bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Fluctuations in gross volume increment estimated by the Lithuanian National Forest Inventory compared with annual variations in single tree increment
Authors: Kulbokas Gintaras , Jurevičienė Vaiva , Kuliešis Andrius , Augustaitis Algirdas , Petrauskas Edmundas , Mikalajūnas Marius , Vitas Adomas , Mozgeris Gintautas
Published: May 2020

There are significant inter-annual fluctuations of growing stock volume changes of living trees estimated by the Lithuanian National Forest Inventory (NFI). In the current study, we compared two sources of information on forest productivity: conventional NFI data and dendrochronological data based on tree cores collected in parallel with the measurements of the fourth Lithuanian NFI cycle during 2013–2017 on the same permanent plots (total number of cores was 4967). The main finding is that the dendrochronological basal area increment data confirmed the depression of gross stand volume increment around 2006–2007 (based on Lithuanian NFI measurements in 2008–2009), followed by a steep increase during 2008–2011 (NFI from 2010–2013). The findings explain the differences between projected growing stock volume change, which have been used for forest reference level estimation according to land use, land-use change and forestry sector regulation, and the one recently provided in National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Reports.
Key words: Growing stock volume change, basal area increment, forest reference level, greenhouse gas reporting
“I’m a Heritage Speaker of the Damascene Dialect of Arabic”: Negotiating the Identity
Label of Arabic Heritage Language Learner
Authors: Hillman Sara
Published: May 2020

Utilizing an ecological perspective of heritage language learner (HLL) identity (Hornberger &
Wang, 2008), this study investigates how an underexamined group within HLL studies—language
learners with diverse ties to the Arabic language—perceive the label of HLL and how they position
themselves and their classmates relative to this label during interviews and in an advanced Arabic
language classroom. I draw on interview, observational, and videotaped classroom interaction data
collected as part of a larger ethnographic study of this classroom community and show how a priori
educational labels assigned to these students did not always match with their self-concepts and
ignored the nuances of their relationship to the umbrella term “Arabic.” These labels also affected
students’ classroom roles, self-esteem, and participation in the classroom. I examine the
implications of educational classifications and assigned identities that are constructed by
stakeholders such as researchers, teachers, or administrators, rather than negotiated by the
language learners themselves, and critique Arabic HLL as an identity and educational
classification. Finally, I offer some suggestions for how to engage language learners (HLLs if they
choose to identify themselves as such) in critical discussions about their relationship with the
language of study.
Vulnerability and Cross-linguistic Influence in Heritage Spanish: Comparing Different Majority Languages
Authors: van Osch Brechje
Published: May 2020

This paper compares Dutch-dominant and English-dominant heritage speakers of Spanish
regarding their sensitivity to the various factors that play a role in subject position. An
acceptability judgment task and an elicited production task demonstrated that both groups were
sensitive to the effect of verb type on word order, but not to the effect of focus. To account for
the specific vulnerability of focus, several possible accounts are proposed. An interesting
difference occurred between the two heritage speaker groups regarding their knowledge of the
effect of definiteness on word order. The Dutch-dominant group outperformed the English dominant group in this condition, arguably helped by the similarity between Dutch and Spanish regarding the definiteness effect on word order. This finding shows that properties inherent to the heritage language and cross-linguistic influence from the majority language are both crucial elements in explaining vulnerability in heritage grammars.
Yesus Belajar Ilmu Sihir di Mesir?
Authors: Nggadas Deky Hidnas Yan
Published: May 2020

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Ketegangan Antar Kelompok Agama pada Masa Orde Lama sampai Awal Orde Baru
Authors: Sukamto Amos
Published: May 2020

Sejak masa awal kemerdekaan sampai masa munculnya pemberontakan PKI pada tahun 1965 Indonesia banyak diwarnai ketegangan antara kelompok Islam, Islam nasionalis, abangan, dan Kristen. Ketegangan tersebut tampak dalam perumusan dasar negara RI yang diakhiri dengan satu modus vivendi dikenal dengan nama Piagam Jakarta. Namun sehari setelah Indonesia merdeka ketujuh kalimat dalam Pembukaan Undang-undang Dasar 1945 tersebut dihapus. Pada saat inilah bibit ketegangan antara Islam dengan Kristen mulai muncul. Tahun 1950-an terjadi kebangkitan aliran kepercayaan (Kejawen), penganut gerakan ini menjadi basis utama bagi massa PKI. PKI merupakan oposisi utama bagi ideologi maupun politik Islam. Ketika PKI gagal mengadakan revolusi pada tahun 1965 banyak orang Islam yang membantu Angkatan Darat dalam menumpas para pengikut PKI. Karena kecewa maka banyak para pengikut PKI yang abangan memeluk agama Kristen. Konversi ke Agama Kristen dikalangan abangan ini telah menggeser kelompok yang dianggap ancaman bagi Islam dari kelompok abangan ke kelompok Kristen.
Mind the Gap!
Authors: Karundeng August Corneles Tamawiwy
Published: May 2020

