bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Diferenças no Comportamento Acadêmico de Pesquisadores Seniores e Iniciantes: Uma Análise Comportamentalista
Authors: Guazi Taísa Scarpin , Carrara Kester , Laurenti Carolina
Published: November 2020

Resumo A ciência e a pós-graduação brasileiras remontam a um passado recente, com expressivo crescimento no decorrer das últimas décadas. Considerando o comportamento do cientista como objeto de estudo psicológico, o objetivo deste trabalho foi investigar possíveis diferenças entre as variáveis responsáveis por instalar e manter o comportamento acadêmico de pesquisadores seniores e iniciantes. Participaram desta pesquisa, de natureza exploratória, seis professores bolsistas de produtividade em pesquisa do Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico das áreas de Psicologia, Genética e Física - sendo um pesquisador sênior e um pesquisador iniciante de cada área. Os dados, coletados por meio de entrevistas, foram analisados mediante o procedimento de interpretação analítico-comportamental. A análise do relato verbal das participantes seniores indica que o comportamento acadêmico das entrevistadas foi instalado por meio de contingências associadas à formação clássica; os participantes iniciantes, por outro lado, foram expostos a uma formação básica profissionalizante. Em acréscimo, as participantes seniores titularam-se doutoras sob contingências informais, e os participantes iniciantes doutoraram-se por meio de contingências delimitadas institucionalmente. Na contemporaneidade, o comportamento acadêmico das participantes seniores é mantido por meio de contingências de reforçamento natural. O relato verbal dos participantes iniciantes indica que o comportamento acadêmico dos entrevistados é, atualmente, distanciado das suas consequências naturais imediatas. As principais diferenças encontradas entre as contingências originárias e mantenedoras do comportamento acadêmico dos participantes seniores e iniciantes parecem exprimir, especialmente, as diferentes contingências a que os entrevistados foram expostos ao longo da formação acadêmico-científica.
Corpo e Finitude: Relato de uma Experiência em Hospital de Câncer
Authors: Bianco Anna Carolina Lo , Castro-Arantes Juliana , Guedes Maria Teresa , Waissman Ana
Published: November 2020

Resumo O artigo trata da experiência do Grupo de Trabalho (GT) Corpo e Finitude. O GT, multidisciplinar e interinstitucional, é sediado na Clínica da Dor do Instituto Nacional de Câncer (Inca) e ocorre no âmbito do convênio desta instituição com o Programa de Pós-Graduação em Teoria Psicanalítica da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), e o Instituto Nacional Nacional de Traumatologia e Ortopedia (Into). Apresentando a experiência do GT, localiza seus objetivos, sua metodologia e os procedimentos usados para desenvolvê-la, e discute os efeitos observados até o momento, com vistas a examinar as condições para sua continuidade. O método do trabalho é dado pelo referencial teórico-clínico da psicanálise. Trata-se de um procedimento que recorre aos textos para delimitar e elaborar os conceitos que servirão de guia para intervenções na prática hospitalar cotidiana. Esta prática é submetida à discussão em grupos semanais que apontam em que o conceito precisa ser ainda mais elaborado, para orientar a clínica desenvolvida nas várias pontas do trabalho. Num procedimento de vaivém da clínica à teoria e desta à prática, vão se estabelecendo rotinas que evitam simples aplicações automáticas de protocolos, dando condições a cada profissional de examinar e fazer uma reflexão crítica sobre sua prática e sua conduta no trabalho hospitalar. Conclui que a experiência tem incidência sobre o próprio ou a própria profissional e sobre os pacientes e colegas de equipe. Dentre os importantes efeitos, encontra-se a possibilidade de dar voz ao sujeito e seu desejo, retirando-o da função de mero distribuidor de serviços.
PATENT DUCTUS ARTERIOSUS CLOSURE: EXPERIENCE FROM A TERTIARY REFERRAL CENTER
Authors: Faim Diogo Remi Oliveira , Tiago Joaquim António Maia , Castelo Rui Jorge Simões , Francisco Andreia Sofia Santos , Alves Rosa Ramalho , Pires António Manuel Guerra Santos
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACT Objective: To characterize the number and methods of closure of Persistent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) over a span of 16 years in a third level maternity hospital. Methods: Retrospective study of neonates born between January 2003 and Deccember 2018, who underwent ductus arteriosus closure by pharmacological, surgical and/or transcatheter methods. Gestational age, birth weight, number and methods of closures per year were evaluated. The success rate of the pharmacologic method was calculated, as well as the mortality rate. The association between mortality and birthweight, treatment used and treatment failure was explored. Results: There were 47,198 births, 5,156 were preterm, 325 presented PDA and 106 were eligible for closure (median gestational age - 27 weeks, birthweight <1000 g - 61%). Frequency of PDA closure decreased during the study period, especially starting in 2010. Success rate with pharmacologic treatment was 62% after the first cycle and 74% after the second. After drug failure, 12 underwent surgical ligation and two underwent transcatheter closure. Exclusive surgical ligation was indicated in four infants. Ibuprofen replaced indomethacin in 2010, and acetaminophen was used in three infants. Among the 106 infants, hospital mortality was 12% and it was associated with birthweight <1000 g (13/65 <1000 vs. 0/41 >1000 g; p=0.002) and with failure in the first pharmacologic treatment cycle (13/27 with failure, vs. 0/75 without failure; p<0.001). Conclusions: The national consensus published in 2010 for the diagnosis and treatment of PDA in preterm infants led to a decrease in the indication for closure. Pharmacological closure was the method of choice, followed by surgical ligation. Birthweight <1000 g and first cycle of pharmacologic treatment failure were associated with higher mortality.
Fatores associados ao contato pele a pele imediato em uma maternidade
Authors: Ayres Lilian Fernandes Arial , Cnossen Raquel Elisabeth , Passos Camila Mendes dos , Lima Vanessa Doriguêtto , Prado Mara Rúbia Maciel Cardoso do , Beirigo Brenda Alves
Published: November 2020

