bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Variability in sea ice carbonate chemistry: A case study comparing the importance of ikaite precipitation, bottom ice algae, and currents across an invisible polynya
Authors: Else Brent G. T. , Cranch Araleigh , Sims Richard P. , Jones Samantha , Dalman Laura A. , Mundy Christopher J. , Segal Rebecca A. , Scharien Randall K. , Guha Tania
Published: October 2021

Abstract. The carbonate chemistry of sea ice is known to play a role in global carbon cycles, but its importance is uncertain in part due to disparities in reported results. Variability in physical and biological drivers is usually invoked to explain differences between studies. In the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, “invisible polynyas” – areas of strong currents, thin ice, and potentially high biological productivity – are examples of extreme spatial variability. We used an invisible polynya as a natural laboratory to study the effects of inferred initial ice formation conditions, ice growth rate, and algal biomass on the distribution of carbonate species by collecting enough cores to perform a statistical comparison between sites located within, and just outside of, a polynya near Iqaluktuttiaq (Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Canada). At both sites, the uppermost 10-cm ice horizon showed evidence of CO2 offgassing, while carbonate distributions in the middle and bottommost 10-cm horizons largely followed the salinity distribution. In the polynya, the upper-ice horizon had significantly higher bulk total inorganic carbon (TIC), total alkalinity (TA), and salinity, potentially due to freeze-up conditions that favoured frazil ice production. The middle-ice horizons were statistically indistinguishable between sites, suggesting that ice growth rate is not an important factor for the carbonate distribution under mid-winter conditions. The thicker (non-polynya) site experienced higher algal biomass, TIC, and TA in the bottom horizon. Carbonate chemistry in the bottom horizon could be explained by the salinity distribution, with the strong currents at the polynya site potentially playing a role in desalinisation; biology did not have a noticeable impact. We did see evidence of calcium carbonate precipitation, but with little impact on the TIC : TA ratio, and little difference between sites. Because differences were constrained to relatively thin layers at the top and bottom, vertically averaged values of TIC, TA, and especially the TIC : TA ratio were not meaningfully different between sites. This provides some justification for using a single bulk value for each parameter when modeling sea ice effects on ocean chemistry at coarse resolution. Exactly what value to use (particularly for the TIC : TA ratio) likely varies by region but could potentially be approximated from knowledge of the source seawater and sea ice salinity. Further insights await a rigorous intercomparison of existing data.
Evaluation of Employment Services Plus
Authors: Gee Kimberly L.
Published: October 2021

Employment Services Plus (ESP) is a specialized employment program designed to serve individuals with autism spectrum disorder, those with traumatic brain injury, and individuals who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing served through Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation (VR). Given the additional resources needed to implement the program, the state VR program sought to learn if ESP resulted in improved employment outcomes when compared to more traditional approaches. This study investigated whether there was a difference in successful outcomes in the ESP program in Missouri when compared to the traditional Employment Services and Supported Employment service options by analyzing data on participants who exited VR between FY 2013 and FY 2019. In addition to the quantitative data analysis, a survey was used to examine the aspects of the program relevant to participants’ success reported by rehabilitation professionals working within VR and the community rehabilitation agencies. Findings indicated that success was most frequently achieved by participants in Employment Services or Employment Services Plus regardless of disability type or other factors.
The Impact of Early Work Experiences on VR Outcomes
Authors: Clause Chris
Published: October 2021

In response to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA), Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation (MOVR) developed a new service designed to provide early work experiences for VR-eligible students with disabilities. The MOVR summer work experience was offered prior to a student’s final year of high school and consists of a 6-week paid work experience with an employer in a competitive integrated setting with support provided by a community rehabilitation program (CRP). The primary purpose of this evaluation was to determine whether participation in the summer work experience impacted postsecondary employment outcomes, as well as develop a better understanding of the underlying mechanism(s).
Identifying Best Practices for Long-Term Success in Supported Employment
Authors: Russell Danielle
Published: October 2021

Supported employment (SE) and customized employment are key services designed to assist individuals with significant cognitive and psychosocial disabilities successfully obtain and maintain employment. The Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) sought to better understand whether individuals receiving SE through the public VR program returned for further employment assistance following successful case closure. Patterns in service delivery between non-return and return consumers were identified and can be used to inform best practices in serving these populations. Several types of services (e.g., On-the-Job Training) were determined as significantly associated with one’s return to VR, indicating that consumers with significant disabilities may return for further services following successful case closure. DVR counselors should be aware that consumers achieving successful supported employment outcomes may need additional or continuous disability-specific or job-related training and support.
The Effectiveness of Integrated Resources for People With Mental Health and Employment
Authors: Noone William , Porell Graham , Akinlapa Lola
Published: October 2021

