bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ВПЛИВ СИСТЕМ УДОБРЕННЯ НА ФОРМУВАННЯ БАЛАНСУ ЕЛЕМЕНТІВ ЖИВЛЕННЯ В ПОСІВАХ СОРГО ЗЕРНОВОГО
Authors: Іваніна В. В. , Пашинська К. Л.
Published: July 2022

Вперше в умовах достатнього зволоження Лісостепу України за вирощування сорго зернового на чорноземі вилугуваному обґрунтовано систему удобрення, яка формує врівноважений баланс елементів живлення у ґрунті та забезпечує отримання врожайності зерна понад 8,5 т/га. Встановлено, що рослини сорго зернового з товарною продукцією із ґрунту виносили переважно азот, побічною – переважно калій. На контролі без добрив винос зерном (6,09 т/га) азоту становив 105 кг/га, фосфору – 24, калію – 27, стеблами (26,1 т/га) – відповідно 58, 12 та 140 кг/га. За вирощування на чорноземі вилугуваному сорго зернове позитивно відгукувалось на внесення високих доз мінеральних добрив. За відчуження із поля нетоварної частини врожаю внесення дози добрив N120Р120К120 забезпечило врожайність зерна – 7,91 т/га, стебел – 28,3 т/га зі збільшенням до контролю без добрив – відповідно на 1,82 та 2,2 т/га. За зазначеної системи удобрення з біологічним врожаєм рослини сорго зернового виносили із ґрунту азоту – 207 кг/га, фосфору – 46, калію – 192 зі зростанням до контролю без добрив – відповідно на 40, 10 та 25 кг/га. Підвищенню врожайності сорго зернового сприяло застосування альтернативної органо-мінеральної системи удобрення. За внесення 4 т/га соломи + N120Р120К120 врожайність зерна становила 8,54 т/га з перевищенням контролю без добрив – на 2,45 т/га. Така система удобрення забезпечила високу економічну ефективність вирощування сорго зернового, однак не формувала врівноваженого балансу елементів живлення у ґрунті. За внесення 4 т/га соломи + N120Р120К120 дефіцит азоту у ґрунті зберігався на рівні 74 кг/га, калію – 31 кг/га за позитивного балансу фосфору 79 кг/га. Найбільш продуктивною та екологічно стабільною визначено систему удобрення, яка передбачала вносити з осені під оранку 4 т/га соломи + N120Р120К120 та залишати нетоварну частину врожаю сорго зернового на полі. За таких умов формувався практично бездефіцитний баланс азоту (–4 кг/га) і накопичувались значні запаси фосфору і калію у ґрунті – відповідно 94 та 134 кг/га. За залишання нетоварної частини врожаю сорго зернового на полі раціональним за альтернативної органо-мінеральної системи удобрення є внесення з осені під орану лише азотних та фосфорних добрив – 4 т/га соломи + N120Р30. Така система удобрення формуватиме урівноважений баланс елементів живлення у ґрунті та істотно зменшить витрати на удобрення.
Self-Esteem as Predictor of Post-Traumatic Stress among Victims of Human Trafficking in South-West Nigeria
Authors: Donald Dennis Uba , O. Okeke Afamefefuna
Published: July 2022

The advent of human trafficking has become a global plague in the twentieth century. This study examined self-esteem as a predictor of Post-Traumatic stress among a group of selected victims of human trafficking. A correlational survey design was adopted in the study. The accidental sampling technique was used to select seventy-eight (78) victims of human trafficking who were in different zones of the National Agency for Trafficked Persons (NAPTIP). Post-traumatic Stress Scale, developed by Keane et al (1984) (α = .97) and the Inventory for Self-Esteem by Hudson, (1984) = (α. 92) was used to gather necessary information for the study. Two hypotheses were formulated and tested using an independent t-test and simple linear regression analysis. The results showed that self-esteem showed an inverse prediction on post-traumatic stress disorder (β = -.28 p < .01), and the scores of victims with low self–esteem (X) = 26.14, high self–esteem (X) = 20.44 were significantly different. The observed difference in the mean reached a significant level at t (53) = -3. 26, P<.05. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that the National Agency for Trafficked Persons and other humanitarian organizations should establish a clinical unit within their organizations to help victims learn and become psychologically resilient should engage victims into therapeutic and educational programs and using clinical interventions to help boost self-esteem, and self-awareness of these victims to reduce the trauma associated problems associated with the heinous activities of human trafficking.
Pedagogía de la Maravilla aplicada a un taller de producción creativa
Authors: Fàbregas Ariadna , Pujadas Anna , Saiz Mar
Published: July 2022

Se presenta en este artículo una experiencia de innovación docente de la asignatura Investigación artística incluida en el Máster Oficial de Investigación en Arte y Diseño de Eina, centro universitario adscrito a la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona (uab). Se trataba de una experiencia de innovación docente en torno al Trabajo Final de Máster donde se desplazaron las ideas iniciales a un contexto nuevo que se usaba como laboratorio de especulación a través de la práctica. Este contexto fue el jardín de la universidad y un espacio virtual colaborativo. La experiencia se tituló Fuera de campo y se vehiculó a través de una metodología de nueva aparición llamada Learning through Wonder (Pedagogía de la Maravilla). Una Pedagogía de la Maravilla fomenta el planteamiento de oportunidades de anticipación, encuentro, investigación, descubrimiento y propagación.
Do it yourself: una investigación metodológica acerca de la representación del movimiento en el artista contemporáneo William Kentridge
Authors: Baeza Medina Almudena
Published: July 2022

