bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DISCIPLINE IN EDUCATION: CAUSES AND POSSIBLE STRATEGIES TO CURB EXAMINATION MALPRACTICES IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS
Authors: Adzrolo Ben , Asamoah-Gyimah Kenneth , Cobbinah Andrews , Annan-Brew Ruth
Published: November 2021

This paper investigated the causes and possible strategies to minimize examination malpractices in Senior High Schools (SHSs) in Ghana. A descriptive survey design with a quantitative approach was used for the study. Proportional stratified and simple random sampling techniques were used to select a sample of 335 respondents which comprised 302 students and 33 teachers. Frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations were used to analyse the data gathered. The findings revealed that the leading cause of examination malpractices was ‘insufficient students’ preparation for WASSCE and Public education on effects of examination malpractices has also emerged as the number one strategy to minimize the menace. It was concluded that in schools where a conducive environment and teaching/ learning materials are not provided for effective academic work, performance falls below what is expected, to achieve academic success, students and teachers engage in examination malpractices to raise the academic image of the school. It was recommended that school authorities provide a conducive teaching and learning environment to ensure effective academic work in schools to minimize the menace.

 

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HIGHER EDUCATION IN EVOLVING WORLD: ACCELERATING THE PACE OF CHANGE IN TEACHING FOR LEARNING
Authors: Dawo Jane Irene , Sika James
Published: November 2021

World-wide, 21st century higher education (HE) involves knowledge acquisition focused on addressing societal challenges. Fundamentally valuable are high order skills, such as critical thinking, creative problem solving, teamwork, evaluation, analysis, digital literacy, adaptability, and communication which can be used to navigate across a wide range of disciplines attributive to success in modern society. This is achievable through quality teaching for quality learning and hence the need for modernized pedagogical experience. In this regard, modern pedagogy in HE demands beyond routinized merely teachers’ transmission of information versus students’ retention efforts. It delves into the teaching of students on how to handle, address and interpret concepts, evidence and ideas, how to think and act as experts and how to produce original insights and valuable knowledge for the benefit of society, and ultimately, how to remain ahead of foreseeable societal challenges. Due to this, universities should change pedagogical approaches from fact-based traditional lecturing to interactive teaching with the aim of fostering deep understanding and expert-mindedness for problem-solving. This would result in graduates who fit the emerging economic, social and political situations that nations experience. They should be able to; approach societal challenges given their grounded curiosity, critical thinking and creativity, apply innovative skills in addressing real world problems, display a strong sense of personal and professional identity, and portray a high sense of self-efficacy. This paper is an attempt to explain how HE can give forth products who are world leaders in their specific disciplines in respect of teaching, research and community service.

 

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EXAMINING THE CULTURAL ELEMENTS IN STORY BOOKS USED IN TEACHING TURKISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SAMPLE OF DEDE KORKUT STORIES
Authors: Bekis Tuğba Nur , Yiğit Murat
Published: November 2021

Language is a vital part of human connection. All people need language in order to build relations with other people. Besides this, language encodes culture and provides the means through which culture is shared and passed from one generation to the next. In this sense, language is the basis of social and communicative ability. Communication is the transmission of signals or messages through verbal or nonverbal linguistic signs. Throughout this process, effective use of cultural signs positively affects the communication cycle. Especially, the use of texts including rich cultural elements helps the learner understand the nuances of meaning. With rich motifs, fantastic fiction, elements of curiosity and rich cultural content, Dede Korkut stories are in this sense among the rare works that are suitable for in the field of teaching Turkish as a foreign language. To this end, it is of great importance to find cultural patterns embedded in Dede Korkut stories and take advantage of these texts in teaching Turkish as a foreign language. The study aims to find cultural patterns embedded in Dede Korkut stories and to classify the vocabulary units, i.e., building blocks of these cultural patterns. Research data has been collected through using document analysis method. In the analysis of research data, the descriptive data analysis technique has been used. 7 Dede Korkut story books published by Yunus Emre Institute for B1-C2 levels have been carefully assessed based on 7 different culture levels: family-kinship, food-drink, clothing-textile, color, profession, management-law and spoken language-daily communication. The study results show that it will be right decision to benefit from Dede Korkut stories in teaching Turkish foreigners because they represent the cultural richness of Turkish language, have a rich stock of cultural customs and traditions, and include the high frequency words across the culture levels. 

 

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Evaluation of Member State Provisions Addressing Land Policy and Restitution by the European Commission
Authors: Korom Ágoston
Published: November 2021

The scope of action of EU Member States’ land policies lies at the intersection of positive and negative integration. Therefore, if a Member State restricts the ownership and use of agricultural land, it implies both the legitimate restriction of fundamental freedoms and that it achieves the targets listed under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) on improving the quality of living for farmers in keeping with the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). Despite this, it is worrisome that the EU’s control over negative integration does not allow Member States to create sustainable regulations. In contrast, the EU law leaves it entirely to the Member States to introduce restitution measures vis-à-vis the properties that were confiscated before their accession. The EU’s control prohibits direct discrimination against the citizens of other Member States. Under certain circumstances, according to the European Commission, the general principles of EU law and the provisions of the Charter can help individuals enforce restitution provisions. Bearing this in mind, we analysed the practice of the European Commission, its statements, and procedures against Member States, given that these are based on professional and/or political considerations. We examine the practice of the Commission and the CJEU vis-à-vis a Hungarian legislation on the so-called ‘zsebszerződések’. We also propose recommendations.
Das Mikrobiom im Dialog mit therapeutischen T-Zellen
Authors: Visekruna Alexander , Luu Maik
Published: November 2021

