bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Water vapor in cold and clean atmosphere: a 3-year data set in the boundary layer of Dome C, East Antarctic Plateau
Authors: Genthon Christophe , Veron Dana E. , Vignon Etienne , Madeleine Jean-Baptiste , Piard Luc
Published: April 2022

Abstract. The air at the surface of the high Antarctic Plateau is
very cold, dry and clean. Under such conditions, the atmospheric moisture can
significantly deviate from thermodynamic equilibrium, and
supersaturation with respect to ice can occur. Most conventional humidity
sensors for meteorological applications cannot report supersaturation in
this environment. A simple approach for measuring supersaturation using
conventional instruments, with one being operated in a heated airflow, is
presented. Since 2018, this instrumental setup has been deployed at three levels in
the lower ∼40 m above the surface at Dome C on the high
Antarctic Plateau. A resulting 3-year (2018–2020) record (Genthon et al., 2021a) is
presented and analyzed for features such as the frequency of supersaturation
with respect to ice, diurnal and seasonal variability, and vertical
distribution. As supercooled liquid water droplets are frequently observed
in clouds at the temperatures experienced on the high Antarctic Plateau, the
distribution of relative humidity with respect to liquid water at Dome C is
also discussed. It is suggested that, while not strictly mimicking the
conditions of the high troposphere, the surface atmosphere on the Antarctic
Plateau is a convenient natural laboratory to test parametrizations of cold
microphysics predominantly developed to handle the genesis of high
tropospheric clouds. Data are available from the PANGAEA data repository at
https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.939425 (Genthon et al.,
2021a).
A control volume finite element model for predicting the morphology of cohesive-frictional debris flow deposits
Authors: Chen Tzu-Yin , Wu Ying-Chen , Hung Chi-Yao , Capart Hervé , Voller Vaughan R.
Published: April 2022

Abstract. To predict the morphology of debris flow deposits, a control volume finite element model (CVFEM) is proposed, balancing material fluxes over irregular control volumes. Locally, the magnitude of these fluxes is taken proportional to the difference between the surface slope and a critical slope, dependent on the thickness of the flow layer. For the critical slope, a Mohr–Coulomb (cohesive-frictional) constitutive relation is assumed, combining a yield stress with a friction angle. To verify the proposed framework, the CVFEM numerical algorithm is first applied to idealized geometries, for which analytical solutions are available. The Mohr–Coulomb constitutive relation is then checked against debris flow deposit profiles measured in the field. Finally, CVFEM simulations are compared with laboratory experiments for various complex geometries, including canyon-plain and canyon-valley transitions. The results demonstrate the capability of the proposed model and clarify the influence of friction angle and yield stress on deposit morphology. Features shared by the field, laboratory, and simulation results include the formation of steep snouts along lobe margins.
Evaluation of a quasi-steady-state approximation of the cloud droplet growth equation (QDGE) scheme for aerosol activation in global models using multiple aircraft data over both continental and marine environments
Authors: Wang Hengqi , Peng Yiran , von Salzen Knut , Yang Yan , Zhou Wei , Zhao Delong
Published: April 2022

Abstract. This research introduces a numerically efficient aerosol
activation scheme and evaluates it by using stratus and stratocumulus cloud
data sampled during multiple aircraft campaigns in Canada, Chile, Brazil,
and China. The scheme employs a quasi-steady-state approximation of the
cloud droplet growth equation (QDGE) to efficiently simulate aerosol
activation, the vertical profile of supersaturation, and the activated cloud
droplet number concentration (CDNC) near the cloud base. The calculated
maximum supersaturation values using the QDGE scheme were compared with
multiple parcel model simulations under various aerosol and environmental
conditions. The differences are all below 0.18 %, indicating good
performance and accuracy of the QDGE scheme. We evaluated the QDGE scheme by
specifying observed environmental thermodynamic variables and aerosol
information from 31 cloud cases as input and comparing the simulated CDNC
with cloud observations. The average of mean relative error (MRE‾) of
the simulated CDNC for cloud cases in each campaign ranges from 17.30 %
in Brazil to 25.90 % in China, indicating that the QDGE scheme
successfully reproduces observed variations in CDNC over a wide range of
different meteorological conditions and aerosol regimes. Additionally, we
carried out an error analysis by calculating the maximum information
coefficient (MIC) between the MRE and input
variables for the individual campaigns and all cloud cases. MIC values were
then sorted by aerosol properties, pollution level, environmental humidity,
and dynamic condition according to their relative importance to MRE. Based
on the error analysis, we found that the magnitude of MRE is more relevant
to the specification of input aerosol pollution level in marine regions and
aerosol hygroscopicity in continental regions than to other variables in the
simulation.
Modelling the effect of submarine iceberg melting on glacier-adjacent water properties
Authors: Davison Benjamin Joseph , Cowton Tom , Sole Andrew , Cottier Finlo , Nienow Pete
Published: April 2022

