bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) and Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) Neuroimaging Combined With the Specific Test of Early Infant Motor Performance (STEP) Early Developmental Assessment Predicts One-Year Developmental Outcomes
Authors: Coker-Bolt Patty , Haskins Hannah , Moss Hunter , Davis Shelby , Reiner Amy , Jenkins Dorothea
Published: July 2020

Date Presented 03/27/20

STEP is a novel infant motor skills test that is an efficient developmental assessment for preterm infants. STEP scores are related to MRS metabolite N-acetylaspartate (NAA) and multiple white matter (WM) tract fractional anisotropy (FA) values. Neuroimaging data in a model with STEP scores strongly predict 12-month Bayley outcomes. Performance on the STEP relates to CNS structural and metabolic integrity, and combining neuroimaging with STEP assessment can predict long-term motor development.

Primary Author and Speaker: Patty Coker-Bolt

Additional Authors and Speakers: Hannah Haskins, Hunter Moss, Shelby Davis, Amy Reiner, Dorothea Jenkins
The Impact of an Occupation-Based Program for Incarcerated Women With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
Authors: Stelter Laurie , Evetts Cynthia
Published: July 2020

Date Presented 03/28/20

Utilizing a stepped wedge randomized control and repeated measures design, this study indicated improved occupational performance and participation outcomes for incarcerated women with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The outcomes of this study have strong potential utility for enhancing the rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals with IDD and advocating for the consistent inclusion of OT within criminal justice service-provider teams.

Primary Author and Speaker: Laurie Stelter

Contributing Authors: Cynthia Evetts
Quality of Life in Families With a Young Child With Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated With Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS)
Authors: Demchick Barbara , Ehler Julia , Mills Alison
Published: July 2020

Date Presented 03/29/20

PANDAS is the sudden onset of obsessive-compulsive disorder or tics following streptococcal infection in a previously healthy child. We will discuss our qualitative phenomenology study of six families with a child with PANDAS whose symptoms developed prior to beginning school and consider how symptoms affected families. We will discuss implications of results for OT practitioners.

Primary Author and Speaker: Barbara Demchick

Additional Authors and Speakers: Julia Ehler, Alison Mills
Pilot Implementation of an Electronic Participation and Environment Measure for Family-Centered and Participation-Focused Early Intervention
Authors: Kaelin Vera , Albrecht Erin , Rigau Briana , Dooling-Litfin Jodi , Scully Elizabeth , Murphy Natalie , McManus Beth , Khetani Mary
Published: July 2020

Date Presented 03/29/20

This study evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, and value of implementing the Young Children’s Participation and Environment Measure (YC-PEM) as an evidence-based, family-centered, and electronic participation-focused assessment option within an early-intervention setting. Results support the implementation of YC-PEM as a feasible, acceptable, and valued option for engaging families in planning family-centered and participation-focused early-intervention services.

Primary Author and Speaker: Vera Kaelin

Additional Authors and Speakers: Mary Khetani

Contributing Authors: Erin Albrecht, Briana Rigau, Jodi Dooling-Litfin, Elizabeth Scully, Natalie Murphy, Beth McManus
Combined use of Mie-Raman and fluorescence lidar observations for improving aerosol characterization: feasibility experiment
Authors: Veselovskii Igor , Hu Qiaoyun , Goloub Philippe , Podvin Thierry , Korenskiy Mikhail , Pujol Olivier , Dubovik Oleg , Lopatin Anton
Published: July 2020

Abstract. To study the feasibility of a fluorescence lidar for aerosol characterization, the fluorescence channel is added to LILAS – multiwavelength Mie-Raman lidar of Lille University, France. A part of fluorescence spectrum is selected by the interference filter of 44 nm bandwidth centered at 466 nm. Such an approach has demonstrated high sensitivity, allowing to detect fluorescence signal from weak aerosol layers (backscattering coefficient at 1064 nm is below 0.02 Mm−1 sr−1) up to a height of 5000 m. Simultaneous detection of nitrogen Raman and fluorescence backscatters allows to quantify the fluorescence backscattering coefficient. Observations were performed during November 2019–February 2020 period. The fluorescence capacity (ratio of fluorescence to elastic backscattering coefficients) varied in a wide range, being the highest for the smoke and the lowest for the dust particles. The fluorescence capacity depends as well strongly on the relative humidity, because the water uptake at the condition of high RH increases the elastic backscattering, without significant modification of the fluorescence. Thus, simultaneous measurements of Mie-Raman and fluorescence lidars open opportunity for the study of the particle hygroscopic growth. The fluorescence technique can be used also for monitoring the aerosol inside the cloud layers. The results presented demonstrate, that aerosol and cloud particles can be mixed both externally and internally. When the cloud is formed at the top or inside the aerosol layer (such scenario can be probably considered as internal mixing) we observed significant (up to factor 5) increase of fluorescence backscattering. Among possible mechanisms of such enhancement we can assume modification of the scattering phase function of the particles embedded in the water microspheres and the lens effect due to the water shell presence.
Polar substorm on 7 December 2015: preonset phenomena and features of auroral breakup
Authors: Safargaleev Vladimir V. , Kozlovsky Alexander E. , Mitrofanov Valery M.
Published: July 2020

