bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Primary School Teachers’ Educational Thoughts
Authors: Kumral Orhan
Published: April 2022

Every science exists on a philosophical basis / thought and becomes functional. As in all sciences, philosophy forms a necessary basis for the educational science. The need for philosophy, emanated from the need to make learning environments meaningful, as well as to find answers to the questions of why and how education should be done. The basic purpose of this research is to investigate educational philosophies of primary school teachers who are still working in a medium-sized province in Turkey within the framework literature. Quantitative survey design was employed in the study. The study group is comprised of 225 primary school teachers working in primary schools within a medium-sized Anatolian city in terms of demographic structure. The “Educational Thoughts and Practices” scale was used to collect the research data. The variance was conducted parametric one-way analysis. One of the significant results of the study is that the primary school teachers participating in the study mainly adopt popular educational thoughts and practices. Given the overall results of the study, it is seen that the scores close to each other in the popular and traditional dimensions. It can thus be implied that teachers are aware of the attractiveness of the creative learning environment ensured by student-centered learning, however, they do not give up on their duties and habits of transferring knowledge.
Hubungan dan Pembagian Kerja Dalam Pengelolaan Koperasi
Authors: Muhajir
Published: April 2022

Koperasi adalah sebuah organisasi atau lembaga ekonomi modern yang memiliki tujuan, sistem manajemen dan tata tertib berorganisasi. Koperasi merupakan lembaga usaha dan hukum yang memiliki anggota perorangan yang aktivitasnya sesuai dengan prinsip perekonomian yang didasari dari asas kekeluargaan.Ciri ganda koperasi menandakan bahwa koperasi itu mengandung unsur ekonomi dan unsur sosial, maka yang menjadi masalah adalah bagaimana mengimplementasikan ciri ganda tersebut secara operasional dalam manajemen koperasi. Kedua unsur tersebut secara terpisah dan secara singkat perlu dicatat bahwa tentang unsur sosial yang terkandung dalam organisasi koperasi bukanlah sesuatu yang bersifat kedermawanan. Yang perlu dipermasalahkan adalah bagaimana mengimplementasikan unsur tersebut dalam operasionalnya, terutama dalam kaitannya dengan pembagian tugas dan tanggung jawab antara pengurus dan manejer.Agar sebuah manajemen organisasi koperasi bisa berjalan dengan lancar, maka diperlukan bagan struktur organisasi yang relevan. Adapun bagan ini nantinya akan menggambarkan bagaimana susunan, posisi serta tugas dan kewajiban dari setiap fungsi yang bertanggung jawab di dalamnya dengan jelas.Hubungan antara pengelola usaha koperasi dengan pengurus koperasi merupakan hubungan kerja atas dasar perikatan. Hubungan kerja antara pengelola dengan pengurus koperasi tunduk pada ketentuan hukum perikatan pada umumnya. Dengan demikian pengelola bertanggung jawab sepenuhnya kepada pengurus. Selanjutnya hubungan kerja tersebut sesuai dengan yang di perjanjikanan dilakukan secara kontraktual.
The Conceptualization Implies the Statistical Model: Implications for Measuring Domains of Teaching Quality
Authors: White Mark , Edelsbrunner Peter Adriaan , Thurn Christian
Published: April 2022

Classroom observation rubrics are a widely adopted tool for measuring the quality of teaching and provide stable conceptualizations of teaching quality that facilitate empirical research. Here, we present four statistical approaches for analyzing data from classroom observations: Factor analysis, Rasch modelling, latent class or profile analysis, and formative measurement models. Each statistical model conceptualizes the latent variable differently, which may or may not align with the observation rubric’s conceptualization of teaching quality. We discuss the differences across these models, focusing the alignment between the rubric’s conceptualization of teaching quality and the model’s modelling of the latent variable. We discuss the need to align model selection with observation rubric so that the measured teaching quality reflects the theoretically conceptualized teaching quality.
Democratizing Deep Learning Applications in Earth and Climate Sciences on the Web: EarthAIHub
Authors: Sit Muhammed , Demir Ibrahim
Published: April 2022

Most deep learning application studies have limited accessibility and reproducibility for researchers and students in many domains, especially in earth and climate sciences. In order to provide a step towards improving accessibility to deep learning models in such disciplines, this study presents a community-driven framework and repository, EarthAIHub, that is powered by TensorFlow.js, where deep learning models can be tested and run without extensive technical knowledge. In order to achieve this, we present a configuration data specification to form a middleware, an abstraction layer, between the framework and deep learning models. Once an easy-to-create configuration file is generated for a model by the user, EarthAIHub seamlessly makes the model publicly available for testing and access using a web platform. The platform and community-enabled model repository will benefit students and researchers who are new to the deep learning domain by enabling them to access and test existing models in the community with their datasets, and researchers to share their novel deep learning models with the community. The platform will help researchers test models before adapting them to their research and learn about the model details and performance.
The multifaceted role of self-generated question asking in curiosity-driven learning
Authors: Kedrick Kara , Schrater Paul , Koutstaal Wilma
Published: April 2022

Curiosity motivates the search for missing information, driving learning, scientific discovery, and innovation. Yet identifying that there is a gap in one’s knowledge is itself a critical step, and may demand that one formulate a question to precisely express what is missing. Our work captures the integral role of self-generated questions during the acquisition of new information, which we refer to as active-curiosity-driven learning. We tested active-curiosity-driven learning using our “Curiosity Question & Answer Task” paradigm, where participants (N=135) were asked to generate questions in response to novel, incomplete factual statements and provided the opportunity to forage for answers. We also introduce new measures of question quality that express how well questions capture stimulus and foraging information. We hypothesized that active question asking should influence behavior across the stages of our task by increasing the probability that participants express curiosity, forage for answers, and remember what they had thereby discovered. We found that individuals who asked a high number of quality questions experienced elevated curiosity, were more likely to pursue missing information that was semantically related to their questions, and more likely to retain the information on a later cued recall test. Additional analyses revealed that curiosity played a predominant role in motivating participants to forage for missing information, and that both curiosity and satisfaction with the acquired information boosted memory recall. Overall our results suggest that asking questions enhances the value of missing information, with important implications for learning and discovery of all forms.
Measurement Invariance Testing Works
Authors: Lasker Jordan
Published: April 2022

Psychometricians have argued that measurement invariance (MI) testing is necessary to ascertain whether the same psychological traits are measured in different groups of people. Data from five experiments recently became available for testing whether this is an estimand of MI testing.In the first experiment, participants were administered a questionnaire on belief in free will and were given one of either a questionnaire on the meaning of life or the meaning of a nonsense concept called “gavagai”. Because the meaning of life and the meaning of gavagai conceptually differ, MI should have been violated when the groups were treated as if their questionnaires were identical. In fact, MI was severely violated, indicating the groups interpreted the questionnaires differently, as they should have if they measured different things.In the second and third experiments, participants were randomized to watch either treatment videos explaining the rules of figural matrices or task-irrelevant control videos. Participants were then administered intelligence tests and figural matrices tests. Since the intervention worked, because the experimental group had an additional influence on figural matrix performance in the form of knowing matrix rules, their performance on the matrices tests should have violated MI and been anomalously high for their ability levels. In both trials, MI was severely violated, indicating that the intervention worked, and the meaning of matrices tests differed by group.In the fourth and fifth experiments, individuals were subjected to a growth mindset intervention that a twin study revealed changed the amount of additive genetic variance in the mindset measure without affecting other indicators of self-determination. When comparing the treatment and passive control groups, MI was attainable before treatment, but after treatment, the mindset indicator became biased. Moreover, the control group’s self-determination measurement was longitudinally invariant, but the same was untrue for the treatment group, due to the mindset measure.Experimental evidence implies MI testing is a valid means of assessing whether the same things are measured in different groups.
Practical Implications of Equating Equivalence Tests: Reply to Campbell and Gustafson (2022)
Authors: Linde Maximilian , Tendeiro Jorge , Wagenmakers Eric-Jan , van Ravenzwaaij Don
Published: April 2022

Linde et al. (2021) compared the "two one-sided tests", the "highest density interval -- region of practical equivalence", and the "interval Bayes factor" approaches to establishing equivalence in terms of power and Type I error rate using typical decision thresholds. They found that the interval Bayes factor approach exhibited a higher power but also a higher Type I error rate than the other approaches. In response, Campbell and Gustafson (2022) showed that the performances of the three approaches can approximate one another when they are calibrated to have the same Type I error rate. In this article, we argue that these results have little bearing on how these approaches are used in practice; a concrete example is used to highlight this important point.
Review on Reverse Pharmacology of Jawarhar Mahakashaya Drugs for Anti-pyretic Activity in Momoherbal and Polyherbal Form
Authors:   PG Scholar, P.G. Department of Dravyaguna, Rajiv Gandhi Government Post Graduate Ayurvedic College and Hospital (RGGPGAC&H), Paprola, Kangra, Himachal Pardesh, India, Pandit Ram Deo , Upadhayaya Ashwani ,   Faculty, P.G. Department of Dravyaguna, Rajiv Gandhi Government Post Graduate Ayurvedic College and Hospital (RGGPGAC&H), Paprola, Kangra, Himachal Pardesh, India, Gupta Chandni ,   PG Scholar, P.G. Department of Dravyaguna, Rajiv Gandhi Government Post Graduate Ayurvedic College and Hospital (RGGPGAC&H), Paprola, Kangra, Himachal Pardesh, India, Sharma Sunil ,   Faculty, P.G. Department of Dravyaguna, Rajiv Gandhi Government Post Graduate Ayurvedic College and Hospital (RGGPGAC&H), Paprola, Kangra, Himachal Pardesh, India
Published: April 2022

Ayurvedic Jawarahara Mahakashaya (JhMh) includes Sariva, Sharkara, Patha, Manjishtha, Draksha, Pilu, Parushaka, Abhaya, Amalaka and Bibhitaka drugs as a set of ten herbal drugs, means this set of drug is effective in countering Jawar (fever) in single drug form or combined formulation. Globally the most accepted drugs which are used to cure pyrexia are NSAIDS. It is reported that most of these chemical antipyretic formulations has been associated with gastrointestinal, renal, hepatic, CNS and dermatological side effects. Extensive literature searches both electronic online databases on concerning issues. Drugs of Jawarhar Mahakashaya in monoherbal and polyherbal form have shown significant antipyretic activity in pre-clinical set up as mentioned in Ayurvedic literatures. The main aim of this paper is to review reverse pharmacology of JhMh drugs is described in terms of Ayurveda and is supported parallelly with the facts and findings of scientific researches done in modern science. JhMh can replace the side effects of chemical drugs and stand as sustainable antipyretics if used judicious.
Review on Anti-tumor activity, Immunomodulatory and neuromodulatory properties of Piper longum Linn
Authors:   Animal Biochemistry Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132001, Haryana, India, Sharma Deeksha , Kapri Ankita ,   Animal Biochemistry Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132001, Haryana, India, Kumar Shubham ,   South regional station, ICAR- National Dairy Research Institute, Bengaluru- 560030, Karnataka, India, Shiri Tanu ,   CCS University Campus, Meerut-250004, Uttar Pradesh, India
Published: April 2022

In ancient times, people were very keen on using natural plant products as a potential drug for its hepatoprotective, respiratory protective neuroprotective, and cardio-protective activities. However, in today’s advanced world of medicine use of ayurvedic medicine is replaced by allopathic medicine and antibiotic-resistant bacteria, untreatable viruses, and other great concerns have been aroused. Now there is an emerging need for alternatives that are typically safe, natural, and cost-effective. In this context, this review aimed to offer essential data focusing on the traditional use, phytochemistry, and pharmacological profile of Piper longum thereby identifying research gaps and future opportunities for investigation on this plant. In the current review, we discussed the medicinal effects of Piper longum on the different sections of the human body. The finding showed that it is rich in many phytochemicals mainly piperine and piperlongumine. And this particular herb’s therapeutic potential can be utilized as the primary medicine for curing diseases related to the respiratory, immune, digestive, and cardiovascular systems. Additionally, the therapeutic potential of this herb can be utilized to suppress the growth of cancerous cells. In most of the studies conducted in different in-vitro and in-vivo models, the above-mentioned herb was found nontoxic and suited for the treatment of various diseases. Further, due to its low economical cost and easy availability, it is considered a suitable medicinal herb. Moreover, plant-based therapy can be used as an excellent.
Making Decision in Criminal Proceedings within a General Theory of Forensic Science in Romania
Authors: Zarafiu Andrei
Published: April 2022

The judicial process of making decision in criminal cases is, generally speaking, increasingly analysed within a complex framework, one of these being harmonized with principles, and concepts organized along with the forensic activities of investigation. To this regard, the Romanian judicial activity in criminal cases is not away from these values of respecting standards in criminal proceedings. This situation is particularly viewed during the judgment phase of criminal proceedings at the stage of making decision. Taking into consideration all these aspects, the current paper is focused on the best practices of the activity of decision making in criminal cases in Romania, particular attention being paid to the forensic science and the way in which it influences the process of achieving decision in the framework of administering and assessing evidence based on forensic activity of investigation. An in-depth analysis of both the doctrine trends and the case-law presentation on the topic of decision making in criminal proceedings within the forensic framework in Romania will be presented, as well as the case-law remarks and comments of this topic. The idea of this paper was conducted by the fact that several criminal cases are usually solved by taking into account the involvement of forensic investigation records of gathering evidence which help judicial bodies in making decision in criminal proceedings.
Contractual Penalty in Labour Law? A Brief Reflection on the Agreement on Monetary Compensation in Paragraph 62(8) and Paragraph 83a(5) of the Labour Code
Authors: Zoričáková Veronika
Published: April 2022

In the paper, the author deals with the issue of a contractual penalty in labour relations, while the reason for reopening this issue was the ongoing unclear nature of the agreement on monetary compensation in the provision of § 62 paragraph 8 and § 83a paragraph 5 of the Slovak Labour Code. After a theoretical introduction to the contractual penalty, its nature, functions and relationship to liability for damage under civil law and commercial law, she concludes that monetary compensation agreements, in fact, are contractual penalty agreements. However, they are characterized by peculiarities that affect the potential relationship of the general civilian regulation of the contractual penalty, especially in terms of the relationship of monetary compensation and liability for damage caused by violation of the same obligation and the moderating right of the court. In conclusions, she briefly formulates possible future relation between the Slovak Civil Code and the Slovak Commercial Code and she agrees with the need to set up full subsidiarity of the Civil Code to the Labour Code.
Strongyloideshyper-infection in a lung transplant recipient: Case report and review of the literature
Authors: Meira Dias Olívia , Belousova Natalia , Sharif Nadia , Brasg Ian , Singer Lianne G , Tikkanen Jussi , Chaparro Cecilia , Rotstein Coleman
Published: April 2022

CASE PRESENTATION: A 63-year-old man with a left single lung transplant for end-stage combined restrictive and obstructive lung disease developed persistent pulmonary infiltrates and recurrent gram-negative bacteremia post-transplant. Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid revealed a nematode on Papanicolau staining compatible with Strongyloides stercoralis larvae on day 50 post-transplant. Although Strongyloides serology performed post-transplant was negative, a retrospective review of the medical record revealed marked peripheral blood eosinophilia on several occasions before transplantation. Despite reduction in immunosuppression and treatment with albendazole and ivermectin, the patient developed another episode of Escherichia coli bacteremia. He died 3 months post-transplant from pulmonary and neurological complications. DIAGNOSIS: Strongyloides hyper-infection. DISCUSSION: Strongyloides hyper-infection syndrome is known to occur in immunocompromised patients, but it has only been reported once in a lung transplant recipient. This case illustrates the importance of screening for parasitic infections before transplantation in patients with marked eosinophilia, especially among immigrants from countries in which Strongyloides is endemic. Hyper-infection syndrome may appear years after infection in the context of immunosuppression or immunodeficiency. This case also highlights the association between Strongyloides hyper-infection and bacteremia with enteric organisms.
Adult attachment and spousal reports of conflict and quality of partner interactions during a post-deployment reunion
Authors: Wood Valerie M. , Tam-Seto Linna , MacDonald Tara K. , Urban Samantha
Published: April 2022

LAY SUMMARY

The goal of this study was to understand whether spousal attachment is related to the quality of post-deployment interactions and issues of conflict reported by spouses of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members during a post-deployment reunion. A total of 104 spouses of CAF Regular Force personnel who had recently been reunited with their partners after a deployment were surveyed. Results showed that both attachment anxiety (fear of rejection and abandonment) and attachment avoidance (discomfort with emotional intimacy and closeness) were related to lower-quality post-deployment interactions and the reported frequency of particular conflict issues. Specifically, attachment anxiety was related to more reports of unmet emotional needs, difficulties re-establishing intimacy, finances, and being less likely to describe the conflict in positive terms. The relationship between attachment anxiety and the quality of post-deployment interactions was explained by feeling as though one’s original expectations of the reunion were not met.
PROTECTING GIG WORKERS' INTERESTS IN MALAYSIA THROUGH REGISTERED ASSOCIATION UNDER SOCIETIES ACT 1966
Authors: Mohd Shahril Nizam Md Radzi  , Asiah Bidin  , Murshamshul Kamariah Musa  , Noor ‘Ashikin Hamid
Published: April 2022

The gig economy model has had a significant impact on global economic growth. Through contracts for services, job seekers or gig workers will have opportunities to work in many sectors with limited advantages and benefits. This gig economy model has posed challenges to employment and industrial relations due to the gig workers' status as independent contractors. In the absence of trade unions to speak on their behalf, the service providers may neglect and manipulate their rights and interests. This paper aims to explore the alternative body to protect the interest of the gig workers and to be the main stakeholders in the gig economy. This article uses doctrinal legal research to analyse the best platform for gig workers to unionise. This article analysed legal documents, namely legal provisions from various legislations and case law using the content analysis approach, and thereafter proposed the best legal structure to protect gig workers' rights to unionise. This article found that the registered society structured under the Societies Act 1966 is the most suitable platform which can play an important role similar to trade unions in its functions to represent gig workers' interest in Malaysia.
Razvoj računalništva in informatike na Univerzi v Ljubljani, s poudarkom na pomenu RRC in RCU
Authors: Grad Janez
Published: April 2022

V proces računalništva in informatike sem bil vklju- čen od 1960 dalje, ko sem se zaposlil na Nuklearnem institutu »Jožef Stefan« v Ljubljani, torej od samega začetka uporabe računalnikov v slovenskem gospodarstvu ter raziskovalni in pedagoški sferi, s poudarkom na Univerzi v Ljubljani, v nadaljevanju Univerza, in Nuklearnem institutu Jožef Stefan, v nadaljevanju NIJS in kasneje IJS. Tako v nadaljevanju podajam informacije, za katere menim, da so potrebne za uravnotežen prikaz razvoja računalništva in informatike v Sloveniji.
Interaktivno platformno agnostično sledenje žarkov v realnem času s spletnimi tehnologijami
Authors: Bohak Ciril , Lesar Žiga , Marolt Matija
Published: April 2022

Metoda sledenja potem je trenutni de facto standard za fotorealistično upodabljanje 3D prostorov zaradi svoje konceptualne in algoritmične enostavnosti. V zadnjih letih je bila uspešno uporabljena za upodabljanje prosojnih medijev in volumetričnih podatkov, a se njena širša uporaba ni prijela. Večina implementacij namreč za hitrejše doseganje rezultatov cilja na specifične platforme oz. strojno opremo, zato so posledično manj razširljive in zahtevnejše za namestitev. Kljub temu nam nedavne izboljšave na področju spletnih tehnologij omogočajo dostop do grafične strojne opreme iz spletnega brskalnika na platformno agnostičen način. V članku je predstavljena sodobna implementacija metode sledenja potem za volumetrične podatke, razvita v programskem jeziku JavaScript in s programskim vmesnikom WebGL 2.0. Rešitev podpira uporabo poljubnih 2D prenosnih funkcij in heterogenih volumetričnih podatkov, hkrati pa je interaktivna, platformno agnostična, enostavno razširljiva ter se izvaja v realnem času tako na namiznih kot mobilnih napravah.
Prodor globokih arhitektur na področje pridobivanja informacij iz glasbe
Authors: Pesek Matevž
Published: April 2022

S povečano popularnostjo globokih arhitektur, ki temeljijo na nevronskih mrežah, so se v zadnjem času bistveno izboljšali rezultati pri reševanju problemov na več področjih. Zaradi popularnosti in uspešnosti teh globokih pristopov, temelječih na nevronskih mrežah, so bili drugi simbolni in kompozicionalni pristopi odmaknjeni od središča pozornosti raziskav. V članku bomo obširneje pregledali delovanje globokih in hierarhičnih pristopov na področju pridobivanja informacij iz glasbe. Omenjamo nekatere od bolj znanih problemov na področju in izpostavimo probleme, pri katerih globoki pristopi, temelječi na nevronskih mrežah, še niso bili uspešno aplicirani. Kot alternativo takšnim pristopom predstavljamo kompozicionalni hierarhični model in opisujemo uporabnost modela in rezultate na predstavljenih problemih. Pregled bomo sklenili z diskusijo o prihodnosti uporabe globokih modelov glede na druge pristope.
O konferenci Dnevi slovenske informatike 2020
Authors: Divjak Saša , Žitnik Slavko
Published: April 2022

Konferenca Dnevi slovenske informatike je vsakoletno strokovno srečanje informatikov, uporabnikov ter ponudnikov naprav in storitev že od leta 1994. S konferenco želimo omogočiti pregled dosežkov slovenske informatike, se seznaniti s pomenom informatike na vseh področjih ter povezati gospodarstvo, javni sektor in znanstveno-izobraževalne ustanove. Konferenca DSI 2020 bo potekala v Portorožu, Hotel Bernardin  v dneh od  21. do 22. aprila 2020. 20. aprila 2020 bo predkonferenčni dogodek , ki bo še posebej posvečen odločevalcem (izvršni direktorji (CEO) in vodje informatike (CIO)), njihovemu informiranju in mreženju. Vzpodbujamo tudi ustvarjalno mreženje med  odločevalci, uporabniki  in strokovnjaki s področja informacijske tehnologije.

Za rdečo nit konference smo izbrali aktualno področje »Umetna inteligenca – korak k večji uspešnosti«. Njen cilj je predstaviti udeležencem umetno inteligenco kot novo sredstvo za povečanje uspešnosti v vseh dejavnostih tako v zasebnem kot v javnem sektorju.
Samodejno preverjanje pravilnosti študentskih nalog iz programiranja
Authors: Čep Aleš , Novak Damijan , Dugonik Jani
Published: April 2022

Fakultete se lahko soočijo s problematiko preverjanja pravilnosti delovanja velikega števila oddanih nalog, predvsem pri predmetih iz programiranja. Predlagan sistem za avtomatizacijo preverjanja oddanih nalog lahko čas testiranja nalog bistveno skrajša in s tem razbremeni pedagoško osebje. Povratne informacije o točnosti oddane naloge so deležni tudi študenti, ki jim sistem poda opis napake, ki jo lahko v ponovnem poskusu oddaje odpravijo. Sistem omogoča preverjanje nalog v dveh programskih jezikih (C# in C++), komunikacija med pedagogom in študentom pa spada v kategorijo e-učenja. Prednost uporabe predlaganega sistema je popolna nepristranost ocenjevalca, slabost pa se kaže v večjem začetnem časovnem vložku, potrebnem za sestavo naloge. V članku bo podrobneje predstavljena notranja zgradba sistema za preverjanje pravilnosti delovanja nalog iz programiranja.
Sodobni izzivi izobraževanja na daljavo v okviru medpredmetnega povezovanja in inovativnih učnih okolij
Authors: Samida Cerk Simona
Published: April 2022

Prispevek predstavlja sodobne izzive izobraževanja na daljavo, ki temeljijo na medpredmetnem povezovanju in inovativnih učnih okoljih. V središče postavljamo učenca, ki samostojno razmišlja in raziskuje ter v okviru aktivnih metod znanje povezuje, ga osmišlja in poglablja.
Medpredmetni pristop je pomemben element sodobnih pogledov na vzgojno-izobraževalni proces, saj predstavlja poglobljeno in sistematično načrtovanje učenja, s katerimi povezujemo vsebine, procese in konceptualno znanje. Pomeni horizontalno in vertikalno povezovanje vsebin, znanj in učnih spretnosti, s katerim vsebino obravnavamo celostno, osvetljeno z različnih vidikov in z različnih predmetnih področij. Še posebej je medpredmetni pristop pomemben pri pouku na daljavo, kjer je potrebno učne vsebine racionalizirati, učence pa motivirati za samostojno in kritično delo.
Inovativna učna okolja podprta z informacijsko-komunikacijsko tehnologijo predstavljajo kontekst, znotraj katerega se odvija učenje v skladu s sodobnimi smernicami didaktike, ki omogočajo celostno učenje, individualizacijo in personalizacijo učnega procesa. Pri izobraževanju na daljavo je inovativno okolje tisto, ki se je sposobno odzvati na razvijanje in spreminjanje izobraževalne prakse z nenehnim razvojem in prilagajanjem.
SIGNIFICANCE OF HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL AND MELANOIDINS AS PRODUCTS OF MAILLARD REACTIONS IN HONEY
Authors: Ramírez Miranda Ina , Moguel Ordoñez Yolanda , Betancur Ancona David
Published: April 2022

Honey presents exceptionally favorable conditions for a non-enzymatic glycation of proteins or Maillard reaction (MR), which is a complex network of chemical reactions which is favored during processing and storage and that often influence the quality and acceptability of honey. One of the organic compounds produced in the intermediate stages of MR that has been the subject of several investigations and controversies, due to its relationship with adverse effects on human health, is 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), which has become an indicator of honey quality. Conversely melanoidins, polymeric molecules responsible for non-enzymatic browning and which have been related to beneficial effects due to the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of honey, are produced in the final stages of MR. The aim of this article is to provide a review on the formation as well as the positive and negative effects associated with the formation of HMF and melanoidins as MR products in honey.
Schistosomiasis of the Testis and Other Intra-Scrotal Organs: A Review and Update
Authors: Kodzo-Grey Venyo Anthony
Published: April 2022

Schistosomiasis of the testis and other intra-scrotal contents is a very rare condition which can be encountered within Schistosomiasis endemic areas of the world. Because of global travelling and swimming in rivers within Schistosomiasis endemic areas of the world, intra-scrotal Schistosomiasis tends to be sporadically reported in all areas of the world in male children and adults. Intra-scrotal Schistosomiasis may manifest as (a) testicular mass that may be painless and thus simulate testicular tumour, other intra-scrotal Schistosomiasis may present as hydrocele, epididymal cyst or solid/firm epididymal mass, a mass on the tunica or extra-testicular parts of the scrotum, testicular/intra-scrotal discomfort / pain. The lesion could mimic epididymo-orchitis on very rare occasions. There would tend to be a history of travel to or return from a Schistosomiasis endemic region in patients who normally dwell within the non-Schistosomiasis endemic areas of the world. There may also be a history of a previous episode of haematuria in some cases. The levels of serum Beta-Human Chorionic antigen, Alpha fetoprotein and Lactate Dehydrogenase usually tends to be normal. Some cases of Schistosomiasis of the testis had been mis-diagnosed as testicular cancer and the diagnosis of Schistosomiasis had been established based upon the histopathology examination findings of Schistosoma within the orchidectomy testis, but if there is a high-index of suspicion for Schistosomiasis of the scrotal content based upon a patient dwelling within or having travelled to a Schistosomiasis endemic area supported by a history of haematuria and the tumour or tumoral mass is completely excised for frozen section pathology examination, then the diagnosis of Schistosomiasis of the testis would be confirmed and the rest of the testis can be saved from excision. If all cases of excised epididymal cysts and Tunica from hydrocele operations are submitted for histopathology examination, then incidental cases of Schistosomiasis of scrotal contents would be made. Complete treatment of Schistosomiasis of testis and or scrotal contents does include excision / biopsy of the lesion for pathology examination confirmation and utilization of anti-Schistosomiasis medicaments. Schistosomiasis of intra-scrotal/testicular contents may be responsible for infertility and azoospermia and if this is properly investigated, diagnosed and treated this could be ensued by resolution of infertility with resulting pregnancy of the spouse and the production of a baby and because of this, individuals who have azoospermia and infertility in Schistosomiasis endemic areas, a high index of suspicion would be required in other to establish the cause as well as treat the cause of the infertility. Treatment of intra-scrotal content Schistosomiasis does entail excision / biopsy of the lesion plus utilization of anti-Schistosoma medicament and Praziquantel is a common medication that tends to be given and this tends to yield good outcome.
The National Recovery & Resilience Plans According to Citizens’ Perspective: will the EU regain its Leadership in Health? From the Italian Case History to the XVI European Patients’ Rights Day
Authors: Votta Mariano , Cardillo Maira
Published: April 2022

Healthcare, well-being, and a healthy lifestyle are vital for all of us. In this regard, the engagement of European citizens is key to improve the health system and it is necessary to provide a leading role to the people, the communities, intermediate bodies such as Patients' Advocacy Groups (PAGs), citizens organizations involved in healthcare issues and, more generally, to all actors that promote health as a common good. European institutions struggle to translate into concrete actions the many times highlighted principle relating to the involvement of actors of the civil society and PAGs in the management of health issues. The need to close the gap between the principles affirmed and the real involvement is even more serious when discussing about the management of serious cross-border threats to health. In line with its standing point, the civic organization Cittadinanzattiva [1], being deeply involved in health issues that promote civic participation in the policy-making activities both at the national level in Italy and, through its EU branch Active Citizenship Network (ACN) [2], also at the EU level, is working – of course not alone – to promote civic participation in the drafting and implementation process of National Recovery and Resilience Plans (NRRPs), with relevant political goals already achieved. As the Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE) [3] is approaching, emphasizing the great contribution of civil society to the success of the EU recovery plans is urgent and essential, now more than ever.
Major Problems Confronting the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Leung JSM
Published: April 2022

Beginning from December 2019, the present COVID-19 has ravaged the world for almost two years. While it appears to have peaked in many countries, it is still not under control in other areas. Worse still, new mutations of the virus continue to drive new waves of infection which manage to break through natural and human measures of defence.
A Concise Review on Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Plant Kyllinga Triceps Rottb
Authors: Vishnu Puri Abhijeet
Published: April 2022

Kyllinga triceps rottb is a member of the Cyperaceae family and is one of the world's most widely distributed medicinal herbs. This review aims to look into the published report on ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological activity, as well as the therapeutic potential of Kyllinga triceps rottb. An extensive literature is available in various recognized databases, including logical writing and scientific literature, as well as search engines such as Springerlink, ScienceDirect, SciFinder, PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and BioMed Central, as well as relevant books, websites, scientific publications, and dissertations, was used to draft an up-to-date review. Phytochemical analysis of Kyllinga triceps species indicated the presence of essential phytochemicals like flavonoids, glycosides, alkaloids, phenolics, steroids, terpenoids, and tannins, the basis of its valuable therapeutic properties. The pharmacological activities exhibited by Kyllinga triceps rottb are antidiabetic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, hepatoprotective and antimicrobial, which are attributed to the presence of valuable bioactive phytoconstituents. Considering these facts, an attempt is made to give a thorough overview of ethnobotany, phytochemistry and the pharmacological activity of Kyllinga triceps rottb.
Gorlin Goltz Syndrome: A Disease in Disguise
Authors: Jain Neha , K. Pillai Ajay , Mishra Nisha , Ishtiyak MD , Reddy G.V , Nahar Saksham
Published: April 2022

Gorlin Goltz syndrome also known as nevoid basal cell carcinoma is an autosomal dominant inherited disorder caused due to mutation in patched (PTCH) tumor suppressor gene present in the 9q chromosome. Gorlin goltz syndrome display diversified odontogenic as well as systemic manifestations. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment is mandatory to decrease morbidity and mortality. Here we present a subtle case report of a 17-year-old boy who presented with multiple odontogenic keratocysts of the mandible and maxilla which upon further examination was diagnosed as Gorlin Goltz Syndrome.
Describing the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Factors and Outcomes
Authors: Kazkaz Sara , Altaf Zubaria , Isidro Pocholo , Zakaria Almunzer
Published: April 2022

This study is a retrospective, descriptive review of all cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) attempts at Al Wakra Hospital (AWH) conducted for one year i.e. 1st Jan 2020 to 31st Dec 2020. AWH is a 329-bedded, multispecialty secondary care facility, part of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Qatar’s Governmental Healthcare organization in Qatar. In 2020, AWH had 11,862 inpatient admissions which are inclusive of Adult, Pediatric, Neonatal, Geriatric populations. There were also 1,184 admissions to the different Intensive Care Units (Medical, Surgical, Pediatric, and Neonatal). AWH has a Rapid Response Team (RRT) and Code Blue (CPR) team which is responsible for the respective codes. Code Blue team comprises one ICU Physician, one Respiratory Therapist, one Registered Nurse, all trained in Advanced Life Support. All CPR attempts were documented and recorded in CPR Record Sheets which were reviewed and the Electronic Medical Records (Cerner) were sourced for data gathering. One copy of CPR record sheets was kept in Cerner (Patient File) and one was sent to the Quality department for review/audit. After obtaining the list of CPR attempts over 2020, patients were identified, and medical records reviewed. The parameters recorded were demographic information, location, comorbidities and other relevant history, duration of CPR, initial CPR outcome, patient disposition, patient status on disposition (quality of life), etc. All these variables were considered to support the objective of this study i.e. to perform a descriptive analysis of in-hospital CPR. Based on the analysis of 110 patients for whom CPR was done, the percentage of immediate survival on the initial CPR was 53.64%. However, only 8.18% were eventually discharged to home while 11.82% were discharged to other HMC facilities.
Acute Hepatitis E With Elevated Alpha Fetoprotein: A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Liu Wei , Lu Yuan , Zheng Shi-Hua
Published: April 2022

Acute Hepatitis E (AHE) is an acute self-limiting disease caused by Hepatitis E virus infection, which is mostly transmitted through the digestive tract. A few patients can lead to severe hepatitis and liver failure. Alpha fetoprotein is a sensitive serological marker of primary liver cancer. AFP may increase in different degrees in patients with gastrointestinal tumors, endodermal sinus tumors and germ cell carcinoma originating from endoderm. In addition, serum AFP can also be elevated in varying degrees in non-neoplastic acute and chronic liver diseases. We here report a case of Acute Hepatitis E with elevated serum AFP, and discuss the clinical characteristics and significance of elevated AFP in Acute Hepatitis E through literature review.
Of Fascists and Dreamers
Authors: Rakopoulos Theodoros
Published: April 2022

English Abstract:
Examining conspiracy theory authors has not been seen as worthy of ethnographic inquiry in anthropology as of yet. This is intriguing, as encountering conspiracy theorists inspires a process of reassessing the critical nature of our own discipline, with its doubting mechanisms and thrill for alternative realities, and the essay offers analogies between such theories and the discipline. This article tackles conspiracy theory through ethnographically encountering the people largely responsible for the creation and dissemination of such theories. I argue that ethnography of conspiracy theory is ethnography on and with conspiracy theorists. The essay responds to recent calls to address uncomfortable ideas ‘at eye level’. Such calls to take seriously people who adhere to challenging ideas comes from work among far-right thinkers, an area sometimes converging with conspiracy theory. Reviewing material from fieldwork in Greece among authors in the conspiracy genre illuminates a wide array of concerns, from the idea that their work is science-worthy to statements both associated and dissociated from fascist ideas. The essay shows how professionals of the conspiracy theory field craft such theories and (re)work their own social standing, while I take conspiracy theory arbiters’ claims to the epistemic seriously and explore their relations to the far-right.

French Abstract:
Cet article aborde la théorie du complot par le biais d’une rencontre ethnographique avec des personnes largement responsables de la création et de la diffusion de ces théories. Il soutient que l’ethnographie de la théorie du complot est une ethnographie sur et avec les théoriciens du complot. L’essai répond ainsi aux récents appels à aborder les idées inconfortables « au niveau des yeux ». Ces appels à prendre au sérieux les personnes qui adhèrent à des idées difficiles proviennent des travaux des penseurs d’extrême droite, un domaine qui converge parfois avec la théorie du complot. L’examen du matériel issu d’un travail de terrain parmi les auteurs du genre conspirationniste en Grèce met en lumière un large éventail de préoccupations, allant de l’idée que leurs travaux sont dignes de la science à des déclarations à la fois associées et dissociées des idées fascistes. Je montre comment les professionnels du domaine de la théorie du complot élaborent de telles théories et (re)travaillent leur statut social. Tandis que je prends au sérieux les revendications épistémiques des arbitres de la théorie du complot, j’explore leurs relations avec l’extrême droite. L’examen des auteurs de théories du complot n’a pas encore été considéré comme digne d’une enquête ethnographique en anthropologie. Cela est intriguant, car la rencontre avec les théoriciens du complot inspire un processus de réévaluation de la nature critique de notre propre discipline, avec ses mécanismes de doute et sa soif de réalités alternatives. Je propose donc des analogies entre ces théories et la discipline anthropologique.
The Debate’s Conjuncture
Authors: Pina-Cabral João
Published: April 2022

English Abstract:
The present collection of papers reflects a forum debate entitled ‘Doubt and Determination’ that took place at the Lisbon EASA2020 conference. The original question that set off our debate concerned the nature of the ethnographic gesture – that is, the decision to engage intensively with a particular form of life in order to situate it within a more common world. We distinguished two analytical moments in the ethnographic gesture (‘going out there’ and ‘returning’) and how they combined two contradictory dispositions: (i) the indeterminacy and underdetermination of the actual events one experiences and (ii) the need to measure some things by relation to other things in order to determine a ‘field’ and write an ethnography. Of course, there will never be a seamless fit between the ambiguity of uncertainty and the disambiguation of determination. Therefore, by its very character as a practice situated historically, ethnography will ever remain incomplete.

French Abstract:
La sélection d’articles présentée ici représente un forum de discussion intitulé « Doute et Détermination » qui a eu lieu lors de la conférence EASA2020 à Lisbonne. La question initiale qui a déclenché notre débat concernait la nature du geste ethnographique – c’est-à-dire la décision de s’engager intensivement dans une forme de vie particulière afin de la situer dans un monde plus commun. Nous avons distingué deux moments analytiques dans le geste ethnographique (aller et revenir) et comment ils combinaient deux dispositions contradictoires : i) l’indétermination et la sous-détermination des événements réels que l’on vit ; ii) le besoin de mesurer certaines choses par rapport à d’autres, afin de déterminer un « champ » et d’écrire une ethnographie. Bien entendu, il n’y aura jamais de correspondance parfaite entre l’ambiguïté de l’incertitude et la désambiguïsation de la détermination. En conséquence, à travers son caractère de pratique située historiquement, l’ethnographie restera toujours incomplète.
Anthropology Comes In When Translation Fails
Authors: Taylor Anne-Christine
Published: April 2022

English Abstract:
Instead of focusing directly on the epistemological problems facing the anthropologist, this paper aims to reverse the ethnographic lens and reflect first on what the ethnographic situation does for the ‘ethnographed’: what kind of work do the subjects of an inquiry engage in when they consent to an ethnographic relation? What affordances does it offer them? Briefly put, my answer to this question would be that it allows them to experiment novel ways of giving shape to and translating forms of reflexivity that are always historically
and politically situated. If this is the case, it follows that the ethnographer is involved in translating a process of translation he or she has elicited, indeed co-produced with the subjects of the inquiry. What might be the consequences of viewing ethnography as the translation of a translation – as opposed to the translation of ‘a culture’?

French Abstract:
Au lieu de se concentrer directement sur les problèmes épistémologiques auxquels l’anthropologue est confronté, cet article vise à inverser la lentille ethnographique et à réfléchir d’abord à ce que la situation ethnographique fait pour les « ethnographiés » : quel type de travail les sujets d’une enquête engagent-ils lorsqu’ils consentent à une relation ethnographique ? Quelles sont les possibilités que cette relation leur off re ? En bref, ma réponse à cette question serait qu’elle leur permet d’expérimenter de nouvelles façons de donner forme et de traduire des formes de réflexivité qui sont toujours historiquement et politiquement situées. Si tel est le cas, l’ethnographe est donc impliqué dans la traduction d’une procédure de traduction qu’il ou elle a instiguée/suscitée (voire coproduite) avec les sujets de l’enquête. Quelles pourraient être les conséquences d’une vision de l’ethnographie comme la traduction d’une traduction – par opposition à la traduction d’une « culture » ?