bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ VIEWS ABOUT ECOSYSTEM-BASED FIELDWORK IN TERMS OF THE NATURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, INVESTIGATIONS, SKILLS AND PROCESSES
Authors: Molefe Leonard , Aubin Jean-Baptiste
Published: August 2021

Today science teachers are expected to understand the nature of environmental education, and be competent in skills, methods, and procedures relevant to a science discipline. The purpose of this research was to explore pre-service science teachers’ views with regard to environmental education, investigation conducted during a freshwater ecosystem studied, skills developed and the associated stepwise scientific process. Data were collected through a five-item questionnaire that included the characteristics of environmental education, types of scientific investigations, science process skills and the scientific process. 94 students that registered for a Bachelor of Education degree participated in this research. The results from statistical analysis of the teachers’ responses showed the importance of lifelong learning, involvement of community in environmental education and development of critical and problem-solving skills. However, most teachers could not provide correct scientific investigation they conducted during the freshwater study. Although there were no correlations between the investigation, science process skills and the associated scientific process, influence of the stepwise scientific process recommended in the science curriculum was evident in the teachers’ linking of form a hypothesis to observation. The findings imply that teachers face potential challenges in understanding of scientific investigations and the scientific process. Keywords: fieldwork, environmental education, pre-service teachers, science process skills, scientific investigations, stepwise scientific process
THE EFFECT OF LEARNING EXPERIENCES ON INTEREST IN STEM CAREERS: A STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODEL
Authors: Wang Ning , Tan Aik-Ling , Xiao Wu-Rong , Zeng Feng , Xiang Jiong , Duan Wei
Published: August 2021

Learning experiences can affect students' interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers. Applying the social cognitive career theory, this study tested and compared the effect size and effect mechanism of formal learning experiences (FLE) and informal learning experiences (ILE) on 1133 tenth-grade students' interest in STEM careers (ISC) through a paper questionnaire survey. The results of structural equation model analysis showed that: 1) The total effect of ILE on students' ISC is much greater than that of FLE; 2) ILE, STEM self-efficacy (SSE) and STEM careers perceptions (SCP) can directly affect students' ISC; FLE and ILE can also indirectly affect students' ISC through the mediating role of SSE and SCP. The analyses suggest that in order to improve students' ISC, STEM education (especially informal STEM education) should be strengthened, both formal and informal education should pay attention to the cultivation of students' SSE and SCP. Keywords: interest in STEM careers, learning experiences, social cognitive career theory, STEM careers perceptions, STEM self-efficacy, structural equation model
College students’ attitudes towards the use of Flipgrid to improve speaking skills
Authors: Cárdenas Sánchez Silvia Elizabeth , Naranjo Lozada Ximena Elizabeth
Published: August 2021

Introduction. Flipgrid, as a tool to use in class, has been designed in order to help teachers and students record videos and post them on Internet. Research has demonstrated that it works for teaching and learning English since it promotes students´ interactions. Objective. This research aims to analyze students´ points of view about their speaking improvement using Flipgrid. Methodology. There were 65 undergraduate students, with a A2 English level, who participated in this study and they were attending online classes because of the pandemic. Students recorded around five videos individually during the academic period and at the end of the semester they answered a questionnaire and had an interview with the instructor. The interviews were necessary in order to know opinions and attitudes about the use of Flipgrid as an innovative form of instruction of English as a Foreign Language. Results. The results demonstrated that students liked to use Flipgrid and their confidence, motivation, vocabulary, language and pronunciation improved. Conclusion. The use of Flipgrid as an online resource can be beneficial for students in order to promote speaking skills; however, there are some important implications that language instructors need to consider during the language learning process if they decide to use Flipgrid in classes.
Determining the historical significance of the farewell sermon of the Prophet (PBUH) in context of demand of the time
Authors: Ullah Md Cholem
Published: August 2021

In the 10th Hijrah, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) performed Hajj (pilgrimage) only once in his life and delivered his historic 'Farewell Sermon' for the liberation and welfare of the world humanity. This paper explores the importance and significance of the sermon in the context of its historical demand and its place in the world civilisation. The article also attempts to review historically on speaker, time and application of the speech to determine its place in perspective of world history and Islamic history as well. The methodology of the paper followed a qualitative approach comprised of the secondary source. It is argued that the sermon is the only historic speech in the world that incomparable provisions on liberation and welfare of humanity till the Final Day. The ultimate implication of the magnificent sermon is sustained ensuring its time was momentous and eventful; the more appropriate time cannot be estimated. Thus, according to historical analysis, the farewell sermon of the Final Apostle (PBUH) is the demand of time intimately and significantly that relevant to today’s life and society.
IIUC Studies Vol.17, December 2020: 55-72
Effect of Different Bio Fertilizers on Yield Of Spring Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) CV. Hardinath-1 in Rajapur Municipality, Bardiya
Authors: Ghimire AR , Nainawasti A , Shah TB , Dhakal S
Published: August 2021

