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Caracterização do Processamento Sensorial de Crianças Assistidas em um Programa de Estimulação Precoce
Authors: Silva Mizraim de Lucena , Marcelino Juliana Fonsêca de Queiroz , Silva Lucas de Paiva , Cruz Maria Soraida Silva , Albuquerque Raquel Costa
Published: July 2020

Objetivos: Caracterizar o processamento sensorial de crianças com atraso do desenvolvimento neuropsicomotor assistidas em um Programa de Estimulação Precoce. Metodologia: Estudo quantitativo, descritivo, analítico e transversal realizado em um hospital de referência de Pernambuco. Participaram deste estudo 24 responsáveis de crianças com faixa etária de 0 a 35 meses que estavam sendo atendidas pelo serviço. Para o grupo até 6 meses, foi utilizado o instrumento Perfil Sensorial 2 do Bebê e para o grupo acima de 7 meses, o Perfil Sensorial 2 da Criança Pequena, de prática aplicabilidade. Resultados: A maioria das crianças do grupo de até 6 meses apresentaram desempenho não esperado (hiperresponsividade) para os padrões de processamento sensorial. No grupo de crianças acima de 7 meses, foi observado um desempenho esperado para a maioria nos quadrantes e nas seções sensoriais (geral, auditivo, tato e oral) com exceção das seções sensoriais visual, movimento e comportamental (hiperresponsividade e hiporresponsividade). Conclusão: As crianças com atrasos no desenvolvimento neuropsicomotor apresentaram respostas diferentes para os padrões de processamento sensorial, seja para mais (hiperresponsividade) ou menos (hiporresponsividade), sendo recomendado o acompanhamento com a equipe multidisciplinar para o planejamento de estratégias direcionadas as respostas que mais afetam a sua participação.
Influência da secagem nos potenciais biológicos do óleo essencial de Bixa orellana L.
Authors: Sales Everton Holanda , Rosa Paulo Victor Serra , Mafra Nilton Silva Costa , Soares Liane Batista da Cruz , Duarte Ricardo Victor Seguins , Dias Andressa Almeida Santana , Costa Andressa Teixeira , Nunes Lizandra Kelly Serra , Sousa Thayane Lopes de , Felizardo Maria Giulia Alvez Carneiro , Oliveira João Pedro Mesquita , Everton Gustavo Oliveira
Published: July 2020

Objetivou-se avaliar a influência da temperatura da secagem das folhas de Bixa orellana L. nas propriedades biologicas dos óleos essenciais (OE’s) obtidos. O material vegetal foi coletado e submetido a estufa convectiva de ar em temperaturas entre 35-55 °C. Os OE's foram obtidos através de hidrodestilação. O ensaio antimicrobiano foi realizado a partir do Método de Difusão de Disco frente a Staphylococcus aureus e Escherichia coli. Para o bioensaio de toxicidade avaliou-se a letalidade dos OE’s frente a Artemia salina.  Foram observadas diferenças significativas nas propriedades dos OE's. A temperatura de 45 °C permitiu obter a ação bactericida mais eficiente frente aos microrganismos testados e a toxicidade também foi verificada para o OE obtido nesta temperatura. Este estudo conclui através das atividades analisadas que a temperatura de secagem influencia nas propriedades dos OE's e a temperatura de 45° é afirmada como a mais indicada para B. orellana em virtude do melhor desempenho das propriedades tanto no ensaio antimicrobiano quanto de toxicidade.
Aspectos biopsicossociais relacionados ao isolamento social durante a pandemia de Covid-19: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Ficanha Elidiane Emanueli , Silva Erisvan Vieira da , Rocha Verginia Margareth Possatti , Badke Marcio Rossato , Cogo Silvana Bastos , Silva Edcarlos Vasconcelos da , Jacobi Luciane Flores
Published: July 2020

O objetivo deste estudo foi o de conhecer os impactos biopsicossociais durante o isolamento social decorrente da pandemia do COVID-19. A pesquisa trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de literatura, realizada em abril de 2020, nas bases de dados da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS) que incluiu a Literatura Latino-Americana em Ciências de Saúde (Lilacs) e Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (Medline); Publisher Medline (PubMed) e biblioteca virtual Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) utilizando a seguinte estratégia de busca: “coronavirus” [AND] “isolamento social”, adotando o recorte temporal de 2015 a 2020. Foram analisados oito estudos. A análise dos materiais levou a classificação dos temas abordados em quatro grandes áreas:  a) estudos com relatos do cenário atual do coronavírus; b) relacionados à leis e medidas organizacionais; c) avaliações de medidas em territórios específicos e; d) análise psicológica de grupos afetados pelo isolamento social decorrente da COVID-19. Como conclusão, observa-se que o isolamento social está relacionado a danos biopsicossociais e qualidade de vida, como por exemplo aumento da ansiedade, estresse, diminuição da qualidade do sono e, ainda, a sobrecarga de trabalho dos profissionais de linha de frente.
A aplicabilidade terapêutica do tirosol e hidroxitirosol para a Odontologia
Authors: Ramos Adriano Costa , Negreiros Jhony Herick Cavalcanti Nunes , Lima Amanda Ketelly Melo de , Cordeiro Mirella de Albuquerque , Godoy Gustavo Pina
Published: July 2020

