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The Bulky Dermoid Cyst of the Floor of the Mouth
Authors:   The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao Binhai University, Qingdao Military-Civil Integration Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong, China, Z Sun , H Yu ,   The First Hospital of Qiqihar, Qiqihaer, Heilongjiang, China, L Gao ,   The First Hospital of Qiqihar, Qiqihaer, Heilongjiang, China, H Guan ,   Research Center of Microecological Engineering Technology, Qiqihaer Medical University, Qiqihaer, Heilongjiang, China, H Guo ,   Research Center of Microecological Engineering Technology, Qiqihaer Medical University, Qiqihaer, Heilongjiang, China, C Qiu ,   The First Hospital of Qiqihar, Qiqihaer, Heilongjiang, China, H Chen ,   The First Hospital of Qiqihar, Qiqihaer, Heilongjiang, China
Published: July 2021

Bulky dermoid cysts of the floor of the mouth are very rare and may induce functional disorder. We present a 68-year-old Chinese woman who presented a painless swelling in right mandibular. Physical examination revealed a painless, soft, poor mobility, doughlike mass swelling which was reached to the floor of the mouth, and MRI showed a circumscribed mass of about 20.0×10.0×12.0 cm size. After complete excision of the cyst through an extraoral approach, histology diagnosed dermoid cyst. Dermoid cyst is uncommon found in the floor of the mouth, where there is a soft, painless, associated dyspnea, dysphagia and dysarthria. Imaging may assist diagnosis. Definitive diagnosis is founded on the histology specimen. According to the location and size of the cyst on each occasion, enucleation via intraoral or extraoral approach will be chosen treatment for cyst in the floor of the mouth. Although malignant degeneration of dermoid cyst of the floor of mouth is extremely rare, there are also such a situation reports. Thus, it is important to remove a cyst before the opportunity for malignancy.
Potential of β-carotene as anti-aging serum: A narrative review
Authors: Nadhiya Nurfitra Rahmah  , Nabilla Dira Tama  , Nenis Rahma Wulandari  , Waras Nurcholis
Published: July 2021

β-Carotene is known to have antioxidant activity, the ability to scavenge free radicals and reduce oxidative stress that occurs in the body. However, researchers have paid a little attention to the potential of β-Carotene as an anti-aging agent. The aim of this study was to describe the potential of β-Carotene from natural sources as anti-aging agent via antioxidant mechanism. Literature study was conducted on 28 publications associated with natural sources of β-Carotene, mechanism of anti-aging and antioxidant in the body. The results showed that the best antioxidant activity of β-carotene in scavenging free radicals was at low concentrations while taking into account antioxidant activity, dose, and half-life. UV exposure and air pollution can be a source of free radicals that cause aging of the skin. High antioxidant activity of β-carotene has the potential as anti-aging agent in the form of a beauty serum to treat premature aging of the skin.
Competencies and the penetration status of building information modelling among built environment professionals in Nigeria
Authors: Olorunfemi Emmanuel , Oyekunle Luqman , Olanrewaju Oludolapo , Olorunfemi Roseline
Published: July 2021

Literatures have proven a substantial increase in the awareness of Building Information Modelling (BIM) among built environment professionals in developing countries like Nigeria. However, the shortage of BIM competent professionals remains a significant challenge to the
full utilization of this innovative construction process. These competencies deficiencies are in no small measure the catalyst for reduced productivity and the obsoleteness of recent construction graduates upon their emergence in the innovative construction world. This
necessitate the need to assess the competencies of built environment professionals in the use of Building information modelling (BIM) with a view of suggesting strategies for improvement. The study mainly adopted an electronic questionnaire survey approach, which was targeted at built environment professionals in Abuja, Nigeria. Percentages, mean item score, relative
importance index, and gap analysis were employed for the analysis of data. The study found out that built environment professionals in Abuja have a competency gap of 39% with an average possession of Administrative and Managerial BIM competencies and a high deficiency
in Technical, Operational and Implementation competencies which are most required. Vocational training is currently most adopted for bridging these gaps. More so, the most effective strategies to improve the competency level of built environment professionals in the use of BIM are established to be: Attending BIM seminars, workshops, Trade shows, and Event; Enrolling for BIM software training and Incorporation of BIM into the Academic curriculum of higher institutions. This research will be needful in providing construction stakeholders as well as built environment educators with essential knowledge of the core competencies required
as they develop and implement various BIM content in their domain.
CASE REPORT - ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT IN PATIENT WITH HORMONAL IMBALANCE
Authors: Arsovska Blagica , Zhu Jihe , Kozovska Kristina
Published: July 2021

