bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
How Do Binus University Undergraduate Students Value English in the General, Academic, and ELT Context?
Authors: Asmani Almodad B.
Published: December 2017

Article  explored the issues of the reasons and ways Indonesian undergraduate students taking English subjects at Binus University valued English, particularly in relation to its roles and influences as the dominant language and as the world’s lingua franca, and how these could give impacts on the ELT (English Language Teaching) purposes at Binus University. The study used the quantitative approach to find out the pattern of the ways they valued English in the general, academic and ELT contexts. The analysis of the quantitative results showed that there was a tendency that non-computer students value English relatively higher than computer students in terms of linguistically imperialistic ideas and macroacquisition views, while English itself tended to be respected by all students for both reasons of material/non-material benefits as well as international influences. In summary, teacher resources, teaching techniques, curriculum design, material content and assessment format should put these findings into consideration so as to make the best teaching methodology for ELT practices at Binus University.
Meeting Melbourne's future demand for water using aquifer storage and recovery
Authors: Hudson M. , Arabatzoudis C.
Published: December 2017

Melbourne is one of the fastest growing cities in Australia. City West Water (CWW) has developed an Integrated Water Cycle Management (IWCM) Strategy which includes the development of aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) schemes to store recycled water and storm water to assist with meeting future growth, where these schemes can be demonstrated to be viable and cost effective. The investigation and delivery of ASR projects by CWW is being undertaken in accordance with Australian guidelines, which set out a staged process for developing a scheme involving the use of recycled water. Detailed investigations into the Tertiary sand aquifer, including drilling, test pumping, injection testing, and groundwater and hydrochemical modelling, were used to inform the assessment process. These investigations have confirmed the viability of ASR at the lead site (West Werribee) following a risk-based multi-stage approach with increasing levels of assessment and financial commitment. An ASR scheme has now been constructed at West Werribee with injection trials proposed at a second site. This paper describes the staged investigation process, the key outcomes to date of CWW's investigations, the opportunities that ASR could enable, and the challenges of implementing ASR at CWW.
Removal of pharmaceuticals with ozone at 10 Swedish wastewater treatment plants
Authors: Nilsson F. , Ekblad M. , la Cour Jansen J. , Jönsson K.
Published: December 2017

Pilot-scale tests were run with ozonation for reduction of 24 pharmaceuticals at 10 full-scale wastewater treatment plants in southern Sweden. Reduction was evaluated based on doses of 3, 5 and 7 g O3/m3 at all plants. The reduction of pharmaceuticals reached on average 65% at 3 g O3/m3, 78% at 5 g O3/m3 and 88% for 7 g O3/m3 in terms of total concentration of pharmaceuticals. Specific ozone dose (ratio O3:TOC) was found to be highly influential on pharmaceutical removal. At two WWTPs, the pharmaceutical removal was severely reduced.
Demonstration of innovative MABR low-energy nutrient removal technology at Chicago MWRD
Authors: Peeters J. , Adams N. , Long Z. , Côté P. , Kunetz T.
Published: December 2017

An innovative MABR (membrane-aerated biofilm reactor) membrane technology was demonstrated at the O'Brien Water Reclamation Plant (OWRP) of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (Chicago MWRD). The demonstration unit was equipped with one full-scale membrane cassette. The technology was evaluated for its potential to improve performance for total suspended solids (TSS) and ammonia removal during stressed conditions (specifically cold temperature peak flow periods) and to meet future effluent phosphorous limits. Over a period of 9 months, the MABR oxygen transfer rate was stable and ranged between 8 and 12 g-O2/d/m2 of membrane surface area. The nitrification rate varied between 0.5 and 2.5 g-N/d/m2 and was affected primarily by the ammonia loading rate and the feed carbon to nitrogen ratio. Most of the oxygen transferred was accounted for by nitrification. The MABR hybrid process enables important process improvements while reducing plant energy consumption.
Removal of inorganics from sludge and digestate: the BiAR process
Authors: Faussone Gian Claudio , Grilc Miha , Likozar Blaz
Published: December 2017

This conference contribution will present a novel technology for renewable ash-free fuel production from low-value ash-containing feedstocks such as sludge digestate, wood bark or rice husks that cannot be utilized directly as a heating fuel, because of the high (low melting point) ash content. Biomass Ash Removal (BiAR) process introduces the low-temperature solvolysis in cheap solvents to transform the organic matter into a liquid state, allowing its separation from the solid ash by a simple filtration or sedimentation. After the BiAR process, all tested feedstocks reduced their ash content below threshold admitted for heating biomass set by UNI EN ISO 17225:2014 standard. As anaerobic digestion is capable to recover about 50% of the carbon in form of methane (according with COD balance), BiAR could be used to ‘retrofit’ those installation to recovery the remaining 50% organic carbon leading to a potential 100% carbon, thus energy, recovery. A potential complete compensation of costs associated to dehydration and disposal of digestate could be achieved. The PCT application has been recently filed for the BiAR process (PCT/IT2016/000140).
“Sete anos e mais sete”: a (re)invenção de um clássico
Authors: Bezerra da Silva Ferreira Nathalia , Aristides Pereira Jaquelânia
Published: December 2017

A literatura infanto-juvenil é um espaço frequentemente visitado pelo mundo dos contos de fadas. Princesas, príncipes e fadas possuem um lugar garantido nesse tipo de história. Comportando diversas significações em seus textos, esses contos clássicos se mantêm ainda hoje nas sociedades atuais, pois se relacionam com o que temos mais íntimo, com nosso inconsciente, com nossa busca de significados para a vida. O presente trabalho tem por objetivo analisar o conto “Sete anos e mais sete”, de Marina Colasanti, como o intuito de observar de que modo se dá a (re)invenção do clássico A Bela Adormecida no bosque, de Charles Perrault.  Utilizaremos como referencial teórico os estudos de Bettelheim (2014), Coelho (2003), Machado (2002), Chevalier (2007), entre outros.
Relação entre ficção e história: uma leitura de Mad Maria, de Márcio Souza
Authors: Oliveira Jeciane De Paula , Castrillon-Mendes Olga Maria
Published: December 2017

