bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Why doctors are not satisfied with their job current status in tertiary care hospitals
Authors: Ali Faiza Sadaqat , Zuberi Bader Faiyaz , Raheed Tazeen , Shaikh Majid Ahmed
Published: December 2018

Objective: To determine level and factors of job satisfaction among doctors working in tertiary care hospitals in Pakistan.

Methods: This is a multi-center cross-sectional survey conducted among Post graduate trainees, medical officers, consultants and faculty doctors. Job satisfaction was measured using 35 specific questions about sources of work-related stress and sources of work-related satisfaction. Satisfaction was defined if mean score of a factor was ≥3.0, where factors were rated using a 5-point Linkert scale ranging from 1 (completely dissatisfied) to 5 (completely satisfied).

Results: In this study 373 doctors participated, out of which 215(57.6%) were males. Over all mean satisfaction score was of 2.69±0.37. Departmental mean satisfaction scores were Internal medicine 2.71±0.35, Medical subspecialties 2.63±0.38, Surgical and allied 2.73±0.45. Designation means were Consultant 2.87±0.38, Faculty 2.78±0.44, Medical officer/Registrar 2.50±0.32, Post graduate trainee 2.71±0.45. Public and private sector means satisfaction scores were 2.53±0.80 and 2.92 ±0.84 respectively.

Conclusion: Job dissatisfaction was seen among doctors from all the tiers and departments. Public sector doctors were more dissatisfied than private sector doctors. Increasing age, duration of current posting and working experience, positively correlated with satisfaction level.

How to cite this:Ali FS, Zuberi BF, Rasheed T, Shaikh MA. Why doctors are not satisfied with their job-current status in tertiary care hospitals. Pak J Med Sci. 2019;35(1):205-210. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.35.1.72

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Teaching Younger Schoolchildren to Heuristic Methods for Solving Creative Problems in the Course of Extracurricular Activities
Authors: Малинкина Т. , Malinkina T. , Соловьева Е. , Solov'eva E.
Published: December 2018

The article reveals the features of teaching younger schoolchildren to heuristic methods for solving creative problems using elements of the “Theory of Inventive Problem Solving” technology implemented in the process of extracurricular activities. The program approach to the organization of circle work of the general intellectual direction, focused on the development of creative abilities of children of primary school age in extracurricular time is considered. As a research method, the authors used an experimental experiment, including the diagnosis of the creative potential of pupils of primary school age.
Integrative Approach to the Evaluation of Implementation Research Projects: Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Authors: Унтура Галина , Untura Galina , Новикова Татьяна , Novikova Tatyana , Горбачева Наталья , Gorbacheva Natalya
Published: December 2018

The article is devoted to the methodological foundations of an integrative approach to managing and evaluating the effectiveness of interdisciplinary projects with many participants. The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of interdisciplinary projects of the Novosibirsk Scientific Center in accordance with the methodology of the integrative approach, which takes into account the multi-purpose use of the results of research and development of a specific scientific direction in different fields (science, education, production). The essence of the integrative assessment of projects consists in the integrated application of the methods of the typology of scientific results and methods of project analysis, which allows to take into account the totality of the obtained results of an interdisciplinary project, starting from the stage of basic research and ending with the development stages of product prototypes or new technologies of high readiness. The analysis of the characteristics and effects of the projects that we use in the assessment methodology is carried out from the standpoint of different criteria: the attainability of world-class scientific results; increase the level of technology readiness, the use of scientific results in education and production. Innovative opportunities of projects can be additionally economically evaluated by methods of project analysis. The examples of the success of projects in terms of their high applicability for the development of priority areas of science and technology, improving the quality of education are shown. The findings can be used to develop a strategy for the development of regional research centers where research institutes of different profiles are located and in the management of research projects with many participants.
The Institutional Problem of Economic Growth in Modern Russia
Authors: Басовский Леонид , Basovskiy Leonid , Басовская Елена , Basovskaya Elena
Published: December 2018

In the Russian economy the fourth technical and economic paradigm dominates and has reached the maximum possible productivity. Economic growth is possible based on the spread of new post-industrial technical and economic paradigms. Modeling of economic growth in the period 2008–2016, shows the immunity of scientific and technological progress by the economy of the country. The reason for this immunity and the slowdown in economic growth is the influence of federal laws and the work of government officials.
The Practice of the Italian Republic in the Field of Combating Money Laundering
Authors: Шелестинский Денис , Shelestinskiy Denis , Буртасова А. , Burtasova A.
Published: December 2018

The process of formation of the existing system of counteraction to legalization of proceeds from crime, which is based on the principles of interaction between financial, administrative institutions and law enforcement bodies, is considered in the work. Unlike the United States and Great Britain, the Ministry of Economy and Finance is responsible for developing policies to counteract money laundering in Italy. The paper analyzes the activities of the national financial intelligence unit of Italy — L’Unita` di informazione finanziaria per l’Italia (UIF), established in accordance with Legislative Decree 231/2007 as an independent body within the structure of the Bank of Italy, as well as the National Commission for Companies and The stock exchange and the Institute for Insurance Supervision. Based on the data received, the authors draw attention to the fact that Italy has a well thought-out regime for countering the legalization of proceeds from crime through a well-developed legal framework. During the research, the authors used historical, logical, statistical, systemic and prognostic methods of investigation. The main conclusion of the study was that the distinctive feature of the Italian system is the close interaction of the national financial intelligence unit with the Bank of Italy, whose formally independent but essentially structural subdivision is it.
Efficiency Technological Ways in Economy of New Zealand
Authors: Шишкин Андрей , Shishkin Andrey , Гришина Светлана , Grishina Svetlana
Published: December 2018