Hormones play a big role and are a huge part of women’s health, including physically, mentally and emotionally. If the body produces too little or too much of some certain hormones, then the hormonal imbalance occurs. According to TCM, two organs mainly connected to the hormonal imbalances are the Kidney and the Liver. The aim of the TCM treatment for hormonal imbalance is to balance the Yin and Yang energy in the organs and the body and restore the . In this research is presented a case of a woman presented with reduced function of the thyroid gland and hormonal imbalance. Before starting the treatment the results are showing increased levels of TSH (8.08 /ml), LH (12.30 /ml) and FSH (15.70 /ml) and decreased levels of fT4 (9.78 /L). After the treatment the TSH (2.79 /ml), fT4 (14.00 /L) and LH (7.93 /ml) were normalized and FSH (12.20 /ml) was decreased with only 7 treatments within 7 weeks. Acupuncture points used in the treatment are: DU4 (MingMen), DU14 (DaZhui), DU20 (BaiHui), RN6 (QiHai), RN4 (QuanYuan), BL15 (XinShu), BL20 (PiShu), GB20 (FengChi), ST9 (RenYing), LI4 (HeGu), BL23 (ShenShu), LR2 (TaiChong), SP6 (SanYinJiao), ST36 (ZuSanLi), SP9 (YinLingQuan), KI3 (TaiXi) and points located on the neck (front and back). Acupuncture as part of the TCM can effectively help the patients struggling with hormonal imbalances to balance and regulate the hormones and harmonize the metabolism, nervous, reproductive and endocrine system.
PROTOCOLO CLÍNICO PARA ACOLHIMENTO, AVALIAÇÃO DIAGNÓSTICO E ACOMPANHAMENTO DE CRIANÇAS COM TRANSTORNOS DO NEURODESENVOLVIMENTO
Authors: Silva Lucimauro Palles da
Published: July 2021

O Espaço de Saúde Aline Bispo (ESAB) entende a produção do cuidado em saúde de forma integral no sentido de promover a qualidade de vida de seus pacientes buscando sempre a melhora em seus fluxos de atendimento, avaliação e acompanhamento contando com uma equipe altamente qualificada do ponto de vista técnico e humano.
Esse Protocolo pretende ser um instrumento importante para nortear os profissionais e pais no acompanhamento dos pacientes que apresentam algum transtorno do neurodesenvolvimento. Pensando nessa demanda específica foi criado o Núcleo de Acompanhamento Integral Infanto-juvenil (NAIIJ/ESAB) que irá integrar os saberes e compartilhar boas práticas clínicas das áreas de psicologia, neuropsicologia, fonoaudiologia, psicomotricidade, psicopedagogia, fisioterapia, musicoterapia, nutrição, educação física e terapia ocupacional.
O presente documento apresenta orientações aos aplicadores dos métodos mais utilizados no atendimento de pacientes que tem diagnóstico ou suspeita dos transtornos do neurodesenvolimento (TN) a saber, o método ABA – Análise do Comportamento Aplicada; Modelo Denver; TCC – Terapia Comportamental Cognitiva e (Re)abilitação Neuropsicológica Cognitiva.
Nesse Protocolo está previsto que os pais e/ou responsáveis terão a possibilidade de receberem um retorno em atendimento e documento escrito, quanto a evolução clínica dos pacientes pelo período de 03 (três) meses conforme resultados dos estudos de casos que serão momentos de diálogos entre os profissionais que realizam o acompanhamento dos pacientes produzindo o Projeto Terapêutico Singular (PTS) que é elaborado de forma conjunta tendo em vista as peculiaridades de cada paciente.
Nossa expectativa é que esse Protocolo mais que um conjunto de boas práticas no cuidado com crianças e adolescentes possa de fato fazer acontecer o cuidado compartilhado e integral entre profissionais de diversas áreas com objetivos, métodos e técnicas que favorecem a ampliação do repertório de habilidades neurológicas, cognitivas, linguísticas, motoras e socioemocionais.
Open heart surgery in Nigerian children the need for international and regional collaboration: The Bayelsa and Enugu experience
Authors: Ujunwa FA , Ujuanbi AS , Chinawa JM , Alagoa DO , Onwubere B
Published: July 2021

Background: Children with congenital heart diseases (CHD) often require palliative or definitive surgical heart interventions to restore cardiopulmonary function. Lack of early cardiac intervention contributes to large numbers of potentially preventable deaths and sufferings among children with such conditions. Objectives: The aim of this study was to highlight our experience and the importance of international and regional collaboration for open heart surgery in children with CHD and capacity building of local cardiac teams in Bayelsa and Enugu States. Methodology: In November 2016, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed by the managements of FMC, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, UNTH, Enugu and an Italian-based NGO- Pobic Open Heart International for collaboration in the area of free open heart surgery for children with CHDs and training of local cardiac teams from both institutions either in Nigeria or in Italy. Patients for the program were recruited from Bayelsa and Enugu States with referrals from all over the country with combined screening and selection done in UNTH. Selected patients were operated on and funded free of charge by the Italian NGO. Hands on training of the local cardiac teams and cardiac intervention was done twice yearly in Nigeria. Result: From inception of the program in November, 2016 to May, 2019 a total of 47 children (21 Males, 26 Females; age range 6 months to 14 years) with various types of congenital heart defects had free open heart surgery from the program with 41 surgeries done in UNTH & 6 in Italy (complex pathologies). Also, home cardiac teams from UNTH and FMC, Yenagoa gained from on-site capacity training & retraining from the Italian cardiac team both in Nigeria and in Italy. The Success rate was 95.7% (44) and Case Fatality rate was 4.3% (2). Conclusion: There is a great efficacy in early cardiac intervention. This is with respect to a high success rate and minimal Case Fatality seen in this study. This was achieved through Regional and international collaboration.
Avaliação dosimétrica das incertezas de posicionamento para irradiação cranioespinhal
Authors: Barbosa Jeam Haroldo Oliveira , Flosi Adriana Aparecida
Published: July 2021

