bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sinais, sintomas e complicações do infarto agudo do miocárdio
Authors: Passinho Renata Soares , Primo Cândida Caniçali , Romero Sipolatti Walckiria Garcia , Fioresi Mirian
Published: January 2018

RESUMOObjetivo: analisar as produções científicas a respeito da frequência dos sinais, sintomas e complicações do infarto agudo do miocárdio. Método: revisão integrativa, com busca publicações entre 2010 a 2014 nas bases de dados LILACS, MEDLINE e CINAHL. O processo de análise dos 122 artigos selecionados deu-se por meio da leitura exploratória e crítica dos títulos, resumos e dos resultados das pesquisas, onde se buscaram os fenômenos relacionados ao IAM (sinais, sintomas e complicações). Resultados: A dor no peito (N = 75), a insuficiência cardíaca (N = 52), a dispneia (N= 24) e a arritmia (N= 20) foram os sinais e sintomas mais encontrados. Conclusão: a dor no peito é o sintoma mais frequente da doença. O reconhecimento precoce desses fenômenos irá contribuir para a melhoria do prognóstico da pessoa acometida. Descritores: Cuidados de Enfermagem; Diagnóstico de Enfermagem; Infarto Agudo do Miocárdio; Classificação; Enfermeiras e Enfermeiros; Cardiologia.ABSTRACTObjective: to analyze the scientific productions regarding the frequency of signs, symptoms and complications of acute myocardial infarction. Method: integrative review, with search publications between 2010 to 2014, in the databases LILACS, MEDLINE and CINAHL. The process of analysis of the 122 articles selected was based on the exploratory and critical reading of the titles, abstracts and results of the research, in which the AMI-related phenomena (signs, symptoms and complications) were searched. Results: chest pain (N = 75), heart failure (N = 52), dyspnea (N = 24) and arrhythmia (N = 20) were the most common signs and symptoms. Conclusion: chest pain is the most frequent symptom of the disease. The early recognition of these phenomena will contribute to the improvement of the prognosis of the affected person. Descriptors: Nursing Care; Nursing diagnosis; Acute Myocardial Infarction; Classification; Nurses and Nurses; Cardiology.RESUMENObjetivo: analizar las producciones científicas acerca de la frecuencia de los signos, síntomas y complicaciones del infarto agudo de miocardio. Método: revisión integrativa, con búsqueda publicaciones entre 2010 a 2014, en las bases de datos LILACS, MEDLINE y CINAHL. El proceso de análisis de los 122 artículos seleccionados se dio por medio de la lectura exploratoria y crítica de los títulos, resúmenes y de los resultados de las investigaciones, donde se buscaron los fenómenos relacionados al IAM (signos, síntomas y complicaciones). Resultados: el dolor en el pecho (N = 75), la insuficiencia cardiaca (N = 52), la disnea (N = 24) y la arritmia (N = 20) fueron los signos y síntomas más encontrados. Conclusión: el dolor en el pecho es el síntoma más frecuente de la enfermedad. El reconocimiento precoz de estos fenómenos contribuirá a la mejora del pronóstico de la persona acometida. Descriptores: Cuidados de Enfermería; Diagnóstico de Enfermería; Infarto Agudo de Miocardio; Clasificación; Enfermeras y Enfermeras; Cardiología.
Análise de sobrevida de mulheres com câncer de mama
Authors: Dias Jenika Ferreira , Martins Natália Silva , Gradim Clícia Valim Côrtes
Published: January 2018

