bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Defendant’s bad faith as a basis for the court’s non-application of limitation of action
Authors:   Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Vlasov Anatoly A. , Dvalishvili Lika Z. ,   Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
Published: February 2022

The subject of this study is an analysis of possible changes to action limitation period norms of the Russian Civil Code in light of the introduction of good faith as a fundamental principle of the legal regulation of civil relations. The issue involves the non-application of limitation of action by courts as a result of the defendant’s actions that are incompatible with good faith. Since, on the one hand, limitation of action has been established in order to protect the defendant from untimely, belated, and sometimes unfair claims by the plaintiff, and, on the other hand, the defendant’s reference to omitting the statute of limitations completely deprives the plaintiff of the protection of his rights and legal interests violated by the defendant in bad faith. The goal of legal regulation is to find a solution that provides an optimal fair balance between the interests of the conflicting parties. In this regard, the authors propose a compromise model that presupposes the establishment of the degree of the defendant’s bad faith and, at the same time, takes into account the plaintiff ’s capability to file a lawsuit within the limitation period. The decisions of Russian courts on the refusal of courts to apply the limitation of actions due to the defendant’s bad faith are examined in this article. Also, the re-qualifying of a disputable transaction as void in consequence of the gross abuse of the right by the defendant is analyzed. Particular attention is paid to the mandatory nature of the Civil Code norms providing limitation of action: in order to protect the plaintiff from the defendant’s dishonest actions and to ensure uniformity of legal regulation meeting the interests of justice, it is proposed to legalize agreements on increasing the limitation period, taking into account, however, the need to protect the interests of the weaker party to the contract.
Problems of freedom of association and scope of collective agreements in Belarus as a challenge to international labor standards
Authors:   Belarusian State University, Tomashevski Kirill L.
Published: February 2022

The Law of the Republic of Belarus of 18.07.2019 No. 219-Z of Article 365 of the Labor Code of the Republic of Belarus was set forth in a new version. The interpretation of the norms enshrined in it regarding the scope of collective agreements has caused not only difficulties in practice for trade unions and employers, but also indirectly threatens freedom of association and the principle of non-discrimination. The joint explanation by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection and the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus, adopted in October 2020, did not remove all questions, since its literal interpretation can lead to discrimination in labor relations. The article analyzes the statement of a Belarusian politician regarding the mandatory creation of trade unions in all private companies under the threat of their liquidation. This statement in comparison with the collective bargaining endeavor of 2020–2021 on amendments and additions to collective agreements at many Belarusian enterprises is compared with international legal acts, the norms of the Constitution of Belarus, and the Labor Code of Belarus. It is concluded that such statements and attempts to include discriminatory norms in collective agreements, making the application of their provisions dependent on participation or non-participation in a trade union, are in contradiction with the norms of the Constitution of Belarus, international labor standards in terms of the generally recognized principle of freedom of association and the effective right to collective bargaining, proclaimed in a number of international legal acts of the UN and the ILO. Proposals are made to overcome the trade union monopoly in terms of collective agreements, expanding the scope of collective agreements in the Republic of Belarus, taking into account the previous historical experience of Belarus and the positive experience of the Russian Federation.
Trade activities and investments in the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization: Ways and means of protecting the rights and legitimate interests of enterprises
Authors:   China National Institute for SCO International Exchange and Judicial Cooperation, Jiang Siyuan ,   Shanghai University of Political Science and Law, Luo Lan ,   Shanghai University of Political Science and Law
Published: February 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the global system. It has especially increased uncertainty in overseas investment and foreign trade activity of enterprises. The pandemic continues to cause economic, political and legal risks (especially compliance risk and default risk) faced by enterprises entering foreign markets and carrying out investment activities. Therefore, enterprises need to enhance their legal awareness, strengthen compliance management of overseas investment by enterprises and create a risk management system, and carry out investment activities on the premise that they comply with international rules, the legal norms of the host country and the relevant domestic laws and regulations. On this basis, governments should strengthen the rule of law concerning foreign affairs, improve related government regulations for overseas investments. According to the “Outline of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025) for National Economic and Social Development and Vision 2035 of the People’s Republic of China”, China will improve its legislation on overseas investment, support enterprises to integrate into the global industrial and supply chain, improve the transnational operational capacity and level, and guide enterprises to strengthen compliance management so they can prevent and resolve overseas political, economic, and security risks. The Government of the People’s Republic of China enhances friendly cooperation in the legal field and establishes working mechanisms for consultation and coordination with other countries. Much attention is paid to conducting research in the field of strengthening risk assessment methods and risk management for enterprises engaging in outward investment.
Hypervolemic Hemodilution as a Management During Predicted Massive Bleeding Sectio Caesarea in Placenta Accreta Patient
Authors:   Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Brawijaya University Malang, Indonesia, Fanniyah Fanniyah , Hartono Ruddi ,   Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Brawijaya University Malang, Indonesia
Published: February 2022

