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Collaborative Governance Process in Supporting Smart Living in Pekanbaru City
Authors: Utami Ayu Tri , Adianto Adianto , Mayarni Mayarni
Published: January 2023

This research is motivated by the background of waste management in the city of Pekanbaru, where waste handling has not been optimally carried out. The waste problem can have an impact on social, economic, health and environmental aspects and even cause the greenhouse effect which is the cause of climate change. This condition is exacerbated by the government's inability to provide environmental management facilities, low awareness and participation of the community, involvement of the private sector, human resource issues, budget and compliance with regulations. Overcoming this, the Collaborative Governance process is carried out in creating a clean environment, this is a form of one of the pillars of the smart city of Pekanbaru City, namely smart living. The purpose of this research is to find out the process of collaborative governance in supporting smart living in the city of Pekanbaru. This study uses qualitative methods with data collection techniques in this study based on the results of interviews, observations, and documentation. While the data analysis technique consists of several stages, namely data transcription, categorization, verification, as well as interpretation and description. This research was conducted at the Pekanbaru City Environment and Sanitation Service and PT. PJB Ubjom Tenayanraya, Pekanbaru. The results of this study indicate that the collaborative governance process carried out is quite well implemented in an effort to handle waste management in Pekanbaru City based on the collaboration process cycle according to Ansel and Gash called face to face dialogue, building trust, building commitment, sharing understanding, and intermediate outcomes.
Allergy, asthma, and proteomics: opportunities with immediate impact
Authors: Cruz Renata Harumi , Gomes de Pontes Leticia , Condino-Neto Antonio
Published: January 2023

Allergy is widely discussed by researchers due to its complex mechanism that leads to disorders and injuries, but the reason behind the allergic status remains unclear. Current treatments are insufficient to improve the patient’s quality of life significantly. New technologies in scientific and technological development are emerging. For instance, the union between allergy and peptidomics and bioinformatics tools may help fill the gaps in this field, diagnosis, and treatment. In this review, we look at peptidomics and address some findings, such as target proteins or biomarkers that help better understand mechanisms that lead to inflammation, organ damage, and, consequently, poor quality of life or even death.
Outcomes and impact of multidisciplinary team care on immunologic and hemato-oncologic pediatric patients
Authors: Domínguez Estirado Alicia , Solís García Gonzalo , Seoane-Reula Elena , Huerta Aragonés Jorge , Garrido Colino Carmen , Mata Fernández Cristina
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Immunologic and hemato-oncologic disorders in the pediatric population repre-sent an interrelated and complex group of conditions whose approach, diagnosis, and management could be difficult. Multidisciplinary teams have been proved beneficial in treating such complexities.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective observational study at a tertiary hospital in Madrid, Spain, which is a pediatric immunology and oncohematology referral center. We included all patients of multidisciplinary outpatient consultation, comprising a working group of pediatric oncohematologists and immunologists, between April 2016 and December 2019. Epidemiologic, clinical, and laboratory data were collected. We analyzed these data and established a relationship between age and findings of final diagnosis as well as variance on diagnoses prior to their multidisciplinary assessment and number of visits to the consultation.
Results: In all, 93 children and adolescents were included in this study. Laboratory abnormali-ties were the most frequent reason for being referred to our unit (87.2%); 78% of children had a previously diagnosed comorbidity. Before starting follow-up in the multidisciplinary consultation, 14% of patients were diagnosed, and after the study by the multidisciplinary team, the final diagnosis was reached in 58.1% of patients. No correlation was discovered between final diagnosis and gender (P = 0.29), age (biserial correlation coefficient, r = 0.036, P = 0.70), and number of visits (P = 0.07).
Conclusion: A multidisciplinary approach to immunologic, hematologic, and oncologic pedi-atric diseases is feasible. It can be a powerful and useful tool for diagnosis and treatment, especially in complex pediatric patients.
Effects of subcutaneous immunotherapy in allergic rhinitis children sensitive to dust mites
Authors: Lin Yanfen , Liu Jinling , He Jing , Wu Lei , Li Shuxian , Cheng Beilei , Shao Yanan , Zhang Yuanyuan , Wang Yingshuo , Tang Lanfang , Chen Zhimin
Published: January 2023

Background: Subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) is now the only treatment that can modify the natural course of allergic rhinitis (AR). However, not all children with AR benefit from SCIT. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of SCIT in dust-mites-induced AR children and explore correlative factors predicting treatment response to SCIT.
Methods: 225 children aged 4–17 years old with AR were recruited from January 2016 to September 2019, and monitored at baseline, 4, 12, and 24 months after the start of SCIT treatment. The visual-analogue-score (VAS) was used to assess the clinical symptoms. Multivariate binary logistic regression analyses and receiver operating characteristic curves were used to explore correlative factors in predicting the efficacy of SCIT.
Results: The significant declines in VAS started after 4 months of SCIT and continued to improve throughout the study compared with baseline. An increase in children’s age (OR=0.688, 95%CI: 0.479–0.988) and those with allergic history (OR=0.097, 95%CI: 0.009–1.095) were negatively associated with the risk of poor efficacy. Polysensitized children were more likely to suffer poor efficacy (OR=15.511 95%CI: 1.319–182.355). The clinical response at month 4 (r=0.707) and month 12 (r=0.925) was related to that at month 24. The area under the curve (AUC) for improvement at month 4 and month 12 was 0.746 and 0.860, respectively.
Conclusion: Our study confirmed the clinical efficacy of SCIT in AR children. Children with younger age, negative allergic history, and multiple allergens may predict a worse efficacy. The onset of action and the clinical response to SCIT in the second year can be predicted as early as by month 4.
IgE-mediated Anisakis allergy in children
Authors: Pontone Matteo , Giovannini Mattia , Barni Simona , Mori Francesca , Venturini Elisabetta , Galli Luisa , Valleriani Claudia , De las Vecillas Leticia , Sackesen Cansin , Lopata Andreas Ludwig , Buyuktiryaki Betul
Published: January 2023

