bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Some thoughts on the future of Kinesiology from a historian
Authors: Reekie Shirley H. M.
Published: September 2022

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Unexpected lessons from adopting scholarship of teaching and learning practices: collaboration, curriculum, and department culture
Authors: McLaughlin Douglas W. , Guillory Ivan K.
Published: September 2022

In an effort to implement scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) practices in our teaching, we identified several unexpected but important lessons that went beyond classroom instruction. First, we discuss SoTL within the context of higher education and how SoTL practices may respond to critiques of higher education.  Next, we discuss our own experience with SoTL in terms that extend beyond classroom teaching and learning.  The unexpected lessons pertain to collaboration, curriculum, and departmental culture.  Collaboration can promote a response to the increasing isolation in higher education. Curriculum can be developed that responds to the fragmentation of the Kinesiology subdisciplines by promoting integration.  Departmental culture can be enhanced when collaborative SoTL practices are supported. In conclusion, the SoTL makes evident the need for integration of the subdisciplines of kinesiology in order to promote the noble purposes of higher education.
Preliminary development of a tactical athlete nutrition score
Authors: Johnson Brittany V. B. , Mayer John M.
Published: September 2022

Tactical athletes are at high risk for numerous conditions that are susceptible to nutritional intake. However, nutrition risk assessments in tactical athletes are not routinely implemented. The purpose of this paper was to describe preliminary development of the Tactical Athlete Nutrition Score (TANS). A cross-sectional study was conducted in a convenience sample of career firefighters (N = 150, all males) in southern California. Participants completed a 3-Day Food Record and other health-related questionnaires, and anthropometric measurements. The TANS was developed through best available evidence, observations, and an expert judgment exercise. The TANS include five variables: total energy, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, total sugar, and fruit and vegetable consumption. Risk levels were quantified according to data from these categories and analyzed accordingly. The TANS appeared to effectively differentiate individuals based on nutrition risk, with separation observed among the TANS risk levels – low risk (n = 7), moderate risk (n = 77), high risk (n = 66). One-way analysis of variance revealed significant difference among the risk categories for the five nutrition variables and TANS total (p < 0.001). The observed risk categories are plausible based on knowledge of this population. This study suggests the TANS is feasible to proceed to full-scale validation research trials. If validity is established, TANS will contribute to assessing nutrition risk level and improving nutrition interventions among tactical athletes.
Exercise in the management of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Authors: Adger Kassandra , Lynch Heidi
Published: September 2022

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is an autonomic dysfunction characterized by orthostatic symptoms including an increase in heart rate of at least 30 beats per minute (bpm) or reaching above 120 bpm soon after a postural change (Busmer, 2011). Symptoms include, but are not limited to, dizziness, nausea, palpitations, sweating, and fatigue. Twenty-five percent of those with POTS are unable to work (Busmer, 2013). One common pharmacologic treatment is beta-blockers (Lai et al 2009). There is little research into non-pharmacologic treatments, including exercise. The purpose of this case study was to determine if physical activity alleviates physical (heart rate) and psychological (depression and anxiety) symptoms of a patient with POTS. Following eight weeks of physical activity, the patient still met the diagnostic criteria of POTS. However, her quality of life improved based on the WHOQOL-100 AND HADS scores, and she reported being able to perform more tasks at home without feeling heart palpitations. The case study showed an improvement in quality of life for the participant with POTS, but minimal changes in heart rate response following standing post-intervention.
Energy expenditure in a Syme’s amputee triathlete
Authors: Beezhold Erin J. , Sawyer Brandon J. , Lynch Heidi M.
Published: September 2022

Energy expenditure prediction equations developed for able-bodied populations may be inaccurate for para-athletes, a population characterized by different types of impairments. Sufficient data do not exist currently to generate or validate energy expenditure predictive equations for para-athletes to establish dietary recommendations to cover the demands of sport. The purpose of this observational study was to assess energy expenditure and substrate usage from a trained para-athlete at rest and while performing the athlete’s specific mode of exercise. One para-athlete recruited from the Challenged Athletes Foundation (female; age 32) participated in the study. The participant was a left leg Syme’s amputee triathlete. Resting metabolic rate was measured for the triathlete. Energy expenditure was also measured at moderate (64-76% of age-predicted HRmax) and vigorous intensity exercise (77-95% of age-predicted HRmax) on a stationary cycle ergometer on a separate day. The triathlete’s energy expenditure during exercise was higher than that predicted by the metabolic equivalent of task (MET) matched by exercise type at a moderate (measured: 7.0 kcal/min, predicted: 5.0 kcal/min) and vigorous intensity (measured: 9.3 kcal/min, predicted: 7.0 kcal/min). The Revised Harris-Benedict and the Mifflin-St Jeor equations underestimated resting metabolic rate in the triathlete (measured: 2,194 kcal/day, predicted: 1,348 ± 39 kcal/day). This study indicates that equations developed for able-bodied populations underestimate energy expenditure in a Syme’s amputee when compared to the measured energy expenditure values assessed by indirect calorimetry at rest and during a workout on both a stationary cycle ergometer and while running on the track.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ARCS ( ATTENTION, RELEVANCE,CONFIDENCE AND SATISFACTION) MODEL TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' LISTENING COMPREHENSION
Authors: Riskayani  , Saiful  , Hilda hafid
Published: September 2022

