bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A New Hyperchaotic Map for a Secure Communication Scheme with an Experimental Realization
Authors: Al-Saidi Nadia M. G. , Younus Dhurgham , Natiq Hayder , K. Ariffin M. R. , Asbullah M. A. , Mahad Z.
Published: November 2020

Using different chaotic systems in secure communication, nonlinear control, and many other applications has revealed that these systems have several drawbacks in different aspects. This can cause unfavorable effects to chaos-based applications. Therefore, presenting a chaotic map with complex behaviors is considered important. In this paper, we introduce a new 2D chaotic map, namely, the 2D infinite-collapse-Sine model (2D-ICSM). Various metrics including Lyapunov exponents and bifurcation diagrams are used to demonstrate the complex dynamics and robust hyperchaotic behavior of the 2D-ICSM. Furthermore, the cross-correlation coefficient, phase space diagram, and Sample Entropy algorithm prove that the 2D-ICSM has a high sensitivity to initial values and parameters, extreme complexity performance, and a much larger hyperchaotic range than existing maps. To empirically verify the efficiency and simplicity of the 2D-ICSM in practical applications, we propose a symmetric secure communication system using the 2D-ICSM. Experimental results are presented to demonstrate the validity of the proposed system.
Learning Representations of Inorganic Materials from Generative Adversarial Networks
Authors: Hu Tiantian , Song Hui , Jiang Tao , Li Shaobo
Published: November 2020

The two most important aspects of material research using deep learning (DL) or machine learning (ML) are the characteristics of materials data and learning algorithms, where the proper characterization of materials data is essential for generating accurate models. At present, the characterization of materials based on the molecular composition includes some methods based on feature engineering, such as Magpie and One-hot. Although these characterization methods have achieved significant results in materials research, these methods based on feature engineering cannot guarantee the integrity of materials characterization. One possible approach is to learn the materials characterization via neural networks using the chemical knowledge and implicit composition rules shown in large-scale known materials. This article chooses an adversarial method to learn the composition of atoms using the Generative Adversarial Network (GAN), which makes sense for data symmetry. The total loss value of the discriminator on the test set is reduced from 4.1e13 to 0.3194, indicating that the designed GAN network can well capture the combination of atoms in real materials. We then use the trained discriminator weights for material characterization and predict bandgap, formation energy, critical temperature (Tc) of superconductors on the Open Quantum Materials Database (OQMD), Materials Project (MP), and SuperCond datasets. Experiments show that when using the same predictive model, our proposed method performs better than One-hot and Magpie. This article provides an effective method for characterizing materials based on molecular composition in addition to Magpie, One-hot, etc. In addition, the generator learned in this study generates hypothetical materials with the same distribution as known materials, and these hypotheses can be used as a source for new material discovery.
Electronic Cigarette Use and Metabolic Syndrome Development: A Critical Review
Authors: Górna Ilona , Napierala Marta , Florek Ewa
Published: November 2020

The metabolic syndrome is a combination of several metabolic disorders, such as cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, and type 2 diabetes. Lifestyle modifications, including quitting smoking, are recommended to reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome and its associated complications. Not much research has been conducted in the field of e-cigarettes and the risk of metabolic syndrome. Furthermore, taking into account the influence of e-cigarettes vaping on the individual components of metabolic syndrome, i.e, abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia and elevated arterial blood pressure, the results are also ambiguous. This article is a review and summary of existing reports on the impact of e-cigarettes on the development of metabolic syndrome as well as its individual components. A critical review for English language articles published until 30 June 2020 was made, using a PubMed (including MEDLINE), Cochrane, CINAHL Plus, and Web of Science data. The current research indicated that e-cigarettes use does not affect the development of insulin resistance, but could influence the level of glucose and pre-diabetic state development. The lipid of profile an increase in the TG level was reported, while the influence on the level of concentration of total cholesterol, LDL fraction, and HDL fraction differed. In most cases, e-cigarettes use increased the risk of developing abdominal obesity or higher arterial blood pressure. Further research is required to provide more evidence on this topic.
A Study of Carry-Over and Histopathological Effects after Chronic Dietary Intake of Citrinin in Pigs, Broiler Chickens and Laying Hens
Authors: Meerpoel Celine , Vidal Arnau , Tangni Emmanuel K. , Huybrechts Bart , Couck Liesbeth , De Rycke Riet , De Bels Lobke , De Saeger Sarah , Van den Broeck Wim , Devreese Mathias , Croubels Siska
Published: November 2020

