bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Partnership Among Hospitals To Reduce Healthcare Associated Infections: A Quasi-Experimental Study In Brazilian ICUs
Authors: de Melo Ladjane Santos Wolmer , de Abreu Maria Verônica Monteiro , Santos Bernuarda Roberta de Oliveira , Carreteiro Maria das Graças Washington Casimiro , de Albuquerque Maria Carolina Andrade Lins , de Souza Maria Fernanda Aparecida Moura , Vidal Claudia Fernanda de Lacerda , Lacerda Heloisa Ramos
Published: July 2020

Background: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are relevant in developing countries where frequencies can be at least 3 times higher than in developed countries. The purpose of this research was to describe the intervention implemented in ICUs to reduce HAIs through collaborative project and analyze the variation over 18 months in the incidence density (ID) of the three main HAIs: ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP), central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) and catheter-related urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) and also the length of stay and mortality in these ICUs. Methods: A quasi-experimental study in 5 public adult clinical-surgical ICUs, to reduce HAIs, through interventions using the BTS-IHI “Improvement Model”, during 18 months. In the project, promoted by the Ministry of Health, Brazilian philanthropic hospitals of excellence (HE) regularly trained and monitored public hospitals in diagnostics, data collection and in developing cycles to improve quality and to prevent HAIs (bundles). In the analysis regarding the length of stay, mortality, the IDs of VAP, CLABSIs and CAUTIs over time, a GEE (Generalized Estimating Equation) model was applied for continuous variables, using the constant correlation (exchangeable) between assessments over time. The model estimated the average difference (β coefficient of the model) of the measures analyzed during two periods: a period in the year 2017 (prior to implementing the project) and in the years 2018 and 2019 (during the project).Result: A mean monthly reduction of 0.427 in VAP ID (p = 0.002) with 33.8% decrease at the end of the period and 0.351 in CAUTI ID (p = 0.009) with 45% final decrease. The mean monthly reduction of 0.252 for CLABSIs was not significant (p = 0.068).Conclusions: Given the success in reducing VAP and CAUTIs in a few months of interventions, the achievement of the collaborative project is evident. This partnership among public hospitals/HE may be applied to other ICUs including countries with fewer resources.Trial registration: This research was promoted and authorized by Brazilian Ministry of Health, carried out through the Institutional Development Program of the Integrated Health System PROADI-SUS12 and approved by Ethics Committee of the Hospital das Clínicas - UFPE, under No. 3,307,293.
Intravenous Immunoglobulin Gamma for Severe Cases of Coronavirus Disease of 2019: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Double-Blinded Clinical Trial
Authors: Gharebaghi Naser , Nejadrahim Rahim , Mousavi Seyed Jalil , Sadat-Ebrahimi Seyyed-Reza , Hajizadeh Reza
Published: July 2020

Background: Coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) with high-transmission power has infected people in many countries around the world. Discovering an effective medication for the treatment of this disease, especially in severe cases, has become the subject of intense scientific investigations. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) in patients with severe COVID-19 infection.Methods: The study was conducted as a randomized placebo-controlled double-blinded clinical trial. Fifty-nine patients with severe COVID-19 infection who did not respond to initial treatment were randomly assigned into two groups. One group received IVIg (human) four vials every day for three days in addition to initial treatment, and the other group received placebo. Patients’ demographic, clinical, and selected laboratory test results, as well as the occurrence of in-hospital mortality, were recorded. Result: Among included patients, 30 patients received IVIg and 29 patients received placebo. Demographics, clinical characteristics and evaluated laboratory tests of two groups were not statistically different (P>0.05). The in-hospital mortality rate was significantly lower in the IVIg group as compared to the control group (6 [20.0%] vs 14 [48.3%], respectively, p = 0.022). Multivariate regression analysis demonstrated that administration of IVIg had a significant impact on mortality rate (aOR= 0.003 [95%CI: 0.001 - 0.815], p=0.042).Conclusion: Our study was the first randomized double-blinded study that demonstrated that the administration of IVIg in patients with severe COVID-19 infection who did not respond to initial treatment could improve their clinical outcome and reduce the mortality rate. However, further multicenter studies with larger samples size are required to confirm the applicability of using this medication as the standard treatment.Trial registration: The study protocol is registered at the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (www.IRCT.ir) with the registration number of IRCT20200501047259N1. Registered 17 May 2020. Retrospectively registered.
The Clinical Characteristics And Outcome Of Cryptococcal Meningitis With Aids In A Tertiary Hospital In China: An Observational Cohort Study
Authors: Wu Liang , Xiao Jiang , Song Yangzi , Gao Guiju , Zhao Hongxin
Published: July 2020

