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Distribution and habitat use intensity of the Neotropical Otter (Lontra longicaudis) in a Colombian hydroelectric dam
Authors: Franco-Pérez V , Hincapié-Usma Pamela Andrea , Restrepo Carlos Andrés , Balaguera-Reina Sergio A. , Guevara Giovany
Published: October 2020

Introduction: The Neotropical Otter, Lontra longicaudis, is a semi-aquatic mammal that ranges from Mexico to Argentina inhabiting near-pristine watercourses, but also human-dominated aquatic and riparian landscapes. Objective: We assessed the distribution and habitat use frequency of L. longicaudis in La Miel I hydroelectric power dam and its influence area in the Department of Caldas, Colombia. Methods: We carried out diurnal surveys across standardized transects between 2014 and 2018 looking for records (sightings, faeces, tracks, and dens) that indicate the presence of the species. Each yearly survey was done during 12 consecutive days over three seasonal sampling periods assessing the upstream, reservoir, and downstream waterscape areas. Results: We sampled a total of 875 km in a five-year period across the three main waterscape areas (upstream -103 km, reservoir -582 km, and downstream -190 km) registering a total of 1 496 records. Faeces were the most common record (~ 95 %) across the whole study area followed by sightings, dens (1.7 % each), and tracks (1.3 %). Spatial distribution analyses suggest that L. longicaudis prefers dwelling upstream watercourses (hot spots areas; Gi Z-score = 4.46, p < 0.001) and in a lesser extent, areas around the water reservoir (cold spot areas; Gi Z-score = -2.69, p = 0.007). Signs of otters were also recorded at downstream area, but these records were non-significant within the analysis (Gi Z-score = -0.11, p = 0.48), suggesting L. longicaudis uses this area opportunistically. Cluster and outlier analysis showed that even though L. longicaudis was commonly found upstream and in the reservoir area, only some specific sectors (Moro, La Miel and Tasajos rivers) had high (LMI Z-score = 5.63, p = 0.001) and low (LMI Z-score = 2.12, p = 0.001) clusters. Conclusions: The upstream waterscape area is key for the survival of L. longicaudis in this regulated system, likely providing enough shelter and food for the species to carry out living activities and have resident populations. In contrast, downstream areas require specific attention to understand in a better way the effects of caused by the dam on the species dynamics, also defining management strategies that avoid population fragmentation and movement reduction.
Response to Letter
Authors: Edwards Colin
Published: October 2020

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Frameworks Benchmarking for Quality Spiritual Care in Victoria, Australia
Authors: Hennequin Christine M.
Published: October 2020

The Spiritual Health Association2 has developed two frameworks for use by spiritual care management across health services in Victoria (Australia), namely, the “Spiritual Care Minimum Data Set Framework” (SHV, 2015) and second, the “Spiritual Care in Victorian Health Services: Towards Best Practice Framework” (SHV, 2016a), hereafter referred to as “the frameworks.” For the first time, the frameworks have provided a consistent way of collecting data in Victoria, and of benchmarking spiritual care services in several areas including governance, credentialing, and quality improvement processes. The evaluation was conducted by surveying 36 spiritual care managers/ co-ordinators in Victorian hospitals. The results were used to report to chief executive officers in Victorian health services. The results of the evaluation showed that the frameworks were effective tools for auditing, benchmarking, and improving quality in spiritual care departments within health services in the State of Victoria, Australia. These frameworks were found to support spiritual care departments in undertaking continuous improvement initiatives in their local health services. The results have informed the development of future frameworks and guidelines for the spiritual care sector.
BC-CAD SISTEMA PARA LA GENERACIÓN Y VALIDACIÓN DE CERTIFICADOS ACADÉMICOS DIGITALES IMPLEMENTANDO BLOCKCHAIN
Authors: Cuervo Galindo Brayan Samir , Rodríguez Suárez Miguel Ignacio , Sánchez Martín Andrés Armando
Published: October 2020

En Colombia hay una creciente problemática con los certificados académicos universitarios falsificados, según un estudio de la entidad Competencia Humana de alrededor de 15000 títulos revisados el 14.4% de los mismos eran falsos, además de esto el 65% de los títulos falsos corresponden a diplomas de bachillerato, 21% a diplomas técnicos, el 14% a títulos profesionales y de especialización, por lo cual proponemos realizar un sistema implementando Blockchain el cual estará diseñado directamente para realizar el almacenamiento seguro de certificados académicos universitarios contando con una protección integrada de firmas digitales, las cuales permiten ofrecer una mayor validación al certificado de una manera más rápida y eficaz la cual mejorará la creciente problemática de certificados académicos, por lo cual las empresas o entidades que deseen emplear a algún estudiante podrán hacerlo de una manera más eficiente y así contar con profesionales que se desempeñen en su trabajo y que si cuenten con los conocimientos para realizar el mismo. El proyecto consta de 3 fases principales constituidas por distintas actividades las cuales son Inicio, diseño y finalmente la fase de validación, en este momento se va finalizando la fase de diseño en donde se plantean todos los diagramas y modelos respectivos para empezar con la última fase. Primero se realizó la investigación respectiva para el planteamiento del proyecto seguidamente se encontraron los requerimientos respectivos para tener claras las expectativas que debemos cumplir con el sistema y luego para poder hacer el diseño del sistema se usó el modelo de vistas de arquitectura 4+1 de Kruchten y además se realizó un modelo unificado el cual se construyó teniendo en cuenta los distintos usuarios y funcionalidades que interactúan entre sí en el sistema, finalmente se realizó la arquitectura basándose en el modelo de capas, en el cual lo dividimos en 4 capas esenciales para el funcionamiento óptimo del proyecto con sus respectivas relaciones entre sí.
Elderly vulnerability: concept development
Authors: Barbosa Keylla Talitha Fernandes , Fernandes Maria das Graças Melo
Published: October 2020

