bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
MULHERES VÍTIMAS DE ABUSO SEXUAL EM UM MUNICÍPIO DA AMAZÔNIA
Authors: Neta Rosa Amélia Dias Batista , Guimarães Silvane Oliveira Pimentel , Farias Maria Conceição Cavalcante , Santos Luana Almeida dos
Published: October 2020

Introdução: A violência é um fenômeno presente no contexto histórico-social desde os primórdios dos tempos. Especial atenção vem merecendo a violência sexual (VS) contra a mulher. Metodologia: Este foi um estudo de campo, com abordagem descritiva e quantitativa. Os dados foram coletados do sistema operacional da Delegacia Especializada no Atendimento à Mulher, incluindo vítimas que sofreram violência sexual em Santarém nos anos de 2015 a 2018. Resultados e Discussão: Foram encontradas 55 fichas de ocorrências, que corresponderam a 100% da pesquisa: dez registros em 2015 (18%), dezoito em 2016 (33%), treze em 2017 (24%), e quatorze em 2018 (25%). Conclusão: O estudo teve objetivo alcançado, acrescentando o conhecimento dos profissionais da saúde a este assunto, em especial do enfermeiro. Como demonstrado, os dados estatísticos contribuem para tomada de medidas preventivas e de promoção contra o abuso sexual, salientando que o abuso sexual contra a mulher ainda é um tema a ser discutido.
SOLUÇÃO ESTÉTICA MULTIDISCIPLINAR EM DENTES ANTERIORES: RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Dias Joselúcia , Mainny Diógenes Veras Iasmim , Castillo Dutra Borges Boniek , Karine Cardoso Guimarães de Carvalho Lilian , Vieira de Assunção Isauremi
Published: October 2020

Introdução: Pacientes com dentes curtos e ameias abertas, relatam muita insatisfação com seu sorriso. A gengivoplastia, quando bem indicada, permite o aumento no tamanho da coroa dentária de forma a reduzir a necessidade de aumento incisal com resina composta. A reanatomização com resinas compostas para fechamento de ameias e aumentos incisais representa uma alternativa conservadora, pois trata-se de uma técnica adesiva direta que pode ser realizada sem nenhum desgaste dentário. Além disso é uma técnica reversível preferível para pacientes jovens. Objetivo: Apresentar um relato de caso clínico de paciente do sexo masculino, 22 anos, insatisfeito com o tamanho, cor e a forma dos seus dentes anteriores. Descrição do Caso: Ao exame clínico foi observado coroa curta, escurecimento fisiológico, espaços interdentais e desalinhamento das bordas incisais.  O plano de tratamento proposto foi encaminhar para a gengivoplastia, clareamento dental pela técnica associada e reanatomização estética dos dentes anteriores com resina composta direta estratificada com diferentes camadas e cores, e posterior texturização superficial durante as fases de acabamento e polimento finais. Conclusões: Com a gengivoplastia e as restaurações, obtivemos dentes reanatomizados, reproduzindo naturalidade de forma, textura e cor. Com planejamento e técnica adequada, foi possível restabelecer o sorriso com proporções, forma e naturalidade satisfatórias.
Peptide Shuttle-Mediated Delivery for Brain Gene Therapies
Authors: Garcia Josep , Arranz-Gibert Pol , Sánchez-Navarro Macarena , Giralt Ernest , Teixidó Meritxell
Published: October 2020

The manipulation of an individual’s genetic information to treat a disease has revolutionized
the biomedicine field. Despite the promise of gene therapy, this treatment can have long-term sideeffects.
Efforts in the field and recent discoveries have already led to several improvements, including
efficient gene delivery and transfer, as well as inpatient safety. Several studies to treat a wide range of
pathologies-such as cancer or monogenic diseases- are currently being conducted. Here we provide a
broad overview of methodologies available for gene therapy, placing a strong emphasis on treatments
for central nervous system diseases. Finally, we give a perspective on current delivery strategies to treat
such diseases, with a special focus on systems that use peptides as delivery vectors.
Breakfast Location Effect on Breakfast Quality and Obesity Risk in Saudi Female College Students
Authors: Jalloun Rola A. , Alfadhli Eman M.
Published: October 2020

Background:

There is a lack of data regarding breakfast consumption and quality
among college students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Objective:

The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of breakfast consumption and
examine the effect of breakfast location on breakfast nutritional quality and obesity risk among female
college students at Taibah University.

Methods:

A total of 658 students participated in this cross-sectional study. Based on the Child and Adult Care Food
Program (CACFP) recommendations, breakfast quality scores were computed by summing the individual food
components and categorizing participants according to tertiles of the breakfast score distribution. Mixed-effects repeatedmeasures models were used to examine BMI categories with increasing tertiles of breakfast quality scores, stratified by
breakfast location.

Results and Discussion:

Approximately 68% of the participants reported having breakfast regularly.
The mean breakfast quality score was determined for students who had breakfast at home (12.5
± 0.11), at college (10.41± 0.06), and in other places (8.19± 0.48). Obesity was associated with lower
average breakfast quality scores based on breakfast location [mean quintile 3 compared with 1
difference: home 13.6 (P < 0.001), college 9.1 (P < 0.001), other 8.6 (P < 0.001)].

