bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Quantitative correlation of colony forming units of Acinetobacter baumannii obtained from endotracheal tube aspirate culture with clinical pulmonary infection score
Authors: Chaurasia Rakesh C. , Gupta Bikram K. , Yadav Ghanshyam , Pandey Arun R. , Banerjee Tuhina , Sharma Swati
Published: October 2021

Background and Aims:

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is the most common healthcare-associated infection in adult critical care units. The reason behind the different levels of severity and the outcome in different individuals is not established yet.Co-morbidities and age may be a valid reason.In an attempt to find out the reason behind the different levels of severity of VAP in different individuals, we conducted a studywith the primary objective being to assess the quantitative correlation between the colony forming units (CFU) ofAcinetobacter baumanniiin the endotracheal tube aspirate and the Clinical Pulmonary Infection Score (CPIS) in mechanically ventilated patients without co-morbidities. The secondary objective was to see whether the severity of VAP depends on the number of CFU(>105/ml).

Methods:

This observational study was conducted in a 27-bedded intensive care unit of a tertiary care hospital in northern India. Endotracheal tube aspirate was collected from patients with suspected VAP.A total of 81 patients without any prior co-morbidity and havingAcinetobacter baumanniiin their endotracheal tube aspirate were included in the study group. Quantification ofAcinetobacter baumanniiwas done by counting CFU.The CPIS was calculated for allAcinetobacter baumanniipositive patients. Correlation between CFU ofAcinetobacter baumanniiand CPIS was assessed using Spearman’s Rho correlation coefficient.

Results:

Among 81 patients havingAcinetobacter baumanniiinfection, only 61.9% had a CPIS >4. There was an insignificant correlation between the quantity of CFUs ofAcinetobacter baumanniiand CPIS (Pvalue = 0.784).

Conclusion:

Number of CFU >105/ml in an endotracheal tube aspirate culture bears no relation to the severity of VAP as predicted by the CPIS.
FMD and CIMT: Surrogate Markers of Atherosclerosis in Subclinical and Overt Hypothyroidism in Sub Himalyan Region
Authors: Kumari Bandana , Kumar Bhupender , Gupta Dalip , Ganju Neeraj
Published: October 2021

Introduction:

Hypothyroidism increases the risk of atherosclerosis. Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and flow-mediated dilation (FMD) have been used as a noninvasive method to detect atherosclerosis. But the literature is scarce on patients with subclinical hypothyroidism. Such a study was not done in our region, so we conducted this study at a tertiary care center to compare CIMT and FMD among subclinical and overt hypothyroid patients and to analyze the risk of atherosclerosis.

Methods:

We evaluated 68 patients aged 18–50 years, with newly diagnosed hypothyroidism. We divided them into overt and subclinical hypothyroidism groups and compared the findings. All analyses were performed by the computerized SPSS 17.0. The results were noted as means ± SD and percentage. Student’st-test was used to compare continuous variables, and the Chi-square test was used to compare differences.

Results:

The total number of patients with dyslipidemia in the subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) group was 22 (45.83%) and in the overt hypothyroidism (OH) group was 26 (54.16%) with aP- value of 0.009.The mean FMD% in subclinical hypothyroidism patients was 6.9816 ± 3.4224 and in overt hypothyroidism patients was 5.3670 ± 2.7278 (P= 0.03). The mean CIMT was 0.5009 ± 0.0732, CIMT in the SCH group was 0.5082 ± 0.0672 and in the OH group was 0.5305 ± 0.0799 (P= 0.2).

Conclusion:

The outcome of this study specifies that hypothyroidism is associated with endothelial dysfunction as established by impaired FMD, and it may be the first marker of atherosclerosis appearing before any structural evidence like CIMT. We can speculate that there is a link between subclinical hypothyroidism and atherosclerosis, and thyroxine replacement in SCH may help to prevent the progression of atherosclerosis.
Clinical and Biochemical Phenotype of Indian Children with Different Types of Idiopathic Growth Hormone Deficiency and their Association with Pituitary Height on MRI
Authors: Sharma Himanshu , Mathur Sandeep Kumar , Purwar Naincy , Sahlot Rahul , Garg Umesh , Sharma Balram
Published: October 2021

Background and Objectives:

Differentiation of growth hormone deficiency (GHD) into various types has been made based on peak stimulated growth hormone levels and other hormone axis involvement. The data regarding how this classification is associated with variation in clinical and biochemical phenotype and how these findings associate with pituitary morphology remains sparse, especially in the Indian population. Therefore, we aimed to ascertain the differences in the pattern of auxological, clinical features including pituitary hypoplasia, and endocrinological profile among patients with severe GHD, partial GHD, and MPHD in the Indian population and to evaluate the association of pituitary height with various clinical and hormonal parameters.

Materials and Methods:

We conducted a cross-sectional study in 100 patients with idiopathic GHD. Patients were grouped into severe GHD, partial GHD, and MPHD to observe the differences in clinical, biochemical, and MRI findings. The pituitary height findings were correlated clinical and biochemical presentation.

Results:

MPHD subjects had a significantly higher frequency of breech delivery, neonatal jaundice, neonatal hypoglycemia, and micropenis. A significant difference was observed in the chronological age, bone age retardation (CA-BA), height SDS, weight SDS, peak GH response, IGF-1, IGF-1 SDS, and prevalence of pituitary hypoplasia, pituitary height, and pituitary height SDS among these three groups. In the composite population of GHD, pituitary height SDS was correlated with peak GH, basal IGF-I SDS, and body height SDS.

