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Cooking ware from Northern Jordan: preliminary report on the pottery
Authors: Schörner Günther , Voss Nora-Miriam
Published: March 2022

Cooking vessels collected during three surveys that took place in 2014 and 2015 around the ancient settlements of Abila, Gadara and Umm al-Jimal in the north of Jordan are the subject of this paper. The fragmentation and poor surface preservation of the sherds from this assemblage resulted in the study being focused on an analysis of clay fabrics in relation to vessel forms and their provenance. An examination of fabrics grouped into wares and cooking vessel forms demonstrated an apparent shift from wares produced in the region around Lake Tiberias, which had dominated at the sites of Abila and Gadara until the 4th century CE, to wares produced most likely in Gerasa. Thus, the results of pottery studies from the three sites located at the core of the Austrian Decapolis survey project shed light on the pattern of changes in regional ceramic trade in the Decapolis and adjoining regions.
Introduction: "Roman Pottery in the Near East: Where, Whence, Whither?" Second Round Table, Amman, 2014. In memoriam S. Thomas Parker (1950–2021)
Authors: Fischer-Genz Bettina , Gerber Yvonne , Hamel Hanna
Published: March 2022

The initial idea for this kind of workshop on “Roman Pottery in the Near East” went back to the conference on Archaeology and Archaeometry in Parma and Pisa in 2008. We became very enthusiastic about the idea to initialise our own series of pottery workshops in which we would strive to connect scholars and researchers currently working on pottery from the Roman period in the Near East, mainly Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Israel, hoping to establish an academic network that would provide a platform for discussions for researchers of all levels that might transcend political differences. The 2014 round table in Amman focused on the large number of ceramic research projects from Transjordan and the Nabataean/Roman pottery studies from Middle and Southern Transjordan. The hottest discussion concerns established typo-chronology of Nabataean fine ware in the Petra region, an issue which is crucial for future pottery research in the Nabataean territories. The chronology is questioned by Tali-Erickson, to which Wenner provides a response. The presentation of eight papers from the round-table is dedicated to S. Thomas Parker, who supported the vision wholeheartedly and was an active participant and discussant in the workshops.
POLYPHENOL COMPOSITION OF THE FRUIT AND STEM OF ELDERFLOWER WILD-GROWING IN GEORGIA
Authors: Gabidzashvili Manana  , Guleishvili Nino  , Inga Bochoidze
Published: March 2022

Extending the range of medicinal products produced from plant raw materials and great interest in herbal medicine are totally linked to the availability of plant raw materials, minor toxicity and side effects. The use of medicinal plant raw materials as a source of valuable biologically active substances in the pharmaceutical and food industries is relevant.The aim of the study was to quantify and evaluate antioxidant activity of biologically active compounds (total phenols, anthocyanins) in the fruit and stem of elderflower (Sambucis nigra) and fruits of Caucasian bilberry (Vaccinium artostaphyion) wild-growing in Georgia.As raw material under study, we used wild-growing elderflower fruit with the fruit-bearing stem and bilberry fruits collected in August 2020 in the mountainous region of Georgia (Racha-Lechkhumi) in the phase of full ripeness.It has been confirmed that the elderflower’s fruit stems, as well as the fruit of elderflower anise and bilberry are rich in: phenolic compounds (elderflower’s fruit -13.8 mg/g, stem - 9.2 mg/g; bilberry fruit - 24.9 mg/g); anthocyanins (elderflower’s fruit - 1.4 mg / g, stem - 3.68 mg/g; bilberry fruit - 18.03 mg /g); they are characterized by high antioxidant activity (elderflower’s fruit - 48.2%, stem - 40.5%; bilberry fruit - 60.3%). Based on the results obtained, the fruits of bilberry and elderflower can be considered to be a cheap alternative source of natural antioxidants for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries.
Spontaneous Common Femoral Artery Pseudoaneurysm: A Case Report
Authors: Silwal Prabhat , Karmacharya Robin Man , Vaidya Satish , Shrestha Shashank , Adhikari Mahesh Mani
Published: March 2022

Spontaneous femoral artery pseudoaneurysm in a young person with no comorbidity is a rare occurrence. A 30 years old gentleman presented to our hospital with complaints of painful swelling of spontaneous onset in the right inguinal region for 15 days. He had undergone incision and drainage of the contents of the swelling five days back but he suffered from a recurrence of the painful right inguinal swelling and persistent bleeding from the incision site for four days. Computed tomography showed a pseudoaneurysm of the right common femoral artery. It was treated surgically by emergency exploration, hematoma evacuation, removal of pseudoaneurysm, and repair of the defect in the right common femoral artery. In this case, we were fortunate that inadvertent incision of the pseudoaneurysm didn’t result in a massive haemorrhage. This serves as a reminder that the possibility of a femoral artery pseudoaneurysm should be considered when evaluating a swelling of the inguinal region.
USA - Africa: Secretary of State Antony J.Blinken’s Visit to Kenya, Nigeria, and Senegal (November 2021). Part 1
Authors: Urnov Andrey
Published: March 2022

