bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Contributing Editors and the Editorial Board
Authors: Manchester Ralph A
Published: March 2021

In my first editorial, from September 2005, I made an analogy between the duties of a conductor and those of an editor. Both roles require an individual to produce something worthwhile through the efforts of others: composers, arrangers, and musicians or authors, reviewers, and publishers.
A similar analogy probably could be made with the choreographer or director's role, also. Audiences and critics often hold the conductor responsible for the performance of a musical ensemble, and editors share the same responsibility, even though both making music and producing a scholarly
journal are complex operations that involve many people, seen and unseen. In this issue, we announce the addition of several names to the Editorial Board, and I want to extend the analogy to highlight the role of all of the editors.
Abstracts from the Literature
Authors: Dawson William J
Published: March 2021

Once again, papers devoted to a single topic have recently appeared in several scientific and artistic periodicals. The papers are written by different authors, each with a specific focus and background. The first four papers abstracted in this issue's column are devoted to the instrument-musician
interface; they present a variety of views and recommendations, and most have an emphasis on problems of string musicians.
Shoulder Pain and Holding Position of the Violin: A Case Report
Authors: Steinmetz Anke , Seidel Wolfram , Niemier Kay
Published: March 2021

A violinist with persistent shoulder pain, which had led to his inability to perform for 4 mos, was found to play regularly with extreme external rotation of his violin and left shoulder. Intensive manual and physiotherapy did not cure this problem. A combination of manual and music
medicine focusing on analyzing and changing instrumental movement patterns was able to resolve this pain problem.
Health Care Reform and the Health of Performing Artists in the US
Authors: Manchester Ralph A
Published: March 2021

Health care in the United States is beset by three critical problems: cost, quality, and coverage. We have by far the most expensive health care in the world, spending about 17% of our Gross Domestic Product, or over $7,000/person; most other developed countries spend about 8
to 10% of their GDP on health care.1 Despite spending that much money, the health status of Americans is far from the best in the world, whether one looks at infant mortality,2 life expectancy,3 or survival among people with various diseases. 4 Underlying
both problems is the fact that over 15% of the US population does not have health insurance,5 which means they do not have access to health care when it can be delivered most effectively at the lowest cost. While this should be of great concern to anyone who lives in this country,
those of us who are invested in the health of performing artists should be especially interested in this issue. For a variety of reasons, performing artists are probably more likely to lack health insurance than is the case for the population at large.
Quantitative adjustment of spherical aberration for aspheric refractive surgery: A Pilot Study
Authors: Zhang Jun , Zheng Li , Zhao Xia , Gao Jindong , Zhang Yixuan , Wang Ke
Published: March 2021

The authors have requested that this preprint be removed from Research Square.
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Toxoplasma Gondii and Leishmania Spp. Infections in Apparently Healthy Dogs in West Shewa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia
Authors: Gebremedhin Endrias Zewdu , Serba Edilu Jorga , Tola Getachew Kebebew , Endalew Solomon Shiferaw , Marami Lencho Megersa , Melkamsew Asaminew Tesfaye , Vincenzo Di Marco , Vitale Maria
Published: March 2021

Background

In urban settings, the presence of a high density of human population and contacts with domestic and or stray animals such as dogs and cats can be risk factors for the transmission of zoonotic diseases. Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) and Leishmania spp. are zoonotic protozoon parasites with great health burdens worldwide.
Methods

A cross-sectional study was used to investigate the antibody prevalence and risk factors of T. gondii and Leishmania spp. infections in 385 randomly selected dogs of Ambo, Bako, and Gojo towns of West Shewa zone, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia. A questionnaire survey was administered to households to collect data on potential risk factors. Dog sera samples were assayed for T. gondii IgG antibodies by using the direct agglutination test while Leishmania spp. specific antibodies were tested using an indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit. Logistic regression was used for data analysis.
Results

An overall 82.86% (95% CI): 78.71–86.49%) and 92.47% (95% CI: 89.36–94.90%) seroprevalence of T. gondii and Leishmania spp. was found respectively. Seropositivity for both T. gondii and Leishmania spp was found in 82.58% of the dogs. None of the investigated factors were associated with Leishmania spp. seropositivity (p > 0.05). Furthermore, altitude, sex, breed, housing, feeding, educational level of head of the household, and the living area of dogs were not significantly associated with T. gondii seropositivity (p > 0.05). The seroprevalence of T. gondii was significantly different between the study towns (p = 0.003). The risk of T. gondii infection was 2.71 times higher in adult dogs than juvenile dogs (p = 0.043). Dogs kept simultaneously with other domestic animals had increased odds of T. gondii seropositivity as compared to those with no other domestic animals (Adjusted Odds ratio: 1.96, p = 0.021).
Conclusions

The high seropositivity and the concomitant presence of antibodies of T. gondii and Leishmania spp. in dogs suggest the widespread nature of these parasites in the environment and the high potential of transmission to other animals and humans. Further epidemiological studies, isolation and molecular characterization of the parasites, and educational campaigns are suggested.
Hemp seed oil can accelerate the virgin mice mature and balance sex hormones, modulates organ atrophy, and restores in ovariectomized mice through upregulates ER𝛼 and ER𝛽 expressions
Authors: Wu Su Hui , Wang lin lin , Li han bing , Li gen lin , Guo chen yang , Zhang Juan
Published: March 2021

