bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
As influências do português escrito sobre as produções terminológicas em Libras
Authors: Santana Brandon Jhonata Cardoso
Published: November 2021

Este trabalho versa sobre as influências do português brasileiro sobre as terminologias da eletricidade no contexto especializado de uso da Libras. O objetivo principal é analisar o português brasileiro, em sua modalidade escrita, como um fator que influencia os sinais-termos em Libras no contexto da eletricidade. Para tanto, foram analisados dados recortados de uma dissertação de Mestrado em Letras, em andamento, na Universidade Federal do Maranhão – UFMA, os quais foram coletados junto a sujeitos surdos usuários de Libras estudantes no Instituto Federal do Maranhão- IFMA – São Luís/Monte Castelo. A constituição teórico-metodológica deste estudo firma-se nas contribuições de Cabré (1995), Krieger e Finatto (2020), Barros (2004), Tuxi (2017), Farias-Nascimento (2009) e outros. Os resultados mostraram que o contato com a língua portuguesa, em sua modalidade escrita, faz com que os sujeitos surdos membros da comunidade discursiva da eletricidade tendam a criar e utilizar sinais-termos inspirados na escrita do termo na língua oral, gerando, portanto, denominações que transplantam essa escrita de forma total ou parcial, por meio de empréstimos linguísticos. Pelo exposto, espera-se contribuir para os estudos linguísticos e terminológicos direcionados à Libras, dar visibilidade às produções terminológicas maranhenses e à comunidade surda especializada do Maranhão e do Brasil.
Effect of Meditation and Breathing Exercises on the Well-being of Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Infection under Institutional Isolation: A Randomized Control Trial
Authors: Mahendru Kiran , Pandit Anuja , Singh Vishwajeet , Choudhary Nandan , Mohan Anant , Bhatnagar Sushma
Published: November 2021

Objectives:

The corona virus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected every domain of human health be it physical or mental. The uncertainty of disease progression in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection can lead to major psychological and psychiatric concerns that should not be overlooked. The interventions should be directed to the vulnerable population to help them mitigate the stress and anxiety caused by the infection and isolation. We evaluated the effect of meditation and breathing exercises on the well-being of patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection under institutional isolation.

Materials and Methods:

We conducted a randomized control trial on 84 subjects, 18 years and above, asymptomatic, or mildly symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infected patients under institutional isolation. Subjects were randomly and equally divided into a control group and interventional group. We measured the depression, anxiety, and stress levels as well as quality of sleep in patients after 7 days of meditation and breathing exercises in the intervention group versus standard care in the control group.

Results:

Meditation and breathing exercises had a statistically significant effect on the depression level (P < 0.001), stress level (P = 0.004), and the quality of sleep [trouble falling asleep (P = 0.007), trouble staying asleep (P = 0.004), and feel tired after waking up in the morning (P = 0.003)]. Further, the positive effect of intervention on the level of anxiety in patients under isolation was also observed; however, the difference was not found to be statistically significant (P = 0.528).

Conclusion:

Meditation and breathing exercises have positive effects on depression, stress levels, and quality of sleep in COVID-19 positive patients under strict institutional isolation.
Occurrence of Tungstenite-2H in magnesian skarns of gem quality spinel deposit Kukhi-Lal (South-Western Pamir, Tajikistan)
Authors: Паутов Л.А. , Мираков М.А. , Шодибеков М.А. , Файзиев А.Р. , Хворов П.В. , Махмадшариф С.
Published: November 2021

На месторождении благородной шпинели в магнезиальных скарнах Кухи-Лал на западном склоне Ишкашимского хребта, Ю-З Памир, Таджикистан, обнаружен тунгстенит-2H. Он образует агрегаты пластинчатых зерен размерами от 1.5 до 8 мм в белой существенно форстеритовой породе с хризотилом, кальцитом, доломитом, клинохлором, апатитом, бруситом, тальком, цирконом, монацитом-(Ce), баритом, пирротином, пиритом, галенитом, сфалеритом и халькопиритом. Цвет тунгстенита серебристо-серый, похожий на цвет молибденита. Микротвердость VHN 28 (разброс 25–29). Приведены спектры отражения. Отражательная способность умеренная, более высокая в зонах роста, обогащенных Mo. Приведены 6 электронно-зондовых анализов. Пределы содержаний компонентов (мас.%): W – 73.01-68.00; Mo – 0.58-4.71; S – 26.21-27.45. Сумма 99.80–100.16. Эмпирическая формула (расчет на сумму всех атомов = 3) (W0.98-0.87Mo0.01-0.12)S2.01. Приведена рентгеновская порошкограмма. Параметры гексагональной элементарной ячейки: a = 3.161(1) , c = 12.343(3) Å. Кристаллизация тунгстенита проходила в резко восстановительных условиях при высокой активности S2-. В статье 3 таблицы, 11 рисунков, список литературы из 35 названий.
Independent gradient model based on Hirshfeld partition (IGMH): A new method for visual study of interactions in chemical systems
Authors: Lu Tian , Chen Qinxue
Published: November 2021

