bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Sistem Rekrutmen dan Pemberian Kompensasi terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Sukarela (TKS) Rumah Sakit Abdul Moloek Provinsi Lampung
Authors: Andayati Tri Nutri , Meidasari Evi
Published: June 2019

The phenomenon that occurs in recruiting and providing compensation for the performance of employees in hospitals in recruiting employees and providing compensation for performance, employees of the Abdul Moloek Hospital are still not running openly so there are still many employees who have not felt satisfied, and compensation for non-medical employees is still often late (not on time) From the description of the background of the above problems the author will do Based on the formulation, the research objectives to be achieved are as follows: To find out the effect of Recruitment on employee performance of Voluntary Workers in Abdul Molok Hospital? To find out the effect of compensation on the performance of employees of Voluntary Workers in RS.Abdul Moloek Lampung Province? To determine the effect of recruitment and compensation on the performance of employees of the Voluntary Workers Hospital. Abdul Moloek Lampung Province From the results of this study it can be drawn a conclusion that: Recruitment variables have a persistent effect on employee performance by proving T count> T table (2,319> 1,666) with significant 0,002 <0,05) Compensation variables have a persistent effect on employee performance with proof of T count> T table (8,754> 1,666) with significant 0,000 <0,055) Recruitment and Compensation variables influence Simultaneously on employee performance by proving F count> F table (80,441> 3.12) with significant 0,000 <0,05) Recruitment, and compensation affects the performance of Abdul Moloek Hospital employees by 69.07%, and the remaining 30.3% is influenced by other variables
Pemetaan Potensi Ekonomi Sektoral dan Estimasi Pertumbuhan Ekonomi Kabupaten Pamekasan
Authors: Wahed Mohammad
Published: June 2019

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui klasifikasi pertumbuhan sektor perekonomian wilayah Kabupaten Pamekasan; dan mengetahui sektor-sektor basis dan sektor unggulan di Kabupaten Pamekasan. Pendekatan kuantitatif pada penelitian ini dilakukan dengan analisis, Location Quotient dan Shift Share, dan Tipology Klassen. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan sektor yang masuk dalam kategori unggulan dengan kriteria tergolong sektor maju dan tumbuh dengan pesat, sektor basis dan kompetitif, serta kontribusinya yang besar terhadap pembentukan PDRB Kabupaten Pamekasan, yaitu sektor perdagangan besar dan eceran, reparasi mobil, dan speda motor. Sedangkan sub sektor perdagangan besar dan eceran, reparasi mobil, dan sepeda motor yang potensial untuk dikembangkan sebagai sub sektor unggulan, yaitu sub perdagangan besar dan eceran.
Working conditions of nurses in the Family Health Strategy
Authors: Celestino Lázaro Clarindo , Leal Laura Andrian , Rossi Rocha Fernanda Ludmilla , Henriques Silvia Helena
Published: June 2019

Background: To describe the working conditions of the nurses of the Family Health Strategy, characterizing the forms and modalities of work contract, types of bond, working hours, benefits, career plan and salaries.

Method and Findings: Exploratory qualitative approach study. Participants were 18 nurses from the teams of the Family Health Strategy of a municipality in the countryside of Mina Gerais, Brazil. The data collection took place in July 2018 through interviews, using a script with closed questions. The Ethics Committee of the proposing Institution according to Official Letter 090/2018, CAAE 83419418.2.0000.5393, approved the study. Two forms of work contracts have been identified represented by the city hall and outsourced companies, the latter being the mode that offers the most benefits to workers. In addition, there was a lack of commensurate links, in addition to units with physical infrastructure that were compromised, lack of basic materials and supllies essential for the provision of care, absence of essential benefits for this category, insalubrity, commission for productivity, long journeys and overload of work, neglect and devaluation of the worker.

Conclusions: This study should promote the managers' reflection on the working conditions offered to nurses in basic care, rethinking management models that help them cope with problems related to their work context, stimulating a healthy environment, mitigating possible occupational risks that could compromise physical or mental health of the worker.
La mortalité en Allemagne et les séquelles des travailleurs requis : l’exemple ornais
Authors: Beuchet Sébastien
Published: June 2019

Sébastien B euchet , La mortalité en Allemagne et les séquelles des travailleurs requis : l’exemple ornais Dès 1945, la mortalité des requis outre-Rhin et les séquelles des travailleurs rapatriés alimentent la mémoire victimaire du travail obligatoire en Allemagne et constituent les fondements de l’argumentaire militant de la Fédération Nationale des Déportés du Travail dans son combat pour la reconnaissance du titre de « Déporté du Travail ». Reposant sur l’analyse d’un groupe de STO ornais, une approche micro-historique de ces problématiques replacées dans une perspective nationale, permettra de s’interroger sur les caractéristiques de cette mortalité en Allemagne et sur les conséquences du travail forcé, à plus ou moins long terme, sur les corps et les esprits des anciens requis.
Le temps des fessées
Authors: Trachman Mathieu , Bérard Jean
Published: June 2019