BackgroundHemp seed, the dried fruit of Cannabis sativa L., has been well documented as a folk source of food due to its nutritional and functional value. The aim of this study was to evaluate the estrogen-like effect of hemp seed oil (HSO) and analyze its action on the development of ovary and uterus of mice, concentration of sex hormones, endometrial thickness, and ER𝛼 and ER𝛽 expression. MethodsIn the present work, virgin and ovariectomized kunming mice were subject to treat with HSO. Gonad morphous was detected by Hematoxylin-Eosin (HE) staining, serum levels of E2, FSH and LH was determined used ELISA to evaluate the function of hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, and ERα and ERβ immunohistochemistry were used to evaluate gonad function. ResultsThe results showed that HSO can promote the vaginal opening time of virgin mice. There was significant increase in the gonad coefficient. Moreover, the endometrial thickness, number of primary follicles, secondary follicles and mature follicles were significantly increased, the uterus and ovary were well developed, the ERα and ERβ positive cells and intensity were increased in the virgin mouse ovary. The level of serum E2 was significantly increased, and the levels of FSH and LH were decreased. HSO could obviously relieve the endocrine disorders, modulate organ atrophy, and restore ER𝛼 and ER𝛽 expression in the ovariectomized mice model. ConclusionsHemp seed oil can accelerate the virgin mice mature and balance sex hormones, modulates organ atrophy, and restores in ovariectomized mice through upregulates ER𝛼 and ER𝛽 expressions. This study demonstrated that HSO activity is mediated through estrogenic components, and provided evidence for HSO treatment for post-menopausal symptoms.
Spontaneous ruptured of splenic artery aneurysm: Another reason for fatal syncope and shock(Case report and literature review)
Authors: Yuan Feng , He Liudang , Yao Zhengbin , Long Yong , Xu Shugen
Published: March 2021

Background: Splenic artery aneurysm(SAA) is a rare condition, however, it is one of the most common intra-abdominal aneurysm. In the emergency department, due to an uncommon cause of shock and syncope in SAA , it poses a great diagnostic challenge for emergency physicians. Here we reported the case of a spontaneous ruptured of splenic artery aneurysm, which was detected by point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), in a 47-year-old man with syncope and shock. The diagnosis was further confirmed with a computed tomography scan and surgery.Case presentation: A 47-year-old man presented to the emergency department(ED) for syncope and shock. As he had unstable hemodynamic so we gave him fluid resuscitation and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), free intraperitoneal fluid was identified on ultrasound, then a diagnostic abdominal paracentesis was performed and hemorrhagic ascites were identified. The rare but life-threatening diagnosis of spontaneous ruptured of splenic artery aneurysm was confirmed by contrast-enhanced CT and surgery.Conclusions: Spontaneous splenic artery aneurysm ruptured is a rare fatal condition needs immediately diagnosis and management to achieve a favorable outcome. Though there is no risk factors, emergency physicians should considered SAA in the differential diagnosis of sudden collapse. As an emergency physicians, it is very important to be master first aid skills such as POCUS.
DHHC21 Deficiency Attenuates Renal Dysfunction During Septic Injury
Authors: Yang Xiaoyuan , Zheng Ethan , Ma Yonggang , Chatterjee Victor , Villalba Nuria , Breslin Jerome W. , Liu Ruisheng , Yuan Sarah Y.
Published: March 2021

Renal dysfunction is one of the most common complications of septic injury. One critical contributor to septic injury-induced renal dysfunction is renal vascular dysfunction. Protein palmitoylation serves as a novel regulator of vascular function. Here, we examined whether palmitoyl acyltransferase (PAT)-DHHC21 contributes to septic injury-induced renal dysfunction through regulating renal hemodynamics. Multispectral optoacoustic imaging showed that cecal ligation and puncture (CLP)-induced septic injury caused impaired renal excretion, which was improved in DHHC21 functional deficient (Zdhhc21dep/dep) mice. DHHC21 deficiency attenuated CLP-induced renal pathology, characterized by tissue structural damage and circulating injury markers. Importantly, DHHC21 loss-of-function led to better-preserved renal perfusion and oxygen saturation after CLP. The CLP-caused reduction in renal blood flow was also ameliorated in Zdhhc21dep/dep mice. Next, CLP promoted the palmitoylation of vascular α1-adrenergic receptor (α1AR) and the activation of its downstream effector ERK, which were blunted in Zdhhc21dep/dep mice. Vasoreactivity analysis revealed that renal arteries from Zdhhc21dep/dep mice displayed reduced constriction response to α1AR agonist phenylephrine compared to those from wild-type mice. Consistently, inhibiting PATs with 2-bromopalmitate caused a blunted vasoconstriction response to phenylephrine in small arteries isolated from human kidneys. Therefore, DHHC21 contributes to impaired renal perfusion and function during septic injury via promoting α1AR palmitoylation-associated vasoconstriction.
Vitamin D Supplementation and Body Composition Changes in Collegiate Basketball Players A 12-Week Randomized Control Trial
Authors: Hew-Butler Tamara , Aprik Carrie , Byrd Brigid , Sauborin Jordan , VanSumeren Matthew , Smith-Hale Valerie , Blow Andrew
Published: March 2021

