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Drogas, Normas e Representações Sociais: Uma Análise de Conteúdos Evocados em Diferentes Contextos
Authors: Sá Oliveira Sousa Yuri , De Souza Santos Maria de Fátima , Apostolidis Thémis , Lira dos Santos Aléssio Renata
Published: August 2021

A droga é um objeto polissêmico, simbolicamente construído e regulado por saberes, práticas e normas sociais. A presente pesquisa buscou analisar a dimensão normativa das representações sociais sobre drogas em três contextos de produção simbólica. Participaram do estudo 169 pessoas, que responderam a questionários de associação livre de palavras com o termo indutor “drogas” em um contexto pessoal de referência e dois contextos de substituição (conforme imaginavam que responderiam “a maioria das pessoas” e os “usuários de drogas”). Os dados foram submetidos a análises lexicais e os resultados evidenciaram temas como dependência química, prazer, violência e criminalidade. O contexto “maioria das pessoas” ativou especificamente elementos negativos relacionados às drogas e seus usuários, enquanto o contexto “usuários de drogas” ativou elementos positivos e ambivalentes relacionados ao prazer do consumo. Apesar das especificidades encontradas, palavras ligadas à dependência química foram expressivamente evocadas nos três contextos de coleta. Conclui-se que os conteúdos normativos do campo evidenciam processos de moralização, patologização e criminalização do uso e do usuário de drogas, mas a sua expressão é regulada distintivamente por normas antidrogas e antipreconceito.
Impulsividade em Adolescentes em Vulnerabilidade às Substâncias Psicoativas: Proposta de Avaliação Neuropsicológica
Authors: Biajoni Maíra , Uehara Emmy
Published: August 2021

Na adolescência, a reduzida capacidade de julgamento crítico e de controlar impulsos têm sido associados com o atraso da maturação do córtex pré-frontal (CPF). Entre outras estruturas, o CPF é apontado como a região do cérebro humano a se desenvolver mais tardiamente. Além disso, ele é responsável pelo desenvolvimento de habilidades cognitivas que permitem ao sujeito alcançar objetivos de forma mais satisfatória. Pela imaturidade desse sistema, comportamentos desajustados ou inapropriados, como a vulnerabilidade ao uso de substâncias podem ocorrer, com mais frequência, na adolescência. Assim sendo, o objetivo deste estudo é desenvolver um protocolo de pesquisa em avaliação neuropsicológica direcionado a adolescentes brasileiros que auxilie na identificação de jovens propensos ao consumo de substâncias. Quando esse comportamento já está instaurado, pode ser possível avaliar se existe relação com a dificuldade em controlar impulsos e, se for o caso, conduzir a estimulações mais focais. Sugere-se que estudos futuros se debrucem na construção e validação de novos instrumentos nacionais voltados para esta demanda para que protocolos mais completos possam fornecer suporte à definição de comportamentos alvos de intervenção.
Avaliação do Otimismo: Revisão dos Instrumentos Disponíveis no Brasil
Authors: Santos Laís , Nakano Tatiana
Published: August 2021

O presente estudo buscou mapear os instrumentos utilizados no Brasil para a avaliação do otimismo, bem como identificar suas qualidades psicométricas. Uma revisão das publicações indexadas nas bases de dados eletrônicas Index Psi, PePSIC, SciELO, BVS, PsycINFO e banco de teses e dissertações da CAPES foi realizada. Após a aplicação dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão, verificou-se a utilização de cinco diferentes instrumentos nas pesquisas analisadas. Quanto à faixa etária, dois foram desenvolvidos para o público infantil, um para adolescentes e dois para adultos. Sobre as qualidades psicométricas, os cinco instrumentos apresentaram evidências de validade (de construto e com base na relação com outras variáveis) e precisão (consistência interna e teste-reteste). Salienta-se a necessidade de outros estudos psicométricos com os instrumentos, dada a relevância da avaliação do otimismo em contextos diversos. Desse modo, os conhecimentos gerados poderão subsidiar a prática profissional e saúde da população.
Qualidade de Vida de Pessoas com Vitiligo: Um Estudo Exploratório Brasileiro
Authors: Do Bú Emerson Araújo , Alexandre Maria Edna Silva , Santos Vitória Medeiros
Published: August 2021

O Vitiligo é uma doença dermatológica caracterizada pela presença de máculas hipopigmentadas na pele. Considerando-se que seus efeitos não se limitam a dimensão biológica do sujeito, se supõem impactos negativos na qualidade de vida de seus portadores. Nesse contexto, sabendo-se da incipiência de pesquisas brasileiras que busquem entender aspectos alusivos da qualidade de vida deste público, buscou-se no presente estudo verificar a relação entre variáveis sociodemográficas de pessoas com Vitiligo, assim como suas percepções de discriminação e gravidade da afecção em suas qualidades de vida. Trata-se de um estudo quantitativo de cunho descritivo e exploratório, em que participaram 200 brasileiros com Vitiligo, a maioria do sexo feminino (73%), de cor de pele branca (50,5%) e prevalentemente residentes do Sudeste do Brasil (31,02%). Para a coleta de dados, utilizou-se um questionário sociodemográfico e a escala Vitiligo-specific health-related quality of life instrument (VitiQoL). Os resultados apontaram que participantes do sexo feminino, de cor de pele negra, de baixa renda e com acromias em áreas de fácil percepção social demonstraram piores índices de qualidade de vida. Discute-se os achados com a literatura pertinente e espera-se que os mesmos contribuam para o desenvolvimento de políticas públicas de intervenção junto a brasileiros com Vitiligo.
Influence of Climatic Conditions on Dynamic Performance of Solar Hybrid Heating and Cooling Systems Integrating Seasonal Borehole Thermal Energy Storages: Application to School Buildings in the Campania Region of Italy
Authors: Rosato Antonio , Ciervo Antonio , Vigliotti Renata Concetta , Toma Roxana Adina , Pellegrino Rossana , Ciampi Giovanni , Scorpio Michelangelo , Sibilio Sergio
Published: August 2021

