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Super continuum generation in water doped with Homeopathic medicines
Authors: Joshi Paresh K , Dharmadhikari Aditya K , Dharmadhikari Jayashree A , Barvalia Praful M
Published: April 2021

We have carried out systematic studies to investigate the effect on supercontinuum generation in water using 40 fs laser pulses when doped with Homeopathic medicines. We perform these studies using five series of medications with different levels of dilution (10-30 to 10-100000). We measure supercontinuum spectra that span from 400-1050 nm. We monitor the area under the curve in the range 450-750 nm for each sample at a fixed incident laser energy. Our observations indicate that the yield of supercontinuum generation, in water containing Homeopathic medicine is significantly different from that obtained in water containing plain ethanol. The measurement for different dilutions shows up to 7 times standard deviation variation in the yield of supercontinuum generation? Even though linear absorption in the UV-visible region does not show any significant difference for different Homeopathic medicines, the supercontinuum yield which depends on the effective nonlinear refractive index changes with different samples.
A systematic review on the efficacies and therapeutic interventions of homoeopathic medicines in combating viral disorders with implications in the currently undergoing homoeopathic treatment efforts of SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19)
Authors: Dey Joy Kumar , Mukherjee Anupam , Dey Sanjay Kumar , Pramanik Abhishek , Giri Shashi , Pratap Mukut
Published: April 2021

The prevalence of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome- Corona Virus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has undergone a historic transition from December 2019 to June 2020. Under the current circumstances, SARS-CoV-2 has become a key problem for the public health and economic steadiness of the global fraternity. Based on ample evidences from the global epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 and MERS-CoV (Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome- Corona virus) scientists and physicians strappingly consider these viruses share structural and functional similarities of selected biologically active enzymes namely, 3CLpro, PLpro and RdRp. Ultra-diluted homoeopathic medicine has the legacy to combat infectious as well as viral diseases since last two centuries. Thus, a systematic review on existing antiviral homoeopathic therapies was done in the current study and the need of appropriate clinical validation with proper in vitro as well as in vivo studies prior to make clinical endorsements in treating Covid-19 patients with homoeopathic medicines has been explained. A brief summary of the currently undergoing or recently completed homoeopathic treatments of COVID-19 has also been provided to attract many more similar homoeopathic treatment attempts to combat COVID-19.
الإدارة الإلكترونية كمدخل لتحسين جودة مؤسسات التعليم العالي في ليبيا: دراسة نظرية للتجارب العربية والأجنبية الرائدة في هذا المجال
Authors: ضو صلاح عبدالسلام , المصراتي سالمة مفتاح
Published: April 2021

مع أواخر القرن العشرين وكنتيجة للتطورات التكنولوجية, حدثت طفرة هائلة ترتب عليها ضرورة إستخدام المؤسسات التعليمية لأنماط إدارية حديثة تواكب التطور التكنولوجي، حيث برزت ما يعرف "بالإدارة الإلكترونية", والتي مكنت بعض المؤسسات التعليمية من معالجة وثائقها وعملياتها الإدارية بطريقة إلكترونية أدت إلى إنحسار المعاملات الورقية. أيضآ, تعبر جودة العملية التعليمية عن مدى توافر معايير الجودة في جميع مكوناتها والتي تعتبر من العمليات التي تحتاج الكثير من الوقت والجهد والتكلفة. المؤسسات الليبية كغيرها ملزمة بإستخدام الإدارة الالكترونية للتواصل مع جميع أنظمتها الفرعية ولضمان التفاعل المستمر لجميع مكوناتها بهدف التحسين المستمر وتحقيق أعلى معدلات الجودة. فكرة هذه الدراسة هي إعطاء تصور واضح  لمفهوم الإدارة الإلكترونیة وأهمیة تطبیقها ودورها في تحسين جودة العملية التعليمية في مؤسسات التعلیم العالي الليبية, وصولآ إلى تحديد أهم الإستراتيجيات الممكن تطبيقها لتحقيق هذه الجودة. قدمت هذه الدراسة إطارآ نظريآ من خلال الإعتماد على المنهج الاستقرائي والاستنباطي والذي يضمن تحليل ملامح الوضع الراهن للادارة الإلكترونیة ودورها في تحسين مستوى الجودة من خلال عرض لأهم التجارب العربية والأجنبية الرائدة في مجال الإدارة الالكترونية للاستفادة منها كتجارب لتحسين مستويات الجودة. أهم نتائج الدراسة أن الادارة الالكترونية هي مطلباً أساسياً فى كل الدول التي تسعى الى الإرتقاء بالمنظومة التعليمية بالإضافة الى إمكانية تنفيذ كافة المعاملات إلكترونيآ عن طريق الإستخدام المكثف لتكنولوجيا المعلومات والاتصالات. أيضآ أوصت الدراسة بضرورة الإطلاع على التجارب المختلفة للإدارة الالكترونية والاستفادة من نتائج تجاربهم, وما هي متطلبات وتحديات إستخدامها فيما يخص الموارد البشرية والمادية وصناعة البرمجيات الالكترونية, بالإضافة إلى العمل على إنشاء قاعدة بيانات في وزارة التعليم العالي وربط الجامعات بها بما يوفر سرعة تبادل المعلومات والوصول إليها.
ميكنة أنظمة القبول التقليدية ودورها في تحسين جودة مدخلات مؤسسات التعليم العالي
Authors: زرقون عبدالرحمن محمد , جمعة عمر صالح محمود
Published: April 2021

تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى بناء نموذج لنظام قبول إلكتروني موحد لمؤسسات التعليم العالي الليبية. فقد لوحظ أن ضعف نتائج مؤسسات التعليم العالي في ليبيا، ولعل من أسباب ذلك وجود خلل في أنظمة القبول الحالية وسياساتها مما يؤدي إلى اختيار وقبول المتقدمين غير المناسبين. أنظمة القبول في معظم مؤسسات التعليم العالي الليبية قديمة ولا تزال تعتمد على التطبيقات الورقية. إذا تم في هذا البحث إلقاء نظرة على التجارب العربية في توظيف التكنولوجيا لتطوير أنظمة القبول في مؤسسات التعليم العالي وتحديد ما إذا كان من الممكن تطبيق هذه التجارب العربية على مؤسسات التعليم العالي المحلية، ومعرفة ما إذا كان بإمكانهم تحسين جودة مخرجات التعليم العالي. إذ استعرض الباحثون عددًا من أنظمة وإجراءات القبول في بعض المؤسسات التعليمية في الدول العربية للتوصل إلى اقتراح مناسب لنظام القبول عبر الإنترنت لاستخدامه في مؤسسات التعليم العالي في ليبيا. بحيث يصبغ على مؤسسات التعليم العالي السمعة الجيدة في عمليات القبول، وسرعة إنجازها من خلال خطوات إلكترونية محددة وبسيطة مختصرة دون الحاجة للحضور الشخصي أو تقديم متطلبات القبول بالطريقة الروتينية البطيئة.
Management of retroperitoneal hematoma
Authors: khudair Ayad Y
Published: April 2021

Retroperitoneal traumatic lesions are among the most challenging and serious emergencies, and necessitate a maximum of attention and expertise by the surgical team involved. Only with a careful judgment about the procedures to carry on it is possible to obtain valid results, which often means to safe the patients life. This is a prospective study, which included 30 patients with traumatic retroperitoneal hematoma, admitted to AL-Hussien Teaching Hospital for the period between Dec. 2017 – Nov. 2019 (22 months). They were analyzed regarding age, sex, type of trauma, signs and symptoms, relevant laboratory tests and radiological studies, operative findings, associated organ injured, methods of treatment, postoperative complications and their mortality rate. Most patients were males (77.2%). Young age group was more frequently injured (34.85%) of patients were in their third decade. Penetrating injury was the cause in majority of collected patients (83.3%). The commonest zone of retroperitoneal hematoma was zone 2 (74.24%) and the commonest site was the lateral perirenal hematoma. In conclusion; the presence of lesions on the retroperitoneum generally worsens the prognosis in traumatic pathology. All types of trauma, blunt or open, may involve retroperitoneal structures and organs. Associated abdominal organs injury may include the great vessels, pancreas, duodenum, oesophagus and genitourinary apparatus.
Kepuasan Pasien Terhadap Kualitas Pelayanan Di Apotek Leontin Farma BSD Maret – April Tahun 2020
Authors: Aulia Gina , Holidah Holidah , Sipayung Liswati Friana
Published: April 2021

A Drugstore is where the pharmacists practice as pharmaceutical service facility. Based on  Indonesia  government regulation no. 51, year 2009, Pharmaceutical services is a direct responsible services to the patience regarding pharmaceutical preparation. The purpose of this study is to determine of patient satisfactory regarding Pharmaceutical services based on reliability, responsiveness, assurance, empathy, and appearances dimension. The type of this research is a descriptive study by giving a questionnaire about the assessment patient satisfaction with pharmaceutical services to 100 respondents who came to Leontin Farma BSD drugstore with Quota Sampling technique. Based on results obtained 58% male patients. Most patient visits by age were 42-59 years as many as 35 patients. As for assessment system about description of patient satisfaction with pharmaceutical services based on the 5-dimensional questionnaire in the reliability section, 100% very satisfied; responsiveness, 100% is very satisfied; assurance,100% very satisfied; empathy, 100% very satisfied and appearance with 100% were very satisfied.Therefore, the results on patient satisfaction with pharmaceutical services at Leontin Farma the BSD drugstore in March-April 2020 are 100% with a very satisfied category. In the future hopefully the pharmacy officer can be more friendly with pharmaceutical services since can affects the quality of the drugstore.
Aktifitas Kunyit (Curcuma domestica Val.) Sebagai Antiinflamasi Ditinjau Dari Berbagai Literatur
Authors: Fadhilah Humaira , Rachmani Karunia , Hajaring Nurihardianti
Published: April 2021

