bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Influência do selamento dentinário imediato com sistema adesivo universal na resistência de união
Authors: PEREIRA Roberta Pinto , CECCATO Yasmim , MONTEIRO JÚNIOR Sylvio , GONDO Renata
Published: December 2020

Resumo Introdução O selamento dentinário imediato consiste na aplicação imediata de um sistema adesivo sobre exposições dentinárias após o preparo dental e previamente aos procedimentos de moldagem. Objetivo O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a influência do selamento dentinário imediato (SDI) na resistência adesiva do sistema adesivo universal (Single Bond Universal, 3M ESPE) em dentina, na forma de aplicação autocondicionante. Material e método 30 incisivos bovinos foram divididos em 3 grupos (n = 10): grupo S (Sem Selamento Dentinário Imediato), grupo SDI (Selamento Dentinário Imediato) e grupo SDIF (Selamento Dentinário Imediato + Resina Flow). A superfície vestibular foi desgastada com pontas diamantadas até a exposição superficial de dentina. A simulação da lama dentinária foi realizada com lixa d’água por 30s e a dentina tratada de acordo com o respectivo grupo. Para simulação da restauração provisória, foram cimentados blocos de resina bisacrílica com cimento de óxido de zinco. Após 7 dias, foi realizada a cimentação definitiva de blocos de resina com cimento resinoso dual (RelyX ARC, 3M ESPE). Os espécimes foram seccionados para obtenção de filetes de 1mm2 e submetidos ao teste de microtração, em uma máquina universal de ensaios (Instron). Os resultados foram tabulados e submetidos a Análise de Variância (ANOVA) e teste de Tukey a 5% de significância. Resultado Observaram-se maiores valores de resistência de união para o grupo SDIF (23,53 MPa), diferindo estatisticamente do Grupo S (17,65 MPa) (p=0,008). O grupo SDI apresentou valor médio de resistência de união (19,25 MPa), não diferindo estatisticamente dos grupos S (p=0,68) e SDIF (p=0,07). Conclusão Recomenda-se a técnica de selamento dentinário imediato seguido da uma camada de resina flow, em exposições dentinárias ocasionadas pelo preparo dental para restaurações indiretas.
Intangibilidade e o valor da empresa: uma análise do mercado acionário brasileiro
Authors: Gomes Hellen Bomfim , Gonçalves Tadeu Junior de Castro , Tavares Adilson de Lima
Published: December 2020

Visando preencher uma lacuna na literatura com relação aos impactos dos investimentos em ativos intangíveis no valor de mercado das companhias brasileiras, o presente estudo tem por objetivo investigar se existe associação entre o nível de intangibilidade e o valor de mercado das companhias abertas com ações negociadas na Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão (B3). A amostra compreende 158 companhias abertas não-financeiras listadas na B3, com dados disponíveis ao longo do período de 2010 a 2018. A coleta foi realizada através da base de dados Thomson Reuters Eikon. Os principais resultados evidenciam que, de fato, o nível de investimentos em ativos intangíveis das companhias apresenta uma relação positiva e estatisticamente significante com o valor de mercado. Assim, o investimento em ativos intangíveis desempenha, em especial, um papel de destaque entre os fatores específicos de desempenho da empresa, além de agirem como propulsores de vantagem competitiva. À luz da teoria do disclosure, infere-se que o fato de as empresas alcançarem uma maior valorização no mercado acionário, mediante o aumento no nível de investimentos realizados em ativos intangíveis, reporta à divulgação association-based, já que os efeitos da divulgação geram uma mudança agregada nas ações dos investidores, modificando o comportamento dos preços dos ativos e do volume de negociação. Ademais, os resultados apontam para consideráveis implicações para as empresas, gestores, acionistas e potenciais investidores. Na medida em que se compreende a influência positiva exercida pelo nível de investimento em ativos intangíveis no valor da empresa, pode-se inferir que benefícios fluirão dessa relação.
Reflexos do uso do sistema de custos na qualidade da gestão pública com base na percepção de gestores municipais de Santa Maria/RS
Authors: Soares Cristiano Sausen , Rosa Fabrícia Silva da , Zonatto Vinícius Costa da Silva
Published: December 2020

Com o objetivo de analisar os reflexos do uso do sistema de custos na qualidade da gestão pública, com base na percepção dos gestores municipais, a partir de uma abordagem qualitativa, exploratória e descritiva, foi realizado um estudo de caso no município de Santa Maria/RS. Os dados foram coletados por meio de análise documental, observação e entrevistas de 12 agentes públicos que atuam como gestores. Os resultados evidenciam que o uso do sistema de custos na administração pública municipal depende da decisão dos gestores, destacando que os atributos da informação de custos relativos à utilidade e finalidade são percebidos como meios de desenvolver a cultura da decisão com base nas informações de custos. No entanto, seu uso será efetivo na gestão municipal com a adoção de ferramentas tecnológicas que facilitem a apuração dos custos dos serviços e divulgação dos resultados. Por sua vez, os reflexos do uso do sistema de custos na qualidade da gestão pública são destacados pelos gestores com base no planejamento e nos indicadores de desempenho gerados a partir da superação das expectativas dos usuários dos serviços, valor público gerado à sociedade, comparações com dados históricos e outros entes, conformidade aos aspectos legais e economicidade. Os resultados podem contribuir com outras entidades e gestores públicos para justificar os investimentos para adoção do sistema de custos, com vistas à melhoria da qualidade na gestão pública.
Información y alfabetización digital de los preadolescentes gallegos (España): un estudio mixto
Authors:   Departamento de Pedagogía y Didáctica de la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Fraga-Varela Fernando , Vila-Couñago Esther ,   Departamento de Pedagogía y Didáctica de la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Martínez-Piñeiro Esther ,   Departamento de Pedagogía y Didáctica de la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
Published: December 2020

