bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Pedagogia herbartiana e a sua inserção no cenário brasileiro: uma leitura histórica
Authors: Morais Geise Kelly Alves de , Favoreto Aparecida
Published: August 2022

Na historiografia educacional brasileira, não há uma unidade na análise sobre a pedagogia herbartiana. Ela já foi referenciada como uma perspectiva que deveria ser incorporada ao ensino, assim como já foi citada como exemplo de uma pedagogia conservadora e de um psicologismo e didatismo não recomendáveis. Entretanto, observando a complexidade do debate pedagógico presente nas obras de Herbart, este artigo apresenta como a sua pedagogia foi inserida no processo educacional brasileiro e aponta algumas das principais divergências nas análises em torno de sua pedagogia. Em seguida, destacando alguns elementos históricos do contexto vivenciado por ele, são expostos seus pressupostos pedagógicos. No caso, longe de pretender refutar as análises ou defender a aplicação da pedagogia herbartiana, objetiva-se mostrar a sua historicidade, ao passo em que busca expor a sua importância para se pensar a pedagogia. Por fim, destaca-se que a obra de Herbart é um documento extraordinário, o qual, lido para além de sua margem, é um testemunho da tomada de posição de um autor comprometido com o movimento da história.
A faceta negativa na ação pedagógica e seu caráter formativo
Authors: Neitzel Odair
Published: August 2022

A presente investigação resulta de uma revisão bibliográfica, de perspectiva epistemológica hermenêutica e analítica. Aborda o tema da dimensão negativa nos processos de formação humana. Tem por objetivo refletir e chamar a atenção para a importância da investigação e compreensão desta faceta da ação pedagógica, suas implicações e presença de modo geral na constituição e existência humana. Pretende oferecer uma reflexão sobre o caráter ontoantropológico da negação no processo de constituição dos sujeitos e sinalizar em que medida a presença da negação pode ser formativa ou prejudicial para o desenvolvimento humano. Para tanto, faz aproximação com o conceito de disciplina formativa da Pedagogia Geral de Johann Friedrich Herbart, que pode ser compreendida como suspensão do habitual, do já aceito, das crenças, proporcionando essencialmente um momento de descontinuidade e abertura para o mundo, permitindo aos sujeitos se tomarem em reflexão e reconstrução, visando o fortalecimento da capacidade de decisão moral. Constata-se assim, que a faceta negativa da ação pedagógica, ao se caracterizar não como negação do sujeito, mas como descontinuidade e consequente estranhamento e perplexidade, proporciona um momento de grande riqueza formativa fundamental para o conhecimento e às práticas pedagógicas.
Frequency and Causes of Fracture of Acrylic Resin Complete Dentures in Edentulous patients
Authors: Iftikhar Javeria , Saleem Muhammad Nasir , Awais Faiza , Naz Ayesha , Tuasene Adeel , Saleem Zain , Qamar Khezran
Published: August 2022

Background: The rehabilitation of edentulous patients requires acrylic resin complete dentures to fulfil their functional and esthetic needs. Fractures of dentures are one of the commonest complaints around the world. Aim: To evaluate the frequency of acrylic complete denture fractures among edentulous patients and find out their association with certain variables. Methodology: A cross sectional observational study was carried out in Prosthodontic department of Lahore Medical and Dental College, Lahore from 26th March 2020 to 26th September 2021. A total of 58 completely edentulous patients reported with fractured acrylic dentures were selected. Patients were evaluated both intra and extra orally to find out the cause and site of fracture. Various parameters namely, denture age, fracture sites, gender were statistically evaluated to find out their relationship with denture fracture. Results: Results showed that male patients; 56.9% were presenting more with fractured dentures than female; 43.10%. In males the midline denture fractures were most commonly seen 45.5%, whereas in females’ fracture at premolar area was commonly observed 28.0% however no statistical dependance between fractured dentures sites and gender was found. Denture fractures were most prevalent in mandibular arch 50% as compared to maxillary 39.7%. Mid line fracture was the commonest site observed in both maxillary 30.4% and mandibular arches 31.0%. Insignificant association between fracture sites and dental arches was seen. Maximum denture fractures were recorded in first 2 years of denture fabrication 55.2%. The most frequent cause of denture fracture was accidental falling 34.5%. Conclusion: The frequency of complete denture fracture is more in mandible as compared to maxilla and the main reason is patients’ negligence. The study also showed midline fracture of dentures to be the most frequent site of denture fracture. Keywords: Acrylic dentures, Complete dentures, Edentulism, Edentulous, Prosthesis, Tooth loss,
Prevalence and Pattern of Tori among Edentulous patients of Dental College Islamabad
Authors: Chaudhary M. Aamir Ghafoor , Fazal Mohsin , Malik Ushna , Cheema Fatima Nasir , Rizvi Muaz Ali , Sajjad Fatima , Naeem Sajid
Published: August 2022

