bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Instrumento estándar de evaluación en la aplicación del Flipped Classroom en entornos virtuales de aprendizaje
Authors: Mazurkiewicz Rodríguez Héctor José , Osuna Baidez Cecilia
Published: February 2022

Este trabajo es un avance de un proyecto de investigación, cuyo objetivo es proponer un instrumento estándar para la evaluación de la práctica docente en la aplicación del modelo Flipped Classroom en entornos virtuales de aprendizaje (EVA). Para alcanzar dicho objetivo se planteó como pregunta de investigación: ¿Cuáles son los fundamentos teóricos y metodológicos que se requieren para crear un instrumento estándar de evaluación de la práctica docente en la aplicación del modelo Flipped Classroom en EVA? Donde, el propósito del producto final del proyecto de investigación, es decir, del instrumento estándar, es obtener y producir información a través de la evaluación de las aulas virtuales diseñadas y trabajadas por los docentes tutores en las modalidades e-learning y b-learning o híbrida; en otras palabras, a través de la evaluación de sus aulas virtuales como un todo, su configuración, diseño, planificación didáctica, medios y materiales, estrategias, actividades, grabaciones, instrumentos de evaluación, otros. El estudio se enmarca dentro de la metodología del tipo de investigación proyectiva, pues parte de una indagación sobre el modelo pedagógico Flipped Classroom (FC) y la práctica docente en ambientes virtuales, para luego continuar con las fases de descripción y análisis, diseño, implementación y evaluación, para así cumplir con el ciclo de la investigación proyectiva. Este informe de avance muestra como resultados parciales, el diseño del instrumento fundamentado en el estudio de las variables (a) construcción de un instrumento estándar de evaluación y (b) práctica docente en la aplicación del modelo FC en entornos virtuales de aprendizaje.
Evaluación del logro de las competencias matemáticas en estudiantes de séptimo grado
Authors: Salazar M. Jesús R. , Arévalo Vega Uziel Isaac
Published: February 2022

Las competencias matemáticas forman parte del conjunto de las competencias fundamentales para la vida, con ellas el ser humano se relaciona con el ambiente en el aspecto cuantitativo, lo cual incorpora un conjunto de posibilidades para la toma de decisiones en aspectos de la vida cotidiana y académicos. En esta investigación se hace una evaluación de las competencias matemáticas en estudiantes de séptimo grado. Para ello, se desarrolló una prueba fundamentada en las competencias matemáticas descritas en el programa nacional de sexto grado. La prueba fue aplicada a 24 estudiantes de séptimo grado.
Tratamiento de efluentes textiles utilizando membranas de PES-PVA de nanofiltración
Authors: Sanabria Ibieta Gabriel Ivan , Agüero Leticia Micaela , Ferreiro Omayra B.
Published: February 2022

La industria textil se caracteriza por elevados consumos de energía, agua y productos químicos, y por la alta emisión de efluentes contaminantes, en especial de colorantes. Existen numerosos tratamientos para dichos efluentes, de entre los cuales se resaltan las separaciones por membranas como tecnología emergente. La tecnología de membranas reduce el número de operaciones unitarias y permite la recuperación de componentes de valor, como los colorantes. En el presente trabajo se realizó el tratamiento de un efluente textil por nanofiltración con una membrana de PES-PVA de módulo plano, con una remoción del 84,82% de la DQO, y obteniéndose un permeado visualmente transparente, en relación con el intenso color inicial.
Análise da viabilidade econômica do manejo florestal sustentável: um estudo de caso da FLONA de Caxiuanã
Authors:   , Ribeiro Felipe Corrêa
Published: February 2022

Conhecida mundialmente pela sua biodiversidade, a Floresta Amazônica pode fornecer uma gama de produtos por meio do Manejo Florestal Sustentável (MFS). Tal possibilidade faz o uso consciente da floresta, gera renda e emprego para população do entorno, sendo o melhor caminho para a sua preservação. Seguindo este interesse foi criado as concessões florestais, com foco em ampliar o MFS na região Amazônica, dando uso a grande parte das florestas públicas que comumente são desmatadas. Ainda assim, a concorrência com projetos de menor risco para a região como a soja e o gado bovino e a falta de conhecimento sobre os reais custos e a viabilidade do MFS afastam os atores florestais dessa possibilidade. Dessa forma, objetivou-se com o trabalho analisar a viabilidade econômica do manejo florestal sustentável em área de concessão com foco na exploração de madeira em tora na FLONA de Caxiuanã - Pará, identificando os principais parâmetros que interferem na viabilidade do empreendimento. A área de estudo foi a FLONA de Caxiuanã, mais precisamente a UMF III, sob concessão da CEMAL desde 2016. Possui uma área efetiva de manejo de 49.182,48 hectares e um ciclo de corte de 30 anos, indicando Unidades de Produção Anual de 1.640 hectares, em média. Os dados de custos e receitas utilizados são referentes ao ano de 2020 e permitiu criar um fluxo de caixa para o horizonte de 40 anos da concessão, além da determinação da viabilidade econômica por meio do Valor Presente Líquido (VPL), Valor Anual Equivalente (VAE), Custo médio de Produção (CMP), Razão Benefício/Custo (B/C) e Payback. Para determinar a sensibilidade dos parâmetros que impactam a viabilidade foi utilizado o software @Risk, que cria simulações por meio de variações dos parâmetros escolhidos. Entre os resultados obtidos estão a caracterização dos custos com destaque para o de exploração e de concessão que alcançaram mais de 71% dos custos totais, sendo que ao contabilizar os custos separadamente pode-se destacar o custo de concessão como de maior impacto, sendo mais que o dobro do segundo custo, o de transporte. Por meio do fluxo de caixa foi possível concluir a viabilidade econômica positiva da concessão, com um VAE de R$ 802.206,83, ou R$ 34,01 por metro cúbico produzido e uma razão benefício/custo (B/C) de 1,08 para a produtividade média de 14,39 m³.ha -1. A análise de sensibilidade apontou que o preço de mercado e o fator francon para a venda da madeira possuem os maiores impactos na sensibilidade do MFS, podendo representar até a inviabilidade do projeto. Os parâmetros área explorada, produtividade média, custo de exploração e custo de concessão também impactam a viabilidade do projeto, mas não tanto a ponto de torná-lo negativo. Palavras-chave: Análise de sensibilidade. Concessão florestal. Política florestal. Unidades de Conservação.
Manual Loop in Laparoscopic Appendectomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study and Literature Review
Authors: Priyanka Ramesh  , Aniqa Saeed  , Muniza Nusrat  , Sehrish Batool  , Hina Khan  , Ghulam Murtaza
Published: February 2022