La búsqueda, evaluación y selección de información es una competencia imprescindible para la ciudadanía de hoy, que se enfrenta a una multitud de datos que debe seleccionar y gestionar. En este contexto presentamos los principales resultados relativos al desarrollo de la dimensión Información y Alfabetización Digital de alumnado gallego de sexto curso de enseñanza primaria. Se empleó un diseño mixto exploratorio en dos fases: la primera cualitativa (estudio de casos múltiple) y la segunda cuantitativa (prueba de evaluación). Los resultados revelan las limitaciones de los preadolescentes en el área informacional: la puntuación media obtenida apenas pasa del aprobado 5,77 (0 a 10), y observamos que, si bien emplean diversos buscadores y localizan información, no llegan a seleccionarla adecuadamente, ni a cotejar las fuentes consultadas. Estos datos nos permiten concluir que sería necesario reforzar el desarrollo de esta dimensión ‒considerada clave para la ciudadanía‒ en la enseñanza primaria.
A (Auto)Aprendizagem de QDAS The (Self)Learning of QDAS
Authors:   Ludomedia Ludomedia/webQDA e CIDTFF/UA, Costa António Pedro , Freitas Fábio ,   Politécnico de Leiria e Ludomedia, 3720-626, Oliveira de Azeméis,
Published: December 2020

A (Auto)Aprendizagem de QDAS The (Self)Learning of QDAS
An exploratory study of risk factors for pressure injury in patients undergoing spine surgery
Authors: Suh DaeHee , Kim Su Yeon , Yoo Byunghoon , Lee Sangseok
Published: December 2020

Background: Perioperative patients are potentially at risk for pressure injuries due to anesthetic agents and surgical positioning. Pressure injury increases discomfort and pain in patients and causes complications, which lead to an increase in mortality and hospitalization duration. Most previous studies did not focus on specific types of surgery or surgical positioning. We tried to identify the incidence of perioperative pressure injury during spinal surgery and perioperative risk factors that contribute to pressure injury.Methods: We retrospectively analyzed electronic medical records of 663 patients who underwent spinal surgery between March 2016 and May 2018. The primary outcome was occurrence of pressure injury. Potential risk factors of pressure injury were selected based on previous studies and expert opinion, and divided into two sub-categories: preoperative and intraoperative risk factors. We compared the clinical characteristics of patients in the pressure injury and non-injury groups. Perioperative risk factors for pressure injury were analyzed by logistic regression.Results: Among 663 patients, the incidence of all stages of pressure injury was 5.9%. The face and inguinal regions were the most injured sites (both 28.6%). The pressure injury group showed a 13% longer hospitalization period. Preoperative plasma concentration of protein was associated with 0.5-fold lower pressure injury (OR: 0.50; 95% CI: 0.27 to 0.95; P = 0.034).Conclusions: The incidence of pressure injury was similar to that previously reported and occurred in the direct weight-bearing areas, which led to longer hospitalization. We found that a lower preoperative serum protein level is significantly associated with intraoperative pressure injury occurrence during spinal surgery.
Communications at a crossroads: what place for integrated marketing communications in a post-Covid-19 landscape?
Authors: Kitchen Philip , Tourky Marwa E.
Published: December 2020

Integrated marketing communications (IMC) are a core part of business success in the 21st century, but are facing exceptional challenges, some of which predate the devastation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic. The various stages of IMC offer rich potential to enhance marketing techniques, harness the power of data analytics and build brand success. However, while most firms would claim to be deploying IMC, many are offering little more than sales-orientated mass marketing, having failed to move beyond the most basic form of its operation (Stage 1). Amid shrinking economies and slashed marketing budgets, even the minority of firms that has moved into Stage 2 (targeted marketing exchanges), Stage 3 (the application of information technology), Stage 4 (information-led communication planning), or even the putative Stage 5 (fully integrated marketing) now risk reverting to Stage 1. It is therefore critically important to develop an advanced understanding of IMC and its potential. Equally significant is the need to address the global trend towards focusing on attracting customers while neglecting post-purchase experience. A twin approach of successfully harnessing all the stages of IMC while also paying full attention to customer retention will maximise the chances of building brand success in the current challenging climate.
La revolución fintech en los medios de pago: situación actual y perspectivas
Authors: Soto Pacheco Gloria M. , Botía Martínez María Teresa
Published: December 2020

La tecnología y la nueva era digital están suponiendo grandes transformaciones en todos los sectores de la economía. En el ámbito financiero, la aplicación de la tecnología da como resultado lo que se conoce como fintech. Aunque la combinación de finanzas y tecnología nos lleva acompañando desde hace décadas, en los últimos años ha adquirido una gran relevancia debido a la rapidez con que se suceden las innovaciones como consecuencia de la democratización de la digitalización, esto es, del acceso masivo y barato a las nuevas tecnologías por empresas y consumidores. El fenómeno fintech abarca una gran variedad de áreas, también denominadas verticales, que incluyen desde los medios de pago hasta la financiación alternativa, pasando por las criptomonedas o el big data, por citar algunos ejemplos.

