bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Relationship between Metacognition, Locus of Control, and Academic Achievement in Secondary School Chemistry Students in Anambra State, Nigeria
Authors: Samuel Naomi N. C. , Okonkwo Ifeoma G.
Published: August 2021

This study examined the relationship between metacognition, locus of control, and academic achievement in secondary school chemistry students in Anambra state, Nigeria. The sample consisted of 135 chemistry students in Awka Education Zone, Anambra state. Descriptive survey research design was adopted, and two instruments—Metacognitive Awareness Inventory (MAI) and Academic Locus of Control Scale—were used as instruments for data collection. Correlation and regression analyses were used to explore the intervention effects of metacognition between locus of control and academic achievements of chemistry students on the hypothesis that metacognition affects locus of control and academic achievement. The result revealed that metacognitive awareness overall, metacognitive knowledge (declarative, procedural, and conditional), and metacognitive regulation (planning, information management, monitoring, debugging, and evaluation) aspects showed a positive relationship with the students’ academic achievement and a negative relationship with locus of control. The study has implication for teachers and students since metacognition can be taught. The students should avail themselves the opportunity to acquire metacognitive skill and strategies, while teachers should themselves train students on the most effective metacognitive skills and strategies for effective increase on academic achievement and locus of control.
Active Disturbance Rejection Control of Underwater Vehicle with Omnidirectional Control
Authors: Zhang Wen-Qing , Da Liang-Long , Guo Wu-Hong , Lv Yong , Han Mei
Published: August 2021

This paper focuses on the omnidirectional drive characteristics and autonomous control of the underwater saucer glider under the condition of underactuated and multiconstraints. Firstly, the dynamic model of the underwater saucer glider is established, and the underactuated control characteristics and the plane biaxial symmetry structure characteristics of the underwater saucer glider are analyzed. An omnidirectional drive mechanism with four water jet thrusters is designed, and the omnidirectional control power output equation is given. Secondly, a nonlinear active disturbance rejection controller is designed, and a visual simulation platform of UUVs based on MATLAB + MFC is established. Through a large number of numerical tests, the reliability and effectiveness of the control strategy are verified, and the smooth operation of the underwater saucer glider in the dynamic process of three-dimensional space is realized.
Intelligent Boarding Modelling and Evaluation: A Simulation-Based Approach
Authors: Luo Lijuan , Hong Shaozhi , Shang Shanshan , Zhou Xiaoli , Yang Junyu , Pan Yu
Published: August 2021

The boarding efficiency is essential for all airlines due to potential competitive financial pressure. Therefore, the turnaround time needs to be cut down for a shorter boarding time. The paper devised a feasible boarding strategy which combines the management mode decision of passenger boarding with the intelligent deployment of the operation process and will be likely to improve the efficiency of the passenger travel chain. Among which, to decrease the boarding time is an effective method. Firstly, we proposed an improved outside-in strategy, which costs shorter boarding time based on the existing outside-in strategy. However, this method requires passengers to stand in queue in advance. Secondly, we put forward a deterministic queue-ordered boarding method to improve it. Finally, we simulated and applied the strategy to a narrow-body aircraft A320 and a wide-body A380, both representative for their type of airplanes. It turns out that this strategy performs better than the current widely used method and will be able to increase boarding efficiency and thus maximize the profits of airlines.
Discrepancies in Observed and Predicted Longitudinal Change in Central Hemodynamic Measures: The Framingham Heart Study
Authors: Cooper Leroy L. , Rong Jian , Larson Martin G. , Benjamin Emelia J. , Hamburg Naomi M. , Vasan Ramachandran S. , Mitchell Gary F.
Published: August 2021

Community-based studies have evaluated cross-sectional age relations of aortic stiffness measures, which are not often recapitulated in longitudinal studies. We examined baseline and longitudinal change in aortic stiffness in 5491 participants (mean age, 49.5±14.5 years; 54% women) who attended 2 sequential examinations (6.0±0.6 years apart) of the Framingham Heart Study. Cross-sectional relations of central hemodynamics (mean arterial pressure, central pulse pressure, carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity, and characteristic impedance) with age and risk factors were assessed at visits 1 and 2 (models 1 and 2). We used model 1 coefficients (M
1
), visit 1 risk factor levels (R
1
), and age at each visit (A
1
, A
2
) to estimate values at visits 1 (M
1
R
1
A
1
) and 2 (M
1
R
1
A
2
). While using model 1 coefficients, we accounted for age and risk factor level (R
2
) changes to predict values at visit 2 (M
1
R
2
A
2
). Using model 2 coefficients (M
2
) and visit 2 age and risk factor levels, we predicted visit 2 values (M
2
R
2
A
2
). We calculated predicted change 3 ways: delta1=M
1
R
1
A
2
−M
1
R
1
A
1
, delta2=M
1
R
2
A
2
−M
1
R
1
A
1
, and delta3=M
2
R
2
A
2
−M
1
R
1
A
1
. Delta1 values were biased and correlated poorly with actual changes (
r
=−0.02–0.14). For mean arterial pressure, delta1=1.9±0.8 mm Hg (
r
=0.14), observed change=−3.3±10.3 mm Hg, and discrepancy=5.2±10.2 mm Hg (
P
<0.0001). For characteristic impedance, delta1=7.2±14.7 dyne×sec/cm
5
(
r
=0.07), observed change=20.5±68.2 dyne×sec/cm
5
, and discrepancy=−13.3±68.7 dyne×sec/cm
5
(
P
<0.0001). Delta2 values were moderately correlated with change (
r
=0.17–0.54) but remained biased whereas delta3 values were moderately correlated with change with no bias. Projected change in hemodynamic measures extrapolated from cross-sectional age relations may differ substantially from actual change, particularly for variables with nonlinear age relations.
Association between household solid fuel use and tuberculosis: cross-sectional data from the Mongolian National Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey
Authors: Dorjravdan Munkhjargal , Kouda Katsuyasu , Boldoo Tsolmon , Dambaa Naranzul , Sovd Tugsdelger , Nakama Chikako , Nishiyama Toshimasa
Published: August 2021