Objective: To determine the incidence of complications [Surgical site infection (SSI), intra-abdominal abscess (IAA),stump leak] related to stump ligation with manual loop of sliding extracorporeal suture knot in LA.Methods: This cohort study was conducted on patients who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy from June2014 to November 2020 performed by the same surgeon with almost similar technique. Stump was ligated withmanual loops, applied by the surgeon or trainee or both (one by surgeon and other by trainee). SSI and IAA wereclassified according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) criteria.Results: Total 120 patients were included with median (Interquartile range, IQR) age of 24 (19-35) years and malepredominance i.e. 81 (67.5%). Median (IQR) for the duration of symptoms, time from presentation to surgery andduration of surgery was 2(1-4) days, 10 (4-15) hours and 60 (44-70) minutes, respectively. SSI was documented in9(7.5%) patients, managed by wound hygiene and antibiotics. IAA was observed in one(0.8%) patient who requiredreadmission for antibiotics and radiology guided drain placement. No stump leak was observed.Conclusion: Manual endo-loop is a safe, reliable and cost effective technique for stump ligation in LA, and can safelybe incorporated into teaching of surgical trainees.Keywords: Surgical Site Infection, Intra Abdominal Abscess, Endoloop, Stump leak, Clips, Stapler.
Diagnostic accuracy of axillary nodal ultrasound after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in node-positive breast cancer patients: A validation study
Authors: Syeda Sakina Abidi  , Lubna Mushtaque Vohra  , Asad Ali Kerawala  , Imrana Masroor  , Muhammad Umair Tahseen
Published: February 2022

Objective: To determine the accuracy and false negative rate of axillary ultrasound compared to sentinel nodebiopsy.Method: The retrospective study was conducted at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, from February 1 toMarch 31, 2021, and comprised data of breast cancer patients who had undergone neo-adjuvant chemotherapyfollowed by axillary lymph node dissection or axillary disease diagnosed using lymph node biopsy or sentinel lymphnode biopsy between January 1, 2016, and December 30, 2020. After receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy, axillaryultrasound findings were compared with histopathology of lymph nodes. Data was analysed using SPSS 22.Results: Of the 155 patients evaluated, 104(67.1%) were diagnosed with negative axillary lymph nodes and51(32.9%) were diagnosed with positive axillary lymph nodes post-chemotherapy. The overall mean age was51.13±1.3 years. When histopathology results were compared with those of axillary ultrasound, 36 cases turned outto be true positive, while 23(%) were false negative, yielding a positive predictive value of 75% and negativepredictive value of 65%. Axillary ultrasound had 75% accuracy, false negative rate 30%, sensitivity 61% andspecificity 84.4%.Conclusion: Axillary ultrasound was found to be fairly useful, but not completely reliable, in identifying positivelymph nodes,

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Navigating through our history in research: An altmetric analysis for publications by the full-time operative dentistry faculty at the Aga Khan University Hospital in the past decade
Authors: Nighat Naved  , Fahad Umer
Published: February 2022

Objective: To analyse the social dissemination of the publications by fulltime faculty at a tertiary care facility.Methods: The retrospective study was conducted at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, and comprisedpublication records of the fulltime Operative Dentistry faculty members between July 2011 till July 2021. The searchwas done on Google Scholar, Altmetric Explorer and PubMed electronic databases. After the final screening, all thepublications in PubMed-indexed journals, including in vitro studies, randomised controlled trials, original researcharticles, case reports and letters to the editor, for which the Altmetric Attention Score was available were included.Results: Of the 225 publications identified, 34 (15%) formed the final sample. The cumulative citation count for thepublications was 617 and Altmetric Attention Score was 158. There were 16 Facebook mentions and 163 tweets.Conclusion: The social impact of publications by the Operative Dentistry faculty over a decade was not convincingin terms of Altmetric Attention Score.

