differential transform methods, Murray
equations, Caputo fractional derivative.
Cutaneous ulcers in association with sprue-like enteropathy secondary to losartan
Authors: Essien Francis , Juakiem Wassem , Tate Joshua , Roberts Jared
Published: May 2021

Angiotensin receptor antagonist associated enteropathy is becoming
increasingly prevalent within the literature. We report a case of
sprue-like enteropathy associated with Losartan with a unique cutaneous
manifestation. Our case of Losartan associated enteropathy further
suggests that sprue-like disease may be a class effect of ARBs.
THE VALUE OF ATRIAL ELECTROMECHANICAL DELAY IN PREDICTING ATRIAL FIBRILLATION DEVELOPMENT AFTER CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS SURGERY
Authors: taner temmuz , Pala Arda Aybars , Çamcı Sencer , Turk tamer , ARI Hasan
Published: May 2021

Objective: Predicting postoperative atrial fibrillation (PoAF) in the
preoperative period will provide a serious advantage in preventing the
morbidity and mortality associated with this arrhythmia and in planning
the treatment. In this study, we investigated the value of atrial
electromechanical delay (AEMD) in predicting the development of PoAF.
Methods: A total of 93 patients who underwent isolated coronary artery
bypass grafting (CABG) operation were included in this prospective
study. Patients’ demographic characteristics, laboratory parameters,
echocardiographic data, and AEMD durations that could be measured by the
co-use of electrocardiography and echocardiography were recorded. The
patients at sinus rhythm during the postoperative period were identified
as “Group 1”, and those who developed PoAF were identified as “Group
2”. Results: PoAF incidence was 26.88% (n=25). Left ventricle (LV)
lateral AEMD, LV medial AEMD, right ventricle lateral AEMD, and left
atrium (LA) lateral AEMD durations of Group 2 were significantly higher
than Group 1 (p<0.001, p=0.004, p=0.004, p<0.001;
respectively). In Univariate Logistic Regression Analysis, the age,
hypertension, LA maximum volume, LA lateral AEMD and pulmonary artery
pressure were significantly associated with PoAF development (p=0.01,
p=0.004, p=0.004, p=0.001, p=0.01; respectively). However, only LA
lateral AEMD was found as an independent predictive factor for the
development of PoAF in the Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis
(OR:1.03, 95% CI:1,001-1.06, p=0.04). AUC was 0.741 for LA lateral AEMD
in ROC Curve Analysis (95% CI:0.633-0.849, p<0.001).
Conclusions: The development of PoAF can be predicted by AEMD durations
measured in the preoperative period in patients undergoing isolated
CABG.
La Pedagogía del Caracol. Una rebelión a favor de la lentitud
Authors:   Universidad Antonio de Nebrija, Sánchez-Serrano Silvia
Published: May 2021

Diversos estudios ponen de manifiesto que la sociedad occidental está sometida a una anormal velocidad. Paradójicamente, disponemos de numerosas herramientas para gestionar y economizar nuestro tiempo y, sin embargo, cada vez carecemos más de él. Ante este clima de vertiginosidad surgen movimientos que pretenden rebelarse contra la aceleración, como el denominado «movimiento por la lentitud». El ámbito educativo no es ajeno a esta problemática y también desde él surgen iniciativas y propuestas pedagógicas que tratan de combatir este acelerado ritmo desde la escuela, como la denominada «educación lenta». A partir del estudio realizado en Italia sobre la Pedagogia della Lumaca, se pretende desarrollar el pensamiento pedagógico de su ideólogo, el maestro Gianfranco Zavalloni, a través de la identificación de los que fueron los referentes para la configuración de su propuesta educativa, conocida en España como la «Pedagogía del Caracol». A su vez, se tratará de desvelar cómo podría ser definida tal propuesta, identificar los principios sobre los que se sustentaría, y enunciar algunas de sus finalidades educativas. Tal estudio se ha llevado a cabo desde una metodología de corte cualitativo, a través de técnicas, como la revisión bibliográfica y documental de las obras del maestro Zavalloni, así como de diversas entrevistas a su entorno personal y profesional. A la luz de los datos obtenidos, cabe afirmar que, más que un enfoque, un modelo pedagógico o una metodología, la Pedagogía del Caracol resulta ser una corriente pedagógica a partir de la cual se puede configurar un método educativo desde una mirada paidocéntrica. La Pedagogía del Caracol, al igual que la educación lenta, tendría entre sus finalidades enmarcar a aquellas pedagogías que valorizan el tiempo en la educación y persiguen dotar a los niños y a las niñas de las habilidades y los valores necesarios para ser dueños y dueñas de su tiempo.
Families of log Legendre Chi function integrals
Authors: Sofo Anthony
Published: May 2021

