bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
As alterações do sono na perturbação de stress pós traumático
Authors: Moreira Cátia Alves , Afonso Pedro
Published: December 2020

Resumo: Introdução: A perturbação de stress pós traumática (PSPT) caracteriza-se por um conjunto de sintomas que
ocorrem após a exposição a um evento traumático. Estes incluem o re-experimentar do trauma, o evitamento (avoidance)
dos estímulos relacionados com o mesmo e os sintomas persistentes de hipervigilância. A PSPT está, também, associada
a perturbações do sono importantes e estas alterações têm um impacto significativo na qualidade de vida e no
prognóstico da doença.
Objetivos: Pretendeu-se rever as principais alterações do padrão do sono observadas na perturbação bipolar, os seus mecanismos
fisiopatológicos envolvidos e o seu impacto clínico.
Métodos: Realizou-se uma revisão não sistemática da literatura em inglês, através da pesquisa na PubMed, com as palavras-
chave “sleep disturbance”, “post traumatic stress disorder”, “polysomnography”.
Resultados: As queixas de alterações do padrão de sono incluem os pesadelos, a insónia, os frequentes despertares noturnos,
a má qualidade do sono, redução do tempo total de sono (TTS) e um aumento da fase N1, com redução da fase N2,
do sono NREM. No que diz respeito ao sono REM, as alterações previamente observadas na polissonografia (aumento da
sua densidade e percentagem) mostraram-se inconsistentes.
Discussão e Conclusões: A correção das alterações do sono observadas na PSPT deve ser considerada uma prioridade terapêutica,
pois previne a recorrência dos sintomas da doença e facilita uma integração sócio profissional, proporcionando
um maior sucesso na reabilitação e qualidade de vida destes doentes.
Tratamento em regime compulsivo ambulatório: estudo de follow-up após um ano em Portugal
Authors: Brissos Sofia , Brissos Sofia , Sobreira Gonçalo , Oliveira João Miguel , Gameiro Zita , Vieira Fernando
Published: December 2020

Enquadramento: Não existem evidências suficientes relativamente ao impacto do tratamento em regime compulsivo
ambulatório (TCA).
Objetivos: Avaliámos o impacto do TCA ao longo de um ano em sintomas, funcionamento pessoal e social, insight e cognição.
Métodos: Análise naturalística, longitudinal, no início e no follow-up após um ano, de 15 pacientes seguidos numa consulta
especializada de TCA. Os pacientes foram submetidos a avaliação estandardizada com o Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) (Escala Positiva e Negativa do Síndroma), Personal and Social Performance Scale (PSP) (Escala de Desempenho Pessoal e Social), Berrios-Markova Scale to Assess Unawareness in Mental Disorder (SUMD) (Escala
de Avaliação da Falta de Consciência no Distúrbio Mental), Trails A e B, Digit Span, e o Controlled Oral Word Association Test (COWA) (Teste de Associação Verbal Controlada).
Resultados: No follow-up houve melhorias significativas no funcionamento pessoal e social (PSP inicial total: média=46,9;
follow-up: média=59,3), e nomeadamente nas atividades socialmente úteis incluindo trabalho e estudos (p=0,012) e relações
pessoais e sociais (p=0,033). Três pacientes (20%) pontuaram =>69 no PSP, um bom nível de funcionamento. Porém,
não verificámos melhorias significativas nos sintomas (PANSS=56,8), insight subjetivo ou objetivo (Berrios-Markova=10,0 e SUMD=11,0), ou desempenho cognitivo.
Conclusões: No follow-up após um ano, os pacientes em TCA revelaram melhorias significativas no funcionamento pessoal e social, especificamente nas atividades socialmente úteis incluindo trabalho e estudos e nas relações pessoais e sociais,
mas não registaram melhorias nos sintomas, insight e funcionamento cognitivo.
Atualização no tratamento do transtorno bipolar: o impacto da psicoeducação familiar
Authors: Almeida Bruna Resende de Souza , Almeida Carla Grazielli Soares de , Oliveira Carlos Cézar Martins de , Machado Daniella Cristina Assis , Ruckl Sarah , Andrade Vera Angelo
Published: December 2020

Resumo: Objetivo: realizar uma revisão sistemática da literatura dos últimos 13 anos acerca do impacto da psicoeducação da família na adesão ao tratamento do paciente com perturbação bipolar.
Metodologia: PubMed, Lilacs, Web of Science, Science Direct e Scopus foram pesquisados utilizando os descritores Family psychoeducation e bipolar disorder.
Resultado: foram encontrados 542 artigos disponíveis, considerando critérios de inclusão e exclusão, como ano de publicação, público-alvo e tipo de intervenção; 29 foram selecionados para o estudo. Outros três artigos indicados por especialista
também foram utilizados. Segundo os estudos, os pacientes com perturbação bipolar devem ser tratados com terapia medicamentosa associada à psicoterapia de apoio. A maioria dos estudos mostrou que o tratamento convencional associado à psicoeducação ocasionou redução das taxas de recaídas e internamentos, sendo que programas de longo prazo
geraram melhores resultados. Na comparação entre psicoterapia de apoio e psicoterapia familiar houve benefício apenas nos pacientes que receberam esta última intervenção.
Conclusão: embora o papel do tratamento farmacológico esteja bem estabelecido para o paciente na literatura, a quase totalidade dos artigos pesquisados afirma que a psicoeducação familiar, se for associada à medicação, pode auxiliar na deteção precoce dos sinais de alerta das crises, reduzir internamentos e possibilitar a diminuição das medicações utilizadas.
Burning Mouth Syndrome: Case Reports
Authors: Campos Catarina da Costa , Ferreira Maria do Céu , Mesquita Joana
Published: December 2020

Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a relatively common chronic disease of unclear etiopathogenesis. It is defined as a distinctive nosological entity that includes all forms of burning sensation in the mouth, including stinging sensation or pain, in association with an oral mucosa that appears clinically normal, in the absence of local or systemic diseases. It was hypothesized that psychological factors could influence its appearance, but also physiological factors, with some authors suggesting a neuropathic etiology. Regarding the treatment of BMS, benefits were found in individual or group psychotherapy, as well as in psychopharmacological interventions, however its current therapeutic approach is not completely satisfactory. In this paper we describe two cases of BMS and discuss the possible etiopathogenesis and current therapeutic approaches.
A Experiência Interior do Delírio Inicial
Authors: Bracinha Vieira António
Published: December 2020

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Psicose inicial: evolução clínica e psicossocial dos doentes em programa especializado, comparativamente ao tratamento habitual
Authors: Trovão José Nuno , Canha João , Carneiro Leonor , Castro Fernanda , Ribeiro Elisabete , Borges Sandra , Marques Ana Isabel
Published: December 2020

Introdução: A par dos modelos nacionais e internacionais de intervenção na fase inicial das perturbações psicóticas, teve início, em 2010, um Programa de Intervenção Precoce em Psicose (PIPP) na instituição dos autores. Este proporciona um acompanhamento multidisciplinar intensivo, a doentes nos primeiros cinco anos de apresentação de sintomas psicóticos, visando otimizar a abordagem para que alcancem uma melhor recuperação e evolução. Foi objetivo do presente trabalho avaliar o impacto dessa intervenção especializada sobre a evolução dos doentes em fase inicial de uma perturbação psicótica.
Metodologia: Foi efetuado um estudo retrospetivo de um conjunto de variáveis clínicas e sociais de uma amostra de doentes admitidos consecutivamente no PIPP, desde 2010, por um diagnóstico de psicose com menos de cinco anos de evolução, e acompanhados durante os cinco anos seguintes no programa. Comparativamente, analisámos o comportamento das mesmas variáveis numa amostra histórica de doentes com psicose inicial tratados de forma genérica (N-PIPP), previamente à criação do programa. A análise estatística fez-se com recurso ao programa informático SPSS 22.
Resultados: Comparativamente ao grupo N-PIPP, os doentes do grupo PIPP apresentaram, ao fim de cinco anos, um risco significativamente menor de reinternamento (RR=0,33, p=0,043) e de abandono definitivo do tratamento (RR=0,21, p=0,011); e uma maior probabilidade de ocupação social ou profissional (RR= 1,83, p=0,048). Apresentaram também maior remissão sintomática apesar de não se ter apurado significância estatística nessa associação (RR= 1,33, p=0,184). 
Conclusões: O acompanhamento dos doentes em fase de psicose inicial num programa especializado tem um efeito favorável na sua evolução clínica e social.
Does Fat Bingeing Increase Ethanol Consumption in Adolescents?
Authors: Marques João , Brandão Isabel
Published: December 2020

Evidence has been suggesting that neurochemical and behavioral adaptations emerging during one addictive behavior may enable a subsequent, different, addiction, even when the first one has ended. Such association seems remarkably accurate to fat bingeing and ethanol consumption, which constitute a relevant example of addictive patterns sequential association, particularly in adolescence. Therefore, the main purpose of the following review is to comprehend if adolescents who have engaged on fat bingeing escalated their ethanol consumption, after fat bingeing terminus, and secondly, in a positive scenario, to highlight why such association may happen. After searching databases such as MEDLINE (PubMed) and Clarivate Analytics Web of Science, all articles focused on adolescent humans or adolescent rats or adolescent mice, that included topics on fat bingeing and consequent ethanol consumption, were considered. Gathered results strengthened the referred hypothesis. Reports stating that adolescent fat bingers engage on escalated ethanol consumption were fundamentally supported by a prevalent fast food and ethanol cultures, bingers ‘shared personality traits, adolescence ‘susceptibilities for addictive behaviors and neurochemical and behavioral craving installment after fat bingeing cessation. Given that adolescence is a key structural and functional phase of human development, and that fat and ethanol consumption are linked to harmful physiological and social effects, priority must be given to multidisciplinary interventions aiming to challenge addictions, both pharmacologically and psychotherapeutically.
Caracterização Sociodemográfica dos Doentes Internados por Tentativas de Suicídio e Comportamentos Autolesivos em Psiquiatria
Authors: Brandão Daniela , Fonte Aníbal
Published: December 2020

Introdução: Os comportamentos suicidas acarretam de forma inequívoca consequências tanto a nível da sociedade como no seio familiar. Estes comportamentos podem dividir‑se em atos suicidas (tentativas de suicídio e suicídio consumado) e comportamentos autolesivos, sendo estes importantes preditores de risco para o suicídio. O objetivo deste trabalho baseia‑se na caracterização sociodemográfica do doente internado por tentativas de suicídio e comportamentos autolesivos num período de seis anos (2008‑2013), na comparação destes comportamentos em função do sexo e na avaliação da evolução desses internamentos ao longo desses seis anos.

