bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
C5 palsy in the treatment of cervical spondylosis myelopathy with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament
Authors: yan denglu , Zhang Zaiheng , Zhang Zhi
Published: March 2020

Background There are many factors that affect the C5 palsy in the treatment of cervical spondylosis myelopathy (CSM) with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL), but the spinal compression degrees may be an important factor in affection on it. Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of spinal cord compression degrees on the clinical outcomes of OPLL patients which been treated by anterior and posterior surgery. Methods From May 2010 to October 2017, 145 patients cervical spondylosis myelopathy with OPLL (spinal canal narrowing by the OPLL exceeded 30%) were enrolled in this study; 76 patients received anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion surgery (ACCF), and 69 patients had posterior cervical decompression and laminoplasty procedures (PCDL). The clinical outcomes of pain relief (visual analog scale, VAS), functional disability (neck disability index, NDI) were recorded at baseline and at the final follow-up. Results There were five patients with C5 palsy in this series cases (two in ACCF and three in PCDL), and the rate is 4.1% (3.2% in ACCF and 5.2% in PCDL, P > 0.05). Five C5 palsy cases had more than 50% compressed degrees of dural sac and flattened spinal cord, and the compressed dural sac and flattened spinal cord had totally expansion after operation. There were no patients resented with CSF leakage in PCDL group, and six patients presented with CSF leakage in ACCF. The mean postoperative canal diameter were significant better than preoperative in PDL patients (P < 0.01). The average spinal sagittal and axial compressive ratio were significantly decreased from preoperative in ACR and PDL groups (P < 0.01). The mean cervical ROM values were decreased in ACR and PDL groups (P< 0.05). Conclusions Based on the results of this study, anterior and posterior surgery was effective and safe in the treatment of the OPLL patients. The complication of C5 palsy were no related in the surgery methods, but may be related the degrees of spinal cord compressed.
Feasibility Study and Process Evaluation of MRI Plus Physiotherapy vs. Physiotherapy alone in Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain Among Patients in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alhowimel AHMED , Alotaibi Mazyad , Coulson Neil , Radford Kate
Published: March 2020

Aim To determine the feasibility of conducting a definitive randomized control trial (RCT) to answer the question of whether an MRI diagnosis can negatively influence psychosocial and disability outcomes in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) treated by physiotherapy in Saudi Arabia.Methods In a feasibility RCT in Riyadh City from 01/03/2018 until 29/07/2018, CLBP patients presenting to spine clinics were randomized to receive an MRI (intervention) plus physiotherapy rehabilitation or physiotherapy alone (control group). The acceptability of randomization to the control group (non-MRI) was tested during recruitment and by qualitatively interviewing study participants and referring physicians.Results The recruitment target was not met: 16/24 (66%) participants were recruited in 4 months (12.4% of those screened); 33% declined. The process evaluation identified numerous factors that may affect the success of a definitive RCT in Saudi Arabia. These were research resources; the lack of research infrastructure to support recruitment to trials; limited research capacity in terms of knowledge and skills of the healthcare team; and limited funding.Conclusion A definitive RCT to test the influence of MRI diagnosis on the psychosocial and disability outcomes in people with CLBP treated with physiotherapy in Saudi Arabia is feasible. However, the lack of research infrastructure, research capacity, the impact of MRI on patient outcomes, and a lack of clinical equipoise in the treatment and management of CLBP in Saudi Arabia pose major barriers to clinical trials.
Screening results of high-risk population of elderly cerebral stroke in a community in Pudong New Area, Shanghai
Authors: Yang Yumei , Li Lingyu , Feng Lei , Yang Xi , Liu Feifeng , Yi Jinqiu , Dai Hui , Liu Zheng , zhang bei
Published: March 2020

Objective To investigate the exposure of risk factors and the characteristics of population distribution of elderly patients with high-risk of cerebral stroke in Sanlin Community, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, aiming to provide the evidence for the development of the prevention strategies for elderly patients with high-risk of stroke. Methods From 2015 to 2017, a cluster sampling method was adopted to conduct on-the-spot investigation and related physical examinations for resident populations ≥65 years old in Sanlin Community of Pudong New Area. The demographic characteristics, medical history, blood lipids, fasting glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin, homocysteine and electrocardiogram were collected to screen the relative risk factors of ischemic stroke. Results 9,195 residents were surveyed between 2015 and 2017. 1,504 residents were high-risk population and 535 residents (5.82%) had a history of transient ischemic attack or stroke. There were 969 residents (10.54%) with ≥ 3 risk factors. Risk factors were hypertension, overweight, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, stroke history, smoking history, family history, lack of exercise and atrial fibrillation in turn. Among the high-risk groups of 969 risk factors ≥ 3, women's diabetes and hyperlipidemia exposure rate was higher than that of men, and male smoking rate and overweight were higher than females. Among the community members who participated in the screening, the detection rate of hyperhomocysteinemia for male was 63.8%, which was significantly higher than 45.7% for female. Conclusion The detection rate of high-risk groups in people over 65 years old in Sanlin area is similar to that in other areas in Shanghai. Hypertension, overweight and hyperlipidemia are the highest exposure risk factors. There are differences in exposure to certain risk factors between men and women. There is a high detection rate of hyperhomocysteinemia in the elderly and male population. Regular follow-up management should be implemented in combination with the occurrence of risk factors in different populations in order to prevent stroke.
Potential mechanisms of action of celastrol against rheumatoid arthritis: transcriptomic and proteomic analysis
Authors: Song Xinqiang , Xinqiang SONG , Erqin DAI , Yu ZHANG , Hongtao DU , Lei WANG
Published: March 2020

