bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
TURKISH VERSION OF THE DUTCH HEART FAILURE KNOWLEDGE SCALE: VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY
Authors: Citlik Saritas Seyhan , Cevik Seher , Ozden Gurkan , Salik Serbulent
Published: November 2020

Objective: To determine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Dutch Heart Failure Knowledge Scale. Methodology: The cross sectional study was composed of patients who were followed up in cardiology clinics of a university hospital in Malatya. Consecutive patients were enrolled in the study. Data were collected using Dutch Heart Failure Knowledge Scale, along with a questionnaire regarding demographic properties. The scale consisted of 15 items, and every item was scored as either 0 or 1. Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Exploratory Factor Analysis were applied to assessed the Scale validity. Results: Dutch Heart Failure Knowledge Scale reliability was assessed with Cronbach’s alpha internal consistency coefficient, item-total score correlation, and test-retest analysis, which ranged between 0.70-0.82, 0.54-0.86, and 0.30-0.52, respectively. Conclusion: The results of Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Exploratory Factor Analysis supported the single factor scale structure and Confirmatory Factor Analysis yielded good fit indices. The Dutch Heart Failure Knowledge Scale Turkish version is valid, reliable.
Sociabilidades juvenis: notas etnográficas na periferia de Florianópolis-SC
Authors: Reis Valdeci
Published: November 2020

Estudo etnográfico desenvolvido no âmbito do doutoramento em Educação, cujo objetivo é analisar as sociabilidades de jovens integrantes do movimento hip-hop na capital do Estado de Santa Catarina. É na juventude que as sociabilidades se ampliam para além da família e da escola. Ao vivenciarem novas interações praticando Skate na praça do bairro, duelando freestyles nas Batalhas de Rap, discutindo suas poesias com outros internautas, via aplicativos digitais, os sujeitos observados nesta pesquisa constroem processos de resistência, denunciando a ausência de uma política pública efetiva para a juventude – que vá além das prescrições legislativas –, ou seja, que de fato se materialize em ações concretas nas suas vidas. Os dados etnográficos trazem à tona cenas de jovens oriundos das ‘quebradas’ da Ilha de Santa Catarina em processos criativos de afirmação que, através do ritmo e poesia, refletem sobre a sua condição juvenil na sociedade, os preconceitos que partem da população aos territórios periféricos da cidade, bem como a violência policial protagonizada pelo Estado.
Por que Lula usou o Mensalão como ferramenta de gestão da coalizão
Authors: Sant'Ana Maristela Mendes de
Published: November 2020

Ao assumir a Presidência da República em 2003, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva montou e geriu sua base de apoio de forma diferente do que já se mostrara eficaz: na distribuição dos ministérios, desconsiderou a proporção da participação das legendas; no pagamento de emendas orçamentárias, priorizou partidos que não a integravam. Além disso, Lula montou a coalizão com maior número de partidos e mais heterogênea até então. As investigações da Comissão Parlamentar Mista de Inquérito dos Correios e o julgamento da Ação Penal 470 evidenciaram que o Mensalão foi usado como ferramenta de governabilidade, em substituição, ao menos parcial, das tradicionais ferramentas do presidencialismo de coalizão. Este artigo explica o porquê desta prática e conclui que, quando Lula assumiu o governo, o PT era um partido híbrido; reunia características policy-seeking e vote-seeking. A parcela vote-seeking, conduzida por José Dirceu, viabilizou a vitória de Lula. Todavia, a esquerda do partido, marcadamente policy-seeking, contava com significativa presença no Parlamento, não podendo ser ignorada na distribuição de cargos. O partido que passara por profundas mudanças e adotara práticas comuns às demais legendas para jogar o jogo eleitoral não se portou da mesma forma ao chegar à Presidência da República. Não quis, ou não conseguiu, jogar o jogo da governabilidade com as ferramentas existentes. Para conseguir governar, mas seguir hegemônico e manter a imagem construída em suas origens, incorporou o Mensalão à caixa de ferramentas de gestão da coalizão.
Effect of Oral Clonidine on Stability of Mean Blood Pressure in Craniotomy
Authors: Selina F , Akhtaruzzaman A K M , Talha K A
Published: November 2020

Main aim in neuro<amesdresia is to provide adequate tissue peoftaion to the brain to that the regional metabolic demand is met and adequate surgical crooditiatts are provided. Neuroanaesthetic peed are for.Hutgeny of intracranial space occupying lesion (ICSOL)is a major component of neuroanaesthesia. Abom 60% of all brain wows are primary and sitpreaentariat Aim of this, tudy was to absent. the effect of and Nonidine wt buraoperatim mean Maud pressure stability in craniotomy patients. This was a comparathr analytical study. Place of study was Department of Anaesthesia. Analgesia and buenshv Care Unit, Bar:gabardine Sheikh Muhl, Medical University. Shahltagh, Dhaka and duration of the .study tors my, years. Total number of patient, was 60. They were divided into two group, Group— A consisted of coarrol patients there clunidine was not used. Group — B was consisted of all 30 patients for whom denddine was used per.operatively in addition to other traditional drugs. Parameters were checked am! reestrded at the time of taking oral donidine, during induction, intabation. positioning (Moyftel head pin local infiltration. at the time of skin incision, Burr hole and duty! incisiont and then hourly. The mean pressure of the experimental group decreased steadily ilmoughout the peroperathv period, while that of the animal group took on a ohne= up to local infiltration and thereafter it began to increase and peaked mahout 107 nun of Fig at the time of Burr hale and them gradually declined to 91 MI of Hg at 60 minutes after darn opening. The data showed that the fanner group 11ax relatively stable compared to the Inter fp < 0.051.
The Effect of Self-Medication with NSAIDs on GIT in Orthopaedic Patients
Authors: Nazrul I , Chowdhury ASM S , Rashid AM , Mozumder B , Zabir SM
Published: November 2020