Métodos: Utilizou‑se como fonte de dados os registos dos processos clínicos.

Resultados: No período em estudo as tentativas de suicídio foram responsáveis por 13,1% de todos os internamentos enquanto os comportamentos autolesivos estiveram na origem de 0,9%. A maioria permanece internada por um período relativamente curto. Ambos predominam no sexo feminino, na faixa etária dos 31‑40 anos e no concelho de Viana do Castelo. Constata‑se que a maioria dos internamentos por tentativa de suicídio ocorre no mês de fevereiro e na Primavera, fruto de uma perturbação de adaptação. Os comportamentos autolesivos verificam‑se sobretudo em abril e outubro, no Verão, apresentando a maioria psicose afetiva. Em ambos os casos, a intoxicação é o método predominante, sendo os agentes psicotrópicos os mais usados. Em 2013 regista‑se o maior número de internamentos por tentativa de suicídio, não se registando nenhum internamento por comportamentos autolesivos.

Conclusão: O presente estudo permite confirmar a importância das tentativas de suicídio e comportamentos autolesivos na saúde pública.
Pandemia COVID‑19 e Perturbação Mental: Breve Revisão da Literatura
Authors: Nascimento Sandra , Pereira Camila , Caldas Inês , Silva Mariana , Mendonça Teresa , Lourenço Beatriz , Gonçalves Marco
Published: December 2020

A pandemia COVID‑19 foi declarada uma emergência de saúde mundial. Estima‑se que poderá originar um elevado nível de sofrimento, prevendo‑se que o período de crise origine variados desafios na esfera da saúde mental, tanto na população geral como nas pessoas com perturbação mental prévia. O sofrimento psicológico e angústia generalizada devido ao impacto imediato do vírus na saúde, mas também a necessidade de implementar medidas de quarentena, de isolamento físico associado à perda nas atividades educativas e laborais, adivinham o medo da doença, o receio da morte e incerteza quanto ao futuro. Por outro lado, estima‑se que a pandemia COVID‑19 poderá afetar de modo desproporcional populações mais vulneráveis, nomeadamente os profissionais de saúde e aqueles com antecedentes prévios de perturbação mental. 

Pela ameaça de problemas da saúde mental que a população em geral pode enfrentar e a possível agudização da condição de base nos doentes com perturbação mental prévia éimportante uma avaliação dos vários problemas emergentes. Com efeito, os serviços de saúde mental necessitam de uma adaptação estrutural de modo a lidar com o risco acrescido das morbidades psiquiátricas, desenvolvendo e implementando programas de rastreio e intervenção precoce, que visem não apenas os efeitos agudos, mas também os efeitos a longo prazo ou crónicos desta pandemia. 

A elaboração deste artigo de revisão tem por objetivo reunir, de forma rigorosa, a informação dispersa em variadas fontes científicas atualmente existentes sobre o impacto da infeção por COVID‑19 na saúde mental, assim como a experiência clínica no terreno. Deste modo, os autores realizaram uma revisão da literatura, pela pesquisa através da PubMed e Medscape usando as palavras‑chave “Pandemic”, “COVID‑19”, “Mental Health”, “Mental Disorder”. 

O artigo propõe‑se a desenvolver de forma concisa e sumária algumas das problemáticas particulares inerentes à pandemia COVID‑19 e saúde mental, propondo ainda algumas estratégias e intervenções para fazer face à situação de crise vivida. Considera‑se, no entanto, a necessidade futura da contínua realização de estudos e avaliação da experiência prática, de modo a reorientar as políticas e medidas de intervenção na saúde mental.
Exposição a “Tempo de Ecrã” e Psicopatologia na Infância
Authors: Rafael Alexandra , Gouveia Miguel , Guimarães Fernandes Sara , Costa Ana Vera , Melo Sara , Borges Sandra , Calejo Jorge Joana , Mendes Graça
Published: December 2020

Introdução: A disponibilidade de ecrãs tem sido associada a efeitos negativos. Pretendemos caracterizar e comparar o “tempo de ecrã” em crianças e adolescentes da área de Vila Nova de Gaia, com e sem psicopatologia. 

Material e Métodos: Estudo observacional, com amostra de conveniência e aplicação de questionários entre 1 de outubro de 2018 e 31 de junho de 2019 a crianças e adolescentes seguidos em Cuidados Saúdes Primários e em consulta de Psiquiatria da Infância e Adolescência. 

