bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A study of mosquito borne diseases awareness, attitude and practices among the rural population in Karnataka, India
Authors: S. Nanjesh Kumar , Hegde Rahul , Badiger Sanjeev
Published: October 2017

Background: All over the world mosquito borne diseases are responsible for a large number of morbidity and mortality. A study showed that there are about 350-500 million cases of malaria annually, with the outcome of 1 million deaths. Although there are around 3500 species of mosquitoes tracked down to tropical and subtropical regions of the world only a hand full of species cause most of the vector borne diseases. The objective of this study was to study people’s awareness, attitude and practice about mosquito borne disease in rural areas of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the residents of Manjanady, Asaigoli, and Kuthar villages during the rainy season in 2016. Through systemic random sampling a total of 200 houses were selected. After obtaining informed consent, the participants were administered a pre-tested, structured questionnaire at the time of first visit for the collection of data.Results: A large majority of subjects about 86% said that polluted water was a breeding place for mosquitoes, 89.5% thought malaria was spread by mosquitoes, 84.5% said that fever and rigor is the most common symptom, 48.5% said that the health authorities had not conducted active surveillance. Also 41.5% visit general practitioner for consulting on their health issues and 65% of the subjects used mosquito coil as a protective measure.Conclusions: Intensified efforts should be made to create public awareness and mobilize the community in the preventive measures against mosquito borne diseases.
Assessment of knowledge and attitude of medical and nursing students towards screening for cervical carcinoma and HPV vaccination in a tertiary care teaching hospital
Authors: Ganju Sunite A. , Gautam Neha , Barwal Vijay , Walia Sohini , Ganju Shriya
Published: October 2017

Background: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women and infection with high risk human papilloma virus (HPV) is a pre-requisite for cervical cancer. The present study was undertaken to assess the knowledge regarding cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccination among medical and nursing staff.Methods: Four hundred participants; 200 MBBS students, 120 BSc nursing students and 80 staff nurses answered a standardized questionnaire which was analysed.Results: Majority of the MBBS students correctly believed that cervical cancer was not the most common cancer in females and 77.5% believed that HPV is identified in more than 50% cases. Around 80% of the respondents knew that HPV is transmitted sexually and could be transmitted during pregnancy and can affect both males and females. More than 80% of the staff nurses answered correctly that HPV could be transmitted by needle sharing and 76% believed that the infection could be symptomless. More than 80% of the participants were aware that a vaccine is available against HPV but only 5.5% were vaccinated. Though the knowledge was there but several gaps were noticed regarding HPV vaccination, the major concerns being safety, efficacy and availability of the vaccine.Conclusions: HPV is a vaccine preventable cancer and for accepting the vaccination the health professionals can play a pivotal role in raising awareness and controlling the disease.
An epidemiological study of anaemia in the women of reproductive age group (15-49 years) residing in field practice area of a medical college, Udaipur (Rajasthan)
Authors: Solanki Shiv Lal , Coudhary Bhagraj , Vishnoi Bhagwan Ram , Vyas B. L.
Published: October 2017

Background: Anaemia is one of the most important public health problem that persist worldwide, affecting the infants, young children, adolescents, elderly and child bearing women of developing countries. Among the women of reproductive age group the adolescence period is crucial and dynamic for young females as they begin to develop their capacity for empathy, abstract thinking for physical and mental induration with future time perspective of growth and development. The objectives of the study were to assess the prevalence of anaemia in women of reproductive age group; to study the socio-demographic factors among the study subjectsMethods: A cross- sectional purposive study was conducted on 436 females of reproductive age group, residing in the field practice area of urban health training centre of department of community medicine, Geetanjali medical college and hospital, Udaipur. Study period was from May 2015 to April 2016.Results: The prevalence of anaemia among the age group below 18 years were (71.2%), educated (72.4%), nuclear family (73.3%), married (87.1%), socio-economic status group V (79.9%), menarche (75.15%), and severe anaemia was observed in (3.2%) subjects.Conclusions: Nutritional anaemia is one of the most common micronutrient deficiency observed in the world and is the highest in the adolescent females. The study revealed the statistically significant association of anaemia with various socio-demographic factors.
A cross sectional comparative study of quality of life of treatments seekers at de-addiction centre in central India using WHO BREF scale
Authors: Kapse Nitin S. , Thakre Sushama S. , Thakre Subhash B. , Kapse Shushanki N.
Published: October 2017

Background: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are a major global health problem affecting quality of life of human being. It has major impact on physical, psychological, social and environmental aspect of life. The aim is to assess Quality of Life (QoL) of persons seeking treatment at de-addiction centre by comparing it with those not seeking treatment, using WHOQOL BREF scale. Methods: A cross sectional comparative study is done on 250 persons admitted and seeking treatment at de-addiction centre during August 2014 to December 2015. A five-point scale rated WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire was used to assess quality of life. Results: Majority of study participants (85.60%) rated their quality of life as poor when compared to comparison group who rated their quality of life as good (52.80%). Majority of study participants (82.80%) were dissatisfied with their health. It was observed that the mean score of the physical, psychological, social and environmental domain in the study group was significantly lower in study group when compared to comparison group (p<0.001). Conclusions: Substance abuse had detrimental effect on the physical, social, psychological and environmental domain affecting their overall health and quality of life.
A study on pregnancy induced hypertension and foetal outcome among patient with PIH at tertiary care hospital, Valsad
Authors: Patel Ravikant , Baria Hinal , Patel Hinaben R. , Nayak Sunil
Published: October 2017

