bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analytical Drain-Current Model and Surface-Potential Calculation for Junctionless Cylindrical Surrounding-Gate MOSFETs
Authors: Smaani Billel , Labiod Samir , Nafa Fares , Benlatreche Mohamed Salah , Latreche Saida
Published: September 2021

In this paper, we propose an analytical drain-current model for long-channel junctionless (JL) cylindrical surrounding-gate MOSFET (SRG MOSFET). It is based on surface-potential solutions obtained from Poisson’s equation using some approximations and separate conditions. Furthermore, analytical compact expressions of the drain-current have been derived for deep depletion, partial depletion, and accumulation mode. The confrontation of the model with TCAD simulation results, performed with Silvaco Software, proves the validity and the accuracy of the developed model
Application of the ADINA Software for Tasks of Educational and Technical Practice
Authors: Valašková Veronika , Vlček Jozef
Published: September 2021

Development of the designing process in civil engineering brings the possibility for more complex analysis of the structures. Computational software can be helpful for regular design but also for identification and solving of more specified problems. Finite Element Method (FEM) became one of the most used numerical methods. Numerous commercial programs are based on this method. However, these programs are more complex and require skilled designer to fully utilize their potential. This article brings the lead to apply the FEM method implemented in commercial software ADINA to solve the problem of structural mechanics. It is necessary to connect the theoretical approach of FEM modeling and experience from real case problems. Skilled designer can calibrate the numerical model to obtain relevant outputs. However, certain cases still require a detailed and individual approach during designing that is verified by the in-situ monitoring and observation. Lead of the student to the flexible treatment of the design is one of the important tasks of the educational process. This involves the basic knowledge about appropriate analysis of the problem for effective utilization of the computational software for particular applications even for more complex solutions.
Genetic Variations of Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor Gene With Premenstrual Syndrome Among Pakistani Menarcheal Girls: A Pilot Study
Authors: Iqbal Mehir un Nisa , Noor Fatima , Khan Taseer
Published: September 2021

The premenstrual syndrome (PMS) comprises various physical and emotional symptoms which are associated with the menstrual cycle. The emotional changes might be due to the variation in the levels of BDNF especially lower levels of plasma BDNF may be present at the luteal phase of menstrual cycle. To date, no data were present to associate the link between BDNF gene polymorphism and PMS among young Menarcheal females. So, the goal of this investigation is to find out the possible relationship between BDNF gene polymorphism and PMS among young Menarcheal females of Pakistan. A total of 92 menarcheal girls with age range of 11-14yrs met the inclusion criteria. All participants were screened for the depression and PMS using Zung’s depression scale/ Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV (DSM IV) criteria and world health organization (WHO) criteria for PMS respectively. Genomic DNA was extracted from oral samples by Salting out method and BDNF genotyping was done using PCR-RFLP analysis. Results showed no significant association (χ2=1.685, p-value=0.431) was observed between BDNF genotyping and PMS among menarcheal girls. BDNF (rs6265) AA and GA genotypes did not show significant association with the risk of PMS. Hence, it was concluded that BDNF gene polymorphism may not be associated with the PMS among Pakistani Menarcheal girls
Association of Some Demographic Factors with Undiagnosed Neuromuscular Insufficiencies; A Survey Report
Authors: Ali Anwar , Idrees Maryam
Published: September 2021

To investigate the factors that may contribute to develop  Neuromuscular insufficiencies  in the general population of Karachi  like age  origin, occupation, kind of work, daily water intake, daily working hours and exposure time to various screens etc. Questionnaire-based survey. 150 individuals ranging between 15-65 years were interviewed with the help of a self-designed questionnaire.  The data was analyzed statistically by using Microsoft Excel. Neuromuscular indications and difficulties were positive in 79% of the interviewed individuals. A major number of subjects complained to have different neuromuscular insufficiencies including, body pain (68%), joint pain (42%), numbness (42%) and muscle weakness (63%). Some of the participants reported to suffer with the difficulties in walking (13%), running (25%), holding (7%) and muscular strength (9%). However, only 29% of these sufferers were formerly diagnosed with any neuromuscular disease with18% had a family history of neuromuscular disorders. Remaining i.e., 71% are those who have not been diagnosed with any disorder and they were suffering with these symptoms. Among these un-diagnosed participants 53% had consanguineous marriages among their parents. Those, who were reported to have any of the neuromuscular problem includes: 26% students, 31% office workers, 11% labours and 33% housewives. An important factor that has appeared to contribute mainly in the development of neuromuscular insufficiencies is the time for exposure to screens like TV, Computer, Cell phone etc. Among these undiagnosed participants who were suffering with neuromuscular problem(s), 93% are being exposed to these screens for more than 5 hours a day. Another most important factor was appeared to be the daily water intake as most (88%) of those individuals’ daily water intake was less than 10 glasses per day. Back pain was the major complaint observed through this data which seems to be related with prolonged inappropriate posture.
Demographic Factors Associated with Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination: An Online Survey-Based Study from Hyderabad Sindh
Authors: Tayyaba Kazi  , Talha Arain  , Saima Naz Shaikh  , Samo Ayaz Ali , Nimra Masood Baig  , Zulfiqar Ali Laghari
Published: September 2021

