bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Optical Properties of Tuned Double Quantum Well Under the Electric Field
Authors: KASAPOĞLU Esin
Published: September 2018

In this study, the effects of the electric field
and structure-tune parameter on the linear, third order nonlinear and total
absorption coefficients for transitions between the first three bound states of
an electron confined within the tuned GaAs/ GaAlAs double quantum well are
investigated. The obtained results show that the absorption spectra is
susceptible to the structure parameter and the electric field. By changing the
structure parameter and intensity of the electric field, it can be adjusted a
blue or red shift in the absorption spectra according to purpose and these
results can be used to tune and control the optical properties of tuned double
quantum well.
Perinatal outcome in pregnancy complicated with oligohydramnios at term
Authors: Kumar Abhijeet , Rao P. S. , Kumar Sanjeev , Mitra Binay
Published: September 2018

Background: Oligohydramnios is defined as AFI of less or equal to five cm. Various methods like NST, acoustic stimulation, and fetal Doppler velocimetry are helpful in assessment of fetal wellbeing and identifying those pregnancies at risk of adverse perinatal outcome. This study was undertaken to know the adverse perinatal outcome in pregnant women with oligohydramnios at term and to evaluate the value of AFI in predicting the subsequent fetal dis-tress and caesarean delivery.Methods: Analysis of pregnancy outcome in 50 cases with diagnosis of oligohydramnios by USG after 37 completed weeks of gestation compared with 50 controls with no oligohydramnios and matched for other variables. There were some inclusion and exclusion criteria used. The results were statistically analysed using parameters like mean, standard deviation and chi square test sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV were used.Results: There was significant difference between two groups in occurrence of non-reactive and re-active NST pattern. There is increased incidence of labour induction in women with AFI ≤5cm as compared with women with AFI >5cm. Increased occurrence of LBW (≤2.5kg) in women with oligohydraminos and increased LSCS rates in pregnancy complicated by oligohydramnios were observed.Conclusions: An AFI of ≤ 5cm detected after 37 weeks of gestation is an indicator of adverse perinatal outcome. AFI can be used as an adjunct to other fetal surveillance methods. AFI is a valuable screening test for predicting fetal distress in labour requiring caesarean section.
The relationship between intimate partner violence and postpartum depression in Osogbo, Nigeria
Authors: Mapayi Boladale , Abiodun Afolabi B. , Mosanya Julianah T. , Adeomi Adeleye A.
Published: September 2018

Background: Postpartum depression is the most prevalent postpartum mental health problem. Risk factors for postpartum depression include psychosocial stressors. One of these psychosocial stressors could be intimate partner violence. Co-occurrence of intimate partner violence and postpartum depression is considered deadly co morbidity because it can increase the risk of homicide and suicide. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between intimate partner violence and depression among postnatal women attending postnatal and infant welfare clinics of LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Osogbo.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 220 postpartum women who attended postnatal and infant welfare clinics of LAUTECH Teaching Hospital in Osogbo using Composite Abuse Scale (CAS), Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and Socio-demographic questionnaire.  Respondents that were found to be EPDS positive as well as 10% of EPDS negative respondents were further assessed with Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) (depression subscale) to diagnose depression.Results: Respondents that experienced intimate partner violence were five times as likely to have postpartum depression compared to those that did not experience IPV. Logistic regression showed that intimate partner violence independently predicted postpartum depression in respondents (OR 4.799, CI 1.844-12.493).Conclusions: Postpartum depression was significantly higher among women that experienced intimate partner violence. This observation has implications for mental health of women, therefore, any woman with suspected postpartum depression should be asked about IPV as this could be a pointer to IPV.
Prediction of successful vaginal birth after caesarean section based on Flamm and Geiger scoring system a prospective observational study
Authors: Sahu Rajshree , Chaudhary Naimaa , Sharma Asha
Published: September 2018

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the adequacy of Flamm and Geiger scoring system in prediction of successful vaginal birth after caesarean section.Methods: A prospective observational study was carried out on 75 pregnant women with previous one caesarean section in department of obstetrics and Gynecology, St Stephen’s hospital, New Delhi over a period of one year.Results: In the present study, out of 75 patients, 40% patients had successful VBAC and 60% patients had emergency LSCS. Among successful VBAC 70% patients had spontaneous vaginal delivery, while 23.3% patients had vacuum assisted and 6.7% had forceps assisted vaginal delivery. Most of the patients with total Flamm and Geiger score < 3 at the time of admission had emergency caesarean section while most of the patients with score >4 had successful VBAC. There were 53.3%, 75%, 85.7% and 100% probabilities of Successful VBAC with total score 4,5,6 and >8 respectively.  Mean score for successful VBAC was 5±1.66and for emergency caesarean was 2.97±0.83.Conclusions: As total Flamm and Geiger score increases, a chance of successful VBAC increases. Application of Flamm and Geiger scoring gives fare judgment of successful vaginal birth in TOLAC and reduces the rate of failed trial leading to emergency caesarean section, thus improving outcome in a trial of labor.
Retrospective analysis of stillbirth at a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Gautam Sarika , Rani Vandana , Dalal Monika
Published: September 2018