o it yourself es una experiencia de enseñanza-aprendizaje acerca de la representación del movimiento según la técnica artística inventada por el sudafricano William Kentridge (Johannesburgo, 1955) en su serie Drawings for Projection. Con esta investigación metodológica buscamos el desarrollo del pensamiento crítico y creativo en nuestros estudiantes de Artes Digitales, en la materia introductoria de Fundamentos del Dibujo y la Fotografía. Para ello emplearemos estrategias de Artful Thinking porque creemos que el pensamiento de los artistas tiene particularidades propias que lo diferencian del mero pensamiento creativo o lateral. Secundariamente queremos fomentar el interés por los medios analógicos, que pueden ayudar a enriquecer las estéticas digitales o sintéticas, y también enseñar a valorar el amateurismo como un modo de producción que permite una mayor investigación al no estar constreñido por criterios de utilidad ni regido por protocolos estandarizados que tienden a repetir vorazmente resultados y estéticas. Se trata de poner en práctica el lema punk del do it yourself por el método de enfrentarse a la tarea de recrear una animación dibujando a carboncillo a lo Kentridge y de replicar el pensamiento del sudafricano analizando su obra mediante rutinas de Artful Thinking creadas por la Universidad de Harvard. Mostraremos cómo se diseñó la experiencia, algunos recursos útiles y evidencias de que nuestros estudiantes emplearon efectivamente el pensamiento crítico y creativo.
Posicionamiento autopercibido del alumno con respecto al vulnerable en la enseñanza inmersiva del diseño social
Authors: Casas Romero Cecilia , Chávez Muñoz José
Published: July 2022

En la práctica educativa del diseño social, el alumno desarrolla una conciencia del lugar que ocupa como diseñador con respecto a los miembros del colectivo vulnerable. Este estudio trata de definir en qué consiste este posicionamiento autopercibido, como apoyo a una hipótesis, más general, según la cual el quehacer del diseñador social difiere del de otros oficios que se ocupan de lograr bienestar social y, por lo tanto, gozaría de un una función específica y entidad propia. Hemos trabajado con dos delimitaciones, teórica y empírica. Esta última, a partir de datos generados en una intervención educativa post-COVID con mayores con Alzheimer, celebrada en una residencia de la tercera edad. Así, como resultado, veremos que la posición del diseñador social frente al vulnerable, va más allá de la empatía y alcanza la compasión singularmente entendida, la cual a su vez empuja al diseñador social a la acción.
GEÇMİŞTEN GÜNÜMÜZE TÜRKİYE SİNEMASI’NDA SOSYO-KÜLTÜREL DEĞİŞİM SÜRECİNDE AİLE OLGUSUNA GENEL BİR BAKIŞ
Authors: Çetin Özkan Zühal , Öztürk Bulut Özlem
Published: July 2022

Aile kurumu, sosyalleşme sürecinin başlangıcı ve sosyal hayatın bir parçasıdır. Toplum ve aile arasındaki karmaşık sınırlar, evi özel bir alan olarak izole etmeyi imkânsız hale getirir. Aile, çocuğun kültürel normlar ve sosyal zihniyet kavramını öğrendiği alandır. Ailenin toplumla kurduğu karmaşık ilişki nedeniyle çocuk, sosyalleşme sürecinde kültürün normatif kodlarını öğrenir. Toplum değiştikçe aile yapısı da dönüşmektedir. Bu çift yönlü bir ilişkidir. Sosyal politikanın da konusu olan aileler, anne-baba ve çocuktan oluşan yalıtılmış ve heterojen yapılardır. Batı Avrupa’nın sınıflı toplum yapısından farklı olarak Türkiye’ye özgü bir aile yapısı görülmektedir. Buna göre geniş aileyle yakın ilişkide olan ama tam anlamıyla yalıtılmamış çekirdek ailenin kökeni, Cumhuriyet’in ilanından sonra kurulan yeni toplumsal düzende yatar. 19. yüzyıl bilimselliğiyle çekirdek aile yapısını doğalmış gibi sunan çalışmalar, kadın ve erkeğin biyolojik özelliklerinden yola çıkarak toplumsal bir cinsiyet ideolojisi üretirken iki cinsi karşıtlıklar üzerinden tanımlayarak erkeği dış dünya, kadını ise özel alanla ilişkilendirmektedir. Filmler, kültürel kodlarla süslenmiş insan hikayeleridir. Ekrandaki temsiller, gerçek hayatın estetik izdüşümleri olarak sunulur. Bu bağlamda gerçeklik ile kurgu arasında kurulan film evrenleri ve karakter temsilleri, toplumsal hayatta aile, evlilik, aşk gibi pek çok olguya ilişkin kodlar ve zihniyet parçaları taşır. Günümüzde toplumsal yaşamın temel birimi olarak tanımlanan ailenin sinemasal temsili, izleyicinin zihninde gerçek yaşam ile kurgusal öyküler arasında benzerlikler ya da zıtlıklar taşıyan görüşler oluşturacaktır.
Patients with hypercortisolemic Cushing disease possess a distinct class of hematopoietic progenitor cells leading to erythrocytosis
Authors: Varricchio Lilian , Geer Eliza B , Martelli Fabrizio , Mazzarini Maria , Funnell Alister , Bieker James J , Papayannopoulou Thalia , Migliaccio Anna Rita
Published: July 2022

