bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
COVID-19 Vaccine Perceptions Among Patients With Chronic Disease in a Large Gastroenterology and Hepatology Practice
Authors: Serper Marina , Reddy K. Rajender , Bewtra Meenakshi , Ahmad Nuzhat , Mehta Shivan J.
Published: April 2021

INTRODUCTION:

To assess beliefs about safety, effectiveness, and delivery of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine among chronic Gastroenterology and Hepatology patients at an academic health system.

METHODS:

We asked about vaccine beliefs, vaccine concerns, and preferred location to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

RESULTS:

A total of 1,215 patients responded (response rate: 37%). Most patients believed that vaccines are safe, effective, and that they would take the COVID-19 vaccine at a medical office or pharmacy. However, we identified important sociodemographic factors associated with vaccine hesitancy.

DISCUSSION:

Patients have high level of trust in the COVID-19 vaccine and are likely to follow their specialist physician recommendations.
‘We need to talk about Bona’: An autoethnographic account of fostering an unaccompanied asylum seeker
Authors: Daly Maura , Smith Mark
Published: April 2021

This article offers an account of the authors’ experiences as foster carers for an unaccompanied asylum seeker (and through him, supporting other asylum-seeking boys). We are both qualified and experienced social workers, now social work academics living and working in Scotland, whose practice is informed by socio-pedagogical perspectives. Our backgrounds have given us unique and finely grained insights into the daily care issues facing young asylum seekers set against a backdrop of global movement. We discuss the need to provide care that offers cultural safety; the centrality within this of recognising and seeking to understand religious beliefs and practices; the experiences of young people growing up in conditions of liminality, negotiating two very different cultures; the inadequacy of current social work responses; the importance of everyday care and relationships and the need for a curious and reflexive orientation from caregivers.
God, Time, and the Implicate Order Theory
Authors: Korpela Sampsa
Published: April 2021

In this article, the God’s relationship to time is viewed from the perspective of modern physics. The purpose is to examine new perspectives by introducing a theory of time that has been unexplored in contemporary theology. The paper begins with an analysis of the two competing views of God’s relationship to time: timelessness and temporality. They are reviewed from the perspective of the special theory of relativity. In contemporary theology, God’s timelessness is usually combined with the block universe theory, which is based on the concept of unchanging spacetime. God’s temporality is usually associated with presentism, which denies the concept of spacetime. This division reflects a central conflict in physics: the mainstream interpretation of the special theory of relativity treats time as unchanging spacetime, while quantum physics treats time as dynamic and flowing. To resolve this conflict between the ontologies of the special theory of relativity and quantum physics, the implicate order theory is introduced. The implicate order theory was developed by David Bohm (1917–1992), one of the most visionary physicists of the 20th century. After introducing the theory, it is applied to the context of God’s relationship to time. This produces interesting new opportunities for theological research.
Thermal, Functional Group and Microstructural Analysis of Fibrillated Composites Developed from Polystyrene and Plantain Stalk Wastes
Authors: Ighalo Joshua O. , Adeniyi Adewale George , Abdulkareem Sulyman A.
Published: April 2021

This study aims to examine the thermal, functional group and microstructural properties developed from polystyrene (as a matrix) and plantain stalk waste (as reinforcing material). The composite was developed by manual-mixing and hand-layup and cured at 25°C±2°C for 7 days. The composites were analyzed by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and scanning electron microscope with energy-dispersive spectroscopy. The maximum amount of heat flow for plainly cured polystyrene resin was 3.25 mW, and the maximum for the composites was 7.9 mW at 30 % plantain filler. Optimum specific heat capacity of the composite was achieved at 40 % filler loading. The peak specific capacity at 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 min at optimum filler loading (40 %) were 154, 308, 462, 616, and 770 J/Kg°C, respectively. FTIR analysis revealed that chemical interaction between the polymer resin and the biomass filler was confirmed. The microstructural analysis confirmed the poor interfacial bonding between the filler and resin. The composite shows good potential for use in mild to moderate temperature applications (25°C–125°C). Besides the advantage of materials development, this study has also been able to proffer a solution in biomass valorization and solid waste management.
Либеральная партия и кризис блоковой системы в Швеции
Authors: Plevako Natalia
Published: April 2021

Записка посвящена процессам, происходящим в Либеральной партии Швеции (Либералы), переживающей раскол из-за выбора стратегии после парламентских выборов 2022 года. В центре внутрипартийных обсуждений – возрождение блока буржуазных партий и определение места в нем. Политический вес блока без поддержки со стороны Шведских демократов недостаточен для победы над красно-зелеными. Раскол в партии Либералов и произошел, когда при голосовании о сотрудничестве с националистической партией победило большинство, выступающее «за». Новая стратегия Либералов может вызвать дальнейшее переформатирование партийно-политической структуры Швеции.
Successful long-term use of pioglitazone in Berardinelli–Seip lipodystrophy-associated diabetes
Authors: Chaves Carolina , Chaves Mariana , Anselmo João , César Rui
Published: April 2021

Berardinelli–Seip congenital lipodystrophy (BSCL) is a rare autosomal recessive disease, characterized by the absence of subcutaneous adipose tissue, leptin deficiency and severe metabolic complications, such as insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia. The most common mutation occurs in BCSL2 which encodes seipin, a protein involved in adipogenesis. We report a patient with BSCL who was diagnosed with diabetes at 11 years old. He was started on metformin 1000 mg twice daily, which lowered glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) to less than 7%. Four months later, HbA1c raised above 7.5%, indicating secondary failure to metformin. Therefore, we added the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPARG) agonist, pioglitazone. Since then and for the last 5 years his HbA1c has been within the normal range. These findings indicate that pioglitazone should be considered as a valid alternative in the treatment of diabetes in BSCL patients. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first specific report of successful long-term treatment with pioglitazone in a patient with BSCL.

