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Estasyon Meteyo nan Jaden: Gid pou Enstalasyon ak Antretyen
Authors: Staub Caroline G. , Eisenstadt William , Blanc William , Monval Nicole , Fraisse Clyde W. , Lusher William , Braun George , Staudt Lee
Published: July 2020

Si w se yon kiltivatè ki vle obsève kondisyon meteyo yo pou ka asire w jaden w yo ap grandi nan yon  bon anviwonman, ou sou bon chemen an. Chanjman meteyo yo jwe yon gwo wòl nan siksè oswa echèk aktivite agrikòl yo, kiltivatè yo rekonèt sa a. Kòm kounye a teknoloji yo amelyore e vin pi bon mache, anpil kiltivatè konstwi epi enstale estasyon meteyo ki fèt pou jaden menm, pou yo ka swiv kondisyon meteyo yo, chwazi semans oswa varyete semans ki adapte pou zòn nan, planifye kilè pou plante ak rekòlte, pran desizyon ki gen rapò ak pwoteksyon kont fredi, ak desizyon nan anpil lòt sitiyasyon. Enstalasyon yon estasyon meteyo bay kiltivatè yo yon opòtinite inik pou yo konprann pi byen kouman chanjman meteyo yo afekte jaden ak betay yo, sepandan, desizyon sa yo dwe baze sou bon kalite obsèvasyon. An Ayiti, gen anpil chans jaden w yo lwen estasyon meteyo ki pi pre a, paske nòmalman, yo sitiye lavil oswa nan zòn ki pre lavil. Chanjman meteyo yo tèlman varye, sitiyasyon tan an gendwa pa menm ant 2 zòn ki tou pre youn lòt, kote se sèlman kèlke kilomèt ki separe yo. Kidonk, gen anpil chans enfòmasyon meteyo ki soti nan yon estasyon ki lavil pa reprezante kondisyon meteyo kote jaden w lan ye a. Objektif piblikasyon sa, se pou sèvi kom gid de baz pou kiltivatè yo nan sa ki gen pou wè ak enstalasyon  ak antretyen yon estasyon meteyo.
Methods of Forage Moisture Testing
Authors: Wallau Marcelo , Vendramini Joao
Published: July 2020

Determining forage moisture is an essential procedure for estimating forage mass in pastures, determining harvesting or baling point for preserved forages, and calculating dry matter of feedstuff for total mixed rations. This 3-page document discusses methods and pieces of equipment available to estimate forage moisture. Written by M. Wallau and J. Vendramini, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, revised June 2019.  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag181

Original publication: Chambliss, Carrol. 2002. “Forage Moisture Testing”. EDIS 2002 (1). https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/108091.

June 2002 version was adapted from Chamblee, D. S. and J. T Green, Jr. 1995. Production and Utilization of Pasture and Forages in North Carolina, Technical Bulletin 305. Raleigh: North Carolina Agricultural Research Service, North Carolina State University. https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/production-and-utilization-of-pastures-and-forages-in-north-carolina
Economic Value of Florida Water Resources: Valuing the Quality of Water for Household Needs
Authors: Borisova Tatiana , Shah Syed Irfan Ali , Wade Tara , Bi Xiang , Grogan Kelly
Published: July 2020

Florida water-resource professionals deciding whether to implement a costly water protection program or to invest in better tap water treatment technology may wonder: Are such investments justified? What are the benefits of the program or investment decision? Just how highly do Floridians value their water? This 5-page fact sheet written by Tatiana Borisova, Syed Irfan Ali Shah, Tara Wade, Xiang Bi, and Kelly Grogan and published by the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department reviews studies that help assess the value Floridians assign to maintaining or improving the quality of the water supply. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe1059
Florida Blueberry Leaf Disease Guide
Authors: Phillips Douglas A. , Flor Norma C. , Harmon Philip F.
Published: July 2020

Southern highbush blueberry (SHB) cultivars are commercially grown throughout much of Florida, in both deciduous and evergreen production systems. In both systems, leaves can be damaged by many factors including environmental conditions, chemical applications, insects, and diseases. This new 12-page publication of the UF/IFAS Plant Pathology Department includes basic information to assist growers in determining 1) the likely cause (fungal, viral, algal, or bacterial) of leaf symptoms, 2) when specific leaf spots are likely to occur, 3) characteristic symptoms of common leaf problems, and 4) some of the management options that are available. Written by Douglas A. Phillips, Norma C. Flor, and Philip F. Harmon. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pp348
Cultural Defeat of the Far Right in Modern America
Authors: Lowie Alexander Daniel
Published: July 2020

During the turbulent 2016 U.S. Presidential Election many far-right groups and personalities rose to prominence through alternative media sources, becoming outspoken voices in mainstream political discourse. Many were surprised by their growth in popularity and questioned how they developed their political beliefs, several of which seemed antithetical to “traditional” American values. In this paper, I will explore the origins of the numerous myths from which far-right voters base their ideology and I will attempt to connect them to the formation of political groups, such as the Proud Boys, as a result of Donald Trump’s campaign for the Presidential Election of 2016. I will also determine how internet platforms affect the cultivation and transmission of these foundational myths.
A Validation Study of the Mandibular Canine Index Method of Sexual Assessment Using Two Decedent American Populations
Authors: Coberly Samantha
Published: July 2020

