bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
BİR UYGULAMALI GİRİŞİMCİLİK EĞİTİMİ ÖRNEĞİ OLARAK; AĞ VE TEKNOLOJİ ODAKLI UYGULAMALI GİRİŞİMCİLİK PROJESİ
Authors: GÖKTAŞ Pınar , PARMAKSIZ Salim
Published: July 2019

Son zamanlarda “girişim ve girişimcilik” terimleri artık bütün dünyada kullanılmaya başlanmıştır. Bu faaliyetlerin uygulanması sonucunda bireyler gerek kişisel gerekse de örgütsel olarak bir takım girişimlerde bulunmakta ve girişimci olmaktadırlar. Toplumsal olarak girişimcilik faaliyetlerini ilerletebilmek için ise eğitim kısmı devreye girmekte ve oldukça büyük önem arz etmektedir. Bu çalışmada Türkiye’de birçok üniversitede ders olarak okutulan ve bazı üniversitelerde bölüm olarak yer alan girişimcilik konusu ve girişimcilik eğitiminin nasıl olması gerektiği üzerinde durulmuştur. Örnek olarak ele alınan girişimcilik eğitimi ise Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi’nde devam etmekte olan Ağ ve Teknoloji Odaklı Uygulamalı Girişimcilik Projesi (ATOG)’dir. Girişimcilik eğitimini teorik çerçevenin dışına çıkarak aktarmakta olan ATOG projesi, oyun tabanlı bir eğitim sistemi anlayışına sahiptir. Oyun tabanlı olarak aktarılmakta olunan eğitim öğrencilerin teorik bilgilerini pratikte uygulayabilmelerini sağlamaktadır. ATOG projesi aynı zamanda eğitimi alan öğrenciler ile iş dünyasının ileri gelen isimlerini bir araya getiren bir mentor sistemine de sahiptir. Bu sistem sayesinde öğrenciler iş fikirlerini ve çalışmalarını mentorlara danışarak daha iyi hale getirmeye çalışmaktadırlar. Proje sonunda ise öğrenciler iş fikirlerini bir sunum yoluyla mentor ve jüri üyelerine sunmakta ve iş fikirlerini hayata geçirme fırsatı elde etmektedirler. Yapılan bu çalışmada ATOG projesi eğitim içeriği ve süreci aktarılmakta ve değerlendirilmektedir.
ISUOG - the propagation of knowledge in ultrasound for the improvement of OB/GYN care worldwide: experience of basic ultrasound training in Oman
Authors: Vrachnis Nikolaos , Papageorghiou Aris T. , Bilardo Caterina M. , Abuhamad Alfred , Tabor Ann , Cohen-Overbeek Titia E. , Xilakis Eleni , Mates Flora , Johnson Sarah , Hyett Jon
Published: July 2019

Objectives
The aim of this study is to evaluate and validate the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG)standardized Basic Training curriculum; and the effectiveness of an Outreach teaching and training program delivered in Muscat, Oman.

Methods
Quantitative assessment to evaluate knowledge and practical skills was administered before and after an ultrasound course for sonologists attending the ISUOG Outreach course, which took place in November, 2017, in Oman. Trainees were selected from each region of the country following a national vetting process conducted by the Oman Ministry of Health. Twenty-eight of the participants were included in the analysis. Pre- and post-training practical and theoretical scores were evaluated and compared.

Results
Participants achieved statistically significant improvements, by 47% (p<0.001), in both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Specifically, the mean score in the theoretical knowledge test significantly increased from 55.6% (± 14.0%) to 81.6% (± 8.2%), while in the practical test, the mean score increased from 44.6% (± 19.5%) to 65.7% (± 23.0%) (p<0.001). Performance was improved post-course among 27/28 participants (96.4%) in the theoretical test (range: 14% to 200%) and among 24/28 (85.7%) trainees in the practical skills test (range: 5% to 217%).

Conclusion
Application of the ISUOG Basic Training curriculum and Outreach teaching and training course improved the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of local health personnel. These results confirm that the course successfully achieved ISUOG’s goal of disseminating knowledge in ultrasound among obstetricians-gynecologists.
­Visceral leishmaniasis and control measures in an endemic urban area: space-temporal bayesian analysis
Authors: Bermudi Patricia Marques Moralejo , Costa Danielle Nunes Carneiro Castro , Nunes Caris Maroni , Tolezano Jose Eduardo , Hiramoto Roberto Mitsuyoshi , Rodas Lilian Aparecida Colebrusco , Cipriano Rafael Silva , Blangiardo Marta , Chiaravalloti-Neto Francisco
Published: July 2019

Background Visceral leishmaniasis is an important but neglected disease that is spreading and is highly lethal when left untreated. This study sought to measure the Leishmania infantum seroprevalence in dogs, the coverage of its control activities (identification of the canine reservoir by serological survey, dog culling and insecticide spraying) and to evaluate its relationship with the occurrence of the disease in humans in the municipalities of Araçatuba and Birigui, state of São Paulo, Brazil. Methods Information from 2006 to 2015 was georeferenced for each municipality and modeling were performed for the two municipalities together. To do this, latent Gaussian Bayesian models with the incorporation of a space-time structure and Poisson distribution were used. The Besag-York-Mollie models were applied for random spatial effects, as also were autoregressive models of order 1 for random temporal effects. The modeling was performed using the INLA (Integrated Nested Laplace Approximations) deterministic approach, considering both the numbers of cases as well as the coverage paired year by year and lagged at one and two years. Results Control activity coverage was observed to be generally low. The behavior of the temporal tendency in the human disease presented distinct patterns in the two municipalities, however, in both the tendency was to decline. The canine serological survey presented as a protective factor only in the two-year lag model. Conclusions The canine serological survey coverage, even at low intensity, carried out jointly with the culling of the positive dogs, was associated with a decrease in the occurrence of the disease in humans, the effects of which would be seen two years after it was carried out.
An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of hepatitis B virus in Ethiopia
Authors: Yazie Teshiwal , Girma Mekonnen
Published: July 2019

Background

Hepatitis B virus is one of the major public health concerns globally. It is highly infectious and can be transmitted from one person to the other through vertically or horizontally via contaminated body fluid exposure. Despite the provision of an effective vaccine, it remains a major problem worldwide, particularly in developing countries.

