bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Protection of L1 nerve roots in vertebral osteotomy for severe rigid thoracolumbar spine deformity
Authors: Liao Hang , Miao Houguang , Xie Peng , Wang Yueyue , Li Ningdao , Zheng Guizhou , Li Xuedong , Du Shixin
Published: October 2019

Background: This is a retrospective study of the use of parallel endplate osteotomy (PEO) for correction of severe rigid thoracolumbar spine deformity. Methods : From July 2016 to June 2017, 10 patients with severe rigid thoracolumbar spine deformity underwent PEO on T12 or L1 vertebrae were studied. Results : Following PEO performed at T12 or L1, the kyphosis and scoliosis correction rates reached averages of 77.4 ± 8.5% and 76.6 ± 6.8%, intraoperative bleeding 1990 ± 1010 ml, operation time 7.12 ± 3.88 h. One year after surgery, the SF-36 scores of physical function, role-physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social function, role-emotional and mental health from 60 ± 30, 47 ± 33, 44 ± 30, 32 ± 18, 50 ±30, 46 ± 29, 26 ± 40 and 52 ± 20 to 81 ± 16, 69 ± 19, 73 ± 11, 66 ± 21, 74 ± 16, 74 ± 24, 63 ± 37 and 76 ± 12, respectively (P < 0.01). Three patients had symptoms of L1 nerve root injury, as reflected by knee extension and hip flexion of lower limb weakness and inner thigh numbness, which further confirmed by electromyography. Conclusions : The parallel endplate osteotomy is simple, results in less bleeding, spinal cord and nerve root under direct vision and can effectively and safely correct severe rigid thoracolumbarspine deformity with better clinical results. However, it is important to identify, separate and protect L1 nerve roots during surgery in cases where patients have symptoms of back pain, muscle weakness and leg numbness on the convex side after surgery. Key words: Thoracolumbar deformity, Nerve roots injury, L1 nerve roots, Parallel endplate osteotomy
Significant association between serum resistin and hypersensitive troponin I levels in patients with a first ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
Authors: Zhu Yong , Hu Chengping , Du Yu , Liu Yan , Liu Jinxing , Zhang Jianwei , Cheng Guojie , Han Hongya , Zhao Qi , Tong Zichuan , Zhao Yingxin
Published: October 2019

Background Resistin, a proinflammatory adipocytokine secreted predominately by macrophages in humans, plays an important role in the pathogenesis and development of atherosclerosis. The present research mainly investigated the association between serum resistin level and peak hypersensitive cardiac troponin I (hs-cTnI) in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).Methods We consecutively enrolled 92 patients with a first STEMI in this cross-sectional and observational study. Resistin concentrations upon admission and 24 h and 72 h after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) were all measured. The change in resistin (δ Resistin) was defined as (serum resistin concentration at admission)-(serum resistin concentration 24 h after intervention).Results Serum resistin concentration decreased rapidly after primary PCI. Resistin at admission correlated positively with tumour necrosis factor-α (r = 0.522, p<0.001) and macrophage migration inhibitory factor (r = 0.471, p<0.001). Additionally, resistin at admission correlated negatively with the reactive oxygen species scavengers superoxide dismutase (r = -0.261, p = 0.012) and glutathione peroxidase (r = -0.235, p = 0.024). Most importantly, serum resistin concentrations upon admission (r = 0.381, p<0.001) and 24 h (r = 0.372, p<0.001) and 72 h (r = 0.347, p = 0.001) after primary PCI all correlated with peak hs-cTnI, while δ Resistin was not associated with peak hs-cTnI. After multiple linear regression analysis, serum resistin (beta = 13.593, 95% CI 5.951 to 21.235, p < 0.001) at admission and 24 h (beta = 13.972, 95% CI 5.662 to 22.282, p = 0.001) and 72 h (beta = 14.455, 95% CI 5.178 to 23.733, p = 0.003) after intervention remained associated with peak hs-cTnI.Conclusions In our present research, serum resistin concentrations at different time points all correlated positively with peak hs-cTnI, which may suggest that serum resistin concentrations during the acute phase of STEMI are useful for forecasting myocardial infarction size and prognosis in patients after primary PCI. Additionally, our research also indicated that resistin may regulate myocardial IRI partly by promoting the inflammatory process and oxidative stress.
Using a Hepatitis B surveillance system evaluation in Fujian, Hainan, and Gansu Provinces to improve data quality and assess program effectiveness, China, 2015
Authors: Zheng Hui , Millman Alexander J. , Rainey Jeanette J. , Wang Fuzhen , Zhang Rui , Chen Hong , Yin Zundong , Wang Huaqing , zhang Guomin
Published: October 2019