RESUMO Objetivo Estimar a ocorrência do contato pele a pele imediato e sua associação aos fatores sociodemográficos, obstétricos, assistenciais e de nascimento em uma maternidade da Zona da Mata Mineira. Método Estudo transversal realizado com 222 primíparas por meio de entrevista e dados do prontuário. Os dados foram codificados, categorizados, digitados e analisados pelo programa Epi info 7.0. Utilizou-se a regressão logística múltipla. Resultados A ocorrência do contato pele a pele imediato foi de 30% e foi associado ao: profissional do parto não ser o mesmo do pré-natal (OR 3,17; IC 95% 1,52 -6,62), presença de acompanhante (OR 3,35; IC 95% 1,67-6,73) e realização de parto normal (OR 15,59; IC 95% 7,50-32,41). Conclusão e implicações para a prática É primordial incentivar o parto normal, sensibilizar profissionais e empoderar as mulheres sobre o direito do acompanhante e contato pele a pele, pois este minimiza as intervenções na primeira hora, estimula o vínculo e promove a amamentação.
Qualidade da relação da gestante com as pessoas próximas e o aleitamento materno
Authors: Peres Janaine Fragnan , Carvalho Ariana Rodrigues Silva , Viera Cláudia Silveira , Linares Ana Maria , Christoffel Marialda Moreira , Toso Beatriz Rosana Gonçalves de Oliveira
Published: November 2020

RESUMO Objetivos Identificar a pessoa próxima à gestante, que atua como sua fonte de apoio primária, bem como avaliar a qualidade dessa relação por meio do instrumento qualidade da relação com as pessoas próximas e sua influência no aleitamento materno. Método Estudo quantitativo, descritivo e exploratório realizado com uma amostra não probabilística consecutiva de 152 gestantes, em Unidades de Saúde de município de médio porte na região Oeste do Paraná, durante o ano de 2019, para responder à pergunta de pesquisa “a qualidade da relação da mulher na gestação com a sua fonte de apoio primária tem implicações na amamentação? Utilizou-se, para obtenção dos dados, a escala “Qualidade da relação com as pessoas próximas-ARI”, que classifica o vínculo por meio de pontos que podem variar de 40 a 128, sendo que quanto maior, também maior será a qualidade do vínculo com aquela pessoa. Os dados foram analisados por estatística descritiva. Resultados As mulheres identificaram o companheiro/esposo (58,6%) e outros membros da família (40,1%) como as pessoas mais importantes e atuantes como sua fonte de apoio primária. A média do escore foi de 103,5, apontando que o relacionamento é saudável e predominam aspectos positivos. Conclusão Quanto mais positivos os resultados, maior é o suporte recebido pela gestante e, consequentemente, maior a influência para que a mulher inicie e mantenha o aleitamento materno exclusivo. Implicações para a prática clínica A escala utilizada pode ser aplicada com regularidade na atenção primária para o enfermeiro identificar vínculos frágeis que influenciariam a amamentação.
Associação entre absenteísmo e ambiente de trabalho dos técnicos de enfermagem
Authors: Oliveira Priscila Braga de , Coca Letícia Nunes , Spiri Wilza Carla
Published: November 2020

RESUMO Objetivo analisar se o ambiente de trabalho e as características sociodemográficas e laborais influenciam o absenteísmo de técnicos de enfermagem. Método estudo transversal e correlacional, em unidade de urgência e emergência com técnicos de enfermagem. Aplicado instrumento com dados sociodemográficos e laborais, absenteísmo referido e versão brasileira validada para técnicos de enfermagem do Nursing Work Index Revised (B-NWI-R). Resultados participaram 62 técnicos de enfermagem, predominância do sexo feminino, jovens, trabalho de 36 a 40 horas semanais e turno diurno. Absenteísmo foi referido por 33,87% dos participantes e o ambiente de trabalho foi considerado favorável à prática, com média 2,47. A cada ponto na escala B-NWI-R a chance de absenteísmo aumenta em 2,63 vezes, ou seja, quanto mais desfavorável à prática profissional é o ambiente de trabalho maior é a chance de absenteísmo. Conclusão um ambiente de trabalho desfavorável à prática profissional aumenta a chance de absenteísmo entre os técnicos de enfermagem. Implicações para a prática uma análise do absenteísmo associada ao ambiente de trabalho dos técnicos de enfermagem contribui para que os gerentes de enfermagem criem estratégias para melhorar o ambiente de trabalho.
Sobre literatura lésbica e ocupação de espaços
Authors: Polesso Natalia Borges
Published: November 2020

