bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Y a-t-il des preuves ontologiques en phénoménologie ?
Authors: Schnell Alexander
Published: August 2020

Est-il pertinent de traiter d’arguments ontologiques en phénoménologie ? Établissant le lien entre l’argument ontologique (en phénoménologie) et la construction phénoménologique, mettant ensuite en évidence le rapport entre les opérations « constitutives » transcendantales et leur « être » corrélé, cinq dimensions de l’« inapparence » sont alors mises en avant : le monde, la réalité (événementielle), l’expérience (en sa catégoricité), le sens et la genèse (de la factualité). Sur cette base, l’article déploie alors différentes formes de l’« argument ontologique » selon cinq modalités du transcendantal.
La chute et la chance de la nature
Authors: Lindberg Susanna
Published: August 2020

L’article présente un regard synthétique sur les enjeux de la philosophie de la nature de l’idéalisme allemand. Il montre pourquoi la philosophie hégélienne de la nature doit être lue non pas seulement comme la chute de l’idée dans une extériorité sans esprit, mais aussi comme la chance de l’esprit qui veut penser le réel tel qu’il est. Il compare cela à l’opposition de la gravité et de la lumière dans la philosophie de la nature de Schelling, et fait finalement une hypothèse sur l’utilité de la Naturphilosophie aujourd’hui.
Les vertus du sens commun chez Bergson
Authors: Fradet Pierre-Alexandre
Published: August 2020

Concept à significations multiples, le sens commun désigne chez Bergson tantôt un contenu de croyances naïves et répandues, tantôt l’effort par lequel on fait un tri parmi les croyances. En serrant de près ces deux acceptions principales, nous chercherons ici à éclairer l’apport philosophique que Bergson attribue par moments au sens commun. Il s’agira donc de faire ressortir combien Bergson développe une conception positive du sens commun lorsqu’il l’associe au bon sens et l’envisage comme la disposition à faire volte-face, c’est-à-dire à se régler sur les particularités du réel.
Désinformation, non-information ou sur-information ?
Authors: Boyadjian Julien
Published: August 2020

Les médias sociaux apparaissent aujourd’hui comme le premier moyen d’information des jeunes. Cette réalité nouvelle soulève un certain nombre d’inquiétudes, largement relayées et débattues dans le champ médiatique : on suppose que les jeunes seraient exposés à une information non vérifiée, manipulée ou « fausse » ou encore qu’ils seraient enfermés dans des « bulles de filtre » qui les isoleraient de tout débat contradictoire… Cet article propose de mettre ces croyances à distance, en analysant ces nouvelles pratiques à l’aune de questionnements hérités de la sociologie des médias et en s’appuyant sur une enquête de terrain multi-méthodes (questionnaire, observation en ligne et entretiens) menée auprès de différents publics juvéniles. Il ressort alors de l’enquête que les jeunes issus de milieux populaires sont moins enclins à la désinformation qu’à la non-information, et que les étudiants issus de formations élitistes sont exposés à une information plus diversifiée sur les réseaux sociaux que sur d’autres médias.
Les dispositifs scolaires d’éducation au cinéma
Authors: Barbier Cédric
Published: August 2020

Le dispositif scolaire d’éducation à l’image Lycéens et apprentis au cinéma cherche à sensibiliser les adolescents au cinéma comme « art ». À ce titre, le cinéma « moderne » en est devenu la référence majeure, celle qui oriente les choix de programmation et définit le rapport au film attendu. Mais à l’heure des plateformes numériques et de l’éclectisme culturel d’une part, et au regard des enjeux scolaires et disciplinaires inhérents à ce type de dispositif d’autre part, les différents acteurs ne peuvent pas faire comme si les adolescents n’avaient pas déjà des habitudes audiovisuelles fortement ancrées. Ce texte, basé sur une enquête de type qualitatif, interroge dès lors les manières avec lesquelles les premiers composent avec les pratiques et les préférences audiovisuelles des seconds, autant pour maintenir la primauté de la figure auctoriale que pour transmettre des savoirs.
Les pratiques vidéoludiques des adolescents de 13-15 ans
Authors: Fontar Barbara , Le Mentec Mickaël
Published: August 2020

Cette recherche interroge, à partir des données recueillies dans le cadre de l’ANR INEDUC (Inégalités éducatives et espaces de vie. Construction des parcours de vie des 13-15 ans), les pratiques vidéoludiques adolescentes au prisme du genre. Elle montre que les adolescents conforment leurs pratiques aux attentes sociales de leur sexe et qu’il existe un rapport hiérarchisé entre les sexes ainsi que des pratiques inégalement valorisées selon qu’elles relèvent ou non du genre historique masculin légitime. Enfin, l’analyse montre que l’entrée des filles dans ce territoire ludique masculin est conditionnée socialement et que l’assomption de cette transgression suppose sa dévalorisation.
Les voies téléphoniques de l’émancipation des jeunes femmes en milieux musulman et chrétien au Cameroun
Authors: Fogue Kuate Francis Arsène
Published: August 2020

