bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Biophysics is a Borderlan Science
Authors: Editor-in-chief Technium , Janos Vincze  , Gabriella Vincze-Tiszay
Published: September 2020

From the philosophical point of view, the real world is of stratified construction. It contains five main strata: the inorganic, the organic, the social, the intellectual and the spiritual one. The specific character of the respective strata is constituted by their governing principles, categories which are fundamental predicates related to the existing entity as such, determinants (definitenesses) but not simple intellectual concepts or statements. Biophysics, by virtue of its character, creates connections between the inorganic, organic and spiritual stratum searching for their regularities. The predicamental (categorical) laws may be of horizontal type, connecting fields within the same stratum, and of vertical type when they create connections between different strata. The biophysics is moving in vertical dimensions which, however is not characteristic for every borderline science. Biophysics is a border science which deals with physical processes taking place in the living organisms and systems as well as with tools and methods used of their study.
Leadership styles in Kosovo businesses
Authors: Rexhepi Aziz , Hysen  Sogojeva  , Besarta  Rexhepi  , Bislim Lekiqi
Published: September 2020

It has often been said that the style of decision making is reflective of leadership style. Numerous studies in the field of management and leadership show that decision making style is a key factor contributing to the success of managers and organizational performance. In Kosovo, decision-making styles are conditioned by many factors. It should be noted that the most important factor in adequately matching the characteristics and knowledge of workers and the specifics required at work lies in the high number of unemployment. This often causes the workforce to perform work for which there is no professional training in the field. Also, from the research we found that there is a difference in the decision making style and the adaptation of the characteristics of work and employees between sectors. In general, the public sector tends to have more security for employees in the workplace, which drives them to look for other jobs, but the private sector shows more willingness to take risks. The difference also lies in the nature and activity of the work between the sectors studied. Often there are different approaches of employees and leaders between the banking sector or design organizations. Our study, which is based on empirical data, will present facts on decision-making styles, and factors that influence the determination or adaptation / non-adaptation of employees to the jobs in the sectors studied.

Keywords: style, decision making, intuitive, alert, manager.
Characterization of Magnetite and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles bio-synthesized with Snakeweed (Stachytarpheta Indica)
Authors: Ngwu Comfort
Published: September 2020

Biosynthesis or green synthesis was employed for the preparation of magnetite and ZnO nanoparticles using non-hazardous solvents and plant extracts of snake weed. The leaf extract has shown to be rich in polyphenols, which facilitated the reduction and capping of the synthesized metal oxide nanoparticles, as indicated by the FTIR spectra. The nano-ZnO particles appeared spherical and agglomerated in structure with particle sizes of about 2-20 nm, while the bio-magnetite particles had a sheet-like layer that appeared clumped and cracked, with an SEM average grain size of 1-4 nm. The crystallite sizes were 3 and 0.026 nm for both ZnO and Iron nanocomplexes. The various elemental components of the particles in their different proportions were confirmed by the EDX spectra. The crystallinity of the nanoparticles was well defined by the very sharp and broad peaks, although capped by the biomolecules of the snake weed extract. Results indicate that the process can be used as an efficient green and economical alternative to the chemical synthesis of the same and its attendant draw-backs.
Bankfull discharge estimation for Fishpot Creek
Authors: Sakhaee Farhad
Published: September 2020

Abstract: Fishpot Creek has been investigated and bankfull discharge was calculated based on the collected data points obtained from 3D laser scanning of the stream. This report consists of two major parts. One is the 3D scanning and analysis the results, other part includes sampling of both bed and bank materials. In the first part, essential parameters of roughness coefficient based on Cowan’s method were calculated as well as calculating the cross-sectional area and wetted perimeter based on the profile obtained from stream channel scanning.  Leica Scan Station HDS 3000 scanner was used to visualize the cross-sectional shape of the stream based on a high-density scan technology and finally applied to the manning’s equation to calculate the bankfull discharge. for sampling part both bed and bank materials were analyzed in lab, mechanical sieve test performed to investigate the gradation of bed and banks materials within the study area.
The importance of cardiac tomography in the evaluation of cardiac changes and coronary atherosclerosis in patients with betathalassemia major
Authors: Stancă Ionut  , Rizea Ileana Olguta  , Popescu Andreea Caterina  , Albu Alice  , Rus Mihaela  , Fica Simona
Published: September 2020

