bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Conflict Management at State Junior High Schools 2 and 3 Anjir Muara in Barito Kuala Regency, Indonesia
Authors: Hamdi Rafei , Sulaiman  , Aslamiah
Published: July 2022

Conflict management needs to be performed by the principal because schools are educational organizations where disputes are experienced. Structural conflicts including task division and regulation implementation become a problem at State Junior High Schools 2 and 3 Anjir Muara. Therefore, this study aims to analyze dispute types and sources as well as the conflict management in SMPN 2 and 3 Anjir Muara using a qualitative method. Data were collected from the school principals, teachers, and administrative staff using interview techniques. Also, data were analyzed by collecting, reducing, displaying, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that conflict sources in these schools include the task division and regulation implementation for grade promotion, while conflict management is performed by collaboration, accommodation, and compromise. Subsequently, accommodation and compromise of problem-solving are performed by eating together in restaurants and meetings in cafes.
The Influence of Work Environment, Discipline and Morale on Teacher Per-formance at SMKN in Hulu Sungai Selatan Regency, Indonesia
Authors: Rif’at M , Metroyadi  , Effendi Rustam
Published: July 2022

Human resources, facilities, and teacher performance are needed to improve education quality. Teacher performance is necessary because it is closely re-lated to their classroom activities. It could be improved by growing discipline, developing good working morale, and creating a conducive environment. Therefore, this study aims to determine and analyze the influence of work environment, discipline, and morale on the performance of SMK teachers in the Hulu Sungai Selatan Regency. It used a sample of 99 SMK teachers in the Hulu Sungai Selatan Regency. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using path analysis and multiple regression. The results showed a moderate influence of work environment, discipline, and morale on teacher performance. This indicates that work environment, discipline, and morale affect teacher performance. In addition, these results could be used to improve teacher performance in other schools.
Transformational Leadership Relationships School, Ethos of Work and Work Motivation Towards Teacher Performance in Senior High School in Banjarmasin City
Authors: Rifki R , Aslamiah A , Muhyani M
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this study was to analyze the direct and indirect influence of the principal's transformational leadership, work ethic, and work motivation on the performance of high school teachers in Banjarmasin City. This research was conducted with a cross-sectional method and using correlation techniques. The study population was 249 teachers, and 153 respondents were taken as the research sample using the random sampling technique. The researchers collected the data using a questionnaire, and the data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, classical assumption test, multiple linear regression analysis, and path analysis. Before the data were analyzed using inferential statistics, some prerequisite analysis were conducted. The results of this study indicated that there is a significant direct effect of principal transformational leadership, work ethic, and motivation on the performance of high school teachers in Banjarmasin, and there is a significant indirect effect of school principal transformational leadership and work ethic through motivation on the performance of high school teachers in Banjarmasin City.
Transformational Leadership Contribution of Headmaster, Work Satisfaction, and Achievement Motivation towards Professional Attitudes of State Elementary Schools Teachers in Alalak District, Barito Kuala
Authors: Hilal Nazmi , Suriansyah S , Ngadimun N
Published: July 2022

The professional attitude of the teacher is a basic functional variable that provides instructions for changes in a teacher's behavior. The factors that influence the professional attitude of teachers include transformational leadership of school principals, job satisfaction, and teacher achievement motivation. This study aimed to analyze the contribution of the principal's transformational leadership, job satisfaction, and achievement motivation to the professional attitude of teachers. This study used a quantitative approach with a sample of 177 teachers selected using a proportional sampling technique from a population of 322 teachers in public elementary schools in Alalak Barito Kuala District. The data was collected using a questionnaire that has been tested for validity and reliability. Before the data were analyzed using regression analysis, the data had passed the prerequisite test, which consisted of normality, multicollinearity, and heteroscedasticity tests. Then proceed with path analysis. The results of this study indicate that there is a contribution of transformational leadership to the professional attitude of teachers; transformational leadership towards teacher professional attitudes; achievement motivation towards the professional attitude of teachers; achievement motivation on job satisfaction; job satisfaction with the professional attitude of teachers; indirect contribution of transformational leadership through job satisfaction to the professional attitude of teachers; and achievement motivation through job satisfaction with teachers' professional attitudes.
Análise cientométrica da abordagem facetada pelos pesquisadores bolsistas em produtividade
Authors: Jesus Samantha Augusta dos Santos de , Moreira Walter
Published: July 2022