ABSTRACT Objective: Propose the concept of vulnerability of the elderly based on the Hybrid Concept Development Model. Method: Methodological study with a qualitative approach, based on the theoretical-methodological framework of the Hybrid Concept Development Model. Initially, an integrative literature review was carried out, followed by empirical collection through semi-structured interviews with 12 professionals. As a method of analysis of the interviews, the Grounded Theory was used. The final analytical phase constituted the interface between theoretical and empirical evidence. Results: When carrying out the theoretical survey, it became possible to outline the attributes, antecedents and consequences of the studied phenomenon. After analyzing the empirical data, two phenomena emerged: Unveiling the multiple changes arising from the human aging process; and Understanding the multiple dimensions of the elderly person’s vulnerability construct. Final considerations: The vulnerability of the elderly person consists of a multifaceted construct, in which individual and collective conditions interact with each other.
DADOS DIRIGINDO A VIDA FORA DE SEQUÊNCIA: DERIVAS ENTRE ESTUDOS DA CIÊNCIA E DA TECNOLOGIA E PESQUISA EM EDUCAÇÃO
Authors: WEAVER JOHN A , RANNIERY THIAGO
Published: October 2020

RESUMO: Este artigo explora derivas entre os estudos da ciência e da tecnologia e a pesquisa em educação, e é pautado pela obra de Steven (2013), na qual o autor traça um passeio etnográfico e histórico sobre laboratórios de bioinformática. O artigo foi concebido a partir de uma conversa entre autores que, oriundos de distintos países, foram instados a comentar ilações epistemológicas e ontológicas das transformações tecnológicas das ciências da vida para a pesquisa em educação. Na materialidade da escrita, o ensaio percorre lacunas do processo de sequenciamento genético e da produção tecnologicamente mediada de dados como disparadores para preparar pedagogicamente a nós mesmos e aos outros para uma vida que já estamos vivendo. O argumento é de que cabe à pesquisa em educação explorar práticas científicas de uma forma imaginativamente mobilizadora para que se possam mudar as questões que fazemos sobre vida, conhecimento e política em um ambiente mais que “humano”.
Emerging Porcine adenovirus PAdV-SVN1 and other enteric viruses in samples of industrialized meat by-products
Authors: Souza Fernanda Gil de , Lima Artur Fogaça , Girardi Viviane , Machado Thalles Guillem , Brandalise Victória , Filippi Micheli , Henzel Andréia , Almeida Paula Rodrigues de , Rigotto Caroline , Spilki Fernando Rosado
Published: October 2020

ABSTRACT: Foodborne diseases are often related to consumption of contaminated food or water. Viral agents are important sources of contamination and frequently reported in food of animal origin. The goal of this study was to detect emerging enteric viruses in samples of industrialized foods of animal origin collected in establishments from southern of Brazil. In the analyzed samples, no Hepatitis E virus (HEV) genome was detected. However, 21.8% (21/96) of the samples were positive for Rotavirus (RVA) and 61.4% (59/96) for Adenovirus (AdV), including Human adenovirus-C (HAdV-C), Porcine adenovirus-3 (PAdV-3) and new type of porcine adenovirus PAdV-SVN1. In the present research, PAdV-SVN1 was detected in foods for the first time. The presence of these viruses may be related to poor hygiene in sites of food preparation, production or during handling.
Seed germination and development of desert rose seedlings (Adenium obesum Roem. & Schult) on different substrates
Authors: Santos Carolina Amorim , Loureiro Guilherme Amorim Homem de Abreu , Gomes Júnior Gedeon Almeida , Pereira Rafaela Alves , Sodré George Andrade , Barbosa Rafael Marani
Published: October 2020

ABSTRACT: Desert rose (Adenium obesum) is a succulent plant that is native to the Arabian Peninsula. It has great commercial value with exuberant structure and flowering. It can be propagated by seeds to ensure maximum development of the caudex. Despite its high economic value, studies on its propagation are still required. The aim of this study was to evaluate seed germination performance and seedling development of desert rose seedlings in different substrates. Treatments comprised five different substrate compositions: S1 (Soil), S2 (Sand), S3 (Carolina Soil commercial substrate), S4 (Sand + Carolina Soil), and S5 (Soil+ Carolina Soil). The following were evaluated using uni- and multi-variate approaches: germination, first count, germination speed index, caudex diameter, number of leaves, seedling length, root length, shoot length, and fresh mass and dry mass. Sand is the ideal substrate for the germination of A. obesum seeds, while for forming seedlings, mixtures of the Carolina Soil commercial substrate with sand or soil should be used.
Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy in a sheep
Authors: Bom Hisadora Advincula da Silva Chaves , Silva Filho Givaldo Bom da , Fonseca Silvio Miguel Castillo , Lima Stephanie Carrelo de , Rizzo Huber , Almeida Valdir Morais de , Souza Francisco de Assis Leite , Mendonça Fábio de Souza
Published: October 2020

