bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A systematic review of the psychological distance of climate change: Towards the development of an evidence-based construct
Authors: Keller Ellis , Marsh John Everett , Richardson Beth , Ball Linden John
Published: July 2021

The construct of psychological distance has gained traction as an explanation of why climate change is difficult to act on; it often feels far removed, with impacts arising in remote locations to other people or in an uncertain future. However, recent studies and narrative reviews have pointed out inconsistencies in the conceptualisation, operationalisation and results regarding the psychological distance of climate change, with research evidently struggling to develop the construct and determine its place in explaining and promoting pro-environmental behaviour. This paper presents a systematic review of the literature aimed at building an evidence base on which to develop research on psychological distance. Following a systematic search of three databases, 73 records with 84 individual studies were identified, which measured or manipulated the concept in relation to climate change. We find that psychological distance in the context of climate change is a dynamic, contextspecific, multidimensional construct, with a wide variety of approaches to measurement and manipulation. Current theorising (primarily Construal Level Theory) is insufficient in describing the diversity and complexity of distance in the climate-change context. Based on the reviewed studies, we give ecommendations for the measurement and manipulation of the construct. However, our overarching suggestion is to focus on specific contexts in which distance plays a role in climate-change cognition and action, such as the perception of impacts, policy or behaviour. We discuss how describing distance within these contexts can help researchers to understand current findings, to disentangle different components of distance beliefs and to incorporate theory and insights from related perspectives.
Reciprocal associations between executive function and academic achievement: A conceptual replication of Schmitt et al. (2017)
Authors: Ellis Alexa , Ahmed Sammy F. , Zeytinoglu Selin , Isbell Elif , Calkins Susan D. , Leerkes Esther M. , Grammer Jennie K , Gehring William Joseph , Morrison Frederick J. , Davis-Kean Pamela
Published: July 2021

The goal of the current study was to conduct a conceptual replication of the reciprocal associations between executive function (EF) and academic achievement reported in Schmitt et al. (2017). Using two independent samples (N (STAR) = 279, and N (Pathways) = 277), we examined whether the patterns of associations between EF and achievement across preschool and kindergarten reported in Schmitt et al. (2017) replicated using the same model specifications, similar EF and achievement measures, and across a similar developmental age period. Consistent with original findings, EF predicted subsequent math achievement in both samples. Specifically, in the STAR sample, EF predicted math achievement from preschool to kindergarten, and kindergarten to first grade. In the Pathways sample, EF at kindergarten predicted both math and literacy achievement in first grade. However, contrary to the original findings, we were unable to replicate the bidirectional associations between math achievement and EF in either of the replication samples. Overall, the current conceptual replication has revealed that bidirectional associations between EF and academic skills might not be robust to slight differences in EF measures and number of measurement occasions, which has implications for our understanding of the development EF and academic skills across early childhood. The present findings underscore the need for more standardization in both measurement and modeling approaches – without which the inconsistency of findings in published studies may continue across this area of research.
Infant sleep and development: Concurrent and longitudinal relations during the first 8 months of life
Authors: Pecora Giulia , Focaroli Valentina , Paoletti Melania , Barca Laura , Chiarotti Flavia , Borghi Anna M. , Gasparini Corinna , Caravale Barbara , Bombaci Ilaria , Gastaldi Serena , Bellagamba Francesca , Addessi Elsa
Published: July 2021

Sleep is an essential function of human life, underlying both biological and cultural processes. Dramatic changes in sleep occur during infancy, in terms of night awakenings, which tend to diminish over time, and day/night sleep duration, with newborns sleeping up to 16-17 hours per day and gradually decreasing to 9-13 hours between 6-11 months of age. Remarkably, research indicates that changes in infant sleep are in interaction with important acquisitions in other domains of child development. In the present study, we aimed at investigating concurrent and longitudinal relations between sleep and cognitive maturation during infancy, by collecting data on 156 infants at 4 months of age and on a subsample of 103 infants at 8 months of age. Infants’ sleep was assessed through the Brief Infant Sleep Questionnaire (BISQ; Sadeh, 2004), whereas cognitive maturation was evaluated using the Developmental ProfileTM 3 (Alpern 2007). We also examined infants’ language understanding through the Italian version of the MacArthur–Bates Communicative Development Inventory (MCDI): Words and Gestures (Caselli & Casadio, 1995; Fenson et al., 1994). Finally, information about infants’ temperament and maternal practices potentially relevant for sleep quality, such as the use of a pacifier at nighttime, co-sleeping and exclusive breastfeeding, was detected. Results showed that night and day sleep were differently related to infants’ development at 4 and 8 months of age, but there were no robust longitudinal relationships.
Analysis of Policy Implementation on The Duties and Functions of the Cabinet Secretariat (Case Study: Function of Policy Recommendation)
Authors: Kurniawan Johan , Salomo Roy Valiant
Published: July 2021

