bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Risk factors for Clostridium difficile infections in Baranya County, Southern Hungary
Authors: Vigvári Szabolcs , Sipos Dávid , Kappéter Ágnes , Feiszt Zsófia , Kovács Beáta , Péterfi Zoltán
Published: April 2018

In the past decade, Clostridium difficile infections (CDIs) have become a major public health challenge. Their epidemiology has radically changed with a significant rise in the number of cases and an increase in severe episodes. Recurrence and failure of conventional treatments are very common. Furthermore, a spread of CDI has emerged in general population without the usual risk factors (unexposed to antibiotic treatment, young people, etc.). The conventional treatments (metronidazole and vancomycin) are still effective and are the first-line antibiotics with new recommendations. New therapeutic strategies are now available. Recent studies show a better efficacy of vancomycin compared with metronidazole for severe episodes. Fidaxomicin is a novel antibiotic drug with an efficacy similar to vancomycin and a lower risk of recurrence. Finally, for relapsing forms, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) seems to be the best option. We determined risk factors for CDI among patients treated at the infectious diseases ward of our hospital in Pécs. The study included 886 patients with CDI from 2009 to 2014. The average number of recurrent episodes was 2.16 and the proportion of severe cases was 66%. Among our patients, 726 (82%) had taken antibiotics and 769 (86.8%) had been hospitalized in the prior 3 months before developing CDI. We have found that prior statin use could be a significant risk factor of CDI (OR: 1.7765, 95% CI: 1.3966–2.2597, p < 0.0001). Finally, we present the comparative efficacy of different types of treatment (metronidazole, vancomycin, fidaxomicin, and FMT).
Space, Time and Shared Humanity
Authors: Bassett Lynn
Published: April 2018

Care is often perceived as “doing something”; spiritual care also involves “being with” another person. This case, set in a hospice inpatient unit, highlights a relationship between being and doing, and the role of chaplains within multi-disciplinary teams, in palliative care. During ward round, a patient learned that he was dying. He appeared overwhelmed; he had a young family and much to organize. Following an informal assessment, the chaplain’s aim was to offer him time and the opportunity to talk. For both, this became a space of uncertainty and vulnerability. It represented a pivotal point in his care as he regained control. After this encounter, other members of the multidisciplinary team assisted him to do what he needed. He died peacefully. The case demonstrates the value of spiritual care in relationship with the support of physical, psychological and social needs of people at the end of life, and their families.
The effectiveness of positive training on happiness, aggression and hope in adolescents with leukemia in Ahvaz
Authors: Shamkhani Marzieh  . , Khalafi Ali .
Published: April 2018

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of positive learning on happiness, Aggression and hope
for adolescents with leukemia in Ahvaz. The sample consisted of 30 people who were selected by available
sampling method. 15 subjects in the experimental group and 15 in the control group were randomly assigned. The
experimental design was a pre-test-post-test type with control group and follow-up period. Measurement tools
included Oxford Happiness Inventory (Argyle, 1989); Ahwaz's Aggression Questionnaire (Zahedifar, Najarian, and
Shokrkon, 2000); Hope Scale (Schneider, 1991). To run, at first, the pre-test was taken from both groups. Then, the
experimental group was trained in 14 sessions of 90 minutes, and after each group, they were subjected to post-test.
And one month later, the follow-up process was completed. Data analysis was performed using multivariate
covariance analysis (MANCOVA) and one-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The results showed that
positive attitudes toward happiness, aggressiveness and hopefulness of adolescents with leukemia in Ahvaz were
effective.
A socio-psychological study on awareness of rural women about legislative provisions regarding human rights
Authors: Kumari Vinod . , Chander Subhash .
Published: April 2018

Human rights are as old as human civilizations and the term represent the rights of all human beings of both sex men and women. It has identified gender equality, in accessibility of human rights. No discrimination is allowed or
imposed in exercise of these rights. Women represent about half of total population in India, but gender biasness and
gender inequality are main features of Indian society. Women have been denied equal rights for centuries. Study was
conducted in Karnal district of Haryana state on 200 women respondents from Nardak cultural zone to know the
awareness about the laws related to crime against women. It was observed that awareness about laws was found in
majority of respondents (86.0%) and awareness was found associated with age, education, occupation, caste and
mass-media exposure as indicated by c2 values.
Well-being in people living with HIV/AIDS in relation to belief in just world
Authors: Duggi Deepti B , Amashi Iranna S. , Kamble Shanmukh  V.
Published: April 2018

The just-world hypothesis is the assumption that a person's actions are inherently inclined to bring morally fair and fitting consequences to that person, to the end of all noble actions being eventually rewarded and all evil actions eventually punished. The present study is counted to find out the significance of the relationship of well-being of
men and women living with HIV/AIDS with their personal and general belief in just world. A purposive sample of
100 male and 100 female people living with HIV/AIDS are selected for the study. The sample was selected for the
study from Positive People Network, NGOs and ART centers. The sample was collected from Hubli-Dharwad
Corporation and Gadag. Personal Belief in Just World Scale developed by Claudia Dalbert (1999); The General
Belief in Just World Scale developed by Dalbert and Schmitt (1987); and Trait Well Being Inventory developed by
Dalbert (1992) measures were used to test the hypotheses. Results of the present study revealed that, General belief
and Personal belief of just world of men living with HIV/AIDS have positive correlation mood level and satisfaction
level. Further, General belief and Personal belief of just world of men living with HIV/AIDS have also had positive
and significant relationship with overall mood and satisfaction level. Contrary to this, General belief and Personal
belief of just world women living with HIV/AIDS has no relation with mood level, but has relationship with
satisfaction level and overall mood and satisfaction level of women living with HIV/AIDS.
Resilience, self-compassion, mindfulness and emotional well-being of doctors
Authors: Sabir Faiqa , Ramzan Nosheen , Malik Farah
Published: April 2018

