bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Study of The Validity and Reliability of Nanotechnology Awareness Scale in Turkish Culture
Authors: IPEK Zeki , ATİK Ali Derya , TAN Şeref , ERKOÇ Figen
Published: October 2020

The aim of this study was to determine the validity and reliability of the Nanotechnology Awareness Scale (NAI) in Turkish culture. The study group consists of 624 biology, physics and chemistry teachers working in secondary schools in Antalya, Denizli, Burdur and Ankara. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were conducted in order to determine its structural validity. Cronbach-alpha and stratified-alpha coefficient values were calculated for the reliability of the sub-dimensions and the whole of the scale, respectively. In EFA, Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) value was found to be 0.92 and the Bartlett Test result (912 91 = 6519.27, p <.00) was found significant. In addition, in original scale, a two-factor structure was found. This two factors solution explains 59.192% of the total variance. In CFA, factor structure of the scale was tested for two-factor solution as it was designed. According to the findings, it was found that the scale, containing 14 items with two sub-dimensions, had sufficient goodness of fit indices such as χ2/sd =1.344, RMSEA = 0.07, GFI = 0.97, CFI = 0.97, NFI = 0.90 and AGFI = 0.83. These goodness of fit indices shows that we have good model-data fit. The Stratified-alpha coefficient was found as 0.942 for the whole scale. Cronbach alpha coefficient was found as 0.935 and 0.805 for the awareness sub-dimension and exposure sub-dimension, respectively. As a result of the research, it was concluded that the Turkish version of the scale can be used as a valid and reliable measurement tool.
An assessment of penetration for pay-to-fetch water kiosks in rural Ghana using the Huff gravity model
Authors: Deal Philip T. , Sabatini David A.
Published: October 2020

Safe water enterprises across the developing world are attempting to meet demand for higher levels of water service. Existing, often free, water sources can make it difficult for these businesses to convince consumers to use a better-quality source or capture sufficient revenue for cost recovery. For this reason, it is imperative to develop a realistic understanding of penetration for small-scale water utilities. A cross-sectional assessment of 60 rural communities was used to evaluate the market share of a private service provider in Ghana. Household survey responses were used to identify the most attractive qualities of available water sources. Distance, taste, appearance, and affordability were found to be the most common motivational drivers. Using this information, a Huff gravity model was developed to assess the actual and potential market penetration and market share for the company in each community. The model and actual results agreed that about 38% of respondents would be regular customers at the given price. Even if water were free, the model predicted that the attractiveness of other sources would make it difficult to capture more than 58% of the sampled households. This illustrates the complexity of the water service ecosystem in a developing, rural context.
RESENHA: HOLANDA, KARLA (ORG.). MULHERES DE CINEMA. RIO DE JANEIRO: NUMA, 2019. 412P.
Authors: Ezequiel Maíra
Published: October 2020

Resenha: HOLANDA, Karla (org.). Mulheres de cinema. Rio de Janeiro: Numa, 2019. 412p.
MULHERES PRODUTORAS DE HQS E RESISTÊNCIAS POSSÍVEIS
Authors: Oliveira Barros Ana Paula
Published: October 2020

Atualmente, questões outrora tidas como privadas, como as relacionadas ao sexo e ao gênero, passam a assumir o centro do debate político na sociedade. Essas relações, entre o íntimo e o político, possibilitam atos de resistência aos modos de subjetividades considerados legítimos na contemporaneidade. Desta forma, levando em conta que as histórias em quadrinhos são uma rica referência de construção da imagem da mulher e que, muitas vezes, acabam reificando os corpos e a sexualidade feminina com o intuito de satisfazer o olhar do espectador masculino, o presente trabalho visou refletir sobre como as produtoras de HQs independentes constroem as suas personagens a partir das diferentes formas de combate aos discursos hegemônicos. Com o intuito de responder minha pergunta de trabalho, foram escolhidas para análise obras das principais quadrinistas independentes do Brasil que abordam corpos e sexualidades na atualidade. As bases metodológicas da pesquisa proposta foram fundamentadas na pesquisa qualitativa de caráter exploratório. Já o método utilizado para a verificação das HQs foi a Análise do Discurso de linha francesa. Após a pesquisa, foi possível concluir que parte das mulheres que tratam da temática do sexo em suas HQs o fazem de forma independente das grandes editoras, atrelada ao humor, e por meio de traços simples ou distorcidos, com o intuito de desconstruir certas verdades patriarcais acerca das sexualidades e dos corpos femininos.
MORTALIDADE MATERNA POR DOENÇAS HIPERTENSIVAS NO PIAUÍ
Authors: De Oliveira Elton Filipe Pinheiro , Lima Ramos Andressa , Thais Pacheco Rodrigues Malvina
Published: October 2020

