bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
GRANICA MIĘDZY JĘZYKIEM MÓWIONYM A STANDARDOWYM
Authors: STĘPLEWSKI ARTUR
Published: July 2020

The paper focuses on the relationship between spoken language and standard language. It describes the process of choosing one of the spoken varieties as a basis for a general national language. However, this is a political decision. Linguistics is a secondary tool used in an ideological construct of a nation as an imaginary community. Therefore, any national language is culturally marked. The standard language is used to geographically connect members of a community; it also relates modern users to their ancestors. Politics and linguistics must also rely on the educational system to teach the users one language and to communicate that they are a single nation.
ALTERNATIVE EXISTENCE OF ART IN “INTERNAL EMIGRATION” IN SLOVAK PART OF CZECHOSLOVAKIA IN YEARS 1977–1989
Authors: BÁTOROVÁ MÁRIA
Published: July 2020

This paper presents a comparison of Slovak and Czech dissidents, the origin of the so-called “silent” dissent, alternative art in Slovakia in the years of normalization, mostly after 1977.
Adaptacja i porozumienie. Komunikacja dwujęzyczna w Europie Środkowej
Authors: Hofmański Wojciech
Published: July 2020

Depending on the selected theoretical concept, Central Europe is a melting pot of several or over a dozen linguistic cultures which constantly interacted in the process of historical development. In this multi-national landscape, the presence of Slavs (Czechs, Poles, Slovaks as well as Lusatians, Kashubians or Lemkos) has been a constant element. The speakers have used two languages in a single act of communication which is a phenomenon of its own. This understanding is a tempting area of linguistic research. This text is dedicated to bilingual communication of Slavs with special emphasis placed on the processes of adaptation based on obtaining information from texts in written language (the seven sieves technique).
Shake Table Testing: A High-Resolution Vertical Accelerometer Array for Tracking Shear Wave Velocity
Authors: Zayed Muhammad , Ebeido Ahmed , Prabhakaran Athul , Kim Kyungtae , Qiu Zhijian , Elgamal Ahmed
Published: July 2020

Dynamic ground and ground-structure responses are heavily dependent on the soil shear wave velocity. During seismic excitation, soil stiffness inferred from the shear wave velocity (Vs) might change significantly and affect the overall system response. In this study, an instrumentation and analysis framework was developed to allow for continuous estimation of Vs during dynamic/seismic excitation. The framework is presented along with representative applications during shake table testing of saturated sand strata. For that purpose, results from two different 1-g shake table tests conducted in a laminar soil container are examined and analyzed. In this context, evolution of the soil Vs profile during the shaking event is tracked and documented. The experimental setup, test procedure, and test results are described. Time histories of Vs at different depths within the sand strata are discussed. Overall, the developed techniques can be conveniently included in routine 1-g and centrifuge shake table experimentation efforts, when properly accounting for the differences between sizes of 1 g and centrifuge models.
SISTEMA SIMPLIFICADO DE DIREÇÃO ASSISTIDA PARA EMPILHADEIRAS E TRANSPALETEIRAS ELÉTRICAS
Authors: Martins de Oliveira Victor , Motta Azevedo Júnior Geraldo , José Dias da Silva Antonio , Henriques Ventura do Rosário Oliv Carlos
Published: July 2020

O objetivo deste trabalho é propor um projeto, capaz de assistir eletricamente um sistema de direção para empilhadeiras e transpaleteiras elétricas, visando uma melhor eficiência e redução de custos operacionais. O sistema eletrônico foi desenvolvido baseadoem conceitos de eletrônica analógica e de potência para a realização de um controlebidirecional de um motor elétrico de ímãs permanentes. O funcionamento do sistemaé demonstrado através de um protótipo, que foi desenvolvido com componentes atualmente utilizados em equipamentos embarcados em empilhadeiras e transpaleteiras elétricas. O sistema realiza o ajuste do ponto de acionamento, o ajuste de intensidade doacionamento do motor, o ajuste de fim de curso e possui uma proteção contra sobrecarga. Estes ajustes são realizados através de circuitos eletrônicos analógicos, que tiveramseu funcionamento comprovado através dos dados coletados durante o funcionamentodo protótipo. Analisando o funcionamento de todo o sistema e verificando os resultadosobtidos, concluiu-se que é possível e viável a implementação deste sistema em empilhadeiras e transpaleteiras elétricas.
APLICAÇÃO DO PROJECT MODEL CANVAS NO PLANEJAMENTO DE PROJETO COM ÊNFASE NO GERENCIAMENTO DE RISCOS
Authors: Procópio de Oliveira Melissa , Luiz Fernandes José
Published: July 2020

Este artigo trata de um proposta da utilização do Project Model Canvas como suporteao planejamento de um projeto da empresa Alfa. Ao longo do estudo, propõe-se queo Project Model Canvas seja utilizado em conjunto com a aplicação das boas práticasde gerenciamento de projetos do Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK). Aintegração entre esses conhecimentos é detalhada através da área de riscos do projeto.
Did Social Connection Decline During the First Wave of COVID-19?: The Role of Extraversion
Authors: Folk Dunigan , Okabe-Miyamoto Karynna , Dunn Elizabeth , Lyubomirsky Sonja
Published: July 2020