Learning points

Berardinelli–Seip congenital lipodystrophy (BSCL) is a recessive genetic disorder associated with severe insulin resistance and early onset diabetes, usually around puberty. Failure of oral antidiabetic medication occurs within the first years of treatment in BSCL patients.

When failure to achieve metabolic control with metformin occurs, pioglitazone may be a safe option, lowering insulin resistance and improving both the metabolic control and lipodystrophic phenotype.

Herein we show that pioglitazone can be a safe and efficient alternative in the long-term treatment of BSCL patients with diabetes.
Carbapenems for the Treatment of Pneumonia: A literature review regarding resistance, risk factors, and mortality
Authors: Amalia Tania R. , Halimah Eli , Adrizain Riyadi , Khairinisa Miski A.
Published: April 2021

Carbapenem is one of antibiotic to treat respiratory infections such as pneumonia that frequently used in tertiary care facilities and started to create resistances. This study aims to review the resistance of carbapenems, assess the risk factors for resistance that leads to mortality, and the more effective antibiotic treatment options to overcome the resistance. Assessment of the use of carbapenems in pneumonia through previous studies were carried out by searching the articles in search engine databases in 2011 to 2021. Articles reporting carbapenems resistance, risk factors, and mortality were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Of 14 articles included in inclusion criteria, 4 studies reported the occurrence of resistance to gram-negative bacteria such as Acinetobacter aumanii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Klebsiella pneumoniae, and 10 articles reported risk factors and mortality. The risk factors for carbapenems resistance are the history of carbapenems use, duration of hospitalization, use of mechanical ventilation, high Simplified Acute Physiology Score (SAPS) scores, and high Acute Physiologic and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE). Carbapenems resistance causes mortality such as septic shock, high Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) scores, and elevated risk at > 60 years of age, female sex, and inappropriate choice of antibiotics. The results showed that imipenem has higher resistance than other carbapenems members, the risk factors for carbapenems resistance are dominated by a history of carbapenems use, mortality caused by high score SOFA, and colistin can be the current choice to overcome carbapenems resistance.
Access to Optimal Emergency Care for Children
Authors: Brown Kathleen M. , Ackerman Alice D. , Ruttan Timothy K. , Snow Sally K. ,   COMMITTEE ON PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE; AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS, PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE COMMITTEE; EMERGENCY NURSES ASSOCIATION, PEDIATRIC COMMITTEE, 2018–2019, Conners Gregory P. , Callahan James , Gross Toni , Joseph Madeline , Lee Lois , Mack Elizabeth , Marin Jennifer , Mazor Suzan , Paul Ronald , Timm Nathan , Dietrich Ann M. , Alade Kiyetta H. , Amato Christopher S. , Atanelov Zaza , Auerbach Marc , Barata Isabel A. , Benjamin Lee S. , Berg Kathleen T. , Chang Cindy , Chow Jessica , Chumpitazi Corrie E. , Claudius Ilene A. , Easter Joshua , Foster Ashley , Fox Sean M. , Gausche-Hill Marianne , Gerardi Michael J. , Goodloe Jeffrey M. , Heniff Melanie , Homme James (Jim) L. , Ishimine Paul T. , John Susan D. , Joseph Madeline M. , Lam Samuel Hiu-Fung , Lawson Simone L. , Lee Moon O. , Li Joyce , Lin Sophia D. , Martini Dyllon Ivy , Mellick Larry Bruce , Mendez Donna , Petrack Emory M. , Rice Lauren , Rose Emily A. , Saidinejad Mohsen , Santillanes Genevieve , Simpson Joelle N. , Sivasankar Shyam M. , Slubowski Daniel , Sorrentino Annalise , Stoner Michael J. , Sulton Carmen D. , Valente Jonathan H. , Vora Samreen , Wall Jessica J. , Wallin Dina , Walls Theresa A. , Waseem Muhammad , Woolridge Dale P. , Brandt Cam , Kult Krisi M. , Milici Justin J. , Nelson Nicholas A. , Redlo Michele A. , Curtis Cooper Maureen R. , Logee Katherine , Bryant Dixie Elizabeth , Cline Kristen
Published: April 2021

Every year, millions of pediatric patients seek emergency care. Significant barriers limit access to optimal emergency services for large numbers of children. The American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Emergency Physicians, and Emergency Nurses Association have a strong commitment to identifying these barriers, working to overcome them, and encouraging, through education and system changes, improved access to emergency care for all children.
Superficial Effects of Different Finishing and Polishing Systems on the Surface Roughness and Color Change of Resin-Based CAD/CAM Blocks
Authors: Aydın Numan , Karaoğlanoğlu Serpil , Oktay Elif Aybala , Ersöz Bilge
Published: April 2021

