bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Archaeal intact polar lipids in polar waters: a comparison between the Amundsen and Scotia seas
Authors: Spencer-Jones Charlotte L. , McClymont Erin L. , Bale Nicole J. , Hopmans Ellen C. , Schouten Stefan , Müller Juliane , Abrahamsen E. Povl , Allen Claire , Bickert Torsten , Hillenbrand Claus-Dieter , Mawbey Elaine , Peck Victoria , Svalova Aleksandra , Smith James A.
Published: June 2021

Abstract. The West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) is one of the largest potential sources
of future sea-level rise, with glaciers draining the WAIS thinning at an
accelerating rate over the past 40 years. Due to complexities in calibrating
palaeoceanographic proxies for the Southern Ocean, it remains difficult to
assess whether similar changes have occurred earlier during the Holocene or
whether there is underlying centennial- to millennial-scale forcing in
oceanic variability. Archaeal lipid-based proxies, specifically glycerol
dialkyl glycerol tetraether (GDGT; e.g. TEX86 and TEX86L), are
powerful tools for reconstructing ocean temperature, but these proxies have
been shown previously to be difficult to apply to the Southern Ocean. A
greater understanding of the parameters that control Southern Ocean GDGT
distributions would improve the application of these biomarker proxies and
thus help provide a longer-term perspective on ocean forcing of Antarctic
ice sheet changes. In this study, we characterised intact polar lipid (IPL)-GDGTs, representing (recently) living archaeal populations in suspended
particulate matter (SPM) from the Amundsen Sea and the Scotia Sea. SPM
samples from the Amundsen Sea were collected from up to four water column
depths representing the surface waters through to Circumpolar Deep Water
(CDW), whereas the Scotia Sea samples were collected along a transect
encompassing the sub-Antarctic front through to the southern boundary of the
Antarctic Circumpolar Current. IPL-GDGTs with low cyclic diversity were
detected throughout the water column with high relative abundances of
hydroxylated IPL-GDGTs identified in both the Amundsen and Scotia seas.
Results from the Scotia Sea show shifts in IPL-GDGT signatures across
well-defined fronts of the Southern Ocean. Indicating that the
physicochemical parameters of these water masses determine changes in
IPL-GDGT distributions. The Amundsen Sea results identified GDGTs with
hexose-phosphohexose head groups in the CDW, suggesting active GDGT synthesis
at these depths. These results suggest that GDGTs synthesised at CDW depths
may be a significant source of GDGTs exported to the sedimentary record and
that temperature reconstructions based on TEX86 or TEX86L
proxies may be significantly influenced by the warmer waters of the CDW.
Towards a regional high-resolution bathymetry of the North West Shelf of Australia based on Sentinel-2 satellite images, 3D seismic surveys and historical datasets
Authors: Lebrec Ulysse , Paumard Victorien , O'Leary Michael J. , Lang Simon C.
Published: June 2021

Abstract. High-resolution bathymetry is a critical dataset for marine geoscientists. It can be used to characterize the seafloor and its marine habitats, to understand past sedimentary records and even to support the development of offshore engineering projects. Most methods to acquire bathymetry data are costly and can only be practically deployed on relatively small areas. It is therefore critical to develop cost-effective and advanced techniques to produce large-scale bathymetry datasets. This paper presents an integrated workflow that builds on satellites images and 3D seismic surveys, integrated with historical depth soundings, to generate a regional high-resolution digital elevation model. The method was applied to the southern half of Australia’s North West Shelf and led to the creation of a new high-resolution bathymetry, with a resolution of 10 x 10 m in nearshore areas and 30 x 30 m elsewhere. The vertical and spatial accuracy of the datasets have been thoroughly assessed using open source Laser Airborne Depth Sounder (LADS) and Multi Beam Echo Sounder (MBES) surveys as a reference. The comparison of the datasets indicates that the seismic-derived bathymetry has a vertical accuracy better than 1 m + 2 % of the absolute water depths, while the satellite-derived bathymetry has a depth accuracy better than 1 m + 5 % of the absolute water depths. This dataset constitutes a significant improvement of the pre-existing regional 250 x 250 m grid and will support the onset of research projects on costal morphologies, marine habitats, archaeology, and sedimentology. All datasets used as inputs are publicly available and the method is fully integrated in Python scripts making it readily applicable elsewhere in Australia and around the world. The workflow as well as the resulting bathymetry have been independently reviewed and approved for release by a technical committee from the AusSeabed Community (Geoscience Australia). The regional digital elevation model as well as the underlying datasets can be accessed at: https://doi.org/10.26186/144600.
Introduction to Teaching Science with Three-dimensional Images of Dinosaur Footprints from Cristo Rey, New Mexico
Authors: Martinez Valeria V. , Serpa Laura F.
Published: June 2021