Dans une approche genrée et une démarche comparative invoquant l’islam et le christianisme, cet article analyse le rôle du téléphone portable dans la dynamique d’émancipation des jeunes Camerounaises. S’inspirant de la sociologie des usages, il postule que ce rôle varie en fonction du genre et du background socioculturel. Bien que le téléphone portable connaisse un succès chez les filles et les garçons, il existe des particularités féminines quant à son appropriation. Au-delà des considérations technologiques, ces particularités incluent des paramètres socioculturels. Il ressort des enquêtes effectuées dans les villes de Ngaoundéré et Buéa que l’émancipation juvénile féminine par la téléphonie mobile emprunte des trajectoires spécifiques chez les musulmanes et les chrétiennes.
Snapchat à l’adolescence
Authors: Bruna Yann
Published: August 2020

L’adoption massive par les adolescents du réseau socionumérique Snapchat, construit autour de l’éphémérité des échanges, pourrait faire penser que les contenus et conversations amenés à disparaître garantiraient aux jeunes une plus grande liberté communicationnelle, en les affranchissant du caractère habituellement permanent de ce qu’ils choisissent de partager dans les espaces numériques. Cet article, qui repose sur une méthodologie qualitative, nuance ce constat et explore la tension entre, d’une part, l’adhésion des adolescents au fonctionnement atypique et très codifié de ce dispositif sociotechnique et, d’autre part, les stratégies qu’ils mettent en place pour garder le contrôle sur le caractère éphémère de leurs contenus. Il montre en particulier que si l’utilisation de Snapchat implique à la fois l’appropriation de divers procédés de gamification empruntés aux outils de mesure de soi et l’acceptation de la notification systématique du screening , les jeunes parviennent aussi à se détourner de ces contraintes et à dessiner eux-mêmes les contours du « bon usage » de l’outil.
Osseous Integration of the Central Peg of an All-Polyethylene Glenoid With 3 Different Surgical Techniques
Authors: Denard Patrick J. , Gobezie Reuben , Griffin Justin W. , Romeo Anthony A. , Lederman Evan
Published: August 2020

All-polyethylene glenoid components designed for osseous integration of the central peg can be placed with no graft (NG), autogenous bone graft (ABG), or demineralized bone matrix (DBM). The purpose of this study was to compare osseous integration with these 3 techniques. A randomized controlled trial was performed of 153 total shoulder arthroplasties using a pegged allpolyethylene glenoid component designed for osseous integration. Central peg treatment included NG, ABG, or DBM. The primary outcome was central peg osseous integration defined as bone presence between the central fins 1 year postoperatively. Central osseous integration was observed in 90% of cases treated with ABG, 68% of cases treated with DBM, and 68% of cases treated with NG (
P
=.022). Postoperative Wirth grading revealed radiolucency around the central peg (grade 1) in 2.4% of cases with ABG, 5.4% of cases with DBM, and 9.8% of cases with NG (
P
=.134). At short-term follow-up, osseous integration of the central peg of an all-polyethylene glenoid designed for bony growth between the central fins appears to be highest when treating the central peg with ABG compared with leaving the central peg untreated or using DBM. [
Orthopedics
. 2020;43(5):278–283.]
Atraumatic Fracture of Cemented Vanguard Total Knee Arthroplasty Femoral Component
Authors: Vovos Tyler J. , Watters Tyler S. , Hughes Erin M. , McNabb David C.
Published: August 2020

The authors report the case of an atraumatic femoral component fracture 10 years after primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with a modern cemented fixed bearing system. The patient, a 70-year-old man, had the complication without inciting trauma, and he subsequently had severe pain and disability. This rare mode of TKA failure occurred at the superolateral aspect of the femoral component’s anterior flange. At the time of revision, no femoral osteolysis was seen and the backside of the prosthesis fracture fragment was found to be free of cement. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first case of femoral component fracture in a Vanguard TKA (Biomet, Warsaw, Indiana), and the first case of fracture in a modern cobalt-chrome alloy femoral component associated with aseptic cement debonding. Femoral component stress fracture is a rare but serious complication of TKA. Reports of femoral component fracture in early designs were attributed to geometric design flaws, whereas modern TKA designs appear to fail when ingrowth failure, aseptic debonding, or osteolysis result in inadequate bony support of the prosthesis. Careful attention to bone cuts in porous-coated uncemented TKA systems and proper cementing technique in cemented TKA systems may preclude this rare complication. In the case of severe osteolysis, early revision may prevent catastrophic implant failure. [
Orthopedics
. 2020;43(5):e476–e479.]
Effect of a Clean Surgical Airflow Layer on the Incidence of Infection in Total Hip Arthroplasty
Authors: Routh Lucas K. , Parks Nancy L. , Gargiulo Jeanine M. , Hamilton William G.
Published: August 2020

