bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A satisfação de pacientes em tratamento dialítico com relação aos cuidados do enfermeiro
Authors: Vieira Ingrid Fernanda De Oliveira , Santos Felipe Kaezer dos , Silva Frances Valéria Costa e , Lins Silvia Maria De Sá Basilio , Muniz Natasha Cristina Cunha
Published: October 2018

Objetivo: analisar a satisfação dos pacientes em tratamento dialítico com relação aos cuidados de enfermagem. Método: estudo descritivo, de abordagem quantitativa de campo, realizado de maio a agosto de 2016, em um hospital universitário do Rio de Janeiro. A amostra foi de 37 pacientes que realizam hemodiálise ou diálise peritoneal no hospital por tempo igual ou superior a três meses, maiores de 18 anos. Utilizou para a coleta de dados o Instrumento de Satisfação do Paciente. Resultados: a média de satisfação geral dos pacientes foi de 3,89 para os três itens: educação, confiança e teórico-prático, sendo que os pacientes da hemodiálise apresentaram a média de satisfação de 3,69 e os pacientes da diálise peritoneal de 4,44. Conclusão: os pacientes em tratamento dialítico do hospital se encontram satisfeitos com os cuidados de enfermagem que lhes são prestados.
Micropoderes no cotidiano do trabalho de enfermagem hospitalar: uma aproximação do pensamento de Foucault
Authors: Matos Filho Silvio Arcanjo , Souza Norma Valéria Dantas de Oliveira , Gonçalves Francisco Gleidson De Azevedo , Pires Ariane Da Silva , Varella Thereza Christina Mó Y Mó Loureiro
Published: October 2018

Objetivos: discutir e analisar os micropoderes existentes no cotidiano do trabalho de enfermagem hospitalar, de acordo com o pensamento de Foucault. Conteúdo: o ponto de partida é a análise história da divisão do trabalho, na área hospitalar e da enfermagem, em que se evidenciam características comuns aos conceitos de micropoderes discutidos por Foucault. Constata-se a existência de padrões de comportamento e disciplina na atuação da enfermagem hospitalar que são compatíveis com os pressupostos teóricos foucaultianos. Conclusão: é necessário aprofundamento das discussões sobre esta temática com intuito de ampliar o entendimento acerca da prática profissional da enfermagem hospitalar, bem como estabelecer mecanismos que possibilitem a análise pelos trabalhadores de seu cotidiano visando à transformação de posturas e comportamentos. São necessários mobilização e envolvimento coletivo para que processos de mudança aconteçam nas relações de poder que permeiam a profissão de enfermagem.
Instrumentos para avaliação do padrão de sono em crianças com doenças crônicas: revisão integrativa
Authors: Andrade Rosilene Silva de , Santos Ravini Dos Santos Fernandes Vieira dos , Santos Antônio Eduardo Vieira dos , Andrade Neize Lucia de , Macedo Isabela Fornerolli de , Nunes Michelle Darezzo Rodrigues
Published: October 2018

Objetivo: analisar a produção científica nacional e internacional relacionada aos instrumentos utilizados para avaliar padrão de sono em crianças com doenças crônicas. Método: revisão integrativa realizada em bases de dados (PubMed, Web of Science, CINHAL, LILACS, SciELO) que compreendeu o período de 2006-2016. Resultados: foram selecionados 16 artigos para compor a revisão e encontrados vários instrumentos confiáveis para avaliar o sono, porém nenhum adaptado para o Português do Brasil, com exceção da polissonografia e do actigraphy. Crianças com doenças crônicas apresentam distúrbios do sono que se correlacionavam com dor, fadiga, problemas de comportamento, falta de atividade física e obesidade. Conclusão: no Brasil, o uso de instrumentos específicos para avaliar o sono em crianças ainda é pouco explorado. A utilização desses instrumentos na prática clínica poderia auxiliar enfermeiros a traçarem estratégias para diminuir os distúrbios do sono na população infanto-juvenilnil.
Precarização do trabalho da enfermeira obstétrica
Authors: Progianti Jane Márcia , Moreira Noelle Juliana Melo de Paula , Prata Juliana Amaral , Vieira Manoel Luís Cardoso , Almeida Terezinha Andrade , Vargens Octavio Muniz da Costa
Published: October 2018

Objetivo: refletir sobre as condições objetivas do trabalho, identificadas no perfil sóciodemográfico das enfermeiras obstétricas, que atuam no Sistema Único de Saúde. Metodologia: estudo descritivo, quantitativo, realizado com 15 enfermeiras obstétricas, em 2016, no Rio de Janeiro. Os dados foram coletados por entrevistas e submetidos à análise estatística simples. Estudo apreciado e aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa. Resultados: as relações laborais, os salários, o quantitativo de vínculos e a jornada de trabalho das enfermeiras obstétricas, ao serem analisadas de forma associada, apontaram para a precarização do trabalho no serviço público. Conclusão: frente ao avanço da lógica capitalista no Sistema Único de Saúde, é necessário que as enfermeiras obstétricas fortaleçam sua unidade de classe a fim de elaborar estratégias para o enfrentamento dessas condições que deterioram seu processo de trabalho, com grande potencial para comprometer sua saúde e o cuidado às mulheres.
Comissão Intra-Hospitalar de Doação de Órgãos e Tecidos para Transplante: vivência dos enfermeiros
Authors: Silva Tatiane Ribeiro , Alves Marcelo Da Silva , Braz Patrícia Rodrigues , Carbogim Fabio Da Costa
Published: October 2018

