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Completeness of Digital Accessible Knowledge of the Plants of Ghana
Authors: Asase Alex , Peterson A. Townsend
Published: August 2022

Providing comprehensive, informative, primary, research-grade biodiversity information represents an important focus of biodiversity informatics initiatives. Recent efforts within Ghana have digitized >90% of primary biodiversity data records associated with specimen sheets in Ghanaian herbaria; additional herbarium data are available from other institutions via biodiversity informatics initiatives such as the Global Biodiversity Information Facility. However, data on the plants of Ghana have not as yet been integrated and assessed to establish how complete site inventories are, so that appropriate levels of confidence can be applied. In this study, we assessed inventory completeness and identified gaps in current Digital Accessible Knowledge (DAK) of the plants of Ghana, to prioritize areas for future surveys and inventories. We evaluated the completeness of inventories at ½° spatial resolution using statistics that summarize inventory completeness, and characterized gaps in coverage in terms of geographic distance and climatic difference from well-documented sites across the country. The southwestern and southeastern parts of the country held many well-known grid cells; the largest spatial gaps were found in central and northern parts of the country. Climatic difference showed contrasting patterns, with a dramatic gap in coverage in central-northern Ghana. This study provides a detailed case study of how to prioritize for new botanical surveys and inventories based on existing DAK.
Limnological characterization of the sources of Volga, Dnieper & Western Dvina (Daugava)
Authors: Vyacheslav Viktorovich Kuzovlev , Martin Schletterer
Published: August 2022

Springs are important habitats and determine the characteristics of headwater streams. However, they are rarely studied and usually not included in monitoring programs. Our study characterizes the sources of three large rivers and contributes to the knowledge about the biggest East European drainage divide. The catchment area is characterized by dense forests, which are rich in swamps and mires. The paludified catchment is typical for the rivers in this region and it is also determining the physicochemistry of the water. We provide a first dataset about the physicochemical conditions of the sources of Volga, Dnieper, and Western Dvina, which should build a basis for further analyses of the springs of these large rivers. We suggest that monitoring the sources of the large rivers in the Valdai hills should be considered as an extension of the existing monitoring programs.
How to expose existing R code as a web service v2
Authors: García-Ruiz Sonia
Published: August 2022

This protocol shows how to expose any existing R method as a web service. The code shown here has been used as part of the development of the CoExp Web Application https://rytenlab.com/coexp/. For further information on CoExp Web, please see our paper: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgene.2021.630187/full The R methods used in this protocol correspond to the family of CoExpNets R packages (https://github.com/juanbot/CoExpNets).
Ligation v2
Authors: Teague Brian
Published: August 2022

A DNA ligase is an enzyme that forms phosphodiester bonds -- it can "glue" together two pieces of DNA. The ligase we're using comes from the T4 bacteriophage virus. Why do we need to do a ligation anyway? Remember, we're going to use a Cas9 protein to "cut" your target gene in a yeast cell. We can program the Cas9 to cut a particular place using a "guide RNA." However, does Saccharomyces cerevisiae -- brewers' yeast -- make Cas9 or a guide RNA on its own? No! So we need to give the yeast cell a set of instructions for making the Cas9 protein and the guide RNA. We do so by encoding those instructions on a plasmid -- a small circular piece of DNA -- and then putting that plasmid into the yeast cell. Then, the yeast cell "follows" the instructions to make the Cas9 protein and guide RNA. The plasmid we're making has several functional DNA sequences on it -- a diagram is below. The functional sequences on the plasmid are denoted by colored boxes -- you can ignore most of them for now. Note, however, the boxes labelled Cas9 and Guide RNA -- these are the instructions for making Cas9 and the guide RNA. Remember, though, that each group is knocking out a different gene -- so each group needs a different plasmid! The part that needs to be customized for each group is the "target sequence" in the above diagram. Your instructor started with a plasmid similar to the one above, but where the target sequence is instead replaced by gene for a green fluorescent protein (GFP) -- cells that express it turn bright green! They have cut out the GFP, and now you need to replace it with a targeting sequence for your gene, as in the diagram below. One last thing. Where is your targeting sequence coming from? It's the annealed oligonucleotides from last time. You'll mix the plasmid backbone, your annealed oligos, the ligase enzyme, and a ligase buffer (which contains all of the chemicals the ligase needs to operate), and then the ligation will incubate at room temperature while the enzyme does its thing.
Organic acids for broilers: Effects on intestinal morphology and growth performance
Authors: Serrano-Gamboa Magda Y , Arce-Menocal José , Ávila-González Ernesto , López-Coello Carlos , Garibay-Torres Luis , Herrera-Camacho José
Published: August 2022

Background: Organic acids and ammonium salts added to drinking water can optimize productivity of broiler chickens. Objective: To evaluate the effect of acidifying drinking water on productive performance, blood and intestinal pH, and intestinal morphology of broilers. Methods: 1,400 one-day-old broiler chicks were used to evaluate two pH levels (4 and 6) of drinking water during three periods (1-21, 1-28, and 1-42 days of age). The treatments consisted of water added with a blend of formic acid (31%), propionic acid (19%), and their salts ammonium formate (26%), and ammonium propionate (6%) compared to a control group (pH 8). Results: Compared to the control, the groups consuming water at pH 6 (0.038 moles) continuously for 42 days improved (p≤0.01) live weight (2.785 vs 2.691 kg), feed conversion ratio (1.430 vs 1.463 kg/kg), and increased the number of intestinal villi (59.0 vs 55.7). Additionally, blood and intestinal pH was reduced vs the control group (7.75 vs 7.89; 6.32 vs 6.41, respectively). Conclusion: The blend of formic and propionic acids and their ammonium salts in drinking water at pH 6 during the complete production cycle of broilers improves performance, increases the number of intestinal villi, and reduces the pH of blood, duodenum, and ileum.
Effective grid connection approach for an overshot waterwheel
Authors: Teixeira-Leite Americo Vicente
Published: August 2022

