bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Asociación entre diferentes factores y artritis psoriásica en pacientes del Centro Dermatológico “Dr. Manuel M. Giménez” en Resistencia, Chaco (Argentina)
Authors: Paniagua Baltasar A. , Melo Vanesa L. , De la Fuente Silvia M. , Escobar Solari Viviana , Sa Claudia F. , Genero Sebastián , Fiad María E. , Giménez Manuel F.
Published: April 2022

Introducción: La artritis psoriásica (AP) comprende una serie de alteraciones osteoarticulares que pueden asociarse a psoriasis cutánea (Ps).Objetivo: Evaluar la asociación entre diferentes factores y la presencia de AP en pacientes con Ps que se atienden en nuestro servicio. Materiales y métodos: Se incluyeron 236 pacientes con diagnóstico clínico y/o histopatológico de Ps, con y sin afectación articular, que habían sido evaluados en los consultorios externos del Centro Dermatológico "Dr. Manuel M. Giménez" de la ciudad de Resistencia, provincia del Chaco (Argentina), desde el 1 de junio del 2005 hasta el 31 de mayo del 2014. Se realizó análisis bivariado y regresión logística no condicional para evaluar asociaciones entre diferentes variables y la presencia de AP. Se consideraron significativos valores de p menores a 0,05.Resultados: De 236 pacientes consultantes por Ps cutánea, 87 (36,7%) presentaron AP. La edad promedio de los afectados de Ps con AP fue de 47,2 años y en los pacientes sin AP fue de 44,4. Con respecto al sexo, 51,7% de los pacientes con AP fueron de sexo femenino, mientras que en los pacientes sin AP la proporción de sexo femenino fue de 28,8%. De los pacientes con AP, el 79,3% presentó onicopatía y de los pacientes sin AP tuvo el 38,9%. La superficie cutánea evaluada por PASI tuvo un promedio de 11,2 en pacientes con AP y 10,1 en aquellos sin AP. En relación a los años de evolución de la Ps se observó una de 10,1 años en personas con AP y de 5,8 años en personas sin AP.Conclusiones: Nuestro estudio evidenció una diferencia estadísticamente significativa de padecer AP en presencia de psoriasis ungueal y el sexo femenino con mayor asociación.
Embolia pulmonar por metacrilato después de vertebroplastia percutánea en una paciente con osteomalacia
Authors: Kairuz Ivana Verónica , Stancich María Inés
Published: April 2022

La vertebroplastia percutánea es un procedimiento comúnmente utilizado en enfermedades reumatológicas con complicaciones sistémicas poco conocidas.Presentamos el caso de una paciente femenina de 62 años con osteomalacia grave, complicada con múltiples fracturas vertebrales, que presentó embolia pulmonar después de la vertebroplastia percutánea con polimetilmetacrilato. La migración del polimetilmetacrilato a la circulación pulmonar se produce por la extravasación desde el plexo venoso vertebral. La radiografía de tórax se debe realizar de forma rutinaria después del procedimiento de vertebroplastia a fin de detectar precozmente la embolia pulmonar. En caso de embolización pulmonar con polimetilmetacrilato, la heparina no fraccionada debe administrarse inmediatamente para prevenir la progresión de infarto pulmonar. La formación de trombos alrededor del material embólico podría reducirse con terapia de anticoagulación oral.
Estudio multicéntrico de deterioro cognitivo en lupus eritematoso sistémico: ECLES
Authors: D’Amico M.A.
Published: April 2022

Introducción: Los pacientes lúpicos presentan un riesgo incrementado de deterioro cognitivo (DC) comparado con individuos sanos, el cual puede ser debido a múltiples causas.Objetivo: Describir la frecuencia y características del deterioro cognitivo en pacientes con lupus sin manifestaciones neuropsiquiátricas conocidas.Materiales y método: Se incluyeron pacientes de 16 a 55 años con diagnóstico de LES según criterios del Colegio Americano de Reumatología (ACR) de 1997. Se incluyeron test neuropsicológicos acordes a la propuesta del ACR y el cuestionario de Beck para evaluar depresión. Se definió DC a valores de <2 o más desvíos estándar comparada con la media de población normal en al menos un test. Se consideró focal cuando afectó una o más medidas de un dominio y multifocal en 2 o más dominios. Para comparar proporciones se utilizó prueba exacta de Fisher y para comparar variables numéricas se usó prueba de Kruskal-Wallis. Se consideró significativo un valor de p <0,05.
Uso de la marihuana medicinal en enfermedades reumáticas
Authors: Scublinsky Darío
Published: April 2022

La marihuana medicinal ha sido propuesta en los últimos años como una solución a algunos problemas médicos refractarios a otros tratamientos. En este trabajo se realiza una breve revisión desde la historia moderna de los cannabinoides y la farmacología del THC, hasta la evidencia actual de la utilidad de estas sustancias en las enfermedades reumáticas.
Un caso de compromiso cutáneo severo en la clínica inicial presentación de dermatomiositis juvenil
Authors: Martins Vicente Robazzi Teresa Cristina
Published: April 2022