In two pre-registered studies, we tracked changes in individuals’ feelings of social connection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both studies capitalized on measures of social connection and well-being obtained prior to the COVID-19 pandemic by recruiting the same participants again in the midst of the pandemic’s upending effects. Study 1 included a sample of undergraduates from a Canadian university (N = 467), and Study 2 included community adults primarily from the United States and the United Kingdom (N = 336). Our results suggest that people experienced relatively little change in feelings of social connection in the face of the initial reshaping of their social lives caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Exploratory analyses suggested that relatively extraverted individuals exhibited larger declines in social connection. However, after controlling for levels of social connection prior to the pandemic (as pre-registered), the negative effect of extraversion reversed (Study 1) or disappeared (Study 2).
Effect of Pre and Post Weld Heat Treatment on the Mechanical Properties of Friction Stir Welded AA6061-T6 Joint
Authors: Verduzco Huarez J.C. , Garcia Hernandez R. , Dominguez Almaraz G. M. , Villalón López J.J.
Published: July 2020

This research work focuses on the study of the improvement of mechanical properties, specifically the tensile strength of 6061-T6 aluminum alloy on prismatic specimens with 9.5 mm thickness that has been subjected to friction stir welding process and two heat treatments; solubilized and aging before or after the welding process. Three cases studied and evaluated were, welding of the base material without heat treatment (BMW), solubilized heat treatment and partial aging of the base material before welding (HTBW), and heat treatment of solubilized and aging of the base material after welding (HTAW). The obtained results show an increase of about 10% (20 MPa) of tensile strength for the HTBW process, compared to BMW case. In addition, for the case of HTAW, the obtained tensile resistance presents a joint efficiency of 96%, which is close to the tensile strength of the base material (»310 MPa).
Some Doubt the Covid19 Containment Measures on the Generally Healthy Population Made any Difference for Italy
Authors: Boretti Alberto
Published: July 2020

There is a clear indication from the number of fatalities in similar countries that adopted different lockdown strategies, for example, Belgium, Spain, the United Kingdom or Italy, and others, that the more strict measures applied to the healthy population did not pay. There is also a clear indication that the compartmental model predictions of March were wrong, overrating peak fatalities of more than one order of magnitude. It is an unfortunate circumstance that the mainstream media in the west, as well as the “high impact” peer review, ignore the real-world pattern of Covid19 infection. Here we examine one of the examples of biased literature.
Design Thinking para la docencia universitaria en bibliotecología
Authors: Rodríguez Daniela María
Published: July 2020

El presente estudio tiene como objetivo presentar la aplicación de la metodología design thinking o pensamiento de diseño en escenarios de enseñanza y asimismo investigar sobre estrategias implementadas en el marco de la docencia universitaria en bibliotecología. El trabajo se ha realizado mediante la revisión de artículos, libros, sitios web de organizaciones que lideran en el tema y actas de conferencias encontradas en bases de datos académicas. Se encontró que existen numerosas evidencias de su implementación en docencia y con resultados satisfactorios, sin embargo hay poca información sobre iniciativas en la enseñanza de la bibliotecología y en idioma español a pesar de que es una metodología que se puede implementar en la enseñanza de la disciplina para fomentar estrategias didácticas constructivistas.
ФЕНОМЕН ПОДВІЙНИХ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЙ ЯК НЕГАТИВНИЙ НАСЛІДОК ІНСТИТУЦІОНАЛЬНОГО ПЕРЕХОДУ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: СЕРДЮК Олександр
Published: July 2020

Проаналізовано інституціональне середовище України. Встановлено, що для нього є характерним симбіоз різновекторних моральних, етичних і поведінкових норм. Обґрунтовано, що на формування індивідуалістичного і колективістського світогляду серед населення України впливало не лише формальне інституціональне середовище держави, з якої воно походило, а й характер діяльності та місце проживання. Проаналізовано фундаментальні відмінності світогляду населення України.Виявлено інституціональні передумови виникнення та існування подвійних організацій в умовах переходу від соціалістичної системи до ринкового господарства. Визначено, що в Україні відсутня інституціональна рівновага, внаслідок чого звичні норми і правила діяльності організацій не відповідають формальним вимогам. Охарактеризовано неформальну модель відносин «принципал –– агент». Висунуто гіпотезу, що різкий перехід до абсолютних індивідуалістичних інститутів призведе до збільшення кількості подвійних організацій. Зважаючи на таку імовірність унаслідок кардинальної трансформації інституціонального середовища, слід очікувати низької віддачі від трансакційного капіталу, принаймні,в короткостроковій перспективі. Із зміною поколінь, які формуватимуть власний світогляд у новому (індивідуалістичному) формальному інституціональному середовищі, слід очікувати як зниження трансакційних витрат, так і підвищення їх рентабельності. Виявлено, що в умовах інституційного переходу виняткового значення набуваєтрансакційний капітал.Надано рекомендації щодо врегулювання проблеми подвійних організацій в межах інституціонального переходу України. Запропоновано застосовувати комплекс заходів з посилення державного контролю за організаціями, де вже фактично існує або є загроза виникнення моделі відносин «принципал –– агент». Державний контроль за організаціями повинен мати партнерський характер. Паралельно рекомендовано поступово децентралізовувати формально колективістські організації, зберігаючи при цьому контроль за дотриманням вимог децентралізації.Обґрунтовано, що стратегія інституціонального переходу має включати заходи щодо стимулювання індивідуалістичних відносин усередині організації, що сприятиме ефективному застосуванню зрілих індивідуалістичних інститутів у майбутньому.
THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE ARIDIZATION ON OAK STANDS IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA (CASE STUDY)
Authors: Nedealcov Maria , Donica Ala , Grigoraș Nicolae
Published: July 2020

