bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The ımpact of the techno-organic education model on the mathematical success rates and attitudes of students
Authors: Can Nisanur , Turan Mehmet
Published: December 2021

Techno-organic education is an education model that allows children to gain the knowledge, skills, and values that are necessary for life by establishing a correct balance of natural and technological understanding. This research was conducted to examine the impact of the Techno-Organic Education Model on students' academic achievements and attitudes for math. For this purpose, the explanatory sequential mixed design was used to conduct this study. The study group consisted of 38 primary school students. Mathematics Course Achievement Test, Mathematics Attitude Scale and semi-structured interview form used as data collection tools. This research included a 4-week application within the scope of the Techno-Organic Education Model program which is developed by the researchers. For the analysis of the quantitative data, independent samples t-test; dependent samples t-test; Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test, Mann Whitney U Test, and content analysis method were used. As a result; a statistically significant difference was revealed between pre-test and post-test scores for the success rate and attitude of the students in the experimental group, and there has also been a statistically significant difference between the post-test success and attitude scores of the experimental group and the control group. According to qualitative findings of the study; students think positively about the use of techno-organic education model in their courses, and they generally liked the applications and thought they weren’t too difficult, and that this particular model increased their interest in the course.
The Effect of Femoral and Acetabular Version on Outcomes Following Hip Arthroscopy
Authors: Wang Casey K. , Cohen Dan , Kay Jeffrey , Almasri Mahmoud , Simunovic Nicole , Cardenas-Nylander Carlomagno , Ranawat Anil S. , Ayeni Olufemi R.
Published: December 2021

Background:

Torsional hip deformities are common among patients undergoing hip arthroscopy. However, recent studies have suggested conflicting outcomes following arthroscopy in the setting of abnormal hip version. The purpose of this study was to systematically evaluate the literature and determine the impact of femoral and acetabular version on patient-reported outcomes following primary arthroscopic hip surgery.

Methods:

This study was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) statement. Studies investigating femoral and acetabular version in primary hip arthroscopy with clinical outcomes were identified, and data were extracted in duplicate.

Results:

Overall, 11 studies met inclusion criteria and comprised 1,297 hips (726 femora and 571 acetabulae), with a mean patient age of 29.2 years (range, 14 to 74.7 years). In patients with acetabular retroversion, there was no significant difference, when compared with the normal acetabular version group, in the modified Harris hip score (mHHS), the Hip Outcome Score-Sports Specific Subscale (HOS-SSS), and visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores postoperatively. Among patients with femoral retroversion, in 2 of 3 studies, the authors reported no difference in mHHS postoperatively compared with patients with normal femoral version. In patients with high femoral anteversion, in 2 of 3 studies, the authors reported a significant difference in postoperative mHHS favoring patients with normal femoral version. Studies examining high femoral anteversion included patients with borderline hip dysplasia and patients who underwent concurrent psoas-lengthening procedures.

Conclusions:

Although the definition of the normal version of the hip varied within the literature, hip arthroscopy in patients with acetabular retroversion resulted in no difference in functional outcomes compared with patients with normal version. Postoperative functional outcomes in patients with femoral retroversion and high femoral anteversion were mixed, although the procedure was possibly less effective in high femoral anteversion combined with specific clinical scenarios. Further prospective studies based on standardized definitions and version analysis techniques would be useful in identifying the precise surgical indications for safe arthroscopic surgical procedures in patients with version abnormalities of the femur and acetabulum, particularly those with high femoral anteversion and retroversion.

Level of Evidence:

Prognostic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
IMPACT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS ON BUSINESS PERFORMANCE OF MUSLIM WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN SRI LANKA
Authors: Ummah M. A. C. Salfiya
Published: December 2021

Women entrepreneurship is a highly stressful initiative which requires mental efforts related to psychological characteristics. In some Islamic families, women are less empowered, as their mobility is constrained and certain traditions and values observed by society affect their achievement in business. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effects of several psychological capital (PC) factors on the business performance (BP) of Muslim women entrepreneurs (MWEs) in Sri Lanka. The measurement of PC entails the factors of need for achievement (NA), risk taking (RT), internal locus of control (ILC), and independent motives (IM). Data were collected using a structured questionnaire; the study sample involved 260 MWEs from Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province selected via the simple random sampling technique. The structural equation modeling (SEM) method with AMOS was used to test the proposed hypotheses. The findings show that only RT had a significant and positive impact on BP, whereas NA, ILC, and IM did not significantly influence the BP of MWEs in Sri Lanka. In short, those who were risk takers were able to make positive achievements in their business ventures. The study findings provide evidence of the significance of family members, spouses and social stigma on the MWEs’ psychological state and ultimately their business performance.
ISLAMIC FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT ON ENERGY INTENSITY: EVIDENCE FROM ISLAMIC BANKS
Authors: Ibrahim Abdul-Jalil , Shirazi Nasim S. , Mohseni-Cheraghlou Amin
Published: December 2021

