bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Phylogeography as a proxy for population connectivity for spatial modeling of foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in Vietnam
Authors: Gunasekera Umanga , Bertram Miranda R. , Perez Andres , Arzt Jonathan , VanderWaal Kimberly
Published: August 2022

Bayesian space-time regression models are helpful tools to describe and
predict the number and distribution of infectious disease outbreaks,
identify risk factors, and delineate high-risk areas for disease
prevention or control. In these models, structured and unstructured
spatial and temporal effects account for various forms of
non-independence amongst case counts reported across spatial units. For
example, structured spatial effects are used to capture correlations in
case counts amongst neighboring provinces that may stem from shared risk
factors or population connectivity. For highly mobile populations,
spatial adjacency is an imperfect measure of population connectivity due
to frequent long-distance movements. In many instances, we lack data on
host movement and population connectivity, hindering the application of
space-time risk models that inform disease control efforts.
Phylogeographic models that infer routes of viral dissemination across a
region could serve as a proxy for historical patterns of population
connectivity. The objective of this study was to investigate whether the
effects of population connectivity in space-time regressions of case
counts were better captured by spatial adjacency or by inferences from
phylogeographic analyses. To compare these two approaches, we used
foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) in Vietnam as an example. We
explored whether the distribution of reported clinical FMD outbreaks
across space and time was better explained by models that incorporate
population connectivity based upon FMDV movement (inferred by discrete
phylogeographic analysis) as opposed to spatial adjacency and showed
that the best-fit model utilized phylogeographic-based connectivity.
Therefore, accounting for virus movement through phylogeographic
analysis serves as a superior proxy for population connectivity in
spatial-temporal risk models when movement data are not available. This
approach may contribute to the design of surveillance and control
activities in countries in which movement data are lacking or
insufficient.
African Caribbean Ethnicity Is an Independent Predictor of Significant Decline in Kidney Function in People With Type 1 Diabetes
Authors: Mangelis Anastasios , Fountoulakis Nikolaos , Corcillo Antonella , Collins Julian , Vas Prashant , Hussain Sufyan , Hopkins David , Gnudi Luigi , Thomas Stephen , Ayis Salma , Karalliedde Janaka
Published: August 2022

OBJECTIVE

The aim of the study was to identify the demographic and clinical features in an urban cohort of people with type 1 diabetes who developed a ≥50% decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR).

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

We evaluated 5,261 people with type 1 diabetes (51% female, 13.4% African Caribbean) with baseline eGFR >45 mL/min/1.73 m2 between 2004 and 2018. The primary end point was an eGFR decline of ≥50% from baseline with a final eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m2. eGFR was calculated using the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration equation.

RESULTS

Of the cohort, 263 (5%) reached the primary end point. These individuals were more likely to be of African Caribbean ethnicity, be older, have a longer duration of diabetes, have higher systolic blood pressure and HbA1c, have more prevalent retinopathy, and have higher albuminuria (all P < 0.05). In multivariable Cox regression models, African Caribbean ethnicity emerged as a significant risk factor for the primary end point (hazard ratio 1.57, 95% CI 1.19, 2.08) compared with other ethnicities and independent of established risk factors (P < 0.01). The incidence rate for the primary end point in African Caribbean people was double that in non–African Caribbean people (16 vs. 7.7 per 1000 patient-years, P < 0.001). A similar significant independent impact of African Caribbean ethnicity for secondary end points (≥40% and ≥30% fall in eGFR) was observed.

CONCLUSIONS

We report a novel observation that African Caribbean ethnicity increased the risk of kidney function loss in people with type 1 diabetes, an effect that was independent of traditional risk factors. Further studies are needed to examine the associated pathophysiology that may explain this observation.
Sex Differences in Physical Activity Among Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Across the Lifespan: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Whipple Mary O. , Pinto Ana J. , Abushamat Layla A. , Bergouignan Audrey , Chapman Kristina , Huebschmann Amy G. , Masters Kevin S. , Nadeau Kristen J. , Scalzo Rebecca L. , Schauer Irene E. , Rafferty Deirdre , Reusch Jane E.B. , Regensteiner Judith G.
Published: August 2022

  

Background: Physical activity (PA) is a cornerstone of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) treatment. Sex differences in PA behavior or barriers/facilitators to PA among individuals with T2DM are unclear.

Purpose: To summarize the evidence related to sex differences in participation in PA and barriers/facilitators to PA among individuals with T2DM across the lifespan.

Data Source: Systematic searches (CRD42021254246) were conducted using Ovid Medline, EMBASE, Web of Science, CINAHL, AMED, PsychINFO, and SPORTDiscus.

Study Selection: Studies assessing PA, sedentary behaviors (SB) or barriers/facilitators to PA among individuals with T2DM by sex or gender.

Data Extraction: Participant characteristics, meeting PA guidelines, participation in PA and SB, and barriers/facilitators to PA were extracted by two independent reviewers. 

Data Synthesis: Fifty-three articles (65,344 participants) were included in the systematic review; 21 articles in the meta-analysis. Sex differences were not observed in meeting PA guidelines among adolescents (OR [95% CI], 0.70 [0.31, 1.59]), but males were more likely than females to meet PA guidelines among adults (1.65 [1.36, 2.01]) and older adults (1.63 [1.27, 2.09]). Males performed more moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA) than females across all age groups. Common barriers were lack of time (men) and lack of social support and motivation (women). 

