bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Моделирование коронального источника жесткого рентгеновского излучения в турбулентной плазме солнечных вспышек
Authors: Чариков Ю.Е. , Шабалин А.Н.
Published: April 2021

The kinetics of electron beams accelerated in the collisional plasma of solar (stellar) flares is considered, taking into account the stationary ion-acoustic mode localized at the magnetic looptop and magnetic fluctuations. The astrophysical aspect of the propagation process is related to the interpretation of hard X-rays in the plasma of flare loops. It is shown that when the plasma density in the coronal part of the solar flare loops does not exceed 1010 cm-3, taking into account the additional scattering on the ion-acoustic mode with the ratio of the turbulence energy density to the thermal energy of the plasma ~5 * 10-5-10-3 and magnetic fluctuations with a level of 5·10-2 does not lead to the appearance of a bright hard X-ray source in the coronal part of the loop in the model with the isotropic pitch-angle distribution of accelerated electrons. In the anisotropic case with a hard electron energy spectrum, the coronal hard X-ray source, in the presence of ion-acoustic turbulence, can exist for a short time after the beginning of turbulence generation. And only in the case of a soft energy spectrum of accelerated electrons (power spectrum index >5) and a relatively high plasma density at the magnetic looptop >1010 cm-3, a bright coronal hard X-ray source is generated at energies of 25-50 keV, regardless of the pitch-angular distribution of accelerated electrons at the moment of injection. A significant effect of turbulence on the distribution of the linear degree of hard X-ray polarization along the loop is shown, leading to a decrease in the extreme values in the coronal part by 5-35%. The integral values of the hard X-ray polarization do not exceed 10%.
Физико-химический анализ структуры и свойств нанокомпозитов полимер/углеродные нанотрубки, полученных из раствора
Authors: Козлов Г.В. , Долбин И.В.
Published: April 2021

The structural (fractal) model, applied earlier for polymer solutions, was used for description of viscosity of aqueous suspensions of carbon nanotubes. The indicated model treates adequately the dependence of suspension viscosity on concentration of carbon nanotubes. At reaching of percolation theshold of this nanofiller a sharp growth of viscosity of aqueous suspensions is observed. The model reflects adequately also the dependence of viscosity on geometry of carbon nanotubes. A knowledge of nanofiller structure, characterizing by its fractal dimension, allows to predict reinforcement degree of solid-state polymer nanocomposites.
Collect Once, Use Many Times: Attaining Unified Metrics for Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment for People Living With HIV (Preprint)
Authors: Fukunaga Rena , Lowrance David , MacNeil Adam , Al-Samarrai Teeb , Cavanaugh Joseph , Baddeley Annabel , Nichols Catherine , Peterson Meaghan , Ahmedov Sevim , Singh Vindi , Edwards Celeste Gracia , Jain Suman , Date Anand , Maloney Susan A
Published: April 2021

UNSTRUCTURED

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends providing tuberculosis preventive treatment (TPT) to all persons living with HIV and to all household contacts of persons with bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis disease. Regrettably, the absence of a harmonized data collection and management approach to TPT indicators has contributed to programmatic challenges at local, national, and global levels. However, in April 2020, the WHO launched the Consolidated HIV Strategic Information Guidelines, with an updated set of priority indicators. These guidelines recommend that Ministries of Health collect, report, and use data on TPT completion in addition to TPT initiation. Both indicators are reflected in the WHO’s list of 15 core indicators for program management and are also required by the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (MER) guidance. Although not perfectly harmonized, both frameworks now share essential indicator characteristics. Aligned indicators are necessary for robust strategic and operational planning, resource allocation, and data communication. “Collect once, use many times” is a best practice for strategic information management. Building harmonized and sustainable health systems will enable countries to successfully maintain essential HIV, tuberculosis, and other health services while combatting new health threats.
Cost and Effort Considerations for the Development of Intervention Studies Using Mobile Health Platforms: Pragmatic Case Study (Preprint)
Authors: Thorpe Dan , Fouyaxis John , Lipschitz Jessica M , Nielson Amy , Li Wenhao , Murphy Susan A , Bidargaddi Niranjan
Published: April 2021

BACKGROUND

The research marketplace has seen a flood of open-source or commercial mobile health (mHealth) platforms that can collect and use user data in real time. However, there is a lack of practical literature on how these platforms are developed, integrated into study designs, and adopted, including important information around cost and effort considerations.

OBJECTIVE

We intend to build critical literacy in the clinician-researcher readership into the cost, effort, and processes involved in developing and operationalizing an mHealth platform, focusing on Intui, an mHealth platform that we developed.

METHODS

We describe the development of the Intui mHealth platform and general principles of its operationalization across sites.

RESULTS

We provide a worked example in the form of a case study. Intui was operationalized in the design of a behavioral activation intervention in collaboration with a mental health service provider. We describe the design specifications of the study site, the developed software, and the cost and effort required to build the final product.

CONCLUSIONS

Study designs, researcher needs, and technical considerations can impact effort and costs associated with the use of mHealth platforms. Greater transparency from platform developers about the impact of these factors on practical considerations relevant to end users such as clinician-researchers is crucial to increasing critical literacy around mHealth, thereby aiding in the widespread use of these potentially beneficial technologies and building clinician confidence in these tools.
Involuntary Celibates and Involuntary Celibacy: A Systematic Scoping Review (Preprint)
Authors: Joseph Jacob , Kanojia Alok
Published: April 2021

BACKGROUND

Due largely to its links to recent acts of mass violence, self-described involuntary celibates or “incels” have captured media attention and have been increasingly studied as a population of interest across a wide array of academic disciplines. But to date, there has been no systematic collection or evaluation of this heterogenous literature base into a single review.