Objective: CAD/CAM blocks are widely used in dental restorations around the world. This study aimed to investigate the effects of different polishing and finishing systems on surface roughness and color change of resin-based CAD/CAM blocks. Material and Methods: In this study, material samples of 2×7×12mm were prepared. In three different experimental groups, surface polishing was carried out with one-step, two-step and multi-step polishing systems. The samples in one subgroup of each experimental group were polished with the diamond paste. Once the initial roughness and color values of the samples were measured using a profilometer and a spectrophotometer, the samples were immersed in coffee. Surface roughness and color change (∆E00) results were statistically analyzed using two-way variance analysis (ANOVA). Results: Finishing and polishing systems created significantly different levels of surface roughness on the hybrid ceramic block (Vita Enamic) but not on the composites block (Brilliant Crios, Grandio Blocs). While the two-step and multi-step finishing and polishing systems produced the lowest color change on hybrid ceramic blocks, one-step and two-step systems achieved this on composite blocks (p<0.05). In all test groups, the supplementary polishing performed after regular polishing procedures helped us reduce the surface roughness and color change on CAD/CAM blocks.  Conclusions: The findings obtained in this study suggest that one and two-step polishing systems are more suitable for resin-based composite CAD/CAM blocks; for hybrid ceramic CAD/CAM blocks, on the other hand, two and multi-step finishing and polishing systems seem to be more efficient concerning lower surface roughness and resistance to color changes.
Risk Perception, Self-Efficacy, Trust in Government, and the Moderating Role of Perceived Social Media Content During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Hassan Mohmmed Salah , Al Halbusi Hussam , Najem Ali , Razali Asbah , Abdel Fattah Fadi Abdel Muniem , Williams Kent A.
Published: April 2021

The public’s actions will likely have a significant effect on the course of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Human behavior is conditioned and shaped by information and people’s perceptions. This study investigated the impact of risk perception on trust in government and self-efficacy. It examined whether the use of social media helped people adopt preventive actions during the pandemic. To test this hypothesis, the researchers gathered data from 512 individuals (students and academics) based in Malaysia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our results suggested that risk perception had a significant effect on trust in government and self-efficacy. Moreover, these correlations were stronger when social media was used as a source for gathering information on COVID-19. In some cases, it even helped users avoid exposure to the virus. This study assessed the relationship between risk perception and the awareness gained from using social media during the pandemic and highlighted how social media usage influences trust in government and self-efficacy.
Influence of Self-Perception and Importance of Body Image on the Methods Implemented to Enhance the Physical Appearance
Authors: L V Mithunasri , Jadhav Anil
Published: April 2021

Physical appearance refers to the traits and features in our body and to how we look. The importance given to the looks and complexion is a major factor contributing the perception of one’s physical appearance. In the current scenario, there are many ways to enhance the overall physical appearance. This study aims to find whether the satisfaction gained on behalf of the physical appearance has any impact on the value given to body image and the steps taken to enhance it. In this regard, the research also proves whether the noteworthiness on the looks affects the methods that are used to improve the body image. Data was collected by the methods of purposive and convenience sampling from 462 people who live in Tamilnadu, which is one of the southern states of India. The Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) technique was used to analyse the data using Smart PLS version 3.0 software. The results showed that the techniques implemented to enhance the physical appearance is influenced by the perception of individuals on their look and the level of importance given by them to it. Also, it was ascertained that the self-satisfaction of persons with regard to appearance has a negative impact on the importance given by them to their body image.
Living in “Turbulence”
Authors: Edwards Jasmine Nicole
Published: April 2021

This paper explores a Black music therapist’s experience within Turbulence, a therapeutic performance piece developed by Black and brown creative arts therapists and theatre artists in the Greater New York City area. The author shares her own personal experiences and reactions as a participant, process actor, musician, and music therapist within this group process. An examination of the integration of music within the performance will also be shared, particularly in terms of how certain music traditions can be used to elevate the expression of those with identities that have been historically marginalized. Additionally, this paper explores how social identity-based affinity groups supported by a creative process can decrease feelings of isolation and bolster a sense of empowerment amongst BPOC-identifying creative arts therapists.
Complexity systems and middle-income trap: the long-term roots of Latin America underdevelopment
Authors: Cimini Fernanda , Britto Jorge , Ribeiro Leonardo Costa
Published: April 2021

Abstract Our intent is to reinterpret the concept of middle-income trap using the language of the complex system approach to refer to the unpredictability, non-linearity and the enormous range of possible behaviors of economic development in the long-term time series. By redefining the concept of trap in those terms, we propose to shed light on the institutional background of economic development. In order to advance our argument, we conduct a case study of Latin America, a region that has presented an unstable and non-linear economic trajectory across the 20th century. We argue that the combination between the colonial economic legacy and the political fragmentation amid the process of independence shaped the socio-economic structure and institutional capabilities for years to come, restricting the possibilities of overcoming underdevelopment.
Catching up, falling behind: the need to build upgrading coalitions for innovation and inclusive development in South Africa
Authors: Kruss Glenda
Published: April 2021

