bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bessarion on Economics and Geopolitics
Authors:   Hellenic Telecommunications Organization, Baloglou Christos
Published: January 2022

This paper deals with those aspects of Byzantine intellectual heritage, which belong to the Bessarion’s thought and writing. Bessarion, Cardinal of the Roman-Catholic Church, proposed specific, systematic and analytical measures for a re-organization and recovery of the Despotate of Mistra, while, as it is known, he lived there from the end of 1431 until the end of 1436. Then Вessarion, in his capacity as cardinal, showed his continual and undiminished interest to the advancement of Greek nation, as proven by three famous memoranda of scholar. These are appeals to Constantine Palaiologos, Despot of Mistra, as well as to the doge of Venice. Dated July 13, 1453 the letter to the doge informed him on the Fall of Constantinople and the sufferings of Greek nation! Especially noteworthy is the third (and only surviving) letter of Вessarion, addressed to his friend, Despot Constantine Palaiologos in the spring of 1444. Here Вessarion proposes a specific, specialized program for the economic restructure, social reorganization and military strengthening of the Despotate. The intellectual associates education with economy. Sharing the economic philosophy of ancient Greeks on self-sufficiency and utilization of local means, Вessarion became a forerunner of mercantilism, while also acknowledging the productive contribution of education. The proposal of Вessarion for the transfer of the Despotate’s capital closer to the Isthmus was of great geopolitical importance since, when the guarding of the Hexamilion Wall would be reconstructed and constant and properly updated. These proposals, having been so important for the evolution of Byzantine economic thought, took an appropriate place in its development.
Ceramic and Stone Bread Stamps of Taurica. To the Question of the Allocation of Stylistic Groups
Authors:   Institute of Archaeology of Crimea of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Maiko Vadim
Published: January 2022

Introduction. Among the liturgical objects of the Byzantine Christian cult, liturgical bread stamps make up a special category. Despite the fact that they have become widespread on the territory of the Byzantine Empire since late antique and early medieval times, for medieval Crimea they remain a rare find. The source base of the work consists of 34 ceramic and limestone bread stamps, discovered in different years in almost all regions of medieval Taurica. Of these, only 3 copies were not introduced into scientific circulation, which greatly simplifies the work and avoids unnecessary repetitions. Bronze and wooden bread stamps, which have a pronounced originality, are not considered in this work. Methods and materials. The standard methods, which usually involved for the study of archaeological materials, are used in the work: stratigraphic, typological, and comparative. Analysis. Despite the fact that each bread stamp found on the peninsula has individual features, the work for the first time made an attempt to distinguish several stable stylistic groups. The main criterion is the design features of the objects and the arrangement of the elements forming the composition. Results. The data obtained made it possible to conclude that today we can talk about 8 groups in which stamps of different morphology are presented. The chronological scope of the occurrence and the period of existence of each of these groups is different. Archaeological complexes are also different, where products of a particular group were recorded. In quantitative terms, the groups are also not uniform. Some of them form single specimens of prosphores, others are more numerous.
Five Anastasiae and Two Febroniae: A Guided Tour in the Maze of Anastasia Legends. Part One. The Oriental Dossier
Authors:   Institute of Philosophy and Law of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Lourié Basil
Published: January 2022

The recent data related to the legend of St Anastasia in Byzantium require a fresh analysis of the mutually connected cults of Anastasia and Febronia in both the Christian East and West. Part One of the present study is focused on the East, whereas Part Two will be focused on the Latin West. In Part One, the cult of Anastasia is discussed especially in Constantinople from the mid-fifth to the fourteenth centuries, with special attention to the epoch when the Imperial Church was Monothelite (seventh century). In this epoch, a new avatar of St Anastasia was created, the Roman Virgin, whose Passio was written on the basis of Syriac hagiographic documents. The cult of this second Anastasia was backed by Monothelite Syrians, whereas the fifth-century cult of Anastasia in Constantinople was backed by the Goths. Transformations of Anastasia cults in the era of state Monothelitism were interwoven with a new Syriac cult of Febronia of Nisibis that appeared in the capital shortly after its creation in Syria in a Severian “Monophysite” milieu.
The Ministry of Deaconesses in Byzantium and Projects for Its Reconstruction at the Pre-Council Conference in Russia 1906
Authors:   St. Tikhon’s Orthodox University, Posternak Andrey
Published: January 2022

Introduction. The order of deaconesses in Byzantium was formed by the time of the Council of Chalcedon in 451. The idea of the institutionalization of the women’s ministry was revived in the new conditions in Russia of the 19th – early 20th century because of the need for Church reforms. Materials and methods. A comparative analysis of the ancient order of deaconesses and the project of its reconstruction in Russia allows us to determine characteristics of the ministry and status of deaconesses that depended on the specific living conditions of the Church. The deaconesses in the Byzantine Empire were ministers of the Church: the bishop ordained widows or virgins between the ages of 40 and 60. Deaconesses kept chastity, had property rights, were assigned to a parish, helped priests at the baptism of women, and were subordinate to clergymen. By the 12th century, the female order in Byzantium disappeared, however the honorary title of deaconess could later be worn by the prioress of female monasteries. The Russian Church has never had deaconesses, but in the 19th – early 20th century projects were discussed for the reconstruction of this women’s ministry which was actively developing in the protestant tradition. The Pre-Council Conference in 1906 developed a draft of Church reforms, including the rules for orthodox deaconesses, who could be elected from active parishioners, not nuns. It was assumed that these women were supposed to keep order in the Church, help the priest in the parish, at the baptism and catechumenate of women, help the sick and the needy, in the so called “inner mission”. However, the undeveloped status of deaconesses as new ministers of the Church did not allow this project to be implemented. Results. The order of the deaconesses that disappeared in Byzantium and the attempt to restore it in Russia show that a stable institutionalization of women’s ministry took place only at a certain period in the history of the Church which needed it.
The 25th Anniversary of the Journal «Vestnik Volgogradskogo Gosudarstvennogo Universiteta. Seriya 4. Istoriya. Regionovedenie. Mezhdunarodnye Otnosheniya»
Authors:   Volgograd State University, Gorelkin Vitaliy , Kuznetsov Oleg ,   Volgograd State University
Published: January 2022