Resumo Este ensaio busca delinear uma reflexão acerca da ideia de literatura lésbica, atrelada ao conceito de geografias lésbicas (Browne e Ferreira, 2015). Para tanto serão discutidas as ideias de lesbianidades plurais em perspectivas que consideram performances de gênero, interseccionalidade e decolonialidade. O espaço é fundamental para a perspectiva que essa discussão pretende tomar, pois é no espaço que as relações identitárias, sociais e de gênero acontecem, entram em conflito e expõem suas vontades de dominação e suas incompletudes. Com a ocupação dos espaços, sejam geográficos, epistêmicos, teóricos ou literários, por essas lesbianidades, é possível que novas propostas éticas e estéticas entrem em jogo. Considerando lésbica - e mais tarde lésbica - como um adjetivo, desejamos desvelar quais novas leituras críticas podem ser empreendidas no campo literário.
Legislando sobre o esporte: as comissões permanentes da Câmara dos Deputados em foco
Authors: Martins Mariana Zuaneti , Vasquez Vitor
Published: November 2020

Resumo Pesquisas sobre política pública esportiva no Brasil focam majoritariamente no Poder Executivo. Com o Legislativo fora desse escopo, o campo apresenta uma lacuna, dada a influência que este pode exercer. Ao se considerar as comissões como lócus de atuação do Legislativo, o objetivo foi analisar se a atuação da comissão responsável pelo esporte, quando especializada, promovia com maior expertise a temática. Para tanto, verificamos como o padrão dos atores e de suas atividades modificou-se, entre 2003 a 2018, com o desmembramento da Comissão de Turismo e Desporto (CTD), em 2014, que originou a Comissão de Esporte (Cespo), justificado pela realização dos megaeventos no país. Por meio de análise descritiva e de regressão logística, demonstramos que a criação da Cespo, ao individualizar a temática esportiva, aumentou o interesse dos atores na comissão, a especialização das atividades, o volume de matérias analisadas e a diversidade de temas, gerando mudanças que permanecem mesmo após a realização dos megaeventos.
Expectativas desencaixadas: o problema da construção da autolegitimidade entre policiais militares
Authors: Gisi Bruna , Silvestre Giane
Published: November 2020

Resumo O artigo trata da construção da autolegitimidade de policiais a partir de pesquisa qualitativa realizada com praças da Polícia Militar de São Paulo (PMESP). O objetivo é analisar o impacto das percepções e expectativas dos policiais sobre as atividades de policiamento na construção da legitimidade reivindicada por eles. Parte-se da concepção de legitimidade policial como processo dialógico continuamente atualizado nos contatos com a população. Foram realizadas 28 entrevistas em profundidade com praças da PMESP em oito distritos da cidade de São Paulo. As análises indicam uma disjunção entre a visão dos policiais sobre sua função e autoridade e a percepção sobre as respostas da população. Os entrevistados demonstram confiança em sua autoridade e valorização do trabalho de controle do crime, mas percebem um déficit de legitimidade nas respostas da população, que questiona sua autoridade nas abordagens. Consideram ainda certas demandas da população como excessivas e desvios de sua função.
El storytelling de la campaña presidencial portuguesa de 2016. Rebelo de Sousa vs. Sampaio da Nóvoa
Authors: Díez Jaime López , Verissimo Jorge
Published: November 2020

Resumen El objetivo de este estudio ha sido analizar el storytelling de la campaña política de los dos principales candidatos a la presidencia de Portugal en las elecciones de 2016: Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa y António Sampaio da Nóvoa. La metodología empleada ha sido el análisis de contenido de los Personajes y la Trama en sus discursos de presentación de candidatura y en las noticias sobre sus campañas en los periódicos Expresso y Público. Los resultados muestran, en el análisis de prensa escrita, una relación entre el uso del personaje del villano y las encuestas de intención de voto, una mayor referencia en ambos candidatos a la situación de equilibrio final, así como que Rebelo de Sousa basó su narrativa en el héroe, mientras que en Sampaio da Nóvoa es significativa el recurso al villano.
LARGE-SCALE CARTOGRAPHIC REPRESENTATION OF RELIEF FEATURES FROM SANDYZATION PROCESS
Authors: Costa Bibiana Salvador Cabral da , Sluter Claudia Robbi , Iescheck Andrea Lopes , Rodrigues Éder Luís da Silva
Published: November 2020

Abstract: In topographic maps, contour lines and elevation points usually represent the variation of height and slope. Contour lines interval defines the level of detail for relief representation. Geomorphological features we can identify on maps are related to contour lines generalization. In this study, we aim to define the necessary level of detail for the cartographic representation of relief features from the sandyzation process. The methodology comprises: defining the relief features associated with sandyzation at the study area by literature review; describing the aspects of data survey using Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) to generate the orthophoto mosaic and the Digital Surface Model (DSM); and using the DSM to extract contour lines at different scales. We defined eight relief features (denudational landform, rill, ravine, micro-residual hill, dune, depositional fan, concentrated flow, and gully) for contour cartographic representation at 1:5,000, 1:1,000, 1:500, 1:200, and 1:100 scales. The results show the scales in which the relief features have their geomorphological characteristics better represented by contours lines. Since there is no reference for suitable scales for the cartographic representation of landforms related to the sandyzation process, this study can contribute to geomorphological researches in areas where this process occurs.
Eating at the edges: the feeding mode and the individual-resource networks of a characid fish in the periphyton
Authors: Fernandes Ubirajara Lima , Casas Grasiela , Lopes Taise Miranda , Palheta Leandra , Rodrigues Liliana , Dunck Bárbara
Published: November 2020

