bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Computational simulation applied in choosing the best solution in a product development using design for manufacturing and assembly approach
Authors: Pinheiro Nathália Marcia Goulart , Ordoñez Robert Eduardo Cooper , Barbosa Gustavo Lemes Leite , Dedini Franco Giuseppe
Published: December 2018

Highlights: The product development methodology aims to assist the planning and design of the product throughout its life cycle. Using selection criteria it is possible to choose a solution will be followed until the end of the development process and this process is known as optimization of product solutions. Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) is an approach that allows selecting a product solution with better manufacturing and assembly performance. Computational modeling allows representing systems in virtual environment in order to reproduce its characteristics and to compare scenarios through simulation.

Goal: The objective of this work was to apply the computer simulation to compare the productive performance, according to production times, productivity and resource utilization rate, of three solutions proposed for a raincoat for pets with thermal protection.

Methodology: Initially, conceptual models representing the production systems for the three product solutions were generated. The systems were modeled in discrete event simulation software, enabling different scenarios testing, resulting in production performance indicators for each product solution.

Results: The analysis of the performance indicators allow identifying that the third solution proposed for the product obtained the best productive performance in all proposed scenarios; therefore, it was chosen as the best solution for the product according to the DFMA approach.

Limitations of the investigation: The application of the methodology indicated in this work was limited to the study of a single productive system of a specific product.

Practical implications: This work presents a practical application of computer simulation tools applied to product development.

Originality / Value: The original contribution of this work is the application of computational simulation of production systems in product development following the DFMA approach.
Anterior correction of angular kyphosis in children: description of the technique and analysis of clinical series
Authors: Mushkin A. Yu. , Naumov D. G. , Zorin V. I. , Serdobintsev M. S.
Published: December 2018

Objective. To describe the original technical surgical procedure simplifying the correction of kyphosis in children due to instrumental distraction of the anterior column of the spine, to analyze its effectiveness in the setting of clinical series. Level of evidence – IV. Material and Methods. The study included 9 patients aged 7 months to 14 years (median age: 4 years 8 months) with angular kyphosis (median magnitude 53°, min – 38°, max – 80°) associated with tuberculous (n = 4) and non-specific (n = 4) spondylitis and with a sequelae of spinal cord injury (n = 1). Deformity correction was achieved using temporary instrumental interbody distraction followed by anterior fusion with titanium mesh cage filled with autologous bone graft during a single-step two-stage reconstruction and stabilization surgery. Results. The duration of surgery was 3 hours 2 min ± 44 min, the volume of blood loss – 190 ml ± 39 ml. In all cases, the deformity was corrected by 75–85 % with restoration of physiological thoracic kyphosis and spinal profile. Conclusion. A safe and effective technique for intraoperative anterior instrumental distraction can be used to correct angular kyphosis in children, including infants.
BIOMECHANICAL MODELING IN SURGICAL TREATMENT OF A PATIENT WITH TRUE LUMBAR SPONDYLOLISTHESIS
Authors: Kudiashev A. L. , Khominets V. V. , Teremshonok A. V. , Nagorny E. B. , Stadnichenko S. Yu. , Dol A. V. , Ivanov D. V. , Kirillova I. V. , Kossovich L. Yu. , Kovtun A. L.
Published: December 2018

Objective. To assess the results of clinical approbation of individual finite-element biomechanical model of a patient’s spino-pelvic complex with subsequent modeling of the best option of surgical treatment. Material and Methods. A biomechanical modeling of changes in the sagittal profile of a patient with degenerative disease of the lumbosacral spine, bilateral spondylolysis, and unstable grade 2 spondylolisthesis of the L4 vertebra was performed. The developed biomechanical model made it possible to assess the characteristics of the stress-strain state of the spinal motion segments aroused due to development of the disease. Within the built biomechanical model of the patient’s spino-pelvic complex, a corrective operation was further modeled that assumed a preservation of harmonious profile of sagittal spino-pelvic relationships. Post-correction characteristics of the stress-strain state of spinal motion segments were studied and compared with preoperative parameters of the biomechanical model. Results. Using methods of biomechanics and computer modeling allowed to calculate the stress-strain state of the lumbosacral spine under static load for two options of fixation and intervertebral cage implantation at the L4–L5 level: four transpedicular screws (L4–L5 vertebrae) and six transpedicular screws (L3–L4–L5 vertebrae). The simulation results showed that neither metal implants, nor elements of the lumbosacral spine experienced critical stresses and deformations that could lead to the destruction and instability of the implant. Conclusion. The developed individual biomechanical finite-element solid model of the spine and pelvis allowed for biomechanical justification of prerequisites for the formation and further progression of degenerative changes in spinal motion segments associated with violations of the sagittal profile due to grade 2 spondylolisthesis of the L4 vertebra. The model built on the results of radiological examination biomechanically substantiated the best option of corrective spine surgery allowing to minimize stresses and deformations by choosing reasonable magnitude of correction of sagittal spino-pelvic parameters and configuration of transpedicular system.
Perempuan dan Pelacuran dalam Kumpulan Cerpen Genduk Dukuh Seti Karangan Rohana Handaningrum Sebuah Kajian Feminis Radikal
Authors: Retno Martini Laura Andri
Published: December 2018