The aims of this study to find out the effectiveness of Using ARCS (Attention, Relevance, Confidence and Satisfaction) model to improve students’ listening comprehension at eleventh grade of SMAN 9 Makassar. In this research was a Descriptive Quantitative research which used experimental research by applying random sampling technique. The samples of the research were the eleventh grade students of SMAN 9 Makassar consisted of 25 students XI.MIA 4. The researcher used one group pre-test post-test design. This research was not control group. In the first step, the researcher gave pre-test and gave eight meetings treatment with narrative text material. After the researcher did the treatment, the researcher gave the students post-test.This research findings were the value of pretest to post-test was higher. Before treatment the value of pretest was 70.6, but after the treatment, the mean score of student post-test was 89.8. The result also showed the improvement of student’s listening increased 21.38 %. It showed that t-test > value was higher than t-table 7.08>2.0. So, the conclusion is H0 was rejected and H1 was accepted, the effect of ARCS (Attention, Relevance, Confidence and Satisfaction) model to improve students’ listening comprehension is effective.
Hip abductors versus knee extensors strengthening on quadriceps isometric strength in in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Authors: Sweelam Aalaa M. , Hegazy Mohammed M. , Azzam Ahmad H. , Abdelsalam Mohammed S.
Published: September 2022

Purpose. To detect effect of hip abductors against quadriceps exercises on quadriceps isometric strength in Knee OA individuals. Methods. Seventy patients with bilateral knee OA were recruited , ages ranged between 50-70 years. They were randomized into equal groups; hip abductors strengthening exercises (HAS) group and knee extensors strengthening (KES) group. Both groups received hamstring stretch. Duration was 6 weeks (2 sessions per week). Baseline and 6 weeks assessments of quadriceps isometric strength were done using hand held dynamometer. Results. there wasn’t any statistical significant difference between the two groups. Conclusion. Both forms of exercises have the same effect on quadriceps isometric strength.
Ethical and psychological issues of oncological physiotherapy
Authors: Durlak Damian
Published: September 2022

Every year, canceris diagnosed in an increasing number of patients. Any diagnosis that confirms cancer causes enormous stress and trauma to the patient. Poor mental state may result in a lack of willingness to cooperate with a physiotherapist, and, as a result, hinder the overall treatment process. Physiotherapists should pay special attention to the principles of ethics in the profession and the possibilities of psychological support of patients during therapy. Reducing stress in patients and gaining their trust might help them recover faster.
Lean Manufacturing Practices with Context to Senior Management: A Study of Manufacturing Companies of Pakistan
Authors: Yaqoob Saima , Younus Javeria , Iruj Maria
Published: September 2022

Organizations are nowadays focusing on utilizing the latest technologies to reduce the overall manufacturing costs without compromising on the product quality, and getting a competitive advantage. Lean principles are hence the mostly used manufacturing principles to get this objective of increased productivity by lowering the waste. Lean management and implementation is surely a complete teamwork as we can say, but is still majorly dependent on the senior management of any organization. This study goes with the purpose of investigating the criticality of the role of the senior or executive level management in the successful implementation of the lean manufacturing principles and how much difference it’s going to show with the current scenarios. The data has been collected by sending a questionnaire, which has 8 statements, targeting on the critical success factors, to the top management of 50 automotive manufacturing organizations of Karachi. The lean manufacturing trend and the involvement of the senior management towards its implementation is being identified after critically examining the received feedbacks.
V2G FACTS AND FACETS WITH MODELING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE FAST-CHARGING STATION-STATUS AND TECHNOLOGICAL REVIEW
Authors: Arfeen Zeeshan A. , Khairuddin A. B. , Azam M. K. , Humayun U. , Khidrani A.
Published: September 2022

Electric vehicles(EV) are directed as a bequest to the intelligent grid to elevate efficient functions environmentally and economically in different working scenarios. It considerably sustains the resiliency of the local grid during disturbing events. The interaction of electric vehicles to an intelligent grid by accomplishing a synergistic affiliation to disseminate power is vibrant for refining on its way. The aptitude of EVs fleets to turn as one unit for surplus energy storage allows for the mass integration of renewable sources into a conventional grid structure. In this study, a vehicle equipped with V2G functionality offers numerous features such as support for actual and reactive power, load leveling, filtration of current harmonics, etc. Nevertheless, the concept of V2G additionally arises noticeable issues, like depletion of batteries, communiqué bottleneck between grid and vehicle, a modification for the design of a distribution network. In this review, the feasibility of an intelligent V2G system along with its impacts and limitations is thoroughly discussed with the modeling of hybrid generating sources to charge/discharge of EVs by the efficient energy management system.
Voice Reminder Assistant based on Speech Recognition and Speaker Identification using Kaldi
Authors: Ali Adnan , Naveed Javeria , Hamza Meer
Published: September 2022

A user often wants to do some tasks which don’t need a specific time to complete but are important, due to busy routines and possible  memory  loss  problems  user  forgets  to  accomplish  such tasks  or  delay  them  to  manage  later.  The task may  be  about conveying some information to a person when the user meets him, sort things in his wardrobe, or locker, etc. A user can  meet the person  anywhere  or  anytime  so  he  cannot  set  a  reminder  for  a specific  time.  Such tasks can be accomplished if the user has a reminder system, which reminds him about the tasks at runtime. In this   paper,   we   present   a   reminder   system   based   on   speech recognition      &      speaker      identification;      personal      voice- controlled aid for  the  user  to  remind  about  the  tasks  when  some specific keyword/phrase is spoken  by the user  or user reaches a specific location so that the user can accomplish the important time independent tasks without being time-bound. The specified keyword can  be  anything,  person  name,  place  name,  and  any  phrase. The user can speak to the assistant to remind about some task without un- locking his mobile or opening the application for a specific keyword/phrase & location. When the specific keyword/phrase is spoken or user reaches the specific location the assistant also speaks and reminds the user about the task.  Voice reminder assistant supports Text-Independent Speaker Identification unlike other voice assistants already available.
Abordagens computacionais para a descoberta de genes significativos para o câncer
Authors: Cutigi Jorge Francisco , Evangelista Adriane Feijó , Simão Adenilso da Silva
Published: September 2022

