bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Determination of nurses’ tendency to medical error and the factors affecting this in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Authors: Nurcan Bilgic  , Sibel Altun
Published: February 2022

Objectives: To determine nurses’ tendency towards malpractice and the factors affecting such a behaviour.
Method: The descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted in October 2018 at four public-sector hospitals in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, and comprised nurses. Data were collected using the Malpractise Trend Scale in Nursing. Data was analysed using SPSS 21.
Results: Of the 236 woman nuses with mean age 39.22±8.32 years, 166(70.3%) were married; 95(40.3%) had bachelor’s degrees; 124(52.5%) worked in internal medicine clinics; 75(31.8%) had been working for >20 years; 86(36.4%) had been working in the same clinics for 1-5 years; and 108(45.7.0%) were working in shifts. The mean Malpractise Trend Scale in Nursing score was 64.62±19.86, indicating low level of tendency. Age, duration of work and shifts had significant association with scale scores (p<0.05)
Conclusion: The tendency towards malpractice was found to be low among the nurses in the study, and age, duration of work and shifts were significant factors affecting the tendency.
Key Words: Medical error, Malpractise, Nurse, Health safety.
The Echo Chamber Phenomenon and It's Effect in Community Empowerment Practice
Authors: Fahmi Muhammad Ilham , Ananta Unggul Yoga , Octilia Helly
Published: February 2022

The existence of closed communication patterns between individuals in groups describes the phenomena of echo chamber, which is a form of communication in which a person only hears to the same opinion as he thinks. If there is polarization of opinion among groups in society, this phenomena will become a problem. As a result, macro social workers must see this occurrence as a potential threat in their work. The purpose of this research is to define the echo chamber phenomena and its implications for community empowerment. The issues of community empowerment practices carried out by social workers in Cigugur Girang village are described in this study using a qualitative approach and a case study method. The findings conclude that the echo chamber effect can arise among persons who are in conflict. The conflict causes societal polarization, which has an impact on macro social worker practice. It's tough for social professionals to find a place amid polarized groups. As a result, the empowerment goal will be hampered.
Caregiver Stress in Dealing with Traumatic Brain Injury Family Members
Authors: Jamir Singh Paramjit Singh , Azman Azlinda , Md. Zain Rajwani
Published: February 2022

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is sudden damage to the brain caused by a jolt or blow to the head. The common causes of TBI are due to falls, sports injuries, and car or motorcycle crashes. TBI can be classified into several types, ranges from a mild concussion to severe permanent brain damage. Nevertheless, the impacts of TBI are quite devastating not only to the patient but also on the family. It may last for several years, hence the affected patient definitely requires ongoing care which is normally provided by informal caregivers, such as spouses, parents, or other family members. In addition, TBI can cause drastic changes to the life of the family members. The caregiver’s stresses including psychological problems, family burdens, changes in behavior and changes in social roles will be discussed critically in this article. Based on the literature, many caregivers lack good coping strategies in dealing with their stress. More well-designed interventions is an absolute necessity among TBI family caregivers to lessen the stress and improve their social well-being and functioning.
The 2010 Hulu Selangor by-election in Malaysia: A Qualitative Analysis
Authors: Abdul Razak Shahidah Binti , Azlan Ariff Aizuddin , Yais Razali Hazariah
Published: February 2022

The ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) for the first time failed to secure its two thirds majority in Malaysia’s 2008 general elections and lost few states to the opposition Pakatan Rakyat coalition parties. This indicated that, the opposition parties successfully posed credible challenges towards the authoritarian regime. In 2010, the ruling Barisan Nasional was tested once again, when Hulu Selangor by-election was held. By using the qualitative content analysis as the research methodology and the framework for analysis, this study examined the factors that affected the performance of opposition Pakatan Rakyat in the 2010 Hulu Selangor by-election. The significant of using this particular method is that, it contributes towards the understanding of the dynamic competitive election within the context of Hulu Selangor by-election. İt could be argued that, the ruling Barisan Nasional managed to bypass the opposition Pakatan Rakyat by utilizing its strategy of political development. Beside that, the proposed methodology of qualitative method of analysis also revealed a number of factors such as: the candidates, electoral issues, and campaign strategies.
Dinamika Syarikat Startup dalam Konteks New Normal di Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Hakim Azinuddin Ikram , Sukimi Mohamad Fauzi
Published: February 2022

Kondisi pandemik covid-19 telah mempengaruhi pelbagai aspek kehidupan dan salah satunya adalah terhadap bidang ekonomi dan perniagaan. Syarikat-syarikat startup di Yogyakarta adalah salah satu pihak yang mendapatkan impak daripada pandemik, sehingga terdapat pola-pola pengubahan sosial dalam aktiviti mereka. Sosiologi pandemik digunakan dalam kajian ini bagi memahami fenomena perubahan sosial yang dialami syarikat-syarikat startup. Sosiologi pandemik membagikan pembahasan kepada tiga sub bahagian, iaitu, pertama berupa cabaran yang dapat dipelajari adanya pandemik, kedua fenomena pandemik yang mempersatukan antara keterkaitan manusia, alam dan teknologi, ketiga kehidupan menuju new normal. Kajian ini menggunakan reka bentuk kajian kualitatif dengan pendekatan kajian kes, selanjutnya teknik temu bual mendalam dilakukan terhadap 12 informan aktor startup. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa syarikat-syarikat startup semasa pandemik ini mengalami cabaran yang besar seperti ketidakpastian pertumbuhan ekonomi. Namun di satu sisi muncul peluang baharu seperti aktiviti startup semakin banyak menggunakan teknologi maklumat dan mengurangi perjumpaan luar talian. Hal tersebut menjadi proses adaptasi startup terhadap kehidupan normal baharu. Kesimpulannya, meskipun terdapat cabaran ekonomi semasa pandemik, tetapi beberapa aktor startup tetap mencuba bertahan, berjuang, dan optimistik dapat bangkit daripada wabak pandemik.
Stres dan Strategi Daya Tindak dalam kalangan Guru Luar Bandar di Sarawak Sewaktu PdPR
Authors: Abdul Karim Nurr Azreen Binti , Amir Ruslin , Amat Salleh
Published: February 2022

