bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Medición del mejoramiento de la lectura comprensiva del estudiantado de primer ingreso de la UNAH mediante la asignatura de Español General (año 2017)
Authors: Mejía Waldina , Castellón Socorro , Enamorado Ramón
Published: July 2019

Debe evitarse la frecuente práctica de decidir reformas o cambios educativos sin evaluaciones objetivas de lo que se pretende corregir. Con esta investigación descriptiva se midió a través de un diseño pretest-postest la mejora de la lectura comprensiva de los y las estudiantes de primer ingreso después de cursar la asignatura de Español General (EG-011) en el primer período 2017 en la CU-UNAH, a fin de obtener datos concretos para reformar el programa de esa asignatura en función del logro de esa destreza mental. También como una forma de evaluar el logro de la universidad como institución. Se eligió la lectura comprensiva por ser base para las demás destrezas mentales académicas y ser relativamente más fácil de evaluar. Los datos se procesaron con los programas EPI-INFO y SPSS y la mejora su calculó con diferencia de promedios. Los resultados indican que ésta es muy pequeña (4.23%) y por tanto hay que reformar el programa. Además del instrumento, se comenzó a indagar sobre prácticas didácticas mejores y se aplicó una encuesta sobre 14 factores socioeconómicos para saber su relación con el logro de esta destreza y así guiarse en esta reforma. Es necesario dar seguimiento a esta investigación para confirmar las tendencias obtenidas.
Prognostications With Applications to the British Pound
Authors: Arize Augustine C. , Malindretos John , Guo Tao , Tsanacas Demetri , Verzani Lawrence
Published: July 2019

This paper scrutinizes several exchange rate models, considers the effectiveness of their predictive performance after applying both parametric and nonparametric techniques to them, and chooses the forecasting predictor with the smallest root mean square forecast error (RMSE). Equation (34) displays empirical evidence consistent with a better example of an exchange rate model, although none of the evidence gives us a completely satisfactory forecast. In the end, the models’ error correction versions will be fit so that plausible long-run elasticities can be imposed on each model’s fundamental variables.
Students’ Levels of Recognition of Parallelogram and of Establishment of Connections
Authors: Biber Abdullah Çağrı , Tuna Abdulkadir , Kepceoğlu İbrahim , Kepceoğlu İbrahim
Published: July 2019

In this research, it is aimed to explore how students are able to define parallelogram and to establish relations withother quadrilaterals at each class level comparatively. Case study is chosen as the methodology of this study and theparticipants of the study are 120 middle school students from a state middle school in Turkey. Two open-endedquestions are used to gather data and the descriptive analysis is used. The results of the study show that the studentsdetermine parallelogram based on its typical image. Furthermore, students have not fully grasp the hierarchicalrelation between these special quadrilaterals in their minds.
Use of Rain Classroom as a Teaching Tool in a Biochemistry Course
Authors: Shu Bo , Fan Fang , Zhu Xinting
Published: July 2019

outcomes, we performed a 10-week biochemistry Rain Classroom teaching experiment among students majoring inclinical medicine. Rain Classroom is a plug-in for WeChat, a smartphone instant messaging application. Teachers canpost teaching resources on the Rain Classroom platform, administer tests, and communicate with students. RainClassroom can also be used to automatically collect course learning data from students. When teaching is complete,questionnaire surveys can be conducted, and test scores can be outputted. Results showed that students wereinterested in the biochemistry Rain Classroom teaching application, and that the application increased theirenthusiasm for the course materials. There were significant improvements in the learning outcomes in students givenRain Classroom teaching, compared to those given traditional PowerPoint slideshow lessons. We conclude that theRain Classroom tool is a new mobile learning application that promotes self-learning and improves learningoutcomes in biochemistry learning.
Response of instrumented buildings under the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake
Authors: Chandramohan Reagan , Ma Quincy , Wotherspoon Liam M. , Bradley Brendon A. , Nayyerloo Mostafa , Uma S. R. , Stephens Max T.
Published: July 2019

Six buildings in the Wellington region and the upper South Island, instrumented as part of the GeoNet Building Instrumentation Programme, recorded strong motion data during the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake. The response of two of these buildings: the Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) Harbour Quays, and Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) buildings, are examined in detail. Their acceleration and displacement response was reconstructed from the recorded data, and their vibrational characteristics were examined by computing their frequency response functions. The location of the BNZ building in the CentrePort region on the Wellington waterfront, which experienced significant ground motion amplification in the 1–2 s period range due to site effects, resulted in the imposition of especially large demands on the building. The computed response of the two buildings are compared to the intensity of ground motions they experienced and the structural and nonstructural damage they suffered, in an effort to motivate the use of structural response data in the validation of performance objectives of building codes, structural modelling techniques, and fragility functions. Finally, the nature of challenges typically encountered in the interpretation of structural response data are highlighted.
Engineering assessment processes for Wellington buildings following the November 2016 Kaikōura earthquakes
Authors: Brunsdon Dave , Elwood Kenneth J. , Hare John
Published: July 2019

The 14 November 2016 Kaikōura earthquake resulted in long duration shaking in excess of the code demand for many buildings with fundamental periods between 1 and 2 seconds in Wellington, particularly in those parts of the city where shaking has been amplified due to basin effects and deeper deposits, notably in the port area or Thorndon basin.

