bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of treatment costs of plasma knife tonsillectomy with conventional tonsillectomy at Ho Chi Minh City Otolaryngology Hospital, 2020
Authors:   Hanoi University of Public Health, Nguyen Quynh Anh , Khuu Minh Thai ,   Ho Chi Minh City Otolaryngology Hospital
Published: June 2022

Objective: Tonsillitis is one of the common diseases in children and adults. Tonsillectomy is one of the most popular surgeries performed by ear-nose-throat doctors in the world as well as in Vietnam. Currently, in Vietnam, there is no scientific study evaluating the costs (include treatment cost, non-medical cost and direct cost) of 2 methods of tonsillectomy with Plasma knife and conventional tonsillectomy. Compare the treatment costs of Plasma knife tonsillectomy with conventional tonsillectomy at Ho Chi Minh City Otolaryngology Hospital in 2020 by descriptive cross-sectional method. Methods: Crossectional study with 100 patients with plasma knife tonsillectomy and 36 patients with conventional tonsillectomy Result: The results show that the average cost of a tonsillectomy with a Plasma knife is 17,695,000 ± 6,690,000 VND, the average cost of a conventional method is 21,413,000 ± 7,901,000 VND. The plasma knife tonsillectomy method has a lower total cost than the conventional method and is statistically significant with p < 0.05. The average cost saved when choosing the plasma cutting method instead of the convention is 3,178,000 VND. Although the direct cost of treatment in the Plasma group is higher than that of the conventional group, the direct costs not for treatment such as travel and meals, indirect costs of lost income of patients and caregivers lower. Because the number of days off due to surgery of the Plasma group is 6.54 ± 3.51, lower than the conventional group 8.14 ± 2.32 days Conclusion: The hospital needs to advise patients on issues of expenses through seminars, scientific reports and on the hospital's media: website, facebook, Fanpage. Keywords: Cost, tonsillectomy, plasma knife, conventional tonsillectomy, Ho Chi Minh City Otolaryngology Hospital.
Current status of pterygium, knowledge, attitude, practice and some related factors among the elderly in 03 communes of Khoai Chau district, Hung Yen Province in 2021
Authors:   Operation Smile Vietnam, Nguyen Huu Thong , Tran Thi Tuyet Hanh ,   Hanoi University of Public Health
Published: June 2022

Objective: To investigate the current status of pterygium, the relationship between the disease and risk factors from external circumstances and personal factors. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study, conducted in 2021 on elderly people in three rural communes of Khoai Chau district, Hung Yen province. Results: The rate of pterygium in this study was 33.7%, and the prevalence in women was higher than in men. The rates of achieving appropriate knowledge, attitude and practice scores were 25.4%, 87.5% and 29.2%, respectively. People who were regularly exposed to UV rays from the sun had a 2.3 times higher risk of developing pterygium than those with little exposure (OR = 2.3; 95% CI 1.2 – 4.3). People with frequent exposure to bright light sources were 4.5 times more likely to have pterygium than those with little exposure (OR = 4.5; 95% CI 1.7 -11.8). Conclusion: people, especially the elderly and women need to limit their exposure to risk factors from the outside environment that can cause pterygium by wearing sunglasses and safety glasses. Use artificial tears to clean your eyes regularly. Having periodic eye exams for early detection and timely treatment of pterygium was crucial. Keywords: pterygium; Knowledge, Attitude, Practice; elderly; Hung Yen
How technology help in diagnosis and monitor progress and understanding of mental wellbeing: initial results in the department of adolescent health, National Pediatric Hospital, Vietnam
Authors:   Hanoi University of Public Health, Le Minh Thi , Ngo Anh Vinh ,   National Children’s hospital
Published: June 2022

Telehealth technology model has been applied for health care services in Vietnam during the COVID-19 pandemic. To actively overcome the difficulty of accessibility of patients, the National Children’s Hospital equipped the telehealth system to support remote diagnosis, treatment and monitor patients. This paper is to describe the initial results of applying telehealth in supporting health workers in diagnosis and treatment of common mental disorders in the Department of Adolescent health of the National Children’s hospital from June to October, 2021. The telehealth systems offer valuable support to doctors' activities by streamlining and facilitating their work. Telehealth was demonstrated to be feasible, and effective in diagnosis and treatment common mental health disorders among adolescents in Vietnam. The COVID-19 pandemic has facilitated the acceleration and enhancement of telehealth in Vietnam. The lessons learn of telehealth in diagnosis and treatment of common mental health disorders among adolescents may be a useful reference for other departments of the hospital as well as other clinical settings. Keywords: COVID-19; Vietnam; digital health; pandemic; teleconsultation; telehealth; telemedicine, common mental disorder, adolescents.
SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS’ REGIONAL COMPETITIVENESS: AN EXPLORATION THROUGH GREY RELATIONAL ANALYSIS
Authors: Fang Tzu-Yi , Lin Sheng-Wei , Lo Huai-Wei , Wu Chia-Hao
Published: June 2022

