bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Energy Optimization Using a Pump Scheduling Tool in Water Distribution Systems
Authors: Muhammed Karwan A. , Farmani Raziyeh
Published: July 2020

Water distribution management system is a costly practice and with the growth of population, the needs for creating more cost-effective solutions are vital. This paper presents a tool for optimization of pump operation in water systems. The pump scheduling tool (PST) is a fully dynamic tool that can handle four different types of fixed speed pump schedule representations (on and off, time control, time-length control, and simple control [water levels in tanks]). The PST has been developed using Visual Basic programming language and has a linkage between the EPANET hydraulic solver with the GANetXL optimization algorithm. It has a user-friendly interface which allows the simulation of water systems based on (1) a hydraulic model (EPANET) input file, (2) an interactive interface which can be modified by the user, and (3) a pump operation schedule generated by the optimization algorithm. It also has the interface of dynamic results which automatically visualizes generated solutions. The capabilities of the PST have been demonstrated by application to two real case studies, Anytown water distribution system (WDS) and Richmond WDS as a real one in the United Kingdom. The results show that PST is able to generate high-quality practical solutions.
Validating the Workplace Dignity Scale
Authors: Scott-Campbell Casey , Williams Matt
Published: July 2020

Workplace Dignity has long been the subject of scholarly enquiry, although until recently the body of research has been dominated by ethnographic work. Recently, Thomas and Lucas (2019) developed the first quantitative, direct measure of perceptions of workplace dignity: the Workplace Dignity Scale (WDS). Given the importance of understanding dignity in the workplace, this study sought to replicate the initial scale validation study conducted by Thomas and Lucas, so as to further test the validity of the WDS and the reliability of the scores it produces. Moreover, the current study contributes to the ongoing methodological reform of psychology towards a transparent and rigorous science by preregistering the method and analysis script prior to collecting data. A large sample of workers (N = 812) from the United States were recruited through Prolific Academic and completed an online questionnaire that included the WDS, as well as theoretically related scales (e.g., workplace incivility). Confirmatory factor analyses indicated that the model specified by Thomas and Lucas had reasonable global fit, although it did not meet all of our criteria for good fit, and estimates of reliability (ωt) indicated that responses to items making up the two subscales of the WDS, Dignity and Indignity, had high internal consistency. Nomological analyses revealed that the Dignity subscale of the WDS was significantly correlated in the expected directions with theoretically related variables. Furthermore, the Dignity and Indignity factors of the WDS were found to highly correlate with one another, and an exploratory analysis suggested that the Indignity factor might be a methodological artefact, posing questions as to whether the two factors are qualitatively different phenomena as was argued by Thomas and Lucas. It is concluded that the WDS is a promising tool for measuring workplace dignity although refinement of the proposed measurement model may be necessary.
Using Machine Learning Techniques to Aid Environmental Policy Analysis
Authors: Asensio Omar Isaac , Mi Ximin , Dharur Sameer
Published: July 2020

For a growing class of prediction problems, big data and machine learning (ML) analyses can greatly enhance our understanding of the effectiveness of public investments and public policy. However, the outputs of many ML models are often abstract and inaccessible to policy communities or the general public. In this article, we describe a hands-on teaching case that is suitable for use in a graduate or advanced undergraduate public policy, public affairs, or environmental studies classroom. Students will engage on the use of increasingly popular ML classification algorithms and cloud-based data visualization tools to support policy and planning on the theme of electric vehicle mobility and connected infrastructure. By using these tools, students will critically evaluate and convert large and complex data sets into human understandable visualization for communication and decision making. The tools also enable user flexibility to engage with streaming data sources in a new creative design with little technical background.
Dramatic Rise in Cesarean Birth in Iran: A Coalition of Private Medical Practices and Women’s Choices
Authors: Behjati Ardakani Zohreh , Navabakhsh Mehrdad , Ranjbar Fahimeh , Tremayne Soraya , Akhondi Mohammad Mehdi , Mohseni Tabrizi Alireza
Published: July 2020

Objectives: Cesarean delivery without medical indication has regularly increased among Iranian women in the last three decades, and Iran has one of the highest rates of cesarean in the world. The present study aimed at reviewing the studies regarding the increase of cesarean in Iran and discussing the root causes for such an increase. Methods: This literature review focused on the existing quantitative and qualitative studies conducted from January 1990 to January 2019 regarding the reasons for an increase in the cesarean section in Iran. The combination of keywords including "cesarean section", "C-section", "cesarean delivery", and "Iran" was searched in several databases such as MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase, ISI Web of Science and Scopus, along with national databases (e.g., SID, MagIran, Iran Medex, and IranDoc). Results: A dramatic rise in cesarean birth stems from a number of factors including the role of health care professionals, insurance companies, socio-cultural factors, and the health policies, all of which have their roots in the medicalization of birth. Conclusions: In general, reducing the cesarean on maternal request necessitates the de-medicalization of birth, cultural awareness through the mass media, informing women of the long-term complications of cesarean, and physical and mental preparation of the mother. In addition, other contributing factors include encouraging inter-professional teamwork and collaboration between midwives and obstetrician-gynecologists, transforming the current curriculum of the midwifery and residency education, applying the midwifery-led care models, and decreasing the fear of litigation in midwifery and obstetrics-gynecology. Otherwise, maternal and fetal mortality will rise in the near future due to increased complications in subsequent pregnancies.
DENND1A and THADA Gene Polymorphism Among Iraqi Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Authors: Alizzi Fadia J , Kokaz Hamdiyah Talab , Al-Mayah Qasim Sharhan
Published: July 2020