The independent gradient model (IGM) originally proposed in Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 19, 17928 (2017) has been increasingly popular in visual analysis of intramolecular and intermolecular interactions in recent years, and it has many clear advantages over the widely employed noncovalent interaction (NCI) method, such as intrafragment and interfragment interactions can be elegantly isolated and thus separately studied, the isosurfaces are smoother and less jaggy. However, we frequently observed that there is an evident shortcoming of IGM map in graphically studying weak interactions, that is its isosurfaces are usually too bulgy; in these cases, not only the graphical effect is poor, but also the color on some areas on the isosurfaces is inappropriate and may lead to erroneous analysis conclusions. In addition, the IGM method was originally proposed based on promolecular density, which is quite crude and does not take actual electronic structure into account. In this article, we first present a detailed overview of the IGM analysis, and then propose our new variant of IGM, namely IGM based on Hirshfeld partition of molecular density (IGMH), which replaces the free-state atomic densities involved in the IGM method with the atomic densities derived by Hirshfeld partition of actual molecular electron density. This change makes IGM have more rigorous physical background. In addition, we describe some indices defined on the top of IGM or IGMH framework to quantify contributions from various atoms or atom pairs to interaction between specific fragments. A large number of application examples in this article, including molecular and periodic systems, weak and chemical bond interactions, fully demonstrate the important value of IGMH in intuitively understanding interactions in chemical systems. Comparisons also showed that the IGMH usually has markedly better graphical effect than IGM and overcomes known problems in IGM. Currently IGMH analysis has been efficiently supported in our freely available and user-friendly wavefunction analysis code Multiwfn (http://sobereva.com/multiwfn), and a detailed tutorial is presented. We hope that IGMH will become a new popular method among chemists for exploring interactions in wide variety of chemical systems.
Predicting the future of excitation energy transfer in light-harvesting complex with artificial intelligence-based quantum dynamics
Authors: Ullah Arif , Dral Pavlo O.
Published: November 2021

Exploring excitation energy transfer (EET) in light-harvesting complexes (LHCs) is essential for understanding the natural processes and design of highly-efficient photovoltaic devices. LHCs are open systems, where quantum effects may play a crucial role for almost perfect utilization of solar energy. Simulation of energy transfer with inclusion of quantum effects can be done within the framework of dissipative quantum dynamics (QD), which are computationally expensive. Thus, artificial intelligence (AI) offers itself as a tool for reducing the computational cost. We suggest AI-QD approach using AI to directly predict QD as a function of time and other parameters such as temperature, reorganization energy, etc., completely circumventing the need of recursive step-wise dynamics propagation in contrast to the traditional QD and alternative, recursive AI-based QD approaches. Our trajectory-learning AI-QD approach is able to predict the correct asymptotic behavior of QD at infinite time. We demonstrate AI-QD on seven-sites Fenna–Matthews–Olson (FMO) complex.
Versatile Post-functionalisation Strategy for the Formation of Modular Organic-Inorganic Polyoxometalate Hybrids
Authors: Salazar Marcano David E. , Moussawi Mhamad Aly , Anyushin Alexander V. , Lentink Sarah , Van Meervelt Luc , Ivanović-Burmazović Ivana , Parac-Vogt Tatjana N.
Published: November 2021

Hybrid structures incorporating different organic and inorganic constituents are emerging as a very promising class of materials since they synergistically combine the complementary and diverse properties of the individual components. Hybrid materials based on polyoxometalates (POMs) are particularly interesting due to the versatile catalytic, redox, electronic, and magnetic properties of this large family of metal-oxo clusters, yet the combination of different clusters has been scarcely reported. Hence, herein we propose a novel and general strategy for combining multiple types of metal-oxo clusters in a single hybrid molecule. Two novel hybrid POM structures (HPOMs) bis-functionalised with dipentaerythritol (R-POM1-R; R = (OCH2)3CCH2OCH2C(CH2OH)) were synthesised as building-blocks for the formation of heterometallic hybrid triads (POM2-R-POM1-R-POM2). Such a modular approach resulted in the formation of four novel heterometallic hybrids combing the Lindqvist {V6}, Anderson-Evans {XMo6} (X = Cr or Al) and trisubstituted Wells-Dawson {P2V3W15} POM structures. Their formation was confirmed by multinuclear Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), infrared (IR) and UV-Vis spectroscopy, as well as Mass Spectrometry, Diffusion Ordered Spectroscopy (DOSY) and elemental analysis. Their thermal stability was also examined by Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), which showed that overall the HPOM triads exhibit higher thermal stability than comparable hybrid structures containing only one type of POM. The one-pot synthesis of these novel compounds was achieved in high yields in aqueous and organic media under simple reflux conditions, without the need of any additives, and could be applied for creating other hybrid materials based on a variety of metal-oxo cluster building-blocks.
Orthogonal activation of metabotropic glutamate receptor using coordination chemogenetics
Authors: Senoo Akinobu , Yamada Yutaro , Ojima Kento , Doura Tomohiro , Hamachi Itaru , Kiyonaka Shigeki
Published: November 2021

Cell-surface receptors play a pivotal role as transducers of extracellular input. Although different cell types express the same receptor, the physiological roles of the receptor are highly dependent on cell type. To understand each role, tactics for cell-specific activation of the target receptor are in high demand. Herein, we developed an orthogonal activation method targeting metabotropic glutamate receptor 1 (mGlu1), a G-protein coupled receptor. In this method, direct activation via coordination-based chemogenetics (dA-CBC) was adopted, where activation of mGlu1 was artificially induced by a protein conformational change in response to the coordination of a metal ion or metal-ion complex. Our structure-based protein design and screening approach identified mGlu1 mutants that were directly activated by the coordination of Cu2+ or Zn2+, in addition to our previous Pd-complex-sensitive mGlu1 mutant. Notably, the activation of the mutants was mutually orthogonal, resulting in cell-type selective activation in a model system using HEK293 cells.
Zinc-Mediated Hydroxyallylation of Aldehydes with Cyclopropanols: Direct Access to Vicinal anti-sec,tert-Diols via Enolized Homoenolate
Authors: Yoshikai Naohiko , Sekiguchi Yoshiya
Published: November 2021