La dermatomiositis juvenil es una colagenopatía que afecta a niños y adolescentes, principalmente entre las edades de 4 y 16 años. Sus principales manifestaciones clínicas son la debilidad simétrica de músculos proximales, enzimas musculares elevadas y la presencia de lesiones cutáneas, como el heliotropo y las pápulas de gottron. Aquí describimos un caso de dermatomiositis juvenil con un inicio precoz a los 18 meses de edad, presentando lesions cutáneas ulcerativas severas y vasculopatía probablemente debido a la afectación gastrointestinal, que requirió tratamiento inmediato con inmunosupresores.
Vasculitis de miembros superiores e inferiores por arteritis de células gigantes
Authors: Finucci Curi Pablo
Published: April 2022

El compromiso extracraneal de la arteritis de células gigantes está dado fundamentalmente por la afectación del cayado aórtico y la aorta torácica. La vasculitis de grandes vasos en miembros superiores e inferiores es una manifestación infrecuente que puede determiner una importante morbimortalidad, siendo difícilmente reconocida si no existe la sospecha. Presentamos el caso de un varón de 63 años que en el contexto de un síndrome constitucional se le realizó una tomografía por emisión de positrones (PET) en la cual se identificaron imágenes sugestivas de arteritis en miembros superiores e inferiores.
Daño orgánico en síndrome antifosfolípido
Authors: Alba Paula
Published: April 2022

Las enfermedades autoinmunes sistémicas se caracterizan por una amplia y heterogénea variedad de manifestaciones clínicas. Las medidas propuestas para evaluar el pronóstico en ellas son la actividad de la enfermedad, el daño orgánico (DO) y la calidad de vida. El DO es definido como una pérdida permanente o cambio irreversible de la función de un órgano o Sistema como consecuencia de una manifestación clínica de la enfermedad. El daño irreversible puede ser el resultado de la actividad de la enfermedad, el tratamiento recibido para la misma o ambos, y la coexistencia de comorbilidades.
Composición corporal y somatotipo en jugadores de baloncesto universitario colombianos por posición de juego (Body composition and somatotype in Colombian college basketball players by playing position)
Authors: Corredor-Serrano Luisa Fernanda , García-Chavez Diego Camilo , Arboleda-Franco Santiago Adolfo
Published: April 2022

El objetivo del estudio fue caracterizar la composición corporal y el somatotipo en jugadores de baloncesto de nivel universitario en Colombia según la posición de juego. La muestra fue de 131 jugadores (edad: 21.5 ± 2.7 años) de los equipos participantes en los juegos nacionales universitarios. Se tomaron 22 medidas antropométricas (cuatro básicas, ocho pliegues, tres diámetros y siete perímetros); se determinó la composición corporal y el somatotipo según posiciones de juego y región geográfica del país. Se hizo un análisis estadístico descriptivo y comparaciones con la prueba ANOVA de una vía con Pos Hoc de Bonferroni o Games-Howell según se distribuyeron los datos. Se encontró que, en cuanto a características antropométricas y de composición corporal como: peso, talla, envergadura, masa muscular y masa ósea, la población estudiada está por debajo de estándares para el baloncesto según la posición de juego, en comparación con estudios a nivel mundial. El somatotipo se clasificó como mesomorfo balanceado. Los armadores presentaron los mejores valores para la composición corporal. En un análisis secundario por región del país, sólo se observaron diferencias en el componente graso entre dos regiones. Se presentan tablas de distribución percentil por posición de juego como referencia para el baloncesto universitario colombiano.   
Abstract. The objective of the study was to characterize body composition and somatotype in college-level basketball players in Colombia according to playing position. Sample consisted of 131 players (age: 21.5 ± 2.7 years) from the teams participating in the national university games. 22 anthropometric measurements were taken (four basic, eight folds, three diameters and seven perimeters); body composition and somatotype were determined according to playing positions and geographic region of the country. Descriptive statistical analysis and comparisons with one-way ANOVA and Bonferroni`s or Games-Howell`s Pos Hoc tests were performed according to data distribution. It was found that, in terms of anthropometric and body composition characteristics such as: weight, height, arm span, muscle mass and bone mass, the studied population is below standards for basketball according to the playing position, compared to different studies worldwide. Somatotype was classified as balanced mesomorph. Guards presented the best values for body composition. In a secondary analysis by region of the country, only differences were observed in the fat component between two regions and no other differences that denoted predominance in body composition in any of these regions. Percentile distribution tables by playing position are presented as a reference for Colombian college basketball.
Modelo técnico del push de empuje en el hockey sobre césped. Una propuesta de análisis (Technical model of the push in field hockey. An analysis proposal)
Authors: Moreno de la Fuente Joaquín , Rojas-Briceño Luis , Escalona-Riquelme Jaime , Merino-Muñoz Pablo , Cerda-Kohler Hugo , Miarka Bianca , Brito Ciro , Arriagada-Tarifeño David , Aedo-Muñoz Esteban
Published: April 2022

Este artículo presenta una visión propositiva de la bibliografía actual sobre la técnica de push de empuje desde la biomecánica. El objetivo de la investigación fue describir la técnica deportiva del push de empuje en el hockey sobre césped, con el fin de proponer bases para su análisis biomecánico a través de la determinación de OGR, PM y OB. Se revisaron las siguientes bases de datos; Pubmed, Google Académico y ScienceDirect, para obtener artículos seleccionados desde 2000-2020. Se utilizó la metodología PRISMA®; se incluyeron artículos; (i) estudios centrados en el hockey sobre césped (ii) artículos que hagan referencia al gesto del empuje y (iii) estudios escritos tanto en inglés, como en español. Los artículos incluidos fueron 5, posteriormente se elaboró un modelo técnico compuesto por tres fases: acomodación, aceleración y seguimiento, donde cada fase presento sus propósitos mecánicos y objetivos biomecánicos, entregando una estrategia innovadora para el análisis de la técnica deportiva con un enfoque desde el deporte hacia la biomecánica deportiva.
 