Objectives: To study the two gene polymorphism (DENND1A and THADA genes) among Iraqi women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Materials and Methods: This case-control study was done at the Gynaecological Department of Al-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital of AI-Mustansiriyah College of Medicine, Baghdad during January-December 2018. Two-hundred women were enrolled in the study, including 100 women with PCOS as the case group and 100 healthy and age-matched women as the control group. Main outcome measures were to analyze DENND1a gene polymorphism rs2479106 and THADA gene polymorphism rs12478601 at genotype and allelic levels. Results: The DENND1A gene polymorphism rs2479106 had three genotypes of AA, AG, and GG. The homozygous mutant genotype (GG) was considerably related to the incidence of PCOS (OR=5.43, 95% CI=1.13-25.97, P=0.034) with 5-time more risk compared with those carrying the wild homozygous genotype (AA). The heterozygous genotype (AG) was more but not statistically different (OR=1.73, 95% CI=0.85-3.54, P=0.131). At the allelic level, G allele was two times more frequent among cases compared to control cases with a highly significant difference. THADA gene polymorphism rs12478601 had three genotypes of CC, CT, and TT. Although TT genotype was repeated more among the case group than controls, the difference was not significant (P=0.346). Likewise, no significant differences were found in the allele distribution of this polymorphism. Conclusions: In general, the DENND1A-rs 2479106 polymorphism was considerably related to the incidence of PCOS among Iraqi women while THADA-rs12478601 polymorphism was not.
Why Do Some Lao Mothers Have Good Practices During Pregnancy? A Qualitative Positive Deviance Study
Authors: Phommachanh Sysavanh , Essink Dirk R. , Wright E. Pamela , Mayxay Mayfong , Broerse Jacqueline E.W.
Published: July 2020

Objectives: Optimal antenatal care (ANC) visits help improve health outcomes and decrease perinatal mortality but they are often not optimal in low and middle-income countries (e.g., few mothers attend the recommended four or more ANC visits). The aim of this study was to identify determinants that influenced mothers who did make sufficient visits for ANC in rural Lao in order to inform the design of more effective interventions to change the behavior of mothers who do not make such visits. Materials and Methods: A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with mothers who made four or more ANC visits during their last pregnancy in rural Lao. Manual analysis was used for open and thematic coding of the interview data. Results: All mothers reported taking special care of themselves during pregnancy. They perceived the clear benefits of ANC visits regarding reassuring them of their health and reducing the risk of negative events. Family members, particularly husbands, played a key role in making decisions to seek more ANC when they were aware of its benefits. In addition, friends and neighbors were an important source of information for mothers. The quality of ANC provision and the provision of incentives such as an information booklet, along with soap and mosquito net were directly influencing factors in increasing ANC visits. Conclusions: In general, feeling a need for taking special care during pregnancy was a common factor among pregnant women who did use ANC in rural Laos. Accordingly, improving the quality of ANC and increasing appreciation in communities regarding the need for good ANC are strongly recommended to increase attendance by all mothers.
Investigation of the Relationship Between Exposure to Preeclampsia and Overweight/Obesity in 2-7 Year Old Children
Authors: Ahmadi Mahshid , Ganji Jila , Zamanfar Daniel , Ghobadi Golafshani Parisa
Published: July 2020

Objectives: Childhood obesity has reached alarming and concerning levels in many countries and poses an urgent and serious challenge to public health. In addition, gestational hypertension contributes to an elevated risk of obesity in children. The present study aimed at determining the relationship between exposure to preeclampsia and overweight/obesity occurrence in children aged 2-7 years old. Materials and Methods: This observational case-control study was designed to assess the relationship between exposure to preeclampsia and overweight/obesity in children aged 2-7 years old. The study population included 205 children within the age range of 2-7 years old referring to Sari Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic as the case group and 209 healthy children who were selected from health centers as the control group and were homogenous in terms of demographic variables. Finally, data were analyzed in SPSS software (version 24), and P value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The present study was conducted on a total number of 414 children aged 2-7 years old with a mean and standard deviation of 4.41±1.76 years, including 226 females (54.6%) and 188 males (45.4%). The obtained results revealed that gestational hypertension increased the risk of obesity in children significantly (OR=1.88, 95% CI=1.46-2.68). Conclusions: Based on the results of the present research and similar studies, gestational hypertension is associated with overweight and obesity in children.
Development of a New Psychometric Assessment Tool for Predicting Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pregnant Women
Authors: Rostami Farahnaz , Owaysee Osquee Hamid , Mahdavi Farshad , Dousti Sara
Published: July 2020

Objectives: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in pregnant women can lead to the development of serious complications in neonates. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a new tool for predicting this infection in pregnant women and to assess the psychometric properties of this scale. Materials and Methods:This methodological study was carried out on 220 pregnant women visiting Al-Zahra and Taleghani hospitals of Tabriz, Iran in 2019. First, the relevant items were formulated and the respective questionnaire was developed and then, the validity (i.e., face, content, and construct) and reliability of the questionnaire were assessed as well. The data were analyzed in SPSS 21 using descriptive statistics, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), dependent t test, and Cronbach alpha coefficient. Results: A 22-item questionnaire was designed and the items were scored using a five-point Likert-type scale (Min=22, Max=120). Finally, the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin value, Bartlett’s test of the Sphericity value, the internal consistency of the tool based on Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, and the intra-cluster correlation coefficient were 0.801, 4035.810, 0.811, and 0.81, respectively. Conclusions: In general, the present tool can reliably predict HBV infection in pregnant women thus its application is recommended in preventing relevant complications.
Scalp Metastasis of Cervical Cancer With Favorable Outcome
Authors: Saffarieh Elham , Nassiri Setare , Brahman Maedeh , Amini Moghaddam Soheila , Hosseini Shima
Published: July 2020

