bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Educational Concerns, Health Concerns and Mental Health During Early COVID-19 School Closures: The Role of Perceived Support by Teachers, Family, and Friends
Authors: Dändliker Lena , Brünecke Isabel , Citterio Paola , Lochmatter Fabienne , Buchmann Marlis , Grütter Jeanine
Published: January 2022

This study investigated whether school closures and health-related uncertainties in the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic posed risk factors for adolescents’ mental health and whether perceived social support by parents, teachers, and friends functioned as protective factors. In particular, we argued that perceived social support would buffer negative associations between educational and health concerns and mental health. Based on a person-centered approach, we first examined resilience profiles. These profiles reflect configurations regarding the levels of these risk and protective factors and levels of mental health. Second, we analyzed whether these risk and protective factors predicted adolescents’ mental health differently by using a variable-centered approach. The sample consisted of 1’562 adolescents (Mage = 16.18, SD = 1.48, range = 14-20 years; 72% females) in lower and higher secondary education from three regions: German-speaking part of Switzerland, N = 486; Italian-speaking part of Switzerland, N = 760; and Northern Italy N = 316. Results from the person-centered approach revealed three latent profiles characterized by low (19%), average (47%), or high resilience (34%). Lower resilience was associated with higher educational concerns, lower perceived social support, and lower mental health, while high resilience was characterized by lower concerns, higher support, and higher mental health. Importantly, educational concerns varied more between profiles than health concerns, and perceived teacher and family support varied more than perceived friend support. Corroborating these findings, the variable-centered approach (i.e., a path analysis) revealed that educational concerns were a stronger predictor than health concerns and pointed to a higher relative importance of perceived family support for adolescents’ mental health relative to perceived teacher and friend support. Taken together, the findings suggest that adolescents’ educational concerns and perceived family support, respectively, were stronger risk and protective factors for their mental health during school closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, adolescents from regions being more exposed to the COVID-19 pandemic, namely, Italian-speaking part of Switzerland and Northern Italy, were more likely classified in the low or the average rather than in the high resilience profile compared to students from the region with lower exposure, that is, the German-speaking part of Switzerland.
Positive Guidance Effect of Ideological and Political Education Integrated With Mental Health Education on the Negative Emotions of College Students
Authors: Li Xueting , Gao Yanhong , Jia Yanfeng
Published: January 2022

This exploration aims to solve the problems of imperfect psychological health education system and poor educational effects on college students. Here, ideological and political education is integrated with mental health education to investigate the role of collaborative intervention in guiding college students to resist negative emotions. First, an overview is offered of research on ideological and political education, mental health education, and negative emotions by the literature survey method. Moreover, a comprehensive investigation is also conducted on research objects, through the questionnaire, to understand the current situation of negative emotions of college students. And finally, an intervention experiment is taken on the negative emotions of college students by combining ideological and political education with mental health education. The results show that after 10 weeks of intervention experiment by combining ideological and political education with mental health education, there are significant differences in depression, negative emotions, somatization symptoms, and interpersonal problems between the treatment group and the control group (P < 0.01). Besides, there are significant differences in depression, negative emotions, somatization symptoms, and interpersonal problems between sophomores in the treatment group and the control group (P < 0.01). Moreover, there are significant differences in depression, negative emotions, somatization symptoms, and interpersonal problems between male participants in the treatment group and the control group (P < 0.01). In summary, ideological and political education integrated with mental health education has a positive guidance effect on the negative emotions of college students, greatly improving the negative emotions of the students, helping the students to regulate their emotions, and benefiting their study and life a lot. The purpose of integrating ideological and political education with mental health education is to provide reference for refining the mental health education system of college students and strengthening the positive guidance of negative emotions of college students.
Predicting Consumer Green Product Purchase Attitudes and Behavioral Intention During COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Chen Xia , Rahman Muhammad Khalilur , Rana Md. Sohel , Gazi Md. Abu Issa , Rahaman Md. Atikur , Nawi Noorshella Che
Published: January 2022

This work has aimed to investigate the consumers’ green product purchase attitudes and behavioral intention during COVID-19 pandemic. Data was collected through a survey method of 503 consumers in Malaysia. Data were analyzed using the partial least square method. The findings revealed that fear of COVID-19 pandemic has a significant impact on green product behavioral intention. Green product literacy, green product orientation, and social influence have a significant influence on green product purchase attitudes. The results also indicated that consumers’ green product purchase attitudes mediate the effect of green product literacy, green product orientation, and social influence on behavioral intention. The findings of this work will provide strategically relevant references to green marketers and retail managers in the understanding of consumers’ green product purchase attitudes and green product behavioral intention during the ongoing uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Relationship Between Teacher Job Stress and Burnout: A Moderated Mediation Model
Authors: Zhao Weiguo , Liao Xiangrui , Li Qingtian , Jiang Wenning , Ding Wen
Published: January 2022

