bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
STRESS RELATED PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES IN POLICE PERSONNEL DURING COVID – 19 PANDEMIC WITH GUIDELINES OF COLOUR MEDITATION (LESHYA DHYAN): A SURVEY STUDY
Authors: Gupta Gupta Nikeeta Deokinandan
Published: April 2021

The Coronavirus pandemic is the current pandemic of CoViD-19, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). This is highly infectious disease and potentially fatal. Since there is no exact medicine, the whole world is surviving under the fear of death. But the most affected people in this pandemic are frontline warriors include Doctors, Nurses, paramedical staff, cleaning workers, pharmacist and police personnel. Amongst this, police personnel are doing their work everywhere including high risk area. Also, they didn’t get have expert knowledge of maintaining their psychological health. Therefore, A survey study was conducted by interacting with police personnel (n=30) to know the psychological issues they are suffering. A questionnaire was prepared, and data collected. After analyzing this data, it is found that police personnel are suffering from severe psychological stress with the anxiety related issues of sleep disturbance, digestive problems, loss of interest in work, increased irritability, loose in weight, headache, etc. As yoga is the foremost technique of reducing psychological stress, the technique of Colour meditation (Leshya Dhyan) was guided to police personnel at the time of survey study.  Daily practice of colour mediation have beneficial effect to reduce psychological health.it helps in activation of parasympathetic nervous system which makes the people happier by reducing fight and flight activity. Hence, the study was planned, and it is appealed to police personal to practice colour meditation.
A REVIEW OF KASHTARTAV AND PRIMARY DYSMENORRHOEA FROM DIFFRENT CLASSICAL TEXT
Authors: Bhanuse Meena
Published: April 2021

Dysmenorrohoea is most common menstrual symptoms among adolescent girls and young women. Dysmenorrohoea may be thought of as either primary or secondary. It is defined as cramping in the lower abdomen occurring just before or during menstruation. This problem occurs because of luxurious life, lack of physical exercise, oily spicy salty food. Pain is the main feature of Kashtartava. In modern medicine is treated by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antispasmodic, oral contraceptive pills etc. long term use of this cause causes side effect.so safe potent effective remedy form Ayurveda for its management. Pain is kashtartava related with vat dosha. Trivritta sneh is vata shamak. According to charak in kashtartava vata dosha get pratilom gati. Matra basti is the main line of treatment for vataj Vyadhi. So use of Trivritta sneh Matra basti is beneficial and safe above condition.
TO STUDY THE EFFICACY OF “NAVKASHAYA” IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DADRU.
Authors: Pranjal Atre
Published: April 2021

Dadru is one of the most common variety of Kushtha it affects the population of all age group and stands as a challenge to different medical systems in spite of many advances.  Dadru is described in Kshudra kushtha by acharya Charak and in Mahakushtha by Acharya Sushruta. Dadru is a Kapha- Pitta Pradhan Vyadhi. The predominant symptoms of dadru are Kandu, daha, Pidaka and Utsanna Mandala. The management of Dadru includes Shamana and Shodhana chikitsa Navkashaya shown significant result in present study as shaman chikitsa. Present study was conducted on 30 diagnosed patients of Dadru in whom Navkashaya was given. The ingredients of which are the drugs possessing kleda Shodhana, krumighna, raktaprasadan and Kustaghna properties. The results revealed significant effect of Navkashaya in various subjective parameters like Kandu, Daha, Araktavarnata, pidaka and number of Mandala. The effect of the drug also continued during follow up period of 28 days which suggested the sustained effect of the combination.
A review of Nadi Parikshan in various Ayurvedic Samhita with its clinical methods
Authors: Kamble Pooja Babaso
Published: April 2021

Nadi Pariksha is the most effective diagnostic tool known in the medical field. It is cost effective,  accurate,  safe,  and gives quick results. We can conduct Nadi Pariksha on healthy individuals as well as all patients irrespective of stage of the disease also,  and even pregnant woman,  children,  elderly can undergo without any harm or side effects. However,  this technique is not being widely practised at present,  because of lack of training,  practise and knowledge about it in the present day among Ayurveda vaidyas. An iconic factor for identification of a physician,  irrespective of the time,  Region,  Nadi Pariksha can be highlighted as a common factor or even System of Medicine or Civilization of the known world. Thus,  we can perceive that Nadi Pariksha or the pulse examination remains as an effective diagnostic tool since ages. Nadi Pariksha was not been discussed among the Brihatrayees of Ayurveda. Acharya Sharangdhara was the first to document in the doctrines of Ayurveda. Thus Acharya Sharangdhara is considered as ‘The Founder of Nadi Pariksha’in Ayurveda. Nadi Pariksha was titled under the Pancha-Nidana by Acharya Sharangdhara and Ashta Sthana Pariksha by Acharya Yogaratnakara. It was the Foremost among all the other diagnostic tools mentioned by him. Later Acharyas like Acharya Bhava Mishra,  Acharya Yogaratnakara,  Acharya Basavaraja,  Acharya Kanada Maharishi,  and Acharya Ravana have contributed in giving more descriptions and importance. In the recent days Dr. Vasant lad and Dr. Sarvadeva Upadhaya’s research work interest and scope of Nadi Pariksha.
Effect of oral administration of Rasnadi Ksheera and local Guduchyadi Kwatha Parisheka in Udavartini Yonivyapad W.S. R. to Primary dysmenorrhoea
Authors: Kamble Archana
Published: April 2021

