bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Elementary School Classroom Teachers’ Perceptions of Teaching Physical Education:
A Literature Review
Authors: Moon Jongho , Lee Dongwoo
Published: August 2021

Elementary school physical education (PE) can play a unique role in providing educational experiences to students and may support physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development (Institute of Medicine, 2013). Studies illustrate that PE programs can improve the possibility of achieving student learning outcomes only when appropriately designed and delivered (Rink & Hall, 2008).
Research suggests that students' early experiences with PE are mainly led by elementary school teachers (Kirk, 2005). Globally, in several countries, either classroom teachers (i.e., a teacher who teaches every subject; a generalist), or PE specialists (i.e., a teacher who mainly teaches PE), have the responsibility to teach elementary PE (Dyson et al., 2018; Faulkner et al., 2008). For instance, in South Korea's elementary education system, PE is a required subject, and most PE classes are taught by classroom teachers rather than specialists (Jo & Lee, 2012).
Classroom teachers are best suited to teach the child-centered, integrated curriculum in elementary schools, and hence often teach PE as one element of that curriculum (Coulter et al., 2009). However, some teachers believe that elementary level PE engagement experiences inadequately prepared children for accomplishing PE learning outcomes and physically active lifestyle (Hardman, 2008; Jess, Keay, & Carse, 2016). In other words, in order for classroom teachers to successfully teach PE, they need to consider a dynamic combination of adaptation in school contexts, teaching various subjects, and understanding different students' developmental characteristics (Tinning & Rossi, 2013). Additionally, classroom teachers’ beliefs that they are not qualified to teach PE adversely affects their PE teaching confidence (Harris, Cale, & Musson, 2012; Morgan & Bourke, 2008).
Examination of classroom teachers’ different perspectives on teaching PE is particularly vital as an avenue for developing effective teacher education programs (Hunter, 2006). However, this aspect of elementary PE taught by classroom teachers is still unknown due to a relative scarcity of research studies in this area (Kirk, 2005, p. 247). Therefore, this paper provides an overview and discussion of illustrative findings of research conducted on classroom teachers’ perceptions of teaching PE.

The author conducted an exhaustive search of published research articles via three major databases: Google Scholar, Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), and Web of Science. The search terms included elementary school classroom teacher, primary school classroom teacher, generalist, non-specialist, physical education, perception, experience, practice, barrier, belief, and value (see Figure 1). Using the resulting articles, the review is organized into the following themes (Thomas & Harden, 2008): (a) apprehension of teaching PE, (b) different perceptions of value for PE classes, and (c) ecological perspectives in teaching PE.
DESIGN ADAPTATION OF BATCH CRUDE OIL BOILER FOR CONTINUOUS DISTILLATION OPERATIONS.
Authors: Igbagara Princewill
Published: August 2021

Purpose: Boilers are some of the most critical equipment in many production process especially in refinery operations, as it is used in generating steam for different applications. Different types of boilers are available commercially and have comparative advantages over one another. The pot or kettle boiler is the foremost of these equipment and consists of an empty vessel with a secure lid and a burner that is the source of heating. Though overtaken in industrial applications by more modern designs, these simple boilers which are often batch process equipment are still useful for small production processes at low pressures. The work here developed design adaptation of these batch boilers for continuous vaporization of crude oil for artesian refining of the oil.

Methodology: Physical and assay data of Bonnylight Crude Oil (BLCO) was used for the work from the library of ASPEN Technologies. Simple mathematical models were developed from interpretation of implicit phenomena of the boiler transformation process. The models were validated using ASPEN HYSYS process simulation software Version 10.

Findings: Computational results of the models and simulation results gave good convergence except for the heat transfer parameter of the model which had almost 100% of the simulation value. Nevertheless, the models have good predictive capabilities

Recommendation: The design adaption models herein developed can be deployed with reasonable accuracy for the heating of crude oil especially for small artesian operations. However, the study space of the subject matter can be expanded for better accuracy and reliability.
LA CRIMINALIZACIÓN Y JUDICIALIZACIÓN DE LAS PROTESTAS SOCIALES EN EL PERÚ EN TIEMPOS DE PANDEMIA (COVID-19)
Authors: PAREDES PONCE DYANNA SOLANGE , ANQUISE JALIRI GLORIA CAROLINA , QUISPE HUMPIRI ANEL AMERICA , TALAVERA QUISPE GABRIEL DENNIS , COLQUEHUANCA CALLATA RUBI MARJORIE
Published: August 2021

Con el desarrollo de la presente investigación, se tiene por objetivo, caracterizar críticamente el complejo entramado legal que articula la política de criminalización de las protestas sociales en el Perú.

El artículo hace una descripción del marco normativo en relación al uso de la fuerza estatal en conflictos sociales y pone énfasis en la naturaleza violenta del derecho como enfoque teórico e intenta mostrar de qué manera el sistema jurídico, antes que garante es productor de violaciones a los derechos humanos.