La constitution d’un club de fessée entre hommes à la fin des années 1980 en France permet d’analyser la définition d’un fantasme minoritaire et les ressorts d’un processus d’érotisation. Le club définit en premier lieu un fétichisme de la fessée qui constitue celle-ci en pratique érotique autonome, qui intègre la douleur et l’humiliation à une pratique sexuelle, et qui rend indiscernable la distinction entre la contrainte et le consentement. À travers la mobilisation de scénarios, le fantasme ouvre des possibilités d’identifications et instaure un rapport au temps où la fessée est anticipée, à la fois crainte et désirée. Les récits pornographiques publiés dans le magazine de l’association permettent également de préciser les conditions historiques de ce fantasme. L’association naît au moment où se stabilisent de nouvelles problématisations des violences et de l’enfance, caractérisées par la condamnation des châtiments corporels, la dénonciation des institutions disciplinaires et de la pédophilie. Le fantasme de la fessée, qui repose sur une temporalisation spécifique, un retour à une enfance vue à travers des désirs d’adultes, est un après-coup historiquement situé qui rejoue, sur un mode mineur, des expériences masculines en cours d’illégitimation ou de disparition.
Les juifs de Pitigliano à l’épreuve des réformes éclairées : pour une histoire des conflits intracommunautaires (1744-1796)
Authors: Mano Davide
Published: June 2019

Cette étude aborde les conflits intracommunautaires juifs en Italie au xviii e  siècle en les reliant à la fois aux dynamiques propres des communautés juives en tant qu’institutions locales, et aux dispositifs politiques et juridiques qui organisaient la relation des juifs aux autorités étatiques. L’article interroge, dans un premier temps, la nature politique des conflits internes aux communautés juives dans le but d’éclairer la multiplicité des situations et la complexité des articulations condensées dans le fait juif. Dans un deuxième temps, il étudie les conflits internes à la communauté juive de Pitigliano, dans le grand-duché de Toscane, au cœur du moment réformiste toscan de 1744 à 1796. La multiplicité et la récurrence des conflits intracommunautaires juifs à Pitigliano reflètent des tendances sociales ayant trait à la crise des normativités traditionnelles et aux processus d’assimilation précoces. La saisie des autorités étatiques, qui suit l’impossibilité d’obtenir l’accord des chefs de la communauté, se révèle un instrument pour essayer de faire basculer, de manière transitoire, les rapports de force internes en vue d’un possible changement des hiérarchies communautaires.
Faire participer les personnes concernées à la formation professionnelle des travailleurs sociaux ? La question s’impose. Pas la réponse !
Authors: Chartrin Thierry , Dooley Joe
Published: June 2019

Dans cet article, deux points de vue, français et américain, sur la position de la personne concernée dans la vie des personnes en formation en travail social sont abordés. Tant en France qu’aux États-Unis, l’importance de la personne concernée (ou du « client » aux États-Unis) dans la formation des travailleurs sociaux est largement ignorée, alors que les plans d’action français et les normes de formation américaines prévoient que la personne ou le client concerné(e) joue un rôle primordial dans la relation en travail social. Cet article traite à la fois des aspects philosophiques français de cette question et de la manière dont le rôle du client dans la formation des étudiants américains en travail social est expérimenté dans la pratique. Malgré les différences et les orientations culturelles, la personne ou le client concerné doit être considéré comme un expert égal dans la relation de travail social, servir de guide au processus d’aide, et faire partie intégrante de la formation des étudiants en travail social.
L’apport du savoir expérientiel des personnes usagères des services sociaux au sein de la formation en travail social
Authors: Morin Paul , Lambert Annie
Published: June 2019

Ce texte a pour objectif de démontrer la pertinence du savoir expérientiel des usagers dans le cadre de la formation académique des futurs travailleurs sociaux en regard de la mise en œuvre de l’alliance avec la personne accompagnée. L’intégration des usagers dans la formation permet de réduire la distance sociale tout en réfléchissant aux inégalités structurelles. Ce texte s’appuie sur le modèle suédois du «  gap mending  » en travail social de l’université de Lund. Les auteurs présentent plus particulièrement les aspects clés de la dimension relationnelle ciblés par des usagers lors d’une recherche norvégienne inspirée par l’approche anti-oppressive, tout en la reliant à la recension des écrits sur l’apport du savoir expérientiel dans le cadre de travaux menés à l’école de travail social de l’université de Sherbrooke et visant la participation des usagers dans la formation.
Promouvoir la participation en co-formation avec les personnes concernées. Un souffle nouveau dans la formation des travailleurs sociaux…
Authors: Mari Laurence
Published: June 2019