Este trabajo se centra en las repercusiones fintech en el segmento de los medios de pago, en donde viene registrándose toda una revolución. El uso del efectivo se está reduciendo debido a la aparición de nuevas y variadas alternativas como los monederos digitales, las plataformas P2P y otras alternativas cuyo uso está menos generalizado, como los pagos mediante factura telefónica. Realizamos un detallado análisis sobre estas innovaciones explicando su funcionamiento, los principales operadores y su evolución. También se abordan las perspectivas futuras, al objeto de conocer qué nos depara el futuro y las posibles implicaciones y adaptaciones de los cambios que están por venir relacionados con la tecnología blockchain, la inteligencia artificial, el internet de las cosas o la computación cuántica.
Best in Covid: Populists in the Time of Pandemic
Authors: Buštíková Lenka , Baboš Pavol
Published: December 2020

How do populists govern in crisis? We address this question by analyzing the actions of technocratic populists in power during the first wave of the novel coronavirus crisis in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. We identify three features of the populist pandemic response. First, populists bypassed established, institutionalized channels of crisis response. Second, they engaged in erratic yet responsive policy making. These two features are ubiquitous to populism. The third feature, specific to technocratic populism, is the politicization of expertise in order to gain legitimacy. Technocratic populists in the Czech Republic and in Slovakia weaponized medical expertise for political purposes.
New Urbanism in the New Urban Agenda: Threads of an Unfinished Reformation
Authors: Mehaffy Michael W. , Haas Tigran
Published: December 2020

We present evidence that New Urbanism, defined as a set of normative urban characteristics codified in the 1996 Charter of the New Urbanism, reached a seminal moment—in mission if not in name—with the 2016 New Urban Agenda, a landmark document adopted by acclamation by all 193 member states of the United Nations. We compare the two documents and find key parallels between them (including mix of uses, walkable multi-modal streets, buildings defining public space, mix of building ages and heritage patterns, co-production of the city by the citizens, and understanding of the city as an evolutionary self-organizing structure). Both documents also reveal striking contrasts with the highly influential 20th century Athens Charter, from 1933, developed by the Congrès Internationaux d’Architecture Moderne. Yet, both newer documents also still face formidable barriers to implementation, and, as we argue, each faces similar challenges in formulating effective alternatives to business as usual. We trace this history up to the present day, and the necessary requirements for what we conclude is an ‘unfinished reformation’ ahead.
New Urbanism: Past, Present, and Future
Authors: Garde Ajay
Published: December 2020

The New Urbanism, initially conceived as an anti-sprawl reform movement, evolved into a new paradigm in urban design. Recently, however, some researchers have argued that the popular appeal of New Urbanism has eroded, the movement has lost its significance, and critical research on the broader theme has tapered off. In response, this article investigates whether the movement has lost its currency and explores the future of New Urbanism in the context of contemporary circumstances of development. The article begins with a brief description of the conceptualization of New Urbanism as an exception to the development trends of the time. Collaborative efforts of its protagonists that have contributed to the integration of New Urbanist concepts into other programs, policies, and development regulations are presented in the next section to describe its expansion, to clarify its mainstreaming, and to call attention to its broader impact. The concluding section presents contemporary circumstances of development and changes that are intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic, including those related to the nation’s demographics, climate change, technological advances, rapid growth of the digital economy, and acceleration of e-commerce to explore the significance of New Urbanism for future development.
Does New Urbanism “Just Show Up”? Deliberate Process and the Evolving Plan for Markham Centre
Authors: Perrott Katherine
Published: December 2020

This article traces three decades of planning for a Canadian suburban downtown in Markham, Ontario, an early adopter of new urbanism. While leading new urbanist design firm Duany Plater-Zyberk & Co. (also known as DPZ) produced site plans for both Cornell and Markham Centre, much of the research attention on the implementation of new urbanism has focused on the Cornell development, where build-out began in the 1990s. Construction was delayed in Markham Centre until a decade later and continues today. The article is empirically grounded in a discourse analysis of policy, housing advertisements, and interviews with key actors in the planning and development process. New urbanism’s popular influence has led Fulton (2017) to argue that a ubiquitous urbanism now “just shows up.” Mainstreaming of new urbanist principles and the discursive framing of planning for Markham Centre as an ‘evolution’ further underscores this perception. Key actors describe an ‘organic’ planning process illustrating how the plan has changed in response to shifting market dynamics, political interests, and funding opportunities. The article explores the discourse about new urbanism and argues that in Markham Centre new urbanism has not just shown up, but has rather required a deliberate, collaborative, and adaptable process. Development that is transit oriented and attractive to knowledge economy workers underpins the contemporary vision. New urbanism as a label is losing relevance in Markham, where sprawl represents the past, new urbanism describes the legacy of 1990s planning, and a ‘real’ competitive urbanism is the vision for the future.
Court Fine as an Alternative to Criminal Liability
Authors: Klepitskiy I. A.
Published: December 2020

