bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Morphometry, length-weight relationship and relative condition factor of red-toothed trigger fish, Odonus niger
Authors:   Department of Fisheries Resources and Management, College of Fisheries, Mangaluru – 575 002, India, Suyani N.K. , Mridula R. ,   Department of Fisheries Resources and Management, College of Fisheries, Mangaluru – 575 002, India, Rajesh K.M. ,   ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Mangalore Research Centre, Mangaluru – 575 001, India, Meshram M.M. ,   Department of Fisheries Resources and Management, College of Fisheries, Mangaluru – 575 002, India, Vandana K. ,   Department of Fisheries Economics, Statistics and Extension, College of Fisheries, Mangaluru – 575 002, India
Published: June 2021

Aim: The study aimed to investigate the morphometric and meristic measurements, length-weight relationship and relative condition factor of Odonus niger landed along coastal Karnataka. Methodology: The morphometric and meristic measurements, length-weight relationship and relative condition factor (Kn) of O. niger was studied for a period of eight months from August 2019 to March 2020. The different morphometric characters were subjected to statistical analysis. The length-weight relationship was analyzed for both the sexes (female and male) and combined data. Monthly relative condition factor was analyzed for both the sexes and for different size group. Results: A comparison of different morphometric measurements exhibited good extent of correlation indicating good extent of interdependence of these characters. Four out of eight morphometric characters are environmentally controlled and suggested wide range of zoogeographical distribution of O. niger. The length-weight relationship is indicated as W = 0.046 L2.565, W = 0.044 L2.589 and W = 0.047 L2.561 with coefficient of determination (r2) of 0.910, 0.913 and 0.910 for male, female and combined sexes, respectively. The 'b' values of both the sexes (male and female) exhibited negative allometric growth (p<0.05) and appeared to be leaner. There was no significant (p<0.05) variation for relative condition factor (Kn) among the months and size groups. However, little higher values were observed during November and February. Interpretation: The study fills the knowledge gap and support for developing a suitable management system for this fish species.
Revisión de literatura de la teoría del comportamiento planificado en la decisión de compra de productos orgánicos
Authors: Ordoñez Abril Daniel Yiwady , Calderón Sotero Jaime Hernán , Padilla Delgado Lina Marcela
Published: June 2021

Actualmente, el consumo responsable hacia el medio ambiente y la salud modifica la intención de compra, que es analizada ampliamente en la teoría del comportamiento planificado (TPB). Este artículo revisa bibliográficamente la aplicación de la TPB y para ello sigue la metodología de consulta de artículos científicos publicados y enfocados en determinar la intención de comprar productos orgánicos. Se encuentran diversos estudios centrados en analizar la preocupación por el ambiente, el comportamiento hacia la sostenibilidad ambiental, los hábitos saludables, los beneficios ambientales de los productos orgánicos y la confianza del consumidor frente a este tipo de productos. Se evidencia que la TPB permite determinar intenciones y comportamientos de compra, los cuales pueden ser influenciados por características culturales y sociales de los individuos, el conocimiento y la preocupación por el medio ambiente.
Percepciones del emprendimiento con apoyo de herramientas tecnológicas: un enfoque descriptivo en tiempos de la COVID-19
Authors: Chanto Espinoza Carlos Luis , Loáiciga Gutiérrez Jorge Luis
Published: June 2021

Este artículo examina el emprendimiento frente a la pandemia del coronavirus. Se estableció una investigación, cuyo objetivo fue conocer las percepciones con respecto a emprender en tiempos de la COVID-19 con ayuda de herramientas tecnológicas para la orientación de los negocios en marcha y las propuestas de valor adaptables a la situación actual del mercado. La metodología se basa en el enfoque cuantitativo, de profundidad descriptiva, con estudio no experimental; se utiliza el cuestionario como herramienta de recolección de datos y la revisión bibliográfica, con una muestra constituida por 220 personas. Los resultados indican que, en medio de la pandemia, existe mucha incertidumbre al emprender y, ante la situación amenazante, surge la necesidad del apoyo en las herramientas tecnológicas, promovidas por el impulso de elementos como la motivación, el liderazgo, la búsqueda de capacitación y el asesoramiento financiero.
El análisis de la Resiliencia y el rendimiento académico en los estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Morgan Asch Jesús
Published: June 2021

La resiliencia ha tomado un papel protagónico en diversas áreas, desde la psicológica hasta la empresarial. El objetivo es determinar la relación que guardan los factores protectores resilientes con el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes universitarios. Se aplicó el instrumento de Wagnild & Young (1993) que logró una confiabilidad del Alpha de Cronbach de 0.91. El tamaño de la muestra fue de 497 estudiantes. Se determinó como fortalezas la confianza en sí mismo y la perseverancia. Como debilidades fueron detectadas la satisfacción personal, la ecuanimidad y el sentirse bien solo. Por tanto, se identificó que la resiliencia no explica de forma significativa el rendimiento académico.
A Silent Closed Rupture of the Flexor Digitorum Profundus on the Index Finger: An Unsolved Mystery
Authors: Yeo Hyun-Dong , Hwang Na-Hyun , Park Seung-Ha , Lee Byung-Il , Yoon Eul-Sik , Chung Jae-Ho
Published: June 2021

