Development of learning objectives for neurology in a veterinary curriculum: Part II: Postgraduates

Background: Specialization in veterinary medicine in Europe is organized through the Colleges of the European Board of Veterinary Specialization. To inform updating of the curriculum for residents of the European College of Veterinary Neurology (ECVN) job analysis was used. Defining job competencies of diploma holders in veterinary neurology can be used as references for curriculum design of resident training. With the support of the diplomates of the ECVN and the members of the European Society of Veterinary Neurology (ESVN) a mixed-method research, including a qualitative search of objectives and quantitative ranking with 149 Likert scale questions and 48 free text questions in 9 categories in a survey was conducted. In addition, opinions of different groups were subjected to statistical analysis and the result compared. Results: A return rate of 62% (n = 213/341) was achieved. Of the competencies identified by the Delphi process, 75% objectives were expected to attain expert level; 24% attain advanced level; 1% entry level. In addition, the exercise described the 11 highly ranked competencies, the 3 most frequently seen diseases of the central and peripheral nervous systems and the most frequently used immunosuppressive, antiepileptic and chemotherapeutic drugs. Conclusion: The outcomes of this “Delphi job analysis” provide a powerful tool to align the curriculum for ECVN resident training and can be adapted to the required job competencies, based on expectations. The expectation is that for majority of these competencies diplomates should attain an expert level. Besides knowledge and clinical skills, residents and diplomates are expected to demonstrate high standards in teaching and communication. The results of this study will help to create a European curriculum for postgraduate education in veterinary neurology

Road traffic accidents and self-reported Portuguese car driver's attitudes, behaviours and opinions:are they related?

Objective: This study aims to characterize Portuguese car drivers in terms of demographic characteristics, driving experience, and attitudes, opinions and behaviours concerning road traffic safety. Furthermore, associations between these characteristics and self-reported involvement in a road traffic accident as a driver in the last three years were analysed. A final goal was to develop a final predictive model of the risk of suffering a road traffic accident. Methods: A cross-sectional analytic study was developed, based on a convenience sample of 612 car drivers. A questionnaire was applied by trained interviewers, embracing various topics related to road safety such as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, phone use while driving, speeding, use of advanced driver assistance systems and the transport infrastructure and environment (European Project SARTRE 4, Portuguese version). From the 52 initial questions, 19 variables were selected through principal component analysis. After that, and in addition to the usual descriptive measures, logistic binary regression models were used in order to describe associations and to develop a predictive model of being involved in a road traffic accident. Results: From the 612 car drivers, 37.3% (228) reported being involved in a road traffic accident with damage or injury in the past three years. In this group, the majority were male, older than 65, with no children, not employed and living in an urban area. In the multivariate model, several factors were identified: being widowed (vs. single) (OR = 3.478, CI95%: 1.159‒10.434); living in a suburban area (vs. a rural area) (OR = 5.023, CI95%: 2.260‒11.166); having been checked for alcohol once in the last three years (vs. not checked) (OR = 3.124, CI95%: 2.040‒4,783); and seldom drinking an energetic beverage such as coffee when tired (vs. always do it) (OR = 6.822, CI95%: 2.619‒17.769) all suffered a higher risk of being involved in a car accident. Conclusions: The results obtained with regard to behavioural factors meet the majority of the risk factors associated with car accidents referred to in literature. This study highlights the relation of relatively minor accidents (the majority with no injuries) with urban (or semi-urban) context and involving older drivers. These accidents are not usually the focus of road safety literature (mainly death and serious health loss) but, additionally to the economic costs involved, they can have a huge impact on road safety (e.g., pedestrian). Specifically the following interventions can be proposed: more detailed clinical examinations to identify real competencies to drive especially in older drivers (active aging can constitute a new challenge in road safety and new paradigms can arise); education campaigns in how to cope with fatigue. Future studies in large samples and not based on self-reported behaviours should be developed

The specification, acceptability and effectiveness of respite care and short breaks for young adults with complex healthcare needs: protocol for a mixed-methods systematic review