In 2016 the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation was supplemented by article 762 , i.e. an innovative norm on exemption from criminal liability with a court fine. Its novelty is that it provides for: 1) conditional release from criminal liability; 2)the use of a coercive measure against a person who is considered innocent by virtue of the presumption of innocence; 3) its use is associated with the payment of a sum of money to the budget. In addition, the consent of the victim is not required for its application. In practice, there is no uniformity in the interpretation of the new law. The purpose of the paper is to summarize the practice of applying the new norm, conceptualize it and give recommendations on its application. The paper concludes that a court fine is not a liability. Agreeing to pay money to the budget and paying it is a "good deed", a form of making amends for the harm caused by a crime to society as a result of law and order violation. This may be sufficient to release you from liability if there is no victim. The rule on a court fine supplements the norms of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation on active repentance (article 75) and reconciliation with the victim (article 76) and is especially relevant in the absence of the victim, when the application of these articles is problematic. If there is a victim, the harm caused to him (including moral) must be compensated. The fact that the consent of the victim and the Prosecutor is not required for the application of a court fine does not mean that the court has the right to ignore their opinion.
Yerli Çocuk Çizgi Filmlerinde İdeolojik Bir Söylem Olarak Yaşlılık: TRT Çocuk Örneği
Authors: DABAK ÖZDEMİR Burcu , YILDIRAN ÖNK Ürün
Published: December 2020

Çizgi filmlerdeki yaşlı temsili, yaşlılığın ideolojik ve toplumsal iktidar ilişkileri içindeki konumuna
dair ipuçları taşımaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, genç nesillere nasıl bir yaşlılık algısı aktarılacağı
noktasında önemli bir işlevi olan televizyondaki yerli çocuk çizgi filmlerinde yaşlıların temsil
biçimlerini incelemektir. Çocuk kanalları arasında yüksek izlenme oranı ve yerli yapıma ağırlık vermesi
nedeniyle TRT Çocuk kanalı tercih edilmiştir. Yaşlı karakterlerin anlatıdaki işlevi ve sosyal ilişkilerdeki
konumu bağlamında Maysa ve Bulut (aileden geniş bir grubun üyesi), Rafadan Tayfa (mahallenin
yaşlısı) ve Kardeşim Ozi (aile bireyi) adlı çizgi filmler örneklem olarak seçilmiştir. Bu çizgi filmlerdeki
yaşlı karakterler yaşlılık kuramları çerçevesinde niteliksel içerik analizi yöntemiyle çözümlenmiştir.
Geleneksel yaşamın anlatıldığı Maysa ve Bulut çizgi filminde yaşlı karakterlerin çocuklarla kurduğu
olumlu ilişkiyle yeni muhafazakârlığın geleneğe yaptığı vurguyu kuvvetlendirdiği; 1980’leri konu alan
Rafadan Tayfa’da olumsuzdan olumluya dönüşen ilişkiler aracılığıyla yaşlılığın neo-liberal mahalle
yaşamında yeniden keşfedildiği; günümüz modern aile yaşamının konu edildiği Kardeşim Ozi çizgi
filminde ise çevresiyle kurduğu yetersiz ilişkiyle karakterize olan yaşlı karakterin muhafazakârlık ve
neo-liberal ekonomi arasında kalan melez bir yapı sergilediği görülmektedir. Bu bağlamda farklı sosyal
örgütlenmeler çerçevesinde sunulmasına karşın yerli çizgi filmlerde önerilen yaşlı temsili ve çocuk-yaşlı
ilişkisi Türkiye’nin içinde bulunduğu yeni muhafazakârlığın kültürel alanda ürettiği söylemleriyle
örtüşmektedir.
Impact of aquatic exercise on persons with kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Rodríguez Rey D , Sanchez-Lastra MA , Ayán Pérez C
Published: December 2020

Objective: Analyze the scientific evidence on the effects that aquatic physical exercise has on people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Material and method: A systematic review was carried out following the checklist Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic review and Meta-Analysis Protocols, with the objective of locating the largest number of investigations that aimed to identify the effects of the practice of aquatic physical exercise in people with ERC. A search of the PubMed, PEDro, Scopus and Cochrane databases were carried out until March 2019, using the PEDro, CERT, MINORS and NIH scales to determine the methodological quality of the same. Results: Five investigations were located, two of them were randomized control trials, another two studies comparatives and one was uncontrolled. The mean score and the median obtained after applying PEDro scale were 4 and 4 respectively. All the interventions proposed aerobic exercise programs, being generally of short duration and highly supervised, without any adverse effects arising from their practice. In a large part of the studies, significant effects were observed in physical condition, physiological parameters and quality of life, to a lesser extent. The practice of exercise had no significant impact on either the activity of the disease or the perceived pain in patients. Conclusions: Practice of aquatic exercise is beneficial in people with ERC. More longitudinal studies are needed to assess the impact of aquatic exercises as well as its effect and quality of life in long term.
Update on the role of Eye platelet-rich plasma (E-PRP) in the treatment of ocular surface disorders
Authors: Panda Bijnya Birajita , Mohapatra Sumita , Parida Subhabrata
Published: December 2020