This study explored the relationship between teacher job stress and job burnout using a sample of 558 primary and secondary school teachers, who were administered with a teacher job stress scale, teacher job burnout scale, work–family conflict questionnaire, and general self-efficacy scale. The results showed that: (1) job stress had a significant predictive effect on work–family conflict and job burnout; (2) work–family conflict played a mediating role in the relationship between job stress and job burnout; (3) self-efficacy was found to play a moderating role in work–family conflict and job burnout. However, this indirect effect was stronger for teachers with high self-efficacy, which means that the protective effects of self-efficacy were limited. These findings add to research on the relationship between teacher job stress and job burnout, and provide ideas for teachers to balance work–family relationships and reduce job burnout.
Positive Association Between Therapeutic Alliance and Quality of Life in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy: The Patient's Perspective
Authors: Barbisan Guilherme Kirsten , de Pieri Luiza Zamban , Gonçalves Leonardo , Rebouças Cinthia Danielle Vasconcelos , da Rocha Neusa Sica
Published: January 2022

Background

The therapeutic alliance (TA) is considered a common psychotherapeutic factor associated with positive results in psychotherapies. There are no studies relating the TA with quality of life (Qol).

Objectives

Our objective was to evaluate whether there is an association between the TA and Qol across three different psychotherapies.

Methods

A cross-sectional study, which included outpatients undergoing individual psychotherapeutic treatment was conducted. When analyzing the total sample, the correlation of the TA with Qol domains did not present statistical significance. When considering only the sample of patients who were undergoing treatment in psychodynamic psychotherapy (PP), there was a statistically significant association between the TA and the psychological domain of Qol (p < 0.05). When using a regression model for adjusting for confounding factors, the association between psychological domain with the TA on the PP patients sample lost significance (p = 0.221).

Discussion

These findings suggest that the TA seems to be more strongly related to better QoL in PP.
Mental Health of Staff at Correctional Facilities in the United States During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Burhanullah M. Haroon , Rollings-Mazza Pamela , Galecki Jeffrey , Van Wert Michael , Weber Thomas , Malik Mansoor
Published: January 2022

Background

Although United States (US) correctional workers (correctional officers and health care workers at correctional institutions) have experienced unprecedented stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, to date, there are no systematic data on the mental health impact of COVID-19 on correctional workers.

Objective

To determine the perceived mental health burden of the COVID-19 pandemic on correctional workers and to explore the relationship between workers' mental health, social demographics, and environmental/work factors. In particular, the study sought to examine if occupational role (correctional officers vs. health care workers) or sex were associated with mental health status.

Methods

This cross-sectional survey was conducted in 78 correctional sites in Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia and New York from November 1 to December 1, 2020. There were 589 participants, including 103 correctional officers and 486 health care workers employed at the correctional facilities. Measurements included the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, Adult PROMIS Short Form v.1.0—Sleep Disturbance, Impact of Event Scale-Revised, Maslach Burnout Inventory 2-item, and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale 2-item.

Results

Approximately 48% of healthcare workers and 32% of correctional officers reported mild to severe depressive symptoms, 37% reported mild to severe anxiety symptoms, 47% of healthcare workers and 57% of correctional officers reported symptoms of burnout, and 50% of healthcare workers and 45% of correctional officers reported post-traumatic stress symptoms. Approximately 18% of healthcare workers and 11% of correctional officers reports mild to moderate sleep disturbance. Health care workers had significantly higher depression and sleep disturbance scores than did correctional officers, while correctional officers had significantly higher burnout scores. Female correctional workers scored significantly higher on anxiety than their male counterparts. Increased workload, workplace conflict, younger age of employees, trust in institutional isolation practices, and lower work position were associated with increased burnout. Despite experiencing high mental health burden, correctional workers showed high resilience (60%).

Conclusion

We found a high level of psychological symptoms among health care workers in correctional settings, and this population may experience unique challenges, risks and protective factors relative to other health care workers outside of correctional settings. Understanding these factors is essential for developing effective interventions for correctional workers.
Polysubstance Use Patterns Among High Dose Benzodiazepine Users: A Latent Class Analysis and Differences Between Male and Female Use
Authors: Zamboni Lorenzo , Portoghese Igor , Congiu Alessio , Zandonai Thomas , Casari Rebecca , Fusina Francesca , Bertoldi Anna , Lugoboni Fabio
Published: January 2022

Benzodiazepines (BZDs) represent one of the most widely used groups of pharmaceuticals, but if used for long periods of time they are associated with dependence and an increased risk of harmful effects. High-dose (HD) BZD dependence is a specific substance use disorder associated with a poor quality of life. It is especially important to pinpoint differences in HD BZD addict subgroups in order to tailor treatment to the individual's specific needs, also considering possible comorbidities with other substance use disorders. We conducted a study to evaluate HD BZD dependence (converted doses to diazepam equivalents, mg) in an Italian sample of 1,354 participants. We also investigated if and to which extent participants co-used other substances (alcohol, tobacco, cannabis/cannabinoids, cocaine, and heroin). We then performed latent class analysis (LCA) to identify the use patterns of these substances, finding three classes: participants in Class 1 (4.3% of the sample) had the highest probability of also using cocaine and alcohol (Polysubstance BZD users); Class 2 comprised subjects with the highest probability of being former heroin, cocaine, THC, and alcohol users (Former polysubstance BZD users); Class 3 represented mono-dependence BZD users (78.5% of the sample) and was the most prevalent among women, while young men were most prevalent in Class 1.

