bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Parental Support, Sibling Influences and Family Dynamics across the Development of Canadian Interuniversity Student-Athletes
Authors: Lundy Georgia , Allan Veronica , Cowburn Ian , Cote Jean
Published: November 2019

A vast body of research focuses on the role of parents in athlete development; however, little is known about developmental influences of siblings. In general, family dynamics (i.e., patterns of relating or interacting among family members) have yet to be investigated in youth sport contexts. This study examines how family dynamics and the individual roles of parents and siblings influence the development of Canadian interuniversity student-athletes over time. Participants included four male and six female student-athletes. Each participant took part in a qualitative retrospective timeline interview. All data was subjected to a thematic analysis. Results indicate that siblings and parents play separate yet intricately connected roles in athlete development throughout childhood and adolescence. Overall, participants described a cohesive family unit built on shared values and joint participation in sport activities. They described stable and dynamic forms of support from their parents over time, and positive and negative sibling influences. These findings offer valuable insight into the dynamic nature of parent and sibling relationships with athletes in youth sport and beyond, as well as how these relationships operate in the broader family environment to optimize (and, at times, hinder) athletic development.
LA NUEVA DIRECTIVA AUDIOVISUAL: PERSPECTIVA LEGAL
Authors: CABALLERO TRENADO LAURA MARÍA
Published: November 2019

El Parlamento Europeo ha aprobado el 2 de octubre de 2018 el texto de la Directiva de Servicios de Comunicación Audiovisual. A falta de un último trámite (su aprobación formal por parte del Consejo), su promulgación es inminente. A principios de junio de 2018 concluyó la fase de negociaciones entre los tres colegisladores europeos (Comisión, Parlamento y Consejo); este acuerdo político supone su aprobación de facto. La publicación de este Instrumento normativo, que se enmarca en el conjunto de iniciativas del Mercado Único Digital, anticipa un enorme impacto en el sector audiovisual al que nos aproximamos desde una perspectiva jurídica.
W stronę naukowości prawa w turystyce – zagadnienia wybrane
Authors: Tomaszewska Monika
Published: November 2019

The aim of the article is to present some arguments in favor of independence of laws in tourism. It seems that the current development of tourism tends to reflect the dilemma whether we can today speak of a law in tourism and, if so, whether we should grant the tourism law a scientific status. The article focuses on selected issues of scientific tourism and law in tourism. The first part deals with the concept of scientific definition of tourism and laws in tourism as well as points which are problematic in formulating a definition of these two terms. In the second part, the author includes her considerations concerning the areas of institutional status of the law in tourism. In the section dealing with the institutional status, she points to scientific centres in which research is carried out in the area of law in tourism, refers to the current state of development of scientific staff, evaluates the degree of integration of the scientific community and mentions the important role of scientific institutions in the training of scientific personnel for the needs of the tourist market. A little on the sidelines of these comments, the author focuses on selected problems and methodological terms, the issues representing only a marginal topic the discussion.
W poszukiwaniu nowych paradygmatów prawniczej edukacji. Kilka spostrzeżeń o wykorzystaniu map myśli w szkolnictwie wyższym (w tym w dydaktyce historii doktryn polityczno-prawnych)
Authors: Niemczyk Marcin
Published: November 2019

The model of educating lawyers, just as the model of university itself, undergoes constant changes. The search of new lawyer teaching paradigms seems to be a necessity on the one hand, but on the other one – it may be an opportunity to give a satisfying answer to all expectations from both higher education system as well as students. Exploitation of the potential of human creativity based on knowledge, because of the amount of external stimuli, requires the use of tools which allow its arranging. One of the techniques which may be of use here is mindmapping, since its basic purposes are: selection, arranging and remembering information, as well as supporting creative skills. Taking above into consideration, the aim of this article is both to make an attempt to show the mindmapping itself as well as to draw the reader’s attention to the opportunities given by using this technique in the teaching of law as well as the history of political-legal doctrines in particular. The article’s main part deals with the hypothesis based on the assumption that one of the elements of new legal education paradigms may be application of mind maps which allow not only increasing the attractiveness but, what is even more important – raise the effectiveness of teaching of law. Moreover, the ability to create and then to use mind maps can be a favourable factor in education of the so-called “soft skills”, such as: creativity, choice and selection of information, managing oneself at work or team work. To illustrate the contents, the author presents examples of his mind maps created with the use of specialized licensed software iMindMap.
Formacja prawnika wyzwaniem czasów
Authors: Stadniczeńko Stanisław Leszek
Published: November 2019

The author considers the questions relating to the formation of lawyers’ professional traits from the point of view of the significance which human capital and investment in this capital hold in contemporary times. It follows from the analyses, which were carried out, that the dire need for taking up actions with the aim to shape lawyers appears one of the most vital tasks. This requires taking into account visible trends in the changing job market. Another aspect results from the need for multilevel qualifications and conditions behind lawyers’ actions and their decisions. Thus, colleges of higher education which educate prospective lawyers, as well as lawyers’ corporations, are confronted by challenges of forming, in young people, features that are indispensable for them to be valuable lawyers and not only executors of simple activities. The author points to the fact that lawyers need shaping because, among others, during their whole social lives and realization of professional tasks their personality traits and potential related to communication will constantly manifest through accepting and following or rejecting and opposing values, principles, reflexions, empathy, sensitivity, the farthest-fetched imagination, objectivism, cooperation, dialogue, distancing themselves from political disputes, etc. Students of the art of law should be characterized by a changed mentality, new vision of law – service to man, and realization of standards of law, as well as perception of the importance of knowledge, skills, attitudes and competences.
Przyszłość systemów rejestracji nieruchomości wobec rozwoju inteligentnych technologii. Wybrane problemy prawne na tle wniosków z konferencji „Common Vision Conference 2016. Migration to a Smart World”, Amsterdam, 5–7 czerwca 2016 roku
Authors: Kaczorowska Maria
Published: November 2019

