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Teaching Purposive Communication in Higher Education Using Contextualized and Localized Techniques

The study focuses on exploring the implications of contextualized and localized techniques on teaching and learning the subject Purposive Communication. A true experimental design is used to determine the implications of the used techniques in teaching the General Education core subject as well as its significant effect on students’ performances. Two groups of first year college students from Quezon City University are randomly selected to participate in this study. Using independent sample t-test, results showed that there is a significant improvement on the performances of the students under the experimental group as compared to those in the control group. The study suggests that the contextualized and localized technique are effective in supporting the teaching and learning process in higher education.
Research of Teaching in Counselor Education: A Collective Effort of Improved Rigor

In this special issue, leaders in counselor education presented a persuasive perspective that signature pedagogies are foundational to teaching practice and addressing learning outcomes for counseling students (Baltrinic & Wachter Morris, 2020). In her rebuttal, Borders (2020) argues a singular signature pedagogy may be more applicable and that the learning process (i.e., how students learn) may be more advantageous in research of teaching for counselor education. As counselor educators digest these proposals into their existing schemas to conceptualize what signature pedagogy(ies) mean to them, what remains replete in the literature is that there is scant research of teaching (Barrio Minton et al., 2014; Barrio Minton et al., 2018). In their review of research on teaching in counseling across 15 years and two content analyses, Barrio Minton and colleagues (2014, 2018) summarize the need for counselor educators to increase their exploration of rigorous methodologies for teaching and learning. Indeed, one of the identified aims of Teaching and Supervision in Counseling is to publish high-quality research in teaching (Wester, 2019). Therefore, I offer counseling researchers methodological considerations when developing research projects related to teaching. I review the development of research questions, as well as methodological elements: procedures, samples, and data analysis. Finally, I propose strategies for addressing some of the errors often made in the manuscript writing process that challenge journal reviewers from assigning a favorable determination. In this process, I encourage a collective response to progress the rigor of research on teaching in counselor education. Research Questions
LPS Sensing Mechanism of Human Astrocytes: Evidence of Functional TLR4 Expression and Requirement of Soluble CD14

Among a myriad of pathogen-associated molecular pattern-sensing receptors, toll-like receptors (TLRs) are the principal core sensors of the host. Despite intensive studies for the expression of TLRs and their roles in the central nervous system, controversies remain regarding the expression and the function of TLR4 in human astrocytes. In order to clarify this issue, we attempted to verify functional expression of TLR4 in human astrocytes. Using Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), we confirmed that the human astrocytes express the TLR4 constitutively. To determine the function of TLR4, astrocytes were treated with TLR4 ligand or lipopolysaccharide (LPS), and then inflammatory cytokines expressions were checked using RT-PCR and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Nuclear factor (NF)-κB activation was checked using electrophoretic mobility shift assay. Treatment of astrocytes with LPS increased tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-8 expression and induced NF-κB activation. Neutralizing anti-TLR4 antibody blocked the effect of LPS on cytokine production and NF-κB activation in astrocytes. The effect of LPS on cytokine production and NF-κB activation was shown in the presence of serum but not in the absence of serum. Therefore, we investigated the sensing mechanism of LPS in human astrocytes. Human astrocytes were treated with LPS following neutralizing anti-CD14 antibody treatment in the presence of serum. Neutralizing anti-CD14 antibody treatment abolished the effect of LPS on cytokine expression and NF-κB activation. Additionally, supplement of recombinant CD14 in serum-free media induced LPS effect on cytokine production and NF-κB activation. In these results, we showed that human astrocytes constitutively express functional TLR4 and require soluble CD14 to recognize LPS.
Stigma-related Factors and their Effects on Health-care Workers during COVID-19 Pandemics in Turkey: A Multicenter Study