Platelet rich plasma is the highly concentrated form of autologous human platelets in a small amount of plasma which contains important growth factors and plasma proteins that plays a significant role in wound healing process by epithelial differentiation and collagen bundle organization. In this article, we aim to provide an update on the current literature regarding the eye platelet rich plasma, its methods of preparation, physiological and biochemical properties, its clinical applications, safety and efficacy as compared to other blood derived products etc. In ophthalmology, this product is being used in the management of symptomatic dry eyes, corneal ulcers, periocular chemical and thermal burns, Idiopathic macular hole, Skin rejuvenation post Blepharoplasties and more recently actinic elastosis in the lower eyelid regions. The role of eye platelet rich plasma in ocular surface disorders has been sparsely studied in literature with more studies and reports on the application of autologous and allogeneic serum eye drops and therefore, it becomes very important to update ourselves with more studies in this topic to prove the efficiency of this blood derived product. Moreover, the role of other platelet derived products like platelet rich growth factors, platelet lysate in ocular surface disorders have also been discussed.
Demography of corneal dystrophies at a tertiary eye care centre in South India
Authors: Sridhar Sriya , Kumar Kiran , B Preethi , Mittal Preeti , Gangasagara Suresh Babu
Published: December 2020

To report the frequency of corneal dystrophies.

All patients who presented to the out-patient department were examined for signs of corneal dystrophy from January 2017 to December 2019. All patients underwent a thorough evaluation for demographics, clinical presentation, history of consanguinity, family medical history, and clinical outcome of keratoplasty (in those who required it) and a clinicopathologic correlation was attempted. Complete ophthalmological examination was conducted for all patients which included vision (distance & near), slit lamp examination, retinoscopy, auto refractometer readings, dilated fundus examination, pentacam as well as anterior segment OCT. Photographic documentation was done for all dystrophy patients.

During this time period we had 118 patients who were included in the study. History of consanguineous marriage was noted in 62% of the study population. History of a similar problem in siblings and other members was elicited in 27 (22.88%) and 15 (12.71%) patients, respectively. 23 patients required keratoplasty. The average follow-up of each keratoplasty case was 36±14 months. Among these cases, only 2 groups had graft failure, viz, CHED and macular dystrophy.

The higher frequency of dystrophies could be due to higher consanguineous marriage, which indicates a need for counselling. Also, there is an increased need for thorough work-up before planning intraocular procedures.
Museus nas ruínas: diálogos entre patrimônios missioneiros
Authors: Greff Natália Reichert , Aquino Vanessa Barrozo Teixeira
Published: December 2020

O presente artigo tem como objetivo apresentar as motivações para preservação das ruínas de São Miguel das Missões (Brasil) e de San Ignacio Miní (Argentina), bem como debater os contextos de criação dos museus que estão localizados dentro dos sítios. As reduções jesuíticas foram consolidadas a partir do século XVII na Província Jesuítica do Paraguai, a fim de reunir povoados indígenas para introduzir o Cristianismo e os modos de vida europeus. Nessa perspectiva, o trabalho investiga o cenário histórico que ocasionou no tombamento das ruínas nos âmbitos nacional e internacional, e posteriormente a fundação do Museu das Missões (Brasil) e do Museu Jesuítico (Argentina), com foco nas primeiras narrativas propostas por essas instituições museológicas. Conclui que o discurso que os museus apresentam nas exposições está intrinsecamente ligado ao seu contexto de criação.
Fotografias da luta pela terra: análise nos jornais Folha de Hoje e o Globo
Authors: Formolo Deise , Monteiro Charles
Published: December 2020

Este artigo tem o objetivo de analisar as fotografias sobre a manifestação pública da luta pela terra ocorrido no dia 09 de agosto de 1990, na Praça da Matriz, Porto Alegre, nas páginas dos jornais Folha de Hoje e O Globo, impressas na edição do dia 10 de agosto de 1990. Nota-se, que as fotografias, em seus aspectos formais, seguiram os padrões de produção fotojornalística surgidos a partir da experiência acumulada entre as décadas de 1960 e 1980.
The The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system blockade and arterial stiffness in renal transplant recipients – a cross-sectional prospective observational clinical study
Authors: Heleniak Zbigniew , Illersperger Sarah , Brakemeier Susanne , Bach Paul , Dębska-Ślizień Alicja , Budde Klemens , Halleck Fabian
Published: December 2020

