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Envejecimiento activo y participación política / Active ageing and political participation
Authors: Zubero Beaskoetxea Imanol
Published: February 2018

RESUMENAunque la edad empieza a considerarse una de las cleavage más influyentes en los procesos políticos de la actualidad, la participación política está ausente de las aproximaciones más comunes al envejecimiento activo. Podríamos hablar de un modelo despolitizado de envejecimiento activo. En este artículo se analiza esta ausencia de la dimensión política, sus consecuencias, y se reivindica una repolitización del paradigma del envejecimiento activo en clave intergeneracional.Palabras Clave: Envejecimiento activo, participación política, repolitización, intergeneracionalidad.ABSTRACTAlthough age begins to be considered one of the most influential cleavage in political processes today, political participation is absent from the most common approaches to active ageing. We could talk about a depoliticized model of active ageing. This article analyzes this absence of the political dimension, its consequences, and claims for a repoliticization of the paradigm of active ageing from an intergenerational key.Keywords: Active ageing, political participation, repoliticization, intergenerational.
Del envejecimiento activo a la ciudadanía activa: el papel de la amigabilidad / From active ageing to active citizenship: the role of friendliness
Authors: Del Barrio Truchado Elena , Marsillas Rascado Sara , Sancho Castiello Mayte
Published: February 2018

RESUMENEl concepto envejecimiento activo apareció por primera vez en 1999 recogiendo la tradición científica del paradigma positivo del envejecimiento. Este unifica las nociones de participación, salud, independencia y buen envejecer, siendo la participación el componente central. Este paradigma fue asumido como la gran respuesta política al envejecimiento demográfico tratando de cambiar el concepto tradicional de vejez, dotando a las personas mayores de nuevos roles. La iniciativa “Age-Friendly Cities and Communities” lanzada por la OMS en 2005 se planteó con el objetivo de llevar a la práctica en lo local este paradigma. Su finalidad última es promover un movimiento de participación ciudadana protagonizado por las personas mayores como generadoras de bienestar, traspasando las barreras del envejecimiento activo hacia un concepto más amplio de ciudadanía. Además, es necesario que se adapte a la época actual en la que las nuevas generaciones reclaman un espacio donde poder desarrollarse y contribuir en procesos con grupos y comunidades con las que se identifican, independientemente de su edad. La revolución de la longevidad plantea retos, que podemos y debemos aprovechar para construir una sociedad mejor, más igualitaria y capaz de reconocer el valor de cada persona con independencia de su edad y condición social, cultural o racial.Palabras Clave: Envejecimiento activo, ciudades amigables, participación, personas mayores, ciudadanía.ABSTRACTThe concept of active ageing first appeared in 1999, including the scientific tradition of the positive paradigm of ageing. Active ageing unifies the notions of health, independence, good aging and participation, being this last one the central component. This paradigm was assumed as a broad political response to demographic ageing, which tries to change the traditional concept of old age, providing older people with new roles. The initiative “Age-Friendly Cities and Communities”, launched by the WHO in 2005, was raised with the aim of applying this paradigm into practice at the local level. Its purpose is to promote a movement of citizen participation where older people have the leading role as generators of well-being, transcending the barriers of active aging towards a broader concept of citizenship. Additionally, it should be adapted to the current era in which the new generations demand a space where they can develop and contribute to processes with groups and communities which they are identified with, regardless of their age. The revolution of longevity poses challenges, which we can and must take advantage of in order to build a better, more egalitarian society and able to recognise the value of each person regardless of their age and social, cultural or racial condition.Keywords: Active ageing, friendly cities, participation, older people, citizenship.
Tendinopatía aquilea y ejercicio excéntrico, una revisión narrativa
Authors: Martín Llantino Pedro Javier , Vázquez Rigueira Patricia , Rodríguez Sanz David , Romero Morales Carlos , Calvo Lobo César
Published: February 2018

Objetivos: El objetivo principal de esta revisión bibliográfica es conocer la aplicación más eficaz según la ciencia de ejercicio excéntrico (EE) a la hora de manejar la TA. Los objetivos secundarios son conocer las diferencias entre sexos al recibir el tratamiento de ejercicio excéntrico en la TA y conocer el mecanismo de acción del EE en la TA.  Material y Métodos: Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica en la base de datos PubMed. Se usaron los siguientes términos: “Tendinopathy”, “Tendinopathy treatment”, “Tendinopathy eccentric” “Tendinopathy eccentric exercise”, “Achilles tendinopathy”, “Achilles tendinopathy treatment”, “Achilles tendinopathy rehabilitation”, “Achilles tendinopathy physical therapy”, “Achilles tendinopathy exersice”, “Achilles tendinopathy eccentric”. Se seleccionaron artículos que aportaban calidad metodológica, relevancia científica, o una visión novedosa.Resultados: Se encontraron artículos que apoyan la aplicación de EE como tratamiento de la TA y la dosificación recomendada. Se encontraron varios artículos que teorizan sobre los efectos del EE en la TA.  Se encontró un artículo que diferencia los efectos del EE en hombres y en mujeres en la TA.Conclusiones: El EE sería el tratamiento de elección en una TA. El protocolo de Alfedson cuenta con la mayoría de los apoyos científicos. En el futuro será necesario realizar estudios de mayor calidad metodológica sobre diferentes opciones de ejercicio. No quedan claros cuáles son los mecanismos de acción del EE en la TA. Queda demostrado que los efectos del EE en las mujeres son limitados en comparación con los hombres.
Síndrome Del Hueso Trígono
Authors: Varo Muñoz Araceli , González López Aurora , Blanco Rubio Carlota , De Francisco Montero Carmen , González Hernández Francisco Javier , Adrada Bautista Alberto , González Troncoso María José , Ortega-Calvo Manuel
Published: February 2018