Anisakids are nematodes responsible for different clinical patterns in humans. The well-known human-infecting Anisakis species include members of the Anisakis simplex (AS) complex. Humans usually contract anisakiasis through ingestion of raw or undercooked seafood containing Anisakis larvae. Once Anisakis has been ingested, patients may develop disease driven directly by Anisakis larvae and/or by allergic reaction due to this nematode. The capability of inducing allergic reactions depends on the expression of specific antigens by nematodes and host factors. This study aims to resume actual knowledge about AS and Anisakiasis with regard to epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment. Particular attention is paid to Anisakis allergens and their cross-reactivity on available diagnostic methods, and defining a diagnostic pathway for Anisakis allergy. Because only a few data are available in the literature about pediatric population, we focus on this group of patients specifically.
Nrf2 regulates the expression of NOX1 in TNF-α-induced A549 cells
Authors: Wu Weijing , Zhang Jiamin , Su Xiaoshan , Lin Xiaoping , Zhu Li , Zhuang Zesen , Liu Chennan , Zhu Zhixing , Zeng Yiming
Published: January 2023

Acute lung injury causes severe inflammation and oxidative stress in lung tissues. In this study, we analyzed the potential regulatory role of nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) on NADPH oxidase 1 (NOX1) in tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)-induced inflammation and oxidative stress in human type II alveolar epithelial cells. In this study, A549 cells were transfected with Nrf2 siRNA and overexpression vectors for 6 h before being induced by TNF-α for 24 h. TNF-α upregulated the expression of NOX1 and Nrf2 in A549 cells. Furthermore, overexpression of Nrf2 could reduce TNF-α-induced NF-κB mRNA and protein expression after transfection with the Nrf2 siRNA vector, and the levels of IL-6, IL-8, ROS, and malondialdehyde (MDA) in TNF-α-induced A549 cells increased, while the level of total antioxidation capability (T-AOC) decreased. On the other hand, the overexpression of Nrf2 decreased the levels of IL-6, IL-8, ROS, and MDA, while increasing T-AOC. The mRNA and protein levels of NOX1 were dramatically increased by TNF-α, while those changes were notably suppressed by Nrf2 overexpression. Further studies demonstrated that Nrf2 suppressed NOX1 transcription by binding to the -1199 to -1189 bp (ATTACACAGCA) region of the NOX1 promoter in TNF-α-stimulated A549 cells. Our study suggests that Nrf2 may bind to and regulate NOX1 expression to antagonize TNF-α-induced inflammatory reaction and oxidative stress in A549 cells.
Galangin inhibits lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation and stimulates osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells via regulation of AKT/mTOR signaling
Authors: Xiaoting Wang  , Xiao Xinglei
Published: January 2023

Background: Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), with the abilities of multidirec-tional differentiation and self-renewal, have been widely used in bone repair and regeneration of inflammation-stimulated oral diseases. Galangin is a flavonoid isolated from Alpinia officinarum, exerts anti-obesity, antitumor, and anti-inflammation pharmacological effects. The roles of galangin in lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation and osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs were investigated.
Methods: BMSCs were isolated from rat bone marrow and identified by flow cytometry. The isolated BMSCs were treated with 1 μg/mL lipopolysaccharides or cotreated with lipopolysaccharides and different concentrations of galangin. Cell viability and apoptosis were detected by MTT (tetrazolium component) and flow cytometry. ELISA was used to detect inflammation. Alizarin red staining was used to investigate osteogenic differentiation.
Results: The rat BMSCs showed negative rate of CD34, and positive rate of CD29 and CD44. Lipopolysaccharides treatment reduced cell viability of BMSCs, and promoted the cell apoptosis. Incubation with galangin enhanced cell viability of lipopolysaccharide-stimulated BMSCs, and suppressed the cell apoptosis. Galangin decreased levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 in lipo-polysaccharide-stimulated BMSCs through down-regulation of NF-κB phosphorylation (p-NF-κB). Galangin up-regulated expression of osteo-specific proteins, collagen type I alpha 1 (COL1A1), osteopontin (OPN), and runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2), to promote the osteogenic differentiation of lipopolysaccharide-stimulated BMSCs. Protein expression of p-AKT and p-mTOR in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated BMSCs were increased by galangin treatment.
 Galangin exerted an anti-inflammatory effect against lipopolysaccharide-stimulated BMSCs and promoted osteogenic differentiation through the activation of AKT/ mTOR signaling.
Analysis of factors influencing the determination of indications for allergen-specific immunotherapy
Authors: Ding Bo , Gao Shiwen , Huang Jun , Gong Songdi , Lin Jiahui , Ding Guoliang , Shen Qiuzhi , Wang Wentao , Yang Mei , Wang Hui , Shen Chunmei , Lu Yanming
Published: January 2023