In this paper 5 different case studies of solar hybrid heating and cooling networks serving 5 different school buildings assumed as representative of the 5 provinces of the Campania region (southern Italy) have been modelled, dynamically simulated and analyzed by means of the software TRNSYS over a 5-year period. The plants are based on the operation of solar thermal collectors coupled with a seasonal borehole thermal energy storage; the solar field is also integrated with photovoltaic panels coupled with an electric energy storage; a solar-powered adsorption system is used for covering the cooling requirements. Specific weather data files have been developed for each city based on 1-year in-situ hourly measurements to accurately take into account the influence of climatic conditions on systems’ performance; the effects of thermo-physical properties of underground associated to the different locations have also been taken into consideration according to measured data available in the literature. The proposed systems have been compared with conventional Italian heating and cooling plants from energy, environmental and economic points of view in order to assess the potential benefits, highlight the effects of both weather data and characteristics of underground as well as promote the diffusion of solar systems for Italian applications.
Correction Procedures for Temperature and Irradiance of Photovoltaic Modules: Determination of Series Resistance and Temperature Coefficients by Means of an Indoor Solar Flash Test Device
Authors: Luciani Silvia , Coccia Gianluca , Tomassetti Sebastiano , Pierantozzi Mariano , Di Nicola Giovanni
Published: August 2021

The comparison between I-V (current-voltage) curves measured on site and I-V curves declared by the manufacturer allows to detect decrease of performance and control the degradation of photovoltaic modules and strings. On site, I-V curves are usually obtained under operating conditions (OPCs), i.e. at variable solar radiation and module temperature. OPC curves must be translated into standard test conditions (STCs), at a global irradiance of 1000 W/m2 and a module temperature of 25 °C. The correction at STC conditions allows to estimate the deviation between the power of the examined module and the maximum power declared by the manufacturer. A possible translation procedure requires two correction parameters: Rs’, the internal series resistance, and k’, the corresponding temperature coefficient. The aim of this work is to determine the correction parameters carrying out specific experimental tests as indicated by IEC 60891. A set of brand-new photovoltaic modules was experimentally characterized determining their I-V curves by means of an indoor solar flash test device based on a class A+ AM 1.5 solar simulator. Using the OPC I-V curves, obtained at several conditions of irradiance and temperature, it was possible to determine the correction parameters of the photovoltaic modules being considered.
Opening up the Library
Authors: Ball Joanna , Stone Graham , Thompson Sarah
Published: August 2021

Momentum is building in the transition to open access for monographs, with a number of funders developing policies and mandates in recent years. The article argues that while libraries play an instrumental role in driving a transition to open science within their institutions this is not reflected in libraries’ approaches to collection development, which are still predicated on purchased content. Libraries are keen to demonstrate that their purchased content is relevant to users, often promoting ‘expensive’ purchased collections over open content. Rather than relegating open to a less-visible second place, the article calls for libraries to acquire and promote open content alongside, and where appropriate with higher priority, than paid-for content. In order to facilitate a transition to open access for monographs, cultural change and leadership is required within libraries to reimagine themselves around open content as the norm, with policies, practices and structures that communicate, enable and promote this shift. The article calls for a collaborative international approach.
The Economic Foundation of Library Copyright Strategies in Europe
Authors: Vitiello Giuseppe
Published: August 2021

The author critically examines the evolution of open access libraries from the TULIP project (1991) to more recent developments. At the same time, he emphasises the role of libraries as key agents of national book policies through Public Lending Rights. After having shown the difference between the scholarly communication and the book chains, both in printed and digital form, the author points to the position that libraries hold on the distribution segment of the chains and how they are unable to turn power relations among actors to their own advantage.

If content if king, organisations distributing content are normally king-makers, as the example of STM publishers clearly shows. Nevertheless, fragmentation and the assumption that what is good for libraries is also good for users do not allow libraries to understand the needs of the different stakeholders present in the value chain and provide appropriate services to them. This aspect is emphasised further in the book trade, where libraries have been hesitant in realising the economic foundation of copyright regulations which consists of trading off “the costs of limiting access to a work against the benefits of providing incentives to create the work in the first place” (Landes & Posner).

