bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DEFORMACIONA MERENJA I ANALIZA OBJEKATA SAOBRAĆAJNE INFRASTRUKTURE
Authors: Obradović Vasilije
Published: August 2020

U radu je prezentiran postupak reali­zacije projekta geodetskog osmatranja nadvožnjaka na stacionaži km 39+802,41 autoputa E763 Beograd-Južni Jadran. U teorijskom delu rada prikazana su osnovna svojstva mostova, opisani su i svi geodetski radovi koje je potrebno sprovesti u postupku izgradnje saobraćajne infrastrukture, radovi na uspostavljanju mreže posebne namene, kao i postupak deformacione analize Pelcerovom metodom (Hanoverski postupak). Eksperimentalni deo rada predstavlja primenu teorijskog dela rada na praktičnom primeru, tj. predstavlja realizaciju preciznih geodetskih merenja, njihovu obradu, analizu i prezentaciju dobijenih rezultata.
PROCENA UGROŽENOSTI OD ELEMENTARNIH NEPOGODA I DRUGIH NESREĆA ZA JKP “RADNIK“ SIVAC
Authors: Zorić Drago
Published: August 2020

Tema ovog rada je procena rizika za JKP “Radnik” Sivac koja obuhvata objekte i prostor u vlasništvu pravnog lica (lokacija Sivac), koji mogu biti ugroženi elementarnim nepogodama i drugim nesrećama. Usled elementarnih nepogoda i drugih nesreća moguće su negativne posledice po samo preduzeće, širu zajednicu i okolinu. Negativne posledice se pre svega ogledaju kroz ugroženost života i zdravlja ljudi, ugroženost poslovanja, ugroženost životne sredine i društvene stabilnosti.
SISTEM ZA UPRAVLJANJE RADOM PRIVATNE ŠKOLE RAZVIJEN U DESKTOP I VEB TEHNOLOGIJI
Authors: Terzić Milica
Published: August 2020

U okviru ovog rada izvršen je razvoj desktop i veb aplikacije čija je namena olakšan i ubrzan proces poslovanja privatne škole. Prikazan je postupak implementacije aplikacije u desktop WPF tehnologiji i veb tehnologiji, ASP.NET MVC, koja predstavlja sastavni deo Microsoft-ovog .NET okruženja.
PRUŽANJE APLIKATIVNE PODRŠKE ZA UPRAVLJANJE PROIZVODNIM I KOMERCIJALNIM PROCESIMA U INDUSTRIJI
Authors: Despenić Vladimir
Published: August 2020

Cilj ovog rada je da se prikaže rešenje za digitalizaciju procesa rada u malom porodičnom preduzeću elektronskim vođenjem i kontrolom dokumen­tacije vezano za proizvodnju, nabavku, radni učinak i prodaju. S obzirom na kompleksnost celog sistema rada, kao predmet rada uzete su oblasti proizvodnje i prodaje.
ANALIZA PRIMENE SUVIH ELEKTRODA U ELEKTROFIZIOLOŠKIM MERENJIMA
Authors: Kokotović Vesna
Published: August 2020

Električni signali u organizmu odraža­vaju stanje njegovih bioloških sistema, njihova obrada se vrši u cilju proučavanja ponašanja tih sistema, odnosno organa. Snimanje elektrofizioloških signala se vrši koriš­ćenjem elektroda, pomoću kojih se registruje razlika bio­potencijala, nakon čega se dobijeni signal šalje ka poja­čavaču i A/D konvertoru. Komercijalno dostupne elek­trode za elektrofiziološka snimanja su elektrode prije čije upotrebe je potrebno pripremiti kožu, odnosno očistiti je i naneti sloj elektrofiziološkog rastvora, provodne paste ili gela. U ovom radu su proučavane elektrode koje se kori­ste bez prethodne pripreme kože, takozvane suve elek­trode. Urađeno je snimanje EKG i EMG signala stan­dardnim Ag/AgCl i suvim elektrodama i izvršeno poređe­nje dobijenih signala.
Orbital complications of pediatric rhinosinusitis: A single institution report
Authors: Turhal Göksel , Göde Sercan , Sezgin Baha , Kaya İsa , Bozan Aykut , Midilli Raşit , Karcı Bülent
Published: August 2020

Background and Objectives. Rhinosinusitis is one of the most common infections of childhood. Rhinosinusitis usually limits itself in the pediatric age group, however orbital and intracranial complications may arise in some of the patients. The purpose of the study was to retrospectively analyse the previous treatments and outcomes in pediatric rhinosinusitis patients with orbital complications.
Methods. The effect and prognosis of medical treatment and endoscopic sinus surgery are reported in this study. Twenty-five pediatric patients diagnosed with complicated rhinosinusitis between January 2008 - February 2016 were included in the study. Orbital complications, examination findings, radiological imaging and blood counts were retrospectively collected from patient files. The duration of hospitalization, source of the infection, complications, previous medical and surgical treatments were also retrospectively assessed.
Results. Average age of the patients were 8.84 ± 4.02 years (range: 1-16 years). The mean length of stay in hospital was 6.72 ± 3.28 days. Hospitalization in surgically treated group was higher than primarily medically treated group. However this difference could not reach to a statistically significant level (p > 0.05). Mean hospitalization time was found 5.21 ± 2.51 and 8.43 ± 2.87 days in patients diagnosed with preseptal cellulitis and subperiosteal abscess respectively. Hospitalization in patients with subperiosteal abscess was higher than preseptal cellulitis and a statistically significant difference was detected (p < 0.05).
Conclusion. Morbidity and mortality of orbital complications which are the most common complications of pediatric rhinosinusitis, could significantly be reduced by using appropriate treatment methods and an early diagnosis. Conservative therapy is an effective method for patients with preseptal cellulitis and most cases of orbital cellulitis in children.
Circulating Epstein-Barr virus DNA and cell-free DNA in pediatric lymphomas
Authors: Yalçın Bilgehan , Kutluk Tezer , Ağbaba Serpil Kahraman , Demir Çetin , Talim Beril
Published: August 2020

