bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Improving the Follow-up Rate for Pediatric Patients (0-16 years) of an Eye Hospital in Nepal: Protocol for a Public Health Intervention Study
Authors: Shrestha Manisha , Bhandari Gopal , Rathi Suresh Kumar , Gudlavalleti Anirudh Gaurang , Pandey Binod , Ghimire Ramesh , Ale Daman , Kayastha Sajani , Chaudhary Daya Shankar , Byanju Raghunandan ,   Operational Research Capacity Building Study Group
Published: September 2021

Background

The follow-up of pediatric patients ensures regular ocular morbidity monitoring and better treatment outcome. Hiralal Santudevi Pradhan Institute of Ophthalmic Science (Bharatpur Eye Hospital [BEH]) noticed that the follow-up rate was only 22% among its pediatric patients. Several factors like lack of awareness and forgetfulness among patients may contribute to a lower number of follow-up visits. Therefore, BEH decided to find if counseling and reminders through SMS text messaging and phone calls would improve the follow-up rates.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the impact of interventions like counseling and reminder SMS text messaging and phone calls in improving the follow-up rate of pediatric patients.

Methods

This is a public health intervention study being conducted using quantitative analysis. All children (0-16 years) with ocular conditions requiring at least 3 follow-up visits in the study period will be included. In all, 264 participants will be allocated to 3 groups: routine standard care, counseling, and reminders with SMS text messaging and phone calls. In counseling, patients will take part in 20-minute counseling sessions with trained counselors at each visit, and information leaflets will be provided to them. In the reminder SMS text messaging and phone call group, patients will receive an SMS text message 3 days prior and a phone call 1 day prior to their scheduled visits. Patients attending within 2 days of the scheduled date will be considered compliant to follow-up. The proportion of patients completing all the follow-up visits in each group will be assessed. Informed consent will be taken from parents and children. Univariate and multivariate analyses will be conducted.

Results

The ethical approval for this study has been obtained from the Ethical Review Board (ERB) of Nepal Health Research Council (ERB protocol registration #761/2020 P). The data collection was initiated on January, 24, 2021, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as of September 2021, we have only been able to enroll 154 of the planned 264 participants (58.3% of the sample size).

Conclusions

This study will reliably document not only the factors associated with follow-up rate through an intervention package (counseling and reminders through SMS text messaging and phone calls) but also the cost effectiveness of the intervention package, which can be applied in all the departments of the hospital.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04837534; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04837534

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/31578
Practical and Emotional Problems Reported by Users of a Self-guided Digital Problem-solving Intervention During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Content Analysis
Authors: Hentati Amira , Forsell Erik , Ljótsson Brjánn , Kraepelien Martin
Published: September 2021

Background

To better direct assessments and interventions toward the general population during both the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and future crises with societal restrictions, data on the types of practical and emotional problems that people are experiencing are needed.

Objective

The aim of this study was to examine the types of practical and emotional problems that the general population is experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic and to construct an empirically derived inventory based on the findings.

Methods

A total of 396 participants, recruited among members of the general public in Sweden who were experiencing practical and/or emotional problems during the pandemic, accessed a self-guided digital problem-solving intervention for a period of 1 week to report and solve the problems they experienced. Prior to accessing the intervention, the participants completed a short self-assessment regarding symptoms of depression and anxiety. Content analysis was used to account for the types of problems participants reported. A set of items for an inventory was later proposed based on the problem categories derived from the analysis.

Results

A majority of participants had clinically relevant symptoms of either depression or anxiety. The problems reported were categorized as 13 distinct types of problems. The most common problem was difficulty managing daily activities. Based on the categories, a 13-item inventory was proposed.

Conclusions

The 13 types of problems, and the proposed inventory, could be valuable when composing assessments and interventions for the general population during the ongoing pandemic or similar crises with societal restrictions. The most common problem was of a practical nature, indicating the importance of including examples of such problems within assessments and interventions.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04677270; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04677270
Presencia y valor de los círculos rojos en murales teotihuacanos / Presence and value of red circles in teotihuacan murals
Authors: Ortega Cabrera Verónica , Torres Rodríguez Gloria Dolores
Published: September 2021