In the present work new results were obtained characterizing the economic evaluation of efficiency of technological structures in New Zealand economy. This study is based on the analysis of Kondratiev long waves. With the help of Kondratiev wave was carried out an analysis of the dates of transition from one to another structure in New Zealand economy. The dating allowed us to determine the limits of the existence of one way of life as precisely as possible and the beginning of the birth of another. Thus, the productivity of relic structures in the economy of New Zealand, the fifth and sixth modes, was established. The productivity of the fourth order by using this model had a sufficiently high level of error, which did not allow to determine its productivity with the greatest accuracy. The productivity of relict structures in the New Zealand economy is 2,655.12 Geri-Hemis 2005 dollars. The maximum productivity of the fifth technological order in the New Zealand economy is 16,976.42 thousand Geri-Hemis dollars 2005. The maximum productivity of the sixth technological order in the economy of New Zealand is 27,915.42 thousand Geri-Hemis dollars 2005 The efficiency of the third technological mode when using this model with the highest level of confidence could not be determined.
After-effects of geomagnetic storms: statistical analysis and theoretical explanation
Authors: Ратовский Константин , Ratovsky Konstantin , Клименко Максим , Klimenko Maksim , Клименко Владимир , Klimenko Vladimir , Чирик Николай , Chirik Nikolay , Коренькова Нина , Korenkova Nina , Котова Дарья , Kotova Daria
Published: December 2018

Our previous studies have shown the presence of daytime positive electron density disturb-ances during several days after the start of the recovery phase. The aim of this paper is to study after-effects of geomagnetic storms (after-storm effects), i.e. ionospher-ic effects observed on the 3–5th day after the beginning of the storm recovery phase. From numerical calcula-tions with the GSM TIP model, we have found the main mechanisms for the formation of the after-storm effects. Using Irkutsk (52° N, 104° E) and Kaliningrad (54° N, 20° E) ionosonde data, we have carried out a statistical analysis of daytime ionospheric responses to geomagnetic storms. As a result of the analysis, we obtained averaged ionospheric responses at the beginning of the storm recovery phase and for five consecutive days. The statistical analysis results received near the beginning of the recovery phase are in good agreement with the well-known ionospheric effects of geomagnetic storms obtained in previous studies. For the first time, the obtained statistics of iono-spheric responses observed on the 3–5th day after the beginning of the recovery phase allowed us to reveal the dependence of after-storm ionospheric effects on season, storm intensity, and ionosonde geomagnetic latitude. In addition, we for the first time present the interpretation of after-storm ionospheric effects from numerical simulation results.
Changes in the middle and upper atmosphere parameters during the January 2013 sudden stratospheric warming
Authors: Ясюкевич Анна , Yasyukevich Anna , Клименко Максим , Klimenko Maksim , Куликов Юрий , Kulikov Yury , Клименко Владимир , Klimenko Vladimir , Бессараб Федор , Bessarab Fedor , Кореньков Юрий , Korenkov Yuriy , Маричев Валерий , Marichev Valery , Ратовский Константин , Ratovsky Konstantin , Колесник Сергей , Kolesnik Sergey
Published: December 2018

We present the results of complex obser-vations of various parameters of the middle and upper atmosphere over Siberia in December 2012 – January 2013, during a major sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) event. We analyze variations in ozone concentration from microwave measurements, in stratosphere and lower mesosphere temperatures from lidar and satellite measurements, in the F2-layer critical frequency (foF2), in the total electron content (TEC), as well as in the ratio of concentrations of atomic oxygen to molecular nitrogen (O/N2) in the thermosphere. To interpret the observed disturbances in the upper atmosphere, the experimental measurements are compared with the results of model calculations obtained with the Global Self-consistent Model of Thermosphere—Ionosphere—Protonosphere (GSM TIP). The response of the upper atmosphere to the SSW event is shown to be a decrease in foF2 and TEC during the evolution of the warming event and a prolonged increase in O/N2, foF2, and TEC after the SSW maximum. For the first time, we observe the relation between the increase in stratospheric ozone, thermospheric O/N2, and ionospheric electron density for a fairly long time (up to 20 days) after the SSW maximum at midlatitudes.
Simulating Siberian Radioheliograph response to the quiet Sun
Authors: Лесовой Сергей , Lesovoi Sergey , Кобец Вероника , Kobets Veronika
Published: December 2018

