bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sinonasal inverted papilloma: 84 patients treated by endoscopy and proposal for a new classification
Authors: Dragonetti A. , Gera R. , Sciuto A. , Scotti A. , Bigoni A. , Barbaro E. , Minni A.
Published: May 2021

AIM: To suggest a new classification system for sinonasal papilloma based on a critical analysis of surgical indications and results obtained. METHODS: We analysed surgical data from 84 cases of sinonasal papilloma treated endoscopically. RESULTS: In 58 males and 26 females, between 25 and 85 years, the ethmoid sinus (63 cases), the maxillary sinus (43), and the nasal fossa (22) were mostly involved. No case of endocranial extension or carcinoma was reported. Complications were reported in 15.4% of patients, as well as 5 recurrences (5.9%). Median follow up was 39,5 months. To categorise the tumour for the most appropriate surgical treatment, we propose a classification based on 6 main categories that depend on the location, origin and extension of the tumour. CONCLUSION: The classification that we propose presents advantages for prognosis and surgical indication in comparison with other classifications.
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CHALLENGES FOR THE LEGAL CONSTRUCTION OF NORTHEAST
Authors: Ugeda Luiz
Published: May 2021

The Northeast is a concept that is crystallized in the unconscious of the Brazilian population, designating a geographically located portion of the national territory. This article proposes to revisit the construction of this concept from a political and legal perspective, showing the choices made in each historical period to provide the intended regional development through institutions such as Chesf, DNOCS, and Codevasf, among others. The conclusion points to possible ways to reinvent the region, mainly due to the concept of the Matopiba. The study follows Geolegal methodology by using a historiographical base of the legal facts (Brazilian legislation) to produce a geographical value (regional development of the Northeast). Keywords: Codevasf, DNOCS, São Francisco River, Drought Polygon, Northeast Region, Legal Geography
MONITORING OF BRAZILIAN DECIDUOUS SEASONAL FOREST BY REMOTE SENSING
Authors: Rocha Andre Medeiros , Leite Marcos Esdras , Espírito-Santo Mário Marcos do
Published: May 2021

Among the many characteristics that the Brazilian territory possesses, one precisely excel: the mentioned country hosts the second biggest forest resource of the planet, corresponding for approximately 10% of the total amount of global forest resources. In that scenario, the Seasonally Dry Tropical Forests (SDTF) perform the second less expressive forest type in Brazil, being situated mostly in non-forested biomes, such as Savannas and Scrublands. Thus, its conservation must rely on its correct identification, which becomes difficult because the SDTF areas are generally classified as other vegetation types. Therefore, the present study aimed to perform the land cover-land use monitoring for the years of 2007 and 2016 of the continuous area North of Minas Gerais - South Piauí, with the purpose of evaluating the current situation of Brazilian SDTFs and assessing the main drivers that affect its deforestation and natural regeneration. As a result, the study verified that the significant increase in crop areas and spatial mobility of parturelands contributed decisively for the changes presented by vegetation formations. HOWEVER, such drivers played differentiated roles in losses/gains. Especially, it was concluded that the changes in which deciduous forests have undergone were explained particularly by pasture. The other types of vegetation were also impacted by this class, but with a more incisive participation of the crops. Key-words: Mapping, Deciduous Forests, Remote Sensing, GIS.
Community Based Assessment of Unintentional Injuries in a Community Development Block of Purba Bardhaman District, West Bengal
Authors: Soumyaneel Das  , Rabindra Nath Roy  , Dilip Kumar Das  , Amitava Chakraborty  , Raston Mondal
Published: May 2021

BACKGROUND፡ Injuries are a focus of public health practice because they pose a serious health threat and are preventable. Currently, injury accounts for 14% of all Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) losses for the world’s entire population. In India, unintentional injuries within the home environment have not so far been recognized to the same extent as traffic and work-related injuries among all age groups. With this background, a community based epidemiological study was conducted with the aim to find out the prevalence and epidemiology of unintentional injuries.METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted during July 2018 - June 2019 in Bhatar block of Purba Bardhaman District. Cluster random sampling was applied to select required sample of 555 individuals from 24 villages. The study tools used were a predesigned and pretested schedule developed by the researchers with the help of Guidelines for conducting community surveys on injuries by World Health Organization (WHO) and a checklist for assessing household level injury hazard. The study had approval from Institutional Ethics Committee. Chi square test and multivariable logistic regression were performed using SPSS V16.RESULTS: Prevalence of unintentional injury was 8.8 % in the preceding three months. Multivariable logistic regression revealed that those who were below 18 years of age, severely vulnerable to unintentional injuries and belonged to nuclear families had significantly higher odds of developing unintentional injuries at home.CONCLUSION: Unintentional injury is prevalent in West Bengal. Dissemination of injury prevention information with special focus on household modification is an effective strategy to prevent unintentional injuries.
Dysglycemia in Critically Ill Children Admitted to Jimma Medical Centre, Southwest Ethiopia
Authors: Habtamu Sime  , Melkamu Berhane  , Tsion Tilahun  , Temam Kedir  , Diriba Dereje  , Muktar Beshir  , Iyasu Tadesse
Published: May 2021