En la pintura mural prehispánica se plasmaron símbolos, escenas reales y ficticias, que nos permiten penetrar el universo ideológico de sus creadores. En Teotihuacán, durante los siglos XIX y XX se recuperó una gran cantidad de vestigios de pintura mural cuyo registro forma parte de la memoria arqueológica de la ciudad. Este trabajo hace un breve recuento de los hallazgos de pintura mural en la urbe del Clásico, hasta los albores del siglo XXI. Gracias al registro detallado, visualizamos la presencia constante de una forma geométrica que podría portar un simbolismo particular: el círculo rojo. Se presenta entonces un recorrido por la arquitectura que ostentó este diseño, para lograr un primer acercamiento al patrón visual que los artistas teotihuacanos alcanzaron con esta forma y al posible valor iconográfico de los círculos rojos en el discurso mural de la ciudad. Abstract: In Teotihuacan during the XIX and XX century many remains of wall paintings were recovered from the inside of houses and public buildings. The goal of this research paper is to give a brief account of the mural paintings discovered at the ancient city till the beginning of the XXI century, we have implemented a systematic registration project, which in the end will constititute one of the most complete memories of this artistic expression. Thanks to the detailed surveys, we have been able to recognize the constant presence of geometric shapes that could carry a particular symbolism: the Red Circle. There is then a tour of the architecture that held this design, whit the aim of achieving a first approach to visual pattern that Teotihuacan artists succeeded whit this form, and the possible iconographic value the red circles in the discourse mural in the city. Keywords: Teotihuacan; architecture of Teotihuacan; mural painting; red circles; solar theme. Résumé : À Teotihuacán, au cours des XIXe et XXe siècles, de nombreux vestiges de peintures murales ont été retrouvés, dont l'archivage fait partie de la mémoire archéologique de la ville. Cet ouvrage retrace brièvement l’évolution des découvertes de la peinture murale dans la période classique de la ville jusqu’a l’aube du XXIe siècle. Grâce à ce registre détaillé, nous visualisons la présence constante d’une forme géométrique pouvant porter un symbolisme particulier: le cercle rouge. Une visite guidée de l’architecture qui a mis en lumière ce dessin est présentée, a fin de réaliser une première approche du motif visuel que les artistes de Teotihuacan ont élaboré avec cette forme et de la valeur iconographique des cercles rouges dans le discours mural de la ville. Mots-clés : Teotihuacan ; architecture Teotihuacan ; peinture murale ; cercles rouges ; thème solaire.
La función de la frontera en la economía política de las plantaciones piñeras en Costa Rica / The function of borders in the political economy of Costa Rican pineapple plantations
Authors: León Araya Andrés , Montoya Tabash Valeria
Published: September 2021

Costa Rica es actualmente el mayor exportador de piña fresca en el mundo (Harvard’s Growth Lab 2020) y más de la mitad de su producción se ubica en la región fronteriza con Nicaragua. Con base en el trabajo etnográfico realizado en dos comunidades costarricenses que se localizan en dicha zona, en este artículo argumentamos que la frontera entre ambos países cumple tres funciones que la hacen fundamental para explicar tanto la expansión del cultivo como su ubicación en esta región: 1) separa los espacios de producción piñera de los espacios de reproducción social de la fuerza de trabajo; 2) vulnera a los trabajadores migrantes nicaragüenses en Costa Rica, debido a su ingreso irregular al país, y 3) dificulta la organización laboral, tanto por el alto nivel de movilidad de la fuerza de trabajo como por convertir conflictos de clase en conflictos entre naciones. Abstract: Costa Rica is the largest exporter of fresh pineapple in the world (Harvard’s Growth Lab 2020), with more than half of its production located in the border region with Nicaragua. Based on ethnographic research carried out in two Costa Rican communities located near the border, we argue in this article that the border line between both countries accomplishes three functions that are crucial to explain both the expansion of the crop and its location in this region: 1) it separates the spaces of pineapple production, of those of social reproduction of the labor force; 2) it renders migrant Nicaraguan workers in Costa Rica vulnerable, due to their irregular entry into the country; 3) it hinders labor organization, due to both the high mobility of the labor force, and by turning class struggle, into conflicts between nations.Keywords: borders; plantations; transborder labor; pineapple production; Central America. Résumé : De nos jours, le Costa Rica est le plus grand exportateur d’ananas au monde (Harvard’s Growth Lab 2020), plus de la moitié de cette production est située dans la zone frontalière avec le Nicaragua. En nous basant sur le travail ethnographique effectué dans deux communautés costariciennes de cette région frontalière, dans cet article nous démontrerons que la frontière entre les deux pays remplit trois fonctions qui la rendent incontournable ayant pour but d’expliquer, d’une part l’expansion de l’exploitation agricole et d’autre part leur localisation dans cette région : 1) elle sépare les espaces de production d’ananas comme ceux de la reproduction sociale de la force de travail ; 2) elle affaiblit les travailleurs migrants nicaraguayens au Costa Rica à cause de leur entrée irrégulière au pays, 3) elle complique l’organisation du travail en raison de la grande mobilité des ouvriers et transforme les conflits de classe en conflit entre les nations.Mots-clés : frontière ; plantations ; travail transfrontalier ; production d’ananas ; Amérique Centrale.
Presentación / Présentation
Authors: Medina Lucile , Torras Rosa
Published: September 2021

Explorar la relación entre economías extractivistas y la construcción de fronteras, tanto agrarias como políticas, fue el propósito del grupo de investigadores que plasman sus trabajos en la siguiente sección temática. Como integrantes del Laboratorio Mixto Internacional «Movilidades, Gobernanza y Recursos en la Cuenca Mesoamericana», nos planteamos interrogar de manera crítica y comparativa la dimensión territorial de las actividades extractivas con una mirada interdisciplinaria dirigida a las fronteras de la región mesoamericana. Explorer les rapports entre l’extractivisme économique et la construction des frontières, qu’elles soient agraires ou politiques : tel était l’objectif du groupe de chercheurs et de chercheuses dont nous présentons ici les travaux. En tant que membres du Laboratoire mixte international « Mobilités, Gouvernance et Ressources dans le Bassin Mésoaméricain », nous avons entrepris d’étudier les liens entre extractivisme et construction des frontières, qu’elles soient agricoles ou politiques. Nous proposons ainsi une approche critique et comparative de la dimension territoriale des activités extractives portées par une analyse interdisciplinaire des frontières de la région méso–américaine.
Mental health data: A case for the African communities in New South Wales
Authors: Apat Daniel Kwai , Digwa Wellington
Published: September 2021

