bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efficacy of Intelligent Mosquito System (I.M.O.S) with Xmos Mini Aerosol Against Aedes in 17th College, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Authors: Saiful Yazan Latifah , Gopalsamy Banulata , Abu Bakar Siti Najiha , Manan Khairul Aiman , Shahidan Noranis Shahida , Wang Lee Yean
Published: April 2021

This study reports the efficacy of I.M.O.S (Intelligent Mosquito System) by using Xmos mini aerosol in reducing Aedes mosquito population in 17th College, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). Prior to the experiment, the Aedes mosquito population was determined in all blocks of the 17th College, UPM. The I.M.O.S. was installed above the entrance door of the hall and two rooms and was set to automatically spray at 6.30 am and 4.00 pm every day. No intervention was used in the control house. Adult efficacy study was conducted by placing 20 Aedes mosquitoes in each cage and was hung at a distance of 10 feet from the I.M.O.S. The mortality caused by I.M.O.S throughout the exposed two hours and after 24 hours of exposure was recorded. The number mosquito eggs population were calculated throughout the installation of I.M.O.S. Data were analysed using two-way ANOVA and paired T-test, respectively. The mean number of Aedes mosquito eggs and ovitraps index showed no significant difference (p>0.05) between control and treatment blocks. There were significant differences (p<0.05) in the percentage of knockdown of adult Aedes mosquitoes (10, 20, 30, 60 and 120 minutes after exposure) and the mortality of adult Aedes mosquitoes after 24 hours exposure. Nano and slow-release technology of the I.M.O.S with Xmos mini aerosol proved that this type of intervention can kill adult Aedes mosquitoes. Thus, it is a potential intervention for vector control and management.
Prevalence of Vitreous & Retinal Disorders among Sudanese Diabetic Patients: A B-Scan Ultrasonography Study
Authors: Yousef Mohamed , Bashir Safaa , Wagealla Awadalla , Zidan Mogahid , Babiker Mahmoud Salih , Mohamed Mona
Published: April 2021

Retina and vitreous abnormalities represent the most common eye disorders in diabetic patients; they may be associated with severe complications. Therefore, this study aimed to study the prevalence of vitreous and retinal pathologies in diabetic patients using B-Scan ultrasound (U/S). A total of two hundred and three Sudanese diabetic patients with long diabetic disease duration (mean 16.28 ± 4.830) years were enrolled in a descriptive-analytical study. 55% (n = 112) were males and 45% (n = 91) were females. The mean age of the participants was 62.28 ± 8.041(range between 30-79 years -old). The study was conducted in a Sudanese ophthalmologic hospital in Khartoum, during the period from 2016–2019. A Nidek (Echoscan US–4000) - B-scan ultrasound unit with 10 MHZ transducer was used. A high-frequency direct contact technique was applied. The inclusion criteria included adult diabetic patients. The vitreous and retina disorders were more prevalent in diabetic hypertensive participants 55 % (n = 112). The high frequency of the disorders was observed in age groups: 60–69 and 50–59 years-old. The most common disorder was retinal detachment which was detected in30.5% (n = 62) followed by vitreous changes in16.3% (n = 33). Posterior vitreous was observed in 15.8% (n = 32), vitreous hemorrhage seen in 15.3% (n = 31), both retinal detachment with vitreous hemorrhage were detected in 11.3%) (n = 23), retinal detachment with cataract were reported in 3.4% (n = 7), retinal detachment with Vitreous changes were seen in 3% (n = 6), and other changes were noted in 4.4% (n = 9) of the participants. There is no significant a statistical association between gender/diabetic duration and age with the disorders (P = 0.2, 0.43, and 0.5) respectively. Vitreous & Retinal disorders were more prevalent in diabetic hypertensive patients. The high frequency of the disorders was observed in the age group (50–70). The ultrasound is a useful method in diagnosing Vitreous & Retinal disorders among the diabetics.
The influence of nicergoline on cerebral, systemic and cardiac hemodynamics in patients who have had an ischemic stroke
Authors: Kuznetsov Viktor
Published: April 2021

The Aim of study was analysis of the effect of nicergoline on the cerebral, cardiac, systemic hemodynamics of patients after ischemic stroke, taking into account the hemispheric localization of the ischemic focus. Materials and methods. A comprehensive clinical and neurological examination was carried out in 38 elderly patients (mean age 64.3 ± 2.5 years) who had undergone atherothrombotic ischemic stroke in the carotid system (recovery period). There were 20 patients with left hemispheric stroke and 18 with right hemispheric stroke. All patients had arterial hypertension (AH). These were ACE inhibitors (enalapril 10-20 mg 1 tablet 2 times a day) and hydrochlorothiazide at a dose of 12.5 mg. Patients received nicergoline at a dose of 4 mg IV drip for 10 days. A comprehensive examination was carried out before and after treatment with nicergoline. The Results of the study allowed us to conclude that the course of nicergoline intake in patients after ischemic atherothrombotic stroke improves the subjective state and reduces the severity of neurological disorders, cerebral hemodynamics, increases linear systolic blood flow velocities (LBFVsys) and reduces peripheral resistance in individual extra- and intracranial vessels of the carotid and vertebro-basilar basins. In patients with right and left hemispheric localization of stroke under the influence of nicergoline, LBFVsys increases in the right and left ICA, PCA, and VA. In addition, LBFVsys increases in patients with right hemispheric stroke in the right MBA; in patients with left hemisphere - in two MBA and BA. In ischemic stroke patients, nicergoline affects systemic and cardiac hemodynamics: it reduces the systemic and cardiac hemodynamics, decreases the systemic vascular resistance and increases the ejection fraction, changes the structure of the relationship between systemic and cerebral hemodynamics, forming a positive relationship between blood pressure and hemodynamics in the vessels of the vertebro-basilar basin. Thus, the complex positive effect of nicergoline on various levels of cerebral, systemic and cardiac hemodynamics in ischemic stroke patients gives grounds to recommend the inclusion of this drug in the rehabilitation system of this category of patients.
Pulmonary Manifestations and Management of COVID-19 Pediatric Patients Admitted in a Tertiary Government Hospital
Authors: Alborote Wright H. , Lozada Maria Cristina , Bautista Kevin
Published: April 2021