BACKGROUND፡ Abnormal blood glucose level is one of the most frequently encountered problems in children with severe illnesses. However, its magnitude and outcome have rarely been determined in Ethiopia. We aimed to determine the magnitude, associated factors and outcome of dysglycemia in critically ill children admitted to Jimma Medical Center.METHODS: Prospective longitudinal study was conducted on children aged 28 days to 14 years admitted with critical illnesses at the different units of the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health of Jimma Medical Center, Southwest Ethiopia, from June to August 2019. Data were collected by trained medical personnel using structured questionnaire and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) windows version 20.0. Dysglycemia was considered whenever the child had a random blood sugar >150mg/dl or <45mg/dl.RESULT: Dysglycemia was seen at admission in 139/481, 28.9% children; 24 (5.0%) had hypoglycemia whereas 115 (23.9%) had hyperglycemia. The factors associated with dysglycemia at admission were severe acute malnutrition (p=002, AOR=3.09, CI=1.18,7.77), impaired mental status (p=0.003, AOR=4.63, CI=1.68, 12.71), place of residence (p=0.01, AOR=1.85, CI=1.15-2.96) and presence of diarrhea on date of admission. Among the children who had dysglycemia at admission, 16/139, 11.5% died.CONCLUSION: Dysglycemia is a common problem in critically ill children in the setting. Blood glucose level should be determined for all critically ill children, and routine empirical administration of dextrose should be minimized since most of the children with dysglycemia had hyperglycemia than hypoglycemia.
Undiagnosed Depression among Hypertensive Individuals in Gaza: A Cross-sectional Survey from Palestine
Authors: Khalid Jamal Khadoura  , Elham Shakibazadeh  , Mohammad Ali Mansournia  , Yousef Aljeesh  , Akbar Fotouhi
Published: May 2021

BACKGROUND፡ The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence and to determine the associated factors of undiagnosed depression amongst hypertensive patients (HTNP) at primary health care centers (PHCC) in Gaza.METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted including 538 HTNP as a recruitment phase of a clustered randomized controlled trial. Data were collected through face-to-face structured interview, and depression status was assessed by Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI-II). Data were analyzed by STATA version 14 using standard complex survey analyses, accounted for unresponsiveness and clustering approach. Generalized linear regression analysis was performed to assess associations.RESULTS: The prevalence of undiagnosed clinical depression was 11.6% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 8.1, 16.3). Moreover, prevalence of 15.4% (95% CI: 10.8, 21.6) was found for mild depression symptoms. We found that non-adherence to antihypertensive medications (AHTNM) (β = 0.9, 95% CI: 0.17, 1.7), having more health-care system support (β = 2.8, 95% CI: 1.6, 3.9) and number of AHTNM (β = 1.5, 95% CI: 0.6, 2.5) remain significantly positively associated with BDI-II score. On the other hand, older age (β = -0.1, 95% CI: -0.2, -0.02), having better social support (β = -6.8, 95% CI: -8.9, -4.7) and having stronger patientdoctor relationship (β = -4.1, 95% CI: -6.9, -1.2) kept significantly negative association.CONCLUSION: The prevalence of undiagnosed depression was about one-quarter of all cases; half of them were moderate to severe. Routine screening of depression status should be a part of the care of HTNP in PHCC.
A Model for Organizational Entrepreneurship with Organizational Culture Approach in Iran's Teaching Hospitals
Authors: Fatemeh Rasooly Kalamaki  , Ghahraman Mahmoudi  , Jamshid Yazdani Charati
Published: May 2021

BACKGROUND፡ One of the most basic tools and strategies for developing new ideas and entrepreneurship is establishing the entrepreneurial culture in the organization. Thus, the purpose of this study was to examine the effect of organizational culture on entrepreneurship of district 1 teaching hospitals in Iran.METHOD: The study was applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical of survey type in terms of nature that was conducted in 2019 on 946 staff members of district 1 teaching hospitals in Iran using census sampling method. The measurement tools used were standard questionnaires of Margaret Hill Entrepreneurship and Edgar Schein Organizational Culture. Pearson correlation coefficient was used to determine the relationship between organizational culture and organizational entrepreneurship. Partial least squares (PLS) was used for structural equation modeling (SEM) and analyzed in Smart pls2 software.RESULTS: The results showed that there is a significant direct relationship between the organizational culture and organizational entrepreneurship (r=0.94). Also, there was a relationship between the internal consistency component with organizational entrepreneurship (r=0.93), between the external compatibility component with organizational entrepreneurship (r=0.90). (p≤0.05)CONCLUSION: The results indicated a positive and significant relationship between organizational culture and its dimensions (internal consistency and external compatibility) with organizational entrepreneurship. Thus, making the decisions that concentrate on the organizational culture of the hospitals and taking steps to coordinate people's values and norms that promote organizational culture and enhance organizational entrepreneurship are recommended.
Sports Journalism: Self-Censorship, Ethics and Lived Experience in the Digital Era.
Authors:   , Bradshaw Tom
Published: May 2021

