bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Serviço Social e Residência Multiprofissional em saúde: formação de profissionais para atuar na saúde
Authors: Ribeiro Priscila Maitara Avelino , Albino Nathália Moreira , Farinelli Marta Regina , Martins Rosane Aparecida De Sousa , Oliveira Josiani Julião Alves de
Published: November 2020

Esta é uma reflexão realizada em setembro de 2019, com o uso de documentos e resoluções, com o objetivo de desvelar a formação profissional do Assistente Social na Residência Multiprofissional em Saúde, na relação com os desmontes no Sistema Único de Saúde. Considerou-se no estudo 15 referências e, se organizou em três áreas temáticas, a saber: A Contrarreforma na política de saúde, Residência Multiprofissional em Saúde, e Serviço Social e Residência Multiprofissional em Saúde. No contexto da contrarreforma da saúde em que as residências em saúde se efetivam em busca de romper com a lógica da fragmentação entre as profissões, com foco na complementaridade entre práticas, saberes e construção de competências compartilhadas. A formação do Serviço Social nos programas de Residência Multiprofissional articula-se com o projeto ético-político da profissão, e deve alinhar-se com as propostas e defesa de uma saúde pública, estatal e socialmente referenciada, bem como trabalhar com outras categorias, com vistas a questionar e resistir aos ataques à saúde que traz prejuízos não apenas aos profissionais, mas para todo o conjunto de trabalhadores.
Principios de la contratación publica en el ámbito del acuerdo de libre comercio entre Chile y Colombia
Authors: Ascanio Pacheco Marilin
Published: November 2020

El presente artículo tiene por objeto examinar la importancia de los principios generales de la contratación pública incorporados en el Acuerdo de Libre Comercio entre la República de Chile y la República de Colombia. El análisis se realiza a partir del estudio de la evolución global de los principios de igualdad, no discriminación, transparencia, libre concurrencia y publicidad. Estos principios han generado la unificación de criterios y la reglamentación existente en esta disciplina, así como la formación de un derecho común que se basa en la prohibición de cualquier tipo de discriminación por razón de nacionalidad, y como garante de las relaciones comerciales encaminadas a avanzar en materia de contratación pública.
Los principios jurídicos como limite a la discrecionalidad técnica en los concursos públicos de personal
Authors: Hernández-Guijarro Fernando
Published: November 2020

El presente trabajo de investigación versa sobre los principios jurídicos como límite a la discrecionalidad técnica en los concursos realizados en el ámbito de la Administración pública y, en particular, sobre las convocatorias de personal en el que los candidatos alegan méritos o realizan alguna prueba en concurrencia competitiva. Para ello, se estudiarán los principios jurídicos como marco de juridicidad en el control de la actividad de los tribunales o comisiones de valoración constituidas a efectos de designar al candidato o candidatos ganadores de la convocatoria. También se analizarán los principios de defensa, igualdad e interdicción de la arbitrariedad como mandatos de obligado respeto por el órgano evaluador. Asimismo, se traerán a colación sentencias que analizan convocatorias públicas donde dichos principios fueron infringidos en la adjudicación del concurso.
Modeling the Elements of a Training Plan Aimed at Physical Education Teachers When Working With Students With Disabilities: The Case of Cordoba, Spain
Authors: González López Ignacio , Macías García David
Published: November 2020

The aim of this article is to respond, by means of a nonexperimental empirical study, to the training professional demands of primary education teachers, who understand that their professional undertaking must be fully inclusive of all student profiles. By means of a scaled assessment questionnaire, this article describes the training needs of a representative and standardized group of teachers in the Spanish city of Cordoba. Additionally, through the application of factor analysis, it channels these demands into training modules that should guide specific teaching activities in the future. The principal components extracted understand continuing professional development through five spheres of actions: the teaching of physical education, education and teaching tools, working strategies in the classroom, teaching abilities, and information communication technologies resources. These basic training lines pursue the triple goal of ensuring the professional development of teachers, promoting academic success among all students, and fostering quality teaching.
Selected Methods of Psychological Manipulation in the Marketing of Financial Services
Authors: Lach Sylwia
Published: November 2020

The main purpose of this article is preliminary identification of manipulation techniques and methods used in banks for staff relationship management. The empirical contribution of this article is to discuss the influence of immediate supervisor on the consumer’s consultants in the banking sector. The author has tried to answer the research questions, Are there any manipulation techniques used by bank managers? If, yes, what methods of psychological manipulations are applied by supervisors on to their employees. Data is gathered by using interviews with an experts’ group and by the critical reflection on the professional experiences of the author of the article. The initial results highlight some manipulation techniques used by bank managers on the consumers’ consultant, for example, the reciprocity technique, group technique, the contrast technique, authority technique, word manipulation technique, impression management technique and social manipulation techniques, such as the foot-in-the- mouth and dialogue, the door-in-the-face”, stressful situations, feelings of guilt. It is also worth noting that in opposition to techniques there are examples of psychological counteraction to manipulation, for example, the instinct to restrain aggression and empathy, change assessment into opinion, violation of the principle of reciprocity, self-esteem, personality and manipulation. The author also paid considerable attention to aspects such as rights and needs of the employee in the sales of financial services and his job satisfaction.
To die and let die: A just theology of ceding space
Authors:   University of Pretoria, Van Wyk T
Published: November 2020

