bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Ankara’da Evsiz Ölümleri
Authors: Yağan Murat , Koçak Uğur , Demirel Birol 
Published: December 2018

Objective: Homeless people are a national problem for Turkey as well as in other countries. The higher death rates of homeless people than general population makes important to determine causes of preventable deaths and to inform the social institutions and the state about to take precautions against these deaths. Aim of this study is to build public attention to this problem, to make contribute to the statistical data about homeless people in our country and to obtain data in order to take preventive measures.
Materials and Methods: In this study, autopsy reports of 127 homeless cases who died in Ankara and recorded by Morgue Department of Forensic Medicine Institution in Ankara between 1997-2006 were reviewed. The data were evaluated retrospectively in terms of age, gender, the place where the deceased was found, the season and the cause of death. The data obtained from the cases were recorded and analyzed by using the statistical program (SPSS 16.0).
Results:It was found that 116 (91.33%) of homeless deaths were men and the most frequent deaths were between 30-61 years with a ratio of (70.08%). The places where they were found are mostly derelict buildings, construction sites and shielding places. Deaths mostly occurred in autumns and winters (62.99%). General hygiene of the found corpses of the homeless people (67.1 %) were distorted and autopsy was held for 42,51 % of total. It was determined that unnatural death causes (%55.11) were traffic accidents (14.17 %) and alcoholic intoxications (7.87%). Natural causes of deaths were found...
Os benefícios e os custos da efetivação da justiça de transição no Brasil
Authors: Camargo Outeiro Hernandes Luiz Eduardo , Tabak Benjamin Miranda 
Published: December 2018

A efetivação da justiça de transição promove maiores benefícios para a sociedade quanto à proteção dos direitos humanos e quanto à consolidação da democracia, permitindo a superação da cultura de violência e medo, na medida em que são implementados de forma ampla os seus mecanismos em uma sociedade pós-conflito. Por essas razões, a efetivação da justiça de transição no Brasil nos dias atuais traz mais benefícios sociais, contribuindo para que graves violações de direitos humanos não mais se repitam.
Animalidade e subjetividade em Coetzee: repensando as fronteiras da justiça
Authors: Trindade Andre Karam , Fregapane Antonio Trevisan , Lourenço Daniel Braga 
Published: December 2018

Trata-se de ensaio que discute a animalidade e a subjetividade presentes no romance A vida dos animais, do escritor sul-africano J. M. Coetzee, lançado em 1999, aliando os estudos em Direitos dos Animais àqueles em Direito e Literatura, tanto na perspectiva metodológica do Direito na Literatura quanto do Direito como Literatura. Para isso, adota a premissa de que algumas narrativas literárias são mais importantes para a compreensão dos fenômenos jurídicos e sociais do que grande parte dos manuais jurídicos. O ensaio introduz, por meio da narrativa de Coetzee, o problema da Ética Animal sob a perspectiva dos filósofos e dos poetas. Quais os fundamentos teóricos que permeiam o discurso apaixonado e as desconcertantes provocações de Coetzee/Costello? Por que razão Coetzee preferiu a ficção, em detrimento do método expositivo próprio da filosofia, para discorrer sobre o tema por ele abordado na Universidade de Princeton? Essas as questões centrais que o ensaio procura enfrentar à luz do Direito dos Animais. Ao final, sugere que a arte antecipa a vida, apontando que a literatura é uma ferramenta poderosa para a reflexão crítica dos juristas e, consequentemente, para a transformação do sistema de justiça.
Comparison of Relationship between Quality of Public Life and Quality Dedicated to Working Life in the Presence of the Mediator role of Work Conflict: A Multi-Group Analysis
Authors: Zabihi Mohtaram , Mahmoudi Ghahraman , Abedi Ghassem 
Published: December 2018