Citrinin (CIT) is a polyketide mycotoxin occurring in a variety of food and feedstuff, among which cereal grains are the most important contaminated source. Pigs and poultry are important livestock animals frequently exposed to mycotoxins, including CIT. Concerns are rising related to the toxic, and especially the potential nephrotoxic, properties of CIT. The purpose of this study was to clarify the histopathological effects on kidneys, liver, jejunum and duodenum of pigs, broiler chickens and laying hens receiving CIT contaminated feed. During 3 weeks, pigs (n = 16) were exposed to feed containing 1 mg CIT/kg feed or to control feed (n = 4), while 2 groups of broiler chickens and laying hens (n = 8 per group) received 0.1 mg CIT/kg feed (lower dose group) and 3 or 3.5 mg CIT/kg feed (higher dose group), respectively, or control feed (n = 4). CIT concentrations were quantified in plasma, kidneys, liver, muscle and eggs using a validated ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS) method. Kidneys, liver, duodenum and jejunum were evaluated histologically using light microscopy, while the kidneys were further examined using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Histopathology did not reveal major abnormalities at the given contamination levels. However, a significant increase of swollen and degenerated mitochondria in renal cortical cells from all test groups were observed (p < 0.05). These observations could be related to oxidative stress, which is the major mechanism of CIT toxicity. Residues of CIT were detected in all collected tissues, except for muscle and egg white from layers in the lowest dose group, and egg white from layers in the highest dose group. CIT concentrations in plasma ranged between 0.1 (laying hens in lower dose group) and 20.8 ng/mL (pigs). In tissues, CIT concentrations ranged from 0.6 (muscle) to 20.3 µg/kg (liver) in pigs, while concentrations in chickens ranged from 0.1 (muscle) to 70.2 µg/kg (liver). Carry-over ratios from feed to edible tissues were between 0.1 and 2% in pigs, and between 0.1 and 6.9% in chickens, suggesting a low contribution of pig and poultry tissue-derived products towards the total dietary CIT intake for humans.
Integration of Traditional Healers in Human African Trypanosomiasis Case Finding in Central Africa: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Authors: Kwedi Nolna Sylvie , Ntonè Rodrigue , Fouda Mbarga Nicole , Mbainda Severin , Mutangala Willy , Boua Bernard , Niba Miriam , Okoko Aline
Published: November 2020

Background: Based on the premise that Africans in rural areas seek health care from traditional healers, this study investigated a collaborative model between traditional healers and the national Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) programs across seven endemic foci in seven central African countries by measuring the model’s contribution to HAT case finding. Method: Traditional healers were recruited and trained by health professionals to identify HAT suspects based on its basics signs and symptoms and to refer them to the National Sleeping Sickness Control Program (NSSCP) for testing and confirmatory diagnosis. Results: 35 traditional healers were recruited and trained, 28 finally participated in this study (80%) and referred 278 HAT suspects, of which 20 (7.19%) were CATT positive for the disease. Most cases originated from Bandundu (45%) in the Democratic Republic of Congo and from Ngabe (35%) in Congo. Twelve (4.32%) patients had confirmatory diagnosis. Although a statistically significant difference was not shown in terms of case finding (p = 0.56), traditional healers were able to refer confirmed HAT cases that were ultimately cared for by NCSSPs. Conclusion: Integrating traditional healers in the control program of HAT will likely enhance the detection of cases, thereby, eventually contributing to the elimination of HAT in the most affected communities.
Wine Phenolic Compounds Differently Affect the Host-Killing Activity of Two Lytic Bacteriophages Infecting the Lactic Acid Bacterium Oenococcus oeni
Authors: Philippe Cécile , Chaïb Amel , Jaomanjaka Fety , Cluzet Stéphanie , Lagarde Aurélie , Ballestra Patricia , Decendit Alain , Petrel Mélina , Claisse Olivier , Goulet Adeline , Cambillau Christian , Le Marrec Claire
Published: November 2020

To provide insights into phage-host interactions during winemaking, we assessed whether phenolic compounds modulate the phage predation of Oenococcus oeni. Centrifugal partition chromatography was used to fractionate the phenolic compounds of a model red wine. The ability of lytic oenophage OE33PA to kill its host was reduced in the presence of two collected fractions in which we identified five compounds. Three, namely, quercetin, myricetin and p-coumaric acid, significantly reduced the phage predation of O. oeni when provided as individual pure molecules, as also did other structurally related compounds such as cinnamic acid. Their presence was correlated with a reduced adsorption rate of phage OE33PA on its host. Strikingly, none of the identified compounds affected the killing activity of the distantly related lytic phage Vinitor162. OE33PA and Vinitor162 were shown to exhibit different entry mechanisms to penetrate into bacterial cells. We propose that ligand-receptor interactions that mediate phage adsorption to the cell surface are diverse in O. oeni and are subject to differential interference by phenolic compounds. Their presence did not induce any modifications in the cell surface as visualized by TEM. Interestingly, docking analyses suggest that quercetin and cinnamic acid may interact with the tail of OE33PA and compete with host recognition.
The Hydro-Isostatic Rebound Related to Megalake Chad (Holocene, Africa): First Numerical Modelling and Significance for Paleo-Shorelines Elevation
Authors: Mémin Anthony , Ghienne Jean-François , Hinderer Jacques , Roquin Claude , Schuster Mathieu
Published: November 2020