Direct and diastereoselective synthesis of vicinal anti-sec,tert-diols has been achieved by zinc-mediated α- hydroxyallylation of aldehydes with cyclopropanols. The reaction features the action of zinc enolized homoenolate, formed via ring opening of zinc cyclopropoxide and enolization of the resulting homoenolate, as γ-oxyallyl nucleophile toward the carbonyl electrophile, which stands in contrast to the previously described enolate mode of the same species. A bicyclic chairlike transition state wherein the aldehyde substituent favorably occupies the psuedoaxial position is proposed to account for the anti selectivity.
Pregnancy management in patients with uterine fibroids. Case report
Authors: Dobrokhotova Iuliia E. , Danelian Sonia Zh. , Borovkova Ekaterina I. , Nagaitseva Elena A. , Sarakhova Dzhamilia Kh. , Selimshaeva Dinara S. , Borovskaia Kseniia A.
Published: November 2021

Uterine fibroids (UF) are the most common tumor in women of reproductive age. The growth of myomatous nodes during pregnancy is non-linear and mainly occurs in the first trimester. In most cases, UF do not burden the course of pregnancy. Large size (5 cm), retroplacental location, and/or deformity of the uterine cavity by the myomatous node are associated with increased risks of spontaneous miscarriage, placental abruption, bleeding, preterm birth, and cesarean section. Myomectomy during pregnancy is undesirable, with the development of pain syndrome, the use of acetaminophen is safe. Indications for cesarean section in UF are the presence of a large size of fibroids that prevent delivery through the natural birth canal, red degeneration of myomatous nodes, torsion of the subserous myomatous node (degree 2C).
In vitro fertilization and preimplantation genetic testing methods in infertility treatment of a woman with karyotype 46,XX,ins(13;4)(q34;p14p15.3),inv(4)(p14q12). Case report
Authors: Glinkina Zhanna I. , Kulakova Elena V. , Lebedeva Elena G. , Kuzmicheva Varvara S. , Makarova Nataliya P.
Published: November 2021

The frequency of structural chromosomal transpositions can range from 1.8 to 8% among patients with reproductive disorders. There are several types of the rarest chromosomal abnormalities: insertion (insertion of a chromosomal region) and inversion (rotation of a chromosome region). This article describes a clinical case of the infertility treatment using assisted reproductive technologies in a woman with a rare chromosomal abnormality: simultaneous insertion and inversion of chromosomes 46, XX, ins (13;4)(q34;p14p15.3), inv(4)(p14q12). The structure and frequency of chromosomal aberrations were determined by high-throughput sequencing in preimplantation embryos. The result of the sequencing analysis showed that unbalanced variants for a known pathology were detected in 9 (56.3%) out of 16 observations, while in 6 (37%) only for a pathology known in the karyotype and in 3 (19%) they were presented simultaneously with the pathology of other chromosomes or with mosaicism. According to the results of the study, in preimplantation embryos, where one of the parents had chromosomal abnormalities, in addition to unbalanced variants, there is aneuploidy of other chromosomes not involved in the known pathology. They are described in 3 (21%) out of 14 observations of all identified pathology. In this regard, patients with aberrations in the karyotype are recommended, whenever possible, to carry out preimplantation genetic testing of structural rearrangements by methods allowed to analyze all chromosomes simultaneously. For example, high-throughput sequencing on the Illumina platform may become an alternative for prenatal diagnostics, which is performed in fertile couples with high risk of having a child with hereditary or congenital disorders. In the case of detection of chromosomal changes in the fetus, patients are faced with a number of ethical issues related to the necessity for medical abortion, which may contradict their religious and moral convictions.
Estimation of the polymorphism of matrix metal proteinase genes in patients with endometrioid ovarian cysts
Authors: Dubrovina Svetlana O. , Berlim Iuliia D. , Vovkochina Marina A. , Mordanov Sergei V. , Aleksandrina Anna D.
Published: November 2021

Aim. To determine the association of the MMP-9 genetic polymorphism with the risk of developing endometrioid ovarian cysts (ECC).

Materials and methods. 55 women aged 19 to 47 were examined. 27 women underwent surgery for ECC (group 1). The control (group 2) consisted of 28 patients without endometriosis and operated because of tubal infertility. Single nucleotide polymorphism was investigated. Genotyping was performed by restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis.

Results. We did not find statistically significant differences between the group of patients with ECF and the control group in terms of age 29.0 (25.95; 33.1), 34.5 (29.3; 37.0); p0.05, body mass index 21.2 (19.8; 22.6), 21.95 (20.4; 23.9), p0.05, age of menarche onset 13.0 (12.95; 14.0), 13.0 (12.0; 14.0), p0.05, duration of menstrual bleeding 5.0 (5.0; 5.0), 5.0 (5.0; 6.0), p0.05 for the 1st and 2nd groups, respectively, also dysmenorrhea (2 0.019; p=0.8918), the number of births (2 3.441; p=0.3285) and abortions (2 2.822; p=0.0930) in anamnesis. The frequencies of all studied genotypes of metalloproteinase MMP-9 C (1562) T of the MMP9 gene in the group of patients with ECF and the control group are in HardyWeinberg equilibrium (p=0.99, p=0.43 for 1 and 2 group) which excludes differences in the distribution of genotype frequencies of polymorphic loci of MMP9 genes in the group of patients with ECF and the control group. However, the result could be influenced by the severity of the disease and the size of the study groups.