The development of information technologies offers new possibilities of use of information collected in public registers, such as land registers and cadastres, which play a significant role in establishing the infrastructure for spatial information. Efficient use of spatial information systems with the purpose of a sustainable land management shall be based on en suring the interconnection of different information resources, data exchange, as well as a broad access to data. The role of land registration systems in the context of technological advancement was the subject of the Common Vision Conference 2016. Migration to a Smart World, held on 5–7 June 2016 in Amsterdam. The conference was organized by Europe’s five leading mapping, cadastre and land registry associations, cooperating within a “Common Vision” agreement: EuroGeographics, Permanent Committee on Cadastre, European Land Registries Association, European Land Information Service and Council of European Geodetic Surveyors. The discussion during the conference focused on topics regarding the idea of smart cities, marine cadastre, interoperability of spatial data, as well as the impact of land registers and cadastres on creating the infrastructure for spatial information and developing e-government, at both national and European levels. The paper aims to present an overview of issues covered by the conference and also to highlight some important problems arising from implementing advanced technology solutions in the field of land registration.
W poszukiwaniu Piastów
Authors: Handschuh Luiza , Stolarek Ireneusz , Juras Anna , Zeńczak Michał , Marcinkowska-Swojak Małgorzata , Myszka Anna , Trzciński Dawid , Losik-Sidorska Aleksandra , Wojtczak Jakub , Philips Anna , Różański Artur , Dębski Artur , Kozłowski Piotr , Matla Marzena , Dobosz Józef , Jasiński Tomasz , Piontek Janusz , Kóčka-Krenz Hanna , Figlerowicz Marek
Published: November 2019

The origin of the Piast dynasty is a matter of lively discussions and disputes. At least a few controversial hypotheses exist, but their credibility is difficult to assess due to the scarcity of written as well as material sources, especially from the time of Polish state formation. Life sciences, however, can support history and archeology. Application of genetic tests, used earlier mainly in forensic laboratories, enabled identification of the remains of King Richard III, the Romanov dynasty members and Nicolaus Copernicus. Contemporary DNA studies, based on next generation DNA sequencing, outreach the narrow area of known markers such as mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and selected regions of Y chromosome. Although ancient DNA (aDNA), extracted from remains, is usually highly degraded and contaminated with genetic material of microorganisms, there are methods which allow for the analysis of such material and retrieval of information about origin, kinship and some phenotypic features of an individual. Genetic studies of the Piast dynasty, a subject of our research project, have to deal with numerous difficulties. In or der to gain access to bone samples, we need to meet a number of formal requirements. Moreover, despite the existence of available abundant documentation on the Piast burials, the actual situation is not always consistent with the written sources. Our first experiences show how difficult it is to localize the remains, identify them and extract DNA of sufficient quality.
Alternatywne ordynacje wyborcze. Przykład Australii i Irlandii
Authors: Urbańczyk Michał
Published: November 2019

The essence of democracy is the rule of the sovereign, that is the nation, today understood as all of the state’s citizens. At present, the most common type of governance is representative democracy, exercised by representatives elected from the citizens themselves. Therefore, for the proper functioning of liberal democracy it is difficult to find a more important issue than the procedure for the election of those who govern us. The article presents two alternative electoral systems: an alternative voting system (AV) and the system of Single Transferable Vote (STV).
Konferencja Naukowa „Prawo cywilne – wyzwania legislacyjne i problemy praktyczne”, Warszawa, 3 czerwca 2016 r.
Authors: Kaczorowska Bogna
Published: November 2019

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Evidence-based treatment of cavernous sinus meningioma
Authors: Hekmatpanah Javad
Published: November 2019

Background:

Cavernous sinus meningioma (CSM) causes gradual ophthalmoplegia and may eventually cause compression of the chiasma. The tumor is often histologically benign, slow growing, and seldom life threatening. Besides visual limitation, ophthalmoplegia causes emotional stress and disability. The tumor is commonly treated by operation, radiation, or both. While effective in varied degrees, the treatments, especially radical operation, are associated with unacceptable mortality and morbidity. The question remains as to what treatment approach is most conducive to longest survival with minimum disability.

Methods:

In five patients, operation, radiotherapy, or both were based on presenting symptoms or delayed based on a doctor–patient decision, seeking the most desirable and suitable option that potentially offers longer life with less disability.

Results:

Five patients were followed from over 2 to almost 5 decades: two patients are still alive, 25 and 28 years after craniotomy and radiation. One was treated conservatively for 15 years before requiring craniotomy and radiation. One was followed for 45 years without needing craniotomy or radiation, despite enlargement of the tumor. One was followed for 36 years after craniotomy. Patient did not have radiation. Craniotomy consisted of removing enough tumor to diminish symptoms without causing complications. There were no mortalities or complications.