Background: The natural triterpene celastrol exhibits potential anti-inflammatory activity in inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods: Here we explored through what proteins and processes celastrol may act in activated fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS) from RA patients. Differential expression of genes and proteins after celastrol treatment of FLS was examined using RNA sequencing, label-free relatively quantitative proteomics and molecular docking. Results: Expression of 26,565 genes and 3,372 proteins was analyzed. Celastrol was associated with significant changes in genes that respond to oxidative stress and oxygen levels, as well as genes that stabilize or synthesize components of the extracellular matrix. Conclusions: These results identify several potential mechanisms through which celastrol may inhibit inflammation in RA.
Hand Rehabilitation Programs Used for Second to Fifth Metacarpal Fractures: A Systematic Literature Review Protocol
Authors: Keller Monique Marie , Barnes Roline Y , Brandt Corlia
Published: March 2020

BackgroundMetacarpal fractures have an incidence rate of 13.6 per 100000, affects males more than females and accounts for 33% of all hand fractures. No evidence-based rehabilitation program exists for second to fifth metacarpal fractures potentially causing poor health related quality of life, decrease hand function and disability.MethodsExperimental study designs, quasi-experimental, cohort studies and case control studies for the last ten years from January 2008 to September 2018 with English as a language restriction will be included. Sources investigating hand rehabilitation, immobilization, splinting and home programs after surgical and conservative management for second to fifth metacarpal fractures, will be included. MEDLINE, Academic Search Ultimate, CINAHL, CAB Abstracts, Health Source - Consumer Edition, Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition, SPORTDiscus, Africa-Wide Information, MasterFILE Premier, Google Scholar and other grey literature will be searched. Two independent reviewers will independently conduct the study selection, methodology quality assessment and extraction of data. Findings will be pooled, meta-analysis performed, Summary of Findings provided according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis if deemed appropriate.DiscussionIt is imperative to implement effective rehabilitation to prevent poor health related quality of life, decrease hand function and disability. In this systematic literature review, we will determine the existing evidence on hand rehabilitation programs used after post-surgical and conservative management for 20 to 59-year-old humans who sustained a single or multiple second to fifth metacarpal fracture.
Validation of the primary care experiences survey developed with Indigenous patients with type 2 diabetes in Canada
Authors: Green Michael E , Han Han , Henderson Rita , Calam Betty , Jacklin Kristen , Walker Leah , Crowshoe Lynden
Published: March 2020

Background Health disparities experienced among Indigenous populations in Canada arise from complex historical and social causes. Addressing health disparities requires a multi-sectoral approach, including measures for Indigenous patient healthcare experiences. The Canadian Institute for Health Information published Measuring Patient Experiences in Primary Health Care Survey to evaluate care experiences among general populations; it is not known whether this survey tool is appropriate to measure Indigenous people’s experiences of healthcare. As part of a large research project known as Educating for Equity (E4E), we developed an Indigenous patient experiences with diabetes care survey from existing validated primary care assessment tools, adapting items to the domains of the E4E Care Framework that addresses social and cultural factors that impact Indigenous health. This study describes the development of this Indigenous patient experiences survey, assessing the tool’s validity and reliability.Method A consensus approach was used to establish the face validity of the survey and ease of completion. The survey was administered in three on- and off-reserve practices in Northern Ontario during 2015 and 2016. In total, 154 completed surveys were collected for data analysis. Exploratory factor analysis was performed to assess the survey’s structure. Internal consistency, item convergent validity and discriminant validity were assessed to determine internal reliability and correlation of items within each scale and between scales.Results The Indigenous patient experiences survey consists of two sections: a patient demographic section of eight items and healthcare experience section of 36 items on Likert scales. Exploratory factor analysis identified seven main and sub-scales that align with the survey’s conceptual domains. Two items were removed due to insufficient loading scores. All main and sub-scales obtained acceptable internal reliability (Cronbach’s α: 0.7-0.957), item convergent validity (AVE: 0.4-0.7; CR: 0.78-0.99), and discriminant validity (√ AVE: 0.66-0.85).Conclusion The Indigenous patient experiences survey maps out the construct concepts of the E4E Care Framework: provider-patient relationship, provider cultural competence and social sensitivity, patient diabetic-related psychosocial self-efficacy, and patient-centred continuity of care. Study results indicate this culturally-tailored instrument is reliable and valid for measuring primary care experiences of Indigenous patients with diabetes in Ontario, Canada.
Performance assessment of Swedish sewer pipe networks using pipe blockage and other associated performance indicators
Authors: Okwori E. , Viklander M. , Hedström A.
Published: March 2020

