bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Toxoplasma gondii among captive wild mammals in zoos in Brazil and Cuba: seroprevalence and associated risk factors
Authors: Villar-Echarte Ginette , Arruda Igor Falco , Barbosa Alynne da Silva , Guzmán Raiden Grandía , Augusto Anderson Mendes , Troccoli Fernando , Segón Alejandro Manuel Rodríguez , Santos Ana Letícia Carvalho , Zanotto Paula Ferraz de Camargo , Gava Mariana Zanchetta e , Langoni Hélio , Amendoeira Maria Regina Reis
Published: June 2021

Abstract Toxoplasma gondii is a zoonotic parasite of worldwide distribution that can infect several species of homeothermic animals. Few studies have evaluated the exposure of captive wild animals to T. gondii. This study involved a serological survey of anti-T. gondii antibodies in mammals kept in Cuba’s National Zoo (PZN) and in the Rio de Janeiro Zoo (RIOZOO) in Brazil. The study consisted of a total of 231 serum samples from mammals, 108 from PZN and 123 from RIOZOO. All the samples were subjected to IgG anti-T. gondii testing by means of the inhibition ELISA method and the modified agglutination test, respectively. T. gondii antibodies were detected in 85.2% samples from PZN and 32.5% samples from RIOZOO. At the PZN, Perissodactyla (92.3%) was the order with the highest serological prevalence rate, whereas at the RIOZOO, the order Primates (46.7%) stood out (p<0.05). In addition to this association, the origin of the PZN animals was also associated with T. gondii infection. This finding demonstrates the need for constant veterinary monitoring of captive wild mammals in order to link the serological diagnosis with clinical alterations indicative of toxoplasmosis.
Saúde e estilo de vida de docentes considerando o nível de atividade física no lazer durante a pandemia de COVID-19
Authors: Testa Saulo , Vieira Suelen Vicente , Cândido Fernando Pereira , Both Jorge
Published: June 2021

No contexto de Pandemia da COVID-19, e necessidade de distanciamento social, professores passaram a trabalhar remotamente e tiveram mudanças nas rotinas laborais. Este trabalho buscou investigar a influência da Atividade Física no Perfil de Estilo de Vida e na Saúde Docente de professores do Ensino Fundamental - I ciclo, de um município de médio porte do Paraná no contexto do distanciamento social da Pandemia de COVID-19. Participaram 201 professores da Rede Municipal de Educação. Os instrumentos utilizados foram: questionário sociodemográfico; Questionário Internacional de Atividade Física – versão longa; Perfil de Estilo de Vida Individual (PEVI); Questionário de Saúde Docente (QSD). Foram utilizados os testes estatísticos não-paramétricos: Qui-quadrado de Pearson, Correção de Continuidade de Yates e Exato de Fisher, Prova U de Mann Whitney. Os resultados evidenciam que professores Ativos Fisicamente apresentam menores índices de esgotamento que professores inativos, bem como um perfil de estilo de vida mais positivo. Entretanto, a dimensão de Atividade Física não é o determinante para a promoção de um Estilo de Vida Individual mais positivo, nem central para melhores níveis de Saúde Docente sendo que, as dimensões de Relacionamento e Autoeficácia são determinantes na construção de um Estilo de Vida Positivo e uma Saúde Docente excelente, respectivamente.
O- and N-Glycosylation of Serum Immunoglobulin A is Associated with IgA Nephropathy and Glomerular Function
Authors: Dotz Viktoria , Visconti Alessia , Lomax-Browne Hannah J. , Clerc Florent , Hipgrave Ederveen Agnes L. , Medjeral-Thomas Nicholas R. , Cook H. Terence , Pickering Matthew C. , Wuhrer Manfred , Falchi Mario
Published: June 2021

Significance Statement

IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is the most common primary glomerular disease worldwide, with galactose-deficient IgA (gd-IgA) considered to play a key role in its pathogenesis. Although this association is widely reported, it is unclear how IgA glycosylation changes with the disease. A novel mass spectrometry–based approach provided a more complete picture of IgA glycosylation changes in IgAN and of the relationship between IgA glycosylation and kidney function. Multiple structural features of both O- and N-linked glycans were associated with the presence and severity of IgAN and kidney function. Our high-resolution data suggest that IgA O- and N-glycopeptides are promising targets for future studies on the pathophysiology of IgAN and as potential noninvasive biomarkers for disease prediction.

Background

IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is the most common primary glomerular disease worldwide and is a leading cause of renal failure. The disease mechanisms are not completely understood, but a higher abundance of galactose-deficient IgA is recognized to play a crucial role in IgAN pathogenesis. Although both types of human IgA (IgA1 and IgA2) have several N-glycans as post-translational modification, only IgA1 features extensive hinge-region O-glycosylation. IgA1 galactose deficiency on the O-glycans is commonly detected by a lectin-based method. To date, limited detail is known about IgA O- and N-glycosylation in IgAN.

Methods

To gain insights into the complex O- and N-glycosylation of serum IgA1 and IgA2 in IgAN, we used liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) for the analysis of tryptic glycopeptides of serum IgA from 83 patients with IgAN and 244 age- and sex-matched healthy controls.