Permasalahan tingkat kemiskinan di Indonesia sudah menjadi berita yang panas dalam beberapa dekade ini. Seringkali kita memindai bahwa ketegangan yang menyebabkan meningkatnya prosentase kemiskinan di Indonesia terjadi di antara orang kaya dan orang miskin. Teologi yang muncul selama ini juga selalu berpihak kepada orang-orang miskin sehingga perhatian terhadap orang kaya sangat minim. Kekayaan dan harta dalam konteks kemiskinan ini akhirnya menjadi korban dan dipandang sebelah mata. Pekerjaan bahkan dijadikan hal yang duniawi karena secara tidak langsung menyimpan kebobrokannya sendiri sehingga tidak layak di mata Allah. Di dalam tulisan ini penulis mencoba meninjau kembali akar permasalahan ekonomi di Indonesia dalam ranah kekristenan, serta melihat teologi apa yang berkembang di dalam konteks tersebut. Selain itu, penulis juga mencoba mengusung sebuah “ladang baru” sebagai konteks berteologi kontekstual dengan mengangkat konteks kesenjangan ekonomi yang parah dalam rangka mempertimbangkan ulang konteks kemiskinan yang parah (overwhelming poverty) yang dipaparkan oleh banyak teolog-teolog besar dunia, namun secara khusus diangkat oleh salah satu teolog besar Indonesia yaitu Emanuel Gerrit Singgih ketika berteologi secara kontekstual di Indonesia. Dalam rangka inilah penulis menafsirkan teks Injil Lukas 16:9-13 sebagai landasan iman dan evaluasi teologis terhadap argumentasi yang menyangkut dengan kesenjangan kaya-miskin dalam Injil sebagai refleksi terhadap konteks kesenjangan ekonomi yang parah yang terjadi di Indonesia.
A Perichoretic Model for Christian Love
Authors: Tupamahu Ekaputra
Published: May 2020

This article is basically a theological response to the Common Word Between Us and You. It gives a special emphasis on the Trinitarian concept of perichoresis and uses it as a model for Christian love in a pluralistic society. Close attention is given to Jurgen Moltmann’s social trinitarianism, and how it helps formulate a theological framework for a Christian attitude toward others.
Toward a Reformed Theological Interpretation of Scripture
Authors: Sutanto Nathaniel Gray
Published: May 2020

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Lima Penggerak Bangsa Yang Terlupa
Authors: Dwiana Ignatius
Published: May 2020

A book review of Lima Penggerak Bangsa Yang Terlupa.
Manusia yang Diciptakan Allah: Telaah atas Kesaksian Perjanjian Lama
Authors: Ekklesi Benni Amor Salutavi
Published: May 2020

A book review of Manusia yang Diciptakan Allah.
Dari Terra Sancta ke Terra Incognita
Authors: Tjen Anwar
Published: May 2020

This article is an attempt to learn from the struggle for identity in early Christianity. Since its birth from the womb of Judaism, Christianity was challenged to redefine its identity, rooted as it was in Judaism vis-à-vis the influence of Hellenization. Such a journey into unknown territory (terra incognita) unavoidably led to the birth of new identity which, on the one hand, remained an integral part of its original matrix, but at once challenged its exclusive character. In this overview, two main examples of reinterpretation are presented to illustrate the case, first, by Paul who radically reinterprets Torah and the identity of God's people in Christ, and second, by the author of 1 Peter who reinterprets the identity of "Christianos" as "aliens" and "exiles" in their Graeco-Roman milieu. As can be learned from these examples, negotiation, and renegotiation are an inevitable necessity when Christianity penetrates new territories in its encounter with the "other", in order to root itself in new terra incognita.
The Advaitic Experience in Christianity and Hinduism
Authors: Hutagalung Toar Banua
Published: May 2020

Relationality between Jesus the Son and God the Father becomes a perfect model of God and humanity. But, how do we understand the meaning of this relationality? Why in Hinduism, especially, in Advaitic tradition, this relationality issue becomes an essential element to realize the one God? Can we do a pilgrimage of our faith by comparing Christian and Hindu traditions? This study will examine on mystical approach of Sri Ramakrishna’s experience as a Hindu and the discernment of Jacques Dupuis’ on awareness as a Catholic. The notion of relationality would be exposed within those two different traditions, each with different perspectives. One will question Advaita and the other will delve into awareness. In the end, advaitic perspectives will help us to comprehend the relationality of God and humanity through our readings of understanding Dupuis’ awareness.
Embracing the World: Praying for Justice and Peace
Authors: Sasongko Nindyo
Published: May 2020

A book review of Embracing the World.
Kesatuan dan Perbedaan dalam Gereja Perdana
Authors: Christianto Victor
Published: May 2020

Two interesting questions in relation to the Early Church history are the extent of unity or diversity among Peter, James, and Paul; and also how Paul's thoughts have shaped the direction of the Church in later periods. Answers to these questions will be very helpful in order that we can give a proper response to "Paulinism", an accusation which some non-Christian thinkers often have towards Christians (c.f. Tom Jacobs). Such an accusation (Paulinism) basically says that Christianity is a religion created by St. Paul, not Jesus Christ. In order to respond to such an accusation, in this article the writer will describe: what was the historical truth concerning relation between St. Paul and the Jerusalem Church generally, and especially the relation between St. Paul and James the brother of Jesus. It will be shown that the relationship between St. Paul and the Jerusalem Church did not indicate separation or conflict, but unity in diversity. This article is written with a purpose to open a new constructive way of interfaith dialogue; nonetheless, this is just preliminary research, therefore, this article may not give the last word or a definitive answer to the problems posed above.
The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament
Authors: Fuad Chelcent
Published: May 2020

A book review of The Epic of Eden.
Menuju Teologi Identitas
Authors: Pinontoan Denni H. R.
Published: May 2020

