bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Probing Electrosynthetic Reactions with Furfural on Copper Surfaces
Authors: Li Junnan , Kornienko Nikolay
Published: March 2021

This work entails the integrated use of electrochemistry and operando Raman spectroscopy to probe the reduction of a biomass platform, furfural, to value-added chemicals on Cu electrodes. The results reveal key strutural differences of the Cu that dictate selectivity for furfural alcohol or 2-methylfuran.
Torsemide Analysis Using Derivative Spectrophotometric Methods
Authors: Noon AA Kamil  , Shaza W Shantier  , Elrasheed A Gadkariem
Published: March 2021

An accurate stability-indicating method has been developed for the analysis of Torsemide (TOR) in bulk and pharmaceutical dosage forms. The methods used the zero-order spectrum (0D) of TOR aqueous solution (measured at 285 nm) and the instrumentally differentiated first (1D) and second (2D) derivative spectra (measured at 311 nm and 282 nm, respectively). The effect of light, acid (HCL) and alkali (NaOH) on the stability of TOR were studied using the new methods. ICH guidelines were used to validate the new methods. Regression analysis of Beer's plots showed a good correlation coefficient not less than 0.998. These methods reported great inter-day and intra-day precision. Excipients interference was not detected due to the achievement of good recovery percentages (97.60 - 101.45 ± 2.7 %, n=3). Good assay results ranged from 99.0 ± 1.7% to 100.0 ± 2.5%; the developed methods obtained n=3. The 2D model proved its ability to be used as a stability indication method of TOR analysis. TOR was unstable in acids and bases with or without heating. Its degradation follows the first-order kinetics. However, its aqueous solution was proved to be stable under sunlight. The established methods demonstrated good precision, sensitivity and accuracy at 95% confidence level.
Development, Optimisation and Evaluation of Ketoprofen Lipospheres
Authors: Shubhra Rai  , Gopal Rai  , Ashish Budhrani
Published: March 2021

Lipospheres represent a novel type of fat-based encapsulation system produced for the topical drug delivery of bioactive compounds. The goal of this research work was to develop lipospheres, including ketoprofen applied for topical skin drug delivery. Ketoprofen lipospheres were formulated by melt emulsification method using stearic acid and Phospholipon® 90G. The lipospheres were analysed in terms of particle size and morphology, entrapment efficiency, Differential scanning calorimetry, In-vitro drug release, In-vivo (Anti-inflammatory activity). Outcomes of research revealed that particle size was found to be 9.66 µm and entrapment efficiency 86.21 ± 5.79 %. In-vivo, the study of ketoprofen loaded lipospheres formulation shows a higher plain formulation concentration in plasma (5.61 mg/mL). For dermis, ketoprofen retention was 27.02 ± 5.4 mg/mL for the lipospheres formulation, in contrast to that of the plain formulation group (10.05 ± 2.8 mg/mL). The anti-inflammatory effect of liposphere drug delivery systems was assessed by the xylene induced ear oedema technique and compared with marketed products. Finally, it seems that the liposphere drug delivery system possesses superior anti-inflammatory activity as compared to the marketed product gel consistencies. Liposphere may be capable of entrapping the medicament at very high levels and controlling its release over an extended period. Liposphere furnishes a proper size for topical delivery as well as is based on non-irritating and non-toxic lipids; it’s a better option for application on damaged or inflamed skin.
Percepción de los afrodescendientes e indígenas sobre inclusión y racismo en la televisión ecuatoriana
Authors: Estrella-Tutivén Ingrid Viviana
Published: March 2021

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo elaborar una propuesta comunicativa que contribuya a mejorar los comportamientos de la televisión nacional, respecto al tema de la inclusión e igualdad social, se tratará de analizar cómo la Ley Orgánica de Comunicación intenta que los mass media respeten los derechos de las minorías raciales conculcados por siglos. La investigación además aporta con la educación de las comunidades afroecuatorianas e indígenas, comunidades a las que va dirigida. Esta propuesta lo que ofrece es la inclusión de estas razas en espacios televisivos sin fomentar la discriminación ni el racismo y trata de buscar la unión de etnias y enseñar los sucesos del proceso de inclusión en la nación. A lo largo del estudio de este proyecto de titulación, el lector reconocerá de qué manera ha sido incluido gradualmente el afroecuatoriano y el indígena en el país, y cómo se forjó la historia de los comunicadores, periodistas o reporteros afros e indígenas en otras partes del mundo. Para realizar el presente estudio se tomó una muestra no probabilística por conveniencia compuesta por 15 personas indígenas, que trabajan en mercados de la ciudad de Guayaquil; y, 15 personas afrodescendientes, que viven en Guayaquil, por diferentes motivos. Ellos fueron encuestados con el fin de saber si perciben que en la televisión ecuatoriana discriminan a las personas de sus razas. Además, se les preguntó si la Ley Orgánica de Comunicación ha contribuido para que esta discriminación vaya disminuyendo progresivamente. Sus respuestas son valiosas aportaciones en la lucha contra la marginación social que sufren indígenas y afrodescendientes en el Ecuador.
Importancia del branding para consolidar el posicionamiento de una marca corporativa
Authors: Maza-Maza Ronald Leodan , Guaman-Guaman Benito Danilo , Benítez-Chávez Alexandra Margarita , Solis-Mairongo Gustavo
Published: March 2021