Background: Hypertensive disorders are common complication occurring during pregnancy responsible for maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity. Though the condition is on decline, still stands a public health problem. The aims and objectives of the study were to know the clinical presentation among PIH patients and to find out foetal outcome among patients with PIH.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted over period of 1 year in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, tertiary care health facility at GMERS Medical College and Hospital, Valsad. A total of 64 pregnant women with PIH were enrolled in this study with inclusion-exclusion criteria. Necessary information such as Socio-demographic information, detailed clinic and obstetric history, clinical examination, investigations and foetal outcome was note by using preformed performa. Data were entered and analyzed by using MS Excel and Epi Info software.Results: Majority of PIH mother is belonging to age group of 18-26 years (51.56%), PIH is more prevalent among nulliparous (57.81%). Among PIH mother 48.44% had lower abdominal pain, 18.75% had vomiting/epigastric discomfort followed by headache (12.50%), convulsion (10.94%) etc. 53.12% of PIH mother delivered low birth weight babies, 7.81% are IUGR. 18.75% of babies were required NICU admission with 1.56% of neonatal death.Conclusions: Pregnancy induced hypertension is a common medical disorder associated with pregnancy. We noted that PIH is more prevalent in younger age groups and nulliparous mothers. PIH lead to a various clinical manifestation some of this may use as early recognition of PIH. PIH also lead to increase adverse foetal outcome. Thus fetal morbidity and mortality can be reduced among PIH patients by early recognition and institutional management.
Morbidity pattern of elderly women of rural North Karnataka: a community based cross-sectional study
Authors: Bhat K. Kriti , Yadavannavar M. C.
Published: October 2017

Background: With the increasing life expectancy, the population around the world is growing old at a higher rate. Ensuring their quality of life and addressing their health care needs is a major challenge ahead. Elderly women are more vulnerable and there is a dearth for information regarding their health problems in India. Therefore, this study was undertaken focusing on the health problems of rural elderly women. The objective of the study was to assess the morbidity pattern of rural elderly women.Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted in the rural field practice area of Shri B M Patil Medical College, Vijayapura from November 2015 to February 2016. A house-to-house survey was done and 200 women aged ≥60 years were included in the study. They were interviewed using pretested and predesigned questionnaire after obtaining informed consent. Information regarding demographic profile, present or past illness, economic history and physical activity of daily living were collected. Analysis was done using SPSS v.16 and data was represented using proportions and percentages.Results: Majority of the participants were illiterate (96.4%). Most (83.6%) of them were financially dependent. Most common chronic illness was arthritis (73.3%) and visual problem (58.8%).Conclusions: Our study reveals majority of the elderly women are suffering from one or multiple chronic illnesses. As a matter of fact, there is an urgent need to develop better health care services for the elderly women residing in rural areas.
Prevalence of jaw lesions in Bagalkot population a clinical and radiographic study
Authors: Dantu Raghunath , Puranik Surekha R.
Published: October 2017

Background: Objective of the study was to estimate the prevalence of the various jaw diseases/ pathology in a group of North Karnataka population. Jaw lesions will be further clinically assessed and investigated (radiographs, advanced imaging modalities and laboratory investigations).Methods: During the investigation, 3500 patients attending the oral medicine department of P.M.N.M Dental College and Hospital for a period of 15 months were examined for the presence of jaw lesions. The population of this study consisted of males and females of all age groups. All the subjects were examined, diagnosed and referred to the appropriate department for dental treatment.Results: Of 3500 patients screened, 1072 patients had lesions. Out of these, 567 were males and 505 were females. The most commonly found lesion was periapical abscess followed by localized periodontitis, Generalized periodontitis, periapical granuloma, Radicular cyst with least being malignant lesions and bone tumours.Conclusions: This prevalence study in a dental institute showed lack of oral health \ awareness among the patients and calls for the importance of the role of dentist in educating the patients regarding maintenance of oral health and also the urgent need for treatment.
A study to assess the knowledge regarding breast cancer and practices of breast self-examination among women in urban area
Authors: Singh Rakesh , Turuk Alka
Published: October 2017

Background: Out of all cancers, breast cancer only is responsible for 1.5 lakh cases (10%) of cancer burden in India by 2016. The present study was carried out among women in an urban area with objective to assess knowledge of women in age group 20-60 years regarding causes and risk factors of breast cancer and their practice regarding breast self-examination. An association between the socio-demographic variables and knowledge of women regarding breast cancer and breast self-examination was sought for and an attempt was made to demonstrate individually to each woman included in the study, the correct method of performing BSE.Methods: A community based cross sectional study was conducted. Total 100 subjects were selected by multistage sampling technique. Structured questionnaire were used to test their knowledge about breast cancer and practice regarding BSE.Results: Out of 100 women, 58% had knowledge that breast cancer was the most prevalent cancer among women, 52% knew what breast self-examination is and 28% were practicing breast self-examination.Conclusions: There is a need for developing health education programs about symptoms and early signs of breast cancer with emphasis on the importance of early breast cancer detection. Breast self-examination should be encouraged. The health education programs and mass media education should be targeted towards females in the age group between 20 years and above, ideally those 35 years of age and above. Further research regarding knowledge and practice of women towards breast cancer is recommended.
Screening for congenital hypothyroidism: results of screening 5600 Ardabil province infants
Authors: Mirzarahimi Mehrdad , Barak Manouchehr , Mardi Ali , Enteshari-Moghaddam Afsaneh
Published: October 2017

Background: Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is a condition of thyroid hormone deficiency which varies more by geographic areas and affecting 1 in 3000 to 4000 of newborns. The aim of this study was to investigate the screening of CH results in in Ardabil Province, Iran.

