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PENGARUH EKUITAS MEREK DAN KUALITAS PRODUK TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN SEPEDA MOTOR HONDA VARIO 125
Authors: Pramularso Eigis Yani
Published: March 2022

The choice of products by buyers can occur because of the existing brand beliefs and the quality of the product. Purchasing decisions that are the target of the company can not be separated from brand equity and product quality so that it needs optimal attention and management by the company. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of brand equity and product quality on the quality of purchasing a Honda Vario 125 motorcycle. The data collection method was carried out by distributing questionnaires to the user community which finally obtained a number of 40 people as respondents. This study uses multiple regression analysis as the data analysis with processing techniques using the SPSS 25 computer program. The results show that partially and jointly brand equity and product quality have a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions.Keywords : brand equity; product quality; buying decision..
Social Media and its Impact on Indian Youth: A Sociological Study
Authors: Zahoor Ahmad Mir  , Mir Shazia Gul
Published: March 2022

Social media has become a very important part of life for many young generations in today’s world. There are many young people who keep on engaging themselves with social media without even caring to think about what would be the impact of social media on youth. Social media refers to all applications and websites or blogs that enable people around the globe to interconnect via the internet, chat, and share content, video call among much other functionality it offers to its users. For a person to be a member of any social media, he or she has to first signup and then sign in to access content and be able to share and chat with other users of that social media platform. Some of the common and widely used social media platforms/websites include Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, YouTube, Hike, Messenger, Signal, Telegram, Snap chat etc which become more popular and becomes the part of life.
El deseo emancipado en la animación de Walerian Borowczyk
Authors: Pascual Galbis Pau
Published: March 2022

Este artículo enuncia la premisa del deseo emancipado y transgresor de Walerian Borowczyk, presente tanto en susfilmes de animación como en sus otras películas de índole más erótico, y con frecuencia analizadas aparte. En ambasmodalidades predominan un imaginario católico que reprime los deseos más libertinos del espectador. Un discurso ideológico, sacrílego y sexual, en el que ademáslos recuerdos —aunque duelan mucho—, se hacen presentes y no se pueden olvidar, evocando la memoria colectiva de Maurice Halbwachs (2004 [1968]). Por ejemplo, el Holocausto visto como un proceso de industrialización, evidente en la animación Les jeux des anges (1964), así como también la disolución familiar y vouyeurismo en Le théâtre de monsieur et madame Kabal (1962). Borowczyk, un autor brillante, inclasificable y revolucionario, destaca por su ansia de libertad, su oposición a los valores tradicionales y por la reivindicación del deseo sin límites.
Buscándole tres pies al gato... Acerca de la enseñanza de la fraseología somática del español a los estudiantes polacos: problemas, soluciones y propuestas didácticas
Authors: Gwiazdowska Agnieszka , Lamża Zuzanna
Published: March 2022

El objetivo del presente trabajo es presentar los principales problemas y dificultades en la enseñanza de la fraseología somática del español a los estudiantes universitarios polacos. En la primera parte, de carácter más bien teórico, nos centraremos en la importancia de la fraseología en el aula de ELE, esto es, presentaremos los motivos por los cuales resulta imposible prescindir de este tipo de unidades en clase. A continuación, explicaremos el concepto de fraseodidáctica, una disciplina relativamente nueva, que ya se ha convertido en un campo de estudio independiente, así como presentaremos brevemente los objetivos principales que pretenderemos conseguir con el proyecto de investigación más amplio (“Fraseología somática en ejercicios. Lengua española. Lengua francesa. Lengua italiana”) que llevamos a cabo en la Universidad de Silesia. En la segunda parte de nuestro trabajo, de carácter aplicado, primero nos centraremos en los problemas de índole formal o estructural, después pasaremos por las dificultades semánticas y, finalmente, enfocaremos nuestra atención en la faceta pragmática de las unidades fraseológicas (en adelante, UF), esto es, en sus funciones discursivas. Dicho de otro modo, ofreceremos consideraciones metodológicas concretas con interesantes implicaciones didácticas, que, según nuestra experiencia profesional, mejor responden a las necesidades de los estudiantes que pretenden desarrollar su competencia fraseológica.
Fatores determinantes para a excelência no vôlei de praia: representações de atletas de elite
Authors: Franca Francisco Clineu Queiroz , Pereira Antonino Manuel de Almeida , Leitão José Carlos Gomes de Carvalho , Costa Roberto Lopes da , Silva Maria Ione da
Published: March 2022

O objetivo deste estudo foi conhecer os fatores determinantes na aquisição, desenvolvimento e manutenção da excelência no Vôlei de Praia (VP) a partir da percepção de uma dupla de atletas de elite e seu técnico. Trata-se de um estudo de caso com abordagem qualitativa dos resultados que se utilizou da entrevista e análise documental para recolha dos dados. Sobre os fatores determinantes da excelência no VP destacaram-se nos fatores primários, o aspecto psicológico, verificado nos elementos disciplina, força de vontade, motivação e foco, seguido pelo tempo de parceria e da preparação física iniciada (prática deliberada). Enquanto nos fatores secundários, o apoio, técnico, infraestrutura, qualidade de material esportivo e financeiro. Conclui-se que a junção dos fatores primários e secundários descritos acima foi essencial para aquisição, desenvolvimento e manutenção da excelência no VP.
Using Measurement to Highlight Occupational Therapy’s Distinct Value
Authors: Velozo Craig A.
Published: March 2022

