bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Antidepressive response of inpatients with major depression to adjuvant occupational therapy: a case–control study
Authors: Edel Marc-Andreas , Blackwell Brian , Schaub Markus , Emons Barbara , Fox Tanja , Tornau Friederike , Vieten Bernward , Roser Patrik , Haussleiter Ida Sibylle , Juckel Georg
Published: January 2017

Background

Despite marked costs and limited evidence regarding effectiveness, occupational therapy (OT) is widely applied in psychiatric settings and financed by health insurance companies in European countries. This pilot study investigated the antidepressive effects of adjuvant OT for patients with major depression in a 6-week inpatient setting, stratified for females and males.

Methods

A total of 114 inpatients with major depression were assigned to either a standard OT group (using basic handcraft) or an active control group that played board games (2 h daily, 5 days a week). HAMD-21 scores were assessed as the primary outcome parameter after 3–6 weeks.

Results

The OT intervention was not superior to “board game” (BG) activities in reducing depressive symptoms. However, significant interaction effects were found in favor of the OT group regarding anxiety measures and other variables. Male participants displayed more significant interaction effects than female participants.

Conclusions

OT as an adjuvant short-term treatment for inpatients with major depression may be more efficacious than game interventions in terms of reducing anxiety and other symptoms, particularly in males.

Trial registration The study was registered in the EU Clinical Trials Register as a multicenter trial (EudraCT Number 2009-016463-10; https://www.clinicaltrialsregister.eu/ctr-search/trial/2009-016463-10/DE#A)

However, because of the elaborate setting requirements, the original study design with four centers was transformed into a solution with those two centers facilitating the pertinent resources. Furthermore, “mono-therapy with mirtazapine” was changed into “preferably mono-therapy with any antidepressant drug”.
The Economic Consequences of Family Policies: Lessons from a Century of Legislation in High-Income Countries
Authors: Olivetti Claudia , Petrongolo Barbara
Published: January 2017

By the early 21st century, most high-income countries have put into effect a host of generous and virtually gender-neutral parental leave policies and family benefits, with the multiple goals of gender equity, higher fertility, and child development. What have been the effects? Proponents typically emphasize the contribution of family policies to the goals of gender equity and child development, enabling women to combine careers and motherhood, and altering social norms regarding gender roles. Opponents often warn that family policies may become a long-term hindrance to women's careers because of the loss of work experience and the higher costs to employers that hire women of childbearing age. We draw lessons from existing work and our own analysis on the effects of parental leave and other interventions aimed at aiding families. We present country- and micro-level evidence on the effects of family policy on gender outcomes, focusing on female employment, gender gaps in earnings, and fertility. Most estimates range from negligible to a small positive impact. But the verdict is far more positive for the beneficial impact of spending on early education and child care.
Bargaining over Entry with a Compulsory License Deadline: Price Spillovers and Surplus Expansion
Authors: Bond Eric W. , Saggi Kamal
Published: January 2017

We analyze bargaining between a developing country (South) and a multinational firm over the local price of its patented product. We use an alternating offers bargaining game in which the South can resort to compulsory licensing (CL) if the two parties fail to reach agreement by a certain deadline. The presence of international price spillovers introduces two novel features into the standard bargaining problem: the surplus from entry prior to the CL deadline may be negative, and CL can yield higher surplus than entry. We establish conditions under which equilibrium may exhibit immediate entry, preemptive entry just prior to the CL deadline, or the occurrence of CL. The South necessarily gains from the threat of CL if the joint payoff under entry is higher relative to CL but can lose if it is lower. (JEL D45, F11, F23, L24, L65, O34)
From Peer Pressure to Biased Norms
Authors: Michaeli Moti , Spiro Daniel
Published: January 2017

This paper studies a coordination game between a continuum of players with heterogeneous tastes who perceive peer pressure when behaving differently from each other. It characterizes the conditions under which a social norm—a mode of behavior followed by many—exists in equilibrium and the patterns of norm compliance. The emergent norm may be biased compared to the average taste in society, yet endogenously upheld by the population. Strikingly, a biased norm will, under some circumstances, be more sustainable than a non-biased norm, which may explain the bias of various social and religious norms. (JEL D11, Z12, Z13)
Social Status in Networks
Authors: Immorlica Nicole , Kranton Rachel , Manea Mihai , Stoddard Greg
Published: January 2017

We study social comparisons and status seeking in an interconnected society. Individuals take costly actions that have direct benefits and also confer social status. A new measure of interconnectedness—cohesion—captures the intensity of incentives for seeking status. Equilibria stratify players into social classes, with each class’s action pinned down by cohesion. A network decomposition algorithm characterizes the highest (and most inefficient) equilibrium. Members of the largest maximally cohesive set form the highest class. Alternatively, players not belonging to sets more cohesive than the set of all nodes constitute the lowest class. Intermediate classes are identified by iterating a cohesion operator. We also characterize networks that accommodate multiple-class equilibria. (JEL D11, D85, Z13)
A Proteção do patrimônio genético humano e as informações genéticas contidas nos biobancos
Authors: Furlaneto Neto Mário , Scarmanhã Bruna De Oliveira da Silva Guesso
Published: January 2017

