bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Bauran Pemasaran dalam Bisnis Konveksi Clothing Karikatur Bali Terhadap Kepuasan dan Loyalitas Konsumen Pada PT. Eka Jaya Makmur Bali
Authors: Oki Pranajaya Gde Made , Suroso Imam , Irawan Bambang
Published: July 2019

This study aims to knowing the influence of marketing mix in Bali convection business on cunsomer satisfaction and loyalty in PT. Eka Jaya Makmur Bali. This study is explanatory research. Population is all tourism who visited and bought clothing product in outlet Eka Jaya Makmur Bali who didn't come from travel agent. The sampling method for this study was doing with accidental sampling technique and it got 126 respondents. Data analysis method is Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The results of research are marketing mix which included product, price, place, and promotion have affected significantly towards customer's satisfaction. It indicated that selling product same as customer's needs and wants, the giving price is reached by consumers, location of buying product is strategic, and promotion same as consumer's hope. Marketing mix which included product, price, place, and promotion have not affected significantly towards customer's loyalty. It indicated that the selling product, the giving price, strategic location, and completed promotion could not change consumer to become loyalty at PT. Eka Jaya Makmur Bali. Customer's satisfaction have affected significantly towards customer's loyalty. It indicated that loyal customer is always feels satisfy with anything they received.Keywords: Customer's Satisfaction, Customer's Loyalty, Marketing mix, SEM.
Analisis Perbedaan Kebijakan Pendanaan dan Dividen antara Perusahaan Tumbuh dan Tidak Tumbuh dengan Pendekatan IOS (Studi pada Perusahaan Properti dan Real Estate yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2012-2015)
Authors: Mu'mila Zazilatul , Gumanti Tatang Ary , Puspitasari Novi
Published: July 2019

This study aims to analyze differences in funding policy as measured by debt equity ratio, and debt to market value equity then funding policy as measured by dividend payout ratio and dividend yield. The growth companies and non growth companies. The population in this research is property and real estate companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Excange years 2012-2015, sampling technique is purposive sampling so that obtained 123 data that meet the completeness of research data. The analytical method used comfirmatory factor analysis and different test analysis. Hypothesis test was done by independent sample t test and U-Mann Whitney test. The results show that debt equity ratio and dividend payout ratio there is no significant difference between growth companies and non growth companies. While debt to market value equity and dividend yield. There is a significant difference between growth companies and non growth companies. Keywords: Proxy IOS, DER, D/MVE, DPR and DY.
Aglomerasi Industri Pengolahan Di Wilayah Kabupaten Jember Tahun 2011-2015
Authors: Wulandari Yuli , Lestari Endah Kurnia , Subagiarta I Wayan
Published: July 2019

The concentration of economic activity in the world, has become an interesting phenomenon to be analyzed. The existence of a product program in a region will lead to cultural growth in a sustainable state on two kinds of economic externalities namely, localization economy and urbanization economy commonly called economic agglomeration. The agglomeration economy arises because an industry will choose the place where it will guarantee the production process for a long time. The purpose of this study is to identify the magnitude of agglomeration strength in the sub-sector of the food, beverage and tobacco industries in Jember district. The population of this research is the sub-district in Jember Regency. The method of acculating data used are doumentation comes from BPS and Disperindag Jember District. The analysis used is Ellison Glaeser index. Based on the results of the analysis, it is known that all four sub-districts (Wuluhan, Ambulu, Rambipuji and Kalisat) have moderate concentration levels, where concentrated areas occur because of the agglomeration power (agglomeration effect) in each region due to the influence of externalities in the form of natural advantages and knowledge spillover. Keywords: Agglomeration, Eksternality, Cluster, Specialization.
Dampak Harga Minyak Dunia Terhadap Jumlah Uang Beredar di Indonesia Tahun 2005.Q1-2016.Q4
Authors: Wardani Mita Pradnya , W. Regina Niken , Lutfi Agus
Published: July 2019

Policies taken by the government and the central bank greatly determine the size of the money supply. World oil prices play a role in increasing the money supply through inflation. The purpose of this study is to find out the most effective policy in controlling the money supply by the public, using the Vector Autoregressive (VAR) model to estimate the variables in the study. The estimation of the impulse response function and also the variance decomposition which describes how and how much influence the shock from the amount of money supply. The VAR estimation shows that the money supply is most significantly influenced by the money supply itself, economic growth, deposit rates and exchange rates while inflation does not have a significant effect on the money supply. Impulse response analysis shows that the money supply gets the fastest and most powerful response to inflation. Whereas in the description of variance decomposition, the variation explained by the large money supply affects the change in the money supply itself and the second rank is economic growth. Keywords: Oil Prices, Inflation, Gross Domestic Product, Interest Rate, Exchange Rate.
Analisis Perbandingan Model Prediksi Kebangkrutan Altman Z-Score dan Zmijewski di BEI Periode 2011 - 2015
Authors: Damayanti Nindya Ayu , Nurhayati N. , Prasetyaningtyas Susanti
Published: July 2019