The implementation of the duties and functions of government institutions in the President's closest circle is an interesting thing to research. Its strategic position does not necessarily make its role carried out optimally. This can be seen from the function of providing policy recommendations carried out by the Cabinet Secretariat. Problems such as the disobedience of stakeholders to the flow of policy submissions, as well as problems on administrative matters such as supporting rules, communication strategies, information technology support, the effectiveness of policy monitoring, and the implementation of sanctions, have made the implementation of such functions not run optimally. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the implementation of the function of providing policy recommendations by the Cabinet Secretariat. The analytical framework used in this study is Policy Implementation Theory, particularly the Administrative Implementation Model by Matland (1995). This research uses the qualitative method that is descriptive analysis, with the focus of the research is the Cabinet Secretariat in the period 2015 until now. The result of this study is the implementation of the function of providing policy recommendations in dealing with various challenges and problems. However, improvement efforts have been made so that the performance of the function of providing policy recommendations, which is the main performance of the Cabinet Secretariat, can be more optimal.
Advocating for minority Veterans in the United States: Principles for equitable public policy
Authors: Blevins Kai River , Blevins Andy L.
Published: July 2021

LAY SUMMARY

Minority Veterans in the United States are often excluded, whether intentionally or not, from public policy initiatives, leading to approaches that attempt to account for, or include, minority Veterans after the policy process has begun rather than at the foundational stages. This leads to policies and programs that do not adequately serve or that may harm minority Veteran communities. Drawing on their work with the U.S. Senate and House Veterans’ Affairs Committees and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the authors outline four principles for equitable Veteran public policy to better support minority Veterans and their communities. These principles are grounded in intersectionality theory, a framework that starts from the recognition that everyone has multiple identities and that these identities relate to the inequalities one experiences personally and systemically. The authors hope these principles contribute to more equitable public policy analyses and practices to better serve minority Veterans and lessen instances of inequality or injustice.
Pelatihan Pemanfaatan Website Sebagai Media Informasi Kegiatan Karang Taruna di Komplek PGRI Bogor
Authors: Khairina Chandra Nur , Putro Dwi Cahyo Purnomo , Putri Reina Aprilia , Firmansyah Rendy , Awang Yosen Soleman , Putri Sukmawati Anggraeni
Published: July 2021

Saat ini perkembangan teknologi sangat cepat maka dari itu perkembangan dalam memberikan informasi juga harus mengikuti zaman. Dalam jurnal ini akan dijelaskan bagaimana proses dalam pembuatan sistem informasi berbasis website. Metode ini akan membantu memberikan informasi dari Karang Taruna Komplek PGRI Bogor suatu paguyuban masyarakat yang berada di wilayah kecamatan Bogor Utara, kelurahan Kedunghalang, RT. 003 RW. 012, yang bertujuan untuk membantu warga yang berada di wilayah tersebut dalam mengembangkan potensi yang dimilikinya dalam berbagai bidang serta untuk membagikan berita terkini. Pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini yang dilaksanakan secara virtual melalui zoom meeting berupa sosialisasi dan pelatihan dngan menggunakan multimedia pembelajaran interaktif yang dapat membantu menyajikan materi dengan mudah dipahami. Dengan adanya website tersebut diharapkan dapat membantu karang taruna dalam menyampaikan dan menyimpan informasi yang dapat diakses di mana pun dan kapan pun melalui Handphone, Laptop ataupun Notebook yang terhubung ke Internet.
Pengayaan Teknologi Pengelolahan Sampah Plastik Menuju Wirausaha Mandiri di Pondok Pesantren Riyadhul Huda Kampung Babakan Ciangsana Kabupaten Bogor
Authors: Lubena Lubena , Imelda Donna , Naidir Ferra , Ratnawati Neneng , Samodrawati Dian , F Flora Elvistia
Published: July 2021

Plastik merupakan produk terbuat dari bahan sintetis, keberadaanya sudah sangat mengkhawatikan oleh karena ketergantungan tinggi pengguna untuk menunjang gaya hidup. Pada masa pandemic covid 19 selama diberlakukannya lockdown pengguna plastik meningkat, kemudian turun setelah dibuka kembali. Beberapa upaya telah dilakukan oleh pemerintah seperti menerapkan plastik sekali pakai, tapi hal ini tetap akan menjadi sia-sia jika pengguna tidak mendapatkan pengetahuan yang cukup  tentang bahaya plastik . Kegiatan pengabdian ini dirancang oleh Fakultas Teknologi Universitas Jayabaya bersama mahasiswa dengan tema memberikan pengetahuan kepada masyarakat tentang plastik serta jenis-jenisnya dan manfaat ekonomi jika diolah menjadi bijih plastik serta memberikan wawasan bahwa sampah plastik dapat memberi sumber pendapatan. Kelompok masyarakat yang disasar adalah pondok pesantren Riyadhul Huda di Kabupaten Bogor, letak pesantren yang selain tidak jauh dari kampus serta berlokaasi berdampingan dengan masyarakat sehingga dapat menjadi hal yang positif bagi masyarakat setempat. Metode yang digunakan adalah penyuluhan dengan jumlah peserta 74 orang. Dari hasil survey didapatkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan dan wawasan peserta tentang zero waste dan peluang ke wirausaha mandiri.
THE INTERACTIVE MODEL OF THE STATE REGULATION OF SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER TO THE NATIONAL ECONOMY AS A FACTOR OF ITS INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: BILOUS O.Yu.
Published: July 2021

