bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Eco-Catastrophe in The Wind From Nowhere
Authors: Anisha Mrs
Published: February 2021

Ecocriticism constitutes the fictional treatment of environmental problems. Climate Change is one of the biggest threats the world is facing today. There are alarming debates signaling constant fear of the grave consequences that can be triggered by the global warming. Newspapers are literally filled with articles on the topic of climate change. Sea levels are rising like anything and oceans are becoming warmer. The Wind From Nowhere is one of the insightful novels in the contemporary age where Ballard prophesizes the vision of an eco-catastrophe triggered by human induced global warming leaving earth totally unfit for human survival which can turn into reality anytime. The aim of this paper is to explore how Ballard portrays that vision of eco-catastrophe using the metaphor of cyclonic winds which create havoc all over the world.  It also illustrates the creepy imageries and undertones of the catastrophic setting presented in the novel, in which people are reduced to beastly mode of survival. Particular emphasis is given on the psychological effects of the altered environment on the characters in the novel. Ballard portrays his characters to be trapped between an old dead world and a terrifying incomprehensible new one.
Living in the Margin : A Study of Bama’s Karukku.
Authors: Merin Vincent Mrs. Anitha
Published: February 2021

Bama published her autobiography “Karukku” in 1999. This unusual autobiography helps the reader understand the lives of the Tamil Dalit Christians. Even though Bama’s purpose of writing the book was to heal her “inward wounds”, the book has touched the heart of the readers. Karukku helps us understand the realities of the lives of Dalits. Bama looks at various aspects of the Dalit reality – a village which is divided on the basis of caste, Paraya men and women who cannot seem to overcome poverty in spite of working hard, children who are forced to learn lessons of untouchability at a very young age, the apathy of the church etc.  An in-depth study of the text throws light on the pains of caste discrimination, untouchability and poverty that Dalit Christians experience. This paper, by the study of Karukku, tries to understand the realities of the Tamil Dalit Christians.
PENGARUH MANFAAT, KEMUDAHAN DAN KEAMANAN TERHADAP MINAT PEMAKAIAN FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY PADA APLIKASI OVO SEBAGAI DIGITAL PAYMENT (Study Kasus Mahasiswa FEB Universitas Muhammadiyah Metro)
Authors: Yanto Widi , Baskor Ery , Fitriani Fitriani
Published: February 2021

This study aims to obtain data and find out the positive effect of benefits, convenience and security onthe interest in using financial technology in OVO applications as a digital payment study in the case of FEBstudents at the Muhammadiyah Metro University. With the technique of sampling, namely with accedentalsampling with a sampling time of 30 days to get as many as 68 samples. In this study the method used is libearyresearch and field research, namely library research, observation, interviews, correspondence, andquestionnaires. In this study the analytical tool used is multiple linear regression analysis, to determine thedependent and independent variables with the SPSS V16 For Windows program. The results of researchconducted by researchers show that there is an influence on the benefits, convenience and security of the interestin using financial technology in OVO applications as digital payments, based on the analysis results, the dataobtained is Fcount 130,280 > 2.75 and is shown by linear regression with the coefficient of determination (R2)0.859 which means that the interest in financial use in OVO applications is influenced by the benefits,convenience and safety variables of 85.9% and the remaining 14.1% is influenced by other factors outside thisstudy.
EFEK PERISTIWA POLITIK TERHADAP ABNORMAL RETURN DAN TRADING VOLUME ACTIVITY PADASAHAM LQ-45
Authors: Andari Peti Mei , Hendri Nedi , Nusantoro Jawoto Nusantoro
Published: February 2021

ABSTRACT This study aims to verify whether the percentage of stock offerings, company age, and market timing affect the underpricing of companies that make Initial Public Offering (IPO)during 2014-2017. This research is a type of quantitative research and the data analysismethod used is multiple linear regression analysis. The sampling technique used in this studywas a purposive sampling technique with certain criteria, so that 76 sample companies wereobtained. Based on the results of data analysis that has been done, it is found that the percentage variable share offering has a significant effect on the level of underpricing, while the agevariable of the company has no significant effect on the level of underpricing. In addition, itwas found that the market timing variable had a significant effect on the level of underpricingand simultaneously the percentage of shares offering, company age, and market timing had asignificant effect on the level of underpricing of companies that conducted Initial PublicOffering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange.
ANALISIS EFISIENSI PENGGUNAAN MODAL KERJA PADA CV. ALPAN TONDON PERKASA PERIODE 2016-2017
Authors: Prastiwi Riza Eka , Imantoro Jawoto , Septiani Ana
Published: February 2021

Prastiwi, riza, eka. 2020. Analysis of the use of capital CV alpan tondon CV. The final task. The d3 accountingstudy program, the faculty of economics and business of metro university.