Este artículo realza la importancia del branding para consolidar el posicionamiento de una marca corporativa. El presente estudio fue aplicado a los usuarios del Consultorio Fisioterapéutico KAMB y a una muestra de habitantes cercanos a la entidad, con la finalidad de conocer los criterios de percepción que ellos tienen sobre la marca. La problemática consiste en que el consultorio tiene una identidad visual que se creó de manera empírica y bajo la presión de tener un nombre comercial, además hay un escaso profesionalismo en el manejo de la marca, puesto que su logotipo y estructura publicitaria no concibe la esencia de la empresa. Por ello, el objetivo general es analizar la importancia de la renovación de una marca corporativa para el Consultorio Fisioterapéutico KAMB de la ciudad de Manta, mediante el uso de recursos estratégicos de branding que permitirá proyectar su posicionamiento en el mercado.  Por esta razón se realizó una investigación de tipo cuantitativa, aplicando la técnica de la encuesta que estuvo divida en dos secciones; una para los pacientes y otra para los ciudadanos. Según los resultados arrojados por la investigación, existe un mínimo posicionamiento donde la gran mayoría de personas encuestadas, dicen no reconocer la marca, a más de ello, los usuarios y la población consideran contundentemente que esta debe pasar por un proceso de renovación, para que se diferencie de la competencia y al mismo tiempo se convierta en algo fresco, innovador, expresivo e interactivo, que tenga presencia, reconocimiento y estética visual, puesto que la actual no representa estas características. Es necesario que se plantee una estrategia de branding para proyectar, fortalecer y darle valor a la marca.
Vinculación con la sociedad en la formación militar de la carrera en Ciencias Aeronáuticas Militares
Authors: Quinga-Suárez César
Published: March 2021

Las actividades de vinculación con la sociedad y de acuerdo con la Ley Orgánica Reformatoria a la Ley Orgánica de Educación Superior 2018, en el que se establece el cumplimiento de la docencia, investigación e innovación y vinculación con la sociedad, la carrera en Ciencias Aeronáuticas Miliares desarrolla el proyecto de vinculación para el uso y manejo de las nuevas herramientas tecnológicas de la información y comunicación (NTIC), con el objetivo de establecer la prevención y seguridad infantil en el uso de redes sociales, en la población urbano marginal de la zona de planificación José Luis Tamayo, parroquia de Salinas, provincia de Santa Elena, en el que se encuentra la Escuela de Educación Básica ¨Francisco Huerta Rendón, con una capacidad de 700 estudiantes. De igual manera el proyecto se relaciona con la línea de investigación de la carrera de Seguridad y Defensa; conjuntamente con los objetivos del Plan Nacional Del Buen Vivir y los objetivos estratégicos que se encontraban vigentes en el 2016, con el propósito de usar las herramientas tecnológicas y mejorar la calidad del aprendizaje, brindando a los estudiantes la oportunidad de avanzar en las destrezas para el tratamiento de la información que se requiere en la formación académica. Finalmente el proyecto que se desarrollo tuvo impacto de manera directa en la población estudiantil y planta docente de la institución educativa, así como en el entorno familiar.
La producción agrícola de la paja toquilla en Ecuador, el flujo productivo artesanal y la formación de precios
Authors: Mederos-Machado María Caridad , Balmaseda-Espinosa Carlos Eloy , Suárez-Yagual Denisse Tatiana , Paula-Chica Maritza Gisella
Published: March 2021

La paja toquilla o Carludovica Palmata se cultiva en zonas montañosas como en la Costa y Oriente por ser zonas donde el clima es húmedo. Es una especie de palmera (de tejido fibroso), crece en forma silvestre en los bosques tropicales de las regiones Occidental y Oriente, y en zonas ubicadas a una altitud promedio de 100 a 180 metros. La diversidad de este cultivo no ha tenido expansión a otros lugares del país, por no poseer las características climáticas que este necesita.  La paja toquilla, juega un papel importante en la economía de diversos grupos o asociaciones establecidas a nivel nacional, constituyendo en una fuente de ingreso para cada una de las familias. El objetivo del presente artículo es realizar una caracterización socio-productiva de la producción de paja toquilla, especialmente el flujo productivo artesanal y análisis de los elementos que intervienen en la formación de los precios de esta materia prima usada en la confección del sombrero, patrimonio de la humanidad y otros productos de consumo. Mediante instrumentos de investigación como la encuesta, la observación y  la entrevista se puso llegar a conclusiones logrando establecer los nuevos diagramas de flujo de la producción artesanal  de la paja toquilla, así como la formación del precio.  En conclusiones, se obtiene un diagnóstico que permite tomar decisiones en la comuna.
Postnatal Support Services for Intended Parents: A Gap Analysis
Authors: Salera-Vieira Jean
Published: March 2021