Background: Stillbirth is a matter of concern for mother and family as it leads to mental trauma and requires a supportive counselling about the cause of death, management of current pregnancy and future of next pregnancy.Methods: Present retrospective observational study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital over a period of 3 years which include 1765 females who had foetal death. Pregnancy of ≥28 week or fetal weight ≥1000 gram were taken as inclusion criteria.Results: Total number of births in above said period were 32085 and number of total stillbirth reported were 1765 that is 5.5% of total birth. Maximum cases had their first pregnancy (45.3%) and of were of 20 to 25-year age group (61.02%), and most of them were illiterate (63.96%) and belong to low socioeconomic status (95.8%). The causes for stillbirth were divided into four groups - medical, obstetrical, placental and unexplained causes which were 6.96%, 31.38%, 14.10%, and 47.53% respectively. Management of stillbirth was done as per standard protocol for the department and 90.9% cases had vaginal deliveries, 8.8% cases had caesarean section, and 0.16% had operative vaginal delivery.Conclusions: Stillbirth is a hidden component of new born health status which is often neglected when we talk about perinatal mortality and infant mortality. Majority of case had hypertensive disorders of pregnancy followed by antepartum haemorrhage, infection and congenital malformations.
Effect of antibiotics on inflammatory marker (IL-6) and perinatal outcomes in women with preterm premature rupture of membranes
Authors: Arora Ashima , Biswas Ratna , Dubey Bhawna , Goswami Binita , Saxena Sonal
Published: September 2018

Background: The aim is to study the effect of antibiotics on inflammatory marker (IL-6) and perinatal outcomes in women with preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM).Methods: 60 women with PPROM at 28–34 weeks of gestation were enrolled in the study. All the women were given antibiotics as per hospital protocol and were subjected to blood sampling for Interleukin -6(IL-6) at admission, delivery and umbilical cord blood. IL-6 levels were assessed for associations with adverse perinatal outcomes and the effect of antibiotic treatment on IL-6 and perinatal outcomes were studied. The data were analyzed using t test and χ2 test.Results: Increased level of IL-6 was associated with chorioamnionitis and neonatal sepsis (p<0.001). High level of IL-6 led to early delivery and complete course of antibiotics suppressed IL-6 (p<0.001) and clinical chorioamnionitis in women with PROM. Full course of antibiotics also decreased the admission rate of babies to neonatal intensive care unit and suppressed respiratory distress syndrome, neonatal sepsis.Conclusions: Increased level of IL-6 is seen in women with chorioamnionitis and neonatal sepsis. Antibiotics suppress the IL-6 levels, chorioamnionitis and neonatal sepsis.
Rising trend of caesarean section in a tertiary hospital over half decade: a retrospective study
Authors: Qazi Mahvish , Saqib Najmus
Published: September 2018

Background: Cesarean section (CS) rates are increasing worldwide; however, it can lead to significant increase in maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to determine the rates and trend of cesarean sections in Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir), India.Methods: This was a retrospective hospital record-based study done in patients who were admitted in Government Medical College Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) India in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology during the study period from Jan 2012 to Dec 2017 and data of CS was collected. The trends and indications for CS over the 5-year period were analyzed with SPSS 12.0 software.Results: During the study period, annual number of deliveries in GMC Jammu increased from 14592 (2012) to 20417 (2017). CS rates increased from 4817 (33.01%) to 8378 (41.03%) with a hike of 8.02%. Commonest indication for CS was post CS pregnancies (25.43%-34.24%) followed by non-progress of labor (NPOL), fetal distress, breech presentation, antepartum hemorrhage, cephalo-pelvic disproportion (CPD) and severe pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH).Conclusions: This study indicates that rapid socio-economic changes and the outlook towards medical intervention by the women, families and society are largely responsible for rising trend of CS. Other factors that have been reported for this are fear of pain; concerns about genital modifications after vaginal delivery; misconception that CS is safer for the baby; fear of medical litigation and lower tolerance to any complications or outcomes other than the perfect baby are responsible for the current high incidence of caesarean section in many states and urban centres with post cesarean pregnancy being the largest contributor. From doctors point of view, it is a defensive medicine to have better outcome.
Knowledge, perceptions and practices of menstrual hygiene among degree college students in Guntur city of Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: Balla Christina Patricia , Nallapu Samson Sanjeeva Rao
Published: September 2018

Background: The unmet menstrual hygiene needs of young girls in India restrict their mobility and daily activities. Taboos and socio-cultural restrictions contribute to poor knowledge and practices leading to adverse health outcomes. This study is set to look at the knowledge, perceptions and practices concerning menstruation among college going girls.Methods: This study was conducted with 254-degree college students from a women’s degree college in Guntur city. After assuring adequate confidentiality, a self-administered questionnaire was administered to each participant. The information obtained was entered and analysed in MS excel. Important findings were subjected to statistical tests like Chi square and Z test for significance testing at 5% LOS.Results: Mother’s education was significantly related to the girls’ knowledge about menses (2 16.6, p 0.00002). A positive perception of menses was associated with good knowledge about it. (p < 0.00001).  Complaints related to menses were also associated with good knowledge scores (2 9.8, p 0.002). Absenteeism during periods was 81.5%, the causes being pain 60.4%, heavy bleeding 31.4%, both pain and heavy bleeding 4.8% and nausea 3.4%.Conclusions: The associated symptoms of menstruation need to be addressed in schools and colleges and in their respective homes. Ensuring availability of sanitary products, water, privacy and appropriate waste disposal in all public services and institutions can address the challenges.
A retrospective study of endometrial histopathology in abnormal uterine bleeding patients
Authors: Varun Neha , Gupta Nidhi , Khan Sana
Published: September 2018

Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is one of the most commonly encountered gynecological problem and almost 33 % of women in gynecological outpatient department presented with abnormal uterine bleeding. Dilatation and curettage (D and C) have been the main diagnostic procedure in the evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding patients for decades. The objective of the present study was to analyze the different types of endometrial histopathology of patients presented with the abnormal uterine bleeding and its correlation with the different types of abnormal uterine bleedingMethods: This is a retrospective study, conducted in a medical college in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology over a period of one year from June ’17 to June ’18. All cases of AUB more than 35 years of the age group who underwent D and C procedure were included in this study. Total 100 patients were analyzed.Results: Total 100 patients were analyzed. Age group ranges from 35-58 years and most common age group presenting with AUB was 35-39 years. The most common presenting complaint was menorrhagia 54% (54/100). Histopathology of endometrium showed non-organic causes in 80% (80/100) of AUB patients and the remaining 20% (20/100) had organic causes. Most common endometrial histopathology among non-organic causes was proliferative endometrium 43.75% (35/80) and the most common organic cause was endometrial polyp 40% (8/20). Endometrial hyperplasia was found in 30% (6/20) and endometrial carcinoma was found in 20% (4/20) of cases among organic causes.Conclusions: D and C is the useful and the cost-effective diagnostic procedure in the evaluation of AUB. Histopathological evaluation of endometrial samples is especially indicated in AUB patients to rule out carcinoma and preneoplastic conditions as histopathology is 100% diagnostic in cases of endometrial hyperplasia and carcinoma.
A study on training frontline health workers for prevention, early recognition and treatment or transfer of women with post-partum haemorrhage using mamanatalie
Authors: Vadvadgi Nikhita B. , Shailaja Nageshu , Krishna Lingegowda , Krishna Kirtan
Published: September 2018

Background: The objective of the present study was to train frontline health workers (FHW) on prevention, early recognition and treatment/transfer of women with post-partum haemorrhage using mamanatalie and to compare their pre-training and post training knowledge and skills, and to reassess the knowledge and skills of the trainees after six months.Methods: Training of 159 FHW belonging to the nine Primary Health Centres (PHC) of Kuppam constituency was conducted using mamanatalie. Pre and post training knowledge and skill assessment were compared using questionnaires and the mamanatalie. Reassessment of knowledge and skill was done after six months.Results: Among 159 participants 93% scored more, 3% scored same and 4% scored lesser in post training when compared to pre-training test. In the follow up knowledge assessment after six months 73 trainees were lost for follow up, among the remaining, 8% scored more, 16% scored same and 76% scored less when compared to the post training test. However, the follow up scores were higher than the pre-training scores. In the skill test, 82% scored more than 80%. Four trainees were lost for follow up skill assessment, among the remaining, 16% scored more, 23% scored same and 61% scored less when compared to the initial skill test scoresConclusions: The training increased knowledge, skill and confidence among the trainees. It has the potential to lead to improved clinical outcomes, especially in the rural areas. Revision sessions may help in better retention of knowledge and skill.
Study on knowledge and practice of screening for cervical cancer among women from rural communities in central Kerala, India
Authors: Jayaprakash Megha , Eralil Georgy Joy , Jose Rajany , K. R. Radha , A. G. Vijilakshmi , Ambikabhai P. G.
Published: September 2018

Background: Early detection of cervical cancer is possible with Pap smear tests. The proportion of women who undergo Pap smear testing ranges from 68% to 84% in developed countries as compared to India where the rates range from 2.6% to 6.9% among women in communities. This study is to assess the knowledge of women about cervical cancer, its screening, role of doctor and source of information.Methods: Cross-sectional study – observational study of Women attending gynecology camps/op clinics held in rural areas of Ernakulam and Thrissur who are between 25 and 65 years of age Non-random sampling with Sequential inclusion of the women who met the study criteria. A questionnaire devised collecting Basic sociodemographic profile like age, parity, educational qualification, Questions to assess knowledge about symptoms of cervical cancer Questions to assess the knowledge about cervical cancer screening and prevention doctor as Source of knowledge from the subjects. Correct response for questions carried score of 1 mark. So, the maximum was 6 and minimum was 0. The knowledge was graded as: <2 being poor knowledge; 2-5 being satisfactory knowledge and ≥5 being good knowledge.Results: 32.9% of women identified discharge per vaginum as the most common symptom. When 50.9% thought multiparity was a risk factor 30% identified early sexual activity. 2.3% women knew that pas smear screening has to be done repeatedly. 8.3% of participants already had screening done. Only 8.3%of doctors advised pap screening during their consultations. Uptake of pap smear after awareness program was 100%.Conclusions: Awareness classes are needed for increasing the coverage for pap smear screening. The women should be educated about cervical cancer, its screening methods and the facilities available for screening in the hospitals. An Information Leaflet has to be provided to these women in the local language. Training programs should be conducted for general practitioners and gynecologists to conduct awareness classes for the public and also to motivate women to undergo screening at every possible opportunity.
Obstetric Doppler studies in prediction of perinatal outcome in intrauterine growth restriction
Authors: Gaikwad Pradip R. , Zaidi Sarah , Rana Meenakshi , Suryakar Vidyadhar
Published: September 2018