OBJECTIVE

The present review sought to identify and categorize the extant research literature on incels and the incel community. In addition, we were driven by our initial findings to develop research diagnostic criteria for a proposed Incel Syndrome that can both facilitate empirical research on this population and form a groundwork for the clinical treatment of the non-violent majority.

METHODS

We conducted a computerized search of the ProQuest, PubMed, PsycINFO, and MEDLINE databases. Studies were included if they either (1) have taken incels or involuntary celibacy as its primary subject matter or (2) featured an empirical investigation of a population including persons who explicitly self-report involuntary celibacy.

RESULTS

We found a total of 25 articles that met our inclusion criteria, including 7 surveys, 5 policy and practice recommendations, 9 social data analyses, and 4 theoretical papers. There was a heavy focus on viewing incels through the lens of national security and counter-terrorism studies. Analyses of incels’ online discussions revealed that the commenters and posters are misogynistic and hateful, but are also as frustrated, isolated, psychologically distressed, and functionally impaired.

CONCLUSIONS

We propose that incels are united by common developmental trajectories, psychological characteristics, and core beliefs about themselves and the world. In order to both protect from radical incel violence and rehabilitate to the non-violent majority, we need a better understanding of incels, and for that we need more empirical data on how they come to self-identify as incels and how they experience inceldom.
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Authors: Bezdetko P.A.
Published: April 2021

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Обращение главного редактора проф. И.П. Мазур
Authors: Mazur I.P.
Published: April 2021

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Tsunami Hazard Mapping and Loss Estimation in Yogyakarta International Airport Area
Authors: Endra Dewatama
Published: April 2021

Yogyakarta International Airport and Temon District in Regency of West Progo are located on the southern coast of Java island with the potential for tsunami disaster. The BNPB (National Agency for Disaster Relief) data along the southern coast of Java is a high priority region with high tsunami risk. This study aims to predict and analyze tsunami disasters with a height of 15 meters and 20 meters. To show the element of risk exposed using the overlay technique with a tabulated system using GIS software (Autocad and Global Mapper) to map the affected map. With a total area of study of 5,872 hectares in the 15-meter-wide scenario of the area reaching 2,836 hectares in 12 villages, the 206-hectare 206-acre scenario covers 14 villages. For the physical aspect, the 15-meter scenario is located at 6517 dilapidated buildings and the 20-meter scenario is at 9697 buildings. For the social aspect, there are 281,345 people for the 15-meter scenario and 295,554 for the 20-meter scenario. For TES Evacuation (TEA Evacuation Station) and TEA (Final Evacuation Station), for TES a total of 19 points that are TES based at Aerotropolis and TEA are on a hillside 4 kilometers from the coastline.
Re-Connecting Community Collective Memory with the Change of Life Culture and the Cultural Resistance in Paku Alam Village, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia
Authors: Dewiyanti Dhini , Natalia Tri Widianti , Aditya Nova Chandra
Published: April 2021

Development can be described as two sides of a coin, the first side provides benefits, but on the other side it turns out to have to sacrifice for some people. Jatigede Dam, located in Sumedang Regency, West Java Province, was built in 1998 and its construction resulted in 28 submerged villages. The communities whose areas are submerged must create new villages and switch professions that used to have a livelihood as an agrarian society must switch professions to become aquatic culture communities. This paper discusses experiences in the proposed (re)structuring activities of the Paku Alam Village area in Darmaraja District around the dam. The activity is carried out through the method of recalling the community collective memory, which is brought together with the context of changes in the livelihood culture and ritual culture that is still owned by the village community so that the changing area can be accepted as a "new village" for the community. The data is obtained through searching sites that are considered important by the community, ritual activities that are usually carried out, people's daily lives, and the bad memories of drowned villages, reconciled with the present and future context as part of the region's arrangement. The result is a regional proposal that is expected to meet people's expectations.
Some generalized results related to Fibonacci sequence
Authors: Paul Neeraj Kumar , Saikia Helen K.
Published: April 2021

Cassini's identity states that for the nth Fibonacci number Fn+1Fn-1-Fn2=(-1)n. We generalize Fibonacci sequence in terms of the number of sequences. Fibonacci sequence is the particular case of generating only one sequence. This generalization is used to generalize Cassini’s identity. Moreover we prove few more results which can be seen as generalized form of the results which hold for Fibonacci sequence.
Sosialisasi Aspek Psikologis yang harus dimiliki oleh Atlet dan Pelatih Bola voli
Authors: Sujarwo Sujarwo
Published: April 2021

The purpose of this community service is to provide knowledge to athletes and volleyball coaches about the psychological aspects that volleyball athletes must have and for coaches to be able to train these aspects in training. The community service method is carried out with a participatory educational approach through material presentation and discussion using a website seminar (webinar) using the zoom application. The material given is about the concept of psychological aspects that volleyball athletes must have and how the coach trains them. The indicator of achievement is an increase in the score of knowledge (cognitive) obtained by volleyball athletes. The instrument used was a test item test. The target of this service is non-productive people, namely 3 coaches and 6 athletes in Bantul Regency. The service was carried out on February 4, 2020. Descriptive data analysis, statistical test using the mean difference test. The results of the dedication showed that there was an increase in the mean mean of pre-test 72.22 to 82.22 post-test, an increase of 10%. Athletes' knowledge of this psychological aspect is very important to provide insight to the psychological aspects that they must master, and for the coach to be able to design exercises to develop psychological aspects for the athlete
Diversity and abundance of copepods on the north coast of Angola during hot season 2014-2016
Authors: Castro Ivania Janilda da Silvaе , Coelho Paulo André de Sousa , Vanisova Elena A.
Published: April 2021