We report the case of a patient who fully recovered from a closed flexor tendon rupture through a two-stage flexor tendon reconstruction using silicone rods, despite a considerable delay in treatment. A 17-year-old male patient visited our clinic with a sudden inability to flex his left index finger, although there were no signs of injury. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed an extensive rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus from the base of the distal phalanx to the proximal phalangeal joint of his left hand. After a two-stage tendon graft operation was performed, the patient regained full flexion of the index finger and was able to hold a fist without any limitations in range of motion. Complete rupture of tendons usually accompanies history of trauma or underlying tendon pathology. In our case, however, the tendon rupture occurred silently with no obvious underlying causes. It is important to recognize the signs to evaluate the underlying structures for appropriate management and treatment. Even with considerable delay, the patient may regain full function of the tendon.
Kaplan’s Lesion of the Little Finger Treated with Open Reduction by a Volar Approach: A Case Report
Authors: Um Jung Hwan , Kim Soon Heum , Jo Dong In
Published: June 2021

Kaplan’s lesions are defined as open wounds with the metacarpal head exposed in the palms, accompanied by complex dorsal dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ). Kaplan’s lesions are clinically rare because the volar side of the MCPJ is anatomically supported and reinforced by a stronger adjacent structure. Moreover, lesions in the little finger are very rarely reported because most Kaplan’s lesions occur in the index finger. The reduction of lesions and restoration of joint stability is difficult when Kaplan’s lesions occur. Various methods have been currently introduced in the treatment of Kaplan’s lesions; however, no standardized treatment has been established because of the rarity of this disease. This paper reports a case of Kaplan’s lesion of the left little finger without fracture after a fall; the case was successfully treated with open reduction using a volar approach.
Violência doméstica: construções, repercussões e manutenção
Authors: Callou Regiane Clarice Macêdo , Magalhães Beatriz de Castro , Albuquerque Grayce Alencar
Published: June 2021

Esse artigo objetivou realizar análise reflexiva acerca das construções sociais implicadas na violência doméstica, suas manifestações, repercussões e manutenção cíclica. Trata-se de estudo bibliográfico desenvolvido através de uma revisão narrativa da literatura, cujo banco de dados foi composto por 35 artigos acrescidos de documentos oficiais e outras literaturas indicadas por especialistas. Após leitura crítica, estabeleceu-se as categorias de análise. A violência doméstica constitui-se em atos ou omissão, debelados em contexto privado e baseados no gênero, que resultam em danos físicos, psicológicos, sexuais, patrimoniais e morais. Esse tipo de violência, que ocorre em eventos cíclicos, implica em repercussões negativas, tanto no âmbito individual (danos físicos e psicossomáticos as vítimas), quanto no âmbito coletivo, resultando em perdas financeiras e danos sociais. Assim, ações sociais e em saúde que considerem a perspectiva do gênero, devem ser fomentadas, visando desintegrar a mulher do ciclo vicioso de vitimização doméstica, efetivando estratégias de enfrentamento que reestabeleçam e reforcem a autonomia da vítima sobre sua vida.
Ensino de imunologia utilizando ferramentas virtuais de aprendizagem em tempos de pandemia da COVID-19
Authors: Rodrigues Neto João Firmino
Published: June 2021

A pandemia da COVID-19 provocou profundas modificações no mundo inteiro, afetando de forma direta a educação mundial que teve que se adequar ao ensino remoto. Desta forma, objetivou-se relatar uma experiência de ensino bem-sucedida, utilizando ferramentas virtuais de aprendizagem que envolvem a gamificação. Foram utilizadas a plataforma virtual Kahoot, além de vídeo-aulas para execução da atividade que foi considerada muito satisfatória pelos discentes, pois garante uma maior fixação do conteúdo. Assim, podemos concluir que ferramentas virtuais de ensino que empregam a gamificação, como forma de auxiliar a construção do conhecimento, tem ganhado espaço e se destacado para tal propósito.
Reflexiones sobre la enseñanza universitaria en el Area de la salud en tiempos de pandemia
Authors: Casnati Ana María
Published: June 2021

La pandemia de COVID 19 que desde el 13 de marzo de 2020 se ha instalado en Uruguay ha generado un cambio sustancial en todos los niveles de enseñanza. Particularmente en la Universidad de la República se debieron adaptar  todos los cursos a la modalidad virtual o remota, logrando así la implementación y el desarrollo de la mayoría de los mismos...
Rapidly Destructive Coxopathy: an orthopedic and radiological challenge
Authors: Toga Akira , Balaji Ayush , Funayama Atsushi
Published: June 2021

Rapidly Destructive Coxopathy is a rare orthopedic manifestation that
results in the damage of the hip joint in a very limited timespan
causing severe hip pain and disability. It is difficult to differentiate
from osteoarthritis upon initial examination and can only be
distinguished through frequent follow-ups and radiographic evaluation.
Opposing community assembly patterns for dominant and non-dominant plant species in herbaceous ecosystems globally
Authors: Arnillas Carlos Alberto , Borer Elizabeth , Seabloom Eric , Alberti Juan , Baez Selene , Bakker Jonathon , Boughton Elizabeth , Buckley Yvonne , Bugalho Miguel , Donohue Ian , Dwyer John , Firn Jennifer , Gridzak Riley , Hagenah Nicole , Hautier Yann , Helm Aveliina , Jentsch Anke , Knops Johannes (Jean) M H , Komatsu Kimberly (La Pierre) , Laanisto Lauri , Laungani Ramesh , McCulley Rebecca , Moore Joslin , Morgan John , Peri Pablo , Power Sally , Price Jodi , Sankaran Mahesh , Schamp Brandon , Speziale Karina , Standish Rachel , Virtanen Risto , Cadotte Marc
Published: June 2021