Aim: To find out the prevalence and patterns of tori in edentulous patients and determine their association with gender and age. Study design: A cross-sectional observational study. Place and duration: Prosthodontic Department of Islamic International Dental College, Islamabad from 1st September 2021 to 1st December 2021. Methodology: A total of 165 edentulous patients of both genders were selected using non-probability purposive sampling. After collecting demographic data, intra-oral examination was carried out. Maxillary and mandibular stone casts were made after taking alginate impressions. Sharp graphite pencil was used to mark torus mandibularis and torus palatinus and the stone casts were carefully analyzed for size, shape and location of tori. Results: Total prevalence of tori in present study was 11.5%. 7.7% males and 14.9% female patients reported having tori. No gender association with tori existence found; p>0.05. Maximum number of tori reported in age group 71-80 years (21.4%). Chi square test showed association of tori presence with age; p <0.05. The flat and spindle shaped tori were (1.2%) whereas lobular and nodular shaped accounted for 1(0.6%) torus palatinus. The prevalence of small sized tori was mostly reported (7.9%). Unilateral single tori were frequently found (6.7%). Conclusion: The prevalence of tori occurrence in edentulous patients is low. There was no significant difference in the prevalence of tori among male and female patients however tori exitance increases with increasing age. Key words: Torus Palatinus, Torus Mandibularis, frequency, edentulous, prevalence.
Diagnostic Accuracy of Modified Biophysical Profile in Predicting Poor Perinatal Outcome in Pregnancies Complicated by Hypertension at Term
Authors: Awan Rabia , Bushra Natasha , Rizwan Wajiha , Maryam Attka , Zia Uzma , Haider Shazia , Wasim Tayyiba
Published: August 2022

Background: Hypertension in pregnancy has an impact to improve the perinatal and maternal morbidity and mortality which is very important determinant to improve sustainable developmental goals. The high perinatal mortality in women with hypertension in pregnancy is mainly due to fetal growth restriction and iatrogenic preterm delivery. Aim: The diagnostic accuracy of modified biophysical profile is assessed in predicting perinatal outcome in hypertensive pregnancies taking Apgar score at 5 minutes at gold standard Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Unit II Services Hospital, Lahore from 26-6-2021 to 26-12-2021. After meeting the inclusion criteria 180 females were enrolled. Then all females underwent assessment of MBPP. All females were managed efficiently as per standard management protocols. Then females followed-up till delivery of baby. Data analysis was done on SPSS version 22. Results: In this study the mean age of the females was 30.27±5.91 years, there were 29(16.11%) females were nulliparous, 44(24.44%) females had parity 1. MBBP predict poor perinatal outcome in 42(23.3%) females. The sensitivity, specificity and diagnostic accuracy of MBPP was 72%, 95.38% & 88.89% respectively. Conclusion: This present study concluded that the modified biophysical profiles a useful and cost effective tool for predicting perinatal outcome in hypertensive pregnancies Keywords: Pregnancy, Perinatal outcome, Modified Biophysical Profile
Comparison of Outcome of Desarda’s Repair with Lichenstein Mesh Repair in Inguinal Hernia
Authors: Mehmood Bilal , Raza Muhammad Waqas , Butt Hafiza Kiran Saleem , Hameed Shahid , Nadar Aqsa
Published: August 2022

Aim: to compare the outcomes of lichenstein mesh repair with desarda’s repair with in inguinal hernia. Methods: This randomized control trial was conducted at department of surgery (Hospital name) on 64 patients divided in two groups, group A (Desdra) and Group B (lichenstein). Primary outcomes were surgical site infection, seroma and postop pain assessment on 7th postop day. Secondary outcomes were mean hospital stay, return to work and mean operative time. Results: Desarda’s group had significantly less operative times as compared to lichenstein group 40.38±3.26 vs 45.09±3.97 (p=0.0001). SSI, seroma and recurrence of hernia in both groups were not statistically significant. Mean postop pain on 7th day, mean hospital stay and return to work was statistically significant in both groups. Conclusion: Desarda tissue-based repair, which is equally effective as the traditional Lichtenstein tension-free mesh repair, can be used to successfully repair primary inguinal hernias without mesh implantation. Keywords: Desarda’s Repair, Lichenstein Mesh Repair, Inguinal Hernia
Perception of Post graduate educational environment among Radiology Residents Using PHEEM criteria: A comparison between two public sector hospitals
Authors: Nisar Sara , Khaliq Tanvir
Published: August 2022

