bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A quasi-affine transformation artificial bee colony algorithm for global optimization
Authors: Zhao Baohua , Sung Tien-Wen , Zhang Xin
Published: January 2021

The artificial bee colony (ABC) algorithm is one of the classical bioinspired swarm-based intelligence algorithms that has strong search ability, because of its special search mechanism, but its development ability is slightly insufficient and its convergence speed is slow. In view of its weak development ability and slow convergence speed, this paper proposes the QABC algorithm in which a new search equation is based on the idea of quasi-affine transformation, which greatly improves the cooperative ability between particles and enhances its exploitability. During the process of location updating, the convergence speed is accelerated by updating multiple dimensions instead of one dimension. Finally, in the overall search framework, a collaborative search matrix is introduced to update the position of particles. The collaborative search matrix is transformed from the lower triangular matrix, which not only ensures the randomness of the search, but also ensures its balance and integrity. To evaluate the performance of the QABC algorithm, CEC2013 test set and CEC2014 test set are used in the experiment. After comparing with the conventional ABC algorithm and some famous ABC variants, QABC algorithm is proved to be superior in efficiency, development ability, and robustness.
Functional Connectivity Analysis in Heterozygous Glucocerebrosidase Mutation Carriers
Authors: Sezgin Mine , Kicik Ani , Bilgic Basar , Kurt Elif , Bayram Ali , Hanagası Hasmet , Tepgec Fatih , Toksoy Guven , Gurvit Hakan , Uyguner Oya , Gokcay Gulden , Demiralp Tamer , Emre Murat
Published: January 2021

Background: There is evidence that alterations in functional connectivity (FC) of the striatocortical circuits may appear before the onset of clinical symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate FC of the striatocortical circuitry in asymptomatic carriers of heterozygous glucocerebrosidase (GBA) mutations, which pose a significant risk for developing PD. Methods: Twenty-one parents of confirmed Gaucher disease patients who were carrying heterozygous GBA mutations and 18 healthy individuals matched for age and gender were included. GBA mutation analysis was performed in all participants. Clinical evaluation included neurological examination, Mini Mental State Examination, and UPDRS Part III. Structural and functional MRI data of 18 asymptomatic GBA mutation carriers (asGBAmc) and 17 healthy controls (HC) were available. FC was analyzed with seed-based approach. Results: Eleven asymptomatic mutation carriers had heterozygous p.L483P mutation, 6 subjects heterozygous p.N409S mutation and 1 subject heterozygous p.R392G mutation in GBA gene. Mini-Mental State Examination mean score was 28.77 (±1.16) and 29.64 (±0.70) in asGBAmc and HC groups, respectively (p = 0.012). Significant increased connectivity Conclusion: Our results suggest that alterations in striatocortical FC can be detected in asymptomatic heterozygous GBA mutation carriers who are at risk of developing PD. These findings may provide insight into network changes during the asymptomatic phase of PD.
Whole Clinic Research Enrollment in Parkinson’s Disease: The Molecular Integration in Neurological Diagnosis (MIND) Study
Authors: Tropea Thomas F. , Amari Noor , Han Noah , Rick Jacqueline , Suh EunRan , Akhtar Rizwan S. , Dahodwala Nabila , Deik Andres , Gonzalez-Alegre Pedro , Hurtig Howard , Siderowf Andrew , Spindler Meredith , Stern Matthew , Thenganatt Mary Ann , Weintraub Daniel , Willis Allison W. , Van Deerlin Vivianna , Chen-Plotkin Alice
Published: January 2021

Background: Observational studies in Parkinson’s disease (PD) have focused on relatively small numbers of research participants who are studied extensively. The Molecular Integration in Neurological Diagnosis Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania aims to characterize molecular and clinical features of PD in every patient in a large academic center. Objective: To determine the feasibility and interest in a global-capture biomarker research protocol. Additionally, to describe the clinical characteristics and GBA and LRRK2 variant carrier status among participants. Methods: All patients at UPenn with a clinical diagnosis of PD were eligible. Informed consent included options for access to the medical record, future recontact, and use of biosamples for additional studies. A blood sample and a completed questionnaire were obtained from participants. Targeted genotyping for four GBA and eight LRRK2 variants was performed, with plasma and DNA banked for future research. Results: Between September 2018 and December 2019, 704 PD patients were approached for enrollment; 652 (92.6%) enrolled, 28 (3.97%) declined, and 24 (3.41%) did not meet eligibility criteria. Median age was 69 (IQR 63_75) years, disease duration was 5.41 (IQR 2.49_9.95) years, and 11.10%of the cohort was non-white. Disease risk-associated variants in GBA were identified in 39 participants (5.98%) and in LRRK2 in 16 participants (2.45%). Conclusions: We report the clinical and genetic characteristics of PD patients in an all-comers, global capture protocol from an academic center. Patient interest in participation and yield for identification of GBA and LRRK2 mutation carriers is high, demonstrating feasibility of PD clinic-wide molecular characterization.
A hybrid optimization-based deep belief neural network for the classification of vegetation area in multi-spectral satellite image
Authors: Gavade Anil B. , Rajpurohit Vijay S.
Published: January 2021

