bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Documentação audiovisual na ciência da informação e ciências da comunicação
Authors: Souza José Jullian
Published: January 2021

Introdução: Propõe identificar produções científicas brasileiras sobre documentação audiovisual, visualizada como um campo pouco explorado cientificamente, quando comparado a outros campos e abordagens documentais na Ciência da Informação e Ciências da Comunicação. Estas se apresentam como áreas que dialogam acerca do documento audiovisual, assim, a pesquisa estabelece uma visão da temática em paralelo nestas duas áreas do conhecimento tendo como objetivo central identificar as produções existentes acerca da temática da documentação. Quanto aos objetivos basilares: a) coletar a produção científica a partir de: artigo de anais, artigo de periódico, dissertação e tese e b) analisar a datificação e a área de concentração das produções científicas identificadas. Método: Os procedimentos metodológicos são construídos a partir da abordagem quanti-qualitativa, uso da estratégia de pesquisa exploratória-descritiva para a avaliação e aprofundamento diante das informações disponíveis na tentativa de explicar o contexto do fenômeno, tendo como recorte de análise entre 1984 a 2019. Resultados: A produção científica sobre a documentação audiovisual no Brasil, dentro do recorte desta pesquisa, aponta, inicialmente, para uma produção rasa e incipiente, com poucas discussões e um aprofundamento do corpus teórico-pragmático nos últimos anos. Conclusão: A pesquisa contribui para uma visualização dos estudos sobre documentação audiovisual, a partir do caráter quantitativo e qualitativo, demonstrando os percalços e os avanços das abordagens sobre a temática em questão em pesquisas na área da informação e comunicação. Além de apontar a necessidade da construção de espaços científicos para ampliar a discussão e produção sobre os documentos audiovisuais.
A produção científica por unidade federativa brasileira em ciências agrárias na Scopus: uma análise bibliométrica
Authors: Irizaga Karen Ribeiro de Freitas , Vanz Samile Andrea de Souza
Published: January 2021

Introdução: Estudo descritivo sobre a produção científica brasileira em ciências agrárias com base nos artigos científicos indexados na Scopus entre 2008-2017. Métodos: Utiliza indicadores bibliométricos de produção, e os softwares usados são BibExcel e Excel para visualizar características da área. O corpus é composto por 109.084 artigos científicos brasileiros indexados pela Scopus. Resultados: A pesquisa constatou que o crescimento da produção científica em ciências agrárias não é constante nos estados brasileiros e, ao examinar o perfil de publicação por estado federativo brasileiro, verificou-se que os estados investigados apresentaram preferência de publicação em periódicos nacionais. Essa constatação reitera os estudos anteriores e, deste modo, pôde-se dizer que é uma tendência de publicação nas ciências agrárias. Também se constatou que alguns estados, como Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Paraná, São Paulo e Ceará demonstram certa regionalidade no perfil de divulgação de sua produção científica, priorizando revistas locais para divulgar os resultados de suas pesquisas. Conclusão: Os resultados do estudo demonstram a heterogeneidade da distribuição da produção cientifica brasileira em ciências agrárias, destacando cada estado brasileiro.
Development and application of prescription review rules of rational drug use software in Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to School of Medicine，Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Authors:   Department of Pharmacy,Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to School of Medicine,Shanghai Jiao Tong University, SHU Yang , GUO Xiaowen , GAO Ying , YANG Yi
Published: January 2021

Objective： To introduce the development method of prescription review rules of rational drug use software in Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to School of Medicine，Shanghai Jiao Tong University.Methods： Before the launch of rational drug use software，pharmacists reviewed the prescriptions from each clinical department from August 2017 to October 2017 by software.Through comparison of the differences between software review and manual review，the prescription review rules were developed and modified.With the comprehensive application of rational drug use software from April 2018，the Pharmacy Department established the maintenance procedures for routine prescription review rules and assessment method for the performance of prescription review pharmacists，so that continuous improvement of prescription review rules could be ensured from the aspects of procedures and systems.Results： The rate of prescription rationality of the hospital increased from about 77% before the application of the rational drug use software to about 97% after its application.In addition，the application of the rational drug use software in the outpatient and inpatient promoted the compliance of off-label drug use behavior in the hospital.Conclusion： Proper placement and continuous optimization of the prescription review rules could help pharmacists to review prescriptions accurately and improve the level of rational medication in the hospital.
Establishment and application of intelligent pre-review platform of Chinese drug pieces prescriptions
Authors:   Department of Pharmacy,Yangpu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, WANG Zhihui , JI Min , WAN Jin , WANG Bei , WANG Fei , SUN Zihang
Published: January 2021

Objective： To realize pre-review of Chinese drug pieces prescriptions and improve the accuracy and efficiency of prescription review，so as to ensure the rationality of Chinese drug pieces prescriptions.Methods： The Chinese drug clinical prescription review system was developed，the pre-review rules and database of Chinese drug pieces prescriptions were established，and finally the smart pre-review of Chinese drug pieces prescriptions was realized.Results： The Chinese drug clinical prescription review system made the prescriptions review standards unified，fast and accurate.100% pre-review of Chinese drug pieces prescriptions was realized，and the rationality and standardization of Chinese drug pieces prescriptions obviously improved.Finally，the Chinese drug pieces clinical prescription pre-review system obtained the copyright of national computer software（No.2019SR0757904）.Conclusion： The Chinese drug clinical prescription pre-review system has realized the intelligent pre-review of Chinese drug pieces prescriptions，with good practicability.For this reason，it is worth further popularization.
Simultaneous determination of five pesticides residues in Anoectochilus roxburghii by HPLC-MS/MS method
Authors:   Department of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica,Fujian Vocational College of Bioengineering, WU Liqun , LUO Mingke , HE Wensheng , CHEN Wenting
Published: January 2021

