bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Physiotherapists’ Perspectives Towards Using Telehealth for Acute Concussion Care
Authors: Taddeo Jason S. , Panesar-Aguilar Sunddip , Sanzo Paolo
Published: October 2021

A traumatic brain injury reflects a heterogeneous description. The mildest form has been referred to as that of a concussion, with recent steps being taken to reclassify this as mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Management has developed in tandem with the understanding of what mTBI, as have methods that physiotherapists (PTs) may use to provide care. The most recent catalyst to the use of in-person versus virtual healthcare was observed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite its use, very little is known regarding the perceptions of the PTs who engaged in this method of care, or whether virtual physiotherapy (VPT) may be continued. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore PTs’ perspectives around the use of VPT in their current practice in adult patients with acute mTBI. A framework that centered around the self-efficacy (SE) of the PT was applied. A single, semi-structured interview involvings nine PTs who were experienced in using VPT with mTBI patients. A study-specific questionnaire was developed to explore the PTs’ perceptions related to their SE, potential barriers, as well as factors affecting future use. The results indicated SE beliefs towards VPT use were related to patient and professional factors, technology, and perceived barriers. Barriers were reported at patient-, PT-, and technological-levels. Factors related to future use of VPT were noted as being both intrinsic and extrinsic. Physiotherapists developed their SE beliefs from a variety of intrinsic and extrinsic sources. This study presented a jumping off point to inform a knowledge gap in which more research is required to evaluate PT perspectives across a greater sample size and diverse population. Further study into the perspectives of other stakeholders may be beneficial to explore related to VPT application.
Time-Varying Term Structure of Oil Risk Premia
Authors: Cortazar Gonzalo , Liedtke Philip , Ortega Hector , Schwartzd Eduardo S.
Published: October 2021

We develop a framework to estimate time-varying commodity risk premia from multi-factor models using futures prices and analysts’ forecasts of future prices. The model is calibrated for oil using a 3-factor stochastic commodity-pricing model with an affine risk premia specification. The WTI oil futures price data is from the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) and analysts’ forecasts are from Bloomberg and the U.S Energy Information Administration. Weekly estimations for short, medium, and long-term risk premia between 2010 and 2017 are obtained. Results from the model calibration show that the term structure of oil risk premia moves stochastically through time, that short-term risk premia tend to be higher than long-term ones and that risk premia volatility is much higher for short maturities. An empirical analysis is performed to explore the macroeconomic and oil market variables that may explain the stochastic behavior of oil risk premia, showing that inventories, hedging pressure, term premium, default premium and the level of interest rates all play a significant role in explaining the risk premia.
Reconciling Hotelling Resource Models with Hotelling’s Accounting Method
Authors: Cairns Robert D. , Hartwick John M.
Published: October 2021

In green accounting, it is seldom checked that depreciation must sum to original value. A re-examination of green accounting under this condition finds that, in a non-autonomous program, income should include capital gains. Subtle questions respecting the role and treatment of capital gains are brought to light through six models in exhaustible-resource economics. It is likely that there are sources of non-autonomy when a problem is not optimal or when there are non-priced assets—in practice, always. Accordingly, the questions raised strongly influence accounting method.
A medical doctor as a legal expert during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Procek Marek , Radowicki Stanisław , Grabarek Beniamin Oskar , Kordzikowska Natalia , Boroń Dariusz
Published: October 2021

Background: In Poland, the total number of SARS-CoV-2 infections since March 4, 2020 is 2,880,596, with
2,652,372 recoveries and 75,135 deaths. It may be assumed that such an unexpected event, apart from the
health-related and economic consequences, will in the near future result in a wave of demands from those
who have suffered as a result of COVID-19.
Aim of the study: The aim of this study is to assess the current legal status in the context of opinions issued
by medical doctors with regard to COVID-19, with a particular emphasis on responsibility towards the
employee and the employer.
Material and methods: A review was conducted using the database of legal acts (SIP LEX; accessed on
01.06.2021) based on the following words: labor code, civil procedures code, decisions of the Supreme Court,
claims, employee health, health protection, COVID-19, and labor law.
Results and conclusions: By searching the SIP LEX database and comparing the results with the legal standards
of international law, the role and importance of the doctor as an expert on COVID-19 was established.
The presented findings are based on judgments of the Supreme Court, the regulations of the Minister of Justice,
announcements of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland, and the provisions of the Act on
the Profession. It is certain that doctors will face another important task connected with COVID-19. It must
be assumed that, in the near future, they will be forced to issue opinions on numerous and complicated cases
regarding employer responsibility for damages incurred by employees due to COVID-19. Medical experts will
use knowledge and experience acquired during the struggle with the disease to evaluate whether it was highly
probable that an employee illness was the result of an infection with the pathogen in the workplace, and then,
furthermore, to specify the after-effects of this illness.
Deontological foundations of selflessness
Authors: Wolman Wiktor
Published: October 2021