Background and Objectives. Quantification of serum Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA and/or cell-free total DNA (cf-DNA) may become valuable sources for prognosis evaluation and monitoring treatment response in lymphomas. We aimed to investigate their roles as potential markers in pediatric Hodgkin (HL) and non- Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL).
Method. Between the years 2005-2008, 34 patients with HL and 45 with NHL were prospectively included. Serum samples were collected upon diagnosis, after 1-3 and 4-6 months and at the end of treatment, or at disease recurrence. RT-PCR determination of cf-DNA and EBV DNA were performed using amplification of BAMH1W region of EBV genome and of human β-globin gene. Results were analyzed for correlation with clinical and pathological characteristics.
Results. Median ages were 8.9 years for HL and 8.8 years for NHL cases. Twenty-three healthy children cured from various childhood cancers served as the control group. In the controls, median serum EBV DNA copy number was `0` and median serum cf-DNA level was 50 ng/ml. At initial diagnosis, serum EBV DNA copy numbers were elevated in 20/34 HL and 8/45 NHL cases (p < 0.001). Median serum EBV DNA copy numbers were 15987/mL (125-6032075) and 25162 (1475-1214550) for HL and NHL cases, respectively (p= 0.9). Median serum cf-DNA levels were 435 ng/ml (2.3-17306) in HL and 700 ng/ml (4.9-14009) in NHLs (p= 0.12). Serum EBV DNA copy numbers and cf-DNA levels decreased significantly after induction treatment and in the follow-up. In 10/13 NHL cases with a relapse, marked elevations were detected in serum cf-DNA levels at recurrences. No significant differences were detected between median cf-DNA levels according to disease stages, response status to treatment or presence of recurrent disease.
Conclusion. Serum EBV DNA copy numbers and cf-DNA levels were elevated at initial diagnosis in both HLs and NHLs and decreased parallel to treatment response. In NHL cases, remarkable elevation of cf-DNA levels at recurrences indicated that cf-DNA levels might be useful in the follow-up of pediatric NHLs.
Intratracheal administration of budesonide with surfactant in very low birth weight infants to prevent bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Authors: Heo Minji , Jeon Ga Won
Published: August 2020

Background and Objectives. Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a major cause of early postnatal death in preterm infants. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is one of the most fatal chronic respiratory complications of preterm infants after management of RDS. Anti-inflammatory therapy with corticosteroid is one of the effective treatments to prevent BPD. However, systemic administration of corticosteroid is not recommended because of long-term adverse effects. We studied the effect of early intratracheal instillation of budesonide with surfactant in preterm infants with severe RDS.
Method. Very low birth weight infants (VLBWIs) weighing less than 1,500 g who were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of Busan Paik Hospital between January 2018 and December 2018 and diagnosed with severe RDS were enrolled. The treatment group was given a mixture of budesonide and surfactant (calfactant) while the control group was given surfactant (calfactant) only.
Results. Surfactant re-dosing, duration of mechanical ventilation, BPD, mortality, and retinopathy of prematurity (≥ stage 2) were not different between the two groups though there were decreasing trends in the treatment group compared to those in the control group. The duration of hospital stay was longer in the control group with statistical significance.
Conclusion. Early intratracheal administration of budesonide with surfactant in preterm infants with severe RDS might decrease BPD and mortality without disturbing surfactant function. Further studies with different preparations of surfactants with a large number of preterm infants are required.
Pigeon breeder`s disease as a cause of hypersensitivity pneumonia in children
Authors: Gürsoy Tuğba Ramaslı , Onay Zeynep Reyhan , Eyüboğlu Tuğba Şişmanlar , Aslan Ayşe Tana , Boyunağa Öznur
Published: August 2020

Background and Objectives. Hypersensitivity pneumonia is a complex condition due to exposure time, intensity, different clinical presentation, and treatment practices. We aimed to evaluate the patients that were diagnosed with hypersensitivity pneumonia (HSP) due to exposure to pigeons and a review of the literature for diagnosis and treatment of Pigeon Breeder`s Disease (PBD) in children.
Method. Between the years of 2009-2018, patients who were diagnosed with HSP due to PBD were included in the study in a pediatric pulmonology department. Findings of our patients, treatments, and prognoses were compared with 17 articles in the literature about PBD in children.
Results. In a 9 year-period, 6 patients were diagnosed as HSP due to PBD. The mean age of the patients was 8.8 ± 5.4 years and the average duration of pigeon exposure was 60.1 ± 6.5 days. Precipitating antibodies were positive in 3 patients. In four cases, symptoms were resolved with only prevention of pigeon exposure. Two patients who had close contact with pigeons needed oxygen supplementation and steroid therapy.
Conclusion. Hypersensitivity pneumonia should be considered for the differential diagnosis of patients that present with respiratory distress, cough, fever, and weight loss. Prolonged exposure and close contact may worsen the clinical symptoms. In most cases, only exposure prevention is enough, while steroid therapy, oxygen support, and intensive care monitoring may be required in severe cases.
A rare cause of secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: systemic loxoscelism
Authors: Erat Tuğba , İnce Erdal , Özdemir Halil , Kundakçı Nihal , Atilla Huban , Serel Savaş , İleri Talia , Karahan Ceyda , Korkmaz Aybike , Çanakçı Cem , Yahşi Aysun , Çiftçi Ergin
Published: August 2020