After having examined library copyright strategies both in the book trade and in scholarly communication with a thorough discussion on (e-)lending and controlled digital lending, the author claims that copyright regulations are not written in the sky but on a solid foundation of economic forces which shape the book and information chains. Libraries’ strategies should aim to reinforce their relevance in the distribution segment and demonstrate their ability to provide services to all actors in the value chain. This role should also impact on the normalisation of library-publisher relations.
Open Journal Systems as a Pedagogical Tool to Teach and Learn Scholarly Publishing
Authors: Koskinen Kimmo , Roinila Markku , Syvälahti Kati
Published: August 2021

Academic libraries play a pivotal role in promoting open science, providing essential services for opening research and education. The library has also a key role in increasing awareness of open educational resources and practices. Editori is an open journal service at the University of Helsinki designed with an educational focus, providing simultaneously a contribution to the rising trend of university-based and library-based publishing. We show how this service, based on Open Journal Systems (OJS), can be applied as a pedagogical tool for teaching scholarly publishing skills to university students. In 2019 Helsinki University Library initiated a pilot project together with the Working Seminar of Doctoral Programme in Philosophy, Arts and Society of the Arts Faculty of the University of Helsinki. We outline expected pedagogical outcomes from the project, relating to scholarly communication skills, report feedback from teachers and students and discuss implications for future service development. In sum, students and teachers found the Editori platform intuitive and easy to use, although the learning curve for course leaders was considered steep in the initial phase.
Values and Value Orientations of Adolescents and Young People in Pre-Pandemic and Pandemic Situations
Authors: Antoci Diana
Published: August 2021

The article offers a theoretical analysis of the incorrect overlapping of the terms competence and value, value and belief, the confusion in using the terms value and value orientation and, as a result, the definitions of the concepts value and value orientation are proposed. The study aims to determine the dynamic and specifics of value manifestation in contemporary adolescents and young people in pre-pandemic and pandemic situations. The main part of the article is dedicated to the presentation of obtained experimental data research received by four instruments used to get the most complex data regarding values and value orientations held by subjects. The focus of this article is on specificity of values held/maintained by contemporary adolescents and young people, relationship between terminal and instrumental values, significance of value differences in adolescents and young people, the changes that occurred in the value orientations during the pandemic period.
Kilka uwag w kwestii nowych hipotez na temat stanu zdrowia Gajusza Juliusza Cezara
Authors: Bartnik Agnieszka
Published: August 2021

Gajuszowi Juliuszowi Cezarowi poświęcono niezliczoną liczbę prac. Wszystkie aspekty życia wodza budziły zainteresowanie badaczy. Informacje na temat stanu zdrowia słynnego polityka przekazali m.in. Swetoniusz, Pliniusz Starszy, Appian z Aleksandrii, Plutarch z Cheronei czy Kasjusz Dion. Zachowane relacje są mocno fragmentaryczne, a ich autorzy nie byli medykami, co znacząco wpływa na jakość przekazu. Niemniej opisane przez antycznych pisarzy objawy jasno wskazują na problemy zdrowotne, z którymi musiał się borykać Cezar. Fragmentaryczność opisów oraz brak materiału kostnego uniemożliwiają jednoznaczne określenie, na jaką chorobę cierpiał słynny polityk. Z tego powodu powstał szereg hipotez dotyczących przyczyn opisywanych w źródłach ataków. Wśród najpopularniejszych wymieniano epilepsję, chorobę Meniera, guz mózgu, neurosyfilis, zakażenie pasożytami czy chorobę Hartnupów. W ostatnich latach wspominano także o celiakii. Ze względu na brak możliwości przebadania „pacjenta” wszystkie pozostają w sferze hipotez niemniej obecnie. Biorąc pod uwagę objawy zaobserwowane u Cezara, najbardziej prawdopodobną chorobą wydaje się guz mózgu lub seria mikroudarów. Niezwykle ciekawą i prawdopodobną opcją wydaje się choroba Hartnupów, ale ze względu na jej dziedziczny charakter problem należy przebadać i omówić szerzej, uwzględniając cały ród Juliuszów.
O Leoncjuszu i jego zmaganiach o cesarski tron w latach 484–488. Raz jeszcze
Authors: Leszka Mirosław J.
Published: August 2021

Artykuł poświęcony jest uzurpatorowi Leoncjuszowi, który w 484 r. wystąpił przeciw cesarzowi Zenonowi. Urodził się on zapewne w rodzinie należącej do kręgów prowincjonalnej arystokracji, co umożliwiło mu odebranie dobrego wykształcenia. Co do pochodzenia etnicznego, to wbrew dość powszechnej w nauce opinii, że pochodził z Izaurii, trzeba wskazać, że równie dobrze można uznać, że wywodził się z Syrii (o czym bezpośrednio mówi Teofanes). Co do pełnienia przez niego stanowiska magister militum per Thracias, to wydaje się, że mógł je sprawować w latach 478–482 (nie ma pewności, że był nim w 484 r.). Najpewniej znał się w otoczeniu Illusa jeszcze przed 481/482 r. i z nim wyruszył na Wschód, gdy ten przejmował stanowisko magister militum i pozostał u jego boku do 484 r., kiedy wybuchł otwarty konflikt z Zenonem. Leoncjusz został proklamowany cesarzem, ponieważ Illus nie chciał nim zostać. Wydaje się, że ten ostatni cenił Leoncjusza i darzył go zaufaniem. Po chwili triumfu w dniu cesarskiej koronacji (19 lipca 484 r.) Leoncjusz raptem w dwa miesiące później – po klęsce sił dowodzonych przez Illusa w bitwie z siłami cesarskimi – musiał schronić się w twierdzy Papyrion, w której spędził około czterech lat, czekając na śmierć. Ta ostatnia spotkała go z rąk cesarskich żołnierzy w 488 r.
Baldwin z Boulogne w opinii Anny Komneny na kartach "Aleksjady"
Authors: Pełech Tomasz
Published: August 2021