Background

Tuberculosis (TB) and indoor air pollution (IAP) are equally critical public health issues in the developing world. Mongolia is experiencing the double burden of TB and IAP due to solid fuel combustion. However, no study has assessed the relationship between household solid fuel use and TB in Mongolia. The present study aimed to assess the association between household solid fuel use and TB based on data from the Mongolian National Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey (MNTP Survey).

Method

The MNTP Survey was a nationally representative population-based cross-sectional survey targeting households in Mongolia from 2014 to 2015, with the aim of evaluating the prevalence of TB. The survey adopted a multistage cluster sampling design in accordance with the World Health Organization prevalence survey guidelines. Clusters with at least 500 residents were selected by random sampling. A sample size of 98 clusters with 54,100 participants was estimated to be required for the survey, and 41,450 participants were included in the final analysis of the present study. A structured questionnaire was used to collect information on environmental and individual factors related to TB. Physical examination, chest X-ray, and sputum examinations were also performed to diagnose TB.

Results

The use of solid fuels for heating (adjusted odds ratio (aOR): 1.5; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.1–2.1), male gender (aOR: 2.2; 95% CI: 1.6–3.2), divorced or widowed (aOR: 2.6; 95% CI: 1.7–3.8), daily smoker (aOR: 1.8; 95% CI: 1.3–2.5), contact with an active TB case (aOR: 1.7; 95% CI: 1.2–2.3), being underweight (aOR: 3.7; 95% CI: 2.4–5.7), and previous history of TB (aOR: 4.3; 95% CI: 3.0–6.1) were significantly associated with bacteriologically confirmed TB after adjusting for confounding variables.

Conclusion

The use of solid fuels for heating was significantly associated with active TB in Mongolian adults. Increased public awareness is needed on the use of household solid fuels, a source of IAP.
Gonadal transcriptomes associated with sex phenotypes provide potential male and female candidate genes of sex determination or early differentiation in Crassostrea gigas, a sequential hermaphrodite mollusc
Authors: Broquard Coralie , Saowaros Suwansa-ard , Lepoittevin Mélanie , Degremont Lionel , Lamy Jean-Baptiste , Morga Benjamin , Elizur Abigail , Martinez Anne-Sophie
Published: August 2021

Background

In the animal kingdom, mollusca is an important phylum of the Lophotrochozoa. However, few studies have investigated the molecular cascade of sex determination/early gonadal differentiation within this phylum. The oyster Crassostrea gigas is a sequential irregular hermaphrodite mollusc of economic, physiological and phylogenetic importance. Although some studies identified genes of its sex-determining/−differentiating pathway, this particular topic remains to be further deepened, in particular with regard to the expression patterns. Indeed, these patterns need to cover the entire period of sex lability and have to be associated to future sex phenotypes, usually impossible to establish in this sequential hermaphrodite. This is why we performed a gonadal RNA-Seq analysis of diploid male and female oysters that have not changed sex for 4 years, sampled during the entire time-window of sex determination/early sex differentiation (stages 0 and 3 of the gametogenetic cycle). This individual long-term monitoring gave us the opportunity to explain the molecular expression patterns in the light of the most statistically likely future sex of each oyster.

Results

The differential gene expression analysis of gonadal transcriptomes revealed that 9723 genes were differentially expressed between gametogenetic stages, and 141 between sexes (98 and 43 genes highly expressed in females and males, respectively). Eighty-four genes were both stage- and sex-specific, 57 of them being highly expressed at the time of sex determination/early sex differentiation. These 4 novel genes including Trophoblast glycoprotein-like, Protein PML-like, Protein singed-like and PREDICTED: paramyosin, while being supported by RT-qPCR, displayed sexually dimorphic gene expression patterns.

Conclusions

This gonadal transcriptome analysis, the first one associated with sex phenotypes in C. gigas, revealed 57 genes highly expressed in stage 0 or 3 of gametogenesis and which could be linked to the future sex of the individuals. While further study will be needed to suggest a role for these factors, some could certainly be original potential actors involved in sex determination/early sex differentiation, like paramyosin and could be used to predict the future sex of oysters.
Comparison of lesion characteristics between conventional and high-power short-duration ablation using contact force-sensing catheter in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Authors: Chen Chun-Chao , Lee Po-Tseng , Van Ba Vu , Chuang Chieh-Mao , Lin Yenn-Jiang , Lo Li-Wei , Hu Yu-Feng , Chung Fa-Po , Lin Chin-Yu , Chang Ting-Yung , Vicera Jennifer Jeanne , Huang Ting-Chun , Liu Chih-Min , Wu Cheng-I , Lugtu Isaiah C. , Jain Ankit , Chang Shih-Lin , Chen Shih-Ann
Published: August 2021

Background

Transmural lesion creation is essential for effective atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. Lesion characteristics between conventional energy and high-power short-duration (HPSD) setting in contact force-guided (CF) ablation for AF remained unclear.

