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Digital Approach towards Community-Based Activities with Culture and Heritage during COVID-19: Knowledge Transfer A Narrative Experience
Authors: Ismail Isma Rosila , Mohamad Zaleha , Rashid Noorhaslinda Kulub Abdul , Manaf Norhayati Ab , Omar Khatijah , Halim Muhammad Abi Sofian Abdul , Samsudin Hazman , Yushriman Yus Sharmiza
Published: September 2022

Culture and heritage activities have always relied heavily on assembling a group of people to bring the event to life. However, during the pandemic COVID-19, these events cannot be held due to the restrictions and the danger it could bring in spreading the diseases. As a result, new options should be made available to ensure that cultural and heritage activities can continue in the face of adversity. This study describes the researcher’s experience in a knowledge transfer project on the long-term sustainability and conservation of community-based cultural and heritage activities during the COVID-19 epidemic. To preserve and sustain cultural activities, the article suggests a digital approach to culture and heritage activities. The research is based on the researcher’s observations and fieldwork experience. The result indicated that Lambo Sari and the research team kept track of each participant’s progress during the monitoring phase, which was the fourth step of this effort. In addition, the WhatsApp messaging service was used to track the project leader’s core communication with the participants. Apart from the monitoring phase, the fifth phase consists of a webinar delivered by the researcher and team to the general public and participants to increase awareness about the importance of cultural and historical preservation. In conclusion, cultural heritage conservation has been rendered extremely difficult due to the epidemic. If physical preservation of cultural heritage was done back then, revolutionization is required to stay up with the present period and make use of new technologies.
Investigating the Effect of Brand Personality, Awareness and Experience on Purchase Intention
Authors: Lie Darwin , Butarbutar Marisi , Sherly Sherly , Nainggolan Nana Triapnita , Sudirman Acai
Published: September 2022

A brand is a symbol that becomes a marker and a differentiator between one product and another. In plain view, brands also provide references for consumers to mark whether a product is classy or not, encouraging consumer behavior to make purchase intentions. Whether engaged in the production of goods or services, a company's success cannot be separated from the role of the brand that has been built for a long time. This study aims to determine how much of a contribution brand personality, brand awareness, and brand experience make to purchase intention. The research design uses a causal quantitative approach. For the acquisition of research data using an online questionnaire distribution instrument. The sample used in the study was 450 respondents. To examine the effect of brand personality, brand awareness, and brand experience on purchase intention, a structural equation modelling (SEM) approach using partial least squares (PLS) is used. Following the results of research data analysis, it shows that brand personality and brand experience significantly affect purchase intention. In addition, the study results also show that brand awareness does not affect purchase intention.
Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction in Relationship of Compensation, Motivation and Organizational Commitment on Employee Performance in Batam Island, Indonesia
Authors: Afrizal Afit , Muhammad Muhammad , Wibisono Chablullah , Indrayani Indrayani , Qarny Awis Al’
Published: September 2022

Human resource is a creature that cannot escape from shortcomings in life for it often happens the problem of dissatisfaction, untruth, injustice, dishonesty, openness and indiscretions in the organization, such as a lack of concern for the organization to employees regarding compensation, motivation, organizational commitment, job satisfaction and employee performance. So, there needs to be a sense of concern in human resource management depth to the employees for all the activities of the organization to run smoothly. This study aimed to analyse the determination of compensation, motivation and organizational commitment to employee performance and job satisfaction as an intervening variable. The statistical method used to test the hypothesis is the Structural Equation Model with a total sample of 112 respondents. This study uses a questionnaire to measure the five-variable compensation, motivation, organizational commitment, job satisfaction and employee performance. The result of the analysis indicated that motivation has a significant positive effect on employee job performance. Also, this study found that job satisfaction mediates the relationship between compensation and organisational commitment to employee job performance. In conclusion, this study has successfully analysed the determinant factor of employee job performance and the role of job satisfaction in the relationship between compensation, motivation and organizational commitment to employee job performance.
Cirugía ambulatoria: Experiencia del servicio de otorrinolaringología en la Clínica Internacional, Lima 2019
Authors: Charaja Vildoso Roma , Cuadra López Manuel , Abarca Benavente Marcela , Camargo Roman Roxanna
Published: September 2022

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Using Language to Promote Literacy in Young English Language Learners
Authors: Farran Lama K. , Matthews Mona W.
Published: September 2022

All children walk into our schools using ways they have learned to communicate and problem solve within their homes and communities. These "ways of knowing" are important, familiar, and valued because children have learned them at the knee and by the sides of those they care about the most. As educators, we need to value the "ways of knowing" or "funds of knowledge” (Gonzalez, Moll, & Amanti, 2005) that accompany all students to school. However, for English language learners (ELLs) or children who first language is not English, if we don't know about their communities and homes, we are teaching blind, so to speak. In this paper, we focus on one foundational area for early literacy development -- oral language as a window into ELL's cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and outline ways teachers can become familiar with their ELLs' "ways of knowing." First, we discuss language as a phenomenon that evolves naturally and serves as the basis upon which literacy develops. Then we offer a number of suggestions for ways teachers can enhance language to benefit young children's literacy development in the preschool through 2nd grade period.
Rethinking Assessment: Using Project-Based Learning to Assess Student Learning
Authors: Shelton Laura , Langston-DeMott Brooke
Published: September 2022