In this article, I argue that issues, particularly with regard to concerns of "life after death" and the role of Minahasan forebears within the life of the community, have over time been shaped, reconstructed, and re-represented by a Western Christian moralism. A counterproposal is offered, in the form of a "theology of identity." Embracing an understanding of identity as being a summative projection of a "newborn spirit," this emerging approach to theologizing Minahasan identity offers a novel means to attend to certain turmoils that have festered within the life of the Minahasan church and its Christians.
Mengenal dan Bergaul dengan Allah
Authors: Anugrah Michael Dhimas
Published: May 2020

A book review of Mengenal dan Bergaul dengan Allah.
Menghayati Kembali Iman Kristen Lewat Anateisme
Authors: Rahadian Suarbudaya
Published: May 2020

With this essay, I aim to provide an alternative way of embracing Christian faith in this postmodern era, by considering both Richard Kearney's concept of anatheism as well as Slavoj Zizek's radical materialism. With the death of the God of ontotheology—as accomplished by modern atheism—Kearney posits anatheism to desribe a further experience of faith that "rebounds" back to God. As such, it assumes a new dimension of encounter with (a/the) postonthotheological God by means of a "wager of faith." In contrast to this God-ward return, the radical materialism of Slavoj Zizek’s theological approach foregrounds the very absence of an "absolute-yet- fragile" God within secular, public space. This paper will outline also my own proposal for leveraging nihilism as constructive dialectic for refining and amplifying Christian faith within the site of struggle that is the contemporary postmodern era.
The Emergence of Islam in Late Antiquity
Authors: Wilar Abraham Silo
Published: May 2020

A book review of The Emergence of Islam in Late Antiquity.
To Change the World: The Irony, Tragedy, & Possibility of Christianity in the Late Modern World
Authors: Junaedi Ujun
Published: May 2020

A book review of To Change the World.
The Uncontrolling Love of God: An Open and Relational Account of Providence
Authors: Tupamahu Ekaputra
Published: May 2020

A book review of The Uncontrolling Love of God.
Perempuan, Tubuhnya dan Narasi Perkosaan dalam Ideologi Patriarki
Authors: Mila Suryaningsi
Published: May 2020

Tamar’s rape is narrated in a conflict of interest among Amnon and Absalom. Tamar’s rape was just the beginning of the conflict among Absalom and Amnon who fought for the throne as the symbol of power. In fact, Tamar was a muted victim. Therefore, it needs a critical eye such as a feminist hermeneutic approach to re-read and reinterpret this story. Feminist hermeneutic critical is a tool to explore the hidden stories especially about women’s experiences on violence and oppression. This approach will help us to produce a theological reconstruction on the experience of Tamar’s oppression and her struggle. Through hermeneutic feminist critical, the story of Tamar and her pain will be the main concern. Tamar was no longer cry for her wounds and trauma. She will have a chance to tell her bitter experience. She will have a space to speak up and share her pain. The story of Tamar as a survivor will be remembered and celebrated as the standpoint to fight against violence in our present context. This approach also guides the church to re-thinking and re-frame its theological understanding deals to the increasing of sexual abuses against women and children. Some findings on Tamar’s story will be a reference to deconstruct the patriarchal culture and to build a theology of equality among men and women.
Fathers and Sons: The Rise and Fall of Political Dynasty in the Middle East
Authors: Wilar Abraham Silo
Published: May 2020

A book review of Fathers and Sons: The Rise and Fall of Political Dynasty in the Middle East.
Kristologi Feminis
Authors: Janice Nyssa
Published: May 2020

Virtually zero room is afforded in everyday speech, let alone in formal ecclesiastical doctrine, for talk (discourse) concerning the Christ as Female, or even as feminist. This essay considers contingencies concerning a multiplicity of identity regarding the Christ figure, particularly the notion of a womanized Christ. In doing so, this paper aims to minimize the historical contradiction of even having such a conversation, as such pertains to the incarnation of God in the (male) body of Jesus, by first making an appeal to the Creative Christology line of inquiry developed by Muriel Orevillo-Montenegro. Following this initial contingency [concerning Christ], I forward a second contingency [concerning Jesus] by appealing to the perspective of Elizabeth Johnson concerning a multiplicity of identity regarding the prophet of Nazareth, thereby envisaging the womanly face of Jesus. Finally, in order to forward a third contingency [concerning the (social) Trinity], I investigate the notion of a multiplicity of identity regarding the divine Triunity in tandem with the articulation of perichoresis put forth by Miroslav Volf and Catherine Mowry LaCugna. All the while, I interrogate the act of naming God from within a feminist critical frame, thereby drawing upon the linguistic theory of Brian Wren; as well, I engage the constructive ecclesiology of Elisabeth Schüssler-Fiorenza (concerning household of God). This essay thus envisages the relationality within the Triune Godhead by virtue of engaging with a robustly trinitarian ecclesiology serving as portrait for gendered, mutual, interpersonal relationality.
Yang Terlupakan, Yang Berkarya
Authors: Budiono Lukas Eko
Published: May 2020

The tradition of rewang in Javanese society denotes the preparation and production of meals, a custom performed primarily by women. As a cultural value, rewang reflects an ideal standard for the role of women. In this essay, an assessment of the role of women is deployed to explore the meaning of work and, at the same time, to surface an understanding of hospitality that is based on the tradition of rewang, in order to demonstrate social meaning and values from the rewang tradition. Within this tradition, the meaning of work begins necessarily with remembering just how important is each person’s role. For members of the Javanese community, participation according to the rewang tradition shows the importance of strengthening blood-relationship with others (termed silaturahmi in Bahasa Indonesia). It is this blood-relation that serves as core value within the rewang tradition, such that rewang becomes a model for being community within the social context of Indonesia. By employing a perspective of rewang, this essay thus attempts to demonstrate how hospitality can serve as a basis for the identity of presence concerning the Javanese community.
Bersukacita Karena Penghakiman Allah
Authors: Huang Yasuo Thunderstorm
Published: May 2020

