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“Focusing on Treating the Spirit (神)” in Acupuncture and Moxibustion: The Dialectical Unity of Regulating the Body and the Spirit
Authors: Chen Bing-Li , Fan Qian , Guan Li-Xin , Hou Wen-Guang , Chen Yue-Lai
Published: April 2021

”Focusing on treating the spirit (神)” is an important principle in acupuncture and moxibustion. It is a unique psychosomatic therapy involving the doctor and the patient, which includes regulating the spirit and the body. Traditional Chinese medicine attaches great importance to it. Focusing on treating the spirit is also a component of the standards of medical ethics. Only when doctors have noble medical ethics can they achieve clinical treatment of the mind and give full play to their skills to cure diseases. Focusing on treating the spirit runs through the entire clinical process of acupuncture and moxibustion. Before the treatment, it is necessary to focus on the spirit to distinguish the spirit and qi. During the treatment, attention should be paid to the mind to regulate the spirit and qi. It is the premise of clinical diagnosis and treatment of acupuncture and moxibustion and the key to the curative effect. Focusing on treating the spirit is also in the realm of doctor-patient double treatment, which requires doctor-patient communication before treatment and the preservation of the body and spirit after treatment. Therefore, concentration of the mind is the key to acupuncture and moxibustion treatment.
Potential anti-alopecia constituents from Theobroma cacao
Authors: Kurnia Dikdik , Kelutur Faruk Jayanto , Mustarichie Resmi
Published: April 2021

Tinea capitis is local alopecia caused by a dermatophyte infection of the scalp. Trichophyton rubrum produces the squalene epoxidase enzyme, which has a crucial role in prolonged dermatophyte infection, as well as in synthesizing fatty acids in this dermatophyte group. This study analyzes Trichophyton cacao compounds as anti-alopecia by inhibiting the squalene epoxidase enzyme formation, in silico. The structure of T. cacao compounds was prepared using the MolView Web application. The compound docked to squalene epoxidase using AutoDock Vina in PyRx 0.8, followed by PyMOL for visualization, and the Proteins Plus program to analyze the complexity. The binding affinity value of catechin, epicatechin (−8.0 kcal/mol), and anthocyanin (−7.8 kcal/mol) compounds was higher than the positive control (terbinafine, −6.7 kcal/mol). Pre-ADMET demonstrated that catechin and epicatechin had moderate Human Intestinal Absorption (66.71%), but anthocyanin was very good (100%). Caco-2 parameters for catechin and epicatechin were relatively low (<4 nm s − 1), while anthocyanin, theobromine, and terbinafine were within 4–70 nm s − 1. Plasma protein binding shows catechin, epicatechin, and anthocyanin diffuse through the plasma membrane and interact with plasma proteins. The toxicity results for all compounds are mutagenic, and only terbinafine is carcinogenic. Based on the Lipinski's “Rule of Five,” compounds from T. Cacao can be given orally. Catechin and epicatechin compounds have the potential to act as anti-alopecia. These two compounds can diffuse and interact with plasma proteins so they are directly on the target when given orally.
Evaluating of Solute Carrier Family 6 Member 4 Gene (SLC6A4) Promoter Polymorphisms with Escitalopram Plasma Levels for Precision Medicine in Major Depressive Disorder
Authors: Canbolat Fadime , Tasdemir Erinc Dilek Meltem , Sercan Canan , Evrensel Alper , Ulucan Korkut , Aydın Ahmet , Tarhan Kasif Nevzat
Published: April 2021

Aim and Objective:

Escitalopram (SCT) shows an antidepressant effect due to its mechanism of increasing the serotonin level by inhibiting the serotonin transporter protein (5HTT). 5HTT is encoded by solute carrier family 6 member 4 gene (SLC6A4) in the brain. Recognition of SCT plasma level of patients and pharmacodynamics of individuals during SCT treatment will increase the expected response to the treatment and reduce the adverse effects. This study aims to determine the effect of SLC6A4 promoter long/short polymorphism and the SCT plasma level of patients on the response to treatment during the SCT drug therapy.

Materials and Methods:

Blood and plasma samples of 30 major depressive patients using 20 mg SCT for 8 weeks between the ages of 18 and 65 were analyzed to determine SCT plasma level and SLC6A4 promoter polymorphism. The treatment response level was determined by using the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale at patient files.

Results:

SCT plasma level of the nine patients with LL polymorphism was found to be in the range of 13.40–63.36 ng/mL. For 13 patients with LS polymorphism, SCT plasma level was found to be in the range of 2.93–57.48 ng/mL. For eight patients with SS polymorphism, the SCT plasma level was found to be in the range of 0.95–49.32 ng/mL.