Die Besiedlung unseres Darms mit Bakterien und Pilzen steht im Zusammenhang mit der Entstehung unterschiedlicher Entzündungs-, Autoimmun- und Tumorkrankheiten. Insbesondere lösliche, mikrobielle Stoffwechselprodukte
sind in der Lage, die Aktivität von Immunzellen und somit die Effektivität von Immuntherapeutika zu modulieren. Das Verständnis der zellulären Wirkmechanismen ermöglicht spezifische Modifikationen, welche die Funktion von Tumor-spezifischen T-Zellen verbessern. Somit stellt das Mikrobiom eine „Schatzkiste” gefüllt mit biologisch aktiven Molekülen dar, die sowohl die Entwicklung neuartiger Immunzell-Therapien erlauben, als auch dabei helfen können, den Therapie-Erfolg anhand des Patienten-spezifischen Profils von Darmbakterien und mikrobiellen Metaboliten vorherzusagen.
Technology of Use of Hadith Examples in Spiritual and Moral Education of Students
Authors:   PhD in Pedagogies, Termez State Institute of Pedagogics, Samiev Asror
Published: November 2021

This article is mainly aimed at reinforcing education and humanity in the process of spiritual and moral development during the globalization, mainly in the course of the current scientific and technological tendencies, and their solution of the use of hadith examples in educational classes. The information included and the use of harmoniously developed generation is illuminated with examples of the current issues.
Analisis Usability Sistem Komputerisasi Haji Terpadu Palembang Menggunakan Metode System Usability Scale (SUS)
Authors: Abdurrahman Abdurrahman , Ulfa Maria
Published: November 2021

The Palembang Integrated Hajj Computerized System which is currently used as an information system for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, because the entire data processing process for the purpose of making Hajj documents such as passports, departure and return flights, banking and biodata of prospective pilgrims refers to the integrated computer system. Both internally and externally there has never been an evaluation, either at the time of design, manufacture or implementation. This research was conducted with the title "Usability Analysis of the Palembang Integrated Hajj Computerized System Using the System Usability Scale (SUS) Method". Aims to measure the level of usefulness of the Palembang Siskohat Application and test the validity and reliability using SPSS 24. System Usability Scale (SUS) With 16 questions as a benchmark for assessing the application. 30 respondents were selected among the administrative staff of the Hajj and Umrah pilgrims in Palembang. The results of the usability test showed the value of Learnibilty 4.68, Efficiency 4.46, Memorabilty 4.64, Error 3.34 Satisfaction 3.74, the average usability value was expressed by Very good reliability and validity on each variable indicate that the questionnaire for each variable has a fairly good level of reliability.
Penerapan Metode C4.5 Berbasis Particle Swarm Optimization Untuk Memprediksi Penjualan Obat Pada Apotek Bunda Azka
Authors: Lestari Desi , Nasir Muhammad
Published: November 2021

The application of the C4.5 Algorithm based on Particle Swarm Optimization to classify the level of sales of drugs that are often sold at the Bunda Azka Pharmacy, is a strategic thing to reduce the problems experienced by the pharmacy. Classify the level of sales of drugs sold using the C4.5 method. based on particle swarm optimization, to find out whether the C4.5 method based on particle swarm optimization (PSO) can optimize drug sales in the future. This research method uses a descriptive method, namely by conducting case study research by studying activities in the field, observing and interviewing stakeholders. in the initial step of this research is the determination of the attributes that will be processed into data mining with the help of rapidminer tools, this study the author uses the KDD model as a standardization in the data mining process. at the pharmacy. The data will later be processed using the c4.5 algorithm based on Particle Swarm Optimization to find the accuracy results of the prediction of the data. The data sample used is the number of 65 drug transaction records at the Bunda Azka Pharmacy. In the test results, the accuracy of Particle Swarm Optimization was 78.10%, for class recall drug sales was 72.50% and after using Particle Swarm Optimization increased to 78.33%, while precision had an accuracy of 77.92% and after using Particle Swarm Optimization increased to 80.33%. From the results of testing with Particle Swarm Optimization, there is an increase in accuracy of 7.15% from the research application of the C4.5 Method Based on Particle Swarm Optimization to Predict Drug Sales at Bunda Azka Pharmacy.
Dashboard Monitoring Website Dosen Studi Kasus Universitas Bina Darma
Authors: Wahyudi Iqbal , Syazili Ahmad
Published: November 2021