Background: Educational environment includes the support system of physical surrounding, equipment and human resource that helps to motivate engagement towards acquiring knowledge and learning. Assessment of student’s perception on educational environment provides opportunities for improving learning experiences. Aim: To compare the perception of the learning environment at two public sector tertiary care hospitals in different cities of Pakistan using a standardized validated tool, PHEEM. Methodology: In this cross sectional study, using 40 statement PHEEM Validated questionnaire, radiology residents of FCPS, MCPS, FRCR and MD working at two public sector teaching hospitals were included. The study was conducted in months of August and September 2021 with non-purposive convenience sampling technique. The individual perception scores by residents were calculated. The means, standard deviation and standard error of mean were calculated for individual domains as well as global scores and then compared in the two different hospitals, different levels in years of residency and both genders. A p-value of ≤0.05 was taken as significant. Results: There were 45 radiology residents in total, who completed the questionnaire. The trainees perceived educational environment positive at their institutes, with a global mean of 73.3 (SD: 28.5). Autonomy, teaching and social support were rated 25.2 (SD 9.2), 30.1 (SD 13.4) and 18.1 (SD 7.6) respectively. Gender wise there was no difference between the PHEEM scores of the two groups. P value was 0.4. Similarly year of training did not have much difference either with a p value of 0.9 in the total PHEEM score of 1st year and 4th year residents. Conclusion: Our results show that we have plenty of problems in both the hospitals which need to be addressed one by one. Keywords: educational environment, PHEEM, standardized, perception
Etabliranje kreativnosti kao ključne vještine za 21. stoljeće - uloga visokoškolske nastave u poticanju kreativnih potencijala studenata
Authors: Camović Dzeneta , Đipa Amina
Published: August 2022

The paper provides an overview of various competency frameworks for the 21st century and points to establishing creativity as a key skill for the future. From this starting point, it discusses the relationship between higher education and labour market requirements as the key factors in interpreting employability, competitiveness, and productivity in the work setting. Creativity is emphasised as skill that is highly valued in the labour market but insufficiently represented and nurtured in the educational context, which is increasingly seen as slow to adapt to the new challenges of the future. In this regard, the paper points to the importance of encouraging creativity in higher education, reflecting on the learning process and curriculum, including the analyses of the most influential theories of creativity. Based on that, the possible drivers and inhibitors of creative potential development in students are analyzed, as well as the role of creative competence of university teachers.
dynamics of the MAGABUDHI DKI Jakarta Buddhist Religious Institute
Authors: Wong Mettadewi , Yuliana Euis Dewi , Utama I Wayan Budi
Published: August 2022

MAGABUDHI plays an important role in the moral and spiritual development of Buddhists, helps maintain harmony and tolerance among religious communities in Indonesia. In the age of almost half a century, MAGABUDHI still has many obstacles, such as when asked to lead the avamangala ceremony which falls on a weekday, because MAGABUDHI members are part-time Dhamma servants. There are at least three problems, namely the causes of the dynamics of the MAGABUDHI DKI Jakarta Buddhist Religious Institute, the dynamics of MAGABUDHI DKI Jakarta, and the implications of the dynamics of MAGABUDHI DKI Jakarta on the social, economic, cultural, and religious life of Buddhists in DKI Jakarta. Based on this phenomenon, researchers are interested in conducting research in the form of a dissertation with the title "The Dynamics of the MAGABUDHI DKI Jakarta Buddhist Religious Institute." This research is an interpretive qualitative research type, because this research is presented descriptively with interpretive analysis using phenomenological theory, structuration theory, and reception theory. The research approach is religion and culture, with data collection techniques including participant observation, interviews, and document studies, while data analysis is carried out using qualitative descriptive techniques.
Primary total knee arthroplasty in advanced osteoarthritis knee with sever varus deformity which level of constraint?
Authors: Mousa Mohammed A. , Ahmed Ahmed A. , Gad Ahmed M. , Abdel-Aziz Mahmoud A. , Lymona Ahmed M
Published: August 2022

Background: Varus deformity is predominantly the most common deformity seen in candidates for Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA). Adjusting a stable knee prosthesis and restoring both the limb and the joint line position to fit the normal mechanical axes have been shown to have an important bearing on the outcome of TKA. Objective: To choose an appropriate level of the constraint of knee prosthesis intraoperatively after a proper gap and soft tissue balancing in primary TKA in the advanced osteoarthritic knee with sever varus deformity. Methods: Our study was a prospective case series study including 45 knees with primary advanced osteoarthritis (OA) in varus deformity ≥ 15° totally intraarticular conducted for primary TKA. Results: The range of movement (ROM) increased from a mean of 85.15° to a mean of 100.75°.The mean flexion deformity enhancement was 1.7 postoperative in comparison with 9.088 preoperative. Clinical scores were significantly improved postoperatively. The average Knee Society Scoring (KSS) was 86.8 compared with the average pre-operative KSS of 23.089. The average Knee Function Score (KFSS) was 80.67 compared with the average pre-operative KFSS of 37.44.
Economic valuation of irrigating green beans plants with agricultural drainage water remediated with DHS technology
Authors: Eleshmawiy K. , Gadow I. S. , Kabary H. , Saber M. , Mansour H. , Zaghloul A.
Published: August 2022