Objectives: Infectious diseases–related stigmatization is a common feature in health-care workers (HCWs). This study aims to evaluate the factors associated with stigmas and the effects of stigmatization in HCWs during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods: This study was conducted by an anonymous online survey of 452 actively working HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic. All subjects provided informed consent electronically before registration and completed the sociodemographic data form, a questionnaire about COVID-19 pandemics, a COVID-19 stigmatization questionnaire for health-care workers, a hospital anxiety depression scale form (HADS), a psychological well-being scale form, the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale short form (WHO-QOL BREF) and Coping Styles Scale brief form (CBSS-BF). Results: Perception of stigma score was significantly higher among HCWs with one or more of the following characteristics: they had worked with patients with COVID-19 (+) but had no specific training related to coronavirus, experienced COVID-19 symptoms themselves, delayed testing due to anxiety, received psychological support during COVID-19 pandemics, suffered from a psychological disorder, or had suicidal thoughts/attempts before or during the COVID-19 pandemic (p<0.05). A statistically significant positive correlation was observed between the perception of stigmatization score and HAD-S (p<0.05). A statistically significant negative correlation was observed between the perception of the stigmatization score and the Psychological Well-Being Score, CSS-BF problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping, and all subscales of WHOQOL-BRIEF (p<0.05). Conclusion: The findings of our study showed that the negative perception of stigma in HCWs could affect their psychological well-being and life satisfaction. During the pandemic, it is necessary to prevent stigmatizing HCWs and improve coping strategies to protect their mental health and increase their life quality.
Effect of mixture of herbal plants on ruminal fermentation, degradability and gas production

Reducing livestock negative environmental impacts get great interest in last years. So, present study was carried out to determine the effect of adding different levels of mixture of thyme and celery versus salinomycin on ruminal fermentation, gas production, dry, organic matter and fiber degradation. Four experimental treatments were used by in-vitro batch culture technique, as follow: 60% CFM, 40% clover hay (control), control diet + 2.5 gm thyme + 2.5 gm celery kg-1 DM (T1), control diet + 5 gm thyme + 5 gm celery kg-1 DM (T2), control diet + 10 gm thyme + 10 gm celery kg-1 DM (T3), control diet + 0.4 gm Salinomycin kg-1 DM (T4). Ruminal pH value was significantly increased (p < 0.05) with T4 compared with other treatments. While, the T4 recorded the lowest value (p < 0.05) for microbial protein, short chain fatty acids concentrations (SCFA), total gas production, dry matter and organic matter degradability (DMd and OMd) compared with other treatments. Fiber fraction degradability (NDFd and ADFd) appeared no significant variance (p > 0.05) between control and other treatments except for T1 that recorded the lowest value (p < 0.05). It is concluded that mixture of thyme plus celery could be alternate for ionophores in the ruminant diets to enhance ruminal fermentation, reducing gas production without any negative effect on nutrients degradability.
STUDY OF THE BERNSTEIN WAVES HEATING IN THE WEGA STELLARATOR PLASMA AND POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS TO ECRIS – ECR ION SOURCES

The Electron Cyclotron Resonance Ion Sources (ECRIS) are nowadays the most effective devices that can feed the particle accelerators in a continuous and reliable way, providing high current beams of multiply charged ions. The heating mechanism of the ECRIS plasma is based on the Electron Cyclotron Resonance, that is able to create multi-keV electrons useful for ionization and to produce a conspicuous number of electrons up to MeV energies, as demonstrated by recent experiments on 3 generation sources. These electrons are completely useless for the production of highly charged ions (their ionization cross section is very low) and they are also detrimental for the source safety, because they increase the heat load on the superconducting magnets’ cryostat, making the magnets operations problematic. With the aim to study alternative plasma heating mechanisms for ECRIS, a series of experimental measurements have been carried out at Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics of Greifswald, where a Stellarator for nuclear fusion research operates. In the last years it has been demonstrated that the Stellarator plasma can be efficiently heated by means of electrostatic Bernstein waves (BW), generated through an electromagnetic to electrostatic mode conversion mechanism named “OXB-conversion”. We will show that a proper BWheating strongly reduces the number of high energy electrons over a large range of pressure and power. A possible injection scheme for ECRIS-like devices has been designed on this basis and it will be proposed along with a preliminary modelling of the waves to plasma coupling and wave’s path and absorption via OXB-conversion in ECR ion sources. PACS. : 52.50. Dg, 52.50. Sw, 52.55. Hc, 52.55. Jd Published by SIS–Pubblicazioni Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati
How Hack distributions of rill networks contribute to nonlinear slope length-soil loss relationships