This study aims to explore the comparison of the regional competitiveness of the nations targeted by Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy and the key indicators that influence regional competitiveness. Through comparative analysis between each other, we will further select countries and regions that are most suitable for investment and exchange. Regional competitiveness describes the ability of various economies to compete for resources or markets in a region. Exploring regional competitiveness allows the best nations for investment to be identified so that unnecessary costs and losses may be avoided. This paper proposes a multiple attribute decision making method, grey relational analysis (GRA), for solving this kind of problem. This study investigates the regional competitiveness of various nations using competitiveness rankings obtained through the ranking of grey relational ordinals. The study seeks to identify critical factors underlying regional competitiveness. The study variables are grouped into four major factors: economy, human resources, technology, and trade capability. The results reveal that India, Singapore, and Australia are nations with regional competitive advantages. Labor force and technology are indispensable factors for enhancing regional competitiveness. ASEAN countries have greater regional competitiveness than South Asia or Australia and New Zealand.
An Arbitrarily High-order Spectral Difference Method with Divergence Cleaning (SDDC) for Compressible Magnetohydrodynamic Simulations on Unstructured Grids
Authors: Chen Kuangxu , Liang Chunlei
Published: June 2022

This paper reports a recent development of the high-order spectral difference method with divergence cleaning (SDDC) for accurate simulations of both ideal and resistive magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) on curved unstructured grids consisting of high-order isoparametric quadrilateral elements. The divergence cleaning approach is based on the improved generalized Lagrange multiplier, which is thermodynamically consistent. The SDDC method can achieve an arbitrarily high order of accuracy in spatial discretization, as demonstrated in the test problems with smooth solutions. The high-order SDDC method combined with the artificial dissipation method can sharply capture shock interfaces with the oscillation-free property and resolve small-scale vortex structures and density fluctuations on relatively sparse grids. The robustness of the codes is demonstrated through long time simulations of ideal MHD problems with progressively interacting shock structures, resistive MHD problems with high Lundquist numbers, and viscous resistive MHD problems on complex curved domains.
An Early Assessment of the Forecast by the Solar Cycle 25 Prediction Panel
Authors: Carrasco V. M. S. , Vaquero J. M.
Published: June 2022

The effects of solar activity on technology have increased the interest in solar forecasting both in the scientific community and in society. With two and a half years of data available, we are approximately halfway to the maximum of Solar Cycle 25. Several research groups around the world published their predictions for this cycle. In this work, we assess the forecast made by the Solar Cycle 25 Prediction Panel. Analyzing the sunspot number data available, we conclude that Solar Cycle 25 is one of the weakest cycles since mid-18th century and, however, it is stronger than the initial forecast of the highest range predicted by the Solar Cycle 25 Prediction Panel for the two first years and a half of its ascending phase.
Radar and Optical Characterization of Near-Earth Asteroid 2019 OK
Authors: Zambrano-Marin Luisa Fernanda , Howell Ellen S. , Taylor Patrick A. , Marshall Sean E. , Devogèle Maxime , Virkki Anne K. , Hickson Dylan C. , Rivera-Valentín Edgard G. , Venditti Flaviane C. F. , Giorgini Jon D.
Published: June 2022

We conducted radar observations of near-Earth asteroid 2019 OK on 2019 July 25 using the Arecibo Observatory S-band (2380 MHz, 12.6 cm) planetary radar system. Based on Arecibo and optical observations the apparent diameter is between 70 and 130 m. Combined with an absolute magnitude of H = 23.3 ± 0.3, the optical albedo of 2019 OK is likely between 0.05 and 0.17. Our measured radar circular polarization ratio of μ

C
= 0.33 ± 0.03 indicates 2019 OK is likely not a V- or E-type asteroid and is most likely a C- or S-type. The measured radar echo bandwidth of 39 ± 2 Hz restricts the apparent rotation period to be approximately between 3 minutes (0.049 hr, D = 70 m) and 5 minutes (0.091 h, D = 130 m). Together, the apparent diameter and rotation period suggest that 2019 OK is likely not a rubble-pile body bound only by gravity. 2019 OK is one of a growing number of fast-rotating near-Earth asteroids that require some internal strength to keep them from breaking apart.
COI amplicon sequence data of environmental DNA collected from the Bronx River Estuary, New York City
Authors: Naro-Maciel Eugenia , Ingala Melissa R. , Werner Irena E. , Reid Brendan N. , Fitzgerald Allison M.
Published: June 2022

In this data paper, we describe environmental DNA (eDNA) cytochrome c oxidase (COI) amplicon sequence data from New York City’s Bronx River Estuary. As urban systems continue to expand, describing and monitoring their biodiversity is increasingly important for sustainability. Once polluted and overexploited, New York City’s Bronx River Estuary is undergoing revitalization and restoration. To investigate and characterize the area’s diversity, we collected and sequenced river sediment and surface water samples from Hunts Point Riverside and Soundview Parks (ntotal = 48; nsediment = 25; nwater = 23). COI analysis using universal primers mlCOIintF and jgHCO2198 detected 27,328 Amplicon Sequence Variants (ASVs) from 7,653,541 sequences, and rarefaction curves reached asymptotes indicating sufficient sampling depth. Of these, eukaryotes represented 9,841ASVs from 3,562,254 sequences. At the study sites over the sampling period, community composition varied by substrate (river sediment versus surface water) and with water temperature, but not pH. The three most common phyla were Bacillariophyta (diatoms), Annelida (segmented worms), and Ochrophyta (e.g. brown and golden algae). Of the eukaryotic ASVs, we identified 614 (6.2%) to species level, including several dinoflagellates linked to Harmful Algal Blooms such as Heterocapsa spp., as well as the invasive amphipod Grandidierella japonica. The analysis detected common bivalves including blue (Mytilus edulis) and ribbed (Geukensia demissa) mussels, as well as soft-shell clams (Mya arenaria), in addition to Eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica) that are being reintroduced to the area. Fish species undergoing restoration such as river herring (Alosa pseudoharengus, A. aestivalis) failed to be identified, although relatively common fish including Atlantic silversides (Menidia menidia), menhaden (Brevoortia tyrannus), striped bass (Morone saxatilis), and mummichogs (Fundulus heteroclitus) were found. The data highlight the utility of eDNA metabarcoding for analyzing urban estuarine biodiversity and provide a baseline for future work in the area.
Relationships Between Teacher Presence and Learning Outcomes, Learning Perceptions, and Visual Attention Distribution in Videotaped Lectures
Authors: Zhang Qinghong , Chen Xianglan , Duan Yachao , Yan Xiaoying
Published: June 2022