A field experiments were conducted at Belbeis, Sharkia governorate, to evaluate the economic impact of irrigating green bean plants with agricultural drainage water remedied with DHS technology. The obtained results showed that agricultural drainage water is reused in Egypt, where it provides about 15% of the country's irrigation needs. The costs of remediating one cubic metre of agricultural drainage water with the DHS technology totaled LE 1.03, and the amounts of remediated agricultural drainage water used to irrigate green beans grown in a soil ecosystem remediated with either microorganisms or clay minerals was reduced by 50% and 28.6% of their treasury, respectively. The net return per feddan under irrigation with remediated agricultural drainage water reached 261 percent over its counterpart irrigated with non-remediated agricultural drainage water, and the cost of each ton produced decreased under irrigation with remediated agricultural drainage water to LE 35,720. This represents 83 % more for plants grown in non-remediated soil ecosystem and irrigated with non-remediated agricultural drainage water.
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices regarding oral health among adults visting dental clinic: A multi center questionnaire study
Authors: Pillai Ajit Kumar S. , Singam T. Maria , Suresh D. , Akalyasubramanian Akalyasubramanian , Sumalatha S.
Published: August 2022

This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of adults reporting to dental clinic in three different cities of Tamilnadu. Study was conducted on adults of age 20-30 years reporting to private dental clinic, willing to participate, in three cities of Madurai, Chennai and Thoothukudi. 900 subjects, 300 in each clinic, filled a self-administrable questionnaire with 15 pretested questions each to assess their knowledge, attitude and practices regarding oral health. Results regarding practice, 73.2% brushed once, 26.5% brushed twice daily. Frequency of dental visits - 7.7% had regular checkups, 18.7% had their first visit and 73.4%  visited when they had dental problem. 95.7% subjects used manual brush with toothpaste and 3 % used with toothpowder. Usage of powered toothbrush was very minimal. 17.1% regularly used additional hygiene aids like flossing, 30.2%  used occasionally, 52.6% never used them. Chennai scored better in knowledge, practice and in usage of hygiene aids. Madurai subjects showed marginally better attitude towards oral health. Thoothukudi subjects lagged behind in all three variables. Females scored better than males in knowledge and practices. Positive Pearson's correlation was found between all three variables. There was statistically significant difference in knowledge, attitude and practice in different cities.
Investigating the effect of organizational culture dimensions on financial performance: In case study of pharmaceutical companies listed on the tehran stock exchange
Authors: Bozorgi Majedeh , Yahyazadehfar Mahmood , Alizadeh Mohsen
Published: August 2022

Organizational culture is the force that have people to act and has a strong and penetrating effect on all components of the organization, hence the recognition of organizational culture to create an innovative organization and benefit from the creativity of the staff is important. The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of organizational culture on financial performance. The method used in the current study was surveyed, and we used Cameron & Quinn questionnaire (2006), to measure the organizational culture variable as an independent variable, and from the functional data of the accepted pharmaceutical companies in Tehran Stock Exchange in 2014, to measure the financial performance variable as a dependent variable.  The software used in this research included Excel and SPSS, so that in Excel, necessary calculations, and in SPSS the data analysis were done. Also, Regression has been used to investigate the direct effect of the research variables. Based on the standard coefficient and the significance level obtained, there is not any significant relationship between variables. The results of statistical analysis indicate that there is no significant relationship between studied cultures and financial performance.
Comparing laterality and handedness between successful male and female athletes and ordinary population
Authors: Alavirad Sareh , Amiri Ali
Published: August 2022

Background and Purpose: Through comparing handedness and laterality between successful athletes and ordinary people, this study endeavored to investigate the probable relationship between these two factors and skills and abilities which distinguish successful athletes from other members of the society. Procedure: The sample population in the current study included Iranian men and women who were assigned into two groups of ordinary population (group 1) and successful male and female athletes (group 2). Carter’s Laterality Inventory and The Edinburgh Handedness Inventory were employed to measure laterality and handedness, respectively. It needs to be noted that validity and reliability of Persian translation of both inventories have been proved. Following the completion of the inventories, individuals’ laterality and handedness were determined, and the data were prepared for statistical analysis. Findings: The participants included 212 individuals, out of which 135 (63.7%) were male and 77 (36.3%) were female. The individuals were compared in two groups. The first group consisted of successful athletes. Out of the 130 individuals, 45 (34/6%) were female and 85 (65/4%) were male. The second group were ordinary people from private schools in Tehran which entailed 32 (39%) women and 50 (61%) men.
Spirometric evaluation of respiratory complications of new pulmonary TB patients after completion of antitubercular treatment
Authors: Saini Rishi Kumar , Kumar Rakesh , Agrawal Rajesh , Malik Javied Ahmad
Published: August 2022

