bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Factors Influencing the Adoption Intention of Blockchain and Internet-of-Things Technologies for Sustainable Blood Bank Management
Authors: Kuberkar Sachin , Singhal Tarun Kumar
Published: September 2021

Owing chiefly to the lack of suitable technology solutions, India is experiencing both shortage and wastage of blood units. In addressing such a challenge, we explore the unique role of Blockchain and Internet-of-things technologies in the overall blood supply chain management as an appropriate technology solution. Our study employs an integrated Task-Technology Fit and Technology Acceptance Model to empirically test and identify key factors influencing the adoption intention of the Blockchain and Internet-of-things enabled system. With the need to preserve donor and recipient data integrity and data privacy, the respective state and national health departments strictly regulate blood banks. Accordingly, our study also explores the role of government in supporting and overseeing security concerns in the future adoption of the Blockchain and Internet-of-things technologies. Finally, a solution based on the Blockchain and Internet-of-things technologies to ensure the sufficient availability of blood units at the national level is envisioned.
Analysis of the Application of Information Technology in the Management of Rural Population Return Based on the Era of Big Data
Authors: Cai Zheng
Published: September 2021

Based on rural population return management, governance theory, and information technology theory, this paper analyzes the specific performance of rural areas in managing population return, and describes the overview, quantity, life status, and demographic characteristics of rural population return, as well as the current situation of rural population return management. A method of managing rural population return based on a rural population return management model constructed by a machine learning algorithm is designed. The empirical results show that the method designed in this paper is low-cost, fast, and highly accurate, and is well suited for improving and expanding the system for managing rural return flows. The research in this paper provides a reference for further promoting the transformation strategy of rural governance in the context of new urbanization.
Aproximaciones entre filosofía de la ciencia y didáctica de las ciencias: filosofía de la ciencia escolar y enseñanza en el nivel científico
Authors: Ariza Yefrin
Published: September 2021

En este trabajo se revisan dos de las estrechas relaciones que pueden establecerse entre la filosofía de la ciencia y la didáctica de las ciencias experimentales. Para ello se analiza, por un lado, la manera en la cual haciendo uso de herramientas metateóricas (provenientes principalmente de la filosofía de la ciencia) se puede comprender y fundamentar el proceso de construcción de modelos científicos escolares, aquellos constituyentes de la llamada ‘ciencia escolar’; y, por otro lado, se revisa el cómo los procesos de enseñanza se desarrollan no sólo en los niveles de enseñanza de las ciencias usualmente reconocidos (primaria, secundaria o universitaria), sino también en los procesos de cambio científico. De esta manera, en la primera parte del trabajo se postula un posible campo de reflexiones epistemológicas específicas que toman como objeto de estudio a la construcción de modelos científicos escolares, las cuales podrían sugerir un campo especial de trabajo dentro de la filosofía de la ciencia: ‘la filosofía de la ciencia escolar’. Y, en la segunda parte, se sostiene la existencia de un ‘nivel de enseñanza científica’ centrado en la dinámica de comparación de teorías rivales, referida a los procesos de enseñanza (y no mera comunicación) que llevan a cabo los/as científicos/as en los llamados ‘periodos de crisis y revolución’.
In memory of Dr. Claudio F. Donner
Authors: Sanguinetti Claudio M.
Published: September 2021

Claudio F. Donner suddenly passed away on August 19 of this year. He was one of the most outstanding and skilled scientists in the field of respiratory medicine.
A rare association of aplasia cutis congenita with ipsilateral linear verrucous epidermal naevus
Authors: Nettikoppula Kaavya , Kumar Gandikota Ramesh , Kota Sridevi
Published: September 2021

Aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) refers to congenital absence of skin occurring alone or in association with other anomalies. Congenital epidermal naevi are benign naevi of epidermal component present at birth or appearing in the first few years of life in characteristic developmental pattern. We are reporting the case of a 9-month-old female baby born of a non-consanguineous marriage reported to the department of dermatology for loss of skin over the right side of the scalp and lesions over the right upper limb since birth. Systemic examination did not reveal any abnormalities. The mother's antenatal history was uneventful. On examination erythematous, thin parchment-like hairless scar with crusting is present over the right frontoparietal region of the scalp. Hyperpigmented verrucous papules with surrounding erythematous skin present over right axilla, dorsum of right ring finger and hypopigmented macules present over extensor aspect of right forearm in blaschkoid distribution. According to modified Frieden's classification, aplasia cutis has been categorised into nine types. Around 86% of cases are seen over the vertex of the scalp. In the third type, ACC is associated with epidermal naevi. This is an unusual association, hence being reported here.
A comparative study of analgesic effects of ketamine, fentanyl and saline added to hyperbaric bupivacaine for central neuraxial blockade in total knee replacement surgery
Authors: Peyyety Janaki Subhadra , Reddypogu Dyva Manogna , Mukku Kiranmye , Samantaray Aloka , Prasad Sameera Vani , Rao Mangu Hanumantha
Published: September 2021

Background:

Various adjuvants were combined with local anaesthetic agents, either intrathecally or epidurally, to prolong the duration of a denser neuraxial block and achieve adequate intraoperative conditions.