A análise de domínio na ciência da informação objetiva analisar uma área que compartilha conceitos em uma comunidade específica. A análise de domínio se divide em 11 abordagens, que se correlaciona por pelo menos duas na presente pesquisa: a) boa avaliação, produção e avaliação de classificações especializadas e tesauro; b) a produção e a interpretação de estudos bibliométricos. A problemática da pesquisa se baseia em conhecer: primeiro, os pesquisadores que possuem bolsa de produtividade do Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico que pesquisam a respeito da abordagem facetada; segundo, o olhar que esses pesquisadores têm a respeito da abordagem facetada; e terceiro, suas contribuições para a compreensão teórica aplicada da abordagem facetada. O objetivo da pesquisa é verificar, dessa maneira, quem são esses pesquisadores e suas relações de produção. Para isso, primeiramente, realizou-se um levantamento pela plataforma Lattes para identificar todos os bolsistas de produtividade; segundo, verificou-se quem desses pesquisadores trabalham com a abordagem facetada; terceiro, verificaram-se suas publicações na mesma abordagem; e quarto, identificaram-se as relações por meio da cientometria e da estatística. Como resultado, identificaram-se os autores mais produtivos que trabalham na temática das facetas e verificou-se que suas produções são significativas, porém, essa produção pode não ser representativa, pois, os pesquisadores produtivos que atuam nessa temática possuem grandes diferenças de produção na própria temática. Pois, por exemplo, enquanto um pesquisador possui 29 publicações, outros possuem uma ou duas, o que se tornou necessário analisar todas as variáveis e implicações imanentes dos dados coletados. Concluiu-se que ainda a área das facetas requer muita exploração, principalmente, com a ampliação do corpo de análise.
Turismo em interfaces com a Ciência da Informação: um enfoque situacional a partir da BRAPCI
Authors: Miguel Marcelo Calderari , Costa Rosa da Penha Ferreira da , Nascimento Lucileide Andrade de Lima do , Silveira Rogerio Zanon da
Published: July 2022

Averigua como o tema turismo/turístico/turista adentra a Base Referencial de Artigos de Periódicos em Ciência da Informação (Brapci). O turismo se liga aos fenômenos informacionais da aprendizagem ubíqua e amplia-se no rol de dilemas da pandemia da Covid-19. Utiliza-se a pesquisa bibliográfica e indicadores bibliometricos da dinâmica e evolução tecnocientífica do tema em torno de três eixos: i) levantar o quantitativo de periódicos; ii) identificar os periódicos mais representativos; iii) descrever o perfil dos autores mais produtivos. A pauta na conclusão enfoca 81 itens documentais e assinala as revistas ‘Encontros Bibli – UFSC’ (11% das publicaçoes) e ‘Em Questão’ (8% dos itens documentais) como primordiais eixos estruturantes desse debate.
Gestão do Conhecimento: uma análise sobre seus modelos de maturidade
Authors: Corrêa Fábio , Faria Vinícius Figueiredo de , Carvalho Dárlinton Barbosa Feres , Ferreira Eric de Paula
Published: July 2022

A Gestão do Conhecimento é um campo vasto em pesquisas, pois considera o intangível como elemento central de sua abordagem. Neste sentido, sua implementação é desafiadora, o que determina a necessidade de aferir seu nível de maturidade em determinado lócus de aplicação. Assim, esta pesquisa se orienta ao intento de analisar a presença de aspectos imperativos para aplicação de modelos de maturidade em Gestão do Conhecimento, sendo: dimensões; instrumento; níveis; e método de análise. Pela natureza exploratória-descritiva, fazendo uso da Análise de Conteúdo, esta pesquisa examinou 15 modelos datados de 2001 a 2017. Por resultado, identificou-se que os modelos analisados não expressam todos os aspectos supracitados, o que torna sua aplicação dificultosa, haja vista que permite a subjetividade do indivíduo, advinda da insuficiência de informações dos modelos. A análise de outras estruturas, bem como o desenvolvimento de uma atinente aos aspectos supracitados, são sugestões de pesquisas futuras.
Informação, negacionismo e sustentabilidade: uma análise das publicações do Instituto Questão de Ciência (IQC) e de artigos no campo da Ciência da Informação no Brasil
Authors: Matos José Claudio Morelli , Jacintho Eliana Maria Santos Bahia
Published: July 2022

