bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
On the relationship between energy input to the ionosphere and the ion outflow flux under different solar zenith angles
Authors: Kitamura Naritoshi , Seki Kanako , Keika Kunihiro , Nishimura Yukitoshi , Hori Tomoaki , Hirahara Masafumi , Lund Eric J. , Kistler Lynn M. , Strangeway Robert J.
Published: November 2021

The ionosphere is one of the important sources for magnetospheric plasma, particularly for heavy ions with low charge states. We investigate the effect of solar illumination on the number flux of ion outflow using data obtained by the Fast Auroral SnapshoT (FAST) satellite at 3000–4150 km altitude from 7 January 1998 to 5 February 1999. We derive empirical formulas between energy inputs and outflowing ion number fluxes for various solar zenith angle ranges. We found that the outflowing ion number flux under sunlit conditions increases more steeply with increasing electron density in the loss cone or with increasing precipitating electron density (> 50 eV), compared to the ion flux under dark conditions. Under ionospheric dark conditions, weak electron precipitation can drive ion outflow with small averaged fluxes (~ 107 cm−2 s−1). The slopes of relations between the Poynting fluxes and outflowing ion number fluxes show no clear dependence on the solar zenith angle. Intense ion outflow events (> 108 cm−2 s−1) occur mostly under sunlit conditions (solar zenith angle < 90°). Thus, it is presumably difficult to drive intense ion outflows under dark conditions, because of a lack of the solar illumination (low ionospheric density and/or small scale height owing to low plasma temperature).

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Fractal analysis of 11C-methionine PET in patients with newly diagnosed glioma
Authors: Maeda Yukito , Yamamoto Yuka , Norikane Takashi , Mitamura Katsuya , Hatakeyama Tetsuhiro , Miyake Keisuke , Nishiyama Yoshihiro , Kudomi Nobuyuki
Published: November 2021

Background

The present study tested the possible utility of fractal analysis from l-[methyl-11C]-methionine (MET) uptake in patients with newly diagnosed gliomas for differentiating glioma, especially in relation to isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 (IDH1) mutation status, and as compared with the conventional standardized uptake value (SUV) parameters.

Methods

Investigations of MET PET/CT were performed retrospectively in 47 patients with newly diagnosed glioma. Tumors were divided into three groups: lower grade glioma (IDH1-mutant diffuse astrocytoma and IDH1-mutant anaplastic astrocytoma), higher grade glioma (IDH1-wildtype diffuse astrocytoma and IDH1-wildtype anaplastic astrocytoma), and glioblastoma. The fractal dimension for tumor, maximum SUV (SUVmax) for tumor (T) and mean SUV for normal contralateral hemisphere (N) were calculated, and the tumor-to-normal (T/N) ratio was determined. Metabolic tumor volume (MTV) and total lesion MET uptake (TLMU) were also measured.

Results

There were significant differences in SUVmax (p = 0.006) and T/N ratio (p = 0.02) between lower grade glioma and glioblastoma. There were no significant differences among any of the three groups in MTV or TLMU. Significant differences were obtained in the fractal dimension between lower grade glioma and higher grade glioma (p = 0.006) and glioblastoma (p < 0.001).

Conclusions

The results of this preliminary study in a small patient population suggest that the fractal dimension using MET PET in patients with newly diagnosed gliomas is useful for differentiating glioma, especially in relation to IDH1 mutation status, which has not been possible with SUV parameters.
Attention to social stratification in the public discourse: An empirical study based on big data of books (1949–2008)
Authors: Liu Jiankun , Chen Yunsong
Published: November 2021

Using the Chinese corpus of Google Books Ngram in line with other macro-level socioeconomic data, this paper examines and analyzes the trend of change in public discourse about social structure in China from 1949 to 2008, as well as the mechanism that influences this trend. We find that since the reform and opening-up, the official discourse on “class,” as constructed by the official ideology, has gradually declined, while the importance of a “stratum” discourse oriented toward the mass population has increased. Using principal component analysis, we generate an index for public attention on social strata and run it through a Granger causality test along with time-series data such as macro-level economic and political indicators. The results show that since the reform and opening-up, public attention to stratum has been influenced by the general trend of the economy, income disparity, and level of political participation. Income disparity influences public attention on stratum-related topics more than macro-level economic indicators do. Official intervention on public opinions does not affect public attention on the stratum, but the former is affected by the latter.
Associations between ADIPOQ rs2241766 SNP and breast cancer risk: a systematic review and a meta-analysis
Authors: Hu Xue , Cui Chunguo , Sun Tong , Wang Wan
Published: November 2021

Purpose

We aimed to conduct a meta-analysis to accurately evaluate the potential association between ADIPOQ rs2241766 gene SNP and breast cancer risk.

Methods

A systematic literature search on Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) identified 8 articles with 1692 cases and 1890 controls. Strength of association was evaluated by pooled odds ratio (OR), 95 % confidence interval (CI) and p value. Funnel plots and Begger’s regression test were applied for testing the publication bias. Statistical analysis of all data was performed by Stata 12.0.