This paper outlines the initial response of engineers and the engineering assessment processes undertaken in Wellington in the weeks following the Kaikōura Earthquake, along with the technical support provided to Wellington City Council through the establishment of the Critical Buildings Team and the Wellington Engineering Leadership Group. An overview is provided of the Targeted Assessment Programme subsequently undertaken by Wellington City Council to look more closely at the buildings most likely to be affected. Background is provided to the key elements of the Targeted Damage Evaluation Guidelines that were developed in support of this programme, including the relationship with the Detailed Engineering (Damage) Evaluation process used following the Canterbury Earthquake Sequence.
Difficult Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Authors: Alhamid Mohammed Alabed
Published: July 2019

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is as much easy procedure as difficult one. Surgeon should consider every case as his first one. Intraoperative complications are common while transformation to open surgery should be always in consideration. Transformation to open cholecystectomy isn't a sign of lack of experience, rather it is a proof of surgeon cleverness and an evidence of professional competence as it could keep our patient away from life-threatening complications in difficult situations.

Predictive factors for difficulty vary from male patient, repeated acute attacks, history of obstructive jaundice, presence of abnormal anatomical or pathological findings, and adhesions.

The aim of this study was to assess some preoperative causes namely by history, clinical examination and, radiological data which can dependably anticipate the odds of troublesome laparoscopic Cholecystectomy or alteration to open Cholecystectomy .1005 patients experienced laparoscopic cholecystectomy 171 of them were difficult cases (10.05%). Transformation rate in our study is within the lower limits and accepted internationally. Dense fibrous adhesion and bleeding are the main causes of transformation. History of acute cholecystitis is separate hazard factor for transformation from laparoscopic to open procedure. Gender and age are also showing increasing rate of transformation.

Results shown bile duct damages may evaded even with nearness of hazard factors as anatomical variations from the of biliary channels, intense cholecystitis, extreme endless fibrosis, affected stones inside Hartmann pocket, and short cystic pipe during laparoscopic cholecystectomy by careful watching and wise decision of transformation whenever surgeon feels risk of major complication in case of proceeding in laparoscopic technique.

Mortality not encountered directly through the procedure or in short post-operative period but as sequel of complicated cases. Authors proposes that change of the laparoscopic cholecystectomy isn't really a disappointment of the specialist, as usually explained, yet is a lifesaving method as delineated by the results of the study. The experience of the operating surgeon assumes an essential function on this subject.
Quantitative Identification of Middle-Income Trap
Authors: Alqahtani Khaled Mohammed
Published: July 2019

In this research, the growth collapse experienced by 119 economic entities in the world from 1950 to 2010 is quantitatively analyzed. And the objective existence of the middle-income trap is proved from a statistical perspective. On this basis, the existing identification methods of middle-income trap are evaluated and revised. In addition, the late-developing economic entities that have been caught in the middle-income trap in history and the duration of the trap are identified, thus providing several policy references and guidance to step-over the middle-income trap.
Subperiosteal hematoma in multiple settings
Authors: Crawford Courtney , Mazzoli Robert
Published: July 2019

Most reports of orbital hemorrhage do not distinguish among intraconal, extraconal, and subperiosteal hemorrhages, although several reports describe isolated subperiosteal hematomas as a separate entity. We report 3 cases of subperiosteal hematoma with different etiologies but similar progression of signs and symptoms. Each patient presented with spontaneous proptosis, rarely caused by orbital subperiosteal hematoma, measuring approximately 5 mm. Over the course of 4-10 days their conditions worsened and warranted intervention. All 3 cases were treated with anterior orbitotomy, and visual acuity returned to baseline following surgery in all.
Adequacy of Cytologic Samples by Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Transthoracic Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology of Peripheral Pulmonary Nodules for Morphologic Diagnosis and Molecular Evaluations: Comparison With Computed Tomography–Guided Percutaneous Transthoracic Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology
Authors: Cozzolino Immacolata , Ronchi Andrea , Messina Gaetana , Montella Marco , Morgillo Floriana , Vicidomini Giovanni , Tirino Virginia , Grimaldi Anna , Marino Federica Zito , Santini Mario , Cappabianca Salvatore , Franco Renato
Published: July 2019

Context.—

Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of pulmonary nodules is usually guided by computed tomography (CT), whereas ultrasonography (US) is generally considered not applicable for such purposes.

Objective.—

To evaluate the clinical applicability and diagnostic utility of US-guided transthoracic FNAC of peripheral pulmonary nodules.

Design.—

Ultrasonography-guided transthoracic FNAC was obtained from 40 selected patients with peripheral, subpleural, and paravertebral pulmonary nodules. Air-dried and Diff-Quik–stained smears were used for rapid on-site evaluation; additional smears were alcohol fixed for Papanicolaou staining. Cell blocks were set up for immunocytochemical and molecular studies; in 2 cases, a flow cytometry evaluation was also performed. The series was compared to 40 CT-guided pulmonary FNAC samples from patients with pleural, peripheral, and paravertebral pulmonary nodules, to evaluate differences in terms of diagnostic rate, time of execution, safety, and cost.