Background: Placenta accreta represents one of the most morbidity conditions in modern obstetrics, with high hemorrhage rates, hysterectomy, and intensive care unit admission. Alternative management during intraoperative bleeding is haemodilution. There are two techniques in hemodilution, including autonomic normovolemic hemodilution and hypervolemic hemodilution. Case: A gravida patient, physical status ASA II with a suspected placenta accreta was planned for a cesarean section. Hypervolemic hemodilution was conducted to anticipate bleeding. Hemodilution was performed with a total fluid of 2000 ml. Total bleeding during surgery is 3500 ml. Close monitoring of hemoglobin (Hb) and hematocrit (Hct) was conducted. The initial Hb and Hct were 9.9 mg/dl and 29.8%. Hb and Hct post-haemodilution 5.7 mg/dl, and 17.1%. Postoperatively, Hb and Hct become 5.4 mg/dl and 16.6%. The patient has been given 450 ml packed red cells (PRC) blood transfusion. The patient was observed in the intensive care unit for 24 hours postoperatively and was subsequently transferred to the ward. The total bleeding was 3500 ml, and there was a reduction of Hb from 5.7 to 5.4 and Hct from 17.7% to 16.6%. Conclusion: In this case, hemodilution was proven effective based on the post-hemodilution and post-hemorrhage Hb and Hct. Hemodilution may be alternative management during intraoperative hemorrhage. However, the anticipation and effect that might arise from hemodilution should be considered.
Anesthesia Management in Patient with Uncorrected Double Outlet Right Ventricle Underwent Cesarean Section: Serial Case Report
Authors:   Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Brawijaya University Malang, Indonesia Indonesia, Fadlilah Ilham , Hartono Ruddi ,   Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Brawijaya University Malang, Indonesia Indonesia, Isngadi Isngadi ,   Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Brawijaya University Malang, Indonesia Indonesia
Published: February 2022

Background: Double outlet right ventricle (DORV) is a rare cardiac condition in which the heart demonstrates single ventricle physiology. Pregnancy complicates cyanotic heart disease as the decrease in systemic vascular resistance (SVR) worsens the right-to-left shunt. The effect worsens by neuraxial anesthesia for cesarean delivery. Anesthesia for these patients needs understanding for the physiology of DORV in order to maintain stable hemodynamics. Heart defect still become non obstetric main factor causing morbidity and mortality in pregnant woman. Case: We present three case of parturients with DORV scheduled for cesarean section. Elective caesarean section was scheduled using spinal anesthesia hyperbaric bupivacain combined with fentanyl. Hemodynamic during operation was stable. Conclusion: Low dose spinal anesthesia performed in this patient did not cause hypotension and minimal hemodynamic changes because the intensity of the sympathetic block was lower.
Booktubers e a plataformização da crítica literária no YouTube
Authors: Montargil Gilmar , Do Rocio Santos de Oliveira Eveline
Published: February 2022

A crítica literária realizada por jornalistas e literatos nos periódicos do séc XIX e XX passa, a partir do desenvolvimento técnico da web na contemporaneidade, a ser realizada por booktubers – pessoas que comentam, analisam e indicam obras literárias em plataformas de vídeos como YouTube. Com a hipótese de que a crítica literária é reelaborada a partir de elementos multimodais e de plataformização da sociedade, firmou-se o objetivo de identificar como se dá a construção deste gênero discursivo a partir de uma leitura bakhtiniana e uma leitura qualitativa-interpretativista. Para tanto, foi realizado um recorte diacrônico do ano de 2020 no canal Vamos falar sobre livros? da booktuber Gisele Eberspächer, compondo um corpus de 58 amostras. Os resultados demonstraram a instituição de duas principais tipologias textuais, a lista e resenha de livros específicos, que reelaboram a crítica literária a partir de elementos audiovisuais e de ferramentas disponibilizadas pela plataforma do YouTube, amplificando e recuperando, dessa forma, o potencial “caráter público” do crítico literário como importante ator social, que medeia pelas redes sociais, novos ethos literários.
Ejercicio del liderazgo y cultura organizacional en una universidad nacional de Lima
Authors: Oseda Gago Dulio , Ramos Toledo María Cristina , Gutiérrez Monzón Sonia Gladys
Published: February 2022

La investigación parte del objetivo de determinar la relación que existe entre el ejercicio del liderazgo y la cultura organizacional en los estudiantes de Ingeniería de Sistemas de la Universidad Nacional de Cañete de Lima, 2019. La investigación fue de nivel correlacional, y como métodos se utilizó el método descriptivo, estadístico y el hipotético deductivo, con un diseño descriptivo – correlacional, para la muestra se tomó una muestra probabilística de 113 estudiantes de la Escuela profesional de Ingeniería de Sistemas. Se concluye que con un nivel de significancia del 5%, que existe una relación directa fuerte (rho=0,832) y altamente significativa entre el ejercicio del liderazgo docente y la cultura organizacional en los estudiantes de Ingeniería de Sistemas de la Universidad Nacional de Cañete de Lima, 2019.
Estrategia metodológica para el desarrollo de la comunicación científica de los estudiantes de la educación superior.
Authors: González Rodríguez Nadia Aurora
Published: February 2022