Interest in very small-scale hydropower generation has increased over the past few years. These pico-hydro systems range from a few watts to several kW. The exploitation of low head sites does not require expensive civil works and is environmentally sustainable. Pico-hydro systems are attractive not only for remote areas where the grid is not available, but also for grid connection. This is especially relevant in existing infrastructures, used for other activities but which can also be used for energy generation. Waterwheels are emerging with enormous potential in this context. Low speeds and variations in head and water flow are a constraint to their connection to the grid. This study shows that they can be effectively connected to the grid using competitive and widely available technology for other renewable sources, such as photovoltaics. This paper presents an innovative approach for an effective grid connection of a pico-hydro system based on an overshot waterwheel. For this purpose, a permanent magnet synchronous generator and a photovoltaic inverter are used. The compatibility between them is analysed in detail and the analysis is valid for other hydro turbines. The 2 m diameter waterwheel has been installed on an existing infrastructure of an aquaculture centre. With a flow rate of about 13 l/s, it injects an average power of 126 W into a microgrid with a global efficiency of 50%.
Sociocultural Inclusion: Conceptual Foundations and Development Trends
Authors: Khalikova D.R. , Khilkevich E.V.
Published: August 2022

The formation of inclusive processes in Russian culture sphere is becoming more and more noticeable every year. The article systematizes theoretical and methodological foundations on which modern inclusive practices used in the field of culture are based. It also identifies further development trends in this area. The content of basic concepts of sociocultural inclusion is revealed — the social model of disability, universal design, principles of participation and the accessible environment in a cultural institution. Attention is paid to examples of networking in the field of sociocultural inclusion as a necessary condition for the development of effective and systematic work of cultural institutions with new audiences, in particular, with visitors with ASD in other mental characteristics. Examples of main vectors of cooperation in the field of sociocultural inclusion are given: the involvement of experts with ASD on the creation of special conditions in public spaces, interaction with educational organizations and charitable foundations, which contributes to the emergence of new inclusive programs, the creation of an inter-institutional expert project. It is noted that the main trend in the further development of sociocultural inclusion at this stage is the development of criteria for assessing the effects of introducing practices into the sphere of culture aimed at the integration people with disabilities.
Sociocultural Integration of Adults with Autism in the “12MM!” Project.
Authors: Steinberg A.S. , Voskov A.L. , Klevtsova E.M.
Published: August 2022

The problem of socialization of people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is paid more and more attention. The suggested “12MM!” project resolves a lot of issues with social integration and cultural development of young people and adults with ASD. The aim of “12MM!” project is organizing group visits to museums and other cultural institutions (theaters, exhibitions, excursions etc.) by adults with ASD and participation in inclusive environment implementation in cultural institutions. Its key feature is participation of adults with ASD in events for organizing an accessible environment in cultural institutions. With participation of autistic experts of the project sensory audit of 12 museum was conducted and more than 30 lectures, seminars and other events for museum staff was organized. They also took participation in the development of guidelines. Such approach is innovative and agrees with the social model of disability and “nothing about us with us” principle. The results of almost three years of the project work are reflected in the project participants’ query. It showed that they are interested by events themselves and by the possibility of communication with other people including ones with ASD. They are also attracted by friendly guides and accessibility of excursions language. Majority of participants estimated inclusivity of museums environments as acceptable. Among possible means of improving accessibility participants pointed at training of guides and other museum staff, making navigational histories (detailed description of routes to museums) and sensory safety maps.
Special Environment for Teaching Students with ASD in Creative Profession
Authors: Khilkevich E.V. , Steinberg A.S. , Khaustov A.V.
Published: August 2022

Currently, the proportion of students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) at levels of secondary vocational and higher education is extremely small, but the proportion of students with ASD in general education is increasing every year. This makes problems of vocational guidance for applicants and considering special educational needs in the process of further education in universities and secondary vocational schools more and more urgent. An analysis of the experience of graduates of the Federal Resource Center for Organization of Comprehensive Support to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and some successful cases of employment, as well as existing legal documentation, allows us to conclude that the choice of creative professions as a future employment for this category of students is very promising. Such professions can become a direction for career guidance of creatively gifted young people with ASD, both with intact intellect and with intellectual disabilities. The basis for obtaining a profession in colleges and universities should be a set of implementations of special learning conditions that contribute to the successful inclusion of students with special needs in the educational environment.
Authentication and Anti-Duplication Security System for Visa and MasterCard Cards
Authors: Meneses Brian , Huamani Enrique Lee , Yauri-Machaca Melissa , Meneses-Claudio Jean , Perez-Siguas Rosa
Published: August 2022