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk melihat tahap stres dalam kalangan guru dan strategi daya tindak yang digunakan oleh guru untuk mengurangkan stres sewaktu PdPR. Kajian ini melibatkan 102 orang responden dari sekolah-sekolah luar bandar di daerah Sri Aman, Sarawak. Kajian ini berbentuk tinjauan dengan menggunakan kaedah kuantitatif melalui edaran borang soal selidik secara atas talian. Analisis data secara deskriptif dan inferensi dilakukan dengan menggunakan perisian Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) versi 26. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan tahap stres dalam kalangan guru luar bandar di Sarawak secara keseluruhannya berada pada tahap yang tinggi (min = 4.09, s.p. = 0.60) manakala tahap strategi daya tindak secara keseluruhannya berada pada tahap yang rendah (min = 1.97, s.p. = 0.31). Dapatan kajian ini dijangka dapat memberikan rujukan kepada pelaksana untuk melihat tahap stres guru sewaktu pelaksanaan PdPR dan strategi daya tindak yang boleh digunakan untuk mengurangkan stres tersebut. Kesimpulannya, guru haruslah bijak mengenal pasti dan mengendalikan stres sewaktu tempoh pelaksanaan PdPR ini bagi memastikan keberkesanan pelaksanaan PdPR dan untuk menjamin kesejahteraan mental guru itu sendiri.
Model Rancangan Pembelajaran Kooperatif Learning Team Game Tournament (TGT) pada Pelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Astuti Nabilla Fuji , Suryana Agus , Suaidi E.Hamzah
Published: February 2022

This research aims to describe the Cooperative Learning Design for the Learning Team Game Tournament (TGT) in the 6th grade Social Sciences Lesson on Export and Import Activities, explaining the advantages of the Cooperative Learning Design for the Learning Team Game Tournament (TGT) in the 6th grade Social Sciences Lesson on Export and Import Activities. This research method uses the library method by analyzing various books and journals related to the Cooperative Learning Design Learning Team Game Tournament (TGT) in Social Studies Lesson 6th grade Materials for Export and Import Activities. The conclusions conclude that: The TGT learning model is a learning activity that involves heterogeneous group learning both from background and academic achievement and taking games and systematic tournaments or competitions that will provide scores, standings, and champions for individuals or groups who succeed in getting the best score to foster a sense of fun and motivation in learning which aims to improve learning outcomes, improve memory, make students accustomed to using high-level reasoning. The  self-confidence is high, reduce student deviant behavior in the classroom, for example disturbing friends, increased student motivation, improve students' understanding of certain subjects, increase kindness, sensitivity, and tolerance, both tolerance between students and tolerance between students and teachers. The steps of the TGT Learning Model are as follows: Presentation in class (classical), study together in teams, Games consist of questions with relevant content, after forming a team, children start competing in tournaments, calculating scores by seeing how many students can collect question cards from players who have done.

 Keywords: TGT (Team Games Tournament) Cooperative Learning Model Design, Social Science Lessons
Estudio de la percepción de los profesionales de la orientación educativa sobre las aulas abiertas en centros regulares de la región de Murcia (España)
Authors: Arnaiz-Sánchez Pilar , Alcaraz García Salvador , Caballero García Carmen María
Published: February 2022

Los sistemas educativos deben ofrecer oportunidades para que todo el alumnado esté, aprenda y participe en escenarios de aprendizaje regulares. Este artículo tiene el objetivo de conocer la percepción de los orientadores sobre la contribución de las aulas abiertas especializadas en centros regulares a la inclusión del alumnado con necesidades educativas especiales. A través de un diseño no experimental, descriptivo y tipo encuesta, participaron 72 orientadores que desarrollan su labor en estas aulas. Se utilizó un cuestionario ad hoc de 17 ítems de respuesta múltiple con escala tipo Likert (1-4). La mayoría de los participantes en el estudio mostraron una actitud positiva hacia la presencia de aulas abiertas especializadas en centros regulares como medida para la inclusión del alumnado con necesidades educativas especiales. Un análisis de clúster clasificó a los participantes en dos grupos de distinta valoración en función de la edad, experiencia laboral y servicio de orientación, existiendo diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre ellos. Estos resultados permiten concluir que existen distintas percepciones entre los orientadores sobre las implicaciones que, para la respuesta educativa a la diversidad del alumnado, tiene la presencia de aulas abiertas especializadas en centros regulares.
Review on Some Selected Herbal Plants for its Traditional and Medicinal Uses - A Novel Approach
Authors: P. Shaila Bhanu , Kuttiappan Anitha , A. Anna Balaji , N. Sambavi , K. Taruna
Published: February 2022