Conclusion:

When the association between SCT plasma level and response to the drug treatment was examined, we had significant results to show that SCT level affected the response to treatment, especially in the LS group, as well as the SLC6A4 promoter variation. This study may lead to a more profound understanding of rational drug therapy as well as to a careful application of pharmacogenetics in psychiatry..
Epidemiology of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in Africa—Underestimated for Decades
Authors: Temur Ahmet Irfan , Kuhn Jens H. , Pecor David B. , Apanaskevich Dmitry A. , Keshtkar-Jahromi Maryam
Published: April 2021

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is endemic in Africa, but the epidemiology remains to be defined. Using a broad database search, we reviewed the literature to better define CCHF evidence in Africa. We used a One Health approach to define the impact of CCHF by reviewing case reports, human and animal serology, and records of CCHF virus (CCHFV) isolations (1956–mid-2020). In addition, published and unpublished collection data were used to estimate the geographic distribution of Hyalomma ticks and infection vectors. We implemented a previously proposed classification scheme for organizing countries into five categories by the level of evidence. From January 1, 1956 to July 25, 2020, 494 CCHF cases (115 lethal) were reported in Africa. Since 2000, nine countries (Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sudan, and Tunisia) have reported their first CCHF cases. Nineteen countries reported CCHF cases and were assigned level 1 or level 2 based on maturity of their surveillance system. Thirty countries with evidence of CCHFV circulation in the absence of CCHF cases were assigned level 3 or level 4. Twelve countries for which no data were available were assigned level 5. The goal of this review is to inform international organizations, local governments, and healthcare professionals about shortcomings in CCHF surveillance in Africa to assist in a movement toward strengthening policy to improve CCHF surveillance.
Dengue Virus Infections among Peace Corps Volunteers in Timor-Leste, 2018–2019
Authors: Sánchez-González Liliana , Venuto Margaret , Poe Scott , Major Chelsea G. , Baskara Leonardus , Abdiyeva Sevinj , Murphy Daniel , Munoz-Jordan Jorge L. , Medina Freddy A. , Paz-Bailey Gabriela , Petersen Kyle , Becker Karen , Sharp Tyler M.
Published: April 2021

Dengue is an ongoing health risk for Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) working in the tropics. On May 2019, the Peace Corps Office of Health Services notified the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of a dengue outbreak among PCVs in Timor-Leste. The purpose of this investigation was to identify the clinical, demographic, and epidemiological characteristics of PCVs with dengue and recommend dengue preventive measures. To identify PCVs with dengue and describe disease severity, the medical records of PCVs reporting fever during September 2018–June 2019 were reviewed. To identify factors associated with dengue virus (DENV) infection, we administered a questionnaire on demographics, travel history, and mosquito avoidance behaviors and collected blood specimens to detect the anti-DENV IgM antibody to diagnose recent infection. Of 35 PCVs in-country, 11 (31%) tested positive for dengue (NS1, IgM, PCR), eight requiring hospitalization and medical evacuation. Among 27 (77%) PCVs who participated in the investigation, all reported having been recently bitten by mosquitoes and 56% reported being bitten most often at home; only 16 (59%) reported having screens on bedroom windows. Nearly all (93%) PCVs reported using a bed net every night; fewer (70%) reported using mosquito repellent at least once a day. No behaviors were significantly associated with DENV infection. Raising awareness of dengue risk among PCVs and continuing to encourage mosquito avoidance behavior to prevent dengue is critical. Access to and use of measures to avoid mosquito bites should be improved or implemented. Peace Corps medical officers should continue to receive an annual refresher training on dengue clinical management.
Spatio-temporal analysis of landuse dynamics in Upper Opa Catchment, Southwest Nigeria
Authors: Ibitoye M.O. , Aboyeji O.S. , Adekemi S.O.A.
Published: April 2021

This study explored the use of geospatial techniques to assess land use change within upper Opa catchment area in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria for a period of 28 years between 1986 and 2014. To accomplish this, Landsat TM 1986, ETM 2002 and OLI 2014 were acquired from the USGS Earth Explorer in Global Land Cover Facility (GLCF) web site and subjected to supervised classification using the Anderson classification Scheme. Six land use/landcover classes were identified: Built-up, Bareland, Riparian, Forest Vegetation, Rock Outcrop and Water body using ENVI 5.1 Software. A change detection analysis of LULC was carried out to provide the necessary understanding of changes over the period and prediction for expected change in future was carried out. Result showed remarkable changes in all the land uses. For instance, Built-up increased from 7.01 km2 (6.4%) in 1986 to 11.92 km2 (10.8%) and 20.86km2 (18.8%) in 2002 and 2014, respectively while vegetation reduced from 61.72km2 (61.30%) in 1986 to 55.41km2 (50.2%) in 2014. The study further confirmed that if the current rate of reduction in the vegetation cover is allowed to continue unabated, there may be no vegetation again in the area in the next 30 years, thus, jeopardizing the need of the future generation and causing greater harm to the environment. In view of the above, efforts should be made to control land use activities within upper Opa catchment by enforcing the “Green Policy” of the Environment Act of the Federal Government of Nigeria which will check the indiscriminate land uses particular the encroachment of other uses into vegetation land.Keywords: Opa Catchment, LULC, Anthropogenic activities, Southwestern Nigeria
DYKE–DAVIDOFF–MASSON SYNDROME-A Rare Cause of Cerebral Hemiatrophy in a 17-Years-Old Ethiopian Patient: A Case Report
Authors: Alemayehu Ayele Biniyam , Zenebe Zewde Yared
Published: April 2021