The present study was conducted to explore the relationship between resilience self-compassion, mindfulness and
emotional well-being of doctors working in critical and non-critical care units of patients. It was hypothesized that
there is likely to be positive relationship between resilience, self-compassion, mindfulness and emotional wellbeing
of doctors and resilience, self-compassion and mindfulness are likely to be positive predictors of emotional
well-being of doctors working in critical care and non critical care units of patients. Further it was also hypothesized
that there are likely to be gender differences in resilience, self-compassion, mindfulness and emotional well-being
of doctors. Data was collected from doctors (n = 100) with age range of 25 to 55 (M = 28.27, SD = 5.88) using
convenient sampling technique. The Brief Resilience Scale (Smith et al., 2008); Self-compassion Scale (Neff,
2003); Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (Brown and Ryan, 2003); and Scale of Positive and Negative
Experiences (SPANE, Diener et al., 2009) were used to collect data. The results of correlation analysis showed that
there was positive and significant correlation between resilience, self-compassion, mindfulness and emotional
well-being of both groups of doctors. Regression analysis revealed that self-compassion was only significant
predictor of emotional well-being. Moreover, significant gender differences were found on emotional well-being.
Nevertheless, resilience, self-compassion and mindfulness abilities are alike in male and female doctors.
Role of life events stress and locus of control (external) in job satisfaction: An empirical evidence
Authors: Singh A. P. , Singh Anoop Kumar , Gupta Vinod Kumar
Published: April 2018

In modern competitive organizations, job satisfaction is an important psychological attribute that may play crucial role in organizational effectiveness and employees' well-being. Locus of control as a personality variable and
stressful life events are causally implicated in a variety of unenviable effects on our performance and health. The
present study was conducted on 210 managerial personnel in private sector organizations in India. The results of
correlation coefficients indicate that person positive was found to be significantly positively correlated with
satisfaction (job and total). Job positive was found to be significantly positively correlated with satisfaction
(management and total) and locus of control (external) was found to be significantly negatively correlated with
satisfaction (management and total). Results of stepwise multiple regression analysis indicate that person positive
(dimension of positive life events stress) emerges as predictor for satisfaction (job and total) and job positive
(dimension of positive life events stress) emerge as predictor for satisfaction (management) while locus of control
(external) emerge as predictor for satisfaction (management and total) The finding of this study will help in
ameliorating the job satisfaction which helps to revamp the employees' performance and aggrandize the
organizational productivity.
Subjective construal of happiness among urban educated Bengali youth: A preliminary study using grounded theory approach
Authors: Pramanik Soma , Ray Deepshikha
Published: April 2018

A quick glance at the vast number of contemporary researches on happiness brings out terms like subjective wellbeing,satisfaction with life, contentment. Few researchers, in the current decade, however, have followed the
qualitative paradigm, with the aim to “discover” the idea of and beliefs regarding happiness, as they occur in the
society. The current research was a similar attempt, intended to extract the de-facto ideas that four contemporary
young, urban, Bengali individuals, residing in Kolkata had regarding happiness. Sample constituted two males and
two females; constructivist grounded theory was the method that was used. Analysis revealed conception of
happiness to be intrinsic, which was expressed in terms of peace and contentment, and associated with compassion,
forgiveness and “letting go”. Activities such as pursuing one's hobbies, participating in adventurous activities,
focussing on one's goals and distraction were enumerated as ways and means that led to happiness. A harmonious
relationship with individuals close to the participants was mentioned as a significant factor behind happiness.
Keywords: happiness, qualitative, grounded theory
Happiness and job satisfaction: An empirical study in public sector undertaking
Authors: Tripathy Satyabrata , Sahoo Fakir  Mohan
Published: April 2018

Happiness is viewed as a major positive organizational behavior construct. The present study tests the prediction
that happiness and job satisfaction are significantly interrelated. In addition to this objective, male and female
employees in an public sector undertaking are compared with respect to these variables. The predicted pattern of
interrelationship among variables is supported. However there is no significant group difference. The findings are
explained in the light of current conceptualizations of happiness and job satisfaction. Major implications are also
suggested for intervention programmes
Psychological capital and workplace emotions among Indian nurses
Authors: Thakker Kalpana , Biswas Urmi Nanda
Published: April 2018

caregivers in a hospital and they significantly influence the quality of care provided, treatment and patient
outcomes. The nurses also interact with the patients, their relatives and act as buffers between the patients and the
doctors. While providing care to the patient, nurses have to provide understanding oriented care to be effective.
They act as social agents in the field of health. This requires them to have many self based resources to become
effective in their job role. Important self based resources for nurses that have been studied are positive emotions,
hope, optimism and self efficacy. Additionally, research on PsyCap and Burnout (Peng et al., 2013; Bitmişa and
Ergeneli, 2015) reports the importance of PsyCap to fight burnout. However, their study suggests that a
comprehensive research is required encompassing workplace emotions. The present study aims to understand the
role of Psychological Capital (PsyCap) with relation to workplace emotions through work engagement (WE) and
emotional labor (EL).
Impact of social skills training on self-esteem among male and female adolescent students
Authors: B. Seema G. , Venkatesh Kumar G.
Published: April 2018