Background. Loxoscelism is caused by the bite of a specific spider type called the Loxosceles genus. In Turkey, most cases are seen after L. rufescens bites. Clinical manifestation of the bites ranges from local cutaneous reaction to severe ulcerative necrosis. Systemic loxoscelism may also occur.
Case. Herein, we report a previously healthy five-year-old male patient who developed a secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis after a presumed brown spider bite. He was treated with dexamethasone. Within the following 14 days, hemophagocytic syndrome resolved. Local hyperbaric oxygen therapy was applied to the necrotic areas.
Conclusion. Secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis may develop after systemic loxoscelism. In the presence of persistent fever, hepatosplenomegaly and laboratory findings this clinical entity should be kept in mind.
Terlipressin in the treatment of neonatal refractory hypotension caused by septic shock: a case report
Authors: Chen Quanyao , Huang Zhiyi , Chen Yao
Published: August 2020

Background. While the clinical benefits of terlipressin (TP) have been reported in adults and children with refractory hypotension, data in neonates are limited.
Case. Herein, we report a case of off-label rescue TP therapy in a neonate with septic shock and persistent hypotension. The patient`s blood pressure was normalized, and tissue perfusion improved without serious adverse reactions. However, genetic testing revealed mitochondrial gene defects in the patient, and the parents subsequently elected to stop treatment after 25 doses of TP (20 μg/kg/min every 4 h for 100 h).
Conclusion. While TP treatment appeared to help control hypotension and may prolong the survival time, there are no conclusive data regarding the safety and efficacy of TP in neonates.
Giant ethmoidal mucocele leading to proptosis and hypertelorism in a pediatric patient with cystic fibrosis: a case report
Authors: Tunç Orhan , Gönüldaş Burhanettin , Aytaç İsmail , Mumbuç Semih , Kanlıkama Muzaffer
Published: August 2020

Background. Chronic sinusitis and its complications are common in patients with cystic fibrosis. Mucoceles are one of these complications and can have life-threatening consequences if left untreated.
Case. We present the case of a giant ethmoid mucocele leading to proptosis and hypertelorism in a 5-year-old child with cystic fibrosis.
Conclusion. Chronic sinusitis and its complications are common in patients with CF. Mucoceles are a rare complication of sinusitis that can be treated surgically. As seen in this case if left untreated mucoceles can lead to orbital pathologies such as proptosis, hypertelorism. To the best of our knowledge, we report the first case report of giant ethmoidal mucocele leading to proptosis and hypertelorism in a patient with cystic fibrosis.
Profil Klinikopatologi Karsinoma Sel Skuamosa Kepala dan Leher di Padang
Authors: Musyarifah Zulda , Yenita Yenita
Published: August 2020

Kanker kepala dan leher berada diurutan ke tujuh dari seluruh kanker yang paling sering ditemukan di dunia.  Karsinoma Sel Skuamosa (KSS) berasal dari berbagai subsite di daerah kepala dan leher serta merupakan kanker terbanyak yang ditemukan pada daerah kepala dan leher. Tujuan: Mengetahui profil klinikopatologi KSS kepala dan leher berdasarkan kelompok usia, jenis kelamin, lokasi tumor, stadium, derajat diferensiasi dan Invasi Perineural (IPN).Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan studi deskriptif terhadap 133 kasus KSS kepala dan leher di RSUP Dr M Djamil Padang periode 2016 sampai 2018. Sampel diperoleh dari blok parafin yang berasal dari jaringan hasil biopsi kemudian dilakukan reevaluasi terhadap derajat histopatologi dan IPN berdasarkan klasifikasi The World Health Organization (WHO). Hasil: Kasus KSS kepala dan leher pada penelitian ditemukan pada usia 51-60 tahun (30%), dengan lokasi hipofaring dan laring (50,4%), laki-laki (71,4%), stadium IV (64%), sebagian besar dengan KSS berdiferensiasi baik (42,8%) dan IPN hanya ditemukan sebanyak 10,5% kasus. Simpulan: Profil klinikopatologi KSS kepala dan leher di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang sebagian besar didapatkan pada usia dekade ke-5, lokasi di hipofaring dan laring, laki-laki, sebagian besar pada stadium lanjut, derajat histopatologi baik dan sebagian kecil mengandung IPN.  Invasi perineural ditemukan terbanyak pada stadium lanjut, derajat diferensiasi sedang dan lokasi terbanyak pada lokasi hipofaring dan laring.Kata kunci: karsinoma sel skuamosa, kepala dan leher, klinikopatologi
The Effect of Dry and Wet Bulb Temperature Variation on the Performance of the Indirect Evaporative Cooler
Authors: Zaidan Maki Haj , Abed Fayadh Mohamed , Farhad Ali Sinjar
Published: August 2020