This study aimed to compare the use of bankruptcy prediction model Altman Z-Score and Zmijewski on delisting companies on the Stock Exchange the period 2011 - 2015. The study population is a company delisting from the Stock Exchange in the period 2011-2015. The sample consists of 7 companies using method. purposive sampling Secondary data used in the form of financial statements of companies that issued from stock for bankruptcy in the period 2011-2015. The data analysis in this research is to perform the calculation of financial ratios in each sample, according to the variables of bankruptcy prediction model were compared to the model of Altman Z-Score and Zmijewski. Furthermore, the company classifies conditions appropriate point cut-off of each model and did calculations the accuracy of each model. Keywords: Altman Z-Score, Delisting, Bankruptcy, Zmijewski.
Riesgos dietéticos y alimentos ultraprocesados
Authors: Valdez Luis Manuel
Published: July 2019

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Búsquedas relacionadas a actividad sexual en español: una aproximación usando Google Trends
Authors: Zavaleta-Lopez Elizabeth , Zafra-Tanaka Jessica Hanae , Taype-Rondan Alvaro
Published: July 2019

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Estimation of Object Motion State Based on Adaptive Decorrelation Kalman Filtering
Authors: Wang Xinmei , Wang Leimin , Wei Longsheng , Liu Feng ,   School of Automation, China University of Geosciences No.388 Lumo Road, Hongshan District, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China,   Hubei Key Laboratory of Advanced Control and Intelligent Automation for Complex Systems No.388 Lumo Road, Hongshan District, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
Published: July 2019

To estimate the motion state of object feature point in image space, an adaptive decorrelation Kalman filtering model is proposed in this paper. The model is based on the Kalman filtering method. A first-order Markov sequence model is used to describe the colored measurement noise. To eliminate the colored noise, the measurement equation is reconstructed and then a cross-correlation between the process noise and the newly measurement noise is established. To eliminate the noise cross-correlation, a reconstructed process equation is proposed. According to the new process and measurement equations, and the noise mathematical characteristics of the standard Kalman filtering method, the parameters involved in the new process equation can be acquired. Then the noise cross-correlation can be successfully eliminated, and a decorrelation Kalman filtering model can be obtained. At the same time, for obtaining a more accurate measurement noise variance, an adaptive recursive algorithm is proposed to update the measurement noise variance based on the correlation method. It overcomes the limitations of traditional correlation methods used for noise variance estimation, thus, a relatively accurate Kalman filtering model can be obtained. The simulation shows that the proposed method improves the estimation accuracy of the motion state of object feature point.
Which Patients With a Unilateral Hearing Aid for Symmetric Sensorineural Hearing Loss Have Auditory Deprivation?
Authors: Lee Hyun Jin , Lee Jeon Mi , Na Gina , Moon Young Min , Lee Chan , Jung Jinsei
Published: July 2019

Objectives. The aim of study is to find conditions that aggravate auditory deprivation in patients with symmetric hearing loss after unilateral digital, non-linear hearing aid (HA).Methods. In the retrospective case-comparison study, we assessed 47 patients with symmetric sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), wearing unilateral conventional HAs. Audiological outcomes were assessed >1 year after HA fitting (mean duration, 31.0 months). Pure-tone audiometry in HA-aided and HA-unaided conditions was performed over time. Word recognition score (WRS) was evaluated at the most comfortable listening level.Results. The initial pure tone average of four frequency thresholds at 500, 1,000, 2,000, and 4,000 Hz (PTA4) did not show a difference of >5 dB HL between HA-aided and HA-unaided ears. WRS progressively decreased for both HA-aided and HA-unaided ears although the extent of decrease was significantly greater for HA-unaided (7.6%) than for HA-aided ears (5.1%, P<0.05). Notably, auditory deprivation in HA-unaided ears was significantly greater in patients with an initial PTA4 ≥53 dB HL (P<0.001).Conclusion. Bilateral HAs are strongly recommended, particularly for patients with moderate to severe SNHL to prevent auditory deprivation in the contralateral ear.
From Library Work to Library Science: Forming Canadian Librarianship, 1920-1960
Authors: Bruce Lorne D.
Published: July 2019

This paper explores the discourse presented about a distinctive chapter in Canadian librarianship when it emerged as a modern professional career between 1920 and 1960. During the four decades following the World War I (WWI), librarians sought to develop an intermediary role between different clienteles and the world of print. At the same time, library science evolved as a university-based discipline grounded in the knowledge and techniques of collecting, organizing, and managing printed records for public consumption. Three prominent issues are examined: the question of acceptable library education and training, the primacy of a service ethic, and issues surrounding the profession’s female-intensity during first-wave feminism. Before the 1960s, a two-term bachelor’s degree in library science was the standard requirement to gain entry into the profession. There was an identifiable blend of public-spirited service and print oriented stewardship to librarianship serving diverse clienteles in municipalities, universities and colleges, schools, businesses, and governments. As well, librarianship was a female-intensive career that strove to attain better public recognition. While there were many influences on the development of librarianship, the regional considerations, the everpresent English-French cultural divide, and the American precedents were very important. All these interconnected elements changed after 1960 as the core knowledge of librarians began to transition to library and information science, as they adopted new values, as the importance of print resources lessened, and as second-wave feminism came into being.
Use of Far-Field Diverters To Mitigate Parent- and Infill-Well-Fracture Interactions in Shale Formations
Authors: Zhang Junjing , Cramer David D. , McEwen Jamie , White Matt , Bjornen Kevin
Published: July 2019

Hydraulic-fracturing treatments in shale infill wells are often impacted by existing parent-well depletion and asymmetrical fracture growth. These phenomena can result in excessive load-water production, deposition of proppant and deformation of casing in the parent well, and unbalanced stimulation of infill wells. This study determines the effectiveness of particulate materials (i.e., far-field diverting agents) for mitigating the above negative outcomes by bridging near the extremities of dominant fracture wings.