This paper examines mental health policies in relation to African communities residing in New South Wales, Australia and the attitudes of African communities toward mental disorders and mental health services. Current mental health policy frameworks have shown an inadequate inclusion of African communities. This may negatively affect the design of mental health interventions and how African communities engage with mental health services. The available mental health literature on African communities showed disjointed and uncoordinated data which focuses on specific community-groups within African communities. Insufficient mental health or suicide data, combined with African community members’ perception toward mental disorders and mental health services, makes it very difficult to progress engagement and interventions. There is a need for proper and sizable data on mental health related to people of African descent in NSW and Australia wide, if positive outcomes are to be realised.
Migración de retorno y reinserción en la zona metropolitana de Monterrey
Authors: Arzaluz Solano María del Socorro , Zamora Carmona Gabriela
Published: September 2021

Objetivo: observar los efectos de las políticas federales que implementa el gobierno de Nuevo León para atender a la población que retorna de Estados Unidos. Metodología: entrevistas a los actores gubernamentales y a los no gubernamentales. Se formó un grupo de foco con migrantes que retornaron. Resultados: en Nuevo León la migración de retorno no es tema prioritario en la agenda de gobierno: las acciones en materia de empleo, capacitación y salud son insuficientes para las necesidades de esa población. Limitación: el poco acceso a las personas que retornan porque faltan registros. Valor: 1) el análisis del funcionamiento local del Fondo de Apoyo a Migrantes, 2) la ubicación de la zona metropolitana de Monterrey como el eje más importante de flujos migratorios en el noreste y 3) las propuestas de política pública para la atención a migrantes de retorno. Conclusiones: a diferencia de otras entidades, en Nuevo León no se percibe la migración como un problema público y, en consecuencia, no hay una política migratoria ni una instancia especializada para atender a la población que retorna, lo cual afecta el proceso de reinserción.
Design and Development of Online Pizza Ordering System
Authors: Abhang Shailesh Prakash
Published: September 2021

Abstract: The “Pizza Ordering System" has been developed to override the problems prevailing in the participating manual system. This software is supported to eliminate and in some cases reduce the hardships faced by the existing system. Moreover this system is designed for the particular need of the company to carry out operations in a smooth and effective manner. The application is reduced as much as possible to avoid errors while entering the data. No formal knowledge is needed for the user to use this system. The main objective of the Pizza Ordering System is to manage the details of Payments, Customer, Pizza, and Order Status. The project is totally built at administrative end and thus only the administrator is guaranteed the access. The purpose of the project is to build an application program to reduce the manual work for managing the Payments, Customer, and Online Order. It tracks all the details about the Pizza, Order Status. The purpose of Pizza Ordering System is to automate the existing manual system by the help of computerized equipment and full- fledged computer software, fulfilling their equipment, so that their valuable data/information can be stored for a longer period with easy accessing and manipulation of the same. The required software and hardware are easily available and easy to workwith. Keywords: Include at least 5 keywords or phrases
Encrypted e-Voting System using IoT
Authors: Kankara Mahidhara Reddy
Published: September 2021

Abstract: Elections make a fundamental contribution to democratic governance but a lack of trust among citizens on their electoral system is a hindrance to satisfy the legal requirements of legislators. Even the world’s largest democratic countries suffer from issues like vote rigging, election manipulation and hacking of the electronic voting machines in the current voting system. To provide data security for e-Voting systems, the advanced encryption standard (AES) algorithm has been proposed, but traditional AES gives the same ciphertext for every similar pair of key and plaintext. So, to eliminate these disadvantages, AES in Galois-counter mode (GCM) has been used to obtain different ciphertexts all the time by using Initialization Vector. The fingerprint data from each user is verified using Internet of Things (IoT) based Biometric system which also helps to avoid Plural Voting. The whole data is encrypted and stored in the cloud, and it can be decrypted by authorized personnel to obtain the final vote count. So, the proposed model will enhance transparency and maintain anonymity of the voters alongside providing an easily accessible secured voting system. Keywords: Advanced encryption standard, initialization vector, additional authenticated data, galois-counter mode, biometrics, security, ciphertext, authtag
Study on Acoustics in Buildings
Authors: Boppana Karthik
Published: September 2021

Abstract: Acoustics in buildings is that part of science in which importance has been given to the sound quality in building, which enables a proper understanding of the different factors influencing the same. Acoustics being one of the important factor which enables in reduction of transmission of noise and enable a better sound quality in the room. But however either very less or insufficient amount of work has been put in considering the scope of the subject. Some other limitations are builders either do not give priority to that aspect due to lack of information or the improper design and poor implementation. Also The Indian Standard Codes in this area are too old and need updation considering the Modern Scenario and Modern Construction Practices. So efforts have been made to consider this situation and find the best practices, recent innovations and methodologies which could help in maintaining proper Acoustics in Buildings, Halls, Auditorium's etc. And what role could a Civil Engineer play in elimination of this problem. Keywords: Acoustics, Buildings, Material Properties
Fuzzy Logic MPPT Techniques in Solar Photovoltaic System
Authors: Wakchaure Samir D.
Published: September 2021

Abstract: This paper presents the comparative analysis of most commonly used Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) techniques viz Open Circuit Voltage (OCV), Perturb and Observe (PnO) and Incremental Conductance (INC) methods that are capable of extracting maximum power from the PV generation system. The OCV technique is an indirect MPPT method that tracks the Maximum Power Point (MPP) using empirical data or mathematical expressions with numerical corrections and approximations. To operate PV panels at that point (MPP) there are many MPPT method in literature, FLC MPPT method was preferred in this study because, its rapid response to changing environmental conditions and not affecting by change of circuit parameters. The accuracy of FLC MPPT method used in this system to find MPP changes, from 94.8% to 99.4%. To charge a battery there are two traditional methods which are constant current (CC), and constant voltage (CV) methods. For fast charging with low loss constant current and voltage source is a need. One of the methods providing constant is PI control which used in this study. Keywords: FLC (Fuzzy Logic Controller), CV, CC, Simulink, MPPT
Longitudinal evaluation and treatment compliance of patients with mood disorders treated with electroconvulsive therapy
Authors: GÜMÜŞ Begüm Aygen , ERTEKİN Hülya
Published: September 2021