O tirosol (2- (4-hidroxifenil) etanol) e o hidroxitirosol (2- (3,4-di-hidroxifenil) etanol) são um dos maiores representantes dos compostos fenólicos encontrados nas azeitonas, no azeite de oliva e no vinho. Possuem alto poder antioxidante, anti-inflamatório, antiviral e antitumoral e são alvo de vários estudos na área médica. O objetivo deste trabalho foi de avaliar os resultados do tirosol e hidroxitirosol na literatura publicada no intuito de direcionar as informações sobre a aplicabilidade de tais compostos fenólicos à área odontológica. Foi realizada uma revisão integrativa da literatura publicada nos últimos 20 anos, com a finalidade de acessar evidências mais recentes a respeito do assunto, sem restrição quanto ao idioma. Foi concluído que, embora existam poucos estudos acerca da aplicabilidade terapêutica do tirosol e do hidroxitirosol na odontologia, e muitos destes in vitro, os achados mostraram o potencial que estes produtos possuem para a sua aplicação na odontologia. Tais compostos podem ser utilizados em diversas áreas clínicas, principalmente por possuir atividades anti-inflamatória, antioxidante e antitumoral.
Treinamento intervalado de alta intensidade e estresse oxidativo: uma breve apresentação
Authors: Souza Lúcio Marques Vieira , Costa Rôas de Araújo , Santos Jéssica Denielle Matos dos , Santos Jymmys Lopes dos , Costa Luana Santos , Oliveira José Uilien de , Silva Roberto Jerônimo dos Santos , Estevam Charles dos Santos
Published: July 2020

O presente estudo descritivo tem o objetivo de realizar um levantamento bibliográfico dos principais estudos acerca do treinamento intervalado de alta intensidade (HIIT) e do estresse oxidativo, possibilitando a sistematização das informações acerca dos seus principais conceitos. Ainda há muitas controvérsias sobre as duas temáticas e a relação entre elas. Depois da seleção dos artigos, foram definidas categorias para descrever os conceitos que norteiam as temáticas apresentadas. Sendo descrito os principais conceitos de HIIT, radicais livres, estresse oxidativo, espécies reativas de oxigênio, sistemas de defesa antioxidante endógenos e exógenos e a relação entre o treinamento intervalado e o estresse oxidativo. Assim, o HIIT pode contribuir de maneira dual sobre o organismo, entre os seus efeitos deletérios são evidenciados o aumento do estresse oxidativo, diminuição do desempenho e a fadiga. Todavia, alguns estudos demonstram que os ajustes fisiológicos do HIIT proporcionam efeitos benéficos na saúde, principalmente na capacidade oxidante, sendo necessário estudos mais aprofundados para identificar outros eventos intracelulares que o HIIT pode ocasionar relacionando ao estresse oxidativo.
Autoeficácia e o Desempenho de soldados da Polícia Militar
Authors: Bassalo Fabrício Silva , Ramos Maély Ferreira Holanda , Almeida Silvia dos Santos de , Silva Emmanuelle Pantoja
Published: July 2020

A temática acerca da formação policial no Brasil tem ocupado lugar nas discussões sobre novos modelos de segurança pública e perfil profissional adequado para atividade policial ostensiva. Neste sentido, buscou-se avaliar a percepção de autoeficácia de desempenho na formação dos soldados da Polícia Militar. Para isto, realizou-se uma pesquisa de campo, utilizando formulários, a fim conhecer aspectos específicos dos mesmos. Participaram da pesquisa 284 recém-formados no Curso de Formação de Praças 2018/2019. Os resultados mostraram que 63% participantes estão apresentam-se acima do grau de escolaridade exigido pelo concurso. Quanto à avaliação do curso, segundo a percepção dos mesmos, as notas com maior expressão foram 1 (0,4%) e 8,0 (33,2%). Ao considerar a formação para capacidades de compor sindicância policial e capacidade de interagir com órgãos da justiça, 75,6% possuem nível superior completo, 70,8% possuem ensino superior incompleto e 55,2% possuem ensino médio, os quais responderam se sentir capazes para o item, corroborando a ideia de que os mesmos apresentam níveis de autoeficácia. Sugere-se que estudos futuros possam abranger novos polos de formação, a fim de compreender outras localidades.
Aplicabilidade do ultrassom portátil para acessos venosos centrais em neonatos críticos: revisão de escopo
Authors: Oliveira Márcia Farias de , Vilar Andréa Maria Alves , Silvino Zenith Rosa
Published: July 2020

Objetivo: discutir a produção atual sobre o uso do ultrassom portátil em acessos venosos no neonato crítico. Método: revisão de escopo, baseada nos procedimentos recomendados pelos especialistas do Instituto Joanna Briggs. Para identificar a questão de investigação, no primeiro passo da metodologia, foi seguida a versão PCC, sendo P o tipo de população (recém-nascido), C o conceito (uso do ultrassom portátil em cateterismos venosos centrais), e C o contexto (unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal). Foram consultadas as bases de dados SciELO, MEDLINE, com acesso através da interface PubMed, e LILACS, com acesso pela BVS. No Google Scholar, utilizado para acessar a literatura cinzenta,  a captura de textos deu-se com uso dos mesmos descritores aplicados na busca na base PubMed, associados aos operadores booleanos “AND” e “OR. A extração dos dados e discussão temática foi realizada por todos os autores, por consenso. Resultados: Das trezentas e sessenta e sete citações recuperadas na busca foram mantidos vinte e um artigos para a revisão de escopo, publicados entre 2015 e 2020. Seus conteúdos foram sintetizados e discutidos por aproximação temática, emergindo três categorias, uma para cada tipo de dispositivo encontrado na revisão: cateter umbilical venoso; cateter venoso central; cateter central de inserção periférica. Conclusão: Os resultados apurados, mesmo quando limitados por pequenas amostras, suportam a utilização da ultrassonografia point of care como padrão ouro para inserção e monitoramento destes dispositivos, agregando qualidade e segurança aos procedimentos em neonatos críticos.
Saliva humana como biofluido no diagnóstico do COVID-19
Authors: Ferreira Filho Mauricy Nascimento , Lopes Ismael Da Silva , Souza Êmily Nascimento de , Pires Andressa Cavalcanti
Published: July 2020

