bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Practical Guide to Using Path Analysis: Mediation and Moderation in Accounting Research
Authors: Jollineau S. Jane , Bowen Robert M.
Published: June 2022

We use plain English, figures, and simple math to explain how to use path analysis to test for mediation and moderation. Many theories in accounting research can be conceptualized as mediated, moderated, or moderated mediation models to investigate both simple and complex hypothesized relationships. Analyses using these models capture the dependent nature of an entire set of relationships rather than attempting to make piecemeal inferences from a series of individual regressions that may not be as revealing and may even yield misleading inferences. We introduce tools that help build theory, reduce the number of inferential tests that are relied on, and use bootstrapping for inferential tests of moderated mediation that do not rely on distributional assumptions. We provide two examples from published research to illustrate and apply these concepts. Tools for analysis include PROCESS (Hayes 2020) and structural equation modeling (SEM).

JEL Classifications: C12; C18; C87; C90; M41; M42; M49.
Stress sensitivity analysis of laser quenching based on regression model
Authors: Li Chang , Xu Yan , Gao Hexin , Han Xing
Published: June 2022

In the laser quenching process, quantitative evaluation of the influence of different process parameters on quenching stress is the key to achieve quenching process optimization. A variety of different process parameters are selected as research objects, and a parameterized thermomechanical coupling model of the disk laser hardening process for 45 steel is established. Through the calculation of the model, the instantaneous change law of stress field and the phase change field under different process parameters are obtained, and the response surface equation between the multiphysics solution results and process parameters is established. The Monte Carlo method is used to randomly sample the response equation repeated times, and the sensitivity of quenching process parameters is calculated through sampling results. The calculation result shows that hollow teardroplike stress distribution is formed in the center of the spot during quenching, and the stress around the spot is larger. Thermal stress concentration appears in the reverse direction of quenching scanning, with a maximum value of 850 MPa, and a cometlike stress zone appears in the reverse direction of quenching scanning. The diameter of the laser spot is negatively correlated with quenching stress and has the greatest influence on it. The laser incidence angle has a great influence on the depth and width of the phase change layer and is positively correlated. This model can reveal the mechanism of multifield coupling changes in the material during quenching and provide technical and theoretical support for the reasonable selection of process parameters.
Direito penal e o direito administrativo sancionador como peças do macrossistema punitivo brasileiro e a rejeição ao BIS IN IDEM
Authors: Dias Jean Colbert , Ferreira Anderson , Knoerr Fernando Gustavo
Published: June 2022

A presente pesquisa trata sobre o macrossistema punitivo brasileiro, abarcando principalmente os sistemas sancionatórios do Direito Penal e do Direito Administrativo Sancionador, recorrendo ao método dedutivo e partindo da premissa que essas esferas sancionatórias são peças menores deste complexo macrossistema. O estudo contempla uma análise dos pontos de contato existentes entre o Direito Penal e o Direito Administrativo Sancionador, sob o aspecto de uma relativa dependência ou subordinação do segundo em relação ao primeiro. A aproximação desses microssistemas punitivos foi investigada sob determinadas condições de similitude destacadas em precedentes do Tribunal Europeu dos Direitos do Homem e do Supremo Tribunal Federal, para compreender o significado da independência mitigada entre eles. Após o escrutínio da premissa, identificou-se a seguinte situação problema: Qual o grau de vinculação da sentença absolutória criminal sobre o mesmo conjunto fático-probatório objeto de apuração na seara do Direito Administrativo Sancionador? Como hipótese de pesquisa, tendo como parâmetro o estado da arte sobre a temática, apurou-se que a doutrina e a jurisprudência dominantes defendem a independência desses sistemas punitivos, porém, verificou-se que existem outros aspectos valorativos do Direito Penal que podem refletir no campo de atuação do Direito Administrativo Sancionador. Constatou-se que exsurge na doutrina e na jurisprudência uma nova linha hermenêutica que repele a punição em duplicidade (ne bis in idem) sob o argumento da independência mitigada dessas esferas sancionadoras. A presente pesquisa desenvolveu-se neste norte com a finalidade de definir um modelo sancionatório lastreado na independência mitigada das esferas punitivas com ascendência hierárquica do Direito Penal.
Penggunaan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Type Tgt (Teams Games Tournament) Untuk Meningkatan Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Matematis Peserta Didik
Authors: Hasanah Nana
Published: June 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk Menganalisis peningkatan kemampuan   pemecahan  masalah  matematis    peserta  didik  yang mendapat  Pembelajaran Kooperatif   Type  TGT  (Teams  Games Tournament)  dan   peserta  didik   yang mendapat  pembelajaran  konvensional.Selain itu untuk mengetahui sikap peserta didik terhadap pembelajaran matematika.Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu metode eksperimen, dengan desain quasi eksperimen. Instrumen dalam penelitian ini yaitu tes pemecahan masalah matematis dan angket sikap. Tehnik analisis data yang digunakan untuk menguji hipotesis adalah uji perbedaan dua rata-rata. Tehnik analisis data yang digunakan untuk menguji angket sikap skala likert yaitu dengan membandingkan rata-rata skor subjek dengan nilai netral. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan analisis data diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa Peningkatan  kemampuan   pemecahan     masalah  matematis     peserta   didik  yang   mendapat  pembelajaran  kooperatif   type  TGT (Teams      Games Tournament) lebih tinggi dari pada peserta  didik  yang  mendapat  pembelajaran secara konvensional. Sikap peserta didik menunjukan sikap positif terhadap pembelajaran matematika.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Pemahaman Matematis Siswa Sekolah Menengah Pertama Melalui Problem Based Learning (PBL) Dan Direct Instruction (DI)
Authors: . Maryati
Published: June 2022

The aim of the research is to know the comparison of students Mathematic understanding
between the students who have been treated by using Problem Based Learning Method and
Direct Instruction Method, students attitude on learning process as well. The resea
rch design
was static Group Pre test
-
Post Test Design. The population was the IX grade students of
Margahayu Yunior High School
–
Bandung Regency. The sample were the students of IX B
and IX C. Each class consisted of 30 students. In this research, experim
ental group has been
treated by using Problem Based Learning Method and control group has been treated by using
Direct Instruction. The test instrument used was the ability of mathematic understanding test
and attitude scale. Based on the data analysis, th
e result is no significant diversification of
students mathematic understanding between the students who have been treated by using
Problem Based Learning Method and Direct Instruction. Whereas the students attitude, there
was positive attitude when they
were treated by using Problem Based Learning Method
PERGESERAN NILAI UNGGAH-UNGGUH OLEH GENERASI MUDA DALAM MASYARAKAT JAWA (Studi Kasus Masyarakat Desa Getassrabi Kecamatan Gebog Kabupaten Kudus)
Authors: Nida Khoirin
Published: June 2022

Desa Getassrabi merupakan salah satu desa di Kabupaten Kudus yang mayoritas penduduknya merupakan suku Jawa. Adanya kemajuan zaman telah membuat masyarakat desa mengalami perubahan dari kehidupan zaman dahulu menuju kehidupan zaman sekarang, dan dari tradisional menjadi modern. Nilai dan norma yang selalu dijunjung pada masyarakat desa dahulu kini telah mengalami pergeseran. Seperti Unggah-ungguh yang dipercaya oleh masyarakat Jawa sebagai nilai sakral yang mencerminkan kebiasaan dan adat istiadat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pergeseran nilai Unggah-ungguh yang banyak dialami oleh generasi muda dalam masyarakat Jawa di Desa Getassrabi. Adanya kemajuan teknologi saat ini telah membuat generasi muda pada masyarakat Jawa lebih tertarik dengan sesuatu yang bersifat modern dan melupakan nilai-nilai luhur yang telah dijunjung sejak dahulu. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan kajian terhadap penelitian sebelumnya sebagai acuan dan sumber terhadap data yang dipaparkan. Melalui penelitian ini akan dijelaskan bagaimana nilai Unggah-ungguh oleh generasi muda yang telah mengalami pergeseran akibat kemajuan dan perubahan pada zaman sekarang, serta solusi yang dapat ditempuh untuk melestarikan nilai unggah-ungguh tersebut.Kata kunci: Nilai Unggah-ungguh, Generasi Muda, Masyarakat Jawa.
Perubahan Sosial Dalam Upacara Adat Kematian Pada Etnis Batak Toba di Tapanuli Utara
Authors: Firmando Harisan Boni
Published: June 2022

The traditional ceremony for the death of the ethnic Toba Batak is a sacred activity and is a hereditary heritage carried out to date. Death ceremonies vary according to the situation and place of the deceased. At present there are some changes in the implementation of the ceremonies of death after the Batak people in their hometown interact with people from other regions. The informants in this study are traditional leaders, religious leaders, people who have performed traditional death ceremonies in their hometown, namely North Tapanuli. This study found that the implementation of the stages of the event at the traditional ceremonies of death that occurred at this time experienced a development where the existing customs became more diverse. Existing traditional rites have begun to change, this change gave birth to a new habit. The occurrence of these new habits is caused by a variety of things, namely the influence of the majority of teachings adopted by the Toba Batak community, space and time that has changed, and the actualization of status and power to achieve life goals. Various strategies carried out by agents to achieve life goals by changing existing structures. Changes in the structure can be seen in changes in the implementation of ritual ceremonies which are organized repeatedly, where various practices of traditional ceremonies of death are always produced and reproduced, so they will still exist. Along with various developments, in the future the implementation of the traditional ceremony of death will experience challenges, namely consumerism, materialism and decreased solidarity. However, the challenge is not a barrier to continue carrying out traditional ceremonies.
Kajian Historis dan Identifikasi Kepunahan Permainan Tradisional
Authors: Muslihin Heri Yusuf , Respati Resa , Shobihi Iqhli , Shafira Siti Alifya
Published: June 2022

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh fakta-fakta di lapangan mengenai permainan tradisional banyak yang meneliti tetapi yang diteliti lebih pada permainan tradisional yang masih eksis. Sedangkan pada permainan tradisional yang jarang dimainkan atau bahkan sudah tidak dilakukan penelitian sangat jarang dilakukan. Sehingga penelitian ini ingin menggali atau menumbuhkan kembali permainan tradisional yang hampir punah/sudah punah untuk didokumentasikan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptiftif dengan melibatkan partisipan dari semua kalangan usia. Partisipan berumur mulai dari <20 tahun sampai usia > 80 tahun, dan 2 orang partisipan dari unsur pemerintah yang menangani kebudayaan dan olahraga. Intrumen yang dipergunakan adalah peneliti dengan menggunakan pedoman wawancara, obeservasi dan studi dokumentasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah terpetakanya berapa lama suatu permainan tradisional yang hampir/sudah punah ini mengalami degradasi serta terdokumentasikannya permainan-permainan tradisional. Hasil penelitian juga menunjukan bahwa terdapat 11 permainan tradisional yang paling sering dimainkan oleh masyarakat pada rentang tahun 1960-2020 dan mendapatkan data terkait kemunculan serta menghilangnya permainan tradisional pada setiap tahun.Kata Kunci: Permainan Tradisional, Punah, Pelestarian, Budaya Lokal.
War and medicine: a hateful strict relationship
Authors: Buccicardi Duccio , Passariello Fausto
Published: June 2022

We propose an historical consideration on the deep relationship between war and medicine. War and medicine are strongly connected and the link dates back to the dawn of time. Many medical advances and key developments in healthcare has been driven by war, which in turn impacts on health and healthcare. Governments fund military research and researchers develop new technologies, some of which may be suitable for medical applications. Techniques, materials and equipment�s proven to be safe and effective in wartime have made valuable contributions to medicine in peacetime. We provide some brief historical details about triage, chemotherapy, mobile X-ray units and vascular surgery, which have all been developed in the battlefield.
Escherichia coli probiotic exhibits in vitro growth-limiting effects on clinical feline uropathogenic E coli isolates
Authors: Snell Chloe B. , Winston Jenessa A. , Quimby Jessica M. , Diaz-Campos Dubraska , Gibson Jordan F. , Harrison Alistair , Byron Julie M. , Justice Sheryl S. , Rudinsky Adam J.
Published: June 2022

OBJECTIVE

To characterize uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) in cases of clinical feline urinary tract infection (UTI) and subclinical bacteriuria and investigate the in vitro effects of E coli strain Nissle 1917 on isolate growth.

ANIMALS

40 cats with positive E coli culture results for urine collected during routine evaluation.

PROCEDURES

Characterization of UPEC isolates was performed by PCR-based phylotype analysis and serotyping. Nissle 1917 effects on growth inhibition and competitive overgrowth against UPEC isolates were evaluated in vitro using a plate-based competition assay.

RESULTS

Feline phylogroups were similar to previous human and feline UPEC studies, with most of the isolates belonging to phylogroup A (42.5%), B2 (37.5%), and D (15.0%). Fifty-two percent of isolates were found to be resistant to antimicrobials, with 19% of these being multidrug resistant (MDR). Nissle 1917 adversely affected the growth of 82.5% of all isolates and 100% of MDR isolates in vitro. The median zone of inhibition was 3.33 mm (range, 1.67 to 10.67 mm). Thirteen isolates were affected via competitive overgrowth and 20 via growth inhibition.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

UPEC isolates from cats were similar in phylogroup analysis to human and dog isolates. The in vitro effects of Nissle 1917 on UPEC warrant additional studies to determine if similar results can be duplicated in vivo.
Comparison of the sedative effects of three nalbuphine doses, alone or combined with acepromazine, in dogs
Authors: Gomes Viviane Horta , Marques Juliana Letícia Rossetto , Janiques Borré Laís da Silva , de Cerqueira Teixeira Jorge Gabriel , da Silva Marta Fernanda Albuquerque
Published: June 2022

OBJECTIVE

To compare sedative, cardiopulmonary, and adverse effects of 3 nalbuphine doses, administered alone or in combination with acepromazine, in dogs.

ANIMALS

6 healthy dogs.

PROCEDURES

Dogs were administered nalbuphine (1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 mg/kg, intravenously [IV]) combined with physiologic saline solution (1 mL, IV; treatments SN1.0, SN1.5, and SN2.0, respectively) or acepromazine (0.05 mg/kg, IV; treatments AN1.0, AN1.5, and AN2.0, respectively) in random order, with a 1-week washout interval between treatments. Sedation scores, heart rate, mean arterial pressure, respiratory rate, and rectal temperature were recorded before and 20 minutes after administration of saline solution or acepromazine (T0), and nalbuphine was administered at T0. Measurements were repeated 15, 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes after nalbuphine administration.

RESULTS

Treatments SN and AN resulted in at least 120 minutes of mild sedation and 60 minutes of moderate sedation, respectively. Sedation scores were greater for treatments AN1.0, AN1.5, and AN2.0 at various times, compared with scores for treatments SN1.0, SN1.5, and SN2.0, respectively. Administration of nalbuphine alone resulted in salivation and panting in some dogs.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

All nalbuphine doses promoted mild sedation when administered alone, and moderate sedation when combined with acepromazine. Greater doses of nalbuphine did not increase sedation scores. All treatments resulted in minimal changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, rectal temperature, and mean arterial pressure. Nalbuphine alone resulted in few adverse effects.
Animal botulism in Poland – laboratory and epidemiological investigations
Authors: Grenda Tomasz , Goldsztejn Magdalena , Kwiatek Krzysztof , Kozak Beata , Grenda Anna
Published: June 2022

Introduction

The aim of the study was to present cases of botulism in animals found in Poland in 2019–2021. The analytical laboratory diagnosis and difficulties that occurred in the interpretation of the results are described.

Material and Methods

From 2019 to 2021, samples of serum, intestinal content, liver, spleen, kidney, faeces, wet feed, dry feed, ensilage, water and mixed samples of internal organs associated with 10 suspected animal botulism cases were sent to the National Veterinary Research Institute. Samples were analysed using a mouse bioassay and culture methods in combination with ntnh and bont gene detection.

Results

Among the ten putative botulism cases, only four (40%) were confirmed in the laboratory on the basis of the detection of botulinum toxin (BoNT) or the ntnh or bont genes. The remaining six (60%) were determined as probable despite observable characteristic clinical signs.

Conclusion

The diagnosis of botulism in animals is a very difficult task, made so by the heterogeneity of Clostridium botulinum strains and possible loss of toxinogenicity during laboratory processing or the potential degradation of toxins. Laboratory diagnosis is a complex and problematic process which should utilise different prescribed methods for specific types of sample.
Analysis of Students' Mathematical Connection Ability Through Learning Strategies Based on Local Wisdom
Authors: Asfar Andi Muhammad Irfan Taufan , Sumiati Sumiati , Asfar Andi Muhamad Iqbal Akbar , Nurannisa Andi
Published: June 2022

Students' mathematical abilities are still considered low due to the lack of students' mathematical connection abilities. One effort that can be done in overcoming the low ability of students' mathematical connections is to involve the culture around students in the learning process. This study aims to analyze students' mathematical connection ability through the application of learning strategies based on local wisdom a'bulo sibatang, assamaturu, mappesabbi and sipakatau. The research method used is a quantitative quasi-experimental type of nonequivalent control group design. Through purposive sampling technique, it was obtained class XI MIPA 3 (experimental class) and XI MIPA 1 (control class). The instrument used is a test to indicators of mathematical connection ability. The results showed an increase in indicator of mathematical connection ability in the experimental class, namely 88.52% indicator I, 85.35% indicator II and 83.87% indicator III. Meanwhile, in the control class applied problem-based learning strategies only got a score of 65%. Based on the results of the analysis, it can be concluded that local wisdom-based learning in the experimental class is able to improve students' mathematical connection ability better than the control class that applies problem-based learning.
Students Mathematical Representation Ability in Learning Algebraic Expression using Realistic Mathematics Education
Authors: Yuhasriati Yuhasriati , Johar Rahmah , Khairunnisak Cut , Rohaizati Ulya , Jupri Al , Zubaidah Tuti
Published: June 2022

Mathematical representation ability (MRA) is crucial in solving mathematical problems, particularly in the topic of algebraic expressions. However, some students struggle to grasp algebraic forms in real-world circumstances. Learning through realistic mathematics education (RME) using context is one of the learning approaches that could help improve students' MRA. The objective of this study was to assess students' MRA in learning algebraic expressions through realistic mathematics education. This research employed mixed-method research with a sequential explanatory design. The subjects of this study were 27 seventh-grade students from a junior high school in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Data on students' MRA were gathered through written test and task-based interviews. The descriptive analysis of written test data revealed that students' average score is 3.6, which is considered low compared to the maximum score of 8. The majority of students (n=24) satisfied the visual indicators of MRA as they successfully drew the composite shape. Whereas the most challenging MRA aspect for students to master was symbolic representation, only a few students (n=6) could solve the problem related to the multiplication of algebraic expressions. Students’ learning loss in the prerequisites due to online learning during the Covid-19 outbreak was one cause of the students' low performance on MRA.
Gender perceptions of benefits and challenges of online learning in Malaysian ESL classroom during COVID-19
Authors: Ramli Khalilah , Assaiqeli Aladdin , Mostafa Nor Azmi , Singh Charanjit Kaur Swaran
Published: June 2022

The current study aims to investigate students’ perceptions of the benefits and challenges of online learning implementation in ESL classrooms and how gender differences influence their perceptions. Participants were 60 undergraduate students from a private university in Perak, Malaysia, who enrolled in English language courses taken during the shift to online learning at the institution. The study utilizes a quantitative approach where data were collected using an adapted questionnaire in the form of Google Form. Data collected were analysed with independent samples t-test using the SPSS software. Overall, the majority of the students agreed that the implementation of online learning posed challenges for them. The students, however, showed unbiased opinions towards the benefits of the online learning implementation in the ESL classrooms. Based on the analysis, the study found that gender differences do not influence the students’ perceptions of the benefits and challenges of online learning. The findings indicated that students do face difficulties in learning online and that there is a need for the lecturers to improve the teaching practices and strategies for online learning. The institution management is also recommended to provide better resources and technical support for effective online learning.
Mobile learning application: Infusing critical thinking in the EFL classroom.
Authors: Agustina Noni , Mayuni Ilza , Iskandar Ifan , Ratminingsih Ni Made
Published: June 2022

The emergence of mobile learning applications facilitates the pedagogical approach to developing students’ critical thinking. However, there is a scarcity of investigation on mobile learning applications’ impact on developing critical thinking as the learning outcome. Thus, this study reports the effect of a mobile learning application, ‘English with Noni’, designed to infuse critical thinking instruction in EFL classes on students’ critical thinking level by employing a sequential explanatory mixed-method approach. A quasi-experimental study was conducted to examine the critical thinking level of 65 students of a junior high school in Jakarta, Indonesia, by administering a post-test assessed using a SOLO rubric. Semi-structured interviews to explore students’ responses from using the ‘English with Noni’ application and class observation contributed to the qualitative findings. The quantitative result showed that the critical thinking level of the experimental group using this application improved significantly more than the controlled group did. The qualitative result suggested that the experimental group had positive responses to using it. They confirmed that it was interesting. They also admitted that it contributed to developing their critical thinking (i.e., predicting, providing reasons, expressing viewpoints, finding alternatives, and making conclusions), language skills (i.e., listening, reading, and writing), and sub-skill (vocabulary). The findings imply that critical thinking activities and learning affordances provided in the ‘English with Noni’ application is a potential tool to enhance students’ critical thinking infused in the EFL class, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic situation, by emphasizing self-regulated learning.
Photodynamic therapy in the treatment of patients with mycosis fungoides
Authors: Filonenko E. V. , Ivanova-Radkevich V. I.
Published: June 2022

The review highlights the current understanding of the epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, existing classifications of mycosis fungoides. Methods for diagnosis and treatment of the pathology are described, among which photodynamic therapy (PDT) plays an important role. The main advantages of PDT for mycosis fungoides include the absence of systemic toxicity, non-invasiveness, selectivity, absence of carcinogenic potential, the possibility of repeated courses of treatment, and good cosmetic results. This review collects and analyzes the results of clinical trials of PDT in patients with mycosis fungoides. The analysis showed high efficiency of PDT in patients with mycosis fungoides with isolated or limited spots and plaques. PDT can be considered as the therapy of choice in patients with facial lesions when a good cosmetic result is one of the main requirements, and radiation therapy, nitrogen mustard or carmustine can leave permanent and visible scars. Plaques located in the axillary or inguinal skin folds that are inaccessible to phototherapy can also be treated with PDT.
Integration of Analytic Network Process and PROMETHEE in Supplier Performance Evaluation
Authors: Ihsan Muhammad Alif , Garside Annisa Kesy , Wardana Rahmad Wisnu
Published: June 2022

Supplier performance evaluation is one of the important factors in the supply chain because it is one of the company's strategies for increasing customer satisfaction and also maintaining the company's services in meeting consumer demand. This study proposes the integration of the Analytic Network Process (ANP) and the Preference Ranking Organization Method for Enrichment Evaluation (PROMETHEE) to evaluate supplier performance. The integration of the two methods is proposed to obtain more complex assessment results because the combination of the two methods considers various criteria derived from ANP and various preferences from PROMETHEE, so both methods are very good to use instead of using just ANP or PROMETHEE or other methods. ANP exhibit more complex relationships between criteria and levels in the decision hierarchy, while PROMETHEE provides decision-makers with flexible and straightforward outranking to analyze multi-criteria problems. In this study, ANP is used to weight the criteria, and PROMETHEE is used to rank suppliers in evaluating supplier performance. Integrating these two methods provides more objective and accurate results in multi-criteria decision-making. The proposed method is validated by solving an industrial case of supplier evaluation problem using the real data from the skewer industry. Finally, some useful implications for managerial decision-making are discussed.
Review of The Long Emancipation: Moving Toward Freedom by Rinaldo Walcott (Duke University Press)
Authors: Rigaud Shauna
Published: June 2022

In 'The Long Emancipation: Moving Toward Freedom,' Rinaldo Walcott argues, through the use of short essays, that the Black experience can be understood through the lens of the constant struggle for emancipation. For Walcott, true freedom for Black people was never attained with emancipation and in fact, emancipation is still an ongoing process. Each chapter interrogates an aspect of Black life and death that according to Walcott create the space for Black freedom to exist.
Review of Dear Science and Other Stories by Katherine McKittrick (Duke University Press)
Authors: How Jade , Mahrouse Gada
Published: June 2022

With 'Dear Science and Other Stories,' Katherine McKittrick does the work of liberation and enacts new ways of being. Building on her previous studies, this collection engages in a story-sharing, collaborative praxis that emerges from a "black sense of place." McKittrick's Black and anti-colonial methodologies are "rebellious," "relational, intertextual, and interdisciplinary"—thereby "breaching" the "recursive," "self-replicating" logics of "our present order of knowledge" (44, 2, 23, 163). 'Dear Science' invents, reinvents, and reimagines "being human as praxis" through an aesthetic practice of deciphering theoretical texts, photographs, sounds, dance, and song (159). Illustrating her commitment to Black intellectual life, McKittrick writes, listens, and feels in communion with other creatives. In so doing, McKittrick skillfully bursts open the gatekeeping conventions that limit thought, and challenges readers to question what they think they know.
ICON 2020—International Scientific Tendinopathy Symposium Consensus: A Scoping Review of Psychological and Psychosocial Constructs and Outcome Measures Reported in Tendinopathy Clinical Trials
Authors: Mc Auliffe Seán , Bisset Leanne , Chester Rachel , Coombes Brooke K. , Fearon Angie , Kirwan Paul , McCreesh Karen , Mitham Kieran , Morrissey Dylan , O'Neill Seth , Ross Megan H. , Sancho Igor , Stephens Gareth , Vallance Patrick , van den Akker-Scheek Inge , Vicenzino Bill , Vuvan Viana , Mallows Adrian , Stubbs Carl , Malliaras Peter , Plinsinga Melanie
Published: June 2022

Objective

To identify and describe the psychological and psychosocial constructs and outcome measures used in tendinopathy research.

Design

Scoping review.

Literature Search

We searched the PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, PEDro, CINAHL, and APA PsychNet databases on July 10, 2021, for all published studies of tendinopathy populations measuring psychological and psychosocial factors.

Study Selection

Studies using a clinical diagnosis of tendinopathy or synonyms (eg, jumper's knee or subacromial impingement) with or without imaging confirmation.

Data Synthesis

We described the volume, nature, distribution, and characteristics of psychological and psychosocial outcomes reported in the tendinopathy field.

Results

Twenty-nine constructs were identified, including 16 psychological and 13 psychosocial constructs. The most frequently-reported constructs were work-related outcomes (32%), quality of life (31%), depression (30%), anxiety (18%), and fear (14%). Outcome measures consisted of validated and nonvalidated questionnaires and 1-item custom questions (including demographics). The number of different outcome measures used to assess an individual construct ranged between 1 (emotional distress) and 11 (quality of life) per construct.

Conclusion

There was a large variability in constructs and outcome measures reported in tendinopathy research, which limits conclusions about the relationship between psychological and psychosocial constructs, outcome measures, and tendinopathies. Given the wide range of psychological and psychosocial constructs reported, there is an urgent need to develop a core outcome set in tendinopathy. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2022;52(6):375–388. doi:10.2519/jospt.2022.11005
Benefits and Harms of Interventions With Surgery Compared to Interventions Without Surgery for Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis
Authors: Skou Søren T. , Poulsen Erik , Bricca Alessio , Dideriksen Mette , Lohmander L. Stefan , Roos Ewa M. , Juhl Carsten B.
Published: June 2022

Objective

To estimate the benefits and harms of interventions with and without surgery for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.

Design

Intervention systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Literature Search

MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Web of Science, and CENTRAL, all up to January 7, 2021.

Study Selection Criteria

RCTs (English, German, Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian) of interventions with and without surgery conducted in any setting for any non-fracture MSK condition in adults (mean age: 18+ years) evaluating the outcomes on a continuous (benefits) or count (harms) scale. Outcomes were pain, self-reported physical function, quality of life, serious adverse events (SAEs), and death at 1 year.

Data Synthesis

Random-effects metaanalyses for MSK conditions where there were data from at least 2 trials.

Results

One hundred RCTs (n = 12 645 patients) across 28 different conditions at 9 body sites were included. For 9 out of 13 conditions with data on pain (exceptions include some spine conditions), 11 out of 11 for function, and 9 out of 9 for quality of life, there were no clinically relevant differences (standardized mean difference of 0.50 or above) between interventions with and without surgery. For 13 out of 16 conditions with data on SAEs and 16 out of 16 for death, there were no differences in harms. Only 6 trials were at low risk of bias.

Conclusion

The low certainty of evidence does not support recommending surgery over nonsurgical alternatives for most MSK conditions with available RCTs. Further high-quality RCTs may change this conclusion. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2022;52(6):312–344. doi:10.2519/jospt.2022.11075
Estresse ocupacional em profissionais de enfermagem em um hospital no interior do sul da Bahia-Brasil
Authors: Lemos Sara Souza , Pinheiro Alba Lúcia Santos , Ohara David
Published: June 2022

Objetivo: Analisar a ocorrência do estresse ocupacional nos profissionais da equipe de enfermagem em um hospital de grande porte no interior do Sul da Bahia, Brasil. Métodos: Estudo quantitativo, de natureza descritiva–exploratória e transversal, no qual participaram 114 profissionais da enfermagem. Para coleta dos dados utilizou-se a Escala de Estresse no Trabalho, adaptado da Versão de Paschoal e Tamayo. Os dados foram processados através do software IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences versão 25.0, onde realizou-se testes estatísticos Shapiro Wilk, Levene, teste t, Qui-quadrado e o Teste Exato de Fisher. Para a correlação entre as variáveis utilizou-se o Coeficiente de correlação de Spearman com significância estatística de p<0,05. Resultados: Dentre os participantes 40,4% encontram-se com baixo estresse, 57,9% médio estresse e 0,17% com estresse alto. Não houve significância estatística relacionando o nível de estresse ao sexo, ao estado civil ou existência de filhos. A variável que apresentou significância estatística foi a que refere ao turno de trabalho (p=0,044) e a idade (p=0,025). Conclusão: A enfermagem necessita refletir sobre sua prática profissional e juntamente com a gestão estimular um ambiente laboral mais acolhedor, promover apoio psicossocial, práticas de relaxamento físico e mental.
Panorama geral da hanseníase no Brasil: uma análise epidemiológica
Authors: Traúzola Thaíssa Regagnin , Ribeiro Amanda Einsiedel , Marins Amanda Souza , Meneguci Cíntia Aparecida Garcia , Ahmad Iman Tareq Khamis , Lima Gabriela Hess Vaz de , Mota Giovana de Abreu , Souza Lorena Stein Carlos de , Nicolau Maria Eduarda Feu Rosa Nacif , Lopes Bruno Augusto
Published: June 2022

Objetivo: Expor o panorama geral e perfil epidemiológico da hanseníase no território brasileiro. Métodos: Trata-se de estudo através do levantamento de dados epidemiológicos. Informações foram obtidas no Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde (DATASUS), nas subseções Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (SINAN) e Sistema de Informações sobre Mortalidade (SIM). Resultados: Entre 2011 e 2021, foram encontrados 375.942 casos de hanseníase no Brasil. A região Nordeste destaca-se pelo número (42%). Percebeu-se preponderância em 15 anos ou mais. Houve prevalência em indivíduos do sexo masculino, constituindo 56,91%. Entre 2011 e 2019, foram registrados 1490 óbitos. O país continua sendo o segundo líder de novos casos. Isso se deve, principalmente, à demora do paciente, maioria homens, para começar a tratar. Na região Nordeste, populações encontram dificuldade para ter acesso aos serviços de saúde. O Ministério da Saúde recomenda aumentar o reconhecimento da doença em seu estágio inicial com campanhas e atividades educativas. Conclusão: Houve considerável redução de casos no Brasil. Contudo, permanece como um dos líderes da incidência dessa doença. Torna-se essencial a manutenção das políticas públicas, a fim de ser efetivada a erradicação da hanseníase.
Agravamento das doenças respiratórias no inverno
Authors: Silva Thaylane Luz , Rocha Gabriela Mendes , Ferreira Amanda , Lima Marcos Joan Ferreira de Oliveira , Herrera Beatriz Trevise , Caracas Neto Miguel Alves , Cerqueira Maíra Heringer Silveira , Cerqueira Márcio Roberto Alves , Pereira Raíza da Silva , Felício Indira da Silva
Published: June 2022

Objetivo: Compreender as doenças respiratórias mais frequentes no período do inverno e correlacionar o desenvolvimento e o agravamento delas com as variações climáticas do período. Revisão bibliográfica: No inverno há um aumento de rinite e asma ocupacional, também definidos como rinite e asma alérgica, as quais são desenvolvidas no ambiente de trabalho, dada a presença de um alérgeno, que tendem a ser mais frequentes no período do inverno, exacerbando os sintomas e os problemas respiratórios dos trabalhadores nessa época do ano. No inverno o ar fica seco e frio, o que é irritante para as vias aéreas humanas. Assim, pacientes com hipersensibilidade como a asma e a rinite, sofrem muito com o desencadeamento das crises. Dessa forma recomenda-se deixar o ambiente úmido, mas com cuidado pois o uso excessivo de medidas para umidificar o ar pode deixar o lugar muito úmido, propagando fungos e contribuindo com o agravamento dos sintomas. Considerações finais: Diante disso, faz-se necessário estudos que ajudem a obter uma melhor compreensão acerca da relação do inverno com as doenças respiratórias, para identificar os fatores de risco para o surgimento e agravos das doenças mencionadas e assim contribuir para uma melhora na qualidade de vida.
Regenerative medicine in aesthetics
Authors: Mehta Hitaishi , Bishnoi Anuradha , Dogra Sunil
Published: June 2022

Regenerative medicine refers to the restoration of the form and function of damaged and diseased tissues by upregulation of natural regenerative processes present in the human body. Applications of regenerative medicine in dermatology are numerous, ranging from the acceleration of wound healing, hair restoration, mesenchymal stem cell augmented fat transfer, skin rejuvenation, enhancing results, and reducing downtime postprocedure and postlaser, etc. In modern aesthetic practice, the most prominent among current regenerative treatments are platelet-rich plasma (PRP), stem cells, growth factors, and most recently, exosomes. Most of the modalities available at present lack high-quality evidence supporting their use and good quality clinical trials are required for the optimization of cellular source, dose, and administration intervals before these modalities are deemed acceptable for use at a wider scale.
Analisis Manajemen Kurikulum Di Perguruan Tinggi (Studi Kasus Pada Prodi MPI STAIN Mandailing Natal)
Authors: Siregar Irma Suryani , Wahyuni Sri
Published: June 2022

Islamic universities as educational institutions must be able to produce superior, religious, intelligent, innovative and competitive human beings. One important aspect that must be considered is the suitability of the curriculum with the goals and vision of the university, especially for new study programs such as the Islamic Education Management Study Program at STAIN Mandailing Natal. The purpose of this study was to describe and analyze the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum of the MPI STAIN Mandailing Natal study program. This study uses a qualitative approach with data collection techniques documentation, interviews and observations of lecturers, students, education staff, leaders and so on. The data analysis technique was carried out in three stages, namely: data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results of the study indicate that 1) Planning the curriculum of the MPI STAIN Mandailing Natal Study Program is carried out by: a) Formulating the vision and mission of the study program that refers to the vision and mission of STAIN Mandailing Natal; b) Determination of graduate profiles in accordance with the needs of stakeholders; c) Develop a curriculum structure; d) Prepare Syllabus and Semester Lesson Plans; 2) The implementation of the MPI STAIN Mandailing Natal Study Program curriculum is carried out in two systems, namely offline and online, using the Zoom meeting application, Google Meet and WhatsApp as a supporter; 3) Evaluation of the curriculum of the MPI STAIN Mandailing Natal Study Program, carried out by: a) context evaluation; b) Evaluation of inputs, related to curriculum documents, availability of lecturers, student readiness and adequacy of facilities and infrastructure; c) Process evaluation and result evaluation.
النظرية النقدية عند هربرت ماركيوز (محاولة لنقد ممارسات العقلانية التكنولوجية في المجتمع الصناعي المتقدم) دراسة تحليلية- نقدية
Authors: فياض حسام الدين محمود
Published: June 2022

هدف البحث إلى توضيح آلية ممارسات العقلانية التكنولوجية في احتواء المعارضة وترسيخ مظاهر الاغتراب الثقافي والسيطرة على جميع الأبعاد الإنسانية في المجتمع الصناعي المتقدم، بالإضافة إلى التعرف على الآثار السلبية المترتبة عليها في الواقع الإنساني والاجتماعي في المجتمع الصناعي المتقدم، بالاستناد إلى أسس النظرية والمنهجية للنظرية النقدية عند هربرت ماركيوز. وقد اعتمد البحث على المنهج التحليلي- النقدي في دراسة وتحليل وتفسير ونقد موضوع البحث. كما توصل البحث إلى مجموعة من النتائج أهمها أن المجتمع الصناعي المتقدم استطاع وبكل براعة من خلال ممارسات العقلانية التكنولوجية (الأداتية) التحكم والسيطرة على مفاصل كل الحياة الاجتماعية من خلال ترسيخ نمط معين من العلاقات الإنسانية تتصف بأنها ذات البعد الواحد، إلا أن ماركيوز لم يقدم لنا الحلول الواقعية للخروج من شباك تلك الممارسات المتجذرة في طبيعة البناء الاجتماعي للمجتمع الصناعي المتقدم. وفي النهاية أوصى البحث إلى ضرورة الترشيد العقلاني ذو البعد الإنساني لاستخدام الوسائل التكنولوجية في الحياة الاجتماعية باعتبارها أدوات مساعدة لجعل الحياة الاجتماعية أبسط وأسهل بعيداً عن السيطرة والتحكم والقمع واختزال الواقع الاجتماعي في البعد الأداتي للعقلانية التكنولوجية، بالإضافة إلى دعوة المشتغلين في حقول العلوم الاجتماعية إلى إجراء المزيد من الدراسات والأبحاث حول خطورة سيطرة التكنولوجيا على كل مفاصل الحياة الاجتماعية من خلال الاستخدام المفرط لها دون وعي يتناسب مع قدراتها المتنامية بشكل مستمر.
دور المحاسبة المالية والمراجعة في حفظ حقوق الملكية الفكرية
Authors: الحسين عمر محجوب محمد
Published: June 2022

هدفت الدراسة إلى معرفة دور المحاسبة والمراجعة ومدى اسهامها في حفظ حقوق الملكية الفكرية، والتي تشترك فيه مع الحقوق القانونية في مبدأ تحقق الايراد، وهدف حفظ حقوق الملكية الفكرية وان اختلفت الوسائل والإجراءات؛ ايضا هدفت الدراسة إلى استطلاع العاملين في المجال المحاسبي والقانوني حول دور المحاسبة المالية في حفظ حقوق الملكية الفكرية. استخدم الباحث المنهج الوصفي، مستعيناً بآراء المختصين عن طريق الاستبانة لاختبار فرضيات الدراسة والوصول إلى مدى تحققها. أسفرت الدراسة عن عدد من النتائج، كان من أهمها أن المحاسبة والمراجعة تسهمان في الحفاظ على حقوق الملكية الفكرية، يوجد خلاف بين التعاطي المحاسبي والقانوني في توصيف حقوق الملكية الفكرية، أيضا اتضح أن معايير المحاسبة والتدقيق تختلف عن القواعد القانونية رغم أنها تعتبر أطر عادلة لإظهار القيمة العادلة والحقيقية لأصول الملكية الفكرية، أيضا ريع الملكية الفكرية من الناحية القانونية ينتهي بانقضاء مدة زمنية معينة؛ أما في المحاسبة هي أصول يستمر ريعها وقيمتها، ولا تنقضي إلا بالإطفاء أو انتقال ملكيتها.
The role of commercial bank in financing small and medium enterprises: Evidence from Majmaa city during 2020- 2021
Authors: محمد Emad Suliman Sharif , عبد الله Sumia Ibrahim Ahmed
Published: June 2022

This research aims to study the role of commercial banks in financing small and medium enterprises in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The small and medium enterprises sector considered as an important sector in the national economy, due to its contribution to providing jobs, and an Increasing in Individual Income. The study assumes a statistically significant relationship between the financing of commercial banks and small and medium enterprises. In this research, the descriptive- analytical approach was used for obtaining the relevant primary data. In this regard, the researchers have designed a questionnaire to collect the necessary answers to study the variables of the study and test the study hypotheses. Moreover, the other approach that the researchers relied on is the deductive approach, where information deduced from original sources and references. The Important results we have achieved here, Small and medium enterprises Provides estimated percentage of employment, the financing provided does not comply with the client's requirements, and the conditions imposed by commercial banks on projects are intractable. The most important recommendations is, an Increasing the amount of financing provided to small and medium enterprises, Facilitating the conditions for granting loans to small and medium enterprises, and The state and official bodies must sponsor this type of project so that it can exercise its active role in the society.
اكتساب الأولاد الجنسية عن طريق الأم في القانون العماني والماليزي: دراسة مقارنة
Authors: النوفلي حسن بن عبيد بن زايد
Published: June 2022

تناول هذا البحث موضوع اكتساب الأولاد للجنسية عن طريق الأم في القانون العماني مقارنا بالقانون الماليزي، وهذا ما عرضه البحث في مباحثة الأربعة، فأوضح المبحث الأول مفهوم الجنسية ومراحل نشأتها بالقوانين الوضعية وتناول المبحث مفهوم الجنسية بالقانون العماني والقانون الماليزي ومراحل نشأتها بصفة عامة، وتناول المبحث الثاني طرق وشروط اكتساب الجنسية طبقا القوانين الدولية والوضعية وتناول المبحث كيفية اكتساب الجنسية على النطاق الدولي طبقا للمعاهدات والاتفاقيات والقوانين الدولية وكيفية اكتساب الجنسية العمانية والجنسية الماليزية من ناحية الشروط الخاصة بكل دولة، وتحدث المبحث الثالث عن آثار اكتساب الجنسية وأوضح هذا المبحث الفرق بين الآثار القانونية لاكتساب الجنسية لأولاد الأم العمانية المتزوجة من غير عماني في القانون العماني والآثار القانونية لاكتساب الجنسية لأولاد الأم الماليزية المتزوجة من غير ماليزي، وتطرق المبحث الرابع لآراء المختصين دوليا بصفة عامة وفي سلطنة عمان في منح الجنسية لأولاد العمانيات المتزوجات من غير العمانيين، وانقسمت آراء المختصين بسلطنة عمان إلى اتجاهين الأول اتجاه مؤيد لمنح الجنسية لأبناء الأم العمانية المتزوجة من أجنبي، واتجاه آخر معارض لمنح الجنسية العمانية لأبناء الأم العمانية المتزوجة من أجنبي، وقد توصل البحث إلى عدة نتائج من أهمها أن الجنسية يكتسبها الطفل سواء من قبل والده أو والدته وهذا ما أشارت إليه معظم التشريعات الخاصة بالدول وعلى وجه الخصوص دولة سلطنة عمان ودولة ماليزيا وهما محل دارسة هذا البحث.
أثر التمكين الإداري على جودة الخدمة المصرفية: دراسة تطبيقية على بنك الراجحي- أبها - المملكة العربية السعودية في العام 2020-2021م
Authors: علي مرام أحمد
Published: June 2022

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى معرفة مدى تطبيق المؤسسة للأنشطة التي لها علاقة بوجود التمكين الإداري وأثر ذلك على مستوى جودة الخدمات المصرفية فيها، وفق المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، ولقد تكون مجتمع الدراسة من المدراء ومن ينوب عنهم ورؤساء الأقسام بمصرف الراجحي- أبها. نظرًا لصغر حجم مجتمع الدراسة تم تطبيق أسلوب الحصر (المسح) الشامل، ولتحقيق ذلك قامت الباحثة بتصميم استبانة كأداة تم تطبيقها على عينة بلغت (77) مديرا ورئيس قسم؛ بنسبة (96%) من المجتمع، وتم تحليل البيانات باستخدام برنامج (Spss)، وتوصلت الدراسة إلى عدة نتائج أبرزها: توجد علاقة ذات دلالة إحصائية بين التمكين الإداري وجودة الخدمة المصرفية عند مستوى معنوية أقل (0.05). وأوصت الباحثة بضرورة إيمان إدارة المصرف بإمكانيات العاملين والثقة فيهم من خلال منحهم السلطة الكافية في التصرف في المسائل المتعلقة بأعمالهم لِما لها من أهمية في رفع أجواء الثقة والتعاون في إطار إداراتهم مما يؤدي إلى رفع كفاءة الأداء وفاعليته.