The adolescent years are transforming at all levels: physical, emotional, social, cognitive and behavioral. Helping
professionals have searched for ways for adolescents to acquire the skills necessary to face these many changes.
Parents, educators and adolescents have tried to do what they can ,not only to survive ,but to make the most of major
life transition that occurs from age 10-18 (Arnett, 2000). This study was done to investigate the effect of social skills
training on self esteem among male and female adolescent students. The sample consisted of 200 (100 male and 100
female) adolescent students, were selected randomly and divided into experimental and control groups. The
experimental group received social skills training in 10 sessions, but the control group didn't attend the sessions.
Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale by Rosenberg (1965) was administered in pre and post intervention to measuring Self
esteem. Results revealed that social skills training has significantly enhanced self esteem in the selected sample of
experimental group and gender did not have differential influence on enhancing self esteem due to social skills
training.
EFFECT OF PRE-TREATMENT ON QUALITATIVE INDICES OF WHITE ROOTS
Authors: Bilenka I. , Golinskaya Ya. , Dzyuba N. , Martirosian H.
Published: April 2018

In the work, various technological methods are presented of preliminary processing of celery and parsnip roots to prevent their darkening during cooking in restaurants. These methods are: immersing in a citric acid solution (c = 0.05 %, 0.1 %, 0.15 %), in solution NaCl (c = 0. 5%, 1 %, 2 %), and microwave processing in various modes. The activity of peroxidase, polyphenol oxidase, and ascorbate oxidase enzymes of root crops in the varietal section is also determined. Fresh white roots were selected as research objects: celery of the varieties Yablucnyy and Diamant, and parsnip of the varieties Student and Kruhlyy. It was revealed that polyphenol oxidase shows the highest activity. In order to inactivate the above-stated oxidoreductase, different methods of treating white roots were compared, too. The lowest oxidative enzymes activity was characteristic of the roots of the Diamant varieties and the parsnip roots of the Student variety, which were selected for further work. Studies have been carried out on changes in the mass fraction of L-ascorbic acid during steam blasting and microwave processing in different modes. It is proved that the treatment of white roots with ultra high frequency irradiation at 650 W for 1 minute is optimal. Such treatment allowes preventing the darkening of the raw material after its peeling due to the action of oxidation-reducing enzymes. It also allows preserving L-ascorbic acid by 64.6 % and 65.0 % in the roots of celery and parsnip, respectively. The distribution of polyphenol oxidase activity in the celery and parsnip root crop is analyzed. The results of the work can be used in preparation of dishes with the use of white roots in restaurants in order to improve technological techniques during processing of raw materials into finished products, improve its quality, and preserve L-ascorbic acid, as well as expand the range of culinary products based on spicy aromatic raw materials.
FOOD MARKETS AND FOOD SECURITY: SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF FORMATION
Authors: Kordzaia N. , Yegorov B.
Published: April 2018

Today, the publicity and the scientific community, businessmen and officials pay much attention to the food security problem. However, despite this, it is not solved. This problem has even become global. An analysis of the existing approaches to the definition of “food security” is given in the article. A more systematic and comprehensive definition of this term is formulated on the basis of this study. Moreover, the legislation of the world’s countries, in particular Ukrainian legislation, aimed at solving the food security problem are investigated. A food market forming mechanism is first proposed in the work. It depends on the impact of international politics and political conditions in the country, as well as on the state structure and level of state regulation. This mechanism includes three main interrelated elements: the organizational and economic food production mechanism, the degree of technological development, and the population`s lifestyle. Also a model is developed for the formation of food security through the formation of food markets.
EPAK: A Computational Intelligence Model for 2-level Prediction of Stock Indices
Authors: Tang Li , Pan Ping He , Yao Yong Yi
Published: April 2018

This paper proposes a new computational intelligence model for predicting univariate time series, called EPAK, and a complex prediction model for stock market index synthesizing all the sector index predictions using EPAK as a kernel. The EPAK model uses a complex nonlinear feature extraction procedure integrating a forward rolling Empirical Mode Decomposition (EMD) for financial time series signal analysis and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) for dimension reduction to generate information-rich features as input to a new two-layer K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) with Affinity Propagation (AP) clustering for prediction via regression. The EPAK model is then used as a kernel for predicting each of all the sector indices of the stock market. The sector indices predictions are then synthesized via weighted average to generate the prediction of the stock market index, yielding a complex prediction model for the stock market index. The EPAK model and the complex prediction model for stock index are tested on real historical financial time series in Chinese stock index including CSI 300 and ten sector indices, with results confirming the effectiveness of the proposed models.
Synthesis and properties of a modified sodium carboxymethylcellulose superplasticiser
Authors: Lv Gaolei , Han Fuqin , Sun Kaimeng
Published: April 2018

The polymeric admixture sodium-carboxymethylcellulose (CMC-Na)/poly methyl allyl polyoxyethylene ether (PHPEG)/poly sodium p-styrene sulfonate (PSS) was synthesised and used in cement-based materials. The polymer was tested using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction and the results showed that the superplasticiser was successfully synthesised. The polymer was applied to cement pastes, cement mortars and concretes. The results of thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry showed that the polymer promoted the cement hydration reaction. With the addition of the polymer, the compressive strength of the concrete increased by 42·17%, 21·94% and 20% at age 3 d, 7 d and 28 d, respectively, and the slump increased by 29 mm. Scanning electron microscopy was conducted to characterise the plain cement mortars and the polymer-modified cement mortars and the results revealed more hydration products in the polymer-modified cement mortars.
Effects of sodium chloride on the mechanical properties of slag composite matrix geopolymer
Authors: He Wei , Liu Chengbin , Zhang Lei
Published: April 2018