In which of these classrooms does the most authentic learning take place? Which one provides a more motivating experience? Which classroom provides a well-rounded picture of student understanding of the content? The description of Ms. Magby's classroom is one where project-based learning (PBL) is being implemented--students are engaged, motivated, and learning! As educators, who like Ms. Magby, have seen many academic and motivational benefits to students engaged in PBL, the authors of this paper want to encourage educators to incorporate this approach to teaching and learning in their own classrooms. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of PBL, describe its benefits for students and help educators think about ways to implement PBL while using PBL as a tool for assessing student understanding. In the following pages we first describe PBL, synthesizing definitions from the literature. We then discuss the ways PBL benefits students, discussing both cognitive and motivational benefits. Next, we address the teacher's role and provide examples of how educators can implement PBL in their classrooms. Finally, we share how teachers can assess PBL through the development of rubrics and the use of formative and post assessments.
Non-deuterated 1H NMR Spectrometric Method for the Rapid and Direct Analysis of Alcohol Content in Hand Sanitizers
Authors: Caleja-Ballesteros Harriet Jane , Ballesteros Joel , Villena Marte
Published: September 2022

In this study, a 1H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) method to quantify the alcohol content of alcohol-based hand sanitizers was developed and validated in non-deuterated solvent and unlocked mode conditions. Deionized water was used to prepare the solutions for the no-D method, which also matched the matrix of the samples. The generated integration areas were used to quantify the ethanol and isopropanol content of the sanitizer samples. The no-D method presented well-correlated calibration curves with a detection limit of 1.41% (v/v) and 2.61% (v/v) for isopropanol and ethanol, respectively. The experimental alcohol content in no-D conditions was compared to the results using the D2O method and was not significantly different (p > 0.05). Although there is no additional precautionary measure when handling D2O, non-deuterated solvents are more easily accessible, which makes a 1H NMR-based analysis more cost-effective.
Ecotoxicological Assessment of Water and Sediment in Areas of Taal Lake with Heavy Aquaculture Practices Using Allium cepa and Daphnia magna Assay
Authors: Reyes Vincent , Ventura Michelle , Amarillo Procula
Published: September 2022

Aquaculture is one of the main livelihoods of people living near Taal Lake. However, the quality of the lake is deteriorating due to the increasing number of fish cages and fish pens. In this study, ecotoxicological assessment of water and sediment in three areas (Gonzales, Bañaga, and Balakilong) of Taal Lake were conducted using Allium cepa and Daphnia magna assay. The result of A. cepa assay showed that areas with heavy aquaculture practices have a higher percentage of chromosomal aberrations (CAs) such as anaphase bridge, precocious chromosome, sticky chromosome, C-mitosis, and micronucleus (MN). This indicates the presence of cytotoxic and genotoxic compounds in the lake water. On the other hand, assessment of sediment samples using D. magna assay showed that the population exposed to samples from areas with heavy aquaculture practice showed a significantly lower number of offsprings compared to the control area. The result of our study shows the effectiveness of the two bioassays on the evaluation of ecotoxicity of water and sediment samples.
Addressing Rice Waste in University Cafeterias Using Material Flow Analysis and System Dynamics Modeling
Authors: Favis Abigail Marie , Gotangco Gonzales Charlotte Kendra , Lareza Ana Erika
Published: September 2022

Food waste has emerged as one of the focus areas in sustainability research. At the Ateneo de Manila University, previous studies have found that food waste is composed mainly of rice. This study, therefore, analyzed cafeteria rice systems in the university through a material flow analysis (MFA) to identify key factors for formulating effective rice waste reduction techniques and then applied the results toward developing system dynamics (SD) models as tools for decision-making. The MFA found that the total mass of produced known rice waste was 49.48 kg/d. The largest sources of rice wastes were the upstream processes of the cafeteria rice system involving the cooking and serving of rice. The SD model developed for one cafeteria found that the service stage was the largest source of rice waste. The main factor influencing service waste generation was the surplus of cooked rice. A scenario was simulated in which the amount of rice used in additional batches cooked was minimized, yielding a substantial decrease in the mass of service waste and lost revenue. Not only does this research provide baseline information that enables the university to enhance sustainable consumption and food waste minimization efforts, but it also contributes to the data pool for rice wastage in the Philippine and Southeast Asian contexts. Furthermore, results indicate a need to re-strategize rice waste campaigns that focus on consumption when much can be done in the preparation and service stages. Collaborating with cafeteria management to improve efficiency in the kitchen is key in addressing the overall rice waste problem. Downstream, consumer-focused interventions targeting changes in attitudes and behaviors must be complemented by upstream changes in operations and management approaches to support both a structural and cultural transformation for sustainability.
Assessment of Genetic Diversity in Côte d’Ivoire Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Using SSR Markers
Authors: Kouakou Dorcas Adjoua , Koffi Kevin Kouamé , Bonny Severin Beket , Koffi Guillaume Kouame , Zoro Bi Arsène Irié
Published: September 2022