Objetivo: compreender as vivências de enfermeiros da Comissão Intra-Hospitalar de Doação de Órgãos e Tecidos para Transplante (CIHDOTT) em uma instituição hospitalar privada da Zona da Mata Mineira. Método: estudo descritivo, qualitativo, realizado com 11 enfermeiros, por meio de entrevista semiestruturada realizada entre julho e dezembro de 2017. A análise de conteúdo foi utilizada como referencial metodológico para o estudo dos depoimentos. Resultados: dos 11 participantes, 72% eram mulheres e 28% homens, com média de idade de 35 anos. Quanto à raça, oito se autodeclararam brancos e três, negros. O tempo de trabalho na comissão variou de dois meses a seis anos, com média de dois anos e sete meses. A partir da análise de conteúdo dos depoimentos, emergiram três categorias: o ser enfermeiro da comissão; abordagem familiar e treinamento e capacitação. Conclusão: o estudo demonstrou que a vivência na comissão é permeada por fragilidades e que a identificação delas propicia o desenvolvimento de estratégias para aprimoramento do processo nas instituições.
Humanismo, anti-humanismo e educação popular. Pedagogia do Oprimido:50 anos
Authors: Brayner Flavio Henrique
Published: October 2018

Paulo Freire elaborou, a partir dos anos 60, uma pedagogia de clara inspiração moderna,   ainda fortemente aceita pelos educadores brasileiros, e centrou seus pressupostos nas categorias que constituíram o Humanismo clássico. Isto exige um reexame. Neste ensaio procuraremos analisar os pressupostos do ideário Humanista, as críticas que o anti-humanismo lhe dirige e tentar averiguar a incidência destas críticas sobre a pedagogia freireana. A pergunta que nos orienta nesta busca é: como sustentar uma pedagogia libertadora e humanista numa época em que o Humanismo está sob severo ataque intelectual, vendo nele a própria impossibilidade de realização da Humanitas de cada um de nós?
“Aprendendo a dizer (sua) palavra”: um debate (ainda) necessário entre opressão e formação pela memória experiencial
Authors: Ferreira Adriana Amaral , Vellasquez Fabrícia
Published: October 2018

Quando completamos cinquenta anos da Pedagogia do Oprimido, rememorar aspectos da obra de Paulo Freire confluem no sentido de contribuir para se pensar as ocupações das universidades pelo movimento estudantil no Brasil em 2016. Com a particularidade de uma Universidade de origem específica, a UFRRJ, o presente artigo pretende dialogar com as provocações em “O oprimido”, de Freire, e os movimentos ainda necessários, cinquenta anos depois, igualmente elaborados por seus estudantes em reivindicações que estão para além de sua formação.
Cartografias e Narrativas de uma produção desejante com a EMEF EJA Admardo Serafim de Oliveira.
Authors: Clemente Ozilene Pereira , Louzada Ana Paula Figueiredo
Published: October 2018

O artigo problematiza qual é a produção desejante que a EMEF EJA Admardo Serafim de Oliveira está construindo. Respondendo a tal questionamento foi desdobrado como a produção desejante está coengendrada a produção subjetiva na escola.  E, também como a máquina capitalista captura a subjetividade, a qual provoca medo, falta e diminuição de potência de vida nos indivíduos. Nessa lógica, foi possível acompanhar e sentir como as máquinas desejantes da Escola Admardo lutam, desalinhando, desarranjando por meio de uma educação potente contra um plano desejante dominante de um desejo de poder, um desejo gregário que insiste em subjugar a vida, principalmente de jovens de classe social economicamente desfavorecida.
Resenha do livro: "Construindo Pontes: Paulo Freire entre saberes, projetos e continentes"
Authors: Ribeiro Rosana
Published: October 2018

O livro é resultado da parceria entre professores da Faculdade de Formação de Professores da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ-FFP) e professores da Universidade Internacional da Integração Luso Afro-Brasileira do Ceará (UNILAB). A partir do encontro e intercâmbio entre os professores e grupos de pesquisa das Universidades, foi celebrado um convênio para construir ações conjuntas, tais como formação e capacitação de pessoal, publicações,  criação de um núcleo interinstitucional sobre educação e movimentos sociais, dentre outras.  O presente livro é uma produção decorrente da realização da I Jornada Paulo Freire, intitulada "Re-construindo Pontes", ocorrida entre os dias 21 e 23 de março de 2016, que publica, em forma de textos, os trabalhos e pesquisas apresentados na Jornada.
Preservice Teachers’ Transforming Perceptions of Science and Mathematics Teacher Knowledge
Authors: Peace Heather , Fuentes Sarah Quebec , Bloom Mark
Published: October 2018

Teacher Education Programs (TEPs) are intended to prepare students to become qualified professionals in the field of education. Yet, many preservice teachers (PSTs) have difficulty recognizing their new roles, not simply as students in the TEP, but as future educators. As PSTs progress through their coursework, field experiences, and student teaching, their perceptions of teacher knowledge evolves. Teacher educators may assist in positively influencing such transformation through reflective exercises, learning activities, and thoughtful discourse. The present research examines four classroom discussions centered on a mathematics and science activity. These discussions illustrate the changes in perspective with respect to mathematics and science teacher knowledge, among a cohort of elementary PSTs between the beginning and end of their first year in a TEP.   
Discrete Element Model Calibration Using Multi-Responses and Simulation of Corn Flow in a Commercial Grain Auger
Authors: Tekeste Mehari Z. , Mousaviraad Mohammad , Rosentrater Kurt A.
Published: October 2018