The article is a part of the broad current of the philosophy of responsibility. It analyses and describes the basic elements of human activity in the anthropological and ethical perspective. A particular feature discussed in the article is selflessness, which is analysed in the perspective of the main ethical currents. In personalistic philosophy, responsibility and selflessness result from the will, whereas in deontological philosophy they result from the moral norm adopted by the subject. The concept that describes the nature and fundamental elements of an act is the theory of supererogatory act. According to it, a selfless act is a free, conscious act resulting from the realization of a norm immanent to the subject.
Tax aspects of volunteering
Authors: Supera-Markowska Maria
Published: October 2021

The article presents tax aspects of volunteering in the area of legal and tax issues in reference to the income tax issues. The analysis has been based on dogmatic and legal method. As a result of the analysis, the main problematic issues were identified, the adequacy of tax solutions to the specificity of volunteering and public benefit activities of non-governmental organizations was assessed and de lege ferenda postulates were formulated.
A volunteer working with people with mental disorders – selected aspects
Authors: Zadrożna Aleksandra
Published: October 2021

Volunteering is an unpaid activity for the benefit of various groups of people, incl. persons experiencing mental disorders. Motivations for volunteering may differ and involve the desire to gain experience and new knowledge, the need to repay to the community and to help those in need, and also the need to feel accepted or the desire to establish new relationships and verify one’s own aspirations. Some of the reasons for volunteering are related to the willingness to “give”, while others are related to “receiving”. The volunteers working with people with mental disorders are a valuable part of the support system. The volunteers can work in many places and in various ways. Volunteering activities are included both in the law defining the framework of the volunteering as well as in the code of ethics of volunteers, which can be a starting point for designing appropriate volunteering activities. Volunteering plays a significant role in supporting people with mental disorders, volunteering activities complements institutional support, and volunteers themselves can support professionals. In view of the role of volunteering, it is important to continue looking for ways to improve the recruiting, training and management of volunteering, and to support volunteers in their work, to minimize burnout and to reduce frequency of volunteers’ turnover, as well as to maximize the potential of every individual.
Volunteers of generations X and Y in the Peace Patrol of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity foundation
Authors: Roszak Magdalena
Published: October 2021

Volunteering is a social phenomenon originating from philanthropy and charity, defined as voluntary unpaid work for the benefit of individuals or organisations. Voluntary activity covers many spheres and occurs in various forms. This diversity also applies to the functions performed by volunteering and the motivation driving people who work, which is described in more detailed form by Mirosław Górecki. Statistical data show that only 35% of Poles volunteer. These are mainly young people, looking for interesting perspectives and experiences. Differences in activity are also visible in terms of generation. The Youth 2011 report shows that generation Y is more socially involved than previous generation X. Differences between representatives of generations X and Y also appeared in case of the volunteers of the Peace Patrol of the Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy (Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity). In the conducted research, respondents were asked about the motivation behind their choice to volunteer for the Peace Patrol; their experiences, and the benefits of the experience. To complete the overview, materials from the website of the Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy (Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity) foundation were analysed. On the basis of the analyses carried out, the functions of volunteering in the Peace Patrol and the differences in the motivation of the volunteers of generation X and Y were shown.
The role of volunteering in finding a job from the perspective of employers
Authors: Tetwejer Paulina
Published: October 2021

The article is a presentation of a part of the results of research conducted during work on the dissertation. In the introduction, theoretical references to understanding volunteering from various perspectives were indicated. It also emphasizes the understanding of volunteering as an opportunity to develop professional competences of a volunteer. Consequently, the next part of the article is an argument on the relationship between volunteering and professional competences. The author indicates specific skills, knowledge and attitudes that, according to the literature, can be acquired during volunteering. Subsequently employers’ expectations towards the characteristics of future employees, as well as their attitude to volunteering are described. This part is based on research conducted, among others, by the Warsaw School of Economics.
Then, the author presents the results of her own research conducted among employers of social sciences students and their perception of volunteering and the opportunities it creates for the development of competences. The analysis of the research results allows us to believe that volunteers, during their activity, gain mainly practical and industry knowledge. Among the skills indicated were group cooperation, interpersonal skills and effective communication. The attitudes that volunteers acquire thanks to their actions are: resourcefulness, responsibility, sensitivity and empathy.
At the end, the results of the author’s research on competences acquired by volunteers were compared with the competences desired by employers and the existing competency gap. The analysis of all answers confirms that communication skills, openness, teamwork and industry knowledge are competences that are desirable in an ideal graduate, who most often has a competency gap in this area. At the same time, these are competences that can be acquired through volunteering.
The research results may suggest that people entering the labour market, but also employers, are interested in volunteering as a way to increase their chances on the labour market.
Volunteering in the face of a pandemic – the state, opportunities and challenges for the X, Y, Z generation
Authors: Kosewska Bernadetta , Kruś-Kubaszewska Katarzyna
Published: October 2021