Unjust judgment ever haunts human life. One instance of such injustice is recorded in Psalm 58. Injustice begets deep human suffering. This article puts forth a reading of Psalm 58 using poetic criticism in an attempt to disclose the psalmist’s feelings amid his suffering. Taking on this aspect of the psalmist’s feelings differs subtly from other scholarly approaches to reading Psalm 58, such as the contribution of Marvin E. Tate. Instead, here the psalmist’s feelings are disclosed in the very fact of the suffering he experiences, although suffering is not the inception of the psalmist’s feelings. The suffering he experiences creates nothing of his feelings. Rather, divine intervention amid suffering is what stirs the very feelings being wrought within the psalmist. That intervention is registered in the psalmist’s recognition toward God. In the end, the event of God’s just judgment might inspire the church’s own disposition against unjust judgment.
Bait Suci: Kemegahan Versus Penderitaan
Authors: Samosir Agustina Raplina
Published: May 2020

Construction for Solomon's Temple entailed forced labor. This is evinced, first, by several terms connoting forced labor, such as mas, sēbel, and ‘ebed, which are used in the text to describe the Temple project. Widely attested during the reigns of David and Solomon, terms such as these denote just how royal projects were carried out. A second piece of evidence concerns the outbreak of civil unrest during Solomon's day over the issue of forced labor in Israel. As such, the Temple's very construction bears enormous human cost, just as the splendor of that Temple is directly proportionate to the suffering of both denizens and working class. Here the author analyzes the Temple-construction process of Solomon's era, showcasing one example of the “human pyramid” that demands consideration amid a proliferation of interpretative work to be done in the present time.
Keterkaitan Pendidikan Kristiani di Sekolah dan Gereja
Authors: Hattu Justitia Vox Dei
Published: May 2020

This article aims to map the polarization in Indonesia between Christian Education (or: Christian Religious Education) as it takes place within the domains of church and of school. Within the ecclesial arena, Christian education (Pendidikan Kristiani/PK) is often associated with the activity of teaching children. On the other hand, within the setting of a school, PK is often associated with a course of study assigned to students—one that mostly emphasizes the filling of cognitive gaps for the students yet (intentionally) ignores the affective and psychomotor domain that is integral for instruction. By examining this polarization, I argue that the polarizing divide between PK as implemented in a school and PK as implemented in the church can be overcome by virtue of the fact that both school and church are learning spaces for PK. This article is divided into three parts. The first will demonstrate certain misunderstandings about PK in the context of school and of church that lead to polarization. The second part shows how PK is presently practiced in the context of Indonesia’s churches and schools. Based on descriptions in this second part, the final section will offer a number of basic principles, in an effort to bridge the gap between PK as it takes place in school and in church.
Visi Pendidikan Berdasarkan Konsep Panggilan
Authors: Harjanto Sutrisna
Published: May 2020

Fragmentation constitutes a classic phenomenon for Christian education in various contexts, one that is not easily addressed despite the many attempts leaders and thinkers in Christian education have explored. The ongoing fragmentation indicates lack of a comprehensive vision that might unify the direction of Christian education in various contexts. In this article, the author proposes that a vision for Christian education be based on the concept of calling as understood from the framework of a biblical metanarrative, to provide a unifying trajectory for Christian education within various contexts (family, school, church, parachurch, and seminaries) by which such efforts can be seen as complementary and synergistic. The need for collaboration and synergy among various and widely differing educational contexts is illustrated by a certain qualitative study that traces the process of formation as experienced by a number of Christian professionals in ways that enable them to live out their vocational work as the Lord’s call (vocation) as well as to dedicate their lives according to the interest of others. This need for collaboration and synergy also finds confirmation in the theory of human development ecology as proposed by developmental psychology expert, Urie Bronfenbrenner.
Pedagogi Ilahi
Authors: Kartika Casthelia
Published: May 2020

Discussion concerning how the Scriptures form the basis for growth in the spiritual life of believers figures quite centrally in the thought and theology of Origen of Alexandria (185-250 CE). Origen encourages every Christian to read the Scriptures for the purpose of fostering a refinement of the soul and for the shaping of a spiritual life within the believer’s own self, in order for them to continue in growth toward attaining perfect maturity of life that is to be found in their communion with Christ. To achieve that goal, Origen asserts, the reading of Scripture must be carried out within a framework of divine pedagogy.
HUMAN RIGHTS AND EDUCATION: CONCEPT AND PRACTICES
Authors: Zarif Tayyaba , Urooj Safia
Published: May 2020