Traditional measurement approaches in health care focus on group data, virtually ignoring the individual client. To demonstrate the distinct value of occupational therapy, we need a measurement model that focuses on the person and generates outputs to inform daily practice. Traditional methods of establishing norms and predictive validity do not inform the development of interventions and goal setting. In this Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lecture, I use a person-centered measurement model that focuses on the person, versus the instrument, to demonstrate how person-centered measurement can be immediately used to identify the just-right challenge for the client. Person-centered measurement can be both the basis for designing interventions specific to the client and the foundation for setting empirically appropriate short-term and long-term goals. Occupational therapy practitioners can lead health care by immediately applying person-centered measurement to address the needs of individual clients and, moreover, to reveal the distinct value of occupational therapy.
FARMACODINÂMICA DE FITOTERÁPICOS: CORRELAÇÃO ENTRE O USO POPULAR E A BIOQUÍMICA HUMANA
Authors: Cardoso Narcilo Quadros , Sales Rayanne Antunes Fernandes , Moura Stela Tavares De , Santos Luciana Moreno Dos
Published: March 2022

Introdução: A relação da humanidade com as propriedades terapêuticas das plantas remonta à antiguidade, bem antes do próprio entendimento dos conceitos de remédios, saúde e doença. Esse conhecimento é tradicionalmente adquirido através dos anciões da comunidade, se tornando um legado imaterial das populações. Estudos etnobotânicos são ferramentas clássicas de resgate a cultura local sobre plantas medicinais, além de contribuir para o desenvolvimento de pesquisas sobre compostos com potencial farmacológico. Objetivos: Este trabalho visa mapear o uso de plantas medicinais pela população das cidades que constituem a região interiorana do estado do Rio de Janeiro, correlacionando a farmacodinâmica dos compostos bioativos com os efeitos desejados. Material e método: Por meio de um questionário disponibilizado de forma online, foi-se realizado um estudo observacional transversal descritivo para identificar as principais plantas medicinais utilizadas pela população local. A entrevista incluiu faixa etária e gênero, cidade de residência e perguntas que relacionadas com o conhecimentos sobre espécies e sobre seus benefícios. A posterior correlação da farmacodinâmica dos bioativos foi realizada utilizando a literatura disponível em bancos de dados online. Resultados: A pesquisa recebeu 107 respostas, distribuídas pelos municípios de São Pedro da Aldeia (38,3%), Campos dos Goytacazes (37,3%), Cabo Frio (18,7%), Arraial do Cabo, Cardoso Moreira, Iguaba Grande, Rio das Ostras e São João da Barra (5,6%). A camomila (Matricaria chamomilla) e boldo-do-chile (Peumus boldus) estão entre os chás mais utilizados pela população estudada. Maca peruana, mulungo, hortelã, erva-cidreira, espinheira santa e capeba também fizeram parte das respostas. Conclusão: Apigenina é um flavonoide com bioatividade presente nos extratos aquosos de camomila, que é conhecido por ter ações anti-inflamatórias, antitumorais e antioxidante. Sua principal utilização pelos populares é devida as seus efeitos ansiolíticos, promovidos pela sua interação com os receptores GABA-A neuronais análoga ao que ocorre com os benzodiazepínicos. Já o alcaloide boldina é o responsável pelos efeitos terapêuticos do chá de boldo. Ele possui capacidade de sequestrar radicais livres, inibir a peroxidação lipídica em no sistema enzimático hepático e modular a inativação do citocromo P450. Outros potenciais bioativos devem ser investigados, devido à grande diversidade química apresentada pelas plantas medicinais.
PADRONIZAÇÃO DOS VALORES DE REFERÊNCIA HEPÁTICOS E RENAIS DE RATOS (RATTUS NOVERGICUS LINHAGEM WISTAR) PROVENIENTES DO NÚCLEO DE ANIMAIS DE LABORATÓRIO – UFF E MANTIDOS NO BIOTÉRIO DO INSTITUTO DE SAÚDE DE NOVA FRIBURGO – ISNF
Authors: Almeida Kelly Costa De , Tostes Carine P.m. Dantas , Foly Claudia Martins , Pascoal Vinicius D Avila Bitencourt , F. Pascoal Aislan Cristina R.
Published: March 2022

