bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Using games on Learning and Expanding Foreign Language Vocabulary
Authors: عبد الهادي أ. أميمة
Published: April 2022

The present study aimed to examine the effect of using educational language games on gaining new vocabulary in EFL classes, 60 female participants from Othman Ben Affan School were chosen for the study. They were divided into two groups, 30 participants in each group. One group is the control group and it had been taught by the traditional ways while the other is the experimental group included also 30 participants, they were taught by using five types of language games known as Crossword Puzzle, Beanbag Toss, Treasure Hunt, Board Games and Word Expert Card. The same Pre- and Post-vocabulary test was applied for both groups before and after the teaching process. The results of the test were compared. Although there was no significant difference in scores between groups the performance of the experimental group surpassed that of the control group. Moreover, students enjoyed the environment in which they learned.
التركيبة السكانية والحياة الاجتماعية في مدينة طليطلة الإسلامية
Authors: حسن مفتاح البرغثي أ.يوسف
Published: April 2022

التركيبة السكانية والحياة الاجتماعية في مدينة طليطلة الإسلامية، هذه الدراسة تتناول عناصر تكوين المجتمع الاندلسي قبل الفتح وبعده وكيف تعايشت هذه العناصر مع بعضها وأهم العادات والتقاليد الاجتماعية لكل أقلية أو ملة من الملل داخل المجتمع الأندلسي وكيف أنها مع الوقت تأثرت بالجنس العربي والبربري المسلم الداخل للأندلس فاتحاً في العصور الأولى، بالإضافة إلى أن هذا البحث يتطرق لدراسة الأعياد والمناسبات الخاصة بكل طوائف المجتمع الأندلسي السكانية المختلفة عرقاً وديناً ومدى تشابه وتأثير بعضها ببعض ومدى تأثيرها على المجتمع العربي المسلم في الأندلس على المدى الطويل.
اتجاهات التحضر في ليبيا دراسة حالة بإقليم الجبل الأخضر
Authors: محمد يونس د.فرج , محمود المهدي د.فضل الله , الناجي عثمان د.عثمان
Published: April 2022

تتعدد اوجه التحضر وتختلف من مجتمع إلى آخر، ومن زمن إلى آخر، وتركز هذه الدراسة على النمو الحضري السريع الذي حدث في دولة ليبيا وبشكل مفاجئ، خاصة بعد اكتشاف النفط وتصديره بكميات كبيرة ساهمت مساهمة في انتقال المجتمع الليبي من حالة البداوة وتخطي مراحل عديدة للانتقال إلى مرحلة التحضر، وهو ما بنته نتائج الدراسة من خلال تتبع ظاهرة التحضر بإقليم الجبل الأخضر وانتقال سكانه من حالة الاقامة في الارياف والبادية إلى الاستقرار في المدن، إذ بلغت نسبة السكان الحضر بالإقليم حوالي 25% عام 1957، ارتفعت إلى نحو 83.8% عام 2006، وذلك للتطور في المراكز الحضرية الكبيرة بالإقليم خاصة مدن (درنة، البيضاء، المرج)، وقد واكب هذا النمو مشكلات عده مرتبطة بظاهرة التحضر لعل ابرزها البطالة والتلوث البيئي .
التحول الديمقراطي - إطار مفاهيمي ( المراحل - العوامل - الأنماط )
Authors: فتحي عبد المولى د.حسن
Published: April 2022

توصف عملية التحول الديمقراطي بأنها الفترة الزمنية التي تمر بين الانتقال من النظام السلطوي إلى النظام الديمقراطي, وشهد خلالها المجتمع عدداً من الصراعات بهدف إرضاء مصالح من يقودون عملية التحول, وقد بينت العديد من الدراسات بأن هناك صلات قوية بين مختلف العوامل الاجتماعية والاقتصادية والسياسية والثقافية داخل المجتمع وبين وجود مؤسسات ديمقراطية, كما أن أسباب وعوامل وكدلك مراحل التحول الديمقراطي تختلف بصورة جذرية من مكان إلي آخر, ومن فترة زمنية إلى أخرى, بينما يرى البعض الآخر من الدراسات بأن التحول الديمقراطي هو بالأساس صنع القيادة السياسية التي لديها الرغبة والمهارة من أجل إحداثه.
The Influence of Ambidextrous Leadership Mediated by Organizational Agility and Digital Business Model Innovation on the Performance of Telecommunication Companies in Indonesia During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Bawono Marindra , Gautama Idris , Bandur Agustinus , Alamsjah Firdaus
Published: April 2022

Since 2019 and still progressing in 2020, the problems of the three telecommunication operators have experienced a decline in company performance, it can be seen that TELKOM has decreased revenue from 135.567 Trillion (2019) to 135.450 Trillion (2020). The Covid-19 pandemic that occurred in Indonesia caused telecommunications operators to decide to delay investment in infrastructure development (New Capex) for 2020 and 2021. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Ambidextrous leadership mediated by organizational agility and digital business models on performance. telecommunications companies in Indonesia during the COVID-19 Pandemic. This research will be conducted using quantitative research. The sampling technique was done by convenience sampling. The number of samples is 100 respondents. Based on the discussion above, it is concluded that Ambidextrous Leadership has a positive and significant effect on Digital Business Model Innovation, Ambidextrous Leadership has a positive and significant impact on Organizational Agility, Ambidextrous Leadership has a positive and significant impact on Company Performance, Digital Business Innovation Model has a positive and significant impact on Company Performance, Organizational Agility has no positive and significant effect on Company Performance, Organizational Agility is not proven to moderate Digital Business Model Innovation on Company Performance. The study suggests the utilization of extraordinary plans in identifying external and internal situations during and after the corona virus pandemic (COVID-19).
ЗДОБУТКИ ТА ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ РОЗВИТКУ ІНСТИТУТУ ПЕДАГОГІЧНОЇ ОСВІТИ І ОСВІТИ ДОРОСЛИХ ІМЕНІ ІВАНА ЗЯЗЮНА НАПН УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Lukianova Larysa , Khomych Lidiia
Published: April 2022

