bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Preserved glomerular filtration rate in older people. A population-based study in the Southern Cone of Latin America
Authors: Musso Carlos Guido
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Kidneys are affected by the aging process, usually suffering a progressive glomerular filtration rate (GFR) reduction of around 1 ml/year as of 30 years of age. Nevertheless, few older subjects show a stable GFR over time. This phenomenon has not been exhaustively studied, and even less in the Southern Cone. Aim: The aim was to estimate the prevalence of preserved GFR in a representative sample of older adults and explore the association between cardiovascular risk factors and preserved GFR in older individuals.

Methods: We used data from a cross-sectional survey of a random sample of 1571 participants aged 65–74 years from 4 cities of the Southern Cone. We describe the prevalence of eGFR ?80 ml/min/1.73 m2 and sociodemographic, biological, behavioral risk factors and medication use.  Backward stepwise logistic regression analysis was used to study the effect of cardiovascular risk factors on eGFR ?80 ml/min.

Results: In this a study 962 had an eGFR >80 ml/min/1.73 m2 and 154 were healthy adults (Prevalence= 17.01 % [95%CI 14.5%; 19.9%]). The median eGFR in the full sample was 85.53 ml/min/1.73 m² (IQR: 73.12-91.26). The prevalence of eGFR >80 ml/min/1.73 m2 was higher among men. Overall, older adults with no cardiovascular risk factors and eGFR >80 ml/min/1.73 m2 were predominantly men and showed a lower prevalence of dyslipidemia. 

Conclusion: In the present study was documented that there was 17% of healthy older individuals who have preserved glomerular filtration rate (eGFR > 80 ml/min/1.73 m 2) despite their advanced age.
Phytochemical and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Anredera cordifolia (Ten): A Review
Authors: Firdaus Mutiara Nurul Aulia , Kardela Widya , Ifora Ifora
Published: March 2022

Objective : Inflammation is a manifestation of the immune response to eliminate antigens from the body. This process will occur until the antigen is eliminated from the body. This inflammatory process can occur locally or systemically. Anredera cordifolia (Ten) has been used as a traditional medicine as a therapy for inflammation, diabetes, kidney failure, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and others. Therefore, this review aims to provide current information and obtain a comprehensive review of the anti-inflammatory activity of Anredera cordifolia (Ten).

Methods : This review provides evidence in the literature for the phytochemical and anti-inflammatory activity of Anredera cordifolia (Ten), from August 2011-August 2021. Three bibliographic databases were used as the main sources of information (Pubmed, ScienceDirect, and Google scholar). The keywords used in this research are as follows: “Phytochemical”, “anti-inflammatory”, “Bioactive compounds”, “Pharmacology” and “Anredera cordifolia”.

Results: A total of 10 studies were included in this review according to the required criteria, 5 of which were concerning phytochemical and 5 were concerning anti-inflammatory. Anredera cordifolia (Ten) contains many secondary metabolites such as essential oil, saponins, phenolics, rauninflammatory activity of Anredera cordifolia (Ten) occur mainly through several mechanisms including a decrease in the volume of paw edema, inhibition of hemolysis, inhibition of the inflammatory mediators TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and NO, and a decrease in the number of neutrophil PMNs.

Conclusions:  Recent interest in the traditional treatment of the Anredera cordifolia (Ten) plant both in vitro and in vivo has shown potential anti-inflammatory activity attributed to the presence of natural bioactive compounds.

Keywords : Anti-inflammatory, Anredera, Phytochemical, Pharmacology
Oral Dissolving Films: A Comprehensive Review on Recent Perspectives and Current Approach to Effective Drug Delivery
Authors: Saxena Arushi , Singh Taruna
Published: March 2022

Oral dissolving films are advanced oral dosage forms implied for the attachment onto the buccal mucosa and have both local and systemic effects. These dosage forms may be favored over other oral drug delivery systems in terms of flexibility and comfort. These films utilize the property of bioadhesion of certain polymers, which on hydration target a particular region of the body for extended period of time thereby bypassing first pass metabolism and promoting increased bioavailability. These films are self-administrable, pharmacoeconomic and have good patient compliance. Various techniques may be used for the formulation of oral dissolving films, among which solvent casting method is the most preferable. Usually hydrophilic polymers along with other excipients are used to formulate buccal films, which disintegrate quickly releasing the incorporated APIs within seconds. Oral dissolving films offer numerous benefits as far as accessibility, administration and withdrawal, retentivity, low enzymatic movement, economy and high patient compliance is concerned, thus having the potential for market and business exploitation. This preset review emphasizes on mechanism of action, merits, composition, formulation, evaluation, marketed formulations of oral dissolving films. Additionally, covering the aspects related to novel fast dissolving techniques.

Keywords: Solvent casting method, buccal films, bioadhesion, hydration, bioavailability.
Dental Health Status of Early Childhood Patients in Dental Health Care Clinics
Authors: Fadjeri Indrayati , Purnama Tedi , Nurwanti Widi
Published: March 2022

Background: Dental health problems in early childhood are higher than adults, so they need serious attention. Dental health status is a condition that describes the percentage and degree of health in the community. standard indicator of the World Health Organization to measure the status of dental caries using the def-t index. PHP-M index to measure dental hygiene status in mixed dentition. Objective: This study aims to determine the dental health status of early childhood patients in dental health care clinics. Methods: This research is a descriptive study with a cross sectional design. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling with 37 respondents. The data collection instrument used a questionnaire to measure dental health knowledge, an observation sheet brushing teeth to measure brushing skills, PHP-M index to measure dental hygiene status and def-t index to measure dental caries status. This research is processed and analyzed and presented in a frequency distribution. Results: Most of the early childhood children in dental health care clinics had less knowledge (54.1), less brushing skills (54.4), moderate dental hygiene status (64.9) and high dental caries status (75.7) Conclusion: Dental health status in early childhood patients in dental health care clinics is in the moderate category.