The aim of this study was to characterize the collection of cassava (Manihot esculenta) obtained from Côte d’Ivoire based on 14 microsatellite loci. Two hundred (200) accessions from five geographical zones – center, center-west, south, south-west, and west – were evaluated. High diversity values were found among the five above-mentioned regions, with 2.415 ± 0.153 alleles per locus on average. A high percentage of polymorphic loci varying from 38.46–100% was also observed. An average of 0.166 ± 0.026 for observed heterozygosity and 0.242 ± 0.028 for expected heterozygosity were observed too. The mean value of the Shannon index was 0.423 ± 0.048. Most genetic diversity was concentrated within the geographical zone (Hs = 0.236 ± 0.026). A high genetic differentiation among the population was found (Fst = 0.241), indicating the low level of gene flow between the population due to the infrequent sharing of cassava planting materials among farmers between regions. Based on these results, therefore, during the collecting missions, it is recommended to collect enough cassava cutting within each population to have the greatest possible diversity.
Growth, Egg Production, and Phenotypic Characteristics of the Commercial Hybrid Egg-type Philippine Mallard Duck (IP Kayumanggi) under Intensive Management System
Authors: Santiago Rene , Villareal Karen , San Agustin Mat , Balotro Ramil , Rey Camilo , Esguerra Jane Pauline , Lambio Angel , Magpantay Veneranda
Published: September 2022

Five separate studies were conducted to determine the growth and egg production performance of Itik Pinas (IP) Kayumanggi, a new commercial hybrid egg-type mallard duck in the Philippines under an intensive management system. Results showed that the IP Kayumanggi produced by crossing male IP Khaki and female IP Itim as parents showed significant sexual dimorphism in down feather patterns. The male and female ducklings have 98% black and 99% brown down feathers upon hatch, respectively. In addition, the female ducklings have significantly higher body weight from Weeks 0–4, whereas males were heavier from Weeks 10–18. Cumulative feed consumption was 10.72 kg from brooding (Weeks 1–4) to growing (Weeks 5–16). Daily feed consumption per bird was 124 g during the pre-laying (Weeks 17–18) and laying (Weeks 19–50) periods. Phenotypic characterization revealed that males have predominantly dusky black plumage, green bill, and brown shank, whereas females have mallard-type brown plumage, black bill, and orange shank. The males have significantly higher values for all the body measurements. The average age at first lay was 18 wk, and it reached 80% egg production at 26 wk of age. Average egg weight was 67 g. The average fertility, hatchability, and hatch of fertile were 89, 55, and 62%, respectively. This study provided baseline information on the productive and reproductive performance of IP Kayumanggi.
Fasting plasma glucose and hemoglobin a1c differ by gender and race among emerging adults
Authors: Healy Michael E. , Wilson Oliver W. A. , Bopp Christopher M.
Published: September 2022

To examine the relationship between, and disparities in, glycemic markers among emerging adults. Methods: A diverse group of emerging adults affiliated with a large university located in the Northeast of the US were recruited. Participants self-reported demographic information, and lipids and glycemic markers were assessed using a finger-stick screening with participants fasted for a minimum of 9-12 hours before blood sampling. Results: Data were collected from 217 participants (21±2 years). Regardless of gender or race, no statistically significant relationship was found between FPG and either HbA1C. However, those of ‘other’ races were found to have significantly higher FPG and HbA1C compared to non-Hispanic white participants, and gender differences in glycemic markers were only observed among non-Hispanic white participants. Conclusions: While limited by a relatively small sample size, findings reinforce the importance of recognizing racial differences in glycemic markers when diagnosing and treating diabetes given racial disparities were observed in otherwise healthy emerging adults.
Effects of physical activity choice on implicit learning in young adults
Authors: Guerra Richard , Hussein Ali , Shea John
Published: September 2022

The effects of physical activity (PA) on implicit learning (IL) "learning complex information without awareness" are still uncertain. Many have hypothesized that aerobic PA benefits include maintaining and improving certain cognitive functions. The main objective of this study was to determine how PA level and activity choice influence IL in young adults. The study used twenty-four healthy college-aged adult participants. Participant's PA level was measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Long Form (IPAQ-LF), and IL was compared using the Triplets Learning Task (TLT). Participants were then placed into categories under IPAQ classifications. Moderate classification in PA for health benefits consists of meeting one of three criteria: (1) ≥ three d·wk-¹ of vigorous-intensity totaling 60 minutes (2) ≥ five d·wk-¹ of moderate-intensity ≥ 150 minutes or (3) ≥ five d·wk-¹ of any combination of walking, moderate-intensity, or vigorous-intensity activities totaling ≥ 600 MET-min·wk. The 4 choices of PA included (1) none (random activity), (2) resistance, (3) cardiovascular, or (4) a structured program plan. In this study, "learning" was defined by reaction time (RT) and accuracy compared to the median scores. Results from TLT indicated that PA level was statistically significant (p < 0.05) in explaining variance in the learning scores.  In particular, participants who did PA of cardiovascular and resistance had faster response times and higher learning on the IL task than PA of low and random activity. In conclusion, the results suggest that moderate or vigorous PA assists in the improvement of IL.
A newsletter to connect alumni to Kinesiology major students
Authors: Harris R. , Bruya L.
Published: September 2022