La comunicación científica es importante en el proceso de formación de los estudiantes universitarios, puesto que la perspectiva actual en relación con la investigación promueve el desarrollo de habilidades que los faculten para un mejor desempeño como futuro profesional. En tal sentido, la presente investigación propone una estrategia metodológica que contribuya al desarrollo de la comunicación científica, de los estudiantes de la Educación Superior, lo que favorecería la gestión de la calidad del proceso educativo de este nivel de enseñanza. Para este fin, los docentes de la materia de comunicación científica pueden ser orientados desde el currículo para lograr un enfoque interdisciplinario que favorezca la gestión del aprendizaje de los universitarios para su futura proyección profesional.
guerra de cuarta generación y sus efectos en la frontera norte ecuatoriana. Respuesta del estado.
Authors: Salinas Haro Marco Gonzalo
Published: February 2022

En el presente artículo se analiza la naturaleza, evolución y características de la guerra de cuarta generación con varios ejemplos históricos, tomando como referencias conceptuales a varios autores expertos en este tipo de guerra, se reconoce sus impactos a nivel subregional y nacional principalmente en la frontera norte ecuatoriana; los pensamientos estratégicos sirven de marco referencial para la solución del problema y se concluye que la clara concepción y aplicación de los principios y procedimientos de guerra asimétrica, permitirá al Estado ecuatoriano la neutralización de los Grupos Ilegales Armados Transfronterizos (GIAT), considerando que la solución al problema no es solamente militar, se requiere la concurrencia de sus Instituciones de manera coordinada y eficaz en el sector del conflicto. Las fuentes utilizadas en el presente trabajo son abiertas y los argumentos no representan la posición de la Armada del Ecuador, constituye un aporte académico del autor sobre el tema.
Calidad de vida laboral y el compromiso organizacional: una perspectiva desde las universidades.
Authors: Pinela Morán Nory Analidhia , Donawa Torres Zoraima Aurelia
Published: February 2022

El objetivo fundamental del presente artículo es determinar la importancia de la calidad de vida laboral y su efecto sobre el compromiso organizacional desde una perspectiva teórica en contextos universitarios. Para ello, se recurre a la revisión bibliográfica que permita perfilar una amplia fundamentación teórica con nuevos enfoques que descomponen las variables calidad de vida laboral y compromiso organizacional identificando los indicadores de comportamiento actitudinal en los docentes de las universidades que permitirá a futuras investigaciones elaborar un instrumento válido y confiable para obtener un diagnóstico de la percepción de las dimensiones de las variables y de su relación, de tal manera que pueda ser utilizado por las organizaciones. Los resultados de la revisión teórica enuncian una relación significativamente positiva entre los componentes de la calidad de vida laboral sobre los componentes del compromiso organizacional.
Моделирование рентгеновского излучения субпикосекундного лазерно-плазменного рентгеновского источника
Authors: Седов М.В. , Рязанцев С.Н. , Пикуз С.А.
Published: February 2022

The issue of optimizing laser-plasma X-ray sources is still relevant. In this context, numerical simulation methods are very effective. A series of 2d PIC calculations using the EPOCH code were carried out. The laser pulse duration was 0.7 ps, the peak intensity was 3x1e20 W/cm2, and silicon foil between 2 and 5 µm thick was used as a target. The conversion efficiency into the continuous X-ray spectrum was calculated. The results of comparison of numerical calculations with experimental measurements showed their satisfactory agreement.
К теории ВРМБ в поле двумерно локализованной и неоднородной волны накачки при произвольном значении угла рассеяния
Authors: Солихов Д.К. , Хобилов Д.У. , Двинин С.А.
Published: February 2022

Рассмотрена задача о вынужденном рассеянии Мандельштама-Бриллюэна (ВРМБ) в плазме в поле двумерно локализованной и неоднородной волны накачки при произвольных значениях угла рассеяния. Получены точные решения системы укороченных уравнений для амплитуды электромагнитной рассеянной волны и амплитуды звуковой волны в приближении сильной диссипации звуковых волн при произвольном направлении распространения рассеянной волны. Исследована угловая зависимость интенсивности рассеянного излучения и ее зависимость от параметра неоднородности волны накачки. Ключевые слова: вынужденное комбинационное рассеяние: ВКР, ВРМБ, SBS, SRS, ионный звук, приближении сильной диссипации.
NIR Spectroscopy and Aquaphotomics Approach to Identify Soil Characteristics as a Function of the Sampling Depth
Authors:   Research Centre for Engineering and Agro-Food Processing, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Via G. Venezian, 26, 20133 Milano, Italy, Cattaneo Tiziana M.P. ,   PhD student, DAFNE, Tuscia University, Via S. M. in Gradi, 4, 01100, Viterbo, Italy, Marinoni Laura ,   Research Centre for Engineering and Agro-Food Processing, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Via G. Venezian, 26, 20133 Milano, Italy, Mura Stefania ,   DADU Dipartimento di Architettura Design e Urbanistica, University of Sassari, P.za Duomo 6, 07041 Alghero, Italy, Brambilla Massimo ,   Research Centre for Engineering and Agro-Food Processing, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Via Milano, 43, 24047 Treviglio (BG), Italy
Published: February 2022

