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Digital Empirical Research of Influencing Factors of Musical Emotion Classification Based on Pleasure-Arousal Musical Emotion Fuzzy Model
Authors: He Jing-Xian , Zhou Li , Liu Zhen-Tao , Hu Xin-Yue ,   School of Arts and Communication, China University of Geosciences 388 Lumo Road, Hongshan District, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China,   School of Danyang Normal, Zhenjiang College No.518 Changxiang West Avenue, College Park, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu 212000, China,   School of Automation, China University of Geosciences 388 Lumo Road, Hongshan District, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China,   Hubei Key Laboratory of Advanced Control and Intelligent Automation for Complex Systems Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
Published: December 2020

In recent years, with the further breakthrough of artificial intelligence theory and technology, as well as the further expansion of the Internet scale, the recognition of human emotions and the necessity for satisfying human psychological needs in future artificial intelligence technology development tendencies have been highlighted, in addition to physical task accomplishment. Musical emotion classification is an important research topic in artificial intelligence. The key premise of realizing music emotion classification is to construct a musical emotion model that conforms to the characteristics of music emotion recognition. Currently, three types of music emotion classification models are available: discrete category, continuous dimensional, and music emotion-specific models. The pleasure-arousal music emotion fuzzy model, which includes a wide range of emotions compared with other models, is selected as the emotional classification system in this study to investigate the influencing factor for musical emotion classification. Two representative emotional attributes, i.e., speed and strength, are used as variables. Based on test experiments involving music and non-music majors combined with questionnaire results, the relationship between music properties and emotional changes under the pleasure-arousal model is revealed quantitatively.
Traffic Flow Prediction Model Based on Drivers’ Cognition of Road Network
Authors: Li Songjiang ,   School of Computer Science and Technology, Changchun University of Science and Technology No.7186 Weixing Road, Chaoyang, Changchun, Jilin 130022, China, An Wen , Wang Peng
Published: December 2020

The traditional traffic flow prediction method is based on data modeling, when emergencies occur, it is impossible to accurately analyze the changes in traffic characteristics. This paper proposes a traffic flow prediction model (BAT-GCN) which is based on drivers’ cognition of the road network. Firstly, drivers can judge the capacity of different paths by analyzing the travel time in the road network, which bases on the drivers’ cognition of road network space. Secondly, under the condition that the known road information is obtained, people through game decision-making for different road sections to establish the probability model of path selection; Finally, drivers obtain the probability distribution of different paths in the regional road network and build the prediction model by combining the spatiotemporal directed graph convolution neural network. The experimental results show that the BAT-GCN model reduces the prediction error compared with other baseline models in the peak period.
Design and Analysis of New Asynchronous Motor Type for Electric Vehicle
Authors: Yan Yong , Wang Shimin , Yang Taotao , Meng Xiangyu ,   Zaozhuang Vocational College of Science and Technology Tengzhou, Shandong, China,   Shandong University of Technology Zibo, Shandong, China
Published: December 2020

Based on the dynamic characteristics of electric vehicles, this study describes the use of existing basic parameters of a specific electric vehicle to optimize the performance parameters of an asynchronous motor. In addition, a theoretical reference of such an asynchronous motor is provided.
Automatic Generation of Multidestination Routes for Autonomous Wheelchairs
Authors: Mori Yusuke ,   Graduate School of Informatics, Nagoya University Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 464-8603, Japan, Nagao Katashi
Published: December 2020

To solve the problem of autonomously navigating multiple destinations, which is one of the tasks in the Tsukuba Challenge 2019, this paper proposes a method for automatically generating the optimal travel route based on costs associated with routes. In the proposed method, the route information is generated by playing back the acquired driving data to perform self-localization, and the self-localization log is stored. In addition, the image group of road surfaces is acquired from the driving data. The costs of routes are generated based on texture analysis of the road surface image group and analysis of the self-localization log. The cost-added route information is generated by combining the costs calculated by the two methods, and by assigning the combined costs to the route. The minimum-cost multidestination route is generated by conducting a route search using cost-added route information. Then, we evaluated the proposed method by comparing it with the method of generating the route using only the distance cost. The results confirmed that the proposed method generates travel routes that account for safety when the autonomous wheelchair is being driven.
Toward Autonomous Garbage Collection Robots in Terrains with Different Elevations
Authors: Miyagusuku Renato ,   Graduate School of Engineering, Utsunomiya University 7-1-2 Yoto, Utsunomiya, Tochigi 321-8585, Japan, Arai Yuki , Kakigi Yasunari , Takebayashi Takumi , Fukushima Akinori , Ozaki Koichi
Published: December 2020

The practical application of robotic technologies can significantly reduce the burden on human workers, which is particularly important when considering the declining birthrates and aging populations in Japan and around the world. In this paper, we present our work toward realizing one such application, namely outdoor autonomous garbage collection robots. We address issues related to outdoor garbage recognition and autonomous navigation (mapping, localization, and re-localization) in crowded outdoor environments and areas with different terrain elevations. Our approach was experimentally validated in real urban settings during the Nakanoshima Challenge and Nakanoshima Challenge – Extra Challenge, where we managed to complete all tasks.
Autonomous Mobile Robot for Outdoor Slope Using 2D LiDAR with Uniaxial Gimbal Mechanism
Authors: Hara Shunya , Shimizu Toshihiko , Konishi Masanori , Yamamura Ryotaro , Ikemoto Shuhei ,   Kobe City College of Technology 8-3 Gakuen-Higashimachi, Nishi-ku, Kobe 651-2194, Japan,   Graduate School of Life Science and Systems Engineering, Kyusyu Institute of Technology 2-4 Hibikino, Wakamatsu, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 808-0196, Japan
Published: December 2020