Abstract. In this paper we discuss the use of three-dimensional (3-D) imagery and virtual field trips to teach lower level (i.e. K-14 level) geoscience courses. In particular, 3-D pdfs can be used to either prepare students for, or completely replace, a field trip when logistical problems make the actual trip too difficult to be effective or when some students need an alternative accommodation. Three dimensional images can replace or supplement classroom activities, such as the identification of rocks and minerals from hand samples or the identification of geologic structures from 2-D photographs and limited field observations. Students can also become involved in data collection and processing to further their understanding of photogrammetry and visualization. The use of 3-D imagery can make additional time available to instructors to cover more advanced topics and teach students more about the role of science in geologic research. We use an example from Cristo Rey, New Mexico, where dinosaur footprints and tracks are present but difficult to see in many cases and often in places that are hard to access for many people. At this site, approximately 10,000 photographs were collected and processed as 3-D images to show one approximately 72 m2 area of known footprints. However, we also conducted some very simple digital manipulations of the images that allowed us to identify new footprints and tracks that were not apparent when viewed in the field. The photographs and 3-D images have been donated to the Insights museum that owns the fossil site and they are now being used to develop educational materials and lessons for the nearby communities.
Iodine chemistry in the chemistry-climate model SOCOL-AERv2-iodine
Authors: Karagodin-Doyennel Arseniy , Rozanov Eugene , Sukhodolov Timofei , Egorova Tatiana , Saiz-Lopez Alfonso , Cuevas Carlos A. , Fernandez Rafael P. , Sherwen Tomás , Volkamer Rainer , Koenig Theodore K. , Giroud Tanguy , Peter Thomas
Published: June 2021

Abstract. This paper introduces a new version of the chemistry-climate model SOCOL-AERv2, supplemented by an iodine chemistry module. We conducted three twenty-year-long ensemble experiments to assess the validity of modeled iodine and to quantify the effects of iodine on ozone. The obtained iodine distributions with SOCOL-AERv2-iodine show good agreement with the CAM-chem model simulations and AMAX-DOAS observations. For the present-day atmosphere, the model suggests the strongest influence of iodine in the lower stratosphere with an ozone loss of up to 30 ppbv at low latitudes and up to 100 ppbv at high latitudes. Globally averaged, the model suggests iodine-induced chemistry to result in an ozone column reduction of 3–4 %, maximizing at high latitudes. In the troposphere, iodine chemistry lowers tropospheric ozone concentrations by 5–10 % depending on the geographical location. We also determined the sensitivity of ozone to iodine applying a 2-fold increase of iodine emissions, which reduces the ozone column globally by an additional 1.5–2.5 %. We found that in the lower troposphere, the share of ozone loss induced by iodine originating from inorganic sources is 75 % and 25 % by iodine originating from organic sources, and contributions become similar at about 50 hPa. These results constrain the importance of atmospheric iodine chemistry for present and future conditions, even though uncertainties remain high due to the paucity of observational data of iodine species.
Marine Heatwaves in the Arabian Sea
Authors: Chatterjee Abhisek , Anil Gouri , Shenoy Lakshmi R.
Published: June 2021

Abstract. Marine heatwaves (MHWs) are prolonged warm sea condition events that cause a destructive impact on marine ecosystems. The documentation of MHWs and assessment of their impacts are largely confined to a few regional seas or in global mean studies. The Indian Ocean received almost no attention in this regard despite the fact that this ocean basin, particularly the Arabian Sea, is warming at the most rapid pace among the other tropical basins in recent decades. This study shows the characteristics MHWs for the Arabian Sea during 1982–2019. Our analysis shows that the duration of MHWs exhibit a rapidly increasing trend of ~20 days/decade (1.5–2 count/decade) in the northern Arabian Sea and in the southeastern Arabian Sea close to the west coast of India; which is more than 15 fold increase in the MHW days from the early 80s'. At the same time increase in MHW frequency is ~1.5–2 count/decade i.e an increase of ~6 fold, indicating more frequent and much longer heatwave events in the recent decade. Notably, since the beginning of the satellite record, the year 2010 and 2016 saw the maximum number of heatwave days with more than 75 % of days of the pre-monsoon and summer monsoon season experienced heatwaves. The accelerated trend of the heatwave days is found to be driven by the rapid rise of the mean SST of the Arabian Sea in the recent decade. Moreover, longer heatwave days are also associated with the dominant climate modes and among them, Indian Ocean Basin mode via the decaying phase of the El-Niño is found to be the most influencing mode contributing in more than 70–80 % of observed heatwave days in this basin. Mixed layer heat budget analysis suggests significant heterogeneity in the dominant processes across the years; however, weakening of latent heat loss is in general one of the key mechanism in the genesis of most of the MHWs.
Long-Term Impact of Cover Crop and Reduced Disturbance Tillage on Soil Pore Size and Soil Water Storage
Authors: Araya Samuel Negusse , Mitchell Jeffrey P. , Hopmans Jan W. , Ghezzehei Teamrat Afewerki
Published: June 2021

