bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sport and Contemporary Culture
Authors: Sesemann Vasily
Published: September 2021

This publication presents manuscript of the famous Russian-Lithuanian philosopher Vasily Seseman (1884-1963) accompanied by a preface. The manuscript "Sport and Contemporary Culture" is the text of Seseman's manuscript collection, which is located in Vilnius University (F122-79). Manuscript is a preparatory text for the article "Time, Culture and Body" (first published in 1931 under the pen name "V. Chukhnin", and then in 1935 under his real name). In "Time, Culture and Body" Sesemann develops his ideas concerning the objectifying attitude, which leads to human's alienation towards body and time. Sesemann claims that the time is perceived as a meaningful entirety only when the time is contemplated from the point of view of work. Work is a purpose-attaining activity where subjective creativity is oriented towards an objective result in future. Working in pursuit of one's goals helps to avoid facing the emptiness of time, but at the same time it alienates the present. Work helps the subject to overcome his individual limitations and to become a part of the objective culture. By hiding behind the results of an objective activity people avoid direct contact with the time because it may appear as an interruption of meaningful relations and as a boredom. The tendency to objectify time is accompanied by the process of objectification of body. Previously, a primitive person could trust his body more than tools. In the modern culture body is gradually downgraded because tools, machinery and even separate institutions take over its functions. In this way the centre of culture is moved to the world of objects which is beyond a subject's control and body plays a merely auxiliary part. A person can overcome his alienation towards time and body only by being wakeful - here and now, by self-knowledge and self-control. Sesemann describes the self-control as the practical ability and mood, which he called "presence of mind". In this state of mind person is able to fing oneself, concentrate and mobilise all his strength to his utmost, maintain inner composure, calmness and balance of spirit.
To the 65th Anniversary of Kurt Walter Zeidler: Review of the collection "The Final logical justification"
Authors: Petrov Vasily B. , Salnikova Tatyana V.
Published: September 2021

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First Nations Men Experiencing Fatherhood
Authors: Reilly Lyndon
Published: September 2021

Background

Evidence suggests that positive parenting can impact men’s mental wellbeing and child development, and male parents have a unique and critically important role as parents. Unfortunately, limited literature is available regarding the First Nations male parenting and the challenges they encounter raising children. Furthermore, the qualitative studies examining First Nations male parents do not appear effective for translating policy and practice. In effect, important knowledge from these qualitative studies is not informing or shaping First Nations male parenting programs. A systematic collation and metasynthesis of existing qualitative studies may strengthen the evidence base and assist with the integrative knowledge into policy and practice.

Methods

A meta-synthesis of qualitative studies were performed to explore the experiences, barriers and facilitators to parenting among First Nations males. A systematic search in Social Sciences Citation Index, CINAHL, ProQuest, Informit Databases, Expanded Academic, Scopus and Google scholar for ejournals was conducted to identify studies that explored First Nations male parenting, barriers and facilitators. Thematic synthesis was performed to identify the key elements influencing (challenging or facilitating) them.

Results

Nine qualitative studies were identified in the review, including eight peer-reviewed articles and one dissertation. Four themes emerged: (1) the complexity of roles and relationships; (2) poverty and exclusion; (3) sharing and receiving knowledge and (4) keeping strong. Elements across studies were identified as a barrier, facilitator or both to male parenting.

Conclusions: There is compelling evidence demonstrating the critical role of male parents to their own and their children’s development and wellbeing. This meta-synthesis generates a much-needed empirical foundation to guide further research, policy and practice for First Nations male parents. The metasynthesis and the resulting explanatory theory can be used by communities, practitioners and policymakers to identify the barriers and facilitators that support and promote First Nations male parenting from an indigenous understanding of history and contemporary society.
Etno-histórias nas escolas brasileiras: um caminho de aproximação com os povos indígenas
Authors: Back Rogério , Beato Canato Ana Paula Marques , Amorim Marcel Alvaro de
Published: September 2021

Neste artigo, temos o objetivo de discutir a literatura indígena e apresentar alguns aspectos a serem considerados visando atender a Lei de número 11.645/2008 (BRASIL, 2008), que exige o trabalho e a valorização das questões étnico-raciais em instituições escolares. Para melhor contemplar o olhar sobre a identidade plural dos diferentes povos originários latino-americanos na contemporaneidade, buscamos apoio nas legislações específicas que versam sobre questões étnicas. Pautando-se em recentes estudos sobre literatura e ensino (AMORIM; SILVA, 2019; MARTIN, 2015) e da literatura indígena (WERÁ, 2017; MUNDURUKU, 2012), descrevemos uma possibilidade de inserção de etno-histórias no âmbito escolar de forma a atender às suas especificidades. Para tal, trazemos apontamentos para o trabalho com a literatura indígena, expondo desde o processo de eleição das obras até a leitura em sala de aula, e ilustramos nossa proposta com o texto poético Pé no chão, de Gustavo Caboco (2018). Mais do que fomentar o atendimento da legislação, por meio das produções literárias, visamos fomentar o trabalho com questões étnico-raciais de modo não estereotipado, compreendendo o sujeito indígena como um ser social que vê na sua literatura um caminho para sua visibilidade e a manutenção da história coletiva. Ainda, esperamos colaborar com a ressignificação da luta e do imaginário sobre os diferentes povos indígenas e a compreensão da impossibilidade de ficcionalização completa das obras.
Relationship Between COVID-19 Cases and Vaccination Rates in New York State Counties
Authors: Cerio Halle , Schad Laura A. , Stewart Telisa M. , Morley Christopher P.
Published: September 2021

