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Urgensi Pengesahan Rancangan Undang Undang Perlindungan Data Pribadi Dalam Digitalisasi Pelayanan Publik Guna Mewujudkan Smart Government
Authors: Kurniawan Teguh
Published: February 2022

Kota pintar (Smart city) ialah sebuah bentuk dari potongan visi pembangunan kota dalam menciptakan integritas melalui teknologi informasi dan komunikasi (TIK)dan solusi Internet of Things (IoT) guna langkah tata kelola berbasis keamanan data wilayah. Salah satu unsur yang membangun terciptanya Smart City ialah diterapkannya e-government. Kaitannya dengan pelayanan publik, penerapan e-government merupakan pengintegrasian antara teknologi informasi dan internet guna menyelenggarakan layanan publik. Hal ini bertujuan guna mewujudkan layanan publik yang baik dan profesional. Dalam digitalisasi layanan publik dihadapkan pada sebuah masalah terkait dengan jaminan perlindungan dan keamanan data digital. Data digital menjadi sesuatu yang riskan terkait penyalahgunaan bagi oknum yang tidak berkepentingan dan menjurus kepada tindakan kejahatan. Mirisnya, pengaturan yang berhubungan dengan perlindungan data pribadi saat ini di Indonesia sifatnya hanya parsial dan sektoral sehingga tidak dapat melindungi  secara naik dan tepat guna, sebagaimana data ini sifatnya juga privasi. Adapun permasalahan dalam karya tulis ini yaitu: 1) Bagaimana Peran Digitalisasi Pelayanan Publik dalam Mewujudkan Smart Government 2) Bagaimana Urgensi Pengesahan Rancangan Undang Undang Perlindungan Data Pribadi pada Pelayanan Publik Berbasis Digital. Penelitian ini memakai Jenis penelitian yuridis normatif dengan menggunakan metode pendekatan peraturan perundang-undangan serta pendekatan konseptual. Data yang dipakai dalam penelitian ini ialah data sekunder berperan sebagai data utamanya serta memakai model Studi Kepustakaan sebagai teknik pengumpulan bahan. Semua materi yang terkumpul nantinya akan dilakukan inventarisasi, klasifikasi, dan analisis dengan memakai model analisis deskriptif yang tujuannya guna memberikan uraian permasalahan sehingga didapatkan solusi inovatif. Dengan disahkannya Rancangan Undang Undang Perlindungan Data Pribadi bisa menyempurnakan aturan tentang perlindungan data pribadi yang sudah ada serta mampu menjamin kepastian hukum yang optimal bagi perlindungan data pribadi warga negara.
Poorly differentiated thyroid carcinoma: a clinician’s perspective
Authors: Tong Junyu , Ruan Maomei , Jin Yuchen , Fu Hao , Cheng Lin , Luo Qiong , Liu Zhiyan , Lv Zhongwei , Chen Libo
Published: February 2022

Poorly differentiated thyroid carcinoma (PDTC) is a rare thyroid carcinoma originating from follicular epithelial cells. No explicit consensus can be achieved to date due to sparse clinical data, potentially compromising the outcomes of patients. In this comprehensive review from a clinician’s perspective, the epidemiology and prognosis are described, diagnosis based on manifestations, pathology, and medical imaging are discussed, and both traditional and emerging therapeutics are addressed as well. Turin consensus remains the mainstay diagnostic criteria for PDTC, and individualized assessments are decisive for treatment option. The prognosis is optimal if complete resection is performed at early stage but dismal in nearly half of patients with locally advanced and/or distant metastatic diseases, in which adjuvant therapies such as 131I therapy, external beam radiation therapy, and chemotherapy should be incorporated. Emerging therapeutics including molecular targeted therapy, differentiation therapy, and immunotherapy deserve further investigations to improve the prognosis of PDTC patients with advanced disease.
Current findings in endometrial microbiome: impact on uterine diseases
Authors: Medina-Bastidas Diana , Camacho-Arroyo Ignacio , García-Gómez Elizabeth
Published: February 2022

Microbiome or microbiota is essential to regulate many mammalian physiological processes, including reproduction. Like other organs or tissues, the upper female reproductive tract used to be considered as devoid of microorganisms; however, a non-infection-related bacterial community was discovered in the uterus from humans and other mammals, and its composition is related to reproductive success. The dysbiosis of endometrial microbiota is associated with benign and malign uterine diseases. Hence, this review addressed the current knowledge about uterine microbiota alterations and their association with common endometrial diseases, including endometrial polyposis, endometriosis, uterine myomatosis, endometrial hyperplasia, and endometrial cancer. There is a specific bacterial community in the endometrium in the most-analyzed uterine diseases. However, the constant finding consists in a reduced abundance of Firmicutes and Lactobacillus, while there is an increased abundance of Proteobacteria (such as Escherichia coli and Enterococcus), Bacteroidetes (Prevotella, for example), and Actinobacteria (as Gardnerella), in contrast to healthy endometrium. Besides, we discussed the future usefulness of the endometrial microbiota components as biomarkers to diagnose uterine diseases and their probable clinical outcomes. In addition, we analyzed their potential use as probiotics since they could provide an alternative or complement to existing therapies.
Artificial Neural Network Inference on FPGAs Using Open-Source Tools
Authors: Lebedev Mikhail Sergeyevich , Belecky Pavel Nikolaevich
Published: February 2022