Over the last few decades, multiple advances have been done for the classification of vegetation area through land cover, and land use. However, classification problem is one of the most complicated and contradicting problems that has received considerable attention. Therefore, to tackle this problem, this paper proposes a new Firefly-Harmony search based Deep Belief Neural Network method (FHS-DBN) for the classification of land cover, and land use. The segmentation process is done using Bayesian Fuzzy Clustering,and the feature matrix is developed. The feature matrix is given to the proposed FHS-DBN method that distinguishes the land coverfrom the land use in the multispectral satellite images, for analyzing the vegetation area. The proposed FHS-DBN method is designedby training the DBN using the FHS algorithm, which is developed by the combination of Firefly Algorithm (FA) and Harmony Search (HS) algorithm. The performance of the FHS-DBN model is evaluated using three metrics, such as Accuracy, True Positive Rate (TPR), and False Positive Rate (FPR). From the experimental analysis, it is concludedthat the proposed FHS-DBN model achieves ahigh classification accuracy of 0.9381, 0.9488, 0.9497, and 0.9477 usingIndian Pine, Salinas scene, Pavia Centre and university, and Pavia University scene dataset.
MOS capacitor based Dickson charge pump and ripple cancellation techniques using an LC circuit
Authors: Prabhakar Gyan , Vikram Abhishek , Pratap Rajendra , Singh R.K.
Published: January 2021

This paper proposes a new architecture using integrated inductor and MOS capacitor based on Dickson charge pump associated with two parallel LC circuit after the first stage and output stage which cancel the ripple voltage that is generated in the output stage. In this circuit, the MOS capacitor as used instead of pumping capacitor, which helps in reducing the circuit Silicon area. Efficiency up to 80–90% can be achieved by reducing the parasitic effects and by using a MOS capacitor. The efficiency conversion and voltage gain increase or decreases depending on inductor and capacitor values. Vt drop loss is managed using high voltage clock. It shows that 3.5 V output voltage is generated from input voltage of 1.0 V with five stages of MOS capacitor (used as Pumping capacitor) in working frequency of 100 MHz the simulations were performed in Cadence Virtuoso platform with 0.18 μm CMOS process.
Validity and reliability of smartphone-based pelvic rotation evaluations of children with cerebral palsy while sitting, standing, and standing on one leg
Authors: Kim Do Hyun
Published: January 2021

PURPOSE: We explored the test-retest reliability of pelvic rotation measured using a smartphone and established criterion-related validity by analyzing simple linear regression between pelvic rotation data obtained using the smartphone and those measured by a palpation meter. METHODS: We recruited 12 children with cerebral palsy (CP) (7 boys and 5 girls) and measured pelvic rotation using a smartphone application and a palpation meter in the sitting, standing, and one-leg standing positions. Test-retest reliability was evaluated by calculating intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs); simple linear regression was analyzed to explore the relationships between smartphone and palpation meter data. RESULTS: In terms of the test-retest reliability of pelvic rotation measured by the smartphone, the ICCs ranged from 0.85 to 0.95. A positive linear correlation was found between smartphone and palpation meter data. CONCLUSIONS: We confirmed that measurement of pelvic rotation using a smartphone was reliable when children with CP were in the sitting, standing, and one-leg standing positions. In addition, pelvic rotation measured using the smartphone correlated significantly with that measured using a palpation meter.
Does the quality of residual alveolar bone apical to a periodontal lesion beneath the maxillary sinus play a vital role in preventing the extension of periodontal disease to maxillary sinus? A CBCT-assisted retrospective study
Authors: Apparaju Vijay , Vaddamanu Sunil Kumar , Mandali Bhupesh Kiran , Vyas Rajesh , Gurumurthy Vishwanath , Vishwanath Soumya
Published: January 2021

BACKGROUND: The mucous membrane of the maxillary sinus is sensitivis susceptible to infection or inflammation adjacent to it, which may contribute to mucous membrane thickening (MMT). Residual alveolar bone quality (RABQ) is considered a quality of the remaining bone apical to periodontal defect adjoining to the floor of the maxillary sinus. OBJECTIVE: The current study aimed to analyze the minimum RABQ to prevent the extension of periodontal pathology from reaching maxillary sinus using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). METHODS: In this retrospective observational study, 240 sinus exposure CBCT records of 146 patients were evaluated. Patients with at least one sinus exposure were included. RABQ and MMT were calculated using CBCT inbuilt tools. RABQ was divided into four groups based on gray scale values (GSV). Statistical analysis was performed using one way ANOVA and independent sample t-tests. Correlation was completed applying Pearson’s correlation coefficient. RESULTS: A significant difference (p< 0.05) was observed between the MMT values of the four RABQ groups. Inverse correlation was observed between mean MMT and GSV values. Mean MMT was higher than pathological MMT range (> 2 mm), with significant differences in groups A and B, where mean GSV values are less than 500. Mean GSV greater than 500 in groups C and D show non-pathological MMT. Prevalence of MMT is 91.4% if GSV is < 500 and 7.5% if GSV is > 500. CONCLUSIONS: Our study suggests that MMT is present if RABQ has GSV values < 500. Maxillary sinusitis and its etiology from periodontal pathology can be excluded based on RABQ adjoining periodontal lesion. Early detection and prompt treatment along with appropriate regenerative protocols can be performed to increase the RABQ. Further microbiological investigation is required to support the present results.
Coronary microvascular dysfunction: An important interpretation on the clinical significance of transient ischemic dilation of the left ventricle on myocardial perfusion imaging
Authors: Chen Liang , Zhang Min , Jiang Jinqi , Lei Bei , Sun Xiaoyan
Published: January 2021