The relationship between financial development and energy intensity is yet firmly established as the literature is emerging, and the few empirical studies that have been done provide conflicting results. Whereas some conclude a U-shaped relationship between financial development and energy intensity, others show a linear relationship between the two variables.  This study investigates the relationship between financial development and energy intensity by focusing on the role of Islamic financial development. The study covers 30 countries where Islamic banks are present.  Using the  fixed-effects panel model, the empirical results suggest that Islamic banking development significantly increases energy intensity in the sample countries. We also identify other important factors that increase energy intensity.  These include carbon emissions, renewable energy use and energy imports. The findings point to the importance of designing policies to incentivize Islamic banks and Shari'ah-compliant investors to finance clean energy technologies as a potent tool for reducing energy intensity, achieving sustainable development, and greening Islamic finance.
Multicomponent Solid Fuel Production Technology Using Waste Water
Authors: Pekhota A. N. , Khroustalev B. M. , Vu Minh Phap , Romaniuk V. N. , Pekhota E. A. , Vostrova R. N. , Nguyen Thuy Nga
Published: December 2021

An assessment is given to the problems of urban wastewater sludge utilization in our country and abroad, with determination of formation and usage level. Global trends in the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions exacerbate the urgency of solving the designated tasks. At the same time, recently, in connection with the EU’s plans to introduce a cross-border carbon levy, it has become necessary to reduce the carbon footprint from burning traditional fuels, which is an urgent problem of modern society. One of the directions that provide a solution to this problem is the replacement of part of the hydrocarbon fuel by the consumption of multicomponent solid fuel based on the use of combustible waste that is part of the multicomponent fuel. This solid fuel can be used to meet the needs of small consumers, for example, in the autumn-summer period to generate a drying agent for the preparation of grain on the threshing-floor, in small boiler houses, in sand drying plants of locomotive depots, heat installations of hangars and workshops, as well as in other heat-generating installations operating on solid fuels. At the same time, solving the problem of reducing the carbon footprint for Belarus is closely related to another urgent task – reducing the energy component of industrial products and the environmental consequences of storing accumulated and generated waste. The paper presents the results of joint scientific research in the field of application of modern technologies and equipment using electrohydraulic treatment to reduce and minimize the level of anthropogenic and polluting substances in wastewater sludge. The described technological equipment, technology and post-treatment modes reduce the content of harmful substances in the wastewater sludge composition even with short-term treatment. An assessment of the effectiveness of the developed technology for the use of sewage sludge is given, using the method of wet multicomponent briquetting to obtain a multicomponent fuel. The presented process flow diagram of multicomponent briquetting using sewage sludge and plant-wood waste directly shows the undeniable advantages of using watered wastewater sludge as a raw material for the production of solid fuel. At the same time, the optimally selected ratio of components and moisture content of the briquetted composition solves a number of technologically difficult problems that cannot be realized using traditional briquetting technologies. The presented data of the conducted research and the developed technology make it possible to expand the area of using wastewater sludge as a secondary renewable material resource.
The Efficiency of Vapor Compression Transformation of Energy Flows for Heat Supply Based on the Sea Water
Authors: Petrash V. D. , Makarov V. O. , Khomenko A. A.
Published: December 2021

The results of the analytical study substantiated the operating conditions for the highly efficient use of the temperature potential of seawater in heat pump heating systems (HPHS) for buildings a building with correspondingly improved environmental indicators. Based on the analysis of the regional conditions of the Odessa water area of the Black Sea, the initial parameters have been substantiated and rational modes of operation of an improved HPHS with central, decentralized or local heating of the subscriber energy carrier have been determined. As indicators for evaluating the efficiency of the HPHS operation, the conversion factor of energy flows and the specific consumption of external energy for the drive of the compressor and the circulating pump of cooled water in the operation of heat pump units were considered. For seawater in the Odessa water area of the Black Sea during the entire heating period, the following temperatures were considered as initial data for analysis: water at the inlet to the evaporator (5–10) ° C, at the outlet (1 °C); calculated temperature difference of the coolant in the heating system (50–40) °C, indoor air (20 °C); estimated outdoor temperature (–18 °C). The characteristic correspondence between the flow rates of the cooled sea water and the heated energy carrier of the heat supply system was taken into account. The prerequisites of high efficiency of the heat pump heat supply system in which the actual conversion coefficient exceeds the seasonal normalized calculated and minimum value at an outdoor temperature of (–10) °C under the limiting conditions of the monoenergy regime for both new and reconstructed buildings were substantiated. In the course of the study, it has been determined that the total specific consumption of external energy for the compressor drive and the circulation of cooled water in the operation of a heat pump unit with a characteristic ratio of water equivalents, even under the limiting conditions of the monoenergetic mode of operation of the heat supply system at an outdoor temperature of (–10) °C, are within the range of generally accepted values (w = 0.28–0.34).
Simulation of Unsteady Movement in the Downstream of a Hydroelectric Complex During the Destruction of a Soil Dam
Authors: Veremenyuk V. V. , Ivashechkin V. V. , Nemeravets O. V.
Published: December 2021

