bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of Social Distancing on Diabetes Management in Older Adults during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Shin Soo Myoung , Oh Tae Jung , Choi Sung Hee , Jang Hak Chul
Published: August 2021

Background: On March 22, 2020, intense social distancing (SD) was implemented in Korea to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19). This study examined the impact of SD on diabetes control in older adults with diabetes.Methods: Adults aged 60 to 90 years with type 2 diabetes mellitus who were physically and mentally independent were recruited. Participants who had complete blood chemistry data from April to July 2019 (pre-SD era) and April to July 2020 (SD era) were enrolled. Data were obtained about physical activity, nutrition, sarcopenia, and psychological and mental health from questionnaires in April to July 2020. Calf circumference was measured.Results: In total, 246 people (100 men, 146 women; mean age, 73.8±5.7 years) participated in this study. The levels of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c, 7.4%±1.0% vs. 7.1%±0.8%, P<0.001), fasting glucose (142.2±16.7 mg/dL vs. 132.0±27.7 mg/dL, P<0.001), and body weight (62.6±9.4 kg vs. 61.8±10.1 kg, P<0.01) were higher in the SD era than in the pre-SD era. Total physical activity was lower in the SD era (2,584.6±2,624.1 MET-min/week–1 vs. 1,987.3±2,295.0 MET-min/week–1, P<0.001). A larger increase in HbA1c level was associated with increased body weight and decreased physical activity.Conclusion: SD had negative effects on diabetes management in older adults with diabetes. Fasting glucose and HbA1c levels and body weight increased during the SD era. Participants with reduced physical activity gained more weight and had higher blood glucose levels. Given that the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing, health professionals and diabetes educators should monitor changes in lifestyle factors in older adults with diabetes.
Formal financial institutions financing of immigrant small and medium enterprises in South Africa
Authors: Asah Francis T. , Louw Lynette
Published: August 2021

Orientation: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) owned by immigrants in developing economies, such as South Africa, tend to trust formal financial institutions (FFIs) for financial support.Research purpose: Even though immigrant SMEs create opportunities that have important implications for the South African economy; less than 5% of them can access credit from FFIs. This study, therefore, explores the accessibility of credit from FFIs to immigrant SMEs from a supply-side perspective.Motivation for the study: Research studies on improving financing from FFIs to immigrant SMEs will help to boost the survival of immigrant SMEs and promote economic development in South Africa.Research design, approach and method: This qualitative research design used an interpretivistic research paradigm to achieve the research objectives. Data were collected from 16 purposively selected participants and analysed using the five-step process of content analysis outlined by Terre Blanche, Durrheim and Kelly.Main findings: The findings revealed that FFIs are uninterested and biased against considering financing immigrant SMEs and tend to charge them higher interest rates. Collateral, equity contribution and the possession of a South African permanent resident permit with a South African ID are the most important requirements that impact the willingness of FFIs to finance immigrant SMEs.Practical/managerial implications: Implications for the financial institutions in policy development were provided.Contribution/value-add: This research study highlights the requirements and the challenges faced by immigrant SMEs in accessing credit from FFIs. The use of qualitative research design further contributed to the literature on FFIs financing of immigrant SMEs.
Integrable systems and Special Kähler metrics
Authors: Hitchin Nigel
Published: August 2021

We describe the Special Kähler structure on the base of the so-called Hitchin system in terms of the geometry of the space of spectral curves. It yields a simple formula for the Kähler potential. This extends to the case of a singular spectral curve and we show that this defines the Special Kähler structure on certain natural integrable subsystems. Examples include the extreme case where the metric is flat.
Meta-analyses of the efficacy of pharmacotherapies and sublingual allergy immunotherapy tablets for allergic rhinitis in adults and children
Authors: Meltzer E.O. , Wallace D. , Friedman H.S. , Navaratnam P. , Scott E.P. , Nolte H.
Published: August 2021

Background: Treatment options for seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis (SAR/PAR) include pharmacotherapies and allergy immunotherapy. These meta-analyses evaluated the efficacy of pharmacotherapies and sublingual immunotherapy tablets (SLIT-tablets) versus placebo on nasal symptoms associated with SAR and PAR. Methods: Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials were identified from systematic PubMED/EMBASE searches through 7/18/2019 (PROSPERO protocol CRD42018105632). The primary outcome was mean numerical difference in total nasal symptom score (TNSS; 0-12) between active treatment and placebo at the end of the assessment period. Random-effects meta-analyses estimated the mean difference for each medication group weighted by the inverse of the trial variance. Publication bias assessments and sensitivity analyses were conducted. Results: Rescue symptom-relieving pharmacotherapy was prohibited in most pharmacotherapy trials but was allowed in all SLIT-tablet trials. For adult/adolescent SAR, the mean numerical difference (95% CI) in TNSS versus placebo was: intranasal corticosteroids (INCS)=1.38 (1.18, 1.58; 39 trials); combination intranasal antihistamine/INCS=1.34 (1.15, 1.54; 4 trials); intranasal antihistamines=0.72 (0.56, 0.89; 13 trials); oral antihistamine=0.62 (0.35, 0.90; 18 trials); SLIT-tablets=0.57 (0.41, 0.73; 4 trials); and montelukast=0.48 (0.36, 0.60; 10 trials). For adult/adolescent PAR, mean difference in TNSS versus placebo (95% CI) was: INCS=0.82 (0.66, 0.97; 14 trials); SLIT-tablets=0.65 (0.42, 0.88; 3 trials); and oral antihistamine=0.27 (0.11, 0.42; 3 trials). The number of eligible trials limited meta-analyses for pediatric SAR/PAR. Conclusions: All treatments significantly improved nasal symptoms versus placebo. SLIT-tablets provided improvement in TNSS despite access to rescue symptom-relieving pharmacotherapy. Extensive trial heterogeneity and strong indications of publication bias preclude the comparison of treatment effects among treatment classes.
COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts: Is Afghanistan Prepared?
Authors: Wardak Mohammad Faisal , Rahimi Ali , Ahmadi Attaullah , Madadi Shekiba , Arif Shamim , Nikbin Aziz Mahmood , Nazari Ghulam Ali , Azizi Ahmad Tariq , Mousavi Sayed Hamid , Lucero-Prisno Don Eliseo
Published: August 2021