Introduction: The aim of this research was to evaluate the demographic characteristics, diagnosis, treatment compliance and follow-up of outpatient clinic patients who had undergone electroconvulsive therapy for the treatment of mood disorders.Methods: This retrospective study has been conducted based on inpatient and outpatient clinical records of mood disorders patients who were treated with ECT between 2015-2018 in Department of Psychiatry Faculty of Medicine in University of Onsekiz Mart, Çanakkale Turkey.Results: The distribution of study population were classified as bipolar disorder patients [50% (n=5) in manic episode, 30% (n=3) in depressive episode, and 20% (n=2) in mixed episode] and 35% (n=7) of the depressive disorder patients had depression with psychotic symptoms, 60% (n=12) had depression without psychotic symptoms, and 5% (n=1) had catatonic depression. During the evaluation for the reasons of electroconvulsive therapy, the need for rapid response was most important requirement in depression patients, and agitation excitation treatment was most important requirement in bipolar disease patients. During follow-up 55% (n=11) of the depression patients continued their outpatient visits regularly after discharge, and the mean follow-up period was 14.10 months while 70% (n=7) of the bipolar disease patients had continued their outpatient visits regularly after discharge. The mean follow-up period was 11 months.Conclusion: Electroconvulsive therapy may be an important factor that increases treatment compliance for patients with mood disorders.Keywords: bipolar disorder, depression, mood disorder, electroconvulsive therapy, treatment compliance
El despliegue del Estado en el poblamiento de la montaña del Quindío y la fundación de Santa Rosa de Cabal. 1840–1845
Authors: Molina Corrales Alonso
Published: September 2021

Se ha asumido que sucesos como el poblamiento de Montaña del Quindío y la fundación de Santa Rosa de Cabal, hacen parte de la llamada Colonización Antioqueña, espontánea y menesterosa, aunque las instituciones del Estado expiden leyes y decretos, asignan competencias, planean asentamientos y arbitran recursos del presupuesto de la Nación y de provincias como la del Cauca. El presente trabajo precisa el papel del Estado en sus niveles nacional y territorial, en el poblamiento del noriente de la provincia del Cauca entre 1840 y 1845; lustro en que se asienta el presidio del tercer distrito en Boquía para reabrir el Camino del Quindío y se funda la población que hoy conocemos como Santa Rosa de Cabal. Para esto se rastrean diversas caracterizaciones sobre la frontera y la colonización, se hace un gran balance historiográfico relacionado con las anteriores categorías y los sucesos objeto de estudio y se revisa la normatividad de entonces, para luego contrastar con los contenidos de fuentes ...
COPD is associated with increased pro-inflammatory CD28null CD8 T and NKT-like cells in the small airways
Authors: al Greg Hodge et
Published: September 2021

We previously showed increased steroid resistant CD28null CD8+ senescent
lymphocyte subsets in peripheral blood from COPD patients. These cells
expressed decreased levels of the glucocorticoid receptor (GCR),
suggesting their contribution to the steroid resistant property of these
cells. COPD is a disease of the small airways. We therefore hypothesized
that there would be a further increase in these steroid resistant
lymphocytes in the lung, particularly in the small airways. We further
hypothesized that the pro-inflammatory/cytotoxic potential of these
cells could be negated using prednisolone with low-dose cyclosporin A.

Blood, bronchoalveolar lavage, large proximal and small distal airway
brushings were collected from 11 COPD patients and 10 healthy
aged-matched controls. The cytotoxic mediator granzyme b,
pro-inflammatory cytokines IFNγ/TNFα, and GCR were determined in
lymphocytes subsets before and after their exposure to 1µM prednisolone
and/or 2.5ng/mL cyclosporin A.

Particularly in the small airways, COPD subjects showed an increased
percentage of CD28null CD8 T-cells and NKT-like cells, with increased
expression of granzyme b, IFNγ and TNFα and a loss of GCR, compared with
controls. Significant negative correlations between small airway GCR
expression and IFNγ/TNFα production by T and NKT-like cells (eg, T-cell
IFNγ R= -.834, p=.031) and with FEV (R= -890) were
shown. Cyclosporine A and prednisolone synergistically increased GCR
expression and inhibited pro-inflammatory cytokine production by
CD28null CD8- T and NKT-like cells.