Conclusion:

The clinical and biochemical phenotype differs significantly among the various types of GHD. Pituitary height correlates with these findings and is helpful in further assessment of these patients.
The BRAIN-Q, a tool for assessing self-reported sport-related concussions for epidemiological studies
Authors: James Laura , Davies Madeline , Mian Saba , Seghezzo Giulia , Williamson Elizabeth , Kemp Simon , Arden Nigel , McElvenny Damien , Pearce Neil , Gallo Valentina
Published: October 2021

OBJECTIVES: The BRAIN-Q is a tool aimed at maximising the accuracy and minimising measurement error for retrospectively assessing concussions. This paper reports the agreement of the BRAIN-Q tool when compared to extant questionnaire questions, and its reproducibility when compared with its telephonic version (tBRAIN-Q).METHODS: The BRAIN-Q entails a 3-stage process: defining a concussion, creating a visual timeline with life events, and establishing detailed characteristics for each reported concussion. It was designed to be administered in-person by trained personnel, and was used in the BRAIN study. Its performance was compared with the MSK study, which previously collected a few questions in a broader self-administered questionnaire, and with the tBRAIN-Q Recall, its telephonic version.RESULTS: In total, 101 participants were included, of whom 9 were re-assessed with the tBRAIN-Q. The agreement of the BRAIN-Q with the muscle skeletal-questionnaire for rugby-related concussion was 86.7% (κ=0.6). Rugby-related concussion with loss of consciousness showed lower agreement (82.0%; κ=0.6). The comparison between the BRAIN-Q and the tBRAIN-Q showed good reproducibility.CONCLUSIONS: The BRAIN-Q is a relatively easy tool to administer in face-to-face assessments, and it showed optimal reproducibility. It includes a well-established definition of concussion, and is used to collect detailed information on each concussion, allowing for a number of subgroup analyses (e.g., by severity, age, or context). The BRAIN-Q is easily adaptable to other sporting settings.
Sero-prevalence of Human Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis in Low-Endemic communities of Ogun State, Nigeria
Authors: Adepoju D. , Sam-Wobo S.O. , Surakat O.A. , Ajayi W.R. , Adekunle N.O. , Amoke O.C. , Davies E.
Published: October 2021

This study reports the status of onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis (LF) in communities with low endemicity in Ogun-State, Nigeria. The Ov16/Wb123 biplex Rapid Diagnostic Test was used to screen 1,836 participants aged 5 years and above from 8 Local Government Areas (LGAs) from October to December, 2016. Skin snips and night blood were also used for microscopic detection of microfilariae (MF). A cumulative seroprevalence of 9.4% and 0.42% was recorded for onchocerciasis and LF respectively with a co-infection rate of 0.4%. Among the LGAs screened, Ijebu North-East recorded the highest seroprevalence of onchocerciasis (26.4%) and LF (0.9%) while Remo North, Sagamu and Obafemi-Owode LGAs recorded low prevalences ranging from 0.7 - 2.7% for both diseases. No positive result of MF was observed in all the communities screened, even in Ijebu North-East where seroprevalence was high, suggesting historic exposure to onchocerciasis and LF infection which may have occurred over time due to human  migration during farming and fishing seasons. Extension of ongoing mass treatment in endemic LGAs is recommended for Ijebu North-East to ensure inclusion in the drive towards the elimination of the diseases in Ogun State.
Is Plasmodium vivax becoming more prevalent in parts of Nigeria? A molecular evaluation of the parasite from persons living in Ishielu, South-East Nigeria
Authors: Okoh F.N. , Akoma O.N. , Ezeonu I.M. , Iwuagwu E.O.
Published: October 2021

Plasmodium vivax, the leading cause of malaria in the vast majority of countries outside of Africa and the second most dominant cause of malaria globally, is fast becoming widespread and domiciled in Nigeria and other parts of sub-Saharan Africa. The objective of this cross-sectional survey conducted in Ishielu, a suburb of Abakaliki, southeastern Nigeria was to identify circulating Plasmodium species (with focus on P. falciparum and P. vivax species) in the population. A total of 120 venous blood samples (2-5 ml) of individuals in the community was examined microscopically; while thirty randomlyselected blood samples were used for polymerase-chain reaction (PCR) assays. Genomic DNA was isolated from the blood samples and species-specific nested PCRs targeting the 18S ribosomal ribonucleic acid (rRNA) gene were applied in detecting the presence of the target parasite species. Microscopy showed that 90% (108/120) of the blood samples were positive for parasitaemia and P. falciparum was the only Plasmodium species identified. Of the 30 selected blood samples assayed by PCR, the amplicon of 18S rRNA gene of the malaria parasite species was amplifiable in 80 % (24/30), combined vivax and falciparum positive cases were identified in three blood specimens and from microscopically negative slides. Mixed infections constituted 25% (6/24) while single infections with vivax and falciparum amounted to 42% (10/24) and 33% (8/24) respectively. These call for large-scale surveys of the target parasite species at community level by molecular PCR method for significant reduction of morbidity due to malaria.
Latin America and the Caribbean Meet the Post-Soviet World: Can Pro Forma Diplomacy Evolve?
Authors: Sanchez W. A.
Published: October 2021