Background: Monitoring hepatitis B surveillance data is important for evaluating progress towards global hepatitis B elimination goals. Accurate classification of acute and chronic hepatitis infections is essential for assessing program effectiveness. Methods: We evaluated hepatitis B case-reporting at six hospitals in Fujian, Hainan and Gansu provinces in 2015 to assess the accuracy of case classification. We linked National Notifiable Disease Reporting System (NNDRS) HBV case-reports with hospital information systems and extracted information on age, gender, admission ward and viral hepatitis diagnosis from medical records. To assess accuracy, we compared NNDRS reported case-classifications with the national HBV case definitions. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with misclassification. Results: Of the 1,420 HBV cases reported to NNDRS, 23 (6.5%) of the 352 acute reports and 648 (60.7%) of the 1,068 chronic reports were correctly classified. Of the remaining, 318 (22.4%) were misclassified and 431 (30.4%) could not be classified due to the lack of supporting information. Based on the multivariable analysis, HBV cases reported from Hainan (aOR=1.8; 95% CI: 1.3-2.4) and Gansu (aOR=12.7; 95% CI: 7.7-20.1) along with reports from grade 2 hospitals (aOR=1.6; 95% CI:1.2-2.2) and those from non-HBV related departments (aOR=5.3; 95% CI: 4.1-7.0) were independently associated with being ‘misclassified’ in NNDRS. Conclusions: We identified discrepancies in the accuracy of HBV case-reporting in the project hospitals. Onsite training on the use of anti-HBc IgM testing as well as on HBV case definitions and reporting procedures are needed to accurately assess program effectiveness and ensure case-patients are referred to appropriate treatment and care. Routine surveillance evaluations such as this can be useful for improving data quality and monitoring program effectiveness.
Herbicides for Control of Wild Garlic in Turfgrass
Authors: Small Zachary D. , McCurdy James D. , Begitschke Erick D. , Richard Michael P.
Published: October 2019

Wild garlic (Allium vineale) is an annual winter weed in managed turfgrass. Its dark green, upright stems are easily distinguishable among low-lying, dormant warm-season grasses. Experiments were conducted to determine the effectiveness of synthetic auxin and acetolactate synthase (ALS) inhibiting herbicides for post-emergence control of wild garlic. Trials were conducted in 2016 and 2017. Throughout both trial years, synthetic auxin herbicides exhibited visual control quicker than ALS inhibitors at the initial assessment date 20 d after application (DAA). Conversely, at the final assessment date 49 DAA, ALS inhibitors were the only treatments that controlled wild garlic by more than 85%. In 2016, plots treated with 2,4-D + dicamba + mecoprop at 4 pt/acre exhibited 88% visual control when assessed 20 DAA, but this level had decreased to 51% by 49 DAA. Similarly, visual control in plots treated with 2,4-D + mecoprop + dicamba + carfentrazone-ethyl at 4 pt/acre decreased from 59% to 56% and 82% to 18% between assessment dates in 2016 and 2017, respectively. Metsulfuron-methyl at 0.5 fl oz/acre controlled wild garlic 94% and 91% at the 49 DAA assessment date, whereas sulfentrazone + metsulfuron-methyl at 0.41 lb/acre controlled wild garlic 93% and 95% at the same assessment dates in 2016 and 2017, respectively. Future research should consider tank mixes of auxin-mimicking and ALS-inhibiting herbicides as potential routes for quick burndown and season-long control.
Iron Sulphur Cluster [Fe4S4(SPh)4]2– Catalyzed Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 on Carbon Electrodes in [Bu4N][BF4]-DMF Mixture
Authors: Alenezi Khalaf M.
Published: October 2019

Background:

An efficient, selective and durable electrocatalytic carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction system is a prerequisite to tackle energy and pollution-related issues. In this context, both organic and inorganic materials have gained a significant interest worldwide.

Objective:

In the present work, the electrocatalytic reduction activity of an iron-sulphur (Fe-S) cluster, [Fe4S4(SPh)4]2– for CO2 → carbon monoxide (CO) conversion has been investigated. The effect of catalyst concentration on the yield of CO and H2 was determined. Besides, the influence of reaction conditions (presence or absence of a Brønsted acid, electrolysis time etc.) on faradaic yield and product selectivity was also investigated.

Methods:

Cyclic voltammetry (CV) was carried out on vitreous carbon electrode in 0.1 M [Bu4N] [BF4]-DMF electrolyte. At the end of electrolysis, products were collected by tight-gas syringe and analyzed by gas chromatography (GC) system coupled with a thermal conductivity detector.

Results:

The Fe-S cluster was found to efficiently catalyse the process on carbon electrode in 0.1 M [Bu4N][BF4]-DMF electrolyte. Moreover, the presence of cluster shifted the reduction potential by ~ 200 mV towards the positive. GC analysis confirmed the formation of CO with a current efficiency of ca. 70%. On the other hand, 12% H2 was observed at the end of electrocatalysis.

Conclusion:

In summary, Fe-S cluster was used for the electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 in 0.1 M [Bu4N][BF4]-DMF electrolyte. The use of cluster (catalyst) was found to be important for CO2 reduction as no CO was detected in the absence of the catalyst. This study highlights the potential application of Fe-S cluster for CO2 reduction.
KOMPETENSI MINIMAL PROFESI SEKRETARIS DIREKSI DI SEPULUH PERUSAHAAN INDONESIA
Authors: Selfiana Selfiana
Published: October 2019