Artykuł porusza kwestię opinii Anny Komneny o Baldwinie z Boulogne w jej Aleksjadzie. Córka Aleksego I reprezentuje bizantyński ogląd świata, w którym pod koniec XI w. coraz większą i widoczniejszą rolę zaczęli odgrywać Łacinnicy, zwłaszcza w związku z rodzącym się od 1095 r. ruchem krucjatowym. Istotne okazało się wciągnięcie państw frankijskich powstałych w Outremer w orbitę cesarskiej polityki. Bizantyńskiej uwadze nie uszedł Baldwin z Boulogne, hrabia Edessy od 1097 r., który w 1100 r. koronował się na pierwszego łacińskiego króla Jerozolimy. Czterokrotne pojawia się w Aleksjadzie, dając możliwość sformułowania jego oceny na kartach dzieła. W artykule została przedstawiona teza, że Anna Komnena nie prezentuje go jako pierwszoplanowej postaci w swoim utworze. Baldwin z Boulogne odgrywa raczej skromną i marginalną rolę, związaną bądź to z potrzebami narracyjnymi, bądź też w związku z bizantyńskimi zabiegami politycznymi, mającymi na celu odzyskanie Antiochii z rąk Normanów. Pozwala to przypuszczać, że z punktu widzenia Konstantynopola nie był on szczególnie ważnym graczem na scenie politycznej, zarówno w czasie I krucjaty, jak i nawet po wyborze na króla Jerozolimy. Baldwin wyłania się z kart Aleksjady jako postać o dwóch obliczach: z jednej strony jest dobrym, energicznym dowódcą, charakteryzującym się sprytem i szerszą myślą strategiczną, a z drugiej to chciwy barbarzyńca, ponoszący jednak porażki militarne. Jego przedstawienie nie odbiega więc znacząco od ogólnego wyobrażenia Łacinników w Bizancjum w XII w.
Jan Karol Chodkiewicz (1686–1712) – szkic biograficzny młodego magnata
Authors: Wołoszyn Adam
Published: August 2021

Artykuł stanowi próbę zaprezentowania postaci Jana Karola Chodkiewicza z linii supraskiej (1686–1712), syna starosty błudeńskiego i oboźnego wielkiego litewskiego Jerzego Karola Chodkiewicza oraz Marianny Tekli z Naruszewiczów, który do tej pory nie doczekał się żadnego szerszego opracowania naukowego. Podstawę źródłową szkicu biograficznego Chodkiewicza stanowią materiały przechowywane w Archiwum Narodowym w Krakowie, w zespole Archiwum Młynowskie Chodkiewiczów. Różnorodność znajdujących się w nim dokumentów pozwoliła na możliwie jak najdokładniejsze odtworzenie jego życiorysu. Z niego wyłania się postać Jana Karola, który osierocony przez ojca w dzieciństwie zdany był na opiekę swojej matki, kolejnych ojczymów i prawnie przydzielonych opiekunów, mających zaborcze zapędy względem dóbr Chodkiewiczowskich. Mimo to odebrał staranne wykształcenie w szkołach jezuickich w Wilnie i Warszawie w okresie niepokojów polityczno-militarnych targających Rzeczpospolitą podczas wielkiej wojny północnej (1700–1721). Odznaczając się słabym zdrowiem, nie angażował się w sposób aktywny na płaszczyźnie politycznej i militarnej państwa polsko-litewskiego, a całą swoją energię skupiał na zapewnieniu integralności i rozwoju swoich dóbr ojczystych, o co musiał toczyć boje, również na gruncie sądowym, nie tylko z sąsiadami, lecz także z własnymi krewnymi. Chodkiewiczowi udało się też zapewnić ciągłość linii supraskiej, jednak jego pierworodny Adam Tadeusz, tak samo jak on, od wczesnego dzieciństwa wychowywał się bez ojca.
​Effect of Different Post-harvest Treatments of Fungicides, Botanical Oils, Food Preservatives and Packaging on Black Mould Fruit Rot of Pomegranate
Authors: Manjunatha S.N. , Vimala M. , Srinivasa D.K. , Kandapal Kavita , Ramakrishna B.M.
Published: August 2021

Background: Pomegranate is an important favourite fruit of tropical, subtropical and arid regions. In India, it is grown in almost all the states but a commercial orchard exists in Maharashtra and Gujarat. Some pathogens only attack the fruit from the inside, while the external surface of the fruit remains asymptomatic. Diseased fruit display poor shelf life and flavour quality attributes. Changes include losses in sugars, acids, characteristic aroma and development of off flavours. Therefore, identifying and quick characterization of these disease symptoms is paramount to their effective control and management. Since there is a lack of research work on pomegranate black mould fruit rot diseases caused by Aspergillus niger. Realizing the gaps concerns the environmental factors affecting the prevalence of disease development and management of disease, the present investigation was undertaken with the objective: Management of post-harvest black mould fruit rot diseases of pomegranate by different methods. Methods: The experiments were carried out at Division of Horticulture, UAS, GKVK, Bengaluru by using the variety Bhagwa with 11 treatments which are replicated four times in Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Different chemical, physical methods, food preservatives and packaging were used to control the black mould fruit rot. Result: The epidemiological studies revealed that injury to the pomegranate fruits was found to be a prerequisite for infection. All the fruits inoculated by cork-wounding, pin-pricking, scrapping and rubbing method exhibited symptoms of rot. Cork-wounding proved to be the most efficient method of inoculation. Post-harvest dipping in hot water, fungicides, oils and food preservatives provided effective control of the rot. Oil suspensions were found effective in preventing the rot. Food preservatives were also found effective in preventing rot, potassium metabisulphite (KMS) 0.5 percent followed by sodium benzoate 0.5 percent proved most effective against the rot in both pre-and post-inoculation treatments. Packaging for postharvest storage showed very good performance in maintaining the quality of pomegranate fruits up to 12 weeks.
Prevalence of Stunting According to WHO Growth Standards and Indonesian Growth Reference Charts: A Descriptive Study from Blega Sub-District
Authors: Hilmy Nafiys , Fatharani Maitsa'
Published: August 2021