Results.—

The US-guided FNAC samples had results that were adequate and representative in 95% of cases. No significant differences were observed between the 2 groups in terms of diagnostic rate, number of passes, and cellularity of both smears and cell blocks. The mean time needed for the execution of US-guided FNAC was 13.1 minutes, whereas the mean time for CT-guided FNAC was 23.6 minutes. Thus, US-guided FNAC was significantly more rapid than CT-guided pulmonary FNAC. Because pneumothorax occurred in 1 individual who underwent US-guided FNAC and in 9 who underwent CT-guided FNAC, we might conclude that US-guided FNAC is a significantly safer procedure. Finally, comparing the costs of both procedures, US-guided FNAC is less expensive.

Conclusions.—

Our experience showed an elevated clinical applicability and diagnostic utility of US-guided transthoracic FNAC for selected pulmonary nodules.
Avaliação da cultura de segurança do paciente em um hospital filantrópico
Authors: Serrano Alessandra Campos Fortes Fagundes , Santos Delba Fonseca , Matos Selme Silqueira , Goveia Vania Regina , Mendoza Isabel Yovana Quispe , Lessa Angelina Carmo
Published: July 2019

Objetivo: evaluar la cultura sobre seguridad del paciente del equipo multidisciplinario de un hospital filantrópico de Brasil. Método: estudio cuantitativo transversal llevado a cabo con 209 profesionales en 12 sectores del hospital. La recogida de datos se efectuó mediante el cuestionario Hospital Survey On Patient Safety Culture, desarrollado por la Agency for Health Research and Quality, traducido y adaptado al idioma portugés. La confiabilidad del instrumento se verificó con el coeficiente Alfa de Cronbach. El análisis de datos se efectuó por estadística descriptiva. Resultados: las dimensiones con mayor porcentaje de respuestas positivas fueron: expectativas y acciones de promoción de la seguridad del paciente por parte del supervisor/jefe; aprendizaje organizacional y mejora continua; trabajo en equipo en el ámbito de las unidades. Las dimensiones con menor porcentajes de respuestas positivas fueron: respuestas no punitivas a los errores; profesionales y percepción general de seguridad del paciente. Conclusíon: los hallazgos indican que todas las dimensiones de la cultura de seguridad del paciente deben ser trabajadas con los profesionales del equipo de salud ya que ninguna de ellas superó el 75% de las respuestas positivas.
Eventos adversos e incidentes sem dano em unidades de internação de um hospital especializado em cardiologia
Authors: Lanzoni Gabriela Marcellino de Melo , Goularte Aliny Fernandes , Koerich Cintia , Reisdorfer Emilene , Miotello Marina , Meirelles Betina Horner Schlindwein
Published: July 2019

Objetivo: caracterizar los eventos adversos en las unidades de internación de un hospital de referencia en cardiología del estado de Santa Catarina. Método: estudio exploratorio, cuantitativo, descriptivo realizado en un hospital público de referencia de Santa Catarina. La recogida de información se realizó de septiembre de 2014 a septiembre de 2015 através de un instrumento adoptado por el hospital para controlar las notificaciones de eventos adversos. Resultados: se analizaron 193 casos en 155 pacientes, básicamente vinculados a hematomas en el sitio de aplicación de la medicación subcutánea, flebitis en la punción venosa, caídas de la cama y lesiones de presión grado II.Consideraciones finales: para controlar eventos adversos es sumamente importante conocer el tipo de incidentes y de pacientes involucrados, con miras a garantizar la gestión de la calidad asistencial y de brindar cuidados seguros.
Fatores associados à percepção de apoio social entre funcionários públicos da manutenção
Authors: Oliveira Jaqueline Lemos de , Almeida Letícia Yamawaka de , Souza Jacqueline de
Published: July 2019

Objetivo: analizar la salud social del ambiente organizacional de un sector de mantenimiento usando como indicador la percepción de apoyo social de los trabajadores y la posible influencia de las características sociodemográficas. Método: estudio cuantitativo transversal con 72 empleados de mantenimiento de una universidad pública del interior del estado de San Pablo. Se utilizaron el cuestionario de datos sociodemográficos y la escala de percepción de apoyo social en el trabajo (EPSST). Los datos se analizaron con estadística descriptiva, pruebas de asociación y análisis de regresión logística. Resultados: el apoyo emocional en el trabajo fue el menos percibido entre los trabajadores y no se identificó ningún factor asociado. Los factores sociodemograficos sexo y función se asociaron a las dimensiones informacional e instrumental. Cantidad de hijos se asoció a la dimensión informacional. Los individuos con más años de instrucción mencionaron menos percepción de apoyo informacional. Conclusíon: se realza la importancia del diagnóstico de salud social bien establecido en los ambientes organizacionales. El enfermero desempeña un papel crucial por sus competencias para desarrollar actividades de prevención y promoción de la salud del trabajador, que podrán repercutir directamente en la percepción de apoyo social.
Conhecimento de professores do ensino fundamental sobre diabetes e seu manejo no ambiente escolar
Authors: Nass Evelin Matilde Arcain , Reis Pamela dos , Teston Elen Ferraz , Ichisato Sueli Mutsumi Tsukuda , Salci Maria Aparecida , Marcon Sonia Silva
Published: July 2019