As the rampant pandemic witnessed significant growth in online learning, numerous studies focused on designing attractive videos to improve the quality of teaching. For an effective instructional video, whether a teacher should be present on the screen remained controversial. Therefore, the study conducted bibliometric analyses to review the previous evidence on the relationships between teacher presentation types and learning performance, attention distribution, and learning perceptions. The clustering results quantitatively proved that researchers paid more attention to the empirical studies on the effect of teacher presence. Both positive and negative influence of teacher presence on learning outcomes and perceptions has also been presented. Additionally, eye-tracking results showed that teachers attracted relatively more attention in teacher-present videos. Future studies should resort to more objective methods to address the controversy and emphasize the value of the individual difference to avoid one-size-fits-all presentation types, thus enhancing the quality of videos.
Success Factors to Deliver Organizational Digital Transformation
Authors: Philippart Michel Henri
Published: June 2022

Many digital transformation initiatives of traditional firms fail. This research proposes a framework that identifies the need for corporations willing to transform, to look beyond technology. This research moves beyond the firm-wide level recommendations to increase the likelihood of success of digital transformation initiatives. It focuses on two dimensions of corporate transformation: governance and culture, and analyzed across four identified stages of digital transformation, Discovery, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment. It identifies specific challenges at each of the identified stages. Therefore, it provides a useful structure for academics to further explore the challenges of digital transformation in firms and for corporate leaders to increase the likelihood of success to transform and capture the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence.
An Alpha Finite Element Method for Linear Static and Buckling Analysis of Textile-Like Sheet Materials
Authors: Quyen Nguyen T. , Quoc Nguyen Trong , Tru Nguyen Dinh , Gomes Abel J.P. , Ferreira Fernando B.N.
Published: June 2022

A four node isoparametric shell element (Q4) based on Mindlin/Reissner plate theory and the alpha finite element method (αFEM) was formulated for a nearly exact solution of linear static and buckling analysis of textile-like sheet material. The novel idea of αFEM-Q4 is assumed to be similar to the framework of conventional finite element approaches for Q4, but the gradient of strains is scaled by a factor α ∈ [0, 1]. The numerical examples demonstrate that the αFEM-Q4 can improve the accuracy of FEM solution in static and buckling analysis shell structures of non-woven fabric. However, the αFEM-Q4 cannot provide the nearly exact solution to all elasticity problems. In addition, it also requires a quadrilateral mesh that cannot be fully generated by common geometric algorithms for complicated problem domains.
Satisfaction of outpatient oncologists with their work
Authors: Moskvicheva Liudmila , Russkikh Sergey , Makarova Ekaterina , Tarasenko Elena A. , Vasiliev Mikhail D. , Timurzieva Alina B.
Published: June 2022

Job satisfaction is a fundamental ingredient in the life quality of a modern person; for a health care worker, it determines to a large extent the quality and accessibility of health care services they provide. Our aim is identification of key reasons for low job satisfaction among outpatient oncologists at cancer care centres (CCC) and identification of the best ways to address them. 110 oncologists working in outpatient CCC in Moscow, Moscow region and Ivanovo region participated in this research. Respondents’ job satisfaction was assessed using V.A. Rozanova’s Job Satisfaction Assessment Questionnaire. Virtually a quarter (23.6%) of oncologists were dissatisfied with their work; male respondents and surgical employees reported significantly higher levels of dissatisfaction. Wage levels and equity, working hours, teamwork and coordination in carrying out collective tasks and managerial style were the main areas of dissatisfaction. Measures to improve the work process included enhancing the resource outfit, fair consideration of each employee's achievements when distributing incentives, clear allocation of responsibility for collective project tasks, creating opportunities for paid part-time work and arranging regular meals at the expense of the health care organisation. Raising managers’ awareness of the results can contribute to improvements in oncologists’ performance, work process satisfaction, productivity and performance, quality of care and access to it, as well as public satisfaction and confidence in the health-care system as a whole.
Effect modification of consecutive high concentration days on the association between fine particulate matter and mortality: a multi-city study in Korea
Authors: Lim Hyungryul , Bae Sanghyuk , Choi Jonghyuk , Choi Kyung-Hwa , Bae Hyun-Joo , Kim Soontae , Ha Mina , Kwon Ho-Jang
Published: June 2022