Conclusion:

The findings presented here indicated that a high percentage of students consume
breakfast regularly. Students who had breakfast at home had high scores, which indicated good
breakfast quality and a decreased risk of obesity. Further research on breakfast quality is needed in
this area, as it affects the nutritional status and quality of life of the younger population.
Characteristic Imaging Features of Merkel Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report
Authors: Kim Hyun Jin , Lee Kyu-Chong , Kang Chang Ho , Ahn Kyung-Sik , Kim Chul Hwan
Published: October 2020

Background:

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare primary cutaneous tumor. The standardized
imaging guidelines for the diagnosis of MCC have not been established. We report the
multimodality imaging features of MCC, including CT, MRI, and ultrasound with grayscale and
color Doppler mode as well as the elastography and even a histopathologic confirmation.

Case Report:

We report the case of a 76-year old male patient with MCC on the elbow that was
treated by excision. On MRI, prominent T2 low signal voiding was noted with branching or chaotic
pattern and marked, branching, or chaotic vascularity was also seen on color doppler ultrasound.
Those findings corresponded to histology that showed increased vascularity in stromal tissues of
the tumor and in between the tumor cells.

Conclusion:

A mass in the dermal and subcutaneous layer with marked and branching or chaotic
vascularity may be the unique characteristic that may contribute to early diagnosis of MCC.
Antiviral Activity of Benzotriazole Based Derivatives
Authors: Corona Paola , Piras Sandra , Ibba Roberta , Riu Federico , Murineddu Gabriele , Sanna Giuseppina , Madeddu Silvia , Delogu Ilenia , Loddo Roberta , Carta Antonio
Published: October 2020

Background:

For the last thirty years, the benzotriazole scaffold has been the object of our group interest and we have already presented some results on the antiviral activity of our compounds.

Objective:

In this article, we conclude the exploration of N-(4-(R-2H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-2-yl)phenyl)-4-R’-benzamides and 1-(4-(R-2H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-2-yl)phenyl)-3-R’-ureas by synthesizing further modified derivatives, in order to have more elements for SARs evaluation.

Methods:

Here, we reported the synthesis and the antiviral screening results of 38 newly synthesized benzotriazole derivatives against a panel of DNA and RNA viruses. We also analyse SARs in comparing these compounds with previously published benzotriazole analogues, taking stock of the situation.

Results:

Among the newly presented derivatives, compounds 17 and 18 were the most active with EC50 6.9 and 5.5 µM, respectively against Coxsackievirus B5 (CV-B5) and 20.5 and 17.5 µM against Poliovirus (Sb-1).

Conclusion:

we can conclude that N-(4-(2H-benzo[d] [1 - 3] triazol-2-yl)phenyl-R-amide is a good chemical scaffold for the development of new antiviral molecules.
Integrated Empirical-mechanical Seismic Vulnerability Analysis Method for Masonry Buildings in Timișoara: Validation based on the 2009 Italian Earthquake
Authors: Chieffo Nicola , Onescu Iasmina , Formisano Antonio , Mosoarca Marius , Palade Marius
Published: October 2020

Background:

Timisoara is one of the most important Romanina cities, located in the Banat area and characterised by shallow earthquakes with high ground motion vertical component. The seismicity of the area, in accordance with the P-100 Romanian Code, is affected by medium-high hazard level with an expected maximum PGA of 0.20 g.

From a historical-artistic point of view, the city of Timisoara is full of monumental buildings of inestimable values and it was declared as the European Capital of Culture for 2021.

Aims:

The present work aims to investigate the seismic vulnerability of masonry buildings located in the districts of Fabric and Iosefin, which were grouped in typology classes based on the EMS-98 scale according to their geometrical and structural characteristics.

Methods:

The performed vulnerability analysis is based on a combined empirical-mechanical procedure to estimate the propensity at the damage of the buildings surveyed.

Results:

A specific formulation was proposed for typological vulnerability curves of building classes of the examined area, which were calibrated on the basis of the damages detected after occurred earthquakes.

Conclusion:

The proposed formulation was validated from the application to an urban sector of the municipality of San Pio delle Camere (Italy), which was damaged after the 2009 Abruzzo earthquake.
Attitudes of Pregnant Women Towards Antenatal Care Services Provided in Primary Health Care Facilities of Mbombela Municipality, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
Authors: Drigo Lucia , Luvhengo Masane , Lebese Rachel T. , Makhado Lufuno
Published: October 2020

Background:

Pregnant woman’s personal experience of antenatal care services can either be positive or negative; however, knowledge and experience appear to be of paramount importance in shaping their attitudes towards any healthcare-related services. This implies that women's experience of antenatal care services may affect their decision for seeking antenatal care in their present pregnancy, which can lead them to delay seeking care.

Purpose:

This study sought to explore the attitudes of pregnant women towards antenatal care services provided in primary health care facilities of Mbombela Municipality, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa.

Methods:

A qualitative exploratory descriptive study design was used for this study. Purposive sampling technique was used to sample pregnant women who fail to attend antenatal services as expected. Data were collected through face to face unstructured in-depth interview. A total of eighteen pregnant women participated in the study until data saturation. Data were analysed using Tech’s method of analysis.

Results:

Results revealed the following theme and sub-themes: Attitudes of pregnant women related to individual perceptions, perceived barriers to utilizing antenatal care services,’ attitudes of healthcare providers, long waiting times in healthcare facilities, lack privacy and confidentiality in healthcare facilities and attitudes of pregnant women related to attendance of antenatal services.