The article is devoted to the conceptional pillars and main vectors of the US African policy pursued as a part of “America is back” course declared by President Biden. Its goal is to restore the US global domination, this time under the guise of countering “authoritarianism”.
The analysis is based on the materials of the visit paid by the US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken to Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal (November 17-20, 2021). It was in Abuja, on November 17, that the secretary made his keynote speech “The United States and Africa: Building a 21st Century Partnership”. Five areas of the US-Africa “common interests” and partnership are identified in the speech: global health, the climate crisis, inclusive economic growth, democracy, peace and security. The document is thoroughly reviewed.
Blinken was received by presidents U.Kenyatta, M.Buhari and M.Sall. The author describes the US bilateral cooperation with Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal in the above mention areas. Of interest are “Bilateral relations fact sheets” published by the Department of States on the eve of the visit. Presented are Blinken’s statements and answers concerning the US position on the conflict situations in Ethiopia, Sudan, Mali and Somalia.
The anti-crisis policy of the Japanese government and Bank of Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Suslov Denis
Published: March 2022

The parameters and the assessment of state economic policy measures to eliminate the economic shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan from January 2020 till July 2021 are carried out. It was revealed that the economic policy of responding to the shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic was timely and adequate to the current crisis. 
It was confirmed that in 2020, compared to other developed countries, it was possible to effectively use its health care system in the fight against COVID-19 and reduce economic losses in the initial stage of the pandemic. It is also confirmed that the package of anti-crisis measures turned out to be one of the largest in the world in terms of volume and that in the coming years its implementation will lead to a sharp increase in the budget deficit and public debt. It was found that timely measures of fiscal policy within the framework of additional budgets and monetary policy of the Bank of Japan, in general, led to the return of the Japanese economy by the second quarter of 2021 to a development trajectory with positive growth rates (about 2 per cent a year). 
However, the Japanese economic recovery remains fragile due to low rates of vaccination of the population and restrictions on the pandemic, which are holding back the activity of the private sector of the economy.
Relationship between Cytochrome P450 2E1 Gene Polymorphism and Susceptibility of Low Birth Weight Infants
Authors: Deng Xiaoyan Deng
Published: March 2022

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1) RsaI/PstI and DraI single gene polymorphism (SNP) and low birth weight infants (LBW) of Chinese population. The researchers detected CYP2E1 RsaI/PstI and DraI SNPs by real-time PCR cycling and HRM analysis in 461 premature delivery and 461 healthy pregnant women. This paper found that RsaI/PstI C2C2 was statistically significantly correlation with increased risk of LBW (Odds ratios= 0.66,95% CI: 0.44–0.98, P = 0.04) and (Odds ratios = 0.75 , 95% CI: 0.56–0.99, P=0.04) for C2C2, compared with C1C1 and C1C1 + C1C2, respectively. When CYP2E1 RsaI/PstI and DraI SNPs combine, the risk of low birth weight infants was increased in individuals with both DraI TT and RsaI/ PstI C2C2 genotypes (Odds ratios=0.59, 95% CI=0.36–0.97). The current study demonstrates CYP2E1 RsaI/PstI polymorphism is significantly related to LBW and the interaction between the RsaI/PstI and DraI polymorphisms has a significant impact on LBW.
The Correlation between Coping Strategies and Anxiety in Hypertension Patients in Malang Regency, Indonesia
Authors: Fikriana Riza Fikriana
Published: March 2022

ABSTRACT Good self-management in hypertension patients will reduce the risk of complications. This study’s aim was to analyse the correlation of coping strategies on anxiety levels in hypertension patients. The study uses a crosssectional study approach. The research has been conducted in Malang district, Indonesia, wherein a total sample of 108 participants was taken using simple random sampling. Research variables include anxiety and coping strategies. The data are collected using a questionnaire. The statistical test used is multiple linear regression analysis. The results show that there was a significant correlation of active coping (p-value = 0.005), planning (p-value = 0.041), suppression of competing activities (p-value = 0.007), restraint (p-value = 0.026), and the use of social support (p-value = 0.004) for anxiety in patients with hypertension. These results illustrate that improving coping strategies by focusing on problems through the use of active coping, planning, suppression of competing activities, restraint, and the use of social support influence is reducing anxiety in people with hypertension.
Disease Burden of Huntington’s Disease (HD) on People Living with HD and Care Partners in Canada
Authors: Shaw Eileen , Mayer Michelle , Ekwaru Paul , McMullen Suzanne , Graves Erin , Wu Jennifer W. , Budd Nathalie , Maturi Bridget , Cowling Tara , Mestre Tiago A.
Published: March 2022

