bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Privacy and Confidentiality Concerns Related to the Use of mHealth Apps for HIV Prevention Efforts Among Malaysian Men Who Have Sex With Men: Cross-sectional Survey Study (Preprint)
Authors: Shrestha Roman , Fisher Celia , Wickersham Jeffrey A , Khati Antoine , Kim Rayne , Azwa Iskandar , Mistler Colleen , Goldsamt Lloyd
Published: December 2021

BACKGROUND

The use of mobile health (mHealth), including smartphone apps, can improve the HIV prevention cascade for key populations such as men who have sex with men (MSM). In Malaysia, where stigma and discrimination toward MSM are high, the mHealth platform has the potential to open new frontiers for HIV prevention efforts. However, little guidance is available to inform researchers about privacy and confidentiality concerns unique to the development and implementation of app-based HIV prevention programs.

OBJECTIVE

Given the lack of empirical data in this area, we aim to understand the privacy and confidentiality concerns associated with participation in a hypothetical app-based research study for HIV prevention efforts.

METHODS

A cross-sectional, web-based survey was conducted between June and July 2020 among 355 Malaysian MSM. The survey included demographic and sexual health questions and a series of short videos describing a hypothetical app-based HIV prevention program, followed by questions related to privacy and confidentiality concerns in each step of the app-based program (ie, recruitment, clinical interaction, risk assessment, and weekly reminder). Multivariable logistic regression models were used to identify the correlates of willingness to use such an app-based program.

RESULTS

Most of the participants (266/355, 74.9%) indicated their willingness to participate in a hypothetical mHealth app–based HIV prevention program. Participants expressed concerns about privacy, confidentiality, data security, and risks and benefits of participating in all stages of the app-based HIV research process. Multivariate analyses indicated that participants who had a higher degree of perceived participation benefits (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1.873; 95% CI 1.274-2.755; P=.001) were more willing to participate. In contrast, participants who had increased concerns about app-based clinical interaction and e-prescription (aOR 0.610; 95% CI 0.445-0.838; P=.002) and those who had a higher degree of perceived risks of participating (aOR 0.731; 95% CI 0.594-0.899; P=.003) were less willing to participate.

CONCLUSIONS

Overall, our results indicate that mHealth app–based HIV prevention programs are acceptable for future research on Malaysian MSM. The findings further highlighted the role of privacy and confidentiality, as well as the associated risks and benefits associated with participation in such a program. Given the ever-evolving nature of such technological platforms and the complex ethical–legal landscape, such platforms must be safe and secure to ensure widespread public trust and uptake.
Momentary Self-regulation: Scale Development and Preliminary Validation (Preprint)
Authors: Scherer Emily A , Kim Sunny Jung , Metcalf Stephen A , Sweeney Mary Ann , Wu Jialing , Xie Haiyi , Mazza Gina L , Valente Matthew J , MacKinnon David P , Marsch Lisa A
Published: December 2021

BACKGROUND

Self-regulation refers to a person’s ability to manage their cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes to achieve long-term goals. Most prior research has examined self-regulation at the individual level; however, individual-level assessments do not allow the examination of dynamic patterns of intraindividual variability in self-regulation and thus cannot aid in understanding potential malleable processes of self-regulation that may occur in response to the daily environment.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to develop a brief, psychometrically sound momentary self-regulation scale that can be practically administered through participants’ mobile devices at a momentary level.

METHODS

This study was conducted in 2 phases. In the first phase, in a sample of 522 adults collected as part of a larger self-regulation project, we examined 23 previously validated assessments of self-regulation containing 594 items in total to evaluate the underlying structure of self-regulation via exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. We then selected 20 trait-level items to be carried forward to the second phase. In the second phase, we converted each item into a momentary question and piloted the momentary items in a sample of 53 adults over 14 days. Using the results from the momentary pilot study, we explored the psychometric properties of the items and assessed their underlying structure. We then proposed a set of subscale and total score calculations.

RESULTS

In the first phase, the selected individual-level items appeared to measure 4 factors of self-regulation. The factors identified were perseverance, sensation seeking, emotion regulation, and mindfulness. In the second phase of the ecological momentary assessment pilot, the selected items demonstrated strong construct validity as well as predictive validity for health risk behaviors.

CONCLUSIONS

Our findings provide preliminary evidence for a 12-item momentary self-regulation scale comprising 4 subscales designed to capture self-regulatory dynamics at the momentary level.
Trends in Teledermatology Utilization in the United States (Preprint)
Authors: Patel Akash D , Rundle Chandler W , Kheterpal Meenal
Published: December 2021

BACKGROUND

Teledermatology is an effective health care delivery model that has seen tremendous growth over the last decade. This growth can be attributed to a variety of factors, including but not limited to an increased access to dermatologic care for those with socioeconomic or geographic barriers, a reduction in health care costs for both the patient and the physician, and the delivery of high-quality dermatologic care. However, the associated barriers include practice reimbursements, interstate licensing, and liability. Despite these apparent barriers, the emergence of COVID-19 afforded teledermatology a surge of demand and loosened regulations, allowing dermatologists to see higher volumes of teledermatology patients. In this paper, we analyzed the American Academy of Dermatology’s DataDerm registry teledermatology utilization and patient demographic trends throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this paper was to characterize national-level teledermatology demographic data in the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic.