Esta pesquisa tem por objetivo ler e discutir o romance Mad Maria, de Márcio Souza, com a finalidade de observar o diálogo entre ficção e história presente no romance. Com base na hipótese de que esta obra é concebida como novo romance histórico, conforme os traços apresentados por Fernando Aínsa (1991) e por Seymour Menton (1993), este trabalho focaliza uma análise que diferencia Mad Maria dos romances históricos de matriz scottiana, revelando-o como uma obra cuja configuração se pauta em uma releitura crítica de um episódio histórico, pois o autor não intenciona nenhum compromisso com a história oficial, mas a possibilidade de promover reflexão sobre os fatos.
A repetição na linguagem de MM: uma discussão à luz da Neurolinguística Discursiva
Authors: Sampaio Nirvana Ferraz Santos , Lacerda Mariza Dos Anjos
Published: December 2017

Neste artigo, apresentamos resultados a respeito da repetição na linguagem oral do sujeito MM que apresenta a palilalia como alteração linguística. Descrevemos e analisamos a repetição na fala desse sujeito. Para tanto, utilizamos os estudos da Neurolinguística Discursiva (ND) aliados aos estudos referentes à repetição presentes na Linguística. Os resultados apontam que as repetições estão além de um monitoramento da linguagem oral estabelecendo um planejamento visto e que se apresentam como uma forma de manutenção de MM na interação por meio de atividades epilinguísitcas.
DIREITO PENAL SIMBÓLICO NA MODERNIDADE LÍQUIDA: ENSAIO CRIMINOLÓGICO NA PERSPECTIVA BAUMANIANA
Authors: Eduardo dos Santos Araujo Igor
Published: December 2017

A obra do sociólogo polonês Zygmunt Bauman possui como nota característica a tese de que vivemos em uma Modernidade Líquida, marcada pela fluidez e instabilidade das instituições e das relações. Nesse contexto, de notada fragmentação, individualismo e isolamento, emerge um cenário de insegurança generalizada, que tem por pano de fundo o crescimento da criminalidade, levando ao aumento dos índices de encarceramento e a um endurecimento das normas penais, como fruto de um processo que a doutrina denomina de “Direito Penal Simbólico”, que ignora as reais causas históricas, sociais e políticas do fenômeno crime. O presente trabalho traça uma relação entre os postulados teóricos de Bauman e algumas proposições criminológicas, tendo em vista a construção de um posicionamento crítico e dialógico para a compreensão da conjuntura posta. Aborda-se o direito de emergência e a legislação penal simbólica em diálogo com as lições de Bauman sobre a ética da Modernidade.
MULHERES E CRIMINALIDADE: ASPECTOS DE UMA INCLUSÃO ENVIESADA
Authors: Lima Silva Sabrina
Published: December 2017

No Estado do Rio Grande do Norte, houve um aumento de 28% no número de mulheres assassinadas por envolvimento em condutas ilícitas, no período correspondente aos meses de Janeiro a Junho do ano de 2017, em comparação com o mesmo período do ano passado. Tal fenômeno nos estimula a pesquisar quais seriam as principais causas para o crescente índice de femícidios no Estado, estabelecendo um contrapondo entre gênero e criminalidade, avaliando o primeiro semestre do ano em curso.
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF ADOLESCENTS WITH REFERENCE TO GENDER
Authors: Chandel Nisha , Chopra Seema
Published: December 2017

The present study was undertaken to find out emotional intelligence and academic achievement of male and female adolescents. The sample consists of 82 students( 41 male and 41 female adolescents) from different schools in Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. Emotional intelligence was assessed with the help of Emotional Intelligence Scale developed by Singh and Narain (2014) and academic achievement score were taken from the school records. The results revealed that there exists a significant difference in emotional intelligence of male and female adolescents. It was found that there existed significant difference in academic achievement of female adolescents and male adolescents. The mean emotional intelligence of female adolescents was better than of male adolescents. On the dimensions of emotional intelligence, it was found that there was no significant difference between male and female adolescents on understanding emotions, empathy and handling relations dimensions of emotional intelligence; while it was reported that there was significant difference between male and female adolescents on understanding motivation dimension of emotional intelligence On the other hand, it was found that there existed significant difference in academic achievement of female adolescents and male adolescents.
Can simulator-based teaching improve medical students� knowledge and competences? Results of a randomized controlled trial. (Preprint)
Authors: Fischer Quentin , Sbissa Yannis , Nhan Pascal , Adjedj Julien , Picard Fabien , Mignon Alexandre , Varenne Olivier
Published: December 2017

BACKGROUND

Simulator-based teaching for coronary angiography (CA) is an attractive educational tool for medical students to improve their knowledge and skills. Its pedagogical impact has not been fully evaluated yet.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to compare traditional face-to-face teaching with a simulator-based teaching for the acquisition of coronary anatomy knowledge and coronary angiographies interpretation.

METHODS

118 medical school students, in their 4th to 6th year, were prospectively randomized in two groups: a control teaching group (n=59, CONT group) and a simulator group (Mentice AB, Sweden) (n=59, SIM group). CONT group received a PowerPoint-based course whereas SIM group received a simulator-based course including the very same information. After the course, all students were evaluated by 40 multiple choice questions (maximum of 100 points (pts)), including questions on coronary anatomy (part1), on angiographic projections (part2) and on real coronary angiographies interpretation (part3).
Satisfaction of the students was also evaluated by simple questionnaire.

