bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessing Sunscreen Protection Using UV Photography: Descriptive Study
Authors: Horsham Caitlin , Ford Helen , Herbert Jeremy , Wall Alexander , Walpole Sebastian , Hacker Elke
Published: May 2021

Background

Photography using a UV transmitting filter allows UV light to pass and can be used to illuminate UV blocking lotions such as sunscreens.

Objective

The aim of this study is to compare currently available UV photography cameras and assess whether these devices can be used as visualization tools for adequate coverage of sun protection lotions.

Methods

This study was conducted in 3 parts: in phase 1, 3 different UV cameras were tested; in phase 2, we explored whether UV photography could work on a range of sun protection products; and in phase 3, a UV webcam was developed and was field-tested in a beach setting. In phase 1, volunteers were recruited, and researchers applied 3 sun protection products (ranging from sun protection factor [SPF] 15 to 50+) to the participants’ faces and arms. UV photography was performed using 3 UV cameras, and the subsequent images were compared. In phase 2, volunteers were recruited and asked to apply their own SPF products to their faces in their usual manner. UV photographs were collected in the morning and afternoon to assess whether the coverage remained over time. Qualitative interviews were conducted to assess the participants’ level of satisfaction with the UV image. In phase 3, a small portable UV webcam was designed using a plug-and-play approach to enable the viewing of UV images on a larger screen. The developed webcam was deployed at a public beach setting for use by the public for 7 days.

Results

The 3 UV camera systems tested during phase 1 identified the application of a range of sun protection lotions of SPF 15 to 50+. The sensitivity of the UV camera devices was shown to be adequate, with SPF-containing products applied at concentrations of 2 and 1 mg/cm2 clearly visible and SPF-containing products applied at a concentration of 0.4 mg/cm2 having lower levels of coverage. Participants in phase 2 reported high satisfaction with the UV photography images, with 83% (29/35) of participants likely to use UV photography in the future. During phase 2, it was noted that many participants used tinted SPF-containing cosmetics, and several tinted products were further tested. However, it was observed that UV photography could not identify the areas missed for all tinted products. During phase 3, the electrical components of the UV webcam remained operational, and the camera was used 233 times by the public during field-testing.

Conclusions

In this study, we found that UV photography could identify the areas missed by sun protection lotions with chemical filters, and participants were engaged with personalized feedback.

Trial Registration

Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR) ACTRN12619000975190; http://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=377089 ; Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR) ACTRN12619000145101; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=376672.
Utilizing Lean Software Methods To Improve Acceptance of Global eHealth Initiatives: Results From the Implementation of the Basic Emergency Care App (Preprint)
Authors: Rose Christian , Nichols Taylor , Hackner Daniel , Chang Julia , Straube Steven , Jooste Willem , Sawe Hendry , Tenner Andrea
Published: May 2021

BACKGROUND

Health systems in low- and middle-income countries face considerable challenges in providing high-quality accessible care. eHealth has had mounting interest as a possible solution given the unprecedented growth in mobile phone and internet technologies in these locations; however, few apps or software programs have, as of yet, gone beyond the testing phase, most downloads are never opened, and consistent use is extremely rare. This is believed to be due to a failure to engage and meet local stakeholder needs and the high costs of software development.

OBJECTIVE

World Health Organization Basic Emergency Care course participants requested a mobile point-of-care adjunct to the primary course material. Our team undertook the task of developing this solution through a community-based participatory model in an effort to meet trainees’ reported needs and avoid some of the abovementioned failings. We aimed to use the well-described Lean software development strategy—given our familiarity with its elements and its ubiquitous use in medicine, global health, and software development—to complete this task efficiently and with maximal stakeholder involvement.

METHODS

From September 2016 through January 2017, the Basic Emergency Care app was designed and developed at the University of California San Francisco. When a prototype was complete, it was piloted in Cape Town, South Africa and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania—World Health Organization Basic Emergency Care partner sites. Feedback from this pilot shaped continuous amendments to the app before subsequent user testing and study of the effect of use of the app on trainee retention of Basic Emergency Care course material.

RESULTS

Our user-centered mobile app was developed with an iterative participatory approach with its first version available within 6 months and with high acceptance—95% of Basic Emergency Care Course participants felt that it was useful. Our solution had minimal direct costs and resulted in a robust infrastructure for subsequent assessment and maintenance and allows for efficient feedback and expansion.

CONCLUSIONS

We believe that utilizing Lean software development strategies may help global health advocates and researchers build eHealth solutions with a process that is familiar and with buy-in across stakeholders that is responsive, rapid to deploy, and sustainable.
A Digital Mobile Community App for Caregivers in Singapore: Predevelopment and Usability Study (Preprint)
Authors: Lwin May O , Sheldenkar Anita , Panchapakesan Chitra
Published: May 2021

BACKGROUND

With increasing life expectancy and aging populations, the global prevalence of chronic diseases and the long-term care required for people with comorbidities is rising. This has led to an ever-growing need for caregiving. Previous literature has shown that caregivers face problems of isolation and loneliness. However, many health organizations mainly focus their efforts on in-person community groups that require participants to meet physically. This is not always convenient or accessible for caregivers who are often juggling caring for their care recipient with family and work responsibilities.

OBJECTIVE

With medical advancements such as the proliferation of mobile phones and internet technology, caregivers may have opportunities for easier access to resources and support. Technological innovations could help empower the caregiving community to seek assistance for improving their quality of life at their convenience. A community network app called Caregivers’ Circle was conceptualized in response to the needs of the caregivers on a day-to-day caregiving journey. This paper traces the predevelopment inquiry and technical details of this app to provide a clear understanding of its implementation along with a usability study to gauge user opinion of the app within Singapore.