Background: We collected the clinical data of hospitalized AIDS patients who complicated with cryptococcal meningitis (CM) in nearly 10 years, to analyze the influencing factors of prognosis and provide help for early identification of severe patients, timely rescue measures and improvement of prognosis. Methods: The 128 subjects were divided into two groups according to the effective/ineffective clinical treatment. Analyzed and compared the data from various aspects. Results: 119 cases (93.0%) had headache, 109 (85.2%) had fever, 95 (74.2%) had nausea and vomiting, 52 (40.6%) had consciousness disorder. 101 patients (78.9%) were effective in clinical treatment, while 27 (21.1%) were ineffective. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that the occurrence of cerebral herniation increased the risk of poor prognosis by 405 times, and the occurrence of disturbance of consciousness increased the risk of poor prognosis by 4.4 times. However, each week of extension of the course of induction therapy reduced the risk of poor prognosis by 0.683 times, and increased the effective outcome of clinical treatment by 1.5 times. In addition, the prognosis of patients with ventriculoperitoneal shunt or lumbar cisterna shunt decompression was better than that of patients without shunt therapy. Conclusions: Cerebral hernia and disturbance of consciousness are risk factors for prognosis of AIDS patients with CM, and duration of induction therapy is a protective factor for prognosis. Anticryptococcal therapy with high efficiency and sufficient treatment time during induction period is especially critical for improving prognosis. Shunt decompression therapy may improve the prognosis of patients with AIDS complicated with CM.
Perception de la diversité linguistique en milieu universitaire francophone minoritaire: un regard sur les attitudes des étudiants et les défis de gestion de la classe
Authors: Alhamid Sofyan , St-Amand Jerome
Published: July 2020

Au Campus Saint-Jean de l’Université de l’Alberta, les étudiants sont confrontés à une diversité de professeurs (canadiens, européens, africains, arabes, chinois, etc.) parlant souvent des variétés du français différentes (accents différents, expressions différentes, etc.). Ce constat nous a conduits à nous intéresser à l’analyse des attitudes linguistiques qu’affichent les étudiants du C. S.-J. à l’égard de la diversité linguistique de leurs professeurs. Il est précisément question, dans cette recherche, de comprendre, d’une part, la façon dont ces étudiants perçoivent cette diversité en salle de classe et, d’autre part, les défis que cette dernière peut engendrer au niveau de leur apprentissage. Les données ont été recueillies par le biais d’une enquête qualitative comportant un questionnaire écrit destiné à 71 participants faisant leurs études au C. S.-J. Ainsi, ayant eu la possibilité d’exprimer ouvertement la perception qu’ils avaient, durant leur première session passée au C. S.-J., par rapport à la diversité linguistique de leurs professeurs, les personnes sondées ont affiché des attitudes que nous avons classifiées en quatre catégories : neutres, positives, positives et négatives en même temps et négatives. Cette diversité linguistique est perçue généralement de façon positive bien qu’elle comporte des défis de gestion de la classe.
Surgical treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis in patients with concurrent parenteral viral hepatitis
Authors: Shugаevа S. N. , Suzdаlnitskiy А. E. , Sаvilov E. D. , Mаlov S. I. , Mаlov I. V.
Published: July 2020

The objective: to assess the effect of parenteral viral hepatitis on the manifestations of respiratory tuberculosis and the nature of surgical interventions for tuberculosis.

Subjects and methods. An ambispective observational study was conducted with a continuous sampling of 475 respiratory tuberculosis patients over 18 years old who underwent surgical interventions. The patients are divided into two groups: the group of RTB+PVH consisted of 92 patients with concurrent respiratory tuberculosis and chronic parenteral viral hepatitis; the group of RTB included 383 patients with respiratory tuberculosis and no parenteral viral hepatitis.

Results. It was found that compared with RTB group, in RTB+PVH group (regardless of the type of hepatitis virus), a chronic course of tuberculosis was registered significantly more often (42.4%; p = 0.005; OS = 2.0); more often bacillary excretion was documented (68.5%; p = 0.035; OR = 1.7), including those with multiple and extensive drug resistance (52.4% of cases with positive sputum tests, p = 0.048; OR = 1.8). Radical (69.6%; p = 0.05; OS = 1.7) and small-scale surgical interventions (64.1%; p = 0.037; OS = 1.8) were significantly less frequently performed in RTB+PVH patients; and such patients often developed postoperative complications (8.7%; p = 0.009; OS = 2.9).
Contemporary approaches to the search for active drugs and chemotherapy regimens for tuberculosis treatment
Authors: Lugovkinа T. K. , Skornyakov S. N. , Kildyushevа E. I. , Egorov E. A.
Published: July 2020

The article analyzes scientific publications (37 articles) devoted to phthisiology, clinical pharmacology of antimicrobial agents, laboratory methods for evaluating the effectiveness and safety of various regimens of tuberculosis chemotherapy caused by resistant strains of M. tuberculosis.

It tells about prospects for expanding the line of antimicrobial agents for treatment of tuberculosis caused by resistant strains of M. tuberculosis, new approaches to the study and evaluation of the effectiveness of the drug at the stage of preclinical trials using the in vitro HFS-TV model.
Passenger vehicle brand meaning among Generations X and Y in South Africa
Authors: Bright Mhlongo Bongumusa , B Mason Roger
Published: July 2020

This study investigated the meaning of passenger motor vehicle brands among Generations X and Y in South Africa, a developing country. The study was conducted in the form of a quantitative survey at four universities in KwaZulu-Natal to access a spread of Generations X and Y respondents. It aimed to generate insights into consumer perceptions and choices regarding these two generations’ preferred motor vehicle brands who account for the bulk of car buyers. The study investigated specific brand dimensions, namely, factors related to quality, value, personal and group identity, status, and family traditions. The main finding was that the personal or individualistic factors, namely quality, value, and personal identity, were more important than the group-oriented factors, namely status, group identity, and family tradition. The implication is that marketers should focus on the buyer’s individualistic perceptions, wants, and needs, rather than those that are influenced by others through group processes or perceptions. This research has added to current knowledge on consumer behavior regarding motor vehicle brands by investigating the factors that influence the Generations X and Y buyer decision-making process in a developing country.
Efficient approach toward the application of the Godunov method to hydraulic transients
Authors: Pal Susovan , Hanmaiahgari Prashanth Reddy , Lambert Martin F.
Published: July 2020

