bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La actividad física y la prescripción de ejercicio: conceptos básicos
Authors: Mendoza Vázquez Andrea Itzel
Published: May 2022

La obesidad es un problema que preocupa a la sociedad actual, en parte por los ideales de “cuerpo perfecto” que se observan en modelos de pasarela y en anuncios de televisión. Pero, la obesidad, también deriva en problemas relacionados con la salud. En este sentido, es esencial trabajar en la prevención de la obesidad, concientizando a los profesionales de la salud, pediatras, enfermeras, incluyendo también a profesores y padres, de la importancia de la educación nutricional de los niños desde las edades más tempranas, destacando que la actividad física es fundamental para mantener la salud y prevenir enfermedades, entre ellas la obesidad, ya que su práctica regular puede prolongar la esperanza de vida, tomando en cuenta que sus beneficios van desde los aspectos fisiológicos, psicológicos y sociales. Por lo tanto en el siguiente trabajo se definen los conceptos más relevantes acerca de la actividad física así como su prescripción al público desde el punto de vista médico.
Quantum Machine Learning with SQUID
Authors: Roggero Alessandro , Filipek Jakub , Hsu Shih-Chieh , Wiebe Nathan
Published: May 2022

In this work we present the Scaled QUantum IDentifier (SQUID), an open-source framework for exploring hybrid Quantum-Classical algorithms for classification problems. The classical infrastructure is based on PyTorch and we provide a standardized design to implement a variety of quantum models with the capability of back-propagation for efficient training. We present the structure of our framework and provide examples of using SQUID in a standard binary classification problem from the popular MNIST dataset. In particular, we highlight the implications for scalability for gradient-based optimization of quantum models on the choice of output for variational quantum models.
Spanish Far-Right Party “Vox”: Its Role in Shaping of the EU Regional Agenda
Authors: Prokhorenko Irina L.
Published: May 2022

The “Vox” party has turned into an influential actor of the European politics due to its electoral success; institutional and ideological adaptation to the country’s changing party landscape; attempts to create its own institutional, organizational, informational, and creative resources; as well as its policy of forming strong alliances with European and American rightwing conservative forces. Based on the spatial approach (categories of political space and political identity) and discourse-analysis, the author tries to comprehend the policy guidelines of “Vox”; determines the place of the party in the political system and the media sphere of Spain; defines the role that “Vox” plays in shaping the regional agenda of the EU. The study focuses on the political and institutional aspects of how “Vox” strengthens its relations with similar EU parties based on partisan and ideological identity, designing alternative projects of European integration, and establishing a new, ideologized format for the relations of Spain (and more broadly - the EU) and the Ibero-American countries. The author concludes about the structuring and the formal institutionalization of communications and political interactions between the far-right political elites which carries risks for the EU’s efforts to create a macropolitical identity and the metanarrative of memory, therefore, potentially leading to political divisions in the EU.
Populist Presidents and Civil Society on Latin American Democracies
Authors: Malashenkova Angelina A. , Kharitonova Oxana G.
Published: May 2022

The article considers the issue of populism in Latin American democracies and their evolution. The authors identify the factors leading to the electoral success of populist presidents in Latin American democracies. 13 cases were selected for research: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela. The authors formulated two hypotheses, according to which the probability of electoral success for populist presidents increases in case of low political participation rates, undeveloped civil society; in case of increasing levels of economic development, inequality and inflation. The dataset includes 377 country/year observations on 65 presidents from 1991 to 2019. The hypotheses were tested by logistic regression analysis. The independent variables for the electoral success of populist presidents were determined as the following: the level of civic participation, the level of the civil society development, political participation, economic inequality, and economic development. The quantitative analysis identified two variables with the most significant impact on the dependent variable, i.e., the civil society index and the level of GDP per capita. The article concludes that in the third-wave Latin American democracies high levels of civil participation and sustainable civil society can hinder the rise of populist leaders.
Ethno-Regional Parties in the European Parliament: The Unevident Political Actor
Authors: Eremina Natalia V.
Published: May 2022

Ethno-regional parties play a vital role in the conflict between the center and the ethnic regions, which is relevant for all modern multiethnic EU states. The European integration allows these parties to participate in the regional policy of the EU (contributing to the decentralizing reforms in the member states), as well as to interact within Euroregions and on communitarian platforms, such as the European Parliament. This article aims to clarify if this ethno-regionalist faction is able to influence the integration processes in Europe, and to what extent. To achieve this goal, we need to answer the following questions: how can the ethno-regionalists be described from a theoretical point of view? What is the dynamic of their development within the European Parliament, considering the historical retrospective? What are their current ideological attitudes that allow them to maintain unity and achieve success? The article is based on the author’s concept of cultural-territorial differentiations, which points the correlation between the political ethno-regional movement and the existing ethnocultural features and historical territory. The author concludes that it was Europeanization that led to the strengthening of the ethno-regional movement in Europe as it made the question of the ethno-regional collective response relevant. Therefore, ethno-regionalists are an essential element of every political system at the national and supranational levels. At the same time, the historical evolution and experience of European regionalists prove that they cannot constitute an independent and autonomous political force at the supranational level as their cooperation depends on various legal and political circumstances occurring on the state level.
All that is Needed for the Top-Performers to Choose Latvia – to “Remove the Fence”
Authors:   University of Latvia, Rusakova Agnese
Published: May 2022