The concept of dashboard performance is an information system application model provided for managers to present performance quality information, from a company or organizational institution, dashboards have been widely adopted by companies or businesses. In this study, the authors designed a dashboard that was used as a monitoring system for lecturer posting activities at Binadarma University, Palembang. The limitation of the dashboard in this study only displays data based on lecturer posts which will be developed in the form of a website. Dashboard design is more effective and efficient than viewing data manually, which requires managers to open a database to view data one by one from lecturers' posts. In making the lecturer website dashboard, the data taken is in the form of posting data stored in the lecturer database, the data that has been taken will be presented in the dashboard in the form of graphs, tables and dashboards.
Valoración percibida de atributos endógenos y exógenos en el consumo de Picante a la Tacneña
Authors: Arcata Maquera Elvis Joel , Cartagena Cutipa Raul
Published: November 2021

La investigación tuvo como objetivo determinar la valoración percibida por el consumidor de picante a la tacneña respecto a sus atributos endógenos y exógenos. El estudio se fundamentó en la teoría del valor percibido mediante una escala multidimensional de 16 ítems. El tipo de investigación fue un diseño descriptivo correlacional de corte transversal. Para el recojo de la información se utilizó la técnica de la encuesta cuyo instrumento fue el cuestionario tipo Likert de 7 niveles. Los resultados muestran que no existe diferencias significativas entre ambos atributos. Sin embargo, se evidencian diferencias positivas y significativas independientemente; de los cuales la consistencia y el hedonismo fueron los componentes más importantes, debido a que el nivel de satisfacción respecto a la consistencia y la sensación de placer experimentado contribuyeron en mayor medida a la creación del valor percibido. Del mismo modo, se determinó que la disposición de recompra tuvo una relación estadísticamente significativa, moderada y directamente proporcional con el valor percibido, ya que se observó una disposición de comprarlo nuevamente y de recomendarlo a terceros.
Hábitos alimentarios y bienestar emocional de los estudiantes de ingeniería de la Universidad Privada de Tacna durante la inmovilización obligatoria por COVID-19
Authors: Cartagena Cutipa Raul , Carhuaz Valdez Danny Daniel , Valdez herrera Daniela Cecilia , Bermejo Mallea Cristhel Luciana
Published: November 2021

El objetivo de la investigación fue estimar la relación entre los cambios en los hábitos alimentarios y el bienestar emocional de los estudiantes universitarios de Ingeniería de la Universidad Privada de Tacna durante la inmovilización obligatoria por COVID-19. El estudio fue descriptivo de corte transversal con una muestra de 195 participantes, se utilizaron dos instrumentos; la escala psicométrica de depresión, ansiedad y estrés (DASS-21) y un instrumento para medir los hábitos alimentarios que fueron validados al presentar un valor de consistencia interna de α = 0,937 y 0,826 respectivamente. La variación de los hábitos alimentarios se evaluó mediante un instrumento que consta de 19 ítems que diagnostican si el participante aumentó o disminuyó el consumo de productos saludables y no saludables. Para la validación de los resultados, el DASS se ajustó mediante un análisis factorial confirmatorio que agrupa a los niveles de estrés, ansiedad y depresión que tiene un Índice de ajuste comparativo (CFI) = 0,91; Error cuadrático medio de aproximación (RMSEA) = 0,78 y un índice de Tucker Lewis (TLI) = 0,90.  Los resultados indican una tendencia a consumir alimentos menos saludables que ocasionarían disminución del consumo de alimentos más saludables, los que están relacionados significativamente a estados negativos de salud emocional donde que evidencian una elevada prevalencia de estrés (57,7 %), ansiedad (82 %) y depresión (84,2 %), siendo notablemente mayor en estudiantes mujeres con cuadros de ansiedad notablemente significativos. No obstante, en las limitaciones del estudio, es notorio la relación directa y altamente significativa entre los cambios de hábitos en la alimentación con los estados de afectividad negativa, lo que sugiere implementar estrategias que contribuyan a mejorar la salud Psicológica al desarrollar intervenciones que estén relacionados con una alimentación más saludable para mejorar el bienestar de la población universitaria.
Gestión de seguridad, salud ocupacional y riesgos en proyectos de construcción en pandemia COVID 19
Authors: Vargas Charaja Edinson Junior , Meléndez Limache Gian Franco , Gonzales Chura Julio
Published: November 2021

Se realizó la evaluación del sistema de gestión de seguridad y salud ocupacional para mitigar riesgos en los proyectos de construcción de la región Tacna en situación de pandemia COVID-19. Para tal finalidad se empleó en la metodología como técnicas para la recopilación de datos; trabajándose en cuatro proyectos de construcción de la región Tacna. La opinión de profesionales del sector de la construcción, el análisis de documentos e información de cada proyecto y el análisis cuantitativo de factores de riesgo; de igual forma, entre los instrumentos empleados se empleó formularios, fichas técnicas de los proyectos, gráficas de estadística, matrices identificación de peligros y evaluación de riesgos (IPER), la gráfica de Jack Knife y el chek list de lineamientos base de un sistema de gestión de seguridad y salud ocupacional. Los resultados indican que el sistema de gestión de seguridad y salud ocupacional fue implementado adecuadamente para mitigar los riesgos, observándose un impacto negativo moderado, además en materia de lineamientos base, la seguridad y salud ocupacional de los proyectos fueron adecuadamente implementadas.
UMA ANÁLISE DOS IMPACTOS DA PANDEMIA NAS MICRO E PEQUENAS EMPRESAS NO BRASIL
Authors: Dos Santos Sousa Alex Rodrigo , Cruz dos Santos Beatriz da
Published: November 2021

