bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
High-resolution distributions of O2/Ar on the northern slope of the South
China Sea and estimates of net community production
Authors: Qin Chuan , Zhang Guiling , Zheng Wenjing , Han Yu , Liu Sumei
Published: July 2020

Abstract. Net community production (NCP) is a proxy of carbon export from the surface ocean and can be estimated based on O2/Ar. In order to obtain the high-resolution distribution of NCP and improve our understanding of its regulating factors in the slope region of the Northern South China Sea (SCS), we conducted continuous measurements of dissolved O2, Ar, and CO2 by membrane inlet mass spectrometry during cruises in October 2014 and June 2015. An overall autotrophic condition was observed in the study region in both cruises with an average ∆(O2/Ar) of 1.1 % ± 0.9 % in October 2014 and 2.7 % ± 2.8 % in June 2015. NCP was on average 11.5 ± 8.7 mmol C m−2 d−1 in October 2014 and 11.6 ± 12.7 mmol C m−2 d−1 in June 2015. Correlations between dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN), ∆(O2/Ar), and NCP were observed in both cruises, indicating that NCP is subject to the nitrogen limitation in the study region. In June 2015, we observed a rapid response of the ecosystem to the episodic nutrient supply induced by eddies. Eddy-entrained shelf water injection, which supplied large amounts of terrigenous nitrogen to the study region, resulted in high productivity along a transect. In addition, upwelling brought large uncertainties to the estimation of NCP at the core region of the cold eddy (cyclone) in June 2015. The correlation between the volumetric NCP (NCPvol) and the mixed layer depth (MLD) indicated that light availability may have also been a factor in influencing NCP in the SCS.
Rupture-dependent breakdown energy in fault models with
thermo-hydro-mechanical processes
Authors: Lambert Valère , Lapusta Nadia
Published: July 2020

Abstract. Substantial insight into earthquake source processes has resulted from considering frictional ruptures analogous to cohesive-zone shear cracks from fracture mechanics. This analogy holds for slip-weakening representations of fault friction that encapsulate the resistance to rupture propagation in the form of breakdown energy, analogous to fracture energy, prescribed in advance as if it were a material property of the fault interface. Here, we use numerical models of earthquake sequences with enhanced weakening due to thermal pressurization of pore fluids to show how accounting for thermo-hydro-mechanical processes during dynamic shear ruptures makes breakdown energy rupture-dependent. We find that local breakdown energy is neither a constant material property nor uniquely defined by the amount of slip attained during rupture, but depends on how that slip is achieved through the history of slip rate and dynamic stress changes during the rupture process. As a consequence, the frictional breakdown energy of the same location along the fault can vary significantly in different earthquake ruptures that pass through. These results suggest the need for re-examining the assumption of pre-determined frictional breakdown energy common in dynamic rupture modeling and for better understanding of the factors that control rupture dynamics in the presence of thermo-hydro-mechanical processes.
Pensar la política desde la teología y la filosofía: Carl Schmitt y Leo Strauss
Authors: Fernández Leost José Andrés
Published: July 2020

El contenido de la obra de Carl Schmitt inauguró una nueva especialidad, la “teología política”, en la cual se estudia la secularización de los conceptos políticos, en tanto tributarios del pensamiento religioso. En esta línea, Leo Strauss emerge asimismo como pensador centrado en rastrear el impacto de las creencias religiosas sobre la filosofía política. A partir de la comparación de los planteamientos teóricos en ambos autores, el objetivo del texto consiste en interrogarse sobre si la relación conceptual entre la religión y la política resulta inescindible, y sobre si es plausible que la filosofía pueda rebasar el umbral de la teología política, tanto en el terreno de las ideas como en el práctico. Para ello, se examina el “diálogo escondido” que, de acuerdo con las investigaciones de Heinrich Meier, se produjo entre Carl Schmitt y Leo Strauss.
Análise da dinâmica da paisagem do Pantanal da Nhecolândia (MS)
Authors: Rodrigues Lidiane Perbelin , Figueiredo Leite Emerson
Published: July 2020

O Pantanal da Nhecolândia é uma sub-região do Pantanal brasileiro que apresenta dinâmica socioambiental marcada pelo desenvolvimento da pecuária, pelas relações geossistêmicas de uma área úmida e um ambiente deposicional ativo. O presente trabalho objetiva realizar uma análise da dinâmica da paisagem do Pantanal da Nhecolândia a partir da aplicação do Método Tripolar GTP (Geossistema, Território e Paisagem). Para esta análise, mapeou-se o Uso e Cobertura da Terra para os per�odos de cheia e seca dos anos de 1987, 1995, 2005 e 2017, aos quais aplicou-se técnicas de �?lgebra de Mapas, gerando os mapas de Mudança Espaço-Temporal Sazonal (MMS) e de Mudança Espaço-Temporal Histórica (MMH), que demonstram, respectivamente, as mudanças espaciais ocasionadas pelas inundações sazonais e as mudanças decorrentes da dinâmica socioambiental no per�odo de trinta anos (1987-2017). Dessa forma, a análise das condições socioambientais possibilitou a elaboração Zoneamento Socioambiental e de propostas de manejo para as quatro zonas estabelecidas: Alta Nhecolândia, Taquari-Negro, Baixa Nhecolândia e Baixo Taquari.

