bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANALYSIS OF THE STRESS-STRAIN STATE THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODEL OF A HEALTHY SHOULDER JOINT
Authors: Korzh Mykola , Makarov Vasyl , Smerdov Smerdov , Tankut Оleksiy , Pidgaiska Pidgaiska , Zdanevych Sergiy
Published: November 2021

Objective. To work out as close as possible to normal human anatomy three-dimensional finite element model of the shoulder joint with elastic ligaments as well as with muscles and the spatial location of their attachment points, to analyze the stress-strain state of the element proximal humerus and scapula. Methods. A geometric model of the humerus and scapulae are constructed. The three-dimensional modeling of the shoulder join based on the geometric models  was used with software SolidWorks with mathematical modeling method finite elements and the stress-strain state analysis in the applicationpackage Ansys software. To approach the real conditions of the model we have added the elastic elements that mimic muscles. Model loaded with forces that reproduce the effort in the muscles, applied to the respective contact planes on the humerus head of the human bone. The stress-strain state of proximal elements is calculated in the humerus and scapula for the angles of the abduction  — 0 °, 30°, 60° and 90° in neutral rotation of the humerus.Results. The tensile stresses in the scapula are distributed in such a way that at an angle of 0 ° the limb is not raised +5.67 MPa in the area below the joint depressions. The minimum values of the compressive stress have been reached 18.5 MPa. Maximum stresses are in 1.5–2 times higher area of the articular cartilage of the humerus head compared to the cartilage of the glenoid cavity of the scapula. It is established that the dependence of the valuesof the area of the contact zone in the range of change limb abduction angle (0° ... 90°) can be approximated section of a cubic parabola, with changes in area insignificant and are equal to +2.26% — 7.3 % of the value in neutral position at an angle of 0°. Minor differences with the results of similar studies indicate that the validity of the developed mathematical model. Conclusions. The proposed model would allow performing more correct mathematical modeling and comparative analysis of the stress-strain state for various methods of surgical treatment of pathology shoulder joint, in particular arthroplasty.
Battles for Bandera: Dissonant Historical Narratives of Ukrainians in Poland and Problems of Integration
Authors: Golovashina Oksana V.
Published: November 2021

The increasing flux of Ukrainian migrants into Poland increases the urgency of correlating Polish and Ukrainian historical narratives. Here, a key problem concerns the new pantheon of Ukrainian national heroes, some of whom are viewed quite negatively by many Poles. In this article, problems of competing historical narratives, as well as correlations between historical conceptions and models of migrant integration, are examined with the reference to field research carried out with Ukrainian migrants living in Poland. Here, the main sources comprised interviews with migrants, monitoring of formal and informal cultural activities organized for migrants, as well as data obtained via social networks, thematic forums and the expatriate press. It was found that the main factors determining strategies for facilitating interaction between historical narratives comprise the degree of inclusion of migrants living in different communities of the host country, as well as the level of cohesion among the migrant communities themselves.
The Efficacy of a Holding Community Program—Promoting Social Reflection at School
Authors: Siegler Anna , Serdült Sára , Csernus Fanni , Dézma Lilla , Ilea Izabella , Bigazzi Sára
Published: November 2021

The authors developed a Holding Community Program to achieve the following objectives: (a) to increase the perspective-taking capacity of adolescents; (b) to promote interpersonal and intergroup harmony; (c) to empower school students to be more (pro)active in their communities and in public life. Apart from the intervention itself, the study comprised a pre-test and a post-test and involved a total of 240 Hungarian high school students (159 female, 66.3%). The students were aged 14–18 (Mage=15.33; SDage=0.88). They were recruited from four high schools. Control groups (N=122) were chosen from the same institution and graded as experimental classes (N=118, 7 classes). Both immediate and long-term effects of the intervention (4–6 months after the intervention) were explored.  Quantitative analysis of the data indicated that the two-day intervention program had significantly increased the students’ perspective-taking capacity (short-term: F(1,238)=6.03, p<0.05, long-term: n.s.) and efficacy beliefs (short-term: F(1,238)= 3.83, p=0.052, long-term: F(1,238)= 3.38, p<0.05). After the training, students were more willing to participate in collective actions (short-term: F(1,238)= 7.32, p<0.01, long-term: F(1,238)= 3.83, p<0.05). These results seem quite promising but the outcome was not significant regarding its effect on prejudice.
Time Allocation and Economic Contribution of Women in Fulfilling the Basic Needs of Poor Households
Authors: Hos Jamaluddin , Upe Ambo , Arsyad Muhammad , Hasniah Halu
Published: November 2021

The primary purpose of this study is to explore the time allocation and economic contribution of women in fulfilling their families’ basic needs. This research used a qualitative approach and applied observations and interviews as the data collection technique. The research sample consisted of 25 people, including 23 stone-breaking women, who have a family, and 2 village heads, whose village areas contain stone-mining enterprises. The obtained data was analysed qualitatively, implying that the processes of data collection, data reduction, data display, and data verification were carried out simultaneously. The results of this study show that the respondents allocate more time to household chores than to stone-breaking work.  However, through the activities as a stone breaker, homemakers do make a significant economic contribution to the family’s income. Indeed, the sole reliance on the husband’s income as the head of the family cannot be sufficient for fulfilling the basic needs. The husband’s income only serves to maintain the survival of the family.
Seismic assessment of corroded concrete bridges using incremental modal pushover analysis
Authors: Bergami Alessandro Vittorio , Pelle Angelo , Fiorentino Gabriele , Lavorato Davide , Giaccu Gian Felice , Quaranta Giuseppe , Briseghella Bruno , Nuti Camillo
Published: November 2021

