bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Incomplete Antenatal Steroid Therapy Can Enhance Outcomes in Preterm Infants with Emergency Conditions
Authors: Calkavur Sebnem , Alkan Ozdemir Senem , Colak Ruya , Yangin Ergon Ezgi , Kulali Ferit , Gokmen Yildirim Tulin
Published: September 2019

OBJECTIVE: We aimed to investigate the role of incomplete of antenatal steroid therapy by comparing with no and complete steroid exposure on mortality and morbidity in preterm infants.STUDY DESIGN: This is a prospective, an observational study which includes preterm infants of 32 weeks of gestation and/or ≤1500 grams who were referred to Izmir Dr. Behcet Uz Children's Hospital NICU during the one year period. Infants were divided into three groups according to the administration of antenatal steroid as those who received incomplete-dose antenatal steroid, complete dose steroid therapy and those with no steroid exposure. Intubation at the delivery room, surfactant requirement, the inotropic requirement in the first 72 hours and morbidities associated with prematurity were determined as the primary results. Mortality and bronchopulmonary dysplasia at discharge and stage ≥2 retinopathy were analyzed as secondary outcomes.RESULTS: We found that 54 infants were born with an incomplete dose, 55 infants with complete dose and 38 infants with no steroid therapy. Surfactant requirement, inotropic requirement, and hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus were lower in the steroid exposure group leading to a statistical difference (p <0.05). Also, it was found that mortality and Bronchopulmonary dysplasia was lower in the incomplete and complete dose steroid groups, leading to a statistical difference (p <0.05).CONCLUSION: We speculate that even incomplete dose steroid may reduce mortality by reducing respiratory distress syndrome.
The analysis of nitrogen load and simulation uncertainty using SWAT in a catchment with paddy field in China
Authors: He Qianwen , Wendland Frank , Molkenthin Frank
Published: September 2019

Excessive load of nitrogen from anthropogenic sources is a threat to sustaining a healthy aquatic ecosystem. The difficulty in identifying the critical source areas (CSAs) of nitrogen load and apportioning the in-stream nitrogen to individual sources spatially and seasonally has made the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) useful for analyzing nitrogen load at the catchment scale. However, the uncertainty of the nitrogen load simulated by SWAT has rarely been analyzed. The two simulations with the highest or the lowest PBIAS of total nitrogen (TN) load were proposed in this study to represent the range of the prediction uncertainty and therefore were used to generate the uncertainty of CSAs and nitrogen source apportionment. The model was set up for the Yuan River Catchment, which is under threat of extensive nitrogen load. Results indicated the highest nitrogen load was from downstream paddy fields with a denser population and 85% of the load was from fertilizer and feedlots. The relatively high prediction uncertainty was observed on both CSAs and source apportionment, which emphasizes the limitation of calibration only based on certain processes and the necessity to consider parameter uncertainty in the application of nitrogen load simulation.
Adverse outcome of mucormycosis in patients with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (clinical observation)
Authors: Mikhailova E. A. , Kuleva S. A. , Ivanova S. V. , Gumbatova E. D. , Artemyeva A. S. , Khokhlova A. V. , Burovik I. A. , Kosichkina A. B.
Published: September 2019

Over the past two decades, mucormycosis has firmly taken 3rd place among invasive mycoses after candidiasis and aspergillosis in patients with oncohematological diseases. The article presents a clinical case of disseminated mucormycosis that developed in a child with nonHodgkin’s lymphoma on the background of deep immunosuppression.
Bicyclic 6 + 6 Systems: Advances in the Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds Incorporated Pyrimido[1,2-a]Pyrimidine Skeleton
Authors: Monier Mohamed , Abdel-Latif Doaa , El-Mekabaty Ahmed , Elattar Khaled M.
Published: September 2019

The present review has highlighted the chemistry of pyrimido[1,2-a]pyrimidine compounds as one of the most important classes of heterocyclic systems. The main sections include: (1) The synthesis of pyrimido[1,2-a]pyrimidines, (2) reactivity of the substituents attached to the carbon and nitrogen atoms of the ring and (3) biological applications. A discussion demonstrated that the proposed mechanisms of unexpected synthetic routes were intended. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the chemistry of pyrimido[1,2-a]pyrimidines to date, in which the compounds should be widely applied in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry based on the significant, variable and potent biological results of pyrimidopyrimidine and pyridopyrimidine analogs. This survey will assist scientists in the organic and medicinal chemistry fields to design and develop procedures for the construction of new standard biological compounds.
A Review of Asphalt Binders Characterized by X-ray Diffraction
Authors: Shirokoff John , Lye Leonard
Published: September 2019

Asphalt binder research papers characterized by X-ray diffraction are reviewed. The Xray
results reveal the aromaticity and crystallite size parameters of asphaltene in asphalt binders as
reported in the research literature. The research data is discussed in terms of asphalt molecular
structure on a length scale, methodology, and petroleum oil fields. Box plots and summary statistics
created for each parameter are compared and discussed as they relate to eleven data sets from
various asphaltene-crude-oil-geological-regions.
Treating Children With Speech Sound Disorders: Development of a Tangible Artefact Prototype
Authors: Santos Joaquim , Vairinhos Mário , Jesus Luis M T
Published: September 2019

Background

A prototype of a tangible user interface (TUI) for a fishing game, which is intended to be used by children with speech sound disorders (SSD), speech and language therapists (SLTs), and kindergarten teachers and assistants (KTAs) and parents alike, has been developed and tested.