Topicality. In modern conditions, science and technology play a decisive role in the effective development of the economies of advanced countries. At the same time, in Ukraine during the years of independence science has lost its influence on socio-economic development due to the lack of an effective system of converting research results into concrete economic achievements, and the state's inability to create the necessary conditions and incentives for knowledge transfer.Aim and tasks. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the interactive model of scientific knowledge transfer to the national economy as a basis for developing practical recommendations for state regulation in this sphere, in the conditions of transition to the knowledge economy.Research results. The conceptual base of the interactive model of scientific knowledge transfer to the national economy is substantiated. In particular, the characteristics of the knowledge economy that determine the features of state regulation of the scientific knowledge transfer, namely, the emphasis on the dissemination of knowledge, not on their creation; resource approach to knowledge, and their focus on action. The classification of types of knowledge in the knowledge economy is given, and the special role of implicit knowledge is emphasized, which requires direct contact for its transfer or active participation and presence of persons who possess it. The models of the innovation process in the knowledge economy are considered and the predominance of the interactive model of innovations is shown, according to which the innovation arises as a result of interaction between knowledge producers and consumers of knowledge, which exchange both with codified and implicit knowledge.An interactive model of scientific knowledge transfer to the national economy has been developed and its distinction from the linear model of scientific knowledge transfer has been shown. Approaches to the state regulation of the scientific knowledge transfer have been formed, according to linear and interactive models based on the concept of "market failures".Conclusion. State regulation of the scientific knowledge transfer to the national economy of Ukraine should move away from a narrow understanding of this activity as the commercialization of technology, and reduction of regulatory measures in this area to intellectual property rights protection and "technology push" measures. There is a need for a broader understanding of knowledge transfer as an interactive process involving interaction between different stakeholders, and state regulation in this area should be aimed at mitigation the risks associated with the coordination and network failure of knowledge transfer actors; funding infrastructure and activities aimed at stimulating interaction between knowledge transfer stakeholders, encouraging the exchange and joint creation of knowledge.
Impact of Human Rights Education at School, Community and Individual Levels - Case Study of Georgia Research Essay
Authors: Gugeshashvili Medea
Published: July 2021

Since its independence in 1991, the promotion of human rights has been a part of Georgia’s efforts towards the integration into Euro-Atlantic Institutions. However, difficulties in introducing the concept of individual, democratic and human rights are persistent in the teaching/learning process, as these concepts are still not organic and commonly understood in popular culture. Herewith, a growing level of political and societal polarisation between nationalistic and liberal forces impedes the process of effective promotion of universal human rights principles. The article analyzes the tensions between the core values of nationalism and liberal ideology in Georgia, as well as the supporting factors for the promotion of human rights education (HRE). It discusses the potential of HRE in mitigating the societal polarisation and reaching social cohesion around the basic civic values. A conclusion is made that, despite considerable progress achieved in promoting HRE in Georgia during the last decade, complexities remain related to the difficulty of introducing the concepts of individual, democratic and human rights in the teaching/learning process, as such concepts are still not organic and commonly understood in popular culture. Based on the best practices identified in various impact assessment studies on HRE worldwide, recommendations are offered for the schools to introduce transformative and emancipatory learning and make HRE effective through the application of the ‘wholeschool’ approach - an effective tool for bringing tangible changes to the school environment, as well as the impact on the household and community levels.

Keywords: human rights education, social cohesion, Georgia, impact of education, wholeschool approach, social cohesion
Do Teachers’ Qualifications and Experience Influence Academic Performance of Students in Basic Science in Junior Secondary Schools in Nigeria?
Authors: Oludipe Daniel Idowu , Oludipe Bimbola Dupe
Published: July 2021

This study investigated the influence of teachers’ qualifications and experience on students’ academic performance in basic science in junior secondary schools in Nigeria. The study was a descriptive survey type of research. Simple random sampling was used to select eight Junior Secondary Schools (J.S.S.) in the Ogun East senatorial district of Ogun State. It included 18basic science teachers and 540 junior secondary school students. The data were collected using a questionnaire and a basic science achievement test. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, one-way analysis of variance and Pearson Product-Moment Correlation. The findings of this study revealed that most of the basic science teachers at the J.S.S. level were not trained as basic science teachers; science teachers’ qualifications influenced students’ academic performance in basic science; basic science teachers’ years of teaching experience did not have a positive correlation with students’ academic performance in basic science.