Background and purpose: The concepts of work and life have the strongest and most effective relationship with individuals and society, and making a balance between them can have a direct impact on the achievement of organizational goals. The purpose of this study was to compare the relationship between quality of public life and quality dedicated to working life in the presence of the mediator role of work conflict.Materials and Methods: This applied study was conducted by implementing a descriptive-analytical method in 2017. The study population consisted of 351 working women in the health sector of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, who were selected using stratified sampling method. The survey tool was a standard questionnaire which was used to collect the data, and then the collected data was analyzed by SPSS 24 and AMOS 22.Results: The relationship between quality of public life and quality dedicated to work life in the job groups of women’s healthcare providers (P=0.0009,t=3.592), nurses and midwives' job group (P=0.009,t=2.595), and women’s technician/health expert working in health sector was significant (P=0.002, t=3.104). Whereas, there was no significant difference between the average quality of public life (P=0.117, F=1.788) and the quality dedicated to working life among the employees with different job titles (P=0.592, F=0.742). At the same time, the average of work conflicts was significantly different among different occupations (p = 0.009, F=3.152).Conclusion: The results showed that the relationship between quality of public life and the quality dedicated to work life varies from one job group to another. As a result, with proper planning aiming at increasing the quality of public life, an increase in the quality dedicated to work life and a reduction in their work conflicts can be seen.
Removal of Reactive Blue 19 Dye Using a Combined Sonochemical and Modified Pistachio Shell Adsorption Processes from Aqueous Solutions
Authors: Rahdar Somayeh , Shikh Leila , Ahmadi Shahin 
Published: December 2018

Background and purpose: Reactive Blue 19(RB19) dye is one of the major dangers to human health and environment. Hence, the removal of these compounds from polluted water has been considered. This study was an attempt to investigate the removal of RB19 dye from aqueous solution in the presence of modified pistachio shell.Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, the treatability of water polluted with RB19dye was investigated by using sonochemical oxidation in a reactor. The sample with the desired concentrations of dye (10-80 mg/L) at pH 2-11 was prepared, then the required concentrations of MPS (0.1– 1.2 g/L) was flowed into the reactor intermittently.Results: The results of the current study showed that 40.26% of the dye was removed in the presence of MPS after 20 min at pH 2, MPS dose 0.7 g/L, and concentration of 20 mg/L.Conclusion: The findings showed that the combined process of ultrasonic and adsorption in the presence of MPS at optimal conditions of operation can be used as an acceptable option in the removal of dye from waters.
Factors affecting the relationship between physician and patient in Ahvaz Community Health Centers
Authors: Torabipour Amin , Badieenasab Parisa , Dolatshah Marzieh 
Published: December 2018

Background and purpose: The patient-physician relationship is a cornerstone of a good primary healthcare. This study was aimed to study the factors affecting the relationship between physician and patient in Ahvaz community health centers.Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, two-hundred participants were randomly selected from 14 community health centers in Ahwaz, 2016. Data were collected using a valid Patient-Doctor relationship questionnaire (PDRQ-9). A total score of 9-45 was considered to assess communication skill of doctors. Data were analyzed using SPSS.20 Software.Results: The results showed that the total mean and median score of physician-patient relationship was slightly higher than moderate (mean=28.58 and median=26 out of 45). The highest score (3.36 out of 5) was related to the item "I can talk to my doctor". The lowest score (2.95 out of 5) was related to the item "My doctor is dedicated to help me." Linear regression analysis shows that the waiting time for receiving services had a negative impact on the patient-doctor relationship. By increasing the waiting time for receiving services, patients' satisfaction from communication with their physicians is decreased (B = -0.112; P = 0.041).Conclusion: The researchers concluded that the relationship between physician and patient in the studied health centers was moderate. It is necessary to develop managerial techniques to reduce waiting time of patients in order to improve the relationship between physicians and patients.
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice of Women towards Breast Cancer and Its Screening: Babol City, Iran – 2017
Authors: Safarpour Mehdi , Tiyuri Amir , Mohamadzade Masume 
Published: December 2018

Background and purpose: Considering the high prevalence and the reduction of the age of breast cancer in Iran, the present study was conducted to survey women's knowledge, attitude and practice about breast cancer and its screening tests in Babol city.Materials and Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 304 women aged 20-65 years (in Hashemi Healthcare Centre affiliated to Babol University of Medical Sciences) who were selected through random sampling were studied over a period of six months in 2017. Data collection was carried out using a standard questionnaire including demographic variables, 12 questions about knowledge, 15 questions about attitude, and 2 questions about practice. The collected data were then analyzed using SPSS (V: 22) by ANOVA, chi-square, and correlation coefficient.Results: The mean age of the participants was 43.3 ± 10.4 years. 22.3% of the participants had a good knowledge, and 61.8% had a positive attitude. Only 17.1% undertook screening examinations. There was also a significant relationship between age and education level with knowledge, attitude, and practice of women (P <0.001). However, there was found no significant relationship between the presence of cancer in relatives with knowledge (P=0.131), attitude (P=0.996), and practice of the women (P= 0.131).Conclusions: Increasing awareness about breast cancer is emphasized, especially in older women or the ones with lower education.
Biodiversity Species and Ecological Distribution of Scorpions in the City of Darmian, Southern Khorasan, Iran
Authors: Motevalli Haghi Farzad , Yousef Mogaddam Mohammad , Ali Enayati Ahmad , Dehghani Rouhullah , Fazeli-Dinan Mahmoud 
Published: December 2018