Introdução: A mortalidade materna é considerada um problema de saúde pública, tendo a hipertensão arterial como umas das principais causas obstétricas diretas. Objetivo: Descrever o perfil epidemiológico da mortalidade materna por doença hipertensiva no Piauí, nos anos de 2007 a 2016. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, com abordagem quantitativa, que utilizou informações de óbitos maternos relacionados à hipertensão da base de dados do Sistema de Informação da Mortalidade e de nascidos vivos do Sistema de Informação sobre Nascidos Vivos dos anos de 2007 a 2016, no Piauí, disponíveis no DATASUS. Resultados: Dos 441 óbitos maternos, 103 (23,3%) foram relacionados à doença hipertensiva. A maioria dos óbitos ocorreu no interior do estado (86,4%), no ano de 2008 (20,4%), no hospital (88,3%), no puerpério (65,0%), sendo a eclâmpsia a principal causa de morte (67,0%). As mulheres que mais morreram foram as pardas (67,9%), casadas (29,1%)  e solteiras (29,1%), na faixa etária de 20 a 29 anos (40,8%) e com   8 a 11 anos de estudo (20,4%). A Razão de Mortalidade Materna para o período foi de 20,8 mortes/100 mil nascidos vivos.  Conclusões: As doenças hipertensivas constituem-se como uma das principais causas de óbito materno no Piauí, cuja implementação das políticas de enfrentamento vigentes não tem sido suficiente para determinar um padrão decrescente na ocorrência dos óbitos por essas causas.

 

Palavras-chave: Mortalidade materna. Hipertensão. Saúde da mulher.
ANAIS DA XVIII JUORN
Authors: Madeira Lemos Luisa
Published: October 2020

É com enorme satisfação que publicamos os Anais dos trabalhos apresentados na XVIII Jornada Universitária Odontológica Do Rio Grande do Norte. A dedicação dos docentes e discentes envolvidos, a participação de professores de vários locais do Brasil e o apoio incondicional da Pró-reitoria de Pós-graduação tornou possível a realização do evento bem como a manutenção da tradição do sucesso alcançado.
Endocrine Disruptors and the Induction of Insulin Resistance
Authors: Vanni Rafael , Bussuan Renata Maksoud , Rombaldi Renato Luiz , Arbex Alberto K.
Published: October 2020

Introduction:

The incidence of insulin resistance syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus has increased at an
alarming rate worldwide and constitutes a serious challenge to public health care in the 21st century. Endocrine disrupting
chemicals are defined as “substances or mixtures of substances that alter the endocrine system function[s] and, hence,
adversely affect organisms, their progeny, or [sub] populations” and may be associated with this increase in prevalence.

Objective:

This study aimed to assess the role of endocrine disrupting chemicals in insulin resistance and the importance
of approaching the subject during anamnesis.

Methods:

A full review of the literature regarding insulin resistance, type-2 diabetes and endocrine disruptors was
conducted.

Conclusion:

Large-scale production and distribution of endocrine disrupting chemicals coincide with the increase in
prevalence of insulin resistance globally. In recent years, studies have shown that endocrine disrupting chemicals are
positively associated with insulin resistance syndrome, evidenced by worse prognoses among individuals with higher
levels of exposure. Health professionals should recognize the forms of exposure, most susceptible people, and lifestyle
habits that can worsen patients’ prognoses.
Value of Coronary Calcium Scoring in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Coronary Artery Disease Patients
Authors: Salem Hala T. , Sabek Eman A.S.
Published: October 2020

Aim and Objective:

The study aimed to estimate the relationship between Coronary Calcium
Scoring (CCS) and the presence of different degrees of obstructive coronary artery disease
(CAD) to avoid unnecessary examinations and hence unnecessary radiation exposure and contrast
injection.

Background:

Coronary Calcium Scoring (CCS) is a test that uses x-ray equipment to produce pictures
of the coronary arteries to determine the degree of its narrowing by the build-up of calcified
plaques. Despite the lack of definitive data linking ionizing radiation with cancer, the American
Heart Association supports widely that practitioners of Computed tomography Coronary Angiography
(CTCA) should keep “patient radiation doses as low as reasonably achievable but consistent
with obtaining the desired medical information”.

Methods:

Data obtained from 275 CTCA examinations were reviewed. Radiation effective doses were estimated for both
CCS and CTCA, measures to keep it as low as possible were presented, CCS and Framingham risk estimate were
compared to the final results of CTCA to detect sensitivity and specificity of each one in detecting obstructive lesions.

Results:

CCS is a strong discriminator for obstructive CAD and can with high sensitivity and specificity and correlates
well with the degree of obstruction even more than Framingham risk estimate which has high sensitivity and low
specificity.

Conclusion:

CCS helps reducing the effective radiation dose if properly evaluated to skip unnecessary CTCA if
obstructive lesions was unlikely, and as a test does not use contrast material, harmful effect on the kidney will be avoided
as most of coronary atherosclerotic patients have renal problems.
Conservative Treatment of Hemorrhoidal Disease
Authors: Stratta Emanuela , Gallo Gaetano , Trompetto Mario
Published: October 2020

Background:

Hemorrhoids are vascular cushions underlying the distal rectal mucosa
and contributing to approximately 15–20% of the resting anal pressure with a complete closure of
the anal canal. They can become pathological (hemorrhoidal disease, HD) being the most common
cause of painless rectal bleeding during defecation with or without prolapsing anal tissue. The treatment
of HD must be tailored to both the severity of disease and patient’s expectation.

Methods:

A narrative review of all the most relevant papers present on the three major databases
(PUBMED, EMBASE and WEB OF SCIENCE) regarding conservative treatment was conducted.