Background. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) presents with respiratory signs and symptoms in children. Presently, there are no local studies on the pulmonary manifestations and management of COVID-19 among children.

Objective. Our study aimed to identify and describe the presenting respiratory signs and symptoms, oxygenation status, radiologic findings, blood gas analysis, and pulmonary interventions among children admitted for COVID-19. We also analyzed the clinical and radiologic variables associated with mortality.

Methodology. This is a retrospective study using data obtained from a review of medical records from April 1, 2020, to June 30, 2020, at a tertiary government institution in the Philippines. All pediatric patients (0-18 years) hospitalized for probable or confirmed COVID-19 during the said time period were included in this study. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression was applied to determine factors affecting mortality.

Results. A total of 25 pediatric patients with a mean age of 7 years old (age range: 11 days to 18 years) were admitted for COVID-19. Cough (44%) and dyspnea (24%) were the most common presenting respiratory symptoms, while tachypnea (68%), crackles (36%), and peripheral oxygen desaturation (36%) were the most common respiratory signs. Indeterminate findings for COVID-19 such as multifocal or diffuse ground-glass opacities and/or consolidations were the most common radiographic abnormalities. Invasive ventilatory support was administered to 6 cases of severe COVID-19 and 4 critical cases. There were no variables that correlated significantly with mortality.

Conclusion. Respiratory signs and symptoms were prominent in our cohort of children admitted due to COVID-19. Mechanical ventilation was required in more severe cases. Larger prospective studies may help identify variables that significantly correlate with poor outcomes among children with COVID-19.
Telemedicine Services in the University of the Philippines Health Service during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Two-week Process Documentation and Analysis
Authors: Anuran Geannagail , Villarante Katrina Lenora , Mejia-Samonte Marishiel , Villa Theresa , Gabuyo AM. Karoline , Engada Kashmir Mae , Babsa-ay Jonathan , Laviña Shiela Marie
Published: April 2021

Background. Telemedicine provides access to health care services during pandemics. It can be utilized to screen asymptomatic persons, follow up close contacts of confirmed cases, monitor individuals with symptoms, conduct specialty consultations, and offer health services to patients during pandemics.

Objective. To describe the telemedicine processes, good practices, and areas for improvement in the University of the Philippines Health Service (UPHS) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods. This was a cross-sectional study to document telemedicine processes in UPHS. All teleconsultations of employees and students of Philippine General Hospital (PGH) and UP Manila (UPM) during the two-week study period in October 2020 were included. Quantitative data was collected from different modes of patient entry into the UPHS telemedicine services: email, Online Consultation Request and Appointment (OCRA) System, and phone hotlines. Qualitative information was gathered as narrative descriptions of observations in the clinic’s service delivery areas. A focus group discussion was also conducted to illustrate the different steps of the pathway used for telemedicine.

Results. The telemedicine services of UPHS consisted of virtual triage, COVID-19/non-COVID-19 consultation, and telemonitoring. The UPHS virtual triage received patient concerns through OCRA or the hotline numbers. On the other hand, the COVID-19 teleconsultation service provided care to employees and students who contacted the clinic regarding symptoms or exposure via email. The non-COVID-19 service had teleconsultation for patients with other medical concerns. Coordination among staff and presence of a consultant were identified as good practices, while the areas for improvement include the lack of written protocols in issuing fit-to-work clearance for difficult cases and the optional use of OCRA for UPHS consult.

Conclusion. Telemedicine services at the UPHS included tele-triaging, teleconsultations, and telemonitoring with use of phone calls, short messaging service (SMS), emails, and OCRA. Timely coordination, on-site duty consultants, and use of technology were identified as good practices. Lack of protocols and inconsistent OCRA use are areas for improvement.
Biogas Upgrading to Biomethane by CO2 Removal using Water Absorber with Microbubble Technique
Authors: DUMRUANGSRI Chananchida , PONGYEELA Prukraya , CHUNGSIRIPORN Juntima
Published: April 2021