The diseases related to female genital system are elaborated under umbrella of ‘Yonivyapad’ in Ayurveda.  Vitiated Vatadosha causes pain during menstruation and subsides after menstruation. This condition is explained as Udavartini Yonivyapad in Charaka Samhita. Both Primary dysmenorrhea as per modern gynaecology and Udavartini Yonivyapad from Ayurveda show similarities in their signs and symptoms, especially pain during menstruation. After deliberation of Charaka Samhita, effect of oral administration of Rasnadi Ksheera and local Guduchyadi Kwatha Parisheka were considered for their textual reference on ‘Yonishoola’. For this single arm, open labelled, prospective study; 30 married females between the age of 18 to 42 years with Pratyatma Lakshana (cardinal features) of Udavartini Yonivyapad & signs and symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea were selected. They were given Rasnadi Ksheera 80 ml orally in Apana Kala (i.e. Before lunch & dinner) for two months. Guduchyadi Kwatha Parisheka (Vaginal Douche) was performed in Rutukala for 8 days duration (i.e. from 5th day of menstrual cycle to 12th day of menstrual cycle) for two consecutive cycles. The assessment was done on basis of standard parameters before treatment and after treatment. The subjective parameters such as Spasmodic pain in abdomen, Lumbo-sacral backache, Pain radiating to thigh, Vomiting, Constipation were assessed. The study data generated and collected was put to statistical analysis to reach to the final results and conclusions.  It was concluded that oral administration of Rasnadi Ksheera and local Guduchyadi Kwatha Parisheka were highly effective in symptomatic management of Udavarta Yonivyapad W. S. R. to primary dysmenorrhea.
Economic feasibility of implementing an infrastructure for collecting rainwater from the roof of free-stall sheds
Authors:   Instituto Federal de Rondônia, Demeu Fabiana Alves , Lopes Marcos Aurélio ,   Universidade Federal de Lavras, Palhares Julio Cesar Pascale ,   Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Lima André Luis Ribeiro ,   Universidade Federal de Lavras, Carvalho Francisval de Melo ,   Universidade Federal de Lavras, Lopes Filho Marcos Aurélio ,   Universidade de São Paulo, Demeu Andréia Alves ,   Autônoma, Vidal Douglas Alves ,   Autônomo, Lima Marina de Luca ,   Autônoma, Barbari Matteo ,   Università Degli Studi Di Firenze
Published: April 2021

his study aimed to analyze the economic feasibility of implementing and using the necessary infrastructure to collect rainwater from the roof of free-stall sheds in a dairy production system in southern Minas Gerais, Brazil. Specifically, the total cost (TC), total operating cost (TOC), and actual operating cost (AOC) of a cubic meter of rainwater and the break-even point in cubic meters were estimated. The research was conducted from January to December 2017 on a property located in the south of Minas Gerais. The following MOP scenarios were analyzed: most likely (Scenario 1), optimistic (scenario 2), and pessimistic (scenario 3). The grant value of the Das Velhas River basin was considered for the most likely scenario, as it has the most similar value with that of the basin surrounding the Furnas reservoir, in which the property is inserted. The grant value for water collection and consumption from the Paraíba River basin was considered in Scenario 2, as this Federal basin has the lowest grant value. The grant value for water collection and consumption from the Piracicaba, Jundiaí, and Capivari river basins was considered in Scenario 3, as these basins have the highest prices for the cubic meter of the collected and consumed water. The implementation of the infrastructure for collecting rainwater from the roof of free-stall sheds under the studied conditions was economically unfeasible for all scenarios, with negative net present values (NPV). Simple and discounted paybacks were longer than the proposed horizon. The internal rate of return (IRR) could not be estimated due to the negative values of the net cash flow. The benefit-cost ratios (BCR) were unsatisfactory (lower than 1). The TC values for rainwater collection from the roof of free-stall sheds were R$ 23,206.59 and R$ 20,489.25 for scenarios with interest rates of 8.50 and 6.99%, respectively, while the TOC value was R$ 7,850.30 for all analyzed scenarios. The unit values for TOC and AOC were R$ 9.9024/m3 and R$ 1.3060/m3 of collected water, respectively. The break-even point could not be estimated in the studied scenarios, as the variable cost per cubic meter of water collected from the roof of the free-stall shed was higher than the grant value charged by the water management committees of the different studied basins.
Controlled deterioration test to evaluate the physiological potential of sweet corn seeds
Authors:   Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Marinho Jéssica de Lucena , Bazzo José Henrique Bizzarri ,   Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Zucareli Claudemir ,   Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Fonseca Inês Cristina de Batista ,   Universidade Estadual de Londrina
Published: April 2021