En este artículo se presenta el caso de un varón de 40 años que se quejaba de dolor en la región posterior del tobillo derecho que se exacerbaba con la flexión plantar del tobillo sin traumatismo previo. Tras una exploración física donde se descartaron lesiones tendinosas y ligamentosas, se solicitó una prueba de radiología convencional con el hallazgo de un Hueso Trígono que era el responsable de la clínica. En este caso no se requirieron más pruebas para establecer el diagnóstico y se consiguió el alivio sintomático con medidas conservadoras.
Drug utilization pattern and physician adherence to treatment guidelines in inpatients with urinary tract infection
Authors: Sharma Ajitha , Oommen Shweta
Published: February 2018

Background: Mainstay of management in urinary tract infection (UTI) is antibiotics and it is seen in recent years that antibiotic resistance is increasing. However, very few treatment guidelines exist for UTI and often treating physicians may not adhere to these guidelines. Aims: Current study was undertaken to analyze antimicrobial prescription pattern and utilization, and check for physician adherence to treatment guidelines in UTI.Methods: This retrospective, record-based study was carried out in a tertiary care hospital in inpatients with UTI. Tabulated data was analyzed using WHO core drug prescribing indicators and Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical/ Defined Daily Dose (ATC/DDD) index. Adherence to treatment guidelines was assessed using Indian Standard Treatment Guidelines for Urology. Data documented in SPSS software was analyzed using χ2-test and multinomial logistic regression.Results: Among 364 patients included in study, equal incidence of UTI was seen in both sexes (male to female ratio 1.02:1). Prolonged hospital stay (>7 days) was associated with elderly age group (OR=3.09, CI95% 1.83-5.21), complicated UTI (OR=8.11, CI95% 4.62-14.24), ESBL-producing E. coli (OR=3.07, CI95% 1.58-5.94), non-adherence to treatment guidelines (OR=8.65, CI95% 4.19-17.84), and presence of comorbid conditions like diabetes mellitus (OR=4.89, CI95% 3.05-7.82), benign prostatic hypertrophy (OR=2.76, CI95% 1.36-5.59) and utero-vaginal prolapse (OR=8.33, CI95% 2.28-30.45). Average number of drugs prescribed per encounter was 1.59, while drugs prescribed by generic name and from essential drug list were 98.1% and 70.69% respectively. Majority of prescriptions (87.6%) adhered to standard treatment guidelines. Prescribed daily dose (PDD) and defined daily dose (DDD) were equal for most antibiotics prescribed.Conclusions: Majority of prescriptions were adhering to treatment guidelines but the need to prescribe using generic name and from essential drug list should be emphasised upon.
Student’s perception about teaching methodologies used in pharmacology: a questionnaire based cross sectional study
Authors: Sharma Sangeeta Nath , Srinivas Mangala
Published: February 2018

Background: Pharmacology is one of the most clinically applied subjects which are highly volatile. Hence new methodologies have to be introduced in medical curriculum which must be in line with the students’ preferences. The study aimed to determine the opinion of students regarding the teaching of pharmacology, the best way of knowing and retaining the subject and application of the subject in future practice.Methods: The study will be conducted at private Medical college in Mangalore. It is an observational, KAP cross-sectional questionnaire-based study. Convenient sampling method is used in which 140 Second year MBBS students were enrolled. SPSS version 21 was used to generate tables and graphs. Results of the study are based on descriptive statistics.Results: Questions which were not answered were taken as invalid response. Results show that majority preferred newer learning methodology, case-based learning, integrated teaching were more appealing, and peer associated teaching like group discussion was better for applied topics. Attitude of students in learning has shifted from traditional text book to the recent concept of knowledge sharing.Conclusions: In general students’ perceptions regarding learning pharmacology was observed to be positive. The study highlights the need for interactive teaching. Practical sessions can be used to teach basic concepts and rational use of drugs. Knowledge seeking behaviour needs improvisation by teacher.
Study of knowledge, attitude, and practices towards current updates of pharmacovigilance and adverse drug reaction reporting among doctors in a tertiary care teaching hospital of Western India
Authors: Mistry Chirag B. , Shah Shreya M. , Modi Vivek A. , Mistry Suresh D.
Published: February 2018

Background: In general, adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are global problems causing both morbidity and mortality. Spontaneous ADR reporting is important to monitor adverse effects of medicines but under reporting is still very prevalent so, there is a need of constant monitoring and rectification of system of Pharmacovigilance. The objective of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) of the healthcare professionals about Pharmacovigilance and to identify the reason for under reporting of ADRs.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out using a pretested questionnaire among doctors with minimum qualification MBBS or B.D.S. including faculties, senior and junior residents. Subsequently, analysis of association between education and experience was done by chi square test at P-value <0.05.Results: A pretested questionnaire was distributed among 403 doctors and 240 (59.16%) responded voluntarily. In general, 131 (54.58%) participants noted lack of time to report ADR while 90 (37.50%) participants noted no benefit of reporting already known ADR. On the other hand, total 104 (43.33%) participants were aware about need to report a serious adverse event during “Clinical Trial” within 24 hours to the Ethics Committee. Only 87 (36.25%) participants noted a need of reporting of already known ADR.Conclusions: Participants had good knowledge and attitude towards pharmacovigilance, but the actual practice of ADR reporting is still deficient among them that can be improved by sensitization training and involvement of grass root level health care workers.
Outcome of neonates born through Meconium stained amniotic fluid in tertiary health care centre
Authors: N. Girish , M. R. Shravani , C. D. Thrashree , B. Sunil
Published: February 2018