Resultados: Amostra de 223 participantes, 184 com psicopatologia (82,5%) e 39 sem (17,5%). A maioria apresentava “tempo de ecrã” superior ao recomendado (71,4%), com superioridade naqueles com psicopatologia (p=0,006). Verificámos o mesmo relativamente à utilização de dispositivos ao adormecer ou background TV (p=0,024 e 0,008, respetivamente). A covisualização foi mais frequente nos participantes sem psicopatologia (p=0,045). O “tempo de ecrã” superior ao recomendado, background TV e covisualização mantiveram‑se significativos após regressão logística (p=0,029, p=0,024 e p=0,013, e OR = 3,741 [IC 1,148‑12,194]; OR=3,494 [IC 1,175‑10,392] e OR = 0,249 [IC 0,083‑0,750] respetivamente). 

Discussão: Os resultados coadunam com o que éapontado na literatura sobre uma possível associação entre “tempo de ecrã” e psicopatologia. Será importante avaliar o efeito de causalidade desta associação. 

Conclusão: O “tempo de ecrã” éexcessivo e mais frequente nos participantes com psicopatologia. A uniformização de recomendações e adaptação à realidade portuguesa são de relevância crescente na atualidade.
Considerações Éticas Quando se Planeia a Vacinação Contra COVID‑19 em Doentes com Doença Mental Grave
Authors: Figueira Maria Luísa , Afonso Pedro
Published: December 2020

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Eficiência, eficácia, efetividade como valores ao servidor público para qualidade nos serviços prestados: Um estudo de caso no departamento de Educação do município de Capanema,PR
Authors: Marcom Roseli Strozack , Vantroba Márcio José , Halicki Zélia
Published: December 2020

O presente estudo visou analisar a eficiência, a eficácia e a efetividade como valores ao servidor público para qualidade nos serviços prestados: um estudo de caso no Departamento de Educação do município de Capanema-PR, devido esses fatores serem valores necessários e imprescindíveis ao servidor público qualificado, para atingir os objetivos da administração pública que tem como foco o cidadão na organização com qualidade nos atendimentos prestados. Este trabalho tem natureza quantitativa, tendo em vista apurar opiniões dos entrevistados através de um questionário aplicado à Secretaria Municipal de Educação. Para fins de contextualização desta análise, apresenta-se os resultados onde concluiu-se que o caminho para se alcançar eficácia deve estar canalizado aos investimentos e pelo respeito ao indivíduo e funcionários que trabalham muitas vezes em condições precárias e tendo por parte da sociedade da qual pertence, um grande descontentamento, em decorrência não da sua vontade e falta de eficiência mas, pela ineficiência dos investimentos aos recursos materiais e humanos, os quais são importantes e necessários para o usuário que aqui, são os servidores públicos municipais
PENGEMBANGAN KURIKULUM PENDIDIKAN DAN PELATIHAN (DIKLAT) BERBASIS MASALAH
Authors: Ramadani Putra
Published: December 2020

Digital Problem-based education and training is held to overcome the discrepancy of student competition so that the education and training curriculum is in accordance with what problems are faced by STUDENTS so that the ability of EDUCATION PARTICIPANTS is in accordance with what is expected. One of the components in problem-based training is a problem-based curriculum based on the needs of the training participants' problems. In order to meet the demands of the increasingly sophisticated times along with the situation and conditions in society, the development of an education and training curriculum is necessary. Its development continues to adjust to the foundation in curriculum development, namely philosophical, psychological, Sociological and science and technology foundations. The development of problem-based education and training curricula also adjusts to the expected curriculum model according to the problems of students, so that the curriculum can produce education and training graduates with the desired abilities. The development of a problem-based education and training curriculum in the end is expected to be able to build professionalism and student problems in responding to challenges in the future. Thus the training will produce graduates, in this case STUDENTS who are professional and competent.
PENDIDIKAN DAN PELATIHAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEMITRAAN USAHA MIKRO DAN MAKRO
Authors: Ramadani Putra
Published: December 2020

Digital this article direct to describe of training and education for overcome corporate small-Midle enterprises and big enterprises models. The necesary of training and education will increasing of common purpose, aim, and value of company achievment. During the last research to find structure of problems by typology and characteristic of organization culture and production factors in single model co-operate small-Midle enterprises and big enterprises, the result has find another leverage factor overview training and education. To a comprehensive result by approach input, process, and output and finded by description approach through case study strategic describe to this article. The result of cooperate by sub-contract way based on common mutual, common strange, common benefit as direct as Act Number 20/2008 (small-midle enterprises) we need training and education to input this model. Recommendation in this article not only use to optimalization supply row materials, finish production, market strategic, and minimazing over head cost by co-operate small-Midle enterprises and big enterprises benefits but training and education will over come corporate small-Midle enterprises and big enterprises models at Cikoneng District.
Increasing the Competence of Principals in Implementation of the Supervision of Educators and Education Staff
Authors: Marsidin Sufyarma , Anisah Anisah , Ayu Ningrum Tia
Published: December 2020