ABSTRACT: This research described the radiological, clinical and pathological aspects of hypertrophic osteoarthropathy in a seven-year-old Santa Inês ram. The main clinical features were lameness of the thoracic and pelvic limbs, rigid, cracking and enlarged of the humeroradial, humeroulnar and tibiofemoral joints, cervical spine stiffness, and severe lordosis of the thoracolumbar vertebrae. Dyspnea, nasal discharge and abdominal breathing were also observed. On radiographic examination of the thoracic and pelvic limbs, osteoarthrosis with the formation of osteophyte bridging, intra-articular calcification and periosteum reaction were observed. At necropsy were reported bilateral osteophytosis in the humeroradial, humeroulnar, tibiofemoral and interphalangeal joints, and fusion of the bodies of thoracic vertebrae T5-13 T6 and T12-T13. Microscopically, extensive areas of fibrosis were observed in the lungs and the affected joints were thickened by well demarcated and perpendicular orientated woven and trabecular bone proliferation in the epiphysis. The periosteum was also expanded by fibrous connective tissue that extended into and between the new proliferated bone. Based on these findings, hypertrophic osteoarthropathy, which is an unusual condition in sheep, was diagnosed.
Mature intracranial teratoma with meningocele in a lamb
Authors: Nunes Marcus Vinicius Lima , Nakagaki Karen Yumi Ribeiro , Miranda Débora Nunes Procópio , Mesquita Lucas Emanuel dos Santos , Gomes Thaís Aurora , Moulin Maria Raquel Isnard , Wouters Angelica Terezinha Barth , Wouters Flademir , Raymundo Djeison Lutier , Varaschin Mary Suzan
Published: October 2020

ABSTRACT: This study described the pathological aspects of a mature intracranial teratoma with meningocele in a one-day-old lamb. The diagnosis of mature teratoma was based on microscopic features, where well-differentiated tissues representative of the three germ layers were observed. The tumor consisted of respiratory, gastrointestinal and urinary epithelium as components of the endoderm; muscle and bone tissues as components of the mesoderm; and keratinized stratified squamous epithelium and adnexa as components of the ectoderm. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of intracranial teratoma with meningocele in animals.
Canine cutaneous neoplasms in the metropolitan region of Goiânia, Goiás state, Brazil
Authors: Santos Igor R. , Lima Ana C.M.P. , Ferreira Hugo H. , Rezende Brunna R. , Silva Anderson R. , Santos Adriana S.
Published: October 2020

ABSTRACT: The present study aimed to describe the occurrence and epidemiological features of skin neoplasms diagnosed in dogs in the metropolitan region of Goiânia, Goiás state, Brazil. Diagnoses from dog biopsies from 2011 to 2016 provided by a private veterinary pathology laboratory were analyzed. The main diagnoses were mast cell tumor, hemangiosarcoma, squamous cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma, and hemangioma. Highest frequency of neoplasms was found in female dogs, dogs aged >8 years, and purebred dogs, particularly the American Pit Bull Terriers and the Poodles. Most common sites affected by the neoplasms were the limb and the head. Using multiple correspondence analysis, groups of neoplasms were found to be associated with different epidemiological features and the size of the neoplasms was associated with the biological behavior. The results of this study described predispositions and verified the importance of different types of skin neoplasms in dogs in the region being studied.
Meta-analysis of brucellosis vaccinology in natural hosts
Authors: Carvalho Tatiane F. , Haddad João Paulo A. , Paixão Tatiane A. , Santos Renato L.
Published: October 2020

ABSTRACT: Brucellosis is a relevant zoonotic disease for which the most important tool for control is vaccination of susceptible animals. Assessment of vaccine efficacy in natural hosts is based on prevention of abortion and Brucella infection in organs of immunized animals. A meta-analysis of experimental vaccination of Brucella spp. natural hosts was performed, including 45 PubMed and/or Scopus-indexed publications, representing 116 individual experiments. Difference of risk was calculated as an indicator of protection, and a temporal analysis (1980-2016) demonstrated that experimental vaccines tested on natural hosts provided levels of protection that were stable over the past decades. The meta-regression model developed in this study included different vaccine categories (attenuated, inactivated, mutant, subunit, and vectored) considering the difference of risk as the dependent variable. The subcutaneous route of vaccination provided better protection when compared to the intramuscular and oral routes of vaccination. Surprisingly, inactivated vaccines provided better protection than live naturally attenuated vaccine strains (spontaneous mutations) that were considered the reference, whereas subunit vaccines provided lower levels of protection. This is the first meta-analysis of Brucella vaccinology in the natural hosts. These results are useful for the development of new vaccination protocols for controlling animal brucellosis.
Síndrome de Burnout: Relações com Comprometimento Afetivo entre Gestores de Organização Estatal
Authors: BARBOSA ROSA MARIA DE S. ALBUQUERQUE , GUIMARÃES TOMÁS DE AQUINO
Published: October 2020