153 reservoirs have been created in the Republic of Belarus. During the period of passing catastrophic floods and high waters along the river, there is a risk of overflowing reservoirs, overflow of water masses through the crest of an earthen dam and flooding of significantly large areas. The destruction of the dam is accompanied by the formation of a breach and the outflow through it of an unsteady flow of water in the form of a breakthrough wave into the downstream. A breakthrough wave and catastrophic flooding of the area are the main destructive factors of hydrodynamic accidents. Calculations to determine parameters of the wave and to assess the possible consequences of flooding are necessary when drawing up operational-and-tactical plans for the prevention and elimination of emergencies in case of accidents at retaining structures, determining the probable damage from flooding of the territory in the downstream of a hydraulic structure as a result of the passage of a breakthrough wave. It is necessary to assess the flooding zone and the hydrodynamic parameters of the flow, viz. the maximum values of the depth and velocity of the flow in the zone of catastrophic flooding, the time from the beginning of the accident to the arrival of a breakthrough wave at the particular point of the terrain, the duration of flooding, the boundaries of the zone of catastrophic flooding, the hydrographic flow rate in the section of the eroded dam and the graph of the fall headwater level. The degree of reliability of predictive calculations is determined by the accuracy of the two applied mathematical models, viz.: 1) erosion of the dam; 2) the movement of the breakout wave. The analysis of the applied mathematical models shows that in all cases the hydrodynamic models based on the oneand two-dimensional equations of Boussinesq – Saint-Venant are used to calculate the movement of the breakthrough wave. Wave parameters, i. e. wave height and speed of its propagation, completely depend on the hydrograph of the discharge in the section of the eroded dam, which, in its turn, is determined by the dynamics of its erosion. The aim of the work is to develop a methodology for calculating the flooding of the downstream as a result of the destruction of a soil dam.
Restoration of Hardware Function of Spectral Colorimeters Using Regularization Methods
Authors: Radjabova M. A. , Eshmatova B. I. , Babanazarova N. K.
Published: December 2021

The problem of determining the spectral characteristic of a controlled sample under conditions of limited a priori information using regularization methods is considered in the paper. A change in the state of the surface of optical elements significantly increases the light scattering, so it is necessary regularly to take into account the amount of scattered light in the light flux reflected from the surface and the measured and comparative samples. The conversion of the light flux into the electrical signal of the photodetector can also occur non-linearly. This requires the development of such measurement method that considers both the scattered light and various non-linearities of the measuring circuit. It is known that the mathematical model of measurement is described by the Fredholm integral equation of the first kind, its solution under the accepted assumptions is recommended to be sought in the form of a matrix equation using a recurring procedure. With regard to the fact that the estimation of the initial data errors in the equation is associated with certain difficulties, in the case under consideration, it is advisable to determine the regularization parameter based on the method of quasi-optimality. A characteristic disadvantage of the known analytical and experimental methods for determining the hardware function of a spectral device is that they do not take into account its change during operation. Since the actual hardware function of the device usually differs from the Gaussian curve, the use of hardware functions in the form of analytical dependencies does not always give the desired result, and for experimental methods, special equipment with a quasi-monochromatic radiation source is required. An algorithm for restoring the hardware function of a spectral device based on regular methods for solving ill-posed problems is proposed. The estimation of the matrix operator of the hardware function is proposed to be obtained on the basis of explicit least squares estimation algorithms. The expediency of choosing a value of the regularization parameter that minimizes the accepted characteristic of the accuracy of the solution is indicated.
Praktek Gadai Sawah di Kelurahan Klemunan Wlingi Blitar dalam Analisis Hukum Islam
Authors: Arafat Farah Diba , Pahlevi Farida Sekti
Published: December 2021

In the Klemunan Village, Wlingi, Blitar, there is a practice of pawning with guaranteed fields that can be used indefinitely. This practice is detrimental to one of the parties because the income from Rahin is directly transferred to the Murtahin. The purpose of this study was to determine a precise analysis of Islamic law on the practice of pawning rice fields in the Klemunan, Wlingi, Blitar Villages and as a medium of knowledge for the surrounding community who still use the pawning method. Qualitative methods are used in this research, while field data collection uses interviews, documentation, and observation. Data analysis was done by the deductive method. This research shows that the rice field pawning contract in the Klemunan Village, Wlingi, Blitar is not by Islamic law, it is because when the contract takes place, the specific conditions must be met by Rahin so that the Murtahin can accept the rice fields. The contract is valid, but the conditions are considered void. According to Islamic legal theory, using the object of pawning the fields without a time limit is inappropriate because the Murtahin can use the object of the pawn without a time limit or until the debt is completed. In the  Klemunan Village, the sub-district is not by Islamic law because when Rahin cannot pay its debt to the Murtahin, the rice fields used as collateral can change ownership to become the property of the Murtahin.
Efektivitas Tata Kelola Wakaf Nazir Organisasi
Authors: Fauziyyah Ni'matul , Umami Khairil
Published: December 2021