Stunting is one of the remaining health issues in Indonesia and its prevalence was still high in the last decades. There are two types of growth charts that can be used in recording the child's growth: growth standards and growth references. In recent times, the selection of the suitable growth charts has become a subject of discussion in many countries. The objective of this study is to describe the prevalence of stunting according to World Health Organization Child Growth Standards (WHOCGS) and Indonesian National Growth Reference Charts (INGRC) of children under five from the Blega sub-district. The secondary data from 2884 children were collected recapitulation of the 'Bulan Timbang' program in February 2020. Z-score of length/height-for-age was plotted according to WHOCGS and INGRC. The result showed that the prevalence of stunting were lower for the INGRC than WHOCGS (5.83% and 11.17%, with p-value <0.001). There was an advantage and disadvantage when using both two growth charts. Further research is still needed to support the result of this study.

Keywords:  Stunting, World Health Organization Child Growth Standards, Indonesian National Growth Reference Charts
A Case Report: The Effect of Thread Embedding Acupuncture on Partly-Controlled Asthma
Authors: Gunawan Yusuf , Nareswari Irma , Nareswari Irma
Published: August 2021

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the respiratory tract where many cells and cellular elements play a role, especially eosinophils, IgE, and other components. Uncontrolled asthma causes the quality of the patient's life to decline. Acupuncture is one of the complementary therapies that are scientifically proven to help cure asthma. Many studies have proven that acupuncture plays a role in the anti-inflammatory process. In this case report, we used the acupuncture method of thread embedding penetration from point EX-B1 to BL13, LI11, ST36, and BL23 on both sides. Acupuncture therapy is done once when the patient first arrives. The results after 3 months observations showed that patients experienced an improvement in eosinophil count, decreased level of IgE, and increased Asthma Control Test values. The improvement showed patients were fully controlled in the first month until the end of the evaluation. Therefore, thread embedding could be a good, safe, and effective treatment for asthma in adults.Keywords: asthma, thread embedding acupuncture, anti-inflammation
Literatura jako poszukiwanie prawdy. Poetyka Gottholda Ephraima Lessinga
Authors: Giel Joanna
Published: August 2021

The aim of the article is to show the significant change in the reflections of art and literature due to Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729–1781). It consists of three essential parts. Firstly, I present the historical and philosophical context which influenced Lessing’s point of view on art and literature. Secondly, according to Lessing’s theoretical writings, I move on to the most important aspects of his poetry, which are inter alia the liberation of the scheme of French classicism and the approach to Greek antiquity. Theory and practice were for Lessing closely connected. Therefore I establish in the third part of the article examples of Lessing’s domestic tragedies in which the author fulfils the scheme he presented in theoretical writings.
Bezprzedmiotowa figuracja i realna abstrakcja. Wątki abstrakcyjne w malarstwie przedstawiającym
Authors: Huculak Łukasz
Published: August 2021

The paper refers to the mutual relations between abstract and figurative painting, from the Renaissance to the present. By referring to the rationalism and conceptualism of iconology related to realism and the phenomenological purity of Dutch realism, it emphasizes the idealistic foundations or effects of trends in painting considered realistic. In turn, demonstrating the presence of sensual aspects in abstract art, it examines the possibility of considering reality as an abstract phenomenon and asks about the relevance of the conflicting understandings of both categories, especially with regard to the tendency to mix these two orders in current painting trends.
Current Taxonomic Status of Three Coastal Endemic Species of Acacia s.l. (Fabaceae: Mimosoideae) in Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Sampath Kumar K. , Arumugam S. , Kathiresan K.
Published: August 2021

This paper deals with three endemic species occurring in Tamil Nadu, viz. Acacia bolei R.P. Subhedar, A. pseudowightii Thoth. and A. tanjorensis Ragup. & al., all three originally recorded from coasts. As the irst species has been declared extinct, detailed accounts with regard to accepted names, synonymy and characteristic features of the remaining two species are provided and discussed in detail. Acacia minutifolia Ragup. & al., replaced by A. pseudowightii Thoth., is now treated conspeci ic with Vachellia eburnea (L.f.) P.J.H. Hurter & Mabb., distributed in Indian Subcontinent extending to Iran & Oman. Senegalia tanjorensis (Ragup. & al.) Kottaimuthu is found closely related with S. mellifera (Vahl) L.A. Silva & J Freitas subsp. mellifera and both are likely to be merged with further studies. The importance of Version of Record in publications is also highlighted using the names Senegalia tanjorensis (Ragup. & al.) A.S. Deshpande & Maslin (2019) Vs Senegalia tanjorensis (Ragup & al.) Kottaimuthu (2019). All these three taxa are added here to the strand lora of India.
Rotheca hexangularis - A New Synonym of Rotheca serrata (Lamiaceae)
Authors: Sarma Jintu , Borah Dipankar , Roy Dilip Kumar
Published: August 2021

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Eleven New Additions to Marine Macro Algal Flora of Karnataka Coast, India
Authors: Yadav S. K. , Palanisamy M.
Published: August 2021