Objective

The aim of this study was to answer the following question: How can TUIs be used as a tool to help in interventions for children with SSD?

Methods

To obtain feedback and to ensure that the prototype was being developed according to the needs of the identified target users, an exploratory test was prepared and carried out. During this test using an ethnographic approach, an observation grid, a semistructured questionnaire, and interviews were used to gather data. A total of 4 different types of stakeholders (sample size of 10) tested the prototype: 2 SLTs, 2 KTAs, and 6 children.

Results

The analysis of quantitative and qualitative data revealed that the prototype addresses the existing needs of SLTs and KTAs, and it revealed that 5 out of 6 (83%) children enjoyed the activity. Results also revealed a high replay value, with all children saying they would play more.

Conclusions

Serious games and tangible interaction for learning and problem solving serve both teachers and children, as children enjoy playing, and, through a playful approach, learning is facilitated. A clear pattern was observed: Children enjoyed playing, and numerous valid indicators showed the transposition of the traditional game into the TUI artefact was successful. The game is varied and rich enough to be attractive and fun. There is a clear need and interest in similar objects from SLTs and educators. However, the process should be even more iterative, with a multidisciplinary team, and all end users should be able to participate as co-designers.
The Role of Perceived Loneliness in Youth Addictive Behaviors: Cross-National Survey Study
Authors: Savolainen Iina , Oksanen Atte , Kaakinen Markus , Sirola Anu , Paek Hye-Jin
Published: September 2019

Background

In the ever-growing and technologically advancing world, an increasing amount of social interaction takes place through the Web. With this change, loneliness is becoming an unprecedented societal issue, making youth more susceptible to various physical and mental health problems. This societal change also influences the dynamics of addiction.

Objective

Employing the cognitive discrepancy loneliness model, this study aimed to provide a social psychological perspective on youth addictions.

Methods

A comprehensive survey was used to collect data from American (N=1212; mean 20.05, SD 3.19; 608/1212, 50.17% women), South Korean (N=1192; mean 20.61, SD 3.24; 601/1192, 50.42% women), and Finnish (N=1200; mean 21.29, SD 2.85; 600/1200, 50.00% women) youths aged 15 to 25 years. Perceived loneliness was assessed with the 3-item Loneliness Scale. A total of 3 addictive behaviors were measured, including excessive alcohol use, compulsive internet use, and problem gambling. A total of 2 separate models using linear regression analyses were estimated for each country to examine the association between perceived loneliness and addiction.

Results

Loneliness was significantly related to only compulsive internet use among the youth in all 3 countries (P<.001 in the United States, South Korea, and Finland). In the South Korean sample, the association remained significant with excessive alcohol use (P<.001) and problem gambling (P<.001), even after controlling for potentially confounding psychological variables.

Conclusions

The findings reveal existing differences between youths who spend excessive amounts of time online and those who engage in other types of addictive behaviors. Experiencing loneliness is consistently linked to compulsive internet use across countries, although different underlying factors may explain other forms of addiction. These findings provide a deeper understanding in the mechanisms of youth addiction and can help improve prevention and intervention work, especially in terms of compulsive internet use.
Nurse-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adherence and Depression Among People Living With HIV (the Ziphamandla Study): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Joska John A , Andersen Lena S , Smith-Alvarez Rosana , Magidson Jessica , Lee Jasper S , O’Cleirigh Conall , Safren Steven A
Published: September 2019

Background

There is an unmet need to develop effective, feasible, and scalable interventions for poor adherence and depression in persons living with HIV in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).

Objective

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of a nurse-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention for adherence and depression (CBT-AD) among persons living with HIV who are failing first-line antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Cape Town, South Africa.

Methods

This study is a 2-arm randomized controlled trial of CBT-AD integrated into the HIV primary care setting in South Africa. A total of 160 participants who did not achieve viral suppression from their first-line ART and have a unipolar depressive mood disorder will be randomized to receive either 8 sessions of CBT-AD or enhanced treatment as usual. Participants will be assessed for major depressive disorder using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview at baseline and 4, 8, and 12 months. The primary outcomes are depression on the Hamilton Depression Scale (HAM-D; as assessed by a blinded assessor) at the 4-month assessment and changes in ART adherence (assessed via real-time, electronic monitoring with Wisepill) between baseline and the 4-month assessment. Secondary outcomes are HIV viral load and CD4 cell count at the 12-month assessment as well as ART adherence (Wisepill) and depression (HAM-D) over follow-up (4-, 8-, and 12-month assessments).

Results

The trial commenced in August 2015 and recruitment began in July 2016. Enrollment was completed in June 2019.