The evaluation of the physiological potential of sweet corn seeds is essential in a quality control program and the choice of vigor tests using an adequate analysis methodology is essential to obtain reliable results. In this sense, this study aimed to standardize the methodology of the controlled deterioration test through combinations between time and temperature to evaluate the vigor of sweet corn seeds. Six lots of sweet corn seeds were characterized by the degree of moisture and the initial physiological potential through the following tests: germination, first germination count, cold test, electrical conductivity, accelerated aging, length and dry mass of normal seedlings, seedling emergence in sand, and emergence rate index. Subsequently, these lots had their initial water content adjusted to 20% using the wet substrate method. The seeds from the six lots were subjected to the controlled deterioration test under two temperatures for four periods, obtaining a completely randomized design in an 8 × 6 factorial scheme with eight combinations of time/temperature and six lots. Germination and the first germination count were evaluated after the deterioration test. The data were subjected to analysis of variance with a comparison of means by the Tukey test at a 5% significance. The results of the first count and germination tests after deterioration were subjected to a simple linear correlation study together with the initial characterization data. The combinations 8 h – 40 °C and 8 h – 45 °C in the controlled deterioration test were efficient in distinguishing the vigor of seed lots. The shorter exposure period and the first germination count after deterioration are more suitable for evaluating the vigor of sweet corn seeds.
Pointwise (H, Φ) Strong Approximation by Fourier Series of LΨ Integrable Functions
Authors: Łenski Włodzimierz
Published: April 2021

We essentially extend and improve the classical result of G. H. Hardy and J. E. Littlewood on strong summability of Fourier series. We will present an estimation of the generalized strong mean (H, Φ) as an approximation version of the Totik type generaliza- tion of the result of G. H. Hardy, J. E. Littlewood, in case of integrable functions from LΨ. As a measure of such approximation we will use the function constructed by function Ψ com- plementary to Φ on the base of definition of the LΨ points. Some corollary and remarks will also be given.
ANÁLISE DA OPINIÃO DE ACADÊMICOS SOBRE UNIVERSIDADES EMPREENDEDORAS: UMA COMPARAÇÃO ENTRE BRASIL E MÉXICO
Authors: Chais Cassiane , Güemes-Castorena David , Welchen Vandoir , Mukendi Joel Tshibamba , Maciel Josiane Vieira , Ganzer Paula Patrícia , Matte Juliana , Olea Pelayo Munhoz
Published: April 2021

A universidade empreendedora consolida-se como um instrumento que não só proporciona força de trabalho e valor agregado com a criação ou transformação do conhecimento, como também aprimora o indivíduo, criando valores e atitudes e estimulando, assim, a capacidade empreendedora. Diante disso, o objetivo desta investigação consiste em analisar a percepção dos alunos sobre a importância da universidade empreendedora para sua formação acadêmica. A partir de uma abordagem qualitativa, com fases exploratória e descritiva, realizou-se um estudo comparativo entre dois casos, Brasil e México. Como técnica de coleta, empregaram-se grupo focal e análise por meio da análise de conteúdo, com o auxílio do software NVivo®, versão 12. Os resultados mostram que a instituição mexicana está voltada à educação empreendedora, em atividades que integram estudantes e empresas nas aulas e pesquisas, incentivando a interação por meio da resolução de problemas reais. Já a instituição brasileira não trabalha de um modo claro e amadurecido quanto ao empreendedorismo, que costuma ser percebido basicamente como uma disciplina pelos acadêmicos.
Die Entstehung des Europäischen Forschungsrates
Authors: Flink Tim
Published: April 2021

Die Gründung des Europäischen Forschungsrates (ERC) im Jahre 2007 gilt als der politische Big Bang in der Forschungs- und Technologieförderung der Europäischen Union. Der ERC bewerkstelligt zum ersten Mal das, was der Europäischen Kommission mit ihrer Ausrichtung auf ökonomisch nützliche und politisch zweckgebundene Ziele bisher versagt geblieben war: wissenschaftlich selbstbestimmte »Grundlagenforschung« zu fördern. Forschungsthemen werden von Wissenschaftlern definiert, Fördergelder sind nicht politisch proportioniert, das Begutachtungsverfahren (»peer review«) richtet sich ausschließlich nach wissenschaftlichen Gütekriterien. Das vorliegende Buch liefert erstmals umfassende Hintergründe zur Entstehung des Europäischen Forschungsrates und verbindet historische, wissenssoziologische und politikwissenschaftliche Ansätze. Anhand der historischen Strukturen trans- und supranationaler Forschungsförderung erklärt der Autor, wie die EU-Forschungspolitik aufgrund der Legitimationsanforderungen an den gesellschaftlichen Nutzen der Wissenschaft und der Europäischen Union selbst bereits früh auf einen »Marktimperativ « zugerichtet wurde – die Existenzberechtigung einer europäischen Institution zur Förderung von Grundlagenforschung erschien somit unwahrscheinlich. In einer interpretativen Policy-Analyse wird die konkrete Entstehung des ERC im Zeitraum von 1994 bis 2007 rekonstruiert. Die wirtschaftliche und politische Zweckkonditionierung der EU-Forschungspolitik, gegen die die Idee des ERC gerichtet war, stellte paradoxerweise das Nadelöhr dar, durch das alle Forderungen nach einer EU-finanzierten Grundlagenforschung hindurch mussten. Das Brüsseler Tabu wissenschaftlich selbstbestimmter Grundlagenforschungsförderung wird vordergründig performativ durch den US-amerikanischen Begriff »Frontier Research« umgangen. Hinter der Indienstnahme der »aggressiven« Frontier-Semantik steckt jedoch mehr: Mit ihr wird eine Leitunterscheidung von Grundlagen- und anwendungsorientierter Forschung negiert, ein fragwürdig individuelles Wettbewerbsprinzip in der Wissenschaft heroisiert und eine ebenso fragwürdige geostrategische Abgrenzung Europas gegenüber globalen Konkurrenzregionen gefestigt. Die dahinterliegende soziale Problembewältigung europäischen Regierens zeigt der Autor anhand einer wissenssoziologisch-hermeneutischen Analyse der in diesen Prozessen zur Geltung kommenden sozialen Deutungsmuster auf.
Kontrolle und Beratung
Authors: Ullmann Hans-Peter
Published: April 2021

Die Geschichte des deutschen Rechnungshofs wirft epochenübergreifend neues Licht auf die deutsche Haushaltspolitik im 20. Jahrhundert.