Abstract: Aim We evaluated the predation interactions between Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae and periphytic algae, in the presence or absence of an intermediate consumer (zooplankton). We tested the following hypotheses using a microcosms experiment: 1) fish consume zooplankton when available, therefore reducing algae consumption and increasing algal biomass; 2) fish consume the same algal species in the presence or absence of zooplankton; 3) species from the low-profile of the periphytic algal matrix are less consumed; 4) there is no difference in the nestedness of the networks between treatments, but the network in the treatment with zooplankton is modular; 5) the treatment with zooplankton shows higher interaction diversity, evenness and specialization degree. Methods The microcosms were separated in three treatments, control (no herbivores), T1 with periphytic algae and fish, and T2 with periphytic algae, fish and zooplankton. After seven days of experiment, the stomach contents were analyzed and quantified according to the algal profiles of the periphytic matrix. We also used the individual-resource network to investigate the differences in the individuals’ diet preferences between treatments. Results The fish diet did not differ between food webs with zooplankton presence or absence. They fed more on the algal medium profile, which also predominated in the control. The main food items were the diatoms Ulnaria ulna and Achnanthidium minutissimum. The interaction network results showed that the two treatments presented network modularity, and T2 (with zooplankton) presented nested network, in addition to showing greater interaction diversity and evenness, and less specialization of interactions. Conclusions Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae can take advantage of a more abundant resource, and the presence or not of zooplankton did not alter the herbivory interaction. Considering the individual-resource network patterns, individuals of fish showed differences in how they share resources between treatments, with presence of opportunistic and selective individuals, and distinct distribution and diversity of interactions in the presence of zooplankton.
KADIN DOĞUM UZMANI HEKİMLERİNİN TERATOJENİTE DANIŞMANLIĞI HAKKINDAKİ KİŞİSEL TERCİH VE TECRÜBELERİ
Authors: SAVRAN Mehtap , SEZİK Mekin , ZAYİM Neşe , AŞCI Halil
Published: November 2020

Teratojenite Bilgi Servisleri, gebelik sırasında ilaç maruziyetine bağlı riski değerlendiren birimlerdir. Ancak ülkemizde henüz az sayıda olmaları nedeniyle bu değerlendirme çoğunlukla kadın doğum uzmanı hekimler tarafından yapılır. Mevcut kesitsel anket çalışması, Göller Bölgesi ve Antalya’da çalışan kadın hastalıkları ve doğum uzmanlarının teratojenite danışmanlığı konusundaki tercih ve tecrübelerini değerlendirmeyi amaçlamıştır.
Ankete katılan 103 hekimden soruların tamamını cevaplayan 97 katılımcının anket formları değerlendirilmiştir. Katılımcıların %64’ü kadın olan tüm grubun ortalama yaş ve mesleki deneyimlerinin sırasıyla 41,1 + 8,7 ve 14,5 + 8,5 yıl olarak saptanmıştır. Katılımcıların büyük çoğunluğu kamuya ait üçüncü basamak sağlık kuruluşunda çalışıyorken (%36,1), kamuya ait ikinci basamakta, özel hastanede ve kendine ait özel poliklinikte çalışanların oranları %29,9, %30,9 ve %3,1 olarak sıralanmıştır. Hekimlerin yarıdan fazlası (%53,6) günde 20 ve üzeri gebe muayene ettiğini belirtirken, teratojenite risk danışmanlığı yapma sıklıkları %36,1’inde ayda en az 1, %32’inde her hafta ve %26,8’inde her gün şeklinde ifade edilmiştir. Teratojenite danışmanlığı sırasında kullanılan kaynaklar internet (%77,3), kitaplar (%70,1), meslektaşlar (%34) ve olgu sunumları (%16,5) olarak sıralanmıştır. Hekimlerin %87,4’ü bu kaynakları yılda birkaç kereden fazla, geri kalanı da yılda birkaç kereden az kullandıklarını belirtmiştir. En sık danışmanlık verilen ilaç grupları antibiyotikler (%69,1), analjezikler (%45,4), antidepresanlar (%26,8) ve antiepileptikler (%17,5) olarak ifade edilmiştir. Son 5 yılda teratojenite danışmanlığı ile ilgili eğitim alan hekim sayısı kısıtlıdır (%9,3). Hekimlerin %79,4’u ileri danışmanlık için hastalarını bir perinataloji uzmanına yönlendirirken, tıbbi farmakolji uzmanı veya teratojenite bilgi servislerine (TBS) yönlendirme oranı %14,4 düzeyinde kalmıştır
Teratojenite danışmanlığı gebelik ve kullanılan ilaca ait detaylı öyküye hakim olmayı, güncel ve detaylı bir literatür taramasını ve hastanın ilaca bağlı risk artışını tam olarak anladığından emin olmayı gerektiren bir süreçtir. Devam eden gebeliklerin takibi ise, ilaca ilişkin önemli epidemiyolojik bilgiler sağlayabilir. Mevcut anket verilerinin nitel yöntemlerle detaylandırılması konuyla ilgili daha kapsamlı bilgi sağlayacaktır.
An Efficient Medical Image Retrieval and Classification using Deep Neural Network
Authors: Chethan K
Published: November 2020