COPD is associated with increased pro-inflammatory CD28null CD8+ T and
NKT-like cells in the small airways. Treatments that increase GCR in
these lymphocyte subsets may improve morbidity in COPD patients.
IL-36γ in Enthesitis related Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and its association with disease activity.
Authors: al. Sanjukta Majumder et
Published: September 2021

IL-36 has been implicated in the pathogenesis of spondyloarthropathies
(SpA) like psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease. Enthesitis related
arthritis (ERA) category of juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a form of
juvenile SpA, however no data is available on the role of IL-36 in this
disease. IL-36α, β, γ and IL-36R mRNA expression in blood and synovial
fluid mononuclear cells and IL-36α, γ, IL-36Ra, IL-6 and IL-17 levels
were measured in serum and synovial fluid (SF). IL-36γ production by
fibroblast like synoviocytes (FLS) by pro-inflammatory cytokines and its
effect on FLS was also studied.mRNA levels of IL-36α, IL-36γ and IL-36R
were increased in PBMCs of ERA patients as compared to healthy controls
however only IL-36γ was measurable in serum of one third of patients. In
SFMCs, all 4 mRNA were detectable but were lower than RA patients. SF
IL-36γ levels correlated with disease activity score (r=0.51,
p< 0.0001), SF IL-6 (r=0.4,p= 0.0063) and IL-17 levels
(r=0.57,p=0.0018). Pro-inflammatory cytokines increased expression of
IL-36γ and IL-6 in FLS cultures. SFs from 5 ERA patients also increased
expressions of IL-36γ and IL-6 in FLS which could be blocked by using
IL-36Ra.This suggests that pro-inflammatory cytokines aid in
upregulation of IL-36γ which in turn upregulates expression of IL-6.
This might lead to a positive feedback loop of inflammation in ERA.
Association of SF levels of IL-36γ with disease activity further
supports this possibility. IL-36Ra based therapy may have a role in ERA.
Pruritus in Keloid Scars: Mechanisms and Treatments
Authors: Hawash Ahmed A. , Ingrasci Giuseppe , Nouri Keyvan , Yosipovitch Gil
Published: September 2021

Keloids are scars that extend beyond the margins of an insulting cutaneous injury. Keloids are often thought to be primarily a cosmetic issue, as they are typically quite raised and pigmented. However, these scars also present with functional symptoms of pruritus and pain that significantly impact quality of life. The symptom of pruritus is frequently overlooked by dermatologists, and treatments are often primarily focused on the gross appearance of the scar. This review describes the prevalence and importance of pruritus in keloids. In addition, the putative mechanisms underlying the development of keloid pruritus, which include neuronal and immunological mechanisms, are discussed. Furthermore, this review describes keloid treatments that have been shown to reduce pruritus, treatments that specifically target the itch, and emerging therapies.
Krigen mot terror – et vanskelig bindemiddel mellom Russland og USA
Authors: Wilhelmsen Julie
Published: September 2021

I kjølvannet av terrorangrepene 11. september utviklet det seg et partnerskap mellom USA og Putins Russland. I dag synes det selvfølgelig at partnerskapet ikke ville vare. Men hvorfor sprakk det egentlig? Russland forkaster partnerskapet fordi det ikke møter Kremls forventninger om gjensidighet. Dessuten har Russland en helt annen oppfatning av hva årsakene til internasjonal terrorisme er og hvordan krigen mot terror skal utkjempes. Russlands gjenreisning under Putin er en underliggende faktor og innebærer at terrortrusselen etter hvert underordnes den mer tradisjonelle frykten for amerikansk militærmakt og dominans. Selv om en felles kamp mot terror stadig foreslås som bindemiddel for dårlige relasjoner, kan det neppe fungere som det i dagens nye kalde krig.
Abstract in English:The Unsustainable Russia-US Partnership in the War on TerrorRussia and the USA forged a strategic partnership following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Today it seems obvious that such a partnership would not last. But why did it break? The article argues that the Kremlin leaves the partnership because its expectations of mutuality were not met. Russia also fundamentally disagreed with the USA on the sources of international terrorism and how best to conduct GWOT. Russia’s revival under Putin’s leadership is an underlying cause and implies that the terrorist threat is overshadowed be the traditional fear of NATO and US dominance. Albeit still figuring among the issue-areas suggested for US-Russian collaboration, the common fight against international terrorism will not function as a vehicle for rapprochement in the current cold war climate.
ANÁLISE DO PERFIL DOS DISCENTES DO CURSO TÉCNICO SUBSEQUENTE EM EVENTOS DO IFPR - CAMPUS CWB: REFLEXÕES E PROPOSIÇÕES
Authors: Aquino Mayna de , Moretto da Silva Cássia Cristina , Aurelio Visintin Marco , Vianna Martins Luiz Ailil
Published: September 2021

A Educação Profissional se transformou estabelecendo-se como principal instrumento formativo, suprindo de capital humano qualificado demandas de mercados. No Brasil, o ensino técnico subsequente ao médio vislumbrou oportunidade nas Redes Federais de preparar profissionais às áreas de mercado sindicalizadas. Do reconhecimento das demandas de mercado à adequação de cursos e currículos, em IF’s do país, percebeu-se que há pouca correlação entre a realidade e expectativa dos profissionais, quando da inserção no mundo do trabalho. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar o Curso Técnico Subsequente em Eventos do Instituto Federal do Paraná - Campus Curitiba para compreender as realidades sociodemográficas, habilidades e expectativas de seus discentes em relação ao curso e, assim, relacionar sua oferta a demanda na adequação das expectativas à realidade. Com metodologia constituída de pesquisa qualitativa-quantitativa obteve-se resultados capazes de propor adequações curriculares nas abordagens disciplinares do Projeto Pedagógico do Curso e, identificar desdobramentos para novas propostas formativas.
FORMAÇÃO DO/A PROFESSOR/A DOS ANOS INICIAIS DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL FRENTE À SUPERAÇÃO DAS DIFICULDADES EM MATEMÁTICA
Authors: Silva Meneguete Hemilyn da , Hernandes Turke Nathália , Meneghello Passos Marinez
Published: September 2021