Conclusion. Given the undoubted role of matrix metalloproteinases in the pathogenesis of genital endometriosis, further studies with large samples in various populations are needed.
The concomitant estrogen-dependent diseases and the ovarian reserve condition for patients with severe peritoneal endometriosis, included in the vitro fertilization programmes
Authors: Ershova Irina Yu. , Krasnopolskaya Ksenia V. , Orazov Mekan R. , Lagutina Elena V.
Published: November 2021

Aim. Is specification of the nature and frequency of concomitant forms of genital endometriosis and other estrogen-dependent diseases (EDD) for the infertile women with severe peritoneal endometriosis (PE), as well as the assessment of the ovarian reserve condition for the patients of different ages.
Materials and methods. The total 142 infertile women with severe peritoneal endometriosis (IIIIV stage of the external genital endometriosis according to the American Fertility Society classification) were examined at the age of 32.33.2 years (minmax = 2340 years). The clinical status assessment was conducted, using a standard set of diagnostic procedures, prescribed for the inclusion of patients in the IVF program. The ovarian reserve was estimated by the level of the anti-Mullerian Hormone level determined by the immunoenzyme method.
Results. The concomitant 2-sided endometriotic ovarian cysts (96%), myoma (19.7%) and the adenomyosis (16.9%) were most common for the patients with severe peritoneal endometriosis. The severely reduced the anti-Mullerian Hormone rates (0.4 ng/ml) were much higher among patients 35 years old (24.6% compared to 10.6% for younger patients; p=0.028).
Conclusion. The infertility for severe peritoneal endometriosis is supported by concomitant estrogen-dependent diseases, of which 2-sided endometriomas, adenomyosis and uterine myoma are of the most pathological.
The low efficiency of IVF in the treatment of patients with severe peritoneal endometriosis and concomitant estrogen-dependent diseases is explained by the aggravation of the embryonic and endometrial factors for the infertility. The other reason that worsens the results of IVF for such patients is late reproductive age (35 years) that increases the observed reduction of the ovarian reserve.
Comprehensive therapy with myoinositol and D-chiroinositol in a 5:1 ratio for abnormal uterine bleeding in overweight and obese women
Authors: Solovyeva Alina V. , Fatkullin Ildar F. , Akhmetgaliev Artur R. , Vinokurova Elena A. , Aleynikova Ekaterina Yu. , Kuznetsova Olga A.
Published: November 2021

Background. Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) occurs in one-third of women of reproductive age and has a significant impact on women's lives, causing anemia, impaired social adaptation and professional activity.
AUB-O (ovulatory dysfunction) is often caused by an excessive body mass (BM) and obesity (especially visceral). The most effective option for restoring menstrual cycle (MC) in obese women is BM reduction. There is evidence that the combination of inositols myoinositol (MI) and D-chiroinositol (DCI) has a beneficial effect on BM loss, ovulation frequency and getting pregnant in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Aim. To study the effect of MI and DHI in a 5:1 ratio in combination with diet and exercise on the regulation of MC in overweight and obese women.
Materials and methods. The study has been conducted in clinics of Moscow, Kazan and Tyumen for 20202021. It is a descriptive study assessing an efficacy of lifestyle modification (diet and exercise) plus a nutritional support with a combination of 1000 mg MI and 200 mg DCI (ratio 5:1) for 24 months in 353 women of reproductive age with AMK-O and overweight or obesity. Efficacy criteria include: MC regularity, BM index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), levels of serum glucose, free testosterone, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone.
Results. The study showed a significant shortening of MC to its physiological duration 3112.04 days (vs 4419.51 days at the 1st visit; p=0.001), a decrease in the rate of heavy bloody vaginal discharge by 2.57 times (p=0.001), an increase in the rate of moderate bloody vaginal discharge by 1,62 times (p=0.001), an increase in the proportion of patients with regular MC by 2.69 times (p=0.001). These changes were accompanied by a decrease in BM (-3 kg; p=0.001), a decrease in WC (-2.5 cm; p=0.001). Laboratory tests revealed a decrease in serum glucose (-1.3 mmol/L; p0.05), free testosterone (-0.4 pg/L; p0.05), luteinizing hormone (-0.8 mIU/ml; p0.05), and an increase in follicle-stimulating hormone (+0.1 mIU/ml; p0.05) levels.
Conclusion. The results obtained (a decrease in BM, a decrease in BMI, WC, as well as MC restoration; p0.05) make it possible to recommend Dikirogen containing MI and DCI in a 5:1 ratio as a part of comprehensive therapy for overweight and obese women with AUB-O.
Predictors of preeclampsia. Screening and prophylaxis in the I trimester of pregnancy
Authors: Gabidullina Rushania I. , Ganeeva Albina V. , Shigabutdinova Tatiana N.
Published: November 2021

Aim. To examine the current state of the problem of the prediction of preeclampsia in early pregnancy.
Materials and methods. The article provides an overview of publications based on search results in electronic resources PubMed, Elibrary, EMBASE and Google Scholar.
Results. The currently known predictors of preeclampsia can be divided into biochemical and hemodynamic. A number of markers demonstrate prognostic value already in the early stages of gestation. To predict preeclampsia, algorithms are created. They include various combinations of its predictors and maternal risk factors.
Conclusion. Prediction of preeclampsia is gradually moving from theory to practice. The instruments of its early forecasting before the gestational age of 14 weeks 6 days are becoming available. That opens up opportunities for targeted and timely prevention of preeclampsia.
Prevention of endometrial hyperplasia without atypia in women of reproductive age
Authors: Orazov Mekan R. , Mihaleva Ljudmila M. , Orekhov Roman E. , Mullina Irina A.
Published: November 2021

Objective of this review is a systematic analysis of the data available in the current literature on the efficacy and safety of progestogens for the prevention of atypical endometrial hyperplasia (EH) in patients of reproductive age. EH is an excessive proliferation that results in increased volume and changes in endometrial tissue architectonics with an increase in the endometrial glands to stroma ratio of more than 1:1. This review will consider the use of progestogens for the prevention of (EH) based on evidence-based scientific evidence over the past 5 years. The expansion of the range of effective treatment options allows the adaptation of treatment to the needs of patients and offers a personalized approach to their management. Progestogens are an effective and safe method for the prevention of atypical hyperplasia, with a wide range of therapeutic benefits associated with reliable favorable fertility prognosis, especially in young women.
Performance of fatty acid composition, iodine value, carotene content, height
and height increment of oil palm interspecific hybrids
Authors: Alyasa J. , A. Shamsiah , Mohd Din A.
Published: November 2021