Background: Huntington’s disease (HD) has been shown to reduce health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and affect healthcare resource utilization (HRU) among patients and care partners internationally but has not been studied specifically in the Canadian context. Objective: To characterize the burden of HD on individuals with HD and care partners of individuals with HD in Canada. Methods: An online survey was distributed (September 14–November 23, 2020) through patient organizations to collect data on demographic and clinical characteristics, as well as: HRQoL, measured using the 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36v1); HRU, measured using the Client Service Receipt Inventory (CSRI); and care partner burden, measured using the Caregiver Strain Index (CSI) and Huntington’s Disease Quality of Life Battery for Carers (HDQoL-C). Descriptive statistics were used to report data and compare subgroups. Results: A total of 62 adult individuals with HD (or their proxies) and 48 care partners met defined eligibility criteria. The mean [standard deviation] age was 51.2 [13.8] and 58.1 [13.9] years for individuals with HD and care partner respondents, respectively. For individuals with HD, the greatest HRQoL burden (i.e., lowest score) was for the SF-36v1 Role –Physical scale (46.8 [42.9]). HRU was higher for some services (e.g., general practitioner visits) for respondents who had experienced motor onset transition. Among care partners, 55.3% experienced high strain, as indicated by the CSI. The HDQoL-C showed the greatest HRQoL burden in feelings about life (45.1 [17.9]). Conclusion: This study quantified the substantial burden on individuals with HD and care partners in Canada, addressing a critical knowledge gap that can affect the availability of and access to healthcare services.
Differences in body composition and growth persist postnatally in fetuses diagnosed with severe compared to mild fetal growth restriction
Authors: Hesse Hilary , Palmer Claire , Rigdon Camille Driver , Galan Henry L. , Hobbins John C. , Brown Laura D.
Published: March 2022

BACKGROUND: Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is most commonly diagnosed in pregnancy if the estimated fetal weight (EFW) is < 10th%. Those with abnormal Doppler velocimetry, indicating placental insufficiency and pathological FGR, demonstrate reduced fat and lean mass compared to both normally growing fetuses and FGR fetuses with normal Dopplers. The aim of this study was to determine how severity of FGR and abnormal Doppler velocimetry impacts neonatal body composition. Among a cohort of fetuses with an EFW < 10th%, we hypothesized that those with abnormal Dopplers and/or EFW < 3rd% would have persistent reductions in lean body mass and fat mass extending into the neonatal period compared to fetuses not meeting those criteria. METHODS: A prospective cohort of FGR fetuses with an estimated fetal weight (EFW) < 10th% was categorized as severe (EFW < 3rd% and/or abnormal Dopplers; FGR-S) versus mild (EFW 3–10th%; FGR-M). Air Displacement Plethysmography and anthropometrics were performed at birth and/or within the first 6–8 weeks of life. RESULTS: FGR-S versus FGR-M were born one week earlier (P = 0.0024), were shorter (P = 0.0033), lighter (P = 0.0001) with smaller weight-for-age Z-scores (P = 0.0004), had smaller head circumference (P = 0.0004) and lower fat mass (P = 0.01) at birth. At approximately 6–8 weeks postmenstrual age, weight, head circumference, and fat mass were similar but FGR-S neonates were shorter (P = 0.0049) with lower lean mass (P = 0.0258). CONCLUSION: Doppler velocimetry abnormalities in fetuses with an EFW < 10th% identified neonates who were smaller at birth and demonstrated catch-up growth by 6–8 weeks of life that favored fat mass accretion over lean mass and linear growth.
Clinical course and long-term follow-up of a preterm infant with non-fatal respiratory distress syndrome due to heterozygous ABCA3 gene mutation: A case report and review of literature
Authors: Jasthi D. , Kollikonda S. , Karnati S.
Published: March 2022

BACKGROUND: Adenosine triphosphate-binding cassette transporter A3 (ABCA3) mutations are recognized as a congenital cause of surfactant deficiency. Clinical presentations of such mutations are largely variable. There are many mutations of the ABCA3 gene, of which, p.E292V is the most common. Despite being the most common ABCA3 gene mutation, there is limited literature on extra pulmonary and long-term outcomes of the affected infants. CASE: We present the case of a Caucasian male infant born at 32 weeks gestation that developed severe respiratory distress shortly after birth, and review published case reports and case series of infants affected with this gene mutation. He was found to have a heterozygous missense mutation p.E292V of ABCA3 resulting in a chronic lung disease. He required multiple courses of systemic and inhalational steroids. He developed supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), feeding problems and hypotonia during his prolonged hospital stay. He demonstrated mild neurodevelopmental delays on follow up at 18 months of age. The chronic lung disease improved over the first 2 years of life. He continued to have feeding difficulties and supraventricular tachycardia at nearly 2 years of age. CONCLUSION: The infant’s SVT may be associated with this ABCA3 variant. Further long-term follow-up studies are needed to better characterize extrapulmonary manifestations of this ABCA3 mutation.
Neural entity linking: A survey of models based on deep learning
Authors: Sevgili Özge , Shelmanov Artem , Arkhipov Mikhail , Panchenko Alexander , Biemann Chris
Published: March 2022

This survey presents a comprehensive description of recent neural entity linking (EL) systems developed since 2015 as a result of the “deep learning revolution” in natural language processing. Its goal is to systemize design features of neural entity linking systems and compare their performance to the remarkable classic methods on common benchmarks. This work distills a generic architecture of a neural EL system and discusses its components, such as candidate generation, mention-context encoding, and entity ranking, summarizing prominent methods for each of them. The vast variety of modifications of this general architecture are grouped by several common themes: joint entity mention detection and disambiguation, models for global linking, domain-independent techniques including zero-shot and distant supervision methods, and cross-lingual approaches. Since many neural models take advantage of entity and mention/context embeddings to represent their meaning, this work also overviews prominent entity embedding techniques. Finally, the survey touches on applications of entity linking, focusing on the recently emerged use-case of enhancing deep pre-trained masked language models based on the Transformer architecture.
Comparison of urinary biomarkers concentrations in exposed and non-exposed petrol station workers in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), Thailand
Authors: Thetkathuek Anamai
Published: March 2022