Introduction: Vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 have been developed with unprecedented speed. The phased introduction of vaccines may be serving to offset the impact of new viral variants and policy relaxation. In order to assess the impact of vaccination, we examined a snapshot of vaccination rates across counties in a single state, at a single time point, comparing them with population-adjusted case counts.
Methods: We calculated descriptive statistics and bivariate correlations for vaccination rates and cases across counties in New York State (NYS). We conducted a linear regression using cases/100K population per NYS county, frozen at a single snapshot in time, as the outcome variable, predicted by percentage of each county’s population (completed series/two doses), controlling for county population.
Results: Percentages with one dose and with two doses were highly correlated (r=.935, P<.001) with one another. Both the one dose and two dose z rates were negatively correlated with cases per 100K population (not significant). Population size was strongly correlated with cases per 100K (r=.715, P<.001). The two-dose vaccination rate was a significant negative predictor of cases per 100K population in NYS counties (β= -.866, P=.031), with each percentage point of completed vaccination nearly equating to one case less in the daily count when controlling for county population size (β =2.732, P<.001).
Conclusion: While variants may impact vaccine effectiveness, current vaccination efforts are helping forestall some cases in NYS. Widespread vaccination is still an important goal. Primary care providers, public officials, and public health scientists should continue to urgently promote and support vaccination efforts.
O uso do hipertexto no ensino remoto
Authors: Storino Rafaela Silva , Pereira Cleria Lourdes Moreira , Junior Niltom Vieira
Published: September 2021

O Ensino Remoto Emergencial irrompeu de forma abrupta devido à pandemia do ano de 2020 (COVID-19) e resultou em diversas indagações, discussões, implementação de métodos, recursos e ferramentas. Foi preciso pesquisar e experienciar para que todos, de certa maneira, se adaptassem a este cenário. Isto posto, utilizar recursos que se encaixem neste diferente formato de ensino foi um desafio, por isso é necessário entender os desafios, as conquistas e as intenções dos professores durante este período. Para tal, escolhemos o hipertexto como objeto de pesquisa, a fim de reconhecer seu uso ou não, seja antes e durante a pandemia, e analisar os obstáculos encontrados pelos professores. A partir desta intenção, foi compartilhado um questionário online, no qual profissionais de diversas regiões do Brasil responderam, com perguntas abrangentes e específicas. Obteve-se um resultado de 75 respostas, as quais foram analisadas e discutidas, para que pudéssemos entender as escolhas e caminhos escolhidos pelos professores, para lidar com este momento desafiador.
Deficiência intelectual e processos patológicos: historicidade conceitual e os possíveis efeitos nos processos de escolarização
Authors: Silva Carla Maciel da
Published: September 2021

O presente estudo tem como objetivo central problematizar e contextualizar a historicidade do conceito de deficiência intelectual, buscando observar e discutir como esta vem sendo compreendida nos últimos anos e quais têm sido os possíveis efeitos em relação aos processos diagnósticos, patológicos e de escolarização. A pesquisa, de cunho qualitativo, utiliza, predominantemente, a pesquisa bibliográfica e a análise documental. A base teórica de referência foi o pensamento sistêmico associado aos estudos do campo da educação especial. A partir da análise, pode-se inferir um tímido debate em relação à perspectiva socioecológica; porém, as formas de avaliação e diagnóstico dos sujeitos com deficiência intelectual seguem uma perspectiva psicométrica. Destaca-se a ação e influência de manuais diagnósticos internacionais no que diz respeito à definição do conceito e dos processos de identificação e diagnóstico no contexto das práticas e da instituição de políticas públicas no contexto brasileiro. A partir do exposto, pode-se concluir que o debate relacionado ao fenômeno da deficiência intelectual, apesar de relevante na produção acadêmica brasileira, apresenta-se complexo e ainda incipiente no que tange ao conceito e aos processos de identificação, avaliação inicial e escolarização desse alunado.
Possibilidades de ensino do Basquetebol para alunos com deficiência visual
Authors: Garcia Silas Alberto , Silva Weverton Ferreira , Bungenstab Gabriel Carvalho
Published: September 2021

O objetivo deste texto é apresentar uma proposta de unidade didática para o ensino do Basquetebol nas aulas de Educação Física escolar para alunos com deficiência visual. Para tal, o presente texto faz uma breve análise sobre o ensino do Basquetebol a partir de um modelo tradicional que tem como foco a aprendizagem técnica e um modelo global que privilegia, também, características táticas e cognitivas de quem joga. Metodologia: propomos a construção de uma unidade didática de 10 aulas para o ensino de fundamentos técnicos e de noções táticas do Basquetebol destinada para alunos da segunda fase do ensino fundamental em diante que tenham deficiência visual. Nesse ponto, a discussão sobre a proposta apresentada sugere que um olhar voltado para as novas possibilidades esportivas de inclusão na escola podem ampliar nossa visão, nos munindo de ferramentas para uma educação mais humana e crítica. Por fim, conclui-se que: 1) aprender Basquetebol na escola é um direito de todo aluno e é possível ensinar Basquetebol para alunos deficientes visuais e, 2) o modelo tradicional de ensino torna-se válido na medida em que possibilita uma maior experiência tátil desses alunos.
Teoría del desarrollo organizacional: Ineficiencia laboral y organizativa
Authors: Ortiz Gutiérrez María Fernanda , Galindo Henao Ana María , Valbuena Rodríguez Paula Dayana , Duarte Leguizamo Jonathan David
Published: September 2021