A country’s preparedness for a prompt and successful implementation of vaccination programs plays a pivotal role in disease control and prevention. As it stands now, Afghanistan seems to be ill-prepared to embrace a successful implementation of the COVID-19 vaccination program because of a spate of challenges. These include, but are not limited to, the insufficient number of vaccinators, a dearth of fully integrated functioning cold chain, challenging geographical barriers, cultural issues, insecurity, and protracted conflict. The COVID-19 infodemic along with vaccine mistrust in the country will lead to a pervasive public vaccine hesitancy in Afghanistan, which will present serious obstacles to the COVID-19 immunization efforts. The politicization of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and the complaints of embezzlement and misuse of the pandemic aid have already eroded public trust during the pandemic. To ensure a large-scale and equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, the cold chain infrastructure should be strengthened, and the immunization personnel trained. Antivaccination propaganda and misinformation should be tackled with effective communication approaches and effective community engagement, which consider culturally relevant messages appropriate to the culture and people. The allegations of corruption should be addressed to revive public trust in public health interventions, including COVID-19 vaccination.
FE Simulation of Split in Fundamental Air-Cavity Mode of Loaded Tires: Comparison with Empirical Results
Authors: Choi Won Hong , Bolton J. Stuart
Published: August 2021

Tire/road noise has become a significant issue in the automotive industry, especially for electric vehicles. Among the various tire/road noise sources, the air-cavity mode can amplify the forces transmitted from the tire to the suspension system causing noticeable cabin noise near 200 Hz. Furthermore, when the tire is deformed by loading, the fundamental air-cavity mode separates into two acoustic modes, a fore-aft mode and vertical mode due to the break in geometrical symmetry. This is important because the two components of the split mode can increase force levels at the hub by interacting with neighboring structural modes, thus resulting in increased interior noise levels. In this research, finite element simulations of five commercial tires at rated load were performed with a view to identifying the frequency split and its interaction with structural resonances. These results have been compared with previously obtained empirical results. Both mobility and dispersion diagrams reveal similar patterns as in the testing. Further, for three tires, the relation between the frequency split and the applied load was investigated, indicating that the split was enlarged with increased load level as a higher order function of load.
Efeito de diferentes períodos de cultivo na micropropagação de brotações de Luehea divaricata
Authors: Silva Karol Buuron da , Reiniger Lia Rejane Silveira , Rabaiolli Silvia Machado dos Santos , Ziegler Ana Cristina da Fonseca , Stefanel Charlene Moro
Published: August 2021

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar o efeito do período de cultivo na micropropagação de brotações de Luehea divaricata. Os tratamentos foram compostos pelos períodos de cultivo in vitro: 14; 21; 28; 40; 56; 70; 84; 102; 116; 130; 154, 186 ou 200 dias, sem realizar subcultivo ou transferência para outro meio nutritivo fresco. A sobrevivência e o estabelecimento ficaram em torno de 90% até 84 dias de cultivo. A partir deste período, a mortalidade foi mais acentuada. Para as variáveis número total de folhas e folhas com senescência, o período de cultivo de 56 dias foi o que mostrou uma proporção mais adequada, em que para cada nove folhas formadas apenas uma estava senescente. Em relação à formação de raízes primárias, médias superiores a 50% foram observadas após 70 dias de cultivo in vitro, chegando aos melhores resultados (60%) aos 200 dias. Para raízes secundárias, as maiores médias foram observadas após 102 dias (41,5%), alcançando 45,3% aos 200 dias.  A micropropagação de Luehea divaricata é afetada significativamente pelo período de cultivo in vitro, que pode ser estendido até aproximadamente 60 dias. A partir desse período, são registradas altas mortalidades.
Advanced Introduction to Maritime Law
Authors:   Institute of Maritime Law, University of Southampton, UK, Todd Paul
Published: August 2021

Written by leading scholar Paul Todd, this Advanced Introduction draws on the author’s decades of experience researching and teaching maritime law, offering a clear and concise introduction to the core areas of the field. In addition to providing a primer on the substance, it explains the worldwide applications of English law, and surveys the sources of law and how to locate them. It also highlights some of the difficulties in interpreting the law and pinpoints which individuals have been instrumental in doing so, and in making and developing the law.
Groups with context-free Diophantine problem
Authors: Yankovskiy Vladimir
Published: August 2021

We find algebraic conditions on a group equivalent to the position of its
Diophantine problem in the Chomsky Hierarchy. In particular, we prove that a
finitely generated group has a context-free Diophantine problem if and only if
it is finite.
The Integration of Fuzzy-ISM, Fuzzy-AHP, and Fuzzy-MICMAC Approach under Trapezoid Fuzzy Linguistic to Analyze Enablers of The Logistics Outsourcing Relationship: Mekong Delta, Vietnam Rice Supply Chain Context
Authors: Loi Nguyen Thang , Hoa H.T.T , Anh P.D.T. , Khoi N.D. , My N.T.K. , Luan N.T.
Published: August 2021