Results:

Conservative treatment is effective in managing the majority of patients complaining of
early stages of the disease. Dietary and lifestyle modifications are the first therapeutic step necessary
to achieve a regular defecation with soft stool whereas oral phlebotonic drugs can help to control
symptoms. The use of topical medications, particularly during the acute phase or in the post-operative
period can also be beneficial for all patients complaining of HD.

Conclusion:

Despite a large number of available products in the market and the high incidence of
HD, very few randomized controlled trials have been carried out and most of the studies are uncontrolled
case series. Larger and better designed studies are necessary to establish the real benefit of
all types of drugs for the treatment of early stages of HD.
The Role of Cytokines in Interactions of Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Breast Cancer Cells
Authors: Jayaraman Hariharan , Ghone Nalinkanth V. , Rajan Ranjith K. , Dashora Himanshu
Published: October 2020

Mesenchymal stem cells, because of their high proliferation, differentiation, regenerative
capacity, and ease of availability, have been a popular choice in cytotherapy. Mesenchymal Stem
Cells (MSCs) have a natural tendency to home in a tumor microenvironment and act against it, owing
to the similarity of the latter to an injured tissue environment. Several studies have confirmed the recruitment
of MSCs by tumor through various cytokine signaling that brings about phenotypic changes
to cancer cells, thereby promoting migration, invasion, and adhesion of cancer cells. The contrasting
results on MSCs as a tool for cancer cytotherapy may be due to the complex cell to cell interaction in
the tumor microenvironment, which involves various cell types such as cancer cells, immune cells,
endothelial cells, and cancer stem cells. Cell to cell communication can be simple or complex and it is
transmitted through various cytokines among multiple cell phenotypes, mechano-elasticity of the extra-
cellular matrix surrounding the cancer cells, and hypoxic environments. In this article, the role of
the extra-cellular matrix proteins and soluble mediators that act as communicators between mesenchymal
stem cells and cancer cells has been reviewed specifically for breast cancer, as they are the
leading members of cancer malignancies. The comprehensive information may be beneficial in finding
a new combinatorial cytotherapeutic strategy using MSCs by exploiting the cross-talk between
mesenchymal stem cells and cancer cells for treating breast cancer.
Reconstruction of Pulpotomized Primary Molar and Retention of Stainless-steel Crowns: An In-vitro Study
Authors: Zareiyan Mehrshad , Molaasadolah Fatemeh , Haghgoo Roza , Ahmadi Rahil , Kahvand Mehrdad
Published: October 2020

Background:

Stainless steel crowns are proposed to restore severely decayed teeth in pediatric dentistry. Yet, their retention is still debatable.

Objective:

This study aimed to investigate whether dental tissue reconstruction before placement of stainless steel crown on pulpotomized first primary molar affects the retention of stainless steel crowns.

Methods:

This experimental in-vitro study was performed on 30 extracted first primary molars with carious occlusal and distal surfaces. Dental caries and the pulp chamber roof were respectively removed. The stainless steel crowns were placed after tooth preparation. The samples were randomly divided into two groups (n=15) i.e, ZoE core buildup, and ZoE liner. Stainless steel crowns were cemented with self-curing glass ionomer cement. The crown retention was tested with the Instron testing machine. The two groups were compared by using SPSS software through the t-test (α=0.05).

Results:

The mean crown retention in the liner group (291.45±43.196 N) was significantly higher than that of the core buildup group (202.00±63.515 N) (P=0.001).

Conclusion:

Based on the results of this study for restoring the teeth with extensive tissue loss by SSC, ZoE should be used as lining without a core on teeth.
Forensic Odontology: Knowledge and Attitude of Dental Students in Ajman University, United Arab Emirates
Authors: Hashim Raghad , Salah Afraa , Odeh Ruba
Published: October 2020

Aims:

The aims of this study were to assess dental students’ knowledge and attitude with regard to forensic odontology and to determine students’ opinions in the current dental curriculum.

Methods:

This cross-sectional study was conducted among dental students at one of the main dental colleges in the United Arab Emirates; only dental students on their final year and internship were invited to participate. An online self-administrated questionnaire was used, which consisted of a set of 15 questions. All the data were entered into Microsoft Excel and then transferred into SPSS.

Results:

A total of 276 dental students contributed to this study. The highest percentage of correct responses stated by the students was related to the estimation of individuals’ age and estimation of dental age based on radiograph and eruption status. However, there were clear deficiencies in students’ knowledge in relation to other aspects such as gender identification and lip-print, palatal rugae as an indicator in forensic identification. A high percentage (84.8%) had no formal education in the field of forensic odontology. Moreover, 93.1% of the students agreed that their present knowledge about forensic odontology is inadequate. Most of the participants (95.0%) agreed upon the necessity of adding a module on forensic odontology to the current curriculum.

Conclusion:

Our study revealed inadequate knowledge among dental students in relation to forensic odontology. This lack of knowledge among them attributed to the lack of formal training, and lack of forensic odontology as a part of dental curriculum. Forensic odontology must be added to the undergraduate curriculum as a separate subject to enrich students’ knowledge and awareness toward medico-legal cases in their future careers.
Perceived Practitioner Barriers to the Management of Orofacial Pain in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Hadlaq Emad M.
Published: October 2020

Background:

Orofacial Pain (OFP) is a group of non-dental painful conditions affecting the oral cavity and facial area.

