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Foreign Direct Investment, Financial Development and Economic Growth
Authors: Eryigit Kadir Y. , Eryigit Sibel Bali
Published: May 2015

This chapter discusses the effects of financial development on relationships between FDI and economic growth within the framework of the relevant literature, and researches empirically the current situation in Turkey. To that end, analysis is conducted through the use of Johansen et al. (2000) cointegration method, based on the quarterly data for the period between 1989 and 2011. To the authors' knowledge, there are no studies assessing the complementary relationship between FDI and financial development in the relevant literature in Turkey. According to the results, financial development and FDI affect economic growth positively, and financial system makes important contributions to the positive effect of FDI on economic growth.
Globalization, Financial Development and Income Inequality
Authors: Bahtiyar Görkem
Published: May 2015

Globalization, as a concept has three main aspects: economic, political and social. Economic globalization in general, refers to the liberalization of trade between countries and increasing mobility of factors. In the case of factor mobility, capital flows come to the fore. Increasing capital mobility in the form of foreign direct investment and more importantly, portfolio investments, apart from causing a new international division of labour among regions of the world, also have important effects on the financialization phenomenon, changes in income distribution and changing institutional structures. Developments in information-telecommunication technologies, changing patterns in intellectual sphere, as well as in political and economic institutions especially after the mid-1970s play a role in the rise of financial globalization. Financial liberalization has been celebrated since McKinnon (1973)-Shaw (1973), but the Great Recession sparked doubts on the ability of unchecked financial development on providing a solid and fair foundation of economic development.
Enhancing the Competitive Advantage of Libraries through Social Media Marketing
Authors: Kwanya Tom , Stilwell Christine
Published: May 2015

The available evidence reveals that although librarians have made good progress in adapting library services and products to current realities, usage of libraries remains low. This situation has been attributed partly to the poor marketing of library services to actual and potential users. Therefore, the library services delivered using shoestring budgets are barely used, occasioning great “losses” to the libraries and their communities. Social media marketing offers a unique opportunity for libraries to increase their visibility and usage by taking services and products to the platforms where their actual and potential users already “hang out.” Many libraries in Africa are experimenting with diverse social media marketing tools in an ad hoc manner with mixed results. This chapter is a practical guide that libraries can use to enhance their competitive advantage through social media marketing. It offers step-by-step action plans and tips on social media marketing for African libraries.
Social Media Application and the Library
Authors: Adekunle P. Adesola , Olla Grace Omolara
Published: May 2015

The chapter discusses the emerging social media and its impact on libraries and information professionals. The chapter reveals that because of the fluidity and convenience of these tools, users all over the world have embraced their usages, gingering libraries and information professionals to adopt them or become irrelevant. The authors highlight how libraries can use these tools, the advantages inherent in using them, and possible challenges that may crop up with their use. The chapter concludes by recommending the inclusion of these tools in library plans, policies, and work schedule of library staff.
Application of Web 2.0 Tools in Libraries in Africa
Authors: Kwanya Tom , Stilwell Christine
Published: May 2015

The emergence of Web 2.0, the read/write social web, has prompted a momentous change in the way library users seek information, communicate, and collaborate. This trend is affecting the usability and relevance of libraries as the epicentres of information and knowledge. It is essential, therefore, that libraries adopt this technology to fit their services and products as closely as possible to the emerging lifestyles of the users. The application of Web 2.0 tools to conceptualise and deliver library services in developed countries is widely documented. In Africa, however, literature on this subject remains scanty. The authors conducted a reality check of the current status of the application of Web 2.0 tools in libraries, assessed the current impact of Web 2.0 on library services, identified the challenges African libraries face while adopting Web 2.0, and proposed ways to use Web 2.0 tools effectively in libraries in Africa.
Usage of Facebook by Library and Information Science Female Undergraduate Students in Selected Nigerian Universities
Authors: Babatunde Justina B. , Tella Adeyinka
Published: May 2015

The chapter examines Facebook usage among female undergraduate students of library and information science. Through a survey approach, the study drew on 154 female undergraduate Library and Information Science students from four universities. Questionnaire was used to gather data. Four research questions were developed and answered. The results revealed that the majority of the respondents (female undergraduates) use Facebook on a daily basis. Female undergraduates use Facebook to socialize, connect, and chat with friends, making it the highest purpose of using Facebook. While majority of female students use Facebook on a daily basis, the negative aspects of it were also revealed, including consumption of ones' precious time; the time they should use for other productive academic work is being channeled to Facebook, thereby making Facebook time consuming. Finally, erratic power supply was identified as the major problem of using Facebook by female LIS undergraduate students.
Libraries at the Crossroads
Authors: Akakandelwa Akakandelwa
Published: May 2015

This chapter discusses the various ethical challenges librarians face as they provide library services through the use of social networking technologies. Specifically, the chapter identifies the major ethical issues being encountered by librarians in the use of social media, the implications to professional practice, and the mitigation strategies that can be used to address these issues. The first section is a brief introduction to social networking tools and their uses in the provision of library services. It also discusses the benefits of adoption of social media in libraries. The second section discusses the major ethical challenges being faced by libraries as they integrate social media in their outreach programmes. The third section discusses implications of use of social media in the provision of library services and attempts to recommend measures and practices librarians should undertake to ensure ethical use of social media in their operations. The fourth section is a conclusion to the chapter.
New Product Development and the Challenges of Internationalization
Authors: Moreira António , Freitas da Silva Pedro Miguel
Published: May 2015