Lake Chad, the largest freshwater lake of north-central Africa and one of the largest lakes of Africa, is the relict of a giant Quaternary lake (i.e., Megalake Chad) that developed during the early- to mid-Holocene African Humid Period. Over the drylands of the Sahara Desert and the semi-arid Sahel region, remote sensing (optical satellite imagery and digital elevation models) proved a successful approach to identify the paleo-shorelines of this giant paleo-lake. Here we present the first attempt to estimate the isostatic response of the lithosphere due to Megalake Chad and its impact on the elevation of these paleo-shorelines. For this purpose, we use the open source TABOO software (University of Urbino, Italy) and test four different Earth models, considering different parameters for the lithosphere and the upper mantle, and the spatial distribution of the water mass. We make the simplification of an instantaneous drying-up of Megalake Chad, and compute the readjustment related to this instant unload. Results (i.e., duration, amplitude, and location of the deformation) are then discussed in the light of four key areas of the basin displaying prominent paleo-shoreline morpho-sedimentary features. Whatever the Earth model and simplification involved in the simulations, this work provides a strong first-order evaluation of the impact on hydro-isostasy of Megalake Chad. It demonstrates that a water body similar to this megalake would induce a significant deformation of the lithosphere in the form of a vertical differential uplift at basin-scale reaching up to 16 m in the deepest part of the paleo-lake, and its shorelines would then be deflected from 2 m (southern shorelines) to 12 m (northern shorelines), with a maximum rate of more than 1 cm y−1. As such, any future study related to the paleo-shorelines of Megalake Chad, should integrate such temporal and spatial variation of their elevations.
An Investigation of Stormwater Quality Variation within an Industry Sector Using the Self-Reported Data Collected under the Stormwater Monitoring Program
Authors: Salehi Maryam , Aghilinasrollahabadi Khashayar , Salehi Esfandarani Mitra
Published: November 2020

Storm runoff pollutants are among the major sources of surface water impairments, globally. Despite several monitoring programs and guidance on stormwater management practices, there are many streams still impaired by urban runoff. This study evaluates an industry sector’s pollutant discharge characteristics using the self-reported data collected under Tennessee Multi Sector Permit program. The stormwater pollutant discharge characteristics were analyzed from 2014 to 2018 for an industry sector involving twelve facilities in West Tennessee, USA. The data analysis revealed the presence of both organic and inorganic contaminants in stormwater samples collected at all twelve industrial facilities, with the most common metals being magnesium, copper, and aluminum. The principal component analysis (PCA) was applied to better understand the correlation between water quality parameters, their origins, and seasonal variations. Furthermore, the water quality indexes (WQIs) were calculated to evaluate the stormwater quality variations among studied facilities and seasons. The results demonstrated slight variations in stormwater WQIs among the studied facilities ranging from “Bad” to “Medium” quality. The lowest seasonal average WQI was found for spring compared to the other seasons. Certain limitations associated with the self-reported nature of data were identified to inform the decision makers regarding the required future changes.
Reducing the Carbon Footprint of the Water-Energy Binomial through Governance and ICT. A Case Study
Authors: Chazarra-Zapata Jesús , Parras-Burgos Dolores , Pérez-de-la-Cruz Francisco-Javier , Ruíz-Canales Antonio , Molina-Martínez José Miguel
Published: November 2020

This paper reveals reductions of up to 485 t CO2 eq (CO2 equivalent) of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of energy origin associated with the water-energy binomial which can be achieved after modernizing and automating a Water User Association (WUA) of over 1780 users with microplots in a total area of 775 ha in southeastern Spain. This case study aims to show how the latest advances in information and communication technologies (ICTs) for precision agriculture are being applied efficiently with the implementation of a Smart Agri system, capable of making improvements through the use of renewable energies (64.49% of the total CO2e- avoided), automation in irrigation water management, by applying adequate governance, use of ICTs (731,014 m3 per water footprint reduction with 20.41% of total CO2 eq of associated electrical origin), hydraulic improvements (283,995 m3 per water footprint reduction, 13.77% of the total CO2 eq of associated electrical origin) and reduction of evaporation in reservoirs (26,022 m3 of water by water footprint reduction with 1.33% of the total CO2 eq electrical origin avoided) that act as batteries to accumulate the daily solar energy and enable watering at night, when irrigation is most efficient. It is important to consider the valuable contribution of these artificial green lungs, not only in terms of food for the European Union, but also as a CO2 eq sink that supports the planet’s GHGs. As shown in this study, this is made possible by the joint governance led by the Water Users Association (WUA) and co-led by different management organizations with the support of ICT.
Integrating the InVEST and SDSM Model for Estimating Water Provision Services in Response to Future Climate Change in Monsoon Basins of South China
Authors: Yang Dong , Liu Wen , Xu Chaohao , Tao Lizhi , Xu Xianli
Published: November 2020

An assessment of how future climate change will impact water provision services is important for formulating rational water resources management and development strategies as well as for ecosystem protection. The East Asian monsoon is an important component of the Asian climate and its changes affect the climate in East Asia and seriously affect the provision of water services. In this study, through the coupling of the Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Tradeoffs (InVEST) model and Statistical Downscaling Technique Model (SDSM), we evaluated the impact of future climate change on water provisions in a typical East Asian monsoon basin of South China. The results demonstrate the applicability of the InVEST model combined with the SDSM model over the East Asian monsoon river basins. Under representative concentration pathway 4.5 scenario (RCP4.5), the annual average maximum and minimum temperatures would continually increase far into the future (2080–2095). However, the maximum and minimum temperatures slightly decreased under representative concentration pathway 2.6 scenario (RCP2.6) in the far future (2080–2095). The annual average precipitation and reference evapotranspiration experienced slight but steady increasing trends under the RCP2.6 and RCP4.5 scenarios. Based on the InVEST model simulation, annual average water yield would increase by 19.3% (33.5%) far in the future (2080–2095) under RCP2.6 (4.5) scenario. This study provides a valuable reference for studying future climate change impacts on water provisions in East Asian monsoon basins.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Assessment by Quantifying the Carbon and Water Footprint
Authors: Gómez-Llanos Eva , Matías-Sánchez Agustín , Durán-Barroso Pablo
Published: November 2020