Methods

Online electronic databases including PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, African Index Medicus, African Journals Online, and WHO Afro Library were searched and published articles from 2010 to June 8, 2019, were considered. Two authors independently screened articles and extracted data. Funnel-Plots and Egger’s test statistics were used to determine the presence of small study effects and publication bias. The pooled prevalence of HBV was analyzed using a random effects model. The possible sources of heterogeneity was analyzed through subgroup analysis, sensitivity analysis, and meta-regression.

Results

The overall pooled prevalence of HBV was 6% and among subgroups pregnant women, healthcare workers, and HIV positive patients accounted for 5% for each group. Relatively low prevalence (4%) was obtained among blood donors. The Egger’s test statistics (p=0.747) indicated the absence of publication bias. In addition, from the sensitivity analysis, there was no influence on the overall effect while removing a single study at a time. The level of heterogeneity was reduced among pregnant women, HIV positive and studies with unknown sampling techniques. After conducting meta-regression, province, study group, screening method, and quality of papers were identified as sources of heterogeneity.

Conclusions

The overall pooled prevalence of HBV in Ethiopia was high. Strengthening and scaling up of the scope of the existing vaccination program and implementing novel approaches including screen-and-treat could be implemented to reduce the burden of the disease. Generally, the study can provide current prevalence estimate of HBV that could vital for intervention to tackle the disease.
Effect of CAP10 gene on immune response in mice infected with Cryptococcus neoformans
Authors: Lin Ni , Lin Liping , Li Xiaoyu , Li Xianghui , Wu Juan , Lin Donghong , Ou Qishui
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT
Background Capsule is an vital virulence factor in Cryptococcus neoformans infection. Recent studies show CAP10 is a key gene in capsular formation. However, the role of CAP10 in the pathophysiology of cryptococcosis is still not well understood. This study aims to investigate the association of CAP10 expression with the immune responses to infected mice.
Methods The shRNA expression plasmid was designed to interfere with the synthesis of CAP10. The animal model was established with C. neoformans wt strain H99, cap10-shRNA C. neoformans and PBS control in the respiratory tract. On the 7 days and 21 days after infection, mice lung histopathological examination and homogenate culture were performed, and cytokines expression level in the serum of mice were quantitatively detected.
Results The lower degree of edema and infiltration of inflammatory cells were observed in cap10-shRNA group. The growth rate of cap10-shRNA strain was significantly reduced. In addition, interference with CAP10 altered the expression profile of Th1, Th2, Th17 and Treg type cytokine. Down-regulation of CAP10 was beneficial to the balance of Th1/Th2, Th17/Treg ratio.
Conclusions Taken together, our results indicated the expression of the CAP10 was associated with an antifungal immune response to mice infected with C. neoformans. CAP10 might play an important role in regulating the inflammatory response, and could expected to be a new molecular therapeutic target in cryptococcosis.
Molecular cytogenetics of valuable Arctic and sub-Arctic pasture grass species from the Aveneae/Poeae tribe complex (Poaceae)
Authors: Amosova Alexandra V. , Zoshchuk Svyatoslav A. , Rodionov Alexander V. , Ghukasyan Lilit , Samatadze Tatiana E. , Punina Elizaveta O. , Loskutov Igor G. , Yurkevich Olga Yu. , Muravenko Olga V.
Published: July 2019

Background
Grasslands in the Arctic tundra undergo irreversible degradation due to climatic changes and also over-exploitation and depletion of scarce resources. Comprehensive investigations of cytogenomic structures of valuable Arctic and sub-Arctic grassland species is essential for clarifying their genetic peculiarities and phylogenetic relationships and also successful developing new forage grass cultivars with high levels of adaptation, stable productivity and longevity. We performed molecular cytogenetic characterization of seven insufficiently studied pasture grass species from related genera Alopecurus, Arctagrostis, Beckmannia, Deschampsia and Holcus (Poaceae) which are the primary fodder resources in the Arctic tundra.
Results
For these species, integrated schematic habitat maps were constructed based on the available data on their distribution in Eurasia. The species karyotypes were examined with the use of DAPI-banding, fluorescence in situ hybridization with 35S rDNA, 5S rDNA and the (GTT)9 microsatellite motif and also sequential rapid genomic in situ hybridization with genomic DNAs of Deschampsia sukatschewii, Holcus lanatus and Deschampsia flexuosa. Cytogenomic structures of the studied species were specified; peculiarities and common features of their genomes were revealed. Different chromosomal rearrangements were detected in Beckmannia syzigachne, Deschampsia cespitosa and D. flexuosa; B chromosomes with distinct DAPI-bands were observed in karyotypes of D. cespitosa and H. lanatus.
Conclusions
The peculiarities of distribution patterns of the examined chromosomal markers and also presence of common homologous DNA repeats in karyotypes of the studies species allowed us to verify their relationships. The obtained unique data on distribution areas and cytogenomic structures of the valuable Arctic and sub-Arctic pasture species are important for further genetic and biotechnological studies and also plant breeding progress.
Is this really the end? Template-switching artifacts resemble alternative polyadenylation
Authors: Balázs Zsolt , Tombácz Dóra , Csabai Zsolt , Moldován Norbert , Snyder Michael , Boldogkői Zsolt
Published: July 2019

Background: Alternative polyadenylation is commonly examined using cDNA sequencing, which is known to be affected by template-switching artifacts. However, the effects of such template-switching artifacts on alternative polyadenylation are generally disregarded, while alternative polyadenylation artifacts are attributed to internal priming.
Results: Here, we analyzed both long-read cDNA sequencing and direct RNA sequencing data of two organisms, generated by different sequencing platforms. We developed a filtering algorithm which takes into consideration that template-switching can be a source of artifactual polyadenylation when filtering out spurious polyadenylation sites. The algorithm outperformed the conventional internal priming filters based on comparison to direct RNA sequencing data. We also showed that the polyadenylation artifacts arise in cDNA sequencing at consecutive stretches of as few as three adenines. There was no substantial difference between the lengths of poly(A) tails at the artifactual and the true transcriptional end sites even though it is expected that internal priming artifacts have shorter poly(A) tails than genuine polyadenylated reads.
Conclusions: Our findings suggest that template switching plays an important role in the generation of spurious polyadenylation and support the need for more rigorous filtering of artifactual polyadenylation sites in cDNA data, or that alternative polyadenylation should be annotated using native RNA sequencing.
Living on the edge: Comparative phylogeography and phylogenetics of Oreohelix land snails at their range edge in Western Canada
Authors: Dempsey Zach , Goater Cameron , Burg Theresa
Published: July 2019