Background: COVID19 is a major threat to global health. World health organization has proposed use of vaccines against COVID19 to end the pandemic. Due to low literacy rate in many developing countries and disinformation, the population is reluctant for COVID19 vaccination. To explore the demographic factors associated with acceptance of COVID19 vaccination, we set up an online cross-sectional study. Methods: The online survey-based cross-sectional study was conducted to understand the demographic factors of residents of Hyderabad city associated with vaccine acceptance. The questionnaire was divided into sections to get sociodemographic characters and other information related with willingness of vaccination. This questionnaire was sent to 300 people from which 205 people participated. Results: The result showed that 28.8% of the participants were not sure to get vaccination of COVID-19, while 41.5% participants were willing to get vaccine if available; rest of the people (29.8%) were not willing be vaccinated at all. The main reason behind this denial was due to belief on conspiracies against COVID-19 vaccine. Many participants either denied (42%) for any disinformation or were not sure (12%) on this account. Conclusion: The study was based on demographic factors of residents of Hyderabad associated with acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine. Among the studied population only 41.5% showed willingness to get vaccinated which indicate the necessity to effectively educate the population about COVID-19 vaccines.
Remote PC Wake-On Design Manufacture in Mujahidin Mosque at Candi Mendut
Authors: Pratama Rizki Priya
Published: September 2021

There are several methods to turn on a PC from other places, one of which is WOL (wake-on lan). This method requires modem configuration to enable WOL and port forwarding features. However, if it is not possible, there is one method offered by the researcher. The method is creating a system that functions to turn on the PC via the MQTT protocol. This system consists of electronic devices and android applications. Both can be connected to the internet network. The function of this device is to connect the PWRBTN and GND pins for 0.3 seconds. While the android application "Remote wake-on PC Masjid Mujahidin" is a user interface to receive and send data to the device. From the experiment, it was found that this device was controlled from the internet with an android application successfully. In addition, there is information about the status of the PC, the system voltage on the device, and the temperature and voltage of the PC room on the android application. All this information is successfully transmitted from the PC-enabled device to the android application.

Terdapat beberapa metode untuk menghidupkan PC dari keadaan mati/off,  salah satunya adalah WOL (wake-on lan). Metode ini membutuhkan konfigurasi modem untuk mengaktifkan fitur WOL dan port forwarding. Namun, apabila tidak bisa, terdapat satu metode yang ditawarkan oleh peneliti. Metode tersebut adalah sebuah sistem yang berfungsi untuk menghidupkan PC  melalui protokol MQTT. Sistem ini terdiri dari sebuah perangkat elektronik dan aplikasi android  yang dapat terhubung pada jaringan internet. Perangkat ini bertugas untuk meng-on-kan PC dengan cara menghubungkan pin PWRBTN dan GND selama 0,3 detik. Sedangkan aplikasi android “Remote wake-on PC Masjid Mujahidin” sebagai user interface untuk menerima dan mengirimkan data ke perangkat. Dari pengujian, didapatkan bahwa perangkat ini berhasil dikendalikan dari internet dengan aplikasi android.   Selain itu juga, terdapat  informasi mengenai status PC, tegangan sistem pada alat serta suhu dan tegangan ruang PC pada aplikasi android. Semua informasi ini berhasil dikirimkan dari peralatan wake-on PC ke aplikasi android.
Web-Based DC Motor Speed Design and Control
Authors: Fatimah Qori Izmi , Marselino Rivaldo , Asnil Asnil
Published: September 2021

This research discusses about web based speed control of DC motor. This research is a development research. The development that is design and assemble a speed control of DC motor so that becomes function work well. The result of research is speed control of DC motor and monitoring value of voltage, current and rotation speed from DC motor. Speed control of DC motor using PWM on the NodeMCU while monitoring of voltage, current and rotation speed from DC motor using voltage sensor, current sensor, and inductive proximity sensor. The results show that the system is great working. On the readings of the voltage value using voltage sensor and multimeter digital, there is a difference value between 0,01 to 0,13 Volt. While for the readings of the current value using current sensor ACS712 and multimeter digital, there is a difference average 0,01 Ampere. Proximity sensors are used  by monitoring of the rotation speed of DC motor. The result is this sensor is working and function well.