Abstract. Grain augers are primary grain conveying equipment in agriculture. Quantitative prediction of dynamic grain flow in grain augers using discrete element modeling (DEM) has potential to support simulation-based engineering design of grain handling equipment. The objective of this study was to develop a DEM corn model using a multi-response calibration methodology and validation of combine-harvested corn flow in a commercial grain auger. Using a Latin hypercube design of experiment (DOE) sampling from four particle interaction DEM parameters values, 27 DEM simulations were generated for four DEM corn shape approximations (1-sphere, 2-spheres, 5-spheres, and 13-spheres) to create virtual DEM experiments of bucket-discharged and anchor-lifted angle of repose (AOR) tests. A surface meta-model was developed using the DEM interaction parameters as predictor variables, and normalized AOR expressed as a mean square error (MSE), i.e., the sum of square differences between DEM simulations and laboratory-measured AOR. Analysis of the MSE percentiles with lower error differences between DEM simulations and laboratory AOR and the computational effort required per simulation (h per simulation) showed that the 2-spheres DEM model had better performance than the 1-sphere, 5-spheres, and 13-spheres models. Using the best stepwise linear regression models of bucket AOR MSE (R2 of 0.9423 and RMSE of 94.56) and anchor AOR MSE (R2 of 0.5412 and RMSE of 78.02) and a surface profiler optimization technique, an optimized 2-spheres DEM corn model was generated. The DEM predicted AOR with relative errors of 8.5% for bucket AOR and 7.0% for anchor AOR. A DEM grain auger simulation used as a validation step also showed good agreement with the laboratory-measured steady-state mass flow rate (kg s-1) and static AOR (degrees) of corn piled on a flat surface, with DEM prediction relative error ranging from 2.8% to 9.6% and from 8.55% to 1.26%, respectively. Keywords: Corn, DEM, Discharge angle of repose, Discrete element modeling, Grain auger, Lift angle of repose.
Assessment of Levee Treatments for an Irrigation Reservoir in Arkansas
Authors: Ozeren Yavuz , Wren Daniel G. , Yasarer Hakan
Published: October 2018

Abstract. On-farm irrigation reservoirs, together with tailwater recovery systems, are commonly used to store water in the Mississippi River Valley alluvial floodplain to supplement limited groundwater resources. The inner slopes of the earthen embankments that enclose these reservoirs are subjected to continuous erosion due to wind-generated waves. Various methods have been used to protect the embankments, but none of them have been shown to be both sustainable and cost-effective. In an effort to assess levee protection strategies, a range of treatment techniques, including levee configurations and surface treatments, were applied on the embankments of the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff (UAPB) Lonoke Demonstration Reservoir in 2007. The treatment techniques included 17 different slope configurations along the east and west embankments and five chemical and mechanical treatments along the north and south embankments. Embankment erosion was measured by comparing new surveys conducted in 2015 and 2017 with as-built information provided by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The change in levee profile between the surveys and the as-built profiles was used to quantify the effectiveness of the treatment methods for protection against wave action. An artificial neural network (ANN) prediction model was developed to establish relationships between erosion parameters (eroded area and maximum retreat) and four independent variables (existence of berm, face slope, maximum effective fetch, and probability of wind speed). Data from 27 sections were used for training, and data from seven sections were used for testing. Almost all of the slope treatments were significantly eroded over the eight to ten years that elapsed between construction and the surveys. Although having a berm did not significantly reduce the total eroded volume, in most cases it delayed the bank retreat. For any two identical slope configurations, the one with the longest fetch typically had at least slightly higher erosion and retreat. In general, milder slopes performed better than steeper slopes. The survey results showed that geo-synthetic fabric, fly ash, and soil cement were more effective at reducing wave erosion than the other treatment methods. Keywords: Embankment erosion, Irrigation reservoir, Levee erosion, Wave erosion.
An unusual case of a completely eroded gastric band and port tubing removed via endoscopy alone
Authors: Kourounis G , Pearson R , McArthur D , Gibson S
Published: October 2018

Bariatric surgery is an established intervention providing significant health benefits to patients with obesity. As a result, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence now recommends bariatric surgery for those that fulfil the eligibility criteria, while emphasising the need for multidisciplinary care before and after surgery. The UK National Bariatric Surgery Registry shows gastric band procedures to be the second most common bariatric procedure performed in the UK. Gastric band erosion is a known potential complication treated primarily by laparoscopic removal of band and repair of stomach. To our knowledge, we present the first case of a partially eroded gastric band with separate gastric fistulation of the port tubing. The band was removed via endoscopy without the need for a cutaneous exploration as the port had previously been removed at incisional hernia surgery. Owing to the fact that the tubing and band were both evident within the lumen of the stomach, complete band erosion was inferred and therefore endoscopic removal thought to be indicated. In actual fact, there was separate erosion of the band and tubing; more specifically, the gastric band clasp had not eroded fully and while endoscopic removal was still possible, it was challenging and required the band to be divided. This case highlights the importance of careful patient selection, involvement of multidisciplinary care prior and after surgery and close follow-up to facilitate timely identification and management of complications.
Call Me by My Name
Authors: Elliott Sarah
Published: October 2018

Response to the ATR Debate Proposition: ‘It is important and necessary to make clear distinctions between (irregular) migrants, refugees and trafficked persons.’