This project examined the effectiveness of employment for individuals with mental health disabilities. The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC), in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH), recently launched a new program providing employment services to DMH job seekers participating under the Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS), Competitive Integrated Employment Service (CIES) program. The ACCS program is designed as an intensive service model for individuals with mental health disabilities seeking employment. Through use of the MRC-DMH ACCS program model and interventions, emphasis was placed on use of the Integrated Resource Team (IRT) process. IRT provides strategic delivery of key VR services, offering a coordinated approach that facilitates recruitment (pre-engagement), engagement, service delivery, and job placement. Results highlight the effectiveness and efficiency of this new program and offer recommendations to inform expansion and replication in other states.
Checklist of the vascular plants of the Cantabrian Mountains
Authors: Jiménez-Alfaro Borja , Carlón Luis , Fernández-Pascual Eduardo , Acedo Carmen , Alfaro-Saiz Estrella , Alonso Redondo Raquel , Cires Eduardo , Del Egido Mazuelas Fermín , Del Río Sara , Díaz Gonz´alez Tomas E , García González Marta Eva , Lence Carmen , Llamas Félix , Nava Herminio S , Penas Ángel , Rodríguez Guitián Manuel A , Vázquez Víctor M
Published: October 2021

We present the first standardized list of the vascular flora of the Cantabrian Mountains, a transitional zone between the Eurosiberian and Mediterranean biogeographic regions in northwestern Spain. The study area comprises 15000 km2 divided in UTM grid cells of 10 km x 10 km, for which we revised occurrence data reported in the Spanish Plant Information System (Anthos) and the online database of Iberian and Macaronesian Vegetation (SIVIM). We used a semi-automatic procedure to standardize taxonomic concepts into a single list of names, which was further updated by expert-based revision with the support of national and regional literature. In the current version, the checklist of the Cantabrian Mountains contains 2338 native species and subspecies, from which 56 are endemic to the study area. The nomenclature of the checklist follows Euro+Med in 97% of taxa, including annotations when other criteria has been used and for taxa with uncertain status. We also provide a list of 492 non-native taxa that were erroneously reported in the study area, a list of local apomictic taxa, a phylogenetic tree linked to The Plant List, a standardized calculation of Ellenberg Ecological Indicator Values for 80% of the flora, and information about life forms, IUCN threat categories and legal protection status. Our review demonstrates how the Cantabrian mountains represent a key floristic region in southern Europe and a relevant phytogeographical hub in south-western Europe. The checklist and all related information are freely accessible in a digital repository for further uses in basic and applied research
Determining the Critical Success Factors of Occupational Health and Safety Using Structural Equation Modeling: A Sample of Turkey
Authors: Gerger Atakan
Published: October 2021

The intensely competitive environment which is increasing its effect day by day, technological developments, and rapid changes in customer demands force today's companies to use fewer resources, to produce better quality products in a shorter time at a lower cost, and to provide high service standards. Since to achieve this requires effective use of the workforce, which is the most valuable resource for companies; It is necessary to take various protection measures against occupational accidents and diseases, with the human factor in mind. This research aims to measure the effectiveness of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in Turkey using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), which is a statistical technique. Participants of the questionnaire used in the study include OHS officers, occupational physicians, relevant health personnel, human resources employees, etc. Critical success factors for OHS subjects were determined using the Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Structural Equation Modeling. The most important goal is to reduce the number of work accidents and occupational diseases in Turkey by comparing the success factors in this study to those in the literature. Keywords: Occupational Health and Care; Statistical Evaluation for OHS; Statistical Analyze for OHS; Structural equation modelling; Critical success factors for OHS
THE EFFECT OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP, ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND PERFORMANCE: Empirical Findings from Four Public Sector Organizations in the United States Virgin Islands
Authors: Flemming Paul L.
Published: October 2021

Scholars and practitioners in social sciences have argued that there is some association between leadership and performance, but empirical evidence has yet to prove the effect of leadership, performance and culture on public organizational performance. This study has investigated the effect of transformational leadership styles, organizational culture types and performance in four public sector organizations. The argument that there is no association between the three fundamental pillars of public sector organization: leadership, performance and culture, has become an ongoing debate in social sciences. This study investigated the effect of transformational leadership traits, organizational culture types and performance in four public sector organizations. The objective of this research was to examine the effect of individual leadership traits, and culture types on performance in public organizations. The behavior elements examined in this study were idealized influence behavior, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, individualized consideration, idealized influence and effectiveness. Performance outcomes variables were hiring decisions, performance measurements, job satisfaction, and structured reward system respectfully. The cultural variables used were clan culture, adhocracy culture, market culture, and hierarchal culture. This study utilized a survey designed and implemented a quantitative methodology. The analysis used primary data produced by the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) to administer on 200 respondents from four of the largest public sector organizations in the United State Virgin Islands to examine the relationship of transformational leadership, organizational performance and organizational culture. The responses were scaled and coded to enable the segmentation of the data into dependent and independent variables based on the leadership, performance and culture variables. The study utilized the multiple regression models and correlation statistical analyses to determine the degree of commonality among the components. The results showed that while transformational leadership were strongly correlated with organizational performance with consistency and adaptability, organizational culture had a positive significant relationship with performance management practices. The study concluded that transformational leadership and organizational culture have positive effects on facilitating performance in mature public sector organizations, and recommended transformational leadership styles to actualize the culture types best suited in public sector organizations.
MOBBING IN A CROSS-SECTIONAL NATIONAL SAMPLE: The Turkish Case
Authors: Minibas-Poussard Jale , İdiğ-Çamuroğlu Meltem
Published: October 2021