Introduction: Carcinoma of the uterine cervix is the most common gynecological malignancies in developing countries. Human papilloma virus is known as the main etiology. In addition, the spread of uterine cervical cancer often occurs through direct local extension and the lymphatics although the hematogenous spread is uncommon. Further, the scalp metastasis of cervical cancer is extremely rare. Case Presentation: In this regard, a 50-year-old woman with scalp metastasis of previous cervical cancer was discussed in the present study. She was suffering from a fast-growing and painful nodule, located on the frontal part of the scalp as a sole site of metastasis. A multidisciplinary approach was considered for her, which consisted of radical excision, followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Given the lack of abundant evidence for the efficacy of this treatment, our patient has fortunately survived for more than two years. Conclusions: During the follow-up period after the completion of treatment, it is not sensible to only focus on the primary site of the tumor and thus entire examination is mandatory in this regard.
Vascular Tumors of the Neck in Adults: 10-Year Experience in a Tertiary Center
Authors: GÖKSEL ONUR SELÇUK , Gok Emre , Karatepe Celalettin , Canbay Sarılar Çağla , Önalan Mehmet Akif , Beyaz Metin Onur , Alpagut Ufuk
Published: July 2020

Introduction: The diagnosis and management of vascular lesions of the neck is a challenging task that requires a multidisciplinary approach. This retrospective study assesses the single center experience of vascular tumors of the neck.
Materials and methods: Patients diagnosed with a vascular tumor and/or a mass in close proximity to the carotid artery were identified from our records over a 10-year period. The demographic characteristics, clinical features, surgical approach, and outcomes were reviewed.
Results: Surgical excision of 17 vascular lesions were performed in 16 patients with a mean age of 51.56 ± 17.35 years at the time of operation. Intra- and/or postoperative clinical and histological assessment revealed unilateral glomus caroticum (N = 11), glomus vagale (N = 2), bilateral glomus caroticum (N = 1), cavernous hemangioma (N = 1), and carotid sheath tumor (N = 1). In three patients, internal carotid artery, common carotid artery and vagal nerve were sacrificed to facilitate complete tumor excision. During the follow-up period, no tumor recurrences were observed, and the morbidity and mortality were minimal.
Conclusion: Preoperative evaluation concerning the size, extent, and anatomical relationships of the tumor thoroughly should be investigated. Multidisciplinary approach involving vascular surgery, otolaryngology, and radiology is preferred to treat these patients for better outcomes. Preoperative embolization in selected cases may decrease estimated blood loss and operative time.
Risikoanalyse und moderne Unternehmensbewertungsverfahren als Alternative zum CAPM
Authors: Gleißner Werner
Published: July 2020

Wertorientiertes Controlling ermöglicht es bei der Vorbereitung „unternehmerischer Entscheidungen“ (§ 93 AktG), die Implikationen für Ertrag und Risiko über den Unternehmenswert abzuwägen. Notwendig sind Risikoanalyse und die Ableitung von Erwartungswerten des Cashflows und der Kapitalkosten aus einer Risikoaggregation mittels Monte-Carlo-Simulation, weil CAPM zukünftige Ertragsrisiken nicht adäquat erfasst.
Supply Chain Finanzierung in der Automobilindustrie
Authors: Wetzel Philipp , Hofmann Erik , Köpple Felix
Published: July 2020

Unternehmensübergreifendes Working Capital Management (WCM) eröffnet Unternehmen vielfältige Möglichkeiten, um ihre Ziele im WCM gemeinsam mit Lieferanten und Kunden zu erreichen. Mithilfe von digitalisierten Supply Chain Finance-Lösungen können Unternehmen nicht nur ihre eigenen Bilanzkennzahlen, Abwicklungsprozesse und Finanzierungskosten nachhaltig verbessern, sondern auch die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit ihrer Supply Chain Partner stärken. Anhand des Beispiels der Automobilindustrie wird in diesem Beitrag verdeutlicht, wie ein unternehmensübergreifendes WCM unter Einbezug von Supply Chain Finance zum Erfolgsfaktor für die gesamte Supply Chain avanciert.
Der Einfluss additiver Fertigung auf Operational Performance
Authors: Meyer Matthias M. , Glas Andreas H. , Eßig Michael
Published: July 2020

Dieser Beitrag zeigt auf, wie additive Fertigung die Operational Performance beeinflusst. Hierzu wird die additive Fertigung den traditionellen Fertigungs- und Lieferprozessen gegenübergestellt. Das ökonomische Potenzial ergibt sich insbesondere aus der Liefergeschwindigkeit und den Fertigungskosten. Die Ergebnisse der Analyse zeigen, dass additive Fertigung– in bestimmten Ausformungen – sowohl in schlanken wie auch in agilen Lieferketten einen positiven Wertbeitrag zur Operational Performance erbringen kann.
Die Budgetierung im Kontext der Digitalisierung
Authors: Koch Rosemarie , Form Stephan , Priebe Dennis
Published: July 2020

Die Digitalisierung lässt vielfältige Verbesserungen für das Controlling erwarten. In diesem Artikel werden die Potenziale der Digitalisierung speziell für die Budgetierung erarbeitet und anhand einer empirischen Untersuchung überprüft. Hierbei wurden Hypothesen aufgestellt und auf statistische Signifikanz getestet, um Unterschiede in der Stichprobe herauszufinden.
Digitale Transformation des Controlling/Finance-Bereichs
Authors: Sejdić Goran
Published: July 2020