Penelitian ini membahas tentang pengendalian kecepatan motor DC menggunakan web. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan. Pengembangan yang dilakukan ialah merancang dan merakit sebuah web dan alat pengendali kecepatan motor DC sehingga menjadi satu kesatuan dan dapat berfungsi dengan baik. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah mengatur kecepatan motor DC serta monitoring nilai tegangan, nilai arus dan nilai kecepatan putaran pada motor DC. Pengendalian kecepatan motor DC dilakukan dengan mengatur PWM pada NodeMCU sedangkan monitoring tegangan, arus dan kecepatan putaran motor DC menggunakan sensor tegangan, sensor arus ACS712 dan sensor proximity induktif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sistem bekerja dengan baik. Pada pembacaan tegangan menggunakan sensor tegangan dan multimeter digital terdapat selisih antara 0,01 sampai 0,13 Volt. Sedangkan untuk pembacaan nilai arus menggunakan sensor arus ACS712 dengan multimeter digital, terdapat selesih rata-rata 0,01 Ampere. Sensor proximity digunakan sebagai monitoring kecepatan putaran pada motor DC. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa sensor ini bekerja dengan baik sesuai dengan fungsinya.
Characteristics of Effective Teaching in Physician Assistant Programs from the Students' Perspective
Authors: Forbes Jennifer , Sierra Talia , Trapp Jane , Parish Thomas
Published: September 2021

Purpose: This qualitative study aims to identify the characteristics physician assistant (PA) students find most important for effective teaching by faculty in physician assistant programs. With this information, physician assistant faculty can enhance their teaching effectiveness in the classroom and optimize the environment for student learning. Faculty may also use the data obtained from this study to increase the likelihood of their retention or promotion as student input regarding teaching effectiveness is frequently one of the variables used in faculty evaluations. Methods: Physician assistant students from three physician assistant programs were emailed a survey that asked for their response to an open-ended question: “What are the most important qualities or characteristics for physician assistant faculty to possess for effective teaching in a physician assistant program?” The responses were categorized using Marsh’s Students’ Evaluation of Educational Quality framework. Results: Respondents most frequently listed individual words or phrases that corresponded to the categories of individual rapport and organization. Conclusions: Physician assistant faculty who possess good individual rapport and organizational skills are more likely to be viewed as effective teachers by physician assistant students. Faculty that are lacking those skills could enhance their teaching effectiveness and the opportunity for advancement in their physician assistant program by improving their individual rapport with students and their organizational skills.
Pre-operative Education for Total Knee Replacement: A Pilot Survey
Authors: Causey-Upton Renee , Howell Dana , Kitzman Patrick , Custer Melba , Dressler Emily
Published: September 2021

Purpose: The structure of pre-operative education programs used nationally for patients prior to total knee replacement (TKR) surgery has not been identified previously, thus hospitals across the United States lack a common standard for this pre-operative education to ensure best patient outcomes. The purpose of this pilot survey study was to describe the content, providers, and delivery methods currently utilized to deliver pre-operative education for total knee replacement in the United States. Method: Data were collected using an online survey developed by the authors based on review of literature and three pre-operative programs, and was distributed through the Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap). The survey consisted of 16 questions, including 12 closed-ended and four open-ended items. Participants were identified through convenience sampling using contacts of the first author and an internet search of hospitals that provide pre-operative education. Seven professional participants total from nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy completed the survey. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis of the 12 quantitative questions to determine frequency and percentages of responses. Responses on the four open-ended survey items, as well as participant responses of “other” for question items, were recorded and collated from individual survey responses. Results: Pre-operative education provider teams for total knee replacements most frequently consisted of nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy staff. Most education programs were provided two weeks prior to surgery in a group format, with the majority of programs being delivered in a single session lasting between 1 and 1.5 hours. Verbal and written instruction were the most commonly utilized methods to deliver education. Individual patient programs included a variety of topics, ranging from what to expect while in the hospital, self-care, adaptive equipment, and home safety being some of the most commonly included content. Conclusions: This pilot study provides a framework to describe the structure of pre-operative total knee replacement education nationally, and can be used to guide a future large scale survey to fully describe the content, providers, and delivery methods of pre-operative education for this population across the United States using a representative sample.
Food Allergy in Youth: A Primer for Allied Health Professionals
Authors: Welch Philip , Maziarz Lauren , McCartney Macy , Raker Chelsea
Published: September 2021