La metodología empleada es, por un lado, dogmática cuando analiza normas y otros documentos legales y, por otro, interdisciplinaria cuando compara leyes con evidencia recogida en entrevistas, documentos, encuestas y bases de datos.
ESTUDIO CRIMINOLÓGICO SOBRE LA VIOLACIÓN DE LAS MEDIDAS SANITARIAS EN LA REGIÓN PUNO
Authors: Luque Mendoza Gerson , Apaza Quispe Juliet Leslie , Flores Tintaya Claudia Ximena , Flores Mamani Rosario , Mamani Larico Leidy Gimena , Paredes Aceituno Diana Alejandra
Published: August 2021

En este artículo, trataremos de explicar, haciendo una aproximación, las razones del comportamiento social peruano en tiempos de pandemia. Para lo cual se empezará con nociones teóricas sobre comportamiento, psicología social, comportamiento criminal, psicología criminal y derecho penal. Así como se utiliza al instrumento estadístico para obtener datos cuantitativos y así poder tener una aproximación en la identificación de los factores que conducen a la violación de medidas sanitarias, se presentan los resultados de encuestas con preguntas que tratan sobre temas de índole psicológico y económico.
Pharmacological Effects of Sacred Oils Belonging to Ancient Civilizations
Authors: Al-mansour Baraa
Published: August 2021

Over the centuries, humanity has known and utilized some sacred oils extracted from their medicinal plants for therapeutic purpose. They are considered as good source of bioactive compounds having a wide range of vital biological activities. Aromatic oils have been a part of human history for more than 3,500 years BC and appeared with regularity throughout all major civilizations down the ages, with uses ranging from religious ritual, food flavoring, medicines, perfumery and the masking of bad odors. It is impossible to date exactly when plants were first used medicinally, since such a development would have taken place over thousands of years. During recent decades, many researchers have investigated the mechanisms of action and the therapeutic use of essential oils as physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. This review, highlights on some sacred essential oils extracted from important traditional medicinal plants that possesses several pharmacological properties, considering that the safety and versatility of this these supplement should allow for its use in numerous pathological conditions.
Asymmetric Dynamics of Industrial Response to Exchange Rate Variation in Nigeria
Authors: B. O. Iganiga , U. N. Anyanwu , D. Ojima
Published: August 2021

Exchange rate policies are germane to industrial subsector development and the country at large. In this regard; the study examines the asymmetric pass through of official exchange rate policy on Nigerian industrial Subsector from 1970Q1 to 2019Q4. Non-linear ARDL method of estimation was adopted to ascertain the long run and short run asymmetric relation between official exchange rate and industrial output subsector. The results confirmed the presence of both long run and short run asymmetries between manufacturing output and official exchange rate. In the long run, increase in official exchange rate (appreciation) portends a corresponding increase in manufacturing output, while decrease in official exchange rate (depreciation) is negatively related to manufacturing output. On the other hand, the short run dynamics revealed that positive changes in official exchange rate choked off industrial output though statistically insignificance while negative change (depreciation) crowded in industrial output in Nigeria in the period under review against a priori expectation. The result also indicated that the crowding out impact of official exchange rate depreciation is more enduring (long lasting) compared to the positive variations. The presence of asymmetry is novel and instructive for policy pundits, executors, theorists, monetary authorities and allied agents to take decisive steps in order to stem the debilitating effects of exchange rate misalignment to encourage domestic investors, attract foreign investors and thus, stimulate the industrial subsector.
Agrobiological characteristics of foreign varieties of winter triticale in the conditions of the foothill zone of the North Caucasus
Authors:   North Caucasian Research Institute of Mountain and Piedmont Agriculture – the Affiliate of Vladikavkaz Scientific Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Manukyan I.R. , Basieva М.А. ,   North Caucasian Research Institute of Mountain and Piedmont Agriculture – the Affiliate of Vladikavkaz Scientific Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Miroshnikova Е.S. ,   North Caucasian Research Institute of Mountain and Piedmont Agriculture – the Affiliate of Vladikavkaz Scientific Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Abieva Т.S. ,   North Caucasian Research Institute of Mountain and Piedmont Agriculture – the Affiliate of Vladikavkaz Scientific Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Mikhailovskoye, Russia
Published: August 2021

As objects of research in the collection nursery, 20 varieties of winter triticale of foreign selection of various breeding and ecological-geographical origin were studied. It follows from the studies carried out that the greatest value of the spike length was noted in the samples Hortenso – 9.9 cm, Pawo – 9.1 cm, Bedretto – 9.2 cm. The weight of grain from an ear of 2.5 g and above had the samples: Раwо, Hortenso, Вlenio. The best in terms of weight of 1000 grains was found to be Pawo – 53.0, Bedretto – 55.0 g and Hortenso – 55.8 g. As a result of the research, a promising foreign sample of winter triticale Hortenso was noted. It belongs to the durum-form variety, the ear is white, spinous, hairless, dense. The length of the spike is 9.9 cm. The grain is of medium size, well done, light red. The productivity potential of the variety is more than 11.5 t/ha. Resistant to frost. The mass of 1000 grains is 55.8 g. As a result of research, highly productive samples were isolated from the collection of winter triticale: Pawo, Triskell, Hortenso, Blenio, Bedretto.
Kitap İncelemesi: Contemporary Domestic and Foreign Policies of Iran
Authors: UÇGAN Nuh
Published: August 2021

bu çalışma, İran'ın 1979 sonrası çağdaş iç ve dış politikasını 1906 Anayasa Devrimiyle beraber başlayan modernleşme tarihi arka planına dayandıran ve kavramsal çerçevesi melez rejimler ile modernite-gelenek çatışmasının oluşturduğu, Pejman Abdolmohammadi ve Giampiero Cama'nin "Contemporary Domestic and Foreign Policies of Iran" (2020) kitabının incelemesidir.
Lancashire and South Cumbria New Hospitals Programme: once in a generation or generation gap?
Authors: Lambert Michael
Published: August 2021