Background: Fetal surveillance of the pregnancies that are complicated by IUGR is essential to improve fetal outcome. Colour Doppler studies of uteroplacental and fetoplacental circulation are useful in identification of hypoxemic status of the fetus and allows timely intervention in at risk fetuses. The present study was aimed to know the significance of colour Doppler studies in intrauterine growth restriction cases and to correlate with the perinatal outcome thus to offer better strategies for early diagnosis of compromised fetus and timely intervention.Methods: This was a prospective study of 125 singleton pregnancies in the third trimester with IUGR. The results of last Doppler ultrasound within one week of delivery were used for analysis. Adverse perinatal outcome was studied in the form of emergency cesarean section for fetal distress, meconium stained amniotic fluid, Apgar at 5 min <7, NICU admission and perinatal mortality (stillbirths and neonatal death). Sensitivity, Specificity, Positive Predictive Value (PPV), Negative Predictive Value (NPV) and Diagnostic accuracy of various Doppler parameters were calculated after comparing with standard.Results: In the present study 63 patients had one or more adverse perinatal outcome parameter. The diagnostic accuracy of umbilical artery was more (71.20%) than other parameters in predicting adverse perinatal outcome. Middle cerebral artery RI was having highest specificity and positive predictive value of 100% than any other parameter in predicting adverse perinatal outcome. Patients with AEDF and REDF had 33.3% and 50% perinatal deaths respectively.Conclusions: Middle cerebral artery Doppler studies shown more specificity and positive predictive value than umbilical artery Doppler in prediction of adverse perinatal outcome.
Efficacy and safety of mifepristone-misoprostol combination with extraamniotic ethacridine lactate-misoprostol for termination of second trimester pregnancy
Authors: G. Hemavathi , C. Jagruthi
Published: September 2018

Background: Mid trimester termination of pregnancy is one of the most controversial areas of gynecological practice. It has moral, emotional, social and technical issues. This study was designed for comparison of efficacy and safety of Mifepristone-Misoprostol combination with exrtaamniotic Ethacridine Lactate-misoprostol for termination of second trimester pregnancy.Methods: The present was undertaken among the patients admitted to hospitals attached to J.J.M. Medical College; Bapuji hospital, Women and Children hospital and Chigateri general hospital Davangere during the study period   from November 2016 - October 2017.  Patients coming for second trimester abortion to above mentioned hospitals were assigned serial number from 1 to 80 and all patients with even number will be allocated to group 1 and all patients with odd number will be allocated in group 2, each group comprising 40 women each.Results: Majority of the cases in both the groups were between 21-25 yrs. Majority of the cases in both the groups were multigravidas. 11 cases from group 1 and 12 cases from group 2 were of gestational age between 14-16 wks. 29 cases from group 1 and 28 cases from group 2 were of gestational age between 18-20 wks. In the present study the mean induction abortion interval for group 1 was 19.56±1.82 hours and group 2 was 14.13±2.72 hours. This was statistically significant. Of the 40 cases in each group, 37 had complete abortion i.e. 92.5% 3 cases (7.5%) from both the groups had incomplete abortion. The side effects were relatively more in more in group 1 when compared to group 2.Conclusions: It was concluded that with this combination success rate was high (92.5 %), with Short induction abortion interval, less rate of incomplete abortion without any major complications.
Primary ovarian leiomyoma in young woman with premature ovarian failure
Authors: Chaudhary Vidhi , Aggarwal Kiran , Nangia Anita
Published: September 2018

Authors present a rare case of primary ovarian leiomyoma in a young female with premature ovarian failure. A 39-year-old female with premature ovarian failure presented with large unilateral adnexal mass, with mildly elevated CA-125 levels, underwent staging laparotomy where the left ovarian mass along with tubes was removed. Contralateral ovary and uterus were preserved.  Final diagnosis was Primary ovarian leiomyoma on histopathology and immunohistochemical analysis. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult with solid ovarian tumors. In presence of mildly elevated CA-125 and negative tumor markers, ovarian leiomyoma must be considered as a differential diagnosis and conservative surgery be planned as these patients are desirous of future fertility options. Definitive diagnosis is confirmed by histopathology and immunohistochemical analysis.
Delayed interval twin delivery of a fetus with a favourable neonatal outcome after a preterm delivery of the first twin: a case report
Authors: PaiDhungat Nitin P. , Kamble Tejaswi D. , Bapat Alka C.
Published: September 2018

Assisted reproductive techniques have proved to be a boon for infertile couples. With advent of newer techniques, the incidence of successful multiple pregnancies has also risen. Considering the emotional and financial aspects of the treatment and the risk of preterm delivery in such cases, our intent is not only to salvage one of the twins in case of unfortunate preterm delivery of the other but also to deliver a viable second twin with better chance of survival and favourable neonatal outcome. The current case describes a 34-year woman with previous 2 failed IVF conceptions, on external progesterone support, carrying a twin gestation in preterm labour. Upon the inadvertent delivery of the first twin, a cervical cerclage was done, and she was given conservative management, including bed rest and head low position in view of short cervix, with an aim to delay the delivery of the other. An interval of 66 days was achieved with surgical as well as medical management, following which a healthy second twin was born.
Clinical study of 100 cases of hoarseness of voice: a hospital based study
Authors: Gupta Anchal , Jamwal Padam Singh
Published: September 2018

Background: Hoarseness is defined as roughness of voice resulting from variations of periodicity or intensity of consecutive sound waves. Hoarseness is a symptom not a disease.