In this empirical study we examined mobbing settings and outcomes with a data set from a cross-sectional occupational sample collected in ten cities in Turkey (N=853). The prevalence of mobbing in this sample was 23%, while victimization was 17% only. The most frequent aggressive behaviors were threats to the victim’s personal and occupational reputation such as having been denied a praise or promotion, having had one's contributions ignored by others, having been given unreasonable workloads above competence or simple and meaningless work below competence. Perpetrators were mostly superiors. Analyses revealed that oppressive management was the most influential factor for mobbing in work environment.
VOLATILITY SPILLOVER BETWEEN SPOT AND FUTURES MARKET OF HIGHLY TRADED COMMODITIES IN INDIA: The DCC-GARCH Approach
Authors: Kaura Ruchika , Kishor Nawal , Rajput Namita
Published: October 2021

This study intends to examine the volatility spillover effects and measure the time-varying correlations between futures and spot prices of thirteen highly traded commodities traded on Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) of India. The research uses Exponential GARCH proposed by Nelson (1991) to explore the direction and magnitude of spillover effects between futures and spot commodity market and employs Dynamic Conditional Correlation (DCC) GARCH proposed by Engle (2002) to demonstrate the time varying conditional correlation between heteroscedastic coefficients of the futures and spot markets. Empirical results show that significant and asymmetric bi-directional volatility spillover effects exist in case of most of the selected commodities, even though, the magnitude of volatility spillover is found larger in the direction from futures market to spot market. The dynamic correlation between the conditional variance of the spot and future markets is found to be significant in case of all the commodities except Silver and Copper. It proves that significant volatility spillover effect is present between spot and futures markets of selected commodities. Understanding of volatility transmission and interrelationship between spot and futures commodity market will help investors make right investment decisions, portfolio optimization and financial risk management. Policy makers and regulators can use this knowledge in planning and implementing appropriate regulatory framework. Much of the earlier research focuses on inter market volatility spillover taking into consideration two or more different financial markets. This study focuses on intra market volatility spillover by studying the interactions of spot-futures prices of commodities. Also, considering the time-varying nature of conditional correlations, this study employs EGARCH and multivariate GARCH (DCC) to capture the volatility spillover effects instead of univariate GARCH or standard linear VAR models.
Comparing Effectiveness of Different Microhomology Lengths in Microhomology Mediated End Joining (MMEJ) Repair of DNA Double Stranded Breaks (DSBs)
Authors: Senthilraja Vasanth , Chugh Rehet , Chugh Sehej , Yang Ethan , Wagh Himanshu
Published: October 2021

DNA Double-Stranded Breaks (DSBs) are caused by genotoxic agents, such as ionizing radiation and chemical agents, and can cause an affected cell to undergo apoptosis or cell death. The process of microhomology-mediated end joining (MMEJ) shows promising results in the repair of DSBs in DNA. MMEJ is a mutagenic DSB repair mechanism that uses a certain length of homologous nucleotides adjacent to the DSB to align the broken DNA strands for repair. This can result in insertions, deletions, and even translocations of genes at the DSB site. This has led to discussions of debate on whether MMEJ is efficient in repairing DSBs in DNA. Based on the length of microhomology, the effectiveness of the DSB repair can vary. The purpose of this research is to examine MMEJ repair using micro-homologies of different lengths in Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells to test the effectiveness of MMEJ repair. The HIS3 gene located in chromosome 15 in the yeast cell is used to test for MMEJ repair, and the full microhomology length represents 311 base pairs (bp). Various crosses are performed on cells to attain desired genotypes that have the homologous chromosomes in alignment for MMEJ repair. After inducing DSBs, media-based testing is used for testing the efficiency of MMEj repair by checking for the presence of certain genes that may have formed or been deleted during the repair process.
TRANSIÇÃO AGROECOLÓGICA PARA A PRODUÇÃO DA CULTURA DA BANANEIRA – DA TECNOLOGIA À APROPRIAÇÃO SOCIOECONÔMICA
Authors: Barbosa Nathália Maria Laranjeira , Araújo Jairton Fraga , Paz Cristiane Domingos da
Published: October 2021

Com conteúdo social, político, ecológico e de boas práticas agrícolas, a agroecologia é a estratégia de produção de alimentos a ser adotada para diminuir dependências e resíduos, alcançar a justiça social, ampliar a segurança alimentar e ambiental e promover a sustentabilidade econômica de agricultores. Assim, o incentivo à transição agroecológica da bananeira é o objetivo inicial para transformações indispensáveis à reversão ambiental e ao bem-estar humano, propondo uma alternativa de produção que considera paradigmas sustentáveis na cadeia produtiva desta fruteira ao mesmo tempo em que também atende às necessidades de consumidores que buscam alimentos saudáveis e numa perspectiva de respeito ao meio ambiente. A banana é um fruto consumido por pessoas de todas as classes sociais, assim como o seu cultivo é realizado tanto nos quintais domésticos, assentamentos ou grandes propriedades desta nação, muito embora em percentual maior em monocultivo, mas com excelentes perspectivas em agriculturas de base agroecológica, em consórcios diversos ou compondo sistemas agroflorestais.
The 17th Zhautykov Olympiad In Mathematics, Physics And Computer Science
Authors:   Sofia High School of Mathematics, Dimitrov Diyan , Lalov Svetlin ,   Sofia High School of Mathematics, Hadzhistoykov Stefan ,   Sofia High School of Mathematics, Kiselova Elena ,   Sofia High School of Mathematics
Published: October 2021