Introduction-Tuberculosis is a major public health problem of all times globally. TB Infects about one fourth of global population. To evaluate and assess the detailed information about the prevalence of abnormal lung function on spirometry of such patients this study was conducted. Material and Methods- Between Nov2017 to Oct2019, we prospectively evaluated all the patients who were diagnosed as case of pulmonary TB after completing full course of ATT at tertiary care hospital RMCH Bareilly. Results-Out of 210 patients (122)58.09% were males and (88)41.9% were females. Majority of patients lies within age group of (20-60 yrs) 163(77.6%).Smoking history were present in 70(33.3%) of patients. About 84(40%) of patients have BMI <18.5 and 97(46.2%) patients had BMI between 18.5- 24.9 and rest patients had BMI >25. After completing ATT the most common symptoms that patient had SOB 201(95.7%) followed by Dry Cough 121(57.6%) and Expectoration 38(18%). Out of 210 patients 172(81.9%) of patients have abnormal lung function. Conclusion- We found that out of all the symptomatic post TB patients, 172(81.9%) had abnormal lung function and among them majority of patients had Restrictive pattern i.e. 118(56.2%), 27(12.8%) had mixed pattern and 7(3.3%) had obstructive pattern on spirometry.
ANALISIS PENGARUH PELATIHAN, PENGETAHUAN, DAN PERSEPSI RETURN TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN BERINVESTASI REKSADANA (Studi Kasus pada Mahasiswa STIE AMM Mataram Tahun 2021)
Authors: Farah Salsabila  , M. Wahyullah
Published: August 2022

This research aims to determine the effect of training, knowledge, and perception of return on the decision to invest in mutual funds (a case study on students of STIE AMM Mataram in 2021). The research variables used are investment decisions, training, knowledge, and perceptions of return. The assessment is measured using a Likert scale. This type of research includes associative research. This study took a sample of 80 students of STIE AMM Mataram. The data analysis method used in this study was a statistical analysis method using computer software, namely SPSS. The data analysis method used in this research is multiple linear regression. The results in this study are the variables of training, knowledge, and perception of return partially have a significant effect on the decision to invest in mutual funds at STIE AMM Mataram students.
Keywords: Investment decision, training, knowledge, and perception of return.
Abstrak
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pelatihan, pengetahuan, dan persepsi return terhadap keputusan berinvestasi reksadana (studi kasus pada mahasiswa STIE AMM Mataram Tahun 2021). Variabel peneitian yang digunakan yaitu keputusan berinvestasi, pelatihan, pengetahuan, dan persepsi return penilaiannya diukur dengan menggunakan skala likert. Jenis penelitian ini termasuk penelitian asosiatif. Penelitian ini mengambil sampel pada mahasiswa STIE AMM Mataram sebanyak 80. Metode analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode analisis statistik menggunakan bantuan perangkat lunak komputer yaitu SPSS. Metode analisis data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah regresi linier berganda. Hasil dalam penelitian ini adalah variabel pelatihan, pengetahuan, dan persepsi return secara parsial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan berinvestasi reksadana pada Mahasiswa STIE AMM Mataram.
Kata Kunci: Keputusan berinvestasi, pelatihan, pengetahuan, dan persepsi return
Shifting paradigms Mexico in color: Ellen Auerbach’s exile photography
Authors: Balbi Camilla
Published: August 2022

In 1955, Ellen Auerbach, a Weimarian advertising photographer of the Bauhaus circles, chose to document her trip to Mexico with her colleague Eliot Porter, using color photography for the first time in her career.This article seeks to contextualize, for the first time, Auerbach’s decision to use color in her work – and within the history of modernism in general. In a discourse where exile studies interweave closely with art theory, I intend to trace the paths of a modernism that might have been, but that was erased by history and migration, demonstrating how the use of color in a non-Western exile context became a starting point for rethinking the aims and epistemic possibilities of the photographic medium within and beyond the modernist perspective.
Feed your Self. Sulla colorizzazione del Sé nell’era del digitale
Authors: Sabatino Anna Chiara
Published: August 2022

At the time of Instagramism, social media profiles are characterized by recognizable and homogeneous visual theme. Following the spread of the filter culture which allows greater control over numerous chromo-luministic parameters, users are confronted with a normalization of the notions of editing and color correction before every contents’ online publication.

The content creators are capable to creatively make what Lev Manovich defines style of existence, using the post-production tools now maneuverable to achieve the desired representation. In a self-representative but social dispositif, the aesthetics of filter triggers chromatic characterizations and compositions such as the color grid.

The paper intends to deepen the theoretical and methodological relationship between the social self-representation and the chromatic practice, with particular attention to the ways in which the coloristic connotations led to pleasant and gratifying presentation of the Self on Instagram platform.
La questione del colore oltre i generi fotografici. Temi e linguaggi trasversali per una fotografia contemporanea.
Authors: Tarantini Pio
Published: August 2022

The issue of color in photography constitutes one of those issues that have characterized and enlivened, especially since the post-war period, the debate around a fundamental aspect of the language of photography. I have limited myself to just hinting at the more dated aspects of this discussion (e.g., whether color photography is to be considered authentic photography in a vision that identifies its chromatic language with pure black and white) while trying to outline a reflection that is more attentive to current issues. In particular – the subtitle of this essay pinpoints this aspect – I have inserted the topic of color in the phase of transformation that photography is undergoing. Specifically, photography is considered and practiced not only in a documentary and mimetic function, but also as a multifaceted tool strongly linked to the experiences of the other visual arts. From this perspective, I have added my personal experience as a photographer to some historicized practices, of which I give a few examples.
La realtà è l’unico genio L’America di Wallace Stevens
Authors: Esengrini Stefano
Published: August 2022