The internationalization of firms has reached levels never seen before. As a consequence and in order to face the new competitive challenges of globalized markets, industrial small and medium-sized enterprises must be able to adapt to new organizational approaches, to innovate and to further develop their networks. Based on a case study, this chapter reviews the literature on internationalization and networks and addresses a less researched topic of supplier-clients relationships in the value chain referring to the importance of the networks, resources and collaborative new product development on the internationalization process of firms. The case reports a successful ex-small technical textile company that leveraged its competitive strategy based on technology-based paths and is thriving in both domestic and international markets.
Exploring Entrepreneurship and Innovation Scenarios in a Portuguese Hospitality Group
Authors: Carvalho Luísa Cagica
Published: May 2015

Innovation and entrepreneurship are important topics associated with management studies. Research into the hospitality companies, especially within the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation, continue little studied mainly with respect to the development of empirical studies applied to these companies. The aim of this study is to understand the innovation and entrepreneurship process in hospitality companies using a theoretical model proposed by Timmons. To achieve the objective of this study, the empirical part uses a case study methodology applied to hospitality Portuguese group. The intent of the present study is to give some solid contributions to literature on this subject, and provide some contributions to support future studies about innovation and entrepreneurship process in hospitality companies. The theoretical model used considers different dimensions to study entrepreneurship and innovation, such as, search and identification of opportunities, people and resources, and their influence on entrepreneurial activity. This chapter provides important clues about the importance of human resources and financial resources to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in hospitality companies.
Start-Ups and Spin-Offs in Biotechnology Sector in Poland
Authors: Białek-Jaworska Anna , Gabryelczyk Renata
Published: May 2015

This chapter concerns the subject of research-developmental activity of biotech spin-offs in Poland with particular reference to their strategy, determinants of their development and determinants of their financial standing. In the chapter, the authors analyse the determinants of biotech spin-offs and start-ups development in Poland in the light of the research commercialisation cooperation on the universities-business line. The literature overview contains the definition of a process for the commercialisation of the results of research and development (R&D) activity and components of companies' business models. The chapter defines key activities in the development of business models in the context of the commercialisation process and the life cycle of the company, especially at the start up and early stage. Quality-quantitative analysis includes the business models of seven biotechnology spin-offs traded on the alternative market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange, especially the structure of their intellectual capital, R&D expenses in relation to received subsides and grants, third-party shares in start up equity, and the ability to realise the “Go Global” strategy.
Innovation in Higher Education
Authors: Gallardo-Vázquez Dolores , Sánchez-Hernández M. Isabel , Pajuelo-Moreno M. Luisa
Published: May 2015

The issue of Corporate Social Responsibility has received increasing attention over the last few years. Organizations are introducing socially responsible practices in their strategies in order to be more competitive. At the same time, universities are also aware of the importance of the triple organizational vision (economic, social and environmental) and they are making a lot of actions to improve their performance. In this chapter, the authors state that innovation in Higher Education is an important fact and express the experience of innovation from socially responsible universities. These entities have to know their current state and the future demands from the different stakeholders with the intention of satisfy them. This chapter studies how to drive innovation and how to structure it at the university context, how to inform about University Social Responsibility and, finally, the benefits for socially responsible universities. Finally, in this chapter the authors link three important topics today: Corporate Social Responsibility, Universities, and Innovation. As a result, they propose a set of aspects in which Universities could innovate by improving their social responsibility.
Can an Innovation Oriented Vision Statement Really Trigger Innovation in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises?
Authors: Eryılmaz Mehmet Eymen , Bektaş Olcay
Published: May 2015

In literature, it is claimed by some studies that the content of a vision statement can be a tool to reach some desired individual and organizational level results. The importance of various types of innovation for organizations has been supported by many empirical studies. Therefore, this study investigates the effect of a vision statement's content on the amount of innovation in Turkish small and medium sized enterprises. With this aim, first this chapter briefly reviews the literature on vision statements and innovation, followed by the methodology and findings. The chapter ends with future directions and conclusions, which include the originalities and limitations of this study.
Organizational Innovation beyond Technology
Authors: Sánchez-Hernández M. Isabel
Published: May 2015

This chapter illustrates internal market orientation's philosophy (IMO) and the innovative Internal Marketing practices in competitive firms. The chapter begins with an explanation of the field of innovation in services going beyond technology to IMO research topics. A brief history of Internal Marketing (IM) and main literature contributions are provided. After that, the focus turns to the empirical evaluation of IMO's dimensions. The analysis is undertaken with data from a survey in Spanish and Portuguese knowledge intensive business services (KIBs). An exploratory factor analysis was performed and eight factors have been extracted from the data set via principal components analysis: Efforts to create a good place to work, Focus on competencies, Dissemination, Awareness of labour market conditions, Focus on individual training and development, Feed-Back communication, Managing the moments of truth, and Internal market research. The chapter concludes with some reflections and suggestions for managers and future research directions are also highlighted.
Citizen Relationship and Grievance Management System (CiR&GMS) through Multi-Channel Access for e-Government Services
Authors: Rao Velamala Ranga
Published: May 2015