The image of rubber dinghies densely packed with people floating precariously in the Mediterranean Sea has become a symbol of our times. Among those in peril are persons who may have fled conflict, others who have left poverty and many who have suffered exploitation en route. Upon arrival, states are obliged to meet their immediate needs and to determine for what reasons they came, thereby identifying their rights under international and domestic law.
‘What’s in a Name?’: Mislabelling, misidentification, and the US government’s failure to protect human trafficking survivors in the Central American refugee crisis
Authors: Soltis Katherine , Walters Rebecca
Published: October 2018

This article explores how competing and overlapping legal classifications such as ‘victim of trafficking’, ‘smuggled migrant’, ‘illegal alien’, and ‘refugee’ play out in the United States (US) immigration system. In particular, it focuses on the repeated failure of US authorities to identify and protect survivors of human trafficking who were victimised by the smugglers they voluntarily employed in fleeing their home countries—a scenario that is becoming increasingly common in the midst of the Central American refugee crisis. The article draws upon the authors’ experience providing direct legal representation to Central American migrants in the US to discuss how misassumptions about this population, a misunderstanding of the relevant legal terminology, and the US government’s focus on border security negatively impact the conduct of law enforcement agencies and immigration adjudicators. Due in large part to the US government’s increased restrictions on, and criminalisation of, many forms of migration, survivors of human trafficking who are victimised by smugglers often find themselves classified as ‘illegal aliens’ or ‘criminal aliens’, and their legitimate claims for protection are frequently dismissed for the irrelevant fact that they initially consented to be smuggled. Such mistreatment and misidentification fail to hold perpetrators accountable, and to offer assistance to populations that the US government has pledged to defend.
Growth of Spiny Lobster Panulirus homarus Fed with Moist Diet
Authors: Ridwanudin Asep , Fahmi Varian , Pratama Idham Sumarto
Published: October 2018

Oxygen is a vital parameter in aquaculture activities. The decrease of dissolved oxygen levels in aquaculture media should be highly observed, since very low dissolved oxygen conditions (hypoxia) could negatively affect to the growth and survival of fish. Therefore, research on the condition of hypoxia is very important to be studied. This study was conducted in January-February 2013 at the Laboratorium of Fish Reproductive Physiology, Pukyong National University, South Korea to measure oxygen consumption in tilapia Oreochromis niloticus (total length: 14.2 ± 1.4 cm, weight: 31.3 ± 2.0 g) under normal conditions (normoxia) and hypoxia. Measurement was conducted using respirometer (dimension: 20 × 17,5 × 10 cm; volume: 3,5 L) every 10 minutes during four hours of observation. Experiment was conducted with three replications. The results showed that oxygen consumption of tilapia fingerlings in hypoxia conditions (12.09 ± 3.20 mg O2/kg/h) was lower than normoxia (35.67 ± 4.19 mg O2/kg/h) (P<0.01). Continuous hypoxic conditions could negatively affect fish movements, which could ultimately lead to mortality when dissolved oxygen levels are very low. Meanwhile, the results on determination of critical oxygen levels for tilapia showed a dissolved oxygen range of 1.9 ± 0.5 mg/L
Effects of Hypoxia on Oxygen Consumption of Tilapia Fingerlings (Oreochromis niloticus)
Authors: Prakoso Vitas Atmadi , Chang Young Jin
Published: October 2018

Oxygen is a vital parameter in aquaculture activities. The decrease of dissolved oxygen levels in aquaculture media should be highly observed, since very low dissolved oxygen conditions (hypoxia) could negatively affect to the growth and survival of fish. Therefore, research on the condition of hypoxia is very important to be studied. This study was conducted in January-February 2013 at the Laboratorium of Fish Reproductive Physiology, Pukyong National University, South Korea to measure oxygen consumption in tilapia Oreochromis niloticus (total length: 14.2 ± 1.4 cm, weight: 31.3 ± 2.0 g) under normal conditions (normoxia) and hypoxia. Measurement was conducted using respirometer (dimension: 20 × 17,5 × 10 cm; volume: 3,5 L) every 10 minutes during four hours of observation. Experiment was conducted with three replications. The results showed that oxygen consumption of tilapia fingerlings in hypoxia conditions (12.09 ± 3.20 mg O2/kg/h) was lower than normoxia (35.67 ± 4.19 mg O2/kg/h) (P<0.01). Continuous hypoxic conditions could negatively affect fish movements, which could ultimately lead to mortality when dissolved oxygen levels are very low. Meanwhile, the results on determination of critical oxygen levels for tilapia showed a dissolved oxygen range of 1.9 ± 0.5 mg/L.
Spatial Distribution of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon (TPH) in Sediment of Sumba Sea, Nusa Tenggara Timur
Authors: Yogaswara Deny , Khozanah Khozanah
Published: October 2018

Sumba Sea is an Indo-Australian tectonic plate transition zone that has a huge biodiversities resources and also behalf of an international shipping lane zone from southern of Indonesia to Australia and New Zealand, and as the return. In addition, Sumba Sea is also a kind of outer boundary of Indonesia, that is necessary to do basic environmental monitoring as the authorities in the management of outer sea zone. Indonesia does not have representative environmental quality database including the pollution of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH). This study purposes to determine the partial distribution and concentration of TPH in sediments in Sumba Sea, East Nusa Tenggara. The research was conducted in August 2016 using Research Vessel of Baruna Jaya VIII. Samples were collected using a box core, preserved in amber glass jar bottle and stored at 4°C for further analysis in the laboratory. In the laboratory, sediment samples were extracted using dichloromethane and n-hexane for three times extraction. Furthermore, samples were evaporated before added by tetrachloroethylene solvent. Samples were measured with Fourier Transform Infra Red (FTIR) at wavelength 2850-2950 cm-1. The results showed that the pollution of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon (TPH) in the Sumba Sea was detected at all sampling station based on identified of hydrocarbon functional groups. The partial distribution of TPH is evenly distributed and covered all stations on low concentrations. The highest concentration of TPH was detected at station 10 as 4.348 ppm
Diversity of Culturable Actinomycetes from Deepsea Floor of Makassar Strait, Indonesia
Authors: Hatmanti Ariani , Lisdiyanti Puspita , Widada Jaka , Wahyuono Subagus
Published: October 2018