IntroductionThe number of young adults with complex healthcare needs due to life-limiting conditions/complex physical disability has risen significantly as children with complex conditions survive into adulthood. Respite care and short breaks are an essential service, however, needs often go unmet after the transition to adult services, leading to a significant impact on the life expectancy and quality of life for this population. We aim to identify, appraise and synthesise relevant evidence to explore respite care and short breaks provision for this population, and to develop a conceptual framework for understanding service models.Methods and analysisA mixed-methods systematic review conducted in two stages: (1) knowledge map and (2) evidence review. We will comprehensively search multiple electronic databases; use the Citations, Lead authors, Unpublished materials, Google Scholar, Theories, Early examples, and Related projects (CLUSTER) approach, search relevant websites and circulate a ‘call for evidence’. Using the setting, perspective, intervention/phenomenon of interest, comparison and evaluation framework, two reviewers will independently select evidence for inclusion into a knowledge map and subsequent evidence review, extract data relating to study and population characteristics, methods and outcomes; and assess the quality of evidence. A third reviewer will arbitrate where necessary.Evidence will be synthesised using the following approaches: quantitative (narratively/conducting meta-analyses where appropriate); qualitative (framework approach); policy and guidelines (documentary analysis informed approach). An overall, integrated synthesis will be created using a modified framework approach. We will use Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE)/GRADE-Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative Research to assess the strength and confidence of the synthesised evidence. Throughout, we will develop a conceptual framework to articulate how service models work in relation to context and setting.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval is not required as this is a systematic review. We will present our work in academic journals, at appropriate conferences; we will disseminate findings across networks using a range of media. Steering and advisory groups were established to ensure findings are shared widely and in accessible formats.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42018088780

Mobility for learners and staff – higher education students and staff mobility inter-institutional agreement 2014-2021 between programme countries - Universidad CEU San Pablo and Universidade Lusíada

Data da assinatura: 23 de Abril de 2015- Cooperate for exchange of students and/or staff in the context of the Erasmus+ programme; - Erasmus subject area: Criminology

Mapping the literature on social responsibility and stakeholders’ pressures in the mining industry

Mining activities can be good for the local economy, but they can also have a negative impact, which has created increasing pressure from stakeholders. A constructive and positive engagement between a company and its stakeholders is important for sustainability issues and can provide a shared understanding of sustainable development. This review aims to examine the growth trajectory, the most influential documents, and the conceptual framework of the literature on stakeholder engagement and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the mining industry. Moreover, tries to answer the following research questions: What research streams have been followed? Which theories and research paradigms have been used? A bibliometric analysis was performed using 149 documents extracted from the Web of Science and Scopus databases. The documents obtained were analysed using Bibliometrix software. The results suggest that the most studied constructs within the mining industry are related to sustainability issues, management and legitimacy concerns, and the importance of stakeholders, particularly local communities, and the social impacts that mining generates. The study contributes to the literature by reviewing prominent cited references and documents that cited them, the authors provide the landscapes and research gaps of major research lines for further development.The research of the author Maria-Céu Alves was funded by National Funds through the FCT (Foundation for Science and Technology), I.P., within the scope of the project Ref. UIDB/04630/2020. The work of the author Rui Silva is supported by national funds, through the FCT, under the project UIDB/04011/2020

Meningkatkan komponen kebugaran jasmani atlet bola tangan melalui latihan Tabata pada saat terjadinya wabah COVID-19