Abstract. The article presents a propositional point view of the current bibliography on the push technique from biomechanics. The aim of this research was to describe the push sports technique in field hockey, in order to propose bases for its biomechanical analysis through the determination of OGR, PM and OB. The following databases were reviewed; Pubmed, Google Scholar and ScienceDirect, to obtain selected articles from 2000-2020. The PRISMA® methodology was used; articles were included; (i) studies focused on field hockey (ii) articles that refer to the push gesture and (iii) studies written in both English and Spanish. The articles included were 5, subsequently a technical model was elaborated composed of three phases: accommodation, acceleration and monitoring, where each phase presented its mechanical purposes and biomechanical objectives, delivering an innovative strategy for the analysis of sports technique with a focus from the sport towards sports biomechanics.
Análisis del trabajo de contenidos matemáticos desde el área de Educación Física en Educación Primaria (Analysis of the work of mathematical contents from the area of Physical Education in Primary Education)
Authors: Otero Marta Arias , Lafuente Fernández Jorge Carlos
Published: April 2022

La motivación de los alumnos en las clases de Educación Física con carácter eminentemente práctico se contrapone al rechazo en otras áreas con clases más teóricas y con contenidos más abstractos. El presente artículo pretende valorar la motivación, las dificultades y el aprendizaje que supone el trabajo interdisciplinar de Matemáticas y Educación Física. Para ello se realiza una intervención en las clases de Educación Física, donde a través del deporte del voleibol se imparten diferentes contenidos propios del área de matemáticas. Setenta y dos alumnos/as de sexto curso de Primaria formaron parte de este estudio distribuidos en dos grupos, grupo experimental (n=36) y grupo control (n=36). Se utiliza una metodología mixta, cuantitativa descriptiva y cualitativa, a través de la realización de un test pedagógico (pre-test y post test) y el análisis de los diarios del alumnado. Tras el análisis de los resultados, se constata que los estudiantes mostraron gran motivación hacia el trabajo y una asimilación de los aprendizajes planteados, no encontrándose dificultades destacadas durante la intervención. Los contenidos de geometría, perímetro, probabilidad y estadística han sido los que aumentaron el porcentaje de acierto en mayor medida tras la intervención. Se concluye que la Educación Física constituye una herramienta válida y motivadora para trabajar contenidos matemáticos.
Abstract: The motivation of the students in Physical Education classes with an eminently practical nature is opposed to the rejection in other areas with more theoretical classes and with more abstract content. This article aims to assess the motivation, difficulties and learning involved in the interdisciplinary work of Mathematics and Physical Education. For this, an intervention is carried out in the Physical Education classes, where different contents of the area of ​​mathematics are taught through the sport of volleyball. Seventy-two sixth-grade primary school students were part of this study, divided into two groups, the experimental group (n = 36) and the control group (n = 36). A mixed methodology is used quantitative descriptive and qualitative, through the performance of a pedagogical test (pre-test and post-test) and the analysis of the students' diaries. After the analysis of the results, it is found that the students showed great motivation towards work and an assimilation of the proposed learning, not encountering any notable difficulties during the intervention. The contents of geometry, perimeter, probability and statistics, have been those that increased the percentage of success in greater measure after the intervention. It is concluded that Physical Education constitutes a valid and motivating tool to work on mathematical content.
Masculinidades y femineidades en estudiantes de educación física de Chile (Masculinities and femininities in physical education students in Chile)
Authors: Maureira Cid Fernando , Flores Ferro Elizabeth , Castillo Franklin , González Patricia
Published: April 2022