Dominant and non-dominant plants could be subject to different biotic
and abiotic influences, partially because dominant plants modify the
environment where non-dominant plants grow, causing an interaction
asymmetry. Among other possibilities, if dominant plants compete
strongly, they should deplete most resources forcing non-dominant plants
into a more constrained niche space. Conversely, if dominant plants are
constrained by the environment, they might not fully deplete available
resources but instead ameliorate some of the environmental constraints
limiting non-dominants. Hence, the nature of the interactions between
the non-dominants could be modified by dominant species. However, when
plant competition and environmental constraints have similar effects on
dominant and non-dominant species no difference is expected. By
estimating phylogenetic dispersion in 78 grasslands across five
continents, we found that dominant species were clustered
(underdispersed), suggesting dominant species are likely organized by
environmental filtering, and that non-dominant species were either
randomly assembled or overdispersed. Traits showed similar trends, but
insufficient data prevented further analyses. Furthermore, several
lineages scattered in the phylogeny had more non-dominant species,
suggesting that traits related to non-dominants are phylogenetically
conserved and have evolved multiple times. We found some environmental
drivers of the dominant—non-dominant disparity. Our results indicate
that assembly patterns for dominants and non-dominants are different,
consistent with asymmetries in assembly mechanisms. Among the different
mechanisms we evaluated, the results suggest two complementary
hypotheses seldom explored: (1) Non-dominant species include lineages
adapted to thrive in the environment generated by the dominant species.
(2) Even when dominant species reduce resources to non-dominant ones,
dominant species could have a stronger effect on—at least—some
non-dominants by ameliorating the impact of the environment on them,
than by depleting resources and increasing the environmental stress to
those non-dominants. The results show that the dominant–non-dominant
asymmetry has ecological and evolutionary consequences fundamental to
understand plant communities.
Urbanization increases floral fidelity of pollinators
Authors: Suni Sevan , Hall Erin , Bahu Evangelina
Published: June 2021

Understanding how urbanization alters functional interactions among
pollinators and plants is critically important given increasing
anthropogenic land use and declines in pollinator populations.
Pollinators often exhibit short-term specialization, and visit plants of
the same species during one foraging trip. This facilitates plant
receipt of conspecific pollen – pollen on a pollinator that is the same
species as the plant on which the pollinator was foraging. Conspecific
pollen receipt facilitates plant reproductive success and is thus
important to plant and pollinator persistence. We investigated how
urbanization affects short term specialization of insect pollinators by
examining pollen loads on insects’ bodies and identifying the number and
species of pollen grains on insects caught in urban habitat fragments
and natural areas. We then assessed possible drivers of differences
between urban and natural areas, including frequency dependence in
foraging, species richness and diversity of the plant and pollinator
communities, floral abundance, and the presence of invasive plant
species. Pollinators were more specialized in urban fragments than in
natural areas, despite no differences in the species richness of plant
communities across site types. These differences were likely driven by
higher specialization of common pollinators, which were more abundant in
urban sites. Pollinators were also more specialized when foraging on
invasive plants across sites, and floral abundance of invasive plants
was higher in urban sites. Our findings reveal strong effects of
urbanization on pollinator fidelity to individual plant species and have
implications for the maintenance of plant species diversity in small
habitat fragments. The higher fidelity of pollinators to invasive plants
suggests that native species may receive fewer visits by pollinators.
Therefore, native plant species diversity may decline in urban sites
without continued augmentation of urban flora or removal of invasive
species.
The Learning Curve of Robotic Coronary Arterial Bypass Surgery: A Report From The STS Database
Authors: Patrick William , Iyengar Amit , Han Jason , Mays Jarvis , Helmers Mark , Kelly John , Wang Xingmei , Ghoreishi Mehrdad , Taylor Bradley , Atluri Pavan , Desai Nimesh , Williams Matthew
Published: June 2021

Background: There is limited data to inform minimum case requirements
for training in robotically-assisted coronary artery bypass grafting
(RA-CABG). Current recommendations rely on non-clinical endpoints and
expert opinion. Objectives: To determine the minimum number of RA-CABG
procedures required to achieve stable clinical outcomes. Methods: We
included isolated RA-CABG in The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
registry performed between 2014 and 2019 by surgeons without prior
RA-CABG experience. Outcomes were approach conversion, reoperation,
major morbidity or mortality, and procedural success. Case sequence
number was used as a continuous variable in logistic regression with
restricted cubic splines with fixed effects. Outcomes were compared
between operations performed earlier versus later in case sequences
using unadjusted and adjusted metrics. Results: There were 1195 cases
performed by 114 surgeons. A visual inflection point occurs by a
surgeon’s 10th procedure for approach conversion, major morbidity or
mortality, and overall procedural success after which outcomes
stabilize. There was a significant decrease in the rate of approach
conversion (7.7% and 2.5%), reoperation (18.9% and 10.8%), and major
morbidity or mortality (21.7% and 12.9%), as well as an increase in
rate of procedural success (72.9% and 85.3%) with increasing
experience between groups. In a multivariable logistic regression model
case sequences of >10 was an independent predictor of
decreased approach conversion (OR 0.27, 95% CI 0.09 to 0.84) and
increased rate procedural success (OR 1.96, 95% CI 1.00 to 3.84).
A Challenging VT Ablation with a Large Cardiac Tumor
Authors: Lynes Carlos , Lancaster Megan , Aboud asad Al , Stevenson William , Schlendorf Kelly , Richardson Travis
Published: June 2021

Ventricular tachycardia (VT) normally occurs from an abnormal structural
substrate. We report a case in which VT was caused by a large tumor in
the interventricular septum. Surgical intervention was not an option due
to the location of the tumor and its proximity to the coronary arteries.
The patient underwent ablation and upgrade to CRT before ultimately
receiving a heart transplant.
A Case of Catastrophic Epistaxis from the Internal Carotid Artery Due to Multiple Surgeries and Irradiations for Pituitary tumor: Rescued Without any Sequelae Utilizing High-Flow Bypass Using Radial Artery Graft and Simultaneous Skull Base Reconstruction.
Authors: Takabayashi Kosuke , Takebayashi Seiji , Sakurai Juro , Gotoh Shuho , Takizawa Katsumi
Published: June 2021