Objectives:

The objective of this study was to explore which barriers to manage the patient with chronic OFP as perceived by general dentistsversusdental specialists and to investigate whether if professionals with degrees from their home countryversusanother country or number of years of professional experience differ in their perceptions.

Methods:

A closed-end questionnaire was hand-delivered to 600 participants [300 general dentists and 300 dental specialists] in four major provinces in Saudi Arabia. Demographic data were expressed as frequency. Proportionalt-tests and chi-square tests were used to analyse intergroup differences. Statistical significance for all analyses was set at P-value < 0.05.

Results:

Overall, the response rate was 56.6% (340/600). Around two-thirds of the participants were general dentists (60.9%), while the remainder were dental specialists (39.1%). There was an obvious consensus by the participants that “Low payment/reimbursement” and “Lack of OFP knowledge” were among the most common barriers (85% and 83.5%, respectively). In contrast, “Legal risks” were the least frequently reported factor (38.8%). The most commonly reported barrier by general dentists was “Shortage of patients/lack of demand;” this was significantly different from the experience of dental specialists (87%vs. 72.2%; P- value < 0.01). In terms of the country of graduation or years of experience, there were no significant differences.

Conclusion:

The study demonstrates the existence of many significant barriers other than OFP knowledge, such as reimbursement, facility and demand that could present obstacles and challenges to the management of OFP by general dentists and dental specialists. Most participants believed that dentists should manage this condition and that OFP courses should be included in the dental school curriculum.
Female Sexual Dysfunction Among a Sample of Egyptian Patients with Asthma
Authors: Reda Mona , Ruby Dina
Published: October 2020

Background:

Despite asthma being a worldwide disease, still little awareness regarding the sexual function of asthmatic patients exists. So this study attempts to assess the Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD) amongst Egyptian females with asthma and its burden on their quality of life.

Materials & Methods:

The sample consisted of 180 subjects, comprising 90 asthma patients and 90 healthy controls aged between 20 - 45 years old, who visited the Chest Department Outpatient Clinic of Ain Shams University Hospital between January and December 2018. We reported all the subjects' demographic and clinical data; both groups answered an Arabic version of the Female Sexual Function Index (Ar FSFI) and World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire abbreviated version (WHOQL-Bref).

Results:

90% of asthmatic females had FSD; total Female Sexual Function Index score was 12.956 ± 10.3 in asthmatic females compared to 25.423 ± 5.521 in healthy controls; 45.6% of asthmatic females with sexual dysfunction had moderate asthma and 86.4% had uncontrolled asthma, 40.1% of them had a low educational level and 80.2% were unemployed.

Conclusion:

Jobless females with severe uncontrolled asthma and a low educational level had higher sexual dysfunction and a poor quality of life.
Anti-Toxigenic Effect of Lactic Acid Bacteria Against Aspergillus spp Isolated from Wheat Grains
Authors: Fouad Mohamed T. , El-Desouky Tarek A.
Published: October 2020

Introduction:

Many fungi infect the wheat grains. Under field and or storage conditions from temperature and humidity, some fungi can produce aflatoxins (AFs), which may cause acute or chronic diseases. Therefore, there is a necessary and urgent need to find an effective and safe way to reduce or remove AFs.

Objective:

The objective of this study was the evaluation of Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus gasseri, and Lactobacillus plantarum for their ability to reduce and or remove AFs produced by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, which were isolated from wheat grains, as well as control of AFs produced on affected wheat grain by A.parasiticus spores only.

Methods:

LAB, isolated from some local dairy products, were cultured in MRS for the evaluation of their ability to remove AFs, produced by A. flavus and A. parasiticus on (YES) media, in addition to the treatment of wheat grains by LAB cells to prevent AFs produced by A. parasiticus.

Results:

The L. rhamnosus strain gave the highest reduction rates of AFs produced by A. parasiticus that were 62.6, 44.4, 43.3, and 52.2% for AFG1, AFB1, AFG2, and AFB2, respectively. While in the case of A. flavus, the reduction was 50.4, 42.7, 40.6, and 36.8% in the same order of toxins. When applied, these strains with wheat grains were affected by A. parasiticus, the inhibition rates of AFs were ranged between 61.4 and 75.8% with L. rhamnosus strain and 43.7 to 52.1% with L. gasseri, while L. plantarum strain ranged from 55.5 to 66.9%.