Background. The Thai government has been developing its Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), which spans three provinces, with the aim of improving connections with other Asian nations. Since this strategic development, the number of trucks, private car, and passenger car registrations have continued to grow, with a corresponding increase in related to benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX).
Objectives. This study aims to compare the levels of trans, trans-muconic acid (t, t MA); toluene (TU); mandelic acid (MA); and methyl hippuric acid (MHA) in the urine of gas station employees, considering demographic and occupational factors.
Material and methods. These employees worked either near or away from the fuel dispenser, and there 100 people in each group. Data were collected using interviews and testing environmental air and urine samples for benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, and xylene (BTEX).
Results. The results showed that BTEX concentrations were just detectable in all 200 cases (100%). The mean (±SD) urine level of t, t MA was 449.28 (±213.32) μg/g creatinine, while the median (min-max) was 428.23 (95.58-1202.56) μg/g creatinine. The mean TU was 0.011 (0.001) mg/L, while the median (min-max) was 0.011 (0.010-0.013) mg/L. MA levels were higher inside the pollution control zone than they were outside the zone (p=.009). Employees who practiced poor personal hygiene had relatively high urinary toluene and MHA levels (p=.009) and those who did not wear personal protective equipment (PPE) had relatively high MA levels (p=.040).
Conclusion. The results of this study revealed statistically significant biomarkers influencing the levels of t, t MA; TU; MA; and MHA in urine. The recommendations of this study are that employers should provide their employees with suitable PPE, check regularly to ensure that it is worn, and strongly encourage employees to take care of their sanitation.
Employees should take appropriate breaks and days off to minimize their exposure to BTEX.
Covid-19 update: Omicron variant − a new emerging threat
Authors: Mehta Sonia
Published: March 2022

A new health threat in the form of a new variant of Covid-19 called Omicron has emerged globally in this holiday season.
This new variant has been declared a variant of concern (VOC) by the World Health Organization and experts are expecting another wave of the pandemic. A lot still unknown about this variant and researchers worldwide are conducting studies to find the nature and characteristics of this mutated strain. Cases have begun to rise dramatically around the world and many countries have already imposed travel restrictions again to prevent disease transmission. It is being speculated that this particular variant has got tendency of immune escape and therefore can even infect fully vaccinated individuals. Vaccination and adhering to Covid-19 guidelines and protocols can curtail the spread of the virus. The present paper focuses on what is currently known about this variant, antigen diagnostic tests, importance of getting fully vaccinated and having booster dose etc. If we want to emerge from this pandemic, countries should practice vaccine equality and solidarity for the good of mankind.
Covid-19 knowledge, attitudes, and practices among healthcare workers in urban community Bangkok, Thailand
Authors: Kunno Jadsada
Published: March 2022

Objective. This study examined associations between socio-demographic characteristics and knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to COVID-19 among healthcare workers in Bangkok, Thailand.
Materials and methods. A cross-sectional online survey was distributed among healthcare workers in Bangkok, Thailand from July - August 2021.
Results. A total of 637 responses were received. Most participants were clinical workers (68.4%), and nearly half (47.3%) had been at risk of infection with COVID-19 (ever screening test). Binary logistic regression analysis found associations between high knowledge scores and the 26–35-year age group (OR=1.776-1.562, 95%CI 1.021–2.853), having a bachelor’s degree or higher (OR=1.672, 95%CI 1.058–2.644), and clinical workers (OR=1.784, 95CI% 1.188–2.678). The 36 year and above age group was associated with higher attitude scores (OR=2.406, 95%CI 1.567–3.695). Higher practice scores were associated with females (OR=1.913, 95%CI 1.057–3.464), and clinical workers (OR=1.903, 95CI% 1.170–3.095).
Correlation analysis found a positive correlation between practice scores and knowledge (r=0.322, p <0.001) and attitudes (r=0.263, p <0.001).
Conclusion. Although healthcare workers demonstrated overall high knowledge, attitude, and practice scores, this study identified several factors that influence KAP. This study can guide public health strategies regarding healthcare workers during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand.
Investigation of kidney function changes in sea salt workers during harvest season in Thailand
Authors: Luangwilai Titaporn
Published: March 2022