METHODS

National-level data were curated for all practices enrolled in the American Academy of Dermatology’s DataDerm registry from April 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021. Encounter utilization rates were collected for visit type (ie, teledermatology versus in person), sex, race, age, insurance provider, and location (ie, in state versus out of state). The aggregate total data, as opposed to individual encounter data, were collected.

RESULTS

The proportion of women who utilized services via teledermatology (65,023/98,642, 65.9%) was greater than that of those who utilized in-person services (29,40,122/50,48,450, 58.2%). Non-White patients made up a higher percentage of teledermatology utilizers (8920/62,324, 15%) when compared with in-person utilizers (3,94,580/35,08,150, 11.7%). Younger patients (aged <40) contributed more to teledermatology service utilization (62,695/75,319, 83.2%) when compared with in-person services (13,29,218/33,01,175, 40.3%). Medicare was a larger payor contributor for in-person services (8232/1,53,279, 25.2%) than for teledermatology services (10,89,777/43,30,882, 5.4%). Utilization by out-of-state patients was proportionally higher for teledermatology services (19,422/1,33,416, 14.6%) compared with in-person services (5,80,358/1,38,31,400, 4.2%).

CONCLUSIONS

Teledermatology services may reach and benefit certain populations (female, younger patients, those with non-White racial backgrounds, and out-of-state patients) more so than others. These baseline demographics may also serve to highlight populations for potential future teledermatology outreach efforts.
Cell phone availability and usage for mobile health and intervention delivery to persons living with HIV in a low-resource setting. (Preprint)
Authors: Adong Julian , Fatch Robin , Emenyonu Nneka , Muyindike Winnie , Ngabirano Christine , Cheng Debbie , Hahn Judith
Published: December 2021

BACKGROUND

HIV/AIDS is now a chronic illness due to effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) and involves routine follow-up care, including regular physical visits to the clinic. In the recent past, and in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been increased need for virtual care and intervention delivery, a modality known as mHealth, which includes cell phone-delivered services

OBJECTIVE

Here we describe cell phone use and its relationship with alcohol use in a cohort of persons with HIV (PWH) and latent tuberculosis (TB).

METHODS

We performed a cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from a cohort of PWH and latent TB in HIV care in south-western Uganda. We estimated proportions of cell phone and text message use and evaluated their associations with alcohol use, a common modifiable behaviour among PWH. Cell phone use (primary outcome) was defined as owning a cell phone that is turned on at least half of the day. Any alcohol use was defined as any self-reported alcohol use in the prior 3 months, and/or phosphatidylethanol (an alcohol biomarker) ≥8 ng/ml.

RESULTS

A total of 300 participants were included in the analysis, with a median age of 40 years; 48.7% were male. Majority (89.0%) of participants had access to a phone and of these 9.7% shared the phone with someone else. Eighty-seven percent owned a cell phone that is turned on at least half of the time; the majority (89.7%) rarely or never sent text messages, and over two-thirds (66.9%) rarely or never received text messages. 71.3% had any alcohol use. In adjusted analyses, any alcohol use was not significantly associated with cell phone use (adjusted OR [aOR]: 0.48, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.18-1.25, p-value=.13), or sending (aOR: 0.82, 95% CI: 0.28-2.37, p-value=.71) or receiving (aOR: 1.31, 95% CI: 0.70-2.47, p-value= .40) of text messages.

CONCLUSIONS

There is hope that mHealth interventions in this population can be carried out using cell phones due to their popularity; however, the interventions may need to employ methods that do not rely on the sending and receiving of text messages only.

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NCT 03302299
problema de la cognoscibilidad de la espacialidad de los fenómenos existentes y las escalas
Authors: Macías Medrano Jesús Manuel
Published: December 2021

El artículo discute varias formas en las que científicos sociales de diferentes disciplinas plantean el problema de las escalas (geográfica y cartográfica), así como la relación con el tema de la discusión del espacio y de la espacialidad de fenómenos y procesos existentes. Se destacan algunos términos de la discusión de escalas impulsada en la segunda mitad del siglo XX en el escenario de la irrupción del cuantitativismo en la Geografía y en otras disciplinas sociales, así como las respuestas intelectuales no positivistas que demostraron mayores alturas de comprensión de los fenómenos existentes. Se incorporan a los hilos conductores argumentales de esas disputas, otros elementos de discusión producidos en la actualidad, considerando la influencia del proceso de globalización neoliberal en los cambios espaciales de las relaciones comerciales, de producción y de deslocalización de fuerza de trabajo, así como las variaciones geopolíticas y los desarrollos tecnológicos de conocimiento espacial. El artículo concluye que, a pesar de la existencia de diferentes formas de abordar el problema de las escalas y la espacialidad, esa diversidad no limita ni descarta el acceso al conocimiento de la espacialidad de los procesos y fenómenos existentes. Se llama la atención respecto de que la adopción de recursos de inteligibilidad en la esfera de las escalas y la espacialidad no es neutral ni ingenua.
Mitigating Faults and Revenue Losses Using Fault Detectors at Trans Amadi Industrial Layout, Port Harcourt Rivers State
Authors: G. O. Nwoke
Published: December 2021

