bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of PSSE on postural sway in AIS using center of pressure
Authors: Selthafner M , Liu XC , Ellis F , Tassone C , Thometz J , Escott B
Published: June 2021

We haven’t known whether the center of pressure (COP) could be considered as a better indicator in the evaluation of posture and balance change after the physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercise (PSSE) during level walking. The objective of this study was: 1) to determine changes in COP displacement in anterior-posterior (COP-AP) and medial-lateral (COP-ML) for AIS following the PSSE; 2) to find out COP oscillation(COP-OS) from the midline for the left and right foot; 3) to investigate max pressure at the forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot bilaterally. AIS patients with three reflective markers on their back walked on the pressure sensors embedded treadmill at 2 km/h and their trunks were also registered by DIERS Formetric 4D system. Each child received the PSSE for 12 weeks by the same physical therapist and had a dynamic pressure analysis before and after the PSSE. Six AIS children at a mean age of 13 years and with averaged major Cobb angle of 26° were enrolled. There was an increase in COP-AP (15%) and a decrease in the COP-ML (-25%) following the PSSE. COP-OS on the left foot shifted farther away from the midline (about 16%) as the right side moved closer (-1%), which becomes more symmetrical (Pre-PSSE: 0.86mm & Post-PSSE: 0.32mm). There were increased pressures on the left (35%) and right (26%) hallux after PSSE. Pressure metrics, especially including COP-ML, COP-AP, COP-OS, and peak pressures on the forefoot, may be opted as optimal predictors to posture improvements by the means of PSSE.
An inertial sensor-based protocol for spinal range of motion measurements
Authors: Mulcahey PJ , Knott PT , Madiraju A , Haque N , Haoson DS , Bassett WP , Cuddihy LA , Antonacci MD , Betz RR
Published: June 2021

To develop a protocol for assessing spinal range of motion using an inertial sensor device. The baseline error of an inertial sensor was assessed using a bicycle wheel. Nineteen healthy subjects (12 females and 7 males, average age 18.2 ± 0.6 years) were then prospectively enrolled in a study to assess the reliability of an inertial sensor-based method for assessing spinal motion. Three raters each took three measurements of subjects’ flexion/extension, right and left bending, and right and left rotation. Afterwards, one trial from each set of measurements was excluded. Correlations and the ICC (3,1) were used to assess intra-rater reliability, and ICC (3,2) was used to assess inter-rater reliability of the protocol. The baseline error of the sensor was 1.45°. Correlation and ICC (3,1) values for the protocol all exceeded 0.888, indicating high intra-rater reliability. ICC (3,2) values for the protocol exceed 0.87, indicating high inter-rater reliability. Our study presents both a paradigm for assessing the baseline error of inertial sensors and a protocol for assessing motion of the spine using an inertial sensing device.
Advancements in data analysis and visualisation techniques to support multiple single-subject analyses: an assessment of movement coordination and coordination variability
Authors: Needham R , Naemi R , Chockalingam N
Published: June 2021

Vector coding is a data analysis technique that quantifies inter-segmental coordination and coordination variability of human movement. The usual reporting of vector coding time-series data can be difficult to interpret when multiple trials are superimposed on the same figure. This study describes and presents novel data visualisations for displaying data from vector coding that supports multiple single- subject analyses. The dataset used in this study describes the lumbar-pelvis coordination in the transverse plane during a gait cycle. The data visualisation techniques presented in this study consists of the use of colour and data bars to map and profile coordination pattern and coordination variability data. The use of colour mapping provides the option to classify commonalities and differences in patterns of coordination between segment couplings and between individuals across a big dataset. Data bars display segmental dominancy data that can provide an intuitive summary on coupling angle distribution over time. The data visualisation in this study may provide further insight on how people with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis perform goal-orientated movements following an intervention, which would support clinical management strategies.
Adult patient perceptions on the effectiveness of scoliosis specific exercises
Authors: Sbihli A , Tudini F , Chui K
Published: June 2021

There is a paucity of research focusing on adults with scoliosis, yet many of these individuals suffer from pain and disability. Recent literature has demonstrated that for this patient population general physical therapy is no better than other non-operative treatment options.[1-3] This study assessed the perceptions of the effectiveness of Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises (PSSE) on adult scoliosis. The purpose of this study is to present the results of a retrospective analysis of how adults with scoliosis perceive that physical therapy utilizing PSSE has impacted their quality of life (QoL), function, and pain. A 10 question survey was sent via a secure server (Qualtrics) to all PSSE participating patients ≥ 18 years old from one PSSE specialty clinic from the beginning of the PSSE program, 7 years. Survey responses were anonymous, collected by someone other than the primary investigator, and statistics were calculated with SPSS 24 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). Results: Fifty-seven adults (88.9% female) responded to the survey (55% response rate) with 67.2% being over the age of 55 years. The majority (61.9%) felt that PT had moderately or significantly positively impacted their QoL. The most common number of PT visits ranged from 5–10, after which 71.9% of participants were either somewhat or very confident in their ability to perform their PSSE program unsupervised at home. The most common frequency of home exercise program (HEP) performance was 1-2 times per week (46.0%) for a duration of 5–40 minutes. Quantitative analysis of exercise adherence using a Spearman’s rho (rs) revealed positive associations between confidence in correctly performing the HEP with the perceived positive impact of the exercises (rs = .45, p < .001), the greater frequency of performing the HEP (rs = .30, p = .024) and greater time performing the HEP (rs = .33, p = .004). This retrospective analysis showed that 61.9% of adults with scoliosis felt that PT utilizing PSSE had moderately or significantly positively impacted their QoL. Adherence to a HEP is critical to the success of the program. Greater confidence in correctly performing the HEP was positively correlated with perceived impact, frequency and time spent exercising. The sample was limited to adults from one clinic that specializes in scoliosis and may not be generalizable to other clinics.
Convergent validity, ceiling, and floor effects of the English-ISYQOL against established quality of life questionnaires (SRS-22r and SAQ) and curve angles in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis
Authors: Alanazi MH , Parent EC , Bettany-Saltikov J , Hill D , Southon S
Published: June 2021