A detecção rápida e precisa dos pacientes infectados pela COVID-19 é de extrema importância para obter um controle na população e nos hospitais. Revisar a literatura recente, apresentando a saliva humana como um biofluido para a detecção e diagnostico do COVID-19. Foi realizado uma pesquisa bibliográfica nas bases de dados PubMed (National Library of Medicine) e Scopus Preview através da CAPES, com as palavras chaves COVID-19 and dentistry, COVID-19 and saliva, no período de janeiro de 2020 a 11 de junho de 2020. A saliva tem sido amplamente utilizada para diagnosticar várias doenças, isso pela facilidade de acesso. Dessa forma, a saliva tem se apresentado como uma das alternativas viáveis para a detecção do novo coronavírus, visto que, o derramamento oral é mais significativo que viremia. O vírus SARS-CoV-2 podem ser encontrado na saliva humana, como também na glândula salivar, apresentando-se como um biofluido para testar e diagnosticar a doença COVID-19.
Mathematical models to predict the energy requirements of Japanese quails from 01-35 days age
Authors: Vieira Danilo Vargas Gonçalves , Oliveira Everton José do Nascimento , Souza Rannyelle Gomes , Bourdon Venúcia de Diniella Santos , Oliveira Thalita Rodrigues de , Silva Kaynan Emanuel Campos da , Cruz Jossiel Santos , Stivanin Tádia Emanuele , Souza Tobias Aguiar , Nascimento Cassio , Rodrigues Kênia Ferreira , Vaz Roberta Gomes Marçal Vieira , Lima Matheus Ramalho de , Cavalcante Danilo Teixeira , Costa Fernando Guilherme Perazzo
Published: July 2020

The objective of the work was to estimate maintenance and energy gain requirements in the phases: 01 to 15 and 15 to 35 days of age. For maintenance energy, 240 quails (per phase) were used according to a completely randomized design, with four treatments (ad libitum, 75%, 50% and 25%), six replicates, and ten quails per experimental unit (n = 655). Comparative slaughter group (35-initial phase; 25-growth phase). To estimate energy for gain, groups of 15 quails were slaughtered at 3, 6, 9, 12 and 15 days of age, in the initial phase, and groups of 10 quails at 20, 25, 30 and 35 days of age, in the growth phase. All slaughter was performed after a 12-hour fast. The equation of energy retained as a function of consumption made it possible to estimate an endogenous energy loss around 9.30 and 19.59 kcal/kg0.67/day and maintenance requirements at 54.96 and 91.48 kcal/kg0.67/day, respectively for the initial and growth phases. The angular coefficient of the line obtained by the linear relationship between energy retained and carcass weight over time allowed estimating the net weight gain requirements around 1.40 and 1.89 kcal/g, respectively, for the initial and growth. EMA1–15d = (54.96 × P0.67) + (8.30 × WG). EMA15-35d = (92.11 × P0.67) + (8.91 × WG). EMA - apparent metabolizable energy, (Kcal/quail /d); P, live weight (kg); WG, weight gain (g/quail/d).
Caracterização epidemiológica da hanseníase, entre os anos de 2008 a 2018, no Estado do Piauí, Brasil
Authors: Oliveira Evaldo Hipólito de , Oliveira Marcos Meneses de , Moura Yasmim de Sousa , Oliveira Andrew Guilherme , Fontenele Erikarla Passos , Marques Lindalva Maria Ferreira
Published: July 2020

No Brasil, a hanseníase representa um importante problema de saúde pública por ser de grande endemicidade no país. O presente trabalho tem como objetivo a caracterização epidemiológica da hanseníase no estado do Piauí, no período de 2008 a 2018. O estudo possui caráter retrospectivo, descritivo, de base documental e quantitativa. Os dados foram fornecidos pela Secretaria de Saúde do Estado do Piauí (SESAPI) e foram analisados levando em consideração os seguintes parâmetros: classificação operacional da doença, sexo, faixa etária e escolaridade. A partir das análises dos dados constatou-se considerável prevalência de hanseníase no estado do Piauí, podendo esta prevalência estar relacionada aos níveis de desenvolvimento socioeconômico da região. O número de casos de hanseníase multibacilar no estado do Piauí, no período de 2008 a 2018, foi de um total 7.523 casos e paucibacilar, com um total de 5.724, sendo que a prevalência detectada foi superior em homens com 53% dos casos, enquanto as mulheres representaram 47 % dos casos. Constatou- se a grande prevalência em indivíduos com idade superior a 15 anos de idade, com 11.657 casos notificados. Observou-se ainda uma maior ocorrência dos casos de hanseníase em indivíduos que possuem entre a 1ª e a 4ª série do ensino fundamental incompleto, seguida de indivíduos que possuem entre a 5ª e a 8ª série do ensino fundamental e analfabetos. Conclui-se que a predominância da classificação multibacilar (MB) pode estar relacionada a inadequação do processo de diagnóstico na rede assistencial.
Profil Penyakit Malaria di Rumah Sakit Islam Siti Rahmah Padang Tahun 2018
Authors: Y Rahma Triyana , Salmi Salmi
Published: July 2020