O mundo globalizado e o desenvolvimento tecnológico-humano geram impactos positivos e negativos no meio social. O contexto em tela figura-se na preocupação dos operadores do direito em traçar diretrizes para tutelar, limitar e proteger tais paradigmas visando a resguardar o patrimônio genético humano e a preservar os direitos fundamentais. A pesquisa se justifica pela necessidade da proteção do patrimônio genético humano e das respectivas informações genéticas contidas nos biobancos. Por meio de revisão bibliográfica e legislativa, questiona-se se as informações genéticas das pessoas, armazenadas em banco de dados, estão seguras, assim como se o conteúdo do biobanco se enquadra no contexto do conceito de banco de dados estipulado pelo Marco Civil da Internet e do decreto regulamentador. Conclui-se que as informações e dados contidos nos biobancos condizem com o contexto de banco de dados disposto pelo Marco Civil e do decreto regulamentador, porém, tendo em vista que estão correlacionados com o patrimônio genético humano, o padrão de segurança estabelecido merece melhor regulamentação, a fim de proporcionar maior segurança e rigidez quanto à tutela da intimidade e da privacidade.
Diretivas antecipadas de vontade: novos desafios para a compreensão do sistema jurídico pela consagração do instituto da representação voluntária em matéria de direitos de personaldade
Authors: Dias Patrícia Cardoso
Published: January 2017

As diretivas antecipadas de vontade foram expressamente reconhecidas no ordenamento jurídico português, com a aprovação da Lei Nº 25/2012, de 16 de julho. A aprovação dessa lei trouxe novos desafios para a compreensão do sistema jurídico, designadamente, pela consagração da representação voluntária em matéria de cuidados de saúde. Em uma época em que a autonomia é objeto de uma valorização crescente, esse instrumento se apresenta como um profícuo mecanismo de resposta a uma incapacidade específica limitada à área da saúde: a expressão da vontade. As decisões médicas incidem sobre o núcleo fundamental da personalidade física e psíquica, o que determinaria o exercício do direito pelo seu titular. Convoca, assim, uma figura jurídica sensível: os direitos de personalidade. Os direitos de personalidade enformam a pessoa e tutelam elementos concretos da pessoa. O consentimento ou dissentimento prospetivo para uma intervenção médica, concretizado nas diretivas, tem por objeto esses elementos concretos da pessoa. Da limitação de direitos de personalidade, mesmo quando admitida nos termos do art. 81 do CC, não pode resultar a sua transmissão, pois aqueles são intransmissíveis. Com efeito, tendo presente que o poder sobre os bens da personalidade, apenas pode pertencer à pessoa relativamente à qual se encontram integrados, esse instrumento vem legitimar a atuação de outrem sobre os bens da personalidade alheia, no momento em que a pessoa não consegue beneficiar ou cuja capacidade de beneficiar destes, tornando-se necessário que seja esse representante, na específica área da saúde, a exercer um poder específico sobre aqueles, no interesse do respetivo titular.
ATLANTIS IN SPAIN I
Authors: Papamarinopoulos S.P
Published: January 2017

Dealing with Plato’s Atlantis one should be aware that its author is the very first person in the world who defined science’s and mythology’s concepts. However, he introduced several times paramyths in his dialogues and he encrypted in them moral, philosophical, political, mathematical, musicological information and other ideas. Such a person wrote the famous Atlantis story. We shall attempt desipher fully in the successive texts but before we do that we need to familiarize the reader in order to understand the breaking of a 2400 years complexity which will be presented through the Hellenic Geological Society’s 12th International Symposium organized by the Patras University Department of Geology.
GEODIVERSITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: GEOPARKS - A NEW CHALLENGE FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN EARTH SCIENCES
Authors: Zouros N.
Published: January 2017

Recently a new initiative on Geoparks was established in Europe in close synergy with UNESCO aiming at the protection, promotion and rational management of geological landscapes and significant geosites as well as the sustainable development of their hosting territories. Geoparks are broader territories which include a number of geosites linked in a network which recognize these features as keyelements for the development of geotourism through conservation and management. Greece is characterized by a complex geological setting and evolution and was subjected to a variety of geomorphological processes, resulting in a high level of geodiversity. As a result a large number of spectacular landscapes and outstanding or unique geosites are present in the country, and they are not properly managed and protected. The Lesvos Petrified Forest Geopark, the very first Greek Geopark, already counts one decade of successful operation. In order to protect and efficiently manage the petrified forest, the Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest was founded in 1994 as the management body of the Lesvos Petrified Forest Geopark. Next, a management plan for geological heritage protection as well as the sustainable development of the area was carried out linking the promotion of geosites, environmental education and the development of geotourism.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGICAL BEHAVIOUR OF HETEROGENEOUS AND CHAOTIC ROCK MASSES
Authors: Tsiambaos G.
Published: January 2017

The engineering characterization of heterogeneous and complex geological formations for estimating their rock mass strength and deformability characteristics constitutes a challenge to geo-scientists and engineers dealing with the design and construction of slopes and tunnels. Mélanges and similar heterogeneous mixtures of hard blocks in weaker matrix, known as “bimrocks”, present an overall strength significantly greater than the matrix strength, because the presence of rock blocks, above a threshold volumetric proportion, influences the mechanical characteristics and the behaviour of these rock masses. Moreover, recent studies have shown that the strength and mechanical behaviour of heterogeneous and composite rock masses such as flysch and molasses consisting of alternating layers of competent and incompetent rocks are governed by the presence and volumetric percentage of the interlayers of the weaker rocks.
A COMPARATIVE MORPHOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE KOS-NISYROS-TILOS VOLCANOSEDIMENTARY BASINS
Authors: Nomikou P. , Papanikolaou D.
Published: January 2017