Background. The Thai government has been developing its Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), which spans three provinces, with the aim of improving connections with other Asian nations. Since this strategic development, the number of trucks, private car, and passenger car registrations have continued to grow, with a corresponding increase in related to benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX).
Objectives. This study aims to compare the levels of trans, trans-muconic acid (t, t MA); toluene (TU); mandelic acid (MA); and methyl hippuric acid (MHA) in the urine of gas station employees, considering demographic and occupational factors.
Material and methods. These employees worked either near or away from the fuel dispenser, and there 100 people in each group. Data were collected using interviews and testing environmental air and urine samples for benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, and xylene (BTEX).
Results. The results showed that BTEX concentrations were just detectable in all 200 cases (100%). The mean (±SD) urine level of t, t MA was 449.28 (±213.32) μg/g creatinine, while the median (min-max) was 428.23 (95.58-1202.56) μg/g creatinine. The mean TU was 0.011 (0.001) mg/L, while the median (min-max) was 0.011 (0.010-0.013) mg/L. MA levels were higher inside the pollution control zone than they were outside the zone (p=.009). Employees who practiced poor personal hygiene had relatively high urinary toluene and MHA levels (p=.009) and those who did not wear personal protective equipment (PPE) had relatively high MA levels (p=.040).
Conclusion. The results of this study revealed statistically significant biomarkers influencing the levels of t, t MA; TU; MA; and MHA in urine. The recommendations of this study are that employers should provide their employees with suitable PPE, check regularly to ensure that it is worn, and strongly encourage employees to take care of their sanitation.
Employees should take appropriate breaks and days off to minimize their exposure to BTEX.
Effect of selected lifestyle factors on the nutrition state of elderly people with metabolic syndrome
Authors: Pachocka Lucyna
Published: March 2022

Background. The formation and development of the metabolic syndrome (MetS) is largely caused by lifestyle factors. Many studies have shown that excessive consumption of simple carbohydrates, alcohol, salt, physical inactivity and smoking increase the risk of MetS.
Objective. The aim of the study was to assess the nutritional status and its relationship with selected lifestyle factors in elderly people with MetS.
Material and methods. 81 people aged 51-75 participated in the study. According to the guidelines, all tests were performed on an empty stomach. The comparison of individual quantitative variables between the groups was performed using the Student's t-test for independent measurements or using the Mann-Whitney U test. The relationship between quantitative variables was verified with the Spearman's correlation coefficient. All statistical tests were based on a significance level of p<0.05.
Results. The BMI, the percentage of body fat and the waist circumference significantly exceed the norm for the population in the examined persons. The responses of respondents aged 51-65 show that 36% of people sweetened their drinks, 65.6% were salted their food, 51.6% consumed alcohol, and at the age of 66-75, respectively: 47.1%, 52.9%, 41.2%. There was no correlation between sweetening beverages and salting food and the concentration of glucose and lipids. However, a positive correlation was found between the amount of salt consumed and the heart rate (r=0.28, p<0.05). In both age groups, statistically significant differences in the concentration of triglycerides depending on alcohol consumption or non-consumption were found. Due to the lack of precise data on the amount of alcohol consumed, the correlation between alcohol consumption and the concentration of glucose and lipids was not analyzed. Physical activity was not undertaken by 39.1% of patients aged 51-65 years and 41.2% of patients aged 66-75 years. In the group of elderly people without physical activity, a statistically significantly higher glucose concentration was found in relation to those who were physically active (130 mg/dl vs. 105 mg/dl; p=0.031). Patients aged 51-65 who engaged physical activity had statistically significantly lower body weight, BMI, waist circumference and lean body mass, which requires further studies.
Conclusions. The anthropometric indices and parameters of MetS patients indicated disturbances in the nutritional status. Unhealthy lifestyle was shown mainly in the younger group of patients 51-65 years old (they sweetened drinks more often, salted dishes, consumed alcohol). Patients with metabolic syndrome did not undertake physical activity as often as recommended
A study of a pre-school teacher professionalism in order to improve the quality of educational work
Authors:   Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Mamat Nordin , Razalli Abdul Rahim ,   Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Hashim Abdul Talib ,   Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Awang Mohd Mahzan ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Azman Mohamed Nor Azhari ,   Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Muryanti Elise ,   Universitas Negeri Padang
Published: March 2022

The problem and the aim of the study. High quality early childhood education (ECE) enables children to enjoy the experience and have nurturing environment that promotes holistic development. The teachers quality have been predicted to produce desirable outcomes. However, the challenge is to identify the predictors that can quantify the definition of a quality teacher. This study was formulated to identify the best practice of quality pre-school teachers. Research methods. This study applied a quantitative approach involving survey to answer the research questions. The quantitative approach with a descriptive analysis. This study uses questionnaire to assess individual perceptions and views on quality of early childhood pre-school education. The sample size was 1817 teachers from four types of pre-school or TADIKA (kindergartens). The surveys were conducted in Malaysia starting with random sampling of groups to select representatives of the statewide zones. Each identified zone then underwent a stratified sampling method to ensure that all critical groups of informants were included Results. The study's findings revealed that the gap analysis related to the upgrading of professionalism of pre-school teachers based on in-service course and teaching and learning course attended beyond the standard 7 days a year except MOE pre-school. Second, all pre-school agencies in Malaysia have not reached the best quality benchmarks. However, more than half of MOE pre-school teachers have a bachelor’s degree. The result shown differences between the ratio of teacher from the agencies. The gap ratio of children to teachers between private kindergartens with best practice benchmarks is 2.0 times, while 2.1 times for pre-schools MOE 2.6 times for KEMAS kindergartens, and 3.3 times for JPNIN kindergartens. Conclusion. In conclusion, these findings are important to be given attention and remedial action in order the improvement and quality of teacher achieve the minimum standard especially in participating in adequate professional development programs.
Intervention based on mindfulness and body image in patients undergoing bariatric surgery
Authors: Marchesini Simone Dallegrave
Published: March 2022

After treatments for loss of large amounts of weight, the dissatisfaction with body image and the lack of recognition of the body itself is recurrent. These factors are elements of study due to the difficulties encountered in maintaining the results, in the long term, also in the surgical treatment of obesity. The lack of identity with the new form and dissatisfaction with body image have been pointed out as maintaining factors of poor eating habits and emotional eating that leads to weight recurrence. In this sense, the interest was raised as to whether: Would small mindfulness interventions have the ability to improve body image and favor the recognition of body distortions, in order to prevent weight recurrence in patients undergoing bariatric surgeries? This article aims to investigate the applicability of small mindfulness meditative strategies in the prevention of weight recurrence in bariatric patients. The method presented is a case report through 12 weekly meetings with a female client, 48 years of age, preoperative BMI of 42 Kg/m2 and postoperative BMI of 21.67 Kg/m2. The themes of the meetings were: psychoeducation about bariatric surgery, family approach, evaluation and psychoeducation about cognitive patterns, assessment of body image and body identity through photo composition. The other meetings were distributed among the small practices of mindfulness: breathing, movement, eating with mindfulness and body scanning. The practices demonstrated efficacy in reducing the discrepancy between the internal subjective perception of the body (interoception) and body image (exteroception). There was a positive experience of the body outside the aesthetic requirements, achievement of greater identity with body shape, exit from the perfectionist pattern and evaluation improvement of body shape and size. The small mindfulness-like meditative strategies have been shown to be effective in cognitive behavioral therapy for the prevention of weight recurrence in bariatric patients.
The Role of the Environment and Type of Exercise on Acute Adrenal Modulation and Perceived Distress of Breast Cancer Survivors Practising Light-Intensity Physical Exercise
Authors: Di Blasio Andrea , Morano Teresa , Lancia Federica , Viscioni Gianluca , Bucci Ines , Grossi Simona , Cimini Alessandra , Cianchetti Ettore , Verrocchio Sara , Izzcupo Pascal , Grassadonia Antonino , Napolitano Giorgio
Published: March 2022

Background: Distress and adrenal balance of breast cancer survivors (BCS) are key elements of their psychophysical health, and increasing evidence has shown both physical exercise and the natural environment are effective for their modulation. The aim of the study was to evaluate the acute effects of the environment and type of light intensity workouts, on distress, salivary cortisol and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S) in BCS.Methods: Twenty-four BCS participated in six different workouts, each with the same duration and intensity. Three of them were conducted in natural environments – walking (Wnature), canoeing with assistance (Cnature) and a mix of myofascial and yoga exercises (MYnature). The others were conducted in an urban environment, namely walking (Wurban), or an indoor environment, namely mobilisation and light upper body exercises (MCgym) and a mix of myofascial and yoga exercises (MYgym). Before and after each workout, the Distress Thermometer was completed and saliva was collected.Results: Workouts practised in natural environments elicited a higher reduction in cortisol and the cortisol to DHEA-S ratio and a greater DHEA-S increase compared with workouts practised in urban and indoor environments. Overall, Cnature and MYnature were the best activities; among those practised in urban and indoor environments, MYgym elicited the best results. Distress was not acutely reduced after Wurban and MCgym. Conclusion: Natural environments seem to provide the best management of distress, cortisol, DHEA-S and their balance when working out at light intensities. The simultaneous presence of forests and rivers seems to be the key element of the observed results.
On Translation of Shaanxi Dialect-featured Works Based on Gideon Toury’s Theory of Translation Norms: A Case Study of Life and Its English Translation
Authors: Wang Jiancheng
Published: March 2022

This research analyzes Chloe Estep's translated version Life（《人生》）in a descriptive and explanatory way based on Gideon Toury's Translation Norms. By investigating the reason why Estep chose to translate this book under the influence of preliminary norm, the orientation of her translation governed by initial norm and specific translation strategies guided by operational norm, the paper intends to prove Translation Norms to some degree influence translating process and more importantly analyze Estep's strategy and skills on translating Shaanxi dialect-featured words and sentences. By investigating the forming mechanism behind this translated work, the paper hopes to make some contribution to translating Shaanxi dialect-featured literary works and descriptively analyzing the translated version of Chinese literature.
Performance Analysis of Low-Resolution Electroencephalogram Source Localization Techniques
Authors: Iqbal Muhammad Mubashir , Chandar Kumar  , Shubash Kumar  , Areeb Anis Khan  , Zain Abidi
Published: March 2022

Brain source localization has attained significant fascination over the last few decades. Source localization in the human brain is a prospective complication that is derived in the multifaceted real-world complications because of the brain’s practical and biological density, other than medical precincts of assembling Electroencephalogram (EEG) from enormously various subjects. It is validated that the electromagnetic signal recorded on the top of the scalp is owing to the collective actions of neurons inside the brain. Any impulsive action of the brain, sensory stimulus, cognitive action, or the generation of motor yield possibly will offer intensification to such neuronal actions. Source- localization in the human brain implicates the localization and detection of such primary neuronal originators into the brain. Although renowned and different research in the area, the complications remnants to be a mysterious inverse problem in the brain signal processing research. The performance of EEG source localization techniques based on standardized Low-Resolution Brain Electromagnetic Tomography (sLORETA) and exact Low-Resolution Brain Electromagnetic Tomography (eLORETA) is highlighted in this research. The Event-Related Potential (ERP) records with chromatic stimulus are considered for analysis at diverse time intervals for both techniques and final results are discussed in reports of scalp map, slice view, and, cortex map and proposed the optimum techniques for EEG source localization.
Sistem Informasi Presensi Online Menggunakan Teknologi Face Recognition dan GPS
Authors: Setiya Putra Yusuf Wahyu , Adhim Muhammad Fadlil
Published: March 2022