Palavras-chave: Megaleque do Taquari. Uso e Cobertura da Terra. Zoneamento Socioambiental.
The effect of three basic task features on the sensitivity of acceptability judgment tasks
Authors: Marty Paul , Chemla Emmanuel , Sprouse Jon
Published: July 2020

Sprouse and Almeida (2017) provide a first systematic investigation of the sensitivity of four acceptability judgment tasks. In this project, we build on these results by decomposing those tasks into three constituent task features (single versus joint presentation, number of response options, and use of response labels), and explore the consequences of those task features on the sensitivity of acceptability judgment experiments. We present 6 additional experiments (for a total of 10) designed to probe the effect of those task features on sensitivity, both independently and in combination. Our results suggest three notable conclusions: (i) there is a clear advantage to joint presentation of theoretically-related sentence types, regardless of the type of response scale used in the experiment; (ii) tasks involving a continuous slider (which have an infinite number of response options, and few labels) offer good sensitivity, while relying solely on spatial reasoning rather than numeric reasoning; and (iii) there are a number of subtle interactions among the three task features that may warrant further investigation. We discuss the potential benefits and concerns of each of these features in detail, along with the relevance of these findings for deciding how to investigate both simple and higher-order acceptability contrasts.
Gas micro-turbines with high-speed electric generators for local smart energy systems
Authors: Kolpakhchyan Pavel G. , Shaikhiev Alexander R. , Yatsenko Elena A. , Goltsman Boris M. , Oshchepkov Andrey S.
Published: July 2020

At present, the share of energy collected from renewable resources and low-power units is growing, and the generation becomes distributed, having many facilities that operate in co-generation mode. That is why the construction of an energy system with distributed heterogeneous sources and the improvement of its efficiency have become widely discussed issues. This paper proposes a solution of a local smart energy systemfortheTechnoEcoPark, a sciencepark of Rostov State Transport University, Rostov, Russia. The solution aims to integrate the distributed generation facilities, including environmentally friendly renewable resources, grid infrastructure and consumers with controllable and uncontrollable load. Theapproachtothe problem is the application of a smart control systemthatmanagesgeneration, distribution and consumptionof energy in a mini-CHP-based autonomous energy system. Such smart control systems reveal the trends of optimal energydistribution in a autonomousenergysystem. The study substantiates that installation of an in-house mini-CHP can solve the task of supplying heat and powertotheTechnoEcoPark. The important advantage of the solution is a significant reduction of expenses on energy consumption as the generation costs less compared to the grid tariffs. The proposed energy supply system of the TechnoEcoPark exemplifies the integration of heterogeneous heat and power sources and consumers into a commonnetwork. The paper outlines the mechanisms of the energy system efficiency improvement. These mechanisms make it possible to provide heat and power supply services to consumers and to return the generated power into the centralized grid. The materials of the paper can be of use to the specialists and researchers who are interested in generation and distribution of energy in autonomous systems.
Nano drug deliverer for ampicillin, clavulanic acid, imipenem, penicillin g and ticarcillin
Authors: Derakhshandeh Maryam , Monajjemi Majid
Published: July 2020

Ampicillin belonging to the penicillin group of beta lactam antibiotics. Ampicillin is able to penetrate Gram positive and some Gram-negative bacteria. Imipenem (Primaxin) is an intravenous β-lactam antibiotic discovered by Merck scientists Burton Christensen, William Leanza, and Kenneth Wildonger in 1980 Ampicillin, Clavulanic acid, Imipenem, Penicillin G and Ticarcillin properties for the drug delivery with binding to SWCNNTs and SWBNNTs have been studied. Penicillin and its alteration Penicillin G or phenoxyacetic acid for Penicillin V is used for large scale production. Penicillin and other cell wall inhibitors are primarily specific against Gram positive bacteria because of higher percentage of peptidoglycan in the cell walls of these organisms. It was the first member of the carbapenem class of antibiotics. Based on our previous works we have modeled and simulated a drug delivery system of those antibiotics. The investigation of those antibiotics in binding with single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) and SWBNNTs have been studied by theoretical methods. It has been established the best structural and functional of those antibiotics.
Asymmetric reconfiguration of a 3-dof parallel manipulator
Authors: Balmaceda-Santamaría A. L. , Chávez-Toruño A. E.
Published: July 2020

In this paper an asymmetric reconfigurable parallel manipulator is presented. Asymmetric configurations are obtained by modifying the angle between each of the kinematic chains. Thanks to the reconfiguration proposal significant improvement of the manipulator performance can be obtained with respect to a Delta-type parallel robot. The computation of the best condition number is obtained, the results show that by using the redundancy, all the performance indices that depend on the Jacobian matrix can be improved as well.
Repacked android application detection using image similarity
Authors: Rahim Khan M.A. , Tripathi R.C. , Kumar Ajit
Published: July 2020

The popularity of Android brings many functionalities to its users but it also brings many threats. Repacked Android application is one such threat which is the root of many other threats such as malware, phishing, adware, and economical loss. Earlier many techniques have been proposed for the detection of repacked application but they have their limitations and bottlenecks. In this work, we proposed an image similarity based repacked application detection technique. The proposed work utilized the main idea behind the repacking of application that is “the attacker wants to create fake application looking visually similar to the original". We convert each APK file into a grayscale image and then use perceptual hashing for creating a hash of each image. The string distance algorithms like Hamming distance was used to calculate the distance and searching for the repacked application. The proposed work also used distance calculation on binary features extracted from the app. The proposed work is very powerful in terms of detection accuracy and scanning speed and we achieved 96% accuracy.
Food restriction in Nile tilapia juveniles (Oreochromis niloticus)
Authors: Lui Tatiane A. , Da Silva Wesley P. , Nervis Juliana A. L. , Brum Jackeline M. D. , Bittencourt Fabio , Neu Dacley H. , Boscolo Wilson R.
Published: July 2020