Abstrak: Kompetensi Minimal Profesi Sekretaris Direksi di Sepuluh Perusahaan Indonesia. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk melakukan pemetaan terhadap kompetensi minimal yang harus dimiliki oleh seorang sekretaris direksi agar memiiki kemampuan yang tinggi guna penyelesaian tugas dan tanggungjawabnya dengan baik. Diharapkan juga agar penelitian ini dapat menjadi rujukan bagi calon sekretaris direksi dalam mempersiapkan dengan tepat dalam membangun kompetensi yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan profesi tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kompetensi utama yang harus dimiliki sekretaris direksi adalah pribadi yang dapat dipercaya, memiliki perhatian pada pekerjaannya, memiliki pengetahuan berbahasa asing, memiliki keahlian menggunakan bahasa Indonesia dan bahasa asing, memiliki ketrampilan berkomunikasi serta memiliki pengalaman kerja di bidang perkantoran dan tata usaha kantor. Kata kunci: Kompetensi, Sekretaris. Abstract: Minimum Competence Secretary of Director in Ten Indonesian Companies. The purpose of this study is to map the minimum competencies that must be owned by a director's secretary so that they have a high ability to properly complete their duties and responsibilities. It is also hoped that this research can be a reference for prospective secretaries of directors in preparing properly in developing competencies that are in accordance with the needs of the profession. This research use desciptive qualitative approach. The results showed that the main competencies that the directors' secretaries must possess are individuals who can be trusted, have attention to their work, have foreign language knowledge, have expertise in using Indonesian and foreign languages, have communication skills and have work experience in office and office administration. Keyword: Competence, Secretary.
Landscape of Participant-Centric Initiatives for Medical Research in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan: Scoping Review (Preprint)
Authors: Hamakawa Nao , Nakano Rumiko , Kogetsu Atsushi , Coathup Victoria , Kaye Jane , Yamamoto Beverley Anne , Kato Kazuto
Published: October 2019

BACKGROUND

Information and communication technology (ICT) has made remarkable progress in recent years and is being increasingly applied to medical research. This technology has the potential to facilitate the active involvement of research participants. Digital platforms that enable participants to be involved in the research process are called participant-centric initiatives (PCIs). Several PCIs have been reported in the literature, but no scoping reviews have been carried out. Moreover, detailed methods and features to aid in developing a clear definition of PCIs have not been sufficiently elucidated to date.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this scoping review is to describe the recent trends in, and features of, PCIs across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan.

METHODS

We applied a methodology suggested by Levac et al to conduct this scoping review. We searched electronic databases—MEDLINE (Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online), Embase (Excerpta Medica Database), CINAHL (Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature), PsycINFO, and Ichushi-Web—and sources of grey literature, as well as internet search engines—Google and Bing. We hand-searched through key journals and reference lists of the relevant articles. Medical research using ICT was eligible for inclusion if there was a description of the active involvement of the participants.

RESULTS

Ultimately, 21 PCIs were identified that have implemented practical methods and modes of various communication activities, such as patient forums and use of social media, in the field of medical research. Various methods of decision making that enable participants to become involved in setting the agenda were also evident.

CONCLUSIONS

This scoping review is the first study to analyze the detailed features of PCIs and how they are being implemented. By clarifying the modes and methods of various forms of communication and decision making with patients, this review contributes to a better understanding of patient-centric involvement, which can be facilitated by PCIs.

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RR2-10.2196/resprot.7407
Patient-Centric Scheduling With the Implementation of Health Information Technology to Improve the Patient Experience and Access to Care: Retrospective Case-Control Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Chung Sukyung , Martinez Meghan C , Frosch Dominick L , Jones Veena G , Chan Albert S
Published: October 2019

BACKGROUND

Cancellations and rescheduling of doctor’s appointments are common. An automated rescheduling system has the potential to facilitate the rescheduling process so that newly opened slots are promptly filled by patients who need and can take the slot. Building on an existing online patient portal, a large health care system adopted an automated rescheduling system, Fast Pass, that sends out an earlier appointment offer to patients via email or SMS text messaging and allows patients to reschedule their appointment through the online portal.

OBJECTIVE

We examined the uptake of Fast Pass at its early stage of implementation. We assessed program features and patient and visit characteristics associated with higher levels of Fast Pass utilization and the association between Fast Pass use and no-show and cancellation rates.

METHODS

This study was a retrospective analysis of Fast Pass offers sent between July and December 2018. Multivariable logistic regression was used to assess the independent contribution of program, patient, and visit characteristics on the likelihood of accepting an offer. We then assessed the appointment outcome (completion, cancellation, or no-show) of Fast Pass offered appointments compared to appointments with the same patient and visit characteristics, but without an offer.

RESULTS

Of 177,311 Fast Pass offers sent, 14,717 (8.3%) were accepted. Overall, there was a 1.3 percentage point (38%) reduction in no-show rates among Fast Pass accepted appointments compared to other appointments with matching characteristics (P<.001). The offers were more likely to be accepted if they were sent in the evening (versus early morning), the first (versus repeated) offer for the same appointment, for a slot 1-31 days ahead (versus same-day), for later in a day (versus before 10am), for a primary care (versus specialty) visit, sent via SMS text messaging (versus email only), for an appointment made through the online patient portal (versus via phone call or in-person), or for younger adults aged 18-49 years (versus those aged 65 years or older; all at P<.001). Factors negatively associated with offer acceptance were a higher number of comorbidities (P=.02) and visits scheduled for chronic conditions (versus acute conditions only; P=.002).

CONCLUSIONS

An automated rescheduling system can improve patients’ access by reducing wait times for an appointment, with an added benefit of reducing no-shows by serving as a reminder of an upcoming appointment. Future modifications, such as increasing the adoption of SMS text messaging offers and targeting older adults or patients with complex conditions, may make the system more patient-centered and help promote wider utilization.
Trayectorias escolares de hijos de familias agrícolas migrantes en Sonora, México
Authors: Rojas Rangel Teresa de Jesús
Published: October 2019

