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Programas sócio-torcedores de clubes do futebol brasileiro
Authors: Campos Bruno Peralva Escóssia , Mello José André Villas Boas
Published: November 2020

Objetivo: Pretende-se buscar uma melhor compreensão do comportamento de compra dos programas sócio-torcedores, identificando os atributos de produto projetados como de designação funcional e os de designação emocional nos planos comercializados e entendidos como capazes de induzir a adesão.Método: Através de uma abordagem exploratória e descritiva, identificaram-se na mídia as inovações de captação recentes de maior êxito, analisando-as e avaliando seu impacto. A seguir as experiências de cada plano foram identificadas e foi elaborada uma tabela comparativa para uma melhor compreensão e observação sobre os requisitos projetados por cada organização.Originalidade/Relevância: A intenção é identificar atributos que sejam mais intensamente utilizados pelos clubes, bem como identificar iniciativas mercadológicas lançadas pelas organizações. Este estudo se torna relevante e original à medida que lança um olhar sobre o programa sócio-torcedor.Resultados: Identificou-se que os atributos mais disponibilizados são os descontos em ingressos e descontos em serviços na rede “Por um futebol melhor”, atributos de designação funcional. Observou-se que vários clubes buscam incrementar benefícios de designação emocional em seus programas para elevar a quantidade de associados.Contribuições teóricas/metodológicas: o artigo avança sobre uma reflexão em múltiplas dimensões no que se refere a melhor compreender os produtos desenvolvidos por organizações do futebol, dentre eles o programa sócio-torcedor.
Critérios de avaliação dos serviços prestados pelas academias de ginástica
Authors: Calesco Vinicius Almeida , Both Jorge
Published: November 2020

Objetivo do estudo: Identificar os critérios considerados importantes para o bom desempenho das academias de ginástica, na visão dos clientes e administradores.Metodologia/abordagem: Foi empregada a técnica Delphi a uma amostra constituída por 90 clientes e 30 administradores. Para a análise dos dados foram empregadas a estatística descritiva e análise de conteúdo.Originalidade/Relevância: A pesquisa promove a comparação entre clientes e administradores de academias de ginástica sobre os serviços prestados, proporcionando a análise das perspectivas entre o prestador de serviços e o consumidor.Principais resultados: Foram evidenciados 51 critérios considerados importantes para o bom desempenho de academias. Após a análise de conteúdo foram identificadas quatro dimensões, sendo: Ambiente, Gestão, Marketing e Acessibilidade, representadas pelos indicadores: Estímulo, Estrutura, Limpeza, Planejamento, Atendimento, Administração, Qualificação dos profissionais, Inovação, Comunicação e Estratégia.Contribuições teóricas/metodológicas: Os critérios considerados importantes frente os serviços prestados pelas academias de ginásticas são extremamente amplos, atingindo vários setores da empresa e que demonstram um conflito de perspectivas entre clientes e administradores, o que pode interferir diretamente na estabilidade comercial da academia.
Transformation of the Polish Armed Forces: A perspective on the twentieth anniversary of Poland's membership in the North Atlantic Alliance
Authors: Zieliński Tadeusz
Published: November 2020

This article presents the changes in the Polish Armed Forces during the twenty years of Poland's membership in NATO. Transformational processes of varying intensity and effect involved organisational and technical modernisation and active duty force professionalism. An important aspect was the participation in operations under the NATO flag. Combat experience contributed to significant changes in their functioning, including combat technology and procedures, and provided to achieving interoperability within the NATO. What is more, future changes in Polish Armed Forces will be directly connected with challenges related to engagement of Poland in political, economic and military dimension to NATO.
UWARUNKOWANIA BEZPIECZEŃSTWA POWIETRZNEGO PAŃSTWA W ASPEKCIE MILITARNYCH ZAGROŻEŃ POWIETRZNYCH
Authors: Kulik Tomasz
Published: November 2020

Od wielu lat pojęciu bezpieczeństwa powietrznego państwa towarzyszą kategorie odnoszące się do zagrożeń i poczucia bezpieczeństwa. Tym samym generują one potrzebę oceny stanu, a w tym przypadku akceptowalnego poziomu zapewniającego normalne funkcjonowanie podmiotów użytkujących przestrzeń powietrzną. Jednym z głównych czynników determinujących taki stan rzeczy są militarne zagrożenia powietrzne. To one oddziaływając pośrednio i bezpośrednio na bezpieczeństwo powietrzne - warunkują je. Celem niniejszego artykułu było opisanie zależności i uwarunkowań bezpieczeństwa powietrznego państwa od militarnych zagrożeń powietrznych. W tym celu w pierwszej kolejności omówiono istotę terminu bezpieczeństwa powietrznego państwa. W dalszej części odniesiono się do środowiska bezpieczeństwa powietrznego państwa i sklasyfikowano militarne zagrożenia powietrzne. Następnie dokonano oceny oraz analizy ich wpływu na kształtowanie bezpieczeństwa powietrznego. W końcowym etapie rozważań skupiono się na środkach zapewniających bezpieczeństwo powietrzne państwa, zdolnych do przeciwstawienia się militarnym zagrożeniom powietrznym.
Developing a Business Ecosystem around Autonomous Vehicle Infrastructure in Indiana
Authors: Iyer Ananth V. , Dunlop Steven R. , Singh Anmol Guram , Bhatia Mihir , Rahman Sazzadur
Published: November 2020