Conclusion:

Attitudes of pregnant women about antenatal care are shaped by their knowledge and previous encounters with the health care services that they had previously received. It is therefore important to provide women-friendly services. It is recommended that health education regarding the importance of antenatal care services must be given to all women daily in the waiting areas of each primary health care facilities, thus, the healthcare providers should promote the active participation of pregnant women during the health education sessions and provide opportunities to ask questions.
Alteration of Activation Energy of a Reaction in the Catalase of Human Erythrocyte by Cimetidine, an In vitro Thermokinetic Study
Authors: Minai-Tehrani Dariush
Published: October 2020

Background:

Hydrogen peroxide is normally formed during the metabolic pathway of the
body. It is a toxic compound for vital cells, which can oxidize many macromolecules and cause damage
in cells. Catalase can degrade H2O2 in cells and prevent cell injury. Cimetidine is a histamine H2 receptor
blocker which decreases the release of stomach acid and is used for gastrointestinal diseases. Cimetidine
inhibited catalase by mixed inhibition.

Objective:

In this study, the effect of temperature on the binding of cimetidine to human erythrocyte
catalase was investigated and kinetic factors of the binding were determined.

Results:

Dixon plot confirmed the mixed type of inhibition and determined the Ki of the drug. The maximum
activity of the enzyme was observed at 30°C. Arrhenius plot demonstrated that the activation
energy of the enzyme reaction in the absence and presence of cimetidine was about 4.7 and 8.13 kJ/mol,
respectively. The temperature coefficient (Q30-40) was determined as about 1.11 and 1.09 in the absence
and presence of cimetidine.

Conclusion:

Cimetidine was able to increase the activation energy of the reaction of catalase, which
confirmed the inhibition of the enzyme based on the kinetic results.
A Potential Role of Coenzyme Q10 Deficiency in Severe SARS-CoV2 Infection
Authors: Polymeropoulos Vasilios M. ,   2200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 300E, Washington, DC, USA
Published: October 2020

There is a dramatic need for extensive research into the predictors of severe infection with SARS-CoV2 and therapeutic options for infected people. People who suffer from severe illness and higher mortality display a pattern of having specific co-morbidities (diabetes, obesity, hypertension) and are of higher age. Recent research has described methods of viral entry via receptors (ACE2, TMPRSS2) and the hyper-inflammatory state often associated with severe illness (increase in interleukins, increase in TNF-alpha). These discoveries have led to the research of currently available and developing therapies, that are helpful to patients. Deficiencies of specific vitamins and other endogenous molecules of the body should be examined to understand if a pattern exists among the people most severely affected. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a fat-soluble substance ubiquitously expressed throughout the body that is important for the generation of ATP and mediation of inflammatory disease. CoQ10 faces a decline with increasing age, genetic predispositions, and ingestion of exogenous compounds that could reduce the level of CoQ10. Deficiencies and subsequent supplementation with CoQ10 recently has displayed encouraging results for the improvement of a wide variety of diseases. This manuscript is significant as it points to a potential relationship of CoQ10 and the population suffering from severe illness of COVID-19, and further encourages the need for research into measuring the levels of CoQ10 and vitamins to understand if levels predict severe illness and mortality. This could offer new avenues into research in combating this pandemic and potentially future therapeutic options.
A Biological Age Model Designed for Health Promotion Interventions: Protocol for an Interdisciplinary Study for Model Development
Authors: Husted Karina Louise Skov , Fogelstrøm Mathilde , Hulst Pernille , Brink-Kjær Andreas , Henneberg Kaj-Åge , Sorensen Helge Bjarup Dissing , Dela Flemming , Helge Jørn Wulff
Published: October 2020

Background

Actions to improve healthy aging and delay morbidity are crucial, given the global aging population. We believe that biological age estimation can help promote the health of the general population. Biological age reflects the heterogeneity in functional status and vulnerability to disease that chronological age cannot. Thus, biological age assessment is a tool that provides an intuitively meaningful outcome for the general population, and as such, facilitates our understanding of the extent to which lifestyle can increase health span.

Objective

This interdisciplinary study intends to develop a biological age model and explore its usefulness.

Methods

The model development comprised three consecutive phases: (1) conducting a cross-sectional study to gather candidate biomarkers from 100 individuals representing normal healthy aging people (the derivation cohort); (2) estimating the biological age using principal component analysis; and (3) testing the clinical use of the model in a validation cohort of overweight adults attending a lifestyle intervention course.

Results

We completed the data collection and analysis of the cross-sectional study, and the initial results of the principal component analysis are ready. Interpretation and refinement of the model is ongoing. Recruitment to the validation cohort is forthcoming. We expect the results to be published by December 2021.

Conclusions

We expect the biological age model to be a useful indicator of disease risk and metabolic risk, and further research should focus on validating the model on a larger scale.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03680768, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03680768 (Phase 1 study); NCT04279366 https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04279366 (Phase 3 study).

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/19209
Development of a Web-Based Mindfulness Program for People With Multiple Sclerosis: Qualitative Co-Design Study
Authors: Sesel Amy-Lee , Sharpe Louise , Beadnall Heidi N , Barnett Michael H , Szabo Marianna , Naismith Sharon L
Published: October 2020

Background

Mindfulness-based stress reduction is an efficacious treatment for people with chronic health problems; however, it is highly intensive and time-consuming, which is a barrier for service provision.