El objetivo del artículo es analizar las trayectorias escolares de preescolar, primaria y secundaria de las/los hijos de familias agrícolas migrantes, y cómo los factores de riesgo, relacionados con los contextos socioeconómicos precarios y participación en los patrones de movilidad, influyen en sus recorridos escolares. Para ello se aplicaron cuestionarios e hicieron entrevistas semiestructuradas. Según los resultados, los asentamientos de dichas familias en zonas de atracción contribuyen a una mayor permanencia y continuidad de sus hijos/as en la escuela. En México este estudio es pionero en reconstruir las trayectorias escolares de quienes cursan hasta tercero de secundaria, pues los existentes están centrados en la educación primaria. Se encontró que un porcentaje alto de estudiantes termina la secundaria con trayectorias teóricas ideales y que una determinante fundamental para el logro exitoso de las trayectorias escolares son los arreglos familiares para permanecer en un solo lugar, a fin de que sus hijos/hijas concluyan la educación básica.
(IN)ESGOTÁVEIS E PROGRESSIVAS COMPREENSÕES: A ACCOUNTABILITY A PARTIR DA CORRENTE FILOSÓFICA HERMENÊUTICA
Authors: Castro Sabrina Olímpio Caldas de , Da Silva Jéssica Natália , Martin Débora Gonzaga
Published: October 2019

Existe um entendimento na literatura de que a accountability pode ser compreendida a partir de vários termos. Sendo assim, o objetivo desse estudo foi discutir a accountability a partir da perspectiva hermenêutica, apresentando elementos que podem corroborar o entendimento daquele termo como passível de análise desta abordagem. Para atender ao objetivo do estudo criou-se um ensaio teórico sobre os temas. Observou-se que alguns autores compreendem a accountability como a junção de vários elementos, como: responsabilidade, controle, transparência, prestação de contas, justificativas para as ações que foram ou deixaram de ser empreendidas, premiações e/ou castigo. Além disso, principalmente no contexto brasileiro e no âmbito da administração pública, a accountability é compreendida a partir da significação de seus elementos. Portanto, notou-se que o termo difere conforme a teoria ou contexto no qual o autor está inserido.
LIÇÕES DE NEGÓCIOS DE GAME OF THRONES E AS CRÔNICAS DE GELO E FOGO
Authors: Malanovicz Aline Vieira
Published: October 2019

Dentre as obras literárias e obras televisivas potencialmente apoiadoras do ensino de Gestão, destacam-se As Crônicas de Gelo e Fogo e Game of Thrones. O objetivo desta pesquisa é identificar temas da área de Gestão que podem ser ensinados e debatidos com o apoio da saga literária As Crônicas de Gelo e Fogo, de George R. R. Martin, e da série de televisão Game of Thrones, do canal HBO, no ensino de gestão. Depois de coletadas diferentes possibilidades de “lições” oferecidas pela saga para o ambiente de trabalho, a análise do conteúdo dos dados permitiu organizá-los em categorias. Entre as categorias identificadas, encontram-se principalmente temas ligados à Gestão de Pessoas, além de Estratégia, Informações, Estudos Organizacionais, Finanças e Logística. Como um resultado adicional, o trabalho de localização de suas referências em trechos exatos dos livros e episódios permitiu fornecer um repositório de material didático de apoio aos professores e estudantes para ilustração dos diversos temas tratados. Sugere-se, com base nesses achados, a efetiva realização de uma aula com uso dos materiais aqui analisados sobre As Crônicas de Gelo e Fogo e Game of Thrones, e o relato dessa experiência prática inovadora no ensino de gestão, para maior exploração e efetiva validação das possibilidades aqui propostas.
Gambaran Umum Kasus Frambusia setelah Pengobatan Massal dengan Azitromisin di Kota Jayapura
Authors: Arisanti Yuli , Tanjung Ratna , Cahyani Vatim Dwi
Published: October 2019

Yaws is still unfinished  health  problem  in Jayapura City, there is still have enclave yaw’s disease. This study aimed to know clinical and result of Rapid Test Diagnostic of yaws  after mass therapy used azitromisin and to know about sanitation according to yaws. These was descriptive and cross sectional study design. Method of this study are interview, clinical examination, RDT and lesion sampel using Darkfield microscope and microscope. From 229 respondences after mass therapy of azitromisin in Jayapura City consist of 113 boys and 116 girls. The youngest about 3 years old and the oldest about 15 years old. Most of them have already have good personal hygiene from the highest presentance of taking bath, bathing used soap and changing clothes after bathing. Prevalence of yaws are tend to decreased, we found only 5 RDT (+).

Frambusia masih menjadi masalah kesehatan yang belum terselesaikan, masih terdapat daerah kantong frambusia di Kota Jayapura. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan gambaran secara klinis maupun pemeriksaan RDT frambusia setelah pengobatan massal dan mengetahui data sanitasi terkait frambusia ini. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan yaitu observasional     dengan desain potong lintang (cross sectional). Metode yang digunakan terdiri dari wawancara dengan kuesioner, pemeriksaan klinis,  pemeriksaan RDT dan pemeriksaan sampel berupa apusan lesi dengan menggunakan mikroskop lapangan gelap dan mikroskop cahaya biasa (pewarnaan gram). Hasil yang didapat berupa data dari 229 responden yang telah mendapatkan pengobatan Azitromisin di Kota Jayapura  yang terdiri dari responden laki – laki berjumlah 113 orang dan responden perempuan berjumlah 116 orang. Umur termuda ditemukan berumur 3 tahun dan umur tertinggi 15 tahun. Sebagian besar responden sudah memiliki personal hygiene  yang cukup baik dilihat dari tingginya persentase frekuensi mandi, pelaksanaan mandi memakai sabun dan mengganti baju setelah mandi. Angka kasus frambusia di Kota Jayapura cenderung turun dimana ditemukan hanya 5 responden dengan RDT (+).
Pemanfaatan Bengkoang (Pachyrrhizus erosus) dan Tauge (Vigna radiate) sebagai Media Alternatif untuk Pertumbuhan Bakteri Escherichia coli dan Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: Rizki Zuriani , Syahnitya Hastuty
Published: October 2019