The paper includes a review of the contest papers in mathematics of the two days of the 17th International Zhautykov Olympiad with a virtual host Kazakhstan and the Bulgarian participation therein. It contains the contest problems and the solutions of the first three authors, in some cases with several approaches to the problems.
Excel’s Calculation of Basic Assets Amortisation Values
Authors:   University of “Haxhi Zeka” – Peja, Ramaj Vehbi , Rešić Sead ,   University of Tuzla, Hadžiomerović Anes Z. ,   USRC “Midhad Hujdur Hujka” bb, Aganović Samira ,   University of Tuzla
Published: October 2021

For Excel’s calculation of basic (fixed) assets amortisation values, the investigated economic and mathematical foundation with required values and their relations were used. The investigated and introduced theory is adapted to Excel calculations of fixed assets amortisation based on today’s needs. All values for Excel’s calculations are sorted into input and output values, and input to main and nested calculations. Two methods for calculating fixed assets amortisation were introduced using Excel. The first method is based on a linear decreasing function, G(t) = G0 (1-pt), which presents the simple interest calculation of the reduced equities for equal periodic amortisation values. The second method is based on the exponential degrading function, G(t) = G0qt, which presents a complex interest calculation of the reduced equities for periodic amortisation amounts in a descending sequence. The continuity of the introduced functions results from the continuity of: the life of the fixed asset, periodic amortisation, accumulated amortisation and non-amortized amount (residual value) of the fixed asset. It is particularly important to introduce dates with the exact time, for the beginning and the end of each amortisation period of the fixed asset. The theory for Excel’s calculation of the fixed asset output values for an arbitrary (planned or unplanned) term has also been explored and introduced. Such calculations relate mainly to terms of alienation, permanent damage, permanent loss of the process function of a fixed asset and periodic accounting reporting.
Entrepreneurship and Interdisciplinary Education – Semiotic Aspects
Authors: Kaftandjiev Christo , Kotova Diana
Published: October 2021

Marketing communications, which are part of the entrepreneurship’ discipline, can integrate the most important school disciplines with the help of semiotics. Several relevant scientific articles and books in the following areas: business education, integrations between different school (educational) disciplines, semiotics and advertising, metaphor, synecdoche, etc. are analyzed in the Literature Review. The main text of the article studies different examples of corporate style and corporate identity. They are important part of business and entrepreneurship. Admen (artists, designers, etc.) in marketing communications created this corporate style and corporate identity on the basis of various visual metaphors, synecdoche and other stylistic figures. The authors of textbooks for primary and secondary school and the teachers can integrate the education of native language, foreign languages, literature, art and entrepreneurship with the help of these and other stylistic figures. Keywords: semiotics; metaphor; integration; mother tongue; foreign language
The Relationship of the Family Role as a Medication Supervisor with Medication Adherence in Children with Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Jember City Area
Authors: Qulud Arum Pratiwi  , Sulistyorini Lantin , Kurniawati Dini
Published: October 2021

Pulmonary tuberculosis in children is a contagious infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that attacks the lungs of children. The family is the closest person who is trusted and willing to help the treatment process voluntarily so that there is no risk of dropping out of drugs or the occurrence of death due to pulmonary tuberculosis. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the family role and medication adherencein children with pulmonary tuberculosis in Jember city area. This study used a cross sectional research design and was conducted on 32 families who act as medication supervisors in children with pulmonary tuberculosis and conducted by total sampling. The measuring instrument used a questionnaire on the family role as a medication supervisor and a medication adherence questionnaire in children with pulmonary tuberculosis. The results showed that the family role in the good category was 25 children and medication adherence was low as many as 19 children. The results of Spearman's test statistic showed that there was a relationship between the role of the family as a medication supervisor with medication adherence in children with pulmonary tuberculosis with a p value <0.05, namely 0.12 <0.05. The strength of the moderate relationship with an r value of 0.438 indicates a unidirectional relationship. The conclusion of this study was that there is a relationship between the family role as a medicationsupervisor with medication adherence in children with pulmonary tuberculosis in Jember city area.

Keywords: Family Role, Medication Adherence, Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Children
The Effect Fe Tablets and Vitamin C with Fe Tablets and Strawberry Juice on Hb Adolescent Girls
Authors: Kurniati Dewi , Kundaryanti Rini , Ericha Septiani Rahayu
Published: October 2021