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the duties and authorities of the nazir organization in MWC NU Siman Ponorogo District in the management, maintenance and utilization of mosque and prayer room waqf in Siman Ponorogo District in terms of the Perspective of Law no. 41 of 2004 concerning Waqf. The type of research conducted by the author is a field research using qualitative methods. Data collection techniques were carried out using interviews and documentation. From this research, it is found that: 1) Nazir's organization in MWC NU, Siman District, Ponorogo Regency has been effective in carrying out his duties as stated in Law no. 41 of 2004 concerning waqf, but in terms of supervision there are still shortcomings. 2) The authority of Nazir organization in MWC NU Siman District in the management, maintenance and utilization of mosque and prayer room waqf in Mangunsuman Village according to Law no. 41 of 2004 concerning Waqf has so far been appropriate, namely in carrying out its duties and authorities in collaboration with the NU Branch, the takmir of the mosque waqf and the takmir of the musala waqf of Mangunsuman Village.
Y90 Radioembolization of Liver Tumors via Radial approach – Correlation Between Common Femoral artery and Radial Artery Size
Authors: Adam Jarren , Brockman Michael , Kalmadi Nisha , Hanna Robert
Published: December 2021

PurposeTypically, before Y90 radioembolization procedure undergoes, a CT is completed and the Barbeau test followed by radial artery ultrasound is used to determine if the artery is sufficiently large for vascular access [1-4]. 2.5 mm is the average radial artery diameter, and a vessel measurement of 2.0 mm is the recommended minimum diameter for safe vessel access, but a diameter of 1.5–2.0 mm can be accessed [4-9]. Our study explores using common femoral artery measurements from the pre-procedure CT abdomen/pelvis to assess in a binary manner if the vessel is sufficiently large to use for radial artery access. Materials and MethodsAll computed tomography scans of yttrium-90(Y90) radioembolization of the liver tumor procedures from January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019 were retrospectively reviewed. Medical records were used from 47 procedures to gather patients' age, gender, Avastin use, femoral artery size (mm), administer Y90 (%), history of diabetes, and smoking status were recorded. ResultsThe minimum femoral artery size in patients who underwent transradial artery Y90 liver tumor radioembolization was 6 mm, with a mean femoral artery size of 10 mm. A comparative analysis of Y90 liver tumor uptake revealed no significant difference in radioembolization tumor uptake based on the initial site of procedure, transfemoral or transradial artery, (p > 0.81229). ConclusionThe study suggests that femoral arteries can predict radial artery diameter and that a femoral artery diameter of 10 mm should yield high confidence that the patient will be a candidate for transradial approach.
Text Mining Techniques for Identify Islamophobic Conversation Language by Selecting Preprocessing Feature
Authors: Kurniawan Fachrul , Badruddin  , Wibawa Aji Prasetya
Published: December 2021

By identifying a text's polarity, sentiment analysis is a technique for extracting information from a person's attitude about an issue or occurrence. The grouping is made to discuss whether the reader is positive or negative. The drop duplication procedure creates 4339 from the preceding 10997, and the result language detection is 31 languages, thanks to the pre-processing stage. Although the data comes from the world's largest Muslim country, the problem is not limited to it, as evidenced by the use of text mining tools to identify languages.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Stress and Other Psychological Factors in Pregnant Women Giving Birth During the First Wave of the Pandemic
Authors: Hübner Theresa , Wolfgang Tanja , Theis Ann-Catrin , Steber Magdalena , Wiedenmann Lea , Wöckel Achim , Diessner Joachim , Hein Grit , Gründahl Marthe , Kämmerer Ulrike , Kittel-Schneider Sarah , Bartmann Catharina
Published: December 2021

BackgroundThe onset of mental illness such as depression and anxiety disorders in pregnancy and postpartum period is common. The coronavirus induced disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the resulting public policy responses represent an exceptional situation worldwide and there are hints for adverse psychosocial impact, hence, the study of psychological effects of the pandemic in women during hospitalization for delivery and in the postpartum period is highly relevant. MethodsPatients who gave birth during the first wave of the Corona pandemic in Germany (March to June 2020) at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Würzburg, Germany, were recruited at hospital admission for delivery. Biosamples were collected for analysis of SARS-CoV-2 infection and various stress hormones and interleukin-6 (IL-6). In addition to sociodemographic and medical obstetric data, survey questionnaires in relation to concerns about and fear of COVID-19, depression, stress, anxiety, loneliness, maternal self-efficacy and the mother-child bonding were administered at T1 (delivery stay) and T2 (3-6 month postpartum).ResultsIn total, all 94 recruited patients had a moderate concern of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2) at T1 with a significant rise at T2. This concern correlated with low to low-medium general psychosocial stress levels and stress symptoms, and the women showed a significant increase of active coping from T1 to T2. Anxiety levels were low and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale showed a medium score of 5 with a significant (T1), but only week correlation with the concerns about SARS-CoV-2. In contrast to the overall good maternal bonding without correlation to SARS-CoV-2 concern, the maternal self-efficiency correlated negatively with the obstetric impairment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. ConclusionObstetrical patients` concerns regarding SARS-CoV-2 and the accompanying pandemic increased during the course of the pandemic correlating positively with stress and depression. Of note is the increase in active coping over time and the overall good mother-child-bonding. Maternal self-efficacy was affected in part by the restrictions of the pandemic.Clinical trial registration: DRKS00022506
Intake of Flavonoids from Astragalus Membranaceus Ameliorated Brain Impairment in Diabetic Mice Via Modulating Brain-Gut Axis
Authors: Xuling Li , Gu Junling , Wang Zhe , Lin Jing , Zhao Tingting , Wang Rushang , Duan Tingting , Li Zhenghai , Dong Ruixue , Wang Weiming , Hong Kin-Fong , Liu Zhilong , Huang Wenbo , Gui Dingkun , Zhou Hua , Xu Youhua
Published: December 2021