Citizens are demanding greater access to interaction with government through their preferred channels or devices. The private sector uses different channels for their services, citizens except same level of services from the public sector. Therefore public sector needs to focus on creating multiple delivery channels (Traditional such as face to face, Telephone and Modern channels such as Website, E-mail, SMS), so that citizens can have ‘channels of choice', depending on specific needs, demands and preferences in order to increase citizens' participation and satisfaction. For this reason, the paper's purpose is 1) To understand multi-channel architecture, Integration, Management and its Strengths & Weakness 2) To develop a frame work for Citizen Relationship and Grievance Management System (CiR&GMS) for a single view 3) By applying proposed framework, To identify what types of channels are providing to access public services at National, State and Local level governments in India as a case study 4) To find out challenges and issues in implementation of multi-channel service delivery. The key findings of the case study are: a) There is no declining in providing traditional channels after introducing modern channels b) Many departments are offering mixed channels c) Usage of Mobile/SMS, Social media and Wi-Fi hotspots based channels are in initial stage d) t-Government channel is not yet initiated in any department e) Multi-channel integration and management is not yet initiated by many departments, these departments are managed channels as separate silos. The proposed framework may provide some guidance to the decision and policy makers in the public sector. However, such initiatives have many challenges to the developing countries like India.
Factors Influencing E-Portfolio Use and Students' Approaches to Learning in Higher Education
Authors: Sánchez Andrea Ximena Castaño , Soto Ángel Pío González , González José Miguel Jiménez
Published: May 2015

The aim of this study is to analyze the factors influencing eportfolio use in higher education and its implication on students' learning. These relationships are investigated under different stimulated conditions that have offered the potential for more understanding of the influencing factors in the investigated context. University students (N=56) attending the grades of Pedagogy (N=25) and Nursing (N=31) filled in two questionnaires at the end of the lesson of the course: The Revised SPQ-2F Study Process Questionnaire and AEQ Assessment Experience Questionnaire were used to measure the approaches to learning and perceptions of the assessment practice. First questionnaire was concerned the students' approaches towards their own learning. Second questionnaire covered general perceptions of assessment demands including the eportfolio assessment. The results showed positive relationship of the use of eportfolio activities with feedback, the training with eportfolios and the positive influence on student teachers' deep approaches to learning.
Supply Chain Inventory Coordination under Uncertain Demand via Combining Monte Carlo Simulation and Fitness Inheritance PSO
Authors: Cao Heting , Zuo Xingquan
Published: May 2015

Supply chain coordination consists of multiple aspects, among which inventory coordination is the most widely used in practice. Inventory coordination is challenging due to the uncertainty of customers' demand. Existing researches typically assume that the demand is either a deterministic constant or a stochastic variable following a known distribution function. However, the former cannot reflect the practical costumers' demand, and the later make the model inaccurate when the demand distribution is ambiguous or highly variable. In this paper, the authors propose a Monte Carlo simulation model of such problem, which can mimic the inventory changing procedure of a supply chain with uncertain demand following an arbitrary distribution function. Then, a PSO is combined with the simulation model to achieve a coordination decision scheme to minimize the total inventory cost. Experiments show that their approach is able to produce a high quality solution within a short computational time and outperforms comparative approaches.
A Local Best Particle Swarm Optimization Based on Crown Jewel Defense Strategy
Authors: Zhou Jiarui , Yang Junshan , Lin Ling , Zhu Zexuan , Ji Zhen
Published: May 2015

Particle swarm optimization (PSO) is a swarm intelligence algorithm well known for its simplicity and high efficiency on various optimization problems. Conventional PSO suffers from premature convergence due to the rapid convergence speed and lack of population diversity. PSO is easy to get trapped in local optimal, which largely deteriorates its performance. It is natural to detect stagnation during the optimization, and reactivate the swarm to search towards the global optimum. In this work the authors impose the reflecting bound-handling scheme and von Neumann topology on PSO to increase the population diversity. A novel Crown Jewel Defense (CJD) strategy is also introduced to restart the swarm when it is trapped in a local optimal. The resultant algorithm named LCJDPSO-rfl is tested on a group of unimodal and multimodal benchmark functions with rotation and shifting, and compared with other state-of-the-art PSO variants. The experimental results demonstrate stability and efficiency of LCJDPSO-rfl on most of the functions.
Deflection Evaluation of Thermoactivated Nickel-Titanium Archwires after Heat Treatment on their Distal Ends
Authors: Tonetto Mateus Rodrigues , Borges Alvaro Henrique , de Jesus Tavarez Rudys Rodolfo , de Araújo Gurgel Júlio , Filho Etevaldo Matos Maia , Bandeca Matheus Coelho , Bramante Fausto Silva , da Fonseca Francisco Machado , Pinzan-Vercelino Célia Regina Maio
Published: May 2015

Objective

This study evaluated in vitro the mechanical changes of 0.018” (0.45 mm) and 0.016 × 0.022” (0.40 × 0.55 mm) thermoactivated nickel-titanium archwires subjected to heat treatment on their distal ends.