Sewer pipe networks are expected to operate with minimal or no interruptions. The complex nature of randomly occurring failures in sewer networks arising from blockages significantly adds to the cost of operation and maintenance. Blockages are significant due to sewage backup or basements flooding, resulting from their occurrence. Therefore, continuous performance assessment of sewer pipe networks is necessary to ensure required levels of service at an acceptable cost. This study provides insight into the performance of the sewer pipe networks by assessing the proneness of the network to blockages. Furthermore it draws inferences at a holistic strategic level of influential explanatory factors of blockage proneness, using data available in the Swedish Water and Wastewater Association's benchmarking system. Results indicate that medium sized municipalities are prone to at least 30% more blockages per km per year compared to other municipalities. A hypothesis of explanatory factors includes reduced flow volumes and flow depth. Flow velocities below self-cleaning velocity in sewer pipe networks, encouraged by sluggishness of flow are responsible for increased possibility for sediment deposition and accumulation in sewers leading to blockages. This is also exacerbated by the deposition of non-disposables (wet wipes, baby diapers, hard paper, etc.), accumulation of fats, oils and grease in sewers and increased water conservation measures.
Preventing the growth of iron bacteria in water wells by copper and silver coating
Authors: Houben Georg , Sander Jürgen
Published: March 2020

The growth of iron-related bacteria and their deposition of iron oxides often impedes the operation of water wells, resulting in costly rehabilitation measures. The microbicidal potential of a silver and copper coating was investigated. Field-scale experiments on a riser pipe showed that silver coating only slightly subdued the growth of iron bacteria, while copper coating was highly effective. However, the coating was eroded and oxidized over the course of the experiment, rendering it ineffective. Model experiments with different types of copper coatings showed that only polished copper metal was able to prevent the growth of an iron bacteria biofilm for a longer period of time, while thinner coatings were overcome after some months. While the coating of screens, casings and riser pipes might thus not be sustainable, protecting parts of the submersible pump prone to iron oxide deposition by a copper coating could be an interesting option.
CONVERGENCE IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: THE CASE OF CHINA AND INDIA
Authors: Majumdar A.
Published: March 2020

China and India face similar challenges in maintaining their aggressive rates of economic growth. While both countries attained economic independence in the late 1940s, each followed a different path in terms of growth. China preferred to open up its economy to foreign direct investment much earlier and only in recent times has it turned towards domestic capital. India, on the other hand, began by attempting to develop local talent and shifted its focus to foreign participation in 1991. This paper examines the politicoeconomic background and the resultant corporate governance paths undertaken by each of these countries. These paths, while diverse, lead to a convergence. In particular, given the nature of concentrated shareholdings in Chinese and Indian companies, by the State in China and by family promoters in India, the second agency problem and the requisite protection of minority shareholders assume considerable importance in both jurisdictions. However, given the nature of corporate governance norms having been transplanted from advanced economies to emerging economies, this convergence may not be suitable or even desirable. This paper posits that emerging economies such as China and India ought to develop and implement corporate governance norms that are separate from those of advanced economies to combat the unique issues arising out of shareholding patterns at home.
Recent Advances in Heteroatom Doped Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4) and g-C3N4/Metal Oxide Composite Photocatalysts
Authors: Jiang Haiyan , Li Yang , Wang Daohan , Hong Xiaodong , Liang Bing
Published: March 2020

Industrial wastewater contains abundant organic dyes, antibiotics, pesticides,
chemical fertilizers or heavy metal ions, which seriously deteriorate the ecological environment.
Among the practical techniques for reducing water pollution, photocatalysis is a
kind of sustainable solar energy conversion technique for removing organic contaminants.
In this review, the advances in the preparation, modification, and doping of graphitic carbon
nitride (g-C3N4), including non-metal doping, metal doping, dual- or tri-doping, are
introduced firstly. Then, we systematically reviewed the recent progress of g-C3N4/metal
oxide composite photocatalysts, including a g-C3N4/n-type metal oxide, such as TiO2,
ZnO, SnO2, WO3, FexOy, CeO2, V2O5, MoO3, MnO2, Nb2O5, In2O3, and a g-C3N4/p-type
metal oxide, such as Co3O4, Bi2O3, NiO and Cu2O. At last, we summarized the design
principles for preparing heteroatom doped g-C3N4 and g-C3N4/metal oxide composites, and
forecast the promising research directions. The main objective is to provide a guideline for designing highperformance
heteroatom doped g-C3N4 and g-C3N4/metal oxide photocatalysts.
Impact of Hydration on Exercise Performance and Physiological Responses
Authors: Batista Mara C.C. , dos Santos Marcos A.P.
Published: March 2020

Introduction:

Studies have shown the importance of hydration in maintaining the physical
performance and physiological responses of athletes. Therefore, the objective of this review was to
provide data on the impact of hydration on physical performance and physiological responses during
sports practice.

Methods:

We performed a search of articles published in selected PubMed and ScienceDirect databases
from March 2018 to May 2019 using the keywords “hydration”, “dehydration”, “physical performance”,
“thermoregulation”, and “hydroelectrolytic repositors”.