The study describes the volunteering work undertaken during the global health, social and economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The situation affects almost the entire world; therefore, it requires fast, community and prudent actions. The provided support carries health risks for both those in need and those who help. Aid activities are undertaken by all generations, which makes it possible to search for the essential features of a volunteer of the X, Y, Z generation. In times of a pandemic, we observe a different specificity of volunteering. The material was prepared on the basis of the analysis of the literature on the subject, the interpretation of the available analyses and reports.
Generation Y volunteering – in the perspective of functioning in the changing labour market
Authors: Duda Wioleta , Kukla Daniel
Published: October 2021

The study is a characteristic of generation Y, which is a heterogeneous group, as it includes teenagers, youth, students, young people entering the labour market and starting families. This diversity causes difficulties in determining their clear determinants in terms of functioning on the labour market. The approach to work of a selected group of representatives of generation Y in the context of voluntary activity, which is the basis and a determinant of professional preparation, was presented. An attempt at this characterization was made based on an analysis of the literature on the subject and available reports.
Perfil sociodemográfico e fatores de atração e saída dos médicos atuantes na estratégia saúde da família no município de Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brasil
Authors: Nogueira Lorena Slusarz , Silva Junior Manoelito Ferreira , Müller Erildo Vicente
Published: October 2021

Introdução: Diversos estudos destacam a alta rotatividade e a dificuldade de fixação dos profissionais nas equipes, especialmente médicos, como um dos grandes desafios para a consolidação da estratégia saúde da família (ESF) no Brasil. A rotatividade prejudica a longitudinalidade do cuidado, a formação do vínculo com a equipe e a qualidade da assistência prestada. Objetivo: Descrever o perfil sociodemográfico e os fatores de atração e saída de médicos inseridos na ESF.  Métodos: Estudo transversal com abordagem quantitativa, realizado entre março e abril de 2019, do município de Ponta Grossa-PR, Brasil, por meio de questionário semiestruturado e autoaplicado desenvolvido no estudo. A análise descritiva foi realizada por frequências relativas (%) e absolutas (n). Resultados: Participaram 61 médicos. Houve predomínio de profissionais mulheres (57,4%), com menos de 30 anos (49,2%), formou-se após 2015 (60,7%) e não é natural do município (82%). Apenas 1,6% possuía residência em medicina de família e comunidade e 9,8% especialização em saúde da família. Foi alto o percentual de médicos contratados pelo “Programa Mais Médicos” (82%) e que trabalha na ESF há menos de 6 meses (59%). A identificação com o trabalho foi apontada como o principal fator que levou à inserção na ESF, enquanto o excesso de demanda e de processos burocráticos foi mencionado como importante fator de desmotivação. O principal motivo de saída dos profissionais foi a realização de residência médica. Conclusão: Houve predomínio de profissionais com baixo tempo de trabalho na ESF do município oriundos do “Programa Mais Médicos”, em contratos temporários e relações trabalhistas precárias. A rotatividade médica é um assunto complexo, mas estratégias de valorização da carreira na atenção primária à saúde e a oferta de melhores condições de trabalho podem contribuir para sua resolução.
Integração ensino-serviço no âmbito do Sistema Único de Saúde
Authors: Queiroz Anne Caroline Rodrigues , Pereira Fabíola Afonso Fagundes , Dionízio Andra Aparecida da Silva
Published: October 2021

Introdução: A integração ensino serviço faz parte do processo de formação dos acadêmicos de enfermagem, mediante estágios curriculares. Objetivo: Este estudo buscou compreender a percepção dos acadêmicos de enfermagem de uma universidade, sobre a integração ensino serviço no âmbito do Sistema Único de Saúde. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo e qualitativo que incluiu 15 acadêmicos matriculados no 7º e 8º período do segundo semestre letivo de 2017. Os dados foram submetidos à Análise de Conteúdo Temático. Emergiram-se três categorias: A inserção precoce do acadêmico no serviço; O professor como facilitador do processo ensino aprendizagem; e os Fatores que dificultam à atividade prática na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Resultados: Os discentes valorizaram a territorialização, como processo essencial para a elaboração de intervenções frente as fragilidades identificadas na comunidade, além de oportunizar o amadurecimento acadêmico. Enfatizaram como satisfatória a presença do preceptor para o aperfeiçoamento das suas habilidades, principalmente quando se sentem receosos para realizarem algum procedimento. Porém, salientaram as precariedades estruturais das unidades, a falta de insumos, ausência de demanda e a resistência dos funcionários como condições que dificultam a inclusão deles no campo de prática. Conclusão: A integração ensino-serviço gera impactos positivos para o acadêmico. Entretanto, as unidades requerem ações dos gestores responsáveis por sua estrutura e novas propostas pedagógicas que proporcionem práticas mais integradas são necessárias.
preceptoria em medicina de família e comunidade e as estratégias de organização da atenção primária frente à COVID-19
Authors: Fernandes Denise Mota Araripe Pereira , Melo Vilma Felipe Costa de , Ribeiro Brenda de Souza , Gomes Camille Feitoza Paredes , Assis Lana Muriely Borges de , Pinheiro Marina de Lima , Morais Melissa Maria Medeiros de
Published: October 2021