To the 25th anniversary of Science Journal of Volgograd State University. History. Area Studies. International Relations
Primary school pre-service teachers’ solutions to pattern problem-solving tasks based on three components of creativity
Authors: Ubah Ifunanya J.A. , Ogbonnaya Ugorji I.
Published: January 2022

Education stakeholders and researchers in South Africa have emphasised the need to enhance teachers’ creativity through problem-solving tasks. Teachers’ creativity entails using new ideas of creative devices to solve problems, implement solutions, and make learning more effective. In the research reported on here, Guilford’s theory was used to explore primary school pre-service teachers’ solutions to pattern problem-solving tasks based on 3 components of creativity. The data for this research were produced from primary school pre-service teachers’ written responses to the pattern problem-solving tasks, and an extract from participants’ semi-structured interviews. The research involved a qualitative design using convenient purposive sampling to sample 62 pre-service teachers enrolled for a primary mathematics module at a selected higher education institution. Participants’ responses to the written tasks were analysed using content analysis, while the semi-structured interviews were analysed thematically. The result shows that 35 participants were able to draw patterns and express patterns in nth form, while 27 failed to do so. The most common method used to draw a new pattern was counting in 2s and 4s. Furthermore, the result shows that half of the pre-service teachers who participated in the study were not capable of producing varied solutions to pattern tasks. An indication that they did not have the creative potential to prepare learners even after they had been exposed to advanced mathematics content as part of their training process. We recommend that pre service teacher education programmes should include academic activities that could help pre-service teachers enhance creativity through tasks with divergent thinking.
Effects of age, period, and birth cohort on homicide mortality in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, from 1996 to 2015
Authors: Andrade Flávia Reis de , Menezes Fabrício dos Santos , Oliveira Max Moura de , Conceição Gleice Margarete de Souza , Peres Maria Fernanda Tourinho , Latorre Maria do Rosário Dias de Oliveira
Published: January 2022

Abstract: Although São Paulo is the most populous city in Brazil - one of the world’s most violent countries - a significant reduction in its homicide mortality rate (HMR) has been detected. This study aims to estimate the effects of age, period, and birth cohort on the trend of homicide mortality according to sex in the city of São Paulo, from 1996 to 2015. An ecological study was undertaken with data on deaths by homicide for both sexes, in all age brackets, in the city of São Paulo. Poisson models were adjusted for each sex to estimate the age-period-cohort effects. In total, 61,833 deaths by homicide were recorded among males and 5,109 among females. Regardless of the period, the highest HMR occurred in the 20-24 age bracket. Higher HMRs were found in those born in the 1970s and 1980s. The complete model, with age-period-cohort effects, were the best fit to the data. The risk of death by homicide declined over the periods, with lower intensity in the final five years (2011-2015), for both males (RR = 0.48; 95%CI: 0.46; 0.49) and females (RR = 0.52; 95%CI: 0.47; 0.57). A reduction was found in the risk of homicide, regardless of the sex or age bracket, and also in recent cohorts. However, the intensity of such reductions has been decreasing over time, which suggests that the public policies adopted have limited potential to maintain these achievements.
CHARACTERISTICS AND PREVENTION OF SPORTS INJURIES IN TAEKWONDO TRAINING
Authors: Xiao Shupeng
Published: January 2022

ABSTRACT Introduction: With the extensive and in-depth development of Taekwondo in China, more and more people participate in Taekwondo training. Due to the lack of experience of some coaches and the misunderstanding of scientific sports training by young athletes, injuries occur from time to time. This has a bad effect on Taekwond itself, and it can also damage the health of athletes. Objective: This article discusses joint injuries in Taekwondo and analyzes the characteristics of Taekwondo sports injuries and preventive methods. Methods: This article uses a questionnaire applied to young athletes to gain an understanding of the sports injuries situation. Results: The most common injury sites were feet and joints. The nature of the injuries is mostly soft tissue injury, ligament laceration, and muscle strain. The most serious injuries are kidney and perineal damage. Conclusion: Improving the level of training, strengthening medical supervision, and paying attention to the timely treatment of acute injuries are important ways to reduce the occurrence of trauma. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment results.
EFFECT OF FOOTBALL ON REHABILITATION OF ANKLE INJURY PATIENTS
Authors: Liu Jie
Published: January 2022