The devastation of truth today at work in the Western world forces those who follow the philosophical and poetic word to rethink the meaning of our stay on Earth and to found a new world in which everyone can live within the space and time opened by the relationship between man and the divine. In this perspective, the poetic work of Wallace Stevens lays the foundations for the birth of that new world America set out to be and which does not have its roots in the illusion of abundance that soon resulted in the most alienating consumerism, but in a reality that preserves in its apparent anonymity the trace of a possible new beginning. «The fundamental difficulty in any art – wrote Stevens – is the problem of the normal». The poet’s task, in fact, is to grasp «the full flower of the actual, not the California fruit of the ideal».
La festa Potenza di un’immagine estetica
Authors: Ferrario Giovanni
Published: August 2022

The article aims to investigate the relationship between the festive act and the artistic event. What Furio Jesi defines as “peaceful celebration” is likened to the ancient Greek festivities in which the poet shows the unrepeatable repetition of the artistic event, and thus frames it within the community-based realm of friendship. While singing the feast, artists preserve memory and realise an “expropriative” event. This creates an atmosphere in which one dwells in the “unappropriable”, i.e., what one can neither buy nor possess. Although art can enter the market economy and bend to the laws of exhibition, within itself it remains a pulsating festive image that is never entirely reducible to mere commodity. The event of art, in this sense, brings about the unveiling of an excess and turns it into potential. As their role is to trigger and share the celebration, poets are holders of madness understood as the matrix of a festive wisdom, which allows a perception of life as in-depth, dancing rhythm, and which makes itself available to the human community as an opportunity for transformation.
Life satisfaction among individuals 50 years or older: Why living arrangements matter?
Authors: Basu Rashmita , Luo Huabin , Steiner Adrienne C.
Published: August 2022

Growing research recognizes the importance of evaluating life satisfaction in promoting psychological well-being (PWB) among middle-aged and older adults due to its heightened importance for public health relevance. The current study assessed the relationship between life satisfaction and living arrangement among U.S. adults aged 50 years or older and whether this relationship varies by gender. We used the Health and Retirement Study data from 2010-2014 (7,163 respondents), a nationally representative cohort of U.S. adults aged 50 years or older. The outcome variable was the measure of satisfaction with life on a continuous scale (1-7). The categorical independent variable was individuals’ living arrangements status (living with a spouse/partners (reference category), living alone, living with others; measured in the 2012 wave. We conducted a Generalized linear model in our regression analysis. Controlling for demographic, socioeconomic, and health-related factors, individuals who lived alone or lived with others had significantly lower life satisfaction (β = -0.21, 95% CI [-0.31, -0.11]) and (β = -0.23, 95% CI [-0.38, 0.08]) respectively, compared to those who lived with a spouse/partner. These findings suggest public health policies and programs may need to find ways to increase supportive resources for people living alone or living with others to promote life satisfaction, which is a protective factor for good health.
The Impact of Morbid Obesity on In-hospital Outcomes after Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty: An Analysis of the National Inpatient Sample
Authors: Hussein Inaya Hajj , Zalikha Abdul Kareem , Crespi Zachary , Tuluca Andrei , Arapovic Avianna E. , El-Othmani Mouhanad M.
Published: August 2022

Introduction:

There remain limited data on the effect of obesity on in-hospital outcomes after revision total hip arthroplasty (rTHA).

Methods:

Discharge data from the National Inpatient Sample were used to identify patients undergoing rTHA from 2006 to 2015. Propensity score analysis was done to analyze the effects of obesity and morbid obesity on in-hospital economic and complication outcomes after rTHA.

Results:

The estimated 460,297 rTHAs were done during the study period. Obese patients were more likely to suffer from any complication than not obese patients (41.44% versus 39.41%, P = 0.0085), and morbidly obese patients were more likely to suffer from any complication than obese patients (47.22% versus 41.44%, P < 0.0001). Obesity was associated with increased risk of postoperative anemia compared with not obese patients, while morbid obesity was associated with increased risk of postoperative anemia, hematoma/seroma, wound dehiscence, and postoperative infection (P < 0.05). Morbidly obese patients also had a significantly greater average length of stay (6.40 days) than obese (5.23 days) and not obese (5.37 days) patients (P < 0.0001).

