bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bench to Shop™: An Interdisciplinary Training Program for Transitioning of Transboundary Animal Disease Research to Commercialization
Authors: Arenas-Gamboa Angela M. , Simmons Heather L. , Werre Stephen R. , Krecek Rosina C.
Published: March 2020

Transboundary animal diseases (TADs) are livestock diseases characterized as highly contagious, fast-spreading, and capable of producing high morbidity and mortality. Accidental or intentional introduction of these diseases into the United States could devastate the economy, food security, and public health. Training of researchers, scientists and animal health workers is often limited to prevention and diagnosis with little emphasis on the importance of translating knowledge to the development of new products for the prevention, detection and control of outbreaks. The Bench to Shop™ training program was developed to fill this gap and applied an innovative blended-learning method through the use of an online platform, a 3-week experiential training, and a 1-month follow-up project. The program specifically targeted next-generation researchers, including PhD students, post-doctoral researchers, and early-career faculty. A total of 17 trainees, in two cohorts, were selected through a national and international recruitment process. Program evaluation consisted of focus groups, follow-up interviews, and pre- and post-tests of didactic material, revealing statistically significant gains in knowledge. Participants expanded their professional networks with leaders in industry and regulatory agencies related to production and/or commercialization of TAD products and deepened their commitment toward keeping our country safe from TADs. Post-program impacts on trainees included advancing products toward commercialization, partnering with connections made through the program, and demonstrating dedication to homeland security by pursuing product development related educational and career opportunities. Overall, results suggest this program provides an added value and should be readily available to the current and future workforce.
Small Animal Resident Selection Processes at a University Teaching Hospital: An Analysis and Recommendations for Improvement
Authors: Cook Audrey K. , Creevy Kate E. , Levine Jonathan , Arthur Winfred
Published: March 2020

Concerns regarding resident performance within a small animal department prompted a review of selection practices, with the intent of improving validity and efficiency. Information was gathered from semi-structured interviews and descriptions of current processes; emphasis was placed on determining how the Veterinary Internship and Residency Matching Program application was used. Processes were found to lack standardization and rely heavily on arbitrary judgments. In addition, faculty members expressed concerns regarding their reliability and the time spent generating candidate rankings. Suggestions for improvement were based on current practices in personnel psychology and human resource management. The need for standardization within and across specialty groups was emphasized, along with a multiple-hurdle approach in which a substantial deficit or red flag in any component results in candidate disqualification. Comprehensive recommendations were made for the selection process as follows: Each application undergoes initial administrative screening for employment eligibility and academic cut-offs; eligible applications are scored by 2–3 faculty members using defined ratings on four equally weighted pre-interview criteria (i.e., veterinary education, post-graduation experiences, personal statement, and standardized letters of reference); phone calls to colleagues with knowledge of the applicant follow specific guidelines and a rating scale; veterinary-situational structured interview questions with appropriate rating scales are used to assess candidates’ standing on specified competencies identified as important for success; and the interview score is weighted equally and added to the four pre-interview components to determine the final rank. It is hoped this new approach will take less time and facilitate the selection of successful residents.
“Curiosity and the Desire of Beauty”: Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s The Beloved and Some Contingent Aesthetic Considerations
Authors: Bentley D.M.R.
Published: March 2020

Using as a basis Walter Pater’s contention in the “Postscript” to Appreciations (1889) that “[c]uriosity and the desire of beauty, have each their place in art, as in all true art criticism,” this article offers an analysis of the inspiration, production, colorifics, iconography, and reception of Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s The Beloved (1865–66, 1873), a residually Pre-Raphaelite painting that Frederic George Stephens regarded as one of “the finest productions of . . . [Rossetti’s] genius and matured skills.” Demonstrating through the comments of Stephens and others that Victorians responded erotically to The Beloved, the article draws on Immanuel Kant’s Critique of Judgment to assist in situating the painting and related works in the context of “art for art’s sake” and the emergence of modernist aesthetics. In doing so, the article also situates The Beloved among central issues of Victorian scholarly and theoretical debate such as race, materialism, and gendered viewing.
DNA Methylation Tools and Strategies: Methods in a Review
Authors: Karbalaie Niya Mohammad Hadi , Roshan-zamir Naeimeh , Mortazavi Elham
Published: March 2020

DNA methylation is known as an important epigenetic change in plants and vertebrates genome. In this process, the methyl group transferred by DNA methyl transferase enzymes to cytosine at carbon residue 5 often in the CpG dinucleotide context. DNA methylation plays an important role in the natural development of the organism, genome stability maintenance and processes such as genomic imprinting and chromosome X inactivation in mammals. In addition, changes in DNA methylation pattern have seen in many diseases, including cancer. Analysis of DNA methylation has been useful for rapid disease diagnosis and progression. In recent decades, a revolution has taken place in the methods of DNA methylation analysis, and it is possible to study the pattern of gene methylation at a widespread, short and high resolution level. These methods can be divided into three general categories: (1) cut-based methods by methylation-sensitive enzymes; (2) sodium bisulfide based methods; (3) antibody based methods. Since the existence of different methods makes it difficult to select the appropriate approach, in this review, a number of common methods for examining the methylation pattern with the advantages and disadvantages will be discussed.
Manajemen Keuangan Masjid Bagi Takmir Masjid Nurul Iman Perumahan Pondok Rejo Asri Sebagai Upaya Meningkatkan Kemakmuran Masjid
Authors: Hidayati Istania Widayati , Usman Nurodin
Published: March 2020