RESUMOObjetivo: avaliar a sobrevida, em cinco anos, de mulheres com câncer de mama. Método: estudo quantitativo, descritivo, exploratório, documental, constituído de 62 prontuários de mulheres atendidas em um Projeto de Extensão. Os dados foram analisados pelo Teste Exato de Fisher, Curva de Kaplan Meier e software R. Resultados: 61,29% (n=38) tiveram câncer de mama com idade entre 50-69 anos; 35,49% (n=22) foram acometidas por metástase; 37,1% (n=23) delas morreram, sendo que a maior causa foi o câncer de mama 87% (n=54). A sobrevida foi de 80%, com tempo médio de 11,27 anos. As mulheres que tiveram metástase possuíam 3,67 mais chances de morrer (p=0,00658), por isso, elas tiveram uma sobrevida menor (p= 00171). Conclusão: a incidência do câncer de mama foi maior em pacientes com faixa etária de 50-69 anos, o que está em acordo com a cobertura de programas de rastreamento preconizados pelo Ministério da Saúde. Descritores: Neoplasias da Mama; Análise de Sobrevida; Enfermagem Oncológica.  ABSTRACTObjective: to evaluate the survival, in five years, of women with breast cancer. Method: quantitative, descriptive, exploratory, documental study, consisting of 62 charts of women attended in an Extension Project. Data were analyzed by Fisher's Exact Test, Kaplan Meier Curve and software R. Results: 61.29% (n = 38) had breast cancer aged 50-69 years; 35.49% (n = 22) were metastasized; 37.1% (n = 23) of them died, and the greatest cause was 87% breast cancer (n = 54). The survival rate was 80%, with an average time of 11.27 years. Women who had metastases had 3.67 more chances of dying (p = 0.00658), therefore, they had a shorter survival (p = 00171). Conclusion: the incidence of breast cancer was higher in patients aged 50-69 years, which is in agreement with the coverage of screening programs recommended by the Ministry of Health. Descriptors: Breast neoplasms; Survival analysis; Oncology Nursing.RESUMENObjetivo: evaluar la supervivencia, en cinco años, de mujeres con cáncer de mama. Método: estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, exploratorio, documental, constituido de 62 prontuarios de mujeres atendidas en un Proyecto de Extensión. Los datos fueron analizados por la Prueba Exacta de Fisher, Curva de Kaplan Meier y software R. Resultados: 61.29% (n = 38) tuvieron cáncer de mama con edad de 50-69 años; El 35.49% (n = 22) fueron acometidas por metástasis; 37.1% (n = 23) de ellas murieron, siendo que la mayor causa fue el cáncer de mama 87% (n = 54). La sobrevida fue del 80%, con tiempo promedio de 11.27 años. Las mujeres que tuvieron metástasis tenían 3.67 más veces de morir (p = 0.00658), por lo, que tuvieron una supervivencia menor (p = 00171). Conclusión: la incidencia del cáncer de mama fue mayor en pacientes con edades de 50-69 años, lo que está en acuerdo con la cobertura de programas de rastreo preconizados por el Ministerio de Salud. Descriptores: Neoplasias de la Mama; Análisis de la Supervivência; Enferméria Oncológica.
Cadernos de atenção básica: saúde da criança, aleitamento materno e alimentação complementar
Authors: Dos Santos Maria Carolina Salustino , Guedes Rodrigues Wilma Ferreira , Simões Candeia Rozileide Martins , Tavares Jardene Soares , Andrade Kaliane Gomes , Lopes Rodrigues Brenda Feitosa
Published: January 2018

Atualização do CAB nº 23 de 2009. Caderno com o objetivo de sensibilizar e dar subsídio aos profissionais da Atenção Básica num contexto de redes de atenção, visando a potencializar ações de promoção da alimentação saudável e de apoio ao aleitamento materno, numa linha de cuidado integral à Saúde da Criança.
Particularidades de idosos hipertensos à adesão ao tratamento medicamentoso
Authors: Sousa Rita De Cássia , Lucena Adriana Lira Rufino de , Nascimento Wellyson Souza do , Ferreira Thalys Maynnard Costa , Lima Carla Lidiane Jácome de , Ferreira Josefa Danielma Lopes , Matos Suellen Duarte de Oliveira , Costa Marta Miriam Lopes
Published: January 2018

RESUMOObjetivo: verificar em idosos hipertensos as particularidades que envolvem a adesão ao tratamento medicamentoso. Método: estudo qualitativo, descritivo e exploratório, com 20 idosos hipertensos, participantes de um Projeto de Extensão desenvolvido por uma Instituição de Ensino Particular, a partir de entrevista semiestruturada analisada pela Técnica de Análise de Conteúdo. Resultados: existe conhecimento dos idosos acerca da hipertensão e suas repercussões no organismo, como também há adesão ao tratamento perante o autocuidado e cuidados familiares. Conclusão: a compreensão em relação ao processo saúde e doença permite que intervenções terapêuticas sejam realizadas de forma menos biologicista, priorizando a interação entre os profissionais da saúde, idosos e familiares que convivem com a hipertensão dentro de um sistema de saúde funcional. Descritores: Enfermagem; Hipertensão; Doença Crônica; Idoso.ABSTRACTObjective: to verify the particularities that involve adherence to the drug treatment in the hypertensive elderly people. Method: this is a qualitative, descriptive and exploratory study, with 20 elderly hypertensive individuals, participants of an Extension Project developed by a Private Education Institution, from a semi-structured interview analyzed by the Content Analysis Technique. Results: the elderly people are aware of hypertension and its repercussions in the body, as well as adherence to treatment before self-care and family care. Conclusion: understanding of the health and disease process allows therapeutic interventions to be performed in a less biological way, prioritizing the interaction between health professionals, the elderly and family members living with hypertension within a functional health system. Descriptors: Nursing; Hypertension; Chronic Disease; Old Man.RESUMENObjetivo: verificar en ancianos hipertensos las particularidades que envuelven la adherencia al tratamiento medicamentoso. Método: estudio cualitativo, descriptivo y exploratorio, con 20 ancianos hipertensos, participantes de un Proyecto de Extensión desarrollado por una Institución de Enseñanza Particular, a partir de entrevista semi-estructurada analizada por la Técnica de Análisis de Contenido. Resultados: existe conocimiento de los ancianos acerca da hipertensión y sus repercusiones en el organismo, como también hay adherencia al tratamiento frente al autocuidado y cuidados familiares. Conclusión: la comprensión en relación al proceso salud y enfermedad permite que intervenciones terapéuticas sean realizadas de forma menos biologicista, priorizando la interacción entre los profesionales de la salud, ancianos y familiares que conviven con la hipertensión dentro de un sistema de salud funcional. Descriptores: Enfermería; Hipertensión; Enfermedad Crónica; Ancianos.
Análise da completitude das notificações de violência perpetradas contra crianças
Authors: Silva Lygia Maria Pereira da , Santos Taciana Mirella Batista dos , Santiago Sabrina Roberta Vitorino , Melo Thaise Queiroz de , Cardoso Mirian Domingos
Published: January 2018