The proposed study investigated the applicability of the finite volume method (FVM) based on the Godunov scheme to transient water hammer with shock front simulation, in which intermediate fluxes were computed using either first-order or second-order Riemann solvers. Finite volume (FV) schemes are known to conserve mass and momentum and produce the efficient and accurate realization of shock waves. The second-order solution of the Godunov scheme requires an efficient slope or a flux limiter for error minimization and time optimization. The study examined a range of limiters and found that the MINMOD limiter is the best for modeling water hammer in terms of computational time and accuracy. The first- and second-order FVMs were compared with the method of characteristics (MOCs) and experimental water hammer measurements available in the literature. Both the FV methods accurately predicted the numerical and experimental results. Parallelization of the second-order FVM reduced the computational time similar to that of first-order. Thus, the study presented a faster and more accurate FVM which is comparable to that of MOC in terms of computational time and precision, therefore it is a good substitute for the MOC. The proposed study also investigated the implementation of a more complex convolution-based unsteady friction model in the FVM to capture real pressure dissipation. The comparison with experimental data proved that the first-order FV scheme with the convolution integral method is highly accurate for computing unsteady friction for sudden valve closures.
Closing the cycle? Potential and limitations of Water and Sanitation Safety Plans (WSSPs) for Latin American metropolitan areas
Authors: Clavijo Araceli , Iribarnegaray Martín A. , Rodriguez-Alvarez María Soledad , Seghezzo Lucas
Published: July 2020

Water and sanitation management faces major challenges due to the rapid urban growth of metropolitan areas and the resulting pressure on water resources. Metropolitan areas often combine formal and informal water and sanitation services and regularly face shortages, leakages, and other situations involving risk to users and the environment. This work presents an integrated approach for the development and implementation of a Water and Sanitation Safety Plan (WSSP) for metropolitan areas, especially in developing countries. The plan allows for the assessment of all the risks associated with the components of the urban water cycle by means of a semi-quantitative approach. In the case study described, the overall risk estimated was 37.2% (44.0 and 30.3% for the drinking water supply and sanitation sub-systems, respectively). Highest risk values were obtained for components of water treatment (53.0%) and wastewater treatment (51.7%). Our assessment took into account both formal and informal sanitation components of the water and wastewater management cycle and included a multi-institutional analysis of the entire system. Results obtained may contribute to establishing new policies and guidelines for the protection of public health and the local environment in our case study and other areas of the region with similar contexts and comparable institutional settings.
Antes da lógica, o ilógico
Authors: Bulhões Fernanda Machado
Published: July 2020

Nietzsche, em seus escritos póstumos de juventude, destaca a extraordinária ousadia e genialidade dos primeiros filósofos gregos, de Tales a Demócrito. Cada um apresentou em verso ou em prosa a sua original visão de mundo. Todos eram plenamente convictos de que possuíam a verdade. Suas verdades, aponta Nietzsche, eram por eles compreendidas como frutos de uma “intuição mística”, de uma experiência súbita, mágica e ilógica. O objetivo deste artigo é esclarecer algumas das considerações de Nietzsche acerca dos filósofos arcaicos e suas verdades místicas-misteriosas
Resenha do livro: Estrutura e análise de balanços: um enfoque econômico-financeiro. Assaf Neto, A. (2020). (12a ed). São Paulo, SP: Editora Atlas, 339 páginas, ISBN: 978-85-97-02484-5.
Authors: Santos Geovane Camilo , Santos Dryelle Laiana de Jesus Silva dos
Published: July 2020

Esta resenha tem o objetivo de apresentar uma síntese das principais ideias discutidas no livro do Professor Doutor Alexandre Assaf Neto, Emérito da Universidade de São Paulo (USP), lançado no ano de 2020, pela Editora Atlas.
HARMONIZAÇÃO DO SORRISO COM GENGIVOPLASTIA E RESINA COMPOSTA
Authors: De Sousa Sasha Mulatinho Lustosa , De Araújo Isabela Dantas Torres , Abrantes Priscila Silva , Borges Boniek Castillo Dutra , De Assunção Isauremi Vieira
Published: July 2020

Introdução: A busca pela estética é o fator que impulsiona a realização de procedimentos que proporcionem simetria tanto por meio de procedimentos cirúrgicos como restauradores. O avanço dos materiais odontológicos diretos, em conjunto com os sistemas adesivos, possibilita uma abordagem menos agressiva e menos custosa em comparação aos procedimentos indiretos. Objetivo: demonstrar através de um caso clínico, o resultado da associação de gengivoplastia, clareamento dentário e utilização de resina composta direta em caso de fechamento de diastemas e sorriso gengival. Descrição do caso: Paciente, 21 anos, sexo feminino, apresentava dentes hígidos e alinhados após intervenção ortodôntica. Possuía múltiplos diastemas na região superior anterior e sorriso gengival, responsável pela aparência de tamanho reduzido dos elementos dentários. A resolução estética desse caso envolveu cirurgia periodontal, associada ao clareamento dentário e a utilização de material restaurador adesivo. Conclusão: A execução do planejamento proposto possibilitou a harmonização estética do sorriso, resultando na satisfação da paciente e da profissional.
VIVÊNCIAS DE ENFERMEIROS NO CUIDADO ÀS PESSOAS EM PROCESSO DE FINITUDE
Authors: Gonçalves de Lima Lopes Matheus Felipe , Tenório de Melo Yasmim Simão , Carneiro de Lucena Santos Maria Willyanne , Lopes Oliveira Diego Augusto , Sá Barreto Maciel Ana Maria
Published: July 2020