Limitations: Limitations include heterogeneity of measures used to assess PA and lack of stratification of data by sex.

Conclusions: Sex differences in meeting PA guidelines were not observed among adolescents, but were apparent among adults and older adults with T2DM. Females consistently engaged in less MVPA than males across the lifespan.
African-Caribbean ethnicity is an independent predictor of significant decline in kidney function in people with type 1 diabetes
Authors: Mangelis Anastasios , Fountoulakis Nikolaos , Corcillo Antonella , Collins Julian , Vas Prashant , Hussain Sufyan , Hopkins David , Gnudi Luigi , Thomas Stephen , Ayis Salma , Karalliedde Janaka
Published: August 2022

  

Objective: The aim of the study was to identify the demographic and clinical features in an urban cohort of people with type 1 diabetes who developed ≥50% decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). 

Research design and methods: We evaluated 5261 people with type 1 diabetes (51% female, 13.4% African-Caribbean) with baseline eGFR >45ml/min/1.73m2. Primary endpoint was an eGFR decline ≥50% from baseline with a final eGFR <30ml/min/1.73m2. eGFR was calculated by Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration equation. 

Results: Of the cohort 263 (5%) reached the primary endpoint. People who reached primary endpoint were more likely to be of African-Caribbean ethnicity, older, with a longer duration of diabetes, higher systolic blood pressure and HbA1c, more prevalent retinopathy, and higher albuminuria categories (p<0.05 for all). In multivariable Cox regression models, African-Caribbean ethnicity emerged as a significant risk factor for the primary end-point with a hazard ratio 1.57 (95% confidence interval 1.19-2.08) compared to other ethnicities, independent of established risk factors (p<0.01). The incident rate for the primary endpoint in African-Caribbean people was double that in non African Caribbean people (16 per 1000 patient years versus 7.7 per 1000 patient years, p<0.001). A similar significant independent impact of African-Caribbean ethnicity for secondary endpoints (≥40% or ≥30% fall in eGFR) was observed. 

Conclusion: We report a novel observation that African-Caribbean ethnicity increased the risk of kidney function loss, an effect which was independent of traditional risk factors. Further studies are needed to examine the associated pathophysiology that may explain this observation.
The effect of a multicomponent intervention on hepatic steatosis is partially mediated by the reduction of intermuscular abdominal adipose tissue in children with overweight or obesity; the EFIGRO project
Authors: Cadenas-Sanchez Cristina , Idoate Fernando , Cabeza Rafael , Villanueva Arantxa , Rodríguez-Vigil Beatriz , Medrano María , Osés Maddi , Ortega Francisco B. , Ruiz Jonatan R. , Labayen Idoia
Published: August 2022

  

Objective

In adults, there is evidence that the improvement of metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) depends on the reduction of myoesteatosis. In children, where the prevalence of MAFLD is alarming, this muscle-liver crosstalk has not been tested. Therefore, we aimed to explore whether the effects of a multicomponent intervention on hepatic fat were mediated by changes on intermuscular abdominal adipose tissue (IMAAT) in children with overweight/obesity.

Research design and methods

A total of 116 children with overweight/obesity were allocated to a 22-week family-based lifestyle and psychoeducational intervention (control group, N=57), or the same plus supervised exercise (exercise group, N=59). Hepatic fat percentage and IMAAT were acquired by magnetic resonance imaging at baseline and at the end of the intervention. 

Results

Changes in IMAAT explained the 20.7% of the improvements in hepatic steatosis (P<0.05). Only children who meaningfully reduced their IMAAT (i.e., responders), improved hepatic steatosis at the end of the intervention (within-group analysis; responders: -20%, P=0.005 vs. non-responders: -1.5%, P=0.803). Between-group analysis showed greater reductions in favour to the IMAAT responders compared to the non-responders (18.3% vs. 0.6%, P=0.018) regardless of overall abdominal fat loss. 

Conclusions

The reduction of IMAAT has a relevant role over the improvement of hepatic steatosis after a multicomponent intervention in children with overweight/obesity. Indeed, only those children who achieved a meaningful reduction in IMAAT at the end of the intervention reduced their percentage hepatic fat independently of abdominal fat loss. Our findings suggest that abdominal muscle fatty infiltration could be a therapeutic target for the treatment of MAFLD at childhood. 
THE THEME OF SPIRITUAL MENTORING IN THE WORK OF ABBESS TAISIYA (SOLOPOVA)
Authors: TRUBITSYNA MARIA YU.
Published: August 2022

The article considers an urgent problem of modern literary criticism - the study of spiritual prose, which occupies a borderline position between the secular and ecclesiastical spheres. In the center of the artistic analysis is the genre-diverse literary heritage of Abbess Taisiya (Solopova), a famous Orthodox ascetic founder of the Leushinsky John the Baptist Monastery, a relative of A. S. Pushkin, a talented writer of the late XIX - early XX century. The topic of spiritual mentoring is considered in different aspects: the image of the spiritual father, the relationship between the starets and the novice, the inner evolution of the main character.
HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF INTERACTION BETWEEN SCHOOL AND THEATER IN NATIONAL EDUCATION
Authors: BOYKOVA OLGA A.
Published: August 2022