An analysis that describes by calculating the ratio of existing ratios in the company using certain formulas. Theresults showed that the level of ratios for three years: (1) Liquidity ratios obtained Current Ratio results of138.2%, 111.7%, Quick Ratio of 130%, 102%. (2) Solvency Ratio results obtained from the Debt to Equity Ratioof 10.28x, 6.27x, Debt to Total Assets Ratio of 1.18x, 1.05x. (3) The financial condition based on the calculationof good ratios and the company's performance has increased every year.
Novedades editoriales
Authors: Silva Rodríguez Alba
Published: February 2021

Novedades editoriales / Book Reviews
KAJIAN KARAKTERISTIK DAS (Studi Kasus DAS Tempe Sungai Bila Kota Makassar)
Authors: Nanda Angelica Mega , Nugroho Eko Prasetyo , Santosa Budi
Published: February 2021

Kota Makassar menjadi salah satu kota dengan tingkat pembangunan infrastruktur yang tinggi dan menyebabkan perubahan lahan yang sangat signifikan. Fenomena tersebut berdampak pada pola aliran di permukaan (surface flow) dan wilayah resapan air. Tujuan penelitian tugas akhir ini adalah untuk mengetahui karakteristik hidrologi DAS Tempe Sungai Bila di Kota Makassar.Penelitian ini menggunakan model hidrologi dengan bantuan software Hydrologic Engineering Centers Hydrologic Modeling System (HEC-HMS). Hidrograf yang dihasilkan HEC-HMS berupa outflow diolah untuk mengetahui karakteristik DAS Tempe Sungai Bila.Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa parameter yang digunakan pada simulasi tersebut sesuai dengan parameter yang ada. Dari analisis outflow didapatkan karakteristik hidrologi DAS Tempe selama tahun 2003 sampai dengan tahun 2013 antara lain debit maksimum rata-rata sebesar 81,46 mm; debit minimum rata-rata sebesar 1,05 mm; koefisien regime rata-rata sebesar 170,48 mm dan koefisien storage sebesar 0,06 mm.
Implementasi Konstruksi Berkelanjutan Pada Penanganan Bangunan Pasca Kebakaran Dengan Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Dan Jacketing
Authors: Susanto Stefanus Erik , Hidayat Ivan , . Hermawan , Widianto David , Kriswandhono Albertus
Published: February 2021

Prinsip utama dalam keberlanjutan adalah tercapainya perbaikan kualitas hidup manusia melalui perbaikan sosial, ekonomi dan lingkungan. Prinsip tersebut dapat diimplementasikan pada berbagai macam bangunan. Salah satunya adalah Pasar ’X’ di Semarang yang mempunyai nilai cagar budaya. Implementasi tersebut dapat diperlihatkan pada penggunaan material dalam penanganan bangunan cagar budaya pasca kebakaran. Bangunan pasca kebakaran yang dialami oleh Pasar ‘X’ merupakan pusat perekonomian bagi masyarakat di Semarang. Pada sisi yang lain, ada nilai kecagarbudayaan yang harus dideliver di dalam perbaikan bangunan pasca kebakaran sehingga dapat terjaga keberlanjutannya namun tetap memenuhi kaidah strukturnya. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan pemodelan untuk mencapai tujuan penelitian ini melalui perbandingan perbaikan struktur pasca kebakaran. Komponen struktur yang diteliti adalah kolom. Standar yang digunakan dalam memodelkan kedua macam perbaikan tersebut adalah ACI 440.2R-08 untuk FRP dan IS 15988 (2013) untuk concrete jacketing. Data yang diperlukan untuk memodelkan kedua macam perbaikan tersebut adalah hasil uji kuat tekan beton yang diperoleh dengan core drill dan uji kuat tarik baja tulangan dari kondisi eksisting. Selanjutnya, dimodelkan dengan menggunakan bantuan software ETABS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa diperlukan FRP sebanyak 6 lapis tipe FRC 530 untuk kolom podium dan 3 lapis tipe FRC 530 untuk kolom tinggi terhadap kapasitas beban aksial nominal dan kapasitas momen nominal. Perbaikan dengan concrete jacketing diperlukan beton setebal 10 cm dengan tulangan utama 8 D16 mm serta dengan tulangan sengkang Æ8-75 mm.
«Teatro para minutos», de Juan Mayorga
Authors: Kmet Maša
Published: February 2021

Reseña del libro Teatro para minutos (prólogo de Mónica Molanes Rial, Segovia, La uÑa RoTa, 2020), de Juan Mayorga
Reseña del libro de Pacôme Thiellement (2020). Tres ensayos sobre Twin Peaks.
Authors: Calvo Gens Laura
Published: February 2021

Reseña del libro de Pacôme Thiellement (2020). Tres ensayos sobre Twin Peaks.
El vuelo de las mariposas
Authors: Gómez Mayorga Cristóbal
Published: February 2021

Frente a actividades tradicionales que parten de la homogeneización, el autor nos narra su opción de ofrecer al alumnado actividades vivenciales, abiertas a la diversidad del aula. Así, nos cuenta, la sesión de psicomotricidad es la misma para todo el alumnado, pero cada cual aprende cosas diferentes.
Nuestra casa en el árbol
Authors: Fernández García Isabel María
Published: February 2021

Muy brevemente, al tratarse de una reseña, la presente propuesta se articula como recensión reflexiva que quiere acercar la novela de "Nuestra casa en el árbol" a las y los posibles lectores. Se trata de una reseña compuesta en clave pedagógica, donde la voz de quien la escribe procura dejarse decir por aquello que esta historia nos desvela, a través de sus escenas, como potenciales sentidos educativos...
Implantación de un proyecto de mediación entre iguales: hacia una mejora de la convivencia en el contexto educativo
Authors: Galindo Alcalde Elisa Isabel , Sanahuja Ribés Aida
Published: February 2021