Abstract. The rate of ocean-driven retreat of Greenland's tidewater glaciers remains
highly uncertain in predictions of future sea level rise, in part due to
poorly constrained glacier-adjacent water properties. Icebergs and their
meltwater contributions are likely important modifiers of fjord water
properties, yet their effect is poorly understood. Here, we use a 3-D ocean
circulation model, coupled to a submarine iceberg melt module, to
investigate the effect of submarine iceberg melting on glacier-adjacent
water properties in a range of idealised settings. Submarine iceberg melting
can modify glacier-adjacent water properties in three principal ways: (1) substantial cooling and modest freshening in the upper ∼50 m
of the water column; (2) warming of Polar Water at intermediate depths due
to iceberg melt-induced upwelling of warm Atlantic Water and; (3) warming
of the deeper Atlantic Water layer when vertical temperature gradients
through this layer are steep (due to vertical mixing of warm water at
depth) but cooling of the Atlantic Water layer when vertical temperature
gradients are shallow. The overall effect of iceberg melt is to make
glacier-adjacent water properties more uniform with depth. When icebergs
extend to, or below, the depth of a sill at the fjord mouth, they can cause
cooling throughout the entire water column. All of these effects are more
pronounced in fjords with higher iceberg concentrations and deeper iceberg
keel depths. These iceberg melt-induced changes to glacier-adjacent water
properties will reduce rates of glacier submarine melting near the surface, increase them in the Polar Water layer, and cause typically modest
impacts in the Atlantic Water layer. These results characterise the
important role of submarine iceberg melting in modifying ice sheet-ocean
interaction and highlight the need to improve representations of fjord
processes in ice sheet scale models.
The application of new urbanism ideas in Vilnius
Authors: Žalalytė Vėjūna , Šabanovas Simonas
Published: April 2022

A neighbourhood which is in line with the principles of new urbanism is one where all necessities are within a close reach by walking. There is a trend towards mixed-use developments where residents can work, play and sleep without leaving the neighbourhood. This is considered a sustainable urban planning practice, as it reduces the need to travel, cuts greenhouse gas emissions and promotes a sense of connection to the local community. Spatially disjointed activities in cities make long daily commutes inevitable, however would the residents’ behaviour change if such activities were available nearby? This paper puts the new urbanism ideas to test using a case study of a neighbourhood in Vilnius. It examines the extent to which the planning of the neighbourhood creates the necessary conditions for local living, by assessing the local accessibility of services, walkability, and mixed-use zoning
Names and places: Vėlaičiai, Vėlekiemis
Authors: Kavoliutė Filomena
Published: April 2022

The study is focused on analysis of names of Lithuanian places from the point of view of
landscape geography. It is intended for the analysis of the Vėlaičiai (Laties) and other similar place names. According to data from linguists, such place names are derived from personal names. But the root of the word Late does not answer what the personal name means itself. In Lithuanian language the Laties word shares the same root with: late - time of day, the end of a season or ghost - the spirit of a dead person? With which of these meanings could be associated with communities, areas that are still marked in the 19th and 21st century beginning maps? Hypothesis made that if in the past the meaning of such communities or areas would be linked to a world of the dead, in or in the surrounding of them should be some objects from the pre-Christian period. In search for possible connections first the oldest cultural layer - the archeological heritage was analyzed, and then the natural environment of the areas. In total the 29 locations were studied.
Substance Abuse and Criminality: A Study of Youths in Kaduna North Local Government Area of Kaduna State Nigeria
Authors: A.Y. Achor
Published: April 2022

The increasing rate of criminality among youths in Kaduna North local government area of Kaduna State, Nigeria has necessitated the need to examine the relationship that exists between substance abuse and criminality in the area. Hence, the aim of this study is to examine the relationship between substance abuse and criminality in Kaduna North local government area. The study adopted the Subculture Theory. The research sample a total of three hundred and ninety-two (392), which were obtained through the snowballing method. The data was analyzed using simple percentage tables, cross-tabulation, and Chi-square, which are contained in SPSS Version 20. The following were the findings of this study: Youths who consume substances frequently are more likely to be involved in crime than those who consume less. This also means that youth involvement in crime is influenced by their daily usage of substances. The study recommends that restrictions should be put on the sale of drugs. Government should pass laws that will stiffen the penalty for criminality that is influenced by substance use so that that will serve as deterrent to others. Keywords: Substance Abuse, Criminality, Youths
تأثير الإساءة والإهمال على النمو في الطفولة المبكرة في ضوء نتائج بحوث الدماغ
Authors:   أستاذ مساعد، قسم الطفولة المبكرة، كلية التربية، جامعة الجوف، المملكة العربية السعودية, يوسف الدكتورة/ فاطمة مصطفى
Published: April 2022

يهدف البحث الحالي إلى التعرف على ماهية الإساءة والاهمال في مرحلة الطفولة المبكرة، الكشف عن الأثار التي يسببها كلاهما على جوانب نمو الطفل المختلفة (الجسمية، المعرفية، العقلية، الاجتماعية)، تحديد الآثار المترتبة للإساءة والإهمال على دماغ الطفل وكذلك أثارهما السلبية طويلة المدى على الطفل. ومن اهم نتائج البحث أن الإساءة والإهمال في مرحلة الطفولة تؤدي إلى تغييرات دائمة في تطور العقل البشري وهذه التغييرات في بنية الدماغ يمكن أن تسبب مشاكل نفسية وعاطفية في مرحلة البلوغ مثل الاضطرابات النفسية وتعاطي المخدرات.
Evolving together, evolving apart: Measuring the fitness of rhizobial bacteria in and out of symbiosis with leguminous plants
Authors: Burghardt Liana
Published: April 2022