Self-medication is a gradually increasing entity in a healthcare system. It leads patients towards greater independence in taking decisions about management of minor illnesses. It ensures access to medication and limits delayed diagnosis, worsening of disease evolution, the cost burden of drugs in comparison to prescribed drug. The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of the use of NSAIDs as in the form of analgesics for self-medication with their associated risks especially GIT symptoms. This cross-sectional study was done at Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, July 2018 to December 2018 for 6 months among the patients who registered to visit Orthopaedic OPD for their musridoskeletal problems. A pretested and validated questionnaire was used to collect data. There were 97% response rate recorded. The study included 571 randomly selected patient aged between 20 to75 years, of which 55.3% were from urban areas versus 44.7% from rural areas, females being dominant (69.32%). The drugs which was surveyed, were used by 84.8% of the study population, in most cases the administration being made without prior professional advice. Of the 331 participants prom urban areas, 89% used the self-medication, compared with 58.31% in rural areas. Paracetamol (46.34%), followed by Ketorolac (24.47%) and Diclofenac (22.7%) are among the most widely used analgesics, both in urban and rural areas. The most frequent symptoms that required self-medication were: low back pain (urban and rural are), neck pain (predominantly urban) and knee joint pain (predominantly rural areas). Misuse of analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs, both in urban and rural areas is a burning issue. The growing economy improvised urban and rural people to avail the medications without knowing the risks. Close monitoring, a multilevel venture between all concerned -patients, physicians and pharmacists to provide the supervised education and appropriate information on safe self-medication for the accomplishment of national goals, are suggested plan of action. It will maximize the benefit and minimize the risks.
Nutritional Status of School Age Children Attending OPD of Selected Hospitals
Authors: Anwar K S , Elham N , Karmakar P , Hague SA
Published: November 2020

School-age is the vital growing phase of a child. Primary school age is a progressive period of physical growth and mental development of the child. Health issues because of poor nutrition in elementary schoolage children are among the foremost common causes of a low level of school enrolment, high absenteeism, early dropout and unsatisfactory classroom performance. Growth monitoring is a global tool to evaluate nutritional status, health and development of individual children, and the overall nutritional status and health ofpopulations. To find out the nutritional status of schoolage children and to signify nutritional deficiencies, a cross-sectional study was undertaken among the 222 registered school age childrenat the OPD of two selected urban and rural hospitalof Bangladesh — Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital, Dhaka and Dhamrai Upaxilla Health Complex, Savar, Dhaka. The data was collected from the parents or attendant accompanying them by non-probability purposive sampling method through semi-structured questionnaire by face to face interview. The children between 5 to 15 years were recruitedaccording to inclusion and exclusion criteria. The age group of 8-10 years constituted the highest portion (31.5%) of the respondents. The mean ± SD age of the childrenwas 9.8 ± 7.27 years. Most of the childrenwere Muslims (94.6%). About 62% of them were boys and 38% were girls. Most of the children's mothers completed theirprimary education (37.4%). The percentage of the illiterate father was 17.12% Majority of the mothers were labourers (41.32%) and most of the fathers were farmers (31.08%). Most of the respondents had monthly family income Tk 10000-30000 (43%).44% had low birth weight and about 89% of them were vaccinated following a regular schedule The mean weight of childrenwas 22.63 ±4.65 kg and height were 120.92 ± 6.54cm. According to BM1 classification, there were 58% normal, 35% undernourished and 7 % obese/overweight. The health and nutrition status of children is one of the crucial elements in the assessment of the quality of life of the people To prevent nutritional problems and their consequences early diagnosis is necessary. So, it is important to raise awareness regarding the special nutritional needs of the school-age children and regularly monitor and assess the nutritional status of them.
Factors Affecting the Burden on Family Caregivers of ESRD Patients
Authors: Rabin E H , Hogue E , Ahmad SN , Shikder S
Published: November 2020

Patients of chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis face varieties of challenges and comorbid conditions need regular assistance from family caregiver. Caregivers of end stage renal disease (ESRD) have to bear loads of patient's daily activities, cares, medication, carrying to hospital, managing their psycho-social and financial demands which impose additional stress and burden among them. The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of care giving of patients with ESRD and to analyze the factors associated with it This cross sectional, observational and descriptive type of study was conducted in the Department of Nephrology and Psychiatry of Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College during the period of July 2018 to June 2019. Fifty family caregivers of age more than 18 years providing care or assistance to a relative with ESRD on dialysis were included. The burden of the care giver was assessed by a verified and culturally adopted Bangla-version of 22 factor Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI-B) scale. Difference of burden was not statistically significant considering its sex, marital status, place of residence, education level, religion, relation with patient, living in same house with patient or duration of the care giving of the patients (p>0.05). In JO% cases care givers had little or no burden, 26% mild to moderate, 22% moderate and 2% severe burden. So, in Bangladesh caregiving to ESRD patients imposes no or little burden on majority offamdy caregivers.
Dengue 2019 — A change in perspective of clinical presentations and laboratory finding
Authors: Ahmad SN , Anisujjaman QM , Sakib N , Fatemi OE , Rabin E , Kamal AHM
Published: November 2020