La participation des personnes reçues est le fil conducteur du Plan d’action en faveur du travail social et du développement social. Cette acculturation imposée aux travailleurs sociaux paraît être, dès le début, une nouvelle orientation à saisir en formation initiale en travail social. Après avoir défini les contours de la participation, l’auteur présente le déroulement de la séquence pédagogique qu’elle anime en lien avec ce concept, puis conclut par les apports épistémologiques de cette démarche. La séquence pédagogique s’articule autour de td animés en co-formation entre des « experts du vécu » et une formatrice ; il s’agit d’intervenir dès le premier semestre de formation auprès d’étudiants assistants de service social. Après un travail sur les représentations, la participation est réfléchie à partir d’un cas pratique. L’apport de ces personnes à la formation des travailleurs sociaux est indéniable. En premier lieu, ces actions procurent beaucoup de plaisir : en tant que formatrice, elles offrent la possibilité d’innover dans ses pratiques, d’être plus créative. C’est l’occasion pour les étudiants de changer leur regard sur les personnes, de se déplacer d’une posture d’aide à celle d’une rencontre des autres pour partager un moment de plaisir, dans des positions d’égalité. En second lieu, ces personnes nous font sortir de nos modes de pensée, de l’aspect dogmatique de notre enseignement. Un détour épistémologique conduit à envisager la place de la personne accompagnée dans trois types d’évaluation des pratiques qui peuvent se combiner : prospective (évaluation ex ante ), accompagner l’action (évaluation in itinere ) ou la suivre (évaluation ex post ). Ces modalités d’action pourraient être réfléchies tant dans l’intervention sociale individuelle que collective.
Ultrasonography Provides a Diagnosis Similar to That of Nerve Conduction Studies for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Authors: Drakopoulos Dionysios , Mitsiokapa Evanthia , Karamanis Erineos , Kontogeorgakos Vasilios , Mavrogenis Andreas F.
Published: June 2019

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral entrapment neuropathy. Its diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms and neurophysiological evaluation. Recently, ultrasonography has been introduced as a promising noninvasive diagnostic alternative. In this study, the authors compared ultrasonography with neurophysiological findings for the diagnosis of CTS in 96 patients/hands with clinical symptoms of CTS. The latency, amplitude, distance, and velocity of the median and ulnar nerves were measured. Needle electromyography was performed in the abductor pollicis brevis, in addition to muscles of the arm and forearm, to exclude proximal median nerve, brachial plexus, or radicular abnormalities. Ultrasonography was based on the morphologic/anatomic changes of the median nerve cross-sectional area in the sagittal plane of the wrist at the level of the pisiform bone, the changes of its regional echogenicity, and the identification of coexisting pathologies, such as tenosynovitis, space-occupying lesions, supplementary muscles, and vessels, that may provoke indirectly an increase of the pressure in the carpal tunnel. Eighty-seven (90%) of the 96 patients/hands with clinical symptoms of CTS showed positive findings in both ultrasonography and nerve conduction studies. Six (6%) patients showed positive findings only in nerve conduction studies, and 3 (3%) patients showed positive findings only in ultrasonography; the difference was not statistically significant. The sensitivity and the specificity of nerve conduction studies compared with ultrasonography was 97% and 89% compared with 94% and 55%, respectively. A positive correlation and proportional increase of the ultrasonography measurements compared with the increase of the nerve conduction studies severity was observed. [
Orthopedics
. 2019; 42(5):e460–e464.]
Preoperative Morphology of the Proximal Femoral Canal Did Not Affect the Postoperative Bone Mineral Density Change Around the Zweymüller-Type Stem
Authors: Nakamura Suguru , Minoda Yukihide , Ohta Yoichi , Sugama Ryo , Yamamura Kazumasa , Ueyama Hideki , Nakamura Hiroaki
Published: June 2019

The bone mineral density (BMD) around a femoral component changes after total hip arthroplasty (THA). The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of the morphology of the preoperative proximal femoral canal on the postoperative BMD change of the femur around a Zweymüller-type stem. The authors performed a retrospective review of their institutional arthroplasty database. Patients were classified into following 3 groups according to canal flare index (CFI): CFI<3.0, stovepipe group; 3.0<CFI<4.7, normal group; and CFI>4.7, champagne-flute group. This study included 120 hips of 112 patients (26 hips with stovepipe femurs, 72 hips with normal femurs, and 22 hips with champagne-flute femurs) in patients who had undergone THA using the Zweymüller-type stem. The BMD of the proximal femur (Gruen's zones 1–7) was measured at 3 weeks and 6, 12, and 24 months postoperatively. At each follow-up period, the differences in the relative change in the BMD were not statistically significant in any regions of interest among the 3 groups. This study showed the lack of significant differences in the relative change in the BMD among the different morphologies of the proximal femoral canal. The preoperative morphology of the femoral canal did not affect the postoperative BMD change around the Zweymüller-type stem at 2 years postoperatively. [
Orthopedics
. 2019; 42(5):e449–e453.]
Survivorship of the Modular Femoral Revision Stem
Authors: Shah Ritesh R. , Cipparrone Nancy E. , Parilla Frank W. , Robinson Matthew G. , Gordon Alexander C. , Goldstein Wayne M.
Published: June 2019

The geriatric population represents a rapidly growing segment of society with prolonged life expectancies and more active lifestyles. Many of these patients have already undergone primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) and are presenting with aseptic loosening, polyethylene wear, osteolysis, or periprosthetic fractures. Therefore, the demand for hip revision procedures is expected to grow. Currently, there are many modular implant options available for use in complicated revision THA. Early results of modular femoral revision systems are promising for the treatment of the deficient femur in complex revision THA. The objective of this study was to evaluate component survivorship of a modular femoral revision system in revision THA. A retrospective review was conducted using electronic health records of patients who underwent revision THA performed by 1 of 3 surgeon investigators from 2010 through 2014. The authors included all patients who underwent a revision THA using a specific modular femoral revision system. The authors evaluated component survivorship and time to re-revision THA. Fifty-one revision THAs were included. Seven patients required a second revision THA (13.7%; 95% confidence interval, 4%–23%). Mean time to re-revision THA was 4.88±3.9 months. Kaplan–Meier survivorship using re-revision for any reason was 86.3% at 60 months. This study showed excellent component survivorship of the specific modular femoral revision system in revision THA. [
Orthopedics
. 2019; 42(5):294–298.]
Effect of Corneal Cross-linking on Epithelial Hyperplasia and Myopia Regression After Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy
Authors: Kang David Sung Yong , Kim Sun Woong
Published: June 2019

PURPOSE:

To investigate the effect of accelerated corneal cross-linking (CXL) on epithelial thickness change and refractive outcome after myopic transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (TPRK).