OBJETIVO: comprender el conocimiento de profesores sobre la diabetes mellitus y cómo se manejan en el ambiente escolar. MÉTODO: estudio exploratorio cuantitativo en base al programa Salud en la Escuela. Los datos se recogieron entre octubre y diciembre de 2016 con 31 profesores de enseñanza fundamental por medio de cuestiones abiertas y subjetivas. Las respuestas se analizaron segun su contenido. RESULTADOS: se establecieron dos categorías – 1) conocimiento limitado sobre la enfermedad y los cuidados preventivos adoptados y 2) limitaciones en la identificación y manejo de descompensaciones glucémicas. Los profesores reconocen la importancia de la capacitación en ese campo y de la necesiad de buena comunicación entre familiares y profesionales de educación para cuidar mejor al niño en el ambiente escolar. CONCLUSIÓN: el cuidado de niños con diabetes mellitus en el ambiente escolar enfrenta muchos retos y, por ello, habría que proponer accciones coordinadas entre la familia, la escuela y el sector de salud.
O impacto do diagnóstico de paralisia cerebral na perspectiva da família
Authors: Santos Bruna Alves dos , Milbrath Viviane Marten , Freitag Vera Lucia , Nunes Nara Jací da Silva , Gabatz Ruth Irmgard Bärtschi , Silva Manoella Souza da
Published: July 2019

OBJETIVO: conocer la reacción de la familia ante la revelación del diagnóstico de parálisis cerebral del hijo. METODOLOGÍA: investigación de enfoque cualitativo, exploratorio decriptivo, realizada con 10 participantes de la asociación APAE (asociación de padres y amigos de deficientes mentales) de una pequeña ciudad del sur del estado de Rio Grande do Sul. Los datos se recogieron en entrevistas semiestructuradas y se analizaron según su contenido, con la aprobación del comité de ética en investigación bajo el número 1.992.988. RESULTADOS: la investigación muestra fallas de comunicación entre los profesionales de salud y la familia. CONCLUSIÓN: es imprescindible crear vínculos y establecer comunicación entre los profesionales de salud y los familiares del niño con parálisis cerebral. De este modo se podría ayudar en la revelación y comprensión del diagnóstico, en la aceptación de la condición, en efectivar los cuidados de la familia al niño y en la formación de redes de apoyo social.
Repercussão de intervenção educativa no conhecimento da equipe de enfermagem sobre os cuidados no uso da derivação ventricular externa em pediatria
Authors: Manzo Bruna Figueiredo , Macedo Karoline de Oliveira , Barbosa Leticia Maria , Simão Delma Aurélia da Silva , Souza Raissa Silva , Correa Allana dos Reis , Costa Anna Caroline Leite
Published: July 2019

OBJETIVO: analizar la repercusión de la intervención educativa en el conocimiento teórico del personal de enfermería sobre cuidados en el manejo del drenaje ventricular externo en pediatría. Estudio de intervención no controlado, con diseño antes – después. MÉTODO: se aplicó la prueba antes y después para la recogida de datos sobre el conocimiento de los profesionales acerca de los cuidados de pacientes pediátricos con drenaje ventricular externo. Entre las pruebas antes y después se realizó la intervención educativa con simulación clínica como estratégia de enseñanza. En el estudio participaron 41 profesionales de enfermería. Se constató más asertividad después de la intervención educativa, principalmente en lo referente al uso de la técnica aséptica para realizar el vaciado de la bolsa recolectora (p=0,021). Los análisis de correlación de la prueba anterior revelaron no haber ninguna correlación entre la cantidad de errores y alguna de las variables sociodemográficas. Sin embargo, en la prueba posterior se identificó la correlación significativa entre la cantidad de errores y la edad de los profesionales (rho=0,340; p=0,015); el tiempo de graduación (rho= 0,414; p=0,004); y el tiempo de trabajo en la unidad (rho=0,428; p=0,004). El resultado indica que los profesionales con más edad, más tiempo de profesión y de trabajo en la unidad aprovecharon menos la intervención educativa y que cometieron más errores. La intervención educativa usando la estrategia de la simulación clínica ha permitido aumentar el conocimiento de los participantes y podría adoptarse en la educación permanente con miras a mejorar la calidad asistencial.
Transferência de cuidado na perspectiva de profissionais de enfermagem de um pronto-socorro
Authors: Alves Marilia , Melo Clayton Lima
Published: July 2019

OBJETIVO: comprender la visión de los profesionales de enfermería de urgencias y emergencias sobre el traspaso de cuidados de pacientes. MÉTODO: estudio de caso cualitativo, llevado a cabo con 14 profesionales de enfermería de urgencias y emergencias de un hospital público. Los datos se recogieron en marzo de 2017 por medio de entrevistas y observación y se analizaron según su contenido. RESULTADOS: quedaron evidentes la comprensión y la práctica del traspaso de cuidados de pacientes por parte de enfermeros y técnicos de enfermería. Los profesionales mencionaron fragmentación en el traspaso de cuidados relacionada con la comunicación, el trabajo en equipo y en la atención centrada en la persona. Sin embargo, demostraron compromiso con la continuidad de la atención, realzando los cambios de guardias y las transferencias internas y externas de pacientes. Para el personal de enfermería y el traspaso de cuidados, el enfermero es el referente ya que es el profesional clave para las tareas del equipo multidisciplinario. Los profesionales buscan superar las dificultades impuestas por la infraestructura, el exceso de pacientes, la comunicación y el trabajo en equipo, que podrían comprometer el traspaso seguro de cuidados y de su continuidad. CONCLUSIÓN: el personal de enfermería participa del traspaso de cuidados de pacientes en urgencias y emergencias y muestra responsabilidad con la continuidad de cuidados. Deberían implementarse acciones que favorezcan la comunicación, el trabajo en equipo y la atención centrada en el paciente, como medida de seguridad del paciente en el traspaso de cuidados.
Inserção da mulher enfermeira no corpo auxiliar feminino da reserva na marinha do brasil
Authors: Sell Camilla Telemberg , Padilha Maria Itayra , Villarinho Mariana Vieira , Maliska Isabel Cristina Alves , Benedet Silvana Alves , Bellaguarda Maria Ligia dos Reis
Published: July 2019