Scoliosis significantly impacts Quality of Life (QOL). Current quality of life questionnaires for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) have limitations. A new questionnaire for measuring QOL in AIS called the Italian Spine Youth Quality of Life (ISYQOL) has been developed to address these limitations but the English translation has not yet been validated. To determine the ceiling and floor effects, and the convergent validity of the ISYQOL questionnaire against established QOL questionnaires and Cobb angle in AIS. One hundred consecutive females with AIS, (10–18 years old), treated non-operatively. The English translation of the ISYQOL was compared to the following established questionnaires: Scoliosis Research Society-22r and the Spinal Appearance Questionnaire. The participants were 100 females (13.89+/-1.8 years) with 28.75+/-13.9° curve angles. The convergent validity of the ISYQOL score (60.3+/-12.44) was supported by significant correlation with the SRS-22r total score, function, pain, self-image, and mental health scores (r = 0.70, 0.54, 0.57, 0.52 and 0.50, respectively), and with the SAQ general, waist, and expectations domains (r = -0.6. -.52, and -0.56, respectively). Correlation with the Cobb angle was (r = -.37)(see Table 1). No ceiling effect was observed in the ISYQOL. Ceiling effects were observed for the SRS-22r and the SAQ. The ISYQOL demonstrated evidence of convergent validity. This study supports its suitability for QOL research in AIS. ISYQOL appears more likely to detect changes in evaluative studies than the SRS- 22r and the SAQ.
Work intensification in the road transport industry: An approach to new working scenarios with automated vehicles
Authors: Cunha Liliana , Barros Carla , Baylina Pilar , Silva Daniel
Published: June 2021

BACKGROUND: The deployment of automated vehicles is causing transport systems to undergo a transition period. Notwithstanding such technology advancements, the work activity in road transport remains severe in terms of working conditions, given an ever-increasing work intensification scenario. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the drivers’ point of view over factors that determine the intensification of their work, to take preventive measures for future working conditions with automated vehicles. METHODS: A sample of 336 Portuguese professional drivers answered the Health and Work Survey. RESULTS: Work at an intense pace (70.6%) or working beyond the assigned timetable (68.5%) were reported as conditions that may induce work intensification. The need to follow production norms/meet strict deadlines or feeling exploited at work doubles the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Moreover, dealing with tense situations with the public, exposure to constant interruptions, and once again feeling exploited at work, are risk factors that increase, at least, four times as much the perception of generalized discouragement, anxiety, or irritability. CONCLUSIONS: The recommendations that emerge from our findings aim at ensuring that automation does not end up becoming a new source of work intensification.
Risk assessment of educational support staff’s work in schools
Authors: Ko Dong Hwan , Park Myoung Hwan , Jeong Byung Yong
Published: June 2021

BACKGROUND: Educational support staff (educational staff) in schools perform widely distinctive activities according to their occupation and work process. OBJECTIVE: This study analyzes the possible incidents for each occupation and work process, and suggests a risk matrix prioritizing the risks of educational staff’s work. METHODS: A total of 1,566 injuries of educational staff, registered for occupational injuries and illnesses between 2015 and 2016, were used to develop the risk matrix considering injuries, sick leave days, and disabilities. RESULTS: Among the 1,566 injuries, ‘Cook-cooking/serving: Burn’ (8.5%) was the most frequent incident. ‘Cook-manual materials handling (MMH): musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)’ (241.6 sick leave days) was the most severe incident, and the number of disabilities was high in the forms of ‘Cook-cooking/serving: MSDs.’ According to risk assessment results, possible incidents predicted as ‘High’ level of risk management were in the forms of ‘Cook-cooking/serving: MSDs,’ ‘Cook-MMH: Slip and trip,’ ‘Cook-cleaning/repairing: Fall from a height,’ ‘Cook-walking: Slip and trip,’ ‘Cook-MMH: MSDs,’ ‘Cook-cooking/serving: Burn,’ ‘Cook-cleaning/repairing: Slip and trip,’ ‘Custodian-cleaning/repairing: Fall from a height,’ and ‘Instructor-walking: Slip and trip.’ CONCLUSIONS: The results can be used to develop an effective injury prevention policy, and to allocate resources for risk management in ensuring school safety.
Evaluation of Learning Outcomes: A Case Study of Secondary Level Compulsory English Textbooks of the Punjab Board, Pakistan
Authors: Fayyaz Amna , Haseeb ul Hasaan  , Parveen Kausar
Published: June 2021