Results:

The scientific data presented in this review show the importance of hydration in maintaining
heart rate, maximum oxygen volume (VO2MAX), and the physical performance of athletes. Besides,
our results show that when properly performed, hydration can help athletes avoid hyponatremia, fatigue,
and quitting due to perceived exertion more quickly.

Conclusion:

Proper hydration during exercise helps achieve satisfactory physical performance and
prevents health-related problems.
Hsp90 as Drug Target Against Bacterial and Fungal Infections
Authors: Islam Mohammad W. , Bloukh Samir H. , Edis Zehra , Gacem Sabrina A.
Published: March 2020

Heat shock proteins (Hsps) are a group of proteins that serve to improve cell survival
in response to a variety of environmental stresses of the host. In recent years, Hsps
gained interest in cancer therapy and as drug target against microbial infections. The antimicrobial
resistance especially by Gram-negative pathogens poses a threat to mankind. The
pathogen proteins of Hsp family yield Hsp90 inhibitor antibiotic reveal mechanisms that interact
with the ADP/ATP-sites of Hsp90. For the present review, we used the databases and
websites PubMed, SciFinder, Scopus, ProQuest, Google and Google Scholar. The review
discusses the development of Hsp90 inhibitors for bacterial as well as fungal infections and
how these inhibitors are being used for clinical trials. A systematic web search analysis was
conducted from April to November 2019.
Medical treatment of urinary incontinence in the bitch
Authors: Timmermans J. , Van Goethem B. , De Rooster H. , Paepe D.
Published: March 2020

Urinary incontinence, an uncontrolled urine leakage during the storage phase of micturition, is a common condition in female dogs. In intact bitches, the reported prevalence is only 0.2-0.3%, but in spayed bitches it varies between 3.1-20.1%. Most commonly, dogs with acquired urinary incontinence suffer from urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence. This condition seems tobe multifactorial, and although the exact pathophysiology remains unclear, potential risk factors include gender, gonadectomy, breed, body weight, urethral length and bladder neck position. In daily practice, the diagnosis of urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence is usually made after eliminating other potential causes of urinary incontinence. Incontinent bitches are primarily treated with medications, such as alpha-adrenergic drugs, e.g. phenylpropanolamine and oestrogens. Surgery is recommended when patients become refractory to medical treatment.
Anesthesie bij de obese hond en kat
Authors: Heldens A. , Roggeman T. , Polis I.
Published: March 2020

Obesitas is een belangrijk probleem in de diergeneeskunde. Aangezien obesitas niet enkel een opstapeling van vet is maar ook belangrijke cardiovasculaire en respiratoire implicaties heeft, kan dit het verloop van de anesthesie sterk beïnvloeden bij de betrokken patiënten. Bovendien kan obesitas een onderliggende oorzaak hebben of leiden tot gerelateerde aandoeningen die op hun beurt de anesthesie compliceren. Tot slot leidt obesitas ook tot veranderingen in de farmacokinetiek en -dynamiek, van onder andere anesthetica. Deze veranderingen vereisen dosisaanpassingen, afhankelijk van het anestheticum. In de diergeneeskunde is de beschikbare informatie hierover echter zeer beperkt en wordt ze daarom grotendeels verkregen door extrapolatie uit de humane geneeskunde. In dit artikel wordt een overzicht gegeven van de pathofysiologische en farmacologische veranderingen bij obese dieren waarmee rekening gehouden moet worden tijdens de anesthesie.
Vraag & Antwoord
Authors: Neirynck W. , Maes D.
Published: March 2020

Behandeling van otitis interna bij varkens

Subklinische coccidiose infectie bij biggen
Effects of Reminiscence Therapy on Depression for Elderly with Alzheimer's Disease
Authors: Anum Asilah , Azizan Azliyana , Alias Amiera
Published: March 2020

Elderly with Alzheimer's disease may experience various adverse effects on physical and psychological functions, especially depression level. Effective intervention may reduce depressive symptoms. Therefore, the current study aims to investigate the effect of individualized reminiscence therapy on depression levels among the elderly with Alzheimer's disease. The findings revealed that individualized-reminiscence therapy significantly affects the elderly with Alzheimer's depression level. In conclusion, reminiscence was beneficial through stressful life changes, reduce depressive symptoms, improving life satisfaction and having a better quality of life among the elderly with Alzheimer's disease.
Malaysia REIT Companies Concepts in Practicing Sale and Leaseback Investment
Authors: Ling Nur Lesya Firsya Johaimi , Haffiz Aliasak Mohd Hasrol , Alauddin Kartina
Published: March 2020

Sale and leaseback investment has been a growing trend among the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Companies in Malaysia. This study is to determine the important elements in the concepts of the sale and leaseback transactions practiced by the REIT companies. The study uses the NVIVO software to analyze the data interviews with the REIT managers that adopt sale and leaseback investment transactions. With a response rate of 78%, results show there are three main elements namely location, type of lease, and rental.  This study forms a useful guide to real estate managers in developing countries towards using the sale and leaseback as one of the alternative methods in property investment.
Augmenting Safety Planning With Text Messaging Support for Adolescents at Elevated Suicide Risk: Development and Acceptability Study
Authors: Czyz Ewa K , Arango Alejandra , Healy Nathaniel , King Cheryl A , Walton Maureen
Published: March 2020

Background

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among adolescents. A critical need exists for developing promising interventions for adolescents after psychiatric hospitalization who are at a high risk of experiencing repeated suicidal behaviors and related crises. The high-risk period following psychiatric hospitalization calls for cost-effective and scalable continuity of care approaches to support adolescents’ transition from inpatient care. Text messages have been used to improve a wide range of behavioral and health outcomes and may hold promise as an accessible continuity of care strategy for youth at risk of suicide.