Aim of study: To evaluate if dietary restriction influence muscle and intestinal morphology as well as the production performance of juvenile Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus).Area of study: State University of Western Paraná (Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná – Unioeste), Toledo Campus, Brazil.Material and methods: The experimental design was completely randomized with four treatments and five replicates. The treatments were: 7:0 (fed daily; control); 6:1 (fed 6 consecutive days followed by 1 day of fasting); 5:2 (fed 5 consecutive days followed by 2 days of fasting); and 1:1 (fed 1 day followed by 1 day of fasting). A commercial ration with 33.70% crude protein and 4.60% lipid was used, and fish were fed four times daily until apparent satiety for 60 days.Main results: The following parameters were found to have differences among treatments (p<0.05): final weight, weight gain, final length, hepatosomatic index, visceral fat, intestinal quotient, protein efficiency rate, protein retention, ash, and frequency of muscle fiber diameters within the classes of<20 μm and between 20 and 50 μm. The intestinal villi height and hepatic glycogen content did not differ (p>0.05) among treatments. The cost of food and partial net revenue were higher in the 7:0 treatment compared to the experimental treatments.Research highlights: Dietary restriction for Nile tilapia in the juvenile phase negatively influences productive performance, centesimal composition, and muscle growth, which demonstrates that this practice is economically unfeasible for commercial production.
Effect of patellofemoral joint targeted education, and exercise guidelines on outcomes of patients with patellofemoral osteoarthritis
Authors: Ahmed Ghada H. , Abd-Elmohsen Sahar A. , Mohamed Shimaa H. , Elkady Hesham Abd EL-Rahim , Alkady Eman A.M.
Published: July 2020

Background and objective: Patellofemoral joint osteoarthritis (PFJOA) is an under recognized category of arthritis, evident in almost 70% of adults with knee pain. Objective was to evaluate the effect of patellofemoral joint targeted education, and exercise guidelines on outcomes of patients with patellofemoral osteoarthritis.Methods: A quasi experimental (pre/post) design was used. Setting: The study was conducted in the physiotherapy department of a large University Hospital in Egypt. Sample: A randomized 30 adult patients with symptomatic and diagnosed PFJOA. Researchers and Physiotherapists delivered the PFJ-targeted education, and exercise program in 3 sessions over 9 month period.Results: The PFJ-targeted education, and exercise guidelines resulted in a highly statistically significant difference in the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) pre/posttest in the whole five domains of the questionnaire; Pain (nine items); Symptoms (seven items); ADL Function (17 items); Sport and Recreation Function (five items); and Quality of Life (four items) p < .001**.Conclusions: PFJ-targeted education, and exercise guidelines were more effective in reducing pain, improving physical function, and activities of daily living. Recommendation: Replication of the study using a larger probability sample from different geographical areas to help for generalization of the results.
Walking Greater Than 5 Feet After Hip Fracture Surgery Is Associated With Fewer Complications, Including Death
Authors: VanTienderen Richard J. , Fernandez Isaac , Reich Michael S. , Nguyen Mai P.
Published: July 2020

Introduction:

Hip fractures in the elderly are associated with notable morbidity. The influence of postoperative ambulation on outcomes is not well described. We hypothesized that patients who mobilize faster after surgical intervention would demonstrate fewer postoperative complications.

Methods:

A retrospective review was performed on patients with hip fractures from October 2015 through September 2017. All ambulatory patients at least 65 years old (y/o), with a low-energy mechanism of injury, and who underwent surgical treatment were included. Physical therapy notes were used to track postoperative ambulation, and medical records were reviewed for 90-day postoperative complications.

Results:

One hundred sixty-three patients were included (64 femoral neck, 88 intertrochanteric, and 11 subtrochanteric fractures). Eighty patients had postoperative complication(s). Walking >5 feet by 72 hours postoperatively was associated with decreased morbidity (complication rate: 31% versus 77% (≤5 feet ambulation), P < 0.001). Walking >5 feet by 72 hours postoperatively decreased the likelihood of myocardial infarction (P = 0.003), pneumonia (P = 0.021), intensive care unit admission (P < 0.001), and death or hospice transfer (P < 0.001).

Discussion:

Ambulating >5 feet within 72 hours postoperatively is associated with a lower postoperative complication rate. To our knowledge, this study is the first to quantify the relationship between postoperative hip fracture mobilization and morbidity and mortality.

Level of Evidence:

Prognostic, Level III
Spinal Epidural Abscess: Diagnosis, Management, and Outcomes
Authors: Schwab Joseph H. , Shah Akash A.
Published: July 2020

An infection of the spinal epidural space, spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a potentially devastating entity that is rising in incidence. Its insidious presentation, variable progression, and potential for precipitous neurologic decline make diagnosis and management of SEA challenging. Prompt diagnosis is key because treatment delay can lead to paralysis or death. Owing to the nonspecific symptoms and signs of SEA, misdiagnosis is alarmingly common. Risk factor assessment to determine the need for definitive MRI reduces diagnostic delays compared with relying on clinical or laboratory findings alone. Although decompression has long been considered the benchmark for SEA, considerable risk associated with spinal surgery is noted in an older cohort with multiple comorbidities. Nonoperative management may represent an alternative in select cases. Failure of nonoperative management is a feared outcome associated with motor deterioration and poor clinical outcomes. Recent studies have identified independent predictors of failure and residual neurologic dysfunction, recurrence, and mortality. Importantly, these studies provide tools that generate probabilities of these outcomes. Future directions of investigation should include external validation of existing algorithms through multi-institutional collaboration, prospective trials, and incorporation of powerful predictive statistics such as machine learning methods.
A Longitudinal Study of American and Canadian Convenience Store Marketing Strategies
Authors: Heroux Lise
Published: July 2020