The Siberian Radioheliograph (SRH) correlation plot is the time dependence of the sum of absolute values of complex correlations over all baselines. These plots are built for each operating frequency of SRH. The correlation is related not only to the spatial coherence of the incident microwave emission but also to antenna gains. That is why we have to consider real SRH antenna gains and shadowings. Correlation plots obtained by SRH are related to microwave flux density of the Sun and spatial features of microwave sources. Also the correlation plots show variability of SRH beam pattern in time with constant flux density and spatial structure of sources. The SRH beam pattern depends on position of the Sun with respect to SRH, which changes with time. This leads to variations of these plots, which can be confused, for example, with the quasi-harmonic oscillations of the microwave flux produced by sources located above sunspots. Because the solar disk is an extended source, the correlation plot variability is mostly due to the SRH response to the quiet Sun. The smaller is the microwave source, the smaller are the correlation plot variations caused by a change of the beam pattern. Relatively fast variations result from long baseline responses, so it is undesirable to exclude them from the plots. Moreover, the sensitivity of the plots is better when all baselines are taken in account. The impact of the correlation plot variations on the eruptive event response is especially strong because variations of microwave flux during such events are comparable with those of the correlation plots in magnitude and time. From the above it seems reasonable to simulate the SRH response to the quiet solar disk and correct the correlation plots.

In this work, we propose a method for simulating correlation plots, which allows us to correct their variations caused by time and frequency dependence of SRH response to the solar disk. The correlation plots are simulated either by summing all model antenna pair responses to the model solar disk or by summing the corresponding values of the solar disk visibility under the assumption that the visibility is ~J1(x)/x, where J1(x) is the Bessel function of the first kind. Also we consider the shadowing of antennas nearest to the center of the SRH antenna array.
Editorial
Authors: Cyranka Katarzyna
Published: December 2018

Let's hope and be ready for similar inspiration by reading the results of many other studies seeking answers to such scattered questions as those asked in this issue about: psychiatric and contextual determinants of temporary incapacity to work in police [Krzemiński and Florkowski], frequency of alcohol use disorder in hospitalized men [Patel et al.], mutual reactions of therapists and patients during short-term psychodynamic therapy [Petraglia et al], effects of transaction analysis on trauma related to the love break up [Rajabi and Nikpoor], the importance of selenium in the pharmacotherapy of obsessive-compulsive disorder [Sayyah et al.], the occurrence of depressive disorders in people treated for lower back pain [Srivastava et al.], or finally, correlations between personality traits and interpersonal relationships between siblings [Walęcka-Matyja].
Selected psychiatric and environmental factors
influencing the incapacity to work in the police force
in relation to gender
Authors: Krzemiński Sławomir , Florkowski Antoni
Published: December 2018

Aim of the study

To evaluate the causes of incapacity for further service in the Police of women and men due to health issues and show any differences related to gender.

Subject or material and methods

Analysis of certification and medical records of 130 patients with documented mental disorders, who require more than 5 years of psychiatric treatment. This research uses a structured sociodemographic and medical questionnaire designed specifically for this project.

Results

The mean age of the studied group was 48 for women and 44 for men. Seniority of woman was mostly 21 to 25 years and more than 25 years, whereas seniority of men between 21 and 25 years. The period of treatment in psychiatric health clinics was longer for women. The most common cause for incapacity for work were chronic neurotic disorders amounting to 87.69% of women and 98.41% of men.

Discussion

Difficulties in the professional functioning of members of uniformed services, which suffered from neurotic disorders causing incapacity for further service was documented in the literature.

Conclusions

The results of this research indicate, that in the analyzed population of police officers the main cause of incapacity for work were chronic neurotic neurasthenic disorders. Seniority as well as age of the police officers retiring from the Police force was higher in women. Neurotic disorders often coexisted with somatic disorders, among which were hypertension and degenerative disorders of the spine. Neurotic and neurasthenic disorders qualified the examined individuals to the third invalidity group due to serving in the Police.
Prevalence of alcohol use disorders in hospitalised male patients
Authors: PATEL DR. TEJAS , BRAHMBHATT DR. MEHUL , VANKAR DR. GANPAT
Published: December 2018

Aim of the study

To find out prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorders (AUD) among hospitalized patients at a tertiary care centre in Medical, Surgical and Orthopaedic trauma wards.

Subject or material and methods

: It is prospective, randomized, cross-sectional study at a tertiary hospital in a state with prohibition policy. Patients hospitalized in Medical, Surgical and Orthopaedic trauma wards (n=150 in each ward) were screened for AUD by using Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test(AUDIT). Psychiatrist evaluated them as per DSM IV TR criteria. Case records were examined for mention of AUD by the treating physician. Chi square test, and two tailed t test were applied appropriately. p<0.05 was considered as indicative of statistically significant difference.

Results

As a whole prevalence of AUD was 16.9 % as per DSM IV TR criteria (Medical in-patients, 22%, surgical in-patients, 16%, Orthopaedic in-patients,12.7%). AUDIT had sensitivity 86.8%, specificity, 95.9%, overall accuracy 94.4%.

Discussion

AUD is prevalent in at least one fifth hospitalized patients in a state with prohibition policy. They were poorly recognized by treating physicians. Simple screening by AUDIT scale when routinely used may increase detection of AUD.