The present paper reports eleven new additions of marine macro algae, comprising of one phaeophyceae and ten Rhodophyceae, to the seaweed flora of Karnataka coast, India. Besides, an updated checklist of 105 taxa under 55 genera, 31 families and 20 orders of marine macro algae (seaweeds) of Karnataka which includes 42 taxa (40%) of Rhodophyceae, 34 taxa (32%) of Chlorophyceae and 29 taxa (28%) of Phaeophyceae has also been provided.
O atestado de óbito
Authors: Jorge Maria Helena Prado de Mello , Gianvecchio Victor
Published: August 2021

A constatação e a atestação da morte são deveres do médico. O documento hábil, em nível nacional, para a atestação da morte é a Declaração de Óbito (DO). Este documento é formado por três vias autocopiativas, de cores diferentes, numeradas sequencialmente, sendo elaborado, impresso e distribuído pelo Ministério da Saúde às Secretarias Estaduais e Municipais de Saúde, seguindo, cada uma das vias, fluxo padronizado em todo o País, e possui dois objetivos fundamentais: função jurídica, que é a de fazer prova do desaparecimento do indivíduo, e função epidemiológica, que se refere aos aspectos quantitativos e qualitativos da mortalidade, sendo o documento base do Sistema de Informações sobre Mortalidade.
Monitoramento de óbitos
Authors: Bellini Júnior Antonio Carlos , Sacardo Daniele Pompei , Chacon Erivelto Luís , Cabrelon Maria Amelia Flandres , Cintra Marília , Sálvia Paulo Newton Danzi , Lucca Sérgio Roberto de , Smania Thamiris Gomes
Published: August 2021

Como fazemos o monitoramento dos óbitos no Brasil? Discutimos o processo, incluindo o fluxo de informações e atores da certificação; a importância do estabelecimento das causas básicas dos óbitos e, consequentemente, coeficientes, em dois contextos particulares: mortes por causas violentas e pandemias, em especial, COVID19. Ressaltamos o papel das autópsias verbais e dos agentes funerários, essenciais no esclarecimento das causas.
Direitos e responsabilidades do médico
Authors: Giampaoli Vera Lúcia Espinoza
Published: August 2021

A cada passar do tempo, cada vez mais a Medicina caminha ao lado do Direito, tornando necessário que os médicos estejam atentos às suas responsabilidades e aos seus direitos. Aliando a legislação pátria ao estudo de casos concretos julgados pelos Tribunais de Justiça e de Ética Profissional, são abordados, neste capítulo, temas de relevância, inerentes à atividade cotidiana do médico, como o prontuário médico - sua importância e correto preenchimento-, o termo de consentimento informado, a objeção de consciência e o desagravo público, fornecendo elementos que possam ser úteis diante do panorama legal e ético que se descortina no exercício da Medicina.
The Correlation between Sexual Dysfunction and Marital Relationship among Women with Gynaecological Problems
Authors: Nurhayati Nunung , Ulsiyah Utami Nur , Noor Suci , Marfuah Dewi , Lindayani Linlin
Published: August 2021

Women with gynaecological problems are at high risk of having sexual dysfunction because the problems could affect the marital relationship and sexual satisfaction. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between sexual dysfunction and marital relationships in women with gynaecological problems. This study was conducted using a cross-sectional study. The samples were women with gynaecological problems, aged above 18 years old, married, and able to communicate well. Patients with mental disorders were excluded from this study. Convenience sampling was used to select participants. The marital relationship was measured using a validated instrument, namely, Revised Dyadic Adjustment Scale (RDAS) and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). A total of 82 women with gynaecological problems joined our study. The majority of the respondents experienced sexual dysfunction (90.2%) and more than half of the respondents (52.4%) experienced distress in marital relationships.  There was a relationship between sexual dysfunction and marital relationship among women with gynaecological problems (p value < 0.005) and the coefficient correlation was 0.326. Sexual dysfunction may affect marital relationships in women with gynaecological problems. Healthcare professionals need to provide appropriate intervention to women with gynaecological problems as well as facilitate them to express their sexual activity.
Model Development of Implementing Nurse's Role in Improving Patient Safety in Rumah Sakit Umum Deli Medan
Authors: Halawa Afeus , Setiawan Setiawan , Syam Bustami
Published: August 2021

ABSTRACT

Patient safety has become a global issue of concern in health care. Various efforts have been made to improve patient safety in the hospital by involving the health team, one of which is a nurse, a health worker who interacts 24 hours with patients. The role of nurses is a major factor in improving patient safety in the hospital. The purpose of this study was to develop a role model for implementing nurses in improving patient safety at Rumah Sakit Umum Deli Medan. This research was a qualitative research with an action research approach involving 15 nurses as participants. Data collection was carried out by means of focus group discussions (FGD), observation, and questionnaires about the role in patient safety. The data obtained were evaluated using content analysis and simple statistics. The results of this study were in the form of a blueprint for the role model of the implementing nurse in improving patient safety, with the outcome of the increasing knowledge of the implementing nurse. The researchers concluded that proper implementation was very important to raise awareness of the importance of preventing incidents of injury to patients.