Results

The meta-analysis results indicated that the ADIPOQ rs2241766 gene polymorphism did not significantly associated with the risk of breast cancer for these genetic models (TT vs. TG + GG: OR = 1.20, 95 % CI = 0.77–1.89, p=0.417; TT + TG vs. GG: OR = 1.05, 95 % CI = 0.71–1.56, p=0.805; T vs. G: OR =1.17, 95 % CI = 0.79–1.74, p=0.437).

Conclusions

This study indicated that no significant relationship between the ADIPOQ rs2241766 SNP and breast cancer. Further large-scale and well-designed studies will be indispensable to confirm our result.
Recognizing duration effects in multistate population models
Authors: Schoen Robert
Published: November 2021

The risk of many demographic events varies by both current state and duration in that state. However, the use of such semi-Markov models has been substantially constrained by data limitations. Here, a new specification of the semi-Markov transition probability matrix in terms of the underlying rates is provided, and a general procedure is developed to estimate semi-Markov probabilities and rates from adjacent population data.

Multistate models recognizing marriage and divorce by duration in state are constructed for United States Females, 1995. The results show that recognizing duration in the married and divorced states adds significantly to the model’s analytical value. Extending the constant-α method to semi-Markov models, 2000–2005 U.S. population data and 1995 cross-product ratios are employed to estimate 2000–2005 duration-dependent transfer probabilities and rates.

The present analyses provide new relationships between probabilities and rates in semi-Markov models. Extending the constant cross-product ratio estimation approach opens new sources of data and expands the range of data susceptible to state-duration analyses.
Development and equivalence of new faces for inclusion in the Childhood Asthma Control Test (C-ACT) response scale
Authors: Sully Kate , Bonner Nicola , Bradley Helena , von Maltzahn Robyn , Arbuckle Rob , Walker-Nthenda Louise , Mahon Aoife , Becker Brandon , O’Hara Louise , Bevans Katherine B. , Kosinski Mark , Zeiger Robert S. , Mackenzie Ross , Nelsen Linda
Published: November 2021

Background

Accurate symptom monitoring is vital when managing pediatric asthma, providing an opportunity to improve control and relieve associated burden. The CHILDHOOD ASTHMA CONTROL TEST (C-ACT) has been validated for asthma control assessment in children; however, there are concerns that response option images used in the C-ACT are not culturally universal and could be misinterpreted. This cross-sectional, qualitative study developed and evaluated alternative response option images using interviews with children with asthma aged 4–11 years (and their parents/caregivers) in the United States, Spain, Poland, and Argentina. Interviews were conducted in two stages (with expert input) to evaluate the appropriateness, understanding and qualitative equivalence of the alternative images (both on paper and electronically). This included comparing the new images with the original C-ACT response scale, to provide context for equivalence results.

Results

Alternative response option images included scale A (simple faces), scale B (circles of decreasing size), and scale C (squares of decreasing quantity). In Stage 1, most children logically ranked images using scales A, B and C (66.7%, 79.0% and 70.6%, respectively). However, some children ranked the images in scales B (26.7%) and C (58.3%) in reverse order. Slightly more children could interpret the images within the context of their asthma in scale B (68.4%) than A (55.6%) and C (47.5%). Based on Stage 1 results, experts recommended scales A (with slight modifications) and B be investigated further. In Stage 2, similar proportions of children logically ranked the images used in modified scales A (69.7%) and B (75.7%). However, a majority of children ranked the images in scale B in the reverse order (60.0%). Slightly more children were able to interpret the images in the context of their asthma using scale B (57.6%) than modified scale A (48.5%). Children and parents/caregivers preferred modified scale A over scale B (78.8% and 90.9%, respectively). Compared with the original C-ACT, most children selected the same response option on items using both scales, supporting equivalency. Following review of Stage 2 results, all five experts agreed modified scale A was the optimal response scale.

Conclusions

This study developed alternative response option images for use in the C-ACT and provides qualitative evidence of the equivalency of these response options to the originals.
Dexmedetomidine versus fentanyl in intraoperative neuromuscular monitoring using propofol based total intravenous anesthesia regimen in kyphoscoliosis correction surgery
Authors: Panse Neha Amey , Kale Jyoti Vishnu , Phalke Tejaswini Lalasaheb , Bhojane Utkarsha Pradeep
Published: November 2021

Background

Intraoperative neuromuscular monitoring (IONM) is used to reduce the risk of postoperative neurological deficit in patients undergoing kyphoscoliosis correction surgery. Somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs) are among the several techniques developed by neurophysiologists to increase the sensitivity of intraoperative monitoring. We administered total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) to 20 patients undergoing kyphoscoliosis deformity correction surgeries: group A: propofol and dexmedetomidine and group B: propofol and fentanyl. The primary objective of our study was to compare the effect of dexmedetomidine and fentanyl on intraoperative hemodynamic parameters and their interference with SSEP’s readings. The secondary objective was to assess the total intraoperative requirement of inhalational anesthetic agents, quality of surgical field, and the cost-effectiveness of either regimen.