The Lancashire and South Cumbria New Hospitals Programme (NHP) contends that the region has a ‘once in a generation opportunity’ to transform hospitals for 1.8 million local people by 2030. The NHP is the central pillar of a regional strategy developed by Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership (HCP), one of 42 Integrated Care Systems (ICS) constituted by the Conservative Government’s National Health Service (NHS) reform outlined in Integration and Innovation as the building block of services. The strategy envisions organising services as a ‘network’ comprising existing hospital sites and services as spokes which centre around a new world-leading hospital hub. However, rather than being ‘once in a generation’, this model mirrors exactly the intentions of the original architects of the NHS. The NHP is, in fact, a generation gap. The 2030 vision is the realisation of the model which planners conceived in 1948. This paper shows how the original 1948 model emerged and how, ultimately, it was rejected. The rejection was not due to clinical or service failings in the model, but to the rivalries and jealousies of hospitals, services, and universities. This history has several lessons for current health services leaders and the NHP.
Bearing Wave Resistant Pictorial Secret Code Validation Conceive for Web Supporting Functions
Authors: Patel Pratik S. , Agarwal Dr. Mukta , Chaturvedi Dr. Ashish
Published: August 2021

From the time when plan and improvement of primary pictorial validation spearheaded through Blonder around 1996, various investigates have been led at this space to be utilized in various situations particularly at Internet. Out of it one significant spark is the image predominance which is shown at studies, indicates that photos / images give elevated memorability rather than Text supporting validation. Be that as it may, pictorial validation is as yet confronted for certain difficulties. The paper bestow a bearing riding safe pictorial validation plot is proposed to handle a significant issue identified with the pictorial validation plans generated. The projected conspirator gives a significant degree of protection from bearing riding assaults, alleviating the need to transfer photos and helps in discovering picked objects in the plan.
Design and Simulation of a Capless Low Drop Out Voltage Regulator
Authors: S Babitha , K J Mr. Hemanth Naidu , G Mr. Ashwin Goutham , S V Mr. Harshith
Published: August 2021

Portable electronic devices mostly used battery as their primary source for operation hence longer running batteries or Power resources or vital for any portable device need for stable voltage supplies have led to the development of low dropout voltage regulators low dropout regulators provide stable regulated output voltage in various operating conditions which makes it useful in portable devices that design of high performance and stable low dropout voltage regulator is a challenge nowadays with decreasing device size and increasing power densities. The proposed circuit used a 5pack architecture of error amplifier. This paper proposes the study of behavior of the LDO voltage regulator with internal capacitors i.e., capless. The regulated voltage of 1.8V is obtained using the typical power supply of 2.2V obtained dropout voltage of 400mv with the delay of 12.77micro sec, power consumed 1.816W. The proposed design produced DC gain of 31.77db,with the load current variation of 0 to 20mA. The capless LDO architecture is verified in the Cadence 180nm technology. The architecture provides a stable gain and plot for both Temperature and Load Variations. The stability issues are overcome using the compensation techniques which uses a current amplifier and a capacitor in the differentiator configuration. The current amplifier implemented uses current mirror with current copying ratio of unity.
Clinical Outcomes of Salivary Gland Tumor Surgery: A 10-year-chart View
Authors: Vemuru Tejasvi , Priya Shiva
Published: August 2021

Background

Salivary gland tumors constitute about 3% of all head and neck tumors. We present a series of 104 cases of various salivary gland pathologies and the various modalities of surgeries done between January 2007 and July 2017.

Materials and methods

Total 104 patients with salivary gland tumors were included in this study, of which 76 patients had parotid tumors and 28 were submandibular gland tumors. The presence or absence of coexisting salivary gland stones, involvement or noninvolvement of ducts were all considered. Preoperatively, patients underwent fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and imaging studies along with routine blood investigations.

Results

All patients underwent surgery and subsequent histopathological examination (HPE). The preoperative FNAC and postoperative HPE were not correlating in 6.5% of parotid tumors and in 3.5% of submandibular gland tumor. Anomalies in the fasciovenous planes were seen in 3% of the patients, which caused intraoperative difficulties. Postoperatively, five patients had salivary leak and three patients had neuropraxia, which was managed conservatively and the patients recovered subsequently between 3 months and 6 months postoperatively.

Conclusion

Surgery for salivary gland tumors has its own threats due to the close proximity of nerve, vessels, and ducts. Postoperative complications like nerve palsy is seen more common in malignant tumors in both parotid and submandibular gland tumors. A proper methodical assessment and awareness of the various anatomical anomalies intraoperatively may give good surgical outcomes in surgeries of salivary gland tumors. In our study, various anomalies were encountered and dealt appropriately.

How to cite this article

Vemuru T, Mohanty S, Manimaran V, et al. Clinical Outcomes of Salivary Gland Tumor Surgery: A 10-year-chart View. Int J Head Neck Surg 2021;12(1):11–14.
Fashion Thinking
Authors: Dieffenbacher Fiona
Published: August 2021

Fashion's great innovations often spring from inspired designers developing unique concepts and challenging the status quo. But how do they do it? To find out, follow ten exceptional fashion design students as they respond to a brief, exploring their diverse strategies and the thinking behind their final collections.

This second edition of Fashion Thinking features six new interviews, with insight from the director of Open Style Lab, Grace Jun, and Yeohlee Teng, whose designs have earned a permanent place in the Costume Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. There are also four new case studies, incorporating new technology including adaptive design for the visually impaired and the use of augmented reality.