Das Schicksal eines Staates lasse sich »gewissermaßen biometrisch« daran ablesen, wie seine Rechnungsprüfung funktioniere, schrieb der 1933 aus Deutschland geflüchtete Finanzexperte und Reichstagsabgeordnete Kurt Heinig. Denn die Kontrolle sei keine »Nebenfunktion« staatlicher Finanzverwaltung. Vielmehr bilde sie einen unverzichtbaren Teil des finanzpolitischen Entscheidungsprozesses. Die staatliche Finanzkontrolle findet sich in national unterschiedlich aufgebauten Rechnungshöfen organisiert. Für Deutschland war das bis 1945 der Rechnungshof des Deutschen Reiches. An dessen Stelle trat nach zonalen Übergangsbehörden 1950 der Bundesrechnungshof.

Hans-Peter Ullmann untersucht die Geschichte des deutschen Rechnungshofs auf breiter empirischer Grundlage von der Weimarer Republik über das »Dritte Reich«

bis in die frühe Bundesrepublik. Unter dem Leitgedanken der Entwicklung von der nachherigen Kontrolle zur vor-

gängigen Beratung zeigt der Autor die Brüche, Kontinuitäten und Verwerfungen der Haushaltspolitik im 20. Jahrhundert auf und liefert damit eine Tiefenbohrung in die deutsche Zeitgeschichte.
Evolutionary Design of Heat Exchangers in Thermal Energy Storage
Authors: Rosa Oliveira Panão Miguel
Published: April 2021

The efficiency and ability to control the energy exchanges in thermal energy storage systems using the sensible and latent heat thermodynamic processes depends on the best configuration in the heat exchanger’s design. In 1996, Adrian Bejan introduced the Constructal Theory, which design tools have since been explored to predict the evolution of the architecture in flow systems. This chapter reviews the fundamental knowledge developed by the application of the constructal principle to the energy flows in the design of heat exchangers of thermal energy storage systems. It introduces the Svelteness and scale analysis, as two constructal tools in the evolutionary design of engineering flow systems. It also includes the analysis on essential scales of several configurations, or energy flow architectures, toward establishing the main guidelines in the design of heat exchangers for storing thermal energy.
Cisplatin Ototoxicity in Children
Authors: Brock Penelope , Rajput Kaukab , Edwards Lindsey , Meijer Annelot , Simpkin Philippa , Hoetink Alex , Kruger Mariana , Sullivan Michael , van den Heuvel-Eibrink Marry
Published: April 2021

Cisplatin is a highly effective chemotherapy medicine used in the treatment of many childhood cancers. Like all medications, cisplatin has many side effects and as always the treatment of cancer in children is a balance between the risks of the medications used and their potential benefits. While many side effects of cisplatin chemotherapy are reversible, one major side effect is permanent and irreversible hearing loss (ototoxicity) in both ears which may worsen with time. The severity of cisplatin-related ototoxicity is associated with age and the cumulative dose received: the younger the child and the higher the total dose, the more severe the hearing loss may be. The spectrum of hearing loss varies from mild to moderate high tone hearing loss, to profound loss across the hearing range and permanent deafness. In addition to hearing loss, some children, especially adolescents, also experience tinnitus and vertigo. Cisplatin ototoxicity is one of most important of the many long-term effects experienced by children who are cured of their cancer. The burden of this toxicity may be compounded by other long-term health issues that emerge with time. This chapter will focus on cisplatin-induced hearing loss, its mechanisms, its health impact on the young person and ways to mitigate or reduce the severity of ototoxicity. This chapter has been written by a multi-disciplinary team including paediatric oncologists, audiologists, a psychologist, a health scientist and a parent of a child growing up with high frequency hearing loss.
Doped Semiconductor Nanocrystals: Development and Applications
Authors: C.A. Silva Anielle , A. Alvin Eliete , R.A. dos Santos Francisco , L.M. de Matos Samanta , M. de Oliveira Jerusa , S. Silva Alessandra , V. Guimarães Éder , S. Vieira Mirella , A. da Silva Filho Eurípedes , S. Silva Ricardo , Anhezini Lucas , D. Tebaldi Nilvanira , O. Dantas Noelio
Published: April 2021

This chapter aims to show significant progress that our group has been developing and the applications of several doped semiconductor nanocrystals (NCs), as nanopowders or embedded in glass systems. Depending on the type of dopant incorporated in the nanocrystals, the physical, chemical, and biological properties can be intensified. However, it can also generate undesired toxic effects that can potentially compromise its use. Here we present the potential of zinc oxide NCs doped with silver (Ag), gold (Au), and magnesium (Mg) ions to control bacterial diseases in agriculture. We have also performed biocompatibility analysis of the pure and Ag-doped sodium titanate (Na2Ti3O7) NCs in Drosophila. The doped nanocrystals embedded in glassy systems are chrome (Cr) or copper (Cu) in ZnTe and Bi2Te3 NCs for spintronic development nanodevices. Therefore, we will show several advantages that doped nanocrystals may present in the technological and biotechnological areas.
The Economic Effect of Bitcoin Halving Events on the U.S. Capital Market
Authors: El Mahdy Dina
Published: April 2021