Keywords: Dental health status, eaely childhood, patients, dental health care clinics
Pharmacological Activities of Punicalagin: A Review
Authors: Rozadi Novia , Oktavia Sri , Fauziah Fitra
Published: March 2022

Traditional medicine was becoming more popular as a component of complementary and alternative medicine around the world. The ability to provide information on the pharmacological effects of plants requires a thorough understanding of the chemical components found in plants. One of the chemical compounds reported having pharmacological activity was punicalagin. Punicalagin was a polyphenol compound found in Punica granatum, Lafoensia pacari, and genus Terminalia. This review provides information on the pharmacological activities of punicalagin. The bibliographic databases used as the sources of information were PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect. The pharmacological activities of punicalagin have been reported as anticancer, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, antivirus, neuroprotective, antiinflammation, gastroprotective, pre-eclampsia, antidiabetic, and anti hyperlipidemia.

Keywords: Punicalagin, Antioxidant, Anticancer, Antivirus.
The effectiveness of the application of the mentoring module on brushing teeth by parents on the behavior of brushing teeth in early childhood
Authors: Widiyastuti Rini , Purnama Tedi , Laut Deru Marah
Published: March 2022

Background: Ability and good habits in maintaining dental health must be trained from an early age. In early childhood, there are deciduous teeth that must be maintained and maintained in order to stay healthy and support children to grow and develop optimally. At the age of 6 years will begin to grow permanent teeth that will be used for life. Therefore, children need to be equipped with knowledge and skills in maintaining oral health independently. Parents, especially mothers, are the closest people to children who will provide assistance and guidance to early childhood children in carrying out dental health maintenance, in connection with children who are not yet able to do it themselves. Objective: This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the application of the brushing mentoring module on improving tooth brushing behavior in early childhood. Methods: this study used a quasi-experimental with a pretest and posttest with one group design. This research was conducted at Pertiwi VI Kindergarten Pondok Labu. The independent variable: the application of the brushing mentoring module and the dependent variable: knowledge, early childhood tooth brushing skills, knowledge and attitudes of parents. Data were tested using Wilcoxon. Result: the application of the mentoring module on brushing teeth was proven to be significantly (p<0.001) effective in increasing the knowledge and skills of brushing teeth for early childhood as well as increasing the knowledge and attitudes of parents. Conclusion: the brushing teeth mentoring module is effective in increasing tooth brushing behavior in early childhood.

Keywords: Brushing mentoring module, behavior, early childhood.
AVALIAÇÃO DA QUALIDADE DE ÁGUA SUPERFICIAL EM ÁREA PRESERVADA E EM ÁREA URBANA ATRAVÉS DE ANÁLISES FÍSICO-QUÍMICAS
Authors: Picolotto Aluisie , Von Mühlen Milena , Herber Jane
Published: March 2022

A qualidade da água é um bem indispensável para a saúde do ser humano, porém há um descaso com esse recurso devido às mais variadas ações antrópicas. O presente trabalho avaliou os parâmetros físico-químicos de amostras de água superficial através de ensaios de pH, condutividade elétrica, turbidez, cor e análises titulométricas de dureza e cloretos entre dois pontos de coleta: um de área preservada e outro de área urbanizada. Os parâmetros foram enquadrados de acordo com os padrões estipulados pela resolução CONAMA nº 357/2005. Os resultados obtidos possibilitaram enquadrar tanto a amostra de água preservada quanto a amostra de água urbana na Classe 1 através das análises realizadas neste trabalho.
AVALIAÇÃO DA CONCENTRAÇÃO TOTAL E DA BIOACESSIBILIDADE DE CÁDMIO E CHUMBO EM FRUTAS ORIUNDAS DA REGIÃO DE MANAUS (AMAZÔNIA BRASILEIRA)
Authors: Ferro Elziane Pereira , Weber Ani Caroline , Cordeiro Sabrina Grando , Costa Bruna , Schweizer Ytan Andreine , De Oliveira Letícia Angeli , Haas Peterson , Ethur Eduardo Miranda , Pestana José Miguel , Hoehne Lucélia
Published: March 2022

A composição química das frutas está diretamente ligada ao tipo de solo e clima que se encontram. Assim, este trabalho tem como objetivo a determinação da concentração total e bioacessível dos metais tóxicos cádmio (Cd) e chumbo (Pb) em frutas oriundas da floresta amazônica brasileira. A determinação da concentração total dos metais foi realizada por meio de digestão ácida total via forno micro-ondas para manga, acerola, carambola, laranja e taperebá. A concentração bioacessível foi avaliada por meio do método de bioacessibilidade para manga e laranja. Para ambos os ensaios, as concentrações de metais foram quantificadas através de Espectrometria de Emissão Óptica com Plasma Indutivamente Acoplado (ICP-OES). Obteve-se concentrações totais (mg/kg) de Cd e Pb, respectivamente, para a laranja de 2,80 e 16,48; carambola 3,56 e 13,16; acerola 3,30 e 14,27; manga 0,35 e 3,00 e para o Taperebá.as concentrações ficaram abaixo do limite de quantificação (LD). Para a laranja, obteve-se 0,013 mg/kg de Cd bioacessível e para a manga os valores ficaram abaixo do de LD que é de Cd de 0,05 mg/kg de fruta e para o Pb de 0,10 mg/kg. Os resultados obtidos para os dois metais estudados encontram-se acima dos limites permitidos pela legislação brasileira, mas a concentração que realmente é absorvida pelo organismo (parte biacessível) nos vegetais analisados ficaram abaixo do permitido. Neste sentido, esse trabalho evidenciou a necessidade de realizar mais estudos a nível de bioacessibilidade para garantir a qualidade dos frutos para seus consumidores.
Ethnonyms in the Texts of the Yakut Epic
Authors: Makarov Semen S.
Published: March 2022