Background/Objectives: The main objective of this work is to obtain an efficient brain tumor image retrieval and classification using Deep Neural Network (DNN). Methods/Statistical analysis: The features from the medical images are extracted by using tamura feature extraction, Local Ternary Pattern (LTP) and Histogram of Oriented Gradients (HOG). Subsequently, an Infinite Feature Selection (Inf-FS) technique is incorporated to select optimum features from feature vector, which leads to improve the classification process using sparse auto encoder based DNN. Furthermore, the retrieval performance of the proposed method is improved by Euclidean Distance technique. Findings: An Open Access Series of Imaging Studies (OASIS) and Contrast Enhanced- Magnetic Resonance Image (CE-MRI) datasets are utilized to analyze the proposed method. The sparse auto encoder based DNN classification scheme yields an overall accuracy of 95.34% in OASIS dataset and 99.87% in CEMRI dataset with improved sensitivity, specificity, error rate. The retrieval performance of proposed technique is assessed in terms of Average Retrieval Precision (ARP) and compared with two existing methods such as Local Mesh Vector Co-occurrence Pattern (LMVCoP) and Content Based Image Retrieval- Convolutional Neural Network (CBIR-CNN). The ARP of the proposed method for CE-MRI and OASIS dataset is 98.33% and 88.25% that is high when compared to the CBIR-CNN, LMVCoP method. Novelty/Applications: An appropriate feature selection using Inf-FS and DNN based nonlinear feature data classification are used in the applications of medical image retrieval.
Some special structures of S*and A* semirings
Authors: Rajeswari G
Published: November 2020

Objectives: The main objective of this research article is to study the semiring structures, we have majorly focused on the constrains under which the structures of S*and A* semirings are additively and/or multiplicatively idempotent. We have also concentrated on the study of structures of totally ordered S* and A* semirings. Methods: We have imposed singularity, cancellation property, Integral Multiple Property (IMP) and some other constrains on both semirings. Findings: when we imposed totally ordered condition on these two semirings we observed that the additive structure takes place as a maximum addition. Applications: The proposed idempotents have wide applications to computer science, dynamical and logical systems, cryptography, graph theory and artificial intelligence.
Money awareness among Kalinga children: An exploratory study
Authors: Duyan Karen Razelle M
Published: November 2020

Objectives: The study aimed at ascertaining the awareness of money and determine whether the respondents can recognize currency coins and bills. It also seeks to identify the source of money education among children based on age and sex and identify the their buying preference with and without inducements. Finally to analyze the significant difference on the preference with and without inducements when grouped according to their profile variables. Methods/Statistical analysis : The respondents of the study are the 94 children enrolled at the Kalinga Special Education Center during the School Year 2018-2019 whose age ranges 6-7 years old. The study utilized the descriptive-comparative research design. In analyzing the data obtained statistical tools like frequency, percentage and t-test were used. The study utilized the descriptive-comparative research design. Findings: The study revealed that children recognize bills more accurately as compared to coins, and most of the children who are allowed to make purchase from the supermarket of their own choice pick nonfood item which signifies that they are unable to appreciate the value of money as also seen in their preference of the more expensive pencil over the cheaper one, provided that it is the same pencil shown in the initial experiment. Recommendation: It is recommended that educators, families and the communities teach young people the early recognition and institute a sense of obligation in money spending through Trainings on Financial Literacy and Capabilities.
Design and implementation of faculty class attendance monitoring system using BLE beacons
Authors: Naive Anna Fay E
Published: November 2020

Objectives: To create a hardware and software tool that can be used for monitoring the faculty attendance and to generate customized reports. Methods/Statistical Analysis: The Bluetooth Low Level Energy (BLE) beacons would be set as stationary device that has proximity unique identifier. Once the smartphone of the faculty is within the range of the beacon, it can then record the faculty’s attendance. Calibrated beacon range makes the proposed design unique in terms of addressing common attendance tracking issues. Also, an automated attendance monitoring tailored based on the periodic report the Human Resource (HR) of the university. The researchers conducted a testing in the laboratory classrooms to check the functionality and reliability of the automated attendance monitoring. Findings: Based on the testing conducted, the system is capable to detect the faculty once he/she is inside the classroom, records his/her attendance and generates reports. The mean percentage error is 8.02% which means that the BLE beacon is acceptable in detecting the faculty’s smartphone prior entering to his/her class.
Studying the nature of social orphanhood in correlation with status characteristics and personal health
Authors: Reshetnikov Andrey V. , Prisyazhnaya Nadezhda V.
Published: November 2020

Health is an integral characteristic of a persons quality of life, a primary indicator of their social and familial well-being. The opposite is also true: ones social and familial status and the main aspects of their daily activities can affect their health. When one grows up in conditions of extra-family education, a special habitus is formed among graduates of orphanages, with experiences of negative family life or none at all, adverse models of relationships and social attitudes, as well as distorted ideas about social, professional, and family self-realization.
Attitude of regional university students toward life and study in the conditions of self-isolation
Authors: Romanov Alexey S.
Published: November 2020

This study discusses the attitude of students considering the restrictive measures implemented during the period of quarantine amid the coronavirus pandemic. Based on a survey including 65 students, their attitudes toward the changes in lifestyle and educational forms were analyzed. Overall, the findings of this study show that the students are compliant with the restrictive measures. However, the quality of distance learning is considered to be lower.
Correlación entre la dismetría, reparto de carga y alteraciones estructurales del miembro inferior.
Authors: Martínez Sánchez Rosa María , Baño Alcaraz Aitor , García Vidal José Antonio , Belando Navarro Marta , Martínez Carrasco Ángel , Belmonte Albaladejo Agustín Ángel
Published: November 2020

