bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
O wartości logicznej zdań oceniających
Authors: Jedynak Anna , Jedynak Andrzej
Published: June 2020

This article is a polemic with the article by Marian Przełęcki, O pewnych filozoficznych konsekwencjach semantycznej definicji prawdy (On certain philosophical consequences of the semantic definition of truth) published by “Studia Filozoficzne” 6, 1973. Przełęcki claimed that certain evaluative propositions have a logical value by virtue of containing evaluative predicates which are commonly understood. The functioning of these predicates in natural languages makes it possible to identify their denotation in these languages, and thus it is possible to assign logical values to the propositions that predicate about different elements of the world their values in all cases when these elements do not fall into the range of vagueness of the predicates used. The authors of the polemic points out that the propositions analysed by Przełęcki are in fact descriptive and not normative because their logical value is determined by a common understanding of the evaluative predicates which they contain. These propositions do not say what is morally good, but, what is commonly believed to be morally good. Consequently, the problem of logical value of evaluative propositions has not been settled in Przełęcki’s article, while the ascription of logical values to propositions belonging to descriptive ethics, which is the real subject matter of the article, hardly poses any questions. The authors of this polemic contend that it is not possible to settle the problem of logical value of evaluative propositions without an analysis of the meaning of evaluative predicates.
Sprawiedliwość jako racjonalność
Authors: Buczyńska-Garewicz Hanna
Published: June 2020

The article deals with John Rawls’ theory of justice. The principal categories of Rawls’ book are analysed; especially the “veil of ignorance” and the principles of justice. Author’s attention is focused on some philosophical aspects of the concept of justice. The question of grounding of the idea of justice is analysed. Rawls’ theory is criticized for its lack of explanation in which way the idea of justice is given: is it a primordial experience or a result of the rational calculus?
LA TRAGEDIA FRAGMENTARIA GRIEGA Y LAS VERSIONES DEL MITO DE ALCMEÓN
Authors: Gambón Lidia
Published: June 2020

Partiendo de la vitalidad del estudio de la tragedia griega fragmentaria en los últimos decenios, el presente artículo remarca su valor con relación a los textossupérstites del pasado, y se detiene en el análisis del tratamiento trágico del mito de Alcmeón. Su profusa presencia en la escena del período clásico contrasta con el hecho de que no ha sobrevivido, sin embargo, ninguna obra completa. Pese a la escasez de los fragmentos y los problemas textuales y contextuales que se plantean, el relevamiento lexical de las versiones sofocleas y euripideas permite dar cuenta de los hitos fundamentales de la biografía trágica de Alcmeón. Revela, asimismo, la necesidad de una mirada inquisidora en torno a la memoria de las historias conservadas, y de aquellas que se han perdido.
PERSPECTIVAS EN TORNO AL USO DE CONTINGENTES BÁRBAROS REDUCIDOS EN EL EJÉRCITO ROMANO TARDÍO
Authors: Ruchesi Fernando C.
Published: June 2020

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo analizar la utilización de grupos bárbaros reducidos, por parte de las autoridades imperiales, desde fines del siglo IV hasta comienzos del siglo V. En primer lugar, abordaremos cuestiones tales como el modo en que estos tipos de contingentes eran empleados en el ejército romano tardío. En segundo término, la cuestión de su integración en las estructuras imperiales en relación a los citados modos de empleo. Finalmente, analizaremos las representaciones de dichos contingentes por parte de los autores de la época.
Impact of Overfishing on Density and Test-Diameter Size of the Sea Urchin Tripneustes gratilla at Wakatobi Archipelago, South-Eastern Sulawesi, Indonesia
Authors: Nane La , Paramata Arfiani Rizki
Published: May 2020

Sea urchin Tripneustes gratilla is one of an economically important fisheries resource product for localities at Wakatobi archipelago. High demands for sea urchin gonad have intensified high fishing activity. The hypothesis of this study is that sea urchins in Wakatobi have been overfished. To answer that hypothesis, the density and its test diameter size were measured at two different sites. Those two sites are Pulau Tomia (resident area) and Pulau Sawa (nonresident area and very distant from the localities). The results show that sea urchin density and its test diameter are significantly different.  The densities (mean±SE) T. gratilla at Pulau Sawa and Pulau Tomia were 10±0.6 (ind.m-2) and 2.7±0.9 ind.m-2, respectively. Moreover, the test diameter at Pulau Sawa and Pulau Tomia were 69.7±2.1 mm and 58.5±1.7 mm (mean±SE), respectively. These results have shown that overfishing has occurred. Therefore, sea urchin with test diameter 66–75 mm, 76–85 mm, and 86–95 mm have disappeared at Pulau Tomia. The Conclusion reveals that fishing of sea urchin Tripneustes gratilla at Pulau Tomia has been overfished.
The importance of bee products in human nutrition
Authors: KOROŠEC Mojca , BERTONCELJ Jasna
Published: June 2020