Dengue is known primarily to be a disease of the monsoon season, and following that a post monsoon disease. Fever along with rash, ntyalgia and headaches were wry typical of the disease. However, since 2014, these trends have been changing in Bangladesh, with eases being reported in the premonsoon season. This cross sectional observational study was rried out from Januaty 2019 to July 2019 at Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital.ca 100 hundred patients who were serologically positive either by Dengue NS1 antigen or by Dengue 1gM antibody were conveniently taken in the study and their features and investigations (laboratory and ultrasonography) were noted. These findings were also compared with 100 dengue patients who were studied in 2013 in the same institute. Changes in the presenting features were noted; while fever was found to be present 100% in both years, aches and pains were prominently less in 2019 as compared to 2013 (headache, retro orbital pain, backache 23% vs 90%; 3% vs 45%; I% vs 48% respectively). Rashes and itching were also found to be less in 2019 as compared to 2013 (4% vs 16%; I% vs 30% respectively). On the other hand, gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea and vomiting were more in 2019 (51% vs 30% respectively). Similarly, on imaging, there appeared to be more evidence of plasma leakage as seen with (mites, pleural effusion and thickened gallbladder compared to 2013; leucopenia was noted to be less in 2019 (45% vs 60%), but thrombocytopenia < 50,000/L was more in 2019 (49% vs 25%). Although the patients reflect a small section of society, it is quite evident that there is a shift in the pattern of dengue presentation, both in their features and imaging.
Pattern of Homicidal Death among the Post-Mortem Cases in a Metropolitan City of Bangladesh
Authors: Hossain Z , Mannan M , Islam MMU , Kabir HM , Mahmud S
Published: November 2020

Homicide means killing one human being by another humafilt is a global problem and has significant consequence for both social and economic security of the people as well as national development This study warmed to describe patterns of the homicidal behavior in a major metropolitan area. Dhaka city and the relationships among socio-demographic characteristics. This was a cross-sectional study during the period of July 2017 to June 2018 in the Department of Forensic Medicine, Dhaka Medical College. A total number of 935 cases wereautopsied during the period,of which 319 cases were included in the study as homicidaldeath. All the inquest reports and the challan were read through along with post-mortem reports during the study period. The data were collected during the autopsy as well as from the registration books (Govt. records.) in the department of Forensic Medicine, Dhaka Medical College.Out of 319 homicidal death, 227cases were above the age of 30 years (71.15 % of the total cases),233 cases were male (73.04 %) and 86 were female (26.95 %) whereas considering religion, the majority were Muslim 287 in number (89.20%) and the rest were other religion. According to the types of wound 198 cases were stab and eta-throat, 81 cases were strangulation, 32cases were firearm injury & the 08 cases were suffocated The majority of deceased resulting from stab and cut-throat injuries and those were above 30 years of age group. The most of homicidal death occurred among the young age group which is very alarming to the society and for the nation. So, we should be aware enough to prevent such cases.
Socio-economic Status Associated with Normotensive and Pre-eclamptic Women in Bangladesh
Authors: Khan NA , Islam K , Nahid N , Choudhury M
Published: November 2020

Pre-eclampsia is a disorder of 2nd half of pregnancy, which is characterized by a combination of hypertension, proteinuria and edema; secondary to decreased placental perfusion. It is commonly associated with reduced weight, diameter and volume of placenta, along with other microscopic changes. This was a comparative study, of 220 pregnant women, selected with inclusion and exclusion criteria from 3 different medical colleges - Dhaka Medical College and Hospital, Sir Salimullah Medical College and Milford Hospital and Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College and Hospital. The objective of this study is to see the association of sods economic status of selected normotensive and pre-eclamptic women in Bangladesh. Those 220 cases were then divided into 2 groups - a study group, consisting of 110 pre-eclamptic women and a control group consisting of 110 normotensive pregnant women. The sample size was determined using the standard formula. The study was then explained to each individual subject and informed consent was taken. Standard pretested questionnaire was used to collect necessary information regarding their age, residential status, educational background, occupation, age of marriage, monthly income, dietary information and nutritional status. All interviews were conducted in the hospital. Dietary information was collected by 7 days food frequency questionnaire and food score was determined. Anthropometric and biochemical tests were carried out. Urinary protein was evaluated by the Heat Coagulation test. It was found that majority of the pre-eclamptic women were in the age group of 18-24 (56.36%) years, semi-urban (70.90%), housewives (56.36%), and 45.45% of the women could write. Almost half of the pre- eclamptic group (49.09%) had a monthly income of 25,000 to 29,999 taka.
Projects Financed by the European Union’s 6th and 7th Framework Programmes for Research and Technological Development in the Andalusian Agrifood Sector. A Gender Perspective Analysis
Authors: Gómez-Figueroa Rosario , Sanchís-Vidal Amelia , Palma-Martos Luis
Published: November 2020