The 33 countries that constitute Latin America and the Caribbean and the 11 countries of the former Soviet Union (not counting the Russian Federation and the three Baltic nations) conform 44 states which are, with a few exceptions, on the periphery of global geopolitical aff airs, with limited international infl uence or at the mercy of confl icts that have disrupted their internal balance and international image in the past decade. While the topic of how peripheral nations and regions interact with each other has been analyzed in academia, in-depth studies about relations between these specifi c regions are very limited and scarce. This paper seeks to fi ll in that gap by providing recent examples on issues like trade and high-profi le diplomatic visits between Latin American and Caribbean governments with their post-Soviet counterparts. Moreover, I will discuss the issue of the location (or lack thereof) of embassies, a topic not discussed in the consulted literature, as an example of how governments from peripheral states and limited budgets decide where to open an embassy. It is proposed here that the 44 states that make up Latin America, the Caribbean, and the post-Soviet world will remain cordial and friendly strangers for the foreseeable future. A lack of grand-strategy vision, with a few exceptions, is a major hindrance to stronger relations between these states. The most plausible scenario is bloc-to-bloc trade agreements; however, the COVID-19 pandemic and more pressing issues that these countries face mean that treaties with geographically distant states that are not trading partners or potential sources of fi nancial aid are not regarded as priorities.
Creating Shared Reputational Value while Managing Informational Asymmetries across Borders: The Platform Business Paradox
Authors: Kelley Keith , Thams Yannick
Published: October 2021

This article explores the interplay between the platform business model and the creation and distribution of shared reputational value. Broadly speaking, platform businesses serve to connect consumers with producers and often rely on a global network to create value. A paradox exists in that while platform economies should reduce informational asymmetries through signaling, the attribution of signals for reputational outcomes is imprecise when so much value creation is shared. This article helps practitioners understand the creation of shared reputational value with respect to the platform business model and employs the CAGE framework to highlight challenges of operating across national borders.
Impact of Mediator Mentors Service-Learning on College Student Social-Emotional Expertise and Cultural Competence
Authors: Torres Yanelly , Walsh Nichole , Tahvildary Negin
Published: October 2021

Mentorship in the field of service-learning has many variations. The utilization of peace circles has been on the rise as a way of bringing inclusion and cultural awareness when interacting with diverse perspectives in a group setting. Research on the impact of service-learning experiences on college students reflects that participation in these high-impact practices in higher education lead to positive outcomes through engagement in active learning practices that will impact their future careers. The purpose of this study was to investigate the potential factors that impact college students’ own growth and development within mentorship service learning experiences in virtual settings with school-aged students. Using Likert-style retrospective survey questions with open-ended responses, this mixed-methods research explored the impact of participating in mentorship service learning on college students’ development of social-emotional and cultural competence. The findings of the study are presented in a descriptive approach which led to conclusions and recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Mediator Mentors program at Fresno State University to positively impact the growth and development of college students in the areas of social-emotional expertise and cultural competence.
Growth and Instability of Exports of Vegetable Products from India
Authors: K.M.* Vasavada,
Published: October 2021

The study examined the growth and instability of vegetable products exports from India during 1996-97 to 2019-20. The results indicated positive and significant growth rates of Indian export for all the vegetable products under study for both the periods and also for the overall period. During overall period, onion fresh and cucumber registered positive and significant growth rates both in terms of export quantity and export value. However, export price of all the products declined significantly during the period of study. In terms of export quantity and value of vegetable products, none of the product showed low instability during the entire study period. In case of export price, low to medium instability was observed in majority of the vegetable products. By analyzing the growth and instability parameters during overall period none of the countries reported to have desirable situation of high growth with low instability in case of export quantity, value and price of vegetable products. The trade liberalization after the entry of WTO led to increase in competition between the countries which resulted into higher instability in the export of products.
Recurrent Haemophilus Influenzae Mediastinitis. Success of a Treatment Combining Redon Drains and Vacuum-Assisted Closure
Authors:   Cardiac Surgery Department, Mohammed V Military Hospital. Rabat, Morocco, ATMANI Noureddine
Published: October 2021

Mediastinitis is a dreadful complication after cardiac surgery, in severe forms mortality can reach 50%. The results of the surgery depend on the early management and the surgical technique. Treatment by vacuum-assisted closure -VAC therapy- has shown favorable results. We report the case of a 69-year-old man with diabetes who underwent triple coronary bypass grafting surgery under extracorporeal circulation. He presented a postoperative mediastinitis treated by closed continuous mediastinal irrigation. The evolution was marked by a recurrence of mediastinitis with a severe form. The patient underwent a surgical revision with placement of closed-drainage aspiration with Redon catheters and vacuum-assisted closure therapy with a good result. The evolution was favorable at the one and three month controls. Our observation demonstrates the benefit of the association of Redon drains aspiration and VAC therapy in the management of severe mediastinitis after cardiac surgery.
Kür Sıcaklığının Alkali Aktivasyonlu Lifli Betonunun Kırılma Özelliklerine Etkisi
Authors: YURT Ümit
Published: October 2021

Bu çalışma kapsamında, farklı sıcaklık aktivasyonunda (30°C, 60°C, 90°C ) dayanım kazanan alkali aktivasyonlu lifli betonların (AALB) kırılma özellikleri incelenmiştir. Bu amaçla 50x100x480 mm boyutlarında 10 mm çentik uzunluğuna sahip kiriş örnekler üretilmiştir. Eğilme etkisindeki kiriş örnekler üzerinden elde edilen Yük-CMOD grafiği altında kalan alanlar hesaplanarak kırılma enerjisi değerleri elde edilmiştir. Hesaplanan değerler üzerinden kırılma enerjisine sıcaklık kürünün etkisi basınç ve eğilme dayanımı değerleri ile karşılaştırmalı olarak incelenmiştir. Sonuç olarak aktivasyon sıcaklığının artışı ile kırılma enerjisi değerlerinde önemli bir artış olduğu görülmüştür. Yüksek dayanımlı AALB’ler üzerinde gerçekleştirilen deneyler sonucunda en yüksek kırılma enerjisi değerine 90 °C sıcaklık kürü uygulanan örnekler ulaşmıştır. En yüksek basınç ve eğilme dayanımı sırasıyla 82 MPa ve 3,78 MPa olarak elde edilmiştir.
IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM MODERASI BERAGAMA KEMENTERIAN AGAMA RI
Authors: Sumarto Sumarto
Published: October 2021