This thesis examines the major ethical issues experienced by UK sports journalists in the course of their practice in the modern digital media landscape, with a particular focus on selfcensorship. In tandem, it captures the lived professional experience of sports journalists in the digital era. My own professional experience is considered alongside the experiences of interviewees and diary-keepers. Initially, an exploratory case study of the work of investigative journalist David Walsh is used to highlight key ethical issues affecting sports journalism. A Kantian deontological theoretical perspective is articulated and developed. Qualitative approaches, specifically Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis and autoethnography, are then used to provide an original analysis of the research objectives, enhanced by philosophical analysis. Ten in-depth, semi-structured interviews are conducted with a homogeneous sample of UK sports journalists, while diaries kept by three different journalists provide another seam of data. Reflective logs of my own work as a sports journalist provide the basis for autoethnographic data. The main log runs for two-and-half years (2016- 19) with a separate additional log covering the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. The semistructured interviews, diaries, autoethnography and case study are synthesized. The thesis explores how social media has introduced a host of ethical issues for sports journalists, not least the handling of abuse directed at them. Social media emerges as a double-edged sword. One of its most positive functions is to raise the standard of some journalists’ output due to the greater scrutiny that reporters feel they are under in the digital era, but at its worst it can be a platform for grotesque distortion and for corrupting sports journalists’ decision-making processes. Self-censorship of both facts and opinions emerges as a pervasive factor in sports journalism, a phenomenon that has been intensified by the advent of social media. Sports journalists show low engagement with codes of conduct, with the research suggesting that participants are on occasion more readily influenced by self-policing dynamics. This project captures vividly sports journalists’ personal involvement and emotional investment in their work, and reconsiders the ‘toy department’-versus-watchdog classification of sports journalists. The thesis concludes with recommendations for industry, including the introduction of formal support for sports journalists affected by online abuse.
Discrete (G'/G )-expansion: a Method Used to Get Exact Solution of Fdde (Fractional Differential-difference Equation) Linked With Nltl (Non-linear Transmission Line)
Authors: Mishra Suchana , Kishore Mishra Rabindra , Patnaik Srikanta
Published: May 2021

Here, we have used the discrete (G'/G)-expansion procedure with the derivative operator MR-L (modified Riemann-Liouville) and FCT (fractional complex transform) to find the exact/analytical solution of an electrical transmission line which is non-linear. Results include solutions for integer and fractional DDE. We consider two special cases of solutions: hyperbolic and trigonometric. Hyperbolic solutions indicate propagation of singular wave on the transmission line. Trigonometric solutions show propagation of complex wave.
Text Line Recognition of Dai Language using Statistical Characteristics of Texture Analysis and Deep Gaussian Process
Authors: Zhao Jingying , Dong Na , Guo Hai , Liu Yifan , Yang Doudou
Published: May 2021

In view of the different recognition methods of Dai in different language, we proposed a novel method of text line recognition for New Tai Lue and Lanna Dai based on statistical characteristics of texture analysis and Deep Gaussian process, which can classify different Dai text lines. First, the Dai text line database is constructed, and the images are preprocessed by de-noise and size standardization. Gabor multi-scale decomposition is carried out on two Dai text line images, and then the statistical features of image entropy and average row variance feature is extracted. The multi-layers Deep Gaussian process classifier is constructed. Experiments show that the accuracy of text line classification of New Tai Lue and Lanna Dai based on Deep Gaussian process is 99.89%, the values of precision, recall and f1-score are 1, 0.9978 and 0.9989, respectively. The combination of Gabor texture analysis average row variance statistical features and Deep Gaussian process model can effectively classify the text line of New Tai Lue and Lanna Dai. Comparative experiments show that the classification accuracy of the model is superior to traditional methods, such as Gaussian Naive Bayes, Random Forest, Decision Tree, and Gaussian Process.
Pendidikan Kristiani sebagai Sarana Pembentukan Spiritualitas Generasi Milenial
Authors: Masinambow Yornan , Nasrani Yosef
Published: May 2021

This study aims to describe the importance of Christian education to form the spirituality of the millennial generation. Presented using a qualitative-descriptive approach with the support of literature studies. The conclusion is the Christian education is a vital tool that can shape the spirituality of the millennial generation. The Christian education style praises this goal is the relationship of friendship and love for others in the learning process by families, churches, and schools.
Repetisi mengenai Keputusasaan Pemazmur dalam Menantikan Pertolongan Allah: Eksegesis Mazmur 13
Authors: Sualang Farel Yosua , Jani
Published: May 2021

Mazmur 13 merupakan reptisi yang diakhiri dengan bergerak kepada ketenangan sebagai peran dari pertolongan Allah. Metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan hermeneutika, khususnya sastra puisi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan suatu repetisi dari pemazmur sebagai penekanan terhadap permohonan kepada Allah yang berdampak kepada suatu nilai-nilai teologis. Artikel ini menemukan adanya pengulangan keluhan pemazmur sebanyak tiga kali; pertama, ekspresi keputusasaan pemazmur yang menderita berkepanjangan, kedua Pemazmur sungguh mengharapkan pembebasan dari Allah yang dapat segera terwujud. Lalu terjadi repitisi kembali tentang  penyelamatan Allah sendiri, yang menyelamatkan dari dunia kematian, menerangi mata (ayat 3), dan ketiga melakukan hal-hal yang baik (ay 5b).
Reflexiones sobre la homosexualidad en la historia del imperio romano: impactos en las sociedades del reino de Portugal y en su Colonia de Brasil
Authors: Soares Douglas Verbicaro
Published: May 2021