OBJECTIVES: Although there is substantial evidence for the short-term effect of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) on daily mortality, few epidemiological studies have explored the effect of prolonged continuous exposure to high concentrations of PM2.5. This study investigated how the magnitude of the mortality effect of PM2.5 exposure is modified by persistent exposure to high PM2.5 concentrations.METHODS: We analyzed data on the daily mortality count, simulated daily PM2.5 level, mean daily temperature, and relative humidity level from 7 metropolitan cities from 2006 to 2019. Generalized additive models (GAMs) with quasi-Poisson distribution and random-effects meta-analyses were used to pool city-specific effects. To investigate the effect modification of continuous exposure to prolonged high concentrations, we applied categorical consecutive-day variables to the GAMs as effect modification terms for PM2.5.RESULTS: The mortality risk increased by 0.33% (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.16 to 0.50), 0.47% (95% CI, -0.09 to 1.04), and 0.26% (95% CI, -0.08 to 0.60) for all-cause, respiratory, and cardiovascular diseases, respectively, with a 10 μg/m3 increase in PM2.5 concentration. The risk of all-cause mortality per 10 μg/m3 increase in PM2.5 on the first and fourth consecutive days significantly increased by 0.63% (95% CI, 0.20 to 1.06) and 0.36% (95% CI, 0.01 to 0.70), respectively.CONCLUSIONS: We found increased risks of all-cause, respiratory, and cardiovascular mortality related to daily PM2.5 exposure on the day when exposure to high PM2.5 concentrations began and when exposure persisted for more than 4 days with concentrations of ≥35 μg/m3. Persistently high PM2.5 exposure had a stronger effect on seniors.
Digital tomography in the diagnosis of a posterior pneumothorax in the intensive care unit
Authors: Wellekens Shauni , Buls Nico , De Mey Johan , Van Nieuwenhove Vincent , Cant Jeroen , Jonckheer Joop
Published: June 2022

Portable chest radiography is a valuable tool in the intensive care unit. However, the supine position causes superposition of anatomical structures resulting in less reliable detection of certain abnormalities. Recently, a portable digital tomosynthesis (pDTS) prototype with a modified motorized x-ray device was developed. We aimed to compare the diagnostic value of pDTS to standard bedside chest radiography in the diagnosis of a posterior pneumothorax. A modified motorized x-ray device was developed to perform 15 radiographic projections while translating the x-ray tube 25 cm (10 cm ramp up and 15 cm during x-ray exposure) with a total radiation dose of 0.54 mSv. This new technique of pDTS was performed in addition to standard bedside chest x-ray in a patient with a confirmed posterior hydropneumothorax. The images were compared with the standard bedside chest x-ray and computed tomography (CT) images by two experienced radiologists. The posterior hydropneumothorax previously identified with CT was visible on tomosynthesis images but not with standard bedside imaging. Combining the digital tomosynthesis technique with the portable x-ray machine could increase the diagnostic value of bedside chest radiography for the diagnosis of posterior pneumothoraces while avoiding intrahospital transport and limiting radiation exposure compared to CT.
The Role of AR Technology in the Era of Pandemic Marketing
Authors: Mitrovic Ksenija , Jakšić Anja , Spajić Jelena
Published: June 2022

The consequences of the global pandemic have accelerated the digital transformation and created a new business environment. Adapting to the circumstances, brands have shifted their communication and sales on the online channel. Despite the growth of online shopping, the inability to test products is known to be one of the main obstacles to choosing this channel. Limited access to stores during the pandemic has forced brands to choose alternative ways to display and test products. Creating business models based on virtual technologies is recognized as a chance to engage consumers in the era of pandemic marketing, when the importance of digital experiences is growing. In such conditions, the tool that enables virtual try-on, supported by augmented reality (AR) technology, has experienced expansion. The paper analyzes the usage of AR technology and its virtual try-on function. An overview of virtual solutions in different industries is given. In addition to the utilitarian, hedonistic value of interaction with such tools is also recognized, making the virtual try-on feature more than a pandemic trend.
Fast MILP Models for Division Property
Authors: Derbez Patrick , Lambin Baptiste
Published: June 2022

Nowadays, MILP is a very popular tool to help cryptographers search for various distinguishers, in particular for integral distinguishers based on the division property. However, cryptographers tend to use MILP in a rather naive way, modeling problems in an exact manner and feeding them to a MILP solver. In this paper, we show that a proper use of some features of MILP solvers such as lazy constraints, along with using simpler but less accurate base models, can achieve much better solving times, while maintaining the precision of exact models. In particular, we describe several new modelization techniques for division property related models as well as a new variant of the Quine-McCluskey algorithm for this specific setting. Moreover, we positively answer a problem raised in [DF20] about handling the large sets of constraints describing valid transitions through Super S-boxes into a MILP model. As a result, we greatly improve the solving times to recover the distinguishers from several previous works ([DF20], [HWW20], [SWW17], [Udo21], [EY21]) and we were able to search for integral distinguishers on 5-round ARIA which was out of reach of previous modeling techniques.
Ensayo sobre los desafíos de los objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible en la agenda 2030 en la educación
Authors: Anaya Falcon Lilia Elizabeth
Published: June 2022