BACKGROUND: Dyke-Davidoff-Masson syndrome (DDMS) is a rare disease with unknown frequency, mainly presented with seizures, facial asymmetry, contralateral hemiparesis and mental retardation. Often, resulting from brain injury due to a multitude of causes, especially in early life, associated with birth asphyxia. Radiological findings include cerebral hemiatrophy/hypoplasia, calvarial thickening, and hyperpneumatization of the frontal sinuses.CASE PRESENTATION: We report the case of a 17-year-old male patient who presented to Neurology Clinic with complaints of left side body weakness, walking difficulty and poorly controlled seizure for the past 6 years. Brain MRI revealed atrophy of the right cerebral hemisphere.CONCLUSION: Dyke-Davidoff-Masson syndrome should be suspected in any patients who present with classical features and brain imaging showing hemiatrophy. Early identification andtreatment is important in such patients, as it can improve patients prognosis and quality of life.
Developing a Framework Strategy for Supporting Radiographers in the Clinical Supervision of Radiography Students in Zambia: A Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Osward Bwanga
Published: April 2021

BACKGROUND፡ Clinical supervisors of radiography students play a key role in the facilitation of practice-based learning. However, there is a scarcity of evidence-based strategies to support clinical supervisors. This study aimed at exploring the level of support required by radiographers in order to develop a framework strategy for supporting clinical supervisors ofradiography students in Zambia.METHODS: This study used an exploratory sequential mixedmethods approach. The qualitative phase was conducted first, and the findings were used to develop the questionnaire for the quantitative phase. The study population was radiographers working in the Lusaka and Copperbelt provinces of Zambia. For the first phase, data were collected from a purposive sample of 10 clinical supervisors of radiography students. For the survey, data were collected from 120 radiographers using a questionnaire. In the third phase, a group of experts validated the proposed framework using an online questionnaire. Qualitative data were analysed thematically and quantitative data using statistics.RESULTS: Four support areas were identified: training and education in clinical supervision, clinical training resources, human resources and relationships, and quality assurance programmes related to clinical supervision. These findings informed the development of a support framework strategy for clinical supervisors.CONCLUSION: This study has revealed that clinical supervision of radiography students requires coordinated support from stakeholders: schools of radiography, professional body, and radiology and hospital management. It is anticipated that the developed framework, when implemented, will enhance the experiences of clinical supervisors and improve the quality of clinical education.
Evaluation of Acute and Sub-Acute Toxicity of Aqueous Extracts of Artemisia afra Leaves on Brain, Heart and Suprarenal Glands in Swiss Albino Mice
Authors: Ketema Mekonen  , Mekbeb Afework  , Eyasu Makonnen  , Asfaw Debela  , Wondwossen Ergete  , Tesfaye Tolessa
Published: April 2021

BACKGROUND፡ The majority of population rely on traditional medicine as a source of healthcare. Artemisia afra is a plant traditionally used for its medicinal values, including treatment of malaria in many parts of the world. Currently, it is also attracting attention because of a claim that a related species, Artemisia annua, is a remedy for the COVD-19 pandemic. The aim of the present study was to investigate toxic effects of A. afra on brain, heart and suprarenal glands in mice aged 8-12 weeks and weighing 25-30g.METHODS: Leaves of A.afra were collected from Bale National Park, dried under shade, crushed into powder and soaked in distilled water to yield aqueous extract for oral administration. For acute toxicity study, seven treated and one control groups, with 3 female mice each, were used. They were given a single dose of 200mg/kg, 700mg/kg, 1200mg/kg, 2200mg/kg, 3200mg/kg, 4200mg/kg or 5000mg/kg b/wt of the extract. For the sub-acute toxicity study, two treated and one control groups, with 5 female and 5 male mice each, were used. They were daily treated with 600mg/kg or 1800mg/kg b/wt of extract.RESULTS: LD50 was found to be greater than 5000mg/kg indicating that the plant is relatively safe. In the sub-acute study, no signs of toxicity were observed in all treatment groups. On microscopic examination of the brain, heart and suprarenal glands no sign of cellular injury was observed.CONCLUSION: The findings of this study suggest that the leaves extract of A. afra is relatively safe in mice.
Comparison of Microscopy and PCR for Detection of Giardia Lamblia and Entamoeba Histolytica in Human Stool Specimens in a Resource Limited Setting in Western Kenya
Authors: James Emisiko  , Nathan Shaviya  , Clement Shiluli  , Ronald Wamalwa  , Bernard Jumba  , Jeremiah Zablon  , Fidelis Mambo  , Mustafa Barasa
Published: April 2021

BACKGROUND፡ Accurate diagnosis of Giardia lamblia and Entamoeba histolytica is important since these intestinal parasites account for a significant proportion of morbidity and mortality globally. Microscopy is the key diagnostic test used for diagnosis of the two parasites. Other tests including rapid diagnostic tests and polymerase chain reaction have been developed to improve the detection of these parasites. Most of these newer tests are not affordable in resource limited settings, hence the over reliance on microscopy. The objective of this study was to determine the reliability of microscopy in a resource limited setting in Western Kenya, a region endemic for the two intestinal parasites.METHODS: Polymerase chain reaction, the gold standard test, was performed on stool samples suspected for G. lamblia and E. histolytica. Microscopy was then performed on the same samples and the two tests compared.RESULTS: Microscopy was found to be 64.4% sensitive, 86.6% specific for the detection of G. lamblia. Additionally, this test was 64.2% sensitive and 83.6% specific for the diagnosis of E. histolytica. Cohen’s kappa values of 0.51 and 0.47 were determined for microscopy for G. lamblia and E. histolytica respectively. McNemar’s test revealed a significant difference between the two tests, P<0.001.CONCLUSION: This study found microscopy to be a reliable diagnostic test in this resource limited setting.
Consequences of corruption in a public university and records as a tool for concealing malpractice
Authors: Dewah Peterson , Mpala Ndlelenhle , Huni Patience
Published: April 2021

