bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kreatorzy, gestorzy i internauci – od baz danych przestrzennych do map numerycznych i wirtualnych globusów
Authors: Piotr Werner Piotr Werner
Published: September 2020

The basic elements of Geographic Information Systems are spatial databases. There are multiply interfaces of views and queries as well as methods of reporting. They are multi-resolution and multi-representations. Additional elements are standardized metadata. Currently they are developing as the technologies of distributed processing using wireless networks and global positioning systems. The procedures of spatial data bases creation are based on well recognized and defined methodology. Recent development of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is the cause that traditional division of work concerning spatial databases among authors, administrators and users changes itself. Directional propagation of information (according to Shannon theory) from authors through administrators to users is changing. Users are simultaneously authors and administrators, sharing their own collections of spatial data and vice versa, sometimes professionals use such collections supporting and updating professional spatial databases using public access data. Creation, assembling and dissemination of spatial data provided voluntarily by individuals has been defined as Volunteered Geographic Information. There are a lot of impacts of this new trend involving essential, legal and economic aspects as well as creating the new qualities in culture of the societies.
Lean and metrology: a systematic review and bibliometric analysis of the scientific literature from the last 20 years
Authors: Tanaro Lucas França , Pacheco Heymert Vinícius , Santos Ana Carla de Souza Gomes dos , Ferreira Letícia Ali Figueiredo , Santos Genildo Nonato
Published: September 2020

The metrology area is responsible for measurement properties and is present in the market through services related to calibration, standardization, maintenance, measurement traceability, and certification. While there is a demand from metrology companies for efficient methods of managing the quality of their services and operations, lean culture encompasses the most important management techniques with applications in various segments. Considering the aspects that permeate these two areas, the question arises about a possible intersection between the demands of companies and metrology laboratories to remain competitive and certified in the market and benefits provided by lean culture. Thus, this paper performs a systematic review, according to the PRISMA protocol, in order to verify if there is an intersection between lean and metrology in the scientific literature. Through bibliometric and qualitative analyses, the research shows a gap of application with a lack of articles in this area, as well as a great potential of places and tools to be implemented.
English proficiency test in a logistics postgraduate course admission
Authors: Aquino Ana Beatriz , Kobayashi Eliana
Published: September 2020

The construction of English proficiency tests applied in college admissions is a complex activity as their content must reflect the language skills required in the program and their results can affect applicants’ lives. This study aims to establish the specifications of English language skills to be tested in an admission test for a postgraduate course in Logistics and Operation of a public institution. The qualitative methodology of this investigation encompasses the course documents analysis, the results of past tests, as well as the application of a questionnaire to the professors and the program coordinator. The investigation has a multidisciplinary approach, integrating different areas like Applied Linguistics and Administration. The preliminary results show that English language is considered important in the program documents although it is not clearly stated. In addition, professors seem to have different expectations on student English level but agree on the main linguistic skill.
The relationship between additive manufacturing and circular economy: a sistematic review
Authors: Tavares Thais Moreira , Godinho Filho Moacir , Ganga Gilberto Miller Devós , Callefi Mário Henrique Bueno Moreira
Published: September 2020

One of the important technologies in Industry 4.0 is Additive Manufacturing, which makes it possible to manufacture objects layer by layer continuously or incrementally. Circular economy aims to improve resource efficiency, leading to an evolution from the current linear model of extraction, transformation, and elimination to the model where resources flow in a circular manner. Many early studies have pointed to Additive Manufacturing as a technology that promises the environmental sustainability and the development of circular material flows. However, there is still great uncertainty about the relationship between circular economy goals and 3D printing goals. From this context, a Systematic Literature Review was performed by applying the Method Ordination multicriteria methodology in order to map the main publications. Then, 10 articles were analyzed to obtain relevant information about the relationship between Additive Manufacturing and Circular Economy.
Reverse logistics in são Sebastião and Ilha Bela handmade breweries: advantages and challenges
Authors: Borges Leonardo Castilho , Macedo Victoria Bartuciotti Hipocreme , Celestino Orlando José de Souza
Published: September 2020

This article describes the advantages and challenges faced by the handmade beer producers of São Sebastião and Ilhabela regarding the use of reverse logistics in their production processes. It begins with a review of the growing demand of handmade breweries and the need to refine their logistical processes. The following is a referenced description of reverse logistics and how it has become an important competitive differential in the reduction of waste disposal in the environment and its consequent reduction in costs. Analyzing what types and to what extent production control is performed and how the use of reverse logistics is faced, through bibliographic research and case studies. For this purpose, questionnaires were carried out with handmade beer producers and it was possible to conclude which advantages and challenges can be faced by producers in the reverse logistics between them, the advantages in the reduction of costs and the aggregation of socio-environmental value, and the disadvantages such as financial unfeasibility and difficulties in obtaining packaging.
Production Planning and Control (PPC): production pointing system deployment, use and unfolding
Authors: Andrade José Henrique de , Braga Francisco Andrea Simões , Campanini Luciano , Marçola Josadak Astorino , Rocha Bruna Carvalho Nunes
Published: September 2020