El estudio tiene como objetivo visibilizar la práctica de la homosexualidad en la historia de la humanidad, en destaque en el período del Imperio Romano y, también, sus impactos en la Edad Moderna en el Reino de Portugal y su Colonia en América. Para eso, ha sido realizada una investigación basada en fuentes bibliográficas que retrataron esas prácticas en un período único del pasado, explicitando también su posterior condena con el surgimiento de preceptos de la religiosidad cristiana de la época. Para la investigación ha sido empleada una metodología basada en la fuente bibliográfica multidisciplinar, con relación con el arte, el derecho, la historia, etcétera. El estudio concluye por la perpetuación histórica de ideario discriminador para la homosexualidad en el tiempo, pues en la actualidad, ciertos argumentos previstos en discursos de origen religiosa siguen en la diseminación del odio contra la diversidad sexual en diversas sociedades por el mundo.
House Prices and China’s Birth Rate: A Note
Authors: Yin Xiao‑Cui , Su Chi-Wei
Published: May 2021

This study aims to explore whether house prices have an asymmetrical threshold effect on the birth rate in China. We find that house prices have a significant negative impact on the birth rate when it is higher than the threshold value. This result indicates that excessive house prices have reduced the birth rate. Therefore, for areas above the threshold, their housing market should be regulated to alleviate family burden.
A Review on the Multi Objective Optimization in Turning Operation of SS304 Sheet Metal Component
Authors: Rathod N J , Chopra M K , Vidhate U S
Published: May 2021

The impact of cutting parameters in the confronting procedure for the most part influences the Tool life and Production time of item. The developing rivalry for higher profitability with great surface finish has made the need of utilizing top notch machining instrument. The significant cutting parameters in confronting process chiefly cutting speed, feed rate, depth of cut influence the Tool life and Production time of the completed material. This paper reviews the streamlining of cutting parameters in confronting process utilizing Taguchi method. An exceptionally structured symmetrical exhibit of Taguchi is utilized to examine the impact of slicing parameters through the modest number of analyses. Taguchi technique is an integral asset of improvement. ANOVA is utilized to discover which input parameters altogether influence the execution attributes. Sign to Noise (S/N) proportion is utilized to gauge the varieties of test information.
EFFECT OF IMPROVISED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ON CHEMISTRY STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC RETENTION IN SECONDARY SCHOOL
Authors:   Department Of Science Education, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Ibe Nnanna , Obikezie Maxwell ,   Department Of Science Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Chikendu Rebecca ,   Department Of Science Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
Published: May 2021

This study investigated the effect of improvised instructional materials on chemistry students’ academic retention in secondary school. It covered the topics; acids, bases and acid- base reactions. Two research questions and two hypotheses were used to guide the study, relevant literatures were also reviewed. The study was carried out in Awka education zone in Anambra State. The population of the study consists of 8,583 SS1 chemistry students in the zone. The sample size for the study comprised of 192 SS1 chemistry students. The study adopted quasi-experimental design. Four purposively selected co-educational schools were used for the study of which students of chemistry in two schools were assigned to experimental group which received treatment of involvement in teaching chemistry using improvised instructional materials and the other two schools were assigned to control group which were taught using standard instructional materials. Twenty- five (25) Chemistry retention test (CRT) was used as the instrument. The instrument was validated by expert in science education department and educational foundation. CRT reliability was established using Kudar Richardson 20 (KR-20) which yielded reliability coefficient of 0.81. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that, students taught chemistry with improvised instructional materials significantly achieved more than those taught with standard instructional materials. Also, there was high knowledge retention on the experimental group than the control group. There was no interaction effect of gender and type of instructional materials on students’ retention in chemistry. It was recommended that teachers in the teaching field should be trained on the skills of the use of improvised instructional materials. Based on the findings of the study, it was concluded that the use of improvised instructional materials in teaching of chemistry improve the academic retention of students in chemistry.
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY DUTSE, JIGAWA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors:   Faculty of Education, Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria., Jada Hamidu , Giginyu Ali ,   Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria., Mutah Muhammad ,   Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria
Published: May 2021

The study assesses the Psychological Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Students’ Academic Performance of Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria. The population of the study comprises of the total number of undergraduate students in Federal University Dutse (FUD) which is 10,710 of both male and female. While the sample size of the study was based on Research Advisor (2006) table, which is 370 respondents. Simple Random Cluster Sampling was used for this study. However, after the data was collected, it was analyzed and interpreted using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS version 21) computer software program. Primary data were mainly obtained using structural questionnaire. The specific objectives are as follows; to: determine the Psychological Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Students’ Academic Performance of FUD, identify the relationship between COVID-19 Pandemic and Students’ academic performance of FUD and determine the Challenges militating against Students’ Academic Performance during COVID-19 Pandemic of Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria. The collected data for the study were analyzed using descriptive statistics i.e. frequency distribution and percentages. The study covered regular FUD undergraduate students, thus, postgraduate students, IJMB students, remedial and others were delimited. The research is significant which could serve as a document and a guide to government policy makers, National Universities Commission etc, a guide for those who want to study psychological effects of COVID-19 pandemic on student academic performance especially in Nigerian Universities and provides some vital information on psychological effects of COVID-19 pandemic on Students’ academic performance of Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria. Result revealed that 79% as a majority of the respondents agreed that Covid-19 Pandemic has Psychological Effects on Students’ Academic Performance of Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria. The research if published will be significant to provide a way out for Students’ Academic Performance during Pandemic. The following recommendations have been made as: government should provide available and effective e-learning programmes, effective and functional entrepreneurships must be provided in University and other institutions, therefore, the study also recommended for further study.
Spremnost projektnog menadžmenta za Industriju 4.0: mapiranje kritičnih faktora uspeha
Authors: Slavkovic Marko , Simic Marijana
Published: May 2021