An efficient yet accurate procedure was developed for the seismic assessment of reinforced concrete (RC) bridges subject to chloride-induced corrosion. The procedure involves using incremental modal pushover analysis to assess corroded bridges as an alternative and less computationally demanding approach to non-linear dynamic analysis. A multi-physics finite-element analysis is performed to evaluate the effects of chloride-induced corrosion on bridge columns. In doing so, chloride ingress in concrete is numerically simulated as a diffusion process by considering the effects of temperature, humidity, corrosion-induced cover cracking and concrete aging. The estimated chloride concentration is then employed to evaluate the corrosion current density, from which the effects of corrosion on reinforcement, cracked cover concrete, confinement and plastic hinge length can be determined for subsequent non-linear static analysis. A case study of a typical bridge structure is presented. The proposed procedure can be used to assess the seismic performance of irregular RC bridges exposed to severe corrosive environments.
Position Estimation of In-Pipe Robot using Artificial Neural Network and Sensor Fusion
Authors: AKKAYA Abdullah Erhan , TALU Muhammed Fatih , AYDOĞMUŞ Ömür
Published: November 2021

Water is vital for all living beings, especially for a human. Automatic position detection of water leakage in water pipelines is very important to minimize the loss of labour, time, money spent on exploration and excavation in pipe inspection procedures. The main goal of detection is to prevent water loss. In this study, sensitive position detection, crack frequency band detection and external sphere studies of an in-pipe robot prototype have performed. During the precise position estimation, classical EKF, stationary region detection and location estimation using EHDE are performed with two different ANNs. In this way, online precise position estimation can be done on hardware that has not sufficient computational power for indoor robotic studies. In addition, the sound characteristics resulting from the crack at different hole size and water pressure intensity levels have investigated. Finally, a new sealing sphere design has devised and three different hydrophone sensor data have recorded on the SD card simultaneously. It has been found that the proposed ANN method has the performance to work online and can make a similar position estimation with the classical IMU position estimation method by 99%.
Escala para medir tecnodependencia en el ámbito personal, familiar, social y laboral en población mexicana
Authors: VILLAVICENCIO-AYUB ERIKA , Callejo Estrada Fernando , Lagos Rojas Arely , Calleja Bello Nazira
Published: November 2021

Introducción: El uso de la tecnología se ha posicionado como una herramienta indispensable en la actualidad en ámbitos laborales, escolares y hasta las interacciones sociales. Con ello el involucramiento con las tecnológicas permiten desempeñarnos con mayor productividad y eficiencia, sin embargo, un uso desadaptativo puede propiciar diversas afecciones que inciden en la salud y relaciones de los usuarios.

Objetivo: Se diseñó una escala para medir tecnodependencia en las personas, conformada por 5 factores que fueron nombrados como Phubbing, Generación Muda, Uso de la Tecnología al Conducir, Uso compulsivo del Celular y la Vida en Redes Sociales.

Método: Estudio cuantitativo, transversal, con diseño no experimental y muestreo no probabilístico, que contó con 1.026 participantes, de los cuales el 63% correspondían a hombres. Se utilizó la Escala de Tecnodependencia elaborada por los autores para el presente estudio, conformada por un total de 15 reactivos divididos en 5 factores (Uso del celular al conducir, Vida en redes sociales, Generación Muda, Uso compulsivo del celular y Phubbing), además de las variables sociodemográficas, con un índice de confiabilidad de 0.83.

Resultados: Se encontró correlación estadísticamente significativa entre los cinco factores que definen la escala, con un 59.23% de la varianza explicada, un índice de confiabilidad a través del Alfa de Cronbach =0.83 y con un buen ajuste (chi-cuadrada= 245.957; GI= 136; CMIN/DF= 3.23; p=.000; CFI=.972; y RMSE=.047).

Conclusiones: Los hallazgos sugieren que la escala cuenta con propiedades psicométricas adecuadas para medir tecnodependencia en población mexicana. Con esta investigación se aporta una escala con la que se pretende estimular la investigación sobre esta variable en el país y que en un mediano plazo permitirá entender su etiología, estudiar la relación que mantiene con otros factores de riesgo psicosocial y diseñar programas de prevención e intervención con el fin de mejorar la relación de los usuarios, con las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación, creando a su vez espacios de uso saludables.
Partner number and use of COVID-19 risk reduction strategies during initial phases of the pandemic in British Columbia, Canada: a survey of sexual health service clients
Authors: Gilbert Mark , Chang Hsiu-Ju , Ablona Aidan , Salway Travis , Ogilvie Gina , Wong Jason , Campeau Laurence , Worthington Catherine , Grace Daniel , Grennan Troy
Published: November 2021

Objectives

Initial public health guidance related to sex and COVID-19 infection focused on reducing partner number. We characterized individuals having a higher partner number during the initial phases of the pandemic.