El desarrollo organizacional está relacionado con la calidad de vida de los trabajadores y cómo ello puede contribuir a mejoras en una unidad empresarial, ese es el punto al que se ha dado importancia desde hace tanto tiempo: el clima laboral ya que es un factor de productividad que puede funcionar como indicador de rendimiento en cualquier empresa. El presente artículo se enfoca en la investigación de estrategias de organización que contribuyan al desarrollo laboral y administrativo con un fin de bienestar colectivo en la empresa. Se realizan búsquedas documentales y observaciones sobre los métodos organizativos y el desarrollo humano en Bavaria S.A como caso de estudio, para conocer el rendimiento interno y externo en relación a la teoría del desarrollo organizacional (DO), con base a esta sus ventajas y estrategias de implementación, vigencia, y cómo la teoría misma permite alcanzar altos niveles de competitividad y posicionamiento en cualquier tipo de mercado dando como resultado la ejemplificación de una empresa que en la actualidad se destaca por su rendimiento en relación al ámbito laboral, productivo y administrativo con directrices organizacionales.
Una mirada a las exportaciones del municipio de Rionegro Antioquia, en los últimos tres años
Authors: Duque Castaño Yeny Paola , Ceballos Ramírez Silvia Liliana , Lukau Quintero Claudia Elena
Published: September 2021

La oferta exportable, se define como la capacidad que tienen las unidades productivas para adaptar bienes y servicios a la demanda del mercado externo, donde se debe cumplir con variables como: calidad, abastecimiento continuo, capacidad financiera y comercial. En este mismo concepto, cabe resaltar que este es un análisis de la potencialidad de un municipio, ciudad, región, departamento o país, para determinar los productos que pueden ser exportados o si ya se exportan, cómo pueden incursionar en otros mercados.

En este respecto, las políticas económicas de los últimos gobiernos, han buscado apostarle al dinamismo y crecimiento de las exportaciones, con el propósito de implementar acciones, estrategias, programas e instrumentos que permitan incrementar la productividad empresarial, así como la calidad y valor agregado de los productos. Por lo tanto, las ciudades y regiones deben apostarle a la inserción de sus economías en los mercados internacionales.

Rionegro, se posiciona como un municipio intermedio en la zona altiplano de la subregión Oriente Antioqueño, con procesos destacados en comercio, crecimiento económico, asentamiento empresarial e infraestructura logística que le permite estar conectado con las principales ciudades del país y del mundo. En este artículo, hace un análisis de la incursión de las empresas Rionegreras en el contexto externo, así como productos y mercados objetivos en los últimos 3 años, evidenciando gran variedad de productos exportados a más de 70 países.
House Diaries
Authors: Zoe Panagiota (aka Betty) Nigianni
Published: September 2021

Single-channel digital video with text and voice-over. Shown at: 2nd Athens Video Art Festival, 2006.
Novel
Authors: Zoe Panagiota (aka Betty) Nigianni
Published: September 2021

Single-channel video with text. Shown at: Online Exclusives, Afterimage Online, 2015. The Journal of Media Arts and Cultural CRiticism, 2007. 3rd Athens Video Art Festival, Athens, Greece, 2007. "Video as Urban Condition", Video-pool Archive, Austrian Cultural Forum, Austria, 2007. "Her Shorts", International Women's Video Art Festival, Plugged Art, USA.
Russian school of singing in the 19th century
Authors: Orsolya Janszová
Published: September 2021

Short article about the historical development of the Russian school of singing in the 19th century
Desktop Friend
Authors: Ole Andreas Nøstdal Stavå
Published: September 2021

A simple squish toy with personality. When placed in it's cup, it lights up with happiness.
Water Lily
Authors: Magdalena Maria Miazga
Published: September 2021

E-textile sensor sketch project
Los procesos de formación estatal en Colombia vistos a través de la colonización y las prácticas políticas en el Quindío (1884 y 1930)
Authors: Carrero Delgado Wilder Andrés
Published: September 2021

La investigación está dividida en cinco capítulos; el primero pretende relacionar al lector con lo que hemos llamado, aspectos generales, remitiéndonos a las categorías y subcategorías de análisis con los respectivos indicadores, y la pregunta y objetivos general y específicos. El segundo capítulo pretende acercarnos a una discusión teórica del Estado, la colonización y las prácticas políticas; principales categorías de análisis que sirvieron como norte de la investigación. En el tercer capítulo se discute la relación entre los procesos de colonización y la formación del Estado, por lo que se optó por analizar la producción de normativa sobre la tenencia, ocupación y propiedad de la tierra y cómo la transformación de los conflictos alimentó la configuración de las políticas públicas sobre los baldíos. Posteriormente, en el capítulo cuarto se analizan varios casos que sirvieron para relacionar la categoría de práctica política con la formación del Estado. En este capítulo se pretende ...
Chromosome-level analysis of the Mauremys mutica genome reveals adaptation of temperature-dependent sex-associated genes
Authors: Zhu Xinping , Liu Xiao Li , Wang Yakun , Yuan Ju , Liu Fang , Hong Xiaoyou , Li Wei , Chen Chen , Yu Lingyun , Ni Wei , Liu Haiyang , Zhao Jian , Wei Chengqing , Chen Haigang , Liu Yihui
Published: September 2021

Knowledge of the sex determination system and sex-associated genes has
important implications in physiology, ecology and evolution, but the
mechanisms underlying sexual determination systems in turtles has not
been fully elucidated, due to their remarkable variability and a lack of
reference genomes in some species. In this report, we describe the first
genome assembled at the chromosome scale for Mauremys mutica using
Illumina and high-throughput chromatin conformation capture (Hi-C)
technology. A total of 280.42 Gb of clean data were generated using the
Pacific Biosciences platforms, which represented approximately 119×
coverage of the Mauremys mutica genome. The assembly comprised 2.23 Gb
with a contig N50 of 8.53 Mb and scaffold N50 of 141.98 Mb. Genome Hi-C
scaffolding resulted in 26 pseudochromosomes containing 99.98% of the
total assembly. Genome annotation predicted 24,751 protein-coding genes,
and 97.23% of them were annotated. Comparative genomics analysis
indicated that the lizard-snake-tuatara clade diverged from the
bird-crocodilian-turtle clade at approximately 283.1-320.5 Mya.
Additionally, positive selection of genes and gene families related to
calcium signaling, neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction, and
expansion of the hormone signaling pathway were identified, implicating
their roles of sex regulation inMauremys mutica. High-quality genome
assembly may provide a valuable genomic resource for further research
investigating gene-environment interactions in Mauremys mutica.
Serological and cellular non-responders in a long-term cross-sectional cohort of SARS-CoV-2-specific PCR-positive individuals
Authors: Almanzar Giovanni , Winzig Charlotte , Jury Hanna , Psota Eric , Christoforou Timotheos , Block Johanna , Sonnleitner Sissy , Prelog Martina
Published: September 2021

During the first pandemic wave, the dark figure of SARS-CoV-2 exposure
was estimated to be high, however, an accelerated loss of antibodies was
reported after about 6 months post infection. This study was performed
to unveil the group of serological non-responders (NR) in PCR+
individuals 6-9 months after the first pandemic SARS-CoV-2 wave in
spring 2020 and to evaluate their specific cellular immune response
towards spike-molecule compared to PCR- and not PCR-tested (NT)
household contact persons. SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies were
quantified using a commercial ELISA kit. The synergistic binding
strength was assessed as relative avidity index (RAI) using
ammonium-thiocyanate as chaotropic agent. The specific IFNγ-production
in response to spike-protein was determined in spot-forming-units (SFU)
by ELISPOT-assay. In PCR- 50.0%, in PCR+ 35.3% and in NT 20.7% had
undetectable IgG-anti-SARS-CoV-2 and were considered non-responders
(NR). All seropositive responders from the PCR-, 45.5% of PCR+ and
43.0% of NT developed high avidity (RAI>60%). In
serological responders, cellular responses were detected in 75.0% PCR-,
75.8% PCR+ and 66.7% NT. In serological NR, positive SFU were found in
75.0% PCR-, 22.2% PCR+ and 17.4% NT. Significantly higher
stimulation-indices were seen in PCR+ responders compared to PCR+
serological NR. Our findings showed that also PCR- and household contact
persons who were not tested (NT) developed SARS-CoV-2-specific humoral
and cellular immune responses. The relatively large proportion of
serological non-responders but also the proportion of cellular
non-responders within the group of IgG-positive individuals after PCR+
infection underlines the need for COVID-19 vaccinations in the
reconvalescent group.
The effect of empirical superior vena cava isolation during total thoracoscopic ablation in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation
Authors: Kwon Hee-jin , Jeong Dong Seop , Kim Hye Ree , Park Seung-Jung , Park Kyoung-Min , kim june soo , On Young Keun
Published: September 2021

Introduction: In patients with non-paroxysmal AF, various ablation
strategies have been attempted to target non-pulmonary vein (PV) foci or
to achieve substrate modification beyond pulmonary vein isolation (PVI).
The efficacy of empirical ablation of the SVC, one of the most common
non-PV foci, is unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the
efficacy and safety of additional superior vena cava (SVC) isolation in
patients with non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing
thoracoscopic surgical ablation. Methods and Results: A total of 191
patients with persistent or longstanding persistent AF was enrolled. All
patients underwent total thoracoscopic surgical ablation for AF, and
half of them also received empirical SVC isolation. We compared the
atrial-tachyarrhythmia (ATa)-free survival rate and procedure-related
complications in the two groups of patients. The 3-year ATa-free
survival rate was 53% in the SVC-isolation group and 52% in the
no-SVC-isolation group, (p = 0.644). There were no differences between
the two groups with respect to AF type or LA size. Procedure-related
complications occurred in 12 patients (6%). Pacemakers were implanted
only in 3 patients from the SVC-isolation group. The only factor
influencing recurrence of ATa was LA diameter. Conclusions: Empirical
SVC isolation during thoracoscopic ablation for persistent AF did not
improve patient outcomes.
Longitudinal shear in composite deck slabs using corrugated steel sheets
Authors: Alkurayshi Hakim S.M. , Jawad Adnan K. , Dawood Alaa M. , Hakim S. Ahmed
Published: September 2021