METHODS:

This study compared epithelial thickness changes in 49 patients undergoing TPRK-CXL with 49 patients undergoing TPRK who were matched for age and refractive error. Corneal epithelial thickness, obtained using spectral-domain optical coherence tomography preoperatively and 12 months postoperatively, was compared between the groups. Regression analysis was performed to investigate the association between changes in epithelial thickness and keratometric power. Factors affecting myopic regression (> 0.50 diopters] were evaluated using logistic regression analysis.

RESULTS:

For TPRK, the mean epithelial thickness of the center (2-mm diameter), paracenter (2- to 5-mm diameter), and pericenter (5- to 6-mm diameter) increased by 6.5 ± 3.1, 7.0 ± 2.9, and 4.9 ± 2.9 µm, respectively; increases of 4.8 ± 3.0, 5.9 ± 2.8, and 4.8 ± 2.7 µm were observed following TPRK-CXL, indicating a significant difference in the center (
P
= .013). Epithelial thickness increased linearly to the magnitude of myopic correction and was negatively correlated with the optical zone diameter of ablation. Change in epithelial thickness showed a linear correlation with the change in keratometric power between 1 and 12 months postoperatively, indicating regression in eyes following TPRK. Corneal epithelial thickening was significantly associated with myopic regression and simultaneous CXL tended to reduce the risk of regression.

CONCLUSIONS:

TPRK-CXL induces less epithelial hyperplasia than does TPRK, presumably owing to the effect of CXL, and the magnitude of epithelial thickening seemed to be associated with myopic regression.

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J Refract Surg.
2019;35(6):354–361.]
Integrative Approaches to Stress, Anxiety, and Resilience
Authors: Brown Melanie L.
Published: June 2019

Anxiety is one of the most common psychiatric conditions affecting adolescents and youth in the United States, with over 30% of adolescents having an anxiety disorder of any type. The conventional approach to anxiety management can include medications that in some patient populations can increase the risk of suicidality. Untreated anxiety and sequela of anxiety can have a significant impact on the life of a child and can impact them into adulthood. Integrative treatments in the setting of anxiety and stress management can be used along with conventional approaches to evoke the relaxation response. Integrative approaches can also teach children and youth tools that may serve to help them learn to better manage the symptoms of anxiety and build resilience throughout their lifetime.

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Pediatr Ann.
2019;48(6):e226–e230.]
Empowering Talented Students: An Italian Experience of an Enriched Curriculum in Engineering
Authors: Ballatore Maria Giulia , Montanaro Laura , Tabacco Anita
Published: June 2019

This paper summarizes the design, the activities performed and the main results achieved by an innovative teaching program, set-up for the talented freshmen in Engineering Bachelor's courses at an Italian technical University, the Politecnico di Torino, Italy, starting from 2013.
The project structure is here detailed, year-by-year, with a focus on both the reinforcement of an Engineering standard curriculum, and to the hybrid activities, also in non-technical areas, such as soft-skills, critical thinking, humanities, and creativity. The strategies and methods for the students' selection have been discussed, and the University human resource efforts and the costs involved are justified. The results achieved during a three-year experience, based on structured survey to collect students' feedback, are then critically analysed with the purpose to suggest implementation and further development.
Searching Objects in a Video Footage
Authors: Sanyanga Tapiwanashe Miranda , Chinzvende Munyaradzi Sydney , Kavu Tatenda Duncan , Batani John
Published: June 2019

Due to the increase in video content being generated from surveillance cameras and filming, videos analysis becomes imperative. Sometimes it becomes tedious to watch a video captured by a surveillance camera for hours, just to find out the desired footage. Current state of-the-art video analysis methods do not address the problem of searching and localizing a particular object in a video using the name of the object as a query and to return only a segment of the video clip showing the instances of that object. In this research the authors make use of combined implementations from existing work and also applied the dropping frames algorithm to produce a shorter, trimmed video clip showing the target object specified by the search tag. The resulting video is short and specific to the object of interest.
MidSemI
Authors: Sellami Samir , Dkaki Taoufiq , Zarour Nacer Eddine , Charrel Pierre-Jean
Published: June 2019

The web diversification into the Web of Data and social media means that companies need to gather all the necessary data to help make the best-informed market decisions. However, data providers on the web publish data in various data models and may equip it with different search capabilities, thus requiring data integration techniques to access them. This work explores the current challenges in this area, discusses the limitations of some existing integration tools, and addresses them by proposing a semantic mediator-based approach to virtually integrate enterprise data with large-scale social and linked data. The implementation of the proposed approach is a configurable middleware application and a user-friendly keyword search interface that retrieves its input from internal enterprise data combined with various SPARQL endpoints and Web APIs. An evaluation study was conducted to compare its features with recent integration approaches. The results illustrate the added value and usability of the contributed approach.
Attentive User Interfaces to Improve Multitasking and Take-Over Performance in Automated Driving
Authors: Wintersberger Philipp , Schartmüller Clemens , Riener Andreas
Published: June 2019