Introduction. Arterial stiffness parameters can be used as a predictor of cardiovascular events in the general population and renal transplant recipients (RTRs). Additionally, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system (RAAS) blockade mitigates arterial stiffness in the general population. There are no sufficient data concerning the role of the RAAS blockade in reducing arterial stiffness among patients after kidney transplantation. The aim of this study is to assess the influence of the above blockade on arterial stiffness in RTRs. Methods. 344 stable RTRs were enrolled in the study. 204 (59.3%) of them received RAAS blockers (angiotensin convertase inhibitors – ACEIs or angiotensin receptor blockers – ARBs): group RAAS (+), and 140 (40.7%) were not treated with such agents: group RAAS (–). Results. In the RAAS (+) group, 55.9% of the patients used ARBs and 44.1% ACEIs. Cardiovascular disease (coronary artery disease and/or peripheral obliterans artery disease) (27.9% vs 14.3%, p<0.05), and heart failure (27.4% vs 24.3%, p<0.05) were significantly more often diagnosed in the RAAS (+) group when compared to the RAAS (–) group. Systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure and all arterial stiffness parameters (baPWV, cfPWV, pulse pressure) did not differ significantly between the RAAS (+) and RAAS (–) groups. The results revealed that cardiovascular disease in patients was associated with a significant increase in both, the PWV and pulse pressure. No difference between the arterial stiffness parameters was observed in patients with a cardiovascular disease, diabetes and heart failure in the RAAS (+) and RAAS (–) groups. Moreover, beta-blockers and diuretics ameliorated the arterial stiffness parameters. Conclusions: This study showed the indication bias of the RAAS prescription, and no conclusion on the influence of RAAS on arterial stiffness can be drawn. The results indicated diuretics and beta-blockers as agents lowering the arterial stiffness in RTRs.
I. A. Kovanko’s Odes: Poetics in the Literary Context
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Sinitsyna Mariya V.
Published: December 2020

The paper considers the peculiarities of I. A. Kovanko’s odes written at the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century. The reminiscences from G. R. Derzhavin’s and M. V. Lomonosov’s poetry are revealed. The article focuses on the influence of classicism and sentimentalism on Kovanko’s work and the synthesis of heterogeneous elements that trace back to the 18th century poets.
“The Old Woman Was Knitting a Stocking and Was Looking Sidewaysat us Through Her Glasses…”: Women’s Handiwork of Old Age in I. S. Turgenev’s Oeuvre
Authors:   St. Tikhon’s Orthodox University, Melenteva Irina E.
Published: December 2020

The article discusses the description of old ladies and old women in the works of I. S. Turgenev, daily activities of these characters, and the needlework which accompanies the image of an elderly woman in the writer’s texts. The main task of the article is to show how frequently old women’s handiwork – knitting – occurs and to identify the contexts of its occurrence in Turgenev’s oeuvre.
The Image of the Volga in Skitalets’s (S. G. Petrov) Early Works
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Cheng Liang
Published: December 2020

This article describes the creation of the image of the Volga in the early works of Skitalets (S. G. Petrov, 1869–1941). The artistic world of the writer is filled with natural images, which are drawn mainly in a romantic way. The landscapes of Skitalets are mostly bright and colorful, although there are accurate realistic sketches. Also, the Volga can play the role of a psychological ‘accompaniment’, and can become the ideal embodiment of the proper state of the world.
Socially Induced Demands for Reformation of National Laws in Combating Family and Domestic Violence
Authors:   Senior Research Scientist of the Scientific Center for Legal Information Under the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation, PhD (Law), Atagimova Elmira I.
Published: December 2020

Purpose. Analysis of domestic legislation and research results on countering domestic violence; development of proposals for improving criminal law norms on responsibility for domestic violence. Methodology: in the course of the research, General scientific, system-legal and comparative-legal methods, the synthesis method were used, which ensures the validity of the obtained conclusions. Conclusions. Based on the analysis of domestic legislation and the results of research on countering domestic violence, the author identifies gaps in the regulatory regulation of preventive activities of law enforcement agencies, and determines the feasibility of improving legal regulation on countering violence in the family and household sphere. The article substantiates the need to adopt a special law aimed at preventing intra-family violence. Specific proposals for amendments to the criminal legislation of the Russian Federation are presented. Scientific and practical significance. The provisions formulated in this study can be used in the legislative process for further improvement of domestic legislation.
Peculiarities of Self-Image Dependence of the Students with High Level of Neuroticity
Authors:   Ph. D. in Psychology, Assistant Professor, Lviv State University of Internal Affairs, Lviv, Ukraine, lesyabasyuk@ukr.net https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7028-7180 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7028-7180, KUZO Oleksandra , KUZO Lyubov ,   Ph. D. in Psychology, Associate Professor, Lviv State University of Internal Affairs, Lviv, Ukraine, kuzolyubov09@gmail.com https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1554-3262, ZAVERUKHA Olha ,   Ph. D. in Psychology, Lecturer at the Department of Practical Psychology and Pedagogy, Lviv State University of Life Safety, Lviv, Ukraine, olichka.zaverukha@gmail.com https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2701-2215 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2701-2215
Published: December 2020