With regard to collaboration research called Widya Nusantara Exploration (EWIN) in May-June 2013 and November 2014, a study on isolation of actinomycetes from sediments of Makassar Strait have been conducted. Actinomycetes is one of microbe which has an excellent track record in producing antimikrob and other active substances. But due to terrestrial actinomycetes has been widely explored, then recently researchers began focusing on wide variety of extreme environments, such as marine environment, to screening aktinomisetes in producing new secondary metabolites. A total of 36 strains of actinomycetes were isolated from 10 samples obtained from deepsea floor in Makassar Strait, Indonesia, Direct Dillution Method were best used to isolate the actinomycetes compare to Sodium Dodecyl Sulfida – Yeast Extract Method (SDS-YE Method) and Rehidration Centrifugation Method (RC Method). NBRC-802 media and Actinomycetes Isolation Agar(AIA)(Himedia)media were used as the isolation media. All the isolates were identified by morphological characteristic and by analysis of 16S rRNA gene sequence. Actinomycetes isolated from deepsea floor of Makassar Strait have been dominated by Micromonospora (58%), Verrucosispora (14%)Streptomyces (8%) and Luteipulveratus (5%), however genus Nocardiopsis, Micrococcus, Gordonia, Kytococcus, and Arthrobacter were not dominant (3%). Station 25 in 1.547 m depth was the most abundant of actinomycetes, 18 strains and dominated by the genus Micromonospora which is isolated using Direct Dillution Method and both NBRC 802 or AIA media.
An Evaluation of the Communication Problems Between Nurse Candidates And Patients In Terms of Adult Coaching
Authors: Boz Hayat , DERELİ Sevinç
Published: October 2018

This
research aims to identify the hardships that the nurse candidates confront at
their internship clinics while patient-caring and coaching, to specify the
conflicts between them and the patients in accordance with their own feedbacks,
and to evaluate these problems in terms of adult coaching. The study group chosen
from 12th grade students of Anatolia Medical Vocational High School- Nursing
Department were 12 nurse candidates, who were studying Skills training in 2
different teaching hospitals, have had face-to-face individual meetings with.
The findings and views obtained by utilizing semi-structured interview forms
have been interpreted in accordance with the research’s aim by being analyzed
through the descriptive analysis technique. The findings were as follows:
Trainee nurses have faced problems such as resistance to the treatment,
refusal, crying out, communication issues, unnecessary demands, repelling out
of the room, and pre-judgement, and they have attempted to overcome these
problems by establishing empathy and roll-modeling other nurses. While facing
out extra-and-unrelated workload with other medical personnel, they have also
had problems like being seen as a servant and as a selfish person by the
patients’ relatives. Nurse candidates did not only suggest that they have
become more conscious about the communication problems due to the interviews,
but they have also learned how to utilize their experiences as a means to
detect possible solutions and so not being as helpless as they were before. It
is expected that they definitely involve communication skills while arranging
patience-care plans in their future lives.
The Job Satisfaction of the Ministry of National Education Personnel (The Case of a General Directorate)
Authors: KILIÇ Neslihan
Published: October 2018

Workers’
conditions in the workplace, motivation and reactions to the existing
situations are closely related to their job satisfaction. The general purpose of the current study is to
investigate the Ministry of Nation Education (MEB) personnel’s job satisfaction.
The universe of the study is comprised of 166 personnel working in a general
directorate of MEB. All of the universe was reached to collect data. As the
data collection tool, “The White Collar Workers’ Job Satisfaction Scale”
developed by Ünsal and Özalp Türetgen (2005) was used. The scale has 35 items
and 4 dimensions. The findings of the research have revealed that the workers
find their jobs monotonous, feel uncomfortable in terms of making decisions and
implementing them, have negative opinions about their jobs in terms of their
compliance with their abilities and their status in the society, think that
there is disturbing noise in their workplace, find their wages inadequate,
think that their superiors generally discriminate against some workers, do not
find their work environments enjoyable and some of them are of the opinion that
workers experience problems with their superiors. A considerable number of the
workers stated that there is a lack of communication with their colleagues. For most of the questions, a considerable
number of the workers avoided giving response. The participants’ opinions about
their jobs were found to be not varying significantly depending on gender. With increasing length of service, the rate of
the workers thinking that the promotion system is just and transparent and that
personnel are objectively assessed decreases.
Development of “A Scale for Participation of Families to Inclusive Education Environments of Gifted and Talented Children”
Authors: ŞAHİN Melek Gülşah , ÖMEROĞLU Esra , TURUPÇU DOĞAN Aysun , DAĞLIOĞLU Elif , SARICI BULUT Safiye , SABANCI Osman , KUKUL Volkan , KILIÇ ÇAKMAK Ebru , KARATAŞ Serçin
Published: October 2018