Automated vehicles promise engagement in side activities, but demand drivers to resume vehicle control in Take-Over situations. This pattern of alternating tasks thus becomes an issue of sequential multitasking, and it is evident that random interruptions result in a performance drop and are further a source of stress/anxiety. To counteract such drawbacks, this article presents an attention-aware architecture for the integration of consumer devices in level-3/4 vehicles and traffic systems. The proposed solution can increase the lead time for transitions, which is useful to determine suitable timings (e.g., between tasks/subtasks) for interruptions in vehicles. Further, it allows responding to Take-Over-Requests directly on handheld devices in emergencies. Different aspects of the Attentive User Interface (AUI) concept were evaluated in two driving simulator studies. Results, mainly based on Take-Over performance and physiological measurements, confirm the positive effect of AUIs on safety and comfort. Consequently, AUIs should be implemented in future automated vehicles.
Analysis on the Impact Behaviors of E and S-glass Composite Elbow Pipe Joints Exposed to Impact Loading Followed by Axial Compression
Authors: Bobba Sujith , Leman Z , Sapuan SM , Zainudin ES
Published: June 2019

This article investigates the effects of impact and compressive behaviors of impacted E-glass/epoxy and S-glass/epoxy composite elbow pipe joints. In a bid to measure the transverse impact and residual compressive strength, the composite elbow pipe joints were subjected to impact test at room temperature, followed by the axial compression test. Moreover, various impact energy levels of 10, 12.5, and 15 J were utilized to test the elbow pipe joints using an instrumented impact testing machine at room temperature. Results indicated that the force–deflection behavior and failure mechanism was more than impact energy with the type of material used. Compressive strength commonly decreases with the increase in the impact energy and the type of material used.
Monitoring of Machining in the Cloud as a Cost Management Service and Follow of Cutting Parameters
Authors: Giraldo-Castrillon Ferney-Alexis , Páramo-Bermúdez Gabriel-Jaime , Muñoz-Betancur Juan-Manuel
Published: June 2019

The present work developed an environment in the cloud with IoT tools for the intelligent monitoring of cutting processes in a three-axis CNC machine. To achieve it, a group of sensors incorporated into the machine are connected to a data acquisition card in charge of sending the measurements delivered by the sensors to the IoT environment in the cloud. The data received was processed in real-time, and at the end of the machining, an automatic report was generated that includes: the cost of the operation, total process time, average energy consumption in watts, and positions of the X, Y, Z axes in function of time. The findings of this study bypass production managers from developing a processes sheet, reducing fabrication time, and increasing productivity. The architecture of the system was put to the test raising two case studies, which demonstrate the relevance and the significant impact of the platform in the new era of digital manufacturing.
Institutional Capital on Trade-Marketing and Environmentally Sustainable Development Policy Making
Authors: Vargas-Hernández José G
Published: June 2019

The aim of this study is to critically analyze the implications in terms of the relationship between cooperation, conflict, and institutional capital, as well as their interactions with trade marketing and environmentally sustainable development policy making under the framework of NAFTA. The methodology is based on a literature review aimed to create a relationship between the analytical variables in order to obtain a research construct. This research model is used to critically analyze the implications in terms of cooperation and conflict relationships as institutional capital and their interactions with trade-marketing and environmentally sustainable development policy making. It is concluded that, although the existence of NAFTA is severely questioned, its institutional capital has positive effects on the implications of trade-marketing; however, environmentally sustainable development proves to be conflictive and highly contentious, although some positive effects are developing.
Pharmaceutical Product Complaint Handling
Authors: Kumar Nirmal , Jha Ajeya
Published: June 2019

The customer complaint is considered an expression of dissatisfaction against the quality of the product or information associated with them. An effective mechanism for product complaint handling is one of the essential business requirements of the pharmaceutical industry. The customer complaints have the potential to jeopardize the firm's reputation and trigger regulatory action. This study shows that the prevailing complaint handling practices in the pharmaceutical sector follow a random and independent approach without synchronizing the strategy with the gross interest of stakeholders. The study explores the dearth of study for overall mitigation of adverse impacts on business due to patient's risk, impending legal and regulatory actions. The existing system to handle pharmaceutical complaints is handled with a technical perspective, without effective involvement of the distribution personnel. This study has produced a unique pathway to redress pharmaceutical product complaints effectively.
Quantum-Mechanical Simulation of the Defects Influence on the Shear Rupture in γ-TiAl
Authors: Gnidenko Anton
Published: June 2019

The effect of point defects on the shear rupture resistance in titanium aluminide is investigated by the density functional theory and pseudopotential methods. Vacancies, as well as substitution atoms – tungsten and chromium were considered as points defects. The shear was simulated in the(111) slip plane for two directions, namely [110] and [11-2]. It is shown that for a {111}<110> sliding system, vacancies significantly reduce the shear resistance. However, when alloying element occupies a titanium vacancy, it can partially compensate for this negative effect.
Magnetocaloric and Structural Studies of Substituted Tb0.2Dy0.8-xGdxCo0.9Al0.1 Laves Phases Alloys
Authors: Politova Galina Aleksandrovna , Kaminskaya Tatiana P. , Mikhailova Aleksandra , Ganin Maksim , Alekseeva Olga , Vanina Polina , Nacke Bernard , Filimonov Alexey V. , Rudskoi Andrey , Burkhanov Gennadiy S.
Published: June 2019

