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Solução não Proprietária para Interoperabilidade entre Sistemas de Gestão e de Rastreabilidade de Resíduos Perigosos
Authors: Bento Paulo Roberto Baptista , Martins Junior Elvio Machado , Namen Anderson Amendoeira 
Published: March 2019

Tecnologias para rastreabilidade de resíduos perigosos vêm sendo aplicadas visando eliminar o descarte indevido, causador de diversos impactos ao meio ambiente e à sociedade. Um dos maiores obstáculos à utilização de sistemas, que aplicam essas tecnologias, reside no emprego de protocolos proprietários para a comunicação entre o sistema de rastreabilidade e os sistemas de informações das diferentes organizações. Soluções próprias de tecnologia são criadas, sem que exista uma padronização com relação aos mecanismos de trocas de dados, implicando em duplicação e redundância de esforços. Dentro dessa perspectiva, o presente trabalho propõe um protocolo padrão não proprietário de comunicação visando a interoperabilidade entre sistemas, com foco na área de gestão e de rastreabilidade de resíduos perigosos, por intermédio da tecnologia de identificação por radiofrequência. Desse modo, organizações públicas, privadas e do terceiro setor podem contar com uma alternativa de solução não proprietária, implicando em maior independência com relação aos fornecedores. Palavras-chave: Gestão de Resíduos Perigosos. Rastreabilidade de Resíduos. Interoperabilidade entre Sistemas. RFID. AbstractThe improper disposal of hazardous waste causes several impacts to the environment and society and that is the reason why some technologies were designed to enable the waste traceability. A major obstacle to the use of information systems for waste managing and tracking lies in the use of proprietary protocols for data interchange between the waste tracking systems and the different organizations’ information systems. Proprietary technology solutions, which have no standardization regarding the mechanisms for data exchange, are applied resulting in duplication of effort and redundancy. This paper proposes a standard non-proprietary communication protocol aiming at interoperability among systems, focusing on the management and tracking of hazardous waste through radiofrequency identification technology. Thereby, public, private and non-governmental organizations can count on a non-proprietary alternative solution, resulting in greater independence from suppliers. Keywords: Hazardous Waste Management. Waste Tracking. Systems Interoperability. RFID.
Physicochemical Properties and Antioxidant Activity of Chicken Sausage with Addition of Roselle Extract (Hibiscus sabdariffa) and Different Filler Ratio
Authors: Jamhari Jamhari , Dewi Aryanti Candra , Setiyono Setiyono 
Published: March 2019

This study was done to determine the effect of Roselle extract level (Hibiscus sabdariffa), and the wheat flour and mocaf flour ratio, as well as the interaction between the Roselle extract level and the wheat flour and mocaf flour ratio on the chemical, physical, and antioxidant activity of chicken sausage. The ingredients used were chicken meat, wheat flour, mocaf flour, Roselle extract, skim milk powder, and spices. Roselle extract levels were 0, 4, and 8% (v/w of total dough) and ratio of wheat flour : mocaf flours were 100:0, 50:50 and 0:100. Parameters observed included chemical composition (moisture, protein, and fat contents), physical properties (pH value and tenderness), and antioxidant activity of chicken sausage. Data were analyzed by analysis of variance of 3x3 factorial and continued by Duncan's new multiple range test test. The results of statistical analysis showed that Roselle extract level gave a significant effect (P<0.05) on moisture content, pH value, and antioxidant activity of chicken sausage. Ratio of wheat flour : mocaf flour gave a significant effect (P<0.05) on protein content, tenderness and antioxidant activity of chicken sausage. There was no interaction between Roselle extract level and the wheat flour : mocaf flour ratio on the physicochemical properties and antioxidant activity of chicken sausage. The conclusion of this study is the addition of Roselle extract upto 8% will increase moisture content and antioxidant activity, but it decreases the pH value and tenderness of chicken sausage. Subtitution of wheat flour with mocaf flour will reduce protein content, tenderness and antioxidant activity of chicken sausage.
Pattern of Integrated System of Smallholder Beef Cattle Central in Tegal Regency
Authors: Gunawan Aji , Sodiq Akhmad , Muatip Krismiwati , Andri Setianto Novie 
Published: March 2019

