bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
COVID-19 Pandemic: Questioning Conspiracy Theories, Beliefs or Claims that Have Potential Negative Impact on Public Health Interventions and Proposal for Integrated Communication and Information Dissemination Strategies (ICIDS)
Authors: Nyika Aceme , Nyika Geraldine Taponeswa , Nyika Jeffrey Tonderai , Nyika Jeremy Tashinga , Nyika Trenah
Published: March 2021

The COVID-19 outbreak that started in Wuhan, China, in December 2019 spread across the world causing a pandemic that infected and killed thousands of people globally. Countries made frantic efforts to put in place measures to curb the spread of the viral infections. The measures included social distancing, regular washing of hands with soap, applying sanitizers to hands and surfaces, use of personal protective equipment, screening, testing, isolation of suspected cases, quarantine of cases, lockdowns, treatment of cases and controlled burial of deceased cases.Almost all affected countries experienced four main hindrances to their efforts to control the COVID-19 pandemic; (i) challenges in implementing preventative measures effectively, (ii) health care delivery systems that could not cope with the pandemic, (iii) limited resources, and (iv) negative socio-economic impact caused by the pandemic. One of the challenges that hindered efforts to prevent the spread of the pandemic or to manage it are various conspiracy theories, beliefs, and or unproven claims, some of which are contradictory, that were circulated across the world.2This article gives an overview of the covid-19 pandemic, some conspiracy theories, beliefs and claims that were circulated as unofficial information, and questions the unofficial information. The article ends with an outline of some potential negative impact of conspiracy theories, beliefs and claims on public health interventions aimed at controlling the pandemic. In order to counter disinformation and misinformation, the article recommends the establishment of well-coordinated Integrated Communication and Information Dissemination Strategies (ICIDS) at global, continental, regional and national levels.
Computational analyses of heat flux of wall Y+ in supercritical fluid using star – Ccm+ Cfd code
Authors: Enaroseha Omamoke O. E. , Ojegu Ernest Ogheneruona
Published: March 2021

Theoretical modeling techniques on resolving turbulent heat flows in a nondimensionalcircular tube mounted obstacle using the wall Y+ as guidance in selecting the appropriate grid configuration and corresponding turbulence models are investigated using CFD Code. The results obtained shows that the heat fluxes of 20, 23, 30 and 40 kW/m2, increases as the Y+wall profile moves away from the near – wall region, this is due to the effect of viscosity, buoyance, acceleration and the friction of the turbulence modification.The results also indicates that the low Y+wall treatment is suitable only for low Reynolds turbulence models in which it is assumed that the viscous sub-layer is  properly resolved. The simulated results obtained in this research are in good agreements with the experimental results in the literature,even though they over predicted the observed heat transfer deterioration both quantitatively and qualitatively.

Keywords: Wall Y+ , Turbulence, Supercritical fluid, Heat flux
Evidence of terrestrial organic carbon inputs on Niger Delta Sea Shelf
Authors: Uzoegbu M.U.
Published: March 2021

The objective of this research is to determine the actual source of organic matter in the Niger Delta Sea Shelf (NDSS). Organic carbon (OC) and n-alkanes were investigated in the suspended matter (SM) and surfcial sediments of the Niger and Imo Rivers and the opposite Niger Delta Sea Shelf. Organic nitrogen and carbon isotope (δ13C) values were determined as additional parameters in the sediments. OC and n-alkane concentrations were highly variable. This variability was interpreted as the result of sources of materials from the inland basins and a complex sedimentation pattern involving the discharges of these two rivers. Using the constant ratio of high molecular weight odd n-alkanes to OC in both rivers, the estimated value of more than 70% of the OC preserved in shelf sediments were terrestrially-derived. This result was substantiated by the overall dominance of land-derived n-alkanes. A second approach using δ13C values and assuming binary dilution of riverine and marine OC led to the determined source of organic matter.

Keywords: Organic carbon; δ13C; n-Alkanes; Niger River; Imo River; Niger Delta Sea Shelf.
Characterisation of advanced Parkinson’s disease: OBSERVE-PD observational study – results of the Swiss subgroup
Authors: Möller J. Carsten , Baumann Christian R. , Burkhard Pierre R. , Kaelin-Lang Alain , Küng Irène , Onuk Koray , Bohlhalter Stephan
Published: March 2021

AIMS OF THE STUDY
Currently, the characterisation of advanced Parkinson’s disease (APD) does not follow standardised diagnostic criteria, which complicates the evaluation of ongoing care and treatment strategies, such as eligibility for device-aided treatment (DAT). Therefore, this study aimed to determine the proportion of APD and non-advanced Parkinson’s disease (non-APD) patients treated at specialised movement disorder centres in Switzerland, to compare clinical characteristics of APD versus non-APD patients and to assess eligibility for and use of DAT. Furthermore, potential differences between the Swiss and international situation should be uncovered.

METHODS
OBSERVE-PD was a cross-sectional, international, observational study including 2615 patients from 128 movement disorder centres in 18 countries. For the Swiss subgroup of the study analysed here, which included 134 patients from 5 movement disorder centres, motor and non-motor symptoms, activities of daily living and quality of life were assessed as endpoints. The correlation between physician’s judgement of APD and the Delphi criteria for APD, which were developed by an international expert group, as well as the clinical burden in APD and non-APD patients and eligibility for and use of DAT were evaluated. The results for the Swiss subgroup were subsequently compared with the international full analysis set of the OBSERVE-PD study.