Materials and methods

Ten archwires in diameters 0.018” and 0.016 × 0.022” by different manufacturers Ormco, Morelli, Orthometric and Unitek were tested. Each tested archwire had an experimental side, submitted to heat treatment, and an annealing-free control. Tests for load/deflection were performed using a universal testing machine, with temperature control in the austenitic transformation phase through temperaturecontrolled chamber. The variables showed normal distribution (Kolmogorov-Smirnov), the t-student test was applied in order to observe the difference between the experimental and control groups. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05.

Results

There were no statistically significant differences between the groups.

Conclusion

Heat treatment carried out in the region corresponding to the first molar distal region on thermoactivated nickel-titanium archwires did not influence the load/deflection values in adjacent portion.

How to cite this article

Bramante FS, da Fonseca Junior FM, Pinzan-Vercelino CRM, de Araújo Gurgel J, de Jesus Tavarez RR, Filho EMM, Tonetto MR, Borges AH, Bandéca MC. Deflection Evaluation of Thermoactivated Nickel-Titanium Archwires after Heat Treatment on their Distal Ends. J Contemp Dent Pract 2015;16(2):91-95.
Serum and Saliva MMP-3 in Patients with OLP and Oral SCC
Authors: Mirzaii-Dizgah Iraj , Agha-Hosseini Farzaneh , Mahboobi Nima , Shirazian Shiva , Harirchi Iraj
Published: May 2015

Background

Matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3) plays a key role in development of cancer. The purpose of this study was to assess MMP-3 in the serum and saliva of patients with oral lichen planus (OLP) and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).

Materials and methods

Thirty patients with OLP (8 reticular and 22 erosive forms), and 20 patients with OSCC (6 in low stage and 14 in advanced stage), were enrolled in this study, conducted at the Cancer Department, Clinic of Oral Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences. The serum and saliva MMP-3 was assayed by ELISA method. Statistical analysis of the Student's t-test, ANOVA and Pearson correlation coefficient was performed. The mean saliva and serum levels of MMP-3 were significantly higher in patients with OSCC compared with OLP.

Results

The serum and saliva MMP-3 concentrations increased from reticular form of OLP to erosive form of OLP, and increased further to low stage of OSCC and advanced stage of OSCC. Serum MMP-3 correlated significantly with unstimulated (r = 0.310, p = 0.038) and stimulated (r = 0.365, p < 0.026) saliva MMP-3.

Conclusion

Serum and saliva MMP-3 levels appear associated with OLP and OSCC.

How to cite this article

Agha-Hosseini F, Mirzaii-Dizgah I, Mahboobi N, Shirazian S, Harirchi I. Serum and Saliva MMP-3 in Patients with OLP and Oral SCC. J Contemp Dent Pract 2015;16(2):107-111.
From direct to trunk-and-feeder public transport services in the Urban South: Territorial implications
Authors: Salazar Ferro Pablo , Behrens Roger
Published: May 2015

In the Global South, many ongoing public transport improvement initiatives are based on a complete restructuring of the existing system. More often than not, plans call for an eventual absorption of incumbent operators into a new “formal” system or for a more radical eradication. These operators are often considered by city authorities to be the cause of inefficient transport systems. When implementing bus-rapid-transit-based plans, public transport improvement initiatives typically propose the transformation of paratransit-based direct services into feeder-trunk-distributor models that introduce new “formal” and “modern” modes. The move from direct services to feeder-trunk-distributor services can, however, have significant implications for travel patterns within the urban territory. Formal feeder-trunk-distributor public transport systems are more rigid than the paratransit-based model they are meant to replace. Some areas of cities in the Global South, generally located in peripheral zones, are growing and changing rapidly, and as such they ideally require a public transport system that is flexible and demand-responsive to fulfill their residents’ basic access needs. With the introduction of formal-only trunk-and-feeder schemes, some of these benefits of paratransit services are lost. Without disregarding the need for paratransit upgrade in terms of operations and business practices, it is argued that complementarity between formal and paratransit services is possible within a feeder-trunk-distributor model. Such complementarity should eventually lead to more equitable and sustainable public transport systems in cities that are changing fast and where the development of paratransit operators has, in one way or another, contributed to the inclusion of the poorest sectors of society in the city.
Large urban freight traffic generators: Opportunities for city logistics initiatives
Authors: Jaller Miguel , Wang Xiaokun (Cara) , Holguin-Veras Jose
Published: May 2015

This paper develops procedures to identify and quantify the role played by large urban freight traffic generators as contributors of truck traffic in metropolitan areas. Although ports, container terminals, and other industrial sites are usually associated with large generations of truck trips, they only represent a small proportion of the total trips produced and attracted in large metropolitan areas. This paper analyzes the importance of other facilities such as ordinary businesses or buildings that individually or collectively (clusters) generate a large proportion of truck traffic. The paper discusses the opportunities of these large traffic generators for city logistics initiatives. In addition, the paper introduces two effective and complementary procedures to identify these generators using freight trip generation models estimated by the authors.
"World Orders Old and New", "The New Geopolitics of Central Asia and its Borderlands" and "Creating News States in Central Asia"
Authors: Editor The
Published: May 2015

Mongolian Journal of International Affairs Vol.2 1995: 86-90
The New World Order in the Post-Communist Period
Authors: Bayarkhuu D
Published: May 2015