The growing need for efficiency and effectiveness in production systems management has increased the importance of processes and activities related to Production Planning and Control (PPC). Several authors point out that the more dynamic, competitive market, with higher demands from consumers and the increasing insertion of technology to support decision making, make the need for robust management processes imperative. In line with this scenario, the present work aims to present the report of a process of implementation, use and the consequences of a production pointing system. To achieve the proposed objective, a literature review was conducted on the topics of interest and a case study in a company that manufactures hospital medical products in the interior of São Paulo state. As main results, it was observed that the adoption and evolution of a production pointing system generated significant gains for the company's Production Control and increased maturity in terms of Production Management, but required significant efforts and investments to maintain and evolve the production deploying process.
Validation of the Polar Team Pro System for Sprint Speed With Ice Hockey Players
Authors: Conners Ryan T. , Whitehead Paul N. , Dodds Fitzgerald T. , Schott Kinta D. , Quick Madison C.
Published: September 2020

Conners, RT, Whitehead, PN, Dodds, FT, Schott, KD, and Quick, MC. Validation of the polar team pro system for sprint speed with ice hockey players. J Strength Cond Res 36(12): 3468–3472, 2022—Commercially available player tracking sensors such as the Polar Team Pro system (PTPS) have been used to monitor athlete performance. Use during ice hockey practices and games has resulted in seemingly plausible and valid values for internal metrics (heart rate); however, external metrics (distance, speed, and acceleration) seem sporadic and counterintuitive. To determine the validity of the PTPS for measuring sprint speed with collegiate hockey players, 15 NCAA Division I male athletes (21.86 ± 1.04 years, 175.86 ± 6.78 cm, 80.58 ± 4.44 kg) participated in the study. Subjects wore a PTPS strap, at the level of the xiphoid process, and performed 2 sprints of 15.24 m (blue line to blue line) and 35.05 m (red line to the far blue line) in 3 conditions: indoor ice skating, indoor running, and outdoor running. Timing gates (TG) were used to determine sprint times, which allowed for manual calculation of speed. Speed values from the PTPS and TG were compared using paired-samples t-tests, and an alpha level of 0.05, 2-sided, was set a priori as a significance level. For indoor ice skating, PTPS significantly underestimated speeds at both distances (p < 0.001). However, PTPS significantly overestimated speeds for indoor and outdoor sprints at both distances (p ≤ 0.001). The PTPS is not accurate for measuring short-distance linear sprint speed or linear sprint speed during indoor ice skating. The inconsistency in speed values needs to be taken into consideration when using the system for science-based training because inaccurate speed values may negatively affect other external performance metrics provided by PTPS.
Preconditioning Strategies Before Maximum Clean Performance in Female Weightlifters
Authors: Kelekian Georgia-Kassandra , Zaras Nikolaos , Stasinaki Angeliki-Nikoletta , Spiliopoulou Polyxeni , Karampatsos Giorgos , Bogdanis Gregory , Terzis Gerasimos
Published: September 2020

Kelekian, GK, Zaras, N, Stasinaki, AN, Spiliopoulou, P, Karampatsos, G, Bogdanis, G, and Terzis, G. Preconditioning strategies before maximum clean performance in female weightlifters. J Strength Cond Res 36(8): 2318–2321, 2022—The aim of the study was to examine the acute effect of performing clean pulls with either 85% or 120% one repetition maximum (1RM), on subsequent clean performance, in female Olympic weightlifters. Eight competitive female Olympic weightlifters (age, 22.9 ± 5.8 years; height, 1.67 ± 0.06 m; training experience, 6.1 ± 3.9 years; clean performance, 66.3 ± 3.9 kg), performed clean pulls either with 85% or with 120% 1RM, 3 minutes before their maximum effort in clean, in 2 different days, in a counterbalanced order. The rate of perceived exertion (RPE) was provided after each intervention. Body composition (dual x-ray absorptiometry), countermovement jumping (CMJ) performance, leg press isometric rate of force development (RFD), and peak force (PF) were also evaluated on different days. Clean performance was increased by 6.1 ± 3.6% (p = 0.002) after preconditioning with 85% 1RM and 4.7 ± 3.1% (p = 0.004) after 120% 1RM. Rate of perceived exertion was lower after preconditioning with 85% 1RM, compared with 120% 1RM (p = 0.015). No significant correlation was found between the changes in clean performance after 85% or 120% 1RM, with lean body mass, CMJ performance, and isometric leg press RFD, and leg press PF. These data suggest that lifting either 85% or 120% 1RM in clean pulls is an effective strategy for acute increase of clean performance in female Olympic weightlifters, whereas the use of 85% 1RM load may be performed with less exertion.
The $19,000 Question: How Will the Economic Consequences of the Coronavirus Pandemic Affect the Financial System?
Authors: Davies Howard
Published: September 2020

