bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Metilfenidato em Crianças no Brasil
Authors: Martins Fernanda Araújo Gomes , Ladislau Ályson Jordan , Vilchez Manuela Kumaira , Fiamoncini Gabriella Maciel , Ferreira Marcos de Araújo Nunes , Karpinski Diandra Marcela , Dalledone Bianca Beatriz Ohde , Souza Nathan Mendes
Published: February 2020

Introdução. O Transtorno de Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade (TDAH) compromete desempenho acadêmico, relações sociais e fa­miliares de 3 a 7% dos escolares brasileiros. O Metilfenidato é um estimulante leve do sistema nervoso central, utilizado no tratamento de TDAH, apresentando efeitos em curto e longo prazo já descritos e outros ainda desconhecidos. Objetivo. Analisar a literatura cientí­fica brasileira sobre efeitos do uso do Metilfenidato em escolares com diagnóstico de TDAH. Método. Revisão sistemática com seleção e avaliação metodológica dos artigos incluídos por revisores indepen­dentes. Critérios de inclusão: artigos brasileiros abordando escolares diagnosticados com TDAH utilizando Metilfenidato. Critérios de ex­clusão: artigos anteriores a 2004, amostras de outras faixas etárias ou que não avaliassem efeitos do uso Metilfenidato. Resultados. Incluiu­-se 17 artigos incluindo cinco artigos com média e três com alta qua­lidade metodológica. Conclusões. A base evidenciária produzida no Brasil sobre os efeitos do uso Metilfenidato carece melhor qualidade metodológica. A produção de média a alta qualidade demonstra hete­rogeneidade dos efeitos do Metilfenidato. Faz-se necessário novos en­saios clínicos e coortes com maiores tempo de seguimento, número de crianças representativas do espectro do TDAH, uso de métodos mais objetivos de avaliação de efeitos em escolares e que também abordem o efeito antidependência.
Estimulação Transcraniana por Corrente Contínua no Tratamento do Acidente Vascular Cerebral
Authors: Andrade Suellen Marinho , Oliveira Eliane Araújo de
Published: February 2020

Introdução. O Acidente Vascular Cerebral (AVC) é caracterizado por uma lesão vascular, de início súbito, associado a altas taxas de mortali­dade e morbidade em diversos países. Tradicionalmente, recursos far­macológicos e técnicas de reabilitação têm sido empregados para mi­nimizar as incapacidades resultantes. Atualmente, novos tratamentos têm sido propostos, dentre eles, a Estimulação Transcraniana por Cor­rente Contínua (ETCC), técnica de fácil aplicação, barata e associada a poucos efeitos adversos. Objetivo. Este trabalho tem como objetivo revisar estudos relacionados à ETCC e sua aplicação no tratamento do AVC. Método. Revisão bibliográfica, utilizando artigos publica­dos nas bases de dados Cochrane, PubMed, Lilacs e Scielo, de 1990 a 2014, sem restrição de idiomas, com os unitermos stroke e transcra­nial direct current stimulation. Resultados. Foram identificados 62 artigos, sendo 54 considerados relevantes. Os estudos abordaram as especificações técnicas da ETCC, seu emprego como alternativa te­rapêutica eficaz, com implicações positivas para os pacientes, quando comparadas as medidas pré e pós-tratamento, bem como a viabilidade e segurança de sua aplicação. Conclusão. A ETCC pode modular a atividade cortical, estando relacionada a efeitos neuromoduladores e neuroplásticos. Dessa forma, apresenta-se como importante recurso no tratamento das sequelas decorrentes do AVC, estando relacionada à melhoria clínica e funcional destes pacientes.
Efeito dos inibidores de recaptação da serotonina na plasticidade neural após Acidente Vascular Cerebral
Authors: Luvizutto Gustavo José , Bazan Rodrigo , Braga Gabriel Pereira , Kuster Gustavo Wruck , Lange Marcos Cristiano , Zetola Viviane Flumignan
Published: February 2020

Introdução. O uso de inibidores seletivos da recaptação da serotonina (ISRs) tem sido destacado como agentes de neuroplasticidade para recuperação motora e funcional em pacientes após acidente vascular cerebral (AVC). Objetivo. Considerando a disponibilidade desses fár­macos em nosso meio, mesmo no sistema de atendimento público, objetivamos realizar revisão de literatura com intuito de melhor toma­da de decisão. Método. Realizada revisão nas bases de dados até feve­reiro de 2013, foram incluídos estudos que levassem em consideração as propriedades neuroprotetoras, anti-fadiga e efeito na capacidade de recuperação motora após AVC. Resultados. Dentre os estudos ran­domizados e controlados (RCT), observou-se melhora da recuperação motora com uso de Fluoxetina avaliada por meio da Fugl-Meyer Mo­tor Scale após 90 dias de tratamento, melhora da independência fun­cional por meio da escala modificada de Rankin e Índice de Barthel com uso de Nortriptilina, maior ativação no córtex sensório-motor contralateral com uso de paroxetina e nenhum efeito positivo no con­trole da fadiga após AVC. Conclusão. Os estudos sugerem melhor recuperação motora e funcional com o uso dos SSRI. Não foi possível determinar diferença entre os agentes, pois os estudos disponíveis são heterogêneos em diferentes comparações, sendo que essas e outras la­cunas estão sendo abordadas com estudos em andamento
DETERMINATION OF SHORT CHAIN FATTY ACIDS IN RAT FECES TREATED WITH RESISTANT STARCH BY HPLC
Authors: Nguyen Huu Tien , Nguyen Thi Mai Khanh , Tran Huu Dung
Published: February 2020