Purpose: Many youth struggle with the physical, mental, and social burdens of food allergy. The exact cause of food allergies is unknown, but several theories exist such as the “couch potato theory”, “hygiene hypothesis”, “microflora theory”, and “alarmins” theory. This non-systematic literature review summarizes the problem of youth food allergy and provides guidance to allied health professionals. Method: A literature search of the relevant literature from years 2000 through 2017 was conducted using PubMed with the key words “food allergy”, “youth”, and “management”. Results: Youth with food allergy may experience anxiety, social isolation, bullying, and depression, in addition to life-threatening allergic reactions. Managing food allergies successfully requires a team approach and begins with accurate diagnosis and identification/avoidance of specific food protein triggers. Conclusions: Several federal laws exist to help protect food allergic youth from accidental exposure. Allied health professionals play important roles in helping adolescents avoid life-threatening reactions to food allergens.
Factors Affecting Student Persistence into Athletic Training Programs
Authors: Hudson Heather , Herzog Valerie
Published: September 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the factors that contribute to student persistence and gauge prospective athletic training students' perceptions of experiences that contributed to their persistence. Method: The Athletic Training Student Persistence-Revised Survey was developed to gather data about program attributes, social, academic, clinical integration, and program commitment. Institutional demographics, program demographics, and program attributes were collected during interviews. Surveys were administered online through SurveyMonkey. Survey data were returned anonymously by designated contact persons (Athletic Training Program Directors or Clinical Education Coordinators) for all freshmen prospective athletic training students enrolled in the athletic training introductory course/s. Descriptive statistics and non-parametric differences and correlations were calculated. The inductive process was used in coding open-ended data. Results: The Mann Whitney U test and Spearman Rho analysis demonstrated significant results. Program attributes along with clinical integration had the weakest correlations (r = -0.36 and r = -0.32, respectively), while academic integration and program commitment had the strongest (r = -0.58 and r = -0.76, respectively). No predictive variables were found. Qualitatively, persisters and non-persisters managed the pre-application period differently. Additionally, the rapport between athletes and athletic trainers serving as preceptors, the relationships between prospective athletic training students and extant athletic training students, and the mentorship displayed by athletic training students were all contributors to persistence. Conclusions: Communication between the athletic training program director and prospective athletic training students is vital, but the core of the study revealed that what transpires during clinical observation hours, within the introductory course/s, between athletic trainers and athletes, and between athletic training students/preceptors and prospective athletic training students are of even greater importance. The findings demonstrated that decisions to persist are the result of all parties and components associated with the athletic training program, not just one.
Training, Diet and Supplement Regimen of an Elite Female Standup Paddler in Preparation for an Ultra-distance Event: a Case Study
Authors: Burgess Victoria , Bommarito Pete , Antonio Jose
Published: September 2021

PURPOSE: Standup paddleboard (SUP) racing is the quintessential power-endurance sport that requires a combination of skill, aerobic power as well as muscular strength and endurance. The purpose of this case study was to examine the training, diet and supplement regimen of an elite paddler in preparation for an ultra-distance Standup paddleboard race (i.e., Molokai to Oahu [M2O) 32-mile open ocean SUP race). METHODS: The physical characteristics of the paddler are as follows: 32-year old female, 167.6 cm height, 62.7 kg weight and 19% body fat (Bod Pod®). During the six-month training program, the athlete's daily average intake of the macronutrients was as follows: protein 151 g/d, carbohydrate 122 g/d and fat 62 g/d. Through this time the athlete incorporated more protein-based supplements pre-and post-training as well as supplementing with beta-hydroxy methylbutyrate (HMB) and beta-alanine. The athlete also incorporated a periodized training plan over the 6 months prior to the race. This included an average distance of run training of 24 miles/month as well paddle training 74 miles/month. Paddling training increased from 64 miles in the first month, eventually working up to 105 miles for the fifth month followed by a taper. The periodized plan was designed to increase paddling mileage 15 to 25% every four weeks and included a mix of various training types such as high intensity interval training, steady state cardio, and sprint training. RESULTS: The interventions listed above, along with a periodization training program resulted in an increase of 2.2 kg body mass and a decrease of 2% body fat. CONCLUSION: The nutritional strategies undertaken included an increased daily protein intake, as well as supplementation with HMB and beta-alanine. Together, these strategies resulted in a 3.16 kg gain in LBM as well as a 2% decrease in body fat. In addition, the prescribed strategies lead to a successful finish of 6th place overall female with a time of 6:37:36 at the M2O Stand-up Paddleboard Championship.
Effects of Pre-Workout Supplements on Strength, Endurance, and Mood
Authors: Ellerbroek Anya , Antonio Jose
Published: September 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the acute effects of consuming pre-workout supplements on indices of muscular strength, endurance and mood states. Methods: In a double- blind, placebo-controlled, randomized crossover design, fourteen moderate to highly-trained recreational athletes (7 female, 7 male) participated in this investigation. Subjects came to the lab twice between testing sessions. They consumed either pre supplement (mixed with 8 to 12 ounces of water) or placebo 30-minutes prior to testing. The pre-workout supplement combination (Athelite Nutrition Inc.) contained 15.62 grams per serving, 25 kcals, that consisted of a proprietary blend including caffeine (as green coffee bean extract), L-theanine, black pepper extract, micronized creatine monohydrate, CarnoSyn® beta-alanine, Huperzine A, N-Acetyl L-carnitine, Nitrosigine®), or placebo. The placebo was a similar tasting drink with an equal amount of caffeine. Their body composition was assessed via the DEXA (Hologic Model Horizon W). Participants’ mood was also assessed via a profile mood states questionnaire (POMS) 30 minutes after product or placebo was consumed. After taking the profile mood states questionnaire, subjects had their exercise performance assessed via the 1-repition maximum bench press followed by bench press repetitions to failure at 60% of 1-repetition maximum with 30 seconds rest between sets (3 total sets). Results: There were significant differences (p Conclusion: The results demonstrated that the acute consumption of pre-workout supplements can enhance muscular endurance. Caffeine alone cannot explain effect on muscular endurance since the placebo also contained caffeine. However, the supplements had no effect on strength or mood states.
Use of the Kawa Model to Facilitate Interprofessional Collaboration: A Pilot Study
Authors: Lape Jennifer , Lukose Ashley , Ritter Diana , Scaife Brian
Published: September 2021