Methods:

In this prospective randomised double-blind placebo-controlled study, 90 patients were randomly allocated into three groups of 30 each depending upon the intrathecal adjuvant used. Standardised anaesthetic technique and monitoring for subarachnoid block (and epidural catheter placement) with 3 mL of 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine was followed. In addition, Group K (n = 30) received 0.3 mg/kg of preservative-free ketamine, Group F (n = 30) received 25 μg (0.5 mL) of fentanyl and Group C (control group, placebo, n = 30) received 0.5 mL normal saline. Time of onset and duration of sensory and motor block and duration of analgesia, haemodynamic parameters, sedation scores intra-operatively and post-operatively and side effects were recorded and analysed.

Results:

The mean time (sec) to onset of sensory (P = 0.04) and motor (P = 0.02) blockade was prolonged, and the duration (min) of sensory (P = 0.003) and motor (P = 0.009) block and the duration of analgesia (min) (P = 0.022) were shorter in the Group K compared to other two groups. Fentanyl showed shorter onset time, longer duration of sensory and motor block and duration of analgesia in contrast to ketamine and placebo.

Conclusions:

Fentanyl (25 μg) was superior to 0.3 mg/kg of ketamine and placebo as an intrathecal adjuvant with minimal side effects.
Chinese Philosophy of Life, Relational Ethics and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Rošker Jana S.
Published: September 2021

This paper investigates the relation between different models of ethics and their impact upon crises solution strategies. Because COVID-19 is a global-scale crisis, it has to be solved on the global level. In this framework, it is important to consider knowledge and ethical theories from different cultures. The paper outlines some theoretical groundworks for alternative models of social ethics from the perspective of traditional Chinese, particularly Confucian, philosophies. Among other issues, this perspective is meaningful because in the Sinitic areas the pandemic has so far been brought under control much quicker and more effectively than in other regions of the world. First, the paper introduces the Chinese philosophy of life and highlights its current relevance; then, it presents traditional Chinese models of relational and anti-essentialist concepts of the self and investigates their impact to the Confucian models of social ethics. On this basis, it illuminates some new ways of understanding interpersonal and intercultural interactions that might help us develop new strategies against current and future pandemics.
East Asia in Slovenia
Authors: Vampelj Suhadolnik Nataša
Published: September 2021

This special issue of Asian Studies aims to contribute to the field of European global collecting history by opening new vistas in order to readdress some of the unexplored topics. By presenting East Asian material in Slovenia and reconstructing the intercultural contacts between the two territories, it sheds light on the specific position of the Slovenian territory in the history of Euro-Asian exchanges on the threshold of the 20th century.
Effect of aqueous extract of Gangronema latifolium (G. latifolium) (Utazi) on n-acetyl-para-aminophenol (acetaminophen) - induced hepatic injury on Wistar albino rats
Authors: Chigamezu Godwin Delight , Obaalologhi Wilfred , Victoria Okure
Published: September 2021

The present study investigated the effect of leaf extract of Gangronema latifolium (G. latifolium) on acetaminophen (APAP) - induced liver injury in Wistar albino rats. In this study, sixty (60) male Wistar albino rats were divided into five (5) groups of twelve (12) rats each. Animals in group 1 served as control group and received a placebo of 0.9% saline solution. Group 2 served as APAP control group, administered with 800 mg/kg body weight of APAP only. Groups 3, 4 and 5 served as the experimental groups and received oral dosage of 800 mg/kg body weight of APAP plus 150 mg/kg, 200 mg/kg and 250 mg/kg body weight of G. latifolium respectively. The results showed that the enzymatic activities of alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) in the serum were decreased significantly (p ≤ 0.05) in the experimental groups dosed with 150 mg/kg, 200mg/kg and 250 mg/kg of G. latifolium respectively. For 150 mg/kg G. latifolium treated group, ALT decreased from 23.3 ± 7.31 to 9.00 ± 1.52 IU/L, while AST and ALP decreased from 17.6 ± 2.66 to 15.00 ± 1.00 IU/L and 92.8 ± 2.34 to 83.8 ± 7.94 IU/L respectively. In conclusion, the results showed that aqueous extract of G. latifolium has a protective effect on rat liver induced with APAP injury.
Chia sẻ tri thức và hành vi làm việc đổi mới của nhân viên trong ngành hàng không
Authors: Sơn Đoàn Bảo
Published: September 2021