The globalization of higher education labour market and endeavour to capitalize on diaspora recently called to attention the reconsideration of the administrative procedures in place for awarding a professorship in Latvia. It is claimed that deconstruction of administrative barrier – requirement of doctoral degree – will make it easier for qualified members of the diaspora to re-emigrate to Latvia. Referring to the raised assertions in favour of the proposed amendments, the author reacts, cautiously supporting her own argumentation by findings of recent researches on diaspora and high skilled labour migration from small, open economies. As a result, a term “brain-capitalizing” is coined, meaning national incentives of capitalizing on diaspora in situ, as well as nurturing the existing human capital. The term can be of interest to high-emigration countries fighting the brain drain, but unable to revert it to brain gain in any near future.
Skatījums uz Satversmes konstitucionāliem algoritmiem: to loģika, lietderīgums un pamatotība
Authors:   Latvijas Universitāte, Balodis Ringolds
Published: May 2022

The use of numbers in constitutions is quite widespread and, in some cases, in a constitution they may form some constitutional “formulas”, which are incorporated into the constitution with a special task, and the application of which has corresponding legal consequences. The current study will analyse a rather specific constitutional element – constitutional algorithms, which can be considered as an open legal concept, assessing their logic, usefulness and validity. The constitutional algorithms resemble an instruction, – similarly to mathematics or computer science that cannot be ignored or overlooked – they make it possible to model a specific result while giving the participants of the constitutional process the opportunity to predict the consequences of their actions. Some of the constitutional algorithms (quorums) are oriented towards obtaining a majority, whereas there are also those that determine the exclusive rights of an opposition of parliament, ensure the election procedure, etc. The algorithms of the Latvian Satversme (Constitution) have been taken over from the constitutionalism process and also developed at the Satversmes sapulce (Constitutional Assembly), or adjusted in accordance with the procedure for amending the Satversme with the will of the Saeima (the Parliament of Latvia) as the constitutional legislator. All algorithms of the Constitution and their formulas must be considered as political compromises. The issue of the algorithms of the Satversme is important not only from the aspect of the science of constitutional law, but also from the aspect of the legitimacy of power and constitutional stability. Reasonable algorithms and quorums strengthen the functioning of the parliamentary democracy, while their disproportionality only protects the comfort of the political elite and over time destroys the foundations of the country by stifling any valuable change.
Legal and Practical Aspects of Ensuring Chaplaincy Services in the Hospitals of Republic of Latvia in the Context of the Right of Patients and Their Relatives to Receive Spiritual Care
Authors:   Riga Stradiņš University, Šāberte Laura
Published: May 2022

Saskaņā ar Pacientu tiesību likuma 3. panta piekto daļu pacientam un viņa tuviniekiem ir tiesības saņemt garīgo aprūpi, kuru saskaņā ar kapelānu dienestu un reliģisko organizāciju darbību regulējošiem normatīvajiem aktiem sniedz ārstniecības iestādes kapelāns. Kapelānu dienestu un reliģisko organizāciju darbību regulējošie normatīvie akti ir Reliģisko organizāciju likums, Ministru kabineta 2011. gada 15. februāra noteikumi Nr. 134 “Noteikumi par kapelānu dienestu” un citi nacionālie normatīvie akti, kas reglamentē kapelānu dienesta un kapelānu darbības tiesiskās prasības. Tiesības saņemt garīgo aprūpi ir uzskatāmas par specifiskām un unikālām pacientu tiesībām, un tās ir cieši saistītas ar cilvēktiesību tvērumā ietilpstošajām tiesībām uz domas, apziņas un reliģiskās pārliecības brīvību, kas ir nostiprinātas, piemēram, Apvienoto Nāciju Organizācijas Vispārējās cilvēktiesību deklarācijas 18. pantā, Starptautiskā pakta par pilsoņu un politiskajām tiesībām 18. pantā, Eiropas Cilvēka tiesību un pamatbrīvību aizsardzības konvencijas 9. pantā, Eiropas Savienības pamattiesību hartas 10. pantā, Satversmes 99. pantā. Rakstā autore analizē tiesību aktus un zinātnisko literatūru medicīnas tiesību jomā un atspoguļo empīriskā pētījuma rezultātus par Pacientu tiesību likuma 3. panta piektās daļas piemērošanu slimnīcās Latvijas Republikā. Autore rakstā noskaidro, ka tiesiskās prasības kapelānu dienesta izveidošanai un kapelānu darbībai slimnīcās ir pārlieku vispārīgas un slimnīcām trūkst izpratnes par garīgās aprūpes īstenošanas kārtību. Tikai divās no 36 pētījumā analizētajām slimnīcām pacientu tiesības uz garīgo aprūpi tiek īstenotas Pacientu tiesību likuma 3. panta piektajā daļā paredzētajā kārtībā. Pamatojoties uz izpētes rezultātiem un identificētajām tiesiskajām problēmām, autore rakstā norāda uz potenciāli veicamajiem normatīvā regulējuma pilnveidošanas virzieniem.
Innovative Nature of the 21st Century Criminology
Authors:   Riga Stradiņš University, Vilks Andrejs
Published: May 2022