A pandemia de Covid 19 provocou grandes impactos em diversas áreas da sociedade. Especificamente no ramo corporativo, empresas tiveram que lidar com mudanças e dificuldades relacionadas às suas receitas, quadros de funcionários, obtenção e entrega de insumos para produção, além de maior inserção tecnológica para continuar operando. O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar os principais impactos da pandemia nas micro e pequenas empresas do Brasil por meio de estudos previamente realizados e dados coletados em órgãos governamentais e privados.
A Review of Current Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Medical Science
Authors: Rathod Jayant Kumar A , Bhavani Naveen , Saldanha Prenita Prinsal , Rao Preethi M , Patil Prasad
Published: November 2021

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are two fields that are causing substantial development in every field specifically in the field of medical sciences; for the stupendous potential that it can provide to assist the clinicians, researchers, in clinical decision making, automate time consuming procedures, medical imaging, and more. Most implementations of AI/ML rely on static data set, and this where the big data steps in. That is, these models are developed and trained on a data set that is already recorded and have been diligently reviewed for accuracy; leading to a precise decision-making process. Experts foresee that AI/ML based overarching care system will develop high-quality patient care and innovative research, aiding advanced decision support tools. In this paper we shall realize what are the current devices that are build and are being used for real time problem solving, also discuss the impact of Software as a Medical Device (SAMD) in future of medical sciences. [2,3,11]
Taxonomic description and pollination ecology of Cyrtorchis okuensis (Orchidaceae, Angraecinae), a new species endemic to the Cameroon Volcanic Line
Authors: Azandi Laura N. , Stévart Tariq , Sonké Bonaventure , Simo-Droissart Murielle , D’haijère Tania , Droissart Vincent
Published: November 2021

Background and aims – A recent taxonomic and molecular study of the genus Cyrtorchis revealed three new species. Here, we describe one of these new species, endemic to the Cameroon Volcanic Line (CVL), and compare it to its closest relatives. Its conservation status is provided along with detailed information on its ecology and reproductive biology.Material and methods – A detailed examination of 21 herbarium specimens was performed using standard practices of herbarium taxonomy. The conservation status of the new species was assessed using the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria. Furthermore, we investigated the reproductive biology of the new species in an easily accessible subpopulation in Cameroon and tested the hypothesis of hawkmoth pollination in the genus Cyrtorchis. Key results – The newly discovered species, here named C. okuensis, is restricted to the montane forest (1600 to 2500 m elevation) of the CVL and is currently assessed as Near Threatened (NT). Among angraecoid orchids in which hawkmoth pollination is recorded (~16 species), C. okuensis has the shortest nectar spur (19–40 mm). In situ observations revealed hawkmoths with short proboscis of the genus Hippotion (H. celerio, H. eson, and H. osiris) as the main pollinators. The rate of pollination and fruiting under natural conditions was low and among the 448 surveyed flowers only 38.8% (174/448 flowers) had their pollinia removed, 19% produced fruits (87/448 flowers), and 16% (70/448 flowers) set mature fruits. Conclusion – Cyrtorchis okuensis is clearly differentiated from C. submontana by its longer and wider floral bracts, longer anther caps, and wider triangular dorsal sepal.
De steile helling van Montaña Verde
Authors: Otte Hanka
Published: November 2021

In 2018 nodigde het stadsbestuur van de stad Antwerpen het activistische architectuurcollectief Recetas Urbanas uit om in het kader van het Barokjaar een groen participatief werk te maken op het De Coninckplein. Dit artikel analyseert het proces waarin dit werk, Montaña Verde, tot stand kwam. Het laat zien hoe het project zich manoeuvreerde tussen de openbare en civiele ruimte en hoe dit de mate en wijze van participatie heeft beïnvloed.
The constellation of things and practices
Authors: Yip Adilia
Published: November 2021

Artistic research methodology is pluralistic, variable and pliable. It is a constellation of research things and practices that contain numerous possibilities and solutions and it underpins a dualistic concept: the predefined path set by the researcher’s subjective background and the unprecedented path where new insights, understandings and products come into being. Percussionist and marimbist Adilia Yip proposes a two-step modus operandi – reduction and prejudice – to help artist-researchers develop and justify the appropriate tools and techniques in forming a method.
Covid-19 Delta Variant: A review
Authors:   Rajarambapu College of Pharmacy, Kasegaon., Subhash Patil Avadhut , Ganapati Patil Radhika ,   Rajarambapu College of Pharmacy, Kasegaon., Mahadev Patil. Mayuri ,   Rajarambapu College of Pharmacy, Kasegaon.
Published: November 2021