Dựa vào các lý thuyết hiện tại, nghiên cứu này phát triển mô hình về mối quan hệ giữa chia sẻ tri thức và hành vi làm việc đổi mới (IWB) của nhân viên trong ngành hàng không với vai trò thúc đẩy của niềm tin (TRU), hệ thống phần thưởng của tổ chức (REW), sự hỗ trợ của quản lý (MAS). Tác giả kiểm chứng các giả thuyết nghiên cứu bằng mô hình cấu trúc tuyến tính (SEM), với số liệu điều tra từ 280 mẫu trả lời của các đáp viên là nhân viên đang làm việc tại Cảng Hàng không Quốc tế Tân Sơn Nhất. Dữ liệu được thu thập bằng bảng hỏi và sử dụng phương pháp lấy mẫu thuận tiện. Kết quả thực nghiệm cho thấy TRU, REW và MAS có ảnh hưởng tích cực đến chia sẻ tri thức hiện (KNO) và chia sẻ tri thức ẩn (TKNO). Đồng thời, IWB được thúc đẩy bởi KNO và TKNO. Nghiên cứu này đề xuất với các nhà lãnh đạo trong ngành hàng không một số hàm ý quản trị khuyến khích nhân viên tăng cường chia sẻ tri thức và làm việc đổi mới.
AFFECTING PARAMETERS TO THE HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER OF NH3-H2O SOLUTION FALLING ON THE HORIZONTAL ROUND TUBE
Authors: HIEU NGHIA NGUYEN , CHI HIEP LE , CONG TRUYEN DUONG
Published: September 2021

The absorption process has been confirmed as the most important process in absorption refrigeration machines in terms of improving their total efficiency. One of the key research directions is the selection of absorber structure which is expected to be fabricated in Vietnam without demand of new infrastructure investment. In this study, a local model of the coupled heat and mass transfer during absorption process of NH3 vapor by a NH3-H2O diluted solution flowing over horizontal round tubes of an absorber was made. The heat transfer coefficient obtained from the coupled heat and mass transfer mathematic model. This heat transfer coefficient is used to calculate the variation of the simulated value of heat load. The correlations which give the heat transfer coefficient and mass transfer coefficient in the absorption process in range of solution concentration ω = 28% ÷ 31%, solution mass flow rate per unit tube length Γ = 0.001 ÷ 0.03 kgm-1s-1, coolant temperature twater = 28 oC ÷ 38 oC are set as two functions. The practical decrease of wetted ratio analyses were taken into account when the solution flow from the top to the bottom of the parallel tube bundle. The deviation of theoretical heat load and experimental heat load is about 12.3%. Based on these simulations, the theoretical studies were done for absorption refrigeration system in order to narrow the working area where the experiments later focused on. The results of this study will be the basis for subsequent application research of falling film absorbers.
ANALYSIS OF RIGID AND FLEXIBLE DYNAMICS OF A SPACE-SLIDER-CRANK MECHANISM BASED ON FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
Authors: HUYNH NGOC THAI , HOANG CONG RO , TRAN TRUNG KIEN , LE VAN HOAI
Published: September 2021

The investigation analyzes effects of clearance size in revolute and spherical joints with clearance on rigid-flexible dynamic of a space slider crank mechanism by finite element method. The model of the mechanism was designed by Solidworks and then velocity, acceleration, displacement, stress and contact force were determined by finite element analysis of rigid-transient dynamic in ANSYS. The results simulation indicated that the clearance size in revolute and spherical with clearance has sightly effected on the velocity of the slider, but has significantly effected on acceleration, contact force as journal and ball impact into bearing and socket with high peaks of acceleration and contact force as presented in the graph of acceleration and contact forces. The graph outlined that journal and ball motion with three types: free light, contact and impact motion. Clearance size created deviation for the displacement of the slider from 4.29 mm to 9.87 mm and maximum principal stress increases from 8.4 MPa to 10 MPa when clearance size increases from 0 mm to 0.3 mm.
Numerical and Analytical Modeling of Permanent Deformations in Panels Made of Nanomodified Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic with Asymmetric Packing
Authors: Radaev S.
Published: September 2021

In this paper, a mathematical model of a multilayer panel made of nanomodified carbon fiber reinforced plastic with asymmetric packing is proposed. The introduction of nanosized particles into the composition of the composite or its components (fiber or binder) allows not only to increase its physical and mechanical properties, but also to improve the picture of the residual stress-strain state. The paper investigates the effect of nanomodification of carbon fiber reinforced plastic on the residual stress-strain state after molding using numerical and analytical methods. Numerous results of computational experiments have been obtained. The results of numerical and analytical modeling are compared with experimental data. Conclusions are drawn about the possibility of reducing the residual stress-strain state in structures with asymmetric reinforcement schemes when using a matrix containing carbon nanoparticles. A mathematical model of a multilayer panel made of nano-modified carbon fiber with asymmetric packing has been built. Investigation of the residual stress-strain state of structural elements made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic made it possible to reveal the possibility of reducing the residual stress-strain state and leash in structures with asymmetric reinforcement schemes when using a matrix containing carbon nanoparticles.
Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Low-Density Polyethylene with Copper Nanoparticles
Authors: Klychnikova M. V. , Ko Kyaw Ye
Published: September 2021