The research is about designing and building up an evaporative cooling system, working by two- stages evaporative cooling system using outer air (pure air). The system is founded by designing and making a heat exchanger of orthogonal flow from Aluminum sheets of (30*60*40) cm, which represents the first stage of the system (indirect stage). The second stage (direct stage) of the system is represented by making an equipment of air washing (cylindrical) with (45 height, 60 width, 3 thickness) cm. The cooling system pulls outer air by a Centrifugal fan. The air passes through the heat exchanger pipes to be cooled tangibly (without moistening). Then it goes over the equipment of air washing to be cooled and cools the specified space. Computer software was designed by FORTRAN Language (FORTRAN 90) to predict the evaporative air cooler performance to know the proper environmental and design conditions of the system. Some variables were made to study their effect on the thermal performance of the system. The studied variable is to change the volumetric flow rate of air from (750 cfm) to (2000 cfm) of the dry side, and from (750 cfm) to (2500 cfm) of the wet side. The pipe length was changed from (20 cm) to (45 cm), and its diameter from (0.5 cm) to (3 cm). Those were the design changes. On the environmental changes, we studied the effect of changing the temperature on the dry or wet bulb of the system. The study is taken place in Tikrit University (34. 35N; 43.37 E), to determine the suitability of the weather conditions of the region for the work of the system. It was taken place in the late August for two consecutive days, with readings of 24 hours. The results show that the best quantity of the air supplied, which represent the best performance of the system (750 cfm) and (1000 cfm) for the wet side when the diameter (1-1.5 cm) and length is (45 cm). The results show also the possibility of the work of this system for the region mentioned because it is characterized by its hot and dry climate in the summer, as the efficiency of evaporative evaporator increases the hot and dry environment by 80%.
ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ ВПЛИВУ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЙНО-ТЕХНОЛОГІЧНИХ ФАКТОРІВ НА ТРИВАЛІСТЬ РЕКОНСТРУКЦІЇ ЖИТЛОВИХ БУДИНКІВ
Authors: Dubelt Tаtiana
Published: August 2020

Актуальність теми дослідження. Тема дослідження присвячена вивченню можливостей реконструкції житлових будинків перших масових серій. Незначна кількість реалізованих об’єктів реконструкції та відсутність інформації в літературних джерелах не дозволяє проаналізувати зміни тривалості робіт при впливі різних організаційно-технологічних факторів: кількості робочих годин на тиждень, суміщення робіт.. Проведення досліджень дозволило виявити зони ефективних організаційно-технологічних рішень, що впливають на скорочення тривалості реконструкції подібних об’єктів. Постановка проблеми. Вивчення фактичної реконструкції житлового будинку вимагає значних коштів та не
дає змогу прослідкувати вплив факторів, оскільки представляє одну модель реконструкції житлового будинку. Аналіз останніх досліджень та публікацій. Були розглянуті останні публікації у відкритому доступі, по реконструкції подібних будинків, визначені серії житлових будинків та перелік робіт.
Виділення недослідженої раніше частини загальної проблеми. Вивчення та опис впливу організаційнотехнологічних факторів на тривалість реконструкції. Постановка завдання. Створення абстрактних моделей реконструкції житлових будинків та визначення впливу факторів на тривалість робіт за допомогою комп’ютерних програм. Визначення областей ефективних рішень, за графічним зображенням. Виклад основного матеріалу. На основі обраної типової серії житлового будинку були створені абстрактні моделі реконструкції при різному поєднанні факторів та отримані чисельні показники тривалості робіт. Виконано експериментально-статистичне моделювання, побудовані діаграми залежностей впливу факторів на тривалість реконструкції. Визначені чисельні межі значення факторів що впливають на скорочення тривалості робіт. Висновки відповідно до статті. Уперше були отримані результати дослідження впливу організаційнотехнологічних факторів на тривалість реконструкції житлових будинків перших масових серій. Отримане графічне зображення залежностей факторів від тривалості реконструкції, що дозволяє виявити поєднання факторів при яких тривалість реконструкції не перевищує допустиму
A sociolinguística para além das variáveis sociais: a promoção de justiça social
Authors: Sousa Marta Deysiane Alves Faria , Cardoso Paloma Batista
Published: August 2020

Neste texto, resenhamos a conferência intitulada Language as a linguistic matter, ministrada por William Labov no evento Abralin ao vivo em 19 de maio de 2020. Labov discorre sobre as contribuições do estudo da variação do /r/ em Nova Iorque e a descrição do African American Vernacular English (AAVE) para a pesquisa sociolinguística. Segundo o conferencista, a partir desses trabalhos foi possível desenvolver novos métodos de descrição e análise quantitativa dos fatores linguísticos e sociais que atuam nos processos de variação e mudança linguística. Labov aponta como os estudos descritivos podem ser úteis às esferas educacional e jurídica, promovendo um ensino de língua eficiente e atuando como ferramenta para a promoção de justiça social.
Aquisição da fonologia do português brasileiro: evidências da fala infantil
Authors: Cordeiro Lívia Rodrigues , Kely Gomes Danielle
Published: August 2020

A conferência intitulada Adquirindo a Fonologia do Português brasileiro, proferida pela Prof.ª, Dr.ª Raquel Santana Santos (USP), busca apresentar questões acerca da aquisição de propriedades fonológicas do Português brasileiro, através de pesquisas realizadas pela conferencista e em cooperação com outros investigadores. Para tanto, utilizam-se dados do Português brasileiro para descrever como as unidades, as estruturas, as regras, as propriedades prosódicas e os processos são adquiridos pelas crianças, de modo a explicar como funciona o sistema fonológico em aquisição. Busca-se discutir como se configura a aquisição das regras de acento primário, de ditongação/elisão em fronteira vocabular e vozeamento de consoantes fricativas em coda.
Benchmarking Force Field and the ANI Neural Network Potentials for the Torsional Potential Energy Surface of Biaryl Drug Fragments
Authors: Lahey Shae-Lynn , Phúc Từ Nguyễn Thiên , Rowley Christopher
Published: August 2020