Background and purpose: Scorpionism is a public health problem in Darmian City. This study was conducted to determine the biodiversity and faunistic of scorpions in order to discover the health preventive features of scorpion sting among the residents of these regions.Methods: A nightly and daily actively searching on distribution and biodiversity of scorpions was carried during April 2015 to March 2016 in Darmian, Iran.Results: A total of 685 scorpions including five species belonging to buthidae family were identified. The highest abundance was observed in warmer months, and Mesobuthus eupeus (54.5%) was the most abundant species. The researchers found a positive correlation between abundance and temperature and a negative correlation between abundance and humidity. The scorpions were observed with more nocturnal activity and were well-adapted with more abundance to the plain, rural, and outdoors environments. Regarding constancy index, all species except A. crassicauda were classified as constant species (C=100). There was no significant difference in the richness of scorpions in different time collections (day or night), geographical areas (plain or mountainous), regions collected (urban or rural), and places (indoors or outdoors). The Shannon and dominant indices were found to be not significantly different between mentioned sites except in time collection.Conclusions: Species composition of scorpions revealed that scorpions were constantly active throughout the year which can play an important role in sting events. So, familiarity of healthcare experts and indigenous people with existing species and their seasonal activities can largely reduce the risk of scorpion stings.
Investigation into the Musculoskeletal Disorders Prevalence and Postural Assessment among Barbers in Sari-2016
Authors: Etemadinezhad Siavash , Ranjbar Fateme , Yazdani Charati Jamshid 
Published: December 2018

Background and purpose: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders usually entangle back spines, neck and upper limbs. Working as a barber paves the ground for probable high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders. This study was designed to evaluate the working postures of sari male barbers by Rapid Entire Body Assessment method and determining the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders using NORDIC questionnaire.Methods: In the present research, 108 Sari barbers working conditions were evaluated using Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) tool, and the data on the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders was collected using Nordic questionnaire. Microsoft Excel and SPSS were then applied to analyze the data. Quantitative variables were analyzed using the descriptive statistical methods including mean and standard deviation. Chi-square test and ordinal regression have also been applied to analyze the relationship between different variables and musculoskeletal disorders' prevalence.Results: The mean age the participants was 33.11±8.2 and the mean of work experience was 12±3.7 years. According to the results of the Nordic questionnaire, during 12 past months, 78% of the studied subjects have discovered pain and discomfort at least in one of their 9 body regions. Complaints of musculoskeletal pains in the wrist were also most prevalent (72.1%), followed by the neck (49%) and elbow pains (46.2%). Through REBA Method, the highest frequency of corrective measures was at level 2 (73.9%).Conclusion: The results of the present study indicated that the evaluated subjects working postures required correction. Also, it was found essential to train barbers in what way to identify the biomechanical and ergonomic risk factors and correct working postures.
THE INCIDENCE AND POSSIBLE CAUSES OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IN HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS DURING 1985–2010
Authors: Listopad O. V. , Yatsuk D. I. , Baranova E. I. 
Published: December 2018

Objective. To evaluate the incidence and causes of atrial fi brillation in hospitalized patients of therapeutic profi le and to compare the dynamics of these parameters over past 25 years.Design and methods.We analyzed 14595 medical histories of the faculty therapy clinic of Pavlov St Petersburg State Medical University for the periods from 1985 to 1990 years and from 2005 to 2010 years.Results.The incidence of atrial fi brillation increased by 1,7 times over the past 25 years. There is a signifi cant increase in the number of patients with atrial fi brillation in combination with co-morbidities: obesity — 1,9 times, essential hypertension — 1,8 times, and type 2 diabetes mellitus — 3-fold increase. The incidence of valvular heart diseases in patients with atrial fi brillation decreased by 1,9 times from 1985 to 2010 year. Statistical signifi cance of differences was assessed by Fisher’s exact test (p < 0,0001).Conclusion.The number of hospitalized patients with atrial fi brillation signifi cantly increased over the past 25 years. The number of patients with nonvalvular atrial fi brillation signifi cantly increased from 1985 to 2010 year and the number of patients with rheumatic valvular heart disease with atrial fi brillation decreased.
PASSIVE VERTICALIZATION IN PATIENTS WITH SYMPTOMATIC PRECEREBRAL STENOSЕS IN ACUTE STROKE
Authors: Sorokoumov V. A. , Voznyuk I. A. , Polyakova A. V. , Polushin A. Y. 
Published: December 2018