A patient with internal carotid artery (ICA) rupture due to multiple
irradiations underwent revascularization with high-flow bypass under the
condition that endovascular treatment could not be performed. It was
possible to safely remove necrotic tissues and reconstruct the skull
base using trapping of the ruptured ICA.
Reurbanizacja w modelu zrównoważonego rozwoju eco-city
Authors: Magdalena Grochulska-Salak
Published: June 2021

Współczesne modele kształtowania miast wprowadzają zasady tzw. projektowania zrównoważonego. Zagadnienia odporności miejskiego ekosystemu, poprawy parametrów definiujących środowisko miejskie oraz polepszenia integracji społecznej wiążą się z nowoczesnym sposobem projektowania struktury funkcjonalno-przestrzennej stanowiącej nierozerwalną całość z systemem przyrodniczym, infrastrukturą tzw. zielonąi niebieską. W planowaniu urbanistycznym odporność w procesie reurbanizacji wprowadzają rozwijane koncepcje eco-cities i smart cities. Dla obu tych modeli miast należy zdefiniować ich funkcje, a takżeokreślić nowoczesne, prośrodowiskowe parametry dotyczące zabudowy i infrastruktury obszarów miejskichw powiązaniu z systemem przyrodniczym miasta. W publikacji wskazane są obszary problemowe dotyczące przekształceń obszarów zurbanizowanych. Zagadnienia te dotyczą problemu rewitalizacji obszarówzdegradowanych w mieście, „rezerw terenowych” w zagospodarowaniu ekstensywnym oraz w obszarach związanych z infrastrukturą techniczną i transportem publicznym. Charakterystyka modelu projektowania regeneratywnego i odporności prowadzi do określenia wytycznych planistycznych dla potrzeb nowych standardów kształtowania struktury funkcjonalnej i przestrzennej związanej z systemem przyrodniczym miasta. Wskazana jest problematyka przekształceń obszarów zurbanizowanych w odniesieniu do określenia połączenia budynków z obszarami biologicznie aktywnymi i infrastrukturą w mieście.
Experimental investigation on the post-fire performance of reactive powder concrete columns
Authors: Kadhum Mohammed , Mahdi Zainab , Funfakh Yousif , Mohammed Zaid , Abdulraheem Mustafa , Gkantou Michaela
Published: June 2021

The increased use of reactive powder concrete (RPC) in concrete structures has attracted attention towards the structural behavior of RPC in fires. This work examines experimentally the performance of RPC and NSC columns subjected to 25% of the ultimate load and exposed to direct fire flame for a period of 30 and 60 min at various temperature levels. The paper aims to evaluate the maximum temperature level and fire duration that can be withstood by this type of concrete columns. The results show that the failure mode of RPC columns without reinforcement is a sudden shear failure, whereas the failure mode of reinforced RPC columns is a crushing failure with rupture of certain ties. The RPC columns at high temperatures spall intensively; additionally, the ultimate strength clearly decreases compared to the NSC columns at the same conditions.
Characteristics of interconnections of construction sector and environment: regional study of Ukraine
Authors: Mokiy Anatoliy , Pynda Yuriy , Ilyash Olha , Pikh Mariia , Pynda Rostyslav
Published: June 2021

The proposed modelling of the relationship between the spatial and component structure of the construction industry development and the environment helped to obtain combinations of high and medium levels of the impact of integral indicators of labour, productive and foreign economic components of the construction sector on the environmental index of the region. The high level of adaptability of the models used for the period 2013– –2018 confirms the relationship between the development of the construction sector in most regions of Ukraine and the lowest level of the ecological index. This proves the scientific hypothesis about the negative impact of construction on the country’s ecosystem. The study indicates that the dynamic characteristics of the relationship between the building system and the environment should take into account the existence of direct and indirect or even “hidden” relationships between the components. The scientific value of the study consists in using models of fuzzy sets to assess the relationship between the construction system and the ecosystem based on defuzzification, which preserves the flexibility of the process of assessing the development of subsystems in construction and making decisions as to reducing the negative environmental impact in regions.
Factors influencing the transformation of Iraqi holy cities: the case of Al-Najaf
Authors: Farhan Sabeeh L. , Antón Daniel , Akef Venus S. , Zubaidi Salah L. , Hashim Khalid S.
Published: June 2021

The historic centre of the Iraqi city of Al-Najaf embraces a seasonal pilgrimage to its holy sites that forces unusual urban conditions. This paper examines the impact of development projects and studies on the heritage integrity of the public (religious). This paper, therefore, recommends raising public awareness to adopt design approaches to face the overflow of visitors and the loss of heritage identity.
From devotion to commitment: Towards a critical ontology of engagement
Authors: Perunovic Andrea
Published: June 2021