The development of advanced technologies, as well as the increasing
use of digital technologies in the production process marked the
beginning of the fourth industrial revolution, which is also known to
the general public as Industry 4.0. Since it attracts the attention of a
large part of the scientific and professional public and often discusses
the limited capabilities of companies to take advantage of the new era
of digitalization, the subject of this paper is to determine the
companyʹs readiness to implement modern technological solutions,
which brings the fourth industrial revolution. The main goal of this
paper is to identify critical success factors for the implementation of
project management activities, as a basis for assessing their readiness
to adopt modern technologies. Empirical research was conducted in
manufacturing companies, which are actively operating in the territory
of the Republic of Serbia, using questionnaires, as the basic instrument
of research. The obtained results show that four groups of critical
success factors of the project are distinguished: organizational,
stakeholder, technological and financial, with the technological factors
being the weakest in terms of relevance. The results of the research
have significant implications for managers of manufacturing
companies, providing them with insight into aspects relevant to
achieving project objectives, with the ability to, by determining the
relative importance of individual factors, concentrate and properly
allocate their efforts and resources
Land use and protection: legal regulation and foreign experience
Authors: Leheza Yevhen , Tiutchenko Svitlana , Stanina Olha , Shatrava Serhii , Rezanov Serhii
Published: May 2021

The purpose of the research is to analyze land use and protection global trends in the activities of state bodies. Main content. The global trends of state administration of land use and protection were investigated. It was revealed that the use of the land resource potential in the countries of the world is carried out taking into account the environmental safety requirements provided for in the strategic documents of the land sphere. Taking into account the European integration intentions of Ukraine, tools were proposed for the development of rural areas based on the ecosystem approach. Methodology: Materials and methods research based on the analysis of documentary sources. The basis is the dialectical method of cognition of the facts of social reality, on which the formal legal and comparative legal approaches are largely based. Conclusions. The EU and the world countries experience gives reasons to assert that the priority task of state administration of land use and protection (land administration) is an ecosystem approach to the conservation and reproduction of land and other natural resources, which is implemented by maintaining a joint agricultural policy, creating funds to support farmers, providing technical assistance, developing national, targeted programs and long-term development plans. For the European Union countries, the development of strategic documents for the development of the land sector for 5-10 years is a general trend.
Neuroinfección y patologías neurológicas por el virus Zika. Una revisión
Authors: Briones Rita , Cobeña Marcela , Moreira Viviana
Published: May 2021

La patogénesis del Virus Zika (ZIKV) actualmente no está bien dilucidada. Sin embargo, estudios realizados sugieren que se inicia al infectar las células dendríticas cerca del sitio de la inoculación de la picadura del mosquito infectado con el virus; posteriormente se propaga por los ganglios linfáticos y finalmente al torrente sanguíneo, por medio del cual llega a ejercer su acción. El objetivo de este artículo es describir el mecanismo de neuroinfección y patologías neurológicas por el virus zika, para lo cual se realizó una revisión bibliográfica sistemática. Dentro de esta acción patógena resalta su predilección por los tejidos nerviosos, aceptando al flavivirus como altamente neurotrópico. Se tiene como ruta principal la neuroinvasión como un proceso que involucra múltiples pasos en la disrupción de uniones intercelulares herméticas, a través de la alteración de la claudina y su paso a través de la barrera hematoencefálica, los plexos coroides y la glía; esto favorece las alteraciones neurológicas producidas como resultado de la infección in útero. De estas alteraciones, la microcefalia es la que reviste mayor importancia, por lo cual la sospecha de que existe una relación entre infección por el virus del zika y microcefalia, así como con Síndrome de Guillain-Barre, mielitis y meningoencefalitis viral, lo que ubica al virus como neurótropo por excelencia. En conclusión, los datos apuntan a una importante asociación entre infección por Zika y patología neurológica, por lo que representa un blanco de estudio a fin de prevenir su transmisión y reducir el desarrollo durante la gestación.
Variations in indicators of the health sector and the pharmaceutical market in Russia during 2020
Authors: Ovod Alla Ivanovna , Oleynikova Tatyana Anatolievna , Urusova Tatyana Ivanovna , Reztsova Tatyana Vasilievna , Ulyanov Vladimir Olegovich , Menshikova Olga Valentinovna
Published: May 2021