Abstract: Transmission line fault detection is an important aspect of monitoring the health of a power plant since it indicates when suspected faults could lead to catastrophic equipment failure. This research looks at how to detect generator and transmission line failures early and investigates fault detection methods using Artificial Neural Network approaches. Monitoring generator voltages and currents, as well as transmission line performance metrics, is a key monitoring criterion in big power systems. Failures result in system downtime, equipment damage, and a high danger to the power system's integrity, as well as a negative impact on the network's operability and dependability. As a result, from a simulation standpoint, this study looks at fault detection on the Trans Amadi Industrial Layout lines. In the proposed approach, one end's three phase currents and voltages are used as inputs. For the examination of each of the three stages involved in the process, a feed forward neural network with a back propagation algorithm has been used for defect detection and classification. To validate the neural network selection, a detailed analysis with varied numbers of hidden layers was carried out. Between transmission lines and power customers, electrical breakdowns have always been a source of contention. This dissertation discusses the use of Artificial Neural Networks to detect defects in transmission lines. The ANN is used to model and anticipate the occurrence of transmission line faults, as well as classify them based on their transient characteristics. The results revealed that, with proper issue setup and training, the ANN can properly discover and classify defects. The method's adaptability is tested by simulating various defects with various parameters. The proposed method can be applied to the power system's transmission and distribution networks. The MATLAB environment is used for numerous simulations and signal analysis. The study's main contribution is the use of artificial neural networks to detect transmission line faults. Keywords: Faults and Revenue Losses
Experimental Studies on Strength Properties of M60 Concrete with Partial Replacement of Cement by GGBS and Fly Ash
Authors: Kumar Mantu
Published: December 2021

Abstract: Among all the current construction materials, concrete occupies a unique position. Concrete is the most often utilised building material. Cement production emits CO2, which is harmful to the environment. One of the most crucial ingredients in concrete production is cement. Experiments were carried out to see how different percentages of Fly Ash and GGBS affected the mechanical qualities of M60 grade concrete. After 7, 14, and 28 days of curing, the compressive strength of concrete cubes with suggested replacement was determined. Compressive strength, split tensile strength, and flexural strength are all evaluated on the cubes, cylinders, and prisms. The primary goal of this study is to compare the fresh and hardened characteristics of M-60 grade control concrete with concrete prepared with varied ratios of fly ash and GGBS Keywords: GGBS, Fly Ash, Durability, Compressive Strength, Tensile Strength, Flexural Strength, Slum cone Test
FLUJO DE MATERIAL PORNOGRÁFICO INFANTIL ONLINE. ESTUDIO EXPLORATORIO EN 10 PAÍSES DE AMÉRICA LATINA CON FOCO EN URUGUAY
Authors: Delgado Coto Sergio , França Tarragó Omar
Published: December 2021

Se exploró el estado del flujo de material pornográfico infantil online en 10 países latinoamericanos, con especial atención a Uruguay, en el período anual 2011 y primeros ochos meses 2012. A partir del software especializado “Florencio”, se emprendió el rastreo de la descarga de archivos identificados con contenido pornográfico infantil en la plataforma de intercambio de tipo “punto a punto” (p2p) Ares Galaxy (Ares). A su vez, se discriminaron todas las direcciones de Internet (IP) geo-referenciadas involucradas. En 2011, los resultados para Uruguay sugieren que la mayor descarga se concentra en los meses estivales. Se advierte que la difusión de la problemática en los medios de comunicación podría constituir un factor estimulante en el incremento de las descargas. Además, se observa la tendencia de aumento neto en la actividad, señalado por todas las fuentes de información directas consultadas. Se construyó la tasa “Participación en la Descarga de Material Pornográfico Infantil Online” (PDMPIO); la misma, señala la cantidad de habitantes que han descargado al menos un archivo con contenido pornográfico infantil por cada 20.000, habitantes con acceso a Internet. Uruguay posee la mayor tasa PDMPIO entre los 10 países explorados.
MEDICIÓN DE LA CULPA EN LA RELACIÓN DE PAREJA
Authors: Álvarez Ramírez Elizabeth , García Méndez Mirna , Rivera Aragón Sofía
Published: December 2021

El objetivo del estudio fue validar una escala para medir la culpa en la relación de pareja. El estudio se llevó a cabo en dos etapas: primero, se realizó un análisis exploratorio mediante redes semánticas, con 200 participantes, se obtuvieron indicadores y categorías asociados a la culpa. En base a estos resultados se realizó una escala tipo Likert y en la segunda fase, se obtuvo la validez de constructo con una muestra de 850 participantes de la Ciudad de México. La escala de culpa en la relación de pareja quedó integrada por un total de 72 reactivos, distribuidos en cinco subescalas (significado, causas, consecuencias, revaloración y efectos de la culpa), con un alpha de Cronbach global de .929 y una varianza explicada de 63.13. La estructura factorial se comprobó a partir de ecuaciones estructurales, se obtuvieron índices de bondad de ajuste adecuados, por lo que se puede concluir que es un instrumento válido.
PROGRAMA PARA EL CONTROL DEL ESTRÉS APLICADO A UNA VÍCTIMA DE MOBBING: ESTUDIO DE UN CASO
Authors: González-Trijueque David
Published: December 2021