Background: Meconium Aspiraion Syndrome (MAS) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality among newborns in the developing world. Meconium stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) occurs in approximately 13% of all live births.Methods: This was a prospective observational study to assess the risk factors related with MSAF deliveries and MAS. All the details regarding mode of delivery, APGAR score (AS), birth weight, fetal distress, maternal age, any maternal illness, gestational age, clinical course, outcome was recorded and evaluated.Results: In the present study total of 100 babies born through MSAF were included of which the incidence of respiratory distress was noted in 62% (62 babies).Conclusions: Appropriate monitoring of respiratory distress at birth and assessing the high-risk cases will surely help in reducing the morbidity and mortality in vigorous babies born through MSAF.
Nutritional status of infant and young children at a tertiary care hospital and factors affecting the nutritional status
Authors: Chavan Arvind , Dubewar Shraddha , Ahmed Sarfaraz , Tambe Saleem H.
Published: February 2018

Background: Communicable diseases like acute respiratory infections and diarrhea are the major killer of less than five populations. This is especially true among those who are malnourished. Malnutrition is related to the increased morbidity and mortality due to diarrhea. The objective of this study was to study nutritional status of infant and young children at a tertiary care hospital and factors affecting the nutritional statusMethods: A hospital based cross sectional study was carried out. A total of 165 children were included in the study which comprised of 107 males and 58 females. The study was carried out for a period of one year. Anthropometric measurements and their interpretation were done as per WHO guidelines.Results: Out of 165, 19 children were under weight and 3 were overweight. 143 children were well nourished according to the WHO standards. 18 were having wasting and two were obese. There was no significant difference in nutritional status of children in relation to education of their mothers; with respect to weight for age (p = 0.265) and height for age (p = 0.425). There was no difference in nutritional profile of bottle fed and non-bottle-fed children. Conclusions: Majority of children (143/165) were well nourished. There was no difference in the nutritional profile of children among those of graduate and non-graduate mothers. There was no difference in nutritional profile of bottle fed and non-bottle-fed children.
Prenatal onset of sporadic form of infantile cortical hyperostosis
Authors: Cohen Lourdes
Published: February 2018

Infantile cortical hyperostosis, Caffey’s disease, is characterized by cortical swelling of one or several flat or long bones, fever, irritability and decreased movement of the affected bones. The onset of presentation is around ten weeks of age, however, antenatal cases with familial and sporadic forms have being reported.  The etiology is unknown. Autosomal dominant or recessive inheritance and sporadic cases have been reported. Present case report describes a mild, antenatal and sporadic form of Caffey’s disease in a newborn infant, who presented with painless swelling and deformity of the right tibia and right forearm.
Sensorineural hearing loss and type II diabetes mellitus
Authors: Sachdeva Kavita , Azim Saima
Published: February 2018

Background: The association between Hearing loss and diabetes, first mentioned by Jardao in 1857, had been under continuous research since then; giving both positive and negative results. This study aims to explore the relationship of hearing loss with type II DM and also to evaluate the impact of glycemic control over degree of hearing loss.

Methods: 92 patients with type II DM were enrolled in this study, audiometrically evaluated and compared with equal number of age and sex matched non-diabetic controls. Apart from audiological tests, haematological tests like FBS, PPBS, HbA1c, serum creatinine and cholesterol were carried out to assess glycemic control.  

Results: It was observed that 31 (34%) of the diabetic patients had mild to moderate sensorineural hearing loss, while only 12 (13%) of the control group suffered from the same, which is statistically significant (p<0.05). Among these 31 patients, 19 (61%) patients had uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c >8.5) and 12 (39%) had higher creatinine levels (>2.5 mg/dl). Higher frequencies (4 and 8 kHz) were found to be affected more, both in case and control groups. Low stapedial reflex thresholds were observed in 14% patients of case group and 5.4% of the controls. Speech discrimination scores were not significantly different. Otoacoustic emission showed outer hair cell dysfunction in 85% cases and 66% controls.

Conclusions: There is a strong correlation between diabetes mellitus and hearing threshold levels especially at higher frequencies. Long duration and uncontrolled diabetes has more implications over hearing threshold. Since the pattern of hearing loss in diabetes and presbycusis is similar, it may be said that hearing level with ageing is significantly impaired earlier in diabetic patients as compared to general population.
Comparison of stacked tone-ABR and chirp ABR in individual with normal hearing and sensorineural hearing loss
Authors: Reddy C. R. Vijay Bharath , Reddy M. Santhosh , Suresh K.
Published: February 2018

Background: There are no published studies that compared amplitude of stacked-Tone ABR and Chirp ABR in hearing impaired individuals with sensorineural hearing loss, which need to be investigated. Objective of the study was to know whether amplitude of standard chirp evoked ABR is same as tone burst evoked stacked ABR in individuals with normal hearing listeners and individuals with sensorineural hearing loss.