Methods: The present study was carried out in the Department of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, SMGS Hospital, Jammu over a period of 2 years from March 2016 to February 2018. During this period the patients who presented with hoarseness of voice were evaluated.  

Results: Total 100 cases were studied. Average age group was found to be between 15-85 years. The number of female patients were 36 (36%) and male 64 (64%). In the present series the most common lesion was vocal nodule (30%) followed by vocal polyp (23%), squamous cell carcinoma (16%), papilloma (10%), Reinkes oedema (9%), keratosis (7%), vocal cord paralysis (4%) and laryngeal tuberculosis (1%).

Conclusions: Hoarseness is a common symptom of laryngeal dysfunction. The micro laryngeal surgery is a minimally invasive procedure used to correct voice disorder or other problems affecting the larynx.
ENTRE LIVROS E JORNAIS: UM PANORAMA DA PRODUÇÃO DOS JORNALISTAS-ESCRITORES
Authors: Marchetto Arthur Breccio
Published: September 2018

O trabalho apresenta uma revisão bibliográfica sobre as aproximações e os distanciamentos do jornalismo e da literatura, se referindo principalmente ao trabalho dos jornalistas-escritores. A retomada é organizada em cinco períodos: os primórdios das publicações impressas brasileiras, a organização do campo intelectual, a modernização do campo literário, a produção intelectual na ditadura e, principalmente, a reorganização da produção dos jornalistas-escritores depois de diversas mudanças causadas pela ascensão das mídias digitais. A intenção do artigo é estabelecer um panorama na história da produção intelectual localizada no espaço tênue entre o jornalismo e a literatura.
JORNALISMO E LITERATURA: ANÁLISE DO LIVRO-REPORTAGEM ESTAÇÃO CARANDIRU, DE DRÁUZIO VARELLA
Authors: Picanço Simas Hellen Cristina , Pontes Araújo Daiane , Gonçalves Modesto Fábio
Published: September 2018

Esta pesquisa caracteriza o tipo de narrador presente na obra Estação Carandiru, de Dráuzio Varella, discutindo as convergências e as divergências entre Jornalismo e Literatura. Inicialmente faremos um breve resgate histórico sobre o New Journalism e discorreremos sobre a prática jornalística na produção de livro-reportagem. O corpus de estudo é formado pelo livro Estação Carandiru, de Dráuzio Varella, publicado em 1999 pela editora Companhia das Letras. A metodologia baseou-se em uma revisão bibliográfica e pesquisa de caráter qualitativo, tendo como base teórica os estudos propostos por Felipe Pena (2006), Edivaldo Pereira Lima (2009), Rildo Cosson (2007), Marcelo Bulhões (2007) e Maria Ligia Chiappini Moraes Leite (2002). A partir da pesquisa realizada, conclui-se que o Jornalismo Literário ainda é pouco produzido pelos jornalistas contemporâneos, por estes ainda estarem influenciados pelo Jornalismo Norte americano, em que valorizam o lide, o imediatismo, pautado na veiculação de informação em tempo real.
PERSONAGENS JORNALISTAS NA LITERATURA DA DÉCADA DE 1970: UMA ANÁLISE DO ROMANCE A FESTA
Authors: Quintino Felipe
Published: September 2018

Este artigo aborda aspectos das relações possíveis entre jornalismo e literatura no período da ditadura militar no Brasil, como a participação de profissionais da imprensa na escrita de ficção e a presença do jornalista como personagem de narrativas literárias. Essas questões serão discutidas e analisadas a partir do romance A Festa, escrito por Ivan Ângelo e publicado em 1976. As características dos três jornalistas retratados no livro, a capacidade de o romance apresentar os meandros da imprensa e os indícios do momento político foram abordados neste artigo. Constatou-se a pluralidade de visões da figura do jornalista, abrindo caminhos para uma gama de sentidos sobre o lugar social da imprensa e de seus profissionais, bem como diversas formas de mobilização da memória sobre o jornalismo e o momento histórico. 
ADAPTAÇÃO E ROTEIRO
Authors: Devides Dílson César
Published: September 2018

O presente texto visa levantar algumas discussões acerca das adaptações, sobretudo da adaptação literária, para outros suportes, nomeadamente o cinema, a TV e os videogames. Reuniu-se e comparou-se os posicionamentos da teórica Linda Hutcheon e de roteiristas como Field, Rey, Comparato e McKee, sobre o processo adaptativo, principalmente no vetor literatura→cinema, no entanto não se excluiu outras mídias. Constatou-se que o posicionamento teórico, por vezes, destoa do prático, este preocupado com o público, a produção, por fim, a viabilidade técnica e econômica do produto audiovisual.
FRAGMENTOS DE QUEM ESPERA, UMA LEITURA DE "A DOR", DE MARGUERITHE DURAS
Authors: Magno F. dos Santos Natasha
Published: September 2018