Framework Programmes for Research and Technological Development are the European Union’s key tool for financing research projects and initiatives. The objective of this study is to analyse the impact of research projects in the Andalusian agrifood sector that were financed by the 6th and 7th Framework Programmes from a gender perspective. Our methodology is based on the analysis of survey responses of the researchers who have participated in these projects. Using the data from their responses, we conduct a descriptive analysis from a cross-cutting gender perspective and also analyse the outcomes and results of each project. Our conclusions could serve as guidelines to improve the implementation of the Horizon 2020 Programme with regard to the equality of opportunities between men and women.
Is Social Media a Passport to SMEs’ Foreign Market Entry?
Authors: Pinto da Cunha Brandão Amélia Maria , Faria Inês , Gadekar Mahesh
Published: November 2020

Social media has provided opportunities for businesses to develop close relationships with customers leading to customers’ engagement as it influences loyalty and satisfaction, and assists in expanding the markets. While small and medium enterprises (SME) are at a disadvantage compared to large firms, establishing management control in a foreign market remains a challenge. In addition, a considerable number of studies on foreign market entry mode choice have concentrated on large firms. Moreover, social media has become increasingly relevant for SME to “level the playing ground” with large firms. However, little is known about the SME role in engaging with their customers and especially in how SME use social media capabilities. We respond to this gap in the literature by exploring how SME use social media platforms to connect with customers in a foreign market. A qualitative analysis was conducted through in-depth interviews with six Portuguese firms. The findings indicate that social media provides a distinctive pathway to SME to connect emotionally with customers in a foreign market.
Sectoral Analysis of Environmental Economics: The View from Ukraine
Authors: Biloskurskyy Ruslan , Verstiak Andrii , Vinnychuk Igor
Published: November 2020

The study is devoted to environmentally extended input-output tables in the form of economic analysis based on the interdependencies between economic sectors. The Leontief-Ford model is considered as a basic method for research. This model generalizes the Leontief model in two groups of industries (production): primary (sectors of material production) and secondary production (industry, dealing with the destruction of pollutants). The analysis of the sectoral structure gave a general view of the current situation in Ukraine. The regional breakdown requires the development and implementation of regional concepts, strategies, programs of ecological and economic development. They should be based on the Strategy of macroeconomic development with the priority of the ecological economy formation, and its goals are formulated and based on the analysis of the sectoral structure of the economy. The short-term strategy should be based on structural changes in the economy with a gradual minimization of resource intensity and waste generation.
Sustainable Investing Based on Momentum Strategies in Emerging Stock Markets: A Case Study for Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) of India
Authors: Spulbar Cristi , Ejaz Abdullah , Birau Ramona , Trivedi Jatin
Published: November 2020

This research article examines the profitability on the momentum portfolios in the case of the emerging stock market of India, i.e. Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Sustainable investing integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) characteristics into investment decisions. Risk management is one of the most significant ranking factors determining the adoption of corporate strategies based on sustainable investing. A sustainable stock market provides a transparent and effective solution to inherent challenges related to environmental, social, economic and corporate governance issues. The theoretical and empirical analysis conducted in this research article reveals the status of BSE of India in this regard. A company's sustainable market orientation is very important for future developments. The practical significance of this research paper is to investigate the profitability of momentum strategies in Bombay Stock Exchange of India, which is an emergent market. Moreover, the presence of short term momentum effect on Indian stock market is basically an anomaly caused by behavioral and risk-based portfolio construction factors. On the other hand, momentum strategies is a reliable alternative with strong empirical evidence to both fundamental approaches of classical finance, namely efficient market hypothesis (EMH) and behavioral finance paradigm.
Gender Diversity in Boardrooms and on Supervisory Boards and its Relation to Stock Prices
Authors: Ligocká Marie
Published: November 2020

Despite the fact that the labour force participation rate of women declined in the company bodies of publicly traded companies in 2017, there has been a growing representation of women in these positions in Europe. The representation of women is important due to the use of available human resources, the improvement in the quality of human capital and the positive effect on economic development. Gender imbalance in the management and supervisory bodies of publicly traded companies can be associated with lower management effectiveness, a decision-making quality that can influence the business situation of companies, which could be related to stock price development. Thus, this paper is focuses on examining the relationship between gender diversity in boardrooms and on supervisory boards and the stock prices of selected European publicly traded companies. The results show that there are dissimilar relations between stock prices and gender variables among the sectors and countries analysed.
Higher Education Funding and Economic Growth: Empirical Evidence from Croatia
Authors: Radić Maja Nikšić , Paleka Hana
Published: November 2020

Deprived of investment in education, no country can expect sustainable economic growth and development. Higher education is particularly a priceless tool in today's era of globalization that requires continuous education to keep up with new knowledge. According to UNESCO (2014), higher education is no longer a luxury; it is essential to national, social and economic development. The impact of education on economic growth is possible to observe within the so-called ‘education led growth hypothesis’. The main aim of this paper it to analyse the higher education size and structure, model and financing sources in Croatia and to test the ‘education led growth hypothesis’ on the example of Croatia. The study will apply the Granger causality test to evaluate if there is any causal relationship between investment in higher education and economic growth in Croatia.
An Intelligent Method Based Medical Image Compression
Authors: Mishra Jibanananda , Parida Soumya Ranjan , Mohanty Mihir N. , Jena Ranjan Kumar
Published: November 2020