BackgroundVitamin D promotes bone and muscle growth in non-athletes, suggesting supplementation may be ergogenic in athletes. Our primary aim was to determine if modest Vitamin D supplementation augments favorable body composition changes (increased bone and lean mass, decreased fat mass) and performance in collegiate basketball players following 12-weeks of standardized training. MethodsMembers of a men’s and women’s NCAA D1 Basketball team were recruited. Volunteers were randomized to receive either a weekly 4000IU Vitamin D3 supplement (D3) or placebo (P) over 12-weeks of standardized pre-season strength training. Pre- and Post-measurements included: 1) serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25-OH-D); 2) body composition variables (total body lean, fat and bone mass) using a dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan; and 3) vertical jump test to assess peak power output. Dietary intake was assessed using Food Frequency questionnaires. Main outcome measures included changes (∆: post- minus pre-intervention) in serum 25-OH-vitamin, body composition, and performance.ResultsEighteen of 23 players completed the trial (8 females/10 males). Eight received the placebo (20±1years; 3 females) while ten received Vitamin D3 (20±2years; 5 females). Weekly Vitamin D3 supplementation induced non-significant increases (∆) in serum 25-OH-vitamin D (2.6±7.2 vs. -3.5±5.3ng/mL;p=0.06), total body bone mineral content (BMC) (73.1±62.5 vs. 84.1±46.5g;p=0.68), and total body lean mass (2803.9±1655.4 vs. 4474.5±11389.8g; p=0.03), plus a non-significant change in body fat (-0.5±0.8 vs. -1.1±1.2%; p=0.19) (Vitamin D3 vs. placebo supplementation groups, respectively). Pre 25-OH-D correlated with both Δ total fat mass (g) (r=0.65;p=0.003) and Δ total body fat% (r=0.56;p=0.02). No differences noted in peak power output ∆ between the D3 vs. P group(-127.4±335.4 vs. 50.9±9W;NS). Participants in the D3 group ingested significantly fewer total calories (-526.2±583.9 vs. -10.0±400kcals;p=0.02) and sodium (-991.4±986.1 vs. 174.1±573.6mg;p=0.02) than participants in the P group.ConclusionsModest (~517IU/day) vitamin D3 supplementation did not enhance favorable changes in total body composition or performance, over 3-months of training, in collegiate basketball players. We alternatively exposed the potential role of sodium on bone metabolism. More practically speaking, weight training provides a robust training stimulus for bone and lean mass accrual, which likely predominates over isolated supplement use with adequate dietary intakes.Trial registration: ISRCTN, ISRCTN14155111. Registered 3 November 2020 - Retrospectively registered, http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN14155111
A Bibliometric Analysis and Visualization of Current Research Trends in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis
Authors: Xu Xiaoyan , Sun Yijun , Zheng Jiale , Xu Chongqing , Ma Qingshan , Ding Xing , Yin Mengchen , Ma Junming
Published: March 2021

Plantar fasciitis has become a common health problem. Both in theory and in therapy of plantar fasciitis has progressed rapidly in the past few decades, but there were no bibliometric studies regarding plantar fasciitis. This study aimed to illustrate the overall knowledge structure and development trends of plantar fasciitis. The research datasets were collected from the Web of Science, limited to articles published before Dec 16, 2020. VOS viewer and Citespace software were provided to analyze the data and generate visualization knowledge maps, including annual trends of publications, distribution, h-Index status, citations status, co-authorship status and research hotspots. 1429 publications met the requirement. The number of publications showed an upward trend with a stable rise in recent years. In the fields of plantar fasciitis, the United States published most papers (493, 34.50%), both total citations (13268) and h-index (65) ranked first of all the countries; the most productive institution was La Trobe University (30); Foot & Ankle International (122) published the most papers. Growth factor, wave therapy, corticosteroid, foot function index and physical therapy were the research hotspots in the recent years. Indeed, this study provides great insights to the growth and development of plantar fasciitis. Moreover, it will contribute to the growth of the international frontier of plantar fasciitis. Level of Evidence II.
Early Definitive Internal Fixation for Infected Nonunion of the Lower Limb
Authors: Yoon Yong-Cheol , Oh Chang-Wug , Cho Jae-Woo , Oh Jong-Keon
Published: March 2021

Management of an infected nonunion of the long bones is quite difficult and challenging. A staged procedure comprising of radical debridement followed by definitive internal fixation is favored. However, no standard treatment has been established for determining the appropriate waiting period between the initial debridement and the definitive internal fixation. We proposed a management incorporating early definitive internal fixation for infected nonunion of the lower limb. Thirty-four patients (28 men, 6 women) with infected nonunion of the tibia or femur were included. Initial infected bone resection and radical debridement were performed for each patient in accordance with the preoperative plans. Definitive surgery was performed 2–3 weeks after the resection (4 weeks after flap surgery was required), and the third surgery was performed to fill the bone defect through bone grafting or transport (three-stage surgery). Radiological and functional results were investigated in accordance with the Association for the Study and Application of the Method of Ilizarov criteria. Bone union was achieved in 100% of the patients, and treatment was conducted as planned preoperatively in 28 patients (28/34, 82.4%). The mean interval between the primary debridement and the secondary definitive fixation was 2.76 weeks (range, 2–4 weeks). The radiological and functional outcomes were good or better in 32 and 31 cases, respectively. In conclusions, Early definitive surgery can be performed to treat infected nonunion by thorough planning and implementation of radical resection, active response to infection, restoring defected bones, and soft tissue healing through a systemic approach.
Somatic whole genome dynamics of precancer in Barrett’s Esophagus
Authors: Paulson Thomas , Galipeau Patricia , Oman Kenji , Sanchez Carissa , Kuhner Mary , Smith Lucian , Hadi Kevin , Shah Minita , Arora Kanika , Shelton Jennifer , Corvelo Andre , Johnson Molly , Emde Anne-Kathrin , Maley Carlo , Yao Xiaotong , Sanghvi Rashesh , Venturini Elisa , Hubert Benjamin , Imielinski Marcin , Robine Nicolas , Reid Brian , Li Xiaohong
Published: March 2021