The present study underlines different characteristics in HD BZD users both concerning other addictions and sex, and also highlights the need for a stricter control of BZD use, ranging from prescriptions to sales.
Observations on Food Consumption Behaviors During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Oman
Authors: Ben Hassen Tarek , El Bilali Hamid , Allahyari Mohammad S. , Al Samman Hazem , Marzban Soroush
Published: January 2022

This paper aims to study the perceptions of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on behaviors related to diet and food shopping on a sample of 356 adults in Oman. The study is based on the results of an Arabic-language online survey conducted between September 15 and October 10, 2020, using the Survey Monkey platform. The questionnaire had 25 questions (multiple options and one option), subdivided into three parts. Respondents were asked to disseminate the survey to their networks as part of the study's snowball sampling method. Descriptive statistics and various statistical tests (e.g., U-Mann Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis, chi-square) have been used to evaluate the study results. The study showed a significant shift in the attitude and behavior of respondents regarding food and health. Indeed, the paper findings indicated (i) a shift to healthier diets, as shown by the fact that 45.5% of the participants increased their intake of fruits and vegetables, 42.4% ate more healthy foods, and 53.1% reduced their intake of unhealthy foods; (ii) an increase in the consumption of local products, owing to food safety concerns, with 25.8% of the cohort stating that they purchase more local food items; (iii) a shift in grocery shopping behaviors, especially with 28.1% of the participants buying more groceries online; (iv) the absence of panic buying in Oman, since 62.36% of the participants said they did not stockpile food items; and (v) a reduction of food waste. Indeed, 78.9% of the participants specified they were not wasting more food than average since the beginning of the pandemic, and 74.72% indicated they were more aware of how much food they were wasting. Surprisingly, COVID-19 appears to bring many beneficial adjustments in Oman to make food consumption more sustainable and healthier.
Pinus resinosa Tree-Ring Latewood Response to Daily-Scale Precipitation Variability at Lake Itasca, Minnesota
Authors: Trumper Matthew L. , Griffin Daniel , Montpellier Evan E. , Kipfmueller Kurt F.
Published: January 2022

Analysis of daily scale climate observations alongside sub-annual tree-ring data offers new potential for contextualizing climate change in the Great Lakes region. This pilot study combined daily observations from a high-quality station record with a co-located chronology of Pinus resinosa latewood width at Lake Itasca, Minnesota. We evaluate trends in observational data and use multiple methods to compare day-wise aggregated climate observations with tree rings over the eleven-decade common period. The Itasca record exhibited strong increases in warm-season precipitation, minimum temperature in all seasons, and lengthening of the freeze-free season. Correlation analyses verified a strong, multi-month warm-season precipitation response in Pinus resinosa latewood width. Distinct from previous work, daily data analyses were used to fingerprint an ~2-week period starting in late July when rainfall variability was historically a major control on interannual tree growth. Climatologically, the timing of this subseasonal critical climate period corresponds with a relative minimum in mean midsummer precipitation. Since the 1980s, the latewood correlation with midsummer rainfall has vanished, and the seasonal-scale rainfall response diminished considerably. This result, new for Pinus resinosa in Minnesota, is consistent with studies showing a declining relationship between tree growth and drought in the Midwest United States. Further attribution analyses emphasizing daily-scale phenomena are needed to elucidate mechanisms responsible for the tree-growth response to variability, change, and extremes in climate throughout the Great Lakes region, where the biophysical and socioeconomic impacts of climate change are multifaceted issues of increasing urgency.
Astrophysical Naturalness
Authors: Soker Noam
Published: January 2022

I suggest that stars introduce mass and density scales that lead to “naturalness” in the Universe. Namely, two ratios of order unity. 1) The combination of the stellar mass scale, M*(c, ℏ, G, mp, me, e, …), with the Planck mass, MPl, and the Chandrasekhar mass leads to a ratio of order unity that reads NPl*≡MPl/(M*mp2)1/3≃0.15−3, where mp is the proton mass. 2) A system with a dynamical time equals to the nuclear life times of stars, τnuc*, has a density of ρD*(c,ℏ,G,mp,me,e,…)≡(Gτnuc*2)−1. The ratio of the dark energy density to this density is Nλ* = ρΛ/ρD* ≈ 10−7−105. Although the range is large, it is critically much smaller than the 123 orders of magnitude usually referred to when ρΛ is compered to the Planck density. In the pure fundamental particles domain there is no naturalness; either naturalness does not exist or there is a need for a new physics or new particles. The “Astrophysical Naturalness” offers a third possibility: stars introduce the combinations of, or relations among, known fundamental quantities that lead to naturalness.
Walking on Mild Slopes and Altering Arm Swing Each Induce Specific Strategies in Healthy Young Adults
Authors: MacDonald Mary-Elise , Siragy Tarique , Hill Allen , Nantel Julie
Published: January 2022

