bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Organizing for Effective Community Action: Neighbors vs. Developers in Weaverville, North Carolina
Authors: Plaut Tom
Published: July 2020

Organizing, especially in Appalachia, has been in large part divisive: miners against owners, environmentalists against corporations, rights advocates vs. racism and sexism, cultural observers vs. media stereotypes, and more. There have also been organizing efforts to build groups and communities advocating for the rights of women, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ identities, but the growing political polarization at the national level has tended to limit the membership in these movements. Episcopalians may be found where there are no Southern Baptists; master’s degree candidates may be found where there are no auto mechanics. This note describes an Appalachian community, Weaverville, North Carolina, where residents from such diverse backgrounds came together in 2016 to challenge both local government and a well-funded, powerful developer to protect a popular and heavily used public space. Data were gathered from participant observation, as the author had moved to the neighborhood to live next to his daughter and her family. The two families lived close enough to the development to become involved in the dispute.
Mountains of Abundance: A Fruit and Vegetable Walking Program in Central Appalachia
Authors: Koempel Annie , Brewer Dawn , Mudd-Martin Gia , Stephenson Tammy
Published: July 2020

This note presents the results of interviews with twenty-five participants in a fruit and vegetable walking program in Central Appalachia. Individuals joined and used the program for a number of diverse reasons, most commonly with the hope of improving their health. Participants also valued the abundance of food and social opportunities. Overall, participants enjoyed the program and utilized it in ways that funders and evidence-based medicine (EBM) methodologies of biometric and anthropometric data collection are not equipped to capture. This research illustrates how people within socioeconomically marginalized regions such as Appalachia utilize community-based networks of social and economic relations to exercise agency and maneuver around broader economic and political constraints.
Espelho de uma filosofia: a presença de Hegel nas classificações de Harris e Dewey
Authors: Ferreira Veronica De Sá , Sales Rodrigo De
Published: July 2020

Analisa as influências filosóficas que embasaram a estrutura da classificação bibliográfica de Harris, reconhecida pela literatura da área como a fonte mais imediata utilizada por Dewey para a criação de seu sistema. Ampliando a reflexão sobre as bases teóricas adotadas por Harris, questiona-se o lugar ocupado por Bacon neste sistema. O incentivo para esta discussão parte do artigo publicado em 1959 por Graziano, que indica o pensamento hegeliano como o verdadeiro suporte filosófico do esquema de Harris e, consequentemente, da classificação bibliográfica de Dewey. Utilizando a classe Artes, Graziano expõe evidências que buscam aproximar o pensamento de Hegel e afastar Bacon. Este artigo examina o pensamento sobre Arte que formou as classificações de Bacon, Hegel e Harris. Os resultados apresentados apontam a presença hegeliana não assumida explicitamente por Harris e Dewey em seus Sistemas e ainda pouco estudada no campo da representação da informação no Brasil. Conclui-se, em oposição a Graziano, não ser possível afastar totalmente o pensamento baconiano da estrutura do sistema classificatório de Harris, todavia, a presença de Hegel se confirma como a fonte alimentadora do conteúdo da classe Artes. A clareza da revelação de Graziano amplia as discussões teóricas deixadas em aberto por Harris e Dewey.
O papel da memória institucional para a gestão universitária: contribuições para a consolidação da UMMA na UFSCar
Authors: Prado Samanta Do , Gracioso Luciana De Souza , Costa Luzia Sigoli Fernandes
Published: July 2020

Introdução: Este trabalho propõe possíveis relações entre a gestão universitária e a memória. Mais especificamente, ressalta a constribuição da Memória Insititucional (MI) como um elemento relevante para sustentar ações de gestão. A Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar), no contexto da consolidação de sua política de informação, comunicação e memória, cria, em 2017, a Unidade Multidisciplinar de Memória e Arquivo Histórico. Essa iniciativa exemplifica a valorização da salvaguarda da Memória Institucional por parte da gestão universitária. Objetivo: O objetivo desta pesquisa é refletir sobre os elementos que possam subsidiar a identificação e a preservação da MI, tendo em vista a consolidação da UMMA na UFSCar. Metodologia: A metodologia adotada foi de caráter bibliográfico, documental e exploratória. Foram analisadas três tipos de fontes: (1) a literatura científica sobre a temática; (2) documentos institucionais da UFSCar relacionados à política de memória e à criação da UMMA; e (3) informações dos sites institucionais de um conjunto de universidades federais brasileiras, no que se refere à salvaguarda da MI. Resultados: Como principais elementos, foram identificados: nomenclatura, vínculo e coleções. As iniciativas identificadas possuem nomenclaturas distintas, e estão vinculadas a diferentes setores das universidades. As coleções ligadas à MI são variadas em formato e suporte. Conclusões: Os resultados obtidos ilustram possíveis contribuições para a consolidação da UMMA, bem como desta enquanto referência para outras universidades, demonstrando como a salvaguarda da MI pode contribuir para a criação de estratégias vinculadas ao desenvolvimento da instituição.
Serviços inovadores em biblioteca universitária
Authors: Rossi Tatiana , Cândido Ana Clara , Pazmino Ana Verónica , Vianna William Barbosa
Published: July 2020