RESULTS

Student characteristics were identical in both groups: 62/118 (52.5%) were female; age was 22.6±1.4 years. 42/118 (35.6%) were in their 4th year, 42/118 (35.6%) in 5th year and 34/118 (28.8%) in 6th year. During evaluation, SIM students had higher global scores compared to CONT students irrespective of their year of medical school (59.5±10.8pts vs. 43.7±11.3pts, P<0.001). The same was observed for each part of the test (36.9±6.6 vs. 29.6±6.9pts, P<0.001; 5.9±3.0 vs. 3.1±2.8pts, P<0.001; and 16.8±6.9 vs. 10.9±6.5pts,P<0.001; for part 1, 2 and 3, respectively). Student satisfaction was higher in the SIM group compared to the CONT group (98% vs. 75%, P<0.001).

CONCLUSIONS

This study suggests that simulator-based teaching could potentially improve students' knowledge in coronary anatomy, angiography projections and interpretation of real clinical cases, suggesting better clinical skills. These results should encourage further evaluation of simulator-based teaching in other medical specialties. These results should further encourage evaluations of simulator-based teaching and how they can translate into clinical practice.
Peran Pemuda dalam Upaya Pencegahan Korupsi dan Implikasinya Terhadap Ketahanan Wilayah
Authors: Alfaqi Mifdal Zusron , Habibi Muhammad Mujtaba , Rapita Desinta Dwi
Published: December 2017

ABSTRACTThis article discusses about the role of youth in preventing corruption and positive impac to the regional resilience. The research was conducted at Young Anti-Corruption Task Force Yogyakarta, Institution Hikmah and Public Policy, Regional Leadership of Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta. The aims of this research are (1) to know the role of youth in preventing corruption, (2) to know the youth’s role in strengtheningt regional resilience, especially in the City of Yogyakarta. The results show that the Young Anti-Corruption Task Force has playing important role in preventing corruption in the City of Yogyakarta. The role were performed through three activities, namely (1) the anti-corruption education, (2) dissemination of anti-corruption, (3) oversee  to government. However, this role was not easily done because there were several obstacles encountered, there were: (1) effort this members still could not be optimal, (2) the lack of understanding problem of corruption by members. Some efforts had been made to overcome the obstacles. The role of youth in corruption prevention efforts had positive impact for the regional resilience in the City of Yogyakarta with criteria included aspects of ideology, politic and law, economy, social and cultural, and security.ABSTRAKTulisan ini membahas tentang peran pemuda dalam upaya pencegahan korupsi dan dampak positifnya terhadap ketahanan wilayah. Secara spesifik permasalahan yang diangkat dalam tulisan ini adalah peran pemuda dalam upaya pencegahan korupsi dan dampak positif peran pemuda terhadap ketahanan wilayah Kota Yogyakarta. Tulisan ini merupakan hasil penelitian yang dilakukan pada Satgas Muda Anti Korupsi Kota Yogyakarta, Lembaga Hikmah dan Kebijakan Publik, Pimpinan Daerah Muhammadiyah Kota Yogyakarta. Tujuan tulisan ini ini adalah untuk (1), mengetahui peran pemuda dalam pencegahan korupsi, (2), mengetahui implikasi peran pemuda terhadap ketahanan wilayah Kota Yogyakarta. Argumen yang dikembangkan dalam tulisan ini adalah bahwa Satgas Muda Anti Korupsi telah berperan cukup penting dalam upaya pencegahan korupsidi Kota Yogyakarta. Peran tersebut dilakukan melalui 3 (tiga) kegiatan yaitu (1) pendidikan anti korupsi, (2) sosialisasi anti korupsi, (3), pengawasan kepada pemerintah. Kendati demikian, dalam menjalankan peran tersebut terdapat beberapa kendala yaitu (1), usaha yang dilakukan oleh anggota masih belum optimal, (2) kurangnya pemahaman terhadap permasalahan korupsi oleh anggota. Upaya yang dilakukan untuk mengatasi kendala-kendala tersebut dilakukan melalui berbagai kegiatan, seperti pelatihan. Peran pemuda dalam upaya pencegahan korupsi ini berdampak positif terhadap ketahanan wilayah Kota Yogyakarta terutama jika dilihat dari aspek ideologi, aspek politik, aspek ekonomi, aspek sosial budaya, dan aspek pertahanan dan keamanan..
Viabilidade econômica de duas hortas hidropônicas na área urbana da cidade de São Paulo
Authors: Gozzi Erico Murilo , Paixão Michel Augusto Santana
Published: December 2017

A hidroponia, por não fazer uso do solo, permite maior flexibilidade na localização da horta, característica importante considerando-se os desafios de se alimentar uma população crescente que deve chegar a 9 bilhões de habitantes em 2050. O desafio dessa nova realidade é aproximar os produtores, atualmente na zona rural, dos consumidores dos grandes centros urbanos. O objetivo foi verificar a viabilidade econômica de dois projetos de horta de alface hidropônica no ambiente urbano da cidade de SP. O primeiro projeto considerou a construção de uma horta hidropônica com iluminação natural em um terreno localizado em um bairro centralizado da zona norte da cidade de São Paulo. O projeto previu a construção das bancadas dentro de uma estufa, ambos orçados no projeto. O segundo projeto considerou o cultivo das alfaces em galpão com iluminação artificial em LED e vários andares de cultivo. As diferenças entre os projetos permitiram a comparação dos impactos de inclusão das tecnologias utilizadas em fazendas virtuais no resultado financeiro das hortas. O estudo iniciou com a definição da localização das hortas, seguido da elaboração do fluxo de caixa, e do cálculo de indicadores de desempenho. Foram calculados os indicadores de Valor Presente Líquido [VPL], Taxa Interna de Retorno [TIR] e payback descontado. Foi também realizada uma análise para verificação do impacto da inclusão de novos andares na horta vertical. Por fim, verificou-se que o projeto de hidroponia com iluminação artificial, apesar da pequena área da edificação considerada, é viável para implantação em ambiente urbano.
Modal ferroviário e escoamento de soja no MATOPIBA
Authors: Brugnera João Victor , Dalchiavon Flávio Carlos
Published: December 2017