The present work is aimed at discovering the diversity and abundance of copepods in the zooplankton community on the north coast of Angola, during the hot season 2014-2016. The samples were collected during the research cruise on board the Norwegian research ship “Dr. Fridtjof Nansen” in February - March on the Congo River and Luanda monitoring lines. Zooplankton sampling was performed using a multinet net in an oblique trawl (2014) and a WP2 net in a vertical trawl (2015 and 2016), both with 180 µm mesh. The samples were fixed in 4% formaldehyde and analyzed in the oceanography laboratory of the National Institute of Fisheries and Maritime Research in Angola. In the three years of sampling, copepods were present in the zooplankton community. The diversity of copepods on the northern Angolan coast, from 2014 to 2016 in the hot season, included 27 genera corresponding to 19 families. The Copepoda class was the most abundant group in the zooplankton community, corresponding to more than 80% of the abundance, having been represented by the orders Calanoida, Cyclopoida and Harpacticoida.
Employee Engagement Dan Millenials Indonesia
Authors: Setiyani Aris
Published: April 2021

In this era of global change, where the millennial generation has begun to enter the workforce, more and more workers around the world are feeling uneasy about staying in their current jobs. Even in a survey conducted  by TNS Employee Insights, a survey agency in the United States, stated that only 14.3% of workers were fully engaged with the company, 29.7% were involved and the rest did not want to be involved in the organization. The survey also noted about 45% of respondents who stated they were not satisfied with their work. The level of employee dissatisfaction will negatively affect the behavior and feelings of employees in a company. This study aims to look at the 3 variables, namely compensation, flexible working hour  and company branding, which is the most influential on employee engagement to stay and  be involved in realizing the ideals of the organization. This research was conducted on millennial respondents who had worked for at least 1 year  in various industries both manufacturing and service industries in the area of West Java, Central Java and East Java as well as Jabodetabek, Indonesia. The number of samples collected and calculated were 285 respondents. Data calculation is done using SEM-AMOS software. From the analysis of the data it was found that compensation, flexible working hour  and company branding  have an influence on employee motivation and employee engagement, and employee motivation has the effect of mediating the relationship between compensation, flexible working hour and company branding on employee  engagement.
Budaya Keselamatan Kerja Sebagai Faktor Kunci Kinerja Karyawan Pada Perusahaan Tambang Emas
Authors: Widyanty Winda
Published: April 2021

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menguji peran budaya keselamatan kerja sebagai faktor kunci dalam kinerja karyawan dan untuk menganalisis faktor-faktor yang terkait dengan kinerja karyawan pertambangan emas. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan sampel dari perusahaan tambang emas di Jawa Timur, Indonesia. Penulis mengumpulkan informasi tentang budaya keselamatan keselamatan kerja, motivasi, kepuasan kerja, dan kinerja karyawan serta karakteristik karyawan lainnya. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner dan analisis prosedural bersyarat yang dilakukan untuk menguji model. Hasil pengolahan data menggunakan SEM menunjukkan bahwa budaya keselamatan kerja memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan melalui motivasi dan kepuasan kerja sebagai mediator. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa praktisi harus lebih menekankan pengembangan budaya keselamatan kerja untuk manajemen perusahaan karena hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa budaya keselamatan dapat menjadi faktor kunci untuk meningkatkan kinerja karyawan. Diperlukan tindakan korektif untuk mengoptimalkan faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi budaya keselamatan kerja. Memprioritaskan budaya keselamatan kerja, memberikan pelatihan dan pengembangan keselamatan kerja bagi karyawan, menciptakan sistem kompensasi yang mendorong karyawan untuk berperilaku aman, dan menetapkan standar keamanan yang jelas adalah langkah-langkah yang perlu dilakukan oleh perusahaan tambang emas di Jawa Timur untuk meningkatkan kinerja karyawan. Keterbatasan penelitian ini adalah populasi difokuskan pada karyawan perusahaan tambang emas yang berlokasi di Jawa Timur. Penelitian selanjutnya dapat menggunakan populasi yang lebih luas yang dapat lebih menggeneralisasi temuan.
A retrospective analysis of the factors associated with increased risk of readmission within 30 days following primary transurethral resection of bladder tumour
Authors: jindal tarun , Sarwal Ankush , Jain Prateek , Koju Rajan , Mukherjee Satyadip
Published: April 2021