This study examines the learning outcomes of selected English textbooks at the cognitive level. The aim of the present study is to explore the levels of criticality in the learning outcomes of compulsory English textbooks (Grade 6-10) published by the Punjab Board, based on which their activities and exercises are designed. Learning outcomes of compulsory English textbooks (Grade 6-10) were analyzed following the Critical Thinking Evaluation Model (CTEM). Post-use evaluation of the learning outcome of compulsory English textbooks (Grade 6-10) has not been carried out yet. To fill this gap, selected English textbooks were evaluated in terms of their critical thinking skills based learning outcomes. The evaluated textbooks were selected through stratified sampling. A mixed-method approach including both qualitative and quantitative data analysis was used to make findings more reliable and valid. Exploratory research design was adopted to explore the levels of criticality in compulsory English textbooks (Grade 6-10). The totality of results showed that the ‘implementation’ level of CTEM was the most frequent among the learning outcomes. The second most frequent level of criticality was ‘background knowledge’ and the third most frequent was ‘apprehension’. ‘Anatomization’ and ‘creativity’ levels of criticality appeared less frequently among the learning outcomes of compulsory English textbooks, while the ‘conceptualization’ level of CTEM was the least frequent. It was found that the learning outcomes of compulsory English textbooks (Grade 6-10) were not designed to enhance critical evaluation and self-directed learning. The results are beneficial for textbook designers, textbook evaluators, examiners, paper setters, teachers, students, and teacher trainers. This study contributes to the development of the English language teaching system in public schools.

Keywords: CTEM  (Critical  Thinking  Evaluation  Model),  English  textbooks, learning outcomes
The Omani Experience of Multi-religious Coexistence and Dialogue: A Historical Approach to the Omani Principles and its Luminous Examples
Authors: Maawali Al Muatasim
Published: June 2021

In a world that is increasingly hostile towards religious minorities, this paper tries to set a modern-day, successful example of multi-religious coexistence and interfaith dialogue. The paper examines historical examples derived from Omani history and explores Omani characteristics by surveying Western reports written by missionaries, visitors, and travellers of different religions in Oman. This is meant to demonstrate the hypothesis that the multi-religious coexistence and interfaith dialogue enjoyed today by the nearly fourmillion Omani population is a natural result of a long history of commitment to ‘Omani values’ and principles, practised by Oman’s Ibāḍī population with their fellow nonMuslims. The paper concludes that there is a strong correlation between the ‘Omani values’ recorded by the Western writers and the ongoing deeply rooted Omani experience of peaceful religious coexistence and interfaith dialogue. These ‘Omani values’ include the principles of tolerance, social justice, mutual respect, friendliness, hospitality, and simplicity. Finally, owing to the increasingly rising tensions between adherents of different religions, the paper recommends that such successful Omani experiences should be exported to other countries in the Muslim world and elsewhere.
Distribution of Inheritance under Islamic Law: An Appraisal of Online Inheritance Calculators
Authors: Cheema Shahbaz
Published: June 2021

With the proliferation of the internet, new modes of access and dissemination have been invented. This paradigmatic shift is not only providing a stimulus for science and technology, but traditional fields of knowledge, such as religious studies and allied disciplines, are also among its beneficiaries. Once it was an uphill task to find a scholar well versed in Islamic inheritance law and ask for advice on the distribution of a deceased’s estate. Various online inheritance calculators have made it convenient, and to some extent, eliminated the inevitability of the consultation with scholars of inheritance. In this background, the paper analyzes some accessible online inheritance calculators and explores their strengths and weaknesses. For evaluative purposes, two benchmarks are devised: one is ‘accuracy score’ and another ‘efficiency grade.’ The outcome of the assessment is mixed. Despite the accessibility of online calculators, one should not repose outright confidence without being aware of their merits and demerits. Some calculators have evolved a smooth and efficient system to solve a large number of propositions of inheritance, while others lack proficiency and accuracy.
Systemic chemotherapeutic treatment of patients with breast cancer brain metastases
Authors: Liubota R. , Vereshchako R. , Anikusko M. , Liubota I. , Vakulenko G.
Published: June 2021

Summary. Brain metastases of solid tumors are the most common intracranial neoplasms in adults. We provide a short overview of the role of the blood-brain barrier ​​in the pathogenesis of breast cancer brain metastases, and the effectiveness of systemic anticancer therapy in the treatment of such patients.
Penggunaan media belajar untuk mengenalkan anak TK kosakata
Authors: Halfiza Etri  , Rismareni Pransiska
Published: June 2021

The purpose of this study was to determine the use of learning media in introducing children’s English vocabulary in Aisyiyah Kindergarten Bustanul Athfal Tapan, Pesisir Selatan District. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The informants in this study were teachers who pursued classes B1, B2, B3, and B4. This study’s data collection techniques were carried out by observation, interviews, field notes, and documentation. This research was carried out for approximately five weeks. Data analysis in the form of descriptions was in the form of words with data reduction techniques, display data and drawing conclusions and data validity techniques using credibility, transferability, and dependability techniques. Based on the research results that have been done, it was found that the learning media was favored by children in the learning process of introducing children’s English vocabulary. The learning media used by teachers have various unique variations that attract children’s attention and make children more enthusiastic in learning English vocabulary introduction. The learning media used by the teacher in introducing children’s English vocabulary at Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal Tapan Kindergarten are visual learning media in the form of flashcards, audio-visual learning media in the form of videos, and audio learning media in the form of songs.
Hubungan Depresi dan Pilihan Aplikasi Smartphone dengan Kecanduan Smartphone Pada Siswa SMA
Authors: Ferianti Ferianti , Sunawan Sunawan
Published: June 2021