Discussion:

Although both obesity and morbid obesity are associated with higher risk of in-hospital postoperative complications after rTHA, morbid obesity is a larger risk factor and is associated with a longer length of stay.
Prevalence and characteristics of findings related implant in panoramic x-rays
Authors: Sánchez Silvia Barrientos , Ciodaro Adriana Rodríguez , Laverde David Martínez , Cantoral Alejandro Curan
Published: August 2022

Introduction: In Colombia, the latest oral health study shows that about 70% of the population suffer from partial edentulism, while 5.2% lose all teeth between the ages of 65 and 79. Implant rehabilitation is an increasingly and widely used option, which requires clinical and X-ray follow-up. Panoramic X-ray examination is a low-cost option. In this case, the area of bone loss, the middle and distal angle of the implant, the relationship with the anatomical structure and the related lesions of periimplant inflammation can be observed. Data on X-ray findings associated with dental implants need to be reported and analyzed to determine risk factors for success in patients using these implants. Objective: To determine the prevalence and characteristics of findings related to osseointegrated implants in panoramic X-ray films. Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional observation was used to select 10,000 digital panoramic photos from the radiation center in Bogota, Colombia, of which 543 were related to the presence of implants. The position, angle and distance from adjacent structures of each implant were evaluated using program ClínicalView® (Orthopantomograph OP200D, Instrumentarium, USA). Result: The X-ray frequency of implants was 5.43%. There were 1,791 implants, with an average of 3.2 X-rays per time. They have a higher proportion in the maxilla and are located on the crest at an angle of 10.3 degrees. 32% of patients had implant/tooth or implant/implant distance below the optimal value. 40.9% of the patients were repaired, and 1.2% of the patients had periodontitis. Conclusion: The high proportion of modified implants has a risk factor that affects their long-term survival, whether due to angle, ridge or ridge location, adjacent teeth or other implants, or because they are irreparable.
Research progress on wearable devices for daily human health management
Authors: Li Anan , Shi Ping
Published: August 2022

As the public’s demand for portable access to personal health information continues to expand, wearable devices are not only widely used in clinical practice, but also gradually applied to the daily health management of ordinary families due to their intelligence, miniaturization, and portability. This paper searches the literature of wearable devices through PubMed and CNKI databases, classifies them according to the different functions realized by wearable devices, and briefly describes the algorithms and specific analysis methods of their applications and made a prospect of its development trend in the field of human health.
Research progress of fabric electrodes in wearable electronic clothing
Authors: Xiao Xueliang , Dong Ke , He Wentao , Wang Xia , Wu Meiqiao , Qimei Lazhen
Published: August 2022

Aiming at the application requirements of fabric electrodes in wearable electronic clothing, the current materials and structure types of fabric electrodes are introduced respectively, the influence of fabric electrodes materials and structure parameters on the stability of ECG signal acquisition is analyzed, the use principle of fabric electrodes and the relationship between signal acquisition stability and comfort are summarized, and the application prospects and development direction of fabric electrodes in wearable electronic clothing are prospected in the future.
A review of wearable antenna research
Authors: Dong Yaru , Li Shufang , Hong Weijun
Published: August 2022

With the rapid popularization of IOT applications, wearable devices have been widely used in many fields such as sports and health, entertainment and medical assistance. In addition to the early wearable form, more attachment and implantable wearable devices are constantly developed, and the development of these new wearable devices is largely due to the development of miniaturization antenna technology. This paper discusses the different realization methods and performance index requirements of wearable antenna, introduces the research situation of wearable antenna at home and abroad in recent years, and analyzes the development trend of wearable antenna.
Flexible sensors in smart textiles and their applications
Authors: Wen Wen , Fang Fang
Published: August 2022

Sensors are the core part of intelligent smart textiles, and flexible sensors play an important role in wearable smart textiles because of their softness, bend ability and stretch ability, and excellent electrical properties. Based on the working principle of sensors, the research progress of flexible sensors for smart textiles in recent years is reviewed, and the sensing mechanism, sensing materials and application status of different sensors are introduced respectively; the main research directions of flexible sensors for smart textiles are summarized: physiological parameter detection, pressure detection and motion detection, and the applications of the three research directions are reviewed. On this basis, the problems of intelligent flexible sensors and their development prospects are pointed out.
Editors' words
Authors: Yina Xu
Published: August 2022

Developing materials is basic in wearable technology. The materials had better be stretchable, comfortable, bendable, portable, light and flexible enough to move with the users. That’s why flexible materials are widely used in health diagnosis, sports monitoring, rehabilitation and entertainment.

Sensors are devices that detect some types of input from the physical environment and respond to them.  Sensors in wearable technology are also wearable, and they are widely used in measuring health-related symptoms.

In this issue, we will see some articles about the technique involving in smartwear materials and sensors. Two of our editor board members offered articles of this topic.
Prof. Shufang Li from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications discussed the different realization methods and performance index requirements of wearable antenna (a new form of wearable devices), introduced the research situation of wearable antenna in China and other countries in recent years, and analyzed the development trend of wearable antenna. Prof. Liping Xie from Northeastern University summarized the development of flexible sensors in recent years, discussed how to construct high-performance flexible stress sensors based on deep analysis and investigation on the working principle and structural design of flexible stress sensors, pointed out the existing problems and looked forward to the development trend of flexible stress sensors. These two articles used to be published in Chinese and it’s our honor to get the two professors’ authorization to have the articles translated and republished. A lot of other interesting researches and reviews were collected in this issue as well.
Design of a wearable upper limb rehabilitation robot and its motion simulation and dynamics analysis
Authors: Wang Lulu , Hu Xin , Cao Wujing , Zhang Fei , Yu Hongliu
Published: August 2022