Background Transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT) is
associated with a perioperative morbidity of 5-10% which can lead to
unplanned readmissions. In this study, we aim to identify factors that
lead to an increased risk of unplanned readmissions within 30 days of
primary TURBT. Methods A retrospective study was conducted to identify
patients who had their primary TURBT at our institute from 2011-2019.
The clinico-demographic factors, history of smoking, intake of
anti-platelet drugs, co-morbidities, tumour size (< 3 cm or
> 3cm), multifocality and histopathological type were
abstracted. The patients who had a readmission were identified and
reasons for admission were recorded. Results A total of 435 patients
were identified. The median age was 66 years. There were 378 (86.9%)
males, 110 (25.3%) had history of smoking and 37 (8.5%) had history of
intake of an anti-platelet agent. In the cohort 166 (38.2%) were
diabetic, 239 (54.9%) were hypertensive, 72 (16.6%) had COPD, 78
(7.9%) had hypothyroidism. A total of 206 (47.4%) had a tumour of
>3cm, multifocality was seen in 140 (32.2%) while muscle
invasive tumour was present in 161 (37%) patients. A total of 22
(5.06%) had re-admissions within 30 days with hematuria being the
commonest etiology. On the univariate and multivariate analysis, history
of smoking ( p=0.006 and 0.008, respectively) or intake of anti-platelet
agents (p<0.001 and <0.001, respectively) were
significantly associated with increased unplanned readmission.
Conclusion Our study revealed smoking and intake of anti-platelet agents
as the factors leading to increased risk of unplanned readmissions.
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MISC): a systematic review
Authors: Guimarães Daniela , Pissarra Rita , Reis-Melo Ana , Guimarães Hercília
Published: April 2021

Context: Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MISC) is a newly
and rising condition, particularly in SARS-CoV-2 high transmission
communities. Objective: Analyze current literature and reported cases of
MISC, concerning its clinical spectrum, complications associated,
therapeutic strategies and distinguishing features of other clinical
syndromes. Data Sources: Extensive literature research was performed in
MEDLINE (trough PubMed), Scopus and Web of Science from December 2019 to
December 2020.Study Selection: First analysis included all article
titles and abstracts screening to identify relevant studies and second
analysis included a full text screening of previous selected studies.
Eligibility was assessed independently by two authors and disagreements
were resolved by discussion and consensus. Data Extraction: Data were
extracted on MISC definition, demographic data, clinical features,
diagnostic tests, laboratory analysis andimaging, therapeutical approach
and outcomes. Results: Common symptoms included: gastrointestinal
(70%), rash (57%) and cardiovascular (52% with shock). Notable
differences with Kawasaki Disease were identified including age,
clinical presentation and cardiac involvement. 30% presented positive
SARS-CoV-2 2 reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and 51%
positive serologies. 62% received intravenous immunoglobulin and 42%
glucocorticoids. 62% required intensive care, 21 children died
(<2%). Severe presentations were associated with neurological
symptoms, hepatitis and acute kidney injury. Limitations: As a recently
documented disease, there was limited prospective and follow-up studies,
therefore disregarding long-term sequelae and prognosis. Conclusions:
MISC raises concern on its severe cardiac involvement at presentation,
with frequent intensive care and immunomodulatory therapy need. Short
term outcomes seem to be favorable, with cardiac disfunction recovery
and low mortality rates.
High flow nasal oxygen therapy in COVID-19 critically ill patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure: A prospective observational cohort study
Authors: Khan Mohd , Prakash Jay , Banerjee Sudipto , Kumar Raman , Bhattacharya Pradip Kumar
Published: April 2021

Background: Acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF) is common in
COVID-19. Tracheal intubation in such patients is fraught with higher
mortality, therefore, high flow nasal oxygen therapy (HFNOT) is being
used in AHRF. In this study, we aimed to determine the impact of HFNOT
on oxygenation status and also various predictors of HFNOT failure.
Methods: A prospective observational cohort study was conducted in
COVID-positive critically ill adult patients (aged>18
years) with AHRF, who were unable to maintain SpO2>90% on
a non-rebreathing face mask at an oxygen flow ≥15 litres/minute.
Respiratory variables (PaO2/FiO2, SpO2, and RR) before HFNOT (baseline),
then at 1-hour, 6-hour, 7-day, and 14-day after HFNOT application, were
recorded. Borg CR10 scale and visual analog scale were used to evaluate
the subjective sensation of dyspnoea and comfort level respectively.
Student’s t, Mann–Whitney U or Wilcoxon signed-rank tests were used as
applicable. Multivariate logistic regression and Receiver-Operating
Characteristic (ROC) analyses were performed to determine factors
associated with HFNOT failure. Results: 114 patients were included with
HFNOT failure rate of 29%. The Median PaO2/FiO2 ratio at baseline
(before initiation of HFNOT) was 99.5 (80-110) which significantly
increased at various time points (1-hour, 6-hour, 7-days, and 14-day)
after HFNOT initiation in the successful group. Patients reported
significant improvement in sensation of breathlessness (9 [8-10], 3
[2-4]; p<0.001) as well as in comfort level (2 [1-2],
8 [4-9]; p<0.001). Multivariate logistic regression
analysis, SOFA>7, APACHE II>20, admission P/F
ratio<100, D-dimer>2mg/L, IL-6>40
pg/mL, Random Blood Sugar (RBS)>250 mg/dL, 6-hour ROX
Index<3.5, were independent prognostic factors of HFNOT
failure. Conclusion: In COVID-19 patients with AHRF, the use of HFNOT
significantly improved oxygenation levels at various time points after
HFNOT initiation. Age, SOFA, APACHE II, and ROX scores, admission P/F
ratio, IL-6, D-dimer, and RBS were independent prognostic factors of
HFNOT failure in this cohort.
The use of platelet-rich plasma in studies with early knee osteoarthritis versus advanced stages of the disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 31 randomized clinical trials
Authors: Vilchez-Cavazos Félix , Blázquez-Saldaña Jaime , Gamboa-Alonso Augusto , Peña-Martínez Víctor , Acosta-Olivo Carlos , Sánchez-García Adriana , Simental-Mendía Mario
Published: April 2021