Introdução: As bibliotecas universitárias prestam serviços de informação que necessitam estarem adequados as necessidades do corpo docente, discente e administrativo. Para isso continuamente os serviços sofrem adequações. Observar o que está sendo publicado sobre serviços inovadores e tendências ou o que tem sido ofertado em outras bibliotecas é uma vertente a ser seguida. Objetivo: Identificar os serviços inovadores que estão sendo publicados e prestados nas bibliotecas universitárias brasileiras. Metodologia: Foi empregada a pesquisa bibliográfica nas bases nacionais BRAPCI e SciELO e a pesquisa documental nos sites das bibliotecas das dez melhores universidades brasileiras e dez mais inovadoras. Resultados: Observou-se que a maior parte dos estudos recuperados não aborda puramente a inovação e que poucos serviços podem ser apontados como inovadores nas bibliotecas brasileiras pesquisadas. Conclusões: Que as bibliotecas universitárias estão promovendo inovação em seus serviços informacionais sendo que isso é possível por meio de parcerias, novas ideias, treinamento e colaboração da equipe, desenvolvimento e/ou aquisição de ferramentas e equipamentos.
Anthropometric Predictors in Assessment of Metabolic Syndrome among Obese Adults
Authors: Mangasuli Vijayalaxmi , Sherkhane Mayur S
Published: July 2020

Background: Central obesity is the important risk factor in metabolic syndrome which is in turn cardiovascular risk factor which will increase the morbidity and mortality. The study was conducted to assess the anthropometric indices in predicting metabolic syndrome among obese adults. Methods: Cross sectional study was done among 264 adults having BMI more than 35 and visiting our hospital for a period of three months were included. A predesigned and pretested proforma was used to collect data. Anthropometric measurements, Blood pressure and diabetic profile was measured. Data was analysed using SPSS. Results: Among 264 adults, 118 (44.69%) had metabolic syndrome; Majority belonged to 30- 39 years (40.15%); educated up to PUC (32.58%) and belonged to class II socio-economic status (38.64%). There was significant mean difference between waist circumference, diastolic blood pressure, HDL levels and FBS levels among the study participants who had and who didn’t have metabolic syndrome. Area under curve (AUC) for waist: height ratio was 0.969, whereas for waist circumference and BMI it was 0.956 and 0.689 respectively. Conclusion: Waist: height ratio can predict metabolic syndrome better than waist circumference and BMI. Central obesity should be identified at the earliest than general obesity. So that lifestyle modifications can be advised in early life to avoid further morbidity leading to further permanent disabilities and life threatening events in future.
Reaching Out to the Urban Underserved For Continuum of Healthcare during COVID-19 Pandemic Using Available Technologies
Authors: Jamir Limalemla , Sathiyanarayanan S , Naidu Navyakrishna , Kakkar Rakesh
Published: July 2020

Background: India is one of the earliest countries to impose Nationwide Lockdown, restricting movement of people in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. It has brought a sudden halt to non-COVID-19 health services in terms of consultation, follow-up and access to diagnostics.

Objectives: This study was aimed to maintain communication during the COVID-19 lockdown with an underserved community through available and accessible technology.

Methods: A total of 32 families residing in the ‘containment zone’ belonging to a minority community were contacted telephonically and enquired about illnesses during the lockdown, access to healthcare, COVID-19 related practices and concerns. They were sensitized about the soon-to-be launched multi-dimensional mobile based teleconsultation application by the Institute.

Results: Expressed health needs were doorstep collection of samples instead of having to venture out to health facilities, availability of emergency and routine health care services.

Conclusion: A unique model of teleconsultation benefitting the community is proposed.
Pain Management Practices by Nurses: Application of the Self-Efficacy Theory
Authors: Alzghoul Bashar I. , Chew Abdullah Nor Azimah
Published: July 2020

Pain management is one of the most recurrent healthcare services provided by nurses. Based on the proposition of the self-efficacy theory, knowledge and attitudes can affect the nurses; confidence and their ability to manage the patients’ discomforts, which consequently affects their ability to apply appropriate pain management practices. The study examines the relationship between knowledge and attitudes towards distress management and the nurse’s individual capability to manage pain. The research is a transverse, correlational design study involving 266 registered nurses (n = 266). The nurses were requested to provide information on pain management via three instruments: attitude to, knowledge of and self-efficacy of pain management. Statistically, the nurses displayed an essential relationship between self-efficacy and attitude towards pain management (β = 0.502, t = 10.119, p< 0.001). Also, the study discovered a substantial connection between the nurses’ familiarity to pain management and their ability to manage it in patients’ pain (β = 0.368, t = 6.619, p < 0.001). This study recommends that future research be undertaken to investigate the mediating effects of self-efficacy on the knowledge and attitude towards agony management relationship and distress management practices. Additionally, in future, scholars can examine the direct relationship between the effectiveness of agony control and pain management routines of nurses.
A Cross-Sectional Survey of Factors Influencing Choice of Medical Care Among Ill Patients Suffering from Chronic Diseases in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Authors: Ezugwu Uchechukwu A. , Nwafor Jude N. , Nwimo Ignatius O. , Elom Nwamaka A. , Ilo Cajetan I. , Ezugwu Lazarus E. , Ejide Rita N.
Published: July 2020

The cross-sectional survey research design was used to the study the factors influencing choice of medical care among ill patients suffering from chronic diseases in Ebonyi State. The sample of the study comprised 325 in-patients with selected chronic diseases such as diabetics’ mellitus, cardiac and renal diseases who were undergoing treatment at the Federal Teaching Hospital (FETHA 1) Abakaliki. The instrument used for data collection was a 26-item questionnaire developed by the researchers. Data collected were analyzed using percentages in order to describe the data and chi-square (χ2) statistic in order to establish whether there was any significant association between the independent variables of gender and level education attained and the dependent variables, that is, the factors influencing choice of medical care among chronic diseases patients. The results of the study showed that the association between gender and factors influencing choice of medical care is not significant except for culture, employer and strong hope of cure (p < 0.05). Secondly, the association between level of education attained by patients and factors influencing choice of medical care is significant except for finance, access to hospital, relationship with medical personnel and adequacy of hospital facilities (p > 0.05). The need for chronic diseases clinics and hospitals for prompt treatment of chronic diseases patients is advocated.
«Por la palabra se conoce la dirección del espíritu»: Gamaliel Churata y la vanguardia en Chirapu (1928)
Authors: Hurtado Lazo Alex
Published: July 2020

