bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparing the Impact of Three Follow-Up Methods (Telephone, Educational Booklet, and SMS) on Self-Care Ability of Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Authors: Ebrahimi Tabas Ebrahim , Sarani Hamed , Faghihi Hamed , Nezamjoo Zahra
Published: June 2020

Background: Continuous follow-up is one of the most essential factors in patient participation, self-care, continuity of care, and ultimately improved quality of care. Objectives: This study aimed to compare the effect of three methods of follow-up through telephone, educational booklet, and SMS on the self-care ability of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Methods: A quasi-experimental study was performed on 120 patients with ACS admitted to the CCU and PCCU of two teaching hospitals affiliated to the Zahedan University of Medical Sciences. The subjects were chosen via convenience sampling and randomized into three intervention groups, including educational booklet, SMS (daily), and telephone (twice a week, 15 - 20 minutes per session). Data collection tools included a demographic questionnaire and the Kearney and Fleischer Self-Care scale. The interventions were sustained for four weeks after discharge. Six weeks after the program, the questionnaires were completed again. Data were analyzed in SPSS 21 using the chi-square test, paired t-test, and ANOVA at a significance level of below 0.05. Results: A total of 120 patients completed the study. The results showed a significant difference in the self-care scores after the intervention between all of the three groups (P = 0.0001). There was a significant difference between the booklet and SMS groups (P = 0.0001) and between the booklet and telephone groups (P = 0.0001) after the intervention. However, self-care scores were not significantly different between the SMS and telephone groups after the intervention (P = 0.19). Conclusions: The use of SMS was associated with the highest score of self-care in patients with ACS, and it is proposed as the best follow-up method. Therefore, health care providers can enhance patients’ self-care ability through this simple technique and thus, help patients recover sooner and show reduced disease complications.
Relationship Between Serum Vitamin D Levels and Serous Otitis Media in Children with Adenoid Hypertrophy Based on Age
Authors: Biglari Abhari Maryam , Majidinia Hossein , Beyranvand Farahnaz , Tehrani Banihashemi Arash , Dehghani Firouzabadi Fatemeh , Dehghani Firouzabadi Mohammad , Bayazian Gholamreza
Published: June 2020

Background: Serous Otitis Media (SOM) is one of the most common diseases of children that can lead to hearing loss and imbalance. Recently, the role of vitamin D has been identified in strengthening and regulating the immune system. Moreover, vitamin D supplementation has been recognized to improve the immune response against upper respiratory infection and pathogen overgrowth. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed on 89 children aged 1 - 15 years with adenoid hypertrophy who met the inclusion criteria. The serum vitamin D level was compared between the two groups of children with and without SOM. Results: The mean age of the target children was 69.57 ± 25.65 months. The mean serum vitamin D level was 23.86 ± 12.7 in all patients. The mean serum vitamin D level was 24.7 ± 13.1 and 22.9 ± 12.2 in patients with and without SOM (based on tympanometry), respectively, yet the difference was not statistically significant. However, the difference was significant between the two groups of children with the age of < 84 months and > 84 months (P = 0.05). Conclusions: The role of vitamin D was identified in increasing the incidence of SOM in children older than 84 months with adenoid hypertrophy. In older children, the timely diagnosis and treatment of vitamin D deficiency can prevent severe SOM complications, which can save a lot of costs for families and the health system.
The Logic of the Secret in Hegel and Derrida
Authors: Brown Nahum ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: June 2020

The aim of this article is to contrast Hegelian insights about the secret with Derrida’s literary account of the secret in the story of Abraham. Derrida outlines two kinds of secret in “Literature in Secret,” one revealable and the other apophatic. I propose that the first kind of secret is Hegelian in nature because a productive concept of contradiction underlies it. On the other hand, the second kind of secret is Derridean because it withdraws from all revelation. Through an analysis of the role of contradiction in Hegel’s Logic and Derrida’s distinction between revealable and unrevealable secrets, I aim to explore the logical and structural components of the concept of the secret.
Nem todo trajeto é reto: limites e possibilidades para a sensibilização dos estudantes de design de moda por meio do ensino de modelagem
Authors: Pavei Souza Bárbara , Cardoso Pereira Adriana
Published: June 2020

Este trabalho apresenta como escopo o ensino de modelagem sob a luz da pedagogia dos saberes sensíveis. Ao partir do reconhecimento de que as metodologias de ensino atuais são reflexo da lógica cartesiana de construção do conhecimento, objetiva-se explorar os limites e possibilidades vislumbrados no ensino-aprendizagem de modelagem do vestuário, em relação à sua capacidade de sensibilizar os estudantes desta área para as tantas conexões que derivam do diálogo entre uma peça vestível e o corpo humano. Mais especificamente, parte de relatos de experiência e inquietações das pesquisadoras como estudantes e docentes desta disciplina, bem como de revisão bibliográfica desta temática, para traçar o panorama do ensino de modelagem vivenciado, suas relações com o processo de ensino-aprendizagem e com a construção do conhecimento pelos profissionais de cursos superiores de Design de Moda. O estudo aponta a presença marcante do caráter instrucional nas práticas didático-pedagógicas da modelagem tradicional, reforçada pelas metodologias e materiais didáticos que se concentram no estabelecimento de ordens de execução e modelos pré-determinados. Por fim, esboçam-se alguns caminhos menos retilíneos para o ensino e aprendizagem desta matéria que pode ser encarada, no contexto educacional, não apenas como uma etapa do processo produtivo, mas também a partir da potencialidade em se constituir território de experimentação estética.
Biônica aplicada à modelagem voltada a sustentabilidade: contribuições do modelo Modthink
Authors: Bilmaia Emidio Lucimar de Fátima , Ribeiro Bertolino Karoline Cristyna
Published: June 2020