Prostitution or prostitution is a phenomenon in people's lives and is considered a "social problem". The general view states that the emergence of prostitution is based on a sense of women's helplessness in aspects of life when compared to men. This perception is not only found in social reality. The condition of women as objects also appears in literary works, as a reflection of people's perceptions. Therefore, it takes a study in the perspective of feminism, especially radical feminists to explore the issue of prostitution that occurs in women. The feminist literary criticism approach was carried out in this study with the type of qualitative research. Data was taken from the collection of Genduk Dukuh Seti short stories written by Rohana Handaningrum. The study was conducted aimed at describing the elements of radical feminism found in texts. The results of this study indicate that there are elements of radical feminism in the cepen group. The power relations of men and women are shown in the doctrine of marriage and the traditional ties that bound women. Whereas the removal of virginity and prostitution is a form of women's power over their bodies.
In Vitro evaluation of thymoquinone on apoptosis and oxidative DNA damage in high glucose condition
Authors: Gümüş Ali Furkan , Dede Semiha , Yuksek Veysel , í‡etin Sedat , Taşpınar Mehmet
Published: December 2018

The study was planned to investigate the effects of thymoquinone (TQ), which is a compound in N. sativa, on caspase dependent apoptosis and oxidative DNA damage in high glucose treated PC12 cells. PC12 cells were treated with high glucose (G1-150 mM, G2-250 mM, G3-350 mM), TQ (20 µM), and their combinations. Oxidative DNA damage (8-OHdG (8-Oxo-2'-deoxyguanosine)), and apoptosis (caspase 3, caspase 8, caspase 9 enzymes and M30 protein) parameters were analyzed with ELISA. The 8-OHdG levels decreased in all combination groups compared to the control (pâ‰¤0.001). There was no statistically significant difference between caspase 3 and 9. Caspase 8 in TQ, G3, TQG1, TQG2 groups were higher than the control (pâ‰¤0.002). Low M30 levels were observed in TQG1 group (pâ‰¤0.002). In conclusion, it was observed that in PC12 cell line treated with the high glucose concentrations, TQ administration had a statistically significant effect on oxidative DNA damage and some apoptotic parameters (caspase 8 and M30 protein).
Determination of total phenolic content, antioxidant activity and antifungal effects of Thymus vulgaris, Trachyspermum ammi and Trigonella foenum-graecum extracts on growth of Fusarium solani
Authors: Nateqi Masoud , Mirghazanfari Sayid Mahdi
Published: December 2018

Ajowan, thyme and fenugreek are spice and aromatic crops with a number of medicinal properties which are known as important sources of essential phytochemicals. The purpose of this study was to investigate the antioxidant capacity, total phenolic content and antifungal activities of these plant extracts on growth of Fusarium solani, an important plant pathogen, soil saprophyte and one of the causal agents of fusariosis in human and animals. Their total antioxidant activity was measured using DPPH radical scavenging assay and their antimicrobial activity was determined through poison food assay at two concentrations (1000 and 1500 ppm) and spore germination assay in vitro. All methanolic extracts showed high antioxidant activity which among them methanolic extract of thyme demonstrated higher antioxidant potential with a low IC50 (16.50 mg ascorbic acid/g). Also, the highest phenolic content (70.55 mg GAE g-1) was observed in methanolic extract of thyme. The highest and lowest amount of thymol was determined in methanolic extract of thyme and aqueous extract of ajowan. Methanolic extracts of thyme leaves and ajowan seeds at concentration of 1500 ppm were potentially effective against F. solani over the control treatments by 90.33% and 85.73%, respectively. Followed by hydro-ethanolic and aqueous extracts exhibited a lesser percentage of inhibition. The MIC value for methanolic extract of thyme and ajowan was 3.75 mg/ml followed by hydro-ethanolic and aqueous extracts, respectively. The amount of calculated MFC was ranging from 7.5 to 30 mg/ml for thyme methanolic and fenugreek aqueous extracts, respectively.
Distribution of Heavy Metals (Ni, Co, Pb, Cd, Hg) in Tissues of European Chub (Squalius cephalus L.) from the Middle Course of the Nitra River, Slovakia
Authors: Andreji Jaroslav , Dvořák Petr , Fik Martin
Published: December 2018

The aim of this study was to determine the levels of Ni, Co, Pb, Cd and Hg in the muscle, hepatopankreas, kidney and gonads of European chub (Squalius cephalus) from the middle course of the Nitra River, during spring and autumn seasons by AAS method. The concentrations of metals (mg.kg-1 wet weight) in the muscle ranged as follows: Ni 0.15-1.18, Co 0.09-0.58, Pb 0.39-1.66, Cd 0.04-0.29, Hg 0.85-2.71. Statistically significant differences among individual tissues, as well as between seasons have been recorded. Higher metals concentrations were detected in inner organs than in muscle. Permissible limits for safe consumption in the case of Pb, Cd and Hg have been exceeded in 100%, 95% and 100%, respectively. Currently, for the Co and Ni are not set any permissible limits.
Automatic control of grasping strength for functional electrical stimulation in forearm movements via electrode arrays
Authors: Salchow-Hömmen Christina , Thomas Till , Valtin Markus , Schauer Thomas
Published: December 2018