In this work, it is shown that the method of the in situ preparation of Cu/LLDPE by combining the formation of a composite and a nanodispersed phase in the viscous-flow state of a polymer makes it possible to achieve a uniform distribution of nanoparticles in the matrix and effectively regulate their mechanical and functional properties. The optimal concentration of Cu nanofiller was found to be 2-5%, allowing to achieve the best mechanical properties. Comparative analysis of the physical and mechanical properties of Cu/LLDPE nanocomposites obtained by various methods shows that the deformation and strength characteristics of the 3CuLLDPE nanocomposite obtained by the in situ method are improved in comparison with the properties of the 3CuLLDPE nanocomposite, prepared by ex situ method. The relationship between the filler content and the modulus of elasticity/tensile strength has been determined. With an increase in the filler content, the elastic modulus increases by 10-20%, and the tensile strength decreases by 30%. Elongation at break for samples with nanofiller content up to 3 wt. % higher than unfilled polymer
Methodology for Human Robot Interface in Arc Welding Operation - An Industry Case study
Authors: P C Nanditha , M A Ganesh
Published: September 2021

Welding is a significant industrial application that has been implemented since the early 18th century. The introduction of welding robots in the 19th century resulted in drastic improvements in the field of welding like improving the accuracy of welding, quality of the weld, etc., However, there is no literature which briefs the industry methodology to interface HMI with the industrial robots. In this paper, MOTOMAN AR1440 Industrial Welding Robot is interfaced with the Human Machine Interface (HMI) panel to improve the communication between the machine and the operator. This improves the safety and handling of the robot. The robot trajectory is taught using a teach pendant and the HMI panel is designed to control the robot. The robot and the HMI panel are interfaced via Ethernet communication. Thus, the main objective of this paper is to brief an industry methodology to interface an AR1440 robot with an HMI panel for arc welding application thereby, improving the communication between the machine and the worker.
Identifying the teaching content on substandard and falsified medical products in global pharmacy education as critical public health issue
Authors: Kusynová Zuzana , Kicken Mart , Van den Ham Hendrika A. , Mantel-Teeuwisse Aukje K.
Published: September 2021

Aim: To gain insight into the education about substandard and falsified (SF) medical products.   
Method: A digital survey was sent to 173 different schools of pharmacy around the world.   
Results: The response rate was 32% (55 responses, 37 countries). Most schools taught about SF medical products as a stand-alone course or as part of another course or module (67%), whereas 33% did not teach about the subject. The main focus of teaching was on detection (21%) and prevention (21%) of SF medical products, while reporting was taught the least (12%), indicating a knowledge gap in that area. A key barrier to introducing a new course that could close the gaps was insufficient time in pharmacy curriculum (n=33; 60%), while availability of ready-to-adopt course materials was considered as a helpful enabler.   
Conclusion: These insights can improve the understanding on what is already being taught on SF medical products, where the gaps are and inform the curriculum needed globally.
Oxidative Stress: A Double Edged Sword
Authors: Abbas Kausar , Batool Ufaque , Abdul Shakoor Memon  , Sana Soomro
Published: September 2021

Oxidative stress (OS) in simple words is defined as a state of imbalance between antioxidant and pro-oxidants defenses. The purpose of this article is to find out the connection of oxidative stress and free radical species with different aspects of human health. Owing to its harmful effects on proteins and nucleic acids, oxidative stress causes chronic diseases such as cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes and cancer. It highlights the impacts of antioxidants and pro-oxidants particularly on fertility and infertility. It also focuses on the adverse effects caused by the long-term exposure to pro-oxidant factors leading to structural defects of mitochondrial DNA. As modern life style consists of more reliance on the processed foods and lack of physical activity, a nutrition deficiency, which is common in the present lifestyle, is also one of the reasons for oxidative stress to cause inflammation. However, this review also focuses on how diet affects and triggers inflammation. Redox mechanism with potential threats to health of mankind is discussed, how mere stress can provoke biological stress responses leading to development of disease or metabolic errors. Methods for reduction of oxidative stress are discussed in this review. It also highlights mitochondria as an aging factor as many ROS, particularly mitochondria ROS contribute directly to aging in human body. We will be discussing the recent findings in the oxidative stress field and its negative and positive impacts on human health.
The Neuro Clinic: A Pilot Model to Facilitate Student Clinical Development through In-Class Patient Experiences while Meeting Community Need
Authors: Thomas Rosanne , Bayliss Jamie
Published: September 2021

Purpose: To detail the implementation and assessment of a pilot model the Neuro Clinic. This is one component of a Patient Experience Model (PEM) of embedded progressive in-class patient experiences (IcPE) in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The Patient Experience Model, an innovative model of experiential learning, was developed to bridge the gap between didactic coursework and clinical education, facilitate progressive patient experiences and assess developing student professional and skill competence. Methods: The Neuro Clinic was held in laboratory classroom space for six weekly sessions with consistent student: patient triads. Overwhelming patient interest indicated a need in our community for such services. With faculty and clinician oversight, second year doctor of physical therapy students conducted an initial examination, developed a plan of care and administrated goal directed activities and exercises that they documented for a medical record. Surveys were conducted with the patient volunteers, the students and the supervising clinicians. Results: All student documentation and final patient surveys indicated functional and physical improvement. Patient volunteer survey responses consistently indicated the experience met and exceeded expectations. Student survey responses for self-assessment and Clinic logistics, supervision and feedback were positive and detailed. Conclusion: The Neuro Clinic implementation gave students a way to advance tangible clinical skills and intangible social and professional skills, faculty the means to guide students while bridging the gap between didactic education and clinical application, and addressed community need. This pilot model may be useful to other healthcare programs in their quest to enhance student learning in a way that also benefits multiple constituencies. The Neuro Clinic required minimal resources and was a very positive experience for patients, students and faculty/clinicians. While advancing student development, it fulfilled a service mission congruent to the University.
Telerehabilitation Versus Standard Care for Improving Cognitive Function and Quality of Life for Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury: a Systematic Review
Authors: Betts Samantha , Feichter Lana , Kleinig Zoe , O'Connell-Debais Alice , Thai Henry , Wong Carmen , Kumar Saravana
Published: September 2021