Methods

Eighty consecutive AF patients who received CF with conventional energy setting (power control: 25–30 W, force–time integral = 400 g s, n = 40) or with HPSD (power control: 40–50 W, 10 s, n = 40) ablation were analyzed. Of them, 15 patients in each conventional and HPSD group were matched by age and gender respectively for ablation lesions analysis. Type A and B lesions were defined as a lesion with and without significant voltage reduction after ablation, respectively. The anatomical distribution of these lesions and ablation outcomes among the 2 groups were analyzed.

Results

1615 and 1724 ablation lesions were analyzed in the conventional and HPSD groups, respectively. HPSD group had a higher proportion of type A lesion compared to conventional group (P < 0.01). In the conventional group, most type A lesions were at the right pulmonary vein (RPV) posterior wall (50.2%) whereas in the HPSD group, most type A lesions were at the RPV anterior wall (44.0%) (P = 0.04). The procedure time and ablation time were significantly shorter in the HPSD group than that in the conventional group (91.0 ± 12.1 vs. 124 ± 14.2 min, P = 0.03; 30.7 ± 19.2 vs. 57.8 ± 21 min, P = 0.02, respectively). At a mean follow-up period of 11 ± 1.4 months, there were 13 and 7 patients with recurrence in conventional and HPSD group respectively (P = 0.03).

Conclusion

Optimal ablation lesion characteristics and distribution after conventional and HPSD ablation differed significantly. HPSD ablation had shorter ablation time and lower recurrence rate than did conventional ablation.
“OPTIONS-DC”, a feasible discharge planning conference to expand infection treatment options for people with substance use disorder
Authors: Sikka Monica K. , Gore Sara , Vega Taylor , Strnad Luke , Gregg Jessica , Englander Honora
Published: August 2021

Background

Serious bacterial infections associated with substance use often result in long hospitalizations, premature discharges, and high costs. Out-of-hospital treatment options in people with substance use disorder (SUD) are often limited.

Methods

We describe a novel multidisciplinary and interprofessional care conference, “OPTIONS-DC,” to identify treatment options agreeable to both patients and providers using the frameworks of harm reduction and patient-centered care. We retrospectively reviewed charts of patients who had an OPTIONS-DC between February 2018 and July 2019 and used content analysis to understand the conferences’ effects on antibiotic treatment options.

Results

Fifty patients had an OPTIONS-DC during the study window. Forty-two (84%) had some intravenous (IV) substance use and 44 (88%) had an active substance use disorder. Participants’ primary substances included opioids (65%) or methamphetamines (28%). On average, conferences lasted 28 min. OPTIONS-DC providers recommended out-of-hospital antibiotic treatment options for 34 (68%) of patients. OPTIONS-DC recommended first line therapy of IV antibiotics for 35 (70%) patients, long-acting injectable antibiotics for 14 (28%), and oral therapy for 1 (2%). 35 (70%) patients that had an OPTIONS-DC completed an antibiotic course and 6 (12%) left the hospital prematurely. OPTIONS-DC expanded treatment options by exposing and contextualizing SUD, psychosocial risk and protective factors; incorporating patient preferences; and allowing providers to tailor antibiotic and SUD recommendations.

Conclusions

OPTIONS-DC is a feasible intervention that allows providers to integrate principles of harm reduction and offer patient-centered choices among patients needing prolonged antibiotic treatment.
Human immune deficiency virus among cervical cancer patients at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia: a cross sectional study
Authors: Wassie Mulugeta , Fentie Beletech , Asefa Tseganesh
Published: August 2021

Background

The discrepancy in cervical cancer incidence between women with HIV and women without HIV is highest in low and middle-income countries. In Africa, cervical cancer is the most common cause of cancer death. As a result, HIV-infected women are 6 times more likely to develop cervical cancer than uninfected women. In addition, HIV is associated with several triggering factors for cervical cancer, including multiple sexual partners, early sexual debut, economic status and substance use.

Objective

To assess the prevalence and associated factors of HIV among cervical cancer patients at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Methods

A cross sectional study was conducted among 1057 cervical cancer patients registered from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2018 at Oncology Center of Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital. A structured English version checklist was used to collect the data from patient charts. The pre coded data were entered in to EPI-data version 3.1 then exported to STATA version 14.0 for analysis. Both bivariable and multivariable regression analysis were carried out. Variables withpvalue < 0.05 in multivariable logistic regression were consider as significant predictors of the outcome variable.

Result

The prevalence of HIV among cervical cancer patients was 18.35%. HIV among cervical cancer patients was significantly associated with age group 30–39 [AOR = 2.83; 95%CI (1.27, 6.22)] and 40–49 [AOR = 2.39; 95%CI (1.07, 5.32)], employed [AOR = 2.23; 95%CI (1.46, 3.41)] and substance users [AOR = 3.92; 95%CI (2.04, 6.28)].