El principal propósito de este trabajo se centra en la descripción de la implantación y evaluación de un proyecto de mediación entre iguales en un Instituto de Educación Secundaria, desde la posición del orientador educativo como coordinador del proyecto. Este trabajo se ha realizado durante el curso académico 2017/2018 en un IES de la provincia de Castellón. La implantación de la mediación en el centro se ha articulado dentro de un Seminario de formación del profesorado, a través del cual, se ha modulado un programa de formación para el alumnado en la mediación entre iguales, así como todas las decisiones referidas a la organización, coordinación y evaluación de la mediación en el centro. Los resultados reflejan la adquisición de habilidades y competencias por parte del alumnado que ha realizado el programa de mediación referido a la resolución de conflictos, el autocontrol y la técnica de la mediación propiamente dicha. Finalmente, resaltar la importancia de la figura del orientador como coordinador de todo el proceso. Este ha dispuesto de un espacio y tiempo privilegiado para las funciones de coordinación, convirtiéndose en una pieza clave para el buen desarrollo del proyecto.
Cogenerar conocimiento para transformar lo inmediato. De la investigación participativa a la coautoría en la difusión de los resultados
Authors: Donato Donatella , San Martín Alonso Ángel , Prima Expósito Lola , Heredia Pisa Emilia
Published: February 2021

El barrio de El Cabanyal en la ciudad de Valencia es el contexto en el que se desarrolla una investigación transformadora con dos objetivos precisos: crear una comunidad de coinvestigadoras que planifican, implementan, evalúan y difunden los resultados, y crear las condiciones para reconstruir el tejido social superando el conflicto entre grupos y los prejuicios que dificultan el encuentro. La investigación-acción participativa permite el dialogo entre las personas, las disciplinas y las culturas. Como resultado destacamos el desarrollo de redes de cogeneración de conocimientos útiles para la sociedad en su conjunto, basados en el pensamiento inductivo, la implicación de la ciudadanía con la ciencia y la acción para la transformación.
Religiusitas dan Ketidakjujuran Akademik pada Mahasiswa Kristen di Universitas Kristen di Tangerang
Authors: Djie Anita , Ariela Jessica
Published: February 2021

Ketidakjujuran akademik merupakan masalah yang sering terjadi di perguruan tinggi dan menimbulkan dampak-dampak negatif pada masa depan mahasiswa. Oleh karena itu, masalah ini penting untuk diperhatikan dan diselesaikan. Penelitian sebelumnya menunjukkan pentingnya religiusitas dalam hidup mahasiswa. Religiusitas yang tinggi dapat membantu mahasiswa untuk bisa menggunakan nilai-nilai agama dalam setiap keputusan yang berhubungan dengan perkuliahannya. Memiliki religiusitas yang tinggi juga berpotensi membuat mahasiswa mampu menerapkan nilai-nilai keagamaannya sebagai gaya hidup dan membantunya memiliki komunitas-komunitas keagamaan sebagai pengingat untuk tidak melakukan hal-hal yang tidak diperkenan agama. Dengan demikian, religiusitas yang tinggi pada mahasiswa seharusnya dapat membantu mahasiswa untuk dapat jujur secara akademik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menelusuri apakah terdapat korelasi antara religiusitas dan ketidakjujuran akademik pada 152 mahasiswa yang beragama Kristen di sebuah Universitas Kristen di Tangerang. Penelitian dilakukan menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan alat ukur The Four Basic Dimensions of Religiousness dan Academic Dishonesty Scale. Hasil penelitian menujukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan negatif yang signifikan antara religiusitas dan ketidakjujuran akademik (rs= -.200, p<.05). Hasil ini memperlihatkan bahwa semakin tinggi religiusitas, maka semakin rendah ketidakjujuran akademik.
Presentación
Authors: Cechiver Centro de Estudios China Veracruz
Published: February 2021

Presentación del número 21 de la revista Orientando.
DESIGN AND REALIZATION OF MYRIO CONTROLLED ROBOTIC CAR
Authors: Patrik Šarga , Adrián Kollár
Published: February 2021

Urgency of the research. Human safety comes first. Therefore, human activity in many areas is being replaced by machines. In many cases, this replacement comes in the form of robotic cars that are sent to places inaccessible or dangerous to humans. The use of robotic cars starts from the smallest models for inspection of pipelines, confined spaces, sewers, etc., to larger and more perfect cars that are able to carry more weight and thus more electronics and robotic parts, to overcome difficult terrain, unevenness, obstacles and replace the work of a humans, which can be life-threatening. Robotic cars for the exploration, search and destruction of explosives are a great example.
Target setting. The goal of the research was to create inspection robotic car controlled by MyRIO device. Actual scientific researches and issues analysis. When designing the model and preparing this paper, we took into account both current sources – publications and papers dealing with the current state of development of the inspection robotic cars as well as existing robotic car solutions, which are widely available on the market. Uninvestigated parts of general matters defining. Autonomous driving has not been addressed at this stage, but can be carried out in further research. The research objective. The purpose of this article is to explain how a robotic car can be built using MyRIO hardware and LabVIEW software. The statement of basic materials. In our work were used components from National Instruments. Specifically, MyRIO device and LabVIEW software. Conclusions. The robotic car’s construction was designed in Solidworks. The control system for computer was programmed in the LabVIEW environment, and its specific variables enabled sharing with other devices. In the end, the robotic car was controlled with a tablet in the Data Dashboard application. The functionality has been tested in the field and approved, that the inspection robotic car was ready for use in practice.
PROSES PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN PINDAH KERJA PADA KARYAWAN GENERASI MILENIAL DI JAKARTA
Authors: Novisari Lupita , Dahesihsari Rayini
Published: February 2021

