Past Issue

Use of contact precautions in the control of hospital infection in an intensive care unit: an integrative Review

Hospital Infections (HI) are a serious public health problem, so, the present study aimed at analyzing the strategies associated with contact precautions in the reduction of microorganisms in the ICU. This is an integrative review of the literature, using the following steps: development of the guiding question; search for studies in the databases; selection of articles; extraction of data from studies; evaluation of the selected studies; analysis and synthesis of the results and presentation of the review.

Discursive memory, corruption and force illusion effect in the duo politics and religion of former federal deputy Eduardo Cunha

In this essay, we present the partial results of a research study conducted by the Research Group on Discourse Analysis (Grupo de Pesquisa em Análise de Discurso, or GPADis) at the Discourse Analysis Research Laboratory (Laboratório de Pesquisa em Análise do Discurso, or LAPADis), and which is closely associated with the thematic project Memory, truth effects and justice effects in cases of corruption crime.

Construction of intercultural didactical material of physics at the tingui indigenous school of guaxuma

In Brazil, the teaching of Physics is recognized as deficient, both concerning teacher education as students --- translated into the weak learning of the physical concepts related to its reality ---, and regarding the lack of intercultural educational materials aimed at Indigenous people. In general, the teaching of Physics is characterized by the excess of attention given to repetitive exercises, problems mechanically resolved, memorized in a literal and arbitrary way, to the detriment of a broader analysis that seeks to understand the Physical phenomena involved in Indigenous culture.

The market dynamics Brazilian higher education: an over view of mergers and acquisitions between 2005 and 2014

This work deals with the processes of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the educational market of higher education in Brazil, exclusively between 2005 and 2014. Such an approach is justified in relation to the large volume of this type of event related to higher education institutions (HEIs) moving towards a process of consolidation in the industry.

A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding road safety among 5th standard children at M.P.E.V E.M school, Visakhapatnam

Background: During 1990's, road traffic injuries ranked with among the leading causes of deaths in the world. About two percent disabilities are reported due to injuries. In the developed nations 57% male deaths and 43% of female deaths in this age group are due to injuries. Mainly traffic accidents and drowning are common. As a result is that today on the highways there seems to be compulsion of any kind of any of the traffic rules and regulations. The road should be maintained in good condition ways, so, it will reduce accidents. Many children receive no road safety education.

Students’ perception of school guidance and counselling

This study determines the adequacy of counselling in the SHS in Accra. Since a large portion of students in senior high school face a lot of mental issues and most are not able to seek proper help because they have the trust that their counsellors and educators will either relay their secrets told to other teachers or they will be punished when they seek help, this study is to help us find the process of counselling in senior high schools and how adequate they are.

The renewal of the teaching and learning processes in the subject of methodology of the research in the specialization in teaching

In the scope of the project project "Networks of communities for the renewal of teaching – Learning in Higher Education" (Recreate), in particular in the specialization in teaching, an investigation has been developed whose fundamental objective consisted in Design, apply and evaluate the instructional design in the subject of methodology of the investigation and intervention, which is in the area of training of research-intervention and taxes to the exit profile in relation to acting professionally in Educational institutions, in the field of teaching practice and educational intervention,

The creation of the universe (beyond the big bang – unification of physics)

“Absolute Unconditional Zero” is explained which was the condition before the creation of the Universe (Before the Big Bang) equal to non-existence of Space, Time and Mass-Energy. Because of non existence of Relative Conditions (like Space-Time and Energy), Absolute Unconditional Zero projected itself as “One Dimensional Unidirectional Upward Positive Imaginary Straight Unconditional Absolute Infinite Line {i; i=Sqrt (-1)}” which was equivalent to “Infinite Imaginary Mass” with no existence of Space-Time. Its point like Dark Shadow i.e.

Aberrant In nominate artery a rare cause of stridor: Case report

A boy 6 years old known case of cobalamin c disease admitted to ICU due to stridor and respiratory distress. ENT referral done to assess the upper airway and to rule out any cause of upper airway obstruction. Endoscopic examination was normal. CT scan chest with contrast ordered, and showing innominate artery compressing the trachea. This case reported to high light the possibility of this rare situation. We have to put this possibility in mind during the differential diagnosis of stridor causes especially if no clear cause is there.