Mongolian Journal of International Affairs Vol.3 1996: 12-16
China in the Next Century
Authors: Goodman David SG
Published: May 2015

Mongolian Journal of International Affairs Vol.3 1996: 17-34
Mongolia’s New Constitutional Regime: Institutional Tensions and Political Consequences
Authors: Hulan H
Published: May 2015

Mongolian Journal of International Affairs Vol.3 1996: 35-42
American Sensitivity toward Mongolia
Authors: Quester GH
Published: May 2015

Mongolian Journal of International Affairs Vol.3 1996: 56-62
Fundamentals of the Military Doctrine of Mongolia
Authors: Editor The
Published: May 2015

Mongolian Journal of International Affairs Vol.3 1996: 73-83
A revision of ligule and labium in Isoëtes
Authors: Goswami H. K.
Published: May 2015

The developmental aspects of ligule, labium and sporangium are studied and differences in structure and function are mentioned. This paper also revises the conventional position of ligule and labium in Isoëtes.
Some aspects of the phenology of rice-field weeds
Authors: Datta S. C. , Banerjee A. K.
Published: May 2015

On the basis of their life-span, rice-field weeds may be classified as annuals and perennials; the latter forms a low percentage (24.7) and the former a high one (75.3). The largest number of perennials, however, are contributed by the Gramineae. The maximum flowering of weeds (40.4 per cent) takes place in the period ranging from the monsoon, to the post-monsoon. Though not as high as this value, significant proportions of flowering occur in the season from the pre-monsoon to monsoon (11.8 per cent), from the monsoon to the winter via the post-monsoon (9.9 per cent) and monsoon alone (9.3 per cent). In the seasonal category of flowering, the Gramineae also constitutes a great bulk of the weeds. The highest fruiting percentage of weeds (31.0) is found in the seasonal phase extending from .the monsoon to the winter through the post-monsoon. This is followed by the regime from the, monsoon to the post-monsoon (26.1 per cent) and the time from the post-monsoon to the winter (11.2 per cent). In the seasonal category of fruiting, the Gramineae too contain a high number of weeds. Whether by single method (fruit and seed) or dual method of reproduction (rhizome, tuber, etc. in addition to fruit and seed), the Gramineae finds a prominent place in the list of perennial species and the Cyperaceae among the annuals. The implications of the above findings are discussed.
The morphology of the stigma surface of Petunia hybrida hort. superbissima as seen in scanning electron microscopy
Authors: Muszyński S. , Kocoń J. , Guzowski W. , Bieguński I.
Published: May 2015

The ultrastructure of stigma surface in allotetraploid petunias was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy. The stigma forms a bilobed structure with. a distinct central depression. The stigma surface is covered with numerous. papillate hairs of ununiform sizes and shapes.
La réforme proposée du régime québécois de l’adoption et le rejet des parentés plurielles
Authors: Ouellette Françoise-Romaine , Lavallée Carmen
Published: May 2015

Cet article porte sur le projet controversé d’introduire une forme d’adoption additive dans le Code civil du Québec. Après avoir constaté les limites du droit québécois, aujourd’hui confronté à diverses configurations familiales qui s’écartent du modèle conjugal traditionnel, les auteures examinent trois propositions de lois (présentées en 2007, 2012 et 2013) qui ont jalonné le processus de réforme de l’adoption amorcé en 2006.

L’article vise à démontrer que d’une proposition à l’autre, les motifs justifiant de préserver la filiation d’origine de certains enfants adoptés semblent avoir été oubliés ou écartés. En effet, dans la recherche de l’intérêt de l’enfant adopté, l’enjeu identitaire prévaudrait désormais sur celui de ses liens d’appartenance familiale. Ce parcours analytique met en lumière la résistance du législateur à reconnaître la pluriparenté, même lorsqu’elle existe déjà dans les faits. Il démontre également qu’au-delà d’une réforme de l’adoption, c’est toute la filiation qui fait actuellement l’objet d’un travail implicite de redéfinition.
Knowledge and professional practice on conservation of vaccines
Authors: Almeida Malena , Araújo Telma Maria Evangelista , Nunes Benevina Maria Vilar Teixeira , Moura Maria Eliete Batista , Martins Maria do Carmo de Carvalho e
Published: May 2015

Objetivo: Avaliar conhecimentos e práticas adotadas para conservação de imunobiológicos por profissionais de salas de vacina no Piauí. Método: Estudo desenvolvido nas 23 salas de vacina de 14 municípios. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas, observação e análise documental. Foram realizadas análises univariadas. Resultados: Nas 23 salas de vacinas visitadas, 86,2% dos profissionais eram técnico/auxiliar de enfermagem,93,1% receberam treinamento em vacinação, 62,1% tinham até cinco anos de trabalho em sala de vacina. A maioria (69%) apresentou conhecimento “Regular” e prática “Inadequada” (65,5%). O conhecimento “Inadequado” foi observado naqueles com maior tempo de formado (17,4 anos) e um maior tempo de sala de vacina (7 anos). Em contrapartida a prática classificada como “Regular” foi observada entre os que tinham maior tempo de trabalho em sala de vacina (8,3 anos). Conclusão: É importância investir na capacitação desses profissionais, uma vez que o conhecimento e a prática não foram considerados satisfatórios.
Contextual analysis of care for leprosy patients in primary health care
Authors: Costa Pinheiro Mônica Gisele
Published: May 2015