A total of sixteen oil palm interspecific hybrid progenies were evaluated for their fatty
acid composition, iodine value, carotene content, height and height increment at
Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) Bagan Datuk, Malaysia. Based on the results,
unsaturated fatty acids were higher with a range of 60% compared to current breeding
materials. Iodine value showed a considerable amount of the oil palm interspecific hybrid
which was around 65. Carotene among some individuals showed an outstanding value of
3424 ppm. Height and height increment showed lower value than current breeding
materials with an average 0.17 m height increment per year. Heritability values showed
that the genetic component gave higher influence towards height and height increment
while the fatty acid composition and carotene content were largely influenced by the
environment.
Application of Physical Properties Analysis Method in Metal Material Production and Research
Authors:   Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250100, China, Zhao Yunyan
Published: November 2021

In recent years, with the rapid development of China’s economy, the application of metal materials has played an important role in China’s economic development. In the production and research process of metal materials, the analysis of material physical properties has received widespread attention. The method of material physical analysis provides people with a more convenient and reliable basis for studying the properties of metals. In people’s production and life, metal materials have become an indispensable part of people’s lives, and people’s higher standards of living have prompted the production of metal materials to seek further upgrades and innovations. The paper makes the following analysis on the application of material physical property analysis methods in the production and research of metal materials, and puts forward several investigations and suggestions for the majority of workers engaged in metal material production.
HIV seroprevalence in five key populations in Europe: a systematic literature review, 2009 to 2019
Authors: Stengaard Annemarie Rinder , Combs Lauren , Supervie Virginie , Croxford Sara , Desai Sarika , Sullivan Ann K , Jakobsen Stine Finne , Santos Quenia , Simões Daniel , Casabona Jordi , Lazarus Jeffrey V , de Wit John B F , Amort Frank M , Pharris Anastasia , Nerlander Lina , Raben Dorthe
Published: November 2021

Background

In Europe, HIV disproportionately affects men who have sex with men (MSM), people who inject drugs (PWID), prisoners, sex workers, and transgender people. Epidemiological data are primarily available from national HIV case surveillance systems that rarely capture information on sex work, gender identity or imprisonment. Surveillance of HIV prevalence in key populations often occurs as independent studies with no established mechanism for collating such information at the European level.

Aim

We assessed HIV prevalence in MSM, PWID, prisoners, sex workers, and transgender people in the 30 European Union/European Economic Area countries and the United Kingdom.

Methods

We conducted a systematic literature review of peer-reviewed studies published during 2009–19, by searching PubMed, Embase and the Cochrane Library. Data are presented in forest plots by country, as simple prevalence or pooled across multiple studies.

Results

Eighty-seven country- and population-specific studies were identified from 23 countries. The highest number of studies, and the largest variation in HIV prevalence, were identified for MSM, ranging from 2.4–29.0% (19 countries) and PWID, from 0.0–59.5% (13 countries). Prevalence ranged from 0.0–15.6% in prisoners (nine countries), 1.1–8.5% in sex workers (five countries) and was 10.9% in transgender people (one country). Individuals belonging to several key population groups had higher prevalence.

Conclusion

This review demonstrates that HIV prevalence is highly diverse across population groups and countries. People belonging to multiple key population groups are particularly vulnerable; however, more studies are needed, particularly for sex workers, transgender people and people with multiple risks.
Estimated number of deaths directly averted in people 60 years and older as a result of COVID-19 vaccination in the WHO European Region, December 2020 to November 2021
Authors: Meslé Margaux MI , Brown Jeremy , Mook Piers , Hagan José , Pastore Roberta , Bundle Nick , Spiteri Gianfranco , Ravasi Giovanni , Nicolay Nathalie , Andrews Nick , Dykhanovska Tetiana , Mossong Joël , Sadkowska-Todys Małgorzata , Nikiforova Raina , Riccardo Flavia , Meijerink Hinta , Mazagatos Clara , Kyncl Jan , McMenamin Jim , Melillo Tanya , Kaoustou Stella , Lévy-Bruhl Daniel , Haarhuis Freek , Rich Rivka , Kall Meaghan , Nitzan Dorit , Smallwood Catherine , Pebody Richard G
Published: November 2021

Since December 2019, over 1.5 million SARS-CoV-2-related fatalities have been recorded in the World Health Organization European Region - 90.2% in people ≥ 60 years. We calculated lives saved in this age group by COVID-19 vaccination in 33 countries from December 2020 to November 2021, using weekly reported deaths and vaccination coverage. We estimated that vaccination averted 469,186 deaths (51% of 911,302 expected deaths; sensitivity range: 129,851–733,744; 23–62%). Impact by country ranged 6–93%, largest when implementation was early.
2001 SONRASI NATO’NUN TERÖRİZMLE MÜCADELE UNSUR, ARAÇ VE POLİTİKALARININ KÜRESEL GÜVENLİĞE ETKİSİ
Authors: ŞAHİN Güngör , GÜNGÖRSEN Rabia
Published: November 2021