OBJETIVO: relatar la inclusión de la mujer enfermera en la Marina de Brasil por medio del Cuerpo Auxiliar Femenino de la Reserva de la Marina y realzar sus logros y aportes entre los años 1980 y 1997. MÉTODO: estudio cuantitativo de enfoque histórico social, con ocho entrevistas realizadas según la técnica de historia oral y fuentes documentales. Los datos se analizaron por temas. RESULTADOS: se observaron tres temas: inclusión de la mujer enfermera en la Marina de Brasil y sus logros a través del tiempo; contribución de las mujeres al ambiente de las Fuerzas Armadas y la formación profesional; y significado de ser mujer, enfermera y militar. CONCLUSIÓN: las enfermeras militares han contribuido a la feminización de la profesión en el ambiente militar y, asimismo, a que la Enfermería se torne más profesional en ese ambiente.
Prazer e sofrimento no trabalho: estudo com mulheres terceirizadas que atuam nos serviços gerais em uma Instituição Federal de Ensino Superior
Authors: Silva Josane Sodré Cupertino , Garcia Fernando Coutinho
Published: July 2019

Este estudo buscou descrever e analisar as vivências de prazer e sofrimento no trabalho de mulheres terceirizadas que atuam nos serviços gerais em uma Instituição Pública de Ensino Superior no estado de Minas Gerais. Com vista a atender os objetivos da pesquisa, foi realizada uma pesquisa descritiva com abordagem qualitativa. A coleta de dados se deu por meio de cinco entrevistas semiestruturadas com mulheres terceirizados que atuam na Instituição pesquisada. Os principais resultados apontaram que as entrevistadas consideram o seu trabalho prazeroso e tranquilo, possuindo tempo disponível para realização das tarefas. Com relação ao sentido do trabalho, as vivências de prazer se manifestam por meio dos incentivos, elogios e orgulho pelo trabalho realizado e recompensa financeira. As vivências de sofrimento foram manifestadas pelas cobranças excessivas, pela falta de reconhecimento, pelo monitoramento excessivo e a falta de liberdade para trabalhar. As mulheres utilizam estratégias individuais para lidar com a fiscalização e a cobrança por desempenho e procuram exercitar o autocontrole, desabafar com colegas do trabalho, relaxar e voltar-se para a família. Em se tratando de danos físicos, as entrevistadas sofrem com tendinite, problemas de coluna, problemas de circulação e hérnia de disco. Em termos de danos psicossociais, elas vivenciaram conflitos nas relações familiares ou sociais em decorrência da situação de trabalho.
Incidência da Síndrome de Burnout em docentes do ensino superior no noroeste do Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Dessbesell Vanessa Hasper , Fabricio Adriane , Kelm Martinho Luís
Published: July 2019

O objetivo deste artigo é identificar a incidência da síndrome de burnout no trabalho em docentes de instituições de ensino superior. Burnout é aquilo que deixa de funcionar por falta de energia, ou seja, uma pessoa que não tem mais um bom desempenho físico e mental, que produz desgaste progressivo da relação do sujeito com sua atividade profissional. Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva tipo survey, com abordagem quantitativa e qualitativa dos dados. Os sujeitos da pesquisa foram 67 docentes de instituições de ensino superior no noroeste do Estado Rio Grande do Sul. O instrumento de pesquisa foi o Maslach Burnout Inventory Educators Survey (MBI-ED). Identificou-se que os docentes não apresentam burnout, mas 51,31% apresentam tendência ao seu desenvolvimento. As evidências contribuem para definição de ações estratégicas na área de gestão humana de pessoas nas instituições de ensino superior específicas ao grupo de docentes.O objetivo deste artigo é identificar a incidência da Síndrome de Burnout no trabalho em docentes de instituições de ensino superior. Burnout é aquilo que deixa de funcionar por falta de energia, ou seja, uma pessoa que não tem mais um bom desempenho físico e mental, que produz desgaste progressivo da relação do sujeito com sua atividade profissional. Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva tipo survey, com abordagem quantitativa e qualitativa dos dados. Os sujeitos da pesquisa foram 67 docentes de instituições de ensino superior no noroeste do Estado Rio Grande do Sul. O instrumento de pesquisa foi o Maslach Burnout Inventory Educators Survey (MBI-ED). Identificou-se que os docentes não apresentam burnout, mas 51,31% apresentam tendência ao seu desenvolvimento. As evidências contribuem para definição de ações estratégicas na área de gestão humana de pessoas nas instituições de ensino superior específicas ao grupo de docentes.
Determinação de hidrocarbonetos em sedimentos de canais de drenagem pluvial Pelotas/RS
Authors: Sanches Filho Pedro José , Mesquita Gisseli Oliveira de
Published: July 2019