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Barriers in surgical research: A perspective from the developing world
Authors: Nadeem Ahmed Siddiqui  , Muhammad Aanish Raees  , Rehan Nasir Khan  , Farhan Zafar
Published: February 2022

Research in surgery has led to significant advances over the last century in terms of how medicine is practised in and outside the operating rooms today. Surgical research in the developed countries is responsible for most of this advancement, but it is often inapplicable in resourcelimited settings in the developing world. Lower- and middle-income countries are in a unique position to take this work further, but they are limited by certain barriers. These barriers could broadly be classified under social andcultural, infrastructure, financial, ethical, and personal categories. These barriers are often not fully realised, but can potentially be addressed with concerted efforts to continue the advancement of medicine for everyone.

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Recidivism amongst children in conflict with the law who have undergone anger management diversion programme: The case of NICRO in Limpopo Province
Authors: Mogano Thapelo Isaac , Rapholo Selelo Frank , Ramphabana Livhuwani Bethuel
Published: February 2022

Studies show that there is a high rate of recidivism amongst children in conflict with the law who have attended anger management programme. Anger management is now a major issue affecting children and youth across societies including South Africa. Poor management of anger often leads children and youth into committing criminal offences. There are no enough studies which rigorously explored possible reasons for children’s reoffending behaviours after attending anger management programme. This qualitative study sought to describe factors which lead  children to reoffend after attending anger management diversion programme at NICRO (National Institute of Crime and Re-Integration of Offenders) in Limpopo Province. To pursue the aim of this study, behaviour modification approach was followed.   A descriptive multiple case-study design was used to purposefully and conviniently select three social workers who facilitated the programme and ten youths who attended the programme while they were still under the age of 18 years. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data which was analysed thematically with the assistance of the Nvivo software. Findings revealed lack of family support, peer influence and substance use , poor educational competencies and lack of understanding of the programme as factors leading to recidivism amongst children in conflict with the law. It is therefore recommended that the re-intergration process of children who completed the programme incorporate serious follow up sessions.
Unima risk management development
Authors: Sumual Herry , Sumilat Juliana Margareta
Published: February 2022

This study aims to develop a risk management map at Manado State University. This research uses development research with 4D model which stands for Define, Design, Development and Dissemination. Educational organizations such as Unima are organizations that have activities in which they must face situations with uncertainty factors that manifest in the form of opportunities and threats in an effort to achieve Unima's vision and mission itself. The threats and opportunities that manifest are risks that must be faced and managed to help Unima achieve its vision and mission. In an effort to achieve Unima's vision and mission, it is necessary to carry out risk management activities carried out by the risk management unit. Therefore, Unima needs to present a unit that is responsible for managing and managing risks, which of course always communicates and coordinates with related leaders
E-learning challenges and opportunities for students with special needs during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Talafha Abdulhameed
Published: February 2022

This empirical study aims to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the learning process of the students with special needs. In this context, the study focuses on addressing the challenges and opportunities that should be taken into account by teachers, especially after the emergence of ‘e-learning’ (also known as ‘distance education’ and/or ‘remote learning’) era. The study further intends to identify accessibility barriers and challenges to learning for students with special needs in the context of remote learning. It also aims to recommend a framework that, in addition to specifying the challenges, suggest several systematic responses and recovery for these challenges for the special education sector’s consideration. The study concluded that COVID-19 pandemic has made a substantial impact on the education sector. In fact, the pandemic has changed the way in which education is delivered. Students, parent or guardians, and teachers had to change the way they access, support or deliver education. The pandemic highlighted gaps in digital skills, adaptation of technology to teaching and learning.
MU’JAM LUGHAWIY DAN PEROBLEMATIKA PENGGUNAANNYA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA ARAB PADA MAHASISWA DI KOTA BIMA
Authors: Syagif Ahmad
Published: February 2022

Mu'jam Lughawiy has crucial or even inseparable uses. Mu'jam Lughawiy has become a favorite tool for language learners. especially when faced with activities to find the meaning of a word. grammar. or the context of its use in the desired language. History also records that Mu'jam Lughawiy went through several stages of development. both in terms of its composition and the systematics of its writing along with its pluses and minuses. So therefore. This paper seeks to identify the problems faced by students in Bima City when using Mu'jam Lughawiy in learning Arabic. This paper can contribute positively to educators. learners. as well as foreign language practitioners, especially Arabic as initial information related to the problems faced by students when using Mu'jam Lughawiy so that they can be used as references in finding alternative solutions to various obstacles encountered when interacting with Mu'jam Lughawiy. This study applies a qualitative approach through the case study method and uses semi-structural interviews as a data collection technique and thematic analysis methods as a data analysis technique that has been obtained. In determining students as participants. The author applies a purposive sampling technique based on the student population at Islamic Higher Education in the City of Bima. This paper concludes that students' problems when using Mu'jam Lughawiy in Arabic learning are dominated by linguistic factors due to weak grammatical abilities as a result of weak learning motivation and problems in the Arabic learning process at the previous level. Students are more interested in interacting with Mu'jam Lughawiy in the form of software that uses an articulation system because of the financial efficiency factor.
A Service Support for Selection of E-Journal Subscription: An Evidence-Based Practice
Authors: Rohani Rohalia Mohd , Aspura M. K. Yanti Idaya , Ibrahim Shamsudin
Published: February 2022