The deep recession expected as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic will leave both governments and private-sector companies with a greatly increased debt burden. That will have severe consequences for the financial system. Banks will suffer large-scale defaults on business and personal lending. To work off the debt overhang, interest rates may be held down by central banks for a long period. Inflation may rise, which would deflate the real value of debt, but inflationary pressures are currently weak. Financial repression will add to the pressures on banks and other financial institutions. Major banks enter the crisis period with high capital ratios, but expected losses on loan portfolios will put some under strain. Less strongly capitalized new entrants may suffer disproportionately. Other likely changes are more rapid growth in digital financial services and a decline in cash usage. Central banks will probably issue their own digital currencies, which will make maintaining negative interest rates more achievable. At the same time, the international financial system will be put under strain by global tensions generated by the crisis. In this complex environment, it will be crucial for governments, central banks, and the banking system to collaborate closely and for the European Union to bolster the eurozone with long-planned but long-delayed reforms, in particular to promote a capital markets union that could relieve pressure on banks’ balance sheets.
Feminist Historiography and Uses of the Past
Authors: Stefaniw Blossom
Published: September 2020

Two recently-published works involved in the representation of women in the Christian past show two contemporary but divergent historiographic modes. The following essay examines each study within a larger frame of inquiry as to how patriarchy continues to shape both the institutional and embodied orders within which feminist historiography of early Christianity and Late Antiquity takes place. Using Critical Race Theory as the best available perspective from which to engage with systems of oppression, I articulate certain revisions which should be made to current efforts towards equality and consider what it would mean to write feminist historiography as counter-narrative or counter-storytelling without that becoming a decorative or extra-curricular practice in the academy. When feminist historiography is treated simultaneously in institutional, embodied, and epistemic terms it becomes evident that the way we think about women is part of a high-stakes conflict around the use of the past.
A Qualitative Exploration of the Impact of a Distressed Family Member on Pediatric Resuscitation Teams
Authors: Deacon Amanda , O’Neill Tom , Delaloye Nicole , Gilfoyle Elaine
Published: September 2020

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:

Family presence during resuscitation (FPDR) is commonplace in many hospitals today. Research has supported the positive effects it can have on family members; however, there is little research about how it may affect the resuscitation team’s performance, especially in a pediatric population. Our objective was to identify how resuscitation team members perceive and respond to the presence of a distressed family member during a resuscitation.

METHODS:

This is a qualitative study in which we examine FPDR-related themes raised by pediatric resuscitation team members after a resuscitation simulation. As part of a team training educational intervention, pediatric resuscitation teams, composed of nurses, respiratory therapists, and resident physicians, participated in a video-recorded simulated event in which they attempted to resuscitate an infant. During the scenario, a confederate actor played the role of a distressed “parent.” Video-recorded debriefs occurred immediately after each simulation. Video recordings were transcribed verbatim, and then transcripts were coded and analyzed via thematic analysis to saturation.

RESULTS:

Thirteen postevent video debriefs were analyzed. A total of 74 participants took part in these simulations and debriefs. Analysis revealed 15 major and 29 minor themes, which were mapped to 5 factors, namely resuscitation environment, affective responses, cognitive responses, behavioral responses, and team dynamics.

CONCLUSIONS:

FPDR has an impact on resuscitation team members’ responses and influences their adaptive behavior. If not managed well, this may pose potential patient safety concerns. Policy and training of specific teamwork skills are ways in which we can better equip health care providers to effectively manage FPDR.
Assessing compaction of existing railway subgrades using dynamic cone penetration testing
Authors: Chen Weizhi , Min Shengjie , Chala Ayele Tesema , Zhang Yanfei , Liu Xianfeng
Published: September 2020

Dynamic cone penetration testing has been extensively used in the past for subgrade performance assessment and quality control in road construction practice. However, the method is not commonly employed on high-speed railways. This is due to lack of field data that prove its feasibility as an alternative method for assessing subgrade quality. To mitigate this gap, a series of in situ tests was performed on existing subgrades built with coarse-grained soils at five different sections along the Tehran–Isfahan high-speed railway in Iran. At each subgrade section tested, four parameters for compaction quality control – blow count, degree of compaction, subgrade reaction modulus and dynamic deformation modulus – were determined at nine different depths from subgrade surface. On the basis of the results obtained, a correlation model was developed to relate the traditional quality control parameters of compacted subgrade fill materials with the blow counts. Finally, a simple method using the correlation models established was proposed for assessment of subgrade compaction quality. The method proposed proved to be an alternative approach for evaluating the state of subgrade compaction and also for assessing the subgrade performance of existing railway subgrades.
An interlocking approach for the rebar-to-concrete contact in bond
Authors: Tirassa Max , Fernández Ruiz Miguel , Muttoni Aurelio
Published: September 2020

The bond response of deformed bars in structural concrete is a phenomenon governed, to a large extent, by the rib-to-concrete contact and interaction, with contact forces depending on both material properties and the kinematics between the contact surfaces (slip and potential separation between the bar and concrete). This phenomenon, presenting similarities with aggregate interlocking in cracked concrete, is difficult to investigate in an experimental manner by means of conventional test arrangements. In this work, an experimental and theoretical investigation on the phenomenon was conducted by means of an innovative experimental test setup performed with bar off-cuts and allowing tracking of the development of bond and confinement stresses for given contact kinematics. The surface of the rebars was scanned to analyse the contact and roughness properties for various cases. The experimental results were analysed using a mechanical model accounting for the surface properties and rib-to-concrete mechanical engagement. Good agreement in terms of the maximum stresses and load–displacement curves was obtained. On that basis, the practical implications of calculating bond stresses on cracked concrete are discussed.
3D random packing algorithm of ellipsoidal particles based on the Monte Carlo method
Authors: Chen Changhong , Bai Songlin , Huang Ying , Lam Lik , Yao Yao , Keer Leon M.
Published: September 2020