Objetivos: Analisar a impressão de preceptores dos Programa de Residência Médica em Medicina de Família e Comunidade (PRMFC) sobre as modificações ao modelo do ensino em serviço provocadas pelo contexto da pandemia de COVID-19. Métodos: Estudo qualitativo através da entrevista de preceptores da residência, visando categorizar o discurso dos sujeitos a partir do lugar de fala, usando o método hermenêutico-dialético. O mote foi ampliar a percepção experimental através dos discursos e entender as realidades concretas. Resultados:Permitiram a compreensão dos sentimentos dos preceptores a partir da análise sob a ótica de três categorias: o processo de trabalho, a formação dos residentes orientando o serviço e o foco no atendimento aos sintomáticos respiratórios. Conclusão: O preceptor da residência médica em João Pessoa experimenta a liberdade de atuação como ferramenta de manutenção ao cuidado e na formação individualizada dos residentes, tidos como recursos significativos da comunidade na aprendizagem em Medicina de Família.
Rastreio e associações ao câncer cervical
Authors: Melado Amine Selim de Salles Gonçalves , Oliveira Icaro Borges de , Vitorino Filipe Alvarenga Caetano , Rocha Janinne Fachetti , Ruschi Gustavo Enrico Cabral , Reisman Waleska Souza , Szpilman Ana Rosa Murad
Published: October 2021

Introdução: De acordo com o Instituto Nacional do Câncer (INCA) a estimativa de novos casos de câncer do colo do útero (CCU) para o Estado do Espírito Santo, no triênio 2020-2022, é de 11,65 por 100.000 habitantes. Objetivos: Traçar o perfil clínico-epidemiológico das usuárias do serviço de atenção integral à saúde da mulher da policlínica da Universidade Vila Velha (UVV), a partir dos determinantes da consulta ginecológica, e correlacionar aos achados citológicos e histológicos. Métodos: Estudo de corte transversal, observacional e retrospectivo envolvendo 590 prontuários de pacientes, atendidas entre fevereiro de 2011 e julho de 2016 no serviço de atenção integral à saúde da mulher na policlínica/UVV. Resultados: A média de idade das mulheres incluídas nesse estudo foi de 39,5 anos (DP± 16,2). Os fatores de risco como estado civil e tempo de relacionamento conjugal, multiparidade, e uso de contraceptivos hormonais orais foram associados a maior chance de CCU. Associação estatística da variável idade não evidenciou risco de CCU. Conclusões: Os resultados vão de acordo com os preconizados pelo INCA e Ministério da Saúde. Isso reforça a importância da rastreabilidade na atenção primária e os fatores que interferem na mesma.
In Lieu of GILTI
Authors: Davis Christine
Published: October 2021

Prior to the 2017 tax reform (TCJA), with a few exceptions, the United States only taxed the foreign income of its domestic corporations when profits were distributed to its U.S. shareholders as dividends. Through this policy, the United States supported its domestic corporations’ active overseas business operations by allowing equal economic competition with foreign entities without the additional burden of paying the U.S. income tax. However, corporations were able to use this ability to electively defer U.S. tax on foreign income as a tax planning technique, which, in part, contributed to the accumulation of large amounts of untaxed “offshore” earnings by U.S. multinational corporations. The U.S. Congress essentially terminated deferral and this tax planning technique when it enacted the current tax on global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) as part of the TCJA. But GILTI is a formulaic calculation that taxes income regardless of the taxpayer’s intent, use of profits, or the income’s potential for aggressive tax planning. Although GILTI protects against the use of aggressive tax planning techniques, it compromises the tax policy goal of allowing U.S. corporations to compete in foreign jurisdictions unhindered by the U.S. income tax. In lieu of GILTI and the section 245A deduction, this Article proposes a new Subpart F inclusion for excessive unrepatriated earnings based on the concept of distributable net income. This proposal would be superior to the current GILTI regime because it would allow multinational corporations to use deferral for the beneficial goal of supporting foreign active business operations, but would prevent the use of deferral for tax planning purposes.
Latin American Opposition to Mandatory Arbitration in Tax Treaties
Authors: Brauner Yariv
Published: October 2021

The international tax regime has recently made large strides toward a reform of its dispute resolution mechanism. Long-anticipated, mandatory tax treaty arbitration is finally gaining legitimacy beyond limited use by a few countries. Yet, the opposition to international arbitration among developing countries, led by Latin American countries, has not waned. This Article tracks this opposition to its origins and argues that it is misguided in the case of tax treaty arbitration, which such countries should rather generally support.
Is Argentina Ready for the New International Tax Era?
Authors: Verstraeten Axel
Published: October 2021

We are facing a new era in the international tax system. Even though we have achieved consensus in many areas, adopting multilateral solutions or standardizing by establishing minimum standards, we are also facing unilateral measures due to a lack of consensus in other very sensitive areas. Argentina’s approach toward the international tax system has always been very dependent on the local politics. In very recent years, the objective of becoming a member of the OECD has made Argentina its best student. But it has not always been this way. To understand if Argentina is ready to face the new era that the international tax system is going through, we will review four relevant—and capriciously chosen—aspects of Argentine international tax rules, taking into account the evolution, current situation, and effects. We will analyze the tax treaty network, transparency policy, CFC rules, and taxation of digitaleconomy.
Loss of Smell and Taste as Clinical Onset of COVID-19
Authors: Seden Nihal
Published: October 2021