Background: Brain impairment is one of a major complication of diabetes. Dietary flavonoids have been recommended to prevent brain damage. Astragalus membranaceus is a herbal medicine commonly used to relieve the complications of diabetes. Flavonoids is one of the major ingredients of Astragalus membranaceus, but its function and mechanism on diabetic encepholopathy is still unknown.Methods: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) model was induced by high fat diet and STZ in C57BL/6J mice, and BEnd.3 and HT22 cell lines were applied in the in vitro study. Quality of flavonoids was evaluated by LC-MS/MS. Differential expressed proteins in the hippocampus were evaluated by proteomics; influence of the flavonoids on composition of gut microbiota was analyzed by metagenomics. Mechanism of the flavonoids on diabetic encepholopathy was analyzed by Q-PCR, Western Blot, and multi-immunological methods et al. Results: We found that flavonoids from Astragalus membranaceus (TFA) significantly ameliorated brain damage by modulating gut-microbiota-brain axis: TFA oral administration decreased fasting blood glucose and food intake, repaired blood brain barrier, protected hippocampus synaptic function; improved hippocampus mitochondrial biosynthesis and energy metabolism; and enriched the intestinal microbiome in high fat diet/STZ-induced diabetic mice. In the in vitro study, we found TFA increased viability of HT22 cells and preserved gut barrier integrity in CaCO2 monocellular layer, and PGC1α/AMPK pathway participated in this process. Conclusion: Our findings demonstrated that flavonoids from Astragalus Membranaceus ameliorated brain impairment via gut-brain axis. Our present study provided an alternative solution on preventing and treating diabetic cognition impairment.
Effect of Water Irrigation Amounts and Nitrogen Fertilizer Levels on Teosinte Productivity and Optimal Economic N-Rates Under Salinity Stress
Authors: Aboelgoud Sherif A. , Mosaad Ibrahim S. M. , Awad Hesham A.
Published: December 2021

The teosinte plant is one of the most important fodder crops that is affected by drought and nitrogen supply, and therefore the optimal supply of N- fertilization may be affected by the amount of irrigation water added to teosinte plants to obtain an economic crop. Two field experiments were done to study the effect of irrigation amount at three levels (100%, 80% and 120%) and nitrogen fertilizer levels (60, 90 and 120 kg N fed-1) (Feddan = 4200 m2) on the yield productivity of teosinte and determined the optimal and economic optimal N rate as affected by irrigation amount levels, and water relations. The results showed that the highest values of the fresh and dry weight of cuts, as well as plant height and stem diameter, were obtained when applying the full irrigation rate with full irrigation and 120 kg N fed-1. The results also showed that a 20% decrease in the irrigation rate led to a deterioration in the values of those parameters. Although the results showed that the full irrigation amount more saved water at two seasons under various levels of nitrogen. Moreover, all water relationships gave the best mean values for actual evapotranspiration, water utilization and use efficiencies also, higher application efficiency values at full irrigation and 120 kg N-levels than the other treatments. Also, the results showed that the economical yield of teosinte fresh cuts when using 211.01 kg N fed-1 with 120% of the recommended irrigation rate was higher when using 148.22 kg N fed-1 with the recommended irrigation rate. Therefore, we recommend using 211.01 kg N fed-1 to get an optimum economic yield of teosinte fresh cuts, especially in saline soil, with 120% of the recommended irrigation rate.
Unravelling the mechanisms linking cultural ecosystem services and human wellbeing
Authors: Huynh Lam , Gasparatos Alexandros , Su Jie , Lam Rodolfo Dam , Grant Ezekiel , Fukushi Kensuke
Published: December 2021

Ecosystems contribute significantly to human wellbeing through the provision of ecosystem services. Despite the growing literature on cultural ecosystem services (CES), there is a lack of systematic understanding of how they are linked with human wellbeing. Here we conduct a systematic review of the peer-reviewed literature to identify the mechanisms and pathways underpinning the linkages between different CES and constituents of human wellbeing. Furthermore we identify their complex associations through Latent Class Analysis, Multiple Correspondence Analysis, and different visualisation tools. Overall we identify 16 major mechanisms linking CES and human wellbeing, via 70 distinct pathways. Beyond that we find five major assemblages of pathways featuring consistent associations among mechanisms mediating CES and human wellbeing. We critically discuss the main research trends and gaps, and propose future directions for research and practice in order to leverage the potential of CES for human wellbeing, and sustainability more broadly.
Does performance persistence exist in mutual and pension funds? Evidence from Turkey
Authors: Ozkan Tayfun , Ozturk Hakki
Published: December 2021