 

Keywords: Role, Nurse, Patient Safety

 

 

 

 
Case Study: Diabetic Foot Ulcer Nursing Management Using Ozone Regional Non-Invasive (ORNI)Therapy as A Combination Of Care
Authors: Arisanty Irma Puspita , Dahlia Debie -
Published: August 2021

Background: DFU patients must be treated properly less than 30 days to prevent infection spread to the bone, causes smaller opportunity to recovery and higher risk for amputation. Ozone therpay has a clearer clinical effect, affects the wound healing process, it can be seen by decreasing the length of stay. Method: Case studies of 3 DFU patients who were given ORNi therapy. Wound evaluation using Bettes-Jenssen Assessment tool skoring system. Results: There were significant improvement in these cases after given a noninvasive regional ozone therapy (ORNi) as a combination in standard treatment for 5 – 7 times. There are no sign of infection, granulation and epithelization processes were running optimal and exudate production was controlled. Conclusions and recommendation: Using ORNi therapy as an adjunct to standard care has shown a significant improvement. The rate of granulation and epithelization during 15 days of treatment has an average growth rate of granulation and epithelization up to 22%. Researchers recommend to do more research with suficcient sample size related to the use of ozone therapy as an adjunct in wound care.
Effects of Bradyrhizobium japonicum on Nitrogen Content in Soybean Leaves and Seeds Cultivated on Acidic Soils
Authors: Tshibuyi Kasu-Bandi Ben , Kitengie Kitengie Fabien , Lwamuguma Bagaluza Jonas , Bwende Nkolomini Aristote , Kasongo Lenge Emery , Kanyenga Lubobo Antoine
Published: August 2021

The legume-rhizobium symbiosis plays an important role in the nitrogen (N) assimilation of plants, more particularly in the humid tropical region where soils are deeply weathered and have poor electrochemical properties. On acidic soils of Haut-Katanga, DR Congo it is not clear how application of Bradyrhizobium japonicum affect N allocation among soybean organs (e.g., leaves, seeds). Here, we assessed the effect of Bradyrhizobium japonicum on N content of soybean leaves and seeds cultivated on acidic soils. We conducted two experiments using a split-plot setup with three replicates in two sites (i.e., Kasapa and Kanyameshi). The main plots included three strains of Bradyrhizobium plus the uninoculated control and four varieties of soybean in the subplot. We found that the different strains of Bradyrhizobium did not induce significant effects on the total N content of soybean leaves and seeds in the Kasapa site. In contrast, Bradyrhizobium affected significantly the N content of soybean leaves in the Kanyameshi site. We demonstrated that N content in the soil, which varies between the two sites, positively influences yield and nodulation. We conclude that that the efficiency of the soybean-Bradyrhizobium symbiosis and its influence on the allocation of N through soybean plants strongly depend on the chemical characteristics of the soil and particularly on the initial levels of N in the soils.
Photothermal Effects and Heat Conduction in Nanogranular Silicon Films
Authors: Kurbanova Bayan A. , Mussabek Gauhar K , Timoshenko Viktor Y. , Lysenko Vladimir , Utegulov Zhandos N.
Published: August 2021

We present the results on photothermal (PT) and heat conductive properties of nanogranular silicon (Si) films synthesized by evaporation of colloidal droplets (drop-casting) of 100 ± 50 nm sized crystalline Si nanoparticles (NP) deposited on glass substrates. Finite difference time domain (FDTD) and finite element mesh (FEM) modeling of absorbed light intensity and photo-induced spatial temperature distribution across the Si NP films were well correlated with the local temperatures measured by micro-Raman spectroscopy and used for determination of heat conductivities in the films of various thicknesses. Cubic-to-hexagonal phase transition in these films caused by laser heating was found to be heavily influenced by the film thickness and heat conductive properties of glass substrate, on which the films were deposited. Heat conductivities across the drop-casted Si nanogranular films were found to be in the range of lowest heat conductivities of other types of nanostructurely voided Si films due to enhanced phonon scattering across inherently voided topology, weak NP-NP and NP-substrate interface bonding within nanogranular Si films.
Neglected but not Forgotten: Current Trends and Limitations in Dengue Antiviral Research
Authors: Obi Juliet O. , Gutiérrez-Barbosa Hector , Chua Joel V. , Deredge Daniel J.
Published: August 2021

Dengue is the most prevalent arthropod-borne disease globally and affects approximately 2.5 billion people living in over 100 countries. The increasing geographic expansion of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes which transmit the virus has made dengue fever a global health concern. There are currently no approved antivirals available to treat dengue, and the only approved vaccine used in some countries is limited to seropositive patients. Treatment of dengue therefore remains largely supportive to date; hence research efforts are being intensified for the development of antivirals against dengue. The NS3 and NS5 nonstructural proteins have been the major targets for dengue antiviral development due to their indispensable enzymatic and biological functions in the viral replication process. NS5 is the largest and most conserved nonstructural protein encoded by flaviviruses including dengue. Its multifunctionality makes it an attractive target for antiviral development against dengue, but research efforts are hindered due to its limited structural characterization compared to the NS5 of other flaviviruses like the Zika virus. Increase in structural insights into the dengue NS5 protein will accelerate drug discovery efforts focused on NS5 as an antiviral target. In this review, we will give an overview of the current state of therapeutic development against dengue.
Association of Migraine and Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Survey.
Authors: Bin Abdulrahman Khalid A. , Alenazi Nawaf S. , Albishri Saad B. , Alshehri Faisal F.
Published: August 2021

