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Miks on see eksponaat digitaalne? – Digitaalsete eksponaatide dimensioonid muuseumiruumis
Authors: Runnel Pille , Pruulmann-Vengerfeldt Pille , Lepik Krista
Published: April 2023

Digital objects are used in the exhibition space in different ways. They can be indeterminate, so to speak, mandatory elements which have been created without a clear concept or a needs analysis and their function is to highlight the modernity of the exhibition. But they can also be the most important element of the exhibition – a strategic exhibition layer shaping the entire experience of the visit. Drawing from research on museum communication, this article aims to propose an analytical framework for digital exhibits in exhibitions. This framework should be regarded as preliminary. Our empirical examples draw upon one case study – we look at and analyze the exhibits of the Estonian National Museum's permanent display "Encounters", by placing them in a dialogue with other examples and analyzes from the literature of the field. We discuss the potential function of digital exhibits by examining it through the analytical dimensions that were applied in the development of the exhibitions, although this was done not consciously for the most part, since the exhibition relied on a different, primarily content-based organization. We propose seven distinct dimensions in this paper, starting with 1) spatiality, which encompasses the possibilities and limitations of digital elements related to space, and 2) temporality, which relates to the permanence and changeability of the digital exhibit content. Next, we look at 3) digital exhibits considering the dimension of private and public spheres, and 4) the aspect of the exhibit’s single or multiple users, which allows for a better understanding of the previously explored dimension of participation. 5) The creation of a narrative presenting the past relies more and more on combining fictional and documentary formats. Finally, from a critical perspective, we also discuss the questions of 6) authoritative and collaborative interpretation and 7) the openness and limitedness of interpretation possibilities. By highlighting some theoretical starting points with the help of specific examples, we attempt to show the heuristic value of the discussed dimensions in understanding visitor engagement.
Antixenosis of Thodan (AAB), a resistant Musa cultivar to Odoiporus longicollis (Olivier) and characterization of larvicide molecules
Authors: Ajitha T. , Prdeepkumar R. , Gayathri R.V. Ayana , John J. Anil , Reshma V.R. , Evans D.A.
Published: April 2023

Banana pseudostem borer (BPB) Odoiporus longicollis (Olivier) (Coleoptera, Curculionidae) is a serious pest of Musa cultivars. Experimental maintenance of larvae in the live pseudostem of cultivar Thodan, a resistant AAB Musa cultivar has resulted antixenosis followed by death of larvae within a week. Antixenosis was characterized by significant decrease of total hemocytes and sharp changes on the proportionate distribution of different types of hemocytes in larvae. As the number of plasmatocytes, prohemocytes, splenocytes and adipohemocytes decreased the number of granulocytes and oenocytes increased. Antixenosis also caused accumulation of 20-hydroxyecdysone (20E) and significant inhibition on the activities of trypsin like serine protease (TlSP) and phenoloxidase (PO). Phytochemical analysis of Thodan resulted characterization of three larvicides such as Betulinic acid (BA), Stigmasterol-3-O-glucoside (SOG) and Sulfoquinovosyl diacyl glycerol (SQDG), and the content in the pseudostem ranged 0.0027 to 0.007 per cent. All the three larvicides were highly toxic to the larvae with LD50 of 0.38 ppm for SOG, 0.41 ppm for SQDG and 0.83 ppm for BA. Simultaneous action of three larvicides in the live pseudostem resulted resistance in Thodan against infestation by BPB. Susceptible Nendran showed negligibly low content of SOG (0.0011%) and SQDG (0.0013%) but no detectable quantity of BA. Intoxication by all the three larvicides caused significant changes on the proportionate distribution of hemocytes, accumulation of 20-hydroxy ecdysone (20E) and inhibition of TlSP and PO, the enzymes involved in larval metamorphosis and cuticle sclerotisation. This study demonstrated that resistance of Thodan against O. longicollis is due to adverse effect of these larvicides on endocrine system, cuticle development and cytotoxicity of hemocytes. As these larvicide molecules are stable compounds, there is scope for them to be used as substitutes in place of deleterious insecticides for the management BPB.
Salad cucumber, Cucumis sativus L: A new host record for Apomecyna saltator Fab. (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae)
Authors: Sreeja P. , Kurian Sainamol P.
Published: April 2023

Cucurbit longicorn Apomecyna saltator Fab (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae) is an economically important pest of cucurbitaceous vegetables. Salad cucumber, Cucumis sativus L. grown in a polyhouses in Thrissur, Kerala, India was found infested by A. saltator. This is the first report of C. sativus as a new host plant for A. saltator in India. The grub is an internal feeder and causes damage by tunnelling the vines. A brief note on the nature of damage and symptoms are given.
Proporcionalidad, igualdad del voto y otros temas en elecciones pluripersonales
Authors:   Universidad de Cuenca, Estrella-Aguilar Rafael
Published: April 2023