Results

Intraoperative hemodynamic stability, analgesia, surgical field, and cost-effectiveness (due to reduced requirement of sevoflurane) were better with dexmedetomidine than fentanyl. SSEPs were successfully recorded with both the drugs while the requirement of inhalation anesthetic agents was significantly reduced in the dexmedetomidine group than in the fentanyl group. There were no injuries while recording SSEPs. The latency and amplitude of SSEPs were maintained throughout either group. No intraoperative awakening or awareness was noted (bispectral index was maintained in the range of 40 to 60). No postoperative neurological deficit was noted in any patient.

Conclusions

Both dexmedetomidine and fentanyl can be successfully used in propofol-based TIVA for SSEP monitoring in kyphoscoliosis correction surgeries, but the better analgesic profile, ease of maintaining stable hemodynamics with a significant reduction in inhalational agent requirement, and opioid-sparing effect by dexmedetomidine make it a more desirable agent to be used in propofol-based TIVA.
The impact of a low-calorie, low-glycemic diet on systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic review
Authors: Imoto Aline Mizusaki , Gottems Leila Bernarda , Salomon Ana Lúcia , Silva Helbert Eustáquio Cardoso e , Júnior Império Lombardi , Peccin Maria Stella , Amorim Fábio Ferreira , Santana Levy Aniceto
Published: November 2021

Background

Diet plays a critical role in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) patients, impacting on the microbiota composition and, consequently, on the immune response. The objective was to analyze and verify the diet effect on SLE patients.

Methods

This is a systematic review performed at the Evidences-based Health Lab, Escola Superior em Ciências da Saúde, Brasília (DF), Brazil. In March, 2021, five databases, and grey literature, through JSTOR, Open Grey, and Google Scholar were searched. Randomized Clinical Trials in which SLE patients with calorie restricted, low glycemic index or other diet involving the joint adequacy of these aspects, compared with placebo or different types of diet, were included.

Results

It was identified in the databases 758 articles; 132 were duplicated; 616 references were screened, and 604 were excluded. After reading the title and abstract, 12 articles were included for full-text reading. After the full-text reading, three studies were included for quantitative analysis. The diet improved the quality of life at 6 (MD 16.30; 5.91;26.69) and 12 weeks (MD 14.60; 0.88;28.32). The GRADE was used to evaluate the quality of evidence.

Conclusion

There is low evidence that the diet has a positive impact on the quality of life of SLE patients.

Trial registration PROSPERO—CRD4202012208.
Mobile health interventions for HIV/STI prevention among youth in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs): a systematic review of studies reporting implementation outcomes
Authors: Nwaozuru Ucheoma , Obiezu-Umeh Chisom , Shato Thembekile , Uzoaru Florida , Mason Stacey , Carter Victoria , Manu Sunita , Modi Karan , Parker Jessica , Ezechi Oliver , Iwelunmor Juliet
Published: November 2021

Background

Advances and proliferation of technologies such as mobile phones may provide opportunities to improve access to HIV/STI services and reach young people with high risk for HIV and STI. However, the reach, uptake, and sustainability of mobile health (mHealth) HIV/STI interventions targeting young people aged 10–24 years in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are largely unknown. To address this gap and to inform implementation science research, a review was conducted to summarize what is known, and what we need to know about implementing mhealth interventions for HIV/STI prevention targeting young people in LMICs.

Methods

We used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines for this review. Drawing upon Proctor’s eight implementation outcome measures, we evaluated the acceptability, adoption, appropriateness, cost, feasibility, fidelity, penetration, and sustainability of  m-health HIV/STI interventions targeting young people in LMICs. The search was performed from September 2020–January 2021 and updated on March 1, 2021, in Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), PubMed, SCOPUS, Global Health, and Web of Science. Eligible studies were required to include an HIV/STI prevention outcome, target young people aged 10–24 years, include a comparison/control group, and reporting of atleast one implementation outcome as outlined by Proctor.

Results

A total of 1386 articles were located, and their titles and abstracts were screened. Of these, 57 full-text articles were reviewed and subsequently, and 11 articles representing 6 unique interventions were included in the systematic review. Acceptability 6 (100%), appropriateness 6 (100%), and feasibility 5(83%) were the most frequently evaluated implementation outcomes. Adoption 2 (33%), fidelity 1 (17%), and cost 1 (17%) were rarely reported; penetration and sustainability were not reported.