La participación, activa o a través de menciones, de Gamaliel Churata durante la revista arequipeña de vanguardia Chirapu (1928) marca una pauta de defensa del arte nuevo mediante argumentos pero también creación poética. En este artículo presentaremos las tesis que esgrime para la validación del fenómeno como un momento necesario, para luego poder comprender la propuesta vanguardista en sus poemas «Epopeya del qe buelbe» y «poemas del coyto». Expondremos una lectura integral de estos textos desde las innovaciones formales que ofrece el vanguardismo del Titikaka y desde la formulación ideológica que implica el ahayu-watan.
Las narraciones germinales de El pez de oro de Gamaliel Churata
Authors: Di Benedetto Matias
Published: July 2020

Este artículo analiza, de manera comparativa, las continuidades y rupturas formales de la trayectoria escrituraria de Gamaliel Churata desde la década del veinte hasta la publicación de El pez de oro. Mediante el método del montaje literario, en “El gamonal” se efectúa una superación de la narrativa indigenista mientras que en “El kamili” se confrontan saberes y prácticas culturales ligados al consumo de coca con la medicina occidental. De esta manera, ambos textos funcionan como gérmenes de lo que, décadas después, serán elementos fundamentales de la estructura compositiva de su gran obra  a fines de los cincuenta.
Representación andina en las tojjras narrativas de Gamaliel Churata
Authors: Mamani Macedo Mauro
Published: July 2020

El propósito de este artículo es presentar y analizar la prosa breve de Gamaliel Churata (1897-1969). Después de una indagación en revistas y periódicos de Perú y Bolivia publicados en las primeras décadas del siglo XX se reunió veintiocho prosas breves. Consideramos que mediante esta investigación contribuimos con el conocimiento de la obra de Churata, ya que antes reunimos su obra poética dispersa en publicaciones periódicas. A estos rescates se suman la obra inédita que se está divulgando tanto en prosa como en poesía, lo que reconstruye la obra de un pensador continental.
La Nueva corónica y El pez de oro: retablos y palimpsestos
Authors: Espezúa Salmón Dorian , Espezúa Salmón Boris
Published: July 2020

El primer objetivo de este artículo es evidenciar la estrecha relación entre las obras de Felipe Guamán Poma de Ayala (¿1514-1615?) y Gamaliel Churata (1897-1969), a pesar de su contacto tardío. Creemos que ambos autores -cada uno en su contexto particular- han elaborado retablos escritos (y dibujados en el caso del cronista indio) que describen bien la complejidad del mundo andino. El segundo objetivo, pero no menos importante, es brindar algunos elementos que apoyan la tesis de que El pez de oro (Retablos de Laykhakuy) (1957) fue reescrito, corregido y aumentado hasta su publicación en Bolivia de manera que, al igual que El Primer nueva corónica y buen gobierno (¿1615?), pueden ser considerado un palimpsesto, es decir, una obra que se reescribió y corrigió sobre versiones anteriores durante muchos años.
Editorial Titikaka Puno (1926-1930). La producción editorial en el Perú
Authors: Zevallos Aguilar Ulises Juan
Published: July 2020

En este artículo se recupera la fundación de la Editorial Titikaka y sus contribuciones al desarrollo del grupo intelectual y artístico Orkopata para formar parte del movimiento de vanguardia internacional. Esta nueva editorial publicó su vocero y los libros de poemas Ande de Alejandro Peralta y Falo de Emilio Armaza. Se explica el surgimiento y la desaparición de la editorial tomando en cuenta las condiciones materiales en los años veinte. Por esa razón cobra importancia el proyecto de modernización capitalista emprendido por el gobierno de Augusto B. Leguía (1919-1930) en Perú. Se sostiene que las políticas de su gobierno propiciaron la aparición, crisis y cierre de varias editoriales y revistas en Lima y provincias.
STATE AID FOR RESTRUCTURING ENTERPRISES
Authors: Dec Paweł , Masiukiewicz Piotr
Published: July 2020

The article deals with the problem of enterprise restructuring and state support in this regard. The authors presented and analyzed various types of instruments and support activities for companies in crisis and just before bankruptcy. Selected examples of quantitative financial support for restructured enterprises by the Social Insurance Institution and tax offices in Poland were presented. The thesis about the lack of coordinated state support for enterprises during restructuring processes was confirmed
SENIOR IN SOCIAL MEDIA
Authors: Kostrzewska Martyna , Wrukowska Daria Emilia
Published: July 2020

Information technologies are conducive to the globalization of consumption habits, trends and other consumer expectations. Elderly generation of baby boomers is among the broad range of mobile technology buyers. Nowadays elderly people are exposed to information technologies to keep them in touch with younger generations. Among various technologies, social network sites (SNSs) are seldom used by the majority of elderly people. To bridge the digital divide, it is necessary to dig deeply into the minority elderly users of SNSs. The research methods used to involve the use of systematic and comparative analysis of concepts and conclusions published in the scientific literature. The literature studies will be the basis for inferring on the characteristics of the seniors and their needs as a social media user. The authors made an attempt to determine the role of social media in the age group of above 55. In order to achieve the goal, the authors based on the secondary data.
Microplastics Abundance and Uptake by Meretrix lyrata (Hard Clam) in Mangrove Forest
Authors: Binti Shahul Hamid Fauziah , Jia Wang , Zakaria Rozainah Mohamad
Published: July 2020