Conclusion:

According to this study, L. rhamnosus is considered one of the best strains in this field. Therefore, the present study suggests applied use of LAB as a treatment to prevent AFs production in wheat grains.
Nanomaterial: A Sustainable Way to Fight Against COVID-19
Authors: Maldhure Atish K.
Published: October 2020

Nanotechnology is a multidisciplinary field of science which deals with physics, chemistry,
material science, and engineering sciences. The applications of Nanotechnology cover almost all the
branches of science and technology. In late 2019, SARS-CoV-2 virus became the cause of infection for
coronavirus infectious disease (COVID-19). The outbreak of 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) becomes
a challenge for Hospitals and laboratories due to the large number of samples testing the presence
of the causative pathogen. Many Scientists and researchers are devotedly working on finding out rapid
immunodiagnostic methods to find positive cases. Nano based drugs offer a new therapeutic scheme
against the wide range of bacterial pathogens. In this review article, the role of nanomaterial is focused
on the fight against COVID-19.
Automated Cluster Detection of Health Care–Associated Infection Based on the Multisource Surveillance of Process Data in the Area Network: Retrospective Study of Algorithm Development and Validation (Preprint)
Authors: Fan Yunzhou , Wu Yanyan , Cao Xiongjing , Zou Junning , Zhu Ming , Dai Di , Lu Lin , Yin Xiaoxv , Xiong Lijuan
Published: October 2020

BACKGROUND

The cluster detection of health care–associated infections (HAIs) is crucial for identifying HAI outbreaks in the early stages.

OBJECTIVE

We aimed to verify whether multisource surveillance based on the process data in an area network can be effective in detecting HAI clusters.

METHODS

We retrospectively analyzed the incidence of HAIs and 3 indicators of process data relative to infection, namely, antibiotic utilization rate in combination, inspection rate of bacterial specimens, and positive rate of bacterial specimens, from 4 independent high-risk units in a tertiary hospital in China. We utilized the Shewhart warning model to detect the peaks of the time-series data. Subsequently, we designed 5 surveillance strategies based on the process data for the HAI cluster detection: (1) antibiotic utilization rate in combination only, (2) inspection rate of bacterial specimens only, (3) positive rate of bacterial specimens only, (4) antibiotic utilization rate in combination + inspection rate of bacterial specimens + positive rate of bacterial specimens in parallel, and (5) antibiotic utilization rate in combination + inspection rate of bacterial specimens + positive rate of bacterial specimens in series. We used the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and Youden index to evaluate the warning performance of these surveillance strategies for the detection of HAI clusters.

RESULTS

The ROC curves of the 5 surveillance strategies were located above the standard line, and the area under the curve of the ROC was larger in the parallel strategy than in the series strategy and the single-indicator strategies. The optimal Youden indexes were 0.48 (95% CI 0.29-0.67) at a threshold of 1.5 in the antibiotic utilization rate in combination–only strategy, 0.49 (95% CI 0.45-0.53) at a threshold of 0.5 in the inspection rate of bacterial specimens–only strategy, 0.50 (95% CI 0.28-0.71) at a threshold of 1.1 in the positive rate of bacterial specimens–only strategy, 0.63 (95% CI 0.49-0.77) at a threshold of 2.6 in the parallel strategy, and 0.32 (95% CI 0.00-0.65) at a threshold of 0.0 in the series strategy. The warning performance of the parallel strategy was greater than that of the single-indicator strategies when the threshold exceeded 1.5.

CONCLUSIONS

The multisource surveillance of process data in the area network is an effective method for the early detection of HAI clusters. The combination of multisource data and the threshold of the warning model are 2 important factors that influence the performance of the model.
Neurorehabilitation of Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise for ATS Drug Dependent Compulsory Isolation Detoxification (Preprint)
Authors: Lu Chunxia , Zheng Lan , Li Han , Dong Weixin
Published: October 2020

BACKGROUND

Amphetamine-Type Stimulants (ATS) stimulants are highly neurotoxic and can cause significant cognitive impairment and psychotic symptoms. They are characterized by strong mental dependence and severe consequences for abuse.

OBJECTIVE

Therefore, it is of great significance to systematically understand the treatment method of ATS on the human body, and to the treatment of ATS drugs dependent on compulsory isolation. This article focuses on the research of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise on the neurological rehabilitation of ATS-dependent drug dependence detoxification.

METHODS

This article uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods to select eligible ATS abusers in the compulsory quarantine detoxification center in Baini Lake, Hunan Province, as the research object. Quantitative research uses the ATS questionnaire to survey new ATS abusers who meet the criteria.

RESULTS

Qualitative research uses focus group interviews and case interviews, uses purposeful sampling, and uses semi-structured interview outlines as tools to collect and process data. The results of quantitative and qualitative research complement each other to verify and analyze and discuss together. The results showed that the levels of oxidative stress in ATS dependent patients were significantly different from those in healthy subjects. After exercise intervention, the level of oxidative stress, blood routine, and psychological level of SAS and SDS were improved in the exercise group. The experimental results show that there are nerve damages in people who rely on ATS drugs for compulsory isolation and detoxification.

CONCLUSIONS

The damages tend to continue to increase after withdrawal. Furthermore, moderate-intensity aerobic exercise for 12 weeks can slow down the aggravation of nerve damages.
Stress Tracker—Detecting Acute Stress From a Trackpad: Controlled Study (Preprint)
Authors: Goel Rahul , An Michael , Alayrangues Hugo , Koneshloo Amirhossein , Lincoln Emmanuel Thierry , Paredes Pablo Enrique
Published: October 2020

BACKGROUND

Stress is a risk factor associated with physiological and mental health problems. Unobtrusive, continuous stress sensing would enable precision health monitoring and proactive interventions, but current sensing methods are often inconvenient, expensive, or suffer from limited adherence. Prior work has shown the possibility to detect acute stress using biomechanical models derived from passive logging of computer input devices.