The aim of the current article is to study the development trends of criminology, also taking into account the impact of Covid-19 pandemic. The rationale for the innovative criminological approach is related to new types of criminal threats and their consequences. Certain forms and types of traditional crime in postmodern society are transforming into the digital environment, including through the use of DarkNet platforms. At the same time, criminological research in Latvia is insufficiently developed, criminology study courses are not included in all law study programmes. In the 21st century, new criminological approaches and schools are emerging, including neocriminology, synergistic, narrative, digital, neurocriminology. Appropriate criminological approaches have a specific nature and content. These trends confirm that, despite the importance of criminology, there is a need for research into the development trends of organized crime, cybercrime, trafficking in human beings, drugs and arms, and the possibilities for combating and preventing them. It would also be necessary to develop specialized criminology study programmes.
Digitalizācijas izaicinājumi civilprocesā
Authors:   Latvijas Universitāte, Ose Daina
Published: May 2022

The paper covers a number of civil process issues related to the rights to the fair trial, which are simultaneously essential to the digitization of the civil process which becomes a part of unified e-case system. Such issues definitely include a right of the applicable person to know about initiated proceedings and to carry out timely communication with a court. Related to this issue and specifically important is the conversion of a paper document into electronic form, and ensuring the credibility of such a written proof.
Tiesību un pienākumu “līdzsvars”
Authors:   Latvijas Universitāte, Krūmiņš Mārcis
Published: May 2022

The article deals with an issue related to the performance of the judge’s duty. The judge did not rule on one of the several questions raised by the plaintiff. The Senate of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Latvia has included in the case law a decision in which it has been established that the plaintiff, without exercising his right to submit a request to the court for making an additional judgment, has lost that case. At the same time, the Senate of the Supreme Court did not take any action to prosecute a judge who had not fulfilled his duty imposed on him by law – to decide all claims filed. The article addresses these issues and provides an explanation of the importance and impact of the exercise of rights and obligations on society as a whole.
Opportunities and Challenges of Mediation in International Commercial Disputes
Authors:   Riga Stradiņš University, Urbane Marta
Published: May 2022

Pēdējo gadu laikā uzsāktas vairākas iniciatīvas, lai veicinātu izpratni par mediāciju un plašāku tās izmantošanu starptautiskos komercstrīdos. Mediācijas izmantošana starptautisku komerciālu strīdu risināšanā veicina ilgtermiņa biznesa attiecību saglabāšanu un attīstību. Tai ir mazāka ietekme uz savstarpējām biznesa attiecībām kā šķīrējtiesai vai strīda izšķiršanai tiesvedības procesā. Neraugoties uz mediācijas priekšrocībām, joprojām pastāv neuzticība mediācijas procesam. Pastāv bažas par mediācijas ļaunprātīgu izmantošanu, un ir nepietiekama izpratne par mediācijas rezultātu izpildi. Tiek uzskatīts, ka milzīgs solis mediācijas plašākai izmantošanas veicināšanai ir Singapūras Konvencija, kas ietver arī mediācijas rezultātu izpildi.
Perbedaan Perceived Quality Dari Millenials Yogyakarta Terhadap Kompas TV dan Kompas.com Sebagai Media Berita
Authors: Asmoro Tunggal Immanuel Dwi
Published: May 2022