Through discussion with a larger audience of perinatal professional colleagues and dissemination of the project findings, the expected outcomes of this DNP project include an increased awareness within the perinatal community of a
gap in postnatal support services for intended parents. Awareness of a gap in services will start the conversation among perinatal professionals regarding what services should be put into place to provide the appropriate supports.
On a national level, expected outcomes include awareness of the need for postnatal services for intended parents. Oral presentation of the findings and dissemination through publication is planned. The dissemination will describe the
gap in services and the plan for population specific postnatal support services, providing a platform for dialogue at the local and national level. Most importantly, the increase in awareness and design of appropriate services will help
intended parents on their transition to parenthood and potentially decrease the risk of difficulties with the transition, including potential postnatal depression.
Use Of E-Learning To The Effectiveness Of Students In Coronavirus Pandemic
Authors: Fiddin Fachroh , Bustami Bustami
Published: March 2021

Abstract. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of student learning in the coastal areas of the island of Sumatra at the time of the Covid-19 virus pandemic using e-learning. The respondent is an accounting student at the state Polytechnic in Bengkalis where almost all students live in the coastal areas of the island and differ from those in urban areas.

The variables examined the perception of benefits, perception of ease, and quality of service towards the use of e-learning and the effectiveness of student learning. The results showed a perception of benefits and quality of service impacting the use of e-learning and the effectiveness of student learning. While the perception of simplicity does not affect the use of e-learning and the effectiveness of student learning.

The results of research using track analysis show that variable perception of benefits and quality of service affects the effectiveness of learning through the use of e-learning as a mediation variable. While the variable perception of ease has no influence on the effectiveness of student learning through the use of e-learning as a mediation variable.
Analisis Struktur Nafkah dan Kecepatan Ekspansi Lahan Rumah Tangga Petani Kelapa Sawit
Authors: Putri Rachmi Wildan Aghnia Meutia , Dharmawan Arya Hadi
Published: March 2021

The expansion of oil palm plantations is an effort to improve peoples' welfare through land clearing. This expansion led to changes in household livelihood strategies around the plantation area. Various tactics and mechanism are conducted by a household to adapt to changes in order to maintain and improve their life. The expansion of forest areas into oil palm plantations leads to changes in livelihoods structures in all layers of the farm household. Widespread of palm oil plantations cause a shock to farm household. Shock is able to be faced by utilizing file livelihood assets (natural capital, human capital, social capital, physical capital, financial capital). The purpose of this paper is to identify the expansion of plantations occurring in farm households and to livelihood structure of farm households. The method used this research is a quantitative method supported by qualitative data. The result of this research shows that the higher economic level of a farmer household, the faster expansion of oil palm farmland. The palm oil on the farm sector contributes the most income of oil palm household.Key words: expansion plantations, livelihood strategy, livelihood structureABSTRAK Ekspansi perkebunan sawit merupakan upaya peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat melalui pembukaan lahan. Ekspansi ini menyebabkan perubahan strategi nafkah rumah tangga sekitar kawasan. Ekspansi kawasan hutan menjadi perkebunan kelapa sawit mengakibatkan perubahan struktur nafkah pada semua lapisan rumah tangga petani. Perkebunan kelapa sawit yang meluas menimbulkan kesulitan bagi rumah tangga petani. Kesulitan tersebut dihadapi oleh rumah tangga petani dengan cara memanfaatkan lima modal nafkah (modal alam, SDM, sosial, fisik dan finansial). Tujuan dari penulisan ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi ekspansi perkebunan yang terjadi pada rumah tangga petani sawit dan menganalisis struktur nafkah rumah tangga petani sawit. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kuantitatif yang didukung oleh data kualitatif. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah semakin tinggi lapisan ekonomi rumah tangga petani sawit, maka semakin cepat ekspansi lahan yang dilakukan. Sektor on farm kelapa sawit menyumbang pendapatan paling tinggi pada struktur pendapatan rumah tangga petani kelapa sawit.Kata Kunci : ekspansi perkebunan, strategi nafkah, struktur nafkah
Orienti migranti: tra letteratura e traduzione
Authors: Haroutyunian Sona , Miccoli Dario
Published: March 2021

Come definire la letteratura della migrazione? Attraverso una serie di casi di studio che vanno dalla Turchia alla Cina, passando per l’Armenia e l’Iran, Orienti migranti: tra letteratura e traduzione analizza ‘zone di contatto’ a metà tra più lingue e paesi, allo scopo di delineare un modello di letteratura al contempo locale e globale e che considera il migrante un tropo ricorrente della contemporaneità. Il volume è così l’occasione per intraprendere un viaggio dell’immaginazione verso est, verso un altrove linguistico e letterario che – in fin dei conti – non è poi così lontano.
The Transnational Order of qing 情 (Feelings)
Corruption Cases in Qiu Xiaolong’s A Case of Two Cities
Authors: Pirazzoli Melinda
Published: March 2021

This study will discuss Qiu Xiaolong’s ambivalent, yet powerful response to what Shu-Mei Shih defines as “suturing calls of Chineseness from China” (Shih 2011, 710). The first section of the study will concentrate on what one may define as Qiu’s ‘aesthetics of crime’ as well as his scathing critique to the contemporary Chinese society, “corrupt throughout” (Qiu 2006, 15). The second part will focus instead on Qiu’s homage to traditional Chinese culture. In particular, it will underscore his attempts to create what one may define a ‘trans-national narrative of qing’. Such an analysis will lead us to conclude that Qiu Xiaolong’s narratives are built in order to convey that “globalization straddles the negative pole of alien and the positive pole of English, reshuffling world population, concepts, and goods and services like iron filings” (Ma 2014, xi).
Genç Erişkinlerde Videonistagmografi ile Yapılan Okülomotor Test Sonuçlarının İncelenmesi
Authors: TEKİN DAL Bilgehan , GÖKSU Nebil , GÖKDOĞAN Çağıl , KEMALOĞLU Yusuf Kemal
Published: March 2021