Soil is a very complex medium made of minerals, organic matter, microorganisms, air, and water. Vibrational spectroscopy techniques are exceptionally well-suited to be used with portable and hand-held devices. In this study, NIR spectroscopy was applied using portable instrumentation and the holistic Aquaphotomics approach to identify the differences in three Mediterranean soil profiles from Sardinia (Italy). The soil samples (95) collected from alluvial and loess-sampling sites in the three study areas of North Sardinia (i.e., Arborea, Berchidda, and Ottava) underwent preliminary oven-drying at 40 °C and sieving (mesh size of 2 mm) to remove skeletal particles, large roots, and organic debris. Data on soil spectra were collected in duplicate using the microNIR OnSite-W spectrometer (VIAVI Srl, Italy) in reflectance mode from 900 – 1,600 nm (50 scans; 125 reading points). Then, the data on the absorbance from 1,300 to 1,550 nm were statistically processed to construct the aquagrams and perform a PCA (95% confidence level). The suitability of using a portable instrument to identify the kind of soil in different areas, for example, in areas that have undergone desertification, can help in soil classification and the rapid and non-destructive analysis of its characteristics. The Aquaphotomics approach could detect considerable variation (particularly in the soil from Arborea) associated with the sampling depth.
Designing Supportive e-Interventions for Partners of Men With Prostate Cancer Using Female Partners’ Experiences: Qualitative Exploration Study (Preprint)
Authors: Winter Natalie , Green Anna , Jongebloed Hannah , Ralph Nicholas , Chambers Suzanne , Livingston Patricia
Published: February 2022

BACKGROUND

Partners of men living with prostate cancer (PCa) can experience a variety of unmet needs that are largely unaddressed by health care professionals. There is limited evidence to suggest which approach may be most effective in supporting partners’ unmet needs and further research is required to determine how to provide support to caregivers and how technology solutions can be designed.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to explore the experience of partners of men living with PCa and their perceptions of the potential role of information technology in supporting their needs.

METHODS

A qualitative descriptive methodology using focus groups and phone interviews was used. Purposive sampling was used to recruit people attending a national conference supported by a national PCa organization. Interview guides were adapted from an existing evidence-based smartphone app for caregivers of people with colorectal cancer. Sessions were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. A coding framework was developed, and transcripts were coded line by line into the framework. Codes within the framework were grouped into descriptive categories that were then developed into analytical themes.

RESULTS

A total of 17 female partners participated in the study, with an average age of 64 (SD 8.5) years. The following two main themes emerged: In the first theme, that is, How technology can be shaped to support female partners of prostate cancer survivors, the content and design of the smartphone app was discussed in addressing female partners’ needs. The following four subthemes were developed: getting support from social networks and resources, the lack of relevant information, demystifying future care expectations during and following a PCa diagnosis, and delivering the smartphone app—to whom and from whom. In the second theme, that is, The benefits and barriers of technology, the suitability of smartphone apps as a supportive modality for female partners was described. This included three subthemes: the smartphone app as an appropriate modality for supporting female partners, the future anticipated benefits of using the smartphone app, and concerns for storing and accessing information on the internet.

CONCLUSIONS

A smartphone app may be a suitable modality for providing information and peer support to female partners of men living with PCa. There is a need to provide peer support for female partners in future interventions to ensure that female partners’ intimacy and daily practical needs are met.
Relative Contributions of Pseudohypoxia and Inflammation to Peritoneal Alterations with Long-Term Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
Authors: Krediet Raymond T. , Parikova Alena
Published: February 2022