Keywords: Qualification, academic performance, problem-solving
Family Socio-Economic Status, School Location and Students’ Eco-Friendly Knowledge, Attitude and Practices in Nigeria
Authors: Olubela Ramoni Afolabi
Published: July 2021

The school system, regardless of the level of operation, is generally accepted as a major agent of education. It provides avenues for interaction between students and teachers on subject matters. However, the location of the school determines many students’ knowledge, attitude and practices.  Also, there is an increasing awareness of the importance of the parents’ role in the progress and educational development of their children. Family background as an important and weighty factor in determining the academic performance attained by the student needs to be investigated. This study adopted a pre-test-post-test control group quasi-experimental design. Intact class of Junior Secondary School II Social Studies students in each of the six schools in Oyo state were randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups. Three validated instruments were used in this study, and they are the Environmental Education Knowledge Test (EEKT), Environmental Education Attitude Scale (EEAS) and Environmental Education Practice Questionnaire (EEPQ). The data were analyzed using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) with the pretest scores used as covariates. All the null hypotheses were tested at a P < .05 level of significance. The study showed a significant two-way interaction effect of family socioeconomic status and school location on students’ eco-friendly knowledge, attitude and practices. It was recommended that schools should be kept safe and parents should develop more streams of income, as a single income source has become a great economic challenge in Nigeria.

Keywords:  family socioeconomic status, school location, students’ eco-friendly knowledge, students’ eco-friendly attitude, students’ eco-friendly practices, school security, alternative income
Model Pengembangan Klinik Berhenti Merokok di Wilayah Tengerang Selatan Menggunakan Pendekatan Soft System Methodology
Authors: Hannaingtyas Izza
Published: July 2021

Smoking behaviour has become a habit and culture in Indonesian society. According to WHO (2018), Indonesia is the second country with the largest number of smokers among people aged ≥ 15 in the world after France in 2016. The Indonesian Ministry of Health in 2018 stated that the prevalence of smoking was 31.3% in Banten Province, this exceeds the National average of 29.3%. An aim of our analysis was to prevent and reduce smoking behaviour.  Public Health Experts has a moral responsibility to overcome problems of smoking behaviour in South Tangerang by “Smoking Cessation Clinic”. They did this analysis by Soft System Methodology (SSM). It can be used to resolved high complexity problem for change habits and culture in society through strategic thinking and solutions. Result analysis of SSM showed that development model Smoking Cessation Clinic program can be held through electronic education activities by the android application. It designed as a media of alternative development to provide online education to the public. It is hoped that there will be routine educational activities that can be carried out by health cadres, so that the Smoking Cessation Clinic program can be socialized and can be utilized optimally to the community.

 

Keywords: Smoking Behaviour, Smoking Cessation Clinic, Soft System Methodology

 

Abstrak

 

Perilaku merokok sudah menjadi kebiasaan dan budaya masyarakat Indonesia. Menurut WHO (2018), Indonesia merupakan negara kedua dengan jumlah perokok terbesar pada penduduk usia ≥ 15 tahun di dunia setelah Perancis pada tahun 2016. Kementerian Kesehatan RI tahun 2018 menyatakan bahwa prevalensi merokok di Provinsi Banten sebesar 31,3%, melebihi rata-rata nasional sebesar 29,3%. Tujuan dari analisis kami adalah untuk mencegah dan mengurangi perilaku merokok. Dokter Spesialis Kesehatan Masyarakat memiliki tanggung jawab moral untuk mengatasi masalah perilaku merokok di Tangerang Selatan melalui "Klinik Berhenti Merokok". Mereka melakukan analisis ini dengan Soft System Methodology (SSM). Ini dapat digunakan untuk memecahkan masalah kompleksitas tinggi untuk mengubah kebiasaan dan budaya dalam masyarakat melalui pemikiran dan solusi strategis. Hasil analisis SSM menunjukkan bahwa model pengembangan program klinik berhenti merokok dapat diimplementasikan melalui kegiatan edukasi elektronik dengan aplikasi android. Ini dirancang sebagai media pengembangan alternatif untuk memberikan pendidikan online kepada publik. Diharapkan ada kegiatan edukasi rutin yang dapat dilakukan oleh kader kesehatan, agar program Klinik Berhenti Merokok dapat tersosialisasi dan dapat dimanfaatkan secara maksimal kepada masyarakat.

 

Kata kunci: Perilaku Merokok, Klinik Berhenti Merokok, Metodologi Soft System
Violence, Rumor, and Elusive Trust in Mocímboa da Praia, Mozambique
Authors: Santos Ana Margarida Sousa
Published: July 2021

The riots of 2005 in Mocímboa da Praia and the current violent attacks in Cabo Delgado province have resulted in a range of unsettling rumors. This article revisits the riots and their aftermath to make sense of the rumors that have spread since then, fueling fears of violence and uncertainty. These disconcerting rumors are especially rich in what they tell us about the perception of the political Other and the narratives that materialize following violent events. The way in which rumors circulated and were believed or discarded draws a rough picture of the local political arena. This article discusses the elusive nature of trust following sudden violence and addresses the role and relevance of rumors as an obstacle to the creation of peaceful trust relationships.
Optimization method applied to decision-making on intermodal alternative for soybean outflow in the State of Pará-Brazil
Authors: Oliveira Vitor Hugo Pereira de , Tobias Maisa Sales Gama , Rocha Marcus Pinto da Costa da , Farias Valcir João da Cunha , Neto Miercio Cardoso de Alcantara , Souza Matheus Melo , Araújo Leonam Ferreira de
Published: July 2021