Rapid technological developments and the existence of a new policy regarding independent learning are new challenges for schools. With this new policy, educators must have competence in implementing learning in accordance with the policy of independent learning. However, the results of the teacher competency test for Agam Regency are still low (59.96). In addition, there are still many educators who do not understand how to prepare, implement and evaluate independent learning policy-based learning. The solution to these problems is the need for assistance and guidance from the principal. This is because one of the principal duties of the school is to supervise educators and education personnel. The first step to solving this problem is to build the supervisory competence of the principal. This is because supervision is one of the principal's mandatory duties, therefore it is the responsibility of the principal so that teachers can plan, implement, and evaluate learning in accordance with the independent learning policy. The method of implementing these activities is by transferring knowledge and guidance to the principal. Transfer of knowledge about understanding implementation, evaluation, and follow-up in supervision and standardization of functions and duties for educators and education personnel. Then the guidance is carried out to make a supervision program. After that, an evaluation is carried out to increase the understanding of the head of the supervisory competence and the learning median policies.
Coaching Program in Detention Centers as Process of Preparing Inmate Life Skills
Authors: Aldaus Peri , Pamungkas Alim Harun
Published: December 2020

This paper is motivated by the challenges that will be faced by former prisoners when returning to society. The purpose of this paper to describe to the coaching program aimed at prisoners who are in detention centers. This paper used a literature study method by collecting data related to the topic of articles obtained from various sources. Search for published articles using the selected keywords. Articles or journals that match the inclusion and exclusion criteria are taken for further analysis. The concludes of this paper that coaching is divided into stages, namely the initial stage, which is calculated from the initial time of entry up to one-third of the criminal period. Meanwhile, the first stage of development is a third to half of the sentence. Next is the second development stage, namely half to the end of the criminal period. These three stages constitute an effective system.
Role of Business Incubation in Sustaining Small and Medium Enterprises in the Kingdom of Eswatini
Authors: Dlamini Thobile Makhosazana , Ogunlela Oyebanjo , Iwu Chux Gervase
Published: December 2020

What do business incubators do? Do they play a significant role in enhancing the entrepreneurial competitiveness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs)? Could they play any significant role in the development of SMEs? What are the types of entrepreneurial skills and strategies offered by business incubators in the Kingdom of (Note 1) Eswatini? These are the pertinent questions that were taken on in this paper through a desktop literature analysis, to understand the role and impact of business incubators. Themes that emerged helped to gain better insight into the roles of business incubators as well as how they overcome identified challenges. This paper concludes that further study on the role of business incubators in Eswatini may take the form of an extensive, statistical approach using empirical data to unearth business incubators’ impact on SMEs’ competitiveness and sustainability. Further to this, it is suggested that available frameworks and policies from other successful countries be examined for the benefit of the Kingdom of Eswatini.
Moderated Mediation Effects of Economic Freedom on FDI Under Different Levels of Political Stability
Authors: Stojanovic Ilija
Published: December 2020

Global competitiveness position is perceived as a highly relevant enabler for attracting foreign direct investments. Our study goes beyond this well-known fact to understand whether economic freedom indicators are relevant cause for global competitiveness in attracting foreign direct investments and how this relationship behaves in different conditions of political stability. We focused our empirical study to mediating and moderating processes through which global competitiveness is linked with FDI. We developed and tested a second stage moderated parallel mediation model to observe mediating effects of economic freedom and moderating effects of political stability. Our research was focused on mediating effects of several indicators of Economic Freedom including Size of Government, Legal System & Property Rights, Sound Money, Freedom to trade internationally and Regulation. The findings indicate that Legal System & Property Rights and Freedom to trade internationally have positive conditional indirect effects within the model. Freedom to trade internationally is a much more sensible mediator variable in case of different levels of political stability while Legal System & Property Rights is not significantly affected by political stability, strengthening economic freedom in these two dimensions provides an enhanced effect of existing competitiveness on FDI growth. We recognized that political stability has no influence on the indirect effects between competitiveness and inward FDI produced by Legal System & Property Rights, as one of the dimensions of economic freedom. Therefore, to attract FDI in unstable political conditions is very useful to establish a proper legal system and adequate protection of property rights. In such a legal environment, foreign investors will feel comfortable regardless of the political risks in the country. Freedom to trade internationally is a much more sensible mediator variable under the influence of political instability.
The Effect of Applying Analytical Procedures on Understanding Business Environment in Light of Using Accounting Information Systems in Auditing
Authors: Qushtom Thaer Faisal Abdelrahim
Published: December 2020