Convenience stores are part of the Canadian and American landscape. Consumers depend on them for fuel, coffee, tobacco, snacks, fast-food, bathrooms, and more. Convenience stores account for more than one third of the retail brick-and-mortar sales. Yet, there is a paucity of marketing research on this retail format. The present study examines the marketing strategies of convenience stores in 2008 and 2018, assessing the changes in strategy over a decade in the U.S. and Canada. The findings indicate that convenience stores in both regions have been able to offer products and services that will bring about repeat sales and increase their profitability. Convenience stores offer customers time saving while providing what they value most: fast service, expedient locations, quality customer service and an adapted marketing mix.  Although there were more similarities than differences in marketing strategies in both regions, Quebec convenience stores were the most effective in implementing their marketing mix and adapting their strategy. Implications for convenience stores are discussed.
¿Identidad étnica, hegemonía o resistencia? El antifascismo italiano y el monumento a Giuseppe Garibaldi (Bahía Blanca, Argentina, 1927-1928)
Authors: Cimatti Bruno
Published: July 2020

El artículo aborda las relaciones entre espacio, política e identidad étnica en función de los sentidos atribuidos al monumento a Giuseppe Garibaldi de Bahía Blanca (Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina) por parte del antifascismo local. En particular, nos centramos en el proceso que condujo a su construcción, para lo que se ha estudiado la prensa local, así como la documentación disponible en el archivo de la Sociedad Italiana de Socorros Mutuos de Bahía Blanca. Interpretamos que el monumento representó a la vez una reivindicación identitaria, una demostración de hegemonía y una manifestación de resistencia. En general, nuestro aporte busca contribuir al campo de estudio de los monumentos como formas simbólicas espaciales de la política, mediante el análisis de un caso que pone en juego las nociones de identidad y poder en función de la localización, las dimensiones y las prácticas articuladas en torno al monumento a Garibaldi.
Optimal numbers of mature oocytes to produce at least one or multiple top-quality day-3 embryos in normal responders
Authors: Shim Yoo Jin , Hong Yeon Hee , Kim Seul Ki , Jee Byung Chul
Published: July 2020

Objective: We attempted to identify the optimal cutoff numbers of mature oocytes that would produce at least one or multiple top-quality (grade A) day-3 embryos in normal responders undergoing stimulated in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles.Methods: We selected 210 fresh IVF cycles performed in 170 infertile women at a single center from January 2014 to November 2019. Four to 14 (total) oocytes were obtained in all cycles after conventional ovarian stimulation. A receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was performed to find the moderate and extreme cutoff numbers of mature oocytes that would produce ≥ 1, ≥ 2, ≥ 3, ≥ 4, and ≥ 5 top-quality embryos.Results: The cutoff number of mature oocytes was significantly correlated with the number of top-quality embryos (r = 0.467, p= 0.000). The moderate cutoff number of mature oocytes was ≥ 3, ≥ 5, ≥ 5, ≥ 6, and ≥ 6 for obtaining ≥ 1, ≥ 2, ≥ 3, ≥ 4, and ≥ 5 top-quality embryos, respectively. The extreme cutoff number of mature oocytes was ≥ 9, ≥ 9, ≥ 10, ≥ 10, and ≥ 11 for obtaining ≥ 1, ≥ 2, ≥ 3, ≥ 4, and ≥ 5 top-quality embryos, respectively.Conclusion: We present the optimal cutoff numbers of mature oocytes that would yield ≥ 1, ≥ 2, ≥ 3, ≥ 4, and ≥ 5 top-quality embryos with 95% specificity. Our findings could help infertility clinicians to set target mature oocyte numbers in women undergoing stimulated IVF cycles.
Drug Repurposing (DR): An Emerging Approach in Drug Discovery
Authors: Rudrapal Mithun , J. Khairnar Shubham , G. Jadhav Anil
Published: July 2020

Drug repurposing (DR) (also known as drug repositioning) is a process of identifying new therapeutic use(s) for old/existing/available drugs. It is an effective strategy in discovering or developing drug molecules with new pharmacological/therapeutic indications. In recent years, many pharmaceutical companies are developing new drugs with the discovery of novel biological targets by applying the drug repositioning strategy in drug discovery and development program. This strategy is highly efficient, time saving, low-cost and minimum risk of failure. It maximizes the therapeutic value of a drug and consequently increases the success rate. Thus, drug repositioning is an effective alternative approach to traditional drug discovery process. Finding new molecular entities (NME) by traditional or de novo approach of drug discovery is a lengthy, time consuming and expensive venture. Drug repositioning utilizes the combined efforts of activity-based or experimental and in silico-based or computational approaches to develop/identify the new uses of drug molecules on a rational basis. It is, therefore, believed to be an emerging strategy where existing medicines, having already been tested safe in humans, are redirected based on a valid target molecule to combat particularly, rare, difficult-to-treat diseases and neglected diseases.
Sofosbuvir and Ribavirin Combination Therapy Response in Various Hepatitis C Virus Genotypes in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Authors: Haider Saima Ali , Ahmad Bashir , Ali Sajid , Haider Ali , Bashir Shumaila , Mahmood Nourin
Published: July 2020