Methods: Present hospital based cross sectional study was carried out at Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, from January 2016 to December 2016. Two groups of subjects were taken. Group I consisted of 20 ears (14 males and 6 females) with normal hearing. Group II consisted of 20 ears (11 females and 9 males) with cochlear hearing loss.  

Results: Wave V Amplitude of stacked tone ABR was higher than Chirp stimuli evoked ABR wave V in both the groups. Amplitude of stacked tone ABR and chirp was smaller for individuals with sensorineural hearing loss than normal hearing. Between the 2 chirp stimuli, standard Chirp ABR amplitude was higher than modified Chirp in normal hearing listeners and individual with sensorineural hearing loss. For modified chirp in individuals with normal hearing and cochlear hearing loss. Latency obtained by standard chirp was longer compared to latency obtained by modified chirp, which is seen in both the groups.

Conclusions: Chirp ABR may be opted over stacked tone ABR in neurological investigations due to its lesser variability in amplitude and shorter duration of testing. 
Assessment of functional outcome of mini-open rotator cuff repair: a hospital based prospective study
Authors: Sharma Vikas , Udapudi Shailesh V. , Sanikop Somnath T. , Haveri Sameer , Patil Mahantesh Y.
Published: February 2018

Background: The mini-open repair is considered to be the gold standard for rotator cuff repair. This study was aimed to assess functional outcome of mini-open rotator cuff repair of shoulder joint in adult patients.

Methods: This was a one year hospital based prospective study conducted from January 2016 to December 2016. A total of 20 patients diagnosed to have rotator cuff tear of shoulder joint undergoing rotator cuff repair in the department of Orthopaedics, KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and Medical Research Centre, and KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Charitable Hospital, Belagavi were studied.

Results: Majority of the patients (85%) of the patients was male and male to female ratio was 5.6:1. Most of the patients were aged between 31 to 40 years (30%). The mean age was 41.90±13.98 years. Most of patients had degenerative rotator cuff tear (45%) and (70%) presented with features of swelling. At enrollment all the patients (100%) had poor constant score (>30) and fair/poor UCLA score (<27) suggestive of severe pain functional restriction. There were gradual but steady increase in scores from enrollment to each follow up till six month follow up with respect to mean flexion (6.25±5.35 to 163.50±7.63),abduction (5.50±5.10 to 112.0±5.94),external rotation (3.00±4.7 to 82.50±2.56 ),internal rotation (2.50±4.44 to 67.25±3.43 ) and UCLA score (5.35±1.63 to 29.60±0.82 ) (p<0.001) also there was gradual but steady decrease in mean VAS score from enrolment (7.70±0.47 ) to six months follow up (0.00±0.00) and constant score ( from 85.70±1.98 to 7.85±1.46 respectively) (p<0.001). The constant score and UCLA score at six month follow up revealed excellent functional outcome.

Conclusions: The mini-open rotator cuff repair of shoulder joint results in excellent functional outcome among adult patients with rotator cuff tear of shoulder joint especially after six month with no complications and complete pain relief.
Modified gift box technique for acute compound posttraumatic Achilles tendon repair in young patients
Authors: Singhi Tushar , Rao Ashith , Agarwal Abhay , Shetty Sunil , Samant Prakash
Published: February 2018

Background: Treatment of Achilles tendon rupture in young active patient remains controversial. Open primary repair remains the mainstay of treatment with prolonged rehabilitation and high wound complication rate (20%). In compound injuries it becomes the default treatment. Newer techniques are being tried to decrease re-rupture rate, decrease local complications and facilitate early rehabilitation. Modified gift box technique of open repair, which has shown higher strength of repair in in-vitro studies and good clinical results in the hands of its inventor. The aim of our study was to evaluate the clinical results of this technique in young active patients with compound Achilles tendon injury.

Methods: This is a retrospective study. The parameters recorded at follow up included general demography, ability to single toe raise (on neutral, incline, decline), toe walking for 40 feet, and pain on VAS scale. Achilles tendon total rupture score and modified Rupp score were administered.

Results: Out of the 8 patients included in the study, 7 patients had unilateral tear and 1 patient had bilateral tear. The mean age was 27 yrs (20-35) and mean duration of follow up was 17.4 months (08-24 months). Single toe raise and toe walking for 40 ft. was possible in all patients. Two patients complained of grade 2 pain on VAS Scale. The ATRS score was 97.1 (94-99) and modified Rupp score was 28.3 (26-29).

Conclusions: Modified gift box technique gives excellent results in young active patients with compound Achilles tendon injury with no re-rupture and return of pre-injury activity.
THE INFLUENCE OF ADOLESCENT EMOTIONAL STATE IN SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT
Authors: Huriyah Huriyah
Published: February 2018

The aims of the study are (1) to define the emotional state among the student of Madrasah Aliyah As-Soorkaty, (2) to recognize the social adjustment among the student of Madrasah Aliyah As-Soorkaty, and (3) to describe the level of emotional state influence their social adjustment. To collect the data, the researcher used questionnaire, interview, and documentation. The results showed that (1) the condition of adolescent emotion showed the good predicate 22, 55%, middle predicate 62, 5% and low predicate 15%, (2) the condition of social adjustment shows the good predicate 12,5 %, middle predicate 62, 5% and low predicate 25%, (3) there is positive influence between the condition of adolescent emotion and the social adjustment among the second year students of Madrasah Aliyah As Soorkaty.Keywods: Adolescent Emotional;  Social Adjustment
Re-expansion pulmonary edema after pleurocan catheterization: a case report
Authors: MUNGAN İbrahim , CANKAR DAL Hayriye , TATLISULUOĞLU  ADEMOĞLU Derya , TEZCAN Büşra , TURAN Sema
Published: February 2018