Purpose. Reports have concluded that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an
effective and safe biological approach to treating knee osteoarthritis
(OA). However, the efficacy of PRP in advanced stages of the disease is
not entirely clear. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether
the use of PRP would be as effective in studies with early-moderate knee
OA patients compared to studies including patients with end-stage OA
based on the Kellgren-Lawrence classification. Methods. A comprehensive
search in MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science was conducted to
identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the effect of PRP
injections versus other intra-articular treatments on pain and
functionality. A meta-analysis was conducted using a random-effects
model and the generic inverse variance method. Results. We included 31
clinical trials that reported data of 2705 subjects. Meta-analysis
revealed an overall significant improvement of both pain (MD, -1.05
[95% CI -1.41 to -0.68]; I2 = 86%; P = < 0.00001) and
function (SMD, -0.99 [95% CI -1.34, to -0.65]; I2 = 94%; P =
< 0.00001), favoring PRP. Subanalysis for pain and functional
improvement showed significant pain relief in studies with 1-3 and 1-4
Kellgren-Lawrence OA stages, and a significant functional improvement in
studies with 1-2, 1-3, and 1-4 knee OA stages, favoring PRP. Conclusion.
Our results indicate that including patients with advanced knee OA does
not seem to affect the outcomes of clinical trials in which the efficacy
of PRP in knee OA is assessed.
Prenatal diagnosis of Pfeiffer syndrome type 2 with increased nuchal translucency
Authors: Hu Zhi-yang , Lin Sheng Mou , Zhu Meng-jie , CHEUNG Cindy Ka-Yee , Liu Tao , Zhu Jin
Published: April 2021

Pfeiffer syndrome (PS) is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder
characterized by craniosynostosis, broad thumbs / toes. Here we report a
case of PS type 2 with increased nuchal translucency at early trimester.
IS CHRONIC PROSTATITIS/CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN SYNDROME ASSOCIATED WITH CHRONIC RHINOSINUSITIS?: A STUDY BASED ON “NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH- CHRONIC PROSTATITIS SYMPTOM INDEX” AND “SINONASAL OUTCOME TEST-22” QUESTIONNAIRES
Authors: Teoman Ahmet Serdar , Kazaz Ilke Onur , Ozyavuz Rasin , Bahadir Osman , Kutlu Bunyamin , Topbas Murat
Published: April 2021

Objectives/Aims: Prostatitis is a common entity that is seen in younger
than 50 years old men in urology clinics. Subcategory of chronic
prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) accounts for more
than 90% of cases of prostatitis and heterogeneous symptoms cause
negative impact on quality of life. Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a
common inflammatory disease of the upper airways and results in a
constellation of symptoms that have a significant negative effect on a
patient’s quality of life, either. However, both of these entities may
share an inflammatory background because of systemic inflammatory
responses and endocrine effects of cytokines. In this study, we aimed to
find if any symptomatic correlation between CP/CPPS and CRS that can be
measurable with National Institute of Health- Chronic Prostatitis
Symptom Index (NIH-CPSI) and Sinonasal Outcome Test-22 (SNOT-22)
validated symptom scores. Methods: Patients from urology (n:113) and
ear-nose-throat (ENT) clinics (n:104) are included in this study. They
were questionned with NIH-CPSI and SNOT-22. Also, they were evaluated if
there was a correlation between these scores and some parameters (e.g.
age, marital status, smoking, masturbation frequency, concomitant
inflammatory diseases). Results: As our main result we found out a
low-moderate correlation between NIH-CPSI and SNOT-22 scores (r:0.370
for urology, r: 0.466 for ENT patients). Conclusions: In this study we
found that, CP/CPPS and CRS have a low correlated relationship
symptomatically. We suggest that with further studies and additional
data, CP/CPPS and CRS symptom relation might have been connected to a
possible main root.
Older people's knowledge of the purpose of drugs prescribed at primary care appointments
Authors: Gama Romana Santos , Passos Luiz Carlos , Amorim Welma Wildes , Souza Renato Morais , Queiroga Hévila Maciel , Macedo Jessica Caline , Nunes Larissa Gusmão de Oliveira , Oliveira Márcio Galvão
Published: April 2021

Rationale, aims and objectives: Patient adherence to medication is
related to successful pharmacotherapy; however, many patients do not
take their medications as prescribed because of poor understanding of
their purpose.This study aimed to assess older people’s knowledge of the
purpose of drugs prescribed at medical appointments in primary care
units and the possible factors related to their level of knowledge about
their medications. Method: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in
22 basic health units in Brazil. Older people from this sample who were
treated in a primary care setting were interviewed after a consultation
with a family practice physician. Data were collected from September
2016 to March 2019. Patients aged ≥ 60 years who visited the primary
care units were included in the study (n = 674). Knowledge of prescribed
medications was assessed by comparing the responses to the questionnaire
and the medication and prescription information. Multivariate analyses
were conducted using a Poisson regression with robust variance. Results:
The mean age of the sample was 70.1 (standard deviation: ± 7.1) years.
Among 674 patients, 272 (40.4%) did not know the indication of at least
one of their prescribed drugs; among them 78 (11.6%) did not know the
indication of any of their prescribed drugs. In the final multivariate
analysis, polypharmacy, illiteracy, and cognitive impairment were found
to be associated with misunderstanding the purpose of at least one
prescribed drug. Moreover, illiteracy and cognitive impairment were
associated with a greater misunderstanding of the purpose of all
prescribed drugs. Conclusions: In the studied sample, patients
demonstrated a high rate of misunderstanding of the purpose of
prescribed drugs. Therefore, it is necessary for health services and
professionals to implement strategies that increase the quality of the
guidance and instructions given to older people in order to promote
adherence to treatment.
Binding communication to improve peripheral venous catheter monitoring
Authors: Albertini Thibaut , BODEAN OLGA FLOREA , HUANG Fanyu , Gonin Jeremy , Gaudart Jean , Boudjema Sophia , Richer Isabelle , Pascual-Espuny Celine , Durampart Michel , Brouqui Philippe
Published: April 2021