While the genomes of normal tissues undergo dynamic changes over time, little is understood about the temporal-spatial dynamics of genomes in premalignant tissues that progress to cancer compared to those that remain cancer-free. Here we use whole genome sequencing to contrast genomic alterations in 427 longitudinal samples from 40 patients with stable Barrett’s esophagus compared to 40 Barrett’s patients who progressed to esophageal adenocarcinoma (ESAD). We show the same somatic mutational processes were active in Barrett’s tissue regardless of outcome, with high levels of mutation, ESAD gene and focal chromosomal alterations, and similar mutational signatures. The critical distinction between stable Barrett’s versus those who progress to cancer is acquisition and expansion of TP53-/- cell populations having complex structural variants and high-level amplifications, which were detectable up to six years prior to a cancer diagnosis. These findings reveal the timing of common somatic genome dynamics in stable Barrett’s esophagus and define key genomic features specific to progression to esophageal adenocarcinoma, both of which are critical for cancer prevention and early detection strategies.
Analysis of Genetic Variation in Circadian Rhythm Genes and Risk of Ovarian Cancer.
Authors: Verma Sonali , Chander Gresh , Bhat Amrita , Bhat Gh.Rasool , Bakshi Divya , Sharma Bhanu , Rana Himanshu , Suri Jyotsna , Wakhloo Ajay , Singh Supinder , Bhat Audesh , Qadri Raies Ahmad , Shah Ruchi , Kumar Rakesh
Published: March 2021

BackgroundDisruption in biological clock due to genetic variations is associated with increased occurrence of cancers such as breast, ovary, prostate, gastrointestinal and hematological malignancies. Circadian rhythm genes regulate the process of ovulation in the ovaries and are highly expressed in ovarian tumors; whereas disturbance in the circadian rhythm pathway is significantly associated with causative risk factors (i.e. endometriosis, PCOS, etc.) of ovarian cancer. Nevertheless, very few studies have been conducted till date where candidate SNPs of circadian rhythm genes proved as the main prognosticators of ovarian cancer risk and intrusiveness. The main purpose of this study was to investigate some common single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in circadian rhythm genes (rs475715 of BMAL1/ARNTL, rs1026071, and rs228644 of PER3, rs3792152 of REV1, and rs7302060 of TIMELESS) as causative markers of ovarian cancer risk of in the population of Jammu and Kashmir in India. ResultsOur study included a total of 600 samples (200 cases and 400 age and sex-matched controls). Analysis of the genotype data from the selected SNPs indicated most significant association of rs3792152 of REV1 (OR=1.6, with 95% CI=0.12-1.2, p=0.0003) and rs4757151 of BMAL1/ARNTL (OR=1.847, with 95% CI=1.406-2.426, p=9.15E-06) with the ovarian cancer. The functional putative analysis revealed a significant regulatory effect of both these variants on other genes. ConclusionThese results suggest that some SNPs in circadian rhythm genes, particularly BMAL1/ARNTL and REV1, might be associated with the risk of ovarian cancer in the J&K population of North India.
Survival Outcomes of Lobectomy in Comparison With Segmentectomy in Clinical Stage I Non-small-cell Lung Cancer: a Meta-analysis
Authors: Feng Jian , Han Yan-Yue , Wang Yue , Wu Xiu-Yu , Lv Feng , Liu Yang , Chen Bing-Hui
Published: March 2021

Background: The gold standard surgical therapy for patients with clinical stage I non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is lobectomy with mediastinal lymph node dissection. While, segmentectomy has emerged as an alternative choice with the advantage of fewer postoperative complications. However, the acceptance of this procedure still remains controversial, and conflicting results exist in the retrospective trials.Objectives: The aim of this meta-analysis was to analysis the survival outcomes of lobectomy in comparison with segmentectomy in treatment of clinical stage I non-small-cell lung cancer. Methods: Computerized literature search was done on the published trials in Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane library databases to June, 2019 to identify clinical trials. Lung cancer-specific survival (LCSS) and overall survival (OS) were measured as outcomes. Statistical analysis was performed using the Meta-analysis Revman 5.3 software.Results: A systematic literature search was conducted including 7 studies. In this meta-analysis, results indicate that lobectomy confers an equivalent survival outcome compared with segmentectomy. Conclusion: No significant differences were found in survival outcomes between lobectomy and segmentectomy. Further prospective large-scale, prospective, randomized trials are needed to explore the reasonable surgical treatment for early resectable lung cancer.
Effect of Concentrated growth factor (CGF) on human gingival fibroblast viability on titanium discs
Authors: Faramarzi Masoumeh , Roshangar Leila , Shirmohammadi Adileh , Sadighi Mehrnoosh , Madanipour Azadeh , Ghorbani Marjan , Hashemi Behnam
Published: March 2021

Objective

Attachment of peri- implant mucosa to implant is crucial for long term survival of implant. Soft tissue healing around implants has been of great interest due to its important role in long-term maintenance of implant therapy. Considering the critical role of gingival fibroblasts in periodontal repair, the aim of this study was to evaluate the Concentrated Growth Factor (CGF) as an innovative approach to accelerate wound healing and increase the connective tissue seal around dental implants.
Results

40% and 80% Concentrations of CGF significantly improved human gingival fibroblasts (HGF) viability compared to the control group (P value = 0.001). But the comparison of the other group with the control group was not statistically significant. The difference between 40% and 80% concentrations of CGF was not statistically significant (P value = 0.061). Results showed that the viability of HGF treated with CGF on titanium discs(test groups 2) significantly increased as compared to the test groups 1(without CGF) at 24 hours (P value = 0.001).Our results showed that 40% concentration of CGF at 24 hours significantly increased HGF viability.
BERAAT SONRASI İKRAR (CMK m. 314/1-c)
Authors: ÖZYÜKSEL Özgün
Published: March 2021