A field experiment was carried out at Rajapur, Bardiya Nepal to determine the effect of different biofertilizers on the yield of spring rice (Oryza sativa L.). Five different combinations of biofertilizers and chemical fertilizer viz. T1 (Azolla + N:P:K @50:15:15 kg ha-1), T2 (Azotobacter+ N:P:K @50:15:15 kg ha-1), T3 (Azotobacter +Mycorrhiza + N:P:K @50:15:15 kg ha-1), T4 (Azotobacter + Phosphorus Solubilizing Bacteria+ Potassium Mobilizing Bacteria+ N:P:K @50:15:15 kg ha-1) and T5 (Recommended chemical fertilizer i.e. N:P:K @100:30:30 kg ha-1) was used. The experiment was laid out in a simple RCBD design with four replications and 3mˣ2m individual plot size. The hardinath-1 variety was used for the experiment. Biometrical observations like plant height (99.92 cm), number of tillers (355.62 m-2) were found significantly highest in T1 (Azolla + NPK@50:15:15 kg ha-1). Similarly, yield attributing characters such as the number of effective tillers (340 m-2), number of filled grains per panicle (114.30), highest panicle length (28.42 cm) was found significantly the highest in T1 (Azolla + NPK@50:15:15 kg ha-1). The highest grain yield (8.46 ton ha-1), straw yield (12.6 ton ha-1), and harvest index (0.40) were also observed on T1 (Azolla + NPK@50:15:15 kg ha-1). Benefit cost ratio was also found highest on T1 (Azolla + NPK@50:15:15 kg ha-1) which was 2.05 incurring the cost of cultivation Rs 72035 per hectare returning the total revenue of Rs 148190 per hectare. The study shows that the application of T1 (Azolla + NPK@50:15:15 kg ha-1) was the best fertilizer combination for spring rice production as it was superior over other fertilizer combinations in terms of yield and yield attributing characters with the highest benefit cost ratio.
SAARC J. Agric., 19(1): 57-69 (2021)
Morpho-Biochemical Characteristics of Brinjal Germplasms Affect the Abundance And Infestation of Jassid
Authors: Yasmin F , Amin MR , Afroz M , Swapon MAH , Hossain MM
Published: August 2021

The tropical vegetable, brinjal is cultivated throughout the year in Bangladesh but the crop is infested by a number of insects including jassid. This study investigated the effects of different biophysical and biochemical characteristics of twelve brinjal germplasms on the abundance and infestation of jassid. The experiment was conducted during September 2018 to March 2019 in Gazipur, Bangladesh with twelve brinjal germplasms namely BD-7320, BD-7328, BD-9952, BD-10154, BD-10158, BARI Begun-1, BARI Begun-4, BARI Begun-5, BARI Begun- 6, BARI Begun-7, BARI Begun-8 and BARI Begun-9. The incidence of jassid was recorded from 3rd December to 26th March, and the lowest population was found on BARI Begun- 6. Among the biophysical traits, plant height, number of branch and leaf per plant, and leaf area exerted significant positive correlation; whereas trichome on lower and upper surfaces of leaf, spine per stem and leaf showed significant negative correlation with the abundance of jassid. On the other hand, moisture, reducing sugar, total sugar and protein content of the leaves and fruits, chlorophyll content of the leaves exerts significant positive correlation but ash and pH contents of the leaves and fruits were negatively correlated with the abundance of jassid. Jassids showed the lowest level of leaf infestation on BARI Begun-6, which could be for further analysis to develop jassid resistant brinjal.
SAARC J. Agric., 19(1): 81-91 (2021)
Comparative Evaluation of Onion Germplasm (Allium Cepa L.) Of Bangladesh for Physical And Antioxidant Properties
Authors: Dash PK , Das S , Mannan MA , Jahan M
Published: August 2021

Determination of antioxidant activity is one of the key elements for understanding the biological properties of a widely used spice onion (A. cepa). In contrast, physical properties help understand the textural quality of onion necessary for postharvest operations of sorting and grading in particular. Considering the physicochemical importance of onion, the present study focused on the determination of physical attributes and antioxidant content of the onion germplasm in Bangladesh using visual methods and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay, respectively. The five-onion germplasms (BARI Piaz-2, BARI Piaz-3, BARI Piaz-4, BARI Piaz-5, Faridpuri Vati) collected from selected onion growers of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) of the southwestern part of Bangladesh were used as treatments for physicochemical analysis at the Horticulture laboratory of the Agrotechnology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh during the period from February to August 2019. The laboratory study was laid out in Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three replications. Most of the physical characteristics of onion were highest in germplasm-1 than those of the other germplasm tested. The results showed that the DPPH free radicals were scavenged by all onion germplasm extracts in a concentration-dependent pattern. The highest IC50 value (238.10 ppm) was noticed in germplasm-3 and the lowest in germplasm-5 (161.29 ppm) with no statistical difference from germplasm-4 (172.41 ppm). The lower IC50 value indicating that onion germplasms-5 and -4 extracts were more potent in scavenging free radicals than the other onion germplasms. Thus, the low IC50 value facilitated the germplasm-5 and -4 to be enriched with antioxidant compounds significantly in higher amounts than the others.
SAARC J. Agric., 19(1): 113-123 (2021)
Identification of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Virus From Recently Outbreak Crossbred Cattle In Rajbari District of Bangladesh
Authors: Islam MR , Akter MR , Hassan MZ , Rahman MH , Islam E , Khan MAS , Chakrabartty A , Giasuddin M
Published: August 2021

Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a devastating viral disease and endemic in nature in Bangladesh that causes huge economical losses. The present research work was aimed to determine the prevalence of FMD outbreaks and molecular detection of FMDV serotypes by uRT-PCR and gsRT-PCR test, respectively from crossbred cattle in the Rajbari district of Bangladesh during the period from January to June 2018. A total of 16 tongue epithelial samples were collected from clinically FMD suspected 2 to 3 years old crossbred cattle. 14 samples were positive by uRT-PCR. The detection rate of FMDV by uRT-PCR was 87.50%. Then uRT-PCR positive samples were serotype by gsRT-PCR. Serotype based prevalence of FMDV was 42.86%, 100%, 21.43% and 21.43% in O serotype, Asia-1 serotype, A serotype and mixed infection with Asia-1 and A, respectively. Considering the age, the prevalence of confirmed FMD outbreak was 42.86%, 35.71% and 21.43% at the age of 2, 2.5 and 3 years, respectively. Serotype A, O and Asia-1 is circulated in Rajbari district and required trivalent vaccine for prevention and control of FMD in that area.
SAARC J. Agric., 19(1): 201-210 (2021)
Strategies of Extension Service Providers To Meet the Information Needs of the Farmers
Authors: Das S , Munshi MN , Kabir W
Published: August 2021

The role of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) is yet to be fully realized to receive its full potential benefits in agricultural information dissemination services. The present study is undertaken to enhance agricultural knowledge and minimize the information gaps between farmers’ needs and new technologies. It reviews recent ICT initiatives in agriculture and farmers access to agricultural information services in Bangladesh. The role of ICT on farmers enhanced agricultural production is also discussed in the paper. The current research proves that agriculture information is not only for libraries, research stations, and national and international agricultural database. Agriculture information services are to be provided by the Government, NGO, private organizations, agricultural research organizations, and advisory centers. The data were collected from questionnaire and interviews and they were coded, decoded, and interpreted in descriptive statistics through tables, graphs, and chart. The findings were arranged in separate sections with respective manners. This study contributes to the field of agricultural information dissemination systems of Bangladesh. It significantly elicits strong relationship between the use of ICT and farmers’ enhanced production led income. It was concluded with recommendations for the information providers, researchers, policy makers, and stakeholders for making extension services more effective.
SAARC J. Agric., 19(1): 249-258 (2021)
Functional Capacity Needs Assessment for The Agroforestry Researchers in Agricultural Innovation System
Authors: Jewel KNA , Saifullah M
Published: August 2021

Capacity needs assessment (CNA) is a procedure of assessing genuine existing capacity gaps within group members concerning knowledge, skills, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, assets, and supplementary elements obligatory for them to accomplish the pre-specified objectives. This study was undertaken to evaluate the existing capacity gaps among agroforestry researchers’ group through a closed and structured questionnaire with the six different topics consisting 24 different indicators to evaluate the existing capacity gaps among 30 participants involved with agroforestry research from different universities and the National Agricultural Research Institutes using MS Excel data schoring sheets during November 2018 to February 2019. The study focuses different functional capacity, like, capacity to navigate the complexity, collaboration, learning and reflection, engage in strategic and political processes. Age, sex, education, and occupation were the independent variables used for functional capacities. Among all the age groups, above 55 years old agroforestry researchers secured the highest score in most of the topics. Based on the analysis of the scores, the existence of opportunities to better know each other and improve collaboration recorded the highest score (2.59) which considered the major capacity strengths, and understanding of knowledge flows recorded the lowest score (1.65), which was major capacity weaknesses of the niche, individually. Within them, females participant reported greater responsible leadership and more cooperative among each other. This research concluded that agroforestry researchers need strong collaboration and well known to each other for minimize the capacity gaps in agroforestry research. The tudy suggested to estabilish “National agroforestry research and development Institute” for effective and efficient agroforestry research and development by the government of Bangladesh and the concern ministry.
SAARC J. Agric., 19(1): 269-279 (2021)
PERSPEKTIF PLURALISME HUKUM PASCA PEMBENTUKAN UNDANG UNDANG CIPTA KERJA
Authors: Priskila Ginting Yuni
Published: August 2021

Indonesia sebagai negara hukum mempertahankan dan melindungi sosial serta ekonomi berlandaskan pada kegiatan ekonomi yang diserahkan kepada pasar bebas. Indonesia sebagai negara yang menganut prinsip negara kesejahteraan membuat administrasi negara diwajibkan untuk berperan secara aktif diseluruh aspek kehidupan masyarakatnya. Adapun yang menjadi permasalahan dalam penulisan ini terkait dengan dinamika hukum pasca pembentukan Undang-Undang Cipta Kerja dari perspektif pluralisme hukum terhadap pemulihan ekonomi dan investasi dan kebijakan pasca pembentukan Undang-Undang Cipta Kerja dalam perspektif pluralisme hukum. Penulis menggunakan penelitian hukum yuridis normatif yaitu penelitian yang menekankan pada penggunaan norma-norma hukum secara tertulis yang dikaitkan dengan praktik dan persepsi. Dinamika hukum dan kebijakan pasca pembentukan Undang-Undang Cipta Kerja dari perspektif pluralisme hukum terhadap pemulihan ekonomi dan investasi. Omnibus Law hadir sebagai sebuah konsep produk hukum yang berfungsi untuk mengkonsolidir berbagai tema, materi, subjek, dan peraturan perundang-undangan pada setiap sektor yang berbeda untuk menjadi produk hukum besar dan holistik. Undang-Undang Cipta Kerja dibuat dengan maksud untuk mengatasi permasalahan pengaturan bidang terkait pembangunan dan investasi.
Promising candidate cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers of seizure disorder, infection, inflammation, tumor, and traumatic brain injury in pediatric patients
Authors: Kim Seh Hyun , Chae Soo Ahn
Published: August 2021