Malaria is one of the health problems in Indonesia, especially West Sumatra. Determination of the description of Malaria disease in an area is needed to determine the spread and severity of the disease. This study aims to determine the frequency distribution according to age, sex and place of residence, description of the types of Plasmodium causes of Malaria and hematological features in Malaria patients at Siti Rahmah Padang Hospital in 2018. This type of research is a descriptive observational study with an approach or design cross section (cross sectional). The frequency distribution of Malaria sufferers in Siti Rahmah Padang Hospital in 2018 according to the highest age was in the age group 21-30 years as many as 28 cases (36.8%), the highest sex among men was 46 (60.5%) and the highest number of residences was found in Koto Tangah sub-district there were 31 cases (40.8%). The type of Plasmodium found in Malaria cases in Siti Rahmah Padang Hospital in 2018 was P. vivax (73 cases (96.05%)) and P. falciparum (3 cases (3.95%)). The results of laboratory tests on Hb, hematocrit, platelet and leukocyte levels in Malaria positive patients in Siti Rahmah Padang Hospital in 2018 were in the normal range.
Pengaruh Cangkang Keong Sawah (Pila ampullacea) Terhadap Pembentukan Tulang Baru (Remodeling Tulang)
Authors: Edrizal Edrizal , Desnita Eka , Geminastiti L Surya
Published: July 2020

Rice fields conch is believed by people as an alternative medicine that capable to treat many kind of diseases, such as diabetes, jaundice, liver, ulcer, cholesterol, and preventing osteoporosis, more in-depth scientific studies regarding the efficacy of rice field conch for human health are still not widely done. All of this statement are still empirical data from the experiences of rice field conch users, so it needs further research. The purpose of this research was to determine whether the content of the rice field conch shell (Pila ampullacea) can affect the bone remodeling process. Types of research that has been used was laboratory experiment with control group post test only design. The population of this research used white type of rat Galur Wistar (Rattus norvegicus L.), with the minimum number of samples needed are 4 rats from each group. So total of the samples are 20 white rats Galur Wistar (Rattusnorvegicus L.). Research conducted at the Pharmacology Laboratory of Andalas University, Anatomical pathology Laboratory Siti rahmah islamic hospital and Anatomical Pathology Laboratory Andalas University using Oneway ANOVA test. The results of the research obtained that the average number of osteoblasts in the control group (-) with the lowest average number of osteoblasts was 14.3 per five fields of view. The highest increase in average occurred in the administration of Pila ampullacea 100 mg, which is 36.6 per five fields of view. The average number of osteoclasts in the control group (-) was also seen to be the lowest at 1.55 per five fields of view and the increase of osteoclasts average was highest in the administration of 100 mg of ampullacea, which was 3.25 per five fields of view and it was shown that the supply of rice field conch shell powder (Pila ampullacea) could affect bone remodeling processes with p <0.05
Hubungan Efektivitas Diskusi Kelompok dengan Nilai Modul Kardiorespirasi pada Mahasiswa Angkatan 2018 di Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Baiturrahmah
Authors: Rifyandi Ilham Maulana , Akbar Resti Rahmadika , Nurhuda M
Published: July 2020

In medical education,  student centered learning(SCL) system was applied with the problem based learning (PBL) model. This is an innovation in learning methodology in order to train students thinking critically, creatively, rationally and to increase understanding of the material and provide real experiences for students. One of the methods is group discussion. Objective to find out how the relationship between group discussions with the value of the CardiorespirationModule of first years grade students in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Baiturrahmah.This is in type of research was a correlative analytic study with cross sectional design. This research was conducted in the class of first years grade students in May 2019 with the samples are 60 persons and use google form that send to the group. The data analysis was univariate presented in the form of a frequency distribution table and bivariate analysis by using the Spearman test in the SPSS program. In this study from 150 students, it was found that 60 respondents are obtained the most living alone, rented or boarding was around 53 people (88.3%) and the most filling in the data was female which is 48 persons (80%). The module value was dominated by D score of 31 people (51.3 demotivational aspects as much as 67%. Then the relationship between the effectiveness of group discussions with the module value on the demotivational aspects r = 0.385 and p = 0.002. There is of the three aspects contained in the effectiveness of group discussion, it was only demotivational aspects which have a relationship with the module value and it showed the correlation coefficient with p = 0.002 and the value of r = 0.385, therefore, the more higher of demotivational value aspects, the failure rate will be higher too.
Perilaku Wanita Usia Subur dalam PemilihanAlat Kontrasepsi Intra Uterine Device(Iud) di Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat UI Tahun 2018
Authors: Maribeth Annisa Lidra , Aulia Ayuning , Pasundani Nita Adhani , Fauziah Nur Annisa , Ma'rifah Siti , Sua’idah Bidayatul Tsalisatul
Published: July 2020

The use of long-term contraceptive methods in women of childbearing age in Indonesia is still relatively low (4.7%).One type of long-term contraceptive methods is an intrauterine device (IUD). Students of Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat Universitas Indonesia (FKM UI)is considered to have sufficient knowledge of the long-term contraceptive methods.The purpose of this study is to explore the women behavior of childbearing age in the selection of IUDin FKM UI. This research was a qualitative research with in-depth interview method then analyzed with content analysis method. The sample was FKM UIpost graduate women students aged 15-49 years who have been married and decided to use contraception. The selected sample would be divided into two groups, those that used an IUD and didn’t use an IUD. The results of this study noted that the factors that inhibit IUD contraceptive use behavior are attitudes and the factors that encourage IUD use behavior are husband support. Interventions that may be done are to increase motivation and improve the perception of non-IUD users. This is expected to change the attitude of non-IUD users from disagreeing to agreeing to use an IUD. In addition, the role of husband support needs to be enhanced with various interventions.
Faktor- Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Kejadian Hipertensi pada Lansia di PuskesmasAir Dingin Lubuk Minturun
Authors: Imelda Imelda , Sjaaf Fidiariani , PAF Tri Puspita
Published: July 2020