Background: The biodiversity and distributions of terrestrial snails at local and regional scales are influenced by their low vagility and microhabitat specificity. The accessibility of large-bodied species and their characteristically high levels of genetic polymorphism make them excellent ecological and evolutionary models for studies on the phylogeography, phylogenetics, and conservation of organisms in fragmented populations. This study aims to elucidate the biodiversity, systematics, and distributions of genetic lineages within the genus Oreohelix at the northern and western periphery of their range.
Results: We found four mitochondrial clades, three of which are putative subspecies of Oreohelix subrudis. One clade was geographically widespread, occurring within numerous sites in Cypress Hills and in the Rocky Mountains, a second was geographically restricted to the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, and a third was restricted to the Cypress Hills region. A fourth clade was the small-bodied species, O. cooperi. ITS2 sequence and screening data revealed three haplotype clusters, of which one was O. cooperi. Cluster 1 was typical of the first clade and cluster 2 was typical of the second and third clades. ITS2 alleles were shared in a narrow contact zone between the first and second clades, suggestive of hybridization between the two.
Conclusions: A sky island known as Cypress Hills, in southeastern Alberta, Canada, is a biodiversity hotspot for terrestrial land snails in the genus Oreohelix. The observed phylogeographic patterns likely reflect reproductive isolation during the Last Glacial Maximum, followed by secondary contact due to passive, long-range dispersal resulting from low vagility, local adaptation, and complex glacial history.
Prevalence and correlates of suicidal ideation in Korean Firefighters: a nationwide study
Authors: Park Heyeon , Kim Johanna Inhyang , Min Beom Jun , Oh Sohee , Kim Jeong-Hyun
Published: July 2019

Background: It is generally known that firefighters are at the increased risk of suicide. However, the prevalence or correlates of suicidal ideation in firefighters have not been thoroughly explained to date. The aim of this study was to measure the 1-year prevalence of suicidal ideation in firefighters and to investigate the correlates of recent suicidal ideation among the demographic, occupational and clinical characteristics.
Method: A web-based survey was conducted using a self-reported questionnaire. A total of 45,698 Korean firefighters were included for analysis. Prevalence of suicidal ideation in the past year was calculated and its correlates were elucidated using a multivariable logistic regression analysis.
Results: The 1-year prevalence of suicidal ideation was 10.66% in Korean firefighters. Recent traumatic experience, high levels of occupational stress from physical work environment and emotional labor, and the officer as a present job were significant correlates of suicidal ideation in the previous year, even after controlling the effect of PTSD and depressive symptoms. With respect to demographic factors, female gender, and divorced/separated/widowed marital status were associated with suicidal ideation in the previous year in firefighters.
Conclusions: More firefighters experienced recent suicidal ideation than the general population and there were risk factors related to the role of firefighters in Korea. Intervention and policies that manage these risk factors are necessary for the prevention of suicide in firefighters.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MEDIA MULTITASKING, WORKING MEMORY AND SUSTAINED ATTENTION
Authors: İMREN Mine , TEKMAN Hasan Gürkan
Published: July 2019

Using
more than one device simultaneously is almost inevitable in our daily lives
because we face an overload of information and digital devices. As a result,
the effects of multitasking on working memory and sustained attention have
become a popular research topic in the literature, even if with inconsistent
results. The current study aims to examine the effects of media multitasking
behavior on sustained attention and working memory with a sample of Turkish
young adults. Continuous Performance Task (CPT) and Digit Span tasks were
employed for sustained attention and working memory, respectively. The results
showed that media multitasking correlated positively with digit span task
performance and negatively with the reaction time of false response in the CPT
task. That is to say, media multitasking may improve working memory performance
but inhibit maintaining attention. The results are discussed in the light of
theories of limited capacity, multiple resources, and neural plasticity.
EVOLUÃ‡ÃƒO HISTÃ“RICA DA MARCA
Authors: Hannas Anandy Kassis de Faria Alvim
Published: July 2019

Apresenta-se, neste artigo, a evoluÃ§Ã£o histÃ³rica das marcas. A evoluÃ§Ã£o da marca pode ser definida em quatro etapas: (1) associaÃ§Ã£o do nome do proprietÃ¡rio ao nome do estabelecimento ou atividade econÃ´mica; (2) associaÃ§Ã£o de algum topÃ´nimo ao estabelecimento; (3) nome do produto associado aos processos produtivos ou Ã  forma de sociedade e de associaÃ§Ã£o e; (4) utilizaÃ§Ã£o do nome baseado em recursos mercadolÃ³gicos para sua definiÃ§Ã£o. NÃ£o hÃ¡ uma data especÃ­fica para determinar cada etapa. Elas ainda podem coexistir, conforme o tamanho da cidade, os ramos de atividade e, principalmente, da interaÃ§Ã£o com o consumidor. Ressalta-se que a marca Ã© essencial para o marketing bem sucedido de diversas empresas. A resposta do seu nome na mente do consumidor agiliza o processo de venda e consolida participaÃ§Ãµes de mercado. Ela Ã© um conjunto de percepÃ§Ãµes, sensaÃ§Ãµes e sinergia que possibilitam a identidade das empresas. Ao agregar valor ao produto, a marca gera vantagens e desvantagens que sÃ£o fundamentais para uma boa gestÃ£o estratÃ©gica. O conhecimento das melhores formas dc aplicaÃ§Ã£o possibilita aniagem competitiva para empresas que lutam para alcanÃ§ar posiÃ§Ãµes de mercado representativas. O desenvolvimento de produtos com marca requer estbrÃ§os na compreensÃ£o do mix der arketing. A sua utilizaÃ§Ã£o implica em custos altos e diversos adicionais. Em alguns casos Ã© melhor deixar a 'marca ser trabalhada por urna outra empresa.
LIDERANÃ‡A E PODER
Authors: Hott FÃ¡bio Cicarini
Published: July 2019