Slopes are present in everyday environments and require specific postural strategies for successful navigation; different arm strategies may be used to manage external perturbations while walking. It has yet to be determined what impact arm swing has on postural strategies and gait stability during sloped walking. We investigated the potentially interacting effects of surface slope and arm motion on gait stability and postural strategies in healthy young adults. We tested 15 healthy adults, using the CAREN-Extended system to simulate a rolling-hills environment which imparted both incline (uphill) and decline (downhill) slopes (± 3°). This protocol was completed under three imposed arm swing conditions: held, normal, active. Spatiotemporal gait parameters, mediolateral margin of stability, and postural kinematics in anteroposterior (AP), mediolateral (ML), and vertical (VT) directions were assessed. Main effects of conditions and interactions were evaluated by 2-way repeated measures analysis of variance. Our results showed no interactions between arm swing and slope; however, we found main effects of arm swing and main effects of slope. As expected, uphill and downhill sections of the rolling-hills yielded opposite stepping and postural strategies compared to level walking, and active and held arm swings led to opposite postural strategies compared to normal arm swing. Arm swing effects were consistent across slope conditions. Walking with arms held decreased gait speed, indicating a level of caution, but maintained stability comparable to that of walking with normal arm swing. Active arm swing increased both step width variability and ML-MoS during downhill sections. Alternately, ML-MoS was larger with increased step width and double support time during uphill sections compared to level, which demonstrates that distinct base of support strategies are used to manage arm swing compared to slope. The variability of the rolling-hills also required proactive base of support changes despite the mild slopes to maintain balance.
Factors Influencing the Extent of the Commercialization of Indigenous Crops Among Smallholder Farmers in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces of South Africa
Authors: Zondi Nonkululeko Thandeka Brightness , Ngidi Mjabuliseni Simon Cloapas , Ojo Temitope Oluwaseun , Hlatshwayo Simphiwe Innocentia
Published: January 2022

Smallholder farmers encounter countless challenges that not only restrict them from maximizing market opportunities but also limit their access to the markets. This paper aims to achieve a thorough understanding of the factors that influence the market participation of indigenous crops by smallholder farmers while also analyzing the extent of market participation in South Africa. An analyzable sample size of 1,520 was used for the study. Household commercialization index (HCI), T-test, description analysis, and a double hurdle model with quasi-maximum likelihood fractional response model were employed to analyze the commercialization and extent of commercialization among indigenous crops by smallholder farmers in South Africa. The study demonstrated that a farmer's decision to participate in the market is highly dependent on gender, off-farm income, access to market information, and a family member being infected by HIV. Factors such as household size and access to the market had statistical significance in the extent of market participation by smallholder farmers. While we recommend the need to intensify appropriate training for farmers and extension workers involved in the area of indigenous crops, it is also important that indigenous crops are given the necessary considerations by the government and research institutions so that their demand in the market could increase. There is a need to develop a clear support plan for the few farmers that have decided to be involved in the farming of indigenous crops even though they are not highly marketable. On the other hand, there is also a need for consumer awareness campaigns in South Africa, on the income and nutritional benefits of indigenous crops.
Effect of Dexmedetomidine-Assisted Intravenous Inhalation Combined Anesthesia on Cerebral Oxygen Metabolism and Serum Th1/Th2 Level in Elderly Colorectal Cancer Patients
Authors: Tang Yixun , Liu Jitong , Huang Xiaoling , Ding Huijuan , Tan Suhong , Zhu Yimin
Published: January 2022

Objective

To observe the effect of dexmedetomidine-assisted intravenous inhalation combined anesthesia on cerebral oxygen metabolism and serum Th1/Th2 levels in elderly patients with colorectal cancer.

Method

From April 2018 to May 2020,100 elderly patients undergoing elective laparoscopic radical resection of colorectal cancer were prospectively selected and randomly divided into observation group and control group. Before induction of anesthesia, the loading dose of dexmedetomidine was given at 0.5 μg/kg, and the infusion time was 15 min. After tracheal intubation, 0.4 μg/kg/h dexmedetomidine was continuously pumped, and the infusion was stopped 40 min before the end of the operation. In the control group, the same amount of 0.9% sodium chloride was injected intravenously in the same way. 30 min before induction of anesthesia (T0), immediately before induction of anesthesia (T1), immediately after tracheal intubation (T2), 40 min before operation (T3), and immediately after operation (T4), record the blood oxygen content of the artery and internal jugular vein Difference (D(a-jv)O2), brain oxygen uptake rate (COER%), brain oxygen saturation (rSO2) mean. VAS scale, Ramsay scale, MoCA scale were taken at 6, 12, 24, and 48 h postoperatively to evaluate analgesia, sedation, and cognitive function. And monitor the levels of interferon-γ (IFN-γ), interleukin-4 (IL-4), myelin basic protein (MBP), neuron-specific enolase (NSE) and S100β. The occurrence of restlessness and adverse reactions during the recovery period of the two groups were compared.