ABSTRACT Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the most significant cause of death and severe disability following major trauma within Australia. Populations at risk include young adults aged 15 to 34, older adults, and military personnel. The main form of intervention following traumatic brain injury is rehabilitation, which places a large demand on the healthcare system. Telerehabilitation involves interventions delivered via telecommunication, which can improve accessibility and reduce this burden. There have been no systematic reviews conducted on the effectiveness of telerehabilitation in treating traumatic brain injury. Purpose: To examine the effectiveness of telerehabilitation for adults with traumatic brain injury. Methods: A systematic search of Medline, Embase, the Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Scopus, The Cochrane Library, OTSeeker and Google Scholar was conducted. Studies were included with participants aged 18 to 64 with traumatic brain injury and receiving telerehabilitation interventions. Methodological quality was assessed using the critical appraisal tools: Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist for randomised controlled trials, and McMaster Critical Review for Quantitative Studies for non-randomised studies. Results: Three randomised controlled trials, one pseudo-randomised controlled trial, one case-control trial and one pre-post case series were included in this systematic review. Critical appraisal of the included studies revealed overall methodological quality to be moderate. A range of interventions with differing parameters were used as part of telerehabilitation. Collectively, there is some consistent evidence to indicate that telerehabilitation may be equally effective as other forms of care in the delivery of cognitive and psychological interventions, in addressing memory and depressive symptoms for adults with mild to severe traumatic brain injury. However, it is unclear if it is superior to other forms of care. Conclusions: A small number of studies have investigated the effect of telerehabilitation for adults with traumatic brain injury. The current evidence base is limited due to lack of standardised intervention parameters, outcomes measures and robust sample size. Despite these limitations, telerehabilitation may offer a complementary model of care for adults with traumatic brain injury, especially in instances where traditional models of care may not be readily accessible (such as those in rural and remote areas).
Systematic Review of the Addition of Hip Strengthening Exercises for Adults with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Authors: Elliott Cara , Green Fraser , Hang Karen , Jolliffe Bronwen , McEvoy Maureen
Published: September 2021

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a common musculoskeletal disorder typically occurring in physically active people aged 40 years and younger, causing pain, functional deficits and lower limb weakness. Traditional treatment has been aimed at strengthening the knee, however recent research suggests the muscles around the hip also play an important role in the development and continuity of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Purpose: To investigate the effectiveness of the addition of hip strengthening exercises to standard physiotherapy treatment (knee strengthening and stretching exercises) on reducing pain, and enhancing strength and function when compared to standard physiotherapy treatment alone in adults with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Method: A systematic search of Cochrane, CINAHL, Embase, MEDLINE®, PEDro and SportDiscus was conducted. Studies of participants aged 18 to 44, diagnosed with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome by a healthcare practitioner, or reporting peripatellar or retropatellar pain with common functional tasks, were included. A critical appraisal, using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program for Randomised Controlled Trials (CASP) was used to assess methodological quality. Results: Five randomised controlled trials of varying methodological quality met the inclusion criteria. The participants in these studies were aged between 18 to 40 years of age. The duration of the intervention ranged from four to six weeks consisting of 12 to 30 supervised exercise sessions. Studies used varying outcome measures for each of the three outcomes. Overall, the studies demonstrated that the addition of hip strengthening exercises to standard physiotherapy care consistently improved pain and function, but the impact on strength was variable. Conclusion: Previously, only a small number of studies have looked at the addition of hip exercises to standard physiotherapy care for treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. While there is a growing body of evidence for the efficacy of hip strengthening exercises for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, this is constrained by bias towards female participants, lack of true controls in most studies, and low methodological quality of studies overall. Hip exercises added to standard physiotherapy care shows potential as a treatment method for improving outcomes of pain and function in adults with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.
Building Allied Health Research Capacity at a Regional Australian Hospital: A Follow-up Study.
Authors: Pain Tilley , Petersen Michelle , Fernando Malindu
Published: September 2021