A produção brasileira de soja desenvolve-se em ritmo acelerado e novas regiões agrícolas são formadas de acordo com a necessidade e oportunidade de expansão. As novas fronteiras agrícolas trazem consigo grandes desafios, principalmente referentes à infraestrutura logística disponível em cada região para o escoamento da safra. Torna-se fundamental conhecer essa estrutura a fim de planejar investimentos nessas regiões, calcular e estimar custos de compra e venda de grãos e insumos, tanto para produtores, quanto para cooperativas, revendas e tradings. Objetivou-se com este estudo descrever o atual escoamento rodoviário e ferroviário de soja do MATOPIBA e a potencialidade da expansão do modal ferroviário voltado à exportação de grãos, tão quanto seus benefícios e entraves para os que atuam na cadeia da soja na região. Adotou-se o método de pesquisa qualitativa com embasamento em publicações diversas. Observou-se que para atingir níveis de competitividade internacional e desenvolver áreas agrícolas mais distantes dos portos, as novas regiões agrícolas precisam de apoio governamental e privado para superar seus gargalos logísticos e investir em modais alternativos, como a implantação de um sistema ferroviário interligando o interior aos portos brasileiros. Comprovadamente, o modal ferroviário é indicado para o escoamento de soja, com menores custos e maior segurança no transporte, resultando em maiores investimentos e desenvolvimento para toda a cadeia de soja das novas fronteiras agrícolas brasileiras.
Las competencias laborales en el sector púbico; un análisis desde las escuelas de las competencias laborales
Authors: Fierro Fernando Adolfo
Published: December 2017

En la teoría de las competencias laborales, existen diferentes corrientes que marcan el quehacer administrativo del recurso humano de las organizaciones.En esta propuesta se pretende realizar un análisis de las leyes públicas colombianas en materia que regulan el empleo público, la carrera administrativa entre otros, con las diferentes corrientes existentes, y así, determinar cuál es la orientación de las leyes en el enfoque de competencias laborales.
Análisis de la desaparición de empresas regionales durante el período 1980 – 2000: siete casos empresariales de Ibagué
Authors: Uribe Macías Mario Enrique
Published: December 2017

El objeto de estudio de la investigación se centra en el empresario y sus empresas, pues interpreta y concluye acerca de los motivos que llevaron a su desaparición. Su objetivo es analizar los diferentes factores que originaron la desaparición de empresas del sector industrial durante el período 1980 – 2000, creadas por emprendedores tolimenses. Se llevó a cabo desarrollando entrevistas a los empresarios, sus familiares o sus colaboradores y posteriormente analizando sus resultados. En cuanto a estos últimos, se encontraron variables relacionadas con el empresario, el entorno (principalmente variables económicas), el mercado, el apoyo político y gubernamental, y la experiencia del empresario.
Análisis comparado entre la descentralización administrativa colombiana y chilena: Avances y desafíos para el desarrollo
Authors: Rojas Santana Laila Katrina del Pilar , Castellanos Fabian
Published: December 2017

El presente artículo busca hacer un análisis comparativo entre los procesos de descentralización administrativa en Colombia y Chile con el fin de contribuir al desarrollo territorial. Se pretende responder ¿Cuáles son los niveles de territoriales en Colombia y Chile?, ¿Cuáles son las competencias asignadas a cada nivel territorial en Colombia y Chile?, ¿Cuál son las autoridades en cada nivel de gobierno, ¿Cómo son elegidas y cuál es su grado de autonomía? ¿Cuáles son los desafíos que enfrentan estos dos países en materia de descentralización administrativa?
Editorial
Authors: Moreno Ojeda Claudia Marisol
Published: December 2017

Administración y desarrollo en los retos del posconflicto colombiano. La dupla administración y desarrollo le sugiere al lector la oportunidad de pensar en una relación interdependiente entre la acción de la administración y sus efectos en el desarrollo de una sociedad. Presenciamos un periodo privilegiado en la historia de Colombia, en el que esta relación conceptual enfrenta retos determinantes relacionados con la implementación de los acuerdos de paz conseguidos con la guerrilla más antigua de América Latina, así como con la construcción de la paz, entendida como un proceso de reconciliación y de avance en las oportunidades de desarrollo y bienestar para todos.
La planeación del desarrollo a través de la historia: de los conceptos a la técnica
Authors: Huertas Ramos Juan David
Published: December 2017

Con el presente artículo se pretende hacer evidente que la evolución conceptual de la planeación y del desarrollo a través de la historia decantó en la consolidación de la técnica de la planeación económica del desarrollo. Hacia el siglo XVIII se usaban de manera alterna los términos riqueza y progreso para nominar un estadio satisfactorio de bienestar material. Ya en los inicios del siglo XX surgió el concepto de valorización, seguido en los años 50 por los de crecimiento, expansión, maximación[1] y optimización, como preludio a la nominación definitiva del desarrollo que apareció a principios de los años 60 y que ha tenido vigencia hasta nuestros días.[1] Se advierte al lector que el concepto de “maximación” fue tomado textualmente del trabajo de Louis Joseph Lebret  y que a pesar de que éste no está reconocido por la Real Academia de la Lengua Española se respeta la traducción de la misma, haciendo la salvedad de que el concepto más apropiado sería “maximización”.
Popper's critera of scientificality and psychoanalysis
Authors: Bolta Andjela
Published: December 2017