OBJECTIVE

Our objective is to detect acute stress from passive movement measurements of everyday interactions on a laptop trackpad: (1) click, (2) steer, and (3) drag and drop.

METHODS

We built upon previous work, detecting acute stress through the biomechanical analyses of canonical computer mouse interactions and extended it to study similar interactions with the trackpad. A total of 18 participants carried out 40 trials each of three different types of movement—(1) click, (2) steer, and (3) drag and drop—under both relaxed and stressed conditions.

RESULTS

The mean and SD of the contact area under the finger were higher when clicking trials were performed under stressed versus relaxed conditions (mean area: P=.009, effect size=0.76; SD area: P=.01, effect size=0.69). Further, our results show that as little as 4 clicks on a trackpad can be used to detect binary levels of acute stress (ie, whether it is present or not).

CONCLUSIONS

We present evidence that scalable, inexpensive, and unobtrusive stress sensing can be done via repurposing passive monitoring of computer trackpad usage.
Decoding Manipulative Strategies and Ideological Features in Trump’s Speech on the Coronavirus Pandemic: A Critical Political Discourse Analysis
Authors: Amoussou Franck , Aguessy Nathalie J. A.
Published: October 2020

The novel coronavirus is one of the most tragic epidemic diseases the world has ever faced thus far. Therefore, the governments of all countries have taken a range of measures against it. This article preforms a critical analysis on a political discourse, notably president Trump’s March 11, 2020 speech about the global pandemic. Using a multi- disciplinary approach as suggested by representatives of critical discourse analysis, it attempts to unpack or decipher the ideologies behind the discourse on the one hand, and to reveal how the discourse contributes to manipulating the public opinion through structural and contextual features of power and control, on the other hand.
Reflexiones hacia una Producción Integral de Artes Escénicas
Authors: Algán Raúl Santiago , S. Berstein Brenda
Published: October 2020

Se formula el término Producción Integral de Artes escénicas, relevando las definiciones previas de lo que significa producir cultura en el ámbito profesional iberoamericano. Para ello se tendrá una mirada integral sobre la acción de producir que contemple arte, negocio y planificación estratégica en sintonía con el mercado y la sostenibilidad de proyectos escénicos. Se incluye al núcleo medular (leitmotiv) y al público objetivo en un lugar central de cualquier proyecto desde una instancia de génesis y se propone sumar a las fases habituales una última fase de evaluación.
Pensando el Dibujo: esquemática para la Figura Humana
Authors: León Luque José Ignacio
Published: October 2020

El argumento se presenta considerando la práctica y la teoría sobre el dibujar, específicamente en función de comprender y representar la Figura Humana observada y/o imaginada, desarrollando un esquema volumétrico para el Tronco o Torso, estableciendo posibilidades visuales para las posturas y gestos del cuerpo en el espacio a partir de tipologías posicionales características (Simetría vertical, Flexión, Torsión y Flexo/Torsión). El material se ha elaborado y organizado otorgando especial relevancia a la visualidad del fenómeno, pues se ha desarrollado desde la práctica para la comprensión, representación y comunicación del dibujo de la Figura Humana, considerando promover especialmente una aplicación para ejercitar la expresión de la imaginación, el dibujo de memoria y la interpretación/representación a partir del estudio de la imagen plana impresa y del modelo vivo.
Identification of Critical Success Factors in Information Systems Implementation Projects
Authors: Orlov M. A.
Published: October 2020

Currently, government and commercial organizations are increasingly dependent on the use of various information systems. Investments in information systems fi their place in enterprises of various sizes, from small to large. The main goal, which forces enterprises to imple ment information systems, is the need to obtain centralized access to information and facilitate the procedure for its receipt, storage and processing in order to increase productivity and increase the efficiency of production activities. Currently, information systems are a tool for standardizing business processes and offer a variety of functionalities based on best prac­tices. At the same time, the implementation of the system is a difficult task (there is a very high percentage of unsuccessful projects), requiring great efforts, careful reflection and good planning, as well as a detailed analysis of the factors that are critical for the successful im­plementation of the system. Right now, the urgent need for finding new tools and opportunities to increase the number of successful projects. The article is devoted to critical factors affecting projects for the implementation of information systems in enterprises. The scientific works of domestic and foreign scientists and practitioners are analyzed and reviewed in order to identify factors that are called critical success factors that directly affect such projects in order to determine which critical factors were empirically recognized as “critical”. To evaluate each factor and the relationship between them, the author uses statistical analysis. The study also uses both quantitative and qualitative analysis of data obtained from scientific papers. The data collected were analyzed and 10 key success factors identified. Critical success factors are an effective and important tool for achieving the goals of projects for the implementation of information systems in enterprises, which will contribute to the correct decision-making and improve the effectiveness of projects and, as a result, the achievement of strategic goals that bring long-term benefits to the enterprise.
Employee Health Management as Part of Corporate Culture and Productivity Tool
Authors: Sosnilo A. I. , Snetkova D. A.
Published: October 2020