Over the past few years, there has been a significant intel­lectual and artistic emphasis on the manner in which one considers or approaches the end of life. This is in con­junction with a renewed ethical discussion about choosing the manner and time of one’s death in light of a diminished quality of life. Large populations across the world are ageing, presenting unique challenges to healthcare and civic infrastructure. The planet is suffering because of a climate crisis, due to the overburdening of resources. In light of all this, it is argued in this contribution that a renewed theological consideration of death is necessary. In his theology about the Trinity, Jürgen Moltmann makes a remark about his understanding of the perichoretic unity of the persons of the Trinity, in which the persons of the Trinity “cede” space for one another. Ceding space creates space (room) for authentic existence. This con­­tribution considers and utilises Trinitarian “spatial” theology as foundation for rethinking the complexity and balance of life and death. It is ultimately argued that “creating space for death” could serve as a foundation for an ethical framework for decision-making, as well as foster a compassionate community that provides space for each other’s diversity – in life and in death.
Teaching English for specific purposes to computer science students with reading difficulties
Authors: Benmammar Sarah
Published: November 2020

This is a case study conducted to investigate difficulties that may hinder third year computer science students in their development of ESP reading skills, and to grasp the different factors that may influence students negatively. Data were obtained from a questionnaire which enabled the researcher to obtain valid information about the learning situation of the target population. Through the use of this tool, students’ preferences and difficulties in the area of reading were analyzed. The results revealed the need to increase students’ exposure to reading and provide support with vocabulary. Hence, some recommendations and strategies are provided to remedy the situation and boost the students’ learning process

 

Keywords: Computer Science students; ESP vocabulary ; reading difficulties; reading strategies.
El Social Media Listening como técnica de investigación de análisis de audiencias en Twitter
Authors:   ,   Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC), Mugruza Aranzamendi Vanessa Alida
Published: November 2020

En esta investigación se busca determinar el valor del social media listening como herramienta al reconocer las principales opiniones y valoraciones de sentimiento por parte de la audiencia digital en Twitter de dos centros comerciales muy concurridos en Lima-Perú. Se reunieron y analizaron más de 15 000 tuits y retuits de usuarios con cuentas públicas, además de realizar entrevistas a especialistas digitales que trabajan en las agencias más reconocidas del medio digital. A todo ello, se logró efectuar el análisis de contenido, en donde se detectó el alto porcentaje de sentimiento negativo ante las marcas analizadas, además de los principales insights, que se encuentran relacionados con los sucesos que acontecieron en el periodo de análisis en los centros comerciales, entre otros datos relevantes. Asimismo, en las entrevistas se pudo obtener una opinión acertada sobre el uso y la importancia del social media listening. Los principales hallazgos de la investigación muestran que esta nueva técnica de “escucha social” ayuda a verificar la salud social de marcas en el ecosistema digital, además de las necesidades de los usuarios e incluso se puede medir la reputación digital mediante el análisis de sentimiento, lo cual es favorable para el cuidado de una marca en redes sociales. Por ello, se concluye que el uso del social media listening es una técnica importante para las marcas, pues permite conocer la reacción de la audiencia frente a las acciones que puedan realizar las marcas en redes sociales.
Birocchi (ed.). La Facoltà di Giurisprudenza dell’Università di Cagliari, I. Dai progetti cinquecenteschi all’Unità d’Italia
Authors: Ramis Barceló Rafael
Published: November 2020

Este artículo reseña: Birocchi (ed.). La Facoltà di Giurisprudenza dell’Università di Cagliari, I. Dai progetti cinquecenteschi all’Unità d’Italia. Riva: Edizione ETS, 2018, 547 pp.
Una experiencia efímera: Enrique de Benito y el Instituto de Estudios Penales de la Universidad de Valencia (1928-1930)
Authors: Hernando Serra María Pilar
Published: November 2020

El auge de la Criminología en la segunda mitad del siglo XIX y en los primeros treinta años del XX dio lugar a una pequeña pero importante escuela de criminólogos españoles. El éxito del correccionalismo, junto con la extensión de las teorías de la Escuela Positiva italiana, dio lugar a la creación del Laboratorio de Criminología en Madrid, y la Escuela de Criminología para funcionarios o enseñanzas complementarias al Derecho Penal. En Valencia, la creación del Instituto de Estudios Penales, impulsado por el profesor Enrique De Benito fue una de esas experiencias. De corta trayectoria, el Instituto, con un plantel de profesores multidisciplinar y con un programa que abarcaba los conocimientos básicos de la Criminología, fue el antecedente del actual Instituto de Criminología de Valencia.
Espacios para la investigación y la transferencia: una apuesta de la Universidad de Salamanca en el siglo XXI
Authors: Rupérez Almajano María Nieves
Published: November 2020