Objective

In this study of 40 adolescents at elevated suicide risk, we report on the iterative development and acceptability of a text-based intervention designed to encourage adaptive coping and safety plan adherence in the high-risk period following psychiatric hospitalization.

Methods

Adolescents (aged 13-17 years) who were hospitalized because of last-month suicide attempts or last-week suicidal ideation took part in either study phase 1 (n=25; 19/25, 76% female), wherein message content was developed and revised on the basis of feedback obtained during hospitalization, or study phase 2 (n=15; 11/15, 73% female), wherein text messages informed by phase 1 were further tested and refined based on feedback obtained daily over the course of a month after discharge (n=256 observations) and during an end-of-study phone interview.

Results

Quantitative and qualitative feedback across the 2 study phases pointed to the acceptability of text-based support. Messages were seen as having the potential to be helpful with the transition after hospitalization, with adolescents indicating that texts may serve as reminders to use coping strategies, contribute to improvement in mood, and provide them with a sense of encouragement and hope. At the same time, some adolescents expressed concerns that messages may be insufficient for all teens or circumstances. In phase 2, the passage of time did not influence adolescents’ perception of messages in the month after discharge (P=.74); however, there were notable daily level associations between the perception of messages and adolescents’ affect. Specifically, higher within-person (relative to adolescents’ own average) anger was negatively related to liking text messages (P=.005), whereas within-person positive affect was associated with the perception of messages as more helpful (P=.04).

Conclusions

Text-based support appears to be an acceptable continuity of care strategy to support adolescents’ transition after hospitalization. The implications of study findings are discussed. Future work is needed to evaluate the impact of text-based interventions on suicide-related outcomes.
Smartphone App to Self-Monitor Nausea During Pediatric Chemotherapy Treatment: User-Centered Design Process (Preprint)
Authors: Eliasen Astrid , Abildtoft Mikkel Kramme , Krogh Niels Steen , Rechnitzer Catherine , Brok Jesper Sune , Mathiasen René , Schmiegelow Kjeld , Dalhoff Kim Peder
Published: March 2020

BACKGROUND

Nausea and vomiting are common and distressing side effects for children receiving chemotherapy. Limited evidence is available to guide antiemetic recommendations; therefore, prospective and reliable evaluation of antiemetic efficacy is needed. Smartphone apps can be used to effortlessly and precisely collect patient-reported outcomes in real time.

OBJECTIVE

Our objective was to develop a smartphone app to monitor nausea and vomiting episodes in pediatric cancer patients aged 0 to 18 years and to test its usability and adherence to its use.

METHODS

We used a user-centered design process and the evolutionary prototype model to develop and evaluate the app. Multidisciplinary group discussions and several rounds of patient feedback and modification were conducted. We translated the validated Pediatric Nausea Assessment Tool to assess nausea severity in children aged 4 to 18 years. The child’s own term for nausea was interactively incorporated in the nausea severity question, with response options expressed as 4 illustrative faces. Parent-reported outcomes were used for children aged 0 to 3 years. Reminders were sent using push notifications in order to ensure high response rates. Children aged 0 to 18 years who were undergoing chemotherapy were recruited from the Department of Pediatric Oncology at Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet to evaluate the app.

RESULTS

The app’s most important function was to record nausea severity in children. After assistance from a researcher, children aged 4 to 18 years were able to report their symptoms in the app, and parents were able to report symptoms for their children aged 0 to 3 years. Children (n=20, aged 2.0-17.5 years) and their parents evaluated the app prospectively during a collective total of 60 chemotherapy cycles. They expressed that the app was user-friendly, intuitive, and that the time spent on data entry was fair. The response rates were on average 92%, 93%, and 80% for the day before, the first day of, and the next 3 days after chemotherapy, respectively. Researchers and clinicians were able to obtain an overview of the patient’s chemotherapy dates and responses through a secure and encrypted web-based administrative portal. Data could be downloaded for further analysis.