Penelitian ini berjudul “Media Alami Bengkoang (Pachyrrhizus erosus)  dan Tauge (Vigna radiate) sebagai Media Alternatif untuk Pertumbuhan Bakteri Escherichia coli dan Staphylococcus aureus”. Penelitian ini bertujuan mencari media alami yang  berpotensi untuk pertumbuhan mikroorganisme dengan harga yang murah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan media alami bengkoang (Pachyrrhizus erosus)  dan media alami tauge (Vigna radiate) dapat digunakan sebagai media alternatif untuk  pertumbuhan bakteri Escherichia coli dan staphylococcus aureus. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian maka dapat disarankan sebaiknya dilakukan penelitian lanjutan tentang media-media alami yang merupakan sumber karbohidrat dan  protein sebagai media alternatif pertumbuhan bagi bakteri. Media bengkoang dan media tauge juga dapat di aplikasikan sebagai media alternatif dalam penelitian laboratorium, terutama bidang mikrobiologi.
Adaptación transcultural colaborativa de cuestionarios PCAT para Colombia
Authors: Giraldo Osorio Alexandra , Vélez Álvarez Consuelo , Pasarín M Isabel , Ponzo Jacqueline , Berra Silvina
Published: October 2019

Objetivo: obtener versiones de los cuestionarios Primary Care Assessment Tool (PCAT) para Colombia (CO-PCAT), dirigidos a profesionales (PCAT-PE), gestores y directivos de atención primaria (PCAT-FE) a través de un proceso colaborativo internacional. Metodos: proceso de adaptación transcultural modificado a partir de las versiones adaptadas y validadas en español, en consenso con la Colaboración Iberoamericana IA-PCAT. El método busca conseguir la equivalencia de la versión CO-PCAT de los cuestionarios con la versión original de Estados Unidos de América. Se desarrollaron tres fases de trabajo: I) valoración de la adecuación de versiones iberoamericanas en lengua española y adaptación al contexto colombiano, II) revisión internacional realizada por investigadores de la Colaboración Iberoamericana PCAT y III) pruebas preliminares de los cuestionarios. Consideraciones éticas: es una investigación sin riesgos para los seres humanos conforme a la Resolución 08430 de 1993 de Colombia y la Declaración de Helsinki. Resultados: del PCAT-PE se incluyeron en la versión colombiana 182 ítems. En cuanto al PCAT-FE se trabajó con 197 ítems en total. Conclusión: se obtuvieron versiones adaptadas al sistema de salud colombiano. La metodología empleada puede contribuir al logro de mayor equivalencia entre instrumentos de diferentes países.
Significados em puérperas da internaçao na Unidade de terapia intensiva.
Authors: Osorio Contreras Laura Vanessa , Castiblanco López Nubia
Published: October 2019

Objetivo: Describir el significado desde lo cultural que atribuyen puérperas con Morbilidad Materna Extrema a su hospitalización en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio cualitativo con abordaje etnográfico, utilizando como referente teórico a Madeleine Leininger. Las entrevistas a profundidad y el análisis cualitativo se realizaron teniendo en cuenta el método de James Spradley. Se efectuaron 21 entrevistas a profundidad a 9 puérperas con Morbilidad Materna Extrema que estuvieron hospitalizadas en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos de una clínica de la ciudad de Sincelejo-Sucre - Colombia entre marzo y diciembre de 2017. Resultados: Los significados que atribuyen puérperas con Morbilidad Materna Extrema sobre su hospitalización en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos incluyeron 8 dominios: conocimiento de los signos de alarma, temor a morir, muy difícil para mi compañero, aplazar la lactancia materna, de regreso a la clínica, mi familia me cuida, la enfermera me cuida y aprender de esta experiencia. Conclusiones: Los significados de puérperas con Morbilidad Materna Extrema están colmados de experiencias, creencias culturales y sentimientos, donde el cuidado compasivo y congruente de enfermería les ayuda a sobrevivir y la hospitalización en la UCI se constituye en una enseñanza para la vida. 
Resumo
Objetivo: Descrever o significado desde o olhar cultural que atribuem puérperas com morbidade materna extrema a sua internação na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI). Materiais e Métodos: Estudo qualitativo com abordagem etnográfica, utilizou-se como referente teórico a Madeleine Leininger. As entrevistas a profundidade e a análise qualitativa realizou-se considerando o método de James Spradley. Obtiveramse 21 entrevistas a profundidade em 9 mulheres puérperas com morbidade materna extrema e estiveram internadas numa UTI de uma clínica da cidade de Sincelejo, Sucre, Colômbia entre março e dezembro de 2017. Resultados: Os significados que atribuíram as puérperas com morbidade materna extrema respeito à sua internação na UTI incluíram oito domínios: conhecimento dos sinais de alarma, temor da morte, muito difícil para o meu parceiro, adiamento da amamentação, retorno à clinica, minha família cuida de mim, a enfermeira me cuida e aprender dessa experiência. Conclusões: Os significados de puérperas com morbidade materna extrema estão carregados de experiências, crenças culturais e sentimentos, onde o cuidado compassivo e congruente de enfermagem ajuda na sua sobrevivência e a internação na UTI constitui-se num ensinamento para a vida.
AMILOIDOSE CARDÍACA: ETIOLOGIA, ASPECTOS CLÍNICOS, DIAGNÓSTICO E TRATAMENTO
Authors: Pereira Júnior Edson Dos Santos , Vinicius dos Santos Silva Marcos , De Argolo Cerqueira Pryscila
Published: October 2019