METHODS

A predevelopment survey was conducted to identify specific needs of caregivers and gaps in the currently available web-based community networks. The survey consisted of questions on demographical data, health-related issues of the care recipient, mental and physical health–related issues of the caregiver, digital media use, information seeking, and support. This pre–app development survey was completed by 103 caregivers. Qualitative enquiries were also conducted with caregivers within Singapore to identify issues related to caregiving, support provided, and what caregivers would want from a caregiving mobile app.

RESULTS

From the feedback garnered from the caregivers, the developers were able to identify several caregivers’ needs and gaps within the current support networks. This feedback was integrated into the mobile app called Caregivers’ Circle upon development. The features of this app include a public forum for community discussions, a marketplace to buy and sell items, care groups to hold private discussions with friends or other users of the app, and a friends feature to search and add new caregiving friends.

CONCLUSIONS

In general, the caregivers liked the Caregivers’ Circle app and were confident that this app could help them have a better quality of life. The Caregivers’ Circle app is unique in its integrated approach. The integration of many features that caregivers need on a daily basis into an easy app can save their time as well as help them navigate their life smoothly.
Telephone Follow-up Based on Artificial Intelligence Technology Among Hypertension Patients: Reliability Study (Preprint)
Authors: Wang Siyuan , Shi Yan , Shen Jing , Chen Chen , Zhang Lin , Zhang Xin , Ren Dongsheng , Wang Yuheng , Yang Qinping , Cheng Minna , Fu Chen , Gao Junling
Published: May 2021

BACKGROUND

Due to the large population of hypertensives in Shanghai, the limited manpower of community health services, and the uneven level of management services, the follow-up of hypertensives in the community is inefficient and lacks quality, especially the telephone follow-up. Improving the blood pressure control rate and management is challenging.

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the efficiency and reliability of artificial intelligence (AI) telephone follow-up in the management of hypertension.

METHODS

During May 18 and June 30, 2020, 350 hypertensives managed by the Pengpu Community Health Service Center of Jingan District in Shanghai were recruited for follow-up, once by AI and once by a human. The second follow-up was conducted within 3~7 days (mean 5.5 days) after the first survey. Cohen's Kappa coefficient was used to evaluate the reliability of the results between the two follow-up visits.

RESULTS

The mean length time of AI calls was shorter (4.15 minutes) than that of manual calls (5.22 minutes). The answers related to the hypertension symptoms showed moderate to substantial consistency (Kappa coefficient: 0.482–0.642), and those related to the complications showed fair consistency (Kappa coefficient: 0.363). In terms of lifestyle, the answer related to smoking showed a very high consistency (Kappa coefficient: 0.918), while those addressing salt consumption, alcohol consumption, and exercise showed moderate to substantial consistency (Kappa coefficient: 0.405–0.640). There was substantial consistency in regular usage of medication (Kappa coefficient: 0.609). The overall satisfaction of AI and manual follow-up was 93.1% and 99.5%, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS

These results indicate that AI telephone follow-up takes less time and is equivalent to manual follow-up to a high degree. Residents have high satisfaction, and AI telephone follow-up is reliable for the follow-up and management of hypertension patients.
Depression, Anxiety, and Daily Activity Among Adolescents Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-sectional Survey Study (Preprint)
Authors: Jolliff Anna , Zhao Qianqian , Eickhoff Jens , Moreno Megan
Published: May 2021

BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant changes to adolescents’ daily lives and, potentially, to their mental health. The pandemic has also disproportionately affected historically marginalized and at-risk communities, including people of color, socioeconomically disadvantaged people, people identifying as female, and youth.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to understand differences in depression and anxiety among 2 groups of adolescents in the United States before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to examine demographic and daily activity variables associated with depression and anxiety.

METHODS

Online surveys were distributed in 2019 and 2020. Demographic questions were asked at the time of enrollment, and included participants’ age, gender, race and ethnicity, and socioeconomic status (SES). The 8-item Patient Health Questionnaire was used to assess symptoms of depression, and the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale was used to assess symptoms of anxiety. A total of 4 pandemic-specific daily activity questions were asked only of the pandemic group. Analyses of covariance compared depression and anxiety between prepandemic and pandemic groups. Demographic and lifestyle variables were included as covariates.

RESULTS

The sample comprised a total of 234 adolescents, with 100 participants in the prepandemic group and 134 participants in the pandemic group. Within the pandemic group, 94% (n=126) of adolescents reported being out of school due to the pandemic, and another 85.8% (n=115) and 57.1% (n=76) were prevented from extracurricular activities and exercise, respectively. Higher depression was seen in the pandemic group, with a least-squares adjusted mean of 7.62 (SD 1.36) compared to 6.28 (SD 1.42) in the prepandemic group, although the difference was not significant (P=.08). There was no significant difference in anxiety scores between the 2 groups (least-squares adjusted means 5.52, SD 1.30 vs 5.01, SD 1.36; P=.48). Within the pandemic group, lower SES was predictive of anxiety, such that those in the pandemic group of lower SES were more anxious than their higher-SES peers (least-squares adjusted means 11.17, SD 2.34 vs 8.66, SD 2.16; P=.02). Within the pandemic group, being out of work or school and not partaking in extracurricular activities or exercise due to the pandemic were not associated with higher depression or anxiety scores.