Hypertension is a non-communicable disease which is a very serious health problem today and is the biggest cause of stroke, both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The incidence of hypertension is very high especially in the elderly population. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with the incidence of hypertension in the elderly at the Lubuk Minturun Air Dingin Health Center. This research is an analytic study with cross sectional design and conducted a qualitative study with in-depth interviews. This research was conducted at the Air Dingin Lubuk Minturun Health Center from July to November 2019. The sample used was 110 people taken by accidental sampling. Univariate analysis is presented in the form of a frequency distribution table while bivariate analysis uses the Chi-Square test with α = 0.05 and a confidence level of 95%. The results of this study are there is a correlated between the level of salt consumption with the incidence of hypertension in the elderly (p = 0.025), there is a relationship between the level of consumption of fatty foods with the incidence of hypertension in the elderly (p = 0.010), there is no correlated between smoking habits with the incidence of hypertension in the elderly elderly (p = 0.846), there is no correlated between sports habits with the incidence of hypertension in the elderly (p = 0.179), there is no correlated between obesity and the incidence of hypertension in the elderly (p = 0.980), there is a correlated between the level of stress with the incidence of hypertension in the elderly (p = 0.011), there was no correlated between socioeconomic status and the incidence of hypertension in the elderly (p = 0.101).
Tsunami Alert Efficiency in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea: The 2 May 2020 Earthquake (Mw6.6) and Near-Field Tsunami South of Crete (Greece)
Authors: Papadopoulos Gerassimos A. , Lekkas Efthymios , Katsetsiadou Katerina-Navsika , Rovythakis Emmanouil , Yahav Amir
Published: July 2020

The Mediterranean tsunami warning system is based on national monitoring centers (Tsunami Service Providers, TSPs) and operates under the IOC/UNESCO umbrella. For the first time we evaluate in depth the system’s performance for improving its operational effectiveness in conditions of extremely narrow time frames due to the near-field tsunami sources. At time 10 (± 2) min from the origin time, to, of the 2 May 2020 (Mw6.6) earthquake in Crete, the Greek, Italian and Turkish TSPs sent alerts to civil protection subscribers. A small tsunami (amplitude ~16 cm a.m.s.l.) of magnitude Mt6.8, arriving at south Crete in ~17 min from to, was documented from tide-gauge records and macroscopic observations. The analysis of the upstream alert messages showed that the tsunami alert efficiency is not adequate, since (1) earthquake parameters of low accuracy were used for the initial message, (2) alerts were issued after some forecasted wave arrival times had expired, (3) alert messages are characterized by various discrepancies and uncertainties. Our calculations showed that the upstream component improves if the alert time is shortened by a few minutes and the initial earthquake parameters are more accurate. Very late procedures were noted in the Greek civil protection downstream component, thus rendering response actions useless. In Israel, a bit more time was available to the authorities for decision making. A drastic improvement of the downstream component is needed to achieve timely alerting for local authorities and communities.
An Empirical Agent-Based Model for Regional Knowledge Creation in Europe
Authors: Neuländtner Martina
Published: July 2020

Modelling the complex nature of regional knowledge creation is high on the research agenda. It deals with the identification of drivers for regional knowledge creation of different kinds, among them inter-regional networks and agglomeration factors, as well as their interplay; i.e., in which way they influence regional knowledge creation and accordingly, innovation capabilities—in the short- and long-term. Complementing a long line of tradition—establishing a link between regional knowledge input indicators and knowledge output in a regression framework—we propose an empirically founded agent-based simulation model that intends to approximate the complex nature of the multi-regional knowledge creation process for European regions. Specifically, we account for region-internal characteristics, and a specific embedding in the system of region-internal and region-external R&D collaboration linkages. With first exemplary applications, we demonstrate the potential of the model in terms of its robustness and empirical closeness. The model enables the replication of phenomena and current scientific issues of interest in the field of geography of innovation and hence, shows its potential to advance the scientific debate in this field in the future.
Applying ABET Standards to Academic Engineering Programs (Field Study at the Technical Engineering College- Baghdad)Applying ABET Standards to Academic Engineering Programs (Field Study at the Technical Engineering College- Baghdad)
Authors: AL-mashhadany Hussien , Majeed Murooj
Published: July 2020

The research aims to identify the standards of the American Engineering and Technology Accreditation Authority - ABET specialized in accrediting academic programs, including technical engineering, and see the view of teachers and lecturers at the Technical Engineering College - Baghdad, which is one of the formations of the Middle Technical University on the rate of achieving the criteria of students' output outcomes axis among graduates, Where these outputs represent one of the important axes of the requirements of the academic accreditation of the Engineering Accreditation Authority ABET, and to reach the opinions of teachers and lecturers at the college about the goal of the research a questionnaire has been designed that includes the axis of the educational outputs, which are 11 standards (a-k). the paper is based on Likert scale, the five-rank for the answers of the sample members, and it consists of (I agree totally and it has five degrees, I agree and it has four degrees, neutral and it has three degrees, I oppose and it has two degrees, very opposed and it has a score of zero) and the research sample consisted of the teachers of the Technical Engineering College - Baghdad and the lecturers from the Institute of Technology – Baghdad, a total of 63, and after analyzing the responses of the sample members about their expectations of the specifications of educational outputs according to the standards from (a-k). The research came out with a number of conclusions about the results of the questionnaire from general conclusions and some recommendations.
Keywords: ABET Standards, Academic Programs, Quality, Quality Assurance.
The Effect of the Contradictory Events Strategy on Modifying Misconceptions in Chemistry for Tenth Grade Students in Palestine
Authors: AlShamali Mahmoud , AbualKabesh Shadi , Al-Mahdi Israa
Published: July 2020