The Nakanoshima Challenge is a contest for developing sophisticated navigation systems of robots for collecting garbage in outdoor public spaces. In this study, a robot named Navit(oo)n is designed, and its performance in public spaces such as city parks is evaluated. Navit(oo)n contains two 2D LiDAR scanners with uniaxial gimbal mechanism, improving self-localization robustness on a slope. The gimbal mechanism adjusts the angle of the LiDAR scanner, preventing erroneous ground detection. We evaluate the navigation performance of Navit(oo)n in the Nakanoshima and its Extra Challenges.
Outdoor Human Detection with Stereo Omnidirectional Cameras
Authors: Tanaka Shunya ,   Osaka Institute of Technology 1-45 Chayamachi, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8568, Japan, Inoue Yuki
Published: December 2020

An omnidirectional camera can simultaneously capture all-round (360°) environmental information as well as the azimuth angle of a target object or person. By configuring a stereo camera set with two omnidirectional cameras, we can easily determine the azimuth angle of a target object or person per camera on the image information captured by the left and right cameras. A target person in an image can be localized by using a region-based convolutional neural network and the distance measured by the parallax in the combined azimuth angles.
The University of Tokyo: Corporate Sponsored Research Program “Construction System Management for Innovation”
Authors: Nagatani Keiji ,   School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan [Received April 30, 2020], Yamashita Atsushi , Ozawa Kazumasa
Published: December 2020

In October 2018, a Corporate Sponsored Research Program, called “Construction System Management for Innovation,” was established at the School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo. The purposes of this program are (1) to research and develop a system to realize “i-Construction,” which can improve productivity in the construction sites by utilizing technology, and (2) to develop professionals who practice this system. This article provides a brief preface on the policies, research themes, seminars, and future targets of the program.
Arbitrary Viewpoint Visualization for Teleoperated Hydraulic Excavators
Authors: Nagano Tatsuki , Yajima Ryosuke , Hamasaki Shunsuke , Nagatani Keiji , Moro Alessandro , Okamoto Hiroyuki , Yamauchi Genki , Hashimoto Takeshi , Yamashita Atsushi , Asama Hajime ,   The University of Tokyo 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan,   RITECS Inc. 3-5-11 Shibasaki-cho, Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo 190-0023, Japan,   Public Works Research Institute 1-6 Minamihara, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki 300-2621, Japan
Published: December 2020

In this paper, we propose a visualization system for the teleoperation of excavation works using a hydraulic excavator. An arbitrary viewpoint visualization system is a visualization system that enables teleoperators to observe the environment around a machine by combining multiple camera images. However, when applied to machines with arms (such as hydraulic excavators), a part of the field of view is shielded by the image of the excavator’s arm; hence, an occlusion occurs behind the arm. Furthermore, it is difficult for teleoperators to understand the three-dimensional (3D) condition of the excavating point because the current system approximates the surrounding environment with a predetermined shape. To solve these problems, we propose two methods: (1) a method to reduce the occluded region and expand the field of view, and (2) a method to measure and integrate the 3D information of the excavating point to the image. In addition, we conduct experiments using a real hydraulic excavator, and we demonstrate that an image with sufficient accuracy can be presented in real-time.
Development of a Robot Simulator for Decommissioning Tasks Utilizing Remotely Operated Robots
Authors: Suzuki Kenta ,   Japan Atomic Energy Agency 1-22 Nakamaru, Yamadaoka, Naraha, Futaba, Fukushima 979-0513, Japan, Kawabata Kuniaki
Published: December 2020

This paper describes the development of a robot simulator for remote decommissioning tasks using remotely operated robots at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station of the Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings. The robot simulator was developed to provide a remote operation training environment to ensure operator proficiency. The developed simulator allows for the calculation of physical aspects, such as the hydrodynamics of a remotely operated vehicle and the aerodynamics of an unmanned aerial vehicle. A disturbed camera view presented to an operator can be generated by setting parameters such as transparency, color, distortion, and noise. We implemented a communication failure emulator on the simulator in addition to functionalities for calculating the integral dose and generating the gamma camera image. We discuss the functional requirements and introduce the implemented functionalities. The simulator was built using the developed functions and can be executed integrally.
Medium-Term Clinical and Radiographic Results of an All-Polyethylene, Pegged, Bone-Ingrowth Glenoid Component
Authors: Borbas Paul , Taylor David McD. , Lee Steven , Wijeratna Malin , Hoy Gregory , Evans Matthew C.
Published: December 2020

We previously reported the mean 4-year outcomes of anatomic total shoulder replacement using an all-polyethylene, pegged, hybrid-fixation (bone ingrowth and cement) glenoid component. In the present study, we report on that patient cohort after another 4 years of follow-up (mean, 101 months; range, 77 to 146 months). At that time, the median American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score was 92 points (interquartile range [IQR], 81.7 to 98.3) and the median Oxford Shoulder Score was 47 points (IQR, 41 to 48). Osseointegration, demonstrated by bone ingrowth between the flanges on the central peg as seen on coronal computed tomography (CT), was complete in 75% of the shoulders, partial in 21%, and absent in 4%. There were radiolucent lines at the bone-prosthesis interface on CT, with a median Yian score of 1 (IQR, 0 to 2; range, 0 to 18). The conclusion in the present study was that shoulder arthroplasty with an all-polyethylene, hybrid-fixation (bone ingrowth and cement) pegged glenoid component has durable clinical and radiographic outcomes at medium-term follow-up.