Kemakmuran masjid ditopang oleh manajemen keuangan yang baik. Berbagai program yang direncanakan tidak berlangsung optimal jika tidak didukung dengan keuangan yang kuat dan sehat. Artinya, perlu adanya manajemen keuangan yang baik dan profesional. Hal ini dikarenakan sebagian besar dana masjid berasal dari donasi jamaahnya, maka para jamaahlah yang paling berhak mendapat manfaat secara langsung maupun tidak langsung. Infaq Jumat di masjid Nurul Iman setiap jum’at rata-rata Rp 700.000,- jika dikalikan satu bulan berarti mencapai angka Rp 2.800.000,- dan jika satu tahun dapat menembus angka Rp 33.600.000,-. Angka ini sejatinya dapat menjadi kekuatan ekonomi penggerak masjid, sehingga masjid dapat mencapai tingkat kemakmuran yang baik untuk kemakmuran jamaahnya. Perlu ditekankan kepada takmir bahwa uang infaq adalah amanah umat yang harus dikelola bukan didiamkan tanpa kegiatan yang manfaat. Kurang mampunya takmir membangun konsep kemakmuran berakibat pada kurang dinamisnya penggunaan uang infaq. Padahal harapan jamaah, infaq yang diberikan dapat digunakan sehingga mendatangkan manfaat dan juga pahala. Permasalahan yang paling mendasar adalah: masih banyaknya uang kas yang mengendap, belum digunakan untuk membuat beragam kegiatan yang bertujuan memakmurkan jamaah masjid. Adapun solusi yang ditawarkan untuk pemecahan masalah tersebut adalah melalui program sosialisasi, pelatihan, praktik dan pendampingan kepada takmir masjid Nurul Iman agar masjid melakukan kegiatan yang lebih banyak dan lebih bermanfaat bagi jamaahnya
Pendampingan Sistem Pelaporan Keuangan Pada Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDes) Karya Manunggal
Authors: Waharini Faqiatul Mariya , Raharja Bayu Sindhu , Kurnia Marlina
Published: March 2020

Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah untuk mengoptimalkan tata kelola keuangan BUMDes yang bergerak pada bidang jasa simpan pinjam. Target kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah menciptakan tata kelola keuangan tersebut berupa pencatatan laporan keuangan beserta alat analisanya. Hal ini menjadi sangat urgen karena tata kelola keuangan adalah salah satu prasyarat untuk mewujudkan tata kelola perusahaan yang baik pada level unit usaha. Adapun mitra pengabdian ini adalah BUMDes ”Karya Manunggal” yang berlokasi di Desa Keditan, Kecamatan Ngablak, Kabupaten Magelang. Tahapan kegiatan pengabdian akan diawali dengan diskusi lanjutan mengenai BUMDes dengan pengurus. Selanjutnya adalah pembentukan sistem digital aktivitas dan pelaporan keuangan, pelatihan konsep dasar pencatatan keuangan, hingga pada tahap pengoperasian sistem yang akan dilaksanakan dalam waktu 3 bulan. Pada pelaksanaanya, setelah berdiskusi dan mempelajari laporan keuangan yang ada. Tim pengabdian memutuskan untuk membuatkan software penginputan (pengadministrasian) pinjaman serta pelaporan keuangan. Rencana awal, semestinya menggunakan MS. Excel pun direvisi karena kompleksitas kegiatan di BUMDes yang sudah sedemikian banyak dan sulit tercover dengan menggunakan MS. Excel. Dengan menggunakan software tersebut, kegiatan operasional BUMDes akan menjadi lebih efisien, lebih paperless. Efisiensi kegiatan ini dapat dimanfaatkan untuk pengoptimalan kegiatan lain yang produktif
Pemberdayaan Guru dalam Mengembangkan Perangkat Pembelajaran Aktif Berkarakter Islam Rahmatan Lil’alamin
Authors: Mawardi Imam , Baihaqi Akhmad
Published: March 2020