This study aims at investigating the effect of using the discrepant events strategy on modifying the alternative misconceptions in chemistry of 10th grade students compared with the traditional method. The researcher used the semi-experimental method by applying the study to a sample of (74) 10th grade female students in the secondary school of girls in the district of Tulkarem, in the second semester of the academic year (2016/2017). To actualize the purpose of the study, the researcher used the alternative misconceptions test. The analysis of variance (ANCOVA) showed presence of a statistically significant difference between the means of grades of the students on the alternative misconceptions test was in favors of experimental group members. Based on the results, the study recommends that it is important to use this strategy in teaching chemistry because of its role in modifying the student’s misconceptions.
Keywords: Alternative Misconceptions, Contradictory Events, Teaching Chemistry.
OPTIMIZATION OF THE FLOOR STRUCTURE OF AN INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
Authors: Yur'ev A. , Panchenko L. , Seryh I. , Chernysheva E.
Published: July 2020

When determining the design of the floor, choosing materials and technology of its device, it is advisable to apply a systematic approach that takes into account its stress-strain state. The physical model of the floor of an industrial building in a simplified form is represented as a two-layer slab on an elastic base. The physical model of the floor of an industrial building in a simplified form is represented as a two-layer slab on an elastic base. The deformation of the ground base is inherent in the stress-strain state of the structure, which is manifested through geometric and mechanical characteristics, boundary conditions., glass fiber concrete is proposed as a coating material. It provides the compressive strength inherent in concrete and a proper crack resistance. The mathematical model is based on the S. Germain equation and the Winkler dependence. When solving the optimization problem in a linear elastic formulation, the criterion of the minimum potential energy of deformation is used, which leads to a minimum of material consumption. Its effectiveness is confirmed by comparing the results on a variational basis with the analysis of the regression equation. The modulus of longitudinal elasticity and the thickness of the layer are accepted as variable parameters. The calculation procedure uses a finite-difference analog of the mathematical model. A two-factor experiment is conducted to complete the study, the results of which are in good agreement with the theoretical calculations performed.
Nigeria media framing of coronavirus pandemic and audience response
Authors: Nwakpu Ekwutosi Sanita , Ezema Valentine Okwudilichukwu , Ogbodo Jude Nwakpoke
Published: July 2020

Background: Part of the role of the media is to report any issue affecting the society to the masses. Coronavirus has become an issue of transnational concern. The importance of the media in the coverage of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Nigeria and its implications among Nigerian populace cannot be overestimated. This study evaluates how Nigerian media depict the coronavirus pandemic and how the depictions shape people’s perception and response to the pandemic. Methods: The study employed a quantitative design (newspaper content analysis and questionnaire). The content analysis examines the nature of media coverage of coronavirus in Nigeria and China using four major national newspapers (The Sun, The Vanguard, The Guardian and The Punch). The period of study ranged from January 2020 to March 2020. A total of 1070newspaper items on coronavirus outbreak were identified across the four newspapers and content-analysed. Results: The finding shows that the coverage of the pandemic was dominated by straight news reports accounting for 763 or (71.3%) of all analysed items. This was followed by opinions 169(15.8%), features 120 (11.2%) and editorials 18 (1.7%) respectively. The Punch 309 (28.9%)reported the outbreak more frequently than The Sun 266 (24.9%), The Guardian 258 (24.1%), and Vanguard 237 (22.1%). Finding further suggests that the framing pattern adopted by the newspapers helped Nigerians to take precautionary measures. Conclusion: Continuous reportage of COVID-19 has proved effective in creating awareness about safety and preventive measures thereby helping to ‘flatten the curve’ and contain the spread of the virus. However, the newspapers should avoid creating fear/panic in reporting the pandemic.
Social-Ecological measure of resilience: an adapted measure forPersian-speaking university students
Authors: Amini-Tehrani Mohammadali , Nasiri Mohammad , Sadeghi Raheleh , Hoseini Elahe-Sadat , Jalali Tina , Zamanian Hadi
Published: July 2020