CONCLUSIONS

In this study, neither being in the pandemic group nor experiencing changes in daily activity due to the pandemic was associated with higher depression or anxiety. However, we found that adolescents from lower SES backgrounds experienced significantly more anxiety during the pandemic than their more privileged peers. Both instrumental and mental health interventions for low-income adolescents are imperative.
Variables estratégicas determinantes de las intenciones de comportamiento en espacios protegidos de Cozumel
Authors: Moo Canul María de Jesús , Maynez Guaderrama Aurora , Segrado Pavón Romano Gino , Camacho Rodríguez Aliosky
Published: May 2021

La imagen y sus antecedentes son relevantes en los destinos turísticos. Este trabajo analiza en Cozumel, sitio turístico con espacios naturales protegidos, la influencia de la imagen y la motivación sobre la satisfacción y las intenciones de comportamiento. La investigación fue cuantitativa, transversal, no probabilística; como técnica de análisis se utilizó el modelado de ecuaciones estructurales. Los resultados muestran que la motivación de descanso y la imagen del destino influyen sobre la satisfacción y, a través de ella, favorecen las intenciones de comportamiento. Se sugiere publicitar las emociones y los sentimientos generados por la visita a los espacios protegidos de la isla.
Situación socioambiental en el lago de Cuitzeo, Michoacán (México), desde la responsabilidad social
Authors: Villafán-Vidales Katia Beatriz , Arellanes-Cancino Yaayé , Ayala-Ortiz Dante Ariel , López Paniagua Rosalía
Published: May 2021

Se aborda la problemática socioambiental de pescadores y agricultores de maíz en la zona del lago de Cuitzeo (Michoacán) desde el enfoque de la responsabilidad social, a partir de una encuesta con 419 aplicaciones levantadas en 25 localidades. Los agricultores y pescadores identificaron acciones que tienen impactos ambientales y sociales negativos, tales como usar agroquímicos, descargar aguas negras, tirar basura, usar redes prohibidas y excluir grupos vulnerables en sus actividades. En esta comunicación se visualizan propuestas que contribuyen a la sostenibilidad de las actividades productivas y de la vida comunitaria de la zona desde una perspectiva socialmente responsable.
Resiliencia en el agua doméstica en comunidades del río Sonora ante el derrame de 2014
Authors: Elizalde Castillo Fernanda , Díaz-Caravantes Rolando E. , Moreno Vázquez José Luis
Published: May 2021

Este estudio analiza los componentes de la resiliencia en el abastecimiento de agua doméstica de localidades del río Sonora ante el derrame minero de 2014: instituciones, sistemas y agentes. La metodología incluye entrevistas a encargados y usuarios del agua en tres localidades. Como resultados, en las instituciones locales del agua existe una mejor gestión con respecto a las estatales y federales. Con respecto a los sistemas de abastecimiento de agua, concluimos que estos son insuficientes o inexistentes. Por otra parte, los agentes a nivel local-comunitario tienen una diferenciada capacidad de gestión entre las localidades, pero similar en el nivel de hogares.
Apresentação
Authors: Borges Ana Isabel Guimarães , Gelado Viviana
Published: May 2021

Apresentação ao número 42 dos Cadernos de Letras da UFF.
Ficção e história na República Dominicana: tensões da literatura trujillista na literatura contemporânea
Authors: Fiuza Adriana Aparecida de Figueiredo
Published: May 2021

O artigo examina sucintamente quatro obras consideradas fundamentais para a compreensão do romance do trujillato na América Hispânica, fenômeno literário que surge a partir da ocorrência histórica da ditadura de Rafael Leónidas Trujillo na República Dominicana. Estas narrativas têm como cerne a ficcionalização do período histórico em questão, revelando as mazelas impostas pela ditadura trujillista.
PortuÃ±ol selvagem: da "língua de contato" à poética da fronteira
Authors: Alós Anselmo Peres
Published: May 2021

Há lugar para que se pense o (in)traduzível como um valor nas práticas culturais contemporâneas, entendendo a (in)tradutibilidade como alegoria da alteridade radical e irredutível? Como questão concreta a ser investigada e discutida, será tomado o caso do portuÃ±ol selvagem – a língua adotada pelo escritor Douglas Diegues, poeta brasiguaio, residente em Ponta Porã – créole literário que utiliza elementos do espanhol, do português e do guarani. Para tanto, serão abordados ao longo deste artigo trabalhos publicados em portuÃ±ol selvagem por Wilson Bueno e Douglas Diegues, bem como um exercício de tradução para o transportuÃ±ol borracho de um poema originalmente escrito em inglês, realizada por Joca Rainers Terrón.
Perguntas na sala de aula: uma classificação textual-interativa
Authors: Santos José Carlos Lima dos , Araujo Andréia Silva , Freitag Raquel Meister Ko
Published: May 2021

Este texto apresenta uma análise do uso das perguntas na sala de aula numa perspectiva textual-interativa. Partimos da revisão de estudos que tratam de estratégias interrogativas na fala a fim de elaborarmos uma proposta de classificação destas no discurso de sala de aula.
A análise gramatical e a explicação de textos
Authors: Azeredo José Carlos de
Published: May 2021

A língua que falamos é um domínio de conhecimento e de expressão que reflete, em contraponto radical, duas formas de estar no mundo: como quem repete e como quem cria. Podemos ter com a linguagem um relacionamento de sujeição às fórmulas prontas, contentando-nos com a repetição de um discurso aprendido, ou podemos aceitar o desafio de observar o funcionamento desse mesmo discurso e apropriarmos dos meios de colocar a língua a serviço de nossa criatividade e de nossas descobertas. Defende-se neste ensaio a segunda alternativa, como meio de oferecer aos estudantes uma real perspectiva de alargamento dos horizontes intelectuais e culturais.
INTERFACE MORFOLOGIA-FONOLOGIA: TEORIAS, ABORDAGENS E TEMAS
Authors: Gonçalves Carlos Alexandre
Published: May 2021

Neste artigo, descrevemos os modelos teóricos para o tratamento da interface morfologia-fonologia na linguística contemporânea até o advento da teoria da otimalidade, no início da década de 1990. Ao focalizar a diferença entre as propostas uni e bilaterais de interação desses dois níveis, apresentamos alguns fenômenos do português que podem ser abordados nessa interface.
INVESTIGANDO A TRADUÇÃO DE ACRÃ”NIMOS E SIGLAS DA ÁREA DE SENSORIAMENTO REMOTO: UMA PROPOSTA DO PONTO DE VISTA FRASEOLÓGICO
Authors: Hasmann Dalila dos Santos , Camargo Diva Cardoso de , Orenha-Ottaiano Adriane
Published: May 2021

Com base nos Estudos da Tradução Baseados em Corpus (BAKER, 1995), na Linguística de Corpus (BERBER SARDINHA, 2004) e na Fraseologia (PAVEL, 2003), e com o auxílio do programa WordSmith Tools 6.0, visamos analisar um corpus de sensoriamento remoto, a fim de identificar siglas e acrônimos em inglês e buscar seus equivalentes em português. Resultados apontam que não há uma padronização nas formas de traduzir tais siglas e acrônimos.
POESIA EM TRADUÇÃO: A RESISTÊNCIA TRADUTÓRIA NOS JOGOS DO INVISÍVEL E DO INESPERADO
Authors: Amorim Lauro Maia
Published: May 2021

Este artigo aborda a tradução como uma forma de resistência, cujos efeitos do inesperado e do invisível subjazem a minha reinterpretação, em português, de dois poemas da poeta afro-americana contemporânea Harryette Mullen, com interessantes desdobramentos que possibilitam entrever os complexos meandros que caracterizam as diferentes estéticas da negritude.
TRADUZIR A NEGRITUDE: DESAFIO PARA OS ESTUDOS DE TRADUÇÃO NA CONTEMPORANEIDADE
Authors: Salgueiro Maria Aparecida Andrade
Published: May 2021

O presente artigo apresenta aspectos de trabalho em curso sobre Literatura Afro-americana, Afro-Brasileira e Estudos de Tradução. Ao observar como a negritude – ou “o ser negro’ – se traduz em diferentes contextos e espaços geográficos, observa relações de poder, processos de construção identitária colonial e pós-colonial, o surgimento de cânones literários, hegemonia cultural e globalização, desmistificando espaços e mostrando a tradução como atividade que ocorre não em um espaço neutro, mas sim, em situações sociais e políticas concretas.
MINIMALISMO EM UM ENFOQUE PSICOLINGUÍSTICO: OS PRINCÍPIOS DE LIGAÇÃO E SUA ATUAÇÃO NO PROCESSAMENTO ON-LINE DA CORREFERÊNCIA
Authors: Neto José Ferrari , Correia Débora Vasconcelos
Published: May 2021

Este artigo visa avaliar o quanto um modelo formal de gramática pode ser aplicado aos processos mentais on-line envolvidos no processamento sentencial. Para tanto, elaborou-se um experimento em que se observou como os Princípios de Ligação atuam no processamento da correferência em Português Brasileiro (PB). Os resultados sugerem uma convergência entre computação linguística e teorias de processamento linguístico.
DE LO FÓRICO A LAS PERSPECTIVAS EN LA ENUNCIACIÓN. ANÁLISIS DE CONSTRUCCIONES PRESENTATIVAS DEFINIDAS EN ESPAÃ‘OL
Authors: Fanjul Adrián Pablo
Published: May 2021

Este artículo trata sobre la ocurrencia, en espaÃ±ol, del verbo ‘haber” con artículo definido, revisando algunas interpretaciones a la luz de teorizaciones sobre la enunciación que cuestionan la unicidad del sujeto hablante. La consideración de las perspectivas y voces en la enunciación conduce a focalizar un tipo específico dentro de las construcciones presentativas definidas, sobre el cual se informan búsquedas en corpora y conclusiones acerca de su potencial en el funcionamiento argumentativo.------------------------------------------------------------------------------DO FÓRICO ÀS PERSPECTIVAS NA ENUNCIAÇÃO. ANÁLISE DE CONSTRUÇÕES APRESENTACIONAIS DEFINIDAS EM ESPANHOLEste artigo trata sobre a ocorrência, em espanhol, do verbo ‘haber” com artigo definido, revisando algumas interpretações à luz de teorizações sobre a enunciação que questionam a unicidade do sujeito falante. A consideração das perspectivas e vozes na enunciação conduz ao enfoque de um tipo específico dentro das construções apresentacionais definidas, sobre o qual se informam buscas em corpora e conclusões acerca do seu potencial no funcionamento argumentativo.---Artigo em espanhol.
A MODERNIDADE PREDATÓRIA NAS CRÃ”NICAS DE LIMA BARRETO
Authors: Dias André
Published: May 2021

O presente artigo analisa as crônicas ‘As enchentes” (1915), ‘A derrubada” (1914), ‘Sobre o desastre” (1917), ‘Megalomania” (1920) e ‘Melhoramentos” (1922), de Lima Barreto. Nele, busca-se avaliar como o escritor questiona as concepções de modernidade defendidas pelos setores hegemônicos da sociedade brasileira do início do século XX. Por fim, serão discutidas a atualidade e a pertinência das questões abordadas pelo autor.
ESCRITAS QUE CONVERGEM: A RESSONÂNCIA POÉTICA ENTRE HAROLDO DE CAMPOS E HERBERTO HELDER
Authors: Guimarães Geovanna Marcela da Silva
Published: May 2021

Com base nas leituras de O grau zero da escrita (2000) de Roland Barthes e de O trabalho da citação (2013) de Antoine Compagnon e da fortuna critica em torno da obra poetica de Haroldo de Campos e Herberto Helder. O objetivo deste trabalho e demonstrar como as escritas de Haroldo de Campos e Herberto Helder convergem entre si tanto historicamente quanto poeticamente.
A (DES)CONSTITUIÇÃO DO FEMININO EM “O REMORSO DE BALTAZAR SERAPIÃO’, DE VALTER HUGO MÃE
Authors: Boessio Ana Lúcia Montano
Published: May 2021

Este trabalho visa analisar o papel do contexto cultural na (des)constituição do feminino, através da relação entre a personagem principal e sua esposa em o remorso de baltazar serapião. Essa (des)constituição permite uma aproximação com o conceito proposto por Roy Wagner de cultura como invenção, o que, no mundo ficcional de mãe, torna-se uma chave de leitura sobre o feminino enquanto construção cultural.
AUSÊNCIA E CRISE NA POESIA BRASILEIRA CONTEMPORÂNEA: A POÉTICA DA ‘FALTA” EM FABRÍCIO CORSALETTI
Authors: Bellocchio Carolina Molinar
Published: May 2021

O presente texto visa analisar a condição da lírica no presente procedendo à análise da obra do poeta Fabrício Corsaletti. Valendo-se das proposições de Marcos Siscar e de Gilles Lipovetsky, considera-se que Estudos para seu corpo (2007) apresenta poemas cuja sensação de esgotamento do eu lírico acaba por explicitar a poética da ‘falta” que baliza estética e filosoficamente a sua poesia, situada em um tempo histórico cuja condição da crise e do esfacelamento das subjetividades perpassa a constituição lírica.
ENTREVISTA COM LÚCIA FURTADO DE MENDONÇA CYRANKA
Authors: Silva Edila Vianna da , Freitas Luciana Maria Almeida de
Published: May 2021

Contribuição das investigações da Sociolinguística Educacional para o ensino da Língua Portuguesa
VARIAÇÃO/DIVERSIDADE LINGUÍSTICA NO ENSINO DE LÍNGUA MATERNA: REFLEXÕES SOBRE A RELAÇÃO PROFESSOR/ALUNO NA PRÁTICA PEDAGÓGICA
Authors: Costa Catarina de Sena Sirqueira Mendes da , Gomes Yana Liss Soares
Published: May 2021

Neste artigo, apresentamos dados coletados em pesquisa sociolinguística realizada em uma escola pública. No geral, os resultados apresentados demonstram um descompasso entre a teoria e a prática do professor de língua materna. Contudo, eventos de ensino/aprendizagem da mesma pesquisa evidenciam a importância da construção de uma prática pedagógica culturalmente sensível aos diversos usos da língua em sala de aula.
A EXPRESSÃO DO SUJEITO NULO EM REDAÇÕES DE ALUNOS DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL
Authors: Mendonça Josilene de Jesus , Nascimento Jaqueline dos Santos
Published: May 2021

O português brasileiro permite o não preenchimento da posição sujeito; no entanto, estudos linguísticos têm constatado uma tendência ao uso do sujeito expresso. Nesse sentido, visamos analisar o uso do sujeito nulo em produções escritas de estudantes do ensino fundamental. Após análise, constatamos que existe variação entre sujeito nulo e expresso, sendo as variáveis linguísticas significativas para a compreensão do fenômeno.
Overstock Improvement by Combining Forecasting, EOQ, and ROP
Authors: Hasbullah Hasbullah , Santoso Yadi
Published: May 2021

Optimum stock inventory level is an essential factor in inefficient production. Overstock is an obstacle to achieving optimum cost. The purpose of this paper is to provide solutions in overstock in the electronic spare parts industry by comparing the various approaches Forecasting, EOQ, ROP with DDMRP to get the best model to obtain the inventory level Optimally. The Reset is done on the material Copper wire 0, 14mm as the primary material, which is the most expensive material and widely used in production activities. The results of this study showed that the method of DDMRP could decrease the average amount of the supply of Copper wire 0, 14mm per month from 2779 kg to 1499 kg.
Analisis Proses Kerja pada Gudang Spare Part Industri Manufaktur
Authors: Dethia Siti , Nursyanti Yevita
Published: May 2021

This research aims to analyze the work procedures contained in the activity of spare part issuance and provide suggestions for improvement for the work procedures for spare part storage. The data used is the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for spare part expenditure as well as existing problems. The problem that occurs is that the storage work process in the spare part warehouse does not yet have a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and the work process for the removal of spare parts is not carried out in accordance with existing procedures. That caused a difference in the actual amount of stock with the system. The problem in the storage process is that spare parts are not stored in accordance with the storage location and for the warehouse worker expenditure process does not use the Proof of Request for Goods (BPB) or related documents. The cause of the problem was analyzed using the fishbone diagram method with several factors, namely human, method, environment, machine and material factors and used a questionnaire to determine the potential root causes of the problem. For proposed improvements using the 5W + 1H method. Based on the results of the analysis of the 5W + 1H method, the proposed improvement is in the form of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for storing spare parts and making the identity of each spare part that is stored.
What we know and still ignore on COVID-19 immune pathogenesis and a proposal based on experience of allergic disorders.
Authors: Maggi Enrico , Azzarone Bruno , Canonica Walter , Moretta Lorenzo
Published: May 2021

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic started over one year
ago and produced almost 3.5 million deaths worldwide. We have been
recently overwhelmed by a wide literature on how the immune system
recognizes Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 and
contributes to COVID-19 pathogenesis. Although originally considered a
respiratory viral disease, COVID-19 is recognized as a far more complex,
multi-organ-, immuno-mediated-, and mostly heterogeneous disorder.
Though efficient innate and adaptive immunity may control infection,
when the patient fails to mount an adequate immune response, a high
innate-induced inflammation can lead to different clinical outcomes
through heterogeneous compensatory mechanisms. The variability of viral
load and persistence, the genetic alterations of virus-driven
receptors/signaling pathways and the plasticity of innate and adaptive
responses may all account for the extreme heterogeneity of pathogenesis
and clinical patterns. As recently done for some inflammatory disorders
as asthma, rhinosinusitis with polyposis and atopic dermatitis, herein
we suggest to define different endo-types and the related phenotypes
along COVID-19. Patients should be stratified for evolving symptoms and
tightly monitored for surrogate biomarkers of innate and adaptive
immunity. This would allow to preventively identify each endo-type (and
its related phenotype) and to treat patients precisely with agents
targeting pathogenic mechanisms.
Challenges in the management of Wilms Tumor in a developing country: A twenty years experience from a single centre in Pakistan.
Authors: Khan Muhammad , Maaz Ata , Ashraf Muhammad
Published: May 2021

Background: Wilms Tumour (WT) is one of the most curable childhood
cancers. High cure rates seen in the high-income countries are not
duplicated in low and middle-income countries due to several
constraints. We reviewed our data over the last 20 years in order to
highlight some of these challenges. Methods: This is a retrospective
review of medical notes of children with WT under the age of 18 years
presenting to our institution between 1 November 1997 and 30 November
2017. Demographic, presentation and treatment details were recorded and
factors associated with poor outcome were analysed. Results: Of the 211
children presenting with WT 117(55.5%) were males. Median age at
presentation was 3 (Range 0-18) years. One hundred and twelve (53.7%)
of these presented without any prior treatment, while 72 (34.1%)
presented after tumour excision. Metastatic status was available for 178
patients; 117 (68%) had localised tumours, 36(21.8%) had metastatic
disease and 25(11.9%) presented with recurrent mass. Thirty-nine
(18.4%) patients refused treatment and 6(2.8%) died before starting
treatment. During treatment, 23(13.4%) children died and 21(12.2%)
abandoned. Only 99 patients finished treatment, 83 (83.8%) of whom are
well off therapy and 15 (15.2%) have relapsed. Six (40%) of the 15
children who relapsed are alive after salvage therapy, while the
remaining 9 (60%) have died. Conclusions: Our data highlights the
challenges of managing WT in resource poor environments. Prior surgery,
incomplete staging work-up and abandonment are some of the most
frequently encountered barriers. A multipronged approach is required to
overcome these challenges.
Injury protection strategies for H63D syndrome patients suffering from cataplexy
Authors: Diamandis Dr. Carolina , Seideman David , Adams Jacob S , Honda Riku , Smith Lucas
Published: May 2021

Patients suffering from H63D syndrome have a significant incidence of
narcolepsy with cataplexy as a symptom. Previous studies have shown that
the presence of narcolepsy with cataplexy in the context of H63D
syndrome is a surrogate marker for structural brain damage. Now, the aim
was to clarify which measures best protect affected patients with
cataplexy from injury.
NBS-LRR-containing class of salicylic acid-induced gene transcript in rye
Authors: Tomita Motonori , Nakatsuka Keiko , Morita Natsuko , Lagudah Evans , Appels Rudi
Published: May 2021

NBS-LRR-type disease resistance gene-like cDNA, induced by salicylic acid
(SA) was cloned from rye Secalecereale L. (2n = 14RR) var. Petkus, which has
rust resistance genes such as Lr26, Sr31 andRr9. We designed primers based
on the NBS region and performed PCR using Petkus genomic DNA as a template.
Next, we TA-cloned a 532-bp DNA fragment containing five homologous amino
acid sequences in the NBS region. The SA-treated rye showed strong
expression of a transcript of approximately 3.5 knt in the Northern blots
probed with the NBS fragment; however, no transcripts were observed with the
untreated rye. We constructed a cDNA library of rye var. Petkus treated with
SA, and then screened the cDNA library using the TA-cloned NBS fragments as
a probe. The entire nucleotide sequence of a full length of rye
NBS-LRR-containing class cDNA 3,446 bp was determined.
Molecular characterization of wild grapes from northeastern part of Turkey
Authors: Kupe Muhammed , Ercisli Sezai , Jovanovic-Cvetkovic Tatjana , Eyduran Sadiye , Ayed Rayda
Published: May 2021

Progress in grape breeding requires the exploitation of genetic variation
among market classes, races and gene pools. Wild grapevines (Vitis vinifera
ssp. sylvestris) are being endangered in their natural habitats and high
priorities should be given to the wild germplasm. Turkey is one of the
richest sources of wild grapevine and they mostly grown on forest trees on
river basin. The present study was carried out to determine the amount of
genetic variation and the degree of relatedness among 23 wild grape
genotypes using 17 simple-sequence-repeat markers (SSR). Two international
grape cultivars, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are also included study.
Number of alleles per locus of the 17 Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) markers
ranged from 3.0 to 14.0 and a total of 162 alleles with an average of 9.53
alleles per locus. The average expected and observed heterozygosity values
were 0.773 and 0.781, respectively, which exhibited high level of genetic
diversity in the wild grape germplasm. The unweighted pair group method with
arithmetic mean analysis revealed three main genetic clusters that partially
separated wild grape genotypes each other and. The international cultivars
formed a out group. The high genetic diversity among native wild grapes from
Coruh valley is suggesting that this area could be one of the centre of
diversity of the specie. The results indicate a substantial genetic
diversity in V. vinifera ssp. sylvestris and the need of exploring a wider
area to increase the chance of finding a particular genotype.
Cloning and molecular characterization of two novel LMW-m type glutenin genes from Triticum spelta L.
Authors: Wang Ruomei , Zhang Junwei , Luo Fei , Liu Nannan , Prodanovic Slaven , Yan Yueming
Published: May 2021

Spelt wheat (Triticum spelta L., 2n=6x=42, AABBDD), as a hexaploid wheat
species, is important sources of food and feed in Europe. It also serves as
an important genetic resource for improvement of wheat quality and
resistance. In this study, two novel m-type low molecularglutenin subunit
(LMW-GS) genes, named as TsLMW-m1 and TsLMW-m2 were cloned by allelic
specific polymerase chain reaction (AS-PCR)from German spelt wheat cultivars
Rochbergers fruher Dinke and Schwabenkorn, respectively. The complete open
reading frames (ORFs) of both genes contained 873 bp encoding 290 amino acid
residues, and had typical LMW-GS structural features. Two same deletions
with 24 bp at the position of 707-730 bp were present in both genes, while
TsLMW-m1 had two nonsynonymous single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)
variations at the positions of 434 bp (C-A transversion) and 857 bp (G-A
transition). Phylogenic analysis revealed that both LMW-m genes were closely
related to those from wheat A genome, suggesting that both subunits are
encoded by the Glu-A3 locus. Secondary structure prediction showed that
TsLMW-m1 and TsLMW-m2 subunits had more ?-helices than other wheat LMW-GS
including superior quality subunit EU369717, which would benefit to form
superior gluten structures and dough properties. The authenticity and
expression activity of TsLMW-m1 and TsLMW-m2 genes were verified by
prokaryotic expression in E. coli. Our results indicated that two newly
cloned TsLMW-m genes could have potential values for wheat quality
improvement.
Genetic diversity of Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae isolated from sweet cherry in southern and northern regions in Serbia
Authors: Ilicic Renata , Popovic Tatjana , Markovic Sanja , Jelusic Aleksandra , Bagi Ferenc , Vlajic Slobodan , Stankovic Slavisa
Published: May 2021

Bacterial canker and leaf spot caused by plant pathogenic bacterium
Pseudomonas is among the most destructive cherry diseases worldwide.
Nowadays in Serbia, sweet cherry production significantly increased and the
new plantations, mainly grown from imported planting material are being
raised every year. During spring, 2018 and 2019, occurrence of bacterial
canker and leaf spot symptoms was observed on a newly planted sweet cherry
plantations in two localities, Zitoradja (Southern region) and Karavukovo
(Northern region-Vojvodina). Typical P. syringae colonies were isolated on
Nutrient Sucrose Agar supplemented with 5% sucrose (NSA). A total of fifteen
isolates were selected and identified. Results of the LOPAT test (+---+)
determined them to belong to fluorescent Pseudomonas Group Ia, while results
of G+A+T-Ta- tests indicate presence of Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae.
Pathogenicity was confirmed on immature sweet and sour cherry fruitlets by
forming of black, sunken lesions for all tested isolates. Genes syrB and
syrD were successfully detected in all tested isolates. DNA sequencing using
gapA, gltA, gyrB and rpoD housekeeping genes determined tested isolates to
belong to P. s. pv. syringae using the National Center for Biotechnology
Information (NCBI) nucleotide BLAST. The Serbian isolates shared 99.47% to
100% (Zitoradja) and 99.38% to 100% (Karavukovo) identity with bacterium P.
s. pv. syringae. Phylogenetic analysis grouped isolates from Zitoradja in one
tree cluster, separate from the Karavukovo isolates, indicating presence of
two genetically diverse groups of causal pathogen P. s. pv. syringae,
obtained from two geographically distinct localities in Serbia.
Phylogeographic analysis grouped isolates from Zitoradja in multilocus
haplotype coded as REz and isolates originated from Karavukovo in multilocus
haplotype coded as REk. Considering that during last few years P. syringae
continuously occurs mainly in young sweet cherry plantations, where imported
material is used for raising, health status check is recommended to be
included as obligatory measure when nursery material is used from import.
From neolithic to late modern period: Brief history of wheat
Authors: Velimirovic Ana , Jovovic Zoran , Przulj Novo
Published: May 2021

History of wheat cultivation is as long as history of civilization.
Adaptation of nature, animal domestication and plant cultivation, enabled
transition from nomadism to sedentism 12,000 years ago, portraying the rise
of Homo sapiens of today. First civilization, Mesopotamia aroused around
4000 B.C.E, in the riverbanks of Tiger and Euphrates, where carbon-14 dating
revealed that tetraploid wild emmer (Triticum turgidum subsp. dicoccoides)
was grown. Due to modest cultivation requirements and high nutritional
value, wheat quickly spread from its centre of origin throughout the world.
Generations of farmers have chosen seeds from plants with best architecture,
adapted to local conditions for sowing, striving toward constant improvement
of yields. For centuries agricultural production was based on locally
adapted wheat varieties of great genetic diversity. Agriculture completely
changed its course in mid-XX century as a result of Green Revolution,
introduction of high-yielding cereal varieties, chemical fertilizers and
pesticides, irrigation and mechanization replacing traditional techniques.
The flourishing of agriculture has drastically changed the course of
agricultural development and global society. Improvement of agricultural
techniques by integrating scientific advancements and knowledge to
assimilate environmental factors has tripled wheat yields in last 50 years.
Today, wheat, maize and rice, represent staple food for humanity.
Mitochondrial Efflux of Citrate and Isocitrate Is Fully Dispensable for Glucose-Stimulated Insulin Secretion and Pancreatic Islet β-Cell Function
Authors: Bauchle Casey J. , Rohli Kristen E. , Boyer Cierra K. , Pal Vidhant , Rocheleau Jonathan V. , Liu Siming , Imai Yumi , Taylor Eric B. , Stephens Samuel B.
Published: May 2021

The defining feature of pancreatic islet β-cell function is the precise coordination of changes in blood glucose levels with insulin secretion to regulate systemic glucose homeostasis. While ATP has long been heralded as a critical metabolic coupling factor to trigger insulin release, glucose-derived metabolites have been suggested to further amplify fuel-stimulated insulin secretion. The mitochondrial export of citrate and isocitrate through the citrate-isocitrate carrier (CIC) has been suggested to initiate a key pathway that amplifies glucose-stimulated insulin secretion, though the physiological significance of β-cell CIC-to-glucose homeostasis has not been established. Here, we generated constitutive and adult CIC β-cell knockout (KO) mice and demonstrate that these animals have normal glucose tolerance, similar responses to diet-induced obesity, and identical insulin secretion responses to various fuel secretagogues. Glucose-stimulated NADPH production was impaired in β-cell CIC KO islets, whereas glutathione reduction was retained. Furthermore, suppression of the downstream enzyme cytosolic isocitrate dehydrogenase (Idh1) inhibited insulin secretion in wild-type islets but failed to impact β-cell function in β-cell CIC KO islets. Our data demonstrate that the mitochondrial CIC is not required for glucose-stimulated insulin secretion and that additional complexities exist for the role of Idh1 and NADPH in the regulation of β-cell function.
Becoming Bear: On the Sami Yoik, Music, and Human Involution
Authors: Greggi Filippo
Published: May 2021

Can a human become a bear? Starting from an analysis of Sami yoik, this chapter suggests how the notion of becoming-animal could shed a light on this musical practice and bring out some relevant ethico-aesthetical implications. The concept of becoming-animal, as theorised by Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari, emphasises the proximity of the human and the non-human realm and, along with the yoik, shows the illusory nature of their division. The chapter discusses this theoretical-practical nexus and examines the potentialities of music and sound worlds in fostering a different arrangement of the way we perceive the world—freed from anthropocentrism’s chains and contiguous with a non-human sensitivity.
Future Stories: On Oslo Apiary & Aviary 2014–2018
Authors: Karlsen Emma Christine
Published: May 2021

At the core of Oslo Apiary & Aviary’s artistic practice during the years 2014 to 2018 is ecological intervention performed in urban areas. Taking their work from this period as a point of departure, this chapter explores how ‘ecoventions’—such as facilitating for birds, moths and insects in the city—can challenge common perceptions regarding urban spaces and allow for reflection and re-thinking about ontological co-existence in the city. It is argued that Oslo Apiary & Aviary are storytellers that enact new futures that point towards a more sustainable life in the city, both for humans and for birds, moths and insects.
Changing Atmospheres: The Proto-Ecological Landscapes of Nikolai Astrup
Authors: Valdez Siri Katinka
Published: May 2021

The innovative artist and smallholder Nikolai Astrup (1880–1928) spent most of his career devoted to portraying variations of his home village of Jølster. The early reception and framing of Astrup’s work as ‘national’ was, by large, a result of the budding national art institutions’ efforts towards unifying the diverse regional cultures into a single national identity. This chapter questions to what degree Nikolai Astrup’s artistic project adhered to a national agenda. Through the lens of ecocritical art history, Astrup’s art can be seen as an expression of proto-ecological sensibilities and a reaction to the environmental changes of his time. His landscape paintings often include humans working on the land, and appear to represent an opposition to the nature-culture dichotomy and the increasing separation between humans and their environment that occurred during Astrup’s lifetime. His representation of his surroundings was that of the place-specific, cyclical and particular. In this chapter, these characteristics of Astrup’s artistic project are discussed in light of Arne Næss’ notion of deep ecology.
Form follows Environment: On Snøhetta’s Powerhouse Brattørkaia
Authors: Skarsholt Kathrine Helene
Published: May 2021

The ecological and social paradoxes of Snøhetta’s Powerhouse Brattørkaia in Trondheim beg the question of what environment the developers are considering. By discussing ‘the World’s Northernmost Energy-Positive Building,’ this chapter considers the intentions of green technology in architecture, such as: what are climate-favourable solutions; what may happen when our increasing need for sustainable power is realised through architecture; and how does this need dictate architectural form? The chapter discusses how technology is a presumed answer to the climate crisis, whether the power supply market is changing, and how nature and degrowth is interpreted.
Ice Art Ethics: On Olafur Eliasson’s Ice Watch
Authors: van Niel Fiepke
Published: May 2021

On the occasion of the publication of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report on Climate Change in 2014, a rather unique clock was installed in front of the Copenhagen City Hall. Olafur Eliasson’s Ice Watch (2014–2019) is an ecological artwork that aims to raise awareness about climate change by engaging its audience. The artwork consisted of twelve enormous ice blocks installed in the shape of a clock. Drops of water slowly dripped to remind the audience of the precarious situation that our planet is currently in. This chapter addresses and explores the paradoxical nature of ecological artworks, with Ice Watch as a case study. By drawing on Arne Næss’ concept of deep ecology and Donna Haraway’s call for ‘staying with the trouble’, this chapter explores whether anthropocentrism can truly be criticised by ecological artworks.