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Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
First molecular insights into the infection process provoked by Neofusicoccum parvum in Liquidambar styraciflua and the identification of new cysteine-rich proteins in both organisms
Authors: Vázquez-Avendaño Rebeca , Rodríguez-Haas José Benjamín , Velázquez-Delgado Hugo , Rosas-Saito Greta Hanako , Hernández-Domínguez Eric Edmundo , Sánchez-Rangel Diana
Published: December 2020

Background Neofusicoccum parvum belongs to the Botryosphaeriaceae family, which groups endophytic and latent pathogens of woody plants responsible for diseases such as cankers, dieback and blight. It is a widespread pathogen with a broad host range, including agricultural, horticultural and forestry plants; therefore, it is relevant to characterize the molecular mechanisms involved in the disease caused by this pathogen. This work reports for the first time N. parvum as a pathogen of Liquidambar styraciflua. We established an in vitro pathosystem using foliar tissue to characterize the infection process through scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Because cysteine-rich proteins (CysRPs) have been studied for their important functions in plant-pathogen interactions, new CysRPs were identified for these organisms, and mRNA expression of these proteins was analyzed at early time points during the interaction.Results 24 hours post infection, the pathogen caused visible symptoms, and microscopic analysis at 16 days post infection revealed the presence of N. parvum pycnidia embedded in L. styraciflua leaf tissue. For both organisms, two databases with transcriptomic and genomic information were analyzed, and five new CysRPs were identified for each organism. The length varied between 95 and 204 amino acids, and in silico analysis revealed that all the proteins are potentially secreted. The search for conserved domains and phylogenetic analyses revealed that all the proteins are novel, including two of N. parvum that present the well-known CFEM domain. RT-qPCR analysis was conducted at 24 and 72 hours post infection, and the results showed changes in the levels of CysRP mRNAs for both the plant and the fungus at early stages during the interaction.Conclusions N. parvum was identified for the first time as a pathogen of L. styraciflua, and this work presents an approach to comprehensively understand the molecular mechanisms involved in this interaction, highlighting the potential involvement of CysRPs of both organisms under this biotic stress.
Fundamental assumptions as predictors of psychological hardiness of students with disabilities
Authors: Kuprieieva Olga , Traverse Tetiana , Serdiuk Liudmyla , Chykhantsova Olena , Shamych Oleksandr
Published: December 2020

The article describes the psychological study determining the factors that support fundamental assumptions of students with disabilities. We have determined correlations between psychological hardiness of students with disabilities and their system of fundamental assumptions; beliefs in the benevolence of the surrounding world and people, in the meaningfulness of some events, in a chance to build successfully one’s own life and in one’s own luck have a significant influence on psychological hardiness. The predictors of psychological hardiness of students with disabilities are: positive interactions with the outside world; self-acceptance as a conscious acceptance of various aspects of one’s own personality; personal autonomy, which allows an individual to independently determine their own behaviour, assess adequately their capabilities and resist external influences.
RELATION OF VERTIGO, DIZZINESS, AND IMBALANCE WITH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, EXERCISE CAPACITY, ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN PERIPHERAL VESTIBULAR HYPOFUNCTION
Authors: APAYDIN Yasemin , GÜCLÜ-GÜNDÜZ Arzu , GÜNDÜZ Bülent , KABİŞ Burak , ÖZKUL Çağla , ÖZKAN Taşkın , TUTAR Hakan
Published: December 2020

Purpose: Vertigo (V), dizziness (D), and imbalance cause functional limitation and participation in peripheral vestibular hypofunction (PVH). The aim was to investigate the relation of V, D, imbalance, with physical activity, exercise capacity, activities of daily living (ADL), and quality of life (QoL) in patients with PVH. Methods: Thirty-nine subjects with and 32 without PVH were included. The V and D severity and frequency using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), balance using Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction and Balance (M-CTSIB), and Activity Specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC) were assessed. Physical activity using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and functional exercise capacity using the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) were evaluated. ADL using the Vestibular Disorders ADL Scale (VADL) and QoL using the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) were determined. Results: M-CTSIB, ABC, IPAQ, 6MWT, VADL, and DHI were lower in patients with PVH as compared to the control group (p<0.05). V-severity and -frequency were related to IPAQ (r=-0.602 and r=-0.321), VADL (r=0.626 and r=0.492), and DHI (r=0.640 and r=0.578, respectively, p<0.05). Both D-severity and -frequency was correlated with IPAQ (r=-0.493 and r=-0.487), VADL (r=0.565 and r=0.408), and DHI (r=0.627 and r=0.566, respectively, p<0.05). V- and D-severity was associated with 6MWT (r=-0.339 and r=-0.336, respectively, p<0.05). When somatosensory and visual sensations decreased, the balance was correlated with 6MWT (r=-0.412), VADL (r=0.545), and DHI (r=0.422, p<0.05). Conclusion: The V, D, and imbalance are associated with physical activity level, functional exercise capacity, ADL, and QoL in PVH. Further study is needed to investigate the effects of vestibular rehabilitation programs to improve physical activity and functional exercise capacity.
RELIABILITY OF MAKE AND BREAK TESTS IN ASSESSING INTRINSIC FOOT MUSCLE STRENGTH USING A HANDHELD DYNAMOMETER IN HEALTHY YOUNG ADULTS
Authors: YAZICI Gökhan , VAROL Fatmagül , VOLKAN Melek , ÇITAKER Seyit
Published: December 2020