The study aimed to evaluate the influence of coronavirus on the functioning of the system of healthcare and the associated pharmaceutical industry in Russia. The study of the influence of coronavirus infection on the system of healthcare and pharmaceutical market in Russia was made using a statistical method of comparison of the parameters. The degree of influence on the system of healthcare was estimated by the monthly dynamic of the morbidity rate, which reflected the load on medical institutions of the budgetary system of healthcare of the RF. The changes on the pharmaceutical market were evaluated through quantitative and price factors: quantitative factor was defined by the dynamics of general volume of sales and price – by the changes of the average-weighted prices on the market. As a result, it was established that the dynamics of the morbidity rate with coronavirus in Russia varied wavelike, significantly increasing in the periods of pandemic peaks in May and December 2020. This indicates that the system of healthcare lacks mechanisms of fighting the infection spread in complicated epidemiologic conditions, the bed capacity is low, and there is a deficit in medical personnel. During pandemics, a significant increase in the drug cost was observed on the pharmaceutical market. Especially, it was evident for drugs used to limit the spread of coronavirus, which was confirmed by the shift of drugs sales to the group of antimicrobials. Coronavirus pandemic significantly affected the structure and tendencies in the development of healthcare and Russian pharmaceutical market.
Self-Concept Transformation on Senior Secondary School Students' Academic Achievement in Central Zone, Plateau State, Nigeria
Authors: Danladi Gwaison Panan , Saidu Shuaibu , Otaha Jacob, I.
Published: May 2021

Economics is one of the popular subjects in the Senior Secondary School (SSS) curriculum, and it covers the fundamental aspects of human lives concerning scarcity of resources. Proper understanding of the basic concept will enable students to realize the benefit of the subject. This study examined the effects of the self-concept transformation package on senior secondary school student's academic achievement in the quantitative aspect of Economics in Central Zone, Plateau State, Nigeria. A quasi-experimental research design, the non-equivalent control- group design, was used for this study. The sample size consisted of 105 economics SS2 students from intact classes of the four sampled schools. There were 50 and 55 students in the experimental and control group, respectively. Multi-Stage Cluster sampling techniques were used for this study. The instruments used for data collection were the Multi-dimensional Self-Concept Scales (MSS) and Quantitative Economics Achievement Test (QEAT). Research questions were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while the t-test of independent sample and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses. The statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 23 was used for the analysis. The results show that the self-concept transformation package positively and significantly affected students' self-concept and academic achievement in quantitative economics. The study recommended that the use of abusive words on students by Parents and guardians should be discouraged to strengthening their student's self-concept.
Effect of Triage Education on Nurses’ Performance in Diverse Emergency Departments
Authors: Faheim Sahar S. , Ahmed Safaa S. , Aly Eman F. A. M. , Hegazy Samya M. A.
Published: May 2021

Context: Nurses are the primary anchorpersons of triage in emergency departments. Triage nurse should have the proper education and proficiency in emergency triage, decision making, and emergency nursing care. Training on triage is an integral part of emergency nursing education. Poor performance and lack of education are well documented in the literature.

Aim: This study aimed at evaluating the effect of triage education on emergency nurses’ performance in diverse emergency departments.

methods: Quasi-experimental (pre, post-test design) used to achieve the aim of this study. A purposive sample of one hundred fifty emergency nurses worked at pediatric, Obstetric, and adult emergency departments affiliated to three major governmental hospitals in Beni-Suef Governorate. Assessment of the nurses’ knowledge, practice, and attitude have been done using a self-administered questionnaire, triage competencies observational checklist, and nurses’ attitude measuring scale.

Results: The study revealed poor nurses’ triage knowledge, practice, and negative attitude for the studied nurses before triage education, compared to a significant improvement after triage educational program, with a statistically significant difference among the three-implementation phases (pre, post, and one month follow up).

Conclusion: The nurses who are subjected to triage education improved in their knowledge, practice, and attitude at the post-intervention evaluation compared to their pre-intervention level, which sustained after one month follow up. These findings support the study hypotheses. Based on these findings, the study recommended the publication and dissemination of the triage educational program. Besides, fostering and sustaining the improvements in practices regarding triage in ED through the orientation of new nurses, on the job training, and continuous education.
GASTROENTERİT NEDENLİ UZUN SÜRELİ ÇÖMELME POZİSYONUNA BAĞLI GELİŞEN BİLATERAL DÜŞÜK AYAK
Authors: GÜL TÜRK Sema , TERZİ Prof. Dr. Murat
Published: May 2021

Periferik sinir tutulumu ile ilgili klinik tablolar travma, cerrahi, postural bozukluklardan kaynaklanan sıkışma ve gerilmeye bağlı veya idiopatik olarak ortaya çıkabilmektedir. Peroneal sinir genellikle fibula başı veya boyun kısmında sıkışır ve genellikle tek taraflı etkilenir. Travmalar, herediter nöropatiler, metabolik ve sistemik hastalıklar, enfeksiyonlar, Guillane Barre sendromu, gebelik, kronik inflamatuvar demiyelinizan polinöropati gibi nedenlere bağlı olarak iki taraflı peroneal etkilenme görülebilmektedir Uzun süreli postür değişikliğine bağlı peroneal etkilenme oldukça nadirdir. Olgumuzda gastroenterit nedenli uzun süreli çömelme pozisyonunun ardından bilateral düşük ayak gelişmiş ve elektrofizyolojik testler sonucunda bilateral peroneal sinir tutulumu tespit edilmiştir. Hasta uygulanan fizyoterapi programı sonrası tam düzelme göstermiştir.
THE EFFECT OF BIRTH TYPE ON BREASTFEEDING SUCCESS AND INSOMNIA SEVERITY IN PUERPERANT WOMEN
Authors: ALTIPARMAK Sümeyye , YILMAZ Ayşe Nur
Published: May 2021

Objective: This research was carried out to determine the effect of birth type on breastfeeding success and insomnia severity in puerperant women.Method: The sample of the type of cross-sectional and comparative research, between January and February 2021, to participate in research in a public hospital located in the east of Turkey has created 314 puerperal women who accepted. The data were collected using “Personal Information Form, LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Tool and Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)”. Descriptive statistics, independent groups t test and Pearson correlation analysis were used in data analysis.Results: It was found that women who vaginally birth (n = 227) had a total score of 8.48 ± 1.47 on the LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Tool, and an average of 10.44 ± 5.19 on the ISI. These averages were found to be 8.00 ± 2.08 and 8.78 ± 4.46, respectively, in women who had cesarean birth (n = 87). It was determined that the LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Tool and ISI total score averages were statistically higher in women who gave birth vaginally than those who delivered by cesarean section (p <0.05). In addition, it was observed that as the insomnia severity increased in women who had vaginal birth, breastfeeding success decreased significantly (p <0.05), while there was no statistical relationship between insomnia severity and breastfeeding success in women who gave birth by cesarean section (p ˃0.05).Conclusion and Suggestions: In this study, it was determined that breastfeeding success and insomnia severity in women who gave vaginal birth were higher than women who gave birth by cesarean section.
HEMŞİRELİK EĞİTİMİ VE OTANTİK ÖĞRENME
Authors: METİN Ayşe , KULAKAÇ Özen
Published: May 2021

Otantiklik, değerler ve eylemler arasındaki tutarlılık olup gerçek, doğal, sahte olmayan gibi anlamlar taşımaktadır. Otantik olma aynı zamanda bireyin potansiyelinin farkına varması ve bu potansiyele uygun davranmasını, yaşam tercihlerinin sorumluluğunu ve sonuçlarını kabul etmesini gerektirmektedir. Otantikliğin beş boyutu: kendini fark etme, başkalarına farkındalık, öğrenenlerle olan ilişkiler, duruma ilişkin farkındalık ve uygulamaya eleştirel yaklaşımdır. Otantik öğrenme; otantik görevler, otantik etkinlikler ve otantik değerlendirmeleri içeren gerçek dünyaya, karmaşık problemlere ve potansiyel çözümlere, sanal ve/veya gerçek topluluklara katılıma odaklanan bir süreçtir. Otantik öğrenme ile hemşirelik öğrencileri; öğrenecekleri bilginin kendileri, hastaları ve hemşirelik uygulaması için neden gerekli olduğunu öğrenir ve bilgiye anlam kazandırır. Otantik öğrenme faaliyetleriyle hemşirelik öğrencileri "sürdürülebilir beceriler" geliştirir. Bu beceriler; karar verme, sabır, esneklik ve deneyim yoluyla elde edilebilen gerçeklik (doğru/yanlış) anlayışıdır. Ayrıca öğrenmeyi isteme ile karakterize olan otantik öğrenme hemşirelikte yalnız öğrencilik döneminde değil, ömür boyu kullanılabilecek bir öğrenme şekli olması nedeniyle önemlidir. Bu derlemede otantik öğrenmeye ve yöntemlerine ilişkin kavramsal bilgi ve hemşirelik eğitim süreçlerinde kullanılmasına ilişkin öneriler sunulmaktadır.
Demir Sülfat Formundaki Demirden Yararlanabilme Kabiliyetleri Yönünden Bazı Çeltik Çeşitlerinin Karşılaştırılmaları Üzerine Bir Araştırma
Authors: AKINOĞLU Güney , KORKMAZ Ahmet
Published: May 2021

Bu çalışmanın amacı, demir sülfat formundaki demirden yararlanabilme kabiliyetleri yönünden bazı çeltik çeşitlerini karşılaştırmaktır. Bu amaçla, 1) Biga İncisi, 2) Osmancık-97, 3) Hamzadere, 4) Ronaldo, 5) Edirne çeltik çeşitleri yetiştirilmiştir. Kum kültüründe yetiştirilen çeltik çeşitlerine 0 ve 45 µM Fe (FeSO4.7H2O formunda) içeren tam besin çözeltisi uygulanmıştır. Deneme 5×2 faktöriyel deneme desenine göre 3 tekerrürlü yürütülmüştür. Deneme süresi 50 gündür. Bazı çeltik çeşitleri, demir sülfat ile beslenebilme durumunu gösteren 9 özellik bakımından, 2 ana grup oluşturmuştur. 1. Ana grupta Osmancık-97 ve Hamzadere çeltik çeşitleri bulunmakta olup, bu çeşitlere Biga incisi çeltik çeşidi yakınlık göstermiştir. 2. Ana grup Ronaldo ve Edirne çeltik çeşitlerinden oluşmuştur. Bazı çeltik çeşitleri, demir sülfat ile beslenebilme kabiliyetleri bakımından birbirine en yakın iki çeltik çeşidinin Ronaldo ve Edirne çeşitleri olduğu; buna karşın, birbirine en uzak çeltik çeşitleri ise Biga incisi ve Ronaldo çeşitleridir. Demir sülfat ile beslenme kabiliyetleri bakımından çeşitlerin en iyi özellikleri çeşitlere göre değişiklik göstermiştir.
Entre a fronteira do aprender e o fracasso escolar no Transtorno de Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade
Authors: PELLIGRINI ELIZANE FRANCHI , NESSO ALESSANDRA CURY , BERENGEL DANIELA CRISTINA CALERA , BOLSSONE VILMA APARECIDA MARIM , SANTOS VALERIA ANDRE DOS , SASSO LEONILA SANTOS ALMEIDA , ANDRE JULIO CESAR
Published: May 2021