Conclusions

Results of this study will inform whether an existing intervention (CBT-AD) can be effectively administered in LMIC by nurses with training and ongoing supervision. This will present unique opportunities to further explore the scale-up of a behavioral intervention to enhance ART adherence among persons living with HIV with major depression in a high-prevalence setting, to move toward achieving The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS 90-90-90 goals.

Trial Registration

ClincialTrials.gov NCT02696824; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02696824

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/14200
A Pain eHealth Platform for Engaging Obese, Older Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain in Nonpharmacological Pain Treatments: Protocol for a Pilot Feasibility Study
Authors: Brooks Amber K , Miller Jr David P , Fanning Jason T , Suftin Erin L , Reid M Carrington , Wells Brian J , Leng Xiaoyan , Hurley Robert W
Published: September 2019

Background

Low back pain is a costly healthcare problem and the leading cause of disability among adults in the United States. Primary care providers urgently need effective ways to deliver evidence-based, nonpharmacological therapies for chronic low back pain. Guidelines published by several government and national organizations have recommended nonpharmacological and nonopioid pharmacological therapies for low back pain.

Objective

The Pain eHealth Platform (PEP) pilot trial aims to test the feasibility of a highly innovative intervention that (1) uses an electronic health record (EHR) query to systematically identify a phenotype of obese, older adults with chronic low back pain who may benefit from Web-based behavioral treatments; (2) delivers highly tailored messages to eligible older adults with chronic low back pain via the patient portal; (3) links affected patients to a Web app that provides education on the efficacy of evidence-based, nonpharmacological, behavioral pain treatments; and (4) directs patients to existing Web-based health treatment tools.

Methods

Using a three-step modified Delphi method, an expert panel of primary care providers will define a low back pain phenotype for an EHR query. Using the defined low back pain phenotype, an EHR query will be created to identify patients who may benefit from the PEP. Up to 15 patients with low back pain will be interviewed to refine the tailored messaging, esthetics, and content of the patient-facing Web app within the PEP. Up to 10 primary care providers will be interviewed to better understand the facilitators and barriers to implementing the PEP, given their clinic workflow. We will assess the feasibility of the PEP in a single-arm pragmatic pilot study in which secure patient portal invitations containing a hyperlink to the PEP Web app are sent to 1000 patients. The primary outcome of the study is usability as measured by the System Usability Scale.

Results

Qualitative interviews with primary care providers were completed in April 2019. Qualitative interviews with patients will begin in December 2019.

Conclusions

The PEP will leverage informatics and the patient portal to deliver evidence-based nonpharmacological treatment information to adults with chronic low back pain. Results from this study may help inform the development of Web-based health platforms for other pain and chronic health conditions.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/14525
AUDIOTEXTOS CIENTÍFICOS PARA TODOS: estudos teórico-metodológicos em direitos humanos e inovação
Authors: Alves Cuty Jeniffer , Mei Lipp Nissinen Daniela , Weyh Osmar
Published: September 2019

Este artigo parte da experiência de pesquisa com audiotextos científicos para uso acadêmico, os quais foram produzidos no âmbito do Projeto de Extensão “Desenvolvimento de Objetos de Aprendizagem para Pessoas com Deficiência na FABICO, UFRGS, 2018”. O referido Projeto perpassou atividades do Grupo de Pesquisa Leitura, Informação e Acessibilidade, da Faculdade de Biblioteconomia e Comunicação da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Repensou a morfologia e o conteúdo de textos científicos, conseguindo identificar dificuldades de compreensão teórico-conceitual de estudantes de graduação, assim como barreiras efetivas ou simbólicas de escrita. Foi possível, no decorrer de um ano de projeto, executar a metodologia utilizada por locutores de textos em áudio, de modo a compreender especificidades da gravação desse tipo de texto. Apresenta também atenção com Direitos Autorais e gravações de voz a todo o tipo de público, Pessoas com Deficiência visual ou sem limitação, universalizando o acesso à informação. Como referencial teórico trabalhamos com a produção dos autores Cardoso, Cuty, Estabel, Fisher, Moro, além de Neves e Tojal. Discorremos sobre estudos textuais, panorama da deficiência no Brasil e desafios dos audiotextos e das tecnologias em bibliotecas e museus.
Observação de microscopia óptica pela internet
Authors: Varvaki Rados Pantelis , Da Silva Santos Ingrid , Salgueiro Arthur , De Farias Gabriel Amanda , Coelho Carrard Vinicius
Published: September 2019

A integração de recurso da tecnologia da informação está mudando as práticas de ensino-aprendizagem desde os níveis primários até o superior. Na odontologia, especificamente na área da patologia bucal, essas mudanças englobam o aprimoramento das técnicas de microscopia que permitem que o aluno possa estudar o aspecto microscópico das doenças remotamente de forma semelhante ao que é ofertado na sala de aula, respeitando o seu próprio ritmo e conforme a sua conveniência.  Portanto, o objetivo desse relato é apresentar um breve histórico sobre o modelo de educação tradicional dos estudantes do curso de graduação em Odontologia, e os impactos dos novos modelos de ensino, com ênfase na disponibilização de conteúdos em microscopia óptica via internet.
Inovação Pedagógica com Tecnologia: mundos imersivos e agentes conversacionais
Authors: Margarida Rockenbach Tarouco Liane
Published: September 2019