Since the entire world is moving with a steady acceleration to invest the technology in various fields and professions, exploring the effectiveness of these technologies in achieving the desired goals became an imperative need. Accordingly, the strengths and weaknesses that surround these systems could be identified. In this vein, the current study aimed to explore the effect of using client's accounting information systems by auditors on the effectiveness of analytical procedures in understanding business environment of entities, assessing the going concern of entities, and estimating potential misstatements in financial reports. To carry out the current study quantitative approach was adopted. Thus, a survey questionnaire was designed and distributed to 164 qualified and unqualified person who work in auditing profession in Jordan. In order to test hypotheses, a multivariate regression analysis tests were performed. The results showed that using client's accounting information systems by auditors has a significant positive effect on the relationship between analytical procedures and understanding business environment of entities, and estimating potential misstatements in financial reports. Conversely, the results showed that using client's accounting information systems by auditors has a significant negative effect on the relationship between analytical procedures and assessing the going concern of entities. The results imply that, auditors should benefit from using clients' accounting information systems in enhancing their understanding of business environment and estimating potential misstatements in financial reports. On the other hand, they should not depend extensively on these systems in assessing the going concern of these entities.
Knowledge Intensive Herbal City Community Innovative Services in Thailand: Role of Solutions Provision Competence
Authors: Siraphatthada Yananda , Thitivesa Duangkamol
Published: December 2020

Various studies examined the knowledge management among different organizations; however, these practices were not examined in the herbal community of Thailand. The role of information extraction and information utilization is not discussed in literature along with the herbal companies of Thailand. Therefore, by considering knowledge management, this study examined the role of information extraction and information utilization in firm competency. The objective of this study is to examine the role of knowledge intensive innovative services of herbal city community in firm competency. The relationship between information extraction, information utilization, innovative services and firm competency was examined to achieve this objective. By carrying out a questionnaire survey, 500 questionnaires were distributed among the herbal city community in Thailand. Results of the study show that; information extraction has positive role to improve firm competency and innovative services. Information utilization has positive role to enhance firm competency and innovative services. Finally, innovative services show positive effect on firm competency.
Covid-19 Pandemic and the Market Performance Analysis: Evidence From Indonesia
Authors: Nurdany Achmad , Wibowo Muhammad Ghafur , Berakon Izra
Published: December 2020

This paper empirically identified the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on market performance in Indonesia. We use a cointegrating regression model of FM-OLS and D-OLS along with Cubic Spline missing data interpolation, summary unit root test, unit root test with Dickey-Fuller breakpoint selection, and Johansen cointegration test. Daily time series data of Covid-19 cumulative case, exchange rate, IDX composite, and gold commodity price were analyzed around 119 days after the first announced case in Indonesia. The finding from FM-OLS and D-OLS analysis showed that the Covid-19 pandemic has a positive and significant impact on exchange rate and gold commodity price. The Covid-19 pandemic impact is appeared to be negative and significant in explaining IDX composite price. It seems that during the Covid-19 pandemic, people prefer to do transactions in the commodity market than neither capital nor money market. The diagnostic of cointegrating regression showed that all variables are integrated of order one I (1), and the long-run cointegration among variables in each equation exists. From the unit root test with break point selection, this study revealed that Covid-19 pandemic has an extreme impact on Indonesian market performance only in the first month after the case was announced. The government responses to mitigate the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and to minimize the possibly profound impact of market performance are appeared to be successful. Besides, it seems that people's fear is diminished, quite high in the first month, and began to shrink in the following month.
Modeling the effect of rib and channel dimensions on the performance of high temperature fuel cells-parallel configuration
Authors: Krishnamurthy Balaji , Jha Vikalp
Published: December 2020

This work investigates the effect of rib width, channel width and channel depth on the performance of a high temperature proton exchange membrane (HT-PEM) fuel cell with parallel flow field configuration. Simulation results indicate that the rib width has the maximum impact on the performance of the fuel cell. The lower the rib width, the better is performance of HT-PEM fuel cell. Changing the channel width seems to have a moderate effect, while changing the channel depth seems to have very limited impact on the fuel cell performance. The effect of various rib width and channel dimensions on the pressure drop across the channel is also studied. The concentration profile of the oxygen across the cathode gas channel is modeled as a function of the channel width and depth. Modeling results are found to be in well agreement with experimental data.
Poly (DL-valine) electro-polymerized carbon nanotube paste sensor for determination of antihistamine drug cetirizine
Authors: Girish Tigari , Manjunatha Jamballi G. , Pushpanjali Pemmatte A. , Prinith Nambudumada S. , Ravishankar Doddarasinakere K. , Siddaraju Gurumallappa
Published: December 2020

Poly (DL-valine) modified multiwalled carbon nanotube paste sensor (PVLMCNTPS) was prepared by electro-polymerization route. PVLMCNTPS and bare multiwalled carbon nanotube paste sensor (BMCNTPS) morphologies and sensing properties for cetirizine (CTZ) were confirmed through a field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) and electrochemical studies, respectively. In contrast to BMCNTPS, PVLMCNTPS surface composite creates an electrocatalytic impact on the oxidation of CTZ. PVLMCNTPS properties were optimized using parameters such as accumulation time, number of polymerization cycles, solution pH, and scan rate. The optimized PVLMCNTPS was applied for the determination of cetirizine in 0.1 M phosphate buffer solution (PBS) of pH 7.0, using cyclic voltammetry (CV). It is shown that PVLMCNTPS provided analytical linearity from 2.0 to 80 µM, with a detection limit of 0.11 µM for CTZ determination. PVLMCNTPS is found highly selective for CTZ in presence of some interfering organic molecules. The stable and selective PVLMCNTPS was applied for CTZ determination in pharmaceutical pills with satisfactory results.
The First Case of COVID-19 Reinfection in Duhok City, Kurdistan Region of Iraq: A Case Report
Authors: Hussein Nawfal Rasheed , Musa Dildar H , Naqid Ibrahim Abdulqader , Sidiq M.Saleem Zana , Ibrahim Nashwan
Published: December 2020