Long-term peritoneal dialysis is associated with alterations in peritoneal function, like the development of high small solute transfer rates and impaired ultrafiltration. Also, morphologic changes can develop, the most prominent being loss of mesothelium, vasculopathy, and interstitial fibrosis. Current research suggests peritoneal inflammation as the driving force for these alterations. In this review, the available evidence for inflammation is examined and a new hypothesis is put forward consisting of high glucose-induced pseudohypoxia. Hypoxia of cells is characterized by a high (oxidized-reduced nicotinamide dinucleotide ratio) NADH-NAD+ ratio in their cytosol. Pseudohypoxia is similar but occurs when excessive amounts of glucose are metabolized, as is the case for peritoneal interstitial cells in peritoneal dialysis. The glucose-induced high NADH-NAD+ ratio upregulates the hypoxia-inducible factor-1 gene, which stimulates not only the glucose transporter-1 gene but also many profibrotic genes like TGFβ, vascular endothelial growth factor, plasminogen activator inhibitor-1, and connective tissue growth factor, all known to be involved in the development of peritoneal fibrosis. This review discusses the causes and consequences of pseudohypoxia in peritoneal dialysis and the available options for treatment and prevention. Reducing peritoneal exposure to the excessively high dialysate glucose load is the cornerstone to avoid the pseudohypoxia-induced alterations. This can partly be done by the use of icodextrin or by combinations of low molecular mass osmotic agents, all in a low dose. The addition of alanyl-glutamine to the dialysis solution needs further clinical investigation.
El gestor bibliográfico digital colaborativo como herramienta de apoyo al proceso de investigación
Authors: Mercado-Borja William-Enrique , Barrera-Navarro Juancri-Rusbel , Ravelo-Méndez Roisman-Enrique
Published: February 2022

Este es un estudio de caso con enfoque cuali-cuantitativo y nivel descriptivo, sobre cómo los estudiantes perciben el uso del gestor bibliográfico colaborativo digital. El estudio ayuda a reconocer la relevancia de utilizar dicho gestor para cualificar la investigación y la producción académica, desde proyectos que desarrollan estudiantes de la maestría en Tecnologías Digitales Aplicadas a la Educación. Participaron 103 estudiantes de los módulos: Caracterización de la investigación aplicada y Propuesta de investigación aplicada. Los resultados dejan ver que los tesistas valoran positivamente el gestor como dispositivo tecnológico clave para la gestión de la información y del conocimiento; a su vez, permiten inferir que esta herramienta informática en mención facilita la búsqueda, clasificación y análisis de registros bibliográficos, traduciéndose en adecuadas toma de decisiones y mejora en el desempeño tanto académico como de investigación.
Biomechanics of the anterior cruciate ligament under simulated molecular degradation
Authors:   hysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, 710 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611, USA, Adouni M , Gouissem A , Al khatib F , Eilaghi A
Published: February 2022

Injuries to the knee anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are common, with a known but poorly understood association with intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors. Some of these factors are enzymatically or mechanically mediated, creating acute focal injuries that may cause significant ligament damage. Understanding the relationship between the basic molecular structure and external loading of the ACL requires a hierarchical connection between the two levels. In the present study, a multi-domain frame was developed connecting the molecular dynamics of the collagen networks to the continuum mechanics of the ACL. The model was used to elucidate the effect of the two possible collagen degradation mechanisms on the aggregate ACL behaviour. Results indicated that collagen content and ACL stiffness were reduced significantly, regardless of the degradation mechanism. Furthermore, the volumetric degradation at the molecular level had a devastating effect on the mechanical behaviour of the ACL when it was compared with the superficial degradation. ACL damage initiation and propagation were clearly influenced by collagen degradation. To summarise, the new insights provided by the predicted results revealed the significance of the collagen network structural integrity to the aggregate mechanical response of the ACL and, hence, underlined the biomechanical factors that may help develop an engineering-based approach towards improving the therapeutic intervention for ACL pathologies.
Pretreatment with Allura Red or Tartrazine Increase Resistance of E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus to some Preservatives
Authors: Abu-Ghazaleh Bayan M.
Published: February 2022

Coloring agents such as allura red and tartrazine are frequently used in food and pharmaceutical industries. Also, many types of preservatives are added to food and pharmaceutical products to prevent their spoilage. This study examined the effect of pretreatment with nutrient broth containing allura red (AR) or tartrazine (TA) on survival of E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus in media containing preservatives (eg ascorbic acid, citric acid, or sodium chloride). Pretreatment of E. coli for 4 days with AR or TA before exposure for 3 days to nutrient broth containing NaCl (20%) significantly increased its resistance to sodium chloride (20%). Pretreatment of E. coli for 4 days with AR, TA, or nutrient broth alone before exposure for 3 days to nutrient broth containing ascorbic acid (1%) or to nutrient broth containing citric acid (0.5%) killed all cells. For S. aureus, pretreatment with AR or TA before exposure for 3 days to nutrient broth containing citric acid (0.3%) significantly increased its resistance to citric acid (0.3%). Pretreatment of S. aureus for 4 days with AR, TA, or nutrient broth alone before exposure for 3 days to nutrient broth containing citric acid (0.3%) reduced number of cells by 4.37, 2.54, and 6.97 logs, respectively. Pretreatment of S. aureus for 4 days with AR, TA, or nutrient broth alone before exposure for 3 days to nutrient broth containing ascorbic acid (0.5%) reduced number of viable cells by 3, 3.6, and 3.07 logs, respectively. Pretreatment of S. aureus for 4 days with AR, TA, or nutrient broth alone before exposure for 3 days to nutrient broth containing NaCl (20%) increased number of cells by 0.74, 0.7 and 1.1logs, respectively. These results have implications in food and pharmaceutical industries.
Correlation Among Writing Theory, Motivation And Writing Practice Of Trdinanti University Students
Authors: TRIDINANTI GAYA , RONI RUSMAN , SARI FARNIA , NURULANNINGSIH NURULANNINGSIH
Published: February 2022