Guru merupakan ujung tombak dalam sebuah institusi pendidikan. Sebagai seorang pendidik, guru harus mampu menguasai berbagai macam kompetensi. SD Muhammadiyah Pujotomo dan MI Muhammadiyah Danurejo sebagai institusi pendidikan, mempunyai masalah yang salah satunya adalah berkaitan dengan kompetensi yang dimiliki oleh guru. Para guru belum bisa mengkonstekstualisasikan materi dengan pendekatan Islami dalam mengajar. Sehingga hal tersebut berpengaruh pada output siswa dalam hal pembentukan karakter keagamaan dan sosial belum menunjukkan sikap yang diharapkan, padahal seharusnya out put pendidikan Islam harus lebih baik daripada pendidikan umum. Solusi yang ditawarkan untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut adalah dengan metode pembelajaran aktif berkarakter Islam rahmatan lil ‘alamin. Metode yang akan dipakai dalam pencapaian tujuan tersebut adalah model pemberdayaan masyarakat partisipatif atau Participatory Rural Apraissal (PRA). Metode ini dipilih berdasarkan pertimbangan bahwa yang mempunyai atau menghadapi masalah adalah mitra, oleh karena itu keterlibatan mitra dalam penentuan pemecahan masalah yang dihadapi dan penyelesaiannya sangat diperlukan. Sedangkan rencana hasil yang akan dicapai yaitu 1) kontinyuitas pelaksanaan pembelajaran aktif dengan menggunakan metode berkarakter Islam rahmatan lil’alamin di tingkat SD/MI se Kabupaten Magelang. 2). menghasilkan pedoman metode pembelajaran aktif berkarakter rahmatan lil’alamin dalam bentuk diktat/ modul; serta peningkatan kompetensi pendidik mengimplementasikan metode pembelajaran aktif berkarakter rahmatan lil’alamin.
Sagittal Radiographic Parameters of the Spine in Three Physiological Postures Characterized Using a Slot Scanner and Their Potential Implications on Spinal Weight-Bearing Properties
Authors: Hey Hwee Weng Dennis , Ng Nathaniel Li-Wen , Loh Khin Yee Sammy , Tan Yong Hong , Tan Kimberly-Anne , Moorthy Vikaesh , Lau Eugene Tze Chun , Liu Gabriel , Wong Hee-Kit
Published: March 2020

Study Design: Prospective radiographic comparative study.Purpose: To compare and understand the load-bearing properties of each functional spinal unit (FSU) using three commonly assumed, physiological, spinal postures, namely, the flexed (slump sitting), erect (standing) and extended (backward bending) postures. Overview of Literature: Sagittal spinal alignment is posture-dependent and influences the load-bearing properties of the spine. The routine placement of intervertebral cages “as anterior as possible” to correct deformity may compromise the load-bearing capabilities of the spine, leading to complications.Methods: We recruited young patients with nonspecific low back pain for <3 months, who were otherwise healthy. Each patient had EOS images taken in the flexed, erect and extended positions, in random order, as well as magnetic resonance imaging to assess for disk degeneration. Angular and disk height measurements were performed and compared in all three postures using paired t-tests. Changes in disk height relative to the erect posture were caclulated to determine the alignment-specific load-bearing area of each FSU.Results: Eighty-three patients (415 lumbar intervertebral disks) were studied. Significant alignment changes were found between all three postures at L1/2, and only between erect and flexion at the other FSUs. Disk height measurements showed that the neutral axis of the spine, marked by zones where disk heights did not change, varied between postures and was level specific. The load-bearing areas were also found to be more anterior in flexion and more posterior in extension, with the erect spine resembling the extended spine to a greater extent.Conclusions: Load-bearing areas of the lumbar spine are sagittal alignment-specific and level-specific. This may imply that, depending on the surgical realignment strategy, attention should be paid not just to placing an intervertebral cage “as anterior as possible” for generating lordosis, but also on optimizing load-bearing in the lumbar spine.
Classification and Management Algorithm for Postoperative Wound Complications Following Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Authors: Kanna Rishi Mugesh , Renjith Karukayil Ramakrishnan , Shetty Ajoy Prasad , Rajasekaran Shanmuganathan
Published: March 2020

Study Design: Retrospective study.Purpose: Postoperative wound complications occurring after transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) are unique, as they can involve different tissue zones (subcutaneous, subfascial, osseous, peri-implant, and disc). Overview of Literature: Management of postoperative infections occurring after TLIF remains controversial in the context of retention or removal of implants.Methods: A total of 1,279 consecutive patients (1,520 segments) who underwent TLIF with a minimum follow-up of 1 year were analyzed. Patients with wound complications were classified anatomically into the following five types: type 1, suprafascial necrosis; type 2, wound dehiscence; type 3, pus around screws and rods; type 4, bone marrow edema; and type 5, pus in the disc space. Details pertaining to clinicoradiological and laboratory findings and management were also recorded.Results: Of the 62 patients (4.8%) with wound complications, there were seven patients in type 1, 35 in type 2, 10 in type 3, four in type 4, and six in type 5. Patients in types 1 and 2 manifested delayed wound healing and were systemically well. In type 1, five patients were managed with resuturing and two were managed conservatively. In type 2, all patients had wound gaping and were managed by debridement, whereas three patients required vacuum-assisted closure. Patients in type 3 had severe back pain and fever, with demonstrable pus around the screw site. Tissue culture identified organisms in 90% of the patients. Patients in type 4 presented with increasing back pain, and magnetic resonance imaging revealed vertebral bone marrow edema. Those in type 5 had severe back pain and fever, with demonstrable pus in the disc space. Patients in types 3–5 required debridement, implant revision/retention, and long-term antibiotics.Conclusions: The new anatomical classification of surgical site infections could help grade the severity of infection and provide tangible treatment guidelines, resulting in better infection clearance and patient outcomes.
Assessment of Clinical and Radiological Parameters in Spinal Tuberculosis: Comparison between Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Positive and Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Negative Patients
Authors: Sagane Shrikant Shrikrishnarao , Patil Vishal Supda , Bartakke Girish Dnyaneshwar , Kale Kaustubh Yeshwant
Published: March 2020