O presente estudo apresenta o resultado da aplicação das fases metodológicas do modelo MODThink de Emídio (2018), no contexto de um projeto acadêmico da primeira série do curso de Design de Moda da Universidade Estadual de Londrina. Demonstra como, por intermédio da aplicação da ferramenta de criatividade biônica, foi possível incluir o conceito do projeto na modelagem do produto, além de contribuir para aspectos de produção voltados à sustentabilidade. Contribui-se para estabelecer uma linguagem comum entre a área de design e de modelagem,a partir do uso de ferramentas de design e técnicas de criatividade como recursos cognitivos para potencializar as estruturas mentais dos alunos na construção do conhecimento em modelagem.
Aspectos da moda no espaço escolar: inclusão, identificação e exclusão
Authors: Ziger Laise , Bortoleto Edivaldo José
Published: June 2020

O presente artigo deriva de um trabalho de conclusão de curso, este que teve como objetivo analisar os signos da moda presentes no ambiente escolar compreendendo de que forma ela é percebida, estabelecendo possíveis caracterizações de exclusão identificação e inclusão. Nesse sentido, o estudo classificou-se de natureza aplicada, e compreendeu-se como uma pesquisa qualitativa e exploratória, transcorrendo em um viés de Moda, Semiótica Peirceana e Educação. Os resultados apresentaram que a moda se materializa no espaço da escola como um meio de comunicação, pois é por meio dela que os estudantes se conhecem como parte do ambiente. Bem como a moda é mediadora de relações dentro desse espaço.
Minha escolha - Ser Docente no campo da Moda-Design: Maria de Jesus Farias Medeiros
Authors: Sant'Anna Mara Rúbia
Published: June 2020

O Dossiê n. 6, que engloba discussões sobre modelagem, oportunizou a entrevista com uma professora da área que teve formação bastante diversificada e é a responsável pela formulação do Bacharelado em Moda da Universidade Federal do Piauí. Sua trajetória de Fortaleza e da formação em Direito à atual coordenação do curso que ajudou a criar é inspiradora para os novos profissionais da moda da atualidade.
Not all path is straight: limits and possibilities for the sensibilization of fashion design students through pattern making teaching
Authors: Pavei Souza Bárbara , Cardoso Pereira Adriana
Published: June 2020

This paper aims at presenting a scope of pattern making teaching under the notions of Sensible Knowledge Pedagogy. Taking into consideration that the principle of current teaching methodologies are a reflection of the Cartesian Logics of the knowledge construction, the aim of the present study is to explore the limits and possibilities of the teaching and learning process of pattern making, aiming at encouraging the students of the area to establish various connections that might arouse from the dialogue between a garment and the human body. More specifically, it starts from the reports and concerns of the researchers as students and teachers of this course, as well as the bibliographic reference of this theme, attempted to trace an overview on the pattern making teaching as an experience, its relationships with the teaching and learning process and with the knowledge construction by the professionals of the Fashion Design College Degree. The study points to the remarkable presence of the instructional character of the teaching practices in regards to the tradicional pattern making, enhanced by methodologies and instructional materials that concentrate on the establishment orders and pre-determined models. Finally, some paths are outlined less rectilinear for the teaching and knowledge of this subject that can be confronted, in an educational context, not only as a step for the productive process, but also from the capability of building a territory within esthetic experimentation.
Mathematical language in the modeling learning process in the technologic course in fashion design: a case study at a private college in Recife-PE
Authors: Paulino Suzana Ferreira
Published: June 2020

In Fashion Design, modeling requires professional knowledge of measurements, fabrics, sewing and sewing technologies, as well as knowing how to interpret basic mathematics data, shapes, trends and calculations. Therefore, mathematical concepts are relevant aspects in the processes of flat and three-dimensional modeling. This article aims to analyze, interdisciplinarily, from the student perspective, the relationship between knowledge of mathematics and modeling, in the teaching-learning process of a higher education course in Fashion Design Technology. To this end, a case study, exploratory-comparative, of a qualitative and quantitative nature was carried out in the Higher Technology Course in Fashion Design, at a private college in Recife-PE. It was found that students have a gap in relation to basic mathematical knowledge, recognize their difficulty and see interdisciplinarity as an alternative to solve this problem, because the low knowledge of Fashion Design students on mathematics interferes negatively in the adequate development of knowledge about modeling.
Lived experiences toward moral distress among long-term care hospital nurses: A phenomenological approach
Authors: Lee So young , Kim Jung A
Published: June 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the subjective experience of moral distress among nurses working in long-term care hospitals.Methods: A phenomenological approach was used for the study. Data were collected from May to July, 2019 using open-ended questions during in-depth interviews. Participants were nurses working in long-term care hospitals and had reported experiences of moral distress. Nine nurses participated in this study.Results: Three themes emerged from the analysis using Colaizzi’s method: (1) confusion and distress about the meaning of care, (2) a feeling of helplessness caused by connivance, (3) enduring in the organization.Conclusion: Sufficient labor supply, environmental improvements, programs for improving interpersonal skills, education and counseling on end-of-life care, and recognition improvement about long-term care hospitals are suggested to reduce the moral distress of long-term care hospital nurses.
A dinâmica da cadeia produtiva do ensino superior privado brasileiro
Authors: Piurcosky Fabricio Pelloso , Silva Sheldon William , Frogeri Rodrigo Franklin , Portugal Junior Pedro dos Santos
Published: June 2020