Purpose of this research is to focus on importance of knowing the activities of smallholder enterprise systems, types and trends in the patterns of integrated systems adopted, the impact of implementing integrated systems and the implications for sustainability of livestock systems. This research also emphasize the importance of opportunities in enhancing and increasing livestock productivity and increasing production in smallholder farms and developing the easiest formulation of strategies for sustainable livestock systems. A qualitative method using Soft System Methodology (SSM) from System Thinking was chosen to visualize the activities of smallholder enterprise systems and the pattern of integrated systems are presented descriptively. The next study method of quantitative is used to determine the impact of livestock productivity on each applied integrated systems presented comparatively. Soft System Methodology succeed to visualize smallholder enterprise systems at the level of individual and community level of farmer. Farmer’s group activity influence the pattern of integrated systems that impacted on beef cattle’s productivity. The ICLFS pattern promotes a way of optimally utilizing agroecosystems and it has potential and become candidate system that be able in enhancing and increasing productivity, increasing livestock production and farmer's income, and realize beef self-sufficiency.
Infant Mortality in the United States, 1915-2017: Large Social Inequalities have Persisted for Over a Century
Authors: Singh Gopal K. , Yu Stella M. 
Published: March 2019

Objectives. We examined trends in racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic disparities in age- and cause-specific infant mortality in the United States during 1915-2017.
Methods. Log-linear regression and inequality indices were used to analyze temporal infant mortality data from the National Vital Statistics System and the National Linked Birth/Infant Death files according to maternal and infant characteristics.
Results. During 1915-2017, the infant mortality rate (IMR) declined dramatically overall and for black and white infants; however, black/white disparities in mortality generally increased through 2000. Racial disparities were greater in post-neonatal mortality than neonatal mortality. Detailed racial/ethnic comparisons show an approximately five-fold difference in IMR, ranging from a low of 2.3 infant deaths per 1,000 live births for Chinese infants to a high of 8.5 for American Indian/Alaska Natives and 11.2 for black infants. Infant mortality from major causes of death showed a downward trend during the past 5 decades although there was a recent upturn in mortality from prematurity/low birthweight and unintentional injury. In 2016, black infants had 2.5-2.8 times higher risk of mortality from perinatal conditions, sudden infant death syndrome, influenza/pneumonia, and unintentional injuries, and 1.3 times higher risk of mortality from birth defects compared to white infants. Educational disparities in infant mortality widened between 1986 and 2016; mothers with less than a high school education in 2016 experienced 2.4, 1.9, and 3.7 times higher risk of infant, neonatal, and post-neonatal mortality than those with a college degree. Geographic disparities were marked and widened across regions, with states in the Southeast region having higher IMRs.
Conclusions and Global Health Implications. Social inequalities in infant mortality have persisted and remained marked, with the disadvantaged ethnic and socioeconomic groups and geographic areas experiencing substantially increased risks of mortality despite the declining trend in mortality over time. Widening social inequalities in infant mortality are a major factor contributing to the worsening international standing of the United States.
Key words: Infant Mortality • Cause of Death • Race/Ethnicity • Socioeconomic Status • Geographic • Inequality • Trend • United States

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Effectiveness of A Community Level Maternal Health Intervention in Improving Uptake of Postnatal Care in Migori County, Kenya
Authors: Gitonga Moses M. , Ngure Kenneth K. , Echoka Elizabeth E. 
Published: March 2019

Background: Provision of a continuum of care during pregnancy, delivery, and the postnatal period results in reduced maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Complications and lack of skilled postnatal care has consequences for mothers and babies. We examined to what extent a community level integrated maternal health intervention contributed to improvements in uptake of skilled care after delivery by pregnant women.
Methods: An Ex post quasi-experimental design was applied. Among 590 reproductive-aged women, we assessed the effectiveness of a community level integrated maternal health intervention and predictors of uptake of postnatal care. Descriptive, bivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted.
Results: About three fifths (64%) of the women reported having sought postnatal care services at the health facility within six (6) weeks. Women in the intervention arm were 3.3 times more likely to take up postnatal care at a health facility (AOR= 3.31[95% CI 1.245 to 8.804] p=0.016). Women referred to the health facility for postnatal care by Community Health Workers (CHWs) were 2.72 times more likely to take up the services (AOR= 2.72[95% CI 1.05 to 7.07] p=0.039) than those not referred by CHWs. Distance to health facility (61%) was the major barrier, while some mothers did not feel the need for postnatal care (11%).
Conclusion and Implications for Translation: Routine health education by trained providers at community level health facilities, coupled with enhanced CHWs' involvement can improve uptake of postnatal care. Ignorance and accessibility challenges are some barriers to the uptake of postnatal care.
Key words: • Community • Maternal • Health • Intervention • Postnatal-Care • Kenya • MAISHA • Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) • Community Health Workers (CHWs)

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Estructura espacial de los centros financieros offshore en Europa
Authors: Cela Juan Carlos Fernández 
Published: March 2019