ABSTRACT Introduction: Brief introduction: Ankle tendon and ligament sports injuries are common in football players. Objective: To continue to improve special strength training related to the characteristics of football after rehabilitation of injured ankle tendons and ligaments. Methods: Two master football sportsmen were rehabilitated by multi-point equal-length, short-arc and long-arc equal-speed training combined with balance ability exercises. Results: There were two long muscle L be maintain muscle tone plantar flexors force four times of 96 n/m, n/m 121, 140 n/m, 145 n/m than back flexors force of 63 n/m, 52 n/m, 60 n/m, 74 n/m tall. Plantar flexor fatigue was 57%, 30%, 29%, 12%, 28%, 18%, 20%, 21%. Conclusions: With the passing of time, the relative peak moment value of the right ankle plantar flexor muscle group of the two patients kept rising, the dorsiflexor muscle was basically flat, and the work fatigue index decreased step by step, indicating that the right ankle muscle strength level was significantly improved, the anti-fatigue ability was improved, and the rehabilitation treatment had a good effect. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment results.
Sublethal toxicity of carbofuran in cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis coromandus): hematological, biochemical, and histopathological alterations
Authors: Munir M. A. , Anjum K. M. , Javid A. , Khan N. , Jianming C. , Naseer J. , Anjum A. , Usman S. , Shahzad M. , Hafeez Shahid , Hussain T. , Saeed A. , Badeni A. H. , Mansoor M. K. , Hussain I.
Published: January 2022

Abstract This study was aimed to investigate Carbofuran (CF)-induced pathological changes in cattle egret. Two hundred cattle egrets were reared and equally divided into four groups and given different CF concentrations (0.03 mg/L, 0.02 mg/L, 0.01 mg/L and 0 mg/L (control group)). Hematology, serum biochemistry, histopathology, and immunological markers were studied. Our results confirm that CF induces anemic conditions, leukocytosis, elevated liver enzymatic activity, and alterations in renal biomarkers. Moreover, specific microscopic lesions such as multifocal necrosis, pyknotic nuclei, hemorrhages, congestion, and inflammatory cell proliferation were observed in the liver, kidney, spleen, and thymus. These findings suggest that CF can induce harmful effects, so the application of this pesticide in the field must be strictly monitored to mitigate the possibility of exposure to non-target species.
Achados cardiovasculares incidentais em tomografias de tórax solicitadas para suspeita de COVID-19
Authors: Reis José Maciel Caldas dos , Melo Glauco dos Santos , Oliveira Murilo Vasconcelos de , Fernandez Mariana Morgado , Silva Tereza Maria Meireles Fernandes da , Ferreira Hugo Luis da Silva , Andrade Mariseth Carvalho de
Published: January 2022

Resumo Contexto As tomografias de tórax são frequentemente solicitadas como exames complementares para avaliação de suspeita clínica de afecção pulmonar pelo novo coronavírus 19 (COVID-19). Objetivos Nosso objetivo foi analisar a prevalência dos achados cardiovasculares incidentais em tomografias de tórax solicitadas para avaliar sinais radiológicos sugestivos de COVID-19. Métodos Por meio de um estudo transversal, descritivo e retrospectivo, foram revisadas 1.444 tomografias de tórax realizadas no setor de radiologia do Hospital de Clínicas Gaspar Vianna, no período de 1° de março a 30 de julho de 2020, com a descrição da prevalência de imagens sugestivas de pneumonia viral pelo COVID-19, além de achados pulmonares e cardiovasculares incidentais. Resultados A média de idade dos pacientes foi 50,6±16,4 anos, sendo o sexo feminino o mais frequente. A tomografia sem contraste foi o método mais utilizado (97,2%), e opacidades em vidro fosco foram identificadas em 56,0% dos casos. Achados incidentais cardiovasculares ocorreram em 51,2% (intervalo de confiança 48,7%-53,8%) das tomografias, prevalecendo calcificação da parede aórtica (21,8%), cardiomegalia (10,5%), e calcificação coronária (5,0%). Nas tomografias com contraste, evidenciaram-se aneurismas de aorta (9,7%), dissecção de aorta (7,3%) e úlceras de aorta torácica (2,4%). Conclusões Achados cardiovasculares incidentais ocorreram em aproximadamente metade das tomografias de tórax de pacientes com suspeita de COVID-19, mais especificamente, calcificações da parede da aorta, cardiomegalia e calcificação coronária.
O Lazer na Vida da Pessoa Portadora de Deficiência: Uma Questão de Responsabilidade Social e um Turismo a Ser Pensado
Authors: SAETA BEATRIZ REGINA PEREIRA , TEIXEIRA MARIA LUISA MENDES
Published: January 2022

RESUMO Nas duas últimas décadas, tem-se assistido à discussão de práticas sociais inclusivas de pessoas com deficiência física, especialmente no que se refere a oportunidades de trabalho. Essas oportunidades resultam num acréscimo de renda desse segmento correspondente a 10% da população mundial, apresentando-se com um potencial de acesso a bens e serviços que não tem sido adequadamente considerado pelo mundo dos negócios. Esse trabalho teve como objetivo trazer para o campo do turismo essa discussão, mostrando como os usuários dos serviços sentem-se com o atendimento recebido e as sugestões que fazem visando despertar os agentes de turismo para esse segmento capaz e desejoso de consumir serviços direcionados.
Syphilis in riverine communities: prevalence and associated factors
Authors: Pereira Nogueira Wynne , Figueiredo Nogueira Matheus , de Almeida Nogueira Jordana , Freire Maria Eliane Moreira , Gir Elucir , Silva Ana Cristina de Oliveira e
Published: January 2022