Abstract. Using laboratory measurements and numerical simulations, we studied the long-term impact of contrasting tillage and cover cropping systems on soil structure and soil hydraulic properties. Complete water retention and conductivity curves for top (0–5 cm) and subsurface (20–25 cm) samples were characterized and contrasted. Plot-level properties of water storage and retention were evaluated using numerical simulations in HYDRUS-2D software. Soils under no-till (NT) and cover cropping (CC) systems showed an improved soil structure in terms of pore size distribution (PSD) and the hydraulic conductivity (K) under these systems led to increased infiltration rate and water retention. The conventional measurement of water content at field capacity (water content at −33 kPa suction) and the associated plant available water (PAW) showed that NT and CC plots had lower water content at field capacity and lower PAW compared to standard-till (ST) and plots without cover crop (NO). The numerical simulations, however, showed that NT and CC plots have higher profile-level water storage (albeit marginal in magnitude) and water availability following irrigation. Because the numerical simulations consider retention and conductivity functions simultaneously and dynamically through time, they allow the capture of hydraulic properties that are arguably more relevant to crops. The changes in PSD, water conductivity, and water storage associated with NT and CC systems observed in this study suggest that these systems are beneficial to general soil health and improve water retention at the plot scale.
Nunataks as barriers to ice flow: implications for palaeo ice-sheet reconstructions
Authors: Mas e Braga Martim , Selwyn Jones Richard , Newall Jennifer C. H. , Rogozhina Irina , Andersen Jane L. , Lifton Nathaniel A. , Stroeven Arjen P.
Published: June 2021

Abstract. Numerical models predict that discharge from the polar ice sheets will become the largest contributor to sea level rise over the coming centuries. However, the predicted amount of ice discharge and associated thinning depends on how well ice sheet models reproduce glaciological processes, such as ice flow in regions of large topographic relief, where ice flows around bedrock summits (i.e. nunataks) and through outlet glaciers. The ability of ice sheet models to capture long-term ice loss is best tested by comparing model simulations against geological data. A benchmark for such models is ice surface elevation change, which has been constrained empirically at nunataks and along margins of outlet glaciers using cosmogenic exposure dating. However, the usefulness of this approach in quantifying ice sheet thinning relies on how well such records represent changes in regional ice surface elevation. Here we examine how ice surface elevations respond to the presence of obstacles that create large topographic relief by modeling ice flow around and between idealised nunataks during periods of imposed ice sheet thinning. We found that, for realistic Antarctic conditions, a single nunatak could exert an impact on ice thickness over 20 km away from its summit, with its most prominent effect being a local increase (decrease) of the ice surface elevation of hundreds of metres upstream (downstream) of the obstacle. A direct consequence of this differential surface response for cosmogenic exposure dating was a delay in the time of bedrock exposure upstream relative to downstream of a nunatak. A nunatak elongated transverse to ice flow, with a wide subglacial continuation, was able to increase ice retention and therefore impose steeper ice surface gradients, while efficient ice drainage through outlet glaciers alleviated the differential response. Such differences, however, are not typically captured by continent-wide ice sheet models due to their coarse grid resolutions. This appears to be a key reason why models overestimate ice-sheet surface elevations and underestimate the pace of ice sheet melt contributing to sea level rise compared to empirical reconstructions. We conclude that a model grid refinement over complex topography and information about sample position relative to ice flow near the nunatak are necessary to improve data-model comparisons of ice surface elevation, and therefore the ability of models to simulate ice discharge in regions of large topographic relief.
Seasonal climate influences on the timing of the Australian monsoon onset
Authors: Lisonbee Joel , Ribbe Joachim
Published: June 2021

Abstract. The timing of the first monsoon burst of the season, or
the monsoon onset, can be a critical piece of information for agriculture,
fire management, water management, and emergency response in monsoon regions.
Why do some monsoon seasons start earlier or later than others? Previous
research has investigated the impact of climate influences such as the El
Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) on monsoon variability, but most
studies have considered only the impact on rainfall and not the timing of
the onset. While this question could be applied to any monsoon system,
this research presented in this paper has focused on the Australian monsoon.
Even with the wealth of research available on the variability of the
Australian monsoon season, the timing of the monsoon onset is one aspect of
seasonal variability that still lacks skilful seasonal prediction. To help
us better understand the influence of large-scale climate drivers on
monsoon onset timing, we recreated 11 previously published Australian
monsoon onset datasets and extended these to all cover the same period from
the 1950/1951 through the 2020/2021 Australian wet seasons. The extended
datasets were then tested for correlations with several standard climate
indices to identify which climate drivers could be used as predictors for
monsoon onset timing. The results show that many of the relationships
between monsoon onset dates and ENSO that were previously published are not
as strong when considering the extended datasets. Only a strong La Niña
pattern usually has an impact on monsoon onset timing, while ENSO-neutral
and El Niño patterns lacked a similar relationship. Detrended Indian
Ocean Dipole (IOD) data showed a weak relationship with monsoon onset dates,
but when the trend in the IOD data is retained, the relationship with onset
dates diminishes. Other patterns of climate variability showed little
relationship with Australian monsoon onset dates. Since ENSO is a tropical
climate process with global impacts, it is prudent to further re-examine its
influences in other monsoon regions too, with the aim to evaluate and
improve previously established prediction methodologies.
Pulmonary Function Impairment among Stone Cutting Workers in North Gujarat
Authors: Solanki Vidhya , Barot Karishma , Chaudhari Priyanka
Published: June 2021