Betathalassemic patients demonstrate an increased rate of extracardiac vascular complications, but very low prevalence for coronary artery disease. Computed tomography (CT) achieves excellent tissue characterization, with high spatial resolution and has developed as a gold standard for noninvasive angiography and calcium score assessment.  Methods.  We examined 7 patients with major beta-thalassemia and 7 patients who had an indication for cardiac CT for resting ECG changes, without symptoms of angina pectoris. We investigated the coronary atherosclerosis by assessing the coronary artery calcium (CAC) and arterial stifness. Usual tests and echocardiography measurement were performed. Cardiac computed tomography determined left ventricular mass, left ventricular ejection fraction  (LVEF), coronary calcium score and coronary anatomy. An analysis of myocardial density was also performed. Artery stiffness was assessed by the cardio ankle vascular index  (CAVI). Results. Arterial stiffness index in betathallasemic group was higher than control group, R-CAVI index was 6.21± 0.49 vs 5.65±0.37 and L-CAVI index was 6.21± 0.38 vs 5.71±0.31. The assessment of systolic function by echocardiography and cardiac CT examination in the 2 groups, shows that the LVEF in the betathallasemic group was significantly lower than in the control group, which means that some patients already had cardiomyopathy. LV myocardial mass was significantly higher in the group with beta-thalassemia, which is explained by the appearance of myocardial remodeling. The calcium score in patients with major beta-thalassemia was 0 and 8,5± 5,9  in the control group. Only 3 patients (42,8%) in the control group had a calcium score > 10U. No atherosclerotic lesions were observed in patients with major beta-thalassemia, whereas the control group showed mild coronary atherosclerotic lesions. If myocardial density can be determined, calcium or iron deposits can be detected in the myocardium. In patients with beta-thalassemia, the density of the myocardium was higher, both in the left ventricle (49.29 8.87±HU) and in the septum (56.71± 8.1 HU). Calculation of Pearson’s correlation coefficient revealed a good association between CT and echocardiography, reproducibility of CT was significantly higher on an intra-observer level for LVEF and LV Mass. Conclusions: Patients with β–thalassemia major have a similar calcium score compared to control subjects, but they have an increase in arterial stiffness. However, zero frequencie of coronary heart disease,  denotes coronary protection mechanisms in thalassemia, so future research should focus on the anti-atherogenic potential of blood lipids at these patients. The ability of cardiac tomography to detect calcifications and changes in myocardial density should be valued, as it can be a good tool for establishing the diagnosis of cardiomyopathy by iron loading.
Education Management Information System in the Schools/Colleges - A Case Study of Tamilnadu Division
Authors: Priscila S. Shereen , Venkatesan N.
Published: September 2020

Generating a Report collected from a survey using Laravel provides targeted insights in to the Parents/Students perspectives and can be used to guide an organizational strategy that helps the Management to develop or maintain a competitive advantages. It’s helps to analyze Parents/Students experiences optimisation is to help Management for maximizing their long-term profitability through reaping the “lifetime value” and also for academic growth. The admission count report has an authority to uploaded in the Management server of the particular Institutions on the same time Parents/Students didn’t get aware of this. The Management refused to reveal the exact admission count. It will confuse them to choose the better Institution. Collecting a feedback details from the old students and their parents by conducting survey that are already done by developers. The Parents/Students feedback data has been retrieved from online survey under Data Collection. The survey details are downloaded under four important status. The reviews and ratings are done by using these statuses for every Institutions. By using a single website, you can easily find the status of an Institutions (School, Colleges, University, Medical Board, etc.). Maintaining a Dashboard is an essential part for Parents/Students to utilize the growth of an organization by feedback rating. It is maintained as weekly, monthly and yearly-wise manner.
The Usefulness of Professional Foot and Wound Care on Post-Saphenectomy Surgical Site Complications in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Authors: Açıkel Melike Elif Teker , İşçi Evren Teyfik , Divarci Nihatcan
Published: September 2020

ABSTRACT

Background: Venous vessel removal during coronary artery bypass grafting may cause undesired problems such as pain and skin infection in the surgical site.
Objective: To investigate the usefulness of professional foot and wound care on the healing of saphenectomy surgical site in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Methods: The present prospective study was conducted among 574 patients (>18 years) undergoing CABG with great saphenous vein harvesting, between May 2017 and May 2018. The patients were randomly divided into two groups based on the foot care into professional foot care group (PFCG) and the standard foot care group (SFCG) with 287 patients each. Postoperative surgical site complications were assessed on the first, second, third, fourth day, 1 week and 1 month interval.

Results: The Mean age of patients in PFCG and SFCG groups was 59.71 ±9.9 and 60.34 ±11.22, respectively. Rate of Postoperative complications decreased on the follow up examinations in PFCG group as compared to SFCG group. A significant difference in the incidence of complications was observed on the fourth day (p=0.004) and after 1 month (p=0.029) of surgery between 2 groups. No significant correlation was determined between the length of the removed saphenous vein, number of arteries anastomosed and the post-saphenectomy complication rate at the first, second, third, and fourth days, at the first week, and first month in both groups except in PFCG where significant association was noted on the third postoperative day.

Conclusion: Postoperative limb care by professional foot specialist decreases the postoperative complications in the surgical site.
Ice-nucleating particles impact the severity of precipitations in West Texas
Authors: Vepuri Hemanth S. K. , Rodriguez Cheyanne A. , Georgakopoulos Dimitri G. , Hume Dustin , Webb James , Mayer Greg D. , Hiranuma Naruki
Published: September 2020

Abstract. Ice-nucleating particles (INPs) influence the formation of ice crystals in clouds and many types of precipitation. However, our knowledge of the relationship between INPs and precipitation is still insufficient. This study was conducted to fill this gap by assessing precipitation properties and INP concentrations (nINP) from a total of 42 precipitation events observed in the Texas Panhandle region from June 2018 to July 2019. We used a cold-stage instrument called the West Texas Cryogenic Refrigerator Applied to Freezing Test system to estimate nINP through immersion freezing in our precipitation samples. A disdrometer was used to measure the precipitation intensity and size of precipitating particles during each precipitation event. The analysis of yearlong precipitation properties as well as INPs for the samples shed a light on the seasonal variation of the nINP values in West Texas. Furthermore, we characterized the bacteria speciation of the storm and ambient dust samples collected at a commercial feedlot in West Texas to identify potential biological sources of INPs in our precipitation samples. Overall, our results showed a positive correlation between nINP and intensity of precipitation with notably large hydrometeor sizes in storm precipitations. Amongst all observed precipitation types, the highest INPs were found in the snow samples, and hail/thunderstorm samples have the highest INPs at high temperature −5°C.
(Re)claiming territory: Colombia's “territorial-peace” approach and the city
Authors: Stienen Angela
Published: September 2020