Methods: This descriptive study was conducted on 158624 neonates during 2007 to 2013 which were screened for CH by measuring serum TSH obtained by heel prick. Of all neonates 5600 neonates who had a TSH ≥5 mU/L were recalled for measurement of serum T4 and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in venous samples. Collected data analyzed by statistical methods in SPSS.16.  

Results: The incidence of congenital hypothyroidism was found to be 1:916 with a female to male ratio of 0.76:1. In 220 patients with CH, 40 patients were diagnosed with permanent CH (18.2%) and 140 with transient hypothyroidism (81.8%). The frequency of transient hypothyroidism was 4.5 times more than permanent hypothyroidism and was significant. In newborns with permanent hypothyroidism the average of TSH levels in the first and second times was 37.15 and 31.56 μIU/ml, respectively.

Conclusions: Results showed that the prevalence of CH in Ardabil province was significantly high and comparing the results of this study with other studies in other countries suggests the proper efficacy of congenital hypothyroidism screening in Ardabil's health system. Also we should be attention to other environmental factors especially during pregnancy which affect the performance of the mother’s thyroid. 
Comparison of union rates and functional outcomes for displaced mid-shaft clavicular fractures at Bhuj-Kutch: a prospective study
Authors: Seth Chintan , Bhundiya Sangeen
Published: October 2017

Background: Clavicle fracture usually treated conservatively. There is a rising tendency to treat displaced mid-shaft clavicular fractures with primary open reduction and plate fixation; whether such treatment outcome in enhanced patient outcomes is contentious. The aim of this study was to compare union rates and functional outcomes for displaced mid-shaft clavicular fractures that were treated with either primary open reduction and plate fixation or nonoperative treatment.

Methods: Present study was performed at department of orthopedics, Gujarat Adani institute of medical science, Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat. Ethical clearance was taken from the institutional ethics board and informed consent was obtained from all the participants. In this study, patients who had an acute displaced mid-shaft clavicular fracture were randomized to receive either primary open reduction and plate fixation or nonoperative treatment. Functional evaluation was conducted at 3 months, 6 months, and 1-year with the use of the constant scores. Union was evaluated clinically and radiographically. Complications were recorded and compared.

Results: The rate of nonunion was reduced significantly after open reduction and plate fixation as compared with nonoperative treatment. Constant scores were significantly improved after open reduction and plate fixation than after nonoperative treatment; 93.7 versus 85.5. A major complication was found in 34.9% of patients in the conventional group while they were absent in operative group.

Conclusions: Open reduction and plate fixation decrease the rate of nonunion after acute displaced mid-shaft clavicular fracture compared with nonoperative treatment and is connected with improved functional outcomes. Open reduction and plate fixation using precontoured locking plate have little implant-related complications.
Sequential tendon ruptures in ochronosis: case report
Authors: Kumar E. G. Mohan , Kumar G. M. Yathisha
Published: October 2017

Alkaptonuria is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterised by the absence of homogentisic acid oxidase, due to deficiency of an enzyme that degrades HGA in the tyrosine degradation pathway. Homogentisic acid (HGA) and its metabolites accumulate in the connective tissues leading to dark pigmentation of connective tissue in patients with alkaptonuria. HGA deposits in connective tissue causes weakness of the tendon and subsequent rupture, especially the large tendons in the body. Only few cases are reported in the literature with multiple tendon rupture but many case reports are available with isolated rupture of tendons. We report on a patient with sequential tendon ruptures in a patient. The case is reported for its rarity.
A Educação a Partir das Vozes da Juventude Catarinense
Authors: Carrer Davi , Costa Marli De Oliveira
Published: October 2017

Esse artigo discute o trabalho realizado pelo Instituto Catarinense da Juventude (ICJ) com uma parcela da juventude catarinense. O objetivo do estudo é relacionar o processo de escuta dos jovens, pelos pesquisadores do ICJ, no que diz respeito ao que eles pensam acerca da educação. A metodologia utilizada foi a análise documental do livro “Vozes da juventude catarinense: rodas de conversa”. Como categorias de análise foram utilizados: conceito de juventude e Roda de Conversa. Além dessas categorias, o livro Retratos da Juventude Brasileira permitiu realizar comparações sobre a pesquisa do ICJ e a pesquisa de Abramo e Branco (2005). A juventude de Santa Catarina na pesquisa do ICJ (2014) falou de suas ansiedades, desejos e sonhos diante da educação escolar e não descolou o papel da educação do mundo do trabalho.
A Modelagem Matemática Para o Ensino da Geometria – Relação de Euler
Authors: Pereira Ledina Lentz , Aguiar Luciane Oliveira de , Selau Juliana , Catarina Alyne
Published: October 2017