Background: Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), mostly found in colon feces, is an important group of gut microbial metabolites from anaerobic fermentation of indigestible carbohydrates.
Objectives: To develope an HPLC method to determined SCFAs in rat feces treated with resistant starch.
Materials and methods: Sample is the rat feces fed with acetate wheat starch and normal starch; fatty acid hydrazides are derived from SCFAs in feces and measured by HPLC. After validated as guidance of US-FDA, method is applied to identify SCFAs in rat treated two types of starch.
Results: the HPLC condition was optimized as follow: Eclipse XDB–C8 (4.6mmx150mm, 5µm) column; mobile phase: methanol, acetonitrile and 0,057 mM acid triflouroacetic (pH 4.5) (0:13:87 – 10:20:70 – 0:13:87, v/v/v) in 40 mins;, examinized wavelength: 396 nm. Method was validated with parameters: system suitability, specificity, linearity, precision, accuracy and stability. The result showed amount ratio of SCFAs in feces of mice group treated with acetate wheat starch containing resistant starch higher than from the diet containing normal starch significantly.
Conclusion: This method can be used to investigate SCFAs in the gastrointestinal segments of the living organism.

Key words: SCFAs, HPLC, resistant starch, feces
METHOD DEVELOPMENT AND DETERMINATION OF PROPIONIC ACID IN FOODS IN HUE CITY
Authors: Nguyen Viet Khan , Nguyen Thi Hoai
Published: February 2020

Background: Propionic acid (PRO) is increasingly being used as a food preservative on markets, today. However, excessive use of this chemical will harm the health of consumers.
Objectives: (1) To develope an HPLC method for quantification of PRO in foods and (2) To determinate PRO content in some foods in Hue city.
Materials and methods: Breads, cakes, noodles in Hue city. After attaining the optimal process, the method was validated and applied to assess the content of PRO in these materials.
Results: The method was validated parameters including: system suitability, specificity, linearity, precision and accuracy.
Conclusions: The method development canbe aplied to determine PRO in some foods. PRO contents (using as a preservative) in all foods surveyed in Hue city were under the permitted level of PRO in foods according to Ministry of Health (Vietnam).

Key words: propionic acid, food samples, HPLC, content, derivatization
СОВРЕМЕННЫЙ ОПЫТ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ БЛОКЧЕЙН-ТЕХНОЛОГИЙ В ТРАНСПОРТНОЙ ЛОГИСТИКЕ
Authors: Ларин О.Н. , Larin O.N.
Published: February 2020

Рассматривается тенденция внедрения цифровых технологий в работу транспортно-логистических систем. Представляется целесообразным создавать отечественные цифровые блокчейн-платформы для транспорта. На их основе транспортно-логистические компании совместно с клиентами могут совместно использовать защищенные смарт-контракты, развивать электронный документооборот с участием органов власти и контролирующих структур стран ЕАЭС.
РЕАЛИЗАЦИИ СОВРЕМЕННЫХ ПРЕДСТАВЛЕНИЙ О БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ ДОРОЖНОГО ДВИЖЕНИЯ
Authors: Грушников В.А. , Grushnikov V.A.
Published: February 2020

Устранение самых опасных угроз и вызовов человечеству в современных условиях перемещения в плотных и интенсивных транспортных потоках по автомобильным дорогам общего пользования невозможно без комплексного решения проблемы безопасности дорожного движения с оптимальным взаимодействием всех участников транспортной системы.
УПРАВЛЕНИЕ СИСТЕМОЙ АВТОТРАНСПОРТНОГО ОБСЛУЖИВАНИЯ ИНФРАСТРУКТУРЫ КУРОРТНОЙ АГЛОМЕРАЦИИ Г. КРАСНОДАРА
Authors: Кравченко А.Е. , Kravchenko A. E. , Мотлах М.Ю. , Motlakh M.Y.
Published: February 2020

Приведен геополитический, природно-климатический, транспортный, дорожный и экономический анализ действующей региональной курортной агломерации г. Краснодара с основными его объектами по всем видам пассажирского транспорта. Раскрыты программы, обеспечивающие повышение качества обслуживания населения за счет внедрения цифровой технологии на перевозках и использования платных муниципальных парковок. Предложены новые решения по организации и управлению перевозочными услугами.
НАДЕЖНОСТЬ ХОДОВОЙ ЧАСТИ АВТОМОБИЛЯ LADA PRIORA
Authors: Денисов И.В. , Denisov I.V. , Смирнов А.А. , Smirnov A.A.
Published: February 2020

Представлено исследование надежности ходовой части автомобиля Lada Priora в гарантийный период эксплуатации. Установлена номенклатура элементов, имеющих массовые дефекты: амортизаторная стойка, опорный и ступичный подшипники. Выявлены отказы сальниковых уплотнений приводных валов. Используя методы теории вероятностей и математической статистики, а также методику обработки экспериментальной информации, авторами получены показатели надежности указанных элементов. Приведенные сведения представляют интерес для завода-изготовителя и сервисных предприятий, оказывающих услуги по ТО и ремонту автомобилей Lada в гарантийный и послегарантийный периоды эксплуатации.
THE STUDY OF RELATIONSHIP AMONG STUDY HABITS AND ATTITUDE, INTELLIGENCE, COGNITIVE STYLE AND ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH
Authors: Sankgond Mrs. Vani , Narayanappa, Dr. Venkoba
Published: February 2020