Introdução e objetivo: Técnicas modernas de tratamento como técnica VMAT têm sido sugeridas para irradiação cranioespinhal e mostraram melhora na distribuição da dose. No entanto, a avaliação do efeito dosimétrico devido ao erro de posicionamento foi relatada de forma limitada. Este trabalho avaliou a distribuição de doses de volumes de tratamento e órgãos de risco para as técnicas 3D, 3D_M, FF e VMAT com erros de posicionamento simulados ao longo do eixo longitudinal (3, 5 e 10 mm). Materiais e Métodos: Diferentes técnicas de tratamento cranioespinhal (3D, 3D_M, FF e VMAT) foram simuladas em imagens de tomografia computadorizada de um phantom (Radon®) para 36 Gy de dose. O isocentro torácico foi deslocado 3, 5 e 10 mm na direção longitudinal e no sentido cranial. A distribuição da dose foi calculada mantendo as mesmas unidades de monitoras dos planejamentos sem deslocamento. Os valores dosimétricos de PTV e OARs foram comparados entre as técnicas de planejamento sem e com o erro de posicionamento simulado. Resultados: Com a adição do erro de posicionamento, a técnica VMAT destacou-se pelos valores absolutos. Seus valores de D2% não foram maiores que as doses das outras técnicas de planejamento. O mesmo para cobertura de PTV da coluna vertebral para deslocamentos não superiores a 5 mm. Todas as técnicas de tratamento com o isocentro da coluna torácica deslocadas acima de 5 mm apresentaram dose máxima na medula espinhal superior à dose sugerida pela literatura (45 Gy). Conclusão: Os erros de posicionamento afetaram a distribuição da dose nos volumes de tratamento e órgãos de risco para todas as técnicas investigadas neste estudo. VMAT foi a técnica menos comprometida em termos de valores absolutos de dose para deslocamentos não superiores a 5 mm.
Dijital Dönüşüm Sürecinde Akıllı Yönetişim
Authors: Demirkıran Senem , Yücel Mehmet Ali , Terzioğlu M. Kenan , Selvi Aslı
Published: July 2021

Yaratıcı bilgi ağları, stratejik planlama, entegre yönetim ve sürdürülebilirlik için bilgi iletişim teknolojilerinin başarılı şekilde kullanılması dijital çağa geçilmesiyle birlikte gereklilik haline gelmektedir. Kentsel sorunlarının teknolojiyle çözümü için oluşturulmuş yapılar olan akıllı şehirler, sosyo-ekonomik, kültürel ve ekolojik gelişime hizmet etmek ve yaşam kalitesini iyileştirmek için akıllı kentsel sistemleri harekete geçirmektedir. Teknolojinin temelini oluşturduğu akıllı şehirler, vatandaş katılımını iyileştirerek yeni hizmetler sunmakta ve mevcut hizmetleri geliştirmektedir. Ek olarak, akıllı devlet yolunda akıllı yönetişim; e-katılımdan, siyasi istikrardan, hükümet verimliliğinden, hukukun üstünlüğünden, hesap verebilirlikten ve şeffaflıktan etkilenmektedir. Yerel düzeyde sorunların çözümü için bir araç olan akıllı yönetişim, kamu yönetiminin sorunsuz işlemesi için teknolojinin kullanılması olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Teknolojinin siyasi sistemde ve idari sistemde benimsenmesi ise e-Devlet uygulamaları ile mümkün olmaktadır. Akıllı devlet, e-Devletin gelişmiş halini ifade etmektedir. Akıllı yönetişim; açık, katılımcı ve akıllı bir devletin varlığına zemin hazırlamaktadır. Bu çalışmada; Türkiye ve seçilmiş Avrupa Birliği ülkelerinde akıllı şehir yönetişimde etkili olan değişkenlerin dinamik mekânsal panel veri modellenmesi ile ortaya çıkartılarak politika önerilerin sağlanması amaçlanmaktadır.
Case Based Reasoning using K-Nearest Neighbor with Euclidean Distance for Early Diagnosis of Personality Disorder
Authors: Soleliza Jones Anna Hendri , Hardiyanti Cicin
Published: July 2021

A personality disorder is a condition of a person with an extreme personality that causes the sufferer to have unhealthy and different thoughts patterns and behavior from other people. The personality disorders discussed in this study consisted of 110 diseases with 300 case data and 68 symptoms. Based on Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) 2018 data, it shows that more than 19 million people aged 15 years and over were affected by mental-emotional disorders. Data from the Statistics Indonesia in 2019 that the population of Indonesia is around 265 million people, while according to the Indonesian Clinical Psychologist Association, the number of verified professional psychologists is 1,599 clinical psychologists out of a total membership of 2,078 as of January 2019. However, this figure does not meet the standards of the World Health Organization (WHO), which is that psychologists serve 30 thousand people. This shows that Indonesia still lacks around 28,970 psychologists. The unequal distribution of professional psychologists has made psychologists need a long time to provide a diagnosis because of the number of patients being inversely proportional to the availability of psychologists in Indonesia. Moreover, there is not enough patient knowledge about the symptoms they feel. This study aims to produce a system for diagnosing personality disorders. This study is a case based reasoning to solve problems that have occurred in previous cases using K-Nearest Neighbor to classify data based on the closest distance using the calculation of the Euclidean Distance. Algorithm testing for the system used the Confusion Matrix test. Based on the results of testing data in the 60 case data using K-nearest Neighbor and the calculation of the Euclidean Distance with a score of K=3, it is known that 60 data have 100% similarity to cases with a personality disorder. Meanwhile, testing new cases with 10 case data that were not in the knowledge base was also conducted showing that 9 cases had 100% similarity to the previous case, while another case had 90% similarity to the previous case.
The Contrastive Study Between Uslub al-Majhul In Arabic And Uslub Pasiive Voice In English
Authors: Wahyuddin Wahyuddin
Published: July 2021