Introdução: Não há como negar que a morte constitui uma realidade comum nos hospitais, especialmente em setores como as Unidades de Terapia Intensiva (UTI). Apesar da morte fazer parte do ciclo natural da vida, os profissionais de Enfermagem, geralmente, não são adequadamente preparados para lidar com ela, o que muitas vezes gera sentimentos de sofrimento. Durante a formação acadêmica o tema morte é pouco abordado e o profissional é incentivado a acreditar que somente a cura e a recuperação do paciente são características de um bom cuidado. Objetivo: Conhecer e explorar as vivências emocionais pregressas dos enfermeiros perante a finitude/morte e o processo de morrer em cuidados intensivos. Método: Trata-se de um estudo exploratório, descritivo de abordagem qualitativa. Utilizou-se como instrumento um questionário semiestruturado contendo 4 perguntas abertas. Foram entrevistados 10 profissionais enfermeiros que fazem parte do quadro de funcionários da Unidade de um Hospital do Agreste de Pernambuco. Resultados: Os resultados apontaram que a maior parte dos entrevistados referiu como sentimento negativo a tristeza diante do paciente em finitude, e como sentimento positivo compaixão. A principal dificuldade perante o doente em finitude foi a ausência de protocolos que definem e dão continuidade ao cuidado paliativo. O conforto como objetivo para aliviar a dor e sofrimento foi elencado como principal método para lidar com paciente em finitude. Constatando-se ainda o despreparo dos enfermeiros na graduação perante o processo de morrer.  Conclusões: As vivências dos enfermeiros perante a finitude podem causar adoecimento, visto que ainda se predomina sentimentos negativos na assistência, fato que pode ser explicado pela falta de preparação durante a graduação para lidar com a finitude/morte. Ainda há barreiras para implementar o CP nas UTIs, e associado a isto se tem a falta de profissionais enfermeiros com a compreensão da sua participação nas decisões da implementação dos cuidados paliativos.

Palavras-Chave: Enfermagem; Morte; Cuidados Paliativos; Unidades de Terapia Intensiva.
Honey Against Radiation-induced Oral Mucositis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients. An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta- Analyses of the Literature
Authors: Gkantaifi Areti , Alongi Filippo , Vardas Emmanouil , Cuccia Francesco , Hajiioannou Jiannis , Kyrodimos Efthymios , Christopoulos Christos , Mauri Davide , Charalampakis Nikolaos , Trogkanis Nikolaos , Tsoukalas Nikolaos , Iliadis George , Tolia Maria
Published: July 2020

Backround:

Oral mucositis (OM) consists of a major side effect of radiotherapy (RT) in
head and neck (H-N) cancer patients and natural honey is gaining more and more scientific interest
due to its beneficial effects in tissue repair.

Objective:

The aim of this review is to better clarify the preventive/therapeutic role of honey in the
management of OM in patients with H-N cancer undergoing RT with or without chemotherapy (CT).

Methods:

We used the PubMed database to retrieve journal articles and the inclusion criteria were
only reviews and meta-analyses that illustrated the effective use of honey for either the prevention
or treatment of OM in H-N cancer patients receiving either RT alone or in combination with CT.

Results:

Our search resulted in 92 citations, of which 12 eventually fulfilled the inclusion criteria
of our study. Decreased incidence and severity of OM, extended time of occurrence of mucositis,
less weight loss and less treatment interruptions were occasionally documented with conventional
honey use in the included reviews and meta-analyses. In contrast to conventional honey, manuka
honey proved to be weak in improving OM management in the small number of included reviews
in our search.

Conclusion:

Conventional honey might constitute a highly promising natural product against OM
attracting much scientific interest due to its easy accessibility and low financial cost. Hence, the
lack of studies with high evidence requires further advanced research to enhance the existing
knowledge about the potential value of honey in radiation-induced OM in H-N cancer patients.
A Backward Scenario Planning Overview of the Greenhouse Gas Emission in Iran by the End of the Sixth Progress Plan
Authors: Norouzi Nima , Dehghani Mohammad Ali
Published: July 2020

Taking Iran as the 7th Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission source of the world, the
country contains a high potential for the emission management plans and studies. As the
economy is a significant factor in the greenhouse gas emission, studying the economy and
GHG emission integrated relations must be taken into account of every climate change and
environmental management plan. This paper investigates the relationships among the economic,
demographic, foreign policies, and many other domestic and foreign parameters,
which are illustrated by sixth Iranian document over development and GHG emission in
three progress scenarios made for this plan. In this paper, all the significant GHG emissions
such as CO2, SO2, NOx, hydrocarbons, and CO in the period of 2014-2020 are being studied.
As the results show, the number of emissions is directly related to domestic and foreign
parameters, which means a better economic status in Iran causes an increase in the number
of emissions. The foreign policies are more effective in the Iranian economy and emissions
than the domestic policies and parameters. The scenarios and the results show that the Iranian
economy and energy systems have a significant potential for efficiency development
plans. However, one thing is clear that Iranian emissions will be increased to 800 million
tons by the end of the plan period (by 2021). This significant increase in the amount indicates
the importance of optimization and efficiency development plans in Iran, which is
predicted to control and fix this increment around 3-4%.
An Overview of Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Global Havoc
Authors: Dar Zahid , Chauhan Lucky , Chauhan Monika , Kaur Navpreet , Kaur Tanzeer , Dhingra Neelima
Published: July 2020