Im Rahmen der aktuell geführten Diskussion, wie die digitale Transformation des Controlling/Finance-Bereichs aussehen könnte, fehlt es Unternehmen oft an Orientierung, um dieses Thema umfassend greifen zu können. Im vorliegenden Artikel wird genau diese Problemstellung aufgegriffen und ein Orientierungsrahmen für die digitale Transformation des Controlling/Finance-Bereichs aufgezeigt.
Bedeutung und Ausgestaltung von Robotic Process Automation (RPA) im Controlling
Authors: Knauer Thorsten , Nikiforow Nicole , Wagener Sebastian
Published: July 2020

Im Rahmen dieser Studie wird mittels einer Befragung der Status quo des Einsatzes von Robotic Process Automation (RPA) und dessen Ausgestaltung im Controlling deutscher Unternehmen analysiert. Demnach wird RPA auch im Controlling zunehmend relevant, kommt aktuell mit einer Nutzungsrate von 8,31 % jedoch noch selten zum Einsatz. Gemäß der deskriptiven Auswertung zeigen sich bedeutsame Anwendungsfälle u. a. im Reporting und in der Kennzahlenermittlung. Die bestehenden Anwender sind dabei sowohl mit der Funktionserfüllung als auch der Geschwindigkeit der Aufgabenerfüllung sehr zufrieden.
ПPОБЛЕМНЕ ПОЛЕ «ФІЛОСОФІЇ ПЕРЕКЛАДУ»
Authors: Kovtun Liudmyla V. , Shabanova Yulia Olexandrivna
Published: July 2020

Активізація уваги до проблем та питань філософії перекладу на початку XXI століття обумовило необхідність дослідження поняття та змісту наданого філософського напрямку, теоретичними джерелами якого визначаються герменевтика, феноменологія, аналітична філософія, філософія семантики та прагматики. Аналіз зарубіжної та вітчизняної літератури довів відсутність єдиного концептуального підходу до філософії перекладу в сучасних філософсько-перекладацьких студіях. В дослідженні пропонується методологічне визначення філософії перекладу як філософської методології творчої адаптації сенсів першоджерельних текстів до смислового поля актуалізованих запитів на тлі кумулятивного простору первинного змісту. Проблемним полем філософії перекладу визначаються: питання критеріїв «правильності» перекладу з урахуванням феномену «неперекладності», а також питання культурного коду та антропологічного виміру історико-філософських перекладів, що очікують імовірного розширення та перспективних здійснень в сфері питань лінгво-семантичної амбівалентності, співвідношення транскрипції, транслітерації та інтерпретації, матриці понятійно-категоріального апарату філософії.
ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЯ ГЛЯДАЦЬКИХ РЕЦЕПЦІЙ КОМІЧНОГО В ЕПОХУ МОДЕРНУ:
Authors: Levchenko Viktor Leonidovych , Kovalova Nina Ivanivna
Published: July 2020

У статті досліджено трансформацію комічного в історії європейського театру. Музичне виконання розширює семіотичний простір оригінального жанру на поле смислів та знаків, які є текучими та відкритими, воно містить і пропонує багато інтерпретацій, у тому числі іронічних. У сучасній естетиці стверджується, з одного боку, що мистецтво не може існувати без дискурсу, що його інтерпретує. З іншого боку, існує вимога уникати інтерпретації, яка водночас легітимізує естетичний ефект і каструє предмет мистецтва. Дотепність, іронія, комічність трансформуються в історії європейського театру і деконструюють межу між смішним та серйозним. У статті розглянуто органічність різних елементів сміхової культури та розглядаються комічні засобі для музично-драматичного театру.
СОЦІАЛЬНА ТРИВОЖНІСТЬ І ФОБІЇ НА ҐРУНТІ ІНТОЛЕРАНТНОСТІ:
Authors: Kokoriev Oleksii Viktorovych
Published: July 2020

Метою статті є вивчення комплексу проблем інтолерантності у соціально-політичному житті Литви та оцінка відповідності політики цієї держави Балтії взятим на себе зобов’язанням, як члена ЄС. Методологічною основою дослідження виступає аксіологічний та інституційний аналіз. За допомогою аксіологічного аналізу з’ясовано місце цінності толерантності в політико-правовій культурі населення Литви та відповідність характеристик цієї культури ціннісній парадигмі ЄС. На основі неоінституціоналізму вивчається протидія Литви широкому спектру проявів інтолерантності, а також дана оцінка відповідності національної політики з утвердження принципу толерантності стратегії ЄС. У статті розглянуто нормативно-правові особливості, характеристики політико-правової культури населення, які перешкоджають або ж сприяють інтолерантності в Литві. Проаналізовано інституційні реформи Литви, спрямовані на зміцнення цінності толерантності та запобігання деструктивним інтолерантним практикам. Теоретичне значення дослідження полягає в з’ясуванні основних загроз, зумовлених проблемами на ціннісному та інституційному рівні в «молодих» демократіях ЄС, які підривають стійкість ліберально-демократичних принципів, зокрема принципу толерантності. Дослідження значуще в частині оцінки відповідності Литви політиці ЄС зі зміцнення толерантності в різних сферах суспільно-політичного життя. Практична цінність дослідження полягає в можливостях подальшого порівняльного аналізу широкого комплексу проблем інтолерантності в Литві зі схожими проблемами та механізмами їх розв’язання в інших країнах пострадянського простору, зокрема й Україні. Дана стаття є першою в українській політичній науці спробою дослідження кейсу Литви на предмет проявів інтолерантності та оцінкою виконання Литвою вимог європейських інституцій щодо відповідності принципу толерантності. У статті окреслено основні прояви інтолерантності у формі різноманітних соціальних фобій (ксенофобія, ромофобія, ісламофобія, гомофобія, мігрантофобія), однак їх перелік нині є ширшим і кожна з них потребує подальшого поглибленого вивчення з прогнозом перспективи поглиблення або ж послаблення. Стаття має емпіричний характер.
МОДЕРНІЗАЦІЙНІ ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ДЕМОКРАТИЧНОГО ТРАНЗИТУ В УКРАЇНІ
Authors: Rudenko Yuliia Yuriivna
Published: July 2020