A swath bathymetric map of Kos-Nisyros-Tilos Volcanic field was created with 50m grid interval, with 10 m isobaths at a scale 1:100.000 using SEABEAM 1180 (180 kHz) multibeam system for depths <500m and SEABEAM 2120 (20 kHz) multibeam system for depths >500m. Five basins have been distinguished in the circum-volcanic area of Nisyros: 1)Eastern Kos basin, the larger and deeper one, with an average sea-bottom depth of 630m. Submarine canyons within the basin occur along the southern coastline of Kos cutting the isobaths from 150 up to 400m depth. A shallow crater with relative topography of ±70m has been discovered at the bottom of the basin (600-670m) 2)Western Kos basin with average depth of 520m. The basin is separated from the Eastern Kos Basin by a rise between Yali and Kos at 400m depth. This basin is separated from the Western Nisyros basin by the Kondeliousa rise. 3)The Western Nisyros basin is located between Kondeliousa rise and western Kos platform with depths of 550m. 4)The Southern Nisyros basin constitutes the northern end of the large Karpathos basin which reaches more than 2000m depth towards the south. 5)The Tilos basin with depths of 600m occurs southeast of Nisyros Island, separated from South Nisyros Basin through a rise of less than 400m depth. The Pachia-Pergoussa and Yali-Nisyros basins are shallow structures within the intra-volcanic relief of Nisyros and surrounding islets. The geometrty of each basin is discussed in relation to the volcanic and tectonic structure of the graben between Kos and Tilos.The intensity of the active geodynamic acrtivity is demonstrated by the creation of a volcanic relief of 1400m in the Nisyros volcanic field.
Clinical case of cerebral coenurosis in a bison
Authors: Лайпанов  , Laypanov Boris , Косминков  , Kosminkov Nikolay , Воробьева  , Vorobeva T.
Published: January 2017

Objective of research: the analysis of Coenurus cerebralis found in the brain of a bison from

Prioksko-Terrasny Nature Biosphere Reserve of the Moscow region.

Materials and methods. We have conducted the euthanasia and dissection of the brain of a

bison calf due to manifestation of clinical neurological symptoms.

Results and discussion: After brain dissection, a strange large dumb-bell shaped vesicle was

revealed in the brain tissue. On the inner surface of the vesicle the protoscolexes of helminthwere

found. The surrounding brain tissue was significantly atrophied, cerebral meninges were swollen,

and fissures were smoothed.

To confirm the species belonging of the parasite, a part of surface with 50 protoscolexes was

fed to a 6 mo. aged dog. 2,5 months later, Тaenia multiceps proglottids were revealed in dog’s

feces, which confirmed the belonging of Coenurus cerebralis. It was found, that the bison might

be one of the intermediate hosts for this helminth.
Forecast of Epizootic Situation on Main Helminthiases in Russian Federation for the Year 2016
Authors: Горохов  , Gorokhov V.
Published: January 2017

The forecast of epizootic situation on main animal helminthiases in the Russian Federation in

the year 2016 is presented. Regular monitoring of epizootic situation on main animal helminthiases

allow to conclude that the development of epizootic process at helminthiasis is affected by

environmental factors: condition of pastures, water basins, weather and climate, especially in

current pasture season, whichrequires the antiparasitic treatments.
Acute oral and cutaneous toxicities of cyflunit- flock tested on laboratory animals
Authors: Глухарева  , Glukhareva E.
Published: January 2017

Objective of research: to determine the toxicological properties of the preparation Cyflunit-

Flock under acute experimental conditions at oral and subcutaneous administration routes to

laboratory animals.

Materials and methods: White outbred mice and white outbred rats of both genders were

used for testing. Each dose of the preparation was tested on groups of males and females to

identify the eventual sex differences in drug-responsiveness.In experiment on mice, animals were

divided into 5 groups of 10 animals each.The medicine was given orally at the doses of 4350,

8700, 13050, 17400 and 21750 mg a.i./kg. In experiment on rats, 4 experimental male and 4

female groups were formed (6 animals in each). The drug was given orally at the doses of 17400

and 21750, 26100 and 30450 mg a.i./kg. While studying the acute cutaneous toxicity, Cyflunit-

Flock was applied at the doses 870, 1740, 4350 and 8700 mg a.i./kgin 4 experimental groups

of male and 4 groups of female rats of 6 animals each. Observations of general health status,

behavior of animals, intoxication symptoms and eventual death of animals were conducted within

14 days.

Results and discussion: LD50 of Cyflunit-Flockat oral administration to mice of both genders

was 12180 mg/kg,at oral administration tomale rats - 22475 mg/kg, to female rats - 23925mg/kg.

At cutaneous use of the preparation in rats, LD50 was more than 8700 mg/kg.