Advances in information and communication technology offer a sophisticated smartphone that has the potential to lead to addiction. Previous studies found smartphone addiction is motivated by the presence of psychological factors such as depression experienced by a person. In addition, previous studies also found a determining factor that is the magnitude of smartphone addiction different depends on the types of smartphone applications selected. Therefore, current research aims to identify the relationship between depression and the choice of smartphone apps with smartphone addiction in students. Current research is quantitative research methods. The participants of this study were 307 students. The instruments used in the study consisted of a depression scale, smartphone addiction scale, and smartphone app selection questionnaire. The data was analyzed using product-moment correlation. The data analysis revealed a positive correlation coefficient value of 0.468 with a significance of 0.000 (p>0.05), meaning there was a positive association between depression and smartphone application choices with smartphone addiction in students. Thus, it can be concluded that the higher the level of depression experienced, the higher the level of smartphone addiction of students. Then, the choice of smartphone apps displayed a different impact on the level of smartphone addiction. Game applications have fewer percentages of voters compared to social media applications. However, game applications have a bigger influence on students' smartphone addiction.
Hubungan antara Empati dan Konformitas Teman Sebaya dengan Perundungan Verbal Siswa
Authors: Yuliana Yuliana , Muslikah Muslikah
Published: June 2021

Based on the preliminary study that has been conducted, verbal bullying among junior high school students still occurs frequently. Verbal bullying is often done, such as mocking other students' appearance, body shape, and speech style. This study aims to determine the relationship between empathy and peer conformity with verbal bullying of students at SMP Negeri Semarang City. This research method uses a quantitative correlational design, the sampling uses purposive and random sampling with a total of 243 respondents. The analysis technique uses multiple regression analysis with the help of the SPSS version 23 application. Based on the results of multiple regression analysis, it shows that empathy and peer conformity jointly have a relationship with verbal bullying with a simultaneous F significance value of 0.000 (sig <0.05) and F count 19,740, and F table 3.03 (Fh> Ft). The contribution of empathy and peer conformity variables was 14.1% for verbal bullying, while 85.9% was influenced by other factors that were not explained in this study. Based on the results of research above guidance and counseling teacher is expected to provide group guidance services in the private and social field to reduce verbal bullying. The theme that may use is related to the prevention of verbal bullying.
Konseling Kelompok Berbasis Cybercounseling Pendekatan Rational Emotive Behaviour Theraphy (REBT) untuk Meningkatkan Kontrol Diri Siswa
Authors: Setiawan Ifan , Mugiarso Heru
Published: June 2021

This study aims to determine the effect of group counseling services based on rational emotive behavior therapy with cybercounseling approach on students' self-control. This research design is pre-experimental research with one group pre-test and post-test research design. The Participants of this study was 8 students recruited using the criteria of sampling technique. The data was collected using a psychological scale that was developed based on indicators from other studies which analyzed using the Wilcoxon analysis technique. The results showed that the level of self-control of students who were given group counseling services group counseling services based on rational emotive behavior therapy with cybercounseling approach increased by 23.36%. This study also proved that group counseling services based on group counseling services based on rational emotive behavior therapy with cybercounseling approach affect students' self-control.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Based Guidance for Student Academic Hardiness
Authors: Fajriani Fajriani , Abu Bakar  , Fitra Marsela
Published: June 2021

The background of the research is the importance of increasing competence for the younger generation as the nation's successor. This competence is related to the ability to face challenges, carry out commitments, and proper control in the midst of globalization which has positive and negative impacts. This capacity development can be developed through guidance interventions based on Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). The purpose of this study was to analyzed the description of academic hardiness possessed by high school students in Aceh, and measured the effectiveness of guidance based on Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) in developing academic hardiness of high school students in Aceh. This study used a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental method (non-equivalent control group design). Data were collected using the modified Academic Hardiness Scale (AHS) from Benishek & Lopez based on three aspects of academic hardiness, specifically commitment, challenge, and control. The population of this research is 154 the MAS Imam Syafii students. The research sample consisted of 60 students who were divided into experimental and control groups. Based on the results of the paired samplet-test, there is a significant difference between the pre and post test results of students after being given SFBT-based guidance, but the results of the N-Gain analysis show that SFBT has a low effect in increasing the academic hardiness of MAS Imam Syafii students. To get a significant increase in academic hardiness, SFBT can also be given individually/group.
Peran Kepala Madrasah Ibtidaiyah al-Huda Sleman Yogyakarta Dimasa Pandemi COVID 19
Authors: Suratiningsih  , Subagya Slamet
Published: June 2021