El libro del profesor Estrella se ocupa de muchas cuestiones, todas imbricadas en esta fundamental de la proporcionalidad electoral, pero una de ellas destaca con especial acierto: su defensa del método de Webster frente al de D´Hondt. Se trata de una polémica sobre la mayor o menor proporcionalidad – esto es: una polémica sobre la mayor o menor justicia – de ambas fórmulas de la que puede decirse con todo el rigor del mundo que es tan antigua como la propia democracia moderna. No en vano los primeros precursores de ambas propuestas fueron nada menos que Jefferson (que abogó por la que, un siglo después descubriría de nuevo y bautizaría con su nombre el matemático belga Victor D'Hondt) y el propio Daniel Webster, coetáneo del propio Jefferson y, como él, uno de los grandes protagonistas de la independencia de los Estados Unidos y la formación de la primera gran democracia de la modernidad. 194 páginas ISBN: 978-9942-618-28-3 e-ISBN: 978-9942-618-29-0
@arqueo_industrial: un proyecto divulgativo y educativo sobre patrimonio industrial de España y Portugal
Authors: Polo Romero L. Alberto , Salinero Sánchez Irene
Published: April 2023

La experiencia de varios años enseñando Arqueología Industrial en las aulas de ingeniería ha ofrecido la oportunidad de observar el potencial que ofrecen experiencias didácticas basadas en perspectivas de ciencia ciudadana, TIC y herramientas geoespaciales. Su uso dentro y fuera del aula universitaria promueven los procesos colaborativos y la generación de recursos educativos en abierto.
¿Por qué hay tan poco desarrollo de la IA en el patrimonio histórico?
Authors: Martínez Sevilla Álvaro A.
Published: April 2023

Contribución para el debate sobre TIC en red abiertas a la ciudadanía: ¿un recurso creciente para el conocimiento, la investigación y la tutela del patrimonio cultural?. Se analiza las relaciones entre inteligencia artificial (IA) y patrimonio cultural a través de la experiencia del proyecto MonuMAI (Monumentos, Matemáticas e Inteligencia Artificial), nacido en 2019 que consiste en el desarrollo de un modelo que permite la clasificación de estilos del patrimonio monumental con solo una imagen de fachada del edificio. El proyecto está compuesto por un algoritmo que se ejecuta en un servidor, un modelo y entrenamiento que lo habilita para reconocer características identificativas en el patrimonio monumental y una app que le permite interactuar con la ciudadanía.
UMA PESQUISA BIBLIOGRÁFICA SOBRE AS TECNOLOGIAS INCLUSIVAS PARA AS PESSOAS COM DEFICIÊNCIA NA INDÚSTRIA 4.0
Authors: Rosa Josely Cristiane , Modesto Bertoldi Roney
Published: April 2023

Este estudo buscou apresentar as tecnologias inclusivas para as pessoas com deficiência, considerando a Indústria 4.0. Para tanto, a pesquisa apresentou um breve panorama sobre a deficiência no Brasil, compreendendo a legislação prevista para as pessoas com deficiência, além de entender as especificidades da Indústria 4.0 e as tecnologias assistivas. Do ponto de vista metodológico, a pesquisa foi caracterizada em bibliográfica. Os resultados evidenciaram que muitas tecnologias inclusivas estão sendo criadas, gerando novas oportunidades para as pessoas com deficiência, como por exemplo, os recursos de acessibilidade ao computador, os sistemas de controle de ambiente, os projetos arquitetônicos para acessibilidade, as órteses e próteses, auxílios para cegos ou com visão subnormal, entre outros. Nós compreendemos que a oportunidade é um dos principais fatores para gerar confiança na inclusão de pessoas com deficiência no mercado de trabalho e que as novas tecnologias da Indústria 4.0, vem para facilitar este processo de integração.
Palavras-Chave: Tecnologia Assistiva. Indústria 4.0. Inclusão 4.0.
 
Abstract
This study sought to present inclusive technologies to people with disabilities, considering Industry 4.0. Therefore, the research presented a brief overview of disability in Brazil, including the legislation provided for people with disabilities, in addition to understanding the specifics of the Industry 4.0 and assistive technologies. From the methodological point of view, the research was characterized as bibliographic. The results showed that many inclusive technologies are being created, creating new opportunities for people with disabilities, such as computer accessibility resources, environment control systems, architectural projects for accessibility, orthotics and prostheses, aids for the blind or those with low vision, among others. We understand that opportunity is one of the key factors to generate confidence in the inclusion of people with disabilities in the job market and that the new technologies of Industry 4.0, come to facilitate this integration process.
Keywords: Assistive Technology. Industry 4.0. Inclusion 4.0.
Bilateral Hypoplasia of the Cervical Internal Carotid Arteries in a Pregnant Patient with Patent Foramen Ovale – A Case Report and Discussion
Authors: Nicol Akito Theodore , Huang Sunny Qi , Patel Saurabh , Lev Steven , Ramanathan Anantha
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Congenital hypoplasia or aplasia of the internal carotid artery (ICA) is believed to affect less than 0.01% of the population, with fewer than 200 unilateral and 30 bilateral cases reported in the literature. While often asymptomatic, they have been associated with stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), and other neurovascular pathologies. Case Report: We describe a 33-year-old 28 weeks pregnant female with a history of patent foramen ovale (PFO) and ischemic stroke in the right middle cerebral artery (MCA) distribution three years prior who experienced new onset transient right upper extremity weakness and numbness. Duplex sonography revealed bilateral hypoplasia of the internal carotid arteries (HICA), confirmed by CT and MR angiography of the head and neck. Discussion: To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of bilateral HICA with concurrent PFO and pregnancy presenting with TIA. All three conditions are associated with stroke and TIA. HICA should be included in the differential diagnosis of neurologic deficit despite its rarity.
Falls Associated With Drug Therapy: An Analysis of The Most Prevalent Chronic Non-Communicable Disease’s Treatments in Brazilian Elderly
Authors: Eng Beatriz Magalhães , Guizze Felipe , Nicoletti Maria Aparecida
Published: April 2023