O câncer é uma doença complexa provocada por alterações genéticas que se acumulam por toda a vida do indivíduo. A essas alterações dá-se o nome de mutação genética. Células de câncer possuem um elevado número de mutações, das quais um pequeno número delas é significativo para o câncer. A identificação de genes significativamente mutados, isto é, genes com mutações significativas, é essencial para a compreensão dos mecanismos de iniciação e progressão do câncer. Essa tarefa é um desafio chave na genômica do câncer, uma vez que estudos mostram que genes significativos podem sofrer mutação em uma frequência muito baixa. Com o sequenciamento de nova geração, uma extensa quantidade de conjuntos de dados genômicos foram gerados, criando o desafio de analisar e interpretar esses dados. Para identificar genes significativos ao câncer, redes de interação gênica combinadas com dados de mutação têm sido exploradas. Neste contexto, esta pesquisa de doutorado buscou a descoberta de genes significativos para o câncer por meio da proposição de abordagens computacionais para tal fim. O genes são identificados por um método baseado em redes que combina frequência de mutação ponderada e influência de vizinhos na rede, e possíveis falso-positivos são detectados por método baseado em aprendizado de máquina, o qual utiliza-se de dados de mutação e redes de interação gênica para induzir modelos preditivos. Um estudo experimental conduzido com seis tipos de câncer revelou o potencial das abordagens na descoberta de genes já conhecidos e de possíveis novos genes significativos para o câncer.
Dispositivo IoT para Detectar e Alertar sobre a Quedas de Idosos
Authors: Córdova Karine Alessandra , Kniess Janine
Published: September 2022

O envelhecimento populacional vem crescendo e devido a este fato, há um interesse em mais qualidade de vida aos idosos com soluções automatizadas. Este artigo apresenta um equipamento vestível de Internet das Coisas para a detecção de quedas de idosos. Por meio do dispositivo vestível, o sistema detecta a queda e emite alertas para pessoas previamente autorizadas.
Desenvolvimento de um Sistema CAD para Detecção de Nódulo Pulmonar em Exames de Tomografia Computadorizada de Tórax
Authors: Pereira Fernando Roberto , Oliveira Lucas Ferrari de
Published: September 2022

O câncer de pulmão tem atraído a atenção das agências de saúde em razão da alta taxa de mortalidade no mundo. Porém, realizar o diagnóstico de câncer de pulmão não é uma tarefa trivial. Para auxiliar o diagnóstico, o exame de Tomografia Computadorizada (CT) tem sido utilizado. Diante desse cenário, pesquisadores têm desenvolvido sistemas de Diagnóstico Auxiliado por Computador (CAD). Motivada por essa problemática, este trabalho apresenta uma metodologia para detecção de nódulo pulmonar em exame de CT de tórax. Para validar a metodologia proposta, um sistema CAD foi implementado. O sistema foi avaliado com os dados e métricas do desafio LUNA16, e obteve sensibilidade de 94, 90% com a taxa média de 1, 00 falso positivo por exame.
Ambiente virtual para tratamento de ansiedade oriunda de traumas usando Dessensibilização e Reprocessamento por Movimentos Oculares
Authors: Cons Bruna , Costa Rosa Maria E. M. da
Published: September 2022

O objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar um ambiente virtual imersivo 3D, integrando técnicas de Inteligência Artificial para apoiar o tratamento da ansiedade utilizando as estratégias EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) para dessensibilizar eventos traumáticos passados. O sistema é uma representação 3D de um consultório com um terapeuta virtual que induz o usuário a realizar movimentos oculares enquanto se comunica com ele. Os profissionais de saúde avaliaram o sistema e consideraram que o sistema tem possibilidades de ajudar os terapeutas a adotarem novas tecnologias em suas práticas.
Ambiente Domiciliar Assistido para o Monitoramento Remoto de Idosos em Zonas Rural
Authors: Silveira Walkíria Garcia de Souza , Dantas Mario Antonio Ribeiro
Published: September 2022

Com o envelhecimento populacional e a preocupação de manter a atenção primária à saúde da população idosa da área rural, o presente artigo propõe um modelo para o controle remoto de idosos com difícil acesso à internet, que considere edge fog e cloud para prover uma estrutura apropriada.
Desatentos: Um Jogo Sério para a Conscientização do TDAH
Authors: Maciel Vinícius D. J. , Lima Lucas , Sarinho Victor T.
Published: September 2022

