bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
INVESTIGATION OF WORK-FAMILY AND FAMILY-WORK CONFLICTS AMONG SCHOOL TEACHERS FROM GENDER AND MARITAL STATUS PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Hussain Bashir , Zulfqar Asia , Gilani Nadia , Waheed Syed Abdul
Published: June 2021

Purpose of the Study: The primary objective of this study was to investigate work-family and family-work conflicts and the nature of these conflicts among teachers in schools of Southern Punjab, Pakistan, from the perspective of their gender and marital status. Moreover, this research also examined the difference between work-family and family-work conflicts among teachers.

Methodology: This study used both descriptive and survey research designs. A questionnaire comprising 22-items work-family and family-work conflict scales was used. The researchers administered the tool to 422 elementary teachers from forty (40) schools of the three districts of southern Punjab, Pakistan, who were randomly selected using both multistage clusters and the stratified sampling techniques. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were employed for analyzing the data.

Main Findings: This study found that teachers hardly believe that their workplace tasks create hurdles in performing their family roles. Likewise, the study found that teachers hardly believe that their family responsibilities create any hurdles in performing their tasks at work. The study further found that female teachers’ family is more affected by their work engagements than male.

Applications of this study: The results of this study will be helpful for teachers, counsellors, managers, and policymakers in developing programs that are likely to reduce work-family-work conflicts among teachers of elementary schools.

Novelty/Originality of this study: Work-family-work conflicts among teachers in schools of Southern Punjab, Pakistan, have not been addressed from the perspective of their gender and marital status.
Cadenas Globales de Valor de Exportación de los Países de la Comunidad Andina
Authors: Mario Tello
Published: June 2021

El trabajo estima diversos indicadores estándar de las Cadenas Globales de Valor (CGV) para los 4 países miembros de la Comunidad Andina (CAN) para los años 2000, 2005, 2010 y 2015 con el propósito de identificar la posibilidad de incrementar y diversificar la capacidad exportable de los países de la CAN a través de las CGV. La evidencia señala que la mayoría de las CGV son del tipo simple en la medida que la gran parte del producto exportable se usa como insumos intermedios de los países-socios del comercio de la CAN. Por consiguiente, existe poca inserción de la CAN en las CGV de tipo complejo. Este tipo de cadenas implica que los productos de exportación de la CAN cruzan por lo menos dos veces las fronteras, como producto directo de exportación al primer país de destino y como bien final de exportación de dicho país a terceros países. Adicionalmente, las CGV complejas aumentan las etapas del proceso productivo y, por consiguiente, generan mayores puestos de trabajo directo formal.
ISLAMIC VALUES BEHIND THE RITUAL OF A COW HEAD BURIAL IN GREBEG SURO
Authors: Yurisa Penny Respati , Fu'aturosida Rika , Agung Yusuf Ratu , Muhayani Ulfah
Published: June 2021

This paper aims to uncover the Islamic values behind the ritual of a cow head burial held by people in Bamboo Forest, Sumbermujur, Candipuro, Lumajang. It is one of the rituals of a popular Javanese culture called Grebek Suro, conducted in the first month of the Javanese calendar. It finds that the Islamic value of the ritual is salam or safety. The cow head burial is intended to bring about safety (slamet) towards society in the upcoming year. This research is expected to contribute in calling people for preserving local culture and Islamic values within the rituals. It is limited to the exploration of the Islamic values within the ritual of a cow head burial in Grebeg Suro ceremony. Further researches are expected to study the other rituals, such as Gunungan, Tumpengan, Japa Mantra, Larungan, and the dancing ritual.Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap nilai Islam di balik ritual penanaman kepala sapi yang dilakukan oleh masyarakat di Hutan Bambu, Sumbermujur, Candipuro, Lumajang. Ini adalah salah satu ritual budaya Jawa terkenal, Grebek Suro, yang dilakukan pada bulan pertama penanggalan Jawa. Studi ini menemukain bahwa nilai Islam dari ritual tersebut adalah salam atau keselamatan. Penguburan kepala sapi dimaksudkan untuk membawa keselamatan (slamet) bagi masyarakat di tahun mendatang. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat berkontribusi dalam mengajak masyarakat untuk melestarikan budaya lokal dan nilai-nilai Islam dalam ritualnya. Penelitian ini terbatas pada penggalian nilai-nilai Islam dalam ritual penguburan kepala sapi di upacara Grebeg Suro. Penelitian selanjutnya diharapkan menganalisis ritual-ritual lainnya, seperti Gunungan, Tumpengan, Japa Mantra, Larungan, dan ritual menari.
THE VISUAL ANALYSIS OF MUSLIMAH CLOTHING STYLE IN JAVA (15-20 th CENTURY)
Authors: Indrianti Pingki , Kurniawan Oki , Hassan Faridah Hj
Published: June 2021

