bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The clinical meaning of the area under a receiver operating characteristic curve for the evaluation of the performance of disease markers
Authors: Parodi Stefano , Verda Damiano , Bagnasco Francesca , Muselli Marco
Published: October 2022

OBJECTIVES: The area under a receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve (AUC) is a popular measure of pure diagnostic accuracy that is independent from the proportion of diseased subjects in the analysed sample. However, its actual usefulness in the clinical context has been questioned, because it does not seem to be directly related to the actual performance of a diagnostic marker in identifying diseased and non-diseased subjects in real clinical settings. This study evaluates the relationship between the AUC and the proportion of correct classifications (global diagnostic accuracy, GDA) in relation to the shape of the corresponding ROC curves.METHODS: We demonstrate that AUC represents an upward-biased measure of GDA at an optimal accuracy cut-off for balanced groups. The magnitude of bias depends on the shape of the ROC plot and on the proportion of diseased and non-diseased subjects. In proper curves, the bias is independent from the diseased/non-diseased ratio and can be easily estimated and removed. Moreover, a comparison between 2 partial AUCs can be replaced by a more powerful test for the corresponding whole AUCs.RESULTS: Applications to 3 real datasets are provided: a marker for a hormone deficit in children, 2 tumour markers for malignant mesothelioma, and 2 gene expression profiles in ovarian cancer patients.CONCLUSIONS: The AUC is a measure of accuracy with potential clinical relevance for the evaluation of disease markers. The clinical meaning of ROC parameters should always be evaluated with an analysis of the shape of the corresponding ROC curve.
Radiografía de la radio en España
Authors: Rodero Antón Emma , Sánchez Serrano Chelo
Published: October 2022

En sus ochenta años de existencia, la radio siempre se ha caracterizado por adaptarse a las transformaciones sociales, culturales y tecnológicas. Así ha sido hasta este momento. Sin embargo, desde hace algunos años, los teóricos y profesionales del medio están detectando un estancamiento que afecta a toda su estructura. En una época en continua evolución tecnológica, la radio reclama una profunda transformación. Por eso, desde el convencimiento de que la radio del futuro, la pública y la privada, necesariamente tendrán que renovarse, en este artículo planteamos diez problemas con sus diez posibles soluciones a la crisis que atraviesa el medio en un intento de dibujar una radiografía de la radio en España. La radio tiene futuro, pero hay que trabajar activamente por él. Que la radio siga siendo parte del sonido de nuestra vida dependerá, en definitiva, del trabajo de todos nosotros: empresas, anunciantes, profesionales, universitarios, investigadores y oyentes
La educación para el consumo de pantallas, como praxis holística
Authors: Lazo Carmen Marta , Gabelas Barroso José Antonio
Published: October 2022

Las nuevas generaciones mantienen una estrecha relación diaria con las pantallas (televisión, Internet, videoconsolas y telefonía móvil). Gran parte de su tiempo de ocio se destina a estos medios de comunicación con un doble uso prioritario: jugar o convivir. Estas son las dos dimensiones (lúdica y social) que preponderan en la elección de estos medios para conseguir divertirse y/o establecer relaciones con su grupo de amigos. La tendencia en el consumo de pantallas aleja cada vez más a la televisión de su anterior monopolio y le hace compartir con los nuevos soportes de tecnología avanzada el tiempo libre de los menores. La salud de los niños y adolescentes pasa por educarles para el consumo sano y responsable de todas las pantallas, pasa por la educación de la mirada, de manera equilibrada en cuanto a dosificación y planificación, y de forma crítica en relación a los contenidos que puedan resultarles perjudiciales atendiendo a su nivel de desarrollo cognitivo.
Congenital complete arhinia with alobar holoprosencephaly
Authors: P. Boakye-Yiadom Adwoa , B. Nguah Samuel , Mahama Haruna , Plange-Rhule Gyikua
Published: October 2022

Congenital arhinia is a life-threatening, rare craniofacial disorder, which, when not identified and managed early can cause severe respiratory distress at birth due to upper airway obstruction. Since neonates are obligate nasal breathers, simultaneous sucking and breathing requirement in neonates with arhinia leads to respiratory distress. Inspiration and expiration through the oral passage alone may result in thoracic retraction, thereby further exacerbating respiratory distress.We report a rare case of congenital complete arhinia with alobar holoprosencephaly in a 9-month-old. With no family history of congenital malformations, maternal risk factors and uneventful pregnancy, a term female neonate was de-livered vaginally without immediate post-delivery respiratory distress.

Examination revealed microcephaly, absent fontanelles, fused cranial sutures and bilateral microphthalmia. Breathing was spontaneous, with no immediate signs of respiratory distress. An additional diagnosis of alobar holoprosencephaly was made after a head computed tomog-raphy (CT) scan was done. Management included the initial stabilisation phase of supplemental oxygen and an oro-gastric tube for feeding. The baby did not require both tracheostomy and gastrostomy tubes, as she was not in severe respiratory distress requiring a tracheostomy tube nor having difficulties feeding with the orogastric tube.
Family APGAR and treatment outcomes among HIV patients at two ART Centres in Kumasi, Ghana
Authors: K. Ayisi-Boateng Nana , Enimil Anthony , Essuman Akye , Lawson Henry , Mohammed Aliyu , O. Aninng Douglas , A. Fordjour Emmanuel , Spangenberg Kathryn
Published: October 2022