Objective: To develop a questionnaire and a scoring system for evaluating physicians’ knowledge of allergen immunotherapy (AIT).
Methods: Questionnaire was designed using the Questionnaire Star tool. A total of 1024 physicians were assessed, and based on the score divided into accurate judgment and inaccurate judgment groups. Statistical analysis was done, and counting data were expressed as frequen-cies and percentage values. Chi-square test and multi-factor logistic analysis were used to determine influencing factors on the indications for AIT.
Results: Physician’s age, grade of the hospital, and pediatric specialty influenced the accurate judgment of AIT indication after adjustment for independent variables (P < 0.05). In all, 80.5% physicians exercised accurate assessment for allergic rhinitis. Allergic conjunctivitis was judged accurately by 47.0% physicians. Bronchial asthma was judged accurately by 71.0% physicians, and atopic dermatitis by 61.3% physicians, with a higher accuracy rate for pediatricians than non-pediatricians for all the mentioned conditions (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in the accuracy of judgment between pediatricians and non-pediatricians in terms of AIT for food allergy and dust mite sensitization (P > 0.05).
Conclusion: The results of our study demonstrated a high accuracy judgment rate among clinicians for rhinitis, asthma, and dermatitis, and a low accuracy rate for desensitization of healthy people with allergic conjunctivitis, food allergies, and allergen sensitization.
LARP7 alleviates psoriasis symptoms in mice by regulating the SIRT1/NF-κκB signaling pathway
Authors: Na Li  , Liu Yulei
Published: January 2023

Objective: To unravel the role of La ribonucleoprotein 7 (LARP7), a transcriptional regulator, in the progression of psoriasis and the underlying molecular mechanisms.
Methods: The psoriasis-like mice model was created by daily administering of imiquimod on shaved skin. The histological analysis and skin damage were evaluated in each group. The inflammation and oxidative stress response were assessed by enzyme-linked-immunosorbent serologic and immunoblot assays. The involvement of silent information regulator 1 (mem-ber of the Sirtuin family; SIRT1/nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) signaling pathway in LARP7-mediated psoriasis progression was also detected by immunoblot assay.
Results: LARP7 relieved psoriasis symptoms in the mice model. LARP7 inhibited the expression of inflammatory cytokines as well as chemokines in psoriasis-like skin tissues. Additionally, LARP7 suppressed oxidative stress in the psoriasis-like skin tissues of mice. LARP7 inhibited the activation of the SIRT1/NF-κB signaling pathway, and therefore affected the progression of psoriasis.
Conclusion: LARP7 relieved psoriasis symptoms in mice by regulating the SIRT1/NF-κB signaling pathway.
Heat and mass transfer law during microwave vacuum drying of rice
Authors: Sun Tongsheng , Yang Zhen , He Huijuan
Published: January 2023

In order to obtain the microwave vacuum drying characteristics of rice and the change in law of temperature and humidity, the mechanism of water diffusion and migration in the drying process was analyzed based on the multiphase flow in porous media, the change model of moisture content was established, and the microwave heating process coupled with electromagnetic field and mass heat field was simulated. The accuracy of the multiphase porous medium model was verified by measuring the moisture changes during rice drying under different vacuum degrees. The results show that the temperature distribution of rice during heating is high in the center and low around, and the vacuum degree hardly affects the change in rice temperature. The capillary pressure in rice gradually increases, and the equilibrium vapor pressure gradually decreases during drying. The estimated moisture content reduced from 0.25 to 0.189, 0.177, and 0.169, and the experimental value decreased from 0.25 to 0.186, 0.177, and 0.167 after drying the rice for 60 min at vacuum of 0.02 MPa, 0.04 MPa, and 0.06 MPa, respectively. The experimental value was in agreement with the calculated value. The higher the vacuum degree, the faster the drying speed, and this finding provided a new idea for improving the drying efficiency.
Astragaloside IV inhibits the proliferation and migration of lens epithelial cells induced by TGF-β through the Jagged-1/Notch pathway
Authors: Zhou Ling , Zhong Lina , Lv Yahui
Published: January 2023