Entre los objetivos que se marcan en la agenda es una “Educación de calidad” que en lo personal me resulta el punto más importante ya que como lo planteó Nelson Mandela “La educación es el arma más poderosa que puedes usar para cambiar el mundo” Si comenzamos a trabajar por medio de la educación cada uno de los puntos que se abordan en la agenda podríamos lograr grandes cambios, sin embargo para cumplir en su totalidad esa meta se requieren instituciones comprometidas, docentes con vocación dispuestos a buscar un cambio en nuestra sociedad y lo más importante el apoyo total a los alumnos, comunidades, instancias de gobierno, así como de toda la ciudadanía sin excepción alguna, actualmente la educación aun no abarca todo el territorio necesario, hacen falta recursos o más bien dirigentes de gobierno que se enfoquen en invertir en temas realmente importantes como lo es la educación y la construcción de escuelas en cada uno de los rincones que abarcan nuestro país y el mundo entero, por otro lado hoy en día tenemos uno de los que considero el mayor aliado de la educación pero también representa un gran peligro si no se utiliza de la manera correcta por lo que me parece importante mencionar “los medios de comunicación, redes sociales y el acceso a internet”  ya que por este medio podemos tener acceso a un sinfín de información que nos pudiera resultar útil al momento de tomar decisiones en diferentes ámbitos, también nos permite conocer e investigar cada una de las problemáticas por las que actualmente atravesamos como sociedad y conocer qué acciones se tomaron en otros países o regiones para poder erradicar o disminuir una situación o problemática por la que este pasando un individuo o sociedad, por mencionar algunos de los muchos beneficios que nos aportan las tecnologías y esta nueva modalidad de educación global.
CRESCIMENTO DE TAMBAQUI COLOSSOMA MACROPOMUM (CUVIER 1816) EM SISTEMA DE RECIRCULAÇÃO DE ÁGUA
Authors: Rocha Luan
Published: June 2022

This study provided was carried out with the objective of determining the ideal stocking density for the rearing of tambaqui juveniles Colossoma macropomum, a fish native to the northern region of the Brazil that has favorable zootechnical and market characteristics for the development of regional fish farming. For this purpose, three stocking densities (100 fish per m³, 200 fish per m³ and 300 fish per m³) in triplicate, were evaluated in a completely randomized design for 68 days. The fish, with an initial average weight of 077 ± 0.01 g, were fed daily according to the feeding rate. Regarding the results, the growth variables showed a significant difference (P> 0.05), except for survival and feed conversion, with the treatment with animals stored in 100 fish per m³ showing the best performance between treatments. The stocking density of tambaqui juveniles is inversely proportional to weight gain, specific growth rate and average feed consumption. Therefore, it is suggested to cultivate the tambaqui juveniles in a water recirculation system at the stocking density of 100 fish per m³.
UMBANDA INTERIORANA: relato em um terreiro de Vilhena (RO)
Authors: Volpi Heron Cristiano Mairink
Published: June 2022

Esta é uma pesquisa exploratória, por se tratar de um trabalho inicial. A pesquisa deste artigo está engajada em fazer um mapeamento geral sobre a umbanda na cidade de Vilhena, estado de Rondônia. Sabemos que as religiões de matrizes africanas não são politicamente fortes e, portanto, não conseguem grandes movimentos nessa seara, diferentemente das religiões evangélica e católica. Através de um relato etnográfico de terreiros de umbanda no interior de Rondônia, buscamos compreender como se dão as dinâmicas de culto, trabalho e parentesco dentro desses espaços. Por se tratar de um trabalho inicial, no qual cada aspecto abordado poderia ser etnografado de forma mais ampliada, porém, contêm as potencialidades de levantar um debate acadêmico novo para o interior de Rondônia.
FRAGMENTOS DE UMA TREJETÓRIA
Authors: Lima Jacob Carlos
Published: June 2022

O texto faz uma homenagem ao professor Mauro Koury, desaparecido em 2021, vitimado pela Covid-19. O autor relembra momentos da parceria intelectual e docente que desenvolveu com o homenageado desde o início da década de 1980 na Universidade Federal da Paraíba. Recupera memórias dessa convivência marcada por coleguismo, conflitos, afastamentos e aproximações, que refletem a complexidade do convívio social, das idiossincrasias de cada um, do caráter aleatório e imprevisto de todo percurso individual. Apresenta fragmentos de trajetórias cruzadas e descontinuas, mas que possibilitam a compreensão do momento de expansão e consolidação do sistema federal de universidades, da pós-graduação, a partir da descrição de encontros e desencontros pessoais.
FAT STUDIES: entrevista com Cat Pausé
Authors: Pausé Cat , Pontes Nicole
Published: June 2022

Caitlin Clare Pausé — Cat Pausé — foi especialista na área dos Fat Studies, professora da Massey University (Nova Zelândia) e diretora do Centro de Libertação das Pessoas Gordas. Coeditou The Routledge International Handbook of Fat Studies (PAUSÉ; TAYLOR, 2021) e coordenaria a próxima conferência Fat Studies: Rights, Personhood, Disposability que ocorrerá online em julho de 2022. Sua pesquisa está focada nos efeitos do estigma da gordura na saúde e no bem-estar de indivíduos gordos e como os ativistas gordos resistem ao “Apocalipse Gordo”. Ela foi defensora de uma nova ética da gordura que se centralize numa epistemologia da gordura. Seu programa de rádio e podcast, Friend of Marilyn, vem apresentando trabalhos acadêmicos e discussões sobre gordura, bem como introduzindo temas e indivíduos ligados ao ativismo gordo desde 2011. A presente entrevista foi realizada em janeiro de 2022 por Nicole Pontes, professora e pesquisadora da Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Unidade Acadêmica de Serra Talhada, como parte de um projeto para estreitar laços e ampliar o acesso da comunidade acadêmica brasileira interessada nos Fat Studies aos autores e autoras da área mundo afora. A entrevista foi realizada em reunião virtual por meio do aplicativo Zoom. Respostas mais pontuais às questões específicas foram enviadas por e-mails. Toda a comunicação foi estabelecida em inglês, e as respostas traduzidas para o português pela entrevistadora.
PANDEMIA DA COVID-19 E USO DAS TICs: as dificuldades no acesso ao auxílio emergencial
Authors: Costa Felipe Franklin Anacleto da , Dutra Maelson dos Reis
Published: June 2022