The aim of this study was to determine the abundance and distribution of microplastics in a mangrove ecosystem, while investigating its uptake by Meretrix lyrata. Microplastics were extracted from 10 L of mangrove sediment using a floatation method. Soft tissues of M. lyrata were digested and the microplastics were filtered and observed under a light microscope. Microplastics ranging from 21 µm to 100 µm were the most abundant in the mangrove layers at 936 ± 34 particles/kg (dry sediment) to 1,227 ± 55 particles/kg (dry sediment) (27.19% to 31.16% of the total quantity of recovered microplastics). The most abundant microplastics, with size from 5 µm to 1000 µm, were found in the deepest layer. M. lyrata accumulation of microplastics averaged at 0.35 ± 0.08 particles/g tissue and 0.23 ± 0.07 particles/g tissue (wet weight) before and after three-day depuration, respectively. Microplastics with size from 5 to 20 µm were the most commonly uptaken by the clams, averaging at 58% to 72% for pre-depuration and post-depuration, respectively. This study revealed that the most predominant size of microplastics in the sediment was 5 µm to 20 µm, which concurs with the results of the microplastics most commonly accumulated by M. lyrata. It is believed that microplastics accumulation in mangrove areas increases over time. On the other hand, the uptake rate of microplastics by Meretrix lyrata decreases over time, flushing microplastics from its system more frequently.
Comparison of COVID-19 Severity Between Tropical and Non-Tropical Countries
Authors: Tushabe Florence
Published: July 2020

: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected the whole world. However, it is not clear whether the disease affects all countries equally. This paper analyzes the severity of COVID-19 in tropical and temperate countries by comparing the data of infections and deaths registered four months after the onset of the disease. Data were segregated, summarized, visualized, and interpreted. The severity of the disease was quantified in each country and recommendations were made for both categories of countries. The research found that the severity of the disease in terms of infection or death was six times more in countries located in the temperate region.
Routine Screening and Treatment of Urinary Tract Infection May Be Justified in Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review
Authors: Uwaezuoke Samuel Nkachukwu , Aronu Ann Ebele
Published: July 2020

Context: Children and adolescents with cerebral palsy may present with lower urinary tract dysfunction which increases their risk for urinary tract infection (UTI). Whereas few studies reported low prevalence rates of UTI in these patients, several studies documented high prevalence rates. Thus, it appears there is no unanimity about the burden of UTI in affected children and adolescents to justify routine screening and treatment of the infection. This systematic review aims to determine the risk and pooled prevalence rate of UTI in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. Evidence Acquisition: Using appropriate descriptors, we searched the PubMed and Google Scholar databases. Eligible papers were primary studies published in English language: reporting an association between cerebral palsy and UTI or UTI prevalence in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy and healthy comparators, with a clear definition of UTI and cerebral palsy. We assessed the quality of included studies with the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) and resolved inter-rater discrepancies by consensus. We independently retrieved relevant data from these studies using a preconceived data-extraction form. We analyzed the aggregate data on UTI prevalence in these pediatric patients, using the log odds ratio (OR) at 95% confidence interval as the summary estimate. Results: Of the seven included studies, only two (28.6%) were case-control studies, while five (71.4%) were cross-sectional studies. There was no uniform definition of UTI in these studies. Prevalence rates varied widely from as low as 2.2% to as high as 56.7%. The mean UTI prevalence rate estimated for six of the included studies was 31.8%. The log OR at 95% CI computed for the case-control studies was 10.9 (95% CI: 9.0, 12.9). Conclusions: The prevalence and risk of UTI in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy are significantly high. Routine screening and treatment for UTI may be justified in these pediatric patients. We however recommend more prospective case-control studies to strengthen the current evidence of the high UTI burden in these patients.
A motivação moral e o suicídio na ética de Schopenhauer: o caso do auto-sacrifício de uma enfermeira italiana ao contrair a covid-19
Authors: Andrade Alex
Published: July 2020

Este trabalho tem como objetivo fazer uma análise da motivação da enfermeira italiana que, após o diagnóstico positivo para o novo coronavírus SARS-CoV-2, cometeu suicídio. Desde que esta doença se tornou uma pandemia, distintas reações das pessoas têm sido observadas nas várias sociedades pelo mundo. Para efeito de referencial teórico-filosófico, debruçaremos sobre a ética schopenhaueriana a fim de refletir sobre o suicídio de Daniela Trezzi. Inicialmente, traremos, em linhas gerais, o contexto e o fato ocorrido. Em seguida, abordaremos as justificativas do julgamento condenatório do filósofo alemão a respeito do suicídio. No segundo momento deste trabalho, confrontaremos o suicídio da italiana dentro da filosofia schopenhaueriana e refletiremos a respeito das motivações morais. Seria este suicídio motivado, não por conta dos males que a doença lhe traria, ou seja, motivado não em virtude do sofrimento pessoal, mas sim por compaixão ao imaginar o mal que ela causaria aos outros?
Considerações acerca da vivência dos indivíduos na era neoliberal a partir do pensamento de Martin Buber
Authors: Brito Suellen Lima de
Published: July 2020