The aim
of this research is to develop a scale in order to determine the participation
level of families to inclusive preschool and primary school education
environments, in which talented and gifted children receive education together
with typically developing children. In this context, study group of the
research was comprised of 1007 families, who had children studying in various
preschool education institutions and primary schools, which provide inclusive
education in Ankara province. Data obtained from 456 persons included to the
study group were subjected to Exploratory factor analysis, and data obtained
from 551 persons were subjected to Confirmatory factor analysis. We determined
that the scale was comprised of 11 items and one-dimensional scale. The scale was
named as “A Scale for Participation Of Families to the Inclusive Education
Environment” in the direction of expert opinions and body of literature. The
scale explains 42,58% of total variance. Cronbach’s alpha internal consistency
coefficient was calculated in order to determine reliability of the scale, and
we obtained the value of 0.89. As we examined the goodness of fit indexes that
were obtained as a result of confirmatory factor analysis, we determined that
the included items were good fit to the single-factor structure. Also,
item-test correlations of the items were calculated, and we reached to the
result that all of the values were above .30. Consequently, we determined that
the scale comprised of 11 items and single-factor structure is reliable.
Oko poetki. Uwagi o twórczości Ewy Elżbiety Nowakowskiej
Authors: Rabizo-Birek Magdalena
Published: October 2018

The article describes the work of the poet from Cracow,the author of short stories, essayist and translator – Ewa Elżbieta Nowakowska. Her poems were situated on the map of Polish literature among the “born in the seventies”, in the strand of “emboldened imagination” poetry, in the background of “Cracow school of poetry”, in a circle of women’s poetry. The main themes of her work: religion, the world of nature, history, culture and were presented by selecting relevant examples of her poems. In the conclusion, it was hypothesized that the varied work of the poet combines with the interest in perception and cognition, for what is available for the sense of sight as well as for what is hidden: transcendence and the mystery of being, expressed in the poet’s works by the broad metaphor of “the eye”.
Active Moss Biomonitoring of Trace Elements Air Pollution in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Authors: Zinicovscaia Inga , Urošević Mira Aničić , Vergel Konstantin , Vieru Ecaterina , Frontasyeva Marina V. , Povar Igor , Duca Gheorghe
Published: October 2018

For the first time active moss biomonitoring was used to assess trace element deposition in the capital of the Republic of Moldova, Chisinau. Moss Sphagnum girgensohnii samples were exposed in bags at three sites of Chisinau from October, 2016 to March, 2017. The content of 30 elements: Na, Mg, Cl, K, Ca, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Zn, As, Br, Rb, Mo, Sr, Sb, Ba, La, Ce, Cs, Hf, Th, Cu, Cd, Pb, and U in the exposed and unexposed mosses was determined by neutron activation analysis and atomic absorption spectrometry. According to the relative accumulation factor, the most abundant elements in the samples were V, Cr, Fe, Ba, La, As, Sb, U, and Pb. Such elements as Cl, K, and Rb were depleted from the moss tissue during the time of exposure. Principal component analysis was used to identify and characterize different pollution sources. The obtained results indicate that the use of S. girgensohnii moss bags is a simple and inexpensive technique to monitor major and trace element content in the air of urban area.
Characteristics of Polymeric Ultrafiltration Membranes Produced with the Use of Graphene Oxide
Authors: Tomczak Elwira , Blus Martyna
Published: October 2018

This article describes a method for producing polymeric membranes by adding carbon nanostructures in the form of graphene oxide (GO). The reference membrane (having typical composition) was formed via phase inversion, using polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) dissolved in dimethylacetamide (DMAC). The polymeric matrix was additionally enriched with a plasticizer, i.e. polyethylene glycol (PEG). Afterwards, graphene oxide ultrasonically dispersed in dimethylacetamide was added to basic matrix. The membranes were further compared with one another by measuring their contact angle and hydrodynamics. The results were compared with the literature reports. The transport properties of the membranes were assessed with experimental ultrafiltration equipment (KOCH Membrane System). Also, their permeate flux and mass transfer resistance were determined.
Synthesis of Fuzzy Controller for Cross-Flow Water Turbine
Authors: Ormandzhiev K. , Yordanov S. , Stoyanov S.
Published: October 2018

The paper deals with a developed mathematical model describing the operation of automatic system for controlling of cross-flow water turbine in laboratory conditions. Fuzzy governor is synthesized and the transient processes in the system are compared toward these ones during utilization of classical PD controller. The results from numerical experiment are presented in graphical form.
Fundamental Property Shifts in MIMO V-Interconnected Systems for Control and Diagnostics
Authors: Tzanev A. T.
Published: October 2018

Theoretically inherent properties in the class of MIMO V-interconnected systems incline options for arising arbitrary shifts in their fundamental properties, thus demonstrating full-scale plant behaviors when running in a large process range. This curious effect leads to far more serious functional changes in the process properties from mere plant parameter variations. The phenomenon is commented occasionally by some authors in somewhat empirical forms, but nevertheless, it is not yet comprehensively examined in the light of the aggravating subsequences to the control efforts and the task of efficient process diagnostics to that class of plants.
A Digital Pressure Sensor in Soaring Vehicles and Gliders
Authors: Shamliev A.
Published: October 2018

This paper describes a method for software optimization of digital sensor for vertical speed estimation applications. The system solution is based on Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms discretized and adjusted for software implementation. Responsiveness, sensitivity and algorithm performance are considered. The presented method in this paper is tested in real flight conditions on an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and piloted paraglider. A two widely used digital pressure sensors, manufactured by two leading sensor producers, are used in the experiments.
Guillain-Barré syndrome and Low back pain: two cases and literature review
Authors: Ding Xianjun , Jiang Hong , Hu Xingyue , Ren Hong , Cai Huaying
Published: October 2018