The newsletter began with a simple conversation about needs. Approval from faculty was solicited, alumni and current student emails amassed, two co-editors selected, and format and procedure established. Together, the newsletter staff designed what would soon be known as The Cougar Movement Newsletter. Once the design was established, the key was to recruit at least one faculty to require a writing project for the newsletter in a Kinesiology major’s class. These stories were collected by the newsletter staff, proofread, and selected for content in one of the multiple categories targeted. Stories deemed professional and interesting were added to the newsletter. A faculty member was interviewed by the staff and photographed for a lead story about the current Kinesiology area at the university. It was soon after that the first newsletter was successfully published and distributed by email.
Inspiring bliss: An innovative instructional model, encouraging increased student physical activity, based on kinesthetic instruction, flow, and mastery motivational climate
Authors: Davis Christa
Published: September 2022

In a world where electronic devices threaten to steal the imagination and fitness of our youth, the need for inviting, creative forms of physical activity (PA) is paramount. Children and adolescents in contemporary classrooms spend a great deal of time sitting – on average approximately five hours out of the typical six and a half hour school day (Salmon, Healy, & Hume, 2009). It also appears that material is presented primarily through visual and auditory means (Arrighi, & Young, 1987). Maeda and Murata (2004) established that schools are being held to a higher standard academically, causing teachers to feel increased pressure to improve students’ academic performance. In response, many school districts are dramatically decreasing the time provided for PA. What can be done to counter this alarming trend? In an effort to address some of the current challenges facing our profession, the author began constructing the “BLISS” instructional model (Believe, Listen, Imagine, Solidify, and Share). The intent of this article is to provide information on the foundational elements of this model and its potential for future use.
The physical practice of dance and sport as cultural expression
Authors: Buchanan Murray Melonie , Ross Murray Steven
Published: September 2022

Dance and sport are both considered prehistoric forms of human physical activity. Cultural scholars agree that values and belief systems may be reflected through physical practice and the way individuals within a culture move. Given the current situation of globalization, in which various cultures mix with historically unprecedented regularity, the study of cultural dances and sport activities might inform us about those cultures. Perhaps, much in the same vein as de Coubertin attempted to use sport as a means to bridge cultural differences through the Olympic movement, the sharing of cultural dance and sport might encourage harmony among those with vastly differing cultural backgrounds. This manuscript explores ways in which connections between physical cultural practices of dance and sport have historically reflected cultural values, thereby providing an additional perspective for the importance of human physical activity as a means of studying and understanding human culture.
A study on violent crimes to Chinese abroad students and their self-defense
Authors: Chen Gong
Published: September 2022

The purpose of the study was to investigate violent crimes targeted at Chinese students studying abroad in different counties and self-defense behaviors of these students during attacks. It was expected that the findings of this research be used as a scientific base for designing self-defense curricula for these students and for all Chinese universities. The research analyzed all reported 106 women cases and 89 men cases from all sources of media during 2000-2016 years, based on six categories: murder, rape, aggravated assault, robbery, kidnapping, and bullying. The results indicated that USA had highest number of violent crimes to Chinese abroad students. Most victims were attacked by single attacker and some by two attackers. Violent crimes happened to Chinese abroad students in all academic status, including high school, undergraduate, master, and doctoral programs. Attackers included strangers, former or current dates, classmates, and roommates. Weapons used by attackers included knives, blunt objects, and guns. The barehanded attacks included mainly kicks, punches, chokes, and throws. The attacking pattern used commonly was sudden attacks. The main triggering factors of violent crimes included date-oriented problems, arguments and conflicts, rape and robbery oriented, and hate. Self-defense behaviors showed in a few cases. The results suggested formal self-defense education, utilizing the findings of this research as a base for self-defense curriculum design, for Chinese abroad students and Chinese universities.
Assessing student learning and improving instructional methods for a Kinesiology capstone course
Authors: K. Guillory Ivan , W. McLaughlin Douglas
Published: September 2022

Introduction. Many college instructors use a teacher-focused rather than student-focused method of teaching their courses. This may result in a surface approach to learning by students. This study examines student feedback of a college course with the intention of understanding how a more student-focused approach may result in a deeper approach to learning by students. Methods. Investigators used surveys and concept mapping in order to gain a better understanding of how students in the course retained and understood course material as well as how they perceived their ability to apply that material. Results. Survey and concept maps indicate a portion of students enrolled in the course were unsure of their ability to understand and apply some of the concepts required to pass the course. Additionally, many were unable to make logical connections between some key concepts covered in the course. Finally, we learned how students perceived the course and how we may need to transition from a more teacher-focused to a more student-focused approach to teaching. Discussion. Based on these results a course redesign born of SoTL literature and based on the concept of integrated course design may be in order.
The effects of different aerobic exercise intensities on short-term and long-term memory retention following a video-based learning task: A pilot study
Authors: Silvers W. Matthew , Newby Travis A. , Parker James K.
Published: September 2022