INTRODUÇÃO: Os parâmetros bioquímicos dos animais utilizados em experimentação podem variar de acordo com a linhagem e matrizes fundadoras. Tais parâmetros, são amplamente utilizados na análise dos experimentos e portanto se torna imprescindível uma padronização dos valores de referência relacionado ao biotério onde o experimento é realizado. A linhagem Wistar é mundialmente utilizada em experimentos, sendo importante A sua padronização. Além disso, muitos trabalhos avaliam os possíveis efeitos hepatotóxicos e nefrotóxicos de substâncias, no entanto poucos artigos relatam os parâmetros completos. OBJETIVOS: O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar os valores de referência para os parâmetros hepáticos e renais de ratos Wistar, não tratados, provenientes do Núcleo de Animais de Laboratório – UFF, mantidos no biotério do Instituto de Saúde de Nova Friburgo - ISNF. MATERIAL E MÉTODOS: Foram utilizados ratos Wistar/Unib adultos, pesando entre 200 e 300g. Os animais foram mantidos sob temperatura controlada, com ciclo claro/escuro de 12 horas e com ração e água ad libitum. O projeto foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética no Uso de Animais da UFF sob o CEUA nº 1313080119. A obtenção do sangue foi realizada através de punções cardíacas após anestesia. Os valores de referências foram definidos após dosagens bioquímicas de 20 animais (em triplicata), número estatístico mínimo necessário para estabelecimento de valores populacionais. As análises foram realizadas utilizando espectrofotômetro Epoch (Biotek®), em método colorimétrico, seguindo as recomendações dos kits comerciais. RESULTADOS: Os valores obtidos com os animais do grupo de padronização foram comparados com os descritos na literatura para verificação de similaridade dos resultados com linhagens provenientes de outros biotérios. Em relação ao perfil hepático foram definidos valores para as transaminases, proteínas totais, albumina, bilirrubinas totais e frações, gama GT; a definição também foi alcançada para os analitos de ureia e creatinina, relacionado ao funcionamento renal. CONCLUSÃO: Foi possível estabelecer valores de referência hepáticos e renais para ratos Wistar/Unib, que certamente irão auxiliar na análise comparativa em diversos projetos de pesquisas experimentais com a linhagem mencionada.
Conceptual Choices and Theoretical Framework
Authors: Grimm Jannis Julien
Published: March 2022

This chapter outlines the conceptual choices and develops the theoretical
framework of this inquiry. This includes a micro-level approach to the
study of contention, an interactionist framework of analysis, and special
attention to the discursive arena of contentious politics. It introduces
the idea of social mobilization as populations of contentious events by
compound players who interact with their counterparts in complex
protest arenas. The emergence of political subjectivities, as well as players’
strategic choices on alliance-building, mobilization, and employed tactical
repertoires, are all embedded in and contingent on these interactions.
This chapter illustrates how discourse theory, by accounting for both
linguistic meaning and the material event, can contribute to developing
the concept of protest arenas further by theorizing the discursive layers
of interaction that accompany contentious struggles.
Behavioral challenges to professional skepticism in auditors’ data analytics journey
Authors: Li Xiaoxing
Published: March 2022

The aims of this paper are to inform audit practice and academia about the potential behavioral challenges to the application of auditors’ professional skepticism when using audit data analytics (ADA) and to discuss future research opportunities. This is accomplished by reviewing relevant audit research and discussing the potential challenges from five perspectives, including auditors’ attitudes toward ADA, data characteristics, anomalies identified by ADA, auditors’ mindsets, and social contexts and interactions involved in ADA practice. Although applying ADA brings many benefits to audit practice, they simultaneously raise many challenges to the application of appropriate levels of auditor professional skepticism. Being aware of and prepared for those potential behavioral challenges is critical to maximize the benefits of ADA to professional skepticism and ultimately audit quality.
Preparedness of South African non-governmental organization relief teams for international earthquake response : a case study of the 2010 Haiti earthquake response
Authors:   , Du Randt Shannon
Published: March 2022

Earthquakes are the most frequently occurring natural disaster around the world and it is associated with a large outpouring of humanitarian assistance from the world. Existing models for humanitarian non-governmental organizations (NGO) focus on a variety of preparation and response decisions for aid distribution, but tend not to discuss medical rescue teams responding to international disasters and where they would fit into. Aim The aim of this study was to explore the preparedness of South African Non-Governmental Organisation relief teams for international earthquake response. The ultimate aim was to develop a framework for SA NGO teams responding to international earthquake disasters. Methods This qualitative study made use of a range of data collection tools including documentary sources and interviews, so that it could illuminate the study from all sides and to ensure all relevant data from people and organisations that span the globe could be collected. Conclusion and recommendations The result of the study was a conceptual map of the study recommendations which can be used in the development of a framework for improving South African NGO relief teams‟ response efficiency and effectiveness to international earthquake disasters. The research concludes with a series of recommendations which include: assigning the teams under a leading international academic and operational body and to identify qualified, well prepared and professional personnel on a database for rapid deployment.
The relative effectiveness of Kinesiotape versus dry needling in patients with myofascial pain syndrome of the trapezius muscle
Authors:   , Van der Westhuizen Jan Hendrik
Published: March 2022