Although human cell cultures stimulated with dexamethasone suggest that the glucocorticoid receptor (GR) activates stress erythropoiesis, the effects of GR activation on erythropoiesis in vivo remain poorly understood. We characterized the phenotype of a large cohort of patients with Cushing disease, a rare condition associated with elevated cortisol levels. Results from hypercortisolemic patients with active Cushing disease were compared with those obtained from eucortisolemic patients after remission and from volunteers without the disease. Patients with active Cushing disease exhibited erythrocytosis associated with normal hemoglobin F levels. In addition, their blood contained elevated numbers of GR-induced CD163+ monocytes and a unique class of CD34+ cells expressing CD110, CD36, CD133 and the GR-target gene CXCR4. When cultured, these CD34+ cells generated similarly large numbers of immature erythroid cells in the presence and absence of dexamethasone, with raised expression of the GR-target gene GILZ. Of interest, blood from patients with Cushing disease in remission maintained high numbers of CD163+ monocytes and, although their CD34+ cells had a normal phenotype, these cells were unresponsive to added dexamethasone. Collectively, these results indicate that chronic exposure to excess glucocorticoids in vivo leads to erythrocytosis by generating erythroid progenitor cells with a constitutively active GR. Although remission rescues the erythrocytosis and the phenotype of the circulating CD34+ cells, a memory of other prior changes is maintained in remission.
Conversando sobre pesquisa qualitativa com Robert Stake
Authors: Nascimento Marcilia Nogueira do
Published: July 2022

Publicado no ano de 2011, contendo 263 páginas, o livro Pesquisa Qualitativa: estudando como as coisas funcionam, de Robert Edward Stake apresenta em uma descrição dialógica as partes constituintes de um projeto de pesquisa, caracterizando os elementos desde o planejamento à execução da pesquisa qualitativa. O processo de elaboração de um projeto de pesquisa bem como cada etapa de desenvolvimento da mesma requer alguns cuidados fundamentais os quais são determinantes para um trabalho não apenas de qualidade, mas também satisfatório e prazeroso para o pesquisador. Essa obra contempla todos esses cuidados apresentando-os com uma riqueza de exemplos e de detalhes, a partir de uma descrição singularmente habilidosa.
Phlebitis associated with peripheral venous catheter placement: systematic review
Authors: Ulloa Heras Leonor del Rocío , Salas Contreras Francy Hollminn , Morgado Tapia María Gabriela
Published: July 2022

Peripheral venous catheter (PVC) is often a common application we use for patient care worldwide for intravenous (IV) fluid administration. Objective: to examine the scientific literature on phlebitis associated with peripheral venous catheter placement through systematic review.  Methodology: it is a literature review for the realization of this process, the recommendations of the PRISMA method will be followed. Main results: the worldwide prevalence of phlebitis was Australia 12%, Portugal 11.5%, Germany 7.6%, Spain 5.6%, Portugal 36.7%. Risk factors: age, venipuncture site, venous catheter size, failed attempts, and HIV drugs, diabetic patients, immunosuppressive drugs, venipuncture site, cathlon number 18. Risk factors for phlebitis: age, sex, venipuncture site, large venous catheters, failed attempts, hypertonic fluids, antibiotics. Conclusion: the staff should know the symptoms of phlebitis, monitor the site where the peripheral venous line was placed, the anatomical part should focus on the caliber of the venous catheter, the care should be comfortable and safe, thus increasing the quality of care and avoiding complications such as inflammation,
Australian vaccine preventable disease epidemiological review series: diphtheria 1999–2019
Authors: Winkler Noni E , Dey Aditi , Quinn Helen E , Pourmarzi Davoud , Lambert Stephen , McIntyre Peter , Beard Frank
Published: July 2022

Background Diphtheria is rare in Australia, but an increasing number of cases have been notified in recent years. Alongside notifications from 1999 to 2019, we analysed other relevant national data sources to evaluate trends over the past two decades. Methods Diphtheria notifications (National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System [NNDSS]), hospitalisations (National Hospital Morbidity Database [NHMD]) and deaths (Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Australian Coordinating Registry) were separately analysed by site of infection, age group, sex, state/territory, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status, and vaccination status. Results During the study period, eight (0.002 per 100,000 population per year) cases of respiratory diphtheria and 38 (0.008 per 100,000 population per year) cases of cutaneous diphtheria were recorded in the NNDSS, with 45/46 reported in the nine years since 2011. Corynebacterium diphtheriae accounted for 87% of notified cases, who had a median age of 31.5 years (respiratory diphtheria) and 52.5 years (cutaneous diphtheria); no respiratory diphtheria was notified in those under 15 years of age. A majority of the cutaneous diphtheria cases (27/38; 71%) were acquired overseas, as were 3/8 (38%) of the respiratory diphtheria cases. Rates of both presentation types were higher in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (respiratory: 0.007 per 100,000 population per year; cutaneous: 0.021 per 100,000 population per year) than were rates in the overall population. Queensland had the highest rate of notified respiratory cases (0.007 per 100,000 population per year), and the Northern Territory the highest rate of cutaneous notifications (0.043 per 100,000 population per year). There were 29 hospitalisations with a principal-diagnosis diphtheria code in the NHMD between 2002 and 2018, of which eight were designated as respiratory (0.002 per 100,000 population per year), eight as cutaneous (0.002 per 100,000 population per year), and 13 with an unknown site of infection. Among notified cases, two deaths were reported in unvaccinated people in Queensland. Conclusions Although diphtheria remains rare in Australia, 45 cases were notified in the years 2011–2019, compared with one case between 1999 and 2010. Robust surveillance remains important to detect all cases. High immunity will need to be maintained across all age groups to prevent outbreaks, and travel and adult booster doses should be encouraged.
Patrimonio Mundial, el Club de los 1000
Authors: Jaramillo Carlos
Published: July 2022