Objective： To establish a HPLC-MS/MS method for simultaneous determination of five pesticides residues including tebuconazole，metalaxyl-M，thiophanate-methyl，oxytetracycline and abamectin in Anoectochilus roxburghii.Methods： The samples were extracted by acetonitrile solution and purified by QuEChERS method.Separation was performed on Agilent Eclipse Plus C18 column（50 mm×2.1 mm，1.8 μm） with the mobile phase consisting of 0.1% formic acid（A） and acetonitrile（B） by gradient elution（0-1.0 min，90% A；1.0-3.0 min，90%-70% A;3.0-5.0 min，70%-30% A;5.0-8.0 min，30%-10% A;8.0-14.0 min，10% A;14.0-15.0 min，10%-90% A;15.0-17.0 min，90% A）.Detection was performed on a triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometry with electrospray ionization source operating in positive ion mode under multiple reaction monitoring（MRM） mode.Results： The calibration curves of five pesticides showed good linearity coefficients（r>0.99）.The average recoveries ranged from 72.7% to 94.9%（n=6），and the relative standard derivations（RSDs） were within 1.8%-10.3%（n=6）.The detection limits of tebuconazole，metalaxyl-M，thiophanate-methyl，oxytetracycline and abamectin were 0.6，0.2，0.3，0.2，5.0 μg/kg，and the quantitation limits of 5 pesticides were 2.0，0.5，1.0，0.6 and 10.0 μg/kg respectively.Conclusion： The established method was proved to be sensitive，simple and reliable，and could be applied for the determination of these five pesticides in Anoectochilus roxburghii and quality control in the planting process.
Study on the pharmacodynamics of wound repair ointment in promoting wound healing in rats
Authors:   Department of Pharmacy,Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital Affiliated to School of Medicine,Shanghai Jiao Tong University, YANG Meng , CHEN Minyan , WANG Rong , HAN Lu , YUAN Yongfang
Published: January 2021

Objective： To study pharmacodynamics of the wound repair ointment in promoting wound healing in rats.Methods： Healthy SD rats were selected to establish general wound model and burn and scald wound model.After cleaning，drugs were administrated，wound surfaces were covered with sterile gauze，fixed with medical tape，and dressing changed daily until all wounds healed.Then，healing time and healing rate were investigated.Evaluations on the wound surface healing of the affected sites were made in accordance with the inflammatory exudate，granulation tissue regeneration and epithelial regeneration.Histopathological changes of the wound surfaces were observed by hematoxylin-eosin（HE） staining.Results： The wound repair ointment could shorten the time required for wound healing and wound scabbing，reduce wound size，and alleviate skin scar hyperplasia.Conclusion： The wound repair ointment has obvious effect on the promotion of wound healing.
Construction of a platform for the transformation from general pharmacists to information pharmacists using the quality control circle
Authors:   Department of Pharmacy，General Hospital of Southern Theater Command, PENG Haiying , SHI Ruoxi , LIN Hongju , WU Xinrong , QIN Bai
Published: January 2021

Objective： To explore and construct a platform for the transformation from general pharmacists to information pharmacists using quality control circle（QCC） activities.Methods： The QCC activities were applied to the whole training process of information pharmacists.Training started through the approach of having the pharmacists learn programming sentences，and program writing was finally completed after continuous exploration.Results： Through QCC activities，3 information pharmacists were initially trained，the writing of 2 programs were completed and a set of standard training profiles was summarized.Conclusion： The QCC activities could be used for pharmacy management and personnel training.It is particularly the case when more difficult targets are set for the work.Compared with the general team，the team implementing the QCC is more resolute and clearer in work goals and more liable to complete the project.
Dynamic Analysis for Measuring the Impact of Remittance Inflows on Inflation: Evidence From Georgia
Authors: Dilanchiev Azer , Aghayev Aligul , Rahman Md. Hasanur , Ferdaus Jannatul , Baghirli Araz
Published: January 2021

Remittance plays a critical role for small economies like Georgia as an unusual means of financing. In policy-making decisions, an understanding of the essence of the relationship between the amount of money exchanged and inflation is important. The paper studies the impact of remittance inflows, using quarterly data spanning a period (2000-2018), on the inflation rate in Georgia. The paper revealed that all independent variables have an effect on the long-run inflation rate; long-run inflation is positively associated with the leading explanatory variable remittance, and no relation is found in the short-run between remittance and inflation. The paper found that inflation's adjustment level to its equilibrium is 12% annually.
Analysis of Macroeconomic Determinants of Peruvian Gold Export Value in the Period 2003-2019
Authors: Tovar Jaco Carlos Alberto , Mucha Alhuay Madeleyne Karol , Venegas Rodriguez Pedro Bernabe , Santillan Zapata Nivardo Alonzo , Deza Quispe Jimmy Alberth
Published: January 2021