In Brazil, the sector of agribusiness suffers with the lack of infrastructure for the production outflow and as transportation costs increase, they affect its competitiveness in the world scenario. In this work, an optimization model was developed to support decision-making to soybeans transport for export, in regions in the state of Para (Brazil) near to Tocantins-Araguaia waterway. The study applied a Linear Programming model, adopting the transport problem, in search of minimizing the costs of alternative routes, restricted to the respective supply and demand limitations. The model aimed to minimize the transport costs from the production centers to the exporting port, through the current infrastructure and suggesting the road and waterway intermodal alternative by means of the interior navigation, considering diverse points for transshipment. The results showed a cost reduction for production outflow in the base year of the study when the intermodal transport was used. Furthermore, the new routes only by waterway created a new transport network configuration, decreasing the road distances for the municipalities production outflow, supporting the increasing of competitiveness of the state, as well as providing wealth generation in the region.
Public perspectives on Healthcare and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Authors: Guha Sampurna
Published: July 2021

Artificial Intelligence is the focus term of the 21st century. It has been widely accepted and adopted in several key areas like education, marketing, retail, and engineering among numerous others however the healthcare sector seems to lag in its welcome. AI has the potential to unlock a new transformation in patient care, diagnosis, and mentoring and support services as seen from a review of relevant literature. It is therefore essential to understand how people view Artificial Intelligence and feel its need or demands in improving their health-related needs. This study was designed, keeping this thought in mind. A survey study was carried out in Delhi-NCR with fifty participants belonging to the age group of 18-50 years, who were health-conscious, and proficient in the use of technology like smartphones and other smart devices. The survey findings reveal that respondents desired the integration of Artificial Intelligence-based solutions to medical services ranging from appointment booking through intelligent chatbots to insightful diagnosis using risk profiles, intricate surgeries guided by intelligent robots to mentoring services which described health goals and discussed sustainable solutions towards achieving desired goals through lifestyle changes.  Secondary data showed the application of such technologies in hospitals in form of unique personalized programs aimed at improving patient care and promote good health. The study further recommends the use of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare services in both rural and urban areas to reduce the burden on medical professionals, increase personalized and efficient healthcare service provision especially in times of global pandemic and increase people’s consciousness towards the need for good health through the adoption of positive lifestyle changes.
WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER ATTENDED IN PUBLIC HOSPITAL FROM MACAPÁ, AMAPÁ
Authors: Pacheco de Sousa Emílio Daniel , Da Silva Souza Givago , Da Mata Nely Deyse Santos , Da Silva Marlucilena Pinheiro , Secco José Mauro
Published: July 2021

Breast cancer is a disease of epidemiological concern worldwide, being considered a serious public health problem. Although it is well established that early diagnosis and adequate treatment interfere with mortality rates and the prevalence of cancer, few data are available regarding the descriptive epidemiology of breast cancer in Brazil, as well as in the various states of the federation, as is the State of Amapá. The general objective was to characterize the risk factors of breast cancer patients treated at Hospital de Clínicas Dr. Alberto Lima (HCAL) from January 2012 to December 2017 in the city of Macapá, Amapá. Cases of breast cancer were reviewed, with an analysis of 194 medical records, and the following variables were studied: age, education level, histological type of the neoplasia, age at first delivery, menarche and menopause, breastfeeding time, alcohol intake, smoking, family history of breast cancer in first-degree relatives. It was noted that the age group most affected was between 41-50 years old and with an education level of elementary education. In these women, the most frequent characteristics were: age at first delivery between 13-20 years, menarche between 10-13 years, menopause from 41-50 years with a significant number of patients at menace (outside menopause), breastfeeding time between 2-22 and 23-42 months, both intervals with the same number of records; most did not drink alcohol, were not smokers and had no family history of first-degree relatives of breast cancer. In the cases studied, the most frequently diagnosed histological type was invasive ductal carcinoma.
Sequelae of congenital oropharyngeal teratoma in the oral cavity of the child
Authors: Qualhato Letícia Bruno , Peixoto Ana Carolina Candelas , Marques Késia Lara dos Santos , Lanza Celia Regina Moreira , Silva Luiz Roberto da , Mendonça Guilherme Silva de , Oliveira Fabiana Sodré de
Published: July 2021