The purpose of this research was to improve the handball athletes’ physical fitness through Tabata training during the outbreak of COVID-19. This pre-experimental research used a One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design. The research participants were male handball athletes at amateur level (N = 30) (age = 21.8 ± 1.3 years, height = 169.6 ± 2 cm, weight = 60.7 ± 7 kg). All participants performed the Tabata training for 23 sessions with a frequency of 3 times a week. The athletes’ physical fitness level was measured using push-ups, curl-ups, V-sit and reach, as well as shoulder stretch. All research data were then analyzed using SPSS version 22 with a significance level of α 0.05. The results of this research found that the physical fitness components consisting of strength endurance (P<0.05), muscle strength (P>0.251),   flexibility in the area of lower back and hamstrings (P<0.05) as well as upper arm flexibility (P<0.05) experienced differences before and after performing the Tabata training program. It is concluded that in response to the outbreak of COVID-19 throughout the world, Tabata is one alternative training to be performed by each handball athlete at home since Tabata training may provide various benefits in improving the handball atlethes’ physical fitness components.Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kebugaran fisik atlet melalui pelatihan Tabata. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pra-eksperimen dengan One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. Peserta dalam penelitian ini adalah atlet bola tangan pria (N = 30) (usia = 21,8 ± 1,3 tahun, tinggi = 169,6 ± 2 cm, berat = 60,7 ± 7 kg), semua peserta melakukan pelatihan Tabata selama 23 sesi dengan frekuensi 3 seminggu sekali. Tingkat kebugaran fisik atlet diukur menggunakan push up, curl up, V-sit and reach dan peregangan bahu. Semua data dianalisis menggunakan SPSS dengan tingkat signifikansi 0,05. Hasil penelitian ini menemukan bahwa komponen kebugaran fisik, yaitu kekuatan daya tahan (P <0,05), kekuatan otot (P> 0,251), mobilitas di daerah punggung bawah dan paha belakang (P <0,05) dan mobilitas lengan atas (P <0,05) mengalami perbedaan sebelum dan sesudah intervensi program pelatihan Tabata. Studi ini menyimpulkan bahwa dalam situasi wabah coronavirus saat ini di seluruh dunia, Tabata adalah pelatihan alternatif yang dapat dilakukan oleh atlet bola tangan individu di rumah dan metode Latihan Tabata memiliki manfaat untuk meningkatkan beberapa komponen kebugaran fisik atlet bola tangan

APLIKASI PENGENDALI ROBOT MENGGUNAKAN SENSOR ACCELEROMETER PADA SMARTPHONE ANDROID

Accelerometer merupakan sebuah sensor yang digunakan untuk mengukur percepatan, getaran, maupun untuk mengukur percepatan akibat gravitas bumi. Sensor ini juga dapat mengukur kemiringan suatu benda dikarenakan memiliki 3 sumbu yaitu X, Y, dan Z. Seiring dengan perkembangan teknologi sensor ini sudah dipasang pada telepon seluler demi kebutuhan dalam fitur penggunaannya. Dengan telepon seluler bukan hanya sebatas digunakan untuk sms atau telepon saja, tapi dapat digunakan untuk mengendalikan sebuah robot. Jenis telepon seluler yang digunakan menggunakan operating sistem Android. Koneksi antara dua platform yang berbeda dapat dikoneksikan menggunakan media Bluetooth. Dalam pengendalian robot beroda ini, aplikasi yang dibangun hanya mengirimkan perintah dengan memiringkan smartphone untuk bergerak secara manual yaitu : maju, mundur, kiri, dan kanan. Dengan demikian, aplikasi ini dapat mengendalikan sebuah robot dengan menggunakan sensor accelerometer pada smartphone android dengan cara memiringkan smartphone kearah depan, belakang, kesamping kanan dan kesamping kiri. Kata Kunci : Accelerometer, Pengendalia

Helicobacter pylori colonization of the adenotonsillar tissue : fact or fiction?

