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Echocardiography of right ventricular-arterial coupling predicts survival of elderly patients with heart failure and reduced to mid-range ejection fraction
Authors: Rosa Gian Marco , D'Agostino Andreina , Giovinazzo Stefano , La Malfa Giovanni , Fontanive Paolo , Miccoli Mario , Dini Frank Lloyd
Published: May 2020

Echocardiography of right ventricular (RV)-arterial coupling obtained by the estimation of the ratio of the longitudinal annular systolic excursion of the tricuspid annular plane and pulmonary artery systolic pressure (TAPSE/PASP) has been found to be a remarkable prognostic indicator in patients with HF. Our aim was to evaluate the impact of TAPSE, PASP and their ratio in the prognostic stratification of outpatients with HF aged ≥70 years and reduced to mid-range ejection fraction (EF). A complete echocardiographic examination was performed in 400 outpatients with chronic HF and left ventricular (LV) EF ≤50% who averaged 77 years in age. During a median follow-up period of 25 months (interquartile range: 8-46), there were 135 cardiovascular deaths. Two different Cox regression models were evaluated, one including TAPSE and PASP, separately, and the other with TAPSE/PASP. In the first model, LV end-systolic volume index, age, no angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor use, TAPSE, PASP and gender were found to be independently associated with the outcome after adjustment for demographics, clinical, biochemical, echocardiographic data. In the second model, TAPSE/PASP resulted the most important independent predictor of outcome (hazard ratio [HR]:0.07, p<0.0001) followed by LV end-systolic volume index, no ACE inhibitor use, age and gender. The use of the variable TASPE/PASP improved the predictive value of the new multivariable model (area under the curve [AUC] of 0.74 vs AUC of 0.71; p<0.05). TASPE/PASP improved the net reclassification (NRI = 14.7%; p<0.01) and the integrated discrimination (IDI = 0.04; p<0.01). In conclusion, the study findings showed that assessment of RV-arterial coupling by TAPSE/PASP was of major importance to assess the prognosis of patients with chronic HF and LV EF ≤50% aged ≥70 years.
Character education for public leadership: The continuing relevance of Martin Buber’s ‘Hebrew humanism’
Authors: Ott Bernhard
Published: May 2020

The need for character education for those in public leadership is of unquestionable importance. Professor Christoph Stückelberger (University of Basel, founder of Globethics) has recently argued that ‘structural ethics’ (constitutions, policies and standards) have their merits, and that ‘there are no virtuous institutions, there are only virtuous people’. Stückelberger calls for the cultivation of virtues, especially the virtue of integrity. In recent decades, character education has received new attention. Those who call for character education most often draw from Greek traditions, especially from Aristotle. This article will explore a different source for the discussion of virtues and character. About 80 years ago, the Jewish philosopher Martin Buber proposed character education, based on what he called ‘Hebrew humanism’, as the foundation of nation-building. I will explore the continuing relevance of Buber’s view of character and character formation, taking his famous Tel Aviv speech on ‘The Education of Character’ of 1939 as a point of departure.
Relationship between executive pay and company financial performance in South African state-owned entities
Authors: Carlson Craig , Bussin Mark H.R.
Published: May 2020

Orientation: Executive pay has been increasing; however, company performance has not been increasing proportionally. This could be due to an agency problem, resulting in executive pay not aligning with the shareholders’ desired company performance.Research purpose: The purpose of this research was to establish if there was a relationship between the total pay of the chief executive officer and their company’s financial performance in South African Schedule 2 state-owned entities (SOEs).Motivation for the study: A review of literature revealed conflicting views regarding the relationship between executive pay and company financial performance. There were limited studies conducted in South Africa, especially considering SOEs.Research approach/design and method: This research was a quantitative, archival study using 8 years of secondary data from South African Schedule 2 SOEs. Spearman’s rank-order correlation was used to evaluate the relationship.Main findings: One significant weak positive relationship was observed when considering the net profit or loss metric of financial performance. Hence, there was no conclusive relationship between executive pay and company financial performance, which supported the proposition that there is an agency problem in South African SOEs.Practical/managerial implications: There is a distinct need for an all-encompassing SOE legislation framework to standardise pay structure and reporting requirements. Additionally, accurate measures of performance are necessary to overcome the agency problem.Contribution/value-add: This research adds to the limited knowledge base regarding the relationship between executive pay and company financial performance in South African SOEs. It also identified the need to incorporate non-financial metrics to influence executive pay.
Matto Grosso na Revolução Paulista e as contas de requisição
Authors: Salgado Cezar , & Irmãos Portinho Pache
Published: May 2020

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Nacionalismo, antifascismo e internacionalismo nas Brigadas Internacionais na Guerra Civil Espanhola (1936 – 1939)
Authors: Fernández Jorge C.
Published: May 2020

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Do Tejo ao Rio das Mortes: sobre fazer-se “homem bom” na longínqua Vila de São João Del Rei. Séculos XVIII e XIX
Authors: Greggio Tarcísio
Published: May 2020

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Mídia, poder e a (des)construção da democracia no Brasil contemporâneo
Authors: Almeida Antônio de
Published: May 2020

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Práticas e negociações [políticas] na grande imprensa de Fortaleza (1928-1990)
Authors: Brilhante Matilde de Lima
Published: May 2020

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Tribuna. Corumbá, 27.04.1943 Pedro de Medeiros, por Lobivar de Matos
Authors: Matos Lobivar de
Published: May 2020