The generation of precise hand movements with functional electrical stimulation (FES) via surface electrodes on the forearm faces several challenges. Besides the biomechanical complexity and the required selectivity, the rotation of the forearm during reach-and-grasp tasks leads to a relative change between the skin and underlying tissue, resulting in a varying FES response. We present a new method for automatic adaptation of virtual electrodes (size, position) and stimulation intensity in an electrode array to guarantee a secure grasp during forearm movements. The method involves motion tracking of arm and hand with inertial sensors. This enables the estimation of grasping strength when using elastic objects. Experiments in healthy volunteers revealed that our method allows generating a strong, stable grasp force regardless of the rotational state of the forearm.
Optimizing controlled laser cutting of hard tissue (bone)
Authors: Beltran Bernal Lina M. , Schmidt Iris T. , Vulin Nikola , Widmer Jonas , Snedeker Jess G. , Cattin Philippe C. , Zam Azhar , Rauter Georg
Published: December 2018

Conventional bone surgery leads to unwanted damage to the surrounding tissues and a slow healing process for the patients. Additionally, physicians are not able to perform free cutting shapes due to the limitations of available systems. These issues can be overcome by robot-assisted contactless laser surgery since it provides less mechanical stress, allows precise functional cuts, and leads to faster healing. The remaining drawback of laser surgery is the low ablation rate that is not yet competitive with conventional mechanical piezo-osteotomes. Therefore, we aim at maximizing the efficiency in hard tissue laser ablation by optimizing the lateral movement speed for different irrigation conditions.

The results of this study show a non-linear relationship between cutting rates, speeds, and depths that should be critically considered for integration in robotic laser surgery.
Teaching the pony new tricks: competences for specialists in laboratory medicine to meet the challenges of disruptive innovation
Authors: Wieringa Gijsbert
Published: December 2018

The 20th century digital revolution has already seen the introduction of faster, more diverse, easier to use technologies with extended capacity and capability that has enhanced productivity in Laboratory Medicine and allowed more effective use of human resource. With increasing demands for better health and best care the challenge to future healthcare systems is to deploy technology, facilities and human resources more effectively. For the 21st century the digital age heralds opportunities for information-led technology providers to become healthcare providers when algorithm driven care can support patients’ needs at the point of care close to or in their homes. For Specialists in Laboratory Medicine the opportunity arises for working beyond the laboratory in partnership with the emerging providers. The challenge to specialists is to extend their skill and competence to leadership roles that (a) determine clinical need and strategic direction for local environments, (b) ensure technology solutions are cost-effective, safe and reliable, (c) assume the business acumen to market, negotiate and manage change in services, (d) expect understanding of the clinical bioinformatics that underpin genomics, health information science (data mining and health economics) and physical sciences (e) expect knowledge and skills in the provision of direct clinical care in the face of staffing shortfalls experienced by many healthcare systems and (f) enhance their communication and interactive skills. In growing their leadership contribution a partnership approach in education and training across healthcare divides, in conjunction with the diagnostics and/or information technology industries, through integrated professional organisation approaches, joint approaches with academia and policy related healthcare organisations is recommended.
Blood contamination in salivary diagnostics: current methods and their limitations
Authors: Kang Jeong-Hyun , Kho Hong-Seop
Published: December 2018

The use of saliva samples in clinical studies has increased. However, the diagnostic value of whole saliva is compromised in the presence of blood contamination, owing to the higher levels of analytes in blood compared with those in saliva. The aim of this study was to review the existing methods and their limitations for measuring the levels of blood contamination in saliva. A literature search was performed using Web of Science, SCOPUS, and PubMed databases and 49 articles dealing with salivary diagnostics and measurements of blood contamination were included. Five methods for measuring the degree of blood components in saliva were discussed, including “visual inspection”, use of “strip for urinalysis”, and detection of plasma proteins such as “hemoglobin”, “albumin”, and “transferrin”. Each method has its limitations, and transferrin has been regarded as the most reliable and valid marker for blood contamination in saliva. However, transferrin in whole saliva may not be solely a product of blood, and its level in whole saliva can be influenced by several factors such as age, gonadal hormones, salivary flow rate, chewing performance, and oral microorganisms. In conclusion, when quantitatively analyzing whole saliva samples, the influence of blood contamination should be considered.
Analysis and evaluation of the external quality assessment results of quality indicators in laboratory medicine all over China from 2015 to 2018
Authors: Duan Min , Kang Fengfeng , Zhao Haijian , Wang Wei , Du Yuxuan , He Falin , Zhong Kun , Yuan Shuai , Chen Bingquan , Wang Zhiguo
Published: December 2018

Background

This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate laboratory quality in China and explore factors affecting laboratory errors through analyzing the external quality assessment (EQA) results of quality indicators (QIs).