The selection of an e-journal title is one of the challenging tasks for librarians in the process of collection development. As libraries receive a limited budget, librarians need to be careful and carry out thorough analysis based on the evidence-based approaches in selecting which e-journal to be subscribed. One of the different ways to analyse user demand for e-journals is to analyse access denied reports or known as turn-away reports from publishers. This study reports on how a support service was developed to select a new e-journal subscription for the National University of Malaysia (UKM) Library based on the COUNTER Journal Report (JR2). From this report, the number of access denied to full-text articles from four main commercial online databases; Science Direct, Springer Nature, Wiley Online Library, and Taylor & Francis were analysed. The Pareto Principle method was used to analyse e-journal titles that received high demand from library users. Profiling the journal's coverage in Scopus, Web of Science (WoS), and Journal Citation Reports (JCR) as well as mapping their subject and publisher's price was carried out. The results showed that from a total of 7,474 e-journal titles, 1,495 (20%) e-journal titles that received 132,008 (68%) number of access denied were selected for further analysis. This evidence service can help the Journal Unit, UKM Library in a selection of new e-journal titles based on library users' needs and assist the library management to make better decisions for e-journal subscriptions.
A Liberal Voyage of Teacher Education in India: A Historic Perception 2.0
Authors: Pandey Poonam
Published: February 2022

Good's dictionary of education defines teacher education as " All formal and informal activities and experiences that help to qualify a person to assume the responsibility as a member of the educational profession or to discharge his responsibility most effectively".  R. N. Tagore rightly said, " A teacher can never truly teach unless he is still learning himself. A lamp can never light another lamp unless it continues to burn its own flame".  The Education Commission (1964-66) has written "The Destiny of India is now being shaped in their live classroom situation.

 The National Policy on Education 1986 said: "The status of the teacher reflects the socio- cultural ethos of the society; it is said that no people can rise above the level of its teachers". The role of teacher education is to would the educational system from Ancient to modern or present education as per the need of the present society.  The Educational History has been classified in two phases, in first phase pre-independence and second phase post-independence.

In first phase it deals with the ancient education system. In second phase it deals the educational system till present age, progress of the education, quality teachers and teacher educators, as it has been considered that teaching is a noblest profession among all profession. It has been considered as the oldest profession in the world.

From time to time, it has been observed a dramatic change, in preparation, presentation, role, its competence, and functions. As per the need of the society it has become imperative from time to time. It has been realized that as per the need of the society it is for a change in the teacher education programs.
Estimating Urban Leaf Area Using Field Measurements And Satellite Remote Sensing Data
Authors: Jensen Ryan , Hardin Perry
Published: February 2022

Accurate estimation of urban leaf area is important in understanding the urban forest's role in heat island mitigation, pollution removal, and carbon sequestration. Remotely sensed satellite data provide an alternative method to inexpensively and nondestructively estimate this important urban biophysical variable. Ceptometer measurements of leaf area index (LAI) at 143 urban sites in Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S., were modeled as a function of reflected radiance flux sensed by the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER). Multiple regression models of LAI were compared to estimates produced by feed-forward back-propagation artificial neural networks. The most accurate estimation was produced by the neural network utilizing the ASTER green band and the ratio of the ASTER red and near-infrared bands. In this case, the simple correlation between the observed and predicted LAI values was moderately high (R = 0.71). The standard error of the LAI estimate was 1.35. In every case, the predictive accuracy of the neural network models exceeded the multiple regression models. Examination of the parameters in the successful models indicates that the estimation of urban LAI in Terre Haute is physically predicated on the relative proportions of leaf chlorophyll, leaf spongy mesophyll, and indurate matter (e.g., concrete, asphalt, soil) constituting the individual picture elements of the satellite image.
A Review Of Sampling Procedures Available For Ipm Decision-Making Of Forest And Shade Tree Insects In North America
Authors: Fettig J. , Fidgen Jeffrey , Salom Scott
Published: February 2022

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs attempt to reduce insect associated losses to acceptable levels using multiple techniques that are effective, economically viable, and ecologically compatible. Sampling is the cornerstone of any IPM program, and significant effort has been devoted to the development, theory, and application of sampling methods. Relatively few IPM programs exist for managing forest and shade tree pests despite the availability of sampling procedures that are potentially useful for control decision-making. The majority of these sampling procedures are published on defoliating insects (58% of all publications). The most commonly referenced defoliators are the gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar (L.); Douglas-fir tussock moth, Orgyia pseudotsugata (McDunnough); spruce budworm, Choristoneura fumiferana (Clemens); and western spruce budworm, C. occidentalis Freeman. These four species alone account for 35% of all sampling publications relevant to IPM programs. The second largest group is bud, shoot, and root insects (16%) followed closely by wood- and bark-boring insects (11%). The piercing­sucking feeding group (10%) and seed and cone insects (5%) have relatively few sampling procedures available. Ninety-two percent of the species represented are predominately forest pests, with the order Lepidoptera and family Tortricidae most commonly reported. A significant opportunity exists for developing similar tools to aid in control decision-making for a large number of other pests. Current trends suggest that efforts should concentrate on species important to the urban forest and intensively managed forest plantations.
Development Of A Danish Model For Plant Appraisal
Authors: Randrup Thomas
Published: February 2022