Artificial neural networks are widely spread in the modern world. Various hardware is used for neural network inference: from CPUs and GPUs to FPGAs and ASICs. An important research area is inference acceleration. Many open-source tools have been proposed in this area. This article contains a review of a range of open-source tools for neural network inference, acceleration and hardware synthesis. Some of the tools have been selected for evaluation on an FPGA. Five neural network examples have been used as test models. Intel CPU, NVIDIA GPU and Cyclone V FPGA have been used as evaluation platforms. Results show that TVM/VTA and LeFlow tools can successfully process neural network models and run them on the FPGA. However, execution results are controversial.
Weakly Supervised Word Sense Disambiguation Using Automatically Labelled Collections
Authors: Bolshina Angelina Sergeevna , Loukachevitch Natalia Valentinovna
Published: February 2022

State-of-the-art supervised word sense disambiguation models require large sense-tagged training sets. However, many low-resource languages, including Russian, lack such a large amount of data. To cope with the knowledge acquisition bottleneck in Russian, we first utilized the method based on the concept of monosemous relatives to automatically generate a labelled training collection. We then introduce three weakly supervised models trained on this synthetic data. Our work builds upon the bootstrapping approach: relying on this seed of tagged instances, the ensemble of the classifiers is used to label samples from unannotated corpora. Along with this method, different techniques were exploited to augment the new training examples. We show the simple bootstrapping approach based on the ensemble of weakly supervised models can already produce an improvement over the initial word sense disambiguation models.
Optoelectronic properties of Ag2S/graphene and FeS2/graphene nanostructures and interfaces: A density functional study including dispersion forces
Authors: Amaya Suárez Javier , García-Prieto Cristina , Fernández-Martínez M. Dolores , Remesal Elena R. , Márquez Antonio M. , Fernández Sanz Javier
Published: February 2022

The optoelectronic properties of several Ag2S/graphene and FeS2/graphene nanostructures are examined through density functional theory calculations including dispersion forces. First, we analyzed the electronic structure of Ag2S and FeS2 nanocluster models, as prototypes of quantum dots, focusing on the electronic structure and absorption spectra. In the case of FeS2 nanoparticle, both ferro- and antiferromagnetic arrangements were considered. Then, Ag2S and FeS2 nanoclusters were adsorbed on top of both graphite and graphene slab models to study the stability of the systems as well as the effect of the nanocluster–surface interaction in the electronic structure, including an insight into the electron injection mechanisms in these systems. Finally, interface models, consisting of Ag2S or FeS2 thin films adsorbed on a graphene layer, were built and their optoelectronic properties examined. Overall, the results obtained in this work, support the suitability of these systems for their usage in solar cells.

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ANALISIS KELAYAKAN USAHA ALAT TANGKAP JARING UDANG (TRAMMEL NET) DI KABUPATEN CIREBON, JAWA BARAT
Authors: Elinah Elinah , Bayyinah Auliya Al , Nurkhasanah Devi
Published: February 2022

Kabupaten Cirebon merupakan salah satu wilayah yang memanfaatkan sumber daya perikanan dan kelautan melalui usaha perikanan tangkap. Salah satu alat tangkap yang di gunakan di Kabupaten Cirebon adalah trammel net. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji kelayakan usaha penangkapan trammel net di Kabupaten Cirebon. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada bulan April - September 2020. Metode yang digunakan adalah survei dengan responden sebanyak 30 dengan teknik wawancara menggunakan kuisioner. Metode analisis finansial usaha yang digunakan yaitu NPV, IRR, R/C ratio dan PP. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa kapal trammel net berukuran < 5 GT dan memiliki mesin penggerak berkekuatan 24 PK. Hasil analisis kelayakan usaha yang diperoleh nilai NPV rata-rata sebesar Rp150.406.777 dan bernilai positif, nilai R/C ratio sebesar 1,32 lebih dari 1, nilai IRR sebesar 47% dan PP sebesar 2,50 tahun. Hal ini menunjukan bahwa berdasarkan hasil perhitungan kelayakan usaha maka usaha trammel net layak untuk dilanjutkan dan menguntungkan, sedangkan nilai Payback Period (PP) menunjukan bahwa rata-rata nelayan trammel net dapat mengembalikan modal dalam kurun waktu 2 tahun 5 bulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa trammel net merupakan salah satu alat tangkap yang digunakan dan layak diusahakan oleh nelayan di Kabupaten Cirebon.Title: Feasibility Analysis of Trammel Net at the Cirebon Regency, West JavaCirebon Regency is one of the areas that utilizes fishery and marine resources in the capture fisheries business. One of the fishing gears used in Cirebon Regency is trammel net. This research aims to analyze business feasibility of trammel net at the Cirebon Regency. The survey was conducted in April to September 2020. The research method used is survey using 30 respondents with interview techniques using a questionnaire. Financial analysis method of NPV, IRR, R/C ratio, and Payback Periods analysis were used in this study. Results showed that the trammel net of <5 GT had a 24 PK propulsion engine. Results of analysis obtained an average NPV value of IDR 150,406,777 and a positive value, an R/C ratio of 1.32 more than 1, NPV 150,406,777, IRR 47% and a PP of 2,50 years. These results showed that trammel net is a feasible fishing gear being used by fishers in Cirebon regency.
Sex differences across teacher’s motivation, teaching satisfaction, loneliness and affects during COVID-19
Authors: González-García Higinio , Fuentes Silvia , Renobell Víctor
Published: February 2022