Objetiva-se retratar neste artigo relaÃ§Ãµes de lideranÃ§a e de poder. SÃ£o muitos os desafios das organizaÃ§Ãµes neste comeÃ§o de sÃ©culo XXI. As mudanÃ§as constantes dos cenÃ¡rios em conseqÃ¼Ãªncia da evoluÃ§Ã£o dos mercados relacionadas Ã  GlobalizaÃ§Ã£o, Ã  formaÃ§Ã£o de Blocos EconÃ´micos, Ã s implicaÃ§Ãµes do avanÃ§o tecnolÃ³gico, Ã  responsabilidade social das empresas, entre outros temas atuais, exigem das organizaÃ§Ãµes que estejam preparadas, mais do que nunca, para adaptaÃ§Ãµes, soluÃ§Ã£o de problemas e superaÃ§Ã£o de desafios. O lÃ­der tem papel fundamental nesse contexto, pois Ã© o ponto de partida para a obtenÃ§Ã£o de resultados favorÃ¡veis. Para tanto, deve estar preparado e consciente de sua responsabilidade em preparar tambÃ©m sua equipe, direcionando-a para o sucesso. Compreender os estilos de lideranÃ§a e as bases do poder nas organizaÃ§Ãµes, exercendo-os profissionalmente e eticamente, com o objetivo fundamental de crescimento das pessoas e das organizaÃ§Ãµes, Ã© fator preponderante para o sucesso.
PERFIL DA PEQUENA E MÃ‰DIA EMPRESA DO RAMO CALÃ‡ADISTA: UM ESTUDO DE CASOS MÃšLTIPLOS EM JUAZEIRO DO NORTE (CE)
Authors: Sousa Carlos AntÃ´nio Ferreira de , Paiva Maria Jeanne Gonzaga de
Published: July 2019

Este estudo tem como objetivo traÃ§ar o perfil da pequena e mÃ©dia empresa do ramo calÃ§adista em Juazeiro do Norte (CE) no ano de 2002. Rezalizado atravÃ©s de pesquisa bibliogrÃ¡fica e de campo, cujo tamanho das empresas foi estabelecido pelo critÃ©rio Sebrae e as informaÃ§Ãµes cadastrais junto ao SindidÃºstria. Sendo, acessÂ´-ivel uma amostragem a 75% das mÃ©dias e 50% das pequenas. Dos principais resultados, tem-se que, apenas, as mÃ©dias concentram vendas nas regiÃµes Sul/Sudeste e sÃ³ uma exporta. Em relaÃ§Ã£o Ã  mÃ£o-de-obra, 75% dos gerentes tÃªm ensino mÃ©dio e apenas 25% com nÃ­vel superior, nenhumas das entrevistadas dispÃµem de ISO (padrÃ£o internacional de qualidade). Dos problemas citados, encontra-se, a acrÃªncia de tecnologia. JÃ¡ as estratÃ©gias apontadas foram: atendimento das necessidades dos clientes e garantia de prazos de entrega. Conclui-se que, as referidas empresas apresentaram defasagens tecnolÃ³gicas e somente as mÃ©dias apresentaram uma melhor estrutura organizacional e produtiva.
IMPACTO DA GLOBALIZAÃ‡ÃƒO E O TURISMO
Authors: Soares Eliziar Maciel
Published: July 2019

Ensaio criado em torno do tema globalizaÃ§Ã£o e turismo, que objetiva mostrar que com a globalizaÃ§Ã£o dos mercados, ocorreu tambÃ©m a globalizaÃ§Ã£o do turismo. O turismo aproveitou de forma mercado lÃ³gica o que estas novas fronteiras tÃªm a apresentar, procurando fazer de forma eficiente sua prestaÃ§Ã£o de serviÃ§os, criando novas modalidades, se qualificando, tornando-se profissional, se promovendo como uma das atividades econÃ´micas mais promissoras e alternativas deste milÃªnio
AVALIAÃ‡ÃƒO DA POLÃTICA DE ASSISTÃŠNCIA SOCIAL NO BRASIL NEOLIBERAL: INSTRUMENTO DE CONTROLE EXERCIDO PELA POPULAÃ‡ÃƒO OU SOBRE A POPULAÃ‡ÃƒO?
Authors: Alves Adriana Amaral Ferreira
Published: July 2019

O presente estudo voltou-se aos atuais processos de avaliaÃ§Ã£o da PolÃ­tica de AssistÃªncia Social no Brasil, que reeditam os tradicionais procedimentos tÃ©cnico- operativos de controle administrativo-contÃ¡bil, nÃ£o tomando como parÃ¢metros os fundamentos constitucionais e a LOAS. Tendo por base o materialismo histÃ³rico, procurou-se construir algumas reflexÃµes sobre a conduÃ§Ã£o teÃ³rico-metodolÃ³gica dessas avaliaÃ§Ãµes, no sentido de reorientÃ¡-las no exame da realidade e as transformar em meios capazes de subsidiar a luta coletiva pelo redirecionamento Ã©tico-polÃ­tico da assistÃªncia social.
AGRICULTURA DE PRECISÃƒO: CONCEITOS E TECNOLOGIAS
Authors: Fonseca Alessandra Alves
Published: July 2019

Com a globalizaÃ§Ã£o, o uso de tecnologia para auxiliar os processos da empresa se tornou indispensÃ¡vel para a sobrevivÃªncia dos negÃ³cios em qualquer Ã¡rea. Na agricultura nÃ£o podia ser diferente. A adoÃ§Ã£o de novas tecnologias Ã© uma estratÃ©gia para melhorar o processo produtivo das culturas e auxiliar na administraÃ§Ã£o da propriedade, bem como nas tomadas de decisÃµes. A agricultura de precisÃ£o surge nesse cenÃ¡rio como a tecnologia capaz de identificar e manejar a variabilidade existente na propriedade, reduzindo os custos de produÃ§Ã£o e preservando o meio ambiente.
O CONHECIMENTO COMO FATOR ESTRATÃ‰GICO DE COMPETITIVIDADE ORGANIZACIONAL
Authors: Oliveira Katiuscia Machado Barbosa , Oliveira Liliane de Lourdes , Lins Maria Fernanda Marques LeitÃ£o , Oliveira Penha Aparecida de , Freitas Ricardo JosÃ© Tavares
Published: July 2019