Introduction: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) causes a severe acute respiratory syndrome and is known as coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which was first discovered in December, 2019 in Wuhan, China. The question of whether the COVID-19 patients that recover from the disease acquire immunity or are still susceptible to reinfection remains unanswered. Case Presentation: In this study, we presented the case of a 46-year-old male who recovered from the first round of COVID-19 infection. After symptom resolution, two consecutives negative real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests confirmed the negativity of the patient. Seven weeks after the first infection, the patient presented with fever and dry cough, and the infection was confirmed using real-time RT-PCR. The reinfection was associated with more severe symptoms, which required antiviral treatment. Conclusions: Our study indicated the possibility of COVID-19 reinfection. If the occurrence of reinfections is confirmed, it may implicate changes in the vaccine and community-based disease prevention strategies. Further studies are required to confirm the possibility of COVID-19 reinfection.
A Case Report of Pediatric Kawasaki Disease and COVID-19 Association
Authors: Salehabadi Soroosh , Shekari Shima , Shadani Shiva , Shoja Mohammad
Published: December 2020

Introduction: As COVID-19 spreads rapidly all over the world and nations struggle to control it, the novel presentations of SARS-CoV-2 infection and its possible triggering role for other diseases in pediatrics concern clinicians in frontlines. Case Presentation: We describe a 10-year-old child diagnosed with COVID-19 infection and concurrent Kawasaki disease. He presented with prolonged fever and conjunctivitis. His initial echocardiogram showed coronary artery dilation in RCA. He was treated with IVIG and aspirin as per guidelines and discharged 48 hours after the completion of IVIG and diminishing fever. His follow-up echocardiogram showed improvement in a two weeks’ interval while he was quarantined in the meantime and showed no respiratory complications. Conclusions: In conclusion, we think that there might be a correlation between COVID-19 infection and hyperinflammatory conditions, like Kawasaki disease. Further investigations are needed to enlighten the complications caused by COVID-19 infection, especially in pediatrics. In addition, we emphasize follow-up visits (in person or long-distance) in pediatrics presenting with inflammatory symptoms.
European Monetary Union as a stabilizing factor in the circumstances of economic crisis
Authors: Milačić Srećko , Simonović Zoran , Kostić Aleksandar
Published: December 2020

The authors examine the problems the European Monetary Union in the circumstances of the global economic crisis. They especially elaborated the battle for the financial stability of the European Monetary Union. The authors problematize the interaction of the European Central Bank and national central banks, emphasizing the deficiencies in the coordination of fiscal and monetary policy. They investigated the reasons that require a cautious strategy when it comes to the admission of new member states into the European Monetary Union and in that sense the conditions for nominal and real convergence. The authors consider the management of the economic crisis and the introduction of new institutions with the task to stabilize the situation in the monetary field. They explored the problems of helping countries like Greece from the point of view of the developed countries relationship. The authors especially paid attention to the level of transparency in relation to their citizens when making decisions on certain aid giving issues. They have proposed solutions for getting out of the vicious circle and the need to redesign the European Monetary Union and in this context the problem of the stabilization of the euro in order for it to be competitive with the dollar.
An approach for e-learning courses evaluation based on the EDAS method
Authors: Jauković-Jocić Kristina , Karabašević Darjan , Popović Gabrijela
Published: December 2020

The development and increasing use of information and communication technology and the Internet as well, have facilitated access to educational materials and increased the popularity of e-learning courses. The increase in the number of e-learning courses imposes the need for evaluating their quality. As a result, the criteria and procedures for evaluating the quality of e-courses are becoming increasingly important. Therefore, the use of the EDAS method for evaluating the quality of e-courses is discussed in this paper. The four e-courses are assessed against the seven evaluation criteria obtained on the basis of the literature review. The evaluation process is performed in the group decision-making environment with the aim of obtaining more reliable results.
Cultural and religious tourism in Kosovo and Metohija
Authors: Petrović Vladan , Lakićević Marija , Žarevac-Bošković Milica
Published: December 2020