Aberrant proliferation and migration of residual lens epithelial cells (LECs) is the main cause of posterior capsule opacification (PCO) after cataract surgery. The purpose of this study was to confirm the protective effects of Astragaloside IV (AST) in transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β)-induced proliferation and migration of LECs. Human LECs, SRA01/04, were used in this study. MTT assay and EdU assay were used to perform cell viability and proliferation, respectively. The cell cycle was determined using flow cytometry. Cell invasion and migration were determined using transwell assay and wound healing assay, respectively. Protein expression was examined using western blotting. Type I and IV collagen (Col I and IV) and fibronectin (FN) in cells were also detected using immunofluorescence (IF). Cell viability, proliferation, migration and invasion were suppressed by AST in a concentration-dependent manner in TGF-β-treated LECs. AST stopped the cell cycle at G2 phase in a concentration-dependent manner. Expression of Cyclin B1 and CDK1 was suppressed by AST in TGF-β-treated LECs. Protein expression of FN, Col I, Col IV, α-SMA (α-smooth muscle actin), Snail and Slug was downregulated by AST in a concentration-dependent manner. AST inhibited the protein expression of Jagged-1, Notch1, Notch2, Notch3, Hes-1 and Hey-1. Taken together, data from this study demonstrated that AST inhibited LEC viability, proliferation, migration and invasion, as well as fibroblastic differentiation and epithelial-mesenchymal transition process through inhibition of Jagged-1/Notch pathway, providing a potential supplemental treatment for PCO.
Fascitis Necrotizante en paciente portador de COVID-19
Authors: Acosta Nuvia Novoa , León Mónica Padrón , Galbán Liuba Yamila Peña , Hernández Oscar Liza , Rodríguez Ludmila Casas
Published: January 2023

Introducción: La infección por SARS-CoV-2 genera un mayor riesgo de complicaciones y mortalidad en pacientes previamente enfermos, los pacientes con diabetes mellitus tienen un sistema inmunológico más débil y el aumento de glucosa en sangre puede comprometer la inmunidad innata y la inmunidad humoral, por lo que estos pacientes son más susceptibles a sufrir infecciones de partes blandas. Objetivo: Describir la evolución y complicaciones de un paciente portador de diabetes mellitus tipo II con infección por SARS-CoV-2 que presentó una fascitis necrotizante al 15to día de evolución de la enfermedad. Presentación de caso: Paciente de 52 años de edad, sexo masculino, blanco, portador de diabetes mellitus tipo II e hipertensión arterial para lo cual llevó tratamiento con insulina lenta, metformina, enalapril e hidroclorotiazida, ingresó como caso positivo de COVID-19, al décimo quinto día de estadía comenzó con fiebre, calor y rubor, tumefacción más allá del área de eritema y crepitación en ambos miembros inferiores, se decidió intervención quirúrgica. En el salón de operaciones se realizó drenaje, desbridamiento y necrectomía en ambos miembros inferiores, el análisis microbiológico a través de cultivo detectó el crecimiento de Pantoea Agglomerans. Conclusiones: La diabetes mellitus, el uso de glucocorticoides, fueron los factores de riesgo encontrados como causantes del estado de inmunodepresión en el caso presentado, y el uso de medicamentos biológicos anti-TNF (Nimotuzumab). Es necesario ser insistente en las medidas de prevención: la máxima asepsia en la manipulación de accesos intravenosos, y el uso juicioso de antibióticos.
Land Subsidence Investigation in Negeri Sila, Nusalaut Island, Using Resistivity Method
Authors: Amukti Rian , Alghifari Abi Dzikri , Elake Alexander Yosep , Nendisa Francy , Souisa Christian Jacob
Published: January 2023

DOI:10.17014/ijog.9.2.The phenomenon of land subsidence in Negeri Sila of Nusalaut Island was caused by an earthquake in Ambon Island and surrounding areas on September 26, 2019 with the magnitude of 6.5. This research had been conducted using a resistivity method with a dipole-dipole configuration. Land subsidence occurred due to seawater intrusion around the area. The earthquake around Ambon Island was the trigger, so soil creep occurred.The purpose of this study is to obtain a weak resistivity zone area that indicates subsidence. The results showed a low resistivity value of 1-10 Ohm meters which indicated a weak zone of potential subsidence of the ground surface, and the presence of sea water intrusion into the area.
The Investigation of Ultic Horizon on Andisols Derived from the Eruption of Mount Tilu (Pleistocene, Basaltic) in West Java, Indonesia
Authors: Devnita Rina , Sukiyah Emi , Sandrawati Apong
Published: January 2023

DOI:10.17014/ijog.9.2.159-172Ultic is the soil characteristics in soil taxonomy when argillic or kandic horizon is found within the depth of 125 cm with the base saturation of less than 35 % on the overall of upper 50 cm. The purpose of this research is to investigate whether ultic horizon was found in the soil developing from the Pleistocene eruption of Mount Tilu (basaltic parent materials), in West Java, Indonesia. The method used was descriptive and comparative surveys of three profiles in the area around Mount Tilu, including the investigation of andic soil properties and the formation of argillic or kandic horizon. The result showed that the soils fulfilled the requirements of andic soil properties to be classified as Andisols. Soil never dried for ninety days cumulative (udic) to be classified as Udands. There were Fulvudands and Hapludands in this location. Accumulation of clays was more than 1.2% higher than the overlying horizon found at the depth of 90, 79, and 51 cm in those three profiles. Base saturation in upper 50 cm ranged from 1.07 to 6.86 cmol kg-1 or less than 35 %, making the soils were classified as Ultic Fulvudands and Ultic Hapludands. The high rainfall in the tropics and Pleistocene age led to the leaching of clays for a long period to form the argillic horizon. The influence of rain was stronger than the basaltic parent materials in forming Ultic Hapludands. Basaltic parent material was not strong enough to produce base saturation of more than 35 %.
Hamisítás észlelési módszerek az automatizált emberi tevékenység felismerésben
Authors: Huszár Viktor
Published: January 2023