Beautifully illustrated and structured to clearly demonstrate how to take ideas from concept to design, Fashion Thinking demystifies the creative thinking process to help you develop your own unique collection.
De gedroomde verbondenheid van wetenschap en praktijk in de organisatiepsychologie
Authors: J.M. Emans Ben
Published: August 2021

Dreaming of linking theory and practice in organizational psychology

Dreaming of linking theory and practice in organizational psychology

Ben J.M. Emans, Gedrag & Organisatie, Volume 17, October 2004, nr. 5, pp. 310-326

The relationship between the worlds of scholars and practitioners in the field of organizational psychology is affected by the different objectives that both worlds state for theory construction. This paper argues that these differences – which involve issues addressed, concepts used, statements and underlying assumptions – may be large, but at the same time in no sense fundamental. Two research approaches for bridging the resulting gap between research theory and practice are discussed. The first approach is based on the postmodern/constructionist formula, the second on the formula of elicitation of the practitioners' tacit knowledge. The first approach is assessed as being helpful only to a limited extent as it tends to impede generalizing, whereas the second is found to constitute a fruitful approach as an addition to more traditional research approaches.
‘Als het getij verloopt, verzet men de bakens’
Authors: van der Heijden Beate
Published: August 2021

‘Als het getij verloopt, verzet men de bakens’. Sustainable employability policy as being part of Strategic Human Resource Management

‘Als het getij verloopt, verzet men de bakens’. Sustainable employability policy as being part of Strategic Human Resource Management

Ageing and dejuvenization of the working population urge us to pay directed attention to sustainable employability policy as being part of Strategic HRM. In this shortened version of my inaugural lecture, a positive psychological approach is used to deal with the possibilities both employees and working organizations have to stimulate employees to develop healthy, prosperous, challenging, and productive careers until retirement age or even after that. The strength of seniority will explicitly be focused on. Moreover, this manuscript will deal with possible threats and shortcomings that ageing workers may encounter. Given the enormous diversity in perceptions people may have towards life and career success a non-normative framework has been used. In consideration of the more pluriform working population, this contribution is structured around four career-related questions: how long do I have to go on for; how long will I be able to; how long will I be allowed to; and how long do I want to go on for?
'Going implicit': Using implicit measures in organizationsWe thank Catherine Apers for recommending literature on projective tests and for valuable suggestions on earlier drafts of this paper.
Authors: Janse van Rensburg Yolandi-Eloise , S. De Kock François , Derous Eva
Published: August 2021

Impliciete tests winnen aan populariteit binnen de arbeids- en organisatiepsychologie. Ondanks deze groeiende populariteit is nog relatief weinig bekend over de verschillende soorten impliciete tests, de constructen die ermee gemeten worden en de mate waarin ze relevant gedrag in organisaties voorspellen. In dit artikel bespreken we eerst wat impliciete processen zijn op basis van de duale procestheorie. Vervolgens bespreken we de drie meest populaire impliciete tests, namelijk de Implicit Association Test (impliciete associatietest), Picture Story Exercise (plaatjes-verhaaltest) en Conditional Reasoning Test (conditionele redeneertest). Voor elke test beschrijven we de opzet, psychometrische eigenschappen (de betrouwbaarheid, construct- en criteriumgerelateerde validiteit), waargenomen (procedurele) rechtvaardigheid, praktische bruikbaarheid en de mate waarin deze impliciete tests gevoelig zijn voor 'test faking'. Op basis van de best beschikbare empirische evidentie stellen we voor hoe impliciete tests ingezet kunnen worden in organisaties. We bespreken ook welk toekomstig onderzoek hiervoor nodig is. Op deze manier hopen we een waardevolle bijdrage te bieden aan dit groeiende onderzoeksdomein binnen de arbeids- en organisatiepsychologie.
Kegiatan Sosial Hi-Dayah : Learn Qur`An And English With Fun
Authors: Novialdi Risky , Fauzi Fauzi , Rahmad Rahmad , Ernalis Fitri , Diah Muhammad
Published: August 2021

Sebagai generasi penerus bangsa, anak muda harus memiliki ilmu tentang Al-Qur’an. Untuk mempelajari Al-Qur’an, seseorang harus mengetahui 3 poin penting, yaitu tajwid, tahfiz dan tafsir. Untuk menghafal Al-Qur’an, seseorang harus mengetahui cara membaca yang benar (tajwid/tahsin) dan untuk menghayati isi Al-Qur’an dengan mengetahui tafsirnya. Hal ini juga sebagai bekal awal seseorang diakhirat dan untuk dunia kedepannya, supaya nantinya lebih terarah dan memiliki basic yang kuat. Berangkat dari permasalahan ini, Himpunan Mahasiswa Hubungan Internasional berkolaborasi dengan Premier Oil Andaman dan dengan pihak lainnya, seperti PT. Takabeya Perkasa Group, Lazis MU Bireuen dan Dinas Pendidikan Dayah Kab. Bireuen, telah sukses memberikan sedikit kontribusi nyata terhadap anak-anak di Gampong Dayah Panjoe Kec. Kutablang Kab. Bireuen sebagai bentuk kepedulian dari sisi kemanusiaan. Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilaksanakan di Meunasah  Gampong Dayah Panjoe Kec. Kutablang Kab. Bireuen. Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilaksanakan selama 4 hari dengan beberapa rangkaian kegiatan, pertama pengajian dan tahfidz Al-Qur’an, kedua Pelatihan Bahasan Inggris dan Bahasa Arab, ketiga storytelling Kisah Nabi Muhammad Saw., keempat perlombaan tahfidz, cerdas cermat dan bacaan Al-Qur’an dan shalat, dan kelima buka puasa bersama 60 orang selama 4 hari. Hasil dari kegiatan PKM ini adalah anak-anak lebih cinta terhadap Al-Qur’an yang dapat menjadi modal dalam menanam nilai-nilai Islam kepada seseorang serta mampu memotivasi AGAR kedepannya sebagai generasi penerus bangsa dengan mengedepankan nilai-nilai Islam di tengah perkembangan era modern.
Pengajaran Bahasa Inggris Terhadap Siswa Tingkat Dasar Di Rumah Qur’an Khairul Ummah Kecamatan Gandapura Provinsi Aceh
Authors: Chalil Chalil , Iswadi Iswadi , Afrizal M
Published: August 2021

Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat berupa pengajaran Bahasa Inggris kepada siswa tingkat dasar di Rumah Qur’an Khairul Ummah Kec. Gandapura Kab. Bireuen Provinsi Aceh bertujuan untuk: 1) meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris; dan 2) meningkatkan motivasi siswa tingkat dasar dalam mempelajari Bahasa Inggris. Pelaksanaan kegiatan pengajaran Bahasa Inggris kepada siswa tingkat dasar ini dilakukan menggunakan metode pembelajaran Student Centered Learning (SCL). Metode ini pada penerapannya melibatkan siswa secara aktif dalam proses pembelajaran, sehingga siswa lebih aktif mencari dan mempraktekkan kosa kata Bahasa Inggris yang diajarkan guru. Berdasarkan hasil pelaksanaan kegiatan PKM ini disimpulkan bahwa pelaksanaan pengajaran Bahasa Inggris kepada siswa tingkat dasar mendapat respon positif. Selain itu, siswa juga terlihat antusias dalam belajar Bahasa Inggis. Oleh karena itu, penggunaan metode SCL sangat diperlukan dalam kegiatan pengajaran Bahasa Inggris kepada siswa tingkat dasar. Adapun hasil pelatihan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan kualitas pembelajaran dan peningkatan motivasi siswa pada proses pembelajaran menggunakan metode SCL. Oleh karena itu, kegiatan PKM ini diharapkan menjadi kegiatan PKM yang berkelanjutan.
Prognostic biomarkers of chronic diabetic macular edema treated with a fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant
Authors: Lopes Beatriz Oliveira , Brizido Margarida Sena , Aerts Florence , Pina Susana Morais , Simoes Pedro Santana , Miranda Margarida Isidoro
Published: August 2021

Background: This study aimed to investigate retinal imaging biomarkers, such as disorganization of the retinal inner layers (DRIL) and/or ellipsoid zone (EZ) disruption by spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT), and functional outcomes in eyes treated with 0.2 µg/day of a fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant (FAc) after an insufficient response to previous treatments.

Methods: This was a retrospective comparative study of 18 eyes (15 patients) with persistent and/or recurrent diabetic macular edema (DME) treated with FAc. Eyes were divided according to the number of prior intravitreal treatments: group 1 (n = 8) with less than or equal to 6 injections (early switch) and group 2 (n = 10) with > 6 injections (late switch). Outcomes included percentage of eyes with DRIL and/or EZ disruption at baseline and analysis of the best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) using ETDRS letters, central macular thickness (CMT), DRIL, and EZ disruption at the last observation.

Results: Group 2 revealed a significantly higher percentage of DRIL and/or EZ disruption than group 1 (P < 0.05). At the last observation, group 1 revealed a higher percentage of eyes achieving vision stability/improvement, gaining greater than or equal to15 letters, and achieving greater than or equal to 70 letters (P > 0.05 for all comparisons). The mean BCVA gain was 8.8 and 0.7 letters for groups 1 and 2 (P = 0.397). Both groups revealed a significant mean CMT reduction (>20% reduction from the baseline value), without a significant statistical difference between them (P = 0.749). After treatment, most eyes from both groups showed resolution of DRIL and EZ disruption.

Conclusions: Patients with DME presenting with a lower percentage of DRIL and/or EZ disruption at baseline had better functional outcomes, supporting the possible benefit of an early switch to FAc after insufficient response to previous treatments. Future randomized studies with a larger patient cohort are warranted to confirm our conclusions.

How to cite this article: Lopes BO, Brizido MS, Aerts F, Pina SM, Simoes PS, Miranda MI. Prognostic biomarkers of chronic diabetic macular edema treated with a fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant. Med Hypothesis Discov Innov Ophthalmol. 2021 Summer; 10(2): 50-58. https://doi.org/10.51329/mehdiophthal1421
Scedosporium apiospermum contact lens-related keratitis: A rare case report and a literature review
Authors: Cassano Flavio , Cardascia Nicola , Tegola Maria Gabriella La , Boscia Francesco , Alessio Giovanni
Published: August 2021

Background: Scedosporium apiospermum (SA) is commonly present in temperate climates. It can induce cutaneous and subcutaneous tissue infections as well as disseminated infections in immunocompromised or immunocompetent hosts. The eye is rarely involved. Keratomycosis is usually caused by plant-related injuries. Here, we describe a patient with a severe and sight-threatening corneal abscess caused by SA, which was associated with contact lens wear and was successfully treated with a combination of surgical and medical therapies.