A qualidade das águas superficiais, de infiltração e águas subterrâneas é influenciada pelos poluentes coletados das superfícies impermeabililzadas e transportados pelo escoamento das águas pluviais urbanas (runoff). Dentre os constituintes do runoff urbano os hidrocarbonetos são considerados indicadores geoquímicos e podem inferir sobre as diferentes fontes de contaminação. Estes compostos são facilmente adsorvidos ao material particulado sendo acumulado nos sedimentos que atuam como um reservatório para contaminantes hidrofóbicos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o impacto das cargas de hidrocarbonetos transportadas pelo runoff urbano. Desta forma, estudou-se um canal de drenagem pluvial que atravessa a área urbana de Pelotas/RS, avaliando os níveis de n-alcanos, HTP (hidrocarbonetos totais de petróleo), Alifáticos, Misturas Complexas Não Resolvidas (MCNR) e suas relações com as fontes de contaminação. Os valores HTP variaram entre 4,2 x 105 μg kg-1 a 9,9 x 105 μg kg-1. O teor alifático total indicou contaminação crônica. O estudo comprovou a predominância de n-alcanos entre C23 e C35 em todos os pontos. O total de n-alcanos variou de 1,8 x 104 a 7,8 x 104 μg kg-1. Os resultados apontaram para fontes mistas de contaminação. Os níveis de hidrocarbonetos (HTP, alifáticos e n-alcanos) foram considerados elevados, confirmando o impacto do escoamento urbano no sistema de drenagem da cidade e seu consequente impacto nos recursos hídricos.
From socialist icons to post-socialist attractions: oconicity of socialist heritage in central and eastern Europe
Authors: Naumov Nikola , Weidenfeld Adi
Published: July 2019

The 1989 fall of the Iron Curtain marked the beginning of new economic, socio-cultural and political realities for the former socialist states in Central and Eastern Europe. Along with the economic restructuring from statecentralised to market economy, democratisation and liberalisation initiated a transformation of the socialist urban space, which was characterised by the changing role of its iconic landmarks. This conceptual paper examines these post-1989 changes, which range between the removal of these landmarks and their transition into market led iconic and flagship attractions. The paper identifies the changing role of tourism from a topbottom orchestrated to a market led activity, which explains the transformation of some of these landmarks. It introduces a new framework for studying this process by suggesting that iconisation, de-iconisation and re-iconisation processes are interrelated to other strategies and approaches to the transition of the socialist urban landscape into a western market economy. The paper identifies avenues for further research and provides some recommendations for improving the management of similar processes.
Podłoże teoretyczne podejścia Smart Villages w polityce UE. Perspektywa geograficzna = Theoretical considerations on the Smart Villages approach in the EU Policy: A geographical perspective
Authors: Wolski Oskar , Wójcik Marcin
Published: July 2019

Inteligentne wioski są obecnie dyskutowanym podejściem do rozwoju obszarów wiejskich w ramach polityki unijnej. Uwzględnia ono zróżnicowanie obszarów wiejskich i odmienną specyfikę ich wyzwań rozwojowych, a centralną rolę przypisuje społecznościom lokalnym. W założeniach jego celem jest kształtowanie odpowiednich cech i postaw tychże społeczności umożliwiających tworzenie odpowiednich warunków dla rozwoju, a nie planowanie tego procesu. Podejście to jest rezultatem ewolucji polityki rozwoju obszarów wiejskich, która wynika z kierunku i dynamiki przemian obszarów wiejskich oraz przemian ich społecznego postrzegania. Dlatego celem pracy było ukazanie Smart Villages w kontekście wybranych, współczesnych koncepcji teoretycznych rozwoju obszarów wiejskich. Praca ma charakter teoretyczno-poznawczy. W debacie na temat rozwoju inteligentnego reprezentuje perspektywę geograficzną. Inspirację dla niej stanowiły przemyślenia autorów na temat współczesnej specyfiki rozwoju lokalnego oraz ewolucji polityk dotyczących tego szczebla.
Digitisation as a tool to promote transparency between collections: the case of the Baltic amber from the Königsberg collection at the Museum of Comparative Zoology
Authors: Pérez-de la Fuente Ricardo , Gehler Alexander , Farnum Charles W. , Farrell Brian D.
Published: July 2019

A total of 383 Baltic amber samples, including 43 type specimens, held at the Museum of Comparative Zoology (MCZ), Harvard University, for near a century were found to belong to the classic amber collection from the Albertus-Universität of Königsberg. This discovery was greatly facilitated by the public availability online of digital images produced during a four year project that digitised the over 30,000 samples from the MCZ’s fossil insect collection.The amber samples were hand carried and reincorporated to the portion of the original Königsberg collection that was saved from World War II, held at the Geowissenschaftliches Museum from the Geowissenschaftliches Zentrum of the Georg-August-Universität,Göttingen. This study showcases the importance of sharing collection data through public digitised records, and highlights the understanding of digitisation not only as a tool of education, public engagement, and research, but also of rediscovery, tracking, repatriation, and ultimately safeguard of the movable palaeontological heritage on a global scale.
Managing palaeontological heritage: a brief overview of policy and practice in England
Authors: Larwood Jonathan. G. , Prosser Colin D.
Published: July 2019