The article examines the functioning of ethnonyms and ethnocultural stereotypes in the texts of the Yakut epic tales. It describes hitherto understudied ethnic groups’ nominations, the contexts and internal logic of its use in folklore narration with the involvement of published and archival sources. The main attention is paid to the tropeic function of ethnonyms, that is their inclusion in the various attributive expressions correlated with certain objects of the epic world. The author shows that three largest ethnic groups — Yakuts, Tunguses and Russians — are at the center of the “ethnogeography” of the Yakut epic. Comparisons with foreigners is characteristic of peripheral (culturally alien) loci of the epic world, and in the character system the concepts associated with them are emphasized in the images of the character’s opponents. Consideration of the attributes of the “others” distinguished by the tradition suggests the importance of economic and cultural features in the formation of their stereotypes.
From Old Newspapers: an Unknown Essay by Alexander Kuprin and an Unaccounted Publication of Ivan Shmelev’s Fairy Tale
Authors: Burmistrov Konstantin Yu.
Published: March 2022

The article discusses the history of publication of two works by Alexander Kuprin (1870–1938) and Ivan Shmelev (1873–1950) in “Russkaya Gazeta” (“Russian newspaper”), which is an emigrant newspaper issued in Paris in 1923–1925. Their publication remained unnoticed by modern researchers. The article examines Kuprin’s participation in this periodical, as well as the historical context of Kuprin’s article “Diaries and Letters” (1923) published in this newspaper at the beginning of 1924, and dedicated to the publication of the “Diary of Emperor Nicholas II”. In particular, the author discusses the history of the “Diary”’s publication in Berlin in 1923 and the peculiarities of the reaction to its appearance among the Russian emigration. He also discusses the history of the publication of I.S. Shmelev’s political fairy tale “Preobrazhenets” (1919–1923–1927). Particular attention is paid to the edition of this tale, which was published together with Kuprin’s article in the same issue of “Russkaya Gazeta” (January 7, 1924). For the first time, the article presents the full text of Kuprin’s article, as well as the text of Shmelev’s fairy tale in its 1923 edition, in comparison with its final version published in 1927.
“Your Letters are as Cordial as a Friend’s Handshake” (Correspondence between André Gide and Fyodor Rosenberg)
Authors: Chekalov Kirill A.
Published: March 2022

St. Petersburg branch of the Archive of the Russian Academy of Sciences stores a correspondence between a famous French writer André Gide and a renowned soviet Orientalist scholar, member of the USSR Academy of Sciences, Fyodor Rosenberg (1867–1934). Part of the correspondence is kept in the Parisian library Jacques Doucet. In 1921, the University of Lyon published the epistolary in French (in total 338 letters). The correspondence covers a long period from 1896 to the date of death of the Russian academic. This letters allow to contemplate the spiritual world of two outstanding cultural figures of the fin de siècle, as well as to see once again how the revolution in Russia influenced the mindset and the way of life of academic life. The fact that the epistolary lacks a number of letters is mainly explained by the 1917 Revolution. Only a short collection of letters dates back to the 1920s (when Rosenberg was a senior research curator at the Asiatic Museum, now the Institute of Oriental Manuscripts of the Russian Academy of Sciences), while the early 20th century is broadly represented in the correspondence. Social and political reality becomes more and more catastrophic as it invades that highly estheticized, sometimes explicitly Pre-Raphaelite-like universe into which Rosenberg, a refined expert in both Eastern and Western-European cultural traditions, would like to withdraw. “Beautiful Italy” occupies a significant place in the letters. Rosenberg’s deep emotions connected with his being a homosexual are also an important part of the epistolary. The edition is prepared by Nikol Dziub, professor at the University of Upper Alsace (UHA). The introductory note and an extensive pageby- page commentary provide a comprehensive view of the reality, cultural landmarks, and personalities that appear in the correspondence.
About M.A. Sholokhov’s Work on the Style of the 1st and 2nd Books of And Quiet Flows the Don (Based on Manuscripts)
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Tyurina Elena A.
Published: March 2022

The article analyzes M.A. Sholokhov’s work on the manuscripts and earliest publications of the first and second books of the novel And Quiet Flows the Don — as well as on the edition published in 1933. More specifically, the paper deals with certain textual constructions and sentences used by the writer, with his multi-layered textual corrections, with the authorial (i.e., double and doublet) word-spelling manner — and, finally, with that elements of the Don dialects which, being inserted into the novel, form its unique authorial style, the one the editors tried to bring to the literary norms since the early 1930s.
Trends in the Development of Science about Sholokhov at the Beginning of the 21st Century
Authors:   Derzhavin Tambov State University, Polyakova Larisa V.
Published: March 2022

The article surveys and analyzes the main trends in the development of contemporary Sholokhov studies in Russia, paying attention to the new important and significant editions of the works belonging to the writer’s literary heritage. Productive theories, new facts, materials, and documented evidences are summarized in the present publication, which also highlights a pioneering and fundamental character of the reference and bio-bibliographic literature dedicated to the writer. In conclusion, the article outlines the development prospects for the given branch of literary studies.
PERSEPSI SISWA TERHADAP PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA SECARA DARING DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN LMS MOODLE SELAMA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Supriyadi Edi , Juandi Dadang
Published: March 2022

