bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Changing the Paradigm of Inclusion: How Blind People Could Help People without Disabilities to Acquire New Competences
Authors: Barannikov Konstantin V. , Ismagilova Fayruza S. , Li Zijun , Kolpashchikov Oleg B.
Published: February 2022

People with disabilities have been increasingly regarded as the most powerful and overlooked workforce in the labor market, although frequently confronted with ineffectiveness in cooperation with colleagues without disabilities. The traditional paradigm of inclusion considers blind people as dependents needing help. Inclusive society is highly aimed at effective interactions between the workforce with and without disabilities. The present article regards people with disabilities as those having diverse potentials which stem from different cultural backgrounds, and behaving differently during intercultural interactions with individuals without disabilities. This article proposes a new disability inclusion paradigm involving successful blind professionals in mentoring activities, to share their experience with top managers and experts in Russian organizations. Through focus groups and in-depth interviews, this article finds specific differences in explicit and implicit interactive behaviors between individuals with and without blindness. Furthermore, the present article highlights the positive effect of a disability inclusion paradigm on cultural intelligence development of organizational managers and experts.
A General Attitude towards Shopping and Its Link with Basic Human Values in the UK
Authors: Rigoli Francesco
Published: February 2022

Prior literature about shopping has focused mostly on specific aspects such as on attitudes towards specific products or shopping practices. A General Shopping Attitude (GSA), capturing how much an individual is attracted by shopping in general, has rarely been explored. In an online questionnaire study conducted in the UK, here we developed and validated a self-report scale to assess GSA. Moreover, adopting Schwartz’s theory of basic human values as framework, we explored the relationship between GSA and general value orientations. We observed that people valuing more Self-enhancement versus Self-transcendence (i.e., valuing the own social status and wellbeing versus the wellbeing of others and of the environment) reported more positive GSA. This fits with theories proposing that, in consumer societies, shopping is appealing because it allows one to achieve social status. Contrary to perspectives claiming that shopping is appealing because it enables expressing creativity and freedom, a negative relation between GSA and Self-direction (i.e., a tendency to value freedom and creativity) emerged. Rather, this observation fits with proposals viewing the appeal of shopping in its ability to enable one to conform to a reference group’s standards. These findings shed light on general value orientations underlying the appeal of shopping.
Urban Identities in Russian Cities and the Prospects of Their “Smart” Development
Authors: Kostko Natalya A. , Pecherkina Irina F.
Published: February 2022

This article deals with the urban identity and its connection with the urban dwellers’ willingness to take part in the processes of decisionmaking concerning the future of their cities, their rejection, or, on the contrary, acceptance of the vision of “smart” development promoted by city leaders. The study gives special attention to the gap between the citizens’ perceptions of their cities and the ideal image of their city (perception-expectation gap). The study provides an overview of the contemporary approaches to the concept of “smart city”, and approaches to urban governance and city identity. The study focused on three Russian cities—Tyumen, Tobolsk and Khanty-Mansiysk, located in Tyumen region in Western Siberia. Our surveys were conducted in November 2020 and involved the residents of these cities aged 18 to 70. In total, 877 people were surveyed in Tyumen, 443 people in Tobolsk and 498 people in Khanty-Mansiysk. The questionnaire, which was specially designed for this study, was aimed to measure the residents’ level of attachment to their cities and their perception-expectation gap. Significant differences were revealed between the cities in terms of the strength of their residents’ urban identity, their emotional attachment to their cities, and expectations about their further development. We found that the larger is the perception-expectation gap, the less emotionally attached the citizens are to their cities and the less committed they are to contributing to its future development and prosperity. These research findings can be of interest to urban policy-makers, regional and national governments. The proposed research methodology can be adapted and/or expanded for further cross-city and cross-country analysis.
A corrupção em perspectiva latino-americana: a fetichização do poder na obra política de Enrique Dussel
Authors: Pansarelli Daniel , Lima Bruno Reikdal
Published: February 2022

Resumo: O presente artigo tem por objetivo apresentar o tema da corrupção, a partir da filosofia política de Enrique Dussel. No marco dos movimentos críticos que emergem no chamado Sul Global, a produção teórica de Dussel busca desenvolver uma estrutura que possibilite a crítica ao que denomina como fetichização do poder. Esse conteúdo é abordado como fundamento da corrupção das instituições que, despercebido pela tradição filosófica moderna, implica uma teoria política que legitima o poder corrompido. Na argumentação aqui concretizada, será exposta a arquitetônica da política dusseliana, distinguindo os conceitos de potentia e potestas. Estes, por sua vez, permitem a diferenciação entre o uso delegado do poder e a execução corrompida do poder. Em seguida, será explicitado o movimento que Dussel assume da crítica de Marx à economia política, para, então, indicar o conteúdo material a partir do qual a constituição crítica de uma nova teoria política deve ser desenvolvida - inspirado em experiências políticas latino-americanas.
Gestão de campi avançado em Universidade Federal
Authors: Bernardes Diego de Sousa , Pereira Cilesia Aparecida , Silva Celeste Aparecida Lopes Da Silva , Paula Carlos Eduardo Artiaga
Published: February 2022