The article presents the authors’ theoretical model of Self-image functioning with a peripheral part on the border of the relationship between the Self and the significant other person. An experimental study of the peculiarities of Self-image dependence is provided. The study involved 150 students of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs. Peculiarities of self-relation (dependence of the Self-image on significant other people) of students with high and moderate levels of neuroticism have been studied. The method of rapid diagnosis of neurosis (K. Heck; H. Hess), methods of self-assessment of mental states (according to H. Eysenck), author's experimental study of the "dependent" characteristic of the Self-image were used. Correlation analysis and Mann-Whitney comparative analysis were used for statistical data processing. As a result of the ascertaining experiment, it was found that the peripheral part of the Self-image of boys and girls with a high level of neuroticism (HN) is more dependent on the opinion of reference other people (unstable Self-image) than of persons with moderate neuroticism (MN) and this is accompanied by high levels of anxiety, frustration and rigidity. The hypothesis that students with a high level of neuroticism will more often depend on the opinion of significant others than students with a moderate level of neuroticism was confirmed. The studentship is a sensitive period for effective psycho-correctional influences in order to form a stable, positive and independent Self-image, and therefore, the quality use of psychological services of psycho-corrective influences can significantly affect well-being, learning and quality of life. The self-awareness of students with a high level of neuroticism should be considered both as the main object and as a fundamental support for psycho-correctional influence, and the resource of this influence should be sought in an adequate relationship.
The Influence of the Professional Orientation of Students of Different Gender on Their Ideas of Happiness
Authors:   National Pedagogical Dragomanov University, Kiev, Ukraine, STROYANOVSKA Olena , DOLYNSKA Liubov ,   National Pedagogical Dragomanov University, Kiev, Ukraine, SHEVCHENKO Nataliia ,   Zaporizhzhia National University, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, ANDRIIASHYNA Nataliia ,   National Pedagogical Dragomanov University, Kiev, Ukraine, MELNYK Iryna ,   Vinnytsia Mykhailo Kotsiubynskyi State Pedagogical University, Vinnytsia, Ukraine, TSYBULIAK Natalia ,   Berdyansk State Pedagogical University, Berdyansk, Ukraine
Published: December 2020

In the conditions of unstable political, economic and social development of society the problem of quality of life, well-being, satisfaction of each citizen of the country acquires special importance. Research has shown that happiness is determined by various factors (age, marital, social and financial status, physiological status, social relations, personal characteristics), its level changes throughout life and can be corrected by certain psychological methods of influence. The purpose of our study was to study the state of development of the problem of happiness and study the content of the ideas of young people about happiness, their characteristics depending on gender and professional orientation. In order to study the peculiarities of the young generation's ideas about happiness, we studied 250 third-year students aged 20 to 22 years of various specialties. The researched questionnaire was asked to answer the questions, the analysis of which helped to make generalized conclusions about their ideas about happiness. The most of students rate their level of happiness as high or medium. But their level of happiness is much higher than their level of success, which can lead to a contradiction between the desire for success and happiness. This state of affairs requires correction of the content of ideas about happiness in adolescence by providing educational information about awareness of success as a process of self-realization and a component of happiness, the desire for integrated satisfaction of both material and spiritual needs for full personal development.
Morphometry of the Foramen Magnum for Sex Estimation in Romanian Adult Population
Authors:   Department of Forensic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iasi, Romania Institute of Legal Medicine, Iasi, Romania, DIAC Madalina Maria , HUNEA Iuliana ,   Department of Morpho-Functional Sciences II, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iasi, Romania, Institute of Legal Medicine, Iasi, Romania, GIRLESCU Nona ,   Department of Morpho-Functional Sciences I, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iasi, Romania; Institute of Legal Medicine, Iasi, Romania, KNIELING Anton ,   Department of Forensic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iasi, Romania; Institute of Legal Medicine, Iasi, Romania, DAMIAN Simona Irina ,   Department of Forensic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iasi, Romania; Institute of Legal Medicine, Iasi, Romania, BULGARU ILIESCU Diana ,   Department of Forensic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iasi, Romania; Institute of Legal Medicine, Iasi, Romania
Published: December 2020

The foramen magnum makes the transition between the cephalic extremity and the spine, which is an anatomical element of the skull. So, there are multiple situations when the skull is the only skeletal element available for anthropological analysis. In this respect, the foramen magnum can provide valuable information in terms of skeletal anthropological expertise. According to the literature, the foramen magnum provides, from a morphometric and morphological point of view, individual and population characteristics. The study aims to evaluate the morphometry of the foramen magnum for establish the sex of an unknown person, specific for Romanian adult population. The authors analyzed morphometrically the foramen magnum of 50 cranio-cerebral computer tomographic images. Measurements of the foramen magnum were taken anteroposterior diameter, transverse diameter, based on the two being calculated the anthropometric index and the area of the foramen magnum. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS 23. Discriminant function analysis was applied, and discriminant formulas were created for sex determination of Romanian adult population. The results of the analysis are impressive and have a good applicability in a forensic anthropological context. The data used in this paper provides reliable results with a large applicability in the future for estimating the sex from foramen magnum for Romanian adult population.
Methods of Hydrokinesis Therapy for Children 3-5 Years with Cerebral Palsy of Spastic Form
Authors:   Kherson State University, Ukraine, TARAN Inna , VASYLIEVA Nataliia ,   Kherson State University, Ukraine, GUROVA Antonina ,   Kherson State University, Ukraine, KARPUKHINA Yuliia ,   Kherson State University, Ukraine, KONKOV Arkadii ,   Kherson State University, Ukraine, KOZIY Tetyana ,   Kherson State University, Ukraine, KOLOMYICHUK Anastasiia ,   Kherson State University, Ukraine, BIRIUKOVA Tetiana ,   Kherson State University, Ukraine
Published: December 2020