The objective of this study is to investigate the performance persistence of Turkish mutual and pension funds. 310 mutual and 259 pension funds were analyzed between the period of 2010–2019 in order to determine if there is an evidence of performance persistence. In this study, a persistence rate is developed, and the skill ratio is used to crosscheck the results of the persistence rate. Furthermore, six different risk-adjusted return measures, such as Sharpe, Treynor, Information, Jensen’s alpha, Sortino, and Omega ratios are calculated to analyze whether funds also exhibit superior risk-adjusted returns. The results indicate that only 2% of funds demonstrate persistence above 50%, and 15 out of 20 fund categories do not have any funds that show persistence in 10 years. Most of the persistent funds have positive skill ratios, and it is observed that the persistence rate is effective. However, it cannot be stated that there is performance persistence in the Turkish fund management industry, since performance persistence is not evident for various fund types, so investors do not need to invest in the best funds of the previous year. Additionally, the empirical results associated with risk-adjusted performance analysis indicate that persistent funds also do not generally yield higher risk-adjusted returns. The lack of persistence in funds’ performance is a significant result for investors in their investment decisions, for fund managers in their human resource policies and bonus schemes, and for regulators in their policy decisions.
OS MINICURSOS DO PET GEOGRAFIA COMO EIXO AUXILIADOR NA GRADUAÇÃO EM GEOGRAFIA
Authors: Dozena Alessandro , Rosimeire Pinheiro Maia Antonia , Silva Arruda Miranda Marcellus , Geová Maia de Brito Anderson , De Lima Garcia Medeiros Breno , Silveira Felix Felipe , Johnatan Weverton da Silva José , Fonseca do Nascimento Jucielma , Gomes Soares Larícia , Tomaz da Silva Lígia , Alves Fernandes Nilvan , Dos Santos Trajano Tárcis , Rafaela Gonçalves da Silva Tatiane , Emanuella Rodrigues de Freitas Cruz Dara
Published: December 2021

Os minicursos são atividades de extensão desenvolvidas pelo Programa de Educação Tutorial (PET) do curso de graduação em Geografia da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). A realização desta atividade surge das necessidades por parte dos graduandos em melhor absorverem determinados assuntos ligados à ciência geográfica. O PET Geografia ao visualizar essa necessidade dos graduandos, juntamente com as vivências da sala de aula dos próprios bolsistas do programa, instituiu a atividade denominada “minicurso” em seus planejamentos anuais, e vem ao longo dos anos realizando edições com várias temáticas como: Geoprocessamento para Iniciantes, Relatórios Ambientais, Normalização do Trabalho Científico entre tantas outras áreas de atuação do profissional geógrafo. Essa atividade está pautada na filosofia de atuação do programa - pesquisa, ensino e extensão, juntamente com os princípios da educação continuada.  O presente trabalho teve por objetivo demonstrar como essa atividade de extensão auxilia na graduação de Geografia da UFRN, para isso foram selecionados os minicursos que ocorreram dos anos 2014 à 2017, o que totaliza 12 minicursos ao longo dos quatro anos de análise. Os resultados obtidos são frutos de questionários aplicados pelos ministrantes das atividades, as respostas destes questionários foram tabuladas e posteriormente analisadas.
Curso de Graduação em Biblioteconomia da UFRN: proposta metodológica para sua reformulação
Authors: Barbosa Neto Pedro Alves , Carvalho Luciana Moreira , Cunha Jacqueline de Araújo
Published: December 2021

No presente trabalho objetivou-se, de forma geral, descrever os processos reflexivos empreendidos pelo Núcleo Docente Estruturante (NDE) do Curso de Biblioteconomia da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, acerca da reformulação do Projeto Pedagógico do Curso (PPC), especificamente sobre a estrutura curricular. Como suporte para as reflexões foi feito um resgate histórico da formação do Bibliotecário no Brasil, a partir da análise descritiva das estruturas curriculares adotadas em cada contexto histórico social, vinculando-o as suas inspirações teóricas e identitárias.  Em continuidade foi discutida a formação dos currículos mínimos (1962 e 1982) para os Cursos de Biblioteconomia, e a posterior migração da perspectiva dos conteúdos para as competências e habilidades emanadas pelas Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais (DCN). Finalmente, é apresentada a proposta de metodologia utilizada para reformular a estrutura curricular do Curso de Biblioteconomia da UFRN, a luz das reflexões acerca das DCN .
O arquivo pessoal de José Simeão Leal como fonte de informação e memória
Authors: De Santana Renata Lopes
Published: December 2021

Este artigo tem como objetivo verificar os diferentes exercícios de memória envidados por José Simeão Leal, através de suas anotações de campo, manuscritos e testemunhos na observância da cultura brasileira, em especial a paraibana. Neste sentido, este estudo foca em seu Arquivo Pessoal, tornando dar visibilidade e (re)conhecimento ao titular, José Simeão Leal, bem como aos vários conjuntos e coleções documentais que o compõem. Para tanto, relatamos sua trajetória de vida pessoal e, concomitantemente, sua vida profissional como disseminador da cultura brasileira. Mais adiante, abordamos o contexto de formação dos Arquivos Pessoais e sua relevância como fonte de informação e memória. Por fim, de forma narrativa, descrevemos os artefatos informacionais, gêneros e tipos de documentos que compõem o Arquivo Pessoal de José Simeão Leal, patrimônio custodiado pela Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB).
O processo de desbaste à luz da gestão da informação
Authors: Medeiros Joyanne Souza , Carvalho Andrea Vasconcelos
Published: December 2021