Millenials generation is the generation that grow up during the development of the Internet.One of the millenial generation phenomenon is the high turnover in the workplace. This isdifficult to understand and to predict by management. As a result, organizations areoverwhelmed to deal with this, and recruitment cost is increased to get a new employeeagain. Therefore, it is important to understand the decision-making process of millenialsemployees for changing jobs. This study aimed to explore the decision-making turnoverprocess of millenials employees in Jakarta. The method used is qualitative with datacollection techniques using interviews with five participants, consisted of three women andtwo men, aged 16-36 years old and have a minimum educational background of bachelor’sdegree and work in Jakarta. Other criteria of participants is that they have moved to differentworkplace at least 2 times with an average length of work a maximum of 3 years. Resultsfrom this study was that every participant has a unique dynamic and different from eachother, but there were the same distinctive characteristics of the millenials generation intaking decisions and customization. They knew what they want, and they expressed it to themanagement. The availability of job offers is among the meaningful factor to consider duringthe decision-making process
HUBUNGAN TRAIT KEPRIBADIAN & STRATEGI COPING PADA PASIEN MULTIDRUGS-RESISTANT TUBERCULOSIS (MDR-TB)
Authors: Desyana Anne
Published: February 2021

The purpose of this research is to know the relationship between personality trait and copingstrategy among Multi drugs-Resistant (MDR TB) patient. There are 18 participants for thisresearch. Questionnaires were used in this research: DASS used to screen the patient level ofdepression, anxiety, and stress, NEO PI-R used to know their personality trait, and BRIEFCOPE used to know their strategy coping. The result showed that there is relationship betweenpersonality trait (neuroticism, extraversion, openness to experience, and agreeableness) andcoping strategy (venting, positive reframing, religion, humor, use of instrumental support,denial, self-distraction, self-blame). Domain extraversion is trait that has the most significantcorrelations with coping strategy. Based on the result, the institution has to cooperate withpsychologist in order to help patient reducing their tension during their medical treatmentprogram. This recommendation align with result of this research that show venting is the mostused coping strategy.Keyword: MDR TB, Coping strategy, Personality Trait
KONFLIK KERJA-KELUARGA PADA ISTRI YANG BEKERJA & MENJALANI LONG DISTANCE MARRIAGE
Authors: Rossalia Nanda , Larasati Dwi , Priadi Mohammad Adi Ganjar
Published: February 2021

Every woman has a chance to work in any kind of job with any responsibilities, such as workingout of their domicile. For working wives, the differences between a husband’s and a wife’s rolesin the family make the working wive face a lot of conflicts due to their dual role as a worker anda homemaker. It also give effort of every women to make their life steady, even if they have multirole in their families. This can affect marriage satisfaction that it needs a good conflictmanagement to resolve the work-family conflict. This research aims to see the overview of workfamily conflict for wives who are working out of their domicile. This research is using qualitativemethod with semi-structure interview. Participants are wives who are working out of theirdomicile, as a vocal instructure (35), flight attendant (27), and geologist (44), having children anda working husband. Results show that all three participants have had different types of conflict ina various context and experience. Participants experienced job spouse conflict, job parent conflict,and job homemaker conflict. Future research should put focus on related variable with work familyconflict, such as age of marriage, conflict management, and so on.
Os impactos da implantação de um bundle de prevenção de pneumonia associada à ventilação mecânica numa unidade de terapia intensive no interior de Rondônia
Authors: De Andrade Állef Diego Bonfim , Bonet Leiri , Lima Angela Antunes de Morais , Valente Olavo Silva , De Oliveira Ingryd Raiany Silva , Pinheiro Erick Marques , Duarte Maycon Pelosato , Bortolini Valério
Published: February 2021

Objetivo: Reconhecer e apontar os índices de Pneumonia Associada à Ventilação Mecânica (PAVM) anteriormente e após a implementação de um bundle de prevenção de PAVM em uma unidade de terapia intensiva no interior do estado de Rondônia. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo na modalidade transversal, retrospectiva e de abordagem quantitativa. As informações e dados foram levantados através de uma análise dos resultados encontrados após a implementação do bundle prevenção de PAVM. Durante a pesquisa, foram coletados dados referentes a todo o ano de 2017 (antes da implementação do bundle) e do mês de junho de 2018 ao mês de maio de 2019 (após da implementação do bundle). Os resultados da densidade de incidência foram calculados ao final dos 12 meses de cada período analisado. A extração e análise dos dados foram executadas com apoio do extranet do Institute for Healthcare. Resultados: Constamos que a elevação de 13,72% no uso de Ventilação Mecânica dia (VM/dia), porém ao mesmo tempo ocorreu uma queda de 1,1% densidade de incidência após da implantação do bundle. Conclusão: Portanto, mesmo havendo um aumento na taxa de uso da ventilação mecânica, as ações de implementação do bundle refletiu na redução da densidade de incidência durante o período estudado.
Tratamento fisioterapêutico com o uso da eletroestimulação funcional e a facilitação neuromuscular proprioceptiva em pacientes com sequelas de AVC
Authors: Da Silva Francisco Jhonatan Sousa , Menezes Maria Isabelle das Neves , Silva Maria Leandra de Souza , Alves Valéria Pereira
Published: February 2021