Objective

This study aims to develop an internet-delivered adapted version of mindfulness-based stress reduction for people with multiple sclerosis to make the intervention more accessible.

Methods

We co-designed a web-based mindfulness program with end users, that is, people with multiple sclerosis (N=19). Iterative feedback was also collected from a subsample of the initial group of end users (n=11), and the program was reviewed by experts (n=8).

Results

We identified three main themes common to people with multiple sclerosis: dealing with uncertainty and fears for the future, grief and loss, and social isolation. These themes were incorporated into narratives throughout the program. People with multiple sclerosis who reviewed the program gave feedback that the program was relatable, feasible, and acceptable. Experts agreed that the program appropriately represented the main tenets of mindfulness. Iterative feedback was used to further refine the program.

Conclusions

The web-based mindfulness program that we developed was viewed positively by both experts and end users. The program reflects common concerns for people with multiple sclerosis and has the potential to meet important unmet psychological needs. A randomized controlled trial was planned to determine the efficacy of the program.
Screening for Depression in Daily Life: Development and External Validation of a Prediction Model Based on Actigraphy and Experience Sampling Method
Authors: Minaeva Olga , Riese Harriëtte , Lamers Femke , Antypa Niki , Wichers Marieke , Booij Sanne H
Published: October 2020

Background

In many countries, depressed individuals often first visit primary care settings for consultation, but a considerable number of clinically depressed patients remain unidentified. Introducing additional screening tools may facilitate the diagnostic process.

Objective

This study aimed to examine whether experience sampling method (ESM)-based measures of depressive affect and behaviors can discriminate depressed from nondepressed individuals. In addition, the added value of actigraphy-based measures was examined.

Methods

We used data from 2 samples to develop and validate prediction models. The development data set included 14 days of ESM and continuous actigraphy of currently depressed (n=43) and nondepressed individuals (n=82). The validation data set included 30 days of ESM and continuous actigraphy of currently depressed (n=27) and nondepressed individuals (n=27). Backward stepwise logistic regression analysis was applied to build the prediction models. Performance of the models was assessed with goodness-of-fit indices, calibration curves, and discriminative ability (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve [AUC]).

Results

In the development data set, the discriminative ability was good for the actigraphy model (AUC=0.790) and excellent for both the ESM (AUC=0.991) and the combined-domains model (AUC=0.993). In the validation data set, the discriminative ability was reasonable for the actigraphy model (AUC=0.648) and excellent for both the ESM (AUC=0.891) and the combined-domains model (AUC=0.892).

Conclusions

ESM is a good diagnostic predictor and is easy to calculate, and it therefore holds promise for implementation in clinical practice. Actigraphy shows no added value to ESM as a diagnostic predictor but might still be useful when ESM use is restricted.
A Biological Age Model Designed for Health Promotion Interventions: Protocol for an Interdisciplinary Study for Model Development (Preprint)
Authors: Husted Karina Louise Skov , Fogelstrøm Mathilde , Hulst Pernille , Brink-Kjær Andreas , Henneberg Kaj-Åge , Sorensen Helge Bjarup Dissing , Dela Flemming , Helge Jørn Wulff
Published: October 2020

BACKGROUND

Actions to improve healthy aging and delay morbidity are crucial, given the global aging population. We believe that biological age estimation can help promote the health of the general population. Biological age reflects the heterogeneity in functional status and vulnerability to disease that chronological age cannot. Thus, biological age assessment is a tool that provides an intuitively meaningful outcome for the general population, and as such, facilitates our understanding of the extent to which lifestyle can increase health span.

OBJECTIVE

This interdisciplinary study intends to develop a biological age model and explore its usefulness.

METHODS

The model development comprised three consecutive phases: (1) conducting a cross-sectional study to gather candidate biomarkers from 100 individuals representing normal healthy aging people (the derivation cohort); (2) estimating the biological age using principal component analysis; and (3) testing the clinical use of the model in a validation cohort of overweight adults attending a lifestyle intervention course.

RESULTS

We completed the data collection and analysis of the cross-sectional study, and the initial results of the principal component analysis are ready. Interpretation and refinement of the model is ongoing. Recruitment to the validation cohort is forthcoming. We expect the results to be published by December 2021.

CONCLUSIONS

We expect the biological age model to be a useful indicator of disease risk and metabolic risk, and further research should focus on validating the model on a larger scale.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03680768, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03680768 (Phase 1 study); NCT04279366 https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04279366 (Phase 3 study).

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

DERR1-10.2196/19209
Usability of a tablet computer designed for older adults: a qualitative approach based on an intra-hospital living-lab for healthcare (Preprint)
Authors: Sacco Guillaume , Carliez Pauline , Noublanche Frédéric , Simon Romain , Renaudin Anne , Guérin Olivier , Annweiler Cédric
Published: October 2020

BACKGROUND

Usability is the keystone in the evolution of tablet technology in healthcare. The Ardoiz® tablet has been designed with a simplified interface for older adults.

OBJECTIVE

To assess the perceived usability and satisfaction of the Ardoiz® tablet.

METHODS

We conducted a mixed methods with cross-sectional study using System Usability Scale (SUS), satisfaction score and workshops, including geriatric patients, healthcare professional and caregivers.

