bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
O ensino da Geografia urbana: desafios e práticas para os professores de Geografia
Authors: Silva Reynaldo Daivyd Lopes da 
Published: October 2019

RESUMO: O presente artigo aborda as problemáticas que permeiam ensino da geografia urbana sendo esta fundamental para o desenvolvimento cognitivo dos alunos em relação ao espaço urbano onde a variável distinta de cada ponto da cidade requer um estudo que reflete a realidade local e global considerando o atual período. O objetivo desta obra visa compreender os desafios associados ao ensino da geografia urbana e propor práticas que auxilie os professores de geografia. A metodologia utilizada é de caráter qualiquantitava, está fundamentada incialmente pelo estudo de obras que envolve a temática. Para coleta de dados foram necessários aplicação de questionários e entrevistas informais com o intuído de esclarecer as particularidades do objeto estudado. Foi necessário, a utilização de fichamentos para facilitar o embasamento teórico e evitar releituras. Os resultando apontam existência de desafios relacionado as práticas de ensino na geografia urbana que comprometem o desenvolvimento dos alunos nas aulas. Esses problemas estão relacionados inicialmente a dificuldade dos professores com o tema somado a falta de recurso pedagógico apropriado. Observando as atuais condições estruturais das escolas se faz necessário aprimoramentos estruturais, tecnológicos e considerar a criação de laboratórios de geografia. Conclui-se que a geografia urbana nas aulas de geografia pode criar devesas possibilidades para trabalha a realidade e o cotidiano dos instigando a refletir sobre a formação do ambiente urbano. Porém, são diversos desafios a serem superados e requer investimento e planejamento para atender as demandas.

PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Ensino, geografia, espaço urbano, desafios.
Estágio supervisionado em Geografia: reflexões a formação docente
Authors: Sá Quitéria da Silva de , Almeida Ricardo Santos de 
Published: October 2019

Buscamos com este relato de experiência problematizarmos as experiências didático-pedagógicas desenvolvidas não longo do estágio supervisionado em duas escolas públicas (uma municipal e uma estadual) no município Pariconha/AL entre os anos de 2018 a 2019. Para tal, debruçamo-nos pela compreensão da importância do planejamento didático-pedagógico estabelecendo-se nele a valorização pela aprendizagem que viabilizarão na relação ensino-aprendizagem a socialização de conhecimentos didático-geográfico consubstanciados nos documentos normativos da educação brasileira como a Lei de Diretrizes e Bases da Educação Nacional, e também a partir das discussões de Freire (1996), Kaercher (2002), Lima e Pimenta (2005/2006), Callai (2011), Oliveira (2015), Rodrigues (2015) refletiremos a relação de construção e reafirmação da identidade docente tendo por base estratégias operacionais para além do conhecimento do espaço escolar e da sala de aula, mas também de socializar alguns conteúdos, conceitos e temas reafirmando a importância da educação geográfica.

Palavras chaves: Estagio Supervisionado, Ensino aprendizagem, Formação Docente.
Temporal and Spatial Patterns of Seismic Activity Associated with the Dead Sea Transform (DST) during the Past 3000 Yr
Authors: Zohar Motti 
Published: October 2019

AbstractHistorical reports of earthquakes occurring before the twentieth century along the Dead Sea Transform (DST) are available for the past 3000 yr. Most of them are organized in various catalogs, reappraisals, and lists. Using a comprehensive and consistent compilation of these reports, the historical seismicity associated with the DST as a complete tectonic unit was examined. The compilation, supported by paleoseismic and archeoseismic evidence, resulted in 174 reliable historical earthquakes and 112 doubtful ones. The reliable earthquakes, along with 42 post‐nineteenth century instrumental earthquakes, are an up‐to‐date evaluation of the DST seismicity starting from the mid‐eighth century B.C.E. until 2015 C.E. Additionally, the scenario of historical earthquakes such as the 363 C.E. and 1033 C.E. events was resolved. The characterization of temporal and spatial patterns of DST seismicity, classifying them into four geographical zones, raised that most of the northern destructive earthquakes are clustered while clustering at the central and southern zones is less abundant.
Effectiveness of chitosan mouthwash on plaque formation and levels of salivary Streptococcus and Lactobacillus count: an in vivo study
Authors: Indu S. R. Aparna , Sargod Sharan S. , Bhat Sham S. , Manikkoth Shamjith , Ramakrishnan N. 
Published: October 2019