Este artigo aborda a evolução do uso da tecnologia com recurso de inovação pedagógica aprofundando no uso de mundos imersivos como recurso para a criação de laboratórios virtuais. A partir da evolução do uso de tecnologia como suporte para a aprendizagem, são apresentadas soluções que inicialmente usaram CAI – Computer Aided Instruction e evoluíram para a implantação de laboratórios virtuais imersivos e uso de Internet das Coisas.
Confucius Institutes as Instruments of Soft Power: Comparison with International Rivals
Authors: Ngamsang Sirirat
Published: September 2019

The Chinese Confucius Institutes, which have become common around the world and particularly in Asia, have followed the examples of the British Council, Alliance FranÃ§aise and the Goethe Institute. Yet by following the earlier examples, Confucius Institutes have the benefit of late development and can learn from the experiences of earlier approaches. This paper studies and analyses the overseas educations institutions of China, Britain, France and Germany to identify similarities and dissimilarities and then draws conclusions from this. It is shown that Confucius Institutes are a representative of the overseas soft power approach of the Chinese government and have multiple intentions and purposes.
Hybrid Vehicle Adoption â€“ A Conceptual Study
Authors: Soon Wong Lai , . Wong Kee Luen , . Jenny Marisa Lim Dao Siang
Published: September 2019

Market share of hybrid vehicle is still low as compared to non-hybrid vehicle. From business point of view, slow growth in hybrid vehicle sales may causes losses on hybrid automobile manufacturers and they may end up withdraw from the market. In order to increase the sales of hybrid vehicle, a solution must be generated. To find a good solution, automobile producers must understand the market condition as well as the reasons/factors that influenced adoption of hybrid vehicle. This research aims to contribute to the understanding on the consumer behavior that causes the adoption of hybrid vehicle and hope to contribute to the reduction in global warming as well as theoretical development.
Vocational and Technical Education in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and the Way Forward
Authors: A.E.B Ubom , . Aregbesola B.G.
Published: September 2019

The paper seeks to look into the subject of vocational and technical education in Nigeria the issues involved, challenges encountered and how it can get better. The purpose is to unveil education as an instrument for transformation, productivity and motivator for the betterment of individual who has passed through it. In this paper vocational and technical education can be seen as that aspect of education use to gear the preparation of skilled manpower towards nationâ€™s development. Major constraints to vocational education such as nationâ€™s growth and vocational technical education, job scarcity and severance of Nigerian youths, implication of technology on vocational education training, parental attitudes toward vocational education, vocational for secondary schools, vocational technology elucidation for present needs and redundancy expiration & engagement with vocational technical education were discussed. The paper concluded that Nigerians should give vocational technical education leverage in her educational system and some recommendations were proffered.
Preparation of Principal for School Change: A Singapore Perspective
Authors: Pokharel Babin
Published: September 2019

This paper examines the understanding of the educational leadership process and the exploration of systematic preparation of private school principal in order to cope with future school change. Leading through change in education is a must in 21st century. Various contexts determine the change in leadership process. In schools, principal needs to be prepared in order cope with contextual changes. Changes in school can be seen various contexts such as cultural, technological, policy level, outbound competitions so on and so forth. School principal are the most important catalyst in the construction of new and innovative leadership practices that enhance the change process. Specifically, it presents the findings from the case of four private schools principal in Singapore through their storytelling. This paper includes an overview of the study and a discussion of growing themes related to the leadership process of the principals and their preparation strategy for a school change. The results from this study indicate how school principal prepare themselves for future and school change taking the entire internal and external environment into consideration.
Budgeting and Fund Allocation in Higher Education in Ghana
Authors: Newman Emmanuel
Published: September 2019

The National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE) the coordinating body for tertiary education in Ghana) and the Ministry of Education established norms in the early 1990s to assist higher education institutions in planning and ensuring efficiency of their operations and foster performance monitoring and evaluation. The norms also serve as standardised input factors for budgeting and allocation of public funds for higher education. During the past years, budgetary allocation to higher education institutions for recurrent expenditure has fallen short of the norm-based costs. Indeed, the difference between the normbased costs of university education and resources made available to the institutions by the Government were 28.9% in 2005/06 and 23.4% in 2009/10. The consequence of the inability of the state to provide funds to meet the norm-based costs of higher education is the breakdown of norm-based budgeting which was instituted in the early 1990s and a reversion to incremental and ad-hoc budgeting without due regard to the volume of activities performed by the institutions. This development has had grave consequences for equity and efficiency in fund management in higher education. This work assesses the factors behind the discontinuance of the norm-based budgeting approach and the use of the incremental budgeting approaches in higher education in Ghana.
Does Fee Disclosure Type Matter? Evidence from Price Adjustment in the Audit Market of Taiwan
Authors: Chen Jengfang , Duh Rong-Ruey , Li Kuei-Fu
Published: September 2019