Re-expansion pulmonary edema (RPE) is a rare but
potentially hazardous complication following evacuation of the pleural region.
Symptomatic RPE occurs in less than 1% of patients after pleural drainage.
Early diagnosis and treatment determines the progression of the disease and it
is life-saving. The present case describes a 68-year-old man who developed RPE
with the ipsilateral collapsed lung 6 hours after pleural drainage of a
non-malignant effusion. He was intubated and 6 hours after aggressive treatment
with mechanical ventilation support oxygenation was improved and the patient's
blood gas analysis recovered. Over the course of his 12-day hospitalization, he
was extubated and oxygen support was slowly weaned down. Mortality rate of RPE
in severe cases is approximately
20%, therefore preventive interventions gain importance. In spite of the rare
incidence of RPE, being aware of this potential condition can allow for early
and proper management.
Restaurant facilities: territorial organization and significance in Human Geography (evidence from Kyiv Region)
Authors: Dmytriieva Kateryna
Published: February 2018

This paper is intended to describe the most significant features of restaurant facilities industry and its territorial organization in Kyiv region. Restaurant facilities can bee seen as a part of economics that develops rapidly during last decades, ensuring economic growth and providing workplaces. It is also a crucial part of the tourist infrastructure, public space and an interesting cultural phenomenon which broadens knowledge about food traditions around the world. Kyiv region is such a part of Ukraine where processes of the restaurant facilities development could be observed multilaterally through all types of restaurant enterprises – cafes, bars, catering, restaurants, street food points, delivery etc. In the paper, the significance of restaurant facilities in the economy has been outlined. The analysis of statistic data and personal observations has been conducted to examin the condition of territorial organization of restaurant facilities of Kyiv city and adjoying territories. Correlation analysis of restaurant industry interconnections and cluster analysis for determination of regional differences has been implemented. Presented research leads to the condition of restaurants facilities industry from the perspective of the Human Geography and demonstrates the latest trends in its development. In addition, problems and ways of improving the restaurant industry in Kiev has been identified and finally some recommendations about proceeding research has been proposed.
Teaching Ethics in an Unethical World
Authors: Rehman Sharaf N.
Published: February 2018

We find ourselves in times where national leaders engage in fraudulent and deceptive behaviors for personal and political gains, and multinational corporations use unethical practices to maximize their profits. Where dangerously defective products are released onto the market endangering the health and lives of consumers, and where news channels become opinion channels. Where the motto of the free market is reduced to a simple‘grab all you can, any way you can.’ In times such as these, it is difficult to teach and promote ethical behavior. A cursory look at the advertising messages and the spins put on issues by public relations people leaves one wondering if business ethics is anything more than an oxymoron – a self‑contradicting claim. In times such as ours (in 2017), it is crucial that institutions of higher learning continue to teach and foster ethical behavior and ethical responsibility. No doubt, it is an uphill struggle for educators to convince students to think and act in ethically appropriate terms when surrounded by corruption, deceit, and fraud. While no one will deny the need for ethical practices, teaching these values in a convincing manner remains a challenge. Using meta‑analysis of various University courses in ethics, the present paper attempts three goals. First, it builds a rationale for the importance of ethical behavior, the need for teaching it, and the criticisms of those who think it unnecessary to teach ethics. Second, it discusses various strategies used by universities and several educators in teaching and reinforcing ethical behavior. This section also offers a criticism of approaches and methodologies of teaching ethics. Third, it offers an outline for a syllabus for an introductory course in Ethics.
Social and Economic Significance of Moral Capital
Authors: Wódka Marek
Published: February 2018

In recent years, or even months, Polish scholars have gradually become more and more interested in moral capital. Generally, they have addressed this issue without going into much detail. Building on the latest publications which describe moral capital, this paper thoroughly explores the issue of the social and economic significance of moral capital. As a result, moral capital will be presented from two complementary points of view, namely sociological and economic.
In Search of the ‘Spirit of Capitalism’: About Normative Mechanisms Responsible for the Organisation of Social Behaviours
Authors: Kutyło Łukasz
Published: February 2018

The starting point for my reflections was a thesis presented by Max Weber more than one hundred years ago. According to this thesis, a Protestant ethos was an important factor responsible for the spectacular economic growth of Northern Europe. In his own reflections, the German scholar paid attention mainly to both Protestant asceticism, which concentrated the energy of believers on the work they did, as well as on theology, especially Calvinism, which provided explanations for hard work and the accumulation of capital. It seems, however, that in his reconstruction of the Protestant ethos, Weber described universal mechanisms which are responsible for social mobilization in general. The problem is that instead of trying to analyze them, he ultimately concentrated on their cultural manifestations. The main aim of my paper is an identification of these mechanisms. They discipline individuals, or more correctly, they discipline the patterns of playing these social roles, which are functionally significant for initiating and sustaining the mobilization process. In other words, when there is a need in a society to achieve specific goals, including economic ones, it should develop social norms which will be able to bolster the engagement of its members and focus their energy on specific aspects of their life. Moreover, there is a need to prepare non‑normative mechanisms, which increase the probability that members of the society will adhere to these social norms. The reflections in this regard seem to be important mainly for developing states. On the one hand, they should prepare mechanisms which allow them to develop their economies. On the other hand, the members of these states must face many costs associated with their implementation and this problem should also be a part of the discussion.
Communicating a Company’s CSR Activities Through Social Networks: A Theoretical Framework
Authors: Grzesiuk Kalina
Published: February 2018