Human values and core principles of societies like self-respect, dignity, fairness, equality, dignity, non-discrimination and sharing have long been discussed and valued all over different societies and communities around the globe. These universal core principles are a reflection of the human rights; so the common skeleton of framework, philosophy and concept of human rights should be worldwide or universal. This implies that the recognition of human rights is supposed to be the goal of every state. Other than this central point, can we actually know the concept and dimensions of human rights? This basic question brings out the subject of education of human rights & human rights in education. Keeping in view this context the main objective of author is to study the perception/concept & practices of Teacher Educators about Human Right Education (HRE) & Human Right in Education. The population in this study comprised of Teacher Educators of Department of Education & teacher education of public universities of Sindh, where target population was Department of Education / teacher education of three randomly selected public universities. The target sample was sixty percent Teacher Educators from each department which were selected by random sampling. The research was descriptive in nature & qualitative & quantitative by method. A questionnaire with open and close ended questions was used to collect data and the data was analyzed with the help of percentages& theme analysis to inquire the concept & practices. Visualized findings sum-up the concept and practices about the theme with a few recommendations for practitioners and policy makers.
CONFLICT AND COOPERATION IN PAK-AFGHAN RELATIONS TO RECONCILE THE MISTRUST IN BILATERAL RELATIONS
Authors: Qayum Huma , Ahmed Naazer Manzoor , Farooque Sadaf
Published: May 2020

Since the emergence of Pakistan the history of Pak-Afghan relations can best be analyzed from conflict to cooperation. Some of the early problems are mainly responsible for conflict and cooperation in both countries relations. After the establishment of democratic setup in both states, different CBMs indicate positive sign in Pak-Afghan diplomatic relationship. The drawdown of US forces has created security concern for Pakistan and Afghanistan that the creation of power vacuum can push the country again into civil war like situation. In such state of security Pakistan’s engagement to bring the Taliban to the negotiation table will smooth the way for a broad-based government in Afghanistan. Some of the Afghan domestic political issues also created mistrust i.e., the refugee’s problem, cross border militant’s infiltrations, drug problem and issue of the Taliban. However, the paper will highlight the measures to keep intact the reconciliation more effective and replace the mistrust by trust. How domestic political issues effect their bilateral relations and why various methods taken in the prescribe time not effective in bilateral relations of the two states.
Effect of platelet-rich plasma on postoperative peritoneal inflammation and adhesions
Authors: Karakaş Dursun , Dandin Özgür , Müftüoğlu Tuba , Tihan Deniz , Bal Ahmet , Yıldırım Şükrü
Published: May 2020

Introduction

Postoperative peritoneal adhesion is an important complication of abdominopelvic surgery. The aim of this study is to reveal the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on postoperative intraperitoneal inflammation and adhesions.

Material and methods

Twenty-four Wistar albino rats were divided into three groups. Cecal incision and suturation was carried out for the experimental model. Intraperitoneally, 3 ml of 0.9% NaCl, 3 ml of PRP, and nothing were applied, and called as saline, PRP, and control groups, respectively. Four subjects in each group were sacrificed at the 3rd and 7th days postoperatively. Adhesion formations and giant cell, lymphocyte/plasmocyte, neutrophil, and histiocyte counts were assessed and hydroxyproline levels were measured in all groups and statistical comparisons were performed.

Results

Except giant cell 3rd day scores, PRP had the lowest adhesion, neutrophil, lymphocyte, plasmocyte, histiocyte and fibrosis scores. Both 3rd and 7th days scores of giant cell, neutrophil, lymphocyte, plasmocyte, but only 7th days scores of histiocyte reaction and fibrosis were statistically significant (p < 0.05). Hydroxyproline levels were lower in the saline group at the 3rd day. However, at the 7th day, the levels were lower in the PRP group and no statistically significant difference was found compared to the saline group 3rd day levels (p > 0.05).

Conclusions

Platelet-rich plasma has a reducing effect on the postoperative peritoneal adhesions with separation of the damaged tissues, affecting the inflammation, matrix metalloproteinase, plasminogen activation or the other stages of adhesion formation.
Oestrogen receptor α gene polymorphisms, insomnia, and cognitive functions in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women in non-manual employment
Authors: Bojar Iwona , Raczkiewicz Dorota , Gujski Mariusz , Humeniuk Ewa , Wdowiak Artur , Owoc Alfred , Pinkas Jarosław
Published: May 2020

Introduction

A potential way to explain the relationships between sleep disorders and cognitive disorders during menopausal transition is the identification of genetic markers related to changes in cognitive functions, as well as changes in quality of sleep during menopause. The objective was an analysis of the relationship between sleep disorders and cognitive disorders, according to the possessed oestrogen receptor α gene polymorphism (ESR1) in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.

Material and methods

The study included 300 women aged 44–66 years, employed as non-manual workers. A computerised battery of the Central Nervous System Vital Signs (CNS VS) test was used to diagnose cognitive functions. ESR1 polymorphisms were genotyped using PCR-RFLP methods. The Athens Insomnia Scale was used to diagnose sleep disorders.

Results

More severe insomnia was related to worse complex memory, visual memory, and simple attention in the total group of examined women. More severe insomnia was related to worse simple attention in women with genotypes AG Xba I or TC Pvu II ESR1, in perimenopausal women with genotypes AG Xba I or TC Pvu II ESR1. During the postmenopausal period, the severity of insomnia negatively correlated with visual memory in carriers of Pvu II TT, and with reaction time in carriers of Xba I AA.

Conclusions

The results indicate an important role of oestrogen receptor α gene polymorphism in the modulation of the effect of insomnia on cognitive functions in peri- and postmenopausal women.
Inflammatory markers in hospitalized patients with bacterial pneumonia: comparison of Gram-positive versus Gram-negative etiology and admission versus discharge findings
Authors: Turker Hatice , Hazar Armagan , Ocakli Birsen
Published: May 2020

Introduction

The aim of the study was to evaluate inflammatory markers (neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio [NLR], platelet to lymphocyte ratio [PLR], platelet to mean platelet volume [PLT/MPV], C-reactive protein [CRP], CRP/albumin) in hospitalized patients with bacterial community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and to differentiate between Gram-positive and Gram-negative groups and between admission and discharge findings.