Relaciona o processo de desbaste de coleções com o modelo de gestão da informação. A gestão de coleções é o gerenciamento do acervo de uma biblioteca. Por sua vez, o desbaste é a etapa responsável pela renovação do acervo, com a retirada de materiais das estantes, a fim de promover espaço para novos documentos. Pensando na qualidade do acervo e na necessidade da comunidade, que se atualiza continuamente, evidencia-se que a prática o desbaste tem papel relevante na formação de um acervo. Dessa maneira, aqui, são apresentadas as etapas para desempenhar o desbaste, correlacionadas às fases da gestão da informação propostas por Davenport (1998), a saber: determinação das exigências, obtenção, distribuição e uso da informação. Nos procedimentos metodológicos, é apresentado um estudo de caso em uma biblioteca universitária que apresenta uma situação favorável para estudar o desbaste, diante do qual se tenta especificar os passos adotados em cada uma das etapas vivenciadas no local. Por fim, ressalta-se que, para a biblioteca dispor de um acervo atualizado, que possa atender ao público, a avaliação de coleção e o desbaste, consequentemente, são fatores básicos.
Gestão Documental do Dossiê Funcional de Servidores de Escolas Públicas
Authors: Araujo Josias Júlio de , Aganette Elisangela Cristina
Published: December 2021

Decorrente do avanço tecnológico que a sociedade vivencia, os processos utilizados nas instituições tendem a sofrer mudanças, que são essenciais e necessárias, utilizando-se de ferramentas e metodologias capazes de modificar as rotinas nos processos até então considerados eficazes.Neste contexto, na área da educação não seria diferente, especificamente, no que se refere às escolas públicas e aos processos de Gestão de Documentos Arquivísticos (GDA), especialmente, aqueles produzidos no setor de Departamento de Pessoal (DP) das escolas. Pressupõe-se que tais instituições não possuem uma metodologia de GDA padrão e institucionalizada, para implementar os processos de GDA: tratar, organizar, controlar, acessar e recuperar os documentos arquivísticos do DP, especificamente, aqueles que compõem o dossiê funcional. Metodologia esta que permitiria a implementação dos processos de GDA, garantindo qualidade e melhoria nos serviços. Assim, fica eminente a necessidade de se definir e implementar uma metodologia de GDA que garanta a padronização dos referidos processos de GDA. O presente artigo busca, diante do pressuposto anunciado, identificar como tem sido tratada a nível nacional e internacional, a definição e aplicação de uma metodologia de GDA, no que tange a gestão do dossiê funcional de servidores que atuam em escolas públicas. Como método para alcançar tal objetivo, realizou-se uma Revisão Sistemática de Literatura (RSL). Não foi localizado número representativo de estudos que evidenciam definição e aplicação de metodologias de GDA nas escolas públicas, o que evidencia lacunas a serem investigadas e preenchidas, com foco na GDA em escolas públicas e especificamente em documentos arquivísticos de cunho trabalhista.
Truncated Lactoferricin Peptide Controls Cervical Cancer Cell
Proliferation via lncRNA-NKILA/NF-κB Feedback Loop
Authors: Pan Yuan , Jiang Yuting , Cui Yingli , Zhu Jihong , Yu Yang
Published: December 2021

Background:

Lactoferricin peptide (LP) has been reported to control cancer cell proliferation.
NF-κB interacting lncRNA (NKILA) is a tumor suppressor in several cancers.

Objective:

We aimed to explore the potential function of the truncated LP (TLP) in the prevention
of cervical cancer cell proliferation.

Methods:

Bioinformatics analysis via PPA-Pred2 showed that 18-aa N-terminus of truncated lactoferricin
peptide (TLP18, FKCRRWQWRMKKLGAPSI) shows higher affinity with nuclear factor
kappaB (NF-κB) than LP. The effects of LP and TLP18 on cervical cancer cells SiHa and HeLa
and the related mechanisms were explored by investigating NF-κB and lncRNA-NKILA.

Results:

TLP18 shows an inhibitory rate up to 0.4-fold higher than LP on the growth of cervical
cancer cells (P<0.05). NKILA siRNA promoted cell growth whether LP or TLP18 treatment
(P<0.05). TLP18 treatment increases the level of lncRNA-NKILA and reduces the level of NF-κB
up to 0.2-fold and 0.6-fold higher than LP (P<0.05), respectively. NKILA siRNA increased the levels
of NF-κB, cleaved caspase-3, and BAX (P<0.05). TLP18 increased apoptotic cell rate up to
0.2-fold higher than LP, while NKILA siRNA inhibited cell apoptosis cell growth even LP or
TLP18 treatment.

Conclusion:

Truncated Lactoferricin peptide controls cervical cancer cell proliferation via lncRNA-
NKILA/NF-κB feedback loop.
PAX5 Haploinsufficiency Induces Low T Cell Infiltration in the
Cancer Microenvironment via Reduced Chemokines
Authors: Wang Lei , Liang Xue , Liang Mi , Li Dang , Gu Jia , Huang Wei , Zhou Jianfeng
Published: December 2021

Aims:

To investigate the effects of PAXT mutations on tumor immunity.