In the context of efficient and sustainable management of the elements of the urban water cycle as an aim of the Water Framework Directive (WFD), the evaluation of indicators such as the water footprint (WF) and the carbon footprint (CF) in a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) provides a quantification of the environmental impact, both negative and positive, which implies its exploitation. In this study, in addition to WF and CF quantification, a joint evaluation of both indicators was conducted. Consumption is indicated by the blue water footprint (WFBlue) and emissions by CF. Both are related to the operational grey water footprint (∆WFG,mef) in two ratios, WFR and CFR. In this way, the water consumed and gases emitted are measured according to the reduction range of the pollutant load of the discharge. The results for four WWTPs show operational scenarios for better management in accordance with the WFD.
Water and Salt Balance in Agricultural Lands under Leaching with Shallow Subsurface Drainage Used in Combination with Cut-Drains
Authors: Okuda Yukio , Onishi Junya , Shirokova Yulia I. , Kitagawa Iwao , Kitamura Yoshinobu , Fujimaki Haruyuki
Published: November 2020

Secondary salinization of irrigated lands in drylands is often caused by rising groundwater levels. Open drainage is widely employed to control groundwater. However, salinity levels tend to remain high under malfunctioning drainage conditions. Shallow subsurface drainage may be a possible solution to prevent salt accumulation, although it is difficult for farmers to apply conventional tile drainage systems owing to construction costs. In this regard, we proposed a low-cost shallow subsurface drainage system used in combination with a new mole-drain drilling technology (cut-drain) developed in Japan, whose drainage capacity is similar to tile drain. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of the proposed system. The system was installed in a farmland, Uzbekistan. The experimental field was set with/without the system to observe the differences in the balance of water and salt. The results revealed that the remaining infiltrated water in the field decreased by approximately 26% and the removed net mass of salt was 14 Mg ha−1. The direction of salt movement changed from the deeper zone or surrounding field to the open drainage. Therefore, the proposed system can enhance salt removal from fields.
Weak Solution for 3D-Stochastic Third Grade Fluid Equations
Authors: Almeida Adilson , Cipriano Fernanda
Published: November 2020

This article studies the stochastic evolution of incompressible non-Newtonian fluids of differential type. More precisely, we consider the equations governing the dynamic of a third grade fluid filling a three-dimensional bounded domain O, perturbed by a multiplicative white noise. Taking the initial condition in the Sobolev space H2(O), and supplementing the equations with a Navier slip boundary condition, we establish the existence of a global weak stochastic solution with sample paths in L∞(0,T;H2(O)).
Recovery, restoration, and risk: a cross-sectional survey of the impact of COVID-19 on GPs in the first UK city to lock down
Authors: Trivedi Namrata , Trivedi Vivek , Moorthy Arumugam , Trivedi Hina
Published: November 2020

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted GPs immensely. Work patterns have changed, risk stratification has been proposed, and the mental health of clinicians has been adversely affected. The COVID-19 prevalence among GPs is unknown. This study focuses on assessing the impact of COVID-19 on GPs in Leicestershire, the first UK city to lock down locally.

Aim

This survey assessed the prevalence of COVID-19 in GPs and explored GP work patterns in comparison with national guidance. It used a validated perceived stress tool to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on GP stress perception.

Design & setting

The cross-sectional retrospective survey was sent to all the GPs in Leicestershire.

Method

A total of 111 GPs in Leicestershire took part voluntarily in an anonymised questionnaire-based study. A 29-item survey using SmartSurvey software was designed with multiple choice and Likert response scale questions.

Results

COVID-19 prevalence in GPs in Leicestershire was 8.1%; 70.3% of GPs were of Black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) origin; 91.9% of GPs had undergone risk stratification; and 79.3% of GPs felt supported by their practice, but only 59.5% felt supported with mental health. GPs described feeling more stressed during the COVID-19 pandemic than they had been previously.

Conclusion

This is the first study evaluating COVID-19 prevalence among GPs in Leicestershire. Despite government interventions, GPs felt less supported with their mental health compared with pre-COVID-19 times. Thus, the NHS in England should focus on GP stress and wellbeing as they work towards the restoration and recovery of primary care while battling the second wave.
The impact of the new Dutch guideline on cardiovascular risk management in patients with COPD: a retrospective study
Authors: Nies Lonneke ME , Akker Ingrid Looijmans-van den , Rozendaal Liesbeth , Baar Brenda , Vos Rimke C , Hart Huberta E
Published: November 2020

Background

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have an independent increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease. Cardiovascular risk (CVR) assessment should be offered to all patients with COPD, according to the new Dutch CVR management (CVRM) guideline (May 2019).

Aim

To evaluate the impact of the new CVRM guideline on the care of patients with COPD in primary care.

Design & setting

A retrospective study took place within five primary healthcare centres located in The Netherlands.

Method

In accordance with the guideline, the CVR of all patients with COPD was estimated and categorised. Data from 2014–2019 were used for the qualitative risk assessment based on comorbidities, and the quantitative Systematic Coronary Risk Evaluation (SCORE). In addition, the guideline-based follow-up was investigated.

Results

Of the 391 patients with COPD, 84.1% (n = 329) had complete data on CVR assessment: 90.3% (n = 297) had a (very) high risk, and 9.7% (n = 32) a low-to-moderate risk. Of the patients with (very) high risk, 73.4% (n = 218) received guideline-based follow-up (primary care: 95.4%, secondary care: 4.6%). In 15.9% (n = 62) of all patients with COPD, the CVR profile was not measured and of the (very) high-risk patients, 26.6% (n = 79) were not enroled in a CV care programme.