This paper is examining Popper?s critique of psychoanalysis as a doctrine
that satisfies verificationistic principle of demarcation, while it does not
satisfy falsificationistic principle of demarcation. Even though Popper
provided very clear criteria for testing falsifiability of theories, he has
never illustrated his principle on an example. The aim of this paper is to
thoroughly examine the scientific status of psychoanalysis by using the
instructions given by both, verificationistic and falsificationistic
principle of demarcation and to, by using a specific example, thourughly
illustrate the difference between these two principles.
The realistic and idealistic concept of substance: Kant and his predecessors
Authors: Soc Andrija
Published: December 2017

The main goal of this paper is to explore the continuity and discontinuity in
how different philosophical systems understand the concept of substance. At
the beginning of the paper, I draw a distinction between formal criteria for
what it means to be a substance and the question of what satisfies those
criteria. I then analyze Aristotle?s, medieval and modern views on substance
in order to show that, in spite of other considerable differences among them,
Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, Duns Scotus, Descartes, Locke and Hume all
identify the same criteria for being the substenc. The differences between
them, I then claim, lie in the way they answer the question of what satisfies
the criteria. The most radical conclusion, as will be clear, is drawn by
Hume, who famously believes that there is nothing that really satisfies
traditional formal criteria for substantiality. In the last part of the
paper, I analyze Kant?s idealist view and show that it is his only within his
philosophical system that we can find a complete break with the philosophical
tradition and quite differing criteria for substantiality. It will be shown
that, for Kant, substance is no longer something that should be the basis for
the properties of objects that exist independently of us, but the way in
which human cognitive powers understand some key aspects of the
phenomenological domain of the knowable. The upshot of this discussion is
that the history of the idea of substance can be divided on the period before
and after Kant, where it is Kant, rather than Descartes, the one who truly
diverges from the traditional philosophical pardigms about substance.
Diabetes Group Visits at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Authors: Myers Asa Oxner , Jacovino Crystal , Brown Jerry , Franks Rachel , Baysa Darlene , Marks Jonathan , Suastegui John-Paul , Pane Olivia , Idziak Rachelle , Guerra Lucy
Published: December 2017

IN BRIEF “Quality Improvement Success Stories” are published by the American Diabetes Association in collaboration with the American College of Physicians, Inc., and the National Diabetes Education Program. This series is intended to highlight best practices and strategies from programs and clinics that have successfully improved the quality of care for people with diabetes or related conditions. Each article in the series is reviewed and follows a standard format developed by the editors of Clinical Diabetes. The following article describes a successful project from the Division of General Internal Medicine at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, to improve A1C, systolic blood pressure, and weight in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Glutamine-Elicited Secretion of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Is Governed by an Activated Glutamate Dehydrogenase
Authors: Andersson Lotta E. , Shcherbina Liliya , Al-Majdoub Mahmoud , Vishnu Neelanjan , Arroyo Claudia Balderas , Aste Carrara Jonathan , Wollheim Claes B. , Fex Malin , Mulder Hindrik , Wierup Nils , Spégel Peter
Published: December 2017

Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), secreted from intestinal L cells, glucose dependently stimulates insulin secretion from β-cells. This glucose dependence prevents hypoglycemia, rendering GLP-1 analogs a useful and safe treatment modality in type 2 diabetes. Although the amino acid glutamine is a potent elicitor of GLP-1 secretion, the responsible mechanism remains unclear. We investigated how GLP-1 secretion is metabolically coupled in L cells (GLUTag) and in vivo in mice using the insulin-secreting cell line INS-1 832/13 as reference. A membrane-permeable glutamate analog (dimethylglutamate [DMG]), acting downstream of electrogenic transporters, elicited similar alterations in metabolism as glutamine in both cell lines. Both DMG and glutamine alone elicited GLP-1 secretion in GLUTag cells and in vivo, whereas activation of glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) was required to stimulate insulin secretion from INS-1 832/13 cells. Pharmacological inhibition in vivo of GDH blocked secretion of GLP-1 in response to DMG. In conclusion, our results suggest that nonelectrogenic nutrient uptake and metabolism play an important role in L cell stimulus-secretion coupling. Metabolism of glutamine and related analogs by GDH in the L cell may explain why GLP-1 secretion, but not that of insulin, is activated by these secretagogues in vivo.
Kanssaihmisiä ja barbaareita
Identiteetin rakentuminen kommunikaation laajenevassa 'nyt'-hetkessä
Authors: Johansen Anders
Published: December 2017

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Alcohol consumption and low-risk drinking guidelines among adults: a cross-sectional analysis from Alberta’s Tomorrow Project
Authors: Brenner Darren R. , Haig Tiffany R. , Poirier Abbey E. , Akawung Alianu , Friedenreich Christine M. , Robson Paula J.
Published: December 2017

Introduction

Moderate to heavy alcohol consumption is a risk factor for all-cause mortality
and cancer incidence. Although cross-sectional data are available through national
surveys, data on alcohol consumption in Alberta from a large prospective cohort were
not previously available. The goal of these analyses was to characterize the levels of
alcohol consumption among adults from the Alberta’s Tomorrow Project in the context
of cancer prevention guidelines. Furthermore, we conducted analyses to examine the
relationships between alcohol consumption and other high-risk or risk-related
behaviours.