Methods

In British Columbia, the initial wave of COVID-19 cases was from March 14 to May 19, 2020, followed by gradual lifting of public health restrictions. We conducted an e-mail survey of existing sexual health service clients during the period of July 23 to August 4, 2020. We used bivariate logistic regression to examine the association between the reported number of sexual partners since the start of the pandemic and key variables (level of significance p < 0.01).

Results

Of the 1196 clients in our final sample, 42% reported 2+ partners since the start of the pandemic, with higher odds among participants who were men who have sex with men, and single or in open relationships prior to the pandemic. This group was more likely to perceive stigma associated with having sex during the pandemic, and had the highest use of strategies to reduce risk of COVID-19 infection during sexual encounters (mainly focused on reducing/avoiding partners, such as masturbation, limiting sex to a “bubble”, and not having sex).

Conclusion

Sexual health service clients in BC with 2+ partners during the initial phases of BC’s pandemic used strategies to reduce their risk of COVID-19 infection during sex. Our study provides support for a harm reduction approach to guidance on COVID-19 risk during sex, and highlights the need for further research on stigma related to having sex during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Anatomical evaluation of the craniometric points and dimensions among adult’s populations of the South-Eastern Nigerians and its implication for intracranial surgical procedures
Authors: David Lekpa Kingdom , Vidona Willy Barinem
Published: November 2021

Background: The understanding of Craniometry with its associated craniometric points and dimensions have found immense applicable relevance in anthropology and neuroscience, ranging from growth determination, estimation of cranial deformities, personal biological profile identification and facial reconstructive surgeries, analysis of evolution of the human species in archeology as well as age variations. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the craniometric dimensions among adults’ subjects in Eastern Nigerian State. Methods: Research data was collected from Computed Tomography scans in the Radiological Department of Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Nigeria with strict adherence to inclusive and exclusive factors. A total number of 150 human CT scans were used in the findings. Craniometric parameters were calculated - derived from the two and three coordinate points for linear and angular measurements respectively. Results: Results revealed that age group 36-45 had the lowest cranial parameters and age group 56-65 had the highest cranial parameters. Conclusion: It was concluded that cranial parameters does not increase as age increases throughout life. The study findings will be useful to the anatomists, anthropologists and neuroscientists.
About changes in the nature of evocative reactions under the influence of color illumination
Authors: Spirtov I. N.
Published: November 2021

The motives of this study were not only the completely understandable scientific interest of the issue, but also the desire to see if the data obtained would give any indications for rational light therapy in the field of the psyche.
Report of the Treasurer of the Society of Neuropathologists and Psychiatrs for 1914
Authors: Baklushinsky I. D.
Published: November 2021

Report of the Treasurer of the Society of Neuropathologists and Psychiatrovs for 1914. Income for 1913
Chronicle and mix, Volume XXII, No.2 (1915)
Authors: Editorial Board
Published: November 2021

Resolutions convened by the Pirogov Society in Moscow on May 9-11 of the current year by the Council of doctors and representatives of medical and sanitary organizations on the issue of combating alcoholism were expressed in the following: A. On the issue of scientific assessment of alcohol and alcohol-containing liquids. 1. Scientific data (physiology, general pathology, clinics) induce to attribute alcohol, and then, and the liquids containing it (the so-called alcoholic "drinks") to the category of harmful, poisonous substances. Alcohol is a typical narcotic poison, which already from the very beginning, taken even in small doses, builds up the higher sending of the brain, in consequence of which a number of pleasant, but deceptive sensations (illusions) of warmth, energy, vigor are created.
About dreams according to Hippocrates
Authors: Rudnev V. I.
Published: November 2021

In the works attributed to Hippocrates, there is a chapter devoted to dreams. It is interesting to get acquainted with the views of the ancient doctor. Both in the present time and in antiquity, dreams were given a well-known meaning and tried on the basis of them to judge the state of the organism; In this sense, dreams for the ancients had a medical meaning, and it was only necessary to be able to explain Dreams, or reasonably judge them, as Hippocrates said.
Clinical casuistry of traumatic neurosis
Authors: Suhov A. A.
Published: November 2021

The current war is already reflected in the medical literature by a mass of observations, even at the present time making many additions to pathology and, especially, in relation to clinics of traumatic neurosis.
PCR analysis of the expression of chromosome 18 genes in human liver tissue: interindividual variability
Authors: Timoshenko O.S. , Khmeleva S.A. , Poverennaya E.V. , Kiseleva Y.Y. , Kurbatov L.K. , Radko S.P. , Buromski I.V. , Markin S.S. , Lisitsa A.V. , Archakov A.I. , Ponomarenko E.A.
Published: November 2021

Using human chromosome 18 (Ch18) genes as an example, a PCR analysis of the interindividual variability of gene expression in liver tissue was performed. Although the quantitative profiles of the Ch18 transcriptome, expressed in the number of cDNA copies per single cell, showed a high degree of correlation between donors (Pearson correlation coefficients ranged from 0.963 to 0.966), the expression of the significant number of genes (from 13% to 19%, depending on the method of experimental data normalization) varied by more than 4-fold when comparing donors pairwise. At the same time, the proportion of differentially expressed genes increased with a decrease in the level of their expression. It is shown that the higher quantitative variability of low-abundance transcripts is mainly not technical, but biological. Bioinformatic analysis of the interindividual variability of the differential expression of chromosome 18 genes in human liver tissue did not reveal any statistically significant groups of genes related to certain biological processes that indicated a rather transient nature of the interindividual variability of their expression, probably reflecting the response of cells of an individual to specific external stimuli.
Integral tests of the hemostasis system in assessing the efficiency of acetylsalicylic acid in patients with ischemic heart disease
Authors: Melnichnikova O.S. , Nazarova I.A. , Sirotkina O.V. , Panov A.V. , Abesadze I.T. , Alugishvili M.Z. , Lokhovinina N.L. , Vavilova T.V.
Published: November 2021