Implementasi Program Moderasi Beragama Kementerian Agama RI merupakan kebijakan yang sudah lama dilakukan oleh Menteri sebelumnya yaitu H. Lukman Hakim Saifuddin sebagai pelopor Moderasi Beragama di Indonesia dan dilanjutkan Menteri berikutnya. Program moderasi beragama yang dilakukan sangat beragam yang tentunya agar menjadi kebiasaan perilaku bagi bangsa Indonesia melalui proses internalisasi nilai – nilai dari moderasi beragama dan kebangsaan. Beberapa program yang dilakukan oleh Kementerian Agama RI yang penulis sampaikan dalam tulisan ini yaitu Penandatanganan MoU Kementerian Agama RI dengan Perpustakaan Nasional RI, Launching Portal Website Kepustakaan Keagamaan dan Talkshow Literasi Digital Keagamaan. Bersama Menteri Agama RI Gus Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, Kepala Perpustakaan Nasional Drs. Muhammad Syarif Bando, MM, Direktur Jenderal Pendidikan Islam Prof. Muhammad Ali Ramdhani dan Direktur GTK Madrasah Dr. Muhammad Zein.Launching aksi moderasi beragama yang dihadiri langsung Menteri Agama RI Gus Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, Menteri Pendidikan Nasional Mas Menteri Nadiem Makarim, Ketua Komisi VIII DPRI Yandri Susanto dan Duta Moderasi yaitu Artis Cinta Laura. Tujuannya bias menjadikan moderasi beragama sebagai karakter kehidupan berbangsa dan bernegara.
A study on serodiagnosis of scrub typhus in a Teaching Hospital of
South India
Authors: Kelamane Santosha Kelamane , Mispah Cheruku , K. Sri Sandhya
Published: October 2021

Background: crub typhus is caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi
(rickettsial disease) commonly transmitted by the bite of larval
chiggers of trombiculid mites. It has been one of the important
causes of febrile illness, especially in south India. The clinical
diagnosis is difficult owing to the non-specific presentation.
We in the current study tried to evaluate the serodiagnosis of
scrub typhus with the Weil Felix test and IgM ELISA.
Methods: This study was conducted in the Department of
Microbiology, Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences,
Naganoor, Karimnagar. All the sera samples were subjected to
the Weil Felix test using Proteus OX2, OX19, OX-K strain
agglutination test, and subsequently, Scrub typhus IgM ELISA
test.
Results: All the samples were subjected to the Weil Felix test
n=4(6.06%) were positive for scrub typhus (OXK antigen)
n=11(16.67%) were positive for the spotted group of fever (OX2
antigen) and n=10 (15.15%) were positive of typhus group
(OX19 antigen). N=5 sera samples were positive for more than
one type of antigens. All the n=66 serum samples were
subjected to IgM ELISA for scrub typhus. Out of n=66, only
two serum samples (3.03%) were positive by IgM ELISA.
Conclusion: Scrub typhus is emerging as an important public
health issue. It is one of the important causes of acute febrile
illness. Although it is difficult to distinguish scrub typhus based
on the clinical symptoms alone a simple test such as Weil Felix
was found to be promising in the diagnosis of scrub typhus.
ELISA IgM test may be performed additionally in laboratories
with adequate facilities. Hence for clinicians, any case with a
fever of unknown origin should arouse suspicion of scrub
typhus
TEMPERATURAS DECADAIS EXTREMAS E MÉDIA EM SÃO BENTO DO UNA- PERNAMBUCO, BRASIL
Authors: Mainar de Medeiros Raimundo , Marcelo Falle Saboya Luciano , Vieira de França Manoel , Morant de Holanda Romildo , Cartaxo Rolim Neto Fernando , Rodolfo de Araújo Wagner , Montenegro Coutinho Junior João Carlos
Published: October 2021

As temperaturas extremas do ar são mutáveis ao longo do tempo e regiões e possui variação anual quanto às suas características, a analise de períodos curtos, desde que realizados para anos sucessivos de no mínimo dez anos, proporcionar avaliar o comportamento do clima da área. Objetiva-se analisar, temporal e espacialmente, as tendências climáticas, anuais e estacionais, da temperatura máxima, média e mínima do ar em São Bento do Una - PE, no período de 1950-2016, bem como discutir possíveis causas. Espera-se que essas informações possam subsidiar pesquisadores e tomadores de decisão em diversas áreas de atividade, especialmente na agricultura e avicultura. Os dados de temperatura máxima, média e mínima do ar foram estimadas pelo software Estima_T do período 1950-2016 e dividiu-se os referidos dados a cada 10 anos. Utilizou-se da estatística básica para calcular as médias e outros parâmetros relevantes ao desenvolvimento do estudo. A temperatura média é a representação da variabilidade e suas oscilações das temperaturas extremas, qualquer variabilidade nestes elementos as temperaturas médias se adequam as suas oscilações e decorrem dos sistemas sinóticos atuantes na época do período chuvoso e seco tal como dos impactos no meio ambiente e a sua elevação em relação ao nível do mar. Variabilidades climáticas registradas em escala global, regional e local foram constatadas na área estudada, no período de sessenta e seis anos de dados.
Phytochemical, Antinutrient and Radical Scavenging Potential of Parkia Biglobosa Seeds as affected by Fermentation and Extraction methods
Authors: Logtong Evans Gmalen , Quansah Lydia
Published: October 2021