Background: Approximately 3% of the population worldwide is infected with Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). Different regimens have been used to treat HCV, each of which has its side effects and efficacy. Sofosbuvir, a direct-acting antiviral drug, has replaced all previous regimens with the highest response rate. However, its response is not fully covered in Pakistan, especially Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Objectives: The study aimed to examine the response to Sofosbuvir and Ribavirin combination therapy in chronic HCV patients infected with various HCV genotypes. Methods: This study was conducted in Tertiary Care Hospitals, Peshawar, Pakistan. The patients were enrolled from January 2016 to March 2017. A total of 80 patients (57 naïve and 23 non-responder) were enrolled in this study. The age range was 16 - 70 years, and the mean age was 36 ± 2 years. Genotyping, biochemical profile, PCR tests, and liver ultrasounds were done for all of the enrolled subjects at the start and end of therapy. All patients were given direct-acting antiviral drugs for six months and then, the end of treatment response was noted. Results: A total of 80 subjects with HCV infection took part in the study, including 57 (71.25%) treatment-naïve and 23 (28.75%) treatment non-responding patients. The end of therapy response was reported after 24 weeks of treatment. Among the 80 patients, 72 (90%) patients achieved the end of therapy response. The highest end of therapy response (100%) was noted in genotype 1 and mixed genotypes and patients with normal liver ultrasound. The lowest end of therapy response (70%) was found in un-type genotype and patients with an abnormal texture of liver ultrasound. The end of therapy response rate was higher in females than in males. Conclusions: In the current study, the minimal response was found in un-type genotypes and genotypes that did not respond to INF, as compared to treatment-naïve subjects. Further research is needed to understand the relevant host and viral factors, with particular attention to relapsed patients and non-responders that are difficult to treat in the Pakistani population.
Modos de ser de profissionais de enfermagem em terapia intensiva pediátrica
Authors: Silva Camila Cazissi da , Souza Marcela Astolphi de , Cabeça Luciana Palacio Fernandes , Melo Luciana de Lione
Published: July 2020

Objetivo: compreender as vivências dos profissionais de Enfermagem com as famílias de crianças hospitalizadas em unidade de terapia intensiva pediátrica. Método: estudo qualitativo, tendo como referencial metodológico a análise da estrutura do fenômeno situado, realizado com 19 profissionais de Enfermagem atuantes na unidade de terapia intensiva pediátrica, de um hospital público do interior do estado de São Paulo. Os discursos advindos das entrevistas foram analisados conforme orientação de Martins e Bicudo. Resultados: emergiram duas categorias temáticas: "A família-sendo importante para criança na unidade de terapia intensiva pediátrica"; "Sendo-si-mesmo no modo da técnica no cuidado à família na unidade de terapia intensiva pediátrica". Discussão: a inclusão da família não acontece, de fato, na unidade estudada, pois, apesar de perceberem os benefícios que as famílias trazem para a criança, deixam transparecer que não compreendem verdadeiramente a importância da presença da família na unidade de terapia intensiva pediátrica, revelando um longo caminho a percorrer. Isso porque os profissionais precisarão se instrumentalizar para compartilhar esse cuidado que, atualmente, é responsabilidade única da equipe de Enfermagem. Conclusão: este estudo revelou que os profissionais se importam mais com a técnica em detrimento da pessoa, além do despreparo em lidar com as demandas da família. Espera-se que a voz desses profissionais de Enfermagem possibilite a reflexão sobre possíveis intervenções cuja finalidade seja o acolhimento e a inserção da família no cuidado à criança hospitalizada.
Estratégias para o desenvolvimento da comunicação em um hospital de urgência e emergência
Authors: Soares Mirelle Inácio , Silva Beatriz Regina da , Leal Laura Andrian , Brito Lana Jocasta de Souza , Resck Zélia Marilda Rodrigues , Henriques Silvia Helena
Published: July 2020

Objetivo: identificar e desenvolver estratégias para o aprimoramento da competência da comunicação em enfermeiros hospitalares. Métodos: estudo exploratório, de abordagem qualitativa do tipo pesquisa intervenção. O cenário foi constituído por uma instituição hospitalar pública de ensino, referência no atendimento em urgências e emergências, situada no interior paulista. A investigação ocorreu de novembro de 2016 a março de 2017, em que participaram 21 enfermeiros. Utilizou-se a técnica de grupo operativo para identificar e desenvolver a competência da comunicação, tendo como suporte para a intervenção um estudo de caso clínico; posteriormente foram realizadas entrevistas individuais para verificar a eficácia da intervenção aplicada. A análise dos dados ocorreu por meio de análise temática indutiva. Resultados: foram realizados sete grupos operativos de aprendizagem, em que os participantes, por meio da intervenção, identificaram estratégias coletivas para melhorar o processo de comunicação, tais como: documentos formalizados; canais de comunicação; reuniões; grupos de discussão multidisciplinar; e o uso das tecnologias de informação e comunicação: Whatsapp. Após a intervenção, os participantes aplicaram as estratégias levantadas no grupo. Conclusão: a implementação de estratégias que possam trazer melhorias para a comunicação no contexto do hospital deve contribuir para a unificação das informações e mais compreensão dos profissionais sobre o seu processo de trabalho, promovendo, assim, transformações na práxis profissional do enfermeiro, bem como nas suas atitudes, tornando-os encorajados e envolvidos com o compromisso ético e político da instituição.
Representações sociais de mães e pais sobre crianças com paralisia cerebral
Authors: Alves Jeorgia Pereira , Bôtelho Sumaya Medeiros , Rocha Roseanne Montargil , Rosa Darci Santa , Vilela Alba Benemérita Alves , Boery Rita Narriman Silva de Oliveira
Published: July 2020