The aim of this research is to determine the role headmaster of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Al Huda Sleman Yogyakarta in the Covid 19 pandemic. This research is descriptive research. The research subjects are all members of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Al Huda using random sampling. Data collection techniques are in the form of observations, interviews and documentations. The data analysis used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The results of the study are as follows: First, the headmaster of Al Huda Madrasah Ibtidaiyah has succeeded in motivating teachers and monitoring online learning. Second, the headmaster Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Al Huda has succeeded in providing socialization, guidance and assistance to students while studying at home. Third, the headmaster Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Al Huda succeeded in involving parents, committees, in collaboration with kompita to help parents and surrounding communities in the socio- economic field.
Livestock in flood-prone regions: Constraints to production and opportunities for conservation
Authors:   Centro de Investigación del Chaco Americano, Fundación Manuel Gondra, Paraguay, D. Laino Luis , Laino Rafaela ,   Centro de Investigación del Chaco Americano, Fundación Manuel Gondra, Paraguay
Published: June 2021

Cattle raising in flooded regions could be an opportunity to reconcile production with conservation. At the same time, the difficulties of this activity limit their productivity and require efficient management by the producers. We present an analysis that shows the economic situation of a productive unit in the Paraguayan Humid Chaco. In the same way, and considering studies carried out in the unit, we review research results that would indicate a favorable impact on the conservation of the ecosystem. The importance of deepening the study of the link between livestock production and conservation of flooded areas is underlined.
Değerler Eğitimi Bağlamında Planlanan Doğa Eğitimi Programına İlişkin Veli Görüşleri
Authors: YILDIRIM Yusuf , ÇALIŞKAN Hüseyin , DEMİRHAN Eda
Published: June 2021

Bu araştırmada TÜBİTAK 4004 Doğa Eğitimi ve Bilim Okulları kapsamında desteklenen “Değerli Gençler, Sorumluluk Sahibi Toplum ve Temiz Çevre” projesine katılan öğrenci velilerinin görüşlerinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden olgu bilim (fenomoloji) deseni çerçevesinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bu doğrultuda araştırma sürecinde üzerine odaklanılan olgu, değerler eğitimi bağlamında uygulanan proje sürecinde öğrencilerin edindikleri kazanımların velilerin gözünden belirlenmesidir. Araştırmada 18 veli katılımcı olarak yer almaktadır. Çalışmada veri toplama aracı olarak katılımcıların görüşlerini belirlemek amacıyla araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanan yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler betimsel analiz yöntemi ile analiz edilmiştir.

Araştırma sonuçlarına göre, velilerin eğitim sürecini “faydalı”, “güzel” ve “eğitici” buldukları görülmüştür. Veliler eğitim sürecinin faydalı olma nedenini “öğrencilerde bilinç oluşması”, “eğlenerek öğrenmeleri”, “alanında uzman kişilerden eğitim almaları”, “sosyalleşmeleri”, “yaparak yaşayarak öğreneme fırsatı sunulması” ve “kalıcı öğrenmeler sağlaması” şeklinde ifade etmişlerdir. Velilerin her birisi eğitim sürecinin öğrencileri etkilediğine inanmaktadırlar. Velilere göre öğrencilerin etkilendiği durumlar “çevreye karşı duyarlı oldu”, “geri dönüşümün önemini fark etti”, “değerleri öğrendi”, “özgüveni gelişti” ve “doğa sevgisi gelişti” şeklindedir. Veliler öğrencilerde “çevre temizliğine dikkat etmesi”, “etrafındakileri uyarması”, “öğrendiklerini uygulamaya koyması” ve “geri dönüşüme dikkat etmesi” gibi davranış değişikliği görüldüğünü belirtmiştir.
EXPERIMENTS IN DIGITALLY ENHANCED AUTOMATIC COLLABORATIVE WRITING AND PERFORMING
Authors:   National and Kapodistrian University  of Athens, Timplalexi Eleni , Santorineos Manthos ,   Athens School of Fine Arts
Published: June 2021

In the following paper, the case of Experiments in Automatic Writing, a festival-project that took place in October 2011 at Fournos Centre for Digital Culture in Athens, Greece, and involved collabora-tive writing and performance with the use of digital media, is presented and discussed. The project lasted for 4 days and involved 42 writers, playwrights, journalists, artists, poets, chat users, performers, actors, musicians, a visual artist and a chat bot. The article reflects on the so-cial, theoretical, writing and performative circumstances that gave rise to the project as well as its intentions and outcomes. By analyzing in depth the project, a reflective contribution to the field of digitally enhanced performance and theatre gamification practices is intended, from the point of view of the designer of the event as well as that of the practitioner. Some suggestions are made with regards to possible future uses of the methodology developed within the project framework in the arts and education sectors.
Kajian Korupsi sebagai Proses Sosial: Melacak Korupsi di Sektor Sumber Daya Alam di Indonesia
Authors: Capri Wigke , Dhian Cahyati Devy , Hasanah Mahesti , Prasongko Dias , Prasetyo Wegik
Published: June 2021

Corruption action develops way more advance compare to corruption studies in Indonesia. Corruption studies are mostly focusing on institutional corruption or using an institutional approach to understand corruption. This research offers to understand corruption better using actor-based and network approaches. Utilising social network analysis (SNA), researchers unpacking corrupt relational actors in natural resources, especially in oil and gas and forestry in Indonesia.
We collected six important findings;  corruption creates dependencies amongst actors; to be corrupt, an actor must have a strong network and resources that can offer and deliver multi-interests. Corrupt action is a repeated action that creates interlocking relations amongst actors. Interlocking relation serves as a safety belt for each chauffeur. Institutionalisation of corrupt networks only requires a strong corrupt network. The institutionalised corrupt networks shape a shortcut both for the private and public sectors-a short cut that makes bribery and exchange permits possible.
Método de residuos múltiples para el análisis de 240 plaguicidas en suelos de plantación de tomate por cromatografía líquida de ultra rendimiento acoplada a espectrometría de masas
Authors: Mazzei João Roberto Fortes , Freire Estevão , Serra Eduardo Gonçalves , Macedo José Ronaldo de , Oliveira Angélica Castanheira de , Bastos Lucia Helena Pinto , Cardoso Maria Helena Wohlers Morelli
Published: June 2021