The Center for Health Design estimates that more than 30% of surgical site infections are caused by airborne pathogens. A device that creates a localized clean air field directly adjacent to and surrounding the incision site is meant to shield a surgical site from particulate in the operating room. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the routine use of this device would reduce the rate of infection following total hip arthroplasty (THA). The authors conducted a retrospective review of primary THA cases performed with and without the airflow device. Since July 2013, a total of 1093 primary THA cases were performed with the device at the authors' institution. The incidence of wound dehiscence and deep infection was compared with that of 1171 THA cases performed prior to July 2013 without the airflow device. There were no significant differences between the study groups regarding average patient age, sex, body mass index, or diagnosis. In the airflow group, there were 7 (0.64%) deep infections and 5 (0.46%) cases of wound dehiscence that required a return to the operating room for irrigation and wound revision. In the control group, there were 7 (0.60%) cases of deep infection and 4 (0.34%) wound revisions. The groups were not significantly different in the rates of infection (
P
=1.0) or wound revision (
P
=.75). Both groups had a very low incidence of infection and wound revision, with rates below 1%. Despite compelling bench data showing a dramatic reduction of particle load in the wound, the use of the airflow device did not reduce the clinical rate of infection over a large number of cases. [
Orthopedics
. 2020;43(5):e425–e430.]
Efros–Shklovskii hopping in the electronic transport in 2D p-GaAs
Authors: Dlimi Said , Limouny Lhoussine , Hemine Jamal , Echchelh Adil , El kaaouachi Abdelhamid
Published: August 2020

We have investigated the resistivity of a 2D hole system in GaAs in the temperature range 200 mK < T < 800 mK at zero magnetic field and low hole densities when the system is near the metal–insulator transition in the insulating side. We have found that the resistivity follows the Efros–Shklovskii variable range hopping (ES-VRH) law, this behaviour is consistent with the existence of a Coulomb gap. The resistivity scales with temperature and the prefactor has been found independent of temperature and density, thus confirming the dominance of hole–hole interaction.
Cultural Intelligence-Investigation of Different Systems for Heritage Sustainable Preservation
Authors: Kioussi Anastasia , Doulamis Anastasios , Karoglou Maria , Moropoulou Antonia I.
Published: August 2020

Cultural heritage protection is a multidisciplinary subject. An intelligent decision-making mechanism, combined with multi-criteria assessment, is required to lead to compatible and sustainable decision making concerning conservation works. Decision making is a complex process that takes into account a wide range of parameters, from qualitative (such as the historical or cultural value of the building) to quantified data (such as the properties of its materials) and involves the following tasks: monitoring, inspection, diagnosis, intervention study, interventions, and evaluation of interventions. It should be based on specific specifications, criteria, and methodology to ensure the sustainability of the construction and require the availability of data of a different nature and of high quality. In this work, different artificial intelligent systems are investigated and tested—UTASTAR methodology based on linear regression, unsupervised non-linear classifiers (feed-forward neural networks), and clustering methodologies (fuzzy c-means algorithm)—in order to develop a decision.
Relations Among MOCAP and Textual Data of Motion Verbs
Authors: Sionti Marietta , Kouris Panagiotis , Korfitis Chrysovalantis , Moutzouri Vasiliki , Markantonatou Stella
Published: August 2020

This is a study on language and action that tries to shed light on their conceptual correspondence in terms of embodiment. The linguistic phenomenon of lexical aspect/Aktionsart is studied in connection to joint angles and time. For the purposes of this research, data concerning the usage of a set of Modern Greek verbs were collected and annotated; in addition, motion data were captured for the same verbs. First, the distance between actions and verbs was calculated revealing a strong connection between certain types of language data, lower limb motion, and time: an extended use of the lower limbs is related to longer or repetitive actions while time expresses duration.
Optimising Cloud Operation Cost Utilising External Memory
Authors: Hyland Neil , O'Keeffe Shawn E.
Published: August 2020

Handling large volumes of data on computers incur operational costs when physical hardware is considered, especially RAM, creating a need for intelligent solutions that both maintain an acceptable level of performance and enable cheaper scaling. The authors extend their previous work converting their existing point cloud processing and analysis tool to use external memory via the STXXL C++ library, replacing the entire dataset storage layer with STXXL's intelligent caching system. A rationale for adopting this technique, and methodology for testing previous and modified versions of the software is put forth, and the authors investigate the behaviour of their software tool to establish trade-offs. Competing versions of their software are fed sample datasets in E57 and IFC formats; the results of which are captured and analysed. The authors find that while execution speed is lowered, reduced memory consumption contributes to a higher throughput, enabling greater efficiency and real hardware cost savings.
Preliminary Insights Into the Applications of IT in Diverse Disciplines in Africa
Authors: Owusu Acheampong , Penu Obed Kwame Adzaku , Broni Jr. Frederick Edem
Published: August 2020

This paper seeks to contribute to research work done on applications of information technologies (IT) for solving problems in Africa. This was achieved via a systematic literature review on extant literature on IT use in Africa. Relevant articles with how IT are applied to the work activities of users in Africa are retrieved from various databases and analyzed to reveal the role IT plays in the African user's information journey. The results show that healthcare, agriculture, education, and banking and finance sectors have received considerable attention from researchers. Regarding methodologies adopted, most of the papers used a quantitative approach as compared to qualitative. Considering the limited literature reviews on scholarly technology adoption studies more especially in Africa where people are still yet to appreciate the use and impact of technology in their life, this paper makes significant contributions to the few scholarly studies that have been done in this regard.
Exploring the Use of Social Media Platforms by Public Universities
Authors: Halaweh Mohanad , Elbahi Moataz , Kamel Ahmed , Kabha Robin , Yousef Reem
Published: August 2020