Most plant–microbe interactions are facultative, with microbes experiencing temporally and spatially variable selection. How this variation affects microbial evolution is poorly understood. Given its tractability and ecological and agricultural importance, the legume–rhizobia nitrogen-fixing symbiosis is a powerful model for identifying traits and genes underlying bacterial fitness. New technologies allow high-throughput measurement of the relative fitness of bacterial mutants, strains and species in mixed inocula in the host, rhizosphere and soil environments. I consider how host genetic variation (G × G), other environmental factors (G × E), and host life-cycle variation may contribute to the maintenance of genetic variation and adaptive trajectories of rhizobia – and, potentially, other facultative symbionts. Lastly, I place these findings in the context of developing beneficial inoculants in a changing climate.
Relationship between Preschool Teachers’ Professional Identity and Teaching Efficacy
Authors: Lin Su-ching , Tseng Su-mei
Published: April 2022

This study investigates the relationship between preschool teachers' professional identity and teaching efficacy and selected 452 preschool teachers from central Taiwan as samples. A questionnaire was applied to collect data. This study used descriptive statistics, Pearson's product-moment correlation, and multiple regression analysis to analyze data. The findings of this study are as follows: first, teachers' professional identity is high, and teaching efficacy is good. Second, teachers with different teaching seniority show no significant differences in perceived professional identity, while there is a significant difference in perceived teaching efficacy. Third, teachers perceived professional identity and teaching efficacy as belonging to a medium positive correlation. Fourth, teachers' professional identity can predict their teaching efficacy. The study proposes some suggestions for educational authorities, schools, teachers, and future researchers based on the findings.
Mini review of the aspects conceptual and taxonomic of Cecidomyiidae Family (Insect: Diptera)
Authors: Carlos Henrique Marchiori
Published: April 2022

Cecidomyiidae (sometimes misspelled Cecidomyidae) is a family of dipterous known as cecidomids or gall flies, because the larvae of most species feed on plant tissue creating an abnormal growth known as gall. The family has a cosmopolitan distribution, with more than 6,000 species. These insects should not be confused with gall wasps (Cynipidae), which also form galls. The purpose of this article is to obtain information on the characteristics of the Cecidomyiidae (Insecta: Diptera). To this end, a bibliographic survey of Cecidomyiidae was carried out in the years 1961 to 2021. Only complete articles published in scientific journals and expanded abstracts presented at national and international scientific events, Doctoral Thesis and Master's Dissertation were considered. Data were also obtained from platforms such as: Academia.edu, Frontiers, Qeios, Pubmed, Biological Abstract, Publons, Dialnet, World, Wide Science, Springer, RefSeek, Microsoft Academic, Science and ERIC.
探討組織創新、組織能力、組織策略和市場績效之優化
Authors: 吳明和 吳明和
Published: April 2022

「創新」為企業本身整合資源和能力的相對結果，「創新」也是企業可以保持長期競爭優勢的關鍵重要因素，在學術界和工商業界中，已經研究許多與創新有關的重要議題，但在相關文獻中，缺乏有效率的經驗法則，可以進行分析組織創新與其他因素之間的關係，以及與市場績效的相關影響。

因此，本研究採用基於能力的觀點，建立一個綜合性研究整體框架，用以分析組織創新、組織能力、組織策略和市場績效之間的關係。此項研究中，相關資料來自於台灣2014年員工人數排名在前5000家的企業公司，以分層隨機抽樣，採用比例分配來抽取500個樣本，總共發出500份問卷，退回100份，去除無效樣本8份，有效問卷92份，有效回覆率為18％，此研究的重要假設，使用回歸分析法進行驗證動作，研究的結果整理如下： a. 根本性創新和行銷能力的相互作用，對採用市場導向戰略的企業，產生積極影響。 b. 根本性創新和服務創新能力的相互作用，對採用市場導向戰略的企業，產生負面影響。 c. 根本性創新和行銷能力的相互作用，對採用成本導向戰略的企業，產生顯著的積極影響。 d. 根本性創新和服務創新能力的相互作用，對採用成本導向戰略的企業，產生負面影響。 e. 採取根本性創新的組織，將通過以市場為導向的戰略，對市場績效產生重大的積極影響。 f. 採取徹底創新的組織，將通過以成本為導向的戰略，對市場績效產生重大的積極影響。 此外，並討論其管理意涵與未來可以進行之相關研究方向。

 

“Innovation” is the result that the enterprise integrates their own resources and competences. It is also the key element that the enterprise maintains long-term competitive advantage. Although the issues related to innovation has been studied by academia and industry, the literature lack of empirical method to analyze the relationships among organizational innovation and other organizational factors, and the impact of market performance comprehensively.

As a result, this research adopts competence-based view to establish an integrated framework to analyze the relationships among organizational innovation, organizational competences, organizational strategy, and market performance. In this study, the population was from the ranked 5000 of the companies in Taiwan in 2014. This study adopted proportion allocation in stratified random sampling to draw 500 samples. The 500 questionnaires were sent out, 100 copies were returned, 8 invalid samples were removed, and there were 92 valid copies with effective response rate was 18%. Regression Analysis was utilized to test the hypotheses of this study. The results of this study are shown as follows: a. The interaction of radical innovation and marketing capability is positive impact on the firms with market-oriented strategy. b. The interaction of radical innovation and service innovation capability is negative impact on the firms with market-oriented strategy. c. The interaction of radical innovation and marketing capability is significantly positive impact on the firms with cost-oriented strategy. d. The interaction of radical innovation and service innovation capability is negative impact on the firms with cost-oriented strategy. e. The organizations adopting the radical innovation will significantly positive impact on market performance through market-oriented strategy. f. The organizations adopting the radical innovation will significantly positive impact on market performance through cost-oriented strategy. Managerial implications and future research directions are discussed.

 
Revise the value investing strategy of F-score
Authors: Chu-Hsiung Lin Chu-Hsiung Lin , Chu-Hsiung Lin Chang-Chang Chen , Chang-Chang Chen Tzu-Chuang Kao , Tzu-Chuang Kao Mao-Chun Hsiao
Published: April 2022

Piotroski (2000) selects samples that with lower book-to-market ratio and higher F-score to form value investing portfolio. This study modifies his procedure by two ways and use Taiwan data from 2001 to 2020 to test the performance. First, we select samples with high and increasing F-score. The annualized return is found to be 26.78% that is about 4.6% higher than the performance of Piotroski (2000). Second, we add addition indicators (P/E, momentum, and firm size) as third indicator, we show an annualized return of 29.16%. Such modification improves the efficiency of value investing. In addition, we suggest one-year evaluation period for samples and one-year holding for value investing. Our selection procedure generates limited candidates based on one-year cycle, benefiting retail investors who have no sufficient capital and suffer from frequent trading.

 
New Integral Inequalities for 𝒏-polynomial Exponential Type GA-Convex Functions
Authors: DEMİREL Ayşe Kübra
Published: April 2022

In this paper, a new type of convex function called n-polynomial exponential type GA-convex functions is introduced. Some algebraic properties of these introduced functions are determined and the new Hermite-Hadamard type inequalities are proved for n-polynomial exponential type convex functions.
The effect of anger expression and perceived injustice on the formation of a beneficial therapeutic alliance in chronic pain management: A systematic review
Authors: Ryan Phelim , Harmon Dominic
Published: April 2022

Aims: The negative role of anger expression in chronic pain has been described. However, there is a poor understanding of the impact of anger and perceived injustice in the therapeutic alliance in this setting. The aim was to review the current literature examining anger and perceived injustice and its impact on the therapeutic alliance in the context of chronic pain. Methods: In July 2020 a search was carried out of electronic databases [Academic Search Complete, Allied and Complementary Medicine Database (AMED), Biomedical Reference Collection, General Science, Medline, PsycArticles, PsycInfo, Social Sciences Full Text and SPORTDiscus]. Further results were obtained from reference lists. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines for systematic reviews. Results: The initial search yielded 255 results, and after duplicates were removed and inclusion and exclusion criteria applied, the final result was three papers to be reviewed. In total 225 patients were analyzed. Of the papers reviewed, all showed a negative correlation between perceived injustice and patient rating of the therapeutic alliance. Anger expression is the mediator of the proposed perceived injustice and therapeutic alliance relationship. Conclusion: The review addresses the potential role of anger expression in the modulation of the therapeutic alliance. The assessment of anger expression in chronic pain patients may be beneficial. Clinicians should be aware of its implications on the therapeutic alliance. The review highlights the need for further research which could lead to potential therapeutic interventions for such patient groups.
O PAPEL DO ENFERMEIRO NA IDENTIFICAÇÃO E NOTIFICAÇÃO DE CASOS DE VIOLÊNCIA CONTRA À CRIANÇA E O ADOLESCENTE: REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Leocadio da Silva Larissa , Bezerra Moreira Avelino Magalli , Alves da Silva Nubia , Therezinha Santos Janice , Martins de Oliveira Vanessa , Benevenuto Rezende Cecília , Jaqueline Martinez Munhoz Claudia , Carlos de Oliveira Jefferson
Published: April 2022

Objetivo: Identificar atuação do enfermeiro frente aos deveres e responsabilidades às crianças vítimas de violência Método: Trata-se de uma Revisão Integrativa, realizada nos meses de agosto a novembro de 2019, o estudo contemplou publicações de artigos científicos, selecionados e publicados no período de 2015 a 2020, disponíveis eletronicamente em texto completo, nos idiomas português, inglês e espanhol nas referidas bases de dados Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Scientific Electronic Library (SciELO), BDENF (Base de dados em Enfermagem), PUBMED (Literatura Internacional em Ciências da Saúde). Resultado: Fizeram parte deste estudo, um total de 9 artigos. Sendo que 02 artigos se repetem na base de dados da BDENF e LILACS e 01artigo se repete na base de dados da SciELO e PUBMED. O contingente de artigos elegíveis para a pesquisa foi de 7 artigos. Conclusão: O enfermeiro ainda apresenta em determinadas situações limitações em tomar medidas quanto a ações que permeiam casos de violência. A notificação de um caso de violência pode ser conduzida pelo enfermeiro e, além disso, o próprio pode propiciar medidas que garantam a segurança das vítimas, contudo não é possível observar um cenário onde o profissional enfermeiro está engajado em seu exercício profissional com tais condutas, necessitando de aprimoramento.
Tolerance of earthworms in soil contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
Authors: Rubiyatno  , Teh Zee Chuang , Lestari Diah Velentina , Yulisa Arma , Musa Muthah , Chen Tse-Wei , Darwish Noura M. , AlMunqedhi Bandar M. , Hadibarata Tony
Published: April 2022

Pyrene is a very resistant polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) with four benzene rings that survives in the environment. This study was aimed at investigating the tolerance of earthworms in soil contaminated with pyrene. The studies were performed by employing earthworms gathered from shady regions adjacent to sewage ponds as pyrene degraders to eradicate pyrene from the soil. Numerous factors affecting pyrene degradation efficiency were explored, including the effects of contaminant concentration, earthworm and soil ration, and soil condition. The highest pyrene removal (31.2%) was shown by earthworms in the condition of soil mixed with cow dung. Pyrene decomposition was inhibited during soil sterilization due to the absence of soil microorganisms and indigenous pyrene-degrading bacteria. Nonetheless, earthworms are suitable for use as pyrene degraders in contaminated soil.
Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável: O caso de um município do COREDE - Fronteira Noroeste do estado do Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Kasper Lidiane , Patias Ivete Aparecida , Gessi Nedisson Luis , Silva Patrícia Rodrigues da , Sausen Jorge Oneide , Baggio Daniel Knebel , Allebrandt Sérgio Luis
Published: April 2022

O engajamento dos diferentes atores sociais na implementação e acompanhamento dos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS) em escala local é fundamental para o cumprimento da Agenda 2030, além de aliado no desenvolvimento regional. Este estudo buscou analisar a implementação dos ODS na gestão do município de Santa Rosa/RS, que integra o Conselho Regional de Desenvolvimento - COREDE Fronteira Noroeste, no Rio Grande do Sul/RS, com base no modelo de levantamento de informações elaborado pela Frente Nacional dos Prefeitos (FNP). A metodologia utilizada consiste em uma pesquisa descritiva, com abordagem qualitativa, através de um estudo de caso com aplicação de um questionário direcionado ao Prefeito/Vice-prefeito e às doze Secretarias do organograma do município alvo deste estudo, sendo que destas, quatro Secretarias responderam o instrumento. Os resultados indicam que dentre os 17 ODS, apenas 4 deles não foram assinalados, a saber ODS 1,10,13 e 14. Ademais, não foi identificada uma legislação específica que se refere aos ODS ou a Desenvolvimento Sustentável no município, destacando apenas a existência de legislações esparsas, que contemplam pontos dos ODS.
Educação 4.0 e Modelo Sistêmico de Educação: uma metodologia adotada no Centro de Aprendizagem Nizeth Oliveira Ribeiro
Authors: Lima Altemar , Ferreira Natalia Ribeiro , Pereira Emídia Ferreira Alves
Published: April 2022

Este estudo objetiva discutir acerca da Educação 4.0 e do Modelo Sistêmico de Educação, cujos princípios teórico-metodológicos e tecnológicos orientam a práxis pedagógica desenvolvida no Centro de Aprendizagem Nizeth Oliveira Ribeiro, uma instituição pública situada no município de Alto Alegre do Pindaré - MA. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório, realizado por meio de pesquisa bibliográfica, que nos possibilitou um diálogo em torno do modelo de Educação 4.0 e seus fundamentos, principais conceitos e ideias mobilizadores de novos modos de ensinar e aprender. Percebemos, pois, que esse modelo de educação possibilita um trabalho pedagógico criativo e interdisciplinar, mediante o uso de mídias digitais, com ambientes inovadores, promovendo situações contextualizadas e significativas de ensino aprendizagem.
Práticas pedagógicas e os profissionais da creche: em uma possibilidade harmoniosa
Authors: Rodrigues de Souza Porto Valéria , De Souza Luiz Ronilson
Published: April 2022

Este artigo tem como objetivo refletir a respeito das práticas pedagógicas de uma creche, em estudo de caso, acerca de como os profissionais inseridos se relacionam com a possiblidade do Cuidado e da Educação. A pesquisa foi realizada em uma escola de Educação Infantil, na cidade de Taboão da Serra, São Paulo, sendo produto de dissertação de mestrado concluída, em 2019. Quanto aos procedimentos teórico-metodológicos, tratou-se de uma abordagem qualitativa de investigação, recorrendo as entrevistas para coleta de dados. Afora legislação federal do MEC (Ministério da Educação), que trata da educação infantil, apoiamos em estudos de Kramer (1995), Vygostsky (1993), Wallon (1989), Didonet (2001, 2011), dentre outros. Concluímos que as ações significativas, ligadas ao ato de cuidar e educar, acontecem dentro do ambiente pesquisado e que cada atuação interfere nas práticas pedagógicas e estão correlacionadas ao nível e aprofundamento da formação dos profissionais que vivenciam direta ou indiretamente com as crianças da creche.
Advances in orthodontic archwires
Authors: Virdi Gurmeet Kaur , Prashar Anil , Kaur Rajdeep
Published: April 2022

Recent advances in orthodontic wire alloys have resulted in a varied array of wires that exhibit a wide spectrum of properties. Up until the 1930s, the only orthodontic wires available were made of gold. Subsequently, stainless steel was introduced and due to its superior properties gained popularity over gold. The introduction of nickel-titanium archwires revolutionized the orthodontic field with their shape memory & superelasticity. Several other alloys with desirable properties have been adopted in orthodontics. These include cobalt-chromium, beta titanium and multi-stranded stainless steel wires. The availability of archwires with widely diverging properties has profound implications on appliance mechanics and can be used to advantage at different stages of orthodontic treatment. The newer archwires score over conventional wires in terms of efficiency, total treatment time, and finishing. Also, the current emphasis on esthetic treatment options in orthodontics has led to the development of esthetic archwires. Presently the orthodontist may select, from all the available wire types, one that best meets the demands of a particular clinical situation. The selection of an appropriate wire size and alloy type in turn would provide the benefit of optimum and predictable treatment results.
Precision attachments
Authors: Mishra Alok , Gulati Manmeet , Kumar Manmohit Singh
Published: April 2022

The lack of sta­bility and retention together with a decrease in chewing ability are the commonly problems experienced by many edentulous patients with their den­tures and removable partial dentures. To overcome this problem and the desire to balance between func­tional stability and cosmetic appeal gave rise to the development of Precision attachments. Precision attachments are small interlocking devices to connect prosthesis and abutments that offer a variety of solutions to the challenge of balance between functional stability and cosmetic appeal. Precision attachments have wide applications, used in fixed removable bridge, removable partial dentures, overdentures, implant retained overdentures, and maxillofacial prosthesis. This article discusses about the various precision attachments used in treating edentulous and partially edentulous patients.
Comparative study on the outcome of primary skin closure versus delayed primary skin closure in case of emergency laparotomies
Authors: Kumar Nitesh , Jaiswal Pradeep , Muni Sweta , Pankaj Deepak , Bhushan Vibhuti , Raj Ayush , Kumar Abhay , Kumar Priyaranjan
Published: April 2022

Introduction: One of the most common complications that one can encounter is the surgical site infection (SSI) after any surgical procedures especially after exploratory laparotomy for perforative peritonitis. A surgical wound is considered as infected when there is purulent drainage from the wound. The purpose of the present study was to compare the primary wound closure technique and delayed primary wound closure technique with regard to the rate of wound infection and other complications which are usually associated with the infection like wound dehiscence, stitch sinuses, incisional hernias and duration of hospital stay. Materials and Methodology: 120 participants were randomly divided into two groups with 60 subjects each for primary wound closure and delayed primary wound closure. Data was coded and entered in Microsoft Excel sheet and the data analysis was done using SPSS-17. Association between qualitative variables will be analysed using Chi-square test. Associations between quantitative variables were analysed using independent sample t-test. Non parametric tests were if whenever necessary. When a p value of less than 0.05 is considered as statistically significant.
pattern of rheumatological disorders and its management in rural population of central India
Authors: Kumar Manoj , Rawat Ramakant , Kumar Sushil , Kumar Granth , Gill SPS , Kumar Ankit
Published: April 2022

Background: India is home to the world's second largest population. Rheumatology is an emerging specialty in India. We looked at publications in the field of rheumatology from India from over the past six years using Scopus and Medline databases. Despite rheumatologic disorders affecting 6.0%-24.0% of the population, rheumatology in India is still in its infancy. So, we studied the pattern of rheumatological disorders and its management in rural population of central India. Material and Methods: A cross sectional study was done for a period of 18 months on 100 people attending inpatient and outpatient from General Medicine and Orthopaedics departments of Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai, India. All patients of age 12 years and above coming to UPUMS with history suggestive of Rheumatological disorders were included in the study. Results: Out of 100 studied patients 85.0%were in age group 31-40 years with female predominance (72.0%). Hypertension was the commonest comorbidity followed by hypothyroidism and diabetes. Rheumatoid arthritis (49.0%) was the most common disease followed by Osteoarthritis (20.0%), Spondyloarthritis (18.0%) and Systemic lupus erythematosus (7.0%). The difference between joint examination in different rheumatic disease was statistically insignificant (p>0.05).
Oral hygiene awareness and oral health services utilization among patients visiting a dental hospital of Bhubaneswar city
Authors: Chakravarti Shayon , Bhuvaneshwari S. , Manohar Balaji , Dash Payal , Bajoria Atul , Mishra Silpiranjan
Published: April 2022

Introduction: The objective of the study is to evaluate the oral hygiene awareness and the utilization of oral health services by the patients visiting dental OPD of Kalinga Institute of Dental sciences, Bhubaneswar. Methods: A cross sectional based study was conducted among 204 patients .A structured self-administered questionnaire was employed as the instrument for data collection. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 26.0 using Chi square test.The Confidence Level and the Level of Significance were set at 95% and 5%, respectively. Results: In our study females were 29.4% (n=60) and 70.6% (n=144) were males.In the study maximum number of participants were found to be in the age range of 21-30 years with 56.9% (n=116) followed by age range of 31-40 years with 13.2% (n=27). Conclusion: The current study reveals a lack of knowledge about oral health among patients visiting dental OPD. Thus there is an urgent need for comprehensive educational programs to promote good oral hygiene and impart education about correct oral hygiene practices.
Knowledge, attitude and practice of oral health and endodontic procedures among paramedical, engineering and nursing professionals
Authors: Chand Shreetapa , Bhuvaneshwari S. , Manohar Balaji , Dash Payal
Published: April 2022

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to determine the level of oral health knowledge, attitude, and practise among engineering, paramedical, and nursing staffs, as well as the factors that influence them. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted using voluntarily filled questionnaires which was circulated among 342 study participants.The recorded data were analyzed using the SPSS version 26. The descriptive statistics included computation of percentages, means and standard deviation. The statistical tests applied for the analysis were, Chi-square test and One Way ANOVA. The Confidence Level and the Level of Significance were set at 95% and 5%, respectively. Results: The response rate was 95.4%.  More than half (69.1%) of the professionals and other staff members participating in the study were females. While comparing the scores of the three groups among education levels attitude section and practice section was found to be statistically significant (p=0.05). The difference in scores in the practice domain when compared with gender was found to be statistically significant (p=0.004). Conclusion: It is concluded that paramedical personnel, engineering, and nursing professionals had significantly less understanding of oral health and endodontic operations. However, all of the groups practised appropriate dental hygiene.
Clinical evaluation of dexmedetomidine versus clonidine as an adjuvant to bupivacaine in subarachnoid block for gynecological procedure
Authors: Patil Kalpesh , Tripathi D. C. , Patel Jatin
Published: April 2022

Background and Aim: Clonidine is a partial α2 adrenergic agonist used intrathecally with well-established efficacy and safety profile with effective prolongation of both motor and sensory spinal blockade. Dexmedetomidine, another member of α2 agonist’s family, is recently being introduced in Indian market and is approved as an intravenous sedative and co-analgesic drug. This study examines and compares the usefulness and safety of dexmedetomidine versus clonidine as an adjuvant to bupivacaine in subarachnoid block for gynecological vaginal surgeries. Material and Methods: Hundred patients, aged 30-60 years of ASA Physical status I and II, scheduled for elective gynecological vaginal surgery were enrolled in this study. Patients were randomly allocated to one of the two groups of 50 patients each by distributing sealed envelopes. Group C (n=50) received 0.5% hyperbaric Bupivacaine 2.5ml + 0.5ml distilled water containing 30µgm clonidine intrathecally. Group D (n=50) received 0.5% hyperbaric Bupivacaine 2.5ml +0.5ml distilled water containing 5µg Dexmedetomidine intrathecally. The sensory block was assessed by skin sensation to pin prick. The motor block was assessed according to the Modified Bromage Scale.  Hemodynamic variables were recorded at 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 minutes and then at 15 minutes interval throughout the surgical period.
Pulmonary function tests in children with allergic rhinitis
Authors: Jain Ashutosh , Jain Manila , Jain Jaya
Published: April 2022

Background: Allergic Rhinitis is a chronic and common respiratory disorder due to its prevalence, effect on quality of life, performance at school and work place, economic burden and link with asthma. Pulmonary function tests like FEF (25-75%) and PEFR are impaired in allergic rhinitis Expiratory air flow limitation is the hallmark of physiological change in allergic rhinitis. Aims and Objective: The present study aims to study pulmonary function tests such as FVC, FEF, (25-75%) and PEFR in allergic rhinitis cases to evaluate their predilection to the development of asthma. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out in the Department of Physiology at Index Medical College Hospital and Research Center, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The study was done on 80 male and female subjects of the age group of 6 to 18 years. Forty male and female subjects suffering from allergic rhinitis attending the Ear, Nose and Throat outpatient department of IMCHRC, Indore were taken as cases. Forty males and females were taken as controls after careful selection as per inclusion and exclusion criteria. PFT was done by Digital Spirometer – Helios 401 manufactured by RMS India.
Role of MRI in staging of prostatic cancer based on PIRADS classification version 2
Authors: Kamal Omnia Ahmed , Osman Noha Mohammed , Yacoub George Ezzat El Kess , Baset Amr Ahmed Foly Abd El
Published: April 2022

Background; Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide. Two thirds of prostate cancer cases are diagnosed in the more developed regions of the world. Aim and objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of MRI imaging in staging of prostate cancer based on Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) version 2.  Subjects and methods: Thirty male patients were included in our study. They were referred to the department of Radiology, Minia Oncology Center with clinical and pathological diagnosis of prostatic carcinoma during the period extended from January 2019 to January 2021.  Results: There was a statistically significant difference between PIRADs 4 and PIRADs 5 lesions as regard patients’ PSA, with higher values among PIRADs 5 cases. There was a statistically highly significant difference between PIRADs 4 and PIRADs 5 lesions as regard patients’ Gleason score, with higher values among PIRADs 5 cases. Conclusion: MRI examination of the prostate gland has a high specificity and sensitivity in primary diagnosis or staging over clinical assessment alone (PSA level and DRE), and other modalities like ultrasound.
Work life balance and challenges of women employees during lockdown in work from home
Authors: Cynthia A. Immaculate , Rajarajeshwari R.
Published: April 2022

The socio-economic impact of COVID-19 has affected the businesses and individual in varied degrees. This study has focused on the impact of pandemic on working life of women employees. To maintain balance between one’s personal and professional life assumes greater importance for working women. Due to complete lockdown, the concept of Work from home has added more responsibility to working women managing two different environments which have distinct demands and time schedules. A structured questionnaire was prepared and circulated among women working in various fields based on age, educational qualification, employment status and no.of children. This study attempts to identify the shift in the working pattern due to work from home. Based on the review it is found that most women experience job spill over and forced to make situational sacrifices in each of the environments. It also throws light on the challenges faced by women employees working from home, stress levels and its impact on their productivity at job.
Impact of use & gratification theory and user generated content on purchase intention
Authors: Priya Desi V. , Annapoorni M.
Published: April 2022

Content Marketing is a marketing strategy which attracts, engages and retains an audience by creating and sharing relevant articles, videos, podcasts and other media. It also creates, publishes and distributes content for customers through online channel in order to induce their purchase intention. The major focus is on the content created by the marketer to attract the customers. This study uses ‘Use and Gratification Theory’ and ‘User Generated content’ to determine ‘Customer Engagement’ and ‘Purchase Intention’ of customers. The objectives of the study are to analyze the relationship among Use and Gratification factors, User Generated Content, Customer Engagement and Purchase Intention and to test whether Customer Engagement has a mediating effect between Use and gratification factors and User Generated Content (Independent Variable) and Purchase Intention (Dependent Variable). This study uses primary data to collect the information about digital content marketing through a standardized questionnaire focusing on Use and Gratification factors, User Generated Content, Customer Engagement and Purchase Intention.
Facial expression recognition using Eigen face approach
Authors: Vignesh M. T. , Umamaheswari K. M.
Published: April 2022

Emotion recognition via identification of face emotion is the primary areas of research between human and the machine communication. In order to identify facial emotion, one device must locate different variabilities of human face including color, stance, emotions, direction, and so on. Initially, the human facial expressions are recognized by the various features such as eye, nose, mouth, etc. must be detected and then classified using an appropriate expression recognition classifier compared to the qualified results. In this analysis a method of identification of human facial expression is modeled on its own hands. The approach proposed uses the color model HSV (Hue-Saturation-Value) to identify the facial image. Principal Component Analysis reduce the size of the space, later the test image is projected on the space. The Euclidean distance between the test image and the mean individual of the training data and categorized the phrases. For testing purposes, a standardized dataset is used. The device uses the gray representations of the face to categorize five simple emotions including surprise, sadness, anxiety, indignation and satisfaction.
Bassin du Congo : La sécurisation des droits fonciers des femmes lue à travers la théorie des droits de propriété
Authors: Bibiane Ndjebet Cécile , Oyono Phil René
Published: April 2022

Longtemps exclues de la possession des terres par les régimes coutumiers et les régimes statutaires, il est temps que les femmes africaines détiennent et exercent des droits fonciers et forestiers sécurisés par des mécanismes formels et non formels à l’intérieur des microcosmes ruraux. D’un, ce serait une réponse énergique à l’injustice, à la violence juridique et à la violence symbolique. De deux, ce serait un levier pour l’endiguement de l’érosion de la biodiversité et des services écosystémiques. De trois, ce serait une arme de lutte contre les effets socio-écologiques des changements climatiques. De quatre, ce serait un outil de lutte contre la pauvreté.
Étude de Référence sur la Tenure en République Démocratique du Congo
Authors: Corriveau-Bourque Alexandre , Maindo Alphonse , Augustin Mpoyi Maitre , De Wit Paul , Oyono René , Mugangu Séverin
Published: April 2022

Dans la configuration des démembrements de l’État central en République Démocratique du Congo, la Province occupe une position cardinale. Ce qui suit est une note synthétique des analyses menées entre 2012 et 2014 dans le cadre de l’Étude de Référence sur la Tenure dans huit des provinces de la RD Cong. L’analyse a été faite avant le découpage provincial de 2015, et donc les informations présentées dans le présent document se rapportent aux anciennes provinces et pas aux nouvelles. Les analyses au niveau des provinces offrent une perspective sur les vastes différences culturelles, environnementales, économiques et administratives du pays qui influencent la gestion des terres et autres ressources naturelles. L’objectif de l’analyse provinciale était de tester et vérifier des hypothèses faites dans les analyses thématiques qui ont une perspective nationale. Les huit provinces couvertes pas l’étude sont : Bas-Congo (renommé Kongo Central), Bandundu, Équateur, Kasaï Occidental, Orientale, Nord Kivu, Sud Kivu, et Katanga. Puisque l’Étude de Référence portait sur des espaces ruraux, la Province de Kinshasa a été exclue de l’analyse. Pour des raisons de logistique et de finance, aucune information n’a pu être recueillie par rapport à la province du Maniema et à l’ancienne province du Kasaï Oriental.
CREATIVITY AND CREATION/КРЕАТИВНОСТЬ И ТВОРЧЕСТВО
Authors: Kurazyan O.
Published: April 2022

The article examines the concept of creativity, creative thinking and creation, compares these concepts, identifies relationships, commonalities and differences. Based on the analysis of the demand for new personal qualities and skills in modern society, the importance of the development of creative thinking is revealed./В статье рассматривается понятие креативности, креативного мышления и творчества, проводится сопоставление данных понятий, выявляются взаимосвязи, общности и различия. На основе анализа востребованности в современном обществе новых личностных качеств и навыков выявляется важность развития креативного мышления.