Accordingtothestandardhygienicclassification, the preparation belongs to the 4thhazard class

(low-hazard substances).
Modeling the electron temperature distribution in F2 region of high-latitude ionosphere for winter solstice conditions
Authors: Голиков Иннокентий , Golikov Innokentiy , Гололобов Артем , Gololobov Artem , Попов Василий , Popov Vasiliy
Published: January 2017

Using the three-dimensional model of the high-latitude ionosphere in Euler variables, which takes into account the mismatch between geographical and geomagnetic poles, we study the behavior of the electron temperature Te in the F2 region as a function of universal time. We present results of the numerical modeling of spatial-temporal distribution of electron temperature in the F2 region for winter solstice, minimum solar activity, and moderate geomagnetic activity. The electron temperature distribution in the F2 region of the high-latitude ionosphere in winter is shown to be characterized by a Te increase in dawn and dusk sectors. Further, the mismatch between the poles leads to regular longitudinal features in Te distribution during Earth’s daily rotation. Thus, at 05 UT, when the Eastern Hemisphere is illuminated, the elevated Te zone is formed only in the dawn sector, and at 17 UT, when the Western Hemisphere is illuminated, such zones are observed in both the sectors. We discuss reasons for the formation of the regions with elevated electron temperature depending on the universal time. The results of numerical experiments are compared with similar results obtained with other models.
Optical effects produced by running onboard engines of low-earth-orbit spacecraft
Authors: Белецкий Александр , Beletsky Aleksandr , Михалев Александр , Mikhalev Aleksandr , Хахинов Виталий , Khakhinov Vitaliy , Лебедев Валентин , Lebedev Valentin
Published: January 2017

This paper presents the results of optical observations in Radar-Progress Experiment between April 17, 2013 and July 30, 2014 after switching on the approach-correction engine (ACE) of Progress M-17M and Progress M-23M cargo spacecraft in the thermosphere. A region of enhanced emission intensity was recorded during engine operation. This may have been related to the scatter of twilight solar emission along the cargo spacecraft exhaust and to the emergence of an additional atomic oxygen [OI] 630 nm. The maximum size of emission region, we observed, was ~ 330-350 km and ~ 250-270 km along and across the orbit, respectively. For the first time after the ACE initiation, an expansion rate of emission region was ~7 and ~3.5 km/s along and across the orbit, respectively. Maximum intensity of the disturbance area for Progress M-17M is estimated at ~ 40-60 R at 2 nm. Progress M-23M Space Experiment registered minor disturbance of atmospheric [OI] 630.0 nm emissions, both in the near and in the further cargo spacecraft flight path, which might have been associated with the ACE exhaust gas injection.
RUSCOSMIC — the new software toolbox for detailed analysis of cosmic ray interactions with matter
Authors: Маурчев Евгений , Maurchev Evgeniy , Балабин Юрий , Balabin Yuriy
Published: January 2017

At present, cosmic ray (CR) physics uses a considerable variety of methods for studying CR characteristics, and both primary and secondary fluxes, respectively. Experimental methods make the main contribution, using various types of detectors, but numerical methods increasingly complement it due to the active development in computer technology. This approach provides researchers with the most extensive information about details of the process or phenomenon and allows us to make the most competent conclusions. This paper presents a concept of the RUSCOSMIC software package based on the GEANT4 toolkit and representing a range of different numerical models for studying the CR passage through a matter of different systems. The obtained results represent response functions of the main radiation detectors as well as some typical characteristics of secondary CR fluxes. Comparative results also show the operation of the module verifica-tion of calculations with experimental data.
Methodical recommendations about organization of mammals helminth fauna study in protected areas
Authors: Успенский  , Uspenskiy A. , Малышева  , Malysheva N. , Власов  , Vlasov E. , Горохов  , Gorokhov V.
Published: January 2017

In this article is shortly described methods of study of helminth fauna of mammals in protected areas. Methods and results that kind of study are depicted by the example of researches which were carried out in the Central-Chernozem state nature reserve in Kursk oblast. These methodical recommendations intended for researchers of reserves, national parks, parasitologists, mammalogists and broad zoologists.
Genetics of susceptibility to human helminthiasis
Authors: Начева  , Nacheva L. , Кутихин  , Kutikhin A.
Published: January 2017

Objective of research: to provide the analysis of literature sources describing the influence of host genes on genetic susceptibility to helminthiasis and the features of its pathogenesis. Results and discussion: all recent scientific works dedicated to the influence of host genes on genetic susceptibility to helminthiasis and the features of its pathogenesis were considered. The most important determinants of impact of host genes on genetic susceptibility to helminthiasis are gene polymorphisms TAP for echinococcosis, variants of genetic loci SM1 and SM2 for bilharziasis (schistosomiasis), and gene polymorphisms HLA for all three parasitic diseases described in this article.
SYSTEM APPROACH TO PROFESSIONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF CIVIL SERVANTS
Authors: Суворов  , Suvorov A.
Published: January 2017

The paper presents the concept of a system of vocational and career development of civil servants. System properties are defined, the place of the system of professional career development of civil servants in the personnel management system of public authority is justified. The structure of the system of professional career development is presented, which is difficult to organize content and includes the following subsystems: manage and control, target, function, technology, provides, as well as internal and external factors affecting the professional career development of civil servants. The content of each of the subsystems of vocational and career development of civil servants system is developed. The ways of improving the efficiency of civil servants on the basis of their professional and career growth are given. The novelty of the proposed approach consists in developing of scientifically sound theoretical foundation, necessary methodological and organizational methods of the system of professional career development of civil servants.
MECHANISMS OF IMPROVEMENT OF PERSONNEL SECURITY IN THE REGION
Authors: Савченко  , Savchenko I. , Мухорьянова  , Mukhoryanova O. , Калюгина  , Kalyugina Svetlana , Кривокора  , Krivokora Yevgyeniya
Published: January 2017