Abstract Through analysis of the South African case, a country stalled in a middle income trap, the paper aims to add to the literature on catch-up. It uses Albuquerque’s (2019) model of the vicious cycles arising from inequality and income concentration, together with the notion of ‘upgrading coalitions’ (Doner and Schneider 2016) required to challenge these vicious cycles, to analyse the persistence of lock-ins. It then analyses a global astronomy project, a ‘window of opportunity’ building on historically grown capabilities, promoted by ‘upgrading coalitions’ operating in the national interest. In contrast, it proposes a ‘detour’ to build domestic capabilities, driven by an upgrading coalition centred on local economic development and livelihoods in the informal economy. The paper aims to reinforce the evidence on how inequality is both a cause and consequence of a middle income trap, and open debate on how upgrading coalitions may be a critical strategy for breaking lock-ins.
Prohexadione-calcium on downy mildew and botrytis bunch rot epidemiology, and yield and technological and phenolic parameters of the Merlot vine cultivar in the highland region of southern Brazil
Authors: Reinehr Juliana , Bogo Amauri , Rufato Leo , Casa Ricardo Trezzi , Silva Fabio Nascimento , Kretzchmar Aike Aneliesse , Furini Giovani , Nerbass Francine Regianini
Published: April 2021

ABSTRACT: Prohexadione-calcium (ProCa) is a gibberellin biosynthesis inhibitor and the objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of ProCa on the downy mildew (DM) and Botrytis bunch rot (BBR) epidemiology, and the yield and technological and phenolic parameters of grape Merlot cultivar. Experiments were carried out in a commercial vineyard in São Joaquim Municipality/SC, Southern Brazil, during the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 growing seasons. ProCa was applied at four doses and three phenological stages: A) 0 g ha−1 (control); B) 1000 g ha−1 (inflorescence fully developed); C) 500 + 500 g ha−1 (inflorescence fully developeted and full flowering); D) 500 + 500 + 500 g ha−1 (inflorescence fully developed, full flowering, and berries pea-sized). DM and BBR incidence and severity were quantified weekly from the first symptom appearance until harvest, and their epidemiology was compared according to: a) the beginning of symptom appearance; b) the time to reach the maximum disease incidence and severity; c) the maximum value of disease incidence and severity; d) the area under the disease progress curve. In general, there were significant differences in the ProCa doses for all epidemiologic parameters of DM and BBR compared with the control plot; however, there was no significant difference among the ProCa doses. The principal epidemiological variables that differentiated the effect of ProCa on the DM and BBR control were the Smax and AUSDPC. Some yield and technological and phenolic parameters were negatively affected by different doses of ProCa, but it was still a good option for DM and BBR control in highland region of southern Brazil during the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 growing seasons.
Nellore cloned calf viability during the postnatal period
Authors: Santos Guilherme Gonçalves Fabretti , Cholfe Bruno Fornitano , Paiola Igor Augusto Andreta , Morelli Júnior João , Birgel Junior Eduardo Harry , Mendes Luiz Cláudio Nogueira , Luvizotto Maria Cecília Rui , Feitosa Francisco Leydson Formiga
Published: April 2021

ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the viability of Nellore cloned calves derived from somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) and compare their viability with animals of the same breed derived from in vitro fertilization (IVF). Thus, two groups were formed. Group I (GI) consisted of 10 calves derived from SCNT and group II (GII) consisted of 10 calves derived from IVF. The differences detected between the groups were in the physical examination of the respiratory tract in GI, which represented the most common clinical-pathological disturbances. The Apgar index score indicated that 80% of GI animals were depressed and all had pale mucous membranes. Thus, anemia was reported in GI. In GII, this started at 12 h of life and was probably caused by an iron deficiency. Moreover, total calcium and ionized calcium levels were higher in GI immediately after birth. These alterations probably resulted in a high incidence of mortality in GI, reaching 90% of the calves, whereas mortality was only 20% for the calves in GII. In conclusion, cloned calves, which were derived from SCNT, had physiological and metabolic alterations after delivery, leading to a higher mortality rate during the perinatal period.
A importância do conceito da radiação solar na educação básica: a percepção de alunos do ensino médio sobre a temática
Authors: Alves P. V. , Querino C. A. S. , Rizzuti B. F. , Vaz M. A. B. , Querino J. K. A. da S. , Pinho J. A. do N.
Published: April 2021

A exposição excessiva à radiação solar (RS) é o principal causador do câncer de pele. O objetivo desse trabalho foi investigar a percepção de estudantes do ensino médio sobre RS e suas implicações à saúde humana. Os dados foram coletados através de questionários e as respostas foram avaliadas por tabelas de frequências relativa, absoluta e percentual. Devido ao tamanho da amostra, utilizamos o teste de Fisher a 5% de significância (e hipótese alternativa bilateral) para correlacionar as respostas. Os alunos, independente de terem estudado ou não sobre RS não sabem definir RS e não têm percepção sobre os efeitos da RS à saúde humana. Este diagnóstico mostra, por um lado, a carência conceitual dos estudantes. Por outro, ele sugere também a ineficácia dos recursos didáticos convencionais e meios de informação acessíveis. Portanto, a inserção deste conceito na educação básica é primordial dada sua relevância social e por se tratar de um problema de saúde pública.
Eletroestimulação funcional associada à fonação em mulheres sem alterações vocais
Authors: Romansina Dinete , Simões-Zenari Marcia , Nemr Kátia
Published: April 2021