Conclusion

This study revealed that about 18% of cervical cancer patients were HIV seropositive. HIV seropositivity was significantly increased with 30–49 age group, employed and substance users. Authors recommended that it is better to screen all HIV seropositive patients for cervical cancer and give greater attention for women with cervical cancer in the age groups of 30–49 years, employed and substance users.
ELK4 promotes the development of gastric cancer by inducing M2 polarization of macrophages through regulation of the KDM5A-PJA2-KSR1 axis
Authors: Zheng Lei , Xu Hongmei , Di Ya , Chen Lanlan , Liu Jiao , Kang Liying , Gao Liming
Published: August 2021

Background

We tried to elaborate the molecular mechanism of ETS-like transcription factor 4 (ELK4) affecting gastric cancer (GC) progression through M2 polarization of macrophages mediated by lysine-specific demethylase 5A (KDM5A)-Praja2 (PJA2)-kinase suppressor of ras 1 (KSR1) axis.

Methods

GC expression dataset was obtained from GEO database, and the downstream regulatory mechanism of ELK4 was predicted. Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) were isolated from GC tissues. The interaction among ELK4, KDM5A, PJA2 and KSR1 was analyzed by dual luciferase reporter gene, ChIP and Co-IP assays. The stability of KSR1 protein was detected by cycloheximide (CHX) treatment. After TAMs were co-cultured with HGC-27 cells, HGC-27 cell biological processes were assessed through gain- and loss-of function assays. Tumorigenicity was detected by tumorigenicity test in nude mice.

Results

In GC and TAMs, ELK4, KDM5A and KSR1 were highly expressed, while PJA2 was lowly expressed. M2 polarization of macrophages promoted the development of GC. ELK4 activated KDM5A by transcription and promoted macrophage M2 polarization. KDM5A inhibited the expression of PJA2 by removing H3K4me3 of PJA2 promoter, which promoted M2 polarization of macrophages. PJA2 reduced KSR1 by ubiquitination. ELK4 promoted the proliferative, migrative and invasive potentials of GC cells as well as the growth of GC xenografts by regulating KSR1.

Conclusion

ELK4 may reduce the PJA2-dependent inhibition of KSR1 by transcriptional activation of KDM5A to promote M2 polarization of macrophages, thus promoting the development of GC.
Donación y hogar mito-poético de la realidad.
Authors: Mentxakatorre Odriozola Jon
Published: August 2021

Mediante selectos escritos de Heidegger sobre el vínculo entre poesía y verdad, se investigará cómo el lenguaje alberga al ser y cuáles son sus consecuencias. Para ello, se traerá a diálogo el pensamiento de Owen Barfield, pensador inglés contemporáneo a Heidegger interesado en la vía estético-epistemológica de la poesía. Sus aportaciones permitirán comprender el potencial de la palabra poética para saltar por sobre la dicotomía sujeto/objeto y mostrar cómo la poesía por la que Heidegger penaba es, ante todo, mitopoesía, porque la palabra capaz de acoger al ser, pensarlo en su misterio y desplegarlo en toda su hondura es mythos.
GÊNERO E SEXUALIDADE NA FORMAÇÃO INICIAL EM PEDAGOGIA
Authors: Moura Camila Batista Gama , Cavalcanti Tassia De Souza , Moura Diego Luz
Published: August 2021

Neste artigo temos como objetivo analisar como alunos concluintes de um curso de licenciatura em Pedagogia avaliam o debate de gênero e sexualidade em sua formação inicial. Realizamos entrevistas estruturadas com concluintes e os resultados apontam que embora todos achem importante a discussão sobre gênero e sexualidade, há uma falta de uma intencionalidade do currículo em colocar em pauta tal tema, o que proporciona uma incompreensão da importância deste debate, além disso este tema relacionado apenas com os aspectos biológico em especial à educação sexual. É necessário que este tema seja inserido na formação de professores de modo que o debate da diversidade seja tratado sistematicamente de uma forma mais humana e menos dogmática.Palavras chaves: Formação docente, Gênero, sexualidade, pedagogia, formação inicial.
NOS EMBARAÇOS DA INTERDIÇÃO: DESVELANDO DISCURSOS ACERCA DA MULHER COM A MATEMÁTICA
Authors: Cordeiro Jane Cleide De Almeida , Barboza Pedro Lúcio
Published: August 2021

A História mostra uma baixa presença feminina na construção da matemática. Vários fatores contribuíram para tal questão, entre eles, os históricos e culturais. Muitos mitos foram se moldando ao longo dos anos acerca da relação da mulher com a matemática, um dos mais conhecidos é o de que “homens são naturalmente melhores que mulheres em matemática e raciocínio lógico”. O principal objetivo deste estudo é identificar e refletir sobre os mitos acerca da relação da mulher com a matemática. Para a obtenção dos dados aplicamos um questionário a vinte e cinco alunos do 3º ano do ensino médio, de uma escola pública. Esta é uma pesquisa de cunho explicativo, assim como qualitativo e para análise dos dados consideramos como base principal o conceito de procedimentos de exclusão interdito de Foucault. Os dados apontam, na maioria dos discursos dos participantes, explicações que podem ser consideradas mitos acerca da participação da mulher na matemática ou procedimentos de exclusão interditos.
PORQUÊ SEMPRE O MAR? A SIMBOLOGIA DA ÁGUA, DO BARCO E DA PRAIA COMO ESPAÇO DE DIÁLOGO INTERTEXTUAL ENTRE CECÍLIA MEIRELES, GLÓRIA DE SANT’ANNA E SOPHIA DE MELLO BREYNER ANDRESEN
Authors: Corvino Maria Rosaria
Published: August 2021