En este trabajo, se optimizó un método analítico para la determinación de residuos para el enfoque de plaguicidas: Azoxistrobina, Boscalida, Carbendazim, Cloranthranilprole, Clotianidina, Diafentiuron, Difenoconazol, Dimetomorfe, Espinetoram, Espinosade A, Espinosade D, Fenilenozida, Methoxifilurox. , Thiametoxan en suelo derivado de la siembra de tomate, con el fin de comparar los niveles de contaminación de estos compuestos en muestras de suelo. Se utilizó el método de extracción QuEChERS modificado y Cromatografía Líquida Ultra Performance acoplada a Espectrometría de Masas Secuencial, con fuente de ionización por Electronebulización en modo ESI (+/-). El método consistió en extraer 15,0 g de suelo con 15 ml de solución saturada de hidróxido cálcico pH 12,3 y 15 ml de acetonitrilo, con la consiguiente partición en el efecto de “salificación” a través de 6,0 g de sulfato de magnesio anhidro y 1,5 g de cloruro de sodio. . Las fases se separaron por centrifugación a 3700 rpm durante 7 min. Los extractos se diluyeron con MeOH licrossolv® grado y se inyectaron en un cromatógrafo. El método fue validado en base a los parámetros de linealidad, LOD, LOQ, precisión y exactitud. Linealidad entre 0,2 y 20,0 µg L-1, coeficientes de determinación superiores a 0,99. Los valores de LOQ para el método fueron 13 µg kg-1 para Spinosad y 7,0 µg kg-1 para los otros plaguicidas. El método mostró buena precisión, con valores de RSD <20%, y exactitud, con recuperaciones entre 70 y 120% para la gran mayoría de los compuestos analizados. Las curvas analíticas se prepararon con extractos de suelo blanco de referencia, con el fin de minimizar el Efecto Matriz. El método se consideró adecuado para el análisis de residuos de plaguicidas en el suelo, ya que satisface los parámetros de validación de los métodos cromatográficos (Comisión Europea, 2018). Después de la validación, el método se utilizó para analizar los residuos de estos plaguicidas en muestras de suelo de plantaciones de tomates convencionales, orgánicos y sostenibles. Permitiendo comparar los niveles de impactos ambientales generados. Además de validar el método analítico para los plaguicidas-foco del estudio, también fue posible validar 240 compuestos más, entre autorizados y no autorizados para su uso en la siembra de tomate.
Depresión entre profesores en Brasil: una revisión de la literatura
Authors: Souza Jeane Mendes Pinheiro de
Published: June 2021

Hoy en día, los problemas de salud que implican estrés relacionado con el trabajo son una realidad cada vez más común. En este contexto, hay profesiones y profesionales que están más expuestos y sujetos a este tipo de patologías, como los profesionales de la educación. Estudios realizados en todo el mundo indican que los educadores corren un gran riesgo de sufrir agotamiento físico y/o mental, que involucran las dificultades materiales y psicológicas asociadas al ejercicio de la actividad docente. Se sabe que tales problemas de salud comprometen en gran medida la calidad de vida de estos profesionales y, entre estos, destaca la depresión en sus manifestaciones que puede implicar melancolía y tristeza en diversas formas y a diversos niveles. El compromiso de la calidad de vida de estos profesionales hace cada vez más necesario profundizar en la investigación y los enfoques que puedan colaborar para encontrar alternativas que minimicen los efectos de este mal. Debido a lo anterior, este trabajo tiene como objetivo realizar un estudio sobre la depresión y su ocurrencia entre los profesores. Como metodología, se realizó una investigación bibliográfica con una revisión de estudios y autores que profundizan en el abordaje de los sujetos depresión, depresión entre docentes, melancolía y alternativas al afrontamiento de la depresión.
Depression unter Lehrern in Brasilien: Eine Literaturübersicht
Authors: Souza Jeane Mendes Pinheiro de
Published: June 2021