Results

Multiple structural features of N-glycosylation of IgA1 and IgA2 were associated with IgAN and glomerular function in our cross-sectional study. These features included differences in galactosylation, sialylation, bisection, fucosylation, and N-glycan complexity. Moreover, IgA1 O-glycan sialylation was associated with both the disease and glomerular function. Finally, glycopeptides were a better predictor of IgAN and glomerular function than galactose-deficient IgA1 levels measured by lectin-based ELISA.

Conclusions

Our high-resolution data suggest that IgA O- and N-glycopeptides are promising targets for future investigations on the pathophysiology of IgAN and as potential noninvasive biomarkers for disease prediction and deteriorating kidney function.
Earnings management to avoid earnings decreases and losses
Authors: Santana Verônica de Fátima , Sarquis Raquel Wille
Published: June 2021

This study evaluates the prevalence of earnings management to avoid losses and earnings decreases across the World. This practice was first documented by Burgstahler and Dichev (1997) for United States firms from 1976 to 1987. We replicate their study for a more recent and global sample. Firms that do not seem to manage earnings do avoid reporting earnings decreases, but we found persistent evidence of earnings management to avoid reporting losses. The results are consistent across different geographical regions, countries, and before and after International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) adoption. Unlike Burgstahler and Dichev (1997), however, we were not able to find evidence on which components of earnings (cash flow from operations, changes in working capital, or other accruals) firms mainly manage to increase earnings, concluding they likely use a bundle of all these components. Our results are important mainly to financial analysts and general investors, who should be careful in giving good prospects to firms who presented small profits since they are likely small losses artificially managed to look better, a practice widely spread across time and geographical regions among IFRS adopters and non-adopters.
PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF ENGINEERED SAFETY FEATURES AGAINST STATION BLACKOUT IN SELECTED PWR MODELS
Authors: Ekariansyah Andi Sofrany , Widodo Surip , Susyadi Susyadi , Tjahjono Hendro
Published: June 2021

The 2011 Fukushima accident did not prevent countries to construct new nuclear power plants (NPPs) as part of the electricity generation system. Based on the IAEA database, there are a total of 44 units of PWR type NPPs whose constructions are started after 2011. To assess the technology of engineered safety features (ESFs) of the newly constructed PWRs, a study has been conducted as described in this paper, especially in facing the station blackout (SBO) event. It is expected from this study that there are a number of PWR models that can be considered to be constructed in Indonesia from the year of 2020. The scope of the study is PWRs with a limited capacity from 900 to 1100 MWe constructed and operated after 2011 and small-modular type of reactors (SMRs) with the status of at least under licensing. Based on the ESFs design assessment, the passive core decay heat removal has been applied in the most PWR models, which is typically using steam condensing inside heat exchanger within a water tank or by air cooling. From the selected PWR models, the CPR-1000, HPR-1000, AP-1000, and VVER-1000, 1200, 1300 series have the capability to remove the core decay heat passively. The most innovative passive RHR of AP-1000 and the longest passive RHR time period using air cooling in several VVER models are preferred. From the selected SMR designs, the NuScale design and RITM-200 possess more advantages compared to the ACP-100, CAREM-25, and SMART. NuScale represents the model with full-power natural circulation and RITM-200 with forced circulation. NuScale has the longest time period for passive RHR as claimed by the vendor, however the design is still under licensing process. The RITM-200 reactor has a combination of passive air and water-cooling of the heat exchanger and is already under construction.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES OF ROUTINE RELEASES FROM SMALL MEDIUM REACTOR AT BABEL SITE
Authors: Pande Udiyani Made , Setiawan Muhamad Budi , Purwaningsih Anik , Wahanani Nursinta Adi , Setiawan Muksin Aji , Hamzah Amir , Adrial Hery , Sitorus Pane Jupiter
Published: June 2021

Radiation protection and safety documents for routine conditions are required to support the licensing requirements for nuclear power plant site. This research is focused in the assessment and analysis of the results of PWR safety study related to the routine release of radioactivity from the SMR subsystems and components of the 100 MWe-type PWR along with its consequences in the site. The core inventory calculation was done using  ORIGEN2 software, applying release parameters from the existing analysis and calculation results. The radiological consequences were calculated by the PC-CREAM program package. Environmental and meteorological data were obtained using Arc-GIS and spatial analysis. The Bangka Belitung (Babel) site was used as the specific footprint. Analyzing PC-CREAM output data the radiological consequences of routine operation of 3 100 MWe PWR modules on Sebagin site (South Bangka) and Muntok site (West Bangka) in 16 sectors and within a radius of 20 km were concluded. The calculation results for the Sebagin site is that the maximumdose within a radius of 500 m (exclusion zone) is 1.15E+02 µSv/year. For a radius beyond 500 m, the maximum dose is 4.71E+01 µSv/year. Whereas for Muntok site (West Bangka), the maximum dose in the exclusion area (<500m) is 9.47E+00 µSv/year, and outside exclusion area (>500m) is 3.10E+00 µSv/year. The individual dose for the Babel site in the exclusion area is below the dose constraint for non-radiation service workers as the general public of 0.3 mSv/year or 300 µSv/year, while the maximum dose for outside exclusion is also below the constraint as stipulated in BAPETEN Regulation No 4 Year 2013 on Radiation Protection and Safety.
La traduction spécialisée
Authors: MEDHAT-LECOCQ Héba
Published: June 2021