RESULTS
Based on physician’s judgement, 69.4% of patients included in the Swiss study suffered from APD. A moderate correlation between physician’s judgement and the Delphi criteria for APD was observed (Κ = 0.480, 95% confidence interval 0.317–0.642). Clinical burden was higher for APD patients, as shown by worse scores for activities of daily living, motor symptom severity, dyskinesia duration/disability, duration of “off” time, non-motor symptoms and quality of life as compared with non-APD patients (p <0.0001 for all). The Swiss data for disease burden were comparable to the international findings, except that the Swiss patients showed less “off” time. Amongst APD patients eligible for DAT, the main reason for no DAT in Switzerland was patient refusal, whereas patients needing more time to decide about it was the most frequent reason in the international analysis.

CONCLUSIONS
The study shows that the burden of APD in tertiary care centres in Switzerland is comparable to the international situation. Patient refusal is the main reason for no DAT amongst eligible APD patients in such centres. The identification of standard APD classification parameters and evaluation of the reasons for no DAT are relevant for optimising treatment strategies and the transition to DAT.
PERAN SELF EFFICACY TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN BERWIRAUSAHA MAHASISWA STIM SHANTI BHUANA
Authors: Sadewo Yosua Damas , Purnasari Pebria Dheni
Published: March 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peran self efficacy terhadap kemampuan berwirausaha mahasiswa STIM Shanti Bhuana pada Program Studi Kewirausahaan, sehingga hasil penelitian ini dapat munjukkan salah satu faktor yang turut berperan dalam kemampuan berwirausaha. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode campuran atau mix method. Adapun penelitian ini dilakukan di Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Manajemen Shanti Bhuana, dengan subjek penelitian adalah mahasiswa Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Manajemen Shanti Bhuana angkatan 2017 yang berjumlah 26 mahasiswa. Teknik tes digunakan untuk mengambil data kemampuan berwirausaha pada Program Pendidikan Kewirausahaan, sedangkan self efficacy diambil dengan menggunakan angket dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa self efficacy memiliki peran terhadap kemampuan berwirausaha yang dibuktikan melalui uji pengaruh dengan besarnya pengaruh 20,1% serta hasil analisis wawancara yang menunjukkan bahwa mahasiswa dengan self efficacy tinggi memiliki kemampuan berwirausaha yang baik jika dibanding dengan mahasiswa dengan self efficacy yang rendah.
STRATEGI PEMASARAN SAYUR ORGANIK FRYSIA MELALUI ANALISIS 4P DAN STP
Authors: Sapas Patrisia , Vuspitasari Benedhikta Kikky , Sadewo Yosua Damas , Br Siahaan Shanti Veronica
Published: March 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui strategi pemasaran 4P (Product, Price, Place (Packaging), Promotion) produk sayur organik FRYSIA berdasarkan analisis SWOT, dan untuk mengetahui STP (segmenting, targeting, positioning) produk sayur organik FRYSIA. Penelitian ini menggunakan kualitatif deskriptif, pemilihan sampel dengan metode purposive sampling dengan jumlah narasumber sebelas orang. Teknik analisis didalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis SWOT. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa strategi pemasaran usaha sayur organik FRYSIA berada pada posisi growth yang berarti bahwa strategi yang sudah digunakan berkembang namun perlu memperhatikan indikator harga karena indikator harga yang membuat volume penjualan menurun. Segmenting sayur organik FRYSIA berdasarkan pendapatan dan gaya hidup dan targeting dari sayur organik FRYSIA adalah masyarakat menegah ke atas yaitu Pegawai Sipil. Karena peluang usaha masih banyak dan masih minim pesaing yang yang membuka usaha di bidang pertanian sayur organik. Positioning usaha sayur organik FRYSIA dengan memperhatikan kualitas produk dan menjadikan kualitas sebagai keunggulan bagi usaha syaur organik FRYSIA yang akan di tonjolkan kepada konsumen
Russian immigration to Brazil in the first half of the 20th century: migration routes and adaptation patterns
Authors: Ruseishvili S. A.
Published: March 2021

In the article under consideration, the author examines three main waves of the Russian-speaking immigration to Brazil and, particularly, to the State of São Paulo and its capital of the same name, during the first half of the 20th century. The first wave refers to the period from 1921 to the late 1930s. We consider the arrival of general Wrangel’s soldiers and officers, in 1921; the resettlement of Russian-speaking farmers from Romanian Bessarabia in 1923-1930s; and the ‘secondary’ migration of Nansen refugees from Europe during the 1930s. The second wave represents the post-war subsidized migration of Russian displaced persons (DPs), and the third one is the resettlement of the Russians from China during the 1950s. The author relies on a vast number of authentic sources from public and private archives, such as Russian-language periodicals in Brazil, Brazilian regulatory acts, and interviews with the descendants of Russian emigrants. Delivering a comparative analysis of the aforementioned waves the author concludes that the patterns of the Russian speakers’ adaptation in Brazil need to be considered in the light of political and economic conditions in the country in a particular period of immigrants’ arrival. It is also noted that anti-Soviet sentiments in Brazilian politics, starting from the mid-1930s, had a negative impact on preservation of the Russian language and Russian culture in the country.
Processos de territorialização e efeitos da regularização fundiária rural no Norte do Estado de Minas Gerais: memórias de expropriação
Authors: Bispo Eluiz Antônio Ribeiro Mendes e , Barbosa Rômulo Soares
Published: March 2021