The three most prevalent chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the elderly in Brazil are: Systemic Arterial Hypertension (SAH [50.65%]), Diabetes Mellitus (DM [18.10%]) and Arthritis and Rheumatism (16, 43%) The drugs most indicated for their treatments in the elderly were classified and analyzed according to the degree of risk of falls. It is concluded that their uses can favor the occurrence of falls in the elderly.
High Protein Kinase B (Akt) Concentration in Attention Deficit Disorder
Authors: AJ Russo , Mensah Albert , Bowman Judith , Lukasik James
Published: April 2023

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It has been suggested that the mTOR pathway, which downstream includes activation of Akt, is involved in ADHD. In this study, we measured the concentration of phosphorylated Akt in 55 ADD patients and 32 neurotypical controls using an ELISA. We found that Akt levels were significantly higher in the ADD group and may be important to the etiology of ADD/ADHD.
Effects of the use of previous hydration and the region of production on the quality of canned carioca beans
Authors: Silva Leticia Barbosa , Schoeninger Vanderleia , Ferreira Fabio da Silva , Dourado Gabriely Verão , Alencar Luana Larissa Ferreira
Published: April 2023

The objective of this work was to evaluate the technological quality and adaptability in the industrial processing of carioca bean cultivar ANfc9, from two producing regions. Physical parameters were evaluated in fresh beans and quality parameters in canned beans with and without prior hydration in industrial processing. Descriptive analysis was performed for the data obtained and, through analysis of variance, the effects of the place of production (Mato Grosso e Paraná) and type of process (with and without prior hydration) were evaluated. The industrial processing was carried out at Indústria e Conservas Oderich, in the municipality of Orizona -– GO, followed by the unit operations of the industrial plant. The highest levels of technological quality in the grains were from Cascavel-PR, the in natura grain is the most indicated process. The evaluated production sites did not significantly influence the quality of the industrially processed product.
Eficácia de inseticidas alternativos e biológicos sobre Sitophilus zeamais (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) em grãos de milho
Authors: Cemin Marina Ferreira Rosa , Spazzin Magdalena Pomina , Bellon Patrícia Paula
Published: April 2023

O estudo objetivou avaliar a eficiência de inseticidas alternativos e biológicos sobre a população de Sitophilus zeamais em grãos de milho. A pesquisa foi conduzida em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, contendo cinco tratamentos, terra de diatomácea (750 g/t), óleo de nim (10 ml/L), Beauveria bassiana (20 g/L) e fumo (10 ml/L), e nove repetições, sendo cada ensaio composto por 20 adultos. Para avaliação da atividade inseticida, amostras de grãos de milho, foram dispostas em potes plásticos submetidas aos tratamentos

 

 

. Os inseticidas foram polvilhados e pulverizados sobre os grãos de milho e posteriormente, cada amostra foi infestada com 20 adultos de Sitophilus zeamais, não sexados, com idade entre 10 e 15 dias. A mortalidade dos insetos foi avaliada em 48, 96, 144 e 240 h após a aplicação. A mortalidade total dos insetos foi corrigida pela fórmula de Schneider Orelli. Após, os dados foram submetidos ao teste não paramétrico de Kruskal-Wallis ao nível de significância de 5%. Havendo diferenças significativas entre os tratamentos, as medianas foram comparadas pelo teste de Dunn a 5% de probabilidade de erro. Somente o inseticida terra de diatomácea apresentou efeito significativo na mortalidade de Sitophilus zeamais para o terceiro dia (5,56%) e o sexto dia (84,21%) de exposição do produto. Os tratamentos nim, fumo e Beauveria bassiana, não interferiram na mortalidade do inseto, não diferindo estatisticamente da testemunha em nenhuma das datas de avaliação. O produto terra de diatomácea apresentou maior eficiência sobre Sitophilus zeamais, atingindo um percentual de 89,77% de mortalidade sobre os insetos.
Evaluation of Stress Urinary Incontinence: State-of-the-Art Review
Authors: Lee Dominic , Zimmern Philippe E.
Published: April 2023

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women is an endemic and costly problem. It is associated with a significant burden on both a personal and community level. Despite its association with a poor quality of life, many women choose to live with the condition without seeking medical attention. The incidence of SUI, however, is escalating, and it is most evident in women living in residential aged care facilities.