Initially, symptoms of COVID-19 associated with Ear-Nose-Throat were thought to be flulike symptoms in the foreground. Such as fever, chills, cough, dyspnoea, myalgia, headache, sore throat. Olfactory and gustatory dysfunction was not a noticeable symptom at first. As the number of cases has risen worldwide, sudden onset hyposmia/anosmia has received increasing attention as a symptom of COVID-19. The reported incidence of anosmia varies internationally: as low as 30% in South Korea, and as high as 88% in Europe. The loss of smell that occurs in COVID-19 infection its general character is sudden onset anosmia. There is currently no specific treatment for COVID-19 related anosmia. Olfactory dysfunction can heal spontaneously. However, not a small number of patients may have permanent impairment.
Nanotechnology Application and Intellectual Property Right Prospects of Mammalian Cell Culture
Authors: Rachamalla Harikrishnareddy , Mukherjee Anubhab , K. Paul Manash
Published: October 2021

The significant challenges faced by modern-day medicine include designing a target-specific drug delivery system with a controlled release mechanism, having the potential to avoid opsonization and reduce bio-toxicity. Nanoparticles are materials with nanoscale dimensions and maybe natural and synthetic in origin. Engineered nano-sized materials are playing an indispensable role in the field of nanomedicine and nanobiotechnology. Besides, engineered nano-sized particles impart therapeutic applications with enhanced specificity because of their unique bespoke properties. Moreover, such application-customized nanoparticles offer an enormous possibility for their compatibility with different biological molecules like proteins, genetic materials, cell membranes, and organelles at the nano-bio frame. Besides, surface functionalization with targeting moieties such as small molecule ligands, monoclonal antibodies, aptamers, cell-penetrating peptides, and proteins facilitate nanoparticle-based specific tissue targeting. This review summarizes some of the advances in nanoparticle-based therapeutics and theranostics. A better understanding of idealistic preparation methods, physicochemical attributes, surface functionalization, biocompatibility can empower the potential translation of nanomaterials from the ‘bench-to-bedside’. In modern-day medicine, engineered nanoparticles have a wide range of demands ranging from bio-imaging, theranostics, tissue engineering, sensors, drug and nucleic acid delivery, and other pharmaceuticals applications. 2D and 3D mammalian cell-based assays are widely used to model diseases, screening of drugs, drug discovery, and toxicity analyses. Recent advances in cell culture technology and associated progress in nanotechnology have enabled researchers to study a wide variety of physiologically relevant questions. This chapter explores the properties of nanoparticles, different targeted delivery methods, biological analysis, and theranostics. Moreover, this chapter also emphasizes biosafety and bioethics associated with mammalian cell culture and discusses the significance of intellectual property rights from an industrial and academic perspective.
Examination of Lightning-Induced Damage in Timber
Authors: Li Jingxiao , Li Jing
Published: October 2021

The ancient Chinese architectures were constructed using timber as the main building material. Considering that the lightning strike is the primary natural cause of damage to ancient building, the lightning strike damage mechanism of ancient building timber and the related influencing factors are investigated using the representative timber materials from the ancient building. The burning of timber was mainly caused by the heat of lightning arc. The splitting and damage pit of timber were mainly caused by the mechanical force generated by the temperature rise of the injected by lightning current and air shock wave effects of the lightning. These ways all played in different roles under different conditions. The higher the water content of timber was, the easier it was to crack, and the greater the damage depth and the larger the damage area were. It was easy to burn for the dry timber or the loose timber with low density, but it was difficult for the thick timber. When the wood was too thin, the lightning air shock wave could cause damage. This research may provide reference for protection of ancient timber architecture from possible damage caused by lightning.
Elimination of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Patients with Gastrointestinal Problems After Administration of Four-Drug Regimen: A Brief Report
Authors: Azar Mohammad Hosseini , Jafari Heidarloo Mohammad , Majidi Hamze , Paryab Sahar , Garkaz Omid , Mehryar Hamid Reza
Published: October 2021

Background: There are a variety of treatment regimens containing several antimicrobial compounds to treat Helicobacter pylori infection. Objectives: The aim of this study was to eradicate H. pylori infection in patients with gastrointestinal problems after the administration of a four-drug regimen. Methods: This study was performed among 100 patients with gastrointestinal problems visiting Imam Khomeini Hospital in Urmia, Iran. The data were collected using a checklist that included patient information and analyzed by chi-square and t-test. Results: Out of the 100 patients visiting the clinic, 60 (60%) were male, and the rest were women. Also, 67% of the patients had pain type dyspepsia, and 33% of them postprandial distress type. In pathologic study, 38% of the patients had H. pylori infection, with a significantly higher incidence in patients with pain type dyspepsia. Conclusions: The results showed a relationship between the type of indigestion and the improvement of symptoms after receiving a four-drug regimen, indicating the need for proper planning to diagnose and treat the type of indigestion.
Truth, Inquiry, Doubt
Authors: Pritchard Duncan ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: October 2021