Purpose: The make and break tests are used in isometric muscle measurement via a handheld dynamometer. This study aimed to compare the reliability of intrinsic foot muscle strength assessment with break and make tests in healthy young adults. Methods: Seventy-five healthy adults completed the test-retest protocol with five days between tests. The maximal isometric strength measure of intrinsic foot muscles was measured during make/break tests using a handheld dynamometer. Test-retest reliability was calculated using intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC). Minimal detectable changes were calculated using standard error measurements. Results: According to the analysis, the strength results of the break test were higher in all muscles when compared to the make test (p<0.05). The strength measurements of the intrinsic foot muscles was found to have almost perfect test-retest reliability in the make and break test (ICC=0.938-0.986). Conclusion: Healthy adults showed stable test-retest results on all muscle strength measurements of the intrinsic foot muscles. The make and break test carried out usnig the handheld dynamometer is a reliable method for assessing intrinsic foot muscle strength in healthy adults. Both make and break tests are reliable measurements for the strength of intrinsic foot muscles.
Source identification and risk analysis of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in rainwater runoff from a manganese mine (south central Hunan, China)
Authors: Luo Xin , Ren Bozhi , Hursthouse Andrew S. , Jiang Feng , Deng Ren-jian , Wang Zhenghua
Published: December 2020

Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in manganese ore areas are prevalent in rainwater runoff and pose a major threat to human health. In this study, field investigation and geostatistical analysis methods of positive matrix factorization (PMF) and geographic information systems (GIS) were used to systematically study the pollution in rainwater runoff from a manganese mining area in Xiangtan, China, to evaluate source contributions for the health risk assessment of PTEs. The average concentrations (mg/L) of six PTEs were: 0.3357 (Mn), 0.0450 (Ni), 0.0106 (Cu), 0.0148 (Zn), 0.0068 (Cd) and 0.0390 (Pb). The coefficients of variation (CV) for Mn and Zn were >180% and >130%, with the other analytes having values below 70%. The GIS and PMF analysis produced more refined spatial source apportionments, including mining, smelting, transportation, agricultural production and natural sources. The results of the health risk assessment showed that the non-carcinogenic risk was negligible, and the carcinogenic risk was potentially dangerous but acceptable for both adults and children. In addition, the children's total carcinogenic risk value was greater than that of adults, highlighting their vulnerability. This study demonstrates the potential of PMF to provide a framework to spatially prioritize treatment objectives within the mining region to improve environmental conditions.
Study on impedance size optimization of a one-way surge tank in a long-distance water supply system
Authors: Chen Xuyun , Zhang Jian , Yu Xiaodong , Chen Sheng , Shi Lin
Published: December 2020

The size of the impedance hole of the one-way surge tank will affect its protection against water hammer. In this paper, a mathematical model of one-way surge tank with impedance is established based on the characteristic line method. The pressure-reducing penetration formula of the one-way surge tank including impedance loss and the calculation formula of make-up water flow are deduced. Based on these formulas, the influence of impedance hole diameter ratio (ratio of impedance hole of one-way surge tank to diameter of water pipeline) on the water hammer protection effect is analyzed, and the reasonable value range of impedance hole diameter ratio is given. The correctness of the theoretical analysis results is verified by an engineering example. The results show that the pressure and flow relationship derived from the formula are consistent with the numerical simulation results. The penetration pressure drop of the one-way surge tank is inversely proportional to the impedance size. When the impedance hole diameter ratio is less than 0.2, the penetration pressure drop will cause serious negative pressure. The make-up water flow is proportional to the size of the impedance hole, and the make-up water volume should be reduced while ensuring that the pipeline has no negative pressure.
Application of multi-step approach for comprehensive identification of microplastic particles in diverse sediment samples
Authors: Konechnaya Olga , Schwanen Christina , Schwarzbauer Jan
Published: December 2020