Study Design: Prospective comparative study.Purppse: A prospective comparative analysis of 30 patients with spinal tuberculosis (15 human immunodeficiency viruses [HIV] positive and 15 HIV negative). We compared the clinical and radiological parameters of the two groups.Overview of Literature: With the increasing incidence of HIV and tuberculosis co-infection, spinal tuberculosis is increasing globally, especially in developing countries. The diagnosis of spinal tuberculosis presents a challenge due to nonspecific constitutional symptoms and late presentation.Methods: A prospective study was conducted of 30 patients with spinal tuberculosis (15 HIV positive and 15 HIV negative) from August 2014–July 2016 for assessment of clinical and radiological parameters. Neurological assessment was done by classification of tuberculous paraplegia, and the amount of kyphosis was assessed by Cobb angle on a plain radiograph. Abscess size in anterior epidural space, the number of vertebral bodies involved and collapsed, and skip lesions were noted on magnetic resonance imaging. Results: In the prospective analysis of 30 patients, HIV positive (n=15) and HIV negative (n=15), there was no significant difference in neurological grading between the two groups. The amount of vertebral body destruction and degree of kyphosis was significantly greater in HIV-negative patients as compared with HIV-positive patients. There was a significant difference in Cobb angle between the two groups. The amount of anterior epidural space abscess formation was greater in HIV-positive patients as compared with HIVnegative patients.Conclusions: HIV-negative patients had greater vertebral body destruction and resultant kyphosis as compared with HIV-positive patients, who had greater anterior epidural abscess formation.
Effect of fat replacement by fructooligosaccharide in hamburger: physicochemical, technological and sensorial analysis
Authors: Hartmann Giovanna , Teixeira Flávia , Soares Jaqueline Machado , Silva Kátia Aparecida da , Schwarz Kélin , Schiessel Dalton Luiz , Novello Daiana
Published: March 2020

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of fat substitution by fructooligosaccharide on physicochemical, technological and sensory characteristics of hamburgers. Five hamburgers formulations were prepared: F1 - standard (0% FOS) and the others added 1.25% (F2), 2.50% (F3), 3.75% (F4) and 5% (F5) of FOS. The Acceptability similar to standard sample was found for hamburgers with up to 3.75% prebiotic addition. However, all formulations had acceptability index above 70%. Cooking yield, moisture retention, shrinkage and fat retention have been increased as FOS was added. Substitution of fat by FOS increased carbohydrate and fiber content and decreased lipid and calorie hamburgers content. FOS addition did not change red and yellow values, however it increased brightness of product. FOS is an ingredient with potential for addition in beef hamburger, improving physicochemical and technological parameters and with little influence on sensory characteristics.
Influence of Market Focus Planning Strategies on Competitiveness of Private Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya
Authors: NDERITU NENE , Chui Dr. Mary Mugwe , Edabu Dr. Paul
Published: March 2020

In the last three decades, the republic of Kenya has witnessed a tremendous increase in the number of chartered universities and a stiff competition for students. The student enrolment base coupled with the emergence of private university education providers turned the university arena in Kenya into a student enrolment market, leading to intense competition between Public and Private Universities. The researcher realizes that, the existing studies relate competitiveness with performance. Thus, the purpose of this study was to assess the influence of market focus planning strategies on competitiveness of private universities in Nairobi County, Kenya. Resource Based Theory, Competitive Advantage Theory and Generic Framework Theory guided this study. The study applied mixed method approach and thus adopted concurrent triangulation design. Target population comprised 66 Registrar Academics, 66 Registrar Admissions and 33 Directors of Marketing all totalling to 165. Using the Central Limit Theorem, 36 Registrars of Academics, 36 Registrars of Admissions and 18 Directors of Marketing were purposively sampled. Questionnaires were used to collect data from Registrar Academic and Admissions whereas interview guide was used to gather data from Directors of Marketing. Data analysis began by identifying common themes from the respondents’ description of their experiences. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically along the objectives and were presented in narrative forms. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferentially using Chi-Square through Statistical Packages for Social Science and presented using tables. The study established that many private universities have not fully adopted market focus planning strategies to enhance their competitiveness. The study recommends that private universities design and market their academic programmes affordable to students from all socio-economic backgrounds.
Creative economy, authenticity and peripheral memories: the favela souvenirs in Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Santos Vieira de Jesus Diego , Perrotta Isabella
Published: March 2020

The aim is to examine the economic and cultural roles of the favela souvenirs for Rio de Janeiro’s slums, with the focus on the work of a male artist from Santa Teresa (an old neighbourhood, on the top tod a hill in the central region of the city, with great tourist appeal and strong contrast between mansions and one of the poorest and most violent communities of Rio). The main argument indicates that favela souvenirs generate income and jobs not only for craft workers, but indirectly for tourist guides, food services and other creative sectors connected to the favela tourism. When these souvenirs are original and truth-telling, they may stimulate a better perception of the favelas in tourists and consolidate them as tourist destinations, despite the aggravation of violence in many slums in Rio de Janeiro. Favela souvenirs also carry the memories of the city’s periphery, which is sometimes seen as secondary in Rio de Janeiro’s long-established tourist images and “generic souvenirs”. They offer greater visibility to the cultural production of marginalized social groups, which fuels potentially transformative views about the favelas and bring about the discussion on the lives of those who live in these areas. In the case of the work of the considered artist, it is possible to say that his paintings have elements of the “objective authenticity” of souvenirs, which contrast with a preconceived idea of an “imaginary favela” in his treatment of Santa Teresa’s poorest communities. However, there are some aspects of standardization in his pictorial production and simulation in the process of elaboration of the artist’s work during tourists’ visits to his studio.
Use of Learning Analytics Interactive Dashboards in Serious Games
Authors: Scheneider Thaís , Lemos Robson
Published: March 2020

The learning analytics in serious games, corresponds to a subject in increasing demand in the educational field. In this context, there is a need to study how data visualizations found in the literature are adopted in learning analytics in serious games. This paper presents a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) on how the evolution of studies associated with the use of learning analytics interactive dashboards in serious games is processed, seeking to investigate the characteristics of using dashboards for viewing educational data. A bibliometric analysis was carried out in which 75 relevant studies were selected from the Scopus, Web of Science, and IEEExplore databases. From the data analysis, it was observed that in the current literature there is a reduced number of studies containing the main actors in the learning process, as follows: teachers/instructors, students/participants, game developers/designers, and managers/researchers. In the vast majority of investigated studies, data visualization algorithms are used, where the main focus takes into account only actors, such as teachers/instructors and students/participants.
Parameters to reduce waste in the paper curl process in a PIM company
Authors: Do Nascimento Vaz Felipe , De Sousa Pereira Dalzira , Gomes da Silva Jonas
Published: March 2020

In a highly competitive environment among companies, standardization of processes has been one of the means to reduce errors, defects, and costs. Thus, the objective of this study is to investigate what is the best standard with parameters to be applied to the manufacture of corrugated cardboard in a company in the Industrial Pole of Manaus (PIM), aiming to reduce the number of wastes from this process. The data were collected from the production management system of company X and analyzed through brainstorming with the employees of the studied process. At the end of the research it was concluded that the parameters that most influence the generation of approximately 9 types of scrap are: (a) Temperature of the cover and core; b) Press pressure; c) Corrugate pressure; d) Glue crack; e) Pressure of the coil door brakes. To reduce factory waste, a standardized list was proposed containing the parameters for each composition, observing the peculiarities of this production process.
Diagnosis of accessibility in the FT/UFAM classrooms
Authors: Vinhote Melo Joseana , Gomes da Silva Jonas , Rodrigues Barreiros Nilson , Sena de Almeida Ely , De Sousa Pereira Dalzira
Published: March 2020

The article analyzes the accessibility problems in the classrooms of the Faculty of Technology of the Federal University of Amazonas (FT/UFAM) based on NBR 9050:2004, to propose suggestions for improvements. The data were collected through a checklist applied in 17 classrooms chosen at random. Besides, measurements and photographic records were performed to compare the reality of the classroom environment by meeting the requirements of this standard. The analysis concluded that most of the measured variables do not satisfy the requirements of NBR 9050:2004. The most critical problems are related to a) the gap in width and height of the doors; b) the width of the corridors between the rows of chairs; c) the signs on the doors; d) the height of installation of the blackboard; e) the absence of desks adaptable and available to a Person in Wheelchair; f) the height for installing sockets; g) the height of the light and air conditioning switches. All of these items were 100% disapproved, as they did not meet the minimum requirements required by the standard. Therefore, several recommendations were suggested to the FT/UFAM managers.
Private Higher Education Instituions’ Intangible Assets
Authors: Bezerra Jaldemir Santana Batista , Bortoli Robélius De
Published: March 2020

This article aims to compare the Human Capital, Intellectual Capital and Integrative Capital production of teachers before and after their academic degree. With this goal, the following problem will be answered: the incentive to the teachers to their professional qualification, the academic degree search, of HEI (Higher Education Institution) interest under the aspect of Human Capital, Intellectual Capital and Integrative Capital production rise, has generated expected results in each capital after reaching the titration? The present hypothesis are two: there are no differences in production of Intangible Assets in Human Resources before and after academic degree and there are differences in production of Intangible Assets in Human Resources before and after academic degree. Regarding the methodology, it was used a qualitative approach with deductions and inductions to the production of theoretical construction from the data analysis, proposed by Silva et al, (2010)
MANAGEMENT OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS IN PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS:
Authors: Bezerra Jaldemir Santana Batista , Bortoli Robélius De
Published: March 2020

This article aims to evaluate the financial impact of teacher’s academic degree for Higher Education Institutions’ (HEI) management and answers the following research problem: what is the financial impact in HEI’s management in the incentive to teachers’ professional qualification and academic degree? Methodologically is about a case study inside the universe of private HEI which sample was chosen randomly. It was used descriptive statistics. For that it was shown data in four tables followed by their descriptions with previous discussion of results presented that reveals a big financial impact to HEI, which makes necessary the assertive decision making by the management.
Quality Assurance & Accreditation of Teacher Education in Pakistan: Scope for Internationalization
Authors: Arif Seema , Liaqat Zunaira , Afzal Ayesha
Published: March 2020

This semi-structured qualitative study aimed to explore the perceptions of the faculty of education departments in various universities about the quality assurance and accreditation process and their willingness to initiate this process in their respective departments. A mixed item questionnaire comprising close and open ended questions was used to collect data from 152 faculty members teaching in the education departments of 16 universities of Pakistan. The faculty members serving at various positions were purposively selected for the study. Triangulation was achieved through content analysis of the survey, document analysis of NACTE manuals and HEC directives. Finally, thematic analysis was completed to arrive at conclusions. The study concluded that the faculty of education departments lacks awareness about the quality assurance and accreditation process. Moreover, findings also suggest that universities are not prepared in many aspects for the achievement of national accreditation. However, in spite of their unwillingness to initiate efforts for internationalization, the faculty demonstrated a keen interest in learning about the accreditation process itself. It is recommended that National Accreditation Council for Teacher Education must set new targets to meet the goals of the accreditation of teacher education in Pakistan.
Development of Articulation Screening Tool to Assess the Articulation Errors in Urdu Speaking School Going Children
Authors: Muzaffar Hamda , Iftikhar Nayab , Khan Muhammad Sikander Ghayas , Malik Sumera Nawaz
Published: March 2020

Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and more than 100 million people speak Urdu worldwide. Urdu has 43 phonemes, however, there are some distinct phonemes in English and Urdu languages that affect the accuracy of test results. Ultimately, it leads to difficulty in assessment, diagnosis and intervention planning. This study is aimed to develop a criterion based articulation screening tool to identify articulation errors in Urdu speaking school going children. For this purpose, 500 Urdu words were selected after literature review for eliciting spontaneous single word responses at initial, medial and final positions. 10 professionals were requested to review and rate each word on a scale ranging from 1 – 5 (1=strongly disagree, 2= disagree, 3= neutral, 4=agree, 5= strongly agree). Pilot study was conducted on 25 Urdu speaking school going children to check content validity. The mean score of all the responses was calculated and the top three responses were selected for further application. In the second application, 200 school going children including 100 boys and 100 girls were included. Their responses comprising sound utterances at initial, medial and final positions were converted to mean scores. Mean scores of expert opinion, pilot study and final application of UAST were calculated using Excel spreadsheets. The minimum mean score of selected words was 3, whereas the maximum mean score was 5. Final application proves the validity of UAST. The minimum mean score of selected words was 4.5, whereas the maximum mean score was 5. The study proved that UAST is a valid screening tool to screen articulation errors in Urdu speaking school going children.
Human Rights Education in Pre-Service Teacher Education – Pakistan
Authors: Naeem Mehek , Gul Fariha , Asghar Zaheer , Zafar Naeem ,   Child Rights Department, University of Lahore, Pakistan
Published: March 2020

As per international obligations, Human Rights Education (HRE) should be imparted to all. In Pakistan, teacher training institutes and Bachelors in Education (BEd) programs provide a platform for promoting and ensuring the teaching of human rights to prospective teachers. Hence, the purpose of this study was to assess the extent of the transfer of knowledge about human rights to pre-service teachers during their BEd courses. A case study approach was used in qualitative paradigm to study the BEd programs of three education universities in Lahore, Pakistan. The study used document analysis and survey with pre-service teachers for the collection of data. Content analysis was used to analyze the scheme of studies given by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and the subsequent curricula used by the universities under study. A survey was conducted with 150 pre-service teachers in order to determine their overall knowledge, attitudes and practices as prospective teachers towards the teaching of human rights. The results revealed that an overall positive attitude towards teaching and learning of HRE was found among the respondents of the study. However, no specific module, course or topics in a course focused on HRE in the curricula. The study reflects the need of integration of HRE in teacher training curriculum and recommends that HRE should be a mandatory part of teacher education curricula.
Best Practices for Promoting Teachers’ Professional Development in Malaysia
Authors: Salleh Mohamad Johdi , Hatta Muhammad
Published: March 2020

Cluster schools in Malaysia were formed to employ best teachers to achieve educational outcomes corresponding to the 4th industrial revolution (IR). This study examines the best practices of promoting teachers’ professional development prevalent among principals of cluster secondary schools in Malaysia. The Principal Instructional Management Rating Scale (PIMRS) was used as the data collection instrument. A diverse sample of 871 respondents belonging to both genders, different ethnicities and types of schools, and having various designations at schools was drawn randomly using cluster sampling. The researcher employed descriptive statistical procedures involving frequency count and percentage distribution as the means to analyze the collected data. The use of such data is a standard practice in Malaysia which is employed to plan professional development among principals of cluster secondary schools. The study indicated that the best practice of developing teacher professionalism among principals of cluster secondary schools in Malaysia according to principals’ and teachers’ perceptions was ‘setting aside time at faculty meetings for teachers to share ideas about instruction or information from in-service activities.’ The findings will effectively assist the process of promoting a positive school learning climate among the principals and teachers of secondary schools in Malaysia in the wake of meeting the goals of National Philosophy of Education, Vision 2020 and the aspirations of the Malaysia Education Development Plan 2013-2025 in the era of IR 4. Other school principals may use the outcomes of this research to facilitate and improve students’ academic performance in their respective schools and join hands in the collective effort of raising the work force capable of meeting national goals at par with international standards.
Formation of financial literacy in training of informatics teachers on the basis of the 1С:Enterprise system
Authors: Rodionov M. A. , Akimova I. V.
Published: March 2020

In the submitted study the problem of the formation of financial literacy of students at informatics lessons and relevant training of future informatics teachers is considered. Financial literacy is understood as a set of basic knowledge in the field of finance, banking, insurance, as well as budgeting for personal finances that allow a person to choose the right financial product or service, soberly assess and take risks that may arise during the use of these products, correctly accumulate savings and identify doubtful (fraudulent) investment schemes. The authors conclude that successful development of meaningful lines of the course of financial literacy requires integration of a few school subjects, such as mathematics, history, informatics, social science and literature. The role of modern informatics teacher in the formation of financial literacy of students is great. Therefore, in the training of a future informatics teacher, it should be paid the attention to issues related to the study of elements of financial literacy in informatics lessons. In order to solve the problem, the authors propose to use the special course “Basics of work in 1С:Enterprise”, which is implemented at Penza State University. The article contains a program of the course and the methodological recommendations for its implementation.
Design of Experiments Assessment for the Determination of Moisture Content in Five Herbal Raw Materials Contained in Tea Products
Authors: Castillo Luis , Baltodano Eleaneth , Ram�rez Nils , Vargas Rolando , Hanley Georgia
Published: March 2020

Research interest in natural raw materials is rapidly growing due to the high demand for natural products like herbal teas. Their quality control has a direct impact on safety and efficacy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of sample�s mass and temperature on moisture content in Camellia sinensis (Black tea), Cassia fistula (Senna), Chamaemelum nobile (Chamomille), Lippia alba (Juanilama) and Tilia platyphyllos (Linden) with a gravimetric method developed through a full factorial 32 DoE. A response optimizer was executed in order to establish the test conditions that allow obtaining a response according to a target value from a certified method. DoE�s ANOVA shows reproducibility for Camellia sinensis, Cassia fistula, and Lippia alba. Also, the method�s model is able to explain the response variability for all samples based on the R2 (adj). The composite desirability for the proposed conditions of analysis for the five herbal materials is satisfactory according to each target value. However, the lack of reproducibility in Chamaemelum nobile and Tilia platyphyllos and also, the response prediction problems according to the R2 (pred) for Cassia fistula and Chamaemelum nobile, suggest the execution of further studies for them. Therefore, the present method is considered to be adequate for the analysis of moisture content in Camellia sinensis and Lippia alba raw herbs.
Дослідженна просторових ідентичностей внутрішньо переміщених осіб за допомогою картографічної візуалізації наративів місця проживання
Authors: Lazarenko Valeria
Published: March 2020

Трансформація ідентичностей внутрішньо переміщених осіб (ВПО) висвітлюється як актуальна наукова проблема, що має декілька важливих соціально-психологічних та політико-психологічних аспектів дослідження, оскільки водночас торкається травматизації і переосмислення ідентичностей унаслідок переселення та збройного конфлікту – з одного боку, а з другого – формування у ВПО нових специфічних ідентичностей (наприклад, ідентифікація себе як представника “спільноти переселенців”). Отже, актуальність дослідження трансформацій ідентичностей внутрішньо переміщених осіб полягає як у важливості розкриття суті цього поняття для розуміння національної самосвідомості громадян, так і необхідності вивчення саме трансформаційних процесів, які відбуваються тут і зараз, доки конфлікт усе ще триває й істотно впливає на життя наших співгромадян. У контексті дослідження просторова ідентичність визначається як відчуття особою своєї належності до певного простору, що формується в процесі ідентифікації з певним місцем і з тими практиками, ритуалами та елементами досвіду, що усталилися в цьому конкретному місці. Метод ментального картографування розглядається як ефективний інструмент дослідження просторових ідентичностей, що має достатній потенціал, аби стати головним методом дослідження просторових соціальних ідентичностей ВПО. Зроблено висновок, що ментальні карти є достатньо візуалізованими, мають часову прив’язку та відкриту структуру, поєднують візуальні і вербальні способи комунікації, але водночас є валідним засобом дослідження ментальних репрезентацій простору і можуть стати ефективним засобом не тільки досліджень ідентичностей ВПО, а й засобом їх трансформацій завдяки рефлексивній роботі та переосмисленню досвіду в процесі інтерв’ювання.

Ключові слова: просторові наративи, внутрішньо переміщені особи, ідентичність, ментальне картографування, психологія простору.
Врегулювання соціальних конфліктів засобами когнітивного спілкування
Authors: Tsukur Olga H.
Published: March 2020