Los estereotipos de género son el conjunto de creencias sociales, atribuibles a las personas dependiendo de su sexo biológico: la femineidad para ellas y la masculinidad para ellos. Los objetivos del presente estudio son conocer las propiedades psicométricas del Inventario de Roles Sexuales de Bem en una muestra de estudiantes de Educación física de Chile y estudiar la incidencia de variables sociodemográficas sobre los roles de género en la muestra. La muestra estuvo constituida por 240 estudiantes de Educación Física de Chile, a quienes se le aplicó dicho instrumento. Los resultados muestran que el inventario posee niveles adecuados de validez y confiabilidad en la muestra estudiada. Las mujeres poseen un mayor nivel de masculinidad y femineidad en comparación con los varones. La orientación sexual, educación sexual, creencias religiosas o ingresos no inciden en los niveles de masculinidad y femineidad de la muestra. Se concluye que el instrumento es válido y confiable para ser aplicado a este tipo de muestras y que es necesario estudiar otros aspectos sociodemográficos que puedan predecir los comportamientos y actitudes masculinas y femeninas en estudiantes de educación física.
Abstract. Gender stereotypes are the set of social beliefs, attributable to people depending on their biological sex: femininity for them and masculinity for them. The objectives of this study are to know the psychometric properties of the Inventory of Sexual Roles of Bem in a sample of students of Physical Education of Chile and to study the incidence of sociodemographic variables on gender roles in the sample. The sample consisted of 240 students of Physical Education of Chile, to whom this instrument was applied. The results show that the inventory has adequate levels of validity and reliability in the sample studied. Women have a higher level of masculinity and femininity compared to men. Sexual orientation, sex education, religious beliefs or income do not affect the levels of masculinity and femininity in the sample. It is concluded that the instrument is valid and reliable to be applied to this type of samples and that it is necessary to study other sociodemographic aspects that could predict male and female behaviors and attitudes in physical education students.
Skills Development and Capacity Building within the Oceans Economy
Authors: Matoti Nwabisa
Published: April 2022

Skills development has been identified as one of the key contributors to the growth of the oceans economy. Capacity building in terms of ensuring that there are adequate resources, that is, human, physical and financial resources, to enhance the delivery of skills development initiatives is critical. The skills shortage challenge in South Africa mirrors global conditions, characterised by a mismatch between the supply and market demand for skills. South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP) emphasises the need for skills development in order to enhance the economic growth that could be brought about by an expanded skills base through better education and vocational training. The maritime sector workforce needs to be adequately skilled and be able to adapt to diverse environments and technological advancements. Inroads have been made into a bid to improve skills in the maritime sector through a number of initiatives that have been launched. This article will explore these initiatives as well as challenges that still need to be addressed within the skills development and capacity building focus area.
Forward Thinking for Leading Excellence in Maritime Education and Training
Authors: Kitada Momoko
Published: April 2022

In the wake of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR), maritime labour and skills needed for the future maritime industry are in question. The role of maritime education and training (MET) has become even more important to equip young people with necessary skills and support the growth of maritime industries. Based on a review of the literature on the impact of 4IR on maritime jobs, this paper proposes a human-centred approach to design the future maritime industry with various stakeholders. While appreciating scenario-based planning to prepare for the future, the paper discusses how South African readiness to technology would potentially provide an opportunity for forward thinking for leading excellence in maritime education and training.
A Systematic Survey of Business Intelligence Literature Using Machine Learning Techniques
Authors:   Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Thessaly, Volos, Greece, Houstis Elias , Fakas Georgios ,   Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Thessaly, Volos, Greece, Vavalis Manolis ,   Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Thessaly, Volos, Greece
Published: April 2022

Business intelligence (BI) comprises the strategies and technologies used by enterprises for the data analysis of business information for assisting its management and decision process. The principal aims of this study are: a) to complement the existing literature surveys in the BI area by identifying publications for the period 2007 to 2020, b) to classify these publications according to nine research strategies, c) to classify them according to various well-defined research topic categories, and d) apply machine learning techniques to assess their relevance with the BI field. We have collect 332 papers using ‘Google Scholar’ and a set of related keywords to the field of BI. The results show that most of the papers appeared during the years 2015 and 2017 [1]. The classifications of the literature based on research strategies and research topic indicate that most papers address formal theory and/or reviews and belong to the “benefits” research topic category. Finally, we attempt to increase the accuracy of the classification of aggregated information by utilizing machine learning techniques and estimating the “relevance” with respect to BI discipline. It appears that the overall best individual classifier is the SVM polynomial with ROSE sampling on 80% of the original data using the ‘TDM’ feature space, following by the Neural Networks with ROSE sampling on 80% of the original data using the ‘Topic’ feature space. We furthermore apply various ensemble methods, and we estimate and analyze their performance
Analyses of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (Edta) in Selected Binary Immiscible Solvents: The Role of Partition Coefficient, kD
Authors:   Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Ihiagwa, Nigeria, V O Onyeocha , A I Onuchukwu ,   Department of Chemistry, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli Campus Anambra, Nigeria, R E Enemo ,   Department of Chemistry, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli Campus Anambra, Nigeria
Published: April 2022