Rao and colleagues created the Mandibular Canine Index (MCI) as a method of sex assessment. It has primarily been used on living South Asian populations. This study applies the Index to two decedent American populations in hopes that it will applicable to the field of Forensic Anthropology. Forty-five individuals from the C.A. Pound Human Identification Lab and the Wichita State Biological Anthropology Lab with full mandibular dentition were studied. The mesio-distal width of both right and left canines and the canine arch width were taken and the MCI calculated along with the standard MCI. Results show that the MCI is not statistically significant in determining males from females (p=.461 for right and p=.473 for left).  The standard MCI was .242 for the right and .246 for the left. This gave an accuracy of 37% to 44% for males and 44% to 45% for females. The mesio-distal length (p = .002 for right and .001 for left) and canine arch width (p=.019) on their own were statistically significant and can be used in sex assessment if the teeth are present although they should be used with other methods.  Further study should be done with a larger sample size to see if results are consistent.
Food Allergies
Authors: Di Costanzo Margherita
Published: July 2020

The increasing prevalence and severity of pediatric food allergies (FA) demands innovative preventive and therapeutic strategies. Emerging evidence suggests a pivotal role for the gut microbiome in modulating susceptibility to FA. Studies have demonstrated that alteration of gut microbiome could precede FA, and that particular microbial community structures early in life could influence also the disease course. The identification of gut microbiome features in pediatric FA patients is driving new prevention and treatment approaches.
 
Pengaruh Motivasi Intrinsik, Motivasi Ekstrinsik dan Komitmen Pelayanan Tenaga Kesehatan Terhadap Kualitas Pelayanan BPJS Kesehatan
Authors: Solichin Much. Riyadus , Trifiyanto Kabul
Published: July 2020

The author of this paper aims to increase the delivery of health workers in private hospitals in serving patients using BPJS health. As for the background of this writing because now BPJS patients' views on health services are not good especially in private hospitals, marked by the issue of electronic media issues about public complaints that there are differences in health services provided by public hospitals compared to BPJS patients where parties public hospitals prioritize public patients more than patients participating in the health BPJS. This research is a quantitative study conducted through surveys and questionnaires. In this study involved 90 respondents in 9 private hospitals which are service providers in collaboration with BPJS in Kebumen Regency. For intrinsic motivation variable of 2,292 is greater than t table 1,198 with a significance value of 0.024 <0.05 so it can be concluded that the hypothesis is accepted. the t value for the extrinsic motivation variable is 0.029 smaller than t table 1.198 with a significance value of 0.977> 0.05 so it can be concluded that the hypothesis is rejected. t value for the commitment variable of 2.470 is greater than t table 1.198 with a significance value of 0.015 <0.05 so it can be concluded that the hypothesis is accepted. The results obtained are intrinsic motivation influencing the quality of labor services in private hospitals. So if the motivation of medical personnel services increases, the quality of services provided will increase. Extrinsic motivation does not affect the quality of labor services in private hospitals. So if the extrinsic motivation of medical personnel services increases / decreases, it cannot stimulate the quality of services provided. Commitment affects the quality of labor services in private hospitals. So if the commitment of medical personnel services increases, the quality of services provided increases. Intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation and commitment together affect the quality of labor services in private hospitals. So that the motivation of medical personnel services can stimulate the quality of services provided.
Peran Financial Technology Lending sebagai Keuangan Inklusi Untuk Peningkatan Pertumbuhan Ekonomi
Authors: Retnosari Retnosari , Khotijah Siti Afidatul , Panggiarti Endang Kartini
Published: July 2020

Layanan perbankan yang ada belum sepenuhnya menjangkau semua lapisan masyarakat kususnya masyarakat terluar, terdepan, dan tertinggal. Dengan adanya layanan financial technology diharapkan dapat memperbaiki hal tersebut dan diharapkan dapat meningkatkan pertumbuhan ekonomi secara umum. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif eksploratif. Pertumbuhan financial technology dari perusahaan penyedia jasa ataupun akun (rekening) lending selalu bertambah setiap tahunnya. Tercatat ada 144 perusahaan fintech. Namun hal tersebut berbanding terbalik dengan pertumbuhan ekonomi yang mana mengalami trend naik turun setiap tahun. Hal tersebut mengindikasikan bahwa ada faktor lain yang mempunyai pengaruh besar pada pertumbuhan ekonomi.
Diary studies in social and personality psychology: An introduction with some recommendations and suggestions
Authors: Nezlek John
Published: July 2020

The present paper provides an overview of diary style research. This includes descriptions of different methods and the types of research questions for which they are appropriate. Data analytic methods are described and some recommendations are provided. Recommendations regarding the preparation of manuscripts describing the results of diary studies are also provided.
A categorization of behaviors reported in experience sampling studies
Authors: Skimina Ewa , Karaś Dominika , Topolewska-Siedzik Ewa , Kłym-Guba Maria , Ponikiewska Klaudia , Rogoza Radosław , Davidov Eldad , Cieciuch Jan
Published: July 2020