Abstract. Comprehensive analysis of a moderate 600 nT substorm was performed using simultaneous optical observations inside the auroral oval and in
the polar cap, combined with data from satellites, radars, and ground
magnetometers. The onset took place near the poleward boundary of the
auroral oval that is not typical for classical substorms. The substorm onset
was preceded by two negative excursions of the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) Bz component, with a 1 min
interval between them, two enhancements of the antisunward convection in the
polar cap with the same time interval, and 15 min oscillations in the
geomagnetic H component in the auroral zone. The distribution of the
pulsation intensity along meridian has two local maxima, namely at the equatorial and
poleward boundaries of the auroral oval, where pulsations occurred in the
out-of-phase mode resembling the field line resonance. At the initial stage, the
auroral breakup developed as the auroral torch stretched and expanded poleward
along the meridian. Later it took the form of the large-scale coiling
structure that also distinguishes the considered substorm from the classical
one. Magnetic, radar, and the Active Magnetosphere and Planetary Electrodynamics
Response Experiment (AMPERE) satellite data show that, before the collapse,
the coiling structure was located between two field-aligned currents, namely
downward at the poleward boundary of structure and upward at the equatorial
boundary. The set of GEOTAIL satellites and ground data fit to the near-tail
current disruption scenario of the substorm onset. We suggest that the
15 min oscillations might play a role in the substorm initiation.
Daily use of a muscle pump activator device reduces duration of hospitalization and improves early graft outcomes post-kidney transplantation: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Xie Wen , Levine Max A. , Aquil Shahid , Pacoli Katharine , Al-Ogaili Rafid , Luke Patrick P. , Sener Alp
Published: July 2020

Introduction: Kidney and simultaneous pancreas-kidney (SPK) transplant recipients can have prolonged postoperative hospitalization due to edema. Thrombo-embolic-deterrent (TED) stockings with intermittent pneumatic compression devices (TED+IPC) have been used to improve venous return during the perioperative period. The objective of this trial was to evaluate the effects of TED+IPC vs. muscle pump activator (MPA) devices on factors that could reduce postoperative complications and duration of hospitalization.

Methods: In this single-center, prospective, randomized, controlled trial, 221 kidney and SPK transplant recipients were randomized to either wearing TED+IPC or MPA for six days postoperatively. Groups were compared with respect to postoperative urine output, lower limb edema, weight, days in hospital, mobility, serum creatinine, delayed graft function, need for dialysis, and lower extremity blood flow.

Results: Patients in the MPA group had significantly higher urine output and less increase in mid-calf leg circumference and weight gain compared to the TED+IPC group (p=0.003, p=0.001, and p=0.003, respectively). The MPA group also experienced shorter hospitalization (p=0.038), higher femoral vein velocity (p=0.001), and took more steps (p=0.009). Incidence of delayed graft function (p=0.72) and number of dialysis runs (p=0.39) was not different between study groups. Subgroup analysis of primary endpoints in donation after cardiac death recipients and SPK recipients did not yield any significance between the study arms.

Conclusions: Postoperative use of the MPA device increases urine output, decreases leg edema, minimizes weight gain, and decreases duration of hospitalization after kidney transplantation. A larger and longer-term trial is needed to evaluate the impact on graft function.
Diagnostic utility of axial imaging in the evaluation of hematuria: A systematic review and critical appraisal of the literature
Authors: Wallis Christopher J.D. , Sayyid Rashid K. , Manyevitch Roni , Perlis Nathan , Lokeshwar Vinata B. , Fleshner Neil E. , Terris Martha K. , Nielsen Matthew E. , Klaassen Zachary
Published: July 2020

Introduction: Increasing severity of hematuria is instinctively associated with higher likelihood of urological malignancy. However, the robustness of the evidentiary base for this assertion is unclear, particularly as it relates to the likelihood of upper urinary tract pathology. Thus, the value of axial imaging in the diagnostic workup of hematuria is unclear due to differences in the underlying patient populations, raising concern for sampling bias. We performed a systematic review to characterize the literature and association between severity of hematuria and likelihood of upper urinary tract cancer based on axial imaging.

Methods: MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane were systematically searched for all studies reporting on adult patients presenting with hematuria. We used Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) for reporting of this systematic review and meta-analysis and the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale for risk of bias assessment. Degree of hematuria was classified as “microscopic,” “gross,” or “unspecified.” Three urologic malignancies (bladder, upper tract urothelial, and renal cancer) were considered both individually and in aggregate. Random effects model with pairwise comparisons was employed to arrive at the axial imaging diagnostic yields.

Results: Twenty-nine studies were included, of which six (20.7%) reported on patients with gross hematuria only, four (13.8%) reported on patients with microscopic hematuria only, seven (24.1%) included both, and 12 (41.4%) did not define or specify the severity of hematuria. Of 29 studies, two (6.9%) were at high-risk of bias, 21 (72.4%) at intermediate-risk, and six (20.7%) at low-risk of bias using the Newcastle-Ottawa criteria. Based on axial imaging, rates of diagnoses of renal, upper tract urothelial, and bladder cancers differed with differing severity of hematuria. Notably, rates of renal and upper tract urothelial carcinoma were higher in studies of patients with unspecified hematuria severity (3.6% and 10.4%, respectively) than among patients with gross hematuria (1.5% and 1.3%, respectively). When all urological malignancies were pooled, patients with unspecified hematuria were diagnosed more frequently (19.5%) compared to those with gross (15.3%) and microscopic hematuria (4.5%, difference = 1.51%; 99% confidence interval 3.6–26.5%).