Amaç: Videonistagmografi (VNG), vestibüler sistemi değerlendiren önemli bir laboratuvar testidir. VNG; okülomotor testler, gaze stabilizasyon testleri, pozisyonel testler ve kalorik alt testlerinden oluşur. Okülomotor testler (sakkad, pursuit ve optokinetik testler), santral vestibüler sistemi değerlendirir. Bu çalışma, genç erişkin bireylerin videonistagmografi (VNG) cihazı ile yapılan okülomotor test sonuçlarını incelemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu makalede, 18-35 yaş aralığında, normal sınırlarda işitme eşiklerine sahip, vestibüler problemi olmayan, 25 genç erişkin bireyin (12 erkek 13 kadın) okülomotor değerlendirme sonuçları analiz edilmiştir. Sonuçlar: Çalışmada, VNG okülomotor testlerinin sağlıklı genç erişkinlere ait normatif değerleri sunulmuştur. Tartışma: Klinisyenlerin videonistagmografik okülomotor testlerin sonuçlarını yorumlamada kullanabilecekleri referans değerler belirlenmiştir.
Sekolahku bukan pilihanku
Authors: Nugraha Aditya Dedy
Published: March 2021

Sistem zonasi dirancang Kementerian Pendidikan agar penerimaan siswa didik baru merata, lebih terbuka, mengurangi diskriminasi dan meningkatkan kemudahan akses bagi semua siswa. Mekanisme yang telah dilaksanakan sejak 2017 ini, setiap tahun selalu menjadi sorotan. Pelaksanaan baik maupun secara daring maupun luring memunculkan celah kekhawatiran dan ketidakpuasan terhadap sistem penerimaan yang ada. Tidak jarang siswa yang berprestasi tidak bisa diterima di sekolah pilihannya akibat dampak sistem ini. Perasaan kecewa, sedih dan permasalahan psikologis yang dialami siswa akibat gagal masuk sekolah impiannya sering kali kurang mendapat penangan dari sekolah ataupun dinas terkait. Tujuan dari penelitian ini guna mengungkap bagaimana dinamika psikologis dan proses penerimaan diri (self acceptance) siswa yang belum berhasil masuk sekolah impiannya.  Pengumpulan data menggunakan metode  wawancara secara mendalam (indepth interview) terhadap subjek utama penelitian yaitu dua orang siswa serta beberapa significant others yang dapat memperkaya data penelitian. Analisis data menggunakan metode analisis isi didalam pendekatan kualitatif. Hasilnya menujukkan bahwa proses penerimaan diri pada siswa ini, membutuhkan dukungan dari orang tua dan teman sebaya. Peneliti berharap agar peneliti selanjutnya untuk memperluas ranah penelitian sampai dengan pengaruhnya terhadap prestasi belajar siswa tersebut.Kata kunci ; Penerimaan diri, zonasi, psikologi, pendidikan
Intervensi behavioral berbasis sekolah pada anak selective mutism: Penerapan stimulus fading dan prompting
Authors: Widyastuti Fitriana
Published: March 2021

Abstract. Children with selective mutism have persistent failure to speak in certain social situations that expect them to speak. It is can affect academic performance, social relations, and lead to the development of more serious psychological disorders. Based on these conditions, necessary to reduce the symptoms of selective mutism with an intervention program. This study used a behavioral intervention with fading and prompting in a school setting. This intervention involves the collaboration of teachers and parents. The study was conducted with a single case experimental study on subjects aged 4 years who were indicated selective mutism symptoms. An observation, interviews, and the Selective Mutism Questionnaire (SMQ) used as diagnostic and examination tools. The results showed that the provision of intervention with fading and prompting stimulus techniques had a significant effect on increasing speaking and social interaction of selective mutism child.Key words: selective mutism, stimulus fading, prompting, selective mutism, parents-school collaboration
KESENIAN KARAWITAN DALAM DIMENSI PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DI SEKOLAH DASAR INKLUSI
Authors: Arief Ardian , Fitriani Ana
Published: March 2021

The research descriptive aims to describe the implementation of character education through musical extracurricular activities in inclusive education schools in SD Siluk. The subjects of this study were the school principal, musical teacher, class teacher, special assistant teacher, and students. Data collection techniques using interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis techniques used are descriptive qualitative analysis with data analysis models according to Miller and Huberman. The result showed the 1) the implementation of character education through musical extracurricular activities at SD Siluk by shaking hands, picking up instruments in the box. Pray before & after the activity, students adhere to ethics in music. The use of lectures, questions, and answers, and practice methods. Provide exemplary & personal approach to students. Train to your confidence by taking part in the competition & performing arts. Clean up of gamelan and restore the instrument. 2) the dimensions of the development of inclusive education in karawitan include the dimensions of culture, policy, and practice. 3) character values formed are responsibility, love the motherland, appreciate achievement, cooperation, confidence. 4) Supporting factors are community leaders who have gamelan, using technology that supports musical activities, karawitan space is quitter extensive.
PENGGUNAAN BAHAN AJAR BERBASIS HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKLILLS (HOTS) DALAM MATA KULIAH PENGEMBANGANAN PEMBELAJARAN IPA SD
Authors: Utaminingsih Retno , Rahayu Ayu
Published: March 2021