The aims of this research are: to know the similarities and differences of uslub al-majhûl in Arabic and uslub passive voice in English, by using a contrastive study analysis. The approach used in this research is descriptive qualitative, the theory used in analyzing the data is Miles and Huberman's theory, namely collecting data, selecting relevant data, presenting data, and concluding. The results of this study are: there are similarities and differences between the two uslubs. The equation is uslub al-majhul is a verb whose subject is discarded and replaced by nâib al-fâ'il, its purpose is to summarize the sentence, the subject is known, the subject is unknown, the subject is afraid, the subject is belittled and the subject is glorified. Uslub passive voice is a verb whose subject is not stated because it is unknown, or because it is vague, or because it is not obligatory to appear in a sentence. Both uslub uses transitive verbs. The difference is that Arabic has many analogies (wazan) to form the verb majhûl, whereas English has only two ways of forming past participles, namely by adding the word "ed" to the root verb and with an indefinite pattern called irregular verbs. In the al-majhûl uslub there is a nâib al-fail that does not have a passive uslub voice. In the uslub of passive voice, it is found that there are modal that are not included in the uslub al-majhûl. Arabic has ismiyah and fi'liah sentences while English only has ismiyah sentences.
Developing Teaching Material of Vocabulary Through Singing For Seventh Grade of Islamic Junior High School of Hidayatus Sholihin
Authors: Cholifah Nur , Huda Miftakhul
Published: July 2021

The research background was motivated by the difficulty of students in learning Arabic, basically in learning foreign languages, vocabulary is one of the three elements of language that is very important to master. This study aims to develop vocabulary teaching textbook with singing method in Mts Hidayatus Sholihin and see the effectiveness of the textbooks developed. The purposes of the research are: 1) The development of vocabulary Teaching textbook with singing method for seven grade of Mts Hidayatus Sholihin Gurah Kediri. 2) The application of vocabulary Effective Teaching texbook with singing method for seven grade of Mts Hidayatus Sholihin Gurah Kediri. The researcher used R&D research method by Borg and Gall which consist of 10 steps and data collection method used in the study was interview, questionnaires and tests. The research shows that: 1) The result of product development is Arabic teaching textbook for seventh grade students containing vocabularies arranged according to the tone of the song. The result of the expert validationts of the product as follows: the result from material expert is 83, 07%, results from media expert is 93, 84%, and the result from Arabic learning practitioner is 98, 33%. Based on exposure of the datas show that vocabulary learning by singing method declared very good. 2) The results of T-test show: the result of t-count between the pretest and popost-tes is 3,262 while the result of t-table is 2,015. Then it can be concluded t-count> t-table, then Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted, that is, there are difference outcome in learning vocabulary at seventh grade of Mts Hidayatus Sholihin between before and after using singing method. From the result of experimental it can be concluded the singing method in vocabulary learning at seventh grade of Mts Hidayatus Sholihin was declared "effective".
Movement-Related Potentials Associated with Motor Timing Errors as Determined by Internally Cued Movement Onset
Authors: Ahn Jee Seon , Yoon Jun Ho , Kim Jae-Jin , Park Jin Young
Published: July 2021

Objective Accurate motor timing is critical for efficient motor control of behaviors; however, the effect of motor timing abilities on movement-related neural activities has rarely been investigated. The current study aimed to examine the electrophysiological correlates of motor timing errors.Methods Twenty-two healthy volunteers performed motor timing tasks while their electroencephalographic and electromyographic (EMG) activities were simultaneously recorded. The average of intervals between consecutive EMG onsets was calculated separately for each subject. Motor timing error was calculated as an absolute discrepancy value between the subjects’ produced and given time interval. A movement-related potential (MRP) analysis was conducted using readings from Cz electrode.Results Motor timing errors and MRPs were significantly correlated. Our principal finding was that only Bereitschaftpotential (BP) and motor potential (MP), not movement monitoring potential, were significantly attenuated in individuals with motor timing errors. Motor timing error had a significant effect on the amplitude of the late BP and MP.Conclusion The findings provide electrophysiological evidence that motor timing errors correlate with the neural processes involved in the generation of self-initiated voluntary movement. Alterations in MRPs reflect central motor control processes and may be indicative of motor timing deficits.
Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Cognitive Training in the Elderly with and without Mild Cognitive Impairment
Authors: Maeng Seri , Hong Jin Pyo , Kim Won-Hyoung , Kim Hyeyoung , Cho Seo-Eun , Kang Jae Myeong , Na Kyoung-Sae , Oh Seok-Hee , Park Jung Woon , Bae Jae Nam , Cho Seong-Jin
Published: July 2021