Abstract Objective: To estimate the prevalence of syphilis and associated factors in riverine communities. Method: This is a cross-sectional and analytical study carried out with 250 riverside dwellers living in five communities in the city of João Pessoa, state of Paraíba. Data were collected through interviews and rapid screening tests to investigate syphilis. Bivariate, logistic regression and weight of evidence analysis were performed to identify the association between risk factors and behavior variables and rapid test positivity. Results: he prevalence of syphilis was 11.6% (95%CI: 7.5–15.6). Riverside dwellers who have a previous history of Sexually Transmitted Infection (OR 8.00; 95%CI: 2.76–23.2), history of imprisonment (OR 7.39; 95%CI: 1.61–33.7) and who reported having more than two sexual partners in the last 12 months (OR 4.31; 95%CI: 1.55–11.9) were more likely to be positive for syphilis. Conclusion: High prevalence of syphilis among riverside dwellers and the presence of behavioral factors that increase vulnerability to acquiring the infection. The need to invest in preventive and screening strategies for syphilis in populations considered vulnerable is highlighted.
Prevention adopted by healthcare workers within their families in the Covid-19 pandemic
Authors: Toso Beatriz Rosana Gonçalves de Oliveira , Terre Bruna Regina Bratti Frank , e Silva Ana Cristina de Oliveira , Gir Elucir , de Souza Caliari Juliano , Rosa Evangelista Danielle
Published: January 2022

Abstract Objective: To identify factors associated with the adoption of non-pharmacological preventive measures against covid-19 by healthcare workers within their families. Method: This is an analytical cross-sectional study carried out from October 1st to December 31st, 2020, with 11,513 healthcare workers in Brazil. Data collection through a virtual questionnaire on the platform Survey Monkey. To characterize the participants, descriptive statistical analysis was used with measures of absolute and relative frequency. Using inferential statistics, independent variables and outcome were compared, with hypothesis tests for association (chi-square, Fisher’s exact test), logistic regression, and Woe analysis. A significance level of 95% was used. Results: Most workers used measures such as hand hygiene, environmental sanitation, food hygiene, use of fabric masks, and physical distancing from family members. The association among variables was significant for the region, especially the South region, female sex, and nursing professionals. Conclusion: Healthcare workers adopt preventive measures against covid-19 within family life, especially the women and nursing professionals, with family isolation being the measure of greatest adherence.
INTEGRAÇÃO INTERDISCIPLINAR NO ENSINO PRÉ-CLÍNICO DO APARELHO DIGESTIVO: DESCRIÇÃO E AVALIAÇÃO
Authors: Sobral Dejano T.
Published: January 2022

Resumo: Este trabalho apresenta um estudo avaliador acerca de um curso de Aparelho Digestivo em nível pré-clínico e de caráter interdisciplinar, cujas características são descritas. Utilizou-se um questionário, compreendendo múltiplos indicadores das percepções dos alunos, que foi aplicado a turmas sucessivas do curso, numa série temporal. Os propósitos da avaliação eram monitorar o funcionamento do curso e verificar os efeitos de mudanças seletivas no estilo de ensino. Os resultados obtidos sugerem maior impacto da integração interdisciplinar, melhor adaptação dos alunos ao processo de ensino-aprendizagem e aumento no valor e no significado pessoal do aprendizado adquirido. Os efeitos podem ser atribuídos, em boa parte, ao impacto da combinação de módulos de aprendizagem, estudo baseado em problemas clínicos e trabalho em grupo pequeno. Os dados apresentados contribuem para a apreciação da potencialidade dos métodos empregados e da possibilidade de inovação seletiva no ensino pré-clínico.
PESQUISA BÁSICA E APLICADA EM CLÍNCIAS DA SAÚDE NO BRASIL: ANÁLISE DA APLICAÇÃO DE RECURSOS DO CONSELHO NACIONAL DE DESENVOLVIMENTO CIENTÍFICO E TECNOLÓGICO EM 1980
Authors: Pereira Maurício Gomes
Published: January 2022

Resumo: Acredita-se que as atividades de pesquisa básica no Brasil são predominantes, quando compradas com as de natureza aplicada. Oportunidade para testar a validade dessa afirmação foi propiciada pela análise da distribuição de recursos do Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) no ano de 1980. Do montante aplicado em ciências da saúde - que representou 1/4 do total para todas as áreas - estimou-se que 81% foram dirigidos para financiar projetos em áreas básicas e 19% em investigações aplicadas. Esses resultados, embora se limitem a uma das agências de fomento à ciência e tecnologia, tendem a confirmar a predominância da pesquisa básica no País.
CURSO MÉDICO DA UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE PERNAMBUCO: UMA VISÃO CRÍTICA DE SEUS OBJETIVOS
Authors: Abath Carlos Gustavo Coutinho , Guimarães Maria José Bezerra , Melo Filho Djalma Agripino de
Published: January 2022