A katonai, rendőrségi és bűnüldözési szervezetek hatalmas mennyiségű adattal dolgoznak, de hiányzik az információk elemzéséhez és osztályozásához szükséges humán erőforrás. A biometrikus felismerési alkalmazások, például az arcfelismerés egyre szélesebb körben elterjedt, hogy a hatóságok a biztonság hatékonyságának növelése érdekében alkalmazzák a technológiát. A járvány miatt az arcmaszk viselése számos országban törvényi előírássá vált. Tanulmányok kimutatták, hogy az arcfelismerés pontossága jelentősen csökkent az arcmaszkok miatt. A cél egy új, mesterséges intelligencián és mély neurális hálózat tanításán alapuló kutatási irány, nevezetesen az emberi tevékenység felismerése (HAR) és az ilyen automatizált rendszerek megkerülésére szolgáló hamisítási lehetőségek bemutatása.
Inteligencia emocional y ansiedad por COVID-19 en adolescentes de la región San Martín
Authors: García Castillo Luz García Castillo , Flores Lizana Arelit , Huancas Cruz Gian Franco , Ramírez Vega Celina , Palomino Ccasa Joel
Published: January 2023

Determinar si existe relación significativa entre inteligencia emocional y ansiedad porCOVID-19 en adolescentes de la región San Martín, 2022. Metodología: Diseño no experimental, decorte transversal y tipo correlacional, la muestra de estudio fue de 350 adolescentes de ambos sexosde 11 a 18 años. Los instrumentos que se utilizaron fueron el Inventario de Inteligencia emocionalde BarOn Ice-NA forma completa adaptado al contexto peruano por Ugarriza y Pajares (2004) yCoronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS) traducido al español por Rulman (2020). Resultado: Existe relaciónestadísticamente significativa con dirección negativa entre inteligencia emocional y ansiedad (r = -,109*p < 0.05), a excepción de la dimensión manejo de estrés que mantiene relación positiva con la ansiedady el grado de significancia es mayor (r = ,023, p > 0.05), de igual modo la dimensión intrapersonalmantiene relación positiva altamente significativa con ansiedad (r=,280**, p < 0.05), mientras que enla dimensión interpersonal existe relación inversa y altamente significativa con ansiedad (r =-,183**,p < 0.05), asimismo en la dimensión adaptabilidad existe relación inversa y altamente significativacon ansiedad (r =-,160**, p < 0.05). Conclusión: A mayor nivel de Inteligencia emocional, menorespuntuaciones de ansiedad por COVID-19 en adolescentes de la región San Martín, 2022.
Inteligencia emocional y procrastinación académica en estudiantes del nivel secundario de Tarapoto, perú – 2021
Authors: Reátegui Ríos Romina , Tarrillo Montenegro Dámaris , Córdova Saavedra Flor , Ramírez Vega Celina
Published: January 2023

Determinar la relación significativa entre inteligencia emocional y procrastinaciónacadémica en estudiantes del nivel secundario de la Institución educativa “Cleofé Arévalo delÁguila”. Metodología: Fue cuantitativa con un diseño no experimental, de corte transversal y detipo correlacional. La población fue de 480 estudiantes del primero a quinto año de secundaria entrelas edades de 11 a 18 años. Los instrumentos que se utilizaron fueron: Inventario de InteligenciaEmocional de BarOn ICE: NA en niños y adolescentes adaptado al Perú por Ugarriza y Pajares(2005) y la Escala de Procrastinación Académica (EPA) adaptada al Perú por Domínguez, Villegasy Centeno 2014. Resultados: Existe una relación negativa inversa y significativa entre inteligenciaemocional y procrastinación académica (-,264, p<0.01). Se evidencia que existe una relación negativay significativa inversa entre las dimensiones de inteligencia emocional y procrastinación académicaintrapersonal (r= -,288**), interpersonal (r= -,155**), adaptabilidad (r= -,245**), manejo de estrés (r=-,226**) y animo en general (r= -,158**). Conclusión: Cuanto mayor sea la inteligencia intrapersonal,interpersonal, manejo de estrés y estado de ánimo en general, menor se la procrastinación académicaen los estudiantes de la institución educativa.
Bibliometric analysis of the 100 most-cited dental articles on COVID-19
Authors: DALTABAN Özlem , TÜRKER Nurullah
Published: January 2023