In this paper, neutral salt sodium chloride (NaCl) was used as an activator for geopolymer, a slag composite matrix. Compressive tests, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction analytical tests were carried out to measure the unconfined compressive strength, observe the microstructure and analyse the composition of hydration products of the sodium chloride-added geopolymer. The results showed that its strength, for most mixes, met the standards for 32·5 grade slag Portland cement. The mechanism of the strength increase of the slag composite matrix geopolymer by adding sodium chloride was a result of sodium ions and chloride ions being engaged separately in hydration reactions with the slag composite matrix geopolymer, which generated new strengthening hydration products such as tabular-, needle- and rod-shaped crystals (3CaO·Al2O3·(xCaCl2·yCaSO4)·12H2O), and zeolite ores (0·8CaO·0·2Na2O·Al2O3).
Modelling engineered barriers for spent nuclear fuel repository using a double-structure model for pellets
Authors: Toprak Erdem , Olivella Sebastia , Pintado Xavier
Published: April 2018

This paper describes an experimental programme and the corresponding modelling in order to characterise the hydromechanical (HM) behaviour of pellets. At least two levels of porosity can be distinguished in the pellets: microporosity and macroporosity. In general, the microstructure is associated with the active clay minerals, while the macrostructure accounts for the larger-scale structure of the material. In pellets, this concept can be somewhat different as a pellet arrangement creates a large-scale macropore structure. The Barcelona expansive model is proposed to reproduce the material response through infiltration and oedometer tests. In addition to expansive model parameters, a set of hydraulic laws considering the double-structure phenomenon is necessary to perform HM analysis. This paper also describes the effect of macroporosity on the intrinsic permeability changes. To illustrate the general objectives of this research, a full-scale thermohydromechanical calculation has been done to show the capabilities of the approach. The Barcelona basic model (for clays) and Barcelona expansive model (for pellets) have been used in this full-scale calculation.
MIST Borsalarında Rassal Yürüyüş Hipotezi
Authors: GEMİCİ Eray , POLAT Müslüm
Published: April 2018

Borsalarda
hisse senetlerinin fiyatı arz ve talebe göre belirlenmektedir. Eğer borsada
rassal yürüyüş hipotezi geçerli ise geçmiş verilerden hareketle fiyat
tahmininde bulunmak mümkün olmamaktadır. Aksi takdirde bu bilgileri kullanan
kişiler fiyat tahmininde bulunabilmekte ve normalüstü kazanç elde
edebilmektedirler. Bu makalenin amacı MIST ülkelerinde (Meksika, Endonezya,
Güney Kore ve Türkiye) Ocak 1998 – Temmuz 2017 döneminde borsa endekslerinin
zayıf formda etkin olup olmadığını ortaya koymaktır.  Bu amaçla MIST borsalarının rassal yürüyüş
süreci 2016 yılında Furuoka tarafından literatüre kazandırılan birim
kök testi ile incelenmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular, incelenen piyasaların zayıf
formda etkin olmadığına işaret etmektedir.
Sektör Düzeyinde Rekabet Edebilirlik ve Dünya Talebine Uyum: Türkiye ve Seçili Ülkeler için Bir Analiz
Authors: AYTUN Uğur , KILIÇASLAN Yılmaz
Published: April 2018

Bu
çalışmada seçili on sekiz ülkenin farklı teknoloji yoğunluklarındaki alt
endüstrilerinin ticaretinin ihracat payı performanslarını, bunların  dünya ticaret payları ile karşılaştırarak
görmeye çalışmamıza imkân veren Sabit Pazar Payı analizi ile irdeledik. BACI
dış ticaret veri tabanının 1995-2014 dönemini kapsayan bulguları, düşük, orta
ve yüksek teknolojili endüstrilerde birçok gelişmekte olan ülkenin pazar
paylarını, kendi çabaları, yani rekabet edebilirlik etkisi yoluyla hızlı bir
biçimde artırdığını göstermektedir. ABD, Japonya ve Almanya başta olmak üzere,
yüksek gelirli ülkeler cephesinde de bu pazar payları ya azalmakta ya da
durağan bir konumdadır. Bu iki bulgu küresel değer zincirlerinin yayılması
sonucunda üretim sürecindeki birçok aşamanın gelişmiş ülkelerden gelişmekte
olan ülkelere kaydığı şeklinde yorumlanabilir. Öte yandan, Vietnam ve bir
dereceye kadar da Çin bu süreçte dünyada talebi artan mallarda da rekabet
edebilirliklerini güçlü bir şekilde artırabilmiş ve toplam ihracat bakımından
yüksek bir yakınsama performansı gösterebilmişlerdir.
CUIDADO DA SAÚDE DOS HOMENS NA ESTRATÉGIA DE SAÚDE DA FAMÍLIA: ESTUDO QUALITATIVO DE RERIUTABA – CE
Authors: Carneiro Alves Pereira Mayara , Araújo Viana Márbia , Alves da Silva Adriana
Published: April 2018

O objetivo deste estudo é demonstrar como os profissionais de nível médio e superior de uma Estratégia de Saúde da Família do município de Reriutaba - CE realizam a produção do cuidado aos homens. O estudo foi desenvolvido por meio de pesquisa qualitativa com entrevistas semiestruturadas e interpretação dos dados realizada pela análise de conteúdo temática. Constatou-se que o cuidado desenvolvido é frágil devido, principalmente, ao pouco domínio de conhecimentos sobre as políticas públicas de saúde, às práticas orientadas por concepções tradicionais com base no senso comum e à falta de iniciativa para a realização de ações que envolvam os usuários. Contudo, os profissionais reconhecem as possibilidades e potencialidades para que a saúde do homem seja efetivada, faltando ainda iniciativas para desenvolver essa tarefa. Considera-se que esta pesquisa pode fomentar práticas profissionais e ampliar o campo das possibilidades e potencialidades.
PERFIL SOCIODEMOGRÁFICO E SINTOMAS DE ANSIEDADE E DEPRESSÃO DE ESPOSAS DE ALCOOLISTAS
Authors: Lopes Andressa Pereira , Franco Júnior Alberto José de Amorim
Published: April 2018