The forests of the Republic of Moldova are composed predominantly by mesophilous deciduous tree species, the most valuable specie are oaks, located at the limit of their natural area. The growth and survival of forests, especially in the peripheral and transition areas of ecosystems, such as the oaks stands of country, also depend on the variety of the thermal and pluviometric regime, which has changed over the last decades in the context of climate aridization. The estimation of the mesophilic tree species exposure to regional climate aridization is shown by the simultaneous use of a set of eco-metric indices: Forest Aridity Index (FAI), De Martonne Index (IM), Ellenberg Coefficient (EQ), and Beech Tolerance Index (QBTI). For areas occupied by oaks (within 2 major natural reserves from central part of Moldova), have been indicated FAI values equal to 6.5-7.5; IM values between 30.0-35.0; EQ values ranging from 30.0-38.0; and QBTI values around 15.0 units, favourable for the mesophilic oak forests development. This fact indicates that during the vegetation period of mesophilic trees, in the central part of the Republic of Moldova, in more arid conditions of development, through modification of oak sensitivity to the water deficit, changes will occur in the compositional structure of ecosystems and the chorology of species. The study results are of particular interest in the sustainable management of the national forestry sector.
THE IMPACT OF RELIEF ON LAND COVER AND LAND USE OF THE LLAP RIVER BASIN
Authors: Bulliqi Shpejtim , Krasniqi Leutrim , Isufi Florim
Published: July 2020

Based on the dialectical principle, an attempt was made to analyze in details the impact of relief on land cover and land use. To achieve this objective, the Llap river basin was chosen. The Llap river basin lies in the north-eastern part of Kosovo, which is discerned as a morphological whole with particular physical-geographic elements. Since the past, relief was a factor with direct and indirect impact on land cover and especially on land use. The essential part of the analysis was the correlation of the geomorphometric parameters (altitude and slope) with land cover and land use. For calculating these parameters, a digital elevation model of 12 m / pixel was downloaded from the Alaska Satellite Facility. On the other hand, the CORINE Land Cover 2012 data from the European Environment Agency (EEA) were used for land cover. The completion of the analysis was done in that form for each category of geomorphometric parameters was compared with land cover and land use. It is evident that relief has influenced the Llap basin, both in the extent of settlements and in the activities that human develop on this land.
REAL-TIME ISOHUME MAPPING FOR COOL AND WARM HUMIDITY ISLES OF BENGALURU CITY
Authors: Gopinath Rajesh , Sachin S. , Singh Ajay , Prasad Harendra , Neha S.
Published: July 2020

A naturally gifted city, the development of Urban Moisture Islands (UMI) in Bengaluru is disheartening owing to its rampant-unplanned urbanization to satisfy its rapidly prevalent population. The subsequent increase in built-up area, consequent loss of productive agricultural lands/green zones, encroachment of surface water bodies coupled with the ill-preparedness of decision makers to handle the expansion have invariably impacted the micro-climate of the city. In this present research, an attempt has been made to detect the development of Urban Moisture Islands in Bengaluru by conducting real-time survey at 100 observatories marked across the entire urban locations; with thermo-hygrometers as per the W.M.O. guidelines. The study confirmed the violation of the Human Thermal Comfort Range in 61, 3, 36, 62, 32 and 14 stations during the monitoring for 6 AM, 9 AM, 12 PM, 3 PM, 6 PM and 9 PM respectively. The major causative factors for this drastic climatic transformation from the once sobriquet climate is due to the elevated greenhouse gas emissions, gradual loss of green cover, steady replacement of natural surfaces with materials that have higher thermal properties.
The prevention paradox applies to some but not all gambling harms: Results from a Finnish population-representative survey
Authors: Browne Matthew , Volberg Rachel , Rockloff Matthew , Salonen Anne H.
Published: July 2020

Background and aims

The Prevention Paradox (PP) suggests that a large proportion of aggregate harm from gambling occurs to people who do not have a gambling disorder. However, it has not yet been tested using a population-representative sample. We aimed to test whether the PP applies to gambling in Finland. The prevalence rates of diverse harmful consequences from gambling were surveyed amongst a population-representative sample of past-year gamblers.

Methods

The study used first wave data (N= 7,186) of Finnish Gambling Harms survey, collected via online and postal surveys in 2017. A subset of 3,795 adults (≥18 years), who had gambled at least monthly in 2016, were selected for analysis.

Measurements

Gambling-related harms were evaluated with the 72-item Harms Checklist. Problem and Pathological Gambling Measure (PPGM) measured respondents’ probable disordered gambling from the subset of items for impaired control (4 questions) and other issues (3 questions).