Inspired by the American Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers, the Danish Tree Care Association (ISA's Denmark Chapter) initiated a group of national experts, representing various green-industry associations, in order to develop a common tree valuation model of specific relevance for Danish climate, culture, and traditions. The model (VAT03) has four primary factors: (1) a basis value, (2) health condition of the tree, (3) location of the tree, and (4) tree age. The new model establishes a value that is approximately 10 times higher than was past practice. However, tree values using this model are presumably lower than what can be assessed by other models. The model was introduced in 2003 and has already been used in several, and very different, court cases.
Arboriculture And Urban Forestry Education In The United States: Results Of An Educators Survey
Authors: Elmendorf William , Watson Todd , Lilly Sharon
Published: February 2022

In June 2002, a 2-day arboriculture and urban forestry educator summit was hosted by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois, U.S. During the energetic discussions, differences in opinions between educators became apparent regarding curriculum content such as urban soils, utility forestry, tree care safety, and land use planning. Differences were also apparent in discussions regarding important research topics and educational tools. Because of the limited number of educators at the summit, a broad mail survey effort was funded by ISA in 2003 to better define issues and determine whether there were important correlations between the attitudes of arboriculture and urban forestry educators. This survey asked arboriculture and urban forestry educators in the United States their opinions about the importance and adequate provision of many skills such as pruning, climbing, urban forest management, land use planning, and volunteer management. The survey also asked questions about the ISA Certified Arborist program, educational program components, the nature of outside relationships, important research topics, and educational tools. In both descriptive statistics and a chi-square test of independence, results of this study provided evidence that there were very consistent attitudes about arboriculture and urban forestry educational topics across participants. Our findings also indicated that the traditional educational topics of arboriculture (such as tree planting and pruning) were considered very important by almost all participants, while the broader educational topics of urban forestry (such as land use planning and volunteer management) were considered less, or not, important by many of the participants. These results may indicate a lack of understanding of the importance of multi-skills and broader educational topics in urban forestry by both arboriculture and urban forestry educators. This study's results also supported the importance of experience and the ISA Certified Arborist program in shaping positive attitudes about safety and the importance of understanding tree structure.
The Potential Of Mulch To Transmit Three Tree Pathogens
Authors: Jacobs Karel
Published: February 2022

Field transmission of Sphaeropsis tip blight, Botryos-phaeria canker, and Armillaria root rot was evaluated in a 6-year study of 30 saplings each of Austrian pine (Pinus nigra), eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis), and red oak (Quercus rubra) mulched with diseased needles, bark chips, and wood chips collected from mature trees. Half of the saplings were mulched with fresh mulch materials; half with materials first heated to 60°C (140°F). Sphaeropsis tip blight was the only disease that developed during the study, and pines mulched with heat-treated materials developed significantly fewer (P 0.001) blighted tips than those mulched with fresh materials (6.8% versus 15.1%). Naturally occurring inoculum of S. sapinea and B. ribis were highly tolerant of heat in laboratory tests and remained viable after 6 weeks and 48 h exposure, respectively, to 55°C (131°F). Armillaria gallica mycelium and rhizomorphs did not withstand temperatures above 35°C (95°F) and 37°C (98.6°F), respectively. The heated mulch treatment was associated with a significant (P 0.001) growth boost in redbuds and oaks during the first two growing seasons. Redbuds averaged two times more height and diameter increment than plants mulched with fresh bark and wood chips. Heating diseased mulch to 60°C (140°F) diminished the threat of tip blight transmission and likely killed all forms of the pathogens.
Urban Park And Forest Participation And Landscape Preference: A Review Of The Relevant Literature
Authors: Elmendorf William , Willits Fern , Sasidharan Vivod
Published: February 2022

Blacks and Whites are important users of urban parks and forests, and race continues to be an important factor in urban park and forest participation and landscape preference. African Americans, more than Whites, prefer developed facilities and services; Whites more likely than Blacks prefer undeveloped and more nature-based settings. It is also reasonable to assume that racial discrimination can exist in the landscapes of urban parks and forests and affect decision making and participation. Urban forests and parks can be planned, managed, and maintained to foster diversity of racial and ethnic participation and relationships much in the same way they can foster biological diversity among flora and fauna. Today, it is vital for urban foresters and arborists to understand and respond to differences in the participations and expectations of these diverse users.
Prophylactic Anticoagulant Treatment Might Have an Anti-inflammatory Effect and Reduce Mortality Rates in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients?
Authors: Alkan Sevil , Şener Alper , Doğan Ebru , Yüksel Cihan , Yüksel Buse
Published: February 2022