O presente artigo propõe um estudo acerca das memórias de expropriação que deram cor e tônica aos complexos processos de territorialização e, ainda, traçar os efeitos concretos das políticas de governo voltadas às pessoas individualmente consideradas e também aos povos e comunidades tradicionais. A partir de uma abordagem dedutiva, propõe-se a utilização de um método quantitativo-descritivo e a realização de uma pesquisa documental, exploratória e historiográfica, mediante coleta e tratamento de dados. A regularização fundiária rural de terras devolutas é marcada por um tensionamento decorrente das relações travadas entre os proprietários de terras (poder privado) e o Estado (poder público), quer sob o prisma da contradição entre a bandeira, forma típica da ocupação do interior, empresa privada e dirigida para os fins e no interesse da propriedade privada, e o próprio Estado. As memórias de expropriação, consubstanciadas pelos chamados “tempos”, provocaram uma reconfiguração do espaço agrário norte-mineiro e incidiram principalmente sob as populações tradicionais que viviam em regime de terras comuns. Nesse contexto, pode-se também pensar a regularização fundiária rural de terras devolutas com um territóriono qual se tem agentes, indivíduos, atores e, consequentemente, posições e disputas simbólicas de um grande jogo social.
Development of a Small Intelligent Weather Station for Agricultural Applications
Authors: Chung Yi-Hua , Jun-Fu Huang  , Yuan-Chen Hu  , Huang Chen-Kang
Published: March 2021

It is known that climate change causes a decrease in the profit gained from agricultural production. This work designs and establishes weather boxes equipped with functions of rainfall prediction, frosting forecast, and lightning detection. With the wireless connection and the build-in decision mode, weather boxes can deliver early-warning by sending texting messages to the users and actuating the corresponding action to response the extreme climate. To implement rainfall and frosting prognostication, two different datasets are analyzed by the technology of data mining. One of the datasets is acquired from the Central Weather Bureau, and the other is from the proposed weather box monitoring the agricultural environment. From the experimental results, the prediction model constructed from the data which is collected by the proposed weather box exhibits a higher accuracy in rainfall forecasting than those based on the Central Weather Bureau.
THE REPORTS OF THE DAILY NEWSPAPER “POLITIKA” ABOUT THE SITUATION IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA PRECEDING THE ANNEXATION CRISIS OF 1908
Authors: Videnović Milan , Pešić Miroslav
Published: March 2021

In this paper, the writings of the daily newspaper “Politika” regarding the events preceding the Annexation Crisis were analyzed. The political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina at the beginning of the XX century was extremely complex and tense. Combined with the already complicated international circumstances, a favorable environment was created for one of the greatest political crises in Europe at the time. The period between the Young Turk Revolution and the Annexation Crisis was characterized by the attempts of Serbs from Bosnia and Herzegovina to resolve legally the question of Bosnia and Herzegovina without changing the state and legal status of the territory, as well as by the attempts by Austria-Hungary to integrate Bosnia and Herzegovina into its state structure. Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina and thus abused its mandate for occupying Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was provided by the Treaty of Berlin from 1878. The preparations for the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina were covered by the correspondents of “Politika”, who informed the Serbian public about it. The articles published in “Politika” at the time are invaluable for obtaining an accurate picture of the state of affairs at the time, as well as of a reign of terror that the Austro-Hungarian rule imposed in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Los derechos de propiedad de la mujer en la región MENA
Authors: Adnane Souad
Published: March 2021

El presente artículo se propone analizar la situación de los derechos de propiedad de las mujeres en la región MENA con base en una definición global de los derechos de propiedad. Pone de relieve los obstáculos, principalmente jurídicos, que limitan el acceso de la mujer a la propiedad, reflexiona sobre la manera a través de la cual dichos obstáculos interaccionan entre sí y propone acciones de mejora.
Degrees of Freedom
Authors: Earle Rod , Mehigan James
Published: March 2021

The first authoritative volume to look back on the last 50 years of The Open University providing higher education to those in prison, this unique book gives voice to ex-prisoners whose lives have been transformed by the education they received. Offering vivid personal testimonies, reflective vignettes and academic analysis of prison life and education in prison, the book marks the 50th anniversary of The Open University.
The Metaphors That Research Students Live By
Authors: Pitcher Rod
Published: March 2021

In this paper I report a study of the ways in which research students think about their research. I took a unique approach by using metaphor analysis to study the students’ conceptions. The research students in this study were recruited for an on - line survey at an Australian research - intensive university in which they answered questions relating to their conceptions of research. Five categories of metaphors for research were arrived at which I have labelled metaphors of space, metaphors of travel, metaphors of action, metaphors of the body and metaphors of ordeal. These metaphors provide useful information about the ways that the students visualise their research and their conceptions of what it entails.
An Autoethnographic Journey of Intercountry Adoption
Authors: Malhotra Prema
Published: March 2021