Findings

Consistent with previous findings, the majority of harms were reported by those in the less severe PPGM categories (i.e. scoring <5). However, considering each domain separately, this was true only for financial, emotional/psychological, and work/study harms. The PP was not supported for health, relationship, or social deviance harms.

Conclusions

The population prevalence of the most serious harms (e.g. unsafe living conditions) is concentrated among those with severe impaired control issues. However, even excluding the ∼15% of harms occurring to occasional gamblers, most financial, emotional and work/study impacts occur to those with lower levels of control issues. Efforts at harm reduction should focus on the entire spectrum of issues that people experience from their gambling.
Low self-control and aggression exert serial mediation between inattention/hyperactivity problems and severity of internet gaming disorder features longitudinally among adolescents
Authors: Jeong Hyunsuk , Yim Hyeon Woo , Lee Seung-Yup , Lee Hae Kook , Potenza Marc N. , Jo Sun-Jin , Son Hye Jung , Kim Gyeogmin
Published: July 2020

Objectives

We examined serial mediating roles of low self-control and aggression in explaining relationships between levels of inattention and hyperactivity problems (IHPs) and severity of Internet gaming disorder (IGD) features when exposed to online games among adolescents without Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) stratified by gender using three-wave longitudinal study.

Method

The sample comprised a total of 1,732 family dyads from a study that was conducted among seventh graders without diagnoses of ADHD at baseline. Levels of IHPs were assessed by the parent reported Korean version of the ADHD rating scale at baseline (wave1). Severity of IGD features was assessed by the Internet Game Use-Elicited Symptom Screen (IGUESS) at wave3. Both levels of self-control (wave1) and aggression (wave2) were assessed by self-report. The mediating role of low self-control and aggression in the relationships between level of IHPs and severity of IGD were evaluated using serial mediation analysis separately for each gender.

Results

Levels of IHPs were related directly to severity of IGD features in both genders. The indirect effects via low self-control were also significant in both genders, however, the indirect effects via aggression was significant only in women. The serial mediation effect via low self-control and aggression between levels of IHPs and IGD features was significant in both genders (men, coefficient:0.009, 95%CI 0.005–0.019; women, coefficient:0.010, 95%CI:0.005–0.026).

Conclusion

We revealed a possible mechanism underlying a serial mediation chain from low self-control to aggression explaining the effects of IHPs on severity of IGD features. However, this conclusion should be taken with a caution, because the effect sizes were very low.
Gamblers' attitudes towards money and their relationship to gambling disorder among young men
Authors: Sleczka Pawel , Braun-Michl Barbara , Kraus Ludwig
Published: July 2020

Background and aims

Money plays a central role in gambling, and understanding the different attitudes of gamblers towards it might benefit both prevention and treatment of gambling-related problems. This study describes the development of a new German measure of attitudes to money and the differences in these attitudes between male non-gamblers, occasional, frequent and problem gamblers. Furthermore, it investigates the cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between attitudes towards money and the severity of gambling disorder.

Methods

An online study was conducted among 2,584 men aged 18–25 years, recruited via the Munich citizen registry. Additionally, a sample ofn= 105 Facebook users was included in part of the analyses. Frequent and problem gamblers were invited to a 12-month follow-up. Apart from gambling participation and related problems, the questionnaire included items from existing scales measuring attitudes to money.

Results

Three factors underlying a new 12-item German Scale of Money Attitudes (SMAG) were identified:success,budgetingandevil. Compared with other groups, participants reporting any gambling problems scored highest insuccessand lowest inbudgeting.Budgetingwas associated with gambling-related problems in both cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses and strengthened the relationship between associating money with success and gambling disorder.

Discussion

For problem gamblers, money is important as a personal symbol of success. This attitude has an especially negative effect on gambling-related problems in individuals who handle money irresponsibly. Spending and winning money might play an important role in maintaining self-esteem among gamblers and thus hinder their attempts to quit.
Social anxiety and Internet gaming disorder: The role of motives and metacognitions
Authors: Marino Claudia , Canale Natale , Vieno Alessio , Caselli Gabriele , Scacchi Luca , Spada Marcantonio M.
Published: July 2020

Background and aims

In recent years, Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) has been recognized as a mental health problem. Although research has found that social anxiety, motives, the preference for online social interactions (POSI), and metacognitions about online gaming are independent predictors of IGD, less is known about their relative contribution to IGD. The aim of the current study was to model the relationship between social anxiety, motives, POSI, metacognitions about online gaming, and IGD.

Methods

Five hundred and forty three Italian gamers who play more than 7 h a week (mean age = 23.9 years; SD = 6.15 years; 82.5% males) were included in the study. The pattern of relationships specified by the theoretical model was examined through path analysis.

Results

Results showed that social anxiety was directly associated with four motives (escape, coping, fantasy, and recreation), POSI, and positive and negative metacognitions about online gaming, and IGD. The Sobel test showed that negative metacognitions about online gaming played the strongest mediating role in the relationship between social anxiety and IGD followed by escape, POSI, and positive metacognitions. The model accounted for 54% of the variance for IGD.