Esta discusión se centra en evidenciar los impactos menos conocidos de la Convención Sobre la Protección del Patrimonio Mundial, Cultural y Natural de UNESCO, en conexión con las comunidades locales. Esta reflexión surge de mi experiencia personal de trabajo en patrimonio cultural en lugares de conflicto y pos-conflicto como Kosovo, Irak, Afganistán, Chipre y Etiopia entre otros, donde la Convención tiene poco y nada que aportar, además de las cíclicas declaraciones de ¡Salvemos al patrimonio cultural! Todo lo contrario, si analizamos con atención, los conceptos fundamentales que soportan la Convención (territorialidad, identidad y nacionalidad), resultan ser los mismos que en principio detonan los conflictos armados. Es decir, todo lo que la Convención quiere preservar, es lo que las armas quieren cambiar. Para ilustrar mi argumento presento tres ejemplos: Singapur, Kosovo y Camboya, en los que la Convención has servido propósitos políticos que poco tienen que ver con el patrimonio cultural y si con orbitas de poder dinero y superioridad.
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP MATEMATIS SISWA DALAM MATERI TRIGONOMETRI KELAS X IPS 2 SMAN 17 BATAM
Authors: Sibarani Jenny Derfia , Gusmania Yesi , Hanggara Yudhi
Published: July 2022

Abstrak. Rendahnya hasil belajar diakibatkan oleh berbagai macam faktor, salah satu diantaranya adalah rendahnya pemahaman konsep matematis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis siswa dalam materi trigonometri kelas X IPS 2 SMAN 17 Batam. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas X IPS 2 SMAN 17 Batam yang berjumlah 19 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan tes dan wawancara semi terstruktur. Soal tes digunakan untuk mengukur kemampuan pemahaman konsep siswa dalam memahami konsep yang terdiri atas 3 soal berbentuk uraian. Instrumen dalam penelitian ini menggunakan uji validitas dan reliabilitas (r = 0,627). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan siswa yang mampu memahami pada indikator menyatakan ulang sebuah konsep sebesar 5,26 %, menyajikan konsep dalam berbagai bentuk representasi matematis sebesar 15,78 %, dan mengaplikasikan konsep ke pemecahan masalah sebesar 26,31 % sehingga hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis siswa Kelas X IPS 2 SMA Negeri 17 Batam masih tergolong rendah pada materi trigonometri.Kata kunci: Analisis, Kemampuan Pemahaman Konsep, Trigonometri.Abstract. Low learning results are caused by a variety of factors, one of which is the low understanding of mathematical concepts. This research aims to describe the ability to understand the mathematical concepts of students in trigonometric material grade X IPS 2 SMAN 17 Batam. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach with research subjects is grade X student IPS 2 SMAN 17 Batam which numbered 19 people. Data collection techniques use semi-structured tests and interviews. The test question is used to measure the ability to understand students' concepts in understanding concepts consisting of 3 questions in the form of descriptions. Instruments in this study used validity and reliability tests (r= 0.627). The results showed students who were able to understand on the indicator re-stated a concept of 5.26 %, present concepts in various forms of mathematical representation of 15.78%, and apply the concept to problem solving by 26.31 % so that the results of the analysis showed that the ability to understand the mathematical concepts of Students Grade X IPS 2 SMA Negeri 17 Batam is still relatively low in trigonometric material.Keywords: analysis, ability to understand concepts, Trigonometric.
Efektivitas model pembelajaran Generatif terhadap hasil belajar matematika siswa Kelas XII SMAN 5 Batam
Authors: Adriani Nurliza , Hanggara Yudhi , Amelia Fitrah
Published: July 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuanuuntuk mengetahui efektivitas model pembelajaran generatif terhadap hasil belajar matematika siswa kelas XII SMAN 5 Batam. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian quasi experimental dengan desain penelitian post-test only control design. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas XII SMAN 5 Batam. Subjek pada penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas XII IPS 1 yang berjumlah 46 siswa sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas XII IPS 2 yang berjumlah 46 siswa sebagai kelas kontrol. Teknik pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan teknik cluster random sampling. Data diperoleh dengan instrumen tes sebanyak 5 butir soal uraian yang validitas dan reliabel. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah uji normalitas, uji homogenitas dan uji hipotesis yang meliputi uji one sampel t-Test dan independent sample t-Test. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data, 1)Model pembelajaran Generatif efektif terhadap hasil belajar matematika siswa kelas XII IPS SMAN 5 Batam Tahun Ajaran  2021/2022. 2)Model pembelajaran Direct Instruction tidak efektif terhadap hasil belajar matematika siswa kelas XII IPS SMAN 5 Batam Tahun Ajaran 2021/2022. 3)Terdapat perbedaan keefektifan model pembelajaran Generatif dan model pembelajaran Direct Instruction terhadap hasil belajar matematika siswa kelas XII SMAN 5 Batam Tahun Ajaran 2021/2022.
The Potential Utilization of Sunan Bonang’s Tomb as Learning Resources : A Preliminary Findings
Authors: Mustajab Imam
Published: July 2022