У статті систематизований вагомий обсяг матеріалу, що торкається демократичного транзиту в Україні. Акцентовано увагу на термінологічному визначенні цього феномену, сутнісних характеристиках та етапах розгортання транзитивного процесу. Зазначається, що Україна є особливою за своїми модернізаційними характеристикам, які відрізняються від інших постсоціалістичних країн. Звертається увага на структурні та процедурні (суб’єктивні) чинники демократичного транзиту.
Lipid-lowering therapy in patients with coronary artery disease in primary care practices: what has changed over 7 years?
Authors: Zyryanov S. K. , Fitilev S. B. , Vozzhaev A. V. , Shkrebneva I. I. , Klyuev D. A. , Stepanyan L. N. , Danilova A. A. , Tsai A. T. , Landyshev N. N. , Voronko Ya. G.
Published: July 2020

Aim. To analyze changes in the pattern of lipid-lowering therapy (LLT) in outpatients with stable coronary artery disease (SCAD) over the 7-year period.

Material and methods. This pharmacoepidemiological, retrospective, cross-sectional, two-stage study was conducted on the basis of primary care facility of Moscow. We analyzed 1,834 and 805 medical records of patients with SCAD at the first (2011) and second (2018) stages, respectively. Data on demography, medical history, lipid profile, and administrated LLT were collected. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS Statistics V16.0 and MS Excel. Differences were considered significant at p<0,05.

Results. Overall LLT prescription rate in outpatients with SCAD increased from 48,5 up to 86,4% (p<0,05) over the 7-year period. Statin monotherapy continued to prevail in the structure of LLT: its prescription rate increased from 48,2 up to 82,3% (p<0,05) in total sample. Use of statin/ezetimibe combination was registered only in 2018 (2,4% in LLT structure). Atorvastatin was the most frequently recommended medication at both study stages (51,5 vs 66,3%; p<0,05); prescription rate of simvastatin decreased from 44,5 to 3,9% (p<0,05), rosuvastatin — increased from 1,7 to 29,5% (p<0,05). Over the study period, the proportion of patients receiving high-intensity LLT increased (2,0 vs 41,8%; p<0,05). We also revealed a significant increase of patients who reached target levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (11,1 vs 23,3%; p<0,05) and total cholesterol (17,0 vs 33,0%; p<0,05).

Conclusion. The results demonstrated significant improvements in the LLT pattern over the 7-year period in outpatients with SCAD. Number of patients receiving statins doubled, and the cases of prescribing lowintensity LLT have become very rare. However, control of blood lipids in the target group remained inadequate.
Nursing process implantation in mental health: a convergent-care research
Authors: Silva Tatiana Gomes da , Santana Rosimere Ferreira , Dutra Virginia Faria Damásio , Souza Priscilla Alfradique de
Published: July 2020

ABSTRACT Objective: to understand the perception of nurses and their needs regarding Nursing Process implantation in a long-term psychiatric hospitalization unit. Method: a convergent care research, carried out in a psychiatric institute in Rio de Janeiro, with 13 nurses. Data were produced between May/2016 and August/2017, with observation in a field diary, semi-structured interviews and groups. Data were analyzed regarding content, theme and by the software NVivo. Results: three thematic categories were developed: Knowledge and practices of participants on Systematization of Nursing Care, Nursing Process and classification system; Convergence points: Nursing Process in practice and research; Challenges of Nursing Process implantation in mental health. Final considerations: implantation was perceived by nurses as a way to be constructed: in the stages of Nursing Process, in handling classifications, but mainly in articulation with the Brazilian National Mental Health Policy.
Notes on the Brazilian Crisis of 1997-99
Authors: LOPES FRANCISCO L.
Published: July 2020

ABSTRACT This paper deals with the Brazilian crisis of 1997-98 that lead to the exchange rate floating of January 1999. It starts by showing how exchange rate policy evolved since the Real Plan of 1994 and how the exchange rate regime became a critical issue when the crisis started in 1997. It discusses monetary policy during the crisis, the IMF program, the endogenous diagonal band and the decision to float as an alternative to capital controls and default. This five-year drama ended surprisingly well with a benign float, but it is useful to know its details, with the usual mix of economic de- bate, personality clashes and historical fatality.
An Empirical Study of Private Saving in Brazil
Authors: PAIVA CLAUDIO , JAHAN SARWAT
Published: July 2020

ABSTRACT This paper provides an empirical analysis of the determinants of private saving in Brazil during 1965-2000. Our estimates indicate that the degree of offset between private and public saving is relatively high, in line with evidence for other Latin American countries, although it may have started to decline in recent years. In any case, fiscal policy is identified as one of the main instruments to promote the much needed increase in national saving in Brazil. Additional support to savings could come from continued financial market reforms and trade diversification.
Teoria e História: Notas Críticas sobre o Tema da Mudança Institucional em Douglass North
Authors: VELASCO E CRUZ SEBASTIÃO C.
Published: July 2020