Çalışmanın amacı Kuzey Atlantik Antlaşması Örgütü’nün (NATO) 2001 sonrası terörizmle mücadeledeki unsur, araç ve politikalarını incelemektir. Bu çalışma yetmiş iki yıldır kolektif savunma, kriz yönetimi ve işbirliğine dayalı güvenlik anlayışı kapsamında varlığını sürdüren NATO’nun terörizmle mücadele stratejileri ile uluslararası sistemdeki etkisini nasıl koruduğunu anlamak adına önem arz etmektedir. Çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntemi kullanılmış ve İttifak zirve bildirileri ve terörizmle mücadele konseptleri ile mevcut literatürden istifade edilerek incelenmiştir. Çalışmanın bulguları; “11 Eylül saldırıları sonrasında İttifak bir dönüşüm geçirmiş ve terörizmle mücadele için yeni unsur, araç ve politikalar oluşturmuştur. NATO, ittifak üyeleri arasında müşterek bir bakış açısı oluşturduğu takdirde ulus ötesi terörizm ile mücadeleye, uluslararası barış ve istikrara daha fazla katkı sağlamaya devam edecektir.’’
COVİD SONRASI GÜVENLİK YAKLAŞIMI
Authors: YILMAZ Sefer
Published: November 2021

Covid-19 salgını, algılamaları ve davranışları değiştirdiği kadar, ekonomik, siyasi ve yönetsel yapıları da tahmin edilenin ötesinde değiştirecek ya da değişime mecbur edecek gibi görünmektedir. Bu değişim dalgasına kontrolü elden bırakmadan zamanında ayak uydurabilen devletler pozitif ivme yakalarken, değişime direnen veya değişimin gerisinde kalan ülkeler, hız kaybedecektir. Bu makalede, salgının değişime zorladığı politika alanlarından İç Güvenlik Yönetimi ele alınacaktır. Covid Sonrası (Post-Covid) Güvenlik Anlayışı, güvenlik normlarında radikal değişimleri ihtiva eden yeni ve kapsamlı bir paradigmaya atıfta bulunmaktadır. 9/11 ile yaşanan şok nasıl ki yeni bir iç güvenlik anlayışını ortaya çıkardıysa, Covid-19 ile yaşanan tecrübeler de mevcut güvenlik yaklaşımlarında radikal bir değişimi zorunlu kılmaktadır. Salgın gerçeğinin yarattığı bu yeni iç güvenlik paradigmasının gerekliliğini kavrayan ve başarılı bir şekilde tatbik eden ülkeler, gelecekte yaşanması kuvvetle muhtemel benzeri tehditlere karşı ciddi bir altyapı sağlayacaktır.
Middle School Students’ Realistic Consideration of Problematic Problems
Authors:   The Korea Society Of Educational Studies In Mathematics, Yi Gyuhee , Lee Jihyun
Published: November 2021

This study aims to explore how ‘sensitively’ Korean middle school students consider realistic contexts while solving problematic problems. Six pairs of word problems were collectively administered to 85 students in third grade during a mathematics lesson, and follow-up interviews were conducted with 11 students. The survey found that the proportion of students who solved the problems by sensitively considering real-world knowledge was not high (22%). In the follow-up interviews, the students reported that they would think of mathematics separately from real-world situations. An analysis of the students’ unrealistic reactions to real-life problems has implications for the practice of school mathematics regarding real-life word problems.
PENGARUH RASIO KEUANGAN TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN YANG TERGABUNG DALAM INDEKS KOMPAS100
Authors: Oktaryani G. A. Sri , Abdurrazak Awafiq , Negara Iwan Kusuma
Published: November 2021

The firm’s goal is to maximize the firm value or wealth for its shareholders. The purpose of this research is to examine the effects of profitability ratio, liquidity ratio, solvency ratio, and activity ratio on the firm value which are part of Kompas-100 index during period 2015 – 2019. Sample are selected by using purposive sampling method. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis. This study indicate that the profitability, liquidity and activity ratio have positive and significant effect on firm value. Meanwhile, the solvability has a negative and significant effect on firm’s value.Keywords:Profitability; liquidity; solvability; activity; firm value
ANALISIS PERBANDINGAN MOTIVASI KERJA DAN KEPUASAN KERJA BERDASARKAN GENDER PADA PUSKESMAS UTAN KABUPATEN SUMBAWA
Authors: Helmida Baiq Ertin , Wardani Rosyia , Harianto Harianto
Published: November 2021

This study aims to analyze differences in work motivation and job satisfaction based on gender in the Utan Health Center in Sumbawa Regency. The subjects in this study were all employees of the Utan Health Center in Sumbawa Regency. This study used a sample of 60 employees, consisting of 15 male employees and 45 female employees. The sampling technique in this study uses Disproportionate stratified random sampling and to test the hypothesis MANOVA analysis tools are used with a significance level of 5%. The results of the data analysis show that there is a significant difference in the work motivation of male employees and female employees at Puskesmas Utan, Kabupaten Sumbawa, where the significance value is 0.002 <0.05. Meanwhile, the results of the job satisfaction variable showed that there was no significant difference between male employees and female employees at the Puskesmas, Kabupaten Sumbawa, where the significance value was 0.138> 0.05.Keywords:Analysis Differences in Work Motivation and Job Satisfaction Based on Gender
KRITERIA HOMESTAY DI DESA WISATA YANG MEMENUHI PRINSIP-PRINSIP WISATA HALAL : SEBUAH KAJIAN TEORI
Authors: Permadi Lalu Adi , Muttaqillah Muttaqillah , Retnowati Weni
Published: November 2021

This theoretical review aimed to discuss about homestay criteria that has been accepting halal tourism principles that can be implemented in the rural tourism. This because the need of adjustment in the pandemic era and the industry must adopt the current condition. The criteria will be useful for the researcher and the assesors for the feasibility of homestay as a halal homestay in this pandemic era and after.Keywords:Homestay, halal, tourism, rural, principles
Importance of balance sheet composition in stress test estimates
Authors: Climent-Serrano Salvador , Bustos-Contell Elisabeth , Labatut-Serer Gregorio
Published: November 2021