This study aims to explore and uncover another side of the potentials of Sunan Bonang’s Tomb in relation to its use for educational purposes. Its main focus is the utilization as a learning resource. Through a qualitative research under a case study approach with descriptive data. The data analysis start from data collection through observation, and interviews with local figure and site functionary, also documentation as support. Then step into data reduction, and subsequently the data presentation, later on draw the conclusion of research results. The Results showed that the Tomb of Sunan Bonang contains various potentials that can be utilize in relation to be as a learning resources. From the geographically and architecturally, The Sunan Bonang’s tomb possess opportunities as a learning resource such in Islamic education, history education, moreover multicultural and character education. Its use in the learning process can be through direct or indirect.
Urgensi Penggunaan Tata Bahasa yang Baik dalam Berkomentar di Aplikasi Media Sosial Tiktok Terhadap Kesehatan Mental dan Pembentukan Karakter pada Siswa SMP dan SMA
Authors: Alika Shintia Dwi , Dewi Arinda Puspa , Anggara Izaz Rakha , Shabrany Rahma Hayyu , Madhasatya Satriya Yoga
Published: July 2022

This study aims to describe the psychological impact of toxic language in the comment section and the urgency of using good language on TikTok relating to mental health and character development, especially for high school students. This study used a qualitative method for data analysis by involving high school students aged 12-17 years old. Moreover, it uses questionnaires using a Google form that is shared with the respondents using linked messages via WhatsApp messenger and adding additional data with some screenshots from TikTok for the data collection. The hermeneutic technique is also used for the data analytics technique. The results of this study indicated that junior high school students used the TikTok application more often than high school students. In addition, there were still many negative comments with toxic language found by middle and high school students on social media, especially on TikTok. It can affect the quality of their mental health and their character development. Thus, students should be able to apply filter culture before sharing and still need supervision from the surrounding environment, such as teachers and parents.
A Rare Adult Case of Choristoma in Nasopharynx Obstructing the Eustachian Tube: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Kang Yun Jin , Cho Uiju , Kim Yeon Ji , Park Chan-Soon
Published: July 2022

Choristoma, also known as a hairy polyp, is a rare benign mass that commonly occurs in the nasopharynx and oropharynx in the head and neck region. It is usually diagnosed in children and has rarely been reported in adults. In this study, we describe a nasopharyngeal choristoma in an adult man. The mass was located at the lateral nasopharyngeal wall, and the patient expressed intermittent nasal stuffiness and ear fullness. The mass was successfully removed using an endoscopic approach. Since nasopharyngeal choristoma in adults is rare, it is important to distinguish it from other benign tumors located in the nasopharynx or nasal cavity. In this report, we describe the radiologic characteristics of nasopharyngeal choristoma and summarize the importance of differential diagnosis from other benign masses.
A Case of Laryngeal Amyloidosis: Role of US and US-CNB for Preoperative Diagnosis
Authors: Ahn Dongbin , Oh Eun Jung , Kwak Ji Hye , Sohn Jin Ho
Published: July 2022

Amyloidosis is a rare benign disease characterized by the extracellular deposition of nonsoluble fibrillar proteins (amyloids) within organs. Laryngeal amyloidosis (LA) accounts for only 9%-15% of all cases of amyloidosis. Since clinical manifestations and laryngoscopic findings often overlap with those of laryngeal cancer, it is challenging to differentiate LA from laryngeal cancer prior to surgical biopsy. We report a case of LA mimicking laryngeal cancer, in which the diagnosis was facilitated by preoperative ultrasonography (US) and US-guided core-needle biopsy (US-CNB) prior to surgical biopsy. The US findings of this case were distinguishable from those of laryngeal cancer, which enabled us to consider a diagnosis other than laryngeal cancer. Amyloidosis was diagnosed preoperatively using office-based percutaneous US-CNB, avoiding general anesthesia needed for suspension laryngoscopic examination. This case suggests that US and US-CNB could be used as supplementary diagnostic modalities to evaluate suspicious laryngeal masses mimicking laryngeal cancer.
Sudden Hearing Loss in Patients With COVID-19: Case Series and Analysis of the Literature
Authors: Jin Myung Ho , Kim Min Woo , Choi Jun Yong , Kwak Min Young
Published: July 2022

This study reports on patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARSCoV-2) presenting with sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The study included four adult patients who presented with the complaint of unilateral SSNHL after testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 by RT-PCR from January to April 2022. Of the four patients, only one young adult recovered his hearing following a combination of oral and intratympanic steroid therapy. It is a challenge to confirm evidence of association between COVID-19 and SSNHL. Nevertheless, the early screening and diagnosis for SSNHL following COVID-19 enables prompt treatment with steroids, which offers the best chance of hearing recovery.
Meritokrasi Dalam Film Parasit
Authors:   Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana Indonesia, Krisnawati Ester
Published: July 2022