Objetivo: O objetivo desse estudo é analisar as evidências científicas encontradas sobre o tratamento do AVC através da eletroestimulação funcional (FES) e da facilitação neuromuscular proprioceptiva (FNP). Métodos: A metodologia usada foi uma revisão de literatura integrativa, nas bases de dados, SCIELO, PEDro, artigos publicados nas bases de dados nos últimos 10 anos. Foram avaliados os efeitos da eletroestimulação funcional (FES) e da facilitação neuromuscular proprioceptiva (FNP) nos pacientes com sequelas de AVC. Resultados: A busca resultou no total de 357 artigos que após os critérios de inclusão e exclusão ficaram 10 artigos para o estudo onde foi dividido em duas tabelas ressaltando os tratamentos e sua eficácia onde, ao total foram analisados dez artigos dos quais seis são estudos piloto, 1 ensaio clinico, 2 estudos controle e 1 estudo transversal. Considerações Finais: Com a aplicação dos dois recursos, foi observado que os mesmos removem uma reabilitação mais eficaz, proporcionando maior qualidade de vida aos pacientes. Sugere-se que estudos mais complexos sejam realizados, com amostras maiores e mais homogêneas, na tentativa de análises mais eficientes.
A aplicabilidade da humanização no atendimento aos usuários do sistema único de saúde
Authors: Da Silva Áchelles Monise Batista , Pereira Millena de Carvalho , Xavier Isabelle Lira Amorim , Lisboa Anna Flávia Montenegro , Cardoso Yure Suassuna , Alcântara Thais Rodrigues , Bezerra Klenia Felix de Oliveira
Published: February 2021

Objetivo: Analisar as publicações científicas, no período de 2015 a 2020, acerca da aplicabilidade da humanização no atendimento aos usuários do Sistema Único de Saúde dentro de uma relação médico-paciente de qualidade. Resultados: Entre um total de 25 fontes consultadas, destaca-se a relevância da criação do Sistema Único de Saúde e da inserção e aplicabilidade da humanização do cuidado no atendimento aos usuários desse sistema, a partir da implementação e da aplicação dos seus princípios e diretrizes nos serviços de saúde do Sistema Único de Saúde. Considerações Finais: A partir do que foi observado, firma-se a importância da aplicação dos princípios e diretrizes da política nacional de humanização no sistema público de saúde para que, mesmo com as suas fragilidades identificadas, possam ser definidas iniciativas que busquem aplicar uma comunicação médico-paciente-gestão de maior qualidade nos serviços e, consequentemente, seja possível proporcionar uma maior eficiência na promoção e na prevenção da saúde desses usuários.
Perfil de uso de metilfenidato e correlatos entre estudantes de medicina
Authors: Carneiro Nathalia Bufaiçal Rassi , Gomes Daniela Alves dos Santos , Borges Leonardo Luiz
Published: February 2021

Objetivo: Observar o perfil de uso de metilfenidato e correlatos (MFC) entre estudantes de medicina e avaliar variáveis relacionadas a qualidade do sono e prática de atividade física. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo transversal com 180 estudantes de medicina da PUC Goiás via formulário online em maio de 2020. Para análise dos dados foram empregados os testes do X2 e teste exato de Fisher, utilizando o software Past versão 4.03. Resultados: A prevalência do uso de MFC foi de 23,3%, sendo 38,9% (n=16) do sexo masculino e 61,9% (n=26) do sexo feminino. Observou-se que 57,1% (n=24) tiveram diagnóstico médico com equivalente prescrição de algum dos fármacos, enquanto 42,9% (n=18) fizeram uso não prescrito. Os medicamentos comerciais citados foram: Ritalina®, Venvanse®, Concerta® e Adderal®. Os principais efeitos adversos relatados foram insônia (62,1%), taquicardia (58,6%), ansiedade (51,7%), alteração do apetite (51,7%), estresse (41,4%), tremores (41,4%), boca seca (34,5%) e abstinência (17,2%). Conclusão: Conclui-se que o uso de psicoestimulantes cerebrais sem prescrição médica foi elevado. Devido as reações adversas desses fármacos, existe risco à saúde dos estudantes que fazem seu uso.
Conhecimentos atuais em Fissuras Labiopalatinas: uma revisão narrativa
Authors: Dos Santos Eliane Alves Motta Cabello , De Oliveira Thais Marchini
Published: February 2021

Objetivo: Realizar revisão crítica da literatura abrangendo os aspectos etiológicos, epidemiológicos, diagnósticos e de tratamento em fissuras labiopalatinas (FLP). Revisão bibliográfica: As FLP representam as malformações congênitas craniofaciais mais prevalentes mundialmente. A etiologia das FLP é complexa e multifatorial, envolvendo a susceptibilidade genética e a exposição materna aos fatores de risco ambientais. Clinicamente, os indivíduos acometidos apresentam problemas de fala, alimentação, audição e de interação social. Recomenda-se tratamento interdisciplinar e especializado, que pode se prolongar do nascimento à idade adulta. Considerações finais: A FLP é uma condição para toda a vida, e acarreta problemas que vão além do complexo craniofacial. Apesar dos grandes avanços na compreensão da FLP, algumas questões permanecem pouco estudadas, como é o caso das comorbidades não diretamente relacionadas à malformação e seu impacto ao longo da vida. A maioria dos autores ressaltam a importância da avaliação precoce da equipe interdisciplinar, do acompanhamento ao longo prazo e das pesquisas, para o manejo correto do paciente com FLP.
Uso do suplemento de creatina em praticantes de atividades físicas: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Florentin Álvaro Nicolas , De Souza Isabel Fernandes , Ordoñez Ana Manuela , Nascimento Cássia Regina Bruno
Published: February 2021