In this study the researcher find that the relation between study habits and attitude, intelligence, cognitive style in relation to English subject through their academic achievement . The present study provides the information about the performance of secondary school students. it lights on their study styles or habits and attitudes as well their cognitive styles. There is a useful differences in performance of secondary school students in relation to their study habits and attitudes and cognitive styles. The study confined to secondary school students, there is a ample of differences in study techniques and attitudes towards learning. There is the ample of differences in the cognitive styles among secondary school students.
KEY WORDS: Study Habits & Attitude, Intelligence, Cognitive Style, Achievement.
ТЕОРЕТИЧЕСКОЕ ОБОСНОВАНИЕ И РАЗРАБОТКА РЕЦЕПТУРНОГО СОСТАВА НАПИТКОВ ДЛЯ ПРОФИЛАКТИЧЕСКОГО ПИТАНИЯ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ БИОЛОГИЧЕСКИ АКТИВНЫХ СОЕДИНЕНИЙ (часть 1)
Authors: Е.А. Вечтомова , И.Ю. Сергеева , В.С. Райник , В.О. Романенко
Published: February 2020

Настоящее исследование посвящено теоретическому обоснованию и практической разработке рецептурного состава напитков для профилактического питания. Объектами исследований в работе являются безалкогольные напитки, приготовленные на основе растительного сырья, богатого биологически активными соединениями. В качестве основных источников биологически активных веществ были использованы экстракты эхинацеи и гуараны. В работе описаны возможные механизмы воздействия биологически активных веществ растительного сырья и компонентов витаминно-минерального комплекса на организм человека, в частности на предотвращение развития ожирения, ишемической болезни сердца, избыточной массы тела и сахарного диабета. Исследования проводились в Технологическом институте пищевой промышленности Кемеровского государственного университета. Все эксперименты проводили с использованием стандартных методик, принятых в отрасли. При разработке рецептуры напитков особое внимание было уделено вкусо-ароматической составляющей, определяемой в процессе дегустации, а также количественному содержанию биологически активных компонентов в готовом образце с учетом потерь ценных компонентов на технологических стадиях. Среди результатов экспериментальных исследований необходимо отметить обоснование и разработку рецептурного состава напитка с внесением макро- и микроэлементов, L-карнитина, экстрактов гуараны и эхинацеи. В ходе исследования были составлены рецептуры безалкогольных напитков, определены основные физико-химические показатели разработанных образцов, регламентируемые требованиями ГОСТа. Проведена дегустационная оценка. Доказана целесообразность использования растительного сырья, богатого биологически активными веществами, в рецептурах напитков профилактического действия с целью профилактики неинфекционных заболеваний различных органов и систем человека.
Analysis of the influence of genotypic and paratypical factors on reproductive qualities of sows of the Large White breed
Authors: Pasiuta Andrii , Gryshyna Liudmyla , Vashchenko Pavlo , Maniunenko Svitlana
Published: February 2020

The results of determining the validity and strength of the impact of paratypical (number and season of farrowing, year of birth) and genotypic (sow family) factors on the characteristics of sows’ reproductive qualities in the conditions of the breeding reproducer EE "DG im. 9 Sichnia”. As a result of determining the reliability of the influence of these factors by one-way ANOVA it has been found out that the year of birth and the ordinal number of farrowing significantly influence on the indicators of the number of piglets at birth, the number of piglets and the weight of the litter at weaning. At the same time, the average weight of one piglet during weaning was recorded by the significant influence of only genetic factors (sows family), and the influence of paratypical factors was not reliable, which indicates the possibility of effective selection by phenotype in improving this trait. The results of the analysis of variance also showed that under the conditions of EE “DG im. 9 Sichnia”no significant influence of the“ farrowing season ”factor was found on any of the studied traits of reproduced ability. The results obtained were used in the construction of linear BLUP models for the determination of breeding value on the grounds of reproductive qualities in the conditions of EE "DG im. 9 Sichnia”. Maximum indexes of the characteristics of reproductive ability recorded in the 2-3rd farrows, starting from the 4th farrow, all indexes begin to decline, especially this is noticeable for the trait "weight of the litter". In sows of 2017 year of birth, compared to 2015, there is a slightly smaller number of piglets and the weight of the litter at weaning (by 4.5-6.7 %), while the average weight of one weaned pig increased by 0.2 kg. This fact is explained first of all by rejecting sows - among the sows that were born earlier (in 2015), as a result of the breeding work, less productive sows were rejected, and only those with high parameters remained. The linear models which have been developed with scientifically-based parameters will be used at the next stage of the work in determining the breeding value of pigs in the EE “DG im. 9 Sichnia“.
Key words: breeding, reproductive qualities, factor, impact force, sows family, linear model.
FENOMENA HUKUM ADAT BALI TERHADAP BAYI KEMBAR BUNCING DALAM NOVEL INCEST KARYA I WAYAN ARTIKA
Authors: Irwin Annisa Aprinandri , Khairunnisa Khansa
Published: February 2020

Artikel ini memaparkan bentuk fenomena adat Bali tentang kembar buncing dalam novel Incest karya I Wayan Artika. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah kualitatif dan analisis dalam menyimpulkan data. Berdasarkan analisis, disimpulkan bahwa peristiwa inses dalam Kembar Buncing ini dilakukan masyarakat Bali tanpa mengetahui akibatnya. Semua dilakukan mengatasnamakan adat istiadat yang sudah ada sejak zaman dahulu. Dalam pandangan adat Jelungkap, sanksi untuk kembar buncing di Bali adalah suatu hal yang lumrah dan wajib dilaksanakan. Ada tiga tahapan hukuman dalam kebudayaan kembar buncing, pertama diisolasi, kedua melakukan upacara malik sumpah, dan yang terakhir adalah pemisahan bayi buncing dari pasangannya. Budaya kembar buncing ini sangat bertentangan dengan Hak Asasi Manusia karena setiap manusia berhak mendapat hak hidup yang sama.
Ubrug: Kajian Sosiolinguistik
Authors: Bachtiar Anitawati , Oktaviantina Adek Dwi , Rukmini Rukmini
Published: February 2020