Objective: The transmission of the gastric pathogen Helicobacter pylori involves the oral route. Molecular techniques have allowed the detection of H. pylori DNA in samples of the oral cavity, although culture of H. pylori from these type of samples has been sporadic. Studies have tried to demonstrate the presence of H. pylori in adenotonsillar tissue, with contradictory results. Our aim was to clarify whether the adenotonsillar tissue may constitute an extra gastric reservoir for H. pylori. Methods: Sixty-two children proposed for adenoidectomy or tonsillectomy were enrolled. A total of 101 surgical specimens, 55 adenoid and 46 tonsils, were obtained. Patients were characterized for the presence of anti-H. pylori antibodies by serology. On each surgical sample rapid urease test, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) with a peptide nucleic acid probe for H. pylori, and polymerase chain reaction–DNA hybridization assay (PCR–DEIA) directed to the vacA gene of H. pylori were performed. Results: Thirty-nine percent of the individuals had anti-H. pylori antibodies. Rapid urease test was positive in samples of three patients, all with positive serology. Immunohistochemistry was positive in samples of two patients, all with negative serology. All rapid urease test or immunohistochemistry positive cases were negative by FISH. All samples tested were negative when PCR–DEIA for H. pylori detection was used directly in adenotonsillar specimens. Conclusions: The adenotonsillar tissue does not constitute an extra gastric reservoir for H. pylori infection, at least a permanent one, in this population of children. Moreover, techniques currently used for detecting gastric H. pylori colonization are not adequate to evaluate infection of the adenotonsillar tissues.Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT)Serviço de Otorrinolaringologia do Hospital de São Marcos, Braga

Digital entrepreneurship and sustainability: the state of the art and research agenda

Digital technologies have changed and disrupted the dynamics of the economy and society as a whole, offering new opportunities for entrepreneurs with potential impact on economic, environmental, and social value creation. This paper examines the scientific research on digital entrepreneurship (DE) and sustainability based on data from Scopus database. The main purpose is to identify both the predominant themes and further research opportunities to this topic. This study uses a bibliometric analysis, analyzing and synthesizing research on DE and sustainability, based on a total of 58 publications. Co-word analysis used to identify the conceptual structure reveals three thematic clusters: (1) innovation and entrepreneurship, (2) digital transformation: strategy and business models, and (3) sustainability and sustainable development goals. For each thematic cluster, the most significant contributions are presented. Further, this paper offers a future research agenda and holds significant implications for the theory and practice of the different subtopics of DE and sustainability.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Utilisation de l’image personnelle en politique: pendant la période de la cinquième république de France (1958-)

À l’heure où les élections présidentielles de 2017 approchent, se pose la question de l’importance de l’image personnelle en politique. Quel est son poids dans notre perception? Quel rôle joue-t-il? Afin de mieux comprendre l’évolution des stratégies de l’image personnelle, il est nécessaire de commencer notre analyse depuis l'avènement de la radio jusqu’à l’utilisation des réseaux sociaux. Nous verrons quelles furent les différents techniques utilisées pour attirer un plus grand électorat. Cet aspect de la communication non-verbale fascine par sa complexité. De nombreux auteurs comme McLuhan (1964) et Mehrabian (1967) sont d’accord pour dire que le visuel domine notre communication globale. C'est pourquoi, de nombreuses personnalités politique se concentrent à construire leur communication non-verbale en soignant leur apparence, leur gestualité et la tonalité de leur voix. L’objectif étant de faire une bonne impression afin de pouvoir attirer le plus d’adhérents possible. C’est ainsi que la première impression en politique est fermement liée à l’ascension du politicien. Notre enquête quantitative regroupe tous ces éléments pour répondre à la question suivante: L’image personnelle influence-t-elle notre première impression? Par ce biais, nous verrons si l’image personnelle reste dominante sur une première impression.At a time when the 2017 presidential elections are approaching, the question of the importance of personal image in politics arises. What is its weight in our perception? What role does it play? In order to better understand the evolution of personal image strategies, it is necessary to start our analysis from the advent of radio to the use of social networks. We will see the different techniques used to attract a larger electorate. This aspect of nonverbal communication fascinates by its complexity. Many authors like McLuhan (1964) and Mehrabian (1967) agree that the visual dominates our global communication. This is why many political personalities concentrate on constructing their non-verbal communication by looking after their appearance, gestures and the tone of their voices. The aim is to make a good impression in order to attract as many members as possible. Thus the first impression in politics is firmly linked to the rise of the politician. Our quantitative survey gathers all these elements to answer the following question: Does the personal image influence our first impression? In this way, we will see if the personal image remains dominant on a first impression