Se describe el tratamiento y evolución de una mujer acosada en su lugar de trabajo, que presenta sintomatología ansioso-depresiva. Se utilizó un programa de control del estrés (Robles & Peralta, 2011). La evaluación se realizó en pre-tratamiento, post-tratamiento y seguimientos de uno, tres y seis meses. El tratamiento constó de catorce sesiones en siete semanas de noventa minutos por sesión. Los objetivos del tratamiento se establecieron a partir de variables sintomatológicas, evaluadas a partir del SCL-90-R (González de Rivera, De las Cuevas, Rodríguez-Abuín & Rodríguez-Pulido, 2002). El propósito fue capacitar a la paciente para disminuir su malestar psicológico en el trabajo y afrontar de forma más satisfactoria el estresor laboral que identificaba como una situación de acoso laboral. Después del tratamiento, en las instancias de seguimiento, continuaba con su recuperación; los resultados sugieren una mejoría significativa a corto y largo plazo en las medidas realizadas. Por último, se discuten los resultados de la intervención, que apuntan hacia la utilidad del programa aplicado, la cual deberá ser corroborada en estudios posteriores.
DESARROLLO DE UN INSTRUMENTO PARA EVALUACIÓN DEL RESENTIMIENTO EN JÓVENES
Authors: Leal-Soto Francisco , Sepúlveda Muñoz Johanna , Vargas Gómez Sara , Braniff Carrasco Marcelo , Irrazábal Leiva Mitchael
Published: December 2021

Se presentan dos estudios que informan del desarrollo y validación de un instrumento para evaluar resentimiento en jóvenes. En el primero participaron 60 jóvenes infractores de la ley, 30 considerados resentidos y 30 considerados no resentidos por profesionales con conocimiento de los jóvenes. Se desarrolló un instrumento de 74 ítems validados por expertos, el que se aplicó a los participantes. El análisis de ítems permitió reducir la escala a 36 ítems, con buena consistencia interna, que discriminan claramente entre jóvenes resentidos y no resentidos. En el segundo estudio, se reconfiguró la escala que quedó conformada por 40 ítems, y se aplicó a una muestra representativa de 575 estudiantes secundarios. El análisis factorial arrojó tres factores coherentes con la operacionalización del constructo, que se denominaron reacción ante la injusticia, afán vindicativo y valoración, aunque explican una proporción sólo moderada de la varianza. Se concluye que el instrumento resulta válido para evaluar resentimiento en jóvenes.
CONDICIONANTES PERSONALES Y AMBIENTALES DE LA CONDUCTA AUTODETERMINADA EN LA ADOLESCENCIA CON ALTERACIONES DEL DESARROLLO INTELECTUAL
Authors: Baña Castro Manoel , Losada Puente Luisa , Muñoz Cantero Jesús Miguel
Published: December 2021

El interés reciente por la calidad de vida de las personas con alteraciones del desarrollo resulta importante para la toma de decisiones y el diseño de los programas de atención, desarrollando recursos, pautas y estrategias así como criterios relevantes para la provisión diferencial de recursos y apoyos. Un buen predictor de la calidad de vida es la autodeterminación que busca desarrollar estrategias centradas en la persona y sus necesidades desde una perspectiva integral para su vida y desarrollo. Los avances en la comprensión y el desarrollo de modelos teóricos y prácticas orientadas a la promoción de la autodeterminación evidencian la importancia de conocer el efecto de los condicionantes individuales y ambientales sobre la adquisición y expresión de las habilidades que permiten a la persona actuar como agente causal de su vida. El objetivo del presente trabajo es analizar los resultados de las principales investigaciones que estudian el papel de dichos condicionantes sobre la adquisición y expresión de la autodeterminación en adolescentes con discapacidad intelectual. Se emplea la modalidad de investigación documental para el estudio de documentos de los últimos quince años publicados en las principales bases de datos de educación y de psicología. Los resultados evidencian la repercusión y correlación de múltiples factores sobre el aprendizaje y la expresión de autodeterminación. Se discuten los resultados y su impacto en el diseño de programas de instrucción en autodeterminación en la adolescencia.
Upbringing as an Educational Result: A Value-Based Approach to Assessment in the General Education System
Authors: Bryzgalina Elena V. , Stanchenko Sergey V.
Published: December 2021

