bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reclaiming Language! Reclaiming Life!
Authors: Lee Enid
Published: April 2021

This essay is part of a larger legacy project entitled “Retracing My Steps”. The legacy project is my response to a recent challenge from a professor from my undergraduate years at the University of Western Ontario, who observed that it was important that I consider what he referred to as launching my legacy in Anti-Racist education. These reflections capture key elements of my practice and in particular, the conscious use of language from a sociolinguistic perspective.
Kształtowanie się rozkładu dochodów ludności Polski dla regionów na podstawie wybranych modeli teoretycznych
Authors: Trzcińska Kamila
Published: April 2021

Badania rozkładów dochodów skupiają się głównie na próbach dopasowania rozkładów teoretycznych do empirycznego rozkładu dochodów w różnych przekrojach oraz na analizie tych rozkładów. Wyniki analiz wykazują, że modele trzyparametrowe bardzo dobrze aproksymują rozkłady dochodów wielu państw. Jednym z najczęściej używanych rozkładów trzyparametrowych jest rozkład Daguma. W 2010 roku Zenga skonstruował trzyparametrowy model rozkładu dochodów, który ma wiele interesujących własności statystycznych. Celem artykułu jest zastosowanie modeli Daguma i Zengi do analizy rozkładu dochodów ludności Polski dla regionów. Do estymacji parametrów funkcji gęstości zastosowano inwariantną metodę D’Addario oraz metodę największej wiarygodności. Obliczenia zostały przeprowadzone na podstawie danych indywidualnych gospodarstw domowych dla regionów, zaprezentowanych przez Główny Urząd Statystyczny w 2016 roku. W artykule zastosowano miary nierówności dochodowych obliczone na podstawie rozważanych modeli. Wyniki analizy potwierdzają zasadność stosowania modelu Zengi do analizy badania nierówności dochodowych gospodarstw domowych ludności Polski.
“The greatness of a writer consists in articulating the eternal problems and dilemmas of humanity”
Authors: Król Karolina , Orłowski Hubert
Published: April 2021

The interview focuses on Thomas Mann, his oeuvre and the reception of his works. The dispute around Mann’s The Magic Mountain, started by Stanisław Barańczak, is an important context of the text. In the interview an essay Reflections of a Nonpolitical Man (yet untranslated into Polish as a whole) is mentioned.
Predictive Ability of an Illness Severity Measure: Implications for Nursing Research
Authors: Lindley Lisa C. , Fortney Christine A. , Cozad Melanie J.
Published: April 2021

Background and Purpose

Illness severity among children with life-limiting illnesses is measured with the pediatric complex chronic conditions (CCC) measure. Developed in 2000/2001, it was revised in 2014 to include infant-specific categories.

Methods

Discrimination, calibration, accuracy, and validation tests were used to examine the predictive performance of the measures.

Results

Among the 10,175 infants in the analysis, both measures poorly discriminated—palliative care consultation (C-statistics 0.6396 vs. C-statistics 0.5905) and any inpatient procedure (C-statistics 0.6101 vs. C-statistics 0.5160). The Hosmer–Lemeshow goodness-of-fit tests revealed good calibration for both measures. The original measure was more accurate in predicting end-of-life outcomes—palliative care consultation (Brier Score 0.3892 vs. 0.7787) and any inpatient procedures (Brier Score 0.3115 vs. 0.4738).

Conclusions

The revised measure did not perform any better than the original in predicting end-of-life outcomes among infants.
Políticas públicas e formação de professores:
Authors: Luis de Alvarenga Barbosa Claudio
Published: April 2021

Este texto parte do princípio de que existem características comuns a qualquer formação social capitalista. Com esse pressuposto, discute-se a relação entre os interesses do capital e as políticas públicas para a formação de professores da educação básica – professores que, inevitavelmente, atuarão em um mundo cada vez mais globalizado, sob a tutela do neoliberalismo. Direcionada pelo ideário neoliberal, a educação assume um papel em conformidade com as exigências de inserção compulsória da sociedade à nova ordem mundial. Nesse contexto, a análise dessas políticas públicas educacionais só pode ser eficiente com a adoção do método proposto por Marx para a crítica da economia política. Assim, esta discussão busca entender a educação básica em sua real dimensão, livre de amarras ideológicas.
STUDI KEBIJAKAN TENTANG KURIKULUM PENGEMBANGAN MUATAN LOKAL
Authors: Alfi Dewi Zainul
Published: April 2021

Muatan lokal adalah bahan kajian atau mata pelajaran pada satuan pendidikan yang berisi muatan dan proses pembelajaran tentang potensi dan keunikan lokal. Penerapan kurikulum muatan lokal dapat memberikan bekal pengetahuan, keterampilan, pembentukan sikap dan perilaku siswa, berupa wawasan tentang keadaan lingkungan dan kebutuhan masyarakat. Pengembangan Muatan Lokal dilakukan dengan dua arah pengembangan dalam muatan lokal, yaitu Pengembangan untuk jangka jauh agar para siswa dapat melatih keahlian dan keterampilan yang sesuai dengan harapan yang nantinya dapat membantu dirinya, keluarga, masyarakat dan akhirnya membantu pembangunan nusa dan bangsanya. Studi ini merupakan studi literatur sehingga metode dalam menganalisis data dengan meninjau dan mengumpulkan informasi dari berbagai referensi baik buku, artikel ilmiah yang digunakan sebagai bahan dalam mempelajari dan menambah wawasan secara konseptual yang berhubungan dengan studi kebijakan tentang kurikulum pengembangan muatan lokal.
Impact of Labor Epidural Analgesia on Maternal Satisfaction and Childbirth Expectations in a Tertiary Care Center in Portugal: A Prospective Study
Authors: Fernandes Sofia , Galacho João , Borrego Andreia , Pereira Daniela , Lança Filipa , Ormonde Lucindo
Published: April 2021