Purpose. To describe the clinical, electrophysiological, and lumbar magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of two cases of atypical Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). Methods We reported two GBS variant cases with initial and prominent symptoms of low back pain. We analysed their clinical, electrophysiological, and lumbar MRI features. Results Two patients with GBS reported low back pain as the initial and prominent symptom, which was not accompanied by limb weakness. The electrophysiological study showed abnormal F-waves in the common peroneal and tibial nerves, and acute polyradiculoneuropathy in the cauda equina. Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) showed albuminocytologic dissociation. Serum was positive for GQ1b-IgM antibodies. Lumbar MRI showed gadolinium enhancement of the nerve roots and cauda equina. A standard regime of intravenous immunoglobulin markedly alleviated the low back pain. Conclusions Low back pain caused by GBS should be differentiated from other diseases. This initial or early prominent symptom may delay the diagnosis of GBS; therefore, it is important to conduct a detailed electrophysiological, CSF, and gadolinium-enhanced lumbar MRI analysis.
Demethylation of G-Protein-Coupled Receptor 151 Promoter Facilitates the Binding of Krüppel-Like Factor 5 and Enhances Neuropathic Pain after Nerve Injury in Mice
Authors: Jiang Bao-Chun , Zhang Wen-Wen , Yang Tian , Guo Chang-Yun , Cao De-Li , Zhang Zhi-Jun , Gao Yong-Jing
Published: October 2018

G-protein-coupled receptors are considered to be cell-surface sensors of extracellular signals, thereby having a crucial role in signal transduction and being the most fruitful targets for drug discovery. G-protein-coupled receptor 151 (GPR151) was reported to be expressed specifically in the habenular area. Here we report the expression and the epigenetic regulation of GRP151 in the spinal cord after spinal nerve ligation (SNL) and the contribution of GPR151 to neuropathic pain in male mice. SNL dramatically increased GPR151 expression in spinal neurons.GPR151mutation or spinal inhibition by shRNA alleviated SNL-induced mechanical allodynia and heat hyperalgesia. Interestingly, the CpG island in theGPR151gene promoter region was demethylated, the expression of DNA methyltransferase 3b (DNMT3b) was decreased, and the binding of DNMT3b withGPR151promoter was reduced after SNL. Overexpression of DNMT3b in the spinal cord decreasedGPR151expression and attenuated SNL-induced neuropathic pain. Furthermore, Krüppel-like factor 5 (KLF5), a transcriptional factor of the KLF family, was upregulated in spinal neurons, and the binding affinity of KLF5 withGPR151promoter was increased after SNL. Inhibition of KLF5 reducedGPR151expression and attenuated SNL-induced pain hypersensitivity. Further mRNA microarray analysis revealed that mutation ofGPR151reduced the expression of a variety of pain-related genes in response to SNL, especially mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway-associated genes. This study reveals that GPR151, increased by DNA demethylation and the enhanced interaction with KLF5, contributes to the maintenance of neuropathic pain via increasing MAPK pathway-related gene expression.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTG-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are targets of various clinically approved drugs. Here we report that SNL increased GPR151 expression in the spinal cord, and mutation or inhibition of GPR151 alleviated SNL-induced neuropathic pain. In addition, SNL downregulated the expression of DNMT3b, which caused demethylation ofGPR151gene promoter, facilitated the binding of transcriptional factor KLF5 with theGPR151promoter, and further increased GPR151 expression in spinal neurons. The increased GPR151 may contribute to the pathogenesis of neuropathic pain via activating MAPK signaling and increasing pain-related gene expression. Our study reveals an epigenetic mechanism underlying GPR151 expression and suggests that targeting GPR151 may offer a new strategy for the treatment of neuropathic pain.
Membrane Potential Correlates of Network Decorrelation and Improved SNR by Cholinergic Activation in the Somatosensory Cortex
Authors: Meir Inbal , Katz Yonatan , Lampl Ilan
Published: October 2018

The nucleus basalis (NB) projects cholinergic axons to the cortex, where they play a major role in arousal, attention, and learning. Cholinergic inputs shift cortical dynamics from synchronous to asynchronous and improve the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of sensory responses. However, the underlying mechanisms of these changes remain unclear. Using simultaneous extracellular and whole-cell patch recordings in layer 4 of the mouse barrel cortex, we show that electrical or optogenetic activation of the cholinergic system has a differential effect on ongoing and sensory evoked activities. Cholinergic activation profoundly reduced the large spontaneous fluctuations in membrane potential and decorrelated ongoing activity. However, NB stimulation had no effect on the response to whisker stimulation or on signal correlations. These effects of cholinergic activation provide a unified explanation for the increased SNR of sensory response and for the reduction in noise correlations and explain the shift into the desynchronized cortical state, which are the hallmarks of arousal and attention.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTAttention increases the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of cortical sensory response, which may reflect either reduction in background firing rate or increased sensory response. Extracellular recordings showed that attention also reduces the correlation in network activity. These effects are partially mediated by cholinergic axons from the nucleus basalis projecting to the entire cortex. To reveal the cellular and synaptic correlates of these cholinergic effects, we performed simultaneous intracellular and LFP recordings in the somatosensory cortex. Global or local cholinergic activation increased the SNR of sensory response mainly by reducing the rate and amplitude of background synaptic activity and also reduced network correlations. Therefore, coding of sensory information is enhanced by the cholinergic system mainly due to a reduction in spontaneous activity.
The System of Blood Coagulation in Normal and in Liver Transplantation (Review)
Authors: Reshetnyak V. I. , Zhuravel S. V. , Kuznetsova N. K. , Pisarev V. М. , Klychnikova E. V. , Syutkin V. Е. , Reshetnyak Т. M.
Published: October 2018