Fracture propagation was modeled to characterize the width profile at fracture extremities in a depleted-stress environment. A slotted-disk device was used to evaluate and optimize particulate blends for bridging slots representative of width near the fracture tip. Rheological tests replicating the downhole environment were used to formulate a system for transporting the diverting materials. Statistical analysis of 511 fracture hits at 30 parent wells was performed on key treatment indicators by the category of diverter type and post-hit parent-well condition. Production trends of the influenced wells were compared to area-specific type curves and offset wells without diverter trials.

On the basis of the simulation and testing results, two types of high-graded far-field diverter systems were field-tested in a shale play: dissolvable, extremely fine particulate mixed with a 100-mesh sand, and mixtures of a nominal 325-mesh silica flour and a 100-mesh sand. Proppant dust collected at the fracturing site was also evaluated for replacing commercial silica flour. High-graded blends of the above diverting systems demonstrated superior fracture-hit and productivity metrics as compared to the base case of not applying far-field diverters. The silica flour and 100-mesh-sand mixture performed on a par with the significantly more expensive blend of dissolvable fine particulate and 100-mesh sand. Borate-crosslinked-guar gel was an effective carrying fluid for transporting diverting materials to the fracture extremities.

Statistical analysis of fracture-hit events shows that the application of far-field diverters did not reduce the magnitude of pressure buildups during fracture hits; however, it significantly increases the post-hit pressure-falloff rate at the parent wells. On the basis of the area-specific type curves, pumping far-field diverters increased the P50 estimated ultimate recovery (EUR) by approximately 6% compared with the base cases of not applying diverters. For all the wells impacted by far-field diverters, the infill wells saw larger benefits with an increment of P50 EUR by approximately 7% compared with the parent wells.
The effect of Soft Tissue Manipulation and Rest on Knee Extensor Muscles Fatigue: Do torque Parameters and Induced Perception Following Muscle Fatigue Have Enough Reliability?
Authors: Ghasemi Cobra , Amiri Ali , Sarrafzadeh Javad , Jafari Hasan , Dadgoo Mehdi
Published: July 2019

Background

The aim of the study is comparison of the effects of soft tissue manipulation and rest on the knee extensor muscle fatigue after maximal isokinetic contractions.

Methods

Fifteen healthy females aged 20-30 years selected for research. This study implemented a semi-experimental test-retest measurement method. Each of the volunteers was evaluated three sessions. The first session was to familiarize the volunteers with the test and isokinetics. For the main test, each of the volunteers was evaluated twice with a one-week interval between evaluations. In each session, after warm-up, perceived fatigue using a visual analog scale (VAS), average of peak torque (APT), and average power (AP) for maximal concentric isokinetic output of the quadriceps was measured at a velocity of 60 degrees per second. Then¸ in order to apply the fatigue protocol, the subjects were asked to perform successive maximal quadriceps contractions until three consecutive quadriceps torque outputs reached below 50 percent maximal torque output. Afterwards, for remeasurement, the average of peak torque and average power were calculated. The extent of perceived fatigue was evaluated as before. Subjects then either rested or received soft tissue manipulation on the knee extensors for a 15-minute duration. After intervention (soft tissue manipulation or rest) parameters were evaluated for third time.

Results

The stability of average peak torque¸ average power, and visual analog scale before performing fatigue protocol was 85%, 83%, and 31.9%, respectively. The stability after fatigue was 43%, 50%, and 93%, respectively. After maximal fatigue and a decrease in torque output to below 50 percent maximal torque, 15 minutes of soft tissue manipulation could change the APT after fatigue from a mean of 58.3 (nm) to 91.5 (nm), the AP from 39.4 to 63.6 (nm/s), and the VAS from 90.0 to 12 (mm). But 15 minutes of rest could change the APT from 52.5 to 68.1 (nm), the AP from 37.6 to 48 (nm/s) and the VAS from 90.0 to 27.3 (mm).

Conclusion

The study showed that soft tissue manipulation was more effective than rest as a strategy to return muscles to a normal state and caused more relief in perceived fatigue.
The dietary antioxidant quercetin reduces hallmarks of bleomycin-induced lung fibrogenesis in mice
Authors: Boots Agnes Wilhelmina , Veith Carmen , Albrecht Catrin , Bartholome Roger , Drittij Marie Jose , Claessen Sandra , Bast Aalt , Rosenbruch Martin , Jonkers Leonie , Schooten Frederik-Jan van , Schins Roel
Published: July 2019

Background

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, lethal disease of unknown etiology. Current treatment comprises two FDA-approved drugs that can slow down yet not stop or reverse the disease. As IPF pathology is associated with an altered redox balance, adding a redox modulating component to current therapy might exert beneficial effects. Quercetin is a dietary antioxidant with strong redox modulating capacities suggested to exert part of its antioxidative effects via activation of the redox-sensitive transcription factor Nrf2. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate if quercetin can exert anti-fibrotic effects in a mouse model of bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrogenesis through Nrf2-dependent restoration of redox imbalance.