Bee products are a natural source of nutrients and biologically active compounds, which may also be found on the lists of functional ingredients. In our diets, mainly honey is used and to a lesser extent bee pollen and royal jelly. Propolis and bee venom are mainly used in apitherapy due to their therapeutic properties. Regarding the basic nutrients, honey is primarily a source of sugars, while protein and fat contents are considerable in royal jelly and pollen, which also contains dietary fiber. Bee products also contain small amounts of bioactive compounds that have antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects. Honey is characterized by, among others, phenolic compounds, royal jelly proteins, oligosaccharides. Royal jelly contains specific fatty acids, including 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid, bioactive peptides, major royal jelly proteins, and pollen contains various vitamins, phenolic compounds, amino acids, unsaturated fatty acids. However, further research and clinical studies are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of bee products and to raise consumer awareness of the importance of their consumption. Honey, bee pollen and royal jelly are natural foods, which due to their composition may help to achieve the recommended daily intake of basic nutrients, and may also serve as a source of important bioactive compounds, and therefore undoubtedly belong to a balanced diet.
Implementation of a low cost hands free wheelchair controller
Authors: Riman Chadi Fouad
Published: June 2020

The aim of this project is to ease mobility for people with upper and lower disability in order to live independently. This paper presents the design steps and specification to a low cost hands free eye-blink controller to control and electric wheelchair. Nowadays, people are using joystick to control motorized wheelchair. The eye-blink controller technology gives an alternative solution to mobility problem; especially for the people who are quadriplegics. By interfacing eye-blink controller, the directions of the wheelchair are controlled. This report will provide the designing step, related solutions, and component details and specifications.
Association of work-life balance and job satisfaction in commercial pilots: a case study of Pakistan
Authors: Malik Mariyam , Shamshir Musarrat , Khan Khurram
Published: June 2020

The premise of this research was to investigate the state of work-life balance in commercial pilots of Pakistan. The objective was to investigate the impact of family-work conflict and work-family conflicts on job satisfaction. This study focused on commercial pilots of Pakistan that are currently employed by the four commercial aviation organizations of Pakistan. The sampling method utilized will be convenience sampling specifically focusing on chief pilots, captains and first officers who are flying commercially. The research was conducted on 192 pilots. It was concluded that Family-work conflict results in a higher level of job satisfaction, Work-family conflict leads to a lower level of job satisfaction and amid family-work conflict and work-family conflict; Work-Family conflict has a stronger correlation with job satisfaction.
Multi objective fuzzy inventory model with deterioration, price and time dependent demand and time dependent holding cost
Authors: Das Satya Kumar , Islam Sahidul
Published: June 2020

In this paper, we have formulated an inventory model with time dependent holding cost, selling price as well as time dependent demand. Multi-item inventory model has been considered under limitation on storage space. Due to uncertainty all the require cost parameters are taken as generalized trapezoidal fuzzy number. Our proposed multi-objective inventory model has been solved by using fuzzy programming techniques which are FNLP, FAGP, WFNLP and WFAGP methods. A numerical example is provided to demonstrate the application of the model. Finally to illustrate the model and sensitivity analysis and graphical representation have been shown.
Factors affecting online purchase intention: the case of e-commerce on lazada
Authors: Le-Hoang Phuong Viet
Published: June 2020

This study aims to explore the scale and measure of the impact of factors affecting theonline shopping intention of the consumer on the Lazada e-commerce website in Ho Chi Minh City. The study confirms the theoretical analysis of consumer behavior (Theory of Reasoned Action - TRA), (Theory of Planned Behavior – TPB), as well as compares the research articles related to online shopping intention of domestic and foreign authors. From the survey results from 300 customers, the author pointed out that six factors positively affecting online purchase intention include usefulness - convenience, trust, behavior control awareness, business competency, and reference group opinion. The other factor is the perceived risk that has negative affect customers' online shopping intentions. Since then, the research offers the causes, solutions, implications to help traders on e-commerce sites capture the needs and psychology of customers and help them partially improve their ability to attract customers online shopping in Ho Chi Minh City.
Le Genre et la Sexualité dans le Roman l’Amant de Marguerite Duras: Une Étude Selon Le Féminisme de Stevi Jackson
Authors: Fitriana Vina , Sunahrowi Sunahrowi , Yulianto Ahmad
Published: May 2020