In this autoethnographic essay, the author explores her struggles and desires to learn about her life prior to adoption. She portrays her journey to search for her beginning pieces of her adoption narrative by an assessment of “narrative inheritance” (Goodall, 2006), attempts to reframe her adoption narrative, and reflects on how her adoption narrative changed over a period of time. The author highlights major events of her search and provides meaning and understanding to her experience. The author concludes by providing her reflections of her search and attempts to redefine her adoption journey and what it means to be an adoptee.
Using Participatory Action Research and Photo Methods to Explore Higher Education Administration as an Emotional Endeavor
Authors: Gonzales Leslie , Rincones Rodolfo
Published: March 2021

In this paper, we build on Wood’s (2010, 2012) recent call to consider higher education as a work place that conjures emotion among constituents, particularly positional leaders, like department chairs. Using a participatory action research and photo - enhanced methodological approach, we illustrate the emotional labor that was poured into the work of one department chair. Consequently, our work yields three contributions. First, we counter the overly rationalistic depiction of organizational leadership research and thinking. Second, our work suggests that if we conceptualize and understand emotion and emotional labor as a form of labor compelled by organizational norms, rule s, and relationships, it becomes possible to consider how institutions can and should better acknowledge this aspect of labor and how it can support individuals in these facets of work life (Brief & Weiss, 2002; Fisk & Friesen, 2012). Finally, we show how non - mainstream methodologies can help researchers explore multidimensional and understudied topics, like emotion and emotional labor, in studies of higher education.
Grumpy Old Ethnographers: A Review of David Silverman ’s A Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book about Qualitative Research
Authors: Fang Rachel
Published: March 2021

Renowned scholar of qualitative research methods David Silverman delivers an indictment of contemporary qualitative research methods. The book is meant to be an introduction (or “pre - textbook”) to the subject of qualitative research and definitely not a “how - to” manual. In evaluating contemporary qualitative research methods, Silverman’s book primarily focuses on ethnography and conversation analysis. Intentionally personal and biased, Silverman’s plainly - stated goal for this book is to “debunk the accepted understandings” of qualitative research and elicit an interest in the arguments within the field of qualitative inquiry , and he succeeds on both accounts.
Resolving Inner Cultural Conflicts toward Education in Pastoral East Africa: A Grounded Theory Study
Authors: Keiper Timothy , Rugira Janvier
Published: March 2021

The purpose of this grounded theory study was to explain the perceptions of semi - nomadic pastoralists in East Africa, who self - identified as having the characteristics of the most vulnerable, and who were educationally successful. This study identified motivating factors that contributed to resiliency while in the pursuit of an education. Findings suggest that even though students from this background utilize these motivating factors they are still faced with inner cultural tensions that can be insurmountable. Emergent theory suggests that inner cultural conflicts toward education are resolved when push/pull factors were combined with a sense of something beyond themselves, allowing for transcultural migration.
Through Their Eyes: Using Photography with Youth Who Experienced Trauma
Authors: Rice Karen , Primak Sarah , Girvin Heather
Published: March 2021

Adolescent youth in foster care are often exposed to multiple traumas and often leave the child welfare system without processing thoughts, feelings, or plans for the future. This study employed photo elicitation with a group of adolescent youth in foster care to discover what is important to them. Eight themes emerged. Family and friends, or the need to have someone who is always there for them was the most frequent theme photographed. Utilizing photo elicitation with youth who have been abused and/or neglected is an engaging and empowering method as it allows for individualized case planning that is guided by the wants and needs of the youth themselves.
Impact of Exchange Marriage on Children in Pakistan: Social Security or Insecurity?
Authors: Zaman Muhammed
Published: March 2021

In this paper I deal with the impact of the exchange marriage system in Pakistan. The system does not only guide in spouse selection, but it is also provide welfare, alliance formation and give strength to kinship. No part of the study, however, dealt with the impact of the system on children anywhere in the world. Based on the qualitative investigation, this article highlights 24 case histories. The Grounded Theory Method guidelines are followed for the data collection and analysis. There are different dimensions of the exchange marriage. However, t h is study reveals child engagement/marriage (even before the birth), forced marriages, mismatch marriage, violence and emergence of domestic conflict in the system of the exchange. This study found drug addiction among children, off and on the street children, children with broken homes, neglected children, and delinquency is due to the system of the marriage. Exchange marriage does not only provide social security and alliance formation but also insecurity and obscured socialization of the children. It is important to have looked on the system of the exchange in development perspective of the future generation. This study highlights the impact of the exchange marriage system among illiterate or low educated people only who strictly follow the system of the exchange.
Telling Their Stories: The Use of Autoethnography as an Instructional Tool in an Introductory Research Course
Authors: Pinchon Henrietta
Published: March 2021

This paper focuses on the use of autoethnography as an instructional tool in introductory research courses. Since many students fear research courses in graduate education programs, many of them build up paralyzing anxieties that prevent them from completing the courses and/or their programs. To address this , I propose the use of autoethnography as an instructional tool. This form of inquiry will be useful by allowing students to (a) explore how personal experiences influence their research (e.g., subjectivity, assumptions), (b ) identify gaps in the mainstream literature (e.g., is this story being told?), (c ) use various data collection strategies in a non - threatening research project (e.g., document analysis , journals, interviews), and (d ) write up narrative findings.
Action Oriented Research in Education
Authors: Kaufman Lisa
Published: March 2021