Conclusions

This review contributes to implementation science literature by synthesizing key implementation outcomes of mHealth HIV/STI interventions targeting young people in LMICs. Future research is needed on m-health HIV/STI implementation outcomes, particularly the penetration, cost, and long-term sustainability of these interventions. Doing so will enhance the field’s understanding of the mechanisms by which these interventions lead or do not lead to changes in high HIV/STI risk and vulnerability among young people in LMICs.
Investigation of flexible pavement maintenance patching factors using a finite element model
Authors: Lu Yujia , Hajj Ramez
Published: November 2021

Patching of flexible pavements is one of the most important functions of pavement maintenance. Although finite element modeling has become commonplace in the world of pavement engineering, modeling has not yet been significantly leveraged for maintenance applications which improve safety, ride quality, and pavement service life. The objective of this study was to model viscoelastic properties of pavement and patching materials to determine the effect of various repair factors on pavement performance using the finite element method. Specifically, surface permanent deformation, local shear stress concentration, and horizontal strain distribution were investigated. Two types of models were simulated; the first model applied static loading to a surface layer fixed on a plate and the second model applied cyclic traffic loading to a two-layered flexible pavement system. The results demonstrate the importance of patching using a semi-permanent method. The results also demonstrated the accumulated effect of repeated loading using a time-dependent material response. Results also indicated that a larger patching area resulted in less influence of the shape of the area, while a circular area proved superior to a conventional rectangular patch for sizes near the tire footprint and smaller than it. Different responses were observed depending on the type of patching material modeled, demonstrating the effect of material choice in maintenance applications. Finally, mesh optimization was performed to ensure appropriate mesh sizes are used in future studies to accurately represent the pavement layers and patches.
The detection of earnings management through a decrease of corporate income tax
Authors: Wali Kawa
Published: November 2021

This paper explores the manner in which Dutch and German listed companies were able to manage earnings by the decline in corporate income tax toward the end of the 2000s. In addition, a recent article examines the existing state of earnings management at a European level in the Netherlands and Germany. This empirical study sampled 1350 firm-years for the Netherlands and 1850 firm-years for Germany between 2000 and 2018. The study indicated that those firms with larger prospect tax savings appeared to exercise earnings management to hasten discretionary accruals. In view of the income-reducing impact these discretionary deductions have on financial statements, the findings show corporate income taxes are a significant incentive. Since companies can reduce tax costs by deferring income tax to a subsequent year and lower the tax tariff cycle, theoretically, this tax reform incentivizes management to manage their earnings with the purpose of minimize tax payments. More research is needed into the impact of tax compliance on declining earnings management in this area.
Method development and validation for Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine by using HPLC and its degradants are characterized by LCMS and FTIR
Authors: Vejendla Anuradha , Talari Subrahmanyam , Moturu Raju , Boddapati S. N. Murthy , Kola A. Emmanuel
Published: November 2021

Background

Using a Symmetry C18 (4.6 × 150 mm, 3.5) column, a high-performance liquid chromatographic method for quantification of Rilpivirine and Cabotegravir in active pharmaceutical ingredients was developed and validated. The mobile phase is made up of buffer, acetonitrile, and 0.1 percent formic acid in a 20:80v/v ratio. The flow rate was kept constant at 1.0 ml/min, and detection was accomplished through absorption at 231 nm with a photodiode array detector.

Results

The calibration curve was linear, with a regression coefficient (R2) value of 0.999 and concentrations ranging from 30 to 450 g/ml of Rilpivirine and 20–300 g/ml of Cabotegravir. The method's LOD and LOQ were 0.375 g/ml, 1.238 g/ml, and 0.25 g/ml, 0.825 g/ml for Rilpivirine and Cabotegravir, respectively.

Conclusions

In the forced degradation studies, the degradants were characterized by using LCMS and FTIR. The current application was found to be simple, economical, and suitable, and validated according to ICH guidelines.
The incidence of dysgraphia in Arabic language in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Authors: Lotfy Amira Salah , Darwish Mohammed El Sayed , Ramadan Ehab Sayed , Sidhom Rania Makram
Published: November 2021

Background

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. Although children with ADHD made much more spelling errors, they had a distinct pattern of letter insertions, replacements, transpositions, and omissions. This mistake type is sometimes referred to as graphemic buffer errors, and it is caused by a lack of attention required for motor planning. The aim of study was to assess the incidence of dysgraphia in Arabic language in children with ADHD for better helping, diagnosis and management of those children.

Results

Ten percent of ADHD children had normal handwriting with no disability, 40% had excellent handwriting with a minimum of disability and 50% of ADHD children showed mild to moderate disability. There were significant differences between ADHD children and control children regarding results of each item on the subtest of handwriting of dysgraphia disability scale (DDS), respecting lines, spacing between words, letter direction, spelling a sentence, and punctuation. Drawing affected in ADHD children. The finger tapping speed was affected in almost ADHD children.

Conclusions

Dysgraphia highly presents in our sample of ADHD children with poor fine motor skills in ADHD children than normal children. ADHD children have illegible handwriting, not respecting lines, insufficient space between and within words, multiple spelling errors, and omissions of letters or words. Graphesthesia and stereognosis are affected more in ADHD children than in control children drawing and finger tapping speed affected in ADHD children.
Weight Change, Lifestyle, and Mortality in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Hu Jinbo , Hu Yang , Hertzmark Ellen , Yuan Chen , Liu Gang , Stampfer Meir J , Rimm Eric B , Hu Frank B , Wang Molin , Sun Qi
Published: November 2021

Context

The association between weight change and mortality among participants with incident type 2 diabetes (T2D) was unclear.

Objective

To examine above association and evaluate the impact of lifestyle on it.