Result

The levels of D(a-jv)O2, COER%, and rSO2 in the control group and observation group were higher than the preoperative basic values at T2, T3, and T4 (P < 0.05); The levels of D(a-jv)O2, COER%, and rSO2 in the observation group were lower than those in the control group at T2, T3, and T4 (P < 0.05). The VAS score and Ramsay score of the observation group were lower than those of the control group at 6, 12, 24, and 48 h after surgery, while the MoCA score was higher than that of the control group (P < 0.05). In addition, the serum IFN-γ, MBP, NSE and S100β levels of the observation group were lower than those of the control group (P < 0.05), and the ratio of IFN-γ/IL-4 was higher than that of the control group (P < 0.05). The overall incidence of adverse reactions in the observation group was lower than that in the control group [32.0% (16/50) vs. 12.0% (6/50), P < 0.05].

Conclusion

Dexmedetomidine-assisted combined intravenous and inhalation anesthesia is beneficial to reduce perioperative cerebral oxygen metabolism and improve postoperative immunosuppression in elderly patients with colorectal cancer. It has a certain protective effect on nerve injury after operation, thus improving the cognitive function of patients and reducing the occurrence of adverse reactions.
Effect of Supplementation With Selenium-Yeast on Muscle Antioxidant Activity, Meat Quality, Fatty Acids and Amino Acids in Goats
Authors: Tian Xing-Zhou , Li Jia-Xuan , Luo Qing-Yuan , Wang Xu , Xiao Mei-Mei , Zhou Di , Lu Qi , Chen Xiang
Published: January 2022

The objective of this study was to observe the effects of selenium-yeast (SY) on growth performance, muscle antioxidant activity, meat quality, fatty acid and amino acid profiles in growing goats. A total of 18 Qianbei-pockmarked goats were assigned to three groups (six duplicates per group) by body weight (25.75 ± 1.75 kg; mean ± standard deviation) according to a completely randomized design: (1) basal diet (CON); (2) CON with 2.4 mg/kg SY (LS); and (3) CON with 4.8 mg/kg SY (HS). The results indicated that goats receiving SY did not show any differences (P > 0.05) in terms of dry matter intake, growth performance, or muscle chemical composition. In addition, dietary treatment did not affect (P > 0.05) the pH values (pH45min and pH24h), percentage of water loss, drip loss, or cooking loss. The HS group showed a significant increase (P < 0.05) in the dressing percentage, eye muscle area and meat color, as well as muscle total antioxidant capacity, glutathione peroxidase and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl scavenging activity levels, whereas it showed a significant drop (P < 0.05) in shear force and muscle malondialdehyde levels relative to the control. Feeding 4.8 mg/kg SY led to a significant (P < 0.05) decrease in the levels of C8:0, C14:0, C15:0, C16:0, C17:0, C18:0, C20:0 and total saturated fatty acids, whereas it led to a significant (P < 0.05) increase in C15:1 in comparison with that of the control group. Goats receiving 2.4 mg/kg SY had significantly (P < 0.05) increased C16:1, C17:1, C18:1n7, C18:2n6, C18:3n3, C20:4n6, C22:1n9, and PUFA relative to the control group. Compared with the control group, the treatment groups had higher (P < 0.05) levels of C18:1n9, C22:4, and monounsaturated fatty acids. The inclusion of 2.4 mg/kg SY induced significant (P < 0.05) increases in 4-aminobutyric acid, glutamic acid and umami amino acid concentrations compared to the control. In addition, the feeding of 4.8 mg/kg SY had significantly higher (P < 0.05) muscle serine, valine, isoleucine, leucine, ornithine hydrochloride, methionine, and tyrosine levels than the control group. Collectively, Se supplementation in the diet did not affect growth performance, muscle chemical composition, whereas it could improve meat quality, muscle antioxidant activity, fatty acid and amino acid profiles in Qianbei-pockmarked goats. This showed that the optimal accession SY level was 4.8 mg/kg under the experimental conditions of this study.
CRISPR/Cas12a Based Rapid Molecular Detection of Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease in Shrimp
Authors: Li Chenglong , Lin Nan , Feng Zhihua , Lin Minhua , Guan Biyun , Chen Kunsen , Liang Wangwang , Wang Qiaohuang , Li Miaomiao , You Yu , Chen Qi
Published: January 2022

Acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND), formerly called early mortality syndrome (EMS), causes high mortality in cultured penaeid shrimp, particularly Penaeus vannamei and Penaeus monodon. AHPND is mainly caused by Vibrio species carrying the pVA1 plasmid encoding the virulence genes Photorhabdus insect-related (pir) pirVPA and pirVPB. We developed a new molecular assay that combines recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) and CRISPR/Cas12a technology (RPA-CRISPR/Cas12a) to detect pirVPA and pirVPB, with a fluorescent signal result. The fluorescence RPA-CRISPR/Cas12a assay had a detection limit of 20 copies/μL for pirVPA and pirVPB. To improve usability and visualize RPA-CRISPR/Cas12a assay results, a lateral flow strip readout was added. With the lateral flow strip, the RPA-CRISPR/Cas12a assay had a lower limit of detection of 200 copies/μL (0.3 fmol/L). The lateral flow assay can be completed in 2 h and showed no cross-reactivity with pathogens causing other shrimp diseases. In a field test of 60 shrimp samples, the RPA-CRISPR/Cas12a lateral flow assay showed 92.5% positive predictive agreement and 100% negative predictive agreement. As the new RPA-CRISPR/Cas12a assay is rapid, specific, and does not require complicated experimental equipment, it may have important field applications for detecting AHPND in farmed shrimp.
Dyskurs publiczny w warunkach wolności słowa.
Perspektywa etyki komunikacji
Authors: Cegieła Anna
Published: January 2022