Esta comunicação visa a análise da obra testemunhal A dor, de Marguerite Duras e pretende refletir sobre a questão da “mímesis”, a partir do tema paradigmático sobre a escrita de si, com base nas discussões que permeiam a crítica literária e nas relações íntimas entre a teoria da escrita autobiográfica, dentro do contexto da teoria que envolve o testemunho. Irá se tratar da obra propondo um confronto entre sua análise com o conceito atualmente predominante quanto ao teor testemunhal, as escritas de si os limites da representação, principalmente formulados por Adorno, Walter Benjamin e por outros teóricos que contemplam essa temática. Em A dor, Marguerite Duras mescla suas experiências pessoais e a ficção para mostrar como era o cotidiano de uma mulher antes, durante e depois da segunda guerra. O foco do livro acontece fora do campo de batalha, e revela um universo individual da autora e – de certa maneira representativo de outras mulheres, que esperaram informações dos milhares que foram deportados para os campos de concentração. A angústia da separação, a ausência de informações e a luta da resistência francesa contra a ocupação alemã, são temas importantes da sua obra e apontam como uma guerra modifica cruelmente uma mulher.
CORSÁRIO E POLEMISTA: PASOLINI NOS JORNAIS ITALIANOS DOS ANOS 1970
Authors: Tavares Alves Cláudia
Published: September 2018

Até os dias de hoje, o escritor italiano Pier Paolo Pasolini é conhecido como um dos mais importantes intelectuais que refletiram sobre a sociedade italiana dos anos 1970. Apesar de vários outros intelectuais também terem se empenhado em compreender as mudanças econômicas, políticas e culturais que estavam ocorrendo na Itália, seus escritos jornalísticos dessa época se tornaram responsáveis pela popularização de sua figura pública, a qual esteve sempre atrelada a constatações polêmicas e denúncias controversas. Com base nessa noção de pensador polemista atribuída a Pasolini, o presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar sua atuação em jornais italianos de grande circulação, partindo da suposição de que há particularidades em seu jornalismo que o colocam em um lugar de destaque, sobretudo em relação ao intenso debate que ocorria entre diversos escritores nesses jornais de amplo alcance. A hipótese de partida é que as particularidades do jornalismo de Pasolini devam ser buscadas levando em consideração não somente as palavras do próprio escritor, mas também o debate político-cultural que circulava pelas páginas dos jornais e o jogo de relações que se cria.
Estrutura de Controle Hierárquico para o Paralelismo de UPS de Dupla Conversão com Equalização das Temperaturas dos Capacitores dos Barramentos CC
Authors: Venturini William A. , Lenz João Manoel , Jank Henrique , Bisogno Fábio E. , Pinheiro José R.
Published: September 2018

Este trabalho propõe uma estrutura de controle hierárquico que permite realizar a equalização das temperaturas internas dos capacitores de barramento de UPSs conectadas em paralelo. Os capacitores eletrolíticos, usualmente utilizados em barramentos CC, são um dos principais responsáveis por falhas em sistemas de conversão de energia, sendo que a vida útil destes componentes é sensível a elevadas temperaturas de operação. Neste sentido, com o intuito de aumentar a vida útil de sistemas ininterruptos de energia conectados em paralelo, este trabalho propõe a adição de uma malha de controle que, através da medição indireta das temperaturas das UPSs, gerencia a potência ativa que cada UPS deve fornecer, a fim de equalizar as temperaturas dos capacitores. Resultados hardware-in-the-loop são adquiridos considerando duas UPSs monofásicas de 10 kVA conectadas em paralelo e localizadas em ambientes com temperaturas distintas, comprovando o bom desempenho e a viabilidade da proposta.
Inversor Boost a Capacitor Chaveado Conectado à Rede Elétrica
Authors: Andrade Jéssika M. de , Silva Gilberto V. , Coelho Roberto F. , Lazzarin Telles B.
Published: September 2018

Neste artigo propõe-se o emprego do inversor boost diferencial a capacitor chaveado (SCDBI) em aplicações que requerem conexão com a rede elétrica. O SCDBI é um inversor elevador, cujo ganho pode ser aumentado a partir da adição de células a capacitor chaveado, e possui saída em tensão, o que permite injetar correntes na rede com baixa ondulação usando apenas um filtro L. Esses atributos favorecem o emprego da topologia em sistemas de estágio único, onde a tensão de entrada é menor que o valor de pico da tensão de saída. Alguns dos desafios atrelados ao uso do SCDBI estão relacionados à característica de ganho não linear e aos modelos dinâmicos de ordem elevada. Neste artigo, é proposta uma modelagem simplificada e uma técnica de linearização estática, que possibilitam a utilização de um controlador proporcional-integral e uma malha de feedforward para controlar a corrente injetada na rede elétrica. O trabalho também aborda a análise estática do conversor com modulação unipolar e apresenta os procedimentos de dimensionamento. A validação do estudo é feita através dos resultados obtidos a partir de um protótipo de 250 W, conectado à rede de 220 V eficaz, com tensão de entrada de 60 V, frequência de comutação de 50 kHz, rendimento de 90% e corrente de saída com THD menor que 5%.
Impacto do Tamanho do Horizonte Deslizante para Controle Preditivo em Turbinas Eólicas Baseadas em DFIG
Authors: Rodrigues Lucas L. , Vilcanqui Omar A. C. , Filho Alfeu J. Sguarezi
Published: September 2018

Durante os últimos anos, tem-se apresentado diversas topologias de controladores preditivos aplicados ao Doubly Fed Induction Generators. Devido a importância dessa abordagem, neste artigo será analisado a sensibilidade dos horizontes de controle e de predição em um controlador preditivo baseado em modelo, do inglês Model Based Predictive Control, que utiliza um modelo de predição em espaço de estados. O presente estudo inclui a análise da resposta ao degrau, propagação do ruído, relativos ao chaveamento do conversor back to back e ao ruído do eixo. Além disso, serão analisados o desempenho do controlador quando o gerador opera em diferentes velocidades mecânicas, e o custo computacional do algoritmo do controlador. Finalmente, serão apresentados resultados experimentais para validar as análises feitas.
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in young adults with different levels of office blood pressure
Authors: Vatutin N. T. , Sklyannaya E. V.
Published: September 2018