If you are looking for a simple, straight forward book for conducting an action oriented research in an educational setting than Craig's 2009 Action Research Essentials is for you. This book provides the “essentials” for this type of research . She provide s clear and concise information assisting students that may be using this approach for the first time. Good examples are given for the novice of action oriented research. The author presents the information in an orderly fashion. In this review, I will give my initial appraisal and content analysis regarding the intended audience, objectivity of the author and the writing style presented.
3D MODELING OF RADIATION CONDITIONS AND DOSE RATES FOR PERSONNEL DURING DISMANTLING OF THE ROOF STRUCTURES OF THE SHELTER OBJECT
Authors: Pashynov M. , Pidbereznyy S. , Paskevych S.
Published: March 2021

The results of three-dimensional modeling of personnel work conditions in radiation-hazardous conditions of the ”Shelter” object, carried out using the software complex HVRC VRdose, are presented. Estimations of dosing loads on personnel during the dismantling of a metal farm on the roof of the ”Shelter” object are carried out. The obtained simulation data showed good convergence with the data obtained during the development of a working design for dismantling of this construction.
EXPERIMENTAL FACILITY IHEPNP FOR FUNDAMENTAL AND APPLIED RESEARHES IN ENERGY RANGE UP TO 100MeV
Authors: Ganenko V.B. , Kasilov V.I. , Kovalenko G.D. , Maslov N.I. , Semisalov I.L.
Published: March 2021

The possibility of creating an experimental setup in building No.3 of the IHEPNP NNC KIPT (LUE-300 complex) on the basis of the existing LUE-60 electron accelerator and the existing experimental infrastructure is being discussed. It is planned to raise the energy of the electron beam to 100MeV and create two beam lines: one is for reaserches with intense beams of electrons and photons, including linearly polarized ones, and the other – for investigations with the low intensive beams of electrons and positrons. Implementation of the project will open opportunities for a wide range of research programs in the ﬁeld of interaction of the radiation with amorphous and crystalline matter, nuclear physics and astrophysics, as well as in the applied research.
Pengaruh Job Description, Pengalaman dan Penempatan Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Kober Mie Setan Surabaya
Authors: Putri Adella Candrawati
Published: March 2021

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan pengukuran variabel jenis data skala likert dengan menyebar kuisioner. Populasi yang ada dalam penelitian ini adalah karyawan KOBER Mie Setan Surabaya sebanyak 100 orang. Dalam penelitian ini, teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah Probability Sampling dengan Metode pengambilan sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah Simple Random Sampling (sederhana). Kriteria sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah karyawan KOBER Mie Setan Surabaya sebanyak 50 orang. Dari hasil penelitian diketahui bahwa pada uji F variabel job description (X1), pengalaman (X2) dan penempatan kerja (X3) secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Kinerja karyawan (Y). Hasil uji t diketahui bahwa variabel job description (X1), pengalaman (X2) dan penempatan kerja (X3) secara parsial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Kinerja karyawan (Y), dimana variabel pengalaman (X2) memiliki pengaruh dominan terhadap kinerja karyawan.Ini dibuktikan dengan Standardized Coefficients Beta hasil yang diperoleh yaitu dengan nilai 0,531.
Mulher-Maravilha: a subversão do feminino nos quadrinhos das décadas de 1940-1950
Authors: Gallas Ana Kelma Cunha
Published: March 2021

Este artigo constitui-se num estudo teórico realizado através da metodologia de revisão de literatura, com o intuito de analisar o impacto da personagem “Mulher-Maravilha”, criada em 1941 pelo psicólogo norte-americano William Moulton Marston, na conservadora sociedade norte-americana de sua época. O objetivo deste artigo é discutir teoricamente acerca das contribuições que essa personagem trouxe para o movimento feminista no final da primeira onda, bem como discorrer sobre as opiniões formuladas a respeito da personagem, levando em consideração a ideação sobre as mulheres, na perspectiva patriarcal. Para discutir essa personagem, que assegurou um lugar para a mulher no panteão dos principais heróis da editora DC Comics, leva-se em conta uma reflexão teórica acerca dos papéis sexuais prevalentes nas décadas de 1940 e 1950 nos Estados Unidos. A partir de autoras feministas como Simone de Beauvoir ([1949], 1970) e Catharine A. MacKinnon (1983), discute-se a objetificação do corpo feminino e a emancipação feminina na concepção da personagem Mulher-Maravilha.
Imagem de Markus Baumeler por Pixabay.
A clinico-pathological approach to management of atopic dermatitis
Authors: Foo Hui Ling , Tey Hong Liang
Published: March 2021

Recent research in atopic dermatitis (AD) has identified it to be a heterogeneous inflammatory skin disorder of different endotypes (immune polarisation of T-cell subsets and genetic mutations) underlying various phenotypes (age of onset, ethnicity, disease severity, etc.). The corresponding heterogeneity in underlying patho-mechanisms of the disease has resulted in an impetus towards an endotype-driven management of AD. We propose a practical approach that is based on classifying AD patients into intrinsic and extrinsic phenotypes and their corresponding underlying endotypes. This approach aims to provide a practical method that integrates recent understanding of AD pathogenesis for a targeted endotype-driven management of AD. Keywords: Atopic dermatitis, extrinsic eczema, intrinsic eczema
Cervical screening in foreign domestic workers in Singapore
Authors: Eng Julia CL , Er Joyce BT , Wan Carrie SY , Lim YK , Ismail-Pratt Ida , Ng Joseph SY
Published: March 2021