The review dwells on the problem of hemostatic disorders in patients undergoing liver transplantation and their correction in the perioperative period. The physiology of the hemostatic system, disorders of the blood coagulation system in patients at various stages of liver transplantation, correction of hemostatic disorders during and after orthotopic liver transplantation are discussed. Liver transplantation is performed in patients with liver diseases in the terminal stage of liver failure. At the same time, changes in the hemostatic system of these patients pose a significant risk of developing bleeding and/or thrombosis during and after liver transplantation. The hypothesis is suggested that the personalized correction of hemostasis disorder in liver transplantation should be based on considerating the nosological forms of the liver damage, mechanisms of development of recipient’s hemostatic disorders, and the stage of the surgery.
Experiences With Medical Exemptions After a Change in Vaccine Exemption Policy in California
Authors: Mohanty Salini , Buttenheim Alison M. , Joyce Caroline M. , Howa Amanda C. , Salmon Daniel , Omer Saad B.
Published: October 2018

OBJECTIVES:

In 2015, California passed Senate Bill 227 (SB277), eliminating nonmedical vaccine exemptions for school entry. Our objective for this study was to describe the experiences of health officers and immunization staff addressing medical exemption requests under SB277.

METHODS:

We conducted semistructured telephone interviews between August 2017 and September 2017 with health officers and immunization staff from local health jurisdictions in California. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed for key themes.

RESULTS:

We conducted 34 interviews with 40 health officers and immunization staff representing 35 of the 61 local health jurisdictions in California. Four main themes emerged related to experiences with medical exemptions: (1) the role of stakeholders, (2) reviewing medical exemptions received by schools, (3) medical exemptions that were perceived as problematic, and (4) frustration and concern over medical exemptions. Generally, local health jurisdictions described a narrow role in providing support and technical assistance to schools. Only 5 jurisdictions actively tracked medical exemptions received by schools, with 1 jurisdiction facing a lawsuit as a result. Examples were provided of medical exemptions that listed family history of allergies and autoimmune diseases as contraindications for immunization and of physicians charging steep fees for medical exemptions. Participants also reported concerns about the increase in medical exemptions after the implementation of SB277.

CONCLUSIONS:

Participants reported many challenges and concerns with medical exemptions under SB277. Without additional legal changes, including a standardized review of medical exemptions, some physicians may continue to write medical exemptions for vaccine-hesitant parents, potentially limiting the long-term impact of SB277.
Pengaruh Anomali Iklim (Enso Dan Iod) Terhadap Sebaran Ikan Pedang (Xiphias Gladius) Di Samudera Hindia Bagian Timur
Authors: Setyadji Bram , Amri Khairul
Published: October 2018

Anomali iklim seperti ENSO dan Dipole Mode mempengaruhi dinamika massa air di bagian timur Samudera Hindia serta berdampak terhadap pola sebaran dan hasil tangkapan ikan. Ikan pedang yang tertangkap di bagian timur Samudera Hindia merupakan hasil tangkap sampingan (by catch) rawai tuna. Meskipun mempunyai nilai ekonomis yang tinggi, penelitian mengenai keterkaitan faktor lingkungan dengan hasil tangkapan dan sebaran ikan pedang, masih belum banyak dilakukan. Tulisan ini membahas pengaruh anomali iklim (ENSO dan Dipole Mode) terhadap sebaran hasil tangkapan dan sebaran spasial-temporal ikan pedang di bagian timur Samudera Hindia. Data paremeter lingkungan yang digunakan berupa sebaran suhu permukaan laut (SPL) atau Sea Surface Temperature(SST) dan klorfil-a permukaan (SSC=Sea Surface Chlorophyll) hasil pengukuran sensor Satelit Aqua MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) L-2 dengan format bulanan. Data ikan pedang merupakan data kombinasi hasil pendaratan di Pelabuhan Benoa 2002–2014 dan data pemantauan ilmiah Loka Penelitian Perikanan Tuna  2005–2014. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada anomali iklim yang mempengaruhi hasil tangkapan per upaya (Catch per Unit Effort/CPUE) dan diduga juga mempengaruhi recruitment ikan pedang. Nilai CPUE tahunan tertinggi (0,16 ikan/100 pancing) terjadi pada event El-Nino moderate (2009) dimana terjadi peningkatan produktivitas primer, sebaliknya CPUE tahunan terendah (0,08 ikan/100 pancing) pada event IOD negatif moderate (2005) yang dampaknya sama dengan La-Nina, yakni penurunan produktivitas primer. Indikasi ini diperkuat dengan hasil pengamatan bulanan dimana nilai CPUE tertinggi pada Juni (periode berlangsungnya upwelling di selatan Jawa), sebaliknya pada bulan Desember CPUE rendah (ketika kesuburan perairan menurun). Dominansi hasil tangkapan ikan muda periode 2007-2011, diduga merupakan generasi baru recruitment dari keberhasilan pemijahan sebelumnya, saat terjadi event consecutive IOD positif (tiga tahun berturut-turut: 2006-2007-2008) meningkatkan produktivitas primer secara signifikan akibat intensitas upwelling yang tinggi.