RESUMOObjetivo: analisar a completitude dos registros de violência notificada contra crianças. Método: estudo quantitativo, transversal, com 4.252 crianças vítimas de violência notificadas no sistema de vigilância de violências e acidentes. A completitude foi mensurada por meio de 27 variáveis presentes na ficha de notificação, considerando os seguintes parâmetros: ‘Excelente’>95% de preenchimento; ‘Bom’ de 95-90%; ‘Regular’ de 90-80%; ‘Ruim’ de 80-50%; e ‘Muito Ruim’ <50%. Resultados: a notificação no período de 2009 a 2012 tem se mantido crescente, verificando um incremento de 212,6%. Das 27 variáveis analisadas, 12 tiveram completitude ‘Ruim’ e duas completitudes ‘Muito Ruim’. Conclusão: a baixa completitude da ficha de notificação de violência aumenta a possibilidade de vieses, além de comprometer o serviço de vigilância e proteção dessas crianças. Descritores: Maus-Tratos Infantis; Sistema de Informação em Saúde; Epidemiologia; Base De Dados.ABSTRACTObjective: to analyze the completeness of the records of violence against children. Method: quantitative study with 4,252 children who were victims of violence as reported in the violence and accident surveillance system. Completeness was measured by means of 27 variables present in the notification form, considering the following parameters: 'Excellent' > 95% of completeness; 'Good' 95-90%; 'Regular' 90-80%; 'Bad' 80-50%; and 'Very Bad' < 50%. Results: the notifications in the period from 2009 to 2012 increased by 212.6%. Of the 27 analyzed variables, 12 had 'Bad' completeness, and two had 'Very Bad' completeness. Conclusion: the poor completeness of violence notification forms increases the possibility of bias and hampers the service of surveillance and protection of children. Descriptors: Child Abuse; Health Information Systems; Epidemiology; Database.RESUMENObjetivo: analizar la completitud de los registros de violencia notificada contra niños. Método: estudio cuantitativo, transversal, con 4.252 niños víctimas de violencia notificadas en el sistema de vigilancia de violencias y accidentes. La completitud fue medida por medio de 27 variables presentes en la ficha de notificación, considerando los siguientes parámetros: ‘Excelente’>95% de completo; ‘Bueno’ de 95-90%; ‘Regular’ de 90-80%; ‘Malo’ de 80-50%; y ‘Muy Malo’ <50%. Resultados: la notificación en el período de 2009 a 2012 se ha mantenido creciente, verificando un incremento de 212,6%. De las 27 variables analizadas, 12 tuvieron completitud ‘Mala’ y dos tuvieron completitud ‘Muy Mala’. Conclusión: la baja completitud de la ficha de notificación de violencia aumenta la posibilidad de vieses, además de comprometer el servicio de vigilancia y protección de esos niños. Descriptores: Maltrato a los Niños; Sistemas de Información en Salud; Epidemiologia; Base de Datos.
Representações sociais de estudantes universitários sobre hábitos saudáveis
Authors: Brazil Jamille Marinho , Milagres Maria Patrícia , Duarte Ana Cristina Santos , Rocha Roseanne Montargil
Published: January 2018

RESUMOObjetivo: analisar a estrutura representacional de estudantes universitários sobre o tema saudável. Método: estudo quantiqualitativo, descritivo e exploratório, fundamentado na Teoria das Representações Sociais, a partir da abordagem estrutural ou teoria do núcleo central, realizado com 100 estudantes universitários. Para a coleta de dados, utilizou-se a técnica de evocações livres de palavras, sendo o termo indutor a palavra saudável. A análise foi realizada com o auxílio do software EVOC. Resultados: evidenciou-se que o tema saudável tem as palavras atividade física, frutas, alimentação saudável, verduras, água, dormir e legumes. Conclusão: o estudo permitiu a compreensão da estrutura das representações em questão demonstrando uma objetivação pertinente dos atores sociais sobre o tema saudável. Descritores: Psicologia Social; Estilo de Vida; Comportamentos Saudáveis.ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the representational structure of university students on the healthy subject. Method: a quantitative, descriptive and exploratory study, based on the Theory of Social Representations, based on the structural approach or central core theory, performed with 100 university students. For the data collection, the technique of free evocations of words was used, the term inducer being the word healthy. The analysis was performed with the help of EVOC software. Results: it was evidenced that the healthy theme has the words physical activity, fruits, healthy eating, vegetables, water, sleeping and vegetables. Conclusion: the study allowed the understanding of the structure of the representations in question, demonstrating a pertinent objectification of the social actors on the healthy theme. Descriptors: Social Psyschology; Life Style; Health Behavior.RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar la estructura representacional de estudiantes universitarios sobre el tema saludable. Método: estudio cualitativo, descriptivo y exploratorio, fundamentado en la Teoría de las Representaciones Sociales, a partir del abordaje estructural o teoría del núcleo central, realizado con 100 estudiantes universitarios. Para la recolección de datos, se utilizó la técnica de evocaciones libres de palabras, siendo el término inductor la palabra sana. El análisis fue realizado con la ayuda del software EVOC. Resultados: se evidenció que el tema sano tiene las palabras actividad física, frutas, alimentación saludable, verduras, agua, dormir y legumbres. Conclusión: el estudio permitió la comprensión de la estructura de las representaciones en cuestión, demostrando una objetivación pertinente de los actores sociales sobre el tema saludable. Descriptores: Psicología Social; Estilo de Vida; Conductas Saludables.
Nerd vs. bro: Geek privilege, idiosyncrasy, and triumphalism
Authors: Reagle Joseph
Published: January 2018