Compression methods are important in many medical applications to ensure fast interactivity through large sets of images (e.g. volumetric data sets, image databases), for searching context dependant images and for quantitative analysis of measured data. Medical data are increasingly represented in digital form. The limitations in transmission bandwidth and storage space on one side and the growing size of image datasets on the other side has necessitated the need for efficient methods and tools for implementation. Many techniques for achieving data compression have been introduced. Wavelet transform techniques currently provide the most promising approach to high-quality image compression, which is essential for Teleradiology. This paper presents an approach of intelligent method to design a vector quantizer for image compression. The image is compressed without any loss of information. It also provides a comparative study in the view of simplicity, storage space, robustness and transfer time of various vector quantization methods. The proposed approach presents an efficient method of vector quantization for image compression and application of SOFM.
Parallel energy-efficient coverage optimization using WSN with Image Compression
Authors: Mishra Jibanananda , Jena Ranjan Kumar , Parida Rabinarayana , Panda Abinash
Published: November 2020

Energy constraint is an important issue in wireless sensor networks. This paper proposes a distributed energy optimization method for target tracking applications. Sensor nodes are clustered by maximum entropy clustering. Then, the sensing field is divided for parallel sensor deployment optimization. For each cluster, the coverage and energy metrices are calculated by grid exclusion algorithm and Dijkstra’s algorithm, respectively. Cluster heads perform parallel particle swarm optimization to maximize the coverage metric and minimize the energy metric. Particle filter is improved by combing the radial basis function network, which constructs the process model. Thus, the target position is predicted by the improved particle filter. Dynamic awakening and optimal sensing scheme are then discussed in dynamic energy management mechanism. A group of sensor nodes which are located in the vicinity of the target will be awakened up and have the opportunity to report their data. The selection of sensor node is optimized considering sensing accuracy and energy consumption. Experimental results verify that energy efficiency of wireless sensor network is enhanced by parallel particle swarm optimization, dynamic awakening approach, and sensor node selection.
Significance of Vowel Onset Point Information for Speaker Verification
Authors: Pradhan Gayadhar , Prasanna S. R. Mahadeva
Published: November 2020

This work demonstrates the significance of information about vowel onset points (VOPs) for speaker verification. VOP is defined as the instant at which the onset of vowel takes place. Vowel-like regions can be identified using VOPs. By production, vowel-like regions have impulse-like excitation and therefore impulse-response of vocal tract system is better manifested in them, and are relatively high signal to noise ratio (SNR) regions. Speaker information extracted from such regions may therefore be more discriminative. Due to this better speaker modeling and reliable testing may be possible using the features extracted from vowel-like regions. It is demonstrated in this work that for clean and matched conditions, relatively less number of frames from vowel-like regions are sufficient for speaker modeling and testing. Alternatively, for degraded and mismatched conditions, vowel-like regions provide better performance.
Speaker Recognition using Supra-segmental Level Excitation Information
Authors: Pati Debadatta , Prasanna S. R. Mahadeva
Published: November 2020

Speaker specific information present in the excitation signal is mostly viewed from sub-segmental, segmental and supra-segmental levels. In this work, the supra-segmental level information is explored for recognizing speakers. Earlier study has shown that, combined use of pitch and epoch strength vectors provides useful supra-segmental information. However, the speaker recognition accuracy achieved by supra-segmental level feature is relatively poor than other levels source information. May be the modulation information present at the supra-segmental level of the excitation signal is not manifested properly in pith and epoch strength vectors. We propose a method to model the supra-segmental level modulation information from residual mel frequency cepstral coefficient (R-MFCC) trajectories. The evidences from R-MFCC trajectories combined with pitch and epoch strength vectors are proposed to represent supra-segmental information. Experimental results show that compared to pitch and epoch strength vectors, the proposed approach provides relatively improved performance. Further, the proposed supra-segmental level information is relatively more complimentary to other levels information.
Soft Computing Approach To Automatic Test Pattern Generation For Sequential Vlsi Circuit
Authors: Mohanty Monalisa , Patnaik S. N.
Published: November 2020

Due to the constant development in the integrated circuits, the automatic test pattern generation problem become more vital for sequential vlsi circuits in these days. Also testing of integrating circuits and systems has become a difficult problem. In this paper we have discussed the problem of the automatic test sequence generation using particle swarm optimization(PSO) and technique for structure optimization of a deterministic test pattern generator using genetic algorithm(GA).
Designing of an Automated Power Meter Reading with Zigbee Communication
Authors: Kommu Nagaraju , Nagamani Pammi. , Kollam Manoj
Published: November 2020

This paper presents the design and implementation of Automatic Power Meter (APM), The APM is implemented using an ARM and Zigbee Based power meter Communication Module. The design presents a new methodology for avoiding the high construction and maintenance costs in the existing meter reading technology. Using an APM with network technologies has become a trend today. The designed PMZCM system avoids the human intervention in Power Management. If the Consumer doesn’t pay the bill in time, the power connection will be disconnected from the remote server automatically. It displays the corresponding billing information on LCD and sends data to the server through the Zigbee Module. The ARM based hardware system consists of a processor core board and the peripheral board. The entire programming is based on Embedded C Language. This system provides efficient meter reading, avoiding the billing error and reduces the maintenance cost. This paper also addresses advantages of implementing the Zigbee communication module and design detail and discusses the advanced security of the data communications/transmission.
Atasun Optik ‘Görüşürüz’ Reklam Filminin Edimbilim Açısından Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: KİRAZ Mehmet Ali
Published: November 2020