Abstract. This article observes the Latin American debate on “territory” through the lens of the “territorial-peace” approach agreed in the peace accord between the Colombian government and the FARC guerrillas in 2016. It explores the different notions of territory entailed in this concept and shows that the territorial-peace approach builds on a political-programmatic understanding of territory due to its rural focus. An ethnographic analysis of the urban renewal programme PRIMED, implemented at the disputed urban periphery of Colombia's second city, Medellín, in the 1990s, demonstrates how this programme anticipated the idea of territorial peace in a conflictive urban context. The ethnography reveals the ambiguities and inconsistencies of the production of urban territory, both as state space and as the space of subaltern social groups, through territorial peacebuilding. The discussion why PRIMED challenges the political-programmatic understanding of territory in the territorial-peace debate concludes with highlighting why it makes a difference approaching territorial peace as a “political project to be achieved” or as an unpredictable process of territorialisation and why this distinction matters if the territorial-peace approach is to be extended to urban contexts.
Impacts of land use/cover change and reforestation on summer rainfall for the Yangtze River Basin
Authors: Li Wei , Li Lu , Chen Jie , Lin Qian , Chen Hua
Published: September 2020

Abstract. Land use and cover has been significantly changed all around the world during the last decade. In particular, the Returning Farmland to Forest Program (RFFP) have resulted in significant changes in regional land use and cover, especially in China. The land use and cover change (LUCC) may lead to the change in regional climate. In this study, we take the Yangtze river basin as a case study and analyze the impacts of LUCC and reforestation on summer rainfall amount and extremes based on the Weather Research and Forecasting model. Firstly, two observed land use and cover scenarios (1990 and 2010) were chosen to investigate the impacts of LUCC on the summer rainfall during the last decade. Secondly, two hypothetical reforestation scenarios (i.e., scenarios of 20 % and 50 % cropland changed to be forest) were taken based on the control year of 2010 to test the sensitivity of summer rainfall (amount and extremes) to reforestation. The results showed that LUCC between 1990 and 2010 decreased average summer rainfall, while increased extreme summer daily rainfall in the Yangtze River basin. The extreme summer daily rainfall increased up to 50 mm, which was mainly observed in the midstream and downstream. Reforestation could increase summer rainfall amount and extremes, and the effects were more pronounced at the local scale where suffered reforestation than at the whole basin. Moreover, the effects of reforestation were influenced by the reforestation proportion. In this study, the average summer rainfall increased more for the scenario of 20 % croplands changed to forests than that for the scenario of 50 %, while the high-intensity short-duration rainfall increased more for the scenario of 50 % croplands changed to forests than that for the scenario of 20 %. Although a comprehensive assessment of the impacts of LUCC on summer rainfall amount and extremes was conducted, further studies are needed to better investigate the uncertainty.
Size distribution law of earthquake-triggered landslides in different seismic intensity zones
Authors: Huang Yidan , Yao Lingkan
Published: September 2020

Abstract. The Ms 8.0 Wenchuan earthquake in 2008 and Ms 7.0 Lushan earthquake in 2013 produced thousands of landslides in the southern region of the Longmen Mountains in China. We conducted field investigations and analyzed remote sensing data to determine the distribution law of earthquake-triggered landslides. The results show a strong negative power-law relationship between the size and frequency of landslides in VII, VIII, and IX seismic intensity zones, a weak power law in the X seismic intensity zone, and a lognormal distribution in the XI seismic intensity zone. Landslide density increases with increasing seismic intensity. A sand pile cellular automata model was built under the conceptual framework of self-organized criticality theory to simulate earthquake-induced landslides. Data from the simulations demonstrate that with increasing disturbance intensity, the dynamical mechanism of the sand pile model changes from a strong power law to a weak power law and then to a lognormal distribution. Results from shaking table experiments of a one-sided slope sand pile show that for peak ground acceleration (PGA) in the range of 0.075 g–0.125 g, the relation between the amount and frequency of sand follows a negative power law. For PGA between 0.15 g and 0.25 g, the relation obeys a lognormal distribution. This verifies that the above-mentioned distribution of earthquake-induced landslides should be a universal law from a physical viewpoint and may apply to other areas. This new perspective may be used to guide development of an inventory of earthquake-triggered landslides and provide a scientific basis for their prediction.
Comparative International Litigation and Climate Change: A Case Study on Access to Justice in Adaptation Matters
Authors: Colombo Esmeralda , Giadrossi Anasatasia
Published: September 2020

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Lighting the Fires of Learning in Law School: Implementing ABA Standard 314 by Incorporating Effective Formative Assessment Techniques Across the Curriculum
Authors: Ross Julie , Donahoe Diana
Published: September 2020

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Front Matter
Authors: Rundell Ashley
Published: September 2020

Front Matter
African Migrants and Remittances: Impact on Growth and Development of their Home Countries
Authors: Bikoue Siméon Maxime
Published: September 2020