Atualmente, existe uma consciência por parte das escolas, dos pais e dos profissionais da educação que os mesmos precisam estar cada vez mais comprometidos com o bem-estar dos seus alunos. Entretanto, muitos ainda desconhecem ou subestimam os sinais da presença do TDAH em crianças e adolescentes. Com a finalidade de fornecer uma ferramenta que auxilie no aumento da popularização sobre os sintomas do TDAH e aumente a visibilidade acerca dos sintomas do Transtorno, este artigo apresenta o desenvolvimento do Desatentos, um jogo digital que apresenta de uma forma interativa diversos cenários que buscam ensinar, entreter e conversar sobre o TDAH em si.
Predição de fidelização de doadores de sangue utilizando algoritmos de classificação
Authors: H. Filho Fernando Wagner B. , Leal Bruno de C. , Fernandes Ana G. de Almeida , Campelo Poliana L. dos Santos , Vinuto Tiago da S. , Pedrosa Nathália L.
Published: September 2022

Doar sangue é um ato de solidariedade e capaz de salvar inúmeras vidas. A falta de sangue é um problema recorrente na sociedade, que parece ter sido agravada com o advento da pandemia da COVID-19. Instituições de saúde costumam promover campanhas periodicamente no intuito de aumentar a captação de doadores. Ações como essa são importantes para manter os estoques condizentes com a demanda populacional. Este trabalho apresenta a utilização de técnicas de machine learning para predição de fidelização de doadores de sangue. Trata-se de um trabalho em andamento com resultados preliminares promissores e que possibilitará auxiliar em políticas de captação e fidelização de doadores.
Diagnóstico Automático de Cardiopatia Reumática em Exames Ecocardiográficos
Authors: Martins João Francisco B. S , Nascimento Erickson R. , Pappa Gisele L.
Published: September 2022

A cardiopatia reumática (CR) afeta aproximadamente 39 milhões de pessoas no mundo e é a doença cardíaca adquirida mais comum entre crianças e adolescentes. Ecocardiogramas são o padrão-ouro para o diagnóstico de CR, mas uma escassez de profissionais qualificados impede a implementação em larga escala de programas de prevenção e identificação precoce da doença. Nessa direção, esse trabalho propõe um arcabouço baseado em aprendizado de máquina para lidar com os desafios de identificação automática de CR em exames ecocardiográficos, obtendo uma acurácia de 71,18%. O método também gera informação sobre o processo de diagnóstico através de visualizações temporais (estruturas relevantes em um vídeo) e espaciais (estruturas relevantes em um quadro), facilitando a tomada de decisão de diagnóstico clínico.
Die Grenzen selbstorganisierten Handelns : attraktive Pflegeberufe durch Tarifautonomie ?
Authors: Schroeder Wolfgang , Kiepe Lukas , Inkinen Saara
Published: September 2022

Das Berufsfeld Altenpflege ist häufig durch unattraktive Rahmenbedingungen und mangelnde Anerkennung gekennzeichnet. Obwohl eine tarifpolitische Zusammenarbeit zwischen Gewerkschaften und Arbeitergeberverbänden zur Aufwertung der Branche beitragen könnte, lassen solche Lösungen in der Altenpflege auf sich warten. Vor diesem Hintergrund untersucht der Aufsatz, wie sich die Arbeitsbeziehungen in der Altenpflege gegenwärtig darstellen und warum sich daraus bisher keine belastbare Tarifautonomie ergibt. Dabei wird die These vertreten, dass der jetzige Zustand auf einer mangelnden Selbstorganisation der beiden Arbeitsmarktparteien beruht. Während sich die Gewerkschaften als ressourcenschwach und daher organisationsunfähig erweisen, agieren die Arbeitgeber mitunter als Abwehrverbände, die grundsätzlich organisationsfähig, dafür aber gestaltungsunwillig sind. Das Ergebnis ist eine defekte Interessenvermittlung, die sich nur schwer durch politische Interventionen kompensieren lässt.
Energy-based Beta Peak Extraction from Dynamic Resistance Curves
Authors: Ku JaHun , Park Youngdo , Ku Namkug
Published: September 2022

Recently, the importance of welding monitoring is emerging, and in particular, many studies using characteristic values of dynamic resistance curves are being conducted. Among the characteristic values, β-peak, peak on the dynamic resistance curve, contains important information on the extent to which the nugget grows. A common way to extract the β-peak is to determine the local maximum point followed by the local minimum point in the dynamic resistance curve. However, for dynamic resistance curves where local extremum values are unclear, extracting the β-peak in this manner is difficult. Therefore, in this study, a method using heating energy for β-peak extraction was proposed. Heating energy is the energy used until the β-peak is reached. Typically heating energy does not significantly differ even if the welding conditions differ for the same material. Based on the results, the β-peak of the dynamic resistance curve without the clear peak was extracted, and 11 characteristic values were calculated. Among them, three values that had a high correlation with the nugget diameter were selected. Using these values, the nugget diameter was predicted through linear regression analysis.
Neonatal seizures: Etiology, treatment and prognosis
Authors: Misanović Verica , Hodžić Edna , Terzić Sabina , Vukas-Salihbegović Emina , Ključić Amila
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Seizures are one of the most common pathologies in newborns. Their incidence is 1.5-3.5/1000 for term infants and 10-130/1000 for preterms. The most common causes of seizures in term infants are hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), cerebrovascular insult (CVI), cerebral malformations (CM), and metabolic disorders. For preterm infants: intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) and infections. Clinical characteristics are diverse and subtle, and subclinical forms are common. The drug of the first choice is phenobarbitone. Newborns with seizures are more prone to developing neurological disturbances such as epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Methods: This is a clinical, observational research, one-year, retrospective, cross-sectional study conducted in the Department of neonatal intensive care and neonatology of the Clinic of Pediatrics KCUS. The study included 43 newborns who met the inclusion criteria. Results: We found that 7.19% of hospitalized newborns had seizures. A number of seizures were recorded in the group of term infants with an earlier time of seizures. The most common etiological causes were: HIE, IVH, infections, and CM. There was a frequent occurrence of metabolic disorders such as acidosis, blood sugar, and mineral (Ca, K, Na, and Mg) disorders. The median of the first day of onset of seizures in full-term infants is on the fourth day, while in premature infants it is on the sixth day of life. Phenobarbitone was mainly used to stop seizures, with great success. Overall mortality in children with seizures was 37.21%. Conclusions: Seizures are common in newborns, which, depending on the etiological cause, increase mortality, especially in preterm infants. Seizures in term infants occur earlier than in premature infants. The most common etiology of seizures in term infants are infections, hypoxemic-ischemic encephalopathy, intracranial hemorrhage, cerebral malformations, and cerebrovascular insult. In premature infants these are hypoxemic-ischemic encephalopathy, intracranial bleeding, and infections. In the initial treatment of neonatal convulsions, phenobarbitone is most often used, which has proven to be successful in the majority of cases.
Creating effective brand names with sound symbolic mappings
Authors: Trninić Zora
Published: September 2022