Motivation, teaching satisfaction, loneliness and affects are significant variables concerning the quality of teaching performance. Nevertheless, the presence of the homebased teaching during COVID- 19 could have influenced these variables. As such, the goals of this research were to examine whether there are sex differences in teacher’s motivation, teaching satisfaction, loneliness and affects; and if there is any association of age on teacher motivation, teaching satisfaction, loneliness and affects. A sample of 315 teachers (Mage=41.95; SD=10.18) participated in the study and fulfilled a series of self-report questionnaires during COVID-19 homebased teaching. Results revealed significant sex differences in identified regulation, loneliness, and balance of negative affects. In particular, female teachers reported significantly higher scores in identified regulation and balance of negative affects and men reported higher scores in loneliness. In conclusion, it should be considered to create interventions to help teachers to reduce the negative consequences of loneliness and negative affects on teaching performance and to enhance motivational profiles, especially among men teachers.
Luminescence temperature anti-quenching in CdSe/CdS core/shell and CdSe/CdS/ZnS core/double shell nanostructures
Authors: Linh Nguyen Dieu , Lieu Nguyen Thi Thuy , Hien Nguyen Thi Minh , Nghia Nguyen Xuan
Published: February 2022

Luminescence temperature anti-quenching (LTAQ) was investigated on CdSe/CdS core/shell and CdSe/CdS/ZnS core/double shell nanostructures prepared by hot injection method. They have the same core size, CdS shell thickness ranging from 1 to 5 monolayer (ML) and ZnS shell thickness of 2 ML. Temperature-dependent photoluminescence (PL) spectra of the purified core, core/shell, and core/double shell samples were comparatively investigated over a temperature range of 79 - 460 K. The LTAQ phenomenon was observed for the core/shell and core/double shell nanostructures and is reversible. The fluorescence recovery magnitude and the temperature range in which the LTAQ process occurs depends on the thickness and composition of the shell surrounding the core. Analysis of the temperature-dependent spectral characteristics shows an increase in compression strain in the CdSe core when increasing the shell thickness. The cause of the LTAQ phenomenon is attributed to the rearrangement of the atoms at the core/shell and shell/shell interfaces in the investigated nanostructures due to thermal expansions of the core and shell crystalline lattices. The linear dependence of integrated emission intensities of CdSe/CdS (1 ML) and CdSe/CdS (3 ML) samples on temperature in the ranges of 220 - 360 K and 270 - 340 K, respectively, opens up the prospect of creating temperature sensors for biomedical applications.
ANTIMICROBIALS IN ANIMAL FAECES (CHICKEN, COW AND SWINE) FROM THE BREEDING FARMS IN THE UPSTREAM OF SAI GON RIVER
Authors: Bạch Tuyết Lê Thị
Published: February 2022

The widespread use of antimicrobials in husbandry has increased antimicrobial residues in animal faeces. Therefore, the investigation of antimicrobials in animal faeces is essential because they are the main cause of environmental pollution. This study analyzed and assessed samples of chiken, cow and swine faeces for seven antimicrobials, namely trimethoprim (TRI), ormethoprim (ORM), ofloxacin (OFL), norfloxacin (NOR), tetracycline (TET), chlortetracycline (CTE) and tylosin (TLS). Samples were taken from faeces heaps at breeding farms in the upstream of the Sai Gon river. The samples were analyzed in the laboratory by using high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) to determine antimicrobials. TRI, with the highest mean concentration, was found in all fecal samples (10,399 - 47,987 mg/kg) while ORM with the lowest average concentration was only detected in chicken fecal samples (542 mg/kg). CTE, with the second high mean concentration, was also found in all fecal samples (1,085 - 12,385 mg/kg), whereas TET was only detected in chicken fecal samples (9,050 mg/kg). OFL with the third average concentration, was aloso found in all fecal samples (1,516 - 9280 mg/kg), while NOR was detected in cow fecal samples at a low mean concentration (2,479 mg/kg). TLS was only found in chicken and cow fecal samples (798 - 5,802 mg/kg). These numbers show a very large amount of consumption of antimicrobials in livestock production. The results from this study are likely to encourage further monitoring of antimicrobials used in livestock production, and promote discussion of existing policies regarding the inclusion of antimicrobials in animal feed rations and veterinary medicines.
APPLICATIONS OF DUYEN HAI - 1 THERMAL POWER PANT’S FLY ASH AND HOA PHAT STEELMAKING PLANT’S BLAST FURNACE SLAG IN GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE FABRICATION
Authors: Minh Le Tuan
Published: February 2022

Currently, non-cement alkaline activated concretes, using fly ash instead of conventional cement binder, have been widely used in construction around the world. However, in Viet Nam researches on geopolymer concretes are still very limited. Meanwhile, coal-fired thermal power plants in Viet Nam annually generate about 13 million tons of fly ash, potentially causing environmental pollution. Therefore, the use of these raw materials for concrete making not only minimizes environmental pollution but also avoids wasting resources. This paper presents study results on the mechanical properties of geopolymer concrete using fly ash of the 1,245 MW Duyen hai - 1 thermal power plant and blast furnace slag of Hoa Phat steelmaking plant. The suitable ratio of liquid glass/NaOH used in this study was about 3.7. At this value, the compressive, flexural and tensile strengths of the geopolymer concrete have reached 43.2 MPa, 6.62 MPa and 87,780 N, respectively. In addition, geopolymer concrete samples were impervious and their mechanical properties were almost unchanged after soaking in various solutions for a period of 4 months. Furthermore, interlocking blocks were fabricated from this geopolymer concrete (with the same composition as sample M6), based on the TCVN 9901:2014 standard on Hydraulic structures and Requirements for sea dike design. These blocks were used to reinforce the sea dike against this year’s typhoon season in central Viet Nam. The success of this project greatly contributes to the effective application of fly ash and reducing environmental pollution.
AN INTEGRATED AVOIDING AND APPROACHING HUMAN SYSTEMS FOR MOBILE SERVICE ROBOTS IN DYNAMIC SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTS
Authors: Hoang Van Bay , Do Dinh Nghia , Nguyen Van Xuan , Truong Xuan-Tung
Published: February 2022

In this study, we present a socially aware navigation framework for mobile service robots by integrating the systems proposed in our previous studies into a completed mobile robot navigation system, including the human detection and tracking system that is used to detect and track humans; the encoder and laser-based localization and mapping system that is used to determine the position of the robot in the environment; the approaching pose estimation system that is used to estimate the approaching pose of the robot to the human; and the social timed elastic band-based motion planning system that is used to socially navigate the mobile robots to approach the human. In addition, in the paper we describe in detail the motor control system and the design of our mobile robot platform, which is then utilized to conduct experiments in the real-world environments. We verify the feasibility and usefulness of the proposed socially aware robot navigation framework through a series of experiments in a corridor-like environment. The experimental results show that our proposed framework is able to drive the mobile robots to both avoid and approach the humans, providing the safety and comfort for the humans and socially acceptable behaviors for the mobile service robots in the dynamic social environments.
SECONDARY METABOLITES FROM HIGHER FUNGI IN VIETNAM: DISCOVERY, CHEMODIVERSITY, AND BIOACTIVITY
Authors: Tran Thang Dinh , Tuan Nguyen , Tran Trung Hieu , Nguyen Thi Ngan , Nguyen Tan , Hoang Van Trung , Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc , Kuo Ping-Chung , Wu Tian-Shung
Published: February 2022

Medicinal higher fungi such as Ganoderma lucidum and Phellinus igniarius have been used as alternative medicine remedies to promote health and longevity for people in Vietnam and other regions of the world since ancient times. Nowadays there is an increasing public interest in the secondary metabolites of those higher fungi for discovering new drugs or lead compounds. Current research in drug discovery from medicinal higher fungi involves a multifaceted approach combining mycological, biochemical, pharmacological, metabolic, biosynthetic and molecular techniques. In recent years, many new secondary metabolites from higher fungi have been isolated and are more likely to provide lead compounds for new drug discovery, which may include chemopreventive agents possessing the bioactivity of immunomodulatory, anticancer, etc. However, numerous challenges of secondary metabolites from higher fungi are encountered including bioseparation, identification, biosynthetic metabolism, and screening model issues, etc. Commercial production of secondary metabolites from medicinal mushrooms is still limited mainly due to less information about secondary metabolism and its regulation. Strategies for enhancing secondary metabolite production were continuously developed.
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFECTS OF SOME STIlBENOIDS FROM DIPTEROCARPUS RETUSUS BLUME OF VIETNAM
Authors: Hung Ho Dac , Tien Doan Duy , Ngoan Nguyen Thi , Duong Ba Thi , Viet Do Quoc
Published: February 2022

In this work, the crude MeOH extract of fruits of Dipterocarpus retusus Blume (Dipterocarpaceae) growing in Vietnam was prepared and studied. Five compounds: ε-viniferin, paucifloroside, ursolic acid, quercetin, and (+)-catechin, was isolated. The structures of these compounds were elucidated by spectroscopic methods. The extracts from fruits of D. retusus Blume by metanol and its some isolated stilbene compounds were evaluated for anti-inflammatory effect activities.
Cu2ONPs/DIATOMITE INHIBITS GROWTH AND REMOVAL OF MICROCYSTIS AERUGINOSA
Authors: Dinh Thi Nga , Dang Thi Thuy Nhung , Phan Dinh Tuan , Pham Thanh Luu , Tran Thi Hoang Yen , Nguyen Quoc Hien
Published: February 2022

Cu2O nanoparticles (Cu2ONPs) with particle size of ~27.4 nm deposited on diatomite (Cu2ONPs/diatomite), a new low-cost material has been used to investigate growth inhibit, and bloom preventation of cyanobacteria in eutrophic waters. Diatomite collected from natural mines was also used in the experiments. Microcystis aeruginosa strain originated from Bac Lieu shrimp pond was isolated and cultured in Z8 medium.  Experiments were conducted by exposing M. aeruginosa to Cu2ONPs/diatomite and diatomite at concentrations of 0.1, 0.2, and 0.5 g/L for 72 hours and 120 hours. The results showed that the concentration of 0.5 g/L in 120 hours, Cu2ONPs/diatomite was more effective in inhibiting and removing of M. aeruginosa cells than diatomite. Therefore, Cu2ONPs/diatomite could be used as a promising material for removing cyanobacterial bloom in water for aquaculture.
FREE VIBRATION ANALYSIS OF CRACKED KIRCHHOFF-LOVE PLATE USING THE EXTENDED RADIAL POINT INTERPOLATION METHOD
Authors: TRUONG Thien Tich , Lo Vay Siu , Nguyen Nha Thanh , Nguyen Minh Ngoc
Published: February 2022

The Kirchhoff-Love plate theory is appropriate for analysing thin plate structures. In a simple form, only one degree of freedom (per node) is needed to describe the behaviour of the plate, thus saving the computational cost. Besides, the analysis of cracked structures is important because it is related to the lifetime of the structures. Therefore, this paper uses the extended radial point interpolation method (XRPIM) to investigate the free vibration of the Kirchhoff-Love plate. The XRPIM is based on RPIM so the requirement for calculating the second-order derivative in Kirchhoff-Love theory is easily done. The numerical results from this study are compared with other researchers to verify the accuracy of the method.
RESEARCH ON THE ADSORPTION OF PB2+ IONS BY APATITE ORE AND PURIFIED APATITE ORE
Authors: Phuong Nguyen Thu , Cao Thi Hong , Nguyen Thi Thuy , Nguyen Thi Xuyen , Nguyen Thi Thom , Pham Thi Nam , Nguyen Thi Thu Trang , Do Thi Hai , Dinh Thi Mai Thanh
Published: February 2022

Apatite ore from Lao Cai province (Vietnam) has large reserves and low cost which was purified by a simple chemical method. Apatite ore and purified one were characterized the molecular structure, phase component, specific surface area, element component, and morphology by IR, XRD, BET, EDX, and SEM methods. The IR result shows both materials have functional groups of fluorapatite such as PO43- and F-. XDR and EDX confirm that the main component of the ore is fluorapatite. After purification, the particles are smaller and more uniform with a higher specific surface area (36.62 m2/g compared with 3.76 m2/g of original apatite ore). Two materials were used to adsorb Pb2+ ions in an aqueous solution. The effect of adsorbent mass, pH, Pb2+ initial concentration, and contact time on adsorption efficiency and capacity was evaluated. The study of adsorption kinetics and isothermal adsorption showed that the Pb2+ adsorption process on apatite ore is matched with the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and the Langmuir model. The comparison between the original apatite ore and purified one was also studied. With 0.05 g of absorbent, after 15 minutes, the efficiency of purified ore is 97.47%, much higher compared with the original ore (50%) after 45 minutes.
Civic Education Curriculum Implementation: a Case of Ukraine
Authors: Verbytska Polina , Kolesnyk Larysa , Kendzor Petro
Published: February 2022

The paper highlights evaluative findings of quantitative and qualitative analysis of Civic Education curriculum implementation in the secondary school curriculum in Ukraine. The study reveals contemporary determinants of civic education improvement, identifies relevant benefits and problem issues, focuses on a comprehensive assessment of CE curriculum implementation with regard to specific criteria, and emphasizes the importance of its positive impact for challenging modern Ukrainian society integration issues.
The Interaction Between Understanding of Critical Thinking and Teaching/Learning of Critical Thinking Skills
Authors: Indrašienė Valdonė , Jegelevičienė Violeta , Merfeldaitė Odeta , Penkauskienė Daiva , Pivorienė Jolanta , Railienė Asta , Sadauskas Justinas , Valavičienė Natalija
Published: February 2022

This article aims to present the interaction between understanding of critical thinking and teaching and learning of critical thinking skills in higher education in Lithuania. Representative quantitative research was implemented, and 152 teachers and 1512 students took part in the survey. Exploratory factor analysis revealed two factors – the rigidity and elasticity of the conception of critical thinking – that have an impact on teaching and learning of critical thinking skills.
A Feasibility Study of a Teachers’ Professional Development Program for Character Education in Latvia
Authors: Surikova Svetlana , Fernández González Manuel Joaquín , Pigozne Tamara , Margeviča-Grinberga Ieva , Nimante Dita , Stokenberga Ieva
Published: February 2022

This article presents a feasibility study of a schoolteachers’ professional development program on virtue education. Using a questionnaire and focus group discussions, the study explored program feasibility through implementors’ and participants’ perceptions. While participants were more critical than implementors regarding design and delivery, the overall program feasibility was high, and its main strengths and shortfalls were established. Suggestions for its improvement were put forward.
Medication reconciliation role and value in Alzheimer's disease treatment
Authors: Shen Xueqian , Zhang Qun , Shao Wenliang , Shi Jianying , Liu Bing
Published: February 2022

ABSTRACT Background: With the continuous increase of Alzheimer's disease (AD), it is also imminent to treat patients with AD for medication reconciliation. Objective: To explore the role and value of medication reconciliation in AD treatment. Methods: 100 patients over 65 years of age diagnosed with AD were randomly separated into two groups: conventional treatment and medication reforming. The list of medical orders of all subjects was obtained within 24 hours after admission with Beers criteria, STOPP/START criteria, and Chinese Pharmacopoeia used as the MED intervention criteria. Medication reconciliation was performed at 2 weeks, 1 month, and 2 months after hospital admission. The number of medications prescribed, the quantity of the medication, medication error rate, therapeutic effect, adverse drug reactions, and satisfaction levels of family members and main caregivers were compared between the two groups. Results: After the intervention, the types and amount of medication in the MED group were less compared to the CON group along with a reduced medication deviation rate. The Mini-mental state examination (MMSE) score and the proportion of well-nourished patients in the MED group were higher than those in the CON group. It was also observed that the physical self-care ability score and the proportion of patients with abnormal swallowing were lower when in comparison with the CON group. The incidence of adverse drug reactions in the MED group was lower than that in the CON group. However, the satisfaction rate was higher than that in the CON group. Conclusion: Medication reconciliation can reduce the medication deviation in AD patients.
A failure to impose control: PRIVATE SECURITY AND THE MEXICAN STATE
Authors: Puck Logan
Published: February 2022

Abstract Scholars tend to agree that imposing comprehensive regulations is one of the most effective strategies states can use to control and direct private security companies. This study shows how attempts to strictly regulate private security firms have failed in Mexico. The Federal government of Mexico, as well as each state government, has created some form of regulation to control the activities of the private security industry. In certain states, these regulations are more stringent than those in many countries. Nonetheless, corruption, weak enforcement, and high entry barriers have created low incentives for private security firms to abide by government regulations, leading to a widespread evasion and an expansive market of unregulated and undisciplined private security companies, thus bringing into question the efficacy of imposing strict private security regulations in states with weak institutions.
A ÂNCORA DA SEGURANÇA: CENTRALIDADES E CAPITAIS NA REDE DE SEGURANÇA DO PORTO DE SANTOS
Authors: Patriarca Gabriel
Published: February 2022

Resumo Este artigo busca contribuir empiricamente para os debates sobre a posição do Estado diante da pluralização dos atores no policiamento. O artigo mapeia a rede de segurança do porto de Santos com os objetivos de identificar as organizações que ocupam as posições centrais e compreender os capitais intercambiados que influenciam as suas centralidades. Os dados foram coletados em entrevistas semiestruturadas em profundidade com 17 gestores e ex-gestores, descritos por meio de análise de redes sociais e aprofundados com análise de conteúdo. Os resultados indicam que as posições centrais são ocupadas predominantemente por atores públicos, como a Comissão Estadual de Segurança Pública nos Portos, Terminais e Vias Navegáveis (Cesportos) e a Polícia Federal, bem como pela segurança privada orgânica dos terminais portuários. Contudo, o Estado continua como a âncora da segurança, pois a centralidade dos atores privados é dominada pelos capitais mobilizados e buscados pelos atores públicos.
SECURING THE MALL: DAILY HOSPITALITY SECURITY PRACTICES IN SÃO PAULO
Authors: Durão Susana , Larkins Erika Robb , Fischmann Carolina Andrei
Published: February 2022

Abstract Security-whether public or private-is a key tool for managing populations and integral for creating urban spaces. This paper examines how mall security practices in São Paulo work to create safe and clean worlds for customers, distinguishing it from an cityscape that is seen as violent, dangerous, and populated with criminals. Drawing on five months of ethnographic research and interviews with the security team of the “Rivertown” shopping center in São Paulo and various private security employees, we show how the mall is secured by means of a set of practices based on “hospitality security,” paying special attention to the key role that security guard behavior plays in this process.
O GOVERNO DA SEGURANÇA: MODELOS SECURITÁRIOS TRANSNACIONAIS E TECNOLOGIAS DE VIGILÂNCIA NA CIDADE DE SÃO PAULO
Authors: Peron Alcides Eduardo dos Reis , Alvarez Marcos César
Published: February 2022

Resumo Recentemente, a segurança pública em São Paulo tem sido impactada por discursos associados à noção de “smart city”. A introdução de sistemas de câmeras permitiu que empresas privadas e governo municipal propusessem modelos de gerenciamento securitário que atribuem crescentes responsabilidades individuais em certos espaços, propondo o uso intensivo da vigilância. Com base na análise dos projetos Vizinhança Solidária, City Câmeras e São Paulo Inteligente, o objetivo desse artigo é explorar o modo como essas iniciativas potencializam novas formas de governo da segurança na cidade, tendo em vista tendências identificadas por estudos na área: esferização, sociabilidade securitária e infraestruturação da vigilância. Assim, ao buscar identificar os deslocamentos provocados por esses arranjos localmente, são retomados os debates críticos sobre vigilância e governança multicêntrica da segurança.
TEORIA SOCIOLÓGICA E CIDADANIA: VELHOS E NOVOS DESAFIOS DA SOCIOLOGIA POLÍTICA
Authors: Lima Neto Fernando Cardoso
Published: February 2022

Resumo Este artigo pretende oferecer um panorama sobre as inflexões teóricas mais recentes da sociologia política sobre a noção de cidadania. Considero as relações entre teoria sociológica e História para analisar a transição de abordagens clássicas sobre cidadania nacional, impregnadas pelo horizonte histórico e conceitual de formação dos Estados nacionais, em direção a um conceito que, frente à intensificação de processos globais, aparece cada vez mais desvinculado da exclusividade nacional. O contexto histórico da globalização impõe desafios urgentes para a forma de pensar a própria ideia de solidariedade. A rearticulação de elementos básicos de cidadania (como direitos, titulações e territorialidade), a diversificação dos espaços políticos de reivindicação, a emergência de novos atores e as alterações na dinâmica de inclusão e exclusão são algumas das novas condições que, atualmente, redirecionam a abordagens sobre o conceito.
Is retirement associated to greater life satisfaction? Cross-sectional findings from ELSA-Brasil
Authors: Rodrigues Jôsi Fernandes de Castro , Barreto Sandhi Maria , Griep Rosane Harter , Fonseca Maria de Jesus Mendes da , Camelo Lidyane do Valle , Giatti Luana
Published: February 2022

This study aimed to examine whether retirement is associated with greater life satisfaction and if this association differs by sex and type of work. This is a cross-sectional analysis of 13,645 active and retired civil servants, attending to the second visit of the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health cohort (ELSA-Brasil, 2012-2014). Retirees due to disability were excluded. The explanatory variables were: (1) current occupational status (not retired, retired); (2) work engagement after retirement (not retired, retired and working, retired and not working); (3) time since retirement (not retired, > 0-3, > 3-8, > 8-15, > 15 years). Life satisfaction was obtained from the Satisfaction With Life Scale. Associations were estimated by multiple linear regression. After considering sociodemographic and health indicators, life satisfaction was higher for retired individuals (β = 0.50, 95%CI: 0.32; 0.68) than not retired. Retirees who were not working (β = 0.56, 95%CI: 0.33; 0.78) seemed to be more satisfied than those working (β = 0.46, 95%CI: 0.26; 0.66). Life satisfaction was greater among those who retired: > 0-3 years (β = 0.57, 95%CI: 0.33; 0.81), > 8-15 years (β = 0.66, 95%CI: 0.34; 0.98), and > 15 years (β = 0.51, 95%CI: 0.27; 0.74) as compared to active workers. These associations were not modified by gender or type of work. In this Brazilian cohort, retired civil servants from teaching and research institutions seemed to be more satisfied with their lives than active individuals. Results suggest that life satisfaction may vary with time after retirement and whether individuals keep working afterwards, although the variations overlap.
Sedentary behaviors and risk of depression in the Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra cohort: the SUN Project
Authors: Pimenta Adriano Marçal , Mendonça Raquel de Deus , Lahortiga-Ramos Francisca , Fernandez-Lazaro Cesar I. , Martínez-González Miguel Angel , Sánchez-Villegas Almudena
Published: February 2022

The study aimed to prospectively examine the association between different sedentary behaviors and the risk of depression. We included 12,691 Spanish university graduates (mean age: 36.7 year; SD: 11.5), participants of the Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra cohort (the SUN Project), initially free of depression who were followed-up for a median of 10.9 years. Based on items presented in our baseline questionnaire, time spent in four sedentary behaviors (hours/day) were evaluated: overall sitting time; TV-viewing; computer use; and driving. Participants were classified as incident cases of depression if they reported a physician diagnosis of depression in at least one of the follow-up assessments conducted after the first two years of follow-up. Cox regression models were used to assess the relationship between sedentary behaviors and depression. A total of 560 incident cases of depression were identified during follow-up. We found no significant association between overall sitting time, TV-viewing or driving and risk of depression. On the other hand, computer use was directly associated with the risk of developing depression during the follow-up (p-value for trend = 0.020), with the participants in the highest quartile of computer use (3.64 to 10 hours/week) having a higher risk of developing depression (HR = 1.33; 95%CI: 1.05-1.70) than those in the lowest quartile (0 to 0.25 hours/week) after adjusting for potential confounders. Prolonged use of computer was independently associated with an increased risk of developing depression among young middle-aged adult university graduates from a Spanish cohort.
As diferentes tipologias do comportamento sedentário estão associadas ao histórico de problemas no sono em idosos comunitários?
Authors: Canever Jaquelini Betta , Cândido Letícia Martins , Wagner Katia Jakovljevic Pudla , Danielewicz Ana Lúcia , Avelar Núbia Carelli Pereira de
Published: February 2022

Alterações no sono são comuns em idosos e alguns fatores de risco podem agravar essa condição. Entender a associação do comportamento sedentário com o histórico de problemas de sono poderá auxiliar na elaboração de programas de intervenção. Verificar a associação entre tipologias do comportamento sedentário e histórico de problemas no sono em idosos comunitários brasileiros. Estudo transversal, com dados de 43.554 idosos participantes da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde (PNS), de 2019. As tipologias do comportamento sedentário foram avaliadas por: (1) tempo assistindo televisão; (2) atividades de lazer; e (3) tempo despendido total (televisão + lazer). O comportamento sedentário foi categorizado em < 3; 3-6 e > 6 horas/dia. O desfecho foi histórico de problemas de sono (dificuldade para adormecer, acordar frequentemente à noite ou dormir mais do que de costume) avaliados por meio do autorrelato nos últimos 15 dias. As associações foram verificadas pela regressão logística multivariável. Idosos que permaneceram tempo > 6 horas/dia em comportamento sedentário assistindo televisão tiveram 13% (OR = 1,13; IC95%: 1,02; 1,26) maiores probabilidades de relatarem problemas de sono. Referente ao comportamento sedentário total, idosos que permaneceram entre 3-6 horas e mais do que 6 horas/dia apresentaram 13% (OR = 1,13; IC95%: 1,04; 1,22) e 11% (OR = 1,11; IC95%: 1,01; 1,23) maiores probabilidades de problemas de sono, respectivamente. Os idosos amostrados que relataram permanecer por períodos superiores a 6 horas por dia em comportamento sedentário assistindo à televisão e > 3 horas em comportamento sedentário total tiveram maiores chances de terem problemas no sono. Estes achados podem contribuir nas orientações sobre a necessidade de redução no comportamento sedentário em idosos.
Spillover-crossover effects for satisfaction with food-related life in dual-earner parents with adolescent children
Authors: Schnettler Berta , Miranda-Zapata Edgardo , Orellana Ligia , Lobos German , Lapo María del Carmen , Adasme-Berrios Cristian , Hueche Clementina
Published: February 2022

This study aimed to examine spillover and crossover associations between parents’ family support, work-life balance, and satisfaction with food-related life in dual-earner parents with adolescent children. The mediating role of work-life balance in these relationships was also explored. This is a cross-sectional study with mothers, fathers and adolescent children from Temuco, Chile as participants. The sample comprised 303 families of different-sex dual-earner parents with adolescent children (mean age 13.3, 51.5% female). The Actor-Partner Interdependence Model (APIM) was used to examine spillover (actor effects) and crossover (partner effects) associations between family members. Positive spillover effects were found for both parents (p < 0.001). Crossover effects were found from fathers’ support and work-life balance, respectively, to mothers’ work-life balance and satisfaction with food-related life (p < 0.001). No crossover effects were found between parents’ work-life balance and their children’s satisfaction with food-related life (p > 0.1). Work-life balance had a complete mediating role between parents’ family support and satisfaction with food-related life in mothers (bias-corrected, 95%CI: -0.191; 0.093), and a partial role in fathers (bias-corrected, 95%CI: 0.007; 0.295). Spillover and crossover effects between parents’ family support and work-life balance in dual-earner parents are associated with increased satisfaction with food-related life. Interventions to promote food-related life satisfaction in dual-earner parents should address both the work and other life roles that these parents fulfill.
EFFECTS OF GENETIC VARIATIONS OF MLCK2, AMPD1, AND COL5A1 ON MUSCLE ENDURANCE
Authors: Horozoglu Cem , Aslan Halid Emre , Karaagac Ali , Kucukhuseyin Ozlem , Bilgic Tugce , Himmetoglu Solen , Gheybi Arezoo , Yaylim Ilhan , Zeybek Umit
Published: February 2022

ABSTRACT Introduction: Although potential relationships with genetic variants of MLCK2, AMPD1 and COL5A1 have been detected in molecular studies evaluating sports performance from the genetic perspective, there are limited data in terms of muscle endurance and physical fitness. Materials and Methods: This study aimed to evaluate these variants in terms of lower limb muscle endurance and physical fitness in thirty-three soccer players. Genotypes were determined by High Resolution Melting (HRM) analysis in qPCR after genomic DNA was isolated from buccal swab samples from the participants. Measurements of lower limb muscle endurance, the dynamic leap and balance test (DLBT), and the standing broad jump test (SBJ) were taken for all the participants. Results: Greater height (p = 0.006), higher DLBT (p = 0.016) and SBJ (p = 0.033) scores, as well as greater left hip adduction (p <0.001), were detected in those with the CT genotype for AMPD1 as compared to those with CC. For MLCK rs28497577, it was found that the players carrying the AA genotype were taller (p = 0.046), heavier (p = 0.049), and had greater left knee extension (p=0.014) and left foot plantar flexion (p =0.040) than those carrying the C allele. Those with the CT genotype for COL5A1 rs12722 had greater right hip extension (p = 0.040) and right knee extension (p = 0.048) than those with the CC genotype. Conclusions: Our results showed that MLCK2 and COL5A1 gene variants are associated with body composition and lower limb muscle endurance, and the presence of the AMPD1 CT genotype may contribute positively to balance, correct positioning, controlled strength, and hip mobility. Evidence level II; Comparative prospective study .
Multi-taxon inventory and landscape characterization in an agrosystem of the Brazilian Midwest targeted for payment for environmental services
Authors: Morais Alessandro R , Freitas-Oliveira Roniel , Moreira Jânio Cordeiro , Souza Antonio Olímpio de , Bittar Bruno Barros , Carvalho Fábio Martins Vilar de , Oliveira Gustavo Valtuille de , Santos Lia Raquel Souza , Guimarães Marco Antônio , Amorim Nathan Pereira Lima , Assis Rhayane Alves de , Borges Rinneu Elias , Oliveira Seixas Rezende , Andreani Tainã Lucas , Siqueira Mariana Nascimento
Published: February 2022

Abstract: The replacement of natural landscapes by anthropic environments has led to habitat loss and consequently, to the decline and extinction of many species populations. Several strategies, such as the creation of protected areas (PAs) and payment for ecosystem services have been adopted to mitigate the consequences of this biodiversity crisis. In Rio Verde, Goiás, Brazil, a Water Producer Program (WPP) was established, which provides payment for ecosystem services for the maintenance of riparian vegetation in the region of the Ribeirão Abóbora, a river which supplies the city and metropolitan area. In the absence of environmental diagnostic studies in the region, this present study contributes to reducing some knowledge gaps, through the: (i) characterization of the landscape in the WPP area, (ii) characterization of species of fauna (amphibians, birds, fish, and medium and large terrestrial mammals) and woody flora that occur in this area, and (iii) comparison of species diversity (fauna and flora) found in our study area with the diversity observed in the Cerrado protected area network. Our results reveal a low native vegetation cover (~21% of total area), but we recorded 300 total species: 20 species of anuran amphibians, 100 birds, 10 fish, 16 terrestrial mammals (medium and large), and 154 woody plants. Our sample comprises species considered endemic to the Cerrado (e.g., Anuran - Barycholos terntezi and Mammal - Callithrix penicillata), threatened species (e.g., Mammals - Herpailurus yagouaroundi, Myrmecophaga tridactyla and Tapirus terrestris), and exotic invasive species (Mammal - Sus scrofa). The results presented in this study are relevant and may help in the proposal of management actions within the scope of this important program of payment for environmental services.
Structure of social networks of people living with HIV and AIDS
Authors: de Andrade Séfora Luana Evangelista , Moreira Freire Maria Eliane , Collet Neusa , Brandão Gisetti Corina Gomes , Souza Maria Helena do Nascimento , Nogueira Jordana de Almeida
Published: February 2022

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the structure of the social network of people living with HIV and AIDS. Method: Exploratory and descriptive research with a qualitative approach, developed through interviews with twenty-two people living with HIV and AIDS, from November to December 2019. For analysis, the theoretical-methodological framework of social network was used. Results: The primary networks were of medium size and low density, formed by family members, relatives, friends, neighbors, and colleagues. The secondary networks were characterized by public, private, third sector institutions, workplaces, and by the informal network, which provided support according to the need for care. Conclusion: The family was considered the center of the primary social network structure; however, weaknesses in these social relationships were evidenced. The family relational context of the person with HIV and AIDS was influenced by the secrecy of the diagnosis due to the fear of prejudice and discrimination for being HIV-positive. There was a predilection for the services of the secondary social network that took on the role of specific care for the disease.