Background: Therapeutic dry needling is an established modality for the treatment of myofascial pain, whereas limited research on Kinesiotape® exists. Kinesiotaping® is becoming popular, with the main benefit of being non-invasive and long wearing, thereby extending the treatment to the patient. This study aimed to determine the relative effectiveness of these two treatment modalities in patients with myofascial pain syndrome of the Trapezius muscle. Methods: The study design was a quantitative prospective randomised clinical trial. Fifty patients were equally and randomly allocated into either the dry needling or Kinesiotape® groups. Each patient received two treatments on separate visits to the upper trapezius muscle. Follow-ups were scheduled two to four days after the previous visit. Subjective measures were the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the Neck Disability Index (NDI), whilst objective measures were pain pressure threshold (PPT) and cervical range of motion (CROM). Results: Kinesiotape® demonstrated statistical significant treatments with the VAS (p < 0.001), NDI (p < 0.001) and PPT (p= 0.022) (95% CI). Dry needling showed statistical improvements in VAS (p= 0.001) and NDI (p < 0.001) only. Also, Kinesiotape® demonstrated a clinically significant improvement with the VAS when compared to the minimal clinically important differences (MCIDs). Trends of a superior treatment effect of Kinesiotape® over dry needling was observed in the VAS and PPT groups (p= 0.155; p= 0.428). Future studies could repeat the study with larger sample sizes to determine if these trends can be validated. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that Kinesiotape® was at least as effective as dry needling in the treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome. Therefore, Kinesiotaping® is a non-invasive alternative to dry needling. Kinesiotape® therapy resulted in a greater change in pain and disability scores than did dry-needling trigger point therapy, implying that Kinesiotape® may be a noninvasive alternative to dry needling.
Factors influencing successful implementation of basic ante natal care programme in primary health care clinics in eThekwini district, KwaZulu-Natal
Authors:   , Ngxongo Thembelihle Sylvia Patience
Published: March 2022

Background South Africa is burdened by consistently high maternal and perinatal mortality rates. In a move to alleviate this burden the South African National Department of Health (DoH) instructed the adoption of the Basic Antenatal Care (BANC) approach in all antenatal care (ANC) facilities. Whereas many facilities have begun the implementation of the BANC approach, in the eThekwini district, not all of the facilities have been successful in doing so. The study was conducted in those eThekwini Municipality Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities that have been successful in order to identify the factors influencing their success in implementing BANC. Methods The facilities that had been successful in implementing BANC were identified, followed by a review of the past records of the patients who had completed their ANC and had given birth. This was done in order to establish whether the facilities that were said to be implementing BANC, were in fact, following BANC guidelines. The factors that influenced successful implementation of BANC were identified based on information obtained from the midwives who were working in the ANC facilities that were successfully implementing BANC. The sample size was comprised of 18 PHC facilities that were successfully implementing BANC from which a total of 59 midwives were used as the study participants. Results Several positive factors that influenced successful implementation of BANC were identified. These factors included; availability and accessibility of BANC services: Policies, Guidelines and Protocol; various means of communication; a comprehensive iii package of services and the integration of services; training and in-service education; human and material resources and the support and supervision offered to the midwives by the PHC supervisors. Other factors included BANC programme supervisors’ understanding of the programme and the levels of experience of midwives involved in implementation of BANC. There were, however, certain challenges and negative factors that were identified and these included: shortage of staff; lack of cooperation from referral hospitals; lack of in-service training; problems in transporting specimens to the laboratory; lack of material resources; lack of management support and the unavailability of BANC guidelines.
The efficacy of phonophoresis with Traumeel® S in the treatment of upper trapezius myofasciitis
Authors:   , Deonarain Virosha
Published: March 2022

Background:Myofascial Pain Syndrome is characterized by localized muscle pain, in which affected muscles are in a chronically-shortened state and contain trigger points.It is the single most common source of musculoskeletal pain that is encountered in clinical practice. Modalities such as electrotherapy, cryotherapy, thermal therapy, dry-needling and ultrasound are used in its management. The use of phonophoresis has generated much interest; and literature around this modality continues to accumulate. Numerous studies have demonstrated the efficacy of phonophoresis with an anti-inflammatory in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, attributing the efficacy to the penetration of the coupling medium by means of the ultrasonic waves. Traumeel®S, is a homeopathic anti-inflammatory, that has successfully been used in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.It has anti-oedematous, anti-exudative, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Its efficacy as a coupling agent in phonophoresis has not been tested for myofascial pain syndrome. Methodology:This study was designed as a prospective, double-blinded, randomized, and controlled experimental investigation. Sixty subjects were randomly allocated to three groups of 20 subjects each. Group Areceived active phonophoresis with Traumeel® S gel;Group B received sham phonophoresis with Traumeel® S gel; Group C received an application of Traumeel® S gel only.Algometer and Numerical Pain Rating Scale 101 (NRS) readings were taken immediately before treatment at visit one and thereafter at visits three and four. Results:Repeated measures ANOVA testing was used to examine the intra-group effect of time and the inter-group effect of treatment on the outcomes of NRS and algometer readings. Profile plots were used to assess the direction and trends of the effects. An intra-group analysis revealed that, objectively and subjectively, all groups responded positively to treatment over time, with no significant time-group interaction. It was noted that there was a higher rate of improvement in Group A over time; however, this difference was not statistically significant. Conclusion:The results from this study revealed that all three treatment groups responded favorably to the alleviation of pain. It was concluded that phonophoresis with Traumeel® gel had no significant additional beneficial effects.
The assessment of two year clinical outcomes after stent implantation for the treatment of coronary artery disease
Authors:   , Harrypaul Ashika
Published: March 2022