Este estudo visa descrever como é administrado o campus avançado de Patos de Minas (CPM) da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU) e analisar os aspectos positivos e negativos do modelo de gestão administrativa adotado. Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo desenvolvido a partir de entrevistas semiestruturadas com servidores, com experiência em gestão universitária, e questionários online que obteve 298 participantes (45,78% do corpo docente, discente e técnico do CPM). A pesquisa observou as diretrizes da análise de conteúdo de Bardin. Como resultados, concluiu-se que o CPM apresenta uma gestão administrativa burocrática, mas com elementos do modelo político em seus processos de tomada de decisão. Os principais aspectos positivos envolvem o bom relacionamento e diálogo entre o CPM e a sede e entre os aspectos negativos destacam-se a baixa autonomia e elevada centralização na gestão do campus Patos de Minas. Dentre as principais recomendações de melhoria apontadas pelo estudo, destacam-se: aproximar a estrutura decisória do estudante, aumentar o poder de decisão dos gestores locais, formalizar política de bom relacionamento entre o campus avançado e a sede e flexibilizar a gestão administrativa.
Erhöhung der Rente um fünf Prozentpunkte
Authors: Holtstraeter Reinhard
Published: February 2022

Als spezifische Vorschrift für den Bereich der gesetzlichen Unfallversicherung bestimmt § 73 Abs. 3 SGB VII, dass eine Änderung im Unfallfolgenzustand nur wesentlich ist, sofern sie eine MdE-Änderung um mehr als 5 v.H. bedingt. Eine Rentenerhöhung um 5 Prozentpunkte wäre danach ausgeschlossen. Das vorliegende Urteil begründet überzeugend, warum bei entsprechender Verschlechterung der Unfallfolgen und nicht bestandskräftig entschiedener Erstfeststellung die Erhöhung der MdE um 5 v.H. beansprucht werden kann.
Belastungsfaktoren, Overcommitment und Burnout-Risiko bei Bankangestellten unterschiedlichen Alters
Authors:   Bereich Arbeitsmedizin, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, Wernecke Corinna , Lux Anke ,   Institut für Biometrie und Medizinische Informatik, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, Böckelmann Irina ,   Bereich Arbeitsmedizin, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, Thielmann Beatrice ,   Bereich Arbeitsmedizin, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
Published: February 2022

Strain factors, overcommitment und burnout risk among bank employees in relation to age Objective: Trends in the working world, financial crises and growing competitive pressure are influencing factors leading to an increase in psychological strain among bank employees. The aim of the study was to analyse the correlations between job-related strain factors and perception of the latter as well as the risk of burnout among bank employees, with overcommitment (OC) as a control variable. Method: In this study, 90 employees (mean age 43.2 ± 9.4 years) working in a regional bank completed questionnaires assessing strain factors, individual stress perception, OC and burnout risk. Results: The main job-related strain factors identified among bank employees were ‘increased data maintenance’, ‘increased PC knowledge requirements’, ‘poor communication structures’, ‘hierarchical pressure to perform’ and ‘pressure to fulfil targets’. One fifth of the overall collective showed an effort-reward imbalance. The subjective perception of older bank employees indicated more pressure to perform concurrent with a lower level of appreciation. Approximately one tenth of the subjects had a critical tendency towards OC, with age not really a significant factor here. The burnout risk among both age groups was comparatively small (2%). There was evidence of weak correlations between some stress factors and burnout risk. The correlations had some influence on OC, whereas age did not. Conclusions: A framework of stress-reducing and coping strategies must be established in order to safeguard the long-term mental health of bank employees. The early detection and prevention of burnout risk, the promotion of an effort-reward balance and the setting of achievable goals are only some of the key factors. It is also advisable to optimise collaboration between occupational health physicians, management and bank employees in order to deal with the problem and improve mental health. Keywords: bank-specific strain factors – effort-reward-imbalance – overcommitment – burnout risk
Covid-19 bei Beschäftigten im Gesundheitsdienst und in der Wohlfahrtspflege
Authors:   Berufsgenossenschaft für Gesundheitsdienst und Wohlfahrtspflege (BGW), Abt. Arbeitsmedizin, Gefahrstoffe und Gesundheitswissenschaften (AGG), Hamburg, Nienhaus Albert , Altenburg C. ,   Berufsgenossenschaft für Gesundheitsdienst und Wohlfahrtspflege (BGW), Abt. Arbeitsmedizin, Gefahrstoffe und Gesundheitswissenschaften (AGG), Hamburg, Bokemeyer B. ,   Berufsgenossenschaft für Gesundheitsdienst und Wohlfahrtspflege (BGW), Abt. Arbeitsmedizin, Gefahrstoffe und Gesundheitswissenschaften (AGG), Hamburg, Schedlbauer G. ,   Berufsgenossenschaft für Gesundheitsdienst und Wohlfahrtspflege (BGW), Abt. Arbeitsmedizin, Gefahrstoffe und Gesundheitswissenschaften (AGG), Hamburg, Stranzinger Johanna ,   Berufsgenossenschaft für Gesundheitsdienst und Wohlfahrtspflege (BGW), Abt. Arbeitsmedizin, Gefahrstoffe und Gesundheitswissenschaften (AGG), Hamburg
Published: February 2022