PURPOSE: To further investigate the clinical significance of transient ischemic dilation (TID) on myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) by analyzing the effect of anisodamine hydrobromide (a drug that can effectively ameliorate microcirculation) on the patients with isolated TID and the findings of previous literatures. METHODS: Total 107 patients with isolated TID (TID value≥1.11) were randomly divided into group A (n = 36; intravenous administration of anisodamine hydrobromide), group N (n = 36; intravenous administration of isosorbide dinitrate), and group C (n = 35; intravenous administration of normal saline). MPI and treadmill exercise test (TET) were performed again after 14-day course of intervention. Pre- and post-intervention frequencies of symptom were recorded. RESULTS: In group A, after intervention of anisodamine hydrobromide, the summed stress score (SSS) and TID value on MPI significantly decreased than those before intervention (P < 0.001), the durations of exercise (DEs) and metabolic equivalents (METs) in TET notably ascended (P < 0.001), as well as the symptom remarkably improved. In group N and group C, there were no significant differences in SSS, TID value, DEs, METs, and frequencies of symptom between pre- and post-intervention (P > 0.05). No significant improvement of symptoms in group N before and after treatment. CONCLUSIONS: TID with perfusion defect may usually predict a possibility of severe and extensive coronary artery disease (CAD). An isolated TID should be considered as a likelihood of coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD). TET and coronary CT angiography (cCTA) are extremely helpful for the antidiastole on CAD and CMD. The administration of anisodamine hydrobromide might be an optional treatment for the patients with isolated TID.
QUAIS SÃO OS ESPAÇOS SEGUROS PARA AS HOMOSSEXUALIDADES?
Authors: Ferrari Anderson , Mazzei Luiz Davi
Published: January 2021

O título do artigo representa o foco da nossa análise: quais são os espaços seguros para as homossexualidades? Essa é a questão que nos move nesta escrita que toma as provocações de Patrícia Hill Collins e Judith Butler para problematizar a constituição das homossexualidades vinculada aos espaços seguros para falar de si, para resistir e para construir novas maneiras de ser e estar no mundo. A perspectiva teórico-metodológica que orienta nossas análises é a pós-estruturalista, de inspiração foucaultiana, que toma a constituição dos sujeitos como resultado dos discursos, atravessados por relações de saber-poder.
L.M. Montgomery’s Letters to Scotland: Reading Between the Lines
Authors: Cavert Mary Beth
Published: January 2021

This paper provides an overview of L.M. Montgomery’s literary friendship with her Scottish pen friend, George Boyd MacMillan, and considers how their compatibility was grounded in the writers they read and loved, a bond which was acknowledged with a dedication to MacMillan in Emily of New Moon. This paper will explore an epistolary conversation they launched from verses they exchanged and identify favoured books that MacMillan sent to her as gifts.
Los Derechos de las Mujeres en la Política Mexicana de la Segunda Mitad del Siglo XX
Authors: Abarca Reyes Juan Fernando
Published: January 2021

Durante las últimas décadas han surgido diversas agrupaciones y movimientos encargados de defender los derechos de la mujer, los cuales desde mediados del siglo xix han estado en constante lucha, buscando la eliminación de los efectos del “patriarcado”, así como la igualdad de género, en cuanto prerrogativas se refiere. En el caso específico de México, la lucha por los derechos de las mujeres comenzó desde inicios de siglo pasado; sin embargo, pareciera ser que los principales resultados políticos y normativos de esa constante lucha, comenzarán a verse reflejados durante la década de los 50´s, periodo del tiempo en el cual por primera vez fuera reconocido el derecho al voto en la mujer.
La presente investigación tiene por objetivo principal recopilar y analizar información acerca de cuáles han sido los principales derechos políticos adquiridos por las mujeres, como resultado de la lucha feminista entre los años de 1950 y 1990, dentro del territorio mexicano. Para llevar a cabo lo anterior se realizó una investigación de tipo documental, por medio del estudio de diferentes fuentes de información —primarias y secundarias— relacionadas con el tema, para su posterior organización cronológica.
En el presente trabajo se analizan y describen algunos acontecimientos, de la historia de México en el siglo xx, tales como: el reconocimiento del derecho al sufragio en la mujer; el establecimiento de la igualdad de género a nivel constitucional; la formación de la coalición de las mujeres en 1976; el surgimiento de la ONG´s que se encargan de velar por los derechos de las mujeres; y la creación de organismos gubernamentales tales como la Secretaria de la Mujer en algunas entidades federativas.
Canvas (LMS) as a means for effective student learning assessment across an institution of higher education
Authors: Burrack Frederick , Thompson Dorothy
Published: January 2021

Programmatic and institutional assessment initiatives have emerged and continuously evolved across higher education institutions through the early part of the twenty-first century. These initiatives have stemmed from a growing emphasis on assessing the quality of learning that occurs throughout the collegiate education. An assessment process that involves faculty and staff collecting, analyzing and discussing the data over time to guide improvement decisions sounds like a reasonable pursuit. Unfortunately, such a process sometimes results in apathy and dissention.  Technology has provided solutions that can remove the tedium and time-consumption from student learning assessment. The purpose of this article is to provide a thorough understanding of the assessment capabilities and data-collecting automaticity processes of Canvas. Provided are examples of ways to extract and disseminate Canvas data to be used for decisions making. The article includes (a) the structure of Canvas, (b) steps for how to set up Canvas for collecting student achievement data directly from coursework and sortable by outcomes and associated criteria, (c) strategies to export data from Canvas, and (d) ideas for visualizing outcome data.
AEDES AEGYPTI OVIPOSITION DIFFERENCES AMONG ORNAMENTAL BROMELIADS WITH VARIABLE WATER LEVELS
Authors: Brown Parker T.
Published: January 2021