A presença recorrente da água na poesia de Cecília Meireles, Glória de Sant’Anna e Sophia de Mello Breyner é o ponto de partida da análise comparativa desenvolvida neste artigo, no qual se propõe uma leitura simbólica e temática das líricas ligadas à ocorrência de três elementos: barco, praia, areia (e outras entidades como animais, conchas e despojos do mar). Assim, com a intenção de procurar as declinações poéticas destes elementos, destacaremos nove poemas para análise, nos quais se pretende explorar o uso da metáfora da viagem por mar e a transição entre dois elementos, terra e água. A atividade poética das autoras é realizada em três paisagens geográficas e sociais diferentes – Brasil, Moçambique e Portugal – nas quais elaboram temas comuns como a fugacidade do tempo e a errância do sujeito lírico, configurando um espaço comum não só na utilização da língua portuguesa, mas também no elemento aquático. Neste sentido, este estudo visa contribuir com a construção de um diálogo intertextual e temático entre as três autoras, tendo em conta os estudos do filósofo Gaston Bachelard sobre a fenomenologia do espaço em poesia e do imaginário literário ligado à água. Barco, praia, areia, criaturas marinhas e despojos do mar são potentes canais metafóricos, capazes de fornecer uma primeira proposta de análise temática ligada à água e aos elementos comuns entre as três autoras. O objetivo é criar um potencial impulso para estudos futuros sobre este e outros carateres comuns na obra poética de Cecília, Glória e Sophia.
Maximizing Processing Value with Selective Handling Strategies: An Analysis of Soybeans Received at Iowa Elevators
Authors: Barr Bennett E. , Hurburgh Charles R. , Mosher Gretchen A.
Published: August 2021

Highlights

Levels of protein and oil influence the marketability of soybeans

Geographic differences in soybeans have economic implications for grain elevators

Random errors in the receiving and analysis process mask these differences

For soybeans to be marketed on protein and oil levels, errors in handling and analysis must be addressed

Abstract
. A better ability to understand and use geographic variations in protein and oil is one way to maximize the value potential of soybeans for handlers and processors. An Iowa cooperative had been sourcing soybeans for processing from nearby elevator locations and wanted to know whether this strategy was maximizing the net processing value of the soybeans. Random and systematic errors from testing and measurement instruments also impact marketing decisions and were investigated as part of this project. During the Fall 2018 soybean harvest, soybean samples were collected from 32 country elevator locations belonging to one Iowa-based cooperative which has its own soybean processing plant. Samples were analyzed using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR), and protein and oil content data were entered into an Estimated Processing Value (EPV) model to determine value differences of soybeans among elevator locations. Results showed substantial variability among locations that represented a $0.23/bushel EPV spread. No significant variation was found in soybean quality over the harvest season, suggesting that marketing decisions can be made at the beginning of the season.

To determine the incidence of random errors, a simulated Excel-based model was used with three test cases. The introduction of random error lowered value gaps between locations, which made the discrimination of high-value locations from average or low-value locations difficult. Although protein and oil measurement with the NIR instrument was feasible even on busy harvest season days, the validity of marketing decisions using these data depended highly on the error involved in sample analysis. Future studies should identify specific sources of error and attempt to eliminate them. Specifically, one of the largest sources of error in a commodity-based market system is in the measuring units. The ability to isolate and quantify measurement error will improve the capability of the commodity-based soybean market system to focus trade decisions on end use traits, maximizing soybean value and providing incentive for improvement. Keywords: Error analysis, Grain elevators, Selective handling, Soybean processing, Soybean value.
Percepções sobre a importância da educação interprofissional na formação dos profissionais de saúde: relato de experiência de um grupo do PET–Saúde/Interprofissionalidade
Authors: Lima Witória Lúcia dos Santos , Torreão Priscila Alves , Santos Joice Silva , Cunha Karina Maia , Nascimento Rita de Cássia de Sousa , Anunciação Leilane Lacerda , Coutinho Naluse Anne Silva
Published: August 2021

O processo de educação interprofissional em saúde acontece quando duas ou mais profissões trabalham em conjunto, aprendendo entre si, com a outra e sobre a outra. Com o intuito de desenvolver o trabalho colaborativo e almejando melhorias na qualidade da assistência em saúde, especialmente no que tange ao contexto do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), o Programa de Educação para o Trabalho em Saúde (PET-Saúde), articulado com instituições de ensino superior e instituições públicas de saúde, prepara e forma profissionais com a atenção voltada para o trabalho coletivo em serviços do SUS. Para que isso de fato aconteça, leva-se em consideração a realidade e necessidade de saúde de uma dada regiãoonde esses profissionais vão atuar diretamente, bem como, uma sólida formação metodológica prévia sobre o assunto. Este relato de experiência demonstra a contribuição do PET-Saúde na formação de estudantes de diversas áreas da saúde daUniversidade Estadual de Feira de Santana e no desenvolvimento de ações práticas frente a uma dada comunidade, ações essas fundamentadas nos princípios da interprofissionalidade e do trabalho em equipe. AbstractThe process of interprofessional health education happens when two or more professions work together, learning among themselves, with the other and about the other. In order to develop collaborative work and aiming for improvements in the quality of health care, especially with regard to context of Unified Health System, the Education Program for Health Work (EPHW), articulated with health institutions, prepares and trains professionals with a focus on collective work in these services. For this actually happen, the reality and the health needs of a given region, where these professionals will work directly, are taken into account, as well as a solid prior methodological training on the subject. This experience report demonstrates the contribution of EPHW/Interprofessionality in the training of students from different areas of health by the State University of Feira de Santana and in the development of practical actions before a given community. These actions are based on the principles of interprofessionality and team work.
The design of the arrangement of evacuation routes on a passenger ship using the method of genetic algorithms
Authors: Łozowicka Dorota
Published: August 2021