What is the relationship between inquiry and doubt? Understanding this relationship involves confronting a range of questions. These include: what is required to motivate inquiry, what does it take to legitimately settle inquiry, and what is the goal of inquiry (is this just whatever legitimately settles inquiry, or can it be something distinct)? These questions will be approached via the consideration of an influential proposal regarding the relationship between belief, doubt and inquiry offered in recent work by Jane Friedman. In critiquing this proposal we will be able to better understand what motivates a certain knowledge-based conception of the goal of inquiry, and also clarify the role of truth and doubt in inquiry.
Kant et la Communauté
Authors: Braz Adelino ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: October 2021

Contra uma interpretação que reduz a filosofia normativa de Kant a um simples monologismo, a nossa leitura pretende mostrar que o projeto de Kant tem por finalidade a instituição de uma comunidade, ou seja de uma coexistência de liberdades interiores. De facto, desde a obra de 1781, as determinações dos fenómenos são unicamente possíveis através do conceito de acção recíproca. A partir deste ponto, Kant retoma o conceito de comunidade (Gemeinschaft) para constituir um mundo moral, ou seja uma interpersonalidade tanto no âmbito estético, através da comunicabilidade dos sentimentos, de um sentido comum (Gemeinsinn), como no âmbito da ética, onde cada ser é ao mesmo tempo membro e legisador dessa comunidade (gemeines Wesen).
Sombras e Luzes no Entusiasmo em Kant
Authors: Soromenho-Marques Viriato ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: October 2021

This paper tackles the complex nature of the concept of enthusiasm in three distinct moments of Kant’s thought. It pervades along the different evolutionary periods of the critical philosophy, both as a symptom of the most ugly features of human condition and as a sign of the way human beings are invited and commanded to take part in the process of fulfîlling the tasks and promises of a moral rational world order.
JURISDIÇÃO E ASPECTOS AMBIENTAIS NA ARBITRAGEM NO MAR DA CHINA MERIDIONAL (FILIPINAS vs. CHINA)
Authors: Silva Alexandre Pereira da
Published: October 2021

O artigo examina os aspectos jurisdicionais e ambientais da arbitragem no Mar da China Meridional (Filipinas vs. China) a partir do estudo do laudo arbitral sobre jurisdição e admissibilidade de 29 de outubro de 2015 e do laudo arbitral (mérito) de 12 de julho de 2016. Dois são os objetivos principais desse estudo. Em primeiro lugar, demonstrar que a corte arbitral constituída sob o anexo VII da Convenção das Nações Unidas sobre o Direito do Mar não tinha jurisdição sobre o caso. Em segundo lugar, examinar a parte do laudo arbitral (mérito) referente a obrigação de proteger e preservar o meio ambiente marinho. Defende-se que a recusa da China em participar de qualquer ato ligado à arbitragem resultou em uma avaliação rigorosa por parte da corte, especialmente no tocante as questões ambientais. O artigo emprega o método hipotético-dedutivo, tendo como suporte fundamental a análise dos mencionados laudos arbitrais e estudos doutrinários.
INVESTIGAÇÃO CRIMINAL 4.0: ENTRE SOLUÇÕES E PROBLEMAS
Authors: Rosa Alexandre Morais da , Cani Luiz Eduardo
Published: October 2021

A investigação criminal tradicional, pouco permeada pela tecnologia, está em crise por diversos fatores, desde a baixa densidade constitucional dos meios até a inviabilidade da execução analógica de algumas tarefas. Daí é que a introdução das novas tecnologias pode solucionar parcialmente alguns problemas da investigação tradicional, mas faz aparecer outras questões. O objetivo geral neste artigo é compreender algumas soluções tecnológicas, bem como alguns dos respectivos problemas. O problema de pesquisa é: quais principais soluções tecnológicas foram introduzidas na investigação criminal e que novos problemas decorrem dessa transformação? O método de abordagem, tanto na fase de pesquisa, quanto na fase de redação do artigo, é o indutivo, partindo-se da análise das especificidades do tema para inferir uma formulação geral acerca do tema. O método de procedimento é o monográfico. A técnica de pesquisa é a bibliográfica.
PERCEPTIONS OF THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM ON LABOR IN THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION AND REFLECTIONS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF DECENT WORK
Authors: Beltramelli Neto Silvio , Costa Leandro Faria
Published: October 2021