Methods

Homozygous Nrf2 deficient mice and their wildtype littermates were fed a control diet without or with 800 mg/kg quercetin from 7 days prior to a single 1 µg/2µl per g BW bleomycin challenge until they were sacrificed 14 days afterwards. Lung tissue and plasma were collected to determine markers of fibrosis (expression of extracellular matrix genes and histopathology), inflammation (pulmonary gene expression and plasma levels of Tumor Necrosis Factor-α (TNFα) and Keratinocyte Chemoattrachtant (KC)), and redox balance (pulmonary gene expression of antioxidants and malondialdehyde-dG (MDA)- DNA adducts).

Results

Mice fed the enriched diet had significantly enhanced plasma and pulmonary quercetin levels (11.08 ± 0.73 µM versus 7.05 ± 0.2 µM) combined with increased pulmonary expression of Nrf2 and Nrf2-responsive genes compared to mice fed the control diet. Upon bleomycin treatment, quercetin-fed mice displayed reduced expression of collagen (COL1A2) and fibronectin (FN1) and a tendency of reduced inflammatory lesions (2.8 ± 0.7 versus 1.9 ± 0.8). These beneficial effects were accompanied by reduced pulmonary gene expression of TNFα and KC, but not their plasma levels, and enhanced Nrf2-induced pulmonary antioxidant defences. In Nrf2 deficient mice, no effect of the dietary antioxidant on either histology or inflammatory lesions was observed.

Conclusion

Quercetin exerts anti-fibrogenic and anti-inflammatory effects on bleomycin-induced pulmonary damage in mice possibly through modulation of the redox balance by inducing Nrf2. However, quercetin could not rescue the bleomycin-induced pulmonary damage indicating that quercetin alone cannot ameliorate the progression of IPF.
The effectiveness of using ECG teletransmission during emergency medical team interventions
Authors: Ilczak Tomasz P , Kawecki Marek Stanisław , Mikulska Monika , Bobiński Rafał , Ćwiertnia Michał Tomasz , Waksmańska Wioletta
Published: July 2019

Background

To determine the importance of ECG teletransmission on the time required for decisions on diagnosis and treatment and the transport of patients with myocardial infarction.

Methods

This study is retrospective in character and concerns the regional activities of the Bielsko Emergency Medical Services and the possibility of sending medical data electronically from a patient’s location to the clinic of interventional cardiology (CIC). Group A (n=237) included patients in whom the Medical Response Team confirmed an ST-ACS and carried out an ECG with data teletransmission to the CIC. Group B (n=101) included patients in whom the Medical Response Team confirmed an ST-ACS and carried out an ECG without teletransmission. For both groups, the Medical Response Team recorded the time of arrival at the patient’s location and the time when the patient was handed over to the CIC.

Results

A group of 638 patients were identified in whom the chest pain was of cardiac origin. Of these patients, 338 were identified as patients with diagnosed ST-ACS. A significant dependence was demonstrated of the time t [mins] of teletransmission (p=0.00308). A significant dependence was demonstrated of the effect of distance s [kms] (p=0.00000). A significant dependence was demonstrated of the time t from the place of residence, taking into account the distance s (p=0.00929).

Conclusion

Using ECG teletransmission in pre-hospital procedures shortens the time for diagnosis and transport of patients with ST-ACS, and thus improves the results of treatment.
Nutrition education and cooking workshops for families of children with cancer: a feasibility study
Authors: Beaulieu-Gagnon Sabrina , Bélanger Véronique , Meloche Caroline , Curnier Daniel , Sultan Serge , Laverdière Caroline , Sinnett Daniel , Marcil Valérie
Published: July 2019

Background

Perturbations of food intake are common in children with cancer and are often caused by changes in the sense of taste and nausea. The VIE (Valorization, Implication, Education) project proposes family-based nutrition and cooking education workshops during the cancer treatments. Process evaluation during implementation allows to assess if the intervention was delivered as planned and to determine its barriers and facilitators. The objective was to describe the implementation process of a nutrition education and cooking workshop program for families of children during active treatment of cancer in a non-randomized non-controlled feasibility study.

Methods

Six open-to-all in-hospital workshops were offered on a weekly basis during a one-year implementation phase. Multiple data collection methods were used including field notes, survey, questionnaires and activity reports. Data were collected from the facilitator and families from the Division of Hematology-Oncology. Survey respondents were mostly mothers (n=19, 73%) and the mean time since child’s diagnosis was 7.98 (± 0.81) months. Qualitative data were codified using hybrid content analysis. The first deductive analysis was based on the Steckler & Linnan concepts. Subthemes were then identified inductively. Quantitative data were presented with descriptive statistics.

Results

Attendance was low and 71% of the planned workshops were cancelled. The principal barriers to participation referred the child’s medical condition, parental presence at the child’s bedside and challenges related to logistics and time management. The level of interest in the topics addressed was found high or very high for 92% of the participants. The themes that were perceived as the most useful by parents were related to the child’ specific medical condition.