Objective: A new wearable upper limb rehabilitation robot is designed to address the disadvantages of the current desktop upper limb rehabilitation robot, which is bulky and inconvenient to move, and the rationality of the design is verified through the analysis of its motion characteristics and the calculation of joint moments. Methods: Firstly, according to the principle of modular design, the overall structure was designed. Secondly, the SOILDWORKS is used for three-dimensional modeling, and the SOILDWORKS Motion is used to simulate the elbow flexion/extension movement, shoulder flexion/extension movement and shoulder-elbow joint linkage movement of the robot. Finally, the dynamic equation of the system is established based on Lagrange method, and the change curve of the joint torque of the manipulator is calculated by MATLAB software. Results: The simulation results confirmed that the motion simulation curves of shoulder joint, elbow joint and wrist joint were smooth. The dynamic analysis confirmed that the joint torque variation curve was smooth and the maximum joint torque was less than the rated torque of the motor after deceleration. Conclusion: The design of wearable upper limb rehabilitation robot is reasonable, which lays a theoretical foundation for the subsequent research on upper limb rehabilitation robot.
Study on research mode of smart safety outfits system for children
Authors: Xue Zhebin , Shen Lei , Ren Xiangfang
Published: August 2022

According to the special characteristics of children’s body and mind and the concept of human–computer interaction, the research and development model of children’s intelligent safety clothing is explored and a A practical research model. Based on the multi–dimensional needs of consumers for children’s clothing and the performance of smart components, we explore the combination of smart wearable equipment and children’s safety clothing, and propose a design process architecture that takes into account function and aesthetics. Through the analysis of the connection technology between smart clothing and mobile terminals, we propose the idea from single interaction to multi–device co–connection, and establish a multi–interaction smart clothing based on the optimal allocation of energy and high. Through the analysis of the connection technology between smart clothing and mobile terminals, we propose the idea of moving from single interaction to multi–device co–connection, and establish the R&D process of multi–interaction smart wearable devices based on optimal energy allocation and efficient information transmission.
Mobile assistive technology with augmented reality for the elderly
Authors: Saracchini Rafael , Catalina Carlos , Bordoni Luca
Published: August 2022

Technology offers many possibilities, but older people often do not fully enjoy these opportunities and are frustrated or afraid of these new devices. This has led to their gradual isolation in a society where different forms of communication through the Internet and ICT are essential. In this article, we describe a study conducted during the nacodeal project, which aims to provide technical solutions for the elderly to provide autonomy and better quality of life in their daily activities by integrating information and communication technologies. In order to achieve this goal, advanced augmented reality (RA) technology and Internet services and mobile device interfaces specially designed for the elderly have been developed. These technologies use the underlying structure of most home and geriatric care centers. We propose a prototype system composed of tablet computers and portable RA devices, and analyze the impact of society on user interaction, as well as the evaluation of acceptability and usability. The assessment was conducted through focus groups and individual pilot tests with 48 participants: The elderly, caregivers and experts. His comments concluded that older people have a strong interest and interest in RA based nursing information and communication technologies, especially those related to communication and autonomy.
Collection, utilization and storage of athletes’ sensitive biometric data: Investment for the Physical Education career
Authors: Moncada-Jiménez José , Salicetti-Fonseca Alejandro , Carazo-Vargas Pedro , Morera-Siércovich Pier Luigi
Published: August 2022

Recent technological advances, including storage space and computational algorithms, allow the collection and storage of a large number of biometric variables related to motion performance. The purpose of this study is to recognize the importance of portable technology in the field of sports and the international and national laws regulating the collection, use and storage of athletes’ sensitive biometric data, taking professional football players in Costa Rica as an example. The information provided and discussed is a relevant and up-to-date input for the training of sports professionals. Unlike international standards, Costa Rica’s sports biometric legislation is unclear. It is also clear that there is a need to establish interdisciplinary educational programs in the field of sports analysis.
Weed Control Methods Used in Agriculture
Authors: Woyessa Degefa
Published: August 2022

One of the most challenging duties in an agricultural field is weed control. Weed control is a major problem for peasant framers everywhere. This paper's objectives are to reviewing and reporting the weed management practices utilized in Ethiopian agriculture and to recommend the viability of mechanizing weeding operations for the further research. In agriculture, three weed management techniques are frequently used. These are chemical, mechanical, and manual control. Farmers that are convinced of its benefits quickly adopt mechanical weed control. In addition to pulling weeds out from between the rows of crops, mechanical weed management maintains the soil's top loose, improving soil aeration and water absorption. Mechanical weeding saves time and labor while lowering labor costs also. Some weeding tools that are powered by animals are effective in terms of time and money savings. Herbicides are occasionally used by farmers; however, they are not often used in farming. In conclusion, weed control is one of the most essential and expensive operation in agriculture. Weeding by mechanical device reduces the cost of labour and also saves time than any other methods of weed control. Therefore, instead of manual weeding and using chemicals, the use of a mechanical weeding machine should be given priority.