Artikel ini membahas penggunaan alih kode dan campur kode pada dialog ubrug. Ubrug merupakan salah satu bentuk teater tradisional yang ada di Provinsi Banten. Sumber data penelitian ini adalah hasil transkripsi dialog dari pementasan ubrug Mang Cantel. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan teknik studi dokumentasi. Berdasarkan analisis data, peneliti menyimpulkan bahwa alih kode dan campur kode yang terjadi pada pementasan ubrug disebabkan oleh perubahan peran, situasi, dan topik pembicaraan saat pementasan berlangsung. Dari data, didapati bentuk alih kode intern, berupa peralihan dari bahasa Jawa Serang menjadi Sunda Banten dan sebaliknya, serta alih kode metaforis dan situasional. Terdapat pula campur kode ke dalam yang berbentuk penyisipan kata pada kalimat yang diucapkan para pemain. Tujuan dari penggunaan alih kode dan campur kode itu adalah untuk memecah kekakuan saat pementasan, serta membangkitkan rasa humor agar penonton dapat terhibur.
THE EFFECTIVENESS INTERACTIVE LEARNING TO IMPROVE STUDENT`S WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT SKILL FOR CLASS X.2 SMA NEGERI 1 MEMBALONG ACADEMIC YEAR 2014/2015
Authors: Narwianta Nanang
Published: February 2020

This classroom action research has conduct to improve the learning process that optimum yet. The objective of this research is to know the effectiveness of interactive learning to improve the writing descriptive text skill for students class X.2 in SMA Negeri 1 Membalong. This research has been conduct in 2 cycles, each cycle consist of 2 meetings. Cycle 1 is held on February 16 and 17, 2015. Cycle 2 is held on February 23 and 24, 2015. In the beginning of this study, in learning is low. Based on the reflection in cycle 1 and cycle 2 it shows that interactive learning through group discussion strategy is not maximal to improve the students participation, student being active and enthusiastic on learning process but interactive learning with game strategy (group to group exchange) the students active on learning process reach 80%, students participation and enthusiastic is 93,33% and the students writing descriptive text skill can be optimalize so the student`s learning outcomes is 77,78%. It can be conclude that interactive learning can improve the students writing descriptive text skill for students class X.2 SMA Negeri 1 Membalong.
KOMPOSITUM DALAM BAHASA MANDARIN: TINJAUAN DALAM CERITA PENDEK 《狂人日记》KUÀNGRÉN RÌJÌ ‘CATATAN HARIAN SEORANG GILA’
Authors: Ayesa Ayesa
Published: February 2020

Komposisi sebagai salah satu proses morfologi derivasional seringkali ditemukan di dalam bahasa Mandarin. Hal tersebut berkaitan dengan penggunaan karakter Han dalam bahasa Mandarin. Karakter Han tersebut berasal dari piktograf, sehingga terdapat satu arti dalam satu karakter. Pembentukan kata lebih dari satu silabel dalam bahasa Mandarin, seringkali terjadi melalui proses komposisi sehingga menghasilkan kompositum, yang salah satu konsekuensinya seringkali disandingkan dengan idiom. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa sama halnya dalam bahasa Indonesia, kompositum bahasa Mandarin juga dapat mengandung makna nonidiomatis, semiidiomatis, dan idiomatis. Kompositum yang digunakan sebagai data penelitian diambil dari cerita pendek《狂人日记》Kuàngrén Rìjì ‘Catatan Harian Seorang Gila’. Melalui penelitian ini dapat diketahui bahwa meski berlatar belakang bahasa yang berbeda, proses derivasional komposisi juga dapat terjadi dalam bahasa Mandarin.
The Health Ritual of “Pag-aanito” among the Aetas of Nabuclod, Pampanga, Philippines
Authors: Martinez Rudolf Cymorr Kirby
Published: February 2020

A defining characteristic of an indigenous group is that it has preserved its unique traditional ways of living, belief system or pertinent rituals amidst the presence of modernity. One of the indigenous group residing in the Philippines are the Aeta people, found scattered in the archipelago. One of the unique cultural health beliefs of this indigenous group revolves around the spirit called "anito" and the ritual for appeasing this spirit termed as "pag-aanito." This paper explores the contemporary understanding of a select group of Aeta from Pampanga, Philippines on these unique cultural health beliefs and how their understanding and appreciation of their traditional customs affects their perception of the world, themselves, and their health.
The Formation Height of Millimeter-wavelength Emission in the Solar Chromosphere
Authors: Martínez-Sykora Juan , De Pontieu Bart , de la Cruz Rodriguez Jaime , Chintzoglou Georgios
Published: February 2020

In the past few years, the ALMA radio telescope has become available for solar observations. ALMA diagnostics of the solar atmosphere are of high interest because of the theoretically expected linear relationship between the brightness temperature at millimeter wavelengths and the local gas temperature in the solar atmosphere. Key for the interpretation of solar ALMA observations is understanding where in the solar atmosphere the ALMA emission originates. Recent theoretical studies have suggested that ALMA bands at 1.2 (band 6) and 3 mm (band 3) form in the middle and upper chromosphere at significantly different heights. We study the formation of ALMA diagnostics using a 2.5D radiative MHD model that includes the effects of ion–neutral interactions (ambipolar diffusion) and nonequilibrium ionization of hydrogen and helium. Our results suggest that in active regions and network regions, observations at both wavelengths most often originate from similar heights in the upper chromosphere, contrary to previous results. Nonequilibrium ionization increases the opacity in the chromosphere so that ALMA mostly observes spicules and fibrils along the canopy fields. We combine these modeling results with observations from IRIS, SDO, and ALMA to suggest a new interpretation for the recently reported “dark chromospheric holes,” regions of very low temperatures in the chromosphere.
Introducing Students to Research: The Road to Success
Authors: Lever Kathryn A.
Published: February 2020