Biogas upgraded to biomethane can be utilized as a renewable energy source to substitute LPG in households and industry. This study explored biogas upgrading by CO2 removal from 20 - 75 % CO2-N2 simulated biogas mixture. The experimental unit using the microbubble technique combined with the water absorption column was set up and used for CO2 removal from the gas. Microbubble sizes of 20 - 30 µm were generated by a venturi ejector and measured with an automated bubble size measurement. The experiments confirmed that a microbubble with an inline mixer could enhance the effectiveness of the absorption process. The tests demonstrated over 85.80 % removal of CO2 from the simulated biogas by the experimental unit. The effects of various parameters, including the size of venturi ejector, gas flow rate, water flow rate, liquid-gas ratio, and initial concentration of CO2, were investigated. The results revealed that 2 L/min gas flow rate, 15 L/min water flow rate, L/G ratio 7.5, and venturi ejector size 0.50 inches are the optimum conditions. The use of the tube absorber gave much higher CH4 recovery than an absorption column. The appropriate operating conditions gave over 96 % CH4 concentration or less than 4 % CO2 concentration, matching the CH4 purity required by biomethane specifications. The results indicated that the new technique demonstrated in this study can upgrade biogas to biomethane.
Evaluation the Effect of Microwave Radiation on Gram Positive and Negative Bacteria
Authors: Yahya Esam , Almashgab Ali M , Abdulsamad Muhanad Abdullah , Allaq Abdulmutalib Alabeed , Alqadhi Amaal Mohammed , Garatem Fatima M , Aljundi Sara S
Published: April 2021

Using microwave oven nowadays has become necessary due to the need for speed in our daily activities. It is widely used in hating, thawing, and even cooking of food. It has been also used in sterilization and decontamination of food from microorganisms. This study aimed to evaluate thermal and non-thermal effect of a regular house holding microwave oven on Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Bacterial suspension is exposed to microwave radiations in different strength and durations and compared to unexposed cultures. During microwave treatment, non-thermal effect is evaluated by putting the suspension crushed ice. The results indicate that the viability of both gram positive and negative was highly reduced with thermal effect of microwave radiations, leading to complete inactivation at three minutes. Non-thermal microwave radiations were also able to cause change in the microbial viability of both tested organisms on at least two-exposure occasion. The evaluation of antibiotic susceptibility before and after microwave radiations treatment indicate that antibiotic resistance was highly increased to tested antibiotics specially after three-minute exposure, except for Staphylococcus aureus to Amoxicillin, which became more sensitive. Microwave radiations reported to have a strong activity in eliminating the number of microbes but, it may have an important role in development of antibiotic resistance that should not be ignored.
La vivencia de la adolescencia en la periferia explorada en una acción educativa: investigación-acción
Authors: Brandão Neto Waldemar , Oliveira Wanderlei Abadio de , Menezes Maria Lúcia Neto de , Vanderley Isabel Cristina Sibalde , De Aquino Jael Maria , Monteiro Estela Maria Leite Meirelles
Published: April 2021

Este estudio tiene como objetivo identificar los sentidos y significados atribuidos por los adolescentes en relación a la vivencia de la adolescencia en contextos de vulnerabilidad. Investigación-acción conducida con 11 adolescentes escolares de una comunidad de la periferia del Estado de Pernambuco, nordeste de Brasil. Los adolescentes participaron de una intervención educativa elaborada en los principios del Método Paulo Freire – Círculos de Cultura, en que fueron empleadas las siguientes técnicas de recolección de datos: observación participante con anotaciones en diario de campo, registro fotográfico y filmación y la técnica proyectiva del dibujo libre. La acción educativa propició una postura sociopolítica en adolescentes frente a aspectos de sus trayectorias vividas en el cotidiano de la escuela y de la periferia, marcadas por la vulnerabilidad a la violencia, desigualdad social, preconcepto y discriminación, actitudes de represión y antidialógicas y carencia en la exploración de sus talentos y potencialidades, situaciones que afectan al desarrollo integral del adolescente. El estudio proporcionó un espacio dialógico para que los adolescentes revisen su percepción sobre la adolescencia a nivel de oportunidades, ciudadanía, autonomía y competencias para hacer frente a los desafíos de un contexto de vulnerabilidad social y al mismo tiempo mostró un camino para rever sus inquietudes, deseos, miedos y la necesidad de tener en la esperanza la posibilidad de transformación.
Las aportaciones de Gropius y Wachsmann a la industria de las casas de madera
Authors: Serra Soriano Bartolomé , Díaz Segura Alfonso , Merí de la Maza Ricardo
Published: April 2021

Walter Gropius and Konrad Wachsmann made a significant contribution to the housing prefabrication industry. After the Second World War, they set principles that have served as a basis for continuous revisions in the interests of optimising the industry. The Packaged Houses are a research that shows a continuous review of the processes and constructive systems of prefabricated houses. This article tries to study (following a chronological criterion and focused on the context of this type of construction) the experience of Gropius and Wachsmann and their contributions as a basis for other investigations that, even today, continue their course.
Non-natural natural law: bridging the gap between Aristotle and Ross
Authors: Playford Richard
Published: April 2021

Aristotelianism is often considered to be a version of naturalism. As a result, non-naturalism is often considered to be incompatible with Aristotelianism. In this paper, I will show that the Aristotelian can actually accept much of what the non-naturalist wants to say. I will show that the Aristotelian can accept a non-natural account of the good, need not be concerned by G. E. Moore’s Open Question Argument and that, as long as we carefully consider and define our terms, they can accept much of non-naturalism in abstract. This then paves the way for the possibility of a non-natural natural law and should go some way to challenging the prevailing orthodoxy that Aristotelianism is a version of naturalism. I do not go so far as to label Aristotelianism a form of non-naturalism as there are some important areas of disagreement. Instead, I think that Aristotelianism should count as its own label and that it will resist any attempts to label it a form of naturalism, non-naturalism or, indeed, supernaturalism.
For an immanent critique of a neoliberal form of life
Authors: Buril Bárbara , Pinzani Alessandro
Published: April 2021