The current research examined the macroeconomic determinants of Peruvian gold exports in the period 2003-2019 as well as their relative importance. Regressors employed were inflation, exchange rate, international rate, interest rate and Swiss gross domestic product. Ordinary Least Square along with decomposition and standardized coefficients were employed. The research found positive effects of inflation and international gold price on the dependent variable; while, Swiss gross domestic product was found to have a negative effect to Peruvian gold export. By the usage of  decomposition and standardized coefficients it was found that international gold price is the most relevant regressor when explaining Peruvian gold export values.
Financial Behavior of Family Businesses: A Bibliometric and Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Quiddi Oumaima , Habba Badr
Published: January 2021

The aim of this paper is to identify some holistic insights and to assess the evolution of the “financial behavior of family businesses” as a field of research. Authors performed an objective, and comprehensive analysis using a bibliometric and systematic review. Thus, three major databases (Scopus, Web of Science, and EBSCO host) were queried and 256 retrieved publications were analyzed. Findings showed an increasing dynamic of the number of publications from 1990 to 2020. The text mining of retrieved publications enables a thematic analysis of the intellectual streams and key concepts underpinning financial policies within family businesses. From a managerial perspective, a review of literature on financial behavior can help raise awareness among family members, managers, and policymakers about family business’ peculiarities that make the financial decisions complex. Finally, this paper reveals trends but also some knowledge gaps to consider in future research about the study of financial decisions within the context of family businesses.
Estimating the Translog Cost Function for the Telecommunications Sector in Saudi Arabia: The Case of Saudi Telecom Company: An Empirical Study
Authors: Bagadeem Salim
Published: January 2021

The objective of this research paper is to estimate a translog cost function for the Saudi Arabian telecommunications sector. Telecommunications sector is one of the rapidly growing sectors during the past decade nationwide. A Saudi Telecom Company (STC) data set has been used, as STC has the largest share of the telecommunications sector in Saudi Arabia. Three input cost factors have been considered: marketing and sales, capital and other expenditures. The outputs were total revenue and number of subscribers. The estimation results show that marketing and sales costs are the most important productive components and that capital costs come next. The demand price elasticity values suggest that capital is the most important factor in terms of price sensitivity, which underlines the importance of capital and technology supplies as a necessary component, primarily for the telecommunications sector. From the findings, the telecom sector today relies on advanced technology that incurs high cost. Searching for appropriate funding mechanisms is logical and even necessary for sophisticated technologies and increasing costs. Upgrading marketing techniques, supporting customer services programmes and developing training programmes would yield excellent outcomes and enhance performance. The estimation results end with checking the existence economics of scale, and it has been found that the industry has increasing returns to scale. Therefore, it would be highly recommended to expand the services offered by the telecommunications sector.
Remuneration, Personnel Expenses and Third Party Expenses in Times of Covid-19 in the Financial Sector
Authors: Arcos-Leon Anderson , Colqui-Estrella Margaret Diana , Sugasti-Arivilca Anny Paula , Vicente-Ramos Wagner Enoc
Published: January 2021

The objective of this research was to determine the statistically significant differences between the semiannual percentages of salaries, personnel expenses and third party expenses of the Peruvian financial sector during the “COVID-19” pandemic. The percentage of administrative expenses of 46 financial entities in Peru was analyzed, and in what proportion they invested in favor of their collaborators; As a result, in terms of remuneration, the Municipal Savings Banks invested in a greater proportion (50.69%), regarding personnel expenses, the Municipal Savings Banks stand out with 16.8%, and in terms of third-party payments, the financial entity that invested the most was Edpymes with 42.30%. Likewise, through the Kruskal Wallis test it was obtained that there are no statistically significant differences in remuneration, payment of personnel and payment to third parties among financial entities in Peru (p value> 0.05). It is concluded that the semester percentage variation in time of COVID-19 with respect to the first semester 2019 has had a minimal change (+ 1.20%. In salaries, -1.6% in personnel payments and -0.05% in third party expenses).
Is Risk Based Capital Ratio a True Measure of the Soundness of Banks? Evidence From India
Authors: Navas J. , Dhanavanthan P. , Lazar D.
Published: January 2021

The capital to risk-weighted assets ratio (CRAR) introduced by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) of the Bank for International Settlement (BIS) is widely used as an important measure of the soundness of banks. However, international institutions, academics, and market analytics have increasingly questioned the reliability of the ratio which has been revised a number of times since its inception, to make it more robust. The main objective of the present study is to assess the adequacy of using CRAR as a measure of the soundness of banks. One of the most popular methods used for the analysis of the banks’ financial soundness is CAMELS framework which uses six key dimensions: capital adequacy, asset quality, management quality, earning ability, liquidity, and sensitivity to market risk. Before the introduction of CRAR, the ratio of capital to the total assets was widely used as a measure of capital adequacy in the CAMELS framework. However, when risk-based CRAR was introduced, banking regulators and policymakers started using it in the CAMELS framework for representing capital adequacy. In this paper, we argue that CRAR, as a comprehensive forward-looking measure, encapsulates all the six dimensions of the financial soundness of banks, representing various facets of banking operations, which are covered in the CAMELS framework. We, therefore, develop a theoretical framework to establish the relationship between risk-based CRAR and the important ratios used under the CAMELS framework and then empirically investigate the relationship using a panel regression model using data of Indian banks for the period 2009–2018. The results indicate that CRAR has a significant and theoretically consistent relationship with all six dimensions of the CAMEL framework. The study, therefore, does not only confirm the appropriateness of using CRAR as a measure of the soundness of banks, but also opens up a debate on whether CRAR can be an alternative for the CAMELS framework.
The place of inferior vena cava diameter and proBNP levels in determining the fluid balance of medical intensive care patients
Authors: ARIKAN Huseyin , KARAKURT Sait
Published: January 2021