Esta pesquisa buscou caracterizar o perfil sociodemográfico e os sintomas de ansiedade e depressão de 60 esposas de alcoolistas na cidade de Maceió. Aplicou-se um questionário sociodemográfico e a Escala Hospitalar de Ansiedade e Depressão. Identificou-se que as participantes apresentaram média de 47,81 anos (DP= 13,67) e uma média de tempo de casada de 22,5 anos (DP: 13,7); que 90% possuíam alguma religião; que 61,7% das participantes assinalaram ter um ou mais de um familiar alcoolista, além do esposo; e 55% das esposas apresentaram-se “com ansiedade” e 43,3% “com depressão”. Buscou-se trazer um recorte das variáveis psicossociais recorte do momento atual na vida de esposas de alcoolistas, o que pode servir como base de informações para o desenvolvimento de ações promotoras de saúde para esse público-alvo.
ENTRE A VIDA E A MORTE: CEMITÉRIOS, EM SI PRÓPRIOS, SÃO MUSEUS?
Authors: Ribeiro Diego Lemos , Tavares Davi Kiermes , Brahm José Paulo Siefert
Published: April 2018

Cemitérios e museus se assemelham por serem construções sociais: lugares fundamentais na construção de memórias e narrativas que entrelaçam o tempo-espaço das sociedades que os originou. Contudo, apesar dessa semelhança, podem os cemitérios ser considerados museus? Ou teriam potencial para sê-lo? A partir desse ideário, o artigo objetiva verificar correlações plausíveis entre as duas instituições, que justifiquem pensá-las com a mesma função social. No intuito de lançar novo olhar, e de igual modo discutir sobre o tema museu e cemitério por perspectiva inusual, tem o texto a sua razão de existir. O texto reflete a discussão teórica de pesquisas do curso de Mestrado executadas pelos coautores, em fase de conclusão.
DIMENSÕES NO PLANEJAMENTO EDUCACIONAL E DOS PROCESSOS AVALIATIVOS QUALITATIVOS NA EDUCAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL - MODALIDADE DE EDUCAÇÃO A DISTÂNCIA
Authors: Fofonca Eduardo , DA COSTA CARMEN SILVIA , AMORIM FERNANDO , CAMARGO VANIA CARLA
Published: April 2018

Este artigo apresenta o contexto de implementação de cursos técnicos, na modalidade de Educação a Distância e o desenvolvimento de reformulações presentes no planejamento educacional e nos processos avaliativos na Educação Profissional, mais especificamente em cursos técnicos subsequentes de nível médio, do Instituto Federal do Paraná. Para o desenvolvimento da discussão, fez-se necessária uma análise preliminar de concepções e problemáticas de cursos ofertados e concluídos na instituição, para que estas, com seus impactos e repercussões, subsidiassem a construção de novos cursos técnicos subsequentes. Desse modo analítico, o artigo ainda reflete sobre novas dimensões para a organização dos processos qualitativos da avaliação de aprendizagem.
GERENCIAMENTO DE PROJETOS EM RECURSOS HÍDRICOS (SUBTERRÂNEOS): UMA PROPOSTA COM USO DO PMBOK
Authors: Ribeiro Daniela Dantas de Menezes
Published: April 2018

O presente artigo tem como objetivo aplicar os processos apresentados no PMBOK na elaboração e gerenciamento de projetos sobre águas subterrâneas no Estado de Sergipe. A água subterrânea consiste em uma importante reserva hídrica, com ocorrência abaixo da superfície terrestres, ocupando os poros e vazios entre os grãos das rochas sedimentares e fraturas de rochas maciças, sendo armazenadas  em  reservatórios  denominados  aquíferos. A Lei  Federal  n°  9433/97(BRASIL,  1997)  instituiu  a Política  Nacional  de Recursos Hídricos e o Sistema de Gerenciamento de Recursos Hídricos, e possui como seus instrumentos o Sistema  Nacional  de Informações sobre Recursos Hídricos e a Outorga de Direito de Uso de Recursos Hídricos. Esses instrumentos possuem significativa importância na gestão  dos  recursos  hídricos  subterrâneos,  uma  vez  que  requer  para  suas aplicações,  estudos  de  caracterização  do  sistema  aquífero visando um melhor aproveitamento do reservatório de acordo com seus diferentes usos (abastecimento humano, industrial e irrigação). A abordagem metodológica contemplará os seguintes processos com base no PMBOK: iniciação, planejamento, execução, monitoramento e controle e encerramento. Como também a elaboração de um modelo do projeto Canvas com aplicação em estudo sobre monitoramento de águas subterrâneas considerando a unidade de planejamento de gestão (bacia hidrográfica) no município.
Cytotoxic and Antibacterial Assessment of Stem-Barks of Feretia apodanthera and Erythrophleum ivorense; Two West African Medicinal and Socio-Economic Trees
Authors: Njimoh Dieudonne Lemuh , Taiwe Germain Sotoing , Dinga Jerome Nyhalah , Nyuylam Marcel Moyeh , Meyam Juliette Momesaw , Mokake Seraphine Ebenye
Published: April 2018