RESUMO Objetivo Verificar o efeito imediato da corrente elétrica excitomotora, denominada FES, na qualidade vocal e no tempo máximo de fonação (TMF), e possíveis desconfortos, em mulheres sem alteração vocal, com aplicação em intensidade máxima suportada (IMS) e associada à fonação. Método Estudo experimental com 20 mulheres adultas normofônicas. Elas emitiram a vogal /a/ sustentada e depois foi aplicada a FES durante emissão da mesma vogal. Foram cinco séries com três minutos de emissão cada, intercaladas com descanso passivo; o estímulo elétrico foi na IMS pela participante, ajustado por série. Antes e após as emissões as vozes foram gravadas e coletados os TMF e a intensidade dos estímulos. A qualidade vocal foi classificada por juízes. Foram comparados os dados pré e pós emissão/eletroestimulação em cada fase. A análise qualitativa foi realizada a partir de sintomas autorreferidos. Resultados Não houve diferença na qualidade vocal e nos TMF entre os momentos pré e pós nas duas fases. A diferença entre a IMS e a intensidade de percepção do estímulo foi maior na série 1 em relação à série 2. Houve aumento da IMS na série 5 em relação à série 1. Não foram relatados sintomas negativos imediatos ou em até 48 horas após os procedimentos. Conclusão A corrente FES em IMS, associada à fonação, não gerou mudança imediata na qualidade vocal, nos TMF ou desconfortos autorreferidos pelas mulheres sem alteração vocal, mesmo com aumento gradual do estímulo.
Türkçe Öğretiminde Eğitsel Oyun Kullanımı: Bir Meta-Tematik Analiz Çalışması
Authors: GENÇ ERSOY Berrin
Published: April 2021

Çalışmanın amacı eğitsel oyun kullanımın Türkçe öğretimine etkisini meta-tematik analiz çerçevesinde belirlemektir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda Google Scholar, Yükseköğretim Kurulu Tez Merkezi, Ulakbim TR Dizin, Web of Sience, Eric ve Proquest veri tabanlarından Türkçe öğretiminde eğitsel oyun konusunda gerçekleştirilmiş 13 nitel çalışma araştırmaya dahil edilmiştir. Araştırma bulguları “Türkçe dersinde eğitsel oyun tekniğinin kullanımı”, “öğretmen yeterliklerine etkisi, “öğrenci kazanımlarına etkisi” ve “öğretme-öğrenme sürecine etkisi” olarak temalaşmıştır. Araştırma sonuçları Türkçe öğretiminde eğitsel oyun kullanımının öğrenci kazanımlarına ve öğretme öğrenme sürecine olumlu etkilerinin olduğunu öğretmen, öğrenci ve veli boyutundan sunmaktadır. Ayrıca sonuçlar öğretmenlerin eğitsel oyun kullanımındaki yeterliklerinden ziyade teknik kullanımındaki yetersizliklerinin ön plana çıktığını göstermektedir. Araştırma sonunda eğitsel oyunların Türkçe öğretiminde kullanımına yönelik nitel veriye sahip araştırmalara gereksinim olduğu, eğitsel oyun tekniğinin etkileri üzerine özellikle dil becerileri bağlamında derinlemesine ve boylamsal araştırmalar gerçekleştirilmesi önerilmektedir.
Hacia el límite ético de la estrategia: poniendo la ética en el centro de las decisiones en la empresa
Authors:   ESERP Business & Law School, España, BARQUERO CABRERO Jose , GARRIDO MORALES Francisco ,   The Royal European Academy of Doctors, RAED, CANCELO SANMARTIN Mercedes
Published: April 2021

La ética ocupa un papel central tanto en la en las enseñanzas y expresiones tradicionales de las Escuelas de Pensamiento Estratégico milenarias, como en el ámbito empresarial aplicado a la realidad del Siglo XXI. Desde los fundamentos antropológicos (Melé y Cantón, 2015) se encontraría tanto arraigada en los “fundamentos antropológicos de la dirección de empresas”[1], como en las expresiones de anticipación, colaboración y creatividad (Garrido y Mintzberg, 2019) que “fundamentan la persistencia de los temas estratégicos través de la historia relatada”[2]. Sobre esto Cortina (2013) nos recuerda que las personas “pueden ser más o menos morales según determinados códigos, pero todas tienen alguna estatura moral”[3] lo que viene muy a cuenta cuando consideramos dos grandes Escuelas de Pensamiento Estratégico como lo son la Oriental y la Occidental, como cuando exploramos la esencia milenaria de la enseñanza estratégica y encontramos una coincidencia fundamental con la ética en “la búsqueda de la excelencia” (Melé, 2012). En ellas descansan las fuentes para aproximarnos a una pregunta tan importante como inadvertida: ¿es la ética el límite último de la estrategia?
Guía de transición ecosocial y principios éticos para nuestros medios
Authors:   Universidad Rey Juan Carlos de Madrid, González-de-Eusebio Javier
Published: April 2021

Las sociedades occidentales están inmersas en una crisis civilizatoria sin precedentes, fruto de imaginarios que han priorizado discursos que han silenciado o sencillamente menospreciado determinadas realidades sociales, generando además una incidencia casi irrecuperable en los ecosistemas naturales de los que el ser humano forma parte. Esta guía, de carácter eminentemente práctico, proporciona, de manera clara y concisa, las claves para favorecer nuevas narrativas sobre temas de debate fundamentales en toda sociedad del siglo XXI: transición ecosocial; discursos de odio; migraciones y minorías; y discapacidad. Obra de valor para todo profesional de la comunicación que apueste por recuperar una agenda informativa que verdaderamente acerque la realidad a la ciudadanía y sea partidario de una labor periodística que se esfuerza en entender e interpretar los hechos.
Comunicación alternativa para la transformación de los pueblos indígenas y el eslabón Proaño
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo, BRAVO MANCERO Julio , GALINDO ARRANZ Fermin ,   Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, LARREA NARANJO Carlos ,   Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo, RUALES PARREÑO Ramiro ,   Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo
Published: April 2021