Objective: Fast and accurate detection of fluid balance in intensive care patients is of special significance. Many different methods are
used to determine the fluid balance. In this study, we aimed to determine the fluid balance of patients in the medical intensive care
unit using measurement of the inferior vena cava diameter and pro-brain natriuretic peptide (proBNP).
Patients and Methods: Patients admitted to the medical intensive care unit between September 2013 and February 2014 were enrolled
in the study. Inferior vena cava diameter was measured with a portable ultrasonography, according to guidelines published by the
American Echocardiography Association. For pro BNP measurement, samples were taken simultaneously with ultrasonography.
Results: One hundred and twenty-six patients (70 male,55.6%) were enrolled for the study. Mean age was 57.8 ± 19.8 (18-89 years).
Nintey six (76.2%) patients were receiving mechanical ventilation support. Mean proBNP levels were 10645.88 ± 12731.08 pg/ml.
There was no statistically significant difference between proBNP levels in patients according to the fluid status. Collapsibility index
was not statistically different according to the volume status (p=0.75).
Conclusion: proBNP levels were not correlated with the fluid balance. proBNP levels and inferior vena cava diameters were negatively
but weakly correlated.
Estudio de la ansiedad y el estrés en personas con trastorno del espectro del autismo en los procesos de inclusión laboral
Authors: Clavero Padrós Montserrat , Huarte Esteban Iban , Redondo Urbieta Leire , Baranda Nieto Maria Jesús , Arenas Ortega Maria Luisa
Published: January 2021

El trastorno del espectro del autismo (TEA) es una condición o trastorno que suele coocurrir con niveles elevados de ansiedad y estrés. La ansiedad es una piedra angular en la vida de muchas personas con TEA, y se ha de tener en cuenta en los diferentes contextos donde se desenvuelven, como, por ejemplo, en los procesos de inclusión laboral. Con frecuencia la ansiedad y el estrés que provocan los procesos de búsqueda y de inserción laboral pueden ser un freno para que estas personas logren sus planes de vida. Este artículo presenta los resultados iniciales de la evaluación de los niveles de estrés y ansiedad en el ámbito sociolaboral y cómo influyen en las personas con TEA, usuarias de la Asociación APNABI-Autismo Bizkaia, en comparación con un grupo de contraste de personas sin TEA. El estudio se enmarca dentro de los Proyectos Singulares del Gobierno Vasco.
La calidad del empleo en las residencias para mayores: incidencia en la gestión de la covid-19
Authors: Montserrat Codorniu Julia
Published: January 2021

El estallido de la covid-19 ha alertado de numerosas deficiencias en la gestión de los servicios residenciales para personas mayores. El elevado grado de precarización laboral y los fallos o insuficientes mecanismos de control de la Administración Pública para asegurar la calidad de la atención personal en dichos centros se han hecho evidentes en esta situación de emergencia sanitaria. Este artículo analiza los diversos factores que conforman la precariedad laboral de los servicios residenciales para mayores y la dotación de personal en el contexto de creciente externalización de los servicios públicos en organizaciones privadas y de aumento de la oferta de plazas residenciales. Los resultados se muestran desde la perspectiva de su evolución en el periodo 2012-2018.
Estado de salud de las personas sin hogar en Cádiz y construcción de un instrumento de intervención social
Authors: Robles Gavira Gabriel , Hernández Fernández Esther , Cubiella González Mónica
Published: January 2021

El objetivo del siguiente artículo es describir el estado de salud de las personas sin hogar en Cádiz para elaborar un instrumento de intervención social. En primer lugar, muestra los problemas de salud de esta población. En segundo lugar, la interacción que establecen con los recursos sociales y sanitarios. La metodología de investigación combina los enfoques cuantitativos y cualitativos. Por una parte, utiliza los datos del Censo de Personas sin Hogar de 2017 y las entrevistas en profundidad a informantes clave y personas sin hogar. Por último, el análisis de los datos, los discursos y las acciones en la calle es el fundamento para elaborar las distintas etapas de un instrumento de intervención. Las intervenciones en la calle con el complemento de este instrumento demuestran su eficacia para reducir los riesgos sociosanitarios de vivir en la calle y apoyar a quienes lo hacen en el ejercicio de su derecho a la salud.
Impact of phenol film grammage on selected mechanical properties of plywood
Authors: Dyrwal Paweł , Borysiuk Piotr
Published: January 2021