Methods

According to model 3 (interpretive) of the proficiency testing scheme, the National Center for Clinical Laboratories of China (CNCCL) developed a questionnaire for 15 QIs. Clinical laboratories from different provinces of China participated in the EQA program of QIs annually and submitted data via an online reporting system named Clinet-EQA. The results of QIs were expressed in percentage and sigma value or minute. Three levels of quality specifications (QSs) were defined based on percentile values. Furthermore, the QIs were analyzed by disciplines, hospital scales and information construction levels of participant laboratories.

Results

A total of 3450 laboratories nationwide continuously attended the EQA program and submitted complete data from 2015 to 2018. The performance of most QIs has improved year by year. QIs in post-analytical gained the best performance with sigma values that varied from 5.3σ to 6.0σ. The comparison of results among different disciplines showed significant differences for five QIs. More than half of QIs had statistical differences among different hospital scales measured by hospital grades and number of hospital beds. The performance of nine QIs were influenced by information construction levels of participant laboratories.

Conclusions

The overall laboratory quality in China has improved since the initiation of EQA program for QIs, but the performance of some QIs was still unsatisfactory. Therefore, laboratories should make efforts for continuous quality improvement based on information provided by QSs.
„Eigentlich ist unser Studium wie eine Reise nach Deutschland – nur viel öfter!“
Authors: Sars Paul , Jentges Sabine
Published: December 2018

An der Radboud-Universität in Nimwegen (Niederlande) erfolgte 2012 eine curriculare Neukonzeption des Bachelorstudiengangs Deutsche Sprache und Kultur, die die Grenznähe der Universität nutzt und sich durch intensive Kontakte mit Zielsprachensprechern

In diesem Beitrag ist jede Personennennung generisch zu verstehen, es sind also stets beide Geschlechter gemeint.

und regelmäßige Aufenthalte im deutschsprachigen Raum auszeichnet. Die erfolgten curricularen Maßnahmen sowie angestrebten Abschlussqualifikationen werden in diesem Beitrag in einem breiteren historischen und aktuellen Kontext vorgestellt und evaluiert.
An Overview of the Shared Task on Machine Translation in Indian Languages (MTIL) – 2017
Authors: Kumar M. Anand , Premjith B. , Singh Shivkaran , Rajendran S. , Soman K. P.
Published: December 2018

In recent years, the multilingual content over the internet has grown exponentially together with the evolution of the internet. The usage of multilingual content is excluded from the regional language users because of the language barrier. So, machine translation between languages is the only possible solution to make these contents available for regional language users. Machine translation is the process of translating a text from one language to another. The machine translation system has been investigated well already in English and other European languages. However, it is still a nascent stage for Indian languages. This paper presents an overview of the Machine Translation in Indian Languages shared task conducted on September 7–8, 2017, at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, India. This machine translation shared task in Indian languages is mainly focused on the development of English-Tamil, English-Hindi, English-Malayalam and English-Punjabi language pairs. This shared task aims at the following objectives: (a) to examine the state-of-the-art machine translation systems when translating from English to Indian languages; (b) to investigate the challenges faced in translating between English to Indian languages; (c) to create an open-source parallel corpus for Indian languages, which is lacking. Evaluating machine translation output is another challenging task especially for Indian languages. In this shared task, we have evaluated the participant’s outputs with the help of human annotators. As far as we know, this is the first shared task which depends completely on the human evaluation.
Toward a Theology of Cosmic Hope: From Theo-anthropology to Theo-cosmology
Authors: Kim Junghyung
Published: December 2018

This article seeks to lay a more solid foundation for the contemporary paradigm shift in the Christian theological thinking – that is, from theo-anthropology to theo-cosmology. In the new paradigm cosmic hope for the completion of the trinitarian project of creation, instead of human redemption from sin and death, comes to the fore as the most comprehensive horizon of Christian thinking. For this purpose the author reconstructs the underlying logic of the biblical faith in a narrative form from creation to eschatology.
Gewahrte Haltung
Authors: Schmidt Jochen
Published: December 2018

Die Haltung der Person – verstanden als ein vielschichtiger, leib-seelischer Vorgang, nicht lediglich als innere Einstellung – ist in den letzten Jahren verstärkt in das Interesse philosophischer Forschung gerückt. Da Haltung mit Tugend nah verwandt, aber von dieser unterscheidbar ist, gehen von Beiträgen zur Philosophie der Haltung produktive Impulse für das Nachdenken über die Potentiale und die Grenzen der Tugendethik aus. Der Aufsatz demonstriert dies entlang zweier gegen das neuerliche Aufleben von Tugendethik artikulierter Vorbehalte, dem Inauthentizitätsvorbehalt und dem Überforderungsvorbehalt. Im Mittelpunkt steht dabei die für das Phänomen der gewahrten Haltung kennzeichnende Differenz von äußerer und innerer Haltung.
How does Farmer Preference matter in Crop variety Adoption? The case of Improved Cassava varieties’ Adoption in Ghana
Authors: Acheampong Patricia Pinamang , Owusu Victor , Nurah Gyeile
Published: December 2018