The multicomponent Tb0.2Dy0.8-xGdxCo2 and Tb0.2Dy0.8-xGdxCo0.9Al0.1 alloys (x≤0.5) were studied in a large temperature range (80 – 350 K) and fields up to 1.8 T. Temperature dependencies of lattices parameters, surface topology features, Curie temperature and magnetocaloric effect near it, of these polycrystalline cubic Laves phase alloys have been obtained and analyzed. The effect of Gd and Al substitution within the rare earth and cobalt sublattices on the structural and magnetocaloric properties of Tb0.2Dy0.8Co2 has been discussed.
Thermodynamic Properties of Heisenberg Spin Systems
Authors: Kapitan Vitaliy Yu. , Shevchenko Yuriy A. , Perzhu Alexander V. , Vasiliev Egor V.
Published: June 2019

We present the simulation results of magnetic 2D and 3D structures with direct (for both of them) and Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya (DMI) (for 2D lattice) interactions in the frame of the Heisenberg model. We have adapted the multipath Metropolis algorithm for systems with complex types of exchange interactions and rough energy landscapes. We show the temperature behavior of magnetization, energy, and heat capacity, and reveal its critical temperatures and order parameter.
About Photocatalytic Properties of some Heterostructures Based on Strontium Bismuthate
Authors: Shtarev Dmitry Sergeevich , Shtareva Anna Vladimirovna , Molokeev Maxim Sergeevich , Syuy Alexander Vjacheslavovich , Nashchochin Egor Olegovich
Published: June 2019

In the work, some heterostructures consisting of two different strontium bismuthates from the following series are investigated: Sr2Bi2O5, Sr3Bi2O6 and Sr6Bi2O11. It is shown that the creation of such heterostructures affects both optical and photocatalytic properties. The results obtained are promising for the further development and research of new heterostructures based on two different strontium bismuthates and for studying the characteristics of their photocatalytic activity.
Designing Microwave Filters Using Metamaterials
Authors: Statsenko Lyubov G. , Pugovkina O.A. , Galay A.R. , Kuzin Denis A.
Published: June 2019

The possibility to use the split ring resonator – SRR in a microwave filter design is investigated. SRR is made from non-ferrous metals, is one of the variants of the inclusions in the metamaterial. The periodic SRR structure modifies the permittivity and permeability of the source material, to obtain a negative refractive index. These unique properties are widely used in microwave technology, because they allow to create devices with improved performance and extended functionality. Microstrip line with etched SRR on ground plane is considered. The equivalent circuit model for SRR is shown. The paper presents calculation and comparison of the return and transmission responses for SRR structure with series coupling feed lines and with parallel coupling feed lines. The basic relationships for calculating the S-parameters (the return S11(F) and transmission responses S21(F)) are given. S-parameter calculation is made. When the reflection coefficient S11(F) reaches the maximum value, and the transmission coefficient S11(F)- the minimum, the filter operates at the resonance frequency Fp. Simulation are made using the software of Microwave Office. The results are presented in graphs. The dependence of the resonant frequency of the filter from the value of the permittivity of the substrate is found. The effect of the type of metal (copper, gold, silver), from which made the SRR on the resonance frequency of the filter is defined. It is concluded that the increase in the value of the permittivity of the substrate causes a decrease in the value of the resonant frequency of the filter. While the type of metal material of the SRR, on the resonance filter properties do not have a significant influence. The research results will reduce the time spent on the design and optimization of the design parameters.
Determination of Electro-Optical Coefficients of Lithium Niobate Crystals
Authors: Syuy Alexander Vjacheslavovich , Prokopiv Nikolay N. , Sidorov Nikolay V. , Palatnikov Mikhail N. , Dolgopolov Il'ya S. , Petrova Marina S. , Antonycheva Elena A.
Published: June 2019

The electro-optical coefficients r22, rе of doped lithium niobate crystals were determined by the interference-polarization method, depending on the zinc concentration in the range 0.018-0.88 wt. %. The dependence of the electro-optical coefficient on the zinc concentration is nonlinear. The values r22, rе are determined.
Application of Zinc Sulfide Quantum Dots for Optical Sensing
Authors: Sergeev Alexander A. , Leonov Andrey A. , Galkina Anna N. , Voznesenskiy Sergey S.
Published: June 2019

The luminescent sensory systems based on manganese-doped zinc sulfide quantum dots were developed for aqueous environment monitoring. The structural, optical and sensory characteristics of quantum dots were investigated. The mechanism of ZnS:Mn2+ interaction with methane in the aqueous media, as well as factors that have a primary influence on the formation of the sensory response in the reaction with methane, were determined.
An Analysis Approach to the Sapphire Crystals Growth by Horizontal Directed Crystallization Method
Authors: Klunnikova Yulia , Malyukov Sergey , Sayenko Alexandr , Filimonov Alexey V.
Published: June 2019