Material and methods

A total of 170 adult patients hospitalized with bacterial CAP due to Gram-positive (n = 130) and Gram-negative (n = 40) pathogens were included in this retrospective study. Complete blood count (CBC) and inflammatory markers (NLR, PLR, platelet/MPV ratio, CRP, albumin) were recorded.

Results

Gram-negative vs. Gram-positive pneumonia was associated with significantly higher likelihood of being hospitalized at the ICU (70.0% vs. 2.3%, p < 0.001), mortality (20.0% vs. 2.3%, p < 0.001) and sepsis (27.5% vs. 0.0%, p < 0.001). Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio, PLR and PLT/MPV at admission or discharge showed no significant difference between study groups. A significant decrease in NLR (p < 0.001 and p = 0.026, respectively), CRP (p < 0.001 and p = 0.013, respectively) and CRP/albumin ratio (p = 0.021 and p = 0.037, respectively) was noted from admission to discharge in both groups.

Conclusions

In conclusion, our findings in a retrospective cohort of hospitalized CAP patients revealed no significant role of NLR, PLR, PLT/MPV or CRP in differential diagnosis of Gram-negative versus Gram-positive etiology and thus no additional benefit of these markers in faster implementation of appropriate treatment in accordance with the Gram stain.
HIV-related decreased brain activity during a semantic memory task is reflected in spontaneous brain functional connectivity
Authors: Egbert Anna , Pluta Agnieszka , Sobańska Marta , Gawron Natalia , Szymańska-Kotwica Bogna , Łojek Emilia , Group Harmonia
Published: May 2020

Background

The primary goal was to examine HIV-related changes in brain activation during a semantic memory task. The secondary goal was to assess whether the functional connectivity of the brain regions showing altered activity during the semantic memory task is related to HIV serostatus.

Participants and procedure

The total group of 17 male subjects, aged on average 44 years, included 8 HIV+/cART+ and 9 demographically matched healthy comparators. Participants completed Famous Names Recognition task-functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and resting state fMRI.

Results

We found an effect of HIV status on brain activation during the semantic memory task, despite comparable accuracy and reaction time across groups. Compared to healthy individuals, in HIV+ participants recognition of famous names elicited less activity in the fronto-striatal network, particularly in the left caudate nucleus (p = .049), left inferior frontal gyrus (p = .047), left thalamus (p = .031) and right thalamus (p = .047), as well as in the left middle occipital gyrus (p = .028). Although an effect of HIV status on functional connectivity of the brain regions showing altered activity during semantic memory task was not observed, resting-state activation of those regions was significantly correlated with performance on cognitive domains of attention, executive functioning, psychomotor speed and semantic skills.

Conclusions

Our findings suggest the presence of functional brain network reorganization in HIV+/cART+ patients, particu-larly in subcortical regions of the fronto-striatal network, in the absence of neurocognitive decline.
It’s not the mortality rate, stupid!
Authors: Ramer Alexis
Published: May 2020

From the leader of the Free World to the world press to more than one researcher, there has been a focus on something called the mortality rate of the new viral disease, COVID-192. We are told that whether we should worry or not worry depends on whether the new(ish)3 infection does or does not cause many more deaths than traditional infections like the flu, a number apparently to be arrived at by dividing the number of fatalities by the number of infected (or ill or diagnosed) people. If this number is comparable to the flu, then we are supposed to take a break from worrying. On the other hand, if it is significantly higher, then we should go back to worrying. Or instead of flu, we are told to think of the number of people who die in car crashes divided by the total number of people driving or riding in an automobile. These are the supposedly key numbers we heard and read about when the question of locking down arose in the past couple of months. They are now red-hot again as the issue of what to do next (for example, relax the lock-down or maybe make it stricter?) becomes urgent.
Polymyalgia rheumatica following infective triggersor vaccinations: a different subset of disease?
Authors: Falsetti Paolo , Conticini Edoardo , Acciai Caterina , Baldi Caterina , Bardelli Marco , Gentileschi Stefano , Cantarini Luca , Frediani Bruno
Published: May 2020

Objectives

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is the commonest inflammatory disorder of the elderly; an association with environmental triggers and a deregulated immune response have been described. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of environmental triggers before the onset of PMR.

Material and methods

The database of 58 consecutive PMR patients recruited from a single rheumatology secondary care setting was retrospectively analyzed to investigate the frequency of environmental triggers and correlations with clinical characteristics, ultrasound and laboratory data.

Results

Fifteen PMR patients (26%) described a connection with environmental agents: six PMR patients reported a vaccination, 4 reported a respiratory tract infection, 5 reported seasonal influenza before the onset of the disease. The model of multivariate linear regression which better predicted a shorter time to normalize inflammatory reactants (R2 = 27.46%, p = 0.0042) comprised the presence of an environmental trigger and a higher PCR. A linear regression analysis confirmed an inverse correlation between PCR at onset and time to normalize inflammatory reactant (r = –0.3031, p = 0.0208). A significant correlation was demonstrated between presence of environmental trigger and shorter time to normalize inflammation (r = –0.5215, p < 0.0001), and lesser frequency of gleno-humeral synovitis on US (r = –0.3774, p = 0.0038).