A escolarização da criança com Transtorno de Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade (TDAH) ainda constitui um grande desafio, visto que além das dificuldades em responder às demandas acadêmicas em termos de aprendizagem, o padrão de interações sociais, com oscolegas e os professores, também impõe obstáculos para a participação efetiva em todas as atividades do ambiente escolar. Levantar fatores que levam as crianças com TDAH a não aprenderam na escola foi o objetivo deste estudo longitudinal retrospectivo do tipo coorte histórico que utilizou a revisão de 49 prontuários, com 3 unidades de análise: dados pessoais e socioeconômicos, dados de formação educacional e dados específicos contendo questões dicotômicas de resposta única. Os dados mostrados aqui para os portadores de TDHA da amostra são: 4,1% de histórico de adoção, 2% de existência de patologia de base, 22,4% de histórico de drogadição para o pai e 10,2% para a mãe. Dado discordante da literatura: 87,7% de não reprovação. É primordial buscar constantemente conhecer mais acerca desse transtorno, tanto por parte dos profissionais da educação quanto da família, desde o diagnóstico até o tratamento, de forma a contribuir para oferecer, no âmbito escolar, um ensino significativo para os portadores de TDAH.
Influência do Tratamento Térmico de Recozimento na Liga Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Envelhecida Artificialmente
Authors: RIOS CARLOS TRIVENO , DAMASCENO ENAIRA ELLEN BESERRA , CRUZ HUGO MOREIRA DA
Published: May 2021

A liga comercial de alumínio 7075 (Al-Zn-Mg-Cu) é uma das ligas de alumínio de alta resistência atualmente usado na indústria. A sua elevada relação resistência/peso, juntamente com as suas características de envelhecimento, o torna atrativo para aplicações estruturais e podem ser submetido a temperaturas moderadas durante a aplicação. Conseqüentemente, processos de superenvelhecimento podem conduzir a uma diminuição significativa na resistência do material. Para estudar a mudança na microestrutura e nas propriedades mecânicas durante os tratamentos térmicos de recozimento foi usada uma liga de alumínio 7075 na condição solubilizada e envelhecida artificialmente (T651). Os tratamentos de recozimento em temperaturas de 150 a 350 °C por 8 horas mostraram uma diminuição de ~50%, ~67% e ~54% na resistência à tração, resistência ao escoamento e microdureza Vickers, respectivamente, o que é atribuído à dissolução parcial de partículas intermetálicas grosseiras (Al2CuMg e Al7Cu2Fe) e à transição da fase metaestável para a fase estável (MgZn2), além da dissolução de elementos de liga na matriz de Al-a.
Introdução aos princípios da cartografia temática para a construção de mapas turísticos: relato de experiência
Authors: ANTONIO JANAINA NATALI
Published: May 2021

O presente artigo tem por objetivo apresentar um relato de experiências e uma proposta metodológica para compreensão do espaço geográfico por meio do uso da linguagem cartográfica. A metodologia desenvolvida junto à turma de 2º ano do ensino médio técnico em guia de turismo, no Instituto Federal Catarinense-IFC, no ano de 2019, na disciplina de cartografia regional. Para sua aplicação os educandos trabalharam em grupos e realizaram a pesquisa sobre os pontos turísticos localizados no centro histórico de São Francisco do Sul-SC, e na sequência, produziram um mapa em formato de guia turístico e um mapa tátil, utilizando os fundamentos da semiologia gráfica e as formas de representação da cartografia temática. Os resultados foram satisfatórios visto que os educando conseguiram aplicar na prática os fundamentos teóricos abordados durante as aulas expositivas.
Redescobrir e visualizar a benzedura: relações entre práticas de cura popular e os estudos multiculturais
Authors: NETTO MARINILSE , TURCATO ENAE , SILVA AGHATA M. F. DA
Published: May 2021

Os estudos multiculturais têm trazido à tona debates para a compreensão da sociedade em suas características plurais, com base na diversidade de sujeitos e suas identificações. As práticas tradicionais de cura envolvem saberes passados de geração em geração que se constituem em seus diferentes aspectos culturais. Há um universo espiritual e religioso presente nas evocaçõese rezas. A pesquisa possui caráter qualitativo com viés exploratório e, partindo da visão de que as práticas de cura ultrapassam os campos disciplinares envolvendo o simbólico e as subjetividades, apresenta um grupo de oito (8) benzedeiras e benzedeiros registrando seus modos de sentir e de praticar as curas. Como resultados, o trabalho cria um cenário onde estão presentes memórias, percepções, elementos simbólicos, crenças e devoçãoatribuídas àqueles que possuem estreita relação com a natureza e com o divino. Propõe o entendimento das contribuições, o reconhecimento e a valorização de benzedeiros e benzedeiras como guardiões de saberes ancestrais.