O artigo tem o objetivo de discutir o sentido do termo “negacionismo”, tal como ocorre nas publicações do Instituto Questão de Ciência (IQC) e em produções da ciência da informação (CI). Seguindo a metodologia qualitativa da Teoria Fundamentada (grounded theory) faz a análise de publicações da Revista Questão de Ciência e de artigos do campo da CI, em que o termo “negacionismo” é objeto de consideração. Examina os efeitos nocivos do negacionismo em políticas públicas baseadas na ciência, como a Agenda 2030 da ONU. Os resultados situam o negacionismo em um conjunto de estratégias para desacreditar a ciência, como parte de um fenômeno de desinformação e pós-verdade. A conclusão indica necessidade dos cientistas e profissionais da informação se envolverem no combate ao negacionismo e outras formas de desinformação.
A representação temática da informação e a acessibilidade digital em tempos excepcionais
Authors: Lage Sandra Regina Moitinho , Kawakami Tatiana Tissa , Paiva Andréia Del Conte de , Lunardelli Rosane Suely Alvares
Published: July 2022

O acesso à informação é um dos requisitos para à construção de uma sociedade mais equitativa. Os ambientes informacionais governamentais, disponíveis na web, além de tratar aspectos de informação, devem atender aos aspectos navegacionais, funcionais e visuais para que possam satisfazer a necessidade de acesso de todos os usuários. O objetivo do artigo foi investigar, no contexto da COVID-19, como se institui a representação da informação e a acessibilidade digital em sites das prefeituras municipais das capitais dos estados do Brasil e do Distrito Federal. Trata-se de um estudo bibliográfico, descritivo e de enfoque qualitativo. Assim sendo, identificou-se a prevalência de adoção do termo “COVID-19”. Por intermédio do Avaliador e Simulador de Acessibilidade em Sítios (ASES), foi possível evidenciar que há maior incidência de pontuações maiores que setenta porcento e menores que oitenta e cinco por cento, ou seja, nos parâmetros do ASES, corresponde ao segundo pior percentual de avaliação. Não houve pontuações superiores a noventa e cinco por cento. As lacunas de acessibilidade identificadas pelo validador, estão relacionadas à seção “Conteúdo/Informação”. Reforça-se a necessidade de constante busca pela resolução de problemas relativo à acessibilidade. Ratifica-se o papel dos pesquisadores da área da Ciência da informação e do eixo representação da informação, principalmente em tempos de excepcionalidades, que imprimem senso de urgência ao acesso e a recuperação da informação.
Direitos Humanos, Informação jurídica e Arquitetura da Informação no Website da Associação Nacional de Travestis e Transexuais
Authors: Mello Mariana Rodrigues Gomes de , Brito Jean Fernandes , Martínez-Ávila Daniel
Published: July 2022

O artigo estuda a informação jurídica no contexto da Arquitetura da Informação no website da Associação Nacional de Travestis e Transexuais (ANTRA). O problema de pesquisa incide no acesso das informações jurídicas no website da ANTRA e se as mesmas convergem com às jurisprudências do Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ) Posto isto, esta pesquisa tem como objetivo averiguar como o website da ANTRA apresenta as informações jurídicas relevantes às transexuais e travestis, a fim de orientá-las na consecução dos seus direitos fundamentais, inter-relacionando-as com as jurisprudências presentes website do STJ que tratam do tema. Metodologicamente, trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratória e bibliográfica, trabalhando com uma revisão da literatura sobre as temáticas apresentadas no referencial teórico. Ela se justifica pela relevância do tema, por ser pouco explorado, e principalmente pelo papel social que apresenta ao levantar a questão de grupos tão vulneráveis ao preconceito e à violência na nossa sociedade. Os resultados apresentam que o website possui informações jurídicas relevantes, porém, algumas medidas podem ser tomadas pra deixar o website mais funcional, como disponibilizar informações sobre a defensoria pública, mapear profissionais do direito que sejam associados da ANTRA a fim de auxiliarem em questões judiciais e incluir um sistema de busca para que as pessoas consigam encontrar as informações de forma mais intuitiva no website. Concluímos, assim, que os objetivos do trabalho foram atendidos e que há convergência entre as temáticas das jurisprudências apresentadas pelo STJ com as informações jurídicas presentes no website da ANTRA.
Competência em informação e inovação social: a interdisciplinaridade em foco
Authors: Santos Alessandra de Souza , Maia Luiz Cláudio Gomes , Pinheiro Marta Macedo Kerr
Published: July 2022