Conclusions: Lack of granularity in the available literature, particularly with regards to patients with unspecified hematuria severity, limits the generalizability of these results and highlights the need for future studies that provide sufficient baseline information allowing for firmer conclusions to be drawn.
A Formative Assessment Example: Word Association Test
Authors: Çetinkaya Fatih Çetin , Sönmez Muhammet , Topçam Abdurrahman Baki
Published: July 2020

This research was carried out to determine the effectiveness and functionality of the word association test (WAT), which is a formative assessment tool that is frequently emphasized on today’s modern education systems. The study group consisted of 60 students in a public school in Kocaeli in the school year 2018-2019. Participants were identified using convenience sampling technique. The data of the study were obtained by using pre-test and post-test quasi-experimental design with no control group. The data were categorized by subjecting to content analysis. The findings were tabulated using the cut-off technique and analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. When the results of the study were examined, it was concluded that conceptual change and development occurred in participants’ minds and there was a significant difference in the results of the Wilcoxon test performed before and after the implementation. It was observed that the students wrote 1669 words before the implementation, and the number increased to 2193 after it. This shows that the students associate the key concept of “migration” with more words after the implementation and thus there is a wider connotation related to migration in their minds. In addition, the results of this research reveal that the WAT is suitable for formative assessment and can be used in educational studies.
Impact of Industrial Revolutions on Food Machinery - An Overview
Authors: Jideani Afam I. O. , Mutshinyani Awelani P. , Maluleke Ntsako P. , Mafukata Zwivhuya P. , Sithole Mkateko V. , Lidovho Mashudu U. , Ramatsetse Edwin K. , Matshisevhe Monica M.
Published: July 2020

The industrial revolutions occurring at specific periods impacted differently on food industry machinery, including analytical and innovative scientific equipment, and had significant effects on food manufacturing. The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) unlike the other industrial revolutions (1IR, 2IR, and 3IR) has a faster significant impact and niches on artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), blockchain, robotics, the internet of things (IoT), digitalization, big data, autonomous vehicles, additive manufacturing, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and 3D food printing technologies. Going forward would require more mechatronic engineers as process technicians, particularly in paperless processes and automation of the digital rich future.
Sustainable Development in Healthcare Facilities. Case Study: Swedish and Greek Hospital
Authors: Tsioumpri Konstantina , Tsakni Georgia , Goula Aspasia
Published: July 2020

In the past few years sustainable development has been in the center of attention among organizations around the world. The literature focuses mostly on the industry sector for its negative impact on the environment. However, a cautious study reveals that the healthcare sector similarly contributes to the climate change with a negative effect. The purpose of this study aims to analyze the ways (actions and plans) in which sustainable development is incorporated between a Greek and a Swedish healthcare facility. Relevant global literature and data were utilized together with the environmental reports of the two hospitals. In addition, a combined survey (interviews and quantitative research) was completed at the Greek facility to draw conclusions on the personnel’s knowledge and habits regarding sustainable development. The results highlighted the necessity to achieve sustainable development and the manner in which it has to be integrated into healthcare. Furthermore, the differences in actions that follow both the Greek and the Swedish hospital are pointed out, as well as similarities, with solutions adapted to the reality of its country individually. The outcome highlighted the significance of accomplishing sustainability in healthcare as well as in any other organization. Additionally, there are a lot of opportunities for improvement towards this goal. Solutions to various issues and possible ways of improvement are proposed, while the need for a new research at Greek national level is highlighted, so that sustainability actions can be adjusted to the Greek reality in the healthcare field.
Confiança em compras on-line: um estudo comparativo entre Brasil e Portugal
Authors: Curth Marcelo , Picoto Winnie Ng , Garcia Alexandre Dos Santos , Neto Ana Filipa Gualberto
Published: July 2020

Objetivo:  O presente trabalho tem como objetivo verificar e comparar as relações das dimensões da confiança (em relação à internet, fornecedor e terceiros), seus antecedentes (qualidade do site e satisfação) e consequentes (lealdade e boca a boca) no Brasil e Portugal no ambiente on-line.Método: Foi realizada uma survey com usuários que compraram produtos eletroeletrônicos pela internet nos dois países, totalizando 486 respondentes. A técnica estatística utilizada foi Modelagem de Equações Estruturais (MEE) por meio da qual foi testado o modelo conceitual.Originalidade/Relevância: O estudo avaliou os antecedentes e os consequentes da confiança de diferentes partes, ou seja, confiança no fornecedor, confiança na Internet como sistema de mercado e confiança em terceiros.Resultados: Indicam bom ajustamento do modelo de acordo com o que é proposto na literatura. A qualidade do site influencia as diferentes dimensões de confiança, a satisfação influencia mais a confiança no fornecedor e em terceiros e esta é a que mais influencia a lealdade. Além disso, verificou-se que a confiança no site fornecedor influencia a lealdade em ambos os países e o boca a boca no Brasil. Também foi observado que a confiança em terceiros tem impacto mais significativo no boca a boca no Brasil, do que em Portugal, assim como a lealdade também tem maior impacto no boca a boca no Brasil do que em Portugal.Contribuições teóricas/metodológicas: As contibuições sugerem que o fornecedor deve investir na qualidade do site, pois aumentaria a confiança em se tratando de diferentes dimensões envolvidas, possibilitando novas compras no site.
Adoção de programa de fidelidade através de aplicativo móvel: análise do caso Supermercados Meu Econômico através do método de Basket Analysis
Authors: De Souza Junior Wanderley , Sarfati Gilberto
Published: July 2020