Ghana’s National Agricultural Research Systems have officially released 24 improved cassava varieties, which are high yielding, disease and pest resistant and early maturing. However, adoption of these varieties by mainly smallholder farmers is very low, leading to low yields and incomes. The purpose of this study was to contribute to the development and adoption of improved cassava varieties by assessing the preferences of farmers for cassava variety traits. The study explored Ghanaian cassava producers’ decision-making behaviour towards variety selection and the values they place on different cassava traits. It employed mixed logit and latent class models to estimate the values place on cassava traits, by using choice experiment data of 450 cassava producers from Ghana. Results revealed farmers’ preferences for longevity of root storage in the soil and disease resistance traits of cassava. The latent class model revealed that male youths were more likely to participate in improved varieties that take into account in-soil storage and multiple usages. The need for agricultural research systems to focus on other traits in addition to high yielding and disease resistance in order to boost adoption and increase production is imperative.
Palm Leaf Manuscripts from Royal Surakarta, Indonesia: Deterioration Phenomena and Care Practices
Authors: Rachman Yeni Budi
Published: December 2018

The aims of this research were to identify deterioriation processes of lontar (palm leaf) manuscripts and to describe traditional handling and care of such manuscripts stored in the library of Rekso Pustoko, Surakarta. Environmental conditions were monitored and interviews regarding handling and preservation practices were conducted; furthermore, the current physical condition of lontar manuscripts was documented within a survey. Librarians still use some traditional methods to clean and improve the flexibility of palm leaves such as applying a mixture of minyak sereh (lemon grass oil) and bubuk kemiri (candlenut powder) to the surface of the leaves. This paper recommends some further preservation me-thods in order to prevent deterioration and damage in the future.
The roles of radio-functional natural chemicals for the development of cancer radiation therapy
Authors: Jiang Lei , Iwahashi Hitoshi
Published: December 2018

Ionizing radiation (IR) targeted at killing cancer cells also damages normal human cells and tissues through oxidative stress. Thus, the practical treatment of cancer using radiation therapy (RT) is sometimes limited because of the acute side effects in individual patients. In addition, some radioresistant cancers are difficult to treat with limited doses of IR, which leads to treatment failure. Natural chemicals that have unique physiological functions and low toxicity offer significant advantages for the development of new radiation therapies. Natural chemicals can counteract the oxidative damage caused by IR during RT because of their strong antioxidant ability. Certain natural chemicals can also serve as radiosensitizers that can enhance the cancer-killing effects. This review article discusses the main roles of radio-functional natural chemicals in the development of cancer RT.
The Effects of Sanctions on the Lending Policy and the Value of International Banks: the Case of Iran
Authors: Hundt Steffen , Horsch Andreas
Published: December 2018

After being in force for several years, sanctions against Iran were partly lifted on 16 January 2016, reopening business options for the financial industry. This paper investigates whether a breach of internationally imposed economic sanctions had a negative impact on the value of a bank that decided to implicitly or explicitly violate those sanctions. Using event study methodology, our analysis provides evidence that a breach of Iran-related sanctions by foreign banks caused considerable wealth reductions for their shareholders who finally bear the corresponding fining-costs. The results also show that bank shareholders do not perceive the lifting of sanctions as being good news, implying that they lost faith in their bank’s ability to establish a sufficient compliance and due diligence system for Iran-related transactions. Finally, the study shows that the announced fining for a breach of sanctions does not induce spillover effects to non-fined banks. Thus, the study provides important insights on reasons of the current shortage of foreign lending toward Iran.
Impact of Supply Chain Solutions on Environmental Performance of Biomass Use – LCA-based Research Case
Authors: Nitkiewicz Tomasz , Ociepa-Kubicka Agnieszka
Published: December 2018

The article presents the activities of selected company - biomass manufacturer and user - with regard to environmental impact of biomass supply chain solutions. The biomass production facility of Biomass User Company is one of the most modern plant in Central Europe. It uses wooden and agricultural biomass to produce heat in biomass-fired steam boiler. The objective of the paper is to investigate the environmental impact with the use of life cycle assessment method. In our study, we define different scenarios for biomass transportation, concerning its supply as well as distribution. Life cycle assessment method is used to estimate environmental impact and to perform sensitivity analysis on transport modes, fuel mix structure and destination of self-cropped biomass. LCA ReCiPe endpoint indicator is used to measure environmental performance. As the results show, transport efforts are not significant factor while environmental impacts are concerned but are rather impact intensive type of activity and should be addressed with company environmental policies.
The effects of the Current Crisis on the Management of Credit Institutions in Romania
Authors: Drăgoi Elena Violeta , Preda Larisa Elena
Published: December 2018

In recent years, it has become increasingly clear that the economy, worldwide, goes through a phase of economic unbalances. Thus the need arises, need that is caused by psychological and practical reasons, to be aware of these turbulent changes, to understand and to formulate measures to combat the current situation which is deemed to be the most severe economic and financial crisis from World War II up to present day.