ABSTRACT : The purpose of this study to determine the correlation among writing theory, writing motivation and the writing practice of narrative text. The method used is survey with correlational techniques. The analytical method used is correlational analysis.  The population is all students of English Department. The sample is 75 students with total sampling technique. The result shows that (1) there is significant correlation between Writing Theory and Writing Practice, proven by t value = 5.579 and Sig0.000 <0.05;(2) there is significant correlation between Writing Motivation and Writing Practice,  proven by t value = 2.167 and Sig. 0.000 <0.05; (3) there is significant contribution of Writing Theory and Writing Motivation toward Writing Practice, proven by Fo = 64.936 and Sig. 0.000 <0.05. It can be concluded that the writing practice of narrative text is correlated by writing theory and writing motivation both partially and simultaneously.

 

Keywords: motivation, narrative text, practice, theory, writing
Students’ Perceptions in a Diverse Language Classroom: The Case of One Public University in Indonesia
Authors: Wahyuni Anggraini Hesti , Hayati Rita , Lingga Pitaloka Nova
Published: February 2022

Diversity in language learning classrooms is important subject to study. Diversity affects students’ viewpoints and their success in language learning. Diversity does not exist without challenges; therefore, the emphasis here explored how diversity appeared and how the students accommodated the diversity to promote learning goals. This paper presented students ' perception of diversity in an English language classroom at one public university in Indonesia.  This exploratory study aimed to better understand diversity to meet students’ needs. By conducting a survey, the questionnaire and interview aimed to collect information about (a) demographic data (age, gender, and nationalities), but not limited to students’ level, culture and socioeconomic status, (b) students’ viewpoints about diversity and (c) how to accommodate the differences. The result showed that positive viewpoints referred to cultural awareness, knowledge acquisition and relationship while negative one referred to the difficulty to tolerate differences. Some recommendations are derived from the results.
Pre-Service EFL Teachers’ Digital Literacy and Factors Affecting Digital Literacy Development
Authors: Eryansyah Eryansyah , Petrus Ismail , Indrawati Sri , Ernalida Ernalida
Published: February 2022

This study was intended to investigate pre-service EFL teachers’ digital literacy skills and factors affecting them in developing their digital literacy skills. Respondents participating in this research were the English Education Study Program students of a university in South Sumatra Province. They were in the fourth-year of study. Research data were collected through questionnaires. Research findings revealed that pre-service EFL teachers’ digital literacy was categorized above acceptable level. The main factors inhibiting them from developing digital literacy competence were a limited number of computers with online access on campus, no ICT training provided by the university for them, less practice of digital technology in teaching and learning activities, lack of budget to access the internet outside campus. Sustainable availability of digital resources at the campus, regular training of ICT on campus, and persistent integration of digital technologies in language learning seemed to be important develop their digital literacy skills.
Running Dictation to Develop Students’ Listening Comprehension Ability
Authors: Putra Jaya Hariswan , Lingga Pitaloka Nova , Wijaya Alhenri
Published: February 2022

The aims of this research were to find out whether or not there was a significant improvement on students’ listening comprehension achievement after being taught by running dictation method and their perceptions on running dictation. The sample of this research was the second semester students of English Education Study Program at one state university in South Sumatera, Indonesia. The method of this study was experimental study with a one group pretest and posttest design. The data were collected by using listening comprehension prestest and posttest. T-test was used to analyze the data. The results showed that t-value was greater than t-table. It can be concluded that running dictation could improve students’ listening comprehension achievement. Some implications are also made for future research.
The Key Determinants of Social Media Use in Teaching during the Covid-19 Outbreak: Indonesia Case
Authors: Yuliana Lia , Prasojo Lantip Diat , Wijayanti Wiwik , Wijaya Widia Murni
Published: February 2022

This study aims to provide empirical evidence on how higher education institutions (HEIs) teacher educators use SM in teaching during the Corona Virus Disease (Covid-19) outbreak. Evaluation of the factors that are the key to implementing the use of SM in education during the Covid-19 outbreak is essential. We used a survey aiming to answer the research questions of the study. The study participants are 297 faculty members from all over the Indonesian faculty of education and teacher training. The findings of the study reported that all hypotheses are significant. Facilitating Condition (FC) significantly predicts Perceived Ease of Use (PEU) and Perceived Usefulness (PU). Similarly, PEU is positively related to PU and Intention to Use (IU). PU also significantly determines IU. In addition,  IU is significantly correlated with Actual Use (AU). The highest path coefficient is achieved by the relationship between the FC and PU. PEU and PU are the lowest relationship. Suggestions and recommendations are offered for the betterment of teaching and learning processes during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Educational Leader’s Adversity Quotient, Management Style, and Job Performance: Implications to School Leadership
Authors: Anne Tansiongco Louisa , Ibarra Florante
Published: February 2022