Bitcoin is a digital asset that was first mined in January 2009 after the global financial crisis of 2007–2008. Over a decade later, there is still no consensus across different market regulations on the classification, use cases, policies, and economic implications of bitcoin. However, there is an increasing demand for digital currency, as an alternative to fiat currency which would spur financial innovation and inclusion. This study reviews regulations on digital assets across countries. It further discusses some use cases for bitcoin to reduce financial risk and facilitate cross border transactions. The study also discusses challenges related to bitcoin such as: cryptocurrencies substitution, cross border financing, cyber risk and security, and benefits in terms of the effect of coronavirus on the speed of capital market innovation and hence bitcoin usage. The study concludes by examining the economic effect of bitcoin halving events on the U.S. capital market to better understand the influence of bitcoin on financial markets and key drivers of its intrinsic value. The empirical evidence from this study suggests that bitcoin halving events are associated with significant negative stock market reaction, signaling a trading tradeoff between cryptocurrencies and U.S. stock markets.
Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: Mukherjee Riya , Priyadarshini Anjali , Pati Pandey Ramendra , Samuel Raj Vethakkani
Published: April 2021

Staphylococcus aureus is a Gram-Positive bacteria that are responsible to cause skin infections and also shows toxic shock syndrome. Several antibiotics were given against the S. aureus infections but eventually, the prevalence of multidrug resistance of Staphylococcus aureus started emerging. Since then Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains (MRSA)were very common which causes nosocomial infections. Microorganisms for the need of the survival undergoes mutational changes either in their chromosomal DNA/RNA which confers the resistance. One of the famous examples is the resistance against methicillin in Staphylococcus aureus. The evolution of S. aureus is successful in developing multiple resistant strains. Plasmids are capable of carrying the resistant genes and also several toxic genes. In a recent study, it has been observed that drug resistance genes are located in the R plasmids and they are also responsible in conferring multi drug resistance and induce less utilization of multiple antimicrobial therapy. MRSA was not only resistant to methicillin, studies proved MRSA strains were resistant to macrolides, tetracyclines, chloramphenicol. Resistance to vancomycin was very evidently observed, and its transfer among the population and rising of resistant strains was becoming a major threat globally. The resistance of all these antimicrobial agents against the pathogenic microorganisms are taking a rise in some patients due to prolong use of the antimicrobial agents by these patients. The multi drug resistance has enhanced the mortality and morbidity rate which referred to the infecting agents as the “Super Bugs”. Survival of the microorganisms has increased due to the gradual development of extensive resistance against varied antimicrobial drugs. Possible treatments with combinations are found to be the only hope for infections against S. aureus. Few drugs are in development such as Dalbavancin, Oritavancin, Tigecycline. These are the possible treatments upon which the work is going on to reduce the resistance against the invasive MRSA. This chapter highlights the profiles of Staphylococcus aureus and the resistance patterns along with transmission and the role of the plasmid in transmitting the resistance.
Facilitating Curiosity and Mindfulness in the Classroom
Authors: Ferrin Asia , Zurn Perry ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: April 2021

As an outgrowth of experiential and critical pedagogies, and in response to growing rates of student anxiety and depression, educators in recent years have made increasing efforts to facilitate curiosity and mindfulness in the classroom. In Section I, we describe the rationale and function of these initiatives, focusing on the Right Question Institute and mindfulness curricula. Although we admire much about these programs, here we explore ways to complicate and deepen them through a more socially grounded and ethically informed theoretical framework. In Section II, we provide that framework by sketching a sociopolitical account of curiosity and of mindfulness. We propose a curiosity mindful of social location and a mindfulness curious about political structures and historical contexts. In Section III, we then offer concrete suggestions for modifying the curricula of the Right Question Institute and various mindfulness programs. We show how a more nuanced understanding of curiosity and mindfulness strengthens these program offerings. Ultimately, facilitating mindful curiosity and curious mindfulness, we argue, helps educators a) provide more robust learning environments, b) address growing mental health challenges, and c) support global citizenship in the classroom and beyond.
Developing scholarly communication competencies: How a post-master’s degree residency program can provide career preparation
Authors: Tavernier Willa
Published: April 2021

Scholarly communication librarianship is a messy field. Its margins are ill-defined and ever- changing. There is a lack of curricular training in library schools and a lack of opportunities for early-career candidates. As a result, preparing librarians for a scholarly communication career presents a challenge. In this piece I discuss this messiness and describe my personal experiences in a residency position, showing how these kinds of positions support the professional development of scholarly communication librarians, with specific reference to the NASIG Core Competencies for scholarly communication librarians.
Constitution Illustrated
Authors: Sinclair Gwen
Published: April 2021

Fans of comics and cartoons will revel in the creative deployment of characters from the funny pages throughout Constitution Illustrated. Artist R. Sikoryak is a contributor to The New Yorker and The New York Times Book Review and is the author of several illustrated books. In his latest work, he has concocted an ingenious ploy to enliven the text of the Constitution. Each page features a different section of the Constitution being recited by cartoon characters. Sikoryak has imitated the style and borrowed the characters of dozens of cartoonists. Readers will find favorites both classic and contemporary, from Bud Counihan’s Betty Boop and Chester Gould’s Dick Tracy to Alison Bechdel’s Dykes to Watch Out For and Harvey Pekar’s American Splendor. Aficionados will have fun figuring out the artist being imitated on each page, and a helpful index provides a key to the source of each drawing for those who aren’t able to recognize the myriad cartoonists represented.
Professional stress and burnout syndrome in teachers: Are there differences among the Republic of Srpska regions?
Authors: Marić Nada , Mandić-Rajčević Stefan , Maksimović Nataša , Bulat Petar
Published: April 2021