Background: Pulmonary problems are a major cause of morbidity & mortality all over the world. It has been found that lung functions are mostly affected in workers exposed to affect majorly in granite, marble, various other rocks and sand dust exposed workers.
Objective:The primary objective of the study was to find out the prevalence of pulmonary function impairment among stone cutting workers at various construction sites in North Gujarat and the secondary objective was to find the effectiveness of Physiotherapy measures among those workers.
Methods: A total of 408 male stone cutting worker participated in this study around various construction sites in the vicinity of North Gujarat from September to December 2019. After assessing pulmonary function tests, workers with impairment were treated with Deep breathing exercise and advice personal protective measures like face masks, cession of smoking and water spraying before cutting.
Results: The data was collected from all the stone cutting workers. The average age was 31.43 ± 9.18 years and the average duration of work experience as stone cutter was 12.32± 6.11. A total of 50.24 % participant complaints of chronic cough, 10.29% of chest pain and 31.61% of participants reported wheezes. Data Analysis showed after 3 months of Physiotherapeutic intervention there was significant difference in FEV1 FVC and FEV1/FVC.
Conclusion:The present study shows that there was a high prevalence of pulmonary functions impairment among stone cutting worker in North Gujarat and Physiotherapy measures can be used as an adjacent to minimize this problem.

Key words: Stone cutting workers, Pulmonary Function impairment, Pulmonary Function test, North Gujarat.
Physiotherapy in Bruxism: A Scoping Review
Authors: Savla Krina , Vardhan Vishnu , Aage Diksha
Published: June 2021

Background: Bruxism is a parafunctional activity comprising of spasmodic non-functional gnashing, grinding, or clenching of teeth or involuntary rhythmic movement which may cause occlusal trauma. Bruxism causes muscular pain, stiffness, jaw restriction, sleep disturbances and degraded quality of life. The awareness of bruxism in population is extremely low. Physiotherapy has proven effective in many musculoskeletal and neurological conditions as a non-pharmacological treatment. Thus, the aim of this study to explore the recent physiotherapy treatments available for the better prognosis and improved quality of life for the patient suffering from bruxism.
Methodology: In this scoping review articles are researched from the search engines like PUBMED, GOOGLE SCHOLAR, etc. These articles are reviewed according to the inclusion criteria which include last 5 years of articles, experimental and clinical trials, randomized and non-randomized control trials, etc. 9 articles were selected according to it. Later the qualities of these articles were analyzed with help of PEDRO Scale.
Conclusion: Pain, muscle activity reduction and increase jaw mobility are the key symptoms to be focused on by physiotherapy management. Physiotherapy has recently provided different techniques like Kinesiotaping and dry needling effective, myofascial trigger point release in reducing pain in bruxism. There are modalities like contingent electrical stimulation which help in reducing episodes, low level laser therapy reduces bruxism pain. Exercises and relaxation and PNF techniques and massage therapy all help in increasing the range of motion, strengthening, pain reduction, better oral and sleep habits. More research needs to be done on effect of different stretching on bruxism. Overall a combination of this management can provide a better and quality treatment for Bruxism.

Key words: Bruxism, Physiotherapy.
Vivid Action of Simhanada Guggulu in the Management of Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis): A Review
Authors: Meenu Mishra , Chetan Sharma , Shraddha Sharma
Published: June 2021

Introduction: Rheumatoid Arthritis is a common form of inflammatory arthritis, occurring throughout the world and in all ethnic groups and affects approximately 1% of the population worldwide. In Ayurveda Amavata has a high resemblance to Rheumatoid Arthritis. Acharya Madhavakar was the first to give a detailed description of Amavata. Modern treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis is not satisfactory therefore Ayurvedic medicines are the need of the hour.
Aim & Objectives: To explore the mode of action of Simhanada Guggulu and to aware about medicinal properties and encourage the use of Simhanada Guggulu in the management of Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis).
Materials and Methods: For this study Ayurveda Samhitas, authentic publications, internet and modern medical literature have been reviewed.
Conclusion: The Simhanada Guggulu is Kaphavatahara, Pittavardhaka, Agnideepaka and Amapachaka. Thecontents of Simhanada Guggulu may act as Disease Modifying Anti Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDS). So it is concluded that Simhanada Guggulu can be used as an effective Ayurvedic medicine for Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis).

Key words: Simhanada Guggulu, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Amavata.
Assess the Correlation between the Level of Co-dependency and Quality of Marital Life among Wives of Clients with Alcohol Dependence in Selected De-Addiction Centre, Bengaluru
Authors: A Nandhini.
Published: June 2021

Aim: Present study attempts to assess the correlation between co-dependency and quality of marital life among wives of alcohol dependence clients.
Materials and Methods: Descriptivecorrelational design with a non-probability purposive sampling method was used. The sample of this study comprised of 50 wives of clients with alcohol dependence admitted to the Deaddiction center. Data was collected using the
Socio-demographic proforma, co-dependency scale, and marital quality scale to assess the correlation between the level of co-dependency and quality of marital life.
Results: In this study, the result shows that the sample's co-dependency scale indicates that 8% of respondents were moderately co-dependent and 92% were highly co-dependent, and none of them were completely independent. The quality of marital life scale shows that 78% were moderately affected, 20% have severely affected, and the remaining 2% were mildly affected by marital quality. The computed value of Karl Pearson’s correlation coefficient was + 0.627. So this shows there exists a positive correlation between co-dependency and the Quality of Marital life. Analysis of socio-demographic variables with co-dependency level shows no significance, and quality of marital life showed a significant association between husbands' educations, duration of husband’s alcoholism, duration of stay in the de-addiction center, number of children. Thus the study result revealed a positive correlation between the level of Co-dependency and quality of marital life.
Conclusion: The study's findings revealed a positive correlation between the level of co-dependency and quality of marital life among wives of clients with alcohol dependence.

Key words: Co-dependency, Quality of marital life, Alcohol dependence.
Features of Application of the Deductive Method Among Medical Students
Authors: Voloshyna Larysa O. , Buzdugan Inna O. , Vivsianyk Volodymur V. , Roborchuk Stanislav V. , Prysiazhniuk Iryna V.
Published: June 2021

Among medical students, deduction remains the main method in making a diagnosis or diagnostic conclusion after examining patients or their detailed examination. This method gives the opportunity to clearly and objectively formulate an opinion and assess the patient's condition according to the diagnosis. Therefore, deduction and its methods are relevant both among medical students and among medical staff. The role of application of the deductive method among medical students is substantiated. It is established that the application of deduction while studying in a medical higher educational institution will allow influencing the already developed personality of the student and developing in him or her the “building” type of personality orientation. Therefore, this method constitutes a topical issue of today. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the specific features of the deductive method among medical students based on literature analysis. To implement the goals and objectives, three stages of studying the features of the deductive approach among medical students were proposed. In the first stage of the research the role of deduction in the educational process, its advantages and disadvantages were determined by means of processing the literature according to the method of analysis and synthesis; during the second stage the types of personality, ways of influencing its development are determined, the interrelation between the type of personality and its level of thinking is traced; The third stage of the study included the assessment of deductive methods that allow students to form clarity and correctness of action, as well as to develop students' thinking by setting a position, justifying it with an example and forming a conclusion. The study identified the essential role of the deductive method among medical students in the development of personality orientation and development of mental activity. It is found that the use of the PRESS method will make it possible to clearly define the position, justify the result, and draw a correct conclusion (diagnosis), which is mandatory in the analysis of pathological conditions in medicine. Proper pedagogical education allows obtaining the desired result. By adhering to the criteria of teaching material, such as conceptuality, logic of the process, system, controllability, efficiency, and reproducibility, the teacher will attract the attention of a medical student and interest him or her in analysing the subject
Pedagogical Conditions for the Stage Image Formation of the Vocal Teacher in the Process of Professional Training
Authors: Sukholova Marianna A.
Published: June 2021

The study of pedagogical conditions for the formation of the stage image of vocal teachers is a topical issue in the context of improving the quality of professional music education in Ukraine, as well as in the world. The purpose of the article is to study the pedagogical conditions that contribute to the effective formation of the stage image of the future vocal teacher in the process of his professional education. The methodological basis of the study is the theoretical methods of scientific knowledge (analysis and synthesis, classification method, comparative method). Also, in the context of this study, a theoretical analysis of scientific sources was conducted. The article highlights and substantiates the pedagogical conditions for the formation of the stage image of a vocal teacher in the process of professional education: the creation of models of their own future based on the activation of “I-real” and “I-ideal”; providing motivation for performing and creative stage selfrealization of future specialists; application of personality-oriented models and learning technologies aimed at developing the student's individuality and providing conditions for the development of their abilities and creative self-realization in professional activities; diversification of practical forms of organization of the educational process It is emphasized that the basis of the stage image is a combination of personal and professional characteristics and psychological archetypes, which are the basis of image formation, which should correspond to the character of the vocalist the best human qualities and powerful informational-creative potential of the person. It is emphasized that according to the personality-oriented concept of education, priority is given to the development of personality, rather than the learning process, which is an important aspect in the process of forming the stage image of personality. The practical value of the work is that the results of the study can be used to increase the efficiency of the educational process, as well as to improve the professional qualities of vocal teachers
Fundamentals of Socio-Cultural Environment in Managing the Development of Multicultural Competence of Teachers
Authors: Kozhevnikova Alla V. , Merkulova Natalia V.
Published: June 2021

The relevance of the problem of socio-cultural environment in the management of the development of teachers’ multicultural competence involves strengthening the integrative and cultural status of the subjects of the educational process. The purpose of the study is to cover the specific features of the socio-cultural environment in the management of the development of teachers’ multicultural competence. To achieve this purpose, a set of modern general scientific approaches (personal, axiological, systemic, activity, synergetic, and competence-based) and methods (theoretical methods – analysis, synthesis, generalisation, comparison, empirical methods-observation, ranking) were used to help clarify the specific features of socio-cultural environment in the management of the teachers’ multicultural competence development. Based on the theoretical and methodological analysis of the research problem, it is determined that the multicultural competence development is a process that is consciously organised and managed, and the process of managing the development of future teachers’ multicultural competence is relevant and understudied. It was also noted that multiculturalism constitutes an important condition for sustainable social development and ensures the integration of each person into the world cultural and educational space, and multicultural competence of teachers is the result of multicultural education. The specific features of the socio-cultural environment are considered as a specific social space of the educational institution, which is described by coexistence and interaction of different and equal cultures, communication of many ethnic groups, simultaneous study and use of different languages, traditions, folk customs, and more. It is emphasised that the socio-cultural environment contributes to the growth of cultural values of each subject of the educational process of a modern school
Prevalencia de mucosa gástrica heterotópica cervical y su relación con síntomas de reflujo gastroesofágico. Estudio observacional
Authors: Zeytuntsian Natalia Marina , Tawil José , Adet Caldelari Ana , Falzone Álvaro , Sheridan Patricio , Bello Gustavo , Sánchez Christian , Caro Luis , Cerisoli Cecilio
Published: June 2021

Introduction. The heterotopic gastric mucosal patch or inlet patch is the presence of gastric columnar mucosa outside the stomach, most frequently located in the proximal esophagus. Its manifestations vary from esophageal and extraesophageal reflux symptoms to major complications, most of them being asymptomatic. Aim. To determine the prevalence of cervical heterotopic gastric mucosa in our environment and its association with esophageal and extraesophageal reflux symptoms. Material and methods. Prospective cross-sectional and observational study; consecutive patients who came to our institution between December 2018 and October 2019 for diagnostic upper gastrointestinal videoendoscopy were included, following a questionnaire on clinical manifestations. Results. A total of 1,408 patients were included. In 89 (6.3%), a cervical heterotopic gastric mucosal patch was described. The mean age of the patients without this condition was 54.6 and 55.5 in patients with it. The esophageal symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn, regurgitation, and chest pain) in patients with cervical heterotopic gastric mucosa was observed in 40 (44.9% / p = 0.473), 12 (13.5% / p = 0.783) and 4 (4.5% / p = 0.199) patients respectively. The presence of extraesophageal symptoms (globus, chronic cough, dysphonia, and throat clearing) in patients with cervical heterotopic gastric mucosa was: 9 (10.1% / p = 0.011); 7 (7.9% / p = 0.155); 4 (4.5% / p = 0.458) and 9 (10.1% / p = 0.036) respectively. Conclusions. A statistically significant association was found between the presence of cervical heterotopic gastric mucosal patch and symptoms of globus (p = 0.011) and throat clearing (p = 0.036). It could be interpreted that this group of patients would benefit from the research and treatment of this condition with the intention of improving their symptoms.
Low Risk of COVID-19 Infection in an Ambulatory Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Center in Argentina
Authors: Tawil José , Libertucci Josie , Adet Caldelari Ana , Banchero Irene , Canseco Sandra , Figueredo Ricardo , Garcia Maria , Machado Cristina , Del Arbol Vanesa , Sánchez Christian , Verdu Elena F , Cerisoli Cecilio , Caro Luis
Published: June 2021

Background and Objectives. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns have been raised regarding the risk of infection to both healthcare staff and patients during gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures. Given the importance of performing routine endoscopic procedures to an individual’s future health, we sought to estimate the risk of COVID-19 infection for healthcare staff and patients undergoing endoscopic studies at an ambulatory endoscopy center during the pandemic. Material and Methods. This is a prospective(and) analytical cohort study conducted in an ambulatory gastroenterology center located in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Patients undergoing different endoscopic procedures were evaluated for COVID-19 between April 14 and August 31, 2020. COVID-19 was also evaluated in all healthcare and associated staff during the same time period. The risk (cumulative incidence) of acquiring COVID-19 in all patients and staff was calculated. Results. Between April 14 and August 31, 2020, procedures were performed in 3,745 patients with a mean age of 51.12 years; 2,102 (56.18%) were male and 1,643 (43.82%) were female. Follow-up was completed in 3,492 patients, 18 of whom tested positive for COVID-19 standing for an incidence of 0.52% (95%CI 0.31 – 0.81%). Six (5.45%) out of 110 staff members were infected with COVID-19 (1 endoscopist, 4 endoscopy assistants and 1 administrative staff member). In this group, the incidence of positive tests for COVID-19 was 5.45% (95%CI: 2.03 – 11.50%). The increased rates of positive cases among our patients and healthcare professionals were respectively 7.9 and 23.6 times lower than in general population. Conclusion. During the study period, the proportion of COVID-19 infections in our ambulatory specialized in gastrointestinal endoscopy was low and much lower than that in the general population for both patients and healthcare professionals. Endoscopic procedures undertaken at this center were low risk, likely due to strict compliance with established pandemic protocols. Future studies should compare the risk of infection in the hospital setting.
Principios rectores sobre empresas y derechos humanos, Plan Nacional de Acción sobre Derechos Humanos y Empresas y prevención de la trata de personas en Colombia
Authors: Luna de Aliaga Beatriz Eugenia
Published: June 2021

En este capítulo, se presentan las tres posturas que existen en cuanto a los sujetos responsables en casos de violaciones a los derechos humanos, para luego abordar lo relativo al campo de las empresas y los derechos humanos, con énfasis en el marco de las Naciones Unidas sobre empresas y derechos humanos, en los principios rectores sobre empresas y derechos humanos y en sus tres pilares de proteger, respetar y remediar. Tambié, se analiza lo planteado por el Plan Nacional de Acción sobre Derechos Humanos y Empresas, y se relaciona con la prevención de la trata de personas.
Insectos asociados al cacao en Catacamas, Honduras, 2016
Authors: Jiménez Martínez Edgardo , Antúnez Munguía Yoni
Published: June 2021

El cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) es una planta tropical que pertenece a la familia malvaceae. Se realizó esta investigación con el objetivo de contribuir al conocimiento científico, a través de la identificación y diversidad de los insectos asociados al cultivo de cacao. El estudio se desarrolló de julio 2016 a marzo de 2017 en cuatro fincas de cacao en Honduras en el municipio de Catacamas del departamento Olancho, en las cuales se colocaron trampas de pitfall, galones con melaza, trampas amarillas y observación directa para la captura y muestreo de insectos. Los resultados han mostrado que la finca con mayor abundancia de insectos es El Nance, en total se encontraron 11 órdenes y las familias más abundantes fueron Formicidae, Muscidae, Scarabaeidae, Ceratopogonidae, Apidae, Vespidae, Nymphalidae, Culicidae, Nitidulidae y Acrididae. Según la estimación de la diversidad mediante el índice de Shannon Weaver, la finca La Vega resulta ser la más diversa con un índice de 1,06 y según el índice de Simpson la finca más dominante es Rosales.
Tussenkroniek rechtspraak strafrecht
Authors: Mevis P.A.M. , Postma L.
Published: June 2021

Tussenkroniek rechtspraak strafrecht. Euthanasie op basis van een schriftelijke wilsverklaring

In het onderstaande wordt de gang van zaken in de Koffie-euthanasiezaak betreffende euthanasie op basis van een schriftelijke wilsverklaring op een rij gezet. Enkele onderdelen daarvan worden van enig commentaar voorzien. Daarnaast wordt aandacht besteed aan de herziene versie van de EuthanasieCode 2018 en RTE-oordelen met betrekking tot euthanasie bij dementie op basis van een schriftelijke wilsverklaring uit de periode ná de beslissingen van de Hoge Raad van 21 april 2020. De conclusie is dat euthanasie op basis van een schriftelijke wilsverklaring van een eigen, op deze modaliteit toegesneden wettelijke regeling moet worden voorzien. Een voorstel daartoe is voorhanden.
Clive Leatherdale, Historia de Drácula, Albert Beteta [trad.], Arpa, Barcelona, 2019. ISBN: 978-84-12623-19-7.
Authors: Martínez Martínez Tania Isabel
Published: June 2021

Clive Leatherdale, Historia de Drácula, Albert Beteta [trad.], Arpa, Barcelona, 2019. ISBN: 978-84-12623-19-7.
Envejecimiento y atención a la dependencia en los territorios de Euskal Herria
Authors: Arin Arrate , Berasategui Maia , Martínez Virto Lucía , Melito Laurent , Toña Ángel , Zalakain Joseba
Published: June 2021

Este artículo resume un informe financiado por el Departamento de Política Social de la Diputación Foral de Gipuzkoa sobre la atención a las personas mayores dependientes en la Comunidad Autónoma Vasca, la Comunidad Foral Navarra e Ipar Euskal Herria. El objetivo del trabajo es triple. Por una parte, describir el funcionamiento básico del sistema de servicios sociales para personas mayores o dependientes en cada territorio. Por otra, ofrecer datos e indicadores que permitan dimensionar y poner en relación el alcance de esas políticas en cada territorio, desde el punto de vista del número de personas atendidas, los servicios ofrecidos, el personal ocupado o el gasto realizado. Por último, identificar las principales similitudes y divergencias que existen entre los tres territorios, identificar los retos comunes —así como los específicos de cada territorio— y plantear algunas recomendaciones para la mejora de los servicios en los tres territorios analizados, a partir de los aprendizajes extraídos.
La acción humanitaria y las personas con discapacidad
Authors: Colina Martín Sergio
Published: June 2021

El presente trabajo se propone realizar un análisis de las principales cuestiones relativas a la toma en consideración efectiva de la discapacidad en el ámbito de la acción humanitaria, tanto desde un punto de vista sincrónico (marcos conceptuales y normativos existentes, consensos alcanzados, principales necesidades y respuestas a las mismas) como diacrónico (principios en transformación en los ámbitos humanitarios y de la discapacidad, perspectiva histórica sobre los principales hitos internacionales en la materia, retos de futuro). Para ello, se llevará a cabo un repaso de los principales acuerdos multilaterales y documentos estratégicos, así como de la literatura más destacada sobre el tema, poniendo de relieve el papel destacado de la Convención de Naciones Unidas sobre los Derechos de las Personas con Discapacidad y la Carta sobre la Inclusión de Personas con Discapacidad en la Acción Humanitaria, y señalando igualmente las carencias aún existentes para su plena implementación.
El acceso a los medios de transporte aéreo por las personas con discapacidad orgánica. El caso de la diálisis peritoneal automatizada de las personas con enfermedad renal crónica
Authors: Ramiro Avilés Miguel Angel , Ramírez Carvajal Paulina
Published: June 2021