Aedes aegypti (L.) have recurrently been emphasized as a critical vector amidst the emergence, and re-emergence, of various anthroponoses. Bromeliads have been incriminated as an Ae. aegypti refuge. To investigate this, common ornamental bromeliads in the genera Guzmania, Neoregelia, and Vriesea were used in oviposition bioassays with Ae. aegypti. No choice assays were conducted with all three plant types alongside variations in water level, approximated as low, medium, or high based on a 25%, 50%, and 75% capacity. Gravid Ae. aegypti tended to deposit eggs in leaf axils of Neoregelia more than the central bowl, or tank. In contrast, Guzmania collected more eggs in the central bowl, and collected the most eggs when water levels were high. No other trends based on water level were apparent across the other types. Vriesea collected few eggs regardless of location or water level. Neoregelia collected more eggs overall, implicating this type of bromeliad is potentially suitable to Ae. aegypti. This was a preliminary investigation into the role of bromeliads for Ae. aegypti oviposition. However, even when mosquitoes were not allowed a choice, there were clear differences in egg deposition between bromeliad types. More information is needed that partitions the role of different bromeliads for the vectors of concern. Future operations and education should prioritize the bromeliads that have a clear connection with the target mosquitoes, particularly in light of controversy about the role bromeliads may play in mosquito-borne disease outbreaks.
STORE TIME OF PERMETHRIN IN THE TRUCK-MOUNTED ULV SPRAY TANKS CAUSED DEGRADATION IN THE CONCENTRATIONS
Authors: Xue Rui-De
Published: January 2021

Permethrin is one of the few active ingredients found in commercial adulticides available for adult mosquito control. The permethrin concentrations in the adulticide Aqualuer 20-20 formulation stored in the 21 ultra-lowvolume (ULV) truck-mounted spray tanks after 4, 6, and 8 months were sampled and analyzed by gas chromatography mass spectroscopy (GC-MS). Additionally, the permethrin stored in a mixing pump and a stock container were sampled and analyzed by GC-MS. The results showed that 46%, 42%, and 82%, permethrin in Aqualuer 20-20 were decomposed in the ULV spray tanks at 4--, 6--, and 8 months-storage, respectively. For the mixing pump, 17% of the permethrin in the Aqualuer 20-20 were decomposed. The storage time of permethrin in ULV spray tanks resulted in the degradation in the concentrations of permethrin after more 4 months, compared with the concentration in stock control. The degradation of permethrin in ULV spray tanks may directly impact the control efficacy for adult mosquitoes and result in an economic loss.
EVALUATION OF CDC LIGHT TRAP, BG SENTINEL TRAP, AND MMX TRAP FOR THE COLLECTION OF SALT MARSH MOSQUITOES IN ANASTASIA STATE PARK, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA
Authors: Dixon Daniel
Published: January 2021

Salt marsh mosquitoes are major nuisance pests during the periods of high mosquito activity, especially after major storm events. In 2016-2017, Saint John’s County, Florida, USA was struck by two major hurricanes that resulted in multiple outbreaks of salt marsh mosquito populations. To optimize the surveillance of two salt marsh mosquitoes, (Aedes taeniorhynchus and Ae. sollicitans, three types of traps (the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Light trap, Biogents Sentinel (BG) trap and Counter Flow Geometry Model (MMX) trap were tested for their capacity to capture the highest numbers of high quality live specimens for laboratory bioassays. Each trap type was tested in Anastasia State Park, located along a major salt marsh area in Saint John’s County. Although the MMX trap captured most of the salt marsh mosquitoes collected, the numbers of mosquitoes captured was not statistically significant compared to the other trap types. However, there was a significant difference in the numbers between Ae. taeniorhynchus and Ae. sollicitans in the MMX traps. The MMX trap is preferred for capturing salt marsh mosquitoes that are in high quality for the CDC bottle bioassays.
NUISANCE PSYCHODA ALTERNATA (DIPTERA: PSYCHODIDAE) DEVELOPING IN POTTED PLANTS AT A COMMERCIAL NURSERY
Authors: Pallottini Matteo
Published: January 2021

Moth flies (Psychoda alternata Say) were reported emerging in large numbers from potted plants at a commercial nursery near Fort White, Columbia County, FL and causing an annoyance and potentially a public health nuisance at neighboring residences. The distribution of its fly immature stages in the soil of recently re-potted plants was investigated. Two species of plants from the commercial nursery were selected, soil samples were taken at different depths and positions and each soil sample was extracted using a technique for nematode extraction from soil. Larvae and pupae of P. alternata moth flies were identified in the samples. Psychoda alternata is commonly found breeding in trickling filters and this is the first record of it being an important nuisance pest in newly potted plants.
Pengaturan Timer Penyemprotan Desinfektan Bilik Sterilisasi Menggunakan SISO Fuzzy
Authors: Yamlean Andreas Mario , Dirgantara Wahyu , Sonalitha Elta , Subairi Subairi
Published: January 2021