RESUMO Esta pesquisa envolveu dois conceitos centrais e a tentativa de articulá-los teórica e empiricamente: síndrome de burnout e comprometimento organizacional afetivo. Foram aplicados 249 questionários, contendo escalas padronizadas de cinco pontos, tipo Likert, e realizadas 16 entrevistas, apoiadas em roteiros semi-estruturados, entre gestores da Eletronorte. Formulou-se a hipótese de que os respondentes apresentariam comportamentos típicos de burnout e de que haveria uma relação positiva entre esta variável e comprometimento afetivo. Foram realizadas análises inferenciais e identificou-se, entre os respondentes, nível moderado de burnout nos fatores exaustão emocional, despersonalização e baixa realização pessoal, sendo que 27,7% dos pesquisados apresentaram índices altos ou moderados nos três fatores da síndrome, predominando o fator baixa realização pessoal; 61,8% e 36,14% dos respondentes apresentaram níveis elevado e moderado, respectivamente, de comprometimento afetivo. A hipótese foi confirmada quanto à presença de burnout e rejeitada no que se refere à relação positiva entre a síndrome e comprometimento. Os resultados podem ser úteis para a compreensão de fenômenos pouco explorados no campo do comportamento organizacional, em especial entre gestores que atuam em organizações em fase de transformação.
Electromyographic activity of head and trunk muscles in newborns
Authors: Barros Samile dos Santos , Reges Renata Santiago , Diniz Kaísa Trovão , Miranda Rafael Moura , Cabral Filho José Eulálio
Published: October 2020

Abstract Introduction: The electric activity of muscles can be assessed using electromyography to determine their function and help identify possible delays in motor development. Objective: Determine the amplitude of the electromyographic activity of the head and trunk flexor and extensor muscles of term and preterm newborns. Method: This is a longitudinal pilot study where 20 preterm and 20 term newborns admitted to the Prof. Fernando Figueira Institute of Comprehensive Medicine were assessed. All the newborns were evaluated between 24 and 72 hours after delivery, with the premature children assessed a second time when term equivalent age was reached at 40 weeks. Data were recorded using a surface electromyograph and the electrodes were attached to the muscle bellies of the sternocleidomastoid, upper portion of the trapezius, rectus abdominis and erector spinae muscles. Results: Comparison of the electromyographic activity between the preterm newborns showed significantly higher values in all the muscles when the group reached term equivalent age. Additionally, the electromyographic activity of the term group was greater than that obtained by the preterm newborns. Conclusion: With advancing age and maturation of the physiological systems, including the muscle system, preterm newborns tend to exhibit a similar muscle activation behavior to that of the term infants, resulting in better motor development.
Determinants of Work in the Six-Minute Walk Test in School-Age Children
Authors: Cabral Laura Alves , Pereira Danielle Aparecida Gomes , Oliveira Cristino Carneiro , Carvalho Eliane Maria de , Velloso Marcelo
Published: October 2020

Abstract Introduction: The Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) is widely used to assess functional capacity in children. The measure of work during 6MWT can add important information to the 6MWT assessment in this population as it relates to walking efficiency. Objective: To verify the determinants of work during the Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWTwork) in school-aged children. Method: This is a cross-sectional and exploratory study that included healthy children recruited from the public and private schools of the cities of Belo Horizonte and Uberlândia, Brazil. The inclusion criteria were: children aged 7 to 12 years without diagnosis of chronic cardiorespiratory disease, cognitive, behavioral disorder or physical function impairment (information obtained through self-report of those responsible for children). Exclusion criteria were children who refused to perform the 6MWT; who did not understand the 6MWT or who did not answer the test commands. Three hundred and nineteen school-aged children were included in the study. Correlation analyses and multiple linear regression analysis were used to identify the variables associated with the 6MWTwork. Results: Age, height, nutritional status, physical activity and heart rate showed significant correlation with 6MWTwork (p <0.001) and explained 87% of its variation (p = 0.0001). Conclusion: Age, height, nutritional status and heart rate variation are determinants of 6MWTwork that is able to evaluate functional capacity of school-aged children.
Brazilian version of the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory for Parkinson’s disease
Authors: Lopes Josiane , Araújo Hayslenne Andressa Gonçalves de Oliveira , Smaili Suhaila Mahmoud
Published: October 2020

Abstract Introduction: The multidimensional fatigue inventory (MFI) has not been applied in Brazilian Parkinson`s disease (PD) population due to the lack of validation. Objective: The aim of this study was to cross-culturally adapt, to validate, and investigate the psychometric properties of Brazilian version of the MFI in PD. Method: Idiopathic PD individuals (N = 90) were recruited. The MFI was translated into Brazilian Portuguese using established forward-backward translation procedures, and the psychometric properties were evaluated. All individuals were assessed by socio-clinical questionnaire, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS Part I-IV), Hoehn-Yahr disability scale (HY), hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS), fatigue severity scale (FSS), Parkinson Fatigue Scale (PFS-16) and MFI-PD/ BR with retest of the MFI-PD/BR after seven days. Results: The adaptation phase kept the same items of original MFI-PD. No data missing, floor nor ceiling effects were found. The overall Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the 20 items was 0.81, ranging from 0.73 to 0.81 for each of the five subscales. Bland and Altman analysis showed no systematic differences between assessments. The intraclass correlation coefficient test-retest was higher or equal 0.70 (p < 0.01) for the MFI-PD/BR score, which was moderately correlated with the HADS, MDS-UPDRS score (motor examination, motor and non-motor experiences of daily living and motor complications), FSS and PFS-16. It was revealed the MFI-PD/ BR > 55 points as cut-off point to indicate fatigued subjects with accuracy of 0.84 (p < 0.001). Conclusion: The MFI-PD/BR can be considered a valid and reproducible instrument for assessing PD-related fatigue.
Development of an educational tool on tinnitus in a website format
Authors: Carvalho Raissa Pereira , Oliveira Jerusa Roberta Massola de , Mondelli Maria Fernanda Capoani Garcia , Matos Izabella Lima de
Published: October 2020