Introduction: Burnout syndrome occurs as a result of prolonged exposure to emotional and interpersonal stressors in the workplace and is characterised by three dimensions: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and personal achievements. Research and prevention of this phenomenon are of public health importance due to numerous consequences it leaves on the health of the working population and work organisation, and among teachers, on children as direct users of their services. The research aims to examine the presence of the stress and burnout syndrome at work in teachers in the regions of the Republic of Srpska, as well as to determine the existence of differences between regions. Methods: The research was conducted as a cross-sectional study in the period August-September 2018, in the territory of the Republic of Srpska. The target population was represented by teachers of primary and secondary schools. The response rate in all regions was 75 % or above it. For this research, a special questionnaire was constructed, consisting of sociodemographic data, data on economic characteristics of the respondents, characteristics of the work environment, as well as data on satisfaction with equipment and resources at work, support from family and friends and presence of work-life conflict. In addition to the general questionnaire, the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Study (MBI-HSS) questionnaire for the assessment of the burnout syndrome at work, and Karasek's questionnaire (Job Content Questionnaire) for the assessment of stress at work were used. Results: A statistically significant difference in the prevalence of occupational stress among teachers between RS regions was found. Also, a statistically significant difference was found between the regions of the Republic of Srpska related to the dimensions of burnout syndrome at work. A high level of emotional exhaustion was more often reported by teachers from the territory of the region of East Sarajevo and Prijedor (8.0 % and 7.7 %) comparing to teachers from other regions. Teachers from the territory of Prijedor more often showed moderate and high levels of depersonalization, as well as a low level of personal achievements comparing to teachers from other regions. Conclusion: This research shows the presence of burnout syndrome in teachers of all the Republic of Srpska regions at the beginning of the school year, as well as statistically significant differences between the regions. This indicates the need for additional research on risk factors by regions to form targeted and thus more effective prevention measures.
Impact of Gerard Van Swieten on the development of Austrian medicine throughout the 18th century
Authors: Bronza Boro
Published: April 2021

Arrival of Doctor Gerard van Swieten in Vienna, in 1745, as new personal physician of the Holy Roman Empress Maria Theresa, was starting point of a huge wave of transformation in the scope of Austrian medicine. Scientific and methodological experience which doctor from Leiden brought in Habsburg capital was so overwhelming that whole structure of medical science was shattered and reconstructed in a much more efficient way. Impact of Van Swieten was a splendid example of dominance of scientific method in the Netherlands, where modern European science gained more ground than anywhere else during the classical era of baroque, throughout the 17th and first half of the 18th century. On the other hand, internal reforms and transformation of Austria, from the mid-18th century, helped a lot in the process of successful reception of new structural ideas. Through this kind of merging, inside of only several decades, Vienna managed to grow into one of leading centres of medical science in Europe and the world.
Adipose tissue micrograft in a scaffold of plasma-gel combined with platelet-derived growth factors in dermal wrinkle regeneration
Authors: Svolacchia Fabiano , Svolacchia Lorenzo
Published: April 2021

Background: The dermal aging process and the formation of deep wrinkles are a biological involution that also involves the regeneration system of cells immersed in the extracellular matrix and the papillary dermis. The progressive loss of niches of adult stem cells (MSCs) is more evident after the first third of life; it increases the phenotypic expression and the characteristics of the tissue senescence process. The purpose of this study was to clinically demonstrate that in viable micrograft there may be an improvement of deep wrinkles and surrounding tissues. Methods: This study involved 11 female patients who underwent the correction of deep dermal wrinkles through a suspension containing 0.8 mL of viable micrografts in a 5 mL plasma gel scaffold, obtained from the centrifugation of a 20 cc venous sample peripheral blood, gelled by heat in a dry steriliser and the buffy coat coming from the same venous sample, in order verify overtime the improvement of the interested anatomical area. Individual signs of wrinkles and the degree of correction obtained for each treatment and each area were objectively evaluated by using a 10-0 visual analog scale (VAS), Modified Vancouver scale and Berardesca's scale. Results: With this technique excellent results were obtained. In fact, wrinkles were improved, as well as surrounding tissues, even after 60 days, as shown by the Berardesca's, VAS and Modified Vancouver scales. Conclusion: This retrospective clinical evaluation allowed us to consider the excellent clinical results obtained with this method for the treatment of deep wrinkles and surrounding tissues, through a suspension of progenitors with MSCs derived from adipose tissue (ADSCa) in a not inflammatory plasma gel scaffold combined with buffy coat.
Evaluation of associations of GSTM1/GSTT1 null genotypes with the susceptibility to age-related macular degeneration: A meta-analysis
Authors: Saadat Mostafa
Published: April 2021