A pandemia da Covid-19 tem ocasionado severas consequências no mundo todo, mas, sobretudo, nos países em desenvolvimento, em que as complexas desigualdades sociais acentuam a crise sanitária. No Brasil, a lógica de confronto com as instituições políticas e com o judiciário adotada pelo governo Bolsonaro, além da sua incompetência de gestão, provoca também uma crise política que dificulta a implementação de medidas para frear a expansão da pandemia e de seus efeitos sociais, a exemplo do Auxílio Emergencial (AE). Dessa forma, por meio de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, realizamos uma análise acerca de alguns problemas na execução do AE, mais especificamente a negligência em relação a uma particularidade da população beneficiária, majoritariamente pauperizada e com acesso restrito às tecnologias de informação e comunicação (TICs).
SOBRE LUTO E DOR, EMOÇÕES E PANDEMIA: encontros com o pensamento de Mauro Koury
Authors: Neves Ednalva Maciel
Published: June 2022

Este texto faz uma homenagem ao professor Mauro Koury (1950-2021), quando do seu falecimento. Ele é a versão impressa de uma Live intitulada “Uma homenagem à vida e à obra de Mauro Koury: a cerimônia do adeus”, realizada pela Revista M. Estudos sobre a morte, os mortos e o morrer (UFRJ), ocorrida em 2021. É consenso entre os colegas que seu legado acadêmico é imenso, em especial pela produção acadêmica e pela atuação na formação de cientistas sociais, mesmo após sua aposentadoria. Como colega do Departamento de Ciências Sociais e do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Antropologia/UFPB, busquei abordar seu pensamento a partir dos encontros que tive com sua obra, pois abordamos o tema da morte, porém a partir de perspectivas diferentes. Um desses momentos envolve a leitura de sua obra sobre morte, luto, dor, medo e urbano, na configuração da antropologia e sociologia das emoções. Outro momento diz respeito às reflexões sobre a crise sanitária, sistematizadas em três publicações em que o autor atualiza seu pensamento diante da tragédia da pandemia. Por fim, convido o leitor a se dedicar ao pensamento instigante de Mauro Koury, um cientista social das emoções.
Partisipasi Online dalam Pembelajaran Berbasis Learning Management System (LMS) pada Matakuliah Pengantar Teori Fuzzi
Authors: Khadijah Khadijah , HR Iwan Setiawan , Sutamrin Sutamrin
Published: June 2022

Masa pandemi Covid-19 memaksa pengajar dan pembelajar untuk mampu menggunakan sistem online dalam pembelajaran. Learning Management System (LMS) merupakan salah satu fasilitas pembelajaran online. Agar penilaian proses dalam pembelajaran dapat dilakukan, maka perlu memperhatikan partisipasi online setiap mahasiswa. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bentuk, kualitas dan jumlah partisipasi online dalam Pembelajaran Berbasis Learning Management System (LMS) Pada mata kuliah Pengantar Teori Fuzzi. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pra-eksperimen, dengan perlakuan berupa pembelajaran berbasis Learning Management System (LMS). Teknik pengumpulan data dengan partisipasi online mahasiswa diukur setelah 12 pertemuan dalam LMS dan disusun dalam lima kategori untuk mengukur tingkat partisipasi peserta didik secara objektif dan konsisten ke dalam rubrik khusus. Teknik analisis data partisipasi online mahasiswa dalam LMS dianalisis secara kualitatif dengan melihat bentuk partisipasi mahasiswa dan ketepatan waktu pengerjaan tugas. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa bentuk partisipasi online dalam Pembelajaran Berbasis Learning Management System (LMS) Pada mata kuliah Pengantar Teori Fuzzi yaitu motivasi diri peserta didik ditunjukkan dengan ketepatan dan inisiatif dalam partisipasi belajar dengan tingkat partisipasi rendah yaitu 2,3. Kedua, postingan komentar dengan tata Bahasa yang benar dengan tingkat partisipasi online sebesar 3 dan masuk dalam kategori partisipasi tinggi. Ketiga, kemampuan literasi pembelajar terlihat dari relevansi komentar dengan pembahasan sebelumnya disertai referensi dengan tingkat partisipasi online sebesar 2,75 yaitu tingkat partisipasi tinggi. Keempat, penyajian komentar yang menunjukkan gambaran ide dalam benak peserta didik dan cara penyampaian pendapatnya dengan tingkat partisipasi tinggi yaitu 3. Kelima, kolaborasi peserta didik yang ditunjukkan dengan kontribusinya ke komunitas belajar dengan tingkat partisipasi online sebesar 2,27 dan masuk dalam kategori partisipasi rendah.
Rethinking the Non-resilience of Trade Unions in Armenia: How to Protect Social Rights and Freedoms of Workers?
Authors: Aleksanyan Ashot , Aleksanyan Arusyak
Published: June 2022