Purpose This study determined if research experience increased among allied health professionals (AHPs) at a regional tertiary hospital following a research capacity building initiative. Methods A cross sectional electronic survey was used to collect data from allied health professionals on their research experience, research support needs, enablers and barriers to research and their perceptions regarding benefits of research. A baseline survey was conducted in 2011 which was compared to a follow up survey in 2015. Comparison of variables between the two surveys used Chi squared tests. Results The response rate for the 2011 survey was 43% (n=248) while the 2015 survey achieved a 37% response rate (n=234). There was a significant increase in allied health professionals research experience as well as need for research support between the 2011 and 2015 surveys in many (but not all) activities on the research continuum. Time availability was the greatest barrier and the perceived benefit of research was to improve clinical care. Conclusions This study demonstrates a significant increase in allied health professionals research experience over the four years of capacity building. However, the increase has not reached the level where it is recorded by traditional research outcome measures such as publication. The greatest barrier to allied health professionals conducting research is time. Therefore, investment in clinician-researcher career pathways may increase research capacity of allied health practitioners to increase publication output. The implication of this research is that allied professionals’ research profile is unlikely to increase without significant input of time or resources to allow them to conduct research.
Reconhecimento Contábil e a Tributação de Indébitos Tributários Decorrentes de Processos Judiciais
Authors: Codorniz Leite Pereira Roberto , Azevedo Nocetti Daniel
Published: September 2021

O reconhecimento contábil de indébitos tributários decorrentes de processos judiciais vem se tornando um problema para as empresas enquadradas no Lucro Real nos últimos anos. A administração tributária argumenta que estes valores devem ser, indistintamente, oferecidos à tributação no momento do trânsito em julgado. Tal interpretação, contudo, não é coerente, por relativizar o próprio conceito de Renda, os Princípios da Capacidade Contributiva e do não Confisco. Partindo de premissas processuais, contábeis e próprias do Direito Tributário, esse estudo se propõe a analisar as diferenças no reconhecimento contábil e no reconhecimento para fins fiscais dos indébitos tributários que decorrem de processos judiciais, bem como investigar em que momento a noção de disponibilidade da renda se compatibiliza com compensação administrativa em âmbito federal e a emissão de precatórios.
Aspectos Controvertidos sobre as Regras de Subcapitalização após o Advento da Lei n. 12.973/2014
Authors: Oyamada Bruno Akio , Luz Victor Lyra Guimarães
Published: September 2021

O presente artigo tem por objetivo analisar determinados aspectos relacionados à aplicação das regras de subcapitalização após o advento da Lei n. 12.973/2014. De modo mais específico, será investigado o momento de verificação dos limites de endividamento veiculados pelas regras de subcapitalização (Lei n. 12.249/2010) na hipótese em que os juros associados a empréstimos são apropriados como custo fiscal de determinado ativo. O artigo buscará demonstrar que a verificação desses limites de endividamento deve ocorrer por ocasião da apropriação contábil dos juros como custo dos respectivos ativos, pois, apenas dessa maneira, alcança-se a finalidade dessas regras, além de respeitar o princípio da igualdade.
Direito Tributário Brasileiro e a Interdisciplinaridade
Authors: Teodorovicz Jeferson
Published: September 2021

O trabalho analisa as perspectivas de aproximação das teorias da interdisciplinaridade em relação ao desenvolvimento histórico da disciplina jurídica denominada Direito Tributário. O artigo também utiliza o método hipotético-dedutivo para perquirir se a Ciência do Direito Tributário permite aportes interdisciplinares. A concepção científica da disciplina, permeada pela busca incessante da autonomia diante de outros ramos do conhecimento (inclusive jurídicos) não afastou, especialmente no ambiente atual, perspectivas que flertam com conhecimentos obtidos em outros campos do conhecimento. A dúvida, porém, é se esses “flertes” se configurariam como esforços genuinamente interdisciplinares, especialmente considerando as modernas teorias pedagógicas e epistemológicas interdisciplinares. A conclusão, após investigações baseadas em literatura tributária nacional e estrangeira, é de que a interdisciplinaridade propriamente dita ainda é embrionária no campo da tributação, ainda que alguns esforços potencialmente interdisciplinares (e a perspectiva de criação de “interdisciplinas”) já apareçam entre estudiosos da tributação, mesmo que estes eventualmente não estejam conectados às teorias interdisciplinares.
Subvenções para Investimento e os Incentivos de ICMS
Authors: Gasperin Carlos Eduardo
Published: September 2021

O presente trabalho analisa as conclusões postas pela Receita Federal (RFB) na SC Cosit n. 145/2020 quanto aos requisitos para qualificação dos incentivos fiscais de ICMS como subvenção de investimento em face do disposto no art. 30 da Lei n. 12.973/2014. Conclui-se pela inadequação jurídica do posicionamento da RFB face ao ordenamento jurídico nacional, apontando que a LC n. 160/2017, ao alterar a Lei n. 12.973/2014, equiparou todos os incentivos de ICMS às subvenções para investimento, desde que preenchidos os requisitos contábeis exigidos.
Estado nutricional con indicadores bioquímicos, antropométricos y estilos de vida en pandemia Covid -19 en universitarios del centro del Perú
Authors: Pilco Villagra María Del Carmen , Rivas Alarcón Darwin
Published: September 2021