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a dynamic metabolically active body fluid that has many important roles and is commonly analyzed in pediatric patients, mainly to diagnose central nervous system infection and inflammation disorders. CSF components have been extensively evaluated as biomarkers of neurological disorders in adult patients. Circulating microRNAs in CSF are a promising class of biomarkers for various neurological diseases. Due to the complexity of pediatric neurological disorders and difficulty in acquiring CSF samples from pediatric patients, there are challenges in developing CSF biomarkers of pediatric neurological disorders. This review aimed to provide an overview of novel CSF biomarkers of seizure disorders, infection, inflammation, tumor, traumatic brain injuries, intraventricular hemorrhage, and congenital hydrocephalus exclusively observed in pediatric patients.
REPRODUCTIVE OUTCOMES FOLLOWING FROZEN-THAWED EMBRYO TRANSFER IS SUPERIOR WITH THE TRANSFER OF BLASTOCYSTS EXPANDED ON DAY 5 THAN ON DAY 6
Authors: ORAL Serkan , ŞIK Bulat Aytek , ÖZDAMAR Özkan , AKPAK Yaşam Kemal , ABA Yılda Arzu
Published: August 2021

Abstract: To compare pregnancy and live birth rates between D5 and D6 transfer of frozen-thawed blastocysts in women undergoing ‘freeze-all’ cycles. This retrospective cohort study included 209 single autologous frozen–thawed blastocyst transfers. This cohort was divided into 2 groups based on the day of blastocyst expansion: (i) D5 blastocysts and (ii) D6 blastocysts. A ‘freeze-all’ strategy was adopted using GnRH antagonist cycles and vitrification as the method of freezing. Pregnancy rate was higher in D5 group as compared to D6 group, although not statistically significant (72.6% vs. 59.6%, respectively, p=0.078). Live birth rate was significantly higher in D5 group than in D6 group (66.9% vs. 48.1%, respectively, p=0.015). The rates of abortus, biochemical pregnancy and preterm birth were comparable between the groups. Live birth rate is superior when blastocysts expanded on D5 are used in frozen–thawed cycles, compared to those expanded on D6. The day of the blastocyst expansion appears to be an important predictor of pregnancy outcome and, thus, taken into account as well as D5 embryos should be given priority in frozen-thawed transfer cycles.
Feeding at the front line: interannual variation in the use of glacier fronts by foraging black-legged kittiwakes
Authors: Bertrand P , Strøm H , Bêty J , Steen H , Kohler J , Vihtakari M , van Pelt W , Yoccoz NG , Hop H , Harris SM , Patrick SC , Assmy P , Wold A , Duarte P , Moholdt G , Descamps S
Published: August 2021

Tidewater glacier fronts can represent important foraging areas for Arctic predators. Their ecological importance is likely to change in a warmer Arctic. Their profitability and use by consumers are expected to vary in time, but the underlying mechanisms driving such variation remain poorly known. The subglacial plume, originating from meltwater discharge, is responsible for the entrainment and transport of zooplankton to the surface, making them more readily available for surface-feeding seabirds. Both discharge and zooplankton abundance are known to fluctuate in time and are thus expected to modulate the foraging profitability of glacier fronts. This study tested the predictions that annual use of glacier fronts by black-legged kittiwakesRissa tridactylais positively related to the average glacier discharge and prey biomass in the fjord. To do this, we combined a multiyear dataset of environmental drivers and GPS tracks of birds in Kongsfjorden, Svalbard. Our results confirmed the interannual variation in the use of glacier fronts by kittiwakes; however, contrary to our predictions, these variations were negatively correlated to both glacier discharge and zooplankton abundance. These apparent negative relationships likely reflect non-linear effects and complex interactions between local and regional environmental factors that affect the relative profitability of glacier fronts as foraging areas. Despite their high spatial predictability, glacier fronts may not offer consistent foraging opportunities for marine predators over time.
The Impact of Microfinance Services on Socio-Economic Welfare of Urban Vulnerable Households in Malaysia
Authors: Her-Loke Koh  , Sakiru Adebola Solarin  , Yee-Yen Yuen  , Suganthi Ramasamy  , Guan-Gan Goh
Published: August 2021

The main objective of this study is to examine the effect of microfinance services on the socio-economic welfare of urban households in Malaysia. We distribute questionnaires to 400 respondents across three different urban areas in Malaysia in order to collect the relevant data for this study. Quota sampling is employed in the process of collecting the data. Incorporating income as a mediating variable into the model, the results show that most of the services provided by the microfinance institutions including microcredit, micro insurance and training have significant effect on socio-economic welfare. Income is also observed to have a significant impact on socio-economic welfare. With the exception of training, the microfinance services also have significant impact on income. The results further show that most of the microfinance services have indirect effect on welfare through income. The recommendations of this study are detailed in the body of the paper.
Life Disrupted and Regenerated: Coping With the ‘New Normal’ Creative Arts in the Time of Coronavirus
Authors: Connie Lim Keh Nie  , Chong-Lee Yow  , Chow Ow Wei
Published: August 2021