INDOT will soon be embarking on infrastructure planning to accommodate autonomous vehicles. This new technology affords the ability to impact economic value creation across the supply chain in Indiana, as well as foster economic development in Indiana to support these emerging technologies. This proposal will be a first cut towards exploring the development of a strategy to realize this potential. Our proposal will consist of two phases. Phase 1: A focus on industry choices and plans that can inform INDOT choices. Phase 2: A focus on INDOT’s internal decision making, risk tolerance, and choices regarding infrastructure projects.
Human Trafficking – Can the German Reform Address the Complexity of the Phenomenon?
Authors: Beck Susanne , Tassis Melina
Published: November 2020

German criminal law regarding human trafficking was reformed in 2016 in order to implement European goals and objectives, for example, the effective cooperation between member states' law enforcement authorities. This article examines the problems connected with the implementation of the reforms from different perspectives. It also takes into account that the laws were also changed to close perceived gaps in the Criminal Code and to simplify the classification of any action linked to human trafficking. Thus, it will show that the phenomenon of human trafficking cannot be addressed by implementing stricter criminal laws alone, since the main causes lie in the poor living conditions of the countries of origin and the way in which modern societies consume. What is needed is a broad-based awareness, an international interconnected system and appropriate victim protection resulting in an interdisciplinary, human rights-oriented approach to fight human trafficking and exploitation.
Corporate Responsibility for Transnational Human Rights Violations under German Criminal Law – Review and Outlook
Authors: Wittig Petra
Published: November 2020

Time and again, cases come to light in which companies in unstable regions have participated in crimes, including human rights violations. However, the economic power over these companies is regularly geographically distant, anchored in the stable regions of the world, e.g. in a corporate headquarters located in Europe, the USA, Canada or Australia, where the economic profit ultimately accrues. Starting from this imbalance, the present essay examines the question of the criminal (co-)responsibility of these power holders using the example of the German legal system. It becomes apparent that the concept of criminal law, which is still based almost exclusively on individual responsibility, leads to deficits in the investigation of the most serious economically driven crimes. Despite this need for reform, however, even de lege lata a top management based in Germany can be held (jointly) liable for distant crimes under the concept of "principal’s criminal liability" (“Geschäftsherrenhaftung”).”
Aufwachsen in einer Pflegefamilie oder Rückkehr in die Herkunftsfamilie: Was entspricht dem Kindeswohl aus psychologischer Sicht?
Authors: Wiemann Irmela
Published: November 2020

Seit den 1990er Jahren gibt es unterschiedliche Positionen in der sozialen, psychologischen und rechtswissenschaftlichen Fachwelt über den Grad der Zugehörigkeit eines Kindes zur Pflegefamilie oder zur Herkunftsfamilie, über die Gestaltung von Umgangskontakten und zum Thema Rückkehr in die Herkunftsfamilie. Schon bei Kindern, die in ihrer Pflegefamilie groß werden, gibt es trotz hoher Bindungskontinuität viele strukturell in dieser Hilfeform angelegte Belastungen. Damit Pflegekinder eine stabile Identität entwickeln und später ein geglücktes Erwachsenenleben führen können, bedarf es spezifischer Kompetenzen von Fachpersonen und Pflegeeltern. Die Voraussetzungen für eine Rückkehr des Kindes in die Herkunftsfamilie sind ebenfalls sehr komplex. Familiengerichte und Jugendämter gestalten Rückführungen oftmals auf Kosten der Kinder. Für viele Kinder ist eine Übersiedlung zur Herkunftsfamilie nicht mehr von primärem Interesse, selbst wenn sich die Lebensbedingungen bei den Eltern nachhaltig verbessert haben. Ein Wechsel von Lebensmittelpunkt und Familie nach mehreren Jahren ist meist nur möglich, wenn Mutter oder Vater während der Fremdplatzierung vertraute Bindungspersonen geblieben oder geworden sind. Nach der „Wiedervereinigung“ stehen Kinder und Herkunftsfamilien vor großen Herausforderungen. Der Umgang zur bisherigen Pflegefamilie und anderen vertrauten Menschen muss langfristig gesichert bleiben.
A Case Report Highlighting That Silica Gel Products Are Not Always Benign
Authors: Lassiter Nolan , Yang Nhia , Tiyyagura Lakshma , Whitlow K. Scott
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Silica gel packets are commonly used desiccants for medication products; these packets generally only pose a choking risk in young children. However, new cylindrical desiccant canisters have been developed, which may increase the risk for obstruction in adults. Case Report: An elderly male presented to the emergency department complaining of difficulty swallowing after taking his morning medications. Through a diligent work-up a desiccant canister was found lodged in the lower esophageal sphincter. The patient was endotracheally intubated and a Roth Net retriever was used to remove the canister. Conclusion: Cylindrical desiccant canisters pose an increased risk of esophageal obstruction.
Case Report: A Near Miss of Pulmonary Embolism in a Division 1 Collegiate Basketball Player
Authors: Chill Nicholas , Monseau Aaron , Balcik Brenden , Sikora Rosanna , Oppenlander Kathryn
Published: November 2020

Introduction: The clinical presentation of pulmonary embolism (PE) is often associated with classic vital instability such as tachycardia, hypoxia, and tachypnea. This critical diagnosis is often less likely if a patient is negative by Pulmonary Embolism Rule-Out Criteria (PERC) standards with a low pre-test probability of disease. Caution must be used when evaluating elite athletes with the PERC rule due to low resting heart rate and certain risk factors, which are inherent to athletics.