Parasite (2019) is a film by Bong Joon-ho that won the Academy Award. In addition, this film that depicts social inequality in South Korea is considered as the point of the rise of Asian films in global cinema. This film presents an implicit message or meaning about meritocracy and its implications and the discourse it carries. Through Roland Barthes' semiotic theory, the researcher found that the meritocracy in the Parasite film occurred in work, education, and achievement or appreciation. The denotation shown in the scene shows the presence of body gestures, words and actions that indicate belief in the meritocracy experienced by the characters. Whereas in connotation, there is a system that exists in the environment of figures that shows meritocracy. Finally, in the myth section, there is a discourse brought by the meritocracy who worked on the film. The discourse is a narrative about neoliberalism and the impact of global capitalism. The results of this study can strengthen the existing theme in the film Parasite, which is about social inequality. Structural poverty and social classes can be seen at the root of the problem. Poor characters believe that with hard work they will achieve success, while rich characters believe that relationships or beliefs are more important than hard work. This contradiction then gives rise to myths that are believed by one another. The meritocracy system which operates at the level of this myth actually widens social inequality and makes it difficult for the lower classes to carry out social mobility. This research examines how a country like South Korea cannot be separated from global capitalism with its neoliberalism which destroys social relations between communities.
Dialog Antar Budaya: Interpretasi Video Musik Wonderland Indonesia
Authors:   Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta Indonesia, Noor Firdaus , Hidayah Della Bagusnur ,   School of Communication, Universiti Sains Malaysia Malaysia
Published: July 2022

August 17, 2021, coinciding with the 76th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia, a music video with a duration of 08 minutes 15 seconds appeared on the Alffy Rev’s Youtube channel, which managed to top trending number 1 on Youtube. Wonderland Indonesia, which is used as the material object of this research, is a collaborative work that compiles nine folk songs and one national anthem mixed with Electronic Music Dance elements. This study examines the dialectic of the combination of technology, communi
Congenital defects and herpesvirus infection in beluga whale Delphinapterus leucas calves from the Critically Endangered Cook Inlet population
Authors: Burek-Huntington KA , Shelden KEW , Guilfoyle C , Thewissen JGM , Migura M , Armien AG , Romero CH
Published: July 2022

Cook Inlet beluga whales (CIBs) Delphinapterus leucas are Critically Endangered and genetically distinct from other beluga populations in Alaska. CIBs are exposed to numerous natural and anthropogenic sources of mortality and morbidity. This study describes congenital defects observed in 2 CIB calves. The first case, an aborted fetus, was characterized by lack of a peduncle and flukes, anorectal and genitourinary dysgenesis, and probable biliary dysplasia. The second case, a male calf, had a perineal groove defect and suspected secondary peritonitis; it also had a systemic herpesvirus infection. Further studies are needed to determine if such defects are due to genetic mutation, infectious diseases, nutritional imbalances, or contaminant exposure.
Corporate Charity for ‘the House’: Craft Pensions and the Widows’ Fund, 1670–1782
Authors: Allen Aaron
Published: July 2022

This article focuses on charitable provision for craft widows and the development of new ways of meeting the challenges of caring for them. The craft guild was an important part of Europe’s urban social structures. It is popularly understood as having offered a safety net for members and their families through old age and the experience of bereavement. Taking for example the Edinburgh building trades, which incorporated ten distinct arts under the title of ‘Incorporation of Mary’s Chapel’, important aspects of corporate charitable provision are brought to light. The incorporation referred to themselves as ‘the House’, laying claim to their place as one of the building blocks of a godly society, but were they always able to provide for their households? Previously underused sources give fresh insights into the difficulties faced by the House in meeting the needs of their widows. From the eighteenth century, innovative forms of provision were instituted, which were an entitlement rather than discretionary, but for most of the incorporation’s history, charity depended on the state of their finances. This meant difficult decisions for those in charge, which raises questions about the assumption that membership of a craft guild guaranteed an economic safety net.
Nuevos hallazgos de peracáridos marinos (Crustacea: Amphipoda, Isopoda) en el Océano Atlántico y el Golfo de México
Authors: Varela Carlos
Published: July 2022

Producto del estudio de material depositado en la colección del Museo de Invertebrados Marinos de la Universidad de Miami se registran nuevas ubicaciones y se amplía la distribución de cuatro especies de peracáridos. Estas especies son el isópodo Syscenus infelix y tres especies de anfípodos pertenecientes al género Trischizostoma: T. costai, T. richeri y T. denticulatum. Estos organimos son marinos, habitantes de aguas profundas y ectoparásitos de peces y tiburones. Además, se brindan para los mismos, las nuevas ubicaciones en el Océano Atlántico y el Golfo de México donde fueron hallados.
Morfología comparada del hueso urohial de peces recolectados en la línea costera de Veracruz, México
Authors: Martínez-Pérez José Antonio , Garduño-Gaona Jairo Sarael , Medina-Narvaez Luis Ángel , Bravo-Morán Samantha , Blas-Garfias Carlos , De la Cruz-Torres Jonathan
Published: July 2022

El urohial estápresente en la mayoría de los peces óseos, es un hueso impar que se ubica en la región cefálica-ventral y desempeña un papel importante en el mecanismo de cierre y apertura de la boca. En México, tanto la descripción morfológica de los urohiales como su aplicación en el apoyo en la determinación de peces es poco utilizada, por ello la finalidad de este trabajo es iniciar un registro de urohiales de los peces de la costa de Veracruz. Se presenta una morfología comparada del urohial de 56 especies de peces pertenecientes a 40 géneros y 26 familias colectados en la línea costera del estado de Veracruz. Los peces con cuerpo elongado presentan un urohial bajo y elongado, mientras que otros peces como los meros y huachinangos, en su mayoría presentan costillas, la parte terminal en forma lunada y líneas de crecimiento evidentes, otros presentan la parte terminal redondeada y los urohiales de corvinas presentan una proyección en la parte dorsal del cóndilo. Se concluye la factibilidad de utilizar el urohial en la clasificación de familias géneros y especies dada su forma característica entre cada taxon dentro de los teleósteos.
Molecular and Biochemical Differences of the Tandem and Cold-Adapted PET Hydrolases Ple628 and Ple629, Isolated From a Marine Microbial Consortium
Authors: Meyer Cifuentes Ingrid E. , Wu Pan , Zhao Yipei , Liu Weidong , Neumann-Schaal Meina , Pfaff Lara , Barys Justyna , Li Zhishuai , Gao Jian , Han Xu , Bornscheuer Uwe T. , Wei Ren , Öztürk Başak
Published: July 2022

Polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) is a biodegradable alternative to polyethylene and can be broadly used in various applications. These polymers can be degraded by hydrolases of terrestrial and aquatic origin. In a previous study, we identified tandem PETase-like hydrolases (Ples) from the marine microbial consortium I1 that were highly expressed when a PBAT blend was supplied as the only carbon source. In this study, the tandem Ples, Ple628 and Ple629, were recombinantly expressed and characterized. Both enzymes are mesophilic and active on a wide range of oligomers. The activities of the Ples differed greatly when model substrates, PBAT-modified polymers or PET nanoparticles were supplied. Ple629 was always more active than Ple628. Crystal structures of Ple628 and Ple629 revealed a structural similarity to other PETases and can be classified as member of the PETases IIa subclass, α/β hydrolase superfamily. Our results show that the predicted functions of Ple628 and Ple629 agree with the bioinformatic predictions, and these enzymes play a significant role in the plastic degradation by the consortium.
Impact of PaGLK transgenic poplar on microbial community and soil enzyme activity in rhizosphere soil
Authors: Zheng Yu , Lv Guan Bin , Chen Kun , Yu Qibin , Niu Ben , Jiang Jing , Liu Guifeng
Published: July 2022

Rhizosphere microorganisms are essential parts in maintaining soil ecological functions. Reforestation using genetically modified trees might have great potential to enhance tree production in biotic and abiotic stress, however, their long-term impact on rhizosphere microorganisms is scant. In this study, we studied soil enzyme activities and composition of rhizosphere microorganisms in 2-year-old transgenic PaGLK overexpression (OE), repressed expression (RE) and wild-type (WT) poplar (P. alba × P.berlinensis). The root exudates of PaGLK transgenic poplar (P.alba × P. berlinensis) were analyzed by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS). The results showed that there were significant difference for soil sucrase, urease, catalase, neutral protease and cellulase between the transgenic and WT lines at different growth periods. Alpha diversity analysis showed that bacterial community abundance and diversity for RE lines were significantly lower than WT (p < 0.05), while RE lines for fungi were significantly higher than WT lines. At the genus level, Burkholderia was the dominant group of rhizosphere bacterial community, and the relative abundance for RE was significantly higher than WT. Tomentella was the dominant group for fungi community. Serendipita for RE was significantly higher than WT and OE. Main metabolite contents of (S)-ACPA, geniposidic acid, agnuside, hydroquinone and pyranocoumarins were significantly different among transgenic lines. These results suggest that transgenic activities have effects on root exudates, rhizosphere soil enzyme activities and soil microbial community composition, but long term effects need to be further investigated.
Hemodialysis catheter-related infection caused by Pannonibacter phragmitetus: a rare case report in China
Authors: Tang Ruizhi , Wang Jing , Zhan Yu , Wu Kaifu , Wang Hui , Lu Zhongxin
Published: July 2022

Pannonibacter phragmitetus (P. phragmitetus) is rarely related with human disease. We reported a case of catheter-related infection caused by P. phragmitetus in a 68-year-old woman on hemodialysis. The patient developed recurrent fever during hemodialysis and blood cultures were positive for P. phragmitetus. The patient’s body temperature returned to normal after intravenous cefoperazone/sulbactam treatment, and the hemodialysis catheter was locked with gentamicin and urokinase. The potential anti-infective treatment against P. phragmitetus was discussed.
Erroneous data: The Achilles' heel of AI and personalized medicine
Authors: Kristiansen Thomas Birk , Kristensen Kent , Uffelmann Jakob , Brandslund Ivan
Published: July 2022

This paper reviews dilemmas and implications of erroneous data for clinical implementation of AI. It is well-known that if erroneous and biased data are used to train AI, there is a risk of systematic error. However, even perfectly trained AI applications can produce faulty outputs if fed with erroneous inputs. To counter such problems, we suggest 3 steps: (1) AI should focus on data of the highest quality, in essence paraclinical data and digital images, (2) patients should be granted simple access to the input data that feed the AI, and granted a right to request changes to erroneous data, and (3) automated high-throughput methods for error-correction should be implemented in domains with faulty data when possible. Also, we conclude that erroneous data is a reality even for highly reputable Danish data sources, and thus, legal framework for the correction of errors is universally needed.
In-situ Temperature Stations Elucidate Species’ Phenological Responses to Climate in the Alps, but Meteorological and Snow Reanalysis Facilitates Broad Scale and Long-Term Studies
Authors: Laigle Idaline , Carlson Bradley Z. , Delestrade Anne , Bison Marjorie , Van Reeth Colin , Yoccoz Nigel Gilles
Published: July 2022