Perceived quality dalam dunia pemasaran sangat penting. Perceived quality yang tepat dengan kualitas produknya, dapat mempengaruhi tingkat kepuasan konsumen dalam mengkonsumsi suatu produk / jasa. Tak terkecuali dalam industri media berita, perceived quality juga berpengaruh terhadap kepuasan pembaca dan pada gilirannya mereka akan membaca ulang melalui media tersebut. Brand Kompas sebagai kantor berita kini juga memanfaatkan saluran televisi yang disebut Kompas TV dan saluran online yang disebut Kompas.com. Masing-masing saluran ini memiliki keunggulan dan kekurangannya sebagai media saluran berita. Penelitian ini mencoba membandingkan perceived quality dari generasi millennials di Yogyakarta terhadap kedua saluran itu dalam mengemas berita.  Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survey dengan menanyakan kepada 100 orang responden. Hasil dari penelitian ini secara keseluruhan, Kompas TV mendapat nilai lebih baik daripada Kompas.com. Nilai mean untuk Kompas TV adalah 34,63 > 34,16 nilai mean untuk Kompas.com. Kompas TV mendapat nilai 3,30 > 3,14 Kompas.com pada kemampuannya dalam memberikan bukti visual. Sementara Kompas.com mendapatkan nilai lebih pada kemampuannya untuk memberikan keberagaman sudut pandang dalam setiap pemberitaannya dengan nilai 3,06 > 2,99 Kompas TV.
Cakupan Alat Bukti Sebagai Upaya Pemberantasan Kejahatan Siber
Authors: Lestari Anis Dewi , Damayanti Meliana
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui ketentuan pembuktian sebagaimana diatur dalam pasal 184 Kitab Undang-Undang hukum Acara Pidana (KUHAP). Dalam pasal tersebut disebutkan alat-alat bukti terdiri atas : keterangan saksi, keterangan ahli, surat, petunjuk, keterangan terdakwa. Pesatnya Teknologi Informasi melalui internet tersebut mengubah aktifitas-aktifitas kehidupan yang semula perlu dilakukan kontak fisik, sekarang dengan menggunakan media elektronik, aktifitas keseharian dapat dilakukan secara virtual atau maya. Namun demikian berhadapan dalam kasus siber (cyber crime) dalam hal pembuktian ternyata dokumen elektronik tidak memenuhi ketentuan sistem hukum pidana terutama dalam KUHP maupun KUHAP di Indonesia.
Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian normatif yang bersifat deskriptif dimana pendekatan ini dilakukan dengan cara menekankan pada undang-undang yang terkait dengan isu hukum. Untuk mempelajari dan menelaah hukum yang berkaitan dengan kasus apa saja yang ada di internet, dengan cara melakukan penelitian terhadap sumber-sumber tertulis. Jenis data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder, dan teknik penelitian ini dengan mengkaji dokumen atau sumber tertulis seperti majalah, jurnal, buku dan lain-lainnya.
Hasil penelitian tersebut menunjukkan bahwa dengan adanya sebuah alat bukti yang disertai dengan keyakinan hakim. Penjelasan pasal 177 ayat (1) huruf c RUU KUHAP yang dimaksud dengan bukti elektronik adalah informasi yang diucapkan, dikirim, diterima, atau disimpan secara elektronik dengan alat optik ataupun yang serupa dengan itu, termasuk rekaman data.
The Technique of Determining Ijtihad and Its Application In Life: Analysis Of Istihsan, Maslahah Mursalah, 'Urf, and Syar'u Man Qablana
Authors: MAULIDIZEN AHMAD , Raihanah Ashilah
Published: May 2022

Islam as a comprehensive religion has regulated the Shari'a for the conduct of all human actions which the Shari'a is universal and its use is not limited by the times. There are four main sources in the determination of law in Islam, namely Alquran, Sunnah, Ijma and Qiyas. Apart from the source of the law, there are several methods used by ulul Usul Fiqh to determine the law on a new problem. The issue in this research is whether the methods of ijtihad such as Istihsan, Maslahah Mursalah, Urf, and Syar'u man qablana can be accepted and allowed by the Ulema Ushul fiqh in determining a law? What is the success in Islamic law? And how is it applied in human life and activity? The method used in this paper is the library study method. The results of the research obtained that Istihsan, Maslahah Mursalah, Urf, and Syar'u man qablana are part of Islamic Shari'a. Despite the differences of opinion among the scholars regarding the ability to use the ijtihad methods. There are those who directly allow, some also give certain conditions in the process of determining the law. Described the arguments that strengthen the opinions of the scholars in issuing their fatwa. There are also examples of the implementation and application of the ijtihad method both at the time of the Prophet's best friend and in the present in accordance with the true Islamic Shari'a
Implementasi Hermeneutika Amina Wadud atas Bias Politik Gender dalam Syariat: Rekonstruksi Aurat pada Pria
Authors: Suheri Suheri , Yahuda Robbin Dayyan
Published: May 2022

Political Gender bias hints at the marginality of women under the control of men. Women seem to never move from the shackles of male dominance in all aspects, not least Syari'at religion. Imam Mazhab organize the woman's nakedness on all parts of the body except the face, palms and soles of the feet. And the opposite, men strip the body, except between the navel to the knee. Ideal moral distortion is clearly appear at this point, where the prevention of adultery against the fornication is contrary to the facts. Surveys prove that 7 parts of a man's body which not used in the limits of the genitals, potentialy stimulate women sexual. Thus, the reconstruction of the male aurat is necessary for potential change in Gender Politics bias.
This study seeks to launch a new discourse for overcome Gender Political bias in Shari'ah. The study is based on hermeneutics of suspicious that initiated by Amina Wadud as one of the initiators of gender equality. Methods of data analysis are qualitative, referring to previous research results and mixed with other data sources. Three variables are presented in this study: first, the explanation of Amina Wadud's hermeneutics. Second, the disclosure of gender-bias evidence in Shari'ah. Third, the implementation of Amina Wadud's Hermeneutic on the Political bias in Shari'ah, which contains the reconstruction offer on the Male aurat. The novelty side of the study lies in the reconstruction of male aurat and the use of Amina Wadud's Hermeneutic as a blow to the analysis of male problems, where prior research has only focused on women's issues.
Pemberian Grasi dan Maaf dalam Bingkai Kajian Teoritik Tindak Pidana Pembunuhan (Studi Komparatif Hukum Positif dan Hukum Islam)
Authors: Sari Asih Puspo
Published: May 2022