Sociological and linguistic studies show that the language of public
communication is not morally constrained and does not lead to dialogue
and understanding. Despite the fact that language and the public sphere
are a common good, politicians and the media damage them by means of
degradation, discrimination, and untruth
Specifics of a joint venture agreement in the field of health care in terms of international and Russian financial reporting standards
Authors:   Basic Department of Financial Control, analysis and audit of the Main Control of Moscow, Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution higher education Plekhanov Russian University of Economics Russian Federation, ]Trofimova Liudmila Borisovna , Artyushina Svetlana Pavlovna ,   Faculty of Finance Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution higher education Plekhanov Russian University of Economics Russian Federation
Published: January 2022

In the context of the development of integration processes not only in the commercial, but also in the public sector of the economy, and, in particular, in the healthcare sector, the issues of applying IFRS for the public sector in the development of Russian accounting standards applied in the public sector are becoming increasingly important. The article examines the issues of the main differences arising in the preparation of an agreement on joint activities in the aspect of international and Russian financial reporting standards on the example of an agreement on joint activities in medicine, which is most relevant in the context of a global pandemic.
Genesis of approaches to assessing the effectiveness of public spending
Authors:   Academic Department of Financial Control, Analysis and Audit of the Office of the Controller General of Moscow of the PRUE, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Georgadze N.D. , Prodanova N.A. ,   basic department Financial Control, Analysis and Audit of Moscow GKU, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
Published: January 2022

The modern realities of the economic development of the Russian Federation form the main approaches to improving the mechanism of the public procurement system. In fact, the main aspects of the formation of a contractual system in the field of procurement are associated with the revision of scientific approaches to the formation of uniform theoretical, methodological paradigms to understanding and assessing the effectiveness of public procurement. The article discusses approaches to assessing the efficiency of spending public resources, discloses systems of indicators and criteria for such an assessment. The material of the article is presented taking into account the current regulatory framework and explanations of specialists.
Components of the temporary competence of a modern manager
Authors:   Department of Economics, Management and Humanities, Kursk State Agricultural Academy named after I. I. Ivanova, Russia, Lebedchuk Petr
Published: January 2022

Modern conditions dictate an urgent need for a systematic and dynamic increase in the efficiency and productivity of activities; the question of increasing the level of professional dedication of managers is especially raised. At all times, a guarantee of successful activity is the formed ability to plan in the long-term and short-term, to optimally carry out the planned actions, to respond flexibly to changes, to rationally spend money and time to achieve the set goals. In the article, from the perspective of the concept of personal organization of time, the concept of temporal competence, the peculiarities of its manifestation and formation in future managers, methods of effective time management in professional activity are considered.
Water saving in conditions of water scarcity: modern technologies
Authors:   Bukhara branch of the Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Engineers, Khudayev Ismail Zhumakulovich
Published: January 2022

The problem of water saving for modern human civilization is becoming more and more important. In general, there is a tendency towards the dynamics of an increase in the shortage of fresh water in the world. At the same time, entire states have existed and developed in conditions of water shortage for many decades and even centuries. In this regard, water saving technologies, and renewal, development are becoming an increasingly urgent problem. In this regard, modern scientific and technological progress is becoming the most important factor in the development of water saving technologies. Scientific and technological progress also makes it possible to develop a water saving strategy. The article presents the results of studies devoted to water-saving irrigation technology on steep slopes and specifies the elements of irrigation technique for discrete irrigation in the south of Uzbekistan.
Expo-camino: Un audio-juego para niños no videntes centrado en el aprendizaje narrativo
Authors: Avila Pesantes Diego , Andino Yuquilema Alex Vinicio , Ávila Pesantez Luz Miriam
Published: January 2022

En la actualidad, los gobiernos están trabajando en la inclusión del ser humano con discapacidades visuales, para que lleven una vida más digna, equitativa y justa. En este sentido, el uso de las Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación (TIC) pueden contribuir en el proceso de aprendizaje, y específicamente, los audio-juegos les permiten desarrollar la comprensión del espacio que les rodea, mejorando la orientación y movilidad de los individuos con deficiencia visual. Con esta premisa, el objetivo de este trabajo fue desarrollar el audio-juego Expo-camino para niños no videntes entre 8 a 10 años, utilizando la metodología ágil SUM, que integra audios 3D con interfaces de usuario, en función de los distintos niveles de problemas de visión y medir la capacidad de aprendizaje de los participantes. El enfoque del aprendizaje narrativo utilizó audios inmersivos, que narran los sucesos históricos de la época colonial de Quito, juntamente con un sistema de preguntas de cálculos aritméticos que reforzaron el aprendizaje cultural y cognitivo de los participantes. Se empleó un diseño experimental con un pretest y postest, utilizando un cuestionario de 10 preguntas basado en el Software Usability Measurement Inventory (SUMI). Los datos recolectados fueron analizados mediante estadística descriptiva. Como resultado se obtuvo que Expo-camino tiene una capacidad de ser entendido, aprendido y utilizado con porcentaje del 71%, basado en la experimentación de 2 meses, logrando reforzar el aprendizaje de manera efectiva.
Análisis de la Experiencia Académica de los Estudiantes del Tecnológico Universitario Espíritu Santo
Authors: Farias Silva Evelyn Carolina , Mosquera Molina Daniel Humberto
Published: January 2022