CMK’nin altıncı kitabının “Olağanüstü Kanun Yolları” başlıklı üçüncü kısmının üçüncü bölümünde yer alan m.314/1-c hükmüne göre, “Kesinleşen bir hükümle sonuçlanmış olan bir dava aşağıda yazılı hâllerde sanık veya hükümlünün aleyhine olarak yargılamanın yenilenmesi yolu ile tekrar görülür: (…) Sanık beraat ettikten sonra suçla ilgili olarak hâkim önünde güvenilebilir nitelikte ikrarda bulunmuşsa.” Çalışmamızda, öncelikle ikrar kurumuna ilişkin genel bilgiler verilerek inceleme konusu hükümdeki terminolojik sorunlara değinilmiş, normda “sanık” ve “ikrar” kavramlarının kullanılması eleştirilmiştir. Ardından, hakkında kesin/kesinleşmiş beraat hükmü bulunan kimsenin (eski sanığın) yeniden yargılanmasına gerekçe oluşturan “beraat sonrası ikrar”ın şartları ile bu şartlara uygun ikrarın hukukî sonuçları doktrindeki tartışmalara ve uygulamadaki sorunlara yer verilerek irdelenmiş; uygulanabilirliğini artırmak adına hükümdeki “beraat ettikten sonra” ibaresinin “beraat ettikten veya hakkında ceza verilmesine yer olmadığına karar verildikten sonra” şeklinde değiştirilmesi ve TCK m.61 hükmüne beraat sonrası gönüllü itirafı “cezayı azaltan kişisel neden” olarak düzenleyen bir fıkra eklenmesi önerilmiştir. “Hâkim önünde” gerçekleşmeyen itirafların normun kapsamı dışında bırakılması ise isabetli bir tercih olarak değerlendirilmiştir.
Building a High Accuracy Transfer Learning-Based Quality Inspection System at Low Costs
Authors: Najah Ahmed , Mustafa Faiz F. , Hacham Wisam S.
Published: March 2021

Products’ quality inspection is an important stage in every production route, in which the quality of the produced goods is estimated and compared with the desired specifications. With traditional inspection, the process rely on manual methods that generates various costs and large time consumption. On the contrary, today’s inspection systems that use modern techniques like computer vision, are more accurate and efficient. However, the amount of work needed to build a computer vision system based on classic techniques is relatively large, due to the issue of manually selecting and extracting features from digital images, which also produces labor costs for the system engineers.

      In this research, we present an adopted approach based on convolutional neural networks to design a system for quality inspection with high level of accuracy and low cost. The system is designed using transfer learning to transfer layers from a previously trained model and a fully connected neural network to classify the product’s condition into healthy or damaged. Helical gears were used as the inspected object and three cameras with differing resolutions were used to evaluate the system with colored and grayscale images. Experimental results showed high accuracy levels with colored images and even higher accuracies with grayscale images at every resolution, emphasizing the ability to build an inspection system at low costs, ease of construction and automatic extraction of image features.
Lexical Variation in the Rural North Jordanian Dialect
Authors: Bader Yousef F. , Al-Shatnawi Sajeda F.
Published: March 2021

This study investigates lexical variation, which is due to more education, more mobility, and widespread use of the social media, in the dialect of three towns around Irbid City in north Jordan and its correlation with age, gender, and level of education. Labov’s approach is adopted to examine the linguistic variation among 98 speakers of the Irbidite dialect. Around 100 words were collected and put in the form of a questionnaire to elicit the opinion of speakers from different age groups, genders, and levels of education towards the frequency of their use of these words. The study used the method of direct interview to elicit the feelings of the participants about the dialect they use. The results show that old speakers and less educated ones tend to preserve their native lexical items more than others. They indicated that they use the original lexical items because they are proud of their dialect which reflects their identity. The groups which tend more to neglect some lexical items are educated young and middle-aged female subjects. They indicated that they do so for prestige and imitation of peers in the Irbidite society.
THE PERCEIVED LEVEL OF COMPETENCE BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND GENDER OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF OF PRIMARY EDUCATION IN GREECE AND THE NEED FOR TRAINING
Authors: ANASTASIOU ADAMOS
Published: March 2021

The ideas of ‘competence’ and ‘competencies’ have become central in the last decades in education, as experts have focused their interest on the importance of setting learning objectives in order to help students familiarise themselves with the learning process. In the present study, it is examined whether there is a difference in the perceptions of the administrative staff (both principals and vice-principals) on their level of competence as far as their experience (experienced or novice - inexperienced) and a common personal characteristic, such as their gender (male or female), are concerned. A total of 412 administrative staff that is 261 principals 151 vice-principals responded to a five-point Likert-scale questionnaire. The statistical comparison was performed by applying the 2-factor analysis of variation (ANOVA). This analysis was preceded by check for equality of variance between the respective groups (Levene’s test). Based on the findings concerning experience and gender correlation, it is revealed that the greatest need for training seems to concern novice female primary school administrative staff, while on the contrary, the least need for training concerns the experienced male ones. Training programme designers should take this fact very seriously when creating educational courses.
Editorial
Authors: Cardona-Rodas Hilderman
Published: March 2021

Para su número 18, la revista presenta nueve artículos resultado de investigación, seis traducciones y dos reseñas. Como propuesta gráfica, se rescata la obra del caricaturista francés J. J. Grandville (1803-1847). En su propuesta artística, Grandville expone lo que el movimiento surrealista planteó como una subversión estética de las formas del ver y sentir la realidad al proyectarla en un juego de realidades alucinadas de la potencia del subconsciente, donde los fragmentos y estremecimientos paródicos muestran un mundo al revés.
Jorge Menna Barreto sobre restauro agroecológico, amizade e pesquisa artística
Authors: Godói Vagner , Barreto Jorgge Menna
Published: March 2021