A global pandemic caused by COVID-19 virus since December 2019 has developed into a fearsome situation more than any common global contagion. In combating COVID-19 worldwide, governments instigated a precautionary cordon sanitaire in various degrees. Live music, cinema and film festivals were inevitably cancelled, causing artists to become alienated from their audience. This paper aims to illuminate how practitioners of the creative industry cope with the drastic disruption due to the COVID-19 outbreak as well as the means of regenerating ‘life’, which refers to that of a creative artist in a narrower sense, and to that of the industry in a broader sense. Adopting a combined methodology of autoethnography and virtual ethnography, the authors explore their encounters with the informants and the development of the creative arts scene. The subject of disruption and regeneration in the creative arts industry is approached through feasible methods and tools they could render in this unique lived experience. They hope to construct a view containing some perspectives on the transcendence of creative practitioners from the disruption to the survival of the pandemic’s impact, as well as the regeneration of how creative arts would persevere in the ‘new normal’ of the post-COVID-19 era.
Rural Bank and Regional Economic Development: Evidence from Indonesia
Authors: Jamal Wiwoho  , Nugroho Saputro  , Putra Pamungkas  , Irwan Trinugroho  , Moch. Doddy Ariefianto  , Francisca Sestri Goestjahjantie
Published: August 2021

This paper investigates the relationship between fund reallocation on economic growth and poverty by using 1860 rural banks. Our quarterly data allow us to merge bank-level data and province level-data from 2010-2016. We find that loan-to-deposit ratio as our proxy of intermediation function could boost economic development. Our non-linear regression shows that too much finance reduces regional GDP growth but, in the long term, could help to reduce poverty. Our results provide some important policy implications that rural banks could contribute to economic development in a good way but should be highly supervised in terms of risk and competition.
Factors Influencing the Extent and Quality of Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure in Indonesian Shari’ah Compliant Companies
Authors: Fedi Ameraldo  , Nazli Anum Mohd Ghazali
Published: August 2021

This study aims to assess the extent and quality of corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure practices of Shari’ah Compliant Companies (ShCCs) in Indonesia. Further, the study examines the factors influencing the extent and quality of CSR disclosure of ShCCs in Indonesia. A checklist comprising of 33 items was constructed to measure the extent and quality of disclosure. Using data from the year 2014 annual reports of 100 ShCCs in Indonesia, the results showed that the extent and quality of CSR disclosure among ShCCs in Indonesia were low with more than half of the sample companies scored less than 50% for extent of disclosure and all sample companies scored less than 50% for quality of disclosure. The multiple regression analysis revealed that award and leverage had an impact on the extent and quality of CSR disclosure. The findings indicate the need for improvement in the disclosure practice in annual reports of ShCCs. The relevant regulatory authority may issue guidelines and monitor companies’ compliance to the guidelines to assist companies in enhancing CSR disclosure. Continuous and concerted efforts by the regulatory authority and ShCCs are necessary to ensure achievement of social transparency and accountability. This in turn may propel the development of Islamic capital market to the next level.
Uso de los sistemas de posicionamiento global en el control de carga en procesos de rehabilitación y retorno seguro al juego en un trasplante autólogo de cartílago articular
Authors: Alfonso Mantilla Jose Ivan
Published: August 2021

Introducción los sistemas de posicionamiento global, son dispositivos que permiten determinar la posición exacta en tiempo real y su relación con el movimiento en la cuantificación de variables físicas en futbolistas profesionales. Objetivo realizar un estudio de caso sobre el proceso de retorno al juego de un jugador de fútbol profesional con lesión de rodilla Metodología se realizó un estudio de caso en un jugador de fútbol profesional con lesión de rodilla donde se hizo su respectiva rehabilitación y se realizó un control en su fase de readaptación deportiva mediante un GPS Playertek durante 12 sesiones de readaptación controlando variables como distancia, tiempo total de sesión, Número total de sprint, velocidad en el sprint. Resultados se llevó al jugador al 92% del porcentaje total de rendimiento deportivo con variables como 9760 metros recorridos durante una sesión de 80 minutos realizando 49 sprints en promedio a 8,56M/s de velocidad y acumulando un total de 1096 metros en la totalidad de los sprints. Conclusión Los sistemas de posicionamiento global deben ser utilizados en la medición del proceso de rehabilitación y retorno seguro al juego con el fin de diseñar planes de entrenamiento, adecuando la carga aguda y crónica.

 

Palabras clave: Gps, carga, futbol, rendimiento, retorno al juego.
Conductas Fisioterapéuticas en la Rehabilitación Temprana del Paciente con Terapia de Soporte Circulatorio Extracorpóreo (ECMO)
Authors: Alejo Luz Angela
Published: August 2021