Case Report: We report the case of a 20-year-old male Division 1 collegiate athlete with pleuritic chest pain diagnosed with PE despite being PERC negative. His presenting heart rate (HR) of 79 beats per minute was correctly determined to be tachycardic relative to his resting HR of 47-60 beats per minute. Despite his PERC negative status, PE was found after an elevated D-dimer and subsequent computed tomography angiography.

Conclusion: Special consideration should be used when evaluating elite athletes for PE, as their resting physiology may differ from the general population. Additionally, certain risk factors for thromboembolic disease are inherent in competitive athletics and should be considered during an initial risk assessment. The presented patient was successfully treated with oral anticoagulation for three months and was able to return to play.
The Evolution of Ultrasound in Medicine: A Case Report of Point-of-care Ultrasound in the Self-diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis
Authors: Knapp Barry , Feyzeau Kean , Smith Austin , Byars Donald , Goodmurphy Craig , Jones Matt
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) education during medical school develops physicians who are properly prepared for the next generation of medicine. The authors present the case of a first-year medical student who self-diagnosed appendicitis using POCUS.

Case Report: A 25-year-old, first-year medical student presented to the emergency department with lower abdominal pain. What seemed like a straightforward appendicitis presentation came with a twist; the student brought self-performed ultrasound imaging of his appendix.

Conclusion: The student’s ultrasound skill set reflects favorably on the rapid evolution of ultrasound teaching in medical education.
A Case Report of Pulmonary Sarcoidosis: An Uncommon Cause of Chest Pain
Authors: Truong Justina , Ashurst John
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Chest pain is one of the most common causes of emergency department visits on an annual basis and carries a high degree of morbidity and mortality if managed inappropriately.

Case Report: A 36-year-old male presented with four months of left-sided chest pain with dyspnea on exertion. Physical examination and laboratory values were within normal limits. Chest radiograph depicted diffuse interstitial nodular opacities throughout the lungs bilaterally with bilateral perihilar consolidations. Computed tomography of the chest demonstrated mid and upper lung nodularity with a perilymphatic distribution involving the central peribronchial vascular regions as well as subpleural and fissural surfaces causing conglomerate in the upper lobes centrally with associated hilar and mediastinal lymphadenopathy. The next day the patient underwent bronchoscopy with endotracheal ultrasound and transbronchial biopsies and pathology revealed non-necrotizing, well-formed granulomas embedded in dense hyaline sclerosis consistent with sarcoidosis.

Discussion: Sarcoidosis is a multi-system granulomatous disease characterized by noncaseating granulomas on pathology. The worldwide epidemiology of sarcoidosis is currently unknown due to many patients being asymptomatic. However, patients may present with a persistent cough, dyspnea, or chest pain. Emergency department management should be aimed at minimizing long-term sequelae of the disease through obtaining labs and imaging after specialist consultation and arranging urgent follow-up.

Conclusion: Although not one of the six high-risk causes of chest pain, sarcoidosis should be included in the differential to minimize the risk of long-term morbidity associated with advanced forms of the disease.
Morel-Lavallée Lesion Following a Low-speed Injury: A Case Report
Authors: Porter Daniel , Conley Jeff , Ashurst John
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Soft tissue injuries are a common presenting complaint seen in the emergency department following trauma. However, internal degloving injuries are not commonly seen by the emergency provider.

Case Report: A 57-year-old male presented with right lower extremity pain, bruising, and swelling after a low-speed bicycle accident five days prior. Physical examination revealed an edematous and ecchymotic right lower extremity extending from the mid-thigh distally. Computed tomography of the thigh demonstrated a hyperdense foci within the fluid collection suggesting internal hemorrhage and internal de-gloving suggestive of a Morel-Lavallée lesion.

Discussion: The Morel-Lavallée lesion is a post-traumatic soft tissue injury that occurs as a result of shearing forces that create a potential space for the collection of blood, lymph, and fat. First described in 1853 by French physician Maurice Morel-Lavallée, this internal degloving injury can serve as a nidus of infection if not treated appropriately. Magnetic resonance imaging has become the diagnostic modality of choice due to its high resolution of soft tissue injuries. Treatment has been focused on either conservative management or surgical debridement after consultation with a surgeon.

Conclusion: The emergency physician should consider Morel-Lavallée lesions in patients with a traumatic hematoma formation to avoid complications that come from delayed diagnosis.
Case Report of a Left-sided Superior Vena Cava Causing Unique Positioning of Central Line
Authors: Mancera Michael , Genthe Nicholas , Lepa Nicholas
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Persistent left-sided superior vena cava is a rare congenital venous malformation. While often clinically asymptomatic, these variations in normal anatomy may give rise to complications with central venous catheter placement. 