The article focuses on the concept and essence of «region personnel security» definition, the main threats of regional personnel security and their reason are defined. Personnel safety of the region was defined as the state of economy and institutes of the power providing and controlling territories of condition, necessary for development of the human capital. Authors revealed that the process of personnel safety has bilateral character: on the one hand, personnel safety as the tool

of economic stability and consistent positive state policy in the social sphere, provides protection of the country population against external economic threats, on the

other hand, the level of society political stability defines a human resource of the state.
Las disputas urbanas y sus dimensiones en la Caracas del Siglo XXI
Authors: Torres Andreina , Pineda Pereira Víctor Alonso , Rey Enrique
Published: January 2017

Durante la última década las ciudades venezolanas han experimentado un proceso de transformación asociado a la expansión del mercado inmobiliario, los nuevos marcos de redistribución de la renta petrolera y la emergencia de nuevas subjetividades que, articuladas en movimientos sociales y populares, intervienen en la ciudad y lo urbano para transformarlo. En este artículo nos detendremos en dos casos que ejemplifican distintos procesos de producción social del suelo urbano y la ciudad: los Campamentos de Pioneros y la Gran Misión Vivienda Venezuela, para mirar a fondo los modos de reproducción y/o ruptura con el contexto de las desigualdades urbanas y las potencialidades de las prácticas sociales que, articuladas en el territorio, proponen el despliegue de nuevos tejidos urbanos.
Memantine for fibromyalgia and Alzheimer's disease: An observational case comparison
Authors: Hughes Lloyd D
Published: January 2017

Recent research suggests that memantine may have a beneficial role in treating chronic pain in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). This study wished to assess whether patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and FMS prescribed memantine have improved pain control to those patients not receiving memantine. Nursing home patients with a diagnosis of AD and FMS were identified from one GP practice list in Arbroath, Scotland. Patients with another diagnosis that cause pain were excluded. Cognition was quantified and pain was assessed on a fortnightly basis for 4 months. Baseline cognitive and pain scores prior to treatment were also recorded. Ten patients with AD and FMS were identified. Four patients were excluded as they had other conditions causing pain. Three patients were prescribed memantine and three patients were prescribed donepezil. Baseline cognition and pain were similar between groups (prior to therapy), with lower pain scores and reduction for patients receiving memantine over the study period. This small research project, albeit with caveats, extends the findings to date that memantine may improve pain in patients with FMS, to those residing in nursing homes with diagnosis of AD.
School funding & teacher supply
Authors: Trobe Malcolm
Published: January 2017

Improved school funding and teacher supply are the two clear priorities for 2017, says Malcolm Trobe
The Oxygen mask approach
Authors: Stanley Julian
Published: January 2017

The mental health of students is firmly on the agenda, but if teachers are to play a key role, they must also protect their own wellbeing, says Julian Stanley
Protecting your voice
Authors: Dabell John
Published: January 2017

Teaching is a profession that relies heavily on your voice – but do you look after it? John Dabell looks at the risks and explains some simple voice care techniques
Acute Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Due to Oxaliplatin; Azithromycin-Induced Stevens-Johnson Syndrome; Acute Jugular Vein Thrombosis with Rituximab; Hemorrhagic Bullae of the Fingers Induced by Furosemide
Authors: Mancano Michael A.
Published: January 2017

The purpose of this feature is to heighten awareness of specific adverse drug reactions (ADRs), discuss methods of prevention, and promote reporting of ADRs to the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) MedWatch program (800-FDA-1088). If you have reported an interesting, preventable ADR to MedWatch, please consider sharing the account with our readers. Your report will be published anonymously unless otherwise requested. This feature is provided by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) in cooperation with the FDA's MedWatch program and Temple University School of Pharmacy. ISMP is an FDA MedWatch partner.
Are you Practicing in a Learning Health System?
Authors: Felkey Bill G. , Fox Brent I.
Published: January 2017

Learning never ceases. While continuing education is important for all of us, we are not speaking of licensure requirements. We are speaking of learning within your health system that systematically incorporates knowledge gained through research and clinical care into individual care.
Escola Profissionalizante e o método de ensino e aprendizagem na Educação Física
Authors: Guedes José Demontier , Duarte Cassiano César Ferreira , Feitosa Joyce Gonçalves , Santos Leonardo Gonçalves Feitosa dos , Silva Pedro Anderson Barbosa da , Souza Antônio Júlio César Almeida de , Vieira Torben Alencar
Published: January 2017