Migraine is a primary headache disorder with a prevalence of 11.6% globally and 27% in Saudi Arabia. Irritable bowel syndrome has a prevalence of 9.2% worldwide. The prevalence of IBS has not been established nationally. However, provincial studies for both migraine and IBS have been conducted across the nation. There is a significant link between migraines and IBS globally. This identifies an association that needs to be investigated in a nationwide manner. This study aims to observe the association and the relationship between migraine and irritable bowel syndrome in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was conducted between March 2021 to June 2021 among the general population of Saudi Arabia, whose ages are 15 years old or greater. The data collection tools included MS-Q for migraine symptoms, MIGSEV scale for severity of migraine, and The IBS module of the Rome IV Diagnostic Questionnaire (R4DQ) for IBS symptoms and its subtype. With a total of 2802 participants, the majority of the study sample were males, who constituted 52.5%. Among the study's sample, the prevalence of migraine consisted of 27.4%, and the prevalence of IBS was 16.4%. The odds of having IBS in migraineurs were much higher than in those without migraines (OR 4.127; 95% CI 3.325-5.121), and the association was statistically significant (P<0.001). In conclusion, there is a strong association between migraine and irritable bowel syndrome in Saudi Arabia.
An Electrolarynx Control Method Using Myoelectric Signals from the Neck
Authors: Oe Katsutoshi ,   Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering, Daiichi Institute of Technology 1-10-2 Kokubu-chuo, Kirishima, Kagoshima 899-4395, Japan
Published: August 2021

Patients who have lost vocal cord function due to laryngeal cancer or laryngeal injury are incapable of speech because it is impossible to generate the laryngeal tone from which the voice originates. For such patients, various speech production substitutes have been devised and put into practical use. The electrolarynx is one of these speech production substitutes and it can be used with relative ease. However, the sound is sometimes difficult to hear and its quality is monotonous. Therefore, focusing on the control method to improve the articulation of the electrolarynx, we have proposed an electrolarynx controlled by myoelectric signals of the neck. The sternohyoid muscle, which is located in the superficial layer of the neck, was the source of the myoelectric signals. This muscle is active during speech, and its activity increases mainly at the time of speech in a low voice. We succeeded in detecting the surface myoelectric signals of the sternohyoid muscle and performing on/off control of the electrolarynx by signal processing. This report includes the derivation of a control function for converting into a control signal of the fundamental frequency of the electrolarynx from the relationship between the myoelectric signals and the fundamental frequency of the voice. This report also includes an evaluation of the controllability of the electrolarynx by comparing the obtained control signal with the user’s intention. Regarding the control of the fundamental frequency, we have proposed a method of control in three stages – high, medium, and low – and a method of control in two stages – high and low – and compared their performances. The results of the three-stage control indicated that the use of the logarithm as a control function for converting the myoelectric signals into the fundamental frequency of the electrolarynx succeeded in the control at an accuracy of 90% or more by changing the pitch of the generated sound depending on the subjects. It was also indicated that the error rate was as low as less than 20%, while maintaining a constant sound. This makes it clear that the use of the logarithm as a control function gives the highest controllability. The two-stage control exhibits a very high control success rate exceeding 90%, regardless of the type of control function; in particular, the control function using the logarithm exhibits a control success rate exceeding 95%. These results indicate that the electrolarynx control function obtained using the logarithmic function has excellent controllability.
Design of an Indoor Robotic Walking Care Device for Daily-Activity Activation of the Elderly
Authors: Jeong Seonghee , Aoyama Hiroki , Takahara Satoshi , Takaoka Yoshiyuki ,   Osaka Electro-Communication University 18-8 Hatsucho, Neyagawa, Osaka 572-8530, Japan,   Aino University 4-5-4 Higashioda, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0012, Japan,   PTS Co., Ltd. 1-10-14 Itachibori, Nishi, Osaka, Osaka 550-0012, Japan
Published: August 2021

In this paper, an indoor robotic walking care device to assist the daily activity of the elderly is proposed. The proposed robotic walking care device was designed to provide support for daily activities, especially standing-sitting, walking, and toileting, based on the concept of the International Classification of Functioning and a modified V-shaped process while accounting for human-machine interactions. A prototype of the proposed device was designed and built on the basis of the concept, which implemented power assisting wheels and a lifting device. Risk assessments for different use cases and risk reduction measures against possible hazards were conducted using a three-step method to ensure safety while using the device. The validity of the proposed device was quantitatively verified through preliminary tests of standing-sitting, walking, and toileting motions in a care facility.
Design of Fin-Curvature-Based Feedback Controller for Efficient Swimming
Authors: Nose Fumiaki , Sueoka Yuichiro , Nakanishi Daisuke , Sugimoto Yasuhiro , Osuka Koichi ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Osaka University 2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan,   Department of Control Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Matsue College 14-4 Nishi-ikuma, Matsue, Shimane 690-8518, Japan
Published: August 2021

Over the past few decades, biologists and engineers have attempted to elucidate the swimming mechanism of fish and developed a fish-like robot to perform fast swimming in water. Such a robot will have wide applicability in investigations and exploration in the sea. There have been many studies on fish-type robots; however, the propulsion efficiency of the introduced robots is far from that of the actual fish. The main reason is that the robot controller for generating motions is conventionally designed by trial and error, and little attention has been placed on designing a motion controller that matches the body structure of a real fish. In this paper, we present an approach that uses fin-curvature-based feedback to design a motion controller. A swimming robot composed of a body with two actuated joints and a flexible tail fin is developed. After examining the relationship between the swimming speed and tail fin curvature in feedforward (open-loop) system experiments, we propose to reflect the tail fin curvature to the actuation inputs (phase difference between the two cyclic oscillations), which will perform the efficient swimming motion. Further, the results show that implementing the proposed feedback controller in a fish-type robot makes it swim similar to a real fish. In addition, the proposed controller functions to find inappropriate actuation according to the body structure.