bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Possible Prophylactic Effect of Poria Mushroom Extract on Chemically-Induced Chronic Kidney Disease In Vitro and In Vivo
Authors: Wagmaister Jonathan , Zheng Kelvin , Choudhury Muhammad , Eshghi Majid , Konno Sensuke
Published: November 2020

Background: Hypothesizing that oxidative stress (OXS) could be a key pathogenic factor for the incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD), we investigated if the Poria mushroom extract, PE, with possible antioxidant activity, would prevent the incidence of CKD in rats. Materials and Methods: Antioxidant activity of PE was examined against OXS induced by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in renal LLC-PK1 cells. Whether PE could prevent the development of CKD in the rat kidneys, mediated through adenine (ADN)-induced OXS, was also examined. After 2 weeks, blood and kidney specimens were collected from rats for blood, histopathologic, and biochemical analyses. Results: Although H2O2-induced OXS led to a significant cell viability reduction in LLC-PK1 cells, PE significantly diminished OXS and sustained high (~70%) cell viability. In rats, ADN-given rats showed typical renal dysfunction with palpable kidney damage; however, PE supplement improved renal function with better histology. A ~2.2-fold increased OXS level was also seen in ADN-given rats but it was reduced by ~27% with PE supplement. Moreover, analysis of kidney injury biomarkers further confirmed extended kidney damage by ADN. Nevertheless, PE effectively maintained the natural status of those markers, protecting the rat kidneys. Conclusions: OXS is indeed harmful to renal cells in vitro and could even lead to ADN-induced CKD in vivo. However, PE appears to have antioxidant activity capable of protecting renal cells and the rat kidneys from such detrimental OXS. Therefore, it is rather possible that PE could be a natural antioxidant with prophylactic effect against OXS-induced CKD.
Direct Laryngoscopy under Topical Anaesthesia and Superior Laryngeal Nerve Block for Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Lesions in ENT Patients
Authors: Arti Dr , Jyoti Deep , Kumar Neelam , Dolma Kunzes , Jamwal Padam Singh
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Direct laryngoscopy is a common procedure being done by otolaryngologists under general anaesthesia for various pathologies of the larynx and hypopharynx. Regional anaesthesia using topical spray and bilateral superior nerve block is an alternative for the direct laryngoscopy. Aim: To evaluate the effect of bilateral block of superior laryngeal nerve (SLN) and topical anesthesia in direct laryngoscopy for diagnostic purpose as well as for taking biopsies from the larynx and hypopharynx. Materials And Methods: This is a prospective study done on 20 patients in age group of 50 to 70 years with laryngeal and hypopharyngeal growth. All these patients underwent diagnostic direct laryngoscopy with biopsy under regional block which include bilateral superior laryngeal nerve block with 2% lignocaine and topical anaesthesia of oral cavity and transtracheal through cricothyroid membrane with 10% lignocaine spray and 4% lignocaine respectively. Result: Success rate in our study was 85% in supraglottic, transglottic, pyriform growth and only 15% in glottis and postcricoid growth based on assessment of hemodynamic stability and patients comfortable score before and after the procedure under regional block. Conclusion: Direct Laryngoscopy under topical anesthesia and superior laryngeal nerve block for biopsy is a good alternative to general anesthesia for the patients presenting in ENT with laryngeal and hypopharyngeal pathologies.
A Literature Review; The Role of BK Teachers Developing Spiritual Intelligence In the Pandemic Era (COVID-19): Based on Online Learning
Authors: Afdilah Izul Haidi , Hidayah Nur , Lasan Blasius Boli
Published: November 2020