To assess the antibacterial and cytotoxic properties of stem-barks of Feretia apodanthera and Erythrophleum ivorense extracts from powdered stem-barks of Feretia apodanthera and Erythrophleum ivorense were prepared following standard techniques of marceration, filtration and evaporation. Antibacterial activity was assayed against five pathogenic bacteria strains by the well-diffusion and broth microdilution methods. Cytotoxicity was measured by acute toxicity test on female albino rats and confirmed by cell viability assay using 3T3 cell lines. Phytochemical analysis was performed following standard techniques. The aqueous/alkaloid extracts of Feretia apodanthera and the ethanol extract of Erythrophleum ivorense were active against the five pathogenic bacteria strains tested (diameter zone of inhibition (DZI) ranging from 5.1 to 17.8mm). The Feretia apodanthera extracts were the most active against Staphylococcus aureus (DZI 17.1-17.8mm). The MIC and MBC of the extracts of both plants ranged from 0.094mg/ml to 48mg/ml and 0.047mg/ml to 48mg/ml respectively. Extracts of Feretia. apodanthera at 5000mg/Kg had no effect on the behavioural properties of rats and no death was observed. Incubation with 3T3 cell lines did not produce any cell toxicity up to 20mM and 5mM respectively for the aqueous extract and the alkaloid fraction. Incubation with higher concentrations produced cell death with IC50 of 39.41 ± 0.95mM and 38.45 ± 1.64mM respectively. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of various constituents. The results show for the first time that stem-bark extracts of F. apodanthera and E. ivorense possess antibacterial activities against common human pathogenic bacteria and the low/lack of toxicity as demonstrated with the F. apodanthera extracts justify and confirm their safe ethnomedical uses.
A comparative study of adult and pediatric polysomnography
Authors: K. Athiyaman , M. Gowri Shankar , G. Suji , D. Prabhu
Published: April 2018

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) also referred to as obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea-is a sleep disorder that involves cessation or significant decrease in airflow in the presence of breathing effort. It is the most common type of sleep-disordered breathing and is characterized by recurrent episodes of upper airway collapse during sleep. Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), like adult OSAS, is characterized by intermittent upper airway collapse during sleep and is associated with anatomic and neuromuscular factors. However, the clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, and polysomnographic findings of OSAS in children are likely to be different from those in adults. Adult OSA and pediatric OSA though the pathogenesis is more or less same, the evaluation gives a significant difference in outcome.

Methods: 60 patients who meet the inclusion criteria were subjected to clinical evaluation and level 1 sleep study was done.  

Results: Mean age group in adults was 39.86±8.42 yrs the most common cause in adults being obesity and the mean age group in pediatric was 7.63±1.71 yrs with adenotonsillar hypertrophy being the commonest cause. The gender distribution among affected is predominantly being male both in adults and in the pediatric population. The lowest mean desaturation was 81% in adults as compared to 73.23% in children.

Conclusions: Significant PSG findings were noted in gender distribution and in Mean desaturation, AHI in both adults and pediatric population.
İnsan Kaynakları Yönetimi Alanındaki Bildirilerin Seyri: Ulusal Yönetim Ve Organizasyon Kongreleri Üzerine Bir Araştırma
Authors: Kızıldağ Duygu , Böyükaslan Handan Deniz
Published: April 2018

Bu
çalışmanın amacı, Türkiye’de insan kaynakları yönetimi alanında yapılan
çalışmalardaki değişimi Ulusal Yönetim ve Organizasyon Kongreleri kapsamında
incelemektir. Bu bağlamda, düzenlenmeye başladığı ilk yıl olan 1993’den 2016
yılına kadar Ulusal Yönetim ve Organizasyon Kongrelerinde yayımlanan bildiri
kitaplarındaki insan kaynakları alanındaki bildiriler, bildiri başlığı, yazar(lar)ın
çalıştıkları kurum, yazar sayısı, kullanılan araştırma yöntemi ve örneklem
açısından içerik analizine tabi tutulmuştur. Araştırma sonucunda alandaki
bildiri sayılarının 2004 yılından itibaren arttığı, en çok çalışılan konuların
kariyer yönetimi, stratejik insan kaynakları yönetimi, performans yönetimi
olduğu ve nicel yöntemlerin daha fazla tercih edildiği görülmüştür.
İş Güvencesizliğinin Etkileri: Temel Yaklaşımlar ve Olumsuz Etkileri Düzenleyici Faktörler Üzerine Bir Derleme
Authors: Yüce-selvi Ümran , Sümer Nebi
Published: April 2018

Mevcut
işin gelecekteki devamlılığı ile ilgili duyulan endişe olarak tanımlanan iş
güvencesizliği, günümüz çalışma hayatındaki en önemli stres kaynaklarından
biridir. Araştırma bulguları işin devamlılığına dair duyulan endişenin
çalışanların genel iyilik hali, psikolojik ve fiziksel sağlığı ve iş yaşamı
üzerindeki olumsuz etkisine işaret etmektedir. Bu derleme çalışmasında iş
güvencesizliği algısının çalışanlar üzerindeki etkisinin ötesine geçilerek, söz
konusu etkiyi düzenleyen faktörlere odaklanılmış ve bu konudaki çalışmalar
sistematik olarak incelenmiştir. Bu kapsamda geçmiş çalışmalar taranmış, ilgili
temel kuramlar, modeller ve yaklaşımlar özetlenmiş, demografik ve bireysel
özelliklerin, iş ve örgüt ile ilgili etmenlerin ve kültürel değerlerin iş
güvencesizliğinin çalışanlar üzerindeki etkilerini düzenleme (moderatör)
rolleri irdelenmiştir. Derlenen çalışmalar bir tablo içinde sunulmuş,
bulguların doğurguları yorumlanmış ve gelecek araştırmalar için önerilerde
bulunulmuştur.
“Tails of the Hard Times” A Review Study of Depression
Authors: BABAYİĞİT Asra , KARAAZİZ Meryem
Published: April 2018