This paper aims to study the impact of remittances from African migrants on their home countries’ growth and development. These funds constitute a steadily increasing financing means in all these countries, even though development aid is still the preferred financing method. To highlight the role of these funds, we relied on a number of experiences as far as their targets and uses are concerned. Globally speaking, stylized facts based on case studies show that remittances have a positive impact on migrants’ home countries’ economies. In particular, they reduce household poverty and thereby increase their well-being. In addition, they stimulate local economic activity and growth. Given the role and stability of these funds, cost reduction is essential to encourage migrants to send more money through official transfer channels. It is also necessary to increase the managerial efficiency of these funds by orienting them towards implementing profitable projects, rather than devoting them entirely to household consumption. Lastly, it is necessary to encourage the capture of related financial flows by the traditional banking system and microfinance institutions.
Protecting Academic Freedom or Managing Reputation? An Evaluation of University Social Media Policies
Authors: Kwestel Melanie , Milano Elizabeth Fitzpatrick
Published: September 2020

University social media policies appear to favor institutional reputation over the tenets of academic freedom upon which research and teaching are based. A content analysis of social media policies of 82 doctoral-granting research universities found that policies used language and concepts that restrain online faculty speech. Two-thirds of policies are overseen by marketing departments rather than by committees that include faculty members as recommended by the American Association of University Professors. Contradictory boundary logic presented double binds for faculty who were enjoined to be brand ambassadors, creating tension for them and creating paradoxes for institutions whose social media policies contradict their commitment to freedom of research and teaching.
Honoring the Outermost: Saturn in Picatrix, Marsilio Ficino, and Renaissance Cosmology
Authors: Attrell Dan
Published: September 2020

This article explores how the planet Saturn was conceptualized in the premodern cosmology that influenced the Florentine Renaissance philosopher Marsilio Ficino (1433–1499), particularly in the Latin translations of Arabic astrological works from which he drew inspiration in the production of his medical guide and mirror for princes, the De vita libri tres (1489). It puts special attention on the secret role of the astro-magical treatise Picatrix in Ficino's intellectual development and on some of the astrological correspondences or significations between Saturn and the concepts over which that planet was believed to hold dominion (e.g., melancholy, scholarship, and others). The article traces out some of the changes in the perceptions of Saturn, from his ambivalent role as a chthonic Roman divinity and the ruler of an agricultural golden age to a largely malefic force of nature in Late Antiquity up to Abū Maʿšar, and returning again to an ambivalent role as a volitional spiritual entity and a ruler of duality and extremes in the minds of astrologers from al-Qurṭubī (d. 964) to Ficino, who were also influenced by pseudo-Aristotelian, Aristotelian, Hermetic, and other pagan sources in constructing their knowledge of astral magic.
PREVALÊNCIA DA PROBABILIDADE DE TRANSTORNO MENTAL E FATORES ASSOCIADOS ENTRE INDIVÍDUOS PÓS CIRURGIA BARIÁTRICA
Authors: Estevão Sara Borges , Carneiro Lauany Martins dos Santos , Lucchese Roselma , Vera Ivânia , Gregório Valéria Duarte , Silva Graciele Cristina , Lemos Moisés Fernandes
Published: September 2020

Objetivo: estimar a prevalência da probabilidade de transtorno mental comum e fatores associados entre indivíduos submetidos à cirurgia bariátrica.Métodos: estudo transversal, realizado em 303 indivíduos na região central do Brasil. Aplicou-se instrumento para rastreamento de transtornos mentais e realizou-se análise de regressão logística, com cálculo das razões de prevalência.Resultados: 50,2% apresentaram probabilidade de transtorno mental comum. Na análise múltipla, permaneceram associadas ao transtorno mental comum insônia (razão de prevalência: 1,132; IC95% 1,020-1,256; p=0,020), compulsão alimentar (razão de prevalência: 1,429; IC95% 1,244-1,641; p=0,000), ter visto ou ouvido coisas que não existiam na abstinência de álcool (razão de prevalência: 1,130; IC95% 1,033-1,236; p=0,007), ter sempre bebida alcoólica por perto (razão de prevalência: 1,330; IC95% 1,182-1,518; p=0,000) e ter sido criança/adolescente obeso (razão deprevalência: 0,885; IC95% 0,786-0,997; p=0,046).Conclusão: os resultados reforçam a importância da sistematização do cuidado de Enfermagem nas ações de saúde em equipe multidisciplinar.
DISPOSITIVO SEGURO PARA TRANSPORTE INTRA-HOSPITALAR DO RECÉM-NASCIDO JUNTO À SUA MÃE: AVALIAÇÃO E USABILIDADE
Authors: Gonçalves Thomaz Abramsson , Gouveia Helga Geremias , Siebert Marcia Simone De Araújo Machado , Moraes Marianna Goes
Published: September 2020

Objetivo: avaliar a usabilidade do carrega-bebê para o transporte seguro do recém-nascido junto à mãe e a satisfação das puérperas e da equipe de enfermagem.Método: estudo transversal, desenvolvido no Centro Obstétrico e na Internação Obstétrica, na região sul do Brasil, com 99 puérperas e 66 técnicos/auxiliares de enfermagem, no período de julho a setembro de 2018. Utilizou-se três questionários semiestruturados. Realizada análise descritiva.Resultados: dos técnicos/auxiliares de enfermagem, 40 eram do Centro Obstétrico e 23 da Internação Obstétrica. 95 puérperas consideraram o dispositivo uma medida de segurança para o recém-nascido. Quanto à satisfação, a nota média da equipe de enfermagem do Centro Obstétrico foi 8,9; na Internação Obstétrica, 9,6; e, para as puérperas, 9,6.Conclusão: a utilização do carrega-bebê foi bem avaliada pelos profissionais e pelas puérperas, considerando-se que preveniu quedas do recém-nascido durante o transporte. Devem-se considerar as sugestões de melhorias para que o dispositivo seja aprimorado.
ENFERMEIROS E MÉDICOS NA ESTRATÉGIA SAÚDE DA FAMÍLIA: CARGAS DE TRABALHO E ENFRENTAMENTO
Authors: Pires Denise Elvira Pires de , Forte Elaine Cristina Novatzki , Melo Thayse Aparecida Palhano de , Machado Carolina Neis , Castro Camila Duarte de , Amadigi Felipa Rafaela
Published: September 2020