The culture and cultural heritage are an expression of a nation's identity, history, tradition and civilization, an indicator of its life in time and space. This paper focuses on the analysis of cultural and religious tourism in Kosovo and Metohija area. The primary data was collected through a survey method, in August 2018, by a sample group of 38 respondents who participated in an organized two-day trip. The goal of this paper is to present the current state of cultural heritage and the significance which religious and cultural tourism have for the development of the local community on Kosovo and Metohija. Results of the research indicate that cultural and religious tourism contributes to regional development, cultural values, but also that a large number of monasteries and churches located in this area represent true sanctity for our people. The purpose of this paper is to point out the importance of cultural and religious tourism on the development of local communities in Kosovo and Metohija, but also to point out the fact that sacral buildings in this area have great, sacred value for our people.The research was conducted through a multidimensional questionnaire. The obtained data were processed manually by the authors of this paper, since the research sample is restrictively small. The scientific research methods used in the paper are the methods of analysis and synthesis, the method of induction and deduction, as well as the method of descriptive analysis. On that occasion, we found that cultural and religious tourism is very developed in this area, despite the unrest that has marked the last decade. Also, it was determined that these forms of tourism are of great importance for the community in Kosovo and Metohija. Tourists view the sacral buildings in this area as great shrines to which they show great respect. The practical implications of this paper are reflected in the fact that the obtained results can be used in further research.
Investment activity of Serbian farms comparing to neighboring countries: Application of FADN indicators
Authors: Ivanović Sanjin , Nastić Lana , Jeločnik Marko
Published: December 2020

Investments are precondition for profitable, efficient and sustainable agricultural production. As a consequence of market liberalization Serbian farmers are competing with EU and neighbouring farmers, therefore it is important to compare investments in Serbian farms with investments in farms in neighbouring countries which have already became EU members (Croatia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria). The goal of this research was to analyse investments in the most important farm types in Serbia (mixed type of farms and farms specialized in crop production) and to compare it with appropriate investments in above mentioned countries. To achieve this goal authors used FADN methodology and relevant EU and Serbian databases and publications. The research results revealed that investments in Serbian farms are similar or even higher comparing to investments in observed countries, although level of investment's subsidies in Serbia is modest. Net investments are especially high for mixed Serbian farms, allowing development of even less present livestock production types. Future research should be directed towards evidence and comparison of subsidies on investments according to FADN methodology in Serbia and EU countries.
Economic implications of the role of insurance in creating a safe work environment
Authors: Todorović Miliša , Živković Snežana
Published: December 2020

Purpose - the purpose of this paper is to point out the connection between insurance and occupational safety and health, thus proving the multidisciplinary nature of these scientific disciplines. Research design/method/approach - Descriptive methods were used to process the data while studying available domestic and foreign literature. In the paper, we will justify the starting hypothesis that linking these two scientific disciplines creates the preconditions for realizing economic benefits both from the level of workers and from the level of the employer and society as a whole. In the first part of the paper the basic concepts of risk in insurance and the economic basis of insurance are presented, while in the second part the basic characteristics of occupational safety are considered. Practical implication - the final part of the paper outlines the basic economic implications that arise from linking insurance and occupational safety and health, which is a practical implication of the paper itself, since linking the aforementioned disciplines is directly related to employers' legal obligations to insure workers from work injury. Originality/Value - Analyzing the domestic and international literature, we find that few authors are concerned with the integration of these two disciplines, which represents the original value of the paper.
Challenges of the common agricultural policy of the European Union in the period after 2020
Authors: Đurić Katarina , Tomaš-Simin Mirela , Glavaš-Trbić Danica , Lukač-Bulatović Mirjana
Published: December 2020

The aim of this paper is to investigate the directions of changes in the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union for the period from 2021 to 2027. For the Republic of Serbia, as a candidate country for membership, it is important to monitor the changes that are taking place within the European agricultural policy. Analyzing the available literature and regulations of the European Commission, the authors look at the essence of the Common Agricultural Policy reforms in the upcoming seven-year period, with special reference to the aims, planned financial framework, "greening" of the CAP, as well as implementation of measures in rural development policy segment. Insisting on ecologically sustainable development of agriculture, along with greater institutional authority of the member states, are the key ideas that will guide the Common Agricultural Policy in the upcoming period.
Kaizen as a system for strategic cost management in the realization of competitive advantages
Authors: Jolović Ivana , Petkovič Đerđi
Published: December 2020

Managing a company in contemporary, dynamic business conditions must be strategically oriented. The competition forces companies to constantly reduce all types of costs incurred in preproduction and production processes, with the obligation to maintain the quality of manufactured products at a satisfactory level. Such requirements can be achieved only by adequate strategic planning of all production processes, and by strategic management of costs. In this context, Kaizen as a cost management system can be characterized as an ideal strategic tool and a source of competitiveness, since by its application organization can plan its production activities in detail, organize them in a way that fully complies with the principles of efficiency and effectiveness, and minimize waste and unwanted losses of available resources. The aim of the research is to consider the Kaizen concept as a system for managing (reducing) costs, and as a source of competitive advantage of a particular organization. The descriptive and comparative method, the technique of analysis and synthesis, as well as analysis of the content of relevant literature of reference domestic and foreign authors, were used for the research purposes. The result of the research is the confirmed assumption that the implementation of the Kaizen system in the company provides an atmosphere of constant improvement that leads to the reduction of production costs and increased market competitiveness.