This paper departs from the assumption that the critique of neoliberalism should not restrict itself to a criticism of an economic project. Another possible criticism of neoliberalism consists of a critique of how this specific form of life forms subjects. In this paper, we argue that a critique of a form of life is only justified in a reasonable way if it starts from the experiences of suffering produced by this form of life. As we will show, we must criticise neoliberalism not because it is inadequate for solving problems, since for a specific portion of the world population it has been extremely effective, but because it causes suffering. Suffering, unlike mere unsolved problems, represents sufficient grounds for highlighting the existence of a normative problem in a form of life. According to Max Horkheimer, the first step of a critical project committed to the transformation of a form of life are the crises of the present, which are not fully understood through the theoretical tools of “problem solving” or “learning processes”, as Rahel Jaeggi resorts to in her critical theory of society.
The limits of the neuroscience of moral responsibility
Authors: Costa Daniel de Vasconcelos
Published: April 2021

The findings of the neuroscientist Benjamin Libet are among the most discussed in moral philosophy. They present a clear challenge to the notion of intentional action as a consciously chosen action. According to them, the awareness of the decision to act by the subjects of his studies came only after the moment of preparedness of the action in our brains, called “readiness potential”. Many, including Libet, saw these results as an evidence that we do not have free will nor moral responsibility. The aim of this article is to criticize the claim that moral responsibility would be in danger because of the Libet’s findings. First, the concept of free will as intentional action will be explained in order to understand how the notion of being conscious in deciding when and how to act is relevant. Then, the findings from Libet’s experiments and the argument of how they could be a challenge to the notions of free will and of moral responsibility are presented. At the end, it will be argued that the notion of moral responsibility involves more than psychological capacities, but, foremost, the attribution of social roles in a moral community.
A filosofia transumanista subjacente aos aprimoramentos neurocognitivos e o risco de fragmentação do bem comum
Authors: Vianna Lucas , Borges Luiz Adriano Gonçalves
Published: April 2021

Nesse artigo, abordamos a filosofia transumanista subjacente aos aprimoramentos neurocognitivos. Esboçaremos uma crítica ético-social ao movimento, a partir da revisão bibliográfica de obras de C. S. Lewis, Michael Polanyi, Jürgen Habermas, Francis Fukuyama, Leon Kaas, Michael Sandel, John Finnis e Jacques Maritain. Também abordamos a questão do bem comum em face do transumano e as consequências que poderiam advir de não se pensar eticamente nas implicações do aprimoramento cognitivo. Concluiu-se que o “bem comum” previsto na filosofia transumanista carece de um preenchimento adequado do termo. O bem comum aristotélico é, antes de tudo, uma coordenação virtuosa dos bens particulares. Considerando, todavia, que tais bens estão ligados à natureza humana, que pode ser substancialmente alterada pelas transformações transumanistas, há dois riscos que se apresentam: ou que se busque modificar o estatuto humano de todos em uma pretensão hegemônica violadora da liberdade individual; ou, numa perspectiva liberal, que a transformação apenas daqueles que assim optarem francione a própria ontologia humana. Assim, poderia se tornar impossível falar de bem comum, visto que este deriva-se da coordenação de bens particulares que, em última instância, dependem do compartilhamento de um estatuto ontológico comum.
Distribuição orçamentária de governos estaduais no Brasil com base na percepção do cidadão: uma Análise a luz da Teoria do Equilíbrio Pontuado
Authors: Silvestre Hugo Marco Consciência , Sá Ginésio Justino Gomes de , Emmendoerfer Magnus Luiz
Published: April 2021

A Teoria do Equilíbrio Pontuado considera que os orçamentos são mecanismos que resultam de processos políticos complexos, que tem origem, de entre outras, na percepção do cidadão sobre a coisa pública e que poderá levar a uma redefinição das prioridades políticas pela distribuição orçamentária. Neste pressuposto, este estudo apresenta como objetivo central a relação entre as prioridades do cidadão (variáveis independentes) na distribuição orçamentária dos serviços de segurança pública, saúde, educação e saneamento (as variáveis dependentes). Elegeram-se os governos estaduais e Distrito Federal (n=27), enquanto unidades de análise e compreendendo o período entre 2013 a 2018. Como resultados, as políticas estaduais de segurança pública, saúde e educação apresentam grande estabilidade embora sendo pautadas por momentos de variação, contrariamente aos serviços de saneamento que se caracterizam pela instabilidade; e, que as prioridades do cidadão têm efeitos na distribuição orçamentária das políticas estaduais para os serviços de segurança pública, saúde e educação. Implicações teóricas e práticas são discutidas ao longo do texto. Teoricamente se comprova os efeitos da percepção do cidadão para a distribuição orçamentária. De caráter prático, os políticos deverão atender às necessidades dos cidadãos de modo a que a distribuição orçamentária privilegie os seus interesses e expectativas.
O goodwill na perspectiva da appreciative inquiry (AI): a inovação transformando o patrimônio intangível
Authors: Oliveira Kleber Vasconcellos de , Lustosa Paulo Roberto Barbosa , Gonçalves Andrea de Oliveira
Published: April 2021