Inflammation is a normal protective response to tissue injury caused by physical trauma, damaging chemicals, or microbiological substances. Steroids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have many side effects, so there are many anti-inflammatory developments originating from natural ingredients, especially in plants. Plants that are scientifically proven to have anti-inflammatory properties, namely turmeric (Curcuma domestica Val.) The method used in this literature study is a review of various journals published online, with the keyword turmeric as an anti-inflammatory, reviewed one by one and then the journals obtained are collected and information created by summarizing the content and then comparing the journals to be used as references. The results showed that turmeric tested had anti-inflammatory activity. The strength of the anti-inflammatory effect is shown by the carrageenan induction method which inhibits endema in rat feet and inflammation in the liver using the method of induction by diethylnitrosamine in this plant varies, depending on the dose. Compounds that are considered to provide anti-inflammatory activity are curcumin class compounds because they can inhibit the formation of prostagladin, thromboxan, and prostagycycline by inhibiting the activity of the cyclooxygenase enzyme. Curcumin also inhibits the formation of leuketrien compounds by inhibiting the activity of the lipoxygenase enzyme.
Educação infantil diante da pandemia causada pela Covid-19: no cenário o programa Rio Preto Educ Ação
Authors: Sommerhalder Aline , Fernandes Bessa de Oliveira Raiza , Alcassas Masson Giseli
Published: April 2021

Este estudo tem como foco a educação infantil em contexto de pandemia causada pela Covid-19, uma vez que muito se tem visto e se discutido sobre esta etapa, sendo as atividades pedagógicas a distância fator de preocupação por parte de pesquisadores e educadores da primeira infância. Se caracteriza como um estudo de natureza qualitativa, como estudo de caso documental e objetiva apresentar e discutir brevemente alguns aspectos da implementação de um Programa Educacional Municipal, criado em contexto pandêmico, evidenciando possibilidades de trabalho, mas também alguns limites e desafios. Os dados indicaram estratégias e ferramentas que possibilitaram a continuidade de vínculo entre escolas, professores(as), crianças e famílias, bem como a continuidade de trabalho dos docentes. Infere-se, também, a necessidade de avaliação constante de ações e propostas vinculadas a esse Programa, objetivando que sejam intencionais, efetivas e não excludentes, garantindo os direitos educacionais de bebês e crianças, mesmo em um cenário tão complexo, urgente e inédito.

Palavras-chave: educação infantil, pandemia pelo Covid-19, atividades pedagógicas a distância.
Paisagem urbana, espaços públicos e a gestão territorial em cidades médias paulistas: reflexões a partir de São Carlos, SP, Brasil
Authors: Peres Renata Bovo , Silva Sandra Regina Mota , Schenk Luciana Bongiovanni Martins
Published: April 2021

This paper discusses the relationships between urban landscape, public spaces, and territorial management in one medium-sized city of São Paulo state. Three sets of approach are outlined: the establishment of parameters for the characterization of the medium-sized cities of São Paulo; the specific context of São Carlos, with biophysical characteristics conjugated with the socio-spatial dynamics of development and expansion; and the challenges and perspectives in the configuration and management of public spaces and urban landscapes. It is intended to reflect on articulations between the fields of landscape and urban planning and indicate applications to the studied context, with integrations between design, instruments, legislation, and public policies.
Produção habitacional na Região Administrativa Central do estado de São Paulo: reconfigurações territoriais recentes
Authors: Camargo Camila Moreno
Published: April 2021

This paper discusses the recent territorial reconfiguration in four cities of the Central Administrative Region of the state of São Paulo, through axes of analysis that mainly cover real estate dynamics and urban mobility. As from the cities of São Carlos, Ibaté, Araraquara, and Matão, a very specific territorial reconfiguration process is proposed in the medium and small cities of the state, as a result of a much more registered housing production in a context of financing which marks the production of the city itself, than in response to the more general picture of effective demands for housing in these cities, legitimized by local-scale urban legislation, and the misused use of urban tools recognized for the right to fairer cities.
Avaliação da qualidade das áreas verdes urbanas de Ponta Grossa, PR, Brasil
Authors: Queiroz Dulcina de Aquino Hernandez de Oliveira , Carvalho Silvia Méri
Published: April 2021

The green areas have been identified as fundamental elements for sustainability in the urban area, functioning not only as physical amenities but also as elements of spatial appreciation. However, it is considered that its mere presence is not enough to achieve the needs of the inhabitants. In this paper, we present a methodology for qualitatively evaluating green urban areas by means of a composite index, which considers three sub-indexes: Environmental Function, Social Function, and Aesthetic Function. Each sub-index contains three indicators that allow tracing the profile of green areas, pointing out their frailties and possible intervention areas. Ponta Grossa has a low index of 0.38 (environmental=0.21; social=0.57; aesthetic=0.45, however, more than the meaning of a numerical value, the potentiality of this index resides in the identification of which function is unsuitable, in this case, the environmental one.
Leitura comunitária da paisagem em uma cidade média, Santa Maria, RS, Brasil
Authors: Maciel Filipe Bassan Marinho , Cuti Auriele Fogaça , Pippi Luis Guilherme Aita
Published: April 2021

This research intends to identify significant elements for users in the landscape of a medium-sized city, aiming to promote participatory and democratic urban planning. The goal is to identify how the social actors of a district perceive the values, memories, and preferences in the landscape, evoked from its elements. Through the technique of Landscape Mosaic (visual panel and questionnaire), it was identified as the most significant place within the Camobi District. Community reading can strengthen the neighborhood's democratic urban planning since it was evidenced by what the inhabitants recognize as significant for their community, that is, elements that must re-main and be valued in the landscape.
Mobilidade sustentável: o uso da bicicleta como meio de transporte em Maringá, PR, Brasil
Authors: Pedro Queli Cunha de Lima , Albertin Ricardo Massulo , Viotto Hugo Gabriel Fernandes
Published: April 2021