Methods

This prospective analysis included 11 262 incident T2D patients from Nurses’ Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-up Study. We assessed weight change bracketing T2D diagnosis in relation to mortality. We also examined potential effect modification by a healthy lifestyle consisting of high-quality diet, regular physical activity, nonsmoking status, and moderate alcohol consumption.

Results

On average, T2D patients lost 2.3 kg during a 2-year time window spanning the T2D diagnosis, and body weight increased afterwards following a trajectory similar to that of nondiabetics. Compared with patients with a stable weight, T2D patients who lost ≥10% body weight had a 21% (95% CI, 9%-35%) increased all-cause mortality. Lifestyle significantly modified these associations: the hazard ratios (95% CIs) of all-cause mortality comparing ≥10% weight loss with stable weight were 1.63 (1.26-2.09) among participants with a deteriorated lifestyle, 1.27 (1.11-1.46) for a stable lifestyle, and 1.02 (0.81-1.27) for an improved lifestyle (Pinteraction < 0.001). Major weight loss was associated with increased cause-specific mortality and similar effect modifications by lifestyle were also observed.

Conclusion

Significant weight loss upon T2D incidence was associated with increased mortality, although improved lifestyle quality abolished these associations. These results highlight the role of adopting a healthy lifestyle for newly diagnosed T2D patients, especially among those who might lose weight unintentionally, and improving long-term survival.
Comprehensive Review of Uterine Fibroids: Developmental Origin, Pathogenesis, and Treatment
Authors: Yang Qiwei , Ciebiera Michal , Bariani Maria Victoria , Ali Mohamed , Elkafas Hoda , Boyer Thomas G , Al-Hendy Ayman
Published: November 2021

Uterine fibroids are benign monoclonal neoplasms of the myometrium, representing the most common tumors in women worldwide. To date, no long-term or noninvasive treatment option exists for hormone-dependent uterine fibroids, due to the limited knowledge about the molecular mechanisms underlying the initiation and development of uterine fibroids. This paper comprehensively summarizes the recent research advances on uterine fibroids, focusing on risk factors, development origin, pathogenetic mechanisms, and treatment options. Additionally, we describe the current treatment interventions for uterine fibroids. Finally, future perspectives on uterine fibroids studies are summarized. Deeper mechanistic insights into tumor etiology and the complexity of uterine fibroids can contribute to the progress of newer targeted therapies.
Green internal branding and green inter-functional coordination roles in the relationship between green brand orientation and brand performance
Authors: Ismail Ahmed Rageh
Published: November 2021

Purpose:This study aims to examine the roles of green internal branding and green inter-functional coordination in the relationship between green brand orientation and brand performance in selected Egyptian rms.
Design/methodology/approach:A conceptual model linking the study variables is developed. To test the model, a questionnaire-based survey was conducted to collect data from a sample of 131 rms. Then, PLS-SEM was used to test proposed hypotheses of the study.
Originality/value:This study addresses the research gap in green branding literature regarding the roles of green internal branding and green inter-functional coordination in enhancing nancial and brand performance. The results suggest that green brand-orientation can contribute to nancial and brand performance through green internal branding.
Research limitations/implications:The limitation of this study is the fact that the sample consisted of only Egyptian rms. Hence, it is di cult to generalise the results to other countries. The implication for rms is recognising the importance of using green internal branding as a mean of achieving green brand objectives. Thus, the study may assist rms to make progress towards becoming green brandoriented.
"Industrialising" the capacity building of local entrepreneurs. A case study of 1001fontaines' "4G Project" in Cambodia
Authors: Martin Guillaume
Published: November 2021

In Cambodia, only 16% of the population in rural areas has access to safely managed and clean water supply services, putting the health of 10.12 million people at stake. (Cambodia's Voluntary National Review 2019 of the Implementation of the 2030 SDG Agenda). 1001fontaines, a community-based
enterprise located mainly in Cambodia, responds to this issue by enabling the production of safe drinking water directly in the targeted communities, through the establishment of small water enterprises. These units, called water kiosks, are entrusted to local entrepreneurs and supported in
the long run thanks to a franchise model. In 2014, 1001fontaines su ered from low-performing water kiosks, which impacted the viability of the whole portfolio. As a result, 1001fontaines decided to launch the so-called "4G" capacity building project to upgrade the initial and continuing training
of water entrepreneurs, expand distribution channels, and further leverage the local "O-We" brand to reach more bene ciaries. The "4G project" was implemented from 2014 to 2015, and resulted in the identi cation of best practices to be followed by every water entrepreneur. Since 2016, 1001fontaines
has generalised the use of these best practices to build the capacities of new entrepreneurs. This case study aims to investigate the impact of the "4G project" and its conclusion on the water kiosks' performance and on 1001fontaines' ability to better and faster scale up its approach in Cambodia.
Emergence of Dirofilaria repens (Spirurida: Onchocercidae) in dogs in Eastern Thailand
Authors: Jitsamai Wanarit , Kamkong Patchana , Asawakarn Sariya , Taweethavonsawat Piyanan
Published: November 2021

Background and Aim: Dirofilaria repens is a zoonotic vector-borne parasite of dogs and cats. It is not commonly found in every part of Thailand, except the southern part. This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of this parasite in Eastern Thailand in 2019.