Guidelines for organizing learning in tertiary institutions in online courses are developed based on learning process planning documents, one of which uses teaching materials. Good teaching materials are teaching materials that meet qualification standards. Teaching materials have an important position in learning and have an effective influence on increasing student activity and learning outcomes in the lecture process. Because learning in tertiary institutions should be able to involve students in higher-order thinking activities, it is better if in the lecture process in higher education learning materials used are HOTS (Higher order thinking skills) based teaching materials so that in their activities they can involve students to be involved. in higher-order thinking activities.
IMPLEMENTASI AJARAN ASAH ASIH ASUH PADA PEMBELAJARAN DARING MATA KULIAH KARAWITAN DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 DITINJAU DARI AJARAN TAMANSISWA
Authors: Setyawan Arya Dani , Masjid Akbar Al , Trisharsiwi Trisharsiwi
Published: March 2021

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has almost affected all human activities in this world, one of which is the field of education. Various strategies in fulfilling education are implemented through an online system according to the health protocol recommended by the government. The strengths and weaknesses of the implementation of education using this online system are dynamic in itself for both tutors and students. This study aims to review how the process of implementing education using an online system. As researchers and practitioners of education, the implementation of learning with this online system has its challenges because it cannot meet face to face directly but the material presented must be understood by students. Tamansiswa in this case still inherits the teachings of Ki Hadjar Dewantara which in its implementation are very useful in online learning needs. The method of honing, loving, fostering in the implementation of learning is expected to be an effective strategy for the implementation of learning. This study uses a descriptive qualitative research approach so that researchers can describe and answer problems of a current phenomenon or event. Regarding the implementation of learning with an online system, the researcher uses one of the concepts of Ki Hadjar Dewantara's teachings, namely sharpening, compassion, fostering in single variables as well as correlation and/or comparison of various variables. It can be understood that the descriptive research method is a method used to tell the situation in the field supported by facts obtained by observing and examining in-depth to find understanding and the truth of the data.
PENGARUH LATAR BELAKANG TINGKAT PENDIDIKAN ORANGTUA TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM PADA SISWA KELAS III SDN SAMBIREJO 01 KOTA SEMARANG
Authors: Mila Febriana Jamiatul , Baedowi Sunan , Mudzanatun Mudzanatun
Published: March 2021

Parents as the main educators for their children must have extensive experience and insight to produce the next generation of quality and good morals. The high level of parental education will affect parenting styles, insights, and ways of educating children which will influence in providing guidance and direction to achieve a future with good learning outcomes. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the background level of parental education on the learning outcomes of Islamic Religious Education in grade III B SD Negeri Sambirejo 01 Semarang City. This type of research is a quantitative study using the Ex-Post facto type with a survey research design. The samples taken were 34 students of class III B SD Negeri Sambirejo 01 Semarang City. The data in this study were obtained through questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that the background level of parental education has a positive correlation with the learning outcomes of Islamic Religious Education as evidenced by the product-moment hypothesis test analysis. The analytical method used is a simple linear regression with the result of tcount 9.384 with a significanceof 0.000 <0.05. This result shows that tcount is significant so that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted, which means "There is a significant influence between the background of the level of parental education on the learning outcomes of Islamic Education for grade III B students of SDN Sambirejo 01 Semarang City for the 2018/2019 academic year". With the coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.740 = 74% and the remaining 26% is influenced by other factors.
A Case of Successful Treatment of Iatrogenic Superficial Cervical Plexus Neuropathy Following Upper Extremity Surgery with Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block
Authors: Holmen Ian
Published: March 2021

Objectives

To describe the successful treatment for iatrogenic superficial cervical plexus neuropathy following brachial plexus block, which is a rare complication of this procedure.

Case Report

We present a case report of a 67-year-old male who underwent a surgical excision of gouty tophi of the thumb and index finger with brachial plexus block for postoperative pain control. He had no prior history of chronic headaches or facial neuropathic pain. Thirty-six hours following surgery the patient experienced burning pain in his occiput, jaw, ear, and proximal shoulder. The patient was diagnosed with iatrogenic superficial cervical plexus neuropathy, which proved refractory to oral methylprednisolone and neuropathic medications. A superficial cervical plexus injection with bupivacaine and dexamethasone resulted in an 80% resolution of pain for over 6 months.