O presente estudo teve como objetivo apresentar a etiologia, aspectos clínicos, métodos de diagnóstico e tratamentos da amiloidose cardíaca (AC). Através de uma revisão narrativa foram selecionados artigos científicos publicados no idioma português utilizando o termo “amiloidose cardíaca” nas bases de dados Bireme, Periódicos CAPES e SciELO. A AC é o acumulo de fibrilas proteicas nas paredes cardíacas e/ou nas paredes dos vasos sanguíneos que causam o enrijecimento das paredes cardíacas e/ou a obstrução dos vasos sanguíneos, podendo ser mais comum em amiloidose primária, senil e hereditária. Trata-se de uma doença com prognóstico reservado, sendo importante que haja um diagnóstico precoce, para que o portador tenha uma sobrevida maior com os tratamentos disponíveis. Atualmente, existem diferentes formas de diagnósticos, sendo alguns deles: o ecodopplercardiograma, eletrocardiograma, a ressonância magnética e a biópsia do tecido cardíaco. O indivíduo com AC pode apresentar insuficiência cardíaca, hipotensão ortostática, disfunção autonômica e outros sintomas, chegando a óbito. Entre os tratamentos disponíveis para aumentar a sobrevida dos indivíduos, existem a terapia com fármacos, transplante de células-tronco com auxílio de quimioterapia e transplante de órgãos.
Does handedness matter? Writing and tracing kinematic analysis in healthy adults
Authors: Ivancevic Nikola , Novicic Marija , Miler-Jerkovic Vera , Jankovic Milica , Stevanovic Dejan , Nikolic Blazo , Popovic Mirjana , Jancic Jasna
Published: October 2019

Writing is a complex skill and it can be affected by many factors. One of the most obvious is handedness. The actual influence of handedness (especially left-handedness, since almost 10% of the population is left-handed) onto writing performance has not been fully studied in previous research. Digitalized kinematic analyses and assessments of writing strategies (i.e., graphic rules and principles) are two approaches to investigating writing characteristics poorly addressed in previous research. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of handedness onto writing kinematics using the aforementioned approach. The study included 34 young healthy adults (of whom 11 were left-handed) performing three writing tasks on a digital board. The tasks included semicircle and figure tracing and cursive letter writing. Regarding kinematics, left-handers performed tracing movements with higher mean horizontal acceleration and lower mean horizontal jerk compared to right-handed subjects. In addition, the left-handed wrote less accurately (i.e., undershooting more writing borders) and made more pauses during the letter writing task. The obtained results suggest that handedness slightly affects writing performance, and since left- and right-handers use the same cognitive strategies to writing and tracing, the observed differences could be mainly due to biomechanical constraints, what needs further studies in more representative samples.
Experimental investigation energy balance and distribution of a turbocharged GDI engine fuelled with ethanol and gasoline blend under transient and steady-state operating conditions
Authors: Duan Xiongbo , Liu Yiqun , Zhou Xianjie , Zou Peng , Liu Jingping
Published: October 2019

Improving the performance and reducing emissions in a Diesel engine is the single most objective in current research. Various methods of approach have been studied and presented in literature. A novel but not so pursued study is on the performance of a rotating diesel injector. To date, there has been very little study by implementing a rotating injector. Studies have shown an improvement on the performance of an engine, but with a complicated external rotating mechanism. In the present research, a novel self-rotating fuel injector is designed and developed that is expected to improve the performance without the need for a complicated rotating mechanism. The design procedure, CFD simulation along with 3- D printing of a prototype is presented. Numerical modelling and simulation are performed to study the combustion characteristics of the rotating injector viz-a-viz a standard static injector. Comparison based on heat release, efficiency, and emissions are presented. While the proposed 9-hole injector had slight loss in thermal efficiency, the modified 5-hole had a slight increase in thermal efficiency when compared to the static baseline readings. The NOx reduced by 13% and CO increased by 14% compared baseline emissions for the 5-hole version.
Influence of global warming on primary energy consumption for heating and cooling in public buildings
Authors: Gordic Dusan , Nikolic Jelena , Vukasinovic Vladimir
Published: October 2019

The implications of global warming on energy uses for heating and cooling in buildings are analysed in the paper. The research methodology is based on monitoring data on average daily temperature variation during a certain period and expected future temperature variation of existing mean daily temperatures according to a certain climate model. Developed model also uses the current real energy consumption of public buildings at a location and envisaged variation of cooling and heating degree day influenced by global warming. Based on the model, authors examine the influence of global warming on primary energy consumption for heating and cooling in public buildings in a city of Kragujevac, Serbia. The results show that a consequence of global warming should be a significant reduction of total primary energy consumption for heating and cooling in the public buildings. Possible increase in mean annual temperature of 3.8?C till the end of the century has an impact to the reduction of primary energy use for heating for 35.7% in public buildings in Kragujevac, while predicted consumption of primary energy for cooling will be almost five times higher than nowadays.
Impact of nanofluids and magnetic field on the peristaltic transport of a couple stress fluid in an asymmetric channel with different wave forms
Authors: Akram Safia , Afzal Farkhanda , Afzal Qamar
Published: October 2019