La littérature est divisée en deux, celle imaginative et celle non-imaginative. La littérature nonimaginative se compose de l’essais, des critiques, des notes biographiques et des lettres, tandis que la littérature imaginative se compose de la poésie, de la prose et du drame. Un exemple de la littérature imaginative est le roman. Marguerite Duras est une femme écrivaine qui est née à GiaDinh (L’Indochine-Française/ Viêt nam) en 1914. Ses œuvres sont beaucoup inspirés par sa propre histoire de vie et son amour pour la littérature. Son roman intitulé L’Amant est publié par les Éditions de Minuit en 1948, a reçu le prix Goncourt en 1986. Le roman français de Marguerite Duras est un roman du style autobiographique. Ce roman raconte le voyage de l’amour de l’écrivaine est très belle, très intime et plein de mystère. Le roman d’autobiogaphique est une histoire d’amour intéressante. Ce type de roman est populaire dans cette époque. Ce roman a été également traduit en Anglais. C’est pourqoui le chercheur a choisi ce roman comme object matériel. Pour découvrir les faits de l’historique dans le roman L’Amant, le chercheur l’a examiné en utilisant la théorie du féminisme de Stevi Jackson, sur le genre et la sexualité du personnage. Cette recherce se concentre sur les faits historiques dans l’œuvre elle-même, donc cette étude utilise une approche objective, afin d’exploiter autant que possible ces éléments, et en utilisant les techniques de bibliographie pour l’acquisition de données comme source écrite. Le chercheur a utilisé la methode analytique descriptive dans cette recherche. Le chercheur décrit les faits qui sont suivi par analyse en utilisant des mots ordinaires, et non sous forme de nombres, de graphique, ou de tableaux. Le chercheur a analysé comment le rôle du genre de personnage principale, la mère,le frère et l’influence du genre sur le personnage principale ou le jeune fille, ensuite la sexsualité de jeune fille et d’homme chinois. Le résultat d’analyse montre que le jeune fille a été influencé sur la discussion du genre et de la sexualité.
L’implicature Conversationnelle dans Les Dialogues de Film Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amélie Poulain
Authors: Sari Yunita Kartika , Santoso Bernadus Wahyudi Joko
Published: May 2020

Le but de cette recherche est de trouver l'implicature conversationnelle et d'expliquer l'implication dans le film. En analysant les données, le chercheur voit dans le contexte, la transgression du principe de coopération, la situation et l'expression. La méthode d'analyse des données qui est utilisée dans cette recherche est la méthode Padan Pragmatik (méthode d’équivalence pragmatique) avec des techniques de base PUP (Triage de Constituent Déterminant) avec la technique avancée HBS (technique d’égalisation) et HBB ((Différencier la technique). Les résultats de l'analyse montrent qu'il y a 41 implications avec les caractéristiques qui clarifient l'énoncé. Ces caractéristiques sont a) L'implicature conversationnelle nécessite le sens conventionnel de la phrase utilisée, mais le contenu de l'implicature conversationnelle ne correspond pas au sens conventionnel de la phrase, b) La vérité du contenu de l'implicature conversationnelle ne dépend pas de ce qui est dit, mais il peut être calculé à partir de la façon dont l'acte de dire ce qui a été dit, c) L'implicature conversationnelle ne peut pas être donné une explication spécifique qui est certaine dans la nature. Selon les résultats de la recherche dans le film Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain, l'implicature de la conversation se produit car elle est soutenue par les caractéristiques, le contexte et la transgression du principe de cooperation.
Genome-Wide Characterization and Comparative Analysis of MYB Transcription Factors in Ganoderma Species
Authors: Wang Lining , Huang Qinghua , Zhang Liulian , Wang Qingfu , Liang Lei , Liao Baosheng
Published: May 2020

Numerous studies in plants have shown the vital roles of MYB transcription factors in signal transduction, developmental regulation, biotic/abiotic stress responses and secondary metabolism regulation. However, less is known about the functions of MYBs in Ganoderma. In this study, five medicinal macrofungi of genus Ganoderma were subjected to a genome-wide comparative analysis of MYB genes. A total of 75 MYB genes were identified and classified into four types: 1R-MYBs (52), 2R-MYBs (19), 3R-MYBs (2) and 4R-MYBs (2). Gene structure analysis revealed varying exon numbers (3-14) and intron lengths (7-1058 bp), and noncanonical GC-AG introns were detected in G. lucidum and G. sinense. In a phylogenetic analysis, 69 out of 75 MYB genes were clustered into 15 subgroups, and both single-copy orthologous genes and duplicated genes were identified. The promoters of the MYB genes harbored multiple cis-elements, and specific genes were co-expressed with the G. lucidum MYB genes, indicating the potential roles of these MYB genes in stress response, development and metabolism. This comprehensive and systematic study of MYB family members provides a reference and solid foundation for further functional analysis of MYB genes in Ganoderma species.
On limit theorems of Fortet–Kac type
Authors: Kryžienė Birutė , Misevičius Gintautas
Published: June 2020

We get the theorem of large deviations for sums of type \sum f(T jt) satisfying the conditions weaker than in [5] (see [5, pp. 221–227]).
Loop-free verification of termination of derivation for a fragment of dynamic logic
Authors: Pliuškevičius Regimantas
Published: June 2020

A fragment of a deterministic propositional dynamic logic (DPDL, in short) is considered The language of considered fragment contains propositional symbols, action constants, action operator (repetition) and logical symbols. For safety fragment of considered DPDL a loop-check-free sequent calculus with invertible rules is presented.
On limit uniform distribution
Authors: Sunklodas Jonas Kazys
Published: June 2020