INTRODUCCION: La oxigenación con membrana extracorpórea (ECMO), es una técnica de asistencia circulatoria y/o respiratoria durante un período de días o meses, para lo cual, se somete al paciente a sedación de bloqueo neuromuscular y analgesia asegurando vía aérea, por medio de un soporte ventilatorio. Aunque, es una intervención potencial, puede llegar a afectar la calidad de vida por los tiempos prolongados de inmovilización. OBJETIVO: Describir la evidencia disponible sobre las conductas fisioterapéuticas dirigidas a pacientes sometido a terapia de membrana extracorpórea y de esta manera demarcar la importancia del fisioterapeuta especialista en cuidado crítico dentro del grupo transdisciplinar que genera atención en salud a este tipo de pacientes al interior de la UCI. METODO: Se realizó una revisión integradora de la literatura, bajo la metodología de Ganong donde se analizó datos relacionados con las conductas fisioterapéuticas utilizadas en pacientes con esta técnica. RESULTADOS: Se evidencia poca literatura científica que proporcione altos niveles de evidencia y grado de recomendación que permitan analizar la importancia del trabajo fisioterapéutico en pacientes sometidos a esta terapia CONCLUSION: La mayoría de los artículos analizados sobre la terapia ECMO son estudios con un nivel de evidencia y grado de recomendación bajo que se enfocan en la participación del fisioterapeuta desde los dominios osteo y/o neuromuscular, dejando  de lado dominios en que el especialista en cuidado crítico actúa, desde asegurar vía aérea hasta la optimización de la función multisistémica con el uso de dispositivos de asistencia como es el soporte ventilatorio.
Programas de intervención y replicabilidad: consideraciones sobre su evaluación en psicología
Authors: Mora Romo José Fernando
Published: August 2021

En este trabajo se hace un repaso acerca de qué es la evaluación de programas de intervención, así como el procedimiento y finalidad que se ha buscado brindarle desde la psicología; y el procedimiento utilizado para llevar a cabo la replicación de estos estudios, especialmente en psicología, para así poder dar contexto a la llamada “crisis de confianza” en psicología. Esto con la finalidad de proponer que la replicabilidad de programas de intervención no podría lograrse de forma satisfactoriamente sin antes llevar a cabo un proceso de evaluación del estudio original. Para esto, se proponen tres parámetros, Factor de Bayes, Tamaño del efecto e Intervalos de Confianza; que han mostrado su utilidad en la literatura de habla inglesa, pero, sin embargo, no se ha difundido de manera extensa en aquella de habla hispana. Se propone lograr una mayor difusión de la estadística Bayesiana para solventar las problemáticas ocasionadas por la estadística frecuentista de prueba de significancia de hipótesis nula, puesto que una de las finalidades del teorema de Bayes es la acumulación y actualización continua del conocimiento obtenido de replicaciones, sin dejar de lado la evaluación de los grados de certeza de los resultados obtenidos. Así, este trabajo está dirigido para profesionistas nuevos y veteranos en el ámbito de la evaluación, que empiezan a adentrarse en la estadística como una forma de evaluar programas de investigación e intervención, por lo que se ha buscado explicar los parámetros propuestos de la forma más clara y concisa posible.
Estudio sobre el estigma percibido y el estigma experimentado según los usuarios de servicios de salud mental en la Ciudad de Buenos Aires: Su impacto en la recuperación
Authors: Geffner Norma Irene , Agrest Martín
Published: August 2021

Testimonios en primera persona de personas con padecimiento mental permiten observar que el estigma es una dinámica social que conforma uno de los más importantes obstáculos para la recuperación personal. La defensa frente a las percepciones de estigma se relaciona de manera dinámica con el proceso de recuperación y parte de una redefinición de la enfermedad como algo inesencial de la persona. Realizamos un estudio cualitativo para conocer la percepción del estigma y sus implicancias en la recuperación de veintiún usuarios que recibían tratamiento ambulatorio de salud mental en una ONG de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires. El análisis siguió una estrategia fenomenológica. Los usuarios mencionaron con frecuencia que la ignorancia y la falta de información propia y ajena sostienen el estigma. Asimismo, destacaron  las consecuencias percibidas en la falta de abordaje de esta dinámica en los tratamientos. La familia, los amigos, el trabajo, el apoyo entre compañeros y los tratamientos que se centran en la persona y sus capacidades fueron destacados como valores fundamentales. La recuperación se percibe como un proceso relacional que incluye: cuestionar la “mirada social” (estigma) y salir del estancamiento, nuevos aprendizajes y el reconocimiento y apropiación de las transformaciones y cambios positivos a partir de los aprendizajes. El análisis de las dinámicas de estigmatización y recuperación en las palabras de los “expertos por experiencia” puede significar un avance importante para que la comprensión de estos procesos gane terreno en la formación y en las prácticas en salud mental en América Latina.
Recovery e saúde mental: uma revisão da literatura latinoamericana
Authors: Oliveira Walter Ferreira de , Renato Pinto de Aquino Paulo , Cidade Ana , Bessa Sara Letícia , Bess Eduarda
Published: August 2021

A abordagem Recovery emergiu nos anos 1970 nos Estados Unidos a partir dos movimentos em defesa dos direitos dos usuários dos serviços de saúde mental, ex-pacientes ou sobreviventes da psiquiatria. A partir da década de 2000 recovery vem orientando serviços de saúde mental em diversos países e muitos acreditam que possa contribuir com os processos de reforma do modelo de atenção em saúde mental em todo o mundo. No campo acadêmico, um número de publicações vem analisando as formas diversas de aplicação da abordagem em níveis nacionais e internacional. O objetivo desta revisão integrativa, realizada em 2019, foi analisar como a abordagem recovery vem sendo tratada na literatura científica na América Latina. A análise gerou categorias temáticas desvelando os principais assuntos abordados nestas publicações, entre eles discussões sobre terminologia, conceito de recovery, práticas, políticas e serviços orientados por recovery e possibilidades da incorporação da abordagem no contexto da Reforma Psiquiátrica Brasileira que, apesar dos obstáculos, ainda pode ser considerada como orientadora da Política Nacional de Saúde Mental no Brasil. A revisão aponta que o número de publicações sobre recovery na América Latina é escasso, comparado com o número de publicações nos Estados Unidos, Canadá, Hong Kong, Europa e Oceania, e são oriundas principalmente do Brasil. Percebe-se, ainda, que os autores brasileiros, em geral, entendem que recovery pode representar uma importante contribuição ao avanço da Reforma Psiquiátrica Brasileira e alguns defendem a necessidade de cautela sobre a incorporação da abordagem sem uma devida adaptação ao contexto social, cultural e econômico local. Também foi apontado que recovery tem sido aplicado em outros contextos sociais.
Revisión y análisis psicométrico de la Escala de Confianza interpersonal para niños argentinos
Authors: Oros Laura Beatriz , Vargas Jael Alejandra , Chemisquy Sonia Noemí
Published: August 2021