Conclusions

Our work describes a correlation between environmental triggers in PMR and higher CRP at diagnosis, faster response to therapy, and milder shoulder synovitis. We may suppose that these patients belong to a more specific subtype of PMR, in whom external stimuli, such as vaccination or infection, may lead to a deregulated response within the context of an impaired senescent immuno-endocrine system.
Identifying Existing Positive Disharmonies for Reconstructing Teaching Practice: A Case Study in Japan
Authors: Takegami Fumi
Published: May 2020

The purpose of this paper is to report outcomes of the study regarding the professional development of a Japanese teacher of English (JTE) helping her to meet the recent national English foreign language curriculum policy in Japan. The policy requires teachers to basically conduct classes in English. An action research framework was used. The participant, in collaboration with the author, went through praxis-oriented cycles built on planning, doing reflecting and revising. Data were collected and analyzed using grounded theory methods. A three-stage coding process led to the emergence of two core themes to encapsulate the data: Existing Positive Disharmonies (EPD), a disruptive zone leading to possibility of change; and Reconstructing Teaching Practice (RTP), in which the participant experienced changes that worked in her lessons. This led to the advancement in her teacher development to meet the demands of the new curriculum policy. The paper demonstrates that shedding light on positive disharmonies within teaching practices was useful in the participant’s professional development helping her to make instructional adjustments required by policy changes. It is plausible that the outcomes of this study may be transferable to teachers working in other similar teaching environments. Accordingly, a model for teacher development is presented to help JTEs and other teachers in their teacher development.
AS DESAPROPRIAÇÕES E DESPOSSESSÕES DE TERRAS PARA A IMPLANTAÇÃO DE PALMAS, A CAPITAL PROJETADA DO ESTADO DO TOCANTINS (BRASIL)
Authors: Bessa Kelly , Lucini Andreia Cristina Guimarães Cantuaria
Published: May 2020

Com a instauração do estado do Tocantins em 1989, o primeiro governo eleito delibera em favor da edificação de uma cidade, Palmas, para ser a capital estadual. Para tanto, fazia-se necessário selecionar o sítio e, na sequência, desapropriar as terras necessárias à implantação dessa capital. Paralelamente às ações de desapropriação, lança mão de atos despossessórios arbitrários e abusivos, com a apoderação das terras implicadas. Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo compreender o imbróglio que envolveu as desapropriações e as despossessões de terras para a implantação de Palmas, a capital projetada do estado do Tocantins (Brasil), enfatizando-se os papéis dos governos estaduais e dos moradores da área atingida. Para tanto, os procedimentos de análise fundamentaram-se em pesquisas bibliográfica, documental e de campo. Após anos de lutas, os expropriados tiveram suas demandas alcançadas, com a devolução de suas terras e com justas indenizações.
PARQUE NACIONAL DA SERRA DA CANASTRA: ASPECTOS FÍSICOS E SOCIOECONÔMICOS
Authors: Messias Cassiano Gustavo , Ferreira Marcos César
Published: May 2020

O Parque Nacional da Serra da Canastra (PNSC) está localizado a Sudoeste de Minas Gerais, Brasil. Situada no domínio morfoclimático do Cerrado, esta Unidade de Conservação foi criada, em 1972, com o intuito de conservar as belezas cênicas da região, a diversidade de fauna e flora, e as nascentes dos rios São Francisco e Araguari. Este artigo tem como objetivo realizar a caracterização física e socioeconômica do PNSC e sua zona de amortecimento.Os resultados trazem uma síntese e discussão de material bibliográfico e cartográfico preexistentes, abordando aspectos geológicos, pedológicos, geomorfológicos, climáticos, hidrográficos e vegetacionais. Foi gerado o mapa de uso do solo do ano de 2018, a partir de técnicas de classificação orientada a objetos e imagens do satélite Landsat 8, sensor OLI. As caracterizações econômica e populacional foram fundamentadas em mapas temáticos, gráficos e tabelas, que foram gerados através de dados obtidos por pesquisas realizadas pelo Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE).
A FLUIDEZ DO TERRITÓRIO: CAPITALISMO E FRONTEIRA NA OBRA DE PIERRE MONBEIG
Authors: Nogueira Carlo Eugênio
Published: May 2020

A partir da análise da noção de frente pioneira explicitada na obra do geógrafo francês Pierre Monbeig entre as décadas de 1930 e 1950, busca-se avaliar a relação existente entre a expansão espacial do povoamento ocorrida no Brasil na primeira metade do século XX e o processo de formação territorial do país, apontando de que maneira a descrição explicativa das áreas de movimentação de fronteiras dinamizadas pela expansão espacial da colonização, que impulsionou a fundação de cidades, o desmatamento de florestas e a abertura de campos de cultivo e pastos, comporta uma análise sobre o processo de construção dos sistemas de engenharia que conseguiram consolidar nexos de solidariedade entre distintos lugares, garantindo maior fluidez e integração a um território que modificava sua organização espacial para se adequar às novas necessidades surgidas com a expansão do capitalismo no Brasil.
A CARTOGRAFIA DAS PAISAGENS COM SISTEMAS DE INFORMAÇÃO GEOGRÁFICA, COMO BASE PARA O DIAGNOSTICO GEOECOLÓGICO DA BACIA HIDROGRÁFICA DO RIO ARIGUANABO, CUBA.
Authors: García-Rivero Alberto Enrique , Sánchez Bárbara L. Miravet , Chávez Eduardo Salinas , Gonzalez Alfredo Z. Dominguez
Published: May 2020