O objetivo geral do presente estudo é compreender a importância do ensino, aprendizagem e seus métodos utilizados para a pratica da Educação Física, e principalmente, como ela é aplicada na na escola profissionalizante. Quanto aos objetivos específicos, investiga-se a importância do ensino e aprendizagem quanto a estimular os alunos na prática de atividades corporais, buscando compreender o método aplicado em sala de aula pelo professor de educação física e, o consequente desenvolvimento dos alunos. Utlilizou-se um questionário qualitativo, o qual foi respondido por uma profissional de Educação Física do colégio profissionalizante E.E.M.P Governador Virgílio Távora. Os resultados demonstraram que a falta de espaço tem sido um problema,  dificultando as aulas e uma metodologia mais interativa com movimentos, implicando em que o professor tenha que improvisar no decorrer das aulas. O método de ensino é desenvolvido pela professora, a qual organiza as atividades de ensino e dos alunos para atingir objetivos de trabalho docente em relação à aprendizagem e o ensino, tem como finalidade a compreensão das aulas de educação física em escolas profissionalizantes.
Uso dos Recursos Tecnológicos Atuais e sua contribuição no processo de Ensino-Aprendizagem na Escola Municipal Érico Veríssimo, Simões-PI
Authors: Carvalho Nerivaldo Braz de , Carvalho Anna Christina Farias de
Published: January 2017

O objeto de análise deste trabalho foi o uso das tecnologias atuais na Escola Érico Veríssimo município de Simões – PI e tem como objetivo estudar as contribuições dos recursos tecnológicos na escola, reconhecendo a importância desses recursos para a melhoria da qualidade do ensino aprendizagem. Analisar as contribuições dos mesmos para uma aprendizagem significativa, identificando os desafios dos professores e alunos diante do uso dessas tecnologias como mecanismo de ensino. Esse trabalho se constitui em uma pesquisa de campo e bibliográfica. Como ponto de partida o estudo foi fundamentado nas ideias de diferentes autores que versam a respeito do tema, dentre esses estudiosos temos Kiso (2007), Moran (2000) e Sousa (2010). Durante a pesquisa pode-se verificar que é possível inserir as tecnologias atuais nas aulas; bem como, incluir no planejamento o uso dessas ferramentas, inovando assim, a metodologia utilizada pelos educadores, fazendo cooperações para o desenvolvimento da aprendizagem. Para isso, é preciso força de vontade por parte dos professores para trabalhar com novas ferramentas de forma pedagógica para o bom desenvolvimento de uma aprendizagem significativa e infraestrutura necessária para aplicação dos recursos, só assim garantirá de forma prazerosa um ensino de qualidade.
Políticas Públicas Educacionais: Desafios da Inclusão no Ensino Regular
Authors: Nogueira Maria Zuleide De Lima
Published: January 2017

A proposta deste artigo é mostrar diversas conceituações de políticas públicas e que as mesmas são diretrizes, princípios que direcionam a atuação do poder público. As políticas sociais públicas são aquelas que implantam operacionalização e manutenção dos serviços, programas, projetos e benefícios que são de inteira responsabilidade do Estado. O direito ao ensino regular possibilita às crianças o desenvolvimento de funções cognitivas e sociais. Estas aprendizagens envolvem tanto os professores, quanto os alunos. O objetivo geral deste artigo é: compreender as políticas educacionais, com ênfase nos desafios de inclusão no ensino regular, mostrando a importância do profissional da educação preparado. Os objetivos específicos foram: comparar a implantação destas políticas e aos avanços até os dias atuais; caracterizar a importância da educação para a sociedade; apontar os avanços, desafios e dificuldades para a inclusão da mesma no ensino regular; diferenciar programas, projetos e Leis implementadas.      Tem-se um estudo descritivo, inserido na abordagem qualitativa. Isto é, realizado a partir d a leitura cuidadosa de recursos materiais como textos em consulta a internet, sites e livros bibliográficos, portanto sendo uma pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. Os dados obtidos fornecem um conteúdo onde destaca a importância dos avanços dentro das políticas públicas educacional, focando todo histórico e acontecimento durando cada governo. A educação é de suma importância para a conquista do desenvolvimento econômico de um país. Pois, os mais bem sucedidos em todas as áreas são aqueles que têm acesso à educação e consegue romper com as limitações.
Apropriações Tecnológicas e Uso de Laboratório de Informática pelos Professores na Escola Municipal Érico Veríssimo, Simões - PI
Authors: Carvalho Nerivaldo Bráz de
Published: January 2017

O objeto de análise deste trabalho foi o uso do laboratório de informática pelos os professores da Escola Érico Veríssimo município de Simões – PI e tem como objetivo Identificar o nível de domínio dos professores com o computador e suas principais ferramentas; analisar as prioridades estabelecidas por eles na hora da elaboração e execução das aulas e apoio pedagógico junto ao laboratório de informática descobrir também o que dificultam na vida dos profissionais da educação que não desfrutam gratuitamente desses laboratórios e recursos digitais para fins pedagógicos. Observar como é o funcionamento do laboratório de informática da escola e sua relação com o desenvolvimento do ensino aprendizagem dos alunos. Analisar a contribuição do mesmo para uma aprendizagem significativa, identificando os desafios dos professores e alunos diante do uso desses laboratórios de informática como mecanismo de ensino. Esse trabalho se constitui em uma pesquisa de campo e bibliográfica. O estudo foi fundamentado nas ideias de diferentes autores que versam a respeito do tema, dentre esses estudiosos temos Carvalho (2012), Costa (2015) Pereira (2009) e Sousa (2010). Durante a pesquisa pode-se verificar que é possível incluir no planejamento o uso do laboratório de informática, por ser uma importante ferramenta de ensino. A presente pesquisa tem como propósito principal, investigar se os professores estão utilizando o laboratório de informática implantado na escola para fins pedagógicos. Relatar dados da Escola em ralação à frequência do uso do laboratório de informática; Mostrando os principais direcionamentos com intuito de melhorar o funcionamento da sala de informática.
Educação Especial: por uma escola para todos
Authors: Matias Luciana Varela Rocha , Lustosa Maria Cristina Oliveira
Published: January 2017