The use of social media platforms by university students and teachers has been found to facilitate the learning and teaching processes. This includes providing opportunities for students to share and discuss relevant ideas and issues, thus making the task more enjoyable and raising the level of achievement. This study explored the use of social media platforms by public universities in Egypt. It investigated how these universities utilized social media platforms, and whether they are used for educational purposes or not. The data was collected from 21 universities using a questionnaire survey of 2100 undergraduate and postgraduate students. The official social media pages of each university were surveyed and analyzed using content analysis method. The results revealed that the use of social media platforms by public universities was for the purpose of communicating with the general public more than the students. This study also found that the majority of students consider social media platforms of their universities to be useless and not supporting their academic studies. This paper offers practical implications and recommendations for universities' decision makers and social media developers.
Development of Dyeing Process for Sulphatoethylsulphone Reactive-Disperse Dye on Natural and Synthetic Fibers
Authors: Pukngam Juthapak , Tooptompong Porntip , Setthayanond Jantip , Hansakulwat Pimonrat
Published: August 2020

Sulphatoethylsulphone reactive-disperse dye was synthesized via diazotization reaction of aminophenyl-4-(β-sulphatoethylsulphone) followed by coupling reaction of the diazonium salt with phenol as a coupling agent. The synthesized dye was well dyeable on both natural and synthetic fibers with providing orange shade on cotton, silk and nylon, while the dyed PLA and PET fibers appeared in yellow shade. The dyeing conditions for cotton and silk could be conducted using 60 g/l Na2SO4 and 20 g/l Na2CO3 at 60°C for 90 minutes whereas dyeing on PLA and PET fibers was optimally done at 110°C for 30 and 45 minutes for PLA and PET, respectively. In case of nylon, it could be dyed at 100°C for 15 minutes. The synthesized reactive-disperse dye could well dye on these 5 fibers with excellent color fastness to washing.
Utilization of Graphite Rods from Waste Batteries to Produce Graphene Solvent for Augmented Mechanical Strength of Papers and Boards
Authors: Lacsado Marie Fe , Lawagon Chosel
Published: August 2020

The generation of waste batteries is increasing yearly, and it is more prone to improper disposal resulting in environmental and health concerns. Treatment and handling of this waste are often costly and complex. Hence, an upcycling route to turn such waste into valuable material, specifically the production of graphene from graphite rods of waste batteries, was explored. Graphene dispersions were prepared by the solvent exfoliation of powdered graphite rods. A significant increase in the surface area was observed from 3.75 m2 g-1 (graphite rod powder) to 239.05 m2 g-1 (graphene powder) with a transparent sheet-like appearance. Then, the graphene dispersed in the solvent used for dip-coating of paper, cardboard, and composite plyboard. The tearing strength of paper and cardboard was improved by 70.6% and 31.0%, respectively. The compressive and shear strength of the composite plyboard increased by 14.8% and 72.0%, respectively. These results demonstrate the feasibility of utilizing the graphene solvent from graphite rods of spent primary batteries for the fabrication of composite samples with significantly augmented mechanical properties for various applications.
Contemporary Architecture Design of Clay Material-Ecological Alternatives for Individual Houses in the Sahara Desert
Authors: Benyoucef Mohammed Yassine
Published: August 2020

This work focuses on the new alternatives and technological solutions of clay architecture design for contemporary individual houses in the Sahara Desert. Clay considered as a natural and eco-friendly building material, moreover is now back in the new project because of his ecological and aesthetic benefits that attract the attention of increasing numbers of architects. Current researches efforts focused on increasing its resistance in order to make it competitive and contemporary material. The main aim of this study is to share and disseminate technological and technical solutions besides the new possible alternatives to the architectural design of contemporary individual houses by using clay material. The research methodology went through different phases that range from analyzing the historical experience of clay construction in the Sahara Desert and investigation of the new ecological and technological alternatives. The clay is a lower-impact building material in terms of energy performance, recycle, resources consumption, low-cost, sustainability, and all these factors make the clay material as favourable and excellent natural and contemporary material. The use of clay material with new techniques and machines technologies is an environmental and economic alternative for contemporary individual houses in the Sahara Desert.
Evaluation of Fresh Properties and Rheology of Mortar Using Carbon-Free Fly Ash and Normal Fly Ash
Authors: Nazari Ghawsaddin , Yamanaka Shunya , Date Shigeyuki
Published: August 2020