RESUMO Em seu livro Institutions, Institutional Change and Economic Performance North se propõe explicitamente a tarefa de formular uma teoria sistemática sobre a mudança institucional. Ao fazer isso, ele abandona alguns dos pressupostos neoclássicos que até então estiveram a informar a sua obra, o que lhe torna possível transformar em problemas genuínos de pesquisa uma série de fenômenos anteriormente encarados como simples anomalias, fatos brutos que, embora reconhecidos, mantinham-se como elementos exógenos ao modelo. Inserindo o argumento do autor na linha de reflexão tecida por ele ao longo do tempo, o objetivo do artigo é o de apresentá-lo com fidelidade e submetê-lo à crítica, salientando as dificuldades que dele se originam quando formulamos perguntas sobre o desenrolar dos conflitos que acompanham e impulsionam os processos históricos de mudança institucional. Trata-se, portanto, de um artigo teórico-metodológico que põe em comunicação duas disciplinas vizinhas (a Economia e a Ciência Política) e duas vertentes do Novo Institucionalismo (nacionalista e histórica).
Balance-of-payments-constrained economic growth in Brazil
Authors: JAYME JR FREDERICO GONZAGA
Published: July 2020

ABSTRACT This paper applies the Thirlwall’s balance-of-payments constraint model to Brazilian economic growth in the period 1955-98, using cointegration technique. According to Thirlwall (1979) and MacCombie and Thirlwall (1994) differences in long-term economic growth among countries can be explained by a demand induced theory of economic growth. The model is tested on the Brazilian economy after industrial take- off in 1955 until 1998 using the cointegration technique and a vector error correction (VEC) representation to find the dynamic responses of exports to GDP. The results show that there is a positive cointegration between growth in exports and long-term economic growth in Brazil, which support the fact external factors constraint Brazilian economic growth.
Multiplicidade, heterogeneidade e coordenação: a produção do cuidado em alimentação e nutrição a partir das práticas de apoio matricial
Authors: Magalhães Lilian Miranda , Amparo-Santos Lígia
Published: July 2020

Resumo: Este estudo etnográfico buscou compreender o processo de produção do cuidado em alimentação e nutrição no âmbito da atenção primária à saúde, com base nas práticas de apoio matricial. O trabalho de campo foi realizado em duas unidades de saúde da família e seus respectivos territórios, junto à equipe do Núcleo Ampliado de Saúde da Família e Atenção Básica. Os dados foram analisados em interlocução com Deleuze e Guattari, Túlio Batista Franco e pesquisadores vinculados à Teoria Ator-Rede como Annemarie Mol e John Law. A investigação identificou que a produção do cuidado em alimentação e nutrição emerge de articulações entre múltiplos atores em redes dinâmicas e interligadas. As práticas de cuidado estão fortemente ligadas aos modos de inserção da alimentação no cotidiano de profissionais e usuários, expondo paradoxos nas relações de apoio mútuo e ampliação do acesso a alimentos nos territórios. Compondo a heterogeneidade material na mediação das interações, a comida destacava-se pela potência em provocar conexões. A comensalidade mobilizava subjetividades pelo uso de modos emocionais e sensoriais de conhecer, aprender e cuidar. Vivenciando tensões inerentes às relações entre micropolítica e macropolítica, as apoiadoras matriciais, em conjunto com os demais atores, coordenavam as redes para a produção do cuidado em alimentação e nutrição em um processo aberto, dinâmico, provisório, profuso e compartilhado. Tal compreensão pode contribuir para posicionamentos mais ativos e conscientes, que avançam no sentido da corresponsabilidade na luta pela implantação e execução de políticas públicas que oportunizem a garantia da Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional à população.
Economic impact of localized cutaneous leishmaniasis on adult patients of a referral service in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais State, Brazil
Authors: Galvão Endi Lanza , Assis Talia Santana Machado de , Pedras Mariana Junqueira , Cota Gláucia Fernandes , Simões Taynãna César , Rabello Ana
Published: July 2020

Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a disease associated with low-income populations. Thus, in assessing the burden of this disease, it is important to include its economic impact on individuals. We aimed to evaluate CL economic impact on patients treated at a referral service in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. This is a cross-sectional study based on the analysis of interviews and medical records from which we assembled direct medical and non-medical costs related to CL, from a societal perspective. One hundred patients were included; 50% had a monthly per capita income of up to USD 259.60 and spent on average USD 187.32 with the disease, representing an average monthly impact of 22.5% (USD 133.80). The disease imposed direct medical costs, such as: private medical appointments, medications, medical exams, dressing material, and co-participation in health insurances. Direct non-medical costs were mainly related to patients’ transportation to health centers (USD 4,911.00), but also included medically-necessary care, food, and domestic and business outsourcing services. Although the Brazilian public health system guarantees access to health care, CL still represents a substantial economic impact for patients. The main action to reduce the expenses with this disease is decentralizing services for CL diagnosis and therapeutic approach, as well as increasing their efficiency.
“Respeito é bom e eu gosto”: trajetórias de vida de mulheres negras assistidas por um Centro Especializado de Atendimento à Mulher em Situação de Violência na Baixada Fluminense, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Authors: Conceição Carolina Silveira da , Mora Claudia Mercedes
Published: July 2020