Introduction: In the current century, increasing importance has been given to the opinions, expectations and experiences of women using healthcare services. The fulfillment of expectations is determined by satisfaction. This study aims to analyze both expectations and satisfaction during childbirth regarding labor epidural analgesia among parturients, with a focus on myths.Material and Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted in parturients at the Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte - Santa Maria Hospital in Lisbon, Portugal, applying a questionnaire to 317 random women. SPSS v22.0 was used for data analysis.Results: Three hundred questionnaires were returned, from women with a mean age of 31. Among the respondents, 46.3% had a college degree and 64% were employed, 46% were primiparas and only 14% had a previous anesthesiology appointment for childbirth purposes. The overall degree of satisfaction surrounding the birth experience was good/excellent for 87% of women. Labor epidural analgesia was performed on 96% of all patients, with an excellent/good outcome for 82.1% and a higher than expected results for 40.7% of them. Regarding the myths, 52.5% believed that epidural analgesia imposes a dose limit and 58.9% that it often causes permanent back pain. The level of education was significantly associated with some myths (p < 0.05), since women with a higher level of education do not believe most of them.Discussion: This study supports the need for an evaluation of the current information that women have about labor epidural analgesia/childbirth. Women’s individual needs can be met by multidisciplinary teams including Anesthesiology specialists.Conclusion: Maternal satisfaction with childbirth and analgesia is a complex and dynamic process that includes and is not limited to the relief of pain.
Desafios e Oportunidades: O Impacto da COVID-19 nos Cuidados Paliativos em Portugal
Authors: Neto Isabel Galriça , Abril Rita , Romero Inês , Castro Jorge
Published: April 2021

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Super Difficult Patients with Mental Illness: Homelessness, Marontology and John Doe Syndrome
Authors: Gama Marques João
Published: April 2021

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Errata ao artigo “Crise Económica em Portugal: Evolução da Incidência de Depressão e Correlação com o Desemprego”, publicado em Acta Med Port 2021 Apr;34(4):278-282.
Authors: De Sousa Carla
Published: April 2021

Na página 280,2ª linha da legenda da Figura 1, onde se lê “(...) depressão no sexo masculino em Portugal (...)”Deverá ler-se: “(...) depressão no sexo feminino em Portugal (...)” 2ª linha da legenda da Figura 2, onde se lê “(...) depressão no sexo feminino em Portugal (...)”Deverá ler-se: “(...) depressão no sexo masculino em Portugal (...)” Artigo publicado com erros: https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/13574
Perspectives for gallotannins neuroprotective potential - current experimental evidences
Authors: Kujawski Radosław , Kujawska Małgorzata , Ożarowski Marcin , Baraniak Justyna , Laskowska Halina , Nowocień Tamara , Borowska Magdalena , Szulc Michał , Sobczak Agnieszka , Mikołajczak Przemysław
Published: April 2021

Gallotannins are class of hydrolyzable tannins consisting of gallic acid and a sugar moiety. Currently, there is growing interest around a possible neuroprotective effect of this class of phytochemicals, which is suggested to be a result of their active metabolites. Evidence from experimental studies has suggested that tannin-rich plant preparations might be effective at reversing neurodegenerative pathology and age-related declines in neurocognitive performance. This mini-review summarizes, based on experimental studies, current knowledge about diverse neuroprotective abilities of gallotannins, mostly via antioxidant properties and some mechanisms of the effect are proposed including blocking accumulation of nitrites, inhibiting expression and activity of heme oxygenase 1(HO-1), and decreasing degradation of poly(ADP-ribose) glycohydrolase (PARP).
The level of knowledge on dietary supplements among patients of pharmacies in the Greater Poland region
Authors: Przysławskki Juliusz , Stępczak Mateusz , Reszelska Monika , Wichura-Demska Agnieszka
Published: April 2021

Introduction. An appropriately balanced and varied diet should cover the body’s demand for energy and all necessary nutrients. In case of health disorders caused by malnutrition, a change of eating patterns or introduction of temporary dietary supplements containing deficient nutrients should be considered. Aim. Assessment of the level of knowledge among patients of pharmacies in Poznań/Greater Poland on nutritional supplements and factors which influence or decide about their use in everyday life. Material and Methods. A study concerning the use of dietary supplements was conducted on the basis of an original survey in a group of 401 persons, both men and women. The survey consists of 17 single choice questions and one multiple choice question. In order to assess preferences within the scope of use of a chosen group of supplements, a five-grade hedonic scale was used.Results. The study showed that most patients considered their knowledge to be at least at a good level. Those results were not confirmed by an objective assessment of their knowledge. The most preferred supplements were products including Omega-3 and Omega-6 acids, vitamin D, probiotics and prebiotics, calcium and vitamin and mineral complexes. The preferences among women and men in relation to the choice of specific groups of dietary supplements were similar.Conclusion. The study showed a varied level of knowledge on dietary supplements – especially on the legal aspects of their introduction on the market. The general level of knowledge on supplements was higher in the group of women.
In vitro biofilm formation and antibiotic susceptibility of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from airways of patients with cystic fibrosis
Authors: Długaszewska Jolanta , Antczak Marta , Kaczmarek Izabella , Jankowiak Renata , Buszkiewicz Malgorzata , Herkowiak Magdalena , Michalak Klaudia , Kukuła Helena , Ratajczak Magdalena
Published: April 2021

Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the predominant cause of airway infections in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) as a result of its ability to form biofilm. Resistance to antimicrobial agents is the most important feature of biofilm infection. The aim of this study was to evaluate biofilm formation and to compare antibiotic susceptibility of P. aeruginosa living in two modes of growth: planktonic and biofilm, isolated from respiratory tract of CF patients. Methods: Biofilm formation and biofilm susceptibility to antibiotics were determined using modified microtitere plate method. For susceptibility testing of planktonic culture to antibiotics serial microdilution broth method were used.Results: More than 95% of isolates were capable to form biofilm. Isolates grown as biofilms were more resistant to tested antibiotics compared to those grown planktonically. Ciprofloxacin showed the highest activity against P. aeruginosa biofilm. In contrast, no bacteriostatic activity was obtain for the highest concentration of piperacillin tested against most of P. aeruginosa strains growing in a biofilm (BIC > 4096 mg/L).Conclusions: Our study indicates the need to develop a standardized susceptibility testing method for biofilm mode of growth of pathogens. It appears that it is appropriate to introduce a biofilm susceptibility testing to routinely performed tests, as the effect of antibiotics on biofilm eradication may be variable and unpredictable.
Retrospective analysis of infections prevalence in patients with progressive systemic sclerosis treated with cyclophosphamide
Authors: Schlabs Małgorzata , Pawlak-Buś Katarzyna , Leszczyński Piotr
Published: April 2021

Aim. Assessment of infections prevalence rate, type and severity in patients diagnosed with progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS), treated with cyclophosphamide (CTX), during 12 months of observations. Material and methods. A retrospective analysis of mild, moderate and severe infections in 17 women with a mean age of 58.8 ± 10.0, based on an interview, physical examination, additional tests, and available medical records. Results. 46 various infections were diagnosed in the analysed group of patients. 32 (69.6%) infections involved the respiratory system, and 14 (30.4%) infections concerned the urinary tract. The average frequency per one patient was 2.7 ± 3.5 (median: 2) events during 12 months of observations. The majority of infections, 60.9 % (n = 28), were mild ones of slight intensity, and 37.0% (n = 17) were moderate ones. Only one person (2.2% of all infections) had a severe infection requiring hospitalisation.Conclusions. In the studied group the infection prevalence rate was comparable to that in a healthy population. The majority of infections were mild and involved the respiratory system. Basis of conducted analysis 12 months intravenous administration of CTX is not a factor significantly increasing a risk of severe infections in the studied group of patients. In PSS patients CTX pulse therapy is relatively safe, as it does not cause severe infections requiring hospitalisation
Thin basement membrane disease – literature review
Authors: Żurawski Jakub
Published: April 2021

Initially, the thin glomerular basement membrane disease was called “a gentle and curable hemorrhagic nephritis”. The thin basement membrane disease has been finally characterized at the beginning of 1970s. This is when the connection between previously clinically described gentle microhematuria and significant thinning of glomerular basement membrane discovered during examination under the electron-microscope has been established. Ultimately, the disease has been described as a condition characterized with a diverse clinical course, usually mild, but sometimes progressive. It is a family conditioned disease, but it also appears sporadically and concerns at least 1% of the population. It has also been stated that it is one of the most frequent renal diseases, enumerated directly after changes caused by infections, hypertension and renal lithiasis. This particular disease is diagnosed more often than IgA nephropathy and Alport syndrome, which are also associated with haematuria or microhematuria.
Predicting the risk of atherosclerosis in patients with cystic fibrosis – rationale and design of a prospective cohort study
Authors: Mądry Edyta , Nowak Jan , Wykrętowicz Andrzej , Wenska-Chyży Ewa , Miśkiewicz-Chotnicka Anna , Walkowiak Jarosław
Published: April 2021

The project “Risk of atherosclerosis in cystic fibrosis in relation to the exogenous and endogenous factors that influence the course of the disease” ranked first in the OPUS2 Competition, as announced in May 2012 by the Polish National Science Center. The total value of the grant is 198,580 PLN (ca. 50,000 EUR). The grant was awarded jointly to the Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Metabolic Diseases and to the Department of Cardiac Intensive Care at Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland. The project will be focused on conducting a prospective cohort study in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) and healthy controls. Cases of symptomatic and asymptomatic forms of coronary heart disease in patients with CF were reported [1, 2]; however, no data on the epidemiology of atherosclerosis in patients with CF were published so far. In the past, cardiovascular disease in patients with CF used to be limited to pulmonary heart disease as a consequence of end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [3]. Although hypertension has not yet been officially recognized as a major problem in this population [4], there are reports indicating that it is found in 20% of patients in adult CF care centers [5]. The project is innovative in nature and necessitates close co-operation between cardiology and basic science units.
Histological disorders of neurons of phylogenetically different parts of the cerebral cortex in partial, subtotal, stepwise subtotal, and total cerebral ischemia
Authors: Bon Lizaveta I. , Maksimovich Nataliya Y.
Published: April 2021