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Baudelaire e os sujeitos da modernidade
Authors: Menezes Marcos Antonio de
Published: May 2020

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Acordo e Convenção. Representação das mulheres pioneiras no sul de Mato Grosso
Authors: Coutinho Dolores Pereira Ribeiro
Published: May 2020

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Uma análise econômica da Província de Mato Grosso na primeira metade do século XIX
Authors: Reynaldo Ney Iared
Published: May 2020

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Evaluación Sociointercultural para Proyectos de Inversión en Comunidades Indígenas Wixarikas
Authors: Vargas-Hernández José G. , García Ernesto Guerra , Hernández María Eugenia Meza
Published: May 2020

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O Diário. Anno 1, n. 62. Campo Grande, 12.07.1932 - A posse do dr. Vespasiano Martins na Interventoria do Estado
Authors: I.H.G.M.S. Arquivo do
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O Golpe de 1964: Reflexos, Desdobramentos e Olhares Cinquenta Anos Depois
Authors: Fernández Jorge Christian
Published: May 2020

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A guerra contra as crianças: práticas de sequestro, desaparecimento e apropriação de identidade no século xx
Authors: Padrós Enrique Serra
Published: May 2020

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Apontamentos acerca da conexão repressiva entre as ditaduras brasileira e chilena
Authors: Fernandes Ananda Simões , Simões Sílvia
Published: May 2020

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Democracia e ditadura no Brasil e na Argentina: o papel dos intelectuais
Authors: Wasserman Claudia
Published: May 2020

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Réquiem de um Guerreiro
Authors: Corrêa Valmir Batista
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Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Kecemasan Menghadapi Masa Pubertas Remaja di SMPN 20 Kendari
Authors: Alifariki La Ode
Published: May 2020

ABSTRACTTeenage who have experienced puberty will experience a change both in physical or psychological. The changes that occur during puberty often cause anxiety. The purpose of this research was to know the factors related to anxiety facing teenage puberty at SMPN 20 Kendari. The type of this research was observational analytic research with cross sectional study approach. The research population were all students of class VIII and IX in SMPN 20 Kendari in the period of 2017 as many as 432 people. The sample of research were 81 respondents. The statistical test used is chi squre test. The results showed there was an association of self-acceptance with anxiety facing teenage puberty (X2hit) = 9,194> X2tab = 3.841, φ = 0.363). There was a parent-support relationship with anxiety facing teenage puberty (X2hit) = 5,506> X2tab = 3,841, φ = 0.287). There was a relationship of peer support with anxiety facing teenage puberty (X2hit) = 8.952> X2tab = 3,841, φ = 0.358). There was an association of students' knowledge with anxiety facing teenage puberty (X2hit) = 5,506> X2tab = 3,841, φ = 0,287).Keywords: Anxiety, Self Acceptance, Parental Support, Peer Support, Student Knowledge
Pengaruh Pola Makan terhadap Status Gizi Narapidana Lapas Kelas II A Baubau
Authors: Asmarani Asmarani , Sudayasa I Putu , Dewi Ade Ratna
Published: May 2020

ABSTRACT Background: Fulfillment of food is a human need to maintain its life and carry out daily activities, the law Number 12 of 1995 Article 14 mandates that prisoners are entitled to health services and adequate food. Research Purpose: This study aims to determine the effect of diet on nutritional status of prisoners in prison Class II A Baubau. Research Method: The study was conducted in February of 2018 at the Class II A Baubau Prison Center on 132 prisoners. The research method used was observational analytics with cross sectional approach by measuring body weight and height also interview using questionnaire. The data of the research were analyzed using chi square test. Research Result: The results showed that 23.5% of respondents were nutritional status of thin, 65.9% normal nutritional status and 10.6% of respondents had more nutritional status. Prisoner diet was found that 82.6% of respondents get food according to the prison regulations and 17.4% of respondents get food not in accordance with prisons. Chi square test showed that there is influence of diet to nutritional status of prisoner shown with value P = 0.000. Conclusion: The conclusion of this research, that there was a dietary influence on the nutritional status of prisoners of Class II A Baubau. It was expected that the government and the prisons can pay attention to the intake of nutrients received by prisoners to achieve optimal prison health and coaching processes.Keywords: Prison, Inmates, Dietary Habit, Nutritional Status
Prevalensi Bakteriuria Asimtomatik pada Ibu Hamil di Daerah Pesisir
Authors: Saimin Juminten , Ashaeryanto Ashaeryanto , Asmarani Asmarani
Published: May 2020

ABSTRACTBackground: Pregnant women more often experience urinary tract infections, especially asymptomatic bacteriuria. Asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women increases the risk of preterm labor, low birth weight, and pyelonephritis.Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women in coastal areas.Method:This study design was analytic observational with cross sectional method. The research was carried out in the coastal area of Kendari city. The population was pregnant women who performed antenatal care in the working area of Puskesmas Mata, Puskesmas Nambo and Puskesmas Abeli in May-October 2016. Sampling was simple random sampling. Data analysis used Chi square test with significance level <0.05.Result:In this study 268 urine samples were obtained from respondents who performed antenatal care in the coastal area of Kendari City. The highest respondents aged 26-30 years old (42.1%), high school education (49.6%), third trimester (55, 6%) and the entrepreneurial husband (41.8%). Examination of bacteriuria showed positive test with nitrite and leukocytes (24.6%) and positive nitrite and/or leukocytes (30.9%). The highest prevalence of bacteriuria occurs in the third trimester (36.9%). Chi-square test showed a significant difference in the prevalence of bacteriuria according to gestational age (p <0.00).Conclusion: The prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women in coastal areas was 30.9%. The highest prevalence occurs in third trimester of pregnancy.Key words :asymptomatic bacteriuria, gestational age, pregnant women
Uji Aktivitas Antibakteri Ekstrak Kasar Bawang Putih (Allium sativum ) terhadap Bakteri Shigella dysenteriae yang Resisten terhadap Ampisilin
Authors: Arimaswati Arimaswati , Mendaun Yessy Toding , Purnamasari Yenti
Published: May 2020