The tremendous increase of plastic production, its intensive usage in packaging, as transport material, and the insufficient management of plastic garbage have led to a rise in microplastic particles as an anthropogenic contaminant in our environment. To develop appropriate management and remediation strategies for this global pollution problem, reliable and consistent analytical procedures for measuring plastics in the complex matrices need to be designed. The applicability of an easy, robust and fast multi-step approach was tested on three sediment samples from riverine, beach and backwater areas of varying origin, grain size and organic matter content, and is reported here. The optimized method included grain size fractionation, density separation and μ-FTIR analyses. Identification was based on two complementary methods of μ -FTIR measurements, the Image mode for small microplastics (<1 mm) and the ATR method for bigger (1–5 mm) particles. The analyses revealed the identification of several polymers in various grain sizes at different pollution levels. Major findings are the dominance of PET particles and the highest frequency of microplastic particles in the midsize fraction of 100–500 μm. Generally, the method was able to reliably detect microplastic particles in several grain size fractions and down to very low contamination levels of approximately. ten particles per 50 g of sediments with different organic matter content and various grain size characteristics. Moreover, the presented multi-step approach represents a fast, easy and less cost-effective method as an alternative to more expensive and time-consuming methods.
O ambiente carcerário e a ressocialização do sujeito
Authors: Teixeira Roberta Ramos , Niemeyer da Rocha Fátima
Published: December 2020

O presente artigo objetiva refletir a respeito da influência do ambiente carcerário no processo de ressocialização do sujeito que permaneceu aprisionado por algum período de tempo. A partir de uma revisão da literatura especializada no tema, também analisa como se dão as relações de poder dentro da instituição prisional e o trabalho realizado pela disciplina carcerária, o qual objetiva uma ressocialização de qualidade desse sujeito. No entanto, na maioria das vezes, essa ressocialização não acontece, devido as situações precárias em que se encontram os presídios, fazendo com que o encarcerado, ao se deparar com a sociedade, se encontre desambientado e despreparado para nela se reinserir, por se sentir excluído. Por isso, é importante que o cumprimento da pena ocorra de maneira humanizada, preservando os direitos desse sujeito dentro do cárcere, para a promoção de resultados satisfatórios tanto para o ex detento quanto para a sociedade na qual ele vai se inserir.
O Adolescente e o Processo de Hospitalização: a Psicologia construindo possibilidades
Authors: Carvas Nunes Soares Marcela , Vieira Ferreira Santos Michele Mariana
Published: December 2020

O presente trabalho objetiva demonstrar o impacto do processo de hospitalização para adolescentes, bem como em sua família e, até mesmo, à equipe multiprofissional que atuará com esse paciente. Compreender as vivências, mudanças desse ciclo vital – adolescência – e as transformações que a doença/internação traz aos sujeitos que experienciam esse momento, são de suma importância para que os profissionais possam atuar diante desse público. A partir deste, procura-se também, evidenciar o trabalho do psicólogo junto aos adolescentes no contexto hospitalar, visando acolher as demandas que possam apresentar sobre o processo saúde-doença, buscando, conjuntamente com seus protagonistas, maneiras de amenizar o sofrimento advindo com este cenário.
Valorização Docente na Carreira dos Professores dos Municípios de General Carneiro – Guamiranga e Mallet – PR
Authors: Oliveira Vanêssa de Cássia , Aparecida Vieira Guimarães Joseli , Kusznerik Cassiana , Ogg Jonson Gonçalves Victa
Published: December 2020

O objetivo principal do estudo é compreender se há ou não a valorização da carreira dos docentes nos municípios de General Carneiro, Guamiranga e Mallet – PR, abordando os aspectos de formação, último nível da tabela de vencimento e a variável do tempo que o professor leva para alcançar o último nível do plano de carreira. O trabalho tem como referências: Grochoska (2016), Masson e Moretti (2015) e Scheibe (2010). Realizamos o levantamento de dados sobre os municípios pelo Caderno do Instituto Paranaense de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (IPARDES) de 2020, tabelas salariais e os Planos de Carreira dos docentes das redes municipais disponibilizados pelas prefeituras. A metodologia é a descritiva bibliográfica e documental. As informações coletadas podem ser encontradas em sites oficiais, documentos disponibilizados pelas secretárias municipais de educação e prefeituras. Os resultados revelam a desvalorização da carreira docente nesses municípios. Apontamos a necessidade de ampliar a pesquisa, pois, os dados mostram outras fragilidades nos planos de carreira dos docentes das redes municipais pesquisados.
Perspectiva da família na visita domiciliar do enfermeiro ao idoso na Atenção Primária de Saúde
Authors: Ribeiro Wanderson Alves , Gomes Juliana de Lima , Oliveira Roberta Gomes Santos , Mourabr Larissa Meirelles de , Costa Raimunda  Farias Torres
Published: December 2020

Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo, exploratório, descritivo e de pesquisa de campo que objetivou em compreender a ótica da família frente à visita domiciliar do enfermeiro na atenção primaria: Repercussões do processo de envelhecimento do idoso. Para atender a lacuna do conhecimento, utilizaram-se artigos publicados em base de dados virtuais. Para tal utilizou-se a Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde, nas bases de informações LILACS e SCIELO com recorte temporal de 2010 a 2019. Como metodologia, após a aplicação da entrevista semiestruturada, buscou-se utilizar de forma sistemática a aplicação da técnica de análise de conteúdo alicerçada nas bases conceituais legitimadas na obra de Bardin. O número de sujeitos alcançados ao final da coleta de dados foi de 17 indivíduos e, posteriormente, emergiram três categorias: A avaliação do atendimento do enfermeiro na visita domiciliar na percepção do familiar; Relação a confiabilidade dos cuidados impostos pelo enfermeiro; e A dificuldade em entender as orientações do enfermeiro. Conclui-se que o familiar que cuida, precisa ter um acompanhamento periodicamente de acordo com a atenção necessária ao seu familiar, é importante que o enfermeiro esteja plenamente consciente não apenas de suas responsabilidades técnicas dentro da visita domiciliar, mas também de suas responsabilidades bióticas. Devemos salientar a necessidade de serviços de saúde abrangentes, não apenas curativos, mas também serviços que atendam às necessidades em termos de promoção da saúde, prevenção, reabilitação e tratamento de condições comuns. Pois um nível resolutivo de atenção primária de saúde é a base para o desenvolvimento de sistemas de saúde.
Relato de experiência sobre educação em saúde na escola: alimentação saudável e higiene pessoal
Authors: Silva Nascimento Gabrielle , Manço Resende João Victor , Barci Dutra da Costa Luanna , Lima da Silva Jorge Luiz , Murta Abreu Larissa , Lemos de Almeida Giulia
Published: December 2020