O presente artigo propõe-se a analisar os conceitos de inovação social e de competência em informação, tendo em vista o caráter interdisciplinar de ambos, para ressaltar semelhanças existentes nas duas temáticas. A inovação social visa à transformação social por meio de mudanças nas práticas sociais, o que implica interdisciplinaridade por abordar as formas com que a sociedade se transforma nas mais distintas áreas. Já a competência em informação é uma meta-competência capaz de auxiliar o indivíduo a lidar com necessidades informacionais específicas de cada contexto em uma sociedade informacionalmente assimétrica. A competência em informação é considerada cerne da aprendizagem ao longo da vida e essencial para o pleno desenvolvimento humano em todas as suas dimensões, devendo ser desenvolvida de forma transversal em todas as disciplinas e contextos. Conclui-se pela interdisciplinaridade tanto no campo da inovação social quanto na competência em informação, de forma a se sugerir estudos futuros que foquem na correlação entre as duas disciplinas à luz da interdisciplinaridade, já que ambas se propõem a resolver problemas sociais contemporâneos.
Técnicas de Search Engine Optimization ( SEO ) aplicado para o Comércio Eletrônico
Authors: Camossi Gustavo , Teixeira Heytor Diniz , Rodas Cecilio Merlotti , Vesu Alves Rachel Cristina
Published: July 2022

Mecanismos de busca como Google tornaram-se as principais ferramentas usadas para localizar informações na internet. As aplicações de técnicas de Search Engine Optimization (SEO) desempenham um papel importante para a indexação das páginas pelos mecanismos de busca. Ao promover a indexação, as páginas se tornam passíveis de rastreamento e as informações poderão ser entregues para todos que as buscam na internet. A motivação deste artigo é estudar, no âmbito da Ciência da Informação, como o conceito de SEO vem sendo aplicado na otimização de mecanismos de busca e identificar como os e-commerces devem reagir a essas mudanças, adaptando e implementando novas estratégias para suas táticas de Search Engine Optimization. Esse estudo é de natureza qualitativa, de cunho exploratório e aplicado que utiliza a Netnografia como método para a investigação e descrição do objeto de estudo. Foram apontados que o uso das técnicas de SEO fomentam o processo de encontrabilidade e recuperação da informação na Web, possibilitando a propagação de informações, facilitando o processo de compra dentro de um e-commerce. Conclui-se que a correta aplicação das técnicas de otimização descritas e o uso de ferramentas especializadas resultaram na obtenção dos resultados significativamente positivos.
Competência em informação em bibliotecas universitárias por meio da educação a distância
Authors: Albuquerque Márcio Thiago dos Santos , Paixão Pablo Boaventura Sales
Published: July 2022

Desenvolver estratégias que auxiliem na verificação e validação de informações pesquisadas tornou-se necessário diante da grande quantidade de informação disponibilizada principalmente por meio da internet. Diante desse cenário, o presente estudo tem como objetivo desenvolver uma formação para a promoção de competências informacionais dos usuários de bibliotecas universitárias, por meio da modalidade Educação a Distância (EaD). No que se refere à metodologia, apresenta abordagem quali/quantitativa, de natureza aplicada e correspondente à modalidade de pesquisa de campo, estudo de caso. Fez-se o uso de ferramentas como questionários, entrevistas e grupo focal para o recolhimento de dados. As análises evidenciam que o curso aplicado foi visto como muito útil, pois indica estratégias que melhoram a pesquisa, otimizando o tempo e fortalecendo a qualidade da mesma. O curso apresentou significativa melhora aos no que diz respeito às dificuldades relacionadas à busca e uso de informações, disponibilizadas principalmente pela internet e que a construção de competências vai se concretizando por meio da prática.
Da Ausência à Evidência: notas teórico-críticas sobre o Princípio da Ausência, Epistemicídio e Reparação Epistêmica em bibliotecas e Biblioteconomia
Authors: Silva Franciele Carneiro Garcês da , Silva Rubens Alves da
Published: July 2022

O presente artigo discute a influência do princípio da ausência e do epistemicídio do conhecimento negro na construção de acervos em bibliotecas e unidades de informação e a formação de pessoas bibliotecárias. O referencial teórico está embasado na literatura científica do campo biblioteconômico-informacional, aliado à filosofia, artes, educação e ciências sociais para refletir sobre o princípio da ausência, de Grada Kilomba, o epistemicídio, de Sueli Carneiro e Boaventura Sousa Santos, e o apartheid epistêmico, de Reiland Rabaka como elementos propagadores da racialidade branca em bibliotecas, formação e espaços de informação. Ao final, em prol da reparação epistêmica em bibliotecas e formação bibliotecária, são apresentadas três estratégias de combate às injustiças epistêmicas (FRICKER, 2007, 2013) e ausência do conhecimento negro.
As folksonomias e a teoria dos protótipos: avaliação das plot Keywords de filmes slasher no IMDb
Authors: Batista Rafael Rodrigo do Carmo , Oliveira Caliel Cardoso de , Monteiro-Krebs Luciana , Barros Thiago Henrique Bragato , Laipelt Rita do Carmo Ferreira
Published: July 2022