Despite the fact that acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is the “gold” standard for the prevention of cardiovascular complications in patients with coronary heart disease (CAD), a number of patients still have risks of atherothrombosis. In the present study, the antithrombotic effect of ASA in patients with CAD was assessed in platelet-rich plasma (PRP) using integral tests of the hemostasis study: the T-TAS system (Total Thrombus-formation Analysis System) and the thrombin generation test (TGT). The study involved 34 patients with stable CAD (11 women, 23 men) and people (15 women, 18 men) in the control group. As a result of assessing the activity of thrombus formation using the T-TAS system, a significant decrease in the area under the curve (AUC10) was found in the group with CAD patients compared with the control (135.6 [88.0-222.3] and 260.5 [217.3-301.9], respectively, p
Penggunaan Media Youtube sebagai Solusi Media Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab di Masa Pandemi
Authors: Rahmasari Hikmah
Published: November 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat sejauh mana Youtube sebagai solusi media pembelajaran bahasa Arab yang tepat di masa pandemi dengan sistem Pembelajaran Jarak Jauh (PJJ). Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan random probability sampling, adapun analisis data pada penelitian ini dengan data reduksi, penyajian data, dan kesimpulan. Subjek Penelitian pada peserta didik kelas XI di SMAIT Al  Huda Wonogiri. Dengan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa media Youtube adalah solusi yang tepat untuk media pembelajaran bahasa Arab di masa pandemi, dengan presentase hasil survei (80,4%) peserta didik sangat setuju, sehingga menunjukkan hasil yang positif.
Evaluasi Program E-Learning pada Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Arab Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta dengan Model CIPP
Authors: Fitriani Ainikke Zakiyyatul
Published: November 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengevaluasi komponen konteks pelaksanaan program e-learning yaitu kesesuaian pelaksanaan program e-learning terhadap kebutuhan mahasiswa berdasarkan tujuan pelaksanaan program pada Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Arab Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta dengan menggunakan metode evaluasi CIPP (Context, Input, Proccess dan Output). Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian evaluasi dengan metode deskriptif kuantitatif, yaitu untuk meninjau serta melihat objek penelitian dengan apa adanya sesuai fenomena yang terlihat pada saat penelitian dilaksanakan dan menggambarkannya dengan angka sebagai kesimpulan akhir penelitian. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah metode angket, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa evaluasi e-learning pada Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Arab Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta dilihat dari komponen Context pada metode evaluasi CIIP (Context, Input, Proccess dan Output) termasuk dalam kategori baik dengan presentase Tingkat Capaian Responden 74,57%.
Efektivitas Penggunaan Fun Arabic Student Sheet (FARASSHEE) sebagai Alat Evaluasi Pembelajaran dalam Meningkatkan Hasil Ulangan Harian Siswa Kelas V Sekolah Dasar Muhammadiyah Ambarbinangun Tahun Ajaran 2019/2020
Authors: Amalina Eza Alhaniah
Published: November 2021

Latar belakang dari penelitian ini adalah terdapat permasalahan yang terjadi pada pelaksanaan evaluasi pembelajaran bahasa Arab di SD Muhammadiyah Ambarbinangun yaitu siswa masih membutuhkan bantuan guru dalam mengerjakan ulangan harian. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas penggunaan Fun Arabic Student Sheet (FARASSHEE) sebagai alat evaluasi pembelajaran yang digunakan pada pelaksanaan ulangan harian bahasa Arab kelas 5 di Sekolah Dasar Muhammadiyah Ambarbinangun. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan model pre-eksperimen one shot case study. Sampel pada penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas 5 B yang berjumlah 29 orang. Peneliti menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data seperti observasi, wawancara, tes, dan dokumentasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan uji validitas konten dan seluruh butir soal pada FARASSHEE terbukti valid. Hasil uji realibilitas menunjukkan koefisien realibilitas sebesar 0,617 dan dinyatakan realiabel. Penelitian ini menggunakan uji paired samples t test dalam menguji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: Setelah menggunakan FARASSHEE total nilai rata-rata ulangan harian  siswa kelas 5 B meningkat menjadi 67.41. Kemudian menggunakan uji paired sample t test dengan tingkat kepercayaan 95% diperoleh nilai Sig. (2-tailed) sebesar 0,001. Perolehan nilai korelasi antara kedua sampel adalah 0,516 dengan nilai signifikansi 0,004 (kurang dari 0,005). Hal ini menyatakan bahwa terdapat hubungan dan peningkatan hasil antara nilai ulangan harian sebelum menggunakan FARASSHEE dan setelah menggunakannya.
The Implementation of Audiolingual Methods on Ta'diyah Salam Material
Authors: Ukhrawiyah Faizetul , Damayanti Dian Fajariyah
Published: November 2021