This document attempts to provide the security to make a transaction, with the online transaction authentication flow, in order to make our purchases safely as there are many frauds and little security on the part of users when making an online purchase, as well as identity theft or card duplication, which cause transactions to be less reliable , with this system we will try to give the necessary confidence to make online purchases with our transaction flow, we will also use an agile methodology to design the system, which to develop it we will have to follow a few steps which will be elaborated, by 5 steps to develop this article.
Conocimientos sobre donación de sangre en pacientes de un hospital de Amazonas, Perú
Authors: Santisteban Nelson , Osada Jorge
Published: August 2022

El objetivo del estudio fue determinar el nivel de conocimientos sobre donación de sangre que tienen los pacientes externos que acuden a un hospital en Bagua Grande. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal durante mayo a julio del 2019. Se elaboró y aplicó un cuestionario estructurado. Se captó a 244 personas que acudieron a consultorios externos mediante un muestreo sistemático. Los participantes obtuvieron una media de respuestas correctas de 8,90 (DE: 3,25) puntos de un total de 21. Se encontró que la edad y el grado de instrucción estaban correlacionados con el puntaje (rho = -0,21; p 0,001 y rho = 0,38; p 0,001, respectivamente). La procedencia y ocupación afectaron al puntaje (p 0,001). Los conocimientos hallados en la población estudiada son bajos, pero esto no estaría relacionado con el antecedente de donación. Las intervenciones que se elaboren para mejorar la donación de sangre no solo se deben enfocar en brindar conocimientos, ya que otros factores estarían más relacionados con este resultado.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE QUALITY OF TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE AT ECONOMICS UNIVERSITIES IN HANOI, VIETNAM
Authors: Nguy Thuy Trang , Nguyen Thi Thu Cuc , Vo Hoang Ngoc , Nguyen Kim Ngan , Mai Khanh Linh
Published: August 2022

This study investigates the factors affecting the teaching of English as the second language for non-English major students at economic universities in Hanoi. The key findings indicate that all the factors which affect the quality of teaching English at economic universities in Hanoi include teaching methods, lecture skills and qualifications, teaching materials, assessment, facility, and English learning attitudes. Specifically, English teaching methods have the strongest impact on the quality of teaching English. Through the results, the researchers propose practical recommendations for administrators, lecturers, and students to improve the quality of teaching English as the second language for non-English major students at economics universities in Hanoi.
EFFECTS OF COLLABORATIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES ON STUDENTS’ SPEAKING IMPROVEMENT
Authors: Pham Thi Dieu Linh
Published: August 2022

The paper summarizes the theoretical basis for using collaborative learning activities in students’ speaking skills. The author surveyed 160 students who are studying the subject of General English 4 at the Academy of Policy and Development (APD) on applying collaborative learning activities in teaching and learning speaking skill. The research results have confirmed the role of collaborative learning activities in students’ speaking improvement: creating a happy learning atmosphere, promoting students' motivation; creating an environment to practice speaking skill while consolidating and developing vocabulary, ideas, and fluency for students.
Awareness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) among medical students— A multi-centric cross-sectional survey in West Bengal
Authors: Ghosh Abantika , Dutta Soham , Ghosh Trishan
Published: August 2022

To evaluate the awareness of Poly Cystic Ovary syndrome (PCOS) among medical students of different medical colleges in West Bengal.

: Open label, cross-sectional, multi-centric study was done amongst MBBS students of different medical colleges in west Bengal. An online questionnaire was prepared whose link was shared through social media. The portal was kept open for 7 days during which the students were allowed to submit their entries. Only one entry per student was allowed. Use of any reference like books and internet was not allowed. Data was analysed at Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology of R.G. Kar Medical College. P value <0.05 was considered significant.

A total of 148 students participated in the study of whom 107 were females (72.29%) and 41 males (27.70%). The highest number of responses was from College of Medicine and JNM hospital, Kalyani, Nadia (47.29%). Most of the respondents were females (72.20%). Females had a better knowledge about the signs and symptoms of PCOS. The awareness amongst the medical students about Hirsutism (p value 0.01), facial acne (p value 0.02) and Diabetes (p value 0.02) as symptoms of PCOS were statistically significant (p value<0.05). That diabetes is a possible complication of PCOS was known to 44.85% females and 63.41% males and the result was statistically significant (p value 0.02). Females were more aware of the role of lifestyle modification to alleviate symptoms of PCOS. Awareness about doing exercise (p value 0.0003), losing weight (p value 0.02) and increased intake of fruits and vegetables (p value 0.007) as curative measures of PCOS were statistically significant. PCOS is an inherited disorder was known to 14.01% females and 26.82% males and the result was statistically significant (p value 0.01). Change in ovarian morphology occurring in PCOS was known to 53.27% females and 58.53% males but the result was statistically insignificant (p value 0.8).

Although, majority of students have the basic knowledge of PCOS, but periodic academic activities (Seminars, CME etc) are required to upgrade the information about symptoms and awareness of PCOS.
HUBUNGAN AGAMA ISLAM DAN PEMBANGUNAN EKONOMI DALAM KEMAJUAN NEGARA: SEBUAH TINJAUAN UMUM
Authors: Ilahi Restu Prana , Ramdhani Indra , Yusuf Muhamad , Witro Doli
Published: August 2022

Abstract:This article discusses the relationship between religion and economic development. Both have in common in achieving a goal, namely the creation of prosperity in human life. It was initiated by the findings of Weber, who observed the behavior of Catholics and Protestants who have differences in carrying out their lives. Protestants who take advantage of the economic side in their lives make them superior to Catholics. So that an initiative emerged to carry out church reform based on the arbitrariness of the Catholic church in carrying out rites that were more used for personal interests. Through a set of rules, Islam allows and even encourages a Muslim to carry out development, especially economic development. Because as a caliph on this earth, humans are obliged to take care of, preserve, and maintain various things in this universe, and it is forbidden to destroy them. In Islamic teachings, five points form the basis of human life to achieve prosperity, namely religion (ad-din), soul (an-nafs), reason (al-aql), offspring (nasb), and property (mal). Economic development in the Islamic point of view is raised, one of which is to achieve prosperity through these five main elements. So, in this case, religion has a close relationship with aspects of economic development, as can be seen from the similarities between the two in achieving the welfare of human life.Abstrak: Artikel ini membahas hubungan antara agama dan pembangunan ekonomi. Keduanya memiliki kesamaan dalam mencapai suatu tujuan, yaitu terciptanya kesejahteraan dalam kehidupan manusia. Hal ini diawali dengan temuan Weber yang mengamati perilaku umat Katolik dan Protestan yang memiliki perbedaan dalam menjalankan kehidupannya. Orang Protestan yang memanfaatkan sisi ekonomi dalam hidupnya menjadikan mereka lebih unggul dari Katolik. Sehingga muncul inisiatif untuk melakukan reformasi gereja berdasarkan kesewenang-wenangan gereja Katolik dalam menjalankan ritus-ritus yang lebih banyak digunakan untuk kepentingan pribadi. Melalui seperangkat aturan, Islam membolehkan bahkan mendorong seorang muslim untuk melakukan pembangunan, khususnya pembangunan ekonomi. Karena sebagai khalifah di muka bumi ini, manusia wajib menjaga, memelihara, dan memelihara berbagai hal yang ada di alam semesta ini, dan dilarang untuk dimusnahkan. Dalam ajaran Islam, lima hal yang menjadi landasan hidup manusia untuk mencapai kesejahteraan, yaitu agama (ad-din), jiwa (an-nafs), akal (al-aql), keturunan (nasb), dan harta (mal). Pembangunan ekonomi dalam pandangan Islam dimunculkan, salah satunya untuk mencapai kesejahteraan melalui lima unsur utama tersebut. Jadi, dalam hal ini agama memiliki hubungan yang erat dengan aspek pembangunan ekonomi, terlihat dari persamaan keduanya dalam mencapai kesejahteraan hidup manusia.
KARAKTER RELIGIUS DALAM BUDAYA KELAHIRAN MASYARAKAT BANJAR KALIMANTAN SELATAN
Authors: Jannah Raudatul
Published: August 2022

Abstract: This study aims to describe the people of Banjar South Kalimantan who have a variety of cultures that still have a strong emotional connection with the old culture left by their ancestors. Beliefs that are deeply rooted in the community make some rituals in culture mandatory to be carried out under customary law. The influence of old beliefs gave its color to the culture of the Banjar people who later acculturated and collaborated with Islam. The steps taken in data collection in this study include sorting, organizing, and editing. After all the desired data is collected, data analysis is carried out with interpretation. The results of this study show that Islamic teachings are very in line with the diversity that exists in society. The religious character of Islam gives a new color to the old culture of society which contains values that are important to be applied to all lines of social life. The number of foreign cultures that tend to damage can more or less be countered by strengthening religious character through the culture that exists and develops in the community as in the birth culture of the Banjar people of South Kalimantan.Keywords: Religious character, birth culture, Banjar people.           Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kehidupan masyarakat Banjar Kalimantan Selatan yang memiliki beragam kebudayaan yang masih memiliki hubungan emosional yang kuat dengan kebudayaan lama peninggalan nenek moyang. Keyakinan yang mengakar kuat dalam diri masyarakat membuat beberapa ritual dalam kebudayaan menjadi wajib dilaksanakan secara hukum adat. Pengaruh keyakinan lama memberikan warna tersendiri pada kebudayaan masyarakat Banjar yang kemudian berakulturasi dan berakomodasi dengan Islam. Langkah-langkah yang ditempuh dalam pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini meliputi penyortiran, pengorganisasian, dan penyuntingan. Selanjutnya setelah semua data yang dikehendaki terkumpul dilakukan analisis data dengan interpretasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ajaran Islam sangat berkesesuaian dengan keberagaman yang ada di masyarakat. Karakter religius Islam memberikan warna baru terhadap kebudayaan lama masyarakat yang di dalamnya mengandung nilai-nilai yang penting untuk diaplikasikan pada seluruh lini kehidupan bermasyarakat. Banyaknya budaya asing yang cenderung merusak sedikit banyak dapat ditangkis dengan penguatan karakter religius melalui budaya yang ada dan berkembang di masyarakat seperti dalam budaya kelahiran pada masyarakat Banjar Kalimantan Selatan. Kata Kunci: Karakter religius, budaya kelahiran, masyarakat Banjar.
Analysis of Obstacles on Limited Face-To-Face Learning During The Covid-19 Pandemic Junior High School In Medan
Authors: Octavia Sherly Christina , Sihombing Rizky Agassy , Destine Kezia Thessa , Hutagalung Jennie Febrina
Published: August 2022

This study aims to describe the obstacles experienced by students during limited face-to-face learning. By making class VII-8 at Junior High School 27 Medan as a research sample, it will analyze what obstacles are experienced by students. Research method used is descriptive quantitative method. The study used an instrument in the form of a questionnaire that would be given to students directly and provided four answer choices based on a Likert scale and structured interviews. The results of the study, it was found that students experienced problems in implementing limited face-to-face learning in the four aspects, namely in the aspects of facilities and infrastructure to support learning was obtained in the fairly good category, the classroom management aspect obtained the good category, the aspect of student activity get the unfavorable category, the aspect of student understanding gets the poor category, and the aspect of student concentration in doing learning gets a poor category. For this reason, good management is still needed in overcoming several obstacles in the limited face-to-face learning process, all parties, both principals, teachers, students and other school residents must participate in overcoming the obstacles that arise.
A Content Analysis of Studies on Assistive Technology in Education
Authors: Bicen Huseyin , Adedoyin Olasile Babatunde
Published: August 2022

Technology advancement provide more effective and efficient ways for the people to perform individual and or collective roles and execution of responsibilities, and this has also resulted to tenacious upsurge in peoples' dependence on technology. As the right for people with disabilities increases, the need to cater for their educational right like every other learner brought about the quest to provide for AT that can best serve those special students. Application of AT can help students with one or more deficiencies, aid information collection process and increase learning motivation. The aim of this study is to conduct content analysis of studies on AT in education and the research sample consist of research publications on AT in education published on Scopus between 2018-2022. Content analysis was conducted on the research publications related to the research and the data gotten were evaluated through descriptive statistical methods (i.e. percentage and frequency) with the intention that research findings will add to the body of literature and create more quest for research interest on AT in education. The findings indicated that, more studies were conducted in the year 2021 compared to others, qualitative research method was applied more in those studies, followed by quantitative and mixed methods, the larger percentage of the studies under review were conducted under special education, and the greater part of co-authorship were local collaboration.
Cognitive Aspects of the Strategic Management System under Uncertainty
Authors: Kulinich Tetiana , Pikus Ruslana , Kuzmenko Oksana , Vasilieva Svetlana , Melnik Victoria , Orel Mariia
Published: August 2022

The importance of the topic of the article lies in the need to explain the cognitive aspects of the strategic management system under uncertainty. The purpose of the article is the need to study and substantiate the importance of cognitive aspects of the system of strategic management in conditions of uncertainty; a comparative analysis of different approaches to strategies in conditions of uncertainty, identifying their features and differences from the provisions of the classical strategic management; to classify the angles of the system of strategic management in conditions of uncertainty, comparing different approaches; to characterize cognitive concepts of fast strategies in conditions of uncertainty. The article analyzes the importance of cognitive aspects of the strategic management system in conditions of uncertainty; a comparative analysis of different approaches to strategies in conditions of uncertainty is made, their features and differences from the provisions of classical strategic management are revealed and analyzed; angles of strategic management system in conditions of uncertainty are classified, a comparison of different approaches is made; cognitive concepts of fast strategies in conditions of uncertainty are characterized. At the present stage there is a rather acute need to quickly study the cognitive aspects of the strategic management system under conditions of uncertainty.
17-year-old Selective Mutism Case without Treatment for A Long Time
Authors: GÜLEŞEN Oya , SÖNMEZ Süeda Aybike , BODUR Şahin , CÖNGÖLOĞLU Ayhan
Published: August 2022

Selective mutism is a rare childhood anxiety disorder characterized by the inability to speak in certain social situations in which speech is expected, despite speaking fluently in other situations. The average age of onset for selective mutism is 2 to 5 years old, but symptoms may not be noticed until starting school. The cause is still not known and the prevalence varies between 0.03% and 1%. Psychopharmacology and psychotherapeutic approaches are recommended in the treatment. Although the treatment is difficult, early diagnosis is one of the good prognostic factors. In this case report, we aimed to discuss the psychiatric and sociocultural functionality of a 17-year-old adolescent with selective mutism. Our case is remarkable as she has not been treated for many years. Her treatment continues with psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions. Recognition of selective mutism and getting support on this issue will help to solve the problem.
Notes on Contributors
Authors: Taylor Peter , Knipe Paul
Published: August 2022

This is the Notes on Contributors for IDS Bulletin Vol 53 No 3: Pandemic Perspectives: Why Different Voices and Views Matter.
Rapid Review: Perceptions of COVID-19 Vaccines in South Africa
Authors: Roldan de Jong Tamara
Published: August 2022

As of April 19, 2021, South Africa has recorded 1.56 million COVID-19 cases and almost 54,000 deaths - more than any other country on the African continent. The country has begun the national rollout of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine, with over 292 thousand doses administered it aims to achieve herd immunity by vaccinating at least 67 percent of its population (around 40 million people) by the end of 2021. The government suspended its initial rollout of the AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccine due to concerns over its effectiveness, particularly against the new B.1.351 variant, which accounts for 90% of the infections in South Africa. The J&J vaccine was put on temporary hold in April due to concerns about rare clotting disorders. Although data show that expected acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines is relatively high, the suspension of two vaccines in South Africa, where fear of infection is decreasing, will likely influence public reactions. Understanding how individuals and population groups perceive and make sense of COVID-19 vaccines is critical to inform the design and implementation of risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) strategies, and guide interventions aiming to promote and sustain acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines, while encouraging compliance with other COVID-19 preventive measures. This review syntheses community perceptions of COVID-19 vaccines in South Africa to inform RCCE strategies and policies and provides examples of successful practice. It draws on multiple secondary data sources: scientific literature, qualitative and quantitative studies, grey literature, and mainstream and social media. The review was supported by consultation with four local expert key informants from different fields. It is part of the Social Science in Humanitarian Action Platform (SSHAP) series on social science considerations relating to COVID-19 vaccines. It was written for SSHAP by Tamara Roldan de Jong and Anthrologica on request of the UNICEF South Africa Country Office. Contributions were made from the RCCE Collective Service East and Southern Africa (ESAR) Region. The brief is the responsibility of SSHAP.
PENGARUH PELAKSANAAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN BRAIN BASED LEARNING TERHADAP AKTIVITAS BELAJAR SISWA KELAS V MATA PELAJARAN IPA DI MIN 2 PALEMBANG
Authors: Mustopa Mustopa , Badaruddin Badaruddin
Published: August 2022

Judul penelitian ini adalah  Pengaruh  Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Brain Based Learning Terhadap Aktivitas Belajar Siswa Kelas V Mata Pelajaran IPA di MIN  2 Palembang. Peneliti mengangkat judul tersebut dikarenakan pelaksanaan pembelajaran IPA di MIN 2 Palembang selama ini memiliki banyak kelemahan antara lain, proses pembelajaran IPA masih kurang  melibatkan siswa pada aktivitas keterampilan proses atau kerja ilmiah IPA, terbatasnya alat – alat praktikum dan waktu yang dimiliki guru.Rumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah bagaimana penerapan model pembelajaran brain based learning pada Mata Pelajaran IPA, bagaimanaaktivitas belajar siswa kelas V Mata Pelajaran IPA, dan apakah adapengaruh penerapan model pembelajaran brain based learning terhadap aktivitas belajar siswa kelas V Mata Pelajaran IPA di MIN  2 Palembang.Untuk menganalisa  data dalam penelitian ini maka penulis  menggunakan teknik analisa kualitatif dan statistik. Dengan  rumus TSR dan  korelasi.Berdasarkan permasalahan di atas, penerapan model pembelajaran brain based learning di MIN 2 Palembang, dapat dilihat dari hasil analisa angket sebagai berikut:  Penerapan model pembelajaran brain based learning di MIN 2 Palembang masuk dalam kategori sedang, hal ini dilihat dari jumlah responden (siswa) sebanyak 47 (78,33%) dari jumlah seluruh sampel sebanyak 60 (100%) orang siswa. Dan aktivitas balajar siswa di MIN 2 Palembang adalah dalam kategori sedang. Dalam hal ini siswa sebagai sampel penelitian jumlahnya sebanyak 60 (100%) orang siswa. Ternyata sebanyak 52 ( 86,67%) orang siswa memiliki aktivitas belajar pada kategori sedang.Adanya hubungan yang signifikan antara pelaksanaan model pembelajaran brain based learning terhadap aktivitas belajar siswa di bidang studi Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, Hal ini dilihat dari hasil rxy yang besarnya 1,115 tersebut lebih besar dari harga r tabel baik pada taraf signifikan 5% yaitu 0,250 maupun pada taraf signifikan 1% yaitu 0,325. Oleh karena itu taraf signifikasi 5% (0,250) < 1,115> (0,325) pada tarag signifikasi 1%.
Produção jornalística de sexualidades
Authors: Silva Alexandre Rocha da
Published: August 2022

Produção jornalística de sexualidades apresenta resultado de pesquisa realizada nos arquivos do jornal Folha de São Paulo durante o ano de 1997, ano em que se iniciaram os debates parlamentares sobre União Civil Homossexual no Brasil. São analisados os códigos que regulamentam os regimes de signos de sexualidade hegemônica e as potências dispersivas que agenciam a constituição de cartografias de sexualidades em devir.
Teorias em dispersão dos cineastas brasileiros sobre o audiovisual
Authors: Silva Alexandre Rocha da , Müller Luiza , Lucas Cássio de Borba , Araujo André Corrêa da Silva de
Published: August 2022

Teorias em dispersão dos cineastas brasileiros sobre o audiovisual: arqueologia, semiótica e desconstrução investiga em diferentes registros – verbais e não-verbais – os procedimentos semióticos que indiciam teorias de cineastas sobre o audiovisual. Tais teorias, em devir, encontram-se dispersas entre artigos, entrevistas e filmes realizados por Glauber Rocha, Júlio Bressane e Rogério Sganzerla, cineastas cujas produções constituem o corpus desta pesquisa. As resenhas, dissertações e teses sobre o tema, escritas por outros autores – acadêmicos ou jornalistas – foram utilizadas como materiais de apoio criticamente revisados em função dos vestígios e vetores das teorias em dispersão, a serem sistematizadas teoricamente a partir de três eixos: a arqueologia, a semiótica e a desconstrução. À arqueologia, coube a identificação de traços teóricos em dispersão e de suas regras de visibilidade; à semiótica, a sistematização da lógica das semioses identificadas, e à desconstrução, a transformação regulada do que já foi escrito na forma de uma teoria sobre o audiovisual. A investigação dos materiais resultou (1) em uma metodologia experimental em três gestos analíticos: a atenção flutuante, a dispersão e a serialização, e (2) em séries sígnicas derivadas da obra de cada diretor que indiciam suas teorias sobre o audiovisual (os jogos de designação em Bressane, as cruzes em Glauber e a antropofagia intersemiótica em Sganzerla).
"Uma reserva de mundo"
Authors: Silveira Fabricio Lopes da
Published: August 2022