In the first part of the present paper, we estimate the difference \Delta n(1) = sup-∞<x<∞ |P{Yn < x} - P{ξ < x}|, where Yn = Xn/n, Xn is a discrete r.v. with P{Xn = j} = 1/(l-k)n , for j = nk, nk + 1, . . ., nl - 1, as n = 1, 2, . . ., k < l, and k, l are any integers; the absolutely continuous r.v. ξ is uniformly distributed in the interval [k, l]. The upper bound of \Deltan(1) is 1/(l-k)n . In the second part of the present paper, we estimate the difference \Deltan(2) =sup-∞<x<∞ |P{Sn < x} - P{ξ < x}|, where Sn = \sumn j=1 Xj /2j, the r.v.’s X1, . . ., Xn are independent, Xj is a discrete r.v. with P{Xj = -a} = P{Xj = a} = 1/2 for j = 1, . . ., n and any real number a > 0; the absolutely continuous r.v. ξ is uniformly distributed in the interval [-a, a]. The obtained upper bound of \Deltan(2) is C2-n, where C < 4.
Technology-Dependent Pediatric Inpatients at Children’s Versus Nonchildren’s Hospitals
Authors: Ahuja Namrata , Mack Wendy J. , Russell Christopher J.
Published: June 2020

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:

Technology-dependent children (TDC) are admitted to both children’s hospitals (CHs) and nonchildren’s hospitals (NCHs), where there may be fewer pediatric-specific specialists or resources. Our objective was to compare the characteristics of TDC admitted to CHs versus NCHs.

METHODS:

This was a multicenter, retrospective study using the 2012 Kids’ Inpatient Database. We included patients aged 0 to 18 years with a tracheostomy, gastrostomy, and/or ventricular shunt. We excluded those who died, were transferred into or out of the hospital, had a length of stay (LOS) that was an extreme outlier, or had missing data for key variables. We compared patient and hospital characteristics across CH versus NCH using χ2 tests and LOS and cost using generalized linear models.

RESULTS:

In the final sample of 64 521 discharges, 55% of discharges of TDC were from NCHs. A larger proportion of those from CHs had higher disease severity (55% vs 49%; P < .001) and a major surgical procedure during hospitalization (28% vs 24%; P < .001). In an adjusted generalized linear model, the mean LOS was 4 days at both hospital types, but discharge from a CH was associated with a higher adjusted mean cost ($16 754 vs $12 023; P < .001).

CONCLUSIONS:

Because the majority of TDC are hospitalized at NCHs, future research on TDC should incorporate NCH settings. Further studies should investigate if some may benefit from regionalization of care or earlier transfer to a CH.
Pediatric Rhabdomyolysis
Authors: Szugye Heidi S.
Published: June 2020

Pediatric rhabdomyolysis is a common diagnosis that pediatricians need to be able to recognize because prompt treatment can prevent potential complications, such as acute kidney injury. The triggers for rhabdomyolysis are extensive, with viruses being the most common cause in pediatric patients. The pathophysiology behind rhabdomyolysis is complex and still being researched, but having a firm understanding of the cascade that results when muscle injury occurs is essential for proper management. Guidelines for managing pediatric rhabdomyolysis currently do not exist, but this article aims to review the available literature and give clinicians a general approach to aid in history taking, physical examination, diagnosis, acute management, follow-up, and prevention.
Health Risk Assessment Related to Total Mercury (THg) Concentration in Clam (Periglypta crispata) from Kepulauan Seribu Regency, Indonesia
Authors: Purbonegoro Triyoni , Suratno Suratno
Published: May 2020

Mercury (Hg) contaminated seafood can cause severe health problems if it is consumed regularly. Mercury is very dangerous for humans because it can damage or reduce the function of the central nervous system, blood composition, lungs, kidneys, and other vital organs. This metal can also cause birth defects in newly born babies. The objectives of this study were to determine the concentration of total mercury (THg) in clams (Periglypta crispata) collected from Kepulauan Seribu Regency and the safe amount per week for consuming them. The safe amount (kg per week) to consume this clam was calculated by the Maximum Tolerable Intake (MTI) method. Our results showed that the average concentration of THg in the clams was 0.18±0.07  mg/kg wet weight. Among the analyzed organs, THg accumulation was highest in the digestive tract tissues. The clams were still safe to be consumed by humans since the THg concentration in these clams has not exceeded the maximum limit of heavy metal in seafood (0.5 mg/kg) set by the government of Indonesia. The safe amount to consume these clams was 0.53 kg per week, to avoid the adverse effect of Hg to human health.
Growth Rate and Histamine Production of Klebsiella sp. CK02 Isolated from Skipjack Tuna Compared with Morganella morganii ATCC 25830 at Various Incubation Temperatures
Authors: Dityanawarman Aldino , Dewi Indun Puspita , Ratnawati Susana Endah , Ekantari Nurfitri , Tamplin Mark
Published: May 2020