Objective: This study aimed to bibliometrically characterize the top 100 most cited (T100) dental articles about COVID-19.
Materials and Method: In the present study, the Web of Science core collection database was used to identify the T100 dental articles on COVID-19 in the category of "Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Medicine'' on May 19, 2021. Among the included top most cited articles, the following parameters were recorded and bibliometrically analyzed as article title, publication date, authorship, institution and country of origin, journals, with its impact factor (IF) and quartile, number of citations, study design, study topic, and level of evidence (LOE).
Results: The mean citation count of the T100 dental articles on COVID-19 was 32.77 ± 97.31. The T100 dental articles were published in 43 different journals. The number of citations was positively correlated with journal IF (p<0.05; Spearman’s rank test). Four papers were cited more than 100 times. Although 521 authors from 32 different countries contributed to the articles, only 28% had international collaborations. The most productive countries were the USA and China. Of the T100 articles, 50% were of LOE VII and 32% LOE V. The most common study type was narrative reviews (n=38) followed by cross-sectional studies (n=26).
Conclusion: This bibliometric analysis of the T100 dental articles on COVID-19 presents the current status, relationships between disciplines, and popular research trends. According to our analysis, the majority of the published articles are of low level of evidence. The establishment of further international cooperation between researchers may improve the scientific quality of future dentistry articles on COVID-19.
A Study on the Influence of Family and School Psychological Environment on Academic Self-Efficacy and Self-Identity of English Education Major University Students
Authors: SHI Yı , KO Young Chun
Published: January 2023

This study aims to identify the relationship between academic self-efficacy, self-identity of English education major students and psychological environment of their family and school. In order to improve their self-efficacy and self-identity, this study is to see the effect of the family and school psychological environment on self-efficacy and self-identity. In this study, 262 questionnaires completed by the English education major students in teacher training universities in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in China are used. Reliability, correlation, and regression analysis are performed by the SPSS25.0 program. This study found that there is no significant difference in family and school psychological environment, academic self-efficacy, self-identity by gender and academic year. However, students born in urban areas, students with higher family economic income, and students with better academic performance have higher levels of academic self-efficacy and self-identity, along with better family and school psychological environment. Students with siblings have better family psychological environment than students without siblings, but there is no difference in the academic self-efficacy, self-identity, and school psychological environment by the presence of siblings. This study found that family and school psychological environment are positively related to academic self-efficacy and self-identity of English education major university students. Compared with family psychological environment, school psychological environment is more influential on the academic self-efficacy of them. As the sub-dimensions of school psychological environment, peer support is more influential than teacher support. Compared with school psychological environment, family psychological environment is more influential on the self-identity of them. As the sub-dimensions of family psychological environment, family challenge is more influential than family support. Therefore, strengthening the role of peer support in schools is necessary. Family members should increase stimulation and support to challenge students toward their positive development.
Psychopathologic evidence in the Italian “Trap Music” population
Authors: Giulio Perrotta
Published: January 2023

Background and aims: In the last decade, a musical strand has emerged in the Italian national scene that has international roots since the 1990s of the last century: “Trap Music” and younger generations are increasingly fascinated by this genre, for various reasons. The present research hypothesizes the existence of a link between the choice of preference of this musical genre and the psychopathological profile of those who choose their first preference, hypothesizing that such individuals have on average a higher level of dysfunctional traits typical of cluster B (borderline, narcissistic, histrionic and antisocial), according to the PICI model and compared to the population. Materials and methods: Clinical interview, and administration of the battery of psychometric tests. The population sample was selected based on previous clinical contacts and voluntary participation through recruitment in major social networks (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok), a total of 4,368 participants, divided into three age groups (18-25, 26-37, 38-46) and two groups (the first “clinical” and the second “control”). SPSS, Anova test (with Bonferroni). Results and discussion: On average, the users selected in the clinical group population sample presented 81% of cases with a psychopathological personality profile (PICI-2) with at least 5 dysfunctional traits afferent to cluster B (bipolar, borderline, histrionic, narcissistic, antisocial, and psychopathic) and at least 4 dysfunctional traits afferent to cluster C (paranoid, delusional, schizophrenic spectrum, dissociative), according to the PICI model, compared to 23.1% of the cases in the control group, which, however, shows traits more oriented toward neurotic tendencies (anxious, phobic-avoidant, obsessive, somatic). The investigation of dysfunctional sexual behaviors then showed, in the clinical group, the marked presence of the clinical condition of the users, with an average of 96.8% compared to 24% in the control group; in particular, the presence of a tendency toward pedophilic (under 13 years old) and pederastic (13-17 years old) paraphilia is noted for the average value between only the markings of the second and third clinical groups equal to 54.3% (with an overall phenomenon slightly more inclined toward the male group). Conclusion: It is concluded, therefore, that the starting hypothesis can be confirmed, as the hypothesized link between the primary preference choice of “Trap Music” and the psychopathological profile afferent to the dysfunctional traits of Cluster B (borderline, narcissistic, histrionic, antisocial and psychopathic), according to the PICI model and compared with the control group (CG) population, which has significantly lower pathological values (57.9% - 72.8%) than the clinical group (CG), appears credible and non-random.
A Multi-Dimensional Analysis of English Writings by Chinese EFL Learners
Authors: Li Xiaoyun
Published: January 2023