Usage of mineral admixture and chemical admixture in concrete or mortar is a usual solution to reach full compaction, particularly where reinforcement blockage and lack of skilled labor happen. In this paper effect of mineral admixtures (Carbon-free fly ash, hereafter CfFA, and normal fly ash) on fresh properties and rheology of mortar have been investigated. As a result, it was confirmed that CfFA increased significantly the fluidity and air content of mortar in comparison to normal fly ash, both in 15% and 30% replacement; however, the flow loss and air stability within one hour were almost equal. In addition, the initial setting time has also been affected by variation of materials. The two mixing of 30% and 15% of CfFA had a shorter setting time in comparison to the mortar with normal fly ash. Furthermore, CfFA based mortar had a great influence on rheology of mortar. Compared to normal fly ash, CfFA Considerably decreased the plastic Viscosity and increased the productivity of the mortar, both in non-vibrated and vibrated condition, particularly those with 30% replacement.
Interobserver Reliability of Glasgow Coma Scale Scores for Intensive Care Unit Patients
Authors: Kebapçı Ayda , Dikeç Gül , Topçu Serpil
Published: August 2020

Background

Intensive care units frequently use the Glasgow Coma Scale to objectively assess patients’ levels of consciousness. Interobserver reliability of Glasgow Coma Scale scores is critical in determining the degree of impairment.

Objective

To evaluate interobserver reliability of intensive care unit patients’ Glasgow Coma Scale scores. Methods This prospective observational study evaluated Glasgow Coma Scale scoring agreement among 21 intensive care unit nurses and 2 independent researchers who assessed 202 patients with neurosurgical or neurological diseases. Each assessment was completed independently and within 1 minute. Participants had no knowledge of the others’ assessments.

Results

Agreement between Glasgow Coma Scale component and sum scores recorded by the 2 researchers ranged from 89.5% to 95.9% (P = .001). Significant agreement among nurses and the 2 researchers was found for eye response (73.8%), motor response (75.0%), verbal response (68.1%), and sum scores (62.4%) (all P = .001). Significant agreement among nurses and the 2 researchers (55.2%) was also found for sum scores of patients with sum scores of 10 or less (P = .03).

Conclusions

Although the study showed near-perfect agreement between the 2 researchers’ Glasgow Coma Scale scores, agreement among nurses and the 2 researchers was moderate (not near perfect) for subcomponent and sum scores. Accurate Glasgow Coma Scale evaluation requires that intensive care unit nurses have adequate knowledge and skills. Educational strategies such as simulations or orientation practice with a preceptor nurse can help develop such skills.
Sleep Neurobiology and the Critical Care Environment
Authors: Fink Anne M.
Published: August 2020

Topic

Sleep in the intensive care unit can be poorly consolidated and highly fragmented. This review examines the neurobiology of normal and abnormal sleep, with a focus on the changes that occur in the intensive care unit environment.

Clinical Relevance

Patients in the intensive care unit demonstrate a lack of rapid-eye-movement sleep and an inability to effectively transition from light to deep stages of sleep. These abnormalities can adversely affect hemodynamic parameters and physiological and psychological outcomes.

Purpose

To describe the brain mechanisms and electroencephalographic characteristics of wakefulness and the different stages of sleep. This review also describes how sleep can be altered by hospitalization in the intensive care unit and how nurses can design interventions that improve sleep and outcomes.

Content Covered

The review examines sleep mechanisms, including brain electrical activity, regulatory centers in the brain, and circadian and diurnal patterns of sleep and hemodynamic function. Nursing interventions for specific patient risk factors in the intensive care unit are proposed.
Exploiting Technology to Popularize Goals-of-Care Conversations and Advance Care Planning
Authors: Esfahani Shervin , Yi Cassia , Madani Catherina A. , Davidson Judy E. , Edmonds Kyle P. , Wynn Susan
Published: August 2020

Background

Goals-of-care conversations are a central component of high-quality patient-centered care. However, clinicians may not engage in such conversations until patients are critically ill.

Objective

To assess the frequency and quality of goals-of-care conversation documentation among patients who died in an intensive care unit, and then to develop and implement mechanisms to improve the quantity and quality of such conversations.

Methods

A baseline retrospective medical records review of intensive care unit deaths that occurred within 1 year was conducted to assess the barriers to high-quality goals-of-care conversations. A nurse-led inter-professional task force was formed to address possible solutions.

Interventions

A new electronic health record tab, note type, and preformatted template known as a SmartPhrase for goals-of-care conversations were created. Nurses and physicians were educated and encouraged to perform and document goals-of-care conversations.

Results

Before implementation of the initiative, the electronic health record lacked a consistent place to document goals-of-care conversations, and such conversations were not occurring until patients required intensive care. Moreover, the content of documentation of the conversations was inconsistent. Three years after implementation of the initiative, the goals-of-care conversation documentation tab was used for 75% of hospital deaths, and 67% of goals-of-care conversation notes included use of the SmartPhrase template.

Conclusions

Electronic health record platforms can be used to improve the frequency, consistency of documentation, and quality of goals-of-care conversations. A standardized process coupled with effective work tools can foster a culture of advance care planning.
Outcome-Focused Critical Care Orientation Program: From Unit Based to Centralized
Authors: Monforto Kathleen , Perkel Madeline , Rust Donna , Wildes Raymond , King Karen , Lebet Ruth
Published: August 2020

Background

An effective orientation ensures that new nurses are prepared to deliver competent care to patients. In organizations with several critical care units, opportunities exist to achieve standardization of core content applicable to all critical care areas.