The significant influence of the Covid-19 pandemic on the education sector has changed the learning process from face-to-face to online learning. One of the tools used in optimizing the online learning process is the Moodle Learning Management System (LMS). Students' perception of moodle becomes data that is analyzed and interpreted during online learning of mathematics. There are 18 question items distributed via google form using a semantic differential scale of 1-7. Several aspects are examined from the questionnaire, including affective, cognitive and behavioural elements to students in SMP X, data analysis technique by calculating the average of each statement item with the criteria of an average score of <5 Negative response and an average score of 5 then the indicator has a positive response. In addition, the total percentage of students who fill out each indicator is also analyzed to compare the proportions. The data obtained from this study include the affective element of students choosing the benefits of LMS Moodle on a scale of 5-7 by 76%. From the cognitive element of students' perceptions, from 5-7, as many as 68% of students were motivated to learn to use the Moodle LMS during the Covid-19 pandemic. And from the behavioural aspect, 82% of students choose from a scale of 5-7 they choose the emergence of learning independence when using this Moodle LMS.
IMPLEMENTASI PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING BERBANTUAN ICT UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN MATEMATIS SISWA SMK
Authors: Ariyanti Wati , Sugandi Asep Ikin
Published: March 2022

This is the classroom action research which aims to determine the improvement of the mathematical understanding ability of  XI-class students, through the problem-based learning method assisted by ICT. The subjects in this study were XI AKL 1 students of  SMKN 11 Bandung, which involved 24 students. This classroom action research consists of 3 cycles, namely cycles I – III with 2 meetings each. The instrument used in data collection is the results of LKPD 1-3. Techniques in presentation data using descriptive tables in the form of averages and percentages. The study results indicate Problem-Based Learning  implementation can gain students' mathematical understanding ability. The first cycle progress is specified by the increase in learning outcomes  with the score average of  68, showing 54%. It is followed by  the second cycle which shows the score average of 80 with 75%. Furthermore, the third cycle releases the score average of 81 with 79%.
ANALISIS KESALAHAN SISWA KELAS IX DALAM MENYELESAIKAN SOAL STATISTIKA KELAS VIII DI MASA PANDEMI COVID 19
Authors: Wisesa Kania Tingtrim , Riajanto Marchasan Lexbin Elvi Judah
Published: March 2022

This study aims to describe students' errors in solving statistical problems. The research subjects were grade IX students of SMPN 02 CIPONGKOR. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The data used in this study is the result of a test in the form of a statistical description of class VIII consisting of 5 questions and given to the subject of class IX students as many as 20 students. Indicators of Competence Achievement; 1) analyze the data; 2) determine the interquartile range; 3) find the mean; 4) find the median value; The results of this study indicate that there are still many class IX students who have difficulty in solving class VIII questions. The factors that cause many mistakes made by students are lack of mastery of concepts, haste in filling out, difficulty in determining what principle or formula to use and the habits of students who do not answer questions in detail.
La historia empresarial de la industrialización de los licores, una perspectiva desde el departamento del Cauca
Authors: Portes Ordoñez Laura Beatriz , De la Torre Solarte Gabriel , Gamboa Guzmán Juliana Andrea , Sánchez Tróchez Diana Ximena
Published: March 2022

La evolución histórica de Colombia ha sido impulsada desde diferentes sectores socioeconómicos, entre los que se destaca la industria de licores por su capacidad de adaptación, incorporado habilidades, recursos, tecnología e innovación para alcanzar ventajas competitivas con las que hoy por hoy, son su apuesta productiva a nivel nacional e internacional. A través de cuatro 4 capítulos, este libro toma como referencia el liderazgo empresarial de las industrias de licores en los departamentos, haciendo hincapié en el caso de la Industria Licorera del Cauca. Se analiza con ello, la evolución y estilos de dirección que se han articulado con la administración pública del departamento del Cauca. En ese sentido, desarrolla lecciones para la solución de problemas recurrentes en el contexto colombiano y caucano, con los que empresarios podrían extrapolarlo, incluso a otros sectores económicos. Igualmente, pretender ser una contribución en la creación y formación de nuevos aprendizajes basados en contextos propios de las organizaciones, de tal forma que conlleve al éxito de las mismas. Es decir, brinda la posibilidad de adentrarse en situaciones reales, dándole la importancia requerida a la apropiación de sectores como lo es el de licores en Colombia, por ser este, un gran orgullo regional de sus departamentos, y de manera particular, resaltar el compromiso asumido por la industria Licorera del departamento del Cauca, como caso principal del libro, destacando el sentido de pertenencia de la organización, que ha dejado en alto, el buen nombre de la región Caucana.
Continuous synthesis of atomically dispersed Rh supported on MgAl2O4 using two-stage microreactor
Authors: Xue Qiangqiang , Yan Binhang , Wang Yujun , Luo Guangsheng
Published: March 2022

Single-atom catalysts with optimal atom utilization and outstanding
activity have penetrated the frontier of heterogeneous catalysis.
However, the large-scale synthesis of this class of catalysts is still a
bottleneck for their industrialization. Herein, we suggest a two-stage
micro-dispersion approach to synthesize mesoporous MgAl2O4-supported
atomically dispersed Rh, which is more competitive than the batch method
for boosting the uniform dispersion of Rh. By increasing the Rh loading,
single-atom catalysts (SACs, < 0.05wt%), single-atom
catalysts + nanoparticle catalysts (0.05–0.17 wt%), and nanoparticle
catalyst (NPCs, 0.17–1.10 wt%) were obtained. For n-octane steam
reforming, the turnover frequency of the SAC (0.01 wt%) was
approximately 30 times that of the NPC (1.10 wt%), while the Rh amount
of the SAC was only 3% that of the NPC for the same fuel conversion.
Under a high-temperature (750 ℃) steam atmosphere for 15 h, the hydrogen
formation rate only declined from 25.1 to 23.8 mol/mol-C8H18.
Cost-Duration-Based Project Selection Framework: A Multi-Attribute Utility Theory Model
Authors: Khalafalla Mohamed , Rueda-Benavides Jorge
Published: March 2022