Research evidence regarding the effects of simultaneous exercise and learning on short- and long-term memory retention is equivocal, particularly as a function of different exercise intensities.  The purpose of this pilot investigation was to compare the effects of different exercise intensities performed during a video-based learning task on short- and long-term memory retention.  Seventy-two college students were randomly assigned to one of four groups: control (no exercise), and cycle exercise at light (40% HRmax), moderate (60% HRmax) and high (80% HRmax) intensity. Exercise groups watched 20 min of instructional videos on simple medical procedures while performing the cycle exercise, and the control group viewed the videos while seated at a desk. Participants completed a recall exam, immediately after viewing the videos (while cycling or sitting, as assigned) and the total correct responses (CR) were recorded to measure short-term retention. Participants then completed the same exam one week later to assess long-term retention. There was no significant difference observed for retention (p = 0.803) between groups across both testing sessions (control: 14.9 ± 2.3 CR; low: 15.6 ± 1.6 CR; moderate: 15.0 ± 2.6 CR; high: 15.0 ± 2.6 CR). While the exercise conditions in this pilot study did not improve short- and long-term memory retention of a video-based learning task, they also did not have a negative impact on retention. Suggestions for future study include increasing sample size, utilizing a crossover study design, addressing recall exam validity, and addressing variations in exercise intensity and duration, and participant attentiveness.
Students perceptions of high school Physical Education
Authors: Beasley Devin A.
Published: September 2022

Quality physical education is significant to the growth, development, learning, and educational experience of students. High quality physical education is directed by Appropriate Instruction Guidelines for K-12 Physical Education (SHAPE America, 2009) and provides a framework for instruction which focuses on health education, fundamental motor skill development, self-confidence, promotes daily physical activity (PA), is associated with improved cognitive functioning (CA State Board of Education, 2005), and contributes to the quality of adult life. The purpose of this study was to identify how meaningful college freshman perceived their high school physical education experience to be. Using a Likert-Type survey tool, respondents rated their instruction from “Never” to “Always” aligning to the appropriate instructional guidelines. Interviews were conducted to supplement survey responses and provide additional understanding. Results were consistent with current literature, in which students rated their physical education experience low, selecting “Never” and “Rarely” more often than “Sometimes” “Often” or “Always.” Students also stated that their physical education experience did not contribute to their engagement in PA nor did they believe they learned anything. High school physical education instruction does not consistently adhere to instructional guidelines.
Physiological and psychological differences between novices and advanced boulderers
Authors: Gabriano Emma , Swanson Julia , Luna Vincent , Harris Jared , Shagena Brett , Banez Noah , Shaw Trent , Wong Eric , Clark Jacob , VanHaitsma Timothy A.
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Rock climbing, especially bouldering, has increasingly become a mainstream sport. However, there has been little research comparing physiological and psychological traits of advanced and novice climbers. Methods: Thirty-two climbers (14 advanced (ADV), 18 novice (NOV) took part in this study. Anthropometric, body composition, flexibility, force, and psychological measurements were performed. MANOVA and post-hoc t-tests were used to compare between groups. Results: ADV climbed harder than NOV (V scale – 7.5 ± 1.6 vs 4.4 ± 1.2, p < 0.05). ADV were found to have significantly lower body fat percentage (12.3 ± 6.7 vs 17.5 ± 6.8%, p < 0.05), and higher grip strength relative to body weight (normal grip relative to body weight – 76.2 ± 14.1 vs. 63.1 ± 16.8% right hand, 74.7 ± 13.9 vs 58.9 ± 12.2% left hand, p < 0.05, Pinch grip relative to body weight – 0.4 ± .09 vs 0.3 ± .05%, p < 0.05), and maximum rate of force development as a percentage of body weight during a pull-up (.86 ± .38 vs .37 ± .30%, p < 0.01). Discussion: Advanced climbers have a significantly better power to weight ratio, giving them a better ability to generate explosive movements. It may be beneficial for novice climbers to train to increase their power to weight ratio, whether by increasing upper body power, decreasing fat mass, or increasing the grip to weight ratio.
Gender balance in ESPN and espnw content
Authors: Ancheta Aurelyn S. , Peet Joanna , Abuyen Anthony , Shifflett Bethany
Published: September 2022

With an increasing number of females participating in sports, coverage of women’s sport is still disappointingly unbalanced.  The launch of espnW seemed like an excellent platform to expand coverage of women’s sports.  The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which the pattern of disproportionate coverage persisted when the content of top headlines/stories presented online by ESPN and espnW were compared.  For five days in each of three weeks in April 2018, two pairs of researchers analyzed: (a) top headlines/stories, (b) buzz articles, and (c) photos located at or near the top of articles.  A content analysis at the article and paragraph level was conducted based on codebooks developed to provide information related to (a) differences in the proportion of the content focused on female sports/athletes on each site, (b) the type of sports covered on each site, (c) the extent to which content was repeated from one day to the next, and (d) differences in the number and content of photos displayed on each site.  Results indicated that differences in the proportion of content coverage of females were present: 23% of espnW article content focused on female athletes versus 31% of espnW article content focused on male athletes, and there was an even greater imbalance on ESPN where only 2% of the top headline articles focused on females.  These results parallel previous studies’ findings of gender bias in sport media coverage.
What would Massengale recommend? Words of wisdom for a professional future
Authors: Stoll Sharon K.
Published: September 2022