Background: Optimizing the monitoring of peripheral venous catheters is
essential. We developed a nursing record system at bedside (Patient
Smart Reader®) to track peripheral venous catheters acts. Aims: Improve
peripheral venous catheter monitoring. To improve the quality of
monitoring, we aimed to increase the usage rate of nursing record system
at bedside. Methods: We developed a “commitment intervention” course
based on binding communication paradigm. Evaluation of its performance
on monitoring was analyzed using a p-chart and time series analysis.
Findings: Nurses observed a significant improvement in compliance with
catheter monitoring over time (shifts after shifts), ranging from 27.6%
(CI = [25.3; 30.0]) of compliance before commitment intervention to
47.4% (CI = [45.0; 49.9]) after training. The commitment
intervention increased the chances of carrying out monitoring through
the tool for acts related to peripheral venous catheter by 2.42 (odds
ratio) (CI = [1.88; 3.11]). Conclusion: Binding communication
provides an effective method for changing nurses’ behaviors in terms of
safe care. The determinants of engagement (individual vs. collective)
can be indicators for defining future communication and training
strategies in care centers for all Health care workers.
The ulnar nerve compressed in the cubital tunnel by the heterotopic cysts: A case report
Authors: Zhao Wei , Li Xue-Cheng , Song Kun-Xiu , Ma Bing-Dong , Yang Zhi , Zhang Zheng , Zhang Dai-Jie , Liu Yong-Tao
Published: April 2021

The ulnar nerve compressed in the cubital tunnel is called Cubital
tunnel syndrome in the clinic.we also found that there are cysts
compress the ulnar nerve in cubital tunnel through preoperative
ultrasonograhy. This case report is the description of heterotopic cysts
that compress the ulnar nerve in our clinical practice.
The logistics performance analysis in European Union - EU-15 vs. EU-13
Authors: Pavlic Skender Helga , Zaninović Petra , Štefanić Antonela
Published: April 2021

Logistics accounts for 14% of total GDP in the European Union countries, which shows the importance of the logistics service and performance of the European Union countries. Logistics market of EU-15 countries is well developed while most of EU-13 countries need to address poor railway infrastructure and other political issues related to corruption and lack of competitiveness. However, EU-13 economies are growing fast and can benefit even more from the improvements in logistics market. Therefor this paper aims to analyze logistics performance in the European Union, distinguishing between EU-15 and EU-13 countries. For our analysis we use Worlds Bank Logistics Performance Index (LPI) which is a tool that measures the quality, velocity, accuracy and simplicity of the logistics processes. The analysis covers the period from 2010 to 2018. The results of our analysis show that some EU-13 countries are lagging behind EU-15 countries in terms of logistics performance, while countries like Poland, Czech Republic and Hungary are the best logistics performers among all EU-13 countries. Results also shows us correlation between logistics performance and economic growth which imply that EU-13 countries must take step forward in their logistics performance in order to integrate in regional and global supply chain and thus enhance their economic position and competitiveness.
Assessment on the impact of the Tripura earthquake (January 3, 2017, mw = 5.6) in Northeast India
Authors: Debbarma Jimmi , Debnath Jatan
Published: April 2021

The northeastern part of the Indian subcontinent, considered as the most
active seismic zone of the Indian subcontinent, was hit by an earthquake of
Mw 5.6 on January 3, 2017. The epicenter of this earthquake was Kanchanbari
located in the Dhalai district of Tripura. The present study aims to assess
the environmental and socio-economic impact of this earthquake in the
vicinity of the epicenter. To assess and determine the level of damage, the
affected areas were visited during the first week of the 2017 earthquake.
Various Government offices were also consulted to acquire data on damages
caused by the earthquake. Moreover, Remote Sensing and Geographical
Information System (RS & GIS) techniques were applied to address the
influence of this earthquake on bank erosion. During the field visit, the
striking features of soil liquefaction generated by the earthquake were
observed in the flood plain area of the Manu River. Landslide, with three
casualties in India and the neighbor Bangladesh, and damages of
infrastructure were also reported. Additionally, an assessment of the bank
erosion study revealed that the rate of the post-earthquake bank erosion
increased to 592%, compared to the pre-earthquake bank erosion within the
study length of the Manu River. The findings highlighted that the impact of
this earthquake is minimal. However, the seismotectonic features and
observation of the liquefaction within the risk zone of the earthquake
indicate a possible significant threat for the future.
Особенности влияния детско-родительских отношений на успешность адаптации студентов первокурсников
Authors: Гнездилова Анна А.
Published: April 2021