Apresenta-se neste trabalho o resultado de uma das experiências desenvolvidas pelos acadêmicos do projeto Institucional do Programa de Bolsas de Iniciação a Docência – PIBID/UNESC/CAPES[1], especificamente do subprojeto da área de Matemática. Que foi a elaboração e aplicação de uma proposta de ensino de geometria espacial, fundamentada nos estudos de duas dissertações de mestrado -MIALICH, (2012) e ANDRADE,(2014) e a Modelagem Matemática-MM proposta por ALMEIDA,(2012). A proposta foi elaborada e aplicada com alunos do 8º ano de uma escola de Educação Básica no município de Criciúma/SC. Os resultados apresentados em todo o processo foram considerados positivos em relação à experiência desenvolvida pelos acadêmicos bolsistas-AB do subprojeto PIBID/Matemática/UNESC e, segundo os AB, surpreendente na aplicação da proposta.[1]Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Nível Superior
SISTEMA DE APOIO AO DIAGNÓSTICO DE NÓDULOS CANCERÍGENOS ESOFÁGICOS SUBCUTÂNEOS COM USO DE ANÁLISE TÉRMICA
Authors: Da Silva Joziane Porcino , Rodrigues Beatriz Araujo , Correia Stefany Karoline , Costa Diogo de Oliveira , Rosa Suelia de Siqueira Rodrigues Fleury
Published: October 2017

Em sua fase inicial, a maioria das moléstias que afligem o esôfago são assintomáticas. No entanto, com o progresso da doença, o sintoma característico como a perda de apetite, começa a surgir. A carcinogênese esofágica geralmente é diagnosticada via endoscopia superior onde o especialista visualiza uma alteração na estrutura superficial do órgão, indicando exames complementares. Tais exames são feitos através de instrumentos que verificam o seu comportamento biológico. Embora, sejam de estrutura semirrígida, não entram em contato com as paredes esofágicas ou possuem a sua área de contato irregular, podendo gerar um diagnóstico inverídico. Sendo assim, foi desenvolvido um cateter instrumental feito à base de látex que funciona como um balão, o qual é inserido vazio e somente após o seu devido posicionamento é inflado, até encostar nas paredes esofágicas. Nesse sistema embarcado, sensores de temperatura obtêm uma leitura real das temperaturas ao longo da superfície do órgão e fazem uma análise e mapeamento térmico. A análise realizada é um comparativo do gráfico do comportamento térmico obtido in vitro com valores ditos normais. O cateter instrumental foi desenvolvido, utilizando-se de tecnologia livre, podendo ser inserido no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) aumentando o ferramental de diagnóstico ao grande número de pacientes atendidos por ele.
A representação do malandro, capoeira e trabalhador nas músicas de samba das décadas de 1930 a 1950 no Brasil
Authors: Columá Jorge Felipe , Chaves Simone Freitas , Triani Felipe da Silva
Published: October 2017

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar a representação da figura do malandro em oposição à figura do trabalhador em sambas brasileiros durante as décadas de 1930 a 1940. Escolhemos este período histórico, pois é durante esses anos que vai se configurando uma identidade coletiva dessas figuras antagônicas, porém complementares, sobretudo durante a ascensão política de Getúlio Vargas no Brasil. Escolhemos esse estilo musical, pois ele está intimamente associado às classes trabalhadoras no Brasil durante este período.  A metodologia da pesquisa é de origem qualitativa e se utiliza da análise documental expressa nas letras de sambas escritos durante o período exposto acima. Como conclusão, consideramos que a associação entre samba e capoeira permeou a construção estereotipada da figura do malandro durante o referido período.
Docosahexaenoic Acid Induces Cell Death through Downregulation of Hedgehog Signaling via Surt6 Activation in Human EGFR Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Authors: Jeong Soyeon , Jing Kaipeng , Shin Soyeon , Kim Soyeon , Han Seung-Hyeon , Yoo Yoon-Seon , Jeon Young-Joo , Heo Jun-Young , Kweon Gi-Ryang , Park Seung-Kiel , Park Jong-Il , Lim Kyu
Published: October 2017

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω3-PUFAs), including docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), have been shown to exert anticancer effects by inducing apoptotic cell death. However, the mechanism for DHA-induced cell death in lung cancer is not fully understood. Here, we show that DHA induces apoptosis in two human EGFR mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell lines, and that DHA-induced cell death is accompanied by SIRT6 activation and attenuated Hedgehog (Hh) signaling. Knockdown of SIRT6 using siRNAs inhibited DHA-induced apoptosis, whereas SIRT6 overexpression increased apoptotic cell death. DHA-induced SIRT6 activation was associated with downregulation of Hh signaling, and knockdown of SIRT6 resulted in augmentation of Hh signaling. Pretreatment of NSCLC cells with a Smoothened agonist prevented DHA-induced decreases in the levels of Hh signaling proteins and increases in cleaved PARP levels. Moreover, endogenous production of ω3-PUFAs in PC9 cells via fat-1 expression resulted in elevated SIRT6 levels and reduced levels of Hh signaling molecules, including Gli, following DHA treatment. Overall, these results implicate that ω3-PUFAs induce apoptosis by downregulating Hh signaling via SIRT6 activation in human EGFR mutant NSCLC cells. These findings suggest that ω3-PUFAs potentially represent an effective therapy for the chemoprevention and treatment of NSCLC.
The Influence of E-learning Use to Student Cognitive Performance and Motivation in Digital Simulation Course
Authors: Tigowati Tigowati , Efendi Agus , Budiyanto Cucuk Wawan
Published: October 2017