Conclusion:

The patient number is not large enough to make a broad conclusion. However, the individualized treatments and long follow-ups, together with detailed literature review, suggest that CSM requires individualized staged treatments based on each patient’s condition. A period of “wait and see” before starting with either surgery or radiation treatment can benefit the patient.
Causas y consecuencias de las lluvias extraordinarias de 2017 en la costa ecuatoriana: el caso de la provincia Manabí
Authors: Pacheco Henry Antonio , Montilla Argenis De Jesús , Méndez Williams José , Delgado Maria Hipatia , Zambrano Diana
Published: November 2019

Extraordinary rainfall events are the object of research in different parts of the world, where their occurrence has caused negative socioenvironmental impacts, expressed in substantial human and material losses. The objective of this work is to analyze the causes and consequences of the extraordinary rains registered in Manabí in February and March 2017, emphasizing its social, economic andenvironmental effects. It is assumed that these events are closely related to the anomalies of sea surface temperature in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. Field research was conducted by analyzing sea surface temperature (SST) data in satellite imagery using the Split Night Multi Channel Sea Surface Temperature algorithm to identify thermal anomalies. With the precipitation records of meteorological stations of the Ecuadorian coastal region, a descriptive statistical analysis was conducted to determine the annual behavior (regime) and historical rainfall. Socioeconomic impacts were studied from unstructured interviews with key informants, through non-probability sampling, as well as primary information from government agencies.The results indicate that the extraordinary rains observed during the February-March 2017 period were a consequence of the combination of factors such as positive thermal anomalies in the equatorial Pacific, intertropical convergence and atmospheric instability in the Amazon. This generated negative impacts in urban and rural localities such as Manta, Portoviejo, Lodana, Calceta and Chone.
Composición y abundancia taxonómica del zooplancton desde el Pacífico Sur hasta la Península Antártica 2016-2017
Authors: MOJICA-LÓPEZ LUZ HELENA , FRANCO-HERRERA ANDRÉS
Published: November 2019

With the purpose of contributing to the knowledge of the zooplankton associated with the water masses present along a latitudinal gradient from Peru to the Antarctic Peninsula, 14 samples were obtained, with a conical net of 250 μm mesh size and 60 cm of mouth diameter, towed from 0 to 200 m water depth, within the III Scientific Expedition of Colombia to Antarctica “Almirante Padilla”(Austral Summer 2016-2017). The results allowed to determine a total of 75 family/morphotypes (f/m), belonging to 32 orders. The orders Calanoida (20%) and Perciformes (12%) predominated in this study. Fish eggs and larvae, in addition to bivalves, and cypris, salps and other gelatinous organisms contributed with 54% of importance. In relation to density, the families of the subclass Copepoda, Calanidae, Paracalanidae,Clausocalanidae, Oncaeidae and Eucalanidae were the most representative. Calanidae family showed the highest density across the latitudinal gradient, with values between 1594 ind • 100 m-3 and 6057 ind • 100 m-3. The highest densities of zooplankton were for the South Pacific, wheredifferences were found with respect to the densities in the Antarctic stations (Mood: 1.4 p-value: 0.24 α: 0.05 and 95% confidence). However, the cluster analysis showed an association between stations in relation to abundance of zooplankton in this study and found a Pearson correlationof 0.95 with this it can be concluded that if there is a ecological connectivity between the mesozooplankton community along the South Pacific, which is attributed to the system of currents that plays an important role in the distribution of this community, as well as events of deep water upwellings that allow to find cosmopolitan families.
Photoelectrochemical Cells Based on Dye Sensitization for Electricity and Fuel Production
Authors: Vlachopoulos Nick , Hagfeldt Anders
Published: November 2019

Dye-sensitized semiconductor oxide photoelectrodes in which light is absorbed by a monomolecular layer of dye chemisorbed on a porous oxide substrate have attracted considerable interest in the last 35 years, mainly for the conversion of sunlight to electricity, in dye-sensitized solar
cells (DSSCs) with maximal efficiencies in the range 10–15%, and, most recently, as dye-sensitized photoelectrochemical cells (DSPECs) for the generation of solar fuels. In the latter direction, considerable progress has been achieved but the efficiency is notably lower than for electricity
generation. In the present review, the basic physicochemical principles of the DSSC and DSPEC operation are described, several keynote results reported, and the factors limiting the performance and necessitating further research highlighted.
Energy Conversion Processes with Perovskite-type Materials
Authors: Ferri Davide , Pergolesi Daniele , Fabbri Emiliana
Published: November 2019

Mixed oxides derived from the perovskite structure by combination of A- and B-site elements and by partial substitution of oxygen provide an immense playground of physico-chemical properties. Here, we give an account of our own research conducted at the Paul Scherrer Institute on perovskite-type
oxides and oxynitrides used in electrochemical, photo(electro)chemical and catalytic processes aimed at facing energy relevant issues.
Penerapan Metode SMART dalam Pengambilan Keputusan Penerima Beasiswa Yayasan AMIK Tunas Bangsa
Authors: Andani Sundari Retno
Published: November 2019