Corruption has emerged as one of the critical issues in institutions of higher learning. The fight against corruption has become increasingly sophisticated and as such requires a multi-disciplinary approach. Records are key in providing evidence that can be used to convict perpetrators. However, while records are supposed to provide evidence of malpractices, some records are manipulated to supply wrong information and by so doing, corruption is concealed and perpetuated in universities. The study aimed at establishing how corruption is hidden and perpetuated through the use of some records in a public university in Zimbabwe, yet records should serve as proof of malpractices. The study was underpinned by the post-positivist paradigm, and the quantitative research approach was used. The study adopted a survey design with questionnaires administered to the four administrative sections of the university. The results indicated that abuse of authority, favouritism and tribalism were common forms of corruption in this higher institution of learning. The study concluded that while corruption is cancerous and evil, and tarnishes the image of this institution, it is the poor records management practices that contribute immensely to higher levels of malpractices. The study recommends improved records management and that there should be civics and ethics education on corruption in order to curb the cancerous spread of malpractices in this university.
ПРАКСА УСТАВНОГ СУДА РЕПУБЛИКЕ ХРВАТСКЕ У ОБЛАСТИ ПРАВА НАЦИОНАЛНИХ МАЊИНА, СА ПОСЕБНИМ ОСВРТОМ НА ЈЕЗИЧКА ПРАВА СРПСКЕ ЗАЈЕДНИЦЕ У ХРВАТСКОЈ
Authors: Беретка Катинка
Published: April 2021

In the period from 2000 to the present day, the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Croatia has often faced the challenge of deciding on politically sensitive topics, especially when it comes to the need to protect the rights of both traditional and so-called “new” minority communities (which emerged from the constituent nations of the former Yugoslavia by the formation of new independent nation-states). The cases that occur in court practice are diverse, but mainly refer to cultural autonomy, representation of persons belonging to national minorities in local or regional representative bodies and equal representation in the public sector, as well as (official) use of language and script. The submitters of constitutional complaints, and the initiators of the procedures for assessing the constitutionality and legality of general legal acts, were guided by various motives; and the question is whether these motives influenced the work of the constitutional court, or in other words, whether the court remained faithful to its original role of protecting the basic, timeless values of the constitutional order of Croatia or was guided by current party policy programs. In addition to the general presentation of the legal regulation of minority rights, and the jurisdiction of the Constitutional Court in Croatia, the paper analyzes cases related to the language rights of “new” minority communities, focusing on the arguments of both “parties” in the procedure and the constitutional court, as well. The goal of this paper is to present the practice of the Constitutional Court of Croatia in the field of language rights of national minorities through specific constitutional court cases, with special reference to the consistency of the court’s argumentation.
“Listen and Let It Flow”: A Researcher and Participant Reflect on the Qualitative Research Experience
Authors: Anderson Charity , Henry Monique
Published: April 2021

Ethnographic research involves prolonged and often personal interaction between the researcher and research participants. This paper is a collaboration between a social work researcher and a research participant who became acquainted through the researcher’s ethnographic fieldwork for her dissertation. Despite differing in numerous and significant ways, not the least of which are age, class, education, and race, the two women developed a quasi-friendship after the researcher exited the field–a time when many researcher-participant relationships wane or terminate entirely. The two recorded and transcribed a series of informal conversations wherein they reflected on their experiences in the research process. Of particular salience is the research participant’s perspective of the immaterial benefits she experienced through her participation in the research and her perception of the qualities of a “good” qualitative researcher: one who approaches listening as a practice and cultivates relationships with participants slowly and naturally. The authors’ reflections indicate that participants may be able to offer valuable feedback on the research experience, and researchers might use participants’ unique perspectives to alter their research approach and/or techniques.
The Dynamic of Performing Social Relations amongst Managers and Supervisors: A Thematic Analysis
Authors: Astuti Tri , Helmi Avin , Haq Aniq , Al Farauqi Mohamad
Published: April 2021

This study investigated the factors, dimensions, and dynamic flow of the manager-supervisor social relationship in a company with family values. This research was a qualitative study with a thematic analysis approach based on the six-step thematic analysis from Braun and Clarke (2006). The authors used open-ended questionnaires and interviews as data gathering tools. This study found that the three factors that influence four interrelated dimensions can result in group cohesiveness, target achievement, and performance improvement. The results of this study can be used in policy-making by considering the social relationship between employees as a supporting factor in achieving organizational goals. The manager-supervisor social relation in Indonesia is unique as it is different from those found in other countries. Companies with similar characteristics can use the results from this research as a reference.
Emotional Landscapes of Living, Learning, and Teaching: A Lens Within, from Learner to Teacher-Researcher
Authors: Gallardo Marcela , Gindidis Maria
Published: April 2021