Objectives: This study aimed to examine the association between Family Adaptability, Partnership, Growth, Affec-tion and Resolve (Family APGAR) and HIV treatment outcomes.Design: A cross-sectional study using the Family APGAR questionnaireSetting: The study was conducted in Kumasi, Ghana, at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and the Kwame Nkru-mah University of Science and Technology HospitalParticipants: Consenting HIV-positive patients who had been on treatment for at least 12 months were recruited.Main outcome measures: The Family APGAR questionnaire was administered, and relevant data were extracted from hospital records and analysed using STATA® software. The relationship between Family APGAR and treatment outcomes was determined using Chi-squared tests or Fisher’s exact test.Results: Approximately 70.1% of 304 participants were females with a mean age of 41.8 years (±9.9). At treatment initiation, 47.4% of the patients presented at World Health Organisation (WHO) clinical stages I and II and had a CD4 count ≥ 200 cells/mm3. Females were less likely (Odds Ratio= 0.52; 95% CI=0.31 – 0.90, p = 0.018) to report late for treatment compared with the males. After 12 months of treatment, approximately 70% recorded undetectable viral load. Patients with functional families constituted 70.4%, which had a statistically significant relationship with viral load (p = 0.041).Conclusion: HIV care providers should incorporate family functionality evaluation into clinical practice and provide early essential support to enhance treatment outcomes.
Comparison of qSOFA Score, SIRS Criteria, and SOFA Score as predictors of mor-tality in patients with sepsis
Authors: A. M. Khan , M. Aslam Shaikh
Published: October 2022

Objectives: Early diagnosis and treatment of sepsis are associated with a better outcome. With the change in the definition of sepsis, SOFA score and qSOFA score (heart rate, systolic blood pressure and Glasgow coma scale) were introduced and SIRS criteria were removed. This study compared the qSOFA score, SIRS criteria and SOFA score as predictors of mortality in patients with sepsis.Design: Prospective observational study.Setting: Department of General Medicine of a tertiary hospital.Participants: The study included 116 patients.Interventions: SOFA scores (range, 0 [best] to 24 [worst] points), SIRS status (range, 0 [best] to 4 [worst] criteria), and qSOFA scores (range, 0 [best] to 3 [worst] points) were calculated using physiological and laboratory parame-ters recorded within the first 24 hours of ICU admission.Main outcome measures: SOFA, qSOFA, and SIRS scores were calculated and measured using physiological and laboratory parameters. Patients were followed till mortality (non-survivors) or discharge from the hospital (survi-vors). Data were analysed using software SPSS version 20.Results: 54 (46.6%) of included patients died. Higher SOFA, qSOFA, and SIRS scores; tachycardia; hypotension; hypoxemia; basophilia; hypoproteinemia; hypoalbuminemia; and need for inotropic support and mechanical ventila-tion significantly associated with increased mortality. The area under the receiver operating curve for qSOFA ≥2 (0.678; p=0.001) and SOFA (0.74; p=0.000) were comparable and significant, whereas SIRS ≥2 (0.580, p=0.139) was not statistically significant.Conclusions: A qSOFA score of greater than 2 is comparable to SOFA and is better than SIRS score greater than 2 for predicting mortality.
Edible insects regulatory national standards in Kenya: An incentive or a deterrent?
Authors: Kinyuru John , Ndung’u Nancy
Published: October 2022

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Physical and mechanical properties of plastic bonded boards produced from palm kernel chaff
Authors: Adiji A.O , Ajayi B. , Areghan S.E. , Adebisi A.A , Ademola A.A
Published: October 2022

The physical and mechanical properties of plastic bonded boards (PBB) produced from palm kernel chaff fibers were evaluated. In this study, the effects of plastic/fiber ratio of 1:1, 2:1 and 3:1 and board density of 800kg/m3, 900kg/m3, and 1000kg/m3 on water absorption (WA), thickness swelling (TS), modulus of rupture (MOR) and modulus of elasticity (MOE) were investigated. PBB produced exhibited mean values ranging from 4.55 to 28.19% for WA, 0.7 to 7.32% for TS, 7.54 to 30.27N/mm2 for MOR and 8307.05 to 19820.52 N/mm2 for MOE. Increase in mixing ratio and board density caused a decrease in thickness swelling, water absorption properties. The lowest value were obtained from the boards produced at the highest mixing ratio (3:1) and at board density (1000kg/m3) which are most dimensionally stable and show reduction in thickness movement as they have the lowest value after 24hours cold water immersion. It was also observed that the strength properties were affected by plastic/palm kernel fiber mixing ratio and board density. The MOR and MOE value increased with increase in mixing ratio level from 1:1 to 3:1 and board density from 800g/mm2 to 1000g/mm2 were strongest and dimensional stable than those produced at other levels. All the production variables have significant effect on all the properties investigated.
Length-weight relationship of Parachanna obscura from Egbe Reservoir, Ekiti State, Southwest Nigeria
Authors: Oginni O. , Ileogben T.F. , Adebayo S.F
Published: October 2022

Length-weight relationship and condition factor play significant roles in fisheries management. The growth pattern and wellbeing of Parachanna obscura from Egbe Reservoir was evaluated employing length-weight relationship and Fulton’s Condition Factor (K). One hundred specimens of the fish were procured from artisanal fishermen between January and April, 2018. Fish were fixed in 10% Formalin and transported to the laboratory for data collection. Sex ratio for the fish samples was 1:1.33 in favour of male. The total length of the sampled fish ranged between 17.9 and 36.1cm. Fish weight ranged from 88.1 to 425.2g. The parameter ‘b’ for the fish was 2.359 in the Reservoir, denoting negative allometric growth pattern. The correlation coefficient (r2) was 0.571. Mean Condition Factor of the fish was found to be 0.938, thus indicating the suitability of the habitat to promote the wellbeing of the fish. Females appeared lengthier and heavier. Over seventy percent of the fish samples had lengths higher than the reported Lm50 for the species. The results of this study revealed that the fish appeared not threatened in the habitat and could therefore serve a basis for proposing management strategies for the exploitation of fisheries resources of the reservoir.
Effect of different potting media on the early growth of Mansonia altissima (A. Chev)
Authors: Iroko O.A. , Showunmi I.L. , Ajekigbe J.O. , Rufai S.O. , Wahab W.T.
Published: October 2022