Objetivos: Determinar la relación entre el estado nutricional con indicadores bioquímicos, antropométricos y estilos de vida saludables de los estudiantes del IV semestre de Obstetricia de la Universidad Roosevelt de Huancayo en el año 2020. Material y Métodos: El estudio de naturaleza no experimental con un enfoque cuantitativo de tipo correlacional, se usó el SPSS versión 23 Windows Resultados: El 3,4% de los estudiantes tienen anemia moderada, 27,60% anemia leve, 69% valores normales. Respecto a la variable alimentación 34,5% mala alimentación, 58,6% alimentación regular y 6,9% con buena alimentación en pandemia de COVID-19. Variable IMC: 75,9% con diagnóstico normal, 14,2% con sobrepeso, 3,4% obesidad y 3,4 delgadez. Conclusiones: De acuerdo a Rho de Spearman, los resultados obtenidos Rho = 0.582; p = 0,000 menor que 0,05; existe correlación moderada con una relación considerable entre indicadores bioquímicos (niveles de hemoglobina) y los estilos de vida (alimentación) pandemia COVID-19; consecuentemente se rechaza la hipótesis nula (Ho). Respecto a indicadores antropométricos (IMC) y estilos de vida (alimentación) pandemia COVID-19; se obtuvo un coeficiente de correlación de 0.602; entonces existe una correlación buena entre ambas variables.
Obesity and Biliopancreatic Cancers: Exploring Current Evidence
Authors:   Consultant Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon, HoD of General Surgery, Sohar Hospital, Sohar, North Albatinah, Sultanate of Oman, Al-Saadi Hatem
Published: September 2021

Background: Pancreatic cancer (PC) is among foremost causes of cancer related deaths worldwide due to generic symptoms and lack of screening. The risk of developing pancreatic cancer in obese or overweight individuals is 1.5 times higher than individuals with a normal BMI. Bariatric Surgery has been associated with a reduction of obesity- related cancer, however, the number of cases that developed pancreatic cancer post Bariatric surgery is not known. Aim: Examine the relationship between Bariatric Surgery and Pancreatic cancer and identify reported cases of pancreatic cancer after bariatric surgery. Materials and Methods: A narrative review of the literature was conducted. A MEDLINE database search was performed using the following Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms: pancreatic cancer, bariatric surgery, weight reduction surgery, pancreatic adenocarcinoma. These were combined with the following: postoperative, after surgery, and during surgery. A WebScience search was then performed using similar terms. Additional references were then identified by manual search of the articles obtained from the MEDLINE and Web of Science. Cancer cases that were identified at the pre-operative period or intra-operatively were excluded. The searches covered the period from January 2000 to November 2020. Results/Review: Epidemiological evidence has shown that obesity as a risk factor for the development of PC is a dose dependent risk. The review found that the risk of developing pancreatic cancer in obese or overweight individuals is 1.5 times higher than individuals with a normal BMI. At the same time, evidence from literature demonstrated that weight reduction by dietary restriction, physical activities, pharmacotherapy or weight reduction surgery reduces risk of PDAC. A total of 24 cases of pancreatic cancer were identified and reported post Bariatric Surgery in the literature. The average age at diagnosis was 57.2 years and onset from surgery to diagnosis ranged from 2 months to 25 years. Of the identified cases, 23 cases were post Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and one case post Duodenal Switch. The review found that PDAC was the commonest reported pancreatic cancer post bariatric surgery accounting for 58.3%, followed by Neuroendocrine Tumours (NET) 16.7%. Conclusions: Along with weight reduction and improving comorbidities, Bariatric surgery reduces risk of obesity-related carcinogenesis. Given the variation in onset of diagnosis, bariatric surgery did not increase cancer risk but rather accelerated the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
Percepções de professores da educação básica sobre alimentação saudável e educação alimentar e nutricional na escola
Authors: Sipioni Marcelo Eliseu , Zouain Mariana Santiago , Ribett Milena Jastrow , Zouain Ana Claudia Santiago , Rezende Ana Maria Bartels
Published: September 2021

Introdução: Desde 2018, a educação alimentar e nutricional está inserida na Lei de Diretrizes e Bases da Educação, o que representa importante conquista para a promoção da alimentação saudável no ambiente escolar. Objetivo: Este estudo buscou investigar percepções acerca da educação alimentar e nutricional e do conceito de alimentação saudável e suas correlações contemporâneas com temas importantes como sustentabilidade, agricultura familiar e consumo de alimentos industrializados por professores da rede básica de ensino no município de Vila Velha-ES. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo transversal, descritivo com abordagem quali-quantitativa. Foi aplicado questionário semiestruturado com questões fechadas e abertas. A análise das questões fechadas se deu por estatística descritiva e as respostas às questões abertas foram analisadas de acordo com a técnica do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo – DSC. Resultados: Todas as 16 professoras da escola abordada aceitaram participar do estudo. Os resultados demonstraramque as professoras possuem percepções limitadas a aspectos específicos das temáticas que envolvem a alimentação saudável, mesmo se aproximando do que é relevante na discussão atual. Pôde-se constatar também que as professoras consideram importante a abordagem do tema “alimentação saudável” na escola, apesar de se sentirem pouco capacitadas para tal. Conclusão: Sugere-se que esforços sejam unificados para que haja qualificação da comunidade escolar acerca da educação alimentar e nutricional, tornando-a efetivamente uma ferramenta de promoção da alimentação saudável na escola.
Palavras-chave: Educação Alimentar e Nutricional. Alimentação Saudável. Professores de Ensino fundamental.
Developing Instagram Marketing Strategy in Sleep Aid Industry Study Case of Savlee Indonesia
Authors: Sri Rejeki Cicelia Susanti
Published: September 2021