Companies which decide on socially responsible activities usually take into consideration benefits including the marketing effects of CSR programmes. However, in order to achieve that, the information about the socially responsible activities of companies must be spread and reach the audience of the company. That includes stakeholders related to the company that might be interested in receiving information about the social initiatives undertaken by the company. These stakeholders are connected with the firm through the network of social ties (SN). The main goal of this article is to present a theoretical framework of roles that these networks of social ties play in the effective communication of CSR activities. This paper is divided into three parts. The first one concerns the problem of how to communicate the involvement of a company in social initiatives. The second one contains the description of possible communication processes and strategies. The last one presents the analysis of the social networks perspective and its main characteristics and, in conclusion, it summarizes the main benefits a company can gain by applying the SN concept to CSR communication in the area of attribution and information spread through various channels.
Pilot Testing for Feasibility in a Study of Student Retention and Attrition in Online Undergraduate Programs
Authors: Fraser Joy , Fahlman Dorothy (Willy) , Arscott Jane , Guillot Isabelle
Published: February 2018

Prior to undertaking a descriptive study on attrition and retention of students in two online undergraduate health administration and human service programs, a pilot test was conducted to assess the procedures for participant recruitment, usability of the survey questionnaire, and data collection processes.  A retention model provided the conceptual framework for this investigation to identify and organize various factors that influenced students’ decisions to either discontinue or continue their educational programs.  In an attempt to contribute to the body of research in this area and to enrich pedagogical practices, the authors describe the pilot testing processes and feasibility issues explored, and the improvements made to the instrument and methodology before commencing the main research study on attrition and retention.
QUESTÃO AMBIENTAL OU QUESTÃO DE RESISTÊNCIA
Authors: Henkes Jairo Afonso
Published: February 2018

A Revista Gestão & Sustentabilidade Ambiental inicia o ano de 2018 apresentando a sua Edição v7 n1, a primeira edição deste seu sétimo ano de veiculação, trazendo para o debate inúmeras questões ambientais da maior importância.Apresenta-se nesta Edição um Encarte Especial do IV CIDESPORT, – IV Congresso Internacional de Desempenho Portuário, realizado em outubro de 2017.
EXECUÇÃO DE WETLAND CONSTRUÍDO PARA TRATAMENTO DE EFLUENTE DOMÉSTICO EM PROPRIEDADE RURAL
Authors: Nagamati Flávia Lissa , Santos João Jorge Fukuchima , Mendes Thiago Augusto
Published: February 2018

As wetlands construídas são sistemas projetados com o intuito de maximizar o potencial de melhoria da qualidade do efluente. Sendo assim, este artigo objetiva executar e verificar a eficiência desse sistema, implantado na chácara Córrego das Onças, município de Itapuranga, estado de Goiás, tendo como referência as análises dos parâmetros de demanda bioquímica de oxigênio (DBO5,20), demanda química de oxigênio (DQO), oxigênio dissolvido (OD), pH e turbidez. O tipo de wetland construído implantada foi vertical de fluxo subsuperficial ascendente, vegetada com taboa (Typha latifólia L.) devido sua tolerância a áreas úmidas e abundância de ocorrência na região. A wetland construída apresentou boa eficiência na remoção de DBO5,20 (em média cerca de 79,0%), bom desenvolvimento das macrófitas e baixo custo de implantação, sendo considerada tecnicamente viável para tratamento de efluentes em ambientes rurais.
INCLUSÃO SOCIOECONÔMICA DE CATADORES NA LIMPEZA URBANA DE EVENTOS DE GRANDE PORTE: UMA ANÁLISE COMPARATIVA ENTRE O CÍRIO DE NAZARÉ E O CARNAVAL DE RUA DE SÃO PAULO
Authors: Lima Dumara Regina , Simões Andre Felipe , Mercedes Sonia Seger
Published: February 2018

Além de sua importância
DESAFIOS DA PRODUÇÃO DE SOJA ORGÂNICA COMO DETERMINANTE À IMPLANTAÇÃO DE SEU CULTIVO PARA FINS COMERCIAS NA REGIÃO OESTE DO PARANÁ
Authors: Inagaki Marcelo Nobuo , Junqueira Clarissa Pereira , Bellon Patricia Paula
Published: February 2018

A agricultura brasileira, ao adotar modernas tecnologias de produção em busca do aumento de produtividade, vem trazendo impactos negativos ao meio ambiente, à sociedade e ao próprio produtor rural. Diante desse contexto, o objetivo deste trabalho foi reunir informações a respeito da produção de soja orgânica na região Oeste do Paraná, identificando os desafios a serem superados pelo setor e se esses podem se tornar barreiras que impeçam, principalmente, aos pequenos produtores de soja, o investimento nesse cultivo como forma de agregar valor à produção e garantir assim melhores resultados financeiros, ambientais e sociais em sua propriedade rural. Quanto à classificação do presente estudo, o mesmo foi de ordem prática, abordado de forma qualitativa, com objetivo exploratório e por meio do procedimento técnico estudo de caso. O instrumento de coleta de dados utilizado foi a entrevista. Os resultados indicam a inviabilidade de produção da soja orgânica na região Oeste do Paraná, determinada principalmente por três fatores: a falta de pesquisas voltadas para atividade, as dificuldades no manejo da produção e a baixa demanda da população brasileira por produtos orgânicos.
GESTÃO DE RESÍDUOS DE ESTAÇÕES DE TRATAMENTO DE EFLUENTES: UMA ANÁLISE DE ETEDI EM INDÚSTRIA METALÚRGICA
Authors: Lucas Alisson , Henkes Jairo Afonso
Published: February 2018