Plants contain important bioactive compounds which possess radical scavenging ability. Processing methods such as fermentation and the kind of solvents used in extraction induces the plant to make available these bioactive compounds. Parkia biglobosa seeds are commonly fermented into a food spice called ‘‘Dawadawa’’ utilized as a condiment in soups and stews possessing varying nutritional and medicinal benefits. The study evaluated the phytochemical, antinutrients content and antioxidant potential of raw and fermented Parkia biglobosa seeds extracted either with methanol or water. Phytochemical presence in the seeds was influenced by extraction solvent and fermentation. Total Phenolic Content was found to be 30.05-147.52 and 21.59-141.41 mg GAE/g of extract in methanol raw and methanol fermented seeds, respectively. While the aqueous raw and fermented had 14.89-72.80 and 19.84-85.19 mg GAE/g, respectively. The fermented and raw Parkia biglobosa seed extracts exhibited great reducing and free radical scavenging properties by reducing ferric (Fe3+) to ferrous (Fe2+). Furthermore, fermentation reduced phytate and oxalate content in the unfermented seeds from 3.410 mg/g to 0.925 mg/g and 5.717 mg/g to 1.356 mg/g, respectively on the sixth day of fermentation. Thus, fermentation increases the phenolic content and the antiradical activity of Parkia biglobosa seed and enhances its nutritional value due to the reduction in the antinutrient content.
ONUR AKDOĞU UD METODLARINDAKİ TRANSPOZE ETÜD VE ESERLERİN TEKNİK AÇIDAN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: GÖKSU Arda
Published: October 2021

Bu çalışmanın amacı, 1992 ve 1993 yıllarında iki cilt olarak basılan Onur Akdoğu Ud Metodu 1 ve 2’deki transpoze icra çalışmalarını belirleyerek teknik açıdan incelemektir.
Çalışmanın evrenini, her iki metodta yer alan etüd ve eserler oluşturmaktadır. Transpoze edilerek yazılan etüd ve eserler ise örneklemi teşkil etmektedir. Verilerin toplanmasında belgesel tarama tekniği kullanılmıştır.
1. metodta 95 etüd, 9 şarkı, 1 şarkı bölümü ve 1 saz semâî bölümü bulunmaktadır. Bunların içerisinde transpoze yazılan 5 etüd vardır. Bu etüdlerin icrasında 1. pozisyonun kullanıldığı, daha çok 4’lü, 8’li (oktav) aralık çalışmalarına yer verildiği ve Kürdîlihicazkâr ile Nihavend makamlarının tercih edildiği tespit edilmiştir. 2. metodta da 39 etüd, 49 şarkı, 11 şarkı bölümü, 10 saz semâî, 5 saz semâî bölümü, 1 peşrev, 2 peşrev bölümü, 1 sirto, 2 sirto bölümü, 1 longa, 1 medhâl, 14 türkü, 2 oyun havası, 1 oyun havası bölümü, 1 yürük semâî ve 1 beste bölümü bulunmaktadır. Bu metodta 2 şarkı, 1 şarkı bölümü ve 1 etüd transpoze yazılmıştır. Çalışmaların icrasında 1., 2., 3. ve 4. pozisyonlar kullanılmış olup, 5’li, 6’lı aralık çalışmaları ile Rast, Segâh ve Hicaz makamlarının tercih edildiği belirlenmiştir.
Elde edilen sonuçlar ile incelenen metodlar transpoze icra anlayışı açısından değerlendirilmiş ve daha verimli bir şekilde kullanılmalarına yönelik öneriler sunulmuştur.
The moderating effects of mindfulness facets on psychological distress and emotional eating behaviour
Authors: Verrier Diarmuid , Day Catherine
Published: October 2021

Introduction

Emotional eating is an impulsive mood-regulation strategy that often follows psychological distress. Mindfulness is associated with less impulsive behaviour. Mindful eating involves a considered awareness of hunger and satiety, and conscious, non-automatic, food choices. This study examines the moderating

Material and methods

Participants (N = 392) completed self-report measures on distress, mindfulness and emotional eating, after which moderation analysis was carried out.

Results

Mindfulness was negatively associated with emotional eating, but only when distress was low. The most important facets of mindfulness for this were being able to describe one’s emotional state and a non-judgemental response to that state.

Conclusions

These results support previous findings that mindfulness reduces the impact distress has on emotional eating. Future research could explore interventions that enable individuals to describe their emotional state in the moment to reduce preoccupation with food during times of distress.
De retorische oefening als didactisch middel
Authors: van der Maas Daniël
Published: October 2021

This article presents the rhetorical exercise as a valuable addition to the didactic toolbox of teachers. First, the rise of rhetoric as an educational system is traced throughout antiquity, starting from Plato’s objections against rhetoric. In addition, I discuss the nature and philosophical acceptability of rhetoric by considering Aristotle, Isocrates and Quintilian. Second, I offer an analysis of the didactic value of rhetoric, drawing from ancient as well as modern sources. It is argued that rhetoric is didactically effective. It helps students to develop sound arguments and think critically, and it provides a simple and easily applicable method for everyday use in the classroom. Finally, a rhetorical exercise, historically situated in Livy’s description of the abolition of the Bacchanalia, is described. This serves as an example of how rhetorical exercises can be used to intellectually challenge students and help them understand ancient texts more thoroughly.
Medische innovatie in de Grieks-Romeinse wereld
Authors: Tieleman Teun
Published: October 2021

In this paper I discuss the introduction of the systematic dissection of human corpses for scientific (medical) purposes in Hellenistic Alexandria. This innovation – associated with the names of Herophilus of Chalcedon and Erasistratus of Keos (third century BCE) in particular – led to significant advances in anatomical and physiological knowledge such as the discovery of the nervous system. Surprisingly, it fell into disuse again very soon after its successful introduction. Why did human anatomy emerge in this particular place in this particular period? Why was it abandoned again so soon? In this paper I will argue that we are dealing with a case of innovation that failed due to inadequate anchoring. In so doing I will take a closer look at the circumstances prevailing in early Hellenistic Alexandria but also put these into perspective by pointing to developments in first and second century CE medicine when a group of physicians, especially Galen of Pergamum, succeeded in putting back anatomy, largely based on animal material, on the agenda of medical research. Two decisive factors and their interplay seem to have been central to the developments we describe, viz. societal (moral, religious) values and norms and developments within ancient medicine itself.
The Current Progress of Malaysian Media and Environmental Non-Governmental Organisations (ENGOs) in Environmental Education: An Evaluation
Authors: Mohamad Saleh Mohamad Saifudin , Adi Kasuma Shaidatul Akma , Balaraman Rani Ann , Syed Mukhiar Sharifa Nadiah
Published: October 2021

Abstract

This study discusses environmental education facilitated by the media and environmental nongovernmental organisations (ENGOs) in Malaysia. A total of 13 respondents from Utusan Malaysia and The Star, and 11 respondents from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Malaysia and Malaysia Nature Society (MNS) were interviewed. The results showed that the Malaysian media and ENGOs view their roles in environmental education similarly, which are mainly to raise awareness and disperse knowledge to the public. However, the media is more focused on educating the public about environment through their features and newspaper articles while the ENGOs facilitate environmental education not only via their newsletters but also through environmental programmes like eco-school. The respondents concur that the topics of environmental education are highly technical, hence, call for all stakeholders to carry the educational responsibilities. It is hoped that the result of this study can serve as a guidelinefor both social actors in Malaysia, especially for the organisationsâ€™ management to find a way to overcome these limitations for a better environmental education in the future.

Keywords: Malaysia, environmental education, media, ENGOs, interview.
Peranan, Kandungan & Penyampaian Radio dalam Arus Pendigitalan di Malaysia
Authors: Ibrahim Intan Soliha , Abdul Wahab Juliana
Published: October 2021

Peranan radio sebagai alat penyampaian maklumat, hiburan dan pendidikan tidak boleh dinafikan. Secara umumnya, sebelum kehadiran televisyen dan pendigitalan ke atas industri radio konvensional, setiap rumah di Malaysia pasti memiliki set radio kerana fungsi radio yang penting dalam kehidupan masyarakat. Teknologi penyiaran digital telah diguna di Malaysia pada tahun 1996 apabila Astro secara rasmi beroperasi sebagai radio dan televisyen digital berbayar pertama negara. Sebelum Astro beroperasi, kerajaan telah membentuk National Telecommunication Policy (1994-2020) (NTP). NTP dibentuk untuk memastikan pertumbuhan perkhidmatan telekomunikasi dan penggunaannya menyokong pembangunan kebangsaan, sejajar dengan aspirasi negara. Radio yang merupakan salah satu alat komunikasi moden tertua di negara ini sudah semestinya mengalami banyak perubahan secara fizikalnya apabila teknologi penyiaran digital diperkenalkan di negara ini. Akses kepada radio tidak lagi terhad kepada penyiaran FM semata-mata, malah teknologi internet telah meledakkan pertumbuhan industri radio tempatan apabila lebih banyak stesen radio atas talian diperkenalkan. Hasil dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa peranan radio samada sebagai sumber maklumat dan hiburan adalah bergantung kepada tujuan industri penyiaran sesebuah negara dibentuk yang dapat dibahagikan kepada dua peranan utama iaitu sebagai pemberi maklumat yang dapat dilihat sebagai agen pembangunan negara/nasional. Di Malaysia, pembangunan pesat dalam industri radio selepas era digital secara umumnya masih mengekalkan peranan radio sebagai agen penyampai maklumat, hiburan dan pendidikan kepada masyarakat. Selain itu radio juga boleh berperanan untuk memaksimakan keuntungan berdasarkan kepada kandungan hiburan semata-mata terutamanya apabila industri radio ditubuhkan berdasarkan kehendak pasaran. Malah peranan radio turut mengubah kandungan dan corak penyampaian radio.
FANTASI ATAU REALITI: TRANSFORMASI RTM KE ARAH PENYIARAN RADIO DIGITAL
Authors: Intan Soliha Ibrahim
Published: October 2021

Objektif kajian ini adalah untuk meneliti perkembangan transformasi industri radio di Radio Televisyen Malaysia. Kajian yang menggunakan kaedah kualitatif menerusi analisis terhadap dokumen kajian; (1) Pembangunan dan Perkembangan Penyiaran Radio Digital di Malaysia: Satu Kajian Kes di Radio Televisyen Malaysia; dan (2) Analisis Implikasi Perkembangan Industri Radio dari Era Penyiaran Konvensional ke Era Penyiaran Digital: 1996-2016.Transformasi penyiaran radio konvensional global tidak terhasil secara sendiri. Ia terhasil daripada fenomena digitalisasi dan dibentuk oleh senario industri media. Senario industri media mempunyai hubungan yang signifikan dengan ekonomi dan politik sesebuah negara. Setiap perubahan yang berlaku terhadap penyiaran radio dibuat adalah berasaskan kepada dasar dan perancangan sesebuah negara. Perancangan pendigitalan industri radio di Malaysia telah dimulakan seawal tahun 1997 oleh Radio Televisyen Malaysia. Langkah tersebut diambil selaras dengan Dasar Telekomunikasi Negara dan Dasar Pembangunan Nasional. Bagaimanapun, terdapat jurang pendigitalan yang ketara antara badan penyiaran nasional dan swasta. Hasil analisis mendapati bahawa badan penyiaran nasional itu mempunyai visi dan misi yang jelas mengenai pendigitalan radio, namun pelaksanaan kepada perancangan tersebut berhadapan dengan pelbagai kekangan dan cabaran. Ia menjadikan usaha pendigitalan radio free-to-air di Malaysia sebagai sesuatu yang tidak pasti.