En lo que va de siglo, la adaptación al Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior no solo ha supuesto cambios en la docencia de las universidades, sino también un impulso para la investigación y la transferencia de conocimientos a la sociedad, acompañado de la creación de espacios específicos para su desarrollo. La centenaria Universidad de Salamanca, tradicionalmente unida a la ciudad, además de conservar e incrementar el patrimonio arquitectónico heredado de épocas pasadas, ha optado por ampliar su área de influencia con nuevos campus en ubicaciones periféricas y ha apostado  decididamente por arquitecturas de nuevo cuño, adaptadas plenamente a las nuevas funciones, que han diversificado las tipologías a su servicio. Ejemplo de ello son las sedes de Institutos de Investigación del ámbito de las Biociencias y el campus de Villamayor, donde se ha desarrollado el Parque Científico, que son objeto de nuestra atención en esta ocasión
Acceptability and Antioxidant Activity Level of Shredded Banana Flower-Chicken Meat
Authors: Novidiyanto Novidiyanto , Enardi Ori Pertami , Devriany Ade , Pratiwi Auronita Puspa , Airuni Musrifa
Published: November 2020

Background: Data Riskesdas 2013 shows that the average amount portion of vegetable consumption in people aged 10 years or older is only 0.5 portions while the vegetable consumption category is said to be "sufficient" is at least 5 portions per day for 7 days a week. Banana blossom is a vegetable and commonly found in Bangka Belitung Islands Province. Banana blossom processing as a source of vegetables rich in antioxidant compounds and chicken meat as a source of animal protein, needs to be done by processing into shredded banana blossom-chicken meat.Objectives: To determine the acceptability and antioxidant activity level of shredded banana blossom-chicken meat.Methods: This research is true experimental. Shredded banana blossom-chicken meat, made using 3 treatment, banana blossom 75%:chicken meat 25% (F1), banana blossom 50%: chicken meat 50% (F2), and banana blossom 25%:chicken meat 75% (F3). Furthermore, the acceptance of taste, colour, aroma, texture, overall, and antioxidant activity level of shredded banana blossom-chicken meat. Results: There was a significant difference in the acceptance of the colours of shredded F1, F2 and F3 (p = 0,00), while aroma, taste, texture and overall of the shredded F1, F2 and F3 were not significant (p> 0.05). Shredded F3 (banana blossom 25%: chicken meat 75%) is most preferred based on the parameters of colour, aroma, taste, texture and overall, and has the highest antioxidant activity value are 53.74%.Conclusions: Shredded banana blossom-chicken meat has a good acceptability and has a high antioxidant activity level.[AN1]
The Impact Analysis Of Current Human Resource Management Issues Toward Motivation Function: Outsourcing, Mergers-Acquisitions, And Contractual Workers
Authors: Setiawan Rony , Suwarno Henky Lisan
Published: November 2020

Three main issues which growing in Indonesia in the field of human resource management is: outsourcing, mergers-acquisitions, and contractual workers. These issues effect on job insecurity among workers in company. Job insecurity can decrease workers performance directly and company performance indirectly. Authors describe the practice of those issues in several companies in service industries. Authors give recommendation that organization should manage those issues by concern on motivation function through extrinsic and intrinsic motivation.
Pengaruh Konflik Kerja-Keluarga Terhadap Komitmen Organisasional Yang Dimediasi Oleh Kepuasan Kerja Pada Profesi Perawat Di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah (RSUD) Dr. Moewardi Surakarta
Authors: Rantika Renny , Sunjoyo Sunjoyo
Published: November 2020

The aim of this study is to examine whether work family-conflict affects the organizational commitment mediated by job satisfaction in the nursing profession. The survey is done at Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah (RSUD) Dr. Moewardi Surakarta. The subjects of this study are 152 of 154 nurses. The outliers, validity, reliability, descriptive statistic and interconstruct correlation test were conducated before hypotheses test. Path analysis was used to examine five hypotheses. The results show that two hypotheses were supported and three hypotheses were not supported. In the short, work interfering with the family negatively affects on job satisfaction and job satisfaction positively affects organizational commitment. The implications of this study were discussed and the suggested research will be advanced during the process.
Pengaruh Spiritual Leadership Terhadap Organizational Commitment Melalui Calling Dan Membership Pada PT.Asuransi Takaful Keluarga
Authors: Ilham Romi
Published: November 2020

Spiritual leadership is creation of values, attitude and behavior which is required to motivate one’s selves and other by intrinsic motivation to achieve spiritual survival sense through calling and membership.  Impact of spiritual leadership in developing relationship between leader and follower are value creation in harmony, empowerment of member and individual, increase psychology aspect and welfare until the organizational commitment is achieved.  The objectives of the research are to gain knowledge regarding influence of spiritual leadership to organizational commitment through calling and membership. This research was conducted to 50 employees of PT Asuransi Takaful Keluarga Marketing Office in East Java.  Analysis technique used to test the hypothesis is Partial Least Square (PLS).Based on analysis result, we conclude that: (1) spiritual leadership is has significant influence to calling (2) spiritual leadership has significant influence to membership (3) calling has significant influence to organizational commitment and (4) membership has significant influence to organizational commitment. Keywords: Spiritual Leadership, Organizational Commitment, Calling/Meaning, Membership.
Are We Alive When Islamic Banks Dominate?: Case Study In Indonesia
Authors: Sukmana Raditya , Kusworo Heri
Published: November 2020