The article presents a retrospective analysis of the interaction between school and theater at different stages of the national education development. The author reveals a unique advanced experience of interaction between school and theater in the framework of the activities organized by the theater pedagogical departments for children and youth; describes various forms of interaction between school and theater at the present stage by classifying them according to the source of interaction initiative: theater, school, the third party. The main direction of the state policy in the field of supporting theatrical art in education is given.
THE IMAGE OF A “REAL WOMAN” IN THE WORLD PICTURE OF THE BELOZERSKY PEASANT
Authors: ZAKHAROVA YULIA S.
Published: August 2022

The article examines the lexemes that represent the image of a “real woman” in the Belozersky subdialect. The lexical-semantic field under consideration is divided into the following thematic microfields: “Attitude to work”, “Physical abilities”, “Moral qualities”, “Intellectual abilities”, “Appearance features”. Lexeme analysis was performed in accordance with the nominative density of each microfield. The article also describes some distinctive features of the dialect language picture of the world.
N. S. LESKOV’S NOVELS “NO WAY OUT”, “AT DAGGERS DRAWN” IN ANTI-NIHILIST PROSE OF THE 1860S
Authors: KRYLOVA OLGA S. , STARYGINA NATALIYA N.
Published: August 2022

This article explores the N. S. Leskov’s novels “No Way Out” and “At Daggers Drawn”, which are the most famous anti-nihilist works of the author. The writer saw nihilism as a threat to legitimize vices as the norms of human existence, considered it a false direction in the culture of public life in Russia. These novels occupy a steady position in a number of anti-nihilist works of the 60s in the XIX century, in which one of the central topics was the theme of the family (the similarity with the Russian classical novel).
THE GREAT WORD GAME: THE IDIOSTYLE PECULIARITIES OF CHILDREN’S POETRY BY MIKHAIL YASNOV
Authors: LOYTER SOFIA М. , ROVENKO NADEZHDA V.
Published: August 2022

The purpose of the article is to study the idiostyle of children's poetry by Mikhail Yasnov, one of the contemporary poets. His children’s poems are a special type of text, the figurative structure of which is considered in a variety of language games with the word and folklore origins. The roots of children’s poetry by M. Yasnov go back to folk literature, which makes it possible to reconstruct such genres for children as a lullaby, a tedious fairy tale, a rhyme, a riddle, etc. The research material included poems from various collections for children. The authors analyze various methods of word creation and emphasize the role of language games in the development of children's creativity. Almost every poem of this poet is a game with sounds, words and concepts. Particular attention is paid to the influence of V. Khlebnikov’s works on M. Yasnov’s views. All this together reveals M. Yasnov’s message about the “formal image of a poem” for children’s poetry.
La educación de la Ingeniería Topográfica en la Universidad de Guanajuato: 152 años de tradición histórica
Authors: Flores Rodríguez Víctor Guillermo , Alcalá Cortés Nélida Bethel
Published: August 2022

El principal objetivo de esta reseña histórica fue dibujar la memoria y la identidad del egresado de Ingeniería Geomática para que se conozcan sus orígenes y su importancia como profesional de las ciencias de la tierra, así como de la sociedad regional, estatal y nacional. Para ello, se realizó una investigación documental a través del método de identificación, selección e inclusión de documentos históricos provenientes de archivos oficiales gubernamentales e institucionales. El tipo de material utilizado fueron fotografías, así como consulta en tesis de ingeniería topográfica, actas de consejos universitarios, libros históricos de la ciudad y del estado de Guanajuato, entre otros. En síntesis, se puede concluir que describir la evolución histórica de una de las carreras más antiguas que se imparten en la Universidad de Guanajuato permite conocer la evolución de la sociedad guanajuatense, así como de la sociedad mexicana en general, ya que el pasado sirve para que las nuevas generaciones entiendan su presente y su futuro.
Comprehensive Analysis of The Activities of Russian Federal Universities
Authors: Petrosyants Daniel , Simonov Konstantin , Seleznev Pavel , Mitrakhovich Stanislav
Published: August 2022

This article aims to fully investigate the activities of the Federal Universities of Russia in the context of various aspects of development and to find appropriate comprehensive assessment methods that can be applied to modern universities that meet the best global standards. The main methods of research are comparative analysis and the formation of qualimetric models based on synthetically selected evaluation criteria. Structural changes in the activities of Russian federal universities have been analyzed. Authors analyze scientific, educational and social activities and other parameters. Particular attention is paid to the development of the ecosystem of innovations in Russian federal universities, its constituent elements and the peculiarities of their functioning. The study provides an opportunity to combine various aspects in the model of university activities. The article presents a comparative analysis of the development of federal universities and their ranking by integrated assessment. The development of communication channels between the academic community and mass audiences was analyzed, also the publication activity of federal universities was evaluated. The authors propose the main methods and sources of collection, processing and verification of disparate information on the state of innovation ecosystems in Russian federal universities. The proposed methodology, unlike existing approaches, allows a comprehensive assessment of the successful and underdeveloped activities of modern universities in both statistics and dynamics. The conclusion of the work is the need for a comprehensive analysis of federal universities by building a qualification parametric model on a regular basis.
Digital Competencies in the Context of Preschool Music Education
Authors: Bačlija Sušić Blaženka , Mičija Palić Martina
Published: August 2022