Heutzutage werden Gesundheitsprobleme mit arbeitsbedingtem Stress immer häufiger realität. In diesem Zusammenhang gibt es Berufe und Berufstätige, die stärker exponiert und diesen Arten von Pathologien ausgesetzt sind, wie z. B. Bildungsfachleute. Studien, die weltweit durchgeführt werden, zeigen, dass Pädagogen einem hohen Risiko ausgesetzt sind, an körperlicher und/oder geistiger Erschöpfung zu leiden, die die materiellen und psychischen Schwierigkeiten mit der Ausübung der Lehrtätigkeit beinhalten. Es ist bekannt, dass solche gesundheitlichen Probleme die Lebensqualität dieser Fachleute stark beeinträchtigen und unter diesen ist Depression in ihren Manifestationen, die Melancholie und Traurigkeit in verschiedenen Formen und auf verschiedenen Ebenen beinhalten kann, herausragt. Das Engagement für die Lebensqualität dieser Fachleute macht es immer notwendiger, die Forschung und Ansätze zu vertiefen, die zusammenarbeiten können, um Alternativen zu finden, die die Auswirkungen dieses Übels minimieren. Aus diesen Gründen zielt diese Arbeit darauf ab, eine Studie über Depressionen und ihr Auftreten unter Lehrern durchzuführen. Als Methodik wurde eine bibliographische Forschung mit einer Überprüfung von Studien und Autoren durchgeführt, die den Ansatz zu Themen Depression, Depression unter Lehrern, Melancholie und Alternativen zur Bewältigung von Depressionen vertiefen.
Image processing of periapical radiograph on granuloma detection by analysis method based on Android
Authors: Damayanti Merry Annisa , Sitam Suhardjo , Hidayat Bambang , Susilo Ivhatry Rizky Octavia Putri
Published: June 2021

Objectives: The study assesses periapical radiograph image with various android based analysis method to detect granuloma.
Materials and Methods: The study uses survey descriptive cross sectional by using questionnaire. The questionnaire is distributed to 70 random respondents. The methods of the android application used are BLOB (Binary Large Object), DCT and LDA (Discrete Cosine Transform and Linier Discriminant Analysis), DWT and PCA (Discrete Wavelet Transform & Principal Component Analysis), and multiwavelet transformation. The questionnaire assessment included accuracy, effectiveness, attractiveness, innovativeness of the android application.
Results: Android application with BLOB has effectivity and accuracy of 62,5%, attractiveness and innovativeness of 75%. Android application with DCT and LDA has effectivity and accuracy of 50 %, attractiveness of 70% and innovativeness of 80%. Android application with DWT and PCA has effectivity of 50%, accuracy of 60%, attractiveness of 66,66% and innovativeness of 80%. Android application with multiwavelet transformation has effectivity and accuracy of 50%, attractiveness of 55% and innovativeness of 73%.
Conclusion: Based on assessment, the four methods used to detect granuloma are effective and applicative with android-based application. Android-based Application can detect granuloma with approximately more than 70% successful rate. These methods ease the practitioner to interpret the granuloma image.
Anomali gigi sebagai sarana identifikasi forensik
Authors: Annariswati Icha Artyas , Agitha Shintya Rizki Ayu
Published: June 2021

Objectives: The identification process is very important to determine the identity of the corpse. Identification through teeth is a primary identification method that is often used because teeth have a high degree of individuality. Identification through teeth can be analyzed through dental anomalies. Dental anomalies can assist in the identification process because of their uniqueness, stability, and high incidence in different populations. This paper aims to provide information on the importance of dental anomalies as a relevant and scientific means for identification purposes.

Review: Dental anomalies can be defined as morphological abnormalities of the teeth that occur at the stage of growth and development of teeth. Dental anomalies are also inherited disorders that can occur as part of a syndrome. The wide variety of dental abnormalities in the form of size, number, morphology, structure or position of teeth in the oral cavity that can be possessed by each individual can be a characteristic of that individual.

Conclusion: The use of dental anomalies in identification has been scientifically recognized with proper diagnosis and writing of dental anomalies in the medical record can be used for identification purposes in the forensic field.
Ciudades y desigualdad: una mirada a las Áreas Urbanas Funcionales españolas
Authors: Castells-Quintana David , Royuela Vicente
Published: June 2021

El crecimiento de la desigualdad en España tiene una dimensión territorial que va más allá de las diferencias entre regiones. Durante los periodos recesivos las ciudades reciben elevados flujos de población, aunque a costa de ampliar las diferencias de renta dentro de las ciudades y, en consecuencia, aumentando la desigualdad. En este artículo repasamos la literatura sobre las causas y consecuencias de la desigualdad, y visualizamos la desigualdad de ingresos en las Áreas Urbanas Funcionales españolas.
Futuros alternativos de las Metrópolis. Imágenes prospectivas de la ciudad
Authors: Soroa Rodríguez-Escudero Diego
Published: June 2021

En tiempos de incertidumbre y cambio sistémico el fracaso más importante de los líderes es la falta de imaginación. Solo si somos capaces de imaginar el tipo de ciudad que queremos conseguir, podremos convertirnos en arquitectos de su futuro. Hoy la tecnología avanza al ritmo de la ciencia ficción, más rápido incluso de lo que somos capaces de imaginar, y las implicaciones en la forma en que experimentamos y diseñamos la ciudad serán extremas. Es necesario actualizar nuestros marcos de referencia. Este artículo es una introducción práctica a los marcos analíticos de prospectiva y generación de escenarios disruptivos basados en tecnologías exponenciales, y tiene como objetivo ayudar a los nuevos líderes a mirar más allá de las certezas pasadas a imaginar de manera estructurada un mayor espectro de retos y oportunidades para el futuro de nuestras ciudades.
Ciudades globales y atracción de talento. El espacio físico en el que germina la innovación y el emprendimiento
Authors: Montes Gan Vicente J. , Gómez Funes Andrés
Published: June 2021