Use of herbal products has been increased dramatically for the past few years. The herbal medicine industry is growing at an
astounding rate. The knowledge base devoted to the adverse effects of these products has not grown in proportion to their increased
usage. Even in some resources misleading information about the beneficial and adverse effects of some herbal plants can be found.
Each plant reviews the herbs status including traditional and current uses. Traditional physicians and scientists generally believe that,
if a plant has any medicinal value it is because of the presence of the active principle constituents present in that herbal plants that
must be isolated, purified and used. The present review is designed to provide the necessary information regarding traditional and
medicinal uses of some herbal plants.
Histochemical Investigation and Localization of Secondary Metabolites of Acalypha paniculata Miq.
Authors: K. Bhavadharaniparkavi , P. Abirami
Published: February 2022

The present study was focused to localize the bioactive molecules histochemically in leaves, stem and root of Acalypha paniculata
Miq. Free hand sections of leaf, stem and root was obtained and treated with respective specific reagents to localize constituents
such as starch, protein, carbohydrate, total lipids, phenols, tannins, flavonoids, saponins and alkaloids. The medicinal properties of
the study plant Acalypha paniculata is due to the presence of secondary metabolites, like phenols, tannins, flavonoids, saponins and alkaloids.
An Overview: Antibiotic Sensitive Pattern in Urinary Tract Infection
Authors: Jauhari Reenoo , Bhatt Manvi , Dudeja Preeti
Published: February 2022

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the inflammatory disorders of the urinary tract caused by the abnormal growth of pathogens.
Urinary tract infections can be community acquired or nosocomial. Symptoms of UTIs such as fever, burning sensations while
urinating, LAP, itching, formation of blisters and ulcers in the genital area, genital and supra pubic pain, and pyuria generally depend
on the age of the person infected the location of the urinary tract infected. E.coli is the major etiologic agent in causing UTI, which
accounts for up to 75%-90% of cases whereas Staphylococcus saprophyticus causes an estimated 5 - 1 5% of UTIs frequently in
younger women. P. mirabilis, Klebsiella species, P. aeruginosa and Enterobacter species are less frequent offenders. Less commonly,
Enterococci, G. vaginalis and U. urealyticum are also known agents in UTIs. Due to the rapidly evolving adaptive strategies of bacteria,
the etiology of UTI and antibiotic resistance profile of bacterial uropathogens have changed considerably over the past years, both in
community and nosocomial infections. Treatment of UTIs cases is often started empirically and therapy is based on information
determined from the antimicrobial resistance pattern of the urinary pathogens.
SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC CORRELATES OF JOB SATISFACTION AMONG NURSES AND MIDWIVES IN HEALTH FACILITIES IN THE BOLE DISTRICT OF THE SAVANNAH REGION, GHANA.
Authors: Datuah J. N. , Aninanya G. A. , Habib I. , Aryee P. A.
Published: February 2022

In the Ghanaian health system, low job satisfaction has been shown to affect service delivery. It is indicated that poor remuneration, non-conducive working environments and poorly resourced healthcare facilities influence job satisfaction and affect quality healthcare delivery. In this study, the relationship between socio-demographic variables and job satisfaction were examined. An analytical cross-sectional design and a multistage sampling technique were employed and the Mueller/McCloskey Nurse Job Satisfaction Scale was adapted and used to carry out interviews among 156 nurses and midwives in the Bole District of the Savannah Region. Spearman’s correlational analysis was done at 95% confidence level (p 0.05); marital status (r=-0.120, p=0.137> 0.05); level of education (r=0.055, p=0.576>0.05); working experience (r=0.135, p=0.094) and job satisfaction. Job type by healthcare profession was the only socio-demographic variable that predicted job satisfaction. Whilst the midwives were more likely to be dissatisfied, the nurses were more likely to be satisfied. It is recommended that nursing leaders and policy makers should institute motivational packages in consonance with the job types of these health professionals and respecting their rights to be involved in decision making and creating fair promotion opportunities.

Keywords: Nurse, Midwife, Job Satisfaction, Socio-demographic Factors, Bole District.
INDIGENOUS CONSERVATION OF CROP GENETIC RESOURCES IN THE UPPER EAST REGION OF GHANA
Authors: Essel E. , Galley J. J. , Mohammad H. D. , Imoro A-W. M. , Sackey I. , Adonadaga M-G.
Published: February 2022

Traditional farmers are aware of crop genetic erosion and use various indigenous conservation methods in their farming systems to protect and sustain crop production. The objective of the study was to assess the indigenous conservation methods and practices for some selected crop genetic resources (CGRs) in the Kassena-Nankana and Bolgatanga areas of Ghana. Data was gathered with the aid of a questionnaire, secondary data and first-hand observations. The primary subject for the study were farmers. The study communities were selected by convenient sampling and based on key informants’ information. Two hundred farmers from ten communities each from Kassena-Nankana and Bolgatanga municipalities served as subjects in this study. The results revealed that, farmer’s choice of CGRs for cultivation was based on food preference, marketability, and early maturing crops among others. Maize, millet, rice and groundnut were the most cultivated crops in the two study areas making up 15-25%. In both areas, 52-65% of the farmers were males and 35-48% females. Use of preserved seeds as planting materials was practiced by 41-49% of farmers, 21-26% purchased their planting materials and 21-23% practiced a combination of the two. The indigenous conservation practices were pot preservation, bunch hanging, bottle preservation, sack preservation and local silos/barns. Methods employed to achieve CGRs conservation included the use of ashes from burnt plant residue and plant parts and plant extracts. The findings of the study revealed that some indigenous practices are moderately practiced by the farmers in the surveyed areas to ensure CGRs conservation and food security.