Materials and Methods: A total of 8003 blood samples were collected from private veterinary clinics and animal hospitals in Eastern Thailand. Blood parasites were examined using buffy coat thin blood smears with Wright-Giemsa staining. D. repens was morphologically identified and confirmed using the acid phosphatase activity technique.

Results: The first case of D. repens was found in March 2019. The prevalence of D. repens from January to December 2019 was 0.44% (35/8003) (95% confidence interval 0.30-0.61).

Conclusion: The prevalence data of D. repens in Eastern Thailand indicate that this parasitic infection should be considered as a zoonotic vector-borne disease. A strategic plan to control zoonotic transmission alongside a preventive program should be emphasized and encouraged among pet owners and veterinarians.
Les effets du coenseignement sur l’apprentissage d’élèves de collège
Authors: Buthmann Virginie , Ziegler Audrey , Janin Myriam
Published: November 2021

Une Professeure de collège (PLC) et une Professeure spécialisée (PES) voulant mesurer l’efficacité de leur action pédagogique conjointe ont mené une étude sur deux groupes d’élèves de 6e, l’un bénéficiant de coenseignement PLC-PES, l’autre bénéficiant d’un enseignement classique (uniquement PLC). Toutes choses étant égales par ailleurs, elles ont montré que les résultats scolaires après une séquence d’enseignement-apprentissage étaient meilleurs pour les élèves ayant bénéficié du coenseignement. L’analyse des séances révèle que le coenseignement favorise l’engagement des élèves et leur maintien dans l’activité en apportant une aide plus ciblée aux difficultés qu’ils rencontrent et en renforçant leur sentiment de compétence.
Poursuivre des études universitaires: l’expérience d’étudiants ayant un diagnostic de trouble d’anxiété généralisée (TAG)
Authors: St-Pierre Émilie , Pouliot Eve
Published: November 2021

Cet article présente les résultats d’une recherche qualitative visant à documenter le parcours universitaire de 10 étudiants universitaires ayant reçu un diagnostic de TAG. Les résultats, mettent en évidence que l’interaction entre divers facteurs, tels que l’état de santé des participants, leurs habitudes de consommation, leur rendement académique et la qualité de leurs relations avec leur famille et leurs pairs, sont des éléments qui ont pu faciliter le déroulement de leurs études universitaires ou faire obstacle à leur bon déroulement. Ainsi, les résultats obtenus démontrent l’importance de s’intéresser au vécu de ces étudiants, tout en proposant des pistes d’intervention.
Développer les compétences émotionnelles des futurs enseignants en stage et diminuer leur stress perçu grâce à un programme d’intervention : une étude exploratoire
Authors: Langevin René , Laurent Angélique
Published: November 2021

L’objectif de cette étude exploratoire est d’observer les effets d’un programme portant sur les compétences émotionnelles (CE) offert à de futur.e.s enseignant.e.s durant leur stage, l’amélioration de leurs CE et de leur niveau de stress perçu. Les cinq composantes de base des CE et le stress perçu ont été évalués avant et après l’intervention. Malgré un nombre restreint de participant.e.s, les résultats suggèrent une diminution du niveau de stress et une augmentation de la plupart des CE des participant.e.s du groupe expérimental en cours de stage. Ces résultats appuient ceux mis en lumière dans certaines études antérieures qui traitent de questions similaires.
De la classe traditionnelle à la classe intégrant le TNI
Authors: Barry Souleymane , Ouellet Katryne , Perron Étienne
Published: November 2021

Nous revisitons la question de la valeur ajoutée des TIC en contrastant ce qui se passe dans la classe traditionnelle avec la réalité de la classe intégrant les TIC. Les données collectées et analysées sont issues d’une recherche collaborative faite avec des enseignants de mathématiques au secondaire. Nous avons mis en évidence un risque de régressions de l’activité mathématique en classe TIC en dépit des nombreux avantages liés à l’intégration des TIC. Nous proposons de mieux accompagner les enseignants utilisant les TIC afin de bien les outiller à faire face aux phénomènes d’appauvrissement ou d’enrichissement de l’activité et de l’outil.
Delitos patrimoniales en la alcaldía Cuauhtémoc de la Ciudad de México: un análisis desde la sintaxis espacial
Authors: Fernández Hernández José Ángel , Valera Aldana Angélica
Published: November 2021

En los últimos años, la preocupación por identificar las variables asociadas a la ocurrencia de delitos en zonas específicas de la ciudades ha tomado mayor relevancia y se han generado diversos marcos explicativos. Algunos de estos establecen que la causa de la concentración de los delitos son los factores socioeconómicos, mientras otros marcos atribuyen este fenómeno a las propiedades del diseño espacial. En estos últimos se puede encontrar el enfoque de la sintaxis espacial que, en el caso del crimen, explica cómo ciertas variables pueden incidir en el comportamiento espacial de los delitos. Este trabajo identifica la relación entre propiedades espaciales, como conectividad y accesibilidad, y el tipo de delito patrimonial que se comete en la alcaldía Cuauhtémoc en la Ciudad de México. Para el análisis, se aplicaron modelos de la sintaxis espacial y de regresión binomial negativo inflado en cero.
Configuraciones causales de la alta tasa del delito de robo a transeúntes en la Zona Metropolitana del Valle de México
Authors: Vargas Hernández Brayant Armando
Published: November 2021