This article explores experiences that have influenced my choices for becoming a teacher and then researcher. I used autoethnography as a research method to explore significant moments in my life during the years of both my primary and secondary education. The cumulative power of these life vignettes have been researched to understand the diverse emotional, complex and multilayered experiences of my formative years of childhood and how such emotions may have shaped my career choices and who I am at this very moment. This paper meticulously collected artifacts such as personal photos, newspapers, transcribed recordings of moments of intense emotions and memories as sources of data that supported a journey of growth. These data were analysed using thematic analysis and compared with my own written recollections, together with visual representations of emotions found in photographs of my life journey. Findings of this study revealed a journey of “self” that has explored and documented an understanding of the motivations of myself as a teacher-researcher to become the person I am. Today, my intrinsic interest in emotional intelligence area of research motivated me to explore the genesis of my own experiences and successes. In this autoethnography I become a learner, analysing my life data searching for themes such as self-awareness, perseverance, resilience, empathy, motivation and social skills, all found in the repertoire of a person’s emotional intelligence.
Multiple Sclerosis And Maternity: A Psychological Explorative Qualitative Research
Authors: Carlino Maria , Lanzillo Roberta , Chiodi Alessandro , Vitelli Roberto , Lavorgna Luigi , Brescia Morra Vincenzo , Margherita Giorgia
Published: April 2021

Considering women living with multiple sclerosis (MS), motherhood may represent a complicated event. Our aim in this study is to explore the personal meanings related to maternity and illness in women living with this disease. We have involved twenty women suffering from MS and we have administered an open interview introduced by a trigger question as a prompt aimed to elicit a narrative of their experience of illness, wishes, doubts, fears and life-projects with regard to motherhood. The interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim in order to carry out an analysis of the textual corpus. We have performed the textual analysis of the transcribed interviews through the T-LAB software. Performing a cluster analysis, four thematic clusters emerged: Daily Pain, Relationship with Health Care Services, Closing of a Circle and Family Role. We have interpreted the relationship between these themes using factorial mapping through 3 meaning vectors, representative of the following dynamics: From Concrete to Abstract; From Life-Project to Relapse; From Health Agencies to Family Support. All these meaning-vectors seem to describe the relationship between maternity and illness. Some aspects, as the presence of a stable partner or knowing diagnosis for more than ten years, might represent supporting factors for a project of motherhood. Starting from the results obtained, we provide some proposals for the definition of goals and strategies of psychological counselling within the Health Care Services.
Implementing a Literary Text Extensive Reading Program through Learning Logs
Authors: Yanto Elih , Saefullah Hilmansyah , Kwary Deny
Published: April 2021

This article reports the findings of action research on the implementation of extensive reading to literary text (henceforth ER) with learning logs (henceforth LL). The research question was: In what ways do the students engage in comprehending literary texts through ER with learning logs? And what are students’ reactions to these activities? The research was conducted in the English Language Education Study Program English Education Department of a state university in Indonesia in which twenty six students voluntarily participated in this study. The data of the research were collected from students’ reflective journals and semi-structured interviews. The empirical findings show that the students engaged actively and autonomously in the literary text identifying, word defining, class presentation, vocabulary enforcement and reflection through literary text extensive reading (ER) program with learning logs (LL). The findings also reveal that through the use of scaffolding by teachers and peer support, the students were engaged in the discovery of English literature vocabulary by documenting unfamiliar or interesting words from their English literature reading texts. The students also enjoyed exploring the different meanings of vocabulary using electronic dictionaries and corpus software. Furthermore, the findings show that they had enhanced awareness of word classes, word orders, and word meanings. The research suggests that the use of learning logs has managed to engage the students in reading literary texts as meaning making and learning autonomy that expand their reading ability and lexico-grammatical repertoires.
Remote Monitoring Technologies in Dementia Care: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Family Caregivers’ Experiences
Authors: Snyder Martha , Dringus Laurie , Maitland Schladen Manon , Chenail Ronald , Oviawe Elizabeth
Published: April 2021

The desire to maintain an independent lifestyle is one shared by an increasing number of older adults. Adult children, spouses, siblings, and other relatives, also known as family caregivers, play an integral role in helping their loved ones maintain independence. Remote monitoring technologies (RMTs) such as wearable sensors, mobile emergency devices, smartphone apps, and webcams can be used to monitor, sense, record, and communicate a person’s daily activities. However, understanding is limited of the family caregiver’s needs and perceptions of RMTs used in a home-based setting. The purpose was to explore how family caregivers perceive RMTs and their use for monitoring and supporting their care recipients who choose to live independently. We used a survey to capture some basic characteristics of family caregivers, what they know about RMTs, and to recruit interview participants. We conducted semi-structured interviews with four participants who shared the commonality of caring for a relative with dementia. We reported the survey data using descriptive statistics and we applied interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) to analyze and report results from the interviews. Four themes emerged including the unique relationships that exist in family care, the risk-benefit conundrum that accompanies benefits and tradeoffs of RMT use, human-technology interaction and usability, and the importance of creating tailored solutions to facilitate RMT adoption and use. Our findings provide insight into factors impacting adoption and use.
Young in University-Work Transition: The Views of Undergraduates in Southern Italy
Authors: Felaco Cristiano , Parola Anna
Published: April 2021