Uma caracterÃ­stica marcante deste milÃ©nio sÃ£o as intensas mudanÃ§as. Para que as organizaÃ§Ãµes consigam se adaptar a esse contexto de inovaÃ§Ã£o e maior competitividade, elas devem favorecer o aprendizado, tornando-o um processo contÃ­nuo e interativo com seus colaboradores. As ferramentas utilizadas neste processo de aprendizagem advÃªm da Ã¡rea de Recursos Humanos (RH), que, nessa era de informaÃ§Ã£o e conhecimento, se torna parceiro estratÃ©gico das organizaÃ§Ãµes. A gestÃ£o do conhecimento vem se tornando um dos principais instrumentos de alavancagem competitiva. A capacidade de raciocÃ­nio, iniciativa e criatividade dos colaboradores agregam valor Ã s informaÃ§Ãµes e causam impacto sobre o resultado obtido pelas organizaÃ§Ãµes. Buscando conseguir a eficiÃªncia e a eficÃ¡cia e se posicionar Ã  frente no mercado, as modernas organizaÃ§Ãµes devem favorecer o aprendizado, o acÃºmulo contÃ­nuo de conhecimentos e o desenvolvimento de seu capital intelectual. Assim, a gestÃ£o de pessoas proporciona e estimula o conhecimento como vantagem necessÃ¡ria para a organizaÃ§Ã£o acentuar sua posiÃ§Ã£o no mercado.
DIAGNÃ“STICO DA QVT NO CONTEXTO DE TRABALHO DOS FUNCIONÃRIOS DA CALPEN PEÃ‡AS AUTOMOTIVAS LTDA
Authors: Firmino Marcos Luiz
Published: July 2019

O tema Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho torna-se, no Ã¢mbito organizacional, uma variÃ¡vel de suma importÃ¢ncia, tendo em vista a necessidade de atender aquilo que traz ao funcionÃ¡rio um nÃ­vel de satisfaÃ§Ã£o que culmine em processos organizacionais cada vez mais produtivo, haja vista a necessidade de se verificar comprometimento e a satisfaÃ§Ã£o do trabalhador. Dentro desse paradigma, resolveu-se realizar um estudo para diagnosticar o nÃ­vel de QVT na empresa Calpen PeÃ§as Automotivas Ltda. Diante das literaturas pertinentes ao tema, optou-se por usar o modelo de Walton (1973), como aporte teÃ³rico, devido a sua amplitude que abrange desde questÃµes legislativas, que busca a proteÃ§Ã£o ao trabalhador, atÃ© as aspiraÃ§Ãµes humanas, que estÃ¡ fundamentada em valores humanÃ­sticos e no Ã¢mbito da responsabilidade social da organizaÃ§Ã£o. Para tanto, fez-se uso da aplicaÃ§Ã£o de um questionÃ¡rio na empresa matriz e em sua filial que, depois de mensurado, encontrou-se um nÃ­vel de QVT dentro de padrÃµes normais para ambas as empresas. Pode-se constatar que as empresas estÃ£o cada vez mais apostando em modelos de gestÃ£o voltados para as pessoas, onde o capital intelectual Ã© valorizado como um dos ativos mais importantes e aÃ§Ãµes implantadas, neste sentido, causarÃ£o o bem estar e satisfaÃ§Ã£o dos empregados promovendo um aumento na Qualidade de Vida do trabalho.
DIAGNÃ“STICO DOS SERVIÃ‡OS PRESTADOS PELA MECÃ‚NICA CANAÃƒ
Authors: Oliveira PatrÃ­cia Fonseca , Santos Marcos Ferreira
Published: July 2019

O ambiente de serviÃ§os estÃ¡ cada vez mais tomando espaÃ§o na economia. O setor automobilÃ­stico em especial tem sido enfatizado em estudos de aprimoramento do processo de serviÃ§os, uma vez que os consumidores tornaram-se exigentes, devido Ã s influÃªncias do meio de comunicaÃ§Ã£o e a conscientizaÃ§Ã£o da necessidade de melhoria dos serviÃ§os. Conquistar e manter clientes tÃªm sido o foco das empresas que desejam manter-se no mercado, almejando cada vez mais aumentar o Ã­ndice de satisfaÃ§Ã£o de seus consumidores, com o intuito de tornÃ¡-los fiÃ©is e assim garantir a sustentabilidade da empresa, gerada pelo Ã­ndice de vendas. ComÂ a concorrÃªncia isso torna-se mais difÃ­cil, Ã© necessÃ¡rio buscar alternativas para se diferenciar e conquistar o poder de compra do consumidor. Em virtude disso, realizou-se um estudo para diagnosticar os serviÃ§os prestados pela MecÃ¢nica CanaÃ£. Primeiramente descreve-se o problema de pesquisa, que busca diagnosticar os serviÃ§os prestados pela MecÃ¢nica CanaÃ£, objeto do estudo. Posteriormente, sÃ£o definidos os objetivos do presente estudo que contribuÃ­ram para responder ao problema de pesquisa. O embasamento teÃ³rico explica diversos aspectos do marketing de serviÃ§os, e como o mesmo contribui para melhoria na prestaÃ§Ã£o do serviÃ§o. Logo apÃ³s sÃ£o analisados os meios pelos quais foi realizada a pesquisa em campo, os mÃ©todos utilizados, seguindo a anÃ¡lise dos resultados, onde sÃ£o demonstrados os resultados colhidos dos questionÃ¡rios aplicados aos clientes, bem como a entrevista feita aos administradores do estabelecimento. As propostas de melhoria para os gargalos encontrados no diagnÃ³stico sÃ£o apresentadas nas consideraÃ§Ãµes finais, com alternativas para minimizar o impacto dos pontos negativos no processo de serviÃ§o.
AS RELAÃ‡Ã•ES DE PODER NA FORMAÃ‡ÃƒO DA ELITE CAFEEIRA DO MUNICÃPIO DE MANHUAÃ‡U 1877 - 1896
Authors: Santos Flavio Mateus dos
Published: July 2019

O presente artigo propÃµe apresentar um estudo sobre as relaÃ§Ãµes de poder estabelecidas na formaÃ§Ã£o das estruturas polÃ­ticas de dominaÃ§Ã£o na regiÃ£o leste do Estado de Minas Gerais tendo como foco principal a economia cafeeira. Este material jÃ¡ foi alvo de alguns estudiosos como Maria EfigÃªnia Lage de Resende, o inglÃªs Paul Cammack, o norte americano John Dâ€™ Wirt. Entretanto, o nosso recorte temporal (1877 - 1896) estarÃ¡ abrangendo a formaÃ§Ã£o do MunicÃ­pio de ManhuaÃ§u, local este de grande disputa de poder e localizaÃ§Ã£o geoestratÃ©gica para os coronÃ©is administrarem nÃ£o somente a terra, o cafÃ© ou as matas, como tambÃ©m o controle de uma estrutura de poder que abriria espaÃ§o para controlar e manipular a polÃ­tica coronelÃ­stica do leste mineiro.
CULTURA E RESISTÃŠNCIA POLÃTICA NA NOVA CANÃ‡Ã“
Authors: Silva Alberto Moby Ribeiro da
Published: July 2019