Este artigo pretende reconstituir os elementos que estruturam o conteúdo da expressão “Quarta Revolução Industrial”, tal como adotada pelo Fórum Econômico Mundial (FEM), e cotejar tal conteúdo com os propósitos da promoção do Trabalho Decente, nos termos difundidos pela Organização Internacional do Trabalho. Trata-se de investigação de cunho exploratório e analítico, para qual empregaram-se a metodologia dedutiva de abordagem e a metodologia bibliográfica de procedimento, com ênfase no exame de documentos oficias (estudos e relatórios) do FEM, editados entre 2014 e 2019 e cujo teor aborde mais diretamente os impactos da Quarta Revolução Industrial no mundo do trabalho, sobretudo nas dimensões estratégicas de promoção do Trabalho Decente preceituadas pela OIT. Ao final, conclui-se do quanto consta dos documentos examinados que, a despeito das aproximações aparentemente cogitáveis entre os objetivos estratégicos da promoção do Trabalho Decente e o tratamento dos impactos da Quarta Revolução Industrial no mundo do trabalho, tal se estabelece como artifício retórico, destituído de aptidão para atacar o âmago da intensificação da exploração da força de trabalho e da desigualdade social, agudizadas pelo avanço tecnológico sobre as formas de labor.
ADMINISTRATIVE-CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY IN POLAND AS AN ALTERNATIVE INVESTIGATION AND SANCTIONING SYSTEM
Authors: Blachnio-Parzych Anna
Published: October 2021

O sistema punitivo na Polônia é complicado. Inclui a responsabilidade por crimes, contravenções, crimes fiscais e contravenções fiscais. Além disso, existem infrações administrativas que podem acarretar sanções muito severas. Seu número tem aumentado desde a década de 1990 e agora desempenham um papel importante como um sistema alternativo de investigação e sanção. Elas pertencem formalmente ao direito administrativo, mas sua análise do ponto de vista dos critérios de ‘acusação criminal’ desenvolvidos na jurisprudência do TEDH permite tratá-las como parte do direito penal sensu largissimo. Portanto, essa forma responsabilidade também é chamada de responsabilidade administrativo-criminal. Levanta-se, então, a questão da conformidade das normas relativas à responsabilidade administrativo-criminal, pertencentes ao direito administrativo, com as principais garantias do direito penal. O objetivo do artigo é apresentar o caráter geral da responsabilidade administrativo-criminal e avaliar as regras introduzidas em 2017 na perspectiva de algumas salvaguardas voltadas especificamente à responsabilidade criminal.
¿DEBEMOS, PESE A TODO, CRECER? DESAFÍOS AL DECRECIMIENTO COMO HORIZONTE DE EXPECTATIVAS
Authors: Iosa Juan
Published: October 2021

Apresento aqui, apelando para uma discussão local na Argentina, mas fácil de extrapolar para o contexto global, o que chamarei de dilema trágico do crescimento: Se aumentarmos a produção, as exportações e o consumo, é possível, em princípio, reduzir a pobreza e a desigualdade. Mas ao custo de aumentar a perturbação ambiental. Se tomarmos o caminho oposto e favorecermos o decrescimento, poderemos ajudar a prevenir o aquecimento global e a destruição do ecossistema global (Gaia). Mas isso aumentará a pobreza e a desigualdade. Ou crescemos ou diminuímos. Consequentemente, aumentamos a pobreza e a desigualdade ou o aquecimento global e a perturbação ecológica global. Apesar de tudo, parece-me que existem boas razões para advogar o decrescimento. Em todo caso, no final do texto, procuro mostrar que as razões atualmente utilizadas contra o decrescimento não valem como tais.
Healthy population as a strategic resource in the economy of Kosovo and Metohija
Authors: Jovanović Gordana , Pavlović Nikola
Published: October 2021

One of the central issues of the modern age is related to the prevention of excessive use of narcotics, but also the Internet and electronic devices in the everyday life of young people. This leads them to loneliness, distance from society, family, people, nature… In order to prevent these problems of the modern age, it is necessary to continuously look for solutions. Some of them are related to youth engagement programs through sports activities outside the regular curriculum. The aim of this paper is to alert the public, especially the intellectual ones, to the necessity of including this type of extracurricular activities in the development of young people's personalities. The results of the research provide an overview of sports activities that should first be introduced into the plan of extracurricular activities, and which will introduce young people to a healthy growing up, and contribute to their physical and intellectual progress. The paper seeks to point once again to the population as a significant driving force in the development of economies, sports as a significant export branch, a powerful weapon against addiction, and a means of combating crime.
Spatio-temporal changes in the heatwaves and coldwaves in Spain (1950-2018): Influence of the East Atlantic pattern
Authors: Espín-Sánchez David , Conesa-García Carmelo
Published: October 2021

The Iberian Peninsula has a complex orography, which determines an important altitudinal gradient and alternation of valleys and mountains, and periodic cold/warm advections air. In the present investigation the evolution of the characteristics of heatwaves (HWs) and coldwaves (CWs) (number of events, frequency, duration, magnitude, and amplitude) was analyzed. A total of 28 homogeneous-period weather stations (1950-2018), grouped into six regions (cluster). After submitting the meteorological series to a process of homogenization and data quality control, various ET-SCI indices were estimated in order to obtain evolution trends in each climatic region. In all cases, there was an increase, often significant, in the recurrence of HW events (0.3 / 10 yrs) as well as a decrease in CW events (-0.2 / 10 yrs). In addition, the evolution of the above indices and anomalies was correlated with the evolution of the global index of the East Atlantic (EAi).
A new scoring system for Covid-19 in patients on hemodialysis: Modified Early Warning score
Authors: Stolić Radojica , Bukumirić Dragica , Jovanović Milena , Nikolić Tomislav , Labudović Tatjana , Mitrović Vekoslav , Bulatović Kristina , Sovtić Saša , Miljković Dušica , Balović Aleksandra , Krivcević Roksanda , Jovanović Sanja
Published: October 2021