Penelitian ini merancang dan merakit alat sterilisasi yang disertai pengukur suhu tubuh dengan tujuan membantu pemerintah dalam pencegahan tersebarnya virus Covid-19 dengan cara memutus rantai penyebaran virus tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan Metode SISO fuzzy untuk menentukan pengaturan timer pada saat penyemprotan. Suhu tubuh normal manusia adalah 35⁰C–37,5⁰C, namun ketika tubuh bereaksi terhadap benda asing yang masuk ke tubuh dan bersifat menginfeksi, maka suhu tubuh akan beadaptasi dan naik diatas 37,5⁰C. Ketika suhu tubuh diatas 37,5⁰C, alat akan mendeteksi sehingga otomatis melakukan tindakan yaitu bunyi alarm yang menandakan bahwa suhu tubuh melebihi batas normal sehingga perlu diwaspadai dan ditindak sesuai prosedur deteksi COVID-19. Lama penyemprotan didasarkan pada kondisi objek, jika suhu tubuh diatas 37,5⁰C  maka penyemprotan otomatis berlangsung selama 60 second dan jika suhu tubuh objek normal maka penyemprotan berlangsung selama 30 second.
PENGARUH JENIS MULSA ORGANIK DAN KEPADATAN CACING TANAH TERHADAP SIFAT KIMIA DYSTRUDEPTS
Authors: Khaiun Nisa, Wawan, Anthony Hamzah
Published: January 2021

Studi tentang kombinasi jenis mulsa organik dan kepadatan cacing tanah terhadap sifat kimia Dystrudepts di bawah tegakan kelapa sawit masih terbatas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efek dan menentukan jenis mulsa organik, kepadatan cacing tanah, serta kombinasi yang menghasilkan sifat kimia Dystrudept terbaik. Penelitian ini dilakukan di area perkebunan kelapa sawit di Stasiun Percobaan Pertanian, Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Riau. Penelitian ini adalah percobaan faktorial 3 x 4 x 3 yang ditempatkan menurut Split Plot Design. Penelitian ini dibagi menjadi 3 petak utama dan 4 anak petak yang diulang 3 kali. Petak utama adalah 3 jenis mulsa organik, yaitu: M1 (Mucuna bracteata), M2 (Tandan Kosong Kelapa Sawit) dan M3 (Pelepah Kelapa Sawit). Anak Petak adalah kepadatan cacing tanah yang terdiri dari 4 level, yaitu C0: tanpa cacing, C1: 35 cacing/m2, C2: 50 cacing/m2, C3: 65 cacing/m2. Data dianalisis menggunakan analisis ragam dan untuk menentukan perbedaan antara rata-rata perlakuan diuji lanjut dengan Duncan’s pada taraf nyata 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mulsa organik MB menghasilkan C-organik, N total, yang lebih tinggi serta nisbah C/N yang rendah dibanding TKKS dan PKS. TKKS menghasilkan K total, K-dd yang lebih tinggi dibanding MB dan PKS. PKS menghasilkan pH, P tersedia, Na-dd lebih tinggi dibanding MB dan TKKS. Kepadatan cacing 50 ekor/m2 meningkatkan pH, Mg-dd. Kombinasi mulsa organik MB dan kepadatan cacing 65 ekor/m2 menghasilkan C-organik, N-total, P tersedia lebih tinggi serta nisbah C/N yang rendah dibanding kombinasi yang lain.
A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY ON ASSOCIATION OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE & STRESS LEVELS IN MEDICAL STUDENTS OF TELANGANA STATE
Authors: Vaishampayan Namrata R , Shah Indrajeet P
Published: January 2021

Objective: The present study was done to assess if there is any association between Emotional intelligence (EI) & stress among medical students.

Materials & Methods: In this cross-sectional observational study, information was gathered through a self-administered, semi-structured questionnaire. It consisted of Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10 Questionnaire) & Schutte self-report EI test (SSEIT) to collect the information about stress levels and emotional intelligence respectively. Statistical test Chi-square was used and p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. SPSS Version 23 was used for data analysis.

Result: A total of 60 participants were assessed for Stress and EI. 11 (18.33%) students were found to be under severe stress. Majority (n=39, 65 %) of the students had high EI. Gender, type of stay (hostellers/day scholars) and stress levels were not found to be statistically significant with EI.

Conclusion: Non -significant association between stress levels and EI was found hence other factors leading to stress in medical students should be investigated and studied.

Keywords: Emotional intelligence, Medical students, Stress.
Investigation of Balance in Old People Residing in Nursing Homes Using Clinical Assessments
Authors:   Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran., Zeinali Sogol , Olyaei Zahra ,   Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran., Kor Benyamin ,   Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran., Binesh Maryam ,   Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
Published: January 2021

Background and Objectives: Balance problems are the main cause of falls and fall-related complications in the elderly. The objective of this study was to investigate the balance in old people residing in nursing homes using clinical assessments. Methods: A total of 54 people participated in this cross-sectional study. Timed Up and Go (TUG) was used to assess balance regarding mobility impairments. The modified Clinical Test Of Sensory Interaction on Balance (CTSIB) was also used to assess balance regarding sensory problems. This test was used in 4 conditions: standing with eyes open on a firm surface, standing with eyes closed on a firm surface, standing with eyes open on a compliant foam, and standing with eyes closed on a compliant foam. Data analysis was done by SPSS V. 18 software. Results: The mean time for the completion of TUG was significantly higher than standard scores in all age groups (P<0.05). Postural sway during standing with eyes closed on the ground, eyes open and eyes closed on the foam was more than standing with eyes open on the ground (P<0.001). Postural sway in standing with eyes closed on the foam was more in comparison with standing with eyes closed on the ground and eyes open on the foam (P<0.001). Conclusion: Elderly people living in nursing homes had poorer motor skills to maintain balance. They also showed greater dependence on visual and sensory systems to maintain balance.
Antropometria Clássica e Músculo Adutor do Polegar na Determinação do Prognóstico Nutricional em Pacientes Oncológicos
Authors: Freitas Betânia de Jesus e Silva de Almendra , Mesquita Larissa Coimbra , Teive Nayanna de Jesus Vilhena , Souza Samilys Ramos de
Published: January 2021