This work analyzed the profile of cyclists who use the cycle lanes and cyclotracks in the city of Maringá, their motivation to adopt the bicycle as a means of transportation and their opinions for improvement actions. A formal structured interview was conducted with 51 cyclists, most men between 21 and 50 years old, who use the bike to go and return from work and perform sports and leisure practices. For most respondents, the construction of more bike lanes and cycle tracks would result in a greater adoption of bicycle and use of the cycle-road mesh in the city.
Mobilidade urbana sustentável em três cidades brasileiras de médio porte
Authors: Nader Gisele Antunes
Published: April 2021

In Brazil, medium-sized cities have been experiencing chaotic traffic, traffic jams, pollution, and consequently reduced the quality of life, mobility and social inclusion. The use of the bicycle has proved to be a sustainable solution, since it reduces the number of vehicles in circulation and the levels of pollution, guaranteeing a more harmonious city. The objective of this study was to analyze the use and use of bicycle paths in medium-sized Brazilian cities, as an option for sustainable urban mobility. For this, the methodology used was the bibliographical research and the analysis of three medium-sized Brazilian cities that had success in the implantation or rehabilitation of cycle lanes focusing on sustainable urban mobility.
Por uma teoria do urbanismo de cunhas verdes
Authors: Lemes de Oliveira Fabiano
Published: April 2021

This paper presents a model of balancing urbanization and nature. Firstly, it presents contextual information about the role of nature in facing key contemporary challenges, in particular related to facing the predicted negative consequences of climate change, as well as the destruction of the natural environment because of or derived from anthropic activities. Subsequently, it introduces fundamental aspects of the theory of green wedge urbanism and explores the applicability of the idea in contributing to tackling Brazilian urban challenges. We concluded that green wedge urbanism, given its particular articulation between urbanized and natural areas, presents an effective and flexible structure that can contribute to the urban question in different domains, above all in the maximization of the benefits of nature throughout the urban fabric.
Micro-Dosing of Indocyanine Green for Intraoperative Fluorescence Cholangiography
Authors: Rodriguez Jorge , Hammill Chet
Published: April 2021

Background: Surgery involving the biliary tree is common but has the potential for serious complications. Adjuncts such as intraoperative cholangiogram and, more recently, indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence cholangiography, have been used to more accurately define the relevant anatomy and decrease the risk of common bile duct injury. The optimal ICG dose is unknown, but the most commonly cited dose in the literature is 2.5 mg. We describe our experience using micro-dosing of ICG as proof-of-concept for its successful use in the identification of biliary structures.
Methods: A video library from a variety of hepatobiliary surgeries which included micro-dosing of ICG was compiled between 2018 and 2020. These videos were retrospectively reviewed and graded for the degree of visualization of biliary structures (complete, partial, none) and the degree of background liver fluorescence (significant, moderate, minimal).
Results: Overall, 40 videos were reviewed; 70% were minimally invasive cholecystectomies. Micro-dosing was used in all patients; complete visualization was achieved in 52.5% of the patients, partial visualization in 40%, and no visualization in 7.6%. Eighty percent of patients had minimal to moderate background fluorescence. Despite ICG micro-dosing, 20% of the patients still had significant liver dye uptake.
Conclusion: ICG cholangiography is an alternative to more invasive means of intraoperative imaging during biliary surgery, but the optimal dose of ICG is unknown. We have used a 0.05 mg micro-dose of ICG to successfully visualize biliary structures and reduce background liver fluorescence. This preliminary report can be used to develop further studies into whether micro-dosing of ICG is associated with improved clinical outcomes.
All-Inside Arthroscopic Repair For Longitudinal Meniscal Tears: Clinical and Functional Results
Authors: Grossi Stefano , Ipponi Edoardo , Bufalino Eric , Gariffo Gabriele , Filoni Gabriele , Ceccoli Matteo , Simonetti Matteo , Ciapini Gianluca , Scaglione Michelangelo
Published: April 2021

Meniscal injuries are a common challenge in orthopaedic surgery. Depending on their location and the patient’s age and functional needs, they can be treated either conservatively or surgically. A surgical approach can consist of arthroscopic meniscectomy or meniscal suture. The latter is the treatment of choice in case of lesions involving the red-red or red-white areas of the meniscus, especially for young high-demanding patients. We report here our experience with the repair of longitudinal meniscal tears using the all-inside technique with the Fast-Fix™ 360 Meniscal Repair System (Smith & Nephew Endoscopy, Andover, MA). We retrospectively evaluated 20 consecutive cases of longitudinal meniscal tears. In 4 cases, concomitant ACL rupture was diagnosed and treated alongside the meniscal repair. All patients underwent periodic clinical evaluations. At the latest check-up, their functional outcomes were rated according to the Tegner-Lysholm Knee and KOOS scoring scales. The mean Tegner-Lysholm Knee score was 84.85 (44-100) and the mean KOOS score was 88.58. No failure or major complications were observed. Furthermore, a negative statistical association was observed between age at surgery and the post-operative Tegner-Lysholm Knee score (coef. = -1.01189 [-1.942073,-0.0817063], p = 0.035). This relation, independent of gender, meniscus involved, eventual associated ACL reconstruction, and chondral injury, suggests that functional outcomes worsen with increasing patient age. Our results suggest that the arthroscopic all-inside suture is both safe and effective in cases of longitudinal meniscal tear, considering the good post-operative functionality and low rates of local complications and surgical failures.
UNMET MEDICAL NEEDS IN HIGH-RISK CARDIOVASCULAR PATIENTS WITH FAMILIAL HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA
Authors:   National Center of Public Health and Analyses, Sofia, Bulgaria., Tsenov Svetoslav , Grigorov Evgeni ,   National Center of Public Health and Analyses, Sofia, Bulgaria., Belcheva Valentina ,   Department Organization and Economics of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University-Varna, Bulgaria.
Published: April 2021

Cardiovascular (CV) diseases are a major burden for all the healthcare systems around the world. Public health and medical advances continue to beneficially affect CV patients health. In the last decades, many new medicinal products for hearth problems were discovered and received a marketing authorization. Elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels have been linked to major CV risk. The objective of this study was to review the medical needs in high-risk cardiovascular patients with familial hypercholesterolemia undergoing pharmacological treatment with statins and the degree of attained lipid control. A conclusion it can be stated, that there is a significant unmet medical need for a potentially effective treatment, which can supplement the statin therapy, enabling vulnerable populations to achieve sufficient control of LDL-C, and thus provide an alternative for patients with statin intolerance or where this group of medicinal products are not clinically appropriate.
Media coverage of a pandemic's impacts on farmers and implications for agricultural resilience and adaptation
Authors: Jackson-Smith Douglas , Veisi Hadi
Published: April 2021

The COVID-19 crisis has revealed weaknesses and placed great stress on the agri-food system in the U.S. Many believe that it could be a catalyst event that leads to structural changes to improve the food system’s resilience. We use a sample of 220 articles published in prominent national newspapers and agricultural trade journals from March to May 2020 to explore the extent to which farmer responses to COVID-19 covered in the media represent examples of resistant, adaptive, or transformative strategies. The pandemic disrupted the U.S. food system and impacted farmers by reducing access to markets, lowering commodity prices, restricting access to farmworker labor, and shifting consumer demand. Media coverage of farmer responses to these stressors were coded into three alternative pathways: (i) reactive or buffering responses, (ii) adaptive responses; and (iii) transformative responses. Most news media coverage focused on the pandemic’s disruptive impacts on the U.S. food system, related negative impacts on farmers, and short-term responses by institutional actors, including policy-makers and food supply chain industry actors. Farmer responses to pandemic stressors were mentioned less frequently than farmer impacts and responses by institutional actors. The most common examples of farmer responses highlighted in the media reflected farmer reactive and buffering behaviors, which were mentioned significantly more frequently than adaptive or transformative responses. National newspapers were more likely to cover farmer responses and present examples of adaptive and transformative strategies compared to agricultural trade journals. Our findings suggest that news media coverage in the early months of the pandemic largely characterized the event as a rapid onset ‘natural’ disaster that created severe negative impacts. Media devoted more attention to short-term policy responses designed to mitigate these impacts than to farmer responses (in general) or to discussion of the deeper structural causes of and potential solutions to the vulnerabilities revealed by the pandemic. In this way, both national newspaper and agricultural trade journal coverage seems to promote frames that reduce the likelihood of the pandemic becoming the seed of a more resilient system.
Análise crítica das especificações técnicas em processos de licitação para aquisição de autoclaves
Authors: Rodrigues Sandoval Barbosa , Souza Rafael Queiroz de , Doro Luciano Lemos , Graziano Kazuko Uchikawa , Erzinger Gilmar Sidnei
Published: April 2021

Objetivo: Analisar as especificações técnicas em processos de licitação para aquisição de autoclaves com mais de 90 L, com base na normatizaçãorelacionada. Método: Pesquisa descritiva, documental, com abordagem quantitativa, baseada em processos de licitação disponíveis online. Resultados:Foram analisados 112 processos, dos quais 106 (94,6%) foram provenientes do Brasil e seis (5,4%) do México, Honduras, El Salvador, Panamá e Paraguai.Os documentos foram analisados de acordo com aspectos construtivos, ciclos de esterilização, itens opcionais, itens de segurança e ferramentas de gestão.Conclusão: As especificações técnicas, em sua maioria, estão desatualizadas, em alguns casos comprometendo a segurança no processo de esterilização.
Cirurgia cardíaca: perfil clínico dos pacientes e acompanhamento em 30 dias
Authors: Barcellos Sônia Regina , Costanzi Angelita Paganin , Strelow Francieli Alessandra , Ribeiro Vieira Cristiane Fabíola , Simonetto Débora Pagno , De Souza Emiliane Nogueira
Published: April 2021

Objetivo: Caracterizar o perfil clínico dos pacientes submetidos à cirurgia cardíaca no perioperatório e descrever o acompanhamento após 30dias da alta hospitalar. Método: Estudo retrospectivo, com amostra de 54 pacientes, de ambos os sexos, com idade ≥18 anos, submetidos à cirurgia cardíaca.As variáveis analisadas foram: sociodemográficas, clínicas e relacionadas ao perioperatório e seguimento em 30 dias. Resultados: A média de idadedos pacientes foi de 65,5±15 anos; a maioria do sexo masculino (79,6%). Fatores de risco mais prevalentes: hipertensão (72,2%), dislipidemia (48,1%) ecardiopatia isquêmica (31,5%). Os procedimentos valvares tiveram maior prevalência (50,0%). A complicação mais prevalente no pós-operatório foi arritmia(18,5%). No pós-alta, o uso das estatinas predominou (78,4%), seguido de antiagregante plaquetário (50,9%) e anticoagulante (31,3%). Após 30 diasda alta hospitalar, houve 11,7% de readmissões, sendo a infecção respiratória/derrame pleural e a infecção de sítio cirúrgico as principais causas de reinternação.Conclusão: Os pacientes cardícos foram na maioria homens, idosos e que apresentavam comorbidades; arritmia foi a principal complicaçãoapós a cirúrgia. A incidência de readmissão após 30 dias da alta foi relacionada a comprometimentos pulmonares e infecciosos.
Diagnósticos de enfermagem no período perioperatório: revisão integrativa
Authors: Fritzen Aline , Silva Luísa Pimentel , Caregnato Rita Catalina Aquino , Linch Graciele Fernanda da Costa
Published: April 2021