Islam promotes justice in every aspect of life including in banking and finance. Shariah has to be the foundation for any banking transactions to ensure that any single party is not being unfairly treated or exploited. Interest based bank is certainly create unfairness and exploitation. In any cases only single party which get a lot of benefit. Hence islamic banking industry need to be developed so that its market share will increase significantly until it can reach the domination of the national banking assets. This paper aims to forecast when such condition will occur. Adopting a popular forecasting tool such as double exponential smoothing, this study will inform us when islamic banking market share will reach 50% out of total banking asset. The monthly data examined starts from January 2004 to may 2011. We use a single time series data which is islamic banking market shares whereby it is calculated from the islamic banking asset divided by total banking asset. the structure of this paper is as follows: after the introduction which describe the history and performance of Indonesian islamic bank, it discusses about the data and method used in this paper. Next section is on the description and analysis on the result obtained. Lastly is the conclusion where it recommends some policies required from the obtained result in which the optimist scenario would say that the domination of Islamic banks may occur in our grandchild generation
Pengaruh Work-Family Conflict Terhadap Kinerja Perawat Wanita Dengan Variabel Intervening Komitmen Organisasional Di RSUD Bhakti Dharma Husada Surabaya
Authors: Mubassyir Ahmad Hilmy , Herachwati Nuri
Published: November 2020

Women who work and uphold the profession will be more likely to experience conflict, because indirectly he would be having attachment or more concentrate to work and put aside her role as a housewife. A sense that women are more concentrated due to work and put aside domestic affairs, this condition will bring conflicts that arise because they feel neglected work as a housewife in addition also the commitment owned organization, especially among civil servants. Conditions such as this is also the case in the Bhakti Dharma  Husada Hospital Surabaya, increasing consumer complaints in the past few years is an indication of a decrease in the performance of nurses and one of them was allegedly caused by conflicting roles experienced by nurses and resources woman in the hospital. This means that in this case the performance achieved is not in line with expectations because of the role that conflict. This study sample is 46 female nurses in Bhakti Dharma Husada Hospital Surabaya which will be reviewed in terms of work-family conflict and its influence on the performance of the organizational commitment owned. The results of analysis with Partial Least Square show that work-family conflict has no direct influence on the performance of nurses. Meanwhile, with the influence of organizational commitment variables inferred indirectly influence more significant. This suggests that organizational commitment to civil servants clearly will affect the performance without regard to work-family conflict undertaken female nurse.
Retenção de pessoas no setor público minêiro: O caso dos especialistas em políticas públicas e gestão governamental
Authors: Oliveira Kamila Pagel , Ckagnazaroff Ivan Beck , Silveira Mauro César , Moraes Carlos Eduardo Simões
Published: November 2020

dos especialistas em políticas públicas e gestão governamental (EPPGG) e a evasão destes profissionais, a partir da percepção dos próprios EPPGG e dos gestores da carreira. O tipo de pesquisa apresenta caráter exploratório e descritivo, já o meio constitui-se um estudo de caso. Para tal foi realizada uma pesquisa quantitativa e qualitativa, por meio da aplicação de um questionário e de entrevistas semi-estruturadas à amostra representativa dos EPPGG e dos gestores da carreira. Concluiu-se que da totalidade de políticas e práticas listadas, apenas 21,7% estão contribuindo para a retenção dos EPPGG, por outro lado, 26,1% das políticas e práticas elencadas estão contribuindo para a evasão destes profissionais.
A Reação ao Assédio Moral no ambiente do trabalho
Authors: Rodrigues Míriam , Aaltonen Alex
Published: November 2020

Este estudo se propõe a agrupar características de profissionais que reagem aoassédio moral no ambiente de trabalho. Os estudos sobre este tema, ainda recentes,e também sua importância, sinalizam a necessidade de maior aprofundamento nacompreensão deste fenômeno tão nocivo para profissionais e organizações. O uso daanálise de agrupamentos ou clusters propiciou novas possibilidades de entendimentodo fenômeno. Foram analisadas respostas oferecidas por 175 profissionais deempresas de diferentes ramos e portes a um formulário com questões abertas. Osresultados indicaram que a reação ao assédio, na amostra em questão, ocorre entrea liderança média quando sofre assédio da liderança mais alta.
A questão das gerações no campo da gestão de pessoas: tema emergente?
Authors: Cordeiro Helena Talita Dante , Freitag Bárbara Beatriz , Fischer André Luiz , Albuquerque Lindolfo Galvão de
Published: November 2020

O objetivo neste estudo é analisar a produção acadêmica sobre Gerações no campo da Gestão de Pessoas, a partir do levantamento bibliográfico de artigos publicados em fontes selecionadas de acordo com a classificação WebQualis e do índice Journal Citation Reports (JCR). Foram selecionados 64 artigos publicados entre janeiro de 2001 e outubro de 2011. Os artigos internacionais se destacam pela profundidade teórica e uso de conceitos sociológicos e psicológicos. No Brasil, a publicação foi encontrada, exclusivamente, em anais de congresso. O crescimento do número de publicações nos últimos anos permite constatar a emergência do tema.
Qualidade de vida no trabalho para pessoas com deficiências: estudo de caso numa montadora de automóveis.
Authors: Gaspar Marcos Antonio , Kubo Edson Keyso de Miranda , Leandro Daiane De Paula , Santos Keilla Da Silva , Nagai Luciane Hiromi
Published: November 2020