Objetivo: analisar fatores que aumentam e reduzem as cargas de trabalho de enfermeiros e médicos da ESF, e identificar as estratégias de enfrentamento.Método: estudo qualitativo, realizado nas cinco regiões do país, através de entrevistas semiestruturadas. Participaram 27 enfermeiros e 21 médicos, no período de janeiro de 2017 a junho de 2019. Análise de conteúdo temática com software Atlas.ti 8.Resultados: os fatores que aumentam as cargas foram o excesso de demanda, a sobrecarga de trabalho e falhas nas condições, organização e gestão do trabalho. O trabalho em equipe, o planejamento, o vínculo com o usuário e a resolutividade da assistência auxiliam na redução das cargas. Para o enfrentamento das cargas, destacam-se atividade física e desligar-se do trabalho.Conclusão: predominaram elementos que aumentam as cargas, entretanto, características do modelo assistencial contribuem para a sua redução. A identificação das cargas é fundamental e contribui para o planejamento de ações de enfrentamento.
VALIDAÇÃO DE INSTRUMENTO PARA CUIDADO DA PESSOA IDOSA COM XEROSE CUTÂNEA
Authors: Cruz Ronny Anderson de Oliveira , Ferreira Thalys Maynnard Costa , Figueiredo Eudanúsia Guilherme de , Agra Glenda , Oliveira Jacira Dos Santos , Costa Marta Miriam Lopes
Published: September 2020

Objetivo: construir e validar um instrumento para os cuidados de Enfermagem para avaliar, prevenir e tratar a xerose cutânea em pessoas idosas.Método: estudo metodológico, realizado no período de junho de 2017 a agosto de 2018, em João Pessoa, desenvolvido em três etapas: revisão integrativa da literatura, construção do instrumento e validação de conteúdo sob um painel de juízes expertises na área.Resultados: mediante a realização da validação, o instrumento apresentou um coeficiente de validade de conteúdo total igual a 0,887 a partir dos aspectos clareza da linguagem, pertinência prática, relevância teórica e dimensão e índice de Kappa igual a 0,77.Conclusão: o instrumento mostrou-se válido, contribuindo para a prática dos enfermeiros como parte integrante no processo do cuidar da pele de pessoas idosas.
RAZÕES MATERNAS DA PREFERÊNCIA INICIAL PELO TIPO DE PARTO EM UM MUNICÍPIO DO NORDESTE BRASILEIRO
Authors: Silva Dalva Eloiza Santos , Lima Karina Maria Santos , Santos José Marcos De Jesus , Menezes Andreia Freire de , Freitas Carla Kalline Alves Cartaxo , Leite Adriana Moraes , Mendes Rosemar Barbosa
Published: September 2020

Objetivo: identificar as razões maternas da preferência pelo tipo de parto no início da gravidez.Método: estudo transversal realizado entre março e julho de 2018 com 655 puérperas em uma maternidade de risco habitual em Lagarto, Sergipe, Brasil. Os dados foram analisados com os testes Qui-quadrado e Razão de Prevalência.Resultados: das mulheres entrevistadas, (73,3%; n=480) desejaram parto vaginal no início da gravidez, em razão da melhor recuperação no pós-parto (89,6%; n=430), desejo pessoal (30,4%; n=146) e experiência positiva (17,3%; n=83). Quanto à cesariana (n=142), predominaram o medo da dor do parto vaginal (59,9%; n=85) e o desejo pessoal (37,3%; n=53). Foi observada maior frequência de realização do tipo de parto que a mulher desejou no início da gravidez (RP: 2,07; IC 95%: 1,37-3,12).Conclusão: a preferência inicial materna pelo tipo de parto possui razões variadas e influencia na via de parto final.
DEPRESSÃO EM GESTANTES ATENDIDAS NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE
Authors: Silva Bianca Aparecida Brito da , Rosa Walisete De Almeida Godinho , Oliveira Iácara Santos Barbosa , Rosa Monique Godinho , Lenza Nariman De Felício Bortucam , Silva Vanessa Luzia Queiroz
Published: September 2020

Objetivo: identificar a presença de depressão em gestantes acompanhadas pelo programa de prénatal na Atenção Primária à Saúde.Método: estudo descritivo, exploratório, de abordagem quanti-qualitativa, realizado em duas etapas: aplicação do Inventário de Depressão de Beck e entrevista semiestruturada. Os dados foram analisados a partir de estatística descritiva simples e análise de conteúdo.Resultados: a aplicação do Inventário de Depressão de Beck mostrou que, das 67 gestantes entrevistadas, 22 (33%) apresentaram quadros depressivos, 14 (64%) com depressão leve a moderada, e duas (9%) apresentaram depressão grave. Das entrevistas emergiram dois temas: Vivência do período gestacional e Consulta de enfermagem e abordagem de saúde mental no pré-natal.Conclusão: o estudo evidenciou que a depressão na gestação é frequente. A consulta de enfermagem no pré-natal pode ser uma oportunidade para a detecção, diagnóstico precoce e melhoria na assistência à gestante.
CONDIÇÕES DE TRABALHO E O IMPACTO NA SAÚDE DOS PROFISSIONAIS DE ENFERMAGEM FRENTE A COVID-19
Authors: Miranda Fernanda Moura D’Almeida , Santana Leni De Lima , Pizzolato Aline Cecília , Sarquis Leila Maria Mansano
Published: September 2020