:

The world has been pushed to the edge of a precipice commonly been addressed to as
Coronavirus S (SARS-CoV2), one of the world’s most widespread viral pandemic in recent times. Many
studies are underway and investigating the new role of existing drugs, exploring the safety and efficacy
of recently developed vaccines, after getting detailed insights into the behavioural characteristics of
SARS-CoV2. Presently supportive and symptomatic treatment, along with practices like disease surveillance,
contact tracing, and early diagnosis may help control the future of COVID-19 outbreaks. An effort
has been made to compile the information about coronavirus; its clinical manifestations, differential
diagnosis, preventive aspects, and therapeutic options as a review.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF AUDIO VISUAL AS LEARNING MEDIA WITH THE THEME OF MY RESIDENCE AREA ON THE 4TH GRADE STUDENTS AT SDN KEPATIHAN 01 JEMBER
Authors: Oktaria Eris , Fitriyah Chumi , Finnaly Zetty
Published: July 2020

AbstractThis research was conducted in class IV of Kepatihan Elementary School 01 Jember with 38 research subjects. The purpose of this study is to describe the process and find out the results of the development of audio visual as learning media with the theme of my residence area on the 4th grade students at SDN Kepatihan 01 Jember. This type of research is research and development. This development research uses ADDIE model type (Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The data analysis technique in this study used a validation sheet of audio visual learning media by the media expert validator and the material expert validator, and student learning outcomes assessment sheets and student responses. The results of the research data analysis showed the effectiveness of the results of the validation carried out by the two validators obtained results of 81,7 while the results obtained from the student learning outcomes test were 94,7% and student responses amounted to 73,7% so that it can be concluded that the audio visual learning media has very fasible and effective criteria try out. Keywords: audio visual media, effectiveness of learning outcomes and responses
Fostering Independent Learning of English Verb Tense, Aspect and Voice Forms at the Tertiary Level
Authors: Apse Vineta , Farneste Monta
Published: July 2020

The prior research on typical errors in student tests on tenses (Apse and Farneste, 2014) demonstrated that first-year undergraduates who were majoring in modern languages and business encountered such problems as distinction between the verb-aspect forms, which were followed by the verb tense forms and the combination of both. Although students had studied English as a Foreign Language for almost ten years, they still could not distinguish between the use of the present and past tenses in the given context. One of the reasons for student problems was insufficient practice of independent learning. Thus, the present study was focusing on designing exercises which were related to the content and the skills required for the completion of the study programme and which could foster developing independent study skills. The research was a case study. Undergraduate students from full-time studies (22 students) were selected. The results of the pre-test-post-test design showed that doing the selftest and several practice exercises helped students to improve the use of verb forms. The views collected with the help of a questionnaire survey revealed that half of the students considered useful the provided self-test, and they had retaken it before the final test in class, but only few of the students had also done the electronically available additional exercises for self-study.
Aprendizajes corporales en la escuela
Authors: Sardi Valeria , Ocampo Luz Diana , Vega Pulido Violetta
Published: July 2020

En este trabajo nos proponemos presentar algunos avances del proyecto de investigación interinstitucional “Saberes corporales” (Cinde-UNP) que tiene por objetivo indagar los modos en que se configura la apropiación de saberes desde las corporalidades de estudiantes secundarios, docentes en formación y en ejercicio en instituciones educativas de Bogotá y Medellín (Colombia), y Ensenada, Berisso y La Plata (Argentina). En este sentido, en este artículo desarrollamos el análisis de cartografías corporales de estudiantes de escuelas secundarias y profesores en formación. Para ello, asumimos un enfoque desde el paradigma de la complejidad, ya que consideramos que el estudio de los aprendizajes corporales exige una perspectiva transdisciplinar relacional que vincule a cada uno con lo otro que lo configura y lo integra a su tiempo, espacio y a la trama compleja de significados que cada sujeto configura en el proceso de apropiación de saberes.
THE EFFECT OF DEFERRED INCOME TAX ON A COMPANY’S FINANCIAL RESULTS
Authors: Pauch Dariusz , Goyke Katarzyna
Published: July 2020

The purpose of the article is to present the principles of deferred income tax and to show its impact on a company’s financial result. The article contains a comprehensive, synthetic theoretical approach to the issue of deferred income tax and is enriched with examples of calculations, which means that in addition to the theoretical layer, it brings additional practical value. The essence of deferred income tax, the stages of its determination, and the significance of temporary differences as a basis for calculations, are presented. To implement the research problem, the authors used an example simulation in which the impact of deferred income tax on a company’s financial results was presented. The conducted research showed that deferred income tax might have a positive or negative effect on the net financial result of a given entity, depending on whether the enterprise identifies more temporary negative or positive differences.
In-hospital mortality predictors after surgery for Stanford type A aortic dissection - single-center five-year experience
Authors: Zdravkovic Ranko , Redzek Aleksandar , Susak Stamenko , Tatic Milanka , Videnovic Nebojsa , Majdevac Slavica , Vujic Vanja , Vuckovic-Karan Jelena , Miljkovic Tatjana , Velicki Lazar
Published: July 2020