El objetivo del trabajo es analizar la libertad de desplazamiento y circulación reconocida a las personas con discapacidad, que es clave para construir una ‘ciudadanía móvil’ que permita su inclusión social enfrentándose a las desventajas de movilidad en el transporte. El ejercicio de esta libertad debe garantizarse con medidas de diseño universal y, en caso de necesidad, con ajustes razonables que no supongan una carga desproporcionada. El principal resultado es mostrar que, en España, las personas con enfermedad renal crónica que realizan la diálisis peritoneal automatizada se encuentran con una serie de barreras que impiden el disfrute de la libertad de desplazamiento y circulación en igualdad de condiciones que el resto de las personas con discapacidad que requieren el uso de equipos de movilidad. El valor añadido de este trabajo radica en que plantea una nueva faceta de la accesibilidad universal, del derecho a la movilidad, compatible con la seguridad y del enfoque de los ajustes razonables.
Adaptación de los cuestionarios MOS y ComRols a lengua de señas colombiana
Authors: Londoño Arredondo Nora Helena , Suárez Monsalve Luisa Fernanda , Restrepo Restrepo Yamile , Amaya Montoya Yeisiri , Martínez Serna Yonathan Alexander , Torres Castro Damaris , Peña Cordero Yolmer Daniel , Agudelo Cifuentes Maite Catalina
Published: June 2021

Objetivo: validar el constructo del apoyo social y adaptar dos cuestionarios en versión de videos a la lengua de señas colombiana. Metodología: estudio psicométrico, n = 27 participantes de la comunidad sorda (33,3 % hombres y 66,6 % mujeres), edad media 35,15 (DE 13.467). Instrumentos: cuestionario de apoyo social Medical Outcomes Study (MOS; Sherbourne y Stewart, 1991) y Apoyo a la Comunicación y a la ejecución del Rol Social (ComRols, elaborado por Londoño y Suarez e incluido en el anexo 2 en este artículo) adaptados en versión de videos a lengua de señas colombiana. Procedimiento: el estudio del constructo teórico se realizó con grupos focales y la validez por jurados expertos intérpretes y usuarios de lengua de señas colombiana. Se realizaron análisis psicométricos. Resultados: la evaluación experta reportó puntajes bajos en la estructura gramatical del MOS y puntajes favorables en la prueba ComRols. Análisis psicométrico: Alfa de Cronbah: MOS = .939; Apoyo en comunicación = .849 y Apoyo en la ejecución del rol social = .803. Validez de criterio de ComRols tomando como referencia el cuestionario MOS = .689 (p = .013). Conclusiones: los cuestionarios en versión de videos en lengua de señas colombiana son confiables para la comunidad sorda colombiana.
Abordaje metodológico en salud sexual y reproductiva en situaciones de discapacidad con equipos de salud en Uruguay
Authors: Farías Rodríguez María Carolina , Córdoba Wolman Julia , Barbosa Molina Eugenia , Gelpi Pepe Gonzalo , Caillet-Bois Duvoy Cecilia , López Gómez Alejandra , Bagnato Núñez María José
Published: June 2021

Farías, M. C. (2021). Abordaje metodológico en salud sexual y reproductiva en situaciones de discapacidad con equipos de salud en Uruguay. Revista Española de Discapacidad, 9(1), pp. 261-271
El autismo en los manuales diagnósticos internacionales. Cambios y consecuencias en las últimas ediciones
Authors: Grosso Funes María Laura
Published: June 2021

Grosso, M. L. (2021). El autismo en los manuales diagnósticos internacionales: cambios y consecuencias en las últimas ediciones. Revista Española de Discapacidad, 9(1), pp. 273-283
Comportamiento suicida en el trastorno del espectro autista
Authors: Baños-Chaparro Jonatan
Published: June 2021

Baños-Chaparro, J. (2021). Comportamiento suicida en el trastorno del espectro autista. Revista Española de Discapacidad, 9(1), pp. 285-294
Prediction of hERG inhibition of drug discovery compounds using biomimetic HPLC measurements
Authors: Stergiopoulos Chrysanthos , Tsopelas Fotios , Valko Klara
Published: June 2021

The major causes of failure of drug discovery compounds in clinics are the lack of efficacy and toxicity. To reduce late-stage failures in the drug discovery process, it is essential to estimate early the probability of adverse effects and potential toxicity. Cardiotoxicity is one of the most often observed problems related to a compound's inhibition of the hERG channel responsible for the potassium cation flux. Biomimetic HPLC methods can be used for the early screening of a compound's lipophilicity, protein binding and phospholipid partition. Based on the published hERG pIC50 data of 90 marketed drugs and their measured biomimetic properties, a model has been developed to predict the hERG inhibition using the measured binding of compounds to alpha-1-acid-glycoprotein (AGP) and immobilised artificial membrane (IAM). A representative test set of 16 compounds was carefully selected. The training set, involving the remaining compounds, served to establish the linear model. The mechanistic model supports the hypothesis that compounds have to traverse the cell membrane and bind to the hERG ion channel to cause the inhibition. The AGP and the hERG ion channel show structural similarity, as both bind positively charged compounds with strong shape selectivity. In contrast, a good IAM partition is a prerequisite for cell membrane traversal. For reasons of comparison, a corresponding model was derived by replacing the measured biomimetic properties with calculated physicochemical properties. The model established with the measured biomimetic binding properties proved to be superior and can explain over 70% of the variance of the hERG pIC50 values.

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