Objetivo: refletir sobre as condições de trabalho dos profissionais de enfermagem no enfrentamento ao novo coronavírus e apontar o impacto na vida desses profissionais em meio à pandemia.Desenvolvimento: as fragilidades encontradas no cotidiano laboral dos profissionais de enfermagem são descritas pela literatura nacional e internacional, nas quais estão incluídas as más condições de trabalho, sobrecarga física e mental, baixa remuneração e ausência de Equipamentos de Proteção Individual adequados para o enfrentamento desse agravo.Considerações finais: esta reflexão pode contribuir para repensar a saúde e segurança dos profissionais de enfermagem visando uma assistência com qualidade e segurança aos pacientes frente a esta doença.
SAÚDE DO IDOSO EM TEMPOS DE PANDEMIA COVID-19
Authors: Hammerschmidt Karina Silveira de Almeida , Santana Rosimere Ferreira
Published: September 2020

Objetivo: trata-se de comunicação livre com intenção de abordar de forma reflexiva e crítica aspectos relacionados à saúde do idoso nos tempos de pandemia COVID-19.Desenvolvimento: os idosos são destaque na pandemia COVID-19, especialmente aqueles com doenças crônicas e, com isso, ascendem-se preocupações com a diversidade do envelhecimento e com o idoso. Logo, as ações adotadas devem se fundamentar nos pilares da gerontologia, com manutenção da autonomia e independência; evitando ageísmo; com ajuste das ações de distanciamento social, impedindo a síndrome geriátrica de isolamento social. Não se verificou ênfase diferenciada para os idosos nos Protocolos de Manejo Clínico do Coronavírus, sendoessencial inclusão deste público nas diretrizes do Ministério da Saúde.Considerações finais: urge a necessidade do Cuidado Gerontológico de Enfermagem robusto, qualificado e seguro, mediante fundamental capacitação profissional, sendo necessário ressignificar as ações de atenção ao idoso, respeitando a pluralidade, com foco no momento pandêmico e vislumbrando cenários futuros.
PANDEMIA DA COVID-19 E IDOSOS COMO POPULAÇÃO DE RISCO: ASPECTOS PARA EDUCAÇÃO EM SAÚDE
Authors: Bezerra Polyana Caroline de Lima , Lima Luiz Carlos Ribeiro de , Dantas Sandro Carvalho
Published: September 2020

Objetivo: discorrer sobre a fisiopatogênese da COVID-19 e vulnerabilidade clínica do indivíduo idoso, além de aspectos relevantes para promoção da saúde e do autocuidado da pessoa idosa.Desenvolvimento: realizou-se investigação dos temas em plataformas científicas de busca, além de documentos oficiais da Organização Mundial de Saúde e do Ministério da Saúde. O vírus causador da COVID-19 apresenta, fundamentalmente, complicações respiratórias. O processo de senescência do aparelho respiratório torna o idoso vulnerável tanto para infecção, como para agravamento e letalidade. Atividade física, nutrição adequada, qualidade do sono, exposição ao sol, saúde mental e espiritualidade permitem a preservação e promoção da saúde dos sistemasimunológicos e respiratórios, e devem ser estimuladas para o autocuidado do idoso.Conclusão: esta reflexão contribui para orientação de profissionais de saúde no cuidadogerontológico de enfermagem, no procedimento de educação em saúde dos aspectos referentes à prevenção e autocuidado dos idosos, como população de risco paraC OVID-19.
ATUAÇÃO DE ESTUDANTES DE ENFERMAGEM NA PANDEMIA DE COVID-19
Authors: Franzoi Mariana André Honorato , Cauduro Fernanda Leticia Frates
Published: September 2020

Objetivo: refletir sobre a atuação de estudantes de graduação em enfermagem durante a pandemia de Covid-19.Desenvolvimento: ao se considerar os recentes acontecimentos no cenário da saúde brasileira e as ações estratégicas que incluem os estudantes de enfermagem no combate à pandemia, reflexões acerca das competências, responsabilidades, obrigações e deveres desses devem ser consideradas. Discute-se as posições de entidades e órgãos regulamentadores sobre a participação dos estudantes de enfermagem no atual cenário pandêmico.Considerações finais: diante do crescente número de profissionais de saúde infectados, é premente assegurar atuação estratégica, segura e responsável de estudantes de enfermagem que se colocam disponíveis para estar em instituições de saúde, prestando cuidado e assistência de enfermagem a pacientes suspeitos ou confirmados pela Covid-19.
O PROCESSO DE MORRER E MORTE DE PACIENTES COM COVID-19: UMA REFLEXÃO À LUZ DA ESPIRITUALIDADE
Authors: Silva Maria da Conceição Quirino dos Santos da , Vilela Alba Benemérita Alves , Boery Rita Narriman Silva de Oliveira , Silva Rudval Souza da
Published: September 2020