Esta pesquisa partiu das questões norteadoras: Quais as dificuldades encontradas por docentes dos anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental frente à disciplina de matemática? De que maneira estas dificuldades podem ser superadas? Assim, teve como objetivoidentificar as dificuldades encontradas por professores/as dos anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental frente à disciplina de matemática, destacando de que modo foram superadas. Os dados foram coletados a partir da aplicação de um questionário para 07 docentes atuantes nos anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental, e analisados à luz da Análise de Conteúdo. Emergiram 03 categorias: (C1) Relatos das vivências pessoais em relação à disciplina de matemática; (C2) Superação das dificuldades em matemática; (C3) Sugestões acadêmicas para a formação docente. A partir dos resultados encontrados, verificou-se que a formação continuada, a troca de experiências e a disponibilidade de materiais que abordam os conteúdos matemáticos são fatores que afetaram diretamente a superação das dificuldades com a disciplina.
O IDEB E A QUALIDADE DA EDUCAÇÃO: UMA PERCEPÇÃO DAS EQUIPES GESTORAS NO MUNICÍPIO DE SANTO ANTÔNIO DO MONTE- MG
Authors: Oliveira de Souza Jéssica , Vieira de Sá Renato , Lorrayne do Nascimento Dandara
Published: September 2021

O estudo buscou discutir o papel do Índice de Desenvolvimento da Educação Básica (IDEB) na qualidade da educação no município de Santo Antônio do Monte- MG e teve como objetivo principal levantar evidências quantitativas e qualitativas para investigar as percepções das equipes gestoras das escolas estaduais da rede pública em relação ao IDEB nos Anos Finais do Ensino Fundamental e a qualidade da educação. A metodologia consistiu em uma análise quantitativa de dados do IDEB, desde a sua criação até os dias atuais nas três escolas. Posteriormente, foi realizada uma entrevista estruturada com os gestores, discutindo suas percepções a partir da literatura. Os resultados evidenciaram que a qualidade da educação não pode apenas ser mensurada pelo IDEB, e que outras variáveis deveriam ser consideradas para que os resultados fossem mais fidedignos.
ENSINO DE CIÊNCIAS E BIOLOGIA EM ESPAÇOS NÃO FORMAIS: DESAFIOS E PERSPECTIVAS NA EDUCAÇÃO DO AMAZONAS
Authors: Lopes de Souza Luciane , Sampaio Freitas Silvia Regina
Published: September 2021

A incorporação dos espaços não formais nos currículos de Ciências e de Biologia é preconizada, tanto no Parâmetro Nacional Curricular quanto na Base Nacional Comum Curricular, como requisito para promoção da educação científica. Nesse contexto, o presente trabalho visou identificar as motivações e os principais obstáculos enfrentados por professores amazonenses ao promoverem aulas em ambientes não formais. A pesquisa foi realizada com a aplicação de formulário eletrônico exclusivo para professores que atuam no ensino básico no estado do Amazonas. Os dados foram analisados através de testes estatísticos descritivos, e os resultados indicaram que 55,2% dos docentes amazonenses utilizam regularmente os espaços não formais para o desenvolvimento prático de temas transversais. Entretanto, 44,8% dos professores entrevistados relataram desafios intransponíveis, como carência de espaços não formais e ausência de apoio da gestão para a realização de atividades extraclasse. Os resultados revelaram que a prática docente em ambientes extraclasse não está consolidada no Amazonas.
Sapindus emarginatus extract embedded with gold nanoparticles: An antiproliferative agent against MCF7 breast cancer cell line
Authors: Kumar S Vignesh , Kavimani V
Published: September 2021

There are numerous studies reported on the usage of the sapindus emarginatus (SE) fruit in cancer and other treatments in the past few years. In this study, crude SE fruit extract was prepared and it was further used to synthesis gold nanoparticles (Au Nps). The synthesized Au Nps were left embedded in the SE fruit extract. The Au Nps embedded in the SE fruit extract (SE-Au Nps) were characterized using UV-Visiable Spectroscopy, Centrifugal Particle Size analyzer (CPS), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). MTT assay was carried out for both SE fruit extract and SE-Au Nps on MCF7 breast cancer cell line and thus compared. The UV-Visible Absorbance for the SE-Au Nps was obtained at 543 nm. The centrifugal particle size analysis of the Au Nps embedded in SE fruit extract showed the size of the nanoparticles to be widely varying with higher fraction of particles between the size ranges of 15 to 20 nm. The morphology of the Au Nps embedded in SE fruit extract was observed using SEM. The presence of Au Nps in SE fruit extract was confirmed using FTIR. The results of the MTT assay on MCF7 breast cancer cell line proved that the % cell viability was less for SE-Au Nps than that of the SE fruit extract alone. Thus, the antiproliferative activity of the SE fruit extract was significantly enhanced by embedding it with Au Nps and it can be effectively used in therapeutic applications after further studies.
Tradíció és fenntarthatóság, szakralitás és gazdálkodás: Admont és Tihany Bencés apátsága a fenntartható területfejlesztés tükrében
Authors: Dömötör Mihály
Published: September 2021