The sirolimus-eluting stent (Cypher) was the first approved drug- eluting stent by the Food and Drug Administration in April 2003. This is a stent that is based on a bare-metal stent and is coated with a layer of polymer incorporating sirolimus and releasing it by diffusion. Drug-eluting stents reduced risk of restenosis and repeat revascularization as compared with bare-metal stents. Clinical data has raised concerns that drug-eluting stents are associated with late untoward events. Objectives: The objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that stenting is safe and effective treatment for coronary artery disease. Methods and Results: Sirolimus-eluting stenting was performed in 30 patients with 34 coronary lesions. Detailed clinical follow-up data was collected by personal interview or telephone contact at 1, 6, 12 and 24 months. Patients were followed for 2 years for the occurrence of angina and cardiovascular events namely death, myocardial infarction, stent thrombosis and target lesion revascularization. The mean age of the cohort was 62.33±10.99 years; 83 percent were male, 6 percent were diabetic, 53 percent had hypertension. In spite of the overall patient and lesion complexity there were no incidences of major adverse cardiac events and all patients remained angina free out to two years. Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and plavix varied from at least four weeks to one year. One patient had a bleeding event. Conclusions: Treatment of lesions with sirolimus-eluting stents is associated with a sustained clinical benefit two years after device implantation.
A study on the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of primary health care nurses in the eThekwini Municipality District with regards to the inclusion of homoeopathy in primary health care
Authors:   , Pillay Shavani
Published: March 2022

The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of Primary Health Care nurses in the Ethekwini Municipality District regarding the inclusion of homoeopathy in Primary Health Care. Nurses working in Primary Health Care facilities were approached to conduct this study. The objectives of this study was to make nurses and their patients alike aware of an alternative to conventional medicine, and to the fact that homoeopaths are medically trained practitioners. The survey method used was a self-administered questionnaire to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of Primary Health Care nurses towards homoeopathy. The study population was nurses with a minimum of 3 years of general nursing experience, working in Primary Health Care in the Ethekwini Municipality District. The data was collected and analysed statistically using SPSS version 19. A total of 205 questionnaires were distributed and a total of 108 (52.68%) questionnaires were returned with 100 correctly completed and then analysed. The results reflected that 74% of participants felt that homoeopathy should be made available at hospitals and clinics. 69% of participants agreed (strongly agreed or agreed) that homoeopathy should play an active role in the Primary Health Care system in South Africa. The target group’s attitudes were positive as 58% of participants said they would personally use homoeopathy as a source of Primary Health Care. The majority of the participants (71%) felt that homoeopathy should be available as a treatment for most conditions. The study demonstrated an otherwise positive trend of support of those Primary Health Care nurses surveyed toward the possible inclusion of homoeopathy in Primary Health Care. Further research into the nature of such integration and the potential contribution of homoeopathy and homoeopathic practitioners is warranted. This study has established a perceived requirement for Primary Health Care nurses to be exposed to education programs which may introduce the concepts of CAM, homoeopathy and its regulations in South Africa. These nurses may then reliably guide their patients that have a historical use or future need of such services. Generalisation of results and conclusions regarding the perceptions of Primary Health Care nurses regarding homoeopathy can be tentative.
Efficacy and safety of direct oral anticoagulants versus warfarin in elderly patients with cancer-associated venous thromboembolism
Authors: Saleh Aleidan Prof. Fahad Abdullah
Published: March 2022

Background

Little is known about the effects of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in cancer[1]related venous thromboembolism patients.

Methods

Data of patients with cancer-related venous thromboembolism (VTE) were retrieved from King Abdulaziz Medical City Database during 2016–2020. We excluded patients who were not using oral anticoagulants, used anticoagulants for <30 days, used 2 agents concomitantly or switched anticoagulants,were aged <65. The primary outcomes were recurrent VTE,major bleeding, and death from any cause.

Results

We identified 717 patients who received a diagnosis of cancer-related VTE. After the exclusion criteria were applied, 445 patients remained, 298 were used warfarin, and 147 were received NOACs. Both groups were followed up for 12±2 months. The mean age of the patients was 71 ± 8 in the DOACs group and 76 ±6 in the warfarin group (p > 0.05); 48.24% of patients in the DOAC group and 46.98% of patients in the warfaringroup were men (p > 0.05). The mean HAS-BLED score was 3.7 ± 3.8 in the NOAC group and 3.8 ± 3.9 in the warfaringroup (p > 0.05). Furthermore, among patients with cancer-related VTE, DOAC was associated with no difference in major bleeding or recurrence events (CRR = 0.91, 95% CI = 0.78–1.05; CRR = 0.63, 95% CI = 0.52–0.77, respectively), and significantly reduced death from any cause (aHR = 0.65, 95% CI = 0.52–0.80) compared with warfarin.

Conclusions

In elderly patients with cancer-related VTE, DOAC was associated with reduced death from any cause compared with warfarin, whereas no difference in major bleeding or recurrent VTE were observed between these treatment modalities.
Políticas públicas y desarrollo económico en la Provincia de San Martín
Authors: Hidalgo Sánchez Belmira , Pizzán-Tomanguillo Nieves del Pilar , Rosales Bardalez Carlos Daniel , Reátegui Salas José Alfredo , Pizzán-Tomanguillo Sandra Lucero
Published: March 2022