The stress tests are based on macroeconomic variables for the estimations of the results. However, there are other factors that may influence them. This paper studies the influence of the balance sheet structure in the NPL and the loss caused by the NPL using econometric models. The objective  is to research  how they affect the aggregates in the balance sheet to the delay in payment  and the the provision for impairment, distinguishing these effects according to the economic cycle, so that can be applied to the stress test. The results show  that the Balance sheet structure is important in delinquency and losses caused by it, especially in respect of stockholders’ funds, ECB resources and the account Non-current assets held for sale. It also highlights the influence of the economic cycle and the different behavior of the NPL  and the losses due to default with respect to the same explanatory variables.
Econometric model to estimate the Probability of Default and Loss Given Default in the EBA stress test in 2016
Authors: Climent-Serrano Salvador
Published: November 2021

In this research, an econometric with panel data using Ordinary least squares OLS model is constructed following the guidelines recommended by the EBA stress test methodology for 2016. The findings indicate that macroeconomic factors affecting defaults are the expected ones in the Spanish credit institutions. However, loan impairments do not follow the patterns that a priori would be normal. Divergent is outcomes in defaults and impairments: the Non-Performing Loans (NPL) is pro-cyclical and impairment losses are counter-cyclical.
APLICAÇÃO DO VALOR JUSTO NOS ATIVOS BIOLÓGICOS: UM ESTUDO NO ZOOLÓGICO DE VOLTA REDONDA
Authors: Oiticica Arthur Batista , Moreira Michel Santana , Bonfim Mariana Pereira
Published: November 2021

O presente trabalho busca reproduzir, contabilmente, o valor justo dos ativos biológicos do Zoológico Municipal de Volta Redonda. Dada a crescente demanda por trabalhos com foco em gestão ambiental após a publicação do CPC 29, percebe-se a necessidade de avaliação fidedigna do valor dos animais pertencentes aos zoológicos visto que sua exposição é fonte de recursos indireta e a existência do comércio/permuta entre zoológicos. É possível aplicar o CPC 29 no tratamento contábil do Zoológico de Volta Redonda? Demonstra-se a conta de ativo biológico, calculada a valor justo, contendo 232 dos 275 animais em exibição, posição essa de 2016. Concluiu-se que, caso o zoológico dispusesse de um núcleo para efetuar o acompanhamento das variações patrimoniais, as mesmas estariam sendo representadas fidedignamente.
RELATÓRIOS DE AUDITORIA: FREQUÊNCIA DA ALTERAÇÃO DAS OPINIÕES DOS AUDITORES NO SEGMENTO TRADICIONAL BOVESPA DA B3
Authors: Fagundes Ernando
Published: November 2021

Este estudo teve por objetivo verificar as opiniões emitidas nos relatórios de auditores independentes de empresas listadas no Brasil, Bolsa e Balcão (B3). Para isto, analisou-se 179 companhias enquadradas em variados setores e classificadas no segmento Tradicional Bovespa dos anos de 2017 e 2018. Trata-se de uma pesquisa quantitativa e documental. Identificou-se as opiniões emitidas nos relatórios e os motivos que levaram os auditores a emitirem opiniões modificadas. Os tipos de opiniões apresentadas nos relatórios pelos auditores foram, sem ressalva, com ressalva e abstenção de opinião, inexiste relatórios com a opinião do tipo adversa. Os dados apresentaram que 165 companhias receberam o relatório sem ressalva em 2017 e este número caiu 3,03% em 2018 (160), o que aumentou os relatórios emitidos com opinião modificada. Houve um crescimento de 33,33% na apresentação de opiniões modificadas em 2018, comparado com 2017. Grande parte dos motivos que acarretam o relatório ser emitido com opinião modificada se repetem nos anos. No último ano apresentaram motivos que valem sem ressaltados, como consequências da operação Lava Jato no Brasil.
ESTUDO SOBRE A PERCEPÇÃO E PARTICIPAÇÃO POPULAR NAS AUDIÊNCIAS PÚBLICAS REALIZADAS NO MUNICÍPIO DE NOVA MUTUM-MT
Authors: Bragatti Marcelo Rodrigo , Do Nascimento Valdemir Lino , Carvalho Lucas dos Reis
Published: November 2021

A presente pesquisa teve como objetivo identificar como ocorre a participação popular nas audiências públicas realizadas no município de Nova Mutum/MT, relacionadas à elaboração e acompanhamento dos instrumentos legais de planejamento. A pesquisa foi elaborada através da coleta de atas públicas de elaboração e acompanhamento dos instrumentos de planejamento, aplicação de questionários a população e entrevistas aos gestores municipais responsáveis pela elaboração das audiências. Os resultados auferem a falta de interesse por parte da população de Nova Mutum/MT na participação das audiências públicas, mesmo diante do conhecimento de sua importância como mecanismo de fiscalização contra corrupção e utilização inadequada de recursos públicos, juntamente com a falha nos métodos e mecanismos de divulgação realizados pela Prefeitura Municipal de Nova Mutum/MT.
CONSTRUÇÃO DE UMA FERRAMENTA DE APOIO NA GESTÃO DA TRANSPARÊNCIA E ACESSIBILIDADE DA INFORMAÇÃO USANDO A ABORDAGEM MCDA-C
Authors: Coelho Gabriel Nilson , Ensslin Sandra Rolin , Petri Sergio Murilo
Published: November 2021

Este estudo objetiva construir um modelo de avaliação de desempenho multicritério construtivista para apoiar a gestão da transparência e acessibilidade da informação no Departamento de Contabilidade e Finanças da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. A presente pesquisa possui caráter exploratório-descritivo. A escolha da metodologia construtivista é baseada na possibilidade de geração de conhecimento no decisor, que neste caso é o diretor do departamento, o qual percebe a Metodologia Multicritério de Apoio à Decisão Construtivista (MCDA-C) como instrumento de intervenção adequado e útil para embasar suas decisões, tonando assim este trabalho viável. Os principais resultados encontrados com a elaboração do modelo foram: a identificação de três áreas de preocupação: admissão, remuneração e aposentadoria, sendo construídos nove descritores para avaliar o status quo das atividades desempenhadas. Foi constatado que dois descritores apresentaram níveis de desempenho comprometedor. Para estes foram sugeridas ações de melhoria na etapa de recomendações. As atividades críticas não são exclusivas do setor, conforme analisado no cotejamento de resultados, são desafios presentes em outros estudos, o que indica um horizonte de pesquisa amplo na área.
BALANÇO DE PRODUÇÃO: Uma análise das características das publicações sobre custeio ABC nos periódicos contábeis qualificados pela CAPES como A2 e B1
Authors: Camargo Eliane Maria , Durigon Almir Rodrigues , Vieira Mattiello da Silva Juliana Vitória , Carvalho Ribeiro Tatiana Rosa
Published: November 2021

Este artigo tem por objetivo analisar as características das publicações sobre o método de custeio Activity-Based Costing - ABC, publicadas nos periódicos nacionais em contabilidade. A metodologia adotada constitui-se de pesquisa bibliográfica e de análise conteúdo. Foram analisados os artigos publicados nas edições de 2011 a 2020 dos periódicos de contabilidade qualificados pela CAPES como A2 e B1. Durante as análises, foi possível observar os autores mais citados, as obras mais referenciadas, a quantidade de autores por artigo, a formação acadêmica dos autores e os métodos de pesquisa mais utilizados nos trabalhos. Os resultados obtidos revelam que não há muitas publicações sobre o assunto, que a técnica mais adotada quanto aos procedimentos técnicos foi a pesquisa descritiva, os artigos foram publicados por mais de dois autores, o autor mais influente é Robert S. Kaplan, a obra mais referenciada foi “Custo e desempenho: Administre seus custos para ser mais competitivo”. A relevância desta pesquisa está em contribuições futuras com a ampliação de investigações acerca da temática em questão.
A TRIBUTAÇÃO SOBRE A RENDA DAS PESSOAS FÍSICAS: UM ESTUDO COMPARATIVO ENTRE BRASIL, ARGENTINA E ESTADOS UNIDOS
Authors: Vargas Jéssica Santos , Eckert Alex , Mecca Marlei Salete
Published: November 2021

O presente estudo objetiva apontar as principais semelhanças e diferenças envolvendo o IRPF no Brasil, na Argentina e nos Estados Unidos. Trata-se de um estudo com delineamento de pesquisa bibliográfica e abordagem qualitativa. Os resultados revelam que o Brasil e a Argentina, que são países considerados emergentes, concentram a sua tributação sobre o consumo, enquanto o IRPF é pouco expressivo na arrecadação.  Já os Estados Unidos, estabelecido como maior potência mundial, apresenta-se com a tributação voltada sobre a renda, sendo o IRPF o principal imposto do país. Já em relação ao impacto do IRPF para o contribuinte que exerce a função de Contador nestes três países, observa-se que a Argentina, como a menor economia, é o país que mais onera este profissional através deste tributo.
PERCEPÇÃO DA CONTABILIDADE RURAL NA ATIVIDADE AVÍCOLA: ESTUDO DE CASO EM UMA PROPRIEDADE RURAL DO SUDOESTE DO PARANÁ
Authors: Dagostini Luciane , Robetti Andrei , Pereira Andressa Alves
Published: November 2021

O estudo tem como objetivo de identificar a percepção de um produtor rural que exerce atividade avícola sobre a utilização da contabilidade rural na atividade. Para tanto, realizou-se uma revisão sistemática da literatura, seguida de entrevista direcionada ao proprietário rural e um levantamento dos resultados financeiros dos lotes referentes aos meses de agosto a novembro de 2018. Os principais resultados são: (i) em entrevista, o produtor não está satisfeito com a atividade, pois obtém baixos retornos gerados, no entanto, pretende continuar com a mesma porque é sua principal fonte de renda; e, (ii) elaboração de uma demonstração financeira que evidenciou um lucro líquido de R$ 4.673,59 para a atividade. Conclui-se que a atividade avícola, atualmente, é uma fonte de renda viável, uma vez que requer pouco esforço físico devido à utilização de equipamentos e instalações automatizadas, os quais já estão quitados.
THE IMPACT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES ON POST-MERGER PERFORMANCE
Authors: AKGÜN Ali İhsan
Published: November 2021

The relation between the post-merger performance and corporate governance mechanism is examined using Linear regression model for a sample of US, Canada, EU-28 and Western European countries listed firms for the period from 2003 to 2012. We also examine as to whether the use of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) improves corporate transparency, therefore, increasing financial reporting quality. Using a sample of banks from international countries, we present the following key findings: post-merger performance is significantly better common law in countries than code law in countries with better IFRS group banks during the post-merger performance. We also find that local GAAP reporting allows a more transparent assessment of financial performance on the basis of traditional indicators making it a superior tool for assessing potential acquisition targets. This study analysis changes in a country legal regulation as a measure of corporate governance and shows that these regulations play an important role in merger activity. Legal origins and owner-protection mechanisms are important in explaining the relationship between the quality of accounting standards and corporate governance practices following IFRS adoption. Overall, our empirical findings result consistent with Ciobanu (2015) find that merger and acquisition is influenced both the legal origin and accounting regulations.