CONCLUSIONS

The user-friendly app could be used to facilitate future pediatric antiemetic trials and to refine antiemetic treatment during chemotherapy.
Concentração espacial da produção e desigualdades sociais
Authors: Pochmann Marcio , Da Silva Luciana Caetano
Published: March 2020

O objeto de análise deste artigo é a relação entre concentração espacial da produção e desigualdade social no Brasil, fenômeno multidimensional que antecede o trabalho assalariado, mas que recebe maior atenção no avanço do processo de urbanização. A hipótese aqui defendida é de que, se dotados de infraestrutura logística e educacional em condições semelhantes às do centro dinâmico da economia nacional, os estados periféricos apresentariam densidade econômica e capacidade de arrecadação fiscal semelhantes à dos estados mais ricos, com impactos sobre renda per capita, IDHM e outros indicadores socioeconômicos. Em 2014, os estados das regiões Sul e Sudeste concentravam mais de 71,35% do Produto Interno Bruto (PIB), acomodando 56,29% da população, enquanto o Nordeste, com participação de 13,93% no PIB, acomodava 27,69% da população. A análise setorial de renda e faturamento bruto das empresas revela o abismo entre Norte/Nordeste e Sul/Sudeste, assegurando a manutenção das desigualdades sociais entre os dois blocos.
Trajetórias regionais de desenvolvimento no brasil contemporâneo: uma agenda de pesquisa
Authors: Abdal Alexandre
Published: March 2020

O presente trabalho tem por objetivo consolidar e propor uma agenda de pesquisa para a investigação das trajetórias regionais de desenvolvimento no Brasil contemporâneo. Enraizada nos desdobramentos de minha trajetória de pesquisa, o doutorado, especialmente, a agenda proposta visa observar os novos espaços produtivos, sobretudo, fora dos eixos mais tradicionais de localização da atividade econômica no Brasil – ou seja, Sudeste e Sul. A investigação dessas trajetórias perpassa a análise dos seus determinantes econômicos e não econômicos, bem como as suas consequências em termos sociais, políticos e demográficos e as suas interações com políticas públicas municipais, estaduais e/ou federais. As estratégias de investigação serão tanto mais profícuas quanto mais forem capazes de combinar métodos quantitativos e qualitativos, ou seja, a manipulação de bases de dados secundárias e públicas com a pesquisa participante e entrevistas semiestruturadas.
Finnish Upper Secondary School Students’ Perceptions of Their Teachers’ Assessment Practices
Authors: Mäkipää Toni , Ouakrim-Soivio Najat
Published: March 2020

The paper addresses Finnish students’ perceptions of assessment practices in upper secondary school. We study what experiences students have about assessment, and how they assess their ability to use and understand teachers’ feedback. The data were gathered on a web-based questionnaire to 918 students in four upper secondary schools. The questionnaire contained both closed-ended and open-ended questions. According to students’ responses, most students consider that they are able to use and understand their teachers’ feedback, and that teachers are prone to apply traditional assessment methods. The results pave the way for enhancing versatility in assessment practices. At the end of this paper, we will discuss the important role of assessment in teaching and how teachers’ assessment literacy could be enhanced and made more visible. We also ponder whether alongside teachers’ assessment literacy we should also consider students’ assessment literacy.
Análisis y simulación de tiempos de espera aplicando teoría de colas en la terminal de transportes de Popayán Cauca Colombia
Authors: Narváez Gómez J E , Ordoñez Luna W A , Ruiz Paz
Published: March 2020

El objetivo de estudio de este trabajo es medir el desempeño en la prestación de servicio del terminal de transporte Popayán (Cauca). Para dicho análisis se tomó el puente festivo correspondiente al 17 de octubre de 2016, siendo este uno de los escenarios en donde se presenta mayor flujo de personas en las diferentes empresas de transporte. La ruta evaluada correspondió a Popayán - Cali para las diferentes empresas que la manejaban. La determinación de esa ruta se basó en los datos estadísticos brindados por el terminal, quien la sitúa entre los primeros lugares en cuanto a afluencia. Mediante el desarrollo y aplicación de la metodología de Poisson para el análisis de líneas de espera se identificó que la tasa de servicio se distribuye exponencialmente. El servicio de llegada presentó una tendencia Poisson, presentando un solo servidor dentro de la estructura del servicio y fue modelada mediante un modelo matemático tipo (M/M/1). Este modelo permitió encontrar el nivel de desempeño de cada una de las empresas en observación. Finalmente, el estudio determinó que Taxbelalcazar es una de las empresas con mayor eficacia a la hora de prestar el servicio. Los resultados se corroboran mediante la simulación del modelo en el software para ingeniería FlexSim, concluyendo que, en este tipo de escenarios, alrededor de 259 personas no tienen la posibilidad de acceder al servicio.
Analysis of heat and mass transfer mechanism during thermal energy storage and temperature regulation
Authors: Dang Sina , Xue Hongjun , Zhang Xiaoyan , Zhong Chengwen
Published: March 2020

To strengthen the heat and mass transfer capacity and improve the temperature regulation rate, potential storage is taken as the research object in this research to study the heat energy storage of the battery in the low temperature environment. Lattice Boltzmann method is adopted to study the heat energy storage influence mechanism of the temperature regulation system of the low temperature phase-change materials. In addition, the influence of different physical parameters (thermal conductivity and latent heat of phase change) on the thermal insulation of the system in the process of temperature control is revealed. The results show that the mechanism of heat and mass transfer in the process of heat storage and temperature control is related to the different physical properties of phase change materials. The decrease of thermal conductivity and the increase of latent heat of phase change materials will greatly increase the effect of heat energy storage. Therefore, under the action of phase change latent heat, phase change material can effectively extend the holding time of the battery in the low temperature environment.
A Model of Education and Struggle of Social Status of Rural Women in Practical Politics at Bali Province
Authors: Jampel I Nyoman , Lasmawan I Wayan
Published: March 2020