Introduction: Globally, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, with about 85% occurring in low-middle income countries (LMIC) and an age-standardised incidence rate of more than 15 per 100,000. It is largely preventable through HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening. In Singapore, 18% of the foreign domestic workforce hail from Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar, and India. However, there is no data on preinvasive cervical disease and cervical cancer in foreign domestic workers (FDWs) and the aim of this pilot programme is to determine the baseline screen positive rate of high-grade intraepithelial in this population. Methodology: A total of 322 FDWs were offered HPV screening through the Helping Our Helper (HOH) pilot programme. Data from this pilot program was analysed and reported using simple descriptive statistics. Results: Out of the 322 FDWs who registered for HPV screening, 68.6% participated. There was a 22.2% screen-positive rate; 10% of those who screened positive for high-risk HPV had histologically confirmed high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. This result is similar to other data on cervical cancer screening in Singaporeans. This pilot project screened less than 1% of the eligible FDWs in Singapore. Discussion: The findings of this pilot program suggest that there is public health value in providing cervical cancer screening to FDWs. Improving cervical cancer screening by increasing awareness and including routine cervical cancer screening as part of the employment medical examination should be studied. Keywords: Cervical cancer, CIN 2, colposcopy, HPV, HSIL, LSIL
Paediatric emergency department attendances during COVID-19 and SARS in Singapore
Authors: Tan Ronald MR , Ganapathy Sashikumar , Tyebally Arif , Lee Khai Pin , Chong Shu-Ling , Soo Jenifer SL , Thoon Koh Cheng , Chan Yoke Hwee , Ng Kee Chong
Published: March 2021

Introduction: We evaluated the impact of public health measures on paediatric emergency department attendances during the COVID-19 and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreaks in Singapore. Methods: Between 1 January 2020 and 31 July 2020, we retrospectively reviewed paediatric emergency department attendances and admissions in a tertiary paediatric hospital in Singapore before and after a national lockdown to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Singapore. Hospital attendances and admissions were compared with data from a corresponding period in 2019 (1 January 2019 to 31 July 2019), as well as during and after the SARS outbreak (1 January 2003 to 31 December 2004). Results: Compared with a corresponding non-outbreak period, emergency department attendances decreased in line with nationwide public health measures during the COVID-19 and SARS outbreaks (2020 and 2003 respectively), before increasing gradually following lifting of restrictions, albeit not to recorded levels before these outbreaks. During the COVID-19 outbreak, mean daily attendances decreased by 40%, from 458 per day in January–July 2019, to 274 per day in January–July 2020. The absolute number of hospital inpatient admissions decreased by 37% from January–July 2019 (19,629) to January–July 2020 (12,304). The proportion of emergency department attendances requiring admission remained similar: 20% in January–July 2019 and 21% in January–July 2020. Conclusion: Nationwide public health measures in Singapore have had an impact on paediatric emergency department attendances and hospital inpatient admissions. Data from this study could inform planning and resource allocation for emergency departments in Singapore and internationally. Keywords: COVID-19, paediatric emergency department, public health measures, SARS
Translation and cross language validation of human immunodeficiency virus stigma scale in a Pakistani context
Authors: Faiza Nayyer  , Iffat Batool
Published: March 2021

Objectives: To evaluate the translation and validation of human immunodeficiency virus stigma scale in Urdu language.
Methods: The evaluation study was conducted in Lahore, Kasur, Gujranwala and Faisalabad from January 2019 to June 2019. Forward-backward translation method was used to translate the human immunodeficiency virus stigma scale from English to Urdu. Additionally, inter-correlation among variables was assessed by using correlation to determine the psychometric properties. Exploratory factor analysis of the scale was done followed by confirmatory factor analysis for establishing a good model fit.
Results: Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.95. There was high correlation among the sub-components of the the scale, ranging from 0.38 to 0.80 (p<0.001). Confirmatory factor analysis depicted good model fit.
Conclusion: The Urdu version of the human immunodeficiency virus stigma scale was found to be a valid and reliable tool to measure personal stigma, disclosure concern, concerns about public attitude and negative self-image.
Key Words: HIV/AIDS stigma, Translation, Cross-validation.
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Experience of transcatheter device closure of atrial septal defect in a tertiary care institute
Authors: Muhammad Younas  , Ahsan Beg  , Tauseef Asma  , Baqir Maqbool
Published: March 2021