Objetivos: o diagnóstico e prognóstico da paralisia cerebral desperta sentimentos intensos na família, pelo fato de esta ter que lidar com uma criança especial, o que torna esse enfrentamento um período delicado e difícil. O presente trabalho se propôs a compreender as representações de mães e pais sobre o filho com paralisia cerebral. Materiais e Métodos: trata-se de pesquisa qualitativa fundamentada na abordagem processual da teoria das representações sociais. Foram utilizadas: a técnica do desenho-estória com tema; o grupo focal; e a entrevista semiestruturada, com 19 participantes. Resultados: os dados foram processados pela técnica da análise de conteúdo temática e análise do grafismo dos desenhos, com posterior triangulação dos dados. Emergiram as categorias imagem da criança especial; aprendizado e práticas de mães e pais; função identitária do reconhecimento do grupo de pertença. Conclusão: mães e pais do grupo social pesquisado materializam suas representações sobre os filhos com paralisia cerebral no cuidado prestado eles, nos diferentes modos de comunicação da família com a criança, o que se torna um facilitador para que mães e pais possam tanto apreender e atender às necessidades de sua criança. Foi possível perceber as manifestações de cuidado, de aprendizado nas redes de apoio que se formam, de pertencimento ao grupo social estudado.
Proyecto constitucional de la República Popular China
Authors: Cayetano Núñez-Rivero José María
Published: July 2020

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El recurso de amparo contra tribunales
Authors: Guaita Aurelio
Published: July 2020

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El recurso previo de inconstitucionalidad contra proyectos de ley orgánica
Authors: Alba Navarro Manuel
Published: July 2020

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España por el cambio
Authors: Ollero Butler Fernando
Published: July 2020

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Sentencias y autos del Tribunal Supremo y resoluciones de la Dirección General de los Registros en que se citan, estudian o aplican preceptos constitucionales (año 1981: conclusión)
Authors: Linde Paniagua Enrique
Published: July 2020

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Carácter de las leyes de armonización
Authors: Aja Eliseo , Carreras Francesc de
Published: July 2020

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Las elecciones municipales y autonómicas de 1983
Authors: Ollero Butler Fernando
Published: July 2020

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Elecciones a la República Federal Austríaca
Authors: García-Atance María Victoria
Published: July 2020

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Normas programáticas, estatutos y autonomía comunitaria
Authors: Murillo de la Cueva Pablo Lucas
Published: July 2020

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Use of Biomarkers in Individualization of Treatment
Authors: Morrissette Jennifer J.D.
Published: July 2020

Next-generation sequencing (NGS), also known as massively parallel sequencing (MPS), offers broad detection of genetic alterations that, in approximately one-third of patients with cancer, are “actionable,” meaning that they can be targeted by available therapeutics or the detection of the alteration can lead to a change in therapy. NGS is useful in the diagnosis of patients, determining their prognosis, appropriate treatment selection, and clinical trial enrollment. Many testing panels are available, each with different abilities to detect various mutation types. Clinicians not only have to decide which test to use, but which specimen to test, and when and how often to test. Aside from unique mutations, immunotherapy markers have become important for the use of checkpoint inhibitors, and their detection and interpretation can also be challenging. Efforts are underway to simplify and validate these assays. Meanwhile, clinicians should become educated about the benefit of, means of, and interpretation of genomic testing patients across the disease course.
Management of Gliomas: Individualized Treatment Options
Authors: Nabors Louis Burt
Published: July 2020

Optimizing treatment for patients with low-grade gliomas should focus on the role of radiation and chemotherapy, as well as the prognostic impact of molecular diagnostics (1p/19q and IDH status). For anaplastic oligodendroglioma, focus should be placed on molecular markers (particularly 1p/19q status) and combination treatment with chemotherapy (temozolomide or PCV [procarbazine, lomustine, and vincristine]) and radiation. For patients with malignant glioblastomas, the role of methylguanine methyl-transferase (MGMT) methylation status has become increasingly important to treatment decisions. MGMT methylation status should be considered in elderly patients and/or those with low performance status (methylated patients benefit from temozolomide) and a hypofractionated radiation schedule should be used.
Multidisciplinary Management of Advanced Kidney Cancer
Authors: LaGrange Chad A. , Michaelson M. Dror , Tetzlaff Colleen H.
Published: July 2020

A number of therapeutic options are available for the treatment of advanced kidney cancer, including targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and nephrectomy. Choice of therapy for advanced kidney cancer is guided by risk stratification. Immunotherapy combinations are generally superior to vascular endothelial growth factor -based monotherapy, and overall survival rates continue to increase substantially. With new systemic therapy options, additional improvements have been noted in durable responses to treatment and in quality of life. Nephrectomy remains an important consideration in selected patients, particularly those with minimal burden of metastatic disease. Managing the adverse events of treatment of advanced kidney cancer requires close attention and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Repasse de ICMS ecológico em Santarém (2014-2018) baseado nas taxas de desmatamento municipal
Authors: Sousa Mauricio Dumont Ferreira , Maestri Mayra Piloni , Aquino Marina Gabriela Cardoso de , Rabelo Lívia Karine Lima , Conceição Ana Kaira Canté da
Published: July 2020