Purpose

This quality improvement project, conducted in a large children’s hospital with multiple critical care units, was designed to centralize critical care orientation and standardize its content, as well as to measure learning outcomes of the revised program.

Methods

Before initiation of this project, a 2-day critical care orientation class was held regularly for newly hired critical care nurses. Nurses attended this class at different time points in their orientation. Critical care units also held unit-based orientation classes. Nursing professional development specialists and representatives from each critical care unit collaborated to redesign the 2-day critical care orientation class in order to standardize content taught across the organization, increase attendance at the class, and reduce redundancy of topics covered in unit-based classes.

Interventions

The redesigned program included online modules followed by 4-hour sessions that built on the knowledge gained in the modules. The sessions used multiple learner engagement strategies. Learning outcomes were evaluated using pretests and posttests.

Results

Between June 2017 and March 2018, a total of 150 nurses completed the redesigned program. Median posttest scores increased significantly from median pretest scores for each critical care orientation session.

Conclusion

The program achieved the goal of standardizing education and increasing critical care nurses’ knowledge.
Morocco's Participative Banking Sector: A Cross-Analysis of Current State, Opportunities and Challenges of Its Five Banks and Three Windows
Authors: Amrani Oumniya , Najab Amal
Published: August 2020

Launched two and a half years ago, the model of Islamic banking adopted by Morocco consists of five banks and three windows. This paper aims to present an exploratory case study of the performance of the eight actors of Morocco participative banking. The study reveals an increase of Murabaha funding and deposits while the total net profit remains negative (MAD -420 million) mainly due to the start-up costs absorbing an enormous amount of resources. Presented in a SWOT Analysis, the study’s results confirm that the sector is facing many difficulties and gaps that negatively affect the business especially the incomplete participative financial ecosystem. Then, the paper presents a benchmark study of Turkey’s participation in banking. Findings show that the financial ecosystem in Turkey is much more developed compared to Morocco. Consequently, this situation favored the rise of the five operational participation banks whose asset growth rate reached 99%, between 2014 and 2018, and recorded positive net profits which exceeded TL 2 billion. Nevertheless, both Morocco and Turkey participation banks are still too young and can make headway only if the regulators and the operators properly address the challenges which hamper their development.

JEL Classification: G21, 057.
VI CONGRESO INTERNACIONAL DE INGENIERÍAS: “INGENIERÍA PARA FORMAR UNA SOCIEDAD SOSTENIBLE”
Authors: UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DEL SUR DE MANABÍ
Published: August 2020

Comité de honor institucional /STAFF

Ing. Omelio E. Borroto Leal. PhD. Rector de la Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí. Presidente del Comité Organizador y Científico.
Ing. Blanca Indacochea Ganchozo. PhD. Vicerrectora Académica.
Comité científico

Dr. Alberto Rodríguez Rodríguez. PhD. (UNESUM).
Dr. Julio C. Pino Tarragó. PhD. (UNESUM).
Dr. C. Yisell Vigoa Escobedo. PhD. (UDG)
Dr. Arlys Michel Lastre Aleaga. PhD. (UTE).
Dr. Idalberto Macías Socarrás. PhD. (UPSE).
Dr. Marcelo Navarro Ojeda. PhD. (ESPOCH).
Ing. Roberto Félix Beltrán Reyna. PhD. (ESPE).
Dr. Yoandrys Morales Tamayo. PhD. (UTC).
Dr. Edilberto Antonio Llanes Cedeño. PhD. (SEK).
Ing. Antonio Luis Barrera Amat. PhD. (ESPOCH).
Lcdo. Jesús Fernández Leyva. PhD. (UTM)
Dr. Fidel Chiriboga Mendoza. PhD (c) (ULEAM)

COMITÉ ORGANIZADOR

Ing. Holger Benny Delgado Lucas. Mg.
Dr. Alberto Rodríguez Rodríguez. PhD.
Ing. Edwin Joao Merchán Carreño. Mg.
Dr. Julio C. Pino Tarragó. PhD.
Lcda. Kirenia Maldonado Zuñiga Mg.
Ing. Franklin Jhimmy Toala Arias Mg.
Eco. Robards Javier Lima Pisco. Mg.
Est. Wilter Leonel Solorzano Alava
Antonin Artaud en México. Lucha por la hegemonía cultural, entre la razón y la locura
Authors: Garduño Comparán Carlos A.
Published: August 2020

En este texto se discute el problema de los efectos de la fundamentación racional del pensamiento sobre la identidad y la cultura, así como la lucha por la hegemonía que se deriva de las condiciones que la razón impone, con el fin de cuestionar los límites entre pensamiento, cultura y razón. Para ello, se analiza el caso particular del viaje que Antonin Artaud realizó en 1936 a México, a la luz de la discusión teórica desarrollada por Michel Foucault, Jacques Derrida y Slavoj Zizek acerca de las relaciones entre pensamiento y locura.
América Latina a principios del siglo XXI: entre distopías y utopías
Authors: Krotz Esteban
Published: August 2020