A educação é um segmento muito importante para contribuir com a melhoria da qualidade de vida de uma população, bem como da construção de um país inovador. Embora exista uma estrutura no Brasil, esta pode ser discutida acerca do seu papel, bem como da integração que deveria existir entre os níveis de ensino existentes, bem como os componentes da mesma. Assim, a proposta deste artigo é apresentar a estrutura atual da educação no país e construir a cadeia produtiva da educação, evidenciando como a mesma é formada e seu papel relevante. Conforme foi visto pela estrutura da educação no país, há desafios existentes que consideram tanto a esfera pública como a privada. A predominância do meio privado em número de instituições de ensino e no número de alunos não é visto como um papel importante e muitas vezes essas instituições sofrem com mudanças legais que ocorrem a todo e qualquer momento.
Standardisation and social ordering: A change of perspective
Authors: Schyfter Pablo
Published: June 2020

This article examines standardisation in synthetic biology as a form of social coordination and ordering. I discuss standardisation by exploring what makes standards possible, and offer an understanding based on infrastructures: technical and social systems that support the existence and operation of accepted standards. By exploring the role of social infrastructures, I contend that standards depend upon social ordering: ways of arranging people in particular positions, relations, and hierarchies. I suggest that synthetic biologists ought to develop an awareness of these social orders, take responsibility for their creation, and accept accountability for their consequences, both technical and social.
The prediction of swim start performance based on squat jump force-time characteristics
Authors: Thng Shiqi , Pearson Simon , Rathbone Evelyne , Keogh Justin W.L.
Published: June 2020

Background

Depending on the stroke and distances of the events, swim starts have been estimated to account for 0.8% to 26.1% of the overall race time, with the latter representing the percentage in a 50 m sprint front crawl event (Cossor & Mason, 2001). However, it is still somewhat unclear what are the key physiological characteristics underpinning swim start performance. The primary aim of this study was to develop a multiple regression model to determine key lower body force-time predictors using the squat jump for swim start performance as assessed by time to 5 m and 15 m in national and international level swimmers. A secondary aim was to determine if any differences exist between males and females in jump performance predictors for swim start performance.

Methods

A total of 38 males (age 21 ±  3.1 years, height 1.83 ±  0.08 m, body mass 76.7 ±  10.2 kg) and 34 females (age 20.1 ±  3.2 years, height 1.73 ±  0.06 m, body mass 64.8 ±  8.4 kg) who had competed at either an elite (n = 31) or national level (n = 41) participated in this study. All tests were performed on the same day, with participants performing three bodyweight squat jumps on a force platform, followed by three swim starts using their main swimming stroke. Swim start performance was quantified via time to 5 m and 15 m using an instrumented starting block.

Results

Stepwise multiple linear regression with quadratic fitting identified concentric impulse and concentric impulse2 as statistically significant predictors for time to 5 m (R2 = 0.659) in males. With time to 15 m, concentric impulse, age and concentric impulse2 were statistically significant predictors for males (R2 = 0.807). A minimum concentric impulse of 200–230 N.s appears required for faster times to 5 m and 15 m, with any additional impulse production not being associated with a reduction in swim start times for most male swimmers. Concentric impulse, Reactive strength index modified and concentric mean power were identified as statistically significant predictors for female swimmers to time to 5 m (R2 = 0.689). Variables that were statistically significant predictors of time to 15 m in females were concentric impulse, body mass, concentric rate of power development and Reactive strength index modified (R2 = 0.841).

Discussion

The results of this study highlight the importance of lower body power and strength for swim start performance, although being able to produce greater than 200 or 230 N.s concentric impulse in squat jump did not necessarily increase swim start performance over 5 m and 15 m, respectively. Swimmers who can already generate greater levels of concentric impulse may benefit more from improving their rate of force development and/or technical aspects of the swim start performance. The sex-related differences in key force-time predictors suggest that male and female swimmers may require individualised strength and conditioning programs and regular monitoring of performance.
Prognostic significance of PI3K/AKT/ mTOR signaling pathway members in clear cell renal cell carcinoma
Authors: Fan Demin , Liu Qiang , Wu Fei , Liu Na , Qu Hongyi , Yuan Yijiao , Li Yong , Gao Huayu , Ge Juntao , Xu Yue , Wang Hao , Liu Qingyong , Zhao Zuohui
Published: June 2020

Background

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a fatal disease, in which the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway serves an important role in the tumorigenesis. Previous studies have reported the prognostic significance of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway members in RCC; however, there is insufficient evidence to date to confirm this. Thus, the present study aimed to systematically investigate the prognostic roles of multiple PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling proteins in clear cell RCC (ccRCC) using online large-scale databases.