The article concerns the problem of evacuation from passenger ships. It is important because it has not yet been possible to eliminate all the hazards associated with sea travel. In this paper, a concept of a method allowing to determine the arrangement of evacuation routes, for which evacuation time would be minimal, was presented. The genetic algorithm method was used in the calculations, and an original method of coding the considered problem was proposed. Sample calculations were performed to verify the correctness of the proposed algorithm. The results of applying the developed method to calculate the evacuation time on a real passenger ship are presented.
Atendimento Odontopediatrico na Estratégia Saúde da Família: Uma Revisão de Literatura / Pediatric Dental Care in the Family Health Strategy
Authors: Alves Hada Ramos Carvalho , Pinchemel Edite Novais Borges
Published: August 2021

Introdução: A cárie dentária e a doença periodontal são condições presentes na população brasileira, como observado no SB Brasil 2010. Condição que interfere sobre a qualidade de vida. Diante dessa realidade, a ESB no SUS desenvolve papel fundamental para mudança, com uma atenção integral. Objetivo: Abordar, por meio de uma revisão de literatura, as principais intervenções realizadas na ESF, com a finalidade de promover e prevenir problemas bucais em crianças. Metodologia: Foi realizada uma seleção de trabalhos publicados que abordam a temática estudada, incluindo estudos em português, inglês e espanhol, publicados nos últimos 10 anos, exceto para documentos governamentais e artigos considerados clássicos. Considerações finais: A importância do acompanhamento odontológico, ainda durante a infância, é abordada na literatura e evidenciada no contexto real. Assim, investir nos primeiros cuidados de saúde bucal reflete em menores custos futuros, ademais, influencia na saúde geral ao longo de uma vida.
Práticas Interventivas do Psicólogo Escolar na Escolarização de Crianças com Autismo: Uma Revisão de Literatura / Interventive Practices Of School Psychologists in Schooling of Children with Autism: A literature Review
Authors: Pessoa Emilly Marinho , Aguiar Karoline Giele Martins de
Published: August 2021

O Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) trata-se de uma deficiência de desenvolvimento que causa prejuízos na comunicação e na interação social do indivíduo. Por conta disso, é essencial a intervenção de uma equipe qualificada para o desenvolvimento dessas áreas, incluindo o psicólogo escolar para auxiliar na escolarização de crianças com autismo. Para o levantamento de dados, foram utilizadas as bases de dados CAPES, Lilacs, PePSIC e SciELO, com trabalhos publicados entre os anos de 2016 e 2021. O estudo trata-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica de natureza qualitativa, a partir de uma revisão de literatura, com o enfoque exploratório, tendo como objetivo identificar na literatura as intervenções do psicólogo escolar voltadas para a escolarização de crianças portadoras de TEA. Os resultados sugerem que a presença do psicólogo escolar é benéfica para a escolarização de crianças com autismo, além disso, é essencial para a instrumentalização dos agentes educacionais com relação ao transtorno.
Análise de Matrizes Curriculares de Cursos de Direito do Interior do Estado do Tocantins, Brasil / Analysis of Curriculum Matrices of Law Courses in the State of Tocantins, Brazil
Authors: Zaminhan Rogério Borba
Published: August 2021

Resumo: O presente estudo objetivou uma análise verificação das matrizes curriculares de duas faculdades de Direito do interior do Estado do Tocantins (TO) quanto à existência de disciplinas e conteúdos específicos sobre o cumprimento de alguns dos direitos sociais previstos no art. 6º da Constituição Federal. A inexistência de disciplinas especificas sobre direito público em nível de graduação na Faculdade Integrada de Ensino Superior de Colinas do Tocantins (FIESC) foi a principal justificativa. Dessa forma, foi realizada a verificação detalhada na matriz curricular dessa Faculdade e sua mantenedora UNIESP, que oferece o curso de Direito em outras localidades, porém, com matriz curricular exatamente igual à oferecida na cidade do interior do Tocantins, na região Norte do país. Os resultados demonstraram que cada um dos currículos das instituições pesquisadas, representa um discurso produzido na intersecção entre diferentes discursos sociais e culturais que, ao mesmo tempo, reafirmam sua teoria da necessidade de recriar um novo discurso.
Separating disease and health for indirect reference intervals
Authors: Sikaris Kenneth A.
Published: August 2021

The indirect approach to defining reference intervals operates ‘a posteriori’, on stored laboratory data. It relies on being able to separate healthy and diseased populations using one or both of clinical techniques or statistical techniques. These techniques are also fundamental in a priori, direct reference interval approaches. The clinical techniques rely on using clinical data that is stored either in the electronic health record or within the laboratory database, to exclude patients with possible disease. It depends on the investigators understanding of the data and the pathological impacts on tests. The statistical technique relies on identifying a dominant, apparently healthy, typically Gaussian distribution, which is unaffected by the overlapping populations with higher (or lower) results. It depends on having large databases to give confidence in the extrapolation of the narrow portion of overall distribution representing unaffected individuals. The statistical issues involved can be complex, and can result in unintended bias, particularly when the impacts of disease and the physiological variations in the data are under appreciated.
Anthropomorphic Symbols on Neolithic Vessels from Puglia
Authors: Aprile Giorgia , Tiberi Ida
Published: August 2021