The random packing of aggregate particles is an important factor affecting the mechanical properties of concrete at the mesoscopic scale. In the current study, a meso-mechanical pretreatment algorithm is developed to construct the random ellipsoidal aggregate model for the mesoscopic structure of fully graded concrete. The Fuller curve combined with equivalent diameter is adopted to ensure equality between the gradation and content of the random ellipsoidal aggregates and those of the actual geometric aggregates. A ‘removing occupied space’ method is proposed to improve the packing efficiency based on the background grids strategy. A modified search algorithm consisting of rough and fine detection for determining the overlaps is proposed to improve the optimised simulation of the meso-structure of cement-based composites. A random ellipsoidal aggregate model with different aspect ratios of ellipsoid is developed and compared with the existing algorithms to test the efficiency of the new pretreatment algorithm. The effect of the ellipsoidal shape on the random packing fraction is investigated based on the proposed pretreatment algorithm. The pretreatment algorithm proposed greatly improves the efficiency of packing and provides a powerful tool for the realisation of three-dimensional large-scale numerical meso-concrete.
Learning Patterns, Personality Traits and Motivational Profile of Students of Dual Learning Modality
Authors: Torrelles-Nadal Cristina , París-Mañas Georgina , Quesada-Pallares Carla , Coiduras-Rodríguez Jordi
Published: September 2020

The aim of this research article is to identify the profile of students enrolled in dual learning model and standard learning model based on personality traits, learning patterns and motivational orientation. Participants included 212 freshmen enrolled dual learning model (N=97) and standard model (N=115) in the Primary Education Degree. The participants completed 3 questionnaires: (1) Learning Combination Inventory (Johnston & Dainton, 1996), (2) Big-Five Personality Inventory (Bermúdez, 1995), and (3) Motivational Profile Inventory (Corral, Arribas & Fernández, 2010). The results showed that the students who enrolled in dual learning modality tend to be less open, more emotionally stable and take care of their relationships to a greater extent. The two later characteristics are essential for the typology of the learning modality because it is more complex to work and learn in two different environments than one as standard learning. Despite these results, the groups of both learning modalities are similar and therefore possible future lines are considered. Future studies should be conducted with much larger samples and longitudinal design that allows corroborating (or not) that the students who study in dual learning modality are different or can vary their motivational orientations or improve their learning patterns during the course of their training.
La ruta de Paulo Freire en Chile (1964-1969): alfabetización popular e influencias del marxismo heterodoxo
Authors: Cabaluz Fabian , Areyuna-Ibarra Beatriz
Published: September 2020

Este artículo de investigación pretende contribuir, desde el campo de la historia de la educación, al análisis ¿ de la experiencia del exilio vivida por el pedagogo brasilero Paulo Freire en Chile durante los años 1964 y 1969. A partir de una metodología cualitativa, de carácter hermenéutico, implementando el método de análisis de contenidos, el texto se adentra en la participación de este pedagogo en las campañas de alfabetización popular del Gobierno de Eduardo Frei Montalva, en sus influencias teóricas durante el período y los desplazamientos político-pedagógicos hacia el marxismo. En las conclusiones se sostiene que la producción pedagógica freiriana elaborada durante su exilio en Chile, muestra un importante proceso de incorporación de elementos teóricos y conceptuales provenientes del marxismo heterodoxo.
Educación popular y educación propia: diálogos desde experiencias educativas en Cauca
Authors: González Maria Isabel , Torres Alfonso
Published: September 2020

Este artículo resultado de investigación presenta algunos diálogos entre la educación popular y la educación propia desde discursos y experiencias pedagógicas que han llevado a cabo profesores y dirigentes sociales del departamento del Cauca (Colombia) en instituciones educativas. Las dos corrientes pedagógicas forman parte de las apuestas político-educativas de dos organizaciones que conviven en el Cauca: la Asociación de Instructores y trabajadores de la Educación del Departamento del Cauca (Asoinca) y el Consejo Regional Indígena del Cauca (CRIC). A partir del trabajo de investigación basado en una metodología crítica y participativa, encontramos que, pese a las diferencias entre estas dos corrientes pedagógicas, existe un diálogo profundo de sus sentidos, prácticas y saberes el cual ha posibilitado y fortalecido las construcciones colectivas en algunas experiencias escolares donde convergen. Este artículo, además de presentar los sentidos compartidos: critica al capitalismo, sentido emancipador, contextualismo, fortalecimiento organizativo, transformaciones culturales y subjetivas, y expone algunos criterios convergentes de sus experiencias en cuanto a las orientaciones de sus prácticas educativas.
El Plan FinEs2 en Argentina. Dos dimensiones de análisis para el abordaje de las políticas públicas de terminalidad educativa
Authors: González Federico Martín
Published: September 2020