Objectives: COVID-19 associated coagulopathy and prophylactic anticoagulant therapy (PAT) are ongoing topics globally. Using PAT for anti-inflammatory effect may prevent thromboembolic events (TEEs). The objective of this study was to determine the anti-inflammatory effects of PAT in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Methods: We conducted a retrospective observational study in a tertiary pandemic hospital. Patients were divided into two categories according to their PAT therapy status (PAT (+) and PAT (-)) and into three categories according to clinical features (mild: group 1; moderate: group: 2; and severe: group 3). We then evaluated laboratory parameters and clinical courses. Results: We included 662 hospitalized COVID-19 patients in this study. Enoxaparin sodium was given to all patients as PAT therapy. TEE was developed in five patients in the PAT (+) group. Pulmonary embolism developed in 3/5 patients and deep venous thrombosis in 2/5 patients. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) was detected in 54 patients in group 3. No statistically significant difference was found in 28-day mortality, development of DIC rates, intubation rates, and TEEs. Conclusions: The use of PAT in critically ill patients was not effective in reducing C-reactive protein, which is one of the biomarkers of inflammation.
Itens Clariceanos-específicos em The Complete Stories: uma análise das estratégias de tradução de expressões criadas pela autora
Authors: Dos Santos Aurielle Gomes , Branco Sinara de Oliveira
Published: February 2022

Este estudo objetiva analisar as estratégias de tradução de itens culturais-específicos (ICEs) na antologia The complete stories, de Clarice Lispector, traduzida por Katrina Dodson e publicada em 2015. Os ICEs aqui analisados serão as expressões criadas pela autora. Para investigar as implicações de escolhas na tradução dos ICEs, foi necessário: i. identificar e categorizar as expressões nos contos de Clarice que se configuram como ICEs; e ii. identificar e categorizar as estratégias utilizadas na tradução dos ICEs. Os resultados apontam o uso de estratégias estrangeirizadoras e domesticadoras, sinalizando para a configuração dinâmica e complexa dos termos na escrita de Clarice Lispector, produzindo sensações de estranhamento construídas a partir não apenas da distância linguístico-cultural entre as línguas portuguesa e inglesa, mas também a partir da maneira engenhosa com a qual a escritora lida com a linguagem.
A Disease That Can Be Debilitating: Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
Authors: Lim Tzyy Huei  , Low Qin Jian  , Cheo Seng Wee  , Mak Woh Wei  , Evelyn Yap Wen Yee
Published: February 2022

Chronic spontaneous urticaria is characterized by recurrent urticaria with or without angioedema for more than six weeks with no apparent external triggers. It affects up to one per cent of the general population and it is common in primary care settings or emergency services. Chronic spontaneous urticaria can be debilitating, difficult to treat, and frustrating for patients and doctors. Here, we described our experience of treating five patients with recalcitrant chronic spontaneous urticaria. Through this short communication, we would like to increase awareness of the general treatment approach to chronic spontaneous urticaria in primary care and specialist services.
Sudden Onset of Paraplegia With Rapid Progression to Tetraplegia in a Middle-Aged Man: What is the Diagnosis?
Authors: Benjamin Ng Han Sim  , Tay Shun Qian  , Wong Sheau Ning
Published: February 2022

QUESTIONA 58-year-old man, known case of diabetes mellitus, hypertension presented with sudden onset of bilateral lower limb weakness while resting, to the nearby medical centre. The weakness later progressed to involve bilateral upper limbs, leaving him tetraplegic, 3 hours from symptom onset. He denied chest or back pain. His electrocardiogram (ECG) revealed sinus rhythm, without any acute ischemic changes. There was no preceding febrile illness or injury. His case was referred to our centre with the impression of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS).
Management of Bilateral Extensive Subcutaneous Emphysema
Authors: Kee Nam Tan  , Yon Lek Yap  , Qin Jian Low
Published: February 2022

Subcutaneous emphysema (SE) occurs when there is a trapping of air under the skin due to leakage either from the gastrointestinal or respiratory tract. SE is commonly associated with procedural complications such as chest tube insertion, cardiothoracic surgery; as well as barotrauma, infection and malignancy. The majority of SE resolve spontaneously without any active intervention. However, it is a medical emergency as SE may spread and compromise the airway. Various interventions had been described in other literature. We would like to illustrate a case of extensive SE one day after chest tube insertion for secondary spontaneous pneumothorax, successfully relieved by usage of cannulas and low-grade pressure suction.
Triheptanoin (Dojolvi)
Authors: Reimbursement Team
Published: February 2022

CADTH recommends that Dojolvi should be reimbursed by public drug plans as a source of calories and fatty acids for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with a long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAOD) if certain conditions are met.

Dojolvi should only be covered to treat patients with and without a confirmed LC-FAOD diagnosis if they present with acute life-threatening symptoms that are consistent with those of LC-FAOD. Dojolvi should only be covered in patients who need a different treatment than over-the-counter even-chain medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil.

Dojolvi should only be reimbursed if prescribed by clinicians experienced in the management of LC-FAOD and if the price of Dojolvi is reduced. Reimbursement of Dojolvi should be renewed every 12 months if individual patient treatment goals are being met.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Berbagai Nutrisi pada Pertumbuhan Selada Keriting (Lactuca sativa L.) Hidroponik Sistem Wick
Authors: Setyaputri Elinda Nur Aziza
Published: February 2022