Introdução: o estudo tem por objetivo central descrever as vivências dos acadêmicos de enfermagem, durante o ensino teórico-prático da disciplina de saúde coletiva, explorando as contribuições das atividades de educação em saúde desenvolvidas no ambiente escolar. Materiais e métodos: estudo descritivo que se deu por meio de relato de experiência. A ação teve por finalidade abordar as temáticas sobre alimentação saudável e higiene pessoal com alunos do ensino fundamental. O público alvo foram crianças de oito a doze anos e as atividades ocorreram no primeiro trimestre de 2019, em três etapas. A primeira voltada para ambientação no cenário escolar, e reuniões externas para a elaboração do material e as duas últimas destinadas para a realização das atividades. Resultados: foram utilizadas técnicas de metodologias ativas, como quadro interativo e gincana. Na atividade de alimentação, foi identificado o grau de conhecimento sobre hábitos saudáveis das crianças. Com relação à higiene pessoal, foi perceptível o interesse e o aparecimento de dúvidas sobre o tema. Discussão: foi observada a importância da educação em saúde no ambiente escolar, dada a influência positiva do incentivo às práticas alimentares saudáveis e manutenção dos hábitos de higiene, a partir da utilização recursos lúdicos para adaptação da realidade. Conclusão: além de receberem informações, os alunos tiveram potencial de serem replicadores dos conhecimentos adquiridos nessas atividades, seja para suas famílias ou para a sociedade.

Palavras-chave: educação em saúde; alimentação escolar; higiene; saúde pública.
Doenças mentais relacionadas ao trabalho: um levantamento sobre a saúde da equipe de enfermagem
Authors: Veneu Anna Carolina Siqueira , Silva Jorge Luiz Lima da , Silva João Victor Lima , Brezolin Cristhian Antonio , Coutinho Gilvania Barreto Feitosa , Lima Vinicius Fonseca de
Published: December 2020

Introdução: o perfil do trabalho e dos trabalhadores modificou-se ao longo dos anos para se adaptar a introdução de novas tecnologias e juntamente com isso, houve intensificação do trabalho que foram determinantes do processo saúde-doença desses trabalhadores. Objetivo: descrever as principais doenças relacionadas ao trabalho que afetam a equipe de enfermagem no Brasil. Materiais e Métodos: trata-se de uma revisão integrativa, a busca foi realizada por meio de levantamento de periódicos nacionais nas bases de dados Lilacs (Literatura Latino-Americana, do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde) e Bdenf (Base de dados de Enfermagem),  Medline (Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online) e nas bibliotecas virtuais Scientific Eletronic Library Online, respeitando o limite temporal de 2010-2020. Resultados: a amostra foi composta de 12 artigos. Foi constatado que é necessário enfrentar o desafio de compreender os fenômenos em saúde mental e de lidar com situações complexas, dadas as múltiplas manifestações do sofrimento relacionado ao trabalho e suas diferenças e níveis. Conclusão: o quadro de adoecimento coletivo de enfermagem é alarmante, por conseguinte urge modificá-lo, através de estudos que busquem medidas de prevenção e enfrentamento dos agravos e riscos à saúde dos trabalhadores da equipe de enfermagem.
Cotidiano de mulheres colostomizadas e o impacto na sexualidade
Authors: Cruz Nathália da Silva , Taveira Lucia de Medeiros
Published: December 2020

Objetivo: Conhecera interferência no cotidiano e na expressão da sexualidade de mulheres comcolostomias. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma revisão descritiva, exploratória e qualitativa. Os dados foram coletados na base de dados BVS, Scielo e LILACS. Os critérios de inclusão para a realização do trabalho foram artigos brasileiros e estrangeiros publicados entre os anos de 2015 e 2019. Dessa forma, 9 artigos foram selecionados para interpretação, análise, discussão e estruturação deste trabalho. Resultados: Parte significante das mudanças concentra-se no controle fecal e de gases, tal como problemas na prática de atividades do dia a dia, no exercício profissional e em momentos de lazer. Quanto a sexualidade,a mulher colostomizadapode apresentar barreiras construídas por ela mesma, como os sentimentos de insegurança e vergonha do próprio corpo, resultantes do abalo psicológico ocasionado pela mudança da imagem corporal.Conclusão: É muito importante que sejam implementadas estratégias educativas para mulheres estomizadas e seus parceiros, a fim de que sejam auxiliados a superarem suas dificuldades, com o intuito de se tornarem capazes de vivenciar sua sexualidade e suas vidas de forma agradável.A equipe de enfermagem exerce papel fundamental no acompanhamento e assistência à essas pacientes, proporcionando o estímulo do autocuidado e fortalecimento da autoestima e reintegração social.
Processo de implantação da estratégia e-SUS Atenção Básica nas UBS do Distrito Federal - DF
Authors: Pereira Geiselane Batista da Silva , Taveira Lúcia de Medeiros
Published: December 2020