У статті висвітлено результати наукової та організаційної діяльності Інституту педагогічної освіти і освіти дорослих імені Івана Зязюна НАПН України. Представлено участь вчених Інституту в розробленні законодавчих документів з освіти, освітніх Концепцій, створенні та реалізації державних освітніх програм. Висвітлено статистичні результати щодо підготовлених і виданих одиниць наукової і науково-виробничої продукції; кількості фахових видань, а також підготовлених наукових кадрів для закладів вищої і передвищої освіти; співпраці з міжнародними організаціями і освітніми установами; стану використання інформаційно-комунікаційних технологій в діяльності Інституту. Схарактеризовано результати фундаментальних і прикладних наукових досліджень з проблем педагогічної освіти і освіти дорослих. Окреслено здобутки науково-організаційної діяльності Інституту (робота відділу аспірантури, ради молодих науковців). Представлено участь науковців Інституту у вітчизняних і міжнародних проєктах. Проаналізовано діяльність Центру освіти дорослих, його структурних підрозділів. Визначено перспективи розвитку Інституту.
The Use of Antibacterial Drugs and Awareness About the Antibiotic Resistance Problem Among the Students of a Medical University
Authors: Fedotova M. M. , Malchuk V. M. , Churilin V. A. , Zapevalova A. A. , Yakovleva D. O. , Olenius D. D. , Kamenshchikova A. M. , Fedosenko S. V. , Fedorova O. S.
Published: April 2022

Background. The growth  of antibiotic resistance is an urgent  problem of modern medicine associated with the irrational use of antibacterial drugs. The solution to this problem requires a comprehensive analysis of the situation not only from the patients’ standpoint, but also from that of medical specialists. Aim. To establish the level of awareness about the problem of antibiotic resistance and to study the practice of antibacterial drug use among senior students of a medical university. Material and methods. A one-time sociological study was conducted in the format of an online survey of the 5th–6th year students of the medical and pediatric faculties of the Siberian State Medical  University of the Ministry of Health  of the Russian Federation. Results. An invitation to the survey was sent to 406 5th–6th year students of the pediatric and medical faculties; 334 students voluntarily completed the questionnaire (return  rate — 82.3%). Most students are aware of the problem of antibiotic resistance. 58.8% of the students took drugs as prescribed by a doctor, adhering to the prescribed duration of treatment. The most  commonly used  antibiotics were: amoxicillin/clavulanic acid — 57.6%, amoxicillin — 29%, azithromycin — 19.4%, ciprofloxacin — 13.4%, 3rd  generation cephalosporins — 8.1%. It was found  that 45.4% of students used  antibiotics parenterally, of which  half (50.4%) performed injections at home or in the dormitory. Up to 89.2% of respondents consider it necessary to use medications to restore the intestinal microflora against the back-ground of antibiotic therapy. Conclusions. Despite the high awareness of the problem of antibiotic resistance and adherence to medical recommendations regarding the use of antibiotics, it is necessary to increase the competence in the field of rational antibiotic therapy for both students and practitioners.
Asociación del índice de masa corporal y relación cintura/estatura con la presión arterial como factor de riesgo metabólico en estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Bojórquez-Díaz Cecilia Ivonne , Castro-Robles Alejandra Isabel , Mejía-León María Esther , Díaz-López Karina de Jesús , Quintana-López Víctor Alexander
Published: April 2022

Introducción. Los problemas relacionados con los trastornos metabólicos se han incrementado en la actualidad en población joven. Promover un estilo de vida saludable en estudiantes universitarios puede ayudar a prevenir diabetes, enfermedades cardiovasculares y diferentes tipos de cáncer. Objetivo. Calcular el Índice de Masa Corporal (IMC) de universitarios para identificar la prevalencia de obesidad e hipertensión como factores de riesgo metabólico. Materiales y método. Se utilizó muestreo probabilístico aleatorio simple (n= 282, edad 19,1 ± 1,8, 54,6% mujeres, 48,5% hombres). Se realizaron mediciones de peso y estatura para calcular el IMC, circunferencia de cintura y presión arterial. Resultados. Los resultados promedio para mujeres y hombres respectivamente fueron: IMC 24,0 ±5,5 y 25,2 ±5,2 kg/m2 (p= 0,25); cintura 76,25 ± 11,87 y 82,32 ± 15,85 cm (p= 0,001), indicando un riesgo bajo en 73,1% de mujeres y 82,5% de hombres; y presión arterial 127,73/86,03 y 142,3/94,2 mmHg (p= 0,001). La probabilidad de tener hipertensión arterial fue mayor al tener una relación cintura/estatura (RCE) alterada en mujeres y hombres (OR=3,037; IC95% 1,385-6,657 y OR=3,664; IC95% 1,249-2,179, respectivamente). Conclusiones. La población universitaria presenta factores de riesgo que pueden derivar en enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles en un futuro próximo, por lo cual es necesario modificar sus estilos de vida. La RCE es un buen predictor de riesgo de hipertensión en esta población.
Impact of nutritional and physical activity interventions on the cognitive and academic achievement of schoolchildren
Authors: Urzúa Katherine , Salazar Bettsy , Viscardi Sharon
Published: April 2022

The objective of this review is to present the impact of nutritional education, physical activity and support network interventions on the nutritional status, cognitive and academic achievement of students under 18 years of age. According to the literature, multicomponent interventions that address diet, physical activity, and involve parents concluded to be more effective in combating obesity and enhancing academic achievement in young people. Therefore, the implementation of public policies that commit to intervene in a timely manner in the first stages of the life cycle, would have a considerably beneficial impact on health.
The role and tasks of patient groups as an innovator of health and medical system : Focused on the activities of Korean Society Type 1 Diabetes
Authors: Seong Jieun , Song Wichin
Published: April 2022

The health and medical service paradigm is changing from provider-centered treatment to consumer-centered prevention and management. As medical expenses increase due to an increase in the number of chronically ill patients, national policy support is in progress to increase their healthy lifespan. The perception of the patient is also changing from a passive object to a subject. Accordingly, discussions on how to re-establish the role of the patient and organize and grow as an innovation agent are also in full swing. In this study, the case of ‘Korean Society Type 1 Diabetes’, which is leading user-driven innovation activities in the living lab method. The Korean Society Type 1 Diabetes has been building a new patient-led disease management system by not only developing patient-led devices, but also taking the lead in medical policies and improving social awareness. In particular, since it was an ‘undone science’ field that specialized institutions and related organizations were not interested in, patients and their families as the parties and the final user are making related technologies, laws, and institutions. By operating a field-based, patient-led living lab, it is becoming a major player of building a patient-centered research platform while developing capabilities and creating alternatives to problem-solving. Through technological experiments, network expansion, and related institutional innovation activities related to type 1 diabetes, patient group is conducting a leading experiment in achieving a transition from a hospital and treatment-oriented health care system to a patient-centered, prevention and care-centered health care system.
Adrenal surgery amid COVID-19 pandemic
Authors:   Elias Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Sandru Florica ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Dumitrascu Mihai Cristian ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Petca Razvan Cosmin ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   “Prof. Dr. Theodor Burghele” Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Mehedintu Claudia ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   “Nicolae Malaxa” Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Carsote Mara ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   “C.I. Parhon” National Institute of Endocrinology, Bucharest, Romania
Published: April 2022

COVID-19 pandemic affected every aspect of medical life, including the field of adrenal glands (AG). Our purpose is to overview the literature concerning AG domain, especially adrenal surgery amid COVID-19 pandemic. The approach of adrenal tumors (AT) is reflected by two aspects: what happens to a patient known with an adrenal mass if COVID-19 infection is positive and the other is related to restrictions amid pandemic daily practice that involve AT surgery. Patients with AT underling active hormonal over-production are at higher risk of COVID-19 infection or at increased risk of developing a more severe form of coronavirus infection, for instance, via diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, and obesity. During the first year of pandemic, especially if considering the periods with severe restrictions and lockdown, there was a massive reduction of adrenalectomies, when compare to the same months of the previous year. Several systems of deciding the timing of intervention were used; they is still an insufficient statistical validation of these scores until now. The reduction of surgery volume was less expressive during the second year of pandemic. The rate of peri-operatory infections is relatively low, but it depends on center. Post-operative adrenal insufficiency exposes the patient to a higher risk of infections, including coronavirus infection. Peri-operative management can be handle via telemedicine in most of cases.
Fluoride supplementation during pregnancy does not reduce caries in offspring
Authors:   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila“ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Bohiltea Roxana Elena ,   Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Grigoriu Corina ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila“ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Varlas Valentin ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila“ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Dima Vlad ,   Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Parlatescu Ioanina ,   Department of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Carol Davila“ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Epistatu Dragos ,   Department of Radiology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Carol Davila“ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Mihai Bianca Margareta ,   Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Salmen Teodor ,   Doctoral School, “Carol Davila“ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   “N.C. Paulescu“ National Institute of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Disorders, Bucharest, Romania, Vladareanu Emilia Maria ,   Faculty of Medicine, “Carol Davila“ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Giurgiu Marina Cristina ,   Department of Periodontology, “Carol Davila“ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
Published: April 2022

Fluoride represents an essential element in dental development and safety. Fluoride deficiency is associated with dental cavities. The main dietary source of fluoride is in water, followed by fluoridated toothpaste, tea, seafood, canned sardines or shells as well as medicinal supplements. The adequate intake ranges from 0.7 mg/day for toddlers, to 3 mg/day for adult females and 4 mg/day for adult males. The fluoride intake can present a difficulty in assessment, especially during pregnancy, so the question remains: is fluoride supplementation recommended during pregnancy to prevent dental cavities in the offspring? The correct answer is ‘No’. Fluoride supplementation during pregnancy does not reduce the incidence of caries in offspring. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not recommend fluoride supplementation due to its action mechanism; fluoride has beneficial effects only after the tooth eruption takes place through a topical mechanism. Fluorosis (fluoride toxicity) in offspring has not been described secondary to excessive ingestion of fluoride of the mother during pregnancy, but there are studies correlating neurotoxic effects in the infants from mothers who received fluoride supplementation.
Political Marketing Factors Determining Advantages Intention to Vote (Study on Tubanregency Election December 2020)
Authors: RAHAYU Rahayu , HANDAYATI Puji
Published: April 2022

This study aims to examine the variables of political marketing to get the most votes. This variable is a technique and control of a system so that the campaign team is successful in general elections to win or get the most votes in the political arena. For this reason, the success team must understand strategies in political marketing, which include intimacy, personal connections, trust, intention to vote, personal connections, and word of mouth. The research approach method uses quantitative because this research focuses on hypothesis testing so that the research process can be carried out in a structured manner and uses a large sample. Research result Familiarity has a significant effect on personal connection in political marketing in the 2020 Tuban Regency election. Familiarity has no significant effect on Trust in political marketing in the 2020 Tuban Regency election. Familiarity has a significant effect on the intention to vote in political marketing in the 2020 Tuban Regency election. The personal connection has a significant effect on Trust in political marketing in the 2020 Tuban Regency election. Trust has a significant effect on word of mouth in political marketing in the Tuban Regency election in 2020. Trust significantly affects the intention to vote in political marketing in the 2020 Tuban Regency post-conflict local election. Intention to vote has a significant effect on word of mouth in political marketing in the 2020 Tuban Regency post-conflict local election.
“WHAT IS RIGHT AND REAL – IS THE STORYTELLING”: MASCULINITY, MEDIA AND CREATIVITY
Authors: Aharoni Lir Shlomit , Ayalon Liat
Published: April 2022

The stereotypical view of creativity as an emblem of youth, and old age as a signifier of decline can hold grave consequences for filmmakers in the second half of life, as this misconception can result in negative attitudes, a decline in media coverage, and less funding for film production. Thus, ageing male film directors might face a collisional intersection, when the gender-based status that provides social privileges, meets with older age-based status, which leads to social weakening. This qualitative study explored the means which male directors in the second half of life use to remain creative and make films in an ageist, vastly changing world. The study is based on a dataset of transcribed semi-structured interviews with 13 well-known Israeli male directors over the age of 55. The findings led to the formation of a model of creativity in older age, which consists of the following six pathways: inspiration, adaptation, innovation, preservation, circumvention and imagination. While some of the interviewed directors emphasized their ability to change and adapt to the new cinematic world, others adhered to their old filmmaking language. The understanding of the cinematic creation as based upon the art of storytelling was common among both “camps”.
A Radial Velocity Study of the Planetary System of π Mensae: Improved Planet Parameters for π Mensae c and a Third Planet on a 125 Day Orbit
Authors: Hatzes Artie P. , Gandolfi Davide , Korth Judith , Rodler Florian , Sabotta Silvia , Esposito Massimiliano , Barragán Oscar , Van Eylen Vincent , Livingston John H. , Serrano Luisa Maria , Luque Rafael , Smith Alexis M. S. , Redfield Seth , Persson Carina M. , Pätzold Martin , Palle Enric , Nowak Grzegorz , Osborne Hannah L. M. , Narita Norio , Mathur Savita , Lam Kristine W. F. , Kabáth Petr , Johnson Marshall C. , Guenther Eike W. , Grziwa Sascha , Goffo Elisa , Fridlund Malcolm , Endl Michael , Deeg Hans J. , Csizmadia Szilard , Cochran William D. , Cuesta Lucía González , Chaturvedi Priyanka , Carleo Ilaria , Cabrera Juan , Beck Paul G. , Albrecht Simon
Published: April 2022

π Men hosts a transiting planet detected by the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite space mission and an outer planet in a 5.7 yr orbit discovered by radial velocity (RV) surveys. We studied this system using new RV measurements taken with the HARPS spectrograph on ESO’s 3.6 m telescope, as well as archival data. We constrain the stellar RV semiamplitude due to the transiting planet, π Men c, as K
c = 1.21 ± 0.12 m s−1, resulting in a planet mass of M
c = 3.63 ± 0.38 M
⊕. A planet radius of R
c = 2.145 ± 0.015 R
⊕ yields a bulk density of ρ
c = 2.03 ± 0.22 g cm−3. The precisely determined density of this planet and the brightness of the host star make π Men c an excellent laboratory for internal structure and atmospheric characterization studies. Our HARPS RV measurements also reveal compelling evidence for a third body, π Men d, with a minimum mass M
d sin i
d = 13.38 ± 1.35 M
⊕ orbiting with a period of P
orb,d = 125 days on an eccentric orbit (e
d = 0.22). A simple dynamical analysis indicates that the orbit of π Men d is stable on timescales of at least 20 Myr. Given the mutual inclination between the outer gaseous giant and the inner rocky planet and the presence of a third body at 125 days, π Men is an important planetary system for dynamical and formation studies.
Experience of Workplace Violence from the Patients among Mental Health Nurses in Indonesia: A Mixed Method Study
Authors: Yosep Iyus , Hazmi Helmy , Putit Zabidah
Published: April 2022

Background: Workplace violence by patients and visitors (PVV) against nurses is regarded a devastating occupational issue around the world. The most frequent perpetrators of violence against nurses were patients, followed by their families and other healthcare professionals. Aim:This study aimed to use a mixed method to analyze violence by patients and visitors against nurses in mental health hospital in Indonesia. Methods: The 250 mental health nurses at two general public hospitals in Bandung were recruited with stratified convenience sampling by years of working experience. Result: All nurses experienced workplace violence from both patients and their families. At least nurses experienced more than 3 types of violence with the most frequent type of violence were verbal and physical violence. The six themes were emerged including variation of violence in nurse, traumatic impact of violence, impacts of violence on profession, violence not only come form patients but also family, reason of violence, and spiritual coping. Conclussion: It is necessary to prioritize more efficient and approachable methods for nurses to deal with patients’ aggresive behavior, and to establish constant training program.
The Influence of Online Cognitive Behavior Therapy Applications on Nurse’s Anxiety during the COVID-19
Authors: Wahyuni Sri Eka , Daulay Wardiyah , Purba Jenny Marlindawany , Nasution Mahnum Lailan
Published: April 2022

BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has an impact on all aspects of human life. The rapid spread of COVID-19 has resulted in many infected patients and deaths. The rapid increase in cases affects the physical and psychological health of health workers who work in hospitals. Health workers, especially nurses, are at the forefront of treating COVID-19 patients. The most common psychological impact is anxiety.

AIM: This study aims to determine the effect of the cognitive behavior therapy online application on nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic at the USU Teaching Hospital.

METHODS: The research design is a quasi-experimental study. The research procedure was carried out by developing an online CBT application for nurses. The research respondents were 60 nurses in the COVID-19 inpatient room which were divided into an intervention group and a control group. The implementation of CBT will be carried out in five sessions. The research process in the intervention group begins with conducting a pre-test, then intervention, and post-test. Meanwhile, in the control group, only pre- and post-tests were performed. Data analysis was performed using bivariate analysis, namely, t test.

RESULTS: The results of the study can be concluded that the majority of nurses are Muslim (46%), educated nurses (66.7%), female (75%) and working 0–6 months (31.7%), aged 34, 32 years with age a minimum of 26 years, and a maximum age of 45 years, and the average anxiety experienced by nurses was 61 and 73 (medium category). The results showed that there was a significant effect of giving CBT with nurses’ anxiety (p = 0.001). The difference in anxiety scores before and after the CBT intervention in the intervention group was greater than that in the control group.

CONCLUSION: Recommendations to hospitals apply CBT to reduce nurse anxiety.
A rare shrub species as flagship for conserving desert steppe in arid Inner Mongolia
Authors: Yang Hongxiao , Xu Changhui , Chu Jianmin , Chen Jiawei , Gan Honghao , Zhou Zhenfeng
Published: April 2022

The rare species Amygdalus pedunculata Pall. (Rosaceae) in arid northern China is endangered to the point of extinction. Determined to save it, the local government of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region encouraged the herdsmen to limit grazing activities. Here, we are testing if this species could be considered as a conspicuous flagship for restoring and conserving wind-sensitive arid lands as desert steppe in northern China. We examined statistically the growing states and environmental roles of A. pedunculata populations under the comparative conditions of free and limited grazing in winter since the year 2001. This species was observed to play a critical role in preventing wind erosion and stabilising the lands, as was indicated by the formation of micro-dunes under the shrubs. This role can be attributed mainly to the crown diameters or cover from the shrubs. Under the grazing limitation condition, accompanying species and plants around the shrubs increased significantly. Regardless of free or limited grazing conditions, the shrubs were not observed to inhibit the occurrence or growth of other plants. The grazing limitation over a period of 20 years has caused the effective revival of the rare A. pedunculata species, with statistically larger and taller A. pedunculata individuals than under the free grazing condition, as well as a slightly higher population density and total crown cover. The grazing limitation policy for saving A. pedunculata is believed to be effective and the rare A. pedunculata shrub is a conspicuous flagship for helping to conserve wind-sensitive desert steppe in terms of ecosystem integrity and authenticity.
Quantifier le moral des Allemands et des Japonais ?
Authors: Delori Mathias
Published: April 2022

En 1945, le gouvernement états-unien entend évaluer les effets des bombardements aériens massifs des villes allemandes et japonaises, et commandite une expertise mobilisant deux équipes de chercheurs en sciences sociales. Leurs conclusions s’avèrent diamétralement opposées quant à ces effets sur le « moral » des civils : selon l’équipe de l’économiste keynésien Galbraith, les bombardements auraient, contrairement au but recherché, remobilisé les civils contre les agresseurs ; selon celle du psychosociologue positiviste Likert, ils auraient bien démoralisé les populations et ainsi contribué à la victoire – une analyse invoquée pour justifier la création de l’US Air Force en 1947, puis les bombardements en Corée. Si ces divergences tiennent aux rapports avec le complexe militaro-industriel, elles découlent aussi des réponses apportées aux questions : comment étudier scientifiquement le « moral » ? Peut-on quantifier celui-ci ?
Sphinx de bronze : une « réfutation » mauricienne de Paul et Virginie
Authors: Issur Kumari R.
Published: April 2022

Paul et Virginie (1788) de Bernardin de Saint-Pierre occupe une place ambiguë au sein de la littérature mauricienne. Il est tantôt perçu comme le regard de la métropole sur la colonie et tantôt comme le roman fondateur de la tradition littéraire mauricienne. Arthur Martial dans son Sphinx de bronze (1935) reprend le modèle dans une démarche palimpsestique pour en réfuter l’idéologie de romantisme exotique, la structure aussi bien que les stratégies narratives. Son écriture subversive se révèle habitée de surcroît par une vision postcoloniale avant-gardiste qui explore la confrontation entre deux mondes, colonisateur et colonial, témoignant des différences irréconciliables, malgré une attirance certaine de part et d’autre.
La Légende d’Ulenspiegel : roman ou épopée ?
Authors: Klinkenberg Jean-Marie
Published: April 2022

L’article interroge le lieu commun selon lequel la Légende d’Ulenspiegel (1867) de Charles De Coster serait le texte matriciel de la littérature francophone de Belgique et sa parution le moment fondateur de l’identité belge. Il le fait en pointant l’hétérogénéité carnavalesque de l’œuvre : relevant simultanément de plusieurs genres sans jamais représenter ceux-ci de manière canonique, elle se situe malaisément entre le roman et l’épopée.
L’ouverture des archives du Vatican pour le pontificat de Pie XII (1939-1958) : controverses mémorielles, apports historiographiques et usages de l’archive
Authors: Valbousquet Nina
Published: April 2022

Depuis mars 2020, les archives du Vatican pour le pontificat de Pie XII (1939-1958) sont accessibles aux chercheurs. Cette ouverture d’archives était très attendue autant pour l’ampleur du volume documentaire à défricher que par le caractère singulier du processus de déclassification propre aux sources vaticanes (sans règle prédéfinie de délai), mais aussi en raison des controverses mémorielles et médiatiques autour de la question de l’attitude de Pie XII face au nazisme et à la Shoah. Pour mieux saisir ces enjeux, cet article revient sur les spécificités du régime archivistique du Vatican avant d’examiner les apports historiographiques attendus de l’ouverture des fonds Pie XII. Entre fétichisme de l’archive, mythe de la transparence du document et discours apologétiques, les résurgences polémiques et sensationnalistes liées à l’ouverture de 2020 occultent les questions pourtant cruciales de méthode historique que soulèvent ces fonds particuliers et très riches. Par leur hétérogénéité et leur dispersion, entre plusieurs collections et dépôts, les archives du Vatican invitent d’autant plus à un travail minutieux de croisement et de micro-analyse des sources. Ainsi, quand elles sont scrutées à « contre-jour » (A. Frugoni), les archives permettent une compréhension plus fine et nuancée de l’attitude de l’Église à plusieurs échelles et au-delà de la seule figure du pape, rendant ainsi davantage visible les ambivalences, les tensions internes et les dilemmes animant la politique du Saint-Siège durant cette période.
Chine : l’autre superpuissance
Authors: Leterme Cédric
Published: April 2022

La Chine fascine autant qu’elle inquiète. Rivale de plus en plus affirmée des États-Unis, elle en conteste aujourd’hui la suprématie dans un nombre croissant de domaines. Bonne ou mauvaise nouvelle pour le Sud ? Un peu des deux, sans doute. Mais deux choses sont sûres : le rapport occidental à la « menace chinoise » est loin d’être universel. Et les représentations d’une Chine conquérante, homogène et univoque, souvent exagérées.
Chine : l’autre superpuissance
Authors: Thi Ha Hoang , Leterme Cédric
Published: April 2022

La notion de « communauté de destin commun » (CDC) promue par la Chine vis-à-vis de l’Association des nations de l’Asie du Sud-Est (ANASE) repose sur un sentiment d’inévitabilité de l’imbrication du destin de la Chine et des États membres de l’ANASE. Elle occulte toutefois une relation asymétrique qui induit structurellement la crainte constante des États membres de l’ANASE d’une dépendance excessive et d’une perte d’autonomie.
Insight into the potential pathogenesis of human osteoarthritis via single-cell RNA sequencing data on osteoblasts
Authors: Huan Changxiang , Gao Jiaxin
Published: April 2022

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common degenerative joint disease caused by osteoblastic lineage cells. However, a comprehensive molecular program for osteoblasts in human OA remains underdeveloped. The single-cell gene expression of osteoblasts and microRNA array data were from human. After processing the single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) data, it was subjected to principal component analysis (PCA) and T-Stochastic neighbor embedding analysis (TSNE). Differential expression analysis was aimed to find marker genes. Gene-ontology (GO) enrichment, Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis and Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) were applied to characterize the molecular function of osteoblasts with marker genes. Protein–protein interaction (PPI) networks and core module were established for marker genes by using the STRING database and Cytoscape software. All nodes in the core module were considered to be hub genes. Subsequently, we predicted the potential miRNA of hub genes through the miRWalk, miRDB and TargetScan database and experimentally verified the miRNA by GSE105027. Finally, miRNA-mRNA regulatory network was constructed using the Cytoscape software. We characterized the single-cell expression profiling of 4387 osteoblasts from normal and OA sample. The proportion of osteoblasts subpopulations changed dramatically in the OA, with 70.42% of the pre-osteoblasts. 117 marker genes were included and the results of GO analysis show that up-regulated marker genes enriched in collagen-containing extracellular matrix were highly expressed in the pre-osteoblasts cluster. Both KEGG and GSEA analyses results indicated that IL-17 and NOD-like receptor signaling pathways were enriched in down-regulated marker genes. We visualize the weight of marker genes and constructed the core module in PPI network. In potential mRNA-miRNA regulatory network, hsa-miR-449a and hsa-miR-218-5p may be involved in the development of OA. Our study found that alterations in osteoblasts state and cellular molecular function in the subchondral bone region may be involved in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis.
Négocier l’accueil de réfugiés sans réfugiés. Mobilisation associative canadienne et catégorisation du réfugié durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale
Authors: Rodrigo Annelise
Published: April 2022

Durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, le Canada n’accueille qu’un petit nombre de réfugiés. Cet article vise à étudier les négociations menées par un réseau associatif ayant à sa tête deux associations – le Congrès juif canadien et le Canadian National Committee on Refugees [CNCR] – pour faire admettre des réfugiés au pays. Les dirigeants juifs et les membres du CNCR développent à la fois des négociations externes avec le gouvernement fédéral et des discussions internes au sein même du réseau associatif afin de présenter les réfugiés comme des migrants utiles, des migrants idéaux.
Aménager les territoires des énergies en Suède : rivalités de pouvoirs et limites d’un processus démocratique
Authors: Meyer Teva
Published: April 2022

En modifiant les sources d’approvisionnement, les transitions énergétiques entraînent un réaménagement des territoires des énergies. Les conflits locaux que la construction ou la fermeture d’infrastructures pourraient déclencher représentent une menace pour la réalisation des transitions. Dans les projets d’aménagement, la participation du public et plus globalement du niveau local dans le processus décisionnel est traditionnellement perçue comme un outil de minimisation des risques de conflits. En Suède, les communes jouissent d’un pouvoir important dans l’aménagement de leur territoire. Néanmoins, l’encadrement législatif de la consultation du public demeure largement partiel et permissif. Comme le renouvellement du parc électronucléaire le montre, les porteurs de projet disposent de différentes opportunités pour orienter ou contourner la démocratie participative à leur profit. De plus, les rapports entre les centrales nucléaires et leurs territoires d’implantation tendent à réduire les probabilités de voir émerger localement des voix discordantes.
« Devenir le Danemark » : le pays nordique comme « idéal politique symbolique » chez Francis Fukuyama ?
Authors: Bourgois Pierre
Published: April 2022

Cet article s’intéresse à la représentation symbolique du Danemark à travers les travaux du célèbre politologue américain Francis Fukuyama. L’auteur de « la fin de l’histoire » se sert effectivement de la société danoise pour définir l’horizon « symbolique » de toute politique de développement. « Devenir le Danemark » devient ainsi, pour Fukuyama, l’une des problématiques essentielles en matière de développement politique. Si le Danemark est donc davantage utilisé ici pour désigner, plus généralement, une société démocratique réussie, le vrai Danemark contemporain semble cependant être érigé, chez lui, en véritable référence pour l’ensemble des pays en développement. Pays stable et prospère, le Danemark semble avoir réussi à combiner, dans un équilibre parfait, les trois éléments essentiels, aux yeux du politologue américain, à toute démocratie libérale réussie, à savoir l’État, l’autorité de la loi et la responsabilité politique des gouvernants. S’il existe plusieurs voies pour « devenir le Danemark », il convient cependant de s’intéresser à cette réussite danoise et plus généralement, à cette représentation fukuyamienne faisant du pays nordique un « idéal politique symbolique » en matière de développement politique.
From “democratic erosion” to “a conversation among equals”
Authors: Gargarella Roberto
Published: April 2022

In recent years, legal and political doctrinaires have been confusing the democratic crisis that is affecting most of our countries with a mere crisis of constitutionalism (i.e., a crisis in the way our system of “checks and balances” works). Expectedly, the result of this “diagnostic error” is that legal and political doctrinaires began to propose the wrong remedies for the democratic crisis. Usually, they began advocating for the “restoration” of the old system of “internal controls” or “checks and balances”, without paying attention to the democratic aspects of the crisis that would require, instead, the strengthening of “popular” controls and participatory mechanisms that favored the gradual emergence of a “conversation among equals”. In this work, I focus my attention on certain institutional alternatives - citizens’ assemblies and the like- that may help us overcome the present democratic crisis. In particular, I examine the recent practice of citizens’ assemblies and evaluate their functioning.
The Effects of the Flipped Classroom on Primary School Students' Writing Performance in English
Authors: Sharom Khairunnisa , Na Kew Si
Published: April 2022

As the education world revolves to Education 4.0, flipped classroom is seen to be one of the learning approaches that best described the future learning. This research investigated the effects of flipped classroom approach on students English writing performance, the effects of flipped classroom approach on students’ motivation in English writing; and the correlation between students’ English writing performance and motivation. This study employed quasi-experimental approach to control group and experimental group. The instruments used in this study are reliable tests and validated questionnaire. The findings show that flipped classroom had positive effects on primary students’ English writing performance and motivation, as the evidence shows that the experimental group who experienced flipped classroom had a better writing performance and motivation compared to control group. However, the correlation between students’ English writing performance and motivation is uncertain.
The Microbiological Control Problem on Board Manned Spacecraft
Authors: Guarnieri V.
Published: April 2022

As demonstrated by 4 decades of space research [1], in microgravity fungi and bacteria efficiently live and proliferate;man is weaker; synergistic effects among microgravity and other space factors may happen; any material can also be damaged, affecting instrument and system reliability. [...]
Living in Outer Space: Anthropology and Proxemic Methods for Human Adaptation Analysis in Microgravity Environment
Authors: Ferrino M.
Published: April 2022

The Space Station (ISS) is a combined Laboratory- Office/Home and embodies ethical, social, and cultural aspects as additional parameters to be assessed to achieve a user centered architectural design of crew workspace (fig.1). With regard to group interaction as well as individual needs in terms of time, space and crew accommodations, cultural and physical anthropology’s methods are needed to collect life style patterns and human adaptation trends living in “Space”. [...]
Gstm1 and Gstt1 Genotypes and Chromosomal Damage in Subjects Exposed to Low Level of Formaldehyde
Authors: Bigatti M. P. , Lamberti L. , Santovito A. , Ardito G.
Published: April 2022

During the course of evolution, the living organisms have developed a set of enzymes able to eliminate the harmful xenobiotics present in food and in the environment (1). Among the several detoxification mechanisms (phase II) used for protection, the reduced glutathione and the glutathione-S-transferases (GSTs) is one of the most efficient systems. At least five gene families are present in humans (GSTM,GSTT,GSTP,GSTA and microsomal GST). In humans at least twenty GST enzymes with different isoenzymatic forms are present. Both GSTM1 and GSTT1, in particular, are polymorphic and there is now a considerable volume of data supporting the opinion that these polymorphisms can influence the susceptibility to cancer. [...]
Huvec: an Experimental Model to Test the Hypothesis that Infection is the Leading Cause of Preeclampsia
Authors: Cardaropoli S. , Pescarmona G. P. , Silvagno F. , Todros T.
Published: April 2022

During normal pregnancy, endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) is believed to play an important role in lowering peripheral vascular resistance (Silacci et al. 2000),while in preeclampsia (PE), characterised by pregnancy induced hypertension and proteinuria, there is a lack of vasodilation probably due to a reduced eNOS expression (Seligman et al. 1996). In PE we have found serological evidence of infection (high WBC count, high ferritin and low transferrin) (Todros et al. 2000) and several Authors observed an alteration of other markers of an infectious status (i.e: neopterin and C-reactive protein) (Haeger et al. 1992;Teran et al. 2001).Our objective was to test in vitro the hypothesis that infection negatively affects eNOS expression.
The Clinical Dilemma of Sick Neonates with Positive COVID Antibodies – A Case Series from India
Authors: Kalane Shilpa , Shah Dipti , Joshi Santosh , Wakankar Anuradha , Rajhans Arti , Joshi Rajan
Published: April 2022

In the face of the emergence of COVID-19, the multisystem inflammatory syndrome in neonates, which is associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus, has increasingly been reported. The clinical presentation and evolution of multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS) mimics neonatal diseases such as sepsis. Because of the similarities, these cases present clinical and laboratory peculiarities that necessitate distinguishing them from more common neonatal illnesses to reach a consensus on this new disease in the future. Here, we present two cases from India in which neonates had MIS-like manifestations but were later diagnosed with sepsis and metabolic disorder, posing a management dilemma.
Evaluation of Herbicidal Properties of Mikania (Mikania Micrantha H.B.K) and Rain Tree (Samanea Saman Jacq Merr) Leaf Extract
Authors: Islam Md. Shariful , Khatun Muslima , Uddin Md. Nizam , Rahman Md. Sharifur , Ashraful Islam Shah Md. , Saifullah Md. Khaled
Published: April 2022

Background:

Uses of synthetic herbicides to control weeds have negative impacts on soil health. But botanical herbicides have little or no impacts on soil health in addition to control weeds.

Aim and Objectives:

The aim of the research is to develop botanical herbicides for controlling selected weeds. A pot experiment has been done to evaluate the herbicidal properties of fresh Mikania micrantha H. B. K and Samanea saman Jacq. Merr. leaf extract on two commonly grown weeds Physalis heterophylla and Chenopodium album. Four weed seedlings were transplanted in each pot and three replications were maintained for pots and twelve for each weed. Eighty percentage methanolic extract (1:1) of M. micrantha and S. saman were applied at 0, 10, and 15 mL per pot after 35 days of transplanting.

Materials and Methods:

Data were collected for agronomic parameters, chlorophyll contents, weed control efficiency by number and weight, and pH and Electrical conductivity (EC) of postharvest soils. About 92% C. album by number was controlled by application of 10 mL M. micrantha extract and which was 36% by weight. Maximum 58% C. album and P. heterophylla by number and 12%–16% by weight was controlled by application of 15 mL S. saman leaf extract. Chlorophyll contents (a+b) were significantly decreases in treated leaves compared to control as these plant extract causes chlorosis of weed leaves.

Results:

Hence, number of yellow leaves significantly increases and green leaves decreases in treated leaves. pH (7.08–7.34) and EC (0.62–0.89 dS m-1) of postharvest soil indicated that these values were not significantly change after and before application of herbicidal extract and thus no adverse effect was found on soil environment.

Conclusion:

Considering the weed control efficiency, it is concluded that M. micrantha leaf extract has high potentiality as botanical herbicide to control both C. album and P. heterophylla.