Introduction/Objective. Stanford type A aortic dissection is a surgical emergency associated with high mortality. The aim of this study was to determine which group of patients and which characteristics were associated with postoperative, in-hospital mortality. Methods. The retrospective study included 116 patients with type A aortic dissection surgically treated over a five-year period. The association between postoperative, in-hospital mortality and patient characteristics was examined. Results. Total postoperative, in-hospital mortality was 22.4% (26 out of 116 patients). The variables that, after a multivariate analysis, showed a direct correlation with mortality were as follows: admission creatinine value [OR 1.026 (1.006?1.046), p = 0.009], C-reactive protein (CRP) > 10 mg/L [OR 4.764 (1.066?21.283), p = 0.041], and stroke [OR 6.097 (1.399?26.570), p = 0.016]. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve showed that creatinine could be a good predictor of mortality (area under the ROC curve = 0.767; p < 0.0005). The cut-off point was 124.5 ?mol/L. The sensitivity was 65% and the specificity was 80%. The cut-off point for CRP was 14.5 mg/L ? sensitivity 71.4%, specificity 75% (area under the ROC curve = 0.702, p = 0.021). Conclusion. Surgery for type A aortic dissection is still associated with relatively high mortality. A lower chance of survival may be indicated by elevated admission creatinine and CRP values, as well as stroke.
Metabolic effects of an SGLT2 inhibitor (dapagliflozin) during a period of acute insulin withdrawal and development of ketoacidosis in people with type 1 diabetes.
Authors: Herring Roselle A , Shojaee-Moradie Fariba , Garesse Robert , Stevenage Mary , Jackson Nicola , Fielding Barbara A. , Mendis Agampodi , Johnsen Sigurd , Umpleby A.Margot , Davies Melanie , Russell-Jones David L
Published: July 2020

Objective: To determine the effect of SGLT2
inhibitor dapagliflozin on glucose flux, lipolysis and ketone body
concentrations during insulin withdrawal in people with type 1 diabetes.

Research Design
and Methods: A double-blind placebo controlled
crossover study with a 4-week wash out period was performed in 12 people with
type 1 diabetes using insulin pump therapy.
Participants received dapagliflozin or placebo in random order for 7
days. Stable isotopes were infused to measure the rate of glucose production (Ra),
disappearance (Rd) and lipolysis. At isotopic steady state insulin was
withdrawn and the study terminated after 600 minutes or earlier if blood
glucose reached 18mmol/L, bicarbonate <15mmol/L, venous pH <7.35 or
capillary ketones >5.0 mmol/L.

Results: At
baseline, glucose Ra was significantly higher
with dapagliflozin than placebo. Following insulin withdrawal, plasma glucose
concentrations at the end point were significantly
lower with dapagliflozin than placebo and AUC0-180min glucose Rd and
AUC0-180min β-hydroxybutyrate (BOHB)
were significantly higher. There was a small but significantly higher AUC0-180min
glycerol Ra (measure of lipolysis) with dapagliflozin. Non-esterified fatty acid
concentrations were not different between treatments.

When
divided by BMI>27 and <27kg/m2, basal glucose Ra and BOHB, and
AUC0-180min glycerol Ra were significantly higher in the low BMI
group with dapaglifozin versus placebo treatment.

Conclusions: During
insulin withdrawal
the increase in BOHB with dapaglifozin may
be partially due to increased lipolysis.
However reduced renal excretion, reduced BOHB uptake by peripheral tissues or a
metabolic switch to increase ketogenesis within the liver may also
play a role.
BASIC TEACHING SKILL OF BALINEES COUNSELOR AT BANJAR DISTRIC BULELENG REGENCY
Authors: Dewi Ni Luh Degeng Ratna , Putrayasa Ida Bagus , Paramartha I Ketut
Published: July 2020

This researche aimed at (1) describing basic skill of Balinees counselor at Banjar distric, Buleleng regency, (2) The problem in implementing basic skill of Balinees counselor, (3) The factor causing the problem in implementing basic skill of Baliness councelor, (4) The solution describing based on the real factors in implementing basic skill of Balinees coubselor in learning procces. The design of this research is descriptive qualitative. The sample were 12 people of Balinees counselor from Buleleng regency. Data collection technique used interviewing and observation. The analysis of data was started from data reduction, proccessing/displaying, and given solution. The results of this research was most of the Balinees counselor did not apply basic skill of teaching to teach Balinees language efficiently and maximally. It was proven with (1) the diffuculty of the Balinees counselor in mastering the content of learning as a result they were difficult to teach the content of Balinees language to the learner in learning procces. (2) Lack of interest of the learning to deeply learn about Baliness language. (3) Lack of facilities in supporting Baliness counselor in teaching as a result they got a difficulty in sharing knowledge to the learner. The solution given by the researcher were staurted from variating technique of teaching of Baliness to learner in learning procces, being discipline in mastering class or atmosphere of the class during learning procces. In addition, the researcher provided correlative media in implementing basic skill of Baliness counselor. In summary, the result of this research done was not effective.
Pengaruh Penerapan Good Corporate Governance dan Keberadaan Awig-Awig terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Lembaga Perkreditan Desa dengan Budaya Tri Hita Karana sebagai Variabel Moderasi
Authors: Jayantari Putu Rima , Gorda A.A. Ngurah Eddy Supriyadinata
Published: July 2020