Objective This study aimed to introduce a 4-week long fully immersive virtual reality-based cognitive training (VRCT) program that could be applied for both a cognitively normal elderly population and patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). In addition, we attempted to investigate the neuropsychological effects of the VRCT program in each group.Methods A total of 56 participants, 31 in the MCI group and 25 in the cognitively normal elderly group, underwent eight sessions of VRCT for 4 weeks. In order to evaluate the effects of the VRCT, the Korean version of the Consortium to Establish a Registry for Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Packet was administered before and after the program. The program’ s safety was assessed using a simulator sickness questionnaire (SSQ), and availability was assessed using the presence questionnaire.Results After the eighth session of the VRCT program, cognitive improvement was observed in the ability to learn new information, visuospatial constructional ability, and frontal lobe function in both groups. At the baseline evaluation, based on the SSQ, the MCI group complained of disorientation and nausea significantly more than the cognitively normal elderly group did. However, both groups showed a reduction in discomfort as the VRCT program progressed.Conclusion We conclude that our VRCT program helps improve cognition in both the MCI group and cognitively normal elderly group. Therefore, the VRCT is expected to help improve cognitive function in elderly populations with and without MCI.
A Novel Robot-Assisted Kinematic Measure for Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Preliminary Study
Authors: Min Aran , Kim Johanna Inhyang , Noh Hak Jong , Kim Moon Sang , Lee Hyo-Shin , Choi Mun-Taek , Lee Kyuha , Seo Jun-Ho , Lee Ga Hyun , Kang Seong-kyu , Ahn Dong Hyun
Published: July 2021

Objective Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. In contrast to neurocognitive measurements of inattention and impulsivity, there has been limited research regarding the objective measurement of hyperactivity in youths with ADHD. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the clinical effectiveness of a newly developed Robot-assisted Kinematic Measure for ADHD (RAKMA) in children with ADHD.Methods In total, 35 children with ADHD aged 5 to 12 years and 50 healthy controls (HCs) were recruited, and the parents completed the Child Behavior Checklist and the Korean ADHD Diagnostic Scale. RAKMA performance was represented by RAKMA stimulus–response and hyperactivity variables. We compared the RAKMA performance of those with ADHD and with that of HCs and also investigated the correlation between the RAKMA variables and ADHD clinical scale scores.Results Significant differences between the ADHD and HC groups were observed regarding most RAKMA variables, including correct reactions, commission errors, omission errors, reaction times, migration distance, and migration speed scores. Significant correlations were detected between various ADHD clinical scale scores and RAKMA variables.Conclusion The RAKMA was a clinically useful tool for objectively measuring hyperactivity symptoms in children with ADHD. Further studies with larger samples are warranted.
Comparison of Nociceptive Effects of Buprenorphine, Firocoxib, and Meloxicam in a Plantar Incision Model in Sprague–Dawley Rats
Authors: Bennett Terese E , Pavek Todd J , Schwark Wayne S , Singh Bhupinder
Published: July 2021

Due to their reduced frequency of dosing and ease of availability, NSAIDs are generally preferred over opioids for rodent analgesia. We evaluated the efficacy of the highly COX2-selective NSAID firocoxib as compared with meloxicam and buprenorphine for reducing allodynia and hyperalgesia
in rats in a plantar incision model of surgical pain. After a preliminary pharmacokinetic study using firocoxib, Sprague–Dawley rats (n = 12 per group, 6 of each sex) were divided into 6 groups: no surgery (anesthesia only), saline (surgery but no analgesia), buprenorphine (0.05
mg/kg SC every 8 h), meloxicam (2 mg/kg SC every 24 h), and 2 dosages of firocoxib (10 and 20 mg/kg SC every 24 h). The nociception assays were performed by using von Frey and Hargreaves methodology to test mechanical allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia. These assays were performed at 24 h
before and at 20, 28, 44, and 52 h after start of surgery. None of the analgesics used in this study produced significantly different responses in allodynia or hyperalgesia from those of saline-treated rats. In the Hargreaves assay, female saline-treated rats experienced significantly greater
hyperalgesia than did males. These findings add to a growing body of literature suggesting that commonly used dosages of analgesics may not provide sufficient analgesia in rats experiencing incisional pain.
Design Culture in the Era of Industry 5.0: A Review of Skills and Needs
Authors: Taverner Cristina , Trojan Lubomira , Simion Octavian , Szkudlarek Ewa
Published: July 2021

The objective of this article is to analyse the designer skills and company needs that are important for design culture development in the coming era of Industry 5.0. For this purpose, 83 SMEs operating in the manufacturing sector in Italy, Spain, Romania, and Poland were analysed. Qualitative and quantita-tive research conducted within the European project Intride let the authors state that in the 21st century context, companies will need to look for designers with specific skills. Based on their study, the authors indicate the most important skills for further development of design culture from the areas of soft, technological, design, digital, and green skills. Further, the authors suggest that it is necessary to con-tinue research on identifying the most needed skills for smart designers in manufacturing and in rele-vant curricula at universities, which might fill educational gaps related to these skills. They propose the concept of the “smart designer” as a design innovation trigger in the manufacturing sector.
Between Shared and Transformative Leadership: The Hybrid Leadership Model of the Cultural Centre “REX”
Authors: Zec Marina
Published: July 2021