Covid-19 in health and social welfare workers Objectives: We give details of reports of suspected cases of SARS-CoV-2 infections and Covid-19 disease among health workers (HW). In addition, we describe the provision of support for health workers from the Institution for Statutory Accident Insurance and Prevention in the Health and Welfare Services (BGW) during the Covid-19 pandemic. Methods: Reports on suspected cases of an occupational disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 or Covid-19 are stored in a special data bank. These data were analysed up to and including 30.02.2020. In addition, the website www.bgw-online.de was searched for the offers of psychological support provided by BGW during the pandemic. Results: 1,920 reports of suspected cases have now been filed after the diagnosis of a SARS-CoV-2 infection among HW. This number is twice that for all infection reports normally filed in a normal year. The mortality rate among HW infected with SARS-CoV-2 is 0.3%. Doctors suffer severe symptoms more often than other occupational groups (8.3% compared to 3.1%). The pandemic is increasing psychological strain among HW and they are therefore making use of psychological support provided by the BGW. Conclusions: Knowledge about the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infections among HW is still limited but our data indicate that they are much affected, as shown by the mortality rate after infection. Occupational health examinations are currently being undertaken to screen for Covid-19 and these are to be analysed systematically in order to gain a further insight into the epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 infections among HW. Keywords: corona pandemic – SARS-CoV-2 – mortality rate – health worker
The unexpected evolution of myocardial injury while infected with the coronavirus: A COVID-19 case report
Authors: Doran Jean
Published: February 2022

Background: A novel virus breakout in December 2019, with diverse clinical manifestations, initially identified as infecting the respiratory system, has spread rapidly around the world, with adverse effects which have caused acute myocardial injury and chronic damage to the cardiovascular system in some individuals.
Aim: To present a clinical case with the manifestation of COVID-19 suspected to be either a mild case of either myocarditis or pericarditis. This case highlights a relatively atypical presentation of COVID-19 and the value of a coordinated approach to the unexpected sequences of patient recovery patterns that may require further specialist referral and intervention.
Findings: A ribonucleic acid (RNA) viral infection was confirmed by a polymerase chain reaction with reverse transcription (RT-PCR) and the patient was diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The presenting symptoms failed to resolve and the patient was admitted to the accident and emergency (A&E) department. Upon the second visit to the A&E department at 27 days postinfection, an electrocardiograph (ECG) was conducted revealing T wave inversion.
Implications: A coordinated approach is needed to combat the infection, develop cardiac-protective strategies and direct supportive measures.
Future plans of final-year dental therapy students at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Authors: Masetla Modjadji Mary , Mthethwa Sibusiso
Published: February 2022

The distribution and accessibility of healthcare professionals as well as the quality of healthcare services that the healthcare system is able to deliver are significantly affected by the choices of the medical and other health science graduates. To describe the career and practice intentions of final-year dental therapy students’ classes of the years 2017 and 2018 at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Design A cross-sectional survey. A structured, closed, self-administered, questionnaire was used to collect data. Data related to demographic characteristics, work preferences and career intentions were acquired and then captured in Microsoft excel software. Female students constituted the majority (54.05%). The average age of the population was 23 years old. 64.86% of the students preferred to work in the public sector. A little more (18.9% vs 13.5%) students had been offered jobs than had applied. Twice as many (54.05% vs. 27.03%) preferred to work in the Gauteng province as the percentage who resided there. No fewer than 59.46% saw themselves owning private practices in five years’ time. The majority of students preferred to work in the public sector after graduating with the intention of owning a private practice in the medium term.
A vadászati célú etetőhelyek gyomfertőzöttsége a Mátrai Tájvédelmi Körzetben
Authors: Rusvai Katalin , Czóbel Szilárd
Published: February 2022

A kutatás célja a vadászati célú etetőhelyek (szórók) növényzetre, magbankra és talajra gyakorolt hatásainak vizsgálata volt. 3-3 erdei, tisztáson és úton lévő szórón, a középpontból induló 4 transzekt mentén 22-22 db 1 m2-es kvadrátban végeztünk cönológiai felvételezést több évben és aszpektusban. Az erdei és a tisztáson lévő szórókon és kontrollterületeken üvegházi hajtatásos módszerrel magbankot vizsgáltunk, és megmértük a talajok P, K és NO3– tartalmát is. A záródás hiánya miatt a tisztáson lévő szórók bizonyultak a leginkább fertőzöttnek, míg az erdeiek voltak a legkevésbé gyomosak. Az úton lévő szórók degradáltsága kitettségtől, feltártságtól függött. Augusztusban mindenütt nagyobb volt a gyomfajok aránya, a tisztásokon a T4-es fajok váltak dominánssá. Zavarási gradienst mutattunk ki, a gyomok borítása a középponttól távolodva csökkent, míg a természetes fajoké nőtt. A szórók magbankjában jóval nagyobb arányban voltak gyomfajok, mint a kontrollterületen. A P, K és NO3– tartalom nagyon magas volt a szórók középpontjában, ettől távolodva csökkent. A szórás tehát a növényzet mellett a magbank és a talaj degradációját is okozza, ami később akár biológiai invázióhoz is vezethet.
Északi-középhegységi erdők összetételének, szerkezetének és holtfa-viszonyainak összehasonlító elemzése
Authors: Szmorad Ferenc , Kelemen Kristóf , Kenderes Kata , Standovár Tibor
Published: February 2022