Case Report: We present a case of a 71-year-old male who presented to the emergency department with sepsis of unknown etiology. A right-sided central venous catheter was placed, and due to a persistent left-sided superior vena cava the post-procedure chest radiograph showed a uniquely positioned catheter tip within the left atrium. 

Conclusion: A persistent left-sided superior vena cava may lead to uniquely positioned catheter tip placement on post-procedural imaging. This case demonstrates the need to consider variants in normal venous anatomy, such as persistent left-sided superior vena cava, to aid with correct interpretation of post-procedure imaging findings.
Case Report: Pediatric Patient with COVID-19 and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
Authors: Burger MacKenzie , Moore Marcus , Wilburn John
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) rarely manifests with severe complications in pediatric patients. An association between COVID-19 and a Kawasaki-like inflammatory syndrome has recently presented in pediatric patients.

Case Report: We report a unique case of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children presenting with characteristic findings in a child who later developed cardiogenic shock requiring venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

Conclusion: Recognition of these early signs and symptoms facilitates screening and risk stratification of pediatric COVID-19 cases associated with increased morbidity.
Case Report and Literature Review: Post-Arthroscopy Pneumothorax with Anterior Decompression
Authors: Cassone Marc , Kish Kristin , Nester Jordan , Hoffman Lisa
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Emergency providers should recognize that pneumothorax is a rare but serious complication of shoulder arthroscopy that may require a unique approach to decompression.

Case Report: We present a case of a 60-year-old female who presented to the emergency department with right-sided facial swelling, voice change, and shortness of breath three hours after an elective arthroscopic right rotator-cuff repair and was noted to have a right-sided pneumothorax. We also describe a potential novel approach to chest tube decompression that maintains shoulder adduction in patients with recently repaired rotator cuffs.

Conclusion: Although most cases of post-arthroscopy pneumothoraces are reported in patients who received regional anesthesia or have underlying lung pathology, it can occur in lower-risk patients as was demonstrated in our case. We also suggest considering an alternative anterior approach between the midclavicular and anterior axillary lines for chest decompression in select patients when a traditional approach is less ideal due to the need to maintain shoulder immobilization postoperatively.
Case Report: Delayed Presentation of Bowel Obstruction Caused by Blunt Abdominal Trauma
Authors: George Nicholas , Baldi Charles , Tonascia James , Moayedi Siamak
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Bowel obstruction is a rare but well reported complication of blunt abdominal trauma (BAT). Obstruction is most often seen acutely caused by bowel wall hematomas and chronically as a result of post-traumatic strictures. Here, we present a novel case of BAT causing a subacute obstructing bowel wall hematoma.

Case Report: A healthy, 32-year-old male presented to our emergency department with three days of nausea and vomiting. Chart review revealed he had been seen two weeks prior after a high-speed motor vehicle collision. During that initial visit, the patient had a benign abdominal exam and was discharged without imaging. On this return visit, the patient was found to have a large, obstructing colonic hematoma.

Conclusion: Because emergency physicians care for patients in both the acute and subacute phases of trauma, clinicians should recognize the more subtle sequelae of BAT.
Case Report: Spontaneous Rupture of Inferior Epigastric Artery Masquerading as Inguinal Hernia
Authors: Sulkowski Kathryn , Young Christian
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Spontaneous rupture of an inferior epigastric artery aneurysm is rare with very few cases reported in the medical literature. Although surgical options are available, this case was managed conservatively with outpatient management.

Case Report: A 29-year-old male presented with right groin pain and swelling that was initially felt to be consistent with an incarcerated inguinal hernia. Further evaluation revealed spontaneous rupture of an inferior epigastric artery aneurysm. The patient was treated conservatively and was ultimately discharged home from the emergency department.

Conclusion: Due to the similar clinical presentations, it was important to consider a broad differential to ultimately arrive at the correct diagnosis. In some reported cases of spontaneous epigastric artery aneurysm, surgical intervention was required for control of the bleeding. In our patient, however, conservative management was employed, and the patient was able to be safely discharged with close outpatient follow-up.
Three Medicolegal Cases of Searching for the Stone: Lessons Learned Along the Journey
Authors: Jacobson Ashley , Moore Gregory , Boie Eric
Published: November 2020

We present three medicolegal cases of medical negligence settled out of court. These cases all involved patients who presented to the emergency department (ED) with a suspected diagnosis of kidney stone. Highlighted are the importance of patient communication, addressing incidental findings found during a patient’s ED visit, anticipating complications, and the need for thorough documentation.
A Case Report of Neonatal Supraventricular Tachycardia Resolved with Single-Syringe Adenosine
Authors: McDowell Marc , Ahmed Tasneem , Schroeder Bill , Staley Shannon
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a condition requiring emergency care in neonates.

Case Report: We describe a successfully treated case of neonatal SVT in a four-week-old neonate using the novel adenosine administration method. This technique is potentially easier to facilitate and does not require equipment such as a stopcock. Adenosine 0.2 milligrams per kilogram was drawn up into a syringe containing 0.9% sodium chloride to a total volume of 3 milliliters. Once administered, the patient had near-immediate return to normal sinus rhythm without sequelae.