While mandatory audit fee disclosure makes fee information transparent, there have been concerns about the impact of price adjustment on audit quality. Taking advantage of a regulatory change in Taiwan that required public companies to disclose audit fee but allowed two alternative disclosure forms (amount disclosure or range disclosure), this study investigates the impact of the fee disclosure form on price adjustment and the influence of such adjustment on audit quality. Using a dataset including audit fees under the two disclosure forms, we find that, for overcharged companies, the downward adjustment is larger for amount disclosure companies than range disclosure companies and such downward adjustment increase discretionary accruals in amount disclosure companies but not for range disclosure companies. Our study helps understand the impact of different fee disclosure forms on price adjustment and audit quality, which should be of interest to regulators and financial statement users in Taiwan and beyond.
Causal Inference in Judgment Using the Balanced Scorecard
Authors: Rotaru Kristian , Fehrenbacher Dennis D. , Liang Min Hui , Schulz Axel K.-D.
Published: September 2019

One of the potential threats to the effectiveness of the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is that managers over- or underuse particular perspectives of the BSC. Specifically, we investigate the effects of (1) the presentation of strategic objectives (generic strategy map versus strategic objective list), and (2) the performance outcome patterns (positive versus negative outer perspective) across the performance measurement perspectives of the BSC and find support that is consistent with the violation of the causal independence assumption (VCIA) in the psychology literature (Rehder 2014). Our findings show that the presentation of the strategic objectives and the performance outcome patterns interact significantly affecting performance evaluation outcomes. Two follow-up experiments provide further support for the VCIA observed in the main experiment by ruling out an alternative explanation that managers simply place a greater emphasis on financial performance measures.

Data Availability: Data are available from the authors upon request.
Kebijakan Loan Loss Provision pada Pembiayaan Mudharaba dan dampaknya pada Kinerja Keuangan Bank Umum Syariah di Indonesia
Authors: Zulfikar Zulfikar , Mujiyati Mujiyati , Bawono Andy Dwi Bayu , Wahyuni Sri
Published: September 2019

Penelitian ini menginvestigasi peran kebijakan loan loss provision (LLP) pembiayaan mudharabapada kinerja keuangan Bank Umum Syariah (BUS) di Indonesia. Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) digunakan untuk menguji keterkaitan loan loss provision dengankinerja keuangan pada 13 Bank Umum Syariah (BUS) selama 4,5 tahun. Analisis outer modelmenunjukkan bahwa probability of default dan loss given default merupakan faktor penentuloan loss provision. Sedangkan kinerja keuangan ditentukan oleh return on asset, nonperforming financial, net operating margin, dan biaya operasional terhadap pendapatanoperasional. Hasil penelitan ini menunjukkan bahwa loan loss provision berpengaruh langsungterhadap kinerja keuangan. Investigasi lebih lanjut menunjukkan bahwa pendapatanmudharaba berperan meningkatkan pengaruh loan loss provision terhadap kinerja keuangan(pengaruh tidak langsung).
PRODUKTIVITAS DOSEN (Kajian Faktor-Faktor Penduga Diketahui)
Authors: Sutrisno Budi , Mulyani Sri
Published: September 2019

The purpose of this research is to know: (1) organizational climate influence to lec­turer productivity; (2) satisfaction influence work to lecturer productivity; (3) interest influence to lecturer productivity; (4) motivation influence to lecturer productivity; and (5) influence by simultaneous between organizational climate, work satisfaction, interest, and motivate to lecturer productivity. Research Method used is quantitative method by causal design. This research popu­lation is all lecturers remain at Veteran Bangun Nusantara University of Sukoharjo a number of1 09 people. Research sample counted 86 one who is taken by using formula from Slovin, and to each faculty taken by proportional. Data collecting technique uses the questioner. The data are analyzed by Double Regress. The result indicates that: (1) organizational climate gives positive and significant influence to lecturer productivity. Level of influence gives a organizational climate to visible lecturer productivity through the equation of regress Y = 5,105 + 0,505X1; (2) work satisfaction gives positive and significant influence to lecturer productivity. Level of influence is a work satisfaction to visible lecturer productivity through the equation of regress Y = 5,105 + 0,425X2; (3) interest gives positive and significant influence to lecturer productivity. Level of influence is given by interest to visible lecturer productivity through the equation of regress Y = 5,105 + 0,594X3; (4) motivation positive and significant influence to lecturer productivity. Level of influence is given by motivation to visible lecturer productivity through the equation of regress = 5,105 + 0,479X4; (5) there is simultaneous in organizational climate, work satisfaction, interest, and motivate to have an effect on lecturer productivity. This matter is proved from result F test, got F calculated 124,802 with the level significance 0,000. Level of influence by simultaneous are organizational climate, work satisfaction, interest, and motivate to have an effect on to lecturer productivity is equal to 86%, the rest that is 14% representing incoming influence from other factor.
REIMER, Ivoni Richter. Santa Praxedes: uma jovem com funções eclesiais e sociais em Roma
Authors: Silva Carneiro Marcelo Da
Published: September 2019