Today there is a need to develop a method of hydrokinesis therapy as a means of gradual formation of motor skills in children with spastic diplegia of cerebral palsy of the chronic-residual stage of the disease in a comprehensive program of physical rehabilitation. The purpose of the study is to develop a method of hydrokinesis therapy for children 3-5 years with cerebral palsy of spastic form. The main novelties of the developed technique of hydrokinesis therapy: development of application of complexes of exercises in hydrokinesis therapy, which differs in structure from the generally accepted methods for patients with cerebral palsy of spastic form in the chronic-residual stage of the disease; combination of means of physical rehabilitation with the technique of hydrokinesis therapy during the annual cycle. The study involved 24 children 3-5 years of age with a diagnosis of "cerebral palsy, spastic diplegia" of the chronic-residual stage of the disease of moderate severity. To achieve this goal, theoretical analysis and generalization of data from scientific and methodological literature were used; pedagogical experiment and observation; medical and biological methods (used anthropometry and Pinier index; goniometry, assessment of basic motor functions (ABMF) on the Likert scale, muscle tone on the Ashfort scale, muscle strength on the Lovett scale; assessment of manipulative activity and speed response of the hands on trapping- the test made it possible to determine the level of development of fine motor skills); sociological methods (surveys of parents on questionnaires of social and emotional state and level of children's play activities); methods of mathematical statistics were used to process the actual experimental material, assess the reliability of the data. There were significant (p <0.01) changes in the indicators of social and emotional state in children with main group (MG) by 15.5%, in comparative group (CG) - by 11.7%, and there was a slight improvement in play activity in children with MG by 9.6%, in CG - by 5.75%. The developed method of hydrokinesiotherapy is effective and helps to improve the functions of general and fine motor skills, socio-emotional state and the level of activity of play activities of children 3-5 years with cerebral palsy of spastic form.
The Influence of National Music on the Reform of College Music Piano Teaching
Authors: Chang Qinyi
Published: December 2020

The unique value connotation and emotions exhibited by ethnic music itself can play a positive role in improving people's artistic cultivation and aesthetic level. Piano classroom is the main content of music education in colleges and universities. In order to ensure the orderly conduct of classroom teaching activities, teachers can combine the actual teaching and actively introduce folk music into it, so that students can learn through the content of classroom knowledge, which guarantees the interest of learning Enhancement can also establish the correct sense of pride of the clan, and then grow into the music talents that the country needs.
Analysis on the Construction of College English Teaching Evaluation System Based on Online Learning Platform
Authors: Chen Xiaoming
Published: December 2020

With the rapid development of network information technology, it has been widely used in various fields. Of course, in the field of education is no exception. In college English teaching, the application of online learning platform can effectively improve the quality of college students’ English learning and teaching effect. Starting from the importance of the construction of college English teaching evaluation system based on online learning platform, this paper puts forward the measures for the construction of college English teaching evaluation system for reference.
Discussion on Ideological and Political Education in Pathology Education in Medical Colleges
Authors: Huang Ningbo
Published: December 2020

With the advent of the new era, teachers in colleges and universities have actively combined the teaching content with ideological and political education under the guidance of the ideological and political philosophy of the course. I hope that students can ensure professional literacy through the participation of classroom learning activities. Under the rapid promotion of patriotic spirit, dialectical spirit, humanistic spirit, rule of law spirit and scientific spirit, it can grow into a new type of talent that meets the requirements of social and political development. This article starts from different perspectives and introduces specific methods of ideological and political education when teaching medical pathology teachers in medical colleges, hoping to provide references for other medical educators.
Research on Cultural Integration in College English Vocabulary Teaching
Authors: Yang Xiuli
Published: December 2020

Language and culture are inseparable. The cultural connotation behind the language is one crucial element in understanding one language precisely. Integration of culture into college English vocabulary teaching are surely a great help for students to learn and grasp the accurate meaning of English vocabularies. This paper explains the necessity of cultural integration in college English vocabulary teaching, elaborates the obvious differences behind English and Chinese vocabularies, and finally focuses on the effectiveness analysis of measures for cultural integration in college English vocabulary teaching.
The Influence of National Music on the Reform of Music Piano Teaching in Colleges
Authors: Liu Qing
Published: December 2020

The piano teaching course in Chinese college music education is also a very basic and important course. In actual teaching, certain optimizations and reforms should be carried out in accordance with the development of China’s education, and ethnic music can be organically integrated into piano teaching to improve students’ national awareness. The recognition of music promotes the diversified development of music. This article analyzes the influence of national music on the reform of high-efficiency music piano teaching, hoping to improve the overall level of music piano teaching in colleges and universities, and cultivate more high-level music professionals.
Analysis on the Construction of Blended Learning Mode of “College Students Mental Health Education” Based on MOOC
Authors: Wang Xiaodan
Published: December 2020

This article takes “College Students Mental Health Education” as the research object, introduces the blended learning design and assessment methods of this course, and uses questionnaires to understand students’ satisfaction with the blended learning of this course. A preliminary evaluation of the teaching effect was made. The results show that the blended learning mode based on MOOC can adapt to the teaching requirements of the “College Students Mental Health Education” course and can improve the effectiveness of classroom teaching.