The aim of this article is to describe the basic parameters of a value-oriented approach to assessing the education results as a possible basis for the methodology for assessment of the educational work in the general system of education. The key methods we used were content analysis of text sources, cross-reference analysis, comparative analysis, and humanitarian examination of juristic documents. The interpretation of education as a unity of teaching and upbringing for the state as a key subject of education, which forms the requirements for the results and organization of the educational process, sets the task of assessing personal, subject and metasubject educational results. The philosophy of education faces a challenge regarding the determination of the expediency of assessing educational results, the conceptual basis of assessment, fixing the orientation of assessment on the conditions of educational organzations' activities, and (or) on the results achieved by students. A practical managerial task is to develop an attitude towards using formalized procedures and methods for assessing educational results. The article proposes a value-oriented approach to assessing the educational work in the general education system of the Russian Federation based on an analysis of key regulatory documents of the Russian education system, the interpretation of upbringing as a process of forming value-semantic attitudes. The approach is based on identifying three main groups of value orientations to build a possible system of indicators that fix educational results: "Value orientations related to life, health and safety"; "Value orientations of social interaction"; "Value orientations of personal development". Values are an essential element in regulating human behavior, which guides the process of defining goals and choosing the means to achieve them. Values acquire a functional character in value orientations and can serve as indicators of education results at the level of students as a collective subject. It seems impossible to single out the contribution of individual actors to the output of education and to avoid contradictions between the value-semantic attitudes that exist in the space of modern culture. For the education system, the subject of assessing the quality of upbringing as a purposeful process can be both the quality of the organization of upbringing work and the outcomes of upbringing efforts. The results of education as a manifestation of value orientations in the activities of students can be considered based on quantitative and qualitative indicators, which is significant for making managerial decisions at different levels.
The Problem of Matter of Education in the Digital Age
Authors: Sokhranyaeva Tatiana V. , Zamotkin Ivan D.
Published: December 2021

The aim of the article is to philosophically address and expand the contemporary discourse of the increasingly digitalized education by examining the problem of matter of education and its conceptualizations in this context. With the digital transformation of education a significant change occurs not only in terms of what is considered to be a matter of education, but also in the very principles of interaction between the subjects of education. In order to do this, in the first section several examples of conceptual justifications of applying digital technologies in education are examined with the task of demonstrating how in such justifications the activity of education is reduced to the process of learning and what risks such instrumental interpretation engenders. Then, these issues are analyzed and contextualized utilizing the material of the philosophical discussion of the 20th century - the critique of the progressive education in the analytic philosophy of education. By outlining the relevance of the arguments of discussion on manner/matter to realities of digital education, the issue of the dominance of the logic of learning in current education is analyzed. In the last section several adjustments to the contemporary discourse on digitalization of education are proposed, aimed at finding a balance between individual and social dimensions of the problem of matter of education, given the current tendency of mass personalization in education. Particularly, the importance of the idea of education as a common good in the contemporary educational discourse is claimed.
Role of Political Mediation within the System of Political Power Relationships in Modern Russia
Authors:   Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Kolesnikov V.A. , Podurueva-Miloevich V.Yu. ,   Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
Published: December 2021

The authors study the phenomenon of “political mediation” and determine the mediation role of the subjects in the Russian Federation within the system “strong center – strong regions – effective local self-government”. The problems of changing the current model of the federal structure are identified.
Intersectoral Relations of Civil Law with the Right to Subsoil Use (Mining Law) in the Context of the Russian Federation Arctic Zone Development
Authors:   M.K. Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University, Levochko V.V.
Published: December 2021

The need to develop the doctrine of intersectoral relations between civil law and the right to subsoil use is substantiated. The author highlights the main directions of intersectoral interaction and the impact of civil law and the right to subsoil use, including ownership of the subsoil, the ownership of the extracted minerals, mining waste, the right to own geological information, relative property obligations between the state and the subsoil user, protective legal relations.
Main Trends in the Digital Space Formation of Russian Corporate Philanthropy
Authors:   Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Zazaeva N.B. , Fedyunina S.M. ,   Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
Published: December 2021

The factors that influenced the transfer of companies’ charitable activities to the digital space, as well as its structure, are considered. New aspects of traditional corporate philanthropy practices are investigated. It is noted that mass level of communications in the digital space contributes to the implementation of charitable activity model as a tool of social change.
A fluidez do bem e do mal: a família tradicional carioca em A vida invisível de Eurídice Gusmão
Authors: Leal Nunes Vieira Vanessa
Published: December 2021

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar o texto literário A Vida Invisível de Eurídice Gusmão, escrito por Martha Batalha em 2016, sob algumas das formações discursivas da classe burguesa que definem o que seriam comportamentos adequados e bons para a atuação da mulher na sociedade. Comportamentos desviantes da norma seriam vistos como reprováveis, suspeitos, e ameaçadores à ordem social e podem ser analisados através das personagens Guida, Maria Rita e Filomena em oposição ao personagem de Eurídice, que tenta frequentemente encaixar-se no padrão. O romance oferece o panorama histórico da década de 40 no Rio de Janeiro; período essencial de transição política e trabalhista na história do Brasil. Para sua análise, foram utilizados outros livros e artigos teóricos como os trabalhos de Foucault, acerca da punição, e de José Luís Fiorin, acerca dos discursos e ideologias, para que se entendesse como o ser humano processa a influência dos discursos hegemônicos e de que forma eles se espelham na vida das pessoas que não pertencem à classe dominante, refletindo seus avessos. Como resultado, é possível perceber as linhas tênues entre o bem e o mal nos valores e comportamentos rejeitados da relação entre o desejo da classe dominante para que se perpetue o modelo econômico vigente, e as diversas estratégias utilizadas para a dominação do sexo feminino, que tem sua culminância nas violências física e psicológica.
Mercado de trabalho e racismo: visão dos egressos do sistema de cotas raciais da Universidade Estadual de Londrina
Authors: Rocha Giovana Silva , Campos Margarida de Cássia
Published: December 2021

O artigo procura compreender como os/as ex-estudantes que ingressaram pelo sistema de cotas raciais na Universidade Estadual de Londrina entre 2010 e 2016 percebem a presença do racismo nos mecanismos de seletividade do mercado de trabalho. Para isso, foi feita uma análise bibliográfica, recolha e organização de dados do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística, do Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada, da Pesquisa Nacional por Amostra de Domicílios e do Nexo Jornal. Em um terceiro momento, foi confeccionado e aplicado um roteiro de perguntas aos/às egressos/as cotistas raciais da Universidade Estadual de Londrina. A pesquisa se caracteriza como quanti-qualitativa, com ênfase em uma abordagem interpretativa, que se propõe expressar o fenômeno estudado, dando mais liberdade e novas possibilidades no entendimento da realidade.
Analisis Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Think Pair Share Pada Mata Pelajaran Matematika Kelas III Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Azizah Amirah Al May , Mashar Aly
Published: December 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis penerapan pembelajaran kooperatif tipe Think Pair Share (TPS) dalam membantu peserta didik memahami mata pelajaran matematika, dan faktor pendukung serta penghambat penerapan model TPS. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif. Penelitian dilaksanakan di MI Darussalam 01 Kartasura pada tahun ajaran 2018/2019, dengan sampel penelitian siswa kelas III menggunakan teknik sampling purposive sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi pembelajaran kooperatif tipe TPS pada mata pelajaran matematika kelas III di MI Darussalam 01 Kartasura dapat membangkitkan antusiasme siswa. Hal ini dipengaruhi oleh adanya interaksi langsung yang dilakukan oleh siswa dalam kelompok sehingga dapat memberikan pengalaman langsung kepada siswa untuk berusaha bertanya dan mencari jawaban. Hasil dari penelitian ini diharapkan dapat dijadikan alternatif pilihan strategi pembelajaran bagi guru untuk meningkatkan minat siswa khususnya pada pembelajaran matematika
Hubungan Kualitas Komunikasi Guru Dan Siswa Dengan Motivasi Belajar Matematika
Authors: Munawaroh Qomsi Atun
Published: December 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui adanya hubungan antara kualitas komunikasi guru dan siswa dengan motivasi belajar matematika siswa MI. Metode penelitian yang digunakan kuantitatif korelasional, dan dilaksanakan di MI Muhammadiyah Potronayan 1 Nogosari Boyolali di mulai bulan Oktober 2020 sampai maret 2021. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas tinggi di MI         Muhammadiyah se- Kecamatan Nogosari Boyolali. Pengambilan sampel dengan teknik cluster sampling sebanyak 63 siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan angket yang telah diuji validitas dan reliabilitasnya. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian: Tingkat kualitas komunikasi guru dan siswa termasuk kedalam kategori baik yaitu sebesar 68,25%. Motivasi belajar matematika siswa kelas tinggi berada dalam kategori sedang yaitu sebesar 61,90%.  Berdasarkan perhitungan nilai koefisien determinasi (R2) sebesar 17,8%. Hasil uji korelasi dengan r hitung = 0,422, r tabel = 0,244, maka diperoleh r hitung r tabel, yang menunjukkan terdapat hubungan yang positif antara kualitas komunikasi guru dan siswa dengan motivasi belajar matematika
THE TRANSLATION OF FIXED EXPRESSION FROM FRENCH TO INDONESIAN IN 'MADAME BOVARY' NOVEL
Authors: Fasa Mubarok Dilma , Sajarwa Sajarwa
Published: December 2021

A fixed expression is a combination of words that has a stylistic value. The meaning of a fixed expression should be understood from the whole parts and cannot be identified from each of the constituent separately. This study aimed to identify the techniques used to translate French fixed expressions to Indonesian language based on the theory of translation techniques proposed by Molina and Albir (2004). It applied descriptive-qualitative method focusing on equivalence in translation. The data collection was carried out by finding the metaphorical suites of words in Gustave Flaubert’s Madame Bovary novel and their equivalents in its Indonesian version Nyonya Bovary. The results showed that, in total, there are three different techniques used by the translator in translating the fixed expressions in the novel. Out of 73 fixed expressions, 61 were translated by modulation, 8 by discursive creation and only 4 by transposition. This article is expected to give contribution to the studies of translation in general and translation of fixed expressions from French to Indonesian, in particular.
CONDITIONAL SENTENCES IN JAPANESE AND ENGLISH: A CONTRASTIVE STUDY
Authors: Kartika Diana , Irma Irma
Published: December 2021

This research explores the differences in presupposition patterns in terms of conditions and usage similarities between Japanese and English. This paper uses comparative analysis, and the results show that there are some similarities and differences between Japanese and English conditional sentences. First, conditional clauses exist in both conditional Japanese and English sentences and these clauses have two parts: the ‘if-clause’ as the situation and the ‘main-clause’ as the result. Second, conditional sentences in both languages have similarities in that they express the possibilities and suppositions of the speakers. Third, conditional sentences in Japanese comprise と (-to), ば (-ba), なら (-nara), and たら (-tara) sentences. Fourth, there are three types of conditional sentences in English, namely the conditional that is true in the present/future tense, untrue in the present/future tense, and untrue in the past tense. Fifth, the conditional sentence in Japanese using -to, -ba, -tara, and -nara can all be used inherently in the predicate of the clause.
A complete case of Cantrell's Pentalogy with isolated left ventricular diverticulum
Authors: Ogunc Begum , Başgöze Serdar , Erek Ersin
Published: December 2021

The congenital left ventricular diverticulum is a rare cardiac
malformation, and it may associate with Cantrell’s Pentalogy with other
cardiac defects. However, isolated ventricular diverticulum without any
other cardiac defect in complete Cantrell’s syndrome is very rare. We
describe a 6-year-old male patient with a complete Cantrell’s syndrome
with isolated left ventricular diverticulum.
Prudence, Ethics and Anticipation in Visionary Leaders
Authors: Farmer Yanick
Published: December 2021

In ethics, prudence is an essential skill in making informed decisions. Although several studies in various fields have dealt with the notion, few empirical studies have addressed one of its inextricable aspects: anticipation. To gain a better understanding of the notion, this study questioned fifteen leaders whose peers consider to be “visionary” in their respective fields. The results of this qualitative study based on semi-structured interviews describe the fundamental aspects of anticipation according to three categories: reasoning and trend analysis, implementation and strategy, and personality and values.
Personal Development Planning and Vertical Leadership Development in a VUCA World
Authors: Coopersmith Kyle
Published: December 2021

To explore how personal development can be utilized as a tool for leaders to adapt to our VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) world, a qualitative study was conducted on the narrative experiences of eight leaders who had successfully completed personal development plans. The emerging field of vertical leadership development, recognized as a unique developmental approach towards overcoming complexity and uncertainty, was connected to the key themes of personal development planning. Vertical leadership development and personal development planning were united across five conceptual themes: development and application of skills, self-awareness, self-efficacy, self-exploration, and continuous improvement. The experiences of the participants helped to inform how their plans connected with these themes, and how plan success and retention can be ensured overall. The study found that plans are at their most successful when they are thoroughly structured with the individual’s personal goals in mind, have direct application to the participant’s working life, and are supported by some degree of accountability and/or reflection. The study observed thematic connections between conventional personal development plans and vertical leadership development, highlighting potential connections between developmental approaches that are focused on boosting skills competency and capacity in times of VUCA. The findings help to inform how personal development plans can best serve as a resource towards managing complexity, uncertainty, and change.
Serve to Lead: Why Serving Others is Essential to Lead?
Authors: Rao M.S.
Published: December 2021

The purpose of this research paper is to inculcate the attitude of service to serve others selflessly. It explains the benefits and consequences of serving others. It discusses nonprofits, volunteerism, sharing with others, caring for others, adding value to society, and making a difference in the lives of others. It illustrates the consequences of serving others with the examples of Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr, and Nelson Mandela. It emphasizes contribution over achievement. It unveils that greatness is determined by service and outlines a nonprofit initiative, Vision 2030: One Million Global Leaders. The predominant emphasis is to serve others for a cause, not adulation, and implores the reader to be a giver, not a taker, by infusing life with passion and purpose.
Relationship and influences of behavioral and psychological factors on metabolic control of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Stanojevic Vojislav , Jevtic Marija , Mitrovic Milena , Panajotovic Marko , Aleksic Aleksandar , Stanojevic Cedomirka
Published: December 2021

Background/Aim. Achieving good metabolic control, which plays a key role in reducing or preventing macrovascular and microvascular complications of diabetes mellitus (DM), requires continuous patient involvement in the self-management of DM. This continued engagement, which makes type 2 DM (T2DM) one of the most physically and emotionally demanding diseases, can become, at certain periods of life, extremely severe and lead to emotional distress (symptoms of depression and DM-related distress) and d-terioration of metabolic control. The aim of this study was to examine the association and influence of behavioral and psychological factors on the metabolic control of patients with T2DM. Methods. The research was conducted as a descriptive-analytic cross-sectional study. The method of random sampling included 324 subjects with T2DM in the research. The values of biochemical parameters of metabolic control were measured by standard laboratory methods. Blood pressure was measured two times, and the arithmetic mean was calculated. Anthropometric measurement was performed, and body mass index (BMI) was calculated. Attitudes toward medication adherence, adherence to dietary recommendations, level of physical activity, presence of depressive symptoms, and level of DM-related distress were examined using standardized questionnaires. Results. The target values of metabolic control parameters were reached by 21.6% of respondents. Multivariate analysis as predictors of poor metabolic control identified obesity, non-adherence toward dietary recommendations, insulin therapy, low level of physical activity, and clinically significant DM-related distress. Conclusion. Routine application of the questionnaire used in this study in the initial stages or critical moments of the disease can assess patients? attitudes and knowledge about behavioral determinants of DM self-management and timely detect psychological conditions that affect them. It would be realistic to expect that such a comprehensive holistic approach would contribute to a lower incidence of complications and better metabolic control of T2DM.
Efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for improving lower limb function in individuals with neurological disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized sham-controlled trials
Authors: Krogh Søren , Jønsson Anette B. , Aagaard Per , Kasch Helge
Published: December 2021

Objective: To determine the efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation vs sham stimulation on improving lower-limb functional outcomes in individuals with neurological disorders. Data sources: PubMed, CINAHL, Embase and Scopus databases were searched from inception to 31 March 2020 to identify papers (n = 1,198). Two researchers independently reviewed studies for eligibility. Randomized clinical trials with parallel-group design, involving individuals with neurological disorders, including lower-limb functional outcome measures and published in scientific peer-reviewed journals were included. Data extraction: Two researchers independently screened eligible papers (n = 27) for study design, clinical population characteristics, stimulation protocol and relevant outcome measures, and assessed study quality.Data synthesis: Studies presented a moderate risk of selection, attrition and reporting bias. An overall effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation was found for outcomes: gait (effect size [95% confidence interval; 95% CI]: 0.51 [0.29; 0.74], p = 0.003) and muscle strength (0.99 [0.40; 1.58], p = 0.001) and disorders: stroke (0.20 [0.00; 0.39], p = 0.05), Parkinson’s disease (1.01 [0.65; 1.37], p = 0.02) and spinal cord injury (0.50 [0.14; 0.85], p = 0.006), compared with sham. No effect was found for outcomes: mobility and balance.Conclusion: Supplementary repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation may promote rehabilitation focused on ambulation and muscle strength and overall lower-limb functional recovery in individuals with stroke, Parkinson’s disease and spinal cord injury. Further evidence is needed to extrapolate these findings.
Lay abstractNon-invasive magnetic brain stimulation can cause beneficial changes in the central nervous system of individuals with neurological disorders, which, in turn, may have a number of therapeutic qualities. This paper summarizes current knowledge about whether the technique can be used to promote recovery of leg movement function. By searching the available literature for studies on individuals with neurological disorders that have compared the effects of magnetic brain stimulation with placebo stimulation, 27 relevant studies were identified. Combined data from these studies suggested that real stimulation, compared with placebo, had positive effects specifically for recovery of walking ability and maximal leg muscle strength, as well as for improvement in overall leg movement function in individuals with stroke, Parkinson’s disease and spinal cord injury. These findings are important for patients and therapists seeking to improve rehabilitation outcomes. This research area deserves increased scientific focus.
The Norwegian Bioeconomy Strategy and the Way Forward for Blue Growth
Authors: Pleym Ingelinn , Svorken Marianne , Kvalvik Ingrid
Published: December 2021

The Arctic Council Sustainable Development Working Group (SDWG) recently released a report on the blue bioeconomy in the Arctic. In this paper, we discuss the Norwegian policy to promote the Norwegian blue bioeconomy, analysing the government’s bioeconomy strategy and its strategy for marine residuals. We find that the strategies have several and partly incompatible goals, related to improving the economic, environmental, and social sustainability of the seafood sector. We discuss challenges and (missed) opportunities in the Norwegian government’s strategy for turning the Norwegian economy towards blue growth. Our findings are supported by recent studies that conclude that more efficient and coherent policy actions are needed to ensure the sustainability of the marine bioeconomy.
Universitetsfaget Begynneropplæring slik videreutdanningsstudenter framstiller det
Authors: Bjørkvold Tuva , Håøy Annbjørg , Ånestad Gerd
Published: December 2021

Begynneropplæring er et nytt fag på universitetsnivå, og det er ikke etablert en felles forståelse for hva begynneropplæringsfaget innebærer. Vi har derfor undersøkt hva som virker samlende i studentbesvarelser i videreutdanningsfaget Begynneropplæring. Analysen er gjort i tre trinn, på oppgavenivå, på avsnittsnivå og på tekstutdrag som viser fagintegrering. Funnene viser at studentene stort sett skriver enfaglig, 474 av totalt 663 avsnitt. Av de integrerte områdene, finner vi at lek dominerer som samlende tema. Læringsmiljø, samhandling og medvirkning er også representert. Begynneropplæringsfaget framstår som lite fagintegrert i studentbesvarelsene, og en større bevissthet rundt Begynneropplæring som eget fag etterspørres derfor.
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Initial Primary Education as program of study in higher education – as continuingteacher students unfold it
Initial primary education is a new program of study in higher education. As a new program, it has yet to establish a commonly shared understanding of what the study entails. An investigation into student exams, from continuing teacher students, however, has been done to identify central and unifying themes. Analysis of coherence across disciplines in the study at the assignment level, paragraph level and textual level suggests a distinct disciplinary focus in 474 of 663 paragraphs. The concept of play, however, dominates as a unifying, interdisciplinary core, together with more peripheral themes regarding the learning environment, cooperation and participation. Initial elementary/primary education as a distinct program of study can, therefore, potentially contribute to an interdisciplinarity that ensures holistic learning across disciplinary premises.