The objective of this research is to determine how the implementation of the Audiolingual method in Ta’diyah Salam material for the seventh grade students of MTS Darussalam Al-Qurani (Darussalam Al-Qurani Islamic Boarding School), Indramayu, what are the obstacles faced by teachers in implementing the method and how the efforts in overcoming these obstacles. The method the descriptive qualitative method with the data collection techniques used the observation, interviews, and documentation. From the results of the research, it is found that the audiolingual method used in the ta'diyah salam material uses the technique of dialog memorization, backward build up, and repetition drill. The obstacles faced by teachers in using the method are the limited time available for a well-implemented drilling system, the conditions of students who are not familiar with Arabic, as well as the fatigue and boredom experienced by students during the learning. However, as many obstacles appear, the teacher continues to strive to be able to overcome these obstacles by organizing the best possible time so that the learning can run well, conveying conversation texts as clearly as possible to the students, and providing learning media that are interesting for students so that they do not get bored quickly and tired.
Infraestructura Verde Urbana II: Implementación y seguimiento de soluciones
Authors: Castro Lancharro Borja
Published: November 2021

Esta publicación forma parte de una serie de tres documentos que exploran los diferentes aspectos de las soluciones de infraestructura verde urbana. En esta segunda parte se exploran las 8 tipologías de infraestructura verde urbana, se describen los servicios ecosistémicos que aportan a ayudan a regular y se aportan datos sobre su beneficio económico. Asimismo, esta parte de la publicación provee una matriz de indicadores que pueden utilizarse en este tipo de proyecto, tanto ex-ante como ex-post.
Stock Returns During Religious Holidays: The Role of Culture and Belief
Authors: Utami Chandrarini Pramardya , Pratama Arie
Published: November 2021

This research investigates the effects of culture and belief on stock returns in Asia and Europe during religious holidays. Culture was proxied by power distance, individualism, uncertainty avoidance, and long-term orientation. Belief was proxied by government regulation, government favoritism, and social regulation. Seventeen stock indices were selected, and the data employed in this research are stock returns during religious holidays commemorated by each country listed in the top world indices from 2016 to 2020. A quantitative method was employed and the data analysis was done using a multiple linear regression method with panel data. This research shows that individualism, government regulation, favoritism, and social regulation positively affect stock returns during religious holidays. This implies that investors recognize stock market characteristics to facilitate investment decision-making. It is recommended that investors maximize positive stock returns found in individualistic countries and countries with high government regulation, favoritism, and social regulation.
Effects of Climate-Smart Agriculture Adoption on Performance of Rice Farmers in Northeast Vietnam
Authors: Ha Tuan M , Bac Ho Van
Published: November 2021

Agricultural production is increasingly vulnerable to risks and uncertainties associated with climate changes. Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) has been proposed to address challenges in agricultural production such as food security, water shortage, drought, and soil erosion, etc. The benefits of CSA adoption for farmers have been debated. Many previous studies have indicated that impacts seem to be affected by selection bias. However, controlling such selection bias has not been considered in studies on the CSA adoption. Thus, in this study, we analyzed the impacts of CSA adoption on major economic indicators for rice farmers. The Propensity Score Matching (PSM) method was employed to address such selection bias for a case study on rice farmers in Thai Nguyen province, Vietnam. Comparing main economic indicators, we found significant differences in rice yields and used seed inputs between CSA and non-CSA adopters. Ignoring selection bias control resulted in overestimation of economic returns. The results also indicate limited contribution of CSA adoption to a reduction in pesticide and herbicide usage, and an increase in use of organic fertilizers. Some implications for further research are also discussed.
Developing and validating an instrument to measure: the medical professionalism climate in clinical settings
Authors: Asghari Fariba , Shahvari Zahra , Ebadi Abbas , Alipour Fateme , Samadi Shahram , Bahreini Maryam , Amini Homayoun
Published: November 2021

This study was conducted to develop and validate an instrument to measure the medical professionalism climate in clinical settings. The item pool was developed based on the Tehran University of Medical Sciences Guideline for Professional Conduct. The items were distributed between two questionnaires, one for health-care providers and the other for patients. To assess the construct validity of the questionnaires, 350 health-care providers and 88 patients were enrolled in the study. The reliability of the questionnaires was evaluated by calculating Cronbach’s alpha and ICC.
At first a 74-item pool was generated. After assessing and confirming face and content validity, 41 items remained in the final version of the scale. Exploratory factor analysis revealed the three factors of “personal behavior”, “collegiality” and “respect for patient autonomy” in a 25-item questionnaire for service providers and a single factor of “professional behavior” in a 6-item questionnaire for patients. The three factors explained 51.775% of the variance for service providers’ questionnaire and the single factor explained 63.9% of the variance for patients’ questionnaire.
The findings demonstrated that from the viewpoints of patients and service providers, this instrument could be applied to assess the medical professionalism climate in hospital clinical settings.
Clarifying the concept of conscience in nurses’ ethical performance in Iran: a concept analysis study
Authors: Jodaki Kurosh , Esmaeili Maryam , Cheraghi Mohammad Ali , Pashaeypoor Shahzad , Sadat Hoseini Akram Sadat
Published: November 2021

Although conscience, as an ethical concept, has emerged widely in the field of nursing, its functional meaning and its effects on nurses' performance are not clear. Therefore, the present study aimed to analyze the concept of conscience in the context of Iranian nurses’ ethical performance.  
 This study used a hybrid model including theoretical, fieldwork, and final analytic stages. In the theoretical phase, English and Persian articles published up to 2020 and indexed by scientific databases were analyzed. In the fieldwork phase, semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted on nurse participants. The last two stages were jointly considered to draw the study’s conclusions.
 In the theoretical phase, conscience was considered as a context-dependent concept, an inner voice, and a criterion for distinguishing right from wrong. The fieldwork phase’ results were categorized into three themes: “perception of conscience”, “commands of conscience”, and “obedience to conscience. The final definition was reached by merging the theoretical and field stages.
 This article aimed at investigating the relevance of conscience to ethical practice in the nursing field. Findings show that conscience is an inner feeling or voice that plays a vital role in providing ethical care by nurses.
Utilização de fibras do mesocarpo e caroço do açaí como componente de misturas areia - asfalto para a pavimentação na cidade de Manaus/AM
Authors: Silva Sthefani dos Santos , Silva Geverson Façanha da , Castro Denis de Freitas
Published: November 2021

A importância das fibras naturais como aditivos ou reforços para produtospoliméricos vem aumentado significativamente nas últimas décadas, devido a fatores como oalto preço das fibras sintéticas e à busca crescente por materiais de baixo custo e que sejamprovenientes de fontes renováveis. Ademais devem possuir boas propriedades mecânicas etérmicas, e que não causem danos ambientais. Assim, este trabalho tem como objetivo estudara utilização das fibras do mesocarpo e caroço do açaí como componente da mistura de areiaasfaltocom areias de resíduos de construção e demolição para a pavimentação na Cidade deManaus-AM. Foram feitas análises termogravimétricas e ensaios mecânicos (DNIT 136/2010-ME e ASTM D4123/ AASHTO TP-31-96) bem como a caracterização das fibras e das misturasde areia-asfalto. Por meio desta pesquisa, obteve-se uma maior interação agregado-ligantepelo espesso recobrimento das superfícies dos agregados minerais, devido à absorção demaiores teores de cimento asfáltico de petróleo 50/70. Compósitos reforçados com fibra deaçaí in natura apresentaram boas propriedades mecânicas. Portanto, as fibras de açaí,material disponibilizado a custo zero, são passíveis de aplicação como reforço de matrizescimentícias, proporcionando um bom desempenho mecânico e reduzindo o custo do produtofinal, devido ao valor das fibras incorrerem somente no seu beneficiamento, que pode sermanual e inserido em contexto social.
Observatorio de Defensa Aérea-Odefa: una propuesta académica de visibilización de la Defensa Aérea y sus amenazas en el contexto aéreo nacional
Authors: Ibáñez Rubiano Nestor Raúl
Published: November 2021

"El narcotráfico es una de las principales amenazas a la seguridad global, y por tratarse de una problemática que afecta a todos los gobiernos en diferentes manifestaciones, se requiere abordar este delito desde distintos ámbitos, en especial, el de la producción, transporte y comercialización de drogas ilícitas internacionalmente. Las diversas problemáticas asociadas al uso ilegal del espacio aéreo de nuestro país con fines ilícitos como el tráfico ilegal de drogas y el funcionamiento de estructuras armadas ilegales, evidencian la necesidad de crear áreas académicas en las que se lleven a cabo procesos de recolección y análisis de información para la elaboración de artículos y estudios descriptivos del caso. En ese sentido, este artículo presenta el estudio de caso del vuelo ilegal de la aeronave N6786M, con el que se realiza el análisis de una situación real de transporte ilegal de drogas por vía aérea en Colombia (traza hostil), que permite identificar las diferentes variables del fenómeno ilegal, y a partir de allí, proponer la creación de un Observatorio de Defensa Aérea desde la perspectiva del control al espacio aéreo a nivel nacional y hemisférico, ya que alrededor de este modus operandi se identificaron una serie de factores complementarios que contribuyen al tráfico ilegal de drogas a través del uso clandestino de aeronaves."
Therapeutic Management of Pyometra with Methylergometrine and Cabergoline in Bitches - An Alternative Approach
Authors: Ganesan A. , Antoine D. , Palanisammi A. , Ramprabu R.
Published: November 2021

Background: Canine pyometra is a common reproductive disorder of sexually intact bitches characterized by accumulation of pus in the uterine lumen and it is always associated with vagaries of clinical and pathological manifestations of multisystemic origin. Methods: The present study involved twenty three bitches of 8- 13 years of age with pyometra. Diagnosis of pyometra was performed based on the anamnesis, ultrasound examination, hematoglocial and biochemical changes. As an alternate to conventional prostaglandin protocol, Tab. Methylergometrine 0.125 mg/dog (Methergine, Novartis) BID and Tab. Cabergoline @ 10 µg/kg body weight (Cabgolin, Sun Pharma) SID and Tab. Amoxicillin- Clavulinic acid @ 10 mg/kg body weight (Augmentin, Glaxo Smithkline) BID was advised for two weeks. In addition to that supportive fluid therapy and Inj. Pantoprazole @ 1 mg/kg body weight was also administered prior to initiation of treatment protocol. There was a significant clinical recovery in terms of physiological, hematological and biochemical parameters. Ultrasound examination on Day 0, 7, 9 and Day 14 of treatment revealed reduction in the diameter of uterine sacculations. All the bitches recovered after 10 to 15 days with complete evacuation of pus, with no recurrence. Result: Our investigation revealed that this alternative protocol along with antibiotics and supportive fluid therapy can be a better alternative to young dogs to preserve the reproductive capability and also in geriatric dogs which are unfit for traditional ovariohysterectomy.
Ideologías de lenguaje en la instrucción e identidad del español de herencia
Authors: Burgo Clara
Published: November 2021