Günümüzde dil olgusuna geleneksel bakıştan daha çok dilbilimsel açıdan bakıldığını söyleyebiliriz. Özelikle sözcelem kuramlarından sonra, gerek dil öğretiminde gerekse dilin kendi yapısıyla ilgili çalışmalarda dilbilimsel bakış açısı daha belirleyici olmuştur. Bu kuramlardan biri olan “edimbilim” dil kullanımını ve algılanmasını farklı açılardan değerlendirmektedir. Ortaya çıktığı ilk zamanlarda felsefi bir hareket olarak görülen edimbilim, zamanla dilbilimin en önemli alanlarından biri olmuştur. Edimbilim, dilin kullanımını tek bir açıdan değil birçok açıdan değerlendirerek yorumlamaya çalışan bir yaklaşımdır. Edimbilimle ilgili günümüzde de birçok çalışma yapılmaktadır. Bu çalışmalardaki temel amaç, dili daha iyi anlayabilmektir. Dilin kim tarafından, nerede, ne zaman ve nasıl kullanıldığına eğilen edimbilim, göstergebilim açısından da oldukça önemli bir alandır. Günümüzde insan algısını yönetmenin birçok yolu olmakla birlikte, gelişen teknik imkânlar sayesinde en çok kullanılan yöntemin; iletişim teknolojileri olduğunu söyleyebiliriz. Tüketim tercihlerimizden siyasi görüşlerimize, tuttuğumuz takımdan beğendiğimiz sanatçılara kadar uzanan çizgide algı yönetimlerinin belirleyici olduğu, hemen herkes tarafından kabul edilmektedir. İletişim ve teknoloji çağı olarak adlandırılan çağımızda, reklamların özellikle tüketim tercihlerimize yön verdiği su götürmez bir gerçektir. Reklamların içinde kullanılan dilin, düz sözden öte derin yapısıyla, edimleriyle birçok algımıza hitap ettiğini söyleyebiliriz. Edimbilime göre dilin kullanımının üç temel edimi vardır: Düzsöz, edimsöz, etkisöz. Bu makalede, 35 saniyelik “ATASUN OPTİK ‘Görüşürüz’ Reklam Filmi”, görselleri ve sözleriyle birlikte edimbilimin düzsöz edimi, edimsöz edimi ve etkisöz edimi açısından değerlendirilmeye çalışıldı.
Birth trauma from the perspective of perinatal counsellors: A mini focus group study
Authors: Baptie Grace , Mueller Januário Elena , Norman Alyson
Published: November 2020

One in five women in the UK develop mental health problems during pregnancy or in the first year after childbirth. ‘Birth trauma’ is a common birth-related mental health issue which stems from perceiving childbirth as a traumatic experience; the term ‘birth trauma’ also encompasses living with and experiencing the accompanying symptoms of trauma after childbirth. A mini focus group study was conducted with two experienced perinatal counsellors to discuss their experiences working with parents struggling with birth trauma. Analysis of the focus group revealed five key themes: the complexity of birth trauma; the power of communication; changes in culture; falling through the gaps and coping with trauma. The themes identified reflect previous academic research on parent and clinician experiences of birth trauma as well as national reports aimed at improving maternity care for parents.
Persepsi Masyarakat terhadap Kerusakan Lingkungan Akibat Penambangan Timah di Kecamatan Koba, Kabupaten Bangka Tengah
Authors: Ferianda Agung
Published: November 2020

Bangka island is the biggest Tin Mining centre at Indonesia, bt this mining activity effect to environment damage. Because of that, this research head for study the society to environment damage as consequence of Tin mining activity. Research method that use is survey. Respondent in this research are family head at Nibung village. Berok Village and Simpang Perlang village. The sum of respondent is 90 family heads. Variable that use in this research are dependent variable and independent variable. Dependent variable that is perception and independent variable are education, knowledge, occupation, income, sum of consist of qualitative descriptive analysis and quantitative analysis with helping of SPSS Program. In entire whole society perception about environment damage because of tin mining: 42 % belong to low perception category, 47 % belong to medium perception category, and 11 % belong to high category. Factor that most effecting to society perception is knowledge factor.
Accuracy of measurements performed on digital panoramic radiographs with and without an extra-oral calibration object
Authors: Mihanović Frane , Ivanović Anita
Published: November 2020

Aim: To investigate the accuracy of measurements in vertical and horizontal direction using an extra-oral calibration object placed in different positions on the panoramic radiograph in JPEG and DICOM image format.
Methods: Digital panoramic radiographs of a purpose made model with 32 removable teeth replaced with metal balls were taken. The measurements of metal balls were performed with and without the calibration object placed in the middle or on the side of the radiograph in JPEG and DICOM image formats.
Results: One sample t-test was used for the analyses of accuracy of measurements in vertical and horizontal direction. The most accurate vertical measurements were achieved in canine group in JPEG (6.02±0.04 mm, P=0.144) and DICOM (6.03±0.07 mm, P=0.104) formats using calibration object placed in the middle of the radiograph. The mean values of measurements in horizontal direction differed significantly from the real values (P<0.05) in all teeth groups regardless of the image format.
Conclusion: The most accurate measurements in vertical direction were achieved by placing the metal scale ruler extra-orally in the middle of panoramic radiograph independent of the image format. Reliable clinical accuracy for measurements in horizontal direction was achieved only in canine region (G2) in both image formats.
Humanização da saúde: da intenção à inteligência emotiva
Authors: Borges de Meneses Ramiro Délio
Published: November 2020