Resumo: A partir de uma abordagem interseccional construtivista e levando em consideração os agenciamentos e negociações possíveis dentro de relações violentas, a pesquisa visou a compreender como mulheres negras ressignificam a violência de gênero a partir de seus relacionamentos afetivo-sexuais. Utilizaram-se como procedimentos a observação participante em grupos de reflexão e entrevistas individuais junto a mulheres assistidas por um Centro Especializado de Atendimento à Mulher em Situação de Violência na Baixada Fluminense, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Os resultados apontam que a violência de gênero está presente ao longo da trajetória de vida das interlocutoras. Nas narrativas é perceptível um sentimento de solidão afetivo-sexual provocada pela preterição dos parceiros ou potenciais parceiros, bem como experiências racistas e sexistas engendradas nos próprios relacionamentos ou no âmbito escolar e de trabalho. A violência, aparentemente restrita à relação entre parceiros íntimos, se desdobrou para outras relações familiares. A compreensão da violência como “falta de respeito” produziu uma espécie de “central de vigilância” entre as mulheres, evidenciando a construção de uma rede de solidariedade. Ao narrarem suas trajetórias de vida, essas mulheres rememoram o passado, o presente e o futuro e também a expectativa de se reinventarem como mulheres, negras, pobres e trabalhadoras. É preciso um esforço conjunto e contínuo da sociedade civil, das instituições de ensino e da esfera política para desconstruir modelos culturalmente instituídos que persistem em colocar as mulheres negras no lugar de submissão, de inferioridade e de marginalização.
Reprodução medicamente assistida: paradoxo, ética e destino
Authors: Ferreira Karine Xavier Cavalcante
Published: July 2020

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é construir um estudo comparativo entre a clínica psicanalítica e a médica, referente a quem elas se destinam, o paradoxo derivado de suas bases epistemológicas e o destino dado a este paradoxo. Trazemos para o contexto os discursos do campo clínico da medicina reprodutiva no Brasil, em especial o texto regulador das práticas de reprodução com materiais doados e duas críticas oriundas da esfera jurídica. Na primeira parte, a comparação entre métodos clínicos considera que, apesar do compartilhamento de bases epistemológicas comuns, as clínicas concebem, de formas distintas, a lógica de funcionamento daquele a quem destinam sua prática. Todavia a atual regulação das práticas clínicas de reprodução assistida expõe um paradoxo referente ao processo de filiação parental, que implica as bases epistemológicas médicas e psicanalíticas, com efeitos em suas práticas. Na segunda parte do artigo, compararemos os diferentes destinos dados a este paradoxo.
As emoções do médico e as implicações para a prática clínica
Authors: Castelhano Laura Marques , Wahba Liliana Liviano
Published: July 2020

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo foi investigar as emoções do médico e as implicações para a prática clínica. Utilizou-se o método misto, avaliando, na fase quantitativa, trinta médicos com atuação em consultório. Para a fase qualitativa, foram escolhidos quatro médicos para o estudo de caso. Os resultados mostraram que médicos mais velhos, com mais tempo de formação, que ficam mais tempo em consulta com o paciente sentiram-se mais impactados diante dos estímulos emocionais; e os que trabalham mais horas semanais no consultório perceberam os estímulos de forma menos prazerosa. Esses dados foram confirmados pelos agrupamentos dos quatro clusters. Efetuou-se a análise de caso com um representante de cada cluster. Os resultados revelaram que as emoções podem influenciar atitudes e percepções do médico na relação com o paciente.
Pai: obstáculo epistemológico?
Authors: Triska Vitor Hugo Couto
Published: July 2020

Resumo Uma revisão bibliográfica em trabalhos freudo-lacanianos que abordam questões relativas à contemporaneidade encontra neles a difusão de uma hipótese explicativa geral: o declínio paterno. Como consequência, é produzida uma compreensão negativizada da contemporaneidade, por ser abordada majoritariamente a partir das ideias de déficit paterno e desordem. Resgata-se o conceito de obstáculo epistemológico de Bachelard para construir uma compreensão crítica que propõe que, nos trabalhos psicanalíticos que abordam a contemporaneidade a partir do declínio paterno, a noção Pai teria se tornado um obstáculo epistemológico, fator de imobilidade na pesquisa. Essa crítica se mostra necessária para propor questões e soluções teóricas que permitam uma superação do impasse apontado e um mais além do pai-centrismo.
Electrical conductivity of lithium tantalate thin film
Authors: Gudkov S. I. , Solnyshkin A. V. , Kiselev D. A. , Belov A. N.
Published: July 2020

Abstract The electrical conductivity of lithium tantalate thin film on the silicon substrate was studied. The film structure was prepared by RF magnetron sputtering. In general, the current-voltage characteristics were asymmetric and similar to that of a diode. The current-voltage characteristics had several sections associated with various transport mechanisms of current carriers. The main conductivity mechanism was related to the space-charge-limited current. The current-voltage characteristics showed that there was a mismatch between the forward and backward runs. One of the reasons for such behavior is a space charge accumulation due to charge carriers which were injected from the electrode and did not relax.
Synthesis of silicon carbide from rice husk
Authors: Pereira M. L. G. , Figueira D. S. S. , Girolamo B. R. , Vernilli F.
Published: July 2020