Objetivo: Conhecer as publicações científicas relacionadas aos diagnósticos de enfermagem (DEs) no período perioperatório do paciente cirúrgico.Método: Revisão integrativa nas bases de dados Web of Science, Scopus, Wiley Online Library e na plataforma da Revista SOBECC Nacional.Descritores utilizados na busca: “nursing diagnosis” e “surgery”. Critérios de inclusão: estudos publicados entre 2014 e 2019, disponíveis em português,inglês ou espanhol, e responder à questão norteadora. Resultados: Selecionados 15 artigos, sendo oito publicados em periódicos internacionais, entretantotodos produzidos por pesquisadores brasileiros. Seis publicações identificaram os principais DEs no perioperatório, os demais pesquisaram um DEespecífico. Evidenciou-se o pós-operatório como o período mais pesquisado. Os estudos foram classificados conforme níveis de evidência (NE): seis comNE 4, seis com NE 5 e três com NE 6. Conclusão: O pós-operatório foi o período mais relacionado aos DEs. Apenas um estudo abordou o DE especificamenteno intraoperatório. Constatou-se que a população mais estudada foi a de pacientes submetidos à cirurgia cardíaca.
Risco de hipotermia perioperatória: revisão integrativa
Authors: Alves Mendes Monique , Kaizer Rezende Ortega de Barros Natália , Gomes do Carmo Thalita
Published: April 2021

Objetivo: Identificar a ocorrência e os fatores de risco determinantes para o desenvolvimento do diagnóstico de enfermagem risco de hipotermiaperioperatória. Método: Revisão integrativa, usando o acrônimo PIO (pacientes, intervenção, outcomes/desfecho), em que P=pacientes adultos e idosos;I=cirurgias eletivas; O=fatores de risco associados à hipotermia perioperatória. A revisão foi conduzida e reportada com base no Check-list PreferredReporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), seguindo-se as sete etapas propostas pelo método PRISMA. Resultados: A buscagerou 854 artigos, sendo retirados os duplicados e os sem relevância. Após aplicação dos critérios de exclusão, 13 artigos foram submetidos à análise final.Índice de massa corporal baixo, idade avançada e tempo cirúrgico prolongado foram os fatores mais relacionados ao desenvolvimento de hipotermianos pacientes cirúrgicos. O manejo da hipotermia colabora para diminuição dos riscos de eventos adversos cardíacos, complicações infecciosas, sangramentose traz maior conforto para o paciente. Conclusão: O enfermeiro precisa agir antes do quadro hipotérmico se instalar, reconhecendo os fatoresde risco inerentes ao paciente e identificando quais tecnologias do cuidado aplicar.
Effects of physical activity in muscle ultrasound evaluation of an older adult population – a pilot study
Authors: Santos Rute , Ferraz Helena
Published: April 2021

INTRODUCTION: Population aging has become an increasing challenge in society and inactive aging populations are especially challenging. OBJECTIVE: The main aim of this study is to conduct ultrasound evaluation of the effects of an intervention program on muscle architecture in older adults. METHODS: A total of thirty-four individuals of both sexes aged over 60 years were divided into two groups as follows: an intervention group (n = 18), who took part in a physical activity program for 8 weeks, three sessions per week, lasting approximately 20 min on each occasion, and a control group, whose members were encouraged to maintain their usual daily routines (outdoor aerobic exercise) (n = 16). Only six of the 18 participants from the intervention group were available for a second evaluation session. All the participants were submitted to bilateral quadriceps muscle ultrasound evaluations; thickness and echo-intensity of muscles were analyzed. RESULTS: Muscle thickness showed a significant negative correlation with age and echo-intensity showed a significant positive correlation with age. Echo-intensity showed a significant negative correlation with muscle thickness. Comparing the groups at the baseline evaluation, there were no significant differences between them (p < 0.05) for either measurement. CONCLUSIONS: We can highlight three points regarding post-intervention status in the intervention group: 1. There were significant differences in echo-intensity. It is therefore essential to establish early strategies to promote active aging, thus preventing dependence and inactivity in the older adult population; 2. Ultrasound is a good method for evaluating the musculoskeletal system and its changes in response to aging and physical activities; 3 Physical activities are important to maintain the muscles healthy and the older adult population independent.
Trends of Administrative and Academic Leadership towards Achieving Governance, An Applied study ‎in Official Jordanian Universities in Southern Jordan
Authors: Al-Badayneh Ghazy A.
Published: April 2021