In the Criminal Code there are several differences that are the reasons for the review of theories and the application of reasons for clemency or forgiveness. The theories that form the basis of forgiveness will lead to different views. In connection with sources of clemency (Positive Criminal Law) and forgiveness (Islamic Criminal Law) have differences. Where clemency is the prerogative of the president as the temporary head of state, forgiveness can only be given by the heirs of the victim as the party who lost the victim. This study aims to find out where the justice is if the granting of pardon/ apology is given by the president with only consideration from the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, in Islamic Law also regulates the apology for the perpetrators of the crime of murder which is the right of the heirs of the victim. This research is a qualitative research with the type of research used is library research. It is said as library research or document study because this research is mostly conducted on written regulations or other legal materials which are secondary in the library.
Abstrak
Dalam KUHP terdapat beberapa perbedaan yang menjadi alasan dari tinjauan teori maupun penerapan alasan Grasi atau pemaaf. Teori-teori yang menjadi dasar tentang alasan pemaaf akan mengakibatkan pandangan yang berbeda. Sehubungan dengan sumber Grasi (Hukum Pidana Positif) dan Maaf (Hukum Pidana Islam) memiliki perbedaan. Dimana Grasi merupakan hak prerogatif presiden sebagai kepala Negara sementara itu, maaf hanya dapat diberikan oleh ahli waris korban selaku pihak yang kehilangan korban. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dimana kah letak keadilan jika pemberian Grasi/Maaf diberikan oleh presiden dengan hanya pertimbangan dari Mahkamah Agung. Sementara itu, dalam Hukum Islam juga mengatur tentang pemberian maaf bagi pelaku tindak pidana pembunuhan yang merupakan hak dari ahli waris korban. Penelitian ini termasuk penelitian Kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian pustaka (library reseach). Dikatakan sebagai penelitian pustaka ataupun studi dokumen disebabkan penelitian ini lebih banyak dilakukan terhadap peraturan-peraturan yang tertulis atau bahan-bahan hukum yang lain yang bersifat sekunder yang ada di perpustakaan
Anion Pathways in the NarK Nitrate/Nitrite Exchanger
Authors: Chon Nara Lee , Schultz Natalie Jean , Zheng Hongjin , Lin Hai
Published: May 2022

The NarK nitrate/nitrite antiporter imports nitrate (a mineral form of
the essential element nitrogen) into the cell and exports nitrite (a
metabolite that can be toxic in high concentrations) out of the cell.
However, many details about its operation mechanism remain poorly
understood. In this work, we performed steered molecular dynamics
simulations of the anion translocations and quantum-chemistry model
calculations of the binding sites to study the wild-type NarK protein
and its R89K mutant. Our results confirm the importance of the two
strictly conserved binding-site arginine residues (R89 and R305) and two
glycine-rich signature motifs (G164–M176 and G408–F419) in anion’s
movement through the pore. However, we have not observed large-amplitude
global conformational changes of the protein during the anion migration,
deviating from traditional models that require such. For the R89K
mutant, we find that the anion, especially nitrite, can be slowed down
or trapped in the pore due to its competition for a proton with the
lysine. Our findings provide a possible explanation on why the
arginine-to-lysine mutation, despite preserving the charge, impedes or
abolishes the anion transport in such mutants of NarK and other similar
nitrate/nitrite exchangers.
Landscape genetics across the Andes mountains: Environmental variation drives genetic divergence in the leaf-cutting ant Atta cephalotes
Authors: Muñoz-Valencia Vanessa , Montoya-Lerma James , Seppä Perttu , Diaz Fernando
Published: May 2022

Distinguishing among the mechanisms underlying the spatial distribution
of genetic variation resulting from the environmental or physical
barriers from those arising due to simple geographic distance is
challenging in complex landscapes. The Andean uplift represents one of
the most heterogeneous habitats where these questions remain unexplored
since multiple mechanisms may interact, confounding their relative
roles. We explore this broad question in the leaf-cutting ant Atta
cephalotes, a species that is distributed across the Andes mountains,
using nuclear microsatellite markers and mtCOI gene sequences. We
investigate spatial genetic divergence across the western range of the
northern Andes in Colombia by testing the relative role of alternative
scenarios of population divergence, including isolation by geographic
distance (IBD), climatic conditions (IBE), and the physical barriers
presented by the Andes mountains (IBB). Our results reveal substantial
genetic differentiation among A. cephalotes populations for both
types of markers, but only nuclear divergence followed a hierarchical
pattern with multiple models of genetic divergence imposed by the
western range. Model selection showed that the IBD, IBE (temperature and
precipitation), and IBB (Andes mountains) models, often proposed as
individual drivers of genetic divergence, interact and explain up to
33% of the genetic divergence in A. cephalotes. The IBE model
remained significant after accounting for IBD, suggesting that
environmental factors play a more prominent role than with IBB. These
factors, in combination with the idiosyncratic dispersal patterns of
ants, appear to determine the hierarchical patterns of gene flow. This
study enriches our understanding of the forces shaping population
divergence in complex habitat landscapes.
Women’s experiences of primary dysmenorrhea symptoms: A systematic review of qualitative evidence and meta-aggregation
Authors: Gómez Ana Moreno , Guo Ping , Rincón Ana de la Llave , Efstathiou Nikolaos
Published: May 2022