The study examined the adversity quotient, school management style and job performance of public elementary school heads in Cabanatuan City, Philippines. Total population sampling was utilized among 38 public elementary school heads in the district. Anchored on Adversity Quotient Theory (Stoltz, 2000) and Situational Leadership Theory (Hersey & Blanchard, 2001), both processes measured how educational leader reacts and resolves within tough school related problems encountered. These lenses offered structure in looking at the four dimensions of adversity quotient in relation to leadership style. Survey questionnaire on Adversity Response Profile (ARP), Leadership Style, and Office/Individual Performance Commitment Response (OPCR) were utilized.  With two-semester period of data consolidation, Pearson r product moment correlation assisted in the analysis of data.  Results disclosed that, in adversity quotient and job performance, school heads having high degree of adversity quotient- control most likely to perform better in instructional leadership and quality standard for basic education program. Recommendations on the opportunity of assimilating adversity quotient and school management style in their current school head qualifications be considered to further improve organizational performance in the educational management system.
Classification of motor imagery brain wave for bionic hand movement using multilayer perceptron
Authors: Priyatno Sapto Budi , Prakoso Teguh , Riyadi Munawar Agus
Published: February 2022

Physical disability due to amputation can affect a person's quality of life due to limited movement in performing daily activities. Bionic hands are used to help someone with an amputation disability. This research developed a bionic hand control based on electroencephalography sensors capable of measuring the brain's bioelectric activity. The classified brain wave was then translated as activity pattern information. The alpha & beta waves were the focus of this work. This study demonstrated a method to extract and classify motor imagery of brainwave activity patterns. The Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) method extracts motor imagery characteristics. The extraction of features is then classified by the Multilayer Perceptron (MLP) method for five classes of bionic hand movement. Testing was conducted with two scenarios. The first test motor imagery without additional movement showed an accuracy of 77.20 %, while the second test motor imagery combined with head movement showed an accuracy of 84.40% for five classes. The system based on motor imagery has been implemented in a bionic hand that shows the applicability of the proposed method.
Smart optimization of PV panel output using Fuzzy Logic Controller based solar tracker
Authors: Rosyadah Marhani , Kusumanto RD , Dewi Tresna
Published: February 2022

Currently, more people choose renewable energy over conventional energy, such as solar energy, which is the most eligible renewable energy in Palembang and South Sumatra due to its strategic location in the equator. However, solar energy cultivation is experiencing various obstacles resulting in not producing maximum output, which is indicated by low output efficiency. Solar tracker or solar tracking system is one of the best methods to ensure the maximum sunlight received by the PV panels. This paper shows the effectiveness of a solar tracking system controlled by FLC compared to a fixed system. The data is taken for 15 days during the weather changing in Indonesia, from the rainy season to the dry season. The maximum power generated by dual-axis solar tracking and fixed solar panels is 96.4768 W and 63,5106 W, whereas the power generated by dual-axis solar tracking is 32.9662 W higher than fixed solar panels. The highest efficiency obtained by dual-axis solar tracking is 25%, while fixed solar panels are 16%. The application of dual-axis solar tracking can optimize and increase the efficiency of solar panels because the panels are always perpendicular to the position of the highest irradiance. Data results show that FLC-based solar effectively improves power output and efficiency compared to a fixed solar panel.
Alpelisib to treat CLOVES syndrome, a member of the PIK3CA-related overgrowth syndrome spectrum
Authors: Fontelles Gemma Garreta , Pastor Júlia Pardo , Moreillo Carme Grande
Published: February 2022

CLOVES syndrome is a rare congenital overgrowth disorder caused by
mutations in the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha
(PIK3CA) gene. It is part of the PIK3CA-related overgrowth syndrome
(PROS) spectrum and its treatment is challenging. PROS malformations
have traditionally been treated by surgery, but research into
pharmacological treatments capable of blocking the PIK/AKT/mTOR pathway
has increased over the past decade. Its favorable results in these
settings suggest that its compassionate use in patients with PROS
disorders could have clinical benefits. Another promising drug is
Alpelisib, which is a selective inhibitor that competitively binds to
the p110a subunit of PIK3 in the intracellular PI3K/AKT signaling
pathway. A low dose of Alpelisib used on compassionate grounds was shown
in an uncontrolled case series to have striking effects in a cohort of
19 PROS patients, several with life-threatening complications. Moreover,
the low dose of Alpelisib provoked few side effects and did not impair
linear growth of the often young patients. We present the case of a
patient with CLOVES syndrome who was started on compassionate treatment
with Alpelisib after surgical debulking of a cystic lymphangioma and
treatment with sirolimus. This promising drug significantly reduced the
size of the lymphangioma and prevented progression of the tissue
overgrowth in the gluteal region. This case suggest that there may even
be collateral benefits of low-dose PI3K inhibition beyond mitigating
disease-specific features of PROS.
Slow and steady wins the race: spatial and stochastic processes and the failure of suppression gene drives
Authors: Paril Jefferson , Phillips Ben
Published: February 2022