Objectiveof our study was to assess the ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) in young people with different office blood pressure (BP).Design and methods. We included 981 students of a medical university at the age of 20–29 years (536 men, 445 women). ABPM was performed using the device “Kardiotekhnika 4000” (Inkart, Russia), the data were processed using the program “KT Result2” (Inkart, Russia).Results. The optimal BP during office measurement was recorded in 220 patients (22,4 %, group 1), normal — in 488 (49,8 %, group 2), high normal — in 134 (13,6 %, group 3), hypertension (HTN) 139 (14,2 %, group 4). The proportion of males was significantly higher in groups 3 and 4 (96,6 % and 85,6 %) compared with groups 1 and 2 (47,7 % and 40,2 %, respectively, p < 0,001). The median systolic BP (SBP) was 123 (110; 126) mm Hg, diastolic BP (DBP) — 85 (84; 87) mm Hg. According to the ABPM, the parameters of SBP and DBP correlated with the corresponding office BP parameters. A strong direct correlation was found for both SBP (rs= 0,87) and DBP (rs= 0,85). Daytime variability of SBP was significantly higher in individuals with high normal BP and HTN (15,9 ± 2,6 and 17,2 ± 4,2 mm Hg) compared to groups 1 and 2 (9,2 ± 4,4 and 9,9 ± 3,0, respectively, p < 0,05). The majority of young people had normal BP decrease at night (dipper), non-dipper profile was also frequent. Over-dipper and night-peaker profiles were rarely recorded. In the groups 3 and 4, a larger number of non-dipper patients were observed compared with groups 1 and 2 (23,9 % and 34,6 %, compared with 10,0 % and 11,1 %, respectively, p < 0,001). The prevalence of white-coat hypertension (WCH) among the young people was 0,31 % (95 % CI 0,06–0,75 %), among subjects with office HTN 2,2 % (95 % CI 0,4–5,3 %). The prevalence of masked hypertension (MHTN) in the studied population was 1,4 % (95 % CI 0,8–2,3 %), among normotensive subjects — 1,7 % (95 % CI 0,9–2,6 %), among subjects with high normal BP — 10,4 % (95 % CI 5,8–16,2 %).Conclusions. ABPM in young hypertensive patients is characterized by higher variability of daytime SBP. The majority (56,1 %)of HTN subjects had normal BP decrease at night. The prevalence of WCH among young people is 0,31 % (95 % CI 0,06–0,75 %). The prevalence of MHTN among young people is 1,4 % (95 % CI 0,8–2,3 %).
Hinge Conditions: An Argument Against Skepticism
Authors: Barbour Blake , 2016 Class of
Published: September 2018

The purpose of this paper is to introduce the problem of skepticism as the Transmissibility Argument represents it, and to explore different avenues for overcoming the argument for skepticism. The fallibilist’s response to skepticism will be briefly explored, along with the skeptic’s counterargument to fallibilism. The main focus of the paper will be on Wittgenstein’s concept of hinge propositions; however, this will be supplemented by Dretske’s idea that the communication channels through which knowledge can be gained have built-in channel conditions. By the end of this paper, I will have put forth the notion that the existence of hinge conditions may be a possible solution to skepticism.
Karin Cheng Discusses Using Educational “Gamification” to Increase Motivation and Participation in Secondary-Level English Language Learners
Authors: Cheng Karin , 2016 Class of
Published: September 2018

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Editor's Note
Authors: Snyder Kit , 2017 Class of
Published: September 2018

Kit Snyder reflects on her experience editing The Boller Review.
Revolutionizing Maghrebi Art to Move Toward a Cultural Identity
Authors: Haider Ali , 2018 Class of
Published: September 2018

The Maghreb, or North Africa west of Egypt, has encountered countless revolutions since the early 1950’s, such as the Algerian War of Independence from 1954 to 1962, the Moroccan protests against King Mohammed VI in 2012, the Tunisian Revolution which forced the exit of President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali , and the Libyan Civil War in which the dictator Muammar Gadhafi was executed by rebels. The steady rise in these political revolts was not simply a rise to sovereignty, however; these revolutions and wars devastated families who could no longer continue their businesses and lives in their homelands, pushing the large-scale diaspora of Maghrebi people into Europe. After years of attempting to assimilate into European communities, Maghrebi immigrants and refugees have been left on their own to discover where they come from and who they identify as. Pushed out of their homes into more unwelcoming territory, they have founded a culture of their own through artistic expression. In a worldwide exhibition tour called Memory, Place, Desire: Contemporary Art of the Maghreb and Maghrebi Diaspora, artists conceive a culture of expression out of the conflicted emotions arising from their immigration. This essay examines how this exhibition and the combination of various elements of different Maghrebi artists’, scholars’ and writers’ work—such as Tahar Ben Jelloun’s The Happy Marriage and Bouchra Khalili’s Mapping Journey Project—embodies collective feelings of displacement, nostalgia, guilt, and loss of identity.
Empathy is the Remedy
Authors: Brown David , 2018 Class of
Published: September 2018