Depression is one of the most commonly observed medical conditions throughout the world. The number of studies examining depression has been rapidly increasing in recent years. It has been observed that untreated depression may lead to unexpected early mortality and can have a negative impact on a patient’s general health conditions. On the other hand, with the proper treatment, the life quality of the depressed patient can be enhanced. There are different types and explanations for depression. This review aims to explain and summarize the prevalence, diagnosis criteria, risk factors, etiology and description of depression. The purpose of this review study is to explain depression and its associated risk factors.
Üniversite Öğrencilerinin Meslek Tercihlerini Belirleyen Faktörlere Yönelik Bir İnceleme
Authors: AYDEMİR Leyla
Published: April 2018

Meslek
seçimi kişinin yalnızca gelecekte ki kazancının, mesleki mutluluğunun değil,
aynı zamanda sosyal çevresinin, yaşam kalitesinin, maddi olanaklarının vb.
belirlenmesinde önemli bir etkiye sahiptir. Kişinin ileride sahip olacağı
mesleği belirlemesinde üniversite eğitimi büyük önem taşımaktadır. Dolayısıyla
doğru bölüm tercihi bu yolda atılan önemli bir adımdır. Bu çalışmanın amacı
üniversite eğitimi almakta olan öğrencilerin bölüm seçimlerinde belirleyici rol
oynamış faktörleri saptayarak bölüm seçme yeterliliklerini ve tercihlerini
gerçekleştirirken sahip oldukları bilinç düzeylerini değerlendirmeyi
amaçlamaktadır. Nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden anket araştırma tekniğinin
kullanıldığı çalışmada elde edilen veriler IBM SPSS 23.0 programı yardımıyla
analiz edilmiştir. Yapılan güvenilirlik analizi sonucunda, 891 Cronbach’s Alpha
değerine ulaşılmış olup, anketin güvenilir olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır.
Araştırma sonunda, öğrencilerin büyük çoğunluğunun gerek kendi kararları
gerekse başkalarının tavsiyeleri ile yeteneklerine uygun, iş avantajları
yüksek, toplumsal saygınlığı olan meslekleri seçme eğiliminde oldukları
görülmektedir. Bilinçli olarak bölüm tercihinde bulunduklarını belirten
gençlerin kariyer, maddi kazanç, iş imkânı vb. etmenleri dikkate alarak hedeflerine
uygun bölüm seçiminde bulundukları saptanmıştır.
IMPROVED PARTICLE SWARM OPTIMIZATION FOR NON-LINEAR PROGRAMMING PROBLEM WITH BARRIER METHOD
Authors: Prajapati Raju , Dubey Om Prakash , Kumar Randhir
Published: April 2018

The Non-Linear Programming Problems (NLPP) are computationally hard to solve as compared to the Linear Programming Problems (LPP). To solve NLPP, the available methods are Lagrangian Multipliers, Sub gradient method, Karush-Kuhn-Tucker conditions, Penalty and Barrier method etc. In this paper, we are applying Barrier method to convert the NLPP with equality constraint to an NLPP without constraint. We use the improved version of famous Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) method to obtain the solution of NLPP without constraint. SCILAB programming language is used to evaluate the solution on sample problems. The results of sample problems are compared on Improved PSO and general PSO.
CORRELATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNIQUES WITH SOFT COMPUTING IN VARIOUS AREAS
Authors: Kumar Avinash , Kumar Abhishek , Burnwal Arun Prasad
Published: April 2018

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a part of computer science concerned with designing intelligent computer systems that exhibit the characteristics used to associate with intelligence in human behavior. Basically, it define as a field that study and design of intelligent agents. Traditional AI approach deals with cognitive and biological models that imitate and describe human information processing skills. This processing skills help to perceive and interact with their environment. But in modern era developers can build system that assemble superior information processing needs of government and industry by choosing from large areas of mature technologies. Soft Computing (SC) is an added area of AI. It focused on the design of intelligent systems that process uncertain, imprecise and incomplete information. It applied in real world problems frequently to offer more robust, tractable and less costly solutions than those obtained by more conventional mathematical techniques. This paper reviews correlation of artificial intelligence techniques with soft computing in various areas.
Redução de Danos na Atenção Psicossocial: concepções e vivências de profissionais em um CAPS ad.
Authors: Araujo Ana Carolina da Costa , Pires Ronaldo Rodrigues
Published: April 2018

O presente estudo tem por objetivo compreender a percepção de profissionais de um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial Álcool e Outras Drogas (CAPS ad) acerca da estratégia de Redução de Danos, bem como identificar os principais desafios para a efetivação dessa política no âmbito da Atenção Psicossocial. Caracterizou-se como uma pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa onde foram entrevistados treze profissionais e as falas destes foram analisadas a partir do referencial da Análise de Conteúdo. De maneira geral, a Redução de Danos é percebida como uma estratégia ainda recente, com o papel de ampliar as possibilidades no tratamento do usuário de substâncias psicoativas, tornando-o mais autônomo e participativo em seu processo de cuidado, garantindo maior adesão ao tratamento e maior humanização no cuidado. Percebe-se também alguns desafios com relação à concretização da Redução de Danos, como o conhecimento insuficiente por parte dos profissionais, familiares e dos próprios usuários acerca da política. No entanto, embora ainda não se sintam capacitados para promover esse cuidado diferenciado, os profissionais têm buscado, junto ao usuário, diferentes possibilidades de práticas que se orientam sob este paradigma.
Predictability and success rate of short implants
Authors: Vicente Neto Pedro , Franco Micheloni Ana Lúcia , Scarduelli Cássio Rocha , Pizzol Karina Eiras Dela Coleta , Mollo Júnior Francisco De Assis , Marcantônio Júnior Elcio
Published: April 2018