The rising of COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia affected to higher awareness on health issue including sleeping issue. It also caused higher internet penetration including on shifting offline business to digital platform including social media. Savlee is Indonesian company which is combining neuroscience, pharmaceutical, and psychological approach on producing sleep aid products using natural ingredients and running its business primarily on Instagram. As a small business which utilize Instagram as its primary marketing channel, Savlee gains opportunity to turn the phenomenon of shifting behavior as an advantage. In order to stand out on social media and grab market awareness, this study aims to assess, improve, and optimize the performance of Savlee’s Instagram marketing strategy. An Instagram marketing should be developed by considering latest trend on social media, characteristic and needs of audience, and vision of Savlee. This study is conducted using problem solving method by assessing external and internal factors that affected Instagram marketing strategy of Savlee and narrowing down the finding of the research as root causes using Fishbone analysis. As a result, the implication of this research is gained implemented solutions and its action plan on penetrating more engaging and effective Instagram marketing strategy which require financial support and improvement on human resource’s skills.
Accounting Systems and Practice in Pre-New Public Management Era of Malaysian Local Government: A Historical Case Study of Kota Kinabalu Municipal Council-1979-1999
Authors: Tahajuddin Sulaiman Bin , Abdul Rahim Mohd Saffie
Published: September 2021

This paper provides an overview of the Kota Kinabalu Municipal Council (at present it is now known as Kota Kinabalu City Hall (KKCH) after the elevation of status in year 2000) through the years 1979 to 1999. The main focused is to highlight the accounting systems and practice of KKMC during those years. Qualitative method was employed with the data collection mainly used the semi-structured interviews, archival document and content analysis, participations and observations. The findings reveal that since elevated from the town board to municipal council status in 1979, KKMC as the governing body for the town of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah has not seen much differences in terms of its administration and financial management systems and practices but gradual changes were taking place. Overall, the use of management accounting as a tool for management in the process of planning, directing, controlling and organizing is very rare. The belief for KKMC existence as a body for providing the service and the guardian for the town of Kota Kinabalu at the most effective and efficient cost has been materialized with very little use of management accounting techniques and tools. Management accounting as a main language in the running of the management meetings at all levels has also been seen as unpopular and unnecessary.
Globalization as a Factor for Language Endangerment: Nigerian Indigenous Languages in Focus
Authors: Maikanti Sale , Chukwu Austin , Odibah Moses Gideon , Ogu Moses Valentina
Published: September 2021

Globalization can be viewed from economic, cultural and socio-political perspectives including information and communication technology (ICT). In view of this, it is seen as the increasing empowerment of western cultural values including language, philosophy and world view. In many African countries Nigeria inclusive, English language which is the language of colonization is gradually becoming a global language due to its influence and subsequent adoption as the official language by many African nations which are largely multi-cultural and multilingual under the British colony. This trend has not only relegated the status of Nigerian Indigenous languages to the background but has also threatened their existence in Nigeria which accommodates over 500 native languages. If this trend is left unchecked, the ill-wind of globalization will gradually sweep the native languages including the so-called major ones (Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba) out of existence particularly in Nigeria. This paper discusses globalization as one of the major factors for language endangerment with respect to Nigeria as a nation, with a view to proffering possible solutions capable of sustaining and empowering the nation’s socio-cultural and economic stability.
Consumer Purchase Intention toward Online Food Delivery Service: The Implication for Future Research
Authors: Tarmazi Siti Anis Adilah , Wan Ismail Wan Rusni , Noor Azmin Nur Aisya Syazwani , Abu Bakar Ahmad Redhuan
Published: September 2021

In Malaysia, online food delivery service provider has experienced steady growth in term of the increasing numbers of companies offering this service. This study aims to analyze consumer purchase intention towards online food delivery service based on factors of control, convenience, needs for interaction, technology anxiety, and consumer satisfaction. Additionally, this study highlighted which service delivery provider that are more preferred by consumers and help to identify the actual demographic profile and market segments for this service. This research was carried out using a quantitative approach and data was collected using a questionnaire and distributed through an online platform. Purposive sampling was used with screening questions. Sample size was determined using power analysis with total number of 147 respondents were identified as the appropriate minimum sample size for this study. The findings indicate intention of using an online food delivery provider is strongly influenced by independent variables tested in this study. However, findings from this study have shed some light concerning the demographic profile of consumers who use services from online service delivery. For instance, it is believed that this service is much more appealing to the younger generation due to their ability to adopt a new technology and the older generations are more resistant to changes. Thus, this study has proved that generation X are the heavy users of online food delivery service due to the advantages its offers in term of convenience and satisfaction. This indicates that these segments have less resistance to new technology and services.