A avaliação nutricional e amplamente reconhecida por sua importância no acompanhamento hospitalar; direcionamento da conduta medica em todo processo de hospitalização; investigação para corrigir deficiências nutricionais; e ferramenta para fins prognósticos. A apatia induzida pela desnutrição provoca redução das atividades diárias resultando em diminuição progressiva da espessura do musculo adutor do polegar. O objetivo do trabalho foi estabelecer o prognostico nutricional, por meio da antropometria clássica e espessura do musculo adutor do polegar, em pacientes oncológicos. O estudo realizado foi transversal de campo do tipo quantitativo. Foram avaliados 82 pacientes oncológicos, adultos e idosos, internados no Hospital São Marcos em Teresina (PI). Os pacientes foram submetidos a avaliação nutricional pela antropometria clássica (%PP, CB, CMB, AMBc e PCT) e a medida da espessura do musculo adutor do polegar. O estado nutricional dos pacientes caracterizou-se por perda grave de peso (56,1%), preservação de massa muscular e prevalência de perda grave de massa gorda (25,93%). A media da espessura do musculo adutor do polegar para o total da amostra foi de 13 ± 3,2 mm. O musculo adutor do polegar não se associou ao tempo de internação e mortalidade. O %PP foi o parâmetro que melhor se correlacionou com o tempo de internação (p=0,007). Os demais parâmetros não se associaram a nenhum dos indicadores de morbi-mortalidade estudados. A espessura do musculo adutor do polegar não se revelou um bom indicador prognostico antropométrico, podendo essa afirmação ser atribuída a presença de um menor comprometimento do estado nutricional observada na maioria dos pacientes e por permanecerem menos tempo no ambiente hospitalar.
Tumores Neuroendócrinos do Apêndice Cecal: Experiência do Instituto Nacional de Câncer
Authors: Silva Rodrigo Lopes da , Linhares Eduardo , Gonçalves Rinaldo , Ramos Cintia
Published: January 2021

Introdução: O apêndice cecal é o segundo sítio mais frequente de surgimento dos tumores neuroendócrinos em todo o trato digestivo, com uma frequência relativa de 25-30%. Geralmente, são diagnosticados incidentalmente durante apendicectomias ou outras cirurgias abdominais. Objetivos: Analisar uma série de casos de tumores neuroendócrinos de apêndice tratados no Serviço de Cirurgia Abdominopélvica do Instituto Nacional de Câncer e descrever a conduta adotada nesse Serviço para o tratamento desse grupo de neoplasias. Material e métodos: Relato de uma série de 13 casos, através da análise retrospectiva de prontuários de pacientes, portadores de tumores neuroendócrinos de apêndice, tratados no Serviço de Cirurgia Abdominopélvica do Instituto Nacional de Câncer, no período de 1996 a 2008. Resultados: A média de idade dos pacientes ao diagnóstico foi de 44,7 anos, com uma predominância do sexo feminino sobre o masculino em uma proporção de 5,5:1. O tamanho do tumor variou de 0,3 a 6 cm com mediana de 2,3 cm. Após um seguimento médio de 32 meses, dez (77%) pacientes estavam vivos, um (7,7%) perdeu o seguimento e dois (15,3%) evoluíram a óbito. Conclusão: Os tumores neuroendócrinos apendiculares são relativamente raros e de bom prognóstico. A apendicectomia simples é o tratamento cirúrgico de rotina e proporciona a cura na maioria dos casos. Os critérios propostos pela European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society para o tratamento desses tumores são de fácil reprodução e, atualmente, são adotados como rotina nesse Serviço.
O Enfermeiro como Coordenador de Estudos Clínicos em Oncologia
Authors: Alves Flávia Vieira Guerra , Dames Karla Kristine , Lima Roberta de
Published: January 2021

Introdução: O Instituto Nacional de Câncer constitui um Centro de Referência em assistência e pesquisa. Inserido neste cenário, o enfermeiro pode desempenhar a função de coordenador de estudos clínicos, sendo responsável pelo suporte operacional da condução de uma pesquisa clínica. Objetivos: Mapear as publicações sobre enfermeiros que atuam como coordenadores de estudos clínicos em oncologia; verificar quais são as principais atribuições desenvolvidas pelos enfermeiros nos estudos clínicos; relacionar essas principais atribuições encontradas nas publicações com as atividades desenvolvidas pelos atuantes nesta área no INCA. Método: Trata-se de revisão sistematizada e descritiva. Utilizaram-se as bases de dados PubMed, SciELO e Periódicos Capes com os descritores: clinical trial and oncology nursing; clinical trial and study coordinator; clinical trial and study coordinator and oncology; clinical trial and oncology research nurse. Resultados: Dos 846 artigos localizados, 49 foram pertinentes aos temas. Organizaram-se os artigos em quatro categorias analíticas: condução do estudo, qualidade de vida, ética, termo de consentimento livre e esclarecido. A evolução do conteúdo condizia com um conceito abrangente da profissão, fundamentação das atividades e necessidade de regulamentação. Conclusão: Observou-se a existência de uma variedade de atribuições dos coordenadores de estudos clínicos, mas apesar da relevância desses como membro da equipe, suas respectivas atribuições ainda não foram formalmente descritas, portanto há necessidade de publicação sobre a temática. O enfermeiro coordenador de estudos clínicos do INCA desenvolve atividades de coordenação de estudos clínicos diferentes do cenário internacional.
Policy Forum: Much Ado About Doing Not Much: Some Reflections on the Jurisdiction To Tax Business Transactions
Authors: Gammie Malcolm
Published: January 2021