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the effects of the factors and determine the importance of these factors to the LO relationship with the desire to improve the efficiency in logistics activities of the supply chain. An integrated approach including Fuzzy Interpretation Structure Model (FISM), Fuzzy Cross-Impact Matrix Multiplication Applied to Classification (FMICMAC) analysis, Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP) is structured in reaching this purpose. Specifically, the impact of factors on the LO relationship will be determined through the FISM-FMICMAC method, then FAHP will use the results from this FISM-FMICMAC analysis step to perform the determination of the level of importance of contributing factors to the LO relationship. The fuzzy number formats of this paper are all in trapezoidal format. To evaluate the proposed framework, a typical example of logistics activity in the Mekong Delta Rice Supply Chain (SuC) was selected. The results have shown the impact level of 14 factors on the LO relationship under 4 clusters (Dependent, Linkage, Independent Autonomous). Finally, only the 10 most outstanding of the 14 factors were used to conduct FAHP analysis to find the global weightages which contribute to the LO relationship by each factor.
The Emergence and Development of the Sunnī Kūfah Ḥadīth School
Authors: Mashan Ali Bakhit Soleh H. , Jamil Khairil Husaini
Published: August 2021

The Sunnī Kūfan school emerged in pursuant of the teachings of ʿAbd Allāh ibn Masʿūd, the companion of the Prophet who resided there for a long period of time. His methodology has left a huge impact on the practices and views of this school of thought. Many issues have been raised concerning this school and its methodology. This study aims at exploring these issues and examining their contexts. It explains the reasons behind the emergence of those issues. The study will also trace the most prominent figures of this school.
Contributions of the International Community in Combating the Phenomenon of Illegal Immigration
Authors: Husien Ayoub Anwar Almabrok , Abdelsalam El Fatih Abdullah , Zaroum Abdulhamid Mohamed Ali
Published: August 2021

This paper aims to identify illegal immigration phenomenon and the responsibility of the international community towards it. It also aims to identify the causes, motivations, and justifications of illegal immigration. The researcher used both an inductive approach and a comparative approach by drawing upon the literature related to illegal immigration. The researcher found several results, which include: knowing the historical evolution of illegal immigration, and the chronological development of illegal immigration since it started after the second world war until European countries started promoting it for their own development plans, and finally, the stage of putting an end to and fighiting agaisnt illegal immigration.
Incorporating Evidence in Clinical Education; Barriers and Opportunities in Allied Health
Authors: Delany Clare , Bailocerkowski Andrea
Published: August 2021

Clinical education is a key component of health professional education. Clinical educators, like clinicians, are increasingly expected to access and apply evidence from clinical education theories to inform their teaching methods and approaches. Purpose: This study evaluated personal and organizational factors that influenced the ability to access and apply clinical education research evidence into clinical teaching in a group of allied health practitioners at one large metropolitan hospital in Melbourne, Australia. Method: A Cross-sectional survey based on a previously published survey of clinical physiotherapists was custom-designed to examine the factors that influence evidence based practices (EBP) of a range of allied health clinicians working as clinical educators in the hospital setting. Results: The majority of respondents were aware of the importance of evidence-based practice to their work as clinical educators. However, their positive beliefs about the value of EBP were moderated by four inhibiting factors: moderate levels of self-efficacy in accessing and applying clinical education evidence; low levels of self-efficacy in interpreting research data; uncertainty with respect to who is responsible for searching, and critically appraising research evidence; and lack of time and organisational priority for such activities. Conclusions: These results highlight a combination of factors, both intrinsic (skills of the educator) and extrinsic (organisational), that impact on the effective application and integration of evidence from the literature to inform clinical education practices. They also provide directions for increasing the use of EBP for clinical educators, including creating clinical education and workplace cultures that value and promote critical appraisal of EBP in everyday clinical education practice and the need for ongoing professional development opportunities in EBP.
Smokeless Tobacco Use and Knowledge among University Students
Authors: Monson Angela , Beaulieu Jessica
Published: August 2021

The authors explored the use, demographics, knowledge, and the impact of a statewide smoking ban on smokeless tobacco use among college students. Participants and Methods: During spring of 2008, 417 students enrolled at a Midwestern state university completed a 12-item survey. Results: Twenty-two percent of males in this sample have recently used smokeless tobacco. Participants had a mean knowledge score of 7.8, constructed from nine items on the survey. Non-users scored higher (p<.001) than users and females scored higher (p<.001) than males. Users (N=34) did not demonstrate a significant difference (p=.71) in use after the implementation of a statewide smoking ban. Conclusions:Knowledge does not appear to be the only factor influencing the use of smokeless tobacco. Additional research is needed to investigate other factors including the impact of a statewide smoking ban on smokeless tobacco use.
Emergence of Socialism Oriented International Economic Order
Authors: Lobo Iris
Published: August 2021

Winston Churchill had once said that ‘Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy; its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.’ This was the belief that was once upheld staunchly in all its rigidity amongst the majority of the people in the neoliberal world; who believed in their own gospel of free markets and worshipped the deity of deregulation. However, when Covid-19 struck society with ruthlessness, the common people and even the high priests of global capitalism were willing to scrap decades of neoliberal orthodoxy to alleviate the catastrophic effects of the pandemic and the subsequent economic crisis. A conversion was vehemently demanded and socialism was to be their baptism. This paper analyses the journey of socialism from a Pre-Covid-19 society, a Covid-19 riddled society and then its emergence into an internationally observed economic order in a Post-Covid-19 world. For contrary to what Churchill believed, the Covid-19 catalyst, as captured in this paper, resulted in the revelation of the shroud of neoliberalism and the failure of the philosophy of laissez faire, the awakening of ‘class consciousness’ from its slumber of ignorance, and a gospel of collectivism and communal spirit that the working-class were going to take with, moving forward into a socialism oriented Post-Covid-19 society.
Dynamics of Trademark Dilution: Issues and Challenges in India and USA
Authors: Ghose Anuttama , Aamir Ali S. M.
Published: August 2021