Objetivo: Identificar evidências científicas na literatura da eficácia do suplemento de creatina na melhoria da performance dos praticantes de atividades físicas. Métodos: Tratou-se de uma revisão teórica do tipo integrativa, do período de 2015 a 2019, com acesso às bases LILACS, PUBMED e SCIELO. Os critérios para incluir um estudo na revisão foram manuscritos de revistas científicas; qualis B4 e maiores; pesquisas realizadas em humanos; e suplementação exclusivamente oral de creatina. Desse modo, foram selecionados seis artigos para compor o presente trabalho de revisão. Resultados: Quatro dos estudos analisados evidenciaram melhoria no desempenho físico dos praticantes de atividade. Em dois desses quatro, essa melhoria foi estatisticamente significativa. Em outros dois manuscritos, não foi determinado um aumento significativo no desempenho. Considerações finais: A revisão teórica evidenciou que a suplementação de creatina melhora o desempenho dos praticantes de atividades físicas, considerando que em essas estejam envolvidos os esforços de resistência e força muscular.
Inibidores da Janus Kinase na alopecia areata: uma nova possibilidade terapêutica
Authors: E Silva Amanda Tauana Oliveira , Tajra Letícia Nunes , De Almeida Denise Coelho , Ramos Maysa Mauriz de Galiza Robatini , Oliveira Myrna Beatriz de Melo , Miola Anna Carolina
Published: February 2021

Objetivo: Analisar as produções científicas sobre a efetividade dos inibidores da enzima Janus-Kinase (iJAK) no tratamento da Alopecia Areata. Métodos: Realizou-se uma revisão integrativa de artigos publicados no período de 2015 a 2020, nos idiomas inglês, português e espanhol que contemplassem a temática. A busca na literatura foi realizada por meio dos bancos de dados da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde e Pubmed, utilizando-se a combinação dos descritores “Alopecia areata” e “tratamento”. Resultados: A partir da análise das publicações e considerando os critérios de inclusão pré-estabelecidos, foram selecionados vinte e um artigos, de um total de mil quatrocentos e cinquenta e oito publicações. Considerações Finais: Diante dos resultados, os iJAK são drogas favoráveis e de crescente importância no arsenal do médico dermatologista no tratamento da Alopecia Areata. Seus efeitos colaterais, quando presentes, foram transitórios e sem grande morbidade. Porém, estudos prospectivos e comparativos são necessários para ratificar a eficácia e segurança desses medicamentos a longo prazo no tratamento da Alopecia Areata.
Perceptions of a Group of Medical Students Regarding the Issue of Abortion: A Qualitative Analysis.
Authors: DEMİR Müge , KELEŞ Şükrü , BÜKEN Nüket
Published: February 2021

Aim: The medical ethics education given at the faculty of medicine aims to help prospective physicians develop an ethics awareness as part of their professional identity so that they can evaluate the determinants of patient-physician relationship, identify the ethical issues and problems prevailing in medical practice and researches, and find appropriate solutions to the ethical dilemmas faced while protecting ethical values. The objective of this study was to set forth the perceptions of a group of medical students at Hacettepe University regarding the issue of abortion on the basis of the movie If These Walls Could Talk. We aimed to take students’ opinions on abortion, help them ponder on this issue within the context of professional values of physicians, and investigate whether they have gained a critical perspective in terms of feminist bioethics within the framework of the elective courses “Bioethics and Cinema” and “Representation of Physicians in Cinema”, both of which were offered during undergraduate medical education at Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University. Method: The assignments submitted by 178 medical students about the movie “If These Walls Could Talk”, which is used as an educational course material at the Department of Medical History and Ethics, Hacettepe University, were evaluated using thematic analysis method. Before conducting the analyses of the assignments, the necessary permissions for the research were obtained from the Ethics Commission of Hacettepe University on 26.05.2017 with the approval numbered 3861. Findings: The data obtained from student assignments were categorized into main and sub themes. The themes determined upon evaluating the students’ perceptions on abortion were “Human Rights”, “Ethical Justification”, and “The Role of Society”. Conclusion and Suggestions: Our findings have demonstrated that the students have gained awareness on both personal values and professional ethical values. It can be said that the students could discuss abortion – which is an important issue of debate in bioethics – with a feminist bioethics perspective and using their critical thinking skills. Therefore, we suggest that film screenings and follow-up film debates be utilized more often in medical ethics/bioethics education.
A Graph-Convolutional Neural Network for Addressing Small-Scale Reaction Prediction
Authors: Wu Yejian , Zhang Chengyun , Wang Ling , Duan Hongliang
Published: February 2021

We describe a graph-convolutional neural network (GCN) model whose reaction prediction capable as potent as the transformer model on sufficient data, and adopt the Baeyer-Villiger oxidation to explore their performance differences on limited data. The top-1 accuracy of GCN model (90.4%) is higher than that of transformer model (58.4%).
Correlation Between Yield and Reduced Mass of Raw Materials in Enzymatic Reactions
Authors: Kawashima Masatoshi
Published: February 2021

Correlation between the yield in the enzymatic reaction and the molecular weight of the substrate as an approximation of the reduced mass of the raw materials was clarified. The correlation was expressed by the same regression equation as in general organic chemical reactions. The coefficient of the regression equation to distinguish between intramolecular and intermolecular reactions were better when the values for intramolecular reactions were used in the plot of literature yields versus predicted yields. It was also found that the adjustment of the reduced mass by the number of rotatable bonds was not necessary and was found to be a good representation of the characteristics of the enzymatic reaction.
Stability of Calcium Ion Battery Electrolytes: Predictions from Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics Simulations
Authors: Yamijala Sharma , Kwon Hyuna , Guo Juchen , Wong Bryan
Published: February 2021