Increasingly, geek culture is criticized as one that is biased; in particular, geek claims of meritocracy are thought to be naïve because they do not recognize the privilege (i.e., unseen advantages) of extant members. But some geeks are resistant to this critique. Why? Beyond the natural tendency to be defensive and the unproductive comparison of personal suffering, there is a geek-specific reason. Geek identity is informed by the trope of geek triumphalism: early insecurity is superseded by a sense of superiority. Geeks’ intelligence, unconventional enthusiasms (e.g., technology and fantasy), and idiosyncratic dress contributed to their marginalization, leading them to believe they would never do the same to others. And these same characteristics, later in life, become sources of success and pride, leading them to think they are more open-minded, objective, and beyond bias.
Changing connectivities and renewed priorities: Status and challenges facing Nepali Internet
Authors: Pandey Shailesh , Regmi Nischal
Published: January 2018

Evidence available after the devastating April 2015 Nepal earthquake (Gorkha earthquake) illustrate uneven coverage and poor data consumption in Nepal in spite of impressive mobile Internet subscription numbers. Places with favourable terrain, higher population densities, and higher income have better connectivity. Online activity levels, on the other hand, do not always correspond with these factors. Overall, ownership of digital technologies and its use exhibit clear regional unevenness and a large urban-rural inequality. These geographical factors reflect differences in socio-demographic characteristics. Unfortunately, in Nepal, dominant discourses on the Internet brush aside these linkages. With deep structural inequalities, a resource-scarce economy, and a track record of poor governance, broadband connectivity will not reduce this development chasm. This paper calls for Nepali Internet discourses to be grounded in reality, detaching from a ‘self-evident’ development vision of connectivity.
Assessing the social media landscape: Online relational use-purposes and life satisfaction among Finns
Authors: Keipi Teo , Koiranen Ilkka , Koivula Aki , Räsänen Pekka
Published: January 2018

This study examines the social Internet use-purposes of Finns along with links to perceived life satisfaction. Here, associations between life satisfaction and various online behaviors linked to socialization are explored among the Finnish adult population, sigh data coming from nationally representative surveys focused on adult populations in Finland (N=1,600). Analysis shows that social media use is linked to both higher and lower levels of overall life satisfaction with differences between platforms used. The use of Instagram and different social messaging applications, such as WhatsApp, was linked higher life satisfaction while Facebook and Twitter use did not show any significant association; notably, Internet forum use showed a negative association with life satisfaction.
A critical discourse analysis of how the telecommunications industry influenced VoIP deregulation legislation in 36 states
Authors: Shaffer Gwen
Published: January 2018

About 36 U.S. states have enacted legislation that eliminates or reduces the authority of local and state agencies to regulate voice-over Internet protocol (VoIP) telephone services. This study draws on critical discourse analysis to examine how lawmakers and telecommunications providers associated widely supported policy goals — including job creation, technological innovation, consumer protection, digital equity and modernization — with less government oversight of phone and broadband services. The discourse surrounding passage of VoIP deregulation provides key insights into how the telecommunications industry, and legislative sponsors of the bills, adopted culturally symbolic phrases and touted populist goals to legitimize policies that weaken consumer protections. Ultimately, these policy frames — found within the dialogues and texts presented to various audiences — shape the rules and regulations governing a technology integral to daily life.
A case for digital squirrels: Using and preserving YouTube for popular culture research
Authors: Mattock Lindsay Kistler , Theisen Colleen , Burek Pierce Jennifer
Published: January 2018

YouTube users around the globe upload 400 hours of content every 60 seconds, a quantity that leads to descriptions of the platform as “the world’s largest archive of moving images.” We look at how the myth of YouTube as an archive arises and evaluate sources that show its shortcomings in this respect. These discussions ground our recommendations for developing new practices for archiving YouTube content to support scholarly research, a recommendation that starts with a squirrel.
Visualizing the Neurobiology of Trauma: Design and evaluation of an eLearning module for continuing professional development of family physicians in the Online Psychiatric Education Network
Authors: Kim Sarah , Lax Leila , Ross Dana , Ng Derek , Grossi Diana , Gupta Renu , Sockalingham Sanjeev , Mason Robin , Taylor Valerie
Published: January 2018

Traumatic experiences can change brain structures and compromise emotional, cognitive, and bodily functions, thereby debilitating patients. Yet, trauma is not well understood by physicians and few educational resources are available, despite its prevalence. The goal of this design research project is to develop and evaluate 2D animations in a case-based eLearning module. Complexities of post-traumatic stress disorder, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, are difficult to teach, talk about, and visually portray. Results of this study elucidate effective design dimensions of graphic narratives, keywords, and animations.
Meaningful Use and Electronic Laboratory Reporting: Challenges Health Information Technology Vendors Face in Kentucky
Authors: Abisa Michael
Published: January 2018