Most states aim to tax in one way or another the outputs, products, or profits of business activity conducted within their jurisdiction. The scope to tax is limited, however, when the business is based abroad and trades only with persons in the state in question. A starting point in such situations is to consider whether the state can claim jurisdiction over a foreign business to enforce its claims. The next question is whether the subject matter of the tax charge—the tax base—is amenable to the state's jurisdiction. In this respect, different considerations apply in imposing a consumption tax, such as value-added tax (VAT), as compared with a business profits tax.
This article looks first at the common-law jurisdictional basis adopted by the English courts before considering the test developed by the UK courts in the 19th and early 20th centuries to determine whether the profits of a business based abroad nevertheless fall within the United Kingdom's taxing jurisdiction. The UK approach to taxing the profits of UK business activity by a foreign business is then contrasted with the approach adopted for VAT as applied, in particular, to the remote supply of digital services from abroad. The United Kingdom's rules currently derive from EU directives, and it remains open whether they will diverge over time following Brexit.
Proposta pedagógica curricular do Campus Boa Vista Zona Oeste: Formação profissional técnica e tecnológica em Boa Vista
Authors: Silva Valério Ramalho da
Published: January 2021

A presente pesquisa discutirá a Proposta Pedagógica Curricular dos Cursos Técnicos Integrados ao Ensino Médio do Campus Boa Vista Zona Oeste – CBVZO/IFRR implantados em 2016, buscando perceber se esta é uma proposta curricular de práticas que favoreçam a diminuição das desigualdades sociais e a inclusão dos indivíduos para uma formação cidadã por meio da educação profissional. A metodologia aplicada pautou-se em estudos bibliográficos, em entrevistas informais com a diretora geral, o diretor de ensino, a pedagoga e a assistente social do Campus, ainda foram realizadas análises dos dados coletados no Sistema Unificado de Administração Pública – SUAP alimentado pela Coordenação de Apoio ao Ensino e Aprendizagem – Codae e projetos de ensino. O referencial teórico tem aporte em Ramos (2014), Brasil, MEC, (2005), PPC (2015). Os dados foram analisados e apontaram que a proposta pedagógica curricular do Campus Boa Vista Zona Oeste, é potencializada por vários projetos educativos integrados que foram desenvolvidos e possibilitaram uma formação cidadã, cuja concepção pedagógica e produção do conhecimento, seja relacionado também em entender o trabalho enquanto princípio educativo. Em razão disso, o Campus, primou por desenvolver atividades, programas e projetos que envolvessem os estudantes no universo técnico e tecnológico e ainda fortaleceu a permanência destes com êxito, resultando em diversas aprovações dos egressos em concursos públicos e vestibulares.
МЕТОДИ УПРАВЛІННЯ ПРОЦЕСАМИ ІНОЗЕМНОГО ІНВЕСТУВАННЯ НА МАКРОРІВНІ
Authors: Шевченко Лілія
Published: January 2021

Проаналізовано основні методи державного управління іноземними інвестиціями на макрорівні, визначено, що управління іноземними інвестиційними процесами відбувається на двох рівнях: рівень підприємства та територіальний рівень, який у свою чергу має рівень регіону та національний рівень. При цьому на другому рівні (макроекономічний вимір) відбувається законодавче регулювання, контроль та стимулювання іноземної інвестиційної діяльності. Проаналізовано види та класифікацію таких методів. Запропоновано поділ всіх видів методів на податкові (в т. ч. митні) та методи грошово-кредитної політики та адміністративні-фінансові. Узагальнено результати дослідження науковців щодо впливу податкових методів регулювання на результативність іноземних інвестицій в економіку України. Запропоновано застосування кібернетичного підходу як нового погляду на процеси управління іноземними інвестиціями.
CHALLENGES FOR LEGAL EDUCATION IN THE ERA OF I.R.4.0
Authors: Abdul Ghani Azmi Ida Madieha
Published: January 2021

The formulation of the National Policy on Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0) and Internet of things signals the Malaysian government readiness to come up with the necessary policy framework for the digitalised era. It has been said that universities’ curriculum structure and instructional design must also be revisited to ready the graduate to face the onslaught of technological revolution. Through content analysis of relevant literature, this paper analyses the myriad ways in which legal education has been impacted by IR4.0 both in terms of the ‘body of knowledge’ as well as the ‘skill sets’ required for law students to survive in the era of automatous systems. The paper is structured to first explain the concept of IR4.0 and how some national countries leverage the digital technology to improve their economy or facilitate social transformation. The paper proceeds with a discussion of how autonomous system, artificial intelligence and data analytics can enhance the instructional design of teaching and researching law. In terms of the body of knowledge, most of the legal principles drawn for the brick and mortar environment are no longer relevant in the IR4.0 era. The paper reveals that the traditional method that focuses on the training of law graduates to think like a lawyer by understanding the reasoning in the judgement of cases or the preparation of conveyancing and court documents are no longer relevant in the IR4.0 era as these activities could easily be undertaken by bots. Instead, law students should be imparted with a multiplicity of human skills that could not be performed by autonomous systems such as those involving conscience, high level thinking, and emotion such as mediation, negotiation, counselling, court prosecution, advocacy, witness examination, plea mitigation as well as social skills, resource management skills, technical skills and most importantly system skills.
THE DISCLOSURE FRAMEWORK OF RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS IN SELECTED ASEAN MEMBER STATES
Authors: Abdul Razak Muhammad Umar
Published: January 2021