ABSTRACT Background : Gastrointestinal infections, especially caused by Shigella dysenteriae bacteria is still a health issue in Indonesia. The number of ampicillin resistance to S. dysenteriae has been widely reported. Garlic (Allium sativum) is a traditional medicine that efficacy as an antibacterial. Garlic contains an organosulfur compound  Allicin. Research Purpose: This study aimed to determine the antibacterial activity of garlic rule extract on the growth of S. dysenteriae bacteria that are resistant to ampicillin. Research Methods: This study used the experimental with post test only control group design. The antibacterial activity test was determined based on the diameter of clear zone formed. Test  were performed  on garlic filtrate, ciprofloxacin as a positive control and aquades as a negative control. Each treatment was performed three times. Research Result: This research showed that rule extract of garlic (A. sativum)  had a clear zone against S. dysenteriae that was resistant to ampicillin. Conclusion: The conclusion of this research was that rule extract of garlic (A. sativum) had an antibacterial activity against S. dysenteriae which resistant to ampicillin.  Keywords : Antibacterial activity, Garlic (A. sativum), S. dysenteriae
Analisis Nilai Visual Analog Scale (VAS) terhadap Penggunaan Analgetik pada Pasien pasca Seksio Sesarea di RSUD Kota Kendari
Authors: Ali Agussalim
Published: May 2020

ABSTRACT Background: Sectio caesarean is one of choices for pregnant mother for her baby birth. The procedure of section caesarean has duration between 30-60 minutes. The procedure of section caesarean may induce moderate-severe pain in the surgical incision. This occurs because of the injury and the onset of inflammatory processes that secrete pain mediators, thus inducing pain. It must take the right analgesia choice. Research Purpose: This study was aimed at determining the value of Visual Analog Scale (VAS) on the use of analgesic in post-cesarean patients in RSUD Kendari. Method: Observational analytic design was used cross sectional approach. Dependent variable in this research were VAS T2, VAS T4 dan VAS T6 post operation. The independent variables of this study were analgesic (Ketorolak, Tramadol and Dexketoprofen). The location of this research was in RSUD Kendari with purposive sampling, 32 were covered samples. Data were obtained through interviews of VAS value with VAS card, blood pressure measurements with sphygmomanometer and stethoscope, pulse measurement with hold down arteri radialis and data from medical records. Kruskal-Wallis test was applied for data analysis, and if significant different followed by probability value/ sig <0,05 using Shapiro Wilk as normality test. After passing the inclusion, exclusion and drop out criteria, 32 patient samples were obtained. The number of patients for each analgesic were 10 (n = 10). This research showed the significancy value in the VAS T2 = 0,158, the significancy value in the VAS T4 = 0,350 and the significancy value in the VAS T6 = 0,679. Result: Result of the research showed that there were differences mean value between VAS T2, VAS T4 and VAS T6. Ketorolac 30 mg was the lowest mean of VAS T2 between another analgetic, the value was 12,15. Dexketoprofen 50 mg was the lowest mean of VAS T4 between another analgesc, the value was 13,85. Ketorolak 30 mg was the lowest mean of VAS T6 between another analgetic, the value is 13,75. But there was no meaningful difference in statistical counting (sig >0,05) between Ketorolac 30 mg, Tramadol 100 mg and Dexketoprofen 50 mg in post-cesarean patients in RSUD Kendari. Keywords: Section Cesarean, VAS, Ketorolak, Tramadol, Dexketoprofen
Potensi Estrak Daun Miana (Coleus atropurpureus) Menghambat Pertumbuhan Malassezia furfur pada Penderita Pityriasis versicolor
Authors: Rahmawati Anita , Rasiyanto Effendy
Published: May 2020

ABSTRACTBackground: Pitryasis versicolor is one of the fungal infections of the skin caused by the fungusMalassezia furfur often infecting residents in tropical climates due to the temperature and humidity suitable for the growth of the fungus, so an alternative drug is needed such as herbs such as miana leaves which contain plants flavonoids, saponins, steroids, tannins, essential oils, eugenol, polyphenol compounds,       alkaloids,        ethyl                      salicylates, calcium                   oxalate,   and          rosmarinic             acid    (RA) compounds.Pusrpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the antifungal potential of miana leaf extract against Malassezia furfur fungi isolated from patients with Pitryasis versicolor (Panu). Method: This type of research is a laboratory experiment with the paper disk method. Result: The research results obtained from the inhibitory test were Miana leaf extract with a concentration of 250 mg / ml, 125 mg / ml, 62.5 mg / ml, 31.25 mg / ml, and 15.625 mg/ ml, with the diameter of each inhibition zone 0.00 mm. Conclusion: From the results of the study it can be concluded that miana leaf extract does not have the potential to inhibit the growth of Malassezia furfur fungus due to Tinea versicolor.Keywords: inhibition test,  Malassezia furfur, Pitryasis versicolor
Acute Toxicity Test of Gedi (Abelmoschus manihot L.) Ethanol Leaves Extract to Histopatology of Liver Mice
Authors: Mutmainna Mutmainna , Purnamasari Yenti , Parawansah Parawansah
Published: May 2020