Objetivo: avaliar o impacto da utilização de um programa de fidelidade em um sistema de vendas online em plataforma mobile na fidelização de clientes de uma rede de supermercados de bairro.Método: Os dados foram analisados utilizando a técnica de Basket Analysis usando o software RapidMiner e programação Python, com o objetivo de, via a mineração de dados dos cupons de compra, estabelecer associações entre os produtos adquiridos pelos clientesOriginalidade/Relevância: Este artigo apresenta evidências empíricas de aumento da fidelização do cliente através da implementação de uma plataforma mobile em uma rede de supermercados em Palmas-TO.Resultados: Como resultados, foi possível verificar que o cliente que utilizou o programa de fidelidade teve um ticket médio 11,4% maior daqueles que não utilizaram. Verificou-se também que o ticket médio das vendas realizadas pelo aplicativo foi 3,98 vezes maior do que os da loja física.Contribuições teóricas: Trabalhos anteriores oferecem evidências da eficiência de programas tradicionais de fidelidade, mas os efeitos especificamente de programas de fidelidade especificamente em ambiente móvel e no contexto do varejo brasileiro são desconhecidos. O estudo de caso demonstra que se, conduzidas adaptações no processo de abastecimento da loja, o instrumento se demonstra altamente efetivo.Contribuições para a gestão: O artigo demonstra que, no caso da rede de supermercados Meu Econômico, a introdução de uma plataforma mobile levou a conquista e a fidelização de novos clientes, bem como a fidelização de clientes antigos, ao oferecer uma experiência de compras inovadora. Outros pequenos e médios varejistas, particularmente em supermercados, poderiam desenvolver suas plataformas mobile como meio de fidelização dos seus clientes.
A responsabilidade social empresarial a partir da perscpectiva do consumidor: um estudo cross-cultural
Authors: Pires Claudia Macedo , Moura-Leite Rosamaria Cox , Pereira Matheus Wemerson Gomes , Serquen Isabel Tang
Published: July 2020

Objetivo: Analisar a relação da avaliação da Responsabilidade Social Empresarial (RSE) por consumidores brasileiros e peruanos com suas atitudes e intenção de compra. Método: Para análise dos dados, foram utilizados os seguintes métodos estatísticos: análise fatorial confirmatória, modelagem de equações estruturais, Teste T e Teste de Razão de Verossimilhança. Principais resultados: Os resultados encontrados apontam que a atitude do consumidor brasileiro é influenciada por atividades socialmente responsáveis relacionadas à sociedade, que a intenção de compra é influenciada por ações de RSE direcionadas à sociedade e à concorrência, e que as atividades direcionadas aos empregados influenciam de maneira negativa a intenção de compra do consumidor brasileiro. Por sua vez, a atitude do consumidor peruano é influenciada por ações direcionadas à empresa, sendo que essas ações e as direcionadas à concorrência influenciam positivamente a intenção de compra do consumidor peruano. Propõe-se que a cultura possa explicar a diferença entre as reações dos consumidores de diferentes países. Contribuição: Devido à falta de pesquisas empíricas sobre a RSE e o comportamento do consumidor em países em desenvolvimento, e à inexistência de um estudo cross-cultural desta perspectiva com países latino-americanos, este estudo torna-se relevante para as empresas que pretendem posicionar-se de maneira estratégica em países da América Latina, pois compara consumidores brasileiros e peruanos. Relevância/Originalidade: A RSE revelou-se mais relevante para os consumidores peruanos, apesar de esta temática estar em um estágio mais avançado no Brasil.
Por dentro do copinho: consumo simbólico e identitário das consumidoras de coletor menstrual
Authors: Zanola Fernanda De Aguiar , Ferreira Ana Cristina , Antunes Luiz Guilherme Rodrigues , Vieira Lucas Rocha , Vilas Boas Luiz Henrique De Barros
Published: July 2020

Objetivo: Buscou-se compreender como o item de higiene íntima coletor menstrual se relaciona com a construção da identidade das consumidoras.Método: Este trabalho é qualitativo, exploratório, e foi utilizado o método focus group, em dois momentos distintos, com quinze mulheres que possuíam idade, escolaridade e estado civil diversos. A análise de conteúdo foi usada para interpretação dos dados.Originalidade/Relevância: Este estudo se refere a como funciona o consumo do coletor menstrual no contexto contemporâneo e como as mudanças no consumo reforçaram a necessidade de contestação política, social e econômica.Resultados: O consumo do coletor menstrual vai além da busca por componentes racionais. A obtenção deste produto está relacionada a símbolos associados a preocupações ambientais, aspectos relacionados a saúde, autoconhecimento e autonomia. Além disso, este item é capaz de comunicar a identidade e transformar a realidade das consumidoras no contexto investigado.Contribuições teóricas/metodológicas: Este artigo supre as lacunas sobre como funciona o consumo do coletor menstrual e como este consumo transforma velhas identidades, de modo que proporciona aos atores sociais estudados o discernimento sobre aspectos capazes de transformar a sociedade contemporânea.Contribuições sociais/para a gestão: Este estudo aponta que o uso do coletor menstrual auxiliou na ruptura de padrões limitantes que circundam as relações sociais e comportamentais das mulheres participantes do estudo. Ademais, as empresas que atuam em segmentos similares podem fomentar seu mercado de atuação, a partir da construção de novas consciências mercadológicas relativas a sustentabilidade, a saúde e promoção da autonomia das consumidoras.
Rótulos no varejo de autosserviço: a forma de apresentação da informação nutricional na embalagem pode aumentar a percepção de saudabilidade e a intenção de compra?
Authors: Ricci Bianca Castro da Silva Maraninchi , Brasil Vinícius Sittoni , Almeida Stefânia Ordovás de
Published: July 2020