Conclusions

Alcohol Use Disorders (AUD) are common among medically ill indoor patients. However due to various reasons the AUD are not detected, hence an opportunity to intervene is wasted.
Effect of selenium as an adjunctive therapy
in patients with treatment-resistant
obsessive-compulsive disorder:
A pilot randomized double blind
placebo-controlled clinical trial
Authors: Sayyah mehdi , Andishmand Mina , Ganji Reza
Published: December 2018

Aim of the study

The first line medicinal treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder includes Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs).Researchers have shown that there is a correlation between the trace elements deficiency such as selenium and mental disorders and mood, since selenium is a safe and non-tolerable side-effect supplementation that may be useful as an adjunctive treatment with SSRIs.

Subject or material and methods

Thirty-two patients with a treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder were selected and randomly entered into two groups: intervention and control, while both groups continued to consume SSRI drugs according to the current procedure. The intervention group received one 200 mcg selenium capsule daily and each daily control group received one capsule of placebo for 6 weeks.

Results

Y-BOCS scores decreased at the end of the sixth week in both groups, but this reduction was significantly lower in the selenium group (P = 0.01). Selenium was well tolerated and there was no significant difference between the two groups in the incidence of side effects

Discussion

The results of this study indicate that selenium as an adjunctive treatment with SSRIs improves symptoms

Conclusions

Selenium can be as new drug for treatment of Refractory OCD.
Palliative care in dementia: a fragmented pathway?
Authors: Dening Karen Harrison , Scates Caroline , Lloyd-Williams Mari
Published: December 2018

Background:

Most deaths occur in people over the age of 65 years, yet there is widespread evidence that older people have inequitable access to good palliative and end-of-life care. For people with dementia, there are further barriers to receiving palliative care. Identifying when older people with dementia are reaching the end of their lives is not straightforward. A palliative approach to care has been recognised as key in UK practice guidance; the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence recommends that, from diagnosis, people living with dementia should be offered flexible, needs-based palliative care that takes into account how unpredictable dementia progression can be. However there are still wide gaps in care in the dementia pathway, largely because commissioning is fragmented.

Method:

This paper describes the Admiral Nurse case management approach to palliative care by benchmarking its practice against the European Association of Palliative Care white paper recommendations for palliative care in dementia.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: diagnosis and management
Authors: Dhruve Hetal
Published: December 2018

Hetal Dhruve details what primary care nurses need to know to effectively manage this condition
Medicine and health technology in 2018
Authors: Kerstein Ryan
Published: December 2018

2018 was a pretty big year for medicine and health technology.

A new Health Secretary took over the political reins and reshaped the agenda ‘to revolutionise the NHS with new technology’. The RCS established the Commission on the Future of Surgery to set out a compelling vision for the future of our practices, and 2018 also reportedly saw an artificial intelligence system pass the RCGP’s clinical knowledge test (MRCS is safe so far). To look back over the past 12 months and comment on the year ahead, we have collected the opinions of some of the leading clinicians and corporate experts across healthcare. We asked each what they thought made the biggest impact in 2018 and what excited them looking forward to 2019 and beyond.
The dilemma continues!
Authors: C Swift Andrew
Published: December 2018

What does the future hold for tonsillectomy?
‘But all life is an experiment’
Authors: Wheeler Robert
Published: December 2018

Each month we take a close look at a recent legal case with implications for the surgical profession.
Treasures from the Collections
Authors: Simpson Bruce
Published: December 2018

Skull of a Megatherium
The protection of sensitive patient data online
Authors: Knott Nigel
Published: December 2018

The problem with the threat of cybercrime is a belief that it only happens to others… unless, of course, you are one of the 380,000 British Airways (BA) customers who received an email informing you nearly one week (or more) after the event that your personal data and bank card details had been hacked!
Facial pain – no complacency!
Authors: Mumtaz Shadaab
Published: December 2018

Listening to and respecting patients’ concerns constitutes the first element of cure. An estimated 13% of patients suffer from chronic pain in the UK and the majority (84%) of these patients are managed in primary care. 1 It is therefore highly appropriate that the staff in our frontline services have adequate knowledge, time and resources to manage these conditions appropriately.
El Adiós – Death: Threat, transition or mystery?
Authors: Zágoni Balász
Published: December 2018

The female characters in the film have very different approaches to death. Julia, the youngest, has to learn about death by observing Rosana’s and Mercè’s ways of processing it. This article will compare these death narratives and their visual representations.
The handling of time
Authors: Lefebvre-Linetzky Jacques
Published: December 2018

The story unfolds chronologically and each sequence has a specific ‘time quality’ according to who appears on-screen. The death of the grandmother evokes the past, while most of the story takes place in the present as told by the omniscient camera. The future brings a paradoxical sense of closure.
Latin American caretakers in Spain: Reading effect and agency in The Goodbye
Authors: Labayen Miguel Fernández , Utray Francisco
Published: December 2018

This article studies the reception of The Goodbye among Latin American migrants in Spain. Through a focus group discussion with Latin American female caretakers in Madrid, the article analyses the individual and collective responses in relation to the issues of class, race and gender mobility addressed by the film.
Mercado e políticas públicas em Évora
Authors: Bravo Barbara Alves Pinto , Simplício Maria Domingas
Published: December 2018