stenoses of precerebral arteries, to determine predictors of the complications of verticalization in order to perform a more differentiated approach to the implementation of the protocol to ensure the safety of the process. Design and methods. The study included 50 patients with hemispheric ischemic stroke. Group 1 (n = 30) included patients without hemodynamically signiicant stenoses of the brachiocephalic arteries (BCA), group 2 (n = 20) included patients with hemodynamically signiicant stenoses of the BCA. Verticalization was carried out on a tilt-table «Vario-Line» («Beka») on the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 14 day from the onset of the disease. Results. In group 2 an earlier decline in the rate of cerebral blood low (CBF), as well as the re-reduction rate of the CBF during the session of verticalization were detected. During the interruption between the sessions, indicators of autoregulation recovered more slowly in patients from group 2. Moreover, the cerebral autoregulation indicators were decreased during the course of verticalization, by 14 day only a quarter of these patients had a ratio of 10 % overshoot.Conclusions. Patients with hemodynamically signiicant stenoses of symptomatic BCA need to use a special regimen of verticalization that would appear «gentle» in order to prevent the complications of verticalization. Assessment of cerebral blood low autoregulation by the overshoot factor can help to identify patients with the increased risk of complications.
Acil yardım ve afet yönetimi öğrencilerinin sağlıklı yaşam biçimi davranışları
Authors: ÇALIŞKAN Cüneyt , ARBERK Koray , ÜNER Sarp 
Published: December 2018

Amaç: Bu çalışma, bir
üniversitenin Acil Yardım ve Afet Yönetimi (AYAY) Bölümü öğrencilerinin
sağlıklı yaşam biçimi davranışlarını ve etkileyen bazı faktörleri incelemeyi
amaçlamaktadır. Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı
çalışmada öğrenci sayısı 268 kişi olup evrenin %74.3’üne ulaşılmıştır.
Değişkenlere ait veriler araştırmacı tarafından hazırlanan anket formu ve
Sağlıklı Yaşam Biçimi Davranışları ölçeği (SYBD-II) ile toplanmıştır.
Analizlerde SYBD-II alt boyutlarını etkileyen değişkenler, ayrı ayrı logistik
regresyon modellemesi ile incelenmiştir. Araştırma için etik kurul ve idareden
yazılı izin, öğrencilerden ise sözlü onam alınmıştır. Bulgular: Araştırma grubunun %59.8’i erkek, %60.3’ü bir işte
çalışıyor ve %55.2’si üst sınıf öğrencidir. Ortalama (SS) yaşın 21.3 (±1.6)
olduğu grupta katılımcıların ortalama puanları SYBD-II için 131.3 (±17.5)’tür.
Lojistik regresyon analizine göre üst sınıf öğrenciler, alt sınıf öğrencilere
göre (OR= 2.02; GA=1.07 – 3.79, p&lt;0.05) ve sigarayı halen veya geçmişte
içenler, sigarayı hiç içmeyenlere göre (OR=2.20;GA=1.15–4.22, p&gt;0.05) stres
yönetimi açısından yetersizdirler. Benzer şekilde kadınlar erkeklere göre
(OR=3.57; GA=1.67–7.65, p&lt;0.05) ve halen veya geçmişte alkol kullananlar,
hiç alkol kullanmayanlara göre (OR=2.62; GA=1.37–4.98, p&lt;0.05) fiziksel
aktivite açısından yetersizdirler. Kişiler arası alt boyutunda okul arkadaşlarıyla
ilişki arttıkça bu alt boyuttan alınan puan
yükselmektedir (OR=0.85; p=0.02). Sonuç:
Öğrencilerin SYBD II ölçeğinin bazı alt boyutları ile üst sınıflar, sigara
ve alkol kullanımı, okul arkadaşlarıyla ilişki durumu ve kadın cinsiyeti
arasında bir ilişki bulunmuştur.
A Comparative Study on Haar Wavelet and Hosaya Polynomial for the numerical solution of Fredholm integral equations
Authors: Shiralashetti S.C. , Ramane H. S. , Mundewadi R.A. , Jummannaver R.B. 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
In this paper, a comparative study on Haar wavelet method (HWM) and Hosoya Polynomial method(HPM) for the numerical solution of Fredholm integral equations. Illustrative examples are tested through the error analysis for efficiency. Numerical results are shown in the tables and figures.
Tobacco Use and Cessation Behaviors in Young Adults: 2016 National Health Interview Survey
Authors: West Julia C. , Villanti Andrea C. , Graham Amanda L. , Mays Darren , Mermelstein Robin J. , Higgins Stephen T. 
Published: December 2018