O arcabouço teórico-metodológico consolidado durante as ultimas décadas em relação com os estudos da paisagem como unidade de integração geográfica, tem levado a considerar esta categoria de analise como base do Ordenamento Ambiental e Territorial em Cuba. A metodologia para o estudo da paisagem é conformada por várias fases, partindo da delimitação, classificação e cartografia das unidades de paisagem, a qual permite atingir o diagnostico ambiental ou geoecológico como etapa previa para propor os tipos de uso possíveis, as políticas e os lineamentos para o território em estudo. Neste trabalho é apresentado, com base no exemplo da bacia hidrográfica do rio Ariguanabo (Cuba), o processo de elaboração do diagnostico geoecológico a partir da confecção do mapa de paisagens a escala 1: 25.000, utilizando as ferramentas disponíveis nos Sistemas de Informação Geográfica e os levantamentos de campo.
GRANDE DEMAIS PARA QUEBRAR? UMA NOTA GEOECONÔMICA SOBRE A DESINDUSTRIALIZAÇÃO BRASILEIRA
Authors: Ribeiro da Silva Cristovão Henrique
Published: May 2020

Este artigo é parte de uma discussão sobre a desindustrialização brasileira já realizada há alguns anos no campo das ciências econômicas, e, por outro lado, ainda prematuro na geografia econômica ou na geoeconomia. A supervalorização dos preços das commodities durante a primeira década do século XXI deu impulso para o desenvolvimento econômico e produtivo brasileiro. Entretanto, após a crise econômica de 2008 nos EUA, e seus efeitos no tabuleiro econômico global fez com que houvesse um arrefecimento dos índices de preços no mercado dos produtos que o Brasil tradicionalmente exporta, sobretudo a partir de 2011, o que fundamenta, em parte, os baixos resultados da economia brasileira na segunda metade da década de 2010. É um contexto geoeconômico e geopolítico conturbado das duas primeiras décadas do século para o Brasil, cuja desindustrialização é uma característica pouco debatida no campo geoeconômico. Compreendê-la a partir deste ponto de vista nos ajuda a tematizar o efeito das políticas econômicas nos territórios e, evidentemente no desenvolvimento regional do país, sobretudo, em tempos de crise.
O estado da arte das pesquisas em ensino de Geografia que discutem a questão racial no Brasil
Authors: Marques Ana Carolina dos Santos , Fonseca Ricardo Lopes
Published: May 2020

A educação se evidencia como um dos instrumentos com maior potencial na luta pela superação do racismo. Ao pensarmos no ensino de geografia, defendemos que ele pode contribuir para o debate racial e a busca pela igualdade racial. Compreender como este debate tem sido feito, no Brasil, é fundamental. Assim, esta pesquisa objetiva realizar o estado da arte da questão racial no ensino de geografia a fim de compreender de que forma esta questão tem sido discutida, nos artigos publicados em periódicos, dissertações e teses de ensino de geografia. Este estado da arte foi realizado por meio da verificação em periódicos nacionais e de uma busca no Catálogo de Teses e Dissertações da CAPES. As pesquisas encontradas foram analisadas e categorizadas, com base na análise textual discursiva (SOUSA, GALIAZZI, 2017) e na análise de conteúdo (BARDIN, 1977). O panorama da produção científica investigada revela uma escassez da discussão racial no ensino de geografia, no Brasil, sendo encontradas 29 pesquisas apontando para a emergência desta discussão.
Experiência do programa residência pedagógica em geografia: rumo a equação da docência qualificada
Authors: Oliveira Christian Dennys Monteiro , Oliveira Alexandra Maria de
Published: May 2020

Uma reflexão sobre a prática educativa do Programa Residência Pedagógica - PRP, embora preliminar e incompleta, ajuda a compreensão dos avanços na relação Universidade e Escola Básica. O estudo relembrar o contexto do Programa diante do Plano Nacional de Educação (2014), cujo desafio aponta muitas lacunas e fragilidades. Entre as metas previstas para os próximos 5 anos está o investimento maciço na formação docente (inicial e continuada). Por essa razão, o texto utiliza a metáfora matemática da equação para sugerir que a busca de qualidade, no equilíbrio academia/escola é indispensável. O relato da experiência desenvolvida, com equilíbrio de atividades e dinamismo na sistematização de dispositivos formativos – conforme o CPC de Lee Shulman (2014[1987]) – indica caminhos para superação de altos riscos do programa. Espera-se, como resultado da demonstração, o estabelecimento de uma referência consistente no trabalho de reorientação das estratégias de formação docente em geografia.
Propostas curriculares nacionais para geografia e o risco da alteridade
Authors: Camilo Costa Hugo Heleno
Published: May 2020

Em uma inscrição no debate sobre as políticas de currículo para Geografia, organizo o texto em um cenário interpretativo pós-estrutural de enfoque desconstrucionista. Na primeira seção desenvolvo a perspectiva de currículo a partir da qual interpreto a política. Para pensar o currículo como uma construção textual discursiva, marcada na relação com a alteridade, articulo contribuições teóricas de Derrida e Laclau, assim como os estudos curriculares de Lopes e Macedo. Na seção seguinte, abordo diferentes documentos curriculares oficiais focalizando sentidos de controle da alteridade, por meio da afirmação de uma visão de ciência, do que é o contexto, do que é ser sujeito e pensamento a partir da Geografia. Concluo chamando a atenção para o quanto diferentes propostas reiteram a decisão por um conjunto de pressupostos a partir dos quais a experiência por vir da escola é interpretada como algo a ser combatido.