Beasiswa yayasan merupakan beasiswa yang pendanaannya berasal dari yayasan yang diperuntukkan bagi mahasiswa berprestasi dan kurang mampu dari segi ekonomi, yang bertujuan agar tidak terjadi putus kuliah bagi mahasiswa. Pada saat ini, AMIK Tunas Bangsa belum memiliki sistem pendukung keputusan dalam menentukan penerima beasiswa yayasan sehingga kemungkinan terjadinya kesalahan dalam merekomendasikan calon menerima beasiswa dan sangat rentan dalam praktik nepotisme. Oleh karena itu, penulis melakukan penelitian dalam menentukan penerima beasiswa yayasan. Metode penelitian yang diterapkan dalam menentukan penerima beasiswa yayasan AMIK Tunas Bangsa adalah metode SMART (Simple Multi Attribute rating Technique), karena metode ini mampu menyelesaikan masalah pengambilan keputusan multikriteria berdasarkan teori bahwa setiap alternatif terdiri dari sejumlah kriteria yang memiliki nilai-nilai dan setiap kriteria memiliki bobot yang menggambarkan seberapa penting kriteria tersebut dengan kriteria lain. Kriteria yang digunakan dalam menentukan penerima beasiswa yayasan pada penelitian ini adalah IPK, penghasilan orang tua dan jumlah tanggungan. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah rekomendasi penerima beasiswa. Dengan menggunakan metode SMART, maka rekomendasi yang dihasilkan lebih akurat.
Tingkat Kepuasan Pelanggan terhadap Kualitas Pelayanan Pada CV Jia Pradana dengan Metode Servqual
Authors: Handono Felix Wuryo , Nurdin Hafis , Sumarna Sumarna
Published: November 2019

CV Jia Pradana menyediakan beberapa layanan jasa diantaranya konsultan dibidang teknologi Informasi, multimedia seperti grafis desain, dokumentasi photo maupun video sampai dengan pengadaan barang. Beberapa produk jasa yang diberikan tersebut membutuhkan penjelasan dan interaksi yang baik antara CV Jia Pradana sebagai perusahaan penyedia dengan kustomer yang membutuhkan layanan tersebut. Diharapkan staff yang bekerja di dalam perusahaan mampu dalam memberikan Informasi mengenai produk dan memberikan bantuan pelayanan terhadap produk yang sedang digunakan dengan baik. Penting bagi Perusahaan untuk tetap dapat mempertahankan kepercayaan dan kepuasan pelanggan agar dapat terus menggunakan jasanya. Dengan jumlah pelanggan yang ada, muncul pertanyaan  apakah dengan layanan yang diberikan saat ini sudah memberikan kepuasan kepada pelanggan dan berkontribusi pada bertambahnya jumlah pelanggan. Untuk dapat mengetahui tingkat kepuasan pelanggan perlu dilakukan pengukuran tingkat kepuasan yang melibatkan pengguna jasa. Pengukuran menggunakan metode servqual dengan lima dimensi dari kualitas jasa yakni: Tangibles, Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurance dan Emphaty. Dengan pengukuran ini akan dapat terlihat tingkat kepuasan pelanggan. Hasil penelitian yang didapat dari 100 sample adalah bahwa layanan yang diberikan oleh perusahaan belum memberikan kepuasan kepada pelanggan. Dimensi yang mempengaruhi secara signifikan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan hanya terdapat pada dimensi Assurance dan Emphaty. Gap Analysis juga dilakukan sebagai acuan manajemen untuk memperbaiki kinerja perusahaan. Selisih gap dua terbesar dimana perusahaan dapat fokus untuk memperbaiki kinerja ada pada dimensi Tangibles dan Reliability.
Highly Specific, Fluorescent Cannabinoid Type 2 Receptor Probes Enable Applications in Microscopy, Flow Cytometry and FRET-based Binding Assays
Authors: Sarott Roman , Westphal Matthias , Pfaff Patrick , Korn Claudia , Sykes David , Thais Gazzi, , Brennecke Benjamin , Atz Kenneth , Weise Marie , Mostinski Yelena , Hompluem Pattarin , Miljuš Tamara , Roth Nicolas , Asmelash Hermon , Vong Man , Guba Wolfgang , Rufer Arne C. , A. Kusznir Eric , Huber Sylwia , Raposo Catarina , Zirwes Elisabeth A. , Osterwald Anja , Pavlovic Anto , Moes Svenja , Beck Jennifer , Benito-Cuesta Irene , Grande Teresa , Yeliseev Alexei , Drawnel Faye , Widmer Gabriella , Holzer Daniela , Wel Tom van der , Mandhair Harpreet , Yuan Chen-Yin , Drobyski Wiliam , Saroz Yurii , Grimsey Natasha , Honer Michael , Fingerle Jürgen , Gawrisch Klaus , Romero Julian , Hillard Cecilia J. , Varga Zoltan V. , Stelt Mario van der , Pacher Pal , Gertsch Jürg , McCormick Peter J. , Ullmer Christoph , Oddi Sergio , Maccarrone Mauro , Veprintsev Dmitry B. , Nazare Marc , Grether Uwe , Carreira Erick
Published: November 2019