Many drug molecules contain biaryl fragments, resulting in a torsional barrier corresponding to rotation around the bond linking the aryls. The potential energy surfaces of these torsions vary significantly due to steric and electronic effects, ultimately affecting the relative stability of the molecular conformations in the protein-bound and solution states. Simulations of protein--ligand binding require accurate computational models to represent the intramolecular interactions to provide accurate predictions of the structure and dynamics of binding. In this paper, we compare four force fields (Generalized AMBER Force Field (GAFF), Open Force Field (OpenFF), CHARMM General Force Field (CGenFF), Optimized Potentials for Liquid Simulations (OPLS)) and two neural network potentials (ANI-2x, ANI-1ccx) in their ability to predict the torsional potential energy surfaces of 88 biaryls extracted from drug fragments. The mean of the absolute deviation over the full PES (MADF) and the mean absolute deviation of the torsion rotational barrier height (MADB) relative to high-level ab initio reference data was used as a measure of accuracy. In comparison to high-level ab-initio data, ANI-1ccx was most accurate for predicting the barrier height (MADF: 0.5~kcal/mol, MADB:~0.8~kcal/mol), followed closely by ANI-2x (MADF: 0.5~kcal/mol, MADB:~1.0~kcal/mol), then CGenFF (MADF: 0.8~kcal/mol, MADB: 1.3~kcal/mol), OpenFF (MADF: 1.5~kcal/mol, MADB: 1.4~kcal/mol), GAFF (MADF: 1.2~kcal/mol, MADB: 2.6~kcal/mol), and finally OPLS (MADF: 1.5~kcal/mol, MADB: 2.8~kcal/mol). Significantly, the NNPs are systematically more accurate and more reliable than any of the force fields. As a practical example, the neural network potential/molecular mechanics (NNP/MM) method was used to simulate the isomerization of ozanimod, a drug used for multiple sclerosis. Multi-nanosecond molecular dynamics (MD) simulations in an explicit aqueous solvent were performed, as well as umbrella sampling and adaptive biasing force enhanced sampling techniques. These theories predicted a rate of isomerization of $4.30 \times 10^{-1}$ ns$^{-1}$, which is consistent with direct MD simulations.
Impact of Physiotherapy rehabilitation program on postoperative ACL tear patient on prognosis leading to maintain consistency in sport
Authors: Prasad Risaldar  , Akshata Raut  , Dushyant Bawiskar  , Waqar M. Naqvi
Published: August 2020

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a devastating injury that occurs at high frequency during involvement in competitive sporting activity. Typical treatment of ACL damage is a reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACLR). It is projected that between 50 percent and 60 percent of ACL injured athletes will return to competitive sport. Athletes undergoing ACLR surgery are recommended for comprehensive rehab and preparedness to rebuild knee joint integrity and specific functional criteria to direct the comeback to sport to protect against secondary ACL damage.Patient main concerns were pain, with loss of strength and stability at the knee joint, the clinical findings found that there was a marked decrease in range of motion (ROM), and decreased strength of the quadriceps and the hamstrings.Diagnosis of case was grade 2 ACL tear which was confirmed by the MRI reports.The patient showed a great co-operation during the intervention period and now the subject is able to maintain his consistency in his sport. The outcome measures of physical therapy intervention progressed him in an enhanced athlete with return to his sport.
Assessing the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) among the newly diagnosed Prediabetes screened in selected districts of South India
Authors: Mohsina Hyder K  , Raja D  , Jithin Mohan  , Ponnusankar S
Published: August 2020

Currently, 314 million people in the world are Prediabetes, and it is predicted that around 500 million would be burdened by the year 2025. Continuing education of diabetes and its complications is crucial, but it should be accompanied with regular assessment of Knowledge Attitude and Practice (KAP) among the high-risk population. That would play a cost-effective role in prevention and control of the disease.This study was carried out to assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among the newly diagnosed Prediabetes screened over selected districts of South India.This study was conducted through prediabetes screening camps over districts of Calicut, Wayanad and Malappuram in Kerala and The Nilgiris district in Tamilnadu from September 2017 to October 2019. A questionnaire survey was done as a part of a prospective open-label interventional study with 308 prediabetes individuals. Baseline characteristics of the participants were obtained, and their knowledge, attitude and practice regarding Prediabetes were assessed. The finding of the present study revealed 90% of the respondents had poor knowledge, 9% had average knowledge, and only 1% had good knowledge of Prediabetes. In the attitude assessment, only 1.9% had a strongly positive attitude, 14% had a positive attitude, 54% had neutral attitude while 17% had a negative attitude and 13% had a strongly negative attitude. Regarding healthy lifestyle practices, 35.4% had a deplorable practice that scored below 6. Around half of the population, 52.3% had poor practice, 12% had proper training, while only 0.3% had a perfect practice.Knowledge and practice regarding lifestyle modifications among prediabetes participants were found to be reduced.
Identification of HIV virus in Najaf city, Iraq
Authors: Thualfakar Hayder Hasan  , Raad A. Al-Harmoosh  , Huda Jameel Baker Al-khilkhali
Published: August 2020

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (ADIS) is a disease of the human immune system that results in a decline in the efficiency of the human immune system step by step to leave people exposed to many infections and tumours. It caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The first appeared of HIV in West Central Africa in the late 19th or early 20th century. The direct contact from personal mucus membrane or bloodstream and physical fluid (blood, vaginal semen fluid and breastfeeding milk) containing the virus is the unique viral transmission route. Out of 80 blood samples were taken from different areas of Najaf city, Iraq, for ages from 20 to 60 years (males and females) to the period from 1/1/2019 to 19/12/2019. The surface antigen of the HIV was detected by the ELISA technique and mini VIDAS by a virus-specific kit. Out of 80 different patients by physical examination infected with ADIS: HIV viruses were the most incidences with 12 isolates (15%) while, there were 66 isolates (82.5%) were belonged to other infections and two strains (2.5%) were negative to any viral infection.
Introducción
Authors: López Alberto Luis , Velázquez Zaragoza Soledad Alejandra
Published: August 2020