A conversa com Jorge Menna Barreto, artista-pesquisador e atualmente professor da Universidade da Califórnia Santa Cruz (UCSC), aconteceu no dia 9 de fevereiro de 2017, momento após sua participação na 32ª Bienal de São Paulo. Para a mostra, o artista criou Restauro, um restaurante que servia pratos feitos com legumes, hortaliças, frutas e matinhos comestíveis de agroflorestas. Restauro é resultado de uma trajetória de pesquisa mais ampla, que se desenvolve a partir de questionamentos sobre as relações entre público, lugar, educação, instituição e obra de arte; a pesquisa artística e a situação do artista na academia; e sobre estratégias de site-specificity ampliadas para as relações entre paisagem, meio ambiente e alimento. AbstractThis conversation with Jorge Menna Barreto, artist-researcher and currently professor at the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC), took place on February9, 2017, after the artist’s participation in the 32nd Bienal de São Paulo. For the show, Barreto created Restauro, a restaurant that featured a menu of greens, fruits and other edibles produced in agroforestry systems. Restauro is the outgrowth from a broader path of research, developed on the basis of questionings into the relations between public, place, education, institution and artwork; artistic research and the situation of the artist in the academy; and discursive strategies of site-specific enlarged for the relations between landscape, environment and food.
Quando a morte entra em cena: uma perspectiva inversa.
Authors: Gerstner Maíra
Published: March 2021

A partir do encontro entre os saberes do corpo, da arte e da clínica, surge o Teatro da Alma, trabalho estético-clínico desenvolvido dentro de um contexto terapêutico. Aqui serão apresentadas três cenas (duas fruto de experiências realizadas a partir do trabalho com o Teatro da Alma) nas quais a morte se fez presente revelando-se como uma intrigante fronteira, capaz de nos orientar, como um grande oráculo, pela turva floresta da vida. Além disso, o presente material também acompanha imagens e esquemas que revelam um pouco mais do trabalho.AbstractFrom the encounter between the knowledges of body, art and clinic, the Theater from the Soul emerges as an aesthetic-clinical work developed within a therapeutic context. Here, three scenes will be presented (two from experiences made from the work with the Theater from the Soul) in which death was present, revealing itself as an intriguing frontier, capable of guiding us, like a great oracle, through the murky forest of life. In addition, the present material also presents images and diagrams that reveal a little more of the work.
TECNOLOGIA DIGITAL NO ENSINO DE LÍNGUA INGLESA: O KAHOOT! COMO AVALIAÇÃO FORMATIVA
Authors: Santos Igor Tairone Ramos dos , Barreto Denise Aparecida Brito , Soares Cláudia Vivien Carvalho de Oliveira
Published: March 2021

O presente trabalho é fruto de um recorte de pesquisa advindo de uma dissertação de mestrado, cuja pesquisa foi realizada numa turma de quarto ano do Ensino Médio, do curso de Informática na Modalidade Integrada do Instituto Federal da Bahia, campus Vitória da Conquista.  O objetivo geral deste artigo foiinvestigar como a Avaliação Formativa, mediada por Tecnologias Digitais, pode potencializar o processo de ensino-aprendizagem de Língua Inglesa. Embora vários aspectos tenham sido abordados na referida dissertação, enfocamos na tecnologia digital e na sua potencialidade para a realização de ensino-aprendizagem de língua inglesa de forma lúdica e eficiente. Com base em autores como Lucena (2004), Brun (2003) e Levy (1999), realizamos uma pesquisa qualitativa de cunho exploratório, cuja coleta de dados se concentrou na coleta de resultados através da aplicação do jogo digital Kahoot! (produção final de uma sequência didática). Percebemos que a tecnologia digital tem a capacidade de contribuir para um ensino de Língua Inglesa de forma dinâmica, além de promover um ambiente lúdico na sala de aula, o que desperta interesse dos alunos em tais atividades, visto que a sociedade está em constante evolução no mundo cada vez mais digital.
APROXIMAÇÕES E AFASTAMENTOS PELO ALUNO DA EJA EAD NOS GÊNEROS DIGITAIS DISCURSIVOS COMO ESPAÇO DE INTERAÇÃO
Authors: Rocha Vilmar do Nascimento , Lima Diógenes Cândido de
Published: March 2021

Entendemos a sala de aula presencial e online como espaços interacionais de discursivizações do sujeito. Este recorte tem como objetivo geral é mapear e categorizar comportamentos discursivos de um grupo de alunos do ensino médio do Sesi Unidade Sudoeste, da modalidade EaD, no sentido de visualizar ações e reações que se vinculam ao trabalho de todo e qualquer aluno, assim como aquelas que materializem especificidades do se aprender a distância. Especificamente, pretendemos encontrar indícios da interação do aluno no evento de interação didática em sala EaD. Justifica-se que o tema aqui abordado reveste-se de extrema relevância uma vez que notamos o surgimento de um sujeito discursivo, oriundo de um contexto industrial e que perpassa os muros da empresa para a sua formação intelectual em sala de aula, que possibilitam assim os letramentos desse sujeito, através de ferramentas tecnológicas disponíveis e desenvolvidas na contemporaneidade e que estão fortemente presentes nos diversos contextos da sociedade. A pesquisa se fundamenta, principalmente, nos escritos de Coscarelli (2002), Modl (2015a) e Paiva (2010). A metodologia é a qualitativa, no víes etnogrático. Já os procedimentos são entrada e observação no AVA e os sujeitos são os alunos do Ensino Médio EJA EaD do Sesi, locus da pesquisa. Os resultados mostram o afastamento dos sujeitos para o que chamamos de gêneros digitais discursivos como espaço de discrusivização dentro do AVA.
Paradigm shift in technical hydrobiology: from local impact, to a new techno-ecosystem concept for thermal and nuclear plant water
Authors: Protasov Aleksandr A.
Published: March 2021