La investigación propuso como objetivo determinar la relación entre las políticas públicas y el desarrollo económico en la Provincia de San Martín, 2021. Respecto al marco metodológico, la investigación fue de tipo básica de diseño no experimental de corte transversal a nivel descriptivo-correlacional, la población y muestra estuvo constituida por 100 y 80 colaboradores respectivamente, el tipo de muestreo empleado fue probabilístico aleatorio simple, la técnica e instrumento empleado fue la encuesta y cuestionario de forma respectiva. Resultados: La situación actual de las políticas públicas es regular según el 80% de los colaboradores administrativos, mientras que el nivel de desarrollo económico en la Provincia de San Martín, 2021, es medio según el 85% de estos. Conclusión: La relación es significativa y directa entre las políticas públicas y el desarrollo económico en la Provincia de San Martín, 2021, porque el valor de Sig. (bilateral) fue (p-valor=0.001) y el coeficiente de correlación fue (rho=0.388).
Resensi buku
Authors: Aritonang Arthur
Published: March 2022

Buku ini merupakan kumpulan karangan dan tulisan Yewangoe yang bersifat tematis ketika itu negara dan bangsa kita berada dalam situasi yang kurang menguntungkan, ketika konflik-konflik yang terjadi pada SARA terjadi hampir di seluruh nusantara ini. Itulah warna yang sangat menonjol dalam seluruh tulisan ini. Tujuan utama penyusunan tulisan ini adalah ikut membantu upaya-upaya untuk tetap mempertahankan kerukunan hidup umat dari berbagai agama. Pada kesempatan ini pembaca akan merangkumkan secara singkat bagaimana pemikiran pemikiran Yewangoe dalam menjawab masalah-masalah yang dituangkan dalam setiap tema yang ada di buku ini.
Comparison of Traditional and Emerging Technology for the Calibration of Thread Plug Gage Pitch Diameter
Authors:   Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc., Alexander Henry L.
Published: March 2022

Comparison of Traditional and Emerging Technology for the Calibration of Thread Plug Gage Pitch Diameter. Threaded fasteners are critical elements of modern manufactured products. As such the evaluation of dimensional attributes of threads and threaded fasteners is a subject of much interest for metrologists, engineers and others concerned with quality, safety and performance. One of the most important calibrations associated with gaging for threads and threaded fasteners is the pitch diameter calibration of thread plug gages. PJLA is in the planning stage of an inter-laboratory comparison of thread plug gage pitch diameter calibration intended to provide proficiency testing opportunities to a number of our accredited laboratories. As the plans were being developed we decided to use this opportunity to investigate the performance of emerging non-contact technologies for the same calibration. The common artifact will be calibrated using the non-contact calibration method and the results obtained from the inter-laboratory comparison. Since the inter-laboratory comparison is in the preliminary stage the initial comparison will include only one laboratory using the three wire method. Additional data will be included in the comparison as it becomes available. The artifact will be a ¾-10 UNC-2B Thread Plug Gage produced by Leader Corporation of Shelby Township, MI. The gage was provided with an initial calibration from the manufacturer which will be retained and used as a control if necessary.
SCARs, CARs, NCRs, CAPAs, and Complaints - What's it all mean??
Authors:   Cummins Power Generation, Spinks Harry C
Published: March 2022

ISO 17025 requires an accredited lab to have a program for (4.8) Complaints, (4.9) Nonconforming work (NCR), (4.11) Corrective Actions, and (4.12) Preventative Actions (CAPA). But what does that mean? And how does that impact the lab and the customers (you)?One of the benefits of ISO 17025 accreditation is the requirement of the lab to provide good, if not great, customer service. Your organization does not need an ISO certification or accreditation to adopt these processes to improve quality. The purpose of this paper is to present a basic understanding of the process for resolving customer issues and non-conformances within an organization • particularly the calibration or test lab accredited to ISO 17025.
Digitally Gernerated AC Reference Source
Authors:   Transmille Ltd, Bailey Michael
Published: March 2022

The design of an AC voltage reference source using a digital to analogue converter controlled by microcontroller to produce a calculable RMS AC voltage reference with accuracy suitable for calibrating high performance Digital multimeters.
Developing an Integrated Curriculum in Metrology for a Mechanical Engineering Technology Program
Authors:   Purdue College of Technology, Fuehne Joseph P.
Published: March 2022

The Purdue College of Technology statewide location in Columbus, Indiana has partnered with Cummins Inc. over the past several years to develop a metrology lab on the campus in Columbus. In conjunction with this effort, faculty of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program is continuing to make progress in developing an integrated curriculum to support the new lab. The curriculum is integrated since new classes and laboratory activities have been blended into the existing Bachelor of Science degree program in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Industry in the greater region surrounding Columbus is heavily weighted toward manufacturing and the metrology lab and curriculum development has received positive responses from many companies throughout the region.An existing freshman-level class has been modified, maintaining its current core learning objectives, by emphasizing the geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) aspects of the class. Companies often use GD&T in the manufacturing of products so a good understanding of topics such as circularity, parallelism, perpendicularity, cylindricity, and runout is necessary. And these characteristics of parts can only be inspected utilizing measurement techniques developed in the metrology lab and then applied to real parts.A sophomore-level class is under development with the title of “Dimensional Metrology”. This class serves as an introduction to tools used in dimensional measurement: micrometers, vernier calipers, height gages, coordinate measurement machines, and optical methods of measurement. Other subjects introduced during the class are statistical techniques, particularly gage repeatability and reproducibility studies, calibration using gage blocks, surface measurement, measurement by comparison, and pneumatic measurement.Two upper division classes have already been developed and offered to students in the MET program. The first was “Inspection and Validation of Product Design”, and the second was titled “Measurement Systems Analysis”. The first course extended the objectives and outcomes of the freshman-level course by completing a full study of GD&T and using the CMM to investigate parallelism, perpendicularity, and flatness. The second course focuses on evaluating a measurement system using statistical methods such as gage R&R studies. A capstone metrology reverse engineering assignment completes the class.
Antitrust by Algorithm
Authors: Coglianese Cary , Lai Alicia
Published: March 2022