Anaemia affects about 23% of Indonesian adolescent girls. The red blood cell insufficiency affects 4.8 million adolescent girls out of a total population of roughly 21 million. So that arises due to a combination of poor dietary habits and a lack of physical exercise. The purpose of this research is to see whether there is a difference in the effects of giving Fe tablets and vitamin C with Fe tablets and strawberry juice. The study population was adolescent girls with a range of ages of 16-17 years. Then, the research design was quasi-experimental with two group pre-test and post-test designs. A sample was 30 adolescent girls. The sampling technique was purposive sampling. Statistical tests used paired t-tests and independent t-tests. The results of the study p-value = 0.014 < 0.05, so there was a significant influence between giving Fe tablets and vitamin C with Fe tablets and strawberry juice on adolescent girls. It is expected that the consumption of Fe tablets with vitamin C such as strawberry juice will increase the Hb level of adolescent girls.Keywords: Increased haemoglobin, adolescent girls, Fe tablets, vitamin C, strawberry juice
PERFIL DE MICRORGANISMOS ISOLADOS DE PACIENTES INTERNADOS EM UM HOSPITAL DO PARANÁ
Authors: Santo Amanda Ribeiro Espírito , Moreira Ricardo Castanho , Matsumoto Leopoldo Sussumu , Furtado Eliane Da Luz , Hirai Cláudio Queniti
Published: October 2021

Objetivo: identificar o perfil de microrganismos isolados de amostras biológicas de pacientes internados em um Hospital do Paraná.Método: pesquisa descritiva e retrospectiva, com coleta de dados de fonte secundária, desenvolvida em um hospital do Paraná (Brasil), referente a 2018. A população do estudo foi composta por amostras biológicas de 226 pacientes admitidos durante o período de 01 de janeiro a 31 de dezembro de 2018. A análise dos dados foi realizada pela estatística descritiva.Resultado: a idade média dos pacientes foi de 60,41 anos e maioria mulheres. Das amostras biológicas, 70 tiveram resultados positivos para identificação bacteriana. O aspirado traqueal apresentou maior positividade a microrganismos, com 30%. Os microrganismos mais frequentes foram Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus coagulase negativa, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacter sp. e Proteus sp.Conclusão: o estudo contribui para a assistência hospitalar, por produzir conhecimento do perfil microbiológico e sua resistência a antibióticos.
INTERVENÇÕES BREVES JUNTO A UTENTES DA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA EM USO DE RISCO E NOCIVO DE ÁLCOOL
Authors: Branco Fernanda Matos Fernandes Castelo , Ferreira Ana Cristina Pais Abreu , Barroso Tereza Maria Mendes Diniz de Andrade
Published: October 2021

Objetivo: avaliar o efeito das intervenções breves na redução do consumo de álcool em utentes de uma Unidade de Saúde Familiar.Método: estudo pré-experimental, avaliação antes e depois (quatro meses) de 205 utentes (grupo único). Utilizou-se o Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT). A coleta ocorreu em Coimbra, Portugal, nos meses de maio/junho e setembro/outubro de 2019. Utilizou-se o teste Wilcoxon para avaliação dos efeitos das intervenções.Resultados: na primeira avaliação, 189 (92,2%) encontravam-se na zona I; 15 (7,3%) na zona II e 1 (0,5%) na zona IV. No seguimento, quatro meses após as intervenções com os 15 utentes que pontuaram zona 2, teve-se perda da amostra de 5, demonstrando que 6 (60%) pontuaram zona I, 3 (30%) zona II e 1 (10%) zona III.Conclusão: as intervenções breves são recursos efetivos na detecção precoce do consumo de álcool, sendo necessários à disseminação nos cuidados primários à saúde.
MÚLTIPLOS SENTIDOS APÓS A ESTOMIZAÇÃO: IMPLICAÇÕES PARA O INÍCIO DA SOCIALIZAÇÃO DE PESSOAS COM CÂNCER COLORRETAL
Authors: Correa Júnior Antonio Jorge Silva , Mendes Clarissa Porfírio , Pastana Elizama Nascimento , Sonobe Helena Megumi , Teles André Aparecido Da Silva , Santana Mary Elizabeth de
Published: October 2021

Objetivo: compreender os sentidos atribuídos por pessoas com câncer colorretal e seus acompanhantes acerca do tratamento cirúrgico com estomização.Método: estudo etnográfico ancorado na sociologia compreensiva e pequenas narrativas. Realizado em clínica cirúrgica e ambulatório de um Centro de Alta Complexidade em Oncologia, Pará, Brasil, com 22 participantes. A coleta ocorreu entre julho de 2018 e fevereiro de 2019, por observação e registro em diário de campo e entrevistas semiestruturadas, com posterior análise de conteúdoindutiva.Resultados: apreenderam-se: Visualização da bolsa e o novo modo de encararem suas vidas; Sentidos angustiantes; Aprendizado no pós-operatório, a família e o apoio instrumental; Mudanças em atividades laborais, prazerosas e ameaça ao lazer e vaidade; Personificação do “corpo estranho”  e indícios de interiorização.Conclusão: a socialização secundária foi explicada pelos círculos concêntricos de socialização. A enfermagem precisa atuar compartilhando conhecimentos técnico-procedimental-informacionais, informando para os adoecidos e acompanhantes as responsabilidades da esfera macrossocial.
QUALIDADE DE VIDA DE USUÁRIOS COM DOENÇAS CRÔNICAS NÃO TRANSMISSÍVEIS ASSISTIDOS NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE
Authors: Pasquetti Pâmela Naíse , Kolankiewicz Adriane Cristina Bernat , Flôres Gabriela Ceretta , Winter Vanessa Dalsasso Batista , Trindade Leticia Flores , Bandeira Laura Renner , Loro Marli Maria
Published: October 2021