Impact of phenol film grammage on chosen mechanical properties of plywood. For the purpose of this research several plywood samples with a thickness of 15 mm were produced and coated, in industrial conditions, with 5 different variants of phenol films varying in terms of grammage (40/120 g/m2, 60/145 g/m2, 60/167 g/m2, 80/220 g/m2, 2 × 80/220 g/m2). Finished plywood was tested for abrasion resistance, MOR, MOE and density. It was concluded that higher grammage of phenol film increases wear resistance and final density of plywood. Plywood coated with two-layer phenol film with grammage of 80/220 g/m2 had 4 times higher rate of abrasion resistance in comparison with plywood coated with phenol film with surface density of 40/120 g/m2. Coating plywood surface with phenol films generally decreases MOR values, in comparison with uncoated plywood. In terms of MOE, there were no evidence of conclusive relation, despite statistically significant differences between each variant.
Selected problems concerning volatile organic compounds emission reduction from thick-veneer pine plywood
Authors: Dyrwal Martyna , Borysiuk Piotr
Published: January 2021

Selected problems concerning volatile organic compounds emission reduction from thick-veneer pine plywood. The paper presents results of research conducted on volatile organic compounds emissions, considering two different production parameter sets for thick-veneer pine plywood, manufactured in industrial conditions. Both types of plywood were produced from raw wood material, which was hydrothermally treated under two different variants of parameters (I – 47˚C, 19 h; II – 55˚C, 24 h). Based on the results it was stated that severe hydrothermal treatment of raw wood material (longer soaking time, higher temperature) had impact on reduction of plywood VOC emission rates. Main VOCs emitted from pine plywood were monoterpenes and carbonyl compounds. Of the monoterpenes, α-pinene and 3-carene had the highest emission. Of the carbonyl group of compounds, the highest emission had hexanal and caproic acid.
Medication and diet adherence in patients with type 2 diabetes and depressive disorder: a scoping review
Authors: Jaworski Mariusz , Rzonca Ewa , Gotlib Joanna , Panczyk Mariusz
Published: January 2021

Background: Diet adherence (DA) is one of the most critical factors that determine the effectiveness of therapy
among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Concomitant depressive disorder (DD) may affect
treatment adherence.
Aim of the study: This review aimed to synthesize the results of research published between 2010–2020 on
medication adherence and DA among patients with co-occurring T2DM and DD. Potential factors related to DA
are also discussed.
Material and methods: This scoping review was conducted on studies published between January 2010 to
November 2020. The literature review was carried out using the PubMed (MEDLINE®) medical database. The following
inclusion criteria were applied: (1) written in English, (2) published in the last ten years (between 2010 and
2020), (3) applied to patients with diagnosed T2DM and DD, (4) analyzed DA, and (5) original or review studies.
Results: Twenty-six studies were included in the final review. Three main areas were analyzed in the context
of DD and effectiveness of T2DM therapy: (1) general medication adherence, (2) glycemic control, and (3) DA.
Only 16 of the 26 included studies examined the effects of DD on DA, and 14 of those 16 studies reported a negative
impact of DD symptoms on DA.
Conclusions: A higher intensity of DD symptoms was associated with poorer medication adherence and DA.
These data suggest that it is critical to develop proper therapeutic interventions that can strengthen personality
dispositions (e.g., self-efficacy) and/or improve social support.
PRZESTĘPSTWO KRADZIEŻY SZCZEGÓLNIE ZUCHWAŁEJ W KODEKSIE KARNYM Z 1997 ROKU
Authors: Miłek Krzysztof
Published: January 2021

Z dniem 24 czerwca 2020 roku do polskiego Kodeksu karnego z 1997 roku wprowadzono przestępstwo kradzieży szczególnie zuchwałej. Choć intencje ustawodawcy, dążącego do zapewnienia sądom skutecznego narzędzia w walce z drobną przestępczością (kradzież sklepowa i kieszonkowa) wydają się słuszne, pojawia się jednak szereg wątpliwości związanych z zakresem wykładni przedmiotowych rozwiązań ustawowych. Wobec niejednoznaczności definicji tego przestępstwa oraz surowości sankcji karnej grożącej za nie rodzi się wiele obaw czy wskazane uregulowanie przestępstwa kradzieży szczególnie zuchwałej, posiadającego swój pierwowzór w kodeksie karnym z 1969 roku, nie będzie nadużywane w praktyce i spełni pokładane w nim nadzieje.
Attraktives Geschäftsfeld
Authors: Wolf Heinz
Published: January 2021

Manche Organisationen tun sich schwer mit Immobilien. Die Erfahrungen mit Stiftungs-Sozialimmobilien können Mut machen, sich diesem Thema offensiv zu stellen.
Potenzielle Fallstricke
Authors: Gangel Alfred
Published: January 2021

Das Erbbaurecht ist seit geraumer Zeit insbesondere für auf soziale Zwecke ausgerichtete Stiftungen ein Mittel, eigenen Grund und Boden wirtschaftlich zu verwerten - ohne diesen zu veräußern und damit die Eigentümerposition zu verlieren und insbesondere ohne sich selbst einem eigenen Bau- oder Verwertungsrisiko auszusetzen.
Vom Tourismus lernen
Authors: Errichiello Oliver
Published: January 2021

Die Bereiche Sozialwirtschaft können insbesondere beim Thema Sozialimmobilien von der Tourismus- und Beherbergungswirtschaft lernen.
Besser im Team
Authors: Kordouni Jessica
Published: January 2021