Background: There is no validated instrument for Persian-speaking students to apply the social ecological resilience theory (SERT), which emphasizes the ecological resources for developing resilience. The study aimed at developing the student social-ecological resilience measure(Student-SERM) in Iran’s context. Methods: Three separate samples of undergraduates participated in this mixed-methods research from the University of Tehran, Iran. Phase-1 qualitatively explored the resilience features in the university setting, to devise the university-specific subscale (USS). Phase-2piloted the construct validity and reliability of the Student-SERM in 242 undergraduates, who also completed Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21). Phase-3, as a cross-validation study, investigated 487 undergraduates, who completed the refined Student-SERM, HospitalAnxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and three indices screening academic performance, loneliness, and suicide acceptability. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), Pearson’s correlation, and Cronbach’s alpha were performed. Results: Phase-1 yielded nine items for USS. In phase-2, EFA indicated the construct validity of the main 20-item measure (RMSEA=0.06 and SRMR=0.04) and the nine-item USS (RMSEA=0.07and SRMR =0.04), and the reliability and convergent/divergent validity were confirmed. In phase-3, EFA (RMSEA=0.07 and SRMR=0.04) and CFA (RMSEA=0.07, CFI=0.89, TLI=0.87,and SRMR=0.07) in two separate subsamples and CFA (RMSEA=0.06, CFI=0.92, TLI=0.90,and SRMR=0.06) in the total sample indicated the construct validity of the refined StudentSERM, including family, peer, culture, growth, and USS subscales. The reliability and convergent/divergent validity were also reconfirmed. Conclusion: The Student-SERM incorporates ecological resources, accounting for the students’resilience. Since the resilience process involves a return to healthy functioning after adversity, further research can examine the application of Student-SERM in high-risk student populations.
Personality traits, dieting self-efficacy and health behaviors in emerging adult women: implications for health promotion and education
Authors: Obara-Gołębiowska Małgorzata , Michałek-Kwiecień Justyna
Published: July 2020

Background: The purpose of this study was to explore the associations between personality traits and dieting self-efficacy as well as health behaviors among emerging adult women. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the sample consisted of 161 participants in age from19 to 25 years, who were administered the NEO-Five-Factor Inventory, the Health BehaviorsInventory (HBI), and the Dieting Self-Efficacy Scale (DIET-SE). Results: Our findings indicated that personality traits explained both health behaviors and dieting self-efficacy (F = 6.21, df = 5,155, P<0.001, F = 6.42, df = 5,155, P<0.001, respectively).Neuroticism (B = -0.45, P<0.01) and agreeableness (B = 0.39, P<0.01) were investigated as significant predictors of females’ health behaviors, whereas extraversion (B = -0.40, P<0.001),agreeableness (B = 0.20, P<0.05), and conscientiousness (B = 0.33, P<0.01) were related to dieting self-efficacy. In addition, the results suggested the mediational effect of dieting self efficacy in the relationship between personality traits (i.e., consciousness and agreeableness)and general health behaviors. Conclusion: The role of personality traits for dieting self-efficacy as well as physical health among emerging adult women was confirmed. As dieting self-efficacy turned out to be a mediation factor, the findings may be used in psychoeducation for patients.
Uma proposta de orientação para o uso de modelos contínuos em dados de sobrevivência discretos
Authors: Biazatti Elisângela Candeias , Nakano Eduardo Yoshio
Published: July 2020

Modelos discretos não são populares em análise de sobrevivência. Isso se deve principalmente à escassez de trabalhos que abordam a análise de dados discretos na presença de censura. Desta forma, a possibilidade de analisar um conjunto de dados discretos por meio de um modelo contínuo certamente traz facilidade à análise desses dados. Neste contexto, este trabalho propõe guias de decisão que podem auxiliar um pesquisador decidir sobre o uso de um modelo contínuo na análise de dados de sobrevivência originalmente discretos. Esses guias de decisão foram obtidos por meio de simulações de Monte Carlo e levam em consideração o tamanho da amostra, o percentual de censura e a proporção de observações empatadas. Os guias de decisão foram aplicados em três conjuntos de dados obtidos na literatura e se mostrou uma forma simples de decidir quando um modelo contínuo pode ser considerado para o ajuste de dados discretos.
Photonic generation of broadband RFphase shifter
Authors: Hasan Mehedi
Published: July 2020

The circuit
architecture of a compact and broadband RF phase shifter is presented along
with simulation verification.
Persepsi Mahasiswa Atas Penggunaan Aplikasi Perkuliahan Daring Saat Wabah Covid-19
Authors: Mulyana Mumuh , Rainanto Bambang Hengky , Astrini Danti , Puspitasari Ratih
Published: July 2020

The purpose of this study is to explore the activities and perceptions of students in conducting online lectures through applications during the COVID-19 outbreak . This research uses a quantitative approach with a survey method with the research respondents are 781 IBI Kesatuan students who are active in the Even Semester Academic Year 2019/2020. The selection of research subjects is done through purposive sampling techniques . D ata study were analyzed using analysis kuantit Atif descriptive percentage technique. The results showed that students gave positive responses to the implementation of these online lectures and were willing to always follow them. The family fully supports students to attend online lectures while at home . The limitation of internet access quota is an obstacle for students in attending online lectures. The use of GCR and WAG applications received positive responses from students because of their flexible, quota-friendly internet access and easy to use them.
 
Keywords: online lectures, covid-19, student perceptions, applications
Aesthetic models in the human sciences
Authors: Bartalesi Lorenzo
Published: July 2020

Starting from the assumption that aesthetic is an anthropological fact which —like language or symbolic thought— belongs to the behavioral, cognitive and social register of our species, the article aims to clarify the uses of the category of aesthetic in the human sciences (social anthropology, cognitive psychology, evolutionary anthropology). The epistemological analysis focuses on the implicit assumptions that guide the different methodologies and leads to the elaboration of a conceptual map of the several models of aesthetic adopted in the contemporary debate. Such a result is presented as a preliminary analytical step aimed at fostering an interdisciplinary approach to the complexity and socio-biological diversity of aesthetic phenomena.
Insular Glioma Esoteric Precinct
Authors: SAJJAD FAUZIA , ASIF SHABBIR MUHAMMAD , AKMAL MUHAMMAD , SALEH ZAIN , HASSAN ADEEB-UL-
Published: July 2020

Background and Objective:  The complex insular anatomy and its proximity to eloquent areas make this area almost inaccessible for safe surgical resection of Glioma. Aim of our study is to determine outcome assessment after surgical resection.