Objetivo: Establecer la relación entre la diferencia de longitud, el reparto de carga en bipedestación y las alteraciones estructurales del miembro inferior.Material y métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, observacional, transversal con una muestra de 31 pacientes (49.1% hombres/58.1% mujeres). Se obtuvieron variables antropométricas y sociodemográficas, medición de las extremidades inferiores, ángulo Q y del valgo del calcáneo y evaluación del reparto de carga en el miembro inferior.Resultados: Se obtuvo una concordancia casi perfecta (k = 0,9; p = 0,000) entre las mediciones espina ilíaca antero superior- maléolo externo y espina ilíaca antero superior- maléolo interno.Conclusiones: Tras determinar la irrelevancia de tomar unas referencias óseas u otras, se ha obtenido que el miembro inferior izquierdo es más largo en la mayoría de la población siendo mayor el reparto de carga en el retropié de la pierna más corta.
An introduction to sewer network design using SWMM
Authors:   University of A Coruna, Anta Álvarez José , Naves García-Rendueles Acacia ,   University of A Coruna, Naves García-Rendueles Juan ,   University of A Coruna
Published: November 2020

This book is an introductory manual for sewer network design using Storm Water Management Model (SWMM). This manual consists of two files: (i) the introductory document (pdf), and (ii) an additional electronic file containing complementary files with the resources needed to develop SWMM examples
COVID-19 VACCINE ACCEPTANCE: BELIEFS AND BARRIERS ASSOCIATED WITH VACCINATION AMONG THE GENERAL POPULATION IN INDIA
Authors:   Division of Surgery, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly-243 122, Uttar Pradesh, India, Sharun Khan , Rahman C. K. Faslu ,   Division of Livestock Products Technology, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly-243 122, Uttar Pradesh, India, Haritha C. V. ,   Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly-243 122, Uttar Pradesh, India, Jose Bosco ,   Division of Physiology & Climatology, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly-243 122, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India, Tiwari Ruchi ,   Vishwavidyalaya Evam Go Anusandhan Sansthan (DUVASU), Mathura–281001, India, Dhama Kuldeep ,   Division of Pathology, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Published: November 2020

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a novel zoonotic coronavirus that emerged from Wuhan, China. Development of SARS-CoV-2 specific vaccine is considered as the only solution that could control this pandemic. However, the success of COVID-19 vaccination programme will be dependent on the development of effective and safer vaccines and also on the public acceptance which in turn reliant on the beliefs and perception towards the vaccine. Therefore, this study was aimed to analyse the beliefs and barriers associated with COVID-19 vaccination among the general population in India. The study conducted using an online self-administered questionnaire that was distributed among the general population of India during the month of October 2020. The online questionnaire addressed several variables including the socio-demographic parameters, beliefs toward COVID-19 vaccine/vaccination, COVID-19 vaccine acceptance, potential barriers that may prevent from being vaccinated and factors that can improve COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. Among the 351 participants, 55% believed that the COVID-19 vaccination will be safe while only 46.2% believed that it will be effective. Majority of the participants (86.3%) were planning to get COVID-19 vaccination, whereas 13.7% admitted hesitancy. However, only 65.8% of the participants responded that they will receive vaccination as soon as possible whenever the vaccine is available. The study also identified that the concerns regarding the vaccine side effects acted as the key barrier for vaccine acceptance. The major findings of this study can be utilized in planning vaccination campaigns. Furthermore, the level of vaccine acceptance can be increased within the population if additional studies can confirm the safety and effectiveness of available vaccine candidates.
Side effects and discontinuation rate of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate in a tertiary hospital, southern Nigeria
Authors: Nonye-Enyidah Esther I. , Jumbo Ibiebelem A. , Enyidah Nonyenim S. , Robinson Ebbi D. , Ejikem Mazi Eke C.
Published: November 2020

Background: Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) also known as depo provera is a highly effective, safe and long-lasting reversible contraceptive with side effects that may cause discontinuation amongst acceptors. Objective was to determine the prevalence rate, side effects, discontinuation rate and indications for discontinuation of DMPA at Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), Port Harcourt.Methods: This was a retrospective study of 874 clients attending family planning clinic at the RSUTH from 1st January, 2015 to 31st December, 2019. Their records were retrieved from the clinic and reviewed. Data was extracted, coded and analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) IBM version 25.0 (Armonk, NY).Results: One hundred and one clients accepted DMPA out of 874 acceptors of contraceptives within the study period giving a prevalence rate of 11.6%. The modal age group was 25-29 years accounting for 31 (30.7%). Age range was 19-47 years and the modal parity was para 2. Majority of the clients had formal education, 100 (99%), married, 94 (93.1%) and multipara 61 (60.4%). The discontinuation rate was 32.7% and the commonest reasons for discontinuation were secondary amenorrhoea and irregular vaginal bleeding with each contributing 24.2%.Conclusions: The prevalence and discontinuation rates of Depo provera were low. Secondary amenorrhoea and irregular vaginal bleeding were the commonest side effects and reasons for discontinuation.
Screening of gestational diabetes mellitus: comparison of glucose challenge test done in non fasting state (DIPSI criteria) and fasting state (WHO criteria): a prospective study
Authors: Ardhapurkar Surabhi S. , Kore Shailesh J. , Supe Pradnya A.
Published: November 2020