Keywords: Conservation practices, Crop, Genetic resources, Farmers, Indigenous, Ghana
FREE GUY- A Hand Gesture Game Based on ML
Authors: Warghane Atharva , Khawse Rohit , Shinde Lavanya , Singh Kriti Deep , Mokadam Mohini , Kurzadkar Shailesh
Published: February 2022

Human Computer Interaction techniques became a bottleneck within the effective utilization of the obtainable info flow. The development of user interfaces affects changes in the Human Computer Interaction (HCI). The naturalness and intuitiveness of the hand gesture has been a major motivating factor for researchers in the HCI field to invest their efforts in researching and developing the most promising means of Human-Computer Interaction. This paper will let you know about the creation of hand gesture recognition program and implementation of its techniques in the computer game by controlling the movements of character introduced. The machine learning part is accomplished by the libraries like Tensorflow and OpenCV for setting up the detection, recognition and image processing techniques.
SABER, SUJEITO COGNOSCENTE, SUJEITO SUPOSTO , TRANSFERÊNCIA NO PROCESSO EDUCACIONAL
Authors: Santos Douglas Manoel Antonio de Abreu Pestana dos , Saggin Leonilse , Fiame Rodrigues Eurico , Andrade Marcia Siqueira de
Published: February 2022

Este artigo tem por finalidade abordar o saber, sujeito cognoscente, sujeito do suposto saber e a transferência no processo educacional. Parte da premissa de que a transferência e o saber são instâncias primordiais para o processo educacional. O que justifica esta pesquisa é a relevância do entendimento desses conceitos para atuação docente. O arcabouço teórico que sustenta este trabalho, parte do consenso de Aglio e Garcia (1997), Charlot (2000), Freud (1908 - 1910), Kupfer (2010), Lajonquière (1997), Lajonquière (2006), Monteiro (2002), o resultado alcançado foi compreender a noção de saber, sujeito cognoscente, sujeito do suporto saber e a transferência na educação. Por fim, o conceito de transferência com base freudiana permite a ampliação das discussões acerca da condução de um tratamento psicanalítico neste objeto.
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Palavras-chave: Saber; Sujeito Cognoscente; Sujeito do Suposto Saber; Transferência na Educação.
IoT Ecosystems Enable Smart Communication Solutions: A Case Study
Authors: Nayak Debasish Swapnesh Kumar , Pratik Shreerudra , Tripathy Jogeswar
Published: February 2022

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a platform for innovation, allowing people to invest in and use IoT to improve life, business, and society. It will be applicable to all or any industry sectors, verticals, people, machines, and everything. This creates difficult requirements in terms of higher system capacity, extremely low latency, such as for the tactile Internet, extremely high throughput values, a wide range of services, such as IoT and M2M, and a more uninterrupted experience. As a symbiotic confluence of up to date and existing technologies, the IOT architecture will use Hetnet RAN, Cloud enhanced RAN, and SW defined data centres to combine novel and legacy technologies. As a result, IOT will combine next-generation largearea extensible service experiences anytime and anywhere, with ultra-dense installations, nearzero latency, and GB experiences–when and where it matters. Collaboration on research, standardisation, and spectrum sharing with the IT/Internet world, industry verticals, policymakers, and academia is a significant success element. Trillions of dollars in smart ecosystems prospects covering secure connections, digital service enablement, applications and repair provisioning, and a wide range of internet of things and consumer applications are available to communications service providers and enterprises.
AN EFFICIENT THRESHOLD SECRET SHARING SCHEME USING FAST FOURIER TRANSFORM
Authors: Gupta Vanashree
Published: February 2022

Secret Sharing is a robust key management method which is having applications in password management, secure multi party computation, e-voting etc. Threshold secret sharing is a method in which out of all the parties only predefined or certain number of parties can reconstruct the secret. In this paper we will describe the most popular Shamir’s secret sharing scheme along with its limitations. In Shamir’s scheme each shareholder receives one share per secret. We can use alternative way ramp (packed variant) scheme which overcomes this limitation and reduces load on each individual shareholder. But this impacts on efficiency as degree of polynomial is increased. Either we must adjust the privacy threshold or number of shares needed to reconstruct. There is need of advance technique. An efficient secret sharing needs faster polynomial evaluation and interpolation. Here is an efficient secret sharing scheme using Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). In this polynomial evaluation as well as interpolation both speeds up. It has time complexity O(n log n).
NOVAS TECNOLOGIAS E SEUS IMPACTOS CULTURAIS
Authors: MALKUT MARCIA
Published: February 2022