Islam entered Indonesia in the 7th century and began to spread out in the 13th century with the establishment of Demak Sultanate. After the expansion of Islamic kingdoms or Sultanates, the spread of Islam in Java and Sumatra strengthened the application of Islamic law (Sharia). It was slowly replacing customary law yet still maintaining and even acculturating the local culture, with no exception concerning Muslimah clothing style (hijab or (jilbab). This non-interactive qualitative research analyzed the factual data related to the transformation of Muslimah clothing from the 15th to the 20th century focusing on Java island. The data were analyzed using the Fashion Design Components theory proposed by Stone (2006) and Seivewright (2012) to get detailed visualization of Muslimah clothing style in those eras. The result showed that Islamic values influenced the clothing style of Javanese Muslim women in terms of silhouettes, colors, details, and materials (textures) without neglecting the local culture.Islam masuk ke Indonesia pada abad ke-7 dan mulai menyebar pada abad ke-13 Masehi dengan berdirinya Kerajaan Islam Demak. Penerapan hukum Syariah Islam secara perlahan menggantikan hukum Adat namun demikian tetap mengakomodasi bahkan berkakulturasi dengan budaya setempat, termasuk dalam hal penerapan busana Muslimah (jilbab). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis visualisasi busana Muslimah di Indonesia khususnya di Jawa pada abad 15-20 Masehi. Penelitian kualitatif non-interaktif ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif yang menekankan pada data-data faktual terkait perkembangan busana wanita Muslim. Data dianalisis menggunakan teori elemen desain mode (the components of fashion) yang terdiri dari siluet, warna, detail, dan tekstur untuk mengetahui gambaran bentuk busana Muslimah pada masa tersebut. Hasil penelitian menunjukan ajaran Islam mempengaruhi gaya berpakaian wanita Muslim Jawa, baik dari segi elemen visual bentuk (siluet), warna, detail, dan material (tekstur), namun demikian tetap mempertahankan budaya lokal yang berlaku.
مظاهر الازدهار الحضاري الإسلامي في إندونيسيا في أوائل القرن الحادي والعشرين MADHAHIR AL-IZDIHAR AL-HADHARI AL-ISLAMIY FI INDONESIA FI AWA’IL AL-QARN AL-HADI WA AL-‘ISRIN
Authors: Dimyathi Mohammad Syairozi , Satori Ahmad
Published: June 2021

تبحث هذه الدراسة عن مظاهر الازدهار الحضاري الإسلامي في إندونيسيا المعاصرة، من مظاهر الازدهار السياسي والثقافي والاقتصادي والعمراني الإسلامي في إندونيسيا. وتم اختيار في هذا البحث المنهج الوصفي الاستقرائي. ومن نتائج هذا البحث، أنه ظهر في عصر الإصلاح العديد من الأحزاب السياسة الإسلامية. وعلى الرغم من أن هذه الأحزاب الإسلامية لا تحظى بكثير من أصوات الناخبين، إلا أن ائتلافها يمكنها إخراج العديد من الشخصيات البارزة في المناصب الاستراتيجية في المؤسسات التنفيذية والتشريعية في البلاد. وفى عهد الإصلاح أيضا ظهر التقدم في مجال التربية والتعليم، ومن بينه إنشاء المدارس الإسلامية المتكاملة الأهلية والحكومية من المراحل الابتدائية والإعدادية والثانوية، كما أنشأت الجامعات الإسلامية الحكومية والأهلية التي فتحت الكليات العامة لخلق التكامل المعرفي فيها. وفى أواخر عهد سوهرتو بدأ التقدم في مجال الاقتصاد الإسلامي بإنشاء بنك المعاملات الإسلامي. وانتشرت بعد ذلك البنوك الإسلامية مثل BSM الشريعة BRI الشريعة BNI الشريعة وغيرها من البنوك الإسلامية. كما أنشئت كذلك المؤسسات المالية الإسلامية الأخرى. ومن مظاهر التقدم فى مجال الفنون المعمارية وجود الهندسة المعمارية للمساجد في إندونيسيا حيث انتهجت أنماطا كثيرة، وقلدت الدول الإسلامية في الشرق الأوسط. ومع ذلك هناك نمط معماري آخر في إندونيسيا الذي وضعته مؤسسة بانشاسيلا الخيرية الإسلامية (YAMP) التي بنت مئات من المساجد على نفس النمط المعماري.This article explores the manifestations of Islamic civilization prosperity in current Indonesia, from politics, education, economics, and architecture. The method used in this research is descriptive-inductive. In the early twenty-first century, especially in the era of reform, many Islamic political parties appeared. Although these Islamist parties do not receive many votes, their coalition can bring out some prominent figures in strategic positions in the country›s executive and legislative institutions. Meanwhile, in the field of education, the establishment of numerous Islamic private and public schools from any levels of education in which frames the concept of knowledge integration could be identified as one of the glories. The development as well as discovered in the field of economics and architectures. For the former, it started with the establishment of a huge number of Islamic Bank (Muamala) and other Islamic financial institutions. The latter is proven with the presence of mosque architecture adopting many styles of Islamic countries in the Middle East. There is another architectural style in Indonesia developed by the Pancasila Islamic Charitable Foundation (YAMP) which has built hundreds of mosques in the same architectural style.
Self-Regulation in Pediatric Nursing Literature: An Evolutionary Concept Exploration
Authors: Kirk Bayless Adaya , Wyatt Tami H. , Raynor Hollie
Published: June 2021