Objetivo: avaliar a Qualidade de Vida e relação com características demográficas e clínicas de usuários com Doenças Crônicas não Transmissíveis, assistidos na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Método: estudo transversal com indivíduos diagnosticados com doença crônica não transmissível, desenvolvido com questionário sociodemográfico/clínico e WHOQOL-Bref, na Atenção Primária à Saúde de um município do noroeste do Rio Grande do Sul – Brasil, entre julho de 2018 e junho 2019. Resultados: qualidade de vida com menor média no domínio Físico (59,71) e maior no domínio Psicológico (73,30). Resultados com diferença estatística para faixa etária nos domínios Físico (p<0,048), Psicológico (p=0,041) e Meio Ambiente (p=0,003), e com as variáveis cor e profissão no domínio Meio Ambiente (p=0,002).Conclusão: o estudo contribui para direcionar e fortalecer ações de educação em saúde desenvolvidas pelas equipes de atenção primária, com vistas à qualidade de vida.
CONSTRUÇÃO E VALIDAÇÃO DE CARTILHA EDUCATIVA PARA PROMOÇÃO DA ADESÃO A ANTIDIABÉTICOS ORAIS
Authors: Roquini Gabriel Rios , Avelar Núbia Rafaela Nascimento , Santos Thiago Rocha , Oliveira Marcela Regina Azevedo de Castro , Galindo Neto Nelson Miguel , Sousa Maria Rui Miranda Grilo Correia de , Trevisan Danilo Donizetti
Published: October 2021

Objetivo: construir e validar cartilha educativa para promover a adesão a antidiabéticos orais em pessoas com Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2. Método: estudo metodológico com construção e validação por comitê de 25 juízes, realizado em 2020, em Minas Gerais, Brasil. Foram avaliados conteúdo, linguagem, ilustrações, layout, motivação e cultura. Utilizouse o Índice de Validade de Conteúdo, considerando válidos resultados iguais ou superiores a 0,80. Resultados: a cartilha, intitulada “Planejando a tomada dos medicamentos no tratamento do Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2. Vamos lá?”, foi composta por 24 páginas com informações sobre adesão medicamentosa, controle glicêmico, modo de uso dos principais antidiabéticos orais, agravos da não adesão e estratégias comportamentais para a efetivação da tomada destes medicamentos. Na validação de conteúdo, IVC foi de 0,92. Conclusão: a cartilha mostrou-se material educativo válido para ser utilizado, a fim de promover a adesão aos antidiabéticos orais.
Modelo pessoal: métodos, tradição e individualismo na Luteria
Authors: Dantas-Barreto Saulo
Published: October 2021

O presente artigo trata de método de desenho de modelos de caixas harmonicasde violinos e comenta outros métodos históricos.
AYURVEDIC FORMULATION “NISAMALAKI CHURNA”: A MONOGRAPH
Authors: Kishor Kumar V , Satheesh Kumar P. , Lalitha K.G. ,   Department of Pharmacognosy, J K K Munirajah Medical Research Foundation's Annai J K K Sampoorani Ammal College of Pharmacy, B. Komarapalayam – 638 183, Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu, India.
Published: October 2021

“Nisamalaki churna” is one of the easily available Ayurvedic formulations sold as an OTC drug, used against diabetes mellitus as a home remedy. It is a powdered preparation made from fruit of Emblica officinalis (Amla) and rhizome of Curcuma longa (turmeric) in equal proportions. In the present study, the raw materials were procured from commercial suppliers, identified botanically and complied as per “IMPCOPS” (The Indian Medical Practitioners Co - Operative Pharmacy and Stores Ltd, Madras). Nisamalaki churna was prepared as per “IMPCOPS” (in-house sample). It was tested as per pharmacopoeial guidelines. Parameters such as organoleptic characters, microscopic characters, physico-chemical parameters, TLC studies using curcumin and ascorbic acid as active phytomarkers, estimation of total tannins, heavy metals limit test and presence of aflatoxins (B1,G1,B2 and G2) were studied. Simultaneously, market samples of Nisamalaki churna were procured over the counter for comparison.
DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF STABILITY INDICATING RP-HPLC METHOD FOR THE SIMULTANEOUS DETERMINATION OF BERBERINE AND CURCUMIN IN AN AYURVEDIC FORMULATION
Authors: Parekh K. P , Jadhav A. P. ,   Department of Quality Assurance, Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Pharmacy, Sector-8, C.B.D. Belapur, Navi Mumbai - 400 614, Maharashtra, India.
Published: October 2021

A simple, accurate, precise, robust stability indicating RP-HPLC method was developed and validated for simultaneous estimation of berberine and curcumin in an ayurvedic formulation. The two markers were resolved using a C-18 column using as the mobile phase methanol: water (pH 3 adjusted using acetic acid) in the ratio 75:25 V/V at a flow rate of 1mL/min. Retention times of berberine and curcumin were 2.58 ± 0.2 min and 8.5 ± 0.2 min, respectively at 358 nm. Linear response was observed in the concentration range of 2 – 8 ppm for berberine and 5 – 40 ppm for curcumin, with correlation coefficient (r2) of 0.994 and 0.998 for berberine and curcumin, respectively. The developed method was applied for quantitation of markers in marketed and in-house formulations of Gruhadhoomadi Churna. This method can also be used to evaluate formulations containing berberine and curcumin as markers, thus conforming to the need of ensuring quality and safety of herbal medicines.
A REVIEW ON BUCCAL MUCOSAL ROUTE OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION
Authors: Bhatt M , Bhatt G , Kothiyal P. , Chaudhary S. ,   Department of Pharmaceuticals, SGRRITS, Patel Nagar, Dehradun - 248 001, Uttarakhand, India.
Published: October 2021