One of an important quality parameter in tuna is the level of histamine content. The contamination of histamine in tuna is mainly due to the activity of histidine decarboxylase produced by the bacteria. A rapid growth of histamine producing bacteria is correlated with the practice of temperature abuse during handling. This study aimed to develop predictive growth modeling of two histamine-producing bacteria in the function of temperature. The growth and histamine production of Klebsiella sp. CK02 and Morganella morganii ATCC 25830 at various temperatures were measured in tryptic soy broth histidine (TSBH) and tuna fish infusion broth (TFIB) growth media. Broths were incubated at 4°C and 15°C for 7 days, and at 30°C and 40°C for 24 hours. The Baranyi and Roberts model was used with DMFit to determine primary growth kinectics, and the Ratkowsky square root model to describe bacterial growth rate as a function of temperature. Histamine production was enumerated by the apparent yield factor (pYhis/CFU) value. Growth rate increased with temperature, with a maximum rate at 40°C for Klebsiella sp. CK02 (0.740 log CFU/h) and M. morganii (0.578  log CFU/h). The Tmin for Klebsiella sp. CK02 in TFIB was -8.9°C, indicating better survival in low storage temperature, compare to M. morganii ATCC 25830. In addition, Klebsiella sp. CK02 produced a lower pYhis/CFU at 15 and 30°C compared to M. morganii ATCC 25830.
The content analysis methodology. Uses and applications in communication research on Spanish-speaking countries
Authors: Piñeiro-Naval Valeriano
Published: June 2020

Based on a conceptual review of the content analysis research method, this article identifies meta-research studies that confirm the relevance of this technique in the atomised field of communication sciences. In light of the empirical evidence, this study is based on an analysis of 262 papers that use this tool and were published in major Spanish-language journals between 2013 and 2017. At instrumental level, bibliometric exploration is combined with content analysis itself, considering 18 categories, such as authorship, funding, sampling method and reporting of intercoder reliability. The results indicate that there is a steady annual growth in the number of papers produced by researchers affiliated to Spanish universities. These papers have more than two authors on average and often lack additional financial resources. As for the implementation of the content analysis method, it is generally applied to non-probabilistic samples and does not involve any intercoder reliability assessment and reporting. A series of recommendations are offered for researchers in Spain and in Latin America to meet international standards.
Comparing Facebook as an interactive communication tool for companies in LatAm and worldwide
Authors: Capriotti Paul , Zeler Ileana
Published: June 2020

Social networks have changed the communication rules between companies and their stakeholders. Facebook became an important tool of communication strategies to promote interaction and dialogue. The objective of this study is to analyze how companies in LatAm and worldwide are managing the interaction with their stakeholders on Facebook. For this paper, 159 corporate profiles and 32,760 posts were analyzed through the methodology of content analysis. The categories selected were communication approach, communication resources, interaction level, and interaction rate. Results illustrate that the communication of companies in LatAm and worldwide mainly involves an informative approach on Facebook. The content disseminated by companies is not promoting interaction with the stakeholders. In contrast, companies are managed in a unidirectional way, meaning that it is not managed to establish and strengthen relationships, but rather to get visibility.
The Problem of the Beginning of the World in the Interpretation of Saint Thomas Aquinas
Authors: Pabjan Tadeusz
Published: June 2020

This paper deals with Saint Thomas’s view of the problem of the world’s beginning, which consists in an alleged contradiction between religious truth about the creation of the world by God and Aristotle’s concept of the eternal existence of the world. According to Aquinas, such a contradiction is apparent, because the idea of creation is fundamentally different from the idea of beginning. The discussion of this issue is divided into three parts. At first, the historical background of the whole problem is presented. Then, Saint Thomas’s solution of the difficulty – included in his book De aeternitate mundi – is briefly discussed. Finally, it is argued that this solution can be inspiring for ­contemporary ­theologians.
Caring for the Person and the Human Family as a Priority for the State and the Church
Authors: Borutka Tadeusz
Published: June 2020

Caring for the person and the human family is one of the most important tasks for the State and the Church. In contrast to the activities of the civil society, the work of the Church in this area is called a specific work, because it requires the use of so-called poor means, i.e. peaceful means. From the very beginning, the teaching of the Church has stood and stands on the ground of Christian personalism. The Church looks at marriage and family in the same spirit. It views the family as the basic and irreplaceable community. It is the family that offers the most effective tools for the humanization and personalization of society. Any social and family policy should serve this end. The Church should follow a similar policy. However, the pastoral concern of the Church is not limited only to Christian families. It should manifest itself in relation to all families and especially those who face difficult or abnormal situations.
Calculation of Stages of Finite Verbs Modulation in the Russian Language
Authors: Shigurov Victor
Published: June 2020

The problem of stepwise transposition of verbs into the category of parenthetical-modal units is considered in the paper. The research relevance is stipulated by insufficient knowledge of stepwise mechanisms of words and word forms transposition into other parts of speech and categories. The main purpose of the research is to calculate the stages and the limit of modulation for different groups of verbal units. General scientific, general linguistic and special methods (comparison, generalization; descriptive method, opposition, distribution and transformation analysis; linguistic experiment) were used as tools. The study of verb modulation stages has enables revealing the dynamics of corresponding fragments of the language system; use in the process of linguistic evolution of different ways of enhancing part of speech models, primarily due to their own, internal resources – "splitting" words and formation of new language units on the basis of a complex or individual word forms by means of interjectivation, partitioning, conjunctionalization, modulation, etc. It is established that the verbs belonging to different lexical groups are exposed to unequal modulation degree; finite verbs go through two to five stages of transposition until they are included into the category of parenthetical-modal units. The facts of a purely functional modulation of word forms occurring within the source verb lexemes, as well as their functional-and-semantic transposition into modal utterance components associated with the formation of lexical-and-grammatical homonyms are revealed. The results of the work can be used to create a transpositional grammar of the Russian language.
Amateur Poetry for the Occasions: Group Axiological Vocabulary and Creative Speech Practices
Authors: Kupina Natalia
Published: June 2020