Introdução: A estratégia e-SUS AB é uma inovação tecnológica, “remetendo a um SUS eletrônico” que trabalha com coleta de dados de usuários visando simplificar e colaborar com a organização do trabalho dos gestores e profissionais de saúde. Objetivo: Descrever sobre o processo de implantação do novo Sistema de Informação, estratégia e-SUS AB nas Unidades Básicas de Saúde (UBS), do Distrito Federal. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo  qualitativo, exploratório descritivo, retrospectivo, constituído a partir da análise de séries temporais de dados secundários da Coordenação da Atenção Primaria/diretoria de Estratégia e Saúde da Família (COAPS/DESF), da Secretaria de Estado da Saúde (SES), do Distrito Federal, entre os anos de 2014 e 2018. Resultados: A implantação da estratégia e-SUS AB aconteceu de forma universal para todas as UBSs do Distrito Federal, por possuir um sistema próprio de prontuário eletrônico (PE) nas UBS informatizadas, “o Trakcare®”. Conclusão:  A  adesão tardia pela SES/DF surpreendeu os pesquisadores, mas foi possível notar impactos positivos, quando se refere aos dados coletados de produção dos cuidados continuo do paciente por diferentes profissionais especializados dentro das UBSs, não há perca de informações quando coletadas corretamente e mediante ao cadastro pode-se realizar  busca ativa de pacientes crônicos.
Manejo da adesão a tratamentos de doenças crônicas: experiências de Agentes Comunitários de Saúde
Authors: Borges Gonzalez Lilian Maria , Cristina Nascimento Kelly
Published: December 2020

No contexto da Atenção Básica à Saúde, ocorrem ações integradas de educação e cuidado a pessoas com doenças crônicas através de ações das equipes de Saúde da Família, o que inclui o trabalho dos agentes comunitários de saúde. Espera-se que esses agentes disponham de conhecimentos e habilidades para favorecer a promoção de saúde e a prevenção e controle de doenças na população atendida. O objetivo do estudo foi investigar o manejo por agentes comunitários de saúde de aspectos psicossociais que influenciam a adesão aos tratamentos de usuários com Hipertensão Arterial e/ou Diabetes Mellitus. Participaram dezesseis agentes comunitários atuantes em um município do estado do Rio de Janeiro, divididos em três grupos focais. Os dados coletados foram categorizados e analisados conforme a Análise de Conteúdo de Bardin. Os resultados mostraram que, para lidar com problemas de adesão, os participantes utilizavam repertório de ação diversificado, estratégico e criativo, voltado tanto para a intervenção direta com os usuários como para a busca de apoio junto a outros profissionais e a familiares. A participação no grupo focal revelou-se uma oportunidade de reflexão e aperfeiçoamento profissional, possibilitando a troca de experiências entre os agentes comunitários e uma maior conscientização sobre a importância de suas práticas.
Estudo retrospectivo das internações hospitalares por pneumonia x cobertura vacinal para influenza a em pessoas acima de 60 anos de idade, no período de 2017 e 2018 no município de Vassouras
Authors: Dias Cabral Milena , Jorge da Cunha Gonçalves Sebastião
Published: December 2020

A influenza é uma infecção viral aguda que afeta o sistema respiratório, com alta tendência a se disseminar, devido à sua facilidade de transmissão via secreções respiratórias. A pneumonia adquirida na comunidade (PAC) é uma infecção do trato respiratório inferior, constituindo a principal causa de mortalidade do mundo, e com o advento dos testes moleculares na prática clínica, os vírus vêm ganhando destaque como agentes etiológicos, o que tradicionalmente era entendido como uma PAC de menor gravidade, após a epidemia de influenza A H1N1 em 2009, essa assertiva sofreu uma mudança significante. Este estudo é do tipo observacional transversal e retrospectivo, com análises bibliográficas e levantamento de dados com base no Sistema de Informações Hospitalares do SUS, objetivando comparar a taxa de internação hospitalar por pneumonia em idosos, e a cobertura vacinal contra a gripe H1N1 no município de Vassouras - RJ, de forma a analisar se a vacina está causando impacto na saúde. Os resultados fortalecem a hipótese de que a cobertura vacinal contra a gripe H1N1 tem relação direta na internação hospitalar de idosos por pneumonia no município de Vassouras – RJ, e consequentemente, maiores gastos com a saúde pública.
Pneumonia Necrotizante em Pré- escolar: relato de caso
Authors: Monteiro Pereira da Silva Ana Carolina , Stivanin Fraga Karolyne , Maia de Carvalho Letícia Maria , Terra de Oliveira Azevedo Christianne
Published: December 2020

A pneumonia necrotizante é uma complicação rara da forma comunitária com uma fisiopatologia ainda mal definida. Apesar de ser uma condição rara e grave, os pacientes pediátricos tendem a responder bem à pneumonia necrotizante, muitas vezes obtendo remissão do quadro apenas com terapia clínica. Na faixa etária pediátrica a epidemiologia da pneumonia necrotizante está vinculada a casos que acometem crianças pequenas, mesmo que previamente saudáveis e sem os fatores de risco associados 1,2O objetivo desse artigo é relatar um caso de pneumonia comunitária associada a derrame pleural e broncoespasmo em pré-escolar que teve evolução desfavorável para pneumonia necrotizante e correlacionar com pesquisas nas bases de dados do Scielo e pubMed.