O presente artigo apresenta uma breve discussão sobre como as novas tecnologias e inovações afetam a cultura de um individuo e até mesmo de toda uma sociedade. Utilizando-se da revisão bibliográfica, esse estudo descreve um pouco sobre a maneira como as novas tecnologias de informação e comunicação, o mundo virtual guiado pela internet, entre outros elementos tecnológicos, influencia a cultura de um modo geral. Além disso, o artigo discorre que os conflitos em uma cultura, devido às inovações, sempre existiram, sejam com mais ou menos impactos. O que se nota é que nas últimas décadas este fenômeno tem ganhado mais visibilidade devido aos grandes avanços e descobertas no âmbito tecnológico. Enfim, apresenta-se o conceito de cultura e Novas Tecnologias, bem como, o impacto que as inovações tecnológicas causam na vida daqueles que antecedem a era digital em relação aos que já nasceram dentro de um mundo midiático, digital, permeado pelas tecnologias
"MATEMATIZANDO” O MERCADO PÚBLICO DE FLORIANÓPOLIS - SC - BRASIL
Authors: Ferreira Silveira Ladeira Andrea , Pinto Hammes Atanir , Da Silva Borges Barbara
Published: February 2022

O presente artigo traz algumas considerações a respeito da necessidade de adequação do currículo escolar, bem como, das práticas pedagógicas utilizadas para suprir os anseios da sociedade contemporânea, onde seja pensado em uma educação integradora e emancipatória, preocupada com as diversidades culturais. Também será apresentado um projeto, bem sucedido, que foi desenvolvido e aplicado pela professora Barbara da Silva Borges, onde a mesma conseguiu tornar o ensino da matemática concreto e prazeroso, ao mesmo tempo em que resgatou vários aspectos da cultura local.
A DIVERSIDADE DE CULTURAS E A COMPLEXIDADE DO CONCEITO
Authors: Mattos Dantas Barbosa Maria de Lurdes
Published: February 2022

Este artigo é o resultado de investigações e estudos realizados nas aulas da disciplina de Culturas, Saberes e Práticas, do Curso de Mestrado da Universidade de La Empresa, e tem como enfoque principal, a reflexão sobre a diversidade de culturas, a complexidade, multiplicidade, e a falta de consenso em relação ao conceito de cultura. Busca reconhecer a dinâmica, a relação e o diálogo permanente entre a pluralidade cultural e educação, dando ênfase a pratica pedagógica, ao utilizar os conflitos inerentes ao processo na construção e reconstrução do conhecimento científico. Foca também a atenção na questão dos preconceitos, discriminação e cotas nas Universidades brasileiras nas ações afirmativas como procedimento de reparação aos afrodescendentes pelo passado histórico do escravismo no Brasil.
A REALIDADE ESCOLAR E A FORMAÇÃO CONTINUADA COMO FATOR FUNDAMENTAL NO ENFRENTAMENTO AOS DESAFIOS DO TRABALHO DOCENTE NA ATUALIDADE
Authors: Costa dos Costa Juan Carlos
Published: February 2022

O presente artigo discute a questão da realidade vivenciada pelos docentes na atualidade, bem como aformação continuada e sua importância na vida profissional docente. Parte-se da ideia de que o trabalhodo professor tem sido um desafio, frente à realidade escolar que se tem vivenciado, e assim, é pontuado

que determinadas condições do trabalho docente tem afetado negativamente o desenvolvimento dos pro-cessos de ensinos e de aprendizagens, assim como a formação contínua é imprescindível para que os pro-fessores obtenham êxito em seus afazeres diante de tal situação. Este estudo embasou-se teoricamente nos

estudos de autores como Saviani (2011), Libâneo (2002), entre outros, que apontam aspectos importantesrelacionados a esta temática. Observou-se que na realidade escolar atual há muitas dificuldades a seremsuperadas, e a formação continuada efetiva pode contribuir para que professores possam desenvolver umtrabalho concreto e significativo.
Electrophysiological characteristics of left atrial fibrillation by using a three dimensional mapping system
Authors: Dung Le Tien , Thuy Nguyen Tran , Chuong Nguyen Huu Hong , Ba Vu Van , Linh Pham Tran , Khanh Pham Quoc
Published: February 2022

Objective: To study some electrophysiological characteristics of left atrial fibrillation in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) and persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) by using a three-dimensional (3D) mapping system.

Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study of 30 patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) (including 21 patients with paroxysmal AF and 9 patients with persistent AF) with indications for electrophysiological study and AF ablation under the support of a 3D mapping system, at the Cardiovascular Center of Hospital E and the Cardiology Department of 103 Military Medical Hospital during the period from Oct 2020 to Oct 2021.

     Results: The mean age was 59.0 ± 11.0 years old, in which the percentage of men accounted for 60%, the mean duration of the disease was 2.2 ± 3.8 years, the symptom class affected the life quality, which was 3.24 ± 0.34 points, according to EHRA. Electrophysiological study results: For the group of persistent AF (n = 7), the average potential was 2.17 ± 0.30 mV, the lowest potential area in the septal region was 1.63 ± 0.38 mV, the potential at the atrial basal area was 1.8 ± 0.17 mV. For the paroxysmal AF group (n=21), the average potential was 2.70 ± 0.28mV, the lowest potential in the septal region was 1.95 ± 0.24 mV. The rate of potential areas <1.5 mV in the group of persistent AF was 28.5%, mainly located in the septum and posterior wall of the left atrium.