The article analyzes modern methods of personnel health management and provides examples of the implementation of the most interesting methods in foreign and Russian companies. The rationale is presented that the launching of healthcare management system can contribute to the improvement of competitiveness and growth of employee productivity, strengthening of corporate spirit, as well as creates a positive image and reputation of the company. The authors analyze the dynamics of the VHI market as one of the most demanded practices on care for the health of employees in Russia. The calculations are made on the dynamics of concluding VHI contracts with individuals and legal entities. The authors determine the dynamics of the average premium on VHI with legal entities for the last three years and the rates of increase of the volume of contracts from 2015 to 2019. Also the rolling factor of insurance payments is calculated. The forecast of the volume of VHI contracts with individuals for 2020–2022 is made. Also examples of the application of international medical voluntary insurance policies (MMS) in the performance of offi duties in dangerous working conditions, which can lead to the emergence of professional or serious diseases, are provided. The data on medical start-ups, which are able to positively aff the care of companies about the health of employees, are summarized. The authors provide data on practices on employee health care in domestic companies Lukoil, Rostelecom, Sberbank, Seventh Continent, etc., as well as data on cost savings of companies in the implementation of the system of employee health management. Some recommendations on the application of methods of managing the health of employees in domestic companies are presented.
Analysis of the Current State and Prospects of Implementation of the Public-Private Partnership Mechanism in the Oil and Gas Industry of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Azerbaijan
Authors: Semkova D. N. , Babayev E. N.
Published: October 2020

The relevance of research on the implementation of the public-private partnership mechanism is determined by the important role of the state in investment projects of oil and gas enterprises. The article discusses the global practice and the experience of applying the mechanism of public-private partnership in the oil and gas sector of the Russian economy, identifies elements of the synergistic effect of public-private partnership, describes models of public-private partnership, presents successful examples of public-private partnership in the oil and gas sector of Russia. The key problem of the implementation of the mechanism of public-private partnership in Russia is identified, which consists in the insufficient development of medium-term and long-term financing and it is proposed to increase the level of attracted foreign capital through project financing. An assessment of the application of the mechanism of public-private partnership in the countries of the Eastern Partnership is carried out and the experience of the oil and gas sector of Azerbaijan is considered. The creation of a Public-Private Partnership Development Center in Azerbaijan is proposed to support public-private partnership policies, as well as support projects and programs of partnership between the state and business.
Creation of Digital Opportunities for the Participation of Residents in the Region Development as a Factor of the Government Efficiency
Authors: Malkevich A. A. , Kuleshova E. A.
Published: October 2020

No one better than people living in the region can know what is required for the development of the region. The modern government, oriented towards the development of an active civil society, should make this basic postulate the basis of a new management paradigm.
External Challenges and Internal Efficiency in Modern Russian Public Administrations
Authors: Shamakhov V. A.
Published: October 2020

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SUSPIROS DE UMA DÉCADA: NOTA CRÍTICA SOBRE O CURSO DE SERVIÇO SOCIAL DA UFG
Authors: Araújo Alison Cleiton
Published: October 2020

O artigo tem como objetivo registrar, sumariamente, a trajetória que demarca os dez anos de criação do primeiro curso de graduação público em Serviço Social do estado de Goiás, inserido na Universidade Federal de Goiás – UFG. Abordam-se as determinações sócio-históricas vinculadas ao contexto de emersão e a contraditoriedade presente na sua consolidação e explicita um balanço dos desafios que permeiam sua existência. O procedimento investigativo pautou-se através de uma pesquisa bibliográfica e documental nas plataformas públicas de acesso à informação, assim como em documentos do curso. Os resultados alcançados apontam para o caráter contraditório de avanço político e social da educação superior pública, em particular do Curso de Serviço Social e dos desafios enfrentados diante da ofensiva material do capital sob direitos sociais conquistados historicamente.
REALIDADE BRASILEIRA NA FORMAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL DE ASSISTENTES SOCIAIS
Authors: Bezerra Lucas , Pereira Evelyne Medeiros , Nogueira Leonardo
Published: October 2020

Este ensaio discute a dimensão político-pedagógica do estudo da realidade brasileira na formação profissional de assistentes sociais. Contextualiza elementos da formação social do Brasil, reiterando a importância de intérpretes clássicos do pensamento social brasileiro. Apresenta a ideia de que a preocupação formativa e investigativa na área do Serviço Social acerca da realidade nacional constitui um elo para deslindar as exigências históricas profissionais e macrossociais do tempo presente.
POLÍTICA DE ASSISTÊNCIA SOCIAL NO BRASIL: UM BALANÇO DA MODERNIZAÇÃO DA GESTÃO
Authors: Silva Mossicleia Mendes
Published: October 2020

O presente trabalho objetiva discutir o processo de modernização da gestão da política de assistência social no Brasil, nos governos petistas, refletindo sobre os mecanismos conservadores que atravessam o processo de constituição dos marcos normativos da referida política social. Não se desconsidera a importância da normatização e institucionalização de que foi objeto no período em questão, mas visa problematizar os limites e desafios que se reproduziram. Neste sentido, discutimos os processos pelos quais tais movimentos impactam na intensificação do gerencialismo produtivista sobre o trabalho dos profissionais que atuam no Sistema Único de Assistência Social (SUAS).
Environmental responsibility performance, corporate social responsibility disclosure, tax aggressiveness: Does corporate governance have a role?
Authors: Firmansyah Amrie , Estutik Riska Septiana
Published: October 2020