La obligatoriedad de la educación secundaria en Argentina, instaurada en el año 2006 a partir de la Ley de Educación Nacional 26.206, promovió nuevas indagaciones en el campo de las ciencias sociales, renovando interrogantes clásicos sobre las relaciones entre escuela, educación y desigualdad. Los autores del artículo de reflexión recuperan esta preocupación y analizan una política pública de terminalidad educativa, específicamente el Plan de Finalización de Estudios Secundarios (FinEs2), situando el análisis en un marco histórico mayor, es decir, el de la configuración a partir de los primeros años del siglo XX de un campo discursivo propio de la educación de adultos. Desde una perspectiva metodológica cualitativa, se retoman dos niveles de análisis que responden a las complejidades de abordar como objeto de estudio a las políticas públicas. Primero el estudio de las características rectoras de la experiencia del Plan FinEs2 y, segundo, el análisis de las narrativas de los funcionarios. Esto permitió identificar cuatro elementos centrales a partir de los cuales es posible estudiar las distintas medidas orientadas a la universalización de la educación secundaria en Argentina: las tensiones entre lo escolar y no escolar en la educación de adultos; las múltiples formas que asumen las relaciones entre educación y trabajo; la complejidad en la definición del sujeto pedagógico y las relaciones entre territorio, política y educación.
Educación en cultura, tecnología e innovación: una aproximación a los impactos del programa de formación de los Laboratorios Vivos de Innovación y Cultura
Authors: Ortega-Hoyos Antonio José , Gómez-Gómez Nathaly , Osorio-Vallejo David
Published: September 2020

En este artículo se exponen los principales impactos que se evidenciaron en los participantes del programa de formación desarrollado en el marco del proyecto Laboratorios Vivos de Innovación y Cultura en los municipios de Clemencia y María la Baja, en el departamento de Bolívar (Colombia). Para la investigación se utilizó una metodología cualitativa de tipo descriptivo-analítico con insumos como entrevistas, indicadores de seguimiento al proyecto y documentos internos que exponen la experiencia vivida en el desarrollo del proceso. Los impactos del programa se analizan a la luz de las capacidades humanas en relación con el objetivo del programa de formación, que buscó fortalecer las dimensiones cognoscitiva, psicomotoras y afectivas de los participantes. Entre los resultados, se encuentra que este programa contribuyó al estímulo de habilidades y capacidades sociales, al uso y la apropiación de las TIC en relación con la generación de productos culturales, y a la consolidación de las identidades individual y colectiva.
Управление дебиторской и кредиторской задолженностью производственного предприятия
Authors: Дегтярева Виктория Владимировна , Максименко Мария Николаевна
Published: September 2020

Цель: в данной статье рассматриваются особенности управления дебиторской и кредиторской задолженностью предприятия и приведены меры для оптимизации системы управления взаимоотношений с дебиторами и кредиторами. Обсуждение: для дальнейшей разработки мер по управлению дебиторской и кредиторской задолженностью производственного предприятия предлагается принять к рассмотрению понятие и классификацию дебиторской и кредиторской задолженности, определить показатели оценки эффективности управления дебиторской и кредиторской задолженностью. Результаты: разработаны мероприятия для совершенствования системы управления дебиторской и кредиторской задолженностью производственного предприятия, выдвинуты предложения по применению на предприятии кредитной политики, контролю за выполнением обязательств по отношению к кредиторам, внедрению программного продукта для своевременного погашения обязательств.
Компонентный состав и функциональные задачи инфраструктурной платформы инновационного курса региональной социально-экономической политики
Authors: Новиков Аркадий Геннадьевич
Published: September 2020

Цель: сформулировать требования к инфраструктурной платформе инновационного курса региональной социально-экономической политики в современных условиях, определить ее компонентный состав и описать функциональные задачи, выполняемые каждым компонентом. Обсуждение: движение от единичных точек инновационного роста к инновационных кластерам и аналогичным региональным подсистемам предполагает переход к формированию инновационного курса региональной социально-экономической политики, позволяющего закрепить результаты инновационного развития на мезоуровне и подвести под развитие региональных инновационных подсистем адекватный им технологический базис, что, в свою очередь, даст возможность повысить глобальную конкурентоспособность региональной экономики. Разработка инфраструктурной платформы инновационного курса данной политики дает возможность обеспечить ее устойчивость и необходимую продуктивность. Результаты: разработана инфраструктурная платформа инновационного курса региональной социально-экономической политики, в состав которой входят: территориальный инкубатор участников инновационного бизнеса; цифровая платформа социально-экономических коммуникаций участников инновационного бизнеса и разработчиков соответствующего курса социально-экономической политики; депозитарий инновационных инициатив территории; центр развития инновационных технологий и компетенций региональной социально-экономической политики. Определен круг функциональных задач, выполняемых каждым из указанных компонентов.
Splitting p0 (6wp) to p1 (T75) v1
Authors: Argouarch Andrea
Published: September 2020

Protocol includes splitting outgrowth of dural cell from a 6 well plate into one T75 flask for expansion.
Reverse Transcription-Recombinase Polymerase (RT-RPA) Amplification with Lateral Flow Detection Short v1
Authors: Daunert Sylvia , Deo Sapna , Zingg Jean-Marc , Dikici Emre , Yang Yu-Ping , Owen Seely Spencer
Published: September 2020