A helyi gazdaságfejlesztés, mint a fenntartható gazdálkodás egyik megnyilvánulási formája, valamint egy bencés apátság közötti kapcsolat vizsgálata első szemlevételezésre irreleváns témának tűnhet, azonban, ha alaposabban megvizsgáljuk a kérdést, már láthatjuk az összefüggések erőteljes meglétét, a fontos kapcsolódási pontokat. Egy bencés apátság felépítéséből és működéséből következően összetett intézmény, mely amellett, hogy fontos kulturális – szakrális központként funkcionál, gazdálkodása révén katalizátorként tud jelen lenni szűkebb régiója társadalmi – gazdasági életében is. Évszázadok alatt fejlődött az a gazdálkodási és kormányzási rendszer, mely mai napig meghatározza ezen ősi intézmények életét, és így a felhalmozott tudás és tapasztalat a jelenkor számára is pozitív gazdálkodási példákkal, jó fejlesztési gyakorlatokkal szolgálhat. A hosszú távú történelmükből fakadó évszázados beágyazódottságuk lehetővé teszi számukra, hogy térségük társadalmi – gazdasági mechanizmusaiban komplex módon részt vegyenek. Az iménti tanulmányban két konkrét példán – az admonti és a tihanyi bencés apátság – vizsgálom egy bencés apátság gazdálkodását, annak fenntarthatósági paramétereit, valamint térségi, társadalmi – gazdasági hatásait. Két, eltérő történelmi fejlődésű és politikai környezetben működő, de korát és alapvető működési mechanizmusait tekintve sok hasonlóságot mutató apátság jó példaként szolgálhat azok térségfejlesztő tevékenységének bemutatására, elemzésére. Milyen helyi gazdaságfejlesztési eszközökkel és programokkal rendelkezik a két vizsgált apátság? Ezek miként hatnak településükön és szűkebb régiójukban? Milyen mértékben veszik figyelembe a fenntarthatósági és környezeti paramétereket? A gazdasági tevékenység miként hat a helyi társadalom, a helyi közösségek mindennapjaira, emeli-e az adott térség életszínvonalát, hozzá járul-e a közjó növekedéséhez? E kérdések mentén, két konkrét példán mutatom be a bencés apátságok lehetséges térségi társadalmi – gazdasági hatásait.
A banki szabályozói követelmények szigorításának hatása az Európai Unió bankszektorának jövedelmezőségére és a nemteljesítő hitelek arányára
Authors: Kenesey Zsófia , Pataki László , Tóth Róbert
Published: September 2021

A bankrendszerek stabilitása minden nemzetgazdaság számára alapvetően fontos követelmény. A bankrendszerben fellépő instabilitás és a nyomukban járó esetleges bankcsődök fertőzési láncon keresztül az egész gazdaság működésére veszélyt jelentenek. A 2008-2009-es válság is rávilágított a bankrendszerek sérülékenységére, s kiváltotta annak igényét, hogy a korábbiaknál is szigorúbb tőke- és likviditási előírások vonatkozzanak a bankokra. A szabályok szigorítása a „túlszabályozottság” veszélyét is magában hordozhatja, ami már a pénzintézetek jövedelmezőségét is ronthatja. A tanulmány a 2008 és 2019 közötti időtávon vizsgálja az Európai Unió és hazánk bankrendszerének jövedelmezőségében végbement változásokat, valamint azt, hogy a szigorodó előírások milyen hatással voltak a nemteljesítő hitelek arányára.
Adaptación de las escalas “Tenacious Goal Pursuit and Flexible Goal Adjustment” y “Goal Disengagement and Goal Reengagement”
Authors: Soubrier Esther , Esteve Rosa , Ramírez-Maestre Carmen
Published: September 2021

El objetivo de este estudio es realizar la adaptación y validación al castellano de las escalas “Tenacious Goal Pursuit and Flexible Goal Adjustment” y “Goal Disengagement and Goal Reengagement”. La muestra se compone de 681 estudiantes de la Facultad de Psicología de Málaga. El análisis factorial exploratorio muestra el mismo número de factores a seleccionar que las escalas originales, ratificado mediante análisis factorial confirmatorio. El alfa de Cronbach, la fiabilidad test-retest y las correlaciones entre escalas también son similares a las de los instrumentos originales. Se estudia la validez de criterio mediante correlaciones con medidas de afecto positivo y negativo y bienestar, con una muestra diferente de 201 estudiantes. Por todo ello, y a pesar de la limitación de que la muestra esté compuesta únicamente por universitarios, se considera si bien la adaptación muestra propiedades psicométricas aceptables, se debe seguir trabajando en su mejora.
Análisis del Test de Detección del Cuidador Quemado con el Modelo de Rasch
Authors: Monreal Bartolomé Alicia , Prieto Adánez Gerardo
Published: September 2021

El Screen for Caregiver Burden (SCB) es un test de detección del cuidador quemado, diseñado para evaluar a cuidadores de personas mayores con deterioro. En el presente estudio se evaluaron las propiedades psicométricas de la versión en castellano del SCB mediante el modelo de Rasch y se comparó su eficacia discriminativa con la Escala de Sobrecarga del Cuidador de Zarit (ZCBS). La prueba se aplicó a 102 participantes, 77 de los cuales eran cuidadores principales de sujetos con demencia. Los resultados indicaron que el funcionamiento de las cinco categorías de respuesta no era óptimo. Nuestro re-análisis de los datos mostró que un sistema de tres categorías de respuesta es más apropiado y permite obtener medidas con adecuadas propiedades psicométricas. Asimismo, en comparación con el ZCBS, los ítems del SCB permiten identificar un conjunto más amplio de síntomas de sobrecarga.
Beneficios psicológicos de un programa proactivo de ejercicio físico para personas mayores
Authors: Silva Piñeiro Roberto , Mayán Santos José Manuel
Published: September 2021