This study focuses on the analysis of the leadership model established in the Cultural Centre REX in the period between 1994 and 2020. The purpose of the research was to discover what kind of leadership model was developed and implemented in an alternative cultural centre under the influence of the so-cial and political circumstances in this period in Serbia, having chosen REX as the subject of the case study. The main methodology of the research consisted of an empirical study and theoretical analysis of REX’s organisational structure and management in the context of leadership theories, as well as public theories, due to the complexity of the social and political influences of the time.
Cross-border Cultural Cooperation as the Principle Paradiplomacy Form: Evidence from the Czech-Polish Borderland
Authors: Böhm Hynek , Opioła Wojciech , Siatkowski Jacek
Published: July 2021

Microprojects are an important part of Interreg programmes. This article presents areas of cooperation and categories of actors who have been active in submitting and implementing these microprojects in the Czech-Polish borderland. It identifies 11 thematic areas of microprojects, which mainly support people-to-people projects in the field of culture. The most active microproject actors are local govern-ments, while the participation of non-public sector actors has generally rather stagnated since 2004. Cross-border cooperation, based on the use of microproject schemes, is a decisive part of the paradip-lomacy of small and medium-sized municipalities in the Czech-Polish borderland. The role of Eurore-gions is essential.
TOURISM IN COASTAL AREAS: ITS IMPLICATION TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC AND CULTURE ACCULTURATION (CASE STUDY IN GOA CHINA BEACH, MALANG)
Authors:   State University of Malang, Faculty of Social Science, Geography Department, Indonesia, ASTINA I Komang , SUMARMI SUMARMI ,   State University of Malang, Faculty of Social Science, Geography Department, Indonesia, KURNIAWATI Elya ,   State University of Malang, Faculty of Social Science, Sociology Department, Indonesia
Published: July 2021

The study aimed to determine: (1) tourism carrying capacity development in Goa China Beach (2) opportunities and challenges in developing Goa China (China Cave) Beach to improve the community's economy (3) cultural acculturation in communities around the coast of Goa China. Survey was use as main data collecting method in this research, followed by interview,observation and documentation. The results indicated that the beach carrying capacity is in a positive and strong condition. The attraction of the Goa China (China Cave) Beach is the natural beauty and myths that are believed by the community, causing an increase in the number of visitors on this beach compared to other beaches, especially at weekends.
Is there a relationship between the time management skills of sports manager candidates and career decision self-efficacy?
Authors:   Departmant of Sport Management, Faculty of Sport Scienes, Manisa Celâl Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey, Onağ Zeynep
Published: July 2021

This study aims to examine the relationship between the time management skills of sports management students and their career decision self-efficacy. The study group of the study research consisted of 279 Sports Management Department students who were studying in the Faculty of Sport Sciences at a public university located in Manisa, Turkey during the 2018-2019 academic year. "Time Management Scale", “Career Decision Self-Efficacy Scale” and "personal information form" were used as data collection tools. As a result of the study, a positive, moderately significant relationship was found between students' time management skills and career decision self-efficacy levels.
Determinants of Profitability: Case Study of Real Estate Companies in Hochiminh Stock Exchange
Authors:   National Economics University, Vietnam, Hoang Le Duc , Linh Dong Phan My
Published: July 2021

This study is conducting an empirical examination on the determinants of firm profitability of real estate companies listed on HOSE from 2010 to 2018. The difference from previous studies would lie in the usage of explanatory variables, the quantity of sample and the period of study. Based on data of 34 companies with 306 observations, this research methodology applies descriptive statistics, correlation statistics and regression analysis. The empirical results revealed that firm size, asset turnover, liquidity have a significant impact on firm profitability, while firm growth showed no significant effect on profitability denoted by ROA and ROE.
Using Quality Teaching and Learning Resources for Effective Integrated Science Education among Senior High Schools in Ghana
Authors:   Agogo Presbyterian Women’s College of Education (Ghana), University of Ghana (Ghana), OLA College of Education (Ghana), Asano Rita , Amponsah Kwaku Darko , Baah-Yanney Obed , Quarcoo Frederick , Azumah Delphine Abla
Published: July 2021

The study examined the use of quality teaching and learning resources and how these affect the teaching and learning of Integrated Science. A total of 172 randomly selected second year Senior High School (SHS) students and 25 Integrated Science teachers purposively sampled served as the subjects for the study within six districts in the Central Region of Ghana. Questionnaires were used to collect the students’ and teachers' needed data. This study's key findings revealed a lack of teaching and learning materials and the stereotyped nature of Integrated Science teachers' methods of teaching. It was noted that access, selection and usage of good and quality teaching and learning materials and methods influenced learning outcomes of students in SHS Integrated Science. However, it was observed that both government and private school teachers used similar teaching methods in delivering the Integrated Science content. It was concluded that for successful teaching and learning of Integrated Science, the challenges should be addressed by SHS education stakeholders. As a result, the paper recommended possible solutions that would ameliorate the challenges hindering the teaching and learning of Integrated Science.
A Critique on Discourse of Language Tests
Authors:   Mersin University, Turkey, Karataş Tuçe Öztürk
Published: July 2021