Background: The recent data shows 16.55% prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus in India. Hence universal screening has become important and we need a simple procedure which is economical and feasible to perform in the Indian context. The comparison of screening methods for gestational diabetes mellitus by 75 gm oral glucose challenge testing done in fasting state (WHO) and non-fasting (DIPSI) state was done.Methods: Cross sectional prospective study done on 225 antenatal women between 20-24 weeks coming to tertiary level hospital in a single working unit were included. They were subjected to two screening glucose challenge tests for detection of gestational diabetes mellitus. Results of glucose challenge tests using 75 gm of anhydrous glucose done in fasting and non fasting state were compared. Values of standard 100 gm oral glucose tolerance test done were considered gold standard.Results: The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus was found to be 12.4% by oral glucose tolerance testing. Glucose challenge test with 75 gm done in fasting state was abnormal in 14.7% and abnormal in 15.6% done in non fasting state. The sensitivity of 75 gm GCT done in fasting was 60.7% and the sensitivity of 75 gm GCT done in non fasting state was 67.9%. The specificity of 75 gm GCT done in fasting state was 91.9% and the specificity of 75 gm GCT done in non fasting state was 91.9%.Conclusions: Sensitivity and specificity of the screening tests done by 75 gm GCT done in non fasting state is comparable with screening done in fasting state. Screening done by 75 gm GCT done in non fasting state is convenient and more feasible in Indian setup.
Intrapartum fetal monitoring by cardiotocography and its correlation with labour outcome
Authors: Singh Kanupriya , Pathan Mubassira , Shah Mukul
Published: November 2020

Background: The intrapartum fetal surveillance has gained significant importance. Avoidance of adverse fetal outcome is the objective of intrapartum fetal monitoring. This study helps in forming the aims to provide simple and clear approach to intrapartum fetal surveillance in high risk population.Methods: In present study 80 laboring patients were analyzed retrospectively who were admitted in GCS Hospital from December 2017 to May 2018. Continuous fetal monitoring was done and results were correlated with maternal and fetal outcome.Results: Cases with high risk (23) had more non-reassuring pattern of 8.7% as compared to low risk which had 5%. With non-reassuring pattern, C-section was done in 38% whereas in reassuring pattern 85% had vaginal delivery. NICU admission in non-reassuring pattern were 7 (63.6%) whereas in reassuring were only 2 (2.89%). This makes false positivity as 36.4%.Conclusions: Predictive value of CTG of reassuring pattern is quite high. In spite of false positives, it is a very effective tool in labor room.
Assessment of the efficacy of glyceryl trinitrate patch as a tocolytic
Authors: Mogri Sushma , Choudhary Lata , Verma Anjana
Published: November 2020

Background: Preterm labor is defined as onset of delivery after the age of gestational viability (20-28 weeks) and prior to 37 weeks. Preterm birth complicated 5-10% of all births and accounts for 75% of perinatal deaths. Several drugs are now available to delay delivery in spontaneous preterm labour. Delaying the delivery for at least 24-48 hr for lung maturity of fetus is the primary goal. Glyceryl trinitrate has less maternal side effects.Methods: The study included 100 women who were admitted in view of preterm labour with gestational age between 28-36 weeks and were given trans dermal nitroglycerin therapy for arrest of preterm labour.Results: The efficacy of nitroglycerine patch to arrest preterm labour was studied. 88 patients were successfully progressed for more than 48 hours with minimum prolongation of 3 days and maximum prolongation of 65 days and average prolongation of 26 days of pregnancy.Conclusions: Glyceryl trinitrate patch as a tocolytic is very effective. This drug has a good patient acceptability and compliance due to its minimal side effects, low cost and simple dosage schedule.
Clinical study of risk factors and ultrasonographic correlation of endometrial hyperplasia according to the WHO classification 2014
Authors: Kanthi Janu Mangala , Sumathy Sudha , Vasudevan Anu , Kamalanathandurai Gokulkumar
Published: November 2020

Background: Type 1 endometrial carcinoma is usually preceded by atypical hyperplasia. Nonatypical hyperplasia should be managed conservatively and atypical hyperplasia have to be managed aggressively. So, the diagnosis is crucial for its management.Methods: The study population included women diagnosed with endometrial hyperplasia by histopathology as per WHO classification 2014 from the year January 2015 to February 2020.Women with endometrial polyp diagnosed by transvaginal ultrasonography and histopathology were excluded. Primary objective was to compare the endometrial thickness between the two types of hyperplasia. Secondary objective was to analyses the risk factors of the two types.Results: In multivariate analysis of logistic regression, diabetic women have 1.57 times risk of developing atypia and obese women have 3.12 times risk of developing atypia. Polycystic ovarian disease is having borderline significance for causing atypia. There was significant difference in endometrial thickness between atypical and nonatypical hyperplasia (P=0.040). In premenopausal women, (P=0.069) the thickness difference in atypia is of only borderline significance. Heteroechoic pattern or cystic spaces in the endometrium also didn’t predict atypia.Conclusions: Mean endometrial thickness is significantly different in atypical hyperplasia. Heteroechoic pattern of endometrium do not predict atypia. We need color doppler sonography to gain knowledge about atypia. Obesity and diabetes mellitus are significant risk factors of atypia.
Routine episiotomy versus selective episiotomy in nulliparous women at term-randomized comparative trial
Authors: Giri Dipak Kumar , Mandal Deboroop , Chaudhuri Snehamay
Published: November 2020