Sistem presensi di SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Weleri masih menggukan cara konvensional sehingga membutuhkan waktu yang lama dan rentan adanya manipulasi data maupun data ganda. Perancangan system informasi presensi online ini dibangun dengan teknologi GPS dan Face Recognition  yang berbasis android dan web. Sistem ini dirancang dengan menggunakan PHP sebagai bahasa pemrograman, dan MySQL sebagai basis data. Dalam Pembuatan system pada penelitian ini penulis menggunakan metode Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Waterfall. Kemudian untuk pengujian menggunakan User Acceptance Testing (UAT) untuk menguji sistem terhadap spesifikasi aplikasi dengan membagikan kuisioner untuk responden. Pengujian tersebut akan dilakukan oleh guru dan karyawan di SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Weleri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memudahkan pengelolaan presensi guru dan karyawan, sehingga dapat memberikan informasi secara lengkap dan akurat, serta dapat melakukan monitoring presensi tersebut dengan efektif dan efisien. Kemudian hasil dari uji sistem menggunakan User Acceptance Testing (UAT) sebesar 93,8% yang menandakan sistem ini dapat diterima oleh penggunanya.
The Relationship Between Physical Activity Level And Quality of Life of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Süzen İrem , İnce Parpucu Tuba , Parpucu Hadi Şaban
Published: March 2022

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the quality of life levels of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and the relationship between quality of life and physical activity level.
Materials and Methods: 28 children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder participated in the study. A sociodemographic form consisting of 25 questions about the child and parents, the " Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory- Parent Form " consisting of 23 questions to assess the quality of life of children and adolescents, and the "Physical Activity Scale for Children" consisting of 9 questions to determine the level of physical activity was administered to the participants.
Results: 28 children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, including 8 girls and 20 boys, participated in the study. The mean PedsQL score of the children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder was found to be 49.87±19.08. Pearson Correlation analysis was performed to determine the relationship between children's physical activity level and quality of life. No statistically significant correlation was found between the PedsQL total score and the PAQ-C score (p>0.05). A statistically significant positive correlation was found between psychosocial health and PAQ-C, one of the sub-scores of PedsQL. (p<0.05)
Conclusion: According to the findings; We can state that the psychosocial health of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and the social function parameter among the sub-parameters are more negatively affected. There is no significant relationship between children's physical activity levels and quality of life, but there is a significant relationship between psychosocial quality of life and physical activity levels.
Comportamento mecânico de argamassas produzidas com PET triturado em substituição parcial ao agregado convencional
Authors: Patrício Solange da Rocha , Mendonça Ana Maria Gonçalves Duarte , Rodrigues John Kennedy Guedes , Costa Loredanna Melyssa , Oliveira Danielly do Nascimento Silva , Patrício Jonny Dantas
Published: March 2022

O polietileno tereftalato (PET) se tornou um dos materiais plásticos mais utilizados mundialmente devido à sua versatilidade e baixo custo de produção. Todavia, problemas ambientais decorrem da destinação inadequada deste material e dos grandes volumes ocupados em aterros sanitários, considerando o longo tempo de decomposição do PET. Nesse cenário, a indústria da construção civil possui grande potencial para incorporação de resíduos advindos de outros sistemas produtivos. Dentre as alternativas para o emprego do PET, cita-se a incorporação   em traços    para a produção de concreto e argamassas em geral. Desta forma, este estudo objetivou avaliar as propriedades mecânicas de argamassas produzidas com substituição parcial do agregado miúdo por PET triturado. Para tanto, dois traços foram produzidos com diferentes proporções de aglomerante e agregado miúdo utilizando cimento Portland CP ll Z-32, cal, areia e PET triturado nas porcentagens de 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% e 25% em substituição à areia. Ensaios de resistência à compressão simples e resistência à tração por compressão diametral foram realizados. Observou-se um aumento de ambas as resistências determinadas com o aumento da porcentagem de PET a partir dos 14 dias. Os resultados obtidos indicam que a utilização de PET em substituição parcial ao agregado miúdo convencional pode promover melhorias nas propriedades mecânicas de argamassas.
Effect of acidic solutions present in the diet on the surface roughness of microhybrid composite resins
Authors: Camilotti Veridiana , Detogni Anna Caroliny , Ambrosano Gláucia Maria Bovi , Mendonça Márcio José , Ueda Julio Katuhide , De Goes Mário Fernando
Published: March 2022