Multivalent batteries, such as magnesium-ion, calcium-ion, and zinc-ion batteries, have attracted significant attention as next-generation electrochemical energy storage devices to complement conventional lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Among them, calcium-ion batteries (CIBs) are the least explored due to the difficult reversible Ca deposition-dissolution. In this work, we examined the stability of four different Ca salts with weakly coordinating anions and three different solvents commonly employed in existing battery technologies to identify suitable candidates for CIBs. By employing Born-Oppenheimer molecular dynamics (BOMD) simulations on salt-Ca and solvent-Ca interfaces, we find that the tetraglyme solvent and carborane salt are promising candidates for CIBs. Due to the strong reducing nature of the calcium surface, the other salts and solvents readily decompose. We explain the microscopic mechanisms of salt/solvent decomposition on the Ca surface using time-dependent projected density of states, time-dependent charge-transfer plots, and climbing-image nudged elastic band calculations. Collectively, this work presents the first mechanistic assessment of the dynamical stability of candidate salts and solvents on a Ca surface using BOMD simulations, and provides a predictive path toward designing stable electrolytes for CIBs.
Echocardiographic Assessment of Epicardial Adipose Tissue - A Marker of Visceral Adiposity
Authors: Singh Navneet , Singh Harleen , Khanijoun Harleen K , Iacobellis Gianluca
Published: February 2021

Visceral adipose tissue predicts an unfavorable cardiovascular and metabolic risk profile in humans. Existing methods to assess visceral adipose tissue have been limited. Thus, echocardiographic assessment of epicardial adipose tissue as a marker of visceral adiposity was suggested. The technique has been shown to be a very reliable method and an excellent measure of visceral adiposity. In this article, epicardial adipose tissue's localization on the heart, function, method of assessment and reliability as a marker of visceral adiposity is briefly reviewed. Areas of the technique requiring further study are identified.
Personalized Medicine
Authors: Taegtmeyer Anne B.
Published: February 2021

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β-Adrenergic receptor signaling in cardiac function and heart failure
Authors: Madamanchi Aasakiran
Published: February 2021

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Book Review by Garrett R. Bird, University of California San Francisco
Authors: Bird Garett R.
Published: February 2021

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Canadian Society for Life Science Research - 2nd Annual Conference
Authors: Rizek Philippe
Published: February 2021

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Paying kidney donors: time to follow Iran?
Authors: Major Rupert WL
Published: February 2021

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Impressions on an elective abroad
Authors: Tahiri Youssef
Published: February 2021

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The significance of nanoparticles in particle- induced pulmonary fibrosis
Authors: Byrne James , Baugh John A
Published: February 2021

Exposure to airborne nanoparticles contributes to many chronic pulmonary diseases. Nanoparticles, classified as anthropogenic and natural particles, and fibers of diameters less than 100 nm, have unrestricted access to most areas of the lung due to their size. Size relates to the deposition efficiency of the particle, with particles in the nano-range having the highest efficiencies. The deposition of nanoparticles in the lung can lead to chronic inflammation, epithelial injury, and further to pulmonary fibrosis. Cases of particle-induced pulmonary fibrosis, namely pneumoconiosis, are mostly occupationally influenced, and continue to be documented around the world. The tremendous growth of nanotechnology, however, has spurred fears of increased rates of pulmonary diseases, especially fibrosis. The severity of toxicological consequences warrants further examination of the effects of nanoparticles in humans, possible treatments and increased regulatory measures.
The case against increased privatization of Canadian health care: whither health care?
Authors: Barkun Harvey
Published: February 2021

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The Delay in Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in the Monteregie region of Quebec, Canada
Authors: Lacroix Caroline , Martin Philippe , Turcotte Sebastien , DeRoche Steven , Magluilo Vanessa , Lacroix Christine
Published: February 2021

Introduction – Despite being more prevalent in developing countries, tuberculosis (TB) remains an important health problem in Canada. Long diagnosis delays of respiratory tuberculosis are associated with adverse consequences for the patient but also for the community. From a public health perspective, identification of factors associated with long delays of diagnosis could help reduce these delays. Objectives – 1)To describe diagnosis delays of respiratory tuberculosis in Monteregie 2)To identify the characteristics of patients and factors associated with longer diagnosis delays 3)To identify consequences of these delays Methods – The study is descriptive and transversal. Data were obtained from notifiable diseases files of the Public Health Department of the Health and Social Services Agency of Monteregie. The diagnosis delay was calculated using the first symptomatic date and the date of diagnosis. For continued variable analyses, Student t tests and an ANOVA test were done. For categorical variables, Pearson’s chi squared test and a Mann-Whitney test were done. Results – The average delay of diagnosis for the 115 cases studied was 92.2 days (CI 80.6-103.8). Weight loss and/or non specific general malaise were associated with a longer diagnosis delay. No association was found between the diagnosis delay and possible consequences of longer delays. Discussion and conclusion: Most patients had a diagnosis delay longer than two months. A larger study that would divide the total diagnosis delay into a patient delay and a suspicion delay (health care system delay) could permit a better identification of factors that favour long delays.
Could there be a fine-tuning role for brain-derived adipokines in the regulation of bodyweight and prevention of obesity?
Authors: Brown Russell E.
Published: February 2021