Objectives. To examine differences in tobacco use and cessation between young adults (aged 18–24 years) and adults aged 25 years or older. Methods. We used data from the 2016 US National Health Interview Survey (n = 33 028) to identify 13 494 current and former cigarette smokers (562 aged 18–24 years; 12 932 aged 25 years or older). We analyzed correlations between age group, cigarette smoking, cessation behaviors, and other tobacco and nicotine use. Results. Among current and former smokers, those aged 18 to 24 years had lower odds of having quit for 1 year or longer and higher odds of having tried e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco compared with adults aged 25 years or older, as well as higher odds of daily e-cigarette and smokeless tobacco use. Young adult smokers used fewer cigarettes per day than did those aged 25 years or older (mean = 8.8 vs 12.3), had higher odds of making a past-year quit attempt (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.42), and had lower odds of having a health professional talk to them about smoking (AOR = 0.44). Conclusions. Greater experimentation with noncigarette products, lower cigarette consumption, and greater interest in quitting smoking invite novel intervention approaches to tobacco reduction, cessation, and relapse prevention in young adults.
Slowdown in the Decline of Tuberculosis Rates in California, 2000–2016
Authors: Medel-Herrero Alvaro , Martínez-López Beatriz 
Published: December 2018

Objectives. To determine the impact of the 2007–2009 economic crisis on tuberculosis (TB) trends among California residents. Methods. We analyzed available data from 4 different population-representative data sets. We used time charts, trend lines, and change-point detection tests during 2000 to 2016 to describe TB trends in California. Results. We found statistically significant changes in California TB trends with the time of the onset of the economic downturn based on age-adjusted TB case rates and TB mortality rates, crude rate of TB hospitalizations, and self-reported TB. Change on TB incidence was especially apparent among racial/ethnic minority groups. Conclusions. To our knowledge, changes in TB trends in the United States matching in time with the 2007–2009 economic crisis have not been previously reported. This study identified a slowdown in the decline of TB rates by 2007 to 2009 and provides new knowledge on TB trends that can be used to achieve California’s goal of eliminating TB by 2040 and in the prevention and control of TB in the United States.
Exploring the Environmental Justice Implications of Hurricane Harvey Flooding in Greater Houston, Texas
Authors: Chakraborty Jayajit , Collins Timothy W. , Grineski Sara E. 
Published: December 2018

Objectives. To assess the environmental justice implications of flooding from Hurricane Harvey in Greater Houston, Texas, we analyzed whether the areal extent of flooding was distributed inequitably with respect to race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, after controlling for relevant explanatory factors.Methods. Our study integrated cartographic information from Harvey’s Inundation Footprint, developed by the US Federal Emergency Management Agency, with sociodemographic data from the 2012–2016 American Community Survey. Statistical analyses were based on bivariate correlations and multivariate generalized estimating equations.Results. The areal extent of Harvey-induced flooding was significantly greater in neighborhoods with a higher proportion of non-Hispanic Black and socioeconomically deprived residents after we controlled for contextual factors and clustering.Conclusions. Results provide evidence of racial/ethnic and socioeconomic injustices in the distribution of flooding and represent an important starting point for more detailed investigation of disproportionate impacts associated with Hurricane Harvey.Public Health Implications. Our findings highlight the need to prepare for and address the unequal social consequences of climate change-related disasters, which are expected to increase in frequency and severity.