Background: The present study was designed to investigate the use of sound symbolic mappings in fictitious brand names. Sound symbolic mappings refer to the existence of a nonarbitrary relationship between individual sounds and associations of different attributes and concepts. Given that sounds have inherent meaning in them, brand names in line with the established symbolic effects could communicate tailored messages that are congruent with consumer expectations of a product. Purpose: As perceived congruency between a product and its label is highly desirable in marketing, the study sets out to test the noted effects in brand names. It was aimed to confirm the strength of sound symbolic effects through greater preference for names with a symbolic fit with the product. Study design/methodology/approach: Two product categories were chosen, and a set of fictitious brand names were created. The names differed only on the sounds purported to convey targeted symbolic associations of salient product characteristics. The participants were presented with a forced choice task consisting of paired name samples and a stated product category for each pair. Finding/conclusions: The results confirmed the presence of sound symbolic effects as participants favoured the names with embedded symbolism. This leads to a conclusion that sound symbolism may be used to affect consumer choices based on brand name preference. Limitations/future research: Even though the study included only two products and used forced choice tasks limited on name pairs, the findings clearly imply the potential of sound symbolic mappings in creating efficient brand names. Broadening the research to other products and the service sector would surely deliver intriguing results.
Danças familiares pretas: Notas sobre a aprendizagem da Dança de São Gonçalo de Amarante
Authors: Oliveira Victor Hugo Neves de
Published: September 2022

Este artigo buscou compartilhar reflexões sobre a aprendizagem das danças familiares pretas. Para tanto, observou-se o processo de ensino-aprendizagem da Dança de São Gonçalo de Amarante, espécie de manifestação familiar produzida no povoado quilombola da Mussuca em Laranjeiras, Sergipe – Brasil. Partiu-se da questão “como as crianças aprendem a dançar a Dança de São Gonçalo no contexto familiar da Mussuca?”. Considerou-se que os fundamentos relativos à aprendizagem da Dança de São Gonçalo se baseiam em processos vinculados à prática empírica, à repetição e à experiência familiar. Além disso, estabeleceu-se apontamentos para a definição das danças familiares pretas e discutiu-se as práticas relacionadas à aprendizagem destas danças através de um estudo focado na Dança de São Gonçalo de Amarante.
Coreografia da Histeria: corpos convulsivos e empoderamento feminino na cena paulista – Lobo
Authors: Moraes Juliana Martins Rodrigues de
Published: September 2022

A partir da análise do espetáculo Lobo, de Carolina Bianchi e Cara de Cavalo, de 2018, a autora aponta a hipótese de que alguns trabalhos recentes da cena paulista, produzidos majoritariamente por mulheres, apresentam corpos convulsivos, cujas características os aproximam das descrições dos corpos histéricos, do final do século XIX e início do XX. O texto menciona outros quatro trabalhos para afirmar que há, nesse movimento criativo, um sinal de empoderamento feminino, de afirmação de seu “lugar de grito”. Por fim, a autora articula a sua experiência de espectadora a referências teóricas e artísticas diversas, incorporando na escrita, as impressões e o processo de registro daquilo que vê nas obras. Ademais, o estudo se baseia na espectação como metodologia e situa essa prática entre a recepção e a crítica. Referências exteriores ao campo especificamente cênico, especialmente à psicanálise, contribuem para a análise das ambivalências e ambiguidades colocadas em jogo.
Treatment of congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism in male patients
Authors: Lee Hae Sang , Shim Young Suk , Hwang Jin Soon
Published: September 2022

Congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (CHH) is characterized by complete or partial failure of pubertal development because of inadequate secretion of gonadotropic hormones. CHH consists of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism with anosmia or hyposmia, Kallmann syndrome, and the normosmic variation normosmic idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. CHH is one of the few treatable diseases of male infertility, although men with primary testicular dysfunction have irreversibly diminished spermatogenic capacity. The approach to CHH treatment is determined by goals such as developing virilization or inducing fertility. This review focuses on the current knowledge of therapeutic modalities for inducing puberty and fertility in men with CHH.
The Contribution of Energy Use and Production to Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Evidence from the Agriculture of European Countries
Authors: Šubová Nikola
Published: September 2022