Новизна исследования заключается в анализе особенностей связи параметров воспитательных стратегий с механизмами адаптации студентов-первокурсников. Теоретическая значимость исследования заключается в расширении представлений о психологических особенностях, которые возникают у студентов при общении с их родителями во взаимосвязи с особенностями воспитательной стратегии, а также при выборе адаптационных механизмов для успешного обучения в вузе. Данная статья отражает результаты теоретического и эмпирического исследования по изучению особенностей влияния детско-родительских отношений на успешность адаптации студентов-первокурсников. Нами было опрошено 60 студентов первого курса обучения и их родители. Во введении в рамках теоретической составляющей рассмотрены понятия адаптации, адаптивности, типы детско-родительских отношений. В эмпирической части исследования проводилась диагностика детско-родительских отношений, анализ семейных взаимоотношений и социально-психологическая адаптация. В разделе «Методы» описаны методики, которые были использованы в данном исследовании: тест-опросник родительского отношения к детям (А. Я. Варга, В. В. Столин); «Анализ семейных взаимоотношений» (АСВ) Э.Г. Эйдемиллер и В.В. Юстицкис; методика «Социально-психологическая адаптация», разработанная К. Роджерсом и Р. Даймондом. В качестве основных статистических методов использовались коэффициент корреляции Спирмена, U-критерий Манна-Уитни, t-критерий Стьюдента. В ходе исследования были сформулированы две гипотезы. Первая гипотеза о наличии различий в типах детско-родительских отношений среди студентов-техников и студентов-гуманитариев. Вторая гипотеза предполагает, что на успешность адаптации студентов-первокурсников могут оказывать влияние детско-родительские отношения. В разделе «Результаты» отражены полученные данные, в том числе в рисунках и таблицах. Приведён анализ данных, полученных по каждой методике отдельно. На наш взгляд, они представляют особый интерес и требуют дальнейшего продолжения исследований в данной области. Раздел «Обсуждение результатов» представляет собой обобщённый анализ всех полученных данных. Выводы приведены в разделе «Заключение». Результаты данного исследования могут быть использованы в работе психологов центров планирования семьи, на телефоне доверия, а также при разработке программ по семейной терапии. Исследование представляет интерес с точки зрения семейного консультирования.
Euroviisuesityksen audiovisuaalinen rakentuminen
Authors: Heinonen Yrjö
Published: April 2021

Eurovision laulukilpailu on muuttunut historiansa aikana kansallisten radio- ja tv-yhtiöiden välisestä sävellys- ja sanoituskilpailusta eri maiden ja niitä edustavien laulajien tai yhtyeiden väliseksi esiintymiskilpailuksi siten, että tapahtuman viihteellisyys ja kilpailullisuus on samalla lisääntynyt. Tarkastelen artikkelissani kolmen Suomea vuosina 1987–1993 kilpailussa edustaneen esityksen audiovisuaalista rakentumista erityisesti viihteellisyyden, kilpailullisuuden ja kansallisten piirteiden esiin tuomisen tai tuomatta jättämisen näkökulmasta.Analysoitavat esitykset ovat ”Sata salamaa” (Virve Rosti, 1987), ”La dolce vita” (Anneli Saaristo, 1989) ja ”Tule luo” (Katri Helena, 1993). Esitysten analyysissa kiinnitän huomiota musiikkiin (sävelmä, sovitus), sanoihin (laulun nimi ja sen sijoittelu, toisto ja äänteellinen kuviointi), näyttämöllepanoon (lavastus, valaistus, puvustus ja koreografia) sekä televisiointiin (monikamerakuvaus ja live-editointi). Analyysi nostaa esiin eroja ja yhtäläisyyksiä sekä esitysten audiovisuaalisessa rakentumisessa että niiden viihteellisyydessä, kilpailullisuudessa ja kansallisten piirteiden esiin tuomisessa.Avainsanat: Eurovision laulukilpailu, audiovisuaalinen analyysi, viihteellisyys, kilpailullisuus, kansallisuus

 

Audiovisual Construction of a Eurovision Song Contest Performance: “Sata salamaa” (1987), “La dolce vita” (1989) and “Tule luo” (1993)During its history, the Eurovision Song Contest has changed from a songwriting competition between national radio and TV companies to a competition between singers or bands representing different countries, while the entertaining and competitive functions of the event have become more and more significant at the same time. In my article, I examine the audiovisual construction of three performances that represented Finland in the competition in 1987–1993, especially from the point of view of entertainingness, competitiveness, and the representation of national features.The performances to be analysed are “Sata salamaa” (Virve Rosti, 1987), “La Dolce Vita” (Anneli Saaristo, 1989) and “Tule luo” (Katri Helena, 1993). In the analysis, I pay attention to music (melody, arrangement), lyrics (song title and its placement, repetition, and phonetic patterning), staging (props, lighting, costume, and choreography), and telecasting (multi-camera shooting and live editing). The analysis highlights differences and similarities in the audiovisual structure of the performances as well as those regarding entertainment, competitiveness, and the representation of nationality.Keywords: Eurovision Song Contest, audiovisual analysis, entertainment, competitiveness, nationality
Advantages and Reasons Hindering the Communication between Teachers and Parents: An Empirical Study
Authors: Stamatis Panagiotis J. , Chatzinikola Maria
Published: April 2021

This paper studies the advantages and reasons hindering communication between teachers and parents. Two hundred and twenty-two teachers and thirty-three primary school principals consider communication with parents important, because this communication creates a sense of security in students, improving their learning skills and conduct. Teachers consider that effective communication between teachers and parents benefits the school unit itself, contributing to its efficiency. The reasons hindering communication with parents mentioned by teachers include parents’ lack of time to visit the school unit, parents’ low social or education background, their children’s poor performance or conduct. Teachers disagree that the education system structure constitutes a problem in their communication with parents, stressing that many parents do not understand the importance of their communication with the school unit attended by their children. Finally, teachers consider guidance plays an important part, as it helps mitigate the problems hindering efficient communication between teachers and parents.
DA LEGITIMIDADE DOS JUÍZES COMO NECESSIDADE DEMOCRÁTICA
Authors: Cunha Danilo Fontenele Sampaio
Published: April 2021