Methods

Between 2001 and 2009, 31 072 men and women aged 35 to 69 years were
enrolled into Alberta’s Tomorrow Project, a large provincial cohort study. Data concerning
alcohol consumption in the past 12 months were obtained from 26 842 participants
who completed self-administered health and lifestyle questionnaires. We conducted
cross-sectional analyses on daily alcohol consumption and cancer prevention guidelines
for alcohol use in relation to sociodemographic factors. We also examined the combined
prevalence of alcohol consumption and tobacco use, obesity and comorbidities.

Results

Approximately 14% of men and 12% of women reported alcohol consumption
exceeding recommendations for cancer prevention. Higher alcohol consumption was
reported in younger age groups, urban dwellers, those with higher incomes and those
who consumed more red meat. Moreover, volume of daily alcohol consumption was
positively associated with current tobacco use in both men and women. Overall, men
were more likely to fall in the moderate and high-risk behavioural profiles and show
higher daily alcohol consumption patterns compared to women.

Conclusion

Despite public health messages concerning the adverse impact of alcohol
consumption, a sizeable proportion of Alberta’s Tomorrow Project participants consumed
alcohol in excess of cancer prevention recommendations. Continued strategies to
promote low-risk drinking among those who choose to drink could impact future
chronic disease risk in this population.
Corruption in the Pacific - a threat to cultural identity
Authors: Cleaver Julie
Published: December 2017

This is an edited transcript of a panel discussion at a Pacific preconference of the World Journalism Education Congress (WJEC) congress in Auckland in July 2016 that relates to fundamentally crucial issues about development in the region. As the world comes more intensely interested in what is going on in the Pacific. Numerous international treaties have been signed with interest in the Pacific from the European Union, the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank in partnership with the South Pacific Forum as well as massive interest from foreign donors. How these resources are being deployed is actually crucial to successful development and many news media are trying to trace where the money goes. This is probably one of the biggest challenges, aside from global climate change and the depleting fishery resources, facing the Pacific and is a threat to cultural identity. ‘Corruption is much like cancer: it’s got to be treated early, otherwise there’s going to be massive expensive interventions, as we see in Africa, as we see in Asia, and as we see in South America,’ says panel convenor Fuimaono Tuiasau of Transparency International New Zealand. Panellists were: Dr Shailendra Singh, coordinator of the University of the South Pacific journalism programme, Alexander Rheeney, editor-in-chief of the PNG Post-Courier, and Kalafi Moala, owner, publisher and editor of Taimi ‘o Tonga.
REVIEW: Maintaining the climate struggle
Authors: Cass Philip
Published: December 2017

An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power, directed by Bonni Cohen, John Shenk. Produced by Richard Berge. Actual Films & Participant Media. Documentary. 2017. 98min.An Inconvenient Sequel picks up a decade after the powerful and passionate An Inconvenient Truth introduced us to Al Gore’s crusade to make people behave responsibly over climate change.
REVIEW: More than just a naughty boy
Authors: Cass Philip
Published: December 2017

Kim Dotcom: Caught in the Web, directed by Annie Goldson. Produced by Alexander Behse. Monsoon Pictures. Documentary. 2017. 107min.THE question about Kim Dotcom that nobody seems able to resolve is whether he’s just been a bit naughty and the authorities are over-reacting, or whether he has in fact been very bad.
REVIEW: A real inspiration for the next generation of NZ journalists
Authors: Matthews Louise
Published: December 2017

A Moral Truth: 150 years of Investigative Journalism in New Zealand, edited by James Hollings. Auckland: Massey University Press. 2017. 448 pages. ISBN: 978-0-9941-4158-3TWO executions 40 years apart; the country’s worst aviation disaster; people wrongly imprisoned; the plight of tenants in slum housing; the pollution of our waterways; health scandals resulting in deaths; corporate scandals, sometimes likewise; and so much more. They are all examples of the investigative journalism to be found in this book, in fact 33 fascinating examples.
Las cohortes cántabras del ejército romano: Cohors I Cantabrorum
Authors: Peralta Labrador Eduardo
Published: December 2017

Estudio sobre las cohortes auxiliares reclutadas por el ejército romano en Cantabria a partir de los nuevos diplomata militaria que mencionan a la Cohors I Cantabrorum.
O adolescente com a síndrome da imunodeficiência adquirida: a utilização da NANDA e da SAE
Authors: Lima da Silva Priscila Ester , Anjos Monma Joice Madoka , Oliveira Souza Ana Carolina , Valente Barbosa Elizabeth , Aleixo Carvalho Felipe , Brabo Lemos Paloma Erlaine , Rêgo Coêlho Antonio Claudio
Published: December 2017

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar o estado do adolescente com Síndrome da Imunodeficiência Adquirida e relacionar à assistência de Enfermagem contida nos Diagnósticos de Enfermagem da NANDA e da Sistematização da Assistência de Enfermagem ao adolescente com AIDS. O estudo de abordagem qualitativa, com base em revisões bibliográficas de artigos e revistas científicas de saúde, realizado entre os meses de março e abril de 2016, com os seguintes descritores: AIDS, Diagnósticos de Enfermagem, Sistematização da Assistência de Enfermagem e jovens com AIDS. Esta síndrome se caracteriza pelo estado de deficiência imunológica ao qual o organismo fica incapacitado de se defender de agentes patogênicos. Dessa forma, o adolescente com Aids passa por momentos onde suas necessidades humanas básicas, já alteradas nessa fase da vida, tornam-se mais afetadas por sua condição. Assim, podemos perceber a importância da utilização correta e habilidosa do NANDA e da SAE aos pacientes desta faixa etária.
DISCUSSÕES ACERCA DA CONSTITUCIONALIDADE DA PROVA PERICIAL OBTIDA POR MEIO DE BANCO DE DADOS DE PERFIL GENÉTICO
Authors: Rodrigues Jessé Lindoso , Leite Yasmim Pinto , Branco Thayara Castelo
Published: December 2017