Gene drives that skew sex ratios offer a new management tool to suppress
or eradicate pest populations. Early models and empirical work suggest
that these suppression drives can completely eradicate well-mixed
populations, but models that incorporate stochasticity and space (i.e.,
drift, and founder events) often result in loss or failure of the drive.
We developed a stochastic model to examine these processes in a simple
1-dimensional space. This simple space allows us to map the events and
outcomes that emerged and examine how properties of the drive’s wave of
invasion affect outcomes. Our simulations, across a
biologically-realistic section of parameter space, suggest that drive
failure might be a common outcome in spatially explicit, stochastic
systems, and that properties of the drive wave appear to mediate
outcomes. Surprisingly, the drives that would be considered fittest in
an aspatial model were strongly associated with failure in the spatial
setting. The fittest drives cause fast moving, narrow drive waves that
have a high chance of being penetrated by founder events, leading to
failure. Our results also show that high rates of dispersal reduce the
chance of failure because drive waves get disproportionately wider as
dispersal rates increase. Overall, wide, slow-moving drive waves were
much less prone to failure. Our results point to the complexity inherent
in using a genetic system to effect demographic outcomes and speak to a
clear need for ecological and evolutionary modelling to inform the drive
design process.
Deducing Optimal Classification Algorithm for Heterogeneous Fabric
Authors: Alfarisi Omar , Aung Zeyar , Sassi Mohamed
Published: February 2022

For defining the optimal machine learning algorithm, the decision was not easy for which we shall choose. To help future researchers, we describe in this paper the optimal among the best of the algorithms. We built a synthetic data set and performed the supervised machine learning runs for five different algorithms. For heterogeneous rock fabric, we identified Random Forest, among others, to be the appropriate algorithm.
Outcome of Orbital Complications of Acute Rhinosinusitis in Children
Authors:   Dept of Surgery, College of Medicine, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq, Al-Hassani Jaafer
Published: February 2022

Background: Acute bacterial rhinosinusitis occurs commonly as a sequel to a viral upper respiratory tract infection. Spread of infection outside the sinuses to the surrounding brain and orbit results in complicated sinusitis. Complications are more common in children than adults due to anatomical and immunological factors. Objective: To identify the correlation of orbital manifestations with computed tomography (CT) scan findings in diagnosing and classifying the disease, the efficacy of various treatment modalities and the outcome of these complications in children. Methods: A prospective study of 16 patients who presented with orbital swelling and features of acute rhinosinusitis was conducted in the Otorhinolaryngology Department at Al-Imamein Al-Kadhimein Medical City from April 2014 to October 2015. A full history, ear, nose and throat (ENT) examination including naso-endoscopic examination (if possible), ophthalmological assessment and CT scan of nose and paranasal sinuses were done. Patients were classified to have either pre-or postseptal infection depending on CT findings. All patients were admitted to the ENT ward, received intravenous broad-spectrum antibiotics and supportive measures and kept under close observation with monitoring of ophthalmological manifestations and vital signs. Some patients responded to medical treatment and others required surgical intervention. All patients after recovery were discharged home on oral antibiotics for 2 weeks and followed up monthly for a total duration of 3 months. Results: The majority of patients were males (62.5%). Mean ages of patients was 8.9±2.9 years with a range (4 to 15) year. Preseptal cellulitis was more common (62.5% vs. 37.5%). Impaired visual acuity, impaired extraocular movement and proptosis were significantly associated with postseptal infections as the P values were 0.01, 0.003 and 0.003 respectively. Preseptal cellulitis responded well to medical treatment. Postseptal abscesses required surgical drainage using an external, endoscopic or combined approach. 94% of patients had complete recovery without any sequel. Conclusion: Orbital manifestations are strongly correlated with CT findings. Medical treatment is very effective for preseptal infection. The choice of surgical approach for managing postseptal infection will depend upon, the site and extension of the abscess and the state of the nasal cavity. Early and accurate management can reduce morbidity and mortality. Keywords: Orbital complications of sinusitis, pediatric rhinosinusitis, ethmoiditis Citation: Al-Hassani JMK. outcome of orbital complications of acute rhinosinusitis in children. Iraqi JMS. 2021; 19(1): 90-98. doi: 10.22578/IJMS.19.1.12