Based on analysis of F.D. Mordukhai-Boltovskoy’s publications, this paper examines the history of studies of the impact of thermal and nuclear power plants, which were originally performed under the classical “Haeckelian” ecological paradigm: the external effect of technogenic factors on aquatic ecosystems and biota. The decline in interest in the problem was not associated with a decrease in the technogenic impact or changes in the energy industry. However, the paradigm itself is changing in association with the emergence of the concept of a technoecosystem. The cooling ponds of thermal power plants (TPPs) and nuclear power plants (NPPs) can be used as models of climate change, particularly climate warming. The materials obtained in studies of the effects of technogenic temperature rise are still underused by hydrobiologists studying climate change and its potential consequences.
Efektivitas Relaksasi Benson Terhadap Kecemasan Pasien Yang Menjalani Hemodialisa
Authors: Anisah Isnaini Nur , Maliya Arina
Published: March 2021

Pendahuluan: Penyakit gagal ginjal merupakan gangguan fungsi ginjal yang terjadi saat tubuh tidak bisa mempertahankan metabolisme, keseimbangan cairan serta elektrolit sehingga menyebabkan terjadinya retensi urea dan sampah nitrogen dalam darah. Hemodialisa menjadi pilihan terapi untuk mengatasi gagal ginjal kronik. Hemodialisa dilakukan dengan alat khusus untuk mempertahankan fungsi ginjal dengan menyeimbangkan kadar elektrolit dan keseimbangan cairan tubuh. Hemodialisa yang dilakukan dalam waktu lama dapat menyebabkan gangguan pada aspek biologis maupun aspek psikologis bagi pasien hemodialisa. Sebanyak 48,6 % pasien hemodialisa mengalami gangguan kecemasan. Salah satu non-farmakologi terapi untuk mengurangi kecemasan yaitu relaksasi benson yang dilakukan selama 15-20 menit setiap pagi dan sore hari. Tujuan dari penelitian untuk mengetahui efektivitas relaksasi benson terhadap kecemasan pada pasien yang menjalani hemodialisa. Metode yang digunakan untuk penelitian ini adalah studi literature review dengan membandingkan beberapa literature dari penelusuran situs jurnal seperti Sciendirect, PubMed, Elsevier dan Google Schoolar Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan relaksasi benson yang dilakukan sehari 2 kali selama 15-20 menit efektif untuk mengatasi masalah kecemasan pada pasien yang melakukan hemodialiasa. Kesimpulan: relakasi benson efektif dan bekerja dengan baik dalam menurunkan kadar kecemasan pada pasien hemodialisa Kata Kunci : gagal ginjal kronik, Hemodialisa, Cemas, Relaksasi Benson. Abstract: Introduction: Kidney failure is a disorder of kidney function that occurs when the body cannot maintain metabolism, fluid and electrolyte balance, causing retention of urea and nitrogen waste in the blood. Hemodialysis is a therapeutic option for treating chronic renal failure. Hemodialysis is performed with special tools to maintain kidney function by balancing electrolyte levels and body fluid balance. Hemodialysis that is carried out for a long time can cause disturbances in biological and psychological aspects for hemodialysis patients. As many as 48.6% of hemodialysis patients experienced anxiety disorders. One of the non-pharmacological therapies to reduce anxiety is benson relaxation which is done for 15-20 minutes every morning and evening. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Benson relaxation on anxiety in patients undergoing hemodialysis. The method used for this research is a literature review study by comparing some literature from searching journal sites such as Sciendirect, PubMed, Elsevier and Google Schoolar. The results showed that Benson relaxation which is carried out twice a day for 15-20 minutes is effective in overcoming anxiety problems in patients with do regular hemodialysis. Conclusion: Benson Relaxation is effective and works well in reducing anxiety levels in hemodialysis patients Keywords: chronic renal failure, hemodialysis, anxiety, Benson Relaxation
PENGARUH TINDAKAN KONSERVASI TANAH DAN APLIKASI PUPUK ORGANONITROFOS TERHADAP KEHILANGAN UNSUR HARA DAN BAHAN ORGANIK PADA FASE GENERATIF PERTANAMAN SINGKONG (Manihot esculenta Crantz.) DI LABORATORIUM LAPANG TERPADU FAKULTAS PERTANIAN UNIVERSITAS LAMPUNG
Authors: Buana Libero Tri , Banuwa Irwan Sukri , Hidayat Kuswanta Futas , Afandi Afandi
Published: March 2021

Konservasi tanah adalah penempatan tiap bidang tanah pada cara penggunaan yang sesuai dengan kemampuan tanah dan memperlakukannya dengan syarat-syarat yang diperlukan agar tidak terjadi kerusakan tanah.  Secara umum tujuan konservasi tanah adalah meningkatkan produktivitas lahan dan melakukan upaya pencegahan kerusakan tanah akibat erosi.  Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada Mei 2018 sampai Juli 2018 di Laboratorium Lapang Terpadu dan Laboratorium Ilmu Tanah, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Lampung.  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh tindakan konservasi tanah terhadap besarnya kehilangan unsur hara dan bahan organik pada lahan pertanaman singkong.  Rancangan yang digunakan dakam penelitian ini yaitu Rancangan Acak Kelompok Lengkap dengan dua faktor perlakuan yaitu cara penanaman dengan guludan dan aplikasi pupuk organonitrofos dengan empat kali ulangan.  Hasil analisis ragam menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi pupuk organonitrofos tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap kehilangan N-total, P-tersedia, K-dd dan C-organik, sedangkan antara penerapan tindakan konservasi tanah dan aplikasi pupuk organonitrofos tidak ada interaksi.
KARAKTERISTIK MORFOLOGI DAN BEBERAPA SIFAT KIMIA TANAH PADA LAHAN PERTANAMAN UBI KAYU (Manihot esculenta Crantz) DAN KEBUN CAMPURAN DI DESA ADIPURO KECAMATAN TRIMURJO, KABUPATEN LAMPUNG TENGAH
Authors: Ramandha M. Rizki , Wiharso Didin , Supriatin Supriatin , Salam Abdul Kadir
Published: March 2021