Experience sampling is considered one of the best methods for measuring behavior (Furr, 2009, https://doi.org/10.1002/per.724). When used for this purpose, it requires a coding system to transform diversified reports on what people are doing, provided as responses to an open-ended question, into interpretable data. We present a categorization of everyday behaviors that can be used to code responses from experience sampling and diary studies conducted with different groups of participants—from adolescents to elderly people. This categorization was developed and validated on a set of 19,840 responses to an open-ended question about participants’ recent activity, provided by 667 persons ranging in age from 12 to 66. As a result of the multistage work, we present a categorization system which forms a hierarchy from three broad categories to 97 narrow ones through middle levels of five, 23, and 63 categories of behaviors. The possible usage of the developed categorization is discussed.
A Energia nos Agroecossistemas
Authors: Vergili Pérez Paula , Alves de Oliveira Lucas , Panazzolo Francieli
Published: July 2020

Desde a década de 70, os movimentos de agricultura vêm desenvolvendo práticas que reduzam o impacto ambiental e promovam a sustentabilidade dos agroecossistemas. A pesquisa aponta para desequilíbrio ambiental do nosso planeta, que poderá levar a extinção da vida sobre o globo terrestre. Outro aspecto importante refere-se a sustentabilidade agrícola, onde observa-se consequências catastróficas como o desgaste do solo devido à monocultura, poluição e destruição de recursos naturais,tragédias climáticas, surgimento de novas doenças e pragas e o desemprego e desequilíbrio financeiro em todos os setores. Este trabalho tem o objetivo diagnosticar e revisar as fontes energéticas dos agroecossistemas e contextualizando-as dentro dedistintos sistemas de produção, e os processos energéticos que ocorrem em propriedades agropecuárias de forma a contribuir ecologicamente para o desenvolvimento regional. A metodologia aplicada neste trabalho foi uma revisão narrativa, ou seja, o material utilizado no levantamento bibliográfico é organizado a partir de fontes científicas e de divulgação de ideias. Apesar dos levantamentos obtidos, certos pontos sobre os agroecossistemas ainda não foram abordados de maneira satisfatória, necessitando de maior investigação. Como exemplo, podemos sugerir a necessidade de estudos sobre o efeito e aplicação dos agroecossistemas em áreas maiores, de âmbito nacional e internacional. A hipótese de que os agroecossistemas diminuem a necessidade de investimentos econômicos, mecânicos e humanos sob diferentes perspectivas ainda necessitam de maiores estudos e avaliações.
Menggali Intervensi Solutif dan Alternatif Kebijakan terhadap Problem Demografi Lokal
Authors: Dedoe Amir
Published: July 2020

Artikel ini bermaksud untuk melakukan telaah kritis sekaligus untuk mengelaborasi secara empirik terkait persoalan dan dampak sosial nikah dini dan tren perceraian di Provinsi Kepulauan Bangka Belitung. Kajian ini berangkat dari fakta empiris yang menunjukkan tingginya tren pernikahan dini serta perceraian yang saling berkaitan erat dalam  beberapa tahun terakhir. Metode yang digunakan yaitu dengan studi literatur, serta telaah dokumen terkait studi yang relevan menyoal dampak dan problematika nikah dini dan perceraian. Studi ini menemukan bahwa beberapa faktor penyebab yang memicu terjadinya nikah dini dan perceraian yaitu lanskap ekonomi lokal yang dalam beberapa tahun terakhir begitu bergantung pada industri ektraktif timah, dan juga persoalan transisi ekonomi pasca tambang yang juga memicu tingginya tren pernikahan dini dan perceraian di Bangka Belitung. Kedua paradoks tersebut memiliki keterkaitan yang sangat kuat sehingga berkorelasi terhadap dampak dan kerentanan sosial yang dihadapi oleh pasangan nikah dini, dan juga yang memutuskan cerai. Kondisi tersebut pada giliranya juga mempengaruhi kapasitas, kualitas, serta harmonisasi pasangan nikah dini dan cerai. Lebih lanjut, kondisi kerentanan lain yang justru dihadapi oleh mereka yang melakukan nikah dini dan memutuskan bercerai, walaupun bersifat kasuistik, justru juga kerapkali mengalami kekerasan dalam rumah tangga, serta nasib ekonomi keluarga yang relatif lemah dan tidak stabil.
Combination of obesity and malnutrition in a patient with chronic alcoholic pancreatitis (case report)
Authors: Gavrilina N. S. , Ilchenko L. Yu. , Fedorov I. G. , Nikitin I. G.
Published: July 2020

Eating disorder with its two extreme manifestations — obesity and trophological insufficiency (TI) — is one of the common problems of modern society. TI is often diagnosed in patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP); it occurs due to a limited amount of food intake, malabsorption, diabetes mellitus, and chronic alcoholism. TI severity correlates with severity of malabsorption and depletion of nutrients degree. However, TI verification in patients with CP is difficult due to the lack of uniform diagnostic recommendations. Anthropometric technique, laboratory (determination of the level of lymphocytes, albumin) and instrumental (computed tomography, X-ray absorptiometry, magnetic resonance imaging) diagnostics are usually used.