Resumo: Para melhor avaliação dos objetivos do Curso Médico da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, é apresentado o perfil do Médico Geral Comunitário e são analisados aspectos referentes a sua formação, bem como ao seu aproveitamento no mercado de trabalho. São também questionados aspectos concernentes às aspirações profissionais dos concluintes do Curso Médico dessa Universidade e às frustrações impostas pelo Curso e pelo mercado de trabalho. Como método de estudo foi utilizado um questionário, aplicado a estes concluintes, com os tópicos: conceituação, necessidade de formação, dificuldades quanto à formação, sociedade e mercado de trabalho, e informações pessoais. A maioria dos estudantes afirmou que desconhecia previamente o significado do termo Médico Geral Comunitário. Esclarecidos a respeito, a quase totalidade da amostra reconheceu a importância de tal profissional para nossa realidade sócio-econômica, mas poucos se dispunham a seguir esta linha. Muitos apontaram a estrutura e funcionamento do Curso Médico como um dos principais fatores contrários à formação do Médico Geral Comunitário. A atualidade do tema e o enfoque da questão pelo lado estudantil alertam para a necessidade de uma reavaliação crítica dos objetivos do Curso Médico em questão.
Helicobacter pylori eradication in renal transplant candidates
Authors: Maioli Mariana E. , Frange Raquel F. N. , Grion Cintia M. C. , Delfino Vinicius D. A.
Published: January 2022

Abstract Introduction: Treatment for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is recommended in transplant candidates due to the association between this infection and gastrointestinal disorders, which could significantly increase morbidity after renal transplantation with the use of immunosuppression. The objective of this study was to analyze the rate of eradication of H. pylori after antimicrobial treatment in chronic kidney disease patients who are candidates for kidney transplantation. Methods: A multicenter prospective cohort study was conducted. All adult chronic kidney disease patients seen at our institution were included. In the pre-transplantation evaluation, 83 patients underwent an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with 2 diagnostic methods to detect H. pylori: histology and the rapid urease test. In total, 33 patients with H. pylori infection received treatment with 20 mg omeprazole, 500 mg amoxicillin, and 500 mg clarithromycin once daily for 14 days. Another upper gastrointestinal endoscopy was performed 8 to 12 weeks after the end of treatment to check for healing. Results: The study showed a prevalence of H. pylori in 51 (61.4%) patients. Histology was positive in 50 (98%) patients and the rapid urease test was positive in 31 (60.8%). The infection eradication rate was 48.5% (16 patients). Conclusions: There was a high prevalence rate of H. pylori and a low eradication rate after the long-term antimicrobial triple scheme used. The association of the rapid urease test with gastric mucosa histology did not increase the detection rate of H. pylori.
Estresse ocupacional e sintomas osteomusculares em Agentes Comunitários de Saúde
Authors: Suyama Eduardo Henrique Tadashi , Lourenção Luciano Garcia , Cordioli Dezolina Franciele Cardin , Cordioli Junior João Roberto , Miyazaki Maria Cristina Oliveira Santos
Published: January 2022

Resumo Introdução Os Agentes Comunitários de Saúde (ACS) trabalham em condições de riscos ocupacionais e sobrecarga que podem causar adoecimento. Objetivos Avaliar a presença de estresse ocupacional e sintomas osteomusculares em Agentes Comunitários de Saúde e comparar os níveis de estresse ocupacional, segundo as características sociodemográficas. Método Estudo transversal, realizado em 2017, em um município do interior paulista. Foram utilizadas a Escala de Estresse no Trabalho e o Questionário Nórdico de Sintomas Osteomusculares. Resultados Participaram 44 ACS, sendo 70,5% do sexo feminino, 47,7% com 40 anos ou mais, 79,5% não exerciam outra atividade remunerada e 50,0% tinham de três a 10 anos de atuação profissional. Vinte e um (47,7%) profissionais apresentaram níveis importantes de estresse ocupacional (>2,5). Os principais fatores estressores foram: deficiência na divulgação de informações sobre decisões organizacionais (3,3;±1,1); deficiência nos treinamentos (3,4;±1,6); pouca valorização (3,2;±1,4); poucas perspectivas de crescimento na carreira (3,2;±1,6); discriminação/favoritismo no ambiente de trabalho (3,1;±1,5); falta de compreensão sobre as responsabilidades no trabalho (3,0;±1,5); tipo de controle (2,9;±1,1); forma como as tarefas são distribuídas (2,8;±1,4); realizar tarefas que estão além da capacidade (2,8;±1,2); falta de autonomia na execução do trabalho (2,7;±1,3); receber ordens contraditórias do superior (2,7;±1,4); tempo insuficiente para realizar o trabalho (2,7;±1,3). No último ano, 65,9% dos ACS referiram dor osteomuscular nas regiões lombar, 61,4% no pescoço, 47,7% nos ombros e 43,2% nos joelhos. Conclusão O estresse ocupacional e os sintomas osteomusculares são problemas presentes na prática laboral dos ACS, evidenciando que as organizações precisam incrementar recursos laborais para prevenir riscos psicossociais e amplificar a qualidade do trabalho destes profissionais.
Grupos de terapia ocupacional em telessaúde na pandemia de Covid-19: perspectivas de um Hospital-Dia de Saúde Mental
Authors: Ferrari Sonia Maria Leonardi , Pywell Samantha Domenique , Costa Ana Lucia Borges da , Marcolino Taís Quevedo
Published: January 2022