Conclusion

Whereas in the majority of patients with COPD the CVR is already known, for one out of six patients this CVR still has to be assessed according to the recently updated guideline. Moreover, once a (very) high risk has been assessed, as a consequence CV treatment of risk factors should be intensified in one out of four patients with COPD. Adherence to the new CVRM guideline could provide improvement in CVRM in more than a third of all patients with COPD.
Screening for potential familial hypercholesterolaemia in general practice: an observational study on prevalence and management
Authors: Mülverstedt Stefan , Hildebrandt Per Rossen , Prescott Eva , Heitmann Merete
Published: November 2020

Background

Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is a common genetic disorder causing premature cardiovascular disease (CVD). The estimated prevalence of probable or definite FH is 1:200–250 individuals, according to the Dutch Lipid Clinic Network (DLCN) criteria for FH. In Denmark approximately 12% of cases are identified.

Aim

To provide knowledge of the prevalence and management of FH in general practice.

Design & setting

A collaboration between six general practice clinics and the department of cardiology at Bispebjerg hospital in Denmark.

Method

A total of 9652 patient records were screened for hypercholesterolaemia. All patients with a low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) ≥5.0 mmol/l were included in the study population and their records were investigated in order to perform a diagnostic score according to the DLCN criteria.

Results

It was found that 2382 individuals had a lipid measurement available, and 236 of those had an LDL-C ≥5.0 mmol/l. In total, 34 individuals were found to have probable or definite FH (DLCN score ≥5). Only three individuals had been diagnosed and treated with lipid-lowering therapy. Of 236 individuals with high LDL-C, only 25 individuals met their treatment target. By excluding patients with signs of secondary hypercholesterolaemia, a subgroup of 115 individuals with potential primary hypercholesterolaemia was established. Among those, 21 individuals were found to have probable or definite FH (1:114 individuals).

Conclusion

The study shows that there is a massive lack of recognition of FH in general practice. Despite a measured high LDL-C, the diagnosis is rarely made and only a few patients are treated accordingly. Of the patients undergoing treatment, only a few reached their treatment target.
Cultura de segurança do paciente em emergências pediátricas
Authors: Rocha Macedo Taise , Kuerten Rocha Patricia , Martinez Julca Carla Susana , Possoli Luciane
Published: November 2020

Objetivo: avaliar as variáveis percepção geral e nota de segurança do paciente, bem como, frequência e número de eventos comunicados do instrumento Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture na perspectiva da equipe de enfermagem em Emergências Pediátricas. Metodologia: Pesquisa quantitativa, tipo survey transversal, amostra intencional, não probabilística, participando do estudo 75 profissionais da equipe de enfermagem. Os dados foram submetidos à análise descritiva e estatística com aplicação do teste Qui-Quadrado. Resultados: Análise da variável de resultado não identificou diferença significativa entre as respostas das categorias profissionais. Na dimensão percepção geral da segurança do paciente os auxiliares em enfermagem atribuíram maior percentual de respostas positivas dentro das categorias profissionais, enquanto os enfermeiros conferiram a maior proporção de respostas negativas. O número de eventos adversos comunicados foi pouco expressivo. Conclusão: A categoria profissional pode interferir na avaliação da cultura de segurança e a cultura de segurança não está completamente instituída nestes serviços.
Análise das perdas de imunobiológicos em um município do Sul do País
Authors: Freitas de Oliveira Jessika Angela , Ramos Gonçalves Claudia , Dos Santos Oliveira Isabel Cristina , Júlio Tonnera Liliam Cristiana
Published: November 2020

Objetivo: Analisar os motivos relacionados à exposição dos imunobiológicos a temperaturas inadequadas em um município do Sul do Brasil. Metodologia: Estudo descritivo de caráter documental, com dados coletados em abril de 2019, a partir da Ficha de Notificação de Exposição de Imunobiológicos à Temperatura Inadequada e analisados considerando os oito itens de avaliação presentes na ficha mediante a exposição dos insumos. Resultados: Destaca-se a falta de energia como o motivo do maior número de notificações, seguido da falha no equipamento, porém os demais motivos geradores constituem-se também fatores que podem levar à perda de imunobiológicos expostos às temperaturas inadequadas. Conclusão: A capacitação profissional é ainda a melhor estratégia para proporcionar constante aprendizagem, pois possibilita rever as reais necessidades do dia a dia no atendimento de suas ações.
Assistive Technology Use and Provision During COVID-19: Results From a Rapid Global Survey
Authors: Smith Emma M. , Toro Hernandez Maria Luisa , Ebuenyi Ikenna D. , Syurina Elena V. , Barbareschi Giulia , Best Krista L. , Danemayer Jamie , Oldfrey Ben , Ibrahim Nuha , Holloway Catherine , MacLachlan Malcolm
Published: November 2020