Palavras-chave: Pneumonia necrotizante; Abscesso pulmonar; Crianças.
Process improvement methodology selection in manufacturing: A literature review perspective
Authors:   Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, et al. Aichouni
Published: December 2020

Problems in manufacturing have always been a hurdle for leadership, engineers, and professionals. They can lead to low productivity, poor quality, high costs, and ultimately loss of customers. Problems should be prevented by fair means and following well-established methodologies of continuous process improvement. The present paper addresses this topic, which in both academic and professional literature has been discussed from one single angle–that is, how to use a specific methodology in a certain situation. From that perspective, researchers from academia and consultancy promote the use of a particular method. One of the greatest challenges to researchers and practitioners in manufacturing is to select the right methodology for problem-solving and process improvement. The present paper attempts to address this issue from a literature review perspective. The approach followed is based on the fact that understanding the attributes of process improvement methodologies reported in the open literature and their linkages to the main phases of the continuous improvement process will provide insights on how the selection of the methodologies can be carried out in real manufacturing situations.
The Global Infectious Diseases Epidemic Information Monitoring System: Development and Usability Study of an Effective Tool for Travel Health Management in China
Authors: Gu Dayong , He Jianan , Sun Jie , Shi Xin , Ye Ying , Zhang Zishuai , Wang Xiangjun , Su Qun , Yu Wenjin , Yuan Xiaopeng , Dong Ruiling
Published: December 2020

Background

Obtaining comprehensive epidemic information for specific global infectious diseases is crucial to travel health. However, different infectious disease information websites may have different purposes, which may lead to misunderstanding by travelers and travel health staff when making accurate epidemic control and management decisions.

Objective

The objective of this study was to develop a Global Infectious Diseases Epidemic Information Monitoring System (GIDEIMS) in order to provide comprehensive and timely global epidemic information.

Methods

Distributed web crawler and cloud agent acceleration technologies were used to automatically collect epidemic information about more than 200 infectious diseases from 26 established epidemic websites and Baidu News. Natural language processing and in-depth learning technologies have been utilized to intelligently process epidemic information collected in 28 languages. Currently, the GIDEIMS presents world epidemic information using a geographical map, including date, disease name, reported cases in different countries, and the epidemic situation in China. In order to make a practical assessment of the GIDEIMS, we compared infectious disease data collected from the GIDEIMS and other websites on July 16, 2019.

Results

Compared with the Global Incident Map and Outbreak News Today, the GIDEIMS provided more comprehensive information on human infectious diseases. The GIDEIMS is currently used in the Health Quarantine Department of Shenzhen Customs District (Shenzhen, China) and was recommended to the Health Quarantine Administrative Department of the General Administration of Customs (China) and travel health–related departments.

Conclusions

The GIDEIMS is one of the most intelligent tools that contributes to safeguarding the health of travelers, controlling infectious disease epidemics, and effectively managing public health in China.
Helping Children Discover Meaning through Environmental Education: A Sample Review of the Literature
Authors: Zalla Christina , Yates Kimberly
Published: December 2020

Social interaction, freedom of choice, and hands-on activities can make the difference in helping children make meaning of the world around them. This sample review of existing literature looks at three studies that explore what factors most influenced children’s ability to make meaning through participation in environmental education programs. Articles were selected based on their relevance to the topics of making meaning and environmental education programming. The studies concluded that factors critical to children’s engagement and ability to make meaning from their experiences included their opportunities for informal social interaction, freedom of personal choice, and extent of hands-on learning activities. The studies affirmed that, for maximum benefit, environmental educators can and should challenge and inspire students to pursue their own learning. Similar research should be undertaken in more environmental settings, across wider age-ranges of children, and over longer periods of time. Future studies should also explore how best to overcome the learning barriers often present in outdoor environments. As educators, the more we know about what works well, and why, the more we can tailor meaningful, impactful experiences that best fuel the curiosity, engagement and learning of our students.
A Milestone for Liberal Arts Education in Indonesia
Authors: Malcolm Matthew R. , Mangilaleng Juliana Tirza , Kim Daniel L.
Published: December 2020

This article seeks to draw attention to a milestone in the development of Indonesian higher education, and to offer some evaluation of its significance. This milestone is the government’s new strategy regarding General Education in higher education institutions, which is laid out in an Indonesian-language book published by the department of education, and is presently being enacted across a range of higher education institutions.The approach taken is to offer a critical summary of the book, and then to focus on one instance of the enactment of its principles, as evidenced in two recent studies regarding the perspectives of stakeholders at an Indonesian university.In the light of this, it is suggested that the continued enactment of General Education in Indonesia will likely be accompanied by a painstaking negotiation between utilitarian and non-utilitarian impulses. This contributes to a growing picture of the implementation of liberal arts-style education in Asian settings.