Abstract
Objective: To share our experience of transcatheter device closure of secundum atrial septal defect in children and adults.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at department of Paediatric Cardiology Ch. Pervaiz Elahi Institute of Cardiology Multan from 2011 to September 2019. Patients with moderate to large ASD secundum without severe pulmonary hypertension were studied. All procedures were performed under general anaesthesia and trans-Oesophageal echo guidance. Success and safety of procedure were evaluated.
Results: During study period, a total of 75 patients underwent ASD device closure. Mean age was 25 ± 1.53 (4 -54 years) and male to female ratio 1:2. Mean defect was 20.38 ± 0.58 (09 to 32 mm). Large defects (> 25 mm) were 17 (22.7 %). Significant PS (> 30 mm Hg) observed in three and valvuloplasty performed. Device size was selected on the basis of TOE measurement + 4-5 mm. Balloon sizing was performed in only three patients. Amplatzer   septal occluder was used in 80 %. Balloon assisted technique was used in 09 (12 %) patients. All the procedures were successful except two (2.7 %) where device embolized and retrieved by surgery. Transient arrhythmias were observed in 05 (6.6 %) and small pericardial effusion which was managed conservatively in one patient. There was no procedure related mortality.
Conclusion: Transcatheter closure of moderate to large ASD secundum in children and adults is a safe procedure. Among the major events, device embolizaion was common. Other complications were rare including small pericardial effusion and transient arrhythmias.
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Need of the hour: finding alternatives to a centralized Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system in Pakistan
Authors: Syeda Kanza Kazmi  , Fatima Muhammad Asad Khan  , Ibtehaj-Ul-Haque
Published: March 2021

The WHO recognizes Pakistan to be on of the top contributors to mortalities related to accidents and road trafiic injuries. The lack of awareness and education in the general population and lack of adequate training about Basic Life Support (BLS) and trauma management in healthcare professionals in Pakistan play a pivotal role in causing this grim situation. Lack of funds allocated to healthcare system specfically the Emergency services is one of the many root causes leading to a significant number of preventable mortalities.
These injuries lead to lifelong and irreversible effects on both the physical and mental health of those involved. Moreover, it leads to unnecsserary strain on the already burdened healthcare system. Thus,immediate nationwide efforts are needed to create a system which is updated and capable enough to filter, classify and handle the emergencies. This system must be centralized, should be able to train people and make its own policies. This will ultimately lead to a better management at the emergency site and swift transitioning to the healthcare facility. 
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Optimizing Character Education for Adolescents Plagued by Free Intercourse
Authors: Brendan Talahi , Nadzli Rozidu Nadzli Rozidu
Published: March 2021

Adolescent character education is extremely important. Promiscuity, rampant rates of aggression against children and youth, robberies against peers, juvenile theft, cheating behaviors, substance addiction, pornography, and the misuse of others' property have all been global issues that have yet to be fully addressed. The article explains the philosophy of adolescent character education, the function of adolescent character education, the urgency of adolescent character education, the factors that affect character education, and the enhancement of adolescent character education for adolescent promiscuity. Attitudes, emotions, will, values, and behaviors are all ingredients in the definition of character education for teenagers.
Flying bats in Guam – the cause of the complex
Authors: Sacks Oliver , Cox Paul Alan
Published: March 2021

In this issue we are pleased to publish an interview with Drs Oliver Sacks and Paul Cox, following their recent research which suggested that eating flying foxes was responsible for an isolated cluster of ALS-parkinsonian-dementia complex found in the Guam peninsula. As an interesting counterpoint to this article, we are also publishing a commentary by Dr Huw Morris. Dr Morris, who spent some time in Guam, is able to rely on his own experiences and local knowledge and contacts to provide a cautionary note.
Manual de prácticas de fenómenos de transporte y termodinámica II
Authors: Monge Amaya Onofre , Varela Salazar Jaime , Mejía Zamudio Flérida Adriana
Published: March 2021

Ingeniería Química II, que se imparte en las carreras de Ingeniería Química e Ingeniería en Materiales en la Universidad de Sonora. Asimismo, puede ser de apoyo en otras instituciones de educación superior que cuenten con programas de estudio afines. Tiene como finalidad reconocer la necesidad de una orientación práctica bien enfocada en la carrera de Ingeniería Química, que logre conjugar los aspectos teóricos y prácticos en la formulación y solución de problemas ingenieriles. Coadyuva en la realización de experimentos que permiten comprender claramente los conceptos teóricos, lograr que las desviaciones encontradas no sean vistas con pesimismo o desconfianza, sino como la base de una discusión bien fundamentada; además, que los conocimientos teóricos y prácticos en unidad, sirvan como la base de materias más avanzadas de ingeniería química. También, en algunas prácticas aquí sugeridas, se necesitará comprar el equipo necesario o, en su defecto, construirlo. Esto último sirve como un entrenamiento adicional para el alumno.
Biología molecular
Authors: Hayano Kanashiro Angela Corina , De la Re Vega Enrique , Grijalva Chon José Manuel
Published: March 2021

El presente manual va dirigido a estudiantes de licenciatura en biología y contiene una serie de prácticas a realizar de manera sencilla, dinámica y de bajo costo que se puede adaptar a cualquier laboratorio con equipo y reactivos básicos de biología molecular. Además, tiene la finalidad de facilitar, complementar y consolidar el conocimiento teórico de biología molecular a los estudiantes, utilizando técnicas experimentales básicas desde extracción de ácidos nucleicos de vertebrados, invertebrados y plantas; así como técnicas de amplificación y análisis de ácido desoxirribonucleico. Cuenta además con una práctica para el diseño de oligonucleótidos. Cada práctica cuenta con una serie de preguntas para reforzar los conocimientos del estudiante y que le pueden ayudar a elaborar su reporte. Al final del manual, se encuentra un glosario con los términos empleados.
Aspectos físicos y paradigmáticos del factor gnomónico
Authors: Pérez Enríquez Raúl Ruben
Published: March 2021