ABSTRACT Objective: to develop an educational tool in a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), in a website format, to supply information on tinnitus, additional content on hearing and to provide access links to other websites related to speech therapy and audiology, so as to promote public health. Methods: an experimental, descriptive study, involving, in its construction, 6 stages elaborated as follows: planning, adaptation, collection of testimonies, inclusion of content, review and dissemination. Results: the site was titled "Do you have tinnitus?" It was subdivided into others: "Home", "Tinnitus?" "Types of tinnitus," "Main causes," "What to do?" "Main forms of treatment," "Tips to relieve tinnitus," "Prevention," "News," "Testimonials," "About your hearing," "What is hearing loss?" "What are speech therapy and audiology?" "Other sites," "Contact" and "About." Illustrations and videos were inserted, and the information contained in any material was classified with easy readability. Conclusion: it was possible to develop a website entitled “Do you have tinnitus?” available at the electronic address: https://vocetemzumbido.wixsite.com/home, providing general information about tinnitus, in addition to additional information on hearing.
Acoustically controlled auditory training in children with speech disfluency: a case report
Authors: Alencar Priscila Biaggi Alves de , Lucas Priscila de Araújo , De Bortoli Edilamar , Bernert Luiza Maria , Rodrigues Letícia Paola , Branco-Barreiro Fátima Cristina Alves
Published: October 2020

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to verify the effect of the acoustically controlled auditory training on the speech fluency of children diagnosed with developmental stuttering. Two patients were submitted to speech fluency evaluation, basic audiological assessment, and central auditory processing assessment, before and after the intervention with the digital platform. Two male individuals (P1 and P2) participated in the research. They were respectively 8 and 9 years old, both were right-handed, native Brazilian Portuguese speakers, diagnosed with developmental stuttering, P1 presenting a moderate, and P2, a mild-to-moderate degree. There was an improvement in some auditory skills. However, there was no improvement in the speech fluency pattern in neither of the cases studied.
SNOMED-CT as a standardized language system model for nursing: an integrative review
Authors: Silva Carolina Giordani da , Vega Edwing Alberto Urrea , Cordova Fernanda Peixoto , Carneiro Flávia Aline , Azzolin Karina de Oliveira , Rosso Lucas Henrique de , Graeff Murilo dos Santos , Carvalho Patrícia Vasconcellos de , Almeida Miriam de Abreu
Published: October 2020

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the use of the Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine - Clinical Terms (SNOMED-CT) as a model for interoperability of the nursing terminology in the national and international contexts. Methods: This is an integrative literature review according to Cooper, which searched for articles in Portuguese, English and Spanish, published between September 2011 and November 2018 in the BVS, PubMed, SCOPUS, CINAHL, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases, ending in a sample of 15 articles. Results: The SNOMED-CT is a multi-professional nomenclature used by nursing in different care contexts, being associated with other standardized languages of the discipline, such as ICNP®, NANDA-I, and the Omaha System. Conclusion: This review has shown that the use of SNOMED- CT is incipient in the national context, justifying the need to develop studies aimed at mapping the interoperability of existing systems of standardized language, especially NANDA-I, ICNP and Omaha System, in order to adapt the implementation of SNOMED-CT.
Content validation of the symptom control outcome for heart failure patients in palliative care
Authors: Afonso Beatriz Quirino , Ferreira Natany da Costa , Butcher Rita de Cassia Gengo e Silva
Published: October 2020

ABSTRACT Objectives: To estimate the content validity of the Symptom Control nursing outcome for heart failure patients in palliative care and to analyze the influence of experts' experience in the judgment of the relevance of indicators. Methods: A methodological study conducted in São Paulo in 2018, with an adaptation of Fehring's validation model. The relevance of the 11 outcome indicators was assessed by 19 experts by means of an electronically submitted survey. The influence of the experts' experience on judgment was analyzed by the Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney test and by Kendall's Tau correlation. Results: The indicators were considered pertinent; with 54.5% classified as critical. There was no association between the weighted means of the indicators and the experts' experience. Conclusions: The indicators analyzed are relevant for the evaluation of the Symptom Control outcome in this group of patients. The experts' judgment was not influenced by their area of clinical experience or by their experience with the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC).
The environment of the nursing team's professional practice in inpatient units of a university hospital
Authors: Magalhães Ana Maria Müller de , Cunha Débora Rosilei Miquini de Freitas , Moura Gisela Maria Schebella Souto de , Urbanetto Janete de Souza , Wegner Wiliam , Oliveira João Lucas Campos de
Published: October 2020