Currently the technology is growing and sophisticated. Technological advances have also entered the world of education. One of them their is  online learning. Examples of learning that utilizes technology that is using Schoology and Edmodo. By using Schoology and Edmodo is expected to increase student motivation and learning outcomes. This study investigates whether the use of different learning management would affect (1) the student’s cognitive achievement (2) student’s motivation (3) the level motivation. This research method using mixed methods. The data collection technique using the test method to determine the cognitive performance. Questionnaires and interviews to find the motivation. The analysis of quantitative data using normality test, homogeneity test, tests of balance and hypothesis testing using independent t test, while the analysis of qualitative data using interactive models. Based on the results of the study (1) there are differences in the cognitive performance between classes that use e-learning based Schoology and e-learning based Edmodo. The cognitive performance classes that use Schoology better than the class that uses Edmodo, because schoology easiness to acces, the students has a target value, better understand the lesson and more active in study this may have an effect on cognitive performance.(2) there is a difference in motivation between classes that use e-learning based Schoology and e-learning based Edmodo. Motivation class with Schoology based e-learning is better than classes with e-learning based Edmodo, because schoology can interested in simulation course, more passion, make happy, easier to learn anywhere and more motivated to learn. (3) the level of motivation of students using e-learning based Schoology and Edmodo included in the medium category
Cloud, Big-Data and Human Centered Computing towards better Information and Technological Solution in MGNREGA: An Existing and Possible Overview
Authors: Paul P.K. , Aithal P. S. , Bhuimali A.
Published: October 2017

The use of Information Technology applications in almost all the sections of the society became one of the common practices in the society. Education, health, government, business, commerce, environment, and other areas, IT and Computing are plays a leading role. The Information Technology is also changing its shape and expanding its components every day. The latest in the list are Cloud Computing, Green Computing, Human Computer Interaction, Big-Data, Analytical Tools, and parallel computing. In the Government sectors, these technologies have valuable contribution and the magnitude of such contribution is increasing day by day. In the MGNREGA project, India, huge amount of information and computers are used and here these emerging technologies may be applied based on requirement and need. This paper discusses the potential applications of Cloud Computing, Big Data. Human Computer Interaction and Parallel Processing to improve the magnitude and speed of information processing in this rural employment project, which is officially termed as MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005).
Estimated Global Disease Burden From US Health Care Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Authors: Eckelman Matthew J. , Sherman Jodi D.
Published: October 2017

Objectives. To quantify the increased disease burden caused by US health care sector life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 614 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents in 2013.

Methods. We screened for health damage factors that linked GHG emissions to disease burdens. We selected 5 factors, based on appropriate temporal modeling scales, which reflect a range of possible GHG emissions scenarios. We applied these factors to health care sector emissions.

Results. We projected that annual GHG emissions associated with health care in the United States would cause 123 000 to 381 000 disability-adjusted life-years in future health damages, with malnutrition being the largest damage category.

Conclusions. Through their contribution to global climate change, GHG emissions will negatively affect public health because of an increased prevalence of extreme weather, flooding, vector-borne disease, and other effects. As the stewards of global health, it is important for health care professionals to recognize the magnitude of GHG emissions associated with health care itself, and the severity of associated health damages.
Differences in Heat-Related Mortality by Citizenship Status: United States, 2005–2014
Authors: Taylor Ethel V. , Vaidyanathan Ambarish , Flanders W. Dana , Murphy Matthew , Spencer Merianne , Noe Rebecca S.
Published: October 2017

Objectives. To determine whether non-US citizens have a higher mortality risk of heat-related deaths than do US citizens.

Methods. We used place of residence reported in mortality data from the National Vital Statistics System from 2005 to 2014 as a proxy for citizenship to examine differences in heat-related deaths between non-US and US citizens. Estimates from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey of self-reported citizenship status and place of birth provided the numbers for the study population. We calculated the standardized mortality ratio and relative risk for heat-related deaths between non-US and US citizens nationally.

Results. Heat-related deaths accounted for 2.23% (n = 999) of deaths among non-US citizens and 0.02% (n = 4196) of deaths among US citizens. The age-adjusted standardized mortality ratio for non-US citizens compared with US citizens was 3.4 (95% confidence ratio [CI] = 3.2, 3.6). This risk was higher for Hispanic non-US citizens (risk ratio [RR] = 3.6; 95% CI = 3.2, 3.9) and non-US citizens aged 18 to 24 years (RR = 20.6; 95% CI = 16.5, 25.7).