A implantação da lei 8.213 (BRASIL, 1991) contribuiu significativamente para o aumento da participação de Pessoas com Deficiência (PCD) nas empresas e inseriu a questão da diversidade nos programas de qualidade de vida no trabalho (QVT). Porém, pouco se sabe sobre a efetividade dos programas de QVT. Este artigo se baseou em um estudo empírico em uma empresa multinacional automobilística situada na Região do ABC, com 720 PCDs. Os resultados da pesquisa mostram indícios de que a QVT é viável nas organizações e pode proporcionar a satisfação em PCDs sob o atual contexto da diversidade no ambiente de trabalho.
ÂNCORAS DE CARREIRA E GERAÇÃO Y: UM ESTUDO COM CONSULTORES DE EMPRESAS JUNIORES
Authors: Medeiros Cintia Rodrigues de O , Medeiros Lorena , Valadão Júnior Valdir Machado
Published: November 2020

Este artigo apresenta os resultados de uma pesquisa sobre a orientação de carreira de jovens profissionais da Geração Y. Com base nos estudos propostos por Schein (1996), que culminou em um inventário denominado de “âncoras de carreira”, o objetivo desta pesquisa é identificar a orientação de carreira da Geração Y, especificamente, de consultores de empresas juniores de Minas Gerais, à luz do modelo desse autor. Como procedimento metodológico, utilizou-se o instrumento elaborado por Schein (1996) para identificar as âncoras de carreira, na forma de uma survey eletrônica. Os resultados desta pesquisa evidenciam que as preferências dos participantes corroboram as características gerais típicas da personalidade coletiva dessa geração.
ESTUDO SOBRE O DESLIGAMENTO DE EXECUTIVOS NAS ORGANIZAÇÕES
Authors: Aznar Sueli , Plothow Célia
Published: November 2020

A despeito do alto investimento das organizações para contratar, engajar e reter Executivos, sua demissão têm sido cada vez mais frequente.O estudo explorou os motivos das demissões e a forma como é feita a comunicação do desligamento. A análise dos dados permitiu reflexões como: a importância de processos de comunicação transparentes antes e durante o evento da demissão; a oportunidade e o desafio que a questão das demissões representa para a área de Recursos Humanos.
Estrategia metodológica para mejorar la autopercepción de los estudiantes en la Facultad de Psicología de una Universidad Privada de Lima
Authors:   , Huertas Mantilla Leonardo Percy
Published: November 2020

La investigación consistió en diseñar una estrategia metodológica para mejorar la autopercepción de los estudiantes de octavo semestre de psicología en una universidad privada de Lima.
Elaboración del plan estratégico para la Institución Educativa Santiago Apostol de Cusco para el período 2018 – 2023
Authors:   , Rodriguez Villagarcia Katia
Published: November 2020

El presente trabajo de investigación desarrolla el Plan Estratégico de la institución educativa particular Santiago Apóstol del distrito de Santiago de la ciudad del Cusco en un horizonte de tiempo de cinco años.
Efecto de la cúrcuma y té verde sobre el riesgo cardiometabólico. Revisión sistemática
Authors:   , Bohórquez Medina Sofía Lorena
Published: November 2020

La presente revisión se analizó los efectos del consumo de té verde y cúrcuma en indicadores de riesgo cardiometabólico. Asimismo, se explica los compuestos activos presentes en posibles mecanismos de acción basados tanto en el consumo del alimento o suplemento derivado del mismo, en poblaciones adultas con indicadores de alteraciones en el metabolismo relacionados a la obesidad.
A Comprehensive Evolutionary Theory Deduced from Thermodynamics
Authors: Chen Ji-Ming
Published: November 2020

Studies on evolution have made significant progress in multiple disciplines, but evolutionary theories remain scattered and controversial. Here we deduce that, thermodynamically, many carbon-based entities (CBEs) on the Earth tend to absorb energy from widespread relatively temperate heat streams on the Earth flowing from the solar, geothermal, and other energy sources, to form higher-hierarchy CBEs (HHCBEs). This has been the driving force of evolution leading to accumulation and regeneration of HHCBEs for billions of years. We further deduce three progressive mechanisms of evolution from the driving force. We hence establish the CBE evolutionary theory (CBEET) which suggests that evolution driven hierarchy-wise by thermodynamics favors fitness and diversity. The CBEET provides novel explanations for origin of life (abiogenesis), macroevolution, natural selection, sympatric speciation, and animal group evolution in a comprehensive and comprehensible way. It elucidates that altruism, collaboration, and obeying rules with increasing freedom are important throughout the CBE evolution. It refutes thoroughly the notion that negative entropy leads to order in biology which is distinct from order in thermodynamics. It integrates with research advances in multiple disciplines and links up laws of physics, evolution in biology, and harmonious development of human society.
Incretin Hormones and Type 2 Diabetes – Mechanistic Insights and Therapeutic Approaches
Authors: Boer Geke Aline , Holst Jens Juul
Published: November 2020