Related party transaction or RPT is a transaction that could either be harmful or beneficial to the company and minority shareholders. RPT can be considered as an efficient tool for the company or abused by the controlling shareholders. Therefore, one of the key factors to address this transaction is through disclosure. This study applied a content analysis method using materials that were largely library-based including primary and secondary data. The former was gathered from relevant theories to explain the application of the legal theories. Meanwhile, the latter was derived from published materials, such as textbooks, journal articles and online databases. In order to assess these materials, a combination of descriptive, critical and comparative data analysis approaches was employed in this study. This paper aims to understand the underlying applicable legal theories on RPT by analysing and comparing the disclosure framework in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand that adopt the ASEAN Disclosure Standards (“ADS”). This paper finds that there is a disparity in the disclosure standard among these states despite having ADS in place. This problem calls for a clearer ex-ante approval process in ADS and to consider the model from the European Union’s Shareholders Amending Directive 2017/828 to improve the disclosure framework in each jurisdiction. In conclusion, ADS indicated the requisite for the conflicted parties to declare and obtain approval from the minority shareholders however with unclear procedure and minimal threshold.
PREVENTIVE DETENTION OF CHILDREN UNDER MALAYSIAN LAWS: A CASE FOR REFORM
Authors: Mustaffa Aminuddin , Awang Mohd Badrol , Nawang Nazli Ismail , Md Isa @ Yusuff Yusramizza
Published: January 2021

Preventive detention refers to the incarceration of an individual who has not yet been convicted, to prevent him from causing harm or endangering the community in some unspecified way. It can be seen as the deprivation of an individual’s liberty based on the belief that he may be a danger to others. The issue of preventive detention of children is very controversial and has attracted debate among various legal scholars. In Malaysia, provisions contained in specific statutes that aim to prevent terrorism or threats to national security have been invoked to justify the preventive detention of children. The practice and application of these statutory provisions on children have been subjected to various criticism. This paper aims to analyze current Malaysian laws pertaining to the preventive detention of children. It encompasses qualitative research of doctrinal and comparative nature. It will critically analyze legal issues in this area with reference to international standards and practices of other legal systems. The study concludes that the legal reform of the current Malaysian legal framework on this aspect is urgently needed to protect the rights and interests of children during the juvenile justice processes. Therefore, the study provides recommendations towards the improvement of the existing laws and policies on the preventive detention of children.
REVIEWING INTERNATIONAL PATENT POLICY ON BIOTECHNOLOGICAL INVENTIONS AND THE ADEQUACY OF EQUITABLE BENEFIT SHARING PRINCIPLE
Authors: Barizah Nurul
Published: January 2021

The purpose of this study is to review international patent policy related to biotechnological inventions, particularly from the Venetian Patent Law to the TRIPs Agreement. It closely examines whether such inventions fulfill the patentability thresholds and analyses the reason why such patents are regarded as having the potential to cause facility misappropriation of biodiversity, which is considered unfair. The most important part of this study is the adequacy analysis of the principles of equitable benefit sharing of the Convention on Biodiversity (CBD), including disclosure requirements and prior informed consent (PIC), to prevent misappropriation of biological resources in this era of fourth industrial revolution. This study is based on normative legal research method and uses primary and secondary legal resources. The analysis conducted for this study employed several approaches, which are: statute, conceptual, and historical approaches. This study found that patent protection for biotechnological inventions has received justification since the Paris Convention. However, the current international patent policy has a potential to facilitate misappropriation of biodiversity and it is regarded as unfair. On the other hand, equitable benefit sharing principle is still inadequate in dealing with such misappropriation. It advises the requirement of mandatory disclosure of origin to be regulated under national law as a legal basis for implementing equitable benefit sharing principle.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor Yang Memengaruhi Dividend Payout Ratio Pada Saham-Saham Indeks LQ45 Di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2011-2017
Authors: Marina Dewi , Hidayat Widi , Wihadanto Ake
Published: January 2021

Kegiatan para investor memiliki harapan dari investasi yang dilakukannya di pasar modal, yaitu dividen dan capital gain. Investor lebih menyukai dividen daripada capital gain karena dividen memberikan harapan sesuatu yang lebih pasti daripada mengandalkan pada perubahan harga saham. Informasi yang akurat untuk menilai kesehatan keuangan dan kinerja perusahaan adalah dari sisi likuiditas, solvabilitas dan profitabilitas perusahaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan melakukan analisis faktorfaktor yang memengaruhi Dividend Payout Ratio Pada Saham-Saham Indeks LQ45 di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2011 - 2017. Variabel independen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Likuiditas (Current Ratio), Solvabilitas (Debt to Equity Ratio), dan Profitabilitas (Return on Asset), sedangkan variabel dependen adalah Dividen (Dividend Payout Ratio). Populasi penelitian adalah 87 emiten dan 14 sampel. Hasil uji hipotesis menunjukkan terhadap Dividen (Dividend Payout Ratio), bahwa Likuiditas (Current Ratio) secara parsial tidak berpengaruh, Solvabilitas (Debt to Equity Ratio) secara parsial berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan, dan Profitabilitas (Return on Asset) secara parsial berpengaruh positif dan signifikan