Através de leituras e análises de trabalhos científicos, pretendeu-se expor relevante ponto de vista sobre o tema abordado. Percebe-se que nas últimas décadas o tema educação especial e a inclusão no ambiente educacional tem sido muito refletido e debatido. Entretanto, percebe-se que em sua trajetória houve significativas transformações tanto sociais como também pedagógicas.  Diante disso, esse estudo tem como temática central o desafio da inclusão de alunos com necessidades especiais na escola e sua integração com a comunidade escolar. Mais especificamente, pretendeu-se analisar a educação especial, apontando questões ligadas a essa inclusão educacional. A metodologia constitui por meio de pesquisa bibliográfica, através de análises de estudos acerca do tema. Contudo, há a necessidade de um conjunto de ações aliada a um olhar diferenciado no processo de ensino e aprendizagem com uma aceitação de uma educação inclusiva por parte de toda comunidade escolar, construindo assim, o conhecimento e uma efetiva socialização..
Indisciplina Escolar: Um entrave para a Aprendizagem?
Authors: Oliveira Magda Maria De , Torres Geanne Maria Costa
Published: January 2017

O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar os fatores que ocasionam a indisciplina escolar como possível entrave na formação do técnico em enfermagem, em uma escola da rede estadual do Ceará. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo com abordagem qualitativa, do tipo relato de experiência, realizado com a turma do 2° ano do curso "Técnico em Enfermagem", no período de março a abril de 2016. Pelos resultados, evidenciamos que a indisciplina em sala de aula prejudica o processo de ensino-aprendizagem, tendo como consequência diversos fatores, como falta de respeito, desinteresse, brincadeiras fora de hora e muitas conversas que ocasionam prejuízos nas aulas e na construção de novas aprendizagens. Além disso, destacamos a importância do diálogo e da relação professor-aluno como essenciais na condução da (in)disciplina em sala de aula. Registramos, então, a importância do processo de formação do professor e das parcerias com a família e demais segmentos da sociedade como medidas interventivas fundamentais para minimizar seus efeitos negativos e abrir caminhos que instrumentalizam e potencializam para um novo atuar em sala de aula, substancial para proporcionar uma educação significativa e transformadora aos nossos alunos.
Fraudulent financial reporting in public companies in Indonesia: An analysis of fraud triangle and responsibilities of auditors
Authors: Astuti Sri , Zuhrohtun Zuhrohtun , Kusharyanti Kusharyanti
Published: January 2017

This study investigates the determinants of fraudulent financial reporting in Indonesia and the responsibility of auditor for fraudulent financial reporting. This study posits that fraud triangle affects the fraudulent financial reporting, and auditors do not give unqualified opinion for fraud firms. The sample consists of 380 firms listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange. The 39 of 380 firms have received punishment from BAPEPAM during 2007-2010 periods. This study uses logistic regression to test the first hypothesis and correlation to test the second hypothesis. The finding suggests that: 1) fraud triangle (opportunity, pressure, and rationalization) does not affect the fraudulent financial reporting; 2) auditor opinion has a positive correlation towards fraudulent financial reporting.
A permanência e a conclusão no ensino superior: O que dizem os Índios da Universidade Estadual do Centro Oeste do Paraná (UNICENTRO) – Brasil
Authors: Angnes Juliane Sachser , Freitas Maria de Fátima Quintal de , Klozovski Marcel Luciano , Costa Zoraide da Fonseca , Rocha Carla Marlana
Published: January 2017

Este artigo se propôs a compreender, sob a perspectiva dos Ííndios, o processo de permanência e conclusão destes na Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste do Paraná [UNICENTRO] - Brasil, considerando a experiência do Vestibular Específico para Povos Indígenas neste estado. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, realizada com recorte temporal de 2002 a 2010, que se dispôs a ouvir as vozes (e silêncio) dos índios, ou seja, as dificuldades que estes tiveram para concluir o ensino superior. Os resultados apontaram que esse processo considerado como um “projeto de inclusão dos índios na universidade” neste espaço secular e privilegiado, restringe-se apenas ao acesso. Ou seja, o efeito psicossocial gerado pela ideia falsa que um programa suplementar de vagas gera na sociedade é inteiramente distorsivo, pois cria uma falsa noção de que a sociedade estaria tornando-se mais igualitária e justa, quando de fato o que acontece é um alargamento do grau de aceitação e conformismo para com as diferentes e sutis formas de injustiça e exploração da vida cotidiana. Os resultados apontaram que as estratégias para o ingresso no ensino superior de segmentos sociais e étnico-raciais discriminados são um caminho para minimizar o processo de exclusão que o Brasil enfrenta desde o descobrimento. Porém, parte-se do pressuposto que tais ações afirmativas devem ser complementadas com ações educacionais que fortaleçam o acesso ao conhecimento. A perspectiva das Ações Afirmativas na educação superior não deve apenas ampliar o acesso de negros, indígenas e egressos da escola pública, mas também sua permanência e integralização. Além disso, os resultados destacaram que para o índio, ingressar/permanecer/concluir uma universidade que possui como características centrais ser monolíngue, hierárquica, eurocêntrica ou norte-americocêntrica não é um processo simples, pois ocorrem as contradições existentes entre as intenções interculturais de uma lógica marcada pela exclusão, da competição e da seleção e a perspectiva de uma universidade pública e democrática que ainda não se constituiu intercultural. Porém, os vestibulares específicos possibilitaram reflexões de que mudanças são possíveis, com a inserção e fomento de processos novos e protagonismo de estudantes e lideranças indígenas.
From the Royal Castle to school. King Stanisław August’s legacy and the Volhynian Gymnasium collections
Authors: Buczek Katarzyna
Published: January 2017