Este artigo analisa a cultura e a resistÃªncia polÃ­tica na Nova CanÃ§Ã³. Durante as dÃ©cadas de 1960 e 1970, em vÃ¡rios paÃ­ses, em cada um dos cinco continentes, em quase todos os paÃ­ses, sob os mais variados sistemas polÃ­ticos, o mundo conheceu uma espÃ©cie de sentimento comum de rebeldia entre os jovens. Ao lado das guerras, as manchetes dos jornais falavam da odissÃ©ia de 519 milhÃµes de inconformados. Contestando e contestados, uma onda de contestaÃ§Ã£o tomou uma parte significativa da juventude, que lutou com todas as armas para destruir o â€œvelhoâ€ e impor o â€œnovoâ€, mesmo que nem sempre estivesse muito claro o significado dessas duas palavras. Foram anos de luta e recusa, pacÃ­fica ou violenta.
O INVENTÃRIO E A PARTILHA
Authors: Cardoso Erofilho Lopes
Published: July 2019

O procedimento de inventÃ¡rio e partilha encontra-se inserido no livro IV, que trata dos procedimentos especiais, e tÃ­tulo I, que envolve os procedimentos especiais de jurisdiÃ§Ã£o contenciosa. Mas a posiÃ§Ã£o dos mesmos no CÃ³digo de Processo Civil, de per se nÃ£o define a sua natureza jurÃ­dica. Possivelmente, a inclusÃ£o dos citados procedimento no tÃ­tulo dos procedimentos de â€œjurisdiÃ§Ã£o contenciosaâ€ parece inadequada. DaÃ­ emerge a importÃ¢ncia de se saber que a â€œjurisdiÃ§Ã£o contenciosaâ€ nÃ£o se caracteriza unicamente mediante a â€œpretensÃ£o resistida", mas tambÃ©m atravÃ©s da existÃªncia de â€œinteresses nÃ£o convergentesâ€. Por isso, a partilha entre maiores e capazes pode se constituir como procedimento de â€œjurisdiÃ§Ã£o voluntÃ¡riaâ€, com homologaÃ§Ã£o judicial da vontade dos interessados.Â Este artigo nÃ£o objetiva apresentar um estudo exaustivo da temÃ¡tica em questÃ£o, mas sim expor de forma sintÃ©tica, sistemÃ¡tica e com boa fundamentaÃ§Ã£o teÃ³rica o essencial do tema proposto: do inventÃ¡rio e da partilha. Para isso, divide-se e desenvolve-se o conteÃºdo do assunto supracitado em duas partes constitutivas fundamentais.Â
MOTIVAÃ‡ÃƒO NO TRABALHO
Authors: Damaso Graziana , Pimentel Messias Rodrigues , Pires Raiane Freitas , Niverso Rafael SimÃ£o
Published: July 2019

O presente artigo apresenta um estudo sobre a motivaÃ§Ã£o humana no ambiente de trabalho, uma vez que Ã© de vital importÃ¢ncia nÃ£o sÃ³ para a administraÃ§Ã£o empresarial, bem como para todos os profissionais, tendo em vista que o "mundo do trabalho" tem passado por diversas transformaÃ§Ãµes, e os trabalhadores devem estar preparados. O objetivo desse trabalho Ã© fazer um paralelo entre teorias e "mundo real", mostrando o quanto a motivaÃ§Ã£o pode ser influenciada internamente ou externamente e qual a opiniÃ£o das pessoas em relaÃ§Ã£o ao seu trabalho, usando como ferramentas as Teorias Motivacionais apresentadas por Maslow, Herzberg, Vroom e Lawler, na busca de obter melhores resultados.
CONSIDERAÃ‡Ã•ES SOBRE DIREITO, LIBERDADE E ESTADO EM KANT, TOCQUEVILLE E STUART MILL
Authors: Campos Germano Moreira
Published: July 2019

O presente artigo se dedica a desenvolver uma sÃ­ntese do pensamento polÃ­tico-filosÃ³fico de Immanuel Kant, e, ainda, fazer uma certa aproximaÃ§Ã£o com os ideais de AlÃ©xis de Tocqueville e John Stuart-Mill, de acordo com assuntos especÃ­ficos. Kant, filÃ³sofo alemÃ£o do sÃ©culo XVIII, desenvolveu seu pensamento baseado, fundamentalmente, na razÃ£o e na concepÃ§Ã£o de liberdade que ela lega ao homem. A natureza tem importante funÃ§Ã£o na elevaÃ§Ã£o do indivÃ­duo; e o Estado, na visÃ£o kantiana, exerce e sofre aÃ§Ã£o dos homens entendidos enquanto sociedade. As noÃ§Ãµes de liberdade, Estado, direito e mesmo a idÃ©ia de cidadÃ£o (indivÃ­duo) tÃªm semelhanÃ§as e distanciamentos que se tornam evidentes quando comparados aos pensamentos desses trÃªs legÃ­timos â€œanalistasâ€ das situaÃ§Ãµes e das instituiÃ§Ãµes de seu tempo. Houve uma certa dificuldade para chegar a tais consideraÃ§Ãµes, pois a contradiÃ§Ã£o Ã© marca presente â€“ internamente â€“ nesses pensadores, embora Tocqueville chegue a ser, dentre todos, o mais claro nas suas definiÃ§Ãµes, embora seja bastante pessimista quanto Ã  sua anÃ¡lise.
AS ACEPÃ‡Ã•ES DA TEORIA DO GARANTISMO
Authors: Lopes Marcus VinÃ­cius Pimenta , Ribeiro Rafhael Lima
Published: July 2019