Resumo A pandemia de COVID-19 teve sério impacto ocupacional em pessoas com transtornos mentais pré-existentes. Para prestar o cuidado nesse contexto, os grupos de telessaúde foram uma opção terapêutica para terapeutas ocupacionais para o cuidado em saúde mental. Este artigo apresenta uma experiência de terapia ocupacional com grupos de telessaúde no Brasil, sustentada pelo Método Terapia Ocupacional Dinâmica, buscando discutir o uso da tecnologia durante a pandemia de Covid-19, além dos limites e das potencialidades do cuidado em terapia ocupacional diante da necessária mudança do trabalho com grupos. Trata-se de análise crítica da prática sustentada por uma perspectiva de produção de evidências baseadas na prática por meio de uma parceria colaborativa entre profissionais e acadêmicos do Brasil e do Reino Unido. Os profissionais refletiram sobre as habilidades necessárias no contexto online, destacando suas preocupações iniciais e suas descobertas neste novo cenário de prática. A prática de cuidado em grupo de terapia ocupacional em telessaúde na prática de saúde mental requer o uso de múltiplas ferramentas digitais. Além disso, a(o) terapeuta ocupacional precisa entender das questões de desigualdade digital (acesso digital e/ou habilidades digitais), aprimorar-se digitalmente para atender às necessidades das pessoas sob seu acompanhamento, além de possuir referenciais teórico-metodológicos claros que permitam sustentar práticas em telessaúde.
Biological aspects of Hypostomus affinis (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) in Brazilian coastal rivers
Authors: Freitas Tiago Magalhães da Silva , Salvador Gilberto Nepomuceno
Published: January 2022

Abstract Aim Determine the length-weight relationship (LWR), the period of reproduction, and evaluate the variation of the condition factor (K) of Hypostomus affinis from two coastal drainages in southeastern Brazil, assessing the influence of the rainfall on these biological aspects. Methods fish were sampled quarterly between April 2008 and April 2010 in tributaries of the Doce River basin (DRB) and the Paraíba do Sul River basin (PSRB). Specimens were caught using gillnets. LWR parameters were assessed by location and sex through a t-test. We used the frequency of mature specimens (FM) to evaluate the breeding period. Both FM and K values were assessed by a sinusoidal equation. Results A total of 492 specimens was captured, of which 128 were from the Doce River basin (DRB) and 364 from the Paraíba do Sul River basin (PSRB). In both areas, specimens showed a negative allometric growth type. We collected mature specimens along the studied period in both drainages, with the highest frequency observed at the beginning of the rainy season. We found a positive correlation between the rate of matures and the local rainfall variation. The condition factor (K) was lower for specimens from DRB and did not show a cyclic trend. On the other hand, we observed a cyclic chance of the K values for the individual from the PSRB, peaking in the transitional dry-rainy period. However, it was not possible to correlate it to the rainfall variation. Conclusions LWR parameters of H. affinis were consistent with data already available in the literature. The rainfall may influence the FM but not the K values. In this case, biological characteristics such as reproduction and (or) feeding may be jointly driving a discrete variation of K values. The reduction in K values in the rainy periods suggests a remarkable energetic cost for the reproductive process. In short, our results help us to understand the life cycle of a fish species within a highly modified environment, especially by dams.
Jointly Learning Environments and Control Policies with Projected Stochastic Gradient Ascent
Authors: Bolland Adrien , Boukas Ioannis , Berger Mathias , Ernst Damien
Published: January 2022

We consider the joint design and control of discrete-time stochastic dynamical systems over a finite time horizon. We formulate the problem as a multi-step optimization problem under uncertainty seeking to identify a system design and a control policy that jointly maximize the expected sum of rewards collected over the time horizon considered. The transition function, the reward function and the policy are all parametrized, assumed known and differentiable with respect to their parameters. We then introduce a deep reinforcement learning algorithm combining policy gradient methods with model-based optimization techniques to solve this problem. In essence, our algorithm iteratively approximates the gradient of the expected return via Monte-Carlo sampling and automatic differentiation and takes projected gradient ascent steps in the space of environment and policy parameters. This algorithm is referred to as Direct Environment and Policy Search (DEPS). We assess the performance of our algorithm in three environments concerned with the design and control of a mass-spring-damper system, a small-scale off-grid power system and a drone, respectively. In addition, our algorithm is benchmarked against a state-of-the-art deep reinforcement learning algorithm used to tackle joint design and control problems. We show that DEPS performs at least as well or better in all three environments, consistently yielding solutions with higher returns in fewer iterations. Finally, solutions produced by our algorithm are also compared with solutions produced by an algorithm that does not jointly optimize environment and policy parameters, highlighting the fact that higher returns can be achieved when joint optimization is performed.
A Validity and Reliability Study on the Development of Marital Attachment Injuries Scale
Authors: TERZİ İLHAN Sare , IŞIK Şerife
Published: January 2022

This study aims at developing a valid and reliable scale to identify the level of attachment injuries of married individuals. This study, which has adopted a survey model, is a descriptive study that has been designed to reveal the construct of the concept of attachment injury and to develop a data collection tool to measure the concept. In this direction, the steps of a scale development process were followed, and a pool of items was first developed accordingly. Explanatory factor analysis, as well as validity and reliability study, was conducted with the data obtained from 287 participants, 203 of whom were female and 84 of whom were male. Then a confirmatory factor analysis was carried out with the data gathered from 253 participants, 156 of whom were female and 79 of whom were male. At the end of the analyses came out a valid and reliable data collection tool which has 17 items in total and is composed of two dimensions, which are “insecure attachment” and “trauma” to identify the level of attachment injuries of married individuals.
Laço social como discurso na psicose: impasses e possibilidades
Authors: Carneiro Bastos Maria Clara , De Andrade Barros Rogério
Published: January 2022