This article approaches the notion of engagement from the perspective of
critical ontology. With language as the starting point of its hermeneutic
task, it commences with an etymological analyses of diverse Indo-European
words gravitating around the semantic field of the notion of engagement.
From these introductory insights obtained by an exercise in comparative
linguistics, devotion and commitment are mapped as two opposite, yet
inseparable, modes of being of engagement. Both of these modes seem to
condition engagement in an ontologically disparate manner. While examining
their fundamental structures, some of the canonical concepts of history of
philosophy such as being, existence, subjectivity, or world - and also some
of its constitutive binary oppositions such as body/mind,
individual/collective, transcendence/immanence, light/darkness and
sacred/secular - will be reconsidered through the prism of different
ontological dispositions that devotion and commitment impose respectively on
engagement. The overall aim of this investigation is to bring forth the main
existential characteristics of being-engaged, by interpreting the roles of
who, where, and what of engagement, and in order to provide a fundamental
conceptual apparatus for a critical ontology of engagement.
STAT3 Regulates Mitochondrial Gene Expression in Pancreatic β-Cells and Its Deficiency Induces Glucose Intolerance in Obesity
Authors: Schaschkow Anaïs , Pang Lokman , Vandenbempt Valerie , Elvira Bernat , Litwak Sara A. , Vekeriotaite Beata , Maillard Elisa , Vermeersch Marjorie , Paula Flavia M.M. , Pinget Michel , Perez-Morga David , Gough Daniel J. , Gurzov Esteban N.
Published: June 2021

Most obese and insulin-resistant individuals do not develop diabetes. This is the result of the capacity of β-cells to adapt and produce enough insulin to cover the needs of the organism. The underlying mechanism of β-cell adaptation in obesity, however, remains unclear. Previous studies have suggested a role for STAT3 in mediating β-cell development and human glucose homeostasis, but little is known about STAT3 in β-cells in obesity. We observed enhanced cytoplasmic expression of STAT3 in severely obese subjects with diabetes. To address the functional role of STAT3 in adult β-cells, we generated mice with tamoxifen-inducible partial or full deletion of STAT3 in β-cells and fed them a high-fat diet before analysis. Interestingly, β-cell heterozygous and homozygous STAT3-deficient mice showed glucose intolerance when fed a high-fat diet. Gene expression analysis with RNA sequencing showed that reduced expression of mitochondrial genes in STAT3 knocked down human EndoC-β1H cells, confirmed in FACS-purified β-cells from obese STAT3-deficient mice. Moreover, silencing of STAT3 impaired mitochondria activity in EndoC-β1H cells and human islets, suggesting a mechanism for STAT3-modulated β-cell function. Our study postulates STAT3 as a novel regulator of β-cell function in obesity.
Circulating Thrombospondin-2 as a Novel Fibrosis Biomarker of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Lee Chi-Ho , Seto Wai-Kay , Lui David Tak-Wai , Fong Carol Ho-Yi , Wan Helen Yilin , Cheung Chloe Yu-Yan , Chow Wing-Sun , Woo Yu-Cho , Yuen Man-Fung , Xu Aimin , Lam Karen Siu-Ling
Published: June 2021

OBJECTIVE

Preclinical studies have suggested that thrombospondin-2 (TSP2) is implicated in liver fibrosis. However, the clinical relevance of TSP2 in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) remains undefined. Here, we investigated the cross-sectional and longitudinal associations of circulating TSP2 levels with advanced fibrosis (F3 or greater [≥FE] fibrosis) in NAFLD.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Serum TSP2 levels were measured in 820 patients with type 2 diabetes and NAFLD. All participants received vibration-controlled transient elastography (VCTE) at baseline to evaluate their hepatic steatosis and fibrosis using controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) and liver stiffness (LS) measurements, respectively. Among those without advanced fibrosis at baseline, reassessment VCTE was performed to determine whether ≥F3 fibrosis had developed over time. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the cross-sectional and longitudinal associations of serum TSP2 level with ≥F3 fibrosis.

RESULTS

Baseline serum TSP2 level was independently associated with the presence of ≥F3 fibrosis (odds ratio [OR] 5.13, P < 0.001). The inclusion of serum TSP2 level significantly improved the identification of ≥F3 fibrosis by clinical risk factors. Over a median follow-up of 1.5 years, 8.8% developed ≥F3 fibrosis. Baseline serum TSP2 level was significantly associated with incident ≥F3 fibrosis (OR 2.82, P = 0.005), independent of other significant clinical risk factors of fibrosis progression, including BMI, platelet count, and CAP at baseline.

CONCLUSIONS

Circulating TSP2 level was associated with both the presence and the development of advanced fibrosis and might be a potentially useful prognostic biomarker for the development and progression of liver fibrosis in patients with type 2 diabetes and NAFLD.
Replacement of Sedentary Behavior by Various Daily-Life Physical Activities and Structured Exercises: Genetic Risk and Incident Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Li Xiang , Zhou Tao , Ma Hao , Liang Zhaoxia , Fonseca Vivian A , Qi Lu
Published: June 2021

Objective:
To prospectively analyze the association of sedentary behavior
time with T2D risk and perform the iso-temporal substitution analyses to
estimate the effect of substituting sedentary behaviors by equal time of different types of daily-life physical
activities and structured exercise. We also examined modifications by the genetic
predisposition to T2D.

Research
Design and Methods: We included 475,502 participants free of T2D in the UK Biobank. Sedentary
time was quantified by summing up the time spent on television watching,
computer using, and driving.

Results:
During a
median follow-up of 11 years, we documented 18,169 incident T2D. Comparing the
extreme categories (≥6 vs. <2 hours/day), the hazard ratio (HR) for T2D was
1.58 (95% CI, 1.47-1.71), after adjustment for age, race, sex, lifestyle
factors, and other covariates. Replacing 30 minutes of sedentary behavior per day with an equal time of different types of daily-life activities and
structured exercise were significantly associated with a 6-31% risk reduction of
T2D, with strenuous sports showing the strongest (31%, 95% CI, 24%-37%) benefit.
Moreover, we found a significant interaction between sedentary behavior and
genetic predisposition on the risk of T2D (p-interaction=0.0008). The
association was more profound among participants with a lower genetic risk of
T2D.