Oral route is the most preferred rote of drug administration. In oral route buccal mucosal route is one of the advantageous routes of drug administration. This route provides direct access to systemic circulation through the jugular vein, bypassing the first pass hepatic metabolism, which leads to high bioavailability. The drugs having low bioavailability, shorter half life and those who undergoes extensive first pass metabolism are good candidat for this rote. Various formulations have been developed for this routes, one of which is buccal film. Buccal films were prepared by using methods like solvent casting method, hot-melt extrusion method and direct milling method. Buccal films were evaluated for thickness, swelling property, surface pH, drug content, % moisture loss, etc.
NEW PHYTOCONSTITUENTS FROM ORYZA SATIVA L. BRAN
Authors: Ali M , Naquvi K. J. , Sultana S. ,   Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi - 110 062, India.
Published: October 2021

Rice bran serves as an important functional food that has cholesterol-lowering and immunostimulating properties, cardiovascular health benefits and antitumor activity. Phytochemical investigation of a methanolic extract of rice bran gave three new phytoconstituents, characterised as 4,4,8β-trimethyl- 9-[13β,17β,21β-trimethyltridec-9(11)-enyl]-decalin-1-en-6-one-3β,27-olide (orizatriterpenolide, 4), β-Dxylopyranosyl- 1,2-dioleiate (1,2-dioleiyl-β-D-xyloside, 6) and ricinoleic acid-12-β-D-glucopyranoside (ricinoleic acid-5-O-β-D-glucoside, 7) together with the known compounds palmitic acid (1), stigmasterol (2), cerotic acid (3) and oleiyl-β-D-arabinopyranoside (5). The structures of all the isolated phytoconstituents were elucidated on the basis of the spectral data analysis and chemical reactions. The compounds 4 (triterpenic lactone), 5 (xylose diester) and 7 (ricinoleic acid-5-O-β-D-glucoside) were isolated for the first time from rice bran.
3 FACTORIAL DESIGN FOR OPTIMISATION OF COLORIMETRIC METHOD FOR QUANTIFICATION OF CAPTOPRIL
Authors: Desai S. S , Dave K. A , Naik J. D. , Yadav A. B. ,   Department of Quality Assurance, S.S.R. College of Pharmacy, S.S.R. Campus, Sayli Road, Silvassa-396 230, India.
Published: October 2021

Captopril was quantitatively determined by colorimetry using ferric chloride and potassium ferricyanide. 33 factorial design with help of design expert software (version 9.0.4) was used for optimisation of method. Effect of method variables such as concentration of ferric chloride, concentration of potassium ferricyanide and volume of both reagents was evaluated on method response absorbance. Optimum concentration of ferric chloride and potassium ferricyanide was found to be 0.3% and 0.2%, respectively and optimum volume of both reagents was found to be 1.5 mL. The developed method was validated as per ICH guidelines. The linearity of the proposed method was found in the concentration range of 1.0 – 6.0 μg/mL with regression coefficient (R2) of 0.9913. The % recovery was found between 98.23- 104.25 %. The method was found to be precise as the values of % RSD obtained were found to be
Mono-Economy and Urban Vulnerability: A Case Study of Pak Phanang Municipality in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province
Authors: Thinnakorn Rawin
Published: October 2021

This paper examines the relationship between mono-economic growth and urban sensitivity. The selected case study is the Pak Phanang Municipality of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, which has a mono-economy of bird’s-nest businesses as its main economic base. The research methodology was divided into three parts. Part 1 includes the study of changing urban morphology caused by the growth of the mono-economy and the evaluation of urban decline from decentralization according to the theory of spatial centrality. Part 2 studies the distribution patterns of spatial and social sensitivity, using quantitative research and an indicator-based approach from the Social Vulnerability Index. Part 3 determines the relationship between economic, social, and spatial sensitivities together with the concentration of the mono-economy by applying an overlay technique. The study indicated that the growth of the mono-economy from bird’s nest businesses in the city center caused urban decline due to two significant factors: (1) Changing urban morphology — the city was not able to attract employment and various economic activities, which accelerated the migration of the population; (2) Changes in the socio-economic structure of the city center — as seen in the socio-economic sensitivity index — it was found that the city center had a high concentration of bird’s nest businesses which was greater than other urban areas. Therefore, the results determine that the growth of the mono-economy was the root cause of urban decline and an increased urban sensitivity. One potential suggestion is to strengthen the economic base of the city and create a variety of urban conditions to solve the root problems and help decrease urban vulnerability.
The Effects of Franco-Siamese Treaties on Ubon Ratchathani Urban Landscape Transformation
Authors: Boonmee Lalida
Published: October 2021