      Conclusion: The average potential of the left atrial regions in the group of persistent AF was significantly lower than that of the patients with paroxysmal AF, low potential areas were found in 28.6% of the group of patients with persistent AF, located in the septum and base of the left atrium. There was no difference in sinus node recovery time and left atrial refractory time between the 2 groups.
Myocardial injury assessment in severe Covid-19 patients at the Intensive Care Unit in Sa Dec General Hospital
Authors: Kien Hoang Trung , Thuy Nguyen Tran , Thuy Bui Thi Thu , Lien Bui Thi , Tram Nguyen Thi , Trang Nghiem Huyen , Nga Vu Phuong , Huynh Nguyen Van , Tung Tran Thanh , Nguyen Phan Thao
Published: February 2022

Overview: Covid-19 is an emerging infectious disease, and a current pandemic with the death rate about 2.3%. It causes cardiovascular complications. Myocardial injury (MI) is the most common one. Method: 50 inpatients at Sa Dec General Hospital from 1 st Aug to 10 th Sep, 2021 were recruited, and divided into 2 groups (with and without MI, which based on levels of Troponin Ths on admission). Results: Patient characteristics, clinical manifestations, and lab tests were assessed and compared between two groups. Comparison to the group without MI, the group with MI has higher age (68.33  14.67 vs 55.65  15.09, p = 0.004), more underlying cardiovascular diseases (34.1% vs 11.1%, p = 0.02), and coronary artery disease (19.6% vs 2.8%, p = 0.03). MI increases 28-day mortality rate in the intensive care unit (p = 0.002). The age of more than 60 also contributes to increase the mortality rate. Conclusion: Myocardial injury is a common complication in severe Covid-19 patients, which increases the mortality rate in this group.
Violência versus resistências: desigualdades de longa duração na Amazônia brasileira
Authors: Beltrão Jane , Lacerda Paula
Published: February 2022

A coletânea é fruto da pesquisa “Desigualdades, violências e violações de direito na Amazônia contemporânea”, desenvolvida entre 2016 e 2019 como financiamento da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES). Em perspectiva interdisciplinar em história, antropologia, sociologia e arqueologia, e a partir de diferentes regiões da Amazônia brasileira, os capítulos presentes na obra buscam analisar “casos” e “processos” sociais relevantes para a compreensão de violências e violações, mas também das resistências empreendidas por mulheres, indígenas, povos e comunidades tradicionais e outros coletivos em busca de seus direitos.
Prefácio: Desigualdades duradouras na Amazônia brasileira: processos de violências e resistências
Authors: Beltrão Jane , Lacerda Paula
Published: February 2022

A perspectiva em torno das violências e das violações que ocorrem em diferentes partes da Amazônia está relacionada à durabilidade e persistência de conflitos causados pela aplicação de práticas e estruturação de projetos realizados de maneira pouco dialógica, para não dizer autoritária, em desfavor dos povos e das populações que tradicionalmente habitam a região. Entendemos que tais processos não ocorrem sem a resistência e a reação de coletivos, movimentos, sindicatos, lideranças de diversos lugares, histórias e trajetórias. Desse modo, apresentamos a perspectiva de que se as violências e violações têm causas historicamente mapeáveis, as resistências são também historicamente constituídas.
O DISTRITO INDUSTRIAL COMO AGENTE DA INOVAÇÃO NA PERSPECTIVA DA HÉLICE QUÁDRUPLA /The industrial district as agent of innovation from the perspective of the quadruple helix
Authors: Patias Ivete Aparecida , Baggio Daniel Knebel , Brizolla Maria Margarete Baccin
Published: February 2022

O presente artigo teve como objetivo analisar o Distrito Industrial Felipe Streich de Santa Rosa – RS, seu papel no desenvolvimento e as formas de relacionamento entre os atores que o compõe, proporcionando a inovação, incluindo a abordagem da Quádrupla Hélice. Classifica-se como pesquisa aplicada, de campo, pesquisa qualitativa e descritiva. Como resultados, constatou-se que o distrito gera economia externa ao promover especializações nos serviços ofertados pelas empresas, também participa do desenvolvimento da cidade de Santa Rosa – RS ao gerar retornos econômicos e sociais.  Percebeu-se falta de envolvimento conjunto dos atores. Este estudo contribui ao evidenciar a necessidade dos empresários em inovarem no processo produtivo de suas organizações, implantando elementos da indústria 4.0 e de que para isso devem ampliar a interação entre os atores. Este trabalho comprova os estudos que afirmam que universidades promovem inovações nas empresas, com suporte do governo e da comunidade, proporcionando o desenvolvimento local e regional.ABSTRACT: This paper aimed to analyze the Felipe Streich Industrial District of Santa Rosa - RS, in Brazil, its role in development and the forms of relationship between the actors that compose it, providing innovation, including the approach of Quádrupla Hélice. It is classified as applied research, field research, qualitative and descriptive research. As a result, it was found that the district generates external economy by promoting specialization in the services offered by companies, it also participates in the development of the city of Santa Rosa - RS by generating economic and social returns.  A lack of joint involvement of the actors was noticed. This study contributes by highlighting the need for entrepreneurs to innovate in the productive process of their organizations, implementing elements of industry 4.0 and that for this they must expand the interaction between actors. This work proves the studies that state that universities promote innovations in companies, with support from the government and the community, providing local and regional development.
A figura feminina em Chapeuzinho Vermelho e Chapeuzinho Amarelo
Authors: Da Silva Luiz Felipe Verçosa , Antonio Santos de Oliveira José
Published: February 2022