Given the digitalization of modern society and the way a child acquires musical experiences, practitioners are expected to apply various media in everyday educational praxis. The theoretical framework of technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) is an approach that connects the knowledge of educators with Information and Communications Technology (ICT), concurrently developing technology-supported pedagogical knowledge and integration of technology into education. The paper aims to investigate educators’ self-assessment of their digital competencies and their implementation in musical activities with preschool children. The respondents are full-time and part-time graduate students of the Early Childhood and Preschool Education study program from faculties of teacher education in Croatia. The obtained results indicate that 91,1 % of respondents didn’t have any formal ICT education while 59,5 % didn’t have any additional type of music education except during their studies. Nevertheless, the greatest knowledge participants have shown on the competencies for using digital tools (CFUDT) scale succeeded by a technological knowledge (TK) scale of the adapted TPACK-TCCMA survey, thus the respondents rated their digital and ICT competencies exceedingly high unlike music and pedagogical competencies. Considering the results obtained, it can be concluded that additional attention should be given to the development of digital, music, and pedagogical competencies during studies that will be applicable in both music and other areas of education.
Relationship between Salivary Cortisol, Salivary Immunoglobulin A, Serum Oxidative Stress Indices, and Job Stress among Healthcare Workers in A Nigerian Tertiary Hospital
Authors: Aleke Aloysius S. , Olisekodiaka Japhet M. , Ibeh Christian C. , Agbo Ezra O. , Onuegbu Anaelechi J. , Onah Christian E. , Amadi Collins
Published: August 2022

Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are highly susceptible to job-related and psychological stress. The current study evaluated the physiological reactions to stress and its biochemical correlates which could add objective evidence to a perception of job stress among HCWs.

Methodology: This was a prospectively designed cross-sectional study to compare stress markers amongst 84 healthy male HCW in a tertiary hospital. They were recruited from various hospital units and categorized as rated by survey responses using Karasek’s Job Content Questionnaires as follows: (1) based on job demand (JD): high and low JD; (2) based on job control (JC): low and high JC; (3) based on job strain (JS): no and high JS. Stress markers evaluated were salivary cortisol, salivary immunoglobulin A (IgA), and oxidative stress indices (Malondialdehyde [MDA], Ascorbic Acid, and Total Antioxidant Capacity [TAC]). All laboratory analyses including statistical protocols were carried out according to well-established standard guidelines.

Result: Salivary cortisol was higher in low JC than high JC (p=0.003) subgroups while salivary IgA was higher in high JS compared to the no JS (p=0.041) subgroups. Additionally, JC inversely correlated (r= -0.268; p=0.014) with salivary cortisol. However, other biochemical variables did not differ significantly across categorized groups. However, while the medical doctors had higher MDA compared to other HCWs, the radiographers had higher TAC compared to others; this may indicate oxidative stress among these HCWs (p<0.05).

Conclusion: From the foregoing, HCWs with high JS are under higher stress with low JC which stimulates the HPA axis as an adaptive mechanism. Hence, efforts to promote low JS with high JC are highly recommended among HCWs for optimal service delivery.
ANTESEDENT MOTIVASI BERWIRAUSAHA PADA INDUSTRI KECIL MENENGAH (IKM) SEPATU DI KOTA MOJOKERTO
Authors: Ridwanti Aletta Dwi , Abadiyah Rifdah
Published: August 2022

Penelitian berikut bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis lebih dalam pengaruh variabel pelatihan dan iklim organisasi terhadap motivasi berwirausaha melalui kreativitas sebagai variabel intervening pada IKM sepatu di Kota Mojokerto. Pada penelitian yang dilakukan ini menggunakan metode penilitian kuantitatif, pengumpulan data yang disebar melalui angket/kuisoner, dengan sampel menggunakan sampel purposif, dimana terdapat 100 responden yang merupakan pemilik IKM sepatu di Kota Mojokerto. Adapun analisis data menggunakan teknik pengujian kualitas data, analisisis statistic deskriptif, uji asusmsi klasik, dan uji hipotesis menggunakan uji T, uji F, uji koefisien determinasi (R2), dan analisis jalur. Pengolahan datanya menggunakan software SPSS versi 22. Hasil penelitan ini membuktikan bahwa pelatihan berpengaruh terhadap motivasi berwirausaha, dan iklim organisasi berpengaruh terhadap Motivasi Berwirausaha. Pelatihan dan iklim organisasi berpengaruh terhadap kreativitas, kreativitas berpengaruh terhadap motivasi berwirausaha. Pelatihan melalui kreativitas sebagai variabel intervening berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap motivasi berwirausaha. Iklim organisasi melalui kreativitas sebagai variabel intervening berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap motivasi berwirausaha.
Transformative Leaders: Reflection on Priesthood in the Midst of Covid-19 Pandemic in the District of Sleman - Yogyakarta
Authors: Riyadi, Stanislaus Eko
Published: August 2022