The article presents a case report of combination of such two opposite states as obesity and malnutrition in a patient with CP. The patient was hospitalized with CP exacerbation and alcohol abuse. Examination revealed exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and mild malnutrition. Enzyme replacement therapy and additional oral sip feeding with a positive effect were prescribed. Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency stopped after 10 weeks of treatment, but malnutrition remained and required a longer course of treatment. Relevance of this problem, main difficulties of diagnosis are presented in the article. Anthropometric indices, body mass index, lymphocytes, total protein, albumin need to be measured in all patients. Using only body mass index leads to hypodiagnosis of malnutrition in patients with CP.
The First Family Cluster of COVID-19 in Bangladesh- Enigma in Developing Country
Authors: Amin Md Robed , Sharif Mohiuddin , Faiz MA
Published: July 2020

Currently 221 countries of the globe is affected with COVID- 19 pandemic caused by a novel corona virus naming SARSCoV- 2 and leads to more than 4000000 confirmed cases and more than 300000 death already. The South East Asia regions have many LMIC status where the health system is disorganized and less prepared than what it should be. Although India and Pakistan started to react against the pandemic with multiple strategy to combat the bloom of the epidemic, Bangladesh was relaxing as there were lack of confirmation of cases and although the country has prolonged period of time to combat the pandemic situation, it was not proactive from the beginning. Inappropriate screening at entry, poor quarantine process and gross lack of infection prevention and control measure leads to observe the confirmed cases to develop one by one. Even in this conservative testing approach of Bangladesh, a family of cluster (6 members) of confirmed COVID 19 was observed with development of huge question in health care system.

J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2020; 38(0): 141-144
Cerebral Tuberculoma of Right Frontal Lobe in an Unconscious Patient
Authors: Roka Yam Bahadur , Roka Narayani
Published: July 2020

Cerebral tuberculoma of the brain are uncommon presentation of tuberculosis (1%). A 17-year female presented to the emergency with a Glasgow Coma Score of (eye-1, verbal-1 and motor-3), 5/15 bilateral fixed pupils with laborious breathing. The radiological features were suggestive of aintracerebral abscess/ glioma. Intraoperatively the brain was very tense and a large, vascular, mass was present that was excised completely. Her histopathology revealed features of tuberculoma and she was started on anti-tubercular treatment. She is discharged home with regular follow-up for the last 10 months.Cerebral tuberculoma although uncommon should be thought of in developing countries as differential of cystic enhancing lesions of the brain.Keywords: Abscess; central nervous system; glioma; tuberculoma; tuberculosis
A profissionalidade e pessoalidade do docente da Língua Brasileira de Sinais - Libras
Authors: Teixeira Wilton Dourado , Boer Noemi , Franzin Rozelaine de Fatima
Published: July 2020

Neste artigo, tem-se por objetivo, analisar os marcos regulatórios da Língua Brasileira de Sinais na articulação com a profissionalidade e pessoalidade do docente da Libras. O delineamento metodológico caracteriza-se como um estudo bibliográfico em que foi realizado um levantamento preliminar das fontes documental, necessárias à relação do texto. A educação de Surdos, no contexto nacional, está presente nas políticas públicas e nos documentos que norteiam a educação inclusiva no país, normatizada em documentos educacionais relativos à Libras, que são analisados, discutidos, debatidos em eventos e movimentos articulados pela comunidade acadêmica e pela comunidade surda. Considera-se também os problemas relacionados à formação do docente da Libras, assim como a importância deste profissional estar inserido em um coletivo pertencente a um ambiente que oportuniza a imersão na Língua Brasileira de Sinais. Nessa perspectiva, acredita-se que os marcos regulatórios não estejam dissociados da pessoalidade e profissionalidade do docente da Libras, necessária à promoção de uma educação de qualidade para os Surdos.
A realidade virtual na reabilitação do paciente com sequelas de acidente vascular encefálico: uma revisão bibliográfica
Authors: Soares Brunna Rodrigues , Souza Bruno Mendes de , Silva Karla Camila Correia da , Figueredo Rogério Carvalho de , Gonçalves Danilo Cavalcante , Chaves Thiago Villagelin Penna
Published: July 2020

O Acidente Vascular Encefálico (AVE) é uma condição clínica que acomete o sistema nervoso central (SNC), sendo classificado como hemorrágico ou isquêmico, e traz ao indivíduo acometido déficits tanto motores quanto cognitivos. Diante do avanço tecnológico a reabilitação traz a tendência de reabilitar através da Realidade Virtual (RV), executada através de exercícios baseados em games, que atuam de forma lúdica para o treinamento funcional e facilitação do movimento. Este estudo teve como objetivo apresentar os efeitos do uso da RV em pacientes com sequelas de AVE, além de seus conceitos e possibilidades. Trata-se de uma revisão bibliográfica, descritiva e exploratória, de abordagem qualitativa; que utilizou 42 estudos extraídos das bases de dados: sciELO, Pubmed, PEDro, Lilacs e Google Acadêmico. A realidade virtual apresenta resultados significativos como instrumento de reabilitação no âmbito da fisioterapia, sendo considerada como uma área promissora. Percebe-se que os pacientes possuem maior interesse nesse tipo de tratamento. No entanto outros estudos devem ser realizados para o aperfeiçoamento dos indícios sobre a utilização das diferentes ferramentas tecnológicas utilizadas na reabilitação de pacientes com sequelas de AVE.
O ensino da capoeira: aspectos motivacionais que estimulam adesão à modalidade no município de Crato, Estado do Ceará, Brasil
Authors: Lima Júnior José Cícero Cabral de , Sampaio João Márcio Fialho , Silva Keila Teixeira da , Goncalves Rauan Macedo , Sousa Samara Mendes de , Macedo Lazaro Ranieri de , Pereira Daniel Fernandes , Teixeira Ygor , Lira Beatriz Gonçalves de , Castro João Marcos Pereira de , Nascimento Paulo Rogério Barbosa do
Published: July 2020