The SARS-CoV-2 assay is an isothermal reverse-transcription-recombinase polymerase amplification (RT-RPA) test intended for the presumptive qualitative detection of nucleic acid from the SARS-CoV-2 in oropharyngeal swabs from individuals suspected of Covid-19. Results are for the presumptive detection and identification of SARS-CoV-2 RNA. The SARS-CoV-2 RNA is generally detectable in respiratory specimens during the acute phase of infection. Positive results are indicative of active infection with SARS-CoV-2 but do not rule out bacterial infection or co-infection with other viruses.
QUALIDADE DE VIDA DE PACIENTES ACOMETIDOS DE DERMATOSES
Authors: Oliveira Felipe Fernandes , Trindade Luciana Cavalcante , Ribeiro Natália Gontijo , Farias Stephany Pessoa , Nascimento Kamila Paschoal Magno do
Published: September 2020

O impacto psicológico gerado por uma dermatose deve ser cuidadosamente avaliado pois poderá influenciar na evolução da doença e na resposta terapêutica. Nesse contexto, o presente estudo objetiva avaliar a qualidade de vida de pacientes com diferentes dermatoses. Trata-se de um estudo transversal cuja população foram pacientes que, no período de novembro/18 a março/19, buscaram atendimento dermatológico em uma clínica-escola localizada em João Pessoa/PB, utilizando-se como instrumento o Índice de Qualidade de Vida em Dermatologia – DLQI. A associação entre variáveis qualitativas foi avaliada pelo teste de Qui-quadrado; para variáveis quantitativas foram utilizados testes não paramétricos. Para se comparar grupos de doenças foi utilizado o teste de Kruskal-Wallis, seguido do teste de comparações múltiplas de Dunn. Para se comparar as variáveis com relação ao sexo foi utilizado o teste U de Mann-Whitney. Todos aspectos éticos foram respeitados. Avaliaram-se 165 pacientes. A população foi composta majoritariamente por mulheres (70,3%), com média de idade 35,25±15,7 anos. O tempo médio de doença foi de 3,6 ± 4,0 anos. As dermatoses mais prevalentes foram acne (24,2%), micoses (13,3%), tricoses (12,7%), melasma (7,9%), tumores cutâneos (6,1%). A mediana do DLQI total 6,0 (0-27,0) e média do escore geral foi de 7,62 ± 6,15, mostrando efeito moderado das dermatoses na qualidade de vida. A acne foi a dermatose que levou à pior qualidade de vida. O estudo alerta para uma avaliação abrangente do paciente que permita compreender melhor o quanto e de que forma a doença dermatológica pode prejudicar sua qualidade de vida e saúde mental.
INTERCORRÊNCIAS GRAVÍDICAS E RESULTADOS DO TESTE DO REFLEXO VERMELHO EM RÉCEM-NASCIDOS
Authors: Pinto Airton Arison Rêgo , Fontoura Fabíola Chaves , Da Costa Lucas Ramos , Ramos Adriana Lorrayny Barboza Pereira
Published: September 2020

Objetivou-se descrever as intercorrências gravídicas apresentadas pelo público materno durante o período gestacional e associar as intercorrências gravídicas aos resultados do Teste do Reflexo Vermelho em recém-nascidos. Esta pesquisa partiu de um estudo descritivo e de abordagem quantitativa, onde foi realizada na Faculdade Nova Esperança de Mossoró/FACENE-RN, posteriormente à seleção da população em uma maternidade situada no município. A população foi constituída por mães e recém-nascidos da maternidade e que compuseram o banco de dados do projeto de pesquisa, tendo como instrumento um formulário. A coleta de dados deu-se a partir do banco de dados no decorrer de fevereiro a setembro de 2018. Os dados foram analisados a partir de média, desvio padrão, valores mínimos, máximos, frequência simples e para a analise da associação entre as intercorrências gravídicas e o resultado do Teste do Reflexo Vermelho, aplicou-se o teste Qui-Quadrado (χ2). Após a análise dos resultados, o público estudado de 79 mães pertencia exclusivamente ao município de Mossoró-RN, onde apenas 49 mães apresentaram intercorrências, com maior prevalência da Infecção do Trato Urinário. Os resultados dos testes nos respectivos recém-nascidos mostraram reflexo vermelho normal, onde não houve associações estatisticamente significante entre as intercorrências maternas e os resultados do teste do reflexo vermelho nos recém-nascidos, com p=0,99. As intercorrências gravídicas, de acordo com o estudo, não interferiram nos resultados dos testes, porém deve-se cuidar das intercorrências gestacionais para minimizar os potenciais riscos aos fetos.
Rotas de vinho e desenvolvimiento regional
Authors: Cordeiro Gonçalves Eduardo
Published: September 2020