Aim. Measure of the histological changes in neurons in the parietal cortex and hippocampus of rats with partial, subtotal, stepwise subtotal, and total cerebral ischemia.
Material and Methods. Studies were performed on 84 rats. Partial cerebral ischemia was modelled by ligation of one common carotid artery. Subtotal cerebral ischemia was modelled by ligation of both common carotid arteries. Stepwise subtotal cerebral ischemia was performed by sequential ligation of both common carotid artery with 7-day, 3-day or 1-day intervals. Total cerebral ischemia (CI) was modelled by decapitation.
Results. When comparing the morphological changes of neurons in the parietal cortex and hippocampus, we observed that, with the aggravation of the severity of cerebral ischemia, there was a progressive increase in the number of hyperchromic shrivelled neurons and neurons with pericellular oedema. Modelling of more severe types of ischemic damage lead to pronounced morphological changes in neurons – a decrease in size, deformation of the perikaryon, and increase in the degree of neuronal chromatophilia with their wrinkling.
Conclusions. The smallest morphological changes in neurons were noted in the partial cerebral ischemia groups and subgroup 1 of stepwise subtotal cerebral ischemia, with an interval between common carotid artery dressings of 7 days. The most obvious morphological changes were observed in the conditions of total cerebral ischemia after 1 day. Changes in the parietal cortex and hippocampus were unidirectional, but in the parietal cortex, which is most sensitive to oxygen deficiency, they were more pronounced.
Benefits of prenatal and postnatal vitamin D supplementation
Authors: Kołodziejczyk-Nowotarska Alicja , Bokiniec Renata , Seliga-Siwecka Joanna
Published: April 2021

The best evidence for the role of vitamin D in infants is its influence on skeletal growth, however, the pleiotropic actions of vitamin D in the foetus and neonates are under-researched. The systematic reviews, based mostly on observational studies, suggest correlations between prenatal and postnatal supplementation and the occurrence of allergy, respiratory infections, sepsis or mental and behavioural development. Some of these studies focused on subgroups of neonates, such as preterm infants, investigating the influence inter alia on sepsis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and necrotising enterocolitis. Currently, there is a need for randomised trials for proof of the skeletal and pleiotropic effects of vitamin D in infants.
A thousand words about microparticles in cardiology
Authors: Konkolewska Magda , Kurc Szczepan , Stępień Ewa
Published: April 2021

Microparticles (MPs) are membrane vesicles of 0.1–1 µm in diameter produced mainly by platelets, vascular endothelium and blood cells in response to cell activation and stress factors. MPs can be also released during malignant transformation or apoptosis. The essential step in MP formation is the loss of the cell membrane asymmetric phospholipid distribution as response to the increased intracellular calcium levels. MPs contain, proteins and genetic material (DNA, miRNA, mRNA) which enables them to interact and influence target cell. MPs are considered to be markers of ongoing pathophysiological processes in cardiovascular system, due to their role in inflammation and coagulation.
A thousand words about cardiac mobile health
Authors: Noori Vincent , Guzik Przemysław
Published: April 2021

Cardiac mHealth (mobile health) is an innovative method of integrating technological and medical advances to provide healthcare in a convenient and cost effective manner in cardiology. While still considered an experimental and upcoming technology, its potential use in cardiology is feasible and may soon replace some standard medical practices. From basic encouragement of lifestyle modification to chronic disease self-management, mHealth can be a personal “pocket-doc”. It can provide personal health benefits and immediate life-saving interventions to those who are unable to access medical care. mHealth’s potential has much to offer to both physicians and patients.
Liposuction-induced metabolic alterations – the effect on insulin sensitivity, adiponectin, leptin and resistin
Authors: Gibas-Dorna Magdalena , Turkowski Piotr , Bernatek Małgorzata , Mikrut Kinga , Kupsz Justyna , Piątek Jacek
Published: April 2021

Liposuction surgically removes subcutaneous abdominal tissue (SAT) and has almost no effect on visceral abdominal tissue (VAT) depot. However, some authors suggest that deep layers of SAT are functionally similar to VAT and the amount of deep subcutaneous abdominal adipose tissue is strongly related to insulin resistance in a manner nearly identical to that of visceral adiposity. Moreover, SAT determines leptin secretion which indirectly reflects the level of insulin sensitivity in the body. Thus, the immediate removal of SAT could potentially affect metabolic profile of a patient. The current data are conflicting and cannot bring a clear evidence suggesting that liposuction itself results in important metabolic outcomes and, on the other hand, cannot exclude such a possibility. This review summarizes the liposuction-induced metabolic changes with regard to release of major adipokines and insulin sensitivity.
Presacral schwannoma. Case description
Authors: Jankowski Roman , Kościński Jeremi , Sokół Bartosz , Malinger Stanisław , Szymaś Janusz
Published: April 2021