Introduction of the terminology associated with research can overwhelm both students and faculty. In this article, I describe an interactive method for teaching undergraduate nursing students about the concepts involved in the research process. The “Research Road to Success” is a board game created to promote active learning using repetition, peer collaboration, group dynamics, and questioning. The game has been part of the curriculum for 3 years, with positive results. Nurse educators and students can benefit from the incorporation of creative methods to stimulate interest in and understanding of nursing research.
Effects of in ovo injection of nano-selenium and nano-zinc oxide and high eggshell temperature during late incubation on antioxidant activity, thyroid and glucocorticoid hormones and some blood metabolites in broiler hatchlings
Authors: Shokraneh Meisam , Sadeghi Ali Asghar , Mousavi Seyed Naser , Esmaeilkhanian Saeid , Chamani Mohammad
Published: February 2020

This experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of in ovo injection of nano-selenium (Nano-Se) and nano-zinc oxide (Nano-ZnO) and high eggshell temperature (EST) during late incubation on blood parameters of broiler hatchlings. A total of 750 fertile eggs, were weighed and randomly distributed among 5 treatment groups on each of 5 replicate tray levels. The injection was performed on 17 d of incubation. Treatments included of: 1) Eggs not injected and incubated at normal EST (control); 2) Eggs not injected and incubated at high EST; 3) Eggs injected NaCl solution and incubated at high EST (sham); 4) Eggs injected NaCl solution containing 40 µg Nano-Se and incubated at high EST; 5) Eggs injected NaCl solution containing 500 µg Nano-ZnO and incubated at high EST. EST of 37.8ºC (normal) or 38.9ºC (high) was applied from d 19 to 21 of incubation. In ovo injection of Nano-Se and Nano-ZnO significantly increased activity of GSH-Px and SOD and total protein, but decreased the levels of corticosterone, cortisol, T4 and T3 at high EST. Injection of Nano-Se and Nano-ZnO had a significant role in alleviating the negative effects of high temperature incubation and heat stress by increased antioxidant activity and reduced oxidative stress.
Effect of in-ovo feeding of iron nanoparticles and methionine hydroxy analogue on broilers chickens small intestinal characteristics
Authors: Laledashti Masoumeh Abbasinezhad , Saki Ali Asghar , Rafati Amir Abbas , Abdolmaleki Mansoureh
Published: February 2020

The experiment was conducted with 644 Ross fertilized egg by 7 treatments 4 replicates and 23 eggs in each. Seven treatments included two control with and without injection, iron sulfate, iron sulfate nanoparticles, Alimet, Alimet + iron sulfate, Alimet + iron sulfate nanoparticles. After hatching 2 mg iron nanoparticles were applied as new treatment. The highest increased in the intestinal relative weight (p < 0.05) was observed by iron+Alimet in late feeding at day old of age. Also similar trend was found in cecum and duodenum length by iron control 2 and late feeding (18 hours’ after hatching). The highest cecum length was found among all treatments by in ovo injection of iron nanoparticles in early feeding at 21 days of age (p < 0.05). Significantly increased the duodenum length was found by iron sulfate in early feeding at 42 days of age (p < 0.05). In ovo injection of Alimet in late feeding was resulted in decrease jejunum crypt depth at 21 days of age (p < 0.05). The results of this study have shown that the highest jejunum villi width and surface area were recorded in dietary iron sulfate nanoparticles in late feeding at 21 and 42 days of age (p < 0.05).
Plasma fatty acid profile in dairy cows associated with the inclusion of annatto in their diet
Authors: Lima Clarissa Sampaio de Oliveira , Andrade Albericio Pereira de , Magalhães André Luiz Rodrigues , Almeida Omer Cavalcanti de , Guido Sebastião Inocêncio , Valença Roberta de Lima
Published: February 2020

The objective of this study was to evaluate the plasma lipid profile and plasma fatty acids of dairy cows receiving diets supplemented with annatto. A total of 32 Holstein cows (550 kg), distributed in a completely randomized design, were allocated to individual stalls and submitted to following treatments: C0 = no annatto; C4 = inclusion of annatto at 4 g kg-1 dry matter (DM) of diet (0.07 g bixin kg-1 diet); C5 = inclusion of annatto at 5 g kg-1 DM of diet (0.09 g bixin kg-1 diet); and C7 = inclusion of annatto at 7 g kg-1 DM of diet (0.12 g bixin kg-1 diet). Blood samples were collected via epigastric vein puncture, centrifuged, and frozen for subsequent analysis. The results indicate that the inclusion (p > 0.05) of annatto does not decrease the total cholesterol or low and high density lipoproteins. However, it impacts the profile of fatty acids, evidenced by the reduction (p < 0.05) in levels of hypercholesterolemic fatty acids viz, myristic acid and palmitic acid.  It also causes an increase in the levels of arachidonic acid, rumenic acid, linoleic acid, and total polyunsaturated fatty acids. Therefore, bixin included in the diets of dairy cows induces changes in the plasma fatty acid profile.
Characteristics and prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma in multi-transfused patients with thalassemia major. Experience of a single tertiary center.
Authors: Papadopoulos Nikolaos , Kountouras Dimitrios , Malagari Katerina , Tampaki Maria , Theochari Maria , Koskinas John
Published: February 2020

Background: In this retrospective study, records of patients with thalassemia major (TM) diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) from 2008‐2018 were reviewed in order to determine the survival rate and evaluate possible etiological factors associated with survival.

Methods: Forty-two TM patients who were diagnosed with HCC have been included in the study. Most of our patients (78.5%) were anti-HCV positive, while 16.5% had evidence of resolved HBV infection. At the time of HCC diagnosis, 78.5% of our patients were diagnosed with cirrhosis, while the vast majority (98%) had normal or mild elevated liver iron concentration (LIC) values. According to Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) grading system patients were classified as 0-A: 28.5%, B: 57% and as C-D: 14.5%.  HCC has been treated with loco-regional treatment in 78.5% of our patients, while the rest have been treated with sorafenib.

Results: Twenty-eight patients (66.5%) have eventually died with a median survival time of 6 months (range: 2-60). Using the Cox proportional hazard model, the only factors who have been associated with poor survival were BCLC stages C and D.

Conclusions: In conclusion, BCLC staging is the main prognostic factor of survival in patients with TM who develop HCC, with a median survival time of six months.
Table of Contents Vol 4 (2019)
Authors: Office Editorial
Published: February 2020

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Движение краев дисперсионной ударной волны при эволюции нелинейного импульса
Authors: Kamchatnov Anatolii Mikhailovich
Published: February 2020

Сформулирован метод расчета скоростей краев дисперсионных ударных волн, образующихся после опрокидывания импульсов при их распространении в нелинейной среде. Метод основан на изучении свойств системы модуляционных уравнений Уизема при их вырождении на краях области осцилляций, когда обращается в нуль либо амплитуда осцилляций на одном из краев, либо волновое число на другом крае.
Примитивные решения уравнения Кортевега-де Фриза
Authors: Dyachenko Sergei Aleksandrovich , Nabelek Patrik , Zakharov Dmitrii Vladimirovich , Zakharov Vladimir Evgen'evich
Published: February 2020

Представлен обзор последних результатов, связанных с построением нового семейства решений уравнения Кортевега-де Фриза, которые названы примитивными решениями. Они строятся как пределы быстро убывающих решений уравнения Кортевега-де Фриза, когда число солитонов стремится к бесконечности. Примитивное решение неединственным образом определяется парой положительных функций, заданных на отрезке мнимой оси, и функцией, заданной на вещественной оси, которая определяет коэффициент отражения. Показано, что эллиптические однозонные решения и, в более общем случае, периодические конечнозонные решения являются частными случаями примитивных решений с нулевым коэффициентом отражения.
Cyber Risk Surveillance
Authors: Goh Joseph , Kang Heedon , Xing Koh Zhi , Way Lim Jin , Wei Ng Cheng , Sher Galen , Yao Chris
Published: February 2020

Cyber risk is an emerging source of systemic risk in the financial sector, and possibly a macro-critical risk too. It is therefore important to integrate it into financial sector surveillance. This paper offers a range of analytical approaches to assess and monitor cyber risk to the financial sector, including various approaches to stress testing. The paper illustrates these techniques by applying them to Singapore. As an advanced economy with a complex financial system and rapid adoption of fintech, Singapore serves as a good case study. We place our results in the context of recent cybersecurity developments in the public and private sectors, which can be a reference for surveillance work.
Riding the Storm
Authors: Cevik Serhan , Nanda Vibha
Published: February 2020

Fiscal sustainability remains a paramount challenge for small economies with high debt and greater vulnerability to climate change. This paper applies the model-based sustainability test for fiscal policy in a panel of 16 Caribbean countries during the period 1980–2018. The results indicate that the coefficient on lagged government debt is positive and statistically significant, implying that fiscal policy in the Caribbean takes corrective actions to counteract an increase in the debt-to-GDP ratio. Nonlinear estimations, however, show that the quadratic debt parameter is negative, which indicates that fiscal policy response is not adequate to ensure sustainability at higher levels of debt. We also find that the fiscal stance tends to be countercyclical on average during the sample period. These empirical results confirm that maintaining prudent fiscal policies and implementing growth-enhancing structural reforms are necessary to build fiscal buffers and ensure debt sustainability with high probability even when negative shocks occur over the long term.
Monetary Policy Implementation
Authors: Mæhle Nils
Published: February 2020

This paper discusses operational issues for countries that want to reform their monetary policy frameworks. It argues that stabilizing short-term interest rates on a day-to-day basis has significant advantages, and thus that short-term interest rates, not reserve money, in most cases should be the daily operating target, including for countries relying on a money targeting policy strategy. The paper discusses how a policy formulation framework based on monetary aggregates can be combined with an operational framework that ensures more stable and predictable short-term rates to enhance policy transmission. It also discusses how to best configure an interest-rate-based operational framework when markets are underdeveloped and liqudity management capacity is weak.
Morphological characterization and porosity profiles of tantalum glancing-angle-deposited thin films
Authors: Ott Tobias , Gerlach Gerald
Published: February 2020

Abstract. Glancing angle deposition (GLAD) is a physical vapor deposition (PVD) process using a substrate that rotates tilted at an angle to the evaporation source. Depending on the deposition conditions, it provides the controlled formation of regular nanostructures during the PVD process.
As a result, a wide variety of shapes, such as spirals or vertical columns, can be easily fabricated in the nanometer range. For this reason, GLAD has already been proven reliable in the production of optical coatings with very low reflectance in a broad spectral range. This paper examines the morphology of tantalum nanostructures deposited on planar silicon substrates by electron beam evaporation. The prepared samples are characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM) images at a breaking edge with respect to the layer structure and by focused ion beam (FIB) SEM images of the cross-sectional areas with respect to the porosity. The porosity can be used to model the optical properties of the thin film with the effective medium theory (EMT).
Our work studies the relationship between the evaporation parameters (growth pitch and deposition angle) and thin film morphology of tantalum so that in future work the optical properties can be linked to the deposition parameters, which in turn can be chosen to achieve highly absorbent infrared radiation layers, e.g., for infrared sensors. It was shown that the porosity across the film thickness of both columnar and screw-like thin films is nearly constant, whereas the porosity profiles of spiral structures show a periodic pattern, the period of which seems to depend on the growth pitch.
Evaluating Customer Satisfaction Using the ACSI Model in a Themed Restaurant in Bangkok
Authors: Mao MuLong , James Paul
Published: February 2020

This is a research paper that is focused on evaluating the effects of associated factors (Quality, Service and Environmental) that influence customer satisfaction at a small restaurant.This research uses a defined population of 500 restaurant members. The calculated sample size was 222 respondents chosen using systematic random sampling. Data analysis was conducted through SPSS, v23. Appropriate tests were applied to 4 variables determined as Customer Expectation, Perceived Quality, Perceived Value and customer satisfaction extracted from the ACSI index.The result shows that females are the target purchase group. Environmental factors respond mostly to Customer expectation and Perceived Quality; Quality and Environmental factors respond mostly to Perceived Value, Quality and Service; and Environmental factors influence Customer Satisfaction. From this study, Perceived Quality and Perceived Value are significantly positive for customer satisfaction but Customer expectation does not appear to positively affect customer satisfaction.The results indicate that customers focus on the actual experience achieved and overall feeling relating to the product and service experience - which together appears to support the ACSI theory. The assessment revealed that quality and service factors relating to Customer Expectation and Perceived Quality; Service/Environmental factors relating to Perceived Value need to be facilitated, as it can improve overall customer satisfaction for small restaurants. Moreover, it was realised that the demand for further examination related to the customer satisfaction is high and the need for developing more effective service delivery improvements centred on customer feedback.
Práticas formativas na educação profissional: a emergência de uma didática específica?
Authors: Vieira Marilandi Maria Mascarello , Araújo Maria Cristina Pansera de , Vieira Josimar De Aparecido
Published: February 2020

Este trabalho tem por objeto a discussão acerca da existência de uma didática específica para a Educação Profissional e seu propósito central foi identificar como autores referenciais dessa área, dentre eles Kuenzer (1998, 2010), Machado (2008, 2010), Ramos (2011, 2014), Barato (2004, 2008), Araujo (2008, 2010) Gruber, Allain; Wollinger (2017) e Wollinger; Allain; Gruber, (2017) compreendem essa temática. A abordagem metodológica foi orientada pela pesquisa qualitativa do tipo bibliográfica, analisando os trabalhos dos autores na tentativa de responder a seguinte indagação: Como os autores referenciais da área apresentam a discussão acerca da didática para a educação profissional e como têm caracterizado as práticas formativas que nela são desenvolvidas em suas produções acadêmicas? Os resultados indicam que, como expresso na primeira seção, as categorias gerais da didática, como as finalidades, os conteúdos, a metodologia e a avaliação são objetos de análise nos trabalhos, porém, embora se advogue a necessidade da elaboração de uma didática própria, posição defendida por autores analisados na segunda seção do trabalho, a educação profissional não conta com conhecimentos suficientes sobre os processos de produção e de aprendizagem dos saberes técnicos, especialmente dos processos operacionais, que subsidiem a formulação de proposições para elaboração dessa didática específica.
A Etapa Intermediária e o Juiz de Garantias no Processo Penal Brasileiro: um passo importante e insuficiente
Authors: Nunes da Silveira Marco Aurélio
Published: February 2020

A Lei 13.964/2019 alterou o Código de Processo Penal e passou a prever o juiz de garantias, com competência para os atos jurisdicionais proferidos na investigação preliminar e para o juízo de acusação. Embora novo no Brasil, o instituto já é bastante conhecido em países europeus, como Portugal e Itália, e em todos os demais países latino-americanos, onde a persecução penal é trifásica (etapa preliminar, etapa intermediária e juízo de mérito). Nestes países, o juiz de garantias atua em três campos: etapa preliminar, juízo de admissibilidade da acusação e preparação do juízo de mérito. Assim, em proposta metodológica comparativa, tomando como referência o processo penal chileno, este texto busca verificar se na legislação brasileira passa efetivamente a existir uma etapa intermediária. Conclui-se que, sim, está prevista uma etapa intermédia entre a investigação e o processo penal, ainda que seja parcial e limitada em relação à experiência estrangeira.
Korean Version of the Stroke Rehabilitation Motivation Scale: Reliability and Validity Evaluation
Authors: Park Mina , Lee Ji-Yeong , Ham Yeajin , Oh Sang-Wook , Shin Joon-Ho
Published: February 2020