Technological innovation is changing private markets around the world. New advances in digital technology have created new opportunities for subtle and evasive forms of anticompetitive behavior by private firms. But some of these same technological advances could also help antitrust regulators improve their performance. We foresee that the growing digital complexity of the marketplace will necessitate that antitrust authorities increasingly rely on machine-learning algorithms to oversee market behavior. In making this transition, authorities will need to meet several key institutional challenges—building organizational capacity, avoiding legal pitfalls, and establishing public trust—to ensure successful implementation of antitrust by algorithm.
O BRINCAR NO DESENVOLVIMENTO INFANTIL
Authors: Santana Eliana André , Rufino Isabel Cristina , Silva Jóici Pinheiro da , Santos Raquel de Almeida
Published: March 2022

Este artigo discute a importância do brincar para o desenvolvimento infantil, do ponto de vista cultural e histórico de Vigotski. Esta é uma discussão sobre a experiência lúdica com crianças e adultos durante a Semana Mundial do Brincar de 2016 e sua relação com a formação de professores. Contrariando as noções simplistas de brincar de hoje, Aliança Pela Infância chama a atenção dos adultos para as culturas, formas de ser e estar no mundo da infância, a partir de pesquisas e debates realizados por especialistas em infância de diferentes áreas do conhecimento: educação, antropologia, medicina, psicologia, educação física, entre outros.
PRODUÇÃO E IMPLANTAÇÃO DE CONCRETO CCR EM UMA OBRA NO ANEL VIÁRIO DA ÁREA METROPOLITANA DE FORTALEZA – CE
Authors: Eduardo Freitas Francisco Ademir , Ramos Gomes Rickardo Léo
Published: March 2022

A produção e implantação de concreto CCR nas rodovias brasileiras é caracterizada como uma nova técnica para construção de rodovias, destinadas ao transporte de cargas e de passageiros, que está associada à adoção de alternativas sustentáveis que empregam tecnologias voltadas para a redução dos impactos ambientais e econômicos. A economia e o desenvolvimento do país estão necessitando de uma adequada expansão da malha rodoviária pavimentada para favorecer o nível de crescimento que o país apresenta. Este trabalho é referente a execução do Concreto Compactado com Rolo (CCR), realizado na construção da pavimentação em obra na Rodovia 4º Anel Viário, localizada na Região Metropolitana de Fortaleza – CE. O objetivo geral desta pesquisa foi o de descrever como foi a produção e implantação de concreto CCR em uma obra em um anel viário urbano da cidade de Fortaleza. Com relação à metodologia este artigo caracteriza-se como uma pesquisa descritiva dentro de uma abordagem qualitativa que foi desenvolvida a partir de uma análise documental (bibliográfica) e do desenvolvimento de um estudo de caso. A pesquisa evidencia que os critérios técnicos abordados neste artigo científico, evidenciam que o CCR utilizado para a pavimentação de rodovias apresenta potenciais características que podem agregar qualidade à malha rodoviária pavimentada do país.
CONECTIVIDADE
Authors: Rodrigues Olira Saraiva , Araújo Cláudia Helena Dos Santos , Marcon Mary Aurora Da Costa
Published: March 2022

A pesquisa discute os processos cognitivos frente à dialética natural e digital, relacionados ao mundo. A metodologia observa aspectos diacrônicos, com orientação fenomenológica, a partir de revisão bibliográfica. Na complexidade natural e digital, reverberam aspectos sociais que representam as essências e emergências das relações inter/intra de valores, ideologias e políticas na contemporaneidade. Este fenômeno parte do princípio do homem enquanto ser biossocial, em sua experiência com o mundo, configurando espaços e paradigmas do conhecimento diante das atividades humanas.
REFLEXÕES SOBRE OS DESAFIOS DO ENSINO HÍBRIDO NO(A) (PÓS-)PANDEMIA NA EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA PÚBLICA
Authors: Silva Denis Antonio , Kaminski Marcia Regina , Boscarioli Clodis
Published: March 2022

O Ensino Híbrido, tido como uma tendência da Educação do século XXI, tornou-se uma necessidade diante do cenário educacional pandêmico, levando os educadores a enfrentar diferentes desafios como a adequação curricular, a organização na educação híbrida e a repensar as formas de avaliação da aprendizagem. Neste artigo, discutimos o conceito de ensino híbrido, o ensino híbrido emergencial praticado durante a Pandemia do Covid-19 e, refletimos sobre os desafios de sua adoção, na educação básica, no período pós-pandêmico, apontando a reestruturação dos tempos e espaços como um desafio às escolas e ao planejamento do professor, evidenciando, mais uma vez na história da educação, que as mudanças passam por infraestrutura e capacitação docente.
Estratégias de Atuação Estatal na Avaliação, Regulação e Supervisão da Educação Superior no âmbito do Sistema Nacional de Avaliação da Educação Superior (SINAES)
Authors: Ikuta Camila Yuri Santana
Published: March 2022

A educação superior passou por nítida expansão, em especial da rede privada, nas últimas duas décadas. O quadro reforçou a necessidade de garantir um padrão de qualidade, nos marcos da Constituição Federal de 1988, da LDB de 1996 e dos Planos Nacionais de Educação. Nesse sentido, vigora desde 2004 o Sistema Nacional de Avaliação da Educação Superior (SINAES), em que a partir de uma avaliação integrada de estudantes, cursos e instituições, são obtidos os insumos para as ações de regulação e supervisão. Neste artigo, foi utilizada a perspectiva analítica dos arranjos jurídico-institucionais para investigar o percurso da política pública. Foi constatado um crescente protagonismo da regulação, que configura processo importante enquanto indutor de maior controle estatal na oferta. No entanto, um dos aspectos críticos dessa articulação está na própria aferição do conceito de qualidade da educação superior, cuja metodologia se distanciou das premissas originais do SINAES.
Os (DES) CAMINHOS DA AVALIAÇÃO EXTERNA VIRTUAL IN LOCO:
Authors: Paiva Liz Denize Carvalho , Otranto Celia Regina , Souza Nadia Maria Pereira de
Published: March 2022

A pesquisa tem por objetivo analisar as características da recém política de avaliação externa virtual in Loco, criada em 2021, pelo Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais Anísio Teixeira (INEP) do Ministério da Educação (MEC), tendo como mote, os Institutos Federais de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia (Institutos Federais). O estudo de natureza qualitativa, tomou como fontes referenciais bibliográficos e documentais. A relevância da pesquisa se pauta na tratativa desse processo regulatório, destituído de ampla discussão com a comunidade acadêmica, em um momento pandêmico e de precarização da vida. A política da avaliação na educação superior tem se situado entre a essência da avaliação formativa e os ritos de controle regulatório do Estado. Os Institutos Federais apresentam características próprias que têm sido desconsideradas pelo INEP/MEC, como a verticalização e a multiplicidade de campi e identidades institucionais. A única avaliação externa virtual realizada em um dos Institutos Federais, resultou no conceito institucional de excelência. Este contexto põe em questão os procedimentos metodológicos e políticos da regulação e a necessidade de aprofundar esta política. O estudo aponta ainda, para a valorização acentuada dos recursos tecnológicos, pois podem interferir, sobremaneira, nos resultados avaliativos, em detrimento da cultura, da missão, dos valores e da identidade das Instituições de Educação Superior.
Seasonal updraft speeds change cloud droplet number concentrations in low level clouds over the Western North Atlantic
Authors: Kirschler Simon , Voigt Christiane , Anderson Bruce , Campos Braga Ramon , Chen Gao , Corral Andrea F. , Crosbie Ewan , Dadashazar Hossein , Ferrare Richard F. , Hahn Valerian , Hendricks Johannes , Kaufmann Stefan , Moore Richard , Pöhlker Mira L. , Robinson Claire , Scarino Amy J. , Schollmayer Dominik , Shook Michael A. , Thornhill K. Lee , Winstead Edward , Ziemba Luke D. , Sorooshian Armin
Published: March 2022

Abstract. Low level clouds over the Western North Atlantic show a seasonal cycle in cloud properties which anticorrelates to aerosol concentrations. To determinate the impact of dynamic and aerosol processes within marine low clouds we examine the seasonal impact of updraft speed w and cloud condensation nuclei concentration at 0.43 % supersaturation (NCCN0.43 %) on the cloud droplet number concentration (NC) of low level clouds over the Western North Atlantic Ocean. Aerosol and cloud properties were measured with instruments on board the NASA LaRC Falcon HU-25 during the ACTIVATE (Aerosol Cloud meTeorology Interactions oVer the western ATlantic Experiment) mission in summer (August) and winter (February-March) 2020. The data are grouped in different NCCN0.43 % loadings and the density functions of NC and w near the cloud bases are compared. For low updrafts (w < 1.3 m s-1), NC in winter are mainly limited by the updraft speed and in summer additionally by aerosols. At larger updrafts (w  > 3 m s-1), NC are impacted by the aerosol population, while at clean marine conditions cloud nucleation is aerosol limited and for high pollution it is influenced by aerosols and updraft. The aerosol size distribution in winter shows a bimodal distribution in clean marine environments, which transforms to a unimodal distribution in high pollution levels due to altering processes, whereas unimodal distributions prevail in summer with a significant difference in their aerosol concentration and composition. The increase in pollution level is accompanied with an increase of organic aerosol and sulfate compounds in both seasons. We demonstrate that NC can be explained by cloud condensation nuclei activation through upwards processed air masses with varying fractions of activated aerosols. The activation highly depends on w and thus supersaturation between the different seasons, while the aerosol size distribution additionally affects NC within a season. Our results quantify the seasonal influence of w and NCCN0.43 % on NC and can be used to improve the representation of low marine clouds in models.