The Covid-19 outbreak that hit the whole world had an impact on changes in life patterns and had an impact on education in particular. Making the teaching and learning process carried out at home, Covid-19 raises psychiatric problems due to information that is not necessarily correct coupled with the discovery of the Covid-19 vaccine and cannot be predicted when it will end. It is feared that students will experience stress, depression, and worry about current conditions coupled with learning patterns that burden new learning tasks. So the role of the BK teacher is needed to provide services that help students to overcome the problems currently faced, with counseling services, information services, and media BK. As well as providing assistance to students conducted by BK teachers certainly use media liaison / online such as Zoom, Google Meet, Goole Classroom, and Edmodo. The implementation of giving rocks that are focused on increasing spiritual intelligence because this aspect is the core of the core beliefs of every human being can be sure of life because of the belief about Who Created Everything (Allah), people can be generous because of the promise of alms benefit, people can carry out prayers five times because they have a big principle and are sure of the rewards to be received and people can be good and productive people because a Muslim must be a person who is serious in carrying out his work. The purpose of this study is to provide discourse and idea of the role that can be taken by BK teachers to help overcome the psychiatric problems experienced by students during the Covid-19 pandemic. The method used is the Literature Study. The conclusion is to give a general overview to the teacher guidance and counseling about the roles that can be taken to help alleviate student problems by utilizing the spiritual intelligence of students in the Covid-19 pandemic era by focusing on aspects developed from students, namely Improving Intention, Improving Qolbu Salim, Muhasabah, Personal who are optimistic, and pray.
KONTRIBUSI PENGUASAAN KOSAKATA TERHADAP KETERAMPILAN MENULIS TEKS BERITA SISWA KELAS VIII SMP NEGERI 1 SINTUK TOBOH GADANG
Authors: Zikra Ihsan M. , Rasyid Yulianti
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study is (1) describes the vocabulary mastery of VIII grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Sintuk Toboh Gadang, (2) describe the news text writing skills of eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Sintuk Toboh Gadang, and (3) analyze the contribution of vocabulary mastery to news writing skills of eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Sintuk Toboh Gadang. This type of research is quantitative research with descriptive methods. Contributions are calculated using the determinant coefficient formula with correlational research design. The population of this research is the eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Sintuk Toboh Gadang in the 2018/2019 school year with a total of 219 people spread over eight classes. The sample of this study was 136 people, taken using propotional random sampling. Based on the results of the study, it is known that (1) the vocabulary mastery of Grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Sintuk Toboh Gadang is more than adequate with a value of 67.34, (2) news writing skills of VIII grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Sintuk Toboh Gadang are in good qualifications with a value of 81.43, (3) there is a significant relationship between vocabulary mastery and news text writing skills of Grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Sintuk Toboh Gadang with a count of 0.222 greater than rtable 0.168 at dk = 135 alpha 0.05 with a contribution of X to Y of 4.06%.Kata Kunci: kontribusi, kosakata, teks berita
KEEFEKTIFAN KALIMAT DALAM TEKS BERITA SISWA KELAS VIII SMP NEGERI 16 PADANG
Authors: Amril Khairalfi Jumanisa , Emidar Emidar
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study is to describe the effectiveness of sentences in the student news text in terms of five things. First, the effectiveness of sentences in terms of clarity of structure, there are 82 (16.56%) errors. The ineffectiveness of the sentence is in the active/ passive structure (14 errors), the subject is not an explanation (33 errors), the predicate is not lost (15 errors), the description is not in the form of the subject (10 errors), and the subject is not lost (10 errors). Second, the effectiveness of the sentence in terms of the logical meaning there are 58 (11.72%) errors. The ineffectiveness of the sentence lies in the logical relationship S and P (49 errors) and the logical relationship of details or parallel meaning (9 errors). Third, the effectiveness of sentences in terms of word savings there were 40 (8.08%) errors. The ineffectiveness of the sentence is on one subject from the same subject (27 errors) and one word from several synonymous words (13 errors). Fourth, the effectiveness of sentences in terms of word stiffness there are 34 (6.87%) errors. Fifth, the effectiveness of sentences in terms of spelling accuracy is 281 (56.77%). Ineffectiveness of the sentence lies in the use of capital letters (102 errors), prepositions (33 errors), punctuation (85 errors), and writing words (61 errors). Based on these results it can be concluded that the sentences in the explanatory text of eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 16 Padang are not effective. This is evidenced from the 210 sentences studied, there were 22 (10.48%) effective sentences and 188 (89.52%) ineffective sentences with 495 errorsKata Kunci: Keefektifan Kalimat, Teks Berita
Analysis of Satisfaction of University e-Learning Classes
Authors: Moon Youngmi
Published: November 2020

This study, therefore, aims to propose a direction for the future e-learning class, by analyzing the satisfaction with e-learning class.

It also administered questionnaires to 96 freshmen at universities located in Seoul, from Jun. 22 to Jun. 30, 2020, and used a total of 92 copies in the finally analysis. From the findings above, following suggestions for the quality improvement of e-learning class in general universities can be summarized:

First, it needs to prioritize the establishment of stable and available e-learning systems in schools. Second, professors should quickly adapt to e-learning class, a new paradigm of education. Third, student should primarily acquire basic abilities to use computers, recognize that self-directed learning is the core of university education and make effort to escape from learning by rote, which had been conducted from elementary to high schools. In addition, they should reasonably judge what a method is desirable for enhancing their learning performance.
Mirar a Luisita
Authors: Manso Hugo
Published: November 2020

En este ensayo Hugo Manso —realizador, guionista y docente— se dedica a poner en palabras sus recuerdos y sus consideraciones sobre la fotógrafa Luisita Escarria y sobre el trabajo de archivo que realiza Sol Miraglia, desde hace más de doce años, en el Foto estudio Luisita. Junto con Miraglia, Manso dirigió la película homónima, en 2018, sobre las hermanas Escarria: Luisa, Graciela y Rosa.
Efficiency of Electrocoagulation Method to Reduce COD, BOD and TSS in Tannery Industry Wastewater: Application of the Box-Behnken Design
Authors: Aguilar-Ascon Edwar , Marrufo-Saldana Liliana , Neyra-Ascon Walter
Published: November 2020