Background: Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) has a significant impact on
women’s lives, especially among young women who miss school and work due
to painful periods. Experiences and how women manage PD have been
explored to some extent, but the evidence has not been systematically
collated and reviewed to allow health professionals to better understand
women’s experiences of and perceptions about PD. Objectives: To
synthesize the qualitative evidence related to women’s experiences of PD
and associated symptoms. Search strategy: Seven databases (Ovid
MEDLINE®, PubMed, Embase, APA Psycinfo, Web of Science, CINAHL and
OpenGrey) were searched for relevant papers published in English,
Spanish, Greek and Chinese between January 1997 and May 2021. Selection
criteria: All studies investigating women’s experiences with PD. The
Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) tool for qualitative studies
was used to critically appraise the papers. Data collection and
analysis: A data extraction form was developed using JBI template.
Findings from the papers were analyzed and synthesized using
meta-aggregation. Main results: Sixteen articles were included. Five
themes were identified: Experiencing pain and associated symptoms, the
psychological dimension of PD, knowledge and support, day-to-day living
with PD, and coping strategies. Conclusions: Taboos and deeply rooted
beliefs around menstruation can potentially lead to gender inequalities;
hence, women’s common concerns and their experiences with PD need to be
considered. Training and treatment protocols for health practitioners
are needed. Future research should focus on development and testing of
protocols for diagnosis, pharmacological and non-pharmacological
management and men’s perceptions of menstruation of their lovers.
Pelvic pain in transgender people using testosterone therapy: A national survey
Authors: Zwickl Sav , Burchill Laura , Wong Alex Fang Qi , Leemaqz Shalem , Cook Teddy , Angus Lachlan , Eshin Kalen , Elder Charlotte , Grover Sonia , Zajac Jeffrey , Cheung Ada
Published: May 2022

Objective: This descriptive study aimed to assess the prevalence and
characteristics of pelvic pain and explore predictive factors for pelvic
pain in transgender (trans) individuals using testosterone therapy.
Design: Cross-sectional survey. Setting: Online. Sample: Trans people
presumed female at birth, using testosterone for gender-affirmation,
living in Australia, and aged > 16 years. Methods: Logistic
regression was applied to estimate the effect size of the possible
factors contributing to pain after starting testosterone. Main Outcome
Measures: Prevalence and characteristics of pelvic pain following
initiation of testosterone therapy, type and length of testosterone
therapy, menstruation history, and relevant sexual health,
gynaecological and mental health experiences. Results: Among 486
participants (median age 27 years), 351 (72.4%) reported experiencing
pelvic pain following initiation of testosterone therapy, described most
commonly as in the suprapubic region and as “cramping”. Median
duration of testosterone therapy was 32 months. Persistent menstruation,
current or previous history of post-traumatic stress disorder, and
experiences of pain with orgasm were associated with higher odds of
pelvic pain after testosterone therapy. No associations were observed
with genital dryness, intrauterine device use, previous pregnancy,
penetrative sexual activities, touching external genitalia, or known
diagnoses of endometriosis, vulvodynia, vaginismus, depression, anxiety,
or obesity. Conclusions: Pelvic pain is common in trans people following
initiation of testosterone therapy. Given the association with
persistent menstruation and orgasm, as well as the known
androgen-sensitivity of the pelvic floor musculature, further research
into pelvic floor muscle dysfunction as a contributor is warranted.
Well-posedness and Continuity Properties of a generalized Degasperis-Procesi equation in $B^1_{\infty,1}$.
Authors: Gui Shaohui , Li Min , Zhong Shiping
Published: May 2022

In this paper, we obtain the local-in-time existence and uniqueness of
solution to the generalized Degasperis-Procesi equation in
$B^1_{\infty,1}(\mathbb{R})$.
Moreover, we prove that the data-to-solution of this equation is
continuous but not uniformly continuous in
$B^1_{\infty,1}(\mathbb{R})$
TRANSPORT OF A REACTIVE SOLUTE IN ELECTRO-OSMOTIC PULSATILE FLOW OF NON-NEWTONIAN FLUID THROUGH A CIRCULAR CONDUIT
Authors: RAMASAMY Ponalagusamy , D Murugan
Published: May 2022

The present study discusses a mathematical modeling of
electro-hydrodynamic distribution in a pulsatile flow of Carreau fluid
in a circular conduit taking chemical reaction and externally applied
electric field. The axial solute distribution process in a circular tube
has been analyzed using the generalized dispersion technique and finite
Hankel transforms. The momentum and constitutive equations are solved by
perturbation method with suitable boundary condition and obtained fluid
velocity profile. Analytical solutions of the solute dispersion and
convection coefficients of the concentration profile have been obtained
with the help of the assumptions of low zeta potential and a low
Reynolds number. The effects of the Debye–Hückel parameter, Weissenberg
number, Pulsatile Reynolds number, chemical reaction parameter, and
time-dependent pressure gradient on the dispersion environment have been
studied. The development in fluid velocity and solute concentration
profiles are studied graphically for accurate ranges of the distinct
physical parameters. The most important outcome of the present
investigation is an increment in the Debye–Hückel parameter enhancing
the dispersion mechanism in the circular tube. Furthermore, this study
highlights the clinical aspect of the electrohydrodynamic solute
dispersion’s nature in normal as well as disease-affected blood. The
present study might contribute to the design and fabrication of surgical
tools and development of laboratory equipment in the fields of medical
and bioengineering. Furthermore, the results obtained could play a key
role in understanding the transportation of nutrients and dispersion
process of drugs in the blood circulation.
Physiological and transcriptional analyses reveal formation of memory under recurring drought stresses in Gossypium hirsutum
Authors: Tian Zailong , Li Kun , Sun Yaru , Zhang Shulin , Chen Baojun , Pan Zhaoe , Pang Baoyin , Shoupu * , Miao Yuchen , Du Xiongming
Published: May 2022

