bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
À la confluence du théâtre et de la performance : un entre-deux à réexplorer en temps de crise
Authors: Roques Sylvie
Published: January 2022

The research workshop on new performative forms led by Patrice Pavis in November 2019 and organized by the Institute of Theatrical and Multimedia Research of the University of Arts in Târgu-Mureș gave rise to a number of theoretical questionings. The objective was to offer the participants/actors an opportunity for systematized reflections taking as object this type of artistic forms and practices. The sponsorship of this eminent researcher in the performing arts, a specialist in the question of staging and its analysis, brought rigor and methodology to the whole thanks to the use of his reading grids and other conceptual tools. If certain epistemological ruptures and proposed illuminations could be seized on the moment in all clarity, it is afterwards that influences on my own field of research appeared and unquestionably an enrichment in the apprehension of the complexity of the phenomenon could emerge.
La conférence-performance : une stratégie artistique pour un savoir décolonial ?
Authors: Rodrigues-Boito Sofia
Published: January 2022

The article aims to investigate the actual trend of performance lecture, analyzing it through the perspective of the “performative turn”, defined by Erika Fischer-Lichte as the end of the classic artistic binarisms. Our hypothesis is that this kind of work resists to the modern, colonialist and patriarchal categories, becoming a new strategy for artists interested in the decolonial debate.
O fio condutor em "Transvaloração e redenção na filosofia de Nietzsche"
Authors: Ribas Filho Marcelo Douglas Nascimento
Published: January 2022

Resenha do livro:

MEIRELES, Ildenilson. Transvaloração e redenção na filosofia de Nietzsche: o niilismo tornado história. 1. ed. Jundiaí: Paco, 2020. 284 p.
ضوابط الاعانۃ المحرمۃ فی المذھب الحنفی واثرھا فی الحیاۃ المعاصرۃ
Authors: Muhammad Zakaira Muhammad Aslam
Published: January 2022

ضوابط الاعانۃ المحرمۃ فی المذھب الحنفی واثرھا فی الحیاۃ المعاصرۃ
ASSESSMENT OF SURPLUS CROP RESIDUE BIOMASS ENERGY SECTOR: INDIA
Authors: Sonkar Gopal
Published: January 2022

This paper deals with three issues related to surplus residues biomass energy: 1. the concept of surplus crop residues biomass energy, 2. institutional setup for residues biomass energy policy and planning, and 3. Its achievement at the national level. The choice of surplus crop residues biomass energy is dependent on the institutional framework that shaped its existence in the renewable energy sector. The current study is shaped by various alternative learning-based approaches used by academics and practitioners in the field of renewable energy. The approaches show similarities with Clean Development Management (CDM) goals and reflect the alternative and sustainable development context within which they were framed toward ecological-based energy capacity building. The institutional framework can encourage surplus crop residual biomass energy, and it is one of the few alternative energy resources in which individuals appear eager to invest. However, the surplus crop residues biomass energy initiative is slowly spreading across the country, wait and watch if the surplus crop residues biomass energy approach can prove its merits.
RANDOMISED CONTROLLED CLINICAL STUDY OF KUSHTADI YONI VARTI ON CERVICAL EROSION
Authors: Umesh Sindhu , G. C Jayasudha , M Ramesh
Published: January 2022

Cervical Erosion may present with symptoms like vaginal discharge or serious problems of female infertility and thus gains importance in the gynaecological practice1. This entity is correlated with GarbhashayaMukhaGata Vrana (GGV), of Vatakaphaja variety. In the present study, Kushtadi YoniVarti (KYV) 2 is proposed as a local treatment for Cervical Erosion. The present study has two groups: Group A:30 patients, were treated with Kush- tadi Yoni Varti, followed by Sukhoshna Jala Prakshalana for 7 consecutive days. Group B:30 patients were ad- vised with Pathya and apathy for 7 days. The Follow up for both groups were on 14th Day and 21st Day. The re- sults were analysed statistically with paired and unpaired t-test. On comparing the two groups, it was found that the efficacy of treatment in Group A was better than the efficacy of treatment in Group B with reference to amount and odour of discharge, appearance and degree of erosion.
Keywords: Cervical Erosion, Kushtadi Yoni Varti, GarbhashayaMukhaVrana, PAP Smear.
PHARMACEUTICAL STANDARDIZATION OF PRADARANTAKA YOGA
Authors: Harsitha Alukuru , Babu G. Ramesh , Narayana Badari , Ch. Sridurga
Published: January 2022

Rasa Shastra is the pharmaceutical branch of Ayurveda. As with any other medical system, the success of Ayur- vedic treatment also depends upon the quality of medicine prescribed to the patient. An integral part of Rasa Shastra lies in the successful pharmaceutical process. Rasaoushadis are the potent Ayurvedic preparations mainly containing metals and minerals. These Oushadis possess a wide range of therapeutic efficacy and are considered superior because of their qualities like small dose, quick action, palatability and longer shelf life. Pradarantaka Yoga is an important Rasa Oushadi described in Rasa Tantra Sara Va Siddha Prayoga Sangraha (part_2)- Streeroga Prakaranam indicated in Rakta Pradara. Pradarantaka Yoga contains Gairika and Amalaki Swarasa. The pharmaceutical procedures adopted in this study are Shodhana, Bhavana, Swarasa Nirmana and preparation of Vati of Pradarantaka Yoga. The specific pharmaceutical blend of these contents can result in a more effective formulation. Till now, no research work has been carried out to standardize this formulation. Therefore, the present study has been planned to standardize the method of preparation of Pradarantaka Yoga according to the method explained in the classical literature.
Keywords: Pradarantaka Yoga, Shodhana, Swarasa Nirmana, Standardization.
MYSTERIES OF HERB PARNABEEJA – KALANCHOE PINNATAPERSAN ADD ON TO AYURVEDA
Authors: Bani Shashikala B , Suma V Mallya
Published: January 2022

Plants have always been the focus of mankind. They are the source of food, shelter and even medicine. The Ayur- veda claims the medicinal values of the plant along with animals and mineral sources. The quest for the addition of the plants as new medicine never ends. Kalanchoe pinnata Pers previously known as Bryophullum pinnatam of Crassulaceae family is the addition to Ayurveda named as Parnabeeja recognizing the medicinal efficacy. The vision of researchers attracted towards this ornamental plant recently, to explore the mysterious therapeutic effi- cacies and provide the evidence.
Keywords: Parnabeeja, Kalanchoe pinnata Pers Medicinal efficacy
NEW PERSPECTIVE OF AJA KSHEERA W.S.R TO VRUSHYA ACTIVITY - A REVIEW
Authors: M. K Manju Prasad , Sri. S Mamatha , Chary. M Nagendra
Published: January 2022

Shukra dhatu is meant for procreation, its Kshaya (diminution) causes Male Infertility. Shukra dhatu is formed by the transformation of Aahara rasa (food) with the help of Agni (digestive fire). Aahara is one of three important sub pillars which supports life. Ksheera is Satmya (wholesome), and it is Dhatu Vardhaka (nourishes the body tissues), Rasayana (rejuvenation), Vajikarana / Vrushya (aphrodisiac), generally indicated in Shukra Doshas (sem- inal disorders). Aja Ksheera (Goat milk) attributes Laghu (light), Balya guna (Strength promotor) along with Deep- ana (kindles the digestive fire), Grahi Karma (absorptive) praised for its Sarva-Vyadi Hara (cures all ailments) and Shukrala karma (spermatogenic measure). It is easily digestible when compared to Goksheera (cow milk) and it is a good source of essential fatty acids such as linoleic, vitamin A, and trace elements like Zinc, Mg which are essen- tial factors for the production of sperm and male hormone. Formulations of Aja Ksheeera namely Chagaladya ghrutha, Tilagokshuradi yoga possess Vrushya property and are indicated in Nastashukra (diminution of semen), Shukra Nisarana, Shanda (impotency) conditions. The Guna Karma of Aja Ksheera along with its rich nutritive value supports the spermatogenesis thus it can be considered in the treatment of Shukrakshaya as Aahara as well Aushadha.
Keywords: Aja Ksheera, Goat Milk, Vrushya, Spermatogenic, Aphrodisiac
CASE REPORT ON MANAGEMENT OF AMAVATA W.S.R RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Authors: Bramhanwade Bhagyashree P. , Dachewar Archana S.
Published: January 2022

Amavata is a second common joint disorder. Amavata is a disease of Rasavaha Strotas. It is mainly produced due to Ama and vitiation of Vata Dosha. According to the clinical features, Amavata is compared with Rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, progressive autoimmune arthropathy. This disease affects the mainly young population. Hence it is a most burning problem in society. Ayurveda has taken the foremost place in the management of many diseases one of them is Amavata. Here an effort was made to treat the male of age 47 years, using multiple ayurvedic treatments. A diagnosed patient is treated with Sin Hand Guggul, Mahasudarshan With, Eranda Tail, Valuka Pottali Sweda, Sanshmani Vati. The end of the 60th day of treatment resulted in the improve- ment of overall symptoms.
Keywords: Amavata, Ama, Sinhanaad Guggul, Valuka Pottali sweda, case report
Desgarrandonos de Nuestra Lengua: Ripping Us from our Language
Authors: Ramos Lillian , Ramirez Julia
Published: January 2022

Using a testimonio methodology, this study provides insight on how language ideologies, family, and education in the Texas Borderlands impacted two Latina teachers’ view and understanding of their identity. Through our personal experiences as PK-16 students, classroom teachers, and doctoral students, we were able to understand the colonization of our language and the subsequent endangerment of our bilingualism, which upon reflecting, had an impact on how we see ourselves as individuals, bilinguals, teachers, and Latinas. Our experiences with our bilingualism affected the way in which we perceive ourselves and our community. The reflection and analysis of our experiences allowed us to adjust our mindset towards a culturally sustaining lens, to improve our instructional practices, and to accept ourselves for who we are and where we were raised. Findings reveal how others’ ideologies about language and education can have a lasting consequence on us as well as how we go about changing our mindset to one of acceptance and pride.
Fusing Approaches in Educational Research: Data Collection and Data Analysis in Phenomenological Research
Authors: Aguas Pedro
Published: January 2022

One of the aims of human sciences seeks to understand the essences and meanings of human experiences by focusing on philosophical, epistemological, methodological, and linguistic principles through transcendental phenomenology and hermeneutics, two philosophies and research methodologies central to qualitative research. Therefore, fusing approaches provides a space where both epistemology and methodology within both traditions can merge to yield meaning and understanding, and at the same time, offer a new approach to dealing with data collection and data analysis without neglecting or distorting original leading concepts. Fusing approaches comes into being as the merging of overlapping and deferring epistemological, methodological, and rhetorical assumptions that a researcher brings into play and actually puts into practice sustaining a purposeful and explicit sense of neutrality to assure methodological trustworthiness. Moved by my sensitivity to lived experience, in this paper, I explicate in a step-by-step fashion the combination of Moustakas’ modification of Stevick-Colaizzi-Keen method of phenomenological analysis and Van Manen’s (1990) hermeneutic approach to phenomenology in data collection and analysis. In fusing approaches, I encourage researchers to generate knowledge and show understanding emanated from both transcendental phenomenology and hermeneutics sustaining a deep sense of neutrality, co-creation, thoughtfulness, and rigor.
GAPS IN THE ASPECTUAL PARADIGMS OF EXPERIENCER VERBS IN SERBIAN
Authors:   University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy, Kovačević Predrag
Published: January 2022

The goal of this paper is to account for the gaps in the aspectual paradigms of experiencer verbs (verbs of emotion) in Serbian, i.e. to explain why certain verbs lack certain aspectual versions (imperfective, perfective or secondary imperfective). The proposed analysis ties the availability of aspectual forms to the thematic roles of participants in the situation denoted by the verb. Relying on Ramchand’s (2008) decompositional view of VP, it is assumed that there are two possible perfectivization options both of which depend on the presence of particular layers in VP structure and consequently particular thematic roles associated with those layers. The first perfectivization option is dependent upon the presence of the initiator argument (and InitP) while the second option is conditioned by the presence of the proper (affected) theme (or ResP). The lack of these two participants results in the systematic lack of perfective (the perfective gap). Secondary imperfective gaps are accounted for by the lack of true endpoint (the entailed endpoint of the resulting state, not just the situation denoted by the verb) while imperfective gaps are explained on a case-by-case basis appealing to the lack of lexicalization of certain verbal meanings or the fact that the verbal form is derived from a non-verbal stem.
FUNKCIJA SELEKCIJE, KARAKTERIZACIJE I KONSTELACIJE LIKOVA U ROMANU VOLFGANGA HERNDORFA „ČIK“
Authors:   University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy, Pajić Ivana
Published: January 2022

The subject of the present work is Wolfgang Herrndorf’s award-winning youth novel Tsch- ick (i.e. “German Youth Literature Prize” (2011) and “Clemens Brentano Prize” (2012)). The novel, released in 2010, has sold more than two million copies to date and has been translated into more than 25 languages. In the novel, the story is told by Maik Klingenberg, a fourteen- year-old teenager who is left devastated by the surrounding circumstances and his outsider position before the summer holidays, but through his friendship with Tschick (during the summer holidays) experiences a solution and development process that changes his view of the world and his positioning to his environment and to himself in a positive way. The main focus of the work lies on the (explicit and implicit) character selection, characterization and constellation in the text. The methodological approach to textual analysis is based on insights from narratology, sociology and psychoanalysis. After a theoretical-introductory part, the text-analytical part begins with the selection of the staff of the fictitious world depicted in the novel and shows that the author’s novel gives a pluralistic-heterogeneous-inter- or transcul- tural social image of the German capital Berlin and its (wider) environment. In the following chapter of the work, the introductory characterization of the main character and the related figure constellations will be discussed in more detail. It is shown that Herrndorf uses these constellations to address the complex interrelation between the individual and various col- lective identities, such as those into which the subject is born (Maik’s parents), and those to whom the subject belongs based on the present circumstances of life (Maik’s teacher and the other students of the school). The focus of analysis of the following part lies on those figure constellations that have arisen as a result of Maik’s escape from the structures crushing him (Maik’s voluntary social interactions and friendly ties) and by which the author refers to the dynamic constitution of personal identity, of which the developmental process defies static defining and reveals the possibility of self-change and self-development. Based on the pre- viously given text analysis, the last part of the thesis gives a conclusion corresponding to the analysis results.
Fatores epidemiológicos e clínicos associados ao agravamento por síndrome respiratória aguda grave no contexto da pandemia de COVID-19
Authors:   , Custódio Ana Cristina Dias
Published: January 2022

Introdução: O surgimento do novo coronavírus denominado SARS-CoV-2 que culminou na pandemia COVID-19 aprimorou a vigilância da Síndrome Respiratória Aguda Grave diante do crescente aumento do número de internações e óbitos. Objetivo: Analisar os fatores associados ao óbito de pacientes hospitalizados com Síndrome Respiratória Aguda Grave nos períodos pré-pandêmico e pandêmico. Métodos: Estudos retrospectivos documental de vigilância epidemiológica e ecológico de pacientes hospitalizados por Síndrome Respiratória Aguda Grave utilizando, respectivamente, banco de dados secundários microrregional e nacional do Sistema de Informação da Vigilância Epidemiológica da Gripe. A análise descritiva e inferencial dos dados foi realizada utilizando-se o software IBM SPSS Statistics 23, considerando um nível de erro do tipo I de 5%. Fatores associados ao óbito foram analisados através de Regressão Logística Binária e Regressão de Cox. Resultados: O estudo resultou em dois artigos científicos em que foi possível identificar que os indivíduos mais susceptíveis ao agravamento e com maiores chances de óbito foram idosos, do sexo masculino, com presença de fator de risco/ comorbidades, que tiveram necessidade de internação em leitos de terapia intensiva e utilizaram suporte ventilatório durante o período de hospitalização. Além disso, desenvolveu-se um produto técnico no formato de uma oficina de capacitação profissional para notificadores municipais e hospitalares do Sistema de Informação da Vigilância Epidemiológica da Gripe. Conclusão: A pandemia vivenciada afetou o curso epidemiológico dos casos hospitalizados de Síndrome Respiratória Aguda Grave, contribuindo para maior morbidade e mortalidade.
CHALLANGES FACING THE EMERGING ECONOMY DURING COVID-19 THE CASE OF JORDAN
Authors: Al-Lozi Basem , Hamed Sheren
Published: January 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the challenges of the Jordanian economy during COVID-19. The Jordanian economy may have to face different scenarios in his macro-environment. Specifically, the study focused on the impact COVID-19 on the Jordanian economy.

Methodology: An exploratory research method was used to build three scenarios. The sample randomly selected from Jordanians in the capital of Jordan Amman. The study divided the sample to three groups and asking them three questions related to the expectations of the impact of COVID-19 on the Jordanian economy for the coming years.

Results: The study findings revealed that the majority of respondents (55.2%) are optimistic that the COVID-19 will finish and Jordan economy will be booming.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Recommendations were provided for Jordanian policy makers to deal scenarios. For example Jordan government and policy makers has to be pragmatic, and work toward lowering level of expectations among Jordanian economy to avoid the negative impact of COVID-19 on the economy. Cooperation between the public sector and private sector in implementing the instructions of the World Health Organization and the Ministry of Health to decrease the number of cases to open more sectors which will have a positive impact on the Jordanian economy.
Destabilizing effects of L2 explicit pronunciation instruction on L1 speech:
Authors: Kupske Felipe Flores
Published: January 2022

Anchored in a Complex Dynamic perspective on language development, this study explores the effects of L2 explicit pronunciation instruction on L2 English and L1 Brazilian Portuguese VOT production. To this end, 16 Brazilian intermediate users of L2 English were investigated. Volunteers were divided into control and experimental groups. The latter received explicit pronunciation instruction on the production of the English voiceless stops. The study included three data collections, a pre-test, an immediate post-test and a delayed post-test. An acoustic analysis of VOT duration is reported. The results revealed that the control group did not produce the expected VOT pattern for L2 English at any time of the study. No alterations in the L1 were reported. On the other hand, after the instruction, the experimental group produced higher L2 English VOT values. First language attrition was reported since the L1 BP VOT durations also increased after instruction. In addition to highlighting the effects of explicit instruction on L2 development and L1 attrition, this study confirms that language development is constant, and that even L1 adult grammars are not rigid, with potential to change due to the perception and processing of novel nonnative phonetic-phonological categories.
A Laboratory Manual for the Preparation of Chemical Reagents, Solutions and Special Indicators
Authors: Mebrat Yiglet
Published: January 2022

A Laboratory Manual for the Preparation of Chemical Reagents, Solutions and Special Indicators. ETHIOPIAN BIODIVERSITY INSTITUTE, Microbial Biodiversity Directorate. This manual includes detailed view of the following: Laboratory Safety Precautions, Chemical Reagent Preparation, Buffer and Chemical Solution Preparation, Staining Solution Preparation, Indicators and Dye Solution Preparation, Preparation of Special Reagents, Known and Suspected List of Carcinogens and References.
Results of aortopulmonary collateral arteries coil embolization in pre-fontan patients
Authors: Long Tran Dac , Ha Nguyen Cong , Kien Nguyen Trung , Ha Dao Thi Thu
Published: January 2022

Background: Aortopulmonary collateral arteries (APCAs) are common pulmonary blood supply in the group of congenital heart disease with functionally single ventricle. APCAs causes loss of aortic outflow, increase in pulmonary arterial hydrostatic pressure, reducing blood flow from the SVC and IVC to the pulmonary artery (in patients after Glenn and Fontan operations). Therefore, the closure of APCAs is vital in the management of single ventricle patients before and during Fontan operation. The technique of percutaneous APCAs occlusion with coils is a new, effective and better method of control of APCAs, excluding the need for surgical ligation of the APCAs..

Objectives: To evaluate results of aortopulmonary collateral arteries coil embolization  in pre-fontan patients

Methods: This is the descriptive clinical and retrospective study

Result: 29 patients with average age of 7.9 underwent cardiac catheterization with APCAs coil embolization successfully before the Fontan  surgery. Complication rate was very low. This method effectively reduced mean pulmonary artery pressure with statistical significance. The results of Fontan surgery of this group were better than that in other studies in the rate of diaphragmatic paralysis and chylous effusion

Conclusions: The technique of percutaneous APCAs occlusion with coils before Fontan surgery is safe, effective in reducing mean pulmonary artery pressure and improving results of Fontan surgery.
Role and Trend of Agricultural Finance Institutions in the Inclusive Growth of Farmers in Rural India
Authors: Kambali Ujwala , Niyaz
Published: January 2022

Purpose: The study is to evaluate the development of agricultural credit in India, exploration of the agricultural development and also to examine the various policies implemented by the Government of India. The paper emphasizes on the development in agriculture finances, new methods, techniques and technologies with a focus on how they lead to improved agricultural growth and greater financial inclusion.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The study is grounded on secondary data compiled from different journals, web sites and related information from newspapers, annual reports of NABARD and RBI.
Findings: The study has discovered that, informal credit has decreased as a percentage of total debt, while institutional credit to agriculture has exaggerated over time as a result of institutional agencies volunteering into rural areas, nationalization of foremost commercial banks and the establishment of regional rural banks through Reserve Bank of India initiatives.
Originality/Value: This study is unusual in that it attempts to trace the agricultural financial institution in India, as well as the numerous agricultural policies that have been enacted as a result of agricultural finance.
Paper Type: Case Study
Similitude Based Segment Graph Construction and Segment Ranking for Automatic Summarization of Text Document
Authors: Arumugam Saravanan , Subramani Sathya Bama
Published: January 2022

With the increase in the amount of data and documents on the web, text summarization has become one of the significant fields which cannot be avoided in today’s digital era. Automatic text summarization provides a quick summary to the user based on the information presented in the text documents. This paper presents the automated single document summarization by constructing similitude graphs from the extracted text segments. On extracting the text segments, the feature values are computed for all the segments by comparing them with the title and the entire document and by computing segment significance using the information gain ratio. Based on the computed features, the similarity between the segments is evaluated to construct the graph in which the vertices are the segments and the edges specify the similarity between them. The segments are ranked for including them in the extractive summary by computing the graph score and the sentence segment score. The experimental analysis has been performed using ROUGE metrics and the results are analyzed for the proposed model. The proposed model has been compared with the various existing models using 4 different datasets in which the proposed model acquired top 2 positions with the average rank computed on various metrics such as precision, recall, F-score.

HIGHLIGHTS

Paper presents the automated single document summarization by constructing similitude graphs from the extracted text segments

It utilizes information gain ratio, graph construction, graph score and the sentence segment score computation

Results analysis has been performed using ROUGE metrics with 4 popular datasets in the document summarization domain

The model acquired top 2 positions with the average rank computed on various metrics such as precision, recall, F-score

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Dynamics of Performing Aesthetics in Architecture: A Critical Study
Authors: Ghom Pashmeena Vikramjit , George Abraham
Published: January 2022

In architecture, Venustas (aesthetics) is always considered an important attribute along with Firmitas (firmness) and Utilitas (usefulness). Pursuing aesthetics/ beauty is one of the architect’s primary roles. However, it is critical to comprehend ‘What is aesthetics?’ and its implications for the built-unbuilt environment and human beings. In a world where everything is changing, are the definitions, concepts, and parameters of aesthetics consistent? Is it subject to change over time? If so, should architectural students and professionals be aware of it and trained in it? This study aims to critically assess and analyse the dynamic aspects of aesthetics from 3300 BCE to present and establish the ‘best fit’ definition of aesthetics in architecture. The methodology used for the study is a mixed-method approach, a comprehensive analysis of relevant literature to investigate the origin of aesthetics and aesthetics in philosophy, environmental psychology and architecture. The aspects, criteria and sub-criteria identified from the analysis. The consensus is taken from expert interviews and a questionnaire survey (n=72). Findings reveal that aesthetics in architecture is dynamic/ ever-changing. It has nine contributing aspects that make aesthetics a performing aesthetics that emphasises the enhanced worth and value for money invested. These nine aspects are spatial organisation, functional efficiency, social, psychological, environmental, maintenance, sustainability, technology, and economics.
Acesso aberto e financiamento da pesquisa no Brasil: características e tendências da produção científica
Authors: Mugnaini Rogério , Igami Mery Piedad Zamudio , Krzyzanowski Rosaly Favero
Published: January 2022

Objetivo: este estudo se propõe a analisar a distribuição da produção científica brasileira, considerando seu crescimento e possível relação entre as variáveis indexação, financiamento da pesquisa e modalidades de acesso aberto. Mensura a adesão ao acesso aberto, considerando as bases de indexação, a presença ou ausência de financiamento, e as modalidades e áreas de financiamento de pesquisa pela Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (Fapesp).
Método: o estudo tem caráter exploratório, pautando-se em abordagem cientométrica para análise das variáveis de interesse. Considera a totalidade de artigos originais e de revisão publicados por autores filiados a instituições brasileiras no período de 2009 a 2016. Informações sobre as modalidades de financiamento de artigos resultantes de pesquisa financiada pela Fapesp foram obtidos de sua Biblioteca Virtual (BV Fapesp).
Resultado: observou um aumento significativo de artigos em acesso restrito na Web of Science (WoS), além de aumento percentual de artigos sem menção a financiamento. Dentre as modalidades de acesso aberto a via Bronze se destaca no início do período, dando lugar à Dourada; e a SciELO representa quase 50% em acesso aberto, quando não há menção a financiamento, e 20% quando se declara o financiamento. As modalidades de fomento Fapesp revelam relação entre: níveis de bolsa e modalidades de acesso aberto, com maior nível e publicação na WoS, e menor nível na SciELO; auxílios Regular e Biota têm na SciELO maior percentual, enquanto Temáticos, CEPIDs e Jovem Pesquisador na WoS. Finalmente, observou-se que praticamente todas as áreas aumentam o percentual de artigos em acesso restrito no final do período, com destaque para as Humanas.
Conclusões: a produção científica brasileira sinaliza que a tendência em direção ao acesso aberto é invertida entre os subperíodos analisados. As iniciativas da Fapesp são percebidas, tendo-se observado tendência favorável à via Dourada, em periódicos Web of Science, enquanto o SciELO reforça tal tendência, tanto na pesquisa financiada pela Fapesp, quanto na produção financiada por outras agências, assim como nas publicações sem menção a financiamento. Diante de tais circunstâncias, os pesquisadores de instituições paulistas credenciados em programas de pós-graduação veem-se obrigados a encontrar um ponto de intersecção, que priorize o fator de impacto, porém muitas vezes tendo que abrir mão do acesso aberto.
Por uma política de valorização das Revistas acadêmicas na área de História
Authors: Castellucci Aldrin
Published: January 2022

A ideia deste editorial coletivo surgiu, foi discutida e elaborada no Fórum de Editores de periódicos da ANPUH-Brasil, entre os meses de setembro e novembro de 2021. Buscou-se na iniciativa elementos consensuais no campo da História, aqui representado pelos editores de vários dos periódicos da área, em defesa dos artigos publicados, dos trabalhos realizados pelas revistas e por suas equipes editoriais. Destacar o valor dos nossos periódicos e artigos não é menosprezar ou reduzir o papel do livro autoral junto à área, mas é reconhecer que a manutenção e existência dos periódicos, enquanto trabalho de médio e longo prazo, requerem atenção e trabalhos específicos, nem sempre reconhecidos pelas instâncias e instituições que os abrigam. De tal modo, esta iniciativa visa lançar luz e fomentar o debate sobre o papel dos periódicos e seu lugar na circulação de conhecimento, o papel das equipes editoriais (editores, pareceristas, entre outros), necessidade de financiamento público (na garantia do acesso aberto diamante) e importância dos apoios institucionais.
A Dance of Shadows and Fires: Conceptual and Practical Challenges of Intergenerational Healing after Mass Atrocity
Authors: Hamber Brandon , Palmary Ingrid
Published: January 2022

The legacy of mass atrocity—including colonialism, slavery or specific manifestations such as apartheid—continue long after their demise. Applying a temporal intergenerational lens adds complications. We argue that mass atrocity creates for subsequent generations a deep psychological rupture akin to witnessing past atrocities. This creates a moral liability in the present. Healing is a process dependent on the authenticity (evident in discourse and action) with which we address contemporary problems. A further overriding task is to open social and political space for divergent voices. Acknowledgement of mass atrocity requires more than one-off events or institutional responses (the grand apology, the truth commission). Rather, acknowledgement has to become a lived social, cultural and political reality. Without this acknowledgement, healing, either collectively or individually, is stymied. Healing after mass atrocity is as much about political action (addressing inequalities and racism) as an act of re-imaging created through constant and contested re-writing.
Association of systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) with presence of isolated coronary artery ectasia
Authors: Tosu Aydın Rodi , Biter Halil
Published: January 2022

Introduction

The systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) has been developed based on the calculation of N×P/L (N, P and L represent neutrophil count, platelet count and lymphocyte count, respectively), and it is widely used as a marker of inflammation and an indicator of cardiovascular outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease. We examined a possible association between SII and the presence of isolated coronary artery ectasia (CAE).

Material and methods

In this retrospective case-control study, a total of 4400 patients who underwent elective coronary angiography between June 2015 and July 2020 were retrospectively screened. Following the application of exclusion criteria, our study population consisted of 139 CAE patients and 141 age- and gender-matched subjects who proved to have normal coronary angiograms.

Results

The median value of SII was found to be statistically significantly higher in patients with CAE (p < 0.01). SII level ≥ 809 measured on admission had 48% sensitivity and 82% specificity in predicting isolated CAE in ROC curve analysis. In this ROC analysis, the predictive powers of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and SII in determining the presence of ectasia were compared, and the predictive power of SII was significantly stronger than N/L ratio (p = 0.003). In the multivariate analysis, hyperlipidaemia (OR = 1.978, 95% CI: 1.168–3.349, p = 0.01), smoking (OR = 1.86, 95% CI: 1.090–3.127, p = 0.023) N/L ratio (OR = 1.192, 95% CI: (1.114–1.997, p = 0.07) and SII (OR = 1.002, 95% CI: 1.001–1.003, p < 0.01) were independent predictors of the presence of isolated CAE.

Conclusions

SII is a readily available clinical laboratory value that is associated with the presence of isolated CAE. Our findings may indicate a common pathophysiological mechanism between CAE and coronary artery disease.
Assessment of the correlation between oxidative stress and expression of MMP-2, TIMP-1 and COX-2 in human aortic smooth muscle cells
Authors: Oszajca Katarzyna , Szemraj Janusz
Published: January 2022

Introduction

Smooth muscle cells (SMCs) are considered to be the main producer of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) participating primarily in extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling. Any disturbances in ECM structure may underlie the pathogenesis of many cardiovascular diseases and contribute to angiogenesis, cancer development, invasion or metastasis. The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of oxidative stress on the expression of MMP-2, its tissue inhibitor type 1 (TIMP-1) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in human aortic smooth muscle cells (HASMCs).

Material and methods

HASMCs were treated with exogenously applied H2O2 or TNF-α. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) was used as an antioxidant. Gene expression levels were measured by real-time PCR and the protein levels were determined using ELISA assay.

Results

The studies revealed no association between oxidative stress and either mRNA quantity or protein secretion of MMP-2 and TIMP-1. However, we found markedly reduced (p < 0.001) MMP-2 secretion in cells incubated with NAC. HASMCs stimulated with TNF-α demonstrated a significantly increased COX-2 mRNA level as well as enzyme activity. H2O2-induced cells showed lowered COX-2 activity in comparison to untreated cells. MMP-2 and TIMP-1 expression did not change after COX-2 inhibition with DuP-697.

Conclusions

We did not find any effect of oxidative stress on expression of MMP-2 and TIMP-1 in HASMCs. However, COX-2 mRNA and protein level were elevated in these conditions. There was no correlation between COX-2 activity and MMP-2 and TIMP-1 mRNA expression or protein secretion.
Acute myocardial infarction in COVID-19 patients.
A review of cases in the literature
Authors: Kumar Nomesh , Verma Renuka , Lohana Petras , Lohana Arti , Ramphul Kamleshun
Published: January 2022

Introduction

COVID-19 is an ongoing pandemic that has lasted more than a year. Patients with multiple comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, and smoking have been shown to be at increased risk of a more severe course and lethal outcome. Since the disease can also lead to a hypercoagulable state, several cases of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) have also been recorded.

Material and methods

We searched PubMed/Medline for case reports of AMI occurring in COVID-19 positive patients using “acute myocardial infarction”, “COVID-19”, and “SARS-CoV-2” as keywords.

Results

Thirty-three articles covering 37 patients were identified, among which 30 (81.1%) were male, and 7 (18.9%) were females. The mean age of these 37 patients was 52.8 ±15.6 years. Most cases were from the United States (17 cases, 45.9%). Several comorbidities such as hypertension (16 cases, 43.2%), diabetes (14 cases, 37.8%), smoking (8 cases, 21.6%), obesity (3 cases, 8.1%), morbid obesity (1 case, 2.7%), and elevated lipid levels (4 cases, 10.8%) were also identified. The most common symptom of AMI was chest tightness (22 cases, 59.5%), while the most common symptoms for COVID-19 were dyspnoea (25 cases, 67.6%) and fever (22 cases, 59.5%). The mortality rate was 35.1%.

Conclusions

Given the high mortality rate, physicians are encouraged to properly check for signs of cardiac dysfunction and possible AMI while treating COVID-19 positive patients with several comorbidities or previous history of AMI.
THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 OUTBREAK ON CHINA SECTORAL INDICES IN SHORT AND MEDIUM RUN
Authors: khan Muhammad Asif , Siddiq Muhammad , Siddique Asima
Published: January 2022

The novel coronavirus COVID-19 has severe consequences for countries around the globe. The purpose of this study to find out the impact of COVID-19 on China’s sectoral indices in the short and medium run. This research investigates the impact of COVID-19 on stock exchange index, exchange rates, money lending, and oil prices in the Chinese economy in the short and medium run by using secondary data of different sectoral sectors. The outcomes show that COVID-19 has strongly influenced these sectors. The Shanghai stock exchange is showing a decline in transactions due to this pandemic in the short run. But in the medium run, the outcome shown that Shanghai stock exchange has upward trend. The pandemic has reduced exchange rate of Chinese RMB to US dollar in short-run, but in medium run, Chinese RMB has gained appreciation against US dollar. The money lending for medium enterprises is showing downward curve. Result shows that money lending rate has reduced from 3.25% to 3.10% in the short-run and 2.95% in medium run. Overall, pandemic has had significant influence on the Chinese economy and development.
THE EMOTIONAL LABOR AND BURNOUT IN MARRIED FEMALE DOCTORS OF PAKISTAN: THE MODERATING ROLE OF WORK-FAMILY CONFLICT
Authors: Yaseen Faiqa , Ain Qurat Ul , Yousaf Jamal
Published: January 2022

The current study aimed to investigate the moderating role of work-family conflict between emotional labor (surface acting) and burnout (emotional exhaustion) in married female doctors. A cross-sectional study was carried out on 200 married female doctors working in public and private hospitals. Data was collected using the three reliable and valid scales. Findings revealed that work-family conflict is the significant moderator. The results indicated that at the low level of work-family conflict, the association of surface acting and emotional exhaustion was not significant (B = .02, SE = .17, p > .05) whereas at a moderate level of work-family conflict (B = .46, SE = .12, p < .01) the association between the surface acting and emotional exhaustion is significant. When the level of work-family conflict is high then the association of surface acting and emotional exhaustion is highly significant (B = .91, SE = .19, p = >.001).The findings are discussed in light of existing literature.
CAPTURING THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: A CASE STUDY OF PAKISTAN
Authors: Alim Wajid , Nisar Sabahat , Asif Rabia
Published: January 2022

The spread of COVID-19 has obstructed construction projects worldwide
owing to disruptions in supply chain, restriction on the combine work and
legislative enforcements. Construction projects from developing economies
are more susceptible to these challenges. The aim of this research is to
identify factors caused by COVID-19 impacting progress of construction
projects and review tools to lessen its negative impact. Multistep methodology
is adopted using semi-structured interviews with construction experts to
identify factors affected the progress during COVID-19; and data collection
from professionals to quantify the significance of each identified factor;
Cronbach’s alpha for reliability and multiple regression to assess the effect
of COVID-19 on progress of construction projects. The findings show that
COVID-19 has left severe issues at the operational and financial levels. The
remedies use to correct these issues will help policymakers from construction
industry to improve existing strategic plans and develop new policies to
manage the issues caused by COVID-19.
IMPROVEMENTS IN ONLINE EDUCATION SYSTEM OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND ROLE OF MEDIA: A FOLLOW UP STUDY
Authors: Khan Anwar , Anwar Muhammad , Jan Sajjad Ahmad
Published: January 2022

The ongoing COVID-19-pandemic has particularly affected the education sector. Globally all educational intuitions have been shifted towards the online education system. Online system was perceived challenging due to different barriers and issues. For this reason, different research studies were conducted on online education system. However, it is not known whether any improvements have occurred in the online education system? Keeping this in mind, this study has examined improvements in online education system by looking at role of media. For this purpose, a longitudinal design was selected, and data were collected through the online-self-administeredquestionnaire from 707 students studying in a public sector university of Pakistan. Data was analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Results showed that with passage of time improvements had occurred in online educational system of COVID-19. This study recommends that Government should continuously work on further improving online education system towards sustainability.
EXPLORING RIGHT TO INFORMATION AND GOOD GOVERNANCE IN PAKISTAN: A SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Kamran Muhammad , Ullah Irfan , Kaleem Muhammad
Published: January 2022

The study attempted to analyze the role of right to information in ensuring
good governance in Pakistan. The study objectives were to investigate the
experiences of public information officers and civil society actors regarding
the right to information contribution to good governance and to analyze
the challenges in the implementation of right to information law. For the
selection of sampling size, purposive sampling was used and data were
collected from 11 ministries public information officers and 3 civil society actors
through in depth interviews in Islamabad, Pakistan. Being qualitative study,
data were analyzed by using thematic analyses. Jurgen Habermas theory
of ‘Public Sphere” was used to throw light on main theme of the study. The
findings indicated that right to information is an effective tool in promoting
good governance along with all its features like, accountability, transparency,
mutual trust between the government and general public, common man
facilitation, rule of law and corruption elimination. Study concluded that
right to information would be an effective tool in promoting the good
governance only when hurdles that prevent it from its true implementation
were removed.
KONFEKSİYONDA DİJİTAL NUMUNE İLE FİZİKSEL NUMUNE ÜRETİM SÜREÇLERİNİN VERİMLİLİK VE SÜRDÜRÜLEBİLİRLİK AÇISINDAN KARŞILAŞTIRILMASI
Authors: TATMAN Derya , SOYDAN Ali Serkan , GÜMÜŞ Buse
Published: January 2022

Amaç: Bu çalışma ile hazır giyim işletmelerinde uygulanmakta olan, geleneksel numune üretim yöntemi ile dijital iş akışının kullanıldığı sanal numune üretim yönteminin verimlilik ve sürdürülebilirlik açısından karşılaştırılması amaçlanmıştır.
Yöntem: Çalışma hazır giyim sektöründe hem geleneksel hem de dijital numune üretim yöntemlerini kullanan bir tekstil firmasında uygulamalı olarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Belirlenen dört farklı model geleneksel ve dijital üretim süreçleri kullanılarak eş zamanlı üretilmiş, elde edilen veriler verimlilik ve sürdürülebilirlik açısından karşılaştırılmıştır.
Bulgular: Çalışmada seçilen dört model için yapılan karşılaştırmada %80 oranında maliyetlerden tasarruf sağlandığı görülmüştür. Geleneksel numune üretiminde belirgin miktarda pastal kâğıdı, yan ürün ve kumaş sarfiyatı oluşurken; dijital numune üretiminde, kâğıt, yardımcı malzeme kullanılmamış, kumaş ise fiziksel testler için çok az miktarda kullanılmıştır.
Özgünlük: Dijital iş akışı ile ilgili daha çok ölçülendirme ve gerçekliğe uygunluk yönünden çalışmalar mevcuttur. Ancak, dijital numune üretim süreci ile geleneksel numune üretim süreçlerinin verimlilik ve sürdürülebilirlik açısından karşılaştırıldığı çalışmalara rastlanmamıştır.
Hubungan Pengetahuan dan Kemandirian Keluarga Terhadap Kejadian Stunting di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Sabulakoa Kabupaten Konawe Selatan
Authors: Sakona Yovitas
Published: January 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui Hubungan Pengetahuan dan Kemandirian Keluarga terhadap Kejadian Stunting di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Sabulakoa”. Penelitian menggunakan desain analitik dengan rancangan cross sectional. Populasi pada penelitian berjumlah 298 adapun sampel pada penelitian ini sebanyak 74 orang hasil penelitian dengan uji chi-square pada variabel pengetahuan diperoleh p value 0,000 < 0,05,  menunjukkan ada hubungan pengetahuan terhadap kejadian stunting di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Sabulakoa Kabupaten Konawe Selatan, uji chi-square pada variabel kemandirian keluarga diperoleh p value 0,000 < 0,05 menunjukkan ada hubungan kemandirian keluarga terhadap kejadian stunting di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Sabulakoa Kabupaten Konawe Selatan dengan kesimpulan tingkat pengetahuan keluarga memiliki hubungan yang signifikan terhadap kejadian stunting Kemandirian Keluarga memiliki hubungan yang signifikan terhadap kejadian stunting. Saran diharapkan kepada keluarga balita stunting untuk selalu memperhatikan tumbuh kembang anak dan aktif terhadap kegiatan – kegiatan pencegahan stunting yang dilakukan oleh Staf Puskesmas Sabulakoa maupun Pemerintah Kecamatan Sabulakoa.