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted all segments of society, but it has posed particular challenges for the inclusion of persons with disabilities, those with chronic illness and older people regarding their participation in daily life. These groups often benefit from assistive technology (AT) and so it is important to understand how use of AT may be affected by or may help to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19. Objective: The objectives of this study were to explore the how AT use and provision have been affected during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how AT policies and systems may be made more resilient based on lessons learned during this global crisis. Methods: This study was a rapid, international online qualitative survey in the 6 United Nations (UN) languages (English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese) facilitated by extant World Health Organization (WHO) and International Disability Alliance networks. Themes and subthemes of the qualitative responses were identified using Braun and Clarke’s 6-phase analysis. Results: Four primary themes were identified in in the data: Disruption of Services, Insufficient Emergency Preparedness, Limitations in Existing Technology, and Inadequate Policies and Systems. Subthemes were identified within each theme, including subthemes related to developing resilience in AT systems, based on learning from the pandemic. Conclusion: COVID-19 has disrupted the delivery of AT services, primarily due to infection control measures resulting in lack of provider availability and diminished one-to-one services. This study identified a need for stronger user-centred development of funding policies and infrastructures that are more sustainable and resilient, best practices for remote service delivery, robust and accessible tools and systems, and increased capacity of clients, caregivers, and clinicians to respond to pandemic and other crisis situations.
Expanding Medical Education and Task Shifting Comment on "Doctor Retention: A Cross-sectional Study of How Ireland Has Been Losing the Battle"
Authors: Arnold Daniel R.
Published: November 2020

Brugha et al provide convincing evidence that Ireland stills need to overcome many hurdles, including poor training and working experiences in Irish hospitals, before it can significantly improve its record on doctor retention. The findings reported by Brugha et al are particularly disappointing in light of the fact that Ireland implemented a doctor retention strategy in early 2015. Ultimately, doctor retention is important because it can help alleviate the health workforce shortages that many countries face currently and that are projected to worsen over the next decade. The purpose of this commentary is to highlight two additional strategies for alleviating health workforce shortages – expanding medical education and task shifting.
Letters to the Fight: The Liga Newspaper and its Sayings about / to the Peasant’s Education
Authors: De Nardi Fabiele Stockmans , De Souza Fabiana Ferreira Nascimento
Published: November 2020

In this paper, we worked on the modes of saying to or about the peasants in their movement of education and instruction for fighting, which are materialized in clippings of the Liganewspaper. Based on these clippings, we will work in order to understand the imaginaries that are implicated in this process of saying the peasant and the necessary raise of their awareness, especially observing the insistence of knowing the peasant and their way of life in order to recreate new sense paths regarding these subjects and their way of existence, which allows them to become subjects for the fight. These reflections are based on notions from the theoretical framework of Pecheux’s Discourse Analysis, which guides us through the work of describing and interpreting the setting of the peasantry's discourse in Brazil between 1955 and 1964.
Active Methodologies of Learning and Educational Technologies in Higher Education
Authors: Astudillo Dr. Mario Vásquez , Santos Nogueira Dr. Vanessa Dos , Ortiz Jorge Arturo
Published: November 2020

This research presents an analysis of the active methodologies of learning in higher education and its potential, from the use of Information and Communication Technologies applied to education. It is considered the thought of authors who discuss active methodologies today and a collection of information addressed with students of Pedagogy course in the context of the Open University of Brazil. The results point out the possibilities of the use of active methodologies, combined with the use of technologies, enabling greater student engagement and qualification in the learning processes. However, it should be noted that the technologies available arouse the students’ interest or have the potential to qualify learning processes according to planning, group characteristics, and teaching mediation. The Virtual Learning Environment, among the researched resources, are considered by students as the best communication space to study, followed by the moderate use of some social networks.
Effect of Alcohol Disinfection on the Handle and Blade of Meat and Fish Knives by using ATP Inspection and Microbial Stamp Test
Authors: Ito Akemi , Katayam Naomi , Hirabayashi Mayumi , Sasaki Natuki , Inuzuka Moe
Published: November 2020

It is valid to show the cooks a visual hygiene test result to prevent food poisoning. Therefore, in this study, for hygiene control of the handle and blade of frequently used kitchen knives, we report inspections using the ATP wiping test and microbial stamp test. The results of the ATP wiping test showed that the ATP value decreased statistically significantly after washing compared to after cooking, and after70% alcohol spraying compared to after washing. A microbial stamp test (general bacteria, Escherichia coli, staphylococcous aureus, Salmonella, Vibrio parahaemolyticus) was also performed at the same time as the ATP test. As a result, the number of bacteria did not change much or decreased even after washing or spraying with 70%alcohol. In particular, Escherichia coli, staphylococcou aureus were found to be difficult to decrease even after 70%alcohol sprayings. In the future, it will be necessary to consider increasing the number of alcohol sprays of hygiene management using sodium hypochlorite.
Effect of Alcohol Disinfection on the Handle and Blade of Vegetables Knives by using ATP Inspection and Microbial Stamp Test
Authors: Katayama Naomi , Ito Akemi , Hirabayashi Mayumi , Sasaki Natuki , Inuzuka Moe
Published: November 2020

To prevent food poisoning, we focused on kitchen vegetable knives, which are likely to cause secondary contamination, and conducted hygiene inspections to obtain results. The values after cooking and after washing, and after washing and after 70%spraying alcohol compared using the ATP wiping test and the microbial stamp test (selective medium: general bacteria, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella, Vibrio parahaemolyticus). As a result, the ATP test value decreased statistically significantly and became 100 or less after 70%alcohol sprayings. However, not all of the bacterial counts in the selective medium were statistically significantly different even after 70%alcohol sprayings. The reason the data was not clear due to 70% alcohol spray conditions. It may be advisable to perform a microbiological stamp test after applying 70%alcohol spray multiple times instead of once to a fully moistened knife handle and blade. In the future, we would like to consider the handling of more hygienic cooking utensils by further changing the 70%alcohol spraying conditions and conducting, Microbiological tests using a selective medium.
A public participatory GIS and multi criteria decision analysis framework for the evaluation of transport scenarios
Authors: Giuffrida Nadia
Published: November 2020

The decision-making process of transport projects is very complex, especially for public administrations which have to take into account often incomparable criteria of judgment. In addition, in order to achieve a good social sharing and robustness of the decision, policy makers have to include in the process not only the transport planning experts but also the stakeholders of the community. The purpose of this study is to propose an evaluation framework to support the decision making process, able to allow public participation in the assessment of transport planning and design scenarios while, at the same time, ensuring a high level of technical quality of the final decision. The designed framework includes a method to analyze monetary and non-monetary parameters, easily understandable for all decision makers. It is based on the application of Multi Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) techniques, an evaluation process that can take into account different quantitative and qualitative objectives and criteria; in order to favor public participation, the implementation of this technique takes advantage of Geographic Information System (GIS) for its ability to easily represent the impact of spatially based alternative project scenarios. The analysis of several case studies on transport planning and design scenarios allowed to assess the level of implementation of the three main ingredients of the framework: MCDA, GIS and public participation.
HAMBATAN DALAM PEMBUKTIAN BUKTI ELEKTRONIK DI PERSIDANGAN
Authors: Januar Wilyana Rezy , Budi Santoso Imam , Senjaya Oci
Published: November 2020

Abstrak: Pembuktian di dalam persidangan digunakan untuk membuktikan perbuatan seseorang apakah benar seseorang tersebut melakukan suatu tindak pidana atau tidak. Kemajuan teknologi membuat perkembangan terhadap tindak pidana, seperti cyber crime , menggunakan media komunikasi dan komputer, kendati berada di dunia maya tetapi memiliki dampak nyata dalam menjalankan suatu perbuatan hukum. Pengaturan alat bukti elektronik diatur dalam Undang-undang Nomor 19 tahun 2016 Tentang Perubahan atas Undang-undang Nomor 11 Tahun 2008 Tentang Informasi dan Transaksi Eletronik, Namun aturan tersebut belum menuntaskan suatu tindak pidana elektronik, sebagai alat bukti belum tercantum dalam Kitab Undang-undang Hukum Acara Pidana yang merupakan payung hukum utama dalam pidana, sehingga masih beragam penafsiran aparat penegak hukum terhadap bukti elektronik.  Dalam sistem pembuktian di Indonesia diatur dalam pasal 184 Kitab Undang-undang Hukum Acara Pidana. Dalam ketentuan pengaturan ini tidak diatur bukti elektronik sebagai alat bukti yang sah. Pengaturan alat bukti elektronik sebagai alat bukti yang sah dalam persidangan di indonesia diatur di dalam Pasal 5 Undang-undang Nomor 19 tahun 2016 Tentang Perubahan atas Undang-undang Nomor 11 tahun 2008 Tentang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik. Kedudukan alat bukti elektronik sebagai mana dimaksud dalam pasal 5 Undang-undang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik adalah sebagai Alat bukti yang sah. Dalam Pembuktian bukti elektronik dalam persidangan sudah banyak dilakukan dalam memutus berbagai perkara yang manyangkut dengan tindak pidana Cybercrime yang semakin marak di Indonesia. Dalam pembuktian alat bukti elektronik diperlukannya Saksi Ahli untuk menerangkan Bukti elektronik yang dihadirkan di dalam persidangan. Saksi Ahli harus menyimpulkan bukti elektronik tersebut dengan berbagai pertimbangan agar terbukti dengan benar bahwa suatu tindak pidana benar telah dilakukan oleh seseorang.  
Kata Kunci: Pembuktian, Tindak Pidana, Bukti Elektronik, Saksi Ahli
PARTISIPASI PERUSAHAAN DALAM PROGRAM BPJAMSOSTEK DAN PENEGAKAN HUKUMNYA
Authors: Hakim Umar Khaerul , Budi Santoso Imam , Satya Putra Pamungkas
Published: November 2020

Pekerja/buruh berhak untuk mendapatkan hak yang di berikan oleh perusahaan diatur dalam peraturan yang berlaku, khususnya jaminan sosial tenaga kerja. Perusahaan merupakan subyek hukum yang wajib berpartisipasi dalam program pemerintah Bpjamsostek (Badan penyelenggara Jaminan Sosial). Jika perusahaan tidak mengindahkan peraturan maka dapat dikenakan sanksi. Maka dari itu penulis bertujuan mendalami terkait sanksi bagi perusahaan yang tidak ber- partisipasi terhadap program Bpjamsostek dan menelaah tentang  pengenaan sanksi terhadap perusahaan yang tidak mendaftarkan pekerjanya kepada Bpjamsostek. Penulis menggunakan metode penelitian yuridis normatif yaitu pendekatan penelitian dengan cara meneliti dan mengkaji obyek penelitian melalui asas hukum, perundang-undangan untuk lebih mempertajam analisis data penelitian dalam melakukan penulisan ini. Hasil daripada penelitian ini adalah pertama, sanksi diberikan kepada perusahaan yang tidak mengikutsertakan pekerja dalam program Bpjamsostek dan kedua, mengetahui terkait sanksi bagi perusahaan yang tidak berpartisipasi kepada Bpjamsostek itu sendiri.
PERTIMBANGAN HAKIM TERHADAP PUTUSAN PENINJAUAN KEMBALI ATAS TINDAK PIDANA PEMBUNUHAN YANG DILAKUKAN ANAK DI BAWAH UMUR
Authors: Qibtiyah Devita Nur Muzdhalifatul , Idjuddin Solihin Uu , Senjaya Oci
Published: November 2020