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) are secreted from the gut upon nutrient stimulation and regulate postprandial metabolism. These hormones are known as classical incretin hormones and are responsible for a major part of postprandial insulin release. The incretin effect is severely reduced in patients with type 2 diabetes, but it was discovered that administration of GLP-1 agonists was capable of normalizing glucose control in these patients. Over the last decades, much research has been focused on the development of incretin-based therapies for type 2 diabetes. These therapies include incretin receptor agonists and inhibitors of the incretin-degrading enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase-4. Especially the development of diverse GLP-1 receptor agonists has shown immense success, whereas studies of GIP monotherapy in patients with type 2 diabetes have consistently been disappointing. Interestingly, both GIP-GLP-1 co-agonists and GIP receptor antagonists administered in combination with GLP-1R agonists appear to be efficient with respect to both weight loss and control of diabetes, although the molecular mechanisms behind these effects remain unknown. This review describes our current knowledge of the two incretin hormones and the development of incretin-based therapies for treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Fitting Together the Evolutionary Puzzle pieces of the Immunoglobulin T Gene from Antarctic Fishes
Authors: Ametrano Alessia , Gerdol Marco , Vitale Maria , Greco Samuele , Oreste Umberto , Coscia Maria Roria
Published: November 2020

Cryonotothenioidea is the main group of fishes that thrive in the extremely cold Antarctic environment, thanks to the acquisition of peculiar morphological, physiological and molecular adaptations. We have previously disclosed that IgM, the main immunoglobulin isotype in teleosts, display typical cold-adapted features. Recently, we have analyzed the gene encoding the heavy chain constant region (CH) of the IgT isotype from the Antarctic teleost Trematomus bernacchii (family Nototheniidae), characterized by the near-complete deletion of the CH2 domain. Here, we aimed to track the loss of the CH2 domain along notothenioid phylogeny and to identify its ancestral origins. To this end, we obtained the IgT gene sequences from several species belonging to the Antarctic families Nototheniidae, Bathydraconidae and Artedidraconidae. All species display a CH2 remnant of variable size, encoded by a short Cτ2 exon, which retains functional splicing sites and therefore is included in the mature transcript. We also considered representative species from the three non-Antarctic families: Eleginopsioidea (Eleginops maclovinus), Pseudaphritioidea (Pseudaphritis urvillii) and Bovichtidae (Bovichtus diacanthus and Cottoperca gobio). Even though only E. maclovinus, the sister taxa of Cryonotothenioidea, shared the partial loss of Cτ2, the other non-Antarctic notothenioid species displayed early molecular signatures of this event. These results shed light on the evolutionary path that underlies the origins of this remarkable gene structural modification.
Does Sex Dimorphism Exist in Dysfunctional Movement Patterns During the Sensitive Period of Adolescence?
Authors: Karuc Josip , Jelčić Mario , Sorić Maroje , Mišigoj-Duraković Marjeta , Markovic Goran
Published: November 2020

This study aimed to investigate sex differences in the functional movement in the adolescent period. Seven hundred and thirty adolescents (365 boys) aged 16–17 years participated in the study. The participants performed standardized Functional Movement Screen™ (FMS™) protocol and a t-test was used to examine sex differences in the total functional movement screen score while the chi-square test was used to determine sex differences in the proportion of dysfunctional movement and movement asymmetries within the individual FMS tests. Girls demonstrated a higher total FMS™ score compared to boys (12.7 ± 2.3 and 12.2 ± 2.4, respectively; F=8.26, p=0.0054). Also, sex differences were present in several individual functional movement patterns where boys demonstrated a higher prevalence of dysfunctional movement compared to girls in patterns that challenge mobility and flexibility of the body, while girls underperformed in tests that have higher demands for upper-body strength and abdominal stabilization. Findings of this study suggest that sex dimorphism exists in functional movement patterns in the period of mid-adolescence. The results of this research need to be considered while using FMS™ as a screening tool as well as the reference standard for exercise intervention among the secondary school-aged population.
Colour Fixation Strategies on Sustainable Polybutylene Succinate Using Biobased Itaconic Acid
Authors: García-Quiles Lidia , Vidal Julio , Puglia Debora , Dominici Franco , Fernández Ángel , Castell Pere
Published: November 2020

BioPBS is gaining attention in the biodegradable polymer market due to their promising properties such as high biodegradability and processing versatility representing a potential sustainable replacement for fossil oil-based commodities. However, there is still a need to enhance its properties for certain applications, being aesthetical and mechanical properties a challenge. The aim of the present work is to improve these properties by adding selected additives that will confer bioPBS with comparable properties to that of current counterparts such as polypropylene (PP) for specific applications in the automotive and household appliances sectors. A total of thirteen materials have been studied and compared, being twelve biocomposites containing combinations of three different additives: a commercial red colourant, itaconic acid (IA) to enhance colour fixation and zirconia (ZrO2) nanoparticles to maintain at least native PBS mechanical properties. Results show that the combination of IA and the colouring agent tends to slightly yellowish the blend due to the absorbance spectra of IA and also to modify the gloss due to the formation of IA nanocrystals that affects light scattering. In addition, for low amounts of IA (4wt.%), young modulus seems to be kept while elongation at break is even raised. Unexpectedly, a strong aging affect was found after 4 weeks. IA increases the hydrophilic behaviour of the samples and thus seems to accelerate the hydrolisation of the matrix, which is accompanied by an accused disaggregation of phases and an overall softening and rigidization effect. The addition of low amounts of ZrO2 (2wt.%) seems to provide the desired effect for hardening the surface while almost not affecting the other properties; however, higher amounts tends to form aggregates saturating the compounds. As a conclusion, IA might be a good candidate for colour fixing in biobased polymers.
Huanglian Decoction Suppresses the Growth of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells by Reducing CCNB1 Expression
Authors: Li Min , Shang Hua , Wang Tao , Yang Shuiqing , li lei
Published: November 2020

Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most prevalent cancers in human populations worldwide. Conversely, Huanglian Decoction is one of the most important Chinese medicine formulas, with the potential to treat cancer. Methods: To identify differentially expressed genes (DEG), we herein downloaded gene expression profile data from the TCGA (TCGA-LIHC) and GEO (GSE45436) databases. We obtained phytochemicals of the four constituent herbs of Huanglian Decoction from the traditional Chinese medicine systems pharmacology database and analysis platform (TCMSP). We also established a regulatory network of DEG and their drug target genes and subsequently analyzed key genes using bioinformatic approaches. Furthermore, we explored the effect of Huanglian Decoction by conducting in vitro experiments so as to verify the prediction. In particular, the CCNB1 gene was knockdown to verify the primary target of this Decoction. Results: Based on the results of network pharmacological analysis, we revealed that there are 5 bioactive compounds in Huanglian Decoction acting on HCC. In addition, our findings confirmed that CCNB1 was the primary key gene, which can be highly expressed in tumors and was significantly associated with a worse prognosis (P = 0.002) according to PPI network analysis of the target genes of these five compounds, as well as expression and prognosis analyses in tumors. We also noted that CCNB1 can be used as an independent prognostic indicator of HCC (P < 0.01). Moreover, in vitro experimental results demonstrate that Huanglian Decoction can significantly inhibit the growth, migration, and invasion of HCC cells. Finally, further analysis showed that this Decoction may inhibit the growth of HCC cells by down-regulating the expression level of CCNB1.
Tissue Engineering in Musculoskeletal Tissue: Review of Literature
Authors: Bove Mary , Carlucci Annalisa , Natale Giovanni , Freda Chiara , Noro Antonio , Ferrara Vincenzo , Opromolla Giorgia , Martone Mario , Cascone Roberto , Messina Gaetana , Izzo Anna , Vicidomini Giovanni , Santini Mario , Fiorelli Alfonso
Published: November 2020

Tissue engineering, also called “regenerative medicine”, refers to attempt to create functional human tissue from cells in laboratory. This is a field that uses living cells, biocompatible materials, suitable biochemical and physical factors and their combinations, to create tissue-like structures.. To date, no tissue engineered skeletal muscle implants have been developed for clinical use, but it may represent a valid alternative to treat volumetric muscle loss in the near future. Herein, we reviewed the literature and showed different techniques to produce synthetic tissues with the same architectural, structural and functional properties of native tissues.
Enhanced Photovoltaic Properties of Perovskite Solar Cells by Employing Bathocuproine/Hydrophobic Polymer Films as Hole-Blocking/Electron-Transporting Interfacial Layers
Authors: Liu Guan-Zhi , Du Chi-Shiuan , Wu Jeng-Yue , Liu Bo-Tau , Wu Tzong-Ming , Huang Chih-Feng , Lee Rong-Ho
Published: November 2020

In this study, we improved the photovoltaic (PV) properties and storage stabilities of inverted perovskite solar cells (PVSCs) based on methylammonium lead iodide (MAPbI3) by employing bathocuproine (BCP)/poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) and BCP/polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) as hole-blocking and electron-transporting interfacial layers. The architecture of the PVSCs was indium tin oxide/poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):polystyrenesulfonate/MAPbI3/[6,6]-phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester/BCP:PMMA or BCP:PVP/Ag. The presence of PMMA and PVP affected the morphological stability of the BCP and MAPbI3 layers. The storage-stability of the BCP/PMMA-based PVSCs was enhanced significantly relative to that of the corresponding unmodified BCP-based PVSC. Moreover, the PV performance of the BCP/PVP-based PVSCs was enhanced when compared with that of the unmodified BCP-based PVSC. Thus, incorporating hydrophobic polymers into BCP-based hole-blocking/electron-transporting interfacial layers can improve the PV performance and storage stability of PVSCs.
Nature-Based Management of Urban Floods to Decline Risks with Case Studies
Authors: Shahraki Abdol Aziz
Published: November 2020