Background: The relationship between glutathione S-transferase M1 (GSTM1) and T1 (GSTT1) null genotypes (homozygotes for the null alleles) and the susceptibility to age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) have been reported and revealed inconsistent results. Therefore, the current meta-analysis was carried out. Methods: Eligible published articles (before December 2020) were found by searching 8 databases. The data was extracted from articles. The heterogeneity across studies was estimated using Q and I 2 statistics and the odds ratios (ORs) and its 95 % confidence intervals (95 % CI) were estimated. Results: In total, 6 independent studies including 1089 participants (634 controls and 455 patients) were used in the current study. There was no heterogeneity between studies for both polymorphisms. Statistical analysis showed that the null genotypes of the GSTM1 (OR = 1.18, 95 % CI: 0.91 - 1.53, p = 0.191) and GSTT1 (OR = 0.84, 95 % CI: 0.60 - 1.18, p = 0.328) loci were not correlated with the susceptibility to ARMD. Conclusion: The GSTT1 and GSTM1 genetic polymorphisms did not associated with the risk of ARMD in Caucasian populations.
Onset rate and intensity of signs of organophosphate poisoning related to paraoxon dose and survival in rats
Authors: Maksimović Žana , Duka Dajana , Bednarčuk Nataša , Škrbić Ranko , Stojiljković Miloš
Published: April 2021

Introduction: Oganophosphorus compounds (OP) bind to acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and inactivate it. In the synaptic cleft, undestroyed and accumulated acetylcholine produce the acute cholinergic effects. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency, speed of onset and intensity of certain signs of paraoxon poisoning depending on dose and outcome of poisoning. Methods: The study was conducted in adult Wistar rats. The median lethal dose (LD50) of paraoxon as well as protective ratio (PR) of atropine (10 mg/kg intramuscularly) was determined. Clinical signs of poisoning were observed: fasciculations, tremor, seizures, ataxia, piloerection, lacrimation, exophthalmos, bizzare/stereotypic behaviour and dyspnoea. The time from paraoxon injection to the first appearance of the sign of poisoning was recorded as well as the intensity of poisoning with evaluation at 10 time intervals throughout the 4 h observational period. Results: The LD50 of paraoxon was 0.33 mg/kg (subcutaneously) and PR of atropine was 2.73. Dose-dependent, piloerection occurred more often (p = 0.009) and at higher intensity (p = 0.016) at higher doses. Fasciculations, tremor, seizures and ataxia occurred significantly earlier at higher doses of paraoxon (p = 0.015, 0.002, 0.021 and 0.016, respectively), as well as the intensity of seizure, tremor and fasciculation. Piloerection (p = 0.002) and seizures occurred more frequently (p = 0.009) in non-survivors. Fasciculations, tremor, seizures and ataxia occurred significantly earlier and at higher intensity in non-survivors (p < 0.001, for all parameters), as well as dyspnoea (p = 0.009 and p = 0.048). In atropine-protected rats, nicotinic effects persevered, so they were the prognostic parameter of the severity of the poisoning. Conclusion: Seizures and fasciculations followed by tremor were strong prognostic parameters of the probability of lethal outcome of paraoxon poisoning. Also, the mentioned poisoning signs were with their intensity and speed of occurrence in a clear positive correlation with the administered dose of paraoxon. Even at high doses of paraoxon, atropine blocked the muscarinic (but not nicotinic) effects and somewhat mitigated the CNS toxic effects.
Convalescent COVID-19 plasma
Authors: Vavić Nataša , Balint Bela , Vavić Neven
Published: April 2021

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is a new human disease. December 31, 2019 marked the day the World Health Organization (WHO) first became aware of an infectious outbreak in the Hubei province in China. Until January 2021, more than two million people died from COVID-19. The use of convalescent plasma (CP) has been widely used in different outbreaks as the first therapeutic option given the lack of effective medications or vaccines, and often as a last chance or experimental treatment. CP is a strategy of passive immunisation. Possible mechanisms of CP-COVID-19 action are antiviral and immunomodulatory. The established protocol for CP-COVID-19 collection defines activities and criteria related to recruiting and informing potential CP donors, clinical and laboratory examination, plasma collection, labelling and storage. Plasma is collected by apheresis/plasmapheresis. Administration of plasma is performed at the request of clinicians, according to the strict indications based on the severity of clinical picture, expressed by precisely determined "scoring" of symptoms. The risks transfusion recipients are likely to be exposed to do not differ from those of standard plasma recipients. At the Blood Transfusion Institute of Serbia, the first plasmapheresis from the recovered patient-donor was performed on 11 April 2020 and so far, collection and distribution of CP-COVID-19 have been performed continuously. During the observation period, preliminary results of the effect of CP transfusion, along with other applied therapy, indicate its favourable effect, both worldwide and in Serbia. CP-COVID-19 should be used as early as possible in the course of infection in order to achieve the best outcomes.
Evaluations of a Detector-Limited Digital Impedance
Bridge
Authors: Feige Mona , Schlamminger Stephan , Waltrip Bryan , Berilla Michael , Wang Yicheng
Published: April 2021

We tested a simple digital impedance bridge using two nominally equal resistors to
form a 1:1 ratio. We focused on resolution and stability of the detectors. Fluctuations
of the source voltages were largely removed through postprocessing of the digitized
data, and the measurement results were limited by the detector noise. This
detector-limited operating condition was first demonstrated using three modified
Keysight 3458A multimeters for measurements of the voltage ratios, achieving 0.01 μV/V
type A uncertainty in less than 15 min at 1 kHz. In an effort to extend the applicable
frequency range and develop a system with off-the-shelf components, we tested a system
using three lock-in detectors for measuring small deviations from the perfect AC ratio
of unity magnitude, achieving stabilities and resolutions of 0.1 μV/V in a few hours for
each point from 1 kHz to 5 kHz.
RENCONTRES PARENTALES ÉDUCATIVES ET THÉRAPEUTIQUES POUR LE TOC : EFFET SUR L’ACCOMMODATION FAMILIALE
Authors: Surprenant1 Annie , Leclerc Julie B.
Published: April 2021