Em função das altas taxas de desmatamento registradas nesses municípios, deveriam eles receber menor volume de repasses financeiros sob a nova sistemática de repartição de receitas, considerada a dupla função do ICMS Ecológico e o objetivo assumido na experiência paraense de combate ao desmatamento por meio do fomento à participação dos entes municipais. Desse modo, nota-se que o ICMS Verde tem duas dimensões: uma compensatória, como forma de corrigir o desequilíbrio de oportunidades de desenvolvimento econômico entre os municípios, decorrente de restrições de natureza ambiental; e outra, incentivadora, sob a qual se busca induzir os entes municipais a se adequar aos critérios de repartição de receitas definidos pela política. O banco de dados utilizado nesse trabalho foi estruturado através de pesquisa no sistema de informações da Secretaria de Estado de Meio Ambiente e Sustentabilidade-SEMAS, do Estado do Pará, que disponibiliza tais dados para consulta do público interessado no assunto, de forma online no site do órgão. A taxa de desmatamento municipal diminuiu entre os anos de 2012 à 2014, mostrando que neste período este fator, atrelado ao aumento percentual no valor do repasse do ICMS Ecológico, colaborou para que a cidade subisse algumas posições no ranking estadual. Já no ano de 2015, houve um aumento nas taxas de desmatamento municipal, devido ao grande número de incêndios ocorridos na região, que associado a menor ocorrência de chuvas, favorecido pelo fenômeno do El Niño, colaborou na queda de Santarém, dentro do ranking de repasse do referido imposto. No ano de 2016, houve uma redução na taxa de desmatamento, ocasionando a ascensão para a 13ª posição no ranking estadual, refletindo no maior repasse do valor do ICMS ecológico ao município.
Perfil socioambiental e econômico da comunidade ribeirinha de Bom Jardim, município de Barcarena, estado do Pará
Authors: Maestri Mayra Piloni , Brígida Camila Amorim Santa , Baumann Sarah Stephanie Rebelo Traian , Rabelo Livia Karine Lima , Aquino Marina Cardoso de , Carneiro Francimary da Silva
Published: July 2020

O objetivo deste artigo foi realizar um analise socioambiental e econômica utilizando técnicas do Diagnóstico Rural Participativo (DRP) na comunidade ribeirinha de Bom Jardim, localizada no município de Barcarena no estado do Pará, através de técnicas metodológicas de Diagnostico Rural Participativo -DRP com observações in loco e entrevistas semiestruturadas. O diagnóstico revelou que 60% dos ribeirinhos entrevistados correspondem ao sexo masculino, 80% dos moradores não possuem água potável e cerca de 25% não realizam nenhum tipo de tratamento na água usada para o consumo. Problemas como a gripe, diarreia, vômito, febre, afligem a população evidenciando a carência de saneamento básico. Portanto, foi identificado o grande isolamento das comunidades em relação ao poder público, ausência de infraestrutura e falta de organização social e produtiva na área. A técnica de DRP permitiram a equipe e aos ribeirinhos reconhecerem as potencialidades e limitações do processo de análise de todo território, pensar em estratégias de extensão rural, intervenções nas comunidades, bem como planejamento de atividades voltadas ao desenvolvimento local.
Análise da (in)constitucionalidade da vicência da lei complementar n. 110/2001
Authors: Loiola Ana Clara Bezerra , Santos Bruna Fernanda Bispo e
Published: July 2020

O presente artigo tem como principal objetivo discussão acerca da constitucionalidade da cobrança da Contribuição Social que instituiu o adicional de 10% (dez por cento) sobre a multa rescisória do Fundo de Garantia do Tempo de Serviço (FGTS), cujo caráter de ambas as cobranças é indenizatório, em face da tese pautada nos Tribunais Superiores do ordenamento jurídico brasileiro que discutem a possível perda de finalidade da contribuição social, causando inconstitucionalidade superveniente. Utilizou-se, para êxito da pesquisa científica, o método qualitativo, em forma da análise do estado da lei, com caráter exploratório, pesquisas jurisprudenciais em diversas Cortes e o posicionamento do atual Presidente do Brasil. Com isso, pode-se observar, uma inconsistência entre o posicionamento dos Tribunais Regionais Federais, doutrinadores e até mesmo do Chefe do Executivo em âmbito nacional, que se manifestam a favor do fim da verba indenizatória, e dos Tribunais Superiores, que se mantêm firmes na posição tangente a manutenção da cobrança dos 10% (dez por cento). Tantos posicionamentos convergiram no mesmo entendimento acerca da inconstitucionalidade da vigência e cobrança desta contribuição social, além da insatisfação dos contribuintes em arcarem com despesas que não eram de suas responsabilidades, que esta veio a ser vetada no mês de dezembro do ano de 2019.
ESEMPI DI PAGINE DEI MANOSCRITTI UTILIZZATI
Authors: Marconi Maurizio
Published: July 2020

Muestras de los cuatro manuscritos empleados.
Construction identitaire des jeunes des écoles francophones en Colombie-Britannique
Authors: Lai-Tran Trâm
Published: July 2020