El objetivo de la presente investigación fue el de analizar la experiencia académica de los estudiantes del Tecnológico Universitario Espíritu Santo acorde al modelo expuesto en la Norma ISO 10004:2018 “Gestión de la calidad - Satisfacción del cliente - Directrices de seguimiento y medición”, referente a las clases dictadas en modalidad virtual en las carreras de Gestión Empresarial durante la pandemia. Para lo cual se procedió a realizar inicialmente una investigación exploratoria para identificar los aspectos que afectan la experiencia académica de un estudiante, una vez identificado dichos aspectos se procedió a realizar una investigación cuantitativa, no experimental y descriptiva, realizada a una muestra de 150 estudiantes que cursaron al menos una materia de las carreras de Gestión Empresarial, el instrumento utilizado fue validado con el aporte de varios docentes para que los criterios evaluados sean relevantes para la investigación. Finalmente, como resultado principal se pudo evidenciar que existe un importante porcentaje de estudiantes que se pueden categorizar como fans de la experiencia académica; pero existen varias características de desempeño que pueden ser mejoradas y oportunidades latentes que pueden ser incorporadas para aumentar la satisfacción de los estudiantes.
Data Mining Prediksi Minat Calon Mahasiswa Memilih Perguruan Tinggi Menggunakan Algoritma C4.5
Authors: Nas Chairun
Published: January 2022

The city of Cirebon has many diverse private universities and offers a variety of majors. Due to a large number of existing private universities, the competition between universities to attract prospective new students is very tight. So to be able to compete with these universities, the campus needs to predict the interest of prospective new students by knowing what factors are driving prospective new students to choose colleges. The purpose of this study was to predict the interest of prospective students in choosing a college. In this study, the data processed are the results of a survey conducted on prospective new students in the D3-Informatics Management Study Program. There are 25 sample data as training datasets with 5 assessment data. The data will be processed using the Data Mining process with the Classification Method. Furthermore, with the C4.5 algorithm in the Classification method, iterations are obtained up to node 4 with 3 assessment data which are factors in determining the interest of prospective students in the study program. Furthermore, the results of data processing using the classification method with the C4.5 algorithm were tested using Rapid Miner Software, which obtained a 100% accuracy rate with 120 testing datasets. The final result of using Data Mining with the C4.5 algorithm has been able to predict the interest of prospective new students based on assessment factors in choosing universities.
Melhora da independência funcional após internação para reabilitação de pacientes com sequela de Acidente Vascular Cerebral
Authors: De Morais Juliana Araújo , Tavares Almeida Isadora , Sales de Oliveira Perdigão Francyelle , Aguilera Rodrigues da Silva Francine , Ramos Fagundes Rayne , Oliveira Martins Prudente Cejane
Published: January 2022

Introdução. O Acidente Vascular Cerebral (AVC) é uma das principais causas de incapacidade; e a reabilitação intensiva tem papel importante na melhora da funcionalidade. Objetivo. Comparar a independência funcional de pacientes com sequela de AVC antes e após a internação para reabilitação, relacionando com características sociodemográficas e clínicas. Método. Estudo longitudinal, retrospectivo. Foram coletados dados sociodemográficos, clínicos e a Medida da Independência Funcional (MIF) na admissão e alta, de prontuários de 167 pacientes com diagnóstico de AVC internados para reabilitação em um centro de referência, entre julho de 2016 a dezembro de 2018. Resultados. A maior parte era do sexo masculino, com idade maior ou igual a 60 anos. Os pacientes tiveram melhora no escore total, domínios motor e cognitivo da MIF após internação para reabilitação (p<0,001). Houve diminuição do número de pacientes com dependência modificada e aumento com independência completa, principalmente em indivíduos do sexo masculino, com idade inferior a 60 anos, tempo de internação maior que 30 dias e tempo de AVC menor ou igual a 180 dias (p<0,001). Conclusão. A internação para reabilitação melhora a independência funcional de pacientes com sequela de AVC.
Cytogeography of Solidago sect. Maritimae (Asteraceae: Astereae)
Authors: Semple John C. , Cook Rachel E.
Published: January 2022