In Puglia, human representations on vessels were widespread from the Early Neolithic. Some of these have been interpreted as faces, but they could also be representations of the entire body complete with torso, arms and legs: these include some recently studied symbols from Grotta dei Cervi, which have been compared with others from Grotta delle Veneri, whose published descriptions are open to revision. From this starting point, the scope of the research was expanded to include all documented anthropomorphic symbols on Neolithic vessels from south-east Italy, taking account of their chronology, origin and context. It was possible to establish that in the sixth millennium BC, there were three different categories of human representation in Puglia: vessels decorated with human faces (face vessels), vessels decorated with whole-body human figures and vessels in the shape of human beings (anthropomorphic vessels). Some faces include all elements, while others have just some of them (e.g. the nose). In addition, some faces have extra elements such as bands or bundles of lines that can be interpreted as tattoos, beards, ornaments or clothes. The symbols may be representations of praying figures, dancers, high status or powerful members of the community, ancestors and even gods, who were tasked with either protecting the community or acting as an intermediary between the community offering the vessel and the deity of the underworld. This study examines the presence of these artefacts in settlements, caves and other cult sites, with the aim of describing this distinctive phenomenon that was particularly characteristic of Puglia during the Early Neolithic.
Taking power seriously – A holistic approach to assessing the international distribution of power
Authors:   Doctoral School of Earth Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Pécs, Faust Anita
Published: August 2021

The literature of international relations and political geography agrees that world order is in transition. Some claim that power is shifting east, others argue that American leadership is renewing, still others think that a post-polar world is emerging. Despite the debate, no principled approach to assessing the distribution of power has been proposed. Arguments regarding the evolution of world order have come up against the usual stumbling blocks of measuring power. Relying on the meta-analysis of the general definitions of power, a theoretical framework is derived, identifying factors that turn passive strengths into dynamic power. Putting theory to test, the practical notion of power is provided based on the content analysis of the national security strategies of the US issued in the post-Cold War period. The factors identified in the two analyses overlap significantly. A holistic approach is proposed using the systemic qualities that distinguish power from strengths and resources.
News Related to the Association of Canadian Map Libraries and Archives
Authors: Dodsworth Eva
Published: August 2021

News about the Association, including AGM minutes, Awards and Carto Conference abstracts
Mechanisms for overcoming the social exclusion of the elderly people
Authors:   H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University 29, Alchevsky Str., Kharkov, 610078, Ukraine, Shepelenko I. P.
Published: August 2021

Based on a theoretical analysis of the older generation’s problems and a longitudinal sociological study conducted by the author, the article proposes effective mechanisms of social practice to overcome the social exclusion of the elderly. It is emphasized that scientific research of the social problems of the elderly in Ukraine is caused by the rapid growth of this part of the population over the past fifty years, the need to overcome their social exclusion in current historical conditions and the view of older people as independent subjects of social and historical action. Based on the modern areas of scientific reflection on the changing social roles of older people (the theory of active ageing, the theory of separation and the theory of successful ageing), an attempt is made to build a model of overcoming social exclusion of the elderly in the theory of successful ageing. The author describes the contradictory situation in the Ukrainian society under the influence of public opinion and mass media. On the one hand, there is the uncertainty of social and personal identification of older people, because of which a significant proportion of this social group considers itself quite active to perform various economic and social functions. On the other hand, members of the 60+ generation increasingly feel limited in rights, unclaimed and devalued, state the presence of low self-esteem due to latent or overt ageism on the part of society. The conducted sociological research revealed the vectors of effective inclusive social practice for the elderly people in the public organization “Gardeners’ Club” in Kharkiv, which unites people following their vital interests, values, and behaviour patterns. The study results confirmed the hypothesis of the possibility of building a model for overcoming the social exclusion of the elderly on the positions of the theory of success, included in society ageing.
The altruism and volunteering: aspects of interconnection in social behaviour
Authors:   Donetsk National Technical University 2, Shуbankova square, Pokrovsk, 85300, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Fomina O. O. , Olentsevych N. V. ,   Kyiv National Linguistic University 73, Velyka Vasylkivska Str., Kyiv, 03150, Ukrain
Published: August 2021

The article dwells upon the study of altruism as a special type of economic behaviour of society. The lack of a well-established approach to determine the role of altruism in economic relations and understand it as a phenomenon of economic behaviour that goes beyond the traditional concept of methodological individualism led to the formation of purpose and subject area of research. The article aims to clarify the economic essence of altruism and establish its impact on the expansion of volunteering in society. The subject of the study is the general principles and forms of altruistic behaviour, their compliance with the postulates of the economic theory of exchange and the impact on the formation of a general model of economic behaviour of society. General scientific research methods – theoretical generalisation, scientific abstraction, statistical observations (processing of secondary statistics), were used to obtain data. The economic essence of the category of altruism in the system of relations of exchange is specified based on systematisation of scientific approaches to the definition of the essence of altruism in economic and social research. It was found that altruism is one of the manifestations of the social type of economic behaviour, which occurs under the influence of social processes, the formation of civil society, increasing social responsibility. The authors defined socio-economic content of the altruistic volunteering as a form of economic behaviour shows its relationship with the charity. The place of Ukraine in the world rating of charity (World Giving Index) was investigated. The World Giving Index and the Human Development Index are compared. The paper reveals the existence of an interconnection between the Index of Charity (Giving Index) and the degree of inequality in the country (income, education, life expectancy) which is considered when determining the Human Development Index. The role of volunteering in the development of Ukrainian society is determined. Paper concludes that it is necessary to improve the state’s economic policy to provide support and expansion of the volunteering positive effect.
Формирование кроны кедра сибирского за 12-летний период после декапитации (пригородная зона г. Красноярска)
Authors: Grishlov Dmitriy , Bratilova Natalia , Matveeva Rimma , Butorova Olga
Published: August 2021