Every darkness brings its own hidden light. The Covid-19 pandemic has shocked everyone and forced them to think about their existence and identity in a new fashion. This pandemic creates a crisis and a challenge to pass through this tough experience to a richer mode of life. Priests are called to think again about their identity and the meaning of being a priest in this pandemic. This research aims to know creative ways of the priests in the District of Sleman to undergo their mission as leaders of the Catholic community, especially in leading the parish to be a transformative Church that commits herself to solidarity and responsibility to the suffering of the people without any discrimination. Observation has been taken through a quantitative research and deep discussion with personal experiences of the priests. In this pandemic, any priest is called to take the first step to engage themselves in a web of cooperation and collaboration with people from different backgrounds. Priests are called to transform themselves to be able to lead other people into transformation. They should be transformative leaders of the community.
Diocesan Bishops Intervention Towards Priests Being Involved in Partisan Politics: An Indonesian Context
Authors: Jehaut Rikardus
Published: August 2022

This article aims to analyze critically the intervention of a diocesan Bishop towards priests being involved in partisan politics in the light of can. 287 2 Code of Canon Law and various affirmations of the Churchs Magisterium, which remain relevant and actual today, with particular reference to the Indonesian context, taking into account the case of a Catholic priest who ran for office and the involvement of several priests of a certain diocese in partisan politics. The author argues that as the leader of the particular church, the diocesan bishop must protect the unity of the whole Church and as consequently, he is obliged to insist on the implementation of all ecclesiastical laws, including in connection with the prohibition on priests not to engage in partisan politics (can. 287, 2). If an individual or group of priests is found to have violated this provision, the Diocesan Bishop must intervene quickly, precisely and decisively in due time. Such an intervention can be seen as an imperative sine qua non in order to protect the identity of the priest and his mission in the world and respect the political role of the laity. The form of intervention can be a verbal warning, written warning, and some canonical sanctions. It should be noted that within the Indonesian context, the intervention like this must be taken because there can be no justification for the direct involvement of the priest in partisan politics, at least at the moment, and also its destructive effects: create tension and division among the faithful and coulddeteriorate the credibility of priests and Churchs institution.
Quo Vadis Catholic Church? Searching for Identity of a Church with Timorese's faces
Authors: Casimiro Costa Pinto Joel
Published: August 2022

This article presents a panorama of church life in the context of Timor-Leste. In 2015, the Catholic Church in Timor-Leste commemorated 500 years of the evangelization mission. It is within this context that this paper asks: After five centuries of evangelization in Timor-Leste, Quo Vadis Catholic Church? We pose this question to ourselves. This question and the theological reflection arising from it feels heavy to us. The question can also be: Quo Vadimus? As a Church, where are we going? This essay describes the three periods of evangelization in Timor-Leste each having its special and unique characteristics. These characteristics give each period a unique evangelization identity. This article ends by providing some proposals for the future of the Church with Timorese faces.
Wisdom and its Implication in the Priestly Formation Context
Authors: Sasmito Erwin
Published: August 2022

Wisdom is defined in a variety of meanings in accordance with the times. Understanding wisdom originated from philosophical approaches. After these philosophical views, wisdom is understood in the psychology context. Wisdom has received increasing attention in empirical research in recent years, especially in gerontology and psychology. Wisdom generally is associated with older people. Modern empirical research has no significant reason to believe that wisdom is solely owned by older people. Wisdom is not a result of aging per se, but rather, only those older people who use their lifetime experiences optimally tend to acquire wisdom with aging. In this paper, wisdom is defined as human’s multidimensional abilities which can be learned and measured, and increases with age through advanced cognitive and emotional development which is driven by experience. Multidimensionality of wisdom (e.g. practical, reflective, openness interactional, paradoxical, ethical sensibility and experience) shows that wisdom is not always related with older age, but refers to the individual’s abilities to reason carefully; to reminisce and reflect; to tolerate with alternative views; and to regulate own emotional and expressions). The definitions lead to the implication that family and seminary formation have chance to develop the wisdom as human’s multidimensional abilities.
The Tabernacle and Creation Theology in the Midst of Covid-19 Pandemic in Asia
Authors: Kristiyanto Nikolas
Published: August 2022

The important question in this article is “How important is the construction of the tabernacle, on the sanctuary texts, especially in Exod 39:32-43 (in the larger context of Exod 25-31.35-40), for our church today, especially in Asia – in the midst of Covid-19 pandemic?” Therefore, this article tries (1) to develop some theological thoughts of the Construction of Tabernacle in Exod 39:32-43 for Our Church Today; (2) to explore their theological implications for our situation today – in the midst of Covid-19 pandemic; and (3) to improve some theological thoughts on “Tabernacle” in the Catholic Church, especially regarding Sacramentum Caritatis 69 which describes the location of the tabernacle in the church by using the strong words, “The correct positioning of the tabernacle”. We try to go deeper on it by examining the richness of theological thoughts behind “the tabernacle” – not just focus on “the location” but try to go beyond.
Remove the Stumbling Blocks An Overview of the Concept of Oneness of God in Christianity and Islam as a Challenge and a Way for Interreligious Relation between the Two Religions
Authors: Tarigan Jekonia
Published: August 2022