In the 21st century, with the rise of the popularity of standardized or large-scale tests, their high-stakes have started to be apparent. High-stake tests are not new, but in most cases, their current use as social practice tends to shape individuals’ futures. Currently the new trend for their quality discussion aims to critically evaluate tests through the focus on their functions, use and power in their testing discourse, whereas traditionally what was included in this discussion was only their psychometric features. Regarding those tests as social practices, examining the functions, consequences and use of tests in their own discourses is at the heart of this new perspective. Driven by the tenet of such a critical perspective, this study aims to first provide a better understanding of ‘discourse of test’, and then describe the social dimensions comprising discourse of language tests. Finally, this study concludes with some suggestions for adapting a critical perspective to improve the discourse of tests and enhance their quality.
Effects of capsanthin on surface hydrophobicity and auto-aggregation properties of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus rhamnosus
Authors: ÇELİK Esra , CELEBİOGLU Hasan Ufuk
Published: July 2021

Paprika is a one-year culture plant that grows in temperate climates and derives its color from the carotenoid compounds. The basic red color in paprika originates from capsanthin and capsorubin. People must have a healthy gastrointestinal system to maintain a healthy life. Lactic acid bacteria, which constitute the most important group of probiotic microorganisms, are natural members of a healthy intestinal microflora. Main lactic acid bacteria are Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus rhamnosus, which can inhibit pathogenic microorganisms, strengthen immune system, and improve the microbial balance of the gastrointestinal tract. Such bacteria can be modulated by diet constituents, thusw the present study aims to investigate the effects of capsanthin on probiotic bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG. For this, different concentrations of capsanthin were added to growth media of probiotic bacteria, and their effects on bacterial growth kinetics, bacterial surface hydrophobicity (Microbial Adhesion to Solvents - MATS Test) and bacterial auto-aggregation were examined. According to the results, capsanthin did not show any negative effects on the growth, while decreased the hydrophobicity of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG dose-dependent manner but increasing the hydrophobicity of Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5. In auto-agregation, changes were observed depending on the dose and time. This study shows carotenoids taken together with the diet can affect beneficial bacteria.
Traces of Ato as a Judicial Institution in the Lupon of Talubin, Bontoc, Mt. Province
Authors: Killip Jr. Alexander G.
Published: July 2021

Ato shows the existence of the indigenous political institution in the Cordillera specifically in Mt. Province that reflects the cultural patterns, political processes, and assumptions of rights of the community based on their customary laws that allow the indigenous people to achieve meaningful self-determination. The researcher wanted to determine and understand the traces of ato as a judicial institution in the Lupon through its public administration and judicial practices. The researcher made use of qualitative approach and descriptive design to understand the perceptions and beliefs of the Lupon members conveyed through their personal belief systems and knowledge on the customary laws which are currently being implemented in the community. Five (5) members of Lupon and three (3) barangay officials discussed the existing judicial and administrative practices of the Lupon. The study found out that the traces of ato as a judicial institution in the Lupon focus on the public administration practices that involve the processes of implementing and evaluating of policies such as the review on the ordinance by the barangay captain, posting of ordinance in the barangay hall and the house-to-house information dissemination by the tanods. On the other hand, there is no standardized tool in evaluating the policies being implemented, but the effectivity of the lupon is evaluated through the observation of the barangay captain.

The judicial practices in the Lupon include conflict resolutions and imposition of sanctions. The judicial practices on conflict resolution in the Lupon follow a series of trial procedures; first one is the private mediation process of the barangay mediation council that involves only the barangay officers and the conflicting parties; and, the second one is the public trial of the conflict through arbitration by the Lupon members. The judicial practices on imposing sanctions include fine such as money, personal belongings, property, or livestock and community service. Overall, the use of customary laws on deciding cases in the Lupon are highly accepted by the people which make the role of the elders of the community as members of the Lupon highly significant.
Harnessing the Potentials of 4IR Technologies in Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector
Authors: Adekunle Wasiu
Published: July 2021

This is a 6-page Policy Brief regarding the Potentials of 4IR Technologies in Nigeria's Agricultural Sector
A novel prediction algorithm for multivariate data sets
Authors:   Computer Science and Technology, Manav Rachna University, Haryana, India, Sagar Pinki , Gupta Prinima ,   Computer Science and Technology, Manav Rachna University, Haryana, India, Tanwar Rohit ,   School of Computer Science, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun Uttarakhand, India
Published: July 2021

Regression analysis is a statistical technique that is most commonly used for forecasting. Data sets are becoming very large due to continuous transactions in today's high-paced world. The data is difficult to manage and interpret. All the independent variables can’t be considered for the prediction because it costs high for maintenance of the data set. A novel algorithm for prediction has been implemented in this paper. Its emphasis is on extraction of efficient independent variables from various variables of the data set. The selection of variables is based on Mean Square Errors (MSE) as well as on the coefficient of determination r2p, after that the final prediction equation for the algorithm is framed on the basis of deviation of actual mean. This is a statistical based prediction algorithm which is used to evaluate the prediction based on four parameters: Root Mean Square Error (RMSE), Mean Absolute Error (MAE), Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) and residuals. This algorithm has been implemented for a multivariate data set with low maintenance costs, preprocessing costs, lower root mean square error and residuals. For one dimensional, two-dimensional, frequent stream data, time series data and continuous data, the proposed prediction algorithm can also be used. The impact of this algorithm is to enhance the accuracy rate of forecasting and minimized average error rate.
Sexuality and the city: The geography of LGBT political participation in the United States
Authors: Thompson Jack , Turnbull-Dugarte Stuart James
Published: July 2021