Fossil collecting for scientific and educational reasons, as well as to support natural curiosity, has taken place in England since at least the late eighteenth century. It was not, however, until the late nineteenth, and particularly the mid-twentieth century, that site-based conservation of palaeontological heritage, and the management of collecting, was established. This paper provides a brief overview of the development of the policy and practice of palaeontological heritage management in England. It includes an outline of the establishment of national legislation, and a summary of the practical approaches to managing palaeontological sites and the collection of fossils that have been adopted. A number of examples are used to illustrate the application of this approach in different circumstances, including the coastal and quarrying environments.
Presentación al volumen: Patrimonio paleontológico
Authors: Fernández-Martínez Esperanza , Peñalver  Mollá Enrique
Published: July 2019

Este número de la revista SJP está dedicado a recoger diferentes perspectivas sobre los fósiles y los yacimientos paleontológicos desde el punto de vista del patrimonio. El patrimonio paleontológico comprende aquellos yacimientos y fósiles a los que se ha otorgado un valor cultural, sea de tipo científi co, educativo o recreativo. Como tal patrimonio, el paleontológico tiene algunos rasgos específi cos entre los que destacan el hecho de estar constituido a la vez por elementos muebles (fósiles) e inmuebles (yacimientos), y el gran atractivo que ejercen los fósiles entre el público general, una cualidad que es parcialmente responsable del elevado riesgo de degradación que presenta por expolio. Otro rasgo de este patrimonio es que en España se encuentra vinculado a dos normativas diferentes: las derivadas de la Ley 16/1985, de 25 de junio, del Patrimonio Histórico Español, y las vinculadas a la Ley 42/2007, de 13 de diciembre, del Patrimonio Natural y de la Biodiversidad (y de su modifi cación en la Ley 33/2015 de 21 de septiembre). Es importante señalar que, a pesar de esta duplicidad legislativa, el paleontológico es uno de los patrimonios más amenazados en nuestro país, ya que en la práctica ninguna de estas legislaciones ha asegurado la conservación de los yacimientos y el uso responsable de sus fósiles.
The Relationship between Antenatal Care with Childbirth Complication in Indonesian’s Mothers (Data Analysis of The Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey 2012)
Authors: Bantas Krisnawati , Aryastuti Nurul , Gayatri Dwi
Published: July 2019

Labor complications often lead to maternal death. A good antenatal care can reduce maternal and infant mortality. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between antenatal care and labor complication among Indonesian’s mothers. Data of the Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey (IDHS) 2012 from 33 Provinces were used in this study. Samples consisted of 11.803 women aged 15-49 years who delivered baby at sometimes during the last 5 years before survey. A cross-sectional design was used.  Variables in the study consisted of dependent variable (labor complication), main independent variable (antenatal care) and potential confounder variables including   maternal age in the last labor, mother’s education, number of parity, preceding birth interval, birth attendance, place of delivery, a history of pregnancy complications, history of previous labor complication and multiple pregnancies. A logistic regression was used for analyzing data. Results of this study showed that the prevalence of labor complications was 49.2% and the prevalence of poor antenatal cares (do not use a standard criteria recommended by Indonesian Health Ministry) was 91.2%. After controlling for all potential confounder variables, this study showed that, mothers with a poor antenatal care had a 1.3 times higher risk of labor complications than mothers with a good antenatal care (POR 1.3, 95% CI: 1.1 - 1.4).
ML277 specifically enhances the fully activated open state of KCNQ1 by modulating VSD-pore coupling
Authors: Hou Panpan , Shi Jingyi , White Kelli McFarland , Gao Yuan , Cui Jianmin
Published: July 2019

Upon membrane depolarization, the KCNQ1 potassium channel opens at the intermediate (IO) and activated (AO) states of the stepwise voltage-sensing domain (VSD) activation. In the heart, KCNQ1 associates with KCNE1 subunits to form IKs channels that regulate heart rhythm. KCNE1 suppresses the IO state so that the IKs channel opens only to the AO state. Here, we tested modulations of human KCNQ1 channels by an activator ML277 in Xenopus oocytes. It exclusively changes the pore opening properties of the AO state without altering the IO state, but does not affect VSD activation. These observations support a distinctive mechanism responsible for the VSD-pore coupling at the AO state that is sensitive to ML277 modulation. ML277 provides insights and a tool to investigate the gating mechanism of KCNQ1 channels, and our study reveals a new strategy for treating long QT syndrome by specifically enhancing the AO state of native IKs currents.
Differences in biomass and silica content in typical plant communities with ecotones in the Min River estuary of southeast China
Authors: Gao Hui , Zhai Shuijing , Sun Zhigao , Liu Juan , Tong Chuan
Published: July 2019

Silica (Si) is a basic nutrient requirement for many aquatic organisms and its biogeochemical cycle plays an important role in estuarine coastal ecosystems. However, little is known about the role Si plays during plant–plant interactive processes in the marsh ecosystems. Here, variations in biomass, biogenic silica (BSi) content, and available Si content of Cyperus malaccensis-dominated marshes, Phragmites australis-dominated marshes, and their ecotonal marshes were studied in the Shanyutan marsh in the Min River estuary, China. Results showed that C. malaccensis and P. australis biomass in ecotones was lower than those in typical communities by 46.4% and 46.3%, respectively. BSi content in aboveground organs of C. malaccensis and culms and roots of P. australis was lower in ecotones than in typical communities, whereas BSi content in other organs showed the opposite trend. Biomass allocation in C. malaccensis and P. australis roots in ecotones was higher by 56.9% and 19.5%, respectively, and BSi stock in C. malaccensis and P. australis roots was higher than that in typical communities by 120.9% and 18.9%, respectively. Available Si content in ecotonal marsh soils was 12.6% greater than that in typical communities. Thus, the two plant species may use different strategies for Si accumulation and allocation in ecotones to adapt to the competitive environment. P. australis may expand primarily via occupation of wider aboveground space, thereby increasing the Si accumulation capacity in aboveground organs. Meanwhile, C. malaccensis may increase the Si allocation capacity of its roots to withstand the pressure from P. australis. This study will provide new insights into marsh plant competition from the perspective of Si, which can also benefit plant management in marsh ecosystems.
Patterned progression of gut microbiota associated with necrotizing enterocolitis and late onset sepsis in preterm infants: a prospective study in a Chinese neonatal intensive care unit
Authors: Liu Jiayi , Li Yuqing , Feng Yi , Pan Liya , Xie Zhoulonglong , Yan Zhilong , Zhang Li , Li Mingkun , Zhao Jianhua , Sun Jianhua , Hong Li
Published: July 2019