The concept of self-regulationappears frequently in nursing literature. Although the concept is well developed in nonnursing theories, its application in nursing has not been explored adequately. Most nursing authors address self-regulation in one of two ways. Some publish findings without a strong theoretical understanding of self-regulation. Others publish studies using a conglomeration of theorists' self-regulatory explanations without properly contextualizing the theoretical elements for nursing practice. For this concept exploration, the authors used Rodgers's (2005) evolutionary concept analysis method to determine the current use of self-regulation in pediatric nursing literature and trace the concept's recent development, changes, and expansion. This work provides a representation of self-regulation based on existing healthcare studies and suggests steps for concept clarification that could promote accurate use of the concept in future research.
Unlocking the doors: introducing practice development to Canadian healthcare
Authors:   West Park Healthcare Centre, Toronto, Canada, Janes Nadine
Published: June 2021

From my early days as a nursing assistant in complex continuing care, I recognised that all was not well in healthcare. I was particularly troubled with practices that I perceived to be antithetical to ‘caring’ and I struggled to facilitate change within my very limited circle of influence. I remember well the day I asked for the key to open the balcony doors on the unit so I could take patients out for a breath of fresh air. Being told by the registered nurse that ‘those doors haven’t been opened in 15 years and that isn’t going to change’, was what I now appreciate as the start of my practice development journey. Although I have had the privilege of observing and contributing to more quality healthcare practices in my subsequent roles as a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse and, most recently, Director of Interprofessional Practice, I am also keen to know how far we have yet to go in bringing that ‘fresh air’ I sought decades ago to our patients through more person centred means. I think our lack of progress can be attributed in part to evolving technologies in healthcare that pull our attention away from the human-to-human exchange that has the most impact on patients’ experience of care. Practice development holds the promise of keeping us focused on our caring practices, in balance with the seductive lure of high tech solutions, to address gaps in our quality care. Canada is not alone in its need of healthcare improvement; media and scholarly literature across the globe abound with examples of poor quality care and calls to action across healthcare sectors, settings and specialties. Canada is, however, distinct because of the absence of practice development as a systematically adopted methodology for meeting quality improvement priorities at provincial, national or even local levels. This is despite how embedded practice development has become at local and national levels in both practice and academic settings beyond North America, with examples including the Older Persons Services National Practice Development Programme in the Republic of Ireland, the New South Wales-based Essentials of Care programme in Australia and the England Centre for Practice Development hosted by Canterbury Christ Church University. These success stories, as well as the breadth of related theoretical and empirical literature that has evolved over the past 20 years, have not influenced Canadian healthcare practices much beyond the level of individual academics and practitioners – a relatively small group of converts.
Methodological considerations and experiences in clinical application research design
Authors:   University of Mälardalen, Eskilstuna, Sweden, Ranheim Albertine , Arman Maria ,   Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
Published: June 2021

Background: Strengthening the relationship between research and clinical practice, and improving the use of research in healthcare are challenging areas that need creative solutions. Clinical application research is a design based on Gadamer’s idea that understanding always involves interpretation and application. Aims and objectives: This study aims to assess from a methodological viewpoint a project in which two researchers cooperated with clinical healthcare workers over three years. Methods: Interviews with the participating clinicians on a ward for rehabilitative cancer care. Inspired by Gadamerian epistemology, a interpretive analysis was performed on the transcripts of three focus group meetings. Findings: Taking part in the project demonstrated to the participants the value of systematic and analytical scientific work in the acquisition of new knowledge and wider insights. Participants were inspired to investigate taking theoretical assumptions from caring science into practical clinical work. They described an expanded reflective awareness of caring work in terms of their observational abilities. Everyday challenges were clarified and deeper aspects of caring emerged; tacit knowledge became expressed and verbalised. Conclusions: The participants developed a scientific approach to their clinical caregiving knowledge, as well as an increased awareness of their profession. If an organisation is interested in improving its results, and its patients’ experience of health and wellbeing, this study recommends that it devote time and resources to strengthening the relation between research and clinical practice. Clinical application research is a structure that can help achieve this. Implications for practice: Clinical application research creates the possibility to develop deeper awareness of procedures that are taken for granted Clinical experts are given opportunities to develop a scientific approach to practical clinical care Researchers in caring sciences are given a response to their theory from its application in practice
Writing for recovery: a practice development project for mental health service users, carers and survivors
Authors:   University of Brighton, England, Taylor Sam , Leigh-Phippard Helen ,   University of Brighton, England, Grant Alec ,   University of Brighton, England
Published: June 2021