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O princípio pluralista como elemento articulador de pesquisas na área “Ciências da Religião e Teologia”
Authors: Ribeiro Claudio De Oliveira
Published: September 2019

A pesquisa foi desenvolvida considerando-se o debate epistemológico que se tem dado no contexto da Área Ciências da Religião e Teologia no Brasil, em especial à relação entre estas duas disciplinas. O objetivo principal das análises feitas foi identificar os principais aspectos dessa relação e observá-la a partir do princípio pluralista. A pressuposição é de que tal princípio, devido às suas bases conceituais oriundas dos estudos culturais decoloniais, pode oferecer maior visibilidade ao poder criativo das fronteiras que existem entre as duas frentes em questão nessa análise e pode facilitar as reflexões de ambas ao ser um elemento articulador das pesquisas, sobretudo aquelas motivadas por realidades, temáticas e situações forjadas pelos “entrelugares das culturas” e por experiências fronteiriças. O passo metodológico principal da pesquisa foi o cotejamento do princípio pluralista com aspectos de destaque evidenciados no Documento da Área Ciências da Religião e Teologia (2017) da Capes (Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior), órgão que acompanha e avalia o Sistema Nacional de Pós-Graduação brasileiro. Deu-se atenção especial à “árvore do conhecimento” e aos perfis dos egressos pós-graduados nessas duas frentes. Entre as perspectivas conceituais, priorizamos: i) as noções de diálogo multi, inter e transdisciplinar e a valorização da pluralidade metodológica, ii) a preocupação específica com a diversidade religiosa, e iii) o caráter propositivo, prático e de inserção social inerente ao princípio pluralista.
Peranan Perempuan Nelayan Kota Padang dalam Membantu Ekonomi Keluarga
Authors: Najmi Najmi , Fitrisia Azmi
Published: September 2019

This research explains the role of women fishermen (fishermen's wife) in assisting family economic needs. Fishermen who have economies below average are considered unable to meet their daily needs. Fishermen are jobs that bear considerable risk. In addition to the many shipping supplies and fishing gear they need, the risk of weather also greatly affects. For example if a storm hit the beach, then they automatically cannot get down to the sea and it is difficult to catch fish. Here the role of women is needed. Automated women cannot always rely on their husband to meet family needs. Here comes the role of two women who are certainly very helpful to the fisherman especially in the economic field. Various jobs such as sewing, trading such as opening a shop and other work. Here also will be found various problems such as women ignore their health and whether there is a role of government in paying attention to this, especially the local government. This research uses field observation method through interview and some data needed such as document as additional material. Interviews were conducted with fishermen and women fishermen at the study sites. Then also use the method of history in general, where data from the results of the interview will also be criticized and analyzed.
Avances y estanciamentos con las reformas educativas neoliberales en la América Latina: algunas consecuencias para la equidad de género
Authors: Stromquist Nelly P.
Published: September 2019

La expansión de las fuerzas económicas y tecnológicas del fenómeno que conocemos como globalización ha venido acompañada de políticas neoliberales, las cuales impactan significativamente tanto en la educación como en la consideración del género en el cambio social. Este artículo presenta un esquema teórico para captar la elusiva relación globalizacion/impacto social y así luego identificar las características específicas de la educación globalizada, poniendo en relieve su nivel más alto y conflictivo – la educación universitaria. Se examina también el tenor de las políticas educativas hegemónicas y la conceptualización del género que ellas presentan. En balance, se detectan consecuencias educativas positivas y negativas ligadas a los procesos de globalización, pero quedan interrogantes serios en cuanto a la justicia social y la equidad de género.

Palavras-chave: globalización; educación superior; género; políticas educativas.

Abstract

The expansion of the economical and technological forces of the phenomenon known as globalization came accompanied by neoliberal politics that influence significantly as much the education as the subject of gender in the social change. This article presents a theoretical outline to capture the apparent relationship between globalization/social impact and, consequently, to identify the specific characteristics of the globalized education, pointing out the most conflicting level – the academic education. It also examines the contents of the predominant educational politics and the gender concept presented by them. In conclusion, it detects the positive educational consequences and negatives related with the globalization processes; however, a question mark hangs over the relationship of social justice and gender equality.