Drought, salinity, extreme temperatures, pathogens, and attacks by
herbivores are environmental stresses that plants experience repeatedly.
In order to survive in repeated stressful environments, plants have
evolved a new adaptive mechanism known as ‘stress memory’. Coordinated
responses of cell, gene/genome, and epigenetic modifications, including
altered physiological responses, gene activation, hyper-induction and
chromatin modification are considered necessary for the formation of
stressed memories. Cotton ( Gossypium spp.) is an important
economic crop, which can be used as raw materials in many fields and has
high economic value. Here, we ensured that G. hirsutum drought
memory was established after cycles of mild drought and re-watering
treatment, and studied gene expression by whole-transcriptome RNA
sequencing. The physiological, biochemical and molecular mechanisms of
drought stress memory formation in G. hirsutum were revealed. As
a histone modification, H3K4me3 plays an important role in [+/+]
transcript memory. In addition, the intergenerational inheritance
phenomenon of drought stress memory in G. hirsutum was also
exhibited. Our results showed that the pathways of long-term and
short-term memory may be different.
A rare combination of the Scimitar Syndrome and aneurysmal dilatation of the pulmonary artery in an adult
Authors: Li Tiange , Ling Yunfei , Zhuo Yue , Qian Yongjun
Published: May 2022

In this case, we reported an old female with a rare combination of the
Scimitar Syndrome and pulmonary artery aneurysm, and she presented with
chest pain, fatigue and shortness when admitted in our hospital. Further
cardiac examination including echocardiography and computed tomography
angiogram were performed and revealed these rare anomalies. Surgical
procedure was carried out to cure the patient. This patient stayed in
ICU for few days without any major complications and discharged from
hospital after 10 days.
Leaf size doesn’t matter: environment shapes eelgrass biodiversity more than a foundation species’ traits.
Authors: MULLER Alexandre , Dubois Stanislas , Boye Aurelien , Droual Gabin , Chevalier Mathieu , Pasquier Marine , Roudaut Loïg , Fournier Jerome , Auby Isabelle , Nunes Flavia
Published: May 2022

Aim: Understand the ecological processes that shape community
composition in eelgrass meadows along the coast of France at local and
regional scales. Location: Northeastern Atlantic. Methods: Combining
taxonomic and trait-based approaches with structural equation modeling,
we explored the mechanisms governing community assembly in five meadows
located over a distance of 800 km along the French coast in the
Northeast Atlantic. We assessed the spatial variability of
eelgrass-associated invertebrate communities as affected by
environmental parameters or morphological traits of the eelgrass and
linked these mechanisms to their impacts at local and regional scales
through analyses of the taxonomic and functional α and β diversities. We
then quantified the direct and indirect effects of environmental factors
on macrofaunal structure and composition. Results: Eelgrass meadows
locally favored higher species abundance, diversity, and functional
traits present in the community relative to nearby bare sediments. At
the regional scale, eelgrass diversity was comparable between sites,
with high species turnover observed among them, and each site being
characterized by different species and different sets of traits. These
differences were due in part to morphological traits of the meadows, but
the explanatory variables that best explained the differences among the
meadows were environmental conditions, including temperature, current
velocity, and Δ water level. Main conclusions: Meadows appear to harbor
subsets of species from the regional species pool, rather than harboring
eelgrass-specific assemblages. The processes that maintain seagrass
diversity appear to reflect a seascape-scale meta-community composed of
many habitats connected by source-sink dynamics. Given that eelgrass
enhances the diversity and abundance of species found in neighboring
habitats, conservation programs should consider ecosystem-level
protection spanning multiple habitats, including eelgrass, in order to
maximize the protection of biodiversity.
The Gap between Theoretical and Practical Understanding of Gamification
Authors:   RISEBA University of Applied Sciences, Leimane Sanita , Ludviga Iveta ,   RISEBA University of Applied Sciences, Zakrizevska -Belogrudova Maija ,   RISEBA University of Applied Sciences
Published: May 2022