Background: This paper discusses a writing for recovery narrative practice development project based on Deleuzian theoretical principles. Creative writing was based on a formulation of ‘recovery’ as transcending the social invalidation, discrimination and abusive effects of institutional psychiatry. Aims and objectives: To provide a safe space for participants to explore the creative writing process To reduce participants’ anxieties about creative writing To enable a supportive environment to explore and discover individual writing voices To help participants work towards recovery and personal and social meaning through creativewriting Methods: By drawing on principles from the humanities and the use of creative writing techniques we were able to harness the individual and collective creative writing process. The aim was to facilitate the development of individual and group re-storying recovery identities, removed from perceived or actual institutional mental health expectations. Results: The principal output from the group was the publication of an anthology of participants’ work. New friendships were made in a community of recovery writers in the process of re-storying identities, and there was evidence of growth in participants’ self- and social confidence, supported by testimony from their significant others. Conclusions: Recovery community resilience and individual self-confidence can be developed through the medium of creative writing. It enables participants to explore and develop new, more viable identities in a safe space, sharing and working through experiences of social injustice, anger, fear and betrayal. Implications for practice: A rejection of values-based or evidence-based practice allows for a revised understanding ofrecovery, paving the way for narrative-based approaches As a model of such a revised understanding, Writing for Recovery enables participants to explorenew, more viable identities and come to terms with traumatic past events A challenge for mental health staff embracing Writing for Recovery is to acknowledge that onestrand of participants’ traumatic past is institutional psychiatric treatment
Recovery oriented conversations in a milieu therapeutic setting
Authors:   Buskerud and Vestfold University College, Drammen, Norway, Andvig Ellen , Biong Stian ,   Buskerud and Vestfold University College, Drammen, Norway
Published: June 2021

Background: Norwegian health authorities place emphasis on recovery oriented practices in mental health services. Recovery is described as an active process with a focus on personal resources and supportive contexts. In the recovery process, the relationship between the person and the carer is of great importance. Conversation is a meaningful approach for developing a trusting relationship. Conversation also has importance in itself, because it establishes the foundation for human contact and gives the client the opportunity to be acknowledged as a person. Aim: The aim of the study was to describe and explore what health professionals focused on in recovery oriented conversations with patients in a Norwegian mental healthcare centre. Methods: This study was part of an action research project and had a qualitative and explorative design. Data were collected in multistage focus groups and were analysed using qualitative content analysis. Findings: The findings highlighted the prerequisites for conversation, the content of conversation and different views on the topics of conversation. Conclusions: The findings contribute knowledge about what promotes or inhibits recovery oriented conversations. Such conversations focus on the patients’ everyday life, appreciating them as actors in their own lives, and facilitate shared decision making processes and working with hope. The study demonstrates that individual, cultural and contextual aspects play an important part in recovery oriented conversations. Implications for practice: Practice development involves acknowledging and re-evaluating the possibilities for using conversations with patients as an approach and as a tool in person-centred and recovery oriented practices Relational competence is an essential part of enhancing recovery oriented conversation, and needs to be attended to in skills training and competence building Awareness and critical analysis of the clinical context is important to promote an active and participative patient role. Authoritarian cultures with concern about what is permitted or not may well be a barrier to shared decision making
Bacterias patógenas en leche cruda: problema de salud pública e inocuidad alimentaria
Authors: Aguilera-Becerra Astrid Maribel , Urbano-Cáceres Eliana Ximena , Jaimes-Bernal Claudia Patricia
Published: June 2021

Artículo de revisión que muestra el panorama global de la situación actual de la presencia de bacterias patógenas en leche cruda, la cual constituye un peligro para la salud de los seres humanos, para este propósito se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica desde el año 2000 hasta el 2014, utilizando las palabras clave: Inocuidad de los alimentos, Productos lácteos, Inspección de alimentos, Leche, Bacterias gramnegativas y Bacterias grampositivas. El controlde calidad de la leche cruda es esencial para la salud humana y la competitividad en los mercados nacional e internacional, debido a lo anterior y a las dinámicas actuales en los mercados es necesario ofrecer a los productores de Boyacá herramientas de análisis que les ayuden a obtener leche de buena calidad, con alto valor nutricional e inocuidad, cumpliendo con las medidas higiénicas y sanitarias establecidas para la región cundiboyacense y el país, lo cual les garantizará, además, mejores beneficios económicos.
Selección y rotación de personal en la EPS SEDALORETO S.A. con enfoque en gestión de riesgos
Authors:   , Escudero Contreras Jhony James , Távara Landauro Juan Domingo
Published: June 2021

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo determinar la relación entre la rotación y la selección del personal en la EPS Sedaloreto, S.A., tomando como base la gestión de riesgos. Para lograr dicho objetivo, se empleó un diseño no experimental, usando la técnica de la encuesta bajo la modalidad de cuestionario, el cual fue diseñado para los propósitos de la investigación, siendo aplicado a una muestra probabilística de 177 colaboradores, provenientes de una población total de 324 empleados. También se empleó como instrumento de recolección de datos la lluvia de ideas, la cual se realizó en conjunto con 6 empleados de diversas áreas de la empresa. Se planteó el procesamiento del cuestionario mediante técnicas de estadística descriptiva y análisis de correlación. También se diseñó una adaptación de la metodología ISO 31000, basada en: (1) estudio del contexto, (2) identificación, análisis y valoración del riesgo y (3) propuesta de tratamiento del riesgo. Los resultados evidenciaron que no se aprovechan las fortalezas ni oportunidades del entorno, de la misma forma que no se atiendan las debilidades y amenazas, lo cual ubica al riesgo de rotación del personal derivado de la selección en la zona extrema. Se concluye que existe una relación inversa entre el factor de riesgo de la selección de personal y el riesgo de rotación presente en los empleados; es decir, a mayor probabilidad de una selección del personal correcta se reduce la posibilidad de rotación del personal. Por tanto, se propuso como tratamiento del riesgo un plan de selección (enfocado en la entrevista) y retención del personal.
Del derecho a la literatura: Boccaccio y la (re)codificación de la novela
Authors:   Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile, Rodríguez Freire Raúl
Published: June 2021