O chamado fenómeno emocional encontra-se presente no domínio da Humanização em Saúde, onde há uma relação entre os valores e a sua fenomenologia, que é fundamental para a humanização. Na humanização aparece a relação entre as ideais clínicas, e não só, com os seus e outros valores.
Perfil de envolvimento e perceção dos irmãos de crianças com necessidades especiais
Authors: Da Silva Reis Helena Isabel , Fernandes Mendes Alexandra , Carreira Jorge Joana , Dos Santos Canais Mariana , Cibel Évora Brás Tatiana
Published: November 2020

Introdução: A família é entendida como um sistema de relações dinâmicas, cujo funcionamento altera em decorrência de qualquer mudança entre um dos seus membros. De acordo com as práticas centradas na família em intervenção precoce, também os profissionais devem estar atentos ao subsistema fraternal e por isso este estudo teve como objetivo conhecer o perfil de envolvimento e a perceção dos irmãos de crianças com Necessidades Especiais (NE). A um conjunto de 38 irmãos de crianças com NE, aplicou-se o questionário Sibling Needs and Involvement Profile (SNIP), de forma a avaliar os domínios de Consciencialização, Sentimentos, Diversão, Auxílio e Advocacia da relação entre os irmãos. Os resultados mostraram um alfa de Cronbach de 0,929 conferindo assim bons valores de confiabilidade do questionário. Após análises estatísticas, todas as dimensões presentes no SNIP apresentaram uma média de pontuação inferior a 3 correspondendo a resultados mais positivos. A dimensão Consciencialização foi onde os valores se apresentaram mais baixos no que diz respeito à média de pontuação significando que os irmãos das crianças com NE sentem que não estão informados sobre a patologia/perturbação desenvolvimental da criança; no entanto, em relação à dimensão Sentimentos a média apresentouse mais alta. Diferenças significativas foram apresentadas nas dimensões Sentimentos e Diversão quando comparadas essas diferenças entre irmãos mais velhos e mais novos sendo que as pontuações são mais positivas encontram-se junto dos irmãos mais velhos. Estudos como este parecem evidenciar que o subsistema fraternal deve também ser uma preocupação dos profissionais de intervenção precoce.
Um caso clínico inesperado de envenenamento por Dendroaspis Polylepis (Mamba Negra) em Angola
Authors: Oliveira Paula , Tomás Esmael , Filipe Ermelindo , Viegas Edna , Carapichoso Vanda , Ulica Ernesto
Published: November 2020

Introdução: As Dendroaspis polylepis (mambas negras) são serpentes amplamente distribuídas por todas as províncias de Angola, cuja mordedura conduz ao colapso cardiopulmonar e à morte. O presente artigo tem como objetivo descrever o primeiro caso clínico em Angola de tratamento bem-sucedido de envenenamento por mamba negra. Para tal apresenta-se o caso clínico de uma paciente expatriada de nacionalidade chinesa, sexo feminino, 49 anos de idade, previamente saudável, com mordedura ocorrida por volta das 14 h do dia 27/05/2019. Após a picada, a doente auto infligiu-se cortes ao nível do local da picada. No serviço de urgência (20h30, Luanda) foi aplicado sedação, entubação orotraqueal e ventilação mecânica invasiva, seguido de transferência para a Unidade de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI) por volta das 12h do dia 28/05/2019 onde ficou sob sedoanalgesia em perfusão contínua com Midazolam e Fentanil. Iniciou o soro polivalente, 2UN 12/12 h, tendo feito um total de 6UN. Evolução com choque cardiogénico e necessidade de aminas em perfusão. Resultados: Rápida melhoria clínica com extubação ao sexto dia de internamento e interrupção da Dobutamina no dia seguinte e alta melhorada, ao nono dia de internamento. Conclusões: Julgamos terem existido alguns factores que tornaram possível a recuperação desta paciente nomeadamente: a) Os golpes autoinfligidos no dorso do pé tiveram um papel importante ao limitar a absorção do veneno. b) O tratamento inicial hospitalar com ventilação mecânica e acesso venoso. c) A existência de soro polivalente SAIMIR. d) Experiência da equipa médica no manuseio clínico do caso. e) Interação com toxicologista em venenos de serpentes nas diferentes etapas da evolução do caso.
Retenção intracanalar na reconstrução coronária de dentes tratados endodonticamente – uma revisão narrativa
Authors: Souza Júlio , Carvalho Oscar , Silva Filipe
Published: November 2020

Considerando o desempenho a longo prazo dos dentes tratados endodonticamente, são vários os fatores que podem conduzir ao insucesso, especialmente em estruturas dentárias com perda tecidual severa.
O objetivo do presente trabalho foi realizar uma revisão narrativa da literatura relativa aos diferentes retentores intracanalares para reconstrução coronária de dentes tratados endodonticamente. Os resultados encontrados apontam para a importância da manutenção de estrutura dentária a nível coronário no sucesso clínico a longo prazo. O tratamento endodôntico e a seleção de retentor intracanalar são determinantes para o prognóstico a longo prazo. Apesar da evolução dos materiais e técnicas adesivas nos últimos anos, há limitações mecânicas e geométricas dos materiais retentores intracanalares para compensar a perda de estrutura dentária. Como consequência, falhas clínicas levam a situações de re-tratamento ou perda de elementos dentários com desconforto e maior custo aos pacientes.
Adaptação transcultural e validação da versão moçambicana da Stroke Rehabilitation Assessment of Movement
Authors: Martins Maria Elisabete
Published: November 2020