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and late-onset sepsis (LOS) are two common premature birth complications with high morbidity and mortality. Recent studies in Europe and America have linked gut microbiota dysbiosis to their etiology. However, similar studies in Asian populations remain scant. In this pilot study, we profiled gut microbiota of 24 Chinese preterm infants from birth till death or discharge from NICU. Four of them developed NEC and three developed LOS. Unexpectedly, we detected highly-diversified microbiota with similar compositions in all patients shortly after birth. However, as patients aged, the microbial diversities in case groups differed significantly from that of the control group. These differences emerged after the third day of life and persisted throughout the course of both NEC and LOS. Using a Zero-Inflated Beta Regression Model with Random Effects (ZIBR), we detected higher Bacillus (p = 0.032) and Solibacillus (p = 0.047) before the onset of NEC and LOS. During NEC progression, Enterococcus, Streptococcus and Peptoclostridium were the dominant genera while during LOS progression; Klebsiella was the only dominant genus that was also detected by the diagnostic hemoculture. These results warrant further studies to identify causative microbial patterns and underlying mechanisms.
Extinction risk of narrowly distributed species of seed plants in Brazil due to habitat loss and climate change
Authors: Silva José Maria Cardoso da , Rapini Alessandro , Barbosa Luis Cláudio F. , Torres Roger R.
Published: July 2019

In a world where changes in land cover and climate happen faster than ever due to the expansion of human activities, narrowly distributed species are predicted to be the first to go extinct. Studies projecting species extinction in tropical regions consider either habitat loss or climate change as drivers of biodiversity loss but rarely evaluate them together. Here, the contribution of these two factors to the extinction risk of narrowly distributed species (with ranges smaller than 10,000 km2) of seed plants endemic to a fifth-order watershed in Brazil (microendemics) is assessed. We estimated the Regional Climate Change Index (RCCI) of these watersheds (areas with microendemics) and projected three scenarios of land use up to the year 2100 based on the average annual rates of habitat loss in these watersheds from 2000 to 2014. These scenarios correspond to immediate conservation action (scenario 1), long-term conservation action (scenario 2), and no conservation action (scenario 3). In each scenario, areas with microendemics were classified into four classes: (1) areas with low risk, (2) areas threatened by habitat loss, (3) areas threatened by climate change, and (4) areas threatened by climate change and habitat loss. We found 2,354 microendemic species of seed plants in 776 areas that altogether cover 17.5% of Brazil. Almost 70% (1,597) of these species are projected to be under high extinction risk by the end of the century due to habitat loss, climate change, or both, assuming that these areas will not lose habitat in the future due to land use. However, if habitat loss in these areas continues at the prevailing annual rates, the number of threatened species is projected to increase to more than 85% (2,054). The importance of climate change and habitat loss as drivers of species extinction varies across phytogeographic domains, and this variation requires the adoption of retrospective and prospective conservation strategies that are context specific. We suggest that tropical countries, such as Brazil, should integrate biodiversity conservation and climate change policies (both mitigation and adaptation) to achieve win-win social and environmental gains while halting species extinction.
Comprehensive assessment of paddy soil quality under land consolidation: a novel perspective of microbiology
Authors: Lin Yaoben , Ye Yanmei , Wu Cifang , Yang Jianhui , Hu Yiming , Shi Haokun
Published: July 2019

Soil quality assessment is an important means to demonstrate how effective land consolidation is. However, the existing assessment system is not sufficient to reflect actual soil quality. So, the purpose of this study is to integrate abiological and biological indicators into a comprehensive assessment to evaluate the paddy soil quality under different land consolidation practices. Soil samples were collected from 35 paddy sites under different land consolidation practices including land merging, land leveling (LL), ditch construction (DC) and application of organic fertilizer (AO). A total of 10 paddy sites were selected under conventional tillage (CT) from non-land consolidation area as a control group in Y county, China. The results indicated that soil organic matter (OM), total nitrogen (TN), available phosphorus, bacterial functional diversity (BFD), bacterial and fungal abundances were significantly improved. Fields under LL, among all the land consolidation practices, might still face the risk of land degradation caused by low TN, OM and microbial diversity. High microbial biomass, BFD and OM were significantly higher in fields under AO in nutrient cycle. According to the results of comprehensive assessment, the samples with severe heavy metal contamination and low microbial diversity were generally concentrated in CT. These results indicated that land consolidation was an efficient technique to improve soil quality and could achieve higher quality of agricultural products.