Conclusions

Despite high interest, workshops in a face-to-face format are poorly feasible in the context of pediatric oncology. Web-based video is a promising avenue to increase accessibility of the nutritional information provided in the workshops. According to our results, the workshops are now offered online as short video capsules. We believe that this will address the barriers encountered by families, provide a better access to information and evaluate of the impact of the intervention.
Key words: nutrition workshops, culinary demonstration, process evaluation, childhood cancer, parents
Comparative transcriptomics of stem bark reveals genes associated with bast fiber development in Boehmeria nivea L. Gaud (ramie)
Authors: Xie Jiyong , Li Jiaqi , Jie Yucheng , Xie Deyu , Yang Di , Shi Huazhong , Zhong Yingli
Published: July 2019

Background: Boehmeria nivea L. Gaud (Ramie) produces one of the longest natural fibers in nature. The bark of ramie is the raw material for fiber and primarily includes the entire phloem tissue of the plant stem. Therefore, identifying the molecular regulation of phloem development is important for the understanding of bast fiber biosynthesis and improvement in fiber quality in ramie.
Results: In this study, we collected top bud (TB), bark from internode elongating region (ER) and bark from internode fully elongated region (FER) from the ramie variety Zhongzhu No. 1. Histological study indicated that these samples contain phloem tissues at different developmental and maturation stages, with a higher degree of maturation of phloem tissue in FER. RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) was performed to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) among these three samples. The de novo transcriptome was assembled and unigenes were identified. The DEGs among TB, ER and FER were analyzed, and Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) studies revealed clear differences in gene expression between ER and FER. Some unigenes for secondary cell wall biosynthesis were up-regulated in both ER and FER, and other cell wall components or cell wall modification related genes showed differential expression between ER and FER. In addition, ethylene activating pathway and gibberellins biosynthesis varied among samples in a stage dependent pattern.
Conclusions: Both morphological study and gene expression analysis supported a burst of phloem and vascular development processes during the fiber maturation in the ramie stem. Two types of phytohormons, ethylene and gibberellin, might be involved in. Our findings provide novel insights into the phloem development and fiber maturation in ramie, which could be useful for fiber improvement in ramie and other fiber crops.
Heart Failure Management Insights from Primary Care Physicians and Allied Health Care Providers in Southwestern Ontario
Authors: Silva Narlon C Boa Sorte , Pulford Roseanne W , Lee Douglas S. , Petrella Robert J
Published: July 2019

Background

It remains to be determined whether collaborative strategies to improve and sustain overall health in patients with heart failure (HF) are currently being adopted by health care professionals. We surveyed primary care physicians, nurses and allied health care professionals in Southwestern Ontario regarding how they currently manage HF patients and how they perceive limitations, barriers and challenges in achieving optimal management in these patients.

Methods

We developed an online survey based on field expertise and a review of pertinent literature in HF management. We analyzed quantitative data collected via an online questionnaire powered by Qualtrics®. The survey included 87 items, including multiple choice and free text questions. We collected participant demographic and educational background, and information relating to general clinical practice and specific to HF management. The survey was 25 minutes long and was administered in October and November of 2018

Results

We included 118 health care professionals from network lists of affiliated physicians and clinics of the department of Family Medicine at Western University; 88.1% (n=104) were physicians while 11.9% (n=14) were identified as other health care professionals. Two-thirds of our respondents were females (n=72) and nearly one-third were males (n=38). The survey included mostly family physicians (n=74) and family medicine residents (n=25). Most respondents indicated co-managing their HF patients with other health care professionals, including cardiologists and internists. The vast majority of respondents reported preferring to manage their HF patients as part of a team rather than alone. As well, the majority respondents (n=47) indicated being satisfied with the way they currently manage their HF patients; however, some indicated that practice set up and communication resources, followed by experience and education relating to HF guidelines, current drug therapy and medical management were important barriers to optimal management of HF patients.

Consultations

Most respondents indicated HF management was satisfactory, however, a minority did identify some areas for improvement (communication systems, work more collaborative as a team, education resources and access to specialists). Future research should consider these factors in developing strategies to enhance primary care involvement in co-management of HF patients, within collaborative and multidisciplinary systems of care.
Development and psychometric properties of the Mothers' Sex Education Ability Questionnaire (SEDA)
Authors: Sarikhani Maryam , Montazeri Ali , salehi leili
Published: July 2019

Background

Preschool sex education can prevent sexual abuse and promote the sexual health and well-being in children. Mothers have vital role in this regard. This study was conducted to develop and psychometrically evaluate an instrument for assessing mothers’ sexual education ability.

Methods

The study included two phases: qualitative ad quantitative. In qualitative phase, a sample of mothers who had a child aged 3-5 years old in nursery schools was interviewed in order to generate an item pool. Then preliminary questionnaire was provided. Consequently, content and face validity were assessed. Finally, a qualitative study was conducted and sample of women completed the questionnaire to explore the factor structure of the instrument. Reliability (internal consistency and stability), was also evaluated using the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and intraclass correlation coefficient.

Results

A 51-items questionnaire was developed during the qualitative phase. After content and face validity, the items were decreased to 48. Then 250 women completed the questionnaire. The results obtained from explanatory factor analysis indicated a five-factor solution (attitudes, skills, cognitive issues, situational consideration) that jointly accounted for 87.5% variance observed. The Cronbach's alpha for 5 factors ranged from 0.68 to 0.96 and the stability of the questionnaire varied from 0.80 to 0.82. During the quantitative phase overall 9 items were removed and the final instruments consisted of 46 items.