is study aimed at analyzing the trends of administrative and academic leaders towards achieving governance in the official Jordanian universities in southern Jordan. To achieve the objectives of the study, a questionnaire was developed covering the study variables, it was distributed to the study population consisting of administrative and academic leaders in three official universities in southern Jordan, which is Mutah, Al-Hussein Bin Talal, and Tafila Technical), who were (904) employees, the study sample was selected in a random, stratified proportional method of (452) respondents forming (50%) of the study population. Descriptive and analytical statistical methods were used, using the statistical package (SPSS.16), the study reached a set of results including the following: That the Mean of the respondents 'perceptions of the dimensions of the administrative and academic leadership trends in public universities in southern Jordan had a high degree, and that the Mean of the respondents' perceptions of the governance dimensions in public universities in southern Jordan had a high degree. The study results showed a statistically significant positive relationship between the independent variable (leadership trends) and its various dimensions and the dependent variable (governance) and its various dimensions. The study revealed many recommendations, including: Paying attention to continuous training of leaders on understanding administrative activity, especially in the field of leadership behavior in universities to activate the role of leaders in these universities, spreading and strengthening governance culture among their employees as it will be reflected in the decisions of the institution, in turn on its performance.
The Changes in Online Buying Intention as a Determinant of Behavior During COVID-19 Pandemic in the Ready-Made Garments Industry in Egypt
Authors: Elsafty Ashraf , Elshahed Marwa
Published: April 2021

During 2020, in the time of the COVID-19 during and after lockdown. Governments are imposing lockdown and shutdown for all activities/services inside the country to reduce the spread of the previously mentioned pandemic including international flights. Major factories and manufacturers had stopped for months during the pandemic which led to having thousands of people with no salaries. Major companies resorted to work from home procedures whenever they can to keep the business going. This research will focus on the Online buying intention that eventually leads to buying behavior of Ready-made Garments in Egypt over the internet and social media, such as Facebook and Instagram to be specific. Readymade garment industry has started booming with the spread of e-commerce, especially with the influence of social media. Paper focuses on the area of greater Cairo and its resident customer segment of readymade garments, focusing on middle and upper social with minimum college education, who are also well-enabled with the needed resources to purchase products via the Internet.

The primary data was collected through Customer Interviews that were conducted through online questionnaires that resulted in the observation of COVID-19 as a catalyst for online shopping intention as a determinant of behavior since 32.5 % of the respondents increased their buying frequency during the lockdown. The secondary data was collected through the review of previous researches, models and cases. Although the Online Buying Behavior is relatively a new phenomenon, the Buying behavior is quite rich with theories, a theoretical framework was proposed for the study of the online buying intention as a determinant of behavior that is based on Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) by Davis (1989) and 2 variables from Nayyar & Gupta (2011) along with 2 moderating variables which are eWOM & Psychological Factors and a mediating variable which is COVID-19.
Bibliometric Analysis of Knowledge Networks and Creativity
Authors: Huo Dongxia , Photchanachan Saranan
Published: April 2021

Despite the sharp increase in awareness of workplace knowledge networks and creativity research, no attention has been paid to objectively visualizing the evolution of this fast-growing area to complement prior qualitative reviews. This bibliometric analysis involves an examination of 341 global knowledge networks and creativity articles in management-related research in the Web of Science database. Using CiteSpace V visualization literature measurement software, the knowledge map of the knowledge networks and creativity research was drawn using the scientific metrology knowledge graph research method. We conduct Publication time analysis, country/region analysis, journal co-citation analysis, author co-citation, document co-citation, the time-zone visualization analysis on research literature in the field of knowledge networks and creativity, the major researchers and topics in the field of knowledge network, and creativity are clearly presented. Moreover, we summarize the developing trends of knowledge networks and creativity research. On this basis, our review demonstrates the systematic development of literature and identifies trends to advance knowledge networks and creativity research.
Seasonal abundance of the most important insect pests of maize and their natural enemies in Egypt
Authors: Mahmoud Hamdy H. , El-Rahman Soheir F. Abd , Mahbob Mohamed Abd El-Moez , Ahmed Sayeda  S. , Ahmed Sayeda  S.
Published: April 2021

The experiment was conducted to study the seasonal abundance of the most important insect pests of maize and its relation with natural enemies and weather factors in Assiut governorate during 2019 and 2020 seasons.The samples were examined from June to September to determine the population of Limothrips cerealium (Haliday, 1836), Rhopalosiphum maidis (Fitch, 1856) and Sesamia cretica Lederer, 1857 and its the associated predators. The population of L. cerealium recorded a peak in the 4th week of July 2019 and the 1st week of August 2020. The highest population of R. maidis occurred in 1st week of September at both seasons. The simple correlation and regression between L. cerealium population and three weather factors were insignificant in both seasons while S. cretica population were found to be significant with R.H%. The population of R. maidis in the 1st season was insignificant negative with temperatures but was significant in the 2nd season. The plant age was more effective than the weather factors on the population of the three insect pests. The common predators were Orius albidipennis (Reuter, 1884) and Scymnus interruptus (Goeze, 1777)which were highly significant with all three insect pests.
You Can’t Take It with You
Authors: Melançon Jérôme , Reichert Veronika ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: April 2021