Introduction. At the very beginning of the Corona virus epidemic there was not enough data on whether hemodialysis patients have a higher risk for Corona virus infection and which factors may affect the severity of clinical picture. Objective. The aim of the study was to determine the significance of the Modified Early Warning Assessment (MEWS) score for the assessment of coronavirus disease exacerbation. Methods. The research was conducted in COVID dialysis, as a retrospective, descriptive-analytical study, at the University Clinical Center Kragujevac, Serbia, which was organized ad-hoc for treatment of SARS-Cov-2 infection positive patients, which are transfered from Center for Hemodialysis "Ćuprija". They were evaluated routine laboratory findings, demographic and gender structure, arterial blood pressure, presence of comorbidities and residual diuresis, duration of dialysis, radiological evaluation of lungs, determination of MEWS score were the parameters that were monitored. The results were monitored on admission and and in the end of treatment. Results. A statistically significant difference was registered in serum lactate dehydrogenase concentration (486 ± 107.62 vs. 423.7 ± 92.4 U/L); p = 0.022 and absolute monocyte count (0.46 ± 0.15 vs. 0.67 ± 0.34 x 103; p = 0.008). The significant increase in MEWS score was also found (b = 0.017; p = 0.030). There was a positive correlation between increase of MEWS score and age (b = 0.027; p = 0.002) and arterial hypertension as a concomitant comorbidity (b = 0.700; p = 0.033). Conclusion. In the observed period, there was a significant increase in the degree of MEWS score of dialysis patients who had SARS-Cov-2 infection.
Examination of early adaptation of newborns small for gestational age
Authors: Noveski Zlatko , Mihajlović Dejan , Nikolić Tatjana , Petrović Zoran
Published: October 2021

Introduction: Children with low body weight for gestational age are five times more likely to die in the neonatal period and 4.7 times more likely to die in the first years of life compared to children born at term. The aim To analyze early adaptation to extrauterine life of low body weight for gestational age. Material and methods: Retrospective study with the observation period January-September 2018. The data were obtained by reviewing the medical histories of newborns. As parameters of early adaptation, we observed the Apgar score in the 1st and 5th minute as well as the presence of polycythemia at birth. Results: Out of a total of 405 newborns, 52 had low body weight for gestational age. Apgar score in the 1st and 5th minute was statistically significantly lower in children small for gestational age compared to children with normal body weight for gestational age (p <0.05). Polycythemia is a mechanism of adaptation statistically significantly more often present in children of small body weight for gestational age (p <0.05). Conclusion: Children of low body weight for gestational age have a lower Apgar score in the first and fifth minutes as well as more frequent polycythemia compared to children with normal body weight and we can take them as good indicators of adaptation to early extrauterine life.
The ectopic spleen-incidental finding on pelvic magnetic resonance imaging
Authors: Bunyamin Güney , Doğan Emrah , Özdemir Murat , Mihriban Kılınç
Published: October 2021

The ectopic spleen (ES) is a rare variation occurred depend on the absence or laxity of the suspensory ligaments. The ES is a rarely diagnosed clinical condition. Less than 500 symptomatic patients have been reported. Less than 0.25% of splenectomies are performed on the ES. Patients are usually asymptomatic. It's diagnosed incidentally in general. The incidence is not clear. ES incidence is reported less than 0.5%. However, this rate covers all of the relocations. The spleen can be found anywhere in the abdomen or pelvis, depends on the length of the vascular pedicle. The pelvic ES is a rarely encountered situation. Knowing this anomaly is essential for early diagnosis and prevention serious problems such as torsion, infarction and acute abdomen. A 21 years old female patient with ES was presented on pelvic magnetic resonance imaging.
Determining the KPIs of the German engineering industry based on the evaluation of contemporary business models
Authors: Kostin Konstantin , Steinbiß Kristina , Petrinovic Oliver
Published: October 2021

This study determines the correlation between industry-specific success patterns of the German engineering industry and the business models applied within. In order to identify this correlation, the following objectives are addressed within the framework of this paper: (1) identification and description of business models used by the German engineering industry; (2) analysis of industry-specific success patterns of the German engineering industry by the usage of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); and (3) determination of correlation between the KPIs and the effectiveness of the business models of the German engineering industry These objectives are mainly achieved by literature research and expert surveys. The findings highlight the KPIs (overall 41) that are relevant for the respective business models. This enables a better understanding of the interrelationships of the business model, in order to derive relevant conclusions. The paper contributes to the literature as it advances this field of research in Germany, and it is one of the first studies to examine the relationship between business models and industry-specific success patterns with relevant KPIs.