The model for sapphire crystals growth parameters estimation has been suggested. It can be served as a basis for the analysis of heat transfer processes during sapphire crystals obtaining. It allows to predict the bubbles, stresses and cracks appearing during sapphire crystals growth. We describe the results of the analysis and parameters estimation of sapphire crystals growth on all stages by horizontal directed crystallization method.
An Influence of the Si(111)3-4o Vicinal Surface on the Solid Phase Epitaxy of α-FeSi2 Nanorods and their Crystal Parameters
Authors: Galkin Nikolay Gennadievich , Galkin Konstantin N. , Dotsenko Sergei Andreevich , Goroshko Dmitrii L'vovich , Chusovitin Evgeniy Anatolievich , Gutakovskii Anton
Published: June 2019

The morphology and structure of iron silicide nanorods formed on Si (111) vicinal surface by the SPE method at T = 630 °C were studied. Optimal Fe coverage and Fe deposition rate for the formation of a dense array of the nanorods (54-65% of the substrate area) on Si (111) surface with 3-4o miscut angles were established. The aspect ratio of the nanorods is 1.9 – 3.3. Cross-sectional images of a high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) have shown that the nanorods have α-FeSi2 crystal structure. They are strained along the “a” axis and stretched along the “c” axis, which increased the unit cell volume by 10.3%. According to HRTEM image analysis, the nanorods have the following epitaxial relationships: α-FeSi2[01]//Si [10] and α-FeSi2(112)//Si (111). All the data obtained have provided, for the first time, a direct evidence of α-FeSi2 nanorods formation on Si (111) vicinal surface without noticeable penetration of Fe atoms into the Si substrate.
Ordering Сharacteristics of Titanium Dioxide Nanotubes in Anodic Coatings
Authors: Titov Pavel L. , Shchegoleva Svetlana A. , Kondrikov Nikolai B.
Published: June 2019

In this paper, the ordering of the arrays of TiO2 nanotubes obtained by the method of anodic oxidation in the fluoro-containing aqueous-nonaqueous electrolytes containing glycerine and surface-active materials is investigated. For analysis of ordering, the two-dimensional Fourier spectrum, do-it-yourself configurational geometrical entropy and section of the two-dimensional autocorrelation function were used. These characteristics allow us to identify a nature of ordering in sufficient detail and to obtain the preliminary quantitative assessments of this order. It is found that, in the systems of titanium-oxide nanotubes, the stable, almost correct short-range order is established within the first coordination sphere. Such order is similar to the amorphous ordering. At the same time, the ordering of nanotubes arrays differs in detail from the amorphous one in the greater expressiveness of the typical scale the sizes of which can be estimated using the Fourier spectra as well as autocorrelation function.
Localized Corrosion and Microstructure of the Aircraft Aluminium Alloy
Authors: Gnedenkov Andrey S. , Sinebryukhov Sergey L. , Mashtalyar Dmitry V. , Gnedenkov Sergey V.
Published: June 2019

Corrosion activity of the aircraft Al-Mg-Sc aluminium alloy has been studied using scanning electrochemical method. Microstructure analysis and phase composition have been determined in the present work. The reason of localized corrosion of the aluminium alloy has been established. This study promotes to understand the mechanism of the corrosion destruction of the material and to design technologies of its corrosion protection.
Performance and Durability Enhancement of Tungsten Carbide Micro-Drills by Ti/ta-C Coatings
Authors: Samardak Vadim Yu. , Samardak Alexander S. , Ognev Alexey V. , Goloviatinski Sergey , Mikhallov Sergey N. , Zavaleyev Victor
Published: June 2019

This paper presents results of the application of Ti/ta-C films to micro drilling operation for machining. Tetrahedral amorphous carbon (ta-C) films were successfully deposited on WC-Co substrates by a filtered cathodic vacuum arc (FCVA) system. The mechanical and flexion properties of Ti/ta-C films were systematically investigated. The experimental results show that the Ti/ta-C coated micro drills have the excellent microhardness, adhesion and flexion properties and represent the optimal coatings for micro drilling applications. The role of the Ti –sublayer on a sintered powder tungsten carbide substrate is not only limited by the adhesion improvement, but it is mainly used to neutralise the grain boundary microcracks on a surface. The results of drilling tests carried out on PCB boards showed that the durability and drilling efficiency of tools coated by Ti/ta-C films are significantly higher than that of uncoated ones.
Phase Transitions and the Condition of Near-Interface Layer in PbZrO3 Epitaxial Films on SrRuO3/SrTiO3 Substrate
Authors: Lityagin Georgiy , Andronikova Daria , Bronwald Yurii , Knjazeva Maria , Gao Ran , Dasgupta Arvind , Jankowski Maciej , Carla Francesco , Filimonov Alexey V. , Burkovsky Roman G.
Published: June 2019

We have studied temperature-induced phase transitions in PbZrO3 thin films by X-ray diffraction. By tracing the temperature dependence of superstructure reflections we show that the onset of antiferroelectric ordering takes place highly continuously on cooling and another, presumably ferroelectric phase is present at high temperatures, between the antiferroelectric and cubic phases. To clarify the possible reason for this behavior, we have investigated the X-ray diffraction profile with momentum transfer along the normal to the film surface and carried out the relevant simulation using the formalism of scattering by inhomogeneously deformed sample. From the analysis it follows that the near-interface layer is effectively compressed along the normal to the film. We associate this observation with the presence of dislocations through which the film is relaxed. The results suggest that the reasons for the phase transition sequence modification in thin films can be associated with inhomogeneous distribution of stress and defects in the near-interface area.
Time to remission analysis for major depressive disorder after repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
Authors: Manzardo Ann M. , Ely Brianna , Davila Maria Cristina
Published: June 2019