Abstract This is a study about the synthesis of SiC from rice husk. The SiC production was carried out in two stages, the first one being the rice husk carbonization under vacuum, at the temperature range from 270 to 650 °C, and the second stage was the pyrolysis of the carbonized rice husk, at the temperature range from 1300 to 1800 °C and 120 min isotherms. The rice husk was characterized by X-ray fluorescence, and the reaction products were characterized by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The temperature influence on pyrolysis was demonstrated. SiC formation occurred in samples treated over 1600 °C, while at lower temperatures, it was possible to observe the secondary formation of cristobalite, tridymite, and quartz. In this study, it was possible to calculate the yield of SiC production as a function of the pyrolysis temperature of the carbonized rice husk.
Calcination thermokinetics of three Brazilian limestones
Authors: Silveira M. A. C. W. da , Luz J. A. M. da , Faria G. L. de , Coutinho F. M. P.
Published: July 2020

Abstract Limestone and lime producers inadvertently generate a considerable amount of fine material during their processing, consequently becoming a great environmental liability. As far as the industrial calcination process is concerned, there is still a need for an experimental survey on Arrhenius law parameters, as apparent frequency factor and activation energy, referring to Brazilian limestones. The knowledge of these thermokinetic parameters may contribute to energy saving during the industrial calcination process, as well as for allowing the use of limestone fines in other industrial applications. This study aimed to characterize three Brazilian limestones by focusing on their laboratory-scale calcination using both quasi-isothermal and non-isothermal methods to estimate their kinetic parameters. The non-isothermal method (by thermogravimetric analyses) allowed estimating the activation energy for each limestone through the high calcination rate ranges. However, the kinetic parameters estimated by the quasi-isothermal method turned out in lower values, indicating the need to control the reactor atmosphere.
Maltodextrin on the flow properties of green coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) pulp powder
Authors: Araújo Tayla Maria Ramos , Farias Michael Douglas Lemos , Afonso Marcos Rodrigues Amorim , Costa José Maria Correia da , Eça Kaliana Sitonio
Published: July 2020

ABSTRACT The study of the flow properties and particle surfaces of a food powder is essential for predicting its behaviour during processing and commercialization. The objective of this work was to determine the powder flow properties of lyophilized green coconut pulp with different concentrations of maltodextrin. Samples containing 0, 5, 10 and 15% (m/m) maltodextrin were lyophilized, and the flow index (FI), wall friction angles and densities were determined. The microstructure of the powders was evaluated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The samples containing 0 and 5% maltodextrin showed 1.87 FI, classifying them as very cohesive powders, and those containing 10 and 15% cohesive powder showed 2.12 and 2.43 FI, respectively. The powder densities varied from 138.6 to 287.6 kg/m3, and the wall friction angle varied from 15.8 to 39.8°. The powder particles presented irregular shapes and rough surfaces, especially in powders containing 0, 5 and 10% maltodextrin. The powder containing 15% had smoother and less agglomerated surfaces. An increase in the amount of maltodextrin added to the pulp made the particles smoother and denser and improved the fluidity of the powder.
Epidemiological study of dengue fever in District Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Authors: Qamash Tahira , Jamil Johar , Khan Faheem Ahmed , Saira  , Sultan Ambareen , Begum Nadia , Din Salah Ud
Published: July 2020

Abstract Dengue is a viral disease which is serious health concern from last few decades and the infection transmitted through mosquito bite into human. This study was conducted to carry out prevalence of dengue fever in District Swabi. A total of 196 blood sample were collected from patients with age ranges (0-80 years) having dengue fever on the basis of physical symptoms from Bacha Khan Medical Complex Swabi during August to October 2017. Serological test were performed for detection of IgM, IgG and NS1 (Non structural protein antigen of virus) against dengue. Out of total 196 confirmed dengue cases the most prone gender was male 123(62%) while 73(38%) were female. Among the age groups; 21-30 years group 62 (31.6%) was found the most predominated age group. The higly affected areas in district Swabi were Topi (40.8%) followed by Main Swabi (27%), Maneri (8.2%), Marghuz (6%), Shawa Ada (5.1%), Shah Mansoor (5.1%), Gohati (4.1%), and Chota Lahore (3.6%). Therefore, the health department should take actions by educating the public about basic cleanliness of the environment. The community should be encouraged to participate in the control of such vector based diseases/infections.
Occurrence of anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibody and evaluation of risk infection factors in goats raised in Sergipe state, Brazil
Authors: Rizzo Huber , Jesus Taile K.S. , Alcântara Adrianne M. , Carvalho Jeferson S. , Pinheiro Júnior José Wilton , Mota Rinaldo A. , Silva Tatiane R.
Published: July 2020

ABSTRACT: The objective was to determine, through indirect immunofluorescence reaction (RIFI, 1:64), the occurrence of IgG antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii and the risk factors associated with infection in goats in the state of Sergipe. To this study were used 675 samples of blood of animals from 41 farms of the three state mesoregions from 2013 to 2014. The occurrence of seropositive goats was 30.07%, with 90.24% of farms with seropositive animals. The distribution of titers obtained was 37.93%, 11.82%, 17.24%, 18.22%, and 17.77% for 64, 128, 512 and 1024 respectively. The risk factors observed were farms that did not have facilities (p=0.000, OR=2.30, CI 95%=1.41-3.74), with flooded soils (p=0.011, OR=2.94, CI 95%=1.27-6.79), which provided feed on the ground (p=0.032, OR=1.69, CI 95%=1.04-2.74), in uncovered cages (p=0.032, OR=1.69, CI 95%=1.04-2.74), pasture-based feed (p=0.003, OR=3.52, CI 95%=1.53-8.09), with access from cats to (p=0.031, OR=1.45, CI 95%=1.03-2.04) and introduced new breeders in the last five years (p=0.036, OR=1.58, CI 95%=1.02-2.74).