Este dossier ofrece al lector una serie de cinco artículos sobre George Berkeley (1685-1753), filósofo irlandés que marcó la historia del pensamiento occidental por las ideas expuestas en obras como An Essay towards a New Theory of Vision, A Treatise concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge, Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous o Alciphron, or the Minute Philosopher. Berkeley, interesado por igual en la matemática que en la física, la religión o la economía, ha sido y sigue siendo objeto de estudio tanto para historiadores de la filosofía como para filósofos de la mente, del lenguaje y/o de la ciencia; sin embargo, a pesar de ser un filósofo muy conocido, estudiado y valorado en el mundo anglosajón, francófono y europeo en general, sorprendentemente ha sido poco estudiado en los países de habla hispana, algo que, sin duda, representa una carencia en la formación filosófica de nuestra comunidad lingüística. Por esta razón, y con el propósito de subsanar esa falta, el Seminario de Historia de la Filosofía del Instituto de Investigaciones Filosóficas de la UNAM, que ha sido, quizá, el único grupo de investigación de habla hispana que ha estudiado grupalmente la obra del filósofo irlandés, organizó en mayo de 2018 el Primer Coloquio Internacional Berkeley. Algunos de los trabajos que se presentaron en ese evento fueron reelaborados y ampliados –recuperando los comentarios de los especialistas que asistieron al Coloquio– para formar parte de este dossier, con el que se busca analizar, problematizar y discutir algunos de los muchos temas que Berkeley trató en su filosofía.
PROPRIEDADE INTELECTUAL SOBRE EDIÇÃO GERMINATIVA NO GENOMA HUMANO: necessária atividade legislativa e benefícios associados
Authors: Tocchetto Gabriel Zanatta , Boff Salete Oro
Published: August 2020

Norteado pelo problema de pesquisa “existem evidências científicas de que se faz necessária a atividade legislativa em matéria de Propriedade Intelectual em relação ao assunto da edição germinativa sobre o genoma humano?”, o trabalho falseia a hipótese de que existem importantes evidências sobre a necessidade de a Propriedade Intelectual lidar com o desafio da edição germinativa sobre o genoma humano. Utilizando o método hipotético-dedutivo, o trabalho cumpre o objetivo geral de verificar a necessidade de produção legislativa sobre a Propriedade Industrial na biotecnologia CRISPR e termina por confirmar a hipótese e responder ao problema de pesquisa de forma positiva.
Government Authority and the Covid-19 Lockdown
Authors: Hayward Janine
Published: August 2020

During the national lockdown, Cabinet exercised extraordinary authority in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This article summarises the circumstances leading up to the adjournment of Parliament in late March, and the decision-making processes in place during the lockdown. This includes the national security system and all-of-government response to the crisis, as well as the key legislative triggers for the government’s response: the Epidemic Preparedness Act 2006 (and the epidemic notice) and the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 (and the state of national emergency). It also discusses decision making by the Covid-19 Ministerial Group and the Epidemic Response Committee while Parliament was adjourned. It argues that Cabinet exercised appropriate authority in response to the crisis and did not make significant, permanent or constitutional change.
Assessing the Design and Capability of Our Public Health System in a Covid and Post-Covid New Zealand
Authors: Crampton Peter , Matheson Don , Cotter Maria
Published: August 2020

New Zealand’s public health response to Covid-19, while effective thus far, has raised questions about our country’s public health capability and capacity, our ability to respond to public health challenges, and our ability to protect Mäori communities from bearing the brunt of inequitable outcomes. The aims of this article are to identify and discuss some of the challenges that face New Zealand’s state-mandated public health institutions, and to explore critera for assessing the capability of these institutions. There is no universal standard approach to the design of public health institutions, systems and structures; a variety of different configurations would work in any context and their effectiveness is strongly influenced by national history, and the prevailing policy and political culture. In order to assess the ability of our public health institutions to effectively respond to a diverse array of challenges, we propose a capability framework consisting of ten key elements.
Collaboration in a Time of Covid-19
Authors: Reid Mike
Published: August 2020

The social and economic impact of a pandemic like Covid-19 was always going to require a multi-government response, and so it was in New Zealand. Despite the complexity that has historically characterised intergovernmental relationships, the impact of Covid-19 saw institutional arrangements quickly put in place that enabled a joined-up response from both local and central government. This article looks at how these arrangements worked and how they contributed to the provision of essential services through all levels of the lockdown.
Good and Faithful Servant
Authors: Easton Brian
Published: August 2020

An obituary for Jas McKenzie 1939–2020
Incremental Strategies for suburban densification
Authors: Marriage Guy , Wardle Tegan
Published: August 2020

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Chinese social capital in a business context: the impact of business ethics, business etiquette and business orientation on relationship building and performance
Authors: Bardakci Ahmet , Kadirov Djavlonbek , Fam Kim Shyan , Vuchkovski Davor , Richard James
Published: August 2020

This research explores the extent to which business ethics and etiquette influence relationship performance across the business relationship lifecycle. Based on a survey from 583 business people from several major Chinese business hubs, this research finds that business ethics and etiquette significantly influence relationship performance success. Dimensions of business ethics such as relationship fairness and relationship stability are found to be significantly associated with relationship performance at the growth and maintenance stages, respectively. Commitment/loyalty business etiquette protocols are found to be important at all stages of the business relationship lifecycle. Additionally, the study found that goal-oriented males and females are more likely to use business ethics and etiquette in comparison to apathy-driven males and females to build successful relationship performance.
Duas mulheres educadas no oitocentos: registros em egodocumentos femininos
Authors: Chaves Vasconcelos Maria Celi , Lopez M. Francisco Ana Cristina B.
Published: August 2020