Este artículo investiga y comprueba cómo Leonidas Proaño usó la comunicación alternativa orientada al cambio social de las comunidades indígenas de Ecuador en: acciones colectivas; difusión en medios tradicionales (escritos y hablados); educación popular; y, aplicación de métodos rigurosos de recogida de información. Se empleó una metodología mixta, cualitativa y cuantitativa, a través de la revisión documental, análisis crítico del discurso y entrevistas. Se observaron, entre 1938 y 1988, 2.482 contenidos de cinco medios impresos, 389 guiones del programa radiofónico Hoy y mañana, 72 discursos y, cuatro libros. De ellos, 1.295 documentos estuvieron vinculados con el objeto de estudio, en 327 ediciones de impresos, 85 emisiones radiales, 72 discursos y otros textos.
El spot de bien público: aproximación teórica y conceptual
Authors:   Universidad Central ", HERNÁNDEZ ALFONSO Eduardo ,   Marta Abreu",   de Las Villas Cuba, PAZ ENRIQUE Luis ,   Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas Cuba
Published: April 2021

El spot televisivo de bien público ha sido poco fundamentado desde la literatura científica publicada en cuanto a su estructura y funciones. Predominan las teorizaciones en torno al spot televisivo con enfoque comercial. Se planteó como objetivo del estudio fundamentar la estructura y funciones del spot de bien público. Para la obtención de resultados se emplearon métodos en los niveles teórico y empírico, fundamentalmente el análisis documental. El spot de bien público constituye un género televisivo enfocado en la publicidad social para persuadir y sensibilizar desde un soporte axiológico. Se estableció una clasificación para el spot de bien público: 1) spot de bien público informativo, 2) spot de bien público educativo, 3) spot de bien público emotivo.
Desafíos de la comunicación popular y comunitaria en Ecuador. La experiencia de ALER
Authors:   Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, VALLEJO MARURI Nicole
Published: April 2021

El inicio de la comunicación popular y comunitaria en el Ecuador, tuvo dos aristas importantes; se consolida como una estrategia alfabetizadora en la que, la educación, era la clave para el proceso evangelizador; y la otra postura, y la más controversial, es entender a la comunicación popular como un proceso organizativo, sindicalista y revolucionario. Varias son las figuras que representaron estos procesos, sin embargo, existen figuras institucionalizadas, icónicas que marcaron un precedente comunicacional por su interlocución con comunidades indígenas y amazónicas. La Asociación Latinoamericana de Educación Radiofónica (ALER) se consolidó como pieza fundamental para este acompañamiento, pues sus 48 años de trabajo les permitió posicionarse como una red de redes.
Repensando a ética jornalística tradicional: posicionamentos editoriais no jornalismo feminista brasileiro contemporâneo
Authors:   Universidade de Coimbra Portugal, GARCEZ Bibiana
Published: April 2021

Com o objetivo de compreender de que forma o jornalismo feminista se pode posicionar eticamente, este estudo analisou, através da análise textual (Fürsich, 2009, 2018), os posicionamentos editoriais de duas iniciativas jornalísticas brasileiras contemporâneas que trazem a ideia de equidade de gênero. Ainda que os textos analisados enunciem diferenças significativas nos seus posicionamentos, estes demonstram uma panóplia de abordagens possíveis que levam em conta as desigualdades de gênero e as intersecções das opressões, sem recair nas noções falhas da ética profissional da objetividade tradicional. Os resultados da análise mostram possibilidades de aproximação entre epistemologias feministas e a ética jornalística, nomeadamente com a ética do cuidado e a teoria do standpoint feminista.
Chasqui una alternativa de comunicación en Latonoamérica
Authors:   Ciespal, DÁVILA COBO Gissela
Published: April 2021

Para el Centro Internacional de Estudios Superiores de Comunicación para América Latina (CIESPAL), este número 146 de la Revista Latinoamericana de Comunicación Chasqui, dedicado a “Medios de comunicación alternativos y principios educativos para un nuevo mundo”, cobra particular importancia en al menos dos sentidos. El primero tiene que ver con la temporalidad, ya que se trata del primer monográfico del año en el que nos preparamos para celebrar los cincuenta años de la revista
Los restos de la memoria: sobre la emisión de La Guerra de los Mundos en Quito
Authors:   Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar - Ecuador, RODRIGO-MENDIZÁBAL Iván
Published: April 2021

El artículo analiza la memoria del acontecimiento de la emisión radial de La Guerra de los Mundos por Radio Quito en 1949. Toma como eje la novela de Leonardo Páez, Los que siembran el viento (1982), obra que se debe pensar como un archivo que nos ayuda a comprender los sucesos narrados por el propio creativo-comunicador, el cual además expone el libreto –aparentemente perdido–, por los cuales trata de redimirse del peso sociohistórico que supuso tal emisión. Se examina el libreto incluido en la novela, su narrativa, sus efectos y lo que hace inferir respecto a la vida social y política del momento. Por otro lado, se denota el comportamiento social quiteño y la falta de discernimiento frente a un programa de entretenimiento.
Modeling of formation ring sheet sample from aluminum alloy by elastic medium stamping
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation, Bobin Konstantin , Bobin Pavel ,   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation, Tolmachev Vitaliy ,   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation
Published: April 2021