Chapeuzinho Vermelho, texto dos irmãos Grimm, é um conto de fadas bastante popular da Literatura Infantil no mundo, sua história perpassou fronteiras, contribuindo para o imaginário de crianças, a fim de que respeitassem e fossem submissas aos seus superiores, justamente pelo seu caráter admoestativo. Já Chapeuzinho Amarelo, poema de Chico Buarque, estabelece uma relação significativa de intertextualidade com a primeira versão do conto pueril, enfatizando o medo dos fantasmas na infância. Apresentando as várias faces do subconsciente humano, marcado pelos traumas e por traços de um erotismo abstrato (sugestivo) com a figura do Lobo, que de tão grotesca, tornou-se presente no íntimo das personagens (característica frequente nos contos de fadas). As próprias cores já direcionam e dão margem para uma possível percepção simbólica dessas nuances. Pois a cor vermelha representa o ímpeto, a destreza e o perigo, e esses traços estão intrínsecos no comportamento de Chapeuzinho Vermelho. Já a cor amarela, remete àquilo que está em declínio, que anda fraco e taciturno, sendo essa cor a qual assumimos na velhice e perto da morte. E esses detalhes são personificados em Chapeuzinho Amarelo. Portanto, pode-se correlacionar intertextualmente que os personagens (Chapeuzinhos) nada mais são do que os dois lados de uma mesma moeda, onde uma representa o início e a outra representa o fim. Utilizando como base para a fundamentação teórica as contribuições de Carvalhal (2006), Candido (1996) e outros cientistas da literatura, buscou-se discutir comparativamente a representação da figura feminina nos contos de fadas.
O canto fúnebre em “o enterro das bonecas”: oralidade e performance na literatura arrieteana
Authors: Santos Edvaldo Nunes dos
Published: February 2022

Esta pesquisa analisa a intrínseca relação entre literatura oral e performance através da leitura de um dos doze contos da obra Maria Flor etc. (2002), da escritora Arriete Vilela, intitulado “o enterro das bonecas”. A personagem principal da narrativa, de nome Esterlina, transita entre o presente e suas brincadeiras de infância, das quais, a de vestir mortalhas em bonecas e enterra-las, enquanto entoa cânticos. Dessa ritualística, ocorre o desdobramento em manifestações bem típicas da cultura popular, como de apelo aos santos católicos, vestir roxo, de cavar covas no chão e perfumar com flor de laranjeira. Outrossim, performatizando a partir de uma relação estética que advém da relação entre vocalidade, corpo e espaço, nos termos de Paul Zumthor (2007), que designa o ato performativo como uma ação, sempre em curso, que se assegura pelas sensações que provoca e é anterior à própria invenção da escrita; ou uma ação simbólica, pela visão interpretativista de Geertz (2008) e que percebemos como reflexo da identidade de um povo e que, por ser sempre fronteiriça, de acordo com o antropólogo Stuart Hall (2008), só pode ser interpretada de forma cituada, como parte de um emaranhado cultural, sobre o qual, age e resulta.
Systematic review of neuromuscular diurnal activity in restless legs syndrome
Authors: Romare Mattias , Tsaklis Panagiotis V. , Krystallis Paris Alexandros , Elcadi Guilherme H.
Published: February 2022

Purpose.

The aim of this review was to systematically summarize the current literature on corticospinal excitation and muscle activity in restless legs syndrome (RLS) patients during daytime and diurnal activities. Three models of muscle activation in RLS directed this review: (i) evoked neuromuscular activation; (ii) sensory reflex responsiveness; (iii) voluntary muscle activation.

Methods.

A literature search was conducted in PubMed and Google Scholar, and 51 articles met the primary inclusion criteria. After a quality analysis, a total 13 articles were deemed of sufficient quality for data extraction.

Results.

Three studies on evoked neuromuscular activation demonstrated increased motor excitability associated with RLS. Sensory reflex responsiveness studies in RLS patients revealed increased reflex responsiveness, indicating increased spinal excitability and a possible dysfunction in afferent inhibition. Voluntary muscle activation studies showed both diurnal muscle electromyography abnormalities and an increased circadian variation in the musculature of the lower leg in RLS patients.

Conclusions.

Although a number of mechanisms have been evaluated increasing the understanding of RLS, few studies have evaluated RLS during daytime and diurnal muscle activity in patients with RLS. Furthermore, potential associations with the circadian rhythm have not been thoroughly investigated, nor have methodologies been combined. Future research should aim to establish differences in muscle activity of RLS patients and associate these differences with the duration and severity of symptoms. Suggestions for further studies are provided.
Anxiety levels and health-related quality of life in parents of children with different types of physical disabilities
Authors: Adiguzel Hatice , Ergun Nevin , Elbasan Bulent
Published: February 2022

Introduction

Disability has negative effects on families’ psychological health and quality of life. This study aimed to investigate the anxiety level and quality of life of parents having children with different physical disabilities, such as spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome, and compare them with those of healthy children’s parents.

Methods

Health status and anxiety level of the parents were assessed by the Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-I and STAI-II). The impact on the parents and level of the children’s functional independence were evaluated by the Turkish version of the Impact on Family Scale (IPFAM) and Functional Independence Measure for Children. Functional activities of the children were assessed by the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI).

Results

A statistically significant difference was found between the control group and the parents having children with disabilities in terms of IPFAM and PEDI functional skills (p < 0.05). There was a statistically significant difference between the IPFAM total scores of the disabled children and their healthy peers (p < 0.001).