Multi-attribute utility theory (MAUT) is a non-monetary approach used to
quantify the difference between distinct alternatives considering
decision-makers’ preferences to outcomes by assigning utility measures
for each alternative. The main objective of using MAUT when evaluating
different alternatives is to achieve Value for Money (VFM), meaning the
best possible results based on the money spent. This paper describes the
development of a decision-making framework proposed to assist the
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) with selecting contractor
compensation provisions in resurfacing Design-Bid-Build (DBB) projects.
The framework facilitates the trade-offs among four decision objectives,
if satisfied, to demonstrate value-for-money in FDOT resurfacing
investments. The model is illustrated through a hypothetical resurfacing
project. The development of the model includes defining four decision
objectives. Six measures were proposed to evaluate the level of
achievement of the four decision objectives.
Crosstalk Reduction between Microstrip Lines using TL-Shaped Defected Microstrip Structure
Authors: Li ChenLong , wang yafei , Li xuehua
Published: March 2022

A method to reduce crosstalk using TL-shaped defect microstrip structure
(DMS) is proposed to solve the far-end crosstalk between microstrip
lines. This method optimizes the ratio of the capacitive coupling and
the inductive coupling between the coupled microstrip lines by etching
the TL-shaped DMS on the microstrip line and reduces the strength of the
electromagnetic (EM) coupling, which can achieve crosstalk suppression.
The equivalent circuit model, S-parameters and full-wave EM simulations
are used to analyze the crosstalk between the microstrip lines etched
with and without the TL-shaped DMS. High Frequency Structure Simulator
(HFSS) software simulation and samples test results show that the
TL-shaped DMS can effectively reduce the far-end crosstalk while
guaranteeing the transmission ability of microstrip line to the signal.
The maximum far-end crosstalk can be reduced by 42dB in the frequency
range of 0–8 GHz and the test results of the samples are in good
agreement with the simulation results.
Dynamic Fine-tuning Layer Selection Using Kullback-Leibler Divergence
Authors: Wanjiku Raphael , Kimwele Michael , Nderu Lawrence
Published: March 2022

The selection of layers in the transfer learning fine-tuning process
ensures a pre-trained model’s accuracy and adaptation in a new target
domain. However, the selection process is still manual and without
clearly defined criteria. If the wrong layers in a neural network are
selected and used, it could lead to poor accuracy and model
generalisation in the target domain. This paper introduces the use of
Kullback-Leibler divergence on the weight correlations of the model’s
convolutional neural network layers. The approach identifies the
positive and negative weights in the ImageNet initial weights selecting
the best-suited layers of the network depending on the correlation
divergence. We experiment on four publicly available datasets and four
ImageNet pre-trained models that have been used in past studies for
results comparisons. This proposed approach method yields better
accuracies than the standard fine-tuning baselines with a margin
accuracy rate of 10.8% to 24%, thereby leading to better model
adaptation for target transfer learning tasks.
Inertial method for a solution of Split Equality of Monotone Inclusion and the $f$-Fixed Point Problems in Banach Spaces
Authors: Zegeye Solomon Bekele , Zegeye Habtu , Sangago Mengstu Goa , Boikanyo Oganeditse A. , Woldeamanuel Sebsibe T.
Published: March 2022

In this paper, we propose an inertial algorithm for solving split
equality of monotone inclusion and $f$-fixed point of Bregman
relatively $f$-nonexpansive mapping problems in reflexive real Banach
spaces. Using the Bregman distance function, we prove a strong
convergence theorem for the algorithm produced by the method in real
reflexive Banach spaces. As an application, we provide several
applications of our method. Furthermore, we give a numerical example to
demonstrate the behavior of the convergence of the algorithm.
Left breast radiotherapy – the impact of heart and left anterior descending artery doses to cardiovascular diseases developed eight years after treatment
Authors: Petrovic Borislava , Petrovic Milovan , Djuran Branislav , Djan Igor , Miljkovic Tatjana , Cankovic Milenko , Pesznyak Csilla , Rutonjski Laza , Ivanov Olivera
Published: March 2022

Introduction/Objective Left breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy are at higher risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), as a partial volume of the heart is anatomically close to target volume. This may cause CVD in the years following cancer treatment. The aim of this work was to develop a scoring system which identifies patients with increased risk of development of CVD, as a consequence of the left breast irradiation. Methods The patients followed up in this study were treated during 2009. Eight years later, they were invited to participate in a study where they underwent a cardiology evaluation. Their current condition was statistically correlated to the doses received by their heart and left anterior descendant artery (LAD). Results Out of 114 patients, 31 women were evaluable for cardiology assessment. Out of these 31 subjects, six women were with a history of CVD before cancer treatment. Four women never developed any kind of heart associated disease, while in the other 27, newly onset CVD were diagnosed ranging from hypertension to myocardial infarction, strongly positively correlated to doses to heart and LAD (p = 0.003). Severity of developed cardiovascular toxicity was formulated through the correlation of mean heart and mean LAD doses with CVD developed in the form of a scoring system. Conclusion The doses to critical organs depend on patient anatomy and technique of irradiation. The cardiovascular complications are proven as consequence of radiotherapy. Scoring system based on doses received by heart and LAD is a reliable tool in predicting CVD.
Avian Haemosporidian Parasites in Domesticated Rock Doves ( Columba livia domestica ) in Gombe State, Nigeria
Authors: JR Lawal
Published: March 2022

Avian haemosporidian infections are widespread and can result in the decline of populations or extinction of birds’ species. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of avian haemosporidian parasites in 570 rock doves sampled from household and live birds markets from Gombe State, Nigeria. Blood samples were microscopically examined for the presence of haemoparasites, and the overall prevalence of avian haemosporidiosis was 41.8%. The prevalence of haemosporidian was significantly higher (P <0.0001; χ2 = 16.665) in doves from live birds’ markets (25.8%) compared to households (25.8%). Prevalence was also higher (P = 0.2027; χ2 = 1.623) in female (22.3%) compared to male (19.5%) doves. Out of the 238 infected doves, 82 (14.4%) were infected with Haemoproteus , 58 (10.2%) with Plasmodium and 40 (7.0%) with Leucocytozoon species. 25 doves (4.4%) had mixed infection with Haemoproteus + Plasmodium species, 21 (3.7%) had mixed Leucocytozoon species + Plasmodium species infections while 12 (3.7%) had mixed Haemoproteus + Plasmodium + Leucocytozoon species infections. Prevalence of all avian haemosporidian species were higher (P > 0.05) in doves sampled from live birds’ markets compared to those from households, and all avian haemosporidian species except Leucocytozoon species were higher (P > 0.05) in female than in male doves. It is recommended that awareness campaign to educate the poultry farmers and sellers on how to improve management practices is necessary so as to prevent widespread transmission of the haemosporidian parasites amongst domesticated birds.
Arkielämän energiatiedon lukutaito
Authors: Keränen Teija
Published: March 2022

FM, KTM Teija Keränen väitteli 11.9.2021 Oulun yliopiston humanistisessa tiedekunnassa aiheesta "Arkielämän energiatiedon lukutaito. Käsitteen määrittely ja empiirinen tutkimus suomalaisten keskuudessa". Vastaväittäjänä toimi professori Peter Bath (Sheffieldin yliopisto), ja kustoksena professori Maija-Leena Huotari (Oulun yliopisto). Informaatiotutkimuksen alaan kuuluva väitöskirja, Everyday energy information literacy: Defining the concept and studying it empirically in Finland, on julkaistu sarjassa Acta Universitatis Ouluensis. B, Humaniora, ja se on luettavissa Oulun yliopiston Jultika-palvelussa osoitteessa http://urn.fi/urn:isbn:9789526230207.
Uudet terveystiedon lukutaidot
Authors: Multas Anna-Maija
Published: March 2022

FM Anna-Maija Multaksen informaatiotutkimuksen alaan kuuluva väitöskirja New health information literacies : a nexus analytical study (Uudet terveystiedon lukutaidot. Neksusanalyyttinen tutkimus) tarkastettiin 4.3.2022 Oulun yliopiston humanistisessa tiedekunnassa. Vastaväittäjänä toimi professori Olof Sundin (Lundin yliopisto, Ruotsi) ja kustoksena apulaisprofessori Noora Hirvonen (Oulun yliopisto). Väitöskirja on julkaistu sarjassa Acta Universitatis Ouluensis. B, Humaniora ja se on luettavissa myös Oulun yliopiston Jultika-julkaisuarkistossa osoitteessa http://urn.fi/urn:isbn:9789526232157.
Pengelolaan Perpustakaan Untuk Menumbuhkan Budaya Baca Dan Mendukung Aktivitas Literasi Sekolah Di MTsN 1 Pesisir Selatan
Authors: Nabila Jeihan , Habiburrahman Habiburrahman , Pangesti Nesa Riska , Nelisa Malta
Published: March 2022

Program kemitraan masyarakat ini bertujuan memberikan pemahaman dalam pengelolaan perpustakaan untuk mendukung aktivitas literasi sekolah di MTsN 1 Pesisir Selatan. Target capaian dari kegiatan ini adalah: 1) Meningkatkan kualitas SDM dalam mengelola perpustakaan sekolah untuk menumbuhkan kesadaran mengenai arti pentingnya perpustakaan dalam pembelajaran siswa sekolah, 2) Meningkatkan budaya baca dan aktivitas literasi di lingkungan sekolah, 3) Memberikan pelatihan dalam mengoperasikan Senayan Library Management System (SLiMS) dalam pengelolaan Perpustakaan di MTsN 1 Pesisir Selatan. Pelaksanaan kegiatan dimulai dengan memberikan sosialisasi literasi sekolah untuk menumbuhkan minat baca pada diri siswa agar kemampuan literasi dapat meningkat dan efektif. Lalu memberikan sosialisasi kepada guru staf perpustakaan untuk peningkatan kualitas SDM dalam mengelola perpustakaan sekolah untuk menumbuhkan kesadaran mengenai arti pentingnya perpustakaan dalam pembelajaran siswa sekolah. Memberikan pelatihan terkait dengan pekerjaan teknis pengelolaan perpustakaan yang meliputi layanan, tata kelola perpustakaan, dan pemeliharaan koleksi perpustakaan, setelah itu dilanjutkan dengan memberikan pelatihan dalam mengoperasikan Senayan Library Management System (SLiMS) dalam pengelolaan perpustakaan. Untuk evaluasi ketercapaian tujuan akan dilakukan pengamatan penerapan pengoperasian perangkat dan software perpustakaan sekolah SliMS, serta melihat sejauh mana pengelolaan perpustakaan bisa menarik minat siswa dalam memanfaatkan koleksi buku dan menumbuhkan minat baca. Diskusi dengan pihak petugas perpustakaan terhadap hasil akhir praktik pembimbingan dalam pengenalan software SliMS dan pengelolaan perpustakaan.
SÜHEYL Ü NEVBAHÂR DA YIYIL- VE YIYIL- ŞEKLİNDE OKUNMUŞ FİİLLER ÜZERİNE
Authors: Özçelik Sadettin
Published: March 2022