This study aimed to determine the influence of the implementation Good Corporate Governance and the existence of awig - awig on the financial performance of LPD with Tri Hita Karana culture as a moderated variable in the LPD in Mengwi sub-district. This study used a saturated sampling method and the data analysis technique used was Moderated Regression Analysis. T test results show that:1) Good Corporate Governance had a positive effect on Financial Performance; 2) The existence of Awig-awig had a positive effect on financial performance; 3) Tri Hita Karana Culture strengthens the influence of Good Corporate Governance on Financial Performance; 4) Tri Hita Karana's culture strengthens the influence of Awig-awig's Existence on Financial Performance.
Diagnóstico sobre hábitos de estudio en universitarios de nuevo ingreso como herramienta para identificar oportunidades de mejora
Authors: Román Fuentes Juan Carlos , Franco Gurría Rafael Timoteo , Román Julián Rebeca
Published: July 2020

Con el objetivo de diagnosticar los hábitos que los universitarios de nuevo ingreso declaran cuando desarrollan actividades relacionadas con el estudio, para identificar áreas de oportunidad que sirvan como referente al emprender procesos de rediseño curricular y de planeación académica, esta aportación indaga sobre las prácticas que los estudiantes suelen realizar de forma cotidiana cuando se trata de estudiar. Esto mediante la aplicación de un test que identifica hábitos que los estudiantes poseen cuando son matriculados en alguna de las cinco licenciaturas (Administración, Contaduría, Gestión Turística, Sistemas Computacionales y Diseño de Software) que ofrece la Facultad de Contaduría y Administración, Campus I (FCA, CI) de la Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas (Unach). El instrumento utilizado se adaptó del planteado por Huidobro, Gutiérrez y Condemarín (2000). Así, al final, constó de 39 reactivos con respuestas dicotómicas (Sí / No), a través de las cuales se midieron ocho dimensiones: Ambiente físico, Estado fisiológico, Distribución de tiempo, Lectura, Técnicas de estudio, Preparación de pruebas, Concentración y Actitud hacia el estudio. Mediante plataforma electrónica, la aplicación fue autoadministrada, y se abarcó a toda la población matriculada en las cinco licenciaturas de cada ciclo escolar participante: un total de 1630 estudiantes. De manera general, los resultados arrojan que en promedio cerca de 8 (7.9) de cada 10 estudiantes tiene dificultades para realizar actividades relacionadas con la lectura y 6 (5.9) de cada 10 declara problemas para distribuir el tiempo. Asimismo, a nivel global, en promedio 23 % de los participantes obtiene ponderaciones aceptables solo en dos de las ocho dimensiones exploradas (aunque por licenciatura este promedio presenta diferencias importantes); 26 % entre tres y cuatro; 30 % entre cinco y seis, y solo 21 % declara siete u ocho dimensiones aceptables. Estos resultados podrán emplearse como referentes para diseñar en el futuro programas sistemáticos y diferenciados de intervención académica que permitan fomentar y mejorar la lectura, las técnicas de distribución de tiempo, la mejora de la concentración y la creación de las condiciones físicas propicias para estudiar, e incluso para diseñar programas de capacitación sistemática del personal docente.
Zakat Atas Hak Kekayaan Intelektual Perspektif Teori An-Namaâ€™ Yusuf Qaradhawi
Authors: Prakoso Imam Agung
Published: July 2020

This article aims to find out the Intellectual Property Rights according to an-Namaâ€™ Yusuf Qardhawi theory Qardhawi' and how the zakat is calculated. The underlying theories used in this study are zakat theory an-Namaâ€™, zakat profession, intellectual property right as a form of wealth, and intangible property. This study is a content analysis using normative legal approach. The research method used in this study is library research by collecting the data from primary and secondary data. The data is analyzed using interactive model. The findings showed that zakat on Intellectual Property Rights based on an-Namaâ€™ theory by Yusuf Qaradhawi is a part of zakat on profession because IPRs have economic value, obtained from intellectual creativity manifested in the forms of works. Therefore, IPRs are a form of intangible property that could develop. In addition, the calculation of zakat on IPR is 2.5% of the income earned after deducted by tax obligations.
Cypro-Minoan writing (1500 В.С.). The view from the outsider
Authors: Andreeva Tatiana
Published: July 2020

This article is devoted to the problems of the origin of the cypro-Minoan script (1500 B.C). The author proposes to revise some of the ideas about its origin that have been established since the last century. In particular, the statements concerning the Cretan script as the basis of the Cypriot letter will be questioned. The author does not believe that the Cretan hieroglyphic seals contain text, but believes that the images are separate pictograms, the meaning of which is linked to a separate seal. And “linear letter A” can't come from them. There is no connection between the characters of “linear A” and the characters of the Cypriot script that are completely different in their style. The author suggests that the latter arose independently on the basis of Neolithic pictographs, and was influenced by the hieroglyphs of Egypt and luvian writing. Therefore, we believe that the Cyprus letter is not legally called Minoan. A careful study of the Enkomi Tablet, Fragment 3 (Table 2), has led us to the following conclusion. It is not related to other Fragments found in the same place (Table 3), and differs significantly from them. We have identified four separate zones for filling in Fragment 3 (Table 9). When you increase the surface of the latter, you can clearly see the drawing images that we call "second-level signs". Additional images are mostly present on Fragment 3, which makes this artifact a unique piece.
HARMONISASI POLA ASUH KELUARGA TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN SOSIAL EMOSIONAL ANAK USIA DINI
Authors: Marlisa Lusi
Published: July 2020