The crisis has rapidly expanded worldwide, national economies encountering difficulties of various degrees, both within the banking system and the real economy. The impact of European countries has been and continues to be an alarmingly severe, the crisis affecting banks in a series of similar ways to the impact it had on American banks.

In writing this article, I started from the premise that highlighting the situation of credit institutions represents a true barometer of the actual state of an economy, and continuous observation, analysis and interpretation of bank performances represents a condition of progress and sustainable economic development.
Entrepreneurial Education in Schools – a Prerequisite in European Context
Authors: Serb Tanislav Maria Cristina , Oachesu Madalina Maria , Popescu Delia Mioara
Published: December 2018

In our complex society, based on knowledge, is important the introduction and development in formal and informal training of transversal competences especially entrepreneurship, to provide competences, knowledge and attitudes which are essential for the development of an entrepreneurial culture in Europe. Starting from this premise, although some countries have already committed to encourage entrepreneurial education for more than a decade, others are just starting.

The present article focuses on identifying the impact that entrepreneurial development has both in Romania and in the EU countries, and the results shown that the measures taken follow the reaching of Target Europa 2020. The paper presents the social context regarding the introduction of entrepreneurship in initial training and in non-formal training, the causes, the actors involved and the measures taken by the EU Member States regarding this phenomenon. The conclusion of the study show that entrepreneurial education in initial training represents a complex task, as more than three quarters of the countries/regions of Europe give autonomy to training institutions regarding the curricular aspects or have no regulations/recommendation at all regarding entrepreneurial education during initial training.
The Upshot of Money Supply and Inflation in Nigeria
Authors: Ditimi Amassoma , Sunday Keji , Emma-Ebere Onyedikachi O.
Published: December 2018

This study empirically investigates the upshot of money supply on inflation in Nigeria using annual time series data spanning from 1970 to 2016. Co-integration and Autoregressive Dynamic Error Correction Model (ADLECM) approach was utilized. The results showed that money supply does not considerably influence inflation both in the long and short run possibly because the country is in recession. The ECM has the correct sign of negative and it is significant meaning that about 21% of the errors are corrected yearly. The Granger causality outcome demonstrates that, there is no causality between money supply and inflation in Nigeria within the study period and vice-versa. The implication of this is often that there are different economic conditions which are key determinant of inflation in Nigeria. The study recommends that the government should diversify the economy, minimize importation by encouraging local production of products and services. The CBN should guarantee an exchange rate policy that is essentially determined by the state of the economy and not by speculators being a net importation economy. Also, the CBN should look inwards into the current interest rate and see how it can be regulated in such a way that will encourage private and foreign investors to be able to invest in the country. This in turn, successively increases income, infrastructure development and economic growth at large.
Making Cases: On the Processuality of Casings in Social Research
Authors: Wagenknecht Susann , Pflüger Jessica
Published: December 2018

Was ist der ‚Fall‘ in empirischen Fallstudien? Jenseits gebräuchlicher Handbuchdefinitionen schlagen wir vor, die (Re-)Konstruktion von Fällen als eine kontinuierliche Anstrengung zu verstehen und alscasingzu charakterisieren. In diesem Beitrag heben wir die Rolle voncasingsfür den Forschungsprozess hervor und fragen, wie, wann und warum in sozialwissenschaftlicher Forschung ‚gefällt‘ wird—Fragen, die ein pragmatisches Verständnis davon eröffnen, was Fälle undcasingseigentlich sind und was sie leisten können. Anhand einer Diskussion zweier klassischer Fallstudien unterscheiden wir zwei Formen descasings(theoretisch vs. empirisch geleitetescasing) und stellen ein prozessuales Fallverständnis vor, das den gegenwärtigen Diskurs über ‚Prozessuale Soziologie‘ und ‚sozialwissenschaftliches Theoretisieren‘ methodologisch komplementieren möchte.
Synthesis and Characterization of ZnO Nanorods as an Adsorbent for Cr(VI) Sequestration
Authors: Ata Sadia , Tabassum Anila , Bibi Ismat , Ghafoor Samina , Ahad Abdul , Bhatti Muhammad Arif , Islam Atif , Rizvi Hina , Iqbal Munawar
Published: December 2018

Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanorods were fabricated through hydrothermal route and employed for the adsorption of Cr(VI) ions from aqueous medium. Zinc nitrate hexahydrate (Zn(NO3)2.6H2O) was used as a zinc precursor and Triton-x 100 was used as a capping agent. As synthesized ZnO nanorods were characterized by UV-visible spectroscopy (UV), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive X-Ray spectroscopy (EDX) techniques. The adsorption affecting parameters were investigated for maximum adsorption of Cr(VI) onto ZnO nanorods. The adsorption kinetics, isotherms, and thermodynamics were applied for adsorption mechanism evaluation. Maximum adsorption of Cr(VI) ions (250 mg/g) was achieved using 0.055 g/L ZnO dose at pH 2.0 for the contact time of 30 min. Pseudo-second-order kinetic model and Langmuir isotherm explained well the Cr(VI) adsorption onto ZnO nanorods. The Cr(VI) adsorption onto ZnO was spontaneous and endothermic in nature. In view of promising adsorption efficiency, ZnO nanorods could possibly be used for Cr(VI) ions removal from wastewater and also extendable for the adsorption of other heavy metals ions.
Hunger by the Sea: Partnerships in the brave third space.
Authors: Han Xue , McDougall Julian , Mott Charlie , Sudbury Sue
Published: December 2018