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the environment of the professional practice of the nursing staff from inpatient units and to compare it according to professional and work characteristics. Method: A cross-sectional analytical study conducted in southern Brazil. Data was collected through the Brazilian version of the Nursing Work Index-Revised with a sample of (n=142) professionals, them being nurses (n=56; 34.9%) and nursing technicians/assistants (n=86; 60.6%). The analysis was performed by means of descriptive and analytical statistics Results: The professional practice environment was considered favorable in all the subscales. The subscale of relationships between physicians/nursing staff showed a significant difference among the professional categories, with better results for nurses. The afternoon shift stood out in the favorable assessment. Longer working time at the institution and unit tended to have worse assessments for autonomy and control, respectively. Conclusion: The assessment of the practice environment was favorable; however, the study signals opportunities for improvements for the nursing team.
Peace Forged by Warfare: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights 70 Years After
Authors: Rodrigues Thiago , Maciel Tadeu , Duarte João Paulo
Published: October 2020

Abstract The 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in December 2018 created a need to problematise its precepts and their political consequences in contemporary times. Drawing on Michel Foucault’s genealogical approach to power, this article analyses the normative inscription of the UDHR as the emergence of a juridical-political device that produces new modulations of biopolitics. As such, it is not based on peace, as is commonly argued, but on the permanent reinscription of war, sometimes in dimensions that go beyond the boundaries of sovereignty.
Drones, Warfare and the Deconstruction of the Enemy
Authors: Mendes Cristiano , Junqueira Karina
Published: October 2020

Abstract Based on the theoretical frameworks of Carl Schmitt (hostis and inimicus), Giorgio Agamben (field and homo sacer), and Grégoire Chamayou (hunter-states and kill boxes), and being seen through the theoretical lens of post-structuralism in International Relations, this article aims to analyse the use of drones, especially Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs), in the ‘War on Terror’ led by the USA. In this context, we seek to demonstrate how the use of drones has affected the logic of current warfare scenarios in three different, but related aspects. First of all (Act One), the use of drones makes the construction of political otherness of the enemy impossible, and thus identity construction by counterpoint impracticable. Then (Act Two), this paper demonstrates how there is an attempt to move the enemy to the externality of the International Community, relegating their status to banishment and marginalisation. Finally (Act Three), the authors analyse the role of kill boxes and how the solution given by this phenomenon subverts the traditional notions of sovereignty, challenging the very raison d’être of politics.
Prevalência e fatores associados à hipertensão arterial em adultos residentes em Senador Canedo, Goiás: estudo de base populacional, 2016
Authors: Bazílio Gabriela Silvério , Guimarães Rafael Alves , Ribeiro Gabriela de Morais Pedroso , Morais Fabricio de Oliveira , Yamamoto Rogers Kazuo Rodrigues , Bernal Regina Tomie Ivata , Morais Neto Otaliba Libânio de
Published: October 2020

Resumo Objetivo Estimar a prevalência e fatores associados à hipertensão em adultos de Senador Canedo, Goiás, Brasil, no ano de 2016. Métodos Inquérito transversal, de base populacional, com amostragem por conglomerados em três estágios. Foi aplicado questionário e realizadas aferições de peso, altura, circunferência da cintura, pressão arterial e dosagem do colesterol total. Empregou-se regressão de Poisson para estimar razões de prevalências (RP) e intervalos de confiança de 95% (IC95%). Resultados Nos 709 participantes, a prevalência de hipertensão foi de 23,6% (IC95% 19,3;28,6). Os fatores associados foram: inativos no lazer (RP=1,7 - IC95% 1,1;2,5); circunferência de cintura aumentada (RP=5,9 - IC95% 3,6;9,6); hipercolesterolemia (RP=2,6 - IC95% 1,3;5,2); e idade ≥60 anos (RP=2,9 - IC95% 1,3;6,2). Conclusão A prevalência de hipertensão foi inferior à descrita para o Brasil em 2013. Inatividade física, acúmulo de gordura abdominal e idade foram fatores associados à hipertensão.
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Authors: Balaev Michelle
Published: October 2020

I appreciate Harold Fromm's emphasis on the diverse approaches found in the ecocritical field and on the relevance of ecocriticism to the goals and activities of the MLA because this was the future envisioned by the early scholars. Ecocriticism is an expansive, interdisciplinary field of study that arose from a shared desire for a new literary theory and practice. This shared interest has made ecocriticism a robust field that continues to grow, as seen in the newest ecocriticism program in the United States: the literature-and-environment program that started in the fall of 2012 in the English department at the University of Idaho, spearheaded by Scott Slovic, Jennifer Ladino, Erin James, Janis Johnson, and Jodie Nicotra. The field is also becoming rooted as an academic discipline around the world, in countries such as China, India, Brazil, and Australia, to name only a few.
Auden and the Poetics of Flight
Authors: Mendelson Edward
Published: October 2020

Readers of Marit J. MacArthur's “One World? The Poetics of Passenger Flight and the Perception of the Global” (127.2 [2012]: 264–82) may be interested in W. H. Auden's poem “In Transit,” written probably in 1950, which has something to say about every one of the issues that the essay explores. The abstract of the essay (424) could almost serve as a summary of the poem. “In Transit” may be found in any edition of Auden's Collected Poems; it was first published in his book Nones (1951) under the title “Air Port.”
The Era of Carlos Fuentes
Authors: García Gutiérrez Vélez Georgina
Published: October 2020

Por lo menos, ¿sabes si Dios ha muerto? —concluyó antes de retirarse del balcón—. ¿Qué sabes?