Organisationen sollen so aufgebaut sein, dass sie auf die Veränderungen unserer Gesellschaft schnell reagieren können. Die grundlegende Idee dabei ist, durch eine möglichst hohe Eigenständigkeit der Teammitglieder die Arbeit so zu dynamisieren, dass am Ende das beste Ergebnis für die Nutzer herauskommt. Organisiert wird nicht mehr in klassischen Hierarchien von oben nach unten, sondern auf horizontaler Linie. Agile Methoden können dabei insbesondere helfen, eingefahrene Teamarbeit zu verändern, meint Jessica Kordouni von der Bundesinitiative Mittelstand Digital.
Digitale Verträge
Authors: Daum Oliver
Published: January 2021

Digitale Dokumente erlauben einen schnelleren Austausch, einen besseren Zugriff und sie sind platzsparend. Doch entsprechen digitale Verträge nicht der gesetzlichen Schriftform und bedürfen deshalb der besonderen Aufmerksamkeit von Führung und Aufsichtsgremien. Welche Besonderheiten zu beachten sind, erläutert Dr. Oliver Daum, der sich als Rechtsanwalt auf das IT-Recht und den Datenschutz spezialisiert hat.
Online-Chats sicher und einfach managen
Authors: Eisenbarth Thomas , Rimpl Fabian
Published: January 2021

Nicht erst seit der Corona-Pandemie haben sich Auftritt und Angebot vieler sozialen Organisationen gewandelt. Neben den traditionellen Beratungsformen geht der Trend zum Online-Chat. Technische Ausgestaltung, Datenschutzaspekte, Finanzierung und erwartete Funktionalitäten gilt es vorab zu klären.
Rechtsfortbildung durch Investitionsschiedsgerichte
Authors: von Bargen Leonard
Published: January 2021

In order to convey credibility and acceptance by society as a whole, the system of Investor-State arbitration must establish mechanisms creating a certain predictability and comparability of its decisions. This can only be achieved by coherence concerning prerequisites of claims and by a certain consistency of decision-making. Is the development of international law by Investor-State arbitration tribunals the appropriate instrument for this taking into account the specifics of investment law? The author analyses this with regard to the development of moral damages in investment law for which there is as yet no coherent approach and develops recommendations for Investor-State arbitration tribunals when facing moral damages.
Composite BMI and Waist-to-Height Ratio Index for Risk Assessment of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Adult Populations
Authors: Li Na , Liu Ying , Yu Shujun , Hu Bin , Zhao Hui
Published: January 2021

Background: As obesity becomes more prevalent, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is also becoming a major worldwide health problem and the most common cause of chronic liver disease. A new obesity classification method based on a composite index which includes both the body mass index (BMI) and the waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) was recently proposed. However, the usefulness of this approach to assess the risk of NAFLD is unclear. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of 1,276 adult individuals in Dalian, China. The Mann Whitney U test, χ2 test and t-test were used to compare differences between groups. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify independent risk factors. Based on BMI and WHtR tertiles, individuals were divided into five new groups. Spearman correlation and receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) analyses were performed to compare the NAFLD risk factors among groups based on BMI alone, WHtR alone, or the combination of both indexes. Results: BMI, waistline circumference (WC), WHtR, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), weight, triglycerides (TG), γ-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), serum uric acid (SUA), red blood cell (RBC) counts, hemoglobin levels (HGB), fasting blood glucose (FBG) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels were identified as high risk factors for NAFLD (all AUC > 0.7). Logistic regression analysis suggested that BMI and WHtR were independent predictors of the appearance of NAFLD (the ORs for BMI and WHtR were 1.595 and 4.060E-11, respectively; all P < 0.001). The combination of BMI and WHtR tertiles significantly improved the correlation coefficient and Area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) for NAFLD risk factors in subjects classified as overweight or obese when compared with either BMI or WHtR alone. Conclusions: BMI, WC, WHtR, ALT, weight, TG, GGT, SUA, RBC, HGB, FBG, AST were high risk factors for NAFLD. The composite BMI and WHtR index improved body fat classification and the ability to detect individuals with NAFLD risk, offering a more precise method for the early identification of high- and low-risk NAFLD patients.
Co-Incidence of Paraesophageal Hernia and Perforated Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor: A Case Report on Rare Presentation of GIST
Authors: Samsami Majid , Rafiei Mohammad , Saki Aida , Nikraftar Parham
Published: January 2021

Introduction: The most common connective tissue neoplasm of the gastrointestinal tract is gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). Its presentations are usually abdominal pain and gastrointestinal bleeding. Case Presentation: We report a 31-year-old man with abdominal pain presented to our hospital with 10 days history of abdominal pain. After radiologic investigations, total distended stomach paraesophageal hernia and antral deformity were seen in the CT scan. Subsequently, the patient underwent surgery and after releasing the stomach, a large sealed perforated mass was seen in the antrum near the diaphragmatic hiatus and small localized abscess that subtotal gastrectomy and hernia repair was done. Pathologic examination revealed that the perforated mass is a GIST. Conclusions: We report a rare complication of gist that is perforation and the first report of simultaneous paraesophageal hernia and perforated gist.
Lived Experiences of Home Quarantine During the Coronavirus Pandemic in the Women Residing in Tehran, Iran
Authors: Pourmousavi Khangheshlaghi Seyedeh Maryam , Bahaoddini Hamideh , Seifollahi Nasrabadi Fatemeh
Published: January 2021

