bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Case Study of Multiple Parasitisms in a Calf Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)
Authors: Adhikari Roshan Babu , Ghimire Tirth Raj
Published: February 2021

Background: Gastrointestinal (GI) parasitism by protozoan and helminth parasites exists as one of the major limiting factors in the buffalo industry, especially in the wellbeing of the calves around the developing countries like Nepal. During a field survey on buffaloes, we encountered a two- and half month ill male calf suffering from various illnesses for 14 days. Methods: We collected its stool sample for three days and processed through a direct wet mount, sedimentation, floatation and acid-fast staining techniques and observed via a compound microscope. Result: We detected the multiple patterns of infections of GI parasites and even counted the oocysts of coccidia and eggs of nematodes released per gram of the feces and discussed that co-infection was associated with the pathologic consequences. Coprological surveys with appropriate egg/oocyst counting techniques are useful in the treatment and preventive options of GI infections in calves.
Underutilized Fruits and Vegetables in Hot Arid Regions of India: Status and Prospects: A Review
Authors: Meghwal P.R. , Singh Akath , Singh Dalpat
Published: February 2021

The hot arid regions in India is spread in an area of 31.7 m ha, majority area being in Rajasthan (61%). The great Indian Thar desert is also located in this region. This region receives vary low rain fall with erratic distribution. Presence of harsh climatic condition such as high evapotranspiration, low relative humidity, with high aridity index and high wind velocity are other disadvantages. The soils are also light textured, less fertile, and prone to wind erosion. About 90 per cent of the area is dependent on monsoon rain for growing of annual crops which often fails due to insufficient rain or improper distribution. Despite these limitations, the region has good floral and faunal diversity that supports high human and livestock population. Many drought hardy perennial fruits and vegetables are grown with annual crops to complement farm income. Certain fruit crops like pomegranate (Punica granatum), Indian jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana Lam.), aonla (Emblica officinalis), date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) and Citrus species are grown commercially in irrigated areas. Many underutilized fruit crops also grow naturally or are cultivated. These include kair (Capparis decidua), lasora (Cordia myxa) jhar ber (Ziziphus nummularia), bordi (Ziziphus rotundifolia) pilu (Salvadora oleoides), khejri (Prosopis cineraria), phalsa (Grewia subinaequalis), Bengal quince (Aegle marmelos), karonda (Carissa carandas), prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica), kachri (Cucumis melo var. callosus) and snap melon (Cucumis melo var. momordica) etc. Most of these species are drought hardy with less incidence of pests and diseases yet give good yield despite environmental constraints. They serve as a source of nutrition for rural people being rich in vitamins, minerals, dietary fibres and other bioactive compounds. Germplasm collection, evaluation, conservation, ethnomedicinal values, improvement, propagation, agrotechniques, post-harvest management, value addition and future prospects of some of these crops are discussed in the paper.
Effect of Probiotic and Amla Powder Supplementation on Metabolic Profile and Milk Production of Summer Stressed Buffaloes Residing in Heavy Metal Polluted Areas of Ludhiana
Authors: Yeotikar Pranesh V. , Nayyar Shashi , Singh Chanchal , Mukhopadhyay C.S. , Kakkar Sandeep Sodhi , Jindal Rajesh
Published: February 2021

Background: Oxidative stress is a unified concept for the assessment of metabolic status of buffaloes affected by a cocktail of heavy metal exposure from environment and it may significantly affect the metabolic profile and milk production during summer season. The present study aimed at evaluation of effect of probiotic (Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain 1026) and amla powder (Embilica officinalis) supplementation on levels of heavy metals, antioxidant status, oxidative stress in lymphocytes, metabolic profile and milk production of summer stressed buffaloes exposed to environmental heavy metal pollution. Methods: Twenty summer stressed lactating Murrah buffaloes of the same age group, close parity and in early lactation from the heavy metal exposed area were divided into two groups: Control (without supplementation) and Treatment group (supplemented with Saccharomyces cerevisiae1026) @ 50 billion live cells / animal /day and Amla powder @ 86 mg/kg body weight for 30 days. Blood and milk samples were collected from both the groups on the day of starting of supplementation (i.e. day 0) and on there after days 15 and 30 and analyzed for antioxidant status, metabolic profile, milk yield and quality. Result: Oral supplementation of probiotic and amla powder for 30 days improved the antioxidant status, metabolic profile and milk production of summer stressed buffaloes residing in heavy metal exposed area. The percentage monetary gains from buffaloes fed probiotic and amla powder was 13.68% more as compared to control.
SELEX- Aptamer Technology to Combat Diseases of Animals : Recent Advancement and Future Application: A Review
Authors: Mukherjee Ayan , Verma Arpana , Gali Jagan Mohanarao , Kar Indrajit , Dey Dipak , Acharya Aditya Pratap
Published: February 2021

Aptamers are ‘nucleic acid antibodies’ that bind to target molecules with high affinity and specificity. The process by which aptamers are selected is called Systematic Evolution of Ligands by Exponential Enrichment (SELEX). A plethora of aptamers have been selected against various targets, such as proteins, cells, microorganisms, chemical compounds, etc. Technical progress in the aspects of high throughput sequencing (HTS) technologies, bioinformatics, microfluidics and nanodevices have widened the scope of aptamers to contribute significantly in human as well as veterinary medicine. We have searched the Pubmed database and Google Scholar with the search term ‘aptamer’, ‘SELEX’, ‘animal diseases’. The search results have been categorized into bacterial, viral and protozoal diseases of veterinary importance. Here we have systematically described the strategy used to design aptamers for each disease and also shed light on the future research scope in this area. This article presents a comprehensive and up-to-date review of SELEX-aptamer technology, its modifications, aptamers selected against various animal pathogens, their potential to be applied in the future for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
Effect of Differential Responses of Weed Infestation on Shoot Functional Traits of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Authors: Kaur Amandeep , Yadav Rajni , Singh Anand Narain
Published: February 2021

Background: Shoot functional traits that help the plant to increase its competitive ability, mechanical strength and allocation of photosynthetic products and nutrients from soils in shoot formation strengthens the plant growth. To understand the complexity of weed-crop competition via plant functional traits might be a feasible option and that can provide a better understanding of weed ecology. Methods: Present study was designed to understand the performance of wheat crop under weed infestation (Avena and Phalaris combination) during each rabi season of 2014-2017 at the experimental enclosure of Panjab University, Chandigarh. This experiment was established with water and fertilizer treatments following the Latin Square Matrix (LSM) model. Result: Results indicated that under a different mixed combination of weeds, growth parameters of wheat crop such as shoot functional traits were significantly distinguishable. However, the maximum differential response in corresponding parameters was found under combination when the wheat was grown in mixed with both the weeds and when full doses of fertilizers and water were applied. This finding now confirms that these weeds have much more inclination to exploit available resources and provide a high degree of inter-specific competition to the wheat crop.
Assessment of Genetic Diversity and Character Associations for Yield and Its Traits in Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Authors: Kumar Anuj , Chand Pooran , Thapa Ravi Singh , Singh Tejbir
Published: February 2021

Background: Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) an important self-pollinated and hexaploid (2n = 6x = 42) cereal crop belongs to the grass family Gramineae (Poaceae). With the gradual increase in human population, there is a substantial increase in the demands for food requirements. Hence, increasing the wheat production is an important goal to overcome the demand of food. The only alternative is to increase productivity by better crop management techniques and introduction of high yielding varieties. The current study aimed to study the genetic diversity in wheat genotypes for further selection and utilization in breeding programmes and identification of transgressive segregants for genetic improvement in wheat crop. Methods: In the field investigation during 2017-2019, forty genotypes were evaluated at research farm of Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Kisan P.G. College, Simbhaoli, Hapur (U.P). The observations were recorded on five randomly selected competitive plants from each genotype in each replication and recorded data from each replication was subjected to statistical analysis. Result: Significant differences were observed for all the characters studied in both environments (early and late). Highest GCV and PCV were recorded for flag leaf area, number of tillers per plant and grain yield in both environments. Plant height, days to 50% heading and grain yield in early sowing and for plant height, gluten content and grain yield exhibited high heritability estimates in late sowing. Biological yield and harvest index showed positive and significant association with grain yield under both environments. Biological yield and harvest index have positive and direct effect on grain yield in both environments. Forty genotypes were grouped into seven clusters in early sowing and six clusters in late sowing. Maximum inter cluster distance was observed between clusters VI and IV in early sowing and between cluster III and II in Late sowing. Genotypes PBW-34 showed wide genetic diversity in both the environments (early and late sowing). Based on the divergence studies it is suggested that maximum heterosis and good recombinants could be obtained in crosses between the genotypes of clusters which showed highest inter cluster distance and these genotypes can be utilized in crop improvement programmes.
Hybrid storage engine for geospatial data using NoSQL and SQL paradigms
Authors: Herrera-Ramírez José A. , Treviño-Villalobos Marlen , Víquez-Acuña Leonardo
Published: February 2021

The design and implementation of services to handle geospatial data involves thinking about storage engine performance and optimization for the desired use. NoSQL and relational databases bring their own advantages; therefore, it is necessary to choose one of these options according to the requirements of the solution. These requirements can change, or  some operations may be performed in a more efficient way on another database engine, so using just one engine means being tied to its features and work model. This paper presents a hybrid approach (NoSQL-SQL) to store geospatial data on MongoDB, which are replicated and mapped on a PostgreSQL database, using an open source tool called ToroDB Stampede; solutions then can take advantage from either NoSQL or SQL features, to satisfy most of the requirements associated to the storage engine performance. A descriptive analysis to explain the workflow of the replication and synchronization in both engines precedes the quantitative analysis by which it was possible to determine that a normal database in PostgreSQL has a shorter response time than to perform the query in PostgreSQL with the hybrid database. In addition, the type of geometry increases the update response time of a materialized view.
Dismantling Systems of White Supremacy and Systemic Racism at Children's Minnesota
Authors: Burroughs James C.
Published: February 2021

The author, James C. Burroughs II, is Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer at Children's Minnesota, one of the largest freestanding pediatric health systems in the United States. This article presents the structure of a thriving Equity and Inclusion (E & I) Department as well as stories of their successes, culminating in practical suggestions for organizations wishing to develop their own E & I departments and/or initiatives.
Experiencias de procesos de educación inclusiva
Authors: Barón Mora Angie Tatiana , Cuevas Martínez Camila Alejandra , Rojas Sáenz Paola Andrea , Moreno Cely Claudia Patricia , Romero Barón Adriana Marcela
Published: February 2021

En Colombia la educación inclusiva ha sido un punto de inflexión dentro de la educación, sin embargo, este proceso ha sido un factor de estudio a causa de las falencias que presenta debido a los parámetros establecidos para la atención o los retos que involucran a los agentes educativos, para alcanzar una verdadera equidad escolar. Es por esto, que se hace necesario explorar la experiencia y evolución del proceso de inclusión en una institución educativa de carácter público de la ciudad de Tunja a partir de un estudio de caso, por medio de la investigación biográfico-narrativa, pues esto permite develar las dificultades que se hacen presentes en las adaptaciones curriculares y el establecimiento de ajustes razonables. Así mismo, evidencia la dificultad existente ante la preparación de la de comunidad educativa para recibir a una persona con discapacidad, lo cual, genera situaciones de acoso y tiene repercusiones en la salud mental que involucran aspectos claves en el bienestar del estudiante.
La transición escolar de primaria rural a secundaria urbana: una aproximación teórica
Authors: Hurtado Balaguera Luz Esther , Estupiñán María Rosa
Published: February 2021

El artículo pretende realizar una aproximación teórica al estado del arte en torno al concepto, tipos y procesos de transición escolar en contextos urbanos y rurales en el mundo. En este sentido, la revisión documental se fundamentó en la indagación, clasificación, procesamiento y análisis de 54 artículos de revistas especializadas en educación y piscología, en el ámbito nacional e internacional, en un período de tiempo comprendido entre 2002 y 2020. Además, se incluyeron reflexiones y hallazgos de un libro y seis estudios de tesis (dos monografías de pregrado, tres de maestría y una de doctorado).Se destaca que la mayoría de los aportes encontrados se refieren a la problemática de la transición educativa en contextos urbanos, mientras que, se encuentra un número bajo de estudios que aborden las tensiones presentes en el ámbito rural, esta tendencia sucede tanto a nivel nacional como internacional. Así mismo, las investigaciones abordan el tránsito escolar desde perspectivas escolares y no escolares, tales como, rendimiento académico, deserción, convivencia escolar, comportamiento, autoestima y relaciones de los estudiantes con compañeros, padres y profesores.
Interpretación de la Práctica Docente en Educación Musical
Authors: Cárdenas Cárdenas Julián Andrés , Fuentes Vargas Liseth Dayana
Published: February 2021

El Conocimiento Didáctico del Contenido (CDC) es un concepto que explica cómo el maestro transforma su propio conocimiento en saber comprensible para los estudiantes. Para abordarlo, Park y Oliver proponen un modelo de seis componentes que interactúan en un contexto predefinido. Esta investigación busca hacer explícito el CDC de un profesor especialista en guitarra durante una clase de cuerdas pulsadas desarrollada en 2018, en un colegio privado de Tunja (Boyacá). Para ello, se hizo uso del modelo hexagonal propuesto por Park y Oliver a partir de un estudio de caso donde se analiza el planeamiento y grabación de una clase, así como, una entrevista al docente. Los resultados muestran que el CDC del educador se basa en el conocimiento práctico del instrumento y de los estudiantes, las representaciones y creencias sobre la clase y, la evaluación constante. De esta manera, en la materia se busca desarrollar la comprensión de los conceptos explicados mediante la ejecución instrumental que, a la vez, sirve como estrategia y medio de evaluación.
Experiencias Filosóficas con la Primera Infancia: Entrevista a Walter Kohan
Authors: Chacón Quiroga Karen Julieth , Duarte Báez Leidy Yulieth
Published: February 2021

El doctor Walter Kohan estudió filosofía en la Universidad de Buenos Aires, se doctoró en esta misma área en la Universidad Iberoamericana de México, y entre los años 2005 y 2007, realizó estudios de Posdoctorado en la Universidad de Paris VIII (Université de Vincennes à Saint-Denis). Sus principales áreas de interés son la enseñanza de la filosofía, las relaciones entre filosofía e infancia, la filosofía antigua, y la filosofía de la educación. Actualmente, es docente en la Universidad del Estado de Río de Janeiro donde participa y coordina numerosos proyectos interinstitucionales de investigación y formación del profesorado.Así mismo, ha desarrollado un importante trabajo con el programa “Filosofía para Niños”, el cual, inicialmente trabajó en Argentina y luego lo llevó a Brasil, hace ya más de diez años. Entre 1999 y 2001 fungió como presidente del Consejo Internacional de Investigación Filosófica con Niños (ICPIC por sus siglas en inglés). Su producción académica entre libros, capítulos de libro, artículos, editor y coeditor, es extensa y representa una fuente de referencia para el ámbito filosófico, donde su relación y abordaje de la infancia, la filosofía y la educación, invitan a pensar de otro modo, a vivir desde la libertad, así, desde el tiempo aiónico, a valorar la pregunta como un horizonte de saber, no en el sentido de adquirir una respuesta o caminos definitorios, sino para entender y animar los múltiples lenguajes de la infancia.
Formação docente e educação maker
Authors: Moura Eliton Meireles de
Published: February 2021

A tese discutiu sobre uma Formação Docente que promovesse o desenvolvimento de competências para o trabalho com a Educação Maker, sob a influência do Movimento Maker. Os dados da pesquisa procederam de um estudo de campo realizado entre 2015 e 2019, no Programa Fab Lab Livre de São Paulo e, ainda, de imersões em espaços Makers educacionais, nos Estados Norte-Americanos de New York e da Califórnia, propiciado por um estágio de doutorado sanduíche na Stanford University. Formulando novas competências docentes, necessárias à prática educativa e maker, a pesquisa conclui indicando caminhos para uma nova Formação Docente que corrobore para reaver a utilização pedagógica de elementos tecnológicos contemporâneos no desenvolvimento de uma práxis transformadora.
Uso do método de desenvolvimento ágil scrum para o processo de ensino-aprendizagem
Authors: Lima Allana Karoline Calixto , Nascimento Ana Beatriz do , Albuquerque Pedro Henrique Gomes , Tenório Fernando Antonio Guimarães
Published: February 2021

O presente estudo tem como objetivo investigar o uso do método de desenvolvimento ágil de software Scrum no processo de ensino-aprendizagem na disciplina de Montagem e Manutenção de Computadores do Curso Técnico Integrado em Informática do IFAL Campus Arapiraca. Para tal, utilizou-se um levantamento de natureza descritiva com abordagem quantitativa, a partir do qual foi possível analisar os dados levantados em questionário online. Os resultados atingidos revelam que o uso do eduScrum em sala de aula é um método favorável e produtivo de se trabalhar com os conteúdos, pois os alunos tiveram uma boa adaptação à dinâmica da metodologia, o que favoreceu o bom desempenho dos mesmos nas atividades da disciplina estudada.

Palavras-chave: Metodologias ágeis; Scrum; eduScrum; Ensino-aprendizagem.
Currículo e tecnologias na educação australiana
Authors: Mandaio Claudia , Sensato Marisa Garbellini
Published: February 2021

Tendo como contexto a inclusão das novas tecnologias digitais no currículo escolar, este artigo tem por objetivo apresentar as políticas públicas de currículo e tecnologias da Austrália, identificando a presença de elementos relacionados a espaços e tempos maker criados por meio das TIC, bem como verificando se a adoção da cultura maker em processos educativos está sendo ressignificada, considerando-se a intencionalidade pedagógica, a relação com o currículo, a compreensão sobre os conhecimentos de distintas áreas do saber. Consiste em uma reflexão crítica sobre modelos, espaços, concepções e estratégias empregados na prática pedagógica com foco nessa cultura maker. Os resultados mostraram que o currículo australiano apresenta uma organização bem detalhada, com uma parte específica de tecnologias para a Educação Básica.
Dança de robôs
Authors: Cabral Cristiane Pelisolli , Canal Bruno
Published: February 2021

O presente relato de experiência descreve o processo criativo de um projeto desenvolvido no meio escolar intitulado “Canto Gauchesco” que participou da modalidade competitiva OnStage ou Dança de Robôs da RoboCup Junior Brasil. A atividade integrou a ferramenta da Robótica Educacional e recursos da educação maker na perspectiva da aprendizagem ativa e criativa. A apresentação contou com um gaúcho robô, uma prenda robô, um cavalo robô e um jardim robótico. A apresentação foi assistida pelas turmas dos anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental da própria escola e o resultado final foi apresentado na competição. O processo de criação envolveu o trabalho em grupo e a resolução de vários problemas decorrentes da construção e programação dos objetos.
Ensino, tecnologia e formação continuada docente
Authors: Souza Michel Figueiredo de , Costa Christine Sertã
Published: February 2021

O artigo apresenta os desdobramentos de um minicurso de introdução à plataforma Scratch, desenvolvido ao longo do segundo semestre de 2018 junto aos participantes do Programa de Residência Docente do Colégio Pedro II. A metodologia de trabalho buscou valorizar a autonomia, levando em consideração as concepções da obra de Paulo Freire. Os referenciais de suporte foram o construcionismo de Seymour Papert, em diálogo com a abordagem do trabalho com tecnologia proposta por Mitchel Resnick: uma aprendizagem baseada em projetos. Os resultados mostraram que através da formação continuada docente é possível promover a autonomia, a expressão criativa e o trabalho colaborativo com suporte da tecnologia, com desdobramentos positivos potenciais sobre a qualidade do ensino.
O Pibid e a formação inicial de professores: contribuições à prática educativa inclusiva
Authors: Rodrigues Martins Eliane , Silva Santos Geandra Cláudia
Published: February 2021

O objetivo da pesquisa consistiu em investigar as contribuições do Programa Institucional de Bolsa de Iniciação à Docência (Pibid) do curso de Pedagogia, para a formação inicial de professores, como aspecto relevante à prática educativa inclusiva. A metodologia fundamentou-se na perspectiva qualitativa, por meio de pesquisa de campo. Participaram da investigação quatro professoras egressas da Pedagogia de uma universidade pública, as quais foram integrantes como bolsistas de iniciação à docência no subprojeto de educação especial inclusiva. Para a produção das informações, optou-se pela entrevista semiestruturada, questionário e análise documental. Os resultados demonstraram que as participantes avaliaram a experiência no Pibid como positiva, tornando a formação e a atuação profissional mais significativa por meio da articulação teoria e prática, que permitiu planejar e realizar atividades capazes de inserir, em certa medida, os alunos no currículo e ampliar as relações interpessoais, apesar da estrutura e organização excludente da escola. Conclui-se que as possibilidades construídas no Pibid ensejam aos futuros professores subsídios orientadores da problematização da realidade escolar e formulação de alternativas pedagógicas.
Tem dendê na Base? Vidas negras e o Currículo Bahia
Authors: Verena Oliveira Iris
Published: February 2021

Neste texto, trato do Currículo Bahia, referencial curricular que se propõe a assegurar os direitos de aprendizagem dos estudantes nas escolas baianas. O documento baseia-se nas orientações normativas da Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC), a partir das peculiaridades do Estado, operando pela significação de currículo como conhecimento, com base em Macedo (2017; 2019). Aponto a impossibilidade de cumprimento das promessas da BNCC quanto à garantia de qualidade na educação e foco no tratamento dado pelo Currículo Bahia às questões étnico-raciais, especialmente no que tange à valorização da diversidade, promoção da inclusão e ações educativas voltadas ao combate ao racismo. Enfatizo a falência dos compromissos assumidos diante do papel precípuo da instituição escolar na perpetuação da norma racial, ao mesmo tempo que reconheço brechas para os deslocamentos dela, a partir de atravessamentos do imprevisível na prática educativa, alicerçada em Silva (2006). O Currículo Bahia assume uma promessa de equidade e ambiciona projetos de vida para os jovens que transitam do Ensino Fundamental para o Ensino Médio. Enquanto isso, os altos índices de assassinatos de jovens negros indicam que os estudantes, assim como as personagens de Conceição Evaristo (2016), estão combinando de não morrer. Diante disso, é do cotidiano de uma escola rural de Conceição do Coité, no Território do Sisal, que irrompe o grito de professoras perante o genocídio da juventude negra. Além de apontar para a impossibilidade do controle pretendido nos documentos curriculares, defendo uma ação educativa lastreada no azeite de dendê, para clamar com o nosso Xangô vivo, Gilberto Gil, por práticas curriculares localizadas, racializadas e politicamente posicionadas.
Povoando subjetividades na “nova” política para a formação de professores no Brasil: uma discussão acerca das competências
Authors: Baldan Merilin , Virgílio Rodrigues da Cunha Érika
Published: February 2021

Este artigo foca na centralidade da noção de competências nos documentos normativos para a formação de professores. A aprovação da Resolução CNE/CP n. 2/2019 em substituição à Resolução CNE/CP n. 2/2015 torna relevante a investigação de como vêm sendo interpeladas as subjetividades em torno da noção de competência, normalizando o caráter cada vez mais prescrito da regulação. Objetivamos compreender de que maneira a reiteração das competências na formação de professores processa o povoamento das subjetividades. Referenciamo-nos, especialmente, em Harvey, Santos, Duarte, Ramos, Ball, Brown e Taubman. Nós nos ativemos às evocações ao neopragmatismo e à epistemologia da prática, ao longo do tempo, como sentidos que hegemonizam as competências na formação inicial de professores, explicitando como na política atual as competências produzem dois movimentos fundantes à produção de subjetividades pela razão neoliberal. Elas operam a dessacralização da educação como um valor em geral, ao mesmo tempo em que processam a sedução psíquica e a aceitação das políticas e práticas instrumentais.
EGFR Mutated Lung Adenocarcinoma with Secondary Glaucoma as Early Manifestation: A Case Report
Authors: Kusumawardani Ida Ayu Jasminarti Dwi , Singgih Venny , Candrawati Ni Wayan , Yuliawati Putu , Saputra Herman , Dwi I Gusti Ayu Sri Mahendra
Published: February 2021

Background: Orbital metastases are rare in pulmonary adenocarcinoma and can be manifested as glaucoma.Case: A 64-year-old male patient complained of swelling, redness, painful and protruded left eye. Physical and radiological examination revealed mass in the right lung, retrobulbar intraconal mass of the left oculi, and metastases in the ribs, liver, brain, and vertebrae. Result of bronchial mucosal biopsy showed adenocarcinoma. Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation examinations detected exon 19 deletions, therefore Gefitinib was given. Left orbital exenteration was performed and obtained a biopsy result of adenocarcinoma metastases.Conclusion: Orbital metastasis occurs by hematogenous pathway due to direct access of systemic circulation to left orbital blood flow. Glaucoma as a symptom of orbital metastases can appear before primary tumor symptoms, because lung cancer often does not show specific symptoms until advanced stage. Definitive treatment consists of targeted therapy and surgical management for metastases.
Maternal Educational Status as One of the Risk Factors Affecting the Incidence of Infants with Low Birth Weight in Dr. M. Soewandhie General Hospital Surabaya
Authors: Salsabiila Jihanifa Hega , Joewono Hermanto Tri , Sulistiawati Sulistiawati
Published: February 2021

Introduction: Infants with low birth weight (LBW) was one of the main indicators of the cause of high infant mortality rates (IMR). The causes of IMR and maternal mortality rate (MMR) were determined by factors in maternal condition before and during pregnancy. In 2015, LBW in Surabaya reached 2.58%, namely a number of 1,261 of 48,783 born babies weighed. This study was performed by analyzing the effect of educational status as a risk factor affecting LBW in Dr. M. Soewandhie General Hospital Surabaya. Methods: This study used case control method with a retrospective approach using patient medical records as secondary data. The sample population were mothers who gave birth to infants with birth weight of 1,500 – 4,000 g in Dr. M. Soewandhie General Hospital Surabaya. The number of samples consisted of 80 patients with case and control ratio of 1:1. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. Data collection techniques used variable data collection sheets taken from secondary data, namely medical records. Data analysis was performed by Chi-Square and Odds Ratio (OR) statistical tests. Results: Based on Chi-Square test, there was a relationship between educational status (p = 0.034) with the incidence of LBW. The results of this study indicated that the educational status of mothers that graduated from elementary school – senior high school was at risk of 9,750 times in delivering LBW. Conclusion: Educational status was the risk factor that had a correlation with LBW.
Sepsis: Antibiotic Resistances of Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacterial in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Jannah Siti Nurul , Arfijanto Muhammad Vitanata , Rusli Musofa , Widodo Agung Dwi Wahyu
Published: February 2021

Introduction: Sepsis is a systemic infection that causes multiorgan failure and death. The death rate that is caused by sepsis is increasing. This high value of death has a correlation with the resistance of antibiotics. However, increased antibiotic resistance is not balanced with new research about antibiotics. As a consequence, it causes difficulties in handling sepsis patients who need antibiotic 1-2 hours after diagnosis is enforced. Methods: This was a descriptive study with case study design to analyze medical records of the patients, evaluating the pattern of bacterial resistance to antibiotic in 221 patients with sepsis with 240 blood isolates to identify. Results: From 221 patients identified as sepsis, there were 97 male patients (43.9%) and 124 female patients (56.1%), mostly between 18-59 years old (63.8%), with the highest level in female (54.8 %) and elderly (66.3%). The bacteria that caused the most sepsis were gram-positive. The most species in gram-positive are Staphylococcus haemolyticus (16.3%) and Staphylococcus aureus (12.5%), and the most species in gram-negative is Escheriichia coli (13.3%). The most sensitive antibiotics in gram-positive bacteria were Piperacillin-Tazobactam (100%), Daptomycin (99.2%), and Clindamycin (99.2%). The sensitive antibiotics in gram-negative bacteria were Amikacin (85.9%), Cefoperazone (84.6%), and Piperacillin-Tazobactam (84.1%). Conclusion: The most sensitive antibiotics in gram-positive bacteria were Piperacillin-Tazobactam, Daptomycin, and Clindamycin. The sensitive antibitics in gram-negative bacteria were Amikacin, Cefoperazone, and Piperacillin-Tazobactam.
Association between the Use of Touchscreen Device and Child Development
Authors: Mardiansyah Husada Tsalitsa , Irmawati Mira , Susanti Dwi
Published: February 2021

Introduction: Early childhood development is related to sensitive period, a spesific period when a child is more easily stimulated by certain environmental stimulation. The right stimulation is needed to achieve good development. The intense use of touchscreen device is thought to potentially be a new form of stimulation that could affect child development. The aim of this study was to determine whether there is an association between the use of touchscreen device and child development.  Methods: The design of this study was observational analytic with cross-sectional approach. The sampling technique used in this study was cluster-sampling. Data collection was finished in October 2018 by interviewing the respondents and assessing child development using development pre-screening questionnaire (KPSP).  Results: Among 91 samples of this study, the majority (78.0%) had actively operated touchscreen devices by themselves. The result of the Kruskal Wallis test gave a value of p = 0.398 (p > 0.05) with the mean rank of not at all 29.50; only watching 48,53; and operating 46.09.  Conclusion: The use of touchscreen device is not significantly associated with children development. Further research needs to be conducted to uncover the effect of touchscreen device on child development.
Examining the relationship between the level of logistics service quality, relationship quality and repurchase intention in e-retail sector of Pakistan
Authors: Khan Muhammad Saqib , Wang Haijun , Wang Qing , Khan Waseem , Javed Tahira
Published: February 2021

This study examined the relationship between the level of logistics service quality, relationship quality, and repurchase intention in the e-retail sector of Pakistan. Logistics service quality LSQ was integrated into the step-by-step purchasing process including pre-purchase, purchase, and post-purchase factors. This research is unique from existing research work as it validated a holistic model by examining the role of customer’s perception of LSQ in strengthening their RQ and subsequent purchase intentions in the e-retail logistics sector of Pakistan and draw important suggestions to enhance the competitiveness of logistics services of domestic e-retail logistic firms. A survey strategy using self-administered questionnaires was employed from customers of departmental stores, large discount stores, shopping malls & retail outlets. A total of n=241 based on a cluster of conventional retail consumers across Pakistan was drawn. The study results provide a quality framework for the management of logistics service providers working in Pakistan's e-retail industry to evaluate the strengths and limitations of their service provision and then identify areas where improvements might be needed.
Percepción del contexto como factor determinante en el proceso de aprendizaje de la traducción
Authors: Morales Angela Patricia , Contreras Torregrosa Marcela
Published: February 2021

Las percepciones de los estudiantes sobre el contexto de aprendizaje determinan la forma en que ellos aprenden (Ramsden y Entwistle, 1981) y desarrollan sus competencias profesionales, concepto fundamental como eje conductor de los estudios superiores. Una de las competencias traductoras, la subcompetencia extralingüística (PACTE, 2001) se refiere al conocimiento de campos temáticos, esenciales en todas las áreas de traducción especializada. Para propiciar el desarrollo de esta competencia,  se diseñó un proyecto en la carrera de Licenciatura en Lingüística Aplicada a la Traducción de la Universidad de Santiago de Chile que consistió en la traducción colaborativa al español de textos en inglés facilitados por especialistas de esa institución, quienes asesoraron a los estudiantes durante el proceso. Al finalizar el proyecto, se analizaron las percepciones de los estudiantes sobre este contexto de aprendizaje dividido en tres áreas: calidad de los cursos y de la docencia, evaluación y ámbitos del conocimiento. El proyecto se implementó en la asignatura de Traducción Especializada en Ciencias Sociales y los estudiantes lo valoraron favorablemente en un cuestionario final y en una bitácora de reflexión. Lo destacaron como una práctica colaborativa motivadora que les permitió tomar conciencia de la complejidad del proceso traductor y descubrir sus fortalezas y debilidades.
Martínez Ojeda, Beatriz (ed.) Cuadernos de Traducción. Córdoba: UCOPress, 2020, 208 pp. ISBN 978-84-9927-549-9
Authors: Peña Molina María del Pilar
Published: February 2021

Reseña de Cuadernos de Traducción, volumen editado por Beatriz Martínez Ojeda y publicado por la editorial UCOPress, una recopilación de material docente destinado a estudiantes de Traducción e Interpretación, así como a profesionales de la misma
Comparison of Generic and Proprietary Aquatic Herbicides for Control of Invasive Vegetation : Part 2. Emergent Plants
Authors: Mudge Christopher R. , Getsinger Kurt D.
Published: February 2021

Aquatic herbicides are one of the most effective and widespread ways to manage nuisance vegetation in the US After the active ingredient is selected, often there are numerous proprietary and generic branded products to select from. To date, limited efforts have been made to compare the efficacy of brand name and generic herbicides head to head; therefore, at tot al of 20 mesocosm trials were conducted to evaluate various 2,4 -D, glyphosate, imazapyr, and triclopyr products against alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides (Mart.) Griseb.), southern cattail (hereafter referred to as cattail, Typha domingensis Pers.), and creeping water primrose (hereafter referred as primrose, Ludwigia peploides (Kunth) P.H. Raven). All active ingredients were applied to foliage at broadcast rates commonly used in applications to public waters. Proprietary and generic 2,4 -D, glyphosate, imazapyr, and triclopyr were efficacious and provided 39 to 99% control of alligatorweed, cattail and primrose in 19 of the 20 trials. There were no significant differences i n product performance except glyphosate vs. alligatorweed (trial 1, Rodeo vs. Roundup Custom) and glyphosate vs. cattail (trial 1, Rodeo vs. Glyphosate 5.4). These results demonstrate under small -scale conditions, the majority of the generic and proprietary herbicides provided similar control of emergent vegetation, regardless of active ingredient
Optimization of Fracturing Parameters by Modified Variable-Length Particle-Swarm Optimization in Shale-Gas Reservoir
Authors: Yao Jun , Li Zhihao , Liu Lijun , Fan Weipeng , Zhang Mingshan , Zhang Kai
Published: February 2021

Horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing are recognized as the most efficient techniques to enhance recovery in shale-gas reservoirs. Because of the exploitation difficulties and complex flow mechanism in shale gas, it is imperative to focus on the optimization of fracturing parameters. However, most of the current heuristic algorithms follow the principle that the variable dimension is constant during iteration, which leads to poor performance when dealing with dimension-varying problems. The optimization of fracturing parameters can be regarded as a typical dimension-varying problem when considering the difference among fracture properties such as half-length and conductivity. Thus an improved algorithm named modified variable-length particle-swarm optimization (PSO) (VPSO) (MVPSO) was proposed to automatically select the optimal fracturing parameters: the number of fractures as well as the corresponding fracture properties. Then, MVPSO was verified and compared with VPSO by several benchmarks. In addition, a gas/water two-phase model considering gas-adsorption and Knudsen-diffusion effects was used to describe the shale-gas flow in matrix and fracture domains. An embedded discrete-fracture model (EDFM) was applied to model the hydraulic-fracture geometries and fractal methods were adopted to generate the fracture networks. The results indicated that MVPSO showed better performance in both convergence speed and accuracy than that of VPSO, which also provided a new perspective for the optimization of fracturing parameters. Besides, the multispindle-shaped fracture-distribution pattern reached a higher net-present-value (NPV) contrast to that of homogeneous fracture distribution. The decrease of gas price leads to smaller and more nonuniform half-length distribution.
Watchful Waiting as a Strategy to Reduce Low-Value Spinal Imaging: Study Protocol for a Randomized Trial
Authors: Fenton Joshua , Jerant Anthony , Franks Peter , Gosdin Melissa , Fridman Ilona , Cipri Camille , Weinberg Gary , Hudnut Andrew , Tancredi Daniel J
Published: February 2021

Background: Patients with acute low back pain frequently request diagnostic imaging, and clinicians feel pressure to acquiesce to such requests to sustain patient trust and satisfaction. Spinal imaging in patients with acute low back pain poses risks from diagnostic evaluation of false-positive findings, patient labeling and anxiety, and unnecessary treatment (including spinal surgery). Watchful waiting advice has been an effective strategy to reduce some low-value treatments, and some evidence suggests a watchful waiting approach would be acceptable to many patients requesting diagnostic tests. Methods: We will use key informant interviews of clinicians and focus groups with primary care patients to refine a theory-informed standardized patient-based intervention designed to teach clinicians how to advise watchful waiting when patients request low-value spinal imaging for low back pain. We will test the effectiveness of the intervention in a cluster randomized clinical trial. We will recruit 8-10 primary care and urgent care clinics (~55 clinicians) in Sacramento, CA; clinicians will be randomized 1:1 to intervention and control groups. Over a 3 to 6 month period, clinicians in the intervention group will receive 3 visits with standardized patient instructors (SPIs) portraying patients with acute back pain; SPIs will instruct clinicians in a three-step model emphasizing establishing trust, empathic communication, and negotiation of a watchful waiting approach. Control physicians will receive no intervention. The primary outcome is the post-intervention rate of spinal imaging among actual patients with acute back pain seen by the clinicians adjusted for rate of imaging during a baseline period. Secondary outcomes are: use of targeted communication techniques during a follow-up visit with an SP; clinician self-reported use of watchful waiting with actual low back pain patients; post-intervention rates of diagnostic imaging for other musculoskeletal pain syndromes (to test for generalization of intervention effects beyond back pain); and patient trust and satisfaction with physicians. Discussion: This trial will determine whether standardized patient instructors can help clinicians develop skill in negotiating a watchful waiting approach with patients with acute low back pain, thereby reducing rates of low-value spinal imaging. The trial will also examine the possibility that intervention effects generalize to other diagnostic tests. Trial registration: NCT 04255199, ClinicalTrials.gov (January 20, 2020)
COVID-19 Protective Behaviors among Iran’s Health System Workers: Psychological Theoretic Design Analysis
Authors: Ghobadi Kamel , Rakhshanderou Sakineh , Hossaini Fatemeh , Ghaffari Mohtasham
Published: February 2021

Background & Aim: Health system staff is as first front line to combat corona disease, and probability of risk of infection to COVID-19 are more in them. This study aimed to investigate protective behaviors related to COVID-19 in Iranian health system staff using a psychological theoretical framework - EPPM (Extended Parallel Process Model) case.Methods: The current study was in cross-sectional design and performed online from May 4 to July 22, 2020 on 418 individuals selected from Iranian health system staff including (physician, nurse & laboratory technician, health worker, administrative staff, radiologist). Data was gathered using valid and reliable electronic questionnaire designed based on EPPM which assesses relations of constructs (perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived self-efficacy, and perceived response-efficacy) with the intention and performing protective behaviors) and published through Porsline site. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, t–test, analysis of variance, and regression in SPSS software version 16.Results: Most individuals (40.4%) were in age group of 30-40, which (72%) were married and majority of them was woman (70.6%). Pearson correlation test showed significant association among performing protective behaviors and constructs of perceived self-efficacy (r=0.373, P=0.000), perceived response-efficacy (r=0.120, P=0.014), and intention (r=0.462, P=0.000). Multiple regression analysis recognizes perceived self-efficacy (P=0.000; Beta=0.398), and behavioral intention (P=0.000; Beta=0.283) as predictors of performing protective behaviors. Results of descriptive statistical analysis in order to determine critical point based on EPPM showed that 35.4% of health system staff with critical point lesser than 1, were in fear control process and 34.4% of individuals with critical point more than 1 are involved in danger control process.Conclusion: Only, one third of health system staff is involved in process of controlling risk of COVID19. Motivation of protection in health system staff is established in case of perception self-efficacy as well as perception efficacy on COVID-19 preventive behaviors. Therefore, programming to perform interventions based on EPPM by emphasis on strategies of promoting perceived self-efficacy and perceived response-efficacy in order to improve performing protective behaviors in this highly vulnerable subgroup is seriously recommended.