The library and the cabinet collections of King of Poland Stanisław August Poniatowski reflect the trends of the Enlightement as well as the monarch’s interests. Their acquisition by one of the most important Polish schools, the Volhynian Gymnasium in Kremenets, saved them from dismemberment and gave rise to school collections. The acquisition was possible owing to history (the Partition of Poland, and the emergence of the Vilna Educational District) and a unique man – Tadeusz Czacki.The collections at the Volhynian Gymnasium in Kremenets was open to the public on a daily basis. In this way, the Polish King’s Stanisław August wish to have the collection available for masses came true, after his death regrettably. School collections were very valuable. Having originated from the royal collection of the last Polish King, they became a reminiscence of the national potential of a country that disappeared from the map of Europe in 1795.This article is a part of a future book and an attempt of documenting the transition of respective collections from the royal residence in Warsaw to Kremenets. The analysis of Polish, Lithuanian and Ukrainian archives enables to reconstruct the history of the royal collections and to show their quality and didactic utility.
Penentuan Prioritas Perbaikan Jalan Menggunakan Fuzzy C-Means : Studi Kasus Perbaikan Jalan Di Kota Samarinda
Authors: Puspitasari Novianti , Rosmasari Rosmasari , Stefanie Stefanie
Published: January 2017

One of the factors traffic accidents is caused by a damaged road. Therefore, road improvements based on the priorities scale is indispensable. In this study implements the Fuzzy CMeans method, a method that is capable of classifying data based on the characteristics. The results showed that the FCM algorithm was able to classify the road improvements into four groups; 1, 2, 3, and 4 priorities. Based on the test results the accuracy of calculations on the data of road damage, there are 8 correct data from 9 trial data or 88.89%, which indicates that the method FCM clustering results and a precise calculation.Kerusakan jalan merupakan salah satu masalah yang menjadi perhatian serius. Hal ini dikarenakan kerusakan jalan merupakan penyebab tingginya angka kecelakaan lalu lintas. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan skala prioritas untuk penentuan prioritas perbaikan jalan. Penelitian ini menerapkan metode Fuzzy C-Means (FCM), yaitu suatu metode yang mampu mengelompokkan data berdasarkan karakteristik yang dimilikinya. Dimana, data kerusakan jalan selama setahun akan dikelompokkan ke dalam 4 kelompok urutan prioritas perbaikan jalan yaitu prioritas 1, prioritas 2, prioritas 3 dan prioritas 4 berdasarkan parameter biaya, kecepatan kendaraan dan kepadatan lalu lintas. Berdasarkan hasil uji akurasi perhitungan pada data kerusakan jalan, terdapat 8 data yang benar dari 9 data uji coba atau sebesar 88,89% yang menunjukkan bahwa metode FCM memberikan hasil pengelompokkan dan perhitungan yang tepat.
Eastern versus Western Culture Pricing Strategy: Superstition, Lucky Numbers, and Localization
Authors: Westjohn Stanford A. , Roschk Holger , Magnusson Peter
Published: January 2017

Eastern versus Western culture pricing practices differ with respect to price endings; however, Eastern cultures are increasingly influenced by Western multinational corporations. At the same time, increasing antiglobalization sentiment suggests the use of localization strategies in these markets. The authors investigate whether pricing practices still differ in this new environment, examine the role of superstition, and ask whether Western brands can benefit from localizing pricing practices. They explore the use of lucky number price endings and consumer responses to such pricing strategies in Singapore, an Eastern culture that is strongly exposed to Western multinational influence. Using a content analysis of newspaper advertisements and two experiments, the authors find that superstitious pricing practices continue, especially with high-priced items and brands of Eastern (vs. Western) origin. In the experimental studies, they find that superstitious pricing has a positive effect on price attractiveness and that foreign brands that localize their prices benefit from a more positive brand attitude.
Desmid flora in the lakes of the Khrebtovyi Nature Reserve in the Polar Ural (Russia) / Dvyniečių flora Chrebtovyj draustinio ežeruose Šiaurės Urale (Rusija)
Authors: Briškaitė Rima , Patova Elena , Juzėnas Sigitas
Published: January 2017

Fourteen thermokarst lakes and one mountain lake were explored in the study period. A total of 116 species of desmids belonging to 22 genera were identified. The genera Cosmarium (29), Staurastrum (18) and Closterium (13) were most abundant. The highest number of species (88) was recorded in the habitats with Sphagnum and brown mosses. Twenty-seven species and one variety of desmids were observed for the first time in the Polar Ural Mountains.