Az „Erdei életközösségek védelmét megalapozó többcélú állapotértékelés a magyar Kárpátokban” című, a Svájci-Magyar Együttműködési Program keretében támogatott projekt fő célkitűzése egy új erdőállapot-leíró módszertan kidolgozása és az Északi-középhegység három tájegysége (Börzsöny, Mátra, Aggteleki-karszt) területén, közel 50 000 hektáron történő alkalmazása volt. A szisztematikus mintavételezéssel, finom térbeli felbontással, sokféle változó rögzítésével végrehajtott felvételezés alapján jelen tanulmány a faállomány-összetétel, faállomány-szerkezet és holtfa-ellátottság témakörét értékeli. Az eredmények az Aggteleki-karszt fafaj- és szerkezeti gazdagságát, a Mátra elegyfafajokban való szegénységét és jelentős álló holtfa mennyiségét, illetve a Börzsöny változatos záródásviszonyait mutatják. Fekvő holtfa mennyiség tekintetében a tájegységek között nincs lényegi különbség, s az agresszíven terjedő adventív fafajok is jórészt azonosak (akác, bálványfa). A gyakorlati vonatkozású konklúziók között a cikk rámutat egyes állapotjellemzők (pl. elegyfafajok jelenléte/aránya, holtfa mennyiség) gazdálkodás-függésére, s javaslatot tesz a kapcsolódó szakmai kérdések kezelésére.
Medikal implant haberleşme sistemleri için MICS/ISM bandı mikroşerit implant antenlerin sayısal analizi, prototip gerçeklemesi ve in-vitro ölçümü
Authors: UÇAR Mustafa Hikmet Bilgehan , URAS Erdem
Published: February 2022

Bu çalışmada, medikal implant haberleşme sistemleri hakkında genel bir değerlendirmede bulunarak, ISM ve MICS-bandı (2,4-2,48 GHz, Industrial, Scientific and Medical band) medikal uygulamaları için mikroşerit implat anten yapılarının, modellenmesi, sayısal analizi ve başarımları ele alınmaktadır. Ayrıca tıbbi uygulamalar için tahsis edilen çalışma bantları ve implant sistemler için uluslararası kuruluşlarca belirlenen özgül soğurma oranı (SAR) gibi spesifikasyonlara yer verilerek, bir implant antende olması gereken özellikler ortaya konulmaktadır. Mikroşerit implant antenlerin laboratuvar ortamındaki ölçümlerinin yapılmasında kullanılan gerçek doku ve suni jel yöntemleri karşılaştırılarak avantaj ve dezavantajları da ayrıca değerlendirilmektedir. Daha sonra önerilen implat antene ait sayısal analiz sonuçlarına yer verilmektedir. Önerilen implant anten yapısına ait modelleme yaklaşımlarına ve ilgili modele ait benzetim sonuçlarına da yer verilmektedir. Benzetim çalışmaları zamanda sonlu integral (Finite integral method) metodunu temel alan CST Microwave Studio programı ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Ölçümleri gerçekleştirilen implant anten, MICS ve ISM bantlarda sahip olduğu sırasıyla %40 (337-502 MHz) ve %17’lik (1,894-2,598 GHz) bant genişlikleri, minyatür boyutları (0.013λo×0.013λo, λo→@402MHz) ve düşük SAR değerleri ile ISM ve MICS- implant haberleşme uygulamaları için oldukça elverişlidir.
Misconceptions between Social Studies and Social Sciences among Pre-Service Elementary Teachers
Authors: Miftakhuddin Miftakhuddin , Mustadi Ali , Zulfiati Heri Maria
Published: February 2022

This quantitative study was conducted to identify the misconception between social studies and social sciences among pre-service elementary teachers. Data were collected from the subjects (n=122) drawn by cluster sampling in Yogyakarta. Aiken's validity and Cronbach Alpha were then employed to examine the instrument's quality. Collected data were analyzed using descriptive techniques to examine the level of misconception. The popular misconceptions between social studies and social sciences were identified by the criteria developed by Abraham, Grzybowski, Renner, Marek (1992). The results of the study show that there was a greater understanding of social studies and social sciences for the specific fields of geography, anthropology, and politics. Therefore, the main emphasis should be placed on these fields. The fields that were misconceived included economics, geography, and history. The implications of this research will eventually become the basis and guideline for social studies lecturers to give emphases on the fields of study belonging to social studies, distinguishing them from those of social sciences. In addition, each social science discipline adopted into social studies must receive special attention, given the greater level of misconception among the pre-service teachers in these fields.
A Study of Cooperative Learning and Independence: Impact on Children's Prosocial Behavior
Authors: Yulianto Dema , Yufiarti Yufiarti , Akbar Ma'ruf
Published: February 2022

The purpose of the study was to analyze the impact of cooperative learning with the PAP and STAD methods and independence on young children's prosocial behavior. The research used an experimental method. The sample consisted of 48 children. Data were analyzed with the 2-factor ANOVA variants, followed by an interaction test between variables using the Tuckey test. The results show that there were differences in the prosocial behaviors between the group of children with high and low independence. Different method of cooperative learning used influenced young children’s prosocial behavior diffierently. There was also an interaction between cooperative learning and independence towards young children’s prosocial behavior. The implication of this research is that teachers as educators and counselors are required to carry out systematic and ongoing prosocial education as a form of example for children. Teachers wishing to teach with cooperative learning should choose a method appropriate to children’s characteristics. In addition, it is important to increase teachers’ motivation in teaching.
Contribution of Parental Attention and Peer Association toward Adolescent Students’ Character
Authors: Aziz Helmi
Published: February 2022

Teenagers are the age of identity and character formation. This study aims to analyze the contribution of parental attention and peer association toward students’ character. A descriptive study with a quantitative approach, the study involved a population of teenage (eighth grade) students at SMP (Junior High School) Al-Azhar Syifa Budi Parahyangan in the academic year 2018/2019. A total of 48 students were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through questionnaire and analyzed with correlation and regression tests. The results showed significant contribution of parental attention and peer association to the students’ character. The implications of this research are addressed to parents, teachers, and school as the parties responsible for the character building of teenage students.
Including Value Education in Tertiary Level: What Bangladesh Think
Authors: Faisal Rajib Ahmed , Akther Jarin
Published: February 2022

Bangladesh is a country with numerous number of cultural, social and religious diversity. Such in a pluralist society, it is not easy to identify the common values to be taught. Therefore it is necessary to develop pupils’ values to show respect to others cultures and promote mutual tolerance and understanding through Value Education (VE). The purpose of the research was to explore teachers’ and students’ opinion to include VE as a course in higher education level in Bangladesh. It was a qualitative study and data was collected from the university teachers and students via semi-structured interview. In this study it has been found that religion is a sensitive issue to be taught in VE class which may cause conflict between teacher and students. Participants suggested that VE contents should be practical rather than be theoretical only. One of the challenges to include VE course was the influence of job market economy and because of it students would consider the course as a burden, not to fit for having jobs in future.  One of the recommendations of this research was that VE teachers should be open, liberal, and respectful to students’ believe to manage the classroom conflict.
A Study on Academic Dishonesty and Moral Reasoning
Authors: Heriyati Dina , Ekasari Wulandari Fitri
Published: February 2022

Academic dishonesty in the form of cheating and plagiarism among university students has been a prevalent issue. This study investigates the role of moral reasoning as a moderator of fraud risk factors (Fraud Triangle - pressure, opportunity, and rationalization) on academic dishonesty. The data were collected through a survey of 178 undergraduate accounting students in one public university in Indonesia. The result of the partial least squares structural equation modeling analysis revealed that pressure, opportunity, and rationalization directly and positively affected academic dishonesty. The structural model was also examined across two groups based on the level of moral reasoning (Group 1: individuals with low moral reasoning; Group 2: individuals with high moral reasoning). The results showed that the pressure, opportunity, rationalization – academic dishonesty model remained invariant between the groups, a new finding contributed to the literature on academic dishonesty and the moderating effects of moral reasoning. The results of the study also suggest that university should uphold academic integrity by creating an environment where academic dishonesty is unacceptable and reduce the opportunity to commit dishonest acts because everybody might commit such acts regardless of their morality.
Recontextualising Genre-Based Pedagogy in Indonesian Context: A Case of Preservice Teachers
Authors: Nurlaelawati Iyen , Lengkanawati Nenden Sri , Gunawan Wawan
Published: February 2022

This study focused on how two preservice teachers applied genre-based pedagogy in their teaching practices during teaching practicum in order to help their students produce descriptive report texts.  Using a case study design, the data were collected mainly from classroom observation and students’ texts. The findings showed that the preservice teachers had considerably good knowledge of genre-based pedagogy and of its application of the first two stages of the pedagogy. In the last two stages, they needed more attention to provide opportunities for the students to practice producing the focus text. In terms of the results of students’ learning, the preservice teachers needed improvement to support and observe the students’ development more closely in writing. This study suggests some evaluative results of how teaching practicum should support and help preservice teachers develop their professionalism in the field of EFL teaching.
Factors influencing classroom participation of undergraduate nursing students
Authors: Abeasi Doreen Asantewa , Kwakwa Paul Adjei
Published: February 2022

Participation is very essential for achieving positive learning outcomes in students especially for nursing students who by the nature of the career are required to be critical thinkers, problem solvers and very analytic. The study sought to examine the factors influencing classroom participation among 100 undergraduate nursing students of the Presbyterian University College, Ghana (PUCG). The findings of the study revealed that main student factors influencing participation in the classroom were being shy, lack of control over English language and inadequate preparation. The desire to remain anonymous did not influence participation. Adequate wait time, mentioning of students’ name, offering of equal opportunities to students and awarding marks to students were faculty factors identified to influence students to participate in class. It was found that the gender of the lecturer did not affect participation. Also, the most important classroom climate factor mentioned to influence participation was large class size. It is recommended among many that lecturers should set expectations for students’ participation and counselling should be done for students who are shy in order to boast their self-confidence which is likely to improve classroom participation.
EFL Learners’ Language Learning Strategies: Field Specialization and Gender
Authors: Melvina Melvina , Lengkanawati Nenden Sri , Wirza Yanty
Published: February 2022

Learning strategies are considered capable of greatly helping learners improve their proficiency in English and assist them to be more independent. The purpose of the study is to investigate language learning strategies used by secondary school students in Indonesia related to their field of specialization and gender. One hundred and eighty-six eleventh grade students from one of senior high schools in Pekanbaru, Indonesia participated in the survey. This was conducted using the Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) adopted from (Oxford, 1990) and the Strategy Questionnaire (SQ) adopted from Embi (2000). The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and an independent sample t-test. The findings show that the most frequently used strategy is metacognitive and affective, followed by cognitive and compensation strategies. The least frequently used strategies are social and memory strategies. Besides, it was also found that there were significant differences in the use of strategies between natural and social science students, and there were no significant differences between the two groups of students based on their gender. The study implies that students are aware of language learning strategies, however students still need to be trained to be a successful language learner.
Professional Teaching and Learning Effectiveness: A Case of English Language Teaching in Indonesia
Authors: Bachtiar Bachtiar
Published: February 2022

This study aims to find out the effectiveness of teacher professional learning (PL) as an effort to increase English language teaching quality in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It used descriptive qualitative and quantitative case study approach to find about the continuous learning and development activities. Data were derived from questionnaire, observation, and semi-structured interviews. The results revealed that in-service training program is considered effective for sharing knowledge, skills and information among English language teachers. The findings also revealed that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) should be learned in-depth during professional learning activities. In addition, the respondents perceived Subject Teacher’s Meeting or teacher study groups as an effective collaborative model of professional learning activities. This study suggests that the need to involve English language teachers in a training at least once a year as an effort to help them gain new insight and experience in the acquisition of new knowledge and skills and to experience in solving problems both at school and outside school.
Task-based Language Teaching to Develop Malay Language Speaking Skills of Primary 5 Singaporean Students
Authors: Omar Zainaba , Jamaludin Norliza , Arshad Mahzan
Published: February 2022

The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of task-based language teaching approach for improving speaking skills, focusing on fluency, use of appropriate language structure and vocabulary for primary schools in Singapore. This study is also to find out whether the task-based language teaching model can increase students' motivation level, confidence, and ability to speak Malay. This quasi-experimental non-equivalent groups pre-post-tests design study was conducted in Singapore, involving primary 5 pupils from two different schools. The treatment group comprised of 30 students while 22 students were included in the control group. The treatment group used the task-based language teaching model and the control group used conventional approaches. The treatment and control groups underwent oral pre-test before task-based language teaching approach and conventional approaches, respectively. Five task-based language teaching lessons were carried out for five weeks before post-test was administered using pictures for the treatment group. The control group took the same post-test after the conventional approach. The treatment group also completed survey questions before and after task-based language teaching approach. Findings show that there were significant differences between the pre- and post-tests scores for fluency, vocabulary, and language among students in the treatment group. For the control group, there were no significant differences between pre- and post-test scores for fluency, vocabulary, and use of language. However, when the post-test scores of both groups were compared, the results show only significant differences for fluency but not for vocabulary and language. The descriptive results show improvement in motivation and confidence after using task-based language teaching approach. Based on the findings, the researchers recommend that task-based approach be given more attention in Malay Language classes though they also suggest that further research is needed to explore more in the effectiveness of task-based programs for other levels.
Measure of Central Tendency: Undergraduate Students’ Error in Decision-Making Perspective
Authors: Rosidah Rosidah , Ikram Fadhil Zil
Published: February 2022

The purpose of this research was to examine undergraduates' understanding of the central tendency measure from a decision-making perspective. The research adopted a qualitative method by employing an interview and test to obtain the data.  It enrolled 93 undergraduate students who had previously studied basic statistics and applied statistics. Four students were selected for interviews out of the 93 participants. The analysis model used included data condensation, data visualization, and conclusion and verification. A large number of students were unable to provide explanations for their decisions. The majority of students related the test with the necessity of calculating an average or selecting a more straightforward measure. None of the students was aware of the presence and effect of outliers in the data. The undergraduate students demonstrated a lack of awareness of the factors that could influence their decision-making. The students did not consider other variables. The majority of them were unaware of the benefits and drawbacks of using mean, median, and mode to describe data.
López Jiménez, C.A. (2018). El terreno común de la escritura: una historia de la producción filosófica en Colombia. Editorial Javeriana
Authors: Uribe Vergara Jorge
Published: February 2022

Esta reseña analiza el libro del joven historiador y filósofo Carlos Arturo López Jiménez, El terreno común de la escritura, resaltando su método propuesto para entender la práctica de escribir filosofía en Colombia entre 1892 y 1910. En ese sentido, más que una crítica a este libro, es una invitación a leerlo con detenimiento para desmarcarse de los límites impuestos por los filósofos profesionales que, como jueces, juzgan el pasado y la existencia misma de la filosofía en Colombia y por extensión en América Latina.
¿Qué neurociencia se va a enseñar cuando se enseña neurociencia?
Authors: Moya-Salazar Jeel , Contreras-Pulache Hans
Published: February 2022

En el último medio siglo, la neurociencia ha sabido ganarse una posición hegemónica en el marco cultural y académico contemporáneo. En este artículo discutimos dos modelos para explicar al cerebro humano. Por un lado, existe el modelo de la neurociencia clásica, que es el modo de común con que se enseña neurociencia actualmente, suele dividir al cerebro en lóbulos o áreas. Por otro lado, el modelo inspirado en la Teoría Sociobiológica Informacional que considera al cerebro como un doble sistema de integración: paleocortical y neocortical, siendo este último (la conciencia) todo lo internalizado por una persona en el curso de una vida en sociedad. El objetivo de esta revisión es presentar estos dos modelos o enfoques (el “clásico” y el “sociobiológico informacional”) para explicar al cerebro humano (por demás, uno de los grandes temas que cualquier enseñanza de la neurociencia está obligada a tocar).
Más allá del paradigma monolingüe: la autotraducción literaria en lenguas indígenas en Argentina
Authors: Stocco Melisa
Published: February 2022

Las literaturas indígenas contemporáneas en Abya Yala/ América Latina constituyen un proyecto estético, epistémico, político y lingüístico de creciente visibilidad. La diglosia y el plurilingüismo de estas prácticas y discursos exceden el paradigma monolingüe castellano imperante en la región. En el caso argentino, el imaginario monolingüe y monocultural construido a partir de políticas educativas y prácticas discursivas que se remontan a la consolidación del Estado en el siglo XIX, ha invisibilizado históricamente la realidad plurilingüe e intercultural del país, en consonancia con los procesos de genocidio y despojo material y simbólico a los que han sido sometidos los grupos y comunidades racializados. En este sentido, el carácter plurilingüe de las literaturas indígenas contemporáneas propende a desafiar tal imaginario, a referenciar otros universos literarios (Chacón, 2018) y a tensionar el panorama de las letras nacionales hacia lo “posmonolingüe” (Yildiz, 2012). La autotraducción se erige, en este contexto, como práctica de gran centralidad entre los autores indígenas. Este trabajo se propone realizar un mapeo geográfico de la práctica de autotraducción literaria en lenguas indígenas en Argentina, sus motivaciones, estrategias y contextos sociolingüísticos. Se considerará especialmente la producción de los escritores Liliana Ancalao, Mario Castells, Lecko Zamora y Víctor Zárate, quienes han desplegado su bilingüismo en la escritura en español y las lenguas mapuche, guaraní, wichi y qom, respectivamente.
Resiliencia económica de las regiones españolas ante la crisis financiera de 2008
Authors: García Sánchez Antonio , Montes Luna Miguel
Published: February 2022

En el presente trabajo analizamos el concepto de resiliencia económica territorial frente a perturbaciones que supongan un shock para una economía, que permite realizar un análisis comparativo de diferentes territorios respecto a la capacidad de resiliencia mostrada. Posteriormente ha sido aplicada en ocho regiones españolas para analizar su nivel de resiliencia tras el impacto que sufrieron sus economías en el año 2008.
Nuestra propuesta está basada en una suma ponderada de tres indicadores (sensibilidad al impacto, coeficiente de reestructuración y capacidad evolutiva), asociados a las dimensiones del proceso de resiliencia económica territorial (capacidad para soportar presiones externas manteniendo la estructura y funciones, capacidad de reorganización y capacidad para la adaptación en el largo plazo, respectivamente). Mediante la suma ponderada de las tres dimensiones logramos una aproximación a la capacidad de resiliencia global.
Los resultados obtenidos para las regiones españolas ponen de manifiesto la relevancia de la capacidad de resiliencia, así como la existencia de importantes diferencias regionales y la necesidad de diseñar políticas adaptadas a las características de cada región, que permitan una mejor respuesta de los territorios frente a una crisis.
The Politics and Aesthetics of the Urban Commons: Navigating the Gaze of the City, the State, the Market
Authors: Volont Louis , Smets Peer
Published: February 2022

This thematic issue puts “urban commoning” centre stage. Urban commoning constitutes the practice of sharing urban resources (space, streets, energy, and more) through principles of inclusion and cooperation. Whilst generally defined as an autonomous, bottom‐up, and most of all cooperative practice, the sphere of the commons necessarily stands in interaction with two other spheres: the state/city (“provision”) and the market (“competition”). Yet, the various interlinkages between the commons, the state/city, and the market are underexplored. Hence the rationale for this thematic issue: How does the relation between commons, states/cities, and markets play out in the urban realm? What are the possibilities and pitfalls of linking commons with states/cities and markets? In the first section of this editorial, we provide a substantiated introduction to the concept of the commons, its history, and its urban applications. In the second part, we give an overview of the issue’s contributions. Scholars, activists, and practitioners from the disciplines of urban studies, cultural studies, planning, sustainability, sociology, architecture, and philosophy delve into the uncharted territory between commons, states/cities, and markets, through case studies from the Global North and South. The first three articles delve into the politics of urban commoning while the last three articles illuminate the practice’s aesthetic dimension.
Osteonecrosis in Patients Recovering from COVID-19: Mechanisms, Diagnosis, and Treatment at Early-Stage Disease (Review)
Authors: Torgashin Alexander N. , Rodionova Svetlana S.
Published: February 2022

Background. Aseptic bone necrosis (osteonecrosis), as a consequence of the ongoing coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, is increasingly becoming the cause of severe pain syndrome in the hip, knee, and shoulder joints with disruption of their function. The discussion of the pathogenesis of post-COVID-19 osteonecrosis, possibility of its diagnosis, and treatment at early stages continue. As COVID-19 affects young and able-bodied people, the diagnosis and treatment of this form of aseptic necrosis at early stages have great social and economic importance.
Methods. The literature search was conducted in the databases of eLIBRARY, PubMed, and Scopus. The search depth was 10 years. Selected publications were related to the early diagnosis and treatment of aseptic necrosis following COVID-19.
Results. The form of osteonecrosis that developed after COVID-19 should now be classified according to ICD-10 as M87.3 (another secondary osteonecrosis). The review provides data on the possible mechanisms of osteonecrosis development in patients who had COVID-19, explains the role of MRI for the early detection of the pathology, provides the results of treatment that can influence both pathogenesis mechanisms, and leads to disease regression if treatment was initiated at an early stage.
Conclusions. Improving the doctors awareness about the pathogenesis, diagnostic methods, and treatment of early disease stages will reduce the risk of developing an advanced stage of aseptic necrosis post-COVID-19, slow down the progression of the pathology, and delay or even prevent the need for joint replacement. Our concern is based on the continuation of the pandemic, the observed fact of the dramatic increase in the frequency of aseptic necrosis post-COVID-19, and the number of total arthroplasties in young and middle-aged people for aseptic necrosis of the femoral head.
Adsorbent Dressings from Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose With Silver Ions in Primary Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Trial
Authors: Chugaev Dmitrii V. , Konovalchuk Nikita S. , Kogan Pavel G. , Kornilov Nikolai N. , Sorokin Evgenii P. , Glaznyov Daniil N.
Published: February 2022

Background. The ideal wound dressing should have complex positive affect on a postoperative wound healing: absorb excessive wound exudate, allow adequate gas exchange, prevent secondary infectious complications, create optimal humidity, be durable and not to restrict patients mobility, which is crucial for early mobilization after total knee arthroplasty. We carried out this research to asses the effectiveness and safety of contemporary adhesive wound dressings and if they do have the abovementioned qualities.
Aim to assess the effect of using absorbing wound dressing made from sodium carboxymethyl cellulose with silver ions on the quality of rehabilitation and the rate of superficial infection occurrence in patients who underwent total knee joint arthroplasty.
Methods. This prospective randomized (simple randomization) paralleled open study included 200 patients with terminal stage knee arthritis, who required total knee joint arthroplasty. Patients were divided into three groups, in two of the groups the innovate wound dressing made from sodium carboxymethyl cellulose with silver ions was used, in the third group traditional wound dressing was used.
Results. In the course of this study, it was confirmed that there was no statistically significant difference in pain syndrome intensity in the early postoperative period or Knee Society Score (KSS) at 3 months postoperatively in regard of type of wound dressing and time of its application. Subjectively the most comfortable wound cover method for the patients was the usage of adhesive dressings with silver impregnation from the first day postoperatively. As complications we observed epidermal blistering under the dressing, superficial wound necrosis, superficial wound infection and formation of prominent and rough postoperative scars. The highest rate of blistering was observed in patients with traditional patch wound dressing.
Conclusions. The usage of absorbing wound dressing made from sodium carboxymethyl cellulose with silver ions in our current study did not affect the rate of infectious complications and did not have any negative effects on rehabilitation. The usage of innovate dressings reduced the rate of epidermal blistering associated with dressings.
Patients with proximal femur fractures in emergency hospital
Authors: Okhotskiy V. P. , Sergeev S. V. , Maligina M. A. , Pirushkin V. P.
Published: February 2022

The treatment efficiency in elderly and senile patients with proximal femur fractures directly depends on timely hospitalization and the performance of primary osteosynthesis during the first 3 days after trauma. One hundred thirty patients with femoral neck fractures were operated on using three-paddles nails including diaphyseal plate (95), angular plates and dynamic compressive screw with diaphyseal strap (25), Seppo fixative (10). Postoperative lethality was 3,08%. Good long term functional result was achieved in 80% of cases. The trochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures (182) were operated on using elastic curved nails (90), Bakicharov fixatives (32), three-paddles nails with diaphyseal straps and dynamic compressive screws (40), Kuncher joint-pins (15), Sivash screw-pins (5). Postoperative lethality was 7,14%. Positive long term results were observed in 85% of cases. The emergent primary osteosynthesis in elderly and senile patients with proximal femur fractures is the life-saving procedure aimed at the prevention of hypostatic complications, restoration of limb function and social rehabilitation.