Conclusions:
Our study
indicates that sedentary behavior time is associated with an increased risk of
T2D; replacing sedentary behavior
with a short-duration (30 minutes/day) daily-life physical activities or
structured exercise is related to a significant reduction in T2D risk. Furthermore,
such association
was stronger among those with a lower genetic risk of T2D.
Spinal dorsal rami injection and radiofrequency neurolysis for low back pain caused by osteoporosis-induced thoracolumbar vertebral compression fractures
Authors: Zhou Linqiu , Zhou Jeffrey
Published: June 2021

Objective: Low back pain caused by osteoporosis-induced thoracolumbar vertebral compression fractures is a common debilitating disorder. The aims of this study were to determine the accuracy and efficacy of spinal dorsal ramus injection and radiofrequency neurolysis for pain reduction in patients with this condition.
Methods: This study was a retrospective chart review of 46 patients with low back pain caused by osteoporosis-induced thoracolumbar vertebral compression fractures. All patients had been treated with spinal dorsal ramus injection with mixed Sensorcaine (Fresenius Kabi, USA) and Depo-Medrol (Pfizer, USA). In some patients further treatment with radiofrequency neurolysis had been required after the initial injection wore off.
Results: Out of a total of 46 patients, 45 (97.7%) had ??50% reduction in low back pain immediately after injection. After the initial injection wore off, 18 patients remained pain free and 27 required radiofrequency neurolysis. The follow-up period ranged from 60 to 1,440 days (mean 335 days). The intensity of low back pain decreased from 7.09???0.84 (numerical pain scale of 0?10) before treatment to 1.39???1.51 immediately after the injection, and to 0.96???1.36 at the last office visit.
Conclusion: Spinal dorsal ramus injection and radio-frequency neurolysis are effective and accurate therapies for low back pain caused by osteoporosis-induced thoracolumbar vertebral compression fractures.
Diagnóstico de aspectos productivos y ambientales en el cultivo de Aguacate Hass del Oriente Antioqueño
Authors: Quiceno Rico Juan Manuel , Londoño Chica Santiago , Mora Gaviria Giovani Alfonso , Giraldo Franco Marcela , Molina Anibal Ricardo , Morales García Blanca Lucía , Pássaro Carvalho Catarina
Published: June 2021

En la actualidad el cultivo de aguacate Hass ha venido creciendo en el país como respuesta al mercado internacional demandante. El Oriente Antioqueño, en respuesta a esta dinámica económica, ha respondido positivamente con el aumento en el número de unidades productivas de aguacate. Por este motivo y con el propósito de comprender algunos aspectos de la dinámica aguacatera de la región, se realizó un pequeño estudio diagnóstico basado en encuestas. Las preguntas estuvieron encaminadas a la recolección de información sobre producción y manejo fitosanitario-ambiental, con la cual se construyó una base de datos. La muestra evaluada correspondió en su mayoría a pequeños productores, sin embargo, dejó ver aspectos de inversión, rentabilidad e impactos ambientales en recursos como el agua, los bosques y la biodiversidad. En producción, se puede observar que la región es una buena proveedora de aguacate en especial al principio y mitad del año. A nivel ambiental es positivo la conservación de bosques naturales o plantados dentro de sus fincas. De igual forma, se identificó la utilización de muchos productos químicos sin registro ICA en los cultivos. Este diagnóstico deja claro que se deben llevar a cabo estudios a mayor profundidad y detalle para comprender adecuadamente todos los aspectos que giran alrededor del cultivo de aguacate Hass y ayudarán a potenciar el mercado.
SURFO Technical Report No. 2003-01
Authors:   SURFO
Published: June 2021

The 2002 technical reports written by undergraduate students participating in the SURFO (Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships in Oceanography) Program while at the University of Rhode Island.
SURFO Technical Report No. 2004-01
Authors:   SURFO
Published: June 2021

The 2003 technical reports written by undergraduate students participating in the SURFO (Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships in Oceanography) Program while at the University of Rhode Island.
Pelaksanaan Hibah Harta Bercagar dalam Industri Perancangan dan Pengurusan Harta Orang Islam
Authors: MOHAMED SAID NOOR LIZZA , WAN AYUB WAN AMIRUL ADLI
Published: June 2021

The credit convenience through loan installment made it easier for the society to own an unmovable property. However, the emerging issue of the matter is it also contributes to loads of frozen assets. The concept of hibah is being applied as introductory step in planning assets so it can continuously be benefitted. However, the policy practiced by the banks is still not allowing any charged property to be transferred through hibah besides the property as it also does not fully belong to the buyer. This research analyzes the implementation of hibah for charged property according to fuqaha’s view and observe the product implementation in Malaysia Law. This research is conducted by qualitative method using document analysis as the design of the research. The findings indicated that hibah of charged property is valid according to some of the fuqaha’s view with a few conditions. The differences in the verdicts of courts in Syariah Courts about the hibah cases however confirmed that hibah is being accepted in institutions. Few challenges and weaknesses have to be overcome to implement the product so that it can not be challenged by any party. The solution between hibah document provider and the loan provider has to be quickly executed in order for a guaranteed implementation of the product
Dashboard Visualisation for Healthcare Performance Management: Balanced scorecard method
Authors: Victor Stephen , Farooq Ayesha
Published: June 2021

Objective: The increase in demand for hospitalisation in an environment of financial stress has hastened the quest for more efficient healthcare delivery systems. In the past performance management methodologies in the healthcare sector have been predominantly static resulting in a lack of consistency, comparability and timeliness. To mitigate these shortcomings this research work has attempted to create a conceptual framework in the digital dashboard format. 
Setting: Of the frameworks presently used, the Balanced Scorecard(BSC) is very popular, primarily because the BSC is a management system (not just a measurement system) that helps an organization highlight its vision and translate them into action.
Design: The design adopted in this research work is primarily qualitative and exploratory. The methodology includes collating KPIs from published literature, crystallising them using the Delphi Method and applying the Likert-scale to prioritise them. To facilitate visualisation of the prioritised KPIs in the BSC format, the construction of a digital dashboard was envisaged. 
Results: A dynamic dashboard was created in the BSC format with three Key Performance Indicators(KPI) for each of the four perspectives.