La traduction spécialisée constitue un marché prometteur pour les futurs traducteurs et mérite qu’on y prête plus d’attention au cours de leur formation. Or, traduire un texte spécialisé exige une connaissance préalable du domaine scientifique et/ou technique en question. À cet effet, l’article de Héba Medhat-Lecocq propose d’introduire dans la formation des traducteurs spécialisés une recherche terminologique axée sur le savoir, le savoir-dire et le savoir-faire de l’expert. Consacrée aux futurs traducteurs arabophones, ladite formation devra sensibiliser ces derniers aux variations nationales et régionales que connaît la langue arabe et qui impliquent des choix à faire au cours de l’acte de traduire. Pour y parvenir, le présent article propose d’aborder la langue à la lumière des phénomènes linguistiques suivants : la variation, l’intercompréhension, l’accommodation et la recevabilité.
Making normal NGM v1
Authors: Evans Bonnie
Published: June 2021

C. elegans is maintained in the laboratory on Nematode Growth Medium (NGM) agar which has been aseptically poured into petri plates using a peristaltic pump. NGM (rather than no peptone NGM) may also be used for imaging plates when screening bacterial strains.
Making no peptone NGM for imaging plates v1
Authors: Evans Bonnie
Published: June 2021

C. elegans is maintained in the laboratory on Nematode Growth Medium (NGM) agar seeded with bacteria. For imaging plates, NGM without bactopeptone is used to prevent the seeded bacteria growing too much, resulting in poor imaging.
SRB viability assay for Acanthamoeba castellanii v1
Authors: A. Flynn Carrie , I Colon-Rios Rebecca , Kazmierczak Barbara
Published: June 2021

Viability assay for Acanthamoeba castellanii trophozoites and cysts, which detects 1,000-100,000 cells.
PYG medium preparation (2 L) v1
Authors: A A Flynn Carrie , Kazmierczak Barbara
Published: June 2021

Recipe for PYG rich growth medium for Acanthamoeba castellanii trophozoites. Adapted from ATCC Medium: 712 PYG w/ Additives https://www.atcc.org/~/media/F7CFD291FAEC4B26AF234A3A9256C1A3.ashx
Growing Soybean in the Greenhouse v1
Authors: Doran Lynn
Published: June 2021

Protocol for planting, germinating, and growing soybeans in the UIUC RIPE or ACES Plant Care Facility greenhouse. Has been verified on Petite Havana and Samson cultivars.
Libraries construction for HPV targeted NGS v1
Authors: not provided monia.ardhaoui
Published: June 2021

This protocol allow the construction of libraries for targeted NGS. Customized primers were designed and indexes were used to permit a one run sequencing.
Opportunistic maintenance strategy of a Heave Compensation System for expected performance degradation
Authors: Zhang Chao , Qian Yujie , Dui Hongyan , Wang Shaoping , Chen Rentong , Tomovic Mileta
Published: June 2021

In the marine industry, heave compensation systems are applied to marine equipment to compensate for the adverse effects of waves and the hydraulic system is usually used as the power system of heave compensation systems. This article introduces importance theory to the opportunistic maintenance (OM) strategy to provide guidance for the maintenance of heave compensation systems. The working principle of a semi-active heave compensation system and the specific working states of its hydraulic components are also first explained. Opportunistic maintenance is applied to the semi-active heave compensation system. Moreover, the joint integrated importance measure (JIIM) between different components at different moments is analyzed and used as the basis for the selection of components on which to perform PM, with the ultimate goal of delaying the degradation of the expected performance of the system. Finally, compared with conditional marginal reliability importance (CMRI)-based OM, the effectiveness of JIIM-based OM is verified by the Monte Carlo method.
The effect of physical therapy in daily life and work activities for people with chronic cervical pain syndrome
Authors: Kaljić Eldad , Hadžipašić Edina , Jaganjac Amila , Trtak Namik , Katana Bakir , Pecar Muris
Published: June 2021

Introduction: Cervical pain syndrome (CPS), or pain in the neck, is defined as a set of symptoms that limit performing movements in the upper part of the back and last more than 1 day. When the mentioned symptoms last for more than 12 weeks, we talk about chronic CPS. It often represents the condition that results from disability. It is associated with poor posture, work in sitting position, stress, and long-lasting and repetitive movements. The aim of the study was to examine the effect of physical therapy on the degree of disability, pain intensity, and daily life and work activities of persons with chronic CPS.Methods: The research was conducted in the health spa center “Reumal” Fojnica from June 2020 until July 2020. It included 50 subjects of both genders, more than 18 years old, and of all occupations, treated with physiotherapy procedures (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, magnetotherapy, therapeutic ultrasound, and kinesitherapy in the form of McKenzie exercises). In addition, a pre- and post-treatment study analyzed the condition of the respondents at the first examination and the control examination after completion of treatment.Results: By analyzing the results, we established that of the total number of respondents, 74% were female, and the average age was 57.36 years. At the end of the study, the degree of disability caused by neck pain was significantly lower (p < 0.05) than the degree of disability before the therapy. Discomfort caused by symptoms of CPS that occurred and interference with work before the therapy was significantly lower (p < 0.05) after the treatment program. Therapeutic procedures have reduced the pain intensity and improved the activities of everyday life.Conclusion: The treatment with physical therapy procedures effectively reduces the degree of disability and pain intensity and improves people’s daily life and work activities with chronic CPS.
Factor Structure of Students’ Psycho-Emotional Health
Authors: Kichuk Antonina
Published: June 2021

The article highlights the results of the study of health as a subject of research within the psychological scientific fields. The scientific status of the concept of «psycho-emotional health of the individual» is substantiated; its structural and component composition is presented in the staging plan. The context of the constructs «mental health», «psychological health», «emotional health» in the expansion of scientific ideas about the psycho-emotional health of students is proved.
Based on the results of factor analysis, it is established that the basis of psycho-emotional health of the individual in early adulthood is the severity and significance of emotional experiences, features of the psycho-emotional sphere of personality, emotional maturity, emotional awareness, and emotional saturation of life.
As a result of using factor analysis as a means of determining correlations, a four-factor model has been established, which is aimed at determining the basics of students’ psycho-emotional health. It has been empirically established that the first factor (based on expressiveness, self-regulation, empathy and integrative level of emotional maturity, emotional awareness, and integrative level of emotional intelligence) is the most loaded.
The second factor was formed by indicators of psychological resourcefulness of the individual. These are such indicators as: «success», «self-confidence», «love», «creativity» and others. At the negative pole is «maladaptation». Regarding the third factor, which is conditionally called «means of self-regulation», it was formed, in particular, indicators of the following content: «work on yourself», «control», «risk-taking», as well as the parameters of meaningful life orientations. The negative poles of this factor were «consolidation» and «escanism». The fourth factor is the factor of «social conditioning». It is formed by a number of indicators: «helping others», «satisfaction with the learning process, relationships with classmates and learning activities» and others. At the negative pole of this factor is «emotional discomfort».
As a result of the factor analysis, it seemed possible to establish the vectors that form the plane of the foundations of students’ psycho-emotional health. The results of multiple regression analysis contributed to the certainty in the research position on the development of psychological strategy, which takes into account the most important segments, the set of which represents the basics of psycho-emotional health of higher education, and which can be considered its predictors.
Thus, determining the stages of the psychological experiment (orientation-motivational, executive, reflective-evaluative), it seemed possible to specify the current tasks and direct the psychological support of their solution.
Features of the Professional Well-Being of Information Technologies Employees
Authors: Kovalenko Alla , Ryk Hanna
Published: June 2021

The article presents the results of theoretical and empirical research on IT workers’ professional well-being. Professional well-being is defined as an integral concept that includes both positive and negative factors that develop independently, as a psychological state of the employee, associated with the efficiency of his work and the satisfaction of life in general. The results of the empirical study revealed that the average level of professional well-being of IT workers prevails. It was found that most workers have a medium level of autonomy, some freedom in activities, and feel competent to change the professional environment. For them, the opportunity for professional growth is essential. The presence of professional goals that correlate with their values means improving their professional self. The most crucial professional well-being components of IT workers are professional growth, the formation of professional goals, and positive relationships in the workplace. The correlation analysis results showed that the experience has a positive effect on professional well-being and attitude to oneself as a professional. Professional autonomy is formed on experience, a sense of demand for activities, and positive reinforcement of the work results. Freedom of action is an integral feature of a professionally developed professional. Professional competence is acquired in the course of professional activity, and at the same time, the professional well-being of the specialist, the success of activity, and authority increase. Positive relationships with the team and colleagues’ attitude to the employee as a professional are essential for professional well-being. The critical construct of IT workers’ professional well-being is professional growth as the main predictor of job change. Professional demand is a motive for self-realization in the profession. The work results allow the specialist to feel like a professional and a member of a particular reference group.
Combined mechanisms of legal protection of software in cross-border business activities
Authors: Polyakov D. N.
Published: June 2021

In this article, the author examines the legally established mechanisms of legal protection of software rights available to entrepreneurs engaged in cross-border business activities. The author conducted an analysis of existing legal acts, including international treaties, establishing different egimes of legal protection of software rights. The author highlights the pros and cons of each of the available mechanisms of legal protection of software rights. The article reveals the main aspects of software as an object of intellectual property that are subject to protection by each of the considered mechanisms of legal protection available to right holders. In order to determine the features of different types of software and its impact on the mechanism of legal protection of software to be chosen, the author provides a classification of software types depending on the functionality, goals and methods of using and distribution of specific software. In order to minimize the disadvantages of existing mechanisms of legal protection and to ensure the protection of the most valuable features of a specific software, the author proposes combined mechanisms of legal protection that are of practical importance for ensuring comprehensive protection of software rights in cross-border business activities.
A Collaborative Assessment of Barriers to Oral Health Care
Authors: Lyons Stephanie , Schrader Stuart , Galyean Erika , Romito Laura , Everidge Caroline , Smith Margaret , Mandapati Surendra Reddy
Published: June 2021

Oral health disparities are pervasive. Interprofessional education and collaborative practice experiences may be a means to address this problem in oral healthcare settings. This project aimed to determine: (1) barriers involved in patients’ access to oral health care at an academic dental school clinic, (2) dental students’ perceived ability to address patients’ needs and/or care barriers, (3) the ability of current clinical operations’ to address access to care issues, and (4) the potential role of a licensed health care social worker integrated into the clinic. Investigators conducted three focus groups –one student group (n=5), one clinical staff group (n=7), and one clinical faculty group (n=5). Further, investigators administered two needs assessment surveys in the dental school – one with students, staff, and faculty (n=144) and the second with the school’s dental patients (n=150). Investigators employed descriptive and inferential statistical analyses to evaluate the survey data. Five principal barriers to oral health care for dental patients were identified from focus group and survey data, inclusive of patients, students, staff and faculty perspectives: (1) lack of financial means, (2) lack of/inadequate insurance, (3) limited/no transportation, (4) general health problems, and (5) language barriers. More female patients (38.7%) than male patients (8.1%) reported financial barriers to accessing oral care. Including licensed social workers in an academic dental clinic may help address patient barriers to care and support interprofessional collaborative practice.
Relationships Between Parents-In-Law and Children-In-Law of Differing Racial and Ethnic Backgrounds
Authors: Saviet Micah , Greif Geoffrey L.
Published: June 2021

In-law relationships have drawn recent interest from family scholars. Historical trends demonstrate a significant rise in newlyweds marrying someone of a different race or ethnicity. Given this growing population of inter-racial marriage, the need to know more about these couples and their families is paramount. This article describes four themes that emerged from qualitative interviews with nine parents-in-law discussing their relationships with their child-in-law who is of a different race. The overarching themes identified for in-laws included: being initially hesitant based on race and/or culture; managing barriers pertaining to communication, language, and/or culture; differences that were enriching to the in-law relationship; and bonding related to shared minority status. Based on these findings, social workers may assume a supportive role for members of interracial families as they navigate not only social barriers but also their in-law relationships.
State Implementation of the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act
Authors: Koh Eun , Ware Allysa , Lee Eunju
Published: June 2021

Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 (FC Act) has been in place for over 10 years. However, children in kinship care continue to receive fewer benefits, supports, and access to resources due to challenges with fully integrating kinship care into the child welfare system. The current study explored the state implementation of the FC Act with a focus on kinship care. Representatives from 15 states across the U.S. completed an online survey focused on their state’s response to the FC Act, and 14 participated in a follow-up survey on their states’ plan for kinship navigator programs with the passage of the Family First Prevention Services Act of 2018 (FFPSA). The findings show that the most common change after the FC Act was observed in the Act’s mandatory requirement to identify and search for kinship caregivers. States were less likely to implement non-mandated services or programs despite their potential benefits. In response to the FFPSA, states were looking for opportunities to learn from other states implementing kinship navigator programs. More support and oversight from the federal government are needed to promote successful policy implementation at the state level. In addition, social work practitioners need to be aware of programs and legislation on kinship care in order to advocate for and ensure the well-being of children and caregivers who provide kinship care.
Dyslexia Primer for Social Work
Authors: Garner Michelle D.
Published: June 2021

Dyslexia is a lifelong epigenetic neurobiological difference (neurodiversity) in brain formation and processing. Though highly prevalent, most people, including social workers, know little about dyslexia. Whereas dyslexia predicts common cognitive strengths and weaknesses, it is most often associated only with weaknesses, due to misinformation or a simple lack of information. As a result, pervasive myths (e.g., laziness, low IQ) drive beliefs, attitudes, and policies that contribute to disproportionally poorer educational, financial, justice system, and mental health outcomes for individuals with dyslexia – a cycle of externally and internally applied stigmas with significant practical effects. This analysis applies a person-in-environment conceptual framework to explain this cycle, as a step toward disrupting it. The analysis uses translational research methods, drawing from current science, to provide positive framing to dispel common stigmatizing myths and to foster strengths-based social work practice and advocacy by and for individuals with dyslexia.
Supporting Independent Living Through Interdisciplinary Service Learning
Authors: Janich Nicole , Mendoza Natasha , Mackey Cynthia , Hernandez Nidia , Henderson Abigail , Reily Tama , Lundwall Rachel
Published: June 2021

Service learning within independent living facilities may be a highly effective means to address the service gaps that challenge older adults and people who are disabled. We present a new approach to service learning by leveraging opportunities for community–university partnerships. The Community Collaborative Model (CCM) represents synergy between organized independent living and higher education at Arizona State University and led by the School of Social Work. The CCM is a unique collaborative service learning program aligned with current thinking about independent living, supportive services, and community-based service learning. We share lessons learned from the challenges of establishing this program, which included institutional hurdles, maintaining adequate physical space, student-focused planning, varying levels of preparedness, and stigma related to service use. In conclusion, we recommend means to (1) build interprofessional teams, (2) seek support and commitment of faculty partners, (3) ensure sustainability via community liaisons and clinical supervisors, and (4) create space for reflective practice.
Perceived Effectiveness of Parent Representation Social Workers by Legal Professionals Involved with Indigent Defendants
Authors: Jaggers Jeremiah W. , Wilford Aurene , Anderson Ileana , Bettmann Joanna
Published: June 2021

The total number of children in the U.S. foster care system exceeds 428,000. Previous research indicates that when social workers and legal professionals work together, children and their families benefit significantly. Parents who effectively engage in the child welfare system are more likely to benefit from services and reunify with their children. The present study employed a phenomenological approach to explore how a parent representation pilot, which paired social workers with public defenders to better represent the needs of families in the child welfare system, was experienced by legal professionals. Judges and family court attorneys (n = 9) found the program to be helpful in reunifying families. Public defenders were able to leverage the social worker’s skills and experience to facilitate more positive outcomes, while reducing case burden. Challenges were also identified and included a lack of interdisciplinary training, potential overlap in ethical responsibilities, and role confusion. Structured intervention programs that encourage collaboration between social workers and legal professionals may improve case outcomes for indigent families involved in the child welfare system. It is advised that social work undertake a formal multidisciplinary approach in support of public defenders, which may serve to encourage positive case outcomes.
Mixed Methods Evaluation of a Movement and Mindfulness Empowerment Workshop for Adults with Serious Mental Illness
Authors: Clarkson-Hendrix Michael L. , Peters Paula J.
Published: June 2021

For seriously mentally ill adults, empowerment is critical to maximizing participation in major life activities. Although studies have identified interventions that have positively impacted empowerment, these interventions may not be applicable or amenable to all adults with serious mental illness. More interventions with other approaches are needed. Therefore, this study evaluated the initial implementation of a movement- and mindfulness-based workshop intervention. Quantitative data were used to examine differences in empowerment before and after the workshop, and qualitative data were used to explore participants’ perceptions of the reasons for empowerment differences. Ten participants completed the intervention, and nine of the ten participants also completed follow-up interviews. Quantitative data were collected via pre- and post-intervention surveys. Qualitative data were collected through follow-up interviews with the participants. Surveys revealed perceptions of optimism and control over the future increased between pre- and post-intervention. Interviews uncovered that increases in optimism and control over the future may have been related to workshop accomplishments and reduced helplessness outside of workshop sessions. Future research would benefit from the creation of a training manual along with a validated system to monitor intervention fidelity.
Engaging Men Across the Violence Prevention Continuum
Authors: Hansen Brian , Wells Lana , Claussen Caroline
Published: June 2021

Men have a role to play in the prevention of violence against women; however, there is increasing awareness that the social service sector has failed to adequately engage men in violence prevention programming and advocacy. This study used semi-structured interviews to explore the challenges that a sample of Canadian violence prevention practitioners and organizations face in engaging men in preventing violence and generating practice recommendations for what is needed to better equip practitioners. At an organizational level, findings indicate that more capacity-building around emerging research, strategies, and tools in working with and engaging men in the prevention of violence is required. Challenges around recruiting male staff, in what is primarily considered a female-dominated profession, were also noted. Practitioners also discussed the role of masculine gender norms as barriers to men’s help-seeking and engagement in violence prevention advocacy. Recommendations include expanding social work curriculum and training to include information and resources on working with men, as well as increased research on best and promising practices to support organizations and practitioners in their engagement efforts.
Last Mile
Authors: Funk Kristin
Published: June 2021

This critical review of literature evaluates the impact of COVID-19 on health and mental health care delivery in rural Indiana, specifically the move to increased telehealth services. Telehealth has been a mostly positive experience for patients and providers. However, many Indiana residents are without the option of telehealth due to underdeveloped infrastructure that is necessary to support broadband access. This disparity is evidence of a larger social and health justice issue and illuminates a call to action for social workers on all levels to collaborate with community members, government agencies, and local programs to push the issue towards the public health arena and to promote broadband access as a human right.
Spring 2021 Editorial
Authors: Adamek Margaret E.
Published: June 2021

Given our commitment to highlighting current issues, challenges, and responses within social work practice and education globally, the Spring 2021 issue of Advances in Social Work is pleased to present 11 full-length papers written by 40 authors from across the U.S. and Canada. We begin with four papers calling for greater involvement of social work educators and practitioners in arenas including information literacy, dyslexia, digital equity, and independent living. These papers are followed by reports on seven empirical studies in areas of practice as diverse as kinship care, legal representation, collaboration in a dental clinic, and dance and mindfulness. We hope you find these selections on emerging areas of social work practice and education to be informative and inspiring. Each contribution to this issue is introduced below.
Sprecial Issue Alert: Just a heads up that our next special issue, Dismantling White Supremacy in Social Work Education, will be released in late summer 2021. With over 100 abstracts submitted, this special issue has garnered incredible interest. We are looking forward to bringing you 34+ original papers (our largest issue to date!) addressing ways that social work education can move forward positively and intentionally in ways that acknowledge the damage wrought by white privilege, promote racial justice and anti-racist practice, and embrace new ways of knowing, teaching, and learning.
The Indiana University School of Social Work, through publishing Advances in Social Work as an open access scholarly journal, is grateful to play a role in knowledge production and dissemination in social work. We are continually amazed at the dedication and hard work of our social work colleagues globally who work tirelessly to advance social and economic justice. Marshall on, colleagues!
Tribute to Retiring Board Members: Before closing, I would like to take this opportunity to express sincere appreciation to three outgoing AISW Board members who recently retired from the Indiana University School of Social Work: Dr. Karen Allen, Dr. Larry Bennett, and Dr. Bob Vernon. Your contributions to not only Advances in Social Work but to the IU School of Social Work and to the social work profession at large are very much appreciated. Special accolades to Dr. Vernon who has served on the AISW Editorial Board since its inception in 1999. Best wishes to each of you in your next adventures!
Cytopathological study of thyroid lesions and its correlation with histopathology in a tertiary care centre of Gujarat – A retrospective study
Authors: Patel Vandana , Patel Amita
Published: June 2021

Thyroid gland is one the important organs, which play a wide and vital physiological role in the body. Thyroid diseases are quite common. The incidence of thyroid diseases depends mainly depending upon iron deficiency status. Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) plays a vital role in evaluating patients with thyroid nodules. Surgical excision and histopathological evaluation are crucial to establish the diagnosis.

This study mainly aims to classify the cytomorphology of palpable thyroid lesions by FNAC and correlate the results with histopathology. This study also aims to determine the spectrum of histopathological diagnosis in thyroid surgeries.

The present study was carried out at cytopathology and histopathology section of pathology department of GMERS Medical College, Valsad. In present study, we analysed 276 cases of palpable thyroid nodule underwent FNAC. Out of them 152 cases underwent surgical procedure like lobectomy or partial or total thyroidectomy

Out of these 276 patient, females were 218 and males were 58 with F:M ratio of 3.76:1. Out of total 276 patients, 81 (29.3%) were between 31-40 years followed by 75 (27.2%) were between 21-30 years and 237 (85.9%) were fall into category-II. Out of these 152 patients, 88 (57.9%) having colloid goitre and 79 (89.7%) were confirmed histologically.

FNAC is an invaluable tool in management of thyroid lesions. It is a safe, simple and cost effective procedure and can be performed on outdoor patients. If the cytology report is malignant, surgery is the recommended procedure; for suspicious lesions, repeat aspiration is required and for benign lesions no further immediate diagnostic studies are required.
To study the relationship of parity and laterality with different ovarian lesions
Authors: Kaur Dupinder , Agarwal Pooja
Published: June 2021

The present study is based on histomorphological evaluation in 107 cases of Ovarian neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions received. The gross specimens received were fixed in 10 percent formalin for 24 hours. Gross examination was done carefully examining the outer surface and on-cut surface of ovary, looking for any cyst with its content and type of fluid filled inside, any solid area, papillary projections and growth.

Observational study.

Among 69 non neoplastic lesions, right sided cases found in 34 (49.4%), and left sided lesion found in 22 cases (31.8%). 13 cases (18.8%) of non neoplastic lesions are observed to be bilateral. Like non neoplastic lesions, neoplastic lesions are also found more common on right side (55%) than left (35%), while bilaterality is found in 10% of the cases.

The results of present study are comparable to other series of studies regarding occurrence with respect to age, bilaterality, gross features and microscopy. Both non neoplastic and neoplastic lesions were more common in right side. 18% of non neoplastic and 11% of neoplastic lesions were found to be bilateral.
Atrial myxoma- A case report with review of literature
Authors: Sebastian Rohini , Rappai Meethu
Published: June 2021

Atrial myxoma is the most common primary cardiac neoplasm. It is a tumor of adults, most often seen in women aged 20 to 60 years. Most commonly arise in isolated fashion (90%) but few (10%) can be associated with carney complex (myxoma syndrome) an autosomal dominant disease seen in younger age group. Left sided myxomas present signs of mitral stenosis or insufficiency and right sided tumors with dyspnea, syncope, distension of neck veins is seen. Two dimensional echocardiography, CT, MRI, gated radionuclide blood-pool scan, or cardiac catheterization can all visualize myxomas, but cannot differentiate between other pedunculated tumors or thrombi. It is important to rule out Carney complex because chances of recurrence are much higher than when compared to non syndromic myxomas. Hereby in this case report we discuss a large atrial myxoma in female who presented with breathlessness and chest pain.
Human papilloma virus: An oncogene
Authors: Kaur Monga Digjeet
Published: June 2021

Human papilloma virus (HPV) is an extremely common group of viruses universally out of which 14 are, cancer causing. HPV is transferred from one person to another during direct skin to skin contact or via sexual transmission being the most common mode. This virus commonly causes warts. It can also infect the normal cells, transforming them into precancerous lesions or various types of cancer. In this article, we will discuss about HPV, its association with various types of cancer, treatment protocol and HPV vaccine.
Mowa nienawiści — problem odpowiedzialności karnej
Authors: Ławicki Jakub
Published: June 2021

Przedmiotem artykułu jest problematyka odpowiedzialności karnej za mowę nienawiści. W artykule poruszono zagadnienia publicznego propagowania faszystowskiego lub innego totalitarnego ustroju państwa, nawoływania do nienawiści na tle różnic narodowościowych, etnicznych, rasowych, wyznaniowych albo ze względu na bezwyznaniowość, publicznego znieważania grupy ludności lub poszczególnych osób z powodu przynależności narodowej, etnicznej, rasowej, wyznaniowej albo powoduje względu na jej bezwyznaniowość oraz publicznego i wbrew faktom zaprzeczania zbrodniom nazistowskim, komunistycznym oraz innym przestępstwom stanowiącym zbrodnie przeciwko pokojowi, ludzkości lub zbrodnie wojenne popełnionym na osobach narodowości polskiej lub obywatelach polskich innych narodowości w okresie od dnia 1 września 1939 roku do dnia 31 lipca 1990 roku. Autor przedstawia definicje mowy nienawiści i analizuje znamiona art. 119, 256 i 257 k.k. oraz art. 55 IPN prezentując problemy z ich interpretacją. W konkluzji autor wskazuje na pozytywne działania Prokuratora Generalnego z lat 2010‒2016 w sprawie mowy nienawiści.
Jeszcze krytyka czy już hejterstwo, czyli kilka słów o recepcji pisarstwa kobiecego
Authors: Janiak Edyta
Published: June 2021

Artykuł dotyczy chwytów retorycznych i metafor stosowanych przez krytyków literackich w odniesieniu do pisarstwa kobiecego w końcu XIX oraz w XX wieku. Podobna sytuacja w subpolu literackim obydwu okresów („inwazja piór niewieścich”) zaowocowała licznymi krytycznymi recenzjami, w których doszukiwać się można analogicznych zabiegów stylistycznych. Autorka przedstawia te podobieństwa między innymi na przykładzie recepcji twórczości Gabrieli Zapolskiej w XIX wieku oraz Izabeli Filipiak i Manueli Gretkowskiej w wieku XX, stawia również pytanie o kulturowo-społeczne znaczenie stosowania takich strategii przez krytyków.
Rola mowy nienawiści w zjawiskach dyskryminacji i stygmatyzacji
Authors: Chrzanowska Patrycja
Published: June 2021

Artykuł dotyczy rozważań na temat funkcji stosowania mowy nienawiści w konstruowaniu opinii dyskryminacyjnych i stygmatyzujących. W artykule przedstawiono wypowiedzi internautów, którzy przejawiają wrogość wobec innych uczestników przestrzeni publicznej. Używanie mowy nienawiści zostanie poddane analizie w oparciu o źródła z zakresu socjologii i prawa.
Hejtera obraz moralny: postawy wobec uchodźców w kontekście przekonań i wartości
Authors: Banout Marta , Pyszkowska Anna
Published: June 2021

Badanie miało na celu ocenę i analizę związków pomiędzy postawami Polaków wobec uchodźców z Syrii (neutralne, pozytywne, negatywne, hejtujące) a pięcioma fundamentami moralnymi w ujęciu Jonathana Haidta (troska/krzywda, sprawiedliwość/ oszustwo, lojalność/zdrada, autorytet/władza, świętość/degradacja) i odczuwanym bólem społecznym. W badaniu wzięło udział 798 respondentów, a uzyskane wyniki wskazują na niejednorodny wizerunek hejtera, który wykazuje równocześnie dużą wrogość do grupy obcej oraz silne poczucie lojalności wobec grupy własnej i przyjmowania autorytetu władz
Dramat migracyjny: Uchodźcy i echa Holocaustu w cyklu tekstów teatralnych Elfriede Jelinek
Authors: Pełka Artur
Published: June 2021

Influenced by events related to the spectacular protests held in Austrian refugee transit camps at the turn of 2012/13, Elfriede Jelinek created the text “The Charges” for the stage, borrowing its title from Aeschylus. This text soon became the most frequently staged – and not only – on German- speaking stages, a poignant documentary of the refugee drama. Moreover, it was updated several times by the writer, by adding more parts to it until December 2015. The resulting pentalogy not only documents the course of the mass exodus of those seeking refuge from the war, but also critically addresses its causes and, above all, the refugee policy of European countries and the related media manipulation, as well as – last but not least – the attitude towards the refugees of ordinary Europeans. In doing so, the Nobel Prize winner deconstructs the canonical texts of culture, thereby demythologizing the alleged foundation of humanism or Christian morale in Europe. An important element of this dismantling is the generation of “effects of the uncanny”, consisting in recalling the ghosts of the victims of past wars and extermination, including above all the victims of Nazi genocide. Jelinek’s text as an artistic intervention not only restores the idea of engaged theatre, but also – despite its pessimistic, as it were – neo-existentialist’ tone – advocates a model of the ‘remembered future’.