In most instances, diagnosis of SUI patients is straightforward with a demonstrable urinary leak upon coughing or employment of the Valsalva manoeuvre with a relatively full bladder. In these situations, further investigation with formal urodynamics is a matter of debate and there is no standard practice due to a lack of robust data to guide physicians. This review examines the pathophysiology and basic evaluation of SUI, and the current evidence supporting the utility of invasive urodynamic testing.
Obesity and Osteoarthritis: More Than Just Mechanics
Authors: Conway Richard , McCarthy Geraldine M.
Published: April 2023

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis worldwide. It results in chronic pain, functional limitations, and significant social and economic burdens. Obesity rates in the developed world are rapidly increasing, leading to warnings of an obesity epidemic. Obesity is associated with increased rates of OA. Traditionally, this increased prevalence was attributed to biomechanical factors including increased joint loading and altered joint dynamics due to the physical burden of obesity. However, a number of factors, including the increased prevalence of OA in non-weight-bearing joints in obese individuals and the increasing awareness of adipose tissue as a functional endocrine organ rather than an inert storage substance, have led to a reappraisal of this viewpoint. Adipose tissue secretes a number of adipokines and cytokines with both local and systemic effects. In addition, adipose tissue has the potential to stimulate a systemic inflammatory state. Differential expression of microRNAs in obese and non-obese osteoarthritic patients has been demonstrated. The potential impact of adipokines on the adipose inflammatory pathway in obese individuals is being actively explored. The traditional view of OA as a mechanical wear-and-tear disease is being revolutionised by the discovery of the key roles of inflammation and cytokines in this most common of joint diseases.
Axial Spondyloarthritis: An Evolving Concept
Authors: Ziadé Nelly
Published: April 2023

Axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) is the prototype of a family of inter-related yet heterogeneous diseases sharing common clinical and genetic manifestations: the spondyloarthritides (SpAs). The condition mainly affects the sacroiliac joints and axial skeleton, and has a clear classification scheme, wider epidemiological data, and distinct therapeutic guidelines when compared with other SpAs. However, the concept of AxSpA has not been immutable over time and has evolved tremendously on many levels over the past decades. This review identifies the evolution of the AxSpA concept at two levels. First, at the level of classification, the old classifications and rationales leading to the current Assessment of SpondyloArthritis international Society (ASAS) classification are reviewed, and the advantages and drawbacks are discussed. Second, at the therapeutic level, current and future treatments are described and treatment strategies are discussed.
The Relevance of Hyperuricaemia
Authors: Kielstein Jan T. , Tausche Anne-Kathrin
Published: April 2023

The aim of the present review is to summarise the results from recent clinical studies on the basis of the newly proposed temporal classification of hyperuricaemia and gout, introducing the now evident condition of hyperuricaemia with monosodium urate deposits. Furthermore, it provides an overview of evidence concerning the link between hyperuricaemia and specific pathological conditions, including cardiovascular disease, renal disease, and hypertension.
Think Rheumatoid Arthritis: Causes, Consequences, and Management
Authors: Alieva Kabira
Published: April 2023

Prof Josef Smolen opened the symposium and briefly described the aims of the meeting. Co-host Prof Constantino Pitzalis first discussed the pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), identifying the pro-inflammatory cytokines involved and explaining why specific drugs only work in certain conditions. Prof Simon Jones followed with a discussion on comorbidities and adverse events associated with interleukin (IL)-6 intervention in rheumatic disease. Dr Frank McKenna presented on the psychological impact of RA, including mood changes and development of depressive disorders, and Prof Smolen described the upcoming therapeutic approaches for the condition while also comparing and contrasting existing treatment options. The symposium concluded with a question and answer session.
IL-17 Inhibition in Spondyloarthritis: A Targeted Approach in Psoriatic Arthritis
Authors: Powell Jill
Published: April 2023

Prof Philip Mease introduced psoriatic arthritis (PsA) with a particular emphasis on disease symptoms and an update on the status of current disease management. Erik Lubberts described the interleukin (IL)-17 pathway and its role in the pathogenesis of PsA. Prof Iain McInnes reviewed the clinical evidence for the efficacy of IL-17 inhibition in PsA. Prof Désirée van der Heijde brought the symposium to a close with a presentation on the clinical impact of joint structural damage and strategies for its prevention in PsA.
Managing Patients with Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer: Old Disease, New Ideas
Authors: Priddle Tom
Published: April 2023