The article presents the results of linguistic, axiological, and stylistic analysis based on the collection of amateur poetry for the occasions "For such a small company..." (2019) published in Yekaterinburg. The collection includes poetic texts written in different years "by friends for friends". All the authors are philologists who graduated from Ural University in 1966. The study is essential, as it identifies the system of basic values reflected in the poems written for different occasions, which preserve the axiological code of Russian culture. The original texts provide new material for scientific analysis, which shows the literature-centrism of Russian culture and makes it possible to clarify the status of poetry for occasions. The intra-group poetry of this kind is found to have axiological vocabulary, which is characterized by being correlated to a certain chronotope, by presenting a system-forming integreme (in the analyzed texts it is the axiologeme of "friendship"), a special set of nominations of basic values, and by verbalizing value preferences. The axiological content of the congratulatory texts is specifically studied, wherein the motive of the family is developed. There are described creative speech practices: the development of unique image parallels that form the basis of comparative tropes, the use of technologies of transforming precedent texts and different types of puns. The authors' orientation on the aesthetic impression is proved to reinforce the worldview significance of the transmitted values of cooperation and spiritual unity.
The use of virtual pathology in teaching medical students: first experience of a medical school in Thailand
Authors: Laohawetwanit Thiyaphat
Published: June 2020

This article was migrated. The article was not marked as recommended. Background and objective:Conventional light microscopy (CLM) has long been used as a teaching modality in pathology courses. Virtual microscopy (VM) has recently challenged traditional practices and revolutionized pathology education. However, most medical schools in Thailand still use CLM to teach pathology to medical students. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of VM in terms of undergraduate teaching as the primary experience at Thammasat University.Methods:Participants were 29 second-year medical students who sat in the practical session of the alimentary system pathology using VM as teaching modality. Students took pre- and post-tests with 12 questions covering common alimentary system diseases, followed by 10 survey questions with a five-point Likert-style scale. Test and satisfaction scores were analyzed.Results:There was a significant difference (p<0.01) between student pre-test scores (mean ± SD, 1.7 ± 2.1) and post-test scores (7.1 ± 3.4). VM was viewed as a preferred learning modality, mainly because of its portability (mean: 4.9 on the five-point Likert-scale), satisfactory quality of images (4.4), permitting learning in less time (4.3), and stimulating cooperation between students while improving interaction with teachers (4).Conclusions:Student perceptions of VM as a new teaching-learning tool and their outstanding performance on the knowledge exam suggest that VM has a potential role in undergraduate teaching. The results of this study help to improve pathology teaching strategy in the integrated curriculum.
Increased serum interleukin-9 and interleukin-1β are associated with depression in type 2 diabetes patients
Authors: VARSHNEY Prabhat , PARVEEN Rizwana , KHAN Mohd Ashif , KOHLI Sunil , AGARWAL Nidhi B.
Published: June 2020

ABSTRACT Background: Co-morbid diabetes and depression are prevalent chronic conditions negatively affecting quality of life (QoL). Inflammation has been considered as an integral mechanism in patients with both diabetes and depression. Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate depression and its association with interleukins (IL)-1β and IL-9 in type 2 diabetic patients (T2DM) and controls. The QoL in diabetic patient was also assessed. Methods: Eighty subjects were included, distributed among three groups: Group 1 - Healthy controls; Group 2 - T2DM patients without depression; Group 3 - T2DM patients with depression. Depression and QoL were assessed using Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and The Audit of Diabetes-Dependent QoL (ADDQoL), respectively. IL-1β and IL-9 were measured in serum samples of all the patients using ELISA kit. Results: The PHQ score in the Group 3 was significantly higher as compared to Group 1. The ADDQoL scores in the Group 3 were significantly higher as compared to Group 2. Levels of IL-9 and IL-1β were elevated in Group 3, as compared to the other groups. Conclusion: This study showed positive association between depression and IL-1β, IL-9 in T2DM patients. Additionally, the diabetic patients have poorer quality of life, which is further worsened by the presence of depression. Thus, routine assessment for the presence of depression is suggested in T2DM patients.
The Orofacial Pain Clinic Questionnaire (EDOF-HC) in the evaluation and diagnosis of orofacial pain
Authors: SIQUEIRA Silvia Regina Dowgan Tesseroli de , TEIXEIRA Manoel Jacobsen , SIQUEIRA José Tadeu Tesseroli de
Published: June 2020