The effect of different potting media on the early growth of Mansonia altissima was investigated with a view to producing viable and vigorous planting stock of the species for afforestation and reforestation programs. The experiment was laid out in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) consisting of nine (9) treatments of potting media with 9 replicates; T1- riversand (400g) + topsoil (400g) + poultry manure (400g) + cow dung (400g), T2- riversand (400g) + topsoil (800g) + poultry manure (400g) , T3- riversand (400g) + topsoil (800g) + cow dung (400g), T4- topsoil (1200g) + cow dung (400g), T5 - topsoil (1200g) + poultry manure (400g), T6- topsoil (800g) + riversand (800g), T7- topsoil (800g) + cow dung (800g), T8 - topsoil (800g) + poultry manure (800g) and T9- (control 1600g riversand). Data obtained were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and mean separation using Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at 5% level of significance. The results showed that there were significant differences (p<0.05) among the treatments in plant height, stem diameter, leaf and biomass production. T3 had the best performance in plant height (32.78cm), stem diameter (3.49mm) while T7 had the highest leaf production (32.0) and T6, the highest biomass production of 6.25g. However, T9 (control) gave the minimum results of mean plant height (10.10cm), mean leaf production (8.91) and biomass production (1.01g) but T8 produced least stem diameter (1.32mm). The study therefore showed that incorporation of optimum level of organic manure into the potting media will improve growth of M.altissima seedlings.
The Continuing Quest for Inclusive Democratic Governance in Ethiopia
Authors: Woldemariam Getachew Assefa
Published: October 2022

As early as the 18th Century, James Bruce, a European Traveller, observed that bad government was the most important source of the problems that plagued the Ethiopian society. Centuries on, political and ethnic mistrust and polarization, insecurity, human rights abuses and armed conflict characterize the Ethiopian body politic. The rule of law and democracy are far from taking roots. This article ­­–pointing out the most outstanding governance deficits of the Emperor Haile Selassie, Derg and EPRDF-cum-PP’s (Prosperity Party) governments– argues that the lack of inclusive democratic governance remains at the core of Ethiopia’s socio-political crises. It will offer suggestions on democratic governance options that, if adopted, can help deal with Ethiopia’s long-time political ills.
Total phenolic and flavonoid contents of Mentha spicata leaves aqueous extracts in different regions of Algeria and their antioxidant, and antidiabetic activities
Authors: Kaddour Abdelbasset , Amara Djilani Ghemam , Moussaoui Younes , Chemsa Ahmed Elkhalifa , Alia Zaid , Kamarchou Abasse
Published: October 2022

Purpose: To evaluate the total phenolic and flavonoid contents of Mentha spicata (MS) leaves aqueous extracts obtained from different regions (El-Oued, Tebessa and El-Tarf) of Algeria, as well as their in vitro antioxidant and antidiabetic activities.

Methods: Aqueous extracts were obtained from the air-dried leaves of MS by maceration followed by filtration and evaporation using a rotary evaporator. Folin-Ciocalteu and Aluminium chloride colorimetric techniques were used to determine the total phenolic and flavonoid contents, respectively. The radical DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP tests were used to determine their antioxidant activities, while the in vitro inhibition percentages of α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzymes were used to assess the anti-diabetic activity.

Results: The El-Oued's extract exhibited the highest total phenolic content (108.94 mg GAE/g dry extract (DE)), while the highest total flavonoid content (0.039 mg QE/g DE) was found in El-Tarf's extract. The radical DPPH and FRAP scavenging activity of the El-Oued extract exhibited the highest inhibition activities (IC50 = 102.5 and 289.5 μg/mL), respectively, while the ABTS inhibition activity of the El-Tarf extract exhibited a maximum IC50 value of 111 ± 2.8 μg/mL. The MS extract of the El-Oued region had the highest α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzyme activities with IC50 values of 121.4 and 216.9 μg/mL, respectively.

Conclusion: The leaves of Mentha spicata exhibit high phenolic and flavonoid contents, along with significant antioxidant and antidiabetic properties. This study reveals that Mentha spicata flavonoid and phenolic contents as well as other properties vary by region.
Effect of the combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and oral paroxetine hydrochloride in patients with post-stroke depression
Authors: Tian Bin , Zhang Shiwei , Li Qingyong , Sun Chengyong , Wu Ya’nan , Yang Hairong , Gao Zhan
Published: October 2022

Purpose: To determine the effects of combined use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and paroxetine hydrochloride tablets in patients with post-stroke depression (PSD), and its effect on scores on Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAMD) and Stroke Specific Quality of Life Scale (SS-QOL).

Methods: Clinical data for 96 patients with PSD who were treated in Dongying Traditional Chinese Hospital, Dongying City, China from June 2018 to June 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients who met the inclusion criteria were divided into treatment group (TG, n = 48) and reference group (RG, n = 48) based on odd and even hospitalization numbers. Both groups received conventional treatment, but RG patients were in addition given clopidogrel, while TG received CBT in combination with paroxetine hydrochloride tablets. Clinical indices were evaluated in both groups before and after treatment. Moreover, therapeutic effects in the two different treatment methods on PSD, as well as on Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAMD) and Stroke Specific Quality of Life Scale (SS-QOL) scores were analyzed.