In this article, co-authored by two undergraduate students (one international) and two academics in a media faculty of a post-92 university (e.g., Polytechnic), in England, we share the findings and offer a reflexive lens on the process of a media practice education collaboration in the community, through the co-production of the animated film Hunger by the Sea: https://vimeo.com/234840520 . The contributors to this research are media practice academics, media and journalism students from related but distinct disciplines, and the users and providers of a food bank on the English coast. The food bank users and providers have not been involved in this writing, but their voices are (literally) heard in the project’s primary outcome—the animated film. In this article, we articulate reflections on how the project, in bringing together academics, students, and community participants in a challenging but rich space, enabled exchanges of expertise and new, boundary-crossing ways of being in education that can be discussed as “third space” interactions.
STUDY SYARAH SHAHIH AL-BUKHARI; AT-TAUDHIH LI SYARHI AL-JAMI' ASH-SHAHIH IBN AL-MULAQQIN
Authors: Mu'min Mu'min
Published: December 2018

This study discusses the Sahih Sahih Al-Bukhari At-Taudhih Li Syarhi Al-Jami Ash-Sahih Ibn Al-Mulaqin, using the historical approach and literature study (Research library). It was found that Syarah Ibn Al-Mulaqin was one of the very thick Sahih books of al-Bukhari, containing a lot of information, and was rich in approaches from various disciplines that were compiled for 22 years. The method used by Ibn Mulaqin is by explaining grammar, stretching the interrelationship of the subtitles with the title, then explaining the narrator and then discussing the contents of the hadith in detail, by explaining the history, the rijal of hadith, and Fiqh.
STUDI KITAB MANAR AL-QARY SYARAH MUKHTASHAR SHAHIH AL-BUKHARI (KARYA HAMZAH MUHAMMMAD QASIM)
Authors: Taufik Wildan
Published: December 2018

Writing to discuss manaar al-qary fi sharih mukhashar shahih al-Bukhari's book of scandal to find out the systematics and methodology of its direction. This study uses literature review (library research), the book of manar al-Qary syarh mukhtashar shahih al-bukhari is a book of syarh which is summarized from the shahih al-bukhari to 1200 hadith only. Sanad was summarized as only thabaqah companion, takhrij al-hadith, systematics of this book is quite simple and makes it easy for readers to understand hadith. The language used is quite easy to understand because it uses popular language.
Comments on the 2018 Ottawa Consensus Statement - An Admissions Officer’s Point of View
Authors: Lee Hana
Published: December 2018