Objectives: To explore the challenges Health Information Technology (HIT) vendors face to satisfy the requirements for Meaningful Use (MU) and Electronic Laboratory Reporting (ELR) of reportable diseases to the public health departments in Kentucky.Methodology:  A survey was conducted of Health Information Exchange (HIE) vendors in Kentucky through the Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHIE). The survey was cross-sectional. Data were collected between February and March 2014. Participants were recruited from KHIE vendors.  Participants received online survey link and by email and asked to submit their responses. Vendors’ feedback were summarized and analyzed to identify their challenges. Out of the 55 vendors who received the survey, 35(63.64%) responded.Results: Of the seven transport protocol options for ELR, vendors selected virtual private network (VPN) as the most difficult to implement (31.7%).  Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) was selected as preferred ELR transport protocol (31.4%). Most of the respondents, 80% responded that they do not have any challenge with the Health Level 7 (HL7) standard implementation guide required by MU for 2014 ELR certification.Conclusion: The study found that the most difficult transport protocol to implement for ELR is VPN and if vendors have preference, they would use SFTP for ELR over KHIE choice of VPN and Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP). KHIE vendors do not see any variability in what is reportable by different jurisdiction and also it is not difficult for them to detect what is reportable from one jurisdiction verse the other
The Use of Electronic Medical Record Data to Analyze the Association Between Atrial Fibrillation and Birth Month
Authors: Matsuda Koji , Park Keunsik , Tatsumi Hiroaki , Kitada Ryoko , Yoshiyama Minoru
Published: January 2018

Objectives: The pineal gland completes cell differentiation and growth during infancy, with the secretory capacity for melatonin also determined during this time. Notably, melatonin secretion may be involved in the association between cardiovascular disease risk and birth month. Here, we investigated the association between atrial fibrillation in cardiovascular disease and birth month. This association might present valuable information on the environment during infancy that can reduce future disease risk. Methods: We retrospectively extracted birth date data from 6,016 patients with atrial fibrillation (3,876 males; 2,140 females) from our electronic medical records. The number of live births in Japan fluctuates seasonally. Therefore, we corrected the number of patients for each birth month based on a Japanese population survey report. Then a test of the significance of the association between atrial fibrillation and birth month was performed using a chi-square test. In addition, we compared the results of an analysis of patient data with that of simulated data that showed no association with birth month.  Results: The deviations of birth month were not significant (overall: p = 0.631, males: p = 0.842, females: p = 0.333). The number of female patients born in the first quarter of the year was slightly higher than those born in the other quarters of the year (p = 0.030). However, by comparing the magnitudes of dispersion in the simulated data, it seems that this finding was mere coincidence.  Conclusion: An association between atrial fibrillation and birth month could not be confirmed in our Japanese study. This might be due to differences in ethnicity.
Case Study: Converting Paper-based Case Report Forms to an Electronic Format (e-CRF) with ACASI Self-Report Integration
Authors: Mierzwa Stan John
Published: January 2018

This paper will discuss the integration of electronic Case Report Forms (e-CRFs) into an already existing Android-based Audio Computer-Assisted Self-Interview (ACASI) software solution that was developed for a public health project in Kampala, Uganda, the technical outcome results, and lessons learned that may be useful to other projects requiring or considering such a technology solution.  The developed product can function without a connection to the Internet and allows for synchronizing collected data once connectivity is possible.  Previously, only paper-based CRFs were utilized at the Uganda project site.  A subset or select group of CRFs were targeted for integration with ACASI in order to test feasibility and success.  Survey volume, error rate, and acceptance of the system, as well as the operational and technical design of the solution, will be discussed.
Estimated and Interactively Visualized Female Breast Cancer Incidence Rates in Missouri Senate Districts 2008-2012
Authors: Ben Ramadan Awatef Ahmed , Jackson-Thompson Jeannette , Schmaltz Chester Lee
Published: January 2018

Objectives: To measure and interactively visualize female breast cancer (FBC) incidence rates in Missouri by age, race, stage and grade, and senate district of residence at diagnosis from 2008 to 2012.Methods: An observational epidemiological study. The FBC cases in counties split by senate districts were geocoded. Population database was created. A database was created within SEER*Stat. The incidence rates and the 95% Confidence Interval (CI) were age standardized using US 2000 Standard Population. The Census Bureau’s Cartographic Boundary Files were used to create maps showing Missouri senate districts. Incidence results were loaded along with the maps into InstantAtlas™ software to produce interactive reports.Results: Cancer profiles were created for all 34 Missouri senate districts. An area profile and a double map that included interactive maps, graphs, and tables for the 34 Missouri senate districts were built.Conclusion: The results may provide an estimation of social inequality within the state and could provide clues about the impact of level of coverage and accessibility to screening and health care services on disease prevention and early diagnosis.Key Words: Female Breast Cancer, Incidence, Interactive Mapping, Missouri, Senate Districts.
A State-wide Health IT Infrastructure for Population Health: Building a Community-wide Electronic Platform for Maryland’s All-Payer Global Budget
Authors: Hatef Elham , Kharrazi Hadi , VanBaak Ed , Falcone Marc , Ferris Lindsey , Perman Chad , Bauman Alice , Lasser Elyse C , Weiner Jonathan P
Published: January 2018

Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has been preparing for alignment of its population health initiatives with Maryland’s unique All-Payer hospital global budget program. In order to operationalize population health initiatives, it is required to identify a starter set of measures addressing community level health interventions and to collect interoperable data for those measures. The broad adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) with ongoing data collection on almost all patients in the state, combined with hospital participation in health information exchange (HIE) initiatives, provides an unprecedented opportunity for near real-time assessment of the health of the communities. MDH’s EHR-based monitoring complements, and perhaps replaces, ad-hoc assessments based on limited surveys, billing, and other administrative data. This article explores the potential expansion of health IT capacity as a method to improve population health across Maryland.First, we propose a progression plan for four selected community-wide population health measures: body mass index, blood pressure, smoking status, and falls-related injuries. We then present an assessment of the current and near real-time availability of digital data in Maryland including the geographic granularity on which each measure can be assessed statewide. Finally, we provide general recommendations to improve interoperable data collection for selected measures over time via the Maryland HIE. This paper is intended to serve as a high- level guiding framework for communities across the US that are undergoing healthcare transformation toward integrated models of care using universal interoperable EHRs.
Pediatricians’ Understanding and Experiences of an Electronic Clinical-Decision-Support-System
Authors: Nydert Per , Vég Anikó , Bastholm-Rahmner Pia , Lindemalm Synnöve
Published: January 2018

Objectives: Subsequent dosing errors after implementing an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) at a pediatric hospital in Sweden led to the development, in close collaboration with the clinical profession, of a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) with Dose Range Check and Weight Based Dose Calculation integrated directly in the EMR. The aim of this study was to explore the understanding and experiences of the CDSS among Swedish pediatricians after one year of practice.Methods: Semi-structured interviews with physicians at different levels of the health care system were performed with seventeen pediatricians working at three different pediatrics wards in Stockholm County Council. The interviews were analysed with a thematic analysis without pre-determined categories.Results: Six categories and fourteen subcategories emerged from the analysis. The categories included the use, the benefit, the confidence, the situations of disregards, the misgivings/risks and finally the development potential of the implemented CDSS with Weight Based Dose Calculation and Dose Range Check.  Conclusions:  A need for CDSS in the prescribing for children is evident but also the need for further development based on the practical knowledge of the clinical profession.
The Impact of Capital Structure on the Financial Performance of the Jordanian Industrial Companies Listed on the Amman Stock Exchange for the Period 2012-2015
Authors: AlAli Shireen Mahmoud
Published: January 2018

The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of the capital structure as a percentage of total liabilities to total assets on the financial performance of the Jordanian industrial companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange for the period 2012-2015.The study population included all the Jordanian general industrial companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange. The sample of the study included 10 industrial companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange. The linear regression analysis was used to test the relationship between variables using the ordinary least squares method (OLS).The results showed that there is a positive significant impact on the capital structure of the industrial shareholding companies listed in the Amman Stock Exchange as measured by the ratio of equity to total assets, return on equity and return on assets and net earnings per share as an indicator of financial performance.The results also showed a negative significant impact on the capital structure of industrial shareholding companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange as measured by total liabilities to total assets, return on equity and return on assets as an indicator of financial performance, and net earnings per share as an indicator of the financial performance indicators.
Effects of Absenteeism on Company Productivity, Efficiency, and Profitability
Authors: Kocakülâh Mehmet C. , Bryan Timothy G. , Lynch Stevie
Published: January 2018

As the age of the 9 to 5 workday comes to close and employment situations become more and more complex with the rise of ever-growing technology, employers are experiencing ever-increasing costs of absenteeism. The purpose of this research paper is to answer the general question of how absenteeism affects a company’s productivity, efficiency, and profitability. We seek to assist a company in understanding what absenteeism is, how to determine whether or not an absenteeism problem exists in the company, and how to recognize and eliminate issues related to absenteeism. Specific causes of absenteeism will be discussed, along with respective solutions that some companies are using to deal with these issues. We will conclude with a consideration of how companies can implement specific, company-wide policies and organizational culture to attempt to combat absenteeism in the workplace.
The Contribution of Financial Literacy towards Poverty Alleviation in Cameroon
Authors: Esowe Susannash Limunga , Cho Michael Nkam , Ndi Isoh Alain Vilard
Published: January 2018