Chromosome numbers are reported for 53 individuals of 10 species of Solidago L. sect. Maritimae (Torr. & A. Gray) Semple & Beck from eastern Canada and the eastern United States: S. austrina Small, S. chrysopsis Small, S. gracillima Torr. & A. Gray, S. mexicana L., S. pulchra Small, S. sempervirens L., S. simulans Fernald, S. stricta Aiton, S. uliginosa Nutt., and S. virgata Michx. Identifications of nearly all vouchers for 262 previously published counts for the section were confirmed or revised following the treatments of the section by Semple et al. No counts have been reported for the Mexican species S. maya Semple and S. paniculata DC. and for S. uliginosa var. terra-novae (Torr. & A. Gray) Fernald from Newfoundland. Polyploids are documented in six of the 13 species: S. austrina, S. mexicana, S. pulchra, S. stricta, S. uliginosa, and S. virgata. In addition, we provide the first chromosome count for S. chrysopsis (2n = 18) from Florida. All 315 count reports from 231 locations were used to map the cytogeography of all species in the section.
HIIT and Resistance Training Effects on Learning-related Outcomes in Underserved School Children
Authors: Peacock Jessica , Finn Kevin , Bowling April
Published: January 2022

Research has demonstrated associations between differing modalities of physical activity (PA) and behavioral and learning outcomes; however, little evidence exists in real world settings. To evaluate the effects of embedding high intensity interval training (HITT) and resistance training (RT) into physical education (PE) curriculum on PA, academic performance, and behavior in youth attending urban schools. Forty boys and 30 girls; ages 8-10 yrs. enrolled in an expanded public school supplemental learning program were assigned into one of three conditions using a pragmatic trial design: standard PE curriculum (n = 23), HITT (n = 25), and RT (n = 22). PA was measured using accelerometers; math achievement scores were conducted at baseline and post-intervention using the Math Knowledge Assessment (MKA); behavior was assessed using the Abbreviated Conners Rating Scale (ACRS) daily. Participation in HITT resulted in 1.86 additional vigorous PA minutes (p=0.04) and 0.76 additional very vigorous PA minutes (P=0.02) per session, but was not associated with increased moderate PA minutes compared to the control group. RT PA outcomes did not differ from regular PE. Participating in HIIT, but not RT, was associated with a 1.82-point improvement in math test scores compared to those in the same grade in the standard PE group (p=0.02). No group assignment was associated with behavioral ratings. Embedding HITT within PE has potential for improving vigorous PA levels and may affect learning outcomes in urban youth. This is consistent with prior studies which show how short bouts of intense exercise can improve cognitive outcomes.
Resistiendo a la COVID-19 y levantando las voces desde el encierro
Authors: Bracco Bruce Lucia , Hildenbrand Mellet Adriana , Carranza Risco Ana Sofía , Lindley Llanos Valeria
Published: January 2022

Un aumento exponencial de la población penitenciaria en las últimas décadas da luces de un giro punitivo que potenció una crisis del sistema penitenciario y ubica a las personas privadas de libertad como grupo vulnerable frente a problemáticas como la emergencia sanitaria por Covid-19. En América Latina esta vulnerabilidad aumenta dado el hacinamiento y condiciones precarias de vida dentro de las prisiones. El presente trabajo recupera voces silenciadas dentro del sistema penitenciario y desde una metodología cualitativa, se analizan acciones de reclamo de mujeres privadas de libertad en una prisión de Lima-Perú durante los primeros meses de la emergencia sanitaria. Se sostiene que las mujeres privadas de libertad se posicionan para reclamar el abandono del Estado desde tres ejes auto-identificatorios: 1. El sentido de colectividad; 2. La resocialización enmarcadas en la lógica de la categorización penitenciaria; y 3. Su rol como reproductoras de cuidado. Se concluye que estas son estrategias de despliegue de agencia y acciones propositivas por parte de las mujeres encarceladas.
Feminisms in the challenge of alternatives to punitivism
Authors: Francés Lecumberri Paz
Published: January 2022

In this text, after focusing the analysis on the incidence of patriarchy in law, we want to trace the basic defining lines of the three currents of feminism that can be differentiated in relation to penal issues: prison feminism, feminist guaranteeism and anti-punitive feminism. Secondly, starting from this last thesis, some key arguments will be developed to deepen in the development of a feminism attentive to the dangers of punitive logic, the creation of frameworks that move away from punitivism as an expression of patriarchy and approach other strategies. On this path, synergies with critical criminology, restorative justice and penal guaranty are necessary.
A justification of basic income beyond a theory of justice
Authors: Pisani Giacomo
Published: January 2022

Most theoretical positions in support of basic income draw on a “fair society” model. Even in a post-Marxist context, basic income is conceived as a formal recognition of a social relationship, aimed at validating a liberation process that has already taken place. The present work begins from an alternative perspective. In line with a dialectical and conflicting concept of basic income, it proposes a mechanism for the reappropriation of the decision-making process, which opens up spaces for deconstruction and conflict. However, the concept must be calibrated for the conditions in which the right to a basic income is claimed; it must also take account of prevailing power relations. The paper presents a theory of a basic income as a liberation mechanism that facilitates the disarticulation of the mercantile organization of social relations and favours the possibility of autonomously deciding one’s future and the conditions of communal life.