Materials & Methods:  This was a retrospective analysis of 59 patients over a period of 5 years from July 2013 till June 2018. All patients of insular Glioma were included in our study irrespective of age and sex. Degree of surgical resection, Post-operative neurological deficits and complications were assessed. They were followed in the outpatient department at 3, 6 and 12 months.

Results:  Total 59 patients were included 38 (64.40%) male and 21 (35.59%) females. 36 (61%) patients had right sided insular Glioma and 23 (38.98%) have left sided. Seizures were main presentation in 46(77.96%) patients. Trans-sylvian route adopted in 34 (57.6%) patients followed by transcortical route. Near total Resection was Possible in 30 (50.84%) patients and partial in 29 (49.15%) patients. Focal neurological deficits the motor weakness & dysphasia were main post-operative complications in 18 (30.5%) patients. Three (5.08%) patients died. In all grade II and grade III Gliomas no increase in size was discovered on MRI Brain at 6 and 12 months.

Conclusion:  Maximum safe resection of insular Glioma with acceptable morbidity is possible with improved overall survival and disease free interval.
A Rare Case of Nasal-Orbital-Cranial Aneurysmal Bone Cyst
Authors: Malik Mubashir , Kathia Usama Muhammad , Fayyaz Zoha , Butt Rizwan Masood
Published: July 2020

case of aneurysmal bone cyst involving ethmoidal sinuses, maxillary sinuses, frontal sinuses, sphenoidal sinuses, basisphenoid bone, and left orbit with intracranial extension in a 9 year old female. The diagnosis was confirmed using CT, MRI-brain, CT-angio brain imaging. The finding of nasal-orbital-cranial aneurysmal bone cyst was confirmed on Histopathology. Two staged surgical excision planned and done, i.e. trans-cranial and trans-nasal excision.
Management of Type – II Odontoid Process Fracture by Anterior Odontoid Screw Fixation (AOSF) in Young Adults: Case Series
Authors: RAZA BROHI SHAMS , DILBAR MUZAMIL , ARAB MALLAH FAHMIDA , THAPA SUNNY
Published: July 2020

odontoid fracture AOSF with lag screw is the reference technique in unstable fracture. Various other treatment modalities have been described in the literature; however author finds the ASOF technique to be reasonable with less intraoperative and post-operative complications. Moreover the rate of bony fusion is also high and post-operative mobilization in case of ASOF.

Material and Methods:  This is prospective observational case series. Two cases of odontoid fractures (type II) are reported.

Results and Conclusion:  Our cases illustrated that odontoid fracture type II can successfully be managed with AOSF with good post-operative outcome. Union rate of this fracture is high with lag screw fixation (AOSF technique). Nevertheless, due to a limited number of cases author would also like to add that outcome could be better assessed in a larger group of study.
Factors Affecting Decision Making Process on Spine Surgery: Patients’ Perspective
Authors: GHANI FAZAL , KHATTAK IRUM , AAMIR SHABNUM , AZAM FAROOQ
Published: July 2020

Objective:  To determine the factors that affects the decision making process of the spine surgery from a patient’s perspective.

Material and Methods:  The study was carried on 264 patients admitted for spine surgery in the Department of Neurosurgery, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan. Data was collected from patients on questionnaire using a Likert scale. Reliability was ensured by Cronbach alpha.

Results:  The results for regression analysis revealed that there is a significant negative relationship between previous experiences and decision for spine surgery in patients (? = -0.156, p = 0.001 < 0.05). There is a significant positive influence of emotional and social state (? = 0.193, p = 0.002), information & counselling (? = 0.097, p = 0.011), socioeconomic status (? = 0.131, p = 0.004), severity of disability (? = 0.602, p = 0.000), ineffective conservative treatment (?9 = 0.082, p = 0.013) and intensity of pain (? = 0.527, p = 0.000) on decision for spine surgery in patients. The independent variables, including physical health, gender role and age were found to have an insignificant effect on the decision for spine surgery (p > 0.05).

Conclusion:  It is concluded that the factors affecting the decision of patients on spine surgery included previous experience, emotional & social state, information & counselling, socioeconomic status, severity of disability, ineffectiveness of previously taken conservative treatment and intensity of pain.
Patterns, Frequency and Gender Dominance in Paediatric Neuro-trauma in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Peshawar
Authors: KHAN ZAHID , AZAM FAROOQ , SHARAFAT SEEMA , GUL SHUMAILA , SHAHZAD FAHAD
Published: July 2020

Objective:  To determine the patterns, frequency and gender dominance in pediatric trauma presenting to Neurosurgery Department in a tertiary care hospital.

Material and Methods:  This retrospective study was conducted in Department of Neurosurgery, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar. The medical records of all patients (0 – 15 years) with trauma admitted in our unit were analyzed retrospectively.Demographic details of the included subjects were noted down.

Results:  A total of 448 patients were included in our study; 308 males and 140 females. Patients with 0 – 5 years were 40%, 6 – 10 years were 38% and 11 – 15 years were 22%. Extradural hematoma (28.12%) preceded depressed skull fracture (20.08%), followed by linear fractures (17.85), subdural hematoma (7.58%), contusions (5.80%) and subarachnoid hemorrhage (5.35%). Patients with diffuse axonal injury accounted for about 4.91%. Only 2 cases of cervical injury were noted.

Conclusion:  The number of boys was comparatively greater than girls. Most of the patients were in the age group of 0 – 5 years. Ratio of extradural hematoma was the highest among all the injuries.