Trata-se de um estudo metodológico, visando avaliar como sistemas de folksonomias podem contribuir para a indexação de obras cinematográficas, tendo como base teórica a Teoria dos Protótipos, oriunda da Linguística Cognitiva. Para tal, foi elaborado um corpus de análise composto por 25 filmes indexados na plataforma Internet Movie Database (IMDB) sob o termo slasher, que se refere a um subgênero do cinema de terror. Através do sistema de plot keywords do IMDB, foram extraídos 631 termos únicos deste corpus, atribuídos livremente pelos usuários da plataforma. A seguir, analisou-se quais termos além de slasher eram compartilhados por mais de um título presente no corpus, buscando obter aquelas keywords de maior valor semântico para a delimitação da categoria slasher. Foram identificadas 43 plot keywords compartilhadas, que são apresentadas graficamente de acordo com seu nível de frequência. Também buscou-se constatar quais os filmes mais centrais da categoria, aqueles que compartilhavam mais plot keywords com seus pares. Constatou-se que o filme mais prototípico dentro do recorte analisado compartilha 19 termos com os outros membros do corpus. Os termos que os três filmes mais centrais da categoria compartilham com seus pares foram apresentados graficamente. Conclui-se afirmando que a apreensão e descrição de atributos característicos do subgênero cinematográfico slasher por parte do público leigo condiz com o que é observado como significante pela literatura especializada no tema; disto, observa-se que os postulados trazidos pela Teoria dos Protótipos se mostram úteis para se analisar quais atributos são semanticamente significativos na delimitação de uma categoria auxiliando no processo de indexação.
Pesquisa em políticas públicas do livro e leitura na Ciência da informação no Brasil: uma revisão sistemática da literatura (2000-2020)
Authors: Camillo Everton da Silva , Castro Filho Claudio Marcondes de
Published: July 2022

O estudo parte do pressuposto de que dentre os temas de pesquisa em Ciência da Informação, o de políticas públicas do livro e leitura necessita ser explorado. Tem como objetivo analisar a produção científica sobre políticas públicas do livro e leitura na Ciência da Informação no Brasil nos últimos 20 anos. Recorre à técnica de análise categorial do método de pesquisa Análise de Conteúdo como parte da metodologia. Constatou-se que 19 trabalhos foram recuperados. Eles se enquadraram em cinco categorias distintas, a saber: a) aspectos simbólicos e valorativos em políticas públicas do livro e leitura; b) desenvolvimento sustentável no âmbito das políticas públicas do livro e leitura; c) estudos métricos sobre políticas públicas do livro e leitura; d) iniciativas educacionais e culturais em políticas públicas do livro e leitura; e) processos de avaliação, investigação e estabelecimento de políticas públicas do livro e leitura. Averiguou-se que ao longo de 20 anos as lacunas temporais sem publicação no tema de políticas públicas do livro e leitura somam, ao todo, 14 anos. Por outro lado, o decurso com publicações no tema corresponde a apenas seis anos. Portanto, há uma desproporção temática nos estudos. Essa evidência pode sugerir que pesquisadores na área têm a oportunidade de explorar inúmeras lacunas no tema ao investigarem novos fenômenos no campo, condizentes ou não aos categorizados nesta pesquisa. Conclui que outros temas podem ser considerados na hora de se estudar fenômenos novos no tema de políticas públicas do livro e leitura na Ciência da Informação no Brasil. Sendo assim, os pesquisadores da área podem se engajar em projetos de pesquisa que lhes oportunizem explorar lacunas que rendam estudos frutíferos no tema.
Philosopher-Strangers: Xenia and Panhellenism in Plato’s Laws
Authors: Flores Samuel Ortencio
Published: July 2022

Since antiquity, there has been little consensus on how to interpret the identity of the anonymous Athenian Stranger of Plato’s Laws. This paper uses the Stranger’s identification as xenos as a starting point in examining the role of xenia in Plato’s Laws. In this dialogue, Plato uses xenia throughout the dialogue to portray philosophic relationships between characters from different poleis and to establish the importance of intercultural and Panhellenic exchange for philosophic friendship and the establishment of an ideal polis. The Laws shows that ideal polis must maintain peaceful and philosophical relations with other cities, and xenia makes this possible.
Xenophon, the Old Oligarch, and Alcibiades
Authors: Altman William H.F.
Published: July 2022