Results: After treatment, TG had lower HAMD score (p < 0.001), lower scores on modified Rankin scale, and few incidences of adverse reactions at 3, 7, 15 and 30 days of treatment (p < 0.05), but higher total clinical effectiveness and mean SS-QOL score (p < 0.05), when compared with RG.

Conclusion: Combined use of CBT and oral paroxetine hydrochloride tablets may be a promising strategy for treating depression and enhancing the quality of life of PSD patients, as it greatly improves neurological deficit and prognosis. However, further clinical trials should be carried out prior to introducing it in clinical practice.
MiR-155 protects against sepsis-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis via activation of NO/cGMP signaling pathway by eNOS
Authors: Lin Yanya , Hu Jianxiong , Chen Jianhui , Chen Shijun , Cai Yangfang , Lin Chengda
Published: October 2022

Purpose: To examine the impact of miR-155 on sepsis-induced myocardial apoptosis and heart failure, and to explore its molecular mechanism.

Methods: Mice were divided into four groups and septic myocardial dysfunction was induced by intraperitoneal injection of lipopolysaccharide (LPS, 5 mg/kg). The LPS stimulation expression of miR-155 levels was determined by real time-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). In vivo, echocardiography and TUNEL staining were used to investigate the effects of miR-155 in inhibiting cardiac function and myocardial apoptosis. Changes in the expression of eNOS when miR-155 was overexpressed or inhibited were determined by RT-PCR, while double luciferase gene assay assessed the relationship between eNOS and miR-155, eNOS, expression of iNOS, SGC alpha 1, and PKG protein.

Results: MiR-155 was significantly increased after LPS stimulation (p < 0.01). In vitro, the inhibition of miR-155 by antagomiR significantly down-regulated the apoptosis of cardiomyocytes (p < 0.05), while overexpression of miR-155 by agomiR significantly up-regulated the apoptosis of cardiomyocytes (p < 0.05). In vivo, ejection fraction, fractional shortening and heart weight were significantly increased (p < 0.05), while apoptosis was significantly decreased (p < 0.05). MiR-155 negatively regulated the expression of eNOS (p < 0.01), and targeted the expression of eNOS mRNA (p < 0.001). In addition, the expression of eNOS, sGCα1 and PKA were significantly up-regulated (p < 0.05), while the expression of iNOS was significantly down-regulated (p < 0.05) after the inhibition of miR-155 in LPS mouse model.

Conclusion: MiR-155 regulates sepsis-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis and heart failure through eNOS /NO/cGMP signaling pathway. Thus, these findings can potentially facilitate the development of an effective strategy for management of heart failure.
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices towards the Use of Iron and Folic Acid Supplements among Pregnant and Lactating Women in Dar es Salaam
Authors: Mshanga Cecilia N. , Maseta Elina J.
Published: October 2022

The current study investigated knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) regarding the use of iron and folic acid (IFA) supplements among pregnant and lactating women living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Dar es Salaam. A cross-sectional survey involved 294 pregnant and lactating women attending Prevention of Mother-To Child Transmission (PMTCT) clinics. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the subjects. The data were analysed using SPSS. Multivariate regression analysis was carried out to determine factors associated with IFA supplement use among the study subjects. The findings indicated that knowledge of IFA supplement use among the subjects was good (92.2%). Most of the respondents (89.8%) had appropriate perceptions of IFA supplements. The subjects also showed positive attitudes towards the use of IFA supplements during pregnancy and lactation. However, practices towards the use of supplements were not satisfactory. It was further revealed that only 15.2% of the women received supplements during pregnancy and a few weeks after delivery as recommended. Women claimed the main barriers towards using the supplements were bad taste (46.7%) and nausea (45.2%). The multivariate logistic regression model showed that factors like being a businesswoman, comfortable use of the supplements and experiencing any barriers were significantly associated with practices on the use of the supplements.  Thus, healthcare workers should clear up the misconceptions about using the supplements and instruct women on how to manage their potential side effects as they have been doing with other conditions or illnesses. 

Keywords:     Iron, folic acid, anaemia, supplements, knowledge, attitude, practice, pregnant, lactating women
Mineralogy and Geochemistry of the Asanje Iron Ore Deposit within the Mayamaya-Hombolo Belt, Dodoma Region, Central Tanzania
Authors: Shine Yusto J. , Msabi Michael M. , Seetharamaiah Jagarlamudi
Published: October 2022

This paper presents the mineralogy and chemical composition including iron ore impurities to ascertain its suitability for industrial applications. The Asanje iron ore deposit is hosted in Precambrian volcano-sedimentary rocks in the Mayamaya-Hombolo Belt in Dodoma region, within the Lake Nyanza Superterrane. Iron ores are found in two parallel ridges trending NW-SE. Ridge I occurs as vein and banded hematite-type ore and Ridge II as massive-type ore. A total of 24 ore samples were analysed for major and trace elements by XRF and petrographic studies by optical microscopy and XRD. The XRD results revealed that hematite and goethite are the main components and quartz is the gangue mineral in the iron ores. The XRF data shows the Fe2O3t content ranges from 20.8 to 87.3 wt% with an average of 52.7 wt%. The average concentrations in wt% of impurities such as SiO2, Al2O3, P2O5 and S are 37.9, 0.9, 1.2, and 0.2, respectively. By comparison, Ridge II has greater iron content (30.5–87.3 = Avg. 64.66 wt% Fe2O3t) than Ridge I (20.8–78.22 = Avg. 48.68 wt% Fe2O3t). Based on the chemical composition, the quality of iron ore is categorised as low to medium grade, and can be used in metallurgical and cement industries.

Keywords:    Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Asanje Iron ore deposit, Mayamaya-Hombolo Belt, Tanzania
Chemical Composition and Bioactive Potential of Extracts from Diospyros capricornuta F. White against Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus
Authors: Ngowi Princess W. , Mmongoyo Juma A. , Kaale Lilian D.
Published: October 2022

Diospyros capricornuta is an endemic species widely distributed along the coast of Tanzania that is used as food condiments and traditional medicine. The chemical compositions of Diospyros capricornuta leaves, stem-bark, and root-bark extracts; and their bioactive potentials against Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus were investigated. The leaves, stem-bark, and root-bark samples of D. capricornuta were extracted using Soxhlet apparatus and the resultant extracts were analyzed using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). A total of 14 compounds were identified from the extracts, whereby 2,4-di-tert-butylphenol was the most abundant compound in all extracts. The growth and aflatoxin production inhibitions against A. flavus and A. parasiticus were determined via antifungal and antiaflatoxigenic bioassays of the extracts at the concentrations of 0.0, 62.5, 125.0, and 250.0 µg/mL using a poisoned-food method. The High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) technique was used to quantify the aflatoxins after bioassays to evaluate aflatoxin inhibitions. The stem-bark extracts at the highest dose of 250.0 µg/mL inhibited aflatoxin production by A. flavus for over 99% and A. parasiticus for over 94%. Overall, the results show that the leaves, stem-bark, and root-bark extracts of D. capricornuta are potential inhibitors against A. flavus and A. parasiticus-the producers of aflatoxins.

Keywords: Diospyros capricornuta; Growth inhibitions; Aflatoxin inhibitions; Aspergillus flavus; and Aspergillus parasiticus.
Proteção de Dados
Authors: Andreatta Medeiros Samuel
Published: October 2022

Trata-se de exploração crítica das nuances que comportam os serviços de empresas de VPN (Very Private Network). Percebeu-se, através de levantamento bibliográfico, o desenvolvimento de um panorama global de monitoramento e vigilância, que é entendido sob o conceito de sociedade de exposição. Neste panorama as VPNS se apresentam como um vetor de materialização da privacidade. Tais empresas criam um mercado centrado na mercantilização da sensação de segurança e privacidade na rede. A atuação específica dessas empresas carece de esclarecimentos técnicos aos titulares dos dados, o que pode fragilizar a autodeterminação informativa e a efetiva possibilidade de requisição de dados. Ademais, verificou-se que a legislação brasileira comporta alguns limites específicos na Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados e Marco Civil da Internet. Notadamente, no que diz respeito à guarda específica de registros no tratamento de dados por provedor de conexão, há algumas incongruências. Notou-se também uma abertura para a relativização do dever de exibição de uma clara finalidade no tratamento de dados no tocante à amplitude do conceito de segredo industrial e comercial. Por fim, conclui-se que a legislação específica acerca das empresas de VPN ainda está por ser elaborada uma vez que a legislação atual possui lacunas sobre o tema.
Estado Administrativo no Brasil
Authors: Migueis Anna Carolina
Published: October 2022

O presente artigo tem por objetivo apresentar ao leitor brasileiro as discussões existentes na academia estadunidense acerca da legitimidade do estado administrativo e analisar em que medida elas podem ser transplantadas para o ordenamento jurídico nacional. Após a apresentação de argumentos contrários e favoráveis ao estado administrativo norte-americano, debate-se por que a discussão não se amolda de maneira exata à realidade brasileira, com ênfase na tradição de civil law do sistema jurídico brasileiro, bem como no caráter analítico e no elevado teor de emendas da Constituição de 1988. Em seguida, analisa-se como a discussão estadunidense sobre o administrative state pode ser útil a acadêmicos pátrios, apontando-se três possíveis direções para pesquisas no contexto brasileiro: discussões sobre o poder normativo da administração pública, sobre a ascensão de órgãos autônomos e suas implicações para a teoria da separação de poderes e, principalmente, sobre a legitimidade democrática de corpos burocráticos não eleitos. O artigo adota como metodologia a análise qualitativa e a revisão crítica da bibliografia estadunidense sobre o estado administrativo.
Obrigatoriedade de representação do poder público e da sociedade civil nos conselhos de administração das organizações sociais
Authors: Alexandre Neves da Silva André
Published: October 2022

O presente artigo visa a analisar as implicações decorrentes do reconhecimento da abrangência nacional da Lei Federal nº 9.637/98 (Marco Legal das Organizações Sociais) pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal, sobretudo no que tange à necessária representatividade do Poder Público e de entidades da sociedade civil no conselho de administração da associação sem fins econômicos que deseja se qualificar como organização social.  Primeiramente, discorrer-se-á sobre o contexto da reforma administrativa do estado em que foi aprovada a Lei Federal nº 9.637/98, juntamente com as justificativas para a sua promulgação e seus princípios estruturantes. Simultaneamente, serão traçados comentários sobre as principais características desse modelo de atuação estatal no que se refere à prestação de serviços públicos. Em um segundo momento, será destacada a relevância reservada pela legislação ao conselho administrativo das organizações sociais, dado que a ele foi atribuída a prerrogativa de supervisionar a execução das atividades da OS, devendo, para tanto, ser composto, majoritariamente, por membros do Poder Público e de entidades da sociedade civil. Em seguida, será apresentado que diversas leis municipais divergem da lei federal, permitindo a qualificação de organizações sociais cujos conselhos de administração não possuam a devida representatividade. Ao mesmo tempo, será demonstrado que, recentemente, o STF sedimentou entendimento de que é inconstitucional lei local contrária à lei federal no que toca aos requisitos mínimos para qualificação de OS. Posteriormente, serão abordados episódios envolvendo desvio de recursos públicos por meio de organizações sociais, argumentando-se que tais irregularidades podem ser evitadas se observada a lei federal regente.
The Nexus Between Metacognition and Procrastination
Authors: Malik Areeba Ather
Published: October 2022

This research examined the effects of metacognition on procrastination and also investigated how metacognition plays an integral role in the development of procrastination. The study also examines the moderating roles of metacognition and gender on procrastination. The sample was selected by using two-way cluster sampling, i.e., 254 students (74 males and 180 females) from the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. Participants were given the Tuckman Procrastination Scale (Tuckman, 1991) and the Metacognition Questionnaire-30 (MCQ-30) (Wells & Cartwright Hatton, 2004). Results indicated that and metacognition both have a negative correlation with procrastination. In sum, the present findings provide adequate understanding of the relationship between some positive and negative impacts of metacognition on procrastination. The implications of the findings are discussed, and recommendations are taken into consideration for future research.
Anti-Histamine Action of a Shenbagapoo Kuligai
Authors:   Associate professor, Department of Udal koorugal, Sir Isac Newton Siddha Medical College &Hospital, Nagapattinam., A Elavarasi.
Published: October 2022

Siddhars found a foremost tradional system of medicine called siddha system of medicine. According to this system diseases are recognized based on vatha,pitha and kapha.The medicines are prepared using the ingredients of three main categories of natural origin. They are thavaram [herbs],thathu [metals and minerals]and jeevam [animals].Shenbaga poo kuligai is a classical siddha drug used for treating Mantham. Mantham is a paediatric illness. Suzhi Mantham is one the type of mantham under 21 types. Suzhi Mantham is a respiratory disease followed by indigestion having symptoms of intermittent fever, cough, wheezing, difficulty in breathing, rib retraction, loss of appetite and sleeplessness. Shenbagapoo kuligai a trail drug used for treating suzhi mantham, so the author have done antihistamine study for the shenbaga poo kuligai .From this study the test drug antagonise the effect of histamine when added together.
Gazi Üniversitesi Kampüs Bilgi Sistemi Tasarımı ve CBS ile Entegrasyonu
Authors: YILMAZ Halil , YURT Ümit , TÜDEŞ Şule , TOKGÖZ Hanifi , TÜDEŞ Türkay , DAYİ Mustafa
Published: October 2022

Üniversiteler bilginin üretilmesinde, paylaşılmasında ve yayılmasında önemli rol üstlenmektedirler. Farklı disiplinlerin bir arada bulunduğu bu kurumlar, eğitim-öğretim faaliyetlerinin yanı sıra, araştırma- geliştirme, yönetim, barınma, bakım onarım vb. birimleri yapısında bulunduran sosyal ve kültürel merkezlerdir. Tüm faaliyetlerin sürdürülebilir olması düzenli bir sistem alt yapısına ihtiyaç duymaktadır. Bu çalışma Coğrafi Bilgi sistemleri (CBS) alt yapısı kullanılarak hâlihazırda bulunan mekânsal bilgilerin, ulaşılabilir ve sorgulanabilir olması için gerekli sözel, sayısal, grafik vb. verilerin toplanarak sistem alt yapısında birleştirilmesinden oluşmaktadır. Gazi Üniversitesi Beşevler kampüsü üzerinde gerçekleştirilen bu çalışmada kampüs alanı içine poligon ağı kurularak her bir nokta (binalar, ağaçlar, yollar, sosyal donatılar vb.) koordinatlı olarak ölçülmüştür. Ölçüm işlemleri sonrasında oluşturulan sayısal haritalar ve araştırma alanından toplanan tüm veriler tematik haritalarla ilişkilendirilerek CBS sistem alt yapısı oluşturulmuştur. Sonuç olarak Üniversitenin geleceğe yönelik yapacağı düzenlemelerde, bilgi ve belgelerin sorgulanmasına, mevcut bilgilere tek noktadan ulaşılmasına, istenilen sorgulama ve analizlerin yapılmasına imkan verecek bir CBS tabanlı kampüs bilgi sistemi alt yapı oluşturulması amaçlanmıştır.
Result Analysis of Impact of ICT in Current ERA
Authors: Pazare Anil Pudlik , Jain Sunita
Published: October 2022

Now more than ever, libraries rely heavily on various forms of digital communication and information storage to provide quality services (ICT). This research aims to categories library technologies into their historical and contemporary forms. Objectives the purpose of this research is to catalogue library and information technology components that are currently in use or being developed. Findings from the study pinpoints the specific justifications for library patrons to make use of digital resources. More than that, it outlines the ICT-based library system's functions, effects, and difficulties.
The Effect of Bass Guitar-Playing Music Therapy on t he H and Functions of A dolescents w ith Cereb ral Palsy
Authors:   Korean Association of Music Therapy and Psychological Rehabilitation, Lee Jaehoon , Moon Soyoung
Published: October 2022