The targets of this study were: find out a model of the political education for rural women in the province of Bali based on the wisdom of local cultural values. For the first year (2012), the product of this study consisted of: the constellation of practical politics of Bali woman profile, the draft of a model-based political education gender equality, gender mainstreaming draft models for Bali women in the political, scientific articles published in accredited journals. Overall the research data was analyzed using descriptive qualitative analysis techniques and statistical analysis to test the effectiveness of political education model for rural women in Bali. Based on the overall research process, it gained some critical issues related to gender mainstreaming in politics at the indigenous Bali as a conclusion of this study, namely: 1) the pattern of communication and daily activity of customary village communities, the role of women’s political participation tends to be low Bali. It is mostly contributed by the application of patriarchal ideology, an ideology of kinship that put men as central ownership of the rights and obligations of the public at the level of everyday life, so that the position and status of women are subordinated. (2) The status and role of women in politics so marginalized activity, except in some aspects that still exist within the family environment, as can be seen in a symbolic meaning for the name pungkusan each nuclear family. (3) Climate and communication patterns of family life, customary village and administrative village, school does not support the process of political education for indigenous Balinese women to achieve improvement. (4) Customary village as the as the highest symbolism level of the indigenous Balinese, structurally, yet real activity in relation to the political education of the girls. (5) The process of the formation of Indonesian civil society, in conjunction with the purpose and characteristics of the indigenous Balinese customary village turned out to be quite relevant in creating a climate of gender equality
Centros Especializados de San Vicente Fundación; hospital verde con certificación LEED
Authors: Uribe Diego , Arboleda A.F.
Published: March 2020

Resumen –– Con el incremento de la conciencia mundial por el medio ambiente y el desarrollo de modelos de certificación y evaluación de edificaciones denominadas verdes, que apuntan a la auto-sostenibilidad, San Vicente Fundación,  con la edificación de Centros Especializados, buscó ser, además de una edificación con automatización y control del consumo de energía, la primera edificación hospitalaria Verde de Colombia. De esta manera alcanzó la certificación LEED categoría plata. Dicha certificación, a la cual los proyectos se presentan voluntariamente, consiste en una medición del desempeño de la edificación en aspectos como el impacto ambiental, el consumo de recursos y la innovación. En este articulo se describen algunos aspectos de las tecnologías implementadas para desarrollar Centros Especializados como una hospital verde y a su vez, la obtención de la certificación LEED. Abstract–– With increasing global awareness about the environment and the development of models of certification and evaluation of so-called green buildings, aimed at self-sustainability, San Vicente Fundación, with the construction of specialized centers, sought to be, along with a building automation and control with energy consumption, the first green hospital in Colombia. Thus it reached LEED silver category. This certification, where projects registered voluntarily, is a measure of the performance of the building in areas such as environmental impact, resource consumption, and innovation. This article describes some aspects of the technologies implemented to develop specialized centers as a green hospital and in turn, the LEED certification.Resumo–– Com o aumento da consciência global sobre o meio ambiente e o desenvolvimento de modelos de certificação e de avaliação de prédios chamados verde, apontando para a auto sustentabilidade, San Vicente Fundação, com a construção de centros especializados, procurou ser, juntamente um prédio com automatização e controle do consumo de energia, o primeiro edifício verde da Colômbia. Assim, alcançou a categoria prata LEED. Esta certificação, que se apresentam os projetos forma voluntária, é uma medida do desempenho do edifício em áreas como o impacto ambiental, o consumo de recursos e inovação. Este artigo descreve alguns aspectos das tecnologias implementadas para desenvolver centros especializados como um hospital verde e, por sua vez, a certificação LEED.
ANALISIS LEARNING OBSTACLE SISWA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN ILMU PENGETAHUAN SOSIAL DI KELAS IV SD
Authors: Utama Tara Dika , Japar M
Published: March 2020

AbstrakPembelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial merupakan salah satu pembelajaran yang dipelajari di SD. Dalam materi pahlawan, memungkinkan terdapat hambatan yang akan ditemukan oleh siswa. Rumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana learning obstacle yang dihadapi siswa. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk menganalisis learning obstacle yang ditemukan siswa dalam materi pahlawan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis kualitatif deskriptif. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berupa wawancara dan tes. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas IV SD Negeri Rawamangun 05. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, diperoleh 3 tipe learning obstacle, tipe 1 siswa mengalami kesulitan dalam menunjukkan letak daerah kerajaan, tipe 2 siswa mengalami kesulitan dalam menentukan asal kerajaan dari beberapa raja, tipe 3 siswa belum bisa menunjukkan waktu berdirinya sebuah kerajaan. Hasil penelitian yang dipaparkan oleh peneliti ini akan digunakan pada penelitian lebih lanjut.AbstractSocial science is one of the lessons learned in the primary school. One of the materials of this subject is national heroes where the students find out difficulties in learning it. The problem of this research was the learning obstacles faced by the students. The purpose of this study was to analyze the learning obstacles the students faced in national heroes material. This research used descriptive qualiative analysis method. Instrument techniques used in this study were interviews and tests. The subjects in this study were the 4th grade students of primary school. The results of the research obtained three types of learning obstacles, first type was the students had difficulties in showing the location of the kingdom area, the second type was difficulties in determining the original kingdom of several kings, the third was unable in determining an empire established. The result of the research presented by the researcher is expected to be used for further research.
EKSPLORASI METAKOGNISI TERHADAP PEMECAHAN MASALAH MATEMATIKA DITINJAU DARI GAYA BELAJAR SISWA
Authors: Nurjannah Nurjannah
Published: March 2020