ABSTRACT Background: Diagnostic tools are necessary for the anamnesis and examination of orofacial pain, in order to fulfill diagnostic criteria and to screen potential causes of pain. Objective: To evaluate the Orofacial Pain Clinic Questionnaire (EDOF-HC) in the assessment and diagnosis of orofacial pain. Methods: Overall, 142 patients were evaluated and classified according to the criteria of the International Headache Society and International Association for the Study of Pain. All of them were evaluated with the EDOF-HC questionnaire, which consists of the orofacial and medical history, as well as the orofacial examination. Data were statistically analyzed with chi-square test and Bonferroni correction, one-way ANOVA with Tukey post hoc test, the two-step cluster and decision tree methods. Results: There were diferences in pain descriptors, pain in maximum mouth opening, number of trigger points, and history of previous surgery between the groups, which were classified into trigeminal neuralgia, burning mouth syndrome, temporomandibular disorders and trigeminal posttraumatic neuropathic pain with classification analysis. Conclusions: The EDOF-HC is a clinical supportive tool for the assessment of orofacial pain. The instrument may be used to support data collection from anamnesis and examination of patients according to the diagnostic criteria of most common orofacial conditions. It is also useful in the investigation of local and systemic abnormalities and contributes for the diagnosis of conditions that depend on exclusion criteria.
Factors associated with occupational stress among nursing professionals in health services of medium complexity
Authors: Novaes Neto Eduardo Moreira , Xavier Aline Silva Gomes , Araújo Tânia Maria de
Published: June 2020

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the factors associated with occupational stress among nursing workers in health services of medium complexity. Methods: Epidemiological, cross-sectional, exploratory study. A randomly selected sample of 126 nursing professionals from medium complexity services in three cities in the state of Bahia (Santo Antônio de Jesus, Feira de Santana and Itabuna) was investigated. Data were collected in 2011 and 2012. The demand-control model proposed by Karasek was used to assess occupational stress. Simultaneous analysis of occupational stressors was performed using Poisson regression with robust variance. Results: The prevalence of occupational stress among nursing professionals was 77%. Occupational stress was associated with the professional category of nursing technician (p=0.01). Conclusion: The data indicates a concerning situation of exposure to occupational stressors, which requires coping strategies in order to protect the health of the worker.
Stress and cortisol levels among members of the nursing team
Authors: Bardaquim Vanessa Augusto , Santos Sérgio Valverde Marques dos , Dias Ernandes Gonçalves , Dalri Rita de Cássia de Marchi Barcellos , Mendes Aida Maria de Oliveira Cruz , Gallani Maria Cecília , Robazzi Maria Lúcia do Carmo Cruz
Published: June 2020

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the characteristics of hospital nursing professionals with the presence of stress, and to associate this with capillary cortisol. Method: A cross-sectional, exploratory and correlational study, conducted in a hospital in São Paulo, Brazil. A total of 164 nursing professionals participated; the Perceived Stress Scale was administered, and hair samples were obtained for laboratory analysis. Data were entered into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet (2010), and then into Microsoft Office and the R software, version 3.2.2. Results: High levels of capillary cortisol in 47% of participants suggest the presence of stress, but no statistical significance between cortisol and stress levels were found. Conclusions: Stress and capillary cortisol levels were indicative of stress among nursing professionals; however, no association between them was found, although the values found were above those recommended.
Nursing knowledge patterns: nurses’ image and role in society perceived by students
Authors: Pierrotti Vanessa Weingartner , Guirardello Edinêis de Brito , Toledo Vanessa Pellegrino
Published: June 2020

ABSTRACT Objectives: to understand high school students’ perception about the nurse’s image and role in society, from nursing knowledge patterns. Methods: phenomenographic qualitative study, developed between October 2017 and January 2018, in a public university in the countryside of the state of São Paulo, with eight Interdisciplinary Higher Education Program (Programa de Formação Interdisciplinar Superior) students. The findings were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed by the phenomenography framework, supported by rereading nursing knowledge patterns. Results: two categories emerged: Perception of nurses’ image, which contemplates their positive and negative characteristics, attributes and place where they operate; and Nurses’ role in society, in which their work is compared with physicians’. Final Considerations: despite their essential role in care, subordination to medical knowledge and lack of knowledge of nurses’ functions still reflect their image.
Primary care quality and its effects on leprosy monitoring indicators
Authors: Vieira Nayara Figueiredo , Martínez-Riera José Ramón , Lana Francisco Carlos Félix
Published: June 2020

ABSTRACT Objectives: to evaluate the quality of primary care in leprosy control actions, to correlate effects on monitoring indicators. Methods: a cross-sectional study, conducted in Belo Horizonte, from July to September 2014. Interviews with 408 professionals were conducted through the application of a tool that assesses attributes of primary care in leprosy control actions, and monitoring indicators were calculated. Spearman correlation was used, significance level p < 0.05. Results: the overall score correlated with the percentage of cases treated in primary care and of family health staff coverage. The derived score correlated with the percentage of cases treated in primary care, and the essential score correlated with the proportion and rate of cases diagnosed, with grade 2 physical disability. Conclusions: the quality of leprosy control actions performed by primary care professionals produces impacts on health indicators, and developing strategies consistent with the reality of the territory is necessary.
Prisoners of suffering: perception of women on violence practiced by intimate partners
Authors: Batista Vanessa Carla , Marcon Sonia Silva , Peruzzo Hellen Emília , Ruiz Aline Gabriela Bega , Reis Pamela dos , Silva Ana Maria Nunes da , Mandú Edir Nei Teixeira
Published: June 2020