El objetivo del artículo es identificar las configuraciones causales de la alta tasa del delito de robo a transeúntes en las demarcaciones de la Zona Metropolitana del Valle de México (ZMVM). Con base en las teorías de la desorganización social y las actividades rutinarias, la hipótesis plantea que este fenómeno se produce en contextos en donde se combinan condiciones asociadas a la presencia de ofensores potenciales y las oportunidades delictivas. La metodología se basa en un análisis cualitativo comparado empleando la técnica de los conjuntos difusos (fsQCA). La hipótesis se prueba empíricamente, la complejidad causal de la concentración espacial del delito en términos de equifinalidad, aunque las proyecciones teóricas mostraron límites contextuales.
Territorialidad urbana y seguridad. Una agenda en materia de capital social para el programa PILARES de la Ciudad de México
Authors: Peña González Rodrigo , Varela Varela Abril
Published: November 2021

A partir de un análisis socioterritorial, orientado por el concepto de capital social, este artículo describe las condiciones de inseguridad en las que operan cuatro instalaciones del programa Puntos de Innovación, Libertad, Arte, Educación y Saberes (PILARES) de la Ciudad de México. De acuerdo con este propósito, se inicia con la caracterización del programa Pilares; más adelante, se presenta el apartado conceptual enfocado en el capital social, noción asociada a la seguridad y al espacio urbano, que funciona como guía de los retos y oportunidades de cada escenario del programa estudiado. Posteriormente, se profundiza en el análisis de seguridad socioterritorial de cuatro barrios en los que se ubican los Pilares seleccionados, en las alcaldías Cuauhtémoc e Iztapalapa de Ciudad de México. Se concluye con los retos y las oportunidades para generar capital social, orientado a contener la violencia en estos Pilares.
Condicionamientos estructurales y desistimiento criminal de penados al término de la libertad condicional en Paraguay
Authors: Martens Juan A.
Published: November 2021

Los estudios sobre desistimiento criminal relacionan la ruptura con el delito con diversos factores personales y sociales y con la agencia y percepción de autoeficacia personal. A pesar del aumento del interés criminológico en el tema de la cesación de la carrera delictiva; las incoherencias teóricas, definiciones imprecisas y reglas que se emplean para medirlo, siguen dificultando un conocimiento exhaustivo. Este artículo analiza el rol de los condicionamientos estructurales, como la familia, la formación y la experiencia laboral previa, para el alejamiento del delito, desde un enfoque interpretativo y técnicas cualitativas entre las que se incluye: análisis de expedientes judiciales; entrevistas a cuatro juezas de ejecución, dos defensores públicos y, en especial, el relato de 15 expenados de diversas categorías delictivas, quienes acabaron satisfactoriamente su periodo de libertad condicional. Estos son hombres adultos que cumplieron condenas en dos prisiones paraguayas caracterizadas por hacinamiento, violencia, falta de acceso a derechos fundamentales e inexistencia de programas de tratamiento penitenciario, y accedieron voluntariamente a colaborar con la investigación. Los hallazgos muestran que los recursos y habilidades prosociales antes del encierro, la capacidad de mantenerlos o acrecentarlos durante este y en libertad son fundamentales para seguir alejado del crimen, a pesar del paso por el sistema penitenciario.
El cultivo legal de adormidera en España: regulación jurídica, características de la empresa concesionaria y naturaleza de la producción
Authors: Pérez Caballero Jesús
Published: November 2021

En el presente artículo analizo la producción legal de adormidera (Papaver somniferum L.) en España. En primer lugar, reviso la legislación histórica sobre la materia, caracterizada por la ortodoxia respecto al régimen internacional y la consiguiente imbricación entre las decisiones a ese nivel y el nacional. Posteriormente, describo el cultivo del estupefaciente, un producto estratégico y en la tradición del estanco, y caracterizo Alcaliber, la empresa concesionaria durante décadas. Finalmente, ordeno la información de fuentes abiertas sobre licencias, hectáreas y control en las cadenas de cultivo y recolección, datos antes dispersos, debido al secretismo selectivo con que España y la concesionaria abordan el cultivo legal de adormidera.
Comuneros y talamontes: cooperación y conflicto en la devastación del bosque, en Cherán, Michoacán (2006-2011)
Authors: Santillán Ortega Víctor Manuel
Published: November 2021