A pesquisa objetiva analisar os aspectos motivacionais que influenciam a prática da capoeira no município de Crato-CE. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de levantamento, com abordagem quantitativa e nível exploratório realizada no período de janeiro a julho de 2017, com integrantes de 09 grupos de capoeira do município de Crato-CE. Participaram da pesquisa 65 capoeiristas com faixa etária entre 15 e 36 anos, dos quais 49 são do sexo masculino e 16 do sexo feminino. Para coleta de dados utilizou-se a Escala de Motivos para Prática Esportiva (EMPE). Constatou-se que a dimensão de motivação saúde obteve maiores médias e destaque entre os investigados, seguido de técnica, afiliação, condicionamento físico e em menor expressividade, energia, contexto e status. Conclui-se que, a motivação de maior influência para a prática da capoeira consistiu no aspecto saúde, sendo esta motivação de grande relevância para melhora da qualidade de vida dos capoeiristas, haja vista que a capoeira poderá auxiliar na melhora física, mental, cognitiva e emocional de seus praticantes.
O conceito de Alfabetização Científica e a possibilidade de interações entre cinco competências gerais da Base Nacional Comum Curricular - BNCC
Authors: Reis Geilson de Arruda , Cavalcante Lígia Vieira da Silva , Oliveira Eniz Conceição
Published: July 2020

Este trabalho objetiva refletir sobre a Alfabetização Científica (AC), averiguando possíveis interações desse tema entre cinco competências gerais da Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) no âmbito da Educação Básica. A metodologia de cunho qualitativo, por meio de pesquisa bibliográfica, possibilitou aos autores refletirem sobre o tema, fazendo uma relação com as ideias de teóricos que versam sobre a Alfabetização Científica. A AC é compreendida como um processo que ocorre dentro e fora da escola, implicando na geração de diálogos e no encurtamento da distância entre a cultura experiencial dos sujeitos e o conhecimento científico. A AC também é capaz de promover as condições necessárias à realização de leituras e interpretações críticas da realidade, sendo um convite para participação no debate comunitário, propiciando às pessoas aptidão para conscientes e responsáveis tomadas de decisões, que podem trazer intervenções para o espaço onde o sujeito se está inserido. A discussão aponta as competências: Conhecimento; Pensamento Científico, Crítico e Criativo; Argumentação; Responsabilidade e Cidadania, como possibilidades de desenvolvimento da AC aos alunos. Haja visto que essas competências auxiliam no desenvolvimento da capacidade argumentativa do indivíduo em relação ao ambiente que o cerca.  Além do entendimento das possibilidades de efetivação da Alfabetização Científica, é conveniente pensar sobre a necessidade da realização de investimentos e aparelhamento estrutural das escolas, o que pode ajudar no desenvolvimento e expansão da AC no meio social.
O processo de comunicação eficaz do enfermeiro com o paciente em cuidados paliativos
Authors: Pacheco Lilia da Silva Pinheiro , Santos Gleidiane Silva dos , Machado Renata , Granadeiro Daniel da Silva , Melo Noemi Garcia Silva de , Passos Joanir Pereira
Published: July 2020

Comunicação é a linguagem verbal cuja unidade básica é a palavra (falada e escrita) e não verbais como gestos, música, dança, imagem, entre outras. O presente artigo teve como objeto de estudo a atuação do enfermeiro na comunicação eficaz no paciente em cuidados paliativos. O objetivo foi identificar na literatura a importância da comunicação efetiva e afetiva no cuidado de enfermagem no paciente em cuidados paliativos. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de literatura de natureza qualitativa cuja análise foi uma abordagem exploratória. Os resultados evidenciaram a escassez de estudos específicos acerca do processo de comunicação efetiva do enfermeiro para com os pacientes em cuidados paliativos. Após a exploração do material, emergiram duas categorias: Processo de comunicação efetiva como ferramenta essencial para o cuidado em enfermagem e sentimentos e emoções evidenciados pelo enfermeiro no processo de comunicação do paciente em cuidados paliativos. Concluímos que a comunicação trabalha como ferramenta no processo de amenizar a ansiedade, a depressão, o medo, a raiva, entre outros sentimentos confusos quando revelada sua condição clínica de saúde, e serve para o esclarecimento nesse período de dúvidas. Tornando-se uma das principais habilidades no processo de cuidar em enfermagem.
Memórias alimentares dos moradores do Município de Beberibe – Ceará: um relato sobre o manifesto cultural alimentar
Authors: Santos Paulo Henrique Ribeiro dos , Sousa Paulo Henrique Machado de
Published: July 2020

A alimentação é o fator principal para a determinação e firmação da cultura de um povo ou de uma sociedade inteira, pois ela irá definir o comportamento  alimentar dessa população através da geografia, ou seja, a natureza desemprenha o papel de mapear a alimentação e como ela se dar ao longo da historia, seja por meio do bioma ou ate mesmo nas influências de outros povos no intercambio cultural mediante a imigração. Para a elaboração deste trabalho, mediante uma pesquisa de campo, estruturou-se como pesquisa qualitativa e utilizou-se por meio de historia oral e etnografia a aplicação de entrevistas com o intuito de mapear a cultura alimentar dos moradores de Beberibe. As entrevistas resultaram relatos de memórias de como era a cultura alimentar dos entrevistados. O importância dessa pesquisa visa contribuir cientificamente tanto como um acervo bibliográfico em ralação a cultura de um povo, quanto evidenciar a temática social referente a alimentação e ser como base de pesquisas na área.
Disturbance intensity, disturbance extent and ocean climate modulate kelp forest understory communities
Authors: Wernberg T , Couraudon-Réale M , Tuya F , Thomsen M
Published: July 2020