This study intends to assess the removal efficiency of the chemical oxygen demand (COD), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), and total suspended solids (TSS) from raw tannery wastewater using electrocoagulation by aluminum electrodes as well as to determine the effects of its main operating factors. Therefore, the response surface methodology was applied through an experimental Box-Behnken design by considering the current intensity (I), treatment time (T), and pH levels as the factors. In addition, the BOD, COD, and TSS removal percentages were considered to be the response variables. The results indicate that the treatment time, current intensity, and pH level were significant for COD and TSS, whereas only the treatment time was significant at a confidence level of p-value < 0.05 for BOD. For COD, the optimal operating conditions were I = 3 A, T = 24 min, and pH = 8.4; for BOD, the optimal operating conditions were I = 3 A, T = 24 min, and pH = 5.5; and for TSS, the optimal operating conditions were I = 2.7 A, T = 19 min, and pH = 7.4. Under these conditions, removal efficiencies of 56.8%, 69.2%, 99.9% were observed for COD, BOD, and TSS, respectively. The results suggest that electrocoagulation is an effective method for removing the parameters under study; therefore, it is a viable alternative for reducing the pollution issues caused by the tannery industry.
An Improved Halo Method for Evaluating the Antibacterial Activity of Leather
Authors: Zhang Jinwei , Tang Qiuyue , Chen Wuyong , Sun Hongbin , Ou Qiming , Wen Yonghan
Published: November 2020

In order to evaluate leather antibacterial activity rapidly and accurately, an improved halo method was developed based on conventional halo method and the agar diffusion plate method. During the new method, there were two layers of medium, the bottom was sterile medium and the top was medium containing microbes; more than one leather sample could be tested in a culture dish. The antibacterial activities of leather treated by nano-silver, nano-ZnO and butyl paraben against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Aspergillus niger and Rhodotorula mucilaginosa were tested by the new method. The results indicated intraclass correlation coefficient values were greater than 0.7 but the P values were less than 0.05 during improved halo method testing, thus, the repeatability and reliability was comparable or even better than conventional method. Nano-silver showed excellent and broad antibacterial activity and the difference between each antibacterial agent could be observed clearly and intuitively during improved halo method testing. In sum, improved halo method was a fast, accurate, qualitative and quantitative testing method and would be a new choice for evaluating leather antibacterial activity.
The Behavior of Sheep Leather Parchment to Artificial Ageing
Authors: Miu Lucretia , Badea Elena , Sendrea Claudiu , Micu Maria-Cristina , Paunescu Simona Maria , Caniola Iulia Maria
Published: November 2020

Parchment used for restoration, book binding and art requires special performance on physical-chemical, organoleptic and aesthetic characteristics, but also good long-term stability. In this sense, the parchment is ecologically processed, with features that ensure firmness, fullness, light resistance, dimensional stability, thermal stability, malleability, flexural/pressure bending resistance. For a good behaviour in time and to artificial ageing, it is found that in the case of parchments made/obtained from sheepskin, the fat or volatile matter content must be as low as possible. The parchment with these qualities allows for the creation of new covers or historical replicas, complements for the integration of old covers, hot and/or cold stamping modelling, incision, entrainment, deposition of gold and silver foil, colouring and decoration with pigments and dyes. Some niche areas such as book bindings and art require a dedicated craftsmanship that promotes the survival of artisanal forms of production and the perpetuation of local creativity and identity. The parchments have undergone artificial ageing treatments based on the concomitant action of temperature and relative humidity for up to 16 days. Chemical (volatile matter, extractable substances, total ash, total nitrogen, dermal) and physical-chemical (measurement of colour variation and shrinkage temperature) analyses were performed to evaluate colour parameters and collagen hydrostability. The fat content of the parchment leads to oxidation reactions that cause the bathochromic effect, closing the colour, but also the deterioration over time of the fibrillar structure by depreciating the contraction temperature.
Mémoire(s) – Erinnerungen
Authors: Knopper Françoise , Röseberg Dorothee
Published: November 2020

Cet article examine comment certains concepts-clé des cultures mémorielles sont transférés d’une langue à l’autre et quels glissements sémantiques peuvent alors s’opérer. La question concerne ici les équivalences à trouver en allemand pour les termes souvenir / mémoire / commémoration / lieux de mémoire si on les applique à la culture mémorielle contemporaine dont un paradigme est la chute du Mur et le processus de l’unification. Partant du constat que le mot Erinnerungen en conceptualise aussi bien le caractère processuel que la pluralité, il importe de se pencher aussi sur les retraductions qui conviennent le mieux en français. L’ensemble permet de plaider pour une méthodologie permettant d’accompagner scientifiquement le passage – qui est en train de s’effectuer actuellement au sujet de la RDA et des années 1989/1990 – de la mémoire communicative à la mémoire culturelle.
Navigating and Supporting Marginalized Identities in Dominant Pharmacy Spaces
Authors: Avant Nicole , Davis Rosalyn D
Published: November 2020

Implicit or unconscious bias is one the significant contributors to inequalities. Implicit bias is a common occurrence in our society that leads to discrimination in many different institutions at various levels. If we do not mitigate our bias, we risk perpetuating inequalities in our organizations.  This self-reflection reviews, in a 3-part manuscript, some of the most important issues and challenges in navigating and supporting marginalized identities in dominant spaces.

Part I of the manuscript focuses on the implicit bias manifestations and the importance of self-awareness in promoting inclusivity. One of the ways in which we can create, promote, and sustain interpersonal inclusivity in our organizations is to prepare for microaggressions before they arise. Microaggressions are the common, persistent slights that non-dominant groups in our society face on a daily basis. Another way to promote inclusivity is to explore our identities to promote self-awareness and find common-ground to mitigate microaggressive behavior.