Keywords: globalization; higher education; gender; educational politics.
La esclavitud, la abolición y los afrodescendientes: memoria histórica y construcción de identidades en la prensa mexicana, 1840-1860
Authors: Delgadillo Núñez Jorge E.
Published: September 2019

Por medio del análisis de la prensa mexicana entre las décadas de 1840 y 1860, este estudio demuestra que los afrodescendientes, la esclavitud y la abolición siguieron siendo temas de interés público después de la independencia. La discusión de estos temas en los periódicos de la época tuvo usos políticos al contribuir en la formación de identidades relacionadas con la ciudadanía y también, a nivel macro, de la creación de una memoria histórica regional y transnacional. Al usar la prensa como fuente principal, este trabajo revela las formas en que México fue partícipe de los debates sobre la esclavitud y la abolición en el mundo atlántico de la época, a la vez que resalta la contribución de los periódicos mexicanos en la formulación de las ideas de Hispanoamérica y Latinoamérica. Por medio de estos planos analíticos, el artículo contribuye a la discusión historiográfica que ha dado visibilidad a la presencia de la esclavitud y los afrodescendientes en México, expandiendo el periodo de estudio de la ampliamente estudiada época virreinal a la republicana.
Nonconformities in Veterinary Cytopathological Examinations: A Retrospective Study of Unsuitable Samples for Analysis
Authors: Silva Melina Barreto Gomes da , Pascoal Ingrid Cavalcanti , Silva Órion Pedro da , Alves Amanda de Deus Ferreira , Gonçalves Saulo Romero Félix , Barretto Mariana Lumack do Monte , Pinheiro Junior José Wilton , Pereira Márcia de Figueiredo , Oliveira Andrea Alice da Fonseca
Published: September 2019

The aim of this study was to evaluate the main nonconformities that result in cytopathological samples inappropriate for diagnosis in veterinary medicine. All cytopathological samples, obtained from different canine and feline tissues/lesions, included in the study were received and classified as inconclusive by a single public laboratory of veterinary pathology, located in Pernambuco State, Brazil, between 2012 and 2016. Nonconformities regarding the smear quality, cellularity, presence or absence of hemorrhage, cellular overlapping, desiccation, and presence or absence of necrotic debris and/or artifacts were evaluated. Data were tabulated using Microsoft Excel 2007; absolute and relative frequencies were calculated using EPIINFO 3.5.2. From the 3268 cases received between 2012 and 2016, 190 cases were selected and comprised 514 inconclusive slides. The most frequent nonconformities detected were insufficient/absence of cellularity in 100% (514/514), inadequate submacroscopic presentation in 87% (446/514), and hemorrhage in 69% (356/514) of samples. Other features identified were cellular overlapping in 34% (175/514), inadequate staining in 31% (175/514), artifacts in 30% (154/514), desiccation in 28% (145/514), and necrotic debris in 26% (133/514) of samples. The implementation of laboratory standard operational procedures aimed at maintaining quality is essential. It is necessary to initially identify the main errors occurring in the processing stages as a way to guide and design strategies to avoid them.
Immunohistochemical Distinguishing between Canine Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors and Perivascular Wall Tumors
Authors: Vučićević Ivana , Marinković Darko , Kukolj Vladimir , Nešić Slađan , Aničić Milan , Đurđević Biljana , Aleksić-Kovačević Sanja
Published: September 2019

Peripheral nerve sheath tumors (PNSTs) comprise a heterogeneous group of neoplasms originating from the elements of the nerve sheath. They are divided into two forms: benign and malignant PNST. Both benign and malignant PNSTs are not very common in domestic animals but they are reported in different animal species. Histologically, PNSTs are composed predominantly of spindle cells arranged in bundles, whorls and sheets, with a different number of pleomorphic cells and mitotic figures.

The aim of this study was a reclassification of 17 dog tumor samples initially diagnosed with peripheral nerve sheath tumors using histopathological analysis. The main criterion for reclassification was immunohistochemical positivity for various antigens.

PNSTs are often histologically very similar to other spindle cell tumors and immunohistochemistry is required for differential diagnosis. PNSTs generally express vimentin, S-100 protein, glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), collagen IV and laminin.

Four tumor samples were positive to muscular marker α-SMA and vimentin and negative for S-100 protein and desmin. The spindle cells whirling around some blood vessels were observed in these tumors so they were reclassified as perivascular wall tumors (PWTs). The other 13 tumors were S-100 protein and vimentin positive and α-SMA and desmin negative, thus classified as PNST.

The use of the immunohistochemical panel is necessary for distinguishing PNSTs from PWTs in routine diagnostics.
Effect of Fermentation on Structural Characteristics and Bioactive Compounds of Bee-Pollen Based Food
Authors: Zuluaga-Dominguez Carlos M. , Quicazan Marta
Published: September 2019

Bee-pollen is a product of the hive which has had a growth in consumption in recent years due to the recognition of its nutritional and bioactive potential. However, several reports have shown that the external structure of the grain limits the absorption of nutrients in the human gastrointestinal tract. A structural modification could be achieved through fermentative processes, favoring the release of compounds found inside this food, in addition to obtaining a product with potential probiotic characteristics. The objective of this work was to evaluate how fermentation through the inclusion of yeasts of the species Saccharomyces cerevisiae, bacteria of species Lactobacillus plantarum or a commercial culture Choozit® affeccted such parameters as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), phenolic compounds, flavonoids and antioxidant activity. The results found that the use of consortia between yeast and lactic acid bacteria significantly increased in such characteristics as total phenolics and antioxidant activity by 31% and 39% respectively. The analysis by DSC showed an increase in the heat flow of the fermented products compared to fresh bee-pollen, which could indicate structural modification caused by the activity of microorganisms, a fact made visible through micrographs obtained by Scanning Electron Microscopy.
Engendering High Performing Employees through Business Analytics, Organisational Social Capital Building (OSCB) and Employee Engagement: A Theoretical Review
Authors: Mojeed-Sanni Bashir Aboaba , Shaikh Tasneem Tanveer , Abbas Jainambu Gani
Published: September 2019