Financial: Return on assets, average daily collections and working capital ratio
Customer Perspective: Patient satisfaction, lost business – number of appointments not attended and percentage of patients Leaving Against Medical Advice(LAMA)
Internal Processes: Billing and collections/posting time, emergency patients triaged within 15 minutes of arrival and patient waiting time
Learning And Growth: Empowerment (decision-making & participation), employee satisfaction and strategic alliances/partnerships
A Focussed Literature Review of Power and Influence Leadership Theories
Authors: Olley Richard
Published: June 2021

This Narrative Theoretical Literature Review relates to the evolution and translation of two contemporary leadership theories and anchors these to a leadership theory framework that demonstrates where they fit within the leadership theory body of knowledge.

This literature review was an integral part of the preparation for a mixed-methods study related to leadership in the aged care sector which has successfully concluded and one of the major findings of that yet unpublished study is that the followership is positively influenced in their work performance with a reduced turnover intention if they considered that their leader was authentic and ethical.  Authentic and ethical leadership appear to be escalating in importance and translatability to the health and social care environments struggling with unmet workforce demands and high consumer expectations. 

The review contains a description and timeline of the development of each of the theories included.  This literature review is useful for investigating either or both leadership theories or their application to health and social care or designing leadership training programs or leader performance assessment tools.
ТРУДОВЕ ВИХОВАННЯ ЯК ЗАСІБ КОРЕКЦІЇЇ ЛЮДЕЙ ІЗ ІНВАЛІДНІСЮ ВНАСЛІДОК ІНТЕЛЕКТУЛЬНИХ ПОРУШЕНЬ
Authors:   Сумський державний педагогічний університет імені А. С. Макаренко, Гусєва Тетяна
Published: June 2021

У статті здійснено теоретичний аналіз проблеми трудового виховання як засобу корекції людей із інвалідністю внаслідок інтелектуальних порушень. Окреслено шляхи допомоги таким людям в умовах реабілітаційної установи, до яких віднесено розвиток особистих трудових умінь людей із інвалідністю; збагачення уявлень про навколишнє середовище в процесі праці; розвиток уявлень, сприймання, мислення, набуття вмінь планувати та передбачати результат праці, оволодіння різними знаряддями праці; виховання потреби й готовності працювати в колективі; розвиток дрібної моторики, зорової та рухової координації, координації рухів рук, виховання взаємодопомоги, колективізму, готовності працювати, формування позитивного ставлення до праці дорослого, уміння доводити працю до кінця; виховання працювати правильно, охайно; розвиток мовленнєвого спілкування, розширення та збагачення словника. Ефективність роботи залежала від її цілеспрямованості й систематичності, створення відповідних умов для розвитку якостей, необхідних для трудової діяльності, усвідомлення мети та характеру праці, умов її виконання, дотримання охоронно-педагогічного режиму з урахуванням специфічних особливостей психічного розвитку кожної особистості.
АНАЛІЗ ПРОБЛЕМИ ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ МОБІЛЬНОСТІ КОРЕКЦІЙНИХ ПЕДАГОГІВ
Authors:   Кам’янець-Подільський національний університет імені Івана Огієнка, Докучина Тетяна
Published: June 2021

У статті здійснено обґрунтування актуальності й теоретичний аналіз проблеми формування професійної мобільності корекційних педагогів. Проаналізовано різні підходи до визначення сутності професійної мобільності. Обґрунтовано актуальність та визначено необхідність формування професійної мобільності в корекційних педагогів у процесі професійного навчання та професійної діяльності. Визначено чинники, що впливають формування професійної мобільності корекційних педагогів. Перспективним напрямом дослідження є розробка та апробація змісту й методичного забезпечення формування професійної мобільності корекційних педагогів.
SEMANTIC ANALYSIS OF SCIENTIFIC DEFINITION “CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS”
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Kozibroda Larysa
Published: June 2021

he article aims at investigation of approaches towards the scientific definition of notion “children with special needs”. The semantic analysis of scientific notions of “needs”, “special educational needs”, have revealed the essence and content of approaches of researchers to the interpretation of the notion “children with special educational needs”; information about inclusion and inclusive approach in the context of socialization has been systemized. It has been proved, that the notion “people with special educational needs” can be applied to those children, who need extra additional recourses in the process of being educated. This notion includes a great variety of children (gifted children, children with mental and physical disabilities, physically challenged children, homeless children, orphans).
ЕТАПНІСТЬ РОЗВИТКУ СИСТЕМИ РАННЬОЇ ДОПОМОГИ В УКРАЇНІ
Authors:   Дніпровський національний університет імені Олеся Гончара, Хоменко Світлана
Published: June 2021