Ubi kayu (Manihot esculenta Crantz) memiliki kemampuan adaptasi yang baik, yaitu dapat tumbuh pada kondisi tanah yang memiliki pH masam, kandungan senyawa Al yang tinggi dan sifat fisik tanah yang kurang baik yang sangat potensial.  Dalam jangka pendek pengolahan tanah intensif bersifat positif bagi tanaman, namun pengolahan tanah secara berlebih dalam jangka panjang akan menimbulkan dampak negatif terhadap produktivitas lahan dan menurunkan kualitas tanah.Sedangkan, pada lahan kebun campuran menerapkan sistem olah tanah minimum yang dapat menjaga tanah dari bahaya erosi yang mengakibatkan terjadinya pengikisan lapisan top soil dan mengurangi evaporasi tanah sehingga mempertahankan kelembaban tanah.  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mempelajari perbedaan morfologi dan sifat kimia tanah pada lahan yang telah ditanami ubi kayu dan kebun campuran selama 15 tahun di Desa Adipuro, Kecamatan Trimurjo, Kabupaten Lampung Tengah.  Dalam pelaksanaanya, penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tahapan survei yaitu penentuan lokasi, pengumpulan data, dan analisis laboratorium.  Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan pada lahan kebun campuran memiliki morfologi tanah dan sifat kimia yang lebih baik dibanding pertanaman ubi kayu.
PENGARUH BEBERAPA TEKNIK PENGENDALIAN TERHADAP POPULASI WERENG JAGUNG DI KECAMATAN NATAR KABUPATEN LAMPUNG SELATAN
Authors: Hasibuan Rosma , Retnosari Dewi , Yasin Nur , Purnomo Purnomo , Wibowo Lestari
Published: March 2021

Ledakan populasi hama wereng jagungmerupakan fenomena baru di Indonesia khususnya di Provinsi Lampung.  Serangan hama ini telah menyebabkan tanaman jagung menjadi puso (hopperburn) dan menyebabkan gagal panen. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: (1) pengaruh beberapa teknik pengendalian terhadap populasi hama wereng jagung,(2) teknik pengendalian yang efektif dalam menurunkan populasi hama wereng jagung, dan (3) jumlah daun teroviposisi.Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di kebun percobaan di Desa Muara Putih, Kecamatan Natar, Kabupaten Lampung Selatan dan di Laboratorium Hama dan Penyakit Tanaman Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Lampung. Perlakuan disusun dalam Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) dengan 6 perlakuan, yaitu aplikasi insektisida kimia sintetik klorpirifos + sipermetrin 2 ml/l, aplikasi insektisida kimia sintetik sipermetrin 2 ml/l, aplikasi n insektisida nabati Tithonia diversifolia 3 ml/l, aplikasi cendawan entomopatogen Metarhizium anisopliae 20 g/l, aplikasi pengendalian mekanik perangkap plastik mika bening berperekat ukuran 2,5 m x 0,5 m, dan control dan setiap perlakuan  diulang tiga kali.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa populasi hama wereng jagung yang telah diaplikasikan satu kali dengan kelima jenis teknik pengendalian nyata lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan kontrol pada pengamatan 2, 3, dan 14 HSA (hari setelah aplikasi).Sedangkan pada aplikasi dua kali,  kelima aplikasi teknik pengendalian yang diterapkan berpengaruh nyata terhadap populasi hama wereng jagung pada setiap hari pengamatan.  Dari seluruh teknik pengendalian, aplikasi insektisida kimia sintetik klorpirifos + sipermetrin dan insektisida kimia sintetik bahan aktif lambda sihalotrin efektif menurunkan populasi hama wereng jagung. Jumlah daun teroviposisi oleh hama wereng sangat berfluktuasi tergantung pada jenisteknik aplikasi dan waktu pengamatan.
Development of TOEFL Apps (El-Lab) during Pandemic Era in the Language Laboratory of Ma'arif Islamic Institute (IAIM) NU Metro -Lampung
Authors: Hidayatullah Rizky , Rahman Faisal , Choirudin Choirudin , Ari Saputra Andika , Risky Amalia Dian
Published: March 2021

The aims of the research develop TOEFL apps to change the offline to the online system because pandemic era, the online system is not only in TOEFL Test but also in the service of language laboratory of IAIMNU Metro that changes from offline system to online system. Changing the offline system to an online system is certainly not an easy thing for language laboratory officers, because from the registration system to the test system must be held in the online form. the use of technological advances needs to be carried out by language laboratory officers from registration, participant data collection, tutorial scheduling, tutorial systems and TOEFL test. In this study, the authors consider the affective domain phenomenon in language learning. The author uses a qualitative approach to investigate and analyze the results of student interviews which are the influence of two languages on student performance at the Islamic Institute of Islamic Studies Ma'arif NU Metro. In qualitative research, discussion about participation and research location. The research methodology used by the researcher is descriptive qualitative research because this research requires the development of English material.  the development model can be developed on three models: procedural, conceptual, and theoretical. The result of this research is the convenience for test participants and also the TOEFL tutorial at IAIMNU Metro, marked with students can feel fast and also the design of the apps is quite easy to understand.