In the last few years, economic and social changes have made the path from university to work long and twisted, in particular in Southern Italy, an area with the highest rate of unemployment. This contribution aims to exploring the experiences of university-work transition of undergraduates. Using an open-ended interview, the authors obtained narrative data from 150 undergraduates from Southern Italy. Textual Analysis and Text Network Analysis were carried out to identify the thematic clusters and obtain the network pattern of lemmas in order to understand process of meaning construction of students. The analysis shows four clusters: “Awareness of one’s own image in the past,” “Change perception,” “Experimentation and planning of objectives,” “Prospects towards work.” In the uncertainty of contemporary society where each individual is called upon to build one’s own working career, university may represent for students a protective factor allowing them to define and re-define themselves in view of the acquisition of future roles and the preparation for the world of work.
Application of Rigour and Credibility in Qualitative Document Analysis: Lessons Learnt from a Case Study
Authors: Wood Leanne , Sebar Bernadette , Vecchio Nerina
Published: April 2021

This paper probes functions and processes of qualitative document analysis (QDA), a method widely used in case study research. It firstly demonstrates the application of a QDA framework to inform a case study of women entrepreneurs in rural Australia; and provides insights into the lessons learnt, including strengths and limitations of QDA. Secondly, the paper provides guidelines for novice researchers seeking to use thematic analysis in a QDA process, arguing for rigour in naming assumptions and explicitness about the procedures employed. The paper contributes to discussion in the literature that positions QDA not only as a convenient tool, but as a method embedded in a conceptual framework integral to the credibility and rigour of the qualitative “story” and what makes that story feel “right” to both researcher and reader (Corbin & Strauss, 2008).
An Autoethnography of Mothering in the Academy
Authors: Yoo Joanne
Published: April 2021

Autoethnographies are an effective methodology for investigating mothering in the academy as they can allow researchers to explore their individual experiences of work/life balance struggles to shed light into wider social issues, such as academia’s accelerated time. This autoethnography includes five vignettes that describe the challenges of mothering in the academy. These vignettes depict some of the issues faced by mothers working on insecure academic contracts, the impact of accelerated academic time on mothering and the value of finding a supportive community of women to find new stories about motherhood in academia. Such windows into female academics struggles for work/life balance can offer insight into new ways to imagine academic time, as well as the need to uncover alternative perspectives to academic work that enables expansive, relational and creative knowledge making approaches. Stories of motherhood can illustrate the equanimity cultivated through balancing mothering with academic work and can reveal the richness of play, flexibility and fluidity acquired as mothers occupy the liminal spaces between their caregiving and academic work. Finally, greater exposure to the stories of mothers in academia can help the broader academic community to imagine alternative temporal orders that accommodate more pleasurable and meaningful work.
Analisis Faktor-faktor yang Mempengaruhi Keputusan Nasabah Muslim untuk Memilih Bank Konvensional (Studi pada Mahasiswa Fakultas Ekonomi Syariah dan Manajemen Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel)
Authors: Monica Marisa Antasia , Imamah Nurul , Wahyuni Susi Tri
Published: April 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat Faktor-faktor (Keluarga, Pengetahuan dan Kualitas) dalam Keputusan Nasabah Muslim untuk memilih menjadi nasabah Bank Konvensional (Studi pada Mahasiswa Fakultas Ekonomi Syariah dan Manajemen Univeristas Islam Sunan Ampel). Penelitian ini menggunakan model korelasi dan uji t. Variabel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Keputusan Nasabah sebagai dependent variable, sedangkan untuk independent variable adalah Keluarga, Pengetahuan dan Kualitas Produk. Hasil perhitungan korelasi dan uji t dalam penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa independent variable Keluarga dan Pengetahuan berpengaruh terhadap dependent variable sedangkan independent variabel Kualitas Produk tidak mempunyai pengaruh terhadap dependent variable.
Inițiative antreprenoriale în domeniul comerțului electronic de produse specifice industriilor creative
Authors: LEOVARIDIS Cristina , GHEORGHE Mihai-Adrian
Published: April 2021

The present paper intends to identify the main features of Romanian small entreprises entrepreneurs in online commerce of some of the creative industry branches. Also, the main characteristics of their businesses, in their view, and in the view of several experts in the field, are going to be described. E-commerce allowed these firms to break some barriers which were obliterating their development, offering opportunities to enter new markets, and to eliminate some additional unnecessary costs. After a theoretical view and a statistical analysis of Romania`s small firms situation, in an European perspective, and the depiction of some of the concepts in the field (entrepreneurship, small firms, creative industries, online commerce), the paper further focuses on the applicable/ practical side of the domain, based on a qualitative research using several interviews with entrepreneurs and experts in the studied field. Keywords: entrepreneurship, SMEs, creative industries, electronic commerce.
Politicile sociale în perioada post-criză financiară: România încotro? Contribuția Semestrului European în dirijarea măsurilor de politică socială în domeniile ocupării și incluziunii sociale
Authors: ANGHEL Ionuț-Marian
Published: April 2021