Schwannomas in the presacral region of vertebral column occur sporadically and are usually diagnosed incidentally during diagnostic procedures applied as a response to nonspecific complaints associated with vertebral column or abdominal cavity. This study focuses not only on the presentation of the case of the patient with giant schwannoma in the retrorectal area, but on the highlighting of the problems associated with diagnosis and treatment of tumours located in this anatomic region as well. The presented case involves a 23-year old woman. The diagnosis of the disease was made during gynecological examination accompanied by ultrasonography of pelvic organs. Neurological examination disclosed no deviations from the normal condition. MR imaging allowed to determine precise location of the tumour and its anatomic relations to pelvic visceral and vascular structures. The patient underwent a successful surgery using laparotomy. Histological examination revealed structures of schwannoma. Surgical radicality and the lack of relapse were confirmed by MR imaging taken five years after the surgery.
Metabolic Consequences of Efferocytosis and Its Impact on Atherosclerosis
Authors: Yurdagul Jr. Arif
Published: April 2021

Billions of cells undergo apoptosis daily and are swiftly removed by macrophages through an evolutionarily conserved program termed "efferocytosis". Consequently, macromolecules within an apoptotic cell significantly burden a phagocyte with nutrients, such as lipids, oligonucleotides, and amino acids. In response to this nutrient overload, metabolic reprogramming must occur for the process of efferocytosis to remain non-phlogistic and to execute successive rounds of efferocytosis. The inability to undergo metabolic reprogramming after efferocytosis drives inflammation and impairs its resolution, often promoting many chronic inflammatory diseases. This is particularly evident for atherosclerosis, as metabolic reprogramming alters macrophage function in every stage of atherosclerosis, from the early formation of benign lesions to the progression of clinically relevant atheromas and during atherosclerosis regression upon aggressive lipid-lowering. This Review focuses on the metabolic pathways utilized upon apoptotic cell ingestion, the consequences of these metabolic pathways in macrophage function thereafter, and the role of metabolic reprogramming during atherosclerosis. Due to the growing interest in this new field, I introduce a new term, "efferotabolism", as a means to define the process by which macrophages break down, metabolize, and respond to AC-derived macromolecules. Understanding these aspects of efferotabolism will shed light on novel strategies to combat atherosclerosis and compromised inflammation resolution.
Assessing Combined Effects for Mixtures of Similar and Dissimilar Acting Neuroactive Substances on Zebrafish Embryo Movement
Authors: Ogungbemi Afolarin Olaposi , Massei Riccardo , Altenburger Rolf , Scholz Stefan , Küster Eberhard
Published: April 2021

Risk assessment of chemicals is usually conducted for individual chemicals whereas mixtures of chemical are occurring in the environment. Considering that neuroactive chemicals are a group of contaminants that dominate in the environment, it is then imperative to understand the combined effects from mixtures. The commonly used models to predict mixture effects, namely concentration addition (CA) and independent action (IA), are thought suitable for mixtures of similarly or dissimilarly acting components, respectively. For mixture toxicity prediction, one important challenge is to clarify whether to group neuroactive substances based on similar mechanisms of action, e.g. same molecular target or rather similar toxicological response, e.g. hyper- or hypoactivity (effect direction). We addressed this by using the spontaneous tail coiling (STC) of zebrafish embryos, which represents the earliest observable motor activity in the developing neural network, as a model to elucidate the link between mechanism of action and toxicological response. Two questions were asked: 1.) Can the mixture models CA or IA be used to predict combined effects for neuroactive chemical mixtures when the components share a similar mode of action (i.e. hyper- or hypoativity) but show different mechanism of action? 2.) Will a mixture of chemicals where the components show opposing effect directions result in an antagonistic combined effect? Results indicate that mixture toxicity of chemicals such as propafenone and abamectin as well as chlorpyrifos and hexaconazole that are known to show different mechanisms of action but similar effect directions were predictable using CA and IA models. This could be interpreted with the convergence of effects on the neural level leading to either a collective activation or inhibition of synapses. We also found antagonistic effects for mixtures containing substances with opposing effect direction. Finally, we discuss how the STC may be used to amend risk assessment.
DRASTICAI, a New Index for Groundwater Vulnerability Assessment – A Portuguese Case Study
Authors: Albuquerque Teresa , Roque Natália , Rodrigues Joana , Antunes Margarida , Silva Catarina
Published: April 2021

Groundwater vulnerability assessment has become a useful tool for groundwater pollution pre-vention. Groundwater vulnerability maps provide useful data to protect groundwater resources. The identification of agricultural patterns is an important issue for optimized land management. The Tagus river watershed is the backbone of this survey. Naturtejo UNESCO Global Geopark, in central inland Portugal, corresponds to a rural territory. Intensive agricultural practices showed a rising tendency in the last decades. The most internationally used method for vulnerability evaluation is the DRASTIC index. In this survey, the DRASTICAI index is introduced. A new at-tribute - Anthropogenic Influence - is here added. Five levels of growing vulnerability, from low to high, can be here acknowledged. Idanha-a-Nova municipality is the most affected by intensive farming activities. A robust assessment of groundwater quality has a key role. Climate change scenarios and water scarcity are important issues in years to come. Therefore, optimized groundwater management is essential to consider in policy-making strategies.
Type of Physical Activity, Diet, BMI and Tobacco/Alcohol Consumption Relationship: How They are Associated with Our Health?
Authors: Liutsko Liudmila , Veraksa Alexander , Polikanova Irina S. , Leonov Sergey
Published: April 2021