 

The objective of this study is to examine the development of radio industry transformation in Radio Televisyen Malaysia. This study uses qualitative methods by analysing research documents; (1) Development of Digital Radio Broadcasting in Malaysia: A Case Study in Radio Television Malaysia; and (2) Implications analysis of Radio Industry Development from the Conventional Era to Digital Era: 1996-2016. The transformation in global conventional radio broadcasting did not happen on its own. It resulted from the digitalisation phenomenon and shaped by the scenario in the media industry. The scenario in the media industry has a significant relationship with the economy and politics of a country. Every change that occurs in radio broadcasting is made based on the policies and plans of a country. In Malaysia, Radio Televisyen Malaysia has started their plan for digitalisation in radio as early as 1997. The action is taken in line with the National Telecommunications Policy and the National Development Policy. However, there is a significant digitalisation gap between national and private broadcasting bodies. The result shows that the national broadcasting body has a clear vision and mission on radio digitalisation; however, its implementation faces various constraints and challenges. It makes the digitalisation of free-to-air radio in Malaysia uncertain.
Copper affect the multixenobiotic resistance mechanism (MXR) in embryo and larvae of Rhamdia quelen
Authors: Ribeiro Ciro Alberto de Oliveira , Azevedo Ana Carolina Barni , Bombardelli Robie Alan , Randi Marco Antonio Ferreira
Published: October 2021

P-glycoproteins (P-gp) and Multidrug resistance protein (MRP) represent a family of ABC (ATP-binding cassette) transporters responsible for multixenobiotic resistance mechanism (MXR) in aquatic organisms. In the current study the modulation of P-gp and MRP proteins was evaluated in embryo and larvae of Rhamdia quelen fish species exposed to copper. Adult females were exposed by gavage during 60 days to copper (5 mg Cu kg-1) and eggs, embryos, and larvae from exposed and unexposed females were exposed to 30 mg Cu L-1. The activity of ABC transporters was accessed via calcein accumulation assay using the specific inhibitors: Verapamil (P-gp) and MK571 (MRP). P-gp activity was detected in all analyzed stages whereas MRP activity was observed after 36 and 96 hpf. Oocytes from females previously exposed and larvae stages (36 and 96 hpf) accumulated less calcein than no exposed oocytes, showing higher ABC transporters activity. In individuals exposed to copper, a higher inhibitory effect was observed 1 hpf. The modulation of ABC transporter proteins is time dependent throughout the development, and the initial stages are more sensible to copper. These findings highlight the MXR mechanism as a biomarker of pollutant exposure in early stages of development of R. quelen.
RISIKO JENIS KELAMIN DENGAN KEJADIAN DEPRESI PADA GURU DALAM MENGHADAPI WORK FROM HOME SELAMA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Palupi Nadya Reza , Acknes Leonita  , Amira Dhisa Fakhira  , Nadiyah Rahmasari  , Ayik Mirayanti Mandagi
Published: October 2021

ABSTRACT During the COVID-19 pandemic, the prevalence of depression in Indonesia is increasing. Teachers are one of those affected by WFH. The purpose of this study was to analyze the risk of gender with depression in teachers during WFH in JABODETABEK. This study used a quantitative method with a cross sectional study design. Data was collected using non-probability sampling online by distributing questionnaire links to 100 respondents. Data analysis used Fisher's exact test and prevalence odds ratio using SPSS application. The results of this study obtained a p-value of 0.605 and a prevalence odds ratio of 0.78 (95% CI=0.238–2.554) which means that gender was a risk factor in the occurrence of depression in teachers who underwent WFH during the COVID-19 pandemic but this factor was not statistically significant because the p-value was 0.605<0.05 and female teachers had a risk of depression 0.78 times greater than male teachers. The results of this study indicate that teachers who experience depression ware more female, namely 26 respondents (83.87%) compared to male sex, namely 5 respondents (16.13%). Risk factors for depression in teachers and female gender have a greater risk of experiencing depression than male teachers in dealing with WFH during the COVID-19 pandemic in the JABODETABEK area.Key words: Teacher, Gender, WFH.

ABSTRAKPrevalensi depresi pada masa pandemi COVID-19 di Indonesia semakin meningkat. Guru adalah salah satu yang terdampak adanya WFH. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis risiko jenis kelamin dengan depresi pada guru selama menjalankan WFH di JABODETABEK. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan desain studi cross sectional. Pengumpulan sampel dilakukan dengan non probability sampling secara online dengan menyebarkan link kuesioner kepada 100 responden. Analisis data menggunakan uji fisher exact serta prevalence odds ratio menggunakan aplikasi SPSS. Hasil penelitian diperoleh p-value 0,605 dan prevalence odds ratio yaitu 0,78 (95% CI=0,238–2,554) yang artinya jenis kelamin merupakan faktor risiko dalam terjadinya depresi pada guru yang menjalani WFH selama pandemi COVID-19 namun faktor tersebut tidak bermakna secara signifikan dikarenakan nilai p-value mendapatkan hasil 0,605 serta guru pada perempuan berisiko mengalami depresi sebesar 0,78 kali lebih besar daripada guru pada laki-laki. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa guru yang mengalami depresi lebih banyak pada perempuan yaitu 26 responden (83,87%) dibandingkan laki-laki yaitu 5 responden (16,13%). Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah jenis kelamin merupakan faktor risiko terjadinya depresi pada guru dan perempuan memiliki risiko lebih besar mengalami depresi daripada guru pada laki-laki dalam menghadapi WFH selama pandemi COVID-19 di wilayah JABODETABEK.Kata Kunci: Guru, Jenis Kelamin, WFH.
KEBIJAKAN HUKUM PIDANA SEBAGAI UPAYA MEMINIMALISIR TINDAK PIDANA BULLYING DI MEDIA ELEKTRONIK
Authors: Sidauruk Sumangat Salomo , July Esther  , Manullang Herlina
Published: October 2021

The need for technology today is increasing and continues to be developed in order to make it easier for humans to carry out their daily activities, because apart from being a medium for providing information, through the Internet, commercial community activities will also become the largest and fastest growing part and can penetrate various national borders. In fact, the existence of some types of business is impossible without this network, market activities in the world can be known for 24 (twenty four) hours. But in reality what is happening today, the development of this era is like a double-edged sword because for the positive we all have to be grateful for it because there are many benefits and conveniences obtained from this technology, for example we can do banking transactions anytime with e-banking, e-commerce It also makes it easy for us to buy or sell an item without knowing the place. In addition, we can find references or information about science is not difficult with the e-library and many more conveniences obtained with the development of the internet. Whereas in a negative nature, the use of this information technology has influenced every attitude and behavior of members of the community, even as a result has also formed a new world society that is no longer hindered by the territorial boundaries of a country to become a "mayantara world" (a world without boundary) or “virtual reality”. The author's purpose in this study is to find out about criminal law policies against bullying in electronic media at this time in Indonesia and criminal law policies in the future as an effort to minimize bullying in electronic media. The current criminal law policy regarding bullying in electronic media in Indonesia is identified with the Criminal Code, and lastly on November 25, 2016, Indonesia has issued Law No. 19 of 2016 concerning amendments to Law Number 11 of 2008 concerning Information and Electronic Transactions involve several articles relating to the form of bullying in electronic media. If we look closely at the laws and regulations in Indonesia, there are still many weaknesses in the criminal provisions regulated in the Criminal Code and the ITE Law to reach the crime of bullying in electronic media. Criminal law policies as an effort to minimize bullying in electronic media can be found in the Draft Criminal Code and comparative studies with other countries on bullying, so that with the establishment of a new Criminal Code and make comparisons from other countries as an effort to minimize bullying in electronic media so as not to jump from year to year in order to see the cheerfulness of Indonesian children.
Aşçılık ve Gastronomi Eğitim Kampüsü Tasarımının Mimari Bağlamda İrdelenmesi
Authors: TUNÇOK SARIBERBEROĞLU Mine
Published: October 2021

Üniversite kampüsleri özellikle Anadolu kentleri özelinde ele alındığında eğitim, üretim, konaklama, dinlenme, ulaşım gibi farklı işlevlere sahip olmalarının yanı sıra sosyal etkileşimin kurulduğu yerleşim yerleri olarak önemli alanların başında yer almaktadır. Bolu İli Mengen İlçesi için de üniversite kampüsü olgusu sıradan bir eğitim alanından ziyade ilçenin aşçılık ve gastronomi kültürünü yaşatacağı ve gelecek nesillere aktaracağı temel yapı taşlarından birini oluşturmaktadır. İnsan ölçeğinden kentsel ölçeğe potansiyel kullanıcı ihtiyaçlarını anlamayı ve ihtiyaçların karşılandığı yaşanabilir mekânlar oluşturmayı hedefleyen mimarlık pratiği sadece yapılı bir sistem olmanın dışında oluşturduğu mekânsal düzen ile de bir kimlik tanımlamaktadır. Mekânlar ile kurulan duyuşsal, bilişsel ve sosyal etkileşimler bu kimlik üzerinden inşa edilir. Dolayısıyla fiziksel mekânın temel ihtiyaçlarının karşılanması ile birlikte mekânsal düzenin niteliği de en temel mimari tasarım problemini oluşturmaktadır. Bu makalede Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesi Mengen Aşçılık ve Gastronomi Eğitim Kampüsünün kültür ve sosyal yaşam ekseninde sahip olduğu kimliği oluşturan mimari tasarım kriterleri üzerinde durulmaktadır.
TRANSPARÊNCIA E PARTICIPAÇÃO CIDADÃ EM PARINTINS/AM
Authors: de Souza Paulino Alexandre Hagra , Freitas de Moura Erick
Published: October 2021

O objetivo deste estudo é analisar como as tecnologias de Smart Government podem contribuir para a promoção da transparência e da participação cidadã na gestão pública do município de Parintins/AM. A metodologia utilizada foi pesquisa aplicada, com enfoque quantitativo e delineamento descritivo e analítico. A análise dos dados se deu por meio de estatística descritiva. Os resultados indicam que as ferramentas de Smart Government estimulam a participação cidadã na administração pública e, por meio dos serviços de governo eletrônico, haveria o favorecimento da fiscalização das contas públicas por parte dos cidadãos parintinenses, além do estímulo para a busca e o acompanhamento das informações concernentes à gestão desta municipalidade.