O presente estudo visa analisar a obra Eu e Tu de Martin Buber (1878-1965), a obra apresenta os conceitos: Eu-Tu e o Eu-Isso como palavras-princípios. O Eu-Tu como uma relação dialógica, encontro entre dois parceiros mutualmente e o Eu-Isso como um relacionamento monológico, de experiência, utilização ou uso. O mundo do Isso se invadir e orientar as formas dos homens relacionarem-se levam estes à perdição. Nesse sentido, o sistema econômico vigente, que rege as normas de comportamento dos indivíduos em sociedade, corrobora para que o mundo do Isso preconizado por Buber torna-se mais presente na vida dos indivíduos, pois a vivência destes na era neoliberal está prejudicada em nome do capital que mantém seu sistema à custa desta vivência dos sujeitos, onde os explora e instiga a competição em detrimento da solidariedade e companheirismo, competição legitimada que aprofunda o individualismo contemporâneo, onde os indivíduos sucumbem tragicamente em seu interior.
Isolamento solidário em tempos de pandemia: diálogos entre a saúde e a hermenêutica filosófica
Authors: Batista Gustavo Silvano , Tajra Fábio Solon
Published: July 2020

A covid-19 tem gerado grande mobilização por parte das sociedades contemporâneas. Como forma de prevenção e controle da doença, o isolamento social tem sido uma medida eficaz, recomendada por diversos órgãos da saúde. Por isso, pensar o isolamento social como prática solidária tem sido fundamental. Nesta perspectiva, o presente artigo busca problematizar o isolamento social enquanto isolamento solidário. Para isso, partimos da tematização da enfermidade, até agora conhecida, seus modos de prevenção e controle e, por conseguinte, o diálogo entre a Saúde Coletiva e a Hermenêutica Filosófica, na tentativa de repensar o isolamento criticamente, para além de uma questão biomédica. Assim, discutir o isolamento solidário como noção essencial ao enfrentamento da pandemia da COVID-19 significa contribuir para uma visão mais ampla de saúde, ao passo que se encontra em jogo o restabelecimento da vida comunitária para além de sua concepção biomédica.
Pandemia e poder: uma perspectiva multiespecífica da biopolítica no antropoceno
Authors: Costa Filho Maurício Sérgio Borba
Published: July 2020

No presente texto propomos uma perspectiva multiespecífica para a análise da biopolítica. Partindo da situação da emergência da pandemia do COVID-19, tomada dentro do contexto das mutações ecológicas do Antropoceno, argumentamos que, para além da atenção voltada às operações das diversas experiências e dispositivos biopolíticos sobre o corpo humano – corpo individual ou corpo social – deve-se trilhar por uma via expandida que leve também em consideração, conjuntamente (e não por exclusão), os efeitos dessas operações sobre formas de vida outras-que-humanas, tomando termos como meio ambiente e natureza não apenas pelo prisma de serem recursos geridos finalizando a condução da conduta humana, mas como meios vivos, igualmente.
Critérios éticos e políticos para a triagem em tempos de crise: pensando a alocação de recursos escassos a partir da deficiência
Authors: Araújo Luana Adriano , Melo Arthur Cezar Alves de , Barbosa-Fohrmann Ana Paula
Published: July 2020

A crise sanitária global provocada pela Covid-19 impôs um cenário crítico de escassez de recursos médicos. As pessoas com deficiência, nessas circunstâncias, são sujeitadas a maior vulnerabilidade do que ocorreria em circunstâncias normais. À luz dessa realidade, nos propomos a apresentar alguns critérios de alocação de recursos empregados durante a crise, destacando seu caráter nocivo para às pessoas com deficiência, e analisar de que forma o princípio da não-discriminação pode, se tomado como referência, contribuir para a reflexão ética e política sobre os protocolos de racionamento.
Everyday Activism and Resistance By Minority Women in Denmark
Authors: Rognlien Louise , Kier-Byfield Sophia
Published: July 2020

STEREOTYPES OF MINORITY WOMEN, AND IN PARTICULAR MUSLIM WOMEN, ARE BEING USED TO PUSH CERTAIN GROUPS TO THE MARGINS OF DANISH SOCIETY, BOTH DISCURSIVELY AND GEOGRAPHICALLY. FOCUSING ON TWO CASE STUDIES WORKING IN THE SOCIAL PERIPHERY, ANDROMEDA, 8220 AND KVINDER I DIALOG, THIS ARTICLE ILLUMINATES HOW THE SAME STEREOTYPES ARE USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF COUNTERNARRATIVES THAT RESIST STIGMA AND DIVISIVE POLICIES. DESPITE THE MEDIA ATTENTION THAT THE NEW LAWS IN DENMARK SUCH AS “GHETTO” REFORMS AND MASKING BAN HAVE RECEIVED, LESS ATTENTION HAS BEEN PAID TO EXAMPLES OF RESISTANCE AND THE FIGHT FOR POLITICAL SUBJECTIVITY. BY FURTHER DEVELOPING AND EMPLOYING POSTCOLONIAL AND FEMINIST THEORY IN A DANISH CONTEXT, THIS ARTICLE ADDRESSES THIS GAP AND EMBARKS ON AN ANALYSIS OF MINORITY WOMEN’S CULTURAL ACTIVISM AGAINST HOMOGENIZATION.
Between Borders and Bombs
Authors: Ysunza Valeria
Published: July 2020

THIS ARTICLE ANALYSES THE SAHRAWI TERRITORY AND THE RESISTANCE OF ITS PEOPLE BASED ON A CRITICAL FEMINIST GEOGRAPHY APPROACH. THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE RESEARCH IS TO CONCEIVE THE BODIES OF SAHRAWI WOMEN WHICH ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THEIR TERRITORY (NOT RECOGNISED AFTER THE INVASION OF MOROCCO AND MAURITANIA IN 1975) AS TERRITORIES IN CONFLICT AND IN CONSTANT RISK, EMPHASISING THE POWER RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BODY AND TERRITORY AS SPATIAL SCALES.