Principal centro urbano da região Alentejo, Évora está classificada como Património Mundial pela UNESCO (1986) e sofreu uma expansão significativa na 2ª metade do séc. XX. Elemento básico de suporte aos processos de autonomização de vida e de (re)inserção social, há uma tendência para a organização espacial de acesso à habitação em áreas de grande homogeneidade interna e forte disparidade entre elas. Évora é marcada pela segregação sócio territorial que, a partir da compreensão da caracterização, da contextualização histórica e atual das políticas habitacionais, são analisadas, no presente artigo, as alternativas atuais sobre a temática nas suas dimensões sociais, territoriais e económicas. O artigo tem como principal objetivo analisar como as decisões do mercado e das autarquias, através das políticas públicas em habitação, incidem no território da cidade de Évora.
A paisagem enquanto produto turístico e património natural e cultural.
Authors: Costa Carlos Alberto Figueiredo , Santos Norberto
Published: December 2018

O aproveitamento dos recursos endógenos, competitivos por força do aproveitamento das suas vantagens comparativas, assume-se como o pilar de desenvolvimento das regiões de baixas densidades, demográfica, económica e socialmente falando. Daí que entender a patrimonialização dos espaços naturais seja fundamental para a valorização da sustentabilidade contribuindo, simultaneamente, para estancar ou reduzir o processo de despovoamento do interior.
A região da Serra da Estrela, enquanto espaço de montanha, encontra-se, no seu todo, associada ao geoturismo, ao turismo aventura e à valorização das identidades e autenticidades resultantes de funcionar como espaço de refúgio e santuário, através da apreciação da sua dimensão territorial e da diversidade morfológica, ecológica e ambiental. Neste sentido, este texto procura identificar as características do território e competências organizativas capazes de permitir à atividade turística criar condições para afirmar o turismo como modo de alavancagem económica e social e determinante para o impacto que o planeamento e uma correta gestão dos recursos ambientais e paisagísticos podem ter no processo de transformação económica e social da Serra da Estrela.
O estudo aqui apresentado baseia-se na utilização de um modelo de investigação assente na técnica Delphi, tendo-se constituído, para esse efeito, um painel de especialistas convidados que, direta ou indiretamente, se encontram ligados à atividade do turismo no território em análise. Do estudo resultou a identificação dos recursos mais atrativos, transformações ocorridas, produtos e medidas estratégicas de intervenção a desenvolver no território da Serra da Estrela e respetiva gestão enquanto destino turístico.
Quando Portugal acreditou no progresso:
Authors: Pereira Hugo Silveira
Published: December 2018

Depois de três décadas de hesitações, avanços e recuos da política ferroviária do Fontismo, Portugal enveredou decididamente na construção de caminhos de ferro na década de 1880. Neste período, a rede nacional conheceu o maior crescimento da sua história (passada e futura) e chegou inclusivamente às colónias. Neste artigo, iremos analisar este processo histórico recorrendo aos conceitos de determinismo, sublime e nacionalismo tecnológico.
Perfiles de opinión de los estudiantes universitarios acerca de la homoparentalidad en el contexto actual de metamorfosis familiar
Authors: Ocón-Domingo José , Rodríguez-Sabiote Clemente , Álvarez-Ferrándiz Daniel
Published: December 2018

El presente trabajo se propone como objetivos de estudio determinar la opinión de estudiantes universitarios acerca de la homoparentalidad, comprobar si existen, o no, diferencias estadísticamente significativas al cruzar dicha opinión con diferentes variables de identificación con el objetivo final de establecer un perfil característico de los estudiantes con mejor o peor actitud hacia la dicha tipología familiar. La metodología utilizada se basa en un diseño descriptivo tipo encuesta aplicado sobre un tamaño muestral que asciende a 332 estudiantes que han sido seleccionados mediante muestreo probabilístico estratificado en la Facultad de Educación de la Universidad de Granada. Los resultados obtenidos apuntan a una opinión, en general, favorable hacia dicha tipología familiar si bien, tres de las cuatro variables identificativas han marcado diferencias estadísticamente significativas. A partir de esta premisa hemos podido establecer como conclusión fundamental un perfil de alumnado universitario más favorable hacia la homoparentalidad que estaría conformado por mujeres de todas las titulaciones objeto de investigación, menos el Grado de Pedagogía, que conocen a parejas homoparentales y que proceden, indistintamente, de ámbitos de nacimiento rural o urbano.
Modeling of Circadian Rhythm under influence of Pain: an approach based on Multi-agent Simulation
Authors: Da Silveira Glaeser Stefânia , Dos Santos Angélica Theis , De Cezaro Adriano , Machado Catia Maria dos Santos , Adamatti Diana Francisca
Published: December 2018