Conclusions. We found an increased mortality risk among non-US citizens compared with US citizens for heat-related deaths, especially those younger and of Hispanic ethnicity.
Variation in the Humification Degree of Dissolved Organic Matter from Cattle Manure during Composting as Analyzed by Ultraviolet‐Visible and Fluorescence Spectroscopy
Authors: Chen Yukun , Jiang Zhao , Zhang Xiuyuan , Cao Bo , Yang Fan , Wang Ziyi , Zhang Ying
Published: October 2017

This study investigated the degree of humification of dissolved organic matter (DOM) during different periods of cattle manure composting using ultraviolet‐visible (UV‐vis) and fluorescence spectroscopy (emission, synchronous scan, and excitation–emission matrix) and determined which method is more suitable for analysis of the humification degree of DOM. Two composting piles were prepared by mixing manure and corn straw. One pile (Pile A [PA]) contained inoculated exogenous composite agents at a ratio of 2% (v/v), and a pile without the addition of inoculants (PNA) served as the control treatment. The results showed that ultraviolet integrated absorption intensities in the range of 226 to 400 nm and 260 to 280 nm and specific ultraviolet absorbances at 254 and 280 nm of both PA and PNA gradually increased with composting time. Based on the fluorescence regional integration analysis and parallel factor analysis, the humic‐like substances became the main components of the DOM after composting. Our study demonstrated that the humification degree of DOM was enhanced during composting and that the inoculation composite agent was beneficial for the humification of DOM at the mesophilic and thermophilic phases of the composting process. Moreover, the results of correlation analysis and principal component analysis demonstrated that the fluorescence spectral parameters evaluated the humification degree of DOM during the whole cattle manure composting process better than the UV‐vis spectral parameters.

Core Ideas

We assessed the humification degree of DOM during composting process using EEM‐PARAFAC‐FRI.

The fluorescence parameter evaluated humification of DOM better than the UV‐vis parameter.

Composite agent inoculation composting enhanced the humification degree of DOM.

We analyzed the UV‐vis absorbance and fluorescence properties of DOM.

Results confirm the correlation of spectral parameters of DOM based on HCA and PCA.
Primarização como Estratégia de Redução de Custos: uma Metodologia para Identificar e Mensurar os Fatores que Suportam a Decisão
Authors: Santos Geraldo M. R. , Teixeira Arilton
Published: October 2017

Forçada pela crise de 2008, a indústria siderúrgica nacional teve que rever sua estrutura de custos para se manter competitiva. Dentre as estratégias adotadas, a primarização de serviços foi usada visando à redução de custos e da capacidade ociosa de pessoal e equipamentos advindas da queda nas vendas. Nesse contexto, elaboramos este trabalho que visa quantificar, a partir de um estudo de caso de primarização da manutenção eletromecânica na ArcelorMittal Tubarão (AMT), os resultados desta tomada de decisão. Listamos como principais vantagens da primarização na AMT a redução de 24,41% nos custos dos serviços de manutenção; a redução no nível de retrabalho e de acidentes com perda de tempo (CPT); o aumento da produtividade e do índice de acerto de paradas programadas. Os fatores que mais contribuíram para a primarização dos serviços foram: acordos coletivos de trabalho das contratadas, nos últimos dez anos, superiores aos das contratantes e a incidência de lucro, taxas de administração e impostos sobre os custos da mão de obra e benefícios com pessoal. Este trabalho também conclui que se os preços dos serviços de terceiros fossem corrigidos apenas pela inflação (INPC), nos últimos dez anos, a primarização dos serviços, sob a ótica de custos, seria inviabilizada.
An Empirical Study Assessing the Still Unknown One For One Movement
Authors: Sánchez-Hernández Maria Isabel
Published: October 2017

Hoje em dia o movimento um por um esta a ser adotado por dezenas de empresas de todo o mundo para melhorar a qualidade de vida da sociedade. As empresas dentro deste movimento tem a missão de doar as mesmas unidades que vendem para pessoas necessitadas. O movimento pode ser considerado um novo modelo de negócios que visa desenvolver as compras com significado que tentam apoiar causas nobres como por exemplo ajudar a salvar e restaurar a visão das pessoas. Graças a este movimento milhares de artigos básicos para garantir a dignidade humana estão sendo doados. Coisas para melhorar as condições de vida, tais como sapatos, livros ou óculos, estão começando a ser fornecidos por empresas comprometidas com o movimento porque os seus clientes estão dispostos a contribuir para um mundo mais justo. No entanto, atualmente o movimento está pouco estudado ainda e não parece ser muito popular entre os consumidores tradicionais. O objetivo deste artigo é analisar o movimento para refletir sobre o seu futuro analisando as opiniões de um grupo de estudantes na área de Gestão.
Ativos Biológicos nas Companhias Abertas no Brasil: Conformidade Com o CPC 29 e Associação com Características Empresariais
Authors: Macedo Vinicius Martins , Campagnoni Mariana , Rover Suliani
Published: October 2017