RESULTS

Between September 25, 2019 and March 11, 2020, 58 participants were included in a cross-sectional study (including 38 patients, mean ±SD 85±6 years, 66% women), 26 in workshops (including 5 patients, mean ±SD 86.4±2.9, 40% women). The SUS was 74±12/100, the satisfaction score was 2.8±0.9/4, with 59% of satisfied participants with the use of Ardoiz® pads. The intent to acquire remained low with 18% (n=6) of participants who would be interested in acquiring the tablet. This tablet computer seemed to be difficult to use by geriatric patients and healthcare professionals, mainly because of its complex homepage. Nevertheless, former caregivers and healthcare professionals thought that the tablet could be of great interest to hospitals for leisure and medical use. The main feedback in order to improve the tablet is to simplify the home page with fewer and more static icons (without switching).

CONCLUSIONS

Notwithstanding the usability of the tablet, the intent to acquire of Ardoiz® tablet remained low. The interface should be simplified for older adults in order to improve usability and adherence.

CLINICALTRIAL

NCT04091152
Use of Spinal Anesthesia in Pediatric Laparoscopic Appendectomies: Case Series (Preprint)
Authors: Hannan Md Jafrul , Parveen Mosammat Kohinnor , Nandy Alak , Hasan Md Samiul
Published: October 2020

BACKGROUND

Owing to the widespread use of general anesthesia, administration of spinal anesthesia in pediatric patients is not widely practiced. Yet there is ample positive evidence demonstrating its safety, effectiveness, and success.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study is to compare postoperative patient comfort, length of hospital stay, and cost-effectiveness of pediatric laparoscopic appendectomies performed under spinal and general anesthesia with the usual standard-of-care procedures employed in the hospital.

METHODS

This is a case series of 77 consecutive pediatric laparoscopic appendectomies (involving 5-8–year-old children) that took place in a hospital in Chittagong, Bangladesh, in 2019. A total of 40 patients underwent spinal anesthesia and 37 patients underwent general anesthesia. Variables such as surgery and operation theater times, pain score, incidence of postsurgery vomiting, analgesic usage, discharge times, and hospital costs were recorded. Statistical analysis was used to analyze the data as a function of anesthesia type.

RESULTS

The probability of vomiting when using spinal compared to general anesthesia was lower within the first 5 hours (P<.001) and 6 hours (P=.008) postoperation. A significant difference (P<.001) was observed between the total costs of the two procedures, with spinal anesthesia being less expensive. Patients were more likely to be discharged the same day of the procedure when spinal anesthesia was used (P=.008).

CONCLUSIONS

Spinal anesthesia has many advantages compared to general anesthesia for pediatric laparoscopic appendectomies. Patient comfort is improved due to a significant decrease in vomiting. This allows for more rapid hospital discharges and substantial cost savings, without compromising the outcome of the procedure.

CLINICALTRIAL
Usability of Telemedicine in Physical Therapy Rehabilitation (Preprint)
Authors: Mahmoud Sr Islam Ahmad Muhammad
Published: October 2020

UNSTRUCTURED

The term ‘Telemedicine’ was coined in the 1970s to literally imply ‘healing at a distance’. Physical therapy rehabilitation (PTR) focuses on the re-institution of function in bodily strength and movement. Covid-19 has created a challenge in one-on-one PTR session due to social distancing, which requires the minimization of all non-essential physical contact. Most outpatient services in PTR have had to be staggered and minimized to increase adherence to social distancing requirements and flatten the pandemic’s curve. Telemedicine is applicable in PTR in a number of ways, including guided therapy sessions, and remote monitoring of patient progress through videoconferencing. Telemedicine allows patients to access PTR from the comfort of their homes, which minimizes travel costs and general strain on the body. Although it has been encumbered by various challenges, telemedicine could revolutionize the delivery of PTR wile also increasing access to the essential healthcare service.
Transisi Sosial Budaya Adat Pernikahan Suku Bugis Di Makassar 1960
Authors: R. A. Fadhilah Utami Ilmi
Published: October 2020

Berkembangnya pendidikan di Kota Makasar pada tahun 1960 mampu merubah budaya adat pernikahan Suku Bugis yang sangat mahal dan tatacara yang rumit menjadi lebih sederhana. Tata cara pernikahan yang rumit dan mahal tersebut dipengaruhi oleh ideologi adat pernikahan yang sangat memperhatikan “Siri” yang berarti harga diri dan “Messe” yang berarti peduli pada orang lain.

Pernikahan Adat Bugis harus melalui berbagai tahapan yaitu  Mammanu ‘manu’ yaitu mencarikan jodoh untuk anak laki-laki, Mappese ‘pese’ yaitu menyelidiki calon pengantin perempuan, Massaro yaitu meminang, Mappetu Ada yaitu menentukan hari pernikahan, uang belanja serta mahar, Mappare Boting yaitu mengantarkan pengantin laki-laki ke pengantin perempuan dan Mapparola yaitu mengantarkan pengantin perempuan ke keluarga pengantin laki-laki. Proses ini dilakukan dalam jangka waktu yang lama dan membutuhkan biaya besar. Di samping biaya tersebut pengantin laki-laki juga dibebani uang ‘Panai’ (mahar) yang sangat mahal tergantung kondisi sosial ekonomi pengantin perempuan.