THE ARTICLE USES DANCE AS A TOOL FOR AN ETHNOGRAPHIC APPROACH AND EXPLORES THE IMPORTANCE OF “ARTIVISM” AS A POLITICAL ACT AND AS A METHODOLOGY OF ACTION-PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTIFARITI FESTIVAL. WE PARTICIPATED IN THIS FESTIVAL AS PART OF THE HANIN PERFORMING DANCE COLLECTIVE IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND AND LEARN DIRECTLY ABOUT THE SITUATION IN WHICH SAHRAWI WOMEN LIVE. SPACES FOR REFLECTION AND RESISTANCE ARISE AND ALTERNATIVES FOR AND WITH THE SAHRAWI PEOPLE ARE GENERATED THROUGH ART.
De franske socialister mangler leder og politik
Authors: Pedersen Connie
Published: July 2020

De franske socialister prøver at komme på benene igen efter tre tabte præsidentvalg på stribe. Men de er uenige om, hvem der skal være deres leder, og hvilken politik de skal føre.
Første kvartal 2008
Authors: Seidelin Michael
Published: July 2020

Danmarks stemme
Iran dybt splittet
Authors: Pundik Herbert
Published: July 2020

Inter resumé
Danmarkisering af Hvideruslands udenrigspolitik
Authors: Dubinka Lizaveta
Published: July 2020

Lizaveta Dubinka gennemgår Hvideruslands udenrigspolitik og hvorfor det minder om dansk udenrigspolitik fra 1980'erne.
På den internationale anklagebænk
Authors: Døcker Henrik
Published: July 2020

Intet resumé
Propagandaen svækket
Authors: Davidsen Thomas Høy
Published: July 2020

Intet resumé
Uffe Ellemann bryder sin selvpålagte tavshed
Authors: Rehling David
Published: July 2020

Intet resumé
Opløbet til Lissabon
Authors: Nedergaard Peter
Published: July 2020

Peter Nedergaard analyserer den nye Lissabon-traktat.
Status efter Metock og Lissabon
Authors: Pagh Peter
Published: July 2020

Peter Pagh gennemgår hvad Lissabon-traktaten betyder for Danmarks udlændingeområde.
Arktisk opvarmning og dansk sikkerhedspolitik
Authors: Petersen Nikolaj
Published: July 2020

Nikolaj Petersen om nødvendigheden af et internationalt samarbejde til at håndtere klimakrisen i Arktis.
Holodomor og hykleri
Authors: Vind Jensen Jesper
Published: July 2020

Noter i marginen
USA begynder et nyt kapitel
Authors: Ehrenreich Michael
Published: July 2020

Det vil kunne mærkes, at USA får en ny præsident. Men ikke mindst i udlandet er det nødvendigt, at vi får et realistisk forhold til Barack Obamas kommende præsidentskab. Ellers kan den skuffelse, der nok kommer under alle omstændigheder, blive til regulær forbitrelse.
Den franske præsident og EU-formandskabet
Authors: Holm Ulla
Published: July 2020

Det franske formandskab har været exceptionelt og en historisk begivenhed. Sarkozy har sat EU i bevægelse og Frankrig i førersædet.
Til menneskehedens bedste
Authors: Døcker Henrik
Published: July 2020

FN’s menneskerettighedserklæring og FN’s folke- drabskonvention fyldte begge 60 år i 2008. Samtidig fejrede Den Europæiske Menneskerettighedsdomstol 50-års jubilæum. Har de hjulpet ?
Fjerde kvartal 2008
Authors: Seidelin Michael , Jerichow Anders
Published: July 2020

Danmarks stemme
Corporations, aléas des affaires et justice civile au Québec, 1880-1930 : le cas du district de Trois-Rivières1
Authors: Nootens Thierry , Ricard Nathalie
Published: July 2020

Alors que certaines thèses suggèrent que le droit et les tribunaux étaient inféodés aux souhaits des entrepreneurs et des entreprises durant la transition au capitalisme industriel, les auteurs montrent que le développement de la grande industrie et des entreprises incorporées s’est accompagné d’une régulation judiciaire plus intensive du champ économique. En témoignent l’augmentation des poursuites contre les firmes, la croissance de véritables causes contestées et la hausse du nombre de défaites subies par les corporations. Tensions, dommages et accidents de toutes sortes ont été démultipliés par la grande industrie et l’enceinte du tribunal constituait un des seuls remparts contre l’anarchie d’une industrialisation et d’une commercialisation de la vie sociale autrement sans entraves, à peu de choses près.
L’autochtonisation de la justice saisie par la Cour itinérante au Nord-du-Québec (1972-1985)1
Authors: Desruisseaux Caroline
Published: July 2020

Peu après sa création en 1974, le tribunal itinérant du district d’Abitibi appliquant la justice au nord du 49e parallèle se révèle inadapté, inefficace et perçu comme illégitime aux yeux des peuples autochtones. Face à cette réalité, les autorités cries et inuites entreprennent des démarches en vue de reprendre en charge la justice communautaire dans une perspective d’autodétermination politique. Si les chercheurs ont documenté les points de vue du peuple inuit sur le système pénal, que sait-on des débats qui agitent les acteurs judiciaires face aux revendications autochtones au début des années 1980 ?
Rodents’ responses to manipulated plant litter and seed densities: implications for restoration
Authors: Nicolai Nancy
Published: July 2020