Conclusion: This case demonstrates that the single-syringe method appears potentially safe and effective in neonates.
“Botched”: A Case Report of Silicone Embolism Syndrome After Penile and Scrotal Injection
Authors: Singarajah Anantha , Wang Albert , Sayegh Julie , Vilke Gary , Quenzer Faith
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Silicone has been commonly used for both major and minor plastic and reconstructive surgery for decades. Due to the high costs associated with minor cosmetic procedures and plastic surgery, the unauthorized use of silicone injections by laypersons has become increasingly common. Improper or illegal subcutaneous injectable silicone has caused significant pulmonary complications and neurological complications, which can range from mild chest pain, hypoxia, and respiratory failure to coma and altered mental status.

Case Report: We present a patient who had a rare complication of respiratory failure secondary to silicone embolism syndrome (SES). SES is a rare, potentially deadly complication and has been associated with subcutaneous silicone injections. The diagnosis of SES can be challenging and requires a thorough patient history indicating recent cosmetic procedures.

Conclusion: This case describes the first case of SES of a male patient who presented to a community emergency department complaining of dyspnea after an episode of self-administered injectable silicone into his penis and scrotum and who developed SES-induced respiratory failure.
Predictors of a Health-Promoting Lifestyle in Women of Reproductive Age
Authors: Bayat Masoumeh , Sharifi Mansour , Pezhhan Ali , Baghaei Sarabi Ali , Shayegan Fariba
Published: November 2020

Background: Considering that women are the main components of family health and the main models for education and promotion of healthy lifestyles to the next generation, the study of lifestyle and effective factors in promoting women’s health, especially at reproductive age, is of great importance. Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the predictors of a health-promoting lifestyle in women of reproductive age in Zahedan based on Pender’s health promotion model (HPM). Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 200 women aged 15 - 49 in Zahedan, Southeastern Iran, using multi-stage cluster sampling in 2019. The instruments used to collect the data were the demographic information form, the Perceived Self-Efficacy scale, the Perceived Social Support scale, the Perceived Emotions scale, the Perceived Barriers scale, and the health-promoting lifestyle profile II. The collected data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient, independent samples t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and multiple linear regression analysis using the enter method in SPSS software (version 25). Results: The mean score of health-promoting lifestyle was 69.82 ± 13.59 out of the score range of 32 to 128. The highest and lowest mean scores were related to the nutrition subscale (20.08 ± 4.3) and the exercise subscale (14.19 ± 4.51), respectively. It was shown that the health-promoting lifestyle had a significant positive correlation with perceived self-efficacy, perceived social support, and perceived emotions (P = 0.001) and a significant negative correlation with perceived barriers (P = 0.005). The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed perceived self-efficacy (P = 0.001), perceived social support, and perceived emotions were predictors of a health-promoting lifestyle in women of reproductive age (P = 0.05, P = 0.001), and these three variables together predicted 37% of the variations in the health-promoting lifestyle score. Conclusions: This study showed that women with 54.68% of the total lifestyle score did not have an acceptable lifestyle. Besides, perceived self-efficacy was the most important factor and the strongest predictor of women’s health-promoting lifestyle. Accordingly, some interventions must be planned and implemented to improve the health-promoting lifestyle in women of reproductive age and increase their self-efficacy.
Supplier Selection Application Based on a Fuzzy Multiple Criteria Decision Making Methodology
Authors: KILIÇ Hüseyin Selçuk
Published: November 2020

Due to the increasing competitiveness in every sector of business life, being effective in every process of the organizations has been required. At this point, one of the most important processes is supplier selection process within the concept of supply chain management. If a systematic supplier selection methodology is performed, it will be possible to select the most suitable supplier and provide efficiency with respect to time, quality and cost. With this study, depending on the vague structure of the real working environment, an extensively used multi criteria decision making methodology TOPSIS is used within fuzzy environment. The proposed technique is applied in a real case and the most suitable suppliers are determined and ranked.
Who's Laughing Now?
Authors: Sundén Jenny , Paasonen Susanna
Published: November 2020

Feminist social media tactics that use humor as a form of resistance to misogyny, rewiring the dynamics of shame, shaming, and shamelessness.

Online sexism, hate, and harassment aim to silence women through shaming and fear. In Who's Laughing Now? Jenny Sundén and Susanna Paasonen examine a somewhat counterintuitive form of resistance: humor. Sundén and Paasonen argue that feminist social media tactics that use humor, laughter, and a sense of the absurd to answer name-calling, offensive language, and unsolicited dick pics can rewire the affective circuits of sexual shame and acts of shaming.

Using laughter as both a theme and a methodological tool, Sundén and Paasonen explore examples of the subversive deployment of humor that range from @assholesonline to the Tumblr “Congrats, you have an all-male panel!” They consider the distribution and redistribution of shame, discuss Hannah Gadsby's Nanette, and describe tactical retweeting and commenting (as practiced by Stormy Daniels, among others). They explore the appropriation of terms meant to hurt and insult—for example, self-proclaimed Finnish “tolerance whores”—and what effect this rerouting of labels may have. They are interested not in lulz (amusement at another's expense)—not in what laughter pins down, limits, or suppresses but rather in what grows with and in it. The contagiousness of laughter drives the emergence of networked forms of feminism, bringing people together (although it may also create rifts). Sundén and Paasonen break new ground in exploring the intersection of networked feminism, humor, and affect, arguing for the political necessity of inappropriate laughter.
Controlled release of methyl salicylate by biosorbents delays the ripening of banana fruit
Authors: Cholmaitri Chalida , Uthairatanakij Apiradee , Laohakunjit Natta , Jitareerat Pongphen , Mingvanish Withawat
Published: November 2020