Disturbances often control community structure by removing large dominant species, allowing new species to colonize. Disturbances vary in intensity and extent, and their effects on resident communities can depend on local environmental conditions. We tested the effects of disturbance intensity and extent on different functional groups of understory species in kelp forests at 4 locations along an ocean climate gradient in Western Australia. We hypothesized that, compared to intact canopies, increasing disturbance intensities (50 and 100% of kelp removal) and extents (2, 4 and 8 m diameter) would promote light-dependent competitors (turf, foliose, articulated coralline and fucoid seaweeds) at the expense of less light-dependent functional groups (invertebrates and encrusting seaweeds). We also hypothesized that these effects would be most pronounced at warmer relative to cooler locations, where metabolic and ecological rates are faster. The first hypothesis was supported; light-dependent understory groups (turfs, in particular) increased, while less light-dependent groups (crusts in particular) decreased with increasing disturbance regimes. However, the second hypothesis was not supported; even though understory communities differed between locations and turf covers were highest at the warmest location, we found no significant interactions between locations and disturbance regimes. Importantly, our results revealed that even small-scale partial canopy loss can have significant effects on kelp-associated communities. The implied community-wide, density-dependent effects have implications for the management and conservation of kelp forests, because restoration of ecological functions must also consider the density of kelp forests, not simply their presence or absence.
Movement patterns of red snapper Lutjanus campechanus based on acoustic telemetry around oil and gas platforms in the northern Gulf of Mexico
Authors: Everett AG , Szedlmayer ST , Gallaway BJ
Published: July 2020

Offshore oil and gas platforms in the northern Gulf of Mexico are known aggregation sites for red snapper Lutjanus campechanus. To examine habitat use and potential mortality from explosive platform removals, fine-scale movements of red snapper were estimated based on acoustic telemetry from March 2017 to July 2018. Study sites in the northern Gulf of Mexico, USA, included one platform off coastal Alabama (30.09°N, 87.88°W) and 2 platforms off Louisiana (28.81°N, 91.97°W; 28.92°N, 93.15°W). Red snapper (n = 59) showed a high affinity for platforms, with most (94%) positions being recorded within 95 m of the platforms. Home range areas were correlated with water temperature and inversely correlated with dissolved oxygen concentrations. During summer and fall, red snapper used larger areas and many fish (54%) emigrated from their platforms but most (83%) returned in ≤3 d. Site fidelity for red snapper was 31% yr-1 and residency time was 7 mo, but the probability-of-presence at platforms was 70% after 1 yr, indicating the importance of platforms for this species. Overall fishing mortality was high for platforms (F = 0.86, 95% CL = 0.47-1.40), but since the stock is managed on a quota basis this high mortality should have little effect on total stock abundance. Thus, platforms can still provide an important habitat for red snapper, and consideration of area use patterns, fishing mortality and environmental factors can reduce red snapper mortality when scheduling explosive platform removals. As such, the present study indicates that an optimum time for explosive removal would be in late summer after the red snapper fishing season is completed.
Cell-Free DNA as an Obesity Biomarker
Authors: CAMUZI ZOVICO P , GASPARINI NETO V , VENÂNCIO F , SOARES MIGUEL G , GRAÇA PEDROSA R , KENJI HARAGUCHI F , BARAUNA V
Published: July 2020

Obesity is a disease that affects about 13 % of the world population (2016) (Who 2018). This condition generates a process of systemic inflammation that may contribute to the release of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) into the bloodstream. cfDNA has been considered a potential biomarker to monitor several physiological and pathological conditions, such as tumors, exercise intensity and obesity. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the association of cfDNA levels with the amount of weight and fat mass lost six months after bariatric surgery. Thirty-eight subjects classified as obese (BMI, 43.5±6.2; BFP, 46.6±4.8) were evaluated anthropometrically and underwent bariatric surgery. Weight, BMI, body fat percentage (BFP), waist circumference, C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and cfDNA levels were evaluated before and six months after surgery; furthermore, a correlation was performed between cfDNA levels and BFP and CRP. Decrease in total body weight and CRP were observed after bariatric surgery; however, the cfDNA levels remained unchanged. There was a weak correlation between cfDNA levels and BFP before the bariatric surgery, and a moderate correlation between cfDNA and CRP. Obese subjects who underwent bariatric surgery, the decrease in body fat percentage did not result in changes in cfDNA levels six months after surgery.
Contribution of Selected Vasoactive Systems to Blood Pressure Regulation in Two Models of Chronic Kidney Disease
Authors: DRÁBKOVÁ N , HOJNÁ S , ZICHA J , VANĚČKOVÁ I
Published: July 2020