Trademarks of an establishment cannot solely be associated with identification of origin or source. It performs an imperative task of building brand name and value. The dilution theory rejects the opinion that the role of a trademark is solely based on the recognition of the root or source of its origin and that it is not only a figurative representation but carries a creative aspect as well. For the most recent decade, the greatest inquiry in trademark law has been the manner by which to demonstrate weakening or dilution. Dilution has turned out to be a dauntingly slippery idea. The principal issue with dilution law is that it gives a cure without a supportable hypothesis of the harm or damage. Even though lately the concept has been recognized in International as well as domestic jurisdiction putting an immense responsibility on domestic jurisdiction to protect trademarks against dilution, very little has been discussed or clarified regarding the theory of dilution. Ambiguity of such nature facilitated this research trying to spot some light on the theory of dilution comparing it from divergent angles in different jurisdictions. The paper also highlights the interpretation mechanism of the courts of the dilution provision and explains the concept further with reference to important cases under the U.S. laws and European judgments in the context of the Dilution laws and draws a comparative analysis of the effectiveness of the legal framework present in India with that of the USA.
Embracing the Unembraced: Being one with the Translated Thooppukkaari
Authors: Hamlin Dr. G. J.
Published: August 2021

Thooppukaari is a Tamil novel by Malarvathi the young woman writer who bagged the Sahitya Akademi’s Yuva Puraskar Award in 2013. Mary Flora, whose pen name is Malarvathi, is a young budding writer, who hails from Vellicode of Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu. It is the simple and plain style of the language used with the mishmash of the colloquial dialect of Vilanvancode taluk of Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu that won her the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar National Award. The tactics that Malarvathi employs through the dialectal words is a sincere revelation of her feelings. The novel helps the reader to comprehend the exploitation, the discrimination, the trauma, the forced labour, the unimpressive appearance and the neglected hunger of the sweeper community in line with the varied layers of the story.
Influence of Company Size, Profitability, Dividend Policy, and Liquidity on Company Value in Manufacturing Companies
Authors:   Departement Accounting, Universitas Prima Indonesia, Medan, Chen Steven
Published: August 2021

This study aimed to find company value which was influenced by company size, profitability, dividend policy, and liquidity in manufacturing companies for the 2016-2019 periods. The population of this research consisted of 52 manufacturing companies. A purposive sampling approach was used to pick 18 companies over four years, yielding a total of 72 samples.The results of this study suggest that the company size (LN) has a partial effect on company value, profitability (NPM)does not have a partial effect on company value, dividend policy (DPR) on company value has no partial effect on company value, and the current ratio that is used to measure liquidity has no partial effect on company value. Then simultaneously LN, DPR, NPM, and Current Ratio affect PER.
Potential nutrition contributions to exercise-associated muscle cramping in four recreational half-marathoners: A case series
Authors: Hanson Jennifer , Dole Andrew
Published: August 2021

Objectives: Nutrition-related practices and outcomes vary dramatically between athletes, and traditional beliefs regarding the role of electrolytes and hydration in exercise-associated muscle cramping (EAMC) may be hindering meaningful prevention strategies. The aim of this study was to characterize the role of carbohydrate (CHO), energy, and exertion level, in conjunction with electrolyte and hydration status to assess the role of these possible predictors of EAMC.

Methods: A case study series approach was used to capture pre-race and on-course food and beverage intake, pre and post-race body weight, relative perceived exertion (RPE), and history of EAMC for four recreational runners prior to and during a half-marathon race.

Results: CHO intake, energy intake, and hydration status varied among the runners with one occurrence of EAMC. Reported pre-race CHO intake for all but one runner fell below 5 g/kg/day. Weight loss during the race was between 1.23-3.03%. Two of the four runners reported a prior history of EAMC, one of which experienced EAMC during the race. The two runners with a prior history of EAMC, also reported the lowest 3-day energy and CHO intakes. The one runner who encountered an EAMC did not experience the greatest net race sodium loss. However, this runner did have the greatest race weight loss, the greatest race sweat loss, the longest duration of activity, the lowest RPE, and suboptimal energy and CHO intakes.

Conclusions: The observed case of EAMC does not appear to be entirely inconsistent with the traditional dehydration/ electrolyte loss theory. However, the in-depth characterization of each runner illustrates the complex interaction of potential predictors and also generates questions regarding the potential contribution of suboptimal energy and CHO intakes.
Empreendedorismo corporativo como novas oportunidades de negócio
Authors: Moura Danilo Faria de , Ponciano Emanuel Soares , Fresneda Aline Andrade , Junior Arnaldo Fernandes , Filho Gabriel Severino da Silva , Lavagnolli Gabriela Monteiro , Dias Jéssica Marques
Published: August 2021