The relationship between law and literature takes various forms, but the way in which law contributed to the formation of the modern novel is rarely mentioned. As this essay shows, this was possible because Justinian’s codification of Roman law was appropriated by Boccaccio, who, in turn, codified the novel. Coding allowed him to gather a heterogeneous set of stories under a powerful articulating framework. But in addition, as will be shown in these pages, the very term “novel” also comes from Justinian, since that is how he titled his legislative work after his Constitutions.
La actuación del derecho
Authors:   Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile, Sáez Alejandra
Published: June 2021

Law, in its structure and from its first conformation, shares the same matrix with theater. Elements such as representation, spectacle, storytelling and actions are constitutive of both subjects, which makes law an eminently fictitious practice. This becomes evident in the case of Jorge Mateluna, former member of the patriotic front Manuel Rodriguez, who was arrested and sentenced to 16 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, a case denounced in the play Mateluna by Chilean playwright Guillermo Calderon, staging that, when compared to the legal case, reveals the theatrical and fictitious nature of law.
Hacia un concepto de narratividad: cruces (posibles) entre su dimensión literaria, antropológica y cognitiva
Authors:   Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia, Torres Perdigón Andrea
Published: June 2021

This article suggests a conceptual reflection on narrativity and its role in different cultural spheres. Therefore, a dialogue between three traditions is proposed: literary, anthropological and cognitive, to bring some elements of the cognitive paradigm closer to the tradition of literary studies, literary theory and some authors that could be identified with philosophical anthropology. This approach pretends to critically examine some contemporary debates on narratives, post-classical narratology and bring these debates in the context of Latin American literary studies.
Economic & geopolitical opportunities and challenges for Bangladesh
Authors: Tunviruzzaman Reza , Tahera Tamanna , Zannat Tasnise
Published: June 2021

Investment seeking Bangladesh's economy is hungry for local and international finance for its infrastructure development. One Belt-One Road (OBOR) seems opened a golden door, not only for Bangladesh's economic reform but also created an opportunity for higher bilateral cooperation between China and Bangladesh. The geographical location of Bangladesh is playing a vital role despite being a small economy and territory in the region. Covering three sides of the Bangladeshi border, economically emerging state India has a sharp eye look on Bangladesh's strategies and policies more than any other time. The hostile looks of India (on China's OBOR initiative) are not an easy task for Bangladesh regarding Geopolitical & Economic strategies. Growing interests in Bangladesh among China and India appeared as a two-edged sword. However, India was the major trading partner of Bangladesh. However, China's trade with Bangladesh has increased manifold in recent years to surpass India from 2004 onwards. This is slowing down, and the change of economic relations between India and Bangladesh, coupled with strained and uncertain political relations, raises multiple concerns. Many dynamics have contributed to China's growing presence in Bangladesh compared to India's decline concerning trade and investment. India has lost out to China in many vital industries. While reviewing and assessing recent developments, the study also depicts a strategy to counter India's declining economic influence in Bangladesh.
Formulation and Characterization of a New Injectable Bone Substitute Composed PVA/borax /CaCO3 and Demineralized Bone Matrix
Authors: Medrano-David Daniela , Lopera Aura Maria , Londoño Martha Elena , Araque-Marín Pedronel
Published: June 2021

The occurrence of bone-related disorders and diseases has increased dramatically in recent years around the world. Demineralized bone matrix (DBM) has been widely used as a bone implant due to its osteoinduction and bioactivity. However, the use of DBM is limited because it is a particulate material, which makes it difficult to manipulate and implant with precision, in addition, these particles are susceptible to migrate to other sites. To address this situation, DBM is commonly incorporated into a variety of carriers. An injectable scaffold has advantages over bone grafts or preformed scaffolds, such as the ability to flow and fill the bone defect. The aim of this research is to develop a DBM carrier with such viscoelastic properties to obtain an injectable bone substitute (IBS). The DBM carrier developed consisted of a PVA/glycerol network cross-linked with borax and reinforced with CaCO3 as a pH neutralizer, porosity generator, and source of Ca. The physicochemical properties were determined by the injectability test, FTIR, SEM, and TGA. Porosity, degradation, bioactivity, possible cytotoxic effect, and proliferation in osteoblasts were also determined. The results show that the developed material has great potential to be used in bone tissue regeneration
Stable Carbon Isotope (δ13C) Composition in Leaf of Pinus Sylvestris var. mongolica in Hulunbuir and its Relationship with Ecological Stoichiometry and Environmental Factors
Authors: Ren Binbin , Qiu Shaozhu , Shen Caiming , Wang Ping
Published: June 2021