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Patellar dislocation – conservative or surgical treatment
Authors: Lusina Dariusz , Curyło Mateusz , Mikos Marcin , Placek Katarzyna , Raczkowski Jan W.
Published: September 2022

Patellar dislocation is an emergency, requiring immediate medical intervention, followed by the cooperation of the orthopedist and physiotherapist in returning to full health, as well as reducing the risk of relapse. The kneecap is an integral part of the knee joint and is responsible for its proper functioning. Among the methods of treatment used, there are conservative and surgical methods. The article is an attempt to answer the question whether there is an advantage of some methods over others. Materials available on the PubMed and Cochrane Library websites were used to obtain answers to the question asked. Due to different standards of management, the advantage of surgical over conservative has not been established, but there are researchable factors that may help in making therapeutic decisions.
Torso based balance weighting versus tailored physical therapy program in postural control in patients with multiple sclerosis
Authors: Ibrahim Fatma , Ahmed Gehan M , Mansour Waleed T , Elsheshiny Ahmed H , Yousef Khaled H. , Alsaid Hosam M , Aboueleni Mohamed H , Elsherif Abdelaziz Abdelaziz
Published: September 2022

Purpose. To compare between the effects of balance-based torso weighting and tailored physical therapy program in improving balance and postural control in ataxic MS patients. Methods. Ninety patients diagnosed as multiple sclerosis with impaired balance and postural control were selected from outpatient clinic of two hospitals. The patients randomly assigned into two groups, group (A: n = 30) received torso-based balance weighting and group (B; n = 60) received tailored physical therapy program. Both groups received conventional physical therapy program for balance and postural control. Treatment lasted eight weeks, three times per week. Pre- and post-treatment assessment using berg balance scale and overall stability index were done for all patients. Results. The comparison between both groups post-treatment revealed statistically significant increase in Berg balance (p < 0.05) in favour of experimental group (B). Conclusion. Tailored physical therapy program has a significant effect on improving balance and postural control in ataxic MS patients.
Effect of moderate continuous aerobic training versus cryolipolysis on stress hormone and aerobic capacity in central obesity
Authors: Elgendy Samy Kamal Mohamed , Serry Zahra Mohamed Hassan , Elnany Mervat Gaber , Al-Banna Rana Hesham Mohamed
Published: September 2022

Purpose. This is the first comparative study aimed to find out the effect of moderate continuous aerobic exercise versus the widely popular body reshaping intervention, cryolipolysis, on cortisol (stress hormone), aerobic capacity (VO2max), 6-minute walking test (6MWT) in central-obesity (CO) patients. Methods. Sixty CO patients (30 men and 30 women) were recruited from El Zawia El Hamra One Day Surgery Egyptian Hospital with a body mass index (BMI) ranged from 35–39.9 kg/m2 to be randomly assigned to the aerobic continuous moderate-intensity exercise group (thirty patients who received 30 minutes of treadmill walking, 3 sessions per week) and cryolipolysis group (thirty patients received on-abdomen one session for 60 minutes weekly). Both groups were ordered to reduce their daily diets to 1500–1800 Kcal/day (the diet was revised by a diet specialist every 14 days to consider the inclusion of fat (20–25%), carbohydrate (high complex, 50–60%), and protein components (25–30%). Anthropometry (weight, BMI, and waist circumference), plasma cortisol, VO2max, and 6MWD were assessed before and after 12-week cryolipolysis and exercise. Results. A significantly improved difference was extracted using paired tests either within-exercise or with-cryolipolysis groups regarding the patients' weight, BMI, cortisol, VO2max, and 6MWT. In favor of the exercise group, the post-treatment comparison between exercise and cryolipolysis groups showed a more marked significant statistical difference (p < 0.05) regarding the patients' weight, BMI, VO2max, and 6MWD. In favor of the cryolipolysis group, post-treatment waist circumference showed a more marked significant decrease when compared to its post-treatment level of the exercise group. Regarding post cortisol levels between exercise and cryolipolysis groups, a non-significant difference was reported. Conclusion: After the addition of aerobic exercise or cryolipolysis to a 12-week supervised DR plan, both therapeutic interventions can improve central fat deposition, weight, cortisol, VO2max, and 6MWT in CO patients.
Effect of progressive resistance training on post prostatectomy stress urinary incontinence: A randomized controlled study
Authors: Mowafy Zakaria Mowafy Emam , Fouad Fouad Abd Elshaheed , Shehata Samy Ramzy , Abd El Salam Aml Hamdy , Ali Khadra Mohamed
Published: September 2022