The present article deals with the effects of nanoparticles and magnetic field on the peristaltic flow of a couple stress fluid in an asymmetric channel with different wave forms. Mathematical modelling for 2-D and two directional flows of a couple stress fluid along with nanofluid are first given and then simplified under the assumptions of long wavelength and low Reynolds number approximation. After invoking these approximations we get coupled non-linear differential equations. The exact solutions of temperature distribution, the nanoparticle concentration, velocity, stream function and pressure gradient are calculated. Finally graphical results of various physical parameters of interest are discussed to examine the behavior of flow quantities.
CONFIGURAÇÕES CURRICULARES DE CURSOS DE LICENCIATURA EM GEOGRAFIA, SEGUNDO AS DIRETRIZES CURRICULARES NACIONAIS PARA A FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES DA EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA – DCNS (2002)
Authors: Pires Lucineide Mendes , Cavalcanti Lana De Souza
Published: October 2019

Este texto se situa no âmbito de uma pesquisa mais ampla sobre o currículo de cursos de licenciatura em Geografia de instituições públicas federais e/ou estaduais, em diferentes contextos geográficos do país, tendo em vista o princípio de flexibilização curricular proposto pelas Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais para a Formação de Professores da Educação Básica (DCNs). Trata-se de uma pesquisa documental, cujas fontes principais foram a Resolução CNE/CP nº 1/2002 (BRASIL, 2002c) e legislações/normas complementares, bem como os Projetos Pedagógicos de dez Cursos de Licenciatura em Geografia desenvolvidos em universidades públicas (estaduais e/ou federais) localizadas em diferentes regiões do país. Na análise realizada, verificou-se que todos os Projetos Pedagógicos possuem uma estrutura organizacional muito semelhante, no que diz respeito ao atendimento às Resoluções CNE/CP nº 1/2002 (BRASIL, 2002c), nº 2/2002 (BRASIL, 2002d) e nº 14/2002 (BRASIL, 2002e). No entanto, puderam ser observadas, em alguns PPCs, algumas inadequações ou incoerências quanto aos espaços-tempos destinados à dimensão pedagógica, à Prática como Componente Curricular (PCC) e ao Estágio Supervisionado, o que pode evidenciar a dificuldade de interpretação dos construtores de currículo ou alguma transgressão sobre a legislação que orienta a formação de professores.
A CONSTRUÇÃO DO PENSAMENTO REFLEXIVO EM UM CURSO DE PEDAGOGIA A DISTÂNCIA
Authors: Turchielo Luciana Boff , Aragón Rosane
Published: October 2019

O paradigma do professor reflexivo visa superar a compreensão dicotômica da educação que separa o saber do fazer e a teoria da prática. Essa tendência busca romper com a prática prescritiva e instrumental ao potencializar as finalidades da reflexão na formação inicial e continuada como estratégia que aproxime a universidade da escola. O texto discute, analisa e detalha um estudo realizado sob essa ótica em uma formação de professores em um curso de licenciatura em Pedagogia, na modalidade a distância, na Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. O artigo relata uma pesquisa sobre o desenvolvimento do sujeito reflexivo, interpretado pela perspectiva construtivista da formação de “possíveis”. A análise foi realizada considerando categorias e descritores de níveis evolutivos de criação de novas possibilidades cognitivas. Os resultados indicam que a formação reflexiva pode ser evidenciada por reorganizações e reconstruções durante o processo reflexivo realizado ao longo do curso, em que os sujeitos problematizam e articulam conhecimentos teóricos e a suas práticas pedagógicas.
AVALIAÇÕES EM LARGA ESCALA E EDUCAÇÃO INTEGRAL NO ENSINO MÉDIO
Authors: Santos Maria Lucivânia Souza dos , Silva Katharine Ninive Pinto
Published: October 2019

Este artigo trata de resultados parciais de pesquisa que teve como problema saber qual o impacto das políticas de avaliação educacional para a melhoria da qualidade da educação, segundo as concepções dos sujeitos envolvidos no processo educacional, no contexto da Rede Estadual de Pernambuco. Neste artigo, buscamos evidenciar como os sujeitos envolvidos no processo de avaliação educacional do estado Pernambuco avaliam essas políticas de avaliação adotadas. Como procedimentos metodológicos, utilizamos a análise documental e a análise de entrevistas semiestruturadas com gestores, docentes e técnicos educacionais e escolares relacionados com o objeto de estudo. As nossas conclusões são que o tempo integral e a opção pelo reforço escolar em torno das disciplinas que norteiam as avaliações em larga escala geram estreitamento curricular e se aliam a medidas de correção de fluxo escolar para garantir a melhoria dos resultados do Estado de Pernambuco no ranking do IDEB e no cenário nacional, como referência de qualidade de ensino médio público.
JOGOS DIGITAIS E AS FUNÇÕES EXECUTIVAS NA INFÂNCIA: ALTERNATIVAS À DIVERSIFICAÇÃO DO CURRÍCULO
Authors: Ramos Daniela Karine
Published: October 2019

Os jogos digitais, por apresentarem características como desafios progressivos, regras e feedback, criam experiências que podem contribuir com o aprimoramento das funções executivas. Essas funções integram um conjunto de habilidades cognitivas importantes à aprendizagem, bem como são fundamentais para o sucesso escolar e a inserção social e profissional dos sujeitos. Assim, este trabalho tem o objetivo de sistematizar evidências científicas relacionadas às contribuições do uso dos jogos digitais para o exercício das funções executivas, visando discutir as possibilidades e a importância de sua integração no currículo escolar. Nesse sentido, realiza-se uma pesquisa bibliográfica por meio de levantamento da literatura e de revisão sistemática em base de dados. Desse modo, pretende-se ampliar a discussão e a reflexão sobre as inúmeras possibilidades de diversificação curricular para um desenvolvimento mais integral e holístico dos alunos, o qual contemple, de maneira intencional, o aprimoramento das funções executivas pelo uso dos jogos digitais.
Ekuitas Merek Program Studi Agribisnis, Agroteknologi, dan Peternakan Universitas Padjadjaran
Authors: Ramdhani Dahlan
Published: October 2019

One of the problems of higher educations is the lack of interest of high school students to continue their studies to the study program related to agriculture. Lots of factors are considered to influence, wether it comes from the public, government or industry. Apart from the influence of government policy on higher education and labor economics, agricultural studies program managers should look at this as a chalenge to undertake the necessary efforts. One creative approach to provide solutions is marketing approach, especially brand equity approach. The selected study programs are Agribusiness, Agrotechnology and Animal Husbandry of Padjadjaran University. Respondents that are choosed group of high school students in Bandung. The study proposes that the brand equity of study program shows low score by high school school student respondents. Promotion, location and social image are factors that significantly affect students’s perception of brand equity study programs Agribusiness, Agrotechnology and Animal Husbandry of Padjadjaran University.This study use Part Least Square (PLS) in analysing data and specifying of variables inside.
Determinan Return Saham Industri Otomotif dan Komponen yang Terdaftar di BEI
Authors: Suteja Jaja , Seran Patrisius
Published: October 2019

This study is aimed at determining the effect of Return on Equity (ROE), Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), Net Profit Margin (NPM), inflation, exchange rates, and interest rates on stock return of Automotive Industry and its Components. The method used is in this research is data panel regression and the period of research is from 2009 to 2013. The result showed that the ROE, DER, NPM, inflation, exchange rates, and interest rates affect the stock return of Automotive Industry and its Components. Partially, ROE and inflation positively affect the stock return, while the exchange rates and interest rates negatively affect the stock return. The rest, DER and NPM have no effect on stock return.
Challenges of Manufacturing Sub-Sector to Compete in Foreign Markets: The Nigerian Experience
Authors: Ewah Sunday , Lebo Monica P.
Published: October 2019

This research is an empirical work that focused on the challenges bedeviling the manufacturing sub-sector ability to produce products that can compete with other brands in foreign markets. The data for the study were generated from central bank of Nigeria (CBN) and world bank development indicator (WBDI) of various years. The ordinary least square (OLS) econometric technique was used on time series data of important variables of manufacturing output, trade openness and current account balance. To guide the study it was hypothesized that institutional framework and government policy towards trade liberation encourages investment overtures. The findings of the study showed that trade openness and financial support significantly influence the performance of manufacturing sub-sector to produce goods for foreign markets even though the contribution of the Nigeria manufacturing sector is quite negligible. In conclusion the study recommended that the right investment induced policies and programmes should be put in place in order to ginger investment interest and supply both domestic and foreign markets with products that compete with other brands in the global markets.
Start-Up Valuation for Internal Corporate Venture of PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (Case Study: Venture B)
Authors: Subroto Cynthia Ghaida , Sukarno Subiakto
Published: October 2019

To adapt with phenomenon in industry 4.0 which disruptive technology quickly emerges and can threaten many companies, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (Telkom) implements internal corporate venturing by establishing Amoeba Digital Program that is lab to manage innovation by employees who form a team named Amoeba. Amoebas are incubated by adopting lean start-up methodology thus they can be considered as a start-up. They have to go through steps of innovation journey and after all the steps are passed and there is potential upscale revenue, they will become Business As Usual of Telkom. Venture B is one of Amoebas that has launched its product and generated revenues. However, recent Venture B’s revenues is decreasing, thus Venture B needs to implement new business model and needs more financing. A problem confronting Telkom as the parent company which provides the venture capital is determining the value of the venture to determine whether funding should be provided. Therefore, this research is conducted to give insight on how much the venture is really worth and how Venture B will be going in the future. Methodology used in this research is both qualitative and quantitative approach to understand the business situation and get a picture of the venture in a form of numbers or value. Combined of Damodaran and First Chicago method will be used to value the venture considering these methods can overcome issues emerged in valuing start-up company and provide better view on Venture B’s overall potential through combining the value of three different scenarios. The value of Venture B with new business model then will be compared with the value of Venture B with existing business model. From the result, Telkom can know how much Venture B is really worth which can help Telkom determine future strategy.
Image Forgery Detection Based on Deep Transfer Learning
Authors: Abdalla Younis , Iqbal M. T. , Shehata M.
Published: October 2019

The recent digital revolution has sparked a growing interest in applying convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and deep learning to the field of image forensics. The proposed methods aim to train algorithms for solving a range of predetermined tasks. However, training a model that has been randomly initialized requires extensive time for computation as well as an enormous pool of training data to draw from. Moreover, such a model needs to be developed and redeveloped from the ground up if there are any alterations to the feature-space distribution. In addressing these problems, the present paper proposes a novel approach to training image forgery detection models. The method applies prior knowledge that has been transferred to the new model from previous steganalysis models. Additionally, because CNN models generally perform badly when transferred to other databases, transfer learning accomplished through knowledge transfer allows the model to be easily trained for other databases. The various models are then evaluated using image forgery techniques such as shearing, rotating, and scaling images. The experimental results, which show an image manipulation detection has validation accuracy of over 94.89%, indicate that the proposed transfer learning approach successfully accelerates CNN model convergence but does not improve image quality.