In the written history, Ubon Ratchathani, most documents point out that the urban areas have developed and changed because of the administrative reforms from Bangkok since the reign of King Chulalongkorn, Rama V. While this domestic cause has certainly been at play, there is another cause connected to foreign colonisation of the Indochina area. French troops forced Siam to accept the Franco-Siamese treaty in 1893, which affected the boundaries of Siam near the Mekong River. This article will address the effects of Franco-Siamese treaties on the Ubon Ratchathani urban landscape, and will highlight the urban elements which currently contribute to the urban attributes.
Hedonic Pricing to Monetize Ecosystem Services Provided by Water Sensitive Urban Design: A Comparison of Geelong, Australia and Singapore
Authors: Irvine Kim , Choy Bing Han , Chua Lloyd HC , Gaut Jarrod , Ho Huu Loc , Tontisirin Nij
Published: October 2021

Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) features increasingly are used for urban water management, green urban design, and improved community liveability, but relatively less data are available on the ecosystem services that WSUD provides. We used hedonic pricing, supported by qualitative surveys, in Geelong, Australia and Singapore, to evaluate benefits related to large WSUD features. For both locations there was a significant (α=0.05) inverse relationship between sale price of a residence and distance to the WSUD features.  Qualitative surveys corroborated the hedonic pricing analysis, as a majority of people appreciated benefits accrued from living near WSUD features.
Efficient Envelope Designs to Maximize Residential Cooling Energy Savings in Bangkok Neighborhoods
Authors: Inprom Natthaumporn , Jareemit Daranee
Published: October 2021

Architectural design can significantly improve home energy-efficiency. New energy-saving techniques are regularly proposed; however, integrating all design parameters into the energy simulation specific knowledge and is time-consuming, making it difficult for non-experts in building energy analysis. This present study investigates the impact of envelope designs on household cooling energy consumption in housing complexes located in Bangkok neighborhood areas. The study selects a representative house and identifies a range of envelope designs, including thermal properties of exterior walls and roof, painted color, length of roof eaves, and window-to-wall ratio (WWR). The Latin hypercube method randomly generates two hundred sets of design scenarios based on those design parameters. The eQuest model is used to perform analysis of household cooling energy consumption for four orientations, and the simulation results are validated. The standardized regression coefficient (SRC) is used to determine a strong correlation between design parameters and cooling energy consumption in detached houses. The results reveal that improving a window’s solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC), wall painted color, wall u-value, and length of roof eaves could reduce energy consumption by up to 19.7 percent. The WWR and building orientation were found to have only a small impact on household cooling energy consumption, especially for a square-shaped house. The results provide designers and non-professional a simple design guideline to improve the energy efficiency of their home designs.
Hybrid Polymeric Nanocomposites Based High Performance Oleds: A Review
Authors: Kandulna R. , Das U. , Rimpi Ms. , Kachhap B. , Prasad N.
Published: October 2021

This review reports the recent significant progress for achieving the synthesis of various types of polymer-based nanocomposites and understanding of the basic principle which determine their optical, electronic and magnetic properties. Some of the polymeric nanocomposite materials show remarkable electrical as well as optical properties regarding towards interest for applications in OLEDs. Nanoparticles which are basically inorganic, plays important role in the opto-electronic field. A nanoparticle with conjugate polymer matrix makes polymer nanocomposite and that nanocomposite used as an active emissive layer between the structures of optoelectronic device like OLEDs, OPVs etc. Application of such polymeric nanocomposite materials are discussed in this present communication with their success and failure, towards their optical as well as electrical properties in the fabrication of OLEDs.
Działania wspierające zatrudnienie osób z chorobami przewlekłymi
Authors:   Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy, Bugajska Joanna , Łastowiecka-Moras Elżbieta
Published: October 2021

Chronic diseases are progressively limiting the functioning of persons suffering from them in everyday life, including work activity. They have a great impact on the ability to perform work, and thus the earnings. The etiology of chronic diseases is multifactorial. Occupational factors and lifestyle play an important role in their formation. Influencing these factors is one of the most important measures supporting the employment of people suffering from chronic diseases. The article discusses the main activities in promoting a healthy lifestyle and adjusting working conditions to the needs of people with osteoarthritis, selected diseases of the cardiovascular system (coronary artery disease and hypertension), and diabetes.
POLITIK HUKUM TERHADAP PEDAGANG KAKI LIMA DARI PERSPEKTIF UNDANG-UNDANG DASAR NEGARA REPUBLIK INDONESIA TAHUN 1945
Authors: Suardin Yohannes
Published: October 2021

The existence of the 1945 Constitution of the State of the Republic of Indonesia has been quite clear that it also encompasses marginal communities, one of which is street vendors, although explicitly it cannot be read. This is already apparent from one of the national goals contained in the 4th paragraph Opening of the Constitution of the Republic of the Republic which states "promoting public welfare". However, it is implicit in the provisions of Article 34 of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia in particular paragraph (2) of the state developing a social security system for all people and empowering people who are weak and unable to comply with human dignity. Promote general welfare (goodness) called bonum commune, including the marginal community, especially the street vendors who are specifically analyzed in this article. Thus, legal politics towards street vendors from the perspective of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia is adequate, and what must be improved is the political will of partiality towards street vendors.