Arap harfli Türkçe yazma eserlerde geçen kelime, deyim, atasözü,
söz kalıbı vb. yapılar; araştırılmaya değer ayrı ayrı konulardır. Bu metinler üzerinde yapılan okumalar, Türkçenin söz varlığına ışık tuttuğu
kadar Türkçe kelimelerde meydana gelen ses ve anlam değişmelerine
de ışık tutar. Yazma eserlerin metinlerinden hareketle Türkçe kelimelerin geçmişten günümüze kullanılışları, uğramış olduğu ses değişmeleri, anlam değişmeleri ve anlam incelikleri incelenebilir. Arap harfli
Türkçe metinlerde ayrıca sözlü dile ait, ses değişmesine uğramış veya
ağız özellikleri taşıyan bazı kelimeler veya farklı dil yapıları da geçer.
Bunun yanı sıra bazı kelimeler arasında fonetik benzerlikler, yakınlıklar
söz konusu olabilmektedir. Böylesi durumlarda kelimelerin okunuşunda
yanılgılar olduğu, yanlışlıklar yapıldığı görülebilir. İşte bu yanılgıların
ve yanlışlıkların örnekleri de Arap harfli yazma eserler üzerinde yapılan
bilimsel çalışmalarda izlenebilir. Nitekim Süheyl ü Nevbahâr üzerinde
yapılmış olan çalışmalarda da böylesi veya daha başka konularda yanlış
okuma ve anlamalar olmuştur. Bu mesnevinin okunma ve anlaşılma sorunlarına farklı çalışmalarda dikkat çekilmiştir.
Makalede önce Süheyl ü Nevbahâr üzerine yapılmış olan çalışmalar
konusunda özet olarak bilgi verildi. Daha sonra araştırmalarda yıyıl- ve
yiyil- şeklinde okunmuş olan fiillerin örnekleri üzerinde bazı yorumlar
yapıldı. Söz konusu fiillerin geçtiği toplam altı yerdeki bağlam incelenerek ayrı ayrı değerlendirildi. Son olarak bağlam ışığında okuma ve
anlam teklifleri sunulup her örneğin geçtiği beyit Türkiye Türkçesine
aktarıldı.
GÜNEY SİBİRYA DA (ALTAY BÖLGESİ) BİR AYDINLANMA HAREKETİ OLARAK AK CAÑ / SÜT CAÑ (BURHANİZM): TEŞEKKÜLÜ, TEMEL İLKELERİ VE TARİHÎ SEYRİ
Authors: Dilek İbrahim
Published: March 2022

Rus-Japon Savaşı (8 Şubat 1904-5 Eylül 1905) sırasında Batı literatüründe Burhanizm olarak bilinen fakat Altay Türklerinin Ak Cañ (Ak Din)
veya Süt Cañ (Süt Dini) olarak adlandırdıkları inanç sistemi 1904 yılında
ortaya çıkmıştır. Bu din, halkını baskıdan kurtarmak için geri dönecek
bir kağan olan Oyrot Kaan’ın dönüşüne dair efsaneler ve Amır Sanaa ile
Şunu gibi bir takım tarihî şahsiyetlerden ilham almıştır. Bu inanç sistemi
dünyanın değişik yerlerinde benzerleri görülen nativistic movement (yerelliği canlandırma) hareketi olarak da kabul edilebilir. Ak Cañ; Ruslara,
Rus olan her şeye, Hristiyanlığa ve Altay Şamanizmi’ne bir tepki olarak
ortaya çıkmış olmasına rağmen zaman içinde Altay Şamanizmine ait bazı
unsurları tekrar bünyesine almıştır. Bu inanç sisteminin ortaya çıkışını
hazırlayan çeşitli etkenler vardır. Bunlar şöyle sıralanabilir: Ruslara duyulan nefret, Rusların adaletsiz ve haksız bir şekilde Altay topraklarına
yerleşmesi, Rus tüccarların ekonomik baskısı, msyonerlerin baskısı, Altay Şamanizminin Hristiyanlık karşısındaki zayıflığı ve ihtiyaçlara cevap
veremez hâle gelmesi, Moğol Budistlerin propagandası, Rus-Japon savaşının yarattığı gerginliğine bağlı olarak Altay Türkleri arasında ortaya
çıkan Japon sempatisi. Bu sebeplere bağlı olarak ortaya çıkan Burhanizm
(Ak Cañ/Süt Cañ), SSCB’nin 1991’de dağılmasından sonra Altay Türkleri için kimlik arayışlarında en önemli unsurlardan biri olmuştur.
TÜRK DÜNYASI KÜLTÜR ARAŞTIRMALARINA YENİ BİR KATKI: TÜRK DÜNYASI KÜLTÜRÜ I-II
Authors: Tan Nail
Published: March 2022

Hâlen Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Üniversitesi Fen Edebiyat Fakültesi Türk
Dili ve Edebiyatı Bölümü Türk Halk Edebiyatı Öğretim Üyesi Prof. Dr.
Bayram DURBİLMEZ (d. 1968, Yozgat/Sorgun), 1991 yılında mezun olduğu Erciyes Üniversitesi Fen Edebiyat Fakültesi Türk Dili ve Edebiyatı
Bölümünde araştırma görevlisi olarak akademik çalışmalarına başladığında mutlu bir olay içinde buldu kendini. Sovyetler Birliği dağılmış, Türk
Cumhuriyetleri bağımsızlıklarına kavuşmuş, kapalı sınırlar, kapılar açılmış, bilimsel seyahatler az da olsa başlamıştı. Halk edebiyatı, halk bilimi
dallarında uzmanlık eğitimini tercih ettiğinden önünde uçsuz bucaksız bir
araştırma alanı bulunuyordu. Bir yandan Erciyes Üniversitesinde lisansüstü eğitimini ve akademik kariyer basamaklarını tamamlarken diğer yandan
da Türk Cumhuriyetlerinde kültür araştırmalarına yöneldi. Üniversitesinde
1999’da öğretim görevlisi, 2009’da yardımcı doçent, 2010’da doçent ve
2018’de profesör kadrosuna atandı.
THE COVID-19 INFORMATION IMPACT ON MOVEMENT AND VOLATILITY OF ASEAN-5 CURRENCY
Authors: Adiyat Muhammad Rifki , Danarsari Dwi Nastiti
Published: March 2022

The rapid and massive spread of COVID-19 has a major impact on a country's economy, including ASEAN countries. This research aims to examine the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak information on exchange rate movements and currency exchange rate volatility of ASEAN-5 countries. This study employs data on the number of infection cases to measure COVID-19 information. The research period begins with the first case that occurred in each ASEAN-5 country until December 31st, 2020, using the GARCH research method. The results indicate that the COVID-19 outbreak information had a significant effect on exchange rate volatility but had no effect on the movement of the ASEAN-5 exchange rate in one day. Meanwhile, in five days, the COVID-19 information did not significantly affect the movement and volatility of the exchange rates of ASEAN-5 countries. The influence of COVID-19 outbreak information on the ASEAN-5 exchange rate, which is stronger in one day than five days supports the theory of exchange rate dynamics. This finding implies that COVID-19 information affects the exchange rate volatility of ASEAN-5 countries in the short term. For this reason, investors can be wiser in managing their investment portfolios, and regulators can implement policies to reduce volatility in the foreign exchange market.
Elogios para unos, reproches para otros
Authors: May González Ángel Omar , Cab Pérez Fernando Jesús
Published: March 2022

La política emprendida por el Partido Socialista Agrario de Campeche y la administración gubernamental de Ángel Castillo Lanz coincidió con el conflicto religioso en México y la guerra cristera, de 1926. Para entonces, la prensa local era abierta al mostrar su filiación partidista en sus reportajes, editoriales, fotografías y difusión de aquellos que detentaban la autoridad, como se muestra en el análisis del Diario de Campeche, impreso que elogiaba al poderoso y criticaba al opositor.
La Escuela Universalista Española y la comparatística moderna
Authors: Pons José Manuel
Published: March 2022

Comentario de los libros de Pedro Aullón de Haro, La Escuela Universalista Española del siglo XVIII (2016); de Pedro Aullón de Haro y Jesús García Gabaldón, Juan Andrés y la Escuela Universalista Española (2017); y de Pedro Aullón de Haro y Davide Mombelli, Introduction to the Spanish Universalist School (Enlightened Culture and Education versus Politics) (2020), que ofrecen la fundamentación y reconstrucción de la Escuela Universalista Española del siglo XVIII, uno de los momentos decisivos de la Cultura Hispánica, y de la Historia de las Ideas y del Pensamiento, cuya metodología comparatista deviene universalista, resultando un sólido establecimiento de la Comparatística moderna así como una posible orientación o posible contenido para nuestra actual época de Globalización.
Is a 1:1 Environment Good Enough?
Authors: Artman Bryan , Nelson Rebecca M , Lai Philip , Kathman Rachel
Published: March 2022

Technology in today’s world impacts every facet of our lives, including the job market, the skills students need for future career success, and the skills teachers need to help their students acquire. This research paper aims to understand what technology skills pre-service teachers who graduated from 1:1 technology high schools possess. This paper will address the implications of technology skill deficiencies on future teaching practices. Finally the authors will discuss teacher perceptions and misconceptions of teaching with 1:1 technology and the career ready technology skills their students need. The findings show that students’ benefits of attending 1:1 technology high schools don’t meet their potential. The findings also indicate the types of teaching practices and technology uses that the teachers preferred, and a lack of understanding of the career ready technology skills that students need. The literature on 1:1 technology has historically focused on the benefits and challenges of 1:1 technology integration in isolated grade level or subject matter studies. This research addresses this gap in the literature by focusing on students graduating from 1:1 high schools to identify their career readiness skills.
Teach Boldly: Using Edtech for Social Good
Authors: Yamashita Jerry
Published: March 2022

"Social good" is a term rooted in the field of social work but has been making its way into the world of education over the past few years. While many works have been published that explore theory or strategies within EdTech, Teach Boldly is a call to action. Teach Boldly offers creative ideas, innovative practices, and project planning tools for new and veteran teachers alike. An invitation is extended to the reader to dream and act in big ways to inspire and empower learners everywhere.
Successful radiation treatment of undertail fibrosarcoma in a Major Mitchell’s cockatoo (Lophochroa leadbeateri)
Authors: Hinkle Daria , Eshar David , Ambar Neta , Schneider Sarah , Azuma Chieko
Published: March 2022

CASE DESCRIPTION

A male Major Mitchell’s cockatoo (Lophochroa leadbeateri) of unknown age presented with an ulcerated mass on the ventral tail caudodorsal to the cloaca.

CLINICAL FINDINGS

An impression smear of the mass showed spindle cell atypia. Multiple biopsies were submitted for histopathology with inconclusive results. A CT scan revealed a soft tissue mass causing compression of the cloacal lumen. The patient underwent surgical debulking, and a core of the mass was submitted again for histopathology, which reported it as fibrosarcoma.

TREATMENT AND OUTCOME

Under repeated general isoflurane gas anesthesia, the patient received a course of definitive radiation therapy totaling 60 Gy and divided in 3 Gy X 20 fractions. By treatment completion, the lesion had decreased in size with necrotic debris on the surface. Surrounding tissues appeared healthy and no adverse effects were observed. As of 1.5 years post-treatment, the mass appears completely healed with no signs of reoccurrence.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

This case suggests that radiation therapy with this protocol could be an effective treatment option for fibrosarcoma in avian species.