Le trouble obsessionnel-compulsif (TOC) entraine une altération du fonctionnement familial caractérisé notamment par l’accommodation familiale. Cette dernière représente l’engagement des parents menant à un processus de renforcement négatif qui maintient la problématique. Cette étude de cas évalue les effets d’un programme novateur de rencontres éducatives et thérapeutiques destinées aux parents, sur l’accommodation familiale et le fonctionnement familial des mères d’enfants présentant un TOC. Ces rencontres parentales visent à cibler la compréhension du TOC de leurs enfants, ainsi que l’amélioration du soutien et du fonctionnement familial. Les résultats des trois participantes montrent une diminution significative des comportements d’accommodation familiale.
L’INTENTION D’UTILISER LE PRÉSERVATIF FÉMININ AU CAMEROUN : UNE ANALYSE DU COMPORTEMENT PLANIFIÉ
Authors: Njengoué Ngamaleu1 Henri Rodrigue , Mboé Gustave Georges
Published: April 2021

Cette étude menée au Cameroun, auprès de 1 944 femmes et hommes, essaie de prédire l’intention d’utiliser le préservatif féminin. Les résultats indiquent que les deux sexes réalisent de faibles scores d’intention, notamment en matière de croyances, de préférence du préservatif masculin au Fémidon, de valorisation sociale, de normes subjectives, et de contrôle comportemental perçu. Par ailleurs, des variables, habituellement absentes dans les modèles de l’action raisonnée et du comportement planifié, peuvent améliorer leur valeur prédictive. Même si le sexe explique une part significative de la variation de l’intention, cette part reste par ailleurs moins importante que celles de certaines variables sociodémographiques. On se demande si ce n’est pas à elles, plutôt qu’à la femme, à qui il est prioritairement destiné, qu’il faut adresser le Fémidon.
EFFICACITÉ DE LA THÉRAPIE DE COUPLE AXÉE SUR L’ÉMOTION : RECENSION DES ÉCRITS SCIENTIFIQUES ET ANALYSE CRITIQUE
Authors: Morin-Turmel1 Anaïs , Greenman Paul S. , Bélanger Claude , Lafontaine Marie-France
Published: April 2021

Cette recension présente les résultats de 14 recherches portant sur l’efficacité de la thérapie de couple axée sur l’émotion (TCÉ). Elle offre également un aperçu critique de ces études. Les résultats obtenus démontrent que la TCÉ est efficace dans la diminution de la détresse conjugale et que ses effets semblent se maintenir dans le temps. Il apparaît également qu’il s’agit d’une approche efficace auprès de couples en détresse vivant diverses problématiques spécifiques. Ces résultats doivent toutefois être considérés en fonction des limites des études (p. ex., petits échantillons homogènes, courts délais de relance, peu d’études comparatives).
It’s the End of Working Time as We Know It: New Challenges to the Concept of Working
Time in the Digital Reality
Authors: Katsabian Tammy
Published: April 2021

This article strives to unpack the concept of labour time in the digital reality.
It does so by exploring the apparent gap between de jure notions of work and rest times,
especially in Canada, and the way that people conduct their work time de facto given the
technological advancements that enable them to work from a distance.

These recent challenges to the notion of working time have led to two main
proposals of regulation. The first aims to return to the classical concept of working time
and to restrict the working schedule. The other aims to celebrate the new technological
capabilities to conduct work anytime and anyplace and disregards the dominant role of time
in labour law. This article argues that these opposing models provide only partial solutions
and both suffer from crucial deficiencies: they either ignore the dramatic changes in the
world introduced by digital technology, or worse, they ignore the basic idea and purposes of
labour rights.

Based on this struggle between labour law and technology, this article suggests a
new paradigm for working time regulation—one which brings together the logic and structure
of the new flexible online world with the basic principles of labour rights. This article
thereby proposes default rules that provide basic protection to the employee and retain the
idea that employees should be compensated for their actual working time and enjoy genuine
rest time during the workday. This protection is enabled through the format and logic of
information communication technology. At the same time, this article suggests that the
default rules will also enable the parties to negotiate and agree on the financial value of
additional working hours, in a way that takes into account the new possibilities of the
digital age along with the purposes of labour rights.
Sustainable Democratic Constitutionalism and Climate Crisis
Authors: Tully James
Published: April 2021

We know that law is a major enabler of the human activities that cause climate change, biodiversity destruction, and related ecosocial crises. We also turn to the law to regulate, mitigate, and attempt to transform these unsustainable human activities and systems. Yet, these regulatory regimes are often “recaptured” or “overridden” in turn by the very anthropogenic processes causing the crises. The resulting vicious cycles constitute the global trilemma of the twenty-first century that is rapidly rendering the living earth uninhabitable for humans, in radically unequal ways, and for thousands of other species. Integral, non-violent, sustainable democratic constitutionalism is one modest, experimental, trial-and-error response to this trilemma.