Pharmacological modulation of cannabinoid type 2 receptor (CB2R) holds promise for the treatment of numerous conditions including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune disorders, pain, and cancer. Despite its significance, researchers lack reliable tools to address questions concerning the complex mechanism of CB2R signaling and its downstream consequences, especially in cell-type and tissue-dependent contexts. Herein, we report highly specific CB2R fluorescent probes and their use in a variety of applications: flow cytometry with overexpressing as well as endogenously expressing cells, real-time confocal microscopy of living cells, and a novel FRET-based, CB2R binding assay amenable to high throughput screening.
Synthesis of Vitisin A & D: Thermal Isomerization Enabled by a Persistent Radical Equilibrium
Authors: Romero Kevin , Keylor Mitchell , Griesser Markus , Zhu Xu , Strobel Ethan , Pratt Derek , Stephenson Corey
Published: November 2019

The total synthesis of oligomer natural products derived from resveratrol has been achieved through a putative biogenetic bond migration from a presumed common intermediate in a divergent biosynthetic pathway.
Awareness and practice of sleep hygiene among UniKL MBBS students and its association to sleep quality
Authors: Rehanna Mansor  , Nur Hidayati Nasrudin  , Anis Adila Fahmy Mohd Akmal  , Azmiera Azwa Azizul  , Nur Syahira Khairina Khairuddin
Published: November 2019

Poor sleep quality is a common problem among medical students and often leads to daytime hypersomnolence and fatigue. Having a good sleep hygiene is considered to be an effective way to improve sleep quality. The purpose of this study is to assess students' sleep hygiene awareness and practices and evaluate their sleep quality. The association of sleep quality with sleep hygiene awareness and practice was also explored. The study was a cross-sectional, self-administered, and questionnaire-based study. A total of 262 UniKL RCMP MBBS students were recruited to complete sleep questionnaires adopted from internationally recognized instruments, like Sleep Hygiene Index (SHI); to assess sleep hygiene and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI); to assess sleep quality. It was found that more than half of the participants (57.3%) had good knowledge on sleep hygiene. However, most of them (82.4%) had poor sleep hygiene practice. 65.6% of the students were also found to have poor sleep quality. Sleep quality was strongly correlated with sleep hygiene practice (p< 0.01) but not with sleep hygiene knowledge (p> 0.05). Appropriate measures and sleep hygiene education should be emphasized in order to raise awareness on the importance of adopting a good practice of sleep hygiene among the students.
Knowledge, attitude, practice and stigma of tuberculosis among healthcare providers in hospital Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Temerloh, Pahang
Authors: Nuralia Akma  , Mohamad Mustafa  , Siti Aishah Suran  , Abdul Aziz Marwan  , Mohd Rahman Omar
Published: November 2019

Malaysia is categorized as an intermediate tuberculosis (TB) burden country by World Health Organisation. This cause great challenge as an occupational hazard for healthcare providers (HCPs) in Malaysia, as they received two- to three-fold greater risk of contracting TB than the general population. This cross-sectional questionnaire study aimed to assess HCPs' knowledge, attitude, practice, and stigma (KAPS) towards TB in Hospital Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Temerloh. A pilot-tested questionnaire was designed based on the WHO recommendation for KAPS study in TB. A survey was carried out between September 2018 and February 2019. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25.The majority of respondents have moderate knowledge (75%) and practice (93%) on tuberculosis whilst scored lower on attitude (49%). Average self-perceived stigma was observed (67%) with higher sympathy (73%). Overall knowledge and practice on tuberculosis among HCPs in HOSHAS was good with some misconceptions about disease transmission. However, more works needed to improve the attitude and stigma towards TB, as it may affect health services delivery towards TB patients.
New Frontiers in Halal Pharmaceuticals
Authors: Halim Basari
Published: November 2019

It has been 20 years since the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) issued the first Halal certification to health supplements manufactured by CCM. Many innovative halal medicines were produced locally, since. However, halal medicines do not get much attention from the market, except by the Ministry of Defence, despite Malaysia being the world champion on the Global Islamic Economy Indicator for 5 consecutive years. Malaysia leads through its robust, comprehensive halal standards and extensive halal ecosystem. Muslims, in general, are unaware of Malaysia's halal achievement and hardly create demand for halal medicines. Studies also show a significant occurrence of medicine errors, while 50% of patients deliberately did not take their medicines. Medicine prescribing practice should be revamped using alternative perspectives to improve compliance and prevent unnecessary medication errors, namely personalized or individualized medicine, ethnocentricity, halalopathy, Muslim friendly hospitality, and Syariah compliant pharmacy practice. Healthcare practitioners and patients must enhance their Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards halal medicines. Religious beliefs, sentiments or ethnocentricity have formed the Social Norms and Values that play a vital role in the decision-making process of medicine-taking. Healthcare practitioners should empower patients to choose their ethnocentric medicines, thus improving their compliance, enhancing their therapeutic outcome, and also reducing unnecessary medicine errors.
A study on the knowledge, attitude & perspectives of final year students of bachelor of pharmacy programme in Malaysian Universities towards the implementation of the separation of drug prescribing & dispensing activity in Malaysia
Authors: Santhanathan S Rajendram  , Muhamad Danial Muhamad Hamdan
Published: November 2019