This manuscript is written for three reasons. One, to provide guidance on how to navigate our marginalized identities. Two, this manuscript provides guidance on how to navigate our dominant identities. Three, this manuscript fills a gap in the field related to the experiences of those among us with marginalized identities. This autoethnography or self-reflection will help to empower not only myself but others, especially those of us at the margins (e.g., people of color, women, non-Christians, the LGBTQ community). 

 

Article Type: Commentary
Oferta exportable de México derivado del Acuerdo Transpacífico de Cooperación Económica (Trans-Pacific Partnership TPP-11) al Tratado Integral y Progresista de Asociación Transpacífico (TIPAT). Caso: seis mercados potenciales
Authors: Molina Hernández José Antonio , Molina Ramírez José Antonio , Acevedo Cárdenas Jennifer
Published: November 2020

A lo largo de la historia, México ha tratado de lograr y mantenerse en buena posición dentro de un mundo globalizado, sin embargo; las políticas, el estilo de vida, la influencia cultural, entre otras características, han hecho que México se encuentre estancando en varios sectores que lo componen de manera económica. Respecto al comercio exterior, México ha sido un país liberal pues se entiende que a mayor apertura comercial, mayor crecimiento económico, si bien es cierto tener relaciones comerciales internacionales ha traído cambios significativos a la población y ha podido adquirir variedad de productos que no podían ser producidos dentro del mismo, sigue teniendo una dependencia comercial hacia los Estados Unidos. En la siguiente investigación se trata de analizar seis mercados potenciales con los que México no tiene relación comercial cercana, es decir analizar la situación actual de cada país, el estilo de vida que llevan, su gastronomía, políticas, entre otras situaciones.Algo que resalta es el tema de inclusión, el TIPAT incluye reglas que buscan beneficiar por medio del comercio internacional a los ciudadanos ya que considera disposiciones relativas a cooperación, en pequeñas y medianas empresas (PyMEs) y medidas anticorrupción.Todo lo anterior derivado del antes llamado Acuerdo Transpacífico de Cooperación Económica (TPP) y que evolucionó al Tratado Integral y Progresista de Asociación Transpacífico (TIPAT), ya que lo que se refiere a innovación, éste es el acuerdo más avanzado en términos de las reglas del comercio global que hoy está dominado por el comercio intra-industrial e intra-firma.
Decreto 5 del 2018. Año del centenario de la reforma universitaria
Authors: República Argentina Boletín oficial
Published: November 2020

Que dicha Reforma tuvo sus origenes en el movimiento estudiantil que se inició en el año 1918 en la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA, y que sentó las principales bases del actual Sistema Universitario Nacional, tales como la autonomía universitaria, el cogobierno, la extensión universitaria, la libertad y periodicidad de las cátedras.
El Manifiesto Liminar y su vigencia en la realidad latinoamericana
Authors: Galindo María
Published: November 2020

El presente artículo de investigación tiene como objetivo analizar el discurso contenido en el Manifiesto Liminar y su vigencia con la actual realidad de la educación universitaria en Latinoamerica. Para ello se ha dispuesto estudiar en primera instancia el contexto socio político en el cual ocurre la Reforma Universitaria de 1918, seguidamente se indagan situaciones en la región que llegan a evidenciar la vigencia del Manifiesto. Se analizan documentos y eventos relacionados a la Reforma. Se concluye que aun el Manifiesto Liminar se encuentra vigente en nuestra región ya que es posible ubicar elementos que demuestran el deterioro del sistegma de educación superior. Se cree en que la Universidad Latinoamérica puede transformarse desde la voluntad política y la participación activa de los jóvenes en su sistema de formación académica que estimule el desarrollo de la ciencia y la tecnología.
La Révolution introuvable?
Authors: Renaud Alain
Published: November 2020

Quelques difficultés très spécifiques s'attachent à la tentative de suggérer dans quelle mesure l'interprétation aronienne de Mai 68 peut rester une référence féconde. Bien que cette interprétation se soit largement poursuivie dans divers textes postérieurs à La Révolution introuvable, et ce jusqu'aux Mémoires2, on n'entend pas moins à considérer son sort pour réglé dès l'été 1968, avec des pages qui, écrites ou dictées « à chaud », furent lues ou parcourues le plus souvent dans la même précipitation. Or La Révolution introuvable constitue à sa manière une sorte de livre maudit.
Tecnologías de género, discurso homofóbico y prácticas de resistencia
Authors: Cordero Polanía María Camila
Published: November 2020

Gran parte de mi interés y motivación al escribir el presente ensayo se debe a su carácter identificativo, ya que me siento parte de un sector que día a día reclama su espacio a pesar de haber sido segregado, humillada e ignorada a lo largo de la historia de nuestro país. Hablo de la comunidad LGTB. Es por esto que deseo hablar de las causas y consecuencias de las diferentes agresiones y sanciones a las que nos hemos visto sometidos y también de los procesos discursivos y de resistencia desarrollados por nuestra comunidad.
Once poetas argentinos
Authors: Szwarc Susana
Published: November 2020

Cada vez que surge una antología se piensa en un mapa que sea capaz de registrar el territorio en su totalidad o, quizás, se intenta trazar una coreografía concebida por una escritura en movimiento que acompañe los pasos de la danza. Desafío imposible de alcanzar y que de manera casi inevitable termina deslizándose hacia una obra inconclusa. Por otra parte, en cada oportunidad que se da de leer poesía, que se efectúa una entrega de ella, se trata sobre todo de brindar un don, el don implícito de todas las expresiones artísticas (de allí el agradecimiento). Sabemos que, como marca indeleble, en una antología es más lo que queda por fuera de ella que lo que se incluye. Por tal razón este prólogo intentará revertir algo de esta situación, un ápice, a esta condición inevitable. Y el antólogo (la antóloga) -que bien podría ser un personaje de Kafka, como el cartógrafo que realiza el mapa del imperiodescarrilla en una tarea imposible. En medio de este reconocimiento de los límites, trataremos de avanzar.
Vania Cárdenas, EL ORDEN GAÑÁN. HISTORIA SOCIAL DE LA POLICÍA. VALPARAÍSO: 1896-1920.
Authors: Plaza Armijo Camilo
Published: November 2020

Revisión libro: EL ORDEN GAÑÁN. HISTORIA SOCIAL DE LA POLICÍA. VALPARAÍSO: 1896-1920.
Chile en la Sociedad de las Naciones. Urdiendo la defensa del ‘Factor Territorial’ ante la amenaza de Perú y Bolivia
Authors: Alfaro Martínez Jorge
Published: November 2020

En base a documentos del Archivo Histórico del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, se examina el sustrato y el comportamiento de la política exterior de Chile ante la apertura de la Sociedad de las Naciones. Dicho escenario implicó una serie de amenazas a su integridad territorial, en cuanto Perú y Bolivia presentaron demandas en su contra por reivindicaciones territoriales, solicitando a la Asamblea que procediese a conocer los Tratados de 1883 y 1904 respectivamente. No obstante, Chile logró en ella articular una nueva victoria diplomática, pasando desde la reticencia y/o expectación a la inserción internacional y a la acción, encontrando en ello su mejor defensa. En efecto, en el marco de la multilateralidad, la política externa del país logró mantener sus dificultades internacionales en la perspectiva de la bilateralidad, evitando toda cesión de soberanía mediante una activa inserción internacional.
DE LA DICTADURA A LA DEMOCRACIA. ¿HACIA DONDE TRANSITAMOS EN CHILE ENTRE 1970 Y 2017?
Authors: Pinto Rodríguez Jorge
Published: November 2020

En este artículo nos proponemos comentar la llamada transición de la dictadura de Augusto Pinochet a la democracia en Chile, luego del triunfo del NO en 1988 y del triunfo  de Patricio Aylwin en 1990. Aunque se trata de un tema largamente abordado por los cientistas sociales en las tres últimas décadas,  hemos intentado probar que en la segunda mitad del siglo XX se produjo en nuestro país una sola transición: el de un régimen democrático a una  dictadura que instaló el modelo neoliberal que sigue imperando en nuestro país. En esta oportunidad nos referiremos a cinco factores que frenaron la transición que se esperaba en los 90: el peso del pasado, los cambios ocurridos en Chile en las últimas décadas, las limitaciones de la democracia y escasa modernización del Estado, los enclaves de la dictadura y el escenario internacional.
Sobre el 11 de septiembre de 1973. Debates públicos, categorías, actores y memoria. A propósito de los usos políticos de la historia reciente de Chile
Authors: Fernández Manuel
Published: November 2020

El presente trabajo se plantea un itinerario de discusión que traza una sutil entrada al uso de algunos dispositivos legados por la dictadura militar que asoló el país entre 1973 y 1989, los cuales se han proyectado durante los largos años transicionales en la construcción de una “memoria oficial” que permite nombrar y conocer acerca de lo ocurrido, así como las diferentes formas de proponer y situar perspectivas de futuro. Acometemos a una crítica respecto de este estatus para alimentar un debate que piense en posibilidades de futuro colectivo.
The effect of television media on beginner voters’ political participation
Authors: Hutasoit Kennorton , Gusfa Henni
Published: November 2020

The political participation of beginner voters in the 2019 Indonesian General Elections in Belu Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT) differentiate the current research from other studies. The television media were assumed to influence the political participation of beginner voters in the border region. Correlation test (r) was used to uncover the findings of this study. This study revealed a correlation between exposure to television mass media and political participation with 0.623 value, or strong correlation level category. Television media exposure also had a significant influence on political participation in the border district. Therefore, television broadcasting institutions which manage public frequencies play an important role in increasing the political participation of beginner voters at the border district by broadcasting political and election-related contents or programs.
Is CSR a motivator for socially responsible customers of for-profit social enterprises?
Authors: Mendoza Enrico Cinco
Published: November 2020

The rise and development of corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a very significant and influential dogma in current business practice supports the popularly held view that firms cumulatively enjoy substantial power and control over a vast majority of society’s resources. Such enormous power can be at times detrimental to society in general and as such it is just right that these corporate behemoths police themselves unilaterally and be of good service to the community. The objective of this research is to evaluate the bivalent effects as motivator and hygiene factor of CSR on socially responsible customers towards a for-profit social enterprise. This research also evaluates the significance of CSR towards customer relationship and positive word of mouth among Human Nature customers. Respondents in this study were the customers of an independent distributor of Human Nature products in the Philippines. Findings indicated that CSR wields a significant influence towards customer in enhancing customer relationship and CSR helps in encouraging customers to willingly support and endorse Human Nature products. CSR also exhibits bivalently both characteristics of motivator and hygiene factor in moderating the impact of perceived CSR towards relationship quality and positive word of mouth from customers. Results of this study can be used as a reinforcement to the idea that CSR can and could elicit positive attitude and behavior from customers. Furthermore, results of this study can also be used by scholars in further probing the corporate impact of various individual CSR initiatives instead of CSR itself in its totality.
Complicações cardiovasculares e os impactos na qualidade de vida dos pacientes portadores da síndrome de Hutchinson-Gilford (HGPS)
Authors: Dias Pedro Antonio Rodrigues , Aguiar Maianna Viana Almeida , Neves André Rhodes , Reis Gabriela de Matos , Andrade Íris Roberta Cruz , Netto Isabella Pêgo Miranda , Andrade Leonardo José Grossi , Reis Mariane de Matos , Silva Mayra Heringer Motta Costa e , Da Cruz Sara Eduarda Oliveira
Published: November 2020

Este artigo buscou revisar acerca de como as complicações cardiovasculares podem ser fatores agravantes na qualidade de vida dos pacientes portadores da Síndrome de Hutchinson-Gilford. A Síndrome de Hutchinson-Gilford (HGPS), conhecida como Progéria é uma patologia de envelhecimento precoce de origem genética autossômica dominante. Ocorre uma mutação no gene LMNA, resultando numa proteína anormal denominada progerina, que é responsável pelo aparecimento do fenótipo. A expectativa de vida para os portadores é de aproximadamente 14,6 anos, tendo como principal causa de morte as complicações cardiovasculares. Os principais resultados obtidos foram o surgimento de terapias gênicas fundamentais na tentativa de reduzir a transcrição de progerina. Por se tratar de uma patologia nova é importante um diagnóstico precoce por meio de testes genéticos para a alteração no gene LMNA. A terapia farmacológica empregada ainda está em estudo como, os Inibidores da farnesil transferase (FTIs), Pravastatina e ácido zoledrônico. Ademais, as associações dos três fármacos bloqueiam a evolução da patogenia do que apenas o uso isolado de cada um. Por fim, a importância da conscientização dos pais aos primeiros sinais de sintomas, além de suporte de uma equipe multidisciplinar e as mudanças nos hábitos de vida desses pacientes.
Tipos histológicos do câncer do colo do útero associado com a infecção pelo HPV em pacientes atendidas em hospital de referência oncológica no estado do Pará
Authors: Moura Soares Nathalia , França Teran Nunes de Paula Manuelle , Klicie Barros da Silva Katharine , Carolline Machado Chaves Gabrielly , Cristo Mendonça Milena , Moraes Perinazzo Victória , Freitas Batalha Carolle , Taiana Cardoso da Silva Thaiz , Jhones Costa Gomes Allan , Nazaré de Souza Almeida Titan Martins Cláudia
Published: November 2020

Avaliar a prevalência dos tipos histológicos do câncer do colo do útero associado a infecção do HPV em pacientes atendidas em um hospital de referência oncológica em um município do estado do Pará. Estudo observacional e retrospectivo do tipo transversal de caráter descritivo, sendo pesquisa documental, baseado no levantamento de dados epidemiológicos secundários extraídos das fichas de tumor, e dos prontuários dos pacientes do Hospital escolhido. Total de 276 casos registrados oficialmente, observou-se a variável faixa etária a maior taxa correspondia ao grupo de 40 a 60 anos (202 registros - 73,18%), sendo o grupo de 60 anos ou mais com 74 casos. No que consiste em relação aos fatores de riscos mais prevalentes em relação ao câncer de colo de útero, observou-se aqueles que possuíam os fatores de risco para câncer de colo de útero com a presença de HPV correspondiam à metade dos casos (com 138 casos – 50,0 %), sendo que aqueles que não possuíam fatores de risco equivaleram a 105 casos (38,0%), sendo aqueles sem informação com 33 casos (12,0%). Conclui-se que há fatores que influenciam o diagnóstico tardio e a negligência de sinais e sintomas preditivos de câncer de colo de útero.
Hydroxychloroquine
Authors: Sindhu C. B. , George Sandhya , Sankar Anita , Stephen Valsa
Published: November 2020

Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and its related drug, chloroquine, have been under use for malaria for the past 75 years. Its use for malaria, rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus are Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved. These drugs have immunomodulatory and antiviral actions. More and more indications for this drug are being explored. These drugs are still under study as possible treatments for coronavirus disease 2019 but at present FDA has revoked its emergency use authorization for these two drugs. However, in many other indications, HCQ is a valuable drug but monitoring for adverse effects is mandatory.
Bovine SMO gene polymorphism in Anatolian Black Cattle and Anatolian Water Buffaloes
Authors: BAYRAKTAR Mervan , AYTEKİN İbrahim
Published: November 2020

The purpose of this study was to determine the G>C mutation on exon 9 (G21234C) of Bovine Smoothened (SMO) gene polymorphism by using Cfr13I restriction enzyme with PCR-RFLP method in both Anatolian Black cattle and Anatolian Water Buffaloes. According to the G>C mutation on exon 9 (G21234C) of SMO gene, the results showed that there were three genotypes such as GG, GC and CC in Anatolian Black cattle, but there was only one genotype GG in Anatolian Water Buffaloes. Allele and genotype frequencies in Anatolian Black cattle were estimated as 0.35 and 0.65 for G and C alleles and 0.22, 026 and 0.52 for GG, GC and CC genotypes, respectively. The Chi-square test showed that the Anatolian Black cattle population was not in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium with respect to G21234C substitution (PC mutation on exon 9 (G21234C) of SMO gene is polymorphic in cattle, it can be concluded that SMO gene is a potential candidate gene. However, such a statement cannot be expressed for buffaloes since it is monomorphic in Anatolian buffaloes.
Border Spaces: Geographies of Youth Exclusion, Inclusion, and Liminality
Authors: Wood Bronwyn
Published: November 2020

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Exploitation Strategy and Performance of Contract Manufacturing Exporters: The Mediating Roles of Exploration Strategy and Marketing Capability
Authors: Sharma RR , Nguyen TK , Crick D
Published: November 2020

© 2018 Elsevier Inc. Contract manufacturing exporters (CMEs) receive a meagre share of global value chain returns, primarily because of the mundane and exploitative nature of the activities they perform in their dependency relationships with lead firms. We posit that CMEs can enhance their performance by capitalizing on their exploitation strategy. Exploitation strategy triggers exploration strategy which requires building marketing capabilities for enhanced performance. Based on data from 154 Vietnamese CMEs, we find significant indirect only mediation effects of: 1) exploration strategy between exploitation strategy and export performance; and 2) marketing capability between exploration strategy and export performance. Further, we find significant indirect only serial mediation of exploration strategy and marketing capability between exploitation strategy and export performance. The findings are also supported and contextualized based on illustrative quotes from face to face semi-structured interviews with senior managers of 10 Vietnamese CMEs. The findings suggest that CMEs’ that consciously capitalize on the exploitation strategy by seeking exploration opportunities while building their marketing capability exhibit enhanced performance.
Muslim religiosity, generational cohorts and buying behaviour of Islamic financial products
Authors: Sharma RR , Newaz FT , Fam Kim
Published: November 2020

© 2016, © The Author(s) 2016. This study examines the effects of the interplay between various aspects of religiosity, generational cohorts and buying attitude on Muslim consumers’ purchase intention of Islamic financial products. Based on data collected from 1263 Muslim consumers in Bangladesh, the findings broadly support the proposed conceptual model that buying attitude acts as a mechanism that transforms religiosity dimensions of Muslims into purchase intention and that the Muslim religiosity–buying attitude–purchase intention relationship is moderated by generational cohorts. The unbundling of the religiosity construct provides a deeper understanding of how the mediating (buying attitude) and moderating (generational cohorts) relationships vary across various religiosity dimensions.
Taxonomic and conservation status of Dockrillia striolata (Rchb.f.) Rauschert (Orchidaceae) in Tasmania'
Authors: Wapstra M
Published: November 2020

Dockrillia striolata (Rchb.f.) Rauschert, known as the yellow rock-orchid, occurs in New South Wales, Victoria and along the east coast of Tasmania. Within Tasmania, populations occur on the islands of the Furneaux Group and on mainland Tasmania (Kelvedon Hills south of Swansea through to wukalina/Mount William in the northeast). The taxonomy of the species is revised, with subsp. chrysantha no longer recognised as distinct based on a morphological examination of flower size and other characters. The species is restricted to Devonian granite-type rocks and Jurassic dolerite, usually in near-coastal areas and in various vegetation types. A review of the conservation status indicates that the species does not qualify as threatened under the Tasmanian Threatened Species Protection Act 1995, with it being well reserved throughout its range, an extent of occurrence of ca. 7500 km2, represented by at least 30 well-defined subpopulations, no apparent historical or contemporary declines in any population parameters, nor any identifiable risks.
Design of Wireless Power and Information Transfer Systems Considering Figure of Merit for Information
Authors: Kim Gunyoung , Lee Bomson
Published: November 2020

Inductively coupled resonant wireless power transfer (WPT) systems can be used as a wireless power and information transfer (WPIT) system by properly adding the function of varying Rx loads. A new metric for the figure of merit for information transfer from Rx to Tx is proposed as the ratio of Tx input impedances for the Rx shorted and optimum loads to systematically assess the information transfer. While most of WPT and near-field communication (NFC) devices have been adopted for very short distances between Tx and Rx, this work shows that the WPIT systems using inductively coupled resonant structures with high Q-factor coils enable much longer working distances with the best power transfer efficiency and information transfer capability. Several design examples show that the newly proposed figure of merit for information transfer is an essential metric in the understanding and design of WPIT systems. The theory is validated with circuit and electromagnetic simulations for various system configurations.
Multiband Cross-Shaped Inverse Triangular Notch Antenna for Radio Shadow Zone Communication
Authors: Min Kyeong-Sik
Published: November 2020

This paper proposes a multiband cross-shaped inverse triangular notch antenna on a circular ground plane for a radio shadow zone mobile communication design for a broadband repeater antenna in the firefighting band for in-building mobile communication. To arrive at the broad and multi-bandwidth reflection coefficients, methods are considered for optimizing the cross-shaped notch antenna with an inverse triangular structure and the circular ground plane. The measured reflection coefficients are observed −10 dB lower in the firefighting band (440–450 MHz) and the mobile repeater band (890–2,450 MHz), and they agree well with those obtained through simulation. The desired omni-directional patterns are obtained in the firefighting band, even though the radiation patterns in the Wi-Fi band have directivity from 10° to 15° and from −10° to −50°. The measured radiation patterns and gains also agree well with the predictions.
Effects of primary care C-reactive protein point-of-care testing on antibiotic prescribing by general practice staff: pragmatic randomised controlled trial, England, 2016 and 2017
Authors: Eley Charlotte Victoria , Sharma Anita , Lee Hazel , Charlett Andre , Owens Rebecca , McNulty Cliodna Ann Miriam
Published: November 2020

Background

C-reactive protein (CRP) testing can be used as a point-of-care test (POCT) to guide antibiotic use for acute cough.

Aim

We wanted to determine feasibility and effect of introducing CRP POCT in general practices in an area with high antibiotic prescribing for patients with acute cough and to evaluate patients’ views of the test.

Methods

We used a McNulty–Zelen cluster pragmatic randomised controlled trial design in general practices in Northern England. Eight intervention practices accepted CRP testing and eight control practices maintained usual practice. Data collection included process evaluation, patient questionnaires, practice audit and antibiotic prescribing data.

Results

Eight practices with over 47,000 patient population undertook 268 CRP tests over 6 months: 78% of patients had a CRP < 20 mg/L, 20% CRP 20–100 mg/L and 2% CRP > 100 mg/L, where 90%, 22% and 100%, respectively, followed National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) antibiotic prescribing guidance. Patients reported that CRP testing was comfortable (88%), convenient (84%), useful (92%) and explained well (85%). Patients believed CRP POCT aided clinical diagnosis, provided quick results and reduced unnecessary antibiotic use. Intervention practices had an estimated 21% reduction (95% confidence interval: 0.46–1.35) in the odds of prescribing for cough compared with the controls, a non-significant but clinically relevant reduction.

Conclusions

In routine general practice, CRP POCT use was variable. Non-significant reductions in antibiotic prescribing may reflect small sample size due to non-use of tests. While CRP POCT may be useful, primary care staff need clearer CRP guidance and action planning according to NICE guidance.
A review on lab-on-chip as a potential diagnostic tool for early detection of Plasmodium knowlesi
Authors: Maketar Solihah , Abu Bakar Nurhidanatasha
Published: November 2020

Massive elimination efforts have been done to control the malaria disease caused by the emergence of the fifth human malaria parasite known as Plasmodium knowlesi. Early detection of the parasite is important in treating malaria infection. Microscopic examination of Giemsa-stained thick and thin blood films is the gold standard for laboratory malaria diagnosis, while rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) are significant diagnostic techniques to detect acute infection. However, these methods have several limitations in which it could delay the treatment. The potential of lab-on-chip (LOC) as a point-of-care diagnostic tool for malaria fulfils the requirement of limitations where it is able to produce early detection of malaria infection. This review discusses advantages and disadvantages of malaria diagnostic methods as well as new approaches that could be used for high speed, sensitive and reliable malaria detection to prevent the disease from causing severe complications and even fatal if left untreated.
PREVENTING AGGRESSION IN YOUTH: A SOCIAL ASPECT
Authors: Сhmielewska Maria
Published: November 2020

The article deals with the phenomenon of aggression as a social phenomenon that has both social and biological (psychological) conditions. Based on the analysis of scientific sources the author has classified the types of aggression, emphasizing that the typology depends on the division criterion. The research results are based on the most commonly used classification of aggression into physical, verbal (psychological) and self-aggression. Particular attention is paid to the socio-cultural determinants of aggression and violence among young people, including the models of aggression that young people observe in a close surrounding (family, educational environment) and in a remote surrounding (media, Internet, television programs). It has been stressed that the circumstances aggravating the manifestations of aggression are the use of alcohol, drugs, computer addiction. The article emphasizes that the likelihood of manifestation of aggressive forms of behaviour depends on the frequency of aggression in the environment, on manifestations of aggression by authority figures (for example, educators), on the observation of the benefits of aggression (for example, in the form of an advantage gained), as well as on the frequency of opportunities for aggressive behaviour. The article emphasizes that not only victims of aggression, but also aggressors need help. In order to counteract aggression as part of a young person’s social life, it is not enough to identify the problem – it is important to eliminate the causes of aggression. Restricting, preventing and countering this phenomenon require an effective network of social services, as well as the activation of local communities. On the example of the programs for preventing and eliminating aggression in the Republic of Poland the author proves that assistance aimed at stopping aggression should be taken not only for a young person’s personal well-being but also through the social and psychological consequences of this phenomenon.