El artículo aboga por una relectura de la historia del pensamiento filosófico político-social latinoamericano en clave utópica. Para ello propone primero, con referencia a las obras de Tomás Moro y de Ernst Bloch, una concepción de la utopía como forma de conocimiento sociocultural. En la segunda parte usa dicha concepción para analizar tres “destellos utópicos” ejemplares y sintomáticos de la historia política del subcontinente. Finalmente aborda el potencial y la necesidad de este enfoque en el contexto planetario actual de pensamiento y estructura social marcado por la distopía.
Académica y mundana. La filosofía a modo de semilla de la creatividad
Authors: París Albert Sonia
Published: August 2020

Cuando se habla de la filosofía, parece que se presta mucha más atención a su dimensión académica. En cambio, este texto quiere poner el énfasis en el diálogo entre esta dimensión académica y la mundana, como un desafío que ayudará a hacer visible la utilidad del filosofar y a evidenciar el papel de la creatividad, muy especialmente, si se tiene en cuenta que la filosofía cultiva el pensamiento crítico, ético y creativo. A modo de ejemplo, la filosofía para hacer las paces se incluirá en este artículo, como una filosofía adjetiva, práctica y aplicada, en la que, las alternativas pacíficas al sufrimiento humano y de la naturaleza, se proponen de la mano de ese diálogo entre las dos dimensiones de la filosofía y con creatividad. Una creatividad que requiere la imaginación como una de sus condiciones de posibilidad.
Migration of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Catheter into the Scrotum: A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Prates Junior Antônio Gilson , Medeiros Carrera Macedo Fernando Augusto , De Oliveira Vasconcelos e Sá Emmanuel , Ribeiro Pinto Ana Luisa
Published: August 2020

Introduction: The ventriculoperitoneal shunt is the most widely used surgical procedure for the treatment of hydrocephalus. It is associated with numerous mechanical complications, including distal catheter migration.
Case report: We present a case in which the peritoneal catheter migrated into the scrotum. The patient was admitted with asymmetric scrotal swelling and, during hospitalization, developed shunt dysfunction and infection. The shunt was withdrawn and treatment was initiated for infection. At the end of treatment, a new shunt was implanted and bilateral hernioplasty was performed by the pediatric surgery team. At follow-up, there was adequate head circumference growth and no testicular abnormalities.
Discussion: The procesus vaginalis is formed from the evagination of the peritoneum through the inguinal canal, leading to the descent of the testis during the embryonic period. The patency of this structure is the predisposing anatomical condition for the occurrence of inguinal hernia and for the migration of the shunt catheter into the scrotum. This condition is present in up to 80% of newborns and 60% of 1-year-old infants. The migration of the catheter commonly occurs until 12 months after surgery, typically on the right side.
Conclusion: The presence of scrotal swelling in a patient with ventriculoperitoneal shunt should warrant the investigation of catheter migration.
Orthostatic Hypotension among the Elderly Hypertensives in Anambra State, South Eastern Nigeria
Authors: Enwonwu KG , Ibeh C , Modebe I , Owoaje E , Zoakah AI , Ifeadike C , Ezeama N , Azuike E
Published: August 2020

Background: Orthostatic hypotension is a sustained reduction of systolic blood pressure of at least 20mmHg or diastolic blood pressure of at least 10mmHg within three minutes of standing from supine position. The burden of orthostatic hypotension on public health is substantial, with a prevalence of 7% to 55% in the elderly and is higher in those with risk factors especially hypertension, use of antihypertensive drugs and diabetes mellitus. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of orthostatic hypertension among the elderly hypertensives in Anambra State.Methods: This was a community based cross-sectional study among 400 elderly people aged 60 years and above who were recruited using a multistage sampling method. Data was collected using interviewer administered questionnaire. Mercury sphygmomanometer, weighing scale, stadiometer and glucometer were used to record blood pressure, body weight, height and random blood sugar respectively. Statistical analysis was done using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 21 and p value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: Most of the participants had either systolic or diastolic hypertension (85.8%). The prevalence of orthostatic hypotension was 14.8% in the study population and 16.3% among those who were hypertensive.  Those with supine diastolic hypertension [OR: 1.699 (95% CI: 0.401-7.209)] were more likely than those without supine diastolic hypertension to have orthostatic hypotension. Conclusion: The prevalence of orthostatic hypotension among elderly hypertensives aged 60 years and above in Anambra State was found to be relatively high, implying a higher risk of orthostatic hypotension in elderly hypertensives than in normotensives. This finding will aid clinicians in better management of elderly patients which will lead to prevention of the various complications due orthostatic hypotension.
Prevalence and pattern of burnout syndrome and associated quality of life amongst undergraduates of a tertiary institution in Northern Nigeria
Authors: IO Obekpa , MA Amedu , O Udofia
Published: August 2020