Conclusion

Superficial cervical plexus injury may occur following interscalene brachial plexus nerve block. Superficial cervical plexus block may provide early effective treatment for neuropathy refractory to conservative measures.
HİLELİ FİNANSAL RAPORLAMA KAPSAMINDA GELİR YARATICI / GİDER AZALTICI FAALİYETLERİN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: ERDOGAN Murat , ORUÇ ERDOĞAN Eda
Published: March 2021

Son dönemlerde finansal skandallar ve finansal krizlerle birlikte ortaya çıkan ve mesleki hile türlerinden biri olan finansal tablo hileleri tüm paydaşlar gibi özellikle finans aktörlerini de yakından ilgilendirmektedir. Finansal tablo hileleri yapılış amacına göre farklılık göstermektedir. Hileyi gerçekleştiren kişilerin amacı işletme performansını yüksek göstermek ise işletmenin karlılığı, gelirleri veya varlıkları olduğundan yüksek ve/veya işletme gider veya zararları olduğundan düşük; hileyi gerçekleştiren kişilerin amacı vergiden kaçınmak ve/veya daha az kar payı dağıtmak şeklinde ise tam tersi uygulamalar yoluna gidilecek ve bu kapsamda gerçeğe uygun olmayan bir raporlama yapılacaktır. Bu açıdan ele alındığında finansal tablolar finans piyasalarında yer alan tüm finans aktörleri için diğer bir ifade ile yatırımcılar, tedarikçiler, alacaklılar ve diğer tüm paydaşlar için karar verme süreçlerinde yol gösterici niteliktedir. Dolayısıyla tüm paydaşlar açısından işletmeleri doğru ve gerçekçi finansal tablolar üzerinden değerlendirmek önem taşımaktadır. Bu çalışma da Antalya’da faaliyet gösteren bir işletmenin belirlenen varsayımlar temelinde hileli ve/veya hatalı finansal raporlama uygulamaları sonucunda oluşturulmuş finansal tabloları ve muhasebe kayıtları ile hile ve/veya hatadan arındırılmış finansal tablolarında yer alan mali kalemlerin karşılaştırma analiz ile değerlendirmesi yapılmıştır.
The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism practical guideline: Clinical nutrition in liver disease
Authors: Bischoff S. C. , Bernal W. , Dasarathy S. , Merli M. , Plank L. D. , Schütz T. , Plauth M. , Skrypnyk I. , Shvets O.
Published: March 2021

The Practical guideline is based on the current scientific ESPEN guideline on Clinical Nutrition in Liver Disease (Plauth M., Bernal W., Dasarathy S., Merli M., Plank L. D., Schütz T., Bischoff S. C. ESPEN guideline on clinical nutrition in liver disease // Clin Nutr. — 2019. — 38. — Р. 485—521). It has been shortened and transformed into flow charts for easier use in clinical practice.

The guideline is dedicated to all professionals including physicians, dieticians, nutritionists and nurses working with patients with chronic liver disease. A total of 103 statements and recommendations are presented with short commentaries for the nutritional and metabolic management of patients with (i) acute liver failure, (ii) alcoholic steatohepatitis, (iii) non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, (iv) liver cirrhosis, and (v) liver surgery/transplantation. The disease-related recommendations are preceded by general recommendations on the diagnostics of nutritional status in liver patients and on liver complications associated with medical nutrition. This practical guideline gives guidance to health care providers involved in the management of liver disease to offer optimal nutritional care.
The mystery of Gogol’s death
Authors: Gubergrits N. B. , Borodiy K. M. , Lukashevich G. M. , Byelyayeva N. V. , Klochkov A. Ye.
Published: March 2021

The circumstances of the illness and death of the great writer Nikolai Vasilyevich Gogol are surrounded with riddles and mysticism. Gogol’s abdominal pain disturbed him throughout his life. He was referring to doctors with complaints of breakdown and pain in different parts of his abdomen. Doctors made assumptions of «catarrh of the intestines», which turned into «typhus», the unfavorable course of gastroenteritis and «indigestion» complicated by «inflammation». The writer himself believed that he had an incurable disease, calling it «the devil sitting in his belly». In his last days, Gogol refused food, water and communication, weakened to the limit both morally and physically. One of the doctors found only «catarrh of the intestines», another one diagnosed inanitione ex gastroenteritis (?). The invited doctors noted the state of extreme exhaustion in the absence of fever and any somatic disease. The consilium offered various medical manipulations — from bloodletting to hypnosis and forced feeding. However, leeches, dousing with cold water, mustard plasters, mercury preparation etc. didn’t help him. He lost consciousness and stopped breathing by morning. An autopsy was not performed, that’s why various hypotheses about his death appeared. Gogol’s death is shrouded in myths that the grave was opened twice; that his skull was removed from the coffin during the second burial; that the body in the coffin was in a half‑bent position, etc. The reason for the popular hypothesis of lethargic sleep was Gogol’s testament, in which he asked to bury him only after the appearance of obvious signs of decay. However, the lethargic sleep of the great writer was impossible, at least because of the technology for making the death mask. Many doctors were inclined to consider Gogol’s complaints as a manifestation of hypochondria. However, the renowned oncologist surgeon P. A. Herzen concluded by describing the symptoms of the disease: the writer died of pancreatic cancer. This explains Gogol’s sharp weight loss («the spine was palpated through the stomach») and a complete rejection of food due to the inability to swallow even a small piece. Severe cachexia is typical for patients with pancreatic cancer. Contemporary medical experts held several analytical meetings and drew conclusion that Gogol’s progressive disease with possible development of pancreatic cancer proceeded from pancreatitis.
Advocacia na Era Digital: Uma análise sobre possíveis impactos práticos e jurídicos das novas tecnologias na dinâmica da advocacia privada
Authors: Farias Pedro Lima Gondim de , Barros Marcus Aurélio de Freitas
Published: March 2021