Profile deck steel sheets are used in composite deck slabs. These sheets are standard in dimensions and shapes besides they are supplied with embossments and indentations. Such sheets are not available in Iraqi markets nowadays therefore people used another type of sheets which are corrugated without embossments or indentations in very wide range. This study covers the use of such sheets in composite slabs as decks instead of standard profiled steel sheets. The study comprises testing slabs of dimensions 0.9 × 2.5 m reinforced by steel fabric mesh and rested on corrugated sheets. Two types of shear spans are selected shorter and longer to study the longitudinal shear force transmitted due to the applied loads according to the Eurocode 4. The shorter shear spans are 600, 500 and 400 mm while longer one is 800, 750 and 700 mm. The study extended to support the requirements of design equation of the Eurocode by shear bond method also known as m–k method. The evaluated values of m and k are 0.094 and 65 respectively. The result of k which plays a very important role in shear transfer is small compared to what available in literature, therefore it is recommended to make use of shear connectors in such construction or any else method.
Alveolar bone changes after molar protraction in young adults with missing mandibular second premolars or first molars
Authors: Baik Un-Bong , Jung Jae-Yul , Jung Hyung-Ju , Kim Yoon-Ji , Chae Hwa Sung , Park Kwan-Soo , Vaid Nikhilesh R. , Nanda Ravindra
Published: September 2021

Objectives

To assess the changes in alveolar bone of the mandibular second molars following molar protraction and investigate the factors associated with the alveolar bone changes.

Materials and Methods

Cone-beam computed tomography of 29 patients (mean age 22.0 ± 4.2 years) who had missing mandibular premolars or first molars and underwent molar protraction were reviewed. Alveolar bone level was measured as the distance from the cementoenamel junction at six points, buccal, lingual, mesiobuccal (MB), mesiolingual (ML), distobuccal (DB), and distolingual (DL), of the second molars at pretreatment (T0) and after molar protraction (T1). Factors associated with alveolar bone changes at the distal and mesial of the second molars were assessed.

Results

Mean alveolar bone changes ranged from −1.2 mm (bone apposition) to 0.8 mm (bone resorption). The presence of a third molar impaction at T0 (P < .001), third molar angulation at T0 (P < .001), and Nolla's stage of third molar at T0 (P = .005) were significantly associated with alveolar bone level changes distal to the second molars. Treatment duration (P = .028) was significantly associated with alveolar bone level changes mesial to the second molar.

Conclusions

Patients with impacted third molars, third molars at an earlier stage of development, and mesially angulated third molars at pretreatment may have less alveolar bone resorption distal to the second molars following protraction. Patients with increased treatment time may have reduced alveolar bone resorption mesial to the second molars.
Association of Type 2 Diabetes, According to the Number of Risk Factors Within Target Range, With Structural Brain Abnormalities, Cognitive Performance, and Risk of Dementia
Authors: Gennip April C.E. van , Stehouwer Coen D.A. , Boxtel Martin P.J. van , Verhey Frans R.J. , Koster Annemarie , Kroon Abraham A. , Köhler Sebastian , Greevenbroek Marleen M.J. van , Wesselius Anke , Eussen Simone J.P.M. , Backes Walter H. , Jansen Jacobus F. , Schram Miranda T. , Henry Ronald M.A. , Singh-Manoux Archana , Sloten Thomas T. van
Published: September 2021

Objective Type 2 diabetes
is associated with increased risks of cognitive dysfunction and brain
abnormalities. The extent to which risk factor modification can mitigate these
risks is unclear. We investigated the associations between incident dementia,
cognitive performance and brain abnormalities among individuals with type 2
diabetes, according to the number of risk factors on target, compared to
controls without diabetes.

Research Design and Methods
Prospective data from UK Biobank of 87,856 individuals (n=10,663
diabetes/n=77,193 controls; baseline 2006-2010; dementia follow-up until
February, 2018). Individuals
with diabetes were categorized according to the number of seven selected risk factors within guideline-recommended target range (nonsmoking;
guideline-recommended levels of HbA1c, blood pressure, BMI, albuminuria,
physical activity, diet). Outcomes were incident dementia, domain-specific
cognitive performance, white matter hyperintensities and total brain volume.

Results After a
mean follow-up of 9.0 years, 147(1.4%) individuals with diabetes and 412(0.5%)
controls had incident dementia. Among individuals with diabetes, excess
dementia risk decreased stepwise for a higher number of risk factors on target.
Compared to controls (incidence rate per 1,000 person-years 0.62(95%CI:0.56;0.68)),
individuals with diabetes who had 5-7 risk factors on target had no significant
excess dementia risk (absolute rate difference per 1,000 person-years 0.20(-0.11;0.52);
HR:1.32(0.89;1.95)). Similarly, differences in processing speed, executive
function, and brain volumes were progressively smaller for a higher number of
risk factors on target; these results were replicated in the Maastricht Study.

Conclusions Among
individuals with diabetes, excess dementia risk, lower cognitive performance
and brain abnormalities decreased stepwise for a higher number of risk factors on
target.
The Effect of Discontinuing Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Treated with Basal Insulin
Authors: Aleppo Grazia , Beck Roy W. , Bailey Ryan , Ruedy Katrina J. , Calhoun Peter , Peters Anne L. , Pop-Busui Rodica , Philis-Tsimikas Athena , Bao Shichun , Umpierrez Guillermo , Davis Georgia , Kruger Davida , Bhargava Anuj , Young Laura , McGill Janet B. , Martens Thomas , Nguyen Quang T. , Orozco Ian , Biggs William , Lucas K. Jean , Polonsky William H. , Buse John B. , Price David , Bergenstal Richard M. , Group the MOBILE Study
Published: September 2021

Objective:
To
explore the effect of discontinuing continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) after 8
months of CGM use in adults with type 2 diabetes treated with basal without
bolus insulin.

Research
Design and Methods: Multi-center trial with an initial
randomization to either real-time CGM or blood glucose monitoring (BGM) for 8
months, followed by 6 months in which the
BGM Group continued to use BGM (N=57) and the CGM Group was re-randomized
either to continue CGM (N=53) or discontinue CGM with resumption of BGM for
glucose monitoring (N=53).

Results:
In the group that discontinued CGM,
mean time in range 70-180 mg/dL (TIR),
which improved from 38% prior to initiating CGM to 62% after 8 months of CGM,
decreased after discontinuing CGM to 50% at 14 months (mean change from 8 to 14
months = -12%, 95% CI -21% to -3%, P=0.01).
In the group continuing CGM, there was little change in TIR from 8 to 14
months (baseline 44%, 8 months 56%, 14 months 57%; mean change 8 to 14 months =
1%, 95% CI -11% to 12%, P=0.89). Comparing the two groups at 14 months, the
adjusted treatment group difference in mean TIR was -6% (95% CI -16% to 4%,
P=0.20).

Conclusions:
In
adults with type 2 diabetes treated with basal insulin who had been using real-time
CGM for 8 months, discontinuing CGM resulted in a loss of about half of the
initial gain in TIR that had been achieved during CGM use.
Infographics and independent learning for English learning in the secondary level context
Authors: Dewantari Fiorentina , Utami I Gusti Ayu Lokita Purnamika , Santosa Made Hery
Published: September 2021

Visual media are still ineffective in covering all learning focus and learning activities to support independent learning. Independent learning guides students to learn the material by themselves, but it is still not supported by the existing visual media. Infographics are a medium that underlies transformative skills in teaching because they can provide a complete learning focus in each material. This study was aimed at developing English teaching media for the 9th grade. A Design and Development research (DnD) proposed by Richey and Klein (2005) was used in this study, including design, development, and evaluation. Initial observations have been carried out at one of the junior high schools in Buleleng, Bali, Indonesia. Data collection was carried out by library research relating to the development of infographics and the nature of independent learning, document analysis by doing syllabus analysis, and expert judgment. The results obtained from the research are infographics are considered to be very good as a medium for teaching English for independent learning. This research implies that teachers' technology-based teaching skills can be assisted by developing this infographic teaching media.
Promoting pre-service English teachers’ technological awareness in ELT: narratives from a border area of Indonesia
Authors: Taopan Lita Liviani , Siregar Renol Aprico
Published: September 2021

The need for preparing quality teachers with all essential technological competencies is considered crucial. The present study aims to analyze and reveal how a design activity could raise the technology awareness of pre-service English teachers for language teaching. Taking a case in a border area of Indonesia, this study was qualitatively conducted as a narrative inquiry research model. Data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interview, and written narrative from a lecturer’s journal. Fifteen pre-service English teachers of a university located in East Nusa Tenggara Indonesia were involved in the study. However, only six participants were interviewed to elicit detailed stories about how the activities in ELT media class could promote their technological awareness. Furthermore, thematic analysis with multiple case studies was applied to analyze the data. The results reveal that the pre-service English teachers develop their awareness of the prominence of technology by experiencing the use of technology provided by their lecturer. Furthermore, peer collaboration is essential during the process of developing technological awareness. The findings provide insights for educators and researchers focusing on the technology integration for teaching and learning in remote areas. Further researches highlighting the evaluation of technology integration is needed regarding remote areas.
The inevitable surge of online learning through the lens of English education lecturers during the unprecedented times
Authors: Simanjuntak Debora Chaterin , Panjaitan Nelson Balisar
Published: September 2021

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has obliged universities worldwide to shift to other modalities such as e-learning. Lecturers feel obliged to motivate and aspire their students virtually. This study explores the perceptions and experience of English education lecturers on the inevitable surge of virtual teaching during the Pandemic. This study was a qualitative interview study utilized an interpretive description approach. The data were generated by interviewing 19 English education lecturers based on defined evaluation criteria and an online learning environment. Participants were given ten open-ended interview questions to find out how lecturers undertook online teaching during unprecedented times and perceived some changes in the teaching and learning process. The findings showed three themes emerged from lecturers’ perspectives during the shift to online learning; those themes are the need for iterative process, revamp delivery, and the need to advance technology infrastructure. In addition, there were two (themes that characterize the participants’ experiences in implementing online learning: Agility and adaptability, identification of the underlying needs. All themes in this study emerged from obtained sub-themes. These findings indicated that the inevitable surge of online learning shapes lecturers’ teaching skills and attitude in the process of shifting to other modalities.
The implementation of digital storytelling using discovery learning in EFL listening class: middle school students’ and teachers’ voices
Authors: Budianto Langgeng , Azmi Minatul , Putera Alam Aji
Published: September 2021

Due to the rapid elevation of technology, teachers are expected to integrate technology into the classroom to engage students considered digital natives. Digital storytelling is an alternative medium for teaching listening skills. This case study investigated students’ and teachers' voices of the implementation of digital storytelling using discovery learning. An in-depth interview, classroom observation, and open-ended questionnaire were applied to explore the implementation of digital storytelling using discovery learning. This case study involved a middle school English teacher and 30 students from a junior high school level in Bali, Indonesia. The qualitative data from students and teachers interviews and observations showed that the students perceived that digital storytelling is more engaging, interesting, and motivating to improve their listening skills. The most challenging activities rested on students' limited vocabulary during the communication stage using Bahasa Indonesia. The pedagogical implication of this study is that EFL teachers need to provide learners with relevant vocabulary to support learners' communication skills during the classroom session during the implementation of digital storytelling. Since learners' limited vocabulary becomes one of the hindering factors in teaching listening, it is recommended for a further researcher to address this issue.
Pola Komunikasi Penggunaan Aplikasi Telegram sebagai Media Informasi Karyawan Rumah Sakit Mata Pekanbaru Eye Center
Authors: Hanif Ahda Muhammad
Published: September 2021

Semakin cepatnya perkembangan teknologi pada zaman saat ini, menjadikan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi juga saat ini semakin canggih, Teknologi informasi dan informasi selain sebagai alat dan media komunikasi yang dianggap penting dalam kehidupan kita sehari-hari namun juga sebagai perangkat penting yang harus dimiliki dalam sebuah perusahaan sebagai media untuk kelancaran berkomunikasi, koordinasi dan juga pengarsipan dokumen-dokumen yang dianggap sangat penting. Kemudahan dalam penggunaan Telegram dan banyaknya fitur yang fungsinya sangat sesuai dengan kebutuhan berkomunikasi perusahaan ini, membuat aplikasi Telegram menjadi media informasi internal Rumah Sakit Mata Pekanbaru Eye Center, Pekanbaru. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bentuk pola komunikasi yang dilakukan oleh staff dan karyawan Rumah Sakit Mata Pekanbaru Eye Center, Pekanbaru dalam menggunakan aplikasi Telegram sebagai media informasi. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Pola komunikasi organisasi dengan menggunakan Media komunikasi Telegram yang dilakukan secara internal oleh staff dan karyawan baik dari bagian medis atau non medis, atasan dan bawahan, baik dengan komunikasi secara vertikal maupun horizontal serta sesama karyawan lainnya sebagai alat komunikasi, bahwa pola komunikasi yang sering digunakan adalah pola komunikasi organisasi bintang, karena terdapat adanya partisipasi anggota secara optimum dan semua anggota memiliki kekuatan yang sama untuk memengaruhi anggota lainnya. Peneliti menggunakan metode kualitatif dan dengan pendekatan fenomenologi, kemudian peneliti melakukan pengumpulan data dengan observasi untuk melihat langsung komunikasi yang terjalin antara pimpinan dan karyawan, selain bisa mengamati, peneliti juga melakukan wawancara mendalam kepada para narasumber, dengan menggunakan triangulasi data.
Intercultural Activities in Teaching Foreign Languages: Modern Ukrainian Dimension
Authors: Mykhailivna Korolova Tetiana , Volodymyrivna Popova Oleksandra
Published: September 2021

The article covers the issues related to implementing intercultural events into teaching foreign languages to Ukrainian university students. Against the backdrop of the requirements set by the Bachelor Educational Programs learning outcomes, the main aim of this research is to investigate how the integration of international work and methodological tools of teaching foreign languages to Ukrainian students can contribute to their academic success. The significance of the study manifests itself through the analysis of the methodological background for successful teaching foreign languages to Ukrainian students under current transformed teaching/learning conditions. These questions are considered: How can culture-related activities contribute to learning foreign languages? What learning outcomes can students have? The authors used the context and research tools as follows: the methods of systemic and content-oriented analyses to analyze and generalize the theoretical bases for the topic under study, to systemize the results of the survey (education-based intercultural activities, students’ learning outcomes); focused observation using the register as a tool for data collecting for two semesters each in six groups of second-year students majoring in Philology and Lingua Didactics at Ushynsky University. The authors presented a sum of main findings: contribution of the programs of distance-based academic mobility to the teaching/learning process; internationalization of the educational process; adaptation of a criterial corpus for assessing Ukrainian students’ learning acquisitions in English, Chinese, Turkish, and Korean in terms of linguistic and cultural knowledge and skills. The article contains recommendations for English, Chinese, Turkish, and Korean online and offline classes
Enriching table eggs with omega-3 fatty acids by using ground flaxseed or a combination of flax cake and flaxseed oil in the diet of laying hens
Authors:   Faculty of Agriculture, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Perić Jovo , Drinić Milanka
Published: September 2021

The purpose of the study was to investigate the potential of feeding laying hens with ground flax, a combination of flax cake and flax oil in the production of eggs enriched with omega-3 fatty acids. The experiment was set up using 192 laying hens divided into 4 groups: the control group; a group fed with flaxseed cake (10%) + flaxseed oil (2%); a group fed with 5% ground flax, and a group fed with 10% ground flax. Each group had 8 cages housing 6 laying hens, that is, a total of 48 laying hens per group. The Haugh unit values, fat content, Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) values, yolk color parameters and yolk fat content were measured at the end of 5th and 10th weeks of the trial. The results of this study showed that omega-3 enriched dietary treatments had an impact on the results obtained for the amount of total fat in the yolk, and the results of the TBARS test. The results presented show that the average amounts of alpha linoleic (ALA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA) fatty acids in egg yolk were influenced by the nutritional treatments, i.e. the laying hens that were fed with mixtures enriched with 5% and 10% ground flaxseed, as well as 10% flaxseed cake + 2% flaxseed oil, had significantly (P<0.05) higher amounts of ALA and DHA in their egg yolk compared to the laying hens in the control group.
Hepatitis E Virus seroprevalence among cows in a rural area of southern Italy
Authors:   Department of Veterinary Sciences - University of Messina, Mesina, Italy, Pugliese Michela , La Maestra Rocky , Guercio Annalisa , Purpari Giuseppa , Di Bella Santina , Vullo Stefano , Niutta Pietro P.
Published: September 2021

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is considered to be an emerging zoonotic disease, which causes numerous cases of hepatitis and deaths worldwide each year. Pigs are a host reservoir of HEV, but numerous other wild and domestic species can be infected. The aim of this study was to carry out serological screening of anti-HEV antibodies in cattle in the Sicily region (Southern Italy). Between April and December 2018, 231 serum samples were collected from cows and analysed with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), for detection of HEV antibodies (IgG). The overall prevalence of anti-HEV antibodies was 36.36% (84/231; 95% CI 30-43). There were statistically significant differences in the HEV seroprevalence in animals of different ages (<11 months: 11.41%; >12 months: 39.30%; >24 months: 54.10%) (P<0.05). No statistically significant differences were detected between genders (31.37% in male and 37.38% in female) (P >0.05). This study shows that further investigation of HEV in cattle is required to understand better the epidemiology in farm animals and the potential zoonotic risks for humans. This is the first report of HEV seroprevalence for cows in Italy, which provides baseline data for further studies and for control of HEV infection in cattle.
Acute neurotoxicity of acetaminophen in chicks
Authors:   Department of Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq, Al-Zubaidy Muna H. I.
Published: September 2021

Acetaminophen is a non-steroidal drug used as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic in humans and animals. In chicks, neurotoxicity associated with acetaminophen has not been fully elucidated. The aim of this study was to identify the neurobehavioral, biochemical and histopathological effects of acetaminophen in 7 day-old broiler chicks. The acute LD50 of acetaminophen was estimated by the up- and- down method, and then the influence of acetaminophen on the open field activity and tonic immobility test was recorded. The behavioral signs and toxicity scores were recorded. The liver enzymes, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) activities were estimated. Histopathology of the brain and liver were performed. The acetaminophen LD50 value in chicks was 1077 mg/kg, intramuscularly. Acetaminophen reduced the general locomotive activity of the chicks, measured in the open- field arena, as a result of a significant rise in latency in moving from the central square, and a reduction in the numbers of lines crossed as well as reduction in the vocalization score compared to the control. Intramuscular injections of acetaminophen at doses of 500 and 1000 mg/kg induced signs of toxicosis, such as head dropping, closed eyelids, immobility, loss of vocalization, and recumbency, followed by death. Histopathological examination of the brain showed the presence of congestion of blood vessels, vasogenic edema and necrosis of Purkinje cells. Degenerative changes and liver enzyme function showed liver dysfunction. Our results show behavioral, biochemical and histopathological data demonstrating that acetaminophen at high doses produced acute neurotoxicity in chicks.
Epidemiological investigation, characterization and antifungal susceptibility profile of Microsporum canis isolated from pet animals
Authors:   Department of Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences (WBUAFS), 37, K.B. Sarani, Belgachia, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Singh Abhishek D. , Debnath Chanchal , Banerjee Abhiroop
Published: September 2021

Dermatophytoses is a very old and neglected ailment in man as well as animals. The development of antifungal resistance is another emerging issue. Among the different etiologies, Microsporum canis plays a crucial role. The present study was undertaken to investigate the epidemiology of, characterize, and explore the antifungal susceptibility profile of M. canis isolated from pet animals. A total of 97 (59.15%) (Dog-46, Cat-51) isolates were identified as M. canis by using PCR. The prevalence of M. canis was highest in puppies (19.1%) and kittens (25.78%) in relation to age. No sexual predisposition was found in this study. Seasonal distribution revealed the highest prevalence in summer and lowest in winter. Resistance against Fluconazole and Griseofulvin was observed in a few isolates. The results indicate the need to properly identify the pathogen, and to be cautious in selecting the drug for treatment in order to stop the further development of resistant dermatophytes.