The self-assessment system tends to provide a loophole for companies to reduce tax payment. The great benefit of the tax to the community links tax with social responsibility. This study aims to investigate the effect of environmental responsibility performance and social responsibility disclosure on tax aggressiveness as well as the role of corporate governance in moderating these effects. The analysis in this study was conducted on 34 non-financial companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange and were participants of 2014-2018 PROPER selected using purposive sampling so that 170 observations were obtained. This study employs two-panel data regression models, namely models with and without corporate governance, as a moderating variable. The result suggests that environmental responsibility performance and social responsibility disclosure are negatively associated with tax aggressiveness. However, corporate governance fails to strengthen these negative influences
Surgeons, surgeries, and operating rooms in television medical series
Authors: Nádasi Eszter
Published: October 2020

The longest-running American prime-time television medical series, Grey’s Anatomy represents a society in which gender is not a potential career barrier in surgery. Focusing on an iconic scene of the series, this article brings media studies together with the history- and philosophy of surgery to provide a qualitative analysis of this portrayal on three levels: surgical procedure, protagonist, and place. Following previous studies on medical drama series, the theoretical framework of the article is cultivation theory. Some elements of the genre – like the realistic hospital setting and the authentic usage of medical jargon – might strengthen the likelihood of content cultivation. Finally, I discuss the potential positive and negative effects of the way how this popular series depict female surgical careers.
Sustainable Development and Diversifying Competencies Curricula
Authors: Tabas Brad , Kövesi Klara
Published: October 2020

This paper explores the question how to approach thinking about curriculum construction for European engineering schools in the age of sustainable development. We present a theoretical argument that curriculum thinkers need to broaden their focus from the “restricted competences” paradigm (RCP) in curriculum thinking to consider how to make curricula within a diversifying competences paradigm (DCP). We claim that the best response to the challenge of sustainability is to produce more skill-diversity among engineers while simultaneously training engineers to make the most of this diversity. We support this claim with two arguments. First, we explore the problem-solving power of diversely skilled collectives, suggesting that this increases relative to homogenous collectives when confronting complex problems. Then we show that sustainable development is not only a complex problem, but an extremely complex or wicked problem. Based on these two conclusions, we propose a mixed-medium curricular model which illustrates how engineering schools might be reformed in order to produce greater student competence diversification.
Effects of the use of Documentary Videos in Teaching Setting-out in Nigerian Secondary Schools
Authors: Auta Mohammed , Giwa M.
Published: October 2020

The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of the use of documentary videos in teaching setting-out in Nigerian secondary schools. One research question and one hypothesis guided the study. The study adopted Quasi-experimental research design. The population for the study was 16 ST 1 students from Government Technical Training School, Jalingo offering Building Construction subject. There was no sampling. The instrument for data collection was Setting-out Test (ST) developed by the researcher. The instrument was validated by three experts. Test re-test was used to establish the reliability of the instrument and a reliability coefficient of 0.83 and 0.87 was obtained for the traditional and documentary video teaching methods respectively. The ST 1 students were arranged in intact groups, A and B; treatment was given to the two groups. Group a students were taught using the traditional method while Group B students were taught using the documentary video. A Pre-Test and Post-test was administered on the two groups under examination condition. The data obtained were analyzed using mean, standard deviation for research question and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) for the hypothesis. Findings from the study indicated that students taught Setting-out with documentary videos performed better than those taught with the traditional teaching method; and there was a significant difference in the performance of students taught Setting-out with documentary video and those taught with traditional teaching method. Based on the findings some recommendations were made
Economic indicators of production of semi-hard and hard cheeses in small capacity dairies in Serbia
Authors: Milic Dragan , Glavas-Trbic Danica , Tomas-Simin Mirela , Zekic Vladislav , Novakovic Tihomir , Vukelic Natasa
Published: October 2020

Animal husbandry has a longstanding tradition in Serbia, and the production
of milk and dairy products has a rich legacy. Cow?s milk is used in the
manufacture of all kinds of dairy products. Annual global cheese production
is about 20 million tons, with cattle milk cheeses produced in large-scale
processing plants constituting about 80% of that production. In Serbia,
leaders of milk production are small family dairy farms, which contribute
92% of total production, while dairies with large capacity dominate in milk
processing. There are 211 milk processing plants of varying capacities in
Serbia. The largest amounts of milk are processed by dairy plants 'Imlek'
and 'Subotica', while 188 small-scale dairies process 20% of total milk. The
subject of this paper is the analysis of the economic indicators of
production of semi-hard and hard cheeses in small-capacity dairies in
Serbia. To determine the level and structure of production costs of dairy
products, the analytical calculation method of per unit processing costs has
been used. The study has revealed that the cost price of semi-hard and hard
cheeses in small-capacity dairies amounts to 3.33 ?/kg. With 90.83% in the
structure of total costs of processing the milk into cheese, the cost of raw
materials has the largest share, followed by labor costs with 6.54%. For
small-capacity dairies to be able to compete with larger dairies, both in
product quality and price, it is crucial to continuously monitor and
minimize production costs.