A partir da análise dos arquivos pessoais e egodocumentos elaborados por duas mulheres que viveram no Brasil, no século XIX, o objetivo central do presente trabalho é evidenciar o que essas fontes podem nos dizer sobre a vida dessas mesmas mulheres, em um contexto patriarcal, escravocrata e que reservava a elas um papel social limitado, além de submetido a constante vigilância. Os procedimentos metodológicos tratam de uma pesquisa qualitativa, utilizando como fontes de investigação diferentes categorias documentais, sobretudo, o inventário de cartas e diários que guardam marcas da história dessas mulheres e o posterior exame detalhado desses registros. Conclui-se que, apesar de egodocumentos, sob a forma, especialmente, de diários, serem raros em nosso país, contribuindo para o silenciamento feminino, ainda é possível localizar alguns como os objetos de nossa investigação, que permitem perpetuar a memória de mulheres há muito esquecidas, demonstrando o seu cotidiano envolto a preocupações relativas às funções femininas de gestoras da casa, esposas e mães. Como demonstram os registros estudados, a educação recebida visava, especialmente, a preparação para o casamento, para gerir a casa e cuidar dos filhos. Igualmente, a proximidade com as elites imperiais exigia o domínio dos padrões comportamentais franceses, particularmente, para quem frequentava a Corte brasileira, situada na cidade do Rio de Janeiro, e para quem convivia com os membros da realeza.
La educación antes y durante la pandemia del Covid-19: tejiendo redes en médio de la desigualdad y la inclusión social en la República Dominicana
Authors: Hernández Morales Katherine
Published: August 2020

En el siguiente artículo se abordan temas que recogen de manera general aspectos vinculados al fenómeno de la desigualdad y se valora las acciones implementadas como parte de las políticas educativas en República Dominicana. Para ello se parte de un análisis en el que se reflexiona sobre categorías preestablecidas, raza, género, clases sociales y las condiciones de discapacidad, antes y durante la pandemia a causa del Covid-19. Asimismo, se señalan cuáles han sido las acciones tomadas desde el Ministerio de Educación y los retos a enfrentar durante y después de la pandemia, para garantizar y gestionar los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje ante una situación que a nivel mundial nos ha afectado, ensanchando las brechas de la desigualdad y la inequidad.
Dossiê: Educação, desigualdade e pandemia na América Latina
Authors: Gonzaga do Monti Ednardo Monteiro , Lima da Silva Alexandra
Published: August 2020

Teresina, 8 de julho de 2020

 

É com alegria que anunciamos o lançamento do segundo número, em 2020, de Caminhos da Educação: diálogos, culturas e diversidades, revista da área de Educação da Universidade Federal do Piauí que conta com a participação de conselho editorial nacional e internacional, com o respeito a diversidade regional existente no Brasil, e também, com o intuito de estabelecer diálogos com a comunidade científica internacional.
Perfil conceitual a respeito da concepção atomística dos estados físicos da matéria de um grupo de alunos da educação de jovens e adultos – eja
Authors: Menezes Vanessa Maria Silva , Machado Samísia Maria Fernandes , Lopes da Silva Erivanildo
Published: August 2020

O presente artigo apresenta uma análise das zonas do perfil conceitual de alunos da Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA) a respeito do átomo. Esta análise, com base metodológica ancorada na teoria proposta por Mortimer (2006), foi feita considerando-se    antes e depois da intervenção pedagógica. Neste período de intervenção a diversidade de pontos de vista dos alunos esteve em evidência, bem como a alternância entre a linguagem cotidiana e científica. Os resultados observados revelaram uma evolução conceitual refletida na mudança de perfil conceitual uma vez que inicialmente os alunos apresentaram respostas baseadas no senso comum e que, com o passar do tempo, houve uma transição nas zonas do perfil conceitual que caminhou em direção à zona mais próxima da científica, considerando a existência de espaços vazios na matéria e a organização das partículas que a compõe.
Relações com o saber e o ensino-aprendizagem da Física: percepções dos estudantes da educação básica pela análise da matriz do estudante
Authors: Morais Helenice Satie , Lima João Paulo Camargo de , Rocha Zenaide de Fátima Dante Correia
Published: August 2020

Resumo
O ensino e a aprendizagem da física na Educação Básica desperta cada vez mais a atenção dos pesquisadores que visam melhorias nesta área da educação. Este trabalho apresenta a investigação e análise das relações epistêmicas, pessoais e sociais com o saber, por meio da ferramenta analítica Matriz do Estudante apresentada por Arruda, Benício e Passos (2017) referente ao ensino, aprendizagem e conteúdos da física, pela ótica dos estudantes da Educação Básica de um Colégio Estadual, na cidade de Londrina – Paraná. Foi elaborado um questionário estruturado, o qual foi respondido pelos referidos estudantes na forma escrita, com a proposta de investigar as relações com o saber da física. As percepções dos estudantes demonstraram seus conhecimentos, sentimentos e valorização a respeito do ensino praticado pelos professores, da sua própria aprendizagem e da relação dos professores com os conteúdos da física e com sua profissão.  A ferramenta analítica revelou a importância das percepções dos estudantes, para assim ocorrer a compreensão e ascensão da trajetória que os conduz aos avanços nos campos do ensino e da aprendizagem da física, sendo ainda possível estabelecer perfis para cada estudante ou de um grupo específico de estudantes por meio de suas manifestações a respeito das referidas relações.
Array Antenna Design for Passive Coherent Location Systems with Non-Uniform Array Configurations
Authors: Jang Doyoung , Hur Jun , Shim Hongsuk , Park Junsik , Cho Chihyun , Choo Hosung
Published: August 2020