This study determined the effect of bass guitar-playing music therapy on the hand functions of adolescents with cerebral palsy. The subjects of this study were four adolescents who receive social welfare program in a center located in city S. Half-hour individual music therapy sessions were conducted two or three days per week for five weeks, consisting of 15 sessions in total. The music therapy program based on playing bass guitar was aimed at improving dexterity, grasping, and coordination of both hands of adolescents with cerebral palsy. The music therapy sessions were consisted of twanging the guitar string and practicing chromatic scale, accompaniment, as well as applied practices of accompaniment.
In order to assess the hand functions, Purdue Pegboard Test and Box & Block Test were carried out by an occupational therapist, before and after the music therapy intervention. The researcher also designed modified Functional Independence Measure (FIM) to measure the differences of performance skills between dominant hand and non-dominant hand, and both hands during chromatic scale performances, by setting up lists of observed criteria. This modified FIM test was estimated by comparing and contrasting the total scores of dominant, non-dominant, and both hands, based on the analysis of six recorded sessions, once per week. The results showed that the four adolescents with cerebral palsy who participated in this program displayed the significant improvement in dexterity of dominant hand, in both Purdue Pegboard Test and Box & Block Test. Moreover, the subjects' performance skill of playing bass guitar enhanced, as evidenced in FIM assessment. Results suggested that bass guitar playing based music therapy could be a useful intervention in rehabilitating hand functions of adolescents with cerebral palsy.
A case study of Dermotheca gasterostei (=Dermocystidium gasterostei, Elkan) isolated from three-spined stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus) captured in lake Vättern, Sweden.
Authors: Persson B.D. , Aspán A. , Bass D. , Axén C.
Published: October 2022

During the early summer of 2021 several sticklebacks with massive Dermocystidium infestation were caught in lake Vättern, Sweden. In this brief report we present a histological investigation of the host-parasite relationship, and by 18S rRNA gene sequencing identify the parasite as Dermocystidium gasterostei Elkan, closely related to Dermocystidium percae.
Duży problem z cienką linią – linia zabudowy w planach zagospodarowania przestrzennego największych miast Małopolski
Authors: Korbel Wojciech
Published: October 2022

The building line designated in local land development plan is one of the important instruments for shaping urban space and the creation of spatial order. The aim of the study is to analyze the potential and real influence of this instrument on the formation of the compositional values of space. The analysis covered land development plans of the 3 largest cities in Lesser Poland. The analysis included the methods of defining the building lines and determining their course, including in relation to the rules of property division established by the plan. The results of the study illustrate the immense liberalism in the use of the analyzed instrument and marginalization of its importance in shaping urban space. The study also indicates the need for remedial actions and attempts to indicate them.
La investigación artística a través de la investigación basada en las artes: narrando una historia, compartiendo experiencias
Authors: De Miguel Álvarez Laura
Published: October 2022

Cuando elaboramos el discurso que presenta un trabajo de investigación, solemos hacerlo utilizando recursos literarios y gráficos de manera que éstos presenten el contenido de forma pragmática. Una Investigación Artística, en la que el artista desvela sus procesos (en todas las dimensiones de su vida) no se presta a enmarcarse en un formato estandarizado, por lo que el artista-investigador asumirá su capacidad creadora para diseñar un discurso que no solo presente la investigación, sino que también la conforme en cada línea, imagen, tabulación. En esta comunicación se da continuidad a dicha inercia creadora y se elabora la narración de la experiencia de manera literaria (contando una historia). En ella se narra la problemática sufrida por la autora hasta dar con una “embalaje” de representación idóneo para su Investigación Artística, a través de la IBA.
La generación de conocimiento en la creación artística y su orientación en el ámbito universitario a nivel de posgrado
Authors: Mínguez García Hortensia
Published: October 2022

El presente texto aborda el tema de cómo se genera conoci-miento en Artes e implementa la profesión de la investigación en el ámbito universitario a nivel de posgrado. Para ello, se establece como punto de partida, la revisión del trabajo de otros autores versados en la Investigación en Diseño y Arte. Posteriormente, se describe una propuesta personal, que parte de la diferenciación entre la Investigación-creación y la Investigación en Artes como ciencia proyectual. Esta última, diversificable en la Investigación sobre el Arte y la Investigación basada en la práctica. Formas de acercamiento a las Artes que, se ejemplifican a través de la exposición de varios trabajos realizados por alumnos adscritos a la Maestría en Estudios y Procesos Creativos en Arte y Diseño, (MEPCAD), de la Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, (México).
La creatividad en la asignatura de Historia del Arte: una experiencia escrita por sus protagonistas
Authors: Costa Román Óscar , Padilla Cortés Alba
Published: October 2022

Hoy en día plantear la actividad docente sin tomar a los alumnos como eje central de la actividad y no hacer uso de las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (TIC), es algo difícil de entender. En otro sentido, nos encontramos ante la asignatura de Historia del Arte, en la cual es de vital importancia el uso de la imagen para poder hacer comprender a los estudiantes aquello de lo que se habla. Tradicionalmente se han usado las diapositivas como único recurso didáctica, pero hoy en día el docente cuenta con una gran cantidad de recursos que utilizados correctamente, potencian la interacción del estudiante y hace que la clase se acerque a un método mucho más paidocentrista ya que se hace uso de los centros de interés de los alumnos. En este trabajo que se presenta, profesor y alumna, narran una experiencia desarrollada en este sentido, explicando cómo han usado herramientas de microblogging.
Identidades en movimiento, el reconocimiento de sí y del otro. Una experiencia formativa
Authors: Romero Silva Laura Eugenia
Published: October 2022

La Ciudad de México es un mosaico de culturas, los propósitos encaminados para favorecer la inclusión y atender la diversidad, desde el Plan de Estudios de Primaria 2011, son retos para las Escuelas Primarias mexicanas, así como para las escuelas normales como Instituciones de Educación Superior, dedicadas a la formación de docentes.La presencia de alumnos culturalmente diferentes en las aulas de las Escuelas Primarias públicas de la Ciudad de México, sorprende a formadores de docentes y estudiantes normalistas, que se quedan perplejos ante la diversidad de los contextos socioculturales actuales, para quienes el curriculum, la didáctica y las teorías de aprendizaje quizá no alcancen ante el entramado sociohistórico que hoy involucra los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje.La experiencia formativa que se presenta, es un Taller realizado durante el ciclo escolar 2014-2015, cuyo propósito fue que estudiantes, en el último año de la Licenciatura en Educación Primaria, de la Benemérita Escuela Nacional de Maestros, sede Ciudad de México, escribieran sus trayectorias académicas de forma narrativa, desde un enfoque autobiográfico, con la finalidad de adentrarse en el mundo de la escuela a través de sus experiencias, quienes desde el reconocimiento del sí mismo, se sensibilizaran con y para los otros, en este caso, sus alumnos.
Tirar del hilo. Una aproximación al bordado subversivo
Authors: Alcaraz Frasquet María
Published: October 2022

El propósito de este trabajo es mostrar la evolución y el uso del bordado como instrumento de protesta en la lucha feminista que se desarrolla a partir del movimiento sufragista así como su introducción en el mundo del arte y lo que ello significa para el arte canónico tradicional. El papel de la mujer en el arte, la relación entre el bordado y las técnicas gráficas de expresión y el sentido de herencia y colectividad del bordado son otros de los aspectos que se desarrollan en este trabajo. Por último, se ha elaborado un listado de mujeres artistas que usan la técnica del bordado en sus obras.
La cartografía histórica interactiva como dispositivo estético para acceder al conocimiento del paisaje. Caso práctico: la acequia Rascaña
Authors: Gutiérrez María José
Published: October 2022

En la geografía moderna tuvo lugar el desarrollo de los mapas temáticos y como consecuencia, la maduración de la cartografía cualitativa, donde la psique fue clave en su interpretación. En este contexto, la asociación de factores perceptivos y psicológicos tuvo sus consecuencias en el ámbito de las artes. De ahí, el concepto del espacio empieza a formular una visión estética, múltiple y polisémica. El territorio se convierte en el resultado de nuestra intervención en el espacio, tanto como colectivo en sociedad, como a nivel individual. Estas relaciones quedaban representadas con un lenguaje gráfico sintético en los mapas cartográficos. Con la pretensión de experimentar con las diferentes interpretaciones del territorio, hemos desarrollado una aplicación interactiva que visualiza y contrapone cuatro mapas históricos sobre el paisaje que recorre la acequia de la Rascaña, una de las ocho acequias que componían el entramado de la ciudad de Valencia y sus alrededores.
Estilo libre. Una aproximación al cine de Hong Sang-soo
Authors: Pradilla Barrero Nuria
Published: October 2022

El presente artículo pretende un acercamiento al estilo fílmico del cineasta Hong Sang-soo. El director surcoreano, nacido en Seúl en 1961 y con más de veinte películas en su trayectoria, ha llamado la atención desde sus inicios por su particular estilo y universo cinematográfico. Encuadrado dentro del nuevo cine coreano, Hong Sang-soo ha acumulado desde sus primeras obras prestigiosos galardones internacionales. A través del análisis de alguno de sus rasgos más característicos se pretende dilucidar cuáles son los principales elementos que definen su trabajo y hacen que este pueda ser diferenciado del de otros autores contemporáneos.
Entrevista a Pedro Pantaleón sobre el documental Visualist, those who see beyond. Una aproximación a las prácticas audiovisuales contemporáneas derivadas del Vjing
Authors: Furió Dolores , González Guerreiro Marina
Published: October 2022

Pedro Pantaléon y Manuel Sánchez-Cid son los directores del documental Visualist, those who see beyond, un documental que surge como un proyecto independiente y que tiene la intención de mapear las prácticas audiovisuales contemporáneas derivadas del Vjing, recogiendo los testimonios y trabajos de artistas como Joanie Lemecier o Robert Henke. Sus directores han recorrido medio mundo (Barcelona, Berlín, Bruselas, Londres, Toulouse, Marsella, Nueva York, California, etcétera) para la realización de este documental. En la siguiente entrevista, Pedro Pantaleón contesta nuestras preguntas sobre este proyecto tan interesante.
Narrativas visuales de la Facultad de Magisterio mediadas por teléfonos móviles. Una mirada pedagógica y artística a la Investigación Basada en las Artes
Authors: Mascarell Palau David
Published: October 2022

Este trabajo se centra en las narrativas visuales generadas a partir de imágenes captadas por estudiantes de educación artística, consecuencia de proyectos desarrollados en las aulas de Magisterio durante distintos cursos académicos. En ellas interviene, en un primer momento, la mirada de los discentes como productores visuales mediante dispositivos portables, fundamentalmente teléfonos móviles, en ambientes educativos entre 2011 y 2017. Las imágenes se capturaron en distintos momentos cronológicos y se materializaron en los campus universitarios de Ontinyent y de Dels Tarongers, de la Facultad de Magisterio. El trabajo se aproxima teóricamente al método de la Investigación Basada en las Artes. Las imágenes producidas por los estudiantes son compuestas por el autor e investigador para crear narrativas visuales. La propuesta invita a la reflexión sobre la evolución en el uso del teléfono móvil como herramienta educativa en entornos artísticos e, indirectamente, supone un acercamiento a la calidad estética de los entornos educativos de la Facultad de Magisterio de la Universitat de València.