Objetivo: refletir sobre o processo de morrer e morte de pacientes com Covid-19 à luz da espiritualidade. Desenvolvimento: em meio à pandemia provocada pelo novo Coronavírus, mais uma vez nos defrontamos com a temida morte, com um agravante: mortes em números crescentes e marcadas pela ausência da oportunidade de um momento para despedidas, pacientes morrendo em companhia apenas dos profissionais de saúde, e os corpos seguindo direto para os cemitérios. Cabe-nos discutir um elemento pelo qual a maioria das pessoas busca uma fortaleza, a espiritualidade. Considerações finais: importa compreender o sentido da espiritualidade por parte dos profissionais de saúde, em busca do apoio aos pacientes em processo de morrer e às famílias enlutadas, o que a torna um potencial integrador e harmonizador das relações interpessoais.
ENFERMAGEM BRASILEIRA NO COMBATE À INFODEMIA DURANTE A PANDEMIA DA COVID-19
Authors: Soares Samira Silva Santos , Carvalho Eloá Carneiro , Varella Thereza Christina Mó y Mó Loureiro , Adrade Karla Biancha Silva de , Souza Thaisa Dantas de Oliveira , Souza Norma Valéria Dantas de Oliveira
Published: September 2020

Objetivo: analisar, a partir de publicações do site do Conselho Federal de Enfermagem, os léxicos que mantêm relação com a temática “Combate à infodemia durante a pandemia da Covid-19”.Método: pesquisa qualitativa do tipo documental, cujas fontes primárias foram reportagens e notícias divulgadas no site do Conselho Federal de Enfermagem durante a Semana de Enfermagem de 2020. Os dados foram processados pelo software IRAMUTEQ®. Por meio da Classificação Hierárquica Descendente, identificou-se o léxico mais frequente da classe que trata a temática investigada e este foi processado a partir da nuvem de palavras.Resultado: o léxico mais frequente identificado foi “desinformação”.Conclusão: o excesso de informação durante a pandemia tem causado desinformação, já que muitos dos conteúdos que circulam pelas redes sociais são dados imprecisos ou falsos, que dificultam o acesso às informações legítimas que a população e os profissionais de saúde precisam no atual momento da pandemia.
REFIS: RECUPERAÇÃO FISCAL OU PLANEJAMENTO TRIBUTÁRIO? UM ESTUDO COM BASE NA PERCEPÇÃO DE ADVOGADOS E AUDITORES
Authors: Mello Fernanda Loyola Rabello de , Portulhak Henrique
Published: September 2020

O presente trabalho tem por objeto a investigação quanto à percepção de efetividade dos programas brasileiros de recuperação fiscal, conhecidos popularmente como REFIS, para o Estado e para os empresários, avaliando se o programa também é encarado como estratégia de planejamento tributário. Os procedimentos empíricos se concentraram em questionários compostos por questões abertas, aplicados a auditores da Receita Federal e advogados atuantes na área de planejamento tributário, realizados seguindo roteiros com cinco perguntas para os auditores fiscais e seis perguntas para os advogados. Os resultados evidenciaram a existência de críticas à efetividade dos programas de REFIS, tanto por parte do fisco como dos contribuintes. Constatou-se que esses programas não são percebidos pelos participantes como contributivos para o aumento da arrecadação de tributos aos cofres públicos e que violam, em certa medida, o princípio da isonomia, além de não serem necessariamente percebidos como instrumento utilizado por empresas para planejamento tributário. O estudo contribui ao agregar novas percepções sobre as contribuições sociais dos programas de recuperação fiscal e sobre a complexidade tributária brasileira como fator que conduz à inadimplência tributária e ao desrespeito ao princípio da isonomia.
High-pressure induced magnetic phase transition in half-metallic KBeO3 perovskite
Authors: Hamlat M. , Amara K. , Boudia K. , Khelfaoui F. , Boutaleb H.
Published: September 2020

In this paper, we present the study of the structural, mechanical, magneto-electronic and thermodynamic properties of the perovskite KBeO3. The calculations were performed by the full potential augmented plane wave method, implemented in the WIEN2k code which is based on density functional theory, using generalized gradient approximation. The computed formation energy and elastic constants indicate the synthesizability and mechanical stability of KBeO3. Moreover, our results showed that the latter is a half-metallic material with half-metallic gap of 0.67 eV and an integer magnetic moment of 3μB per unit cell. In addition, KBeO3 maintains the half-metallic character under the pressure up to about 97 GPa corresponding to the predicted magnetic-phase transition pressure from ferromagnetic to non-magnetic state. The volume ratio V/V0, bulk modulus, heat capacity, thermal expansion and the Debye temperature are analyzed using the quasi-harmonic Debye model.
The New Bivariate Conway-Maxwell-Poisson Distribution Obtained by the Crossing Method
Authors: Bidounga Rufin , Mandangui Maloumbi Evrand Giles Brunel , Mizélé Kitoti Réolie Foxie , Mizère Dominique
Published: September 2020