This study investigates non-uniform array configurations to maximize the beamforming performance of passive coherent location (PCL) systems. The proposed array consists of eight dipole elements that are divided into two groups with different distances from the array center. This double-layered non-uniform configuration is designed considering the array antenna characteristics (peak-to-side lobe ratio, first null bandwidth, null width, and null depth). The resulting antenna array can provide more appropriate patterns for PCL systems than a conventional uniform circular array. The target detection performance of the proposed array in PCL systems is tested in a certain scenario. The results demonstrate that the proposed antenna in PCL systems can detect the target with Doppler and range errors of 1 Hz and 1.2 km, respectively, in a given situation.
Temperance dan Perceived Organizational Support Sebagai Prediktor Perilaku Organizational Citizenship Behaviorpada Guru
Authors: Amin Al Adib  , Erita YDS  , Nina Situmorang
Published: August 2020

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah 1) mengetahui apakah temperance danperceived organizational support dapat memprediksi organizational citizenshipbehavior, 2) mengetahui apakah temperance dapat memprediksi organizationalcitizenship behavior, dan 3) mengetahui apakah perceived organizationalsupport dapat memprediksi organizational citizenship behavior. Metodepenelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif. Subjek dalam penelitianGuru SMA sederajat di lingkungan LP Ma’arif Kabupaten Wonosobo. Jumlahpopulasi penelitian 170 dengan sampel penelitian 52 Guru. Pengambilansampel penelitian menggunakan purposive sampling. Pengumpulan datamenggunakan skala temperance, skala perceived organizational support, danskala OCB. Analisis data yang digunakan yaitu regresi berganda denganbantuan IBM SPSS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 1)Temperance dan perceivedorganizational support dapat memprediksi organizational citizenship behaviordengan R squere 0,418, 2)Temperance dapat memprediksi organizationalcitizenship behavior dan 3) Perceived organizational support dapatmemprediksi organizational citizenship behavior.
FORECASTING INNOVATION DIFFUSION WITH NEAR-OPTIMAL BERTALANFFY-PÜTTER MODELS
Authors: Kühleitner Manfred , Brunner Norbert , Renner-Martin Katharina
Published: August 2020

Using a classical example for technology diffusion, the mechanization of agriculture in Spain since 1951, we considered the forecasting-intervals from the near-optimal Bertalanffy-Pütter (BP) models. We used BP-models, as they considerably reduced the hitherto best fit (sum of squared errors) reported in literature. And we considered near-optimal models (their sum of squared errors is almost best), as they allowed to quantify model-uncertainty. This approach supplemented traditional sensitivity analyses (variation of model parameters), as for the present models and data even slight changes in the best-fit parameters resulted in very poorly fitting model curves.
Vaccines in the 21st century
Authors: Majid Umair , Ahmad Mobeen
Published: August 2020

Vaccines have been crucial in reducing mortality and morbidity around the world, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Furthermore, vaccinations have also resulted in a considerable amount of economic savings. However, there are a growing number of individuals who express a strong skepticism of vaccine safety and effectiveness. These “vaccine-hesitant” individuals choose to reject or delay vaccine administration. A number of strategies have been developed to address the various socioeconomic and cultural circumstances of each vaccine-hesitant individual. However, there is a need to clarify the various factors that promote vaccine acceptance, delay, and rejection. In this article, we discuss the factors that promote vaccine hesitancy from recent research, describe some of the interventions we know to be effective in reducing hesitancy, and develop an agenda for researchers and students interested in vaccine hesitancy research.
The gut-brain axis and microbial therapeutics
Authors: Chinna Meyyappan Arthi
Published: August 2020

Given the vast personal and economic burdens of psychiatric disorders, specifically mood and anxiety disorders, finding appropriate treatments for all those affected is critical. Due to the various presentations of psychiatric indications, no one treatment method is efficacious in all patients. Thus, a more personalized, but feasible treatment method is necessary for properly treating and preventing these disorders from becoming refractory and more burdensome. In recent years, there has been a growing appreciation for research in the field of the “gut-brain axis” (GBA), specifically as a target for psychiatric disorders. Researchers have found the gut to be influenced not only by similar determinants to that of psychiatric indications, but also highly modifiable using GBA treatments such as probiotics and fecal microbiota transplant (FMT). This is compelling evidence for the use of the GBA as a target for disorders such as depression and anxiety and for development of personalized treatment methods.
Revealing obesity through diet-gene interactions
Authors: Wang Chenxuan
Published: August 2020

The increasing prevalence of obesity is becoming a global health concern due to its association with chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and cardiovascular diseases. Obesity occurs when energy intake outweighs energy expenditure, leading to a conventional intervention strategy being “eat less and move more.” However, this strategy does not consider the influence of genetic factors and their interactions with environmental factors (diets and physical activity), making obesity prevention and management inefficient. To better understand obesity, research in nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics seek to explore the influence of genetic variations on dietary responses, and how dietary components alter gene expression in obese individuals. Current evidence suggests that variations in genes involved in lipid regulation, carbohydrate metabolism, and energy homeostasis are strongly associated with the risk of obesity and its related metabolic syndromes. In addition, diet-gene interactions influence intervention effectiveness for obesity management. By examining obesity-related metabolic pathways, we can reveal the functional basis of diet-gene interactions in relation to obesity risk. Although limitations exist within the current literature, emerging evidence indicates that obesity risk and intervention can be affected by diet-gene interactions, and continued research is needed for further exploration.