Purpose. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of progressive resistance training on post prostatectomy stress urinary incontinence. Materials and Methods. Sixty male patients who complaint from post prostatectomy stress urinary incontinence were participated in this study, their ages were ranged from 40 to 75 years and they were randomly assigned into two equal groups. Group (A) (Study group): This group included 30 patients who had post prostatectomy stress urinary incontinence and they received progressive resistance training in addition to interferential current stimulation and routine medical treatment three sessions per week for 12 weeks. Group (B) (Control group): This group included 30 patients who had post prostatectomy stress urinary incontinence and they received interferential current stimulation and routine medical treatment three sessions per week for 12 weeks. Pre- and post-treatment assessment using DANTIC UD 5000/5500 Urodynamic investigation system & Severity index scale were done for all patients. Results. The obtained results of the present study indicated significant difference of all measured variables when comparing between pre and post- treatment values of the groups (A and B) and revealed significant difference when comparing between post- treatment values of the groups (A and B) in favor of group (A). Conclusion. Progressive resistance training had an effect on reducing post prostatectomy stress urinary incontinence and there was significant difference when comparing between post-treatment values of the groups (A and B) in favor of group (A).
Fluid Substitution Analysis Using Gassmann’s Equation Modification on Carbonate Environment
Authors: Safira Amanda , Yulianita Dina , Utama Widya
Published: September 2022

Gassmann’s equation can be used to determine the velocity of compressional waves that pass through rocks with various pore fluid contents, using fluid substitution concept, but is generally applied to certain conditions only (physical rock properties). Carbonate rock has properties in contrary of Gassmann’s assumption; is a heterogenic, anisotropic rock and does not have a well-interconnected pores. In this research, secondary data from laboratory measurements are used, consisting of carbonate rocks (limestone and dolomite) to test modified Gassmann’s equation on carbonate rocks. Two approaches of Gassmann’s equation are used by using k-dry and k-1 components, which are the value of compressional modulus bulk of saturated rocks. The result of both approaches shows that the usage of k-1 component is more optimal to be applied to carbonate rocks because it does not use k-dry component, which should only be used on field measurements, as there is a difference in the environment condition (air, temperature, and pressure) on reservoir and laboratory.
Um algoritmo baseado em otimização para construção de modelos de árvores arteriais com nexo em hemodinâmica computacional
Authors: Anjos Patrícia F. de B. , Santos Rodrigo W. dos , Queiroz Rafael A. B. de
Published: September 2022

A modelagem computacional do escoamento sanguíneo em árvores arteriais do sistema circulatório ajuda a ganhar entendimento deste complexo sistema, o que pode auxiliar no tratamento de doenças vasculares. Para realizar esta modelagem, a construção de modelos de árvores arteriais é mandatória para representar a rede vascular em detalhe de domínios anatômicos com uma escassez de dados morfométricos. Nesta tese, um novo algoritmo chamado VCCO (Variant of the Constrained Constructive Optimization) é desenvolvido para geração de modelos de árvores arteriais. Os resultados obtidos indicam que os modelos gerados pelo algoritmo VCCO podem ser empregados como substratos geométricos em simulações hemodinâmicas.
Inferência de Redes de Regulação Gênica Usando Programação Genética Cartesiana Paralela
Authors: Prachedes Luciana N. S. , Silva José Eduardo Henriques da , Bernardino Heder Soares , Oliveira Itamar Leite de
Published: September 2022

A inferência de Redes de Regulação Gênica (GRNs) é importante em Biologia Sistêmica, pois permite o entendimento de padrões de interações entre genes. Essas descobertas sãoúteis para fornecer compreensão sobre doenças e ajudar no desenvolvimento de fármacos. Técnicas de computação evolutiva, como a Programação Genética Cartesiana (CGP), têm sido utilizadas para inferir GRNs com resultados promissores. Entretanto, a CGP tem problemas de escalabilidade. Aqui, GRNs são inferidas de forma eficiente usando abordagens de computação de alto desempenho. Experimentos computacionais mostram que o método desenvolvido nesta iniciação científica é capaz de inferir GRNs mais rapidamente do que outros da literatura com soluções simbólicas. O ganho em tempo de processamento da técnica paralela apresentada em relação ao formato sequencial é de até 104%.
HistoQuiz: Um jogo mobile desenvolvido para auxiliar no Ensino de Histologia
Authors: Gomes Victória O. , Sarinho Victor T.
Published: September 2022

O ensino da disciplina de histologia depende diretamente do contato dos alunos com as lâminas histológicas; tal contato, entretanto, é frequentemente limitado ao tempo das aulas práticas de microscopia (que se mostra insuficiente), além de depender da aquisição de lâminas por parte da instituição de ensino, cuja quantidade e variedade também é restrita. Buscando promover uma maneira de auxiliar os estudantes da área de saúde com tal problemática, o presente trabalho elucida as etapas seguidas para o desenvolvimento do HistoQuiz, um jogo digital mobile criado para transmitir conhecimentos relacionados a histologia.
Protótipo de um Aplicativo de Diálise Peritoneal
Authors: Pereira Rafael de Souza , Mattos Andressa Silva Pereira Xavier de , Reicherte Maria Regina Araújo , Werneck Vera M. B.
Published: September 2022

A doença renal crônica é um problema de saúde que pode levar a mortalidade. A diálise peritoneal é uma das terapias renais a serem consideradas principalmente por ser simples e menos agressiva. O objetivo deste trabalho é o desenvolvimento e avaliação de um aplicativo em Diálise Peritoneal proposto no projeto de Residência Médica em Clínica de Nefrologia. O processo de desenvolvimento resultou em um aplicativo com conteúdo específico para pacientes e cuidadores que fazem diálise peritoneal. Esse aplicativo é executado em dispositivos móveis com sistemas operacionais Android ou iOS. Em um primeiro momento, a pesquisa apoia a identificação de requisitos. Em seguida, os cenários de casos de uso foram modelados e o protótipo funcional foi criado. Posteriormente foi elaborada uma avaliação e seus resultados serão utilizados para melhorar o protótipo. Paralelamente, profissionais de enfermagem e técnicos de educação em saúde avaliam o conteúdo. Este trabalho apresenta o aplicativo seu desenvolvimento e os resultados de avaliação da usabilidade.
Towards a Personalized Multi-objective Vehicular Traffic Re-routing System
Authors: Souza Allan M. de , Villas Leandro A. , Braun Torsten
Published: September 2022

Vehicular traffic re-routing is the key to provide better vehicular mobility. However, considering just traffic-related information to recommend better routes for each vehicle is far from achieving the desired requirements of a good Traffic Management System (TMS), which intends to improve mobility, driving experience, and safety of drivers and passengers. In this scenario, context-aware and multi-objective re-routing approaches will play an important role in traffic management, considering different urban aspects that might affect path planning decisions such as mobility, distance, fuel consumption, scenery, and safety. There are at least three issues that need to be handled to provide an efficient TMS, including: (i) scalability; (ii) re-routing efficiency; and (iii) reliability. In this way, this thesis contributes to efficient and reliable solutions to meet future TMSs. The proposed solutions were widely compared with other related works on different performance evaluation metrics. The evaluation results show that the proposed solutions are efficient, scalable, and cost-effective, pushing forward state-of-the-art traffic management systems.
Tactful Networking as a cornerstone for opportunistic human-aware D2D communication
Authors: Costa Rafael L. , Sampaio Leobino N. , Viana Aline C.
Published: September 2022

In this thesis, we guided the reader through the whole process for building a novel Tactful Opportunistic COmmunicaTion Strategy (TOOTS). TOOTS leverages wireless encounter patterns, temporal, spatial, geographic, and direction awareness to improve cost-effectiveness content delivery in a mobile networks scenario. The proposal consists of: learning human-aspect stateof-art best practices; achieving insights to improve strategy’s performance; using, proposing, and analyzing human-aware metrics; combining metrics and insights into the strategy targeting an improved performance in a more realistic mobile scenario; and finally, evaluating the strategy through its strengths and shortcomings. This thesis shows that TOOTS improved the performance of an opportunistic content delivery scenario in terms of overhead, delivery rate, and latency by following this process. The strategy can be applied in different scenarios to assist the operator in delivering content without not necessarily using their legacy network, e.g., by exploring the capillarity of their mobile users, for data offloading and other applications.
Cache de Atributos Oportunista: Melhorando a eficiência do ABAC com o uso de uma política de distribuição de identidades em redes multinível para névoas computacionais
Authors: Gomes Filho Airton Ribeiro de Moura , Silva Edelberto Franco , Vieira Alex Borges
Published: September 2022

O Controle de Acesso Baseado em Atributos (Attribute-based Access Control ABAC) é um dos métodos de controle de acesso mais populares. Apesar de sua popularidade, apenas alguns trabalhos abordam o gerenciamento de atributos na Internet das Coisas (Internet of Health Things IoT). A maioria dos atributos necessários para uma avaliação de política em IoT vem de uma fonte externa. Portanto, o gerenciamento de atributos através da rede requer comunicação entre o ponto de decisão da política e o ponto de informação da política para cada atributo, impactando o desempenho do ABAC. Os caches de atributos podem atenuar esse problema. Este trabalho apresenta um método que prevê solicitações de atributo e antecipa o posicionamento do atributo mais próximo do solicitante. Com simulações em uma base de dados real, o método proposto reduziu acima de 80% o número de requisições na nuvem utilizando os atributos nos caches e entrega até 55% dos atributos no primeiro salto.
Detecção de Overbooking em Aplicações Baseadas em Docker Através de Aprendizagem de Máquina
Authors: Horchulhack Pedro , Viegas Eduardo , Santin Altair , Ramos Felipe
Published: September 2022

O artigo propõe um modelo de aprendizado de máquina para detectar ambientes Kubernetes com overbook de recursos em um contêiner do Docker. As métricas do aplicativo e do sistema foram coletadas continuamente, as quais foram usadas como entrada para o modelo para identificar interferência causada por multi-tenancy. Os experimentos foram executados em um cluster Kubernetes, com um aplicativo de Big Data baseado em contêiner, o que mostrou que o modelo pode detectar overbooking de recursos com precisões de até 98% em um cenário que pode causar degradação no desempenho do aplicativo, com taxas de overbooking de até 1,2.