O Judiciário sempre apresentou-se como poder fundemental para a consolidação democrática, sendo que na presente quadra histórica, seu papel de guardião da Constituição e garante contra as lesões dos direitos fundamentais mostra-se cada vez mais intensificado. Trata o presente texto de como sua legitimação pode manter-se com o vigor necessário, analisando-se sua independência e imparcialidade como parcelas inerentes à real e efetiva implementação do Estado de Direito democrático.
A responsabilidade civil por dano ambiental e o caso Samarco: desafios à luz do paradigma da sociedade de risco e da complexidade ambiental
Authors: Belchior Germana Parente Neiva , Primo Diego de Alencar Salazar
Published: April 2021

O recente episódio ocorrido em Mariana/MG, envolvendo o rompimento de barragem da sociedade anônima Samarco Mineração S.A. é um desastre ambiental de grandes proporções, despertando a atenção para a temática do dano ambiental e de sua responsabilização e reparação. Vive-se, atualmente, em uma sociedade de risco, em que os estes se caracterizam por serem abstratos, globais, imprevisíveis e pouco conhecidos pela ciência. A teoria da responsabilidade civil objetiva, embora fundada no risco, foi constituída à época da sociedade industrial, quando a humanidade enfrentava apenas os riscos ditos concretos, que se distinguem, dentre outras coisas, por terem causalidade simples. Este trabalho objetiva, assim, identificar os desafios enfrentados pela teoria da responsabilidade civil por dano ambiental na atualidade, especialmente em relação ao elemento do nexo de causalidade, uma vez que a teoria do risco não privilegia adequadamente os riscos abstratos, de causalidade complexa, mesmo porque são a ela posteriores. A pergunta de partida questiona os contornos da responsabilidade civil da Samarco pelos danos ambientais provocados, bem como os possíveis desafios à sua responsabilização. Ao se valer de raciocínio hipotético-dedutivo, por meio de pesquisa bibliográfica e jurisprudencial, descritiva e exploratória, o artigo conclui que a causalidade complexa, típica dos riscos abstratos (mormente os ambientais), dificulta a prova do nexo causal, pressuposto cuja teoria do risco entende, em regra, ser necessária à imposição do dever de reparar. Diversas soluções são propostas pela doutrina nacional e estrangeira, tendo a questão sido enfrentada, no Brasil, sob o amparo da teoria do risco integral, adotada pelo Superior Tribunal de Justiça.
DA INTEGRAÇÃO À INCLUSÃO SOCIAL: O ESTATUTO DAS PESSOAS COM DEFICIÊNCIA E A CONCRETIZAÇÃO DA INCLUSÃO PELOS DIREITOS ASSEGURADOS
Authors: Leme Renata Salgado , Fontes Samira da Costa
Published: April 2021

O movimento de emancipação das pessoas com deficiência passou por diversas fases, começando pela exclusão, depois segregação, integração social e, por fim, inclusão social.  A ideia central deste trabalho é, após percorrer as fases históricas, chegar ao atual modelo de inclusão social, demonstrando a evolução conquistada pelo Brasil com a edição da nova Lei de Inclusão das Pessoas com Deficiência, também chamada de Estatuto das Pessoas com Deficiência (Lei nº 13.146/2015). Destacou-se que diversos dos direitos previstos nesta Lei possibilitam a realização da inclusão de maneira concreta, a fim de que efetivamente se rompam todas as barreiras que impedem a interação das pessoas com deficiência à sociedade global.
LIBERDADE COMO NÃO DOMINAÇÃO E POLÍTICAS ANTITRUSTE
Authors: Zanitelli Leandro Martins
Published: April 2021

O artigo versa sobre as implicações do republicanismo de Philip Pettit para o mercado. Mais precisamente, testa-se a coerência da sugestão de que o ideal da liberdade como não dominação é compatível com o mercado, mas requer medidas de combate a monopólios. Apesar da originalidade da abordagem republicana para o tema do mercado (em sintonia com concepções relacionais de justiça), argumenta-se que as suas implicações para as políticas antitruste são duvidosas. Primeiro, não está claro que os monopólios sejam um caso de dominação. Segundo, mesmo que o sejam, há razões para duvidar que o republicanismo requeira políticas antitruste indiscriminadamente agressivas.
PARTICIPAÇÃO POLÍTICA DAS MULHERES: DESAFIOS PARA A EQUIDADE
Authors: Andrade Denise Almeida de , Machado Mônica Sapucaia
Published: April 2021

A participação política paritária das mulheres remanesce um desafio para a sociedade brasileira do século XXI. Em que pesem as iniciativas oficiais, com destaque para as cotas eleitorais regulamentadas pela Lei nº 12034/2009, o percentual de cadeiras ocupadas no parlamento por mulheres no Brasil é, atualmente, de apenas 10,7% para a Câmara Federal e 14,8% para o Senado, enquanto as mulheres representam 51,5% da população total do país e 52% do total dos eleitores. Objetiva-se demonstrar que as cotas eleitorais não se traduziram em uma medida efetiva para superar essa disparidade, apesar, de contribuírem para alguns avanços. Utilizou-se de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental para o desenvolvimento deste texto. Indica-se, por fim, que do reduzido percentual de mulheres ocupantes de cargos públicos eletivos, a maior parte é oriunda de famílias com tradição masculina na política, pai, irmão, marido.