In this paper we investigate the representation of integrals involving the product of the Legendre Chi function, polylogarithm function and log function. We will show that in many cases these integrals take an explicit form involving the Riemann zeta function, the Dirichlet Eta function, Dirichlet lambda function and many other special functions. Some examples illustrating the theorems will be detailed.
Hospital Lobbying and Performance
Authors: Wang Yangmei , Li Yuewu , Li Jiao
Published: May 2021

Lobbying is a primary avenue through which business organizations attempt to influence legislation, regulations, or policies. In this study, we examine the association between lobbying and hospital performance and find that the effects of lobbying activities on hospital performance vary according to the distinct types of hospital ownership. Specifically, we find that lobbying raises employee salaries in not-for-profit (NFP) hospitals, reduces uncompensated care costs in both for-profit and NFP hospitals, and increases return on assets (ROA) in for-profit hospitals. We also find that the effects of lobbying on employee salaries, uncompensated care costs, and ROA are not significant in government hospitals. Taken together, our findings suggest that NFP hospitals lobby to protect employees' interests, while for-profit hospitals lobby to maximize investors' interests. Our paper provides evidence to illustrate that the goals and effects of hospital lobbying vary according to hospital ownership types.
Appunti per una sociosemiotica del giardinaggio
Authors: Grignaffini Giorgio
Published: May 2021

Introduzione1. Un inquadramento generale1.1. “Natura e cultura”1.2. Orti, giardini e altri terreni2. La pratica del giardiniere : una pluralità di forme dell’interagire2.1. L’operare e i suoi limiti2.2. Una sintassi dello scambio2.3. Sentire l’altro2.4. Niente è mai garantito2.5. Agronomi e agrofili3. Temporalità e giardinaggio : dall’attesa alla sorpresa
Acta Semiotica : Apresentação em forma de pequeno manifesto
Authors: Landowski Eric
Published: May 2021

Acta Semiotica publica seu primeiro número, entretanto não se trata propriamente de uma revista nova que surge do nada. Ela é a resultante de uma cisão ocorrida em março de 2020 no seio da equipe das Actes Sémiotiques, revista mãe da qual, a partir de 2012, o signatário dessas linhas tornou-se novamente o redator chefe, depois de ter ocupado pela primeira vez essa função no tempo de Greimas, e a seu lado, na época de sua fundação, de 1979 a 1987.
Apocalyptic features of political discourses about the pandemic
Authors: Galofaro Francesco
Published: May 2021

Plan :Introduction1. The apocalyptic thematic2. Prophecy in two opposite political discourses3. The pandemic between accident and explosion4. Apocalypse vs Exodus5. Programmed futuresConclusion
Crises et mondes : Réflexions viro-sémiotiques en août 2020
Authors: Brandt Per Aage
Published: May 2021

Plan :ProtectionEcologie. Les espacesSémiotique
Critique sémiotique de l’enseignement numérique
Authors: Leone Massimo
Published: May 2021

Plan :Introduction1. Critique des pratiques générales du numérique1.1. De la dépendance numérique à la sensibilisation numérique1.2. L’hypertrophie numérique pendant le confinement1.3. Le traumatisme subreptice de l’enseignement en ligne1.4. L’urgence d’une considération sémiotique2. La spatialité comme condition fondamentale de l’enseignement2. 1. La centralité sémiotique de l’espace dans l’enseignement2. 2. Un réseau d’attentions2. 3. La spatialité de la classe en tant que matrice de rôles éducatifs2. 4. La classe comme lieu sacré3. Un temple numérique pour l’enseignement ?3.1. L’intentio auctoris des lieux d’enseignement en ligne3.2. L’intentio lectoris des lieux d’enseignement en ligne3.3. L’intentio operis des lieux d’enseignement en ligne4. Temporalité et actorialité d’un vivre ensemble4.1. La temporalité partagée de l’enseignement4.1.1. Une proxémique maladroite4.1.2. Stratégies de distraction4.1.3. Les dangers de l’asynchronicité4.2. Apprendre à vivre ensemble4.3. L’effroyable silence de l’enseignement en ligneConclusion
Uma dinâmica interacional complexa
Authors: Fechine Yvana
Published: May 2021

PlanIntrodução1. Uma estranha combinação entre regimes interacionais1.1. Modelo e procedimento de análise1.2. A questão teórica em pauta2. Regimes de interação entre Bolsonaro e apoiadores na pandemia2.1. O fazer manipulatório de base2.2. Iterações programadas e robotização do político2.3. A retórica do contato direto : ajustamento a serviço do fazer manipulatório2.4. A resignação compartilhada2.5. Reversibilidades : para além do assentimento e do acidente, a volta à manipulação3. Uma dinâmica interacional complexa3.1. Escolha de base3.2. O círculo estratégicoConclusão
Ocho ensayos de arqueosemiótica. Introducción e Índice.
Authors: Flores Roberto
Published: May 2021

Con las contribuciones de Göran Sonesson, Socorro C. de la Vega Doria, Emmanuel Alejandro Gómez Ambriz, Martín Cuitzeo Domínguez Núñez, Roberto Flores, Eric Landowski, Alejandro Olmos Curiel, Manar Hammad.
Les horizons de sens de la persévérance humaine
Authors: Perusset Alain
Published: May 2021

Plan :Introduction1. Les caractères généraux du vivant1.1. Une histoire d’énergie1.2. Vers la puissance et bien plus2. Les horizons de sens et leurs zones d’influence2.1. Le déploiement de la vie2.2. Les relations entre horizons de sensConclusion
DOCENTE-FORMADORA-PESQUISADORA EM DEVIR: REFLETINDO SOBRE O ESTÁGIO MEDIADO POR EIXOS INTEGRADORES
Authors: Oliveira Kelly Almeida de , Vizolli Idemar , Souza Aguiar José Vicente de
Published: May 2021

O estágio de docência no doutorado compõe a formação continuada de professoras/es que atuam nas licenciaturas. O presente texto é motivado pela seguinte questão problematizadora: Que percursos formativos são viabilizados pelo estágio de docência para as/os doutorandas/os da Rede Amazônica de Educação em Ciências e Matemática (REAMEC)? Tem por objetivo refletir sobre o percurso formativo realizado no estágio de docência na Rede Amazônica de Educação em Ciências e Matemática (REAMEC). Trata-se de um trabalho descritivo, qualitativo e reflexivo. Os dados foram coletados por meio de observações e rodas de conversa durante as aulas, reuniões de planejamento e visita às escolas. Dentre os resultados destacamos as contribuições para o delineamento do projeto de pesquisa, considerando os conceitos incorporados, a aproximação com o objeto de estudo e a articulação com a tese. Concluímos que o estágio docência é um campo de conhecimento que congrega e articula as múltiplas experiências que fazem parte da vida e do fazer docente.
PROFESSORES EXPERIENTES: ENVELHECIMENTO NA PROFISSÃO E FINAL DE CARREIRA
Authors: Nogaro Arnaldo , Vicente Cassol Claudionei , Gonçalves Carpes Maiara
Published: May 2021