Keberagaman dalam pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak usia dini berbeda pada setiap individu. Pengalaman belajar yang disajikan kepada anak usia dini haruslah disesuaikan dengan keunikan masing masing individu, sehingga selama masa perkembangan anak mengalami peningkatan yang dinamis bukannya statis, ditopang dengan pola asuh orang tua dalam membentuk kesiapan dan kemampuan anak dalam mengolah emosi dan bersosialisasi dalam lingkungan masyarakat. Karena polemik yang dirasakan saat ini, terletak pada pola asuh dan sikap yang diambil orangtua saat mendidik anak. Sehingga yang terjadi adalah pola asuh orangtua memberi sumbangan kepribadian kepada anak ketika anak menjadi dewasa yang disebabkan oleh pilihan pilihan dan sikap orangtua selama mendidik anak.
Persistencia de los efectos de la descompactación del suelo con paratill
Authors: Perdomo Luis Ignacio , Rollhauser Martin , Melani Esteban , Guilino Facundo , Draghi Laura , Jorajuria Daniel , Sarli Guillermo , Villarreal Rafael , Lozano Luis , Soracco German , Garcia Mirta , Palancar Telmo
Published: July 2020

En la Argentina predomina como sistema productivo la siembra directa donde la ausencia de remoción y eltránsito de máquinas cada vez más pesadas han incrementado los problemas de compactación. Para revertireste fenómeno se utilizan descompactadores. Existen datos dispares de cuán prolongada es la duración delefecto de descompactación. Se realizó un ensayo utilizando un descompactador angulado lateral (Paratill) en un suelo Hapludol Thapto Árgico. A los dos años se evaluó la resistencia a la penetración, la densidad aparente, la infiltración y la producción de materia seca comparando el tratamiento descompactado con el testigo (sin descompactar). No se encontraron diferencias en densidad aparente ni en infiltración entre ambos tratamientos.Hubo diferencias en la resistencia a la penetración donde el tratamiento testigo alcanzó valores mayores aldescompactado en parte del perfil trabajado y aún debajo de la profundidad máxima alcanzada. La materia seca producida en el tratamiento descompactado duplicó a la del testigo evidenciando que el efecto de ladescompactación se mantiene dos años después de realizada. Se concluye que el efecto de la descompactación se evidencia aún dos años después de efectuada en el parámetro resistencia a la penetración y que el cultivo percibe estos efectos.
Development and Validation of an LC-MS/MS Method for Protodioscin Identification and Quantification in Herbal Supplements with Tribulus terrestris L.
Authors: Ștefănescu Ruxandra , Farczadi Lenard
Published: July 2020

Tribulus terrestris L. (TT) became a very popular plant due to its effects in sexual disorders. The pharmacological actions seem to be related with its content in sterolic saponins. Protodioscin has been reported to be the main compound from TT products with anabolic effects. Because of the popularity of the plant, numerous herbal supplements are consumed around the world. Quantification of steroidal saponins through HPLC methods is sometimes difficult. Several methods have been proposed but not all are reproducible. The aim of this study was to validate a LC MS/MS method for quantification of protodioscin in herbal supplements. Two herbal supplements found on the Romanian market have been chosen for this study. The compounds were separated on a C18 column with ammonium acetate buffer and acetonitrile as mobile phase. The ionization was performed in electrospray negative mode and detection of protodioscin was made by monitoring the sum of ions m/z 737.41, m/z 739.42 and m/z 755.42. In one of the herbal supplements, protodioscin was under the limit of quantification. In conclusion a simple and rapid method is proposed for the quantification of protodioscin in herbal supplements.
Hydrogen Production and Its Storage from Solar Energy
Authors: Doğan E. E.
Published: July 2020

The aim of this study is to increase the energy efficiency of the solar panel, to make the waste heat generated under the panel efficient and to store the electrical energy produced from solar panels in the form of hydrogen in boron nitride and boron carbide. Characterization of boron nitride and boron carbide was carried out with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy-attenuated total reflectance (FTIR-ATR), differential thermal and thermogravimetric analysis (DTA/TG), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) and scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM/EDX). The specific surface areas and pore sizes of the boron nitride and boron carbide were determined as 78 and 20 m2/g; and 3.8 and 11.1 nm, respectively. DTA/TG thermograms showed that boron nitride degraded in one step in the temperature range of 30-550°C and boron carbide degraded in two steps. From experimental studies, approximately 8.7% energy efficiency was achieved and hydrogen energy was costless produced from a renewable energy source excluding system costs. Moreover, it was found that 276% and 208% more hydrogen could be stored in the boron compounds, the boron nitride had more hydrogen storage capacity, and the electrical efficiency of the panel was increased.
Normal complex contact metric manifolds admitting a semi symmetric metric connection
Authors: Vanli Aysel Turgut , Ünal Inan , Özdemir Dilek
Published: July 2020

In this paper, we study on normal complex contact metric manifold admitting a semi symmetric metric connection. We obtain curvature properties of a normal complex contact metric manifold admitting a semi symmetric metric connection. We also prove that this type of manifold is not conformal flat, concircular flat, and conharmonic flat. Finally, we examine complex Heisenberg group with the semi symmetric metric connection.