Confession of faith is one of the most important part of religion. In Christianity’s confession of faith it is clear that there are mentioned what so called as Trinity in which Christians proclaim their belief to God the father, Jesus Christ and Holy Spirit. On the other hand, Islam have confession of faith in which they proclaim the oneness of God which is known as Tauhid. However, in the context of inter-religious relation between Islam and Christianity, their confession of faith often open a discussion even debate. Therefore, the Christian belief in a triune God and the deity of the Prophet Jesus are a serious “stumbling block” in dealing with Indonesian people in general and Islamic societies in particular. Concerning Islam, another question that immediately arises is, whether there is any interpretation which able to broke the ‘stumbling block’ or actually it is untranslatable of religion that should be accepted and honored? This kind of questions will be discussed in in this paper because the effort to remove these ‘stumbling block’ and built more harmonius inter-religious relation between Christian and Islam is both side duty.
The Impact of Education on Patriarch Culture and Gender Equality
Authors: Kebingin, Benedikta Yosefina , Riyanto Armada
Published: August 2022

This article will explore the independence that is actually expected by every human being, both women and men in the framework of education under the title, "Impact of Education on Patriarchal As This article would analyze on the true independence that expected by every human both of women and men in frame of Education with the title , “The Impact of Education on Patriarchate Culture and Gender Equality". In this sense, education must be placed in the perspective of liberation. Education is for all and lasts for life. Patriarchate refers to a system of legitimate relations in the fields of law, economy and politics and strengthens domination relations in a society. The research takes place in the mainland area of East Flores with characteristic of a strong patriarchate culture. Observations were made on the family in the interaction of husband and wife dealing with work and tasks in the realm they carried so that the authors were sent to find out whether there is an influence of education on patriarchate culture and therefore patriarchate culture affects gender equality which has an impact on women's participation. The methodology used in this study is interpretive, with a qualitative model and a phenomenological approach. The data collection technique is done through interviews. This study found that patriarchate culture, gender equality and the involvement of East Flores women that were influenced by the higher education received by the community. Thus, this study is different from the one conducted by Shannon McAlister with the title, “Christ as the Woman Seeking Her Lost Coin: Luke 15:8-10 and Divine Sophia in the Latin West” in the Journal of “Theological Studies”, 2018, Vol. 79, no. 1, pp 7-35
Systemic inflammation markers of diet-induced metabolic syndrome in rat model
Authors: Birulina JG , Voronkova OV , Ivanov VV , Buyko EE , Shcherbakova MM , Chernyshov NA , Motlokhova EA
Published: August 2022

Chronic systemic inflammation is essential in many chronic non-infectious diseases, including type 2 diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome (MS). This study aimed at characterization of systemic inflammatory reaction as a component of diet-induced MS in rat model. Thirty-three male Wistar rats were distributed into two groups designated 'control' (n = 15) and 'experimental (MS)' (n = 18). The groups were fed, respectively, regular and high-fat/high-carbohydrate diets for 12 weeks. The intensity of systemic inflammatory process against the background of metabolic impairments was assessed by total and differential counts of white blood cells and serum levels of total protein, C-reactive protein, cytokines (IL6, IL10 and TNFα), insulin and leptin. We also assessed the production of reactive oxygen species in adipose tissue samples. The experiment revealed signs of systemic inflammation in MS as compared to control, including reactive leukocytosis, hyperproteinemia and increased serum levels of C-reactive protein (2.6-fold; р = 0.001), IL10 (3.7-fold; р = 0.029) and TNFα (4.2-fold; р = 0.035). The observed changes were accompanied by elevated metabolic activity of visceral adipose tissue, indicated by hyperleptinemia and increased free radical oxidation intensity. Pairwise positive correlations of serum levels were revealed for leptin and insulin (r = 0.701; р = 0.001) and leptin and IL10 (r = 0.523; р = 0.012). Thus, high-fat/ high-carbohydrate diet promoted metabolic impairments concomitantly with early signs of systemic inflammation characteristic of MS and obesity.
Chinese Undergraduate Students’ Language Learning Strategy Use in Flipped English Learning and its Relationships to Gender and Proficiency
Authors: Ma Ruixian , Abdul Samat Norhanim
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this study was to examine Chinese undergraduate students’ language learning strategy use in flipped English learning and the effect of gender and language proficiency on strategy use. It aimed to enrich the research on language learning strategies as well as the flipped classroom and render implications to EFL instructors on developing students’ language learning strategy use in flipped English learning. Research questions in this study revolved around identifying the most and least frequently used language learning strategies in Chinese undergraduate students’ flipped English learning, and the influence of gender as well as language proficiency on the frequency of students’ strategy use. In this study, the researchers employed random sampling to select 109 students enrolled in the flipped English course for non-English majors at H University in China. Oxford’s (1990) Strategies Inventory of Language Learning (SILL) was modified for a flipped classroom context and employed to collect data. T-tests and ANOVAs were used to analyze the data. The results revealed that participants employed language learning strategies with medium frequency in flipped English learning. While they employed social strategies the most frequently, they used metacognitive strategies the least frequently. Furthermore, the male and female participants were not significantly different in their strategy use. However, there was a significant difference in strategy use in relation to English language proficiency in that high proficiency students employed strategies more frequently than low proficiency students. Pedagogical implications are provided.
Exploring the Effect of Instructional Scaffolding on Foundation Level Students’ Writing at the City University College of Ajman: A Case Study
Authors: Mohamed Tabib Faiza
Published: August 2022