Purpose: The Kawa (river in Japanese) model uses the metaphor of a river to view one’s life from a metaphysical perspective, with consideration given to the interaction between social and physical environments, life circumstances, assets, and liabilities. Preliminary research suggests that the Kawa model may be an effective tool for interprofessional collaboration, but studies employing the model with diverse groups of healthcare professionals have not been undertaken. The purpose of this pilot study was to determine if the Kawa model could serve as an effective collaboration tool for a diverse healthcare team within a skilled nursing facility. Method: A pilot study using survey methodology was conducted with an interprofessional team (N=10) involving rehabilitation, nursing, administration, social work, and activities personnel. Education on the Kawa model and its components was provided to the team, followed by their participation in an interactive activity involving application of the model to a case study. An author-generated survey was administered before and after the study to elicit views about the Kawa model’s potential use as a team collaboration tool. Results: All 10/10 participants agreed or strongly agreed the Kawa model provides a common language for interprofessional collaboration, and 9/10 felt it would be an effective tool to increase collaboration in their facility. Conclusions: Healthcare professionals from a variety of fields must collaborate effectively for quality client care. Using a tool, such as the Kawa model, may provide a common ground for interprofessional discussions when making decisions about a client’s care. Recommendations include replication of this study with larger, more diverse healthcare teams, incorporation of an actual client and his or her family in the team, and comparison of other collaborative practices with those employing the Kawa model.
An Investigation of Entry Level Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Perspectives of Peer Evaluation
Authors: James Dawn , Weeks-O'Neal Natalie , Oh Jennyfer , Brown Teressa
Published: September 2021

Purpose: To describe the perceptions of peer evaluation as an instructional method when used by entry-level doctor of physical therapy (DPT) students as preparation for practical examinations within a clinically oriented course. Methods/Description: Forty first year, entry-level doctor of physical therapy students participated in structured peer-skills checks prior to practical exams as part a clinically based course. Each student was required to observe and provide critical feedback for at least four other students as they performed simulated patient care activities. Peer-evaluators rated the students on their level of competency with the skills using a Visual Analog Scale and provided written feedback specifying areas of strength and areas needing improvement. Following the conclusion of the course, students completed a questionnaire using online survey software. The questionnaire was designed to investigate student perceptions related to skill acquisition, giving and accepting feedback, and the overall value of peer-feedback. Results: Themes emerged regarding the value of practice and repetition, emerging reflective practice skills, emerging critical thinking and problem solving skills, and the use of peer feedback for improved performance. The value of practice and repetition was reflected in statements such as the skills checks “helped me organize my interviews…and get over my fear of the unknown.” Emerging reflective practice was demonstrated by comments such as "made me self-reflect on my abilities to perform skills.” The development of clinical reasoning and problem solving skills were evidenced by comments of “the skills check helped me think through what to do when things did not go as planned...” The value of feedback was reflected in comments such as “It helped me refine my skills and develop the areas that aren't as strong,” “I embraced the feedback...I could work on my weaknesses.” Conclusions: Literature supports peer evaluation as an instructional tool within allied health education; however, minimal research has been completed within the profession of physical therapy education. Based on the results of this study, entry-level doctor of physical therapy students perceive peer-evaluation as an effective instructional method to assist in developing psychomotor skills necessary for patient care, as well as, affective skills necessary for reflective practice and cognitive skills related to clinical reasoning.
Physical Therapy Faculty, Clinical Instructors, and Employer Expectations for New DPT Graduates in the Acute Care Setting
Authors: Nof Leah , Gazsi Claudia , Rone-Adams Shari , Stern Debra
Published: September 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine how the expectations of new graduate physical therapists held by physical therapy faculty (PTF), clinical instructors (CIs), and employers (PTE) compared in the acute care (AC) setting, and determine if graduates are meeting the entry-level expectations of the three stakeholders in acute care. Methods: This mixed method study used Survey Monkey to gather data from participants. Faculty, CIs and PTEs were recruited from CAPTE accredited DPT programs. The current survey used the top 25 characteristics developed by the Delphi study by Gazsi to determine level of agreement of importance among the three participant groups for entry-level performance in acute care. Results: The study had 399 participants. Of the 25 characteristics, 7 were ranked most important by more than 75% of all participant groups combined. Two characteristics – safe and reliable – were consistently ranked highest by all 3 participant groups. Four significant differences among groups were for the characteristics of recognition of red flags, critical thinker, problem solver, and team player. A majority (82.4%) reported that new graduates were meeting expectations. Conclusions: Although the majority of participants reported that new graduates were meeting expectations, the implication of differences in expectations among some of the participants is that these differences should be considered in curricula development.
Mapping Evidence From the Literature About the Experience of Internationally Educated Health Professionals to Canadian Professional Competency Profiles of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Physicians, and Pharmacists.
Authors: Kalu Michael , Abaraogu Ukachukwu , Norman Kathleen
Published: September 2021