Objetivo: Investigar se diferentes formas de apresentação da informação nutricional no painel frontal das embalagens de alimentos interferem na percepção de saudabilidade e na intenção de compra no varejo brasileiro.Método: Survey online com 399 respondentes. Cada um analisou sete embalagens distintas e dois produtos – cereal matinal e biscoito recheado. Utilizaram-se embalagens reais com a aplicação de diferentes formas de apresentação da informação nutricional (GDA, nutrition claims, sistema de informação por grupo de alimento e cenário completo, incluindo todas as formas em conjunto).Originalidade/Relevância: Impacta os estudos sobre tomada de decisão do consumidor de alimentos ancorados em estratégias de “marketing nutricional” (Colby et al., 2010), em um contexto com preocupação crescente com o consumo de alimentos mais saudáveis. Informações nutricionais no painel frontal podem melhorar a precisão de julgamentos sobre a qualidade nutricional dos alimentos e bebidas (Roberto, 2012), reforçando a saudabilidade dos produtos.Resultados: A presença de uma combinação de diferentes formas de apresentação (cenário completo) impactou positivamente e de forma mais consistente a percepção de saudabilidade do produto, quando comparada com o uso de uma única forma de apresentação, considerando-se o produto mais saudável e igualmente levando a uma maior probabilidade de compra.Contribuições teóricas/metodológicas: É indicado utilizar os nutrition claims, melhor avaliado pelos consumidores, corroborando Williams (2005) e Feunekes, Gortemaker, Willems, Lion e Kommer (2008). Contribui-se, assim, tanto para estudos sobre rotulagem e embalagens como na compreensão do processo de decisão de compra sobre alimentos.Contribuições sociais/para a gestão: O estudo ratifica práticas de rotulagem nutricional que atraem a atenção do consumidor e aumentam a percepção de saudabilidade e a intenção de compra, contribuindo para a promoção de uma imagem de produto saudável e o aumento das vendas, com impactos para a gestão de produtos e marcas e políticas sociais sobre alimentação.
Geomarketing e o problema da questão locacional nos estudos de marketing
Authors: Libório Matheus Pereira , Bernardes Patrícia , Ekel Petr Iakovlevitch , Ramalho Felipe Diniz , Gouveia dos Santos Angélica Cidália
Published: July 2020

Objetivo do estudo: Revelar o real interesse dos pesquisadores de marketing pela questão locacional (geomarketing) e demonstrar como aspectos metodológicos (implicações dos métodos locacionais) e teóricos (diferenças conceituais) atuam na estagnação e na baixa participação da produção científica de estudos de geomarketing.Metodologia/abordagem: Coleta de dados por meio de questionário, bases de dados científicas e demográficas, tratados por métodos estatísticos (teste-t/regressão) e locacionais.Principais resultados: O grande interesse dos pesquisadores de marketing pela questão locacional não se reflete em volume de produção científica. Implicações dos diferentes métodos locacionais nos resultados de um problema de marketing são pouco exploradas. O uso de sistemas de informação geográfica (GIS) e a vinculação teórica das pesquisas à estrutura seminal do marketing se apresentam como elementos que dificultam pesquisas em geomarketing, se colocando também como possíveis justificativas para o baixo número de publicações de geomarketing nas áreas de negócios (administração/marketing).Contribuições teóricas/metodológicas: Métodos locacionais podem ser reproduzidos sem GIS. As implicações associadas aos métodos locacionais podem ser utilizadas como direcionadores da solução para cada problema de pesquisa. Os problemas de geomarketing podem ser vinculados à teoria do marketing, desde que o lugar se apresente como elemento de ligação com o mercado e sua dinâmica, e não como objeto desconectado do comportamento dos consumidores.Relevância/originalidade: A pesquisa mostra como evitar a aplicação inconsistente de técnicas, conceitos e rótulos geográficos nos vários domínios empíricos do marketing regional, um ponto relevante para aumentar o número de pesquisas de geomarketing em países em desenvolvimento como o Brasil.
Mycobiota of the human gastrointestinal tract
Authors: Ruszkowski Jakub , Kaźmierczak-Siedlecka Karolina , Witkowski Jacek M. , Dębska-Ślizień Alicja
Published: July 2020