Methods

The mRNA expression profiles of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway proteins PTEN, PIK3CA, PIK3CB, PIK3CD, PIK3CG, AKT1, AKT2, AKT3 and mTOR were investigated using the Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis (GEPIA) and Oncomine databases, and the protein expression levels of PI3K, AKT and mTOR were detected using western blotting (WB) analysis. In addition, the correlation between mRNA or protein expression levels and the prognostic significance was analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier (K-M) plotter (n = 530), the Human Protein Atlas (HPA; n = 528) and The Cancer Protein Atlas (TCPA; n = 445) databases.

Results

The GEPIA revealed that the mRNA expression of major PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway members, including PTEN, PIK3CA, PIK3CB, AKT1, AKT2 and AKT3, were negatively correlated with ccRCC stages (P < 0.05), though most of their mRNA and protein expression levels were notsignificantly different between ccRCC and normal tissues using GEPIA, Oncomine and WB analyses (P < 0.05). Meanwhile, using the K-M plotter and HPA prognostic analysis, it was found that the mRNA expression levels of the majority of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway members, including PTEN, PIK3CA, PIK3CB, PIK3CG, AKT3 and mTOR were positively correlated with overall survival (OS), whereas PIK3CD mRNA expression was negatively correlated with OS (P < 0.05). Furthermore, TCPA prognostic analysis observed that several of the key molecules of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway [PTEN, p-AKT (S473) and p-mTOR (S2448)] were also positively correlated with OS in patients with ccRCC (P < 0.05). In conclusion, the present study suggested that several members of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway, especially PTEN, may be favorable prognostic factors in ccRCC, which indicated that the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway may be implicated in ccRCC initiation and progression.
Biological Applications of Isoniazid Derived Schiff Base Complexes: An Overview
Authors: . Ashrafuzzaman , Uddin Ekhlass , Islam Raisul , Bitu Nur Amin , Hossain Saddam , Uddin Nasir , Ali Md. Mahasin , Asraf Ali , Hossen Faruk , Haque Masuqul , E-Zahan Kudrat-
Published: June 2020

Antibiotic resistance has been growing at an alarming rate and consequently the activity of antibiotics against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria has dropped dramatically day by day. In this sense there is a strong need to synthesis new substances that not only have good field of activity, but having new appliances of action. Inorganic compounds particularly metal complexes have played a significant role in the development of new metal based drugs. Like few compounds, isonicotinic acid hydrazide (Isoniazid INH) is well known as first-line anti-tuberculosis (TB) drug to treat TB infection worldwide for more than 60 years. Unfortunately, people are only dependent on this drug and consequently, the rate of use of this drug has been increasing day by day. As the bacterial strains resistant to isoniazid are getting same for the long-term extensive use and even abuse so there is an urgent need to synthesis new drugs not only for anti-tuberculosis properties but also for having significant activity in various biological areas with mechanisms of action. Isoniazid derivatives and their metal complexes, particularly medicinal inorganic metal complexes have been considered as new drugs for their antimicrobial activities like anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-tuberculosis, DNA binding, antioxidant, cytotoxic, scavenging and antiviral activities. In this review, we have focused on the various synthesized metal complexes of isoniazid and its hydrazones and have compared their biological activities which are more or less strong against microorganisms. It is found that INH has moderate to strong antimicrobial activity.
Metallic Health Risk through Consumption of Different Rice Varieties Cultivated in Industrial Wastewater Irrigated Farmers’ Fields of Bhaluka Area, Bangladesh
Authors: Zakir H. M. , Islam Faisal , Quadir Q. F. , Rahman A.
Published: June 2020

A study was conducted to assess metallic health risk for population through consumption of rice grown in industrial wastewater irrigated sites of Bhaluka area, Mymensingh. Total 9 rice samples of 3 different varieties (BR-28, BR-29 and Kalozira) were collected directly from the farmers’ fields of the area and analysed for this study. The mean concentration of Zn, Cr, Cu, Ni, Cd, Mn and Fe in rice grains, straw and husk of different rice varieties were 54.46, 12.56, 5.45, 8.01, 1.37, 14.82 and 94.1 µg g-1; 74.70, 8.38, 5.11, 6.29, 1.17, 594 and 7951 µg g-1, and 112.8, 0.60, 0.68, 3.98, 1.29, 214 and 6568 µg g-1, respectively. Present study results revealed that Cr, Cu and Ni accumulation pattern in rice followed the sequence as grain> straw> husk; Fe and Mn exhibited the order as straw> husk> grain while Zn and Cd showed the sequence as husk> straw> grain and grain> husk> straw, respectively. As regards to varieties, Cr, Cu, Ni and Cd accumulation pattern followed the sequence as Kalozira> BR-29> BR-28, while Zn, Mn and Fe exhibited the order as BR-28> BR-29> Kalozira, BR-29> BR-28> Kalozira and Kalozira> BR-28> BR-29, respectively. As regards to fodder, only Cd contents in straw and husk seem to be harmful for animal health. In context of human health, the calculated target hazard quotient (THQ) values for Cr and Cd of all varieties ranged from 16.12-35.44 and 5.04-11.67, respectively for both male and female, and the same values for Mn surpassed 5.0 for female in 6 sites and for male in 4 sites indicate that the exposed populations are unsafe. Finally, the study concluded that peoples should avoid consumption of rice grown in industrial wastewater irrigated agricultural fields of Bhaluka area until proper remediation strategies along with fresh water irrigation are introduced.
Effect of Various Mycorrhizae-based Products on Growth and Phytotoxicity Characteristics of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) cv. Kufri Sindhuri
Authors: . Trivikram , Singh B. K. , Tiwari Ajay Kumar , Singh Pankaj Kumar , Singh A. K.
Published: June 2020

Mycorrhiza refers to the symbiotic association between fungus and plant root. The arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis auguments the growth and plant resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses by enhancement through certain nutritional, biochemical, physiological as well as morphological plant responses thus it has gained a high degree of impetus in recent years. In this context, a study was conducted to study the effect of various mycorrhizae based products on growth and phytotoxicity characteristics of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) cv. Kufri Sindhuri during Rabi 2016-17 at Vegetable research farm, Department of Horticulture, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, BHU, Varanasi to evaluate the effect of various mycorrhizal products at different concentrations on growth and phytotoxicity characteristic of potato. The field experiment consisted of 8 treatments involving different mycorrhizal products including the control (untreated). From the experiment it was found that soil application with Myc100 at 250 g/ha (treatment T2) had very promising results for the investigated characters viz., number of leaves/hill (62.20), Plant height at 30 Days after planting (65.40 cm), Plant height at 60 Days after planting (98.24 cm) as compared to other treatment followed by T8- soil application with Bolt Gr at 10 kg/ha. The maximum number of haulms per plant was observed in treatment T6- soil application with Rhizomyxo 100 at 250 g/ha (4.35). No symptoms of phytotoxicity was observed in all treatments during crop growth.
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Strategies in Residential Buildings in Akure, Nigeria
Authors: Ikudayisi Ayodele Emmanuel,
Published: June 2020

Given the rising demand in building services and high level of energy consumption in buildings, sustainable issues have remained top agenda in developmental discuss. This study examines the level of adoption, barriers and willingness to adopt renewable energy and sustainable building strategies in Nigeria. The mean score ranking technique was employed to rate the relative weight of level of adoption of sustainable strategies considered. Natural lightning, shading devices, locally sourced materials, energy efficient lighting LED and photovoltaic solar panel were the most adopted strategies by professionals. Adoption of renewable and sustainable building strategies was constrained by lack of training, lack of expertise and financial scheme. Willingness to adoption the renewable energy and sustainable building strategies, were most pronounced with respect to renewable energy practices. However, the paper suggests that transition to the use of energy efficient and sustainable building materials as evident in top ranked efficient strategies. Finding contributes to empirical benchmarking for sustainable environment while policy options towards adoption were proffered.
GESTÃO E CONTROLE SOCIAL NO PROGRAMA NACIONAL DE ALIMENTAÇÃO ESCOLAR: O CASO NO MUNICÍPIO DE PARATY - RJ
Authors: Kraemer Carlos Frederico Bom , Villela Lamounier Erthal , Vianna Márcio De Albuquerque
Published: June 2020

O trabalho teve como objetivo central analisar sob a ótica da gestão social e o controle social a política pública voltada para a aquisição dos produtos da agricultura familiar por meio do Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar (PNAE) no município de Paraty, que compõe o Território Rural da Baía da Ilha Grande – RJ (BIG). Neste sentido, pressupõe as políticas públicas como um conjunto de ações que visam promover a equidade social e econômica, o combate à pobreza e a garantia dos direitos sociais, civis e políticos, tendo como referência a agricultura familiar. Com isso, o trabalho partiu da suposição que as práticas de gestão social e controle social nas políticas públicas possibilitam uma pactuação entre o Estado, mercado e sociedade civil, criando novas articulações que viabiliza a dialogicidade e o poder de deliberação entre esses atores. A pesquisa em seus procedimentos metodológicos foi de natureza qualitativa, que teve como base o estudo de caso. O tratamento das informações coletadas foi por meio da técnica de análise de conteúdo. Os resultados apontaram que o PNAE apresenta potencial na melhoria das condições de vida dos agricultores familiares se tornando relevante no processo de desenvolvimento sustentável. Neste caso, a participação social por meio da gestão social e o controle social se torna um elemento essencial para o protagonismo das representações da sociedade civil no processo de tomada de decisão da acerca da formulação e implementação da política do PNAE, contribuindo para a busca da emancipação social dos agricultores familiares.
Efetividade das audiências públicas como mecanismo de participação social: o caso da Agência Nacional de Saúde Suplementar.
Authors: Bigate Lourenço Dominic , Marques Vieira Junior Wilson
Published: June 2020

Trata-se de artigo com o objetivo de avaliar a efetividade das audiências públicas realizadas pela Agência Nacional de Saúde Suplementar (ANS), enquanto mecanismos de participação social na formulação de políticas regulatórias do setor de saúde suplementar brasileiro. Considerando a importância das audiências públicas como mecanismos de participação social na formulação, implementação e controle de políticas públicas, revela-se necessário avaliar o grau de efetividade desses instrumentos. Nesse sentido, o presente artigo teve por finalidade identificar a representatividade dos atores que participam das audiências realizadas no âmbito da ANS, quais o temas debatidos e o grau de influência destes atores nas decisões do órgão regulador. A metodologia utilizada foi o estudo de caso, com uma abordagem qualitativa, a partir da análise de documentação indireta relativa às audiências realizadas. Os resultados encontrados apontam para a necessidade de aperfeiçoamento das audiências públicas, a fim de assegurar uma representatividade mais isonômica de todos os segmentos sociais impactados, garantindo, assim, maior efetividade ao instrumento.
O perfil do gestor social no Brasil
Authors: Lima Marina Aparecida , Pereira José Roberto
Published: June 2020

Este artigo estuda o perfil do gestor social no Brasil. Para tanto, esse paper traz a tona as discussões levantadas sobre a delimitação do termo no trabalho de Cançado, Pereira, Tenório (2013), bem como seu espaço para propagação no sentido de responder a seguinte questão norteadora desse artigo: qual é o perfil do gestor social e como ele é formado, seja no âmbito acadêmico ou comunitário? A identificação do perfil do gestor social poderá contribuir para elucidar o próprio conceito de gestão social e servir de base para trabalhos de pesquisa e de extensão. Metodologicamente, esse trabalho não tem o intuito de desenvolver um overview da produção científica sobre gestão social, mas caracterizar o perfil do gestor social presente nos textos publicados nesta área. Conclui-se que a formação do gestor social ocorre comunitariamente e não está condicionada a uma formação acadêmica. Tal formação está relacionada à predicados substantivos e intrínsecos ao gestor.
A Matriz Curricular do Curso de Administração Pública e o Projeto Rondon: Trabalhando o Desenvolvimento Local na Extensão Universitária
Authors: Da Silva Nathália Cândido , Dos Santos Sabrina Gomes , Cruz Breno De Paula Andrade , Ayres Fernanda Santos de Souza , Passos Sonia Maria Martins
Published: June 2020

O Brasil possui muitos problemas relacionados à desigualdade social e econômica. Um dos caminhos para resolver este problema histórico poderia ser pensado por meio da Extensão Universitária. Nossa experiência sistematizada neste artigo evidencia que cursos do Campo de Públicas, por meio da Extensão Universitária, podem ajudar a sociedade na efetivação da democracia e do desenvolvimento local. O Projeto Rondon leva estudantes, professores e instituições para estados com problemas sociais e econômicos no Brasil (por exemplo, estados das regiões Norte e Nordeste). Nosso objetivo neste artigo é discutir o currículo do curso de graduação em Administração Pública e sua relação com as ações e as ideias do Projeto Rondon. Por meio de um Estudo de Caso Descritivo (YIN, 2005) utilizando na coleta de dados entrevistas pessoais e análise documental, entende-se existir aderência entre a matriz curricular do curso em análise e a proposta do Projeto Rondon, visto que o curso em análise (por meio de alguns estudantes) atende às demandas do mercado de trabalho do futuro gestor público, especificamente Cultura, Saúde, Direitos Humanos, Educação e Justiça. Os resultados deste estudo demonstram que: (i) os estudantes do curso de graduação em Administração Pública desta IES estão preparados para competirem em sistema de avaliação às cegas com projetos de outras instituições (geralmente escritos por professores); (ii) o currículo parece atender às demandas do mercado de trabalho do futuro gestor público; e (iii) os estudantes podem aprender na prática a pensar e planejar futuramente políticas públicas entendendo a importância da atuação in lócus.
IMPACTO DO RECORDKEEPING NA CONFIANÇA E RECIPROCIDADE EM UMA CULTURA INDIVIDUALISTA VERSUS COLETIVISTA: UMA ANÁLISE EXPERIMENTAL
Authors: Cerqueira Anderson José Freitas de , Carvalho Júnior César Valentim De Oliveira , Pereira Antonio Gualberto
Published: June 2020

A presente pesquisa buscou verificar a influência do recordkeeping sobre a confiança e reciprocidade, analisando o efeito moderador da cultura individualista versus coletivista de estudantes de graduação de ciências contábeis. Utilizou-se o questionário “Values Survey Module 1994”, desenvolvido por Hofstede (1990) para captar a dimensão cultural individualista versus coletivista. Para avaliar a confiança e a reciprocidade foi utilizado o modelo experimental de Basu et al. (2009), através da aplicação do trust game. No desenho do jogo existiam participantes ocupando o papel de investidor e participantes ocupando o papel de administrador como ilustração de uma transação entre agentes estranhos. O grupo de tratamento foi aquele cujo cenário compreendia um ambiente econômico onde os jogadores tinham a opção de manter registros (recordkeeping) e, como grupo de controle, o cenário em que os participantes não tiveram acesso ao recordkeeping. Para testar as hipóteses comportamentais foram aplicadas regressões com dados em painel de efeito aleatórios estimado pelos mínimos quadrados generalizados (GLS). Os resultados indicaram que os investidores mais individualistas/menos coletivistas aumentaram o nível de confiança, enquanto não foi possível identificar a influência da contabilidade no nível de reciprocidade dos agentes. Notou-se também que o aumento da confiança e reciprocidade está relacionado com sujeitos com idade menor. Entre as limitações da pesquisa é possível citar que os achados não podem ser generalizados para o conjunto da população e que, embora haja uma simulação envolvendo vários períodos, não há um acompanhamento longitudinal dos indivíduos.
PERFIL QUE DEFINE UM PROFESSOR EXEMPLAR: PERCEPÇÃO DE ALUNOS DA PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO STRICTO SENSU EM CIÊNCIAS CONTÁBEIS NO BRASIL
Authors: Amaral Leonardo Barbosa , Gonçalves de Resende Freitas Adriana , Taboada Pinheiro Laura Edith
Published: June 2020

O objetivo desta pesquisa é identificar as características que os alunos da pós-graduação stricto sensu em Ciências Contábeis, consideram pertinentes ao professor exemplar. O levantamento dos dados foi operacionalizado por meio de um questionário elaborado e divulgado de forma on-line. Utilizou-se um conjunto de fatores que delineiam o professor exemplar. São eles: (i) conhecimento, planejamento e didática; (ii) capacidade tecnológica; (iii) relacionamento com os discentes; (iv) atributos pessoais; (v) capacidade de motivação e seu (vi) nível de exigência. A amostra é composta por 132 discentes matriculados em 13 universidades e faculdades brasileiras. Para a análise dos dados, empregou-se a estatística descritiva e a técnica de análise fatorial. Os resultados da pesquisa indicam que o perfil de um professor exemplar pode ser definido como aquele profissional docente que exibe características ligadas ao relacionamento com os alunos, ao planejamento das aulas, ao conhecimento do assunto que está ensinando e à sua didática. 

 

 

 

 

 
Competition between Li+ and Mg2+ for ATP in human erythrocytes A 31P NMR and optical spectroscopy study
Authors: Ramasamy Ravichandran , de Freitas Duarte Mota
Published: July 2002

We have investigated the influence of Li+ on free intracellular Mg2+ concentration in human erythrocytes by 31P NMR and optical absorbance spectroscopies. In red cells loaded with 3 mM intracellular Li+, the chemical shift separation between the α‐ and β‐phosphate resonances of MgATP2− was approx. 0.9 ppm larger than that observed in Li+‐free red cells. By analyzing the interaction of each red cell component with Mg2+ and Li+, we found that Mg2+ is displaced in part from MgATP2− upon addition of Li+ and that the released Mg2+ is bound to the red cell membrane causing an overall decrease in free intracellular Mg2+ concentration.
Delay in diagnosis of epithelial ovarian cancer
Authors: Wikborn C. , Pettersson F. , Moberg P.J.
Published: July 2002

Objectives: To investigate and analyze the process from first recognition of symptom(s) to final diagnosis at operation in patients with ovarian epithelial cancer. Method: The medical records of 160 women with ovarian cancer were studied and traced back to the doctor first consulted, in order to obtain information on patient‐ and doctor‐related delay. Results: Symptom duration was 12 weeks in patients with serous tumors and 7 weeks in patients with other histopathological classes; 56% were diagnosed within 4 weeks. Women in stages I and II were diagnosed faster than those in stages III and IV; 4% were diagnosed within 3 days because of an emergency operation; 30% were not diagnosed within 8 weeks. Conclusion: Diagnosis of ovarian cancer is difficult due to the vagueness of the symptoms which mislead both patients and doctors. Methods to enable earlier diagnosis must be sought.
Nitric oxide mediates intracytoplasmic and intranuclear zinc release
Authors: Berendji Denise , Kolb-Bachofen Victoria , Meyer Klaus L. , Grapenthin Olaf , Weber Horst , Wahn Volker , Kröncke Klaus-Dietrich
Published: July 2002

© 1997 Federation of European Biochemical Societies.
Functional roles of abdominal and back muscles during isometric axial rotation of the trunk
Authors: Ng Joseph K.‐F. , Parnianpour Mohamad , Richardson Carolyn A. , Kippers Vaughan
Published: July 2002

Electromyographic (EMG) studies have shown that a large number of trunk muscles are recruited during axial rotation. The functional roles of these trunk muscles in axial rotation are multiple and have not been well investigated. In addition, there is no information on the coupling torque at different exertion levels during axial rotation. The aim of the study was to investigate the functional roles of rectus abdominis, external oblique, internal oblique, latissimus dorsi, iliocostalis lumborum and multifidus during isometric right and left axial rotation at 100%, 70%, 50% and 30% maximum voluntary contractions (MVC) in a standing position. The coupling torques in sagittal and coronal planes were measured during axial rotation to examine the coupling nature of torque at different levels of exertions. Results showed that the coupled sagittal torque switches from nil to flexion at maximum exertion of axial rotation. Generally, higher EMG activities were shown at higher exertion levels for all the trunk muscles. Significant differences in activity between the right and left axial rotation exertions were demonstrated in external oblique, internal oblique, latissimus dorsi and iliocostalis lumborum while no difference was shown in rectus abdominis and multifidus. These results demonstrated the different functional roles of trunk muscles during axial rotation. This is important considering that the abdominal and back muscles not only produce torque but also maintain the spinal posture and stability during axial rotation exertions. The changing coupling torque direction in the sagittal plane when submaximal to maximal exertions were compared may indicate the complex nature of the kinetic coupling of trunk muscles. © 2001 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
The information content of closed-end country fund discounts
Authors: Richard John E. , Wiggins James B.
Published: July 2002

This paper examines whether premiums and discounts on closed-end country mutual funds (CECFs) contain useful information about future returns. We find that higher CECF premiums are associated both with higher future returns on the relevant foreign market index and with higher future NAV returns after controlling for the foreign market return. CECFs trading at large discounts are not necessarily bargains, because their future NAV performance can be expected to be relatively poor. © 2000 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved.
Retirement planning guidelines
Authors: Greninger Sue Alexander , Hampton Vickie L. , Kitt Karrol A. , Jacquet Susan
Published: July 2002

Retirement planning guidelines were determined using a Delphi research design among 188 financial planners and educators. Consensus was found for using a 4% inflation rate, an 8.5% rate of return on investments, and a replacement ratio of 70 – 89% of current income when making retirement projections. Nine-tenths of the experts agreed that families should have achieved 50–60% of their retirement savings goal by age 50 and 85–90% by age 60. Regarding asset allocation, over 60% felt it was prudent to start moving toward more conservative investments about 3–5 years before retirement. Recommendations were developed on the proportion of growth-oriented equities to hold at various points prior to and after retiring. While the level of consensus was high, occupational and gender differences were noted. © 2001 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved.
The Equity Index Annuity
Authors: Kuhlemeyer Gregory A.
Published: July 2002

The Equity Index Annuity (EIA) is a recent product development in the insurance industry. This paper details EIA design and interest crediting techniques, examines expected performance, and discusses possible regulatory concerns. Results indicate that the EIA is generally expected to perform better than a traditional fixed annuity for contract periods of at least five years, but is substantially below that of a similar direct equity purchase. EIA contracts are not appropriate for shorter-term investors when factors of risk and efficient markets are considered. The SEC is not currently regulating the EIA product, which should raise industry concern. © 2001 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved.
The Use of Professional Designations in the Real Estate Industry
Authors: Nelson Susan Logan , Nelson Theron R.
Published: July 2002

A series of surveys investigates the recognition by consumers of professional designa- tions in a variety offinancial services fields, but with an emphasis on the real estate industry. The results from the 1991, 1994 and 1996 surveys are consistent in revealing a general lack of recognition by consumers ofprofessional designations, with the nota- ble exception of the CPA. The CFP and CLU also fared somewhat better than the real estate designations examined both in terms of consumer recognition and perceived competence of those holding the designation. Consumers indicate, however, a generally strong desire for dealing with professionally designated individuals when making financial decisions.
The rise and fall of the “Dogs of the Dow”
Authors: Domian Dale L. , Louton David A. , Mossman Charles E.
Published: July 2002

The Dow Dividend Strategy recommends the highest-yielding stocks from the 30 Dow Industrials. These stocks have come to be known as the “Dogs of the Dow” since they often include some of the previous year’s worst performers. While the strategy’s successes—and more recently, its failures—have been well documented in the popular press, there have not been any convincing explanations of why the strategy worked. This paper demonstrates that the behavior of these stocks is consistent with the market overreaction hypothesis. In years before the stock market crash of 1987, the dogs were indeed “losers” which went on to become “winners.” But in the post-crash period, the high-yield stocks actually outperformed the market during the previous year. The Dow Dividend Strategy is no longer selecting the true dogs. © 1998 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved.
Credit union industry structure
Authors: Boldin Robert J. , Leggett Keith , Strand Robert
Published: July 2002

The Credit Union Industry has undergone significant changes over the past decade. With more than 11,500 credit unions now serving 74 million members, it continues to attract shareholders/ depositors because of its generally lower cost services and higher returns on savings. The Credit Union Membership Access Act of August 1998 should help membership continue to grow. At the same time, however, shareholders/depositors should be aware of the unique structure of the credit union industry. This paper examines the inherent risk as a result of the interrelationships among its components. © 1998 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved.
Calculating a family’s asset mix
Authors: Reichenstein William
Published: July 2002

Two conclusions are reached about how a family should calculate its asset mix. First, if the assets will be used to finance retirement needs, the asset mix should be based on after-tax values, because goods and services are purchased with after-tax dollars. This novel conclusion rejects current practice. The second conclusion concerns which assets and liabilities should be included in the portfolio. If the purpose of the calculation is to consider a family’s retirement needs, the asset mix should include the promises of defined-benefit pension plans and Social Security, and the family’s mortgage should be treated as a short bond position. Also, if the family is willing to downsize or borrow against the residence, part of its value should be included in the portfolio. © 1998 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved.
Do dividend reinvestment plans contribute to industrial firm value and efficiency?
Authors: Saporoschenko Andrew
Published: July 2002

This paper examines four hypotheses to test whether industrial firms offering DRIPs are structured to operate efficiently, given that DRIPs are a cheap source of outside financing for a firm. The hypotheses are derived from the corporate finance literature and partially based on a review of the previous DRIP-related finance literature. Evidence is found that larger firms will be more likely to offer DRIPs, which supports a bookkeeping hypothesis. No difference in valuation is found between DRIP firms and the other industry-matched firms using a Tobin’s q proxy. Several cash flow measures are found not to be higher for DRIP firms. © 1999 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved.
Computerized stock screening rules for portfolio selection
Authors: Gold Steven C. , Lebowitz Paul
Published: July 2002

Recent studies have uncovered several systematic patterns that increase the probability that individual investors can select stock portfolios with excess returns. This study tests the feasibility of using a commercially available computerized stock screening program for investors to take advantage of these patterns. The screening program searches the three major exchanges and selects stocks on both fundamental and technical indicators: low price-to-sales ratio, small firm size, accelerating stock prices above their 50 day moving average, high trading volume, and high earnings growth. Of the 18 models tested between 1994 and 1998, those that allow for selection between exchanges yield portfolio returns that significantly exceed the average market indices. © 1999 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved.