bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of health risks associated with food safety
Authors: Bogdanova Olga G. , Efimova Natalia V. , Molchanova Olga A.
Published: January 2022

Introduction. Aim. Selection of priority safety indicators and optimal research scope through analysis of potential health risks associated with chemical and microbiological safety of food products (FP). Materials and methods. Retrospectively analyzed data on chemical and microbiological safety of FP addressed on the consumer market of the Republic of Buryatia for 2016-2020. Assessment of the potential risk of harm to human health included prediction performed on linear regression models. Results. The maximum probability of violations of mandatory requirements for chemical and microbiological contamination was noted for dairy products. The minimum probability of violations was identified for the biologically active additives and industrial baby FP. The calculation of potential risks to consumer health based on the results of studies of FP revealed the categories of “high risk” - fish and seafood, “significant risk” - dairy products, confectionery, vegetables, melons, soft drinks. It was found that the supply of fish and seafood, poultry and poultry products had long supply chains, when the risks associated with non-compliance with their transportation and storage conditions were most likely Correlations were revealed between the risk level according to the microbiological criterion associated with the contamination of food, fish, culinary products, poultry meat and the incidence of acute intestinal infections. The indicated factor signs determine from 28.6% to 67.0% of the variance of the incidence. Conclusion. Identification of potential risks of harm to the public health related to FP safety indicates the need for further monitoring of the content of chemical and microbiological contaminants.
Counter-Hegemony with No Outlet: A Neo-Gramscian Perspective on the Brexit Vote
Authors: DELL Allan Cooper
Published: January 2022

It is tempting when viewing the Brexit referendum and its justifications to lean on identity based analyses for explanations, pointing to a rise in right wing nationalism. However, if we are to look at the economic standing of those who voted no in the Brexit referendum, and moreover, to realize their place in larger flows of neoliberalism, a more complex picture comes into view. Neo-Gramscian theory is uniquely placed on this backdrop in its ability to give us a critical perspective on hegemony, as well as backlash towards it. In the course of this paper, the possibility that Brexit offers us an example of anti-hegemonic backlash against the larger neoliberal project of the EU will be explored. That is to say, in the context of an organic project of neoliberal expansion in which the leftist alternative in the UK has largely come to support further integration into the EU, to what extent can the Brexit vote be seen as counter-hegemony with no outlet?
Excavating the Scientific Approach and Efficacy of Kavuli Kalam and Savvu Varmam in Treating Epilepsy
Authors: M.Y Risvan. , S Suresh. , K Balagurusamy.
Published: January 2022

In recent days, Siddha system of medicine has emerged as an arena for research especially in varma. Nearly 14.5 lakhs estimated
number of people are reported to be affected with epilepsy in India every year. Researchers have concluded that stimulation of kavuli
kalam, savvu varmam has powerful effects on epilepsy. The primary objective of this review was to describe the scientific approach
and efficacy of kavuli kalam and savvu varmam in treating epilepsy. To treat epilepsy, the electrical disturbances in nerve cell have to
be regulated. Stimulation of kavuli kalam and savvu varmam has powerful effect on autonomic nervous system and thereby regulating
the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous activation which leads to balancing the abnormal electrical activity. The effect is also
related to muscle, nervous system and blood supply. This review article critically explores the novelty behind the stimulation of kai
kavuli kalam, nadu kavuli and savuu varmam for the effective management of epilepsy.
Effect of Artesunate on Reproductive Function in Female Wistar Rats
Authors: K.O Oyedeji
Published: January 2022

This study was designed to investigate the effect of artesunate on reproductive function in female Wistar rats. Fifteen female rats
(120 – 160 g) were used for the estrous cycle and histopathological studies. Artesunate (1.43 mg/kg) was administered orally on daily
basis for 21 and 50 days respectively for the estrous cycle and histological studies. Estrous cycle was carried out using the technique
of Marcondes et al., histologies of the ovaries and uteri were also carried out. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and
student’s t-test at p=0.05. Treatment of rats for 21 days with artesunate (1.43 mg/kg) produced significant (p<0.05) increments in the
estrous and metestrous phases as well as a significant (p<0.05) reduction in the proestrous phase of the estrous cycle relative to their
respective controls. The histopathological study presented with ovarian medullar that is severely congested (hemorrhagic) including
expanded lumen of the endometrial glands. It can therefore be concluded that artesunate probably has pro-fertility effect with
deleterious effect on the ovaries at histological level in female Wistar rats.
Microencapsulation Technology a Holistic Approach in the Field of Pharmaceutical Sciences a Review
Authors: Lodhi Devendra Singh , Panwar Aakash Singh , Golani Pradeep , Verma Megha , Jain Namrata , Nagdev Sanjay
Published: January 2022

Microencapsulation is a technique that uses a coating to encapsulate microscopic particles or droplets in order to generate miniature
capsules with therapeutic properties. The substance contained within the microcapsule is referred to as the core, internal phase, or
fill, whereas the wall is referred to as a shell, coating, or membrane. A microcapsule is a small object that contains essential items,
internal components, or fillers and is encased by a shell, cover, or membrane. Microcapsules range in size from 1 to 1000 micrometres.
This approach is frequently used for medication administration, molecular protection, and robustness. The microencapsulation
programme has been established as a different delivery mechanism for multiple treatment regimens and offers potential benefits
beyond those of normal medication delivery systems. Microencapsulation is a well-established review dedicated to the preparation,
properties, and applications of individually encapsulated novel small particles, as well as significant improvements to tried-and-tested
techniques relevant to micro and nano particles and their use in a wide range of industrial, engineering, pharmaceutical,
biotechnology, and research applications. Its scope extends beyond conventional microcapsules to all other small particulate systems,
such as self-assembling structures that involve preparative manipulation.
Effects of Academic Stress on Teenagers with Type 1 Diabetes
Authors: Perez Britney , Sierra Jannette
Published: January 2022

Type one diabetes is a a condition that is exponentially growing in the US and all over the world. As the majoirty of these patients are diagnosed at a young age, much research is being completed in order to find ways to help these adolescents live a more normal life by minimizing its effects. The goal of this research is to find a possible correlation between diabetic teenagers’ academic stress levels and their average glucose levels. By means of an extensive 3 week survey in which each participant was asked to share their stress levels, lifestyle habits, and glucose reports on a daily basis, it was found that there is a strong positive correlation between he two variables. They produced an r-value of about 0.9939, suggesting statistical significance. Knowing this information will help patients within this age group manage their glucose readings better and keep them at better control throughout the day.
Diet and Health Implications of Night Shift Nursing
Authors: Stockmaster Autumn , Talarczyk Patricia
Published: January 2022

The nursing profession is heavily saturated with long hours and night shifts. Oftentimes new nurses spend months to years working on the night shift which influences biological processes such as the circadian rhythm. Their eating habits, digestion, sleep, and metabolism are all affected. Using the platform Google Forms, night shift nurses from the past and those currently working the night shift were questioned on their night shift experience, focusing on their diet and dietary habits. After the data collection was analyzed in Google Sheets, I drew conclusions and found trends among the participants. There were forty participants due to method limitations, but the participants showed many negative implications of being a night worker. In order to evaluate multiple perspectives from the participants, there were two groups of participants. The first consisted of nurses currently working the night shift, and the second group had nurses that have worked the night shift in the past but no longer do. Current night shift nurses were negatively impacted the most, but to my surprise, there were still dietary implications for those who do not work the night shift currently. For the most part, both groups of participants’ diets and overall health had declined; something needs to be done to help those helping us.
An Ethnographic Study on the Non-Material Impacts of the Educated Youth Program
Authors: Yim Chloe , Upton Kathryn
Published: January 2022

In a movement that led to over a million civilian deaths and the persecution of millions more, the Chinese Cultural Revolution mobilized all aspects of state in order to upheave traditional hierarchy and maintain a Maoist regime. During this time, under the Educated Youth Program, nearly 17 million students of varying societal backgrounds moved to rural locations to develop “proper” values and skills. Through a qualitative ethnographic case study, twelve narrative interviews conducted with participants of the program, representing multiple regions in China, were examined under the principles of thematic analysis in order to discover overarching themes about the immaterial impacts that occurred as a result of this wide-scale emigration and whether these changes were positive or negative. Data indicated that (1) because of the rural environment and hard-working people around them, many participants gained perseverance, and (2) increased interactions with those of ethnic and economic different backgrounds led to greater acceptance of others. The findings of the study suggest that the Educated Youth Program was ultimately beneficial for its participants in regards to their overall life. These results help build a more comprehensive understanding about the impacts of rural education in China through the direct incorporation of participants’ perspectives.
Effects on Stress Levels during COVID-19
Authors: Selva Maaya , Tadman Elizabeth
Published: January 2022

The majority of individuals have been focusing on the spread and lethality of the coronavirus along with its effect on the economy, but it is also important to look at the impact it has on our mental health. The coronavirus has also indirectly led to more mental health problems like depression, anxiety, and, most importantly, stress, especially in the teen population. With the ongoing pandemic, how has this affected people’s stress levels over the past year?
De impact van CYP2D6-polymorfisme op een behandeling met aripiprazol bij kinderen en jongeren: een systematische review
Authors: Raskin E. , Danckaerts M.
Published: January 2022

Impact of CYP2D6 polymorphism on children and adolescents treated with aripiprazole: a systematic review

Psychotropic drugs show a significant individual variability in efficacy and adverse events. To explain these differences, there is a promising focus on studies which examine the genetic variants of the cytochrome P450 enzyme 2D6 (CYP2D6).

The CYP2D6 gene has a large genetic variability with over 100 known allelic variants encoding this protein. These variants contain predictive value for the function of the CYP2D6 enzyme. Aripiprazole is metabolized by the CYP2D6 enzyme, thereby CYP2D6 allelic variants potentially affect the pharmacokinetics of the drug.

This systematic literature review summarizes research on that potential influence of CYP2D6 polymorphism on the treatment outcomes of aripiprazole in minors, in terms of pharmacokinetic changes, efficacy and adverse events.

Relevant articles were selected according to PRISMA guidelines (‘preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses’) using Embase and PubMed. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 10 relevant research articles were retained. The available research shows a possible link between genetic variants of the CYP2D6 enzyme on the one hand, and efficacy and adverse events such as hyperprolactinemia or weight gain on the other hand, in minors treated with aripiprazole. However, the number and quality of studies are low.

Recommendations for future studies are made since this systematic review offers insight into the relevance of CYP2D6 genotyping in children and adolescents treated with aripiprazole.
THE INTERRELATIONSHIP AMONG THE COMPONENTS OF STUDENTS’ INTERNET INSIGHT AS AN ACADEMIC RESOURCE TOOL IN KENYAN UNIVERSITIES
Authors: Obulinji Musamia , Korir Ruto , Kiaritha Njeri , Mulambula Shikuku
Published: January 2022

Purpose: The aim of this paper was to determine the interrelationship among the components of students’ internet insight as an academic resource tool in universities based in Kenya.

Methodology: The study was conducted in Moi University and Daystar University. The study was based on the Social learning theory by Bandura focusing on internet self-efficacy and supplemented by Technology acceptance model by Davies. Quantitative research approach was undertaken. An ex post facto research survey design was adopted. The researcher used a representative sample of 435 (Moi University) and 175 (Daystar University)adding up to 610 Third year student teachers of the academic year 2015/2016 drawn from School of Education in the two universities. Stratified sampling was used to categorize students by gender from each stratum; participants were chosen randomly. Questionnaires were used as instruments of data collection. Content validity was established by use of expert judgment in the school of education. Test re-test method was applied to check if the instruments that collected data were reliable. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to analyze data. In descriptive statistics data frequencies, percentages and mean was used. Analysis of variance (ANOVA), Chi square and Post hoc tests were used to test the hypotheses.

Results: The findings indicated that more participants concurred with almost all accounts on internet knowledge, self-efficacy, perceived internet usefulness and perceived internet ease of use.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The results of the paper are useful in designing educational programs in Kenyan institutions of higher learning and also, present a platform to close the gap of knowledge in digital divide field which is used later in technology acceptance studies.
THE PHILIA PROJECT – FOR THE SUCCESSFUL INTEGRATION OF THE YOUNG THROUGH THEIR EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIAL NETWORK DEVELOPMENT
Authors: COJOCARU DANIELA , FERREIRA JORGE M. L. , HASSAINI LYAZID , IONESCU ION , MORENO SAINT-MARTIN CARINE
Published: January 2022

The Philia+ project has been approved for funding within the Erasmus + Programme. Several partners from Belgium, France, Germany, Portugal and Romania (from higher education and social work institutions) have worked to support the academic success and social inclusion of (pre)adolescents aged 13-18 in foster care, and to enhance, preserve and develop their support networks. Training programmes were held for teachers, trainers and researchers involved in the project, as well as for students and social work professionals and young people in difficulty in the care of associations and organizations providing them social and psychological support. The aim has always been to change their position according to the theoretical DPAPC (empowerment of individuals and communities) framework and to the methodological RAC (collaborative research-action) framework, in order to enable them to understand the mechanism of the social determinism of success and failure and to enhance their support networks. We managed to create two training modules, teasers of experienced testimonies (focus groups, comprehensive conversations), educational films for the two modules, educational films on accompanying Roma and unaccompanied minors.
CURRENT SUICIDAL SITUATIONS WITHIN THE ROMANIAN AREA
Authors: STAN DUMITRU
Published: January 2022

This article has been focussed on presentation of an older sociological issue – committing suicide /killing oneself – within new interpretative contexts specific to current Romanian society. The argumentation is therefore developed towards attracting three sustainable conclusions: a. right to property over one’s own body should not metamorphose into individual’s right to kill himself; b) no matter how many logical arguments we might have for committing suicide as a normal fact, it will naturally remain a pathological social fact; c. social actions against suiciding cannot otherwise be but ante factum. Consequently, social actors should be informed and get awareness on suicidal risk factors within the environment they are living in. This last aspect shall occupy the most part of the pages of this article. The conclusion of the whole approach is that no matter how many justifications, excuses and mitigating circumstances we may find, the suicidal act cannot be otherwise but traumatising and condemnable to society.
Apatite-staffelite ore flotation efficiency improvement
using two-stage slurry thickening
Authors: Morozov Valery , Valeriya Polivanskaya
Published: January 2022

The studies were performed suggesting that the

cause of P2O5 losses during apatite-staffelite ores (ASO)

treatment are due to non-selective flocculation of fine

classes during flotation. When using strong flocculants,

special preparation of condensed slurries is necessary,

ensuring their deflocculation before the flotation process.

A scheme and mode of preparation of fine classes for the

flotation process have been developed, including thickening

of the classification overflows using strong anionic

flocculants and deflocculation of the thickened product

before the flotation process with reagents-dispersants

used in the basic flotation mode. A mode of preparation

of slimes of ASO ores for flotation is proposed, including

thickening of the discharge of the classification

operation using the anionic flocculant “Praestol-2540”,

conditioning of the condensed product with additions of

liquid glass and caustic soda in a ratio of 1 : 1, dilution

and re-thickening of deflocculated slimes, consolidation

and flotation thickened sludge and sand. The big laboratory

tests have shown that the application of the developed

regime provides a total increase in the extraction

of P2O5 from ore from 70,1 to 71,5 % with an increase

in the P2O5 content in apatite concentrate from 37,1 to

37,8 %, which makes the developed technology promising

for processing refractory ASO at Kovdorsky GOK.
Esterification of Free Fatty Acid in Palm Oil Mill Effluent using Sulfated Carbon-Zeolite Composite Catalyst
Authors: Hasanudin Hasanudin , Putri Qodria Utami , Agustina Tuty Emilia , Hadiah Fitri
Published: January 2022

Free fatty acid esterification (FFA) in palm oil mill waste (POME) was carried out using a sulfonated carbon-zeolite composite catalyst. The catalyst is synthesized with carbon precursor obtained from molasses, which is adsorbed on the surface of the zeolite and then carbonized and sulfonated with concentrated H2SO4 to form a sulfonated carbon-zeolite catalyst composite, which will be used for the esterification catalyst and the optimization process for the esterification reaction is carried out using the response surface methodology (RSM) and experimental central composite design (CCD). Importantly, the observed independent variables were temperature, catalyst weight, and reaction time to produce fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) products. The catalyst was successfully synthesized, which was shown from the SEM characterization strengthened by the presence of a sulfate group in the FTIR results and the calculation results of high acidity properties. Optimization of FFA esterification with SCZ catalyst obtained optimal conditions with a temperature of 79oC, a catalyst weight of 3.00 g, and a reaction time of 134 minutes with a FAME product of 93.75%, considering that the viscosity of biodiesel is below that required by the API.
Socioeconomic Effects of COVID-19 in Mexico: A Multisectoral Approach and Policy Options
Authors: Hernández-Soto Alan , López-López Jhair , Yúnez-Naude Antonio , Govea-Vargas Yatziry
Published: January 2022

The health crisis caused by the spread of COVID-19 has caused a profound social and economic disruption in Mexico. Our purpose in this paper is to contribute to the knowledge about the economic impact of the pandemic in Mexico and to evaluate social policy options to mitigate its effects. We do so based on a multisectoral-multiplier model and the most recent Social Accounting Matrix for Mexico, with which we estimate the direct and indirect impacts of COVID-19 as well the likely effects of two alternatives for mitigating them: an unconditional cash transfer scheme for households living in poverty, and the establishment of an unemployment insurance program for workers who have lost their jobs during the pandemic. We find that the first alternative alleviates more value added and loss of income, and thus has a greater effect in reducing inequality and the incidence of poverty.
State Urban and Community Forestry Program Funding, Technical Assistance, and Financial Assistance within the 50 United States
Authors: Hauer Richard , Johnson Gary
Published: January 2022

This article describes the enabling legislation for technical and financial assistance, types and frequency of technical and financial assistance, and funding of urban & community forestry (U&CF) programs to the 50 United States. In 2002, $30.7 million in federal and state money financed the 50 state U&CF programs. Federal funding accounted for 60% ($18.5 million) and state funding was 33% ($10.2 million) of the total. Half of the $36 million federal government U&CF allocation in 2002 went directly to state U&CF programs. State U&CF programs distributed 38.3% of program monies (from all funding sources) to local programs through grants. Remaining program monies were used to support state U&CF programs through providing technical assistance, council administration, volunteer partnerships, and program administration. Nearly 60% of the state U&CF coordinators suggested funding of their state U&CF was inadequate to meet current needs and indicated a 60.9% mean increase in program funding was needed. All state coordinators believed their state U&CF program would decline if federal funding was eliminated. Nearly one-third believed their state program would end and nearly half believed a severe reduction in the state program would occur if federal funding was eliminated. Only 42% of state U&CF programs had enabling legislation that authorized financial and/or technical assistance. Other entities that provide U&CF assistance were identified with the Cooperative Extension Service most frequently cited.
Assessing Urban Forest Structure and Health in Shenyang, China
Authors: Ning Zhu , He Xing , Liu Chang , Abdollahi Kamran
Published: January 2022

This article summarizes the assessment of the urban forest structure and health in central areas of Shenyang, China. Urban forest cover analysis was conducted using aerial photographs, satellite imagery, and a field survey of 282 plots as major study methods. Based on the location, function, and management objectives, the urban forests were classified into five cover types: landscape forests, ecologic forests, road forests, park forests, and commercial forests. Total tree cover in the study area is 7.85%. Most trees and shrubs are in good to very good health and have relatively small diameter at breast height and height. The major tree species are different in urban and suburban areas, which was the result of the natural occurrence of the species and manmade disturbances. Major recommendations for the future management include increasing urban forest cover, especially in the city center, east side, and outskirts; and increasing species diversity and urban forest connectivity.
Fertilizer Uptake, Partitioning, and Recovery in Container- Grown Common Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) Trees
Authors: Werner L.P. , Jull L.G.
Published: January 2022

Ammonium-nitrate (NH4NO3) double enriched with the 15N isotope (1.5 atom %) was used to evaluate fertilizer N recovery, N partitioning, and aboveground N status in container-grown common hackberry (Celtis occidentalis L.) trees back-filled with native soil at Arlington, Wisconsin and Lisle, Illinois, U.S. Treatments consisted of 0, 1.42 g N tree-1 (0.05 oz) and 4.27 g N tree-1 (0.15 oz), the area equivalent of 0, 0.49, and 1.47 kg N 100 m-2 (0, 1, and 3 lb N 1000 ft-2). Trees were harvested 14, 30, 60, and 90 days after fertilization. Fertilizer-induced changes in aboveground N status were significant only at the 4.27 g N tree-1 (0.15 oz) treatment level. The amount of fertilizer N recovered in aboveground tissues increased with rate of application. Fertilizer N was preferentially partitioned to foliage and current season stem wood. The percentage of fertilizer recovered in aboveground tissues did not differ between the application rates, ranging from 15%–25% at Arlington, WI, and 5%–9% at Lisle, IL. Frost damage to the foliage at Lisle, IL may have resulted in location differences in aboveground biomass which affected fertilizer N uptake and recovery. These data suggest fertilizer N accumulated in nontarget sinks and/or were lost from the site of application at both rates of application.
Growth Partitioning Three Years Following Structural Pruning of Quercus virginiana
Authors: Gilman Edward , Grabosky Jason
Published: January 2022

One codominant stem on each of 48 similar Quercus virginiana Highrise® trees was pruned to evaluate impact of pruning severity on growth suppression and partitioning. Targeted pruning severity (0, 25, 50 or 75% foliage and subtending branches removed) based on visual estimates of two people correlated well (r2 = 0.87) with the ratio stem cross-sectional area removed: crosssectional area at base of the pruned codominant stem. Pruning reduced cross-sectional area growth on codominant stems compared to the leader stem that was not pruned, especially during the first 12 months following pruning. Increased pruning severity reduced cross-sectional area growth on the pruned stem in proportion to amount of foliage removed. In each of three years following pruning, cross-sectional area of the unpruned leader stem increased more on trees receiving targeted pruning severities of 25% or 50% than trees pruned with the 75% severity or trees not pruned. Shift in growth from the pruned to unpruned portion of the tree reduced diameter ratio between the two stems, which should make the union stronger. Diameter ratio changed most for the 75% pruning severity.
Evaluating Root Crown Excavation as a Treatment for Deeply-Planted Landscape Trees
Authors: Rathjens Richard , Sydnor T. Davis , Gardner David
Published: January 2022

An experiment was conducted over a four-year period to evaluate root crown excavation (RCE) as a treatment for deeply-planted landscape trees. Tree growth, leaf chlorophyll, stress, and pest activity were monitored to determine plant response to RCE. Four of the sites, including shingle oak (Quercus imbricaria Michx.) street median strip trees, blue spruce (Picea pungens Engelm.) park trees, and honeylocust (Gleditsia triacanthos L. var. inermis (L.) Zab.) parking lot island and street trees failed to show any influence of RCE on tree growth and leaf chlorophyll. Two sites with maple (Acer spp.) park and street trees where RCE included removal of potential girdling roots resulted in a detrimental effect on twig extension and leaf chlorophyll. Measurements of chlorophyll on ash (Fraxinus spp.) park trees, and tree height and twig extension on lacebark elm (Ulmus parvifolia Jacq.) street trees, demonstrated a positive influence of RCE. The RCE treatment did not influence stress or pest activity at any of the experimental sites. Since tree disorders frequently require many years to develop it is speculated that a longer observation period may be necessary to see a greater impact of RCE on plant growth and health.
A CARTOGRAFIA COMPLEXA ENQUANTO MÉTODO DE PESQUISA NA LINGUÍSTICA APLICADA: ESBOÇANDO E AVALIANDO UM CONCEITO
Authors: Costa Alan Ricardo , Campos Pellanda Nize Maria , Fialho Vanessa Ribas
Published: January 2022

Neste estudo, temos como objetivos a proposição e a avaliação da “cartografia complexa” enquanto método transdisciplinar pertinente ao campo da Linguística Aplicada (LA) e outras áreas afins. O referencial teórico do artigo abarca os pressupostos da Biologia da Cognição e do Paradigma da Complexidade. O estudo caracteriza-se como uma pesquisa metodológica, cujo enfoque recai sobre o próprio fazer científico e o (re)pensar de procedimentos e métodos. Primeiramente é feito uma revisão da literatura sobre o método cartográfico. Na sequência, apresentamos a experiência de implementação e avaliação de uma cartografia complexa tecida no âmbito de um curso online de formação docente realizado com 12 docentes graduadas ou graduandas em Letras na Educação a Distância. O contexto da pesquisa é esse curso online, realizado em 2019, ao longo de quatro semanas, nas quais as docentes-cursistas escreveram autonarrativas, que são instrumentos potentes de uma epistemologia complexa. Concluímos que a cartografia complexa – enquanto método – pode contribuir com as pesquisas em LA no sentido de que ela pode dar conta de uma realidade dinâmica e da dimensão subjetiva dessa realidade.
CÍRCULOS MIMÉTICOS NO CONTO GREEN, DE SEFI ATTA
Authors: Ritter de Abreu Valença Letícia , Mathias Dionei
Published: January 2022

Resumo: Em sua obra literária, Sefi Atta ficcionaliza fluxos migratórios e experiências de globalização. Em textos como o romance Everything Good Will Come (2004) e a coletânea de contos News From Home (2010), experiências baseadas em opressões patriarcais e coloniais são evidenciadas e problematizadas. Dentre esses textos, o leitor encontra o conto Green, narrado do ponto de vista de uma criança. Ele retrata o momento em que os pais nigerianos da protagonista obtêm a documentação necessária para legalizar sua permanência nos Estados Unidos. A protagonista compartilha seu ponto de vista como representante da segunda geração de imigrantes, envolvendo o leitor nas experiências de seus pais. Com base na teoria da tripla mimese de Ricoeur (1994), este artigo pretende discutir o processo de construção de sentido no conto Green, captando seu contexto de criação, discutindo sua ficcionalização e, por fim, buscando compreender as possibilidades de recepção (ECO, 2004). Apoiando-se na teoria dos círculos miméticos, busca compreender os potenciais de sentido decorrentes desses diferentes processos de mediação narrativa.
Acute mastoiditis and intracranial complications in children
Authors: Kaliariková Andrea , Perceová Klára , Machač Jan , Jurajda Michal , Urík Milan
Published: January 2022

Objectives: Characterisation of clinical manifestations in children who had acute mastoiditis (AM) -related intracranial complications (ICCs) and to determine the incidence of ICCs in the study group. To define children with a higher risk of ICCs and gain new information on aetiological microbial agents of AM. Methods: A retrospective analysis of 137 paediatric patients with AM treated at a tertiary centre using standard dia­gnostic and therapeutic protocol between 2002 and 2019. Results: Altogether 137 patients with AM were hospitalised at our centre between 2002 and 2019. During this time, the occurrence of ICC in children with AM was low (n = 3, incidence 2.19%). Due to the low number of patients with ICC with AM in our patient group, we were unable to define a specific group of patients with a higher risk of ICC development in AM. Despite this fact, the average value and median of CRP were considerably higher in patients with AM-associated ICCs. The most frequent aetiological agent was Streptococcus pneumoniae. Conclusions: The low incidence of ICC in patients with AM in our patient group might be caused by routinely performed paracentesis in developed acute otitis, rational antibio­tic therapy and the good availability of an ENT specialist in the Czech Republic. The most common aetiological agent of AM was Streptococcus pneumoniae. Keywords: Streptococcus pneumoniae – acute mastoiditis – intracranial complications – aetiological agent – antibio­tic therapy – antromastoidectomy
Primary middle ear inverted papilloma – a case report
Authors: Vitoul Kryštof , Salzman Richard , Janková Jana
Published: January 2022

Inverted papilloma is a very rare finding in the middle ear. It is a benign, though locally aggressive tumour with a tendency towards malignant transformation. The dia­gnosis is usually established postoperatively, based on the histological examination, because the local finding is not specific and resembles chronically inflamed tissue in chronic otitis media. Surgery is the treatment of choice. Radiotherapy is reserved for inoperable tumours or a recurrent disease. In this case report, we present a case of a 62-year-old man, who underwent canal wall down tympanoplasty for chronic otitis media in a district hospital many years ago. A few years ago he was examined for pulsatile tinnitus and hearing impairment at our clinic. A combined-approach tympanoplasty did not reveal the expected tumour (only stiff scars) and a clearance of the middle ear cavity was performed. Histological examination revealed an inverted papilloma. A CT scan performed postoperatively proved a tumour persistence. Therefore, a radical mastoidectomy was indicated. The patient is disease-free with no signs of recurrence during 32-month follow-up. Keywords: inverted papilloma – Middle ear – radical mastoidectomy
Consideraciones filosóficas sobre la inclusión educativa
Authors: Giordano Rosely C. , Santos Nazareth Lana J.
Published: January 2022

Nuestro artículo analiza, en el marco de la teoría crítica de la sociedad, las concepciones y prácticas de los educadores con sus alumnos, en situaciones de inclusión, en cinco escuelas públicas de los municipios de Belém y Ananindeua (en el estado de Pará). Los datos indican que las representaciones y prácticas de los profesores, en cuanto a la inclusión, corresponden a esquemas inherentes a una cultura administrada, cuyo horizonte descansa en los objetivos del mercado. Esta visión fragmentada de los individuos y de la totalidad social, por parte de los profesores de educación básica, refuerza la exclusión y los prejuicios. Se concluye que, si vivimos en una sociedad que sustrae el pensamiento autónomo y lo convierte en heterónomo, el proceso de formación de profesores debe volverse en contra del pensamiento estereotipado y autocrático, para fortalecer una organización social democrática e inclusiva.
Kierkegaard. Existence and Identity in a Post-Secular World, Alastair Hannay
Authors: Tapia Wende Matías
Published: January 2022

Kierkegaard. Existence and Identity in a Post-Secular World es un libro de Alastair Hannay, profesor emérito de la Universidad de Oslo, publicado por la editorial Bloomsbury, en mayo de 2020.
Beyond the Public Sphere. Film and the Feminist Imaginary, María Pía Lara
Authors: Valdovinos Reyes Tania
Published: January 2022

El objetivo de Pía Lara en este libro tiene que ver con “desarrollar un concepto de agencia relacionado con la imaginación cinematográfica y mostrar cómo esta imaginación está conectada a una concepción más amplia de los problemas y conflictos de género”
Trabajador y vida. Crítica ontológica al empleo a partir del Tiempo
Authors: Montero Rodríguez Jorge Luis
Published: January 2022

El tiempo en el trabajo ha sido abordado conceptual, operativa y hermenéutica- mente desde las ciencias y la filosofía. Sin embargo, hoy, con los cambios tecno- lógicos y de modos laborales, aún es un ámbito de problematización. El presente ensayo revisa, desde la ontología del trabajo, la sustitución del tiempo de trabajo por un tiempo de sobreactividad laboral o de laborancia, el cual domina la vida en favor de la productividad capitalista aplastante del producir ontológico. La secuencialidad de actividades laborales se comprime en el proveer gobernado por el desempeño y la especialización del empleado. En consecuencia, la vida pierde nitidez, se suministra sólo al capital. La hermenéutica del lenguaje y la heurística sirven para estudiar esta hipótesis; se concluye que el trabajador difuso vive una vida alienante de su ser productor, ha perdido la comunicación auténtica con el ser.
Reflexiones de niños preescolares, familiares y maestros de educación especial durante la pandemia
Authors: Solovieva Yulia , Pérez Brenda Lisset , Quintanar Rojas Luis
Published: January 2022

El aislamiento educativo provocado por la pandemia Covid-2019 tiene consecuencias en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de los niños preescolares con necesidades especiales, sus padres y maestros; dichas consecuencias aún no se han estudiado. El objetivo del artículo es mostrar cómo lo viven y concientizan los participantes del proceso educativo especial. Para cumplir este objetivo, se crearon y aplicaron entrevistas semiestructuradas interactivas para niños con necesidades especiales, sus padres y maestros de educación especial del sector público. En el estudio se incluyeron diez niños preescolares, diez familiares y 25 maestros de educación especial del estado de Tlaxcala, México. El análisis permitió establecer diferencias entre los motivos y los objetivos de los niños y de los adultos. Se discute la necesidad de mayor reflexión sobre la metodología que se utiliza para el trabajo en línea con niños preescolares que presentan dificultades en su desarrollo. Se concluye que los resultados muestran la urgente necesidad de reconsiderar la forma en la que se atiende a los niños preescolares con necesidades especiales.
Modeling of BRT System Travel Time Prediction Using AVL Data and ANN Approach
Authors: Shahidin Milad Baradaranshahidin
Published: January 2022

Improving the quality of public transportation systems and encouraging passengers to use them are effective solutions for reducing transportation problems in metropolitan. Prediction of travel time and providing information to passengers are significant factors in this process. In this research not only the travel time components in Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system were investigated but also an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model and a regression model for travel time prediction were presented. To enhance this aim, data was collected by AVL data and field observation and after investigating the primary independent variables, the significant ones were determined using statistical analysis, then ANN development was done. Moreover, linear regression method was used for this purpose. The results prove that although both models have high level of prediction accuracy, ANN model outperform the regression model and the accuracy for the route sections with no signalized intersections is higher than the others.
Global citizenship development in higher education institutions: A systematic review of the literature
Authors: Massaro Virginia R.
Published: January 2022

Institutions of higher education continue to emphasize the need to create and develop global citizen graduates who will face challenging global issues in the workforce. A systematic literature review of empirical studies on global citizenship in higher education was conducted to understand the various ways this term is being studied, measured, and operationalized. The process of inclusion and exclusion criteria identified 57 studies. A content analysis revealed global citizenship is being included into higher education through scales of measurement, studying abroad, faculty and student perceptions, coursework, and university programs. The results are discussed in relation to the current literature on global citizenship along with future avenues of research.
INTEGRATED EDUCATION IN KERALA: THE PIONEERING ROLE OF SAYYED ISMAIL SHIHABUDDIN POOKKOYA THANGAL OF PANOOR (1936-2010)
Authors: MOHD. NOH BIN ABDUL JALIL  , SAYYED MOHAMED MUHSIN  , SAYYED MOHAMED MUHSIN
Published: January 2022

This paper aims at analysing the concept of integrated education and its implementation by Sayyed Ismail Shihabuddin Pookkoya Thangal of Panoor (d. 2010) in Kerala, India. The scholar ardently advocated the importance of integrated education. He established educational institutions and spearheaded them till the end of his life. He believed that integrated education is instrumental in fulfilling the duties of a Mu’min (true believer) in this world, i.e., Khilāfah (vicegerency), ʿubūdiyah (servitude) and amānah (trust). Furthermore, he believed that Islam is misunderstood and misrepresented in the modern world for a variety of causes, which could only be addressed via good da’wah activities filled with al-ikmah (wisdom). These works can only be done after Muslims have a thorough understanding of both Islamic and human sciences. This paper uses textual analysis of Sayyed Ismail’s relevant literature, followed by a discussion of its social implications. This paper found that Sayyed Ismail could be regarded among the first in Kerala who put forth the idea of education that integrates the Islamic sciences (Naqli knowledge) and the rational sciences (Aqli knowledge) with an aim to produce Muslims who can efficiently deal with the needs and challenges of the modern world.
Industrie will Versorgung sichern
Authors: Lenders Dirk
Published: January 2022

Vor der nächsten Bund-Länder-Konferenz zur Corona-Pandemie mahnen Industrievertreter Quarantäne-Erleichterungen an, damit die Versorgung mit Lebensmitteln weiter gesichert ist.
Geschulte Mitarbeiter sind Gold wert
Authors: Brust Martin
Published: January 2022

Frankfurt a.M. In deutschen Unternehmen gibt es einen Boom an Weiter- und Fortbildungen. Dafür sprechen viele gute Gründe – auch im Agrarsektor.
Gute Aussichten für Frühkartoffeln
Authors: Bach Steffen
Published: January 2022

Frankfurt a.M. Der nasse Sommer 2021 sorgt nun für Qualitätsprobleme bei Speiseware. Für den Anschluss an die neue Ernte könnte es knapp werden.
Morphometric and Meristic Analysis of Tor putitora (Hamilton Buchanan) from Ujh
River, Kathua (J&K)
Authors: Bansal Monika , Sharma Ankush , Krishan Ram , Kumar Rajesh , Dobriyal A. K.
Published: January 2022

The morphology of fishes has been the major source of information for taxonomic and evolutionary studies. The present communication deals with the taxonomic analysis of Golden Mahseer- Tor putitora, collected from river Ujh, a tributary of Ravi in District Kathua, (Jammu & Kashmir). The morphological characters are generally divided into two major categories, the morphometric and the meristic. For morphometric studies the parameters considered were: the total length, standard length, head length, pre-dorsal length, pre-ventral length, pre-anal length, caudal length, snout length, eye diameter and maximum body depth. The growth of parameters were studied in relation to three independent variables, i.e., total length, standard length and the head length. Meristic counts of fin rays and fin spines etc. were also studied.
A Genetic Algorithm based Hybrid Deep Learning Approach for Heart Disease
Prediction
Authors: Verma Khushbu , Bartwal Ankit Singh , Thapliyal Mathura Prasad
Published: January 2022

People nowadays suffer from a variety of heart ailments as a result of the environment and their lifestyle choices. As a result, analyzing sickness at an early stage becomes a critical responsibility. Data mining uses disease data to uncover important knowledge. In this research paper, we employ the hybrid combination of a Genetic Algorithm based Feature selection and Ensemble Deep Neural Network Model for Heart Disease prediction. In this algorithm, we used a 0.04 learning rate and Adam optimizer was used for enhancement of the proposed model. The proposed algorithm has come to 98% accuracy of heart disease prediction, which is higher than the past approaches. Other exist models such as random forest, logistic regression, support vector machine, Decision tree algorithms have taken a higher time and give less accuracy compare to the proposed hybrid deep learning-based approach.
A Novel Potentiometric Sensor for Determination of Nitrate ion based on N, N’- Ethylene-bis-(Salicylideneaminato) copper (II)
Authors: Ali Mohsin , Singh Jitendra
Published: January 2022

Ionophore N, N’–Ethylene-bis-(Salicylideneaminato) copper (II) has been synthesized and
characterized by IR and 1H NMR spectroscopy. Poly (vinyl chloride) based polymeric films of this ionophore along with cation discriminator (CTAB) and different plasticizers (dibutyl phthalate, dioctyl phthalate, 1-chloronapthalene and tri-n-butyl phosphate) were prepared and investigated as Nitrate ion sensors. Among all the different sensors fabricated, the one with membrane composition as I (7 mg): PVC (31 mg): DBP (60 mg): CTAB (2 mg) exhibited best characteristics. This sensor functions admirably over a wide concentration range 1.0×10−6–1.0×10−2 M with Nernstian compliance (59.8 mV per decade of concentration) between pH range 2.5–9.2 with a rapid response time of 13s. The sensor showed a lower detection limit 1.58×10-6 M. The selectivity coefficient values as determined by the fixed interfering method (FIM) show that the Nitrate ion has excellent selectivity over several anions. The sensor shows satisfactory time span of 2 months with great reproducibility while used continuously daily for 4 hrs. The sensor has been successfully utilized in the determination of nitrate ion concentration in different water samples.
A VELHICE SEGUNDO SIMONE DE BEAUVOIR
Authors: Nascimento Marcelo de Maio
Published: January 2022

Trata-se de um estudo de natureza bibliográfica, caracterizado como um ensaio da obra “Velhice” da filósofa francesa Simone de Beauvoir (1908-1986). Objetivo do estudo foi discutir questões relativas ao tempo, à idade, à velhice e ao envelhecimento, além de abordar suas inter-relações. A técnica de Beauvoir incidiu em imergir no pensamento e sentimento das pessoas idosas, destacando elementos históricos para ampliar a compreensão dos modos como a psique dos indivíduos e da sociedade se relacionavam com a velhice. Beauvoir caracterizou a sociedade moderna como competitiva, produtiva, machista, valorizadora da funcionalidade e beleza dos corpos, e, portanto, responsável pelo afastamento dos mais velhos do mercado de trabalho. Este texto é um convite à reflexão sobre os modos como reconhecemos e admitimos as alterações que tempo exerce sobre nossos corpos e o modo como geralmente tratamos as pessoas idosas.