Dispensing separation in Malaysia has been a widely discussed topic among the medical fraternity. It is a highly sensitive topic as it involves both professional and economic considerations for doctors, pharmacists, and the general public. There has been no decision made thus far but the discussion is ongoing, making a study on this topic very relevant. The subjects of this study, final year students of Bachelor of Pharmacy Programme in Malaysian universities, are chosen to reflect their awareness, preparedness, and knowledge on dispensing separation, which will affect their future in the pharmacy profession. The study was conducted among all 20 Public and Private Institutions of Higher Learning recognized by the Pharmacy Board, Malaysia. This was a cross-sectional study design, and data was collected using a convenience sampling method. The research instrument was an online questionnaire. The first part of the questionnaire covers the demographic information about the respondent, like name, age, gender, and institution. The second part covers the knowledge, awareness and perspectives of respondents towards the implementation of the separation of prescribing and dispensing activities in Malaysia. The final part of the survey focuses on suggestions or problems arising. There were 126 respondents to the survey, way above the 96 respondents needed to make the survey valid. The majority of them are aware of and understand the dispensing separation. Most of them agree that the government should legalize the dispensing separation activities as they believe pharmacists are more knowledgeable and better equipped to dispense drugs. The majority of them believe by implementing dispensing separation, the health care system will be better optimized, and the service will be better. They also believe that patients can accept and adapt to the role of the pharmacist in dispensing medication. The majority of them also agree that the price of medicine will be lowered by the implementation of dispensing separation. Based on the study, these students who are future pharmacists are very knowledgeable on the dispensing separation issue. They believe strongly that the implementation of dispensing separation in Malaysia will bring more beneficial changes to the health care system. The patients will also benefit from this. With such a positive attitude, the implementation of dispensing separation in Malaysia could be imminent
Cancer prevention from home
Authors: Md Azman PKM Seeni Mohamed
Published: November 2019

Cancer had become worldwide problem that efforts in prevention and treatment of cancer had rapidly grew in any research institute. But, to combat with this miserable disease, we still need new strategies to overcome the problem, and we should really understand who is our enemy. Unfortunately, the enemy is not something too difficult or which we do not well understand. We, ourselves is the number one enemy. Our family is our enemy. Our eyes are our enemy. We know what actually that we should not consume, but still, we consume it daily with happy, but at the end, we cry. Lately, a scientific report claimed that people who consume food outside their home are 25% having a risk to gain cancer. The major cause of cancer is food, which is about 40%. Stress, chemicals in cosmetic products, and bad lifestyle were other major causes of cancer, which we already forgot. Therefore, this lecture will remind us, who is really our enemy in combat with cancer and how to prevent it from our own HOUSE.  We don't have other choices rather than change our lifestyle!!!
Practices of injectable antibiotics preparation and administration among healthcare practitioners in multidisciplinary wards
Authors: Lih Ling Kwek  , Shu Mei Lai  , Fatin Sarahani Samedrik  , Wei Yang Lee  , Keerthy Venthen
Published: November 2019

Injectable antibiotics with rapid deliveries to infection sites are preferable in healthcare settings. Low incidence of appropriate injectable antibiotics preparation and administration (IAPAA) among healthcare practitioners will cause antimicrobial resistance, thrombophlebitis, and mortality. This study aimed to identify rates of appropriate IAPAA, possible contributing factors, implement strategies, and evaluate their effectiveness.A cross-sectional study involving direct observation was conducted in Hospital Tanjung Karang (HTK) multidisciplinary wards from August 2018 to February 2019. 148 samples fulfilling criteria were randomly selected. Data collection form was used to record demographic profiles from bed-head-ticket (BHT) and observed IAPAA processes. Rates of appropriate IAPAA were determined and analyzed with SPSS Statistics. Descriptive statistics were employed. The rate of appropriate IAPAA upon verification was only 14.2%. All uncommon and slow intravenous (SIV) antibiotics demonstrated 0% appropriateness. Possible factors included unaware of rare procedures, inadequate references, knowledge, and monitoring. The rate was successfully improved to 49.3% after various implementations, including "SWeFT." Among all six IAPAA categories, reconstitution concentration and administration duration revealed the most improvements, from 33.8% to 93.8% and 18.9% to 52.7%. Staff nurses found antibiotics rarely initiated by visiting specialists less familiar. The least appropriate administration duration was mostly come from SIV antibiotics, whereby inadequate equipment and personal problems were the possible reasons. Inappropriate IAPAA practices are preventable with proper measures. Further innovations or inward patient care systems, containing electronic BHT and nursing injections preparation and administration alert systems, should be implemented to improve clinical outcomes and safety of patients.
Perceived knowledge and perception on nanotechnology among university students
Authors: Helvinder Kaur  , Mohammed Tahir Ansari  , Santibuana Abdul Rahman  , Muzammil Z  , Zarif Z  , Muhammad Imran Kamil  , Muhammad Waqiuddin R  , Ahmad Farhan AR  , Sam TK
Published: November 2019

The main objective of this study is to assess the knowledge and perceptions of nanotechnology among health science students of UniKL RCMP in terms of knowledge, source of information, social impact, benefits, and risks of nanotechnology. A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted among health science students, which included students from pharmacy, nursing, radiography, and physiotherapy of UniKL RCMP, Ipoh, Perak. Responses were recorded through a self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire consists of four sections: the first section recorded the socio-demographic data, the second section was used to validate the knowledge about nanotechnology, the third section was related to the social impact of nanotechnology, and the fourth section recorded the perceptions of the benefits and risks of nanotechnology. A convenience sampling technique was adopted to collect the responses from 300 respondents. This study showed that the knowledge on nanotechnology was moderate among respondents. The main source of information about nanotechnology was the internet. With regard to the social impact, the majority of respondents agreed that nanotechnology could have an economic and occupational impact. The majority of the respondents considered that the nanotechnology will bring the highest benefits in the next two decades in health and medicine, while almost half of them believed that nanotechnology will be a risk in human health. The student community lacks information on nanotechnology, and it is required to increase awareness about the benefits of nanotechnology in the field of medicine and health care settings.
Fenologia de samambaias e licófitas no Brasil: uma abordagem metodológica e ecológica
Authors: Müller Andressa , Schmitt Jairo Lizandro
Published: November 2019

Samambaias são plantas vasculares sem sementes que se distribuem em uma variedade de ecossistemas, dos trópicos à região boreal e ocupam desde o estrato herbáceo até o arborescente. Fenologia é uma ciência ambiental integrativa que estuda os eventos vegetativos e reprodutivos das plantas e a sua relação com o clima. Estudos fenológicos com samambaias têm sido realizados ao longo do território brasileiro há cerca de 36 anos, com plantas monitoradas principalmente nas regiões sul e nordeste do país. Diversos enfoques podem ser dados ao monitoramento fenológico, visando entender a influência do clima no desencadeamento das fenofases, o crescimento e o desenvolvimento das plantas. Desta forma, por meio de extensa revisão na literatura científica, este artigo objetiva abordar e construir um cenário fenológico brasileiro para as espécies de samambaias e licófitas monitoradas no país, além de compilar as abordagens metodológicas necessárias para alcançar as respostas fenológicas dessas plantas, assim como novas perspectivas de pesquisa e lacunas no campo do conhecimento a serem preenchidas.    Fern and lycophyte phenology in Brazil: a methodological and ecological approach A B S T R A C TFerns are seedless vascular plants that are found from tropics to boreal region and occupy from understory to arborescent strata. Phenology is an integrative environmental science that studies the vegetative and reproductive events of plants and their relation to the climate. Phenological studies with ferns have been carried out along Brazilian territory for about 36 years, with plants monitored mainly in the southern and northeastern regions of the country. Several approaches can be given to phenological monitoring, in order to understand the influence of climate on the triggers of phenophases, the growth and development of plants. Thus, through an extensive review in the scientific literature, this article aims to approach and to construe a Brazilian phenological scenario for the fern and lycophyte species monitored in the country. In addition, to compile the methodological approaches necessary to reach the phenological responses of these plants, as well as new research perspectives and to indicate gaps in the field of knowledge to be fulfilled.   Key-words: Climate, Phenophase, Monitoring.
Contribuições para o Conhecimento de Fungos (Ascomycota) em Mauritia flexuosa L.f. e Acrocomia intumescens Drude, Brasil (Contributions to the knowledge of fungi (Ascomycota) in Mauritia flexuosa L.f. and Acrocomia intumescens Drude, Brazil)
Authors: Vitória Nadja Santos , Santos Maiara Araújo Lima dos , Bezerra José Luiz
Published: November 2019

A Mata Atlântica é um bioma conhecido pela riqueza de espécies. No entanto, pesquisas de caráter taxonômico envolvendo fungos em espécies de Arecaceae (palmeiras) ainda são limitadas, deixando uma lacuna ao conhecimento quanto à micota existente nesse domínio. Deste modo, o objetivo deste artigo foi realizar um estudo de fungos que colonizam as palmeiras Mauritia flexuosa (buriti) e Acrocomia intumescens (macaíba) em fragmentos de Mata Atlântica nos municípios de Recife, Cabo de Santo Agostinho e Tamandaré - Pernambuco. Os fungos detectados pela análise foram Capsulospora brunneispora, Didymosphaeria sp., Glonium sp., Hypoxylon monticulosum, Linocarpon verminosum, Hypocrea sp. e Botryosphaeria rhodina. Os dados obtidos, neste estudo, ampliaram o conhecimento sobre os Ascomycota associados à individuos da familia Arecaceae no Brasil. The Atlantic Forest is a biome known for its species richness. However, taxonomic studies involving fungi in Arecaceae species (palm trees) are still limited, leaving a gap to the knowledge about the existence of the mycota in this domain. Thus, the objective of this article was to study fungi that colonize Mauritia flexuosa (buriti) and Acrocomia intumescens (macaíba) palms in fragments of Atlantic Forest in  Recife, Cabo de Santo Agostinho and Tamandaré – Pernambuco municipalities. The fungi detected by the analysis were Capsulospora brunneispora, Didymosphaeria sp., Glonium sp., Hypoxylon monticulosum, Linocarpon verminosum, Hypocrea sp. and Botryosphaeria rhodina. The data obtained, in this study, increased the knowledge about the Ascomycota associated to individuals of the Arecaceae family in Brazil.Keywords: Atlantic Forest, microfungi, conservation, plants.
Sistemas ambientais, vulnerabilidade ambiental e uso e ocupação da sub-bacia hidrográfica do riacho Santa Rosa – Nordeste do Brasil (Environmental systems, vulnerability environmental and use and occupation of Santa Rosa river basin- Northeast Brazil)
Authors: Costa Luis Ricardo Fernandes da , Oliveira Vládia Pinto Vidal de
Published: November 2019