Modifying the conjecture of Wolfgang Helbig (1861) by means of the distinction between Xenophon and his various narrators introduced by Benjamin McCloskey (2017), this paper uses the insights of Hartvig Frisch (1942) to show how drawing a distinction between the first-person speaker in pseudo-Xenophon’s Constitution of the Athenians and its author indicates that the former is Alcibiades and the latter is Xenophon himself.
Geordnete Gemeinschaft. Politische Autarkie bei Aristoteles
Authors: Varga Simon
Published: July 2022

In Aristotelian understanding, political autarky does not imply individual isolation, but the order of all human relationships within the (political) community. The final aim is not ‘not-needing-anybody-else-anymore’, the independent identity, but the collective-cooperative shaping and ordering of life in the immediate forms of community. This includes in a special way (i) basic social-anthropological elements, (ii) economic activities, (iii) civic organization, (iv) social-ethical reflection and (v) friendship. These core elements of Aristotle’s specific political autarky make it clear that man is not only a zōon politikon but also a zōon koinonikon and that he can only realize this ‘political autarky’ in community.
The Best Life in Aristotle’s Politics
Authors: Ishino Keita
Published: July 2022

It is often emphasized that the Athenians viewed philosophy as essentially apolitical or anti-political. Placed in this context, Aristotle’s Politics 7.1–7.3 deserves special attention because here Aristotle presents his argument on the best life for ‘each human being (ἑκάστῳ τε τῶν ἀνθρώπων) and commonly for cities and human beings (κοινῇ ταῖς πόλεσι καὶ τοῖς ἀνθρώποις)’, which culminates in his conclusion that ‘the same life (τὸν αὐτὸν βίον)’ is the best for them (Pol. 7.3.1325b30–32). This paper attempts to show that ‘the same life’ does not mean a life consisting of activity of the same content but rather of the same type or kind, and that Aristotle semantically differentiates between ἑκάστῳ τε τῶν ἀνθρώπων and τοῖς ἀνθρώποις and assigns a sphere of philosophy to the former and a sphere of politics to the latter, which helps him mitigate the tension between the philosophical life and the political life.
Conspicuous by Their Presence: Brutus, Cassius, and Cato the Younger in the Writings of Tacitus
Authors: Strunk Thomas E.
Published: July 2022

Tacitus is an unlikely source for our study of Brutus, Cassius, and Cato, as they stand outside the chronological framework of Tacitus’ writings; nonetheless, they do appear a number of times throughout his works, and Tacitus portrays them with nuance and significance. As Brutus, Cassius, and Cato are rarely the precise focus for Tacitus, they are often referred to obliquely or in dialogue or speeches typically regarding treason and liberty. This paper will explore Tacitus’ depiction of Brutus, Cassius, and Cato in his major and minor works, including the oblique references to Cato, Brutus as an orator and writer, Brutus and Cassius as commanders in civil war, and lastly their memory as it pertains to liberty and treason. Tacitus’ contribution to our understanding of Brutus, Cassius, and Cato comes from both his own use of them as markers of political memory and liberty and his examination of how others used Brutus, Cassius, and Cato to make arguments for political liberty or for the basis of accusations of treason.
Patient Compliance With Surveillance of Thyroid Nodules Classified as Atypia of Undetermined Significance
Authors: Walters Benjamin K. , Garrett Samuel L. , Aden James K. , Newberry Travis R. , Mckinlay Alex J.
Published: July 2022

Objective:

To determine whether thyroid nodule surveillance compliance is influenced by patient demographics or plan type.

Study Design:

Retrospective case series from 2010 to 2018.

Setting:

United States Military Health System.

Methods:

There were 481 patients with a thyroid nodule fine-needle aspiration classified as atypia of undetermined significance for whom treatment and follow-up information were available. Demographic information and surveillance plan type were extracted from the medical record and statistical analysis was performed to determine whether these characteristics influenced compliance rates.

Results:

A total of 289 nodules were surveilled and 192 diagnostic lobectomies were performed. An initial surveillance plan was documented in 93% (268/289) and 86% (231/268) complied. The most common plans were repeat biopsy in 78% (210/268) or ultrasound in 20% (53/268). A second plan was documented in 88% