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Evaluation of the Motivation Status of Enterprises and Higher Vocational Schools Participating in Modern Apprenticeship and Its Key Influencing Factors Based on Artificial Neural Network
Authors: Ji Shu , Li Jun
Published: April 2021

During the reform of talent training mode, higher vocational schools must promote and apply modern apprenticeship to meet the needs of intelligent manufacturing. However, most enterprises and schools differ greatly in the participation enthusiasm and implementation motivation for modern apprenticeship. To enhance the participation motivation, it is critical to correctly evaluate the motivation status of enterprises and schools participating in modern apprenticeship, and analyze its key influencing factors. For this reason, this paper employs the Artificial Neural Network (ANN) to evaluate such motivation status. Firstly, a Modern Apprenticeship Motivation Status (MAMS) evaluation model was established, along with its evaluation index system (EIS). Then, differences in the motivation status were compared from seven aspects. After that, an improved backpropagation (BP) neural network was built to construct and optimize the MAMS prediction model. Finally, the constructed model was proved valid through experiments.
Online Learning Media on Biology Conservation: Rawa Danau Nature Reserve Website
Authors: Leksono Suroso Mukti , Marianingsih Pipit , Ilman Eprian Nur , Maryani Nani
Published: April 2021

The use of digital technology in education is currently important as for increased access to education through the perform various digital platforms, as well as by providing website as online learning media. The website can load text information, images, videos, animation, sound or a combination of these, and can be widely accessed. This research aims to develop an interactive website of Rawa Danau natural reserve, in Banten, to support conservation education through online learning. The 3D research and development (R & D) methodology approach was used which includes 3 stages; define, design, and develop. The define stage was the process of collecting data through the requirements analysis, curriculum analysis for biology conservation, and content analysis. The website of CARD biology conservation was developed in the design stage. In the develop stage, the website was assessed by the expert on both content material and learning media specialist. The results of the expert’s validations showed that the website was feasible to be used as online learning media for biology conservation education on both content material and learning media.
Developing Integrated Triplet Multi-Representation Virtual Laboratory in Analytic Chemical Materials
Authors: Widarti Hayuni Retno , Rokhim Deni Ainur , Muchson M. , Budiasih Endang , Sutrisno Sutrisno , Pratama Rico Wahyu , Hakim Moh. Ilmanul
Published: April 2021

Technological developments have triggered the emergence of various kinds of learning media innovations. Learning media is a very important part of the learning process. In this study, researchers designed a learning media in the form of a virtual laboratory on the practicum material of the basics of analytical chemistry which is integrated with multi-representation triplets to create and describe the results of learning media.
The method used in this development was Research and Development (R&D) method using the 4-D (four-D) development model. Data collection used qualitative and quantitative data. The qualitative data were in the form of comments and suggestions from the validator, while the quantitative data were the validation questionnaire and legibility test. The results showed that the validation of the material obtained a percentage of 84% (very valid), media validation of 78% (valid), and the results of trials on correspondents obtained a percentage in the range 81-92% (very valid). It can be concluded that the virtual laboratory learning media on the analytical chemistry laboratory material with the integration of the developed multi-representation triplet explanations is feasible to use, especially in the practicum of the basics of analytical chemistry on the topic of group I cation analysis and argentometry. This shows that the virtual laboratory developed has the potential to support online practicum learning, and the macroscopic, submicroscopic, and symbolic depiction in the virtual laboratory can help the process of receiving information by students
Secure-Aware Multipath Routing Using Atom Search Rider Optimization Algorithm in Wireless Sensor Networks
Authors: Shyjith M. B. , Maheswaran C. P. , Reshma V. K.
Published: April 2021

WSN is comprised of sensor nodes that sense the data for various applications. The nodes are employed for transmitting sensed data to BS through intermediate nodes or the cluster heads in multi-hop environment. Erroneous selection of CHs may lead to large energy consumption and thereby degrades system performance. Hence, an effective technique was developed by proposing Rider-ASO for secure-aware multipath routing in the WSN. The proposed routing protocol offers security to the network concerning various trust factors. Initially, cluster head selection is done using RCSO. Then, the trust values of the cluster heads that are selected is computed to ensure security while routing. For the multipath routing, proposed Rider-ASO is developed by combining ASO and ROA. Thus, the proposed algorithm finds multiple secured paths from the source into destination based on selected CHs. The developed Rider-ASO outperformed other methods with minimal delay of 0.009 sec, maximal average residual energy 0.5494 J, maximal PDR of 97.82%, maximal throughput rate of 96.07%, respectively.
An Empirical Study of Artificial Participants
Authors: Bart William , Ritter Jacob , Ritter Nathan
Published: April 2021

This study is an investigation of artificial participants operating in their appropriate environment. The artificial participants in this study are artificial chess players and their appropriate environment is a chess game. This study is an empirical investigation testing the hypothesis that the length of a chess game is inversely related to the difference in the chess skill levels of the artificial chess players. Five series of chess games of 18 games in each series were instituted between five pairings of web-based chess engines. The chess engine, chess.com Level 10, was a player in each series and won all 18 games in each series. The opposing players came from the Play Magnus app at five different levels of chess skill. This study provided an investigation of 90 chess games involving artificial chess players. The hypothesis for the study was confirmed. Game length was significantly inversely related to the disparity in chess proficiency between artificial chess players. This is one of the first scientific studies of artificial participants.
Factors influencing Youth Unemployment in Sri Lanka
Authors: Weerasiri A.R.P. , Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C.
Published: April 2021

The potential stock of human capital among youth is a leading factor for accelerating the economic growth of a country via maximising full capacity utilisation. The main purpose of this study is to identify the factors influencing youth unemployment in Sri Lanka using a subsample of 3,562 youths derived from the Sri Lanka Labour Force Survey, 2018. Findings stemmed from binary logistic regression analysis revealed that skill mismatch, including language and digital literacy and geographical mismatch, including province, influences youth unemployment in Sri Lanka. Moreover, this study showed that the probability of being unemployed is high among young females, youths who are educated up to post-secondary level, vocationally trained youths, and youths with high levels of language and digital literacy. The findings highlight the importance of improving the country's human capital in terms of education and vocational training and allow policymakers to rethink the possible reforms in the education and vocational training systems to improve knowledge, skills, attitudes, and the mindsets of the youth targeting job orientations.
Book Review: Towards A Common Future: Understanding Growth, Sustainability in the Asia-Pacific Region edited by Banik, A., Barai, M. K. and Suzuki, Y. (Palgrave Macmillan; 1st Edition (2017), Pages: 366)
Authors: Wanniarachchige M.K.
Published: April 2021

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Epilandex vignai sp. nov. from Sulawesi (Dermaptera: Anisolabididae)
Authors: Kočárek Petr
Published: April 2021

A new species of the genus Epilandex Hebard, 1927, Epilandex vignai sp. nov., is described based on material from Sulawesi, Indonesia. The habitus and diagnostic characteristics are illustrated, and the taxonomic position is discussed. An identification key for all recognised Epilandex species is provided.
Respiratory pathogens in patients with acute exacerbation of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis from a developing country
Authors: Shahid Shayan , Jabeen Kausar , Iqbal Nousheen , Farooqi Joveria , Irfan Muhammad
Published: April 2021

Bronchiectasis unrelated to cystic fibrosis (non-CF bronchiectasis) has become a major respiratory disease in developing nations. The dilated mucus filled airways promote bacterial overgrowth followed by chronic infection, bronchial inflammation, lung injury and re-infection Accurate pathogen identification and antimicrobial susceptibility allowing appropriate treatment, in turn, may break this vicious cycle. To study the spectrum and antimicrobial spectrum of pathogen yielded from respiratory specimens in adult patients with acute exacerbation of non-cystic fibrosis (CF) bronchiectasis. This cross-sectional study was performed at the pulmonology clinics of the Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan from 2016-2019. Respiratory specimens were collected from adult patients with acute exacerbation of non-CF bronchiectasis presenting in pulmonology clinics. Microbial cultures were performed using standard methodology. Susceptibility testing was performed and interpreted using Clinical Laboratory Standard Institute criteria.  A total of 345 positive cultures from 160 patients presenting with acute exacerbation were evaluated. The most frequent organisms were Pseudomonas aeruginosa (n=209) followed by Hemophilus influenzae (n=40) and Staphylococcus aureus (n=24). High rates of antimicrobial resistance were found in all these pathogens. Proportion of Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains resistant to ciprofloxacin, imipenem, ceftazidime and piperacillin-tazobactam were 27.1%, 16.8%, 14.8% and 13.1% respectively. 65% of Hemophilus influenzae strains were resistant to cotrimoxazole and ciprofloxacin and 66.7% of Staphylococcus aureus strains were resistant to methicillin. High antimicrobial resistance in non-CF bronchiectasis patients against commonly used antimicrobials is a concern and highlight need for urgent community level interventions to improve clinical outcome in these patients.
Il processo diagnostico e relazionale in psichiatria. Validità epistemologica tra normalità e patologia
Authors: Allò Alfio
Published: April 2021

Il presente lavoro vuole definire la bassa rilevanza epistemologica che il metodo assume in psichiatria. Si sono dunque circoscritte differenti problematiche, presenti all’interno del rapporto terapeuta-paziente. Problematiche che si rappresentano nell’etichettamento diagnostico, nel frazionamento del sistema di possibilità del paziente e nell’impossibilità di controllare le differenze fra i terapeuti, per quanto di soggettivo può emergere nella relazione terapeutica. Questioni che richiedono una valutazione in funzione della ricerca clinica, nella possibilità di trovare una linea di continuità fra normalità e patologia, non esistendo peculiarità comuni rintracciabili solo tra i pazienti. In pratica è possibile osservare una fluttuazione fra un comportamento maggiormente adattivo e un comportamento maggiormente disfunzionale, sia all’interno di un quadro patologico sia all’interno di una cosiddetta normalità. Una fluttuazione basata su un impianto relazionale, più o meno adeguato, che caratterizza entrambe le dimensioni, segnando un continuum nel passaggio fra normalità e patologia. In effetti un impianto che può indebolirsi fino a decifrarsi nella patologia. A partire da tali osservazioni è possibile giustificare il paziente al di là degli aspetti tipicamente circoscritti dalla malattia mentale. Una questione che può definire una visione maggiormente comprensiva delle possibilità del paziente, quindi ponendo una valutazione maggiormente oggettiva, in tal modo decostruendo in parte il processo di frammentazione riferibile all’etichettamento diagnostico.
Commento all’articolo: Psicoanalisi in forma e azione
Authors: Maggiolini Alfio
Published: April 2021

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Al cinema con lo psicoanalista
Authors: Parrella Carmine
Published: April 2021

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Editoriale
Authors: Florita Marcello
Published: April 2021

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Simulation Research on Acoustic Detection Technology of Buried PE Pipes
Authors: Chen Bo , Lan Jiao , Ge Liang , Lu Yunfeng , Hu Yingbo , Li Wenhai , Lai Cui , Xiao Xiaoting , Huang Qi
Published: April 2021

Polyethylene (PE) pipe has been widely used in gas transportation pipeline system because it overcomes the shortcomings of non-corrosion resistance of metal pipelines. However, the stiffness and strength of PE pipe are small, and it is easy to be destroyed in the third-party construction process. Moreover, PE pipe is not electrically or magnetically conductive, and it is unable to use the developed metal pipe detection method, which has brought great security risks. Urban gas pipeline accidents occur frequently, and the situation during the production is complex and severe. Therefore, it is of great significance to study how to effectively realize the detection of underground PE pipe. This paper verifies the feasibility of the acoustic method from the perspective of simulation. Firstly, it studies the influence of buried pipe depth on the received signal of geophone. Secondly, it studies the influence of buried pipe size on the received signal of PE geophone with a certain depth Finally, it studies the received signal of geophone when PE pipe is in mixed soil. The simulation results show that the method based on acoustic wave is suitable, the signal source emits a sweeping frequency single tone sine wave, which propagates to the target and is reflected. A string of geophones on the ground measure the velocity of the surface vibration. Given the propagation rate of wave in the material, time delay can be used between signal sent and received on the ground to obtain the estimated distance to the target.
МАЊИНСКИ ИДЕНТИТЕТИ И ДРУШТВЕНА ИНТЕГРАЦИЈА: ОД ПОСТКОЛОНИЈАЛНОСТИ ДО ДЕКОЛОНИЈАЛНОГ ОБРТА
Authors: Лендак-Кабок Каролина
Published: April 2021

Када је реч о анализи идеолошког дискурса и дискурса моћи, критике модернизма и европоцентризма, а пре свега о тематској усредсређености на подређене и маргинализоване културе или делове света, постколонијалне сту- дије су она област која нуди теоријске могућности и концепте за тумачење са- времених културних токова (Đorđević 2008: 29). „[О]собеност постколонијал- них студија је тежња за откривањем гласова нижих маргиналних слојева и група, оне историјске прашине које се расипа не остављајући за собом траг у званичним документима и историјама” (Đorđević 2008: 41).
ГЕОРГ ЗИМЕЛ „СИРОМАШНИ, УВОД У СОЦИОЛОГИЈУ СИРОМАШТВА“
Authors: Николајевић Александра
Published: April 2021

Књига Историја сиромаштва Г. Зимела може се сматрати полазиштем социологије сиромаштва у академском проучавању поменутог феномена. Ос- новни допринос књиге огледа се у начинима на који се расветљава проблемати- ка дефинисања сиромаштва, али и у пружању „алата“ за повезивање концепта сиромаштва са друштвом у целини. Премда неуобичајено за наведени период социолошког развоја и стваралаштва, ово Зимелово дело специфично приступа анализи и начину истраживања сиромаштва антиципирајући теоријски приступ који се профилисао знатно касније – конструкционизам.
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND FIRM INNOVATIVENESS OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN THE SOUTH-SOUTH OF NIGERIA
Authors: Mienipre Agadah , Nwuche Christine
Published: April 2021

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between knowledge management and firm innovativeness of manufacturing firms in the south-south of Nigeria. The study offers an empirical assessment of the relationship as based on its operational framework – 3bivariate null hypothetical statements are put forward. The research design adopted was the cross-sectional survey and data for this study was generated from managers and key personnel of the target organizations using structured questionnaire. The study adopted the Spearman’s rank order correlation in its assessment for bivariate correlations between knowledge management and measures of firm innovativeness (propensity to create new products, propensity to create new business system and propensity to create new processes). The findings reveal significant relationships between knowledge management and the measures of firm innovativeness. In conclusion, it was stated that knowledge management, offers the necessary support, orientation and knowledge control for enhancing firm innovativeness.
Strategic, Tactical and Operational Decisions in Family Businesses: A Qualitative Case Study
Authors: Kuruppuge Ravindra , Gregar Ales
Published: April 2021

Previous studies of family businesses have no common agreement on what should be the most effective and efficient approach for making decisions at different managerial levels to solve business issues. Accordingly, the main objective of this study was to understand the nature of decision-making by family members who are involved in a business in different capacities such as owners, owner managers, and managers. Locating the research in the interpretivist paradigm, and utilizing qualitative case study methods (Yin, 1994), we interviewed 24 respondents from 12 well-known family firms from different districts in Sri Lanka. Thematic analysis indicated that the consultative approach is mostly used by family members in operational, functional, and top level management decisions. Yet, family members’ decisions in the business as owners, owner-managers, and managers have not shown a common decision-making process. Owner-managers’ roles in the business decisions are highlighted as they make rational, risk averse, and deliberate business decisions which would assist to run the business. In comparison, owners and managers have followed the consultative decision-making approach to shape business decisions in line with family requirements.
Examined Lives: The Transformative Power of Active Interviewing in Narrative Approach
Authors: Prout Peter , Lowe Geoffrey , Gray Christina , Jefferson Sarah
Published: April 2021

An unexamined life is not worth living Socrates (470-399 BC)

In this article I reveal transformative experiences stemming from non-verbal communication in the context of active interviewing in narrative research. Drawing upon my recent experience interviewing positive veteran teachers about the relationships they believe vital in maintaining their passion and enthusiasm for teaching, I explore the unique nature of narrative research in fostering intra-personal transformation. The goal of the article is to highlight transformation as an outcome in narrative research, with particular focus upon non-verbal communication in active interviewing. The article is constructed to examine transformation in thinking and understanding within the relational nature of narrative research in education; to highlight the complexity of non-verbal communication in the context of narrative research; and, to consider the nature of personal reflective practice in examining one's ontological and epistemological framework for establishing respectful and ethical relationships between researcher and participants in narrative research.
Tuberculosis Medication Nonadherence—A Qualitative Case Study
Authors: Swaminathan Karthick , Ramakrishnan Lalitha , Krishnamacharyulu C. S. G.
Published: April 2021

India is grappling with the problem of controlling tuberculosis nearly for the past 50 years. The problem of nonadherence to treatment regimen has also worsened the situation of multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in India. This article explores the factors behind nonadherence among erstwhile TB defaulters in a rural district in India. In-depth interviews with seven chronic defaulters and with healthcare professionals were conducted at a government-run Chest Clinic. In addition to in-depth interviews with defaulters and healthcare professionals, medical records and government orders related to TB control were examined extensively. Participants were also observed to understand their interaction with healthcare professionals and fellow patients, especially during drug delivery time. Qualitative content analysis is the most appropriate method to analyze the transcribed text and archival records. Qualitative content analysis brought out five major themes responsible for their past nonadherence behavior, namely, (a) Awareness about tuberculosis and treatment, (b) Symptom recognition and self-medication, (c) Family support, (d) Accessibility, and (e) Stigma. Findings are documented according to the major themes and documenting direct quotes from participants and with healthcare professionals wherever appropriate. This case study also provided context-specific recommendations to the healthcare professionals as regards the nonadherence behavior among TB patients. It is hoped these focused recommendations, albeit known to the healthcare professionals, would be extremely useful in making modifications to the existing program to tackle the nonadherence behavior.
Method as Method: A Play in Three Acts
Authors: Huddleston Gabriel , Rocha Samuel
Published: April 2021

The authors present a play in three acts that we hope speaks for itself on some level. While we recognize that context is important, we do believe in the power in audience interpretation of a work of art. For more information, please refer to the prologue.
Impact of Social Media Addiction on Employees’ Wellbeing and Work Productivity
Authors: Priyadarshini Chetna , Dubey Ritesh , Kumar YLN , Jha Rajneesh
Published: April 2021

The objective of this study is to gain insights into the experiences of employees regarding their social media usage and consequences of social media overuse at the workplace. Fourteen semi-structured interviews were conducted, audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) procedures. The qualitative data was collected from the employees working in renowned IT/ITES companies in India. The themes that emerged are lack of sleep; backache and eye strain; feeling of envy; lack of depth in the relationships; tendency to seek approvals; not meeting deadlines; compromise with the work quality; distraction from work. The present study intends to assist human resource managers in designing appropriate policies and guidelines pertaining to employees’ social media usage at the workplace.
Impact of Indian Demonetization on Working and Non-Working Married Women: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
Authors: Iqbal Naved , Dar Imtiyaz , Khan Irum
Published: April 2021

The sudden announcement of demonetization in India caused an immediate financial crisis that cascaded throughout the whole country and consequently caused suffering in the lives of many people, one such group being married women. Therefore, the present study aimed to explore and understand how married women were impacted by the demonetization policy. A total of 20 working and non-working women were selected from New Delhi and a qualitative research design based on interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was employed. The present study identified three themes (i.e., problems due to demonetization, coping with demonetization, and diverse experiences associated with hidden money) and ten subthemes in which it was evident that both working and non-working women were impacted by the demonetization policy. Participants were able to develop different coping strategies to deal with the crisis. Surprisingly, contrary to our expectations, none of the participants received any negative treatment from their husbands after knowing their hidden savings.
Factors Affecting ICT Integration During Teaching Practices: A Multiple Case Study of Three Indonesian Universities
Authors: Habibi Akhmad , Razak Rafiza , Yusop Farrah , Mukminin Amirul , Yaqin Lalu
Published: April 2021

Information and communication technology (ICT) is a strong force for economic, social, political, and educational reforms happening throughout the world including in developing countries. In this qualitative inquiry, we aimed at elaborating factors affecting ICT integration during teaching practices in pre-service teacher training programs (PTTPs) of three Indonesian universities from the perspectives of fifty-five pre-service teachers. The thematic analysis of this study revealed two major themes, barriers and enablers, which affected the integration of ICT during teaching practices. Based on the themes, this study led to the development of a conceptual model of factors affecting the ICT integration. Recommendations are made for the betterment of Indonesian PTTPs and related stakeholders.
Exploring the Mentoring Needs of Early- and Mid-Career URM Engineering Faculty: A Phenomenological Study
Authors: Mendez Sylvia , Tygret Jennifer , Martin Conley Valerie , Haynes Comas , Gerhardt Rosario
Published: April 2021

While mentoring has been identified as a valuable resource in recruiting and retaining underrepresented minority (URM) faculty, little research has examined the difference in mentoring needs of early- and mid-career engineering URM faculty members. As these needs can change as they navigate academia and the tenure process, mentors can effectively provide guidance and support only when they have been identified. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to determine the mentoring needs and activities of early- and mid-career URM engineering faculty who participated in the IMPACT mentoring program and how their needs were met (Moustakas, 1994). The IMPACT program and the associated research were supported by a National Science Foundation Office for Broadening Participation in Engineering award (15-42728 and 15-42524). The Ideal Mentoring Model for URM Faculty served as the theoretical framework and the study included interviews with 11 early- to mid-career faculty who provided an in-depth understanding of the participants’ needs and activities. Findings indicate all faculty members seek career development support in navigating the engineering promotion and tenure process. However, mid-career faculty display greater interest in receiving sponsorship and coaching from their mentors, as well as an awareness of the importance of having a network of mentors.
Confessions of a Novice Researcher: An Autoethnography of Inherent Vulnerabilities
Authors: Kennedy Laura
Published: April 2021

In the field of doctoral student education, novice researcher identity literature is largely authored by research supervisors or other senior scholars. Novice researchers’ firsthand accounts of their triumphs and tribulations are relatively un(der)represented. This autoethnography draws on data generated through reflexive analytic memos and conversations with my academic advisor to offer just that: a firsthand account of my researcher debut, including the inherent vulnerabilities I experienced throughout the practicum process. The paper then asks the reader to consider what it might look like for doctoral education programs to make visible the ongoing internal negotiations of one’s researcher identity.
“Save My Baby”: The Lived Experience of Hospitalized Pregnant Women With a Threat of Preterm birth
Authors: Al-Maharma Dua' , Khalaf Inaam , Abu-Moghli Fathieh , Alhamory Sajeda
Published: April 2021

Activity restriction in hospital to prevent preterm birth (PTB) is widely used as the first step of treatment. It is associated with adverse physiological and psychological effects on maternal and fetal health that might persist years after birth. A sample of 10 pregnant women who were hospitalized for being at risk for PTB were purposively recruited to describe their lived experience via semi-structured in-depth interview. Five themes were identified, the maternal role establishment and suspending responsibilities, the women's perception of fear of uncertainty and finding support, dissatisfaction of care, the change of routine life and family relationships, and the cultural influence from the participants perspectives. Pregnant women with threat of PTB endure the physical and psychological suffering from being hospitalized to reach their ultimate goal of “having alive and healthy child via safe birth.” A nurse’s understanding of this experience is essential to provide a competent, compassionate and woman-centered care that can help women to cope and to establish maternal role. The study findings serve as a framework for improving services at health care facilities to be mother friendly to mitigate the negative effect of hospitalization during pregnancy on the women and their child health years after birth.
The Potential Role of Comics in Teaching Qualitative Research Methods
Authors: Kara Helen , Brooks Jenni
Published: April 2021

This article argues that comics have a potentially positive role to play in supporting the teaching of qualitative research methods in higher education. It tells the story of the creation and use of a short pedagogical comic. We begin with a brief review of the literature around the use of comics in teaching. Then we offer two first-person accounts. Independent researcher Helen Kara narrates her creation of Conversation with a Purpose, designed as a resource to support the teaching of qualitative interviewing. It contains the story of a student’s first real-world interview, with some deliberately ambiguous aspects, and some discussion questions. Then Jenni Brooks, a senior lecturer in sociology at Sheffield Hallam University, outlines her use of the comic in teaching undergraduate sociology students. Each author offers a brief reflection on her experience. We conclude that the use of comics has the potential to bridge the gap between classroom and practice for inexperienced qualitative researchers, and we encourage further research in this area.
Conducting Qualitative Longitudinal Research on Learning to Teach English Pronunciation: Challenges, Pitfalls…Coffee, and Bubbles!
Authors: Burri Michael
Published: April 2021

Inquiries into the impact of second language teacher education on the development of teachers' practices, beliefs, and knowledge have increased substantially in the last few years. However, most studies tend to investigate the process of second language teacher learning over a relatively short period of time, and only limited literature addresses methodological considerations in longitudinal research, making the design of this type of study potentially challenging for researchers. The aim of this paper is to first describe an ongoing project which explores the process of teachers learning to teach English pronunciation over a period of six years. Following an overview of the study design, five major challenges that I have faced while conducting the research project are discussed: (1) design issues; (2) access to teacher-participants; (3) time-related issues; (4) data management; and (5) personal involvement. Included in the discussion are methodological insights I have gained while carrying out the research and several navigational strategies I have used to overcome the aforementioned challenges. The purpose of providing this personal account is to shed light on my own experiences with navigating methodological challenges as a means of empowering researchers in designing and carrying out longitudinal research.
“RIPSSL”: A New Reflective Inquiry Protocol to Lift the Lid on Students’ Significant Extra-Curricular Learning Outcomes from Study Abroad
Authors: Reid Andrea , Slade Christine , Rowland Susan
Published: April 2021

Education abroad generally has no overarching curriculum outside the formal study component. This paper presents the Reflective Inquiry Protocol for Surfacing Significant Learning (RIPSSL), a new approach for understanding and articulating significant learning from education abroad. Tests of RIPSSL show education abroad students use it to move beyond “it was great” when considering learning from their experiences. Our findings are important for educators and students as they work to recognize and articulate the value of education abroad. RIPSSL provides a reflective educational approach to evidence learning from life experiences by surfacing students’ significant learning in their own words.
Making the Complicated Accessible: Kakali Bhattacharya’s Fundamentals of Qualitative Research: A Practice Guide
Authors: DeHart Jason
Published: April 2021

In this book review, the text, Fundamentals of Qualitative Research: A Practical Guide by Kakali Bhattacharya, is considered. Attention is given to the way the author takes complicated ideas and makes them accessible. The audience and potential uses of the book are also considered.
“Qualitative Research as a Public Good”: A Review of Patricia Leavy’s The Oxford Handbook of Qualitative Research
Authors: Oplatka Izhar
Published: April 2021

The Oxford Handbook of Qualitative Research offers both a retrospective and prospective view of the field. Its 34 chapters provide a wide variety of philosophical/theoretical approaches, research strategies and methodological tools in qualitative research and provide insight into the history of the field, ethics, and innovative streams of thoughts and methods. In this review, several chapters are reviewed to illustrate the wealth and depth of this handbook and its contribution to the field is discussed.
Between heritage and modernity employment and incomes in rural post-communist Romania
Authors: ILIE Simona
Published: April 2021

The paper follows up the changes emerged in employment and living standards of Romanian rural households over the post-communist period. On the background of the main changes in the socioeconomic context, rural employment is related to the situation by the beginning of the post-communist transition, and to urban employment developments. Based on secondary data analysis, an unfavorable rural labor market profile and educational structure are identified. However, improvements in the employment characteristics for the last decade might be noticed, together with overall income increase and marked inequality against the urban. Keywords: employment; rural development; inequality; rural ‒ urban.
Produção de tubos de concreto por centrifugação
Authors: Bicalho Luiz Araujo , Magnago Roberto De Oliveira , Baptista André Luis De Brito
Published: April 2021

Neste trabalho é apresentada uma revisão do estado da arte da produção de tubos de concreto, obtidos por centrifugação, faz-se também uma revisão do conceito de concreto armado e protendido. Mostram-se detalhes do processo de produção e valores das características do material. Os tubos centyrifugadosa apresentam vantangens em relação aos estáticos em termos de propriedades mecânicas, custos e contribuição ao meio ambiente.
Incidência de Neoplasias Malignas de Esôfago na População de Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Nóbrega Junior Walter Manuel Tavares , Barreto Nathalia Monerat Pinto Blazuti , Guerra Silvio Delfini , Carvalho Marcus Vinicius Ribeiro , Luderer Loreley Andrade , Machado Juliana De Paula , Cury Sergio Elias Vieira
Published: April 2021

Objetivo: Avaliar a incidência de neoplasias malignas do esôfago na população de Volta Redonda, através de um estudo retrospectivo em 10 anos nos registros de diagnósticos histopatológicos. Método: foram obtidos 10.000 registros, pertencentes ao acervo da disciplina de Patologia Geral do Curso de Odontologia do UniFOA, oriundos do extinto Hospital da Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional na cidade de Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, registrados no período compreendido entre os anos de 1990 a 2000. Foram selecionados os casos diagnosticados como de neoplasias malignas que apresentaram o esôfago como sítio primário. Neoplasias metastáticas não foram consideradas. Resultados: Foram encontrados 1280 casos diagnosticados como de neoplasias malignas no referido serviço. Dentre esses, 3,90% (n=50) apresentaram como sitio primário o esôfago. A idade variou de 42 a 76 anos, com média de 65,6 anos, com predominância na faixa etária entre 60 e 69 anos (n=29). Ocorreram 38 casos no gênero masculino (76%) e 12 no feminino (24%). Em relação ao diagnostico histopatológico, a maioria dos casos foi de carcinomas epidermóides (n=35, 70%), tendo sido encontrados 15 casos (30%) de adenocarcinomas. Conclusões: A incidência encontrada foi de 3,9%, com maior ocorrência na faixa etária entre 60 e 69 anos e no gênero masculino.             O principal tipo histológico foi o Carcinoma epidermóide.
Descrição de um caso de Paracoccidioidomicose na forma infantojuvenil
Authors: Carneiro Samara Guerra , Torres Albino Moreira , Barreto Bianca Ribeiro , Strapasson João Francesco , Ribeiro Tiago Turci
Published: April 2021

A paracoccidioidomicose é uma micose sistêmica. Sua infecção ocorre pela inalação dos conídeos dispersos no ar. É uma patologia que pode acometer todo o organismo humano e contém diversas formas de apresentação. O objetivo deste estudo foi relatar e discutir o caso de um paciente que apresentou a forma infanto-juvenil. Paciente do sexo masculino, 11 anos, HIV negativo, natural de Mendes – RJ, onde foi criado na zona rural até os 7 anos de idade, atualmente reside em Volta Redonda. O adolescente foi admitido no hospital: hipocorado (1+/4), presença de linfoadenopatias generalizadas, hepatoesplenomegalia e iniciou quadro de febre após o terceiro dia de internação. A sorologia de TORCH não nos mostrou resultados importantes. Foi realizada biopsia linfonodal axilar esquerda, cujo resultado histopatológico foi de doença granulomatosa difusa, com imagens fúngicas semelhantes à “roda de leme”, fortificando o diagnóstico de Paracococcidiodomicose. Fez uso de Anfotericina B em ambiente hospitalar e sulfametaxazol com trimetoprim em domicílio. A suspeita dessa enfermidade é facilitada através da associação do caráter endêmico com a história e manifestações clínicas apresentadas pelos pacientes. Esse relato teve como finalidade evidenciar a importância de se elaborar uma anamnese minuciosa, o diagnóstico e o tratamento adequado desta patologia grave e que pode ser fatal.
Pontos divergentes da Educação Física em Escolas Públicas e Privadas: a visão de professores do Ensino Superior
Authors: Severino Cláudio Delunardo , Adriano Lidiana Gomes
Published: April 2021

A presente pesquisaaborda a Educação Física Escolar em instituições públicas e privadas, a partirda visão dos professores, objetivando a compreensão de possíveis pontos divergentesque ocorrem nas mesmas, por intermédio de uma entrevista semiestruturada, comseis docentes que atuam em Instituições de Ensino Superior da Região Sul Fluminense,bem como nas redes privada e pública da Educação Básica. Por se tratar de umapesquisa qualitativa, o foco baseia-se na descrição e interpretação dossignificados e experiências dos indivíduos com a maior precisão possível. Ficouexplícito, sob o olhar dos entrevistados, que existem distinções entre as instituiçõespúblicas e privadas, referentes à ação pedagógica, a parte infraestrutural e opapel atribuído às referidas escolas.
Teoria da complexidade sob a perspectiva da gestão
Authors: Vieira Ernesto José , Martins Henrique Cordeiro , Gonçalves Carlos Alberto
Published: April 2021

Resumo Este trabalho procura verificar se existem elementos típicos da Teoria da Complexidade em empresas que operam em ambiência turbulenta, dinâmica e não linear; e se a visão,  missão e objetivos consistem em atratores que  evitam que a bifurcação ou ponto de  ruptura se instale.  Para responder à estas perguntas, tornou-se  necessário incluir nesta pesquisa um objetivo geral além dos específicos. Como suporte desenvolveu-se um referencial teórico, com um capitulo sobre Teoria da Complexidade e um outro  sobre gerenciamento  que por sua vez descreve sobre estratégias emergentes. Em seguida aborda-se  a  metodologia que é classificada como qualitativa, por meio de um estudo exploratório para avaliação de  dez empresas da Grande Belo Horizonte. Analisou-se os dados obtidos nas entrevistas quando concluiu-se que os  resultados observados validam as proposições iniciais.
A imagem do Rio de Janeiro através dos cartões-postais
Authors: Souza Suelen Cristina Almeida de , Borges Marcio Dos Santos
Published: April 2021

Este artigo se propõe a analisar a imagem do Rio de Janeiro através de um diagnóstico feito nos cartões postais e de uma pesquisa realizada com moradores da cidade, concluindo que a cidade carioca possui uma grande oferta de atrativos turísticos que ainda não são explorados. Os cartões postais são um dos melhores meios de comunicação para divulgar a imagem de uma cidade. O Rio de Janeiro dispõe de inúmeros atrativos para serem expostos nos postais e serem vendidos com o intuito de atrair os turistas. Apesar desta diversidade de atrativos, muitas imagens não são vendidas, fazendo com que as pessoas acreditem que a cidade oferece apenas o que está a venda, tais imagens como: o Cristo Redentor, Pão de Açúcar, Futebol e a praia de Copacabana, além de algumas imagens não contribuírem para que a cidade maravilhosa seja bem repercutida no Brasil e no exterior.
Informar ou Determinar? - Liberdade de Imprensa, Propaganda Política e Jornalismo Político.
Authors: Machado Vitor Barletta , Nishimura Katia Mika , Brandão Bianca Monsores Gomes , Braz Camila De Souza , Rodrigues Cristiane Arantes Castro , Da Conceição João Paulo Cordeiro dos Santos
Published: April 2021

O presente  artigo discute, a partir dos  resultados de uma pesquisa de Iniciação Científica, realizada durante o segundo semestre de 2010, a questão da relação entre a produção da informação e a escolha do eleitorado brasileiro. O objetivo da pesquisa consistia em avaliar se alguns dos principais telejornais brasileiros adotavam posturas políticas deliberadas em suas matérias, procurando influenciar a decisão de voto da população. A partir da observação e acompanhamento, durante todo o período da campanha eleitoral, de três telejornais da Rede Globo: Jornal Hoje, Jornal Nacional e Jornal da Globo, selecionada por ser a emissora que ainda apresenta os maiores índices de audiência e por seu envolvimento em polêmicas eleitorais no passado recente, o grupo de pesquisa avaliou a ocorrência de situações que configurassem favorecimento ou desfavorecimento a algum candidato. Os resultados da pesquisa não apontaram situações em que se observasse uma tomada explícita de posicionamento político. O levantamento e a discussão da  bibliografia temática apontam conclusões que coincidiram com as alcançadas em nossas observações, de que ainda que as mídias atuem como agentes políticos partidários, isso não basta para provocar alterações nas intenções de voto. O artigo também avança em algumas reflexões preliminares sobre os impactos das novas formas de comunicação no contexto político contemporâneo.
Psychogenic orofacial pain: literature review, development of a diagnostic questionnaire and three cases report.
Authors: Molina Omar Franklin , Santos Zeila Coelho , E Silva Natalia De Paula , Gama Karla Regina , Marchezan Rogério Ferreira , Cury Sérgio Elias , Dib Jamil Elias
Published: April 2021

Objectives: Review the literature on psychogenic face or head pain, develop a diagnostic questionnaire for psychogenic head and face pain and present three clinical cases presenting psychogenic pain. Material and Methods: Review of 18 papers on psychogenic pain to develop a diagnostic questionnaire with questions to be answered by patients  that presented these three clinical cases. Results: The common things observed in three patients presenting psychogenic pain were  higher scores  in bruxing behavior, depression, somatization, severe pain and the presence of psychic conflict. Conclusions: Various types of other face and headaches occur in subjects with psychogenic face and head pain. Psychogenic pain individuals usually present severe pain associated with depression. Psychic conflict, somatization and depression are usually associated with psychogenic pain.
Update on major clones of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonizing and/or infecting humans and its distribution in Brazil
Authors: Da Costa Thaina Miranda , Vieira Valéria , Alves Fábio Aguiar
Published: April 2021

Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium well known for its ability to acquire genes for resistance to antimicrobial drugs. A few years after the discovery of penicillin, which initiated the era of antibiotics, resistance to this drug had already been reported in hospitals and in a few decades also became a problem within the communities. Likewise, shortly after the introduction of methicillin as a therapeutic option, the resistance was observed. The indiscriminate use of antibiotics is an important factor contributing to the emergence of new resistant strains. This pathogen has the ability to spread rapidly and asymptomatically among healthy individuals. Infections caused by Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have reached a global share and are increasing in hospitals and community, including countries that previously had a low prevalence of MRSA history, exposing a significant diversity of clones identified. Outbreaks of infections caused by strains of Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) have been reported worldwide, including Brazil, where there is currently an epidemic of CA-MRSA. The present article intends to review the molecular epidemiology of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and its evolution, with a focus on the clones distributed in Brazil.
Efeito do duplo envelhecimento nas propriedades da liga ti-12mo-13nb
Authors: Gabriel Sinara Borborema , Vieira Thallys Fillip Barbosa , Torres Juliana , De Oliveira Mauricio Bessa , Jr. Emanuel Santos , De Almeida Luiz Henrique , Nunes Carlos Angelo , Dille Jean
Published: April 2021

Ligas de Ti do tipo β tem sido muito estudadas para aplicação em dispositivos biomédicos por apresentarem um balanço de vantagens em relação às outras ligas de Ti, tais como alta relação resistência / densidade, excelente resistência à fadiga e, além disso, tendem a apresentar o menor módulo dentre todos os tipos de ligas. Contudo, para um material ser utilizado como implante ortopédico é necessário um balanço entre alta resistência e baixo módulo de elasticidade. Estudos mostram que não é trivial obter simultaneamente baixo módulo de elasticidade e alta resistência nas ligas de Ti. Várias microestruturas podem ser obtidas por diferentes tratamentos de envelhecimento os quais influenciam várias propriedades das ligas e, portanto um satisfatório tratamento de envelhecimento poderá resultar num melhor balanço entre baixo módulo de elasticidade e alta resistência. Há vários tratamentos de envelhecimento que podem ser realizados em uma liga β metaestável. Um destes é o duplo envelhecimento, que consiste em dois processos. Realiza-se um envelhecimento em uma temperatura em torno de 250 ºC que favoreça a precipitação da fase ω (isotérmica) e um subsequente envelhecimento numa temperatura maior para a precipitação de fase α. O foco deste envelhecimento é obter uma precipitação de fase α mais fina e uniforme. Desta forma, o objetivo deste trabalho foi estudar o efeito do duplo envelhecimento nas propriedades da liga Ti-12Mo-13Nb. A liga Ti-12Mo-13Nb foi processada termomecanicamente e passou por um duplo envelhecimento que consistiu primeiramente num envelhecimento na temperatura de 300 ᵒC por 10 min, 45 min e 3 h e um subsequente envelhecimento na temperatura de 500 ºC por 24 h. Como resultado foi observado que não houve variação significativa na dureza e no módulo de elasticidade com a variação da fração volumétrica da fase ω durante o envelhecimento prévio da temperatura externa.