We previously examined the efficacy of rTMS for major depressive disorder in an applied clinical practice. Clinical response was related to severity of depression as well as the rTMS instrument utilized suggesting a relationship to instrument or magnetic field parameters and individual factors. The effectiveness of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the treatment of major depressive disorder was further evaluated using Log-Rank statistics for time to remission outcomes. A follow-up retrospective medical records study was carried out on patients with major depressive disorder undergoing rTMS therapy at AwakeningsKC Clinical Neuroscience Institute (CNI), a suburban tertiary psychiatric clinic. Cox Proportional Hazard with Log-Rank statistics were applied and the time course to clinical remission was evaluated over a 6-week period with respect to age, gender, and depression severity. Clinical response was observed referencing two different rTMS instruments (MagVenture; NeuroStar). Time to remission studies of 247 case reports (N=98 males; N=149 females) showed consistently greater clinically defined remission rates after 6 weeks of rTMS treatment for patients using the MagVenture vs NeuroStar instrument. Patients previously admitted for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization exhibited higher response rates when treated with the MagVenture rTMS unit. Stepwise Cox Proportional Hazards Regression final model of time to remission included rTMS unit, inpatient psychiatric hospitalization and obese body habitus. Response to rTMS in applied clinical practice is related to severity of psychiatric illness and may require consideration of magnetic field parameters of the rTMS unit with respect to individual factors such as sex or body composition.
Associations between health behaviour, secondary health conditions and quality of life in people with spinal cord injury
Authors: Mashola Mokgadi K. , Mothabeng Diphale J.
Published: June 2019

Background: The development of secondary health conditions (SHCs) after spinal cord injury (SCI) is common and can affect an individual’s emotional well-being, and his or her health-related quality of life (QOL). Little is known about relationships between performing health-benefiting behaviours and the presence (or absence) of SHCs and QOL, particularly in South Africa.Objectives: This research study was conducted in order to determine the associations between health behaviour, SHCs and QOL in people with SCI (PWSCI).Method: This cross-sectional study included 36 PWSCI discharged from a private rehabilitation facility in Pretoria, South Africa. The PWSCI completed questionnaires pertaining to lifestyle, independence, presence of SHCs, social support and QOL. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics such as correlation tests and chi-square test of independence (x2) using the SPSS v25. Moderate, moderately high and high correlations are reported (Pearson r ≥ 0.4). Results were significant if p  0.05.Results: Participation in health-benefiting behaviour was associated with increased QOL (r = 0.457, p  0.01) and increased social support from family and friends (r = 0.425, p  0.01), which was associated with increased QOL (r = 0.671, p  0.001). Not participating in specific neuromusculoskeletal health behaviours was found to be associated with the overall presence of SHCs (r = -0.426, p  0.01).Conclusions: Participating in health-benefiting behaviour can reduce the development of SHCs and subsequently increase QOL in PWSCI. Health professionals must focus on minimising the development of SHCs by providing specific education on good health-benefiting behaviour.
Coping and adaptation mechanisms employed by sub-Saharan African migrant women in South Africa
Authors: Ncube Alice , Bahta Yonas , Jordaan Andries
Published: June 2019

This article assesses the socio-economic coping and adaptation mechanisms employed by sub-Saharan African migrant women in South Africa using a survey and multi-attribute contingent ratings. The socio-economic and adaptation mechanisms were identified using a sustainable livelihood framework, which included political and cultural capital. This study focused on the rarely investigated South-South migration flows. The results found that the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of migrant women played a significant role in the coping and adaptation mechanisms they employed. Human capital ranked the highest, followed by physical, cultural, social, economic and political capitals. This implies that the livelihood capital has an implication: the migrant women need to have education and health services to survive in day-to-day activities of their life as human capital. They need also to sustain economically at least to cover house rent, food, communicate with family and assist the family as economic and physical capitals. Furthermore, they need to adapt, respect and live with the culture of the host nation in harmony and conducive environment as social, cultural and political capitals.
Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleed and Endoscopic Procedures on Antiplatelet and Antithrombotic Agents
Authors: Pal Partha , Tandan Manu , Reddy Duvvuru Nageshwar
Published: June 2019

The use of antiplatelet and antithrombotic agents has increased hand in hand with the number and complexity of endoscopic procedures. Hence, the endoscopists are often faced with considering endoscopy in patients on these agents. In this setting, to make informed decision, four key aspects are need to be considered. The type of antithrombotic or antiplatelet agent used and its characteristics, risk of thromboembolic events (which can lead to ischemic stroke or acute coronary syndrome, both of which carry high morbidity) due to withholding the drug, risk of bleeding (increases with invasiveness of procedure), and timing of procedure (elective or urgent) are the key factors to consider. We aim to discuss the risk of gastrointestinal bleed and endoscopic procedures on antiplatelet and antithrombotic agents focusing on Indian context based on recent Asia?pacific guidelines along with other existing guidelines.