Fungi (Mycota) that colonize the human digestive tract are collectively referred to as gastrointestinal mycobiota. The most common method of fungi identification is based on the culture of a clinical sample with subsequent classic phenotypic identification detailed by biochemical and/or molecular (e.g. sequencing of ITS regions of rDNA) tests in some cases. Additionally, the culture-independent identification is gaining popularity, especially in scientific research. The composition of the human mycobiota significantly differs across the digestive tract. In the oral cavity of healthy people, Candida, Cladosporium, Auerobasidium, and Aspergillus are most often identified fungi genera; however, in recent studies the presence of Malassezia spp. has been also emphasized. In the case of the lower gastrointestinal tract, Candida, Saccharomyces, Penicillium, Aspergillus, Cryptococcus, Malassezia, Cladosporium, Galactomyces, Debaryomyces, and Trichosporon genera are most often reported. This paper summarizes the factors that are associated with the composition of mycobiota in both children (age, type of delivery, breastfeeding) and adults (age, gender, diet, saliva flow rate and composition). Changes in the composition of mycobiota also occur in pathological conditions, including both gastrointestinal diseases (Crohn’s disease, oral lichen planus) and metabolic diseases (diabetes, obesity). Additionally, this paper summarizes the already known, putative interactions between fungi and bacteria colonizing the human digestive tract.
“Did you read about Berlin?” Terrorist attacks, online media reporting and support for refugees in Germany
Authors: Schmidt-Catran Alexander W. , Czymara Christian S.
Published: July 2020

We analyze whether the Islamist terror attack on the Christmas market in Berlin in 2016 had an impact on public opinion toward immigration in general and, since the attacker has entered Germany to apply for asylum, toward refugees in particular. An analysis of this natural experiment reveals a negative shift regarding the latter, while no differences are observed for the former. To shed more light on the driver of attitude change, we combine these findings with a quantitative content analysis of online media reporting about refugees before and after the attack. Mass media have long been considered to have an impact on exclusionary attitudes toward ethnic minorities. However, empirical evidence on this relationship remains largely anecdotal. We draw upon unsupervised machine learning to quantify the developments in reporting in three popular German online news websites. Results reveal that the attack had significant impact on media reporting on these websites. However, the strong focus on the attack was only short lived, quickly decreasing already in the second week after the attack. Linking media data to the public opinion data reveals no clear connection between reporting and attitudes. In contrast to theoretical expectations, descriptive evidence even shows that both follow almost opposite trends, since people changed their attitudes only weeks after the attack. We discuss potential explanations of these, at first sight, counterintuitive findings.
The Role of Trauma for Integration. The Case of Syrian Refugees
Authors: Hunkler Christian , Khourshed May
Published: July 2020

This paper examines the role of traumatic experiences in the short-term integration of Syrian refugees in Germany. Drawing from the literature, and using dose-response and stress process theory, we presume that there is a negative effect of experiencing traumatic events, pre- and during migration, on integration. We concentrate our analysis on a sub-population of asylum seekers and refugees from Syria that have arrived in the last refugee wave in 2014/2015, who have a high incidence level of potentially traumatizing events. We use the Qualifications, Potentials and Life Courses of Syrian Refugees (QPLC) survey which has a module on pre- and during-migration stressors and measures structural integration as well as German language acquisition. In contrast to the a priori assumptions in the literature, we find that there is actually a positive effect of traumatic experiences on cognitive-cultural integration, i.e., language acquisition, and close to zero effect on structural integration, i.e., employment and education enrolment. We posit that due to possible higher motivation to remain in the new country, in the short run, Syrian refugees and asylum seekers seem to be integrating despite the added burdens of having experienced traumatic events.
Demokratie und Profession
Authors: Oehler Patrick
Published: July 2020

Soziale Arbeit kann als originäre Demokratieförderung verstanden werden. Neun Leitlinien können dabei helfen.
Eine Frage des politischen Willens
Authors: Aust Andreas
Published: July 2020

Was ein Mensch zum Leben braucht, ist keine statistische Angelegenheit, sondern eine Frage an Gesellschaft und Politik. Die anstehende Neuermittlung des menschenwürdigen Existenzminimums fordert auch Wohlfahrtsverbände und Sozialunternehmen heraus.
Denken und Handeln in Prozessen
Authors: Vogelbusch Friedrich
Published: July 2020

Prozessmanagement, Business Reengineering, agiles Management, Scrum - derzeit herrscht kein Mangel an neuen betriebswirtschaftlichen Begriffen. Doch jenseits alle Moden können einige Überlegungen aus diesen Konzepten auch für Sozialunternehmen von Interesse sein.
Menschenrechte und transnationale Unternehmen
Authors: Brune Julia
Published: July 2020

What is the responsibility of corporations in terms of human rights? This question is of concern to academia, the public and also currently to businesses. The UN Framework for Business and Human Rights suggests that companies should respect human rights as much as possible in their business activities, while states are obliged to protect human rights. In practice, this theoretical division of labour leads to problems, in particular, in areas where institutional protection of human rights is not guaranteed, i.e. states do not fulfil their protection obligations. At the same time, due to globalisation-related developments, transnational companies are in a good position to negotiate with states, which makes them a kind of political actor. If these companies operate in contexts where human rights are not institutionally protected, does their responsibility go beyond respecting human rights?
Investigation of Shielding Effectiveness of M-Type Ba-Co-Ti Hexagonal Ferrite and Composite Materials in Microwave X-Band Systems
Authors: Singh Charanjeet , Bindra Narang S. , A. Abdel-Latif Ihab
Published: July 2020