Conclusion

The findings suggest that the Mothers' Sex Education Ability Questionnaire (SEDA is a valid and reliable questionnaire. It is simple and easily scored and compromises significant concept for assessing mother’s sexual education ability.
Detecting influenza and emerging avian influenza virus by influenza and pneumonia surveillance systems in a large city in China, 2005 to 2016
Authors: Guo Xiaorong , Yang Dong , Liu Ruchun , Li Yaman , Hu Qingqing , Ma Xinrui , Li Yelan , Zhang Heng , Zhang Xixing , Zhao Benhua , Chen Tianmu
Published: July 2019

BACKGROUND: Detecting avian influenza virus has become an important public health strategy for controlling the emerging infectious disease.
METHODS: The HIS (hospital information system) modified influenza surveillance system (ISS) and a newly built pneumonia surveillance system (PSS) were used to monitor the viruses in Changsha City, China. The ISS was used to monitor outpatients in two sentinel hospitals to detect mild influenza and avian influenza cases, and PSS was used to monitor inpatients in all 49 hospitals to detect severe and death influenza cases.
RESULTS: From 2005 to 2016, 3,551,917 outpatients were monitored by the ISS system, among whom 126,076 were influenza-like illness (ILI) cases, with the ILI proportion (ILI%) of 3.55%. After the HIS was used, the reported incident cases of ILI and ILI% increased significantly. From March, 2009 to September, 2016, 5,491,560 inpatient cases were monitored by the PSS system, among which 362,743 were pneumonia cases, with a proportion of 6.61%. About 10.55% (38,260/362,743) of cases reported on pneumonia were severe or death cases. The incidence of pneumonia increased each year in the city. Of 15 avian influenza cases reported from January, 2005 to September, 2016, there were 26.7% (4/15) mild cases detected by the HIS-modified ISS system, while 60.0% (9/15) were severe or death cases detected by the PSS system. Two H5N1 severe cases were missed by the ISS system in January, 2009 when the PSS system was not available.
CONCLUSIONS: The HIS was able to improve the efficiency of the ISS for monitoring ILI and emerging avian influenza virus. However, the efficiency of the system needs to be verified in a wider area for a longer time span in China.
Prevalence and clinical impact of Streptococcus pneumoniae nasopharyngeal carriage in solid organ transplant recipients
Authors: Roca-Oporto Cristina , Cebrero-Cangueiro Tania , Gil-Marqués María Luisa , Labrador-Herrera Gema , Smani Younes , González-Roncero Francisco M. , Marín-Gómez Luis Miguel , Pachón Jerónimo , Pachón-Ibáñez Maria Eugenia , Cordero Elisa
Published: July 2019

Background: S. pneumoniae is the leading cause of community-acquired pneumonia in the solid organ transplant recipient (SOTR); nevertheless, the prevalence of colonization and of the colonizing/infecting serotypes has not been studied in this population. In this context, the aim of the present study was to describe the rate, characteristics, and clinical impact of S. pneumoniae nasopharyngeal carriage.
Methods: A prospective observational cohort of Solid Organ Transplant recipients (SOTR) was held at the University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Seville, Spain with the aim to evaluate the S. pneumoniae colonization and the serotype prevalence in SOTR. Two different pharyngeal swabs samples from 500 patients were included in two different seasonal periods winter and spring/summer. Optochin and bile solubility tests were performed for the isolation of thew strains. Antimicrobial susceptibility studies (MICs, mg/l) of levofloxacin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, penicillin, amoxicillin, cefotaxime, ceftriaxone, erythromycin, azithromycin and vancomycin for each isolate were determined by E-test strips. Capsular typing was done by sequential multiplex PCR reactions. A multivariate logistic regression analysis of factors potentially associated with pneumococcal nasopharyngeal carriage and disease was performed. Results: Twenty-six (5.6%) and fifteen (3.2%) patients were colonized in winter and spring/summer periods, respectively. Colonized SOT recipients compared to non-colonized patients were more frequently men (79.5% vs. 63.1%, P<0.05) and cohabitated regularly with children (59% vs. 32.2%, P<0.001). The most prevalent serotype in both studied periods was 35B. Forty-five percent of total isolates were included in the pneumococcal vaccine PPV23. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and macrolides were the less active antibiotics. Three patients had non-bacteremic pneumococcal pneumonia, and two of them died.
Conclusions: Pneumococcal colonization in SOTR is low with the most colonizing serotypes not included in the pneumococcal vaccines.
Risk factors for viral hepatitis C infection in Rwanda: Results from a Nationwide Screening Program
Authors: Makuza Jean Damascene , Liu Carol Y , Ntihabose Corneille Killy , Dushimiyimana Donatha , Umuraza Sabine , Nisingizwe Marie Paul , Umutesi Justine , Serumondo Janvier , Mugeni Soline Dusabeyesu , Semakula Muhamed , Gupta Neil , Hellard Margaret , Nsanzimana Sabin
Published: July 2019