O papel do empreendedor vai muito além de constituir e gerir financeiramente uma empresa. São necessários conhecimento e estratégias eficientes para manter o empreendimento em constante evolução. Diante disso, o presente artigo se presta a identificar quais os maiores obstáculos do gestor nesse processo, bem como maneiras de superar as dificuldades inerentes à gestão. A metodologia empregada inclui a observação da realidade, pontos-chave, teorização, hipóteses de solução e aplicação à realidade (Arco de Marguerez). Com o presente estudo, pretendeu-se encontrar ações eficientes para conduzir a empresa e gerir seus colaboradores de modo a garantir que o empreendimento se mantenha em ascensão.
Manifestação Cutânea da COVID-19 na Pediatria.
Authors: Santana Campos Francielle , Pereira Prado Ilca , Costa Silva Lúcia Gabriela , Calazans dos  Santos Magna , Melo Toledo Yasmin , Oliveira Santos Yasmin , Barreto Bispo Ana  Jovina
Published: August 2021

Criança do sexo masculino, 2 anos e 6 meses, buscou, através de sua genitora, auxílio médico por meio da Telemedicina (19/05/2020) com febre e inapetência com início há 24 horas, sendo prescrito medicamentos sintomáticos, orientado a realização de isolamento social em domicílio e sobre como proceder na ocorrência de sinais de alerta. Após 48 horas (21/05/2020), houve o primeiro retorno no período matutino, durante o qual foi relatado a manutenção das queixas, devido a isso foram solicitados: Hemograma Completo, Sumário de Urina e Urocultura e o tratamento sintomático foi mantido. O segundo retorno, no período noturno deste mesmo dia, em virtude do surgimento de choro frequente, irritabilidade e exantema micropapular, pruriginoso, localizado principalmente em tronco e face com posterior disseminação para os membros em 24 horas foram solicitados sorologia para Dengue e o Teste Rápido para Covid-19 IgM e IgG, pois as hipóteses diagnósticas consistiam em Dengue, Covid-19, Rubéola e Exantema Súbito, porém essas duas últimas foram descartadas. No último retorno (25/05/2020), foram analisados os resultados dos exames, com alteração apenas do Teste Rápido para Covid-19 IgM e IgG: IgM reagente; já a Urocultura não pode ser avaliada pois a genitora não buscou o resultado da mesma. Ainda neste retorno foi relatado a resolução do quadro clínico. Assim, foi evidenciado uma manifestação possível da Covid-19 no âmbito pediátrico e adotada conduta expectante com medicamentos sintomáticos com êxito terapêutico, para tanto foi utilizado o serviço de Telemedicina estabelecido pelas normas vigentes deste país e foram considerados os determinantes sociais envolvidos.
Joyce’s Prefiguring of “Deconstruction” Theory in “Proteus”
Authors: Daas Fedya
Published: August 2021

ABSTRACT This paper highlights correspondences between “Proteus” episode from James Joyce’s Ulysses with its reliance on the figure of metamorphosis as a structuring principle and Derrida’s “Deconstruction” not-yet theorized at the time. It details how Joyce pre-figures the theory itself. While Ovid’s Metamorphoses is mentioned in “Oxen of the Sun”, its configurations take place in the third episode of Ulysses which is devoted explicitly and implicitly to change. Everything is subject to othering and displacement: symbols, thoughts, language and of course the Homeric Odyssey. The metamorphosis motif is an adequate space for Joyce to resolve but also to problematize the dialects of present and past, time and space, self and other, presence and absence, signifier and signified and other Western dichotomies. Joyce alludes to the self-contradictory and destabilizing nature of things as well as the differing/deferral of meaning. While the differing and deferral of meaning is characteristic of Joyce’s writings in general, “Proteus” episode by referring to the shapeshifting God, refers explicitly to the practice of transformation and othering within the sameness and thus in a way pre-theorizes “différance” and becomes some sort of metalanguage for deconstruction. Keywords: metamorphosis, deconstruction, othering, differing, deferral.
Analisis Yuridis Putusan Verstek Mahkamah Syar’iyah Tapaktuan: Studi Kasus Nomor Perkara: 24/Pdt.G/2021/MS.Ttn
Authors: H. Harnides H. Harnides , Hadana Erha Saufan
Published: August 2021

Tulisan ini menelaah putusan cerai gugat yang diajukan oleh penggugat (istri) kepada tergugat (suami) yang berada di wilayah yurisdiksi Mahkamah Syar’iyah Tapaktuan, ketidakhadiran tergugat dalam proses persidangan setelah adanya beberapa pemanggilan, membuat hakim menjatuhkan putusan verstek pada kasus nomor perkara: 24/Pdt.G/2021/MS.Ttn. Berangkat dari persoalan putusan verstek tersebut, penulis tertarik melakukan kajian dengan pendekatan metodologi analisis yuridis yang bersumber pada data kepustakaan, guna menemukan bagaimana proses hakim menjatuhkan perkara tersebut dengan putusan verstek. Dari hasil penelahaan, putusan yang dikeluarkan hakim Mahkamah Syar’iyah Tapaktuan tidak bertentangan dengan hukum yang bersifat formil ataupun materil, karena selama proses persidangan tergugat tidak pernah hadir dan untuk mendapatkan putusan yang inkrah, hakim memutuskan secara verstek dengan beberapa pertimbangan dalil dari penggugat. Ketidakhadiran tergugat setelah adanya pemanggilan yang sah dan patut oleh juru sita,menjadi alasan kuat bagi hakim untuk menjatuhkan putusan verstek. Adapun faktor yang melatarbelakangi tertugat tidak hadir yakni tergugat memang tidak ingin lagi membina rumah tangga dengan penggugat karena beberapa faktor yaitu karena pertikaian dan salah satu pihak tidak menjalankan kewajiban sesuai perintah syariat.
Ipar 4.0 technológiák és környezeti fenntarthatóság – magyar feldolgozóipari tapasztalatok
Authors: Szalavetz Andrea
Published: August 2021