Discussion and conclusions

Overall, our findings show that, along with motives and POSI, metacognitions about online gaming may play an important role in the association between social anxiety and IGD. The clinical and preventive implications of these findings are discussed.
Conduct problems and depressive symptoms in association with problem gambling and gaming: A systematic review
Authors: Richard Jérémie , Fletcher Émilie , Boutin Stephanie , Derevensky Jeffrey , Temcheff Caroline
Published: July 2020

Background and aims

Behavioral addictions such as gambling and gaming disorder are significant public health issues that are of increasing importance to policy makers and health care providers. Problem gambling and gaming behaviors have been identified as being associated with externalizing and internalizing problems, with theoretical models suggesting that both conduct problems and depressive symptoms may be significant risk factors in the development of problem gambling and gaming. As such, the purpose of this systematic review is to provide an overview of research identifying the relationship between conduct problems, depressive symptoms and problem gambling and gaming among adolescents and young adults.

Methods

Systematic literature searches in accordance with PRISMA guidelines found 71 eligible studies that met the inclusion criteria, 47 for problem gambling, 23 for problem gaming and one for both problem behaviors.

Results

Based on cross-sectional evidence, both problem gambling and gaming are consistently concurrently associated with conduct problems and depressive symptoms. Longitudinal evidence appears to be clearer for conduct problems as a risk factor for problem gambling, and depressive symptoms as a risk factor for problem gaming. However, both risk factors appear to increase the risk for these problem behaviors.

Discussion and Conclusions

Results from the literature review suggest that problem gambling and gaming are associated with the presence of conduct problems and depressive symptoms, with the potential of sharing common etiological factors. Additional research is necessary to confirm these longitudinal relationships with an emphasis on investigating the interaction of both early conduct problems and depressive symptoms.
Indicadores de Citación y Relevancia Científica: Genealogía de una Representación
Authors: Martinovich Viviana
Published: July 2020

RESUMEN Este artículo analiza la asociación entre indicadores de citación y relevancia científica, en tanto representación social sustentada en presupuestos formulados y consolidados durante la segunda mitad del siglo XX. Esta asociación, al ser abordada en América Latina como un problema reciente, pierde la carga de los procesos que historicamente configuraron esa construcción. Desde ciertos conceptos de Bourdieu, Even-Zohar y Moscovici, este artículo se propone indagar acerca de cuáles fueron los processos políticos y económicos que históricamente tributaron a la conformación de esa representación y qué aspectos están presentes en los indicadores de citación utilizados en la actualidad. Reivindicar los indicadores de citación como forma de evaluar el aporte al conocimiento científico genera una distorsión del sistema de valores que relega los ecosistemas conceptuales, los temas innovadores o poco trabajados, y estimula alistarse dentro de áreas que ya están altamente pobladas, para asegurar la citación.
Dez anos de um CAPSi: comparação da caracterização de usuários atendidos
Authors: Leitão Iagor Brum , Dias Andréa Barbosa , Tristão Kelly Guimarães , Ronchi Juliana Peterle , Avellar Luziane Zacché
Published: July 2020

Resumo Estudo retrospectivo de caráter descritivo. Por meio de coleta em prontuários, objetivou-se caracterizar crianças e adolescentes atendidos em um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial Infantojuvenil (CAPSi) durante seu décimo ano de funcionamento e comparar com estudo análogo realizado no primeiro ano de funcionamento. Os dados foram analisados com auxílio dos softwares SPSS e Iramuteq. Identificou-se aumento de 51,85% ( n = 84 ) da demanda em relação ao primeiro ano. Observou-se aumento de usuários de sexo feminino, cuja marca foram queixas de automutilação. Manteve-se prevalência de usuários do sexo masculino, cuja marca foram problemas de comportamento, como agressividade e hiperatividade. Discute-se, neste estudo, as articulações entre CAPSi e demais serviços da Rede de Atenção Psicossocial (RAPS), especialmente acerca dos encaminhamentos. Também se discute sobre a medicalização sem registro de hipótese diagnóstica e os desafios de se exercer a clínica ampliada e a lógica do trabalho psicossocial, a qual se opõe ao paradigma exclusivamente biomédico, simplificador dos fenômenos do desenvolvimento infantil.
Mapping regional business opportunities using geomarketing and machine learning
Authors: Oliveira Marcelo Fernando Felix de , Albuquerque Pedro Henrique Melo , Hao Peng Yao , Henrique Pedro Alexandre
Published: July 2020

Abstract: The objective of this study is to develop a quantitative tool, based on Machine Learning and Geomarketing to identify business opportunities and contribute to the strategic process of local choice of franchises’ network selecting regions that have a high demand forecast and a lack of product supply. In addition, we conducted a qualitative analysis of the selected business places based on defined criteria. This prediction is given by constructing a consumption pattern, defined by a classifier, based on the characteristics of the reserved rights. Initially, for a better understanding on this subject, a theoretical background was made covering the main concepts about Geomarketing and Machine Learning and its applications. After that for a demonstration of the results, we opted for the application of the method for the market of fine chocolates (Cacau-Show) in the Distrito Federal. The main databases used in this paper were Pesquisa de Orçamentos Familiares and from Instituto Brasileiro de Estatística e Geografia (IBGE). As a result, the Standardized Spend was obtained, which indicates the requirement for each Censitar Sector, as georeferenced information of the competition, containing 44 stores that have as their main product of fine chocolate, and as digital meshes of the Federal District. The crossing is available for the elaboration of a map that facilitates the identification of the business opportunities for the market of fine chocolates in the Distrito Federal, Brazil.
Integration of quality tools and multi-criteria methods: a bibliometric and systemic analysis
Authors: Viero Andreia , Trojan Flavio
Published: July 2020