INTRODUÇÃO: A abordagem psicanalítica atua no avesso do discurso psiquiátrico, não requerendo um manejo padronizado, e se orientando para a singularidade. O modo como cada um se enlaça ao Outro é apresentado por Lacan (1969-1970/1992) através do conceito de laço social. A inserção no discurso engendra uma trama social e, para tanto, é necessário observar o modo singular com que cada um faz laço, valendo-se da ideia de que haverá sempre um resto, pedaço de real não completamente absorvido pela lógica discursiva. Será propriamente através da invenção de um sinthoma que este resto encontrará alguma estabilização, inserindo o Outro nesta construção (Lacan, 1975-1976/2007). Partindo deste a priori, o presente estudo objetiva delinear como se estabelece o laço social na psicose a partir da psicanálise de orientação lacaniana, articulando com o conceito de sinthoma. MÉTODO: O percurso metodológico adotado se caracteriza como qualitativo, de objetivo exploratório, e quanto ao seu delineamento, é uma pesquisa bibliográfica. RESULTADO: Como resultados, identificamos que a psicanálise possibilita uma clínica pautada na responsabilidade do sujeito e de sua singularidade como diretrizes éticas na condução de intervenções no campo da saúde mental. CONCLUSÃO: É a partir do conceito de laço social, formulado por Lacan, que poderemos ver as soluções, bricolagens e sinthomas que amparam a cada um. Portanto, resta acompanhar e testemunhar, no um a um dos casos, a forma como cada sujeito pode, ao seu modo, remendar a sua realidade, sempre psíquica.
Music industry workers’ autonomy and (un)changing relations of dependency in the wake of COVID-19 in Hungary : Conclusions of a sociodrama research project
Authors: Barna Emília , Blaskó Ágnes
Published: January 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in 2020 included the cancellation of live music events in large numbers, leaving a majority of music industry workers – not only musicians, but also sound and light technicians, roadies, managers, and promoters – at least temporarily out of work. The situation was characterised by general uncertainty, both with regard to future restrictions or their easing, and with regard to the willingness of the Hungarian government to lend a hand to the industry and its workers. The question of state support and reliance on it was thus brought into sharp focus – the fate of the music industry and industry actors taking a stance received significant media attention, and online discussions involving organisers and concert or festival promoters abounded, especially during the first two ‘lockdown’ months. Our paper explores the collective images, perceptions, and attitudes of cultural workers working in the Hungarian music industries related to their own work, their creative autonomy, and the relations of dependence in the industry through an analysis of six sociodrama groups undertaken with the participation of music industry workers before and during the pandemic. We explored, first, how workers view the role of the state and the market in their work, and the playing field in which they are situated, and whether and how the pandemic crisis has affected this. Second, what kinds of potential strategies of coping and surviving the workers identify in light of the crisis situation.
The level playing field of Hungarian social partners before and during the COVID-19 pandemic : Case studies from the automotive industry
Authors: Hungler Sára , Árendás Zsuzsanna
Published: January 2022

For numerous reasons, social dialogue in Hungary generally does not fulfil its role on the national, sectoral, or workplace level. Social dialogue as a democratic process is dysfunctional, since its institutions and mechanisms are not implemented democratically, and no real dialogue or actual debate take place. Instead, these mechanisms work in a top-down manner – the illiberal state and its central governing bodies expect certain solutions and answers, leaving no scope for transparent democratic dialogue with the relevant social partners. Against this background, in 2019 major strike activity was witnessed in the automotive sector. However, in 2020, after the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hungarian government deployed its full power by adopting the ‘Authorization Act,’ which allowed the government to introduce significant restrictions, practically without any time limits, any debate in parliament, or guarantee of swift and effective constitutional review. Our research paper investigates these recent developments in social dialogue using a case study, with the aim of understanding the forces underlying the collective action organized in the automotive sector. Our research demonstrates that, due to the lack of institutional guarantees, social dialogue is very fragile in Hungary, and the landslide victory in 2019 was a mere reflection of labour shortages. Our mixed methodology – which combines legal and sociological approaches – is suitable for examining this complex issue; interviews conducted with representatives of labour and employers provide deep insight into motives and action in a circumvented level playing field.
Society in the authoritarian discourse
Authors: Kascian Kiryl , Denisenko Viktor
Published: January 2022

In August 2020, the presidential election took place in Belarus, followed by unprecedented mass protests due to apparent election fraud. Aliaksandr Lukashenka, the country’s long-term authoritarian leader, faced the biggest electoral challenge since his first election in 1994. This article analyzes his official rhetoric during the campaign and after the election focusing on the image of the society. For this purpose, discourse-historical approach is applied to understand his political vision of the developments in Belarus and to explore changes in his rhetoric caused by the unprecedented challenge to his power. The research demonstrates that Lukashenka acts as a classical authoritarian ruler with respective discursive strategies. The text shows that he adopted the imaginary role of Belarus’s strict father, who has assumed full responsibility for its fate and offensively reacts to every challenger of this role. It also reveals that Lukashenka sees his personal contract with the Belarusian society as a stable and durable instrument that does not require changes and per se implies his personal engagement as a party to it. Finally, the analysis of Lukashenka’s rhetoric in 2020 suggests that a voluntary transition of power in Belarus remains rather wishful thinking.
Averting the next credibility crisis in psychological science: Within-person methods for personalized diagnostics and intervention.
Authors: Moeller Julia
Published: January 2022