The decline in Pinus sylvestris var. mongolica in the introduction area has had a high profile in recent years. For the ecological restoration, management and silvicultural design of Mongolian pines in the introduction area, it is necessary to conduct a comprehensive and in-depth study on the ecological adaptation mechanism of Mongolian pines in provenances. The ecological process of water and nutrient accumulation as well as the influence of environmental factors on the photosynthetic physiology are the key to revealing the ecological adaptation mechanism of Mongolian pines. According to the differences of climate in the distribution area of Mongolian pines, sampling sites were set up, the effects of environmental factors on leaf δ13C and the relationship between leaf δ13C and nutrient content were analyzed. The results showed that leaf δ13C values were ranging from - 29.7 ‰ to - 23.76 ‰. The ecological stoichiometry, including LC (522.81 mg·g-1), LN (16.04 mg·g-1), LP (1.19 mg·g-1) and L-N:P (13.56), indicated that leaf photosynthesis and water use efficiency is greatly affected by environmental conditions, Mongolian pines had strong ability of carbon fixation, and its growth was obviously restricted by nitrogen. Although there was no significant correlation between δ13C with stoichiometric parameters in leaf, photosynthesis was the key link in the process of carbon fixation. It also showed that Pinus sylvestris var. mongolica was a stomatal limited plant. Leaf δ13C had significant correlation with climatic factors. VPD is the dynamic factor affecting the photosynthetic physiological process in leaves. Air and soil moisture are the dominate factors affecting the leaf stomatal conductance and determines leaf δ13C value, while other factors indirectly affect leaf δ13C by its impact on relative humidity or soil water content. Soil phosphorus content affected by clay is a key factor affecting soil water availability and soil nutrient cycling. Photosynthetic process in leaf is the dynamic process affecting the nutrient accumulation.
Environmental Justice and Urban Parks. A Case Study Applied to Tarragona (Spain)
Authors: Alberich Joan , Pérez María Yolanda , Muro José Ignacio , Bustamante Edgar
Published: June 2021

There is consensus over the fact that urban green areas contribute to the quality of life of their inhabitants. So, efficient city management must assess whether the population has access to green areas and their quality in relation to vegetation, facilities or furnishings, for example. Therefore, the objective set is to establish the environmental justice of urban parks in Tarragona (Spain) by developing a Park Quality Index (PQI) and the sociodemographic characteristics (level of studies, Human Development Index [HDI], home sale and rental prices) of the population living within 300 metres of a park. To prepare this, a GIS-integrated Multi-Criteria Evaluation (MCE) has been produced. The results show that the green areas have low accessibility and availability and that most parks obtain an average-low PQI, with the best- valued aspect being the vegetation and the worst the facilities. As for the degree of environmental justice, a casual relationship emerges between the PQI and the indicators used. The average value of the home sale prices is the one that shows the greatest correlation. These results can be used together with participatory procedures as a basis for identifying places with greater inequality, and for selecting the more effective actions that enable increasing environmental justice with respect to green areas.
Evaluating the Spatio-Temporal Distribution of Irrigation Water Components for Water Resources Management using Geo-Informatics Approach
Authors: Mohsin Waqas Muhammad , Waseem Muhammad , Ali Sikandar , Kebede Leta Megersa , Noor Shah Adnan , Khalid Awan Usman , Hamid Hussain Shah Syed
Published: June 2021

Irrigation water management components evaluation is mandatory for sustainable irrigated agriculture production in the era of water scarcity. In this research spatio-temporal distribution of irrigation water components were evaluated at canal command area in Indus Basin Irrigation System (IBIS) using remote sensing based geo-informatics approach. Satellite derived MODIS product-based Surface Energy Balance Algorithm for Land (SEBAL) was used for the estimation of the Actual Evapotranspiration (ETa). Satellite derived SEBAL based ETa was calibrated and validated using the ground data-based advection aridity method (AA). Statistical analysis of the SEBAL based ETa and AA shows the mean 87.1 mm and 47.9 mm and, 100 mm and 77 mm, Standard deviation of 27.7 mm and 15.9 mm and, 34.9 mm and 16.1 mm, R of 0.93 and 0.94, NSE of 0.72 and 0.85, PBIASE -12.9 and -4.4, RMSE 34.9 and 5.76 for the Kharif and Rabi season, respectively. Rainfall data was acquired from the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM). TRMM based rainfall was calibrated with the point observatory data of the Pakistan Metrological Department Stations. Canal water data was collected from the Punjab Irrigation department for the assessment of canal water availability. Water The water balance approach was applied in the unsaturated zone for the quantification of the gross and net Groundwater irrigation. Mmonthly variation of ETa with the minimum average value of 63.3 mm in January and the maximum average value of 110.6 mm in August was found. While, the average annual of four cropping years (2011-12 to 2014-15) ETa was found 899 mm. Average of the sum of Net Canal Water Use (NCWU) and Rainfall during the study period of four years was only 548 mm (36% of ETa) and this resulted the 739.6 mm of groundwater extraction. While the annual based variation in groundwater extraction of 632 mm and 780 mm was found. Seasonal analysis revealed 39% and 61% of groundwater extraction proportion during Rabi and Kharif season, respectively. The variation in four cropping year’s monthly groundwater extraction was found 28.7 mm to 120.3 mm. This variation was high in the 2011-12 to 2012-13 cropping year (0 mm to 148.7 mm), dependent upon the occurrence of rainfall and crop phenology. Net groundwater irrigation, estimated after incorporating the efficiencies was 503 mm year-1 on average for the four cropping years.
Integration of Context-Aware Services in Smart System Based on Wireless Sensor Networks for Sustainable Cargo Transportation
Authors: Dzemydienė Dalė , Burinskienė Aurelija
Published: June 2021