Rodent populations in arid grasslands do not always track seed production, possibly due to high levels of plant litter. When natural disturbances are suppressed, litter accumulates becoming physically complex, causing rodents to harvest fewer seeds per equivalent time foraging. It also alters security from predation. Restoring natural disturbances may be an important element in conserving rodent communities. The aim of this study was to assess the influence of two levels of plant litter cover and seed densities on nocturnal rodent population characteristics in a semiarid grassland. Specifically, I hypothesized that kangaroo rats, pocket mice, grasshopper mice, and total rodents would be higher in the sparse plant litter treatment than dense litter, whereas deer mice would be lower in sparse plots. I further hypothesized that kangaroo rats and deer mice would be higher in the seed augmented treatment compared to the unseeded treatment. A prescribed fire removed litter in four of eight plots prior to sowing native seeds 1 year postfire into two burned and two unburned plots. Rodents were live-trapped during spring and fall 1 year. Sparse litter treatment had higher total rodent abundance, biomass, and frequency of offspring compared to dense plots indicating use of stored seeds. Banner-tailed kangaroo rats had higher abundance, implying reduced predation risk. Pocket mice body mass was greater in dense plots. After winter, seeded plots had higher kangaroo rat body mass and grasshopper mice abundance than unseeded, reflecting the use of stored seeds. These short term results demonstrate litter’s physical complexity may be equivalent to seed pulses on the responses of nocturnal rodents. Managers might positively influence grassland rodents by providing a mosaic of varying levels of plant litter.
Environmental Liability Provisions and Earnings Persistence of Oil Firms in Nigeria
Authors: Chukwu Gospel J. , Idamoyibo Hwerien Rosemary , Akunna Monday M.
Published: July 2020

The purpose of this study is to examine whether provision for environmental liability is associated with earnings persistence of oil firms in Nigeria. The study also examines whether changes in provision for environmental liability is associated with earnings quality. Data from four oil firms for the period 2012 to 2018 were analysed using ordinary least square regression with robust standard errors. Two hypotheses formulated for the study were tested by regressing future earnings on current earnings and other variables. Results showed that environmental liability provisions were not significantly related to earnings persistence. Changes in these provisions were also insignificantly related to earnings quality. The evidence supports institutional theory as basis for explaining the relationship between environmental liability provisions and earnings quality in Nigeria; indicating that the relationship is not driven by ethical considerations or stakeholder concern. There is need for a legal framework for environmental financial reporting in Nigeria to ensure that the environmental obligations of all polluting firms are adequately accounted for, and earnings numbers are ethically reported.
Bioeconomic Analysisis of Long-Jawed Mackerel Fish (Rastrelliger sp) in Indramayu Regency
Authors: Ferawati Rizky , Anna Zuzy , Gumilar Iwang , Rizal Achmad
Published: July 2020

Long jawed mackerel resources are resources that are open access and common resources. The activity of catch mackerel in Indramayu district is increasing every year. In 2018 total fish production was 8423 tons while in 2019 there were 9047 tons. The utilization of long jawed mackerel resources must be based on economic and biological aspects as well as planning a sustainable use of long jawed mackerel. This study aims to analyze the conditions, efforts, and actual production of bloating fishing activities that are sustainable and optimal in Indramayu, as well as providing input into the direction of appropriate input and output management in bloating fishing activities in Indramayu Regency. The study was conducted in December 2019 to January 2020. The method used in this study was a survey method using quantitative descriptive analysis. Sample included 100 patients (age range 15-65 years) with respondents were owner fishermen, crew members, and/or boat captains, respondents were fishing using payang and purse seine. The data analysis method used is Gordon Schaefer's bioeconomic analysis. The results of the study found that the recommended fishing effort was in Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) 100.061 trip conditions and total production of 9011 tons, Maximum Economic Yield (MEY) conditions 98.756 trips and total production of 9.009 tons, and Open Access (OA) conditions in 197.513 trips and total production of 4.638 tons. The condition of long jawed mackerel in Indramayu Regency has experienced biological overfishing and economical overfishing. The policy recommendation is a limited entry of 27.242 trips (MSY) to 28.547 trips (MEY). Presentation of the reduction in the number of payang and purse seine fishing gear fleets under the conditions of MSY was 58% and 91,3% while for the MEY conditions were 59% and 91,7%.
Effects of Selected Tuber Crops Starch on Some Extrusion Properties of Fish Feed
Authors: Aderotoye A. M. , Olalusi A. P. , Olalusi C. I. Ayo-
Published: July 2020

This research evaluates the effect of feed formulation on fish feed properties with the aim of providing information on its water absorption and physical properties of the feed. The main objective of the study is to analysis the effects of the 3 tuber crops (dried cassava, potato and cocoyam flour) on the floatability of fish feed. The fish feed ingredients with varying percentage (40, 70 and 100) of starch from cassava, potato and cocoyam were extruded using a single screw extruder with constant screw speed (285 rpm). The resulting extrudates were subjected to extensive analysis of physical properties, which included moisture content, mass, surface area, volume unit density, bulk density and porosity. The water absorption properties include, the relative absorption rate (%), the water stability (%), the expansion ratio (%) and the floating ability rate (%) were also determined. There was a linear increment between the increase in starch with floatability and water absorption properties of cassava and cocoyam starch; however, a nonlinear decrease relationship existed in percentages (%) of potato starch. The formulation with 40% cocoyam has the highest floatability while the least floatability was observed from 100% potato at first 10 mins of observation. At 40% starches, 76.66% of cassava, 66.66% of potato and 100% of cocoyam afloat for the period of observation (10-120 mins). In conclusion, the formulation with 40% cocoyam was adjudged as the preferable feed composition based on its floatability. From the result, it can be recommended that cocoyam starch support the floatability of fish feed.
Effects of Integrated Nutrient Management on the Performance of Mango on Hills in Three Districts, Bangladesh
Authors: Zonayet Md. , Paul Alok Kumar , Ahmed Mostak
Published: July 2020

This experiment was conducted in a mango garden at Bandarban, Khagrachari and Rangamati district in hilly area of Bangladesh from 15 October 2015 to 30 May 2017 to study the effects of integrated nutrient management on the performance of mango in hills. The experiment was laid out in a randomized block design with three replications. There were four treatments Mango (5-10 yrs. old). The treatments are:  4 (four) Fertilizer packages * T1= Control, T2= N230P53K100 S 36Zn3 B4 + CD/Compost 20000 g/plant, T3= 125% of T2 and T4= 150% of T2. In Khagrachari site, Mango yield varied from 7.72-22.30 kg/plant. The highest mango yield 22.30 kg/plant wasin T4 treatment (150% of T2). In Bandarban site, Mango yield ranged between24.13-48.25 kg/plant. The highest mango yield 48.25 kg/plant found in T3 treatment (125% of T2). In Rangamati site, Mango yield varied from 9.62-23.10 kg/plant. The highest mango yield 23.10 kg/plant found in T4 treatment (150% of T2). In most cases the significant difference in yields were found in T4 treatments in three districts.
Ochratoxin A: A Persistent Menace in Nigerian Stored Cocoa Beans
Authors: Kolawole O. O. , Salawu A. R. , Okunade A. F. , Aroyeun S. O.
Published: July 2020

Aim: To assess the levels of OTA in stored cocoa beans in southwest Nigeria.

Study Design: The cocoa beans samples for this study were collected randomly from seemingly healthy cocoa beans in six cocoa producing states.

Methodology: A solid phase direct enzyme immunoassay in Helica Biosystems kit was used to quantify OTA in 95 cocoa beans samples.

Results: The result showed that 82.1% of the samples were contaminated with OTA with concentration ranging from 1.08 mg/kg - 15.24 mg/kg. Out of 95 samples analyzed, 51.6% exceeded the proposed European Commission 2 mg/kg maximum limit of OTA in cocoa powder. There was significant difference in OTA levels observed in cocoa beans collected in the states surveyed (p = 0.05).

Conclusion: The knowledge of OTA incidences in stored cocoa beans is imperative and insightful to reducing OTA contaminations in cocoa beans through intervention schemes that take into cognizance periodic creation of awareness and training of farmers and other stakeholders on best pre and post-harvest practices that ensure the production of quality cocoa beans.
Cardioprotective Activities of Pterocarpus mildbraedii Leaves on Isoproterenol-induced Myocardial Infarction in Rats
Authors: Fajobi A. O. , Okon B. O. Emma- , Oyedapo O. O. , Dare C. A. , Akinlalu A. O. , Komolafe I. J. , Ogunsusi M.
Published: July 2020

The study evaluated the effects of Pterocarpus mildbraedii leaf extracts on myocardial infarction induced by isoproterenol (ISO) in Wistar albino rats with a view to ascertain the value of its use in the management of heart-related diseases. Fresh plant leaves were collected, identified, extracted, fractionated and the aqueous layer partitioned with ethyl acetate. GC-MS was carried out on the ethyl acetate fraction (EAF) and unknown compounds were identified by comparing measured mass spectral data with those in NIST 14 Mass Spectral Library. Twenty-five adult rats were divided into five groups of 5 rats each. Groups I &II were the control groups. Rats in groups III-V were pretreated with 50 mg/kg and 100 mg/kg of EAF and 1.8 mg/kg of propranolol respectively for 21 days. Myocardial infarction was then induced in all the rats (except those in Group I) with the intraperitoneal injection of ISO (85 mg/kg) for 2 days. Afterwards, the rats were sacrificed and blood samples, heart homogenate and samples for histological studies were aseptically collected. Activities of cardiac biomarkers, lipid profile, enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants were evaluated using standard methods. GC-MS analysis showed that the most abundant components of the plant are propionic acid, 2,3-dimethylphenyl ester, catechol, octyl-β-D-glucopyranoside, phenol and n-Hexadecanoic acid. Administration of ISO caused significant elevation of the activities of cardiac biomarkers (troponin-T concentrations, creatine kinase-MB and lactate dehydrogenase) while rats pretreated with EAF had significantly lower levels of the biomarkers. Moreover, alterations in lipid profile, enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants brought about by the administration of ISO were ameliorated. Histological examinations revealed lesser degree of myocardial injury in pre-treated rats.
Initial Growth of Physalis peruviana L. Seedlings on Different Substrates
Authors: Oliveira Jeniffer Ribeiro de , Santos Mayara Nascimento , Souza Joabe Martins de , Oliveira Vinícius de Souza , Amourim Mariana Alexandre Alves
Published: July 2020

The substrate is one of the most important factors in the formation of the seedling and must present conditions suitable for germination and development of the seedling root system. The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of different substrates on the initial growth of Physalis peruviana L. seedlings. The experiment was conducted at the Experimental Farm, of the Federal University of Espírito Santo– São Mateus (Brazil). The experimental design used was completely randomized, with three treatments (Soil, Provaso® and Bioplant®), seven replications and seven plants per plot, using seeds with 427 days of storage. At 56 days after sowing, the 10 most vigorous seedlings were selected for evaluation. The following characteristics were evaluated: percentage of emergence, emergence speed index (ESI), mean time of emergence (MET), number of leaves (NL), stem diameter (SD), aerial part length (APL), aerial part fresh matter (APFM), aerial part dry matter (APDM), root fresh matter (RFM), root dry matter (RDM) and Dickson quality index (DQI). The Provaso® substrate showed the best performance in all studied variables, being recommended for the production of Physalis seedlings.