The more transmissible delta variant of the coronavirus is on track to become the dominant form globally, experts tell New Scientist. First seen in India and now in at least 85 nations, its spread has led to new lockdowns and other curbs across the world. “Globally there is a lot of concern about the delta variant Currently, delta is recorded as the second most dominant variant of concern globally. It binds to the ACE-2 receptor, which is located in the heart, lungs, kidneys, and gastrointestinal system, making viral entrance into target cells easier. Many proctative stapes has been taken worldwide against SARS-COV- 2 pandimuc and pravent covid 19 spread with realistic approches.
En recuerdo y agradecimiento
Authors: Villa García Julia
Published: November 2021

Alejandro García HermidaNueva Arquitectura Tradicional MMXXIINTBAU España, 2021
Mészáros István, az ezer éves magyar oktatás- és nevelésügy művelődéstörténésze
Authors: Kováts-Németh Mária
Published: November 2021

Mészáros István a magyar iskolatörténet példa nélküli kutatója, jeles neveléstörténész, az Antall-kormány első politikai államtitkára volt. Az Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetemen végzett tanári tevékenységével, szigorú következetességével tanítványait és tisztelőit arra késztette, hogy olvasmányaikat, tanulmányaikat megfelelő kritikával kezeljék, hogy önálló véleményt alkossanak, hogy a múltat értékeljék, de ne másolják, hogy legyenek tisztában önmagukkal, meggyőződésük szilárd értékeken alapuljon, s minden más nézettel szemben higgadtan, toleránsan, a másképp gondolkodó embert tisztelve cselekedjenek. Mészáros István munkássága és embersége meghatározó példát jelent: utolérhetetlen a tudományos kutatásban s annak eredményeiben; a neveléstudomány jelentőségének művelésében; a pedagógiai elmélet és gyakorlat összhangja szükségszerűségének bizonyításában. Tevékenysége példa az oktatáspolitika s valamennyiünk számára.
FAMILY AND MOTHER LEISURE OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITY
Authors: Perić Bralo Magdalena
Published: November 2021

Leisure is often associate with quality of life of an individual. Objective leisure definitions
are used by economic, business and recreational researchers, and focused on behaviors that
we can observe. Subjective definitions are more concerned with scientists who are focused on
the microsphere of an individual. Modern families are under great stress and that through
different family activities the reduction of stress can be achieved and also increase feel of
family well-being. Family leisure is considered as very important component of family life. It
often shows as idealized, constantly happy time in which everyone enjoys together, time that
is pleasure for all family members as individuals and also for the whole family.During family
leisure mothers usually have mixed roles of caring for children and caring for the household,
thus disrupting their sense of freedom and enjoyment. Many roles that parents of children
with disabilities need to take over creates a time pressure that does not occur to parents of
children without disabilities. That time pressure is reflected on psychological and physical
health of the parents, affecting simultaneously the lack of time for different activities such as
going to work, leisure activities, personal care and social interactions. Research has shown
that mothers of children with disabilities generally have much less time for themselves and
family activities than when it comes to mothers of children without disabilities, no matter
what type and level of disability is about.

Key words: leisure, family, mothers of children with disabilities
EDUCATIONAL INTEGRATION OF PEOPLE WITH VISION IMPAIRMENTS
Authors: Kurtuma Gorica , Tulumović Ševala , Begić Hurma
Published: November 2021

The educational integration of blind and visually impaired children has proven to be an
upward trajectory in the process of upbringing, education, acquisition of knowledge and
competencies in children with visual impairment. In addition to the benefits for the child's
intellectual development, the integration process is of great importance in the social context.
The education system has changed over time, both for visually impaired students and for their
without visual impairment peers. Modern approaches and methods in the process of
upbringing and education have made many means for work and learning for children who are
blind and visually impaired inaccessible. We strive to adapt the environment for children with
disabilities in order to fully include them and give them the opportunity to follow the most
modern methods and use modern teaching aids in the process of upbringing and education.
Key words: modern approaches, modern methods, integration, blind, visually impaired
Relationship Between Autonomic Nervous System Activity and Recurrence After Cryoballoon Ablation in Patients with Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Authors: Kızılırmak Yılmaz Filiz , Yılmaz Fatih , Yıldırım Arzu , Güneş Hacı Murat , Gökdeniz Tayyar , Olgun Fatih Erkam , Aktemur Tuğba , Savur Ümeyir , Kılıçaslan Fethi
Published: November 2021

Introduction: In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between autonomic dysfunction (AD) determined according to the blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) response in exercise treadmill test (ETT) prior to cryoballoon ablation (CBA), and the recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) after CBA in patients with paroxysmal AF.

Patients and Methods: Seventy-six patients (mean age 53 ± 11 years, 61.8% male) with paroxysmal AF who underwent CBA were enrolled. Before CBA the ETT was performed by all patients. BP and HR responses in ETT were compared between patients with and without AF recurrence.

Results: AD rate was significantly higher in the group with recurrence compared to the non-recurrent group (p< 0.001). In addition to AD, age, female gender, and lower exercise capacity were also associated with post-CBA AF recurrence (p> 0.05 for all). Examining AD parameters, systolic blood pressure at peak exercise (SBPpeak) (p< 0.001) and diastolic blood pressure at peak exercise (DBPpeak) (p< 0.001), slow heart rate recovery (HRR) (p< 0.001) were significantly higher in the recurrent group.