Congenital oropharyngeal teratoma is a rare tumor subtype with cells from the three germ layers, majorly being benign. Whereas teratoma develops early in intrauterine life, thus affecting the growth and development of adjacent structures, the purpose of this case report is to present the sequelae of this tumor in a child's oral cavity. Female child, 2 years and 3 months old referred by the otorhinolaryngologist for dental evaluation. The mother´s main complaint was the the child could not close her mouth. According to the child's medical record, at 34th week of gestation, during the routine ultrasound examination, the presence of the anechoic tumor mass was observed without Doppler signal, presenting a 3.2cm x 2.4cm diameter outside through the oral cavity. At 17 and 32 days of life, respectively, the excision of the largest and residual tumor located on the floor of the mouth was performed. Upon anatomopathological examination, the tumor with was classified as a mature teratoma. In the intraoral examination, a deep and atresia palate incomplete cleft palate, bone growth in the region of the posterior alveolar ridge of the maxilla, and in the posterior region of the mandible on the left side, "V" shaped mandible and microglossia, crowding were observed dental agenesis of the lower lateral incisors, absence of caries lesions, gingivitis and enamel development defects. The child will remain under the regular dental pediatric follow-up. Several sequelae were observed in the child's oral cavity and the need for multi-professional follow-up after excision of congenital oropharyngeal teratoma.
Aggregation Index in Representative Soils of the Paraiba State
Authors: Pequeno Petrus Luiz de Luna , Oliveira Flávio Pereida de , Silva Viviane Barrozo da , Ricciotti Antonio Carlos Duarte , Schlindwein Jairo André , Santini Cláudio Luiz do Amaral
Published: July 2021

The stability of soil aggregates is an important physical parameter as it mainly influences the flow of water and air in the soil. In this sence, the research aimed to determine the stability aggregates index in six representative soil classes in the Paraíba State-Brazil at different stages of pedological development. The soil classes analyzed is localized on the Microregions of the Curimataú Occidental (Ferrasol, Planosol, Leptosol, Arenosol) and Brejo Paraibano (Acrisol, Lixisol), on the Paraíba state, Brazil. At depths of 0-5 cm, 5-10 cm and 10-20 cm was collected three undeformed soil samples were collected per mini trench (one per depth), making a total of 15 samples per soil class and 90 total samples.  In each soil class was analysed: chemical parameters, granulometrics parameters, stability of agregates,  Weighted average diameter via wet sieving (DMPAu) and Weighted average diameter via dry sieving (DMPAs); agregate stability index (IEA). For the conditions that research was developed can conclude that: The IEA values tended to increase with clay contents in all soil classes; Among the less developed soils, the IEA values were better in the  Planosol soil, denoting that there is a probable relationship with the low contents of K, Na and Al; In the more developed soils, the high values of Na and Al may have contributed to the lower IEA in the PVd, while the lower values may have contributed to the higher IEA in Ferrasol and Lixisol soils.
Oral Drug Delivery to the Experimental Animals, A Mini Review
Authors: Paiman Arif , Mohammadi Ahmad , Inam Rafia , Ameen Aqsa , Rehman Mubashar
Published: July 2021

In several pharmacologic, pharmacology, and alternative medicine studies, oral administration of medication or test substances to experimental animals is needed. It is clinically sound and recommended to administer test substances to experimental animals along the same route that they are taken or expected to be taken by humans as general bioavailability; the pharmacology and pharmacology parameters obtained for the drug will depend significantly on the route chosen to administer it. The lack of ready access to high-quality oral tubing built for different species, as well as a widespread lack of technical expertise to properly use out-of-the-box techniques in this part of the world, has made this route controversial among medicine scientists. The typical problems and difficulties associated with the oral administration of test product solutions were avoided by mistreating either the syringe alone or incorporating it into the animals feeds or drinkables. This jury-rigged oral tubing was also used to ensure that the expected doses were correctly administered in each case.
A Review on the Advancements in COVID-19 Treatments and Vaccines Development
Authors: Chaudhry Duaa Aslam , Waqar Kainat
Published: July 2021

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic that is caused by novel SARS-CoV-2 has taken the life of millions of people around the globe and has put a challenge on the whole world for identifying and developing the best possible therapies for preventing and treating this deadly infection. Clinical study and health policy and clinical interventions are required for advancements in the effective and safe treatment and prevention of COVID-19 disease. Many drugs have been tested in clinical trials for their effectiveness and safety against COVID-19. Among them, some have shown promising effects like remdesivir, the only COVID-19 drug approved by FDA till now, dexamethasone, monoclonal antibodies, etc. Biological agents have also been shown to be effective against the virus, such as tocilizumab, convalescent plasma, and interferon. The most effective medical intervention for COVID-19 is a vaccination which is currently in a development phase at a rapid pace. However, two vaccines have been authorized by the FDA and a number of vaccines are in their final clinical phase. This paper will analyze all the current advancements within the treatment against the COVID-19.
Management of COVID-19 in Different Countries
Authors: Haideri Aiman Noor , Sani Amber , Azhar Aymen , Khalil Muhammad , Haq Ihsan Ul
Published: July 2021