This work aims to analyze the possible practical and legal repercussions of the implementation of technologies characteristic of the digital age in the dynamics of advocacy. Considering the increasing influence that scientific advances have exercised not only in human life, but especially in the ways of working and in the models of the professions, the objective was to prospectively investigate the transformations of this context in advocacy. In order to improve the understanding of the research, three common sectors-activities were separated between the more traditional advocacy: manual labor; systems and departments, highlighting the most recurring bottlenecks. Ahead, there were also three technologies highlighted in the technological revolution, which were: artificial intelligence; automation of legal documents and big data. In the meantime, possible resistance factors between law and technology were also discussed. Finally, through a bibliographic and exploratory methodological process, the research explored possible consequences of the direct insertion of these new technologies in each specific sector of traditional law, considering the functionalities and the problems that would be solved. Thus, there were several repercussions, both practical and legal, including the financial, methodological, strategic and organizational logistics of the offices, among which were mentioned: gain of time; fees. internal costs; data-based procedural strategy, and more. Still, in addition to the realization of the high probability of changes in the lawyer's practice, there was a need to seek solutions that really connect the law to innovations in this new scenario, with emphasis on the contracting of services offered by lawtechs.
Relato de uma experiência acadêmica: O "eu" professor-pesquisador - Vol III
Authors: Honorato Hercules Guimarães
Published: March 2021

This study aims to present the plurality of the teacher’s perception, which emerges from the actions taken to minimize the difficulties that come up in remote education. Its relevance is found in the actions and reactions of those involved, and make up possibilities for generating public policies that motivate and foster quality education. The following research question guided this work: What lessons could be learned by those involved in their teaching practice after schools reopen? An exploratory research was carried out, by choosing the methodological approach of qualitative research. Data collection was performed using an online questionnaire, directed to teachers who worked in the classroom and started working in remote education. Sharing knowledge is complex and demands a variety of actions, interventions, processes that, however sophisticated the technology used, it certainly does not allow to develop all the strategies that the teacher uses in the classroom. Technologies help with physical distance. But we believe the exchange that happens naturally between teacher and student, and between student and student, exists only when everyone is in the same physical environment, under the same physical and human conditions, especially in basic education. The lessons learned: (i) improve our training or post-training with the introduction of disciplines related to digital and technological means; (ii) understand that remote education is a possibility to be applied in our teaching practice; (iii) include viable teaching, learning and assessment alternatives in the Political Pedagogical Project; (iv) at parent-teacher conferences or class meetings, seek to collect all possible observations, both positive and negative. We need to considerate new routes, minimize the questions that arise during practice, in order to adapt to the new technological strategies of the art of teaching.
English Learner Labeling: How English Learner Classification in Kindergarten Shapes Teacher Perceptions of Student Skills and the Moderating Role of Bilingual Instructional Settings
Authors: Umansky Ilana M. , Dumont Hanna
Published: March 2021

Prior research has shown that English learner (EL) classification is consequential for students; however, less is known about how EL classification affects student outcomes. In this study, we examine one hypothesized mechanism: teacher perceptions. Using a national data set (Early Childhood Longitudinal Study—Kindergarten Cohort of 2010–2011 or ECLS-K:2011), we use coarsened exact matching to estimate the effect of kindergarten EL status on teachers’ perceptions of students’ academic skills. We further explore whether that impact is moderated by instructional setting (bilingual vs. English immersion). We find evidence that EL classification results in lower teacher perceptions. This impact is, however, moderated by bilingual environments. In bilingual classrooms, we do not find evidence that EL classification results in diminished perceptions. This study adds to research on teacher perceptions and the effects of EL classification.
Modernization of monitoring system of tir pressure for forest and agricultural machines
Authors:   Arctic State Agrotechnological University, Yakutsk, 677007, Russian Federation, Grigoryev I. V. , Kunitskaya O. A. ,   Arctic State Agrotechnological University, Yakutsk, 677007, Russian Federation, Lanskikh Yu. V. ,   Vyatka State University, Kirov, 610000, Russian Federation, Sandakov S. Yu. ,   Vyatka State University, Kirov, 610000, Russian Federation, Prosuzhikh A. A. ,   Ukhta State Technical University, Ukhta, 169300, Komi Republic, Russian Federation, Rudov S. E. ,   Marshal of the Soviet Union S. M. Budyonny Мilitary Academy of Сommunications, Saint Petersburg, 194064, Russian Federation
Published: March 2021

Technical solutions that can be implemented to increase mileage of tires up to 35%, eliminate the emergency of tires of forest and agricultural machines, reduce fuel consumption, increase cross-country ability and stability of machines, reduce damage of soil of cutting areas are discussed. These innovative methods for management of durability of tires are already widely used abroad, in leading transport companies in Russia, at large agricultural enterprises, but are still not known in the logging industry. The main competitive advantages of these technical solutions are simplicity of the construction, installation and operation, as well as low cost. As a result of the analysis of the existing tire pressure monitoring systems, the authors suggest the principle of improving the construction, which increases its reliability and reduces the cost.
The Value of Innovation in Tobacco Processing Products: An Evidence from Bandung E-Cigarette Industry
Authors: Izzani Kanniya Maghfira , Hermawan Daniel
Published: March 2021