Background:

Loss of function of PAX5 plays a key role in the PAX5 mutation tumor.

Objective:

PAX5 haploinsufficiency promoting tumorigenesis is related to immune
escape, but there was no report about mechanisms of PAX5 mutation inducing tumor
immunological escape.

Method:

We constructed the PAX5 haplodeletion A20 cell lines using gene-editing
technology, built allografted A20 tumor models and evaluated the effect of PAX5
haplodeletion on T cells and chemokines in the tumor microenvironment (TME).

Result:

Our results from different methods indicated percentages of CD3+ CD4+ T
cells and CD3+ CD8+ T cells in TME of PAX5 haplodeletion clones decreased
significantly compared with that of PAX5 wild type control. Several chemokines, such as
Ccl2, Ccl4, Cxcl9 and Cxcl10, in TME of PAX5.

Conclusion:

Our study showed that PAX5 haploinsufficiency induced low T cell
infiltration in TME using decreased chemokines.
Review of Corticosteroid Use in Pediatric Cataract Surgery
Authors: Yulia Dian E. , Pambudy Indra M. , Amanda Lia
Published: December 2021

Introduction:

Following pediatric cataract surgery, an intense inflammatory response is related to various complications, including posterior capsule opacification (PCO), which is a visually threatening incidence that can lead to visual axis opacification (VAO). Although corticosteroids are essentially effective in reducing inflammation, potential ocular side effects are a remaining concern.

Objective:

This study aimed to review the efficacy and safety of corticosteroid drugs and their administration routes in pediatric patients who underwent cataract surgery

Methods:

A literature search was conducted from four electronic databases using keywords selected a priori. Identified articles were sorted according to the type of corticosteroid used, route of administration, and outcome measures, including inflammatory response and ocular side effects.

Results:

Five studies were included with one case series, one retrospective case-control, and three clinical trials. The total number of subjects was 311 patients, with an age range of six weeks to 15 years old. Four studies analyzed the use of triamcinolone acetonide intracamerally, which was superior to topical steroids. Most of the studies reported a decrease in inflammatory parameters. The outcome of PCO and VAO varied between studies. Nearly all the studies observed elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) as an ocular side effect.

Conclusion:

Various corticosteroids and different delivery routes can be used to ameliorate inflammation in pediatric cataract surgery. However, there is promising evidence suggesting intracameral steroids as substantially beneficial in reducing inflammatory parameters. Due to the limited number of studies reviewed, no firm conclusion regarding the superior steroid preparation or route of administration can be inferred. This review highlights the need for further studies.
Nocardia Endophthalmitis- Prophylactic Prevention with an Innovative Approach
Authors: Kamath Atul , Pai Aditi , Reddy Jagadeesh K.
Published: December 2021

Background:

Nocardia is a common cause of endophthalmitis in southern India. It is an aggressive disease with a poor prognosis.

Objective:

This study was conducted using an amikacin antibiotic in the drip irrigation of balanced saline solution (BSS) during the surgery to prophylactically study the occurrence of Nocardia endophthalmitis and any subsequent toxic effects of the antibiotics used.

Methods:

Prospective study period was of 6 months, starting from July to December-2018. Preoperative and postoperative specular counts and macular thickness using Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT) were compared with any incidence of Nocardia endophthalmitis. A total of 500 patients operated for manual SICS were randomly assigned into 2 groups. The first group of 250 patients received antibiotic amikacin added to the Balanced Saline Solution (BSS) irrigating solution throughout the course of the surgery. The second control group received no antibiotics. Manual SICS was performed on all 500 patients by a single surgeon and was found to be uneventful. Pre- and postoperative corneal endothelial cell density and mean macular thickness using OCT were taken and recorded of all the patients, respectively, and data obtained were statistically compared.

Results:

No incidence of Nocardia endophthalmitis among the cataract surgeries operated was found. There was no drug-related toxicity to the cornea or macula. Furthermore, no incidence of Nocardia endophthalmitis has been reported since 2018 after using antibiotics.

Conclusion:

A simple routine of adding amikacin in the drip prophylactically during the course of surgery helped us prevent Nocardia endophthalmitis with no side effects. Also, it will be an innovative technique that is economically feasible and effective in regions where Nocardia endophthalmitis is prevalent.
A Learning Media Based on Hands-on Activity in Mathematics for Students Special School
Authors: Nurjanah Nurjanah , Rohayati Ade , Riza Lala
Published: December 2021

The use of hands-on activity-based mathematics learning media for mentally retarded children and cerebral palsy is largely unexplored. Meanwhile, observations of children with special needs (mental retardation and cerebral palsy) at school have not shown good basic math skills, such as counting, recognizing numbers, recognizing letters, performing math operations (for example, addition and subtraction). This study aims to develop a hands-on activity-based learning media model for mentally retarded children and cerebral palsy to improve understanding of mathematics in reading, writing, and arithmetic subjects. The method used is Research and Development, where the subject is the Special School in Bandung, Indonesia. The instruments used in this study were documentation, classroom observation, interviews, and tests of mathematical comprehension abilities. The results showed that a hands-on activity-based learning model could be used to improve basic math skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic for children with mental retardation and cerebral palsy.