This article will show how empathy can be used to alleviate the stress and anxiety many people feel when going to the doctor, as well as argue why empathy should be taught in medical and nursing school to counteract the diminished levels of empathy many students face and, by extension, improve the quality of care these students will be able to provide as they transition into the medical field.  It is not only the job of the patient to accurately describe their symptoms, but it is also the doctor’s responsibility to alleviate any stress or discomfort his or her patient may be feeling, as well as making an appropriate diagnosis. Empathy is an integral part of healthcare. If nurses and doctors are better able to understand the feelings of their patients, they will better be able to care for their patients on a physiological level as well as an emotional level. Because many Americans suffer from fear about going to the doctor, as physicians learn to employ empathy in their practice they can more easily lessen any stress or anxiety that their patients are feeling.
Why do I Spend Forty Hours a Week in an Office? Why Meaningful Work Matters and How to Create It
Authors: Middlebrook Blair , 2017 Class of
Published: September 2018

A review of existing literature and popular media exhibits an increasing demand for meaningful work from individuals as well as a desire to provide meaningful work by organizations. This study synthesizes existing research on the definition, sources, and outcomes of meaningful work for individuals and organizations. Insights from this review are integrated to advance a taxonomy of the different types of practices organizations can implement to promote meaningfulness for their employees. The categories from this taxonomy were used to determine most effective strategies for promoting meaningfulness, as well as the most influential sources in the experience of meaningfulness. Finally, the extent to which meaningfulness affects organizational outcomes was evaluated to assess the organizational value of implementing these practices and promoting meaningfulness. The results of the study confirm the growing need for and benefits of helping individuals experience meaningfulness in their work.
Fatores que influenciam a escolha pelo curso de ciências contábeis: uma pesquisa com alunos ingressantes em uma IES privada do interior paulista
Authors: Públio Damaris De Souza
Published: September 2018

Este artigo tem como objetivo identificar quais os fatores que influenciam/atraem os alunos a ingressarem no curso de Ciências Contábeis em uma Instituição de Ensino Superior (IES) privada do interior do estado de São Paulo. Para alcançar esse objetivo, foi realizada a coleta de dados através de um questionário fechado. A amostra foi representada por 121 alunos ingressantes nos anos de 2015, 2016 e 2017, os quais responderam ao questionário na terceira semana do período letivo, respectivamente. A análise dos dados foi possível com a planilha eletrônica Excel, onde foram tabulados os dados coletados durante os três anos e, posteriormente, apresentados os resultados em gráficos e tabelas. Como principais resultados, foi constatado que a maioria dos acadêmicos ingressantes pertence ao sexo masculino, estão inseridos na faixa etária entre 16 e 20 anos e buscaram informações suficientes para a escolha do curso superior sem que houvesse pressão externa. Grande parcela dos alunos (86%) afirmou que a profissão traz segurança financeira, quase 90% veem na profissão contábil o status e prestígio sonhados, e 81% acreditam que a contabilidade irá proporcionar ascensão acelerada no trabalho. Foi possível concluir que os principais fatores que motivam a decisão dos acadêmicos pelo curso de Ciências Contábeis são a empregabilidade, perspectivas de carreira e percepção de vocação.
Bazı Yonca (Medicago sativa L.) Genotipleri Arasındaki Varyasyonun Kümeleme ve Temel Bileşen Analizi Metodu ile Belirlenmesi
Authors: ÖTEN Mehmet , ALBAYRAK Sebahattin
Published: September 2018

Bu
çalışmanın amacı; yonca ileri ıslah programlarında kullanılmak üzere, 26 adet
yonca populasyonunu, 21 özellik açısından değerlendirip, morfolojik olarak
akrabalık dereceleri NTSYS 2.1 paket programı kullanılarak korelasyon matriksi
ile kümeleme/tartısız aritmetik grup ortalamaları (UPGMA) metotlarına göre
belirlenmesidir. Araştırmada tarla denemesi 2013 ve 2014 yıllarında Batı
Akdeniz Tarımsal Araştırma Enstitüsü Müdürlüğü deneme alanında yürütülmüştür. Yapılan
kümeleme analizi sonucunda; hatlar % 50 ile % 98 arasında benzerlik
göstermiştir. Genotiplerin ortalama benzerlik katsayısı r= 0.50 olup, buna
göre genotipler 2 ana grup altında 5 alt gruba ayrılmıştır. Temel bileşen
analizi sonucu ise genotiplere ait toplam varyasyonun % 84.33’ünü
tanımlayan 6 adet temel bileşen ekseni elde edilmiştir.
Elastic and Dielectric Evaluation of the Piezoelectric Response of Ferroelectrics Using Unpoled Ceramics
Authors: Cordero Francesco
Published: September 2018

The evaluation of the piezoelectric properties of ferroelectric ceramics generally has a high level of uncertainty, due to incomplete poling, porosity, domain wall clamping and other effects. In addition, the poling process is often difficult and dangerous, due to the risk of breaking or damaging the sample. A method is described for the evaluation of the potential intrinsic piezoelectric response that a ceramic would have after full poling, without poling it. The method relies on the fact that any material undergoes an elastic softening below the ferroelectric transition temperature, whose magnitude can be expressed in terms of the intrinsic piezoelectric and dielectric coefficients of the material. Such a softening is equivalent to an electromechanical coupling, averaged over all the components due to the unpoled state of the sample, and can be deduced from a single temperature scan of an elastic modulus of a ceramic sample, spanning the ferroelectric and paraelectric states. The strengths, limits and possible applications of the method are discussed.