Objetiva-se com o presente trabalho fomentar a discussão acerca da prova pericial obtida através do banco de dados de perfil genético. Propõe-se analisar o método de identificação criminal introduzido pela Lei nº12.654/2012 e as suas consequências no ordenamento jurídico pátrio à luz dos eventuais conflitos com o princípio do nemo tenetur se detegere. Para o desenvolvimento, buscou-se estabelecer, primeiramente, o suporte básico teórico para a devida compreensão do tema, para, em seguida, adentrar em questões mais profundas, sistemáticas, principiológicas, base para a discussão do caso concreto ora proposto, em que se discutirá a polêmica em torno da constitucionalidade (ou não) da prova pericial obtida por meio de banco de dados genéticos.PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Processo Penal. Prova Pericial. Banco de Dados de Perfil Genético.
PERCEPÇÕES DOS PAIS SOBRE OS SINTOMAS DO TDAH EM CRIANÇAS E ADOLESCENTES DIAGNOSTICADOS COM TEA
Authors: Santos Elma Dayana Moura dos , Hora Ana Flávia Lima Teles da
Published: December 2017

O transtorno do Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade (TDAH) tem sido alvo de inúmeros questionamentos na contemporaneidade, visto que este acarreta um comprometimento em diversos aspectos da vida do sujeito. A presente pesquisa caracteriza-se como um estudo preliminar, de cunho exploratório e caráter quantitativo, tendo como objetivo identificar a percepção dos pais no que tange aos sintomas do TDAH em crianças e adolescentes com diagnóstico de TEA (Transtorno do Espectro Autista). Esta foi aplicada na clínica escola Ana Lúcia Chaves Fecury, da Universidade CEUMA, localizada em São Luís – MA. O critério de escolha dos participantes consistiu em pais que possuem filhos com idade de 6 a 12 anos com o diagnóstico clínico de TEA. Na coleta de dados, foram utilizados os seguintes instrumentos: a Escala CBCL/6-18 (Child Behavior Checklist) e o questionário SNAP-IV (Swanson, Nolan e Pelham – versão IV). No processo de análise de dados foi utilizado o software SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciense), versão 22.0. Os resultados encontrados sinalizam para a existência de sintomas de desatenção em crianças e adolescentes autistas de acordo com a percepção dos pais. A pesquisa contribuiu para a ampliação dos estudos concernentes à temática TDAH, assim como para apontar possíveis correlações existentes entre o TEA e o TDAH. Sugere-se, para futuras pesquisas, a realização de estudos referentes à prevalência do TDAH como transtorno comórbido do TEA, bem como a ampliação da amostra clínica.PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Autismo; Pais; CBCL.
INDICADORES DE ESTRESSE, ANSIEDADE E DEPRESSÃO EM PAIS DE CRIANÇAS DIAGNOSTICADAS COM TEA
Authors: Alves Luena Lima , Hora Ana Flávia Lima Teles Da
Published: December 2017

O Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) é uma síndrome do neurodesenvolvimento, caracterizada por dificuldades nas áreas da socialização, comunicação e comportamento que, segundo a Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS, 2017), 1 a cada 160 pessoas a possuem. O diagnóstico de autismo pode causar grandes impactos na família e, principalmente, nos pais, uma vez que o desconhecido traz consigo vários sentimentos e questionamentos. Ademais, pode desencadear estresse e transtornos de ansiedade e depressão. Metodologicamente, é uma pesquisa exploratória, quantitativa, transversal, caracterizada como um estudo preliminar que tem por objetivo identificar nos pais de crianças autistas o grau dos indicadores de estresse, ansiedade e depressão, manifestados por esses genitores. Utilizou-se como instrumento a Escala de Ansiedade, Depressão e Estresse (EADS-21) em uma amostra pequena, composta por 7 pais atendidos no Laboratório de Avaliação, Pesquisa e Intervenção em Transtorno do Espectro Autista da Universidade CEUMA. Os resultados foram analisados de forma quantitativa pelo programa estatístico SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciense), versão 22.0, os quais revelam que dos 7 participantes, 1 mãe apresentou sintomas de estresse leve e ansiedade moderada e 1 pai apresentou ansiedade moderada. O estudo contribuiu para a obtenção de conhecimento acerca dos agravantes que o diagnóstico de autismo pode trazer para os genitores, bem como as consequências para a sua qualidade de vida. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Autismo; Família; Estresse; Ansiedade; Depressão.
DOENÇA DE PARKINSON E ODONTOLOGIA: uma revisão de literatura narrativa
Authors: Machado Bianca Brito , Piazera Cyrene
Published: December 2017

Doença de Parkinson (DP) é uma doença degenerativa, progressiva e incurável, de etiologia desconhecida, que atinge principalmente indivíduos entre 40 e 65 anos. Manifesta-se através de sintomas motores, tais como, tremor em repouso, rigidez muscular, bradicinesia, acinesia, instabilidade postural, andar lento, braços caídos, fala indistinta, expressão “mascarada”, entre outros, que vão repercutir numa grande incapacidade de realizar atividades da vida diária, como a higiene oral. O tratamento dessa patologia se baseia no controle dos sinais e sintomas, porém não previne a progressão. Pacientes com Parkinson apresentam manifestações orais, dentais e maxilo-faciais, como disfagia, sialorreia, xerostomia, sensação de ardor oral, dificuldade de adaptação ou uso de próteses dentárias e alterações cognitivas, tornando o atendimento odontológico desses pacientes trabalhoso. O cirurgião dentista deve estar devidamente habilitado para cuidar desses pacientes sempre que for solicitado, atento a todos os sinais e sintomas que esses pacientes apresentarem na cavidade oral ou fora dela. Com isso, este trabalho tem o objetivo de abordar, através de uma revisão de literatura narrativa, as manifestações gerais e bucais da Doença de Parkinson, assim como apresentar os cuidados durante o atendimento odontológico desses pacientes.PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Doença de Parkinson; atendimento odontológico; saúde bucal; implicações orais.
AS DIFICULDADES DOS IDOSOS COM DISPOSITIVOS MÓVEIS
Authors: Câmara Thielle Samai Santos , Almeida Gylnara Kylma Feitosa Carvalhêdo , Magalhães Yonara Costa , Almeida Will Ribamar Mendes
Published: December 2017