After implementing one of the toughest austerity programs in the European Union during the financial crisis, Romania returned to continuous economic growth for eight years (2012−2019), not before concluding between 2011−2013 two preventive agreements with Troika to reduce its macroeconomic imbalances. This continuous economic growth was also reflected in the achievement of the national targets under the Europe 2020 Strategy. In order to better coordinate economic and budgetary policies, the European Union has launched the European Semester. Although the main objective of the latter was to coordinate Member States' efforts to implement fiscal budgetary policies aimed at preventing macroeconomic imbalances and controlling public finances, after 2015, the European Semester began to incorporate social policy objectives, especially in the area of employment and social inclusion policies. By using the index of commodification/ decommodification of social policies developed by Paul Copeland, I illustrate, by analyzing the National Reform Programs and Country Specific Reports, that half of the policies taken in the two areas were towards partial commodification or commodification, and other significant measures towards commodification and decommodification, e.g. types of policies addressed to vulnerable groups trying to (re)integrate them into the labor market, even if in conditions that do not necessarily lead to social inclusion. Keywords: social policies; European Semester; Europe 2020; de/comodification; neoliberalism.
Медичне забезпечення Збройних Сил України: досвід, здобутки, перспективи
Authors: Halushka A. M. , Zhahovskiy V. V. , Livinskiy V. G.
Published: April 2021

Мета роботи:  узагальнення досвіду медичного забезпечення Збройних Сил (ЗС) України під час здійснення заходів із забезпечення національної безпеки і оборони, відсічі та стримування збройної агресії Російської Федерації та визначення перспектив розвитку Медичних сил Збройних Сил України.

Матеріали та методи. Використані нормативно-правові акти, керівні документи, інформаційно-довідкові матеріали, монографії та наукові статті у відкритих виданнях щодо медичного забезпечення ЗС України. Об’єкт дослідження – система медичного забезпечення ЗС України. Предмет дослідження – Медичні сили Збройних Сил України. Методи дослідження: бібліографічний, аналітичний, системного підходу, узагальнення, прогностичний.

Результати. Узагальнено практичний досвід медичного забезпечення ЗС України та надання медичної допомоги пораненим, ураженим, травмованим і хворим військовослужбовцям під час здійснення заходів із забезпечення національної безпеки і оборони, відсічі та стримування збройної агресії Російської Федерації проти України. Висвітлено розвиток нормативно-правового врегулювання функціонування системи охорони здоров’я військовослужбовців та медичного забезпечення військ. Критично оцінено здобутки щодо розвитку системи медичного забезпечення ЗС України, зокрема вдосконалення організаційно-штатної структури медичних підрозділів військових частин і військово-медичних закладів, формування системи управління Медичними силами. Сформульовано засади єдиного медичного простору держави та визначено перспективи розвитку Медичних сил ЗС України.

Висновки. Вивчення, аналіз та узагальнення досвіду медичного забезпечення ЗС України під час АТО/ООС стали основою формування сучасної системи медичного забезпечення військ. Найбільш важливим здобутком Медичних сил є розроблення і впровадження на державному рівні сучасної функціонально-організаційної моделі медичного забезпечення ЗС України та інших військових формувань під час дії особливого періоду, надзвичайного стану та інших кризових ситуацій для забезпечення національної безпеки і оборони держави. Спроможні Медичні сили та, як результат, надійне медичне забезпечення військ в умовах бойових дій є вагомим внеском у забезпечення національної безпеки та оборони держави через підвищення боєготовності і боєздатності ЗС  України та інших складових Сил оборони.
Гостра променева хвороба: внесок українських вчених (повідомлення друге)
Authors: Boichak M. P.
Published: April 2021

Мета. Розглянути внесок вчених Інституту експериментальної патології, онкології і радіобіології імені Р.Є. Кавецького у вчення щодо біологічної дії іонізуючої радіації, вивчення питань патогенезу гострої променевої хвороби, що викликана зовнішнім і внутрішнім опроміненням, особливостей клінічного перебігу захворювання в експериментальних тварин при цих видах опромінення. Висвітлити питання лікування гострої променевої хвороби, зокрема застосування екстракорпоральних методів детоксикації.

Матеріали та методи. У дослідженні використано історичний і бібліосемантичний методи з метою повного розкриття питань становлення та розвитку радіаційної медицини, зокрема актуальних питань гострої променевої хвороби.

Результати. Розглянуто основні дослідження вчених Інституту експериментальної патології, онкології і радіобіології імені Р.Є. Кавецького НАН України, які були проведені у 50-70-х роках і стосувались вивчення біологічної дії радіоактивних ізотопів як в індикаторних дозах, так і в смертельних, порівняльні дослідження дії зовнішнього і внутрішнього опромінення, особливості клінічного перебігу гострої променевої хвороби і морфологічні відмінності при цих видах опромінення. Досліджено генезис формування сучасного уявлення щодо лікування синдрому ендогенної інтоксикації при гострій променевій хворобі.