The issues concerning the development of the smart systems for the management of freight transport are related to many factors which are influencing by properties of such a complex processes and ICT development. We are concerned with the recognition of a wide spectrum of services and provision specifics under conditions of wireless communication networks. Also, we are investigated for the adequate provision of context data with problematic of a definition of such context data and with possibilities to apply formalized artificial intelligence methods for recognition of this context information needs for transportation. In this stage of application of the smart system, we are solving the problem of priority of provision of possible providing services, ensuring of quite optimal quality of data supply channels and restriction of flooding of wireless communication channels. The proposed methodology is based on methods of indication of con-text-aware situations and integration of such data into the situation recognition algorithms. The constructions of smart service provision system are developed for more safety management of transportation. The experimental results are demonstrated on analysis of heterogeneity of smart services, construction of schemas for service provision priorities, and extension of potential of intelligent transport with intellectual recognition possibilities of context-aware information in the transportation process.
Candida glabrata: Adopting Pathogenicity and Resistant Mechanisms for Survival
Authors: Hassan Yahaya , Chew Shu Yih , Than Leslie Thian Lung
Published: June 2021

Candida glabrata is a yeast of increasing medical relevance, particularly in critically ill patients. It is the second most isolated Candida species associated with invasive candidiasis (IC) behind C. albicans. The attributed higher incidence is primarily due to an increase in the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) population, cancer, and diabetes patients. The elderly population and the frequent use of indwelling medical devices are also predisposing factors. The work aimed to review various virulence factors that facilitate the survival of pathogenic C. glabrata in IC. The available published research articles related to the pathogenicity of C. glabrata were retrieved and reviewed from four credible databases, mainly Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, PubMed, and Scopus. The articles highlighted many virulence factors associated with pathogenicity in C. glabrata, including adherence to a susceptible host surface, evading host defences, and producing hydrolytic enzymes (e.g., phospholipases, proteases, and haemolysins). The factors facilitate infection initiation. Other virulent factors include iron regulation and genetic mutations. Accordingly, biofilm production, tolerance to high-stress environments, and development of resistance to the antifungal drug, notably to fluconazole and other azole derivatives, were reported. The review provided evident pathogenic mechanisms and antifungal resistance associated with C. glabrata in ensuring its sustenance and survival.
Neuroprotective Efficacy of Folecitin From Hypericum Oblongifolium Against LPS-Induced Oxidative Stress, Neurodegeneration, and Memory Dysfunction
Authors: Farooq Umar , Shah Shahid Ali , Khan Taous , Ullah Rahim , Raziq Naila , Shahid Muhammad , Khusro Ameer , Sahibzada Muhammad Umar Khayam , Seidel Veronique , Alkhedaide Adel , Batiha Gaber El-Saber , Koirala Niranjan
Published: June 2021

Neurological disorders, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease, are commonly associated with persistent neuro-inflammation, and there is an urgent need to discover new therapeutic agents that may target the various pathways involved in neurodegeneration. In this study, we investigated the therapeutic potential of folecitin, a flavonoid isolated from Hypericum oblongifolium, against lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced oxidative stress associated with neurodegeneration, amyloidogenic Aβ production pathway, and memory dysfunction in mice. LPS was administered i.p. at 250 µg/kg/day for 3 weeks, followed by the administration of folecitin at a dose of 30 mg/kg/day for the last two weeks. A Western blot technique was used to assess the expression of different proteins involved in oxidative stress, neurodegeneration, and neuronal synapse. Results indicated that folecitin significantly reduced LPS-induced apoptotic neurodegeneration, including the expression of BAX, Caspase-3, and PARP-1 proteins, inhibited BACE1, and the amyloidogenic Aβ production pathway. Folecitin improved both pre- and post-neuronal synapse, as well as memory dysfunction. Furthermore, folecitin significantly activated endogenous antioxidant proteins such as Nrf-2 and HO-1 via stimulating the phosphorylation of Akt proteins. These findings suggest that folecitin may be a suitable lead to design new drugs for neurotoxin-triggered neurodegenerative disorders.
Self-Organogenesis from 2D Micropatterns to 3D Biomimetic Biliary Trees
Authors: Gontran Emilie , Loarca Lorena , El Khassis Cyrille , Bouzhir Latifa , Ayollo Dmitry , Mazari-Arrighi Elsa , Fuchs Alexandra , Dupuis-Williams Pascale
Published: June 2021