Nada. ¿Cómo te llamas?

Federico. Federico Nietzsche.

—Carlos Fuentes, Federico en su balcón

The death of Carlos Fuentes means the end of an era that began with La región más transparente (1958; Where the Air Is Clear) and concludes with the posthumous Federico en su balcón (2012; Federico on His Balcony). Fuentes marks an entire era with the influence of his personality and his work, which have impacted Mexico's intellectual life, arts, and wider society, as well as its collective imagination. Fuentes has a place in the Mexican imaginary, like film or soccer stars, and for decades his face has been part of Mexican iconography. The history of contemporary Mexico would be very different without him.
The Effect of Smoking Dependence Level on Patients 'Anxiety Levels of COPD Patients
Authors: ÖZDAŞ Murat Sinan , MIDIK ÖZPAK Ayşe , FİDANCI İzzet , YENGİL TACİ Duygu , ARSLAN İsmail , ÇELİK Mustafa , TEKİN Oğuz , BİLGİN Gülden
Published: October 2020

Aim: COPD is a significant public health problem that also affects the mental aspect. In this study we aimed to show the effects of smoking on anxiety in COPD patients by measuring anxiety levels.
Materials and Methods: Our study was conducted in outpatient clinics of Family Medicine Department and Chest Diseases Department at Ankara Training and Research Hospital between March-June 2016. 147 individuals with COPD were included in the study. Demographic questions, ‘‘State- Trait Anxiety Inventory’’ and pulmonary function test were applied to all patients while ‘‘Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence’’ was only for the current smokers. The data were analyzed using SPSS statistical software version 16.0.
Results: 147 COPD patients in the age range of 35-80 years including 56 females (%38,1) and 91 males (%61,9) were enrolled in the study. State- Trait Anxiety Inventory was applied to all patients. Current smokers with a number of 86 (%58,5) also performed Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence. The average anxiety scores of COPD patients were higher than the normal values. COPD severity, presence of comorbid chronic illness and age were significantly correlated with anxiety levels of the patients. Increasing severity of COPD, the presence of comorbid chronic illness and higher ages increased the levels of anxiety in COPD patients.
Conclusion: Anxiety levels are increased in patients with COPD. Family physicians who see the patients first and most frequent should also evaluate the COPD patients psychologically and should lead them to a psychiatrist if necessary. Besides all COPD patients should be encouraged to quit smoking independently of anxiety levels.
Astrios EQ instrument setup and sample acquisition v1
Authors: Morales-Kastresana Aizea , A Welsh Joshua , Jones Jennifer
Published: October 2020

In this protocol the authors describe the general steps to follow in order to achieve optimallaser:stream:detectors alignment and sample acquisition on the Astrios EQ flow cytometer (Beckman Coulter). The general concept however can be applied to other jet-in-air instruments.
Antigen-specific staining of EV markers with fluorochrome-conjugated antibodies v1
Authors: Morales-Kastresana Aizea , A Welsh Joshua , Jones Jennifer
Published: October 2020

The use of antibodies for EV staining and analysis using flow cytometry poses challenges due to the relatively large size of antibodies and fluorochrome-conjugates in comparison to the majority of EVs diameter. A conventional IgG measures ~3 x 11 nm, not including the conjugated fluorochrome(s) (Reth, 2013). Antibodies conjugated to fluorescent proteins such as PE and APC (250 and 105 kDa, respectively) are considerably bigger. Furthermore, it is known that commercial antibody preparations contain some aggregates that can be misidentified as positive events if not removed (Gagnon & Beam, 2009). Therefore, choosing a method that efficiently eliminates antibody aggregates and discriminates labeled EVs from unbound antibody conjugates is crucial. Some groups have reported successful unbound antibody removal after gradient ultracentrifugation in sucrose or iodixanol or repetitive ultracentrifugation (Groot Kormelink et al., 2016; Higginbotham et al., 2016; van der Vlist et al., 2012). In this protocol, we use high-speed centrifugation to remove antibody aggregates and size exclusion chromatography (SEC) to wash the unbound antibody after staining.
Mise en abyme y autoconciencia narrativa en Basura de Héctor Abad Faciolince
Authors: Salcedo Ana Marta
Published: October 2020

el estudio propuesto busca examinar, en particular, los procedimientos metafictivos de mise en abyme y autoconciencia narrativa que operan en la obra Basura (2000), los cuales develan un proceso autoconsciente de escritura exteriorizado a través de comentarios especulares que confirman la presencia del “espejo” entre los textos intercalados y el relato-marco que los contiene. Para este fin, se apoya en los postulados teóricos de Lucien Dällenbach y Jaime Rodríguez, postulados que sirven de puente para ilustrar de qué manera la variedad de juegos intertextuales que ofrece esta novela configura una visión especular del autor-personaje en su proceso de creación y ayudan a reflexionar sobre el quehacer artístico. Asimismo, identificar cómo la acción es refigurada tanto por el narrador-personaje como por el lector extradiegético en su paso por las tres mímesis propuestas por Paul Ricœur.
Retrospective-geographical analysis of the formation and change of the state of ponds of the Volyn Region in the XIX-XXI centuries
Authors: Grytsiuk Ivan , Ivanov Eugen , Kovalchuk Ivan
Published: October 2020