A adoção das normas internacionais de contabilidade no Brasil ocasionou mudanças na forma de reconhecimento, mensuração e evidenciação dos fatos econômicos das empresas. Com o intuito de harmonizar às normas contábeis com as internacionais, os órgãos normatizadores brasileiros aprovaram o Pronunciamento Técnico CPC 29, que estabelece o tratamento contábil e a evidenciação dos ativos biológicos e dos produtos agrícolas. O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar nas empresas brasileiras que possuem ativos biológicos o nível de conformidade com o CPC 29 e sua associação com características empresariais. O estudo adotou a abordagem descritiva e analisou as Demonstrações Contábeis consolidadas referentes ao ano de 2013 de empresas brasileiras de capital aberto. No total foram analisadas 19 empresas que evidenciaram ativos biológicos no ano de 2013. Os resultados da pesquisa mostram que a média de conformidade das empresas com o CPC 29 é de 74,68%. Com relação à análise estatística, observou-se que o nível de conformidade das empresas tem associações com características empresariais, tais como, setor, governança, tamanho, rentabilidade e representatividade do ativo, sendo que o tamanho da empresa tem interação significativa com o nível de conformidade. Em comparação com estudos anteriores verificou-se que houve um aumento significativo no nível de conformidade das empresas com o pronunciamento técnico CPC 29 ao longo do tempo.
Economic Valuation Methods: The Perception of the Accountants of the Hydroeletric Power Sector in Brazil
Authors: Marques Alessandra Lima , Ferreira Aracéli Cristina de S. , Irigaray Hélio Arthur
Published: October 2017

The aim of the present study was to verify how accountants perceive the electric power companies in Brazil, regarding the use of economic valuation methods for measuring environmental impacts on hydroelectric power generation. These methods would be used in the internalisation of impacts in compliance with accounting theory criteria of recognition, measurement and disclosure of relevant economic activities. This is an exploratory study based on the conclusion regarding the collected data from a questionnaire answered by accountants, who worked in the electric power sector and were members of the Brazilian Electric Power Sector Accountants Association (ABRACONEE). The research showed that 74% of respondents were accountants or accounting analysts, 92% of them believed that companies should account for (internalise) environmental impacts caused by their activities, and 75% of them believed that this task should be based on detailed and specific norms determining what should be done and when and how to do it. Despite their high level of accounting knowledge and complete familiarity with the changes determined by the Brazilian Securities Commission, respondents adopted a conservative stance in relation to the use of estimated values or those obtained in hypothetical markets. The study revealed the existence of a vast field of research that has yet to be explored by accounting in the field of environmental accounting, especially in terms of both measurement and recognition of environmental impacts caused by diverse economic activities.
Gestão de Custos Interorganizacionais: Um Estudo Bibliométrico
Authors: Farias Rafael Araújo Sousa , Gasparetto Valdirene
Published: October 2017

O objetivo deste artigo é identificar o perfil da produção científica, no Brasil e internacionalmente, acerca da Gestão de Custos Interorganizacionais (GCI). Este estudo se apresenta na forma de uma pesquisa bibliométrica, embasada em pesquisa bibliográfica, por meio da análise de trabalhos publicados em eventos nacionais e em repositórios eletrônicos. Foram identificados 55 trabalhos que discorrem sobre a GCI e uma baixa quantidade de autores que publicaram (73 autores), sendo que 28 são nacionais e 45 internacionais. Cooper e Slagmulder são os autores internacionais mais produtivos enquanto Souza e Rocha são os autores com maior número de publicações no Brasil. Sociogramas demonstraram as relações existentes entre os autores dos trabalhos, evidenciando a não ocorrência de relações entre os autores brasileiros e internacionais e poucas redes entre os autores, de um modo geral. A análise epistemológica dos artigos publicados em periódicos demonstrou: a) predominância de citação de artigos publicados em periódicos (74,7%); b) estudos de campo como principal estratégia metodológica (50%); c) predominância no uso de conceitos - poucos trabalhos utilizaram teorias - como plano de fundo das pesquisas (97,1%); e d) predominância de paradigma funcionalista (94,1%). Ao longo dos anos se observou tendência de crescimento no número de publicações sobre o tema, principalmente no Brasil.
Determinantes da Taxa de Imposto Efetiva de Empresas da América Latina
Authors: Sant’Ana Camila Freitas , Zonatto Vinícius Costa da Silva
Published: October 2017

O objetivo do estudo foi de identificar os fatores determinantes da taxa de imposto efetiva (ETR) de empresas da América Latina no período de 2009 à 2013. Estudo descritivo foi realizado por meio de pesquisa documental, com abordagem quantitativa dos dados. A amostra foi composta por 500 empresas, sendo 45 da Argentina, 171 do Brasil, 108 do Chile, 38 da Colômbia, 71 do México e 67 do Peru, cujos dados foram coletados na base de dados da Thompson Reuters® e analisados por meio de regressão de dados em painel através do software STATA®, tendo como variável dependente a Taxa de Imposto Efetiva (ETR) e variáveis independentes o tamanho (TAM), a intensidade de capital (INTCAP), a intensidade de inventário (INTINV), a alavancagem (ALAV) e a rentabilidade dos ativos (ROA). Os resultados evidenciam que o tamanho das empresas apresenta influência positivamente significativa sobre a ETR das empresas colombianas. A intensidade de capital (INTCAP) e a intensidade de inventário (INTINV) não foram significativas para determinar a influência sobre a ETR nos países analisados. A alavancagem das empresas argentinas evidencia uma influência positiva sobre a ETR, enquanto que para as empresas colombianas esta influência foi negativamente significativa e não significativa para os demais países. A rentabilidade resultou em uma influência negativa para as empresas mexicanas e peruanas, e não significante para os demais países para determinar a influência sobre a ETR. Denota-se que existem diferenças quanto aos determinantes da carga fiscal em países latino-americanos, o que estimula a realização de novos estudos.
Alfabetização Financeira: Evidências e Percepções em uma Cooperativa de Crédito
Authors: Kühl Marcos Roberto , Valer Tatiana , Gusmão Ivonaldo Brandani
Published: October 2017

Este trabalho tem por objetivo avaliar qual a percepção dos colaboradores em uma Cooperativa de Crédito quanto a importância da alfabetização financeira dos seus cooperados, levando em consideração, as normas existentes na OCDE e do BACEN que tratam sobre a boa prática da educação financeira, buscando verificar a importância da educação financeira para os cooperados é relevante a partir da percepção dos colaboradores da cooperativa. A pesquisa é um estudo descritivo, com levantamento de dados por meio de questionário estruturado e com análise de dados com a utilização de métodos quantitativos. A amostra final ficou composta pelos 87 questionários válidos, correspondendo a 68,5% da população pesquisada. A pesquisa de campo do tipo survey, foi realizada no segundo semestre de 2014. Identificaram-se, por meio da Análise Fatorial Exploratória, quatro construtos a partir das 19 variáveis do estudo, denominados: conhecimento financeiro; redução de riscos; prática financeira; visibilidade externa, evidenciando empiricamente a relevância da educação financeira em uma instituição de cunho financeiro. Considerando as médias dos quatro construtos, e da maioria das variáveis que os compõem, percebe-se que o conhecimento financeiro é uma questão relevante no âmbito da instituição a partir da percepção dos colaboradores, seguido da visibilidade externa. A principal contribuição deste estudo foi buscar evidências empíricas sobre a aplicabilidade da alfabetização financeira a partir dos princípios e recomendações sobre a boa prática da educação financeira.
Museus Corporativos Estratégicos: Uma Análise do Espaço de Memória da Cervejaria Bohemia
Authors: Costa Alessandra De Sá Mello da , Mancebo Rafael Cuba , Pessoa Luís Alexandre Grubits De Paula
Published: October 2017

O interesse das empresas em constituir seus espaços históricos não é recente. Com o passar do tempo, entretanto, os museus corporativos são ressignificados e ao lado dos museus tradicionais (uma estrutura estática com a exposição de objetos antigos que contam a história da empresa e serve como um depósito histórico) surge o museu estratégico, onde a memória passa a ser um ativo estratégico da organização. Neste contexto, esta pesquisa buscou identificar, descrever e problematizar o tour pela fábrica da Cervejaria Bohemia como um espaço estratégico de memória corporativa. Para alcançar este objetivo - a partir dos dados coletados em visitas feitas à Cervejaria com registros em fotos, vídeos, anotações de campo e coleta de documentos institucionais - as salas que compõem o percurso de visitação foram analisadas à luz das quatro funções primárias dos museus corporativos. Como resultado, duas funções não foram identificadas, quais sejam preservar a história da empresa e desenvolver um senso de orgulho e identificação do empregado. As demais foram identificadas: em todo o percurso o visitante é informado sobre a empresa e sua linha de produtos e pode-se considerar que o museu é efetivamente utilizado como forma de impactar positivamente a opinião pública. Assim, pode-se afirmar que este espaço, no que diz respeito à construção de uma identidade organizacional, ainda não explorou todo o seu potencial estratégico, parecendo tender para uma configuração que privilegia apenas uma função utilitária bem específica para o uso da memória e de fatos históricos: legitimar a sua marca empresarial.
Cultura Organizacional nas Práticas Orçamentárias: Estudo em uma Cooperativa Agroindustrial
Authors: Wrubel Franciele , Marassi Rodrigo Barraco , Lavarda Carlos Eduardo Facin , Lavarda Rosalia Aldraci Barbosa
Published: October 2017

O estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a relação entre cultura organizacional e as práticas orçamentárias de uma organização. Desenvolveu-se uma pesquisa qualitativa, descritiva por meio de um estudo de caso. A empresa de estudo foi selecionada por acessibilidade e intencionalmente, já que utiliza orçamento empresarial na gestão. Para a coleta de dados elaborou-se um roteiro de entrevista semiestruturada com questões adaptadas do estudo de Van der Stede (2000) aplicado ao gestor do orçamento da agroindústria paranaense. Também foi aplicado questionário contendo questões sobre os aspectos culturais e para isso utilizou-se as dimensões de cultura organizacional de Hofstede (1991). A cultura organizacional voltada para a orientação por resultados contribui para que os gerentes da empresa possam realizar o orçamento com ênfase em metas, pois nessa orientação os gestores tendem a dedicar esforços nas tarefas e é facilitada a implantação de orçamentos que tenham como premissa atingir planejamentos realizados pela alta administração. A cultura organizacional da agroindústria apresenta indícios de influenciar positivamente a existência de controle rígido relacionado ao orçamento, na qual se constata que as pessoas se preocupam com o controle de custos no ambiente de trabalho. Entende-se que algumas práticas orçamentárias realizadas pela agroindústria estão consolidadas, envolvem a participação de gestores e são influenciadas por aspectos culturais do ambiente organizacional que favoreçam essas práticas.