Este artigo trata da teoria garantista, proposiÃ§Ã£o formulada por Luigi Ferrajoli, mormente em sua obra Diritto e ragione: Teoria del garantismo penale. Objetiva evidenciar a plurissignificaÃ§Ã£o epistemolÃ³gica da teoria, isto Ã©, a significaÃ§Ã£o da teoria garantista para a ciÃªncia do Estado e para a praxe do ordenamento jurÃ­dico, de modo que nÃ£o se perpetue a ideia errÃ´nea de que a Teoria Garantista Ã© apenas aplicÃ¡vel ao direito e mais ainda ao direito penal. Justificam-se tais questionamentos, uma vez que atualmente a legalidade e legitimidade tomam cada vez mais uma conotaÃ§Ã£o de proteÃ§Ã£o dos direitos fundamentais dos indivÃ­duos contra o arbÃ­trio do Estado.
ASSISTÃŠNCIA MULTIPROFISSIONAL: Ã€ SAÃšDE DO HOMEM: UM DESAFIO PARA A ATENÃ‡ÃƒO PRIMÃRIA
Authors: VenÃ¢ncio Daniela de Lima , SimÃµes Diana Alves Prates , Borges KÃªnia do Carmo Marinho , Bretas ValquÃ­ria dos Santos
Published: July 2019

A assistÃªncia multiprofissional Ã  saÃºde do homem Ã© um desafio para atenÃ§Ã£o primÃ¡ria, uma vez que os homens sÃ£o mais vulnerÃ¡veis Ã s doenÃ§as crÃ´nicas. E um dos motivos relacionados a essa disparidade Ã© a pouca procura pelos serviÃ§os de saÃºde disponÃ­veis quando comparados ao dasÂ  mulheres. Trata-se de um estudo que contempla aÃ§Ãµes preventivas voltadas para esse pÃºblico diferenciado, sendo realizado por meio da busca ativa em uma empresa privada na Ã¡rea de abrangÃªncia da Unidade BÃ¡sica SaÃºde FamÃ­lia - Jardim PetrÃ³polis. O objetivo foi identificar os provÃ¡veis riscos que podem predispÃ´-los a patologias coronarianas. Assim, mesmo sendo considerado um desafio, intervenÃ§Ãµes voltadas Ã  saÃºde do homem sÃ£o necessÃ¡rias para aproximÃ¡-los do serviÃ§o de saÃºde. Sendo que a estratÃ©gia de intervenÃ§Ã£o permita modificaÃ§Ãµes no programa de saÃºde da famÃ­lia a fim de contemplar integralmente este pÃºblico diferenciado.
COMPARISON BETWEEN THE USE OF PANORAMIC RADIOGRAPHY AND CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY TO LOCATE DENTAL ELEMENTS SEVERE INTRUDED DUE TO TRAUMA: CASE REPORT
Authors: RebouÃ§as Pedro Diniz , Rodrigues Lorena Walesca Macedo , Santiago Adriana Kelly de Sousa , Milagres Clarice Santana , Gondim Juliana Oliveira , Moreira-Neto JosÃ© JeovÃ¡ Siebra
Published: July 2019

Intrusive luxation is a kind of traumatic injury characterized by an axial displacement of the tooth toward the alveolar bone. Its main causes are bicycle accidents, sports/recreational activities, and falls or collisions. Treatment strategies include waiting for the tooth to return to its position, immediate surgical repositioning and repositioning through dental traction by orthodontic devices. The correct diagnosis must be based on clinical and radiographic exams and it is crucial for decision-making in the treatment of injured patients. Currently, the cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has been widely used in orthodontics, restorative dentistry and implantology as well as in the diagnosis of complex dental trauma. This article reports a case of severe dental intrusion, in which the cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) was performed because of doubts generated after clinical examination and panoramic radiograph analyze. This case report confirmed that the CBCT is an important exam to correct diagnostic.
Iodine Levels in Pregnant Women with Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Authors: Arslanca Seyma Banu , Korkmaz Vakkas , Arslanca Tufan , Besyaprak Figen , Barut Adil
Published: July 2019

Objective: Iodine deficiency is a commonly seen problem and associated with pregnancy complications. In this study, we aimed to evaluate urinary iodine status in pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarumStudy Design: A total of 121 women experiencing singleton pregnancies between 6 and 18 weeks of gestation were included in the study. The participants were divided into two groups; group 1 comprised 81 healthy pregnant women, and group 2 comprised 40 pregnant women with Hyperemesis Gravidarum.Results: Urinary iodine levels were found to be significantly higher in healthy pregnant women than women with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (p=0.008). Urinary iodine was significantly correlated with the urinary ketone (r= -0.252, p=0.005) and FT3 (r= -0.190, p=0.037).Conclusion: In pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarum, oxidative stress was increased, urinary iodine levels were significantly low and negatively correlated with disease severity. Thus, ıodine replacement might be essential to prevent pregnancy complications.
The impact of varying spatial resolution of climate models on future rainfall simulations in the Pra River Basin (Ghana)
Authors: Bessah Enoch , Raji Abdulganiy O. , Taiwo Olalekan J. , Agodzo Sampson K. , Ololade Olusola O.
Published: July 2019

This work compares future projections of rainfall over the Pra River Basin (Ghana) using data from five climate models for the period 2020–2049, as referenced to the control period 1981–2010. Bias-correction methods were applied where necessary and models' performances were evaluated with Nash–Sutcliffe Efficiency, root-mean-square error and coefficient of determination. Standardised Anomaly Index (SAI) was used to determine variability. The onset and cessation dates and length of the rainy season were determined by modifying the Walter–Olaniran method. The ensemble means of the models projected a 1.77% decrease in rainfall. The SAI showed that there would be drier than normal years with the likelihood of drought occurrence in 2021, 2023, 2031 and 2036. The findings showed that high-resolution models (≤25 km) were more capable of simulating rainfall at the basin scale than mid-resolution models (26–150 km) and projected a 20.13% increase. Therefore, the rainfall amount is expected to increase in the future. However, the projected increase in the length of the dry season by the ensemble of the models suggested that alternative sources of water would be necessary to supplement rainfed crop production for food security.
O Repertório do Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra de Alagoas e suas Interações com os Partidos Políticos e com o Estado
Authors: Bodart Cristiano das Neves , Souza Ewerton Diego de
Published: July 2019