Objetivo: Analisar os aspectos contextuais que influenciam a atuação do enfermeiro na Atenção Primária à Saúde frente aos portadores de hanseníase. Método: O presente trabalho refere-se a um ensaio analítico fundamentado no referencial teórico da análise contextual, como fonte de significado e de conhecimento, no qual os níveis contextuais são divididos em quatro camadas interativas: contexto imediato, contexto específico, contexto geral e metacontexto.  Resultados: Os níveis contextuais foram apresentados nos seguintes temas: ações do enfermeiro na Atenção Primária à Saúde frente ao portador de hanseníase (contexto imediato); atuação do enfermeiro no escopo da atenção primária à saúde (contexto específico); crenças, mitos e receios que perpassam pela hanseníase (contexto geral); e as políticas que subsidiam o atendimento ao portador de hanseníase (metacontexto). Conclusão: Compreendeu-se melhor o fenômeno estudado, identificando que as ações de enfermagem voltadas para o objeto de estudo proposto permeiam as camadas interativas do contexto.
Conditions of child health stricken by cerebral palsy in Family Health Strategy
Authors: Xavier Christiane Lopes , Brito José Nazareno Pearce de Oliveira , Moura Maria Eliete Batista , Abreu Benedita Andrade Leal de , Brito Elyrose de Sousa
Published: May 2015

Objetivo: Investigar as condições de saúde das crianças com paralisia cerebral acompanhadas na Estratégia Saúde da Família. Método: Pesquisa descritiva, exploratória e transversal, realizada com 13 crianças de 1 a 12 anos de idade. Através de visitas domiciliares investigando condições socioeconômicas e de saúde, exame físico de sinais vitais, avaliação pneumofuncional e testes do sistema de classificação da função motora grossa. Resultados: A maioria das crianças possui renda familiar de até 2 salários mínimos, são beneficiadas pelo Instituto Nacional de Seguridade Social, utilizam os serviços do Sistema Único de Saúde. Apresentaram ainda função respiratória inalterada, crescimento pondo-estrutural adequado para idade, predomínio da quadriparesia espástica, uso de medicação anticonvulsivante, problemas respiratórios no último ano como gripe e pneumonia. Conclusão: Observou-se que quanto maior o comprometimento motor mais comorbidades desenvolvidas. As crianças com paralisia cerebral acompanhadas pela Estratégia Saúde da Família em Teresina-PI encontram-se em condições de saúde adequada.
Knowledge of nursing students about drugs and drug control policies
Authors: Castelo Branco Fernanda Matos Fernandes , Monteiro Claudete Ferreira de Souza , De Vargas Divane
Published: May 2015

Objetivo: Descrever o conhecimento dos graduandos de enfermagem sobre as drogas e sobre as políticas de enfrentamento às drogas. Método: Estudo descritivo com abordagem qualitativa, no qual se aplicou a metodologia da pesquisa-ação. Realizado em um Centro Universitário com dezessete graduando de enfermagem. Resultados: Resultados emergentes na fala evidenciaram um conhecimento empírico e generalista construído a partir de informações oriundas da mídia ou próprias do senso comum, desprovido de bases científicas e afastado das atuais politicas públicas que abordam esta problemática. Conclusão: Estudo mostra a necessidade de intervenção ainda na fase acadêmica para melhor atuação profissional. Descritores: Desenvolvimento de pessoal, Drogas ilícitas, Estudantes de enfermagem.
Quality indicators in support of intravenous therapy in a university hospital: a contribution of nursing
Authors: Barbosa Maria Teresa de Souza Rosa , Alves Valdecyr Herdy , Rodrigues Diego Pereira , Branco Maria Bertilla Lutterbach Riker , Souza Rosângela de Mattos Pereira de , Bonazzi Vera Cristina Augusta Marques
Published: May 2015

Objetivos: compreender os indicadores de qualidade da assistência de terapia intravenosa na unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal de um hospital universitário. Métodos: estudo descritivo não experimental, com abordagem quantitativa na UTI Neonatal de um Hospital Universitário, por intermédio de um questionário sistematizado sobre o protocolo da assistência intravenosa: acesso venoso periférico, PICC e cateter umbilical. Foi realizado tratamento estatístico, onde os dados foram agrupados e processados no programa Microsoft Office - Excel e apresentados através de tabelas. O estudo obteve a aprovação do CEP do HUAP/UFF sob Protocolo nº 01660412.9.0000.5243. Resultados: na análise dos dados, os resultados mostraram uma maior necessidade de capacitação técnica e manutenção dos acessos do cateter venosos periférico, PICC, E cateter umbilical. Conclusão: assim, o profissional de saúde deve facilitar e promover a segurança do paciente em prol do seu bem estar e qualidade de vida, evitando os riscos e efeitos adversos.Descritores: Unidades de terapia intensiva, Segurança do paciente, Cuidados de enfermagem, Enfermagem.
Center for family health support: team performance at the family health strategy
Authors: Santana Jancelice Santos , Azevedo Thiana Lícia , Reichert Altamira da Silva , Medeiros Ana Lúcia , Soares Maria Júlia Guimarães Oliveira
Published: May 2015