Conclusions

The impact on the families with physically disabled children did not change with the diagnosis type. A difference was observed between the parents of children with different physical disabilities and those of healthy children. Also, the functional skills of the children with disabilities were negatively affected compared with their healthy peers. Health-related quality of life of the families was influenced by the independence level of the children in daily living activities.
Effects of neurodynamic exercises on the management of diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the upper limb: a case series
Authors: Ali Misbah Amanat , Anwar Sahreen , Perveen Wajida , Akhtar Muhammad , Hashmi Riaz , Jabeen Zahra
Published: February 2022

Introduction

This study has been designed to find out the effectiveness of neurodynamic exercises in patients with diabetes mellitus having peripheral neuropathy in upper limb.

Methods

This was a case series. Total 40 patients were selected in this study who had diabetes mellitus type II with peripheral neuropathy pain. Consecutive sampling technique was used. Standard Neurodynamic sliders’ techniques were applied for Radial, Ulnar and Median nerves in appropriate position by qualified physical therapist for 10 sec with 2 sec rest and 10 repetitions. TENS (80 Hz and 150µ sec) was applied for 20 minutes. Neuropathic pain questionnaire DN 4 was used to collect the data. Pretest and posttest value were calculated using this questionnaire. Paired sample T test was used to compare the pretest and posttest values.

Results

There were 31 females and 8 males with peripheral neuropathy in this study. The mean age of the patients was 51.22 ± 6.712 years. The mean value of total pretest was 6.42 ± 1.152 and the mean of total posttest value was 3.68 ± 1.095.

Conclusion

Neurodynamic exercises were effective in managing diabetic peripheral neuropathy pain. Neurodynamics techniques for Peripheral Nerve can reduce the diabetes associated peripheral neuropathy symptoms in upper limb.
Effect of myofascial trigger points release with shockwave therapy on shoulder hand syndrome in stroke patients
Authors: Mahmoud Lama Saad El-Din , Osama Shahesta Ahmed , Osama Lamis Ahmed
Published: February 2022

Introduction

To investigate the influence of Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrPs) release combined with shockwave therapy on pain and functions of the upper extremity with shoulder hand syndrome (SHS) in stroke patients with diabetic neuropathy.

Methods

Two groups of thirty stroke patients, divided equally into, the study group: which received MTrPs release with shockwave therapy and conventional physical therapy program, while the control group: received the conventional physical therapy program. All the patients were evaluated pre-and post-intervention by the severity score of the Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Motor Evaluation Scale Upper Extremity Stroke Patients (MESUPES), the figure of eight test for hand swelling, and the Visual Analogue Scale for pain (VAS-P).

Results

highly significant improvement of affected upper extremity functions, with a significant reduction of SHS symptoms, swelling, and pain of the study group compared to the control group (p < 0.05), also there was a negative significant correlation between MESUPES- all-out score and VAS-P.

Conclusions

The combination of both MTrPs release with shockwave therapy had a significant improvement effect on upper extremity function and a significant reduction of both SHS symptoms and pain in stroke patients with diabetic neuropathy, which leads to improvement in stroke patients’ functional rehabilitation.
An Investigation of Volatility Transmission and Hedging Opportunities of Cryptocurrencies towards other Financial Assets
Authors: HASHMI Aijaz Mustafa , Raza Hassan , Hasan Arshad
Published: February 2022

Asset allocation towards a specific portfolio is solely based on the diversification property among financial as well as non-financial assets. This paper is an attempt to see the investibility and role of diversification of cryptocurrencies with other financial assets. The study is utilizing the extensive data on Bitcoins and GSPC-Index, MSCI-Global Index, MSCI-Currency Index, COMEX closing Gold Price, and OPEC Crude oil Prices. The investigation aims to assess the direction and swap capability of the cryptocurrency (Bitcoin) towards the other global financial assets. The hypothesis of the study is whether the volatility created by bitcoin is transmitted towards the other financial assets using multivariate BEKK-GARCH methodology. The results indicated that any shock that appeared in bitcoin is significantly decreasing the volatility of all selected assets except MSCI-Global Index returns. The study found that the use of cryptocurrencies into the portfolio would offer diversification benefits to investors. The results are more beneficial for the risk-averse investor, who wants to hedge their portfolio through the inclusion of the negatively correlated security.
Indicadores da qualidade social da educação: contribuições para o contexto dos Institutos Federais
Authors: Fontoura Julian Silveira Diogo de Ávila
Published: February 2022

Esta investigação tem como objetivo desenvolver indicadores da qualidade social da educação no cenário dos Institutos Federais de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia. Neste exercício teórico nos apoiamos na pesquisa documental, bibliográfica e na consulta de dados estatísticos da Rede Federal de Educação Profissional e Tecnológica. A construção destes indicadores levou em consideração a relação estabelecida entre a instituição e a sociedade, a sua natureza enquanto política pública educacional e suas dimensões estruturantes e balizadoras das suas práticas atreladas à organização do trabalho pedagógico. A proposição colocada nesta investigação se mostra como uma possibilidade de entendimento da realidade institucional a partir de um olhar dos seus processos para além das métricas e índices estandardizados tradicionais, considerando ainda a qualidade social da educação como um elemento integrante da própria política educativa dos Institutos Federais de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia.