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THE EFFECT OF GIVING DETERGENTS TO THE GROWTH OF Azolla microphylla IN BRACKISH WATER
Authors: Presti Parbo Annisa , Effendi Irwan , Nedi Syahril
Published: May 2020

This research conducted on March to April 2019 with the aim of knowing the effect of detergent on the growth of A. microphylla. The results showed wet weight growth ranging from 2-23.81 grams (control) and 1.43-8.35 grams (addition of detergent). Absolute weight growth ranges from 3.63-8.47 grams and 1.77-3.28 grams. Growth in the number of colonies between 39.66-295 colonies and 37.66-98.33 colonies. Growth doubling time day 3-23 and 3.63-7.66 days. The growth of wet weight and the number of colonies of A. microphyla increased in each data collection on the control treatment media, while the addition of detergent treatment increased on the day 5 and day 10 and on the day 15 and day 20 decreased.
IDENTIFICATION OF MACROPHYTA IN THE SWAMP AREA OF THE SAWAH VILLAGE, KAMPAR REGENCY, RIAU PROVINCE
Authors: Safitri Nasution Aprilia , Windarti Windarti , Efawani Efawani
Published: May 2020

There were many types of macrophyta present in the swamp area of the Sawah Village, but there was no information about the types of macrophyta in that area. To understand the type of macrophyta presence in that area, a research has been carried out in February 2019. The method usedz is a the survey method, where the swanp area of the Sawah Village used as the location of the research and macrophytes as the object of research. Sampling was done once during the study. The plants were then identified based on Steenis (1981). There are 10 types of macrophytes found in the swanp area of the Sawah Village namely: Colocasia esculenta, Eichhornia crassipes, Eleocharis dulcis, Paspalum comersonii, Azolla pinnata, Utricularia aurea, Salvinia natans, Nepbrolepis biserrata, Monochoria vaginalis, Panicum repens.
ISOLATION, IDENTIFICATION AND SENSITIVITY OF AMILOLITIC BACTERIA FROM MANGROVE ECOSYSTEM SEDIMENT IN PURNAMA MARINE STATION DUMAI ON THE PATHOGENIC BACTERIA
Authors: Rotua Silitonga Lamtiur , Nursyirwani Nursyirwani , Effendi Irwan
Published: May 2020

Litter from the weathering of dead mangrove stems and leaves contains a lot of starch which has potential to be degraded by amylolytic bacteria into simple compounds with the help of the amylase enzyme. Amylolytic bacteria are bacteria that hydrolyze starch into simpler compounds namely glucose with the help of the amylase enzyme. This study aims to 1) isolate, identify and test sensitivity of amylolytic bacterial isolates found at the Purnama Dumai Marine Station, 2) the ability of amylolytic bacterial isolates to inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria (Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Vibrio alginolyticus) and 3) to determine the of amylolytic bacterial species by 16S rRNA sequence analysis. The results showed 10 bacterial isolates (TR 2, TR 6, TR 7, TR 9, TR 11, TR 13, TR 15, TR 16, TR 18 and TR 20) were able to inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria (E.coli, P.aeruginosa and V.alginolyticus). The sensitivity test of isolate TR 20 against E.coli was categorized into weak with inhibition zone diameter of 4.65 mm. Sensitivity of isolate TR 6 against P.aeruginosa was categorized into medium with inhibition zone diameter of 5.22 mm. Then sensitivity of isolate TR 11 against V.algynolyticus was categorized into medium with inhibition zone diameter of 5.55 mm. DNA analysis using 16S rRNA method and BLAST analysis showed similarity of each isolate. Isolate TR 6 was similar to Bacillus paramycoides strain MCCC 1A04098, isolate TR 11 was in a group of Enterobacter cloacae strain ATCC 13047 and TR 20 was in a group of Vibrio harveyi strains of NBRC 15634.
COASTAL VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS IN PADANG PARIAMAN REGENCY, WEST SUMATERA
Authors: Fauzi  , Mubarak Mubarak , Elizal Elizal
Published: May 2020

This research was conducted in June to July 2019. It aimed to analyze the vulnerability and the shoreline change of coastal area of Padang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatera Province. Survey methods with direct field observations were applied and different satellite imageries were also used to find out the shoreline change of coast under study. The results showed that there five categories of changes, namely high and low accretion (>2.1 m yr-1; 1 - 2 m yr-1); stable condition (-1 to 1 m yr-1); and high and low erosion (<-2 m yr-1; -1 to -2 m yr-1). Furthermore, the percentages of coastal vulnerability of the areas under study can be classified into five categories such as Very Low Condition (17.27 %), Low Condition (39.68 %), Medium Condition (29.02 %), High Condition (8.88 %), and Very High Condition (5,75 %). In addition, the districts of Sungai Limau and Batang Gasan had very high vulnerability conditions.
Health Promoting Lifestyle among Nurses of a Tertiary Level Hospital
Authors: Baral Pramila , Tamrakar Neeta
Published: May 2020

Background: Lifestyle-related diseases are increasing worldwide representing 63% of all deaths globally. Health-promoting behaviors among nurses may affect the quality of patient care and education. This study aims to identify the health-promoting lifestyle among nurses.

Methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional study design was used among 111 nurses working in Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara from November 2016 to March 2017. A simple random sampling technique (lottery method) was applied using a self-administered structured standard tool, Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II. The analysis was done using an independent t-test.

Results: The total Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II mean score was 137.66±19.18. The highest mean score was in spiritual growth (27.43±4.63) and lowest in physical activity (17.03±4.88). A good health-promoting lifestyle was among 60.4% of the nurses. The significant difference in the mean score of total Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II was found in marital status (p=0.031) and educational qualification (p=0.009). Likewise, the significant mean difference of interpersonal relations, nutrition and stress management was found with educational qualification (p < 0.05). The significant mean difference in nutrition was also found with marital status (p=0.02). There was a significant mean difference in physical activity and spiritual growth with work experience  (p<0.05).

Conclusion: The spiritual aspect of health has been more focused by the nurses. Along with this, nurses need to put greater emphasis on physical activity and stress management for better health.
Treatment Non-Compliance in Bipolar Affective Disorder Patients: A Study from a Tertiary Care Centre in Nepal
Authors: Subedi Sandip , Paudel Kamala
Published: May 2020

Background: Treatment Non-compliance is a major challenge in the treatment of Bipolar Affective Disorder as it can give rise to lots of unwanted consequences. Therefore, understanding various reasons for non-compliance and taking steps to reduce it is a key step in minimizing the unwanted consequences. Thus, This study was done to identify the pattern of non-compliance in patients with Bipolar Affective Disorder.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study including 76 patients who attended Psychiatry OPD of Universal College of Medical Sciences. Socio-demographic datasheet, Datasheet for various factors related to non-compliance, Morisky 8-Item Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) and Descriptive summaries of socio-demographic and contributing factors for all patients were used to record the data.

Results: Out of a total of 76 patients, males (55.2%) were slightly higher than Females. The mean age of participants was 35.78±12.25 years.  About 76.8% of the patients were non-compliant. High non-compliance was seen in age below 40 years (48.7%), male (52.6%) and duration of illness up to 15 years (78.9%), having up to 3 pills (44.7%) and having previous treatment history (60.5%).

Conclusion: Treatment non-compliance was very high in patients with BPAD. Appropriate measures need to be taken care of to reduce non-compliance.
Awareness of Basic Life Support among Health Personnel in a Rural Teaching Hospital
Authors: Giri Prabin Kumar , Pokhrel Bishal , Panta Prem Prasad , Khapung Robin
Published: May 2020

Background: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation success rates depend on the knowledge and skills of Adult basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support. The objective of the study was to find the level of awareness on BLS and skills among health personnel working in different departments of a rural teaching hospital.

Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital of Karnali Academy of Health Sciences, Jumla, Nepal. The awareness level about BLS was assessed using a structured questionnaire. Health personnel’s previous exposure to BLS and the inclusion of BLS in their curriculum was also assessed.

Results: Among 91 participants,74% (n=67) heard about BLS ,64% (n=58)have seen performing and 25%(n=23) have performed CPR. Only 8%(n=7) attended a workshop on BLS. 43% (n=39) answered 100 and 46%(n=42) answered 30 compression per minute in adult during CPR.71%(n=65) knew the ratio of chest compression to breath in adults. Only 41%(n=37) identified anatomy/area  mid-chest for chest compression. Only 40%(n=36)  are familiar to the Heimlich maneuver and  5.5%(n=5) were aware of the sequence of BLS which is Head tilt, chin lift, check the pulse. Seventy-eight percent (n=71) responded that BLS training should be a part of the medical curriculum. Mean awareness of general medicine is significantly lower than the other two groups (P<0.001).

Conclusion: The level of awareness and knowledge regarding BLS is different among health personnel. Hospital staff and nursing students had better knowledge regarding BLS than general medicine students.
Role of Female Community Health Volunteers for Prevention and Control of COVID-19 in Nepal
Authors: Parajuli Surya B. , Shrestha Sabin , Sah Anisha , KC Heera , Amgain Kapil , Pyakurel Prajjwal
Published: May 2020

Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) are the pillars of community health programs in Nepal who play a pivotal role in implementing various community based preventive, promotive, and curative health programs. In the context of COVID 19 pandemic and possible outbreak in Nepal, the only way by which it can be stopped at the moment is by prevention. This paper presents the role of FCHVs for the prevention and control of COVID 19 in Nepal.
Asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy
Authors: Shrestha Tripti , Baral Gehanath
Published: May 2020

Aims: To estimate the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria, its causative agents and their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern; and to determine the relationship of asymptomatic bacteriuria and pyuria in pregnant women.
Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in a total of 240 asymptomatic pregnant women in Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital from August 2016 to January 2017. Clean catch midstream urine samples were collected from each participant. Urine samples were cultured using standard microbiological methods. Identification of isolates and antibiotic sensitivity testing were done.
Results: Out of 240 pregnant women, 17 (7.1%) were positive for asymptomatic bacteriuria [colony forming unit (CFU) >10 5 /ml]. There was no any significant difference in the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria with respect to age, gestational age and parity. The prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria was significantly different with respect to education level (p=0.01) and number of pus cells in urine specimen (p=0.04). The most frequently isolated microorganisms were E.coli (70.6 %) followed by Klebsiella spp (11.8%). Ciprofloxacin followed by Nitrofurantoin and Norfloxacin had the highest sensitivity to all the isolates.
Conclusions: Asymptomatic bacteriuria is common in pregnancy. Routine urine culture should be done on all pregnant women to detect asymptomatic bacteriuria. Treatment should be based on antimicrobial sensitivity pattern due to increased antibiotic resistance to commonly used antimicrobial agents.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Countries of Different Economy: A Systematic Review
Authors: Paudel Shishir , Chalise Anisha , Dangal Ganesh , Bhandari Tulsi Ram , Baral Gehanath
Published: May 2020

Aims: This review was done to identify the reported prevalence rate of pelvic organ prolapse among the different world populations.
Methods: Systematic review of Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) using the PRISMA checklist; PubMed database was searched on reportingthe prevalence of POP and its management measures in January 2020. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) like "Pelvic Organ Prolapse"OR "Uterine Prolapse" OR “Vaginal Wall Prolapse” OR "Cystocele"AND "Prevalence [key word/s]" were used. Additional articles were identified through the reference list of the retrieved articles.
Results: Out of 91 screened articles, 46 full articles were eligible and only 15 satisfied by selection criteria for the systematic review.The methodological score rated for the quality of studies is 4.5±1.7 (range=2-7) out of 8 points. The mean prevalence of POP diagnosis was 40%; with 42.44% in low and lower-middle-income countries,and 35.56%in upper-middle and high-income countries. Increasing age and parity, body mass indexand fetal macrosomia were found to be the significant risk factors irrespective of the country’s economy.
Conclusions:The low and lower-income countries have almost twice the burden of prolapse than the countries of the higher economy. The major risk factors associated with prolapse remain common in all countries irrespective of national income or development.
Career in Obstetrics and Gynecology; to be or Not to be: A Study of Intern Doctors in a Nepalese Medical College
Authors: Aryal Shreyashi , Shrestha Deepak
Published: May 2020

Aims: To find the preference of career in Obstetrics and Gynecology among interns at the end of internship and factors influencing this choice.
Methods: A semistructured questionnaire was distributed to interns at the end of a one year rotatory internship. Demographic factors and clinical exposure in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ObGyn) were assessed using chi-square test and attitudinal factors were measured using 5 point Likerts scale. This was compared with interns choosing other subjects. Mean score on Likerts scale was compared with independent t-test. Logistic regression analysis was used to predict independent factors affecting career choice in ObGyn.
Results: Out of 174 interns, 22 (12.6%) chose ObGyn as the first career choice. Female gender (OR=1.46), urban residence (OR=1.21) and having a doctor in the family (OR=1.22) were factors associated with choosing ObGyn. Social commitment (p=0.027), high income potential (p=0.000), focus on urgent care (p= 0.000), gratifying practice (p=0.043) and short postgraduate training (p=0.000) were attitudinal factors related to this choice.
Conclusions: Though ObGyn is a popular choice, students tend to change minds against it throughout medical school, influenced by various experiences. Department of ObGyn has a major responsibility to develop role models and encouraging mentors so that students choose ObsGyn with interest and do not regret the choice till the end of medical school.
Acceptance of ring pessary in pelvic organ prolapse
Authors: Shrestha Madhu
Published: May 2020

Aims: To evaluate the use of pessaries for women with Pelvic Organ Prolapse irrespectivve POP-Q stages.
Method: This is retrospective study conducted at Paropakar maternity and Women’s hospital from mid April to mid December 2018 on 114 women with pelvic organ prolapse.
Result: Total of 114 women with prolapse evaluated. Age of presentation ranged from 36 to 85 years. Twenty cases (17.6%) underwent prolapsed surgery and 71 cases (62.2%) had ring pessary.
Conclusion: Overall acceptance of vaginal ring pessary is very high. It can be used in the majority of women with patient satisfaction and without noteworthy complication.
Iterative Development of a Digital Game-Based Learning Concept: Introduction of Veterinary Herd Health Management in a Virtual Pig Herd
Authors: Johan Møller Klit Karl , Kirketerp Nielsen Camilla , Stege Helle
Published: May 2020

A growing interest in the use of digital game-based learning has been identified in veterinary education. Projects in the development of veterinary game-based environments and scenarios are mostly initiated by veterinary institutions, faculties, or instructors; however, the process of development is complex and often involves expertise from a variety of disciplines. In the collaboration between professionals, discussions often arise about content, and how specific elements should be implemented or edited. As discussions are based on the individual experts’ varied disciplines, it can be difficult to achieve a common language, and this leads to blockage and frustration in the development process. In 2012, the University of Copenhagen launched a project on digital game-based learning aimed at veterinary and agriculture students. The overall goal was to develop learning games for herd health management in pig production. The project was carried out in a collaboration between professional game developers, educational/didactic experts, and veterinarians. From early in the process, we identified a need to communicate across disciplines. Therefore, the framework of the Serious Game Development Triangle (SDT) was developed as a tool to facilitate a common language for solving complex issues. The SDT consists of three orientations: games, school, and professionalism. These three orientations are topics that are required considerations when developing a serious game that seeks to teach skills for a specific profession. The SDT contributed to improved understanding across disciplines and made the development process more progressive.
Ontario Veterinary College First-Year Veterinary Students’ Perceptions of Companion Animal Nutrition and Their Own Nutrition: Implications for a Veterinary Nutrition Curriculum
Authors: Kamleh May K. , Khosa Deep K. , Dewey Cate E. , Verbrugghe Adronie , Stone Elizabeth A.
Published: May 2020

Extant research shows veterinarians face increasing challenges in discussing nutrition with clients despite receiving professional nutrition education in the veterinary medical curriculum. This article’s aim is to elicit student veterinarians’ baseline nutrition-related perceptions and nutrition information-seeking behaviors at the time of entering veterinary school. Participants were newly enrolled veterinary students at the Ontario Veterinary College ( n = 120). Focus group discussions ( n = 19) informed the design of an online questionnaire capturing students’ demographics and perceptions of their own and their pets’ nutrition. Students reported being influenced by individual factors (e.g., time), social networks (e.g., family), and surrounding environment (e.g., cost, contradictory media messages). Overall, 58% of students considered themselves knowledgeable about pet nutrition when commencing veterinary school, with 71% prioritizing their pets’ diets as much as their own. Students’ confidence in finding pet nutrition information was correlated with perceived accessibility ( r = .76, p = .001) and perceived quantity of information available on pet nutrition ( r = .83, p = .001), but not quality of information ( r = .13, p = .03). In general, students relied on and trusted veterinarians for nutrition advice. However, 94% of students mistrusted pet food companies’ motivations. Our data support that students entering veterinary school have their own perceptions on pet nutrition that impact nutrition education, suggesting this as an important consideration in the design and delivery of a veterinary nutrition curriculum. Veterinary medical faculty should be encouraged to discuss baseline nutrition information and address any misconceptions to prepare students for future consultations with clients.
SODAPOP: A Metacognitive Mnemonic Framework to Teach Antimicrobial Selection
Authors: Cole Stephen D. , Elliott Emily R. , Rankin Shelley C.
Published: May 2020

Mnemonics are used widely throughout medical education to help manage large amounts of information and to promote a systematic approach to complex problems. SODAPOP is a metacognitive mnemonic that offers learners a framework for veterinary clinical decision making to support optimal antimicrobial selection. SODAPOP has students consider the source and organism before they decide to treat; then they consider the antimicrobials to which the organism is susceptible with regard to contraindications in the patient; and, ultimately, the options are weighed and a plan is formulated. A preliminary study showed that students’ perception of SODAPOP was favorable and that exposure to SODAPOP improved student confidence levels. Further research is needed to determine whether SODAPOP improves students’ optimal antimicrobial selection. SODAPOP could be a potentially helpful teaching tool because it can be mapped to the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges competency-based veterinary education framework under subcompetencies 1.3 and 4.2. A mnemonic such as SODAPOP could be integrated throughout the veterinary curriculum both in basic science courses (microbiology) and with real cases during clinical rotations.
Youth Education in Contest
Authors: Santos Cicero Edinaldo dos , Holanda Patrícia Helena Carvalho
Published: May 2020

This article aims to understand the enunciative flows and frictions of the Catholic Church on youth education. It uses the qualitative approach and its research materials are some bibliographic and documentary references, with special emphasis on the encyclical Divini Illius Magistri, promulgated by Pius XI, on December 31, 1929. It uses the description and analysis of utterances as theoretical-methodological contributions. It considers that youth education has become the agenda of dispute between the Catholic Church, the family and civil society. According to Pius XI, there was a hierarchy between such institutions that could not be challenged. The father and mother, as Christian devotees, used to be considered the first educators and should be attentive to their functional roles at home. Without the execution of these prescriptions, youth education could be weakened or even succumbed in "modern times".
Patents and Articles Related to Cooperation in Universities, Using Poisson Regression Models
Authors: Russo Suzana Leitão , Costa Gumarães Daiane , Da Cruz Cleide Mara Barbosa , Santos Silva Cleo Clayton
Published: May 2020

University-industry cooperation is the formation of partnership relationships that exist in Science and Technology Institutions with industries, that is, it is the cooperation that exists between universities and industries. In this sense, there are several ways of forming relations between universities and industry, and for this to happen, it all boils down to cooperation, since both agents need to agree with certain achievements, there must be communication between them. Despite all the existing benefits, even if there is reciprocity between these agents that seek a common denominator, there are still divergences that remain as a difficulty factor for this cooperation, since there are several differences found in the academic and industrial environment. Thus, we sought to analyze how are the production of articles aimed at university-industry cooperation, as well as patents related to this subject, through specific bases. A forecast analysis was also carried out using the Poisson Regression models, where it was found, in the data of patents and articles, a superdispersion, therefore, it was necessary to adjust the deviation G ^ 2 or as known deviance, and with the adjustment of overdispersion the models were adequate and confirmed in the forecast made. We thank Capes and CNPq for their support and financial support.
Sample size for estimation of averages of agronomic traits in cassava seedlings
Authors: Schoffel André , Lopes Sidinei José , Koefender Jana , Lúcio Alessandro Dal'Col , Camera Juliane Nicolodi , Golle Diego Pascoal
Published: May 2020

O método de multiplicação rápida melhora o uso de material de propagação. No entanto, melhorar o gerenciamento e as técnicas experimentais é crucial para avaliar a produção e a qualidade da planta. Este estudo calculou o tamanho da amostra para estimar médias de caracteres agronômicos em mudas de mandioca originárias de estacas de caule com um número diferente de folhas e diâmetros diferentes. Um total de 600 mudas (cada uma com duas gemas) com um diâmetro de 15,00 a 19,99 mm (N = 300) ou 20,00 a 25,00 mm (N = 300) da cultivar Apronta Mesa foram plantadas em diferentes épocas de cultivo (julho, agosto, Setembro e outubro). Em cada estação de plantio (22 de setembro, 7 de outubro, 19 de outubro e 25 de novembro), 300 estacas, com três a cinco ou até mais de cinco folhas visíveis, foram coletadas. As seguintes estatísticas foram analisadas: mínimo, máximo, intervalo, média, mediana, variação, desvio padrão e coeficiente de variação. O tamanho da amostra foi determinado por reamostragem usando 2.000 reamostragens, com substituição, e foi definido pelo número de plantas a partir das quais o intervalo de confiança de 95% foi de 10%, 15% e 20% da estimativa média. O uso de estacas de caule com diâmetro superior a 20 mm e com mais de cinco folhas foi adequado para a produção de mudas de mandioca. Independentemente da faixa no diâmetro de corte e número de folhas, 87 plantas foram suficientes para estimar as médias das características quando a faixa do intervalo de confiança foi de 20% da estimativa média. e 20% da estimativa média. O uso de estacas de caule com diâmetro superior a 20 mm e com mais de cinco folhas foi adequado para a produção de mudas de mandioca. Independentemente da faixa no diâmetro de corte e número de folhas, 87 plantas foram suficientes para estimar as médias das características quando a faixa do intervalo de confiança foi de 20% da estimativa média. e 20% da estimativa média. O uso de estacas de caule com diâmetro superior a 20 mm e com mais de cinco folhas foi adequado para a produção de mudas de mandioca. Independentemente da faixa no diâmetro de corte e número de folhas, 87 plantas foram suficientes para estimar as médias das características quando a faixa do intervalo de confiança foi de 20% da estimativa média.
Relationship between gastro tourism and consumer behavior in food
Authors: Svetlikova Veronika , Beresecká Janka
Published: May 2020

Modern tourism is a discipline that has only recently begun to attract the interest of professionals from several disciplines. Those who set the course for the development of tourism must cope with changes in technology, climatic conditions, an increasing aging, more sophisticated population, more frequent use of health care products and services. Gastronomy has been recognized as an integral part of the tourism product and as a means of differentiating destinations. It plays a key role in building the unique character, identity and authenticity of the destination. The aim of the paper is to analyze, compare and predict consumer demand of statistically monitored categories of meat, its frequency of consumption, to determine the dependence of meat consumption on life expectancy and to outline the possible consequences of this consumer demand on selected demographic indicators. The object of the research are the countries of Slovak and Bangladesh. Secondary sources and primary data obtained from 1300 respondents were used. The sources were processed by several statistical-mathematical methods, namely we used the method of regression and correlation analysis, the method of time series analysis. The results suggest that there is a correlation between life expectancy and consumption of individual meats, which can significantly influence the development of tourism through gastronomic trends.
Path Planning in Multi-AGVs Using a Modified A-star Algorithm
Authors: Xu Xing , Zhoya Munashe
Published: May 2020

The problem of path planning is a hot and exclusive research topic on multiple Automatic Guided Vehicles (multi-AGVs) systems. Many research results have been reported, but outrightly solving path planning problem from the perspective of reducing traffic congestion have faced obstacles. A collision-free path planning procedure based on a modified A-star Algorithm for multi-AGVs logistics sorting system is proposed in this paper. AGVs are now a poplar way to handle materials in latest smart warehouses. Many researches have been conducted and new technologies are still being developed. There is wide scale research on algorithms to help in scheduling, routing and path planning. Multi-AGVs are used to load goods automatically in a packaging factory. To ensure an effective and safe collision free path planning, this work investigates movement, scheduling and routing, speed manipulation and efficiency of machinery to target positions. The A-star algorithm with grid method to map out a typical warehouse scenario into multiple nodes was used. To have the shortest possible path, for obstacle avoidance, we employed the Braitenberg model. The waiting strategy is used for conflict resolution at intersections.
Are we teaching patient safety to our academics?
Authors: Neto Aniz Kassis , Ferreira Juliane Bibiano , Carrijo Rôksanny Carneiro , Dos Santos Emerson Roberto , Fucuta Patrícia da Silva , André Julio Cesar , Abreu Lima Alba Regina de
Published: May 2020