Background: The objectives of the present study were to clinically evaluate the effectiveness of chitosan mouthwash on Plaque formation and to evaluate the antimicrobial activity against salivary Streptococcus mutans (SM) and Lactobacillus (LB).Methods: A total of 20 participants with decay-missing-filled index ≥4 and simplified oral hygiene index score >1.3 were recruited for the study after taking informed consent. All the participants were provided a bottle of chitosan mouthwash in addition to their usual oral hygiene procedure. Baseline salivary SM and LB levels were determined, using chair-side CRT® bacteria test prior giving chitosan mouthwash and after 14 days, during which children are advised to use 10 ml of mouthwash for 60 seconds two times daily. Plaque index score recorded using Silness and Loe plaque index. Paired t-test (or corresponding non-parametric) and percentage comparison method using cross tables were used for statistical analysis.Results: The baseline plaque index score of 0.758 and after 14 days of mouthwash use, it reduced to 0.434. The mean difference in the plaque index showed significant reduction in the plaque score (i.e., with the difference of 0.324). The results showed the antiplaque effects with a short duration of 14 days use of chitosan (CH) mouthwash. The antibacterial activity demonstrated a range of inhibitory effect on salivary SM and LB.Conclusions: CH showed an evident strong effect against salivary SM and LB levels and controlling the plaque biofilm formation. So water soluble CH can be used in new formulations for oral applications not only as antimicrobial agent but also for plaque biofilm control.
Application of Arabic hearing in noise test on subjects with sensorineural hearing loss
Authors: Essawy Wessam Mostafa 
Published: October 2019

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> HINT sentence test is one of adaptive speech in noise tests. It has been used in many clinical applications such as recording of speech perception threshold using sentences material in quiet and in noise and verifying the benefit from hearing-aid amplification and cochlear implants, especially in noise. This study was designed to apply HINT to subjects with SNHL to get a normative data for this group.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This study included 50 subjects with bilateral mild to moderate sensorineural hearing loss. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> In SNHL subjects, the mean of sSRT in quiet was 49.46 dB (A)±0.68 dB. The mean of S/N ratio at threshold was 7.69 S/N ratio ±0.68, -8.18±0.33 and -8.18±0.35 in the noise conditions 0°, 90° and 270° respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> The statistical reliability and efficiency of the test suit it to practical applications especially in SNHL subjects. </p>
Efficacy, safety and tolerability of autologous platelet rich plasma injection in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis
Authors: Bhan Kavyansh , Kenjle Randhir 
Published: October 2019

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> To evaluate the effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) infiltration in patients with lateral epicondylitis of the elbow.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A randomized, prospective study on 60 patients with lateral epicondylitis of the elbow was conducted at Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune. The patients were randomized and evaluated after receiving infiltration of three milliliters of PRP, or methyl prednisolone. The base-line evaluation was done using visual analog score (VAS) and modified Mayo performance index for elbow (MAYO). Re-evaluation was after 1 and 6 months of the procedure. Statistical analysis was done using independent t-test.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> After 6 months of treatment with PRP, patients with lateral epicondylitis had a statistically significant improvement in their VAS (p&lt;0.05) in contrast to steroid. However, no statistical difference in modified Mayo performance index was found between the two groups at 1 and 6 months after intervention.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Treatment of patients with lateral epicondylitis with PRP reduces pain and is better tolerated than steroid therapy. Thus, the novel PRP therapy can be considered as a primary approach to treat patients of lateral epicondylitis conservatively. </p>
Dermo traction as a solution to major skin defects: a prospective study in a tertiary care hospital of South Odisha
Authors: Sahu Anil K. , Panda Chandan K. 
Published: October 2019