Las ideologías relacionadas con la identidad latinx son centrales en la instrucción de la lengua de herencia (LH) (Leeman et al., 2011). Sin embargo, la instrucción de herencia temprana estaba enfocada principalmente en adquirir la norma estándar (Leeman, 2012). ¿Cuáles son las ideologías actuales tanto en el aula de segunda lengua (SL) del español como en la de herencia? Este artículo intenta describir las ideologías lingüísticas en el aula, el valor del inglés, el uso del spanglish y cómo los educadores pueden potenciar actitudes positivas a través de la conciencia cultural y las ideologías de translenguaje para promocionar la justicia social luchando contra las ideologías hegemónicas.
ModeLab - Web Tool for the Modeling of Bus Rapid Transit Systems
Authors: Campo Carlos-Robinson , Salazar Juan-Pablo , Cobos-Lozada Carlos-Alberto
Published: November 2021

Bus rapid transit (BRT) systems have in recent years become a viable and effective option for solving the mobility problems in different cities around the world. For these systems to fulfill their mission effectively and efficiently, they need to respond adequately to the different situations that appear periodically or arbitrarily in the users’ routines, modification of system resources (e.g., buses, drivers, lanes, or roads), among others. Modeling and simulation in these and many other complex systems are key tools to support decision-making since, in general, they are an inexpensive option that allows to quickly evaluate the effect of different changes on the system and to define the best solution in the shortest time for a specific problem or situation. This paper introduces ModeLab, a web-based tool for modeling BRT systems that facilitates the design of models by using an iconic language closer to the modeler, a language based on the real-world objects found in this type of system and that allows us to define simpler and more compact models, which are easier to visualize, understand, and configure. To evaluate the models that ModeLab can define, a model of medium complexity was developed and compared with the model obtained by ARENA®; the results show a significant reduction in the complexity of the models, while, at the same time, there are identical results when simulating the models with SIMAN (a common simulation software for both tools).
Reducing Anxiety and Shyness for Oral Interaction Improvement in a Cooperative Learning Environment
Authors: Robayo Guerrero Jorge Orlando
Published: November 2021

This article reports on the investigation carried out at rural school in Ubaté (Cundinamarca). Participants were sixteen English students. The aim of the study was to explore how cooperative learning reduces ninth graders’ anxiety and shyness in the English classes. In order to achieve this objective, an action research study was conducted. Interviews, teacher’s diary and workshops were used for data collection. The main findings suggested that after five workshops anxiety and shyness’ signs have reduced when students were cooperative to interact orally. In addition, cooperative learning was an effective tool not just to reduce anxiety and shyness, but also to involve them in their own English learning process, English learning
Decolonizing Language Teachers’ Teaching Practices through a Postmethod Pedagogy
Authors: Avella Alvarado Adriana Milena , León Lozada Geidy Yohana
Published: November 2021

This article presents a critical and theoretical reflection upon a pedagogical proposal which considers an EFL teaching practice. The target pedagogical experience relies on the first step to starting decolonizing language teachers’ teaching practices in the context they live in. Understanding that decolonizing teaching practices is a continuous process of reflection that involves decision-making, awareness of the students’ needs, and the context in which they are immersed. Firstly, the document will present some of the authors’ insights about language policies as the National Bilingual Program (PNB). Secondly, the manuscript addresses the teaching approach in which the proposed activities are embedded as a means to stress the necessity to start decolonizing pedagogical practices. Thirdly, the manuscript delves into Kumaravadivelu’s particular perspectives of Method and Post method pedagogy in language teaching. Finally, there will be some reflections about what language teachers do for engaging students in their own language learning providing meaningful practices, and what they have constructed about decolonization.
Modelo para la evaluación de variables en el Sector Salud utilizando Process Mining y Data Visualization
Authors:   , Evangelista Pescorán Misael Elias , Coronado Torres Andre Junior
Published: November 2021

El presente trabajo propone un modelo para la evaluación de variables en el sector salud utilizando Process Mining y Data Visualization soportado por la herramienta Celonis. Esto surge ante la problemática orientada a la dificultad en la comprensión de las actividades que están involucradas en los procesos negocios y los resultados de este. El proyecto se centra en la investigación de dos disciplinas emergentes. Una de estas disciplinas es Process Mining y se enfoca principalmente en los procesos, en los datos por cada evento, esto con el fin de descubrir un modelo, ver conformidad de los procesos o mejorarlos (Process Mining: Una técnica innovadora para la mejora de los procesos, 2016). La segunda disciplina es Data Visualization, esta permite presentar los datos en un formato gráfico o pictórico ("Data Visualization: What it is and why it matters", 2016). El proyecto implica principalmente investigación, en primer lugar, se analizan las técnicas de Process Mining y Data Visualization. En segundo lugar, se separan las características y cualidades de las disciplinas, y se diseña un modelo para la evaluación de variables en el Sector Salud utilizando Process Mining y Data Visualization, generando un valor agregado, dado que al tener un formato gráfico o pictórico que representa adecuadamente los resultados de usar una técnica de minería de procesos, la comprensión y el análisis en la toma de decisiones es más precisa. En tercer lugar, se valida el modelo en una institución que brinda servicios en el Sector Salud, analizando uno de los procesos core. Finalmente, se elabora un plan de continuidad para que el modelo propuesto se aplique en técnicas de optimización de procesos en las organizaciones.
Síndrome de burnout y estilos de afrontamiento en operarios
Authors:   , Fontana-Cogorno Cogorno Eugenio Marco , Tito Giuseppe
Published: November 2021

Introducción: En la presente investigación se busca relacionar el síndrome de burnout con los estilos de afrontamiento al estrés; participaron 115 operarios de una empresa industrial alimentaria de Lima Metropolitana. Método: Se aplicaron el Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey [MBI-GS] y el Coping Estimation [COPE60]. Se analizó la estructura interna de los instrumentos a través del Análisis Factorial Exploratorio de máxima verosimilitud con rotación oblimin directo, que mostró la presencia de dos dimensiones en el MBI-GS y dos en el COPE. Resultados: Existen correlaciones positivas significativas entre las dimensiones Agotamiento y cinismo con el estilo de afrontamiento emocional evitativo; como también, la eficacia profesional con el afrontamiento dirigido hacia la resolución del problema. Asimismo, se encontraron diferencias significativas entre los datos del MBI-GS comparados por edad, grado de instrucción y años de servicio. Conclusiones: Las dimensiones de ambos instrumentos correlacionaron entre sí, demostrando el efecto de los estilos de afrontamiento con el burnout. Además, los factores sociodemográficos de la población y la naturaleza de su labor influyen en la aparición del síndrome. Se recomienda la implementación de políticas que permitan capacitaciones orientadas en la adquisición de habilidades blandas para permitir afrontamientos más adecuados.
Poland in the Digital Age
Authors: Rangel Roger
Published: November 2021

Within the three casual mechanisms known so far in relation to the emergence and spread of AI Nationalism, this short piece of research strives to combine recent IR literature involving cyberspace and AI with new insights from the institutional economic perspective and Neoclassical Realism, in order to make an introductory assessment focused on Poland’s geopolitical challenges in the Digital Era. Since the analytical focus of this article concentrates on the case of Poland, the discussion can be perhaps also relevant for other countries pertaining to Central-Eastern Europe.
Gap Intepretation About Period Punctuation in Instant Messages Among Indonesian Generation
Authors: Adira Corazan Junor Revanya
Published: November 2021

Penelitian ini membahas mengenai faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi interpretation gap antara Generasi X dan Millennials Indonesia tentang tanda baca titik pada instant message. Sejak gaya komunikasi chatting muncul akibat populernya aplikasi instant message, tanda titik kehilangan fungsinya sebagai pemberi jeda dan pengakhir kalimat. Penelitian-penelitian terdahulu menyebutkan bahwa tanda titik merupakan sebuah senjata untuk menunjukkan ironi, nada sinis, sikap agresif, dan ketidaktulusan. Tanda titik tidak hanya mengakhiri sebuah pesan, namun ia adalah pesan itu sendiri. Millennials menggunakan tanda titik untuk mengekspresikan kemarahan, sementara Generasi X tidak melihat adanya makna pada tanda baca tersebut. Kesenjangan pemahaman ini disebut sebagai interpretation gap yang dipengaruhi oleh aspek generasional. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan tipe eksploratif. Teknik pengumpulan data dari penelitian ini adalah wawancara mendalam dengan Generasi X dan Millennials Indonesia. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa gaya penulisan dalam instant messaging akan mengimitasi gaya bicara pada percakapan tatap wajah. Generasi X cenderung menyelesaikan konflik secara to-the-point dan tegas, sementara Millennials cenderung bersikap pasif-agresif dan menghindari konfrontasi. Fakta ini merupakan akar dari pilihan simbol yang mereka gunakan untuk mengekspresikan kemarahan melalui media IM.
Message Production Process in Stand Up Comedy: Ethnographic Study in Stand Up Community Indo Surabaya
Authors: Rufaidah Dea
Published: November 2021

Proses produksi pesan dalam stand up comedy merupakan isu krusial yang masih jarang dibahas dalam riset akademik. Publik seringkali tidak menyadari bahwa pesan dalam stand up comedy pada dasarnya membutuhkan proses persiapan yang panjang dan rumit. Lebih jauh lagi para proses produksi ini semua pesan yang disampaikan dalam stand up comedy sejatinya disiapkan, termasuk dalam tema-tema besar seperti isu gender, diskriminasi rasial, dan juga kelas. Informan dalam penelitian ini merupakan para comedians, anggota komunitas Stand Up Indo Surabaya, individu yang mewakili berbagai macam isu pada konten stand up comedy yang sering dibicarakan. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa komunitas Stand Up Indo Surabaya menjalankan praktik budaya stand up comedy atau stand up comedy culture sesuai dengan visi komunitas yang dipunya dan memiliki kekhasan dalam proses produksi materi komedi secara kolektif. Hal tersebut diwujudkan dengan pelaksanaan kegiatan secara rutin seperti sharing ilmu, comedy buddy, open mic—baik secara konvensional maupun online melalui sosial media Instagram (@standupindo_sby).