The purpose of this article was to check the effects on health of various types of physical activities, diet, BMI, smoking and alcohol consumption and their interrelationships with control for age, sex and level of education. The study was based on epidemiological data (9617 participants from 19 to 81 years old for whom we have health indicators over a period of 11 years) together with questionnaires about diet, alcohol, tobacco and the frequency of different types of physical activities. Descriptive statistics and non-parametric correlational analysis of epidemiological data was performed with use of SPSS v.19. Our results indicate the existence of the significant relationship between leading a healthy life style (type of physical activities, limitations of fats consume and weight maintenance). However, the different categories of physical activities were analysed separately and showed slight differences on health indicators impacts. Our findings confirm that leading a healthy life style (all types of physical activities, limitations of fats consume and weight maintenance) is an important issue since it has a significant relationship with physical and mental health indicators, but outdoor physical activities and practicing sport in group have shown slightly higher impact on health.
Towards a Pluralistic and Experiential Teaching of Economics for the Agenda 2030. the SDSN France Textbook
Authors: Lagoarde-Segot Thomas , Le Poder Laurence
Published: April 2021

The goals of the Agenda 2030 require a significant effort to educate and train new generations on sustainability issues. This article presents an initiative in favor of the evolution of the contents and the pedagogy of economics at the University level. We present the new “Ecological Money and Finance” textbook developed by SDSN France. We detail the assumptions, contents and learning objectives proposed in this new textbook. Then, we describe how it can be used in the framework of an experiential pedagogy of economics, taking as a case study the fundamental economics course of the Grande Ecole program at KEDGE BS.
Wind-Water Experimental Analysis of Small SC-Darrieus Turbine: An Approach for Energy Production in Urban Systems
Authors: Gharib-Yosry Ahmed , Blanco-Marigorta Eduardo , Fernández-Jiménez Aitor , Espina-Valdés Rodolfo , Álvarez-Álvarez Eduardo
Published: April 2021

Smart cities will have a strong impact on the future of renewable energies as terms like sustainability and energy saving will be more common. In this sense, both of wind and hydrokinetic compact-size turbines, can play an important role in urban communities by providing energy to nearby consumption points in an environmentally suitable way. This work presents the experimental evaluation for a vertical-axis turbine Darrieus type, operating in an open-field wind tunnel and a confined water channel. Power and characteristic curves have been obtained for all test conditions, also the effect of turbine blockage has been evaluated under blockage values ranging from 6.8% to 35%. The peak power coefficient for the confined flow condition reached a value of 0.31 which is 1.5 times higher than the peak one for the experimental open field condition at the same Reynolds number and a blockage of 20%. Finally, two blockage correction equations have been applied to the water channel tests, which gave values quite similar to the results obtained from the wind tunnel.
Semi-supervised segmentation for coastal monitoring seagrass using RPA imagery
Authors: Hobley Brandon Lewis , Arosio Riccardo , French Geoffrey , Bremner Julie , Dolphin Tony , Mackiewicz Michal
Published: April 2021

Intertidal seagrass plays a vital role in estimating the overall health and dynamics of coastal environments due to its interaction with tidal changes. However, most seagrass habitats around the globe have been in steady decline due to human impacts, disturbing the already delicate balance in environmental conditions that sustain seagrass. Miniaturization of multi-spectral sensors has facilitated very high resolution mapping of seagrass meadows, which significantly improve the potential for ecologists to monitor changes. In this study, two analytical approaches used for classifying intertidal seagrass habitats are compared: Object-based Image Analysis (OBIA) and Fully Convolutional Neural Networks (FCNNs). Both methods produce pixel-wise classifications in order to create segmented maps, however FCNNs are an emerging set of algorithms within Deep Learning with sparse application towards seagrass mapping. Conversely, OBIA has been a prominent solution within this field, with many studies leveraging in-situ data and multiscale segmentation to create habitat maps. This work demonstrates the utility of FCNNs in a semi-supervised setting to map seagrass and other coastal features from an optical drone survey conducted at Budle Bay, Northumberland, England. Semi-supervision is also an emerging field within Deep Learning that has practical benefits of achieving state of the art results using only subsets of labelled data. This is especially beneficial for remote sensing applications where in-situ data is an expensive commodity. For our results, we show that FCNNs have comparable performance with standard OBIA method used by ecologists, while also noting an increase in performance for mapping ecological features that are sparsely labelled across the study site.
Exploring Combined Influences of Seasonal East Atlantic (EA) and North Atlantic Oscillation (Nao) on the Temperature-Precipitation Relationship in the Iberian Peninsula
Authors: Rodrigo Fernando S.
Published: April 2021

The combined influence of the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) and the East Atlantic (EA) patterns on the covariability of temperatures and precipitation in 35 stations of the Iberian Peninsula during the period 1950-2019 is analysed in this work. Four EA-NAO composites were defined from teleconnection patterns positive and negative phases: EA+NAO+, EA+NAO-, EA-NAO+, and EA-NAO-. Daily data of maximum and minimum temperature were used to obtain seasonal means (TX, and TN, respectively), and the covariability of these variables with accumulated seasonal rainfall (R) was studied comparing results obtained for different NAO and EA composites. Main results indicate slight differences in the spatial coverage of correlation coefficients between R and temperature variables, except in spring when the generalized negative relationship between R and TX under EA+NAO+ and EA-NAO- disappears under EA-NAO+ and EA+NAO- composites. This result may be useful to interpret and discuss historical reconstructions of Iberian climate.
Ursolic and Oleanolic Acids: Plant Metabolites with Neuromodulatory Potential
Authors: Gudoityte Evelina , Arandarcikaite Odeta , Mazeikiene Ingrida , Bendokas Vidmantas , Liobikas Julius
Published: April 2021