Abstract. Surface flow on rilled hillslopes tends to produce sediment yields that scale nonlinearly with total hillslope length. The widespread observation lacks a single unifying theory for such a nonlinear relationship. We explore the contribution of rill network geometry to the observed yield–length scaling relationship. Relying on an idealized network geometry, we formally develop probability functions for topological variables of contributing area and rill length. In doing so, we contribute towards a complete probabilistic foundation for the Hack distribution. Using deterministic and empirical functions, we then extend the probability theory to the hydraulic variables that are related to sediment detachment and transport. A Monte Carlo simulation samples hydraulic variables from hillslopes of different lengths to provide estimates of sediment yield. The results of this analysis demonstrate a nonlinear yield–length relationships as a result of the rill network geometry. Theory is supported by numerical modeling wherein surface flow is routed over an idealized numerical surface and a natural one from northern Arizona. Numerical flow routing demonstrates probability functions that resemble the theoretical ones. This work provides a unique application of the Scheidegger network to hillslope settings which, because of their finite lengths, result in unique probability functions. We have addressed sediment yields on rilled slopes and have contributed to an understanding Hack's law from basic probabilistic reasoning.
Genetic variability and character association study in a RIL population for yield and quality traits in groundnut (Arachis hypogea L.)

An experiment was one hundred forty-nine groundnuts (Recombinant inbred Lines) RILs were tested. Highly significant variations were observed among the RILs for all the characters studied. The highest genetic coefficient of variation was observed for kernel yield per plant, harvest index, pod yield per plant, number of pods per plant, biological yield per plant and 100-kernel weight. The highest heritability was observed in 100-kernel weight (g) followed by pod yield per plant (g), shelling percentage, kernel yield per plant (g), biological yield per plant (g), harvest index and palmitic acid while high values of genetic advance as per cent of mean were obtained in all the characters except shelling percentage and palmitic acid. The kernel yield per plant showed the highly significant and positive association with number of kernels per pod, number of pods per plant, pod yield per plant (g), 100-kernel weight (g), shelling percentage, biological yield per plant (g), harvest index, stearic acid. The kernel yield per plant had high positive direct effect on pod yield per plant followed by harvest index, oleic acid, linoleic acid, number pods per plant, oil content, protein content, palmitic acid, number of branches per plant, days to 50% flowering, biological yield per plant and 100-kernel weight. Therefore, kernel yield per plant, number of kernels per pod, pod yield per plant (g), number pods per plant, 100-kernel weight (g), shelling percentage, biological yield per plant (g), stearic acid, harvest index, oleic acid and linoleic acid were identified to be the important characters which could be used in selection for yield.
THE PROFILE OF CHILDREN WITH CONGENITAL RUBELLA SYDROME SUFFERING FROM HEARING DISORDERS IN DR SOETOMO GENERAL HOSPITAL, SURABAYA

Background: Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS) is an infection that can cause hearing loss which is commonly found in infants in Indonesia. The hearing screening of otoacoustic emission (OAE) and automated auditory brainstem response (AABR) is essential as an early screening to prevent speech and language development disorders which may reduce the social function of the patient in the future. Objective: To analyse the profile of children with CRS who suffer from hearing loss in Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya in 2015-2017. Material and Method: This research employed a descriptive retrospective study by collecting 118 secondary data from the medical records. Result. CRS was mostly found in 0-3 months age group (76 patients), and was dominated by males (62 patients). The most common signs and symptoms were congenital heart disease (49 patients), followed by hearing loss (37 patients). The serological results were mostly dominated by negative IgM and positive IgG (40 patients). The most dominant results of hearing screening test were OAE and AABR bilateral refer (45 patients). Conclusion. The result of the CRS study is different, and depends on which country the research is conducted.
Effect of soybean meal replacement by slow-release urea on ruminal parameter, blood metabolites, and microbial protein synthesis in Zel ram