Tanaman selada merupakan tanaman sayuran yang memiliki banyak manfaat dan kegunaan sehingga keberadaannya banyak diburu oleh masyarakat. Namun banyak petani perkotaan terkendala untuk budidaya secara konvensional karena keterbatasan lahan yang dimiliki. Hidroponik merupakan alternatif budidaya pada lahan sempit dengan pemanfaatan pekarangan rumah. Pemberian nutrisi yang tepat pada budidaya sistem hidroponik dapat meningkatkan produktivitas tanaman selada. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh nutrisi hidroponik dengan pupuk organik cair terhadap pertumbuhan tanaman selada. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di lahan praktik milik Politeknik Pembangunan Pertanian Malang yang beralamat di Jl. dr. Cipto 144A Bedali, Kecamatan Lawang, Kabupaten Malang, Provinsi Jawa Timur pada bulan Juni sampai dengan Juli 2020. Penelitian ini adalah percobaan non faktorial yang menggunakan RAL (Rancangan Acak Lengkap). Hasil penelitian yang menunjukkan adanya perlakuan terbaik dari variabel tinggi tanaman dan jumlah daun terdapat pada komposisi nutrisi (P1) 100% AB mix. Bobot segar tanaman diukur pada 35 HST (masa panen) tertinggi terdapat pada (P1) yaitu 65,75 gram. Tanaman yang diberi nutrisi pupuk organik cair biourin tanpa pupuk daun memiliki peluang hasil yang mampu menyeimbangi pemberian nutrisi ABmix baik dari tinggi tanaman, jumlah daun dan bobot basah tanaman.
Analisis Pemberian Fermentasi Kulit Singkong sebagai Pakan Tambahan Sapi Potong di Desa Wanajaya Kecamatan Wanaraja Kebupaten Garut
Authors: Yana Novi Desi , Harry Harry
Published: February 2022

Kelompokternak Salma Jaya merupakan salah satu kelompokternak yang terletak di Desa Desa Wanajaya Kecamatan Wanaraja Kabupaten Garut. Kelompok ini memiliki ternak sapi potong yang cukup banyak dan maju yaitu sekitar 50 ekor. Dengan banyaknya populasi tersebut, berbanding lurus dengan melimpahnya limbah kulit singkong hasil produksi, seperti limbah tape dan keripik singkong. Namun sayangya, keberadaan limbah kulit singkong tersebut belum digunakan secara optimal, khususnya oleh anggota kelompokternak Salma Jaya. Beberapa petani menggunakan kulit singkong untuk pakan bebek secara cuma-cuma, bahkan ada yang dibiarkan begitu saja sampai membusuk. Tujuan penelitian yaitu menganalisis pemberian fermentasi kulit singkongÂ  sebagai pakan tambahan sapi potong. Prosedur pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui pre- test dan post-test. Analisis yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yaitu menggunakan uji t berpasangan dengan menggunakan software statistik (IBM SPSS Statistics 25). Hasil penelitian pemberian fermentasi kulit singkongÂ  sebagai pakan tambahan sapi potong yaitu: terjadi perbedaan peningkatan bobot badan sapi potong antara sebelum dan sesudah dilakukannya kaji terap tentang fermentasi kulit singkong.
Pengaruh Pemberian Dosis Bokashi terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Jagung Manis (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Azzahra Caroline , Purwanti Maya , Tasrif Arifin
Published: February 2022

Penelitian ini dilakukan di Desa Pangkalan Benteng Kecamatan Talang Kelapa Kabupaten Banyuasin. Tujuan dilakukannya penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian bokashi terhadap pertumbuhan jagung manis, pengaruh pemberian bokashi terhadap hasil produksi jagung manis, dan peningkatan pendapatan dari pemberian bokashi pada jagung manis. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan menggunakan rancangan acak kelompok dengan lima ulangan. Perlakuan tanaman jagung manis terdiri dari 3 level diantaranya: P0 = Tanpa Pupuk (Kontrol), P1 = Pupuk Kandang, pemberian sebanyak 2 ton/ha (1kg/petak) dan P2 = Bokashi, pemberian sebanyak 2 ton/ha (1 kg/petak). Data dianalisis menggunakan Anova dan Uji Beda Nyata Terkecil serta analisis usahatani menggunakan R/C Ratio dan B/C Ratio. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemberian pupuk bokashi memberikan hasil yang lebih baik terhadap pertumbuhan tanaman yakni memiliki rata-rata lebih tinggi dari perlakuan lainnya, Pemberian bokashi meningkatkan hasil produksi berat basah sebesar 2,68 ton ha-1 atau 50% dibandingkan dengan kontrol. Pemberian bokashi dapat meningkatkan hasil produksi berat tongkol berkelobot 4,39 ton ha-1 atau 54,1% dibandingkan dengan kontrol, dan  pemberian bokashi pada tanaman jagung dapat meningkatkan pendapatan petani Rp. 21.719.000, dengan R/C Ratio 5,28 dan B/C Ratio 4,28.
PENGGUNAAN ALAT DAN BAHAN DARI LINGKUNGAN RUMAH PADA PRAKTIKUM LARUTAN ELEKTROLIT DAN NON-ELEKTROLIT
Authors: SUPRIATNI EUIS ANI
Published: February 2022