Prof Per-Uno Malmström opened this symposium on non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) by describing the medical and economic burden caused by the increasing incidence of bladder cancer and the lack of new therapeutic options available to address the challenges of the management of NMIBC. Prof Marko Babjuk followed with a presentation that demonstrated that risk stratification using European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) and Spanish Urological Club for Oncological Treatment (CUETO) risk scores remains a useful tool for determining the best individual treatment options for patients. The next presentation, given by Dr Carsten Ohlmann, described the use of mitomycin C (MMC) for low and intermediate-risk patients as per the European Association of Urology (EAU) guidelines. However, despite a favourable safety profile, single case reports of severe adverse events following treatment with MMC should not be dismissed. MMC should therefore be given with care, with an emphasis on performing high quality transurethral resection of the bladder (TURB). Prof Bernard Malavaud then presented details of newer diagnostic methods, such as photodynamic diagnosis (PDD) and narrow band imaging (NBI), which offer better optical tumour recognition for the surgeon than the old standard of white light cystoscopy. The uptake of PDD and NBI in the future will facilitate an increase in the quality of TURB. Finally, Prof Ashish Kamat explained that recurrence of bladder cancer after bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) treatment (‘BCG failure’) needs to be more clearly defined and stratified. He stated that optimal recognition of timing with relation to BCG immunotherapy is critical to determine the next steps. For example, in the past, patients with late recurrence who may have benefitted from challenge with BCG may have been overlooked.
The Current State of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
Authors: Üçer Oktay
Published: April 2023

Radical cystectomy with extended pelvic lymph node dissection is the gold standard for the treatment of muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). Despite this definitive surgery, patients face a recurrence rate of approximately 50% 5 years after surgery. This high recurrence rate may be related to micrometastatic disease at the time of the surgery. Although the data to support adjuvant chemotherapy for treatment of these patients are insufficient, neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) that includes cisplatin-based combination therapy for MIBC is recommended by the guidelines. This article reviews the current situation in NAC for the treatment of MIBC.
Renal Metastasis of a Malignant Myopericytoma: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Authors: Van Besien Jeroen , Uvin Pieter , Van den Broecke Caroline , Creytens David , Merckx Luc
Published: April 2023

Myopericytoma is a rare tumour arising from myopericytes. Myopericytes are transitional cells between pericytes, which are perivascular cells adjacent to capillaries, and vascular smooth muscle cells. We report a case of cutaneous myopericytoma metastasising to the right kidney. It represents one of the few cases of malignant behaviour in myopericytoma, and is the first report of a myopericytoma metastasising to the urinary tract. This case suggests that the traditional view that urinary myopericytoma are benign lesions needs to be updated.
The Mediating Effect of the Online Class Method and the Moderating Effect of Class Burden in the Relationship between Online Class Readiness and Class Satisfactions
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Song Youngsun , Yeom jisook
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this study is to confirm the relationship between teaching methods and class burden that affect class satisfaction in online class situations. Two hypotheses were set up to achieve the purpose of the study. First, the professor's 'readiness for online class' will have a positive (+) effect on 'class satisfaction' through the 'online teaching method'. Second, the influence of the professor's 'online teaching method' on 'class satisfaction' will be adjusted according to the 'class burden' of the student. As a research method, class evaluation data developed based on the CIPP evaluation model of K University were used. The results of the study are as follows. First, ‘readiness for online class’ had a positive effect on ‘class satisfaction’ by partially mediating the ‘online teaching method’. Second, the ‘class burden’ positively affected ‘class satisfaction’ when interacting with ‘online teaching methods’. Through this result, it was suggested that ‘class evaluation’ and the ‘class burden’ should be linked, that teaching methods suitable for online classes should be used, and that factors suitable for online class evaluation should be considered. Ultimately, it meant that it was confirmed that professors should use appropriate teaching methods for online classes, and that 'class satisfaction' increases when 'class burden' is linked to 'online teaching method'.
A Study on the Space of Jo Sung-hee's Film: Focusing on the characteristics of post-apocalypse
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Lee Cheong
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this article is to examine the meaning of the post-apocalypse space in director Jo Sung-hee's film. Director Jo Sung-hee's movie space is largely divided into three characteristics. First of all, the existence of God was dealt with through Metaphor in the space of ruins after the end. Next, I made a story with a strong cartoon feeling, which was related to the growth, awakening, and change of the character. It was characterized by the appearance of a secret space within such a story. Finally, space was used to describe the grim future of the Earth. At this time, it showed a world that transcends language, race, country, and gender. In conclusion, in director Jo Sung-hee's film, the meaning of time and space after the end could be compressed into the following three. First, it is a strategy to secure the universality of the narrative. Second, it is an attempt to find a balance by matching the space of the character's inner and outer surfaces. Third, it functions to deliver a message of hope to the pessimistic reality.
Distributions and Characteristics of Visual and Auditory Resources Appeared in the Eight Great Views of Island Area in Jeollanam-do
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Han Myungho
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this study is to examine the distributions and characteristics of the visual and auditory resources of the eight great views in the Jeollanam-do island region. The eight sights of Gwangju Metropolitan city and Jeollanam-do were investigated, the types of islands, inland, and coastal regions were classified, and the distribution characteristics of visual and auditory elements according to the emotional expression of the five senses were considered. The appearance rate of visual elements of the eight great views shows a higher rate than auditory or other sensory elements. In the island area, the appearance rate of the visual element is the highest and the auditory aspect ratio is the lowest. The appearance ratio of visual elements in the island area is higher than that of the sun, moon/cloud/ship, and especially the sun and clouds are higher than inland and coastal areas. As for the appearance ratio of auditory elements, the sound of rain is the highest in the island area and the sound of the temple bell in the inland and coastal areas. Unlike inland areas, the sound of waves in the island and coastal areas, and the sound of chanteys in the coastal areas are prominent auditory elements.
Relational Aesthetics in the Age of Climate Change: The Third Jeju Biennale(2022) and the Representation of Object-Oriented Ontology
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Jang Sunhee
Published: April 2023

This research aims to discuss how the third Jeju Biennale entitled “Flowing Moon, Embracing Land” represented “climate change” and the “object-oriented thought.” Examining Timothy Morton’s theory and the strategies of biennale together, this research focuses on the way in which the biennale combined “object-oriented ontology” with “Eastern philosophy” and a “mythic world.” Morton coined the term “hyperobjects,” which are so massively distributed in our time and space like global warming or the Covid-19 pandemic. He defined the present that we observe such hyperobjects as the “age of asymmetry” and discussed today’s artistic features with Hegelian aesthetics. Particularly Morton’s discussion of animism provides us with a fresh perspective to the ontological equality between humans and non-humans, as well as contemporary art. As a result, this research demonstrates how the biennale represented the gradual and diverse approaches to the ontological equality of life and non-life, from animals and plants to things.
Peer Relationships and Job Satisfaction: Longitudinal Study Using Latent Growth Model
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Kim Hyeyoung , Kang Sungbae , Park Soeyon
Published: April 2023

This study was conducted to examine the longitudinal relationship between coworker relationships and job satisfaction among injured workers. To investigate the impact of peer relationships on changes in job satisfaction, data from the second cohort(2018~2020) of the PSWCI(Panel Study of Worker’s Compensation Insurance). The results showed that while job satisfaction tended to increase over time, peer relationships tended to decrease. The analysis using the latent growth model revealed that higher initial peer relationships were associated with higher initial job satisfaction, and that higher peer relationships were associated with higher job satisfaction over time. Furthermore, it was found that workers who rated their initial peer relationships higher were more satisfied with their job, and this satisfaction level remained similar over time. This study highlights the importance of early peer relationship formation for job satisfaction among injured workers, and suggests the need for policy and organizational support to foster positive peer relationships in the workplace.
Understanding as a bottleneck for the data-driven approach to psychiatric science
Authors: Crook Barnaby
Published: April 2023

The data-driven approach to psychiatric science leverages large volumes of patient data to construct machine learning models with the goal of optimizing clinical decision making. Advocates claim that this methodology is well-placed to deliver transformative improvements to psychiatric science. I argue that talk of a data-driven revolution in psychiatry is premature. Transformative improvements, cashed out in terms of better patient outcomes, cannot be achieved without addressing patient understanding. That is, how patients understand their own mental illnesses. I conceptualize understanding as the possession of adaptive mental constructs through which experience is mediated. I suggest that this notion of understanding serves as a bottleneck which any prospective approach to psychiatry must address to be efficacious. Subsequently I argue that, though the data-driven approach is undoubtedly powerful, it does not have a straightforward means of unblocking the bottleneck of understanding. I suggest that the data-driven approach must be supplemented with significant theoretical progress if it is to transform psychiatry.
CONSUMER ATTITUDES TOWARD CAUSE-RELATED PRODUCTS: A STUDY OF JAPANESE CUSTOMERS AND BENEFICIARY-MADE ITEMS
Authors: Bình Nghiêm-Phú  , Kazutaka Komiya
Published: April 2023

Much research has been done on cause-related marketing activities implemented by for-profit businesses. However, researchers seem to neglect that the beneficiaries make specific products used in cause-related campaigns, and for-beneficiaries organizations also run specific campaigns. Further research, thus, needs to be done to understand and support these self-help efforts. This study investigated customer attitudes toward products made by people with disabilities – the direct beneficiaries of the generated incomes. By interviewing fifteen female customers in Japan, this study found that the participants had a somewhat positive attitude. They wanted to buy or had bought these kinds of products. The customers’ perceptions of product quality were good. However, their perception of product types and production scale was not. The women’s perceptions and behaviours, or their attitudes, were affected by several personal and environmental factors. A recent factor, the COVID-19 pandemic, seemed to add some situational impacts. Implications for expanding cause-related marketing theory and improving cause-related marketing activities from the beneficiary perspective were discussed based on these findings.
WILL BRANDING ENGAGE PERPETUAL BONDING IN HEALTHCARE?
Authors: Malathi Nair Narayana Nair  , Fauziah Sh. Ahmad
Published: April 2023

A brand is the promise of value and is imperative in all aspects of the industry. Retaining existing customers and attracting new customers has always been the challenge faced by service-based industries, which include private healthcare, primarily in hospitals. As a niche sector, private hospitals' tasks address demanding customer expectations. Based on the past reviews of the literature, this study proposes a few aspects to be investigated in the context of private hospitals in Malaysia. Data was collected and distributed using an online survey. The model was validated using Smart PLS (version 3.3.2) software and SPSS for data analysis. The sampling technique used was non-probability. The analysis revealed that brand trust significantly correlates with customer brand engagement which subsequently influences brand equity in private hospitals and is moderated by service quality for critical incidence. These findings give insight to policymakers, the healthcare industry, mainly private hospitals and academic fields to discover the influences to contemplate in this sector and remain competitive strategically.
The impact of interpersonal communication on employee performance during work from home
Authors: Amalia Nurul Rezky , Karuppaiah Sharmila , Hassan Zainudin , Patak Andi Anto
Published: April 2023

Interpersonal communication is a process of exchanging information, ideas, feelings, and opinion that two or more people carry out through verbal or non-verbal. This study aims to find out how far interpersonal communication impacts employee performance during work from home. In this research, six people were selected as research objects using purposive sampling. A semi-structured interview was conducted, and a list of questions was developed. Analysis of the research data using thematic analysis. The results of this study indicate the extent to which the impact of interpersonal communication while working at home, 1) good relations are established between employees, 2) greater employee involvement, and 3) increased teamwork. According to the study's findings, enhanced teamwork, higher employee involvement, and strong relationships among co-workers indicate how much interpersonal communication affects work-from-home employees. Because of the effectiveness of their communication, their performance is affected, and performance outcomes improve with improved staff communication.
Examining the efficacy of hybrid learning in students' English grammar achievement
Authors: Korompot Chairil Anwar , Umyah Warsita
Published: April 2023

Students' knowledge and acquisition of a second language is seen to improve with hybrid learning. Using offline and online activities is anticipated to produce greater results than conventional face-to-face activities. This study aims to compare the levels of learning achievement between conventional and hybrid learning strategies used in an English grammar class. 40 year -7 students, divided into two classes of 20 each, participated in the study as respondents. Pre-experimental research methods were used in this study, and the participants' pre- and post-test mean scores were compared. Multiple-choice questions were present on both the pre-test and post-test. The results demonstrated an improvement in both the pre-test (46.5) and post-test (46.5) means (71.00). Also, data from the statistical analysis revealed that Sig. (2-tailed) is 0.000, less than (0.05), indicating a significant mean difference in grammar learning achievement affected by hybrid media after being supplied to students compared to conventional learning. It is concluded that hybrid learning may raise student achievement, particularly in English grammar.
Elevated Expression of miR-296 in Human Placentas and Serum Samples From Pregnancies With Preeclampsia
Authors: Zhu Dandan , Guo Ting , Xu Jie , Yuan Donglan , Lin Mei , Yang Minyan
Published: April 2023

Background: Preeclampsia (PE) is a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy characterized by widespread maternal endothelial dysfunction. Although clinical signs subside following delivery, long-term risks associated with PE include hypertension, stroke, and cardiovascular disease. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are emerging as critical regulators of biological function, and while alterations to the miRNAs have been described in the context of pregnancy and PE, the postpartum implications of PE on miRNA expression are unknown. In the present study, we aimed to determine the clinical performance of miR-296 in PE.

Methods: First, the clinical information and outcomes of all the participants were collected and analyzed. Afterward, the miR-296 expressions in the serum samples from healthy pregnant women and women with PE at different periods were detected using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Then, the receive operation characteristic (ROC) curve was used to determine the diagnostic value of miR-296 in PE. Finally, the at-term placentals were collected, the expressions of miR-296 in different groups were compared at first blood collection and at delivery.

Results: In this study, we found that miR-296 expression was significantly increased in the placenta samples from PE patients compared with that in healthy controls both in early onset group (EOPE, p < 0.01) and late onset group (LOPE, p < 0.01). Furthermore, results of ROC analysis showed miR-296 might be a putative biomarker for early onset preeclampsia and late onset preeclampsia diagnosis with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.84 (95% confidence interval 0.75–0.92) and 0.85 (95% confidence interval 0.77–0.93). Last but not the least, the expressions of miR-296 were significantly increased (p < 0.05) in serum samples of EOPE and LOPE patients (p < 0.001), and serum and placental levels of the miR-296 was positively correlated for EOPE (r = 0.5574, p < 0.001) and LOPE (r = 0.6613, p < 0.001) patients, respectively. Meanwhile, compared with those at first blood collection, the expression of miR-296 in EOPE (p = 0.05) and LOPE (p = 0.01) were significantly decreased at delivery.

Conclusion: miR-296 may function as a putative diagnostic biomarker for PE and contribute to identifying at-risk mothers in pregnancy.
The development of emotion processing of body expressions from infancy to early childhood: A meta-analysis
Authors: Vuong Quoc C. , Geangu Elena
Published: April 2023

Body expressions provide important perceptual cues to recognize emotions in others. By adulthood, people are very good at using body expressions for emotion recognition. Thus an important research question is: How does emotion processing of body expressions develop, particularly during the critical first 2-years and into early childhood? To answer this question, we conducted a meta-analysis of developmental studies that use body stimuli to quantity infants' and young children's ability to discriminate and process emotions from body expressions at different ages. The evidence from our review converges on the finding that infants and children can process emotion expressions across a wide variety of body stimuli and experimental paradigms, and that emotion-processing abilities do not vary with age. We discuss limitations and gaps in the literature in relation to a prominent view that infants learn to extract perceptual cues from different sources about people's emotions under different environmental and social contexts, and suggest naturalistic approaches to further advance our understanding of the development of emotion processing of body expressions.
Exercises in activating lymphatic system on fluid overload symptoms, abnormal weight gains, and physical functions among patients with heart failure: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Li Yuan , Meng Qingtong , Luo Biru , Li Minlu , Fang Jinbo , Allred Sarah R. , Fu Mei Rosemary
Published: April 2023

Background

Fluid overload remains a vexing problem in management of heart failure. The lymphatic system that plays the central role in fluid homeostasis has recently been explored as a potential target to counteract tissue fluid overload. The goal of the study was to evaluate the preliminary effects of exercises in activating lymphatic system on fluid overload symptoms, abnormal weight gains, and physical functions for patients with heart failure.

Methods and results

A pilot, pre- and post-test, randomized clinical trial was conducted to recruit a total of 66 patients who were randomized to receive either a 4-week The-Optimal-Lymph-Flow for Heart Failure (TOLF-HF) program or usual care alone. The primary outcome was the prevalence and burden of the fluid overload symptoms. Findings of the trial showed that the TOLF-HF intervention was effective in reducing the prevalence or burden of the majority of fluid overload symptoms. TOLF-HF intervention also demonstrated significant improvement in the outcomes of abnormal weight gains (MD: −0.82; 95% CI: −1.43 to −0.21; P = 0.010) and physical functions (F = 13.792, P < 0.001).

Conclusions

The TOLF-HF program focusing on activating lymphatic system through the performance of therapeutic lymphatic exercises holds the promise as an adjuvant therapy for patients with heart failure to manage fluid overload symptoms, reduce abnormal weight gains, and improve physical functions. Future larger-scale study with longer duration of follow-up is needed.

Clinical Trial Registration

http://www.chictr.org.cn/index.aspx, identifier ChiCTR2000039121.
Interpretable clinical phenotypes among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 using cluster analysis
Authors: Yamga Eric , Mullie Louis , Durand Madeleine , Cadrin-Chenevert Alexandre , Tang An , Montagnon Emmanuel , Chartrand-Lefebvre Carl , Chassé Michaël
Published: April 2023

Background

Multiple clinical phenotypes have been proposed for coronavirus disease (COVID-19), but few have used multimodal data. Using clinical and imaging data, we aimed to identify distinct clinical phenotypes in patients admitted with COVID-19 and to assess their clinical outcomes. Our secondary objective was to demonstrate the clinical applicability of this method by developing an interpretable model for phenotype assignment.

Methods

We analyzed data from 547 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 at a Canadian academic hospital. We processed the data by applying a factor analysis of mixed data (FAMD) and compared four clustering algorithms: k-means, partitioning around medoids (PAM), and divisive and agglomerative hierarchical clustering. We used imaging data and 34 clinical variables collected within the first 24 h of admission to train our algorithm. We conducted a survival analysis to compare the clinical outcomes across phenotypes. With the data split into training and validation sets (75/25 ratio), we developed a decision-tree-based model to facilitate the interpretation and assignment of the observed phenotypes.

Results

Agglomerative hierarchical clustering was the most robust algorithm. We identified three clinical phenotypes: 79 patients (14%) in Cluster 1, 275 patients (50%) in Cluster 2, and 203 (37%) in Cluster 3. Cluster 2 and Cluster 3 were both characterized by a low-risk respiratory and inflammatory profile but differed in terms of demographics. Compared with Cluster 3, Cluster 2 comprised older patients with more comorbidities. Cluster 1 represented the group with the most severe clinical presentation, as inferred by the highest rate of hypoxemia and the highest radiological burden. Intensive care unit (ICU) admission and mechanical ventilation risks were the highest in Cluster 1. Using only two to four decision rules, the classification and regression tree (CART) phenotype assignment model achieved an AUC of 84% (81.5–86.5%, 95 CI) on the validation set.

Conclusions

We conducted a multidimensional phenotypic analysis of adult inpatients with COVID-19 and identified three distinct phenotypes associated with different clinical outcomes. We also demonstrated the clinical usability of this approach, as phenotypes can be accurately assigned using a simple decision tree. Further research is still needed to properly incorporate these phenotypes in the management of patients with COVID-19.