Tras dos décadas de investigación sobre las sombras de un gnomon unitario, el autor nos entrega este libro donde se documentan y valoran con precisión, la influencia del gnomon y sus sombras en los fundamentos de la historia de la Matemática, la Astronomía, el Urbanismo. En esta exposición, las sombras solsticiales sobresalen como elemento que debió ser fundamental en el desarrollo de las primeras civilizaciones del Homo sapiens. El lector descubrirá que el factor gnomónico, aquí descrito como concepto central, una vez develado, toma fuerza y presencia a través del desarrollo cultural de la humanidad.
Evaluation of fruit quality of apple land varieties
Authors: Király Ildikó
Published: March 2021

The study examines applefruit qualityattributes of eight cultivars, i.e., weight, size, flesh firmness,and soluble dry matter content. Half of the examined cultivars matchedthe fruit quality of the control ‘Golden Delicious’. Additionally, the study evaluated each cultivar’snutritionalvalue and how they can serveas functional foods.
Anyanyelvhasználat idegennyelv-órán
Authors: Hardi Judit
Published: March 2021

Sokat vitatott kérdés, hogy megengedett-e az anyanyelvhasználat az idegennyelv-órán, és ha igen milyen formában és milyen mértékben. Bár a téma körüljárása kapcsán egyöntetű vélemény bontakozik ki a szakirodalomban, miszerint lehet használni anyanyelvünket a nyelvtanulás hatékonyabbá tétele érdekében, leendő nyelvtanítóink még mindig bizonytalanok abban, hogy milyen célból, milyen esetekben és milyen mértékben indokolt az anyanyelv használata. Ezért olyan véleményeket és értékítéleteket gyűjtöttem össze angol műveltségterületes hallgatók gyakorlati megfigyelései alapján, amelyek az idegennyelv-órán előforduló anyanyelvhasználat megítélésére irányulnak.
A Mesterséges Intelligencia (AI) az egészség szolgálatában
Authors: Devosa Iván , Grósz Tamás , Kardos Péter
Published: March 2021

A Mesterséges Intelligencia lehetőségei korlátlanok, pontosabban annyira korlátoltak, amennyire az annotált anyagok mennyisége. A medikális rendszerek alkalmassá tehetők akár a beszédből történő Parkinson szűrésre, vagy a képalkotó diagnosztikai eszközökből nyert információk feldolgozásával a tüdőszűrés automatizálására. Mindehhez az itt ismertetett U-NET struktúra lehet az egyik hatékony megoldás.
Fürdőturisták elégedettségének vizsgálata ServQual modell alapján
Authors: Szabó Zoltán
Published: March 2021

Az egészségturizmus fontossága és az iránta megnövekedett érdeklődés ellenére nemzetközileg még kevés tanulmány foglalkozik a fürdőturizmussal. A fürdőturizmus szolgáltatásaival kapcsolatos vendég-elégedettségi kutatásokra hazai viszonylatban rendkívül kevés utalás található. A kutatás célja a tág értelemben vett vidéken élő magyar középkorú középosztály elégedettségének megismerése és feltárása a Szentesi Fürdő szolgáltatásaival kapcsolatosan, mely segítséget nyújthat a fürdő menedzsmentje számára a döntéselőkészítésben.
A study on Factors affecting Financial performance of Indian Banking Sector
Authors: Bajaj Ritu , . Anshu
Published: March 2021

In India there are different sectors which play the major role of accelerator in the growth of Indian economy. In this study, the area of focus is financial transactions sector specially banking sector which plays a momentous role in the economic growth by regulating and controlling the demand for and supply of money. The Indian banking sector supports the fastest growing economy of the world but it is grappling with multiple challenges. This research work analyzes the different variables that affect the financial performance of scheduled commercial banks in India and establish the relationship between selected macroeconomic variables and financial performance indicator. It also highlights the role of banking in changing economic scenario of India. The present study is empirical by nature. Descriptive cum exploratory research design has been used in this study. It has been found that GDP, CPI, exchange rate and lending interest rates are significant macroeconomic variables for determining the financial performance of scheduled commercial banks in India. It has been revealed that long term relationship exists between the selected macroeconomic variables and financial performance variables.
Use of Physical Concepts in Musical Instruments and their Use in Cinema
Authors: Patil Sanjay Sitaram
Published: March 2021

Cinema without music is now a days beyond imagination. Whatever musical instruments used in the making of Cinema are based on Physical Concepts. One of the concepts is frequency. Frequency is nothing but the number of vibrations per second. Different frequencies forms melodious compositions. There are many musical instruments like Pan flute, Sitar, Violin, Harmonium etc are all Physical Concepts dependent musical instruments. How Physical Concepts play important role in the making of such musical instruments is presented in this paper. Unwanted continuous disturbance due to vibrations in air is noise and composition disturbance of different frequencies called sound. Music is sound with a discrete structure. Noise is sound with a continuous structure. Music is composed of sounds with a fundamental frequency and overtones. Noise is composed of sounds with frequencies that range continuously in value from as low as you can hear to as high as you can hear — not necessarily at equal intensity