Linking climate variability and change to the phenological response of species is particularly challenging in the context of mountainous terrain. In these environments, elevation and topography lead to a diversity of bioclimatic conditions at fine scales affecting species distribution and phenology. In order to quantifyin situclimate conditions for mountain plants, the CREA (Research Center for Alpine Ecosystems) installed 82 temperature stations throughout the southwestern Alps, at different elevations and aspects. Dataloggers at each station provide local measurements of temperature at four heights (5 cm below the soil surface, at the soil surface, 30 cm above the soil surface, and 2 m above ground). Given the significant amount of effort required for station installation and maintenance, we tested whether meteorological data based on the S2M reanalysis could be used instead of station data. Comparison of the two datasets showed that some climate indices, including snow melt-out date and a heat wave index, can vary significantly according to data origin. More general indices such as daily temperature averages were more consistent across datasets, while threshold-based temperature indices showed somewhat lower agreement. Over a 12 year period, the phenological responses of four mountain tree species (ash (Fraxinus excelsior), spruce (Picea abies), hazel (Corylus avellana), birch (Betula pendula)), coal tits (Periparus ater) and common frogs (Rana temporaria) to climate variability were better explained, from both a statistical and ecological standpoint, by indices derived from field stations. Reanalysis data out-performed station data, however, for predicting larch (Larix decidua) budburst date. Overall, our study indicates that the choice of dataset for phenological monitoring ultimately depends on target bioclimatic variables and species, and also on the spatial and temporal scale of the study.
Moving beyond content knowledge: Examining the impacts of a culturally responsive microbiology curriculum
Authors: Vasquez Stacy
Published: July 2022

This paper describes the application of James A. Banks’ Levels of Integration of Multicultural Content to develop a culturally responsive curricular framework for a traditional 16-week microbiology course to determine its impact on classroom discourse. The study sought to qualitatively examine how the integration of multicultural content into a traditional microbiology course would, (1) change students’ impression of science and its relevance to their lived experiences, (2) impact students’ interest and perceived academic performance as it relates to retention of information, and (3) shape students’ understanding of sociopolitical issues. The multicultural curricular framework is summarized with a specific example described in detail. Qualitative data collected from two semesters of assignment prompts, classroom discussions, and end of semester focus groups are presented and discussed. Based on the results of the examined qualitative data, the multicultural curricular framework helped students better recognize the relevance of microbiology in relation to their lived experiences, increased their interest in science, improved their perceived academic performance, and increased their understanding of sociopolitical issues related to microbiology. Challenges and implications regarding integration of multicultural content into traditional microbiology courses are also discussed.
Depression effect of the cold filter plugging point by blending of palm oil, palm stearin, and palm olein biodiesels in petrodiesels
Authors: Yuan Min-Hao , Chen Yi-Hung , Peng Siou-Chih , Chen Lu-Yen , Chang Ching-Yuan , Santikunaporn Malee , Assavatesanuphap Channarong , Lee Yi-Fa
Published: July 2022

The cold filter plugging point (CFPP) has been widely used to evaluate the low-temperature operability of neat biodiesel and biodiesel–petrodiesel blends in many European and Asian countries. In this study, six kinds of palm biodiesels (palm oil, palm stearin, and palm olein methyl esters in undistilled and distilled forms) in two Taiwanese major petrodiesels (CPC and FPCC) were adopted to examine their CFPP from 100 vol% biodiesel (B100) to 100 vol% diesel (D100 or B0). The results showed that the CFPPs of B2–B12 for CPC and B10–B12 for FPCC were consistently lower than the initial CFPP of D100 from all the palm biodiesel. The most significant depression effect of CFPP was found in B10, where the CFPP of B10 was substantially reduced to about 3–7°C as compared with those of D100 in both petrodiesels. The CFPP of B10 was from −7 to −8°C in CPC and −10 to −13°C in FPCC, where CFPPs of CPC and FPCC neat fuels were −4 and −6°C, respectively. Undistilled palm oil and palm olein biodiesels exhibited stronger depression effect than distilled palm biodiesels at the same level of biodiesel–petrodiesel blends and covered a wider range for the depression effect. Even though the CFPP of palm biodiesels falls outside the limit of Taiwanese B100, the finding revealed that a low blending of B2–B12 of palm biodiesels can result in a better and satisfactory CFPP of biodiesel–petrodiesel admixture that meets the diesel standard CNS 1471.
Green Total Factor Productivity of Dairy Farming in China: Based on the Perspective of Scale Heterogeneity
Authors: Wen Hongmei , Li Huanyu , Li Junwei , Zhong Shen
Published: July 2022

Dairy farming has become one of the most important industries for China’s national economic development, but the dairy farming process emits large amounts of greenhouse gases, which accelerate the greenhouse effect. Improving green production efficiency is important for the harmonious development between dairy farming and environmental protection. This paper explores the evolutionary characteristics of China’s GMLMI (Green total factor productivity of dairy farming) in terms of scale heterogeneity based on data from 2007 to 2018 from 27 major dairy-producing provinces (municipalities directly under the central government) in China, considering negative output indicators and using the super-efficient SBM-GML index model. The results show that 1) China’s GMLMI in 2007–2018 is highest in the medium scale, followed by the large scale, and lowest in the small scale. The regional distribution is highest in the central region, followed by the eastern region, and lowest in the western region. 2) China’s GMLMI shows a positive increasing trend from 2007 to 2018, and the decomposition indicators of the three scales (small, medium, and large) perform differently, indicating that there are differences in the ways to enhance the GMLMI of the three scales. 3) The results of the meta Frontier surface are different from those of the group Frontier surface, with the meta Frontier surface GMLMI being lower and the group Frontier surface GMLMI being overestimated. Finally, this paper proposes policy recommendations on how to improve the overall GMLMI of dairy cattle environmental farming in China.