The present research is a small-scale case study with a 15-week intervention aiming to identify lower intermediate language learners’ major writing challenges and explore the effect of instructional scaffolding on their writing skills and abilities. Scaffolding is central to the broader theories of constructivism and Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory. Nine Foundation Level students enrolled in an Intensive English Program at the City University College of Ajman, United Arab Emirates, participated in this study. This study is observational, descriptive, and interpretive. The researcher used three qualitative and quantitative data collection instruments: pre-and post-writing tests, a focus-group interview, and a student attitude questionnaire to triangulate and gain reliable, valid data. The findings revealed some major writing issues, including paucity of ideas, lack of grammatical and lexical knowledge, proper organization, and problems with spelling and punctuation. However, the pre-posttest results indicated improved students’ writing skills and abilities, mainly in task completion, paragraph organization, lexical range, and writing fluency. The study also finds that students need more time and practice to produce accurate and error-free essays. Accordingly, the researcher recommends engaging students in research-based strategies and activities in all writing phases to raise their awareness of grammatical and lexical mistakes, increase their learning and reflection, and boost their confidence.
Gender Differences in Written Communication Anxiety among Libyan Postgraduates in Malaysia
Authors: Taufik Hidayah Abdullah Ahmad , Saleh Issa Alsohbo Kharima , Hassan Isyaku
Published: August 2022

Writing represents an essential language skill. However, anxiety is often an obstacle to students’ positive writing outcomes. In Libya, students face detrimental challenges in English writing due to factors such as a high level of Foreign Language Anxiety (FLA) which affects their written communication performance. This study, therefore, aims to examine gender differences in the level of written communication anxiety amongst Libyan postgraduates studying in Malaysian universities. The study employed a descriptive survey in which a self-administered questionnaire was used as a data-collection tool. The analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, including frequency and the Chi-square test. The findings revealed that most Libyan postgraduates in Malaysia experience a moderate level of writing anxiety, whereas none of them experience a low anxiety level. Additionally, no significant differences exist between male and female students regarding the level of written communication anxiety. It is hoped that this study could provide useful information that can be used by instructors to help students overcome writing anxiety and achieve positive learning outcomes. Nevertheless, this analysis is limited to gender differences in the level of written communication anxiety across gender and does not consider the types of anxiety experienced by Libyan postgraduates, which can be an important step for further investigation.
The Impact of Education on Language Use in the Algerian Context
Authors: AMMOUR Naima , BELMEKKI Amine
Published: August 2022

This research paper attempts to examine the impact of education on language use, i.e., highlighting the sociolinguistic variable, mainly that of education and age, and how it may affect the linguistic behavior in the Arabic Nedroma speech community as a sample population. Nedromi speakers, especially the new generation, tend to correct mistakes; they look at them as stigmatized features in their speech and thus, try to shift to Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). In this regard, the researcher attemps to determine the reasons behind such a change in linguistic behaviors essentially motivated by the influence of education. Methodological triangulation was used in this study. Data were collected through observation, questionnaire, and interview. Based on both quantitative and qualitative methods, the findings reveal that the choice of specific linguistic features by the individual is determined by the speaker’s age category, his level of education, and most importantly, his attitude towards specific linguistic characteristics.
Menstrual hygiene management and its determinants among adolescent girls in low-income urban areas of Delhi, India: a community-based study
Authors: Garg Suneela , Bhatnagar Nidhi , Singh Mongjam Meghachandra , Basu Saurav , Borle Amod , Marimuthu Yamini , Azmi Falak , Dabi Yomri , Bala Indu
Published: August 2022

Objectives: Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) in developing countries is linked to human rights, social justice, and the education and empowerment of young girls. The objective of this study was to assess menstrual hygiene practices and their determinants among adolescent girls, including school dropouts, and the effects of pad distribution programs in urban resettlement areas of Delhi, India.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from March 2019 to February 2020 in urban resettlement colonies and 2 villages of Delhi among 1,130 adolescent girls aged 10 to 19 years, who were interviewed face to face.Results: In total, 954 participants (84.4%) used only disposable sanitary pads, 150 (13.3%) used both sanitary pads and cloths, and 26 (2.3%) used only cloths (n=1,130). Most school-going girls utilized the scheme for pad distribution, but only two-thirds of the girls who were out of school utilized the scheme. In the adjusted analysis, girls with lower educational status, those who had dropped out of school, and those from the Muslim religious community were more likely to use cloths for MHM.Conclusion: More than 4 out of 5 adolescent girls in Delhi in low-income neighborhoods preferred sanitary pads for MHM. The government free pad scheme reached near-universal utilization among school-going girls (97%), but the subsidized pad scheme for girls who did not attend school was insufficiently utilized (75%).
Isolation and identification of monkeypox virus MPXV-ROK-P1-2022 from the first case in the Republic of Korea
Authors: Kim Jin-Won , Lee Minji , Shin Hwachul , Choi Chi-Hwan , Choi Myung-Min , Kim Jee Woong , Yi Hwajung , Yoo Cheon-Kwon , Rhie Gi-Eun
Published: August 2022