This article analyzes the non-resilience nature of the social partnership of labor relations in Armenia after the Velvet Revolution and the legitimate change of public authority in 2018. Reimagining the agenda of European integration, democratization and anti-corruption policies implies strengthening the social dimension of trade unions and effectively protecting the social rights and freedoms of workers and their labor interests. The civiliarchic significance of social partnership in post-revolutionary Armenia should help reduce social inequality among social groups and strata, as well as develop a dialogue between business and labor. The result of social dialogue should be a gradual improvement in the quality of life and humanization of labor relations, as well as a civilized resolution of social conflicts. Particular attention in the article is paid to the legal and legitimate dimensions of social partnership in labor relations of the post-revolutionary Armenian society. In this sense, the article analyzes the Constitution, legal norms, national legislation, public authorities, European and international governmental organizations and their conventions and resolutions, through the effective implementation of which the new government has tried to ensure the rule of law since 2018, thereby minimizing informal norms of labor behavior, shadow economy and employment.
On the Issues of Social Movements in Armenia։ Civic Influence or a Step Towards Democratization?
Authors: Azatyan Olga
Published: June 2022

Social movements in Armenia are a topical subject of political science analysis by both world, regional and Armenian researchers. Scientific interest in Armenia in this topic of social movements and civic influence arose in the late 1980s and early 1990s, when democratization began in the political life of the Armenian society. In this article, social movements are analyzed as an organized structure of actions, which is endowed with certain democratic resources, presence in a public environment, special knowledge and skills that allow effective communication with public authorities in order to resolve this discontent. From this boiling point, social movements represent an integral element of the democratic regime of the political system of the Armenian transformational society. Public movements in Armenia are a mechanism for expressing the point of view of representatives of civil society, a way of highlighting in the public space those discontent that arise in society, a way of citizens’ participation in politics, and not just in the period between elections. The article focuses on the fact that social movements in Armenia can also be viewed as a democratic resource that should be more effectively cooperated with the authorities, the ruling party and other parliamentary parties for a civilized solution of problems, in which the authorities and the civil environment are interested.
Transformation and Development. Studies in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Member States, edited by Anja Mihr. Springer Cham, 2020. VI, 154 pp.
Authors: Yengoyan Ashot , Harutyunyan Lusine
Published: June 2022

The relevance of the main directions of research in this book is determined both by the general significance of the problem of transforming the political process of society for political science, and by the peculiarity of its state in the context of sociocultural dynamics in the member states of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The importance of a comparative analysis of social and cultural value bases in the political process and the dynamics of this phenomenon is due to increased attention to the consideration of the nature, essence and characteristics of value orientations in the era of globalization, changes and complication of the evolution of the political system, on the basis of which the development of society in the political environment is carried out. The immediate stability and effectiveness of the political process directly depends on the value components in the public mind. This aspect is of particular importance in the face of the challenges of the surrounding world, when a transformational society is faced with a choice of political alternatives. In this regard, it becomes important to study the problem of the regulatory role of social, cultural and value factors in the transformation of the political process in the OSCE member states.
Politik und Gesellschaft im Kaukasus. Eine unruhige Region zwischen Tradition und Transformation, Herausgegeben von Olaf Leiße. Springer VS, Wiesbaden, 2019. X, 480 S.
Authors: Mkrtchyan Manya
Published: June 2022

The Caucasus is one of the most strategically and geopolitically important destinations for the United States, Germany, France, Russia, Turkey, Iran and other countries. Undoubtedly, the Caucasian region with a multinational composition of the population, which has a complex ethno-political and multicultural mosaic. Interethnic relations in the South Caucasus and the North Caucasus were formed historically and were accompanied by both conflict and interethnic tolerance, good neighborliness, ethnopolitical friendship and mutual assistance. The ethnopolitical situation in the Caucasus is characterized by military conflicts and their consequences (Chechnya, South Ossetia, Georgia, Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia, Azerbaijan). The aggravation of interethnic relations, in a historically unstable region, led to an increase in conflict in the Caucasus, resulting in hostilities, uncontrolled migration, and terrorist activities.
Severe Combined Immune Deficiency- An Ayurvedic Aspect with reference to Anuvanshik Vyadhi and Oja Kshaya
Authors: Tanvi Sood
Published: June 2022

The bubble boy disease is also known as SCID (Severe Combined Immune Deficiency) is a very rare genetic disorder, affects approximately 50-100 children in the United States every year. In India, before 2000 no case of SCID is diagnosed which is due to lack of awareness and diagnostic facilities. A steady increase in the number of diagnosed cases was found in India over the last 8 years. SCID is also known as Swiss-type Agammaglobulinemia which is characterized by disturbed development of B cells and T cells resulting in a weak immune system and recurrent infections. In Ayurveda, as such, no disease is compared with SCID, but it can be correlated with Anuvansik Vyadhi or Sahaja Vyadhi i.e., inherited disorder which results in Sahaja Oja Kshaya (primary immune deficiency). Aim: The present study aimed to understand the Ayurvedic perspective of SCID with reference to Anuvanshik Vyadhi, Oja Kshaya, and its probable treatment as per Ayurveda. Materials and methods: Brahitri, Laghutrayi, Nighantus, and various databases like Google Scholar, PubMed, DHARA, Scopus, Science Direct were searched with research papers that help to co-related SCID in Ayurvedic perspective and to understand its cause, treatment as per Ayurveda. It was found that SCID is a primary immunodeficiency disorder that is very severe that occurs due to mutation in ten different known genes and results in a highly compromised immune system that is considered almost absent. This bubble boy disease is considered fatal without corrective gene therapy or stem cell transplant according to modern perspective but with a proper understanding of the cause and symptoms of SCID, the Ayurvedic line of treatment can give miraculous results in SCID. Conclusion: SCID is Anukata Vyadhi as per Ayurveda, but with the use of various Ayurvedic lines of treatment like Shodhana (purification therapy), Suvarna Prashan, various herbs, SCID diseases can be prevented from occurrence and help to improve the quality of life of people suffering from SCID.
Clinical Study on Pippalyadi Kshara Gutika in Thamak Shwasa
Authors: Nikita Sharma
Published: June 2022