A cikk az ipar 4.0 technológiák környezeti hatásait vizsgálja 16 magyarországi feldolgozóipari leányvállalatnál készített mélyinterjú alapján. Megállapítja, hogy a kiberfizikai termelési rendszerek, a termelésirányítási és folyamatfelügyeleti rendszerek, a folyamatoptimalizálási algoritmusok, továbbá a digitális termékfejlesztési, illetve termékéletciklus-kezelési megoldások nem csupán a leányvállalatok termelési képességeit és erőforrás-hatékonyságát javítják, hanem környezeti teljesítményét is. Azt találja továbbá, hogy szoros összefüggés van a helyi leányvállalatok feljebb lépésének különböző dimenziói: a termékalapú, a termelésieljárás-alapú, valamint a funkcionális feljebb lépés, illetve a környezeti teljesítmény szempontjából elemzett feljebb lépés és a digitális feljebb lépés között.
Очиқлик ва жамоатчилик назорати – коррупцияга қарши курашишнинг муҳим воситаси сифатида
Authors: Турсунов Ахтам , Примов Фарход
Published: August 2021

Мазкур мақолада демократияни таъминлаш ҳамда коррупцияга қарши курашишнинг муҳим омилларидан бири бўлган очиқлик ва жамоатчилик назоратининг айрим ҳуқуқий жиҳатлари таҳлил қилинган.
Шунингдек, мақолада давлат органлари ва ташкилотларининг фаолияти очиқлигини таъминлаш, жамоатчилик назоратини самарали амалга оширишга доир таклиф ва хулосалар баён этилган.
Муаллифлар мақолада очиқлик ва жамоатчилик назоратини коррупцияга қарши курашишнинг ўз исботини топган энг зарурий ва самарали воситаларидан бири бўлиб қолаверганлиги тўғрисидаги хулосага келган.
From the history of uzbek-korean educational relations
Authors: Nurmetova Fazilat
Published: August 2021

This article provides a detailed analysis of the history of Uzbek-Korean educational relations in the Commonwealth and its further development with the help of Internet data and sources. Research also gives latest information about the head of state also met with the Speaker of the National Assembly and the Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea and took part in the Uzbek-South Korean business forum with the participation of leaders of leading economic and financial structures of the two countries.
ESTUDO ETNOBOTÂNICO DE PLANTAS MEDICINAIS UTILIZADAS PELA COMUNIDADE RURAL DE LAGOA SECA-PB
Authors: Rodolfo de Araújo Wagner , Mainar de Medeiros Raimundo , Morant de Holanda Romildo , Marcelo Falle Saboya Luciano , Vieira de França Manoel , Cartaxo Rolim Neto Fernando
Published: August 2021

Realizou-se um levantamento das plantas medicinais mais utilizadas pela comunidade urbana e rural de Lagoa Seca - PB, a fim de conhecer o emprego medicinal, suas partes usadas e a forma de preparo dessas plantas. Foram realizadas cento e cinquenta entrevistas utilizando questionário que foram distribuídos em domicílios. Os maiores uso das plantas medicinais mencionado na área de estudo foram: erva cidreira com 73%; mastruz com 66%; hortelã 63%, o capim santo e a babosa com 57%, sabugueiro com 24%, erva doce e louro com 11%, boldo com 5%, caninha do brejo com 3% e outros tipos de plantas medicinais com 21%. Utilizam as ervas ou plantas para tratamento de dor de barriga, dor de cabeça, enxaqueca, cólicas menstruais, gripe, remédio em geral, estomago, rins, inflamações e calmantes. As folhas, raízes e a parte aérea das plantas são as porções mais utilizadas para a produção dos medicamentos. O chá é a principal forma de preparo das plantas (85%). Percebe-se que as plantas medicinais são amplamente utilizadas por essa comunidade urbana e rural e o cultivo no quintal é considerada uma tradição.
Formulation and Antimicrobial Screening of Piper sarmentosum Cream against Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: Abdul Rahman Shamima , Abdullah Ummi Salwani , Shaharuddin Shazreen
Published: August 2021

Piper sarmentosum, known as ‘kaduk’ has been traditionally used in different parts of the world to cure many diseases and ailments. It contains alkaloids and has been reported to possess many pharmacological properties like anti-cancer, anti-hyperglycaemic, anti-tuberculosis, antioxidant, and antimalarial. This study aimed to evaluate the formulation of P. sarmentosum cream and exploring the antimicrobial properties in different types of cream formulation before in vivo study. The leaves extract of P. sarmentosum was obtained from the cold-soaked methanolic extraction method, evaporated, and dried to produce the powdered extract. Then, it was diluted into four different concentrations, 25% w/v, 50% w/v, 75% w/v, and 100% w/v for Staphylococcus aureus antimicrobial screening. Based on the S. aureus antimicrobial screening, four types of creams were formulated (Cream A: cream base without Piper sarmentosum extract; Cream B: Piper sarmentosum extract (5%) only; Cream C: Piper sarmentosum extract (5%) with parabens preservatives; Cream D: Piper sarmentosum extract (5%) with vitamin E) and evaluated for their physical appearance, pH, stability study, and antimicrobial activity against S. aureus. As a result, 100% w/v concentration of the P. sarmentosum extract showed the highest result in the zone of inhibition (5.50 mm ± 0.03) towards S. aureus and was selected for cream formulation. In evaluating their physical appearance, all formulated creams showed high homogeneity and consistency with no phase separation and pH between 7.2 – 8.0 ± 0.07. On stability study, all creams with three different temperatures of 4°C, 27°C, and 37°C for 30 days show no colour changes, high homogeneity, and consistency with any phase separation. The results of antimicrobial screening for all formulated creams, show that Cream D has the highest zone of inhibition towards S. aureus (5.53 mm ± 0.25), followed by Cream C (4.43 mm ± 0.13). In conclusion, P. sarmentosum cream formulation showed high stability properties and possessed anti-microbial properties suggesting its potentials for wound healing cream.
INTELIGENCIA DE NEGOCIOS ADAPTATIVOS APLICADA A LA EMPRESA DE SERVICIOS PÚBLICOS E.S.P EMSERPUCAR DEL MUNICIPIO DE CARTAGENA DEL CHAIRÁ
Authors: Araque Farfán Jhon William , Reyes Mora Cristian Andrés , Perdomo Fajardo Ana Victoria , Vera Cuenca Jasmidt
Published: August 2021