The submitted study investigates the role of energy use in agriculture and agricultural output in carbon dioxide emissions with the presence of instrumental variables such as rural population and urbanisation. The data set covers 27 European countries during the period 2010–2020. The quantitative approach was applied using cluster analysis with the previous identification of relations between variables by factor analysis. As the second approach, the Two-Stage Least Square (TSLS) model was estimated. Based on the results, three clusters were created. The heatmap demonstrated the similarity between the comprised countries. The most similar countries are Greece and Hungary, while the most different countries are Luxembourg and Malta. Performed TSLS analysis showed that an increase in energy use is associated with an increase in carbon dioxide emissions. On the other hand, greater agricultural output is associated with lower emissions. However, the statistical significance differs across the individual clusters.
THE EFFECT OF COVID-19 ON THEINCIDENCE OF CANCER IN AMIDDLE ANATOLIAN CITY IN TURKEY
Authors: ÇELİKGÜN Serkan , KOÇ Tülay , UÇKU Reyhan
Published: September 2022

Objective: Cancer-related deaths in all countries of the world, including our country, come second after deaths caused by cardiovascular diseases. Covid-19 is a pandemic disease affecting many organs but primarily the lung. The aim of this study is to compare the cancer incidences in the pre-Covid-19 period and during Covid-19 pandemic period in Sivas province by means of age, gender and cancer type distribution of the patients.

Methods: The population of the study consists of the patients who applied to health institutions in Sivas between 01.11.2018 and 30.06.2021 and were diagnosed as cancer for the first time. The dependent variable of the study is cancer incidence. The independent variable was the 16 monthstime period comprising before Covid-19 pandemic and during the pandemic period seperately. In addition, patients diagnosed with cancer in both periods are evaluated and compared according to age groups, gender and the type of cancer.

Results: In this study, the pre-pandemic period and the pandemic period were compared. It was determined that 1355 patients were diagnosed as cancer during the pre-pandemic period and 1720 patients during the pandemic period. The incidence, which was 212.1 per hundred thousand in the previous period, increased to 270.5 per hundred thousand during the 16-month pandemic period.

Conclusion: When the data obtained in our study are compared, it is seen that the incidence of cancer increased during the pandemic period compared to the pre-pandemic period.
Effect of Covid-19 pandemic on patients undergoing definitive chemoradiotherapy
Authors: KARAMAN Elanur , ULAŞ Arife
Published: September 2022

Lung cancer is frequently seen in patients who smoke, who are elderly, and who have more comorbid diseases. The risk of being affected by the Covid-19 pandemic is high. Here, we aimed to determine the effectiveness of the definitive chemoradiotherapy (CRT) in patients with non metastatic non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC) during the pandemic period. Patients with NSCLCs, between 2020-2022 were evaluated retrospectively. Treatment responses were evaluated and prognostic factors were investigated. Twenty-eight patients (70%) were men and twelve (30%) were women. Twenty-five (62.5%) patients had comorbidities. All of patients complated their treatments. Objective response rate was 72.5%. Respectively, 72.5% of patients had partial response, 27.5% of patients had stabile disease. 92.5% of patients had a reduction in primary tumor, 42.5% had lymph nodes and 75% had a reduction in stage. Seven (17.5%) patients developed Covid-2019. Passing a Covid-2019 was decreased survival (p=0.012). In conclusion; High response rates have been obtained with CRT treatment applied to NSCLC patients during the Covid-19 pandemic period. Covid-19 infection significantly reduces survival in NSCLC patients receiving CRT.
Anticancer Activity of Calcium Channel Blockers in Colon Cancer Cell Culture
Authors: ALANDAĞ Celal , ÖZTÜRK Ayşegül
Published: September 2022

Objective: Repurposing non-cancer drugs for cancer treatment has many advantages. We can access to a new cancer drug easily, quickly and cheaply. In addition, we generally know safety prifile of repurped drugs. There are few studies in the literature investige the anticancer effects of Calcium channel blockers (CCBs). We planned to investigate the anticancer effects of CCBs on colon cancer cell line.

Material and Method: We adminestered different doses of T-type CCB NNC-55-0396 and L-type CCB amlodipine on colon cancer cell line HT-29. MTT analysis was performed at 48 hours to measure cell viability. The dose-response curve was constructed using GraphPad Prism.8 programme.

Results: Amlodipine caused more than 90% cytotoxicity at all concentrations of 500, 250, 100, 50, 10 µg/ml in MTT analysis at 48 hours. Similarly, NNC-55-0396 caused more than 90% cytotoxicity at all 80, 40, 20, 10.5 µM concentrations.

Discussion: In our study, NNC-55-0396 and amlodipine molecules showed severe cytotoxicity on HT-29 cells. There are publications indicating that it may have other anticancer effects other than cytotoxicity. They are promising molecules as anti-cancer drugs. They should be investigated in clinical studies alone or in combination with other cancer drugs.
La fluidificación del sujeto en el Neptuno Alegórico de Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Authors: Stabile Valeria
Published: September 2022

Este ensayo pretende ofrecer un análisis detallado de la formación del sujeto semiótico en los escritos de la poeta y filósofa sor Juana Inés de la Cruz (San Miguel Nepantla 1648? - Ciudad de México 1695). En particular, este ensayo se centra en Neptuno Alegórico, una obra de sor Juana que muestra específicamente cuál es el significado de la expresión «fluidificación del sujeto» que aparece en el título, aclarando también cómo funciona este proceso de fluidificación y cuáles son sus consecuencias. El punto de llegada de este ensayo es una nueva lectura del texto de sor Juana que propone una reflexión sobre el uso y desarrollo de nuevos modelos de sujeto que existen fuera de sus límites esencialistas. Para apoyar y facilitar esta nueva lectura, se adoptará un marco teórico que incluye El pliegue de Deleuze y la imagen de la khôra teorizada por Derrida.
An Improved Neural Network Model for Enhancing Rutting Depth Prediction
Authors: Xu Shuzhan , Yang Junxin , Wang Changbai
Published: September 2022