Case Presentation: An otherwise healthy 22-year-old woman, with history of contact lens wearing, was referred to the Ophthalmic Department of Bari University, Bari, Italy for evaluation of a corneal abscess and hypopyon in her left eye. Intensive topical and systemic antibiotic therapy was initiated after obtaining conjunctival swabs. Within 2 days, her ophthalmic condition had worsened, and her best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) dropped to counting fingers. She underwent penetrating keratoplasty, after which her ophthalmic condition improved. Microbiological culture, obtained from the explanted cornea, revealed SA infection. This was addressed with specific topical and systemic therapy using voriconazole. Two weeks later, the condition of her left eye was stable, with mild corneal edema and no sign of acute graft rejection. Her BCVA improved to 20/25, and all medications were discontinued, except for the steroid eye drop. The patient was scheduled for a 1-month follow-up.

Conclusions: Prompt identification of the etiological agent is mandatory to perform appropriate therapy in cases of keratomycosis. Surgery to remove the infected cornea is helpful in patients with deteriorating condition, in whom the initial medical therapy has failed. Topical and systemic antimycotic therapy, based on microbiological culture, is recommended as an adjunctive therapy for the surgical management of severe corneal mycotic abscesses.

How to cite this article: Cassano F, Cardascia N, Tegola MGL, Boscia F, Alessio G. Scedosporium apiospermum contact lens-related keratitis: A rare case report and a literature review. Med Hypothesis Discov Innov Ophthalmol. 2021 Summer, 10(2): 80-85 https://doi.org/10.51329/mehdiophthal1425
TRANSFORMATION OF MYKOLA KHVYLOVYI'S BASIC CONCEPTS OF PAMPHLETISTICS IN UKRAINIAN JOURNALISTIC DISCOURSE
Authors: Khorob Solomiia
Published: August 2021

The purposeof the article is to interpret the main determinants of the literary discussion of 1925–1928 years in the development of Ukrainian journalism during the XXth –early XXIst centuries.Research methodsthat enablethe implementation of the purpose and objectives: cultural-historical, comparative and hermeneutic, as well as the method of receptive aesthetics.Results and discussion. The article examines the ways of transformation of key provisions from the pamphletsof Mykola Khvylovyi in the journalistic activity of the scientist Yurii Sherekh, the writer Oksana Zabuzhko and the theater director Vlad Troiitskyi. Ideas such as “psychological Europe”, “Asian renaissance” and “romance of vitalism” are taken into account.It is proved that the concept of “psychological Europe” is significantly transformed in the works of Yurii Sherekh and Oksana Zabuzhko. Unlike Mykola Khvylovyi, the diaspora scholar notes the impossibility of such a value orientation, because provincialism as a central set of Ukrainians (according to Yurii Sherekh), in fact denies this possibility.It is noted that Oksana Zabuzhko, on the other hand, continues to develop this determinant in her essays, agreeing with the pamphleteer, but in modern coordinates it is necessary to focus on psychological America, not Europe. Thus, two interpretive views on this concept are traced and substantiated that is complete denial and rewriting of the idea.The comprehension of “Asian Renaissance” and the “romance of vitalism” determinants is interpreted through skepticism and the impossibility of these processes (Yurii Sherekh), through the addition of the concept –“Afro-Asian Renaissance” –to the unconscious support and relevance of the idea in modern Ukrainian processes.Conclusions.The study confirms the development and longevity of the concepts that are implemented in journalism, because chronologically the article covered materials written in different periods –from the first decades of the twentieth century tothe first decades of the twenty-first century.
Pengelolaan Wisata Pantai Nambo dalam Meningkatkan Pendapatan Asli Daerah Kota Kendari di Massa Pandemi Covid 19
Authors: Erlin Erlin , Ihsan Mattalitti Muhammad , Awaluddin Ma’ruf Andi
Published: August 2021

Penelitian ini menjelaskan tentang bagaimana pengelolaan pantai nambo oleh Dinas Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata Kota Kendari untuk meningkatkan Pendapatan Asil Daerah pada masa tanggap darurat covid-19. Melalui pendekatan kualitatif, aktivitas pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara, studi dokumen. Informan dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 12 orang yang terdiri dari Kepala Dinas, Kepala Bidang Destinasi, Kepala Seksi Daya Tarik Wisata, Kasubag Perencanaan, Pengelola Pantai dan Kelompok Sadar Wisata. Temuan penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa proses pengelolaan pantai Nambo pada aspek perencanaan penentuan target dan perumusan strategi telah disusundenganbaik. Sekalipunpencapaian target belum terpenuhi karena menurunnya angka pengunjung pantai Nambo di masa pandemic Covid 19. Selanjutnya pengorganisasian dalam hal jumlah staf serta pembagian tugasnya belum efektif karena jumlah staf yang berlebihan dan juga tidak dilakukan pembagian wilayah kerja seperti dengan pembagian wilayah kerja staf.Adapun memimpin dalam hal mendorong motivasi kerja pegawainya sudah efektif karenapemberian insentif yang lancer dapat meningkatkan semangat kerja pegawai. Pengendalian dalam hal perbandingan rencana dan realisasi belum efektif. Dimana, selain faktor wajib retribusi yang tidak sadar akan pentingnya membayar retribusi juga pengelolaan pedagang yang kurang baik karena tidak diketahuinya jumlah pedagang yang aktif.
Suites para guitarra 1, 2 y 4 de Gentil Montaña. Versiones para cuarteto de cuerdas
Authors:   Facultad de Artes y Humanidades, Universidad de los Andes, Montaña Gentil , Rodríguez Melo Martha Enna , León Rengifo Luis Fernando , Azula Cajal Pilar
Published: August 2021