Contemporary democratic theory, in its focus on the distinction between a private and a public sphere, tends to exclude emotions from political life. Arendt, Habermas, and Angus present critical theories of politi­cal action and deliberation that demand that emotions be left behind in favour of a narrower rationality. On the basis of a first step toward incorporating emotions into political life as accomplished by Martha Nussbaum – despite its limitations – and of a second step taken by Sara Ahmed, an outline of a theory of emotions becomes possible, and brings into question the distinction between private and public life. Emotions act as motivations that accompany every instance of participation or for non-participation, be it because of apathy or of disengagement.
The Religious and Philosophical Foundations of Freud’s Tripartite Theory of Personality
Authors: Kaplin Daniel , Giannone Derek A. , Flavin Adrianna , Hussein Laura , Kanthan Sruti , Young Sue H. A. ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: April 2021

In this paper, we examine similarities between Sigmund Freud’s tripartite theory of personality to foundational works across various religious and philosophical movements. First, conceptual similarities to the id, ego, and superego are illustrated through scriptural verses and commentators of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Next, elements of the tripartite theory in the Eastern religions of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sikhism are explored. Finally, this Freudian theory is viewed in relationship to various philosophical works from Ancient Greece to modern day. We suggest these earlier tripartite approaches emanating from diverse religious and philosophical movements emerge as a broader universal understanding of man from which Freud could have profited in developing one of his most seminal theories.
NIST test personal identity verification (PIV) cards version 2
Authors: Cooper David
Published: April 2021

In order to facilitate the development of applications and middleware that support the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card, NIST has developed a set of test PIV Cards and a supporting public key infrastructure (PKI). This set of test cards includes not only examples that are similar to cards issued today but also examples of cards with features that are expected to appear in cards that will be issued in the future. This document provides an overview of the test cards, the infrastructure that has been developed to support their use, and detailed specifications for each test card and for each certificate issued by the test PKI.
Ways to Mind Your Mental Health in Challenging Times: Tips for Youth
Authors: Larkin Celine
Published: April 2021

The isolation that youth and young adults have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted their mental health. This tip sheet offers some ideas and supports that youth and young adults can use to connect with others and help them feel better.
Systematics of ‘lithistid’ tetractinellid demosponges from the Tropical Western Atlantic—implications for phylodiversity and bathymetric distribution
Authors: Schuster Astrid , Pomponi Shirley A. , Pisera Andrzej , Cárdenas Paco , Kelly Michelle , Wörheide Gert , Erpenbeck Dirk
Published: April 2021

Background

Among all present demosponges, lithistids represent a polyphyletic group with exceptionally well-preserved fossils dating back to the Cambrian. Knowledge of their recent diversity, particularly in the Tropical Western Atlantic Ocean (TWA) where they are common in deep waters, is scarce making any comparison between present and past major ‘lithistid’ faunas difficult. In addition, the lack of sufficient molecular and morphological data hamper any predictions on phylogenetic relationships or phylodiversity from this region. The Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI, Fort Pierce, Florida) holds the largest collection of TWA lithistid sponges worldwide, however, the majority remain to be taxonomically identified and revised.

Principal Findings

In this study we provide sequences of 249 lithistid demosponges using two independent molecular markers (28S rDNA (C1-D2) andcox1mtDNA). In addition, a morphological documentation of 70 lithistid specimens is provided in the database of the Sponge Barcoding Project (SBP). This integrated dataset represents the largest and most comprehensive of the TWA lithistids to date. The phylogenetic diversity of ‘lithistid’ demosponges in the Bahamas and Jamaica are high in comparison to other TWA regions; Theonellidae and Corallistidae dominate the fauna, while Neopeltidae and Macandrewiidae are rare. A proposed tetractinellid suborder, one undescribed genus and several undescribed species are recognized and the Pacific ‘lithistid’ genera,HerengeriaandAwhiowhio, are reported from the TWA for the first time. The higher-taxa relationships of desma-bearing tetractinellids are discussed and topics for revision suggested.

Conclusion

This first integrative approach of TWA ‘lithistid’ demosponges contributes to a better understanding of their phylogenetic affinities, diversity and bathymetric distribution patterns within the TWA. As in the Pacific, the TWA ‘lithistid’ demosponges dominate deep-water habitats. Deeper taxonomic investigations will undoubtedly contribute to a better comparison between present major ‘lithistid’ faunas and their fossil record in the Mesozoic.
The Explanatory Roles of Habit and Intention on Alcohol Consumption by Adults at Home
Authors: Aplin Daniel , Kuntsche Sandra , Cook Megan , Callinan Sarah
Published: April 2021

Aims:  The aim of this paper is to investigate the role of intention and habit in predicting adults’ drinking behaviour within the home setting.

Measures:  A convenience sample of 414 Australians aged between 35 and 60 were recruited through targeted Facebook advertising. Eligibility criteria for study participation included reporting consuming alcohol at least once a week at home. Participants completed self-report measures of alcohol consumption, habit strength regarding home drinking behaviour, and intentions to consume alcohol. Differences in home drinking controlling for age and gender, by level of habit, and intention were examined using ANCOVA.

Results:  Increases in intention were associated with an increase in home drinking. However, with habit and intention entered in the same model, only habit was a significant predictor of the amount of alcohol consumed in the home. For Australians, habit is a stronger predictor of alcohol consumption than intention.

Conclusions:  Given that a large proportion of people are doing the majority of their drinking when at home, home-based interventions which target the habitual nature of home consumption may help to reduce consumption and related harm.