The objective of this study was to evaluate in vitro the roughness and surface morphology of composite resins (CRs) stored for 180 days in acidic solutions present in the diet. Three micro-hybrid composite resins were used in this study (Charisma, Opallis, and Esthet-X). Fifty-one specimens were made of each material with 4 mm in diameter and 2 mm thick with the aid of an elastomer matrix. After photoactivation for 40 seconds (Elipar Free-Light / 3M ESPE), the specimens were stored in distilled water for 24 hours at 37ºC for subsequent surface polishing with Soft Lex / 3M ESPE discs in fine and extra-fine granulation. Then, the specimens were dried with absorbent paper and the surface roughness was measured using a rugosimeter. The specimens were then randomly divided into five groups (n=10) according to the tested solutions: DW - Distilled water (pH 5.30); RW - Red Wine / Trapiche Syha Ind. Argentina red wine (pH 3.68); CK – Coke / Coca Cola Co. (pH 2.73), OJ - Orange juice / Purity Cocamar (pH 3.58) and LBS - lactate buffer solution (pH 2.74). The tested solutions were changed daily. The surface roughness test was repeated after 15, 90 and 180 days of immersion. The average values of surface roughness were submitted to LSmeans analysis and Tukey-Kramer test, at a significance level of 5%. The results of surface roughness revealed that all CRs showed a significant increase in the roughness values over time for all tested solutions.
Cirurgia segura em procedimentos de queiloplastia e palatoplastia de pacientes com anomalias craniofaciais
Authors: Kassim Maria Júlia Navarro , Matos Fabiana Gonçalves de Oliveira Azevedo , Érnica Natasha Magro , Giolo Maria Lúcia Pedrosa Roenick , Cândido Marcielle
Published: March 2022

Objetivo: Avaliar o desfecho do cumprimento do protocolo de cirurgia segura em procedimentos de queiloplastia e palatoplastia. Metodologia: Trata-se de estudo transversal, observacional realizado em um centro cirúrgico de hospital público de ensino do sul do Brasil. A amostra foi composta pela totalidade de cirurgias realizadas entre maio e outubro de 2021. Foram avaliadas as seguintes variáveis de estudo: sexo, idade, tipo de cirurgia, tipo de anestesia, tempo de cirurgia, número de pessoas na sala operatória, realização do checklist de cirurgia segura, completude da execução das etapas do checklist e fatores de risco identificados. A análise dos dados foi realizada por estatística descritiva. Resultados: Foram realizadas 27(100%) cirurgias no período de estudo, sendo 59,3% de queiloplastias e 40,7% de palatoplastia. Houve predominância de pacientes do sexo masculino (63%) em ambos os procedimentos. A falta de leito (64%) e o quadro clínico inadequado (36%) foram os principais motivos para o cancelamento cirúrgico. Houve predominância de cirurgias de porte I (77,8%) e observou-se que 74% das cirurgias apresentavam de seis a dez profissionais em sala. O protocolo de cirurgia segura foi realizado na maioria dos procedimentos cirúrgicos investigados (74%), no entanto, a metade desse montante foi realizada de forma incompleta (37%). A maior ausência de checagem ocorreu no Time Out (59,2%). O estudo identificou irregularidade no preenchimento do termo de consentimento cirúrgico em 18,5 % da amostra. Conclusão: mesmo apresentando falhas na execução do checklist de cirurgia segura, não foi observado a ocorrência de nenhum evento adverso nas cirurgias realizadas.
Phytochemical investigation and biological activities of extracts obtained from Montrichardia linifera (Arruda) Schott leaves collected in different localities from Piauí coast
Authors: Pereira Juliana Isis Araújo , Pereira Fernanda Iris Araújo , Araújo Gisele Santos , Rodrigues João Marcos Antônio , Sá Rodrigo Elisio de , Souza Jessica Maria Teles , Barros Ayslan Batista , Moura Andrea Felinto , Brito Manoel da Paixão , Araújo Alyne Rodrigues de , Véras Leiz Maria Costa , Silva Durcilene Alves da , Marinho Filho José Delano Barreto , Araújo Ana Jérsia
Published: March 2022

Montrichardia linifera is an aquatic macrophyte widely used by the population, presenting antibacterial, antioxidant, antiplasmodic, insecticidal and antimalarial activities. This study aimed to evaluate the phytochemical composition and biological activities of extracts obtained from M. linifera leaves collected in different locations. Hexanic (HXE), hydroalcoholic (HAE) and methanolic (ME) extracts were prepared from leaves from four collection points in the state of Piauí, Brazil: Porto dos Tatus (PT), Lagoa do Bebedouro (LB), Galego (G) and Morros da Mariana (MM). Qualitative and quantitative phytochemical assays, evaluation of in vitro cytotoxicity against three tumor cell lines (HL-60, HCT-116 and B16-F10), evaluation of antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus and analysis of antioxidant potential by DPPH were carried out and ABTS. The extracts showed the presence of alkaloids, organic acids, flavonoids, phenols and tannins, with their presence varying according to the place of collection. The HXE-G sample had the highest percentage of flavonoids. The ME-G and HAE-G samples had the highest levels of phenolic compounds. The HXE-G, HAE-G and ME-G extracts showed a high percentage of inhibition against the three tumor strains tested. HXE-MM had a bacteriostatic effect against both strains of bacteria tested. The samples that showed better antioxidant activity were ME-G and HAE-G. These results demonstrate that the plant has a phytochemical variability, depending on the geographic location and the type of solvent used in the extraction process. Thus, the extracts obtained from M. linifera leaves present a variety of secondary metabolites with potential biological activity.