El cuarteto de cuerdas como formato universal permite una circulación más amplia de las músicas tradicionales. La obra para guitarra del maestro Montaña ha sido editada por Caroni Music e interpretada y grabada por importantes guitarristas como Eduardo Fernández o José Antonio Escobar. Suites para guitarra 1, 2 y 4 de Gentil Montaña permitirá que se estudie y conozca una producción musical de altísima calidad, que es patrimonio y legado de uno de los mejores compositores colombianos de este género musical en el siglo XX. Las versiones forman un repertorio de cámara, disponible para cuartetos de profesionales y de estudiantes que se interesen en su interpretación, y proporcionan, a su vez, un material importante para investigadores y estudiosos de la música de nuestro país.
Tasarım Sürecinde Çevresel Algının Sınırlarını Diyalektik Bakış Açısıyla Yeniden Belirlemek
Authors: MUĞAN Güliz
Published: August 2021

Bireyin fiziksel çevreyi yapılandırma üzerindeki etkisi ve fiziksel çevrenin de bireyin davranışları üzerindeki belirleyici rolü çevresel algıyla başlar. Çevresel algı sürecinin, öznel yapısına ve zaman zaman farkındalığımızdan uzak durumuna rağmen, tasarımcılar için geliştirilmesi ve detaylandırılması gerekmektedir. Bu da ancak açıklayıcı bir araştırma yaklaşımını benimseyerek güvenilir bilginin ortaya çıkartılmasıyla mümkün olacaktır. Bu noktada, diyalektik yaklaşım, herhangi bir mekânsal tasarımı oluşturmak için gerekli seçenekleri ortaya koymada ve onların ilişkide olduğu temel bireysel, toplumsal, kültürel sistemi anlamada tasarım olgusunun kavramsal özelliklerini etkileyen eleştirel bir yöntem olarak sunulabilir. Bu bağlamda, bu makalenin temel amacı, tasarım sürecindeki aktörlerin çevresel algıyla ilişkili bilgi edinimlerini bir çevreyi ‘tanımlayarak’ başlayan ve çevreye ‘değer biçme’yle devam eden sistematik bir çerçeve etrafında diyalektik yaklaşıma dayandırmanın önemini vurgulamaktır. Bu maksatla, değer biçme ölçütlerinin diyalektiği, farklı çevresel tasarımlar üzerinden örneklendirilmiş, böylece çevresel algı sürecinin diyalektik yöntemin dört tür ilişkisiyle açıklandığında ve örneklendirildiğinde, çevresel değişimin kaçınılmaz olduğu açıklanmaya çalışılmıştır.
The Entropy-Based Approach to Physics of Living Systems and the Chaos and Self-Organization Theory
Authors: Хадарцев А.А. , Филатова О.Е. , Мандрыка И.А. , Еськов В.В.
Published: August 2021

Рассматриваются фундаментальные законы поведения живых систем с позиций классической термодинамики Р. Клаузиуса и Л. Больцмана и термодинамики неравновесных систем I.R. Prigogine. Показывается с позиций новой теории хаоса-самоорганизации, что законы термодинамики невозможно применять к живым гомеостатическим системам на уровне организации этих систем (т. е. на системном уровне), хотя на молекулярном уровне все работает. Одновременно мы не можем использовать и законы термодинамики неравновесных систем. Для гомеостатических (живых) систем неприменима теорема Гленсдорфа–Пригожина о минимуме прироста энтропии P=dE/dt в области (окрестности), где энтропия E имеет максимум (в точках равновесия). Более того, само понятие равновесия в границах термодинамики неприменимо к медико-биологическим системам – системам третьего типа.

The fundamental living system behavior patterns are considered in terms of classical Clausius and Boltzmann thermodynamics, and I. R. Prigogine nonequilibrium system thermodynamics. The new theory of chaos and selforganization shows that the laws of thermodynamics are inapplicable to live homeostatic systems at their level of organization (i.e., the system level), although they are perfectly applicable at the molecular level. We cannot use the laws of nonequilibrium system thermodynamics, either. The Glensdorff–Prigogine theorem stating the minimum entropy increase P=dE/dt in the area (vicinity) where the entropy E has a maximum (at the equilibrium points) is inapplicable to homeostatic (living) systems. Moreover, the very concept of nonequilibrium as used in thermodynamics is inapplicable to the systems of the 3rd kind (medical and biological systems).
Local and Distributed Models of the Coronavirus Spread
Authors: Бетелин В.Б. , Галкин В.А. , Ряховский А.В.
Published: August 2021

Рассмотрены две модели для математического моделирования распространения инфекции. Первая модель — точечная, вторая модель — распределенная, с учетом зависимости от пространственных координат. Представлены результаты вычислительных экспериментов, основанных на применении предложенных моделей.