Abstract Purpose: To review experiences of internationally educated healthcare professionals (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, physicians and pharmacists) in their new country and to map these experiences using a competency framework. Method: Database (Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, and PsycINFO ) were systematically searched to include articles published between 2000 and 2017 and described the experiences of internationally educated healthcare professionals (IEHPs) in physiotherapists, occupational therapists, physicians and pharmacist in attaining registration in new country. The data were synthesised using conventional content analysis. Emerging themes were mapped across a competency framework based on the profiles of the selected professions. Result: Thirteen articles were included; most were conducted in Canada and among internationally educated medical doctors. Themes were mapped to all the roles in the professional competency profiles except the Health Advocate role. Communicator role was the most frequently discussed; internationally educated healthcare professionals often needed to improve in culture-specific communication including verbal and non-verbal cues during assessment, documentation and treatment of clients. A pictorial representation was created for describing internationally educated healthcare professionals’ deficiencies in roles/ competencies for professional practice. In this representation, cultural-language and confidence deficits contribute to the deficiencies seen in roles and competencies among internationally educated healthcare professionals in their new country. Conclusion: Internationally educated healthcare professionals’ ability to fulfill the explicit roles in the competency profiles may depend largely on having good cultural-language competence as well as confidence. Exposing the internationally educated healthcare professionals to local practice is one of the strategies for cultural-language and confidence enhancement, consistent with findings reported in the nursing profession.
Creating Significant Learning Experiences for Clinical Reasoning by Physical Therapist Students
Authors: Stickley Lois
Published: September 2021

Background: Clinical reasoning skills are embedded in all aspects of practice. There is a lack of consensus and standards for curriculum design and teaching methods of clinical reasoning in entry-level education of health professionals. Purpose: The purpose was to describe a process of designing one comprehensive, planned sequence of four courses to create significant learning experiences for clinical reasoning for Doctor of Physical Therapy students. Method: Fink’s design process was used to develop four clinical decision-making courses to ensure a close alignment of learning goals, feedback and assessment, and learning activities to engage students in practicing components of clinical reasoning. Student outcomes were measured by self-efficacy ratings for clinical reasoning in a practical exam for first-year students and by ratings of performance by clinical instructors for third-year students. Results: 41 first-year students ranked their confidence in making clinical decisions both before and after a midterm practical. A paired t-test found a significant difference (.05t40 = -6.66, ρ=0.00) in the mean ratings of students from the pre-practical assessment to the post-practical assessment about confidence in making clinical decisions. Third-year students received ratings that met or exceeded expectations on five audited skills from the Physical Therapist manual for the Assessment of Clinical Skills (PT MACS), both at midterm and at the final assessment. No significant differences between midterm and final ratings on any of the selected skills were found using a Chi-Square Test of Independence (α=.05). Conclusion: The four-course sequence was designed using four themes: patient-centered care, models of practice, and evidence-based practice, and ethics/legal issues. This paper offers specific details about how one method of teaching clinical reasoning meets the current trends in education and health care for accountability and meaningful outcomes. Students gained practical knowledge and skills in the components of clinical reasoning and decision-making by participating in active and engaging significant learning experiences.
A Correlational Analysis of Length and Nature of Relationships Between Applicant and Reference and Strength of Recommendation for CASPA Letters of Recommendation
Authors: Troxell Ty , Lopes John
Published: September 2021

Background: The Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) application includes a standardized rating form in addition to the ability to submit letters of recommendation. This exploratory study examines the standardized portion of the CASPA letter of recommendation to determine whether there is a correlation between the ratings given and the relationship and length of time the writer knew the applicant. Method: Four-hundred and thirty recommendation forms were evaluated. Variables included length and nature of the relationship between the letter writer and the overall recommendation given by the writer for the applicant. Results: Almost 95% of writers highly recommended the applicant. There was a weak correlation between length of relationship and overall evaluation rating and recommendation to the program r = 0.12 and r = 0.17, respectively. A moderate correlation was found between the nature of the relationship (r = 0.34) and overall evaluation (r = 0.30). Conclusion: This study might indicate that the nature of the relationship between the writer and applicant and may provide programs with a metric to evaluate the strength of letters of recommendation.
Atribuição de Sujeição Passiva às Operadoras de Marketplace
Authors: Biscaia Nádia Rubia
Published: September 2021