The efficiencies of rice flour (RF) and rice husk (RH) as agents of the controlled release of methyl salicylate (RF-MeSA and RH-MeSA, respectively) were investigated. The adsorption percentage of RH-MeSA was significantly higher (two-fold) than that of RF-MeSA owing to its higher specific surface area and total pore volume. However, both materials are classified as mesoporous materials. Scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis confirmed that MeSA diffused toward the pores and covered the surfaces of RF and RH. A temperature increase from 25 °C to 40 °C and an increase in relative humidity from 75% to 95% stimulated the release of MeSA. The kinetically controlled release of RF-MeSA and RH-MeSA was in line with a Fickian diffusion mechanism. Both RF-MeSA and RH-MeSA significantly delayed the ripening of banana fruit compared to the control. The results indicate that RF and RH can be used as biosorbent materials for the adsorption and controlled release of MeSA without chemical and mechanical modification.
Analysis of genes and underlying mechanisms involved in foam cells formation and atherosclerosis development
Authors: Zhang Kai , Qin Xianyu , Zhou Xianwu , Zhou Jianrong , Wen Pengju , Chen Shaoxian , Wu Min , Wu Yueheng , Zhuang Jian
Published: November 2020

Background

Foam cells (FCs) play crucial roles in the process of all stages of atherosclerosis. Smooth muscle cells (SMCs) and macrophages are the major sources of FCs. This study aimed to identify the common molecular mechanism in these two types of FCs.

Methods

GSE28829, GSE43292, GSE68021, and GSE54666 were included to identify the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) associated with FCs derived from SMCs and macrophages. Gene Ontology biological process (GO-BP) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analyses were performed by using the DAVID database. The co-regulated genes associated with the two origins of FCs were validated (GSE9874), and their expression in vulnerable atherosclerosis plaques (GSE120521 and GSE41571) was assessed.

Results

A total of 432 genes associated with FCs derived from SMCs (SMC-FCs) and 81 genes associated with FCs derived from macrophages (M-FCs) were identified, and they were mainly involved in lipid metabolism, inflammation, cell cycle/apoptosis. Furthermore, three co-regulated genes associated with FCs were identified: GLRX, RNF13, and ABCA1. These three common genes showed an increased tendency in unstable or ruptured plaques, although in some cases, no statistically significant difference was found.

Conclusions

DEGs related to FCs derived from SMCs and macrophages have contributed to the understanding of the molecular mechanism underlying the formation of FCs and atherosclerosis. GLRX, RNF13, and ABCA1 might be potential targets for atherosclerosis treatment.
A precíziós szántóföldi növénytermesztés helyzete és ökonómiai vizsgálata
Authors: Humenyik Noémi , Kiss Andrea
Published: November 2020

Az élelmiszer-biztonság és a fenntarthatóság iránti növekvő igény, a környezetvédelmi szempontok, valamint a klímaváltozáshoz való alkalmazkodás a mezőgazdasági források hatékony felhasználásának jelentőségére hívják fel a figyelmet. Ennek egyik eszköze lehet a precíziós gazdálkodás, amellyel kapcsolatban az Agrárgazdasági Kutató Intézet (jelenleg Nemzeti Agrárkutatási és Innovációs Központ Agrárgazdasági Kutatóintézet) második alkalommal végzett kérdőíves felmérést a magyarországi tesztüzemi rendszer szántóföldi növénytermesztő üzemeinek körében. A felmérés kiterjedt a precíziós gazdálkodással kapcsolatos ismeretek forrásaira, a technológia terjedését gátló, illetve segítő tényezőkre, a fenntarthatósághoz való hozzájárulás megítélésére, az alkalmazott technológiákra, valamint a precíziós gazdálkodás bevezetésének üzemre gyakorolt hatásaira. Az üzemek ágazati költség- és jövedelemadatai alapján vizsgáltuk a precíziós gazdálkodás bevezetésének gazdasági hatásait az őszi búza, a kukorica, a napraforgó és az őszi káposztarepce termesztése esetén. A tanulmányban részletesen bemutatjuk a precíziós szántóföldi növénytermesztés nemzetközi és hazai helyzetét, valamint a tesztüzemi rendszer gazdaságai körében végzett kérdőíves felmérések és gazdasági elemzések eredményeit. A várakozásokkal ellentétben a technológia terjedése nem mutat jelentős növekedést az utóbbi években. A számítások a hozamok és az ágazati eredmény növekedését támasztották alá, de az eltérések nem minden esetben statisztikailag szignifikánsak. A technológiai átállás intenzívebb inputanyag-felhasználással, a szűkített költség növekedésével is járt.
Adoption of Digital Literacy Strategy on Academic Progress of Private University Education in Kenya: A Survey of Umma University, Garissa Campus
Authors: Nyamboga Tom Ongesa , Ali Hussein Abdi
Published: November 2020