Covid-19 is a category B type infection, but it has created a serious threat across the globe because the pandemic spread more quickly than any other in history. Before the spring festival, the epidemic in China just begun. Different measures, including mobilization of health care workers, building new hospitals and imposing the lockdown, were undertaken to minimize the spread. In South Korea, the measures were implemented under strong and coordinated government leadership. The developing countries, including India and Iran, have taken the steps like travel limitations, specified hospitals, testing laboratories, quarantine facilities, awareness campaigns and lockdown, which aided a great deal in taking the flooding tide of diseases back to a controllable level. Also, educational institutions, industrial establishments and hospitality services for other patients were suspended for the sake of critically ill Covid-19 patients.
MetaLangCORP: Presenting The First Corpus Of Media Metalanguage In Slovene, Croatian And Serbian, And Its Cross-Discipline Applicability
Authors: Bogetić Ksenija
Published: July 2021

Growing interest in meta-language, in linguistics and other disciplines, has highlighted a gap in metalanguage corpora and analytical resources, which remain among the scarcest in corpus-linguistic developments so far. This paper is aimed at making a step towards filling this gap, both by presenting our own metalanguage corpus resource and using it in a short sample analysis to discuss the applications of such resources in linguistics and social sciences. Specifically, the paper presents for the first time MetaLangCORP, a multi-element corpus of contemporary media metalanguage in languages of three post-Yugoslav states, linguistically annotated and made available open-access at the CLARIN repository of linguistic resources. To put the corpus in context, the meaning and relevance of metalanguage research is outlined, the existing efforts at compiling corpora of metalanguage are reviewed, and a sample preliminary analysis of MetaLangCORP keywords is presented to open a broader discussion on the potential applicability of metalanguage corpora. More broadly, it is hoped that making this kind of data available will prompt more nuanced analyses of metalanguage, as well as more corpus-building efforts along similar lines in Slavic and other linguistic scholarship.
Novel Eco-Friendly, Recycled Composites for Improved CA Road Surfaces
Authors: Whisler Daniel , Consarnau Rafael Gomez , Coy Ryan
Published: July 2021

The continued use of structural plastics in consumer products, industry, and transportation represents a potential source for durable, long lasting, and recyclable roadways. Costs to dispose of reinforced plastics can be similar to procuring new asphalt with mechanical performance exceeding that of the traditional road surface. This project examines improved material development times by leveraging advanced computational material models based on validated experimental data. By testing traditional asphalt and select carbon and glass reinforced composites, both new and recycled, it is possible to develop a finite element simulation that can predict the material characteristics under a number of loads virtually, and with less lead time compared to experimental testing. From the tested specimens, composites show minimal strength degradation when recycled and used within the asphalt design envelopes considered, with an average of 49% less wear, two orders of magnitude higher compressive strength, and three orders for tensile strength. Predictive computational analysis using the validated material models developed for this investigation confirms the long-term durability.
Effects of abdominal drawing-in maneuver with or without prior iliopsoas stretching on gluteus maximus activity during prone hip extension
Authors: Park Kyu-Yong , Jeon In-Cheol , Hwang Ui-Jae , Jung Sung-Hoon , Ha Sung-Min , Yim Shin-Young
Published: July 2021

BACKGROUND: Prone hip extension (PHE) has been investigated to strengthen the hip joint and back extensor muscles. However, it has not been compared with various PHE exercises in individuals with iliopsoas shortness. OBJECTIVE: This study compared pelvic compensation and hip and back extensor muscle activities in individuals with iliopsoas shortness during prone hip extension (PHE) using the abdominal drawing-in maneuver alone (PHEA) and after iliopsoas stretching (PHEAS). METHODS: Twenty-five individuals with iliopsoas shortness were included in the study. Electromyography was used to investigate bilateral erector spinae (ES) and ipsilateral gluteus maximus (GM), biceps femoris (BF), and semitendinosus (ST) muscles during PHE, PHEA, and PHEAS. Pelvic anterior tilting and rotation angles were measured during each PHE exercise via electromagnetic motion tracking. A modified Thomas test was used to examine the hip extension angle before and after iliopsoas stretching. One-way repeated-measures analysis of variance was used to investigate differences in pelvic anterior tilting and rotation angle and in hip and back extensor muscle activities among PHE, PHEA, and PHEAS. The level of statistical significance was set at α= 0.01. RESULTS: GM muscle activity was significantly greater with PHEAS, compared to PHE and PHEA (p< 0.01). Bilateral ES and ipsilateral BF and ST muscle activities were significantly reduced with PHEAS, compared to PHE and PHEA (p< 0.01). Anterior pelvic tilting and rotation angles were significantly reduced with PHEAS, compared to PHE and PHEA (p< 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: PHEAS is recommended to selectively strengthen GM muscles with minimal BF and ST muscle activities and pelvic compensation in individuals with iliopsoas shortness. The abdominal drawing-in maneuver (ADIM) after iliopsoas stretching is more efficient than ADIM alone during PHE, especially in individuals with iliopsoas shortness.
Information-seeking behaviours of teacher students: A systematic review of qualitative methods literature
Authors: Dahlqvist Claes
Published: July 2021