Ursolic and oleanolic acids are secondary plant metabolites that are known to be involved in the plant defence system against water loss and pathogens. Nowadays these triterpenoids are also regarded as potential pharmaceutical compounds and there is mounting experimental data that either purified compounds or triterpenoid-enriched plant extracts exert various beneficial effects, including anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory and anticancer, on model systems of both human or animal origin. Some of those effects have been linked to the ability of ursolic and oleanolic acids to modulate intracellular antioxidant systems and also inflammation- and cell death-related pathways. Therefore, our aim was to review the current knowledge about the distribution of ursolic and oleanolic acids in plants, bioavailability and pharmacokinetic properties of these triterpenoids and their derivatives, and to discuss their neuromodulatory effects in vitro and in vivo.
Activity of Experimental Mouthwashes and Gels Containing DNA-RNA and Bioactive Molecules Against the Oxidative Stress of Oral Soft Tissues: The Importance of Formulations. a Bioreactor-Based Reconstituted Human Oral Epithelium Model
Authors: Ionescu Andrei Cristian , Vezzoli Elena , Conte Vincenzo , Sartori Patrizia , Procacci Patrizia , Brambilla Eugenio
Published: April 2021

Background: DNA-RNA compounds have shown promising protection against cell oxidative stress. This study aimed to assess the cytotoxicity, protective, or preventive effect of different experimental formulations on oral epithelia’s oxidative stress in vitro. Methods: Reconstituted human oral epithelia (RHOE) were grown air-lifted in a continuous-flow bioreactor. Mouthwash and gels containing DNA-RNA compounds and other bioactive molecules were tested on a model of oxidative stress generated by hydrogen peroxide treatment. Epithelia viability was evaluated using a biochemical MTT-based assay and confocal microscopy; structural and ultrastructural morphology was evaluated by light microscopy and TEM. Results: DNA-RNA showed non-cytotoxic activity and effectively protected against oxidative stress, but not in its prevention. Gel formulation did not express adequate activity compared to the mouthwash. Excipients played a fundamental role in enhancing or even decreasing the bioactive molecules’ effect. Conclusion: A mouthwash formulation with hydrolyzed DNA-RNA effectively protected against oxidative stress without additional enhancement by other bioactive molecules. Active compounds such as hyaluronic acid, β-Glucan, allantoin, bisabolol, ruscogenin, and essential oils showed a protective effect against oxidative stress, which was not synergistic with the one of DNA-RNA. Surfactant agents showed harmful activity against oral epithelia.
A QoS-Aware Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation Algorithm for Passive Optical Networks with Non-Zero Laser Tuning Time
Authors: Zehri Mohammad , Haastrup Adebanjo , Rincon David , Piney José Ramón , Sallent Sebastià , Bazzi Ali
Published: April 2021

Time- and Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (TWDM) increases the capacity of Passive Optical Networks by up to 40 Gbps by using several wavelengths (typically four). It introduces tunable transceivers into the Optical Network Units (ONUs) for switching from one wavelength to the other, thus addressing the ever-increasing bandwidth demands in residential broadband and mobile fronthaul networks based on Fiber to the Home (FTTH) technology. This adds complexity and sources of inefficiency, such as the laser tuning time (LTT) delay, which is often ignored when evaluating the performance of Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation (DBA) mechanisms. We present a novel DBA algorithm that dynamically handles the allocation of bandwidth and switches the ONUs’ laser from one wavelength to the other while taking LTT into consideration. To optimize the packet delay, we introduce a scheduling mechanism that follows the Longest Processing Time first (LPT) scheduling discipline, which is implemented over the Interleaved Polling with Adaptive Cycle Time (IPACT) DBA. We also provide quality of service (QoS) differentiation by introducing the Max-Min Weighted Fair Share Queuing principle (WFQ) into the algorithm. The performance of our algorithm is evaluated through simulations against the original IPACT algorithm, which we have extended to support multi-wavelengths. We obtain an improved performance of up to 73% and 33% reduction in queue delay in, respectively, IPACT and WFQ.
Current Methods of Health Education by Nurses and Its Impact on Hypertension Patients: A Literature Review
Authors: Israfil Israfil , Rumambo Pandin Moses Glorino
Published: April 2021

Hypertension is a chronic non-communicable disease which is one of the main causes of serious cardiovascular disease death in the community. The level of treatment and health control for hypertensive patients is still not optimal due to lack of information. Aim was to identify various current methods of health education by nurses and their impact on hypertensive patients. Method Literature review research. The literature was obtained from the Scopus, Sage and PubMed databases with the keywords "Intervention" OR "Methods" AND "Nursing" AND "Hypertension". There are seven literatures that are determined to meet the requirements of the inclusion criteria. Results found three types of health education methods performed by nurses: 1) direct health education methods; nurses meet and meet face to face with patients in the form of individual teaching or training, 2) indirect health education methods; nurses are not face-to-face but use telephone or mobile communication aids to convey information and send SMS about health, and use internet-based websites to convey health information, 3) combined health education methods; nurses face to face with patients and follow-up care is carried out by indirect health education methods. The impact of health education methods carried out by nurses on hypertensive patients is that the level of patient adherence increases in treatment, increased knowledge levels, better blood pressure control, healthy lifestyle practices, adherence to diet, improved quality of life, and positive nurse-patient feedback occurs. in fulfilling mutually agreed upon treatment appointments. Conclusion health education methods carried out by nurses have a very positive impact on disease management and prevention of risk factors for complications in hypertensive patients.
Combatendo o revisionismo: ensino de história da ditadura civil-militar brasileira enquanto disputa de narrativas
Authors: Nunes Fernando De Lima
Published: April 2021

O presente artigo tem por objetivo trazerao debate possibilidades de pensarsobre o ensino de história da DitaduraCivil-Militar na educação básica, enquantoum tema sensível, num contextode amplo revisionismo e negacionismo.Para isso, abordaremos os conceitos epráticas de revisionismo, negação e negacionismoe como isso afeta a memóriaconstruída sobre o período da DitaduraCivil-Militar no Brasil. Será debatidotambém como o conhecimento históricosobre o período ditatorial mais recenteda história brasileira é apreendidopela população, para além da sala de aula.Além disso, será apresentada uma experiênciado ensino de História sobremortos e desaparecidos políticos da DitaduraCivil-Militar a partir dos pressupostosteóricos e metodológicos da EmpatiaHistórica e seu entrecruzamentocom a construção de biografias.
“Que dívida? Eu nunca escravizei ninguém!”: escravidão, trauma cultural e consciência histórica
Authors: Costa Alex Andrade
Published: April 2021

Este artigo parte de duas reportagenssobre a fala do candidato Jair Bolsonaroem relação ao tráfico de escravos e ascotas raciais para analisar a formação eos impactos da consciência histórica navida das pessoas e qual o papel da escolae dos variados meios que divulgam informaçõeshistóricas nesse processo. Apartir do conceito de trauma cultural, oartigo estuda como a naturalização daescravidão e as informações históricasfalsas interferem na formação da identidadee na elaboração de políticas reparatórias.O artigo discute, ainda, como aescola e o ensino de História podematuar para fortalecer as memórias da comunidadenegra, respeitando o seu passadotraumático.
Sifat Campuran Herbisida Berbahan Aktif Bentazon dan MCPA Terhadap Gulma Daun Lebar, Teki dan Rumput
Authors: Umiyati Uum , Widayat Dedi , Riswandi Dani , Amalia Reza
Published: April 2021

Weed control using a single herbicide with same active ingredients can add the risk of weed resistance. Using mixed herbicides can increase the spectrum of weeds controlled, and inhibit weed resistance. Herbicide mixture with two or more types of active ingredients will show the interactions between one and another ingredient. These interactions could be synergistic, antagonistic, and additive. The research was to determine the response of mixed herbicide Bentazon, MCPA 460 g. L⁻¹ and their mixed characteristic. This experiment was conducted from June until August 2019 in the greenhouse at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Padjadjaran. The treatment consisted of three types of herbicides with six dose levels, namely a single herbicide of Bentazon 400 g. L⁻¹ and MCPA 60 g. L⁻¹ (4; 2; 1; 0.5; 0.25; 0 L.ha⁻¹), a mixed herbicide Bentazon MCPA 460 g.L⁻¹ (5; 2.5; 1.25; 0.625; 0.3215; 0 L.ha⁻¹) with four replications. The target weeds tested were Spenochlea zeylanica, Ludwigia hyssopifolia, Fimbristylis miliacea, and Cyperus iria was taken from the Ciparay area. Data were analysed by linear regression analysis and multiplicative survival model (MSM) method to determine the LD50 treatment and expectation. The result showed that compound herbicides of Bentazon and MCPA LD50 treatment (0,3857 g.ha⁻¹) had smaller value than LD50 expectation (0,6943 g.ha⁻¹) with a ecotoxicity value of 1.8 (> 1), so that the herbicide mixture was synergistic.
INTELECTUAL CAPITAL IN PUBLIC ZAKAH INSTITUTION ON ZAKAH MANAGEMENT
Authors: Haryanti Rina Herlina , Ansoriyah Faizatul
Published: April 2021

Indonesia is the biggest moslem country, it has chance to reduction poverty through zakah. One of the zakah intitution is BAZ (Public Zakah Intitution). The purpose in study is to know about intelectual capital in public zakah Institution. Intelectual capital is important in zakah management. It consist of human capital, structural capital and relational capital.Research methodology is empirically qualitative research. The result of this study show that intelectual capital is not maximized.  Although the level of employee education is high but still lower innovation and creativity still low. Bazda In Surakarta is the temporal institution in Ministry of Religion.
 
Keywords:Intellectual Capital, Pengelolaan Zakat
Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi untuk Pariwisata: Analisa Isi Laman Resmi Pariwisata Provinsi Kepulauan Riau
Authors: Budiarjo Budiarjo
Published: April 2021

The discovery of Information Communication Technology (ICT) has changed the way of human’s life. Application of ICT in the field of tourism has brought a drastic change among tourism businesses, tourists, and government. In marketing the tourist attraction, the present government no longer needs to spend money in organizing exhibitions, but using the website that is much cheaper. Riau Islands Province is the third provincial tourism destination in Indonesia after Bali and Jakarta. This province is using a website entitled Wonderful Kepri, http://Kepri.travel/ as a means of information and marketing of tourism destinations in its region. The purpose of this study is to describe the extent to which an official website benefits to the customers. This study applies content analysis method either on text or images on the website. The result of this study shows the website provides various menus, interesting and informative for travelers or anyone interested to visit the Riau Islands.