The exponential growth in the population of Chinese EFL learners has fueled the study of Chinese EFL learner writing. A survey of relevant literature indicates that the majority of studies are confined to the exploration of individual linguistic features, with a few exceptions which employ a broader perspective that might involve multiple features. This work aims to investigate the English writings by Chinese EFL learners via Multi-Dimensional (MD) analysis, a corpus-based approach that combines both microscopic (i.e., individual linguistic features) and macroscopic perspectives (i.e., textual dimensions). A comparison between writings by Chinese EFL learners and native English speakers shows that the former are high on involvement, informativeness, and referential explicitness while the latter exhibit superiority on word-choosing, information integration, narrativity, and persuasiveness. Regarding their specific use of 67 MD linguistic features, the two writer groups also show certain significant but interesting differences. Analysis of Chinese EFL learner corpora from different English education levels indicates that writings by learners from higher levels are lower on involvement, but are higher on informativeness, narrativity, referential explicitness, and persuasiveness. This trend is manifested by their decreasing use of involvement features, but increasing use of features marking the latter four aspects.
Enhancing Reading Comprehension Skills of Prospective Teachers Using Suitable Reading Strategies
Authors: Manoharan Arthi , Ramachandran Srinivasan
Published: January 2023

This study focused on using appropriate reading strategies to improve the reading comprehension of prospective teachers in two teacher education colleges in the Vellore District of Tamil Nadu, India. The paper begins by introducing the importance of English language in the contemporary environment, and then highlights the significance of reading comprehension for academic purposes. Three reading strategies were employed in the experimental study. The sample size and the testing methods employed in the experiment are described in the methodology section. The statistical analysis to determine the reading comprehension skills was done with mean, paired sample t-test and co-efficient. The results confirm that the use of appropriate reading strategies enhances the reading comprehension skills of the samples.
The Effect of Presentation-Assimilation-Discussion (PAD) Class Model on Chinese Undergraduates’ Business English Writing Performance
Authors: Sun Lixuan , Asmawi Adelina
Published: January 2023

As China's economy and society keep expanding, the significance of business English in worldwide communication remains progressively crucial. Ensuring that China's business English talent training meets global standards is a priority. It has, therefore, become crucial and time-consuming to figure out how to help Chinese students enhance their business English writing skills. Zhang Xuexin, a Chinese professor at Fudan University, proposed the PAD (Presentation-Assimilation-Discussion) Class Model. Since it was presented, many academics and educators have supported it. This study involved 50 undergraduates from a Chinese university, including 25 in the experimental and control classes respectively. The 12-week teaching experiment was followed by interviews with a few students from the experimental class to investigate the influence of the PAD Class Model on the overall score and sub scores of Chinese students' business English writing, as well as the acceptability of the PAD Class Model. Through the analysis of the pre- and post-tests by SPSS, the results indicate that the utilization of PAD Class Model can substantially raise the overall score and the sub scores of content, language, appropriateness, grammar, and organization for undergraduate business English writing. Furthermore, by assessing the interview findings of the experimental class, compared to the conventional teaching model, PAD Class Model serves a more conspicuous role in boosting students' interest in Business English writing, and PAD Class Model is universally accepted by students.
Language Reflecting Society and Culture in the Provincial Folktale Literature of Northeastern Thailand and Its Value: With Special Reference to Ekarattana Udomporn’s Written Work
Authors: Pimpuang Kowit , Yuttapongtada Methawee
Published: January 2023

The objectives of this study were to explore linguistic strategies used in the folktales of Northeastern Thailand and to explore the ways in which society and culture are reflected through folktales in Ekarattana Udomporn’s written work and the value of the tales. The conceptual framework of this study consists of (1) use of strategies of language for communication namely, expression, diction and level of language and (2) reflections of society and culture, namely, beliefs, the ways of life of people in society, and the value of the language and the knowledge of the tales. A qualitative method was employed, and the data included 41 stories of provincial folktales collected by Ekarattana Udomporn. The findings revealed that there were uses of different kinds of expressions. There was use of explanative diction, exemplificative diction and descriptive diction, and among these, explanative diction was found to be foremost in the folktales because of the explanative purpose of folktales. Formal language, semi-formal language and colloquial language was found in the folktales, and among these, semi-formal and colloquial language was used primarily in order to facilitate understanding. Folktales of this region reflected not only the beliefs in society, namely, Buddhism, spirits, death, seniority, but also the way of life, namely, clothes, food, castes and relations of people in society that accorded with belief of people in society. Furthermore, the values of language, of society and culture, and of knowledge as well as other values, were also found in the folktales of Northeastern Thailand in Ekarattana Udomporn’s written work.
An Analysis of Ethiopian Federal TVET Institute Trainees’ Academic and Professional Needs of the English Language
Authors: Zeleke Ephrem , Arficho Zeleke , Mulatu Mebratu
Published: January 2023