This research analyzed Tobacco Processing Products (HPTL) industry and its value of innovation using dimensions of innovation approach. We used qualitative method with interviews, documentation, and observation as the data collection techniques. Later on, we employed several business strategy tools: IFE, EFE, CPM, SFAS, SWOT, SPACE, IE, Grand Strategy, and QSPM. We found out that innovation strategy for tobacco processing products lied on the product innovation, especially in the taste of liquid vape products. Furthermore, by investing in the process innovation, especially in equipment and supplies, is key to develop sustainable product innovation.
Analysis of HR Competence and Skeptics on Regional Financial Performance through Quality Audit in Mamuju Regency
Authors: Umanailo M Chairul Basrun
Published: March 2021

This analysis aims to assess and evaluate the standard of the audit that is affected by HR competence and skepticism and how it affects the regional financial performance of the Mamuju district. This study utilizes a longitudinal design with a duration of 2 months. The sample size is 100. Data processing methods to test theories are used with the aid of JMP computer software version 15. However, this analysis has suggested that in Mamuju Regency, HR competency has a positive and significant effec
Catalogue for collection items held by the National Library of Australia
Authors: Si H.L. Cu
Published: March 2021

Kinh tế Việt Nam : thăng trầm và đột phá / Phạm Minh Chính, Vương Quân HoàngBib ID 4893369Format BookBookAuthor Phạm, Minh Chính Description Hà Nội : Nhà xuất bản Chính trị quốc gia, 2009 xxx, 554 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Absence of evidence or methodological issues? Commentary on “Stay-at-home policy is a case of exception fallacy: an internet-based ecological study”
Authors: Meyerowitz-Katz Gideon , Besançon Lonni , Wimmer Raphael , Flahault Antoine
Published: March 2021

We read with interest the paper written by Savaris et al. entitled “Stay-at-home policy is a case of exception fallacy: an internet-based ecological study”. We believe that the topic of whether non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) have an impact on COVID-19 mortality is a key metric that is important to measure, and applaud the authors for attempting to do so. However, we believe that several key deficiencies within the methodology make the conclusions – that the authors found no evidence that COVID-19 deaths were reduced by staying at home – largely meaningless. In this letter we explain the deficiencies in the analysis, and why the methodology may be inadequate to detect an effect even if it were to exist.
Public Service Motivation through Responsibility and Reward and Punishment and Its Impact on Discipline of Regional Secretariat Employees
Authors: Umanailo M Chairul Basrun
Published: March 2021

This analysis aims to examine the impact of transparency, compensation, and punishment on the discipline and morale of public services at the Regional Secretariat of the Mamuju district. This study was undertaken using a quantitative approach to describe the location of the variables measured and the relationship between one variable and the other. The population of this sample was 467 staff members of the District Secretariat of Mamuju. Determine the representative sample size of 83 individuals to consider using the Slovene formula. Path mapping is the method used for the test analysis. The findings revealed that transparency has a substantive and essential impact on the public service motivations of the Mamuju District Secretariat. Remuneration and punishment have a positive and significant influence on public services' stimulation at the Mamuju District Secretariat. Specific duties have a positive and significant impact on the discipline of the office. The Mamuju District Secretariat, remuneration, and penalties have, in part, a positive and significant effect on the domain of the Mamuju Regency Office, and the stimulation of public utilities has a positive and significant impact on it.
Hubungan Pola Asuh Orangtua Terhadap Perkembangan Emotional Quotient (EQ) Anak Usia 2-6 Tahun (Prasekolah)
Authors: Dau Mersi Prastika
Published: March 2021

Hubungan pola asuh orangtua terhadap perkembangan kecerdasan emosional anak prasekolah.
Forge Wednesday Roundup - June 10, 2020
Authors: Si H.L. Cu
Published: March 2021

In today’s Roundup: COVID is still with us; pair of papers quantifies effects of social distancing; IBM bails on facial recognition, warns of harms; questioning “collapse” of Rapa Nui; attention turns to antibodies for COVID-19 therapies; WHO walks back confusing statement on asymptomatic COVID transmission; cryo-electron microscopy reveals proteins at atomic resolution; unstoppable newsbot runs amok, propagates bias; exploring the lure of misinformation; academic research goes on strike against racism; much more...
Innovation in the Utilization of Digital-Based Social Media in Readiness to Organize Concurrent Regional Head Elections in the Covid 19 Pandemic Era
Authors: Umanailo M Chairul Basrun
Published: March 2021

Digital-based simultaneous regional head elections which aim to build autonomous regions. This is in accordance with the regional government administration system in Indonesia, namely the Regional Autonomy policy which explains that each Regional Government is implemented based on the principle of decentralization in the form of broad, real, and responsible autonomy. In the context of implementing such broad, real and responsible autonomy, the Regent and Deputy Regent have a very strategic role in the field of governance, development and community service and are fully responsible for the running of regional government. The essence of the aforementioned objectives, among others, is to emphasize more on the principles of democracy, community participation, equity and justice and to pay attention to regional potential and diversity. Thus it can be interpreted that regional autonomy is expected to prosper the people and revive democracy which is reflected in the program, performance and figure of a regional head who is currently directly elected.