Conclusion: AD may be associated with AF recurrence after CBA in patients with paroxysmal AF. SBPpeak, DBPpeak, and slow HRR appear to be predictors of AF recurrence after ablation.
17+1 COOPERATION: AN OVERALL ASSESSMENT ON CHINA-CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES RELATIONS
Authors: ÜNCEL Ahmet Eren , GÜNER Oğuz
Published: November 2021

Considering the steps taken by the Republic of China to lead the new world order with its 'go global' policy and the proximity of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) countries to the world's largest market economy, the 17+1 initiative, which aims to invigorate the Belt and Road Initiative with CEE, has enormous potential. China has increased its trade volumes and improved economic relations with CEE countries in recent years and has backed up its targets with political and societal projects. However, due to various reasons, such as China's late engagement in the region and its incomplete infrastructure project, doubts exist as to whether China will reach its long-term targets. This article aims to draw attention to the potential of China’s economic, political and societal relations with CEE in the context of the 17+1 initiative by reviewing primary and secondary sources. The study elaborates on the 17+1 initiative in a descriptive and explanatory way and concludes that growing economic relations with CEE countries will not be single indicators of China’s objectives but that China’s concrete projects and willpower will be determinants of its objectives.
O DESAFIO DA ATUAÇÃO DO ENFERMEIRO FRENTE A AUSÊNCIA PATERNA NO ACOMPANHAMENTO PRÉ-NATAL: ESTRATÉGIAS E INTERVENÇÕES
Authors: Ladeira Matheus Gutterres Silva , Serrano João Pedro Ribeiro , Apolinário Fabíola Vargas
Published: November 2021

Incluir a figura paterna nos cuidados pertinentes ao ciclo gravídico é um desafio, já que o mesmo é visto como uma responsabilidade materna e poucos serviços de saúde promovem a integração paterna. A gestação é um momento único onde a participação do pai encoraja a mãe e desenvolve e promove o vínculo com o filho desde a vida uterina. Dado sua importância a compreender os motivos que promovem a ausência dos pais nos cuidados pré-natal proporcionará ao enfermeiro traçar estratégias para reverter esse quadro e para conseguir atingir esses objetivos, a pesquisa foi realizada através de uma revisão bibliográfica sistemática, sendo selecionados 17 artigos científicos sobre a temática, a pesquisa foi realizada no período de abril a novembro de 2021.
Pod save you: assisting the transition to audio-based asynchronous learning
Authors: Patterson Brandon , Hull Bryan Elias
Published: November 2021

Background: In 2017, an academic health sciences library in Utah developed a multimedia studio for students, faculty, and academic staff. Educational projects needing video, audio, and lecture capture could utilize a one-button studio for recording video sessions, microphones for audio, and various screen capture software for lectures. Since the pandemic, this service has seen rapid growth due to academic lectures going exclusively online. In response, the library launched a dedicated podcasting suite to accommodate the increase in students and faculty needing to record lectures or podcasts for others in the medical profession.Description: This article will outline the process of creating the podcasting suite and provide equipment rosters and methods other libraries may consider for establishing their own studio. Administrating duties of the studio will also be included, such as handling reservations and user assessment. An instructional guide for users is also included to assist patrons in accomplishing their podcast creations. Conclusion: Podcasts created in the space range from topics about teaching strategies in medicine to diagnoses and treatments of skin disorders. A podcasting suite is another way libraries can provide valuable services for asynchronous learning and student projects. Students, staff, and faculty have appreciated the ease of the service and the support behind it. A feedback loop was developed to further improve the space to meet the needs of users.
Kristine M. Alpi, AHIP, FMLA, Medical Library Association President, 2021–2022
Authors: Gallagher Patricia E.
Published: November 2021

In this profile, Kristine M. Alpi, AHIP, FMLA, Medical Library Association (MLA) president, 2021–2022, is described as committed to public health, professional development, and the growth and evolution of MLA. She teaches and speaks on the shared health impact from interactions among animals, humans, and the environment, and she mentors graduate students and fellows in librarianship and informatics. Alpi earned her PhD in educational research and policy analysis in 2018 and directs the Oregon Health & Science University Library.
El lenguaje inclusivo en la universidad española: la reproducción del enfrentamiento mediático
Authors: Guerrero Salazar Susana
Published: November 2021

El debate sobre el lenguaje inclusivo ha encontrado en los medios de comunicación y en las redes sociales un campo que lo retroalimenta y donde la Real Academia Española, unas veces como institución y otras veces a través de sus miembros de forma particular, es muy activa. Sin embargo, no es un debate que en las universidades españolas tenga gran relevancia, al menos si lo comparamos con lo que está sucediendo en algunas universidades latinoamericanas. Los objetivos de este trabajo son, en primer lugar, hacer un estado de la cuestión sobre el lenguaje inclusivo en el ámbito académico de habla hispana e indagar en las razones por las cuales este debate ha llegado tan tarde a las universidades españolas y no se le ha prestado suficiente atención, a pesar del ruido mediático que genera. En segundo lugar, analizar las causas del desprestigio de las guías sobre lenguaje no sexista, centrándonos en las realizadas por lingüistas en las universidades españolas. En tercer lugar, demostrar cómo la polarización del debate mediático parece replicarse en los espacios académicos sin dejar paso a un análisis en profundidad que pueda llevar al entendimiento entre posturas enfrentadas
Del lenguaje de las redes a la escritura académico-científica: estudio descriptivo en estudiantes de Magisterio
Authors: Quiles Cabrera María del Carmen
Published: November 2021