The literature on LGBT participation is growing, but there is still little empirical analysis on the importance of urbanicity in shaping Queer activism. In this paper, we address this critical gap by examining how patterns of participation among LGBT Americans vary by geographic context. Using data from the 2020 Cooperative Election Study (CES) to explore how patterns of LGBT participation differ across the urban-rural interface, we find that individuals identifying as LGBT living in urban areas exhibit higher rates of participation than those living in rural areas, and that these results hold across multiple urban-rural classification schemes. Estimating a multilevel model that leverages local-level data on the density of the LGBT population, we also provide strong empirical validation of the theoretical effects of intragroup contact and mobilization on LGBT participation in large metro areas. When we limit our sample to respondents living in the 55 largest metro areas in the US but vary the metro-level percentage of LGBT individuals, we find that LGBT individuals living in metro areas with a higher percentage of LGBT individuals exhibit higher rates of participation relative to metro areas with a lower percentage of LGBT individuals. The results indicate that urban contexts foster Queer participation by engendering intragroup contact and mobilization among LGBT populations.
Analyzing GPS Data for Psychological Research: A Tutorial
Authors: Müller Sandrine , Bayer Joseph , Ross Morgan Quinn , mount jerry , Stachl Clemens , Harari Gabriella M. , Chang Yung-Ju , Le Huyen T. K.
Published: July 2021

The ubiquity of location data-enabled devices provides novel avenues for psychology researchers to incorporate spatial analytics into their studies. Spatial analytics use GPS data to assess and understand mobility behavior (e.g., locations visited, movement patterns). This tutorial provides a practical guide to analyzing GPS data in R, introducing researchers to key procedures and resources for conducting spatial analytics. We show readers how to clean GPS data, compute mobility features (e.g., time spent at home, number of unique places visited), and visualize locations and movement patterns. In addition, we discuss the challenges of ensuring participant privacy and interpreting the psychological implications of mobility behaviors. The tutorial is accompanied by an R Markdown script and a simulated GPS dataset made available on the Open Science Framework.
Impaired emotion perception and categorization in semantic aphasia
Authors: Souter Nicholas Edward , Lindquist Kristen A , Jefferies Beth
Published: July 2021

According to a constructionist model of emotion, conceptual knowledge plays a foundational role in emotion perception; reduced availability of relevant conceptual knowledge should therefore impair emotion perception. Conceptual deficits can follow both degradation of semantic knowledge (e.g., semantic ‘storage’ deficits in semantic dementia) and deregulation of retrieval (e.g., semantic ‘access’ deficits in semantic aphasia). While emotion recognition deficits are known to accompany degraded conceptual knowledge, less is known about the impact of semantic access deficits. Here, we examined emotion perception and categorization tasks in patients with semantic aphasia, who have difficulty accessing semantic information in a flexible and controlled fashion following left hemisphere stroke. In Study 1, participants were asked to sort faces according to the emotion they portrayed – with numbers, written labels and picture examples each provided as category anchors across tasks. Semantic aphasia patients made more errors and showed a larger benefit from word anchors that reduced the need to internally constrain categorization than comparison participants. They successfully sorted portrayals that differed in valence (positive vs. negative) but had difficulty categorizing different negative emotions. They were unimpaired on a control task that involved sorting faces by identity. In Study 2, participants matched facial emotion portrayals to written labels following vocal emotion prosody cues, miscues, or no cues. Patients presented with overall poorer performance and benefited from cue trials relative to within-valence miscue trials. This same effect was seen in comparison participants, who also showed deleterious effects of within-valence miscue relative to no cue trials. Overall, we found that patients with deregulated semantic retrieval have deficits in emotional perception but that word anchors and cue conditions can facilitate emotion perception by increasing access to relevant emotion concepts and reducing reliance on semantic control. Semantic control may be of particular importance in emotion perception when it is necessary to interpret ambiguous inputs, or when there is interference between conceptually similar emotional states. These findings extend constructionist accounts of emotion to encompass difficulties in controlled semantic retrieval.
A Critique of Using the Labels Confirmatory and Exploratory in Modern Psychological Research
Authors: Jacobucci Ross
Published: July 2021

Psychological science is experiencing a rise in the application of complex statistical models and, simultaneously, a renewed focus on applying research in a confirmatory manner. This presents a fundamental conflict for psychological researchers as more complex forms of modeling necessarily eschew as stringent of theoretical constraints. In this paper, I argue that this is less of a conflict, and more a result of a continued adherence to applying the overly simplistic labels of exploratory and confirmatory. These terms mask a distinction between exploratory/confirmatory research practices and modeling. Further, while many researchers recognize that this dichotomous distinction is better represented as a continuum, this only creates additional problems. Finally, I argue that while a focus on preregistration helps clarify the distinction, psychological research would be better off replacing the terms exploratory and confirmatory with additional levels of detail regarding the goals of the study, modeling details, and scientific method.