Este artigo resulta de pesquisa de campo, de caráter exploratório e natureza qualitativa, para identificar percepções de professores da Educação Básica, em final de carreira, a respeito de sua trajetória de vida e desenvolvimento profissional. O público-alvo foi composto por quinze professores com média de 32.5 anos de experiência docente, com formação superior e pós-graduação concluída, atuantes em escolas públicas da Região do Alto Uruguai Gaúcho. A coleta de dados deu-se por entrevistas semiestruturadas com análise qualitativa de caráter dialético. A base teórica está composta por autores como: Arroyo (2000), Bondía (2002), Bragança (20120, Cau-Bareille (2014), Josso (2004), dentre outros. Acredita-se que escutar a voz dos professores e refletir sobre suas trajetórias de vida possa auxiliar a construir alternativas para orientar os iniciantes da carreira docente e despertar a necessidade de pensar processos de formação que assumam a perspectiva do fortalecimento da identidade, da permanência e do desenvolvimento profissional docente.
Additive Effect of Electric and Magnetic Fields on the Electrical Personnel
Authors:   Ural State University of Railway Transport, Kuznetsov K.B. , Zakirova A.R. ,   Ural State University of Railway Transport
Published: May 2021

The article is devoted to the formation of a safe working environment at the industrial enterprises. Conducted experimental studies allowed to reveal not only the presence of electric and magnetic fields of 50 Hz, but also the spectrum of higher harmonic components at the workplaces of electrical personnel. Similar situation is observed in the electric (freight) alternating current locomotives of the railway transport. This is due to the specific features of electrical installations of two-pole and single-phase traction power supply. The important problem was solved related to the assessment of the additive effects of electric and magnetic fields with their simultaneous effect on the personnel. The new method is proposed for calculating and standardizing electric and magnetic fields of 50 Hz based on consideration of their dose energy characteristics at their simultaneous harmful effects on the personnel. The standardization is proposed to be carried out on the basis of the current maximum permissible levels of the parameters of 50 Hz electric and magnetic fields but in the form of the field energy characteristics based on the definition of the Poynting vector. The additivity of the effect of electric and magnetic fields on the personnel is proposed to be assessed by the additivity coefficient in the form of a quantitative measure of the combined harmful effect of the field strengths components. At the additive standardization of simultaneously two harmful factors of the electric and magnetic field strengths, the standardized indicators of magnetic and electric strengths required for assessing the total energy maximum safe level are reduced by 2 times. Based on the maximum permissible levels of electric and magnetic fields, a graph was built for the changes in the energy load of these fields versus the length of exposure. Technical device was developed that measures the level of energy load of the electric and magnetic fields. Using this device, it is possible to minimize the total effect of harmful factors on the electrical personnel with the help of protective means.
Analysis of the Occupational Risk Management at the Enterprises during Lifting Equipment Operation
Authors:   Rostov State Transport University, Taranushina I.I. ,   OOO Southern Institute of Occupational and Industrial Safety of GK Aton, Popova O.V. ,   Don State Technical University
Published: May 2021

The model for assessing the levels of occupational risks was introduced and is used at the mechanical engineering enterprises during lifting equipment operation. The analysis of injuries carried out six months after the start of its use and familiarization of employees with the register and the level of hazards showed a decrease in risk levels in relation to previous periods. The results of the study of the procedure for managing occupational risks when working on three types of cranes are presented: electric bridge crane; gantry crane and single-girder electric supporting bridge crane. The first two listed cranes are installed at hazardous production facilities. After drawing up a plan for assessing occupational risks at the stage of risk identification, the method of questionnaires was used to collect information about production processes and determine the register of hazards. To analyze the work of the occupational health and safety management system, a multi-level control of the technological process and ensuring its safety was introduced. In practice, the relevance and availability of the Fine — Kinney method for assessing the levels of occupational risks was confirmed. When studying the significance of the impact of the procedures (elements) of the occupational health and safety management system on the probability of a hazard and, consequently, on the final level of occupational risk, the method of expert assessments was used. The methods for formalizing assessment results proposed and implemented in the organizations reflect all the stages of the process and provide answers at any stage of the study of the occupational risk levels. The measures developed based on the results of the assessment of occupational risk levels allow to maintain safe working conditions and prevent the occurrence of hazards that lead to injuries at work.
How do they do it? Living positively in the face of stigma and discrimination
Authors:   , Haynes Renee
Published: May 2021