Introdução: A utilização de instrumentos de medida padronizados e fidedignos é um pré-requisito das boas práticas da Fisioterapia e permite monitorizar os resultados da intervenção e reclamar credibilidade científica para a profissão. A Stroke Rehabilitation Assessment of Movement (STREAM) é um instrumento muito utilizado na avaliação das limitações a nível do movimento voluntário e da mobilidade básica em utentes com sequelas de Acidente Vascular Cerebral (AVC). Objetivo: Contribuir para a adaptação transcultural e validação da versão portuguesa da STREAM, ao contexto cultural e linguístico Moçambicano. Materiais e Métodos: Foram utilizadas duas amostras distintas: 1) 9 peritos analisaram a validade de conteúdo; 2) 70 utentes com sequelas de AVC selecionados por conveniência do Hospital Central de Nampula (HCN) e do Hospital Geral de Mavalane (HGM), foram submetidos à aplicação da escala STREAM por 6 observadores independentes, com a finalidade de analisar a fiabilidade do instrumento. Resultados: A versão Moçambicana da STREAM, revelou para a validade de conteúdo, um consenso absoluto (100%) entre os elementos do painel de peritos; para a reprodutibilidade inter-observador, os valores do Coeficiente de Correlação Intraclasse (CCI) indicaram um índice de concordância perfeita, com valores de CCI que variaram entre 0,980-0,993 no HCN e entre 0,980-1,000 no HGM e, uma boa consistência interna com valores de alfa de Cronbach entre 0,904-0,998 no HCN e entre 0,881-1,000 no HGM, para cada uma das 3 subescalas e para o total da escala. Conclusão: A versão Moçambicana da escala STREAM revelou ser válida e fiável para as propriedades psicométricas investigadas (...)
EDUCAÇÃO EM SAÚDE PARA APOIO AO ALEITAMENTO MATERNO EXCLUSIVO
Authors: BRAGA MILAYDE SERRA
Published: November 2020

O aleitamento materno exclusivo e de extrema importancia para o desenvolvimento infantil, especificamente para o sistema estomatognatico, podendo evitar futuros problemas de maloclusoes. Contudo, existem casos de criancas que nao possuem acesso ao aleitamento materno exclusivo e isso contribui negativamente com o desenvolvimento mastigatorio e craniofacial, alem de problemas a longos prazos. Por isso a importancia da educacao em saude para dar apoio ao aleitamento materno exclusivo para mulheres e familias. Objetiva-se determinar de que maneira o aleitamento materno influencia no desenvolvimento infantil, as consequencias ao sistema estomatognatico do bebe que nao tem acesso a este metodo e, a partir disso, demonstrar a importancia da educacao e promocao do aleitamento natural para a mae e para o bebe.,
COMPLICAÇÕES E CUIDADOS NUTRICIONAIS NO PROCEDIMENTO DA CIRURGIA BARIÁTRICA POR MA ABSORÇÃO-RESTRIÇÃO BYPASS GÁSTRICO EM Y DE ROUX
Authors: MELO SAVIO TORRES , OLIVEIRA ANA CLARA DA SILVA , SOUSA AMANDA RAQUEL SILVA , OLIVEIRA ANA CLARA DA SILVA , OLIVEIRA MIRELA DE SOUSA , SILVA DENNYA DE OLIVEIRA , MARTINS MARIA DO PERPETUO SOCORRO CARVALHO
Published: November 2020

Considera-se a cirurgia bariatrica como uma alternativa terapeutica eficaz para reducao de peso a medio e longo prazo, porem, os pacientes submetidos ao procedimento tornam-se vulneraveis ao desenvolvimento de deficiencias nutricionais, devido as alteracoes morfofisiologicas decorrentes. O objetivo do trabalho foi identificar as principais complicacoes e os cuidados nutricionais no procedimento da cirurgia bariatrica por ma absorcao/restricao da cirurgia bariatrica: Bypass Gastrico em Y de Roux. O trabalho trata-se de um estudo de revisao da literatura, no qual utilizou estudos publicados entre os anos de 2004 a 2018, pesquisados nas bases de dados, mostraram que o perfil dos pacientes submetidos a cirurgia bariatrica foi de individuos do sexo feminino, com idade media de 37,7 anos, em que estavam classificados com IMC na faixa de obesidade grau III. As principais complicacoes encontradas no pos-cirurgico foram a Fistula digestiva, Hernia incisional, Colelitiase e a Intolerancia Alimentar a alimentos proteicos, onde as intervencoes nutricionais sao voltadas para diminuir as probabilidades de ocorrer as complicacoes, para recuperar o estado nutricional atraves da Nutricao Parenteral, com o uso de suplementos de proteina isolada, com suplementacao de vitaminas B12, C, D e K. Diante disto, conclui-se que e fundamental o acompanhamento e o cuidado nutricional para todos os pacientes submetidos ao procedimento cirurgico da bariatrica, garantindo ao paciente uma recuperacao.,