ABSTRACTBackground: Abelmoschus manihot L.are widely used  as a daily dish  of dishes and traditional medicine to treat various diseases. It contains alkaloids, triterpenoids, saponins, and flavonoids wich can be toxic agent at variable dose. Purpose: This study aimed determine the effect of ethanol extract of abelmoschus manihot L. on histopatologic image of mice liver tissue.  Methods: This is quasi experimental study  with post test only control group design. Fourty five mice  (mus musculus)  as the subject of this research, they divided into 5 groups, group I threated by 50 mg /kgBB extract, group II threated by 200 mg / kgBB extract, group III threated by 800 mg / kgBB extract, group IV threated by 3,200 mg / kgBB extract, and group V as negative control. Treatment was done for 14 days and terminated at next day for histopatology examination use them liver tissue. Result: Histopathological examination of liver cells within normal limits. In the treatment group of 50 mg liver tissue of mice who died during treatment on day 7 and day 10 showed liver tissue necrosis. In the treatment group of 200 mg and 800 mg of liver tissue showed the presence of liver cell necrosis, and cell boundaries appeared unclear. In the treatment group of 3200 mg liver tissue showed necrotic cells, lysi s cells, unclear  cell  boundaries  and  necrotic  cells  more  widely.Conclusion:  As  a  conclusion  there  an histopatologic changes of  microscopic examination of mice liver cells in the form of necrosis and, there is not significant difference in ALT and AST  between the control group.Keywords : Abelmoschus manihot L. extract, acute toxicity, liver histopathology
Hubungan Kebiasaan Merokok dan Kondisi Lingkungan dengan Kejadian Tuberkulosis Paru di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Guali Tahun 2016 (The Relationship Between Smoking Habits and Environmental Conditions with The Incidence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in the Work Area of Guali Public Health Center in 2016
Authors: Saida Saida , Syamsiar Syamsiar
Published: May 2020

Background: Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Microbacterium Tuberculosis, bacteria aerobic rods and acid resistance can be a pathogenic organism or pathogen microbacterium saprofit there are several, but only bovine and human strains are pathogenic to humans. Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between smoking habit and environmental conditions with the incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis in the work area of Guali public health Center in 2016. Method: The design of this research was analytic with cross sectional approach. The population in this study was 94 tuberculosis patients and the total sampling technique was used. Result: The statistical analysis between smoking and environmental conditions with the incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis has p value of 0.007 and 0.030 consecutively. Conclusion: There was a correlation between smoking habit and environmental condition with the incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis the work area of Guali public health Center in 2016. It is recommended to families especially family members who suffer from pulmonary TB to adhere to appropriate treatment, and to motivate other family members to check contacts to prevent transmission early.Keywords : environmental conditions, smoking habit, tuberculosis Latar belakang: Tuberkulosis merupakan penyakit infeksi menular yang disebabkan oleh Microbacterium tuberculosis, kuman bentuk batang, aerob dan tahan asam. Kuman ini merupakan organisme pathogen dan saprofit. Ada beberapa microbacterium pathogen, tetapi hanya strain bovin dan human yang patogenik terhadap manusia. Adapun tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan antara kebiasaan merokok, kondisi lingkungan dengan kejadian Tuberkulosis paru di wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Guali Tahun 2016. Metode: Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional, yakni untuk mencari hubungan antara kebiasaan merokok, kondisi lingkungan dengan kejadian Tuberkulosis paru di wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Guali Tahun 2016. Populasi dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 94 orang. Adapun tehnik penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah tehnik total sampling yaitu berjumlah 94 orang. Hasil: Hasil analisis statistik antara kebiasaan merokok (p= 0,007) dan kondisi lingkungan (p=0,030) dengan kejadian Tuberkulosis Paru. Simpulan: Terdapat hubungan antara kondisi lingkungan dengan kejadian Tuberkulosis paru di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Guali tahun 2016. Disarankan bagi keluarga yang mempunyai angota keluarga yang menderita penyakit Tuberkulosis Paru dianjurkan untuk melakukan pemeriksaan kontak untuk pencegahan secara dini.Kata Kunci : kebiasaan merokok, kondisi lingkungan, kejadian tuberkulosis paru
Anaerobic Digestion of Biomass for production of Biogas: Progress and Advantages
Authors: Gaurav Kumar
Published: May 2020

A major share of world’s primary energy requirement is dependent on fossil fuels which is not only a non
renewable source of energy and on the verge of extinction but also associated with serious environmental
concerns. To combat these issues, alternative renewable energy sources are required. Certain examples of
renewable energy sources are solar energy, wind energy, hydro and thermal energy, biofuels etc. Biomass is
one such alternative which is freely and abundantly available. It is mainly the agricultural waste and
vegetable waste which are perishable and create a lot of nuisance. Tapping this biomass for energy
production will be beneficial in two ways; it will be an excellent source of energy generation and it will also
help in waste management for environment protection. Energy generation from Biomass can take place either
chemically or thermo-chemically. In the present paper advantages of anaerobic digestion of biomass are
discussed for biogas production.
Improving Productivity of Dairy Products by Effective Material Handling and Layout Design
Authors: Bhamare Shubham
Published: May 2020

To achieve the maximum productivity by optimum utilization of the available resources, effective planning
and designing of manufacturing equipment and also manufacturing process is useful. Effective planning
tends to minimum wastage of resources and thus helps in increasing productivity. The aim of this research
paper is to study the design, plant and its management and implementation of industrial engineering
equipment in a milk dairy industry. The study begins with observation of standard operation procedures the
existing plant layout, the manufacturing equipment. We work on time study of few processes. We also find
out the facts which will be helpful to increase the productivity. Time study, method study, layout study helps
to reduce the superfluous movements of the workers.
Reduced Switch Multilevel Inverter based STATCOM
Authors: Kadu Akshay
Published: May 2020

This paper presents an application of reduced switch multilevel inverter topology to STACOM. This topology consists of basic unit in which two switches are connected in series and one H-bridge unit. Multilevel inverter is beneficial in terms of reliability and improved output quality. Multilevel inverter have only drawback of higher number of switches. This reduced switch topology has less number of switches as compared to conventional Cascaded H Bridge Inverter. Compared to direct control method, indirect control method is simple but due to fast response and precise control, direct current control method is quite effective. In this work STACOM is implemented to improve the Power factor of the power system. An extensive digital simulation of the recommended STATCOM and its controller is carried out using MATLAB/SIMULINK software to study system performance. Simulation results prove that using Direct current control technique overall power factor is improved.
The effect of infrared drying to the microstructural structure and texture of whole Duku intact skin by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) technique
Authors: Rahmawati Laila , Saputra Daniel , Sahim Kaprawi , Priyanto Gatot
Published: May 2020

The Infrared method has the potential to extend the shelf life of duku fruit by drying the duku’s skin into "shell likeness". Duku’s skin drying using infrared method could change the shape and characteristics of duku’s skin which would significantly affect the length of fruit shelf life. The texture of duku’s skin for the treatment of infrared emitter distance of 6 cm, temperature of 400 °C and exposure time of 80 seconds was increasing with the storage time which made the fruit inside the skin to experience a passive modified atmosphere and increase the shelf life of duku. The 3D visual depiction of the optimization result on drying process using infrared had the largest porosity and cavity value in the treatment of infrared emitter distance of 10 cm, temperature of 300 °C, and exposure time of 80 seconds. At the magnification of 2500 times, with a resolution of 10 mm, it was found that the porosity and thickness of the duku’s void were greater than duku fruit without treatment. The result of the porosity also found that drying process with the infrared emitter distance of 6 cm at temperature of 400 °C, and exposure time of 80 seconds has more stable porosity (without collapsing) which confirmed the result found on the texture of the skin. The results of scanning electron microscopy analysis and 3D visual analysis confirmed the results of optimization that had previously performed in the drying process of duku fruit using infrared method.
Planning for 'The New Normal': Foresight and Management of the Possibilities of Socio-economic Spillovers due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Buheji Mohamed , Ahmed Dunya
Published: May 2020

The next normal will not look like any in the years preceding the COVID-19, a pandemic that changed many socio-economic situations around the world. In this paper, we shall explore the possibilities of the socio-economic spillovers that are expected in an unprecedented pandemic, studying their importance, how to deal with them to eliminate their "opportunity cost" on the next normal.A synthesis for the type of spillovers in the ‘new normal’, its future socio-economic challenges are presented to enhance the readiness to the coming era. In order to visualise the amount of the possibilities and opportunities of the socio-economic spillover, a framework is proposed, and then all the 480 possibilities are list. Tools are developed further to optimize the best socio-economic possibilities, which would different per the community condition and the stage of the new normal. The main implication of this work is that it would change the way any future pandemic or global emergency spillovers are evaluated or dealt with. This would establish a new path for future research in the ‘new normal guidance’ which are recommended as part of the conclusion. The framework and tools need to be further tested in more different conditions so that they can be globally generalised.
The impact of training of peer educator on sexual and reproductive health: An interventional study
Authors: OZAYDIN Ayse Nilufer , CIFTER Anil , BOZDOGAN Berk , KICI Nergis
Published: May 2020

Objectives: This study aims to reveal the knowledge and attitude change that a well-structured sexual and reproductive health (SRH)peer educator training creates in volunteer preclinical students from Marmara University School of Medicine.Materials and Methods: Participants (n=29) were given 28 hours of training on 13 subjects by professionals. Those who attended andcompleted all sessions were certified as “peer educator” (Group 1,n=12). Group 2 (n=17) participated only in the first 8 sessions. SRHattitudes and knowledge levels of participants were evaluated. Data was analysed in SPSS-11.0 programme.Results: Females constitute 51.7% of the participants. All participants had the similar level of “egalitarian” point of view (p:0.859). SRHfinal attitude score of Group 1 was higher than preliminary attitude score (p:0.008) and SRH final attitude score of Group 2 (p:0.033).The mean SRH knowledge score of Group 1 was 38.3±4.65, while that of Group 2 was 26.76±4.16 (p:0.0001).Conclusion: It has been shown that a well-structured peer educator training can increase the knowledge of volunteer medical studentsand make a positive attitude change. After the implementation of the “Health Transformation Programme” in Turkey, adolescentswere ignored. So, with peer educator trainings, trained educators will be able to help those adolescents and offer unprejudiced andegalitarian services to their patients when they become physicians.
The History of Cryosurgery in Canada: A Tale of Two Cities
Authors: Chin Joseph , Donnelly Brian , Nair Shiva , Lavi Arnon
Published: May 2020

Although not commonly available in Canada, cryosurgery (cryoablation) for prostate cancer has been practiced in many countries. The field of cryoablation has evolved significantly over the past 30 years. Two prostate cryoablation programs were started in Canada in the early 1990’s, in London ON and Calgary AB, focusing respectively on salvage therapy following radiation failure and primary local treatment. This article chronicles the development of the two programs and outlines the scientific and clinical contributions by investigators at the two centers.
Senior Citizens and Their Roles in Family and Household
Authors: Ayoob S. M.
Published: May 2020

The family is considered as the most important and outstanding primary group in the society. The extended family type is diminishing in the modern era due to multiple and unavoidable reasons. However in some countries, people give their support to preserve extended family system at least keeping their senior citizens in the same household. Senior citizens also play active roles by supporting the family members in numerous ways. This study was conducted to identify the living arrangements, roles played by the senior citizens in family and household and the reasons behind the active role taking behavior among senior citizens. Out of 20 Divisional Secretariat Divisions in Ampara district, 08 Divisional Secretariat Divisions where Muslims predominantly live have been selected as the study area using simple random sampling method. The sample size is 392. The primary data was collected from key informant interviews, case studies and focus group discussions. The study highlighted that 95% of the senior citizens in the study area are living with their family members. Maintaining household activities, guiding the family members, providing counselling, providing security, socialization, mediating, providing monetary support and mobile role are the major roles played by senior citizens. The reasons for this active role taking behaviour are physical fitness and healthy lifestyle of senior citizens, disaster situation, economic condition, loneliness and isolation, lack of organizational structure and social recognition in study area. Beyond their old age, the contribution of senior citizens to the family is immeasurable.
“For the Most Part” Generalizations and Practical Wisdom
Authors: Drefcinski Shane ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: May 2020

My objective in this paper is to contribute to our understanding of Aristotle’s science of ethics by defending two claims. (1) There is a way in which generalizations hold only for the most part that is unlike any of the types of generalizations in the natural sciences that hold only for the most part. These ethical generalizations depict ideals that, although grounded in and perfective of our human nature, are only rarely realized. (2) Aristotle’s account of practical wisdom provides all the resources we need for understanding how the person with practical wisdom can tell when the for the most part generalization in ethics is true and when it is not.
Contingency Planning for Severe Climate Change
Authors: Houston Jared ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: May 2020

What if we fail to mitigate and adapt to climate change, and so face its more severe impacts? I argue that asking this question reveals a new obligation of climate justice: contingency planning for severe climate change. Surprisingly, such plans are already being drafted. But the politics behind them is neoliberal and militarist. I identify the epistemology of futurity motivating contingency planning—possibilism—and argue that we can and should dissociate it from, and redeploy it against, neoliberal militarism.
The Failure of the Sacraments in Coleridge’s Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Authors: Avery Joshua ,   Marquette University Press
Published: May 2020

This essay argues that Coleridge’s Rime of the Ancient Mariner represents in its imagery a tension within Coleridge prior to his conversion to Anglicanism. Specifically, the poem’s treatment of institutional sacraments argues for their apparent inefficacy, at least from the Mariner’s vantage point. The sacramental idea upheld by a High Church view would suggest that particular earthly institutions, such as Holy Communion or matrimony, could function as actual and not merely symbolic vehicles of divine grace. The Rime, however, displays a protagonist whose hopes for such possibilities are repeatedly disappointed. Consequently, Coleridge’s poem depicts the terrors of a cosmos in which the activities of divine grace are removed from and inaccessible to human intelligibility and choice.
The Decency of Albert Camus
Authors: Principe Jesus Deogracias ,   Marquette University Press
Published: May 2020

This essay explores the place of decency (l’honnêteté) and the decent man (l’honnête homme) in the moral and religious thought of Albert Camus. Focusing primarily on the major fictional works (The Stranger, The Plague, and The Fall), we consider how Camus employs the semantic ambiguity inherent in the notion of being decent, and then develops this into a normative ethical call characterized by responsibility and solidarity. We then explore further how Camus pushes the envelope to make us reflect on whether decency is even possible, both in the sense of addressing the difficulty of taking on moral responsibility, as well as calling into question the decency of the religious mentality. We conclude with reading in Camus not so much a critique as a challenge for the Christian to be true to herself, her ethic, and her faith.
A educação física escolar com aulas de JUMP e a frequência da atividade física de jovens e adultos
Authors: Lemes Vanilson Batista , Brand Caroline , Dias Arieli Fernandes , Mello João Henrique Ploia , Fochesatto Camila Felin , Gaya Adroaldo Cezar Araujo , Gaya Anelise Reis
Published: May 2020

O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar o efeito de uma proposta de educação física (EF) voltada à promoção da saúde sobre a frequência de atividade física (AF) semanal fora da escola em alunos da Educação de Jovens e Adultos, considerando o sexo, a idade, a massa corporal, a estatura e as modalidades de AF como fatores associados. Para isso, utilizou-se um estudo pré-experimental de intervenção. Como resultado, verificou-se que a AF aumentou 1,21 vezes no pós-teste, se associada com: futsal, dança, caminhada e musculação. Dessa maneira, conclui-se que a intervenção em EF propiciou aumento de 21% na prática de AF fora da escola no pós-teste através do futsal, dança, caminhada e musculação.
Perfil de resistência e ou sensibilidade antibacteriana de enterobactérias coletadas de P. expansa
Authors: Evangelista Sobrinho Rosildo Mendes , Malvásio Adriana , Bertolin Aparecido Osdimir
Published: May 2020

A ordem Testudines conhecidos atualmente como quelônios, compreendem as tartarugas, jabutis e cágados, a família Podocnemidae possui o representante considerado como o maior quelônio de água doce, conhecido popularmente como tartaruga da Amazônia, gênero Podocnemis. Os Podocnemis expansa podem ser hospedeiros naturais e atuarem como reservatórios de vários microrganismos. Diante do exposto, objetivou-se identificar e traçar o perfil de resistência e ou sensibilidade antimicrobiana de enterobactérias coletadas de P. expansa de ambiente natural e cativeiro comercial. Foram capturados aleatoriamente de cada ambiente, 50 exemplares de P. expansa, 15 machos com maturidade sexual, 15 fêmeas com maturidade sexual, 10 machos juvenis e 10 fêmeas juvenis. Após a captura dos animais procedeu se a coleta do material microbiológico. Um total de 5.355 cepas bacterianas foram avaliadas, sendo 2.725 provenientes de P. expansa de ambiente natural e 2.630 de P. expansa de cativeiro comercial. A distribuição de microrganismos nos dois ambientes não são iguais, apresentando prevalência nos dois ambientes de Shigella spp., Hafnia spp. e E. coli.  Quanto ao perfil de resistência e ou sensibilidade Shigella spp. E. coli e Klebsiella spp. representam os microrganismos coletados mais difíceis de serem eliminadas com antibioticoterapia, apresentado multirresistência aos antimicrobianos em mais de 50% dos antibióticos utilizados, frente aos microrganismos de P. expansa de ambiente natural e de cativeiro comercial.     Os resultados obtidos neste estudo ressaltam a importância de se conhecer o perfil de enterobactérias isoladas da comunidade e ter seu constante monitoramento, tendo em vista que tais bactérias são encontradas como integrantes da microbiota residente e transitória de Podocnemis expansa, tanto de ambiente natural quanto de cativeiro comercial, ressaltando ainda a importância dos cuidados de antessepsia que deverão ser realizados pelas pessoas que manuseiam Podocnemis expansa, seja para fins de pesquisa ou para abate.
Índices morfofisiológicos e clorofila de hortelã-pimenta cultivadas sob diferentes sistemas de cultivos
Authors: Casais Luana Keslley Nascimento , Borges Luciana da Silva , Medeiros Maria do Bom Conselho Lacerda , Souza Manoel Euzebio de , Soares Denilze Santos
Published: May 2020

A hortelã-pimenta (Mentha x piperita) é atualmente cultivada em todo o mundo. Utilizada como tempero em inúmeros pratos culinários assim como planta medicinal, também fornece óleos essenciais que podem ser extraídos da planta. O sistema mais adequado para produção de hortelã-pimenta é de grande interesse, pois técnicas alternativas como o sistema hidropônico e semi-hidropônico podem reduzir o uso intensivo dos solos, além de diminuir doenças que afetam o solo. Objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar o efeito de diferentes formas de cultivo (solo, semi-hidropônico e hidropônico) e formas de propagação (sementes e mini-estacas) na produção de biomassa em Hortelã-pimenta (Mentha x piperita) no sudeste paraense. O experimento foi realizado na Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia e em uma propriedade rural voltada à produção de hortaliças hidropônicas - B&A Hidroponia. O delineamento experimental se deu em esquema fatorial 3x2, com 3 sistemas e duas formas de propagação, sendo os sistemas: 1-Hidroponia; 2- Semi-hidroponia; 3- Solo, e as formas de propagação por via mini-estaca e semente com cinco repetições. As médias comparadas pelo teste de Tukey a 5% de probabilidade. Foram avaliadas as características altura de plantas (cm), número de folhas, massa fresca (g), massa seca (g), área foliar (cm²), largura foliar (cm), comprimento foliar (cm), fator de forma, perímetro foliar (cm), produtividade (g), ciclo, médias da razão de área foliar (RAF), razão de peso das folhas (RPF), área foliar específica (AFE), peso específico foliar (PEF), quantidade de água na parte aérea (QAPA) índice de área foliar (IAF) e clorofila a, b e total (ICF). A forma de propagação utilizada através de mini-estaca se mostrou eficiente para o cultivo de hortelã-pimenta, promovendo um menor ciclo em todos os sistemas observados, sendo em hidroponia 43 dias de ciclo, semi-hidroponia e solo ambas com 45 dias ciclo, na produção via semente as plantas apresentaram em hidroponia 72, semi-hidroponia 83 e solo 102 dias de ciclo. As maiores produtividades foram encontradas nos sistemas solo e semi-hidroponia, através da forma de propagação por mini-estaca. Nos parâmetros morfofisiológicos o cultivo em sistema hidropônico e semi-hidropônico em sua generalidade foi o que apresentou melhores condições para a produção de plantas de hortelã-pimenta através de mini-estaca. Os valores de clorofila não divergiram quanto as formas de propagação evidenciando tanto mini-estaca quanto semente, boas condutoras no cultivo de plantas na produção de pigmentos fotossintéticos, já em relação ao sistema, o cultivo em solo foi o que se mostrou mais promissor.
Políticas públicas, planejamento e geração do desenvolvimento urbano sustentável: Importância e múltiplas formas de interações
Authors: Silva Márcia Félix da , Cândido Gesinaldo Ataíde
Published: May 2020

A política pública desempenha importante papel enquanto instrumento norteador do planejamento e envolve os mais diversos atores sociais em busca de soluções comuns para os problemas urbanos que afetam o interesse coletivo, visto que a exequibilidade do projeto de desenvolvimento urbano sustentável requer esforços igualmente coletivos. Compreender as interações existentes entre a política pública, o planejamento e o desenvolvimento urbano se configuram como elemento facilitador do processo de implementação de tais políticas. Neste sentido, o objetivo do artigo é discutir a importância e múltiplas formas de interações entre as políticas públicas e o planejamento para a geração do desenvolvimento urbano sustentável, estruturando-se como um ensaio teórico, baseado nas inferências de autores como Casula (2017) sobre políticas públicas; Castro et al. (2014) sobre as conexões da política pública e o desenvolvimento; Saravia (2006) e Bresser Pereira et al. (1998) sobre gestão pública; Philippi Junior (2012) e Acselrad (1999) sobre desenvolvimento sustentável, dentre outras importantes contribuições que versam sobre estudos urbanos. As informações foram organizadas e fundamentadas em bases teóricas publicizadas a partir da década de 1990, abordando o tema sob a perspectiva metropolitana-urbana. Os resultados obtidos apontam para a necessidade de alinhamento do planejamento urbano com as políticas públicas, envolvendo para tanto a participação efetiva da sociedade nas decisões sobre elas com o objetivo precípuo de alicerçar o desenvolvimento urbano sustentável.
Geração de microcampos de deterioração psico-socioambiental proveniente da deposição irregular de lixo em áreas residenciais
Authors: Alves João Batista
Published: May 2020

O presente estudo teve como objetivo verificar a influência dos resíduos depositados em vazadouros a céu aberto em áreas urbanas, verificando os impactos causados pela proliferação de vetores em residências e doenças em membros das famílias do entorno destes focos, na cidade de Fazenda Rio Grande/PR, Brasil. A escolha dos lotes deu-se a partir da visita in loco a todas ruas e bairros da cidade, observando-se a presença de deposição massiva de resíduos domésticos nestes locais, como um dos critérios de escolha. Além disso, os lotes deveriam estar circunscritos à área urbana, a uma distância mínima de 100 metros de áreas marginais, áreas florestadas, alagadas e margens de rios. Utilizou-se questionário estruturado e entrevistaram-se os residentes do entorno destes terrenos.  Para análise dos dados, utilizou-se o teste de correlação de postos de Spearman, que mede a associação entre duas variáveis no mínimo ordinais. Este teste é não paramétrico e não exige suposições sobre a distribuição dos dados. A medida chamada ‘rho’ é um valor que varia de -1 até 1, em que 1 indica correlação perfeita positiva (se a ordem de uma variável cresce, a outra tende a crescer também) e -1 indica correlação perfeita negativa, se a ordem de uma variável cresce, a outra tende a decrescer).  Obteve-se uma correlação positiva para presença e frequência de ocorrência de vetores: moscas, baratas, ratos, animais de rua e para odores desagradáveis. Quanto às doenças, os resultados foram significativos para: infecções, diarreias, inflamações, problemas respiratórios, ansiedade e depressão. Tomando como pressupostos estes fatos e aportes teóricos da psicologia ambiental e geografia, propõe-se que os locais com as características descritas formam os microcampos de deterioração psico-socioambiental.
Produtividade verde-social em uma indústria de esquadrias de alumínio
Authors: Alves Lucas Vitorino , Silva Viviane Farias , Dantas Neto José
Published: May 2020

Diante de suas abordagens, as métricas de produtividades ditas 'convencionais' trazem em seu âmago apenas os conceitos econômicos sem incluir em seus cálculos os custos e impactos ambientais e sociais, que se tornam cada vez mais importantes para a subsistência das organizações modernas. Essa nova perspectiva fez surgir alguns modelos de avaliação da produtividade, com destaque para a Produtividade Verde (PV), que ao contrário dos métodos tradicionais de avaliação da produtividade, engloba também os aspectos ambientais, buscando a produção sustentável. Assim, o estudo foi realizado se objetivando mensurar a Produtividade Verde-Social em uma indústria de esquadrias de alumínio. O cálculo do Índice de Produtividade Verde-Social (IPVS) é feito através da relação matemática definida pela razão entre a produtividade (determinada pela razão entre o faturamento e os custos do processo produtivo - dividido em custos de produção, custos ambientais e custos sociais) e os impactos (sociais e ambientais). Para calcular os impactos foram utilizados 62 indicadores tanto para dimensão ambiental como social. O modelo foi testado e aplicado em uma Indústria de Esquadrias de Alumínio (IEA) localizada estado da Paraíba no Nordeste do Brasil, através das variáveis do modelo, o faturamento, todos os custos de produção, ambientais e sociais, e com todos os índices e impactos mensurados com base nos questionários aplicados aos funcionários e a comunidade ao entorno e observação participante. Resultando no primeiro valor de IPVS=0,88 em Indústria de Esquadrias no mundo, faltam dados históricos para efeito de comparação. Conclui-se que o estudo veio contribuir claramente para o avanço da literatura e aplicações reais da PV, mostrando-se como uma importante ferramenta de comparação dos parâmetros financeiros e de natureza ambiental e social e excelente indicador na redução dos impactos ambientais e sociais.