Background: The epidemiology and risk factors for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in Rwanda are not well known; however, this information is crucial to shaping the country’s public health approach to hepatitis C control.
Methods: A HCV screening campaign was conducted in the general population in 24 districts previously identified to have a high HCV disease burden. At the time of sample collection, sociodemographic information and self-reported risk factors were collected. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regressions were conducted to assess risk factors independently associated with hepatitis C antibodies (HCVAb) seroprevalence.
Results: Out of a total of 326,263 individuals screened for HCVAb, 22,183 (6.8%) were positive. In multivariate analysis, risk factors identified as statistically associated with HCVAb Seroprevalence include history of traditional operation or scarification (OR=1.09, 95% CI: 1.05-1.14), presence of viral hepatitis in the family (OR=1.27, 95% CI: 1.15-1.40), widowed or separated/divorced (OR=1.36, 95% CI: 1.26-1.47), Southern province (OR=1.98, 95% CI: 1.88-2.08) and aged 65 years and older (OR=4.86, 95% CI: 4.62-5.11). Ubudehe category 3 (OR=0.97, 95% CI: 0.93-1.01) and participants using RAMA (Health insurances for employees of public and private sectors) insurance (OR=0.76, 95% CI: 0.70-0.85) had lower odds of HCV seroprevalence.
Conclusions: Our findings provide important information for Rwanda’s strategy on prevention and case-finding. Future prevention interventions should aim to reduce transmission through targeted messaging around traditional healing practices and case-finding targeting individuals with a history of exposure or advanced age.
Experiential imagining in ethical education as part of a synthesis of cognitive theory of emotion and Gestalt pedagogy
Authors: Centa Mateja
Published: July 2019

Ovaj rad bavi se presjekom umjetnosti, imaginacije, emocija i etičkog obrazovanja iz perspektive inovativne sinteze kognitivne teorije emocija i Gestalt pedagogije. Jedan od elemenata ove sinteze kognitivna je teorija emocija kakvu podržava Martha Nussbaum. Emocije se shvaćaju kao procjene koje se odnose na percepciju svijeta oko nas. Emocije su naši stavovi, razumijevanja i evaluacije svijeta iz perspektive naših ciljeva i projekata. To se pokazalo kao odlična polazišna točka za proučavanje emocija i drugih domena unutar etike obrazovanja. U ovom radu uvodim pojam ‘iskustvene imaginacije’ i ukazujem na njezine metodologije koje smo razvili kao dio istraživanja preklapanja Gestalt pedagogije, kognitivne teorije emocija i pristupa etici iz perspektive umijeća življenja. Potom predstavljam sintezu kognitivne teorije emocija i Gestalt pedagogije, nakon čega razjašnjavam koncept iskustvene imaginacije, naglašavam njezinu ulogu u etičkom obrazovanju te zaključujem s nekolicinom osvrta na pristup umijeća življenja etici i etičkom obrazovanju.
European projects related to ethical education in primary and secondary schools
Authors: Ćurko Bruno , Kovačević Antonio
Published: July 2019

Through the Erasmus+ Program, in Key Activity 2 – “Strategic Partnerships in Education and Training” (KA2) – association for promotion of non-formal education, critical thinking and philosophy in practice “Petit Philosophy” has implemented or is implementing seven projects closely related to ethical education. The characteristics of these projects are that they are directed to ethical education in kindergartens and primary and secondary schools. Partners of “Petit Philosophy” in these projects were/are universities, primary and secondary schools, kindergartens, associations and institutions from thirteen countries (Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Italy, Spain, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Latvia and Croatia). Project “ETHOS: Ethical Education in Primary and Pre-primary Schools for a Sustainable and Dialogic Future” is one of the first of these projects. ETHOS was successfully implemented under the Comenius Program from 2012–2014, and afterwards, projects under the Erasmus+ KA2 followed: ETHIKA – Ethics and Values Education in Schools and Kindergartens (2014–2017), LITTLE – Learning Together to Live Together: Teachers Leading Ethical Education for an Inclusive Society (2016–2019), AVAL – Added Value Learning for Preschool Teachers & Pedagogical Coordinators (2017–2019), COMET – A Community of Ethics Teachers in Europe (2017–2020), Integrating Ethics of Sport in Secondary School Curriculum (2017–2019), BEAGLE – Bioethical Education and Attitude Guidance for Living Environment (2018–2020) and TRACE – Traditional Children’s Stories for a Common Future (2018–2020). In this article, we will briefly present the projects’ activities, with particular emphasis on materials created for educators, teachers, and students.
Efectos en la información financiera de las copropiedades grupo III por la convergencia en la regulación contable en Colombia
Authors: Guarín Ospina Luis Fernando , Pineda Orrego Walter Albeiro
Published: July 2019

Dado el proceso de convergencia hacia los nuevos estándares de información financiera y sus respectivas implicaciones para todos los sectores de la economía, se realizó un estudio con el objetivo de identificar los efectos financieros por la convergencia en la regulación contable en Colombia en la información financiera de las propiedades horizontales pertenecientes al grupo III, según el decreto 2706 de 2012 y posteriormente compilado en el DUR 2420 de 2015. Para este estudio se tomó una muestra de estados financieros de diez (10) propiedades horizontales, según las fechas de convergencia establecidas por la ley. Los principales resultados se sustentaron en tres pilares fundamentales: 1) el poco impacto hacia la convergencia; 2) la falta de claridad en la aplicación de la orientación técnica 15 de 2015 expedida por el CTCP; y 3) la errada aplicación de los criterios contables en concordancia con la orientación 15 y las NIIF por parte de los profesionales de la materia.
Prenatal diagnosis of right aberrant subclavian artery with other
congenital anomalies at I trimester of gestation
Authors: M.V. Medvedev, N.A. Altynnik, A.I. Zamiatina et all
Published: July 2019

Six cases of prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of aberrant right subclavian artery at 12+2–14+2 weeks of gestation
are presented. To 5 cases earlier published was added a case of prenatal diagnosis of the right aberrant subclavian
artery in fetus with multiple congenital abnormalities at 13+3 weeks of gestation. Opportunities of early prenatal
ultrasound diagnosis of the right aberrant subclavian artery on first screening are discussed.
Tubular esophageal duplication with cervicothoracic cyst in the second
trimester fetus
Authors: I.V. Novikova, O.A. Tarletskaya
Published: July 2019