Este artículo centra su atención en el liderazgo de las ciudades globales en el actual proceso de creciente urbanización. Los autores analizan los factores estructurales e institucionales que contribuyen a mejorar su competitividad para la atracción del talento y la generación y acumulación de conocimiento, aspectos fundamentales para favorecer la innovación y actividad emprendedora necesaria para el progreso económico y social.
Teoria Institucional
Authors: Borges Fabrini Quadros , Borges Fabricio Quadros
Published: June 2021

A pesquisa tem como objetivo analisar a contribuição da teoria institucional para a compreensão da relação entre gestão pública e desenvolvimento. Os ambientes de planejamento e controle na gestão pública fazem parte de um amplo e relevante debate mundial para a construção de mecanismos capazes de melhorar regionalmente a capacidade de gestão em prol do bem-estar das populações. A investigação compreende um estudo teórico, exploratório, bibliográfico e documental. O estudo concluiu que a contribuição da teoria institucional para a gestão pública do desenvolvimento reside basicamente em fornecer elementos de compreensão sobre a estrutura e o funcionamento das organizações de acordo com as regras, procedimentos e valores que caracterizam uma dada realidade. A estrutura de discussão desta Teoria traz como perspectiva, que as organizações precisam de legitimidade das partes interessadas e para isso adotam elementos tangíveis como a estrutura e os processos para corresponder a um conjunto de normas e valores intangíveis no ambiente institucional
Mujeres y monumentos públicos en Chile: exclusión, corporalidad simbólica y deuda conmemorativa
Authors:   Universidad Católica de Chile, Ortega Andrea
Published: June 2021

El presente artículo analiza la subrepresentación de la mujer en los monumentos públicos en Chile. En primer lugar, se examina de manera crítica la institucionalidad del Consejo de Monumentos Nacionales y de la Comisión de Patrimonio Histórico, la cual autoriza la instalación y la intervención de los monumentos públicos en Chile. Desde esta institucionalidad se ha establecido un discurso patrimonial autorizado, con un enfoque monumentalista y eurocéntrico que, históricamente, ha anulado los discursos de las minorías y de los perdedores de las batallas, al imponer objetos conmemorativos con base en el juicio experto bajo un supuesto consenso social, desde y para la construcción de la identidad nacional. La metodología utilizada parte de la revisión del registro en línea del Consejo de Monumentos Nacionales durante el año 2020, y considera la figura femenina como un elemento escultórico y la identificación de la mujer como parte del valor simbólico o conmemorativo. Los resultados muestran que, de un total de 516 monumentos públicos, 67 (12.9%) representan a la mujer de manera simbólica o conmemorativa.
Ontología universitaria: de las funciones a la esencia
Authors: Lindquist-Sánchez Ricardo , García-Galván Rodolfo
Published: June 2021

La tesis de este ensayo sostiene que las universidades han sido históricamente instituciones inerciales, sujetas a una figura hegemónica de poder, y que una de las formas para combatir dicha inercialidad radica en el robustecimiento de la esencia universitaria. Con el propósito de fortalecer esta tesis, se realizó un amplio análisis histórico que retrata la relación de dependencia entre la universidad y sus figuras hegemónicas de poder. Posteriormente, se llevó a cabo una distinción filosófica entre las nociones de función, fin y esencia, demostrando que no son conceptos homólogos y que la esencia representa el principal desafío para las universidades de nuestro tiempo. Finalmente, se esbozan algunas recomendaciones para convertir la crisis en una coyuntura para la creación de utopías y transformaciones.
El índice de Malmquist y los efectos de la educación superior sobre la productividad nacional
Authors: Leyva Santos Lopez , Higuera Cota Maria Fernanda , Castro Oscar Omar Cruz
Published: June 2021

Las instituciones de educación superior representan un elemento clave para el desarrollo de los individuos, mismo que se ve reflejado en el desarrollo económico y social de los países. Este trabajo da a conocer específicamente en qué ayuda la educación superior en determinadas áreas, y pone de manifiesto que problemas como la falta de inversión en este sector frenan la productividad, y el interés de investigar en el área. Lo anterior se cumple mediante la implementación del índice de Malmquist, al establecer comparaciones entre los 43 países que poseen universidades catalogadas dentro del World University Ranking para los años 2012, 2013 y 2014, y la formulación de un punto de referencia para ayudar a detectar qué áreas son oportunidades para mejorar y alcanzar mayor productividad.
La ética profesional de profesores de educación media superior. La visión estudiantil
Authors: Pérez-Castro Judith , Piña Osorio Juan Manuel
Published: June 2021

Nuestro objetivo en este artículo es analizar las conductas no éticas de los profesores desde las opiniones de un grupo de estudiantes de educación media superior. La perspectiva teórica es la ética profesional docente y, específicamente, distinguimos entre las conductas éticamente cuestionables y éticamente inaceptables. La investigación fue de tipo cualitativo y para el trabajo empírico recurrimos a la estrategia de grupos focales, los cuales se realizaron en tres planteles de la Ciudad de México, de distintas modalidades educativas: un bachillerato general y dos bachilleratos universitarios. 
Los grupos focales nos permitieron identificar cinco comportamientos éticamente cuestionables en los profesores: la desactualización de los métodos de enseñanza, la poca capacidad de diálogo, el desinterés por el aprendizaje de los alumnos, la imposición de temas y la indiferencia ante situaciones de violencia. Con respecto a los éticamente inaceptables, los alumnos señalaron tres: el acoso sexual, las actitudes discriminatorias por la situación económica y por la apariencia física.