: The present study aimed to describe the lived experiences of women regarding the home quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic. A qualitative study was conducted on 12 women residing in Tehran, Iran who were selected via purposive sampling. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews and analyzed by thematic content analysis. The obtained results indicated seven dimensions regarding the quarantine period from the perspective of threat and opportunity, including family (keeping the family foundation intact, incapability in controlling problems), individual (performance-based pleasure, performance-based numbness), spiritual (resorting to God, impatience), and health-related aspects (observation, indifference). Each dimension was divided into various subcategories. Our findings indicated that proper actions must be taken by all walks of life and authorities to enhance the physical and mental health of the community during this critical period.
Evaluation of Cyclosporine and Tacrolimus Dose Changes During Post-transplantation Period and Their Association with Endomyocardial Biopsy Grading
Authors: Mozaffari Kambiz , Amin Ahmad , Ahangarani Farahani Mohammad , Naderi Nasim , Taghavi Sepideh , Mahdavi Mohammad , Bakhshandeh Hooman
Published: January 2021

Background: Changes in the dosage of immunosuppressive drugs following organ transplantation, especially the heart, can be a potential predictor of long-term post-transplant outcomes. It may also be related to the degree of histopathological involvement of endomyocardium. Objectives: We aimed to evaluate cyclosporine and tacrolimus dose changes during post-transplantation biopsies and their association with endomyocardial biopsy grades. Methods: This retrospective study was performed on 100 cardiac transplant patients who underwent endomyocardial biopsies to assess graft stability. In the present study, the patients were divided into two groups receiving cyclosporine (13 cases) and tacrolimus (87 cases). The data was collected by reviewing the recorded files. Results: Regarding the administration of cyclosporine, at different times after biopsy, there was no significant relationship between the plasma level of the drug and the grade of biopsy. Concerning tacrolimus, there was a significant reverse association between serum concentration and biopsy grade at the first biopsy after transplantation (about one month after transplantation), although this relationship was not observed in the subsequent steps of biopsy. Also, the Quilty effect frequency was not significantly associated with biopsy grade in different biopsies for both drugs. Conclusions: There is a lack of association between endocardial biopsy grade in the heart and the serum level of cyclosporine after transplantation. However there is a significant reverse relationship between endomyocardial biopsy grade and serum Tacrolimus concentration in the first weeks after transplantation and thus monitoring serum Tacrolimus after transplantation may play an important role in predicting acute rejection.
The Effect of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on de Quervain Tenosynovitis; a Clinical Trial
Authors: Haghighat Shila , Vahdatpour Babak , Ataei Elham
Published: January 2021

Background: De Quervain tenosynovitis is mainly managed by conservative treatments, such as anti-inflammatory drugs, splint, and injection; however, surgical treatments are also recommended. Objectives: The present study aimed at assessing the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in the treatment of de Quervain tenosynovitis. Methods: The current clinical trial was conducted on 26 patients with de Quervain tenosynovitis eligible for treatment. The intervention group received extracorporeal shock wave therapy (1000 impulses, 2 bar, 15 Hz), and the sham group a treatment without shock wave. Both groups received the same conservative treatments as thumb spica splint and 200 mg celecoxib once daily for three weeks. The assessment instruments included the disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (DASH) questionnaire, the visual analog scale (VAS), and the hand-grip strength test performed before and after treatment. Results: After treatment, the DASH and VAS scores decreased, while the hand-grip strength increased significantly in the groups. DASH and VAS scores were significantly lower in the intervention group than the sham group after treatment (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy is a safe and easy method to reduce pain and enhance upper extremity functions and hand-grip strength in patients with de Quervain tenosynovitis.
Incidents in Molecular Pathology: Frequency and Causes During Routine Testing
Authors: Keppens Cleo , Van Royen Yann , Brysse Anne , Cotteret Sophie , Høgdall Estrid , Kuhlmann Tine Plato , O'Sullivan Brendan , Pauwels Patrick , Pauwels Siegrid , Rot Mitja , Vanderheyden Nancy , Van Hee Ilse , Dequeker Elisabeth MC
Published: January 2021

Context.—

Errors in laboratory medicine could compromise patient safety. Good laboratory practice includes identifying and managing nonconformities in the total test process. Varying error percentages have been described in other fields but are lacking for molecular oncology.

Objectives.—

To gain insight into incident causes and frequency in the total test process from 8 European institutes routinely performing biomarker tests in non-small cell lung cancer and colorectal cancer.

Design.—

All incidents documented in 2018 were collected from all hospital services for pre-preanalytical entries before the biomarker test, as well as specific incidents for biomarker tests.

Results.—

There were 5185 incidents collected, of which 4363 (84.1%) occurred in the pre-preanalytical phase (all hospital services), 2796 of 4363 (64.1%) related to missing or incorrect request form information. From the other 822 specific incidents, 166 (20.2%) were recorded in the preanalytical phase, 275 (33.5%) in the analytical phase, and 194 (23.6%) in the postanalytical phase, mainly due to incorrect report content. Only 47 of 822 (5.7%) incidents were recorded in the post-postanalytical phase, and 123 (15.0%) in the complete total test process. For 17 of 822 (2.1%) incidents the time point was unknown. Pre-preanalytical incidents were resolved sooner than incidents on the complete process (mean 6 versus 60 days). For 1215 of 5168 (23.5%) incidents with known causes a specific action was undertaken besides documenting them, not limited to accredited institutes.