Apresentamos um ensaio teórico a respeito da relação existente entre o goodwill contábil e os ideais e premissas da Appreciative Inquiry (AI). Adotamos também uma nova abordagem sobre o goodwill, caracterizando-o como um estado de riqueza potencial que será convertido em riqueza real no futuro. Este ensaio traz análises e indagações que auxiliarão o aprofundamento das reflexões a respeito desse tão controverso tema da literatura contábil. Indagamos se não seriam as interações preconizadas no que alguns autores chamam de “Revolução Positiva” uma das responsáveis pela geração de ganhos superiores nas organizações? O ambiente propiciado pela AI – ao considerar as melhores experiências vivenciadas pelas pessoas – pode ter relação direta com o goodwill que postulamos? A falta de consenso sobre a natureza do goodwill bem como os recentes debates que voltaram à agenda dos normatizadores abrem espaço para novas reflexões críticas e debates epistemológicos sobre o tema.
Propriedade estatal e governança
Authors: Franck Alison Geovani Schwingel , Sonza Igor Bernardi
Published: April 2021

A presença do estado como acionista nas empresas brasileiras impõe desafios para a governança, por esse motivo, o presente estudo analisou o efeito da propriedade do estado sobre a governança corporativa, utilizando os dados de 234 empresas públicas brasileiras entre os anos de 2010 e 2016. Dois índices de governança foram criados (razão e fatorial), contemplando 12 aspectos de governança para cada empresa para cada ano, sendo o diferencial do artigo. Os dados foram obtidos a partir da Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM) e foi utilizada a análise de regressão com dados em painel não balanceados através do modelo GMM-Sys. Como principal descoberta, a presença do estado como acionista tem um efeito negativo sobre o Índice de Governança Corporativa (IGC) das empresas públicas, ou seja, a propriedade estatal está associada a uma menor qualidade de governança.
Directives for public entities’ popular financial reporting
Authors: Martins Fabiana Vale de Sousa Prudente , Lima Diana Vaz de
Published: April 2021

This study analyzes different types of Popular Financial Reports (PFR) identifying the main characteristics responsible for achieving effective transparency and improving participative democracy. A model is suggested gathering core information and formatting techniques from national and international governmental experience on publishing reports designed to be intelligible to citizens. The crosschecking of criteria fixed by seven international awards/certificates provides the directives sustaining the proposed model, which also considered the four initiatives adopted in Brazil. When applying the results obtained to the PFR elaboration experiences developed in Brazil, it was found that there is already an evolution when adopting a more attractive look and a wider dissemination, however, the Brazilian reports are still long compared to international ones, and, the content and technical language of official reports still prevail, which makes it difficult for Brazilian citizens who do not have financial or accounting training.
Pesquisas experimentais aplicadas à educação contábil: panorama atual e oportunidades no cenário brasileiro
Authors: Suave Ricardo , Altoé Stella Maris Lima , Ferreira Marcelo Marchine
Published: April 2021

Artigos científicos que adotem o método experimental na área contábil, no Brasil, são pouco frequentes. No campo da educação contábil são menos frequentes ainda. Nesse sentido, o objetivo do estudo foi descrever, a partir de revisão narrativa de literatura especificamente selecionada, estudos nacionais e internacionais no campo da educação contábil que utilizaram método experimental e quase-experimental e, adicionalmente, apresentar oportunidades de pesquisas nesse campo com o uso do método. Metodologicamente o estudo tem caráter bibliográfico. Após procedimentos de levantamentos junto a revistas contábeis, obtiveram-se 7 artigos nacionais e 76 internacionais, cuja metodologia usada foi experimento ou quase experimento. Como resultados percebeu-se que os objetivos dos estudos, nacionais e internacionais, são semelhantes, com foco na verificação de efeitos de diferentes metodologias sobre o desempenho e satisfação dos estudantes. Entretanto, a principal diferença reside na quantidade, que por ser superior no contexto internacional, resulta em maior variedade de temas estudados. A principal contribuição do estudo é no sentido de demonstrar oportunidades do uso de experimentos para a promoção de melhorias em práticas de ensino, de aprendizagem, de formação de professores e em políticas institucionais.
Capacidade absortiva e orientação empreendedora dos jornais brasileiros
Authors: Andrade Marina Adriano de , Lenzi Fernando César , Rossetto Carlos Ricardo , Teston Sayonara de Fatima
Published: April 2021

Ambientes turbulentos exigem das firmas capacidade de aprender e aplicar o conhecimento de maneira rápida e efetiva para garantir processos empreendedores, inovações e resultado. Esta pesquisa busca avaliar a capacidade absortiva dos jornais brasileiros com a orientação empreendedora destas organizações. O objeto do estudo foi escolhido levando-se em consideração o momento de transformação deste tipo de negócio a partir das consequências que a internet trouxe para a forma como as pessoas consomem informação. Com uma abordagem quantitativa, o trabalho conclui que a capacidade absortiva das empresas estudadas influencia na orientação empreendedora das mesmas. O resultado foi obtido a partir de uma survey aplicadacom os principais gestores de empresas que possuem veículos de mídia impressa no Brasil. Além de comprovar a hipótese da pesquisa por meio de uma modelagem de equação estrutural, o estudo utiliza análises estatísticas para identificar e mensurar as dimensões de OE (Lumpkin & Dess, 1996) e ACAP (Zahra & George, 2002).
A Western Massachusetts hospital system’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Ramanathan, MD, MM Nikita , Alouidor, MD, FACS Reginald , Kramer, MD Kristina , Putnam, MD, FACS, FCCM Tyler
Published: April 2021