Personalizing assessments, predictions, and treatments of individuals is currently a defining trend in psychological research and applied fields, including personalized learning, personalized medicine, and personalized advertisement. For instance, the recent pandemic has reminded parents and educators of how challenging yet crucial it is to get the right learning task to the right student at the right time. Increasingly, psychologists and social scientists are realizing that the between- person methods that we have long relied upon to describe, predict, and treat individuals may fail to live up to these tasks (e.g., Molenaar, 2004). Consequently, there is a risk of a credibility loss, possibly similar to the one seen during the replicability crisis (Ioannides, 2005), because we have only started to understand how many of the conclusions that we tend to draw based on between-person methods are based on a misunderstanding of what these methods can tell us and what they cannot. An imminent methodological revolution will likely lead to a change of even well-established psychological theories (Barbot et al., 2020). Fortunately, methodological solutions for personalized descriptions and predictions, such as many within-person analyses, are available and undergo rapid development, although they are not yet embraced in all areas of psychology, and some come with their own limitations. This article first discusses the extent of the theory-method gap, consisting of theories about within-person patterns being studied with between-person methods in psychology, and the potential loss of trust that might follow from this theory-method gap. Second, this article addresses advantages and limitations of available within- person methods. Third, this article discusses how within-person methods may help improving the individual descriptions and predictions that are needed in many applied fields that aim for tailored individual solutions, including personalized learning and personalized medicine.
Evaluating the effects of agricultural wastes on concrete and composite mechanical properties: a review
Authors:   Federal University Oye - Ekiti, Kilani Abiodun , Fapohunda Christopher ,   University of Johannesburg, Adeleke Oluwatobi ,   University of Johannesburg, Metiboba Charity ,   Federal University Oye - Ekiti
Published: January 2022

Wastes generation and emission of greenhouse gases are the major concerns of the contemporary world. Concrete’s cements companies in the globe are producing up to 2.8 billion tons of cements annually. This contributed to the emission of anthropogenic substances into the atmosphere which destroys the ozone layers. The incessant disposal of these agricultural wastes has detrimental effect on the environmental and human health. Thus, utilizing these wastes as secondary resources in concrete is a reasonable consideration in sustainable waste management in the circular economy. The use of agricultural wastes in concrete production has been gaining attraction in recent years, however, their effectiveness and performance in concrete need evaluation. This study presents an overview of the effects of some agricultural wastes: Bagasse, Coconut shell, Cotton, Oil palm and Hemp fibers on concrete and composite’s mechanical properties. As reviewed, Sugar-Cane Bagasse Ash (SCBA) and Coconut Shell Ash (CSA) are rich in cementitious (pozzolanic) properties (SiO2, Fe2O3 and Al2O3) for cement production up to 70%. Sugar-cane bagasse and oil palm-fiber ashes improved concrete workability. SCBA and CSA highly increased the concrete compressive strengths. The concrete tensile strengths were increased up to 97% with the inclusion of cotton and bagasse ashes. The SCBA, hemp-fiber and treated oil palm - fiber ash increased the concrete and composite’s flexural strengths up to 11.3%, 26.2% and 50.7% respectively. In conclusion, the output of this review will supply full data of the research gaps yet to cover on the use of agro-wastes in concrete for future investigations
A review of the effect and optimization of use of nano-TiO2 in cementitious composites
Authors:   Konya Technical University, Döndüren Mahmud Sami , Al-Hagri Mohammed Gamal ,   Konya Technical University
Published: January 2022

There are some problems and weaknesses related to cement-based materials, such as their very low tensile strength, low chemical resistance and the huge contribution of cement production to industrial CO2 emissions. One possible method to reduce the impacts of such problems is the partial replacement of cement in cementitious materials with nano materials. This work provides a detailed review of incorporation of one of the most widely used nano materials, namely nano-titanium dioxide, and its effect on the properties of cementitious composites. Different properties have been considered in the current study, such as fresh properties, mechanical properties (compressive strength, split tensile strength and flexural strength), durability (permeability, ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV), electrical resistivity, carbonation resistance, freeze and thaw resistance and sulfate attack resistance) and microstructural properties. This paper also investigates the optimum content of nano-TiO2 in cement-based materials. Moreover, the cost effectiveness of use on nano-titania in cementitious composites has been discussed. Nano titania reduces the workability and setting time of cement-based materials. It can be very effective in improving the mechanical properties, durability and microstructural properties of cementitious composites.
Analysis on Web Crawling Algorithms
Authors: Mayal Deepak
Published: January 2022

World Wide Web (WWW)also referred to as web acts as a vital source of information and searching over the web has become so much easy nowadays all thanks to search engines google, yahoo etc. A search engine is basically a complex multiprogram that allows user to search information available on the web and for that purpose, they use web crawlers. Web crawler systematically browses the world wide web. Effective search helps in avoiding downloading and visiting irrelevant web pages on the web in order to do that web crawlers use different searching algorithm . This paper reviews different web crawling algorithm that determines the fate of the search system.