У статті досліджено й визначено етапи розвитку системи ранньої допомоги в Україні на основі узагальнення законодавчого підгрунтя за роки незалежності України щодо розвитку системи освіти дітей із особливими потребами й міжнародної та вітчизняної практики ранньої допомоги дітям з народження. Проаналізовано основні положення, задекларовані в міжнародних і національних законодавчих нормативноправових документах організації системи ранньої допомоги дітям із особливими освітніми потребами в різні часові періоди, описано існуючу практику організації ранньої допомоги на кожному етапі її становлення в Україні.
STUDENTS SOCIAL HEALTH FORMATION IN THE CONDITIONS OF DISTANCE LEARNING
Authors:   Kamianets-Podilsky National University named after Ivan Ohienko, Bakhmat Nataliia
Published: June 2021

The article analyzes the theoretical aspects of the students’ social health formation in terms of distance learning, substantiates the issues covered in the scientific literature on improving the level of social health of students. It is established that formation of students’ social health in the conditions of distance learning depends on their readiness to fully realize themselves in society, the ability to unleash their potential in all areas of the social environment, the ability to apply modern technologies for learning and the ability to overcome psychological barriers to communication with a teacher, peers and self-organization.
РОЗРОБКА ТА ТЕОРЕТИЧНЕ ОБҐРУНТУВАННЯ СИСТЕМИ ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ПІДГОТОВКИ МАЙБУТНІХ ФАХІВЦІВ З ОХОРОНИ ПРАЦІ
Authors:   Кам’янець-Подільський національний університет імені Івана Огієнка, Білик Роман
Published: June 2021

У статті розглянуто систему професійної підготовки майбутніх фахівців працеохоронної галузі в закладах професійної освіти, під якою ми розуміємо відношення заданих процесів, засобів і методів їх реалізації, що необхідні для забезпечення прогнозованого впливу на освітній процес підготовки майбутніх фахівців працеохоронної галузі з високим рівнем професійних та загальнолюдських якостей. Основними характеристиками цієї системи є: структурність, ієрархічність, цілісність, ідеологічна цілісність, взаємозв’язок з оточуючим середовищем, спроможність адаптуватися в умовах змінних зовнішніх факторів. Побудовано модель системи професійної підготовки майбутніх фахівців з охорони праці в закладах професійної освіти та обґрунтовано основні її компоненти, зокрема: цільового, змістового, операційного, процесуального, результативного блоків.
ДО ПИТАННЯ ПРО ФОРМУВАННЯ ДБАЙЛИВОГО СТАВЛЕННЯ ДО ДОВКІЛЛЯ МАЙБУТНІХ АВІАЦІЙНИХ ФАХІВЦІВ У ПРОЦЕСІ ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ПІДГОТОВКИ
Authors:   Льотна академія Національного авіаційного університету, Бондарчук Світлана
Published: June 2021

У статті розглянуто шляхи формування дбайливого ставлення до довкілля майбутніх авіаційних фахівців у процесі професійної підготовки. Розглянуто місце вищої школи в сталому розвитку. Проаналізовано роботи сучасних науковців, які займалися дослідженням зазначеної тематики. На прикладі Льотної академії Національного авіаційного університету запропоновано розглянути становлення дбайливого, небайдужого відношення до довкілля шляхом екологізації освіти та проведення різноманітних екологічних заходів через активне залучення курсантів/студентів до цього процесу. Запропоновані шляхи вирішення проблеми
ДОСВІД ІЗМАЇЛЬСЬКОГО ДЕРЖАВНОГО ГУМАНІТАРНОГО УНІВЕРСИТЕТУ В ГАЛУЗІ ВПРОВАДЖЕННЯ ОСВІТНІХ ІННОВАЦІЙ
Authors:   Ізмаїльський державний гуманітарний університет, Допополик Катерина , Смирнова Ірина , Певсе Андрея ,   Закарпатський угорський інститут імені Ференца Ракоці ІІ
Published: June 2021

Відображений досвід Ізмаїльського державного гуманітарного університету в галузі впровадження освітніх інновацій і, особливо, у їх застосуванні з метою підвищення мотивації здобувачів вищої освіти сприймати знання та генерувати нові. Описане впровадження освітніх інновацій в освітній процес здобувачів вищої освіти освітньо-професійної програми «Середня освіта: трудове навчання та технології. Інформатика», першого рівня вищої освіти на здобуття освітнього ступеня бакалавр за спеціальністю 014 Середня освіта, предметна спеціальність 014.10 Трудове навчання та технології, галузі знань 01 Освіта/Педагогіка, кваліфікація: Бакалавр освіти з трудового навчання та технологій. Учитель трудового навчання, технологій та інформатики.
ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ СТРАТЕГІЙ І ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ ЕВРИСТИЧНОЇ ОСВІТИ У ВІТЧИЗНЯНІЙ ПЕДАГОГІЦІ
Authors:   Сумський державний педагогічний університет імені А. С. Макаренка, Лазарєв Микола , Нефедченко Оксана ,   Сумський державний університет, Лазарєва Олена ,   Харківський національний педагогічний університет імені Г. С. Сковороди
Published: June 2021

Основна стратегія евристичної освіти полягає у створенні умов для розвитку і творчої самореалізації особистості. Професійно-творча самореалізація майбутнього педагога включає становлення гуманістичних і креативних особистісних якостей, зокрема, професійно-творчих компетентностей. В евристичній освіті застосовується широкий діапазон інноваційних технологій – від найпростіших до складних і поліструктурованих, і найбільше місце серед них займають конструктивні та креативні технології й створені за їх допомогою особистісно значимі освітні продукти. Перспективними видаються такі напрями наукових розвідок, як знаходження способів суттєвої модернізації існуючих технологій лекцій, семінарських, практичних занять, перетворення педагогічної практики майбутніх учителів у спільну евристично-дослідницьку роботу досвідчених майстрів і майбутньої генерації педагогів.