Teachers are the key to an inclusive and quality education for all. Therefore, training teachers and teacher students and understanding how they learn, including information-seeking behaviours, is crucial. This systematic literature review explores the observed research gap regarding teacher students’ affective information-seeking behaviours. Of specific interest is the research practice context. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guided the review process. Searches were conducted in three key research databases and resulted in 1006 references. Abstracts and titles were screened and assessed using Rayyan software. After screening, 56 publications were chosen for the qualitative synthesis; 17 used qualitative methods and were thereby of interest for the review. The high number of publications resulted in a need to divide the review into two studies. The first part focused on quantitative and mixed methods studies. The results were then analysed through thematic analysis. The results revealed a research gap regarding qualitative methods studies of non-normative and qualitative features of teacher students’ information-seeking behaviours, especially affective behaviours and in research practices. This is the first systematic review of teacher students’ information-seeking behaviours using thematic analysis. Thus, a valuable contribution to information-seeking behaviour and information literacy research has been provided.
The intelligence professional: A new career profile in Librarianship and Information Science studies? Analysis of LIS study plans in Spain
Authors: Muñoz-Cañavate Antonio , Díaz-Delgado Estefanía
Published: July 2021

Librarianship and Information Science (LIS) studies have undergone a decline in many countries that is visible in various ways, among which are the disappearance of these degree courses in different universities around the world. These studies need to seek new scenarios to avoid becoming obsolete in a world in which information is undergoing constant change. The profile of the Head of Intelligence in general, and of the Intelligence Analyst in particular, can serve to develop new areas of study and research, and new professional careers. This work analyses the training of Intelligence professionals, the organisms related to that field, and the role those professionals play in the Intelligence Cycle in Spain. The main objective of this study was to determine whether the subjects taught in the LIS Degree courses offered in Spanish universities make it possible to highlight a profile that has never as yet been recognized as a career opportunity within these studies – that of the figure of the Intelligence Professional in general, and of the Intelligence Analyst in particular. An exhaustive and detailed content analysis was carried out of the teaching plans of all the subjects in the curricula of the eleven LIS Degree courses taught in Spain during the 2019/2020 academic year in terms of their adaptation to the phases of the Intelligence Cycle. There was found to exist an important set of subjects related to that cycle, which have the possibility of giving rise to a new professional profile in the LIS field: the Intelligence Professional.
Immediate Beneficial Effect of Makeup Therapy on Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia and Facial Appearance Analyzed by Artificial Intelligence Software
Authors: Tadokoro Koh , Yamashita Toru , Kawano Satoko , Sato Junko , Omote Yoshio , Takemoto Mami , Morihara Ryuta , Nishiura Koichiro , Sagawa Natsuki , Tani Tomiko , Abe Koji
Published: July 2021

Background: Possible benefits of makeup therapy, in terms of immediate and late effects on cognitive and affective functions, have not been fully proved for dementia patients. Objective: To evaluate the immediate effect of makeup therapy on dementia patients. Methods: Female nursing home residents with dementia received either only skin care treatment (control group, n = 17) or skin care plus makeup therapy treatment (makeup therapy group, n = 19). Cognitive, affective, and activity of daily living (ADL) scores were evaluated before and just after treatments. Apparent age and emotion were also evaluated with artificial intelligence (AI) software. Results: Makeup therapy significantly improved Abe’s behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) score (ABS, *p < 0.05). AI software judged that makeup therapy significantly made the apparent age younger (*p < 0.05). In particular, patients with moderate ADL scores had a significantly higher happiness score in makeup therapy (*p < 0.05), with a modest correlation to the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE, r = 0.42, *p < 0.05). The severe baseline MMSE group reported a greater feeling of satisfaction following makeup therapy (*p < 0.05). Conclusion: The present makeup therapy is a promising non-pharmacological approach to immediately alleviate BPSD in female dementia patients, and the present AI software quickly and quantitatively evaluated the beneficial effects of makeup therapy on facial appearance.
The acquisition method of the user’s Kansei needs based on double matrix recommendation algorithm
Authors: Xie Ning , Chen Dengkai , Fan Yu , Zhu Mengya
Published: July 2021

In the development of product design, one of the elements of market competition for products is to meet the Kansei needs of users. Compared to features, users pay more attention to whether products can match their emotions, which is Kansei needs. The product developers are eager to get the Kansei needs of users more accurately and conveniently. This paper takes the computer cloud platform as the carrier and based on the collaborative filtering algorithm. We used personalized double matrix recommendation algorithm as the core, and the adjectives dimensionality reduction method to filter the image tags to simplify the users’ rating process and improve the recommendation efficiency. Finally, we construct a Kansei needs acquisition model to quickly and easily obtain the Kansei needs of users. We verify the model using the air purifier as a subject. The results of the case show that the model can find out the user’s Kansei needs more quickly. When the data is more, the prediction will be more accurate and timely.