Objective: The objective of this paper was to outline a novel model created for the management of the critical care surge due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in a Western Massachusetts hospital.Setting: This model was created and implemented at a Western Massachusetts Level 1 Trauma and tertiary referral center.Conclusions: This article outlines a model devised by an interdisciplinary team for rapid expansion of critical care services by increasing allocated space, staffing, and supplies via modifications of existing systems of care to accommodate a predicted large critical care patient surge due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We predict that this model can be utilized and adapted for future critical care surges in times of similar pandemic situations.
Maintaining trauma center operational readiness during a pandemic
Authors: Cavalea, MD Alexander C. , McGoey, MSGC, MD Robin , Schroll, MD, FACS Rebecca W. , McGrew, MD Patrick R. , Schoen, MD, MPH Jonathan E. , Stuke, MD, MPH, FACS Lance E. , Guidry, DO, FACS Chrissy , Marr, MD, FACS Alan B. , Duchesne, MD, FACS Juan C. , Hunt, MD, MPH, FACS John P.
Published: April 2021

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a slow-moving global disaster with unique challenges for maintaining trauma center operations. University Medical Center New Orleans is the only level 1 trauma center in New Orleans, LA, which became an early hotspot for COVID-19. Intensive care unit surge capacity, addressing components including space, staff, stuff, and structure, is important in maintaining trauma center operability during a high resource-strain event like a pandemic. We report management of the trauma center’s surge capacity to maintain trauma center operations while assisting in the care of critically ill COVID-19 patients. Lessons learned and recommendations are provided to assist trauma centers in planning for the influx of COVID-19 patients at their centers.
Early casualty estimates and medical help management after the M7.3 Kermanshah earthquake of November 12, 2017 in Iran
Authors: Farahbod, PhD Amir Mansour , Wyss, PhD Max
Published: April 2021

Medical responses to fatal earthquakes have to be rapid to save lives. Here we report the QLARM alert that was issued less than an hour after the magnitude 7.3 Kermanshah, Iran, earthquake of 2017 and the following medical response. The near-real-time estimates of fatalities were 520, on average, and it took official and news reports about 2 days to settle on a minimum of 630 fatalities as a final count. The response of various Iranian agencies was rapid and effective, facilitated by the relatively small area of the disaster (radius of about 50 km). Although this disaster was not large enough to require international first responders to rush to the scene, it is clear that in very large earthquake disasters, a fast, accurately informed response saves lives. For international teams to be of optimal use, the locations and functionality levels of health facilities should be known. This information could be included in the earthquake alerts, but the necessary worldwide data on hospitals are currently not available.
Lessons from a suicide attempt by intra-abdominal ricin injection
Authors: Dvir, MD, MHA Ayana , Dagan, MD, MHA Zahi , Mizrachi, MD Avi , Eisenkraft, MD, MHA Arik
Published: April 2021

A 19-year-old woman was admitted to the emergency department 7 hours after a suicide attempt with an intra-abdominal injection of self-prepared ricin solution. In the following 6 days, she has developed multiorgan-failure, and despite all intensive care interventions—including plasma exchange, high-frequency ventilation, and continuous renal replacement therapy—she passed away. We describe in detail the chain of events and discuss shortly the known literature about this rare poisoning.
COVID-19 infection in type 1 diabetes: emerging data
Authors: Miranda Cesare , Rinaldo Elena , Zanette Giorgio
Published: April 2021

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is one of the most common comorbidities associated with COVID-19. Furthermore, people with type 2 diabetes infected with SARS-CoV-2 have higher hospitalization and mortality rates [1].

Most publications do not distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, so evidence relating to the spread of COVID-19 infection in type 1 diabetes is limited, but new data are emerging.
Smoking and oxidised high-density lipoprotein: a preliminary report
Authors: Kotani Kazuhiko , Miura Kouichi
Published: April 2021

Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease [1]. While various mechanisms are involved in this association, the reduction in the circulating level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), a protective factor against cardiovascular disease, by smoking is well known [1]. Furthermore, smoking is a source of oxidants, leading to oxidative modification of in vivo molecules [1], and HDL is modified oxidatively as oxidised HDL (oxHDL) [2]. Because oxHDL lacks the native HDL function (i.e. suppression of the antioxidative function of apolipoprotein A-I, inhibition of ABCA1-dependent cholesterol efflux from atheromatous lesions) [1–3], the oxHDL behaviour may explain the association among smoking, HDL and cardiovascular disease.
Prevalence and risk factors for the development
of abdominal aortic calcification among
the US population: NHANES study
Authors: Ur Rahman Ebad , Ditah Chobufo Muchi , Farah Fatima , Elhamdani Adee , Khan Arfaat , A. Thompson Ellen , Aronow Wilbert , El-Hamdani Mehiar
Published: April 2021

Introduction

Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) is an important marker of subclinical cardiovascular disease and its prognosis. Advanced age, hypertension, smoking, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and higher truncal fat are known markers of AAC in studies conducted around the world. However, literature for these risk factors and their co-occurrence is limited in the US.

Material and methods

We used data from dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (Hologic, v4.0) to detect the occurrence of AAC in a sample population (n = 3140) of the NHANES survey using a computer-assisted interviewing system to assess the risk factors for AAC.

Results

We found the national prevalence of AAC in the US to be 28.8%. After adjusting for confounders, persons with hypertension: OR = 1.66 (95% CI: 1.30–2.13) and smokers: OR = 1.63 (95% CI: 1.24–2.14) were more likely to have AAC compared to their respective counterparts. Increasing age was positively associated with AAC: OR = 1.06 (95% CI: 1.04–1.08). There was a statistically significant negative association between body mass index (BMI) and AAC, more so in smokers than in non-smokers: OR = 0.97 (95% CI: 0.94–0.97). We did not observe any statistically significant association between diabetes and AAC.

Conclusions

Advanced age, smoking, and hypertension was associated with increased occurrence of AAC. Paradoxically, increasing BMI was inversely associated with AAC and there was no statistically significant association between total body and trunk fat percentages and AAC. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to establish the nationwide prevalence and associated factors in the US.
Selected psychological factors and medication adherence in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Authors: Bąk-Sosnowska Monika , Wyszomirska Julia , Daniel-Sielańczyk Anna
Published: April 2021

Introduction

The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between medication adherence (MA) and selected psychological factors in a group of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Material and methods

The cross-sectional study was conducted in four rheumatology outpatient clinics in Silesia, Poland. The tests used were the Medication Adherence Questionnaire (MAQ), the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scale (MHLC), the Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations (CISS), and the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS). The analysis involved 106 adult patients diagnosed with RA at least 6 months before, who were prescribed medication, with disease at any stage and with stable comorbidities. Software was used to perform analyses of frequency, basic descriptive statistics, including the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Student’s t-test for independent samples, intergroup univariate variance, Pearson’s r correlation coefficient, Spearman’s rank correlation  coefficient, Fisher’s exact test and stepwise linear regression.

Results

Powerful Others Health Locus of Control (PHLC), Internal Health Locus of Control (IHLC) and age of the subjects, F(3, 102) = 8.05; p < 0.001 explained 16.8% of the variation in the adherence level for the entire group. In the group of women PHLC and IHLC, F(2, 80) = 10.04; p < 0.001 were included in the model, which explained 18.1% of variation in MA. PHLC was the most significant factor in the group of women ( = 0.55; p < 0.001) and in the entire group ( = 0.48; p < 0.001). In the group of men, Social Diversion Style (SDS), F(1, 21) = 5.81; p = 0.02 was included in the model, which explained 17.9% of the variation in the MA level.

Conclusions

The study identified some psychological predictors of adherence, which explained 16.8% of the variability. Factors increasing the likelihood of medication adherence in patients with rheumatoid arthritis include a strong belief in the power of others, low level of internal health locus of control, and advanced age.
IDENTIFIKASI POTENSI SEKTOR EKONOMI BASIS DAN NON BASIS KOTA METRO
Authors: Novita Novita , Sari Reni Permata , Anwar Rohmatul
Published: April 2021

Pertumbuhan ekonomi yang tinggi wujud salah satu bentukkeberhasilan pembangunan suatu daerah. Pembangunan suatu daerahdapat berkembang melalui pengembangan sektor unggulan daerahyang akan mendorong berkembangnya sektor lainnya. Tujuan daripenelitian ini ialah untuk mengidentifikasi sektor perekonomian yangmerupakan sektor basis dan non basis di Kota Metro denganmenggunakan metode location quotient (LQ) dan dynamic locationquotient (DLQ). Hasil analisis LQ diketahui sektor tersiermendominasi sebagai sektor basis di Kota Metro. Sedangkan analsisDLQ menunjukkan terdapat 12 sektor yang memiliki potensi menjadisektor basis dimassa yag akan datang dan 5 sektor yang tidak basisyaitu Pertanian, Kehutanan, dan Perikanan, Pertambangan danPenggalian, Industri Pengolahan, Pengadaan Air, Pengelolaan Sampah,Limbah dan Daur Ulang dan Konstruksi.

Kata Kunci : sektor basis dan non basis, LQ, DLQ
Perfil Clínico Epidemiológico da Covid-19 no Brasil e no Distrito Federal
Authors: Fátima Ramos Marques Mariana , Andrade Cacho Tatiana , Menezes Pawlak Pedroso Gabriela , Santos Filgueira Elismar , De Souza Prata Ilanna , Valguda Renato
Published: April 2021

A infecção por SARS-CoV-2, também conhecida como Covid-19 (coronavirusdisease 2019), atinge cada vez mais a população brasileira. A escassez de artigos que compilam dados epidemiológicos sobre como o Brasil e, mais especificamente, o Distrito Federal está lidando com a pandemia, afeta diretamente na elaboração de políticas públicas. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo caracterizar e analisar o perfil epidemiológico daCovid-19 no Brasil e no Distrito Federal a partir da produção científica nacional e internacional. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, baseada na análise de artigos científicos e de dados epidemiológicos presentes em documentos governamentais, no período de 1º de janeiro a 30 de abril de 2020. Foram incluídos 13 estudos, sendo quatro artigos e nove documentos governamentais. Os artigos foram pesquisados nas bases de dados Pubmed, Medline/LILACS (BVS). Já os documentos governamentais foram obtidos em sites oficiais do Ministério da Saúde e seus parceiros. Os quatro artigos incluídos trazem informações epidemiológicas que, em sua maioria, analisam um período curto sobre a situação do Covid-19 no Brasil, incluindo dados sobre hospitalização e leitos de UTI. Já as informações coletadas nos documentos governamentais estão atualizadas até o primeiro quadriênio de 2020.
Intervenções fisioterapêuticas em pacientes com DPOC descompensado
Authors: Martins e Silva Sara , Mariano Valverde Thalita , Gontijo Ribeiro Thaís
Published: April 2021