Abstrak Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif yang bertujuan untuk menggambarkan hasil eksplorasi metakognisi siswa terhadap pemecahan masalah matematika ditinjau dari gaya belajar (visual, auditorial, dan kinestetik). Subjek penelitian adalah tiga orang siswa kelas VI SD Negeri 286 Pasaka masing-masing bergaya belajar visual, auditorial dan kinestetik, berjenis kelamin perempuan, kemampuan matematika relatif sama, dan komunikasi baik. Metode pengumpulan datanya adalah metode tugas dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tidak terdapat perbedaan mendasar antara aktivitas metakognisi ketiga subjek pada tahap pertama dan kedua. Aktivitasnya berupa membaca soal dengan seksama untuk mengetahui ide pokok soal dan mengorganisasikan ide pokok tersebut dengan menuliskannya pada lembar kerja kemudian mentransformasi pengetahuan ke dalam bentuk gambar.  Perbedaannya hanya terletak pada tahap ketiga yakni siswa visual dan kinestetik menjawab soal dengan jelas langkah demi lengkahnya, siswa kinestetik menjawab soal dengan sangat runtut dan penuh dengan penjabaran sehingga jawabannya panjang dan jelas, sedangkan siswa auditorial menjawab soal dengan jawaban singkat.Abstract This study was qualitative research that aimed at describing the results of the exploration of students' metacognisis on solving mathematical problems in terms of learning styles (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic). The subject of this study consisted of three students of grade sixth in 286 Pasaka Elementary School who had a visual learning style, auditory learning style and kinesthetic learning style. All of them were female sex with relatively similar mathematical abilities, and good communication skills. The data collected thorough assignment and interview. Based on the results of this study, it was found that basically there were no fundamental differences between the students’ metacognition activities of visual, auditorial and kinesthetic in the first and second stages. Their activities included understanding questions by carefully reading questions to find out the core or main idea of the problem and organizing the main ideas in the questions through the work written on the worksheet then transforming knowledge or knowledge based on the understanding gained in the form of images. The difference was found only in the third stage of metacognitive activity Visual and kinesthetic students answered the questions with standards and clearly step by step, kinesthetic students answered the questions very closely and were full of translation so the answers were complete and clear while auditory students only answered the questions with short answers.
PENANAMAN NILAI MORAL DAN KEMANDIRIAN BELAJAR DI MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH DAARUL AITAM PALEMBANG
Authors: Ismala Meeya Maulina , Handayani Tutut , Astuti Mardiah , Hamzah Amir
Published: March 2020

AbstrakTujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui bagaimana moral siswa di MI Daarul Aitam,  mengetahui kemandirian belajar siswa di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Daarul Aitam Palembang, dan untuk mengetahui strategi penanamaan nilai moral dan kemandirian belajar di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Daarul Aitam Palembang. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan yakni kualitatif. Sumber data yang digunakan adalah data primer dan sekunder. Alat pengumpulan data yaitu observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa: (1) kondisi moral siswa di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Daarul Aitam Palembang sudah terlihat baik, dilihat dari nilai religiusnya, cara bersosial siswa, dan kegiatan pembiasaan yang dilakukan siswa di Madrasah Daarul Aitam, (2) kondisi kemandirian belajar siswa di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Darul Aitam Palembang, juga dikatakan baik karena dalam kegiatan belajar mereka sangat ulet, kreatif, aktif, dan mandiri terutama dalam kegiatan belajar di kelas seperti kegiatan kelompok serta sangat aktif mengikuti kegiatan di luar kelas seperti kegiatan ekstrakurikuler, dan (3) strategi yang digunakan keteladanan atau contoh, kegiatan spontan, teguran, pengondisian lingkungan, dan kegiatan rutin.AbstractThe purpose of this research were to determine the students’ moral value, independent learning in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) Daarul Aitam Palembang, and to know the strategies in engaging moral value and independent learning in MI Daarul Aitam. The method used was qualitative research. Data sources were primary and secondary data. The instruments were observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of this study indicated that: (1) the moral condition of students in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Daarul Aitam Palembang was good from religious side, students’ interaction, and regular activities carried out by the students in Madrasah Daarul Aitam, (2) the condition of students' independence in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Darul Aitam Palembang was also good because of the learning activities of the students were very resilient, creative, active, and independent, especially in classroom learning activities such as group activities and they were very active to participate outside the classroom such as extracurricular activities, and (3) strategies used were examplary, spontaneous activities, reprimands, environmental conditioning, and routine activities.