<p>Se ha analizado para toda Europa la red espacial de conexiones societarias internacionales filtradas en los denominados papeles de Panamá. Esto ha permitido conocer la morfología espacial de la estructura financiera de evasión de capital desde Europa a paraísos fiscales de todo el mundo. También permite elaborar una cartografía de flujos de capital financiero en Europa que identifica sus puntos de origen, tránsito y destino. El resultado revela la existencia de diferentes espacios financieros en el interior del continente, así como territorios fuera de Europa que se encuentran bajo el control geopolítico de la UE, y que constituyen nodos críticos como destino final del capital. El más importante con diferencia pertenece a los restos del imperio colonial inglés. Se trata de un espacio utilizado por Reino Unido para establecer una red financiera mundial que tiene su epicentro en la City y su destino final en las Islas Vírgenes Británicas.</p>
Depression in the nursing home: a cluster-randomized study to probe the effectiveness of a novel case management approach to improve treatment (the DAVOS project)
Authors: Tesky Valentina Antonia , Schall Arthur , Schulze Ulrike , Stangier Ulrich , Oswald Frank , Knopf Monika , König Jochem , Blettner Maria , Arens Elisabeth , Pantel Johannes 
Published: March 2019

Abstract
Background

Depression is the second most common psychiatric illness in old people. Up to 30% of nursing home residents suffer from minor or major depression. Although depressive disorders in old age can be improved and even cured with adequate therapy, they often go unnoticed in nursing home residents and remain untreated. This highlights a striking deficit in health care and might results not only in lower quality of life among those concerned but also in poor physical functioning, premature mortality and increased hospitalization rates.

Methods

The aim of the interdisciplinary research project DAVOS is to implement an innovative and stepped structural case management program to improve depression treatment in nursing home residents by a modularized intervention and to assess it in terms of its effectiveness. Intervention modules are in line with recommendations given by the German national treatment guidelines for depression (S3 guidelines). Ten nursing homes in Frankfurt, Germany, will participate in the project which aims to recruit a study population of N = 380. Persons (>60 years) that live in a nursing home, have no medical diagnosis of dementia and can provide their informed consent to participate are eligible for inclusion in the study. Residents with a clinical diagnosis of dementia, alcohol or substance related disorders or other serious psychiatric illnesses will be excluded. DAVOS is a controlled cluster-randomized study that employs a stepped-wedge design.

Discussion

Our main hypothesis is that the implementation of the intervention will lead to a decline in the prevalence of depression and a reduction in depression symptoms among the home residents. In addition, we expect the intervention to have a positive impact on secondary outcomes such as level of functioning, quality of life and social participation. The project’s results can make an important contribution towards improving the health care of nursing home residents suffering from late-life depression.
Genetic basis for prediction of responsiveness to dietary plant sterol intervention (GenePredict-PS): a study protocol for a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized two-period crossover study
Authors: Shamloo Maryam , Granger Matthew J , Trautwein Elke A , House James D , MacKay Dylan 
Published: March 2019

Abstract
Background: Functional food ingredients and natural health products have been demonstrated to reduce disease risk and thereby help to lower health care costs across populations at risk for chronic or degenerative diseases. However, typically a wide range of inter-individual variability exists in response across individuals to nutritional and natural health product bioactives, such as plant sterols (PS). This study aims to determine and utilize information on associations between genosets and the degree of responsiveness to dietary PS intervention, with a long-term objective of developing genetic tests to predict response to PS.
Methods: This clinical trial is designed as a double blind, placebo controlled, randomized two-period crossover study. 64 eligible participants with the specific a priori-determined single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with responsiveness to PS will consume PS or a placebo treatment for two 4-week periods. The PS treatment consists of two daily single portions of margarine, each providing1 g PS during the PS period (2.0 g/day of PS in total). The placebo will be an identical margarine containing no added PS. LDL-C responsiveness to controlled administration of PS will be investigated as the primary outcome and the associations between inter-individual genoset variabilities and response to PS consumption will be determined.
Discussion: This research will provide further insight into whether the associations between previously identified SNPs and the response of LDL-C to PS consumption can be used in a predictive manner. It will also provide insight into the complexities of undertaking a nutrigenetic trial with prospective recruitment based on genotype.
Trial registration: The study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (Identifier: NCT02765516).
Keywords: Plant sterols, Cholesterol, Genetic, SNPs, Prediction
Diagnosis of keratoconus in a young male after the hint of electrophysiological test: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Yan weiming , Wang Yupeng , Chen Yanjing , Chen Meizhu 
Published: March 2019

Abstract
Background: Keratoconus (KCN) is a bilateral and usually asymmetrical disease in which the ectatic cornea becomes conical. Diagnosis of unimproved visual acuity (VA) as KCN might sometimes be missed out due to lack of consideration. However, combination of the electrophysiology test and other common ophthalmological examinations could help to locate the lesion for the unimproved VA and realize the possibility of the existence of KCN, which could be diagnosed via corneal topography. The purpose of this report is to describe the diagnosis process of a case of KCN after the hint of lesion location by electrophysiological tests.
Case presentation: A 23-year-old young male presented to our ophthalmology clinic complaining of decreased visual acuity in the left eye for 5 months. Clinical evaluation showed best corrected visual acuity of 1.0 OD, and 0.06 OS. The dilated fundus examination revealed no specific abnormality. Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) of macular revealed no obvious change on macular and the thickness of peripapillary nerve fiber layer on both eyes. No leakage of fluorecein was found under Fluorescein angiogram (FFA) of both eyes. Indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) did not showed abnormality. The full-field electroretinogram (ffERG) revealed no obvious changes of amplitudes in all responses. Pattern visual evoked potentials (PVEP) detected a reduced amplitude and delayed phase in P100-wave in both eyes. The amplitude and latency of P2-wave in Flash VEP (FVEP) were comparable in both eyes and were within normative ranges. Corneal topography was finally performed and KCN was diagnosed with the presence of asymmetrical bowtie pattern in both eyes, which was worse in the OS.
Conclusions: The hint of lesion location by electrophysiological studies (ffERG, PVEP and FVEP) could be of favor to diagnose the conditions with unimproved VA, such as KCN. Consideration of KCN should be suspected in patients with unimproved VA and significant irregular stigmatism, while no obvious lesion exists in other parts of the eye.
A mediator-free whole-cell electrochemical biosensing system for sensitive assessment of heavy metal toxicity in water
Authors: Yang Yuan , Fang Zhen , Yu Yang-Yang , Wang Yan-Zhai , Naraginti Saraschandra , Yong Yang-Chun 
Published: March 2019

Abstract
A bioelectrochemical sensing system (BES) based on electroactive bacteria (EAB) has been used as a new and promising tool for water toxicity assessment. However, most EAB can reduce heavy metals, which usually results in low toxicity response. Herein, a starvation pre-incubation strategy was developed which successfully avoided the metal reduction during the toxicity sensing period. By integrating this starvation pre-incubation procedure with the amperometric BES, a sensitive, robust and mediator-free biosensing method for heavy metal toxicity assessment was developed. Under the optimized conditions, the IC50 (half maximal inhibitory concentration) values for Cu2+, Ni2+, Cd2+, and Cr6+ obtained were 0.35, 3.49, 6.52, 2.48 mg L−1, respectively. The measurement with real water samples also suggested this method was reliable for practical application. This work demonstrates that it is feasible to use EAB for heavy metal toxicity assessment and provides a new tool for water toxicity warning.
Stereotype of crafty statistics: content, causes and consequences
Authors: Karmanov Mikhail V. 
Published: March 2019

The purpose of the study: to consider comprehensively the stereotype of crafty statistics, a phenomenon widely spread in Russia in recent years. It implies that any officially published data supplied by ROSSTAT (Federal State Statistics Service) are not only inadequate and unrealistic, but also deliberately distorted. The paper scrutinizes the content, reasons and possible consequences of crafty statistics.Materials and methods. The paper attempts to unveil the genesis of the stereotype of crafty statistics as a response of civil society to sluggish efforts of government officials and politicians of different levels and ranks to stop declaring slogans and get down to real actions directed at improving living conditions and standards of the broad sectors of the populations. The paper suggests multiple reasons to explore the genesis of the stereotype of crafty statistics, which include complexity of methodology of statistical calculations, overwhelming average indicators, subjectivism in selecting indicators to describe socio-economic situation, data interpretation problems and others.Results. The conducted analysis revealed that it is due to overlay of the above factors that predetermines not only the mass character but also the resilience of this stereotype. Also, low statistical literacy of representatives of various segments of ordinary Russians, representatives of mass media, administration bodies of different level and political beau monde contribute to this phenomenon. The study describes possible negative consequences of the further development of this stereotype leading to serious damage to the government image, which the broad sectors of the population consider the initiator of this statistics, reflecting the improvement of the situation or actions in this direction.Conclusion. The paper reveals risks of any social stereotypes and stereotype of crafty statistics in particular thriving on the lack of trust from the population to any statistics data and turning it into an established negative trend of total distrust to any actions, projects and programs of the current government.