Objetivo: analisar a atuação das equipes do NASF junto as Equipes de Saúde da Família e identificar potencialidades para melhoria do processo de trabalho do NASF dentro do município de Cabedelo, Paraíba, Brasil. Método: realizou-se estudo exploratório, descritivo com abordagem qualitativa. Resultados: os dados foram coletados a partir de um questionário aplicado a 19 enfermeiros que atuam na ESF. Conclusão: destacou-se a necessidade de fortalecer o processo de trabalho do NASF junto a Estratégia de Saúde da Família, construindo uma ação de interação entre trabalhadores e os usuários, a fim de superar os desafios no processo de trabalho em equipe e buscar alcançar uma melhor assistência coletiva em saúde. Descritores: Estratégia saúde da família, Atenção básica, Gestão dos serviços de saúde.
Social representations of nursing teens on breastfeeding
Authors: Mazza Verônica de Azevedo , Silva Daniel Ignacio da , Gonçalves Juliana Bertolin , Mantovani Maria de Fátima , Tararthuch Rafaela Zilli Palmeiro
Published: May 2015

Objetivo: conhecer as representações sociais das nutrizes adolescentes sobre amamentação. Métodos: Estudo descritivo qualitativo embasado na teoria das representações sociais, realizado em três Unidades de Saúde da Família de um município do Estado do Paraná. Foram entrevistadas nove nutrizes adolescentes por meio de entrevista semi-estruturada, sendo os dados analisados por análise temática. Resultados: Emergiram dos dados as categorias: Experiência da família como apoio para a amamentação e Amamentação como uma obrigação. Os dados explicitaram que as nutrizes adolescentes ancoram suas representações da amamentação na experiência dos familiares e representam os profissionais de saúde com postura autoritária para a promoção do aleitamento materno. Conclusão: os resultados encontrados podem subsidiar a reorientação da prática profissional de um modelo prescritivo para um cuidado crítico, criativo e dialógico, baseado nos princípios da integralidade e equidade, que abarquem as necessidades de saúde da família e da criança como sujeitos sociais.
Violence against women: aggressors drug users
Authors: Silva Camila Daiane , Gomes Vera Lúcia de Oliveira , Mota Marina Soares , Gomes Giovana Calcagno , Amarijo Cristiane Lopes
Published: May 2015

Objetivo: Delinear o perfil dos agressores usuários de drogas ilícitas, das vítimas e identificar as formas de violência denunciadas na Delegacia de Polícia Especializada no Atendimento às Mulheres. Métodos: Estudo documental, com 195 inquéritos, constantes nos arquivos da DEAM entre outubro de 2011 e março de 2012, referentes à violência contra a mulher, cujos agressores eram usuários de drogas ilícitas. Resultados: A maioria dos agressores eram homens, brancos, entre 16 e 57 anos, ensino fundamental incompleto e além das drogas ilícitas, estavam sob efeito de bebida alcoólica no momento da agressão. As vítimas eram brancas, entre 18 a 84 anos, ensino fundamental completo, cinco possuíam curso superior. A principal forma de violência denunciada foi a física. Conclusão: A magnitude dessa problemática evidencia a necessidade do desenvolvimento de intervenções de apoio às vítimas e de políticas públicas efetivas para que o ciclo de violência seja interrompido.
Perceptions of pregnancy in pregnant adolescents
Authors: Cabral Ana Claúdia de Farias , Araújo Verbena Santos , Braga Luanna Silva , Cordeiro Camila Abrantes , Moraes Marina Nascimento de , Dias Maria Djair
Published: May 2015

Objetivo: Identificar os impactos e percepções da gravidez em gestantes adolescentes de uma Unidade Básica de Saúde da Família no Município de São Vicente do Seridó-PB. Método: Estudo descritivo, exploratório, com abordagem qualitativa subsidiado pela Técnica de Análise do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo, aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética da Universidade Estadual da Paraíba sob protocolo 0312.0.133.000-12. Resultados: Detectou-se as repercussões da gravidez na vida da adolescente, seu impacto nas relações familiares e a representação das consultas pré-natais nesse período. As adolescentes procuraram encarar a gravidez naturalmente, adaptando-se e encarando os impactos causados pela gravidez precoce, demonstrando interesse pelas consultas pré-natais e dispondo em sua maioria, do apoio familiar.  Conclusão: A gravidez precoce trouxe impactos e novas experiências para a vida das gestantes, que necessitam de apoio familiar, do acompanhamento pré-natal e da educação em saúde para melhor enfrentarem essa etapa de vida.Descritores:Saúde da Mulher, Gravidez na Adolescência, Pré-Natal.
Stroke and quality of life: an integrative review
Authors: Canuto Mary Ângela , Nogueira Lídya Tolstenko
Published: May 2015