Висновки. Виказана думка, що відомий український вчений Р.Є. Кавецький є засновником не тільки наукової школи онкологів-експериментаторів, але і засновником наукової школи медичної радіології. Показано, що малі дози іонізуючої радіації визивають ранні реакції організму в експериментальних тварин, зокрема системи кровотворення, які нічим не відрізняються від змін, що визиваються великими дозами опромінення. При порівняльному дослідженні дії зовнішнього і внутрішнього опромінення виявлені особливості клінічного перебігу і морфологічні відмінності гострої променевої хвороби. Інститут експериментальної патології, онкології і радіобіології імені Р.Є. Кавецького, зокрема колектив відділу фізико-хімічних механізмів сорбційної детоксикації, у співпраці з іншими науковими установами АН УРСР, стали лідерами у створені нових високоефективних методів сорбційної терапії гострої променевої хвороби, ефективність яких підтвердилася при її лікуванні у постраждалих в результаті аварії на Чорнобильській АЕС.
Avaliação ambiental do Campus do Tangerinal (UniFOA) com enfoque na geração de resíduos sólidos
Authors: Rodrigues William Costa
Published: April 2021

A geração de resíduos sólidos tem crescido ao longo dos anos, principalmente pelo crescimento do consumo e da população. O presente estudo teve como objetivo elucidar o estado da arte do impacto ambiental gerado pela atividade antrópica, além de dimensionar os impactos gerados. O estudo compreendeu o período de estudo entre maio de 204 e março de 2015, sendo realizados três levantamentos em lixeiras espalhadas pelo Campus, para a contagem e segregação dos resíduos por tipo e material de fabricação. Associado a este levantamento foram obtidos os dados de venda de produtos na cantina local, visando a comparação entre estes. Para o dimensionamento dos possíveis impactos gerados pelo Campus foi aplicada a matriz de impacto de Suetênio. Verificou-se que o copo descartável de 180 mL é o resíduo com maior geração, com média de 201 copos/dia, seguido por copos de guaraná natural (25,67/dia). Quando considerado o tipo de material de fabricação verifica-se que os plásticos respondem por 85,35% dos resíduos produzidos, seguido por metais 4,34%. Conclui-se que os impactos gerados pelos Campus poderia ser minimizados com a implantação de um projeto de educação ambiental e a coleta seletiva e destinação correta dos mesmos.
Aqui é o país (não só) do futebol: uma análise dos comerciais de TV brasileiros para a Copa do Mundo em 2014
Authors: Souza Rogério Martins , Fagundes Gabriela Ramos
Published: April 2021

Depois de 64 anos o Brasil, o Brasil sediou novamente uma Copa do Mundo de Futebol. De 1950 aos dias de hoje, o comportamento, as formas de anunciar produtos e processos mercadológicos mudaram bastante. Nessa época, os apaixonados pelo futebol no Brasil ficaram sabendo da Copa pelo rádio, até então o veiculo de comunicação mais poderoso. Em 2014, temos agora uma sociedade de consumo que avançou junto com as novas tecnologias de comunicação e informação, como a internet, os smartphones, tablets e afins. Os meios de comunicação se modernizaram e evoluíram as técnicas e estratégias de marketing, os métodos de abordagem e a publicidade. Esta pesquisa se propõe a analisar a campanha de reposicionamento da imagem do Brasil perante as outras nações tomando como estudo de caso o comercial produzido pela equipe de Fernando Meirelles para a Copa do Mundo. O objetivo é mostrar como o marketing associado ao turismo brasileiro tem contribuído para disseminar uma nova imagem de nosso país no exterior, mais ligada a conceitos cosmopolitas e globalizados, buscando ir além dos estereótipos bastante conhecidos ainda hoje.
Naming: Uma metodologia para desenvolvimento do nome de um veículo de carga no Brasil
Authors: Santos Luis Cláudio Belmonte dos , Rodrigues Danton Gravina Baeta , Lima Tarcísio Santana de Souza , Lima Carla Fernandes , Pereira Matheus Moraes Amorim , Oliveira Pedro Lima de , Mello Thiago Phillipe Catharino de
Published: April 2021

Este ensaio pretende abordar a metodologia de naming – processo de criação de nomes para produtos, marcas, serviços etc - desenvolvida para atender a um projeto experimental de um veículo inteligente de distribuição urbana (V.I.D.U.), fruto de uma parceria entre a MAN Latin America e o Curso de Graduação em Design do Centro Universitário de Volta Redonda, UniFOA. Tal projeto busca atender uma demanda oferecida como experiência para docentes e discentes desenvolverem um produto real de grande porte, assim como ampliar os horizontes de ambos acerca da prática de naming pertinente ao lançamento de novos produtos, marca, serviços no mercado.
Isolamento térmico de duto circular em escoamento laminar completamente desenvolvido de fluidos imiscíveis (Água-Óleo)
Authors: Nogueira Élcio , Kimura Artur
Published: April 2021

O objetivo principal deste trabalho foi o de efetuar uma análise relacionada com a espessura de isolamento térmico em regime laminar de fluidos imiscíveis (água-óleo) em dutos circulares. O sistema água-óleo é utilizado, na prática, para diminuição da potência de bombeamento (perda de carga), através da introdução de um filme de água entre o óleo e a parede do duto. Demonstrou-se que existe, claramente, uma relação de compromisso entre o problema de redução da potência de bombeamento e o problema de máxima troca de energia na forma de calor. Neste sentido, efetuou-se uma análise da espessura do isolante térmico necessário para manutenção da temperatura ótima de potência de bombeamento, em relação à variação da temperatura externa.