En el año 2004, Sacchi publicó una escala para evaluar la confianza interpersonal en niños y niñas argentinos (ESCI-niños). Su trabajo constituyó la primera iniciativa realizada en el país para abordar el estudio sistemático de esta variable que resulta crucial para el desempeño social saludable. No obstante, los resultados psicométricos preliminares no fueron completamente adecuados y la autora sugirió retomar su análisis en futuras investigaciones. Así, el objetivo del presente trabajo fue revisar y analizar psicométricamente la ESCI-niños a fin de aportar nuevas evidencias de su confiabilidad y validez. Primeramente, se reemplazó la escala de respuesta Si-No por una de cinco puntos, y se eliminaron los ítems de relleno. En segundo lugar, se administró el instrumento a 343 niños y niñas (M= 10,93; DE= 1,24), estudiantes desde cuarto a séptimo grado de la escolaridad primaria en la provincia de Misiones, Argentina. El Análisis Factorial Exploratorio indicó una estructura binaria “Confianza-Desconfianza”. Cada factor incluye 8 ítems y presenta una consistencia interna admisible para población infantil (ω Confianza= .69; ω Desconfianza= .67). Para estudiar la validez nomológica, la ESCI-niños fue correlacionada con una medida de apego, observándose relaciones significativas entre Confianza y Apego Seguro (r = .27; p < .001), y entre Desconfianza y estilos de Apego Evitativo (r = .32; p < .001) y Ansioso/Ambivalente (r = .32; p < .001). Se concluye que la ESCI-niños muestra un funcionamiento aceptable en población infantil argentina, aunque sería recomendable continuar explorando otras propiedades psicométricas. Se discuten limitaciones y orientaciones para futuros estudios
Grupo de Ouvidores de Vozes: experiência inovadora realizada por suporte de pares
Authors: Corradi-Webster Clarissa Mendonça , Sicaroni Rufato Lívia , Leão Eduardo Augusto , Bien Claire , Reis Graziela
Published: August 2021

El objetivo de este artículo es describir el proceso de implementación y el funcionamiento de un grupo de oyentes de voz, pacientes diagnosticados de esquizofrenia, en un servicio de salud mental en Brasil. Es un relato de experiencia. Este grupo fue creado en 2015 y tiene lugar en un Centro de Atención Psicosocial (CAPS) en la ciudad de Ribeirão Preto - São Paulo, Brasil. Es un grupo abierto, con periodicidad semanal, de una hora de duración, siendo un espacio donde las personas pueden hablar libremente de sus vivencias con las voces. Participan en los encuentros personas que escuchan voces, sus familiares, profesionales y estudiantes del área de salud. En los encuentros grupales se comparten los significados atribuidos a la experiencia, se utilizan estrategias para afrontar situaciones más desafiantes, experiencias de sufrimiento y superación. El grupo también se constituye como una herramienta para construir vínculos y redes de apoyo, además de ser un espacio de encuentro de historias de vida. Así, el grupo ha ofrecido la posibilidad de nuevos diálogos, nuevos significados y posiciones respecto a la audición de voces, siendo considerado como un espacio de respeto y reciprocidad para los oyentes de voces. Siguiendo los supuestos del Movimiento de Oyentes de Voz, se presenta como una innovación para la atención en los servicios de salud mental.
Plasma Metabolomic and Intestinal Microbial Analyses of Patients With Severe Aplastic Anemia
Authors: Shao Yuanyuan , Qi Weiwei , Zhang Xiaomei , Ran Ningyuan , Liu Chunyan , Fu Rong , Shao Zonghong
Published: August 2021

Aplastic anemia results from bone marrow failure caused by an autoimmune abnormality, but the pathogenesis of severe aplastic anemia (SAA) is not well characterized. To identify potential metabolic markers of SAA and to further elucidate the pathogenetic mechanisms of SAA, we performed a metabolomic study of plasma samples and characterized the intestinal microbiota of patients with SAA and healthy controls. Patients with SAA had more Enterobacteriales and Lactobacillales, but fewer Bacteroidales, Clostridiales, and Erysipelotrichales than healthy controls. At the species level, the abundances of Escherichia coli and others including Clostridium citroniae were higher, whereas those of Prevotella copri, Roseburia faecis, and Ruminococcus bromii were lower. Eight metabolites showed significantly different plasma concentrations in the SAA and healthy control groups. Coumaric acid, L-phenylalanine, and sulfate were present at higher concentrations in the SAA group; whereas L-glutamic γ-semialdehyde, theobromine, 3a, 7a-dihydroxy-5b-cholestane, γ-δ-dioxovaleric acid, and (12Z)-9, 10-dihydroxyoctadec-12-enoic acid were present at lower concentrations. In conclusion, patients with SAA show abnormalities in both their plasma metabolomes and intestinal microbial compositions. These differences might reflect the molecular mechanisms involved in the defective immunity that characterizes SAA.
Transcriptomics Profiling Identifies Cisplatin-Inducible Death Receptor 5 Antisense Long Non-coding RNA as a Modulator of Proliferation and Metastasis in HeLa Cells
Authors: Gurer Dilek Cansu , Erdogan İpek , Ahmadov Ulvi , Basol Merve , Sweef Osama , Cakan-Akdogan Gulcin , Akgül Bünyamin
Published: August 2021

Cisplatin is a well-known cancer chemotherapeutic agent but how extensively long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) expression is modulated by cisplatin is unknown. It is imperative to employ a comprehensive approach to obtain a better account of cisplatin-mediated changes in the expression of lncRNAs. In this study, we used a transcriptomics approach to profile lncRNAs in cisplatin-treated HeLa cells, which resulted in identification of 10,214 differentially expressed lncRNAs, of which 2,500 were antisense lncRNAs. For functional analyses, we knocked down one of the cisplatin inducible lncRNAs, death receptor 5 antisense (DR5-AS) lncRNA, which resulted in a morphological change in HeLa cell shape without inducing any cell death. A second round of transcriptomics-based profiling revealed differential expression of genes associated with immune system, motility and cell cycle in DR5-AS knockdown HeLa cells. Cellular analyses showed that DR5-AS reduced cell proliferation and caused a cell cycle arrest at S and G2/M phases. Moreover, DR5-AS knockdown reduced the invasive capacity of HeLa cells in zebrafish xenograft model. These results suggest that cisplatin-mediated pleiotropic effects, such as reduction in cell proliferation, metastasis and cell cycle arrest, may be mediated by lncRNAs.
Dual RNASeq Reveals NTHi-Macrophage Transcriptomic Changes During Intracellular Persistence
Authors: Ackland Jodie , Heinson Ashley I. , Cleary David W. , Christodoulides Myron , Wilkinson Tom M. A. , Staples Karl J.
Published: August 2021

Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi) is a pathobiont which chronically colonises the airway of individuals with chronic respiratory disease and is associated with poor clinical outcomes. It is unclear how NTHi persists in the airway, however accumulating evidence suggests that NTHi can invade and persist within macrophages. To better understand the mechanisms of NTHi persistence within macrophages, we developed an in vitro model of NTHi intracellular persistence using human monocyte-derived macrophages (MDM). Dual RNA Sequencing was used to assess MDM and NTHi transcriptomic regulation occurring simultaneously during NTHi persistence. Analysis of the macrophage response to NTHi identified temporally regulated transcriptomic profiles, with a specific ‘core’ profile displaying conserved expression of genes across time points. Gene list enrichment analysis identified enrichment of immune responses in the core gene set, with KEGG pathway analysis revealing specific enrichment of intracellular immune response pathways. NTHi persistence was facilitated by modulation of bacterial metabolic, stress response and ribosome pathways. Levels of NTHi genes bioC, mepM and dps were differentially expressed by intracellular NTHi compared to planktonic NTHi, indicating that the transcriptomic adaption was distinct between the two different NTHi lifestyles. Overall, this study provides crucial insights into the transcriptomic adaptations facilitating NTHi persistence within macrophages. Targeting these reported pathways with novel therapeutics to reduce NTHi burden in the airway could be an effective treatment strategy given the current antimicrobial resistance crisis and lack of NTHi vaccines.
Quantifying Illegal Extraction of Sea Turtles in Costa Rica
Authors: Pheasey Helen , Glen George , Allison Nicole L. , Fonseca Luis G. , Chacón Didiher , Restrepo Jaime , Valverde Roldán A.
Published: August 2021

Estimates of illegal wildlife trade vary significantly and are often based on incomplete datasets, inferences from CITES permits or customs seizures. As a result, annual global estimates of illegal wildlife trade can vary by several billions of US dollars. Translating these figures into species extraction rates is equally challenging, and estimating illegal take accurately is not achievable for many species. Due to their nesting strategies that allow for census data collection, sea turtles offer an exception. On the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, three sea turtle species (leatherback,Dermochelys coriacea;green,Chelonia mydas; and hawksbill,Eretmochelys imbricata) are exploited by poachers. Despite the consumption of turtle eggs and meat being illegal, they are consumed as a cultural food source and seasonal treat. Conservation programmes monitor nesting beaches, collect abundance data and record poaching events. Despite the availability of robust long-term datasets, quantifying the rate of poaching has yet to be undertaken. Using data from the globally important nesting beach, Tortuguero, as well as beaches Playa Norte and Pacuare on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, we modelled the spatial and temporal distribution of poaching of the three sea turtle species. Here, we present data from 2006 to 2019 on a stretch of coastline covering c.37 km. We identified poaching hotspots that correlated with populated areas. While the poaching hotspots persisted over time, we found poaching is declining at each of our sites. However, we urge caution when interpreting this result as the impact of poaching varies between species. Given their low abundance on these beaches, the poaching pressure on leatherback and hawksbill turtles is far greater than the impact on the abundant green turtles. We attribute the decline in poaching to supply-side conservation interventions in place at these beaches. Finally, we highlight the value of data sharing and collaborations between conservation NGOs.