Ferrites are a wide class of materials that are still a very rich field of scientific interest and under the scope of recent research. The polycrystalline Co2+-Ti4+ substituted Ba hexagonal ferrite has been synthesized by the standard ceramic method. The vector network analyzer has been incorporated to measure different microwave parameters at X-band (8.2–12.4 GHz) frequencies. The microwave shielding effectiveness is evaluated by S-parameters for near field and AC conductivity as well as skin depth for far field. The doping of Co2+ and Ti4+ ions causes absorption in composite x = 0.5 to exhibit good shielding effectiveness and it exhibits large 20-dB bandwidth of 4.70 GHz in the near field and 3.60 GHz for far field respectively. The AC conductivity increases with frequency in composites x = 0.1, 0.3, and 0.5 and skin depth decreases with frequency in all composites. The shielding effectiveness, AC conductivity, and skin depth are correlated to each other.
Contribution of Biomedical Equipment Management to Better Management of Sickle Cell Disease in Africa
Authors: Mulunda-a-Mulunda Vincent , Kouam Pierre , Oke Ingwen Taty
Published: July 2020

Sickle cell anemia is a serious disease with manifestations and complications that directly affect the patient’s quality of life and his entourage. This is not a shameful disease on the contrary; it is linked to a mutation that arose for us to defend against severe forms of malaria. It is due to the so-called selective pressure that has enabled AS carriers to resist severe forms of malaria. This advantage explains among other things why, although cosmopolitan, sickle cell disease predominates in Africa and its geographical distribution is superimposed on the malaria one. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), it is estimated that there are 25–30% heterozygous healthy carriers (AS) and about 50,000 homozygous newborns (SS) each year, equating to 2% of newborns. Therefore, an effective medical care is very indispensable. The management of any pathology implies the appropriate choice of techniques and technologies. Unfortunately, very often in sub-Saharan countries, there is a lack of global strategy to providing effective solution. The choice of equipment performed after an objective needs analysis enables to optimize the acquiring process, to ensure the quality of reported results, and to provide more accessible costs to target populations that are generally poor. Biomedical engineers may enhance health by assessing and managing health technologies.
The Efficacy of N-acetilcysteine for the Treatment of the Metamfetamin-addicted Patients Under Methadon Therapy: A Double-blind Clinical Trial
Authors: Karami Farzaneh , Assarian Fateme , Ghoreishi Fatemeh Sadat , Sehat Mojtaba
Published: July 2020

Background: Methamphetamine dependence is a growing global problem. Currently, there are no approved pharmacotherapy options for the management of methamphetamine dependence. One of the alternatives to manage this addiction is the use of N acetylcysteine (NAC) due to its capacity to restore homeostasis in the brain glutamate systems disrupted in addiction and its ability to reduce craving and the risk of relapse. Methods: Methamphetamine‐dependent volunteers under methadone treatment (n = 38) were randomized to receive daily doses of 1200 mg of NAC, or placebo. The participants were followed for 12 weeks (two visits weekly). Craving and Beck Inventory Depression (BDI) was determined at the beginning of the study and also after one month, two months, and three months. Addiction severity index (ASI) was recorded at the beginning of the study and after three months. The data were analyzed via SPSS version 16.0 (SPSS Inc. Chicago, Illinios, USA) Results: The mean score of craving and BDI reduced after two months with NAC treatment. ASI (e.g., substance, familial, and psychiatric categories) was significantly reduced at the end of the study in the NAC group compared to placebo (P < 0.001). The success of the treatment in groups of NAC and placebo were 84% and 73%, respectively (P = 0.001). 63.2% of the NAC group patients avoided substance use for more than a month, but this was 10.5% in the placebo group (P = 0.001). Conclusions: The NAC showed good efficacy in suppressing methamphetamine craving, addiction severity index, and depression. It may be a useful pharmacological treatment for methamphetamine dependency.
Evaluating if airborne chemical levels in indoor swimming pools are influenced by type of water treatment
Authors: Patel Khayati , Hon Chun-Yip
Published: July 2020

Introduction

Airborne chemical contaminants within an indoor space have the potential to cause adverse effects on those who work or visit the building. Indoor pools are no exception and airborne contaminants arise when chemicals, used for disinfection purposes, react with the pool water. Pool water can be treated by different means (e.g., chlorination or ultra-violet (UV) radiation) and whether the type of water treatment affects the airborne chemical levels is unclear. This study examined UV-treated vs. chlorine-treated swimming pools to determine if there is a difference in the resulting airborne chemical concentration of chlorine, hydrochloric acid (HCl) and trichloramines.

Methods

Two swimming pools (one UV-treated and one chlorine-treated) were selected to participate based upon the inclusion criteria. Partial period sampling was conducted on 3 different days at each facility when swim classes were occurring. For each sampling period, two ambient samples for each analyte (chlorine, HCl, and trichloramines) were collected according to recognized occupational hygiene protocols. Additionally, the temperature and relative humidity were measured, and other pool chemistry information was obtained. Comparative analyses were performed to ascertain if there was a difference in airborne chemical levels between the two pools.

Results

Summary statistics indicated very similar averages for each of the three airborne chemicals between the two water treatment types. A two-sample t-test found that the difference in means was not statistically significant for any of the three analytes.