The forming process in tank with elastic structure of ring sheet sample from aluminum alloy D16AM with flanges on internal and external sides was modulated. The numerical modulation by using the module “explicit dynamics” of the “ANSYS” software package was performed. The features of modeling the quasi static problem of forming a sheet part by using the elastic medium was described. The simulation results are compared with experimental data obtained in previous studies of the authors. The possibility of using the “explicit dynamics” module of the “ANSYS” software package for modeling the forming of sheet parts by an elastic medium has been confirmed. Calculations of the required press force for stamping ring sheet samples made of D16AM alloy with an elastic medium showed good convergence with experimental data.
Structural transformations of a neural network controller with a recurrent network type
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation, Voevoda Aleksander , Shipagin Victor ,   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation
Published: April 2021

The complexity of the objects of regulation, as well as the increase in the requirements for the productivity of the applied regulators, leads to the complexity of the applied neural network regulators. One of the complications is the appearance of feedback loops in the regulator. That is, the transition from direct distribution networks to re-current ones. One of the problems when using them is setting up weight coefficients using methods based on gradient calculation (for example, the error propagation method, the Levenberg-Marquardt method, etc.). It manifests itself in a suddenly "dis-appearing" or "exploding" gradient, which means that the learning process of the net-work stops. The purpose of this article is to develop proposals for solving some problems of con-figuring the weight coefficients of a recurrent neural network. As methods for achieving this goal, structural transformations of the architecture of a recurrent neural network are used to bring it to the form of a direct distribution net-work. At the same time, there is a slight increase in the complexity of its architecture. For networks of direct distribution methods based on the computation of the inverse gradient can be used without modification. In the future, it is planned to increase the performance of regulating the system with the help of a converted neuro-regulator, namely, to reduce the over-regulation of the system and, after some complications of the structure, use it to regulate a nonlinear object.
TEA-seq v3
Authors: Swanson Elliott , Graybuck Lucas , J Skene Peter
Published: April 2021

TEA-seq is a method for Transcriptomic, Epitope, and Accessibility measurement from thousands of single cells on the 10x Genomics Multiome platform. It generates scRNA-seq, scATAC-seq, and cell surface epitope (BioLegend TotalSeq) sequencing libraries linked by 10x cell barcodes for coordinated analysis. TEA-seq has been optimized for use with peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs).
High Throughput RNA Extraction and PCR Inhibitor Removal of Settled Solids for Wastewater Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 RNA v1
Authors: Topol Aaron
Published: April 2021

This process instruction describes the steps for purification of nucleic acids from wastewater solids and preparation for downstream quantitative analysis with Reverse Transcriptase droplet digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-ddPCR). Due to the large quantities of substances that have inhibitory effects on PCR in wastewater samples, a subsequent PCR inhibitor removal step is required after nucleic acid purification. Both steps of the process are carried out in a 96-well plate format. This method uses the dewatered solids generated using this protocol: High Throughput pre-analytical processing of wastewater settled solids for SARS-CoV-2 RNA analyses. RNA purification is carried out using a kit optimized for the purification of viral on for the Perkin Elmer Chemagic 360. Although only RNA is used in the downstream applications from this protocol, DNA is also eluted in this process. A crucial component of the purification kit are the magnetic particles coated with poly vinyl alcohol (M-PVA Magnetic Beads) which have a hydrophilic surface giving them an affinity for nucleic acids but not many other biological molecules. The workflow involves binding nucleic acids in a sample to the beads which are then transferred through a series of wash buffers to remove debris with a robotic head with magnetic rods. The OneStep PCR Inhibitor Removal Kits are PCR inhibitor clean up kits that contain all the components needed for efficient removal of contaminants that can inhibit downstream enzymatic reactions (e.g. PCR and RT) from DNA and RNA preparations. The column matrices in these PCR inhibitor clean up kits have been specifically designed for the efficient removal of polyphenolic compounds, humic/fulvic acids, tannins, melanin, etc. from the most impure DNA and RNA preparations. This process instruction applies to extraction of RNA from wastewater samples using the Chemagic™ Viral DNA/RNA 300 Kit H96 for the Perkin Elmer Chemagic 360 followed by PCR Inhibitor Removal with the Zymo OneStep-96 PCR Inhibitor Removal Kit.
Nucleic acid extraction -RNeasy PowerMicrobiome Kit (Qiagen) v3
Authors: Roguet Adélaïde , Feng Shuchen
Published: April 2021

Total nucleic extraction from wastewater using RNeasy PowerMicrobiome kit (qiagen)
THE FRENCH FOUNDATIONS OF HUTTON’S THEORY OF THE EARTH, PART ONE: HUTTON AS A STUDENT OF GUILLAUME-FRANÇOIS ROUELLE
Authors: TODD GREGORY F. W.
Published: April 2021

This contribution, in two parts, addresses a long-standing problem in the history of geology: Was the geological theory of James Hutton derived inductively from observations and scientific knowledge, or was it derived a priori as a speculative system? Hutton’s own writings do little to clarify the question, and the conflict in interpretations has remained at an impasse. This contribution proposes to resolve that conflict by focusing on the two years Hutton spent as a young man studying chemistry in Paris. I argue that Hutton studied with one of the great chemistry teachers of the eighteenth century, Guillaume-François Rouelle, and that Rouelle’s teachings provided the foundations of Hutton’s geological theory.