In oral rehabilitation with dental implants, severely resorbed alveolar ridges are a challenging problem due to the reduced height of the residual bone. Continuous search for minimally invasive procedures has resulted in the conception of reduced-length dental implants, decreasing the necessary amount of bone for implantation, thereby reducing the need of bone-grafts. Given the growing demand in the field of implant dentistry and the continuous development of surgical techniques, this study aimed to review the current literature on the predictability and success rate of short implants. Relevant articles published in the PubMed database between the years of 2004 and 2014 were selected using the following key-words: short dental implants, extra-short implants, survival rate, implant, mandible, maxilla, prognosis, implant survival, implant length. Based on the literature review, we concluded that short implants showed high predictability and high success rate in the short term, therefore they are one of the current options for the rehabilitation of atrophic alveolar ridges. Further longitudinal studies are necessary to define more reliably parameters for their proper use, ensuring the achievement of high success rates and survival rates with the use of this type of implant.o assess the attitude and practice of dental professionals towards using of advance radiographic technique.
Preliminary investigation of a novel endodôntico obturator
Authors: Kalman Les , Lui Carol
Published: April 2018

Conventional endodontic treatment requires the removal of the pulp and dentin by shaping the inside of the tooth. The shaping occurs with the use of drills to a geometry that is directly related to a predetermined form of material that will obturate the tooth’s interior.The aim of this study was to investigate a novel device that applies sonic energy during the obturation of the tooth’s interior. Extracted human teeth underwent endodontic treatment.  Half of the group were conventionally obturated and the other half were obturated with the novel device.  Post-treatment radiographs were evaluated utilizing Schulich dental school endodontic marking criteria.No statistical significance (α = 0.05) was determined between each group.  A higher incidence of filled space (60%) occurred with sonic obturation when compared to conventional obturation (33%).  Micro-computer tomography (CT) images were obtained of one sample from each group to assess the three-dimensional obturation.  The novel device facilitated easy handling and demonstrated potential for effective obturation. Further tests are required for device refinement, larger sample sizes and clinical validation to assess the attitude and practice of dental professionals towards using of advance Radiographic technique.
Knowledge and attitude regarding periodontal diseases among undergraduate students of a dental college, Udaipur city
Authors: Sharma Anant Raghav , Sharma Shristhi
Published: April 2018

Aim: The present study is conducted to explore knowledge and attitude regarding periodontal diseases among dental undergraduate students.Material and Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire study. Samples are undergraduate students of third year, fourth year and internship students. Students who are present on the day of study was included in the study and given there informed consent.Results: Majority of study subjects among all study participants knows the meaning of periodontal diseases {207(72%)}. Most of the study participants {158(55%)} told that the vitamin C deficiency, poor oral hygiene and injury to gums all are main cause of periodontal diseases. Most of the study participants {192(66%)} were agrees with the fact that periodontal diseases are very hazardous for teeth. Most of the undergraduate students {189(65%)} were agree with the fact that periodontal diseases in its early cannot be ignored. Periodontal diseases can affect general health was agreed by most of study participants {151 (52%)}.Conclusions: Based on above results it was revealed that the well-educated dental professionals who are going to become the foundation of future dentistry had a fair knowledge and positive attitude regarding the periodontal diseases.
A FORÇA DOS LAÇOS SOCIAIS: DEFINIÇÃO E PROPOSTA DE UMA ESCALA DE MENSURAÇÃO
Authors: Silva Marianny Jessica de Brito , Silva Rennaly Alves da , Souza Natalia Mary Oliveira de , Melo Francisco Vicente Sales , Andrade Jackeline Amantino de
Published: April 2018

Apesar de os laços sociais desempenharem papel importante na análise das redes de relacionamento organizacional, sua mensuração ainda é incipiente. Este artigo propõe e avalia empiricamente uma escala para mensurar a força dos laços das redes de relacionamento. Seguindo as recomendações de Churchill (1979) para o desenvolvimento do instrumento e a partir da definição de laços adotada, a escala apresentou quatorze itens que foram agrupados em cinco dimensões: frequência de tempo, similaridade, reciprocidade, intensidade emocional e intimidade. O estudo contribui com a literatura ao revelar que a mensuração dos laços pode ajudar no melhor conhecimento dos indivíduos em ambientes grupais.
INOVAÇÃO COMO ESTRATÉGIA COMPETITIVA DE PEQUENAS EMPRESAS: ESTUDO DE CASOS COM FARMÁCIAS PARTICIPANTES DO PROGRAMA AGENTES LOCAIS DE INOVAÇÃO EM RONDÔNIA
Authors: Lima Váldeson Amaro , Müller Carlos André Da Silva
Published: April 2018

O presente estudo teve por objetivo analisar o processo de inovação em pequenas empresas participantes do programa ALI em Rondônia, verificando o desenvolvimento de competências em relação à evolução do grau de inovação de pequenas farmácias de manipulação. O método de estudo de casos foi empregado com três empresas do setor, considerando os dados do radar inovação, análise SWOT, entrevistas com gestores e colaboradores e observação participante. A tendência de desenvolvimento ou aprimoramento de competências a partir da implementação de inovações no âmbito do programa ALI foi verificada, permitindo a elaboração de uma articulação entre recursos, competências e inovação inerentes à atividade.