Abstract: This study aims to identify the integration between quality tools and multi-criteria methods, using a bibliometric and systemic analysis. In order to meet this research objective, the methodology used to select the bibliographic portfolio, perform the bibliometric and systemic analysis was the ProKnow-C (Knowledge Development Process – Constructivist). As result were selected 17 articles that represented the bibliographic portfolio and 351 articles as reference for the bibliographic portfolio. The results highlight the journals: Expert Systems with Applications e Applied Soft Computing Journal. The most aligned articles with the theme were, “Supplier selection paradigm: An integrated hierarchical QFD methodology under multiple-criteria environment”, and “Decision making with the analytic hierarchy process”. In the systemic analysis were considered six lenses, according to the theoretical affiliation MCDA-C, and was concluded that the articles were not totally aligned with this specific affiliation. The AHP and TOPSIS methods stood out as the most used methods in this portfolio. It was verified that the quality tools when used integrated with multi-criteria methods allow the creation of decision making evaluation models for scenarios present in the papers found in this research.
La función de la producción artística en la psicosis: el caso de Yayoi Kusama
Authors: Raone Martina Fernández
Published: July 2020

Este artículo analiza, en el caso de Yayoi Kusama, la relación entre psicosis y arte como modalidad de solución original que contempla un saber-hacer con el síntoma. Metodológicamente, se basa en el estudio del caso a partir de documentos bibliográficos y autobiográficos. Expondrá la función del arte para Kusama, arte “psicosomático” y “método terapéutico”, tratamiento no metafórico frente a lo real de la sexualidad y la muerte pero que la ha salvado del suicidio.
Relationship between postural control in upright stance and virtual reality in post-stroke individuals
Authors: Paes João Paulo , Perotti Junior Alaércio , Barela Ana Maria Forti , Barela José Angelo
Published: July 2020

Abstract Introduction: Considered the second leading cause of death worldwide, stroke leads to several consequences resulting from the injury in regions responsible for the processing of sensorimotor information, leading to deficits in the maintenance and performance of postural control. Objective: To relate the performance of postural control during upright stance and a virtual reality task in post-stroke individuals. Method: Nine post-stroke individuals, aged 30 to 76 years, characterized by the Berg balance scale, Fugl - Meyer scale and Mini Mental State Examination participated in this study. Postural performance was measured by the center of pressure under bipedal conditions, in anteroposterior and mediolateral directions and unipedal with the affected and unaffected sides, using a force platform. Virtual reality performance was measured by distance and time required to perform a task in the Nintendo Wii®. Results: Revealed significant correlations between distance and displacement time of the affected side (distance x disc_affected = 0.667 | p = 0.025; time x disc_affected = 0.683 | p = 0.021) and between variables time and mean amplitude of mediolateral oscillation (time x amo_ml = -0.733 | p = 0.012), time and mediolateral and anteroposterior mean velocity (time x vm_ml = -0.617 | p = 0.038; time x vm_ap = -0.833 | p = 0.003) and between time and area (time x area = -0.633 | p = 0.034). Conclusion: the performance of standing postural control in post-stroke individuals, represented by measures of weight discharge and variables of postural control, presented a significant relation with the variables of virtual reality.
Correlation of functional mobility with handgrip strength, functional capacity for instrumental activities of daily living, fear of falling and number of falls in community-dwelling elderly
Authors: Fioritto Aline Priori , Cruz Danielle Teles da , Leite Isabel Cristina Gonçalves
Published: July 2020

Abstract Introduction: Functional mobility is essential for quality life and its worsening is the first sign of functional decline in the elderly. Objective: To assess the correlation of functional mobility with handgrip strength (HGS), functional capacity for IADL (FC-IADL) and fear of falling and number of falls in community-dwelling elderly. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 303 community-dwelling elderly of both sexes, in Juiz de Fora (MG, Brazil). Functional mobility (TUG), HGS (dynamometer, JAMAR), FC-IADL (Lawton and Brody Scale), fear of falling (FES-I-Brazil) and number of falls were assessed. The data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation test, and significance was established at ≤ 5%. Results: The elderly studied consisted of 61.7% females, were 73.5 ± 7.8 years old and had little schooling (4.3 ± 3.5 years). Functional mobility showed a moderate correlation with HGS (r = -0.383 and r = -0.322; women and men respectively) and FC-IADL (r = -0.568 and r = -0.583) in both sexes and fear of falling (r = 0.511) in females, a weak correlation with fear of falling in males (r = 0.243) and number of falls in both sexes (r = 0.101 and r = 0.195). Conclusion: Functional mobility showed a moderate correlation with HGS and FC-IADL in both sexes and fear of falling in females. It showed a weak correlation with fear of falling in males and number of falls in both sexes. The overestimated self-efficacy to prevent falls in men and the protective role of fear of falling in individuals with functional mobility limitations may explain these findings.
Evaluation by fractal dimension of muscle regeneration after photobiomodulation
Authors: Oliveira Bárbara Menezes de , Moschini Gabriela Alves de Lima , Dias Raisa de Jesus Dutra , Tenorio Pedro Rocha , Pacagnelli Francis Lopes , Freitas Carlos Eduardo Assumpção de
Published: July 2020