The human body has endogenous biological rhythms. One of those rhythms is the circadian rhythm, with a cycle of approximate 24 hours, that is responsible for regulating many important functions of human body. In this contribution, we propose a nonlinear coupled differential equation for modelling some agents responsible for the circadian rhythm under the influence of pain. We show results concerning the well-posedness of a solution as well as an analysis on the synchronization for each agents. We use a multi-agent simulation strategy of an corresponding model as an alternative interpretation of the pain influences in the behavior of the circadian rhythm.
Development of a Middleware between SUMO simulation tool and JaCaMo framework
Authors: Van Haare Heijmeijer Alexis , Vaz Alves Gleifer
Published: December 2018

Smart City has an infrastructure that works with technology to reduce daily problems. The lack of parking spots is one of these problems that can be controlled by creating Smart Parking systems. The MAPS (Multi-Agent Parking System) project studies and develops multi-agent systems for smart parking using JaCaMo framework to implement agents and artifacts. This paper presents the so-called MAPS-SUMO, a middleware between the MAPS project and SUMO, a simulation tool used for urban traffic. Our middleware allows a graphical representation for the simulation executed by MAPS agents.
An empirical approach for software reengineering process with relation to quality assurance mechanism
Authors: Muzammul Muhammad , Awais Muhammad
Published: December 2018

Software development advances focus on productivity of existing software systems and quality is the basic demand of every engineering product. In this paper, we will discuss the complete re-engineering process with aspects of forwarding, reverse and quality assurance mechanism. As we know the software development lifecycle (SDLC) follows a complete mechanism of the engineering process. In forward engineering, we tried to follow selective main phases of software engineering(data,requirements, design, development, implementation).In reverse engineering, we move backward from the last phase of developing the product as it gathers requirements from the implemented product(implementation, coding, design, requirements, data). During reengineering, we add up more quality features on customer demands, but the actual demand is to fulfill quality needs that can be assured by external as well as internal quality attributes such as reliability, efficiency, flexibility, reusability, and robustness in any software system. We discussed a methodological approach to move from re-engineering to the journey of quality assurance. More than 50 studies come into discussion and throughput results proposed by graph and tabular form. We can say if the re-engineering process produces quality attributes, then it can be said by old software system refactoring as code refactoring, data refactoring and architectural refactoring we obtained a quality product at a lower cost instead of new software system development, which causes a decrease in quality attributes as cost, time etc. In future work, testing methodology can be proposed for quality assurance.
MERCADO DE SAÚDE SUPLEMENTAR NO BRASIL E A SELEÇÃO ADVERSA: UMA ANÁLISE ECONÔMICA A PARTIR DA POLÍTICA DE CONTROLE DE PREÇOS DOS PLANOS INDIVIDUAIS
Authors: Caminha Uinie , Norões Mariane Paiva
Published: December 2018

Este artigo objetiva analisar como a política de controle de preços dos planos de saúde na modalidade individual ou familiar gera seleção adversa no mercado de saúde suplementar do Brasil. A metodologia utilizada foi do tipo documental-bibliográfico, com pesquisa pura de abordagem qualitativa, descritiva e exploratória. A Agência Nacional de Saúde Suplementar regulou os critérios de reajuste de preços por mudança de faixa etária, por meio da Resolução Normativa nº 63/2003. Esta Resolução estabeleceu dez faixas etárias, sendo o último reajuste aos 59 anos ou mais. Todavia, o Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística alerta para um declínio na fecundidade e um aumento da população idosa. Conclui-se, pelo estudo realizado, que a regulação estatal dos preços dos planos de saúde gera um aumento no custo de transação dos planos individuais de assistência privada à saúde e, por conseguinte, o fenômeno da seleção adversa no mercado de saúde suplementar.
O IMPACTO DA REFORMA TRABALHISTA NAS NEGOCIAÇÕES COLETIVAS DE TRABALHO
Authors: Ferreira Rafael Grassi Pinto
Published: December 2018

Em 11 de novembro de 2017 entrou em vigor no Brasil a Lei 13.467/2017 que alterou a Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho e outras normas trabalhistas e previdenciárias. A proposta de reforma trabalhista partiu do Poder Executivo e, ao chegar ao Poder Legislativo, gerou intensos debates entre grupos ideologicamente antagônicos que, ainda hoje, estão em curso. O objetivo deste trabalho é identificar, de forma indutiva, a motivação das alterações promovidas pela Lei 13.467/2017 nas negociações coletivas de trabalho e discutir o papel dos sindicatos e empresas no novo cenário jurídico brasileiro. Ao final, pretende-se demonstrar que uma legislação que ofereça maior segurança jurídica e respeite a autonomia da vontade coletiva tem o potencial de valorizar as negociações sindicais de trabalho como um instrumento jurídico de solução de conflitos e de construção vantagens que interesse de trabalhadores e empresas, incrementando as relações capital-trabalho no Brasil.
MEDIAÇÃO E SUSTENTABILIDADE: POR UMA CULTURA DA COOPERAÇÃO A PARTIR DOS OBJETIVOS DO DESENVOLVIMENTO SUSTENTÁVEL
Authors: Linhares Rafaela Rovani de , Aquino Sergio Ricardo Fernandes de
Published: December 2018