Показаны особенности формирования кроны кедра сибирского (Pinus sibirica Du Tour) после декапитации, произрастающего на плантации «Метеостанция» в Учебно-опытном лесхозе Караульного лесничества в условиях юга Средней Сибири. Объектом исследований являлась 54-летняя плантация кедра сибирского, выращенная  из семян, заготовленных в 1964 г. в Лениногорском лесхозе (Республика Казахстан). Декапитация проведена у деревьев 42-летнего возраста в 2005 г. с оставлением ствола высотой 1,4-1,7 м. Верхняя часть кроны удалена на 50,0-66,7%. В 2017 г. деревья достигли высоты 5,6-9,1 м. Количество лидирующих побегов, заменивших центральный, составило 3-7 шт., длина которых за 12-летний период достигла 4,0-7,6 м. Деревья с диаметром ствола 12-18 см имели по 3-4, с диаметром 20-26 см – по 6-7 шт. лидирующих побега. Установлено, что уровень изменчивости высоты деревьев низкий; прироста побегов, диаметра ствола – средний, количества лидирующих побегов – высокий. Наибольшей высотой (9,1 м) отличалось дерево № 4-98, превосходя другие особи на 8,3-62,5%. Сопоставлено количество боковых ветвей, образовавшихся на лидирующих побегах за 5 лет (2013-2017 гг.). Отмечено, что их средний прирост за исследуемый период находился в пределах 23,6-45,5 см. Между диаметром ствола и числом лидирующих побегов коэффициент корреляции (r) равен 0,619; числом лидирующих побегов и количеством сформированных боковых ветвей спустя 7-12 лет после декапитации – 0,770, диаметром ствола при обрезке и высотой деревьев после 12 лет декапитации – 0,738.
Стиглі букові деревостани у різних категоріях лісів рівнинної частини України
Authors: Myklush Stepan , Myklush Yuriy , Havryliuk Serhii , Debryniuk Iurii , Savchyn Volodymyr
Published: August 2021

За матеріалами обліку лісового фонду визначено площі стиглих букових насаджень у виділених лісовпорядкуванням 21 категорії лісів та лісових ділянок. Встановлено, що понад 57% стиглих деревостанів за площею зосереджено в експлуатаційних лісах та 15,7% – у лісогосподарській частині зелених зон. Стиглі букові насадження ростуть у букових, дубових, ялицевих та соснових типах лісу, але переважають в умовах свіжої грабової бучини займаючи понад 10 тис. га та вологої грабової бучини – 8,5 тис га. Насадження формуються за частки бука лісового у складі від 2 до 10 одиниць. В окремих регіонах поряд з буком у складі беруть участь дуб звичайний, ялиця біла, сосна звичайна, а супутниками найчастіше є граб звичайний, клени явір та гостролистий, береза повисла, осика. В експлуатаційних лісах зосереджено  понад 52% чистих за складом деревостанів як за площею так і за кількістю ділянок. Найпоширенішими є насадження з відносною повнотою 0,5, що охоплюють площу майже 7,4 тис. га (1762 ділянки) та з повнотою 0,7, площа яких 7,3 тис. га, і які ростуть на 1150 ділянках. Найвищою продуктивністю стиглі букові лісостани характеризуються в лісогосподарській частині лісів зелених зон, де їхні запаси в окремих насадженнях сягають 590-661 м3∙га-1.  

Виконання буковими насадженнями різнопланових функцій потребує застосування лісогосподарських заходів, які найповніше відповідають меті господарювання, постійному збереженню лісового середовища, посиленню виконання насадженнями визначених функцій, вчасному та якісному природному відновленню лісових ділянок. У більшості категорій лісів і лісових ділянок, зокрема, у рекреаційно-оздоровчих лісах і лісах, що виконують екологічні та охоронні функції, вимагається здійснення заходів для поступового переформування одновікових букових лісостанів у різновікові складної структури.
Un ensayo en el exilio: Pedro Salinas y el Cantar de Mío Cid
Authors: Moreyra Carvalho Mayra
Published: August 2021

El artículo se dedica al examen del ensayo “El Cantar del Mío Cid: poema de la honra”, de Pedro Salinas, publicado en la Revista Universidad Nacional de Colombia en 1945. El ensayo sobre los versos medievales castellanos articula la reflexión del poeta sobre su condición de exiliado y su concepción de la tradición literaria. Nuestra propuesta de discusión trata de comprender por qué Salinas vuelve al Cantar en el exilio, de qué manera se vincula a los versos medievales como hombre y como poeta y cuáles son las implicaciones de su elección de la forma híbrida y libre del ensayo.