Background & Aims: Globally, liver diseases account for 2 million deaths per year. For those with advanced liver disease the only curative approach is liver transplantation. However, less than 10% of those in need get a liver transplant due to limited organ availability. To circumvent this challenge, there has been a great focus in generating a bioengineered liver. Despite its essential role in liver functions, a functional biliary system has not yet been developed. In this framework, exploration of epithelial cell self-organogenesis and microengineering-driven geometrical cell confinement allow to envision the bioengineering of a functional biomimetic intrahepatic biliary tract. Approach: Three-dimensional (3D) bile ducts were built in vitro by restricting cell adhesion to two-dimensional (2D) patterns to guide cell self-organization. Tree shapes mimicking the configuration of the human biliary system were micropatterned on glass slides, restricting cell attachment to these areas. Different tree geometries and culture conditions were explored to stimulate self-organogenesis of normal rat cholangiocytes (NRCs) used as a biliary cell model, either alone or in coculture with human umbilical endothelial cells (HUVECs). Results: Pre-seeding the micropatterns with HUVECs promoted luminogenesis with higher efficiency to yield functional branched biliary tubes. Lumen formation, apico-basal polarity, and preservation of the cholangiocyte phenotype were confirmed. Moreover, intact and functional biliary structures were detached from the micropatterns for further manipulation. Conclusion: This study presents physiologically relevant 3D biliary duct networks built in vitro from 2D micropatterns. This opens opportunities for investigating bile duct organogenesis, physiopathology, and drug testing.
Methodological Approaches to Financing Higher Education Institutions in the Context of Digitalizing the Russian Higher Education
Authors: Slepov Vladimir Alexandrovich , Rodenkova Tatyana Nikolaevna , Pokamestov Dmitry Alexandrovich , Gromova Elena Ivanovna
Published: June 2021

Forecasting changes in the external and internal parameters of the socio-economic development of higher education (HE) as an integral system, as well as the risks of its digitalization that reduce the quality of human capital suggest the expansion of contemporary methodological instruments for financing higher education institutions (HEIs). In the article the principles of project financing that combine system and process approaches have been suggested, and the need to introduce the axiological approach into the methodological basis of project financing of HE as a specific way of organizing and performing financial activities, obtaining and using its results with regard to certain values, and neutralizing the risks of digitalizing education along with improving the quality of human capital has been substantiated.
INDEPENDENT CONFIRMATION OF FLUVIAL REWORKING AT A LANCE FORMATION (MAASTRICHTIAN) BONEBED BY TRADITIONAL AND CHEMICAL TAPHONOMIC ANALYSES
Authors: MCLAIN MATTHEW A. , ULLMANN PAUL V. , ASH RICHARD D. , BOHNSTEDT KEIFER , NELSEN DAVID , CLARK ROBERT O. , BRAND LEONARD R. , CHADWICK ART V.
Published: June 2021

A dinosaur-bearing bonebed (Rose Quarry) from the uppermost Cretaceous (Maastrichtian) Lance Formation has yielded abundant, yet fragmentary, disarticulated, and disassociated bones and teeth of dinosaurs, turtles, crocodilians, and fish contained within a channelized sandstone unit along with large mud clasts. The vertebrate fossils of Rose Quarry possess varying abrasion states, tooth traces, and trampling marks, suggesting a complicated taphonomic history. To independently test hypotheses about the genesis of the assemblage, Rose Quarry bone samples were sent to members of our team who conducted “blind” analyses of their trace element signatures without knowledge of the physical taphonomic attributes of each specimen. The independent analyses of the chemical and physical taphonomic signatures both support a mixed, attritional bone concentration. Based on our cumulative data, we present a depositional model for the Rose Quarry bonebed in which a flooding event mixed bones already present in the channel or from an older bonebed with bones from the floodplain that had been scavenged, trampled, and broken. Our study demonstrates that striking variability is possible among fluvial bonebeds, and that such variability is influenced by pre-burial and post-burial factors, as well as depositional subenvironments and burial mechanisms. Additionally, we demonstrate that physical and chemical taphonomic analyses can independently confirm the taphonomic history of a bonebed.
Immunological and Molecular Diagnosis of Cytomegalovirus Infection between Aborted & Pregnant Women in Babylon City
Authors: Mousa Al-Mousawi Haider Turky , AL-Hajjar Qabas Neamah
Published: June 2021

Human cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the globally highly prevalent herpesvirus worldwide. CMV infects populations of all ages according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO). CMV infections remain the most common viral complication potentially multiple in humans and are a major cause of congenital normality in women, which is why they are critical for diagnosis in several times when it happens during pregnancy. Pregnant women with CMV infection can be in charge of abortion or congenital expandaedby. This study involves the collection a total of (90) samples taken from each aborted and pregnant woman (70 with abortion cases and 20 of pregnant without history of abortion as control subjects) referring to Babylon teaching hospital for Maternity and Children, covering a period from (October 2018 to March 2019) to investigate the occurrence of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in Babylon city. Patients and controls were evaluated for IgG, IgM antibodies and anti-HCMV IgG, IgM for (90) subjects were controlled in this study using the Enzyme Immunoassay Test Kit and read by enzyme - linked immunosorbent analyze (ELISA). In addition the  polymerase  chain reaction (PCR)  DNA  detection  for  CMV  are  based  on  the  amplification  of  pathogen  genomes  in  a particular  region  using different primers. The Chi-square test was used to analyze the data. The results show among 90 samples, women were evaluated for CMV infection, the seroprevalence titer was significantly higher at P <0.05 in seropositive cases ranging from 62(89%) toward positive CMV IgG, while the 65 (93%) of patients were positive CMV IgM from (70) women with abortions. By contrast, the results obtained from the controls were 9 (45%) subjects seropositive for IgG and all of them were seronegative with IgM. The anti – HCMV IgG finding showed high positivity that represents the furthermost of CMV infections among females through ages ranging between 20-29 years. Furthermore, the outcomes of molecular detection showed that a small number of samples 13 (19%) were HCMV DNA detectable in aborted women less than in pregnant women 3 (15%).