O presente artigo tem por escopo analisar a atribuição de sujeição passiva solidária e de responsabilidade tributária às operadoras de marketplace no âmbito do Imposto sobre Circulação de Mercadorias (ICMS), levada a efeito por numerosos Estados mediante a edição de lei ordinária. Com esteio em pesquisa teórica, e com fundamento no método dedutivo, o estudo identificará os contornos da sujeição passiva tributária e suas limitações na perspectiva do sistema constitucional tributário (primeira dimensão). Em segundo lugar, será empreendida a análise da estrutura lógica da solidariedade e da responsabilidade tributária, ora delineada no Código Tributário Nacional, identificando as hipóteses legais (segunda dimensão) e confrontando com a questão posta. Por fim, será perquirida a natureza do modelo de negócio das operadoras de marketplace para o respectivo confronto com as hipóteses normativas de responsabilização (terceira dimensão). A partir da análise do tema em três perspectivas, concluirá que a atribuição de sujeição passiva solidária e de responsabilidade tributária aos marketplaces, no contexto do ICMS, não se coaduna com a estrutura lógica do sistema tributário.
Correção Monetária de Créditos Tributários
Authors: De Nadal Victoria Werner
Published: September 2021

O artigo tem como objetivo analisar a utilização da correção monetária em créditos tributários. A partir de uma contextualização histórica, é estudado o surgimento do instituto da correção monetária na época de hiperinflação brasileira, quais foram os fundamentos para a sua adoção e as consequências do seu emprego indiscriminado. Em seguida, são perquiridas premissas a serem respeitadas pelo legislador na escolha de um índice com a finalidade de este ser utilizado como parâmetro para a correção monetária. Por fim, é verificado se dois índices adotados para créditos tributários no Brasil, a taxa SELIC e o IGP-M, são adequados às premissas fixadas, concluindo-se pela inadequação.
Dedutibilidade de Despesas com o Pagamento de Propina à Luz das Leis Internas e das Convenções Internacionais Celebradas pelo Brasil
Authors: Santos Ramon Tomazela
Published: September 2021

O presente artigo pretende examinar a possibilidade de dedução de despesas decorrentes do pagamento de propina para fins de determinação do lucro real e da base de cálculo da CSLL, tanto sob o enfoque das leis internas, quanto sob o prisma das Convenções Internacionais celebradas pelo Brasil.
Olhar para a Arbitragem Tributária
Authors: Piscitelli Tathiane , Mascitto Andrea , Fernandes André Luiz Fonseca
Published: September 2021

O artigo analisa e compara alguns dos principais aspectos dos projetos de lei em trâmite no Senado Federal que pretendem, com base em modelos distintos, instituir a arbitragem tributária no Brasil. A partir da avaliação (i) do instrumento normativo adequado para criação do instituto; (ii) do momento no qual a disputa poderia ser levada à seara arbitral tributária; (iii) das matérias tributárias passíveis de solução arbitral; (iv) do controle judicial da decisão arbitral tributária; (v) da formalização da opção pela via arbitral tributária; (vi) da legislação subsidiária aplicável ao mecanismo arbitral tributário; e (vii) de algumas questões conexas às anteriores são apresentadas sugestões de aperfeiçoamento de tais modelos legislativos, com o objetivo de melhorar o acesso à justiça tributária no país.
Marketplaces
Authors: De Carvalho Uhdre Dayana
Published: September 2021

O comércio eletrônico é uma tendência em ascendência. Notadamente diante do isolamento social imposto pela COVID-19, as operações comerciais realizadas por via remota, através da tecnologia da informação ganham protagonismo. Nesse contexto, a centralidade do papel exercido pelas plataformas eletrônicas, mais conhecidas como marketplaces, não passou despercebida pelas autoridades fiscais. Tais intermediários têm sido chamados a responder pelo recolhimento do tributo incidente sobre as operações comerciais por eles operacionalizadas através de suas plataformas. O objetivo desse artigo é fazer um paralelo entre as iniciativas da União Europeia para responsabilizar tais agentes e as investidas brasileiras nesse sentido. Nosso foco é justamente analisar de forma crítica (e com pés em tendência estrangeira) essas iniciativas brasileiras.
Bitributação e Competência Tributária da União em Matéria de Contribuições
Authors: Charneski Heron
Published: September 2021

O presente trabalho endereça o tema da bitributação como limite ao exercício da competência tributária da União na instituição de contribuições previstas no art. 149 da Constituição brasileira. Com a ressalva das situações em que a própria Constituição autoriza a bitributação, remanescem indagações quanto à eventual extensão da vedação à instituição de novas contribuições pela União que tenham fato gerador ou base de cálculo próprios de impostos discriminados a Estados, Distrito Federal Municípios. As dúvidas se materializam diante do crescente uso dessas contribuições pela União e de possíveis lacunas no texto da Constituição de 1988: o art. 154, I, previne a bitributação, na competência tributária residual da União, mas tem abrangência literal restrita a “impostos”; e o art. 195, § 4º, que remete àquele dispositivo, indica a vedação à bitributação, porém apenas quando relacionada a uma das espécies de contribuições, as destinadas ao financiamento da seguridade social. Ao revisitar os fundamentos aplicáveis, o trabalho propõe que a vedação à bitributação em matéria de contribuições deve encontrar-se na proibição de excesso e na capacidade contributiva, como corolários do próprio sistema constitucional de repartição de competências tributárias.
Estado da arte das pesquisas sobre ENEM no Brasil
Authors: Martins Dayse Marinho
Published: September 2021

Levantamento de pesquisas que abordam a percepção das relações entre o ENEM e o currículo do Ensino Médio brasileiro. Realizou-se revisão da literatura especializada sobre o tema, com levantamento de publicações dos últimos 15 anos, buscando identificar artigos em Língua Portuguesa, indexados acerca do tema. A coleta de dados ocorreu em novembro de 2018, com levantamento na base digital de dados da CAPES e da SCIELO com periódicos indexados no período de 2003 a 2018. A partir categorização das pesquisas, apresenta-se a descrição do material selecionado, analisando as peculiaridades dos artigos, tais como o tipo de pesquisa desenvolvida em cada um deles e a discussão empreendida sobre ENEM e Currículo do Ensino Médio no Brasil. A abordagem focada na relação entre ENEM e currículo do Ensino Médio caracteriza oportunidade relevante na perspectiva de compreender a adequação do sistema educacional brasileiro às proposições do exame no âmbito da sociedade globalizada.

 

Survey of research that addresses the perception of the relationship between ENEM and the Brazilian high school curriculum. A review of the specialized literature on the subject was carried out, with a survey of publications from the last 15 years, seeking to identify articles in Portuguese, indexed on the subject. Data collection took place in November 2018, with a survey in the digital database of CAPES and SCIELO with indexed journals in the period from 2003 to 2018. From the categorization of research, the description of the selected material is presented, analyzing the peculiarities of the articles, such as the type of research developed in each one of them and the discussion carried out on ENEM and High School Curriculum in Brazil. The approach focused on the relationship between ENEM and the high school curriculum characterizes a relevant opportunity from the perspective of understanding the adequacy of the Brazilian educational system to the exam's propositions within the scope of the globalized society.
Conocimiento y práctica del uso de equipos de protección personal en el contexto Covid 19 en el personal de salud del servicio de UCI del Hospital El Carmen Huancayo 2020
Authors: De La Calle Castro Anahi Indira , Tello Carhuanca Rebeca , Villegas Félix Teresa Leonor , Suasnabar Cueva Edith
Published: September 2021

Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre el conocimiento y la práctica del uso de equipos de protección personal en el contexto COVID 19 en el personal de salud del servicio de UCI del hospital el Carmen Huancayo 2020. El área de estudio corresponde a las Ciencias médicas y de salud. Material y métodos: El método de esta investigación será el científico que consiste en un método de investigación usado principalmente. El diseño de investigación es correlacional, no experimental y de corte transversal, el tipo de investigación, de acuerdo a la finalidad realizada será básica, el nivel de Investigación será descriptivo – correlacional. Resultados: Los resultados muestran que el 56% del personal de UCI del Hospital El Carmen tiene un conocimiento medio del uso de EPP y el 68% cumple medianamente con el uso de EPP en el contexto Covid – 19. Conclusiones: Concluyendo que existe relación significativa entre el nivel de conocimiento y la aplicación de las medidas de del personal de UCI del Hospital El Carmen, 2020. (p valor=0,001<0,05).
La calidad en la educación superior universitaria en tiempos de pandemia: una perspectiva estudiantil
Authors: Moscoso-Paucarchuco Ketty Marilú , Castillo-Custodio José Manuel , Beraún-Espíritu Manuel Michael
Published: September 2021

Objetivo: Medir la calidad en la educación superior universitaria en tiempos de pandemia, en cuatro universidades de la región Junín, durante el periodo 2021, desde una posición estudiantil.  Material y métodos: Se empleó el método de investigación científico de tipo aplicado, nivel descriptivo, de diseño cuantitativo, de una sola variable; en una muestra de estudiantes variada de carácter no inferencial. Resultados:  El estudiante universitario conoce los objetivos académicos de su universidad y que estos deben orientarse a la gestión de calidad; respecto a la oferta educativa, muchos ignorar su contenido; los servicios de infraestructura y mantenimiento se han detenido debido a la pandemia; los docentes realizan y ejecutan investigación científica, la misma que es publicada en los repositorios de cada institución; cumplen en mayoría con el perfil detallado en la Ley Universitaria 30220; los servicios complementarios deben traducirse a una forma virtual; bajo estas circunstancias la bolsa de trabajo es uno de los principales intereses del estudiantado: la transparencia muestra cierta debilidad, por falta de comunicación y socialización de decisiones tomadas por las autoridades universitarias. Conclusiones: La mayoría de estudiantes se encuentra satisfecho con los esfuerzos desarrollados para el cumplimiento de las actividades académicas en tiempos de pandemia.