Objectives: Monkeypox outbreaks in nonendemic countries have been reported since early May 2022. The first case of monkeypox in the Republic of Korea was confirmed in a patient who traveled to Europe in June 2022, and an attempt was made to isolate and identify the monkeypox virus (MPXV) from the patient’s specimens.Methods: Clinical specimens from the patient were inoculated in Vero E6 cells. The isolated virus was identified as MPXV by the observation of cytopathic effects on Vero E6 cells, transmission electron microscopy, conventional polymerase chain reaction(PCR), and sequencing of PCR products.Results: Cytopathic effects were observed in Vero E6 cells that were inoculated with skin lesion swab eluates. After multiple passages from the primary culture, orthopoxvirus morphology was observed using transmission electron microscopy. In addition, both MPXV-specific (F3L and ATI) and orthopoxvirus-specific genes (A39R, B2R, and HA) were confirmed by conventional PCR and Sanger sequencing.Conclusion: These results indicate the successful isolation and identification of MPXV from the first patient in the Republic of Korea. The isolated virus was named MPXV-ROK-P1-2022.
Learning Model of Industrial Control Engineering Based on Augmented Reality
Authors: Mukhlisin  , Abdul Gani Hamsu , Purnamawati
Published: August 2022

This study aimed to determine the Learning Model of Industrial Control Engineering based on Augmented Reality developed to improve student learning outcomes. This type of research is Research & Development (R&D), with the development stages modified from various existing development models. Data collection techniques were observation and questionnaires. The data analysis technique uses validity analysis and effectiveness analysis. The results obtained from this research were Learning Model of Industrial Control Engineering based on Augmented Reality can improve learning outcomes. The value of the n-gain score in the experimental class is 0.54, which means that there has been an increase in learning outcomes in the medium category. There are two implications of this research. (1) the Learning Model of Industrial Control Engineering based on Augmented Reality is expected to be used as input for other researchers to conduct similar research on other subjects or even in other methods for further research. (2) Implementation of Learning Model of Industrial Control Engineering based on Augmented Reality is expected to be continuously applied as an alternative learning model in Industrial Control Engineering Courses and other subjects.
Non Linear Dielectric Phenomenon in BaTiO3 - Bi (Ti1-xMgx)O3 . Ceramic Material
Authors: Suastiyanti Dwita , Rupajati Pathya , Wijaya Marlin
Published: August 2022

The distinguishing characteristic of an insulator is its resistivity. An insulator has a higher resistivity than a semiconductor or conductor and has high dielectric properties. The adjustable dielectric property is characterized by a change in the permittivity of the dielectric under an applied electric field, this phenomenon is called "dielectric nonlinearity" (dielectric tunability properties). With these properties, a new phenomenon will arise adjustable dielectric properties in dielectric ceramic materials. The aim of this research is to observe the non-linear dielectric phenomenon in BaTiO3-Bi(Ti1-xMgx)O3 ceramic material with x= 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8 and 0.9. Ceramic materials were synthesized using the sol-gel method which produced nano-sized powders. Impedance data was measured using an impedance analyzer (Solartron SI 1260, Solartron Metrology, West Sussex, UK) in a frequency range of 100 Hz to 500 Hz with an ac measuring voltage of 0.1 V. Dielectric tunability properties were measured from 0oC to 250oC using an automatic component analyzer. at 10 kHz. All samples show the phenomenon of dielectric tunability with different maximum permittivity. The highest permittivity was obtained at x= 0.6 but the highest transition temperature where non-linear phenomena occurred was found in the sample with x= 0.5.
코로나19 팬데믹 상황에서의 비대면 사회적 지지 교환과 회복에 대한 경험표집연구
Authors: Ji Seohyun , Lee Sunhee
Published: August 2022

코로나19 팬데믹에 따른 사회적 거리두기는 개인 간 사회적 지지 교환을 비대면 방식에 크게 의존하게 만들었다. 본 연구는 비대면 사회적 지지 교환이 개인의 회복에 미치는 효과와 이러한 효과의 심리적 기 제는 무엇인지를 알아보고자 하였다. 자원보존이론과 상보성 가설을 기반으로 사회적 지지 교환이 회복에 미치는 영향을 긍정 정서가 매개하고, 비대면 사회적 지지 교환의 매개효과가 대면 사회적 지지 교환에 따라 달라질 것이라는 조절된 매개모형을 설정하였다. 이를 검증하기 위해 118명의 대학생을 대상으로 2 주간 하루 2회 설문조사를 실시하였다. 설문자료를 다수준 선형모형으로 분석한 결과, 예측한 바와 같이, 대면과 비대면 사회적 지지 교환은 긍정 정서를 통하여 다음 날 회복 상태와 수면의 질에 긍정적인 영향 을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 반면, 비대면 사회적 지지 교환이 긍정 정서를 통하여 회복 상태와 수면의 질에 미치는 효과가 대면 사회적 지지 교환 수준에 따라 달라질 것이라는 가설은 지지되지 않았다. 하지 만 대면 사회적 지지 교환을 상대적으로 많이 했을 때는 비대면 사회적 지지 교환이 회복 과정에 미치는 긍정적인 효과가 유의하지 않았지만, 대면 사회적 지지 교환이 적을 때는 비대면 사회적 지지 교환의 긍 정적인 효과가 유의하여 상보성 가설과 일치하는 패턴의 결과가 나타났다. 본 연구의 결과는 대면 사회적 지지 교환이 제한된 상황에서 비대면 사회적 지지 교환의 긍정적인 효과를 재조명하고, 장기화 된 코로나 19 팬데믹 상황에서 개인을 보호하기 위한 사회적, 조직적 차원의 효과적인 개입책 개발에 유용한 정보를 제공한다.