Este artigo científico tem como objetivo geral avaliar como a Mediação e a Sustentabilidade trazem significado ao n. 15 dos Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável, ao se consolidar a cultura da cooperação, para relacionar as diretrizes da Mediação e Sustentabilidade como forma de materialização da cooperação. A pesquisa desenvolve-se na fase de investigação e relato do estudo, pelo método Indutivo e na fase de tratamento de dados, pelo método Cartesiano. Pode-se verificar que, dentre as formas jurídicas de se permitir o aperfeiçoamento de uma convivência pacífica, seja pela via institucional ou não, tem-se a alternativa da Mediação. Se o foco da Mediação é a Pessoa, percebe-se que a resolução de conflitos não ocorre pela imposição da vontade estatal, mas pelas vontades que convergem em solucionar as suas dificuldades. Por esse motivo, a atitude empreendida pela Mediação não se exaure nesses espaços dialogais, porém se ampliada para a vida cotidiana, pode se consolidar uma cultura da cooperação.
CONTROLE DE CONSTITUCIONALIDADE EM AÇÃO CIVIL PÚBLICA E EM AÇÃO DIRETA DE INCONSTITUCIONALIDADE: UM DEBATE SOBRE O CONTEÚDO DOS PROVIMENTOS JURISDICIONAIS
Authors: Brandão Paulo de Tarso , Zantut Loren Tazioli Engelbrecht
Published: December 2018

O presente artigo busca verificar a eficácia da sentença proferida em ação civil pública com pedido de inconstitucionalidade incidental e em ação direta de inconstitucionalidade, sob o prisma da teoria da norma jurídica de Pontes de Miranda. Para alcançar o resultado da pesquisa, utiliza-se levantamento bibliográfico e jurisprudencial, buscando traçar correlação teórica e prática acerca do tema. Inicialmente são traçadas breves considerações acerca da ACP e da ADI para, então, trazer à tona a Teoria Geral da Norma de Pontes de Miranda e a Norma de Incidência e, por fim, reflete-se acerca da eficácia das decisões nas ações estudadas, especificamente, na ACP, quando houver eficácia erga omnes.
A formação superior em gastronomia E a realidade do mercado de trabalho No estado de São Paulo: percepções de coordenadores e empregadores
Authors: Gimenes-Minasse Maria Henriqueta S. G.
Published: December 2018

Este artigo discute a formação superior em Gastronomia no Estado de São Paulo e sua relação com o mercado, a partir das percepções de coordenadores de cursos e de profissionais do mercado. É uma pesquisa qualitativa, baseada em pesquisa bibliográfica, documental e de campo (survey com 20 coordenadores de curso e 152 profissionais do mercado respondentes). Verificou-se que: a) os dois grupos de respondentes valorizam a graduação em Gastronomia como forma de formação de profissionais; b) os principais diferenciais oferecidos pelos cursos são os conteúdos relacionados à categoria formação ampla e à categoria formação técnica; c) os grupos de respondentes concordam de forma significativa em relação às habilidades e às competências fundamentais para garantir a empregabilidade na área; d) os grupos de respondentes percebem que a inserção dos egressos no mercado do trabalho tem ocorrido, mas que o nível de remuneração e as expectativas dos egressos em relação às tarefas que serão desempenhadas e à ascensão profissional dificultam a permanência no mercado de trabalho; e) os grupos de respondentes concordam sobre a necessidade de ajustes para melhorar a aproximação entre a formação e o mercado de trabalho, e permitir que o aluno conheça as reais condições de uma cozinha profissional.
Sistemas de gestão ambiental e competitividade: uma análise de múltiplos casos em meios de hospedagem de Natal – RN
Authors: Leite Andressa Ferreira Ramalho , Lamas Suellen Alice , Nóbrega Wilker Ricardo De Mendonça
Published: December 2018

O presente artigo tem como objetivo compreender se a aplicação do Sistema de Gestão Ambiental (SGA) contribui para a competitividade nos meios de hospedagem pesquisados nesse estudo, verificando, a partir desse contexto, a correlação entre as práticas de Gestão Ambiental e a precificação dos serviços de hospedagem; e de qual forma as práticas ambientais são divulgadas como estratégia competitiva no mercado. A metodologia utilizada está baseada na pesquisa bibliográfica, bem como na realização de entrevistas semiestruturadas com os gestores hoteleiros de cinco hotéis previamente selecionados por desenvolverem práticas ambientais em seus empreendimentos, todos localizados na Via Costeira de Natal-RN. A pesquisa caracteriza-se por um estudo descritivo exploratório com uma abordagem qualitativa dos dados obtidos. Verifica-se que o sistema de gestão ambiental nesses empreendimentos está associado à redução dos custos operacionais, que não há uma correlação direta das práticas ambientais com a definição dos preços praticados, e que a divulgação de tais práticas, ainda que reconhecidamente necessária, não é trabalhada como uma estratégia competitiva no mercado local.
Motivações de pequenos ecoempreendedores para criarem negócios sustentáveis no setor de turismo - um estudo multicaso na região metropolitana de Curitiba
Authors: Kaniak Vivien , Teixeira Rivanda Meira
Published: December 2018