Two coronavirus spread models are proposed: local and distributed with a dependence on spatial coordinates. The results of the numerical experiments with these models are presented.
O LÚDICO NO PROCESSO DE ALFABETIZAÇÃO: POSSIBILIDADES PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO GLOBAL DA CRIANÇA
Authors: Silva Leia Regina Thome da , Barroso Cleonice Alves Pereira , Oliveira Joelma Adileu Pereira de , Oliveira Maria Jose de , Shiroiwa Suzi Satico
Published: August 2021

O presente trabalho teve por objetivo analisar a importância do lúdico no processo de alfabetização nos anos iniciais do ensino fundamental, pois sabe-se que essa etapa da educação requer a adoção de medidas para construir bases sólidas, visando o desenvolvimento global da criança. Para alcançar tal objetivo, o trabalho foi desenvolvido por meio de pesquisa bibliográfica de cunho qualitativo, realizada na consulta às publicações de referência na literatura da área. Buscou compreender como o lúdico pode auxiliar no desenvolvimento das capacidades física, social, motora, afetiva, emocional e cognitiva, além de contribuir no desenvolvimento e aquisição da leitura e escrita em um contexto que traz prazer e satisfação para as crianças. Priorizou-se a aprendizagem significativa, que valoriza os aspectos destacados acima, o contexto social e as experiências prévias da criança. Ressaltou-se a necessidade dos professores conhecerem os diversos fatores que contribuem com o desenvolvimento e aquisição do conhecimento infantil para auxiliá-los da forma mais adequada no processo de ensino-aprendizagem. Assim, compreende-se que o aluno deve ser tratado de forma singular com empatia, considerando sua emoção, seus interesses, tempo e ritmo, atitudes fundamentais que fazem a criança se sentir segura e se entregar de forma ativa e reflexiva ao objeto de conhecimento.
The Calculation, Thresholds and Reporting of Inter-Limb Strength Asymmetry: A Systematic Review
Authors: Parkinson Amy O. , Apps Charlotte L. , Morris John G. , Barnett Cleveland T. , Lewis Martin G. C.
Published: August 2021

The prevalence of inter-limb strength differences is well documented in the literature however, there are inconsistencies related to measurement and reporting, and the normative values and effects associated with inter-limb asymmetry. Therefore, the aims of this systematic review were to: 1) assess the appropriateness of existing indices for the calculation of asymmetry, 2) interrogate the evidence basis for literature reported thresholds used to define asymmetry and 3) summarise normative levels of inter-limb strength asymmetry and their effects on injury and performance. To conduct this systematic review, scientific databases (PubMed, Scopus, SPORTDiscus and Web of Science) were searched and a total of 3,594 articles were retrieved and assessed for eligibility and article quality. The robustness of each identified asymmetry index was assessed, and the evidence-basis of the identified asymmetry thresholds was appraised retrospectively using the references provided. Fifty-three articles were included in this review. Only four of the twelve identified indices were unaffected by the limitations associated with selecting a reference limb. Eighteen articles applied a threshold to original research to identify “abnormal” asymmetry, fifteen of which utilised a threshold between 10-15%, yet this threshold was not always supported by appropriate evidence. Asymmetry scores ranged between and within populations from approximate symmetry to asymmetries larger than 15%. When reporting the effects of strength asymmetries, increased injury risk and detriments to performance were often associated with larger asymmetry, however the evidence was inconsistent. Limitations of asymmetry indices should be recognised, particularly those that require selection of a reference limb. Failure to reference the origin of the evidence for an asymmetry threshold reinforces doubt over the use of arbitrary thresholds, such as 10-15%. Therefore, an individual approach to defining asymmetry may be necessary to refine robust calculation methods and to establish appropriate thresholds across various samples and methodologies that enable appropriate conclusions to be drawn.
Educação física e aulas remotas: um olhar para o trabalho com alunos com deficiência em escolas do Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Maciel da Silva Caroline , Machado Roseli , Grosso da Fonseca Denise
Published: August 2021

Este artigo aborda a Educação Física no período de distanciamento social e a inclusão escolar. Caracteriza-se por um estudo qualitativo descritivo exploratório que tem por objetivo compreender como é contemplado o ensino remoto da Educação Física para os alunos considerados de inclusão. Foi realizada uma pesquisa com 43 docentes através de envio de questionário. Constatam-se alterações e adaptações no currículo e aulas, dificuldades de acesso a tecnologias e a diminuição do contato entre professores e alunos. Entende-se que a manutenção do vínculo/aprendizagens, a capacitação docente e o reconhecimento deste trabalho são demandas importantes neste processo. Ressalta-se que as diferenças devem estar presentes nos contextos escolares, potencializando o desenvolvimento humano.
Hechos y su interpretación
Authors: Padilla Moreno Juan
Published: August 2021

This paper tries to cast light on the relation between historical facts and their interpretations. The thesis maintained is that facts and interpretations are inseparable but at the same time can’t be mixed up, because they are correlative: the sense of both terms depends on their mutual relation. This correlation can be observed even in the ethical aspects of history. The thesis is illustrated with some examples.

Se trata de arrojar claridad sobre la cuestión de la relación entre los hechos históricos y sus interpretaciones. Se mantiene la tesis de que unos y otras no pueden ni separarse ni confundirse porque son correlativos: su sentido depende de la relación que mantienen entre sí. Dicha correlación se puede observar incluso en el aspecto ético. Se ilustra la tesis con algunos ejemplos.
Sentido e História
Authors: Angehrn Emil
Published: August 2021

De acordo com a ideia central deste texto, a relação entre sentido e história deve ser desenvolvida como um enredamento duplo e recíproco. O sentido é essencialmente histórico, de tal maneira que iluminar o ser e o funcionamento do sentido também significa explicá-lo em sua historicidade. Por outro lado, a história é essencialmente significativa; entender sua lógica também quer dizer explicar seu caráter significativo. A conexão entre história e sentido, de acordo com a tese a seguir, é a estrutura e o núcleo da correlação entre conhecimento e história, não uma de suas qualidades particulares ou uma mera dimensão adicional de suas características. Disso, pode-se obter uma definição do que se quer dizer com Ontologia Histórica.