Conclusion

There was no statistically significant difference reported in the mean airborne concentration for any of the analytes between the chlorine-treated swimming pool and the UV-treated swimming pool. In addition, all airborne chemical concentration levels were below their respective occupational exposure limit or recommended guideline level. The type of water treatment does not appear to impact the airborne chemical levels though further research is suggested to confirm these results.
Biopolíticas e Covid-19: um esforço para entender o Brasil
Authors: Borba Ítalo Do Nascimento Oliveira
Published: July 2020

A noção de biopolítica de Michel Foucault é frequentemente usada nos mais diversos contextos, devido ao seu potencial analítico singular. Esse trabalho busca investigar a inteligibilidade da noção para entender a gestão política da Covid-19 no Brasil. A consolidação de estratégias biopolíticas estão relacionadas a práticas sociais que constituem um corpo político soberano. Portanto, o caminho escolhido para entender o contexto brasileiro, foi perceber que o limites crítico da noção de biopolíticas é considerar uma prática de política nacional situada num neoliberalismo periférico e lógica neocolonial.
Pandemia e Antiguerra: da lógica da acumulação à lógica do cuidado
Authors: Marques Victor Ximenes
Published: July 2020

A pandemia do novo coronavírus oferece um desafio ao pensamento: pensar a disrupção nos assuntos humanos causado por um agente inumano. Nossa capacidade coletiva de lidar com o problema dependerá dos enquadramentos conceituais que seremos capazes de mobilizar. Esse breve ensaio, busca analisar a metáfora da guerra e sua pertinência epistêmica, abordando tanto os discursos a mobilizam quanto as críticas que a rejeitam. Concluímos que a metáfora carrega um momento de verdade em sua forma, apesar do sinal trocado quanto ao conteúdo. Se a guerra é uma suspensão temporária da lógica de acumulação pela lógica da destruição, sugerimos uma substituição (permanente?) da lógica da acumulação pela lógica do cuidado.
Uma arte desobediente
Authors: Balardim Paulo , Recio Liliana Perez , De Oliveira Fabiana Lazzari
Published: July 2020

Apresentação da temática da Revista Móin-Móin no. 22 e dos autores colaboradores.
Análise morfométrica da bacia hidrográfica do rio Piranhas-Açú: trecho do estado do Rio Grande do Norte
Authors: Azevedo Pedro Vieira de , Silva Madson Tavares , Serrão Edivaldo Afonso de Oliveira , Siqueira Mariana da Silva , Santos Kamila Souza , Ataide Lorena Conceição Paiva de , Dantas Leydson Galvíncio
Published: July 2020

Este trabalho teve como objetivo gerar as componentes para análise morfométrica da bacia hidrográfica do Rio Piranhas-Açu (BHRPA) no trecho do estado do Rio Grande do Norte, a partir de técnicas de geoprocessamento e sensoriamento remoto da superfície. Foram utilizados dados SRTM para elaboração do modelo digital de elevação (MDE). Elementos como fluxo de acumulação, sentido do fluxo, comprimento de fluxo entre outros foram obtidos pelo processamento no ambiente do software QGIS 2.18. Os resultados demonstraram que a BHRPA possui uma área total de 17.432 km², perímetro de 817 km, a rede de drenagem é moderadamente ramificada apresentando um comprimento total de 1.450 km com um curso principal de 245 km. A bacia apresentou uma forma mais alongada, com densidade de drenagem inferior a 0,2 km/km2, assim como baixa densidade hidrográfica. A classe de declividade predominante é do tipo plano a suave ondulada representado cerca de 40% da área total da bacia. As classes de coberturas compostas por pastagem natural, caatinga arbustiva com áreas agrícolas que dominam a paisagem ocupando uma área de 9.540 e 5.650, respectivamente, o que representa mais de 80% da cobertura do solo da área de estudo. Diferentes formas de relevo foram identificadas na bacia hidrográfica com base no SRTM (DEM) de dados com 90 m de resolução espacial. Técnicas de geoprocessamento foram assim caracterizadas pela altíssima precisão do mapeamento e mensuração dos índices morfométricos e revelaram-se como uma ferramenta com grande potencial para gestão de bacias hidrográficas.
Retour sur le concept de maturité dans le contexte du désistement de la délinquance durant la transition adolescence-vie adulte
Authors: McCuish1 Evan C. , Lussier Patrick , Chouinard Thivierge Stéphanie
Published: July 2020

La criminologie des parcours de vie concernant le désistement de la délinquance a fourni peu de lignes directrices quant aux stratégies d’intervention visant les jeunes adultes. Étant donné le caractère dynamique de la maturité ainsi que de la délinquance à ce stade de développement, la présente étude propose un regard sur le concept de maturité et son impact possible sur le processus de désistement. Bien mettre en évidence les aspects spécifiques de la maturité qui sont importants pour le désistement de la délinquance peut aider les intervenants à déterminer de quelle façon ils peuvent contribuer au processus de désistement lorsqu’ils travaillent auprès de clients plus jeunes pour qui les points tournants traditionnels tels que le mariage et l’emploi ne sont pas nécessairement immédiatement accessibles, voire même pertinents pour ce groupe d’âge. La présente étude s’appuie sur des données concernant les individus de sexe masculin interviewés dans le cadre de l’étude longitudinalePathways to Desistance Studyqui étaient âgés de 16 ou 17 ans au début de l’étude (n= 704). Une série d’analyses statistiques à effets fixes montre que des changements intra-individuels sur le plan de la maturité sont associés à un ralentissement de la délinquance autorapportée. En particulier, les résultats de l’étude mettent en évidence l’importance des changements sur le plan identitaire et psychosocial ainsi qu’une plus grande ouverture quant à l’adoption d’un statut d’adulte. Les stratégies d’intervention qui aident au développement de ces aspects de la maturité sont plus susceptibles de favoriser le processus de désistement d’une clientèle de jeunes adultes.