Vinho e turismo constituem hoje dois produtos cada vez mais complementares, mormente em regiões vitivinícolas deprimidas e que encetaram processos de restruturação com a introdução da componente turística. Estamos, assim, perante duas componentes determinadas a partir do contexto territorial, porquanto quer a regulamentação e certificação do vinho parte de pressupostos regionais – a região demarcada – e o turismo que se articula com o desenho e a atracção do destino – local ou regional – exercida sobre o turista. Esta associação do vinho ao turismo implica ainda a valorização da “marca” onde o ênfase regional vai contribuir, sobremaneira, para o desenvolvimento e a sustentabilidade da região. Assim, o enoturismo representa actualmente mais do que uma motivação específica para a realização da viagem induzida pelo vinho, ele constitui uma nova oportunidade de negócio e um catalisador para a economia de uma região vitivinícola. A par, pode igualmente contribuir para o “afinar do destino turístico”, pois passa a promover a região e um conjunto de actividades associadas ao vinho. Por conseguinte, o sucesso de um destino enoturístico e o desenho das rotas vitícolas estão simultaneamente associados à reputação do vinho da região, à organização da adega e ao acolhimento dos visitantes, à dinamização e promoção dos elementos endógenos e do único, á criação de um conjunto de serviços, atracções e eventos que permitem complementar a adega e qualificar a região enquanto produto turismo integrado numa matriz cultural.
Characterizations of Discrete Weibull Distributions
Authors: Hamedani G.G. , Butt Nadeem Shafique
Published: September 2020

Seven versions of the discrete Weibull distribution are characterized via conditional expectation of function of the random variable as well as based on the hazard or reverse hazard function.
“Falando Sobre Gênero” na Escola: Potencialidades de uma Intervenção com Crianças
Authors: Botton Andressa , Strey Marlene Neves , Costa Ângelo Brandelli
Published: September 2020

Este artigo apresenta uma intervenção realizada com crianças do primeiro ano do ensino fundamental de uma escola pública para trabalhar sobre igualdade de gênero e empoderamento de meninas e mulheres a fim de combater as violências contra aqueles/as que não se enquadram nos discursos naturalizados sobre gênero exigidos socialmente. Como instrumentos para abordar essas temáticas utilizou-se livros infantis e realizou-se atividades lúdico-reflexivas em dez encontros, analisando-se os dados através da Análise de Discurso. Concluiu-se que, ao oferecer espaço para problematizar e desconstruir os discursos naturalizados no ambiente de sala de aula pesquisado, as crianças conseguem refletir sobre as desigualdades ainda impostas a meninos/homens e meninas/mulheres e construir conjuntamente alternativas para o combate às desigualdades de gênero existentes na sociedade. Com isso, entende-se que a intervenção realizada poderia ser adotada por professores/as e/ou outros/as profissionais que pretendem sensibilizar as crianças sobre o combate às exclusões e violências causadas pelas desigualdades de gênero, contribuindo para a existência de (mais) espaços para práticas como essa e para difundir suas potencialidades.
Indicadores de Saúde Mental e do Clima Familiar de Idosas Negras Matriarcas
Authors: Barbosa Vanessa Santos , Rabelo Dóris Firmino , Fernandes-Eloi Juliana
Published: September 2020

O presente trabalho buscou comparar os indicadores de saúde mental e do clima familiar de idosas negras matriarcas com o de idosos(as) em outras configurações familiares. Para tanto, utilizou um questionário sociodemográfico, a Escala de Depressão Geriátrica, o Inventário de Ansiedade de Beck – BAI e o Inventário do Clima familiar. Fizeram parte deste estudo 134 idosos(as), cadastrados em uma Unidade Básica de Saúde, entrevistadas em domicílio. Observou-se que a matriarcalidade estava associada à maior ansiedade, em especial no contexto de baixo apoio familiar. O clima familiar do grupo das idosas matriarcas não diferiu significativamente do grupo de idosos(as) em outras configurações familiares. Os indicadores de saúde mental se relacionaram ao apoio e à coesão no grupo dos idosos em outras configurações familiares, enquanto que conflito e hierarquia parecem ter impactos diferentes para cada grupo. Sugere-se outros estudos dentro da Psicologia que busquem uma compreensão não patologizante dos modelos familiares negros chefiados por mulheres, suas potências e seus riscos.
Comparison of the importance and observance of the patient's bill of rights from the perspectives of patients and personnel of hospitals in Kerman
Authors: Dehghan Mahlagha , Mehdipour-Rabori Roghayeh , Rayani Masoud , Zakeri Mohammad Ali , Mobasher Mina , Iranmanesh Maryam , Rezai Narges
Published: September 2020

Patients’ rights are among the most important criteria for evaluating the quality of health services. The current study aimed to determine the importance and observance of the patient's bill of rights. This cross-sectional study was done in Kerman, Iran. The research samples were 217 patients and 204 personnel. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire in the scope of the patient's bill of rights, and data were analyzed by SPSS 15. The results showed a significant difference between patients and the personnel on the subject of the patient's bill of rights and most of its dimensions (P < 0.01). However, no significant difference was found between their views on the observance of the patient's bill of rights and its dimensions. Also, 35.9% of patients as well as 25% of personnel considered the observance of patients’ rights unfavorable. The participants were aware of the importance of the patient's bill of rights. It is necessary, however, to codify and approve the laws related to the rights of patients.
Efficient Handover Approach in 5G Mobile Networks
Authors: Alnabhan Mohammad , Al-qatawneh Enas , Abadleh Ahmad , Atoum Mohammed Salem , Alnawyseh Mohammad
Published: September 2020