The global higher education landscape has dramatically changed over the last couple of months as a result of the spread of coronavirus. The motion of learners and teachers has been reduced drastically due to the outspread the pandemic. In Kenya, the close up of universities by the government to prevent the spread of this disease has been a big blow to education sector. Resultantly, the government encouraged university managements to embrace digital literacy strategy through virtual academic platforms. The success of this strategy has not been uniform to all universities in Kenya. Academic programs in most universities have stagnated following the close up. This study was purposely conducted to assess the adoption of COVID-19 digital literacy strategy on academic progress of private university education in Kenya.  The objective of this study was to find out the effects of e-learning mode of delivery on academic progress of private university education in Kenya. This research utilized a descriptive research design to collect data in order to test the research questions and hypothesis about the relationship between the study variables. The target population of the study comprised all 207 students in Umma University in Garissa Campus. A sample size of 137 respondents was then chosen using systematic sampling. Primary data was collected by use of structured self-administered questionnaires phrased on a 5 likert scale. Data collected was analyzed according to the objectives of the study. SPSS version 24 was used to conduct both descriptive and inferential statistics analysis. Analysis of Variance and Linear Regression analysis were conducted to establish the correlation between the study’s variables. The hypothesis of this study was tested at a confidence level of 0.05. The study established a positive significant relationship between e-learning and academic progress of university education. The findings of this study will guide management of universities to formulate strategies that would strengthen virtual learning in all centers of higher learning. The study recommends adoption of digital literacy programs by all universities in order to ensure continuity of learning with or without a pandemic in the country.
Influence of Detopping on Fodder, Grain Yield and Economics of Rainfed Maize (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Amanullah M. Mohamed
Published: November 2020

Field experiments were conducted at Maize Research Station, Vagarai, Palani Taluk, Tamilnadu during rabi 2018-19 and 2019-20 to find out the influence of detopping on green fodder, grain yield and economics of rainfed maize (Zea mays L.). The experiments were laid out in a factorial randomized block design with three stages and three heights of detopping. Three stages of detopping viz., D1-10 days after 50% silking, D2 -20 days after 50% silking and D3-30 days after 50% silking were tested with three heights of detopping viz., L1 - detopping tassel + 2 leaves, L2 - detopping tassel + 4 leaves and L3 - detopping tassel + 6 leaves with a control (No detopping) replicated thrice. The results of the experiments revealed that detopping 10 days after 50% silking with tassel + 6 leaves recorded higher green fodder yield Regarding grain yield, among the days of detopping, detopping 30 days after 50% silking and detopping 20 days after 50% silking recorded higher yield which were comparable with control (no detopping) (6460 kg / ha). Among the number of leaves, detopping tassel + two leaves recorded higher yield followed by tassel + 4 leaves and both were comparable. Among the treatment combinations, higher grain yield was recorded under detopping 20 days after 50% silking with tassel + 4 leaves followed by detopping 30 days after 50% silking with tassel + 4 leaves and detopping 30 days after 50% silking with tassel + 2 leaves. Regarding economics, higher net return and BC ratio were recorded under the treatment combination of detopping 20 days after 50% silking with tassel + 4 leaves followed by control and detopping 30 days after 50% silking with tassel + 4 leaves.
Micro Level Search for COVID-19, Bhubaneswar: Odisha, India
Authors: Mishra Siba Prasad , Sethi Kumar Chandra
Published: November 2020

Outlines: Severe acute respiratory syndrome; coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is an emerging virus from 16th Dec 2019, has created virulent pandemic situation over 217 major countries and territories including USA, India, and Brazil etc. There are multiple pharmaceuticals available for treatment. Although no vaccine yet available in the world but few Indian and Russian vaccine results are promising. The treatment procedure is compelling for lock downs and confinements. The COVID-19 is still on the trot from March 24th, 2020 in India so also Odisha and its capital Bhubaneswar killing 87 people and suffering 33454 people and accompanied by ill health, job losses, domestic violence, poverty, food scarcity and loss of mobility.

Scope: To manage the pandemic need good governance, leadership and health-care upgrading, public private partnership, public awareness, risk communication with improvising continuous supply of foods, goods, service systems. Many dynamic epidemic models i.e. SIR and SIS and SEIR and SEIRS are suggested, but the Ganjam practical field model has been observed successful in Odisha like Kerala, Bhilwara (Rajasthan) and Dharabi (Mumbai) models are popular in India. However the present focused areas is Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation which is worst affected hotspot areas for COVID19 in Odisha.

Methodology: The search envisages collection of data of Ganjam, Bhubaneswar, Odisha and India day wise and analyzing the data statistically. The work includes preparing the adoptive model for Ganjam district and age wise. The age group and gender wise analysis of the COVID19 data of Bhubaneswar has been done along with finding the peaks of the outbreak curve in Odisha and the districts.