O trabalho, com base nos estudos integrados, discute elementos que proporcionam subsídios para o diagnóstico ambiental integrado, caracteriza os sistemas ambientais, a vulnerabilidade ambiental e uso e ocupação da sub-bacia hidrográfica do riacho Santa Rosa. As bases conceituais estão elencadas na concepção holística, orientada para uma visão integrativa dos elementos da paisagem. Do ponto de vista metodológico o trabalho foi executado em três etapas: 1 - análise de material bibliográfico, cartográfico e imagens de satélite; 2 - produção de mapas para auxílio no campo e 3 - trabalhos de campo para a comprovação dos dados e correção e adequação do material cartográfico produzido. Os sistemas ambientais caracterizados pelos sertões ainda são os sistemas ambientais mais vulneráveis à desertificação do ponto de vista geoambiental, com o agravante dessas áreas historicamente serem utilizadas para a subsistência local, fruto de diversos vetores de degradação.   A B S T R A C TThe work, based on integrated studies, discusses elements that provide grants for environmental assessment integrated, featuring environmental systems, environmental vulnerability, use, and occupation of the area. The conceptual bases are listed in the holistic approach, geared to an integrative view of landscape elements. From a methodological point of view, the work was carried out in five stages: bibliographic material analysis, mapping and satellite imagery; production of maps to aid in the field; fieldwork for the verification of the data and accuracy and adequacy of the produced cartographic material. Environmental systems characterized by hinterlands are still the most vulnerable areas to the desertification of geo-environmental point of view, with the aggravation of the areas traditionally used for local livelihoods because of various vectors of degradation.Keywords: Semiarid landscape. Environmental Systems. Environmental vulnerability. Use and occupation of land.
“I really didn’t have any problems with the male-female thing until …”: Successful Women’s Experiences in IT Organizations
Authors: Demaiter Erin I , Adams Tracey L.
Published: November 2019

The gendered nature of organizations limits women’s opportunities for advancement. While women have made inroads into many male-dominated jobs, studies suggest they can be marginalized within masculine workplace cultures. In this paper, we examine the experiences of eleven women who have had successful careers in the male-dominated information technology field, to explore their perceptions of the barriers and opportunities women face. We find that our respondents have a tendency to downplay the significance of gender, even as they provide evidence that gender has shaped their careers. We argue that their reluctance to see how gender conditions women’s careers, combined with the technical nature of their field, may have facilitated their success, even though these factors serve as barriers for other women, and prevent meaningful change.
From Protest to Partisan Politics:When and How Collective Actors Cross the Line? Sociological Perspective on Québec Solidaire
Authors: Dufour Pascale
Published: November 2019

This article presents an analytical framework tracing the birth of Québec Solidaire (QS), a self-proclaimed left political party founded in February 2006. We explore the issue by taking into account the internal dynamics of organizations as well as the global political dynamics that have coursed through Quebec in the last 10 years. We propose a sociological reading emphasizing the changes in the balance of power among the main political and social actors. At each of the poles of political representation (electoral democracy pole, participative democracy pole, social democracy pole and protest democracy pole), a disruption in the balance of power between the actors concerned is at the origin of the emergence of Québec Solidaire. Thus, the history of QS is a strong indicator of social and political transformations of Quebec society since the mid nineties.
Engaged, Practical Intellectualism: John Porter and ‘New Liberal’ Public Sociology
Authors: Helmes-Hayes Richard
Published: November 2019

The debate initiated by Michael Burawoy’s 2004 Presidential Address to the American Sociological Association, “For Public Sociology,” has been a ‘public good’ (2005a; see also 2004abc, 2005bcdefg, 2006, 2007abc, 2008). Burawoy provoked sociologists around the world into revisiting the fundamental question “What is the nature and purpose of the discipline?”, and the variety of responses they have crafted is remarkable. Whatever the views individual scholars might hold, the discipline as a whole is deeply, inherently, and unavoidably political. Many of his critics have commented on the fact that it incongruous for him to call for a rejuvenated, highly politicized public sociology and simultaneously claim that such an entity could realistically involve relationships of “synergy,” “reciprocal interdependence,” and “organic solidarity” with the other three types (or “faces”) of sociology, including professional sociology It is axiomatic – part of the conventional wisdom of the discipline – that professional sociologists cannot accept the politicization of the research process. In order to remain scientific, professional sociology must stand in an unalterably adversarial relationship with the value-laden radical/ critical sociology that constitutes the basis for Burawoy’s vision of a properly constituted public sociology.
What Do Public Sociologists Do? A Critique of Burawoy
Authors: Goldberg Avi , Van den Berg Axel
Published: November 2019

Michael Burawoy certainly seems to have the requisite organizational and marketing savvy to be a successful ‘public sociologist.’ Preaching from a few well-chosen pulpits, the ASA Presidency first among them, he has almost singlehandedly created a multinational cottage industry busily debating his ideas about the future of our discipline. The responses have been as varied as they have been numerous. While many have been quite critical, the criticisms have originated from a bewildering range of often entirely opposite positions on the ideological-philosophical spectrum, as well as from every imaginable position in between. Burawoy himself takes this multiplicity of position-takings to be evidence for the plausibility of his own ideas about different kinds of sociology and the possibility of a fruitful, collaborative division of labour between them (Burawoy 2007: 246). But we suspect it is more likely simply an expression of the depth and the breadth of our discord concerning the basic question of what we want with our discipline .