Femtocell technology has improved cellular coverage and capacity allowing the provision of rich and interactive communication services in current mobile networks. However, this technology suffers from several drawbacks including; increased interference and packet loss, frequent handovers, and high energy consumption. This paper presents a new handover management approach to overcome performance limitations linked to handover taking place at dense femtocell environments. RSSI of Base Station (BS), mobile user’s movement direction, and BS available capacity are factors used in this work to improve handover decision while sustaining perceived network performance. In addition, in order to reduce the complexity and delay of handover process, the proposed approach has redefined handover major phases including; preparation, decision and execution phases. A densely deployed simulated environment representing heterogeneous 4G and 5G architecture was implemented to evaluate the proposed approach. The simulation environment consists of three paths, each path represents a different network and mobility condition including BS distribution, obstacles, UE movement direction and distance. Results confirmed that the proposed handover approach reported an improved performance in terms of handover delay and number of unnecessary handovers. The average number of handovers occurred during all simulation scenarios was 3, also the average handover delay achieved was (55.15 ms). The number of handovers were decreased 30% and handover delay was reduced more than 10 ms comparing to conventional handover approaches such RSS-based. Hence, an improved adoption of handover management into femotocell environment.
The Effect of Shade Trees in the Coffee Ecosystem to the Population and Diurnal Activity of Insect Pollinators
Authors: Supriyadi Supriyadi , Dzikrillah Fuady Dawam , Arniputri Retna Bandriyati , Wijayanti Retno
Published: September 2020

Insect pollinators is one of the important factors in the cross-pollination of coffee flowers, which affects the coffee fruit set. However, there is still a limited understanding of how shade trees in the coffee ecosystem affect insect pollinators. The purpose of this study was to obtain information on the effect of climate variations at different shading levels in the coffee ecosystem to the population and diurnal activity of insect pollinators. The shade levels are categorized in three ways, namely high shade, low shade, and open shade. The observation was conducted at the time when the flower blooms with sample units a flower in two coffee branches. Insect pollinators that show feeding behavior in coffee flowers were recorded in the morning, while the diurnal activity of each species pollinator was observed in the morning, midday, and afternoon. The study showed five species of insects belonging to three families and two orders, Hymenoptera and Lepidoptera that showed feeding behavior on coffee flowers. Apis cerana and Apis mellifera were the dominant pollinators of coffee flowers. The difference in shade levels did not affect pollinator species to visit coffee flowers, but their population tends to decrease in the open shade, except Apis cerana. The peak of diurnal activity of insect pollinator recorded in the morning decreased at midday and showed an increase slightly in the afternoon until the end of the diurnal activity. An increase of temperature may significantly decrease the number of pollinators that visit coffee flowers, while humidity and light intensity showed no significant effect.
Does Inquiry-based Education Using Robots Have an Effect on Learners’ Inquiry Skills, Subject Knowledge and Skills, and Motivation?
Authors: Pedaste Margus , Altin Heilo
Published: September 2020

Robots have been applied in science education for a long time. Inquiry-based learning, as a student-centred method to discover different relations, has been considered as an effective learning approach in science education and robots are often used to apply student-guided inquiry. It is, however, not clear what the effect of inquiry-based scenarios is in learning science when students’ motivation and novelty effect are taken into account. In our study, we tested seven inquiry-based scenarios in secondary school physics with a sample of 47 students in the experiment classes and 41 in the control classes. Results revealed that the inquire-based scenarios improved students’ inquiry skills and subject knowledge and skills in the case of the experiment classes and also in the case of the control classes. Study motivation did not improve in the study, explained by the fact that the schools have used robots previously in learning and the novelty effect has faded out. Based on our discussion, the use of robots in education needs to focus more on supporting students’ thinking activities and on increasing their awareness about their own skills and learning process. Further studies are needed to understand in-depth how teachers’ activities in the classroom might have an effect on the usability of robots in education and how students’ thinking and awareness of the learning process could be improved in order to have a stronger effect on learning outcomes as well.
A teaching based technology in geography learning
Authors: Kurniawan Edi , Eva Banowati , Dafip Muchamad , S Sriyanto
Published: September 2020

This study aims to identify the ability of teachers to use technology and teacher competencies towards technology-based learning processes. This research involved 35 high school geography teachers in Semarang City. Variables analyzed include technological skill (TS); pedagogic competence (PED); professional competence (PRO); and technology-based learning (TBT) developed by teachers. The questionnaire was used in this research was closed questionnaire model. The collected data was tabulated and continued with Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, ANOVA test, Pearson correlation test and regression test. Based on the result, teacherâ€™s capability in using technology, has no connection with the technology-based learning that designed by them. While professional competency has no significant impact on the implementation of TBT (p = 0.801), with a partial negative value and R2 of only 4%. It can be assumed that the technology-based learning was conducted based more on the ability of teachers to manage class and learning, rather than developing learning  technology. Technology-based geography learning compiled by respondents is based more on the ability to manage classrooms and learning rather than developing learning technology. Based on the result, we recoment to stakeholders to facilitate teacher by providing technology training,  instruments before moving to technology based teaching, and socialization.

 

Keywords : pedagogic competence, teaching technology, technology skill