Contemporary HR entails the use, and the combination of modified HR practices and functions to ensure the integration of individual trust with organizational trust leading to accumulating and harnessing employee commitment, identification, and spirit of collectivism that are necessary for the achievement of organizational outcomes. Intensified discussions about the ever-increasing role HR practitioners have to play in harnessing, the inherent, capital in human social interactions provided the stimulus and inspiration for this research paper. More so, as contemporary HR, requires the bringing forth of a highly engaged organization workforce, sustainably. This paper approaches its aim in three strands: first, the paper explores the, hitherto unknown, symbiotic relationship that exists between business analytics (BA), organisational social capital (OSC), employee engagement (EE) and high performing employees (HPE). Secondly, it examines the causal role of BA in organisations social capital building (OSCB) initiatives; the multiplier effect of OSCB on EE and consequently high performing employees. Thirdly, this paper, theoretically, identified the specific area of BA that has a direct impact on OSCB, EE, and HPE, and suggest practical implications of how BA can enhance organisation performance via OSCB and EE. The paper employs literature-based analyses, and from these conceptual, theoretical and practical arguments are established.
Linguistic Awareness and Knowledge among Prospective English Teachers in Kuwait: Implications in Inclusive Classrooms
Authors: Almusawi Hashemiah , BinAli Sumaya , Alqallaf Bader
Published: September 2019

The study explored the knowledge of Kuwaiti prospective teachers in linguistic constructs related to English literacy coaching in developmentally, linguistically and culturally inclusive classrooms. A total of 150 prospective teachers were assessed using an online questionnaire based on a widely used survey instrument. A deficit of explicit knowledge was observed in the phonological, morphological and orthographic awareness constructs, with a marginally improved performance in the knowledge of teaching instruction. These results, in conjunction with the lack of correlation between performance levels and completed credit hours, suggest that no significant gains in knowledge are made throughout the core curriculum modules of English teaching preparation. The findings reveal the necessity of greater attention towards language content and materials presented to prospective teachers, enabling better decisions on the optimal literacy instruction practices for children with differing abilities in inclusive classrooms in Kuwait.
Post-War Religious Violence, Counter-State Response and Religious Harmony in Sri Lanka
Authors: Yusoff Mohammad Agus , Sarjoon Athambawa
Published: September 2019

Sri Lankan military forces and government authorities have succeeded to counter measure terrorism by defeating the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). However, their initiatives and efforts to restore peace and harmony among different ethno-religious groups in the post-war context are highly complex. The additional space given to the reemergence of radical religious groups has negatively influenced the process of fostering religious tolerance and harmony, which have been maintained for centuries in the country. Ethno-religious minorities became the major targets of religious hatred and violent attacks. At both the societal and political platforms, majoritarian religious sentiments and discourse have established a dominant presence in opposing the existence and practice of the religious fundamentals of minorities. This study has attempted to investigate the nature and impact of majoritarian religious violence in post-war Sri Lanka, as well as the efforts made by the government authorities to control them in order to foster religious tolerance and harmony in the country. This study argues that religious violence under the shadow of religious nationalism has been promoted by many forces as a mechanism by which to consolidate a majoritarian ethno-religious hegemony in the absence of competing ethnic-groups context in post-war Sri Lanka. In many ways, state apparatuses have failed to control religious violence, maintain religious tolerance and inter-religious harmony, particularly of accommodating minorities in nature. The study concludes that the continuous promotion of majoritarian religious hegemony through anti-minority religious hatred and violence would further promote religious intolerance and radicalism challenging the establishment of religious harmony in the country.
Identification the Presence of Clade 2.3.2.1c-Avian Influenza H5N1, a Highly Pathogenic Virus in Iraq, 2018
Authors: Alaraji Furkan , Muhsen Hussam , Alhatami Abdullah O. , Khudhair Yahia Ismail
Published: September 2019

For the first time in Iraq, we identified in March, 2018 the presence of a highly virulent avian influenza virus (AIV), H5N1 (Clade 2.3.2.1c), causing highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry farms, Iraq,. The identification of the virus was done using a rapid serological test, a real time-qPCR, and glycoprotein gene sequencing. Using sequencing and phylogenetic analyses, the clade 2.3.2.1c virus was recorded to be clustered, with high similarity to Asian and West African AIV, HPAI H5N1 from Ivory Coast identified in 2015. According to our knowledge, there was no previous detection of the clade 2.3.2.1c made in Iraq. Our results provide evidence that high risk of HPAI H5 outbreaks might be present in Iraq, and this needs to lead to high quality surveillance targeting of wild and domestic birds for early diagnosis of HPAI. The current work provides feasible and accurate approaches for understanding the evolution of HPAI H5 virus in different countries around the world.