Abstract Introduction: Many treatment modalities are used for muscle tissue recovery. Photobiomodulation is a modality that can be employed to improve the quality of tissue repair. The use of fractal dimension (FD) is an innovative methodology in the quantitative evaluation of treatment efficacy. Objective: Use FD as a quantitative analysis method to evaluate the effect of photobiomodulation of 904 nanometers (nm) in the initial phase of the muscle regeneration process. Method: Thirty male Wistar rats were divided into three groups: Control Group (CG), Injured and Untreated Group (IUT), and Injured and Treated Group (IT). Muscle injury was induced by cryoinjury in the central region of the anterior tibial (AT) belly of the left posterior limb. This was performed by an iron rod that was previously immersed in liquid nitrogen. Applications started 24 hours after the injury and occurred daily for five days. They were performed at two points in the lesion area. The rats were euthanized on the seventh day. The AT muscles were removed and frozen in liquid nitrogen. Then, the histological sections were stained using the Hematoxylin-Eosin (HE) technique and submitted to FD analysis performed by the box-counting method using ImageJ software. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was used for data normality, and the Kruskall-Wallis test and Dunn's post-test were used for group comparison (p<0.05%). Results: Differences between IT and IUT groups were statistically significant, and it was possible to observe the reduction of fractability with p=0.0034. Conclusion: FD is a useful tool for the analysis of skeletal muscle disorganization in the initial phase of regeneration and confirms the potentially beneficial effects of photobiomodulation to this process.
Physical exercise and metformin in the prevention of pre-eclampsia: systematic review
Authors: Nascimento Iramar Baptistella do , Nunes Mayco Morais , Fleig Raquel
Published: July 2020

Abstract Introduction: Pre-eclampsia is a disorder that may occur during pregnancy but is still unknown and / or multifactorial causes. Objective: To verify whether physical exercise and metformin may be helpful in preventing preeclampsia. Method: This is a systematic review of the literature in PubMed / MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus, LILACS and Cochrane. This review followed the critiques of the PRISMA checklist. Bias assessment was used for the Cochrane Handbook for Systematical Reviews of Interventions (Version 5.1.0) for clinical trials and the Downs and Black scale for cohort and case-control studies. Results: 17 studies were within the established criteria. The subjects evaluated were: pre-eclampsia, cardiovascular metabolic factors, physiotherapeutic therapies and the effects of physical exercise and metformin on the circulatory system. Conclusion: There is a need for adapted techniques and new protocols according to the contingencies and complications of pregnancy. During pregnancy, it is suggested a greater interdisciplinarity of knowledge among professionals and that the therapy receives adjustments against the metabolic alterations of the reproductive system. In order to prevent preeclampsia, the study suggests a program of individual exercises that include greater assistance, verification and / or comprehension of possible changes and their limits during pregnancy. As well as, the adjuvant use of metformin of 1000 mg/d in the initial phase, with the purpose of maintaining the effects of the drug due to renal clearance during pregnancy, until reaching a maximum of 1500 mg/d, to avoid side effects of the drug.
Physiological risk of falls, physical and aerobic capacity in community-dwelling elderly
Authors: Lustosa Lygia Paccini , Silva Jederson Soares da , Pereira Danielle Aparecida Gomes , Assis Marcella Guimarães , Pereira Leani Souza Máximo
Published: July 2020

Abstract Introduction: Falls are multifactorial and are related to the aging process, reduced functional capacity, comorbidities, sensory deficits, muscle weakness, postural instability and decreased protective response. Objective: To verify the correlation between physiological risk of falls and physical and aerobic capacity of the community-dwelling elderly. Method: Participated elderly individuals from the community, aged ≥65 years, without distinction of sex, race, and/or social class. We excluded cognitive impairments, locomotion incapacity, neurological diseases or sequelae, and/or severe pain that prevented the performance of the tests. We evaluated risk of falls (Physiological Profile Assessment - PPA), physical capacity (Short Physical Performance Battery - SPPB) and aerobic capacity (Shuttle Walk Test - ISWT). Results: Participated 59 elderly (71.8±5.0 ys). The mean performance in PPA was 0.4±0.4; SPPB was 10.4±1.7 and ISWT was 281±111.7 meters. PPA presented a moderate and statistically significant correlation (P<0.001) for SPPB (r= -0.53) and ISWT (r= -0.46). Conclusion: There is a moderate correlation between the physiological risk of falls (PPA) and functional (SPPB) and aerobic capacity (ISWT). Preventive measures to reduce the risk of falls should include strategies to increase functional and aerobic capacity. It is suggested the systematic use of SPPB in clinical practice.
Professional training in physiotherapy: primary care practices
Authors: Ferreira Luciana Tavares , Ferretti Fátima , Teo Carla Rosane Paz Arruda , Pivetta Hedioneia Maria Foletto
Published: July 2020