This article was migrated. The article was not marked as recommended. Patterson et al. (2018), after a multi-stage consultation of scholars in the health professions and education communities, presented an updated Ottawa consensus statement, in which they sketch out four critical issues and ten recommendations to advance the field of recruitment and selection. There is no question that this work cannot be achieved in isolation. A symbiotic relationship among health education scholars, admissions committees and admissions officers will bolster this knowledge mobilization process. I argue that admissions officers’ role is to facilitate this collaboration and modernization of selection criteria and methods using their tacit knowledge, experience, and networks.
Promotion of health, sustainability and social development of a vulnerable community
Authors: Jesus Viviane Silva de , Siqueira Samylla Maira Costa , Camargo Climene Laura de , Felzemburgh Ridalva Dias Martins , Whitaker Maria Carolina Ortiz , Santos Márcia Lúcia dos , Almeida Carolina Larrosa de
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: to report the experience of research phases on promoting sustainable development based on social technologies with palm fiber artifacts in a vulnerable community. Method: this is an experience report that describes the phases of a multiprofessional project that sought sustainable development, and was conducted with inhabitants from a vulnerable community. Results: the actions were developed in four phases: exploratory, planning, implementation and evaluation. These phases encompassed a situational diagnosis, planning and performing health education workshops, training meetings, production of handcrafted window shutters with insulation and acoustic comfort. The most emphatic result was the possibility of a new source of income. Final Considerations: the project actions favored the individual and collective empowerment of the participants regarding their health, especially considering the recovery of self-esteem, valuation of traditional knowledge and a new source of income.
Knowledge of healthcare professionals about breastfeeding and supplementary feeding
Authors: Ramos Ana Elisa , Ramos Carmen Viana , Santos Marize Melo dos , Almeida Camila Aparecida Pinheiro Landim , Martins Maria do Carmo de Carvalho e
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the knowledge of breastfeeding (BF) and supplementary feeding (SF) of professionals in the Primary Health Care. Method: Cross-sectional study, with 168 professionals, conducted between June and September 2016. The Kruskal Wallis test was used to compare means of percentage of knowledge about BF and SF, by professional category and contingency testing, for association between variables. Results: From the total of professionals, 39.29% of them demonstrated good knowledge about BF and 2.38% about SF; 74.4% of respondents reported not knowing the program Brazilian Breastfeeding and Feeding Strategy (EAAB – Estratégia Amamenta e Alimenta Brasil). There was a positive association between professionals’ level of knowledge about BF and education (p=0.04), occupation (p=0.05) and healthcare in BF (p=0.04). Regarding the level of knowledge about SF, there was association between education (p<0.01) and healthcare in SF (p=0.04). Conclusion: The professionals have greater knowledge about breastfeeding when compared to supplementary feeding.
Violence against women: historical trajectory of a care program (Curitiba - 1997-2014)
Authors: Mafioletti Terezinha Maria , Peres Aida Maris , Larocca Liliana Muller , Fontoura Mariana Purcote
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the historical trajectory and the contributions of the Programa de Atenção às Mulheres em Situação de Violência (Program of Care to Women Victims of Violence) of Curitiba. Method: Research with documentary and local approach, inspired by the Dimension of Political History, to unveil power relations, political representations, symbols and discourses. Eighty-eight sources were used for the period 1997-2014. The data collection was performed in May 2016 and presented in the timeline modality. Results: The historical trajectory of the program indicates intersectoral and interinstitutional experience that has been increasing and originating important innovations in care to women based on humanization and from the perspective of comprehensiveness. Final considerations: Historicizing the Program contributed to the reflection on the construction of practices aimed at confronting violence, the need for intersectoral actions and looks that involve its complexity.
The waiting room: potential for people with arterial hypertension to learn
Authors: Negrão Maria de Lourdes Barbosa , Silva Patrícia Costa dos Santos da , Paraizo Camila Maria Silva , Gomes Roberta Garcia , Dázio Eliza Maria Rezende , Rezende Eliane Garcia , Resck Zélia Marilda Rodrigues , Fava Silvana Maria Coelho Leite
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the meanings assigned by people with systemic arterial hypertension to health education actions in the waiting room. Method: This is an analytical qualitative study, held in 2016 with 19 people with arterial hypertension from a health unit. The data were collected in households, through a semi-structured interview and field notes, recorded on audio, transcribed and organized by thematic analysis, being analyzed considering Vygostky’s Cultural-Historical Learning Theory. Result: Meanings of attention, interest, pleasure and learning assigned to educational practice denote the importance of interaction and mediation to reconstruct knowledge about blood pressure control and to attribute a new meaning to self-care. Final considerations: The waiting room became an environment that promoted interaction, favoring the construction of meanings and internalization of knowledge with potential for lifestyle changes.
Importance of health guidance for family members of children with sickle cell disease
Authors: Figueiredo Sarah Vieira , Lima Letícia Alexandre , Silva Débora Pena Batista e , Oliveira Raquel de Maria Carvalho , Santos Macedônia Pinto dos , Gomes Ilvana Lima Verde
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: To know the main health guidance needs of family members of children with sickle cell disease. Method: Qualitative research, developed in a pediatric reference hospital of Ceará State, between April and May 2017, through the participation of 12 family members of children with sickle cell disease. The data were collected through semi-structured interviewees and analyzed according to the Bardin’s Thematic Categorical Analysis. Results: The relatives had divergent opinions about what this pathology would be and expressed the expectation of being broadly guided, from general information (signs and symptoms) to more complex ones about the disease, including major complications and ways of preventing them. Final considerations: The health fragility due to the punctual and/or meager guidance provided to family members reflects the importance of increasing knowledge and clarifying doubts of these relatives about the disease, which makes it urgent to develop health education strategies by multiprofessional teams.
Nursing diagnoses in primary health care consultations to newborns
Authors: Costa Priscila , Duarte Amanda Pereira , Belela-Anacleto Aline Santa Cruz , Andrade Paula Rosenberg de , Balieiro Maria Magda Ferreira Gomes , Veríssimo Maria De La Ó Ramallo
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe and analyze nursing diagnoses established on newborns’ medical consultations in a primary health care service. Method: Descriptive, analytical and quantitative study performed in a primary health care clinic in São Paulo. Data were collected from the medical records of 37 children treated in 39 nursing consultations during their neonatal period. The identified nursing diagnoses were analyzed regarding: frequency, classification in strengthening or exhaustion in light of the health-disease process, and the correspondence with the essential needs of infants. Results: 372 diagnoses were identified, most of them of strengthening (71%), such as efficient development (n = 37) and effective growth (n = 36). Among the exhaustion diagnoses (29%), there was a predominance of risk for suffocation (n = 15) and impaired tissue integrity (n = 14). Most diagnoses corresponded to the need of physical protection and security. Conclusion: Families are strengthened in the care of the essential needs of newborns, however, preventing diseases is necessary.