Sob contribuições de Charles Tilly e Sidney Tarrow, é demonstradoneste artigo como o Movimento dos Trabalhadores Sem Terra (MST)de Alagoas vem atuando, sendo destacado seu repertório, o dinamismode suas “performances” e as formas de interações com partidos políticose com o Estado. O corpus da pesquisa é composto por: i) entrevistasa integrantes do MST de Alagoas e de partidos políticos e; ii)reportagens divulgadas em sites e redes sociais. Dentre os resultadosobservados, destaca-se que as relações com o Estado são basicamenteconflitivas, o que se dá predominantemente por meio das marchas quese convergem em diversas “performances” modeladas de acordo comas demandas locais e as estruturas de oportunidades. A produção deum alinhamento interpretativo é uma tarefa que possui centralidadenos esforços do MST de Alagoas, pois se acredita que ele seja responsávelpor “blindar” o movimento dos interesses dos partidos políticose do Estado, assim como ser um elemento importante para a coesãosocial e a mobilização de seus militantes.Palavras-chave: Movimentos Sociais. Repertório. MST. Partidos Políticos.Estado.
Population Estimates and Habitat Selection of White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus ustus) in the Antisana Water Conservation Area, Ecuador
Authors: Tellkamp Markus , Herrera Henry , Bautista Isidro
Published: July 2019

The Antisana Water Conservation Area (ACHA) greatly contributes to the water supply of the Metropolitan District of Quito (DMQ). Therefore, integrated management of the area needs to take into account the ecological interactions that sustain the interception and slow release of water by the vegetation and soil. An apparent increase in the population of white-tailed deer has led to the concern that this herbivore may alter the vegetation and thus the water cycle. In this study, we obtain the first population estimates for white-tailed deer in ACHA and the second estimate for the Ecuadorean Andes. Vantage point counts (VPC) set the minimum population for the reserve at 760 individuals, whereas the fecal standing crop (FSC) indirect method determined an estimate of 953 ± 368 (90% confidence interval) for a density of 11.27 individuals/km2. The density of deer is low compared to other sites in the Colombian and Venezuelan Andes. From a management perspective, the optimal number of deer for the reserve will depend on the impact the deer have on the ideal composition of plants for the long-term production of water.
Rehabilitation, the Great Absentee of Virtual Coaching in Medical Care: Scoping Review
Authors: Tropea Peppino , Schlieter Hannes , Sterpi Irma , Judica Elda , Gand Kai , Caprino Massimo , Gabilondo Inigo , Gomez-Esteban Juan Carlos , Busnatu Stefan , Sinescu Crina , Kyriazakos Sofoklis , Anwar Sadia , Corbo Massimo
Published: July 2019

Background

In the last few years, several studies have focused on describing and understanding how virtual coaches (ie, coaching program or smart device aiming to provide coaching support through a variety of application contexts) could be key drivers for health promotion in home care settings. As there has been enormous technological progress in the field of artificial intelligence and data processing in the past decade, the use of virtual coaches gains an augmented attention in the considerations of medical innovations.

Objective

This scoping review aimed at providing an overview of the applications of a virtual coach in the clinical field. In particular, the review focused on the papers that provide tangible information for coaching activities with an active implication for engaging and guiding patients who have an ongoing plan of care.

Methods

We aimed to investigate the use of the term virtual coach in the clinical field performing a methodical review of the relevant literature indexed on PubMed, Scopus, and Embase databases to find virtual coach papers focused on specific activities dealing with clinical or medical contexts, excluding those aimed at surgical settings or electronic learning purposes.

Results

After a careful revision of the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 46 records were selected for the full-text review. Most of the identified articles directly or indirectly addressed the topic of physical activity. Some papers were focused on the use of virtual coaching (VC) to manage overweight or nutritional issues. Other papers dealt with technological interfaces to facilitate interactions with patients suffering from different chronic clinical conditions such as heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, depression, and chronic pain.

Conclusions

Although physical activity is a healthy practice that is most encouraged by a virtual coach system, in the current scenario, rehabilitation is the great absentee. This paper gives an overview of the tangible applications of this tool in the medical field and may inspire new ideas for future research on VC.
An Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program Adapted to Patients With Cardiovascular Disease and Depression: Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Johansson Peter , Westas Mats , Andersson Gerhard , Alehagen Urban , Broström Anders , Jaarsma Tiny , Mourad Ghassan , Lundgren Johan
Published: July 2019

Background

Depression is a common cause of reduced well-being and prognosis in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, there is a lack of effective intervention strategies targeting depression.

Objective

The study aimed to evaluate the effects of a nurse-delivered and adapted internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) program aimed at reducing depression in patients with CVD.

Methods

A randomized controlled trial was conducted. A total of 144 patients with CVD with at least mild depression (Patient Health Questionnaire–9 [PHQ-9] score ≥5) were randomized 1:1 to a 9-week program of iCBT (n=72) or an active control participating in a Web-based discussion forum (online discussion forum [ODF], n=72). The iCBT program, which included 7 modules, was adapted to fit patients with CVD. Nurses with an experience of CVD care provided feedback and a short introduction to cognitive behavioral therapy. The primary outcome, depression, was measured using PHQ-9. Secondary outcomes were depression measured using the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale–self-rating version (MADRS-S), health-related quality of life (HRQoL) measured using Short Form 12 (SF-12) survey and EuroQol Visual Analogue Scale (EQ-VAS), and the level of adherence. An intention-to-treat analysis with multiple imputations was used. Between-group differences in the primary and secondary outcomes were determined by the analysis of covariance, and a sensitivity analysis was performed using mixed models.

Results

Compared with ODF, iCBT had a significant and moderate treatment effect on the primary outcome depression (ie, PHQ-9; mean group difference=−2.34 [95% CI −3.58 to −1.10], P<.001, Cohen d=0.62). In the secondary outcomes, compared with ODF, iCBT had a significant and large effect on depression (ie, MADRS-S; P<.001, Cohen d=0.86) and a significant and moderate effect on the mental component scale of the SF-12 (P<.001, Cohen d=0.66) and the EQ-VAS (P<.001, Cohen d=0.62). Overall, 60% (n=43) of the iCBT group completed all 7 modules, whereas 82% (n=59) completed at least half of the modules. No patients were discontinued from the study owing to a high risk of suicide or deterioration in depression.

Conclusions

Nurse-delivered iCBT can reduce depression and improve HRQoL in patients with CVD, enabling treatment for depression in their own homes and at their preferred time.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02778074; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02778074