Durante cinco años (2006-2011), el bosque de la comunidad indígena de Cherán, ubicada en el estado de Michoacán, México, sufrió un proceso de devastación que terminó con cerca del 70 % de la superficie maderable. En este periodo se entablaron una serie de asociaciones entre actores locales y foráneos que participaron en la tala ilegal (talamontes) y en la defensa del territorio (comuneros). El propósito de este artículo es realizar una descripción densa del proceso de figuración entre comuneros y talamontes en este periodo. El argumento principal es que, lejos conformarse relaciones dicotómicas entre ambos grupos, existieron una serie de conexiones que oscilaron entre la cooperación y el conflicto. El marco analítico se ciñe a la propuesta sociológica de Norbert Elias con respecto al concepto de figuración. La metodología es de corte cualitativo y se desarrolló mediante trabajo de campo etnográfico.
New Era, New Choice: The Implementation Path of the “General-to-Vocational Student Roughly Equivalent” Policy in High School Education
Authors: Liu Xuedong , Gao Yuelan
Published: November 2021

The “General-to-Vocational Student Roughly Equivalent” policy is an integral part of the top-level design of China’s vocational education. The paper analyzed the value of the policy from a multidisciplinary perspective and reviewed its development path. According to the statistical analysis of the “General-to-Vocational Student Ratio (GVR)” data from 2009 to 2018, it can be seen that the policy has been implemented well. Still, the GVR has a trend of further expansion. Therefore, to ensure the effective implementation of this policy, relevant policy recommendations are put forward from stakeholders such as the government, secondary vocational schools, and parents of students.
XR-TECAN Teaching Model for Chinese Traditional Art Education
Authors: Gao Ming
Published: November 2021

Chinese traditional art education plays a unique role in transmitting traditional culture and in developing social civilization but is limited by the monotony of the teaching model structure, its inflexibility in learning time and space, constraints in the teaching scale, and lack of immersive experience. This article discusses the application of extended reality (XR) technology to the seven links of Chinese traditional art education, namely introduction, evaluation, analysis, practice, adjustment, appraisal and research, initiating a new human-machine interactive virtual reality teaching model, known as the XR-TECAN teaching model for Chinese traditional art education. This new teaching model covers basic technology, the equipment environment, content resources, application implementation and the digital cloud. Compared with the old apprenticeship model in traditional art education, the XR-TECAN teaching model is a breakthrough that allows learners to freely switch between virtual reality and the real world in a deeply immersive experience that improves education efficacy.
Emotional Contagion and Pro-social Behavior of Student Teachers: The Mediating Effect of Moral Judgment
Authors: Zhang Qing , Zhang Yiya
Published: November 2021

Objective: To study the relationship between emotional contagion, professional behavior, and moral judgment of student teachers and the mediating role of moral judgment among them.

Methods: The “Emotional Contagion Questionnaire”, “Pro-social Tendencies Measure for Adolescent (PTM)” and “Moral Judgment Test (MJT)” was used to survey 448 student teachers.

Results: The emotional contagion and pro-social behavior of student teachers have no significant differences between gender and urban and rural areas, but significant differences in professional nature. No significant differences were observed in moral judgment between urban and rural areas and major character, but significant in gender. A significant positive correlation was detected between emotional contagion and pro-social behavior.

Conclusion: Moral judgment plays a partially mediating role in the relationship between emotional contagion and pro-social behavior.
Surgical therapy for herlyn-werner-wunderlich (HWW) syndrome cases
Authors: N Pangastuti , MN Rahman , N Setyawan
Published: November 2021

Introduction: One of the rare forms of Mullerian congenital ducts is Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich (HWW) syndrome. HWW syndrome is usually found at puberty with nonspecific symptoms. Pelvic pain can be found both acute and chronic, dysmenorrhoea, as well as hematometra and hematocolpos. Early detection and treatment results in a good prognosis with fertility preservation. Case presentation: Two cases of Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich (HWW) syndrome surgically performed were reported at Dr. Sardjito Yogyakarta Indonesia Central General Hospital in 2017-2018. Both cases are still children and at the age of puberty. The chief complaint in both cases it was reported to have the same main complaint, abdominal pain, with the condition having never experienced menstruation yet. On further examination it is known that pain is caused due to hematometra and hematosalping that occur in both cases. The first case with hematometra in the right hemiuterus and right hematosalpinx, while second case with hematometra in the uterus didelphys and bilateral hematosalpinx. One case with a normal vagina, and the other case of vaginal agenesis. There was previous history of surgery in both of cases. There are abnormalities in the urinary tract that occur together with these genital abnormalities. Surgical therapy is carried out with the main goal being to drain menstrual blood from hematometra and hematosalpinx. In first case which has a vagina within the normal range (9 cm long) and the inferior area of ​​the right hemiuterus which is bulging toward the vagina, an area can be identified for the drainage incision to drain the entire hematometra and hematosalpinx. In the second case with vaginal agenesis, neovagina which is made by sigmoid colon vaginoplasty surgery can be a way of menstrual blood flow for a lifetime. Conclusion: Clinical manifestations of Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich (HWW) syndrome cases can be classified into 2 groups, complete and incomplete. Surgical treatment is based on the condition of the uterus and vagina. In the condition of cervical agenesis but with a normal vagina, surgery can be done by making an incision in the drainage of the uterine cervical tissue. If vaginal agenesis is obtained, vaginoplasty surgery can be performed, and one of the options is sigmoid colon vaginoplasty.