Conclusions.—

There was a large variety in the number and extent of documented incidents. Correct and complete information on the request forms and final reports are highly error prone and require additional focus.
The American Board of Pathology's 2020 Continuing Certification Program
Authors: Johnson Rebecca L.
Published: January 2021

Context.—

Certification by the American Board of Pathology (ABPath) is a valued credential that serves patients, families, and the public and improves patient care. The ABPath establishes professional and educational standards and assesses the knowledge of candidates for initial certification in pathology. Diplomates certified in 2006 and thereafter are required to participate in Continuing Certification (CC; formerly Maintenance of Certification) in order to maintain certification.

Objective.—

To inform and update the pathology community on the history of board certification, the requirements for CC, ABPath CertLink, changes to the CC program, and ABPath compliance with recommendations from the American Board of Medical Specialties Vision Commission; and to demonstrate the value of CC participation for diplomates with non–time-limited certification.

Data Sources.—

This review uses ABPath archived minutes of the CC Committee and the Board of Trustees, the ABPath CC Booklet of Information, the collective knowledge of the ABPath staff and trustees, and the American Board of Medical Specialties 2018–2019 Board Certification Report.

Conclusions.—

The ABPath continues to update the CC program to make it more relevant and meaningful and less burdensome for diplomates. Adding ABPath CertLink to the program has been a significant enhancement for the assessment of medical knowledge and has been well received by diplomates.
The Differential Diagnosis of Medullary-Based Renal Masses
Authors: Baniak Nicholas , Tsai Harrison , Hirsch Michelle S.
Published: January 2021

Context.—

Renal malignancies can be divided into cortical- and medullary-based tumors, the latter of which classically infiltrate the renal parenchyma by extending between nonneoplastic structures. Although high-grade cortical tumors can rarely exhibit the same growth pattern, the infiltrative morphology should elicit a differential diagnosis to be considered in each case. However, these diagnoses can be challenging to distinguish, especially on small renal biopsy samples.

Objective.—

To provide an overview of the clinical, gross, and microscopic findings; genetic and molecular alterations; and immunohistochemical evaluation of medullary-based renal tumors and other tumor types with overlapping morphologies and growth patterns.

Data Sources.—

Literature review and personal observations were used to compile the information in this review.

Conclusions.—

Collecting duct carcinoma is a prototypical medullary-based tumor, and although diagnostic criteria exist, it remains a diagnosis of exclusion, especially with ancillary techniques aiding the recognition of established as well as more recently described neoplasms. Other medullary-based malignancies included in the differential diagnosis include renal medullary carcinoma/renal cell carcinoma unclassified with medullary phenotype, fumarate hydratase–deficient renal cell carcinoma, and upper tract urothelial carcinoma. Moreover, other rare entities should be excluded, including metastatic carcinoma, lymphoma, and melanoma. In addition to potential prognostic differences, accurate diagnoses can have important surgical and clinical management implications.
Impact of remigration on the worksphere under Covid-19: the case of Lithuania
Authors: Gečienė-Janulionė I.
Published: January 2021

Remigration opens up the opportunity for a country to see the return of its citizens from migration, bringing with them their ideas, knowledge, values and skills. The work sphere is one of the main areas where these social remittances can be used. Still, very little attention is paid to the workplace in social remittance literature. Therefore, the first aim of this article is to explore the types of remigrants’ social remittances, the ways they are transmitted and their acceptance in the work sphere. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the work sphere was heavily affected as many workplaces were closed because of the quarantine and requirements to maintain social distancing. Thus, the second aim of this article is to investigate the impact of Covid-19 on the transfer of remigrants’ social remittances to the work sphere. The article is based on 15 interviews with highly-qualified remigrants and five interviews with their colleagues working in Lithuania. The interviews were conducted in May–July 2020 within the project ‘Social remittances of remigrants for society welfare growth: challenges and experiences in a comparative perspective’, financed by the Research Council of Lithuania.
RETENTION OF MINI SCREWS IN ORTHODONTICS – A COMPARATIVE IN VITRO STUDY ON THE VARIABLES
Authors: Asok Nikhil
Published: January 2021

Objectives: To correlate between the different lengths, angles of insertion and the mini-implant material and find out the most retentive combination.

Materials and methods: 48 mini-implants (24 Titanium and 24 stainless steel) of lengths 6mm, 8mm and 1.5 mm diameter were inserted into humerus bone of goat at two different angulations, 600 and 900. To insert the mini-implant in the respective angulations, custom made template was made and the angles were confirmed with digital radiographs. Force was applied on to the mini-implants with a universal testing machine and the compressive load to failure was measured.

Results: Results revealed that stability of the implant was positively correlating with the length of implant. A perpendicular angulation produced more stability. Moreover, titanium mini-implants had more resistance to compressive load than stainless steel mini-implants.

Conclusion: Length of mini-implant, its angulation in the bone and the material of mini-implant were factors affecting its stability. In this study, titanium mini-implant of 8mm length angulated at 900 were stable than their counterparts.