As day to day life of man has been completely ruined because of increasing pollution, urbanization, improper food habits, stressful life style, change in climatic conditions. These all factors parallel the increase in respiratory allergy. Symptoms of Thamaka Shwasa is quite similar to that of Bronchial Asthma. According to W.H.O between 100 to 150 million people around the world suffer from asthma and India has estimated 15-20 million asthmatics and this number is rising. Thamaka Shwasa is one among five varieties of Shwasa characterized by Ati Teevra Shwasa, Kasa, Ghurghuraka Shabdha, Pinasa etc. It is Kapha Vata Pradhana Vyadhi. Basic line of treatment in Thamaka Shwasa is Kapha Vata Hara, Ushna and Vata Anulomana. So in the present study Pippalyadi Kshara Gutika is considered, that contains Pippali, Maricha, Guda, Yavakshara and Jambira Swarasa, which has main action of Vata Kapha Hara, Ushna and Vata Anulomana. The selected combination is supposed to be affective in disrupting the etiopathogenesis of Thamaka Shwasa. So undertaking this trial with title “A clinical study of Pippalyadi Kshara Gutika in Thamaka Shwasa”, as the contents are easily available, cost effective and will be useful for society. Materials & Methods: In this study a total of 30 patients suffering from Thamak Shwasa who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected and were treated with Pippalyadi Kshara Gutika. Result: In overall effect of treatment in Thamaka Shwasa out of 30 patients in this study 3 patients (10%) got Kinchit Shamana (mild improvement), 5 patients (17%) got Amshika Shamana (moderate improvement), 20 patients (67%) got Prayika Shamana (marked improvement) and 2 patients (6%) got Shamana (complete remission). None of the patients got Guna Alabha (no change) overall effect of the treatment is 66.06%.
Understanding the Concept of Nidana and its Clinical Approach- A Comprehensive View
Authors: Raj Kumar Meher  , Swapna rani Dora  , Preeti Gavali  , Surendra Kumar Sharma
Published: June 2022

Ayurveda is a health science that offers a long and healthy life as it aims to prevent oneself from diseases and promote health along with treatment of diseases. Illness can be due to variety of reasons (Hetu) and its effect is manifested in the form of symptoms (Linga) in which medication/ treatment (Aushadh) is important for healing. That is why the concept of trisutra (i.e., Hetu, Linga and Aushadha) have been described in Ayurveda. Hetu, similar to the word Nidana, means causative factor of a disease. It is the first and most important factor that initiates pathology and is important in diagnosis as well as treatment of the disease. Keeping this in mind, Acharya Charak must have said that a physician should first diagnose the disease well. Chakrapanidutta, a Charak-Samhita commentator, says that effective treatment depends on the right information of Hetu and disease process. The word ‘Nidana’ in Ayurveda is used mainly in two concepts, namely Vyadhijanak nidana and Vyadhibodhak nidana. Vyadhijanak nidana are the etiological features of the disease whereas Vyadhibodhak nidana are ways of diagnosis. Knowledge of Nidana in both senses is essential for a good physician to be successful. A physician who begins treatment without a proper diagnosis of disease can achieve something only by accidentally. Diagnosis will never finish without specifying all the features related to the disease. This article is humble attempt by the author to enlighten the concept of Nidana and its importance in clinical practice
Basic Tenets of Sandhigatavata w.s.r. Osteoarthritis and Assessment of Pharmacological Basis of Trayodasanga Guggulu: A Classical and Contemporary Overview
Authors: Rashmi Kathait  , Ajai Kumar Pandey
Published: June 2022

Sandhigatavāta is comparable to osteoarthritis of modern medicine. It is a kind of articular degenerative disorders that can affect any joints but generally observed weight bearing joints. It is prevalent since antiquity and commonly exists among elderly age group. Osteoarthritis is the second most common rheumatologic problem and it is the most frequent joint disease with a prevalence of 22% to 39% in India. It is predominant in females as compared to male. Variety of herbal and herbo-mineral formulations are mentioned in Ayurvedic lexicons for its management, Trayodaśāṇga guggulu is one of them. In this concern, we have laid down an emphasis in brief on Sandhigatavaāta and trying to explore the classical and contemporary pharmacological aspects of Trayodaśāṇga guggulu for its management.
A Case Study on Eka Kushta (Psoriasis)
Authors: Avinash G Guled  , Venkatesh Polampalli
Published: June 2022

In present generation beauty a combination quality of such as shape ,colour, an attractive and engaging personality, typically one who uses this impress others but that should be maintain by healthy habits. But due to Pradnyparadha and some of psychological cause or week daring, less immunity power one should suffer from many different skin diseases. Unhealthy food, sedimentary lifestyle and negative thinking cause Vikruta Twak vikarasa among them Ek kustha is one of the most guilty looking and irritating disease. The digestive fire Agni also get Manda consuming red met non-veg food and drinks are more prone to get skin diseases like psoriasis or many auto immune disorders. Our classics mentioned the skin disease in Kustha chapter in Charaka Samhita and as well as other Samhitas. For this many different Chikitsas like Shodana shaman, Rakta mokshana etc are explained in our classics.