Studi Pustaka yang dilakukan menunjukkan majunya pendidikan di Kota Makasar yang ditandai dengan berdirinya Universitas Negeri Makasar (UNHAS) pada tahun 1956 dan Universitas Negeri Makasar (UNM) pada tahun 1961 berdampak pada majunya pendidikan masyarakat setempat dan mampu merubah pola pikir masyarakat tentang adat pernikahan. Perubahan yang terjadi adalah penyederhanaan tatacara pernikahan dan penentuan uang panai yang semakin murah.
A Critical Period in Becoming a Teacher: How Novice Teachers Develop Their Professional Identity
Authors: Gibbons Scott
Published: October 2020

It is important to understand how teachers develop their professional identity because teacher educators and supervisors can take necessary steps to ensure novice teachers are provided necessary opportunities to cultivate their identity. This article examines research on professional identity development and explains how teachers develop their professional identity and why it is important for mentors to aid in the development process. This article draws on previous research to both define professional identity and explore the many aspects that lead to identity development in novice teachers. Findings suggest that although any experience can contribute to professional identity development, key factors have a major impact on how teachers develop their identity and the role identity development plays in pedagogical thinking. Understanding how professional identity develops can help teacher educators, supervisors, and mentors make available opportunities to build agency among novice educators, helping them to grow into reflective teachers.
MULHERES E SELETIVIDADE PENAL: “RAÇA” E CLASSE NO ENCARCERAMENTO FEMININO
Authors: Gomes Picolli Ana Clara , Tumelero Silvana Marta
Published: October 2020

O presente artigo tem como centralidade compreender alguns elementos das atuais condições e conjuntura do aprisionamento de mulheres no Brasil. Para isso, traz as principais características da população prisional feminina, visando refletir sobre os determinantes sociais e históricos que marcam estas mulheres. Conjuntamente, aborda-se temas relevantes para o desvelamento dos conceitos sustentados pelo Estado penal, demonstrando a contradição dos processos de criminalização de sujeitos. Busca-se suscitar uma reflexão sobre a seletividade penal do Estado, onde a criminalização perpassa marcadores de classe social, gênero, sexualidade, “raça”, entre outros. Esta seletividade demarca sujeitos puníveis e a perpetuação do encarceramento em massa da população negra. Tendo por base teórica o materialismo histórico, tal qual a compreensão de demais estruturas que compõe a sociabilidade capitalista, como o racismo, sexismo e outras opressões que marginalizam corpos não hegemônicos, o artigo intenciona contribuir com o debate sobre o tema, no campo do Serviço Social.
40 ANOS DO MOVIMENTO ESTUDANTIL DE SERVIÇO SOCIAL: DESAFIOS E PERSPECTIVAS NA ATUALIDADE
Authors: Custodio de Lima Isabelle Cristina
Published: October 2020

O presente ensaio, aborda a trajetória histórico-política dos 40 anos do Movimento Estudantil de Serviço Social (MESS) e 30 anos da Executiva Nacional de Estudantes de Serviço Social (ENESSO), focando nos desafios contemporâneo da sua organização política, com recorte na Região II. Resulta de sucessivas aproximações com a totalidade social, fruto da nossa trajetória e experiência no movimento, à luz do método materialista histórico-dialético, constituindo objeto de análise crítica por meio de revisão de literatura e pesquisa documental. As análises tecidas permitem afirmar que diversos desafios são recorrentes e constantes ao longo dos anos, principalmente a partir do advento dos ideais neoliberais. Contudo, nenhum desafio (im)posto ao MESS/ENESSO, pode ser compreendido de forma isolada do seu tempo histórico. Neste sentido, é preciso apostar nas contradições que surgem de todo processo determinado pela luta de classes, e utilizar-se da nossa inteligência e aptidão de mobilização para produzir, em conjunto com sujeitos coletivos e individuais, estratégias com potencial de enfrentar esse processo.
MOVIMENTOS SOCIAIS E O DEBATE SOBRE A COMUNICAÇÃO NA ATUALIDADE
Authors: Barbosa da Silva Pereira Célia , Bernardes Franciani
Published: October 2020

Este artigo resulta de uma pesquisa empírica[1], qualitativa, que visa conhecer como movimentos sociais feministas consolidados têm se apropriado das tecnologias da informação e comunicação (TICs) como ferramentas de mobilização e organização política. Busca verificar a proximidade com uma tendência movimentalística anunciada com a eclosão de protestos massivos e movimentos sociais a partir de 2011, que centralizam o uso das TICs. Apesar dos movimentos analisados terem encontrado na internet um espaço para a organização política, esse ambiente não se torna central e nem substitui os mecanismos tradicionais de mobilização e divulgação, como o contato pessoal, telefônico, o uso cartazes, faixas, distribuição de panfletos, entre outros. Ademais, tais tecnologias são apropriadas por esses movimentos, levando em conta suas potencialidades e limitações.[1] Este trabalho foi submetido no Comitê de Ética da Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo e utiliza de todos os procedimentos éticos exigidos. Número CAAE: 66051917.4.0000.5542, submetido em 20 de março de 2017.
MOVIMENTOS SOCIAIS URBANOS, EXTENSÃO UNIVERSITÁRIA E SERVIÇO SOCIAL: A EXPERIÊNCIA INTERDISCIPLINAR DA ASSESSORIA TÉCNICA
Authors: Oliveira Ana Cristina , Santos Francine Helfreich Coutinho dos , Bienenstein Regina
Published: October 2020