Introdução: a DPOC é definida como uma doença prevenível e tratável, caracterizada por limitação progressiva do fluxo aéreo. Calcula-se que no Brasil seja a doença respiratória que causa maior morbimortalidade em adultos. Pacientes que realizam reabilitação pulmonar necessitam de menos visitas ao médico ocasionadas por exacerbações e, quando ficam internados, permanecem por menos tempo. Há, consequentemente, aumento da qualidade de vida e melhora na capacidade de realizar exercícios físicos. Objetivos: descrever as intervenções fisioterapêuticas e seus desfechos em pacientes com DPOC. Métodos: trata-se de um estudo observacional retrospectivo, por meio da análise de prontuários com dados de janeiro a dezembro de 2019 em um hospital terciário do DF. Resultados: o resultado demonstrou maioria de indivíduos do sexo masculino (63%) com idade média de 72,4 anos. Além disso, a média do tempo de internação foi de 5,56 dias e 44,4% dos indivíduos apresentavam outras comorbidades associadas à DPOC. A maioria dos pacientes utilizaram VMNI (18,5%) e 14,8% utilizaram VM. Cerca de 11% dos pacientes admitidos no Pronto Socorro evoluíram a óbito. A VMNI foi utilizada como principal recurso fisioterapêutico juntamente mobilização precoce. Conclusão: A VMNI foi utilizada como principal recurso fisioterapêutico aliada à mobilização precoce, e a maior ocorrência de insucesso pode ser justificada pelo fato de os pacientes serem mais graves, com comorbidades associadas e idade mais avançada.
Pengaruh Budaya Organisasi dan Lingkungan Kerja Fisik terhadap Prestasi Kerja Karyawan pada PT. PLN (Persero) Cabang Kendari
Authors: Erman Bani Muhammad
Published: April 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh budaya organisasi dan lingkungan kerja fisik terhadap prestasi kerja karyawan di Kantor PT. PLN (Persero) Cabang Kendari. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner yang dikirimkan kepada 65 orang responden yang ditetapkan secara sensus. Anailis data menggunakan analisis regresi linear berganda. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa variable budaya organisasi dan lingkungan kerja fisik berpengaruh signifikan baik secara parsial maupun secara simultan terhadap prestasi kerja karyawan pada taraf kepercayaan 95%. Oleh karena itu, diharapkan agar pimpinan dan pegawai Kantor PT. PLN (Persero) Cabang Kendari untuk terus memperbaiki dan meningkatkan prestasi kerja melalui pembentukan budaya organisasi dan lingkungan kerja fisik.
Covid-19’un Havacılık Sektörüne Çevresel Etkisi: Adnan Menderes Havalimanı Örneği
Authors: KESKİN Büşra Nur , YALÇINER ERCOŞKUN Özge
Published: April 2021

Havacılık faaliyetlerinin atmosferde hava kalitesini etkileyen emisyonlara neden olduğu gözardı edilemeyecek seviyededir. Uçakların iniş/kalkış sayıları ve seyir aşamalarında harcadıkları yakıt sonucu oluşan sera gazları ile hava kirleticilerinin küresel ısınmaya etki ettiği daha önce yapılan bilimsel çalışmalarla ortaya konmuştur. Bu unsurlar göz önünde bulundurulduğunda bir havalimanında 24 saat içinde gerçekleşen tüm uçuşların bir günlük çevreye etki ettikleri emisyon oranları pandemi öncesi ve sonrası olacak şekilde hesaplanmış, Pandemi sonrası seyir sayısındaki azalışın bir günlük çevreye olan etkisini ortaya çıkaracak bir farkındalık oluşturmak amaçlamıştır. İzmir Adnan Menderes Havalimanı’nda uçuşların LTO (Landing and Take-off Cyle / İniş-kalkış) esnasında oluşturduğu sera gazı emisyonları ve hava kirleticileri IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change /Hükümetlerarası İklim Değişikliği Paneli) tarafından önerilmiş olan Tier yaklaşım metodolojisi ile hesaplanmıştır. Uçak tiplerine göre incelemeler yapıldığında, emisyon miktarı olarak atmosfere en çok emisyon veren uçak tipi tespit edilmiştir. Seyir kısıtlarının kalkması ve havalimanında ki uçuş sayılarının artmasıyla birlikte emisyon değerlerinin tekrar yükselişe geçeceği bilinmektedir. Çalışma kapsamında yapılan değerlendirmelerde sefer sayısındaki azalışın bir günlük etkisi ortadadır. Havayolu taşımacılığının atmosfere bıraktığı sera gazı ve hava kirleticilerinin bir gün içerisinde ve bir havalimanı üzerinde incelenmiş olması, konunun ciddiyetini ve alınması gereken tedbirlerin bir an önce yapılması gerektiğini ortaya çıkartmıştır.
Parent’s Role in Online Distance Learning During the Covid-19 in Sorong City, West Papua
Authors: Djafar Hilman , Rasid Ruslan , Haris Panai Abdul , Kadir Husain Abdul
Published: April 2021

The imbalance in the social structure in Emile Durkheim's opinion is at least influenced by three factors, namely equlibrium, external and consensus. The Covid-19 pandemic that befell mankind from various directions has caused a rigid shift in student learning. Where initially, educators had a big role in student learning completeness during the education level. However, after this outbreak there was a shift in function. Teachers do not fully play an active role in student learning completeness. However, sometimes the parents at home take the role. Therefore. The purpose of this study was to analyze parent’s role in online distance learning. The results of this study state that: 1). The teacher only functions as a giver and receiver of tasks; 2) Parents apart from being caregivers of students at home, they also have a dual task