Врегулювання соціальних конфліктів представлено як вибудовування цільового діалогічного простору. Такий підхід передбачає створення спільного для учасників взаємодії контуру розуміння проблемної ситуації з метою забезпечення ефективної комунікації між різного рівня суб’єктами та поетапного розв’язання соціальних суперечностей. У контексті дослідження обґрунтовано ефективність застосування низки засобів когнітивного спілкування як цілісних комунікативно-технологічних алгоритмів; кожен покроковий алгоритм передбачає організацію міжсуб’єктної взаємодії на засадах діалогічності та рівності представлення інтересів усіх суб’єктів такої взаємодії. Як основні кроки на шляху до взаєморозуміння запропоновано такі процедурні послідовності: тестування діалогічного простору; формування нових знань у діалозі; завершення діалогу; рефлексія отриманих результатів. Виокремлено та описано чинники соціального середовища (соціокультурні та організаційні), що можуть сприяти врегулюванню соціальних конфліктів у різних сферах суспільної реальності або утруднювати таке врегулювання. Визначено та охарактеризовано критерії змістової структуризації гострих суспільних проблем, як-от: актуальність, обговорюваність, контекстуальність, проблемність, інформаційна насиченість, тематична синхронність. За допомогою означених критеріїв виокремлено труднощі, які виникають у процесі комунікативно-технологічного врегулювання конфліктної взаємодії на різних етапах її розгортання. На основі аналізу теоретичних та практичних напрацювань визначено принципи, що є фундаментом когнітивного спілкування і сприяють формуванню взаєморозуміння в ході діалогічної взаємодії: діалогічної партиципації, пріоритетності інтересів, співробітництва. Зроблено висновок, що застосування технології організації діалогічного простору забезпечує довготривалі результати у сфері врегулювання соціальних суперечностей, зокрема сприяє формуванню ефективних стратегій управління конфліктною взаємодією, активізує процес поширення соціальних інновацій, актуалізує важливість спільної творчої діяльності задля вироблення конструктивних рішень. До кола питань, що є перспективними та актуальними для подальших досліджень, віднесено вдосконалення інструментарію комунікативно-технологічного врегулювання соціальних конфліктів у різних сферах суспільної реальності та пошук конвенціональних умов для спільного осмислення і подолання труднощів.
P2X7 promotes the progression of MLL-AF9 induced acute myeloid leukemia by upregulation of Pbx3
Authors: Wenli Feng  , Xiao Yang  , Lina Wang  , Rong Wang  , Feifei Yang  , Hao Wang  , Xiaoli Liu  , Qian Ren  , Yingchi Zhang  , Xiaofan Zhu  , Guoguang Zheng
Published: March 2020

Nucleotides mediate intercellular communication by activating purinergic receptors and take part in various physiological and pathological processes. Abnormal purinergic signaling plays important roles in malignant progression. P2X7, which belongs to the P2X family of purinergic receptors, is abnormally expressed in various types of malignancies including leukemia. However, its role and molecular mechanism in leukemia have not been elucidated. Here, we analyzed the correlation between P2X7 expression and AML clinical outcome; explored the role and mechanism of P2X7 in AML progression by using mouse acute myeloid leukemia (AML), nude mouse xenograft and patient-derived xenograft models. High levels of P2X7 expression were correlated with worse survival in AML. P2X7 was highly expressed in MLL-rearranged AML. Furthermore, P2X7 accelerated the progression of MLL-rearranged AML by both promoting cell proliferation and increasing leukemia stem cell (LSC) levels. Moreover, P2X7 caused upregulation of Pbx3 accounts for its pro-leukemic effects. The P2X7-Pbx3 pathway might also contribute to the progression of other types of leukemia as well as solid tumors with high levels of P2X7 expression. Our study provides new insights into the malignant progression caused by abnormal purinergic signaling.
Role of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Tens) in Management of Pain in Osteoarthritis (OA) of Knee
Authors: Khan Moinuddin Hossain , Rahman Sohely , Hossain Md Shahadat , Hossain Muhammad Mahbub , Khatun Maksuda , Kamal AHM Mostafa , Ahmed Monzur , Pervin Sanjida , Nazneen Suraiya , Saha Kanol
Published: March 2020

Context: Osteoarthritis is primarily a disease of cartilage as it is characterized by the degradation of hyaline cartilage in the joints. It is believed to be a dynamic disease that reflects the balance between destruction and repair. Clinically, there is pain, swelling of joints and limitation of motion. Pathological disease is characterized by focal erosive lesions, cartilage destruction, subchondral sclerosis, cyst formation and large osteophyte at the margin of the joints. The objectives of management of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee are to relieve pain, maintain or improve mobility, and minimize disability. Treatment options include non -pharmacologic intervention, drug therapy, and surgery. Different modalities of physical therapy have been shown to help improve clinical symptoms and function of knee OA with fewer adverse effects. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is among these non invasive therapies which have been used to treat a variety of painful acute and chronic conditions including osteoarthritis.

Material and Methods: This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 60 (sixty) patients attending in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, who were suffering from knee osteoarthritis. The patients were randomly divided into two groups, Group-A and Group-B. The patients were evaluated clinically and data was collected from both groups in a pre designed data collection sheet for visual analogue scale (VAS) on Pain, 50 feet walking time in seconds and tenderness index in every two weeks interval from the first visit for up to 6 weeks. All the data were analyzed by SPSS version 16.1.

Result : The present study showed pain, tenderness and walking time were significantly improved in Group A who were treated with TENS, NSAID & ADL instructions than in Group B who were treated with NSAID & ADL instructions after 6 weeks( P<0.05).

Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that application of TENS along with NSAIDs and ADL instructions is more effective in reduction of pain and improving functional performances in patients with knee osteoarthritis than the drug only treatment.

J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 27, No.1, April, 2018, Page 62-67