Este artigo é produto das reflexões das autoras na condição de docentes vinculadas ao Programa de Extensão “A Universidade pública e o direito à cidade: assessoria a movimentos sociais do Estado do Rio de Janeiro” da Universidade Federal Fluminense. Pretende-se apresentar considerações sobre a experiência da extensão universitária interdisciplinar vinculada a movimentos sociais, onde a assessoria técnica se faz presente no Fórum de Luta por Moradia de Niterói/RJ. Parte-se de uma concepção de extensão universitária que, ao dialogar com os movimentos sociais, coloca-os como protagonistas dos processos desenvolvidos, estabelecendo uma relação diferenciada com a sociedade no sentido de potencializar sua capacidade organizativa na luta por direitos sociais ora negados pelo poder público.
INTELECTUAL ORGÂNICO E AS CLASSES SUBALTERNAS: A ELABORAÇÃO DA NOVA CULTURA PARA O NOVO BLOCO HISTÓRICO
Authors: Siqueira Mirele Hashimoto , Batista Alfredo Aparecido
Published: October 2020

O presente artigo objetiva indicar caminhos para a investigação da categoria “intelectual orgânico” a partir da elaboração gramsciana.  Consideramos que esta categoria é fundamental porque exerce a função de direção consciente capaz de reproduzir ou de transformar a elaboração da cultura dominante e da subjetividade presente. Os intelectuais orgânicos são responsáveis pela produção do consenso, condição necessária para a manutenção do bloco histórico que se pretende fazer dominante. Por esse motivo é que a possibilidade da transição rumo ao ordenamento socialista só se torna possível na medida em que a classe operária e seus aliados se dedicam a construção de um novo bloco histórico mediado pelo processo de elaboração de uma nova cultura: neste interim, o Estado em seu sentido integral, a produção do imaginário coletivo popular pelos intelectuais orgânicos e a unificação das classes subalternas se revelam como expressão de uma elaboração teórico-prática carcerária que, imbuída de um salto qualitativo pelo processo de maturação política, se instaura como um fundamento teórico-metodológico marxista em que Gramsci é, notadamente, refundador comunista.
MOVIMENTOS DE RESISTÊNCIA DO TRABALHADOR UBERIZADO
Authors: Cannas Fábio Ramos
Published: October 2020

RESUMOO surgimento de novas demandas sociais e sua inclusão em sistemas de proteção social acontece por um conjunto especifico de condições políticas e sociais. A capacidade de mobilização e organização de determinados setores é fundamental para dar visibilidade às novas demandas.  As novas Tecnologias Digitais tem impactado o mundo do trabalhando gerando possíveis novas demandadas. Essa nova relação estrutura-se em três pilares: usuário / tecnologia / trabalhador. Os usuários se beneficiam de um serviço rápido, eficiente e barato. As empresas de tecnologia lucram milhões. E no elo mais frágil, os trabalhadores são submetidos a extensas jornadas, com recursos próprios, sem regulamentação e proteção social. A partir de uma pesquisa bibliográfica de caráter exploratório, buscaremos refletir como essas novas modalidades de serviços digitais podem estar precarizando o trabalho e produzindo movimentos de resistência e novas demandas de proteção social.
O ENVELHECIMENTO POPULACIONAL NA SOCIEDADE CAPITALISTA: ENTRE O SOCIAL E O ECONÔMICO
Authors: Santos Milena da Silva , Nascimento Michelli Barbosa do
Published: October 2020

Este texto trata das implicações do envelhecimento populacional na sociabilidade capitalista. Tem como objetivo evidenciar os aspectos sociais e econômicos do processo do envelhecimento, tanto no trato da pessoa idosa pela sociedade e pelo Estado quanto no potencial mercadológico pelo sistema econômico. Para tanto, respalda-se no referencial teórico-metodológico crítico-dialético, através de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. Assim, apresenta reflexões sobre o envelhecimento demográfico no capitalismo contemporâneo e a relação capitalista no processo de envelhecimento populacional, destacando o mercado crescente voltado para esta população e o processo de exploração do trabalho deste segmento; como também analisa as conquistas alcançadas e os desafios a serem enfrentados pela sociedade e pela população idosa diante da crise do capital e das reformas das políticas sociais. Compreende que apesar dos avanços dos direitos sociais garantidos a esse segmento populacional, estes estão ameaçados com o fortalecimento do neoliberalismo no Estado brasileiro.
CONTRARREFORMA DO ESTADO, GERENCIALISMO E POLÍTICA DE ASSISTÊNCIA SOCIAL NO BRASIL
Authors: Silva Robson Roberto
Published: October 2020

O presente trabalho, a partir de uma pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, que se orientou pelo materialismo histórico dialético, procura apresentar, por meio de uma discussão sobre a dimensão administrativa da contrarreforma do Estado e sua trajetória histórica no Brasil, os principais traços do gerencialismo na implementação da Política Nacional de Assistência Social de 2004, que apresenta um padrão de gestão do Sistema Único de Assistência Social.
HEGEMONIA NEOLIBERAL NO BRASIL: IMPLICAÇÕES PARA POLÍTICA DE ASSISTÊNCIA SOCIAL
Authors: Ponciano da Silva Gabriele
Published: October 2020