O mundo corporativo competitivo, demanda que as empresas produzam mais gastando menos e que cumpram com as obrigações legais referentes ao meio ambiente. Portanto o presente estudo de caso teve como objetivo analisar e entender a gestão de resíduos de uma empresa metalúrgica do ramo da cutelaria, e de como ela conseguiu modificar a destinação de seu lodo de ETDI de aterro sanitário para compostagem, reduzindo os custos de operação e de destinação do resíduo e eliminando o uso do aterro sanitário, unindo economia com sustentabilidade. Este estudo contou com a colaboração da empresa Mundial S/A situada no município de Gravataí/RS e de seus colaboradores. A metodologia consistiu em uma análise descritiva das pesquisas realizadas e dos métodos utilizados pelo setor de meio ambiente da empresa para o desenvolvimento desta mudança de tecnologia.
CARACTERIZAÇÃO GEOMORFOLÓGICA DAS ÁREAS LIVRES DE GELO EM RESPOSTA DA TENDÊNCIA DE RETRAÇÃO DA GELEIRA POLAR CLUB, PENÍNSULA POTTER, ILHA REI GEORGE, ANTÁRTICA
Authors: Bonada Betânia , Rosa Kátia Kellem da , Andrade André Medeiros de
Published: February 2018

Este trabalho objetiva investigar a dinâmica geomorfológica glacial das áreas livres de gelo na Península Potter, Ilha Rei George, Antártica, em resposta à recente retração da geleira Polar Club. O mapeamento geomorfológico e a interpretação da evolução dos sistemas lacustres entre 2006 e 2011 das áreas livres de gelo na Península Potter foi realizado através da interpretação visual em uma imagem Quickbird (RGB432), em imagens COSMO-SkyMed polarizações VV e HH em modo spotlight processadas com filtros espaciais e perfis topográficos. Também foram considerados os aspectos morfométricos da península, interpretados através da geração de mapas de hipsometria, declividade, curvas de nível e sombreamento. A variação frontal da geleira Polar Club entre os anos de 1981 a 2015 foi obtida pela análise temporal de imagens Landsat. O mapeamento geomorfológico da Península Potter evidenciou os processos geomorfológicos proglaciais e o padrão de disposição espacial das feições lineares marginais ao gelo, como cordões morâinicos e feições glaciofluviais (relacionadas ao aporte da fusão sazonal da neve e do gelo), bem como terraços marinhos, ravinas e afloramentos rochosos. O modelo de evolução da variação frontal da geleira Polar Club indica que condição de último avanço glacial registrado pela geomorfologia proglacial pode estar relacionado à Pequena Idade do Gelo e que houve um contínuo processo de retração desde então. Entre 1981-2015 evidenciou-se a redução de área de 2,95km² para a geleira Polar Club (perda de área total de 9,4%). Este processo pode estar relacionado com a tendência de aumento das temperaturas médias do ar, a tendência de aumento de dias com precipitação líquida no verão e o número de dias em que a temperatura média ultrapassou os 0°C na região nas últimas décadas. O recuo da geleira Polar Club é pouco expressivo quando comparado a outras geleiras da Ilha Rei George, no entanto, quando se observa as áreas expostas evidenciou-se que houve um aumento significativo (36,9%) no período. Através da análise da evolução dos depósitos morâinicos da Península Potter foi possível identificar três fases principais de formação de morâinas que evidenciam antigas posições da frente da geleira durante períodos de estabilização frontal. A análise da evolução dos sistemas lacustres na área de estudo evidenciou que lagos proglaciais sofreram alterações de área em resposta à dinâmica de retração glacial registrada para os últimos 34 anos.
PROCESSOS, AMBIENTES DEPOSICIONAIS E GEOCRONOLOGIAS DAS COBERTURAS SUPERFICIAIS SOBRE APLAINAMENTOS NEOGÊNICOS E TERRAÇOS FLUVIAIS NA BACIA DO RIBEIRÃO ARAQUÁ, DEPRESSÃO PERIFÉRICA PAULISTA
Authors: Souza André de Oliveira , Perez Filho Archimedes Perez Filho
Published: February 2018