Gamification is a topical issue through the last decade for researchers and practitioners involved in education, marketing, business, and organizational consulting. Research has shown that gamification has a special role to play in organizations -it helps to select and develop the best talents, thereby developing the organization as well as it helps to achieve individual and collective goals more successfully. Gamification is also used to improve corporate relationships with customers to ensure their loyalty and involvement. There is a lot of discussion about gamification, but at the same time there is often a lack of a common understanding of this concept. This study aims to investigate how the concept of gamification is understood and explained by an ordinary person, as well as where the gamification experience is gained from. The questionnaire developed by the authors consists of three parts: associations regarding the gamification definition, free form interpretation of the gamification concept, as wellas the personal experience of the respondents related to gamification in certain environments such as professional development courses, educational establishments, or work. This mixed-method research includes both qualitative and quantitative data. The questionnaire was sent to the respondents electronically, it was filled in online mode. 436 responses were received. Research shows that the understanding of the gamification concept is very different and contrary to the theorists' assertions –the concept is far from mature at this stage. Gamification is still an untapped resource among the Latvian organisations - therefore it is important to promote this concept within organizational as well as in the educational environment, thus promoting and developing the participants' experience in gamification.
Benefits of Vocational Teachers’ Participation in Projects under Erasmus+ Programme: The Case of Lithuania
Authors:   Kaunas University of Technology, Repečkienė Aušra , Vareikaitė Daiva ,   Public Institution Vocational Training Centre in Panevėžys, Žvirelienė Renata ,   Kaunas University of Technology
Published: May 2022

Embracing the financing opportunities offered by the European Union, vocational schools draw up applications for various projects, mostly for implementation of international partnerships, dissemination of best practices, and exchange programmes, involving the general education and vocational teachers as well as students, student assistance specialists, and school principals. Vocational training institutions generally engage in projects under the Erasmus+ strategic partnership programme aimed at long-term mobility of vocational teachers and other participants of vocational training. When assessing the importance of Erasmus+ projects in the context of vocational training quality in Lithuania, the authors of the paper aimed at identifying the benefits of vocational teachers’ participations in projects under the Erasmus+ programme. Seeking for the research objective, a qualitative research approach was selected applying the triangulation principle. Document analysis method was invoked to examine the project activities documents of 26 Lithuanian vocational training institutions. Benefits experienced by vocational teachers experienced in project activities were analysed applying a semi-structured interview for the interviewing of 9vocational teachers and vocational teachers who served as international project coordinators in more than two national and international projects in 2015–2019. The study revealed that in Lithuania, projects implemented in vocational training institutions having the largest experience of international projectactivities were associated with vocational teachers’ qualification improvement, introduction of innovations, and renovation and expansion of infrastructure. Benefits of involvement in project activities are diverse, starting with improvement of the learning process, relationships with the learners, and vocational teachers become open to changes. The major benefit of project activities gained by vocational teachers is oriented to experiential learning, when learning occurs through personal experience.
Supervision as Support Opportunity in Adaptation of New Employees during Covid-19 Emergency
Authors:   RISEBA University of Applied Sciences, Zakrizevska-Belogrudova Maija , Linuza Renāte ,   RISEBA University of Applied Sciences
Published: May 2022

The research aim is to find out whether the adaptation of new employees is affected by the rapid transition to remote work due to the Covid-19 emergency and to find out is there a need for consultative support for new employees during this time. The study included a two-part survey assessing the adaptation of new employees and the need for consultative support. The survey of new employees included 94 respondents from various industries, who worked in their workplace for less than a month to an average of one year. Respondents were from transport and logistics, marketing, advertising and public relations, education and other fields working in the office or administrative sector which is most exposed to remote work. Summarizing the results of the study, it was concluded that there are no statistically significant differences between the self-assessment of adaptation of new employees and on-site or remote work. However, there were statistically significant differences between remote work and the need for consultative support. The impact of the remote work on the adaptation process in this study appeared as a partial influencing factor. The purpose of this study is to identify the general changes that emerged during the Covid-19 emergency situation and make a basis for further research.
Prevalence of depression and depressive symptoms and correlates of depressive symptoms among college students on Jeju Island in Korea
Authors: Hong Seong-Chul , Kim Moon-Doo , Lee Chang-In , Hwang Seung-Wook
Published: May 2022

Objectives： The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of depression and depressive symptoms, and the correlates of depressive symptoms, and to propose countermeasures for individual depression risk factors among college students.Methods： One university and three colleges in Jeju-do were selected as the study population and a total of 1000 students were selected by multiphasic cluster sampling to represent each department and year within each college. Of the 945 total respondents, 421 were men and 524 were women. The Beck Depression Inventory was used to evaluate depression and the BDI STEN score was used to assess depressive symptoms. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed for comparisons.Results： The prevalence of depression among male and female students was comparable, at 9.3% and 9.8%, respectively. The prevalence of depressive symptoms among men was 14.4%, while among women the level rose to 26.8%. Tliose with poor life satisfaction scores were significantly more likely to have depressive symptoms than those with good life satisfaction (odds ratio (OR) = 2.62; (95% confidence interval (95% CI), 1.483-4.629). Students over 23 years old were significantly less likely to have low depressive symptoms than those under 18 (OR = 0.439; 95% Cl, 0.247-0.779). Groups with poor body image satisfaction were significantly more likely to have depressive symptoms when compared to respondents who had good body image (OR = 2.847; 95% CI, 1.341-6.045). Students with poor perceived health status were significantly more likely to have depressive symptoms than those with good perceived health status (OR = 2.029; 95%CI, 1.157-3.557).Conclusion： In conclusion, universities and colleges should provide education programs, such as health education that facilitates the development of a healthy body image. In addition, they should focus on various scholarships that could improve satisfaction with student life, especially for alienated students. Furthermore, colleges should help direct students towards engagement in more productive work, and lead social policies away from the dominance of appearance.