O texto problematiza o livro Semiótica Crítica e as materialidades da comunicação. Destaca, fundamentalmente, o modo como a perspectiva teórica de Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht é apropriada. Acima de tudo, trata-se de um balanço crítico, uma homenagem ao legado intelectual de Alexandre Rocha da Silva, que organizou o volume e liderou o processo de pesquisa no qual o livro culmina.
Nar (Punica granatum L.) Üreticilerinin Tarımsal Uygulamalarının Genel Değerlendirilmesi: Türkiye, Siirt İli Örneği
Authors: DİLMEN Halil , KAPLAN Cevdet , ÇİFTÇİ Mustafa Cemal , ÇAKMAK Suna
Published: August 2022

Bu çalışma, 2018 ve 2019 yılları arasında Siirt ilinde Zivzik narı yetiştiriciliği yapan üreticilerin mevcut durumu, bazı tarım uygulamalarına yaklaşımları, üretim ve pazarlama aşamasında karşılaştıkları sorunların belirlenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Çalışma, Zivzik narı üretiminde önemli potansiyele sahip Siirt Merkez, Pervari ve Şirvan ilçelerinde yürütülmüştür. Bu amaçla “Oransal Örnek Hacmi formülü” kullanılarak % 90 güven ve % 5 hata düzeyinde tesadüfi olarak seçilen toplam 143 çiftçiye 23 sorudan oluşan bir anket uygulanmıştır. Nar yetiştiriciliği yapan üreticilerden elde edilen veriler, istatistiksel analize tabi tutulmuş ve ortalamalar % olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışma sonuçlarına göre, üreticilerin % 39.8’nin 0-5 dekar alanda yetiştiricilik yaptıklarını, % 30.1’inin ise ağaç başına elde ettikleri verimin 21-50 kg olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca üreticilerin % 72.7’si çiftlik gübresini kullandığını, % 59.5’i pazarlamada problemler yaşadığını açıklamıştır. Bunlara ek olarak üreticilerin % 50.3’ünün nar bahçelerinde en önemli zararlı böcek türünün yaprak biti olduğunu işaret etmesine rağmen, % 82.5’inin zararlı organizmalara karşı kimyasal mücadele yapmadığı ifade etmişlerdir. Üreticilerin çoğunluğunun verim kayıplarına sebep olan böcekleri tanımadığı, zararlılarla mücadele konusunda kimseye danışmadığı ve hasattan sonra bahçe temizliği gibi konuları dikkate almadıkları saptanmıştır. Öte taraftan üreticiler genellikle bitki koruma ve gübreleme uygulamalarının organik tarım kapsamında yaptıkları ifade etmişlerdir. Nar üretimindeki zorluklar, yıllardır düşük fiyata alıcı bulması ve pazarlama konusundaki sorunlar nar üreticisinin beklentisini karşılayamadığı ortaya koymuştur. Sonuç olarak, Zivzik narı üretiminin hem bölge hem ülke ekonomisine sağlayacağı katkının yükselmesi için ilgili kurumlar tarafından yeni desteklerle üreticilerin sorunlarının çözülmesi hedeflenmelidir.
Güncel Bir Bakış Açısıyla Poliaminlerin Bitki Büyüme ve Gelişimi Üzerine Etkileri
Authors: ŞAHİN Günce , ÖRGEÇ Mehmet
Published: August 2022

Poliaminler, hemen hemen tüm hücrelerde bulunan, düşük moleküler ağırlığa sahip, alifatik, amin içeren polikatyonik moleküllerdir. Hücre bölünmesi ve farklılaşması, protein sentezi, DNA replikasyonu, gen ekspresyonu, somatik embriyogenez, tohum çimlenmesinde dormansinin kırılması, çiçek ve meyve gelişimi, yaşlanma ve stres toleransını arttırma gibi çeşitli büyüme, gelişimsel ve fizyolojik süreçlerde kritik rol oynadıkları için yeni bir bitki büyüme düzenleyici sınıfı olarak kabul edilmektedirler. Poliaminlerin, çeşitli bitki süreçlerinde yer aldıkları bilinse de kesin rolleri belirsizliğini korumaktadır. Bu derleme, poliaminlerin rollerini daha iyi anlamak için, poliamin metabolizması ve işlevi, poliamin oluşumu ve yıkımında rol oynayan metabolik mekanizmalar, bitkilerde genetik ve moleküler yaklaşımların yanı sıra metabolik inhibitörleri kullanan çalışmalar hakkında güncel araştırmalara yer vermektedir. Poliaminler ve bunların transgeniklerdeki modifikasyonları moleküler bir perspektiften araştırılmış ve ayrıca diğer bitki düzenleyicilerine ve stres faktörlerine yanıt olarak poliamin titrelerindeki önemli varyasyonlar da tartışılmıştır.
Tüketicilerin Gıda Güvenliği Bilinç Düzeylerini Etkileyen Faktörler: Samsun İli Örneği, Türkiye
Authors: BAŞER Uğur , KILIÇ Osman , AYDIN ERYILMAZ Gamze
Published: August 2022