Los beneficios de la actividad física han sido ampliamente abordados en multitud de estudios con personas mayores. Sin embargo, los modelos de actividad física seguidos no siempre han tenido en cuenta las roles de participación activa, estando por lo general más influidos por metodologías directivas y propuestas de entrenamiento de la carga física, que ofrecen mayor control de grupo y menor esfuerzo organizativo. El objetivo principal de este trabajo fue comparar dos programas de ejercicio físico para personas mayores, y a continuación poder determinar el alcance sobre el ánimo, la autoestima, y el disfrute con la actividad física. Participaron 72 mujeres entre 55-70 años (M=64.10; DT=9.40), de los municipios gallegos de Arousa-Norte. Los resultados principales indicaron que los participantes en los programas de ejercicio físico supervisado recogen beneficios psicológicos, diferentes en función del tipo de programa. No se debe hablar de un único modelo de práctica física en edad adulta, porque el rol del participante y la forma de interactuar tienen importante efecto sobre la salud, con utilidad para la vida cotidiana. Por tanto, es necesario seguir desarrollando nuevas propuestas, a la vez utilitarias y pedagógicas, combinando bajo el denominador común motriz, lo físico, lo mental, y lo social.
Más allá de la cultura: validación de un modelo multidimensional de autoconcepto en adolescentes argentinos
Authors: Calero Alejandra Daniela , Molina María Fernanda
Published: September 2021

El autoconcepto y autoestima mostraron ser constructos centrales para explicar el desarrollo adolescente. Uno de los modelos más reconocidos sobre este tema plantea un modelo para esta etapa del desarrollo, compuesto por ocho dominios específicos de autoconcepto y un dominio con un nivel mayor de abstracción que representa la autoestima general. Este modelo teórico se operacionalizó con el Perfil de Autopercepción para Adolescentes (SPPA). El objetivo de este estudio fue contrastar estadísticamente la estructura teórica del SPPA en población adolescente de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina (C.A.B.A./AR). Se administró el SPPA a 467 adolescentes concurrentes a escuelas de educación media de la C.A.B.A./AR. Para confirmar la estructura teórica propuesta se sometieron los datos a un análisis factorial confirmatorio, poniendo a prueba dos modelos alternativos para los dominios del autoconcepto y uno para la autoestima. Los resultados hallados permiten afirmar que se confirma la estructura teórica propuesta en la población adolescente de la C.A.B.A/A.R.
Estudio piloto de la validez convergente de la adaptación española del Denison Organizational Culture Survey
Authors: Zaderey Oleh , Bonavia Tomas
Published: September 2021

El (DOCS, Cuestionario de Cultura Organizacional de Denison) es uno de los instrumentos más utilizados en el análisis de la cultura organizacional. El objetivo de este artículo es analizar la validez convergente de la versión en español del DOCS. Para ello hemos empleado otro instrumento de gran relevancia y utilización en el campo de la psicología de las organizaciones, el Organizational Culture Inventory (OCI, Inventario de Cultura Organizacional) de Cooke y Lafferty. Hemos evaluado la validez convergente de estos cuestionarios por medio de correlaciones de Pearson, utilizando una muestra de 344 miembros de una universidad española pertenecientes a diferentes equipos de investigación. Los resultados apuntan que el cuestionario de Denison se ajusta de manera muy pobre a una de las dimensiones del segundo instrumento, la Cultura agresiva-defensiva. En cambio, las altas correlaciones entre las dimensiones del DOCS con la dimensión de Cultura constructiva del OCI señalan que es muy probable que el equivalente conceptual y psicométrico entre ambos cuestionarios se encuentre en esta dimensión principalmente, lo que nos conduce a considerar que el DOCS es un instrumento especializado en la evaluación de organizaciones con una cultura constructiva.
Impulsividad y búsqueda de sensaciones: factores asociados a síntomas de anorexia y bulimia nerviosas en estudiantes de secundaria
Authors: Castro-Zamudio Serafina , Castro-Barea Josefina
Published: September 2021

El presente estudio examina la impulsividad y la búsqueda de sensaciones como posibles factores asociados a actitudes y comportamientos característicos de la anorexia y bulimia nerviosas en estudiantes de ambos sexos, entre 12 y 20 años de edad. El diseño se corresponde con un estudio observacional analítico de casos y controles, donde los casos corresponden al grupo de sujetos sintomáticos (han superado el punto de corte propuesto por los autores en los distintos instrumentos de evaluación) y los controles al grupo asintomático (no han superado el punto de corte). La muestra estaba constituida por 300 estudiantes de la provincia de Málaga (España), 136 varones (45.33%) y 164 muje-res (54.66%), que respondieron de manera voluntaria, anónima y bajo el consentimiento de los padres a los siguientes cuestionarios y escalas: Eating Disorder Inventory (EDI-II), Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26), Bulimia Test Revised (BULIT-R), Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS-11) y Sensation Seeking Scale (SSS-V). Los resultados constatan una correlación positiva entre la impulsividad y sintomatología asociada con la conducta alimentaria alterada, anorexia y bulimia nerviosas. En la variable búsqueda de sensaciones dicha correlación sólo es positiva cuando se estudia con sintomatología bulímica. En resumen, impulsividad y búsqueda de sensaciones parecen ser variables estrechamente relacionadas con los TCA y, por tanto, deberían ser incluidas en programas de estilos de vida saludables, ya que po-drían contribuir a disminuir y/o prevenir el incremento de los TCA en población adolescente.