A complexa interpretação da dinâmica geomorfológica quaternária atuante na Depressão Periférica Paulista está relacionada tanto à sutil dinâmica neotectônica quanto à intensidade do intemperismo de regiões tropicais úmidas. Assim, as análises das coberturas superficiais podem subsidiar qualitativamente e quantitativamente a compreensão dos eventos ambientais ocorridos ao longo do Quaternário. Nesse contexto, propõe-se correlacionar a geocronologia dos processos erosivos-deposicionais – responsáveis pela espacialização de coberturas superficiais sobrepostas às superfícies geomorfológicas na bacia hidrográfica do Ribeirão Araquá – a eventos climáticos quaternários. A área estudada localiza-se na Depressão Periférica Paulista e tem associada à sua dinâmica, Superfícies de Aplainamentos Neogênicas e terraços fluviais pleistocênicos e holocênicos. A fim de estabelecer as características ambientais e geocronologia dos eventos erosivos-deposicionais, realizamos datações por Luminescência Opticamente Estimulada (LOE), análises granulométricas e morfoscópicas. Constatou-se que o recobrimento Quaternário destas formas geomórficas estão vinculados a processos erosivos-deposicionais resultantes de reativações neotectônicas e mudanças climáticas pleistocênicas, bem como ciclos climáticos holocênicos de curta duração (pulsações climáticas).
AVALIAÇÃO DA VARIAÇÃO DO FATOR DE SEGURANÇA COM O MODELO TRIGRS
Authors: Listo Fabrizio de Luiz Rosito , Gomes Maria Carolina Villaça , Vieira Bianca Carvalho
Published: February 2018

A modelagem matemática em base física desenvolvida para a previsão de áreas suscetíveis a escorregamentos têm como principal finalidade indicar os locais onde a estabilidade atinge valores críticos. O modelo TRIGRS, por sua vez, ainda oferece a possibilidade de identificação da profundidade onde o Fator de Segurança atinge valores inferiores a um, constituindo, então, superfícies hipotéticas de ruptura, informação importante para diversas finalidades. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a variação do Fator de Segurança em profundidade a partir dos resultados do modelo matemático TRIGRS, indicando-se uma possível superfície de ruptura dos escorregamentos ocorridos em março de 1967 em Caraguatatuba, Serra do Mar Paulista. Para atingir este objetivo foi gerado um cenário de suscetibilidade a partir de dados coletados in situ, que foram posteriormente validados utilizando-se um mapa de cicatrizes de escorregamentos. Os resultados apontaram uma superfície de ruptura entre 2,00 m e 2,50 m. A identificação desta possível superfície de ruptura poderá ajudar num futuro monitoramento hidrológico e geotécnico, sobretudo para definir com precisão a localização da instalação de instrumentos, como sensores de umidade, por exemplo.
Synodontis eupterus Larvae Masculinization Using Javanese Long Pepper Extract (Piper retrofractum)
Authors: Wijaya Prassetyo Dwi Dhany , Junior Muhammad Zairin , Soelistyowati Dinar Tri , Widanarni Widanarni
Published: February 2018

Synodontis eupterus male represents only 5-10 % of farmer total synodontis production, which limits male availability for reproduction purpose. A method widely used in overcoming the low male production was masculinization through synthetic hormones, which was restricted due to its adverse impact on the environment. Natural ingredients from plant were demonstrated in various studies to substitute the 17α-methyltestosteron hormone on masculinization. This research aimed at evaluating the effects of Javanese long pepper extract (JLP) through immersion on synodontis fish larvae. The research was conducted using factorial design with two faktor (4x2) consisted of eight treatments: 17α-methyltestosteron 2 mg L-1 (MT) immersion for 5 and 10 hours, JLP dose 0.125 mg L-1 (P1) immersion for 5 and 10 hours and dose 0.25 mg L-1 (P2) immersion for 5 and 10 hours compared to the control treatment without immersion (P0). A hundred of synodontis larvae of 10 days old after hatching each replication were used in the immersion treatments. The results showed that JLP treatments produced 25-40 % of male synodontis age four months, 1-2 % females and above 60 % intersex. While at age five months, the percentage of intersex fish decreased to 20-40 %, the female fish increased to  60-62 %, and male fish ranged 20-35 % in JLP compared to the control P0 (15 %). The dose of JLP 0.25 mg L-1 increased mortality of about 14-54 %.
DESAFIOS DA PRÁTICA PASTORAL NA CONTEMPORANEIDADE
Authors: Alves Eduardo Leandro , Adam Júlio Cézar
Published: February 2018

O objetivo deste artigo é analisar fundamentos da ação pastoral, com vistas a compreender que a ação pastoral e a pregação são interdependentes, cuja relevância está intimamente ligada no envolvimento diário com aqueles que estão no “raio de alcance” pastoral. Inicialmente, com o intuito de compreender o ambiente social em questão, utiliza-se o método de etnografia da pesquisa social. Em seguida utiliza-se caminhos propostos pela Teologia Prática identificando princípios bíblicos para a pregação na ação pastoral com vistas a alcançar o objetivo de cuidar do ser humano conforme os ensinos do Evangelho de Jesus.  Busca-se alinhar neste texto a teoria com a prática do pesquisador no pastoreio de uma igreja Pentecostal. Assim, as perspectivas aqui registradas não visam a ser exaustivas ou normativas, mas fazem parte de um recorte no exercício pastoral nessa comunidade de fé.The purpose of this article is to analyse the basis of pastoral action in order to understand that both pastoral action and preaching are mutually dependent. The relevance of pastoral action is related to the daily engagement with those who are within the pastoral scope. Firstly, an ethnographic method of social research is used to properly understand the social environment at issue. Secondly, the paths proposed by Practical Theology were followed. They identify biblical principles for preaching in order to reach the goal of caring for the human being according to the teachings of Jesus. An alignment of the theory with the practice of the researcher as shepherding a Pentecostal church is attempted. Thus, the perspectives showed are not intended to be exhaustive or normative but they are taken from an example of the pastoral practice in that faith community.