Poverty in most cases is measured taking into consideration the financial wellbeing of the individuals concern. Financial wellbeing on the other hand does not only depend on accumulation of financial resources but as well on the acquisition of knowledge on financial sustainability.This study seeks to analyze the contribution of financial literacy to poverty alleviation in Cameroon, taking into consideration the financial literacy level of workers and the households in general.The study that was conducted in Yaoundé- Cameroon made use of both qualitative and quantitative research methods with the aid of questionnaires and interviews. Through a purposive sampling technique, a sample of some 100 respondents made up of workers was administered questionnaires, and the views of some 20 retired persons were sampled on their knowledge on the available financial instruments, and how these instruments were used to enhance their financial wellbeing and sustainability at retirement age.The data collected was analyzed with the use of SPSS, and the results were presented in the form of descriptive statistics. The findings showed that a significant proportion of workers in Cameroon are not familiar with the available financial instrument, and were greatly engaged in reckless borrowing without knowing the consequences of such actions.; Result from the interview revealed that a great majority of workers only think of retirement provisions when they approach retirement age. Based on this study, the need for sustainability in financial literacy to Cameroon workers with the intention to alleviate poverty remains a top policy recommendation.
Psychological Capital and Performance of Secretarial Personnel in ICT-Based Organizations (A Study of National Institute of Information Technology and Ministry of Information, Port Harcourt, Rivers State)
Authors: MABEN ANELE, Clement A. , Atimi-Yousuo Micheal King , Aniambrade Kenebara, Florence
Published: January 2018

This study focused on Secretarial Performance, Engagement and Development through Psychological Capital of Secretarial Personnel in ICT-Based Organizations- National Institute of Information Technology and Ministry of Information, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. The study employed the descriptive research design. Population of the study comprises secretarial staff and their bosses in National Institute of Information Technology, and Ministry of Information in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. A sample size of 54 staff were randomly selected. Findings show that for management of the organizations to achieve organizational objectives, it must not only make use of both human and non- human resources in its disposal, and should also develop and train employee’s psychological capital. Based on the findings of the study, it recommends that factors that make positive psychological capital should be outstanding and treated with great care. Also, training programmes and facilities should be structured in organizations to enhance the psychological state of secretaries.
IFRS for SMEs: A Structured Literature Review
Authors: Issam M. Benhayoun , Abdellatif M. Marghich
Published: January 2018

Since its issue in 2009, the IFRS for SMEs have been studied by many researchers. Each one of them performed his research according to a precise perspective and varied methodologies.The goal behind this article is to present a Structured Literature Review of the most relevant publications (Citation Classics) of the IFRS for SMEs by studying their impact, as well as their contributions, critique and future research path.
Analysis of Open Innovation Practices in Malaysian SMEs
Authors: Rangamiztousi Ashkan , Ismail Kamariah Bt
Published: January 2018

Open Innovation is a phenomenon that has become increasingly important due to found shorter innovation cycles, industrial R&D escalating costs as well as in the dearth of resources. Researchers have suggested various kinds of practices and ways to categorized them. However, most of prior studies only used some of the practices to measured open innovation, but the measurements were very generic as some practices are broadly defined, and the list of open innovation activities not included new activities and completed list of practices. Hence, it is crucial to identify a new list of open innovation practices and study on similar practices in developing countries to help their companies understand open innovation and its practices as well. This study reviewing prior studies on open innovation adoption published between 2003 and March 2014 and identified 36 different practices. Therefore, we created a new list of open innovation practices that cover most of strategies and practices mentioned in prior studies. This study used quantitative methodology, 400 high rank executives manager of Malaysia SMEs participated and completed the survey and further analyzed using the appropriate statistical procedures. The results indicated that Malaysian SMEs use three core processes of open innovation including coupled, outside-in, and inside-out practices in their open innovation processes, respectively.
Hawking Irreversibility and Socio-Economic Determinism
Authors: Lane Jan-Erik , Dieterlen Florent
Published: January 2018

Physicist Stephen Hawking has suggested that climate changes is about to become unstoppable. One may introduce a concept of Hawking irreversibility as the point where temperature has risen so much that the global warming consequences threaten the survival of mankind. The recent news out of China that its CO2s are increasing again makes this term highly policy relevant. Moreover, the methane emissions have started to augment, which also calls up Hawking irreversibility. The drive behind these dire developments is the endless zest for affluence and wealth, fueled by ever larger energy consumption.
Mergers and Acquisitions Trends – The Indian Experience
Authors: Pandya Viral Upendrabhai
Published: January 2018

This paper measures the mergers and acquisitions sector of India from 1991 to 2010 with the help of time-series data along with major recent worldwide developments. The time series analysis makes clear the trend in mergers and acquisitions activity in India and is categorized broadly three ways, namely, the era of consolidation (1991 – 1995), the era of foreign acquisitions (1995 – 2002) and the era of venturing abroad (2002 – 2012). It is valuable to take note of the impact of recent changes in the economic, political and social environment of the world in different sectors and sub-sectors of the economy. Mergers and acquisitions is the sector which is highly elastic in its behavior with respect to changes of government policies and political factors. This paper also categorizes trends in manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors to provide definite evidence for motives and reasons behind the particular behavior observed, and the prospective future of mergers and acquisitions activity in India.
Test of Einstein's Mass-Energy Relation
Authors: Gu Ying-Qiu
Published: January 2018

The Einstein's mass-energy relation E = mc^2 is one of the most fundamental formulae in physics, but it has not been seriously tested by an elaborated experiment, and only some indirect evidences in nuclear reaction suggested that it holds to high precision. Manifestly, for a particle, different self potential leads to different energy-speed relation, which can be used as the fingerprints of them. In this letter, we propose an experiment to test this relation. The experiment only involves low energy of particles and measurement  of speed, which can be easily realized. The experiment may shed lights on a number of fundamental puzzles in physics.
The Effects of Intermolecular Energy Transfers on a Closed Power Cycle’s Efficiency
Authors: Van Den Einde David
Published: January 2018