The main retrospective-geographical (historical) stages of ponds formation in the Volyn Region are considered – initial, early (manufactory), industrial and modern (agrarian, post-industrial). In order to analyse conditions and functioning of the region’s pond farms we used topographic maps for four historical periods: Commonwealth of Poland historical atlas (scale 1 : 300,000, early ХІХ century), Russian Empire (scale 1 : 126,000, 1875), Polish (scale 1 : 100,000, 1924-1933) and Soviet maps (scale 1 : 100,000, 1977-1992). They reflect the trend of changes in the parameters and functioning of the existing ponds in the Volyn Region over the last 220 years. Landscape-hydrological systems were selected for geospatial analysis of location features of the ponds and water mills within the Volyn Region. Overall, 19 individual landscape-hydrological systems were established. An exponential increase in the number of ponds in early and industrial stages was identified, considering some decreases in particular historical periods. The number of ponds in the region varied from 76 (in the 1970s) to 625 units (1970-80s). A clear, almost linear, increase in ponds total area was observed. During the studied historical period, the area of ponds increased from 1,553.7 to 4,242.4 ha. The highest concentration of pond farms is specific to the landscape-hydrological systems of the Volyn Highland, especially to the Stir-III sub-basins (29.9 % of the total count in the region), Luga-III and Goryn-III. At the same time, a gradual decrease in the average area of a pond – from 20.44 (in the 70s of the XIX century) to 6.28 ha (70-80 years of the XX century) was shown. The considerable number of ponds in the rural areas of the Volyn Region is an important factor in the creation of new work places, recreation areas, diversification of agricultural products and feed base.
Prospects for limiting the responsibility of the trustee in bankruptcy
Authors: Karnaukh I. V.
Published: October 2020

The institute of responsibility of the trustee in bankruptcy from the instrument of impact on activity of trustee in bankruptcy during the bankruptcy proceedings is even more often used as lever of influence for upholding the interests of individuals. The article considers the current level of legal regulation of responsibility of the trustee in bankruptcy and prospects for limiting the responsibility of the trustee in bankruptcy for strengthening of his independence.
Role of the Shareholder in Construction of an Institutional Order in the Company
Authors: Lutsenko S. I.
Published: October 2020

Setting up an institutional body will allow to balance interests between interested participants in the company (first of all between management and shareholders). Introduction of an institutional order is reached by means of an establishment of the accurate game rules fixed in internal documents (the charter, corporate positions). The author tries to design institutional model of behavior of participants with their accurate description competencies and responsibility which will allow to protect from destruction of «shareholder value».
The mechanism for managing the development of city-forming organizations
Authors: Kharitonova N. A. , Kunanbayeva K. B.
Published: October 2020

The study goal is to develop methodological foundations for the formation of governance mechanism of the development of city-forming organizations, which should contribute to their sustainable functioning, as well as the social and economic development of dominated by a single employer or industry municipal entities.The article explores the main approaches to the definition of the mechanism for managing the development of an economic entity. It concluded that there is no formalized mechanism for managing the development of city-forming organizations. The definition of the phenomenon under study is done. It identifies complementary properties that the mechanism for managing the development of city-forming organizations should possess. The principles of its functioning are expanded.The stages of governance mechanism for managing were proposed. The main procedures that require periodic execution are identified. An approach to systematize development strategies is based on the author's original classification of city-forming organizations. The developed algorithm for the formation of a mechanism for managing the development of city-forming organizations is aimed at extending the practical possibilities of using management tools for improving the efficiency of specific economic entities and the municipal economy as a whole.
The Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation and Protection of Rights and Freedoms
Authors: Kokotov A. N.
Published: October 2020

The main objective of the Constitutional Court is to protect rights and freedoms within its jurisdiction. The implementation of this objective is illustrated by the analysis how frequently the Court cited constitutional provisions concerning rights and freedoms in its decisions during the period of its work until 1 June 2020. The paper contains analysis of the data mentioned above. In a problematic way, the author demonstartes his approach to the understanding of the purpose of rights and freedoms in their relation to the duties of people. Theoretically, the intended purpose of rights and freedoms is to ensure the social freedom of people who are anxious for a fair social order, their full self-determination and the self-development of society. This implies that the Constitutional Court focuses not merely on the current protection of certain rights and freedoms, but on ensuring their priority in general in social and legal regulation, creating and maintaining a spirit of priority and overcoming the paternalistic order in the country. The priority of rights and freedoms extends not only to rights and freedoms expressly enshrined, but also to other people’s claims (legitimate interests, legitimate expectations). The latter are intended to guide implementation of other rights and freedoms, and, at the same time, to serve as the basis for the allocation of new rights. One of the manifestations of the priority of constitutional rights and freedoms is the direct application of rules that enshrine rights and freedoms by the Constitutional Court to the sectoral regulation, expanding the scope of rights and freedoms, particularly through the interpretation of constitutional concepts on the case-by-case basis. Particular attention is paid to the doctrinal views and approach of the Constitutional Court to the role of the category of human dignity in the systematic application of rights and freedoms. The paper has analysed how the Constitutional Court applies a well-known construction of a strong and weak entity in legal relations in its application to public power relations. Another aspect of the subject matter is the Court’s approach to securing the balance between different rights and freedoms.