Objective To translate the Stroke Rehabilitation Motivation Scale (SRMS), developed to evaluate the motivation level of stroke patients during rehabilitation, into the Korean language and to verify the reliability and validity of the Korean version of SRMS (K-SRMS).Methods The K-SRMS was developed following a structured process that included translation, verification, compromise assessment, reverse translation, feedback, and final correction. K-SRMS reliability was evaluated by performing internal consistency and test–retest analyses. The reliability test was conducted in 50 stroke patients. Its validity was assessed by comparing the K-SRMS with the scale and performing exploratory factor analysis. The validity test was conducted in 102 stroke patients.Results The test–retest analysis showed good reliability, and the internal consistency of the K-SRMS was similar to that of the original version for all, except 4, items. Thus, these 4 items were excluded, and then the validity test was conducted. Pearson correlation analysis demonstrated that the K-SRMS score was significantly correlated with the BAS total score (Pearson r=0.207, p<0.05). In the exploratory factor analysis, K-SRMS items were categorized into 7 groups (factors), and factors 1 and 4 showed mutual concordance with K-SRMS subscales, including intrinsic motivation factors and amotivation, respectively.Conclusion The newly developed K-SRMS showed good reliability and validity. It could also be used as a tool to objectify the degree of motivation for rehabilitation among stroke patients in clinical care and research.
Incidental Diagnosis of Pediatric Arytenoid Cartilage Dislocation During Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study: A Case Report
Authors: Lee Yonghyun , Park Hankyul , Park Jae Eun , Kim Seung Ki , Park Eun Sook , Rha Dong-wook
Published: February 2020

Arytenoid cartilage dislocation is one of the most common mechanical causes of vocal fold immobility. The most common etiologies are intubation and external trauma, but its incidence is lower than 0.1%. Its symptoms include dysphonia, vocal fatigue, loss of vocal control, breathiness, odynophagia, dysphagia, dyspnea, and cough. Although there are some reports of arytenoid cartilage dislocation in adults, there are only few reports on its occurrence in children. It is particularly difficult to detect the symptoms of arytenoid cartilage dislocation in uncooperative pediatric patients with brain lesions without verbal output or voluntary expression. We report a case of arytenoid cartilage dislocation with incidental findings in a videofluoroscopic swallowing study performed to evaluate the swallowing function.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Business Research, Vol. 13, No. 3
Authors: Duran Kevin
Published: February 2020

Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Business Research, Vol. 13, No. 3， 2020
The Impact of Reward and Knowledge Sharing Practices on Employee Performance: A Comparative Analysis between Awash and Dashen Bank S.C.
Authors: Elias Abebe Hanna , Tesfaye Haile Tegegne
Published: February 2020

Employee performance is measured by the quality of work, productivity, ability to work independently with little or no direction or follow-up to complete tasks, job knowledge, employees’ interpersonal relationships and so on. Reward systems have long been used as a strategy to motivate employees and increase their performance. Several studies have also suggested that knowledge sharing increases learning which improves employees’ job performance. Yet, in Ethiopia, several organizations haven’t done a comprehensive study on which type of reward system or knowledge sharing practice best fit them. The purpose of this study is to examine the reward system and knowledge sharing practices of two banks, Awash and Dashen, in Adama Ethiopia, and analyze the differences in their employee performance. To achieve this objective this study uses instruments based on intrinsic and extrinsic reward system and tacit and explicit knowledge sharing and their impact on employee performance. The target population are employees of Awash and Dashen bank in Adama, Ethiopia. An empirical study using qualitative data and survey method is employed to conduct this study. A convenient sample is collected from 120 employees in each bank. The theoretical and practical implications of the study are also discussed.
Informal Payments and Performance in the Health Care Sector: Possible Relationships in a Sub-National Perspective
Authors: Reginato Elisabetta , Fadda Isabella , Paglietti Paola , Pavan Aldo
Published: February 2020

The paper explores the relationship between corruption and performance dimensions of the Italian regional health care systems (RHSs). In Europe, Italy shows the widest sub-national in performance and corruption levels. The research focuses on petty corruption in health care. So-called informal payments are the most common form and were measured using data from the European Quality of Government Index Survey. The performance of Italian RHSs was assessed using key indicators divided into three analytical dimensions: health status; access to care; and quality of care. OECD Health Data was used as source data for health status and access to care. As a proxy for quality of care, the study used avoidable mortality, with data drawn from the Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT). The study formulated a research hypothesises that petty corruption has a negative influence on RHS performance. The findings showed considerable regional differences. The results did not confirm the research hypotheses. However, informal payments did show an adverse effect on renunciations to specialist medical examinations due to costs.
É possível descrever episódios de séries de televisão a partir de comentários online?
Authors: Loures Túlio C. , de Melo Pedro O. S. Vaz , Veloso Adriano A.
Published: February 2020

Por causa do uso onipresente da Internet e da Web 2.0 na sociedade atual, é fácil encontrar grupos ou comunidades de pessoas que discutem sobre os mais variados assuntos. Neste artigo, tentamos responder a questão sobre se, mesmo quando nada é explicitamente conhecido sobre a entidade referida na discussão, é possível formular uma ideia geral e resumida de suas características ao ler comentários sobre ela. Para estudar esse problema, analisamos o potencial que comentários têm para descrever séries de televisão, e realizamos uma tarefa de classificação de comentários a fim de identificar a qual série e episódio ele está associado. Essa tarefa de classificação serve como base de um método que seleciona comentários de alto valor descritivo para os episódios e séries. Resultados revelam que um pequeno conjunto de comentários conseguem descrever seus episódios e, quando tomados em conjunto, a série como um todo.
Social Capital Inequalities among Postgraduate Students and Social Selection Processes
Authors: Crepalde Neylson J. B. F.
Published: February 2020

This paper aims to discuss social capital inequalities between postgraduate students enrolled in a social sciences program in a Brazilian university. I analyze data from 47 postgraduate students using linear models, stochastic blockmodelling and the Social Selection Model (SSM). The analysis shows that social formations occur mainly from participation in research groups and from methodological perceived habilities.