Gıda güvenliği sağlıklı beslenmenin en önemli unsurlarından birisidir. Araştırmanın amacı, tüketicilerin gıda güvenliği bilinç düzeylerinin tespit edilmesi ve bunu etkileyen faktörlerin ortaya konulmasıdır. Araştırma verileri, Samsun ilinin Atakum ilçesinde örnekleme yöntemiyle belirlenen 384 tüketiciyle yapılan anketlerden elde edilmiştir. Araştırmada bilinç düzeyini ölçmek için tüketicilere 5’li likert tipi sorular yöneltilmiştir. Bilinç düzeyini etkileyen faktörlerin tespitinde ise sıralı probit model kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre tüketicilerin % 10.9’u düşük, % 45.6’sı orta, % 43.5’i ise yüksek bilinç düzeyine sahiptir. Düşük bilinç düzeyine sahip gruptaki tüketicilerin kişisel ve hanehalkı gelirleri diğer gruptakilere göre daha düşüktür. Düşük bilince sahip tüketicilerin % 50’si kadın iken, orta ve yüksek düzeyde bilince sahip tüketicilerde kadın oranı daha yüksektir. Aynı şekilde düşük düzeyde bilince sahip tüketicilerde lise mezunu oranı ilk sırada iken, orta ve yüksek bilinç düzeyine sahip tüketicilerde üniversite mezunu oranı ilk sıradadır. Sıralı probit model sonuçlarına göre yaş, kronik hastalık, medeni durum, evde çocuk olması ve hanehalkı geliri gıda güvenliği bilinç düzeyini istatistiksel olarak etkileyen önemli değişkenlerdir. Farklı sosyo-ekonomik gelişmişlik düzeyine sahip tüketicilerin bilinç düzeylerini etkileyen faktörlerin ortaya konulmasıyla ilgili araştırmalar, ulusal ve yerel düzeyde gıda güvenliği konusunda önlemlerin alınmasına katkı sağlayacaktır.
An Overview of the Quality of Life of Post Severe Brain Injury Patients within 2018-2020 Period of Time in Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital based on Short Form-36
Authors: Turchan Agus , Armando Alivery Raihanada , Andriana Meisy , Kusumawardani Martha Kurnia
Published: August 2022

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Until today, Traumatic Brain Injury is still a major cause of death, disability, and a serious health issue
Traumatic Brain Injury patients have a good quality of life if they get adequate therapy and on time interventions

 
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Approximately 90 million traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases worldwide exist yearly. TBI pathophysiology varies, which may cause diverse complications. These complications may decrease the patients’ quality of life. Objective: Describing the quality of life of traumatic brain-injured patients after being treated at Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital Period 2018-2020. Methods: This research is a descriptive cross-sectional study using SF-36 questionnaire data from patients with post-severe brain injury at Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital in 2018-2020. Results: The value of the physical component (59.9) and mental component (68.6) in patients with severe brain injury at Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital showed a good quality of life, with values ​​in the SF-36 domains, namely physical function (58.2), physical limitations (46.7), body pain (73.6), general health (61.3), vitality (65.3), social functioning (72.5), emotional limitations (60), and mental health (76.5) is above the threshold value (50) except for physical limitations (46.7).Conclusion: Patients with severe brain injury had a good quality of life after receiving treatment in Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital.
Partial Transvenous Coil Embolization with Significant Clinical Improvement in Patient with Indirect Carotid Cavernous Fistula
Authors: Yahya Muh. Wildan , Sani Achmad Firdaus , Kurniawan Dedy , Ardhi Mohammad Saiful
Published: August 2022

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CCF is a rare vascular malformation with challenging management.
Partial transvenous embolization is quite effective as an alternative therapy for indirect CCF type D.

 
ABSTRACT
Introduction: An indirect carotid-cavernous fistula (CCF) is an abnormal connection between the internal or external carotid artery and the cavernous sinus. The optic, trochlear, abducens, and trigeminal nerves are located in the cavernous sinus. Head Computed Tomography (CT) scan, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Cerebral Angiography are some imaging modalities used to establish and diagnose carotid-cavernous fistula. Endovascular intervention can be performed with trans-arterial or trans-venous access. In some cases, complete embolization by endovascular treatment is not possible because of difficult angioarchitecture. Case: A 61-year-old female reported having pain in her left eye (numerical rating scale was 6). The left eye was bulging, reddish, ptosis, and unable to move. The patient felt double vision when opening both eyes, complained of intermittent stabbing headaches on the left side, and heard a bruit from the left side of the head. The cerebral angiography showed bilateral indirect CCF Barrow type D. The procedure involved partial transvenous embolization with coiling. The angiographic evaluation showed partial occlusion, and residual flow from the fistula was still visible on angiography. There was a significant clinical improvement several days after the procedure and a five-month follow-up.  Conclusion: This case report showed that partial targeted transvenous embolization is quite effective in indirect CCF when complete embolization is impossible.