Obesity is one of the most prevalent medical conditions, often associated with several negative stereotypes. Although it is true that weight gain occurs when food intake exceeds energy expenditure, it is important to note that even a 1% mismatch between the two can lead to a substantial weight gain after only a few years. Further, the body appears to balance energy metabolism via an endogenous lipostatic loop in which adipose stores send hormonal signals (e.g. adipokines such as leptin) to the hypothalamus in order to reduce appetite and increase energy expenditure. However, the brain is also a novel site of expression of many of these adipokine genes. This led to the hypothesis that hypothalamic-derived adipokines might also be involved in bodyweight regulation by exerting some effect on the control of appetite or hypothalamic function. When RNA interference (RNAi) was used to specifically silence adipokine gene expression in various in vitro models, this led to increases in cell death, modification of the expression of key signaling genes (i.e. suppressor of cytokine signaling-3; SOCS-3), and modulation of the activation of cellular energy sensors (i.e. adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase; AMPK). Subsequently, when RNAi was used to inhibit the expression of brain-derived leptin in adult rats this resulted in minor increases in weight gain in addition to modifying the expression of other adipokine genes (eg. resistin). In summary, although adipokines secreted by adipose tissue appear to the main regulator of lipostatic loop, this review shows that the fine tuning that is required to maintain a stable bodyweight by this system might be accomplished by hypothalamic-derived adipokines. Perturbations in this central adipokine system could lead to alterations in normal hypothalamic function which leads to unintended weight gain.
Neurosyphilis in a Non-HIV Patient: More than a Psychiatric Concern
Authors: Tso Michael K , Koo Kevin , Tso Grace Y
Published: February 2021

Neurosyphilis is a form of tertiary syphilis infection caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum. Patients suffering from this illness can present with neurological manifestations such as headaches, seizures, hearing loss, and ataxia. However, the typical presentation of neurosyphilis is the insidious onset of psychiatric symptoms including personality changes.Agood history and clinical work-up is essential in the diagnostic process. There has been a recent increase in the incidence of infectious syphilis in Canada (1). However, in other parts of the world including China, infectious syphilis rates have remained high due to limited access to primary care and affordable treatments (2). Here, we present a case of neurosyphilis in a 40 year old Chinese male residing in China who presents with an 18 month history of personality changes as well as neurological and physical manifestations of the infection.
Aftershock medicine: A Canadian returns to China following the 2008 Sichuan earthquake
Authors: Jiang Charles
Published: February 2021

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Figuring the Social - Book Review
Authors: Zadorozny Christine
Published: February 2021

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Evidence Based Medicine in Cultural and Historical Context
Authors: Xue (Julian) Zhunping
Published: February 2021

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Psychiatry as a career: A survey of factors affecting students’ interest in Psychiatry as a career
Authors: Aslam Mubashir , Taj Tahir , Ali Arif , Badar Nasira , Saeed Farzan , Abbas Muhammed , Muzaffar Saad , Abid Bilal
Published: February 2021

The objectives of this study were to determine the characteristics of medical students and graduates interested in choosing psychiatry as a career and the obstacles in choosing this field of medicine. Two private and two public medical institutes were surveyed from June 2007 to August 2007. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to third, fourth and final year students and to medical graduates doing their internship in these four medical institutes.A total of 909 medical students and graduates participated in the study. Seventeen percent of participants responded positively regarding their interest in psychiatry as a career. Significantly higher proportion belonged to private medical institutes (14% vs. 24%, P-value =0.001). There was no significant difference in reporting interest for psychiatry in regard to age, sex, year in medical school and whether or not the participant had done a psychiatry ward rotation. However significantly higher proportion of participants (22%, n=43) were reporting their interest in the field of psychiatry who had done more than a month long psychiatry ward rotation as compared to those participants (14%, n=54) with less than a month or no psychiatry rotation (P-value=0.01). More students were reporting their interest in psychiatry with a family history of psychiatric illness as compared to without family history (24% vs 16%, P-value=0.03). In conclusion, students and graduates with more than a month long rotation in psychiatry, studying in private medical colleges and with a family history of psychiatric illness were more interested in choosing psychiatry as a career.
The looming environmental crisis
Authors: Brown Russell , Kfoury Charlotte , Simoncic Paul D
Published: February 2021

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The effects of outdoor air pollution on chronic illnesses
Authors: Chen Hong , Goldberg Mark S
Published: February 2021

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Complexities in Interpreting Perceptual Profiles among Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Examples from Research on Auditory and Visual Processing
Authors: Bertone Armando , Bonnel Anna , Burack Jacob A
Published: February 2021

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Public Awareness of Mercury in Fish: Analysis of Public Awareness and Assessment of Fish Consumption in Vermont
Authors: Damsky, Jr William E , Duncan Elizabeth , Flanagan Noreen , Fromhold Karen , Meyer Russell , Sax Jordan , Delaney Thomas , Bress William , Hoffman-Contois Razelle , Carney Jan K
Published: February 2021

Exposure to mercury from environmental sources, such as fish consumption, poses potential health risks to the public. The state of Vermont has developed educational brochures and posters displaying safe fish consumption guidelines in order to educate the public regarding mercury exposure through fish. In this study, a group of medical students from the University of Vermont College of Medicine, in partnership with the Vermont Department of Health, conducted a study in Chittenden County, Vermont in order to assess both fish consumption practices and overall awareness of such safe eating guidelines and mercury advisories. A total of 166 Vermont residents were surveyed during a six week period. The results of this survey suggest that in Chittenden county of Vermont, these educational efforts are markedly successful, with 48% of respondents being specifically aware of the safe eating guidelines. Further, these results suggest that 61% of those respondents that reported low monthly canned tuna consumption had a decreased their consumption in response to the safe eating guidelines. last, a series of specific, yet widely applicable recommendations are presented for future public educational efforts regarding mercury exposure through fish consumption.
Visual Orienting Among Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Authors: Landry Oriane , Burack Jacob A
Published: February 2021

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Would Worldwide Vaccination of Both Males and Females Against the Human Papillomavirus be a Worthy Investment?
Authors: Patel Kush
Published: February 2021

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