Os pequenos ecoempreendedores representam uma relevante parte dos empresários que atuam no setor de turismo na natureza, no espaço rural e com ecoturismo, gerando desenvolvimento econômico e social e, ao mesmo tempo, atuando na preservação do meio ambiente. Embora os estudos sobre o empreendedorismo sustentável tenham crescido nos últimos anos, constata-se que ainda são poucos os que enfocam as motivações dos ecoempreendedores que atuam nestes setores do turismo. O objetivo central desta pesquisa foi analisar as motivações de ecoempreendedores com base nas tipologias de Walley & Taylor (2002). A metodologia utilizada foi qualitativa e exploratória e a estratégia de pesquisa foi a de estudos de multicasos. Participaram do estudo cinco ecoempreendedores da região metropolitana de Curitiba-PR e o principal instrumento de coleta de evidências foi a entrevista semiestruturada. Os resultados apontam que os entrevistados possuem um forte direcionamento para a sustentabilidade, cujos valores verdes estão presentes nos seus negócios e que também direcionam as suas práticas. Além desses valores, esses ecoempreendedores iniciaram ou mantêm o negócio como forma de assegurar seu estilo de vida que envolve, entre outras coisas, uma alimentação natural, o desejo de viver longe da cidade grande e a preservação do meio ambiente.
Bumblebee Honey in the Nordic Countries
Authors: Svanberg Ingvar , Berggren Åsa
Published: December 2018

Research in historical ethnobiology can provide information about little known and seemingly insignificant practices in the past. The utilization of insect products as a foodstuff is a rare custom in Europe and data on this practice are scarce. From Nordic countries, we have information about producing ant schnapps with the help of the red wood ant, Formica rufa L., which has been used both as a remedy and as a drink. Honey and beeswax were once gathered in the forests from wild honey bee colonies, but have been replaced with products from the domestic honey bee, Apis mellifera L. Another product, once a well-known and appreciated sweet, especially among children, was nectar gathered from bumblebee nests. Collecting the nectar from bumblebee nests is an activity that has been practiced within living memory in many parts of the Nordic countries. This seems to be an ancient practice dating back at least a millennium that has survived until recently. It is an example of how methods and sources established within historical ethnobiology can be used to gain knowledge on the past as well as possible future uses of available biological resources.
Estudo da capacidade de remoção de azul de metileno pela biomassa da casca do limão taiti (Citus Latifolia)
Authors: Costa Djeson Mateus Alves da , Melo José Jackson Soares de
Published: December 2018

Foi realizado um estudo para verificar o pH em que a carga na superfície dos resíduos da casca do limão taiti era nula (pHPCZ) e a capacidade de adsorção de azul de metileno, existente em sistemas aquosos artificiais, por essa biomassa, lavada com água destilada e modificada quimicamente com NaOH 0,10 M. Os ensaios foram realizados em triplicata, utilizando sistema em batelada e as determinações dos teores do azul de metileno, adsorvido pelas fibras, por espectrofotometria em UV-Vis. Os pontos de carga zero (pHPCZ) das duas biomassas não diferiram estatisticamente, apresentando valor médio igual a 5,72. A taxa de adsorção máxima foi igual a 99,58% (49,691 mg/g) na biomassa modificada, 17,79% superior que na biomassa lavada. A adsorção do azul de metileno, pelas fibras estudadas, ajustou-se ao modelo da isoterma de Freundlich.
Emprego de krigagem ordinária para estimar a distribuição espacial de litofácies permeáveis: exemplo do Aquíferio Rio Claro em Paulínia/SP
Authors: Teramoto Elias Hideo , Chang Hung Kiang
Published: December 2018

A distribuição de valores de condutividade hidráulica representa uma informação crucial para elaboração de modelos matemáticos de fluxo e transporte de contaminantes, bem como para o planejamento e implantação de sistemas de remediação para remoção de contaminantes em subsuperfície. É prática comum a construção dos campos de condutividade hidráulica de informações discretas, obtidas a partir da construção de modelos geológicos. Contudo, tal abordagem apresenta como limitação a subjetividade na elaboração de tais modelos, uma vez que a adoção de critérios para definição da distribuição de fácies e contatos litológicos envolve algum grau de subjetividade. No presente trabalho é proposta uma abordagem distinta, em que informações geológicas de subsuperfície são convertidas em valores de condutividade hidráulica. Estes valores são empregados como dados de entrada para construção de campos tridimensionais de condutividade hidráulica, utilizando o método geoestatístico Krigagem ordinária. A distribuição dos valores de condutividade hidráulica acima de um ponto de corte indica a geometria e a conectividade das fácies permeáveis. Esta abordagem foi testada no Aquífero Rio Claro, em Paulínia (SP), a partir de dados geológicos de subsuperfície coletados em 255 pontos. Os resultados indicam que os valores elevados de condutividade hidráulica se distribuem ao longo de uma faixa contínua, de direção leste-oeste, e refletem o contexto deposicional do Aquífero Rio Claro na área. A geometria dos corpos arenosos tem importantes implicações para determinação da arquitetura de fácies da Formação Rio Claro no munícipio de Paulínia e, de maneira similar, no comportamento do fluxo de água subterrânea e transporte de contaminantes no aquífero raso local