Objetivo:Investigar os domínios da qualidade de vida mais afetados em sobreviventes de acidente vascular cerebral de acordo com instrumentos específicos de avaliação. Métodos: Trata-se de revisão integrativa nas bases MEDLINE, Lilacs e Cinahl, nas quais foram selecionados sete artigos. Resultados: Os artigos foram agrupados conforme a escala utilizada: na Stroke Impact Scale, os domínios mais afetados foram função física, participação social, emoção. Na Stroke Specific Quality of Life Scale, foram trabalho/produtividade, relações familiares e sociais, modo de pensar, energia, linguagem.Nohealth-related quality of life in stroke patients questionnaire, foram interação ecossocial, intelectual, físico.Conclusão: A qualidade de vida de sobreviventes é prejudicada de forma global e multifacetada. Há necessidade de ampliar as pesquisas com instrumentos específicos de medida, pois estes avaliam domínios de especial interesse, demonstrando um perfil integral das condições funcionais e psicossociais dos sobreviventes, e assim, contribuindo para melhoria da atenção à sua saúde.
Hygiene and mental health: body care in the clinical intervention in a CAPSI
Authors: De Aguiar Júnior Valdinei Santos , De Oliveira Adriana Maria , De Araújo Lília Claúdia Almeida
Published: May 2015

Objetivo: Relatar a experiência da higiene pessoal enquanto aspecto da intervenção clínica de um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial (CAPSi) situado no Município do Rio de Janeiro.  Método: Se trata de um estudo descritivo de relato de experiência que constou de: Primeiro Momento: Foi criada uma oficina com os responsáveis, composta por psicólogos, equipes de enfermagem, farmacêuticos, médicos e equipe de odontologia (os dois últimos como convidados da Unidade Básica). Segundo momento: Identificamos problemas/limitações e a necessidade de criarmos estratégias que sustentasse a participação dos responsáveis às oficinas. Resultados: Evidenciou-se uma baixa adesão dos pais, levando-nos a repensar outras ações mais efetivas. Conclusão: Esperamos que este estudo possa trazer importantes reflexões acerca de estratégias que devemos construir na assistência em saúde mental na atenção básica e contribuir para a prática e crescimento dos trabalhadores e das equipes dos centros de atenção psicossocial infanto-juvenil.
Nursing care to clients with venous ulcers an integrative review of the literature/Assistência de enfermagem ao cliente com úlcera venosa: revisão integrativa da literatura
Authors: Jesus Patrícia Britto , Brandão Euzeli Silva , Silva Carlos Roberto Lyra da
Published: May 2015

Objetivo: Descrever os cuidados de enfermagem recomendados na literatura aos clientes com úlcera venosa. Método: Revisão integrativa da literatura realizada nas bases Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde, Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online e Scientific Eletronic Library Online. Foram selecionados 10 artigos, baseando-se nos critérios de inclusão. Resultados: A análise dos artigos resultou na elaboração de categorias temáticas a importância do enfermeiro na avaliação do cliente com úlcera venosa e estratégias utilizadas no cuidado de clientes com úlceras venosas. A primeira aborda que as ações do enfermeiro vão além da realização de curativos, exigindo a avaliação do cliente em sua integralidade. A segunda descreve o uso de estratégias como a terapia física descongestiva, bota de unna, terapia de baixa potência empregando Light Emiting Diode, crioterapia e sistema de compressão multi-camada alta. Conclusão: A análise dos artigos evidenciou a preocupação em relação à avaliação do cliente em sua integralidade. Apesar da diversidade de tecnologias apresentadas na literatura, evidencia-se a necessidade realizar pesquisas com níveis de evidência significativos, visando a otimização do tempo de cicatrização, prevenção de recidivas, estímulo ao autocuidado e conforto do cliente. Descritores: Enfermagem; úlcera venosa; cuidados de enfermagem.
Aerosol variability, synoptic‐scale processes, and their link to the cloud microphysics over the northeast Pacific during MAGIC
Authors: Painemal David , Minnis Patrick , Nordeen Michele
Published: May 2015

Shipborne aerosol measurements collected from October 2012 to September 2013 along 36 transects between the port of Los Angeles, California (33.7°N, 118.2°), and Honolulu, Hawaii (21.3°N, 157.8°W), during the Marine ARM GPCI (Global Energy and Water Cycle Experiment (GEWEX)‐Cloud System Study (GCSS)‐Pacific Cross‐section Intercomparison) Investigation of Clouds campaign are analyzed to determine the circulation patterns that modulate the synoptic and monthly variability of cloud condensation nuclei (CCN) in the boundary layer. Seasonal changes in CCN are evident, with low magnitudes during autumn/winter, and high CCN during spring/summer accompanied with a characteristic westward decrease. CCN monthly evolution is consistent with satellite‐derived cloud droplet number concentration Nd from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer. One‐point correlation (r) analysis between the 1000 hPa zonal wind time series over a region between 125°W and 135°W, 35°N and 45°N, and the Nd field yields a negative r (up to −0.55) over a domain that covers a zonal extent of at least 20° from the California shoreline, indicating that Nd decreases when the zonal wind intensifies. The negative r expands southwestward as the zonal wind precedes Nd by up to 3 days, suggesting a transport mechanism from the coast of North America mediated by the California low‐coastal jet, which intensifies in summer when the aerosol concentration and Nd reach a maximum. A first assessment of aerosol‐cloud interaction (ACI) is performed by combining CCN and satellite Nd values from the Fifteenth Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite. The CCN‐Nd correlation is 0.66–0.69, and the ACI metric defined as ACI = ∂ln(Nd)/∂ln(CCN) is high at 0.9, similar to other aircraft‐based studies and substantially greater than those inferred from satellites and climate models.