Rutting is the main distress form of asphalt pavement, and its prediction accuracy is directly related to the reliability of the designed road. This research developed a neural network model to improve the prediction ability about the rutting of a pavement performance criterion and compared it with the multiple linear regression model and the existing neural network model. The neural network model is developed using the Keras module from the TensorFlow package in Python. Two reports generated by the National Cooperative Highway Research Program project 01-37A and the Long-Term Pavement Performance website records have been used as data sources for training the neural network model, which are reliable data preserved after years of monitoring. The input variables include the pavement thickness, service time, average annual daily traffic of trucks and the deformation of the asphalt concrete layer, granular base layer and subgrade layer. This experiment used 440 samples, of which 352 samples (80%) were used for model training and 88 samples (20%) for testing. The training results of the model reveal that the neural network model is significantly better than the multiple linear regression model, and the newly built neural network model performs better than another similar neural network in predictive performance. For the multiple linear regression model, the correlation coefficient R2 value between the measured and predicted in the testing set increased from 0.265 to 0.712. In contrast, it promotes from 0.867 to 0.902 for the neural network model.
Analysis of the Self-Healing Process of Asphalt and its Influencing Factors
Authors: Li Dan , Luo Yang , Lei Jiao Xiao , Li Qiang , Feng Zheng Chuan , Cui Teng Guo
Published: September 2022

Molecular dynamics was used in this study to understand the self-healing behavior and mechanism of asphalt. Density, solubility, and mean square displacement parameters were analyzed to confirm the validity of the matrix asphalt model. Molecular simulation software was used to develop a microscopic matrix asphalt self-healing model at the nanoscale. Cracking width of asphalt microcracks was represented by setting different vacuum layer thicknesses as the asphalt self-healing model. Density and diffusion coefficient of the self-healing model were obtained by running the molecular software to understand the entire process of asphalt healing. The self-healing mechanism of the matrix asphalt was analyzed. Results showed that the entire self-healing process of asphalt could be clearly divided into four stages, namely, external environment energy endowment, model end healing, asphalt microcrack healing, and self-healing model self-diffusion stages. Molecules of each component in the asphalt self-healing process diffuse and move mutually under constant temperature conditions. The diffusion coefficient of saturated components and polar aromatic was higher than that of asphaltenes and aromatic components.
Effects of Reclaimed Asphalt, Wax Additive, and Compaction Temperature on Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Porous Asphalt
Authors: Ranieri Vittorio , Berloco Nicola , Garofalo Francesca , He Liang , Intini Paolo , J. Kowalski Karol
Published: September 2022

This paper describes physical and mechanical properties of porous asphalt mixtures with various RAP amount (0%, 10%, 20%, 30%) containing one WMA additive (organic wax). The samples were prepared using the Marshall compactor at two different temperatures (125 °C, 145 °C) by fabricating six series of porous mixtures. Air void content, particle loss, stiffness modulus, indirect tensile strength, and indirect tensile strength ratio were measured and the effects of RAP, wax, and compaction temperatures were evaluated, considering the results of statistical analyses. Based on the performed tests, it has been concluded that high RAP contents (30%) in WMA-RAP PAs result in decreased porosity, permeability, and moisture resistance, and in increased cohesiveness, stiffness, and indirect tensile strength compared to the reference PAs. On the other hand, for low RAP contents (10%), WMA-RAP PAs show lower cohesiveness and indirect tensile strength, at the same time demonstrating an increase in porosity, permeability, moisture resistance, and stiffness. Reduced compaction temperatures (125 °C) particularly affect the cracking resistance.
АНАЛИЗА СТАТУСА СВОДА СТОПАЛА КОД ПРЕДШКОЛСКЕ ДЈЕЦЕ
Authors: Бојић Бојана , Видојевић Слађана , Ћодо Јована , Ћосић Аделиса
Published: September 2022

Стопало је важан функционални сегмент човјековог организма, који се у току еволуције формирао и омогућио човјеку да стоји, хода, трчи, скаче. Научно-технолошка револуција и седентерни живот као посљедица многих погодности које су данашњем човјеку на располагању, довеле су до тога да се суочавамо са бројним деформитетима. Најчешћи поремећај код дјеце и одраслих је спуштени свод стопала. Циљ овог истраживања био је анализа статуса свода стопала код предшколске дјеце у вртићу „Колибри“ у Бијељини. Трансверзалним истраживањем обуваћено је 50 испитаника, узраста од 3 до 5 година. За мјерење статуса свода стопала примијењена је најсавременија компјутерска метода за детекцију равног стопала, дигитални компјутерски подоскоп – SuppOrt. На основу добијених вриједности у овом истраживању, можемо констатовати да већина испитаника има спуштен свод стопала. Добијени резултати омогућиће квалитетнију анализу проблема у датој предшколској установи, као и приједлоге за корекцију деформитета и превенцију у будућности.
АНАЛИЗА РАЗЛИКА ЗАСТУПЉЕНОСТИ РАЧУНАРА У УРБАНИМ И РУРАЛНИМ ШКОЛАМА РЕГИЈЕ БИРАЧ-СЕМБЕРИЈА
Authors: Милић Бојана , Трифуновић Драгана , Трнинић Стојан , Грујић Ђорђије
Published: September 2022

Оно о чему ћемо говорити у овом раду јесте примјена рачунара у школама. Примјена рачунара у школама постаје неизоставан дио наставе, учења и подучавања. Кориштењем нових средстава у кооперацији са рачунаром омогућава се брже, лакше и једноставније учење, прилагодљивост индивидуалним способностима појединца, провјера знања и приступ најновијим информацијама путем Интернета.Такође, говорићемо и о учењу на даљину. Овај рад има за циљ да представи кориштење рачунара у наставном процесу.
ВОКАЛНЕ МУЗИЧКЕ СПОСОБНОСТИ УЧЕНИКА IV И V РАЗРЕДА
Authors: Крунић Марко Д. , Перић Небојша В. , Петровић Гордана М.
Published: September 2022

У овом раду истраживане су вокалне музичке способности ученика IV и V разреда Основне школе „Стеван Немања“ из Драгаљевца Горњег и њених подручних одјељења. Током истраживања коришћена је дескриптивна метода, као и анкетни упитник за ученике и мелоритмички мотиви и фразе. Специфичност истраживање је у томе што је рађено на сеоском подручју, а обухватило је 40 ученика – 22 дјевојчице и 18 дјечака. Подаци су обрађени статистички и приказани графички, табеларно и текстуално. Прво је урађено анкетно испитивање да би се утврдио успјех ученика из музичке културе, коју музику слушају, да ли су похађали музичку школу или неку музичку секцију, као и да ли свирају неки инструмент. Потом су ученици тестирани са мелоритмичким мотивима и фразама. Резултати истраживања су показали да ученици у великој мјери могу вокално да репродукују лакше мелоритмичке мотиве, док је код мелоритмичких фраза тај проценат нешто мањи. Генерални закључак је да ученици IV и V разреда имају задовољавајући ниво вокалне репродукције, с обзиром на то да су у свом напретку из музичке културе ослоњени само на своје учитеље и наставнике који воде секције.
КОМБИНОВАНА ОДЈЕЉЕЊА – БУДУЋНОСТ ИЛИ НЕСТАНАК ОСНОВНОГ ОБРАЗОВАЊА У СЕОСКИМ СРЕДИНАМА
Authors: Шарац Радован
Published: September 2022

Због тенденције смањења броја ученика у сеоским срединама, извjесно је да ће потреба за организовањем наставе у комбинованим одјељењима постојати и у будућности. Сходно томе, учитељи ће морати да траже одговарајућа дидактичко-методичка рјешења и користe предности које пружају комбинована одјељења, притом уважавајући развојне потребе ученика. Циљ овог рада је да се истражи и утврди ефикасност постојеће организације наставе у комбинованим одјељењима, испита могућност њеног унапређења и пронађе отимално рјешење за њихову одрживост у сеоским срединама. За потребе овог истраживања коришћена је дескриптивна метода.
Bronchus-associated macrophages efficiently capture and present soluble inhaled antigens and are capable of local Th2 cell activation
Authors: Tang Xin-Zi , Kreuk Lieselotte S M , Cho Cynthia , Metzger Ross J , Allen Christopher D C
Published: September 2022

In allergic asthma, allergen inhalation leads to local Th2 cell activation and peribronchial inflammation. However, the mechanisms for local antigen capture and presentation remain unclear. By two-photon microscopy of the mouse lung, we established that soluble antigens in the bronchial airway lumen were efficiently captured and presented by a population of CD11c+interstitial macrophages with high CX3CR1-GFP and MHC class II expression. We refer to these cells as Bronchus-Associated Macrophages (BAMs) based on their localization underneath the bronchial epithelium. BAMs were enriched in collagen-rich regions near some airway branchpoints, where inhaled antigens are likely to deposit. BAMs engaged in extended interactions with effector Th2 cells and promoted Th2 cytokine production. BAMs were also often in contact with dendritic cells (DCs). After exposure to inflammatory stimuli, DCs migrated to draining lymph nodes, whereas BAMs remained lung resident. We propose that BAMs act as local antigen presenting cells in the lung and also transfer antigen to DCs.
Putting perception into action with inverse optimal control for continuous psychophysics
Authors: Straub Dominik , Rothkopf Constantin A
Published: September 2022

Psychophysical methods are a cornerstone of psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience where they have been used to quantify behavior and its neural correlates for a vast range of mental phenomena. Their power derives from the combination of controlled experiments and rigorous analysis through signal detection theory. Unfortunately, they require many tedious trials and preferably highly trained participants. A recently developed approach, continuous psychophysics, promises to transform the field by abandoning the rigid trial structure involving binary responses and replacing it with continuous behavioral adjustments to dynamic stimuli. However, what has precluded wide adoption of this approach is that current analysis methods do not account for the additional variability introduced by the motor component of the task and therefore recover perceptual thresholds that are larger compared to equivalent traditional psychophysical experiments. Here, we introduce a computational analysis framework for continuous psychophysics based on Bayesian inverse optimal control. We show via simulations and previously published data that this not only recovers the perceptual thresholds but additionally estimates subjects’ action variability, internal behavioral costs, and subjective beliefs about the experimental stimulus dynamics. Taken together, we provide further evidence for the importance of including acting uncertainties, subjective beliefs, and, crucially, the intrinsic costs of behavior, even in experiments seemingly only investigating perception.