Results: The micro level investigation revealed that male female confirmed case has a ratio of 67%:33%. The number cases is observed higher from age group is 15 to 41 years. Still the virus has proved causing more mortality to age group >60 in Odisha including Bhubaneswar. The children and women are the least prey to COVID19. The ACE 2 receptors are responsible for infection from SARSCoV2 virus. Ganjam model is one among the successful model to combat against COVID19 for the people of Odisha.
Environmental Degradation of the Activities of Illegal Refineries on the Mangrove Ecosystem: A Case Study of Escravos and Environ, Delta State
Authors: Onosemuode C. , Asibor G. , Edjere O. , Ataikiru Tega L. , Otolo Solomon. E. , Bassey Uwem
Published: November 2020

A study of the environmental degradation of the activities of illegal refineries on the mangrove ecosystem was carried out at Escravos the study area and its located in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State and plays host to two major transnational oil companies Shell and Chevron. In achieving the study’s objective, samples of water and sediments were collected from both remediated and impacted sites to test for heavy metal, Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon (TPH) and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH). The extraction of TPH and PAH from soil was accomplished through the technique of Soxhlet method while the atomic-absorption spectrophotometry method was used to determine the presence of heavy metals. The study showed that TPH concentrations appears in the following order of RS1 > RS3 > RS2 > RS1 with the TPH in the impacted sediment were relatively higher than the values recorded for the remediated sediment. The order of abundance of metal concentration in this study is Fe > Zn >Mn>Pb> Cu > Cd and Ni. Data from this study further reveals that the net concentration of the metals investigated for both seasons show that all the metals investigated in the dry season are higher than those from the raining season. The concentrations of PAHs in this study were higher in the sediments than in the water samples.
COVID-19 and Its Effect on Dentistry
Authors: Sharma Amil , Balpande Rupali , Shrivastava Arpit , Deshmukh Gayatri , Bargaje Pritee , Sharma Sharmishtha
Published: November 2020

COVID-19 or normally known as a coronavirus disease has already been in a pandemic situation which almost grabs many countries in the world. Its outbreak is still at large and even grasping medical professionals too.COVID-19 is a disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 that can trigger what doctors call a respiratory tract infection. It can affect the upper respiratory tract (sinuses, nose, and throat) or lower respiratory tract (windpipe and lungs). It spreads the same way other coronaviruses do, mainly through person-to-person contact. Infections range from mild to deadly. Although the mortality rate of this virus is low, it is especially potent against people with underlying systemic conditions. The practice of dentistry involves the use of rotary dental and surgical instruments, such as Handpieces or ultrasonic Scalars and air-water syringes. These instruments create a visible spray that can contain particle droplets of water, saliva, blood, microorganisms, and other debris. Dental health care professionals are at higher risk due to their close working field to the patient's oral cavity. The outbreak of COVID-19 has affected all businesses including general dental practices, which are suffering huge financial losses as they have been advised to give only emergency dental care because dentistry is a profession where the doctor as well as the dental staff works in close range of patients mouth. These recommendations should be appreciated as a positive step but they have caused serious financial implications for dental practices. It can be concluded that current dental practice globally is limited to the provision of emergency treatments only. So this article briefly discussed Covid-19 and a precautionary measurement needs to be taken by dental professionals
Financial Instruments Used in the Financing Construction Project in Nigeria
Authors: Osuizugbo I. C.
Published: November 2020

Financial instruments are one of the tools for increasing financing to fund construction projects. Stakeholders in the Nigerian construction industry face challenges such as profitability, delays, funding problems and contractor’s insolvency. A thorough knowledge of the financial instruments is required while framing the project cash flows, and access to finance from any financial institutions requires the terms and conditions of a particular financial instrument. This study seeks to identify the financial instruments used in financing construction project in Nigeria with the view to creating awareness and as well provide in-depth understanding of the financial instruments that will aid ease the funding problem of construction projects. A qualitative research approach was adopted. A purposive sampling method was used to identify 10 commercial banks in Nigeria. Ten interviews were conducted to identify and gain understanding of the current financial instruments used in financing construction project in Nigeria. The content analysis of the interview transcripts revealed that “advance payment guarantee”, “bid bond”, “performance bond”, “retention bond”, “bank guarantee” and “syndication loan” were the current financial instruments used in financing construction project in Nigeria. The findings provide in-depth understanding of the identified financial instruments for financing construction project through a literature review. These financial instruments are essential for fund security in the construction industry.
A new silent hemoglobin variant in a black family from French West Indies
Authors: Sellaye M. , Blouquit Y. , Galacteros F. , Arous N. , Monplaisir N. , Rhoda M.D. , Braconnier F. , Rosa J.
Published: July 2002

A new abnormal hemoglobin Hb Le Lamentin α20 (B1) His→Gln was discovered during a survey of cord blood from the French West Indies (Martinique). This variant displays an electrophoretic pattern similar to that of Hb A but can be isolated by isoelectric focusing (IEF) and Biorex 70 chromatography. Family studies showed the presence of this hemoglobin variant in the father and in two of his three children. Hematological data from the carriers were normal.
A bar model for the pump and channel function of the reconstituted Na+,K+‐ATPase
Authors: Anner Beatrice M.
Published: July 2002

Purified Na+,K+‐ATPase is treated with trypsin. The altered enzyme is then reconstituted into liposomes and the change in active and passive Na+,K+‐fluxes is recorded. Trypsin treatment transforms the slow passive Na+,K+‐fluxes into leaks. The leak formation is correlated with the degree of proteolysis and the associated decrease in Na+,K+‐ATPase activity. The active Na+,K+‐transport capacity decreases in parallel with the passive transport. It is thus proposed that the Na+,K+‐ATPase molecule primarily contains unspecific transmembrane tunnels that are rendered ion‐selective by transverse bars of specific length (bar model).