Nowadays, one of the biggest concerns in the health care field is centered on patient safety with a primary focus on the errors of the medical team. In 2009, WHO created a guide for universities aimed at patient safety in which it suggests new ways of approaching patients, thus improving the quality of trained professionals and dramatically reducing adverse events. There is a consensus that there is a restructuring of a system that currently presents serious failures that result in permanent harm to the objective of the medical team, which is the well-being of the patient, as well as an efficient inspection of the Decree Number 529/13 in Brazilian universities. It is in this context that the present work proposes to highlight the gap currently existing in Brazilian universities, based on the sampling of one of them, located in the countryside of São Paulo. Prospective intervention study using a quantitative and qualitative methodology, carried out in two stages: analysis of teaching plans and application of the quantitative and qualitative perception instrument to professors. Was not found in the teaching plans of the modules of the medical course at Universidade Brasil the concept of patient safety. Semi-structured questionnaire was answered by 47 teachers, 11 (23.4%) of the basic cycle and 36 (76.6%) of the clinical cycle and internship. Professors at Universidade Brasil consider that the themes are extensivily addressed in their classes, although they are not described in most of the modules' teaching plans. Medical education in Brazil needs a qualitative leap, and that leap is certainly in the area of patient safety.  In the context of implementation, the multiprofessional edition of the World Health Organization (WHO) patient safety curriculum guide can be used as guidance and a current and very promising development in relation to the acquisition and examination of the skills necessary for safe care for the patient is the establishment of interprofessional training wards. Considering that medical students are the future driving force of change in health care, it is necessary to encourage quality improvement and patient safety education to offer the patient-centered. The graduation, at any time and since day one, is the moment of formation, therefore favorable to the teaching of this topic for students in the health care field, and all teachers should be involved with these contents.
International Migrants, Family Literacy and Pact
Authors: Nagasa Keno
Published: May 2020

The purpose of this study is to examine the components of a family literacy program that brought international migrants into Primary Classrooms in the Rocky Mountain Region in the US. The literacy program included four components: 1) Children's Education of direct child instruction of literacy and language skills; 2) Adult Education of parent instruction of English as Second Language (ESL); 3) Parent Time of parent education and support group; and 4) Parent and Child Together Time (PACTT), where the parents get to be an interactive part of their child’s classroom with the teacher present. PACTT is a unique opportunity in facilitating cultural integration and parental engagement, while providing participants opportunity to observe first-hand the reality of education in the United States as well as being active ELLs. Drawing on multiple social and educational theories and research, data from interviews, observation, and focus group yielded data that contributes a more inclusive discourse and new knowledge to the educational community regarding international migrants and their dreams and hopes for the success of their children.
Vitamin D3 Supplementation: An Option Associated with The Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis:
Authors: Ramos Eliza Miranda , Lima Matheus Dullius de , Gonzalez Jéssica Eloy Cunha , Facco Gilberto Gonçalves , Reis Francisco José Mendes dos , Melo Elaine S. de P. , Nascimento Valter Aragão do
Published: May 2020

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic complex neurodegenerative disease. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted on observational studies and analytics on impact of Vitamin D supplementation in patients with Multiple Sclerosis. In our research, a total of 457 articles were selected and identified for analysis. This systematic review article and meta-analysis, which included evidence from randomized controlled trials conducted with patients with multiple sclerosis, revealed that Vitamin D3 supplementation is effective as an option associated with the treatment of this disease, and that it also has a diffuse protective role against various remission outbreaks in the health. Doses (50,000 IU/week) are appropriate to restore neuroimmunological parameters when used within 12 weeks.
E portfolio as an alternative assessment tool for students with learning differences
Authors: Chostelidou Dora , Manoli Eleni
Published: May 2020

The unprecedented technological and social changes, caused by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, demand that nobody be left behind and all learners be catered for equally, respecting the principles of inclusion (Collins & Halverson, 2018). However, worldwide, more than 700 million people with dyslexia and learning differences experience failure and marginalization due to standardized testing, which tends to devalue their out-of-the-box mindset (Washburn et al., 2011). According to the National Research Council (2001), an effective way to promote equity in education and optimize learning, as well as equip students for their future challenges, is to reflect on and restructure the assessment methods. In this vein, the purpose of the present research is to explore the impact of alternative assessment in the provision of holistic learning conditions. Therefore, e-portfolio was introduced as a research tool in an afternoon EFL class for students with learning differences (n=20 students) in Greece. The learners’ active engagement in the self-evaluation processes, the ongoing conferences between the teacher and each student gave insight into the learning progress and the in-time, constructive feedback comprise the strategies followed in this pilot study, aiming at investigating the learners’ emotional reinforcement, change of attitude towards learning English, as well as their improvement in the target language. Given the research findings, the e-portfolio enabled the students to employ both cognition and metacognition to prove their level of knowledge, adopt self-regulation strategies to boost their learning curves and enhance their self-development, indicating the efficiency of the tool.
Optimization and synthesis of multilayer frequency selective surfaces via bioinspired hybrid techniques
Authors: Lima Wirlan Gomes , Leite de Araújo Jasmine  Priscyla Leite , Barros Fabrício José Brito , Dos Santos Cavalcante Gervásio Protásio , Nogueira Cássio da Cruz , Lyra Castro Bruno Souza , De Alcântara Neto Miércio Cardoso
Published: May 2020

In this study, two bioinspired computation (BIC) techniques are discussed and applied to the project and synthesis of multilayer frequency selective surfaces (FSS) within the microwave band, specifically for C, X and Ku bands. The proposed BIC techniques consist of combining an artificial, general regression neural network to a genetic algorithm (GA) and a cuckoo search algorithm, respectively. The objective is to find the optimal values of separation between the investigated FSS. Numerical analysis of the electromagnetic properties of the device is made possible with the finite integration method (FIT) and validated through the finite element method (FEM), utilizing both softwares CST Microwave Studio and Ansys HFSS respectively. Thus, the BIC-optimized devices present good phase / angular stability for angles 10°, 20°, 30° and 40°, as well as being polarization independent. The cutoff frequencies to control the operating frequency range of the FSS, referring to transmission coefficient in decibels (dB), were obtained at a threshold of –10dB. Numerical results denote good accordance with measured data.
Suprahepatic space as an alternative site for distal catheter insertion in pseudocyst-associated ventriculoperitoneal shunt malfunction
Authors: Habibi Zohreh , Golpayegani Mehdi , Ashjaei Bahar , Tayebi Meybodi Keyvan , Nejat Farideh
Published: May 2020

OBJECTIVE

Distal catheter malfunction due to pseudocyst formation or intraabdominal adhesion is a significant problem, especially in pediatric patients who have limited sites for distal catheter insertion. In this study, the authors present a series of 12 patients with intractable distal shunt malfunctions due to peritoneal pseudocyst formation who underwent distal catheter replacement in the suprahepatic space to reduce the risk of distal catheter malfunction.

METHODS

Twelve consecutive patients with shunt malfunction due to pseudocyst formation who had undergone ventriculosuprahepatic shunting from 2014 to 2019 were identified. According to medical records, after primary evaluations, shunt removal, and antibiotic therapy, they underwent revision surgeries with placement of a distal catheter into the suprahepatic space.

RESULTS

Nine boys and 3 girls, ranging in age from 5 months to 14 years, with one or more episodes of pseudocyst formation, underwent shunt revision with placement of a distal catheter into the suprahepatic space. After a median follow-up of 31 months, none of the patients experienced further distal malfunction.

CONCLUSIONS

The suprahepatic space appears to be a safe place to secure the distal end of a ventricular catheter following pseudocyst formation, with less risk of re-adhesion. This lower risk might be attributable to the lack of omentum in the suprahepatic space.
Use of Human-Centric Functional Modeling to Maximize Convergence in Integrative Research
Authors: Williams Andy E
Published: May 2020

This paper leverages a specific approach to conceptual modeling (Human-Centric Functional Modeling or HCFM) to suggest an objectively measureable definition of convergence in research, and outlines an argument for the conclusion that the use of HCFM in representing any static conceptual entity such as a reasoning process, or any dynamic conceptual entity (capable of changing states) such as a biological or physical system, is required in order to remove specific limits to the capacity of that research for convergence in human understanding between disciplines. And therefore the use of HCFM is required in any discipline of study, whether physics, mathematics, economics, religion, philosophy, or other, in order to maximize the capacity for convergence in that research within the capacity of individuals or groups to conceive concepts in those fields. Specific examples demonstrating the use of HCFM to achieve unprecedented convergence in research are presented. And the logical argument that HCFM is required to maximize convergence within current individual or group limits is summarized as a theorem as the first step in defining a mathematical proof.
Methodical Aspects of Indirect Assessment of Household Incomes in Determining the Eligibility for Government Social Support
Authors: Sarioglo V. Н.
Published: May 2020

In present-day Ukraine, a large number of families and individuals are beneficiaries of programs for social support of the population. Economic and political crises, reforms in tariff and social policies, added by the pandemic of coronavirus infection in the latest time, result in the worsening life standards of a considerable share of the population in certain periods of time. In was in 2015–2018 that in some of the quite populated localities social programs covered as many as 70% of the population. This triggered a respective growth in the social support from the central and local budgets. Such situation aggravated the problem of targeting of the government social support, decreasing the number of cases when a social aid is assigned in an improper or baseless manner, and the scopes of fraud in this sphere.
One of the ways for reforming the system of social support in the present days is to adopt the method of assigning all the categories of support with consideration of incomes and property status of applicants. The property status of families or individuals can be quite accurately measured given the access to the registers containing data on houses, land plots, transport vehicles etc. either possessed or disposed by them. However, given a high level of employment in the informal sector, large scales of the shadow economy and external labor migration, assessment of the actual income level of families constitutes a serious problem. Quite often the stated incomes do not correspond with actual ones, and applicants do not have stimuli to disclose their real life standards. 
The article’s objective is to expose a methodological approach to operational assessment of potential incomes of applicants and recipients of social support. Approaches based on statistical models of correlation between life standards and sets of households’ or individuals’ characteristics have been constructed and used in many developing countries where the conditions for formation of the population incomes are similar to the ones in Ukraine. The article highlights methodological foundations for building up the models for operational assessment of the population income, with due account to issues of information support to modeling and use of income assessment results. Examples of computations by the proposed models are given.
Problems and Peculiarities of the Light Industry Development in Ukraine: A Statistical Comparison with EU Countries
Authors: Ishchuk S. O. , Sozanskyy L. Yo.
Published: May 2020

The light industry is one of the basic strategic segments of the national economy, providing for 5.0% of budget revenues and 2.6% of Ukrainian merchandise exports, and, therefore, has a considerable potential for further development. The purpose of the article is to identify problems and peculiarities of the light industry development in Ukraine on the basis of a statistical comparison with EU countries. According to the research results, the systemic negative dynamics of the light industry output resulted in a lag between Ukraine and EU countries, e. g. 6 times from Poland, 21 times from Germany, and 73 times from Italy. The light industry in Ukraine (like in the leading EU countries) specializes in manufacturing of final consumption products, which share in the output is more than 60%. However, despite such specialization, nearly 90% of the domestic demand for the light industry goods is met by imports.
At the same time, the significant export orientation of textile and other light industry industries given that all the production and consumption segments of these industries in Ukraine have a strong import dependence indicates a high share of tolling operations in the Ukrainian exports. The development of the Ukrainian light industry is hampered by the following key problems: high dependence on imported raw materials, supplies and components; low price competitiveness of home-made goods on the domestic market; the reliance of a large part of domestic companies in the industry on consumer-supplied raw materials. Hence, the priority of the government’s industrial policy for the light industry development is to restore (and further increase) raw materials supplies for textile and other domestic industries. The second objective is to create competitive conditions on the domestic market for the light industry by eliminating the shadow turnover in this segment. The third objective is to reduce the commodity exports, along with increasing exports of high quality products with a high share of value added.
Considerations about Non-Metastatic Bladder Cancer Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Carvalho Filipe L.F. , Galloway Lan Anh S. , Saoud Ragheed , Agarwal Piyush K. , Stamatakis Lambros
Published: May 2020

Bladder cancer is the sixth most common malignancy in the United States and is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. To date, no guidelines have been published that clearly establish bladder cancer management recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this short commentary, we strive to outline recommendations for treatment of both muscle invasive and non-muscle invasive disease based on data from various trials and prior studies while taking into account the potential lack of hospital resources available to physicians depending on their practice location.
Early exit from neonatal therapeutic hypothermia: A single institution experience using MRI to guide decision-making
Authors: White Y.N. , Grant P.E. , Soul J.S. , Inder T. , El-Dib M.
Published: May 2020

BACKGROUND: To evaluate the feasibility of a protocol using combined magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), clinical data, and electroencephalogram (EEG) to identify neonates with mild neonatal encephalopathy (NE) treated with therapeutic hypothermia (TH) who are eligible for “early exit”. METHODS: Retrospective chart review of TH cases at a single Level III NICU over a 5-year period was used to describe the demographic, clinical, and outcome data in neonates that received early exit in contrast to 72 hour TH treatment. RESULTS: Two hundred and eight TH cases, including 18 early exit cases (9%) and 9 cases (4%) evaluated for early exit with MRI but continued on 72 hours of TH, were identified. Early exit and 72 hour treatment groups did not differ in demographics or cord gas measures, although early exit neonates had a shorter length of stay (p < 0.05). Consistent with the early exit protocol, no early exit infants had evidence of moderate or severe encephalopathy on EEG or evidence of hypoxic ischemic injury on MRI at 24 hours of life. Neurology follow up between age 1 and 18 months was available for 10 early exit infants, 8 of whom had a normal examination. CONCLUSIONS: Early MRI at 24 hours of age, alongside clinical and EEG criteria, is feasible as part of a protocol to identify neonates eligible for early exit from therapeutic hypothermia.
Hacia dónde va la democracia contemporánea
Authors: Porras Nadales Antonio J.
Published: May 2020

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La moneda única: ¿merece la pena? ¿y después, qué?
Authors: Redacción Consejo de
Published: May 2020

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积极心理学在中职班级管理中的应用
Authors: 韩 月
Published: May 2020

当我们聚焦于学生积极面的时候，我们就能看到进步和希望。本文通过运用积极心理学管理和引导班级学生，让学生看到自己身上的闪光点，使他们改变状态，逐渐自信起来，从而积极面对学习与生活，体会到归属感和价值感。最终变得积极，变得优秀，蜕变成“美丽的蝶”。
活用音乐指令打造小学音乐学科高效课堂的实践研究
Authors: 安 雨婷
Published: May 2020

音乐学科是一门集人文、情感、体验、创造的学科，音乐指令是音乐学科中最常见的教学行为，它们融入音乐课堂，服务于课堂常规、教学过程与课堂评价，使课堂连贯、有趣、丰富、饱满。在音乐指令中，学生可以学会聆听音乐、节奏，从而进行模仿，激发学生的学习兴趣，大大提高学习效率，从而使音乐课堂成为高效课堂。