It is generally accepted that angiotensin II plays an important role in high blood pressure (BP) development in both 2-kidney-1-clip (2K1C) Goldblatt hypertension and in partial nephrectomy (NX) model of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The contribution of sympathetic nervous system and nitric oxide to BP control in these models is less clear. Partial nephrectomy or stenosis of the renal artery was performed in adult (10-week-old) male hypertensive heterozygous Ren-2 transgenic rats (TGR) and normotensive control Hannover Sprague Dawley (HanSD) rats and in Wistar rats. One and four weeks after the surgery, basal blood pressure (BP) and acute BP responses to the consecutive blockade of renin-angiotensin (RAS), sympathetic nervous (SNS), and nitric oxide (NO) systems were determined in conscious rats. Both surgical procedures increased plasma urea, a marker of renal damage; the effect being more pronounced following partial nephrectomy in hypertensive TGR than in normotensive HanSD rats with a substantially smaller effect in Wistar rats after renal artery stenosis. We demonstrated that the renin-angiotensin system does not play so fundamental role in blood pressure maintenance during hypertension development in either CKD model. By contrast, a more important role is exerted by the sympathetic nervous system, the activity of which is increased in hypertensive TGR-NX in the developmental phase of hypertension, while in HanSD-NX or Wistar-2K1C it is postponed to the established phase. The contribution of the vasoconstrictor systems (RAS and SNS) was increased following hypertension induction. The role of NO-dependent vasodilation was unchanged in 5/6 NX HanSD and in 2K1C Wistar rats, while it gradually decreased in 5/6 NX TGR rats.
COVID-19 and the Immune System
Authors: PACES J , STRIZOVA Z , SMRZ D , CERNY J
Published: July 2020

A close interaction between the virus SARS-CoV-2 and the immune system of an individual results in a diverse clinical manifestation of the COVID-19 disease. While adaptive immune responses are essential for SARS-CoV-2 virus clearance, the innate immune cells, such as macrophages, may contribute, in some cases, to the disease progression. Macrophages have shown a significant production of IL-6, suggesting they may contribute to the excessive inflammation in COVID-19 disease. Macrophage Activation Syndrome may further explain the high serum levels of CRP, which are normally lacking in viral infections. In adaptive immune responses, it has been revealed that cytotoxic CD8+ T cells exhibit functional exhaustion patterns, such as the expression of NKG2A, PD-1, and TIM-3. Since SARS-CoV-2 restrains antigen presentation by downregulating MHC class I and II molecules and, therefore, inhibits the T cell-mediated immune responses, humoral immune responses also play a substantial role. Specific IgA response appears to be stronger and more persistent than the IgM response. Moreover, IgM and IgG antibodies show similar dynamics in COVID-19 disease.
Thai Buddhist Meditation Practice Tradition and a Case Study
Authors: Watana, Ph.D. Somboon
Published: July 2020

Thai Buddhist meditation practice tradition has its long history since the Sukhothai Kingdom about 18th B.E., until the present day at 26th B.E. in the Kingdom of Thailand. In history there were many well-known Buddhist meditation master teachers, i.e., SomdejPhraBhudhajaraya (To Bhramarangsi), Phraajarn Mun Puritatto, Luang Phor Sodh Chantasalo, PhramahaChodok Yanasitthi, and Buddhadasabhikkhu, etc. Buddhist meditation practice is generally regarded by Thai Buddhists to be a higher state of doing a good deed than doing a good deed by offering things to Buddhist monks even to the Buddha. Thai Buddhists believe that practicing Buddhist meditation can help them to have mindfulness, peacefulness in their own lives and to finally obtain Nibbana that is the ultimate goal of Buddhism. The present article aims to briefly review history, and movement of Thai Buddhist Meditation Practice Tradition and to take a case study of students’ Buddhist meditation practice research at the university level as an example of the movement of Buddhist meditation practice tradition in Thailand in the present.
Effect of Bloom's taxonomy Blueprint Based Achievement Test on the Performance of Senior Secondary Students in Biology in ONDO STATE
Authors: Dickson AKINNODI, Oladamola
Published: July 2020

The study examined the effect of Bloom’s taxonomy blue-print based achievement test on the performance of senior secondary students in Biology. This study adopted quasi experimental pre-test and post-test two group design (one experimental and one control group). The targeted population for the study consisted of all the Senior Secondary School (S.S.S.) two students in public secondary schools in Ondo State. The sample consisted of 101 S.S.S. 2 students (class intact size) drawn from four public secondary schools in the two Senatorial Districts of Ondo State. The sample was selected using multistage sampling procedure. Standardized Test in Biology (STB) was used to collect relevant data for this study. It consisted of 50 objectives items with four options. The items covered all the topics to be taught for the 5 weeks. Item analysis was used to validate the STB which revealed that the difficulty index and discriminating power were moderate. The internal consistency method was used to establish the reliability of the STB using the KR-20 which yielded a Cronbach’s Alpha of 0.84. The data collected for the study were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the study showed that the two groups were homogeneous at the commencement of the experiment. However, the use of Bloom’s taxonomy blue-print based achievement test enhanced better performance of students in Biology than the conventional strategy after treatment. Bloom’s taxonomy blue-print based achievement test was not gender biased. It was recommended among others that the use of Bloom’s taxonomy blue-print based achievement test should be encouraged in Biology class in secondary schools so as to enhance better academic performance of students in Biology.
The Relationship Between Social Expectations and Management's Public Policies in Times of Crisis
Authors: Altınok Vicdan
Published: July 2020