The efficiency of the power cycle described in this paper is affected by the transfer of energy between molecular potential and translational during the expansion and contraction of its working fluid. How the thermodynamic interrelationships between the temperature, volume changes, and changes in the molecular mean free paths determine this energy shift and their affects on cycle efficiency is discussed.
Comparison of the Effect of Dexmedetomidine and Propofol on Duration of Starting Tremor after Drug discontinuation in Parkinson's Patients under Deep Brain stimulation
Authors: Behnaz Faranak , Ghasemi Mahshid , Shabanpour Yalda
Published: January 2018

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of Dexmedetomidine and Propofol on the duration of starting tremor after drug discontinuation in patients with Parkinson's disease under deep brain stimulation. In order to reach the research goals, 28 individuals with Parkinson's disease under deep brain stimulation were randomly assigned into two groups including Dexmedetomidine and Propofol that referring to Shahdai Tajrish Hospital in 2016. In the implementation phase. The following drugs were used: Dexmedetomidine (Precedex) with dose of 0.2-0.4 μ/kg/h and Propofol with doses of 20-30 mg bolus, and then 10-20 μ/kg/min infusion, with a control and preservation of BIS between 65 and 85, and also, RAMSY Sedation Score equal to 3. Locus of pin and the head scalp were anaesthetized with lidocaine drug. The total dose of local anaesthetic drugs was recorded at the end of the procedure. The interval time between drug discontinuation and start of tremor, and also, the time of emergence, was recorded as the time between relaxation and when the patient is able to cooperate for a neurological examination. All of the events during the operation and complications and complains of pain and restlessness were recorded. Moreover, the following cases were investigated Post-operative pain, vital signs, and hemodynamic changes, respiratory and alert status of patients for 2 hours in PACU. Patients' pain was measured using VAS (0: painless, 10: maximum pain) at intervals of 30 minutes. Independent t-test and Mann-Whitney test were used for data analysis. Findings showed that there was a significant difference between time to tremor and time to cooperation variables in the two groups. Mean comparison showed that the mean time to tremor and time to cooperation in the Propofol group was higher than the Dexmedetomidine (DEX) group. Other findings showed that there was no significant difference between BIS in the two groups. The results also showed that there was a significant difference between VAS and surgeon satisfaction variables in the two groups. Mean VAS in Propofol group was significantly higher than DEX group. Mean of surgeon satisfaction in the DEX group was significantly higher than Propofol group. In general, it can be said that patients with Parkinson's disease, Dexmedetomidine is superior drug to Propofol to deep brain stimulation.
Novel Mycoplasma Agalactiae with new P30 Protein Pattern by Major Change in 17 Amino Acids
Authors: Babazadeh M. , Pourbakhsh S. A. , Noormohammadi Z. , Esmaelizad M. , Goudarzi H.
Published: January 2018

M. agalactiae (Mycoplasma agalactiae) is the main agent of CA (contagious agalactia) that is primarily disease of dairy sheep and goats. In Iran, a three-valent Agalactia inactivated vaccine were prepared based on three M. agalactiae isolated from milk secretion of sheep and goat of Taleghan, Shiraz and Lorestan and preventive policies against CA disease founded in Razi Institute since 1966. The P30 is a specific and stable lipoprotein of  M. agalactiae. In this study, complete coding sequence of P30 gene of three Iranian vaccine strains and ten recently field isolates were analyzed in nucleotide and protein levels by bioinformatics tools. Interestingly, results observed a novel protein pattern K106VLKTKEIRLSQERKLS122 in P30 protein of vaccine strains compared to field isolates and the other available sequences in GenBank. Our findings demonstrated different B and T cell epitope patterns in Iranian vaccine strains. We suggested that the major change in P30 protein pattern may be occurred due to mutation during adaptation process in PPLO (Pleuropneumonia-Like Organisms) broth media.
Measuring the Distance between the Two Vehicles Using Stereo Vision with Optical Axes Cross
Authors: Ashoori Mohammad Ebrahim , Mahlouji Mahmoud
Published: January 2018

We will see smart cars on the street in future that has got ability to recognize the car, and has the ability to estimate the direction and distance from other vehicles or pedestrians and they can implement operations corresponding to the track for the navigation. In this paper by using stereo vision with the optical axis intersecting, by using two cameras, a camera has got rotation around on the Y-axis and using modern methods of image processing and focusing on the area of 1/5 m and using MATLAB software to estimate the distance between the vehicles. In this paper the whole process of stereo vision from image acquisition distortion compensation, image smoothing, stereo correspondence, and finally measure the distance is handled. The method used in this paper for calibration has got flexible more than other methods. The main advantage of the used method for calibration is its easy setup so that just by creating a calibration page anyone can use it. The results shows at day and in the laboratory conditions that has got acceptable accuracy %89/9.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Modern Applied Science, Vol. 12, No. 1
Authors: Lee Sunny
Published: January 2018

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Modern Applied Science, Vol. 12, No. 1