Perlindungan anak merupakan kegiatan untuk menjamin anak dan melindungi hak-haknya agar dapat terus hidup, tumbuh dan berkembang sesuai dengan harkat dan martabat kemanusiaan serta mendapatkan perlindungan dari segala bentuk tindak kejahatan dan diskriminasi. Anak kerap kali menjadi korban, namun tak jarang pula menjadi pelaku tindak kejahatan. Dalam menjalankan penegakan hukum tak jarang terdapat kekeliruan yang dilakukan penegak hukum. Kesalahan ataupun kekeliruan dalam penyelenggaraan sistem peradilan pidana baik kesalahan yang bermula dari penyidikan oleh polisi dan kejaksaan sebagai Lembaga penyidik maupun kesalahan hakim dalam memutus suatu perkara, dapat dipulihkan kembali dengan upaya hukum luar biasa yaitu Peninjauan Kembali.

Pendekatan penelitian yang dipakai ialah metode pendekatan yuridis normatif yaitu suatu penelitian yang menekankan pada peraturan-peraturan hukum yang berlaku serta dalam hal ini penelitian dilakukan dengan berawal dari penelitian terhadap teori-teori, konsep-konsep, asas-asas hukum serta peraturan perundang-undangan yang berhubungan dengan penelitian.

Pengaturan tentang prosedur melakukan peninjauan kembali diatur dalam Pasal 264 sampai dengan pasal 267 KUHAP, dan Faktor-faktor dikabulkannya permohonan peninjauan kembali yang diajukan para pemohon peninjauan kembali adalah apabila adanya keadaan baru (novum), adanya putusan yang bertentangan dan adanya kekeliruan atau kekhilafan hakim, serta dalam memutusa suatu perkara hakim harus mempertimbangkan segala aspek yang bersifat yuridis, filosofis, dan sosiologis.
JAMINAN FIDUSIA YANG TIDAK DIDAFTARKAN DAN EKSEKUSINYA
Authors: Asyifa Riansyah Chika , Atsar Abdul , Kurniati Grasia
Published: November 2020

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh permasalahan penerapan pendaftaran jaminan fidusia yang tidak didaftarkan pada lembaga gadai dengan alasan dapat mengurangi nilai pinjaman. Penelitian ini dilakukan melalui metode penelitian yuridis normatif, yang dilakukan dengan cara terlebih dahulu meneliti dan mengacu kepada norma-norma hukum yang terdapat dalam peraturan perundang-undangan, asas-asas hukum dan pendapat ahli hukum maupun praktisi hukum untuk lebih jelas membahas permasalahan-permasalahan hukum. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa lembaga gadai sebagai kreditur masih ditemukan tidak didaftarkannya jaminan fidusia dikarenakan akan mengurangi nilai pinjaman debitur, sehingga tidak terwujudnya Pasal 11 Undang-Undang Nomor 42 Tahun 1999 tentang Jaminan Fidusia. Adanya pelaksanaan mengenai tidak didaftarkannya jaminan fidusia juga melahirkan perlindungan hukum bagi kreditur apabila tidak mendaftarkan jaminan fidusia, yaitu perjanjian kredit antara kedua belah pihak menjadi dasar utama pelaksanaan peminjaman, serta surat kuasa membebankan jaminan fidusia untuk pelaksanaan eksekusi. Pelaksanaan eksekusi juga dilakukan biasanya dengan upaya persuasif dengan alasan lembaga gadai sebagai sahabat masyarakat dan penjualannya biasanya dilakukan dengan penjualan di bawah tangan yang lebih menguntungkan untuk mendapatkan harga tertinggi.
The Role of Discretion in Handling COVID-19
Authors: Purnomo Alvian Rachmad Eko , Suharto Didik G. , Wahyunengseh Rutiana D.
Published: November 2020

Indonesia is now experiencing national disaster called covid-19 or corona outbreak. This case will be a kind of history in the future to become a lesson for central or regional government in making public policy in emergency state. By facing the covid-19 outbreak, public officials must quickly resolve the problem. Discretion gives the opportunity for public officials to do free action to solve the urgent case. Public officials are given alternatives to reach the aim of public service by using discretion even though there is no regulation upon it. Moreover, we know that the implementation of discretion still remains several problems. This research used the literature study method with a qualitative research approach. It was based on several references in order to give the description of the discretion role in handling covid-19 outbreak. Theoretical reference in discussing discretion role was based on the study of journals, books, dan others. Being deeply studied, the discretion implementation of social distancing in big scale belongs to regulatory policy that needs social planning discretion. This type creates more different interests and contains a relatively high complexity. The result of study shows that the implementation of discretion is important because the main function of government is to serve the citizens in emergency state. Therefore, discretion becomes the effective and efficient choice. The integrity of discretion makers becomes one of the variable indicators in creating successful discretion. The government accountability needs to be explained to the society. Moreover, it can be studied more fairly.