Various problems arise in almost every country. These crises, which have a wide-ranging influence on society; irregularities in income distribution, terrorism, activities of criminal organizations, intolerance of various segments of society, abuse at the state level, restriction of liberties, epidemic diseases, natural disasters. Each crisis causes different results in society. Social problems can cause people to act in search of ways to benefit from this situation to maintain the existing standard of living since it affects living conditions. Also, they may give illegal reactions to protect themselves against social security problems that may arise. Perception, approach, problems arising from attitudes, and perplexing relationships are formed between public expectations, and public policies created by the management during times of crisis. For managers who have a voice in a country's administration to make the right decisions and implement them, they should know the characteristics of their society, their needs, expectations, and what their problems are.
Combined Effects of Parenting in Childhood and Resilience on Work Stress in Nonclinical Adult Workers From the Community
Authors: Sameshima Hiroto , Shimura Akiyoshi , Ono Kotaro , Masuya Jiro , Ichiki Masahiko , Nakajima Satomi , Odagiri Yuko , Inoue Shigeru , Inoue Takeshi
Published: July 2020

Background

Stress responses induced by job stressors are modified by individual factors. Perceived parental bonding and resilience would play important roles as such individual factors. In this study, we analyzed the mediating roles of resilience on parenting, job stressors, and stress responses among adult workers from the community.

Methods

A total of 528 workers participated in this study after providing written consent, and completed questionnaires on demographic data, as well as Parental Bonding Instrument, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and Brief Job Stress Questionnaire. Associations between perceived parental bonding, resilience, perceived job stressors, and the psychological and physical stress response (PPSR) were analyzed using structural equation modeling.

Results

Structural equation modeling with covariance structure analysis showed that parental overprotection reduced resilience and increased perceived job stressors and PPSR. Resilience and perceived job stressors and their combination mediated the effect of parental overprotection on PPSR. Resilience mediated the effect of parental overprotection on perceived job stressors. Perceived job stressors mediated the effect of resilience on PPSR. Parental care had opposite effects to parental overprotection, but the difference was small.

Conclusion

In this study, we showed that perceived parental bonding affects resilience, and that both factors affect the stress response and perceived job stressors. These findings suggest that parental bonding and resilience are major individual factors affecting work stress, and should be noted when considering industrial hygiene measures for individual workers.
Aerodynamic Drag Reduction and Optimization of MIRA Model Based on Plasma Actuator
Authors: Lai Chenguang , Fu Hang , Hu Bo , Ling Zhiwei , Jiang Li
Published: July 2020

Active flow control of surface dielectric barrier discharge (SDBD) plasma is a technology that converts electrical energy into kinetic energy to achieve flow control. Its main application areas are concentrated in the aviation field. Undoubtedly, few studies have applied it in the field of automobile flow control. Meanwhile, during high-speed driving, there is a serious airflow separation phenomenon at the rear of notch-back cars, which brings a large area of negative pressure to the back of the cars. Due to the huge pressure difference between the front and end of the cars, it will increase the driving drag and fuel cost of the car. In this context, we seek to discuss the control effect on the airflow separation at the rear of the notch-back by using the phenomenological numerical simulation method of plasma flow control. Firstly, the plasma actuator is arranged separately on the rear end of the roof, c-pillar, upper and side of the trunk to study the control effect of airflow separation. After that, the plasma actuators at each position are combined and actuated simultaneously. We try to observe the control effect of airflow separation and select the combination with the best drag reduction effect. In the third stage, an efficient global optimization (EGO) algorithm based on kriging response surface is applied to optimize the supply voltage of the best combination that has been obtained before and obtain the driving voltage parameter of each actuator optimized under this combination. The results show that when plasma actuation is applied at four locations, only the actuation applied to the side of the luggage compartment has a significant drag reduction effect, while in other cases, the drag coefficient will increase. Specifically, drag reduction is better when the actuation is applied at four positions simultaneously. The maximum drag reduction coefficient of the car is reduced by 13.17%.
In-Depth Field Characterization of Teff [Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter] Variation: From Agronomic to Sensory Traits
Authors: Merchuk-Ovnat Lianne , Bimro Jajaw , Yaakov Noga , Kutsher Yaarit , Amir-Segev Orit , Reuveni Moshe
Published: July 2020

Teff is an important food crop that serves to prepare Injera-flat-bread. It is cultivated worldwide and is particularly susceptible to lodging. A diverse collection of teff [Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter] populations was characterized for a wide range of traits, ranging from agronomic to final Injera sensory parameters, under well-irrigated Mediterranean spring conditions. The populations tested were collected from single plants presenting lodging resistance at the site of collection and their traits were characterized herein. An early type of lodging was observed, which was most likely triggered by a fast and sharp inflorescence weight increase. Other populations were ‘strong’ enough to carry the inflorescence during most of the grain-filling period, up to a point where strong lodging occurred and plants where totally bent to the ground. Three mixed color seed populations were established from a single plant. These were separated into ‘white’ and ‘brown’ seeds and were characterized separately under field conditions. The newly ‘brown’ populations appear to be the result of a rather recent non-self (external) airborne fertilization from a dark pollen donor. Some of these hybrids were found to be promising in terms of Injera sensory traits. The population of these studies might serve as breeding material. Integration between a wide range of parameters and the correlations obtained between agronomic and sensory traits might improve our ability to breed towards a “real world” better end-product.