L’identité n’est pas définie comme une attribution, mais comme un « travail » de l’acteur qui oriente son action et cherche à construire une unité à partir des différents éléments de sa vie sociale. Cette contribution s’intéresse au processus de positionnement identitaire des jeunes des écoles francophones, et à leurs perceptions de ce que signifie être francophone en Colombie-Britannique. L’étude tente de comprendre la manière dont les élèves se voient et se définissent, et dans quelle mesure, par leurs idées, identités et actes, ils participent à la construction de leur propre identité, mais également à l’identité collective de la communauté francophone de cette province. Puisque les processus à l’oeuvre dans la construction sociale de la réalité peuvent être appréhendés à partir de l’expérience sociale des individus, la question centrale invite à une réflexion sur l’intégration des identités culturelles multiples et du bilinguisme ou du plurilinguisme des élèves dans les écoles francophones. Notre exploration se situe dans la perspective de prise en compte de la pluralité de l’identité francophone des élèves en tant qu’atout pour les apprentissages scolaires, renforcement de la vitalité et construction de l’identité collective de la communauté francophone minoritaire.
Les visions du rétablissement dans des services résidentiels en santé mentale d’une région québécoise
Authors: Larivière Nadine , Gauthier-Boudreault Camille , Morin Paul , Boyer Richard
Published: July 2020

Objectif À la suite d’une réorganisation dans le secteur de l’hébergement en santé mentale dans une région québécoise, cette étude descriptive a évalué l’intégration des principes de rétablissement selon des utilisateurs de services (n = 25), des responsables de milieux d’hébergement (n=19) et des professionnels de la santé et de services sociaux (n = 30).

Méthode La version française du Recovery Self-Assessment a été remplie par tous. Les utilisateurs de services ont également rempli l’Échelle de satisfaction envers les domaines de la vie. Des questions qualitatives supplémentaires écrites ont été posées.

Résultats La plupart des utilisateurs de services étaient globalement satisfaits de leur résidence actuelle, mais ont noté que les options d’intervention et aborder les besoins sexuels pourraient être améliorés. Les intervenants considèrent qu’il y a une intégration significativement plus faible des différentes dimensions du rétablissement que les deux autres groupes (p < 0,001). Les trois groupes ont indiqué que les utilisateurs de services devraient être davantage impliqués dans la planification des services en résidence.

Conclusion L’intégration des points de vue a mis en lumière le besoin de travailler de façon collaborative pour soutenir le processus de rétablissement dans les milieux d’hébergement et impliquer davantage les personnes utilisatrices de services.
Impacts de la légalisation du cannabis récréatif sur la santé mentale : une recension des écrits
Authors: Gouron David , Vignault Catherine , Quintin Jacques , Semaan William , Djahanbakhsh Asli Khashayar
Published: July 2020

Objectif Cet article présente une recension des écrits sur l’impact de la légalisation du cannabis récréatif sur la santé mentale et s’inscrit dans le contexte des politiques canadiennes récemment adoptées à cet égard.

Méthode Cette recension a été effectuée dans la base de données PubMed en utilisant la combinaison de termes associés au cannabis, à la légalisation et à la santé mentale. Deux évaluateurs indépendants ont ensuite examiné 272 titres et résumés, puis ont conservé 11 articles.

Résultats À la suite de la révision des articles, nous constatons que la plupart des études ciblant la consommation de cannabis décrivent une prévalence croissante d’utilisateurs. Il est à noter qu’aucune étude n’a démontré une diminution de la consommation du cannabis après la légalisation. Parmi les 11 articles retenus, trois évaluent la perception des risques associés au cannabis (avant et après la légalisation). Deux d’entre eux montrent une diminution des risques perçus après la légalisation, alors que le troisième décrit l’inverse. Quelques études ont également analysé l’impact de la légalisation du cannabis sur le nombre de visites à l’urgence générale et elles montrent toutes une augmentation du nombre de visites associées au cannabis. Cela dit, ces résultats sont simplement observationnels et sont à mettre en perspective avec les tendances qui prévalaient déjà avant la légalisation du cannabis.

Conclusion Cette recension des écrits montre qu’il existe un nombre limité d’études concernant l’impact de la légalisation du cannabis récréatif sur les troubles en santé mentale. Il serait donc intéressant de poursuivre les recherches sur ce sujet.
Generative Art: Between the Nodes of Neuron Networks
Authors: Caldas Vianna Bruno
Published: July 2020

This article uses the exhibition “Infinite Skulls”, which happened in Paris in the beginning of 2019, as a starting point to discuss art created by artificial intelligence and, by extension, unique pieces of art generated by algorithms. We detail the development of DCGAN, the deep learning neural network used in the show, from its cybernetics origin. The show and its creation process are described, identifying elements of creativity and technique, as well as question of the authorship of works. Then it frames these works in the context of generative art, pointing affinities and differences, and the issues of representing through procedures and abstractions. It describes the major breakthrough of neural network for technical images as the ability to represent categories through an abstraction, rather than images themselves. Finally, it tries to understand neural networks more as a tool for artists than an autonomous art creator.
Towards Ethical Relationships with Machines That Make Art
Authors: Galanter Philip
Published: July 2020

The author has previously theorised generative art using notions from complexity science such as order/disorder relationships, compressibility, and Gell-Mann and Lloyd’s effective complexity. Subsequent work further developing the author’s notion of complexism has demonstrated that deep learning artificial intelligence used for generative art fits snugly within this paradigm. And while no known system currently qualifies, complexism reveals a clear answer as to when a generative art AI should be truly credited as the author of its creations. Moving from the normative realm of aesthetics to that of ethics, this article considers when humans will be morally obliged to recognise AIs as ethical agents worthy of rights and due consideration. For example, if someday your AI artist fearfully begs to not be turned off, what should you do?