This paper discusses devastating urban floods in the year 2019 that caused human and socioeconomic losses in many countries, including Iran. The main question addressed by this paper is the choice between two flood management models, namely, the optimal and nature-based flood management or the existing hazardous situation that damage the ecosystem and natural resources. The analysis of this paper will find the main responsible factors in the mentioned floods in Iran. For this reason, it examines the impacts of the existing flood management that neglects the ecosystems, environmental components, and nature. The method of this research includes theoretical studies, case studies with the help of structured interviews, and observations. A benchmarking technique compares the two alternatives. The comparisons use seven indicators abstracted from successful global experiences and local knowledge. Finally, this research presents a model for optimal flood management that is applicable everywhere in the world.
Penerapan Model Regresi Bertatar dalam Penentuan Hasil Tanaman Sorgum
Authors: Suwardi Suwardi , Andayani Nining Nurini , Tabri Fahdiana , Aqil Muhammad
Published: November 2020

Sorghum is one of the prospective food crops to be developed in Indonesia. High yielding sorghum variety development is carried out through a series of breeding processes, including agronomic character selection among sorghum plants. The research's objective was to examine the stepwise regression model in selecting agronomic parameters that affect the yield of sorghum grain yield. Evaluation and modeling of the relationship between agronomic parameters and sorghum yield was carried out with two varieties of sorghum, namely Super 1 and Super 2, by using an experimental engineering approach. The estimation model based on information on the phenotypic character of sorghum was implemented using stepwise regression analysis. The results indicated that agronomic parameters affect the yield of sorghum was estimated in three stages, and the final yield equation is Y = -3.413 + 0.033 x2 + 0.561 x3 + 0.006 x5. The variables included in the model are x3 (panicle width), x5 (plant height at harvest), and x2 (panicle length). Correlation and determination coefficient values up to this stage were 0.82 and 0.68, respectively. This indicates that sorghum production can be optimized by the three significant variables: viz, panicle width, plant height at harvest, and panicle length. These results can then be used as a basis for selecting varieties to obtain high yield potential varieties.
Sustainable Community Development for Disaster Resilience and Human Resources Development for Disaster Risk Reduction – Growth and Community Contribution of the Katahira Children’s Board for Community Development –
Authors: Sato Takeshi , Sakurai Aiko , Sadaike Yuki , Yanagiya Risa , Konno Hitoshi ,   International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS), Tohoku University 468-1 Aramaki Aza Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8572, Japan,   Katahira Community Development Association, Miyagi, Japan
Published: November 2020

This paper describes the Fourth Disaster Prevention Treasure Hunt, which took place at the Second World Bosai Forum in November 2019, as an event related to the Sendai Disaster Prevention Future Forum. In particular, we focus on the growth and community contribution of the Katahira Children’s Board for Community Development, among other efforts in human resources development for disaster management undertaken by the Katahira Community Development Association. In tandem with Children’s Board, the “Disaster Risk Reduction × Treasure Hunting Game” serves as a model for sustainable activities for disaster risk reduction. We believe that this model can contribute to the global promotion of community-based, self-directed, and sustainable activities for disaster risk reduction.
Study of Reflections on University Fieldwork Courses: The Characteristics of Learning Content of Students Who Visited Disaster-Affected Areas
Authors: Takahashi Yu ,   Miyagi University 1-1 Gakuen, Taiwa-cho, Kurokawagun, Miyagi 981-3298, Japan, Nakazawa Shun , Sasaki Hideyuki
Published: November 2020

While learning opportunities dealing with communities have been increasing in Japan in recent years, learning itself has not been subjected to significant analysis. In this study, we converted into text data the reflection sheets of a total of 1,305 students who were enrolled in the community fieldwork course required for all first-year students at Miyagi University, a public university, from 2017 to 2019, and used quantitative text analysis to analyze the data. The results suggested that the students acquired knowledge that could not be obtained from pre-learning by visiting the communities, encountering locals, and interviewing local company personnel. In particular, those who visited tsunami-affected municipalities along the coast came into contact with the realities of tsunami damage and manifested discoveries with regard to the community’s activities before and after the disaster, such as the residents’ daily lives and industries.
Implementation of Post Disaster Needs Assessment in Indonesia: Literature Review
Authors: Jibiki Yasuhito , Pelupessy Dicky , Sasaki Daisuke , Iuchi Kanako ,   Next Generation Volcano Researcher Development Program, Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University 6-3 Aramaki Aza-Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8578, Japan,   Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia,   International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS), Tohoku University, Miyagi, Japan
Published: November 2020

This paper shares key findings from past studies on Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) in Indonesia, to be used as inputs for future research. We used Google Scholar to identify the relevant articles for analysis. From the 297 results obtained, we selected 25 materials, which are reviewed in detail. We classified the findings in the selected literature into 4 topics. (1) Cases of PDNA implementation in Indonesia: many studies deal with the Indian Ocean Tsunami and the Central Java Earthquake. (2) Policy aspects: the previous literature demonstrated PDNA policies and regulations, on which not only the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) but also others (e.g., Ministry of Home Affairs) have primary jurisdiction. (3) Coordination of implementation: coordination by the local disaster management agencies (BPBD) when facing challenges. (4) Methodological issues: the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) methodology does not perfectly fit in practice. One of the most significant implications drawn from the review is that more research is needed to examine policy aspects. The existing studies tend to focus mainly on BNPB, and such BNPB-centric perspectives prevented a comprehensive identification of the relevant actors, leading to a narrow range of analysis on PDNA. Our review suggests that changing viewpoints, being mindful of the BNPB function, is beneficial for further understanding PDNA implementation in Indonesia.