O presente trabalho trata sobre o avanço do neoliberalismo no Brasil e as implicações para Política de Assistência Social, tendo em vista que o desenvolvimento desta política coincidiu com o avanço da hegemonia neoliberal e a instauração de uma agenda contrarreformista no país, a partir da década de 1990. Para tanto, versa sobre as construções e contradições constitutivas desse processo, considera e apresenta as tendências que vem transparecendo e conformando o caráter da Política de Assistência Social brasileira. A compreensão do objeto de estudo foi realizada através de movimento abstração da realidade concreta, a partir apreensão das mediações necessárias para uma análise da totalidade. As aproximações apontaram o contexto adverso em que a Política de Assistência Social vem sendo gestada e desenvolvida.
The Integration of General Education in the Academic Programme to Enhance the Self-Efficacy of Accounting Students at a South African University
Authors: Naidoo Suntharmurthy Kristnasamy , Govender S.
Published: October 2020

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of General Education in enhancing the Self-efficacy of Cost and Management Accounting (CMA) students to assess whether Self-efficacy, is having any positive influence on the students’ academic performance. The research design for this paper was descriptive, longitudinal and a mixed-method approach. The nature of the quasi-experimental approach that was used in the current paper is a non-equivalent pre-test and post-test control group design. The target population was CMA students. A census survey was conducted. Findings, which were analysed with the aid of descriptive statistics, indicate a significant correlation in the post-test (Self-efficacy) scores of the group that undertook the General Education Modules and not the group that did not undertake the General Education Modules. This paper recommends the implementation of General Education skills into the curriculum and a model to measure Self-efficacy of students. Moreover, these skills appear to be very poor amongst current learners and respondents believed that Self-efficacy could have a positive effect on the academic performance of learners.
Kyrgyz Republic: Improving Growth Potential: Country Diagnostic Study in Russian
Authors:   Asian Development Bank
Published: October 2020

The Kyrgyz Republic has overcome some complex challenges to now have one of the most open economies in Central Asia. The country has improved its per capita income and living standards and is on the threshold of becoming a lower-middle-income economy. Looking ahead, the main challenge for the Kyrgyz Republic is to build on these successes to stimulate stronger, more broad-based economic growth. This book identifies the economic and governance reforms needed within key sectors to drive this growth. It provides policy suggestions to enhance the country’s trade, agriculture, tourism, finance, information and communications technology, energy, transport and logistics, and human capital.
Vulnerability of agriculture to climate change in Serbia - farmers’ assessment of impacts and damages
Authors: Stricevic Ruzica , Lipovac Aleksa , Prodanovic Slaven , Ristovski Marijana , Petrovic-Obradovic Olivera , Djurovic Nevenka , Djurovic Dejan
Published: October 2020

Considering the already observed trends of increasing air temperatures,
changes in precipitation regimes, and extension of the growing season, as
well as predictions that climate conditions in Serbia will deteriorate and
the risks to farming will increase, the objective of this research is to
assess the vulnerability of agriculture in Serbia to climate change, based
on farmers? perceptions. A team of experts in all areas of agriculture and
soil and water management compiled a questionnaire for a semi-open online
survey. The snowball sampling approach was followed, relying on personal
contacts and social media. In total, 141 farmers responded to the
questionnaire. The data were evaluated using descriptive statistics. The
differences by region, activity and topography were tested by ANOVA and
Student?s t-test. The feedback was used to assess the damages sustained by
farmers due to climate change and reduced revenues in their respective areas
of agricultural activity. Certain positive effects of climate change were
also identified. A need for training in climate change impact mitigation is
noted. The collected data were analyzed by descriptive statistics. The
surveyed farmers believe that the most important effects of climate change
were periods of extreme high temperature, droughts, late spring frost, and
hail. Climate change seems to be reducing yields, facilitating the
appearance of new diseases and pests, and causing a lower tolerance to
existing diseases and pests. Farmers expressed considerable interest in
climate change impact adaptation and mitigation training.
A polygenic score for type 2 diabetes risk is associated with both the acute and sustained response to sulfonylureas
Authors: Admin Ada , Li Josephine H. , Szczerbinski Lukasz , Dawed Adem Y. , Kaur Varinderpal , Todd Jennifer N. , Pearson Ewan R. , Florez Jose C.
Published: October 2020

There is a limited understanding of how genetic loci associated with
glycemic traits and type 2 diabetes (T2D) influence the response to anti-diabetes
medications. Polygenic scores provide increasing power to detect patterns of
disease predisposition that might benefit from a targeted pharmacologic intervention.
In the Study to Understand the Genetics of the Acute Response to Metformin and
Glipizide in Humans (SUGAR-MGH), we constructed weighted polygenic scores using
known genome-wide significant associations for T2D, fasting glucose (FG), and
fasting insulin (FI), comprised of 65, 43, and 13 single nucleotide
polymorphisms, respectively. Multiple linear regression tested for associations
between scores and glycemic traits as well as pharmacodynamic endpoints, adjusting
for age, sex, race, and body mass index (BMI). A higher T2D score was nominally
associated with a shorter time to insulin peak, greater glucose area over the
curve, shorter time to glucose trough, and steeper slope to glucose trough
after glipizide. In replication, a higher T2D score was associated with a
greater 1-year HbA1c reduction to sulfonylureas in the Genetics of Diabetes
Audit and Research, Tayside and Scotland (GoDARTS) study (p=0.02). Our
findings suggest that individuals with a higher genetic burden for T2D
experience a greater acute and sustained response to sulfonylureas. 