Background: The focus is on the extraction of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid from contaminants using binary immiscible solvents. The molecular distributions of EDTA in the binary solvents that are involved are the key factors that determine the magnitude of the partition coefficient. Methods: Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid was investigated in carbon tetrachloride-water, diethyl ether-water, and n-hexane-water binary solvents, at 30°C and atmospheric pressure, to determine the partition coefficients and the influence of interfering reactions, such as dimerization, ionization, etc. occurring with the distributions of the acid in the binary solvents and to ascertain the best binary solvent for the analyses of the acid. These analyses were done by titration. EDTA solute was introduced into the solvents and the concentrations of the pure molecules were calculated from the titration measurements. Results: Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid has the distribution coefficient, kD value of 1.9213 in carbon tetrachloride-water system with the dimerization constant, K of -30.7821. It has the ionization constant, α of 0.0149 in this medium. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid has the kD value of 1.2186 in diethyl ether-water system and dimerization constant of -23.8972 with the ionization constant of 0.0687. The kD of EDTA in n-hexane-water system is 0.2035 with the dimerization constant of 2329.7237 and ionization constant of 0.0005. Conclusion: Distribution coefficient technique is used for solute-solvent extraction, and the beneficiation of minerals. A high distribution coefficient shows preferential solubility in the solvent that is involved and hence good separation. From the three systems used, carbon tetrachloride-water and diethyl etherwater systems are good for the analyses of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. Carbon tetrachloride-water system is the best binary immiscible solvent, from the three systems investigated, for the extraction and purification of the acid. Good extraction and purification of EDTA in the recommended solvents will be done in several continuous steps.
Renal Burkitt Lymphoma: An Unusual Extra-Nodal Condition Diagnosed in a Child in Niger
Authors:   Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Zinder (Niger), DIONGOLE Hassane Moussa , TONDI Zeinabou Maiga MOUSSA ,   Faculty of Health Sciences, Abdou MOUMOUNI University (Niger) & Amirou Boubacar Diallo Hospital (Niger), HALIDOU Maazou ,   Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Zinder (Niger), BRAH Moustapha Maman ,   National Hospital of Zinder (Niger), GARBA AbdoulAziz ,   Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Zinder (Niger), LAOUALI Chaibou ,   National Hospital of Zinder (Niger), SERIBAH AbdoulAZIZ ,   National Hospital of Zinder (Niger), ZAKOU Abdoul RAZACK ,   National Hospital of Zinder (Niger), ATANDA Akinfenwa ,   Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (Nigeria), ROSTAING Lionel ,   Grenoble-Alpes University Hospital, Grenoble (France)
Published: April 2022

Renal Burkitt lymphoma is an aggressive malignant extra-ganglionic blood disease. It is an unusual event in children. A case is reported below. The patient was 8 years old; she was presenting with acute renal failure and edematous syndrome; proteinuria was mild. There was no organ enlargement nor adenopathy. After a while the diagnosis of Burkitt lymphoma was made after an anatomo-pathological examination of a kidney biopsy taken as part of an etiological assessment of this acute renal failure (urea=35 mmol/L, serum creatinine= 880 µmol/L) with an impaired general condition (WHO 3). The histological characteristics strongly suggested a lymphomatous process. An immunohistochemical examination confirmed renal Burkitt lymphoma. Unfortunately the patient died before chemotherapy was attempted
Estudo da fauna parasitária gastrintestinal de capivara, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris (Rodentia: Caviidae), do município de Barra Mansa, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Authors: Alves Dimitri Ramos , Freitas Caroline Costa de
Published: April 2022

Entre março e outubro de 2013, 23 amostras fecais de capivara Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris (Rodentia: Caviidae) provenientes da margem do Rio Paraíba do Sul, Barra Mansa, Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, foram coletadas para o estudo dos parasitos gastrintestinais. Foram encontrados parasitos em todas as amostras fecais. Espécimes pertencentes a seis espécies de parasitos foram registradas: uma de protozoário coccidio, uma de cestoide e quatro de nematoides. O nematoide Protozoophaga obesa (Diesing, 1851) Travassos, 1923 apresentou maior valor de prevalência.
Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Acceleration Time: Correlation with Left Ventricular Diastolic Function, Sex, And Age
Authors:   Red Cross Hospital – Brazilian Red Cross, Curitiba, PR, Brazil., Macedo Coimbra Renan , Camarozano Ana Cristina ,   Red Cross Hospital – Brazilian Red Cross, Curitiba, PR, Brazil., Rocha Fortes de Sá Cintia ,   Red Cross Hospital – Brazilian Red Cross, Curitiba, PR, Brazil., de Castro Carmo Daniela ,   Red Cross Hospital – Brazilian Red Cross, Curitiba, PR, Brazil., Fortunato Jerônimo Antonio ,   Red Cross Hospital – Brazilian Red Cross, Curitiba, PR, Brazil., Zenóbio Darwich Rubens ,   Red Cross Hospital – Brazilian Red Cross, Curitiba, PR, Brazil., Villela Baroncini Liz Andréa ,   Red Cross Hospital – Brazilian Red Cross, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
Published: April 2022

Background: Pulmonary artery acceleration time (PAAT) can be used as a parameter in the evaluation of pulmonary hypertension and aids left ventricular diastolic function (LVDF) analyses. Objective: To assess whether there is a correlation between PAAT and LVDF parameters in individuals with a preserved left ventricular systolic function and by sex, age, and cardiovascular risk factors. Method: Observational cross-sectional study. One hundred nineteen patients were selected (59 women [49.6%]). The subjects underwent transthoracic echocardiography including measurements of PAAT, E and A waves and E/A ratio, e’ septal and e’ lateral waves and E/e’ ratio, pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP), and left atrial volume. Results: In female patients, a positive correlation (Spearman’s correlation coefficient – Spearman correlation coefficient [SCC]) was found between the PAAT value and the lateral e’ (SCC, 0.47; p = 0.002), with the E/A ratio (SCC, 0.32; p = 0.04), and with septal e’ (SCC, 0.36; p = 0.023), and a negative correlation between PAAT and PASP (SCC, -0.43; p = 0.034). In men, no correlation was found between PAAT and any parameters. Lower PAAT values were found in women with systemic arterial hypertension (hypertension) than in women without hypertension (0.13 ± 0.03 s versus 0.16 ± 0.03 s; p = 0.015). Conclusion: The present study showed a significant correlation between PAAT and some LVDF parameters in female patients only. Hypertension was correlated with lower PAAT values in women.
Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion and Mitral Annular Systolic Excursion: Correlation with Left Ventricular Diastolic Function
Authors:   Red Cross Hospital, Curitiba, PR, Brazil, Bedenko Martins André Américo , Yoshida Osaku Leonardo ,   Red Cross Hospital, Curitiba, PR, Brazil, Camarozano Ana Cristina ,   Red Cross Hospital, Curitiba, PR, Brazil, Rocha Fortes de Sá Cintia ,   Red Cross Hospital, Curitiba, PR, Brazil, de Castro Carmo Daniela ,   Red Cross Hospital, Curitiba, PR, Brazil, Fortunato Jerônimo Antonio ,   Red Cross Hospital, Curitiba, PR, Brazil, Darwich Rubens Zenóbio ,   Red Cross Hospital, Curitiba, PR, Brazil, Villela Baroncini Liz Andréa ,   Red Cross Hospital, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
Published: April 2022

Introduction: Tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion and mitral annular systolic excursion are parameters used to assess the systolic function of the right ventricle and left ventricle, respectively. Little is known about its relationship with left ventricular diastolic function. Objective: To assess whether the values of mitral annular systolic excursion and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion correlate with parameters used in the evaluation of left ventricular diastolic function. Method: Observational cross-sectional study. Two hundred nine individuals were selected, 116 women, with both ventricles normal systolic function. The analyzes were performed for men and women, through Pearson correlation coefficient and Sperman correlation coefficient. Tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion, mitral annular systolic excursion, atrial volumes and left ventricular diastolic function parameters on transthoracic echocardiogram were obtained. Results: In women, mitral annular systolic excursion was positively correlated with lateral e ‘(Sperman correlation coefficient of 0.22; p=0.016) and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion was positively correlated with E / A ratio (Sperman correlation coefficient of 0.23; p=0.037), lateral e’ (Sperman correlation coefficient of 0.28; p=0.012), and septal e’ (Sperman correlation coefficient of 0.28; p=0.012), and negatively with the E/e’ ratio (Pearson correlation coefficient of -0.27; p=0.018), and A wave (Pearson correlation coefficient of -0.29; p=0.009). In men, only mitral annular systolic excursion correlated positively with E wave (Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.21; p=0.037), lateral e’ (Sperman correlation coefficient of 0.34; p <0.001) and the septal e’ (Sperman correlation coefficient of 0.26; p=0.008). There was no correlation between mitral annular systolic excursion and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion and atrial volumes. Hypertension and diabetes mellitus influenced tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion and mitral annular systolic excursion values correlated to E and A waves, E/A ratio, septal and lateral e’ waves, and E/e’ ratio. Conclusion: In the present study, mitral annular systolic excursion and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion values showed a significant correlation with some parameters of left ventricular diastolic function, with stronger evidence on female sex.
Cardiac Fibroma: Long-Term Follow-up by Cardiac Magnetic Resonance
Authors:   Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, Sayuri Oshiro Fernanda , Serra Valério Raul ,   Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, Eyer Rodrigues Alfredo Augusto ,   Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, Szarf Gilberto ,   Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, Uellendahl Marly ,   Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, Menezes de Siqueira Maria Eduarda ,   Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Published: April 2022

Background: Primary cardiac neoplasms are rare, and a correct diagnosis is essential to planning the most appropriate treatment. Objective: To demonstrate the role of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) in the assessment, diagnosis, and follow-up of cardiac fibroma. Case report: Female 21-year-old patient with a myocardial mass detected on echocardiogram. CMR confirmed a diagnosis of cardiac fibroma. The patient chose to be followed up, and her condition remained stable after six years. Discussion: Cardiac fibromas are the second most common neoplasm in children and young people. On CMR, it is characterized by intense and homogeneous delayed enhancement. CMR plays an important role in the assessment of cardiac masses.
Myocardial Involvement in Chagas Disease: From the Perspective of Cardiovascular Magnetic Ressonance Assessment
Authors:   Hospital das Clínicas, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto , University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil., Turin Moreira Henrique , Jardim Volpe Gustavo ,   Hospital das Clínicas, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto , University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil., Schmidt André ,   Hospital das Clínicas, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto , University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
Published: April 2022

Chagas disease represents an important public health problem, especially in endemic countries in Latin America. Chronic cardiomyopathy is its most frequent clinical presentation. Myocardial involvement has a multifactorial pathogenesis and can lead to heart failure, thromboembolic events, arrhythmias, and sudden death. In this context, cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) is an excellent noninvasive method for investigating myocardial damage and understanding the mechanisms and consequences of these injuries. CMR has high spatial resolution and tissue characterization capacity, enabling a highly reliable morphofunctional analysis and the identification of risk markers for adverse events in patients with Chagas disease. This exam is very useful for the diagnosis and follow-up of these patients in the routine clinical setting.
Behavior and Participation of Marginal Communities in the Implementation of Health Protocols in Facing the Covid-19 Pandemic (Cases in Coastal Areas and Small Islands, West Lombok Regency)
Authors: Karyadi Lalu Wiresapta , Wijayanti Ika , Komalasari Maya Atri
Published: April 2022

The context of this research emphasizes the issue of implementing the Covid-19 health protocol associated with the behaviour and participation of marginalized communities in coastal areas and small islands. This study aims to determine the behaviour (knowledge, attitudes/beliefs, compliance with actions) and the level of participation of marginalized communities in the implementation of the Covid-19 health protocol. This research was conducted using a survey technique carried out in the coastal area and small islands of West Lombok Regency. Data was collected by means of interviews, in-depth interviews and non-participatory observations. The descriptive analysis for behavioral variables includes 3 (three) indicators, namely: knowledge, attitudes and beliefs, and compliance with the Covid-19 health protocol. For the level of participation, descriptive analysis was carried out in 4 (four) stages, namely: planning, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance / development stages. The results of the study show: (1) the behavior of marginalized communities is in the low category (not good). The knowledge of marginalized communities regarding the Covid-19 Health protocol is high (good), but the attitude/belief and appropriateness of action towards the implementation of the Covid-19 Health Protocol is in the low category. (2) The participation of marginalized communities as a whole is in the low category. The lowest level of participation was at the program evaluation stage, followed later by participation at the planning, implementation and maintenance/development stages of the Covid-19 health protocol.
Psychodiagnostic Classification Systems: A Critical View
Authors: Kountouras Georgios , Sotirgiannidou Konstantina
Published: April 2022

The need for a more and more comprehensive classification system of mental disorders that responds to the difficulties of the subject is more imperative than ever. The purpose of this study through a critical look is to highlight the way a diagnostic system "thinks" about the symptoms of each subject. Methodologically, in the context of the modern international literature, an attempt is made to capture perceptions from the field of scientific knowledge regarding psychodiagnostic systems that dominate the mental health field. More specifically, it reflects the way in which each psychodiagnostic system classifies symptoms in the context of a phenomenology of things, leaving aside the personal pain and the uniqueness of each subject. In conclusion, it seems that psychodiagnostic systems talk about symptoms that are divided into clusters and each of them gets a name. They don’t talk about causes, they don’t take into account the difference, nor the environment and the temperament of each person, as a result of which difficulties are created because they do not aim therapeutically at what gives birth to the symptom, but at what each symptom shows.
Establishment of Regional Regulations DPRD in Surabaya City as a Means of Realizing a Development, Humanist and Sustainable
Authors: Saleh Moh. , Utomo Cahyo Siswo
Published: April 2022

The research used in the process of this article uses a type of legal research, the way it works is researching library or secondary materials that have been collected. The vision of Surabaya City government is to make Surabaya an advanced, humanist and sustainable city, so regional regulations that are legal umbrella in achieving this vision must be able to achieve indicators of an advanced, humanist and sustainable city. Indicators of sustainable cities are improvement of environment quality, the development of integrated facilities and infrastructure, and implementation of quality local government. If these indicators can be achieved, then city of Surabaya will become an advanced, humane and sustainable city in accordance with city vision of Surabaya. For this reason, in accordance with its function, the Surabaya City DPRD plays a role in formation of regional regulations starting from its role in proposing, which regional regulations that are result in proposal are usually referred to as DPRD Initiative Regional Regulations, then ratify regional regulations both those originating from the proposal of the Mayor or local government ranks as well as those originating from DPRD members themselves, as well as a supervisory function in the implementation of regional regulations that have been valid as part of realizing the vision of Surabaya City. In addition to formation of regional regulations, the effectiveness of achieving the mission is closely related to implementation and supervision in its implementation, Surabaya City of government can be optimal in carrying out its implementation and together with the DPRD to supervise its implementation.
Legal Policy on Regulation of Employment Law in Order to Improve Micro, Small and Medium Business Activities Papua Mom’s in Sorong City
Authors: Suwardi Suwardi , Rizal Kurniawan Ahmad
Published: April 2022

Legal research is a scientific activity based on certain methods, systematics and thoughts, which aims to study one or several certain legal phenomena by analyzing them. Law No.11-2020 is part of the latest legal protection solution that is compiled to help provide solutions to the problems of MSME centers, such as capital, permits and marketing as well as access to data-based government projects. This can be seen in articles of amendment contained in Law No.11-2020, which includes providing convenience, legal protection and empowering MSMEs is placed at the beginning with Cooperatives, which is followed by an increase in investment ecosystem, rapid national strategic projects with protection and welfare of workforce.
The Role of a New Generation of Textbooks in the Introduction of Competence Approach to the Education System (On the example of disciplines “Strength of materials” and “Technical Mechanics”)
Authors: Nabiev Abdimital , Eshbaeva Zokhida Norkulovna , Shokirova Mukaddas Musaxonovna
Published: April 2022

The article discusses the creation of a new generation of textbooks aimed at developing a symbiotic relationship between higher education, science and industry, as well as ensuring the unity of “Knowledge-skill-qualification-competency” in individual activities based on relevance. Also, in the didactic combination of theory and practice, a model of personal and professional qualities of the participants involved in the education of a harmoniously developed generation is recommended.
Legal Assurance Against Contract Workers in Review of Copyright Law
Authors: Kasmoen Jasper Mario , Saleh Mohammad
Published: April 2022

This research is descriptive in a normative juridical manner, using secondary data, primary and secondary legal materials. Legal protection and welfare for workers is duty of government. One form of welfare is by making policies in form of revising Law Number 13 of 2003 concerning Manpower with Law Number 11 of 2020 concerning Job Creation and its derivatives Government Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia Number 35 of 2021 concerning Work Agreements for a certain time, Outsourcing, Time Work and Rest Time, and Termination of Employment. The Employment Creation Act has provided answers to problems regarding compensation at the end of the employment relationship with the addition of Article 61A. Where in the article stipulates that when the work agreement for a certain time ends, entrepreneur is obliged to provide compensation money to the worker whose amount is adjusted to the working period of the worker concerned. However, after Employment Creation Act was enacted, there are still several problems that deserve attention, including: there is no limit regarding with maximum period for a certain type of work agreement based on completion of a particular job, there are no legal consequences if work agreement a certain time is made in writing, and there is no arrangement regarding notification from employer regarding extension and renewal of work agreement for a certain time.
Formation of Linguo-Culturological Competence of Future Native Language Specialists
Authors: Duysabayeva Dilbar
Published: April 2022

Today, one of the most important directions in the development of education is the use of a competency-based approach, in particular, in the development of skills related to the practical application of a person's communicative abilities, and cultural, social, informational competencies. Despite the fact that this issue is widely discussed in the scientific and pedagogical literature, the cognitive approach prevails in schools and universities. Recently, in the scientific literature, considerable attention has been paid to the concept of "linguocultural competence", "linguocultural competency". Linguistic and cultural competence is a system of knowledge about culture, embodied in a certain national languageand aggregate of special skills on operating this knowledge in practice. This article deals with the problems of the concept of "competency" and "linguocultural competency". Modern approaches to the formation of linguocultural competence in the training of teachers of the Kazakh language and literature are considered.
Exploring the Nature of School Violence in the Selected Public High Schools: Case Study of Jozini Settlement, Kwazulu-Natal Province, South Africa
Authors: Thobani Qwabe Thamsanqa , Maluleke Witness , Adisa Olutola Adewale
Published: April 2022

The widespread nature of school violence among public high schools negatively affects educational systems, resulting to school possible dropouts and poor academic results. Despite the Department of Basic Education (DBE) strategies and recommendations in managing this scourge, a gap exists concerning management of school violence in public schools of South Africa, Jozini settlement of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Province in particular. From a qualitative standpoint, coupled with case study research design, this study used purposive sample to select 25 participants as follows: Fifteen (15) Educators, three (3) Principals, three (3) Heads of Departments (HoD’s) and four (4) Social workers.  Data were collected through the application of semi-structured Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and analysed using Inductive Thematic Content Analysis (TCA). The findings of this study indicate that most students experience violence in school. It is found that the common nature of school violence is verbal abuse and bulling. It is recommended that every school must have intervention team which consist of at least the local South African Police Service (SAPS) officials, KZN DBE personnel from district level, School Governing Body (SGB) members, academics and educators to deal with the outrange nature of school violence in selected public high schools of Jozini settlement. Equally, the intervention team must have at least one mandatory meeting a month to look at the matters of school violence.
Using Evidence of Empirical Research to Understand the Nature and Extent of Stock Theft: Lessons from Limpopo Province of South Africa
Authors: Maluleke Witness
Published: April 2022

Using evidence of empirical research to understand the nature and extent of stock theft in the Limpopo Province of South Africa was the objective of this study. This qualitative study collected data through semi-structured Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), by purposively selecting prominent South African Police Service (SAPS) members, this was aided by the adoption of non-empirical research design: Systematic review, closely looking at recent reputable reports across globe, while using South Africa as a case study, restricted to 2000-2021 [Not in sequence]. The inductive Thematic Content Analysis (TCA) was applied for data analysis.This study established that the current relationship between the local livestock farmers and community members nor relevant stakeholders [Anti-Stock theft structures] is in current disarray state, further positively contributing to the increase of this crime, moreover, adequate deterrent (Combative, Preventative and Investigative) strategies seem to be ineffective. The relevant parties unclearly understand the nature and extent of stock theft in the study locations. It was concluded and recommended that the existing stock theft combating, prevention and investigation strategies be integrated with empirical research studies to enhance current practices. The SAPS Stock Theft Units (STUs) in the Limpopo Province should be strengthened by emphasing closer collaboration, interaction and information exchange amongst these stakeholders and to promote greater awareness, pertaining the nature and extent of this crime across the province, as understanding stock theft phenomenon and prevalence, is critical to its prevention.
Conceptual Approaches to Research Digitization
Authors: Faridovich Safiullin Aziz
Published: April 2022

The purpose of this study is to investigate the methodology, approaches, and assessment of the impact of digitalization on the sustainable development of the company. The modern economy is based on the constant development: advanced, modernized and invented new management models, products and systems. Such development in recent years is directly related to the concept of “digitalization”.