A case of esophageal duplication accompanied with double outlet right ventricle in the second trimester
fetus is presented. Ultrasound examination at 15–16 weeks of gestation was found cystic masses and continuity
with each other in the neck and upper thorax. Pathological examination revealed tubular esophageal duplication
with cervicothoracic cyst and confirmed prenatal diagnosis of double outlet right ventricle.
Uma nova perspectiva para os processos de trabalho da equipe em saúde: contribuições da Psicologia Positiva
Authors: De Oliveira Ivana , Niemeyer da Rocha Fátima
Published: July 2019

O artigo tem o intuito de incitar à reflexão crítica sobre as contribuições da Psicologia Positiva para os processos de trabalho da equipe em saúde, como também estimular uma ressignificação desses processos de trabalho, destacando a visão biopsicossocial do profissional da saúde. Diante da problemática que envolve os cenários hospitalar e da saúde, mudanças em tais processos podem responder à necessidade de desenvolvimento de competências individuais e profissionais para fazer frente aos desafios cotidianos exigidos pelo mundo do trabalho, como também alcançar de maneira efetiva, como consequência, uma mudança de sua cosmovisão, ressignificando assim suas relações intra e interpessoais e no ambiente no qual estão inseridos. Tem por base uma revisão da literatura especializada dos subsídios teóricos da Psicologia Positiva e da Psicologia da Saúde. Infere-se, portanto, que tais contribuições visam a aprimorar as condições da equipe em saúde em sua qualidade de vida, no caso, do trabalho, e bem-estar subjetivo, através da aplicação de seus recursos internos, com a finalidade de encontrar novas práticas de fazer suas tarefas coletivas, assim como desenvolver suas competências, garantindo a integridade em sua dimensão biopsicossocial.
A dimensão afetiva e psicossocial da perda na amputação – um estudo de revisão
Authors: Garcia Elton José Salgado , De Souza Ribeiro Juliana Fernandes
Published: July 2019

A experiência da amputação representa, em muitos casos, um momento traumático, haja vistas as diversas e importantes mudanças que se impõem bruscamente à vida do indivíduo a ela submetido. Para além dos aspectos físicos, a vivência da perda de um membro pode acarretar repentinas alterações emocionais e comportamentais. Essas mudanças se manifestam de diferentes formas: como desajustes psicológico e social. Partindo, pois, do questionamento quanto aos fatores pessoais e psicossociais imbricados nos processos de amputação e seus atravessamentos, o presente artigo objetiva, mediante a revisão de literatura, lançar luz sobre alguns dos diversos aspectos que, nesse sentido, importa ter em conta, considerando o seu impacto e os seus desdobramentos para a vida e para as relações do indivíduo.
O uso do brinquedo terapêutico no Processo de Vacinação
Authors: Juliani Renata Mendes Lima , Souza Alessandra da Silva
Published: July 2019

ResumoO presente estudo tem como objetivo descrever o uso do Brinquedo Terapêutico no preparo de pré-escolares no processo de vacinação. Trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratória com abordagem qualitativa, aprovada pelo Comitê de ética em Pesquisa (CEP) da Universidade de Vassouras (UV) sob o número 2.904.498. O cenário escolhido foi às salas de vacina de duas Unidades Básica de Saúde localizada no município de Vassouras/RJ. A coleta de dados ocorreu através da sessão de brinquedo terapêutico e do registro dos dados em um roteiro de observação e um diário de campo, no período correspondente ao mês de julho a setembro do ano 2018. Os comportamentos de cooperação e aceitação foram mais freqüentes no grupo experimental, enquanto os de menor aceitação e agressão foram observados no grupo controle. Conclui-se que a inserção do Brinquedo Terapêutico na rotina da atenção básica mostra-se uma proposta eficaz na busca de uma humanização assistencial nos serviços de atenção primária uma vez que possibilita uma melhor preparação da criança frente aos procedimentos dolorosos amenizando o medo e a ansiedade desenvolvidos na criança
Cuidados de enfermagem as vítimas de violências interpessoais na atenção básica
Authors: Moreira Amanda da Cunha , Silva Thiago Augusto Soares Monteiro da
Published: July 2019

O estudo tem como objetivo: Descrever como os enfermeiros identificam situações de violência na Atenção Básica. O cenário escolhido foram 10 Estratégias de Saúde da Família em um município da região Centro Sul Fluminense, e para garantir o anonimato e sigilo as unidades serão identificadas por códigos alfanuméricos. Os participantes da pesquisa foram 20 profissionais de Enfermagem (auxiliar e técnico de enfermagem e Enfermeiros) que a atuam nas unidades. Foi realizada uma entrevista com um instrumento de perguntas e respostas abertas e fechadas. Após a coleta de dados procedeu-se a análise de conteúdo. A equipe de Enfermagem apresenta muita dificuldade em detectar a violência e as intervenções possíveis para cada caso, quando questionados sobre o que consideravam violência, todos tiveram respostas conclusivas sobre o que dizem ser violência. A equipe de enfermagem precisa receber, de profissionais especializados, uma capacitação para que possam saber detectar possíveis causas de violência e como agir nessas situações.