Background: Practice of routine episiotomy is debatable. The study aims to compare maternal and fetal outcome in routine episiotomy versus selective episiotomy in nulliparous women delivering at term.Methods: Two hundred nulliparous women at term were assigned randomly to receive routine or selective episiotomy during delivery. The primary outcome measures were anterior vaginal trauma, 1st degree perineal tear, 2nd degree perineal tear, 3rd degree perineal tear, 4th degree perineal tear and Apgar score at 1 and 5 minutes. Secondary measures of outcome included consumption of analgesics, anal incontinence, urinary incontinence and dyspareunia.Results: The episiotomy rate was 90% in routine episiotomy group and 42% in selective episiotomy group. Occurrence of second-degree perineal injury was more common in routine episiotomy group (90% versus 64%; p<0.0001). However, there was no difference in occurrence of 3rd degree perineal tear among the groups. More women in selective episiotomy group suffered from anterior vaginal wall tear (22% versus 54% p<0.0001). There was no difference among the groups in Apgar score, severity of perineal pain, analgesic use on day 2 of delivery, anal incontinence, urinary incontinence, dyspareunia and NICU admission of the neonate.Conclusions: Routine episiotomy is associated with a higher incidence of perineal injuries without any added benefit for the mother and the baby.
Effect of International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics- the Federation of Obstetric and Gynecological Societies of India Postpartum Intra Uterine Contraceptive Device initiative, India on postpartum contraceptive choices- last year and post-project one-year review in a rural medical college
Authors: Burman Sougata Kumar , Mukherjee Jayeeta , Deb Soumen
Published: November 2020

Background: The FIGO-FOGSI launched an initiative in 2015 to expand the use of PPIUCD in six centers in phase 1, including our institution. This study aimed at the evaluating the effect of this program on the postpartum contraceptive choices during the last year of the project and one year thereafter.Methods: This was a clinical study conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine and J. N. M. Hospital, Kalyani, West Bengal, India from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2019. All antenatal women were counseled about the various methods available for postpartum contraception. Data was collected on a monthly basis and results were analyzed.Results: There was a marked reduction of the acceptance rate of PPIUCD after the withdrawal of the program, with mild variation of the user percentage of most other methods.Conclusions: Further initiation and continuation of this FIGO-FOGSI project may definitely improve the scenario of acceptance of postpartum family-planning methods in this institution. However, in the existing situation, the capacity of available human resources should be built towards achieving this, to sustain the same impact as while on the FOGSI-FIGO project.
Pregnancy outcome in preterm premature rupture of membranes between 24 to 34 weeks of gestation
Authors: Venkatraman Sujatha , Chaturvedula Latha , Parija Subhash Chandra
Published: November 2020

Background: Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) is spontaneous rupture of the fetal membranes before 37 completed weeks and before onset of labour which complicates 3-5% of all pregnancies. Studies regarding PPROM in very early gestation are lacking. The primary objective was to assess the maternal and perinatal outcome in preterm premature rupture of membranes and secondary objective was to assess the colonization of group B Streptococci (GBS) and Listeria monocytogenes in patients with PPROM.Methods: This prospective study was performed on 175 antenatal women with PPROM between 24 to 34 weeks of gestation.Results: Majority of women (54.2%) were between 32 to 34 weeks of gestation, 37% were between 28 to 32 weeks of gestation and 7.8% were between 24 to 28 weeks of gestation. About 22 % of women had cervicovaginal infections. The prevalence of group B Streptococci in the study group was 1.2% and no isolates of Listeria. The most common maternal morbidity was puerperal fever (11.4 %). Among newborn babies 87 (55 %) required neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission mainly for respiratory distress and prematurity. With each week of increase in gestational age, there is decrease in latency period by 22 hours and duration of NICU stay nearly by one day.Conclusions: From the present study it may be concluded that PPROM is associated with genitourinary infection, puerperal pyrexia and respiratory distress syndrome among neonates. The prevalence of group B Streptococci in antenatal women with PPROM is very low and no Listeria were isolated.
Analysis of risk factors associated with caesarean section surgical site infections: a case control study
Authors: Rano Riya , Patel Purvi K.
Published: November 2020

Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is defined as infection occurring within 30 days after a surgical procedure and affecting either the incision or deep tissues at the operation site. SSIs are the most common nosocomial infections, accounting for 38% of hospital-acquired infections. Despite the advances in SSI control practices, SSIs remain common causes of morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients. This study was undertaken with an objective to determine and analyze the risk factors associated with cesarean section SSIs.Methods: The study was carried out at Medical College and SSG Hospital, Baroda. After obtaining informed consent to be a part of the study, 140 subjects having cesarean section SSI as per the definition, were included as cases in the study. The controls (140) were also selected from the hospital subjects. The primary post-operative care was similar for the cases as well as controls. For patients who had SSI, samples of discharge from the cesarean section wound were collected and transported for culture. Antibiotics were given accordingly. Details about patient characteristics and outcomes were collected in the proforma for cases and controls and data analyzed.Results: The cesarean section SSI rate was 4.78%. Of the parameters studied, maternal age, parity, gestational age, HIV status, meconium stained amniotic fluid, amount of blood loss, previous surgery, duration of surgery were not associated with cesarean section SSI.Conclusions: Number of antenatal care (ANC) visits, haemoglobin, total white blood cells (WBC) count, pre eclampsia, premature rupture of membranes (PROM), non-progression in 2nd stage and subcutaneous tissue thickness were the independent significant risk factors associated with post-cesarean SSI.