En la actual publicación comenzamos reflexionando sobre el concepto de lenguaje científico en aquellos ámbitos comúnmente denominados de letras, que también cuentan con un léxico especializado y un código discursivo propio. Así, nos planteamos en qué medida nuestros estudiantes universitarios tienen desarrolladas sus competencias en este sentido, cuando los espacios de lectura y escritura han evolucionado en función de las TIC y el mundo digital. Los aprendices se mueven entre el lenguaje de las redes y un contexto académico que les exige un cambio de registro al que pocas veces están acostumbrados. Así, realizamos una investigación empírica basada en un estudio de caso: un grupo de 126 estudiantes del Grado de Educación Primaria de la Universidad de Almería, mediante la aplicación de un formulario de respuesta abierta en torno a la “definición” de un corpus de léxico específico relacionado con el área de Didáctica de la Lengua y la Literatura. De esta forma, por un lado, ponemos de manifiesto la competencia léxica del grupo en cuestión y, por otro, se nos permite describir los rasgos más característicos a la hora de usar la “definición” como situación comunicativa propia del ámbito académico-científico.
Living Freely Behind Bars: Reframing the Due Process Rights of Transgender Prisoners
Authors: Ortlip-Sommers Sarah
Published: November 2021

Federal constitutional jurisprudence, as it stands today, provides insufficient protections for transgender individuals who are incarcerated. Transgender prisoners face high rates of physical and sexual assault, harassment, and other mistreatment by state and federal prison officials and individuals incarcerated with them. Commonly pursued avenues for relief—namely the Eighth Amendment, the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, and the right to privacy—present hurdles in the form of too-hard-to-meet legal standards, and they perpetuate harmful stereotypes and cultural norms that should occupy no place in modern constitutional law. This Note proposes that, instead of relying on these inadequate constitutional claims to vindicate their rights, transgender prisoners and their advocates should consider litigating under the Due Process Clause of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments, articulating a right to live freely in accordance with one’s gender identity. Recognition of such a right would enable plaintiffs to utilize more favorable substantive due process legal standards and eschew perpetuating outdated notions of gender within the law.
Beyond Belief: How the "Corroboration Rule" in Malawi Obstructs Justice for Victims of Sex Crimes and Discriminates Against Women and Girls on the Basis of Sex—A Call for Legislative Change
Authors: Liu Michelle Xiao , Creel Benton Alexandra K.
Published: November 2021

Sexual abuse against women and girls in Malawi is pervasive, and survivors face significant barriers in their quest for justice. One particular barrier—the “corroboration rule”—stands out as a discriminatory and onerous roadblock for women and girls who seek justice as victims of sex crimes.

The corroboration rule is a common law rule of evidence and criminal procedure that requires prosecutors trying sex offence cases to have independent evidence in addition to a victim’s testimony, even if that testimony is credible and shows beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the sex crime. This heightened evidentiary standard for victims of sex crimes is based on the stereotype that women and girls are apt to lie about being raped and that their word alone—no matter how clear, convincing, or credible—should not be enough to put a rapist behind bars. Because of the rule, too many women and girls in Malawi are not treated equally in the criminal justice system, and rarely are those who sexually abuse them brought to justice in court. This fosters a climate of impunity for rapists and sexual abusers.

While many countries around the world used to require the corroboration rule in sexual offences, in the modern era, Malawi stands apart from the rest of the world as one of the few countries that still requires its use as a matter of common law. However, with a constitution that guarantees equality for women and girls and equal access to justice under the law, and as a State Party to treaties that guarantee the same, Malawi’s Parliament should abolish the corroboration rule.
Ending Prostitution Exploitation: How New York State Can Better Support Survivors of the Sex Trade Through Legislative Reform
Authors: Rigal Julia
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Menstruation and Human Rights: Can We Move Beyond Instrumentalization, Tokenism, and Reductionism?
Authors: Winkler Inga T.
Published: November 2021

With the current momentum around menstruation, it is increasingly framed as a human rights issue. We see such language in UN documents and many organizations adopt the framing of human rights. Scholars have argued that “framing the issue as being about the right to safe, healthy and dignified menstruation moves it from being a negative problem to be solved” to “an affirmative principle through which the facts of women and girls’ lives are acknowledged and validated.”

This paper seeks to briefly unpack what it means to approach menstruation through the lens of human rights. First, I will discuss the predominant way in which human rights framing is presently used and how it is at risk of instrumentalization, tokenism, and reductionism. However, I will also provide a more optimistic view and discuss what the human rights framework has to offer, building on grassroots perspectives as well as normative arguments.
Is Exercise Extra? A Mixed Methods Examination of Cultural Barriers and Enablers of Physical Activity in Management of Type 2 Diabetes in M’Bour, Senegal
Authors: Moise Rhoda K. , Belue, PhD Rhonda , Elewonibi, PhD Bilikisu , Noel-London Kemba , NDao Fatou
Published: November 2021

Objective:

This study seeks to produce culturally-attuned recommendations for disease management in individuals with type 2 diabetes in M’Bour, Senegal.