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the perceptions of women, prisoners or partners of imprisoned men who experience/experienced intimate partner violence, and how they cope with this situation. Method: a descriptive exploratory study with a qualitative approach conducted with 21 women. Empirical data collected between March and August 2018, through audio-recorded semi-structured interviews, were submitted to thematic content analysis. Results: women reported experiencing different forms of violence, which triggered suffering and negative commitment in their lives, far beyond the act itself, especially by the emotional and physical marks and their consequences. They also realize that coping with violence is individual responsibility, lived in the counterpoint between the desire to overcome it and passivity. Final considerations: intimate partner violence was uniquely revealed by women as a solitary experience, with permanent consequences in the physical, emotional, patrimonial, sexual and moral spheres, and limited internal and external resources make it difficult to cope with it.
Oat bran in cardiovascular risk control in mental disorder
Authors: Oliveira Elen Cristiane Doná , Barbosa Guilherme Correa , Corrente José Eduardo , Komuro Jéssica Emy , Papini Silvia Justina
Published: June 2020

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the effect of oat bran supplementation on cardiovascular risk components of patients with mental disorders. Method: A before-and-after study, no control group. Cardiovascular risk indicators were assessed at baseline (M0), 90 (M1), 180 days (M2) and 180 days after supplementation (M3). Results: Of the 45 patients admitted to a psychiatric institution using antipsychotics, more than two thirds had high cardiovascular risk assessed by abdominal obesity. Forty-six point seven percent were overweight and 31.1% metabolic syndrome. Oat bran was effective in reducing serum cholesterol (M0-M1), HDL-cholesterol (M1-M2), triglycerides (M1-M2), (M2-M3) and (M1-M3). In M3, there was a statistical difference for all indicators evaluated. Conclusion: Oat bran supplementation was effective in improving triglyceride, total cholesterol and HDL-cholesterol levels, suggesting that it is a therapeutic option for cardiovascular risk control in patients with psychiatric disorders.
Prevalence and correlates of generalized anxiety disorder among elderly people in primary health care
Authors: Menta Caroline , Bisol Luísa Weber , Nogueira Eduardo Lopes , Engroff Paula , Cataldo Neto Alfredo
Published: June 2020

ABSTRACT Objective To examine the prevalence of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and its associations with sociodemographic and health factors. Methods A cross-sectional study with a population-based sample of 578 individuals aged 60 years or older from the Family Health Strategy (FHS) program of Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil. Home visit screening and general data collection were made by trained Community Health Workers (CHWs). Diagnoses of psychiatric disorders were made by board-certified psychiatrists using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview plus (MINIplus) in the Hospital São Lucas of the Pontifical University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS). Results GAD was found in 9% of the sample (n = 52; CI 95% = 6.9-11.6). The main results of the multivariate analysis show associations between GAD and retirement (PR: 0.43, CI: 0.25-0.76), history of falls (PR: 2.52, CI: 1.42-4.49), cohabitation with four or more people (PR: 1.80, CI: 1.04-3.13), having more than one hospitalization in the last year (PR: 2.53, CI: 1.17-5.48) and self-perception of health as regular (PR: 2.75, CI: 1.02-7.47). Retirement in the elderly shows 2.32x less risk of GAD, although confounding factors may have overestimated this finding and underestimated the association with female gender (PR: 1.61, CI: 0.83-3.10). Conclusions We estimate a high prevalence of GAD in this population. Associations were found between GAD and health self-perceived as regular, cohabitation with four or more people, history of falls and more than one hospitalization in the last year. These epidemiological data from the Family Health Strategy are important to develop further strategies for this age group that could improve the health care practice.
Accuracy of the semantic fluency test to separate healthy old people from patients with Alzheimer’s disease in a low education population
Authors: Neves Tatiana Reis Fabiano , Araújo Narahyana Bom de , Silva Felipe de Oliveira , Ferreira José Vinícius Alves , Nielsen Thomas Rune , Engedal Knut , Laks Jerson , Deslandes Andrea Camaz
Published: June 2020

ABSTRACT Objective Evaluate the accuracy of two semantic categories of the verbal fluency test (supermarket and animal categories) to separate healthy elderly individuals and lower educated Alzheimer’s disease patients. Methods We evaluated 69 older adults with less than 5 years of schooling, consisting of 31 healthy elderly, and 38 patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Semantic verbal fluency was evaluated using the animal and supermarket categories. Mann-Whitney U and Independent t Tests were used to compare the two groups, and the diagnostic accuracy of the tests was analyzed by sensitivity, specificity, likelihood ratio’s, and the Area Under the Curve (AUC). Results We found a significant difference between the healthy older and Alzheimer’s disease groups, in both, animal (p = 0.014) and supermarket verbal fluency (p < 0.001). The supermarket category showed better overall diagnostic accuracy (AUC = 0.840, 95% CI = 0.746-0.933; p < 0.001) compared to the animal category (AUC = 0.671, 95% CI = 0.543-0.800; p = 0.014). Conclusion The supermarket category of semantic verbal fluency provides better accuracy than the animal category for the identification of dementia in a Brazilian elderly population with low educational level.