Part One of this contribution reviews Hutton’s early studies in chemistry, and presents evidence to show that Hutton continued his chemistry studies with Rouelle in Paris from 1747 to 1749. Part One describes as well the geological content of Rouelle’s lectures, as derived from notes taken by his students, with focus on Rouelle’s methodology, his ideas on the origins of coal and limestone, and his observations on erosion and river transport. This Part concludes that Rouelle should be regarded as an important figure in the history of geology, not only in the francophone tradition, but, through Hutton, in the anglophone tradition as well. A detailed analysis of the influence of Rouelle’s teachings on Hutton’s Theory of the Earth (1788), and the development of Hutton’s overall theory, is the subject of Part Two.
A SHORT HISTORY OF PALEONTOLOGY IN TURKEY, PART II: PALEONTOLOGY IN THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY
Authors: SARIGÜL VOLKAN
Published: April 2021

Succeeding a period of wars and political turmoil, the reassuring policies of the new regime of Turkey positively influenced all branches of science, including geology which provided a basis for the earliest studies in paleontology, as it had done in the former Ottoman Turkey. Although most of the specialists were still foreigners during the early years of the republic, the government of Turkey under the leadership of Atatürk, rapidly established modern institutions in order to train native earth scientists and engineers of all sorts. Turkish paleontologists began to replace their foreign colleagues by the 1940s; and female Turkish paleontologists became especially prominent not only in the universities but also in the national geological surveys and mapping, and in fossil fuel exploration. Subsequent to their separation from departments of natural sciences, teaching fundamentals of paleontology was taken on by geology departments which, by the 1960s, started to evolve into departments of geological engineering. As a result, most Turkish paleontologists are geologists and most of them specialized either in micropaleontology or paleobotany. In contrast, paleontology of late Cenozoic mammals is dominated by graduates of anthropology programs.
Comprehending Incomprehensible: Comparative Approach in Qualitative Psychological Studies of Religiosity
Authors: Bratus B.S. , Busygina N.P. , Krichevec A.N. , Nasibullov K.I.
Published: April 2021

The article presents an analysis of methodological problems in psychological studies of religiosity and offers a new comparative approach to qualitative research of religiosity as a component of human life. The authors demonstrate the possibility of combining ideas of religious philosophy (Christian and Islamic) with J. Lacan's psychoanalytic idea of a multidimensional subject in the psychological interpretation of biographical interviews of believers. The essence of the authors' approach to interpretation is repeated re-reading of the interview texts from the theological (close to the respondent's denomination), psychoanalytic and reflective positions, which provides methodological triangulation of qualitative analysis and creates opportunities for a richer understanding of the meanings of the stories. The analysis of two semi-structured interviews with Muslim and Orthodox women are presented. The authors discuss the possibilities of applying their methodological approach to the explorations of religious experience and the relationship between deep psychological and spiritual aspects of such experience.
Psychotherapy of a Relationship Break-Up in the Context of Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Authors: Znamenskaya I.I. , Travkova M.R. , Arutyunova K.R.
Published: April 2021

The paper is focused on ethical issues of making decisions about cryopreserved embryos in the context of relationship break-up in the framework of the embryo’s legal status and the church’s stand on the matter. All these issues can be viewed as part of a broader problem of intuitive and rational foundations for decision-making when facing difficult situations in life. On the one hand, the stressful context of the situation implies intuitive-driven decision-making; on the other hand, assisted reproductive technologies are largely counter-intuitive. We describe the peculiarities of family psychotherapy with mixed-agenda couples going through a divorce who have joint cryopreserved embryos but disagree on what to do with them. We introduce a protocol for psychotherapeutic work in the situation when one partner wishes to continue with the fertility treatment and have a child while the other partner is determined to utilize joint embryos as unwanted biological material. In addition, we discuss emotional and social complications that may arise (guilt, unfaithfulness of one of the partners, other losses, and grieving).
Aggression and Belief in a Just World Among Adolescents from Belarus and Ukraine: A Comparative Analysis
Authors: Larionow P. , Ageenkova E.K. , Smeyan V.S.
Published: April 2021

In connection with the spread of a culture of violence in modern society the problem of aggressive behavior of adolescents takes on new impetus. For a comprehensive consideration of this problem, one should take into account not only the intrapersonal and interpersonal aspects of the personality relations system, but also its relations with the world, which can be expressed in the two forms of the belief in a just world — general belief in a just world and personal belief in a just world. 70 Belarusian and 109 Ukrainian adolescents completed two questionnaires: the Buss–Perry Aggression Questionnaire and the Just World Scale by C. Dalbert. It was found that Belarusian adolescents are characterized by lower aggression compared to Ukrainian ones. The relationship between aggression and the two forms of belief in a just world (general and personal belief in a just world) is negative among Belarusians and Ukrainian adolescents. Belarusian and Ukrainian adolescents on average believe that the world is “rather fair”. This indicates a similar view of the world among adolescents in both cultures.