Methods:

The PEN-3 Cultural Model (PEN-3) framed this mixed methods study to capture a) the qualitative barriers and enablers to participating in physical activity through narrative interviews; as well as b) the quantitative extent to which participants engaged in physical activity through the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Content analysis identified emergent themes from interviews and descriptive statistics summarized IPAQ responses.

Results:

Among 41 individuals formally diagnosed with diabetes, the mean age was 58 (SD=11.8). Results elicited from PEN-3 included several barriers and enablers to physical activity.  Barriers included prohibitive costs of gym membership and exercise equipment; limb pain; and feeling ill. Participants reported walking as their main source of exercise, with an average frequency of 4 days per week (SD=2.8). Although patients reported a lack of others with whom to exercise, familial support aided in maintaining exercise behaviors such as walking.

Conclusions:

Given participants’ need for exercise companions, group-based activities ​may be useful. Patients with diabetes may also benefit from complimentary home-based exercises that are gentle and pain alleviating.
Palmar plating of distal radius fractures : 3-year follow-up with titanium and PEEK plates give similar outcomes
Authors: Berger-Groch Josephine , Stodtmeister Ann-Christin , Petersen Jan P. , Hoffmann Michael
Published: November 2021

A variety of different plate designs and materials are available to treat distal radius fractures. This study evaluates clinical results with a carbon fibre- reinforced (CFR)-polyether ether ketone (PEEK) plate in comparison to a standard titanium plate.

Thirty-one distal radius fractures were included in this randomised controlled trial. Five fractures were classified as type A, 6 as type B and 20 as type C, in accordance with the AO classification. Patients were randomly allocated into two groups : 15 patients for titanium palmar plating (TPP) and 16 patients for PEEK palmar plating (PPP). Follow-up examinations were set at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and 3 years postop.

In terms of wrist range of motion, radiological evaluation (alignment and fracture healing), DASH score (Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand), and VAS (visual analogue scale), no statistically significant differences were detected between the two groups, at all follow-up intervals.

PEEK palmar plating and titanium plates give equivalent clinical and radiological outcomes up to 3 years follow-up.
The Anti-Diabetic and Anti-Hyperlipidemia effect of Citrus maxima Fruit Peel extract in Streptozotocin - Induced Diabetic Rats
Authors: Mohammed Shaimaa M. , Abd-Almonuim Afnan E. , Majeed Ahmed , Khlaf Haithm
Published: November 2021

The ethanol extract of Citrus maxima fruit peel was evaluated for its hypoglycaemic and hypolipidemic activity in normal and Streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats, using fasting and glucose tolerance test measurements. Experiments were performed using Thirty-Two Male Wister albino rats randomly divided into 4 groups and each group have 8 animals. Group1 assigned as a control injected with normal saline only. Group 2 assigned as a diabetic control injected with Streptozotocin 50mg/Kg, Group 3 assigned for diabetic + Citrus maxima in a dose of 400mg/Kg, Group 4 is assigned for the diabetic + Citrus maxima in a dose of 600mg/Kg. The Streptozotocin is injected intraperitonially to all animal in the groups except the control group. Blood samples were collected from animal before and at 21th day end of the study period. Body weight, blood glucose, serum total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), and HDL cholesterol were analysed using diagnostic kits. Serum was separated from blood samples collected. In addition oral glucose tolerance test was performed in overnight fasted control animals. Results showed that Citrus maxima extract possesses significant antidiabetic activity against streptozotocin induced diabetic rats by decreasing blood glucose levels, maintaining body weight, and serum lipid concentrations to approximate normal level. Furthermore, the extract of the title plant possesses dose dependent antidiabetic activity.
Investigation of malondialdehyde and some elements in young infertile males
Authors: Mohammed Jasem Khlowd , Alnasrawi Taha H. , Shiblawi Haneen Haleem , Abdul Wahid Hameedah Hadi , Al-Saadi Narjis Hadi
Published: November 2021

Infertility is an important medical issue that has serious medical and psychosocial effects on affected individuals. In 2003, the Iraqi community suffered from profanation acts because of conflicts in the country. Toxic chemicals and radioactive materials caused numerous injuries and deaths. The people who survived these horrific events eventually suffered either from cancer or infertility. The aim of this study was to determine the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and some trace elements in the seminal plasma of infertile males and determine their effects on sperm parameters. This study included 41 infertile males 18-40 years old. Levels of MDA, zinc, copper and magnesium were measured in their semen via spectrophotometry. According to the classification of the World Health Organisation, the patients were classified into three groups: normospermia, oligospermia and asthenspermia. Results showed significant differences in MDA and zinc levels among the three groups (p < 0.001). Moreover, results showed a mildly positive correlation between MDA levels and sperm count (r = 0.57). This study established that levels of MDA and some trace elements contribute to male infertility.