Este proyecto se basa en la construcción de un modelo artificial a partir del software Rstudio, el cual permite al director de una empresa de servicios contar con una idea intuitiva sobre el funcionamiento de su compañía; lo anterior, con el fin de que pueda tomar decisiones acertadas acerca de su negocio. Con este modelo, y siguiendo de ciertos parámetros se podrá explorar el comportamiento futuro de la empresa, gracias al uso de las siguientes herramientas: conceptos estadísticos, técnicas de predicción y optimización para desarrollar el autoaprendizaje. Así mismo, a partir del estudio propuesto se generaron algunas conclusiones, recomendaciones y/o sugerencias, con el fin de orientar a los gerentes de negocio a tomar decisiones que aumenten la eficiencia, la productividad y la competitividad de sus organizaciones. Una de las predicciones que aquí se propone y que está dirigida específicamente a la organización objeto de estudio, es la de que, del 100% de los usuarios que habría para el año 2021, solo el 50% pagaría el servicio de alcantarillado.
Primary Anetoderma and Acquired Cutis Laxa Associated with Glomerulonephritis in a 37-year-old Filipino Male: A Case Report
Authors: Cua Val Constantine S. , Cubillan Eileen Liesl A.
Published: August 2021

A 37-year-old Filipino man presented with a 9-month history of sagging skin progressing cephalocaudally from the chin and neck to the axillae, side of the trunk, and pelvic area. This was followed by a 2-month history of increasing serum creatinine levels associated with periorbital and bipedal edema, generalized weakness, decreased appetite, vomiting, and headache. Subsequently, skin-colored, non-tender sac-like plaques appeared on the abdomen, inguinal, and intergluteal areas. Histopathology of the latter lesions showed increased spaces between collagen bundles in the dermis. Staining with Verhoeff-van Gieson revealed focal sparse elastic fibers in the papillary dermis compared to that of the reticular dermis consistent with anetoderma. Further work-up revealed normal ANA titer and low serum C3. Kidney biopsy showed IgG deposition in the tubular basement membrane and trace C3 deposition in the glomerular mesangium, giving a diagnosis of rapid progressive glomerulonephritis. On subsequent follow-up, the sac-like plaques became lax and presented as generalized wrinkling of the skin, raising the question whether cutis laxa and anetoderma are occurring in a spectrum instead as distinct entities. Based on the current review of literature, this is the first reported case of primary anetoderma co-occurring with cutis laxa in a patient with glomerulonephritis. Deposition of immunoglobulins along the elastic fibers could have activated the complement system, mediating the destruction of the elastic fibers, resulting to cutis laxa and anetoderma. This case also considers the possibility of anetoderma and type I acquired cutis laxa occurring either in a spectrum or as distinct diseases in a single patient. Further investigations may identify an ultrastructural pattern that can help differentiate the two entities.
Harlequin Ichthyosis in a Filipino Newborn: Management Pearls in a Resource-limited Setting
Authors: Gatmaitan-Dumlao Jolene Kristine G. , Tababa Erin Jane L. , Jao-Tan Cindy , Frez Ma. Lorna F.
Published: August 2021

Introduction. Harlequin ichthyosis (HI) is a rare type of autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis. There are approximately 200 documented cases worldwide, with less than five published reports in the Philippines. Despite its rarity, current literature suggests a better prognosis for these patients.

Case description. We describe a preterm male newborn who presented at birth enclosed in a thick hyperkeratotic armor-like scale plates with areas of fissures, with associated ectropion, conjunctiva dehiscence, and eclabium. The thickened encasement also covered the hands and feet, causing severe contractures. A diagnosis of harlequin ichthyosis was given based on the clinical features. The patient was managed through a multidisciplinary approach, including referral to the tele-ichthyosis platform of a US-based foundation for patients with ichthyosis. Thermoregulation, nutrition, and hydration were carefully managed. Bland emollients were applied generously following normal saline soaks to improve barrier protection. Acitretin was administered on day 2 of life to facilitate the desquamation of the thickened encasement. A marked decrease in erythema and the thickness of the hyperkeratotic skin, and reduced conjunctival dehiscence were noted after one week of therapy. However, the constrictions on the hands and feet showed bluish discoloration and signs of necrosis. Linear band excision was performed to release the constrictors. Despite aggressive management, the patient succumbed to sepsis on day 12 of life.

Conclusion. Improved prognosis amongst HI patients is correlated with optimal quality of care regardless of resource limitations. A multidisciplinary approach and early administration of retinoids cannot be overemphasized. Linear band excision within the first week of life is suggested for constrictions on the extremities that do not improve with retinoids to avoid necrosis and autoamputation.
Dermoscopic Patterns in Relation to the Clinicopathologic Manifestations of Leprosy
Authors: Gervasio Mia Katrina R. , Obbus Sarah Faye V. , Camaclang-Balmores Marie Len A. , Siripunvarapon Arunee H. , Dofitas Belen L.
Published: August 2021

Objectives. Leprosy is a chronic granulomatous infection caused by the obligate intracellular organism Mycobacterium  leprae. Current diagnostic tests for confirmation and treatment monitoring such as slit skin smear and biopsy are invasive and require time for processing, reading, and interpretation. Dermoscopy is a technique that allows the visualization of structures not readily seen by the naked eye. It can be performed at the point of care, providing a non-invasive link between clinical and histopathologic examination. This study aimed to determine the dermoscopic findings and associated clinicopathologic findings of the different forms of leprosy.

Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted. All new and follow-up patients aged 19 years old and above clinically diagnosed with leprosy were invited to participate in the study during the three-month investigation period. Clinical and dermoscopic photographs of representative skin lesions were taken, and a review of slit skin smear and histopathology results was done. Data analysis was performed using Stata SE version 13. The association between dermoscopic findings and the following parameters: anatomic location, Ridley-Jopling classification, WHO classification, treatment duration, and average bacteriologic index were analyzed using Fisher’s exact test. The level of significance was set at 5%.

Results. A total of 57 lesions were included. Linear vessels (p=0.031), structureless areas (p=0.008), and globules (p=0.002) were found to be significantly associated with the anatomic location. Decreased hair was found to be significantly associated with treatment duration (p=0.038). No significant associations were found between dermoscopic findings and Ridley-Jopling classification, WHO classification, and ABI. Eight biopsies taken at the time of dermoscopy were reviewed, with all sites showing structureless or globular areas corresponding to the presence of granulomas on histopathology (100%). No other notable associations were observed.

Conclusion. Dermoscopy is a potentially useful tool to aid in the diagnosis and treatment monitoring of leprosy. Limitations of this study include the small sample size, the preponderance of subjects in the lepromatous pole, and assessments by a single trained dermoscopist. A longer study duration including a larger number of newly diagnosed leprosy patients is recommended.
Kölelikten günümüze Türk sinemasında Afro-Türk kadınların temsili
Authors: Sekmen Muhsine , Kul Kalkandelen Gizem
Published: August 2021

19. yüzyılda Osmanlı topraklarına getirilen ve büyük çoğunluğunu kadınların oluşturduğu Afrikalı köle kadınlar, ev içi hizmetlerde, tarımda çalıştırılmaktaydı. Bu çalışma, Osmanlı döneminde görülen kölecilik anlayışının yansıması olarak Türk sinemasında Afro-Türk kadınların aile içerisindeki konumunu Marksist Feminist bakış açısıyla incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Türk sinemasında hizmetçi, dadı, bakıcı rolleriyle bütünleşmiş olan Afro-Türk kadın oyuncular; Yasemin Esmergül ve Dursune Şirin’in “İki Kafadar Deliler Pansiyonunda” (1952), “Hıçkırık” (1953), “Seher Yıldızı” (1959), “Abbas Yolcu” (1959), “Sevmek” (1974), “Süt Kardeşler” (1976) ve “Tosun Paşa” (1976) filmleri Marksist Feminizmin yabancılaşma kavramı ekseninde incelenmeye alınmıştır. Siyahi kadının yabancılaşmasında; ürettiği ürüne, emek sürecine, kendi varlığına ve topluma yabancılaşma kategorileri üzerinden Afro-Türk kadın oyuncuların rolleri niteliksel analizle incelenmiştir. Marx’ın dört biçimini sunduğu yabancılaşma kavramı filmlerde Afro-Türk kadınların rolleri üzerinden ele alındığında, ürettikleri ürüne ve emek sürecine yabancılaşma olarak görülmüştür. Filmlerde Afro-Türk kadınların, gerek ten renkleri üzerinden aşağılamaya maruz kalmaları, gerekse ev içi üretimin yabancılaşmış mekân sunması, kendine yabancılaşma olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Ayrıca filmlerde Afro-Türk’lerin ten renklerinin korku ve komedi unsuru olarak sunulması, topluma yabancılaşma olarak yorumlanmıştır.
Estética de Glauber Rocha e as interfaces com o cinema documentário
Authors: Giordani Rosselane Liz
Published: August 2021

Este estudo pretende refletir sobre alguns aspectos da estética cinematográfica de Glauber Rocha, olhando especificamente para as confluências que se estabelecem com a estética do cinema documentário. A intenção é problematizar como Glauber Rocha se apropria da linguagem documental para compor sua estética do real e materializar seu projeto poético e político em um tempo histórico e cultural que ficou conhecido pela efervescência da produção de uma arte de viés e tom extremamente político que buscava desvelar a realidade do povo brasileiro e sua identidade frente ao colonialismo cultural norte-americano. O pensamento do intelectual e cineasta baiano está impregnado justamente do espírito dessa época em que a produção da arte contemporânea passa por uma profunda mudança tanto no Brasil como na Europa, onde os artistas redefiniram suas estéticas entrelaçando-as com causas políticas e por sua vez empenhados em colocar a arte a serviço da mudança social. A estética do real que ‘soprava ventos’ nas vanguardas europeias reverberava no Brasil nos anos de 1960, sendo remodulada pela ótica glauberiana, introduzindo o povo brasileiro e suas realidades no novo cinema brasileiro. A estreita relação, e porque não dizer uma relação visceral, entre Cinema Novo e a busca por uma estética do real nos leva a refletir de que modo a diluição das fronteiras entre o cinema ficcional e o documentário reverberou e influenciou a composição da linguagem do Cinema Novo no Brasil. Para as reflexões tomamos como referência Nicholls (2005), Penafria (1999), Xavier (2001) e Simonard (2003).