Chemistry is a science based on experiments. Therefore, teaching chemistry in schools must be accompanied by laboratory work. Experiments are a link between: (1) Appreciation of the aesthetic aspects of chemistry; (2) Generating curiosity about chemistry; (3) Familiarity with common substances and their reactions; (4) Students actively participate; and (5) Developing from the concrete state to the abstract. Chemistry practicum with the demonstration method in front of students can help focus students' attention on chemical behavior and chemical properties and to increase students' knowledge and belief in chemistry. Demonstrations are a process and not just an event. The practicum carried out by the students is a simple practicum, and uses materials that are easy to find in their respective homes. But even with tools and materials that are cheap and easy to obtain, this reduces the essence of understanding the concept of electrolyte and non-electrolyte solution material to all of them. chemistry by understanding abstract concepts. This can be seen from the acquisition of knowledge values, attitude values, and skill scores, which are above the KKM, which is above the value of 72. For the knowledge value of students has an average of 86. And for the average attitude value reaches 85, and the average skill value get a score of 85.
ABSTRAKIlmu Kimia adalah ilmu yang berlandaskan percobaan. Oleh karena itu pengajran ilmu kimia di sekolah harus disertai dengan pekerjaan laboratorium. Eksperimen yang merupakan mata rantai untuk menghubungkan antara: (1) Apresiasi aspek estetika dari ilmu kimia; (2) Membangkitkan keingintahuan terhadap ilmu kimia; (3) Mengenal dengan baik zat-zat yang umum dan reaksinya; (4) Siswa aktif berpartisipasi; dan (5) Mengembangkan dari keadaan konkrit ke hal yang abstrak.Praktikum kimia dengan metode demontarsi di hadapan siswa dapat membantu memusatkan perhatian siswa pada perilaku kimia dan sifat-sifat kimia serta untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan siswa dan keyakinannnya akan ilmu kimia. Demonstrasi merupakan sutau proses dan bukan merupakan suatu peristiwa saja.Praktikum yang dilaksanakan oleh para peserta didik adalah praktikum yang sederhana, dan menggunakan alat bahan yang mudah ditemukan di lingkungan rumah masing-masing. Tetapi walaupun dengan alat dan bahan yang murah dan mudah didapatkan, hal ini ini mengurangi esensi dalam memahamkan konsep materi larutan elektrolit dan non-elektrolit kepada mereka semua.Dari proses praktikum dengan bahan yang tersedia di lingkungan tempat tinggal peserta didik, terbukti dapat meningkatkan motivasi belajar kimia dengan memahami konsep yang abstrak. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari perolehan nilai pengetahuan, nilai sikap, dan nilai keterampilan, berada di ata KKM yaitu di atas nilai 72. Untuk nilai pengetahuan siswa mempunyai rata-rata 86. Dan untuk nilai sikap rata mencapai 85, serta nilai keterampilan rata-rata memperoleh nilai 85.
Opis powiatu suskiego z 1947 roku.
Archiwalia do badań ekonomiczno-społecznych warunków funkcjonowania jednostek administracyjnych województwa olsztyńskiego
po zakończeniu drugiej wojny światowej
Authors: Syrwid Robert
Published: February 2022

Publikowany dokument zawiera opis powiatu suskiego według stanu z listopada 1947 roku. Jest to jedno z najobszerniejszych – spośród wytworzonych w pierwszych latach powojennych – opracowań statystycznych, poświęconych szeroko pojętej infrastrukturze ekonomiczno-społecznej powiatu. Dokument, wraz z załącznikami, pochodzi w zasobów Archiwum Państwowego w Olsztynie. Został on sporządzony przez Starostwo Powiatowe w Suszu z siedzibą w Iławie – na polecenie Wydziału Inspekcji Urzędu Wojewódzkiego w Olsztynie – z przeznaczeniem do wykorzystania w ramach czynności kontrolnych jednostek administracyjnych województwa olsztyńskiego prowadzonych przez sam Wydział, a zarazem jako materiał studyjny na potrzeby Ministerstwa Ziem Odzyskanych.
W prezentowanym materiale archiwalnym zostały zawarte dane na temat różnych aspektów życia gospodarczego i społecznego ówczesnego powiatu suskiego. Uzupełnienie dokumentu stanowią załączniki z wykazami personalnymi składów gminnych rad narodowych.
Creative Writing for Foreign Learners of English: some opening arguments
Authors: Kelen Christopher
Published: February 2022

In the native-speaking context, broadly there are two types of reason for teaching creative writing: therapeutic reasons and canonic reasons. You teach creative writing because the process of writing is good for students, good for us all. Or you teach creative writing because literature comes from somewhere: someone had to write it. And - if there’s to be any more - someone has to be equipped to write it. The much-argued presumption in this later case being that creative writing is teachable.

The point of this paper is to make an argument for an explicit pedagogy in creative writing - in the writing of imaginative literature - directed at the English as a foreign language classroom. The argument is made on the basis of efficacy. Not for fun, not for self-development, not because canonic or even good works might be produced along the way, not for inter-cultural understanding in its own right. Not for any of these justifiable ends in themselves. But because creative writing is a best way into the forms of proficiency which languages demand of their non-native users. It’s a best way in because those ends coincide with the language learner’s most readily generalised goals.
The Prose Poem: A Short History, a Brief Reflection and a Dose of the Real Thing
Authors: Brophy Kevin
Published: February 2022

When I find myself inside a prose poem, I find that there there is, as in prose, narratives, even possible novels - but the narrative is never the point. It is a force more or less present. I find there is an exchange or conversation between imagery and narrative; and for me there is a fragmentary construction. It is made by building paragraphs one against another, just as other forms of poetry might be made by building lines further and further down into the life of the poem. Perhaps this sense of being built as it goes is at the core of the meaning we put on the word ‘poetic’.