Kimberly et al. had proposed in 2016 a bivariate function as a bivariate Conway-Maxwell-Poisson distribution (COM-Poisson) using the generalized bivariate Poisson distribution and the probability generating functions of the follow distributions: bivariate bernoulli, bivariate Poisson, bivariate geometric and bivariate binomial. By examining this paper we have shown that this bivariate function is constant and it double series is divergent, when it should have been 1. To overcome this deadlock, we propose a new bivariate Conway-Maxwell-Poisson distribution which is definetely a probability distribution based on the crossing method, method highlighted by Elion et al. in 2016 and revisited by Batsindila et al. and Mandangui et al. in 2019. And this is the purpose of this paper. To this bivariate distribution is attached two generalized linear models (GLM) whose resolution allows us to highlight, not only the independence between the variables forming the couple, but also the effect of the factors (or predictors) on these variables. The resulting correlation is negative, zero or positive depending on the values of a parameter; in particular for the bivariate Poisson distribution according to Berkhout and Plug. A simulation of data will be given at the end of the article to illustrate the model.
Three Seas Initiative capabilities in terms of diversification of natural gas supply versus Russian Federation foreign policy – a geopolitical approach
Authors: Borówka Aleksy
Published: September 2020

The aim of the article is to determine potential strategic directions of development of the Three Seas initiative so as to ensure that it becomes an effective geopolitical system capable of the diversification of current natural gas sourcing towards non-Russian sources. The Russian Federation bases its geostrategic approach to foreign policy on controlling geopolitical pivots, and endeavors to regain lost influence spheres due to the collapse of the Soviet Union. As a monopolist in terms of natural gas supply to Central-East European countries, the Russian Federation has strengthened its position by having reach a set of geostrategic goals within the years of 2008-2018. The threat of using natural gas supply shortage as an instrument of foreign policy is one of the biggest challenge for Central-East European countries. The Three Seas Initiative is a popular international policy concept in Central-East Europe. However, its capabilities in terms of diversification of natural gas supply are limited because of the control of geopolitical pivots by the Russian Federation. The article indicates a set of challenges for diverting current natural gas supply, and proposes a set of strategic directions for developing the Three Seas Initiative.
Organizational preparation of central public administration bodies to manage the implementation of defense tasks. Part I. Characteristics of defense tasks carried out by the supreme government administration bodies, selected issues
Authors: Kitler Waldemar
Published: September 2020

This article constitutes the first part of the research report on the organizational preparation of the supreme bodies of government administration, specifically the administrative offices serving them for the management of defense tasks. This part is devoted to the characteristics of the concept and scope of defense tasks, their objective and subjective approaches in the context of the Polish law in force, the content of strategic documents, and planning practice. The awareness of the enormity of tasks in the matter in question and the responsibility for their implementation that rests on the Council of Ministers, Prime Minister, and ministers in charge of the leading departments of government administration will provide the basis for the assessment of the current state of the organization. The evaluation will be performed in terms of the liability of the government administration for defense issues at the central administration level to determine the causes and necessary corrective actions and even construction ones in the absence of appropriate solutions. The scope of defense tasks is extensive and concerns, among others, strengthening the defense of the state, preparing the population and public property for the wartime, and opposing external threats to the state, armed aggression, and fulfillment of allied obligations. Thus, the legislator of the constitutional system and the ordinary legislator entrusted tasks to all authorities and government administration bodies and other state bodies and institutions, local government bodies, entrepreneurs, and other organizational units, social organizations, as well as citizens of the Polish state. These tasks have been specified in executive acts to the Acts and cover critical areas of state activity and almost all government administration departments and areas of activity of local governments. The supreme bodies of government administration play a key role in this respect. The Council of Ministers, headed by the Prime Minister, has the constitutional role of combining the complex defense activities on a national scale in unity. In contrast, ministers – heads of government administration departments should implement the defense policy in the administration departments entrusted to them.
The press officer in conditions of military and police operations
Authors: Konieczny Marcin Krzysztof
Published: September 2020

The article presents the characteristics of the service of a press officer of the Armed Forces and the Police. The article discusses the role of press spokesmen as a media liaison in the field of information, responsible for creating an image and shaping the relations of the uniformed formation represented with the media. The role of the Military Public Communication Service in shaping the information policy and the image of the Armed Forces is also presented. Furthermore, the role of police spokesmen, who play a particular role in shaping a positive image of the police force and overall public security, is presented.
Small sea, big problems: chances and challenges of military security in Baltic region
Authors: Piekarski Michał
Published: September 2020

The article aims to analyze the chances and challenges related to the military security of states surrounding the Baltic Sea. Notably, the problem of the protection of maritime traffic and other sea-related economic activities shall be described. Particular attention shall be given to possible scenarios of “hybrid warfare.” Based on possible threats characteristics, several aspects of changes in organizations and ways of employment of naval forces, border, and coast guard forces and special operations forces.
Immediate decontamination
Authors: Harmata Władysław
Published: September 2020

The article is devoted to a vital issue for the Polish Armed Forces, namely to the containment and elimination of contaminations. The main factors which are likely to cause the direct or indirect release of hazardous substances and the emergence of contaminations in the territory of the Republic of Poland (RP) include military operations, disasters and technical failures in industrial facilities, as well as terror-ism. The containment and elimination of contamination is an element of the WMD defense system, in which the combat capability of the army’s troops, equipment and military technology is restored after a contamination. The most important element of the system is the immediate elimination of contamination, as it can affect the health, and often also the life, of the contaminated. The doctrinal document DD/3.8(A) contains the main principles for immediate containment, the main one being “as soon as possible”. It is important to be aware that the so-called insulating protective clothing does not provide adequate protection for the skin and uniforms. At the same time, it can be a source of secondary contamination. Technical equipment comprising individual packages will suffice, but the Polish Armed Forces should acquire one IPLS-type decontamination package with pharmacological agents and a new skin disinfectant. Such solutions are preferred in NATO armies.