In reviewing the literature it is apparent that HIV diagnosis and treatment has improved greatly over the years. Treatment is now simpler with fewer side effects and the concept of U=U, having an undetectable viral load means the virus is untransmittable, has given many women more confidence to lead healthy and positive lives. Many women are supported by the work of organizations such as Positive Living North which allows them a place to access nonjudgmental peer interactions and acceptance. The purpose of this report is to summarize my practicum experience at the Positive Living North: No khe̅ yoh t'sih'en t'sehena Society (PLN) in Prince George, British Columbia. This report outlines my expectations and goals within my practicum and how my learning objectives were met through observation, discussion, and practice. This experience allowed me to examine and reflect upon inherent biases as well as reimagining my future practice as a social worker.
LAS NUEVAS AMENAZAS A LA SEGURIDAD EN EL CONTEXTO LATINOAMERICANO
Authors: ZÁRATE ZAPATA GABRIEL HERNÁN
Published: May 2021

En el trabajo se realizó un análisis sobre las nuevas amenazas a la seguridad en el contexto latinoamericano; para lo cual se consultaron numerosas fuentes bibliográficas actuales aplicando un enfoque sistémico. Se reconoció que la seguridad es un tema de gran interés para las naciones y regiones en el marco de las políticas internas y exteriores de relacionamiento pacífico; así como que los estudios sobre seguridad indican que cada vez más este concepto debe evolucionar, con base en el proceso de globalización y efectos de la aparición de nuevos contextos en el orden económico, político, tecnológico, cultural y social. Se identificaron las principales amenazas de seguridad para los países latinoamericanos, y se plantearon algunas alternativas para el manejo de políticas públicas y otras acciones para que la región avance en los índices de seguridad, garantías de derechos, equidad y otros objetivos sociales que se aspiran lograr. Se reconoció que la gestión preventiva, la cooperación regional y la identificación de política y acciones comunes son vías efectivas para que los países latinoamericanos superen las emergentes amenazas en materia de seguridad; así como la necesidad de que las instituciones castrenses se adapten a este nuevo contexto manejando los nuevos tipos de amenazas, especialmente las antrópicas y de tipo tecnológico, adaptando sus estrategias y prácticas organizacionales.
EL MATERIAL ANTIAÉREO EN EL CONTEXTO DEL EMPLEO CONTRA LAS NUEVAS AMENAZAS EN ECUADOR
Authors: NARANJO LOYOLA DIEGO RENÉ
Published: May 2021

Este artículo busca definir el rol del material antiaéreo que dispone la Fuerza Terrestre ecuatoriana frente a las nuevas amenazas asimétricas y multidimensionales. Se trata de aprovechar sus potencialidades de observación, vigilancia, prevención y acción para el fortalecimiento de las operaciones militares relacionadas al ámbito interno, enfocando su análisis a la presencia de amenazas no convencionales, principalmente en la zona litoral ecuatoriana y en la frontera norte con Colombia. Además, este trabajo se enmarca en el Proceso de Transformación del Ejército Ecuatoriano bajo la línea de transformación de “Doctrina”, proceso que busca adecuar la institución para enfrentar los nuevos paradigmas con una visión al año 2033; en virtud de lo cual esta investigación plantea una integración doctrinaria de los sistemas operativos del campo de batalla para facilitar su interoperabilidad en la planificación y ejecución de la misión fundamental de Fuerzas Armadas y las misiones complementarias. Con esta adaptación se logrará sincronizar el empleo oportuno de los soldados y de los medios, en tiempo y en espacio, facilitando la integración, coordinación, preparación y ejecución de las operaciones militares en el nivel estratégico, operacional y táctico.