Abstract Introduction: Professional training in physiotherapy still focuses primarily on rehabilitation; however, there is a need to ensure that these professionals are also equipped to work in primary care (PC), since it is the gateway to the healthcare system. Objective: Identify practices carried out in PC by undergraduate physiotherapy courses in Santa Catarina state, Brazil, from the perspective of professors. Method: Qualitative study with a multiple-case design. All eight undergraduate physiotherapy courses available in the state were included as cases in this study. Five physiotherapy professors also took part as key informants (KIs) Data were collected by document analysis of course pedagogical projects (CPPs) and a semi-structured interview regarding training practices conducted in primary care (PC) settings. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Based on content analysis of the interviews, practices carried out in PC by the different courses include territorialization; specific group activities; home health care/home visits; postural education in school settings; interdisciplinary and multiprofessional experiences; interviews; waiting room activities; combined consultations and singular therapeutic projects. Conclusion: practices performed in primary care facilities by undergraduate physiotherapy courses in Santa Catarina state (SC), Brazil, are aimed at meeting primary care needs; however, teaching-service-community integration is essential in order to diversify these PC experiences throughout the training process and expand interdisciplinary and multiprofessional activities.
Pre- and postoperative respiratory muscle strength, body mass index and fasting glucose profile of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus submitted to metabolic surgery
Authors: Tosta Ariana de Melo , Borges Marisa de Carvalho , Silva Élida Mara Carneiro da , Silva Alex Augusto da , Crema Eduardo
Published: July 2020

Abstract Introduction: The lung is considered a target organ in diabetes mellitus as a consequence of alterations secondary to chronic hyperglycemia that compromise respiratory muscle strength. Metabolic surgery for improving diabetes mellitus has beneficial effects on weight loss and glucose metabolism. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the respiratory muscle strength, assessed by MIP and MEP, body mass index (BMI) and fasting glucose profile of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus before and after metabolic surgery without gastric resection. Method: Seventeen patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus participated in the study. The participants had a mean age of 44.8 ± 11.81 years. Results: The results showed a significant decrease of MEP values in the immediate postoperative period when compared to the preoperative period (p=0.001), while no significant results were obtained for MIP. Regarding BMI and fasting glucose, significant weight loss and a significant reduction in fasting glucose levels were observed in the late postoperative period (p=0.006 and p=0.007, respectively). Conclusion: The MIP and MEP were reestablished and satisfactory results were obtained for BMI and fasting glucose in the late postoperative period. Further studies are needed to monitor patients in the pre- and postoperative period of metabolic surgery, identifying complications and acting on the care and recovery of these patients.
Does multimorbitdity interfere with the fundtionality of the physically active elderly?
Authors: Oliveira Daniel Vicentini de , Moreira Caio Rosas , Freire Gabriel Lucas Morais , Melo Rogério Soares de , Franco Maura Fernandes , Nascimento Júnior José Roberto Andrade do
Published: July 2020

Abstract Introduction: Multimorbidity is currently considered as a relevant clinical condition due to its severity and the high prevalence among the elderly. Objective: Assessing whether multimorbidity is an intervening factor in the functionality of the physically active elderly. Method: This is a cross-sectional study carried out with 70 older people of both sexes who practice exercises at the Fitness zones (FZ) in the municipality of Maringá, state of Paraná. A sociodemographic questionnaire, and the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Scale (WHO-DAS 2.0) were used as instruments. Data analysis was performed by using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Mann-Whitney test and Spearman’s rank correlation, in addition to the Path Analysis (p <0.05). Results: the elderly who have more than two diseases showed worse functionality than the ones with none or from 1 to 2 diseases (p <0.05). The number of diseases showed a significant association (p <0.05) with a reduction in functional domain scores, which explains from 15% to 31% of the variable’s variability. Specifically, the number of diseases was positively associated with the strong effect on the domains referred to as self-care (β = 0.56) and cognition (β = 0.55), besides a moderate effect on interpersonal relationships (β = 0.39) and social participation domains (β = 0.39). Conclusion: it was concluded that multimorbidity can be considered as an intervening factor in the functionality of elderly people who practice physical activity.
Risk factors and postoperative complications in oncologic surgeries
Authors: Santos Suzane Cristina , Fréz Andersom Ricardo , Ruaro João Afonso , Wouk Jéssica , Daniel Christiane Riedi
Published: July 2020

Abstract Introduction: Oncological patients who are submitted to surgical procedures might have postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs). Thus, preoperative physical conditions must be considered, since it is an important predictor of postoperative development. Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze the risk factors for postoperative pulmonary complications that might compromise the recovery after oncologic surgery. Method: The present observational transversal study was made between March and October of 2015. Patients diagnosed with cancer were analyzed to determine pulmonary and functional condition and to identify the risk factors for the development of PPCs. The post-surgery recovery was followed through medical records. Data collected from patients’ analyses was correlated with post-surgery development. Results: Thirty patients were analyzed. A negative and moderate correlation was found between maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and PPCs (r=-0.39; p=0.032). A positive correlation between the time of permanence in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and hospitalization days (r=0.40; p=0.02) was observed. Correlations between PPCs and mechanical ventilation (r=0.36; p=0.04) and hospitalization days (r=0.40; p=0.02) were also noticed in the present study. Conclusion: PPCs might prejudice post-surgery outcome. The greater are physical condition and pulmonary functions of the patients before surgery, the better is their recovery.