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Soft tissue loss with exposure of underlying tissue is a challenge to all Orthopedics surgeons. The present prospective study described dermo-traction technique using infant feeding tube or prolene suture as an alternative method for the wound closure.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This prospective study described 30 cases where dermo-traction technique was used for the closure of the wound using infant feeding tube or prolene suture. Study was conducted in Orthopaedics Department of MKCG Medical College, Berhampur from June 2016 to May 2018. Patients requiring skin grafting for their major soft tissue defects or in whom skin grafting or fasciocutaneous flap could not be done were included in study.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Out of 30 patients,<strong> </strong>2 were lost to follow-up. Average age of study participants was 39.1 years. Male constituted 67.8%. 78.5% of patients had wound in leg, 14.3% in thigh region, rest had on ankle. 82.1% had an open fracture wound, 10.7% had post-operative wound dehiscence and 7.1% soft tissue injury. Average wound healing time was 15.3days with average 5 tightening session of suture. Wounds healed eventually in 26 patients and 2 patients had an infection. Among 26 patients 9 patients had delayed primary and 17 had secondary closure of wound.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> It can be concluded that gradual closure of the wounds with soft tissue defects can be achieved by applying dermo-traction technique using prolene suture or infant feeding tube with average 15 days of time. So dermo-traction using infant feeding tube or prolene suture is a simple, inexpensive, effective and technically sound alternate solution for closure of wound.</p><p class="abstract"> </p>
Study of femoral neck fractures in elderly patients of Malayalam population
Authors: Rajasekharan Jayakrishnan 
Published: October 2019

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> 53 elderly patients aged between 51 to 80 were operated for fracture of neck of Femur to compare the two methods for early healing.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> All patients selected for bipolar hemiarthopalsty. Out of them 25 were cemented, and 28 were un-cemented. Every patients was operated through posterior (Southern- Moore) approach. Harris Hip score was studied to assess the duration of improvement.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> History of the patients was 12 (22.6%) were diabetic mellitus, 14 (26.4%) were Hypertensive 9 (16.9%) were alcoholic, 18 (33.9%) were normal (NAD) in the comparison of Harris Hip score at different age-in 51-60 years mean value was 92.8, (SD±0.3), in 61-70 years mean value was 85.1 (SD±0.26), in 71-80 years mean value was 81.9 (SD±0.26), On total sum of score was 729.6, DF was 51, MSS was 363, 0.07, F=ratio was 5019, p value was highly significant (p&lt;0.01). In the comparative study of Harris Hip score degrees in both methods were quite functional, chi-square test was 3.90 DF=3, and p&gt;0.05.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> This study of bipolar hemiartho pasty with cement or without cement will be quite effective to treat the neck fracture in old patients due to its dual fixation because calcar femorale present in the neck of the femur become function less with advancement of age moreover neck of the femur is devoid of periosteum Hence healing of neck fracture of the femur is medical challenge.</p><p align="center"> </p>
INTRODUCING NEW EMPLOYEE EMPOWERMENT APPROACH: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Badjie Gibriel , Thoyib Armanu , Hadiwidjojo Djumilah , Rofiq Ainur 
Published: October 2019

Purpose of the study: The aim of the paper is to introduce newly developed constructs of employee empowerment as alternatives to the existing measures serving both the organization and employees. Centered on employees as the focus of the argument regarding how genuinely employee empowerment is realistically practiced in organizations today.
Methodology: The study applied systematic literature review (SLR) or systematic research synthesis (SRS) as the method to gather, analyze and respond to the research query. The study method embraces the definition of SLR by Rousseau et al., (2008). The conditions for the literature search electronically were done through multiple journal sites. The gathered academic published materials were dated between 1954-2017.
Main Findings: The findings revealed that there is a misconception surrounding the true picture of employee empowerment in organizations. Different organizations have different interpretations of employee empowerment as deem fitting to serve their needs. Most findings propagate employee empowerment on the conditions of internal factors of the organization.
Applications of this study: This new approach to employee empowerment will give employees a new lease of life that extends beyond the immediate influence of the organization. It incorporates external factors as both define and shape the attitude and behaviors of employees. Both micro and macro factors relating to work roles and non-work roles of employees matter in empowerment.
Novelty/Originality of this study: This study takes a holistic approach to employee empowerment by taking both inside-out and outside-in approach to factors that have strong influence on the attitude and behavior of employees thus relates to performance. It introduces new measures for employee empowerment.
Helicobacter pylori as a risk factor for gastric cancer: the evidence and primary prevention strategy
Authors: Voynovan I. N. , Embutnieks Yu. V. , Mareeva D. V. , Kolbasnikov S. V. , Bordin D. S. 
Published: October 2019

Russia is a country with a high prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection, a high incidence of gastric cancer, and its late diagnosis. HР infection has been recognized as the leading manageable risk factor for gastric cancer. Accurate diagnostic tests must be used to identify and control the effectiveness of HP eradication, and effective schemes must be implemented for HP eradication. The aim of this article was to analyze the latest consensus documents, systematic reviews and meta-analyzes that reflected the role of HP as a risk factor for the development of gastric cancer, as well as measures for the risk reduction. We describe in detail the diagnostic methods for HP infection, provide data on their use in the Russian Federation, and analyze the efficacy of eradication regimens. In all HPinfected individuals, HP leads to chronic inflammation in the gastric mucosa and launches a precancerous cascade (Correa's cascade). The risk of gastric cancer increases with severe atrophy, intestinal metaplasia and dysplasia. Primary prevention of gastric cancer is most effective if the eradication is performed before atrophic gastritis develops. The available consensus documents underline the importance of HP infection identification by accurate diagnostics at this stage of chronic gastritis. In Russia, the primary HP diagnosis is based on histology (37.7%), rapid urease test (29.2%), and serology (29.7%). HP stool antigen test (31.3%), 13C-urea breath test (23.4%) and the histological method (23.3%) are most often used to control eradication. Currently, the first line of eradication therapy is recommended as triple therapy with clarithromycin prescribed for 14 days. It is recommended to use double dose of proton pump inhibitors and bismuth to increase the effectiveness of this scheme. A 14-days triple regimen enhanced by bismuth has been recommended as the first-line therapy in the Russian Federation.
The use of subcutaneous methotrexate from various manufacturers in real clinical practice: a comparative study
Authors: Karateev D. E. , Luchikhina E. L. , Gridneva G. I. , Demidova N. V. 
Published: October 2019

Background: Methotrexate is the main synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and other immunoinflammatory conditions. In the recent years, the subcutaneous form of methotrexate (SC MTX), particularly as ready-to-use syringes, has been increasingly used worldwide. Currently, several generics of SC MTX from different manufacturers are available. In literature we could not find any publications on the comparison of SC MTX generics.Aim: To evaluate the possibility to effectively use various SC MTXs for the treatment of RA and PsA in real clinical practice. Materials and methods: Patients older than 18 years old with a diagnosis of RA by ACR 1987 or ACR / EULAR 2010 criteria or diagnosis of PsA by CASPAR criteria with indications for SC MTX were included in this open-label 6-month observational study “Therapy of Rheumatoid Arthritis with Methotrexate in the Subcutaneous Form in Clinical Practice (TRAMPLIN)”. TRAMPLIN included two study periods: 1) a retrospective study of the safety of SC MTX from various manufacturers in clinical practice, according to patients' medical records; 632 patients (67.2% female, 32.8% male) on SC MTX were identified, and the number of adverse reactions recorded in the documentation (spontaneous reports) was determined; 2) a prospective study of the treatment duration and the reasons for the withdrawal of SC MTX from different manufacturers, which included 69 patients with RA and PsA. SC MTXs from three manufacturers were used in this study, namely Metoject (Medac GmbH, Germany); Métortrites (S.C. Rompharm Company S.R.L., Romania); Methotrexat Ebewe (Sandoz Pharmaceuticals D.D., Slovenia).Results: In the retrospective part of the study very few adverse events (AEs) were registered, which were related to SC MTX in the physician's opinion (41 patients, or 6.5%). Their incidence was higher in methotrexate-naïve patients. In the prospective part of the study at 3 months after the start of SC MTX therapy, 25 patients (36.2%) changed the treatment regimen (switched between the study drugs or to oral methotrexate). The main reasons for switching (20.3%) were “non-medical” events in the outpatients. AEs ranked second as a reason for the drug withdrawal (14.5%), irrespective of the manufacturer. At 6 month of the study, 38% patients were treated with Metoject, 30% with Methotrexat Ebewe, 28% with Métortrites, and 4% of patients switched to oral methotrexate.Conclusion: This first Russian study of SC MTX generics from three different manufacturers confirmed a good SC MTX safety profile in a large clinical sample and showed good retention rates for therapy: by the end of the observation, 96% of the patients with available follow-up data remained on SC MTX. All three SC MTXs from different manufacturers were compatible in terms of safety, tolerability, and drug survival.
STRATEGI KOMUNIKASI VISIONET DALAM MEMBANGUN CITRA UNTUK GENERASI MILENIAL
Authors: Karo-karo Dewi Sartika , Wijaya Lina Sinatra 
Published: October 2019

This study aims to describe the communication strategies carried out by VisioNet. The communication strategy applied, has a positive impact on both company members and prospective employees especially the millennial generations. This is a descriptive qualitative research. For gathering the data, the in depth-interview to the millennials generations is used. The results of this study indicate that VisioNet carried out the communication strategy through various media, such as social media (Instagram, facebook, youtube) and printed media (brochures, bulletins, x-banners, banners). In addition, Internal communication through seminars and general classes is also used to build the internal relations with the employees. VisioNet also carries out an employer brand through website, social media, job fair, newsletter/release, publication, seminar general classes and also some events to build the image of the company among the target audience.
Absence of HCV RNA from the Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells is a Predictor of Good Response after Treatment of Egyptian Chronic Hepatitis C Patients with Sofosbuvir Based Therapy: a prospective study
Authors: Mostafa Hanan Mostafa , Zaghloul Mariam Salah , Ghazal Abeer , Ragab Dalia Elsayed 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
Background: Studies indicate that in most patients with chronic hepatitis C, viral RNA is present not only in plasma but also in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC). Furthermore, the PBMC compartment may be a preferred site for HCV, which is able to reinitiate viral replication after HCV treatment, even if clearance occurred. The aim of this study was to detect the persistence of hepatitis C viral RNA in both serum and PBMCs at 12 and 24 weeks of treatment in chronic hepatitis C virus (CHC) patients with sofosbuvir based therapy. Methods: 75 CHC patients were tested for HCV- RNA in serum at 0, 12 & 24 weeks of treatment, and for HCV- RNA in PBMCs on the 12 & 24 weeks. Results: At week 12 of treatment all patients had no HCVRNA in their serum; however, 8 cases were positive for HCV RNA in their PBMC. After 24 weeks of treatment, HCV RNA was re-examined in both serum and PBMCs for all patients. Six out of the eight cases that were found having positive HCV RNA in their PBMCs turned positive HCV RNA in the serum. While the other two cases still negative for HCV RNA in the serum. Interestingly, another two cases out of the sixty-seven cases that were found having negative HCV RNA in their PBMC turned positive HCV RNA in the serum. Conclusions: Absence of HCV RNA in PBMC is a better predictor of good response after treatment of CHC patients with DAAs, than its absence in the serum.