The objective of this study was to determine the effect of soybean meal replacement by slow-release urea on feed intake, ruminal parameters, blood metabolites, dry matter, nutrients digestion, and microbial protein synthesis (MPS) in ram. Rams were used for four 21-day periods. The experimental design was a 4×4 Latin square design. The experiment has consisted of the following four rations: 1) basic diet with soybean meal as a protein source, 2) basic diet with soybean meal plus 0.5 % of DM slow-release urea (SRU), 3) basic diet with soybean meal plus 1 % of DM SRU, and 4) basic diet with soybean meal plus 1.5 % of SRU, respectively. Soybean meal replacement by SRU decreased ruminal ammonia and blood urea. SRU increase in diets significantly increased acetic acid 3 hours after morning feeding, blood glucose, total purine, uric acid excretion, microbial nitrogen, and microbial protein. The results showed that soybean meal replacement by SRU sources had no negative effect on rams performance.
Competitive Advantage Core Competency and Organizational Performance

The objective of this paper is to review current literatures concerning competitive advantage, core competencies and organizational performance as well as their impact on organizational performance. A comprehensive review from previous studies was conducted. The review was focused on competitive advantage, indicators of competitive advantage, core competencies, performance indicators, and the relationship between competitive advantage, core competency and organizational performance. The study concludes that there is significant positive relationship exist between core competency and competitive advantage as well as organizational performance. This positive relationship has been stressed and experienced by scholars and managers of organization. Moreover, this unique relationship also leads to superior performance attained by firms.
Supporting Students to Read Complex Texts on Civic Issues: The Role of Scaffolded Reading Instruction in Democratic Education

This paper discusses the role of scaffolded reading instruction in democratic education. Focusing on a case study of a high school civic unit on the Syrian civil war and refugee crisis, it argues the importance of such reading instruction. Students noted the challenges they experienced when reading complex texts on the topic. Yet, scaffolded reading activities that helped students interpret and respond to the texts yielded student engagement with disciplinary material and were praised by the students. This paper illustrates the use of such supports and discusses the ramifications of their absence. Submit a response to this article Submit online at democracyeducationjournal . org/ home Read responses to this article online http:// democracyeducationjournal . org/ home/ vol28/ iss2/ 3
Gender differences in santri�s reading attitude and motivation

A considerable amount of studies has explored gender differences in reading attitude and motivation among students in both elementary and secondary school levels. However, none of them is concerned with English reading attitude and motivation among santri or students living at Islamic boarding school in which gender segregation is applied. This study attempts to investigate santri’s reading attitude and reading motivation based on their gender. Three hundred and nineteen students at pesantren-based senior high schools in Yogyakarta Special Region province participated in the study by completing both reading attitude questionnaires and motivational reading questionnaire (MRQ). The results showed that there were significant differences among female and male santris in terms of reading attitude and motivation. The independent sample t-test revealed that female students reported statistically significant higher attitude in both academic and recreational reading than male students. Similarly, female students also reported higher reading motivation in three dimensions of MRQ, i.e. reading involvement, importance of reading, and competition in reading than male student. Likewise, regression analysis showed that gender could predict santri’s reading attitude and motivation. This study, therefore, confirmed a consistent finding from the previous studies revealing that female students had higher reading attitude and motivation than male students.
Interactive comment on “Reconstructing past climate by using proxy data and a linear climate

I find that this article does not belong to the journal of Climate of the Past. Thus, I reject the publication. However, I find the idea novel and interesting and I would suggest to submit a revised version to a more theoretical journal. Here is why it doesn’t belong to Climate of the Past: The idea of using LIM as a substitute for otherwise expensive online data assimilation sounds wonderful, and would prove to be it if one didn’t need to introduce a parameter a. But as authors showed with a being equal to 1, the results of linear online DA are worse than of offline DA. Then the question I pose to authors is how to choose an optimal a?
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae as Anodic Biocatalyst in Microbial Fuel Cell: Influence of Redox Mediator and Operative Conditions.

Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) can generate electricity by oxidizing the organic substrates in domestic or industrial wastewater, using microorganisms as biocatalysts. The wastewater streams from the food industry based on yeasts could be directly purified and contemporary produce electricity in MFCs. However, the electron transfer mechanism between yeasts and electrodes has not been positively identified. Saccharomyces cerevisiae was implemented as biocatalyst in the anaerobic anodic compartment of an MFC using glucose as carbon source and methylene blue as electron mediator.
Stopping Transformed Growth with Cytoskeletal Proteins: Turning a Devil into an Angel

A major hallmark of cancer is uncontrolled growth on soft matrices, i.e. transformed growth. Recent studies show that local contractions by cytoskeletal rigidity sensor units block growth on soft surfaces and their depletion causes transformed growth. The contractile system involves many cytoskeletal proteins that must be correctly assembled for proper rigidity sensing. We tested the hypothesis that cancer cells lack rigidity sensing due to their inability to assemble contractile units because of altered cytoskeletal protein levels. In four widely different cancers, there were over tenfold fewer rigidity-sensing contractions compared with normal fibroblasts. Restoring normal levels of cytoskeletal proteins restored rigidity sensing and rigidity-dependent growth in cancer cells. Most commonly, this involved restoring balanced levels of the tropomyosins 2.1 (often depleted by miR-21) and 3 (often overexpressed). Restored cells could be transformed again by depleting other cytoskeletal proteins including myosin IIA. Thus, the depletion of rigidity sensing modules enables growth on soft surfaces and many different perturbations of cytoskeletal proteins can disrupt rigidity sensing thereby enabling transformed growth.
INVESTIGATIONS OF A Fe3O4-FERROFLUID AT DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES BY MEANS OF MAGNETIC MEASUREMENTS

We present results on the investigation of a Fe3O4 ferrofluid based on heavy water, using magnetic measurements. Magnetization curves were generated with an original setup at the Department of Magnetism, Moscow State University. As temperature decreases, the value of the saturation magnetization of the ferrofluid increases. The analysis is carried out using the magnetization curves at the temperatures of 80K and 300K. For the two values of the temperature, we reconstruct the lognormal distribution function of particles diameters. We found a higher value of the mean magnetic diameter and a significantly reduced spread in the values of the diameters at the lower temperature.
Studies on parasitism preference of Dirhinus giffardii (SILV.) on Bactrocera cucurbitae (COQ.) pupae reared on different host vegetables

The Melon fruit fly Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett) is a severe pest of different vegetables and fruits in Pakistan inflicting economical damages. It has been widely documented that food is positively correlated with the biological parameters of the insects. Therefore an experiment was conducted to determine the parasitism preference of pupal parasitoid Dirhinus giffardii on B. cucurbitae pupae reared on different vegetables including Bottle gourd (L. siceraria), Bitter gourd (M. charantia), Ridge gourd (L. acutangula), Round gourd (P. fistulosus) and Cucumber (C. Sativus) under no choice and free choice experiments. Results revealed that significantly higher (P<0.05) parasitization (24.8±0.48) and female (12.4±0.68) were yielded when the pupae of B. cucurbitae were reared on Cucumis sativus under no choice test. Similarly maximum number of parasitized pupae (10.0±0.31) and female (4.4±0.24) were recovered from pupae reared on C. sativus under free choice test. Furthermore studies showed that pupae of B. cucurbitae were more preferred for parasitization when reared on C. sativus followed by L. siceraria and L. acutangula under no choice test whereas pupae of B. cucurbitae less preferred for parasitization when supplied with L. acutangula and L. siceraria under free choice test.