Com o envelhecimento da população mundial surgem novas demandas para o uso de dispositivos móveis. A exclusão digital da terceira idade é provocada pela falta de equipamentos desenvolvidos especialmente para idosos, e com o celular não é diferente. Este trabalho tem como objetivo analisar e avaliar a usabilidade dos celulares para identificar as principais dificuldades que os idosos encontram ao utilizar um dispositivo móvel. Para a coleta de dados foi utilizado um questionário que identifica o perfil sócio-tecnológico dos participantes da pesquisa. Concluiu-se que os celulares disponíveis no mercado não estão adaptados para os idosos e que as principais dificuldades são em relação ao excesso de informações disponíveis, as cores, os tamanhos dos ícones e fontes, assim como as terminologias utilizadas nos dispositivos.Palavras -Chave: Chave: Idoso . Celular. Dispositivos móveis. Usabilidade.
PENGARUH KARAKTERISTIK PERUSAHAAN DAN AUDITOR TERHADAP AUDIT DELAY (Studi Kasus Pada Perusahaan Hotel, Restoran, dan Pariwisata di Bursa Efek Indonesia)
Authors: Innayati Citra Dirgahayu , Susilowati Endah
Published: December 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji, membuktikan, dan menganalisis pengaruh Ukuran Perusahaan, Kompleksitas Operasi Perusahaan, Reputasi KAP, dan Opini Auditor terhadap Audit delay.Variabel penelitian ini adalah Ukuran Perusahaan, Kompleksitas Operasi Perusahaan, Reputasi KAP, Opini Auditor, dan Audit Delay. Sampel penelitian ini adalah perusahaan Hotel, Restoran, dan Pariwisata yang terdaftar di BEI periode 2010-2013. Pemilihan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling dan diperoleh 40 sampel dari 10 perusahaan selama tahun 2010-2013. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder berupa laporan keuangan tahunan (Annual Report) perusahaan sektor Hotel Restoran, dan Pariwisata yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2010-2013 yang telah diaudit dan kemudian diklasifikasikan berdasarkan kriteria-kriteria yang telah ditentukan. Teknik analisis menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda dengan variabel dummy. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan membuktikan bahwa model regresi yang dihasilkan tidak sesuai untuk menguji pengaruh Ukuran Perusahaan, Kompleksitas Operasi Perusahaan, Reputasi KAP, dan Opini Auditor terhadap Audit Delay. Berdasarkan pengujian parsial membuktikan bahwa Ukuran Perusahaan, Kompleksitas Operasi Perusahaan, Reputasi KAP, dan Opini Auditor tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap audit delay.This study aimed to test, to prove and analyze the influence of company size, complexity of operations of the Company, Reputation of Audit Firm and Auditor’s Opinion toward audit delay. Variabel this research is company size, complexity of operations of the Company, Reputation of Audit Firm, Auditor’s Opinion, and Audit Delay. The sample was company Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism, which is listed on the Stock Exchange 2010- 2013. The sample selection using purposive sampling and obtained 40 samples of 10 companies during 2010-2013. The data used in this research are secondary data from the annual financial statements (Annual Report) sector company Hotel Restaurant, and Tourism, which is listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange 2010-2013, audited and then classified based on the criteria that have been determined. Techniques of analysis using multiple linear regression analysis with dummy variables. Based on the research that has been done to prove that the resulting regression model is not appropriate to examine the influence of company size, complexity of operations of the Company, Reputation of Audit Firm and Auditor’s Opinion toward Audit Delay. Based on the partial testing proves that the company size, complexity of operations of the Company, Reputation of Audit Firm and Auditor’s Opinion no significant effect on audit delay.
PERBANDINGAN ABNORMAL RETURN DAN LIKUDITAS SAHAM SEBELUM DAN SEDUDAH STOCK SPLIT: STUDI PADA PERUSAHAAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Munthe Kornel
Published: December 2017

Tujuan dari penenilitan ini adalah unutk mengetahui perbedaan abnormal return dan likuiditas saham sebelum dan sesudah stock split pada perusahaan yang terdaftar di Bursa Eefek Indonesia periode 2011-2014. Dengan menggunakan metode purposive sampling maka dipilih 24 sampel perusahaan yang memenuhi kriteria. Periode pengamatan selama 5 hari sebelum dan 5 hari sesudah stock split. Uji Wilcoxon Signed Rank menunjukkan adanya perbedaan yang signifikan rata-rata abnormal return dan likuiditas saham sebelum dan sesudah stock split, hal ini mengindikasikan bahwa pasar bereaksi positif atas stock split.The main objective of this research is know the differences in abnormal returns and liquidity of shares before-after stock split at companies listed Indonesian Stock Exchange during the period of 2011-2014. By using purposive sampling method then selected 24 samples of companies that meet the criteria. The period of observation for 5 days before - 5 days after stock split. Test of Wilcoxon Signed Rank showed significant the difference in average abnormal returns and liquidity of shares before- after stock split, this indicates that the market reacted positively to the stock split.