The present study was intended to analyze the Ethiopian Federal TVET Institute trainees’ academic and professional needs of the English language and its relevance to their needs. In the study, descriptive design was employed and data collection tools, namely close-ended questionnaires, semi-structured interviews and content analysis were used. Eighty trainees and 30 former graduates were included using simple random sampling technique to fill in questionnaires and for interviews two major course trainers and two former graduates among those who filled in the questionnaires were selected using the same sampling technique, and all the available (4) Communicative English Skills course instructors were included. Moreover, Communicative English Skills I and II course materials/modules were also analyzed to examine the relevance of the courses to meet the trainees’ academic and professional needs. The questionnaires data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitative data were analyzed using thematic data analysis methods. The study showed that reading technical course books, lecture handouts and  examination papers, taking lecture notes, writing organized paragraphs concisely, exam answers, term papers and researches, presenting project reports and seminars orally in the classroom, and listening to lectures and technical conversations are the most frequently needed English sub-skills by the trainees. The findings also showed that most of the language contents are not compatible with the trainees’ English language needs. Thus, the teaching material currently in use lacks topical/thematic relevance to the trainees’ fields of study in almost all the units. The findings might have implications for ESP material developers and course designers.
Perceptions of Postgraduates Majoring in English Education on Speaking Assessment Module for Online Distance Learning (ODL)
Authors: Fahrughazi Syazwin , Omar Halizah , Mohamad Maslawati
Published: January 2023

Assessment of speaking skills differs from other language skills. The methods of conducting speaking skills are included in the English Assessment Module developed by the researchers from the National University of Malaysia (UKM). The module is designed to cater postgraduates (adult learners) through Online Distance Learning (ODL) program. ODL has become essential in education setting for adult learners as they could manage their learning whilst juggling their career and personal commitments. The covid-19 pandemic has become the starting point for postgraduates to conduct the course remotely according to their preferences of learning. The revolution of education allows adult learners to pursue their Masters. The module includes various types of English language assessments in the context of speaking English as a Second Language (ESL). Hence, eight adult learners were interviewed to give their perceptions towards this newly designed module. This qualitative research method employed a set of semi-structured interview questions and open-ended questions via Google Meet. The findings showed that English Assessment Module; Speaking Assessment is well equipped with comprehensive information and guidelines on how the speaking assessments should be conducted in ESL context. Generally, the findings indicate that the English Assessment Module; Speaking Assessment is suitable for ODL postgraduates (adult learners). This paper also includes the participants’ suggestions to further improve the module.  The findings could benefit the online distance course designers in designing better module for adult learners and enable the learners to learn effectively at their own convenience.
Study on Narrative Skills in John Irving’s Novels
Authors: Zhao Xue , Li Guanting
Published: January 2023

American contemporary writer John Irving is one of the few famous for his unique artistic skills. He appreciates traditional novels and criticizes modern novels, and all of them embody metafiction skills in his creation. Through detailed analyses of his several representative works, the writer of this essay explores John Irving’s perception of novel writing and elaborates his own writing practice including his repetitive narration of the same image. With the help of contemporary trauma theory, this paper also analyzes the recurring image of "Broken Arm" in his novels to restore the symptoms of the narrator's post-traumatic behavior so as to explore John Irving's outstanding artistic talent in narrative skills and characterization.
Readability Assessment of Advanced English Textbooks: A Corpus-Linguistic Study
Authors: Hu Tunan
Published: January 2023

As a quantitative index of the ease of reading text, readability has been used as an effective manner to assess the difficulty of reading textbooks. Based on a corpus consisting of 40 texts from two sets of advanced English textbooks published by two top-tier publishing houses in China in the same year, this paper employs three readability formulas (i.e. FRE, FKGL and LR) to examine their readability trends and differences in readability. The results show that: 1) the readability of both book sets is low, 2) no significant differences are found in three readability indices, 3) some of LR subindices, such as deep cohesion and connectivity, show an opposite tendency to the overall readability. It is claimed that: 1) both book sets are fairly difficult to read; 2) they are interchangeable in the teaching process without the absolute difference in authoritativeness; 3) the increasing trend of overall readability is moderated by controlling some subindices deliberately to keep the balance between text-reading difficulty and practical demands. This study not only benefits scholars but also teachers to evaluate and improve English textbooks.
Evaluation of Nutrient Content of Plantain-Lima Bean Momo Using Multivariance Analysis Approach
Authors: Farinde Elizabeth Oluremi
Published: January 2023

Dietary diversification necessitates the development of nutrient-rich and healthy food products from indigenous and resilient crops for sustainable food and nutrition security in Nigeria. Both plantain and lima bean are resilient and locally available, especially in the south west of Nigeria, though lima bean is underutilized. The study developed pudding (momo) from plantain and lima bean in order to evaluate the functional properties of the flour and nutrient content of the product and enhance lima bean utilization for nutrition and food security. Composite flour from various combination ratios of unripe plantain and lima bean flour was processed into momo products. The functional properties of the flour samples as well as the nutrient content of the momo products were evaluated. The multivariance analysis approach was used to study the relationship between the chemical data, principal components and experimental samples. There was no significant difference (p>0.05) n the bulk density of the plantain flour and lima bean flour. Water absorption capacity, oil absorption capacity and swelling power were highest in plantain-lima bean flour (PLF). The higher the lima bean flour in the composite mixture, the higher the protein content of the momo samples. Potassium and phosphorous were the highest in 100% plantain-momo, while iron, antioxidant activity and phytochemical compounds were the highest in momo samples containing 50% plantain flour and 50% lima bean flour. The Principal Component Analysis (PCA) of the momo samples showed the locations of the nutrient data and the samples in the quadrants. The PCA revealed that the momo samples were high in the evaluated chemical nutrients. Plantain-lima momo could be harnessed as a potential functional, nutritious and healthy food.