Background: Previous studies show that academic burnout among undergraduates in Nigeria is prevalent and impacts negatively on their mental wellbeing and quality of life. Few studies have looked at the relationship between burnout, psychological morbidity and quality of life. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of burnout syndrome among undergraduates and its relationship with psychological morbidity and quality of life. Methods: A total of 933 undergraduates from the faculties of education, law and medicine, Bayero University Kano, participated in this descriptive, cross sectional study. Study instruments included a socio-demographic questionnaire, Maslach Burnout Inventory-students’ survey, 12-item version of the General Health Questionnaire, and WHO Quality of Life Survey-Abbreviated Version. Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 16 was used to analyse the data using Chi square and ANOVA and a p-value of 0.05 or less was considered statistically significant. Results: This showed a burnout prevalence of 153(16.4%) for emotional exhaustion, 230(24.7%) for cynicism and 194(20.8%) for reduced academic efficacy. Burnout increased with increasing length of academic activity, increasing psychological morbidity and decreasing Quality of Life. Education students had more burnout on cynicism subscale while medical students had more burnout on academic efficacy subscale. Overall, law students were the least burnout.Conclusion: Burnout is common among undergraduates of Bayero University Kano. Families (through participatory parenting) and university authorities should put in place functional programmes to reduce the burden of burnout and more researches are needed to gain deeper understanding of burnout and its effects on students’ mental health.
Pattern Recognition in Scientific Social Networks: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Sombra Tobias Ribeiro , Santini Rose Marie , Morais Emerson Cordeiro , Couto Walmir Oliveira , Zissou Alex de Jesus , Campos Pedro Silvestre da Silva , Almeida José Felipe Souza de , Chase Otavio Andre
Published: August 2020

This article presents an investigative work, carrying out a Systematic Literature Review to find the quantity of studies that involve Pattern Recognition and Scientific Social Networks Online. The search was also expanded to find metrics with Pattern Recognition. The intention to find the quantitative arose due to the personal need to find references that involve this study to develop related scientific works. For this, 8 databases were used to carry out this research, which are: Library and Information Science Abstracts (LISA), Library, Information Science And Technology Abstracts (LISTA), Sociological Abstracts, SocINDEX, IEEE, Web Of Science, Scopus and SAGE Journals Online. After a series of data treatments, the results found indicate that the study is considered recent and that it lacks a research schedule for consolidation.
Modeling of the Inclusion and Accessibility Observatory (OBIA) for children, adolescents and young people with disabilities in the Amazonian communities
Authors: Zissou Alex de Jesus , Miranda Andréa da Silva , Martins Fernanda Peixoto , Lira Jaqueline Alves , Farias Paulo Roberto Silva , Chase Otavio Andre , Santanna Isadora Castelo Branco Sampaio de , Filho João Ferreira de Santanna
Published: August 2020

This document presents the proposed model of the Observatory of Inclusion and Accessibility (OBIA) as a mean of inclusion and accessibility for children, adolescents and youths with disabilities in Amazonian communities. The proposal was developed under the principles of Knowledge Management, using the Unified Modeling Language (UML). The applied methodology identified which modes of knowledge conversion of the SECI Model are present in the interactions carried out between the actors with the OBIA system and how these interactions contribute to the generation and dissemination of new knowledge in the observatory. OBIA aims to contribute to the development of new observatories in different areas and social desires to promote the inclusion and accessibility in the Amazon region.
Dermatological changes associated to obesity: a literature review
Authors: Matos Catarine Cruz , Filho Carlos Augusto Moura Santos , Santos Rayanna Souza
Published: August 2020

INTRODUCTION: Obesity is a chronic disease that is increasing in prevalence worldwide, and is amajor contributor to health problems in most countries. This comorbidity increases the risk or isassociated with more than 30 medical problems, including dermatological conditions. OBJECTIVE:To discuss the main dermatological changes related to obesity, in order to provide the clinician with anoverview on the subject. METHODOLOGY: This is a systematic literature review study, in which thesearch was performed using the PubMed platform. DISCUSSION: Several changes in the skin andattachments have been linked to obesity, xerosis and changes in trans epidermal water loss; changes incollagen structure and wound healing; in the sebaceous glands and in the production of sebum and inthe sweat glands. In addition to circulatory and lymphatic changes; obesity seems to be the main causeof microvascular dysfunction, contributing to the development of microangiopathy. CONCLUSION:Cutaneous manifestations also deserve due attention, as, on many occasions, it can manifest the firstsign of a metabolic disorder.
Analysis of the surgical treatment of craniosynostosis with different sutures between 2017 and 2019
Authors: Filho Carlos Augusto Moura Santos , Santos Rayanna Souza , Matos Catarine Cruz
Published: August 2020

Introduction: Craniosynostosis (CS) can be detected as a premature fusion of one or more sutures of skull bones, activating an abnormal cranial conformation, with variable consequences, from cranial hypertension to psychological disorders. Objective: To statistically analyze the occurrence of surgical treatment for craniosynostosis in the months of July 2017 to June 2019 at SUS. Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional and retrospective study based on data from the Ministry of Health – SUS hospital information system (SIH / SUS). Results and Discussion: 19,175 cases of surgical procedure for cranial surgery were used during this period. According to the month, most surgeries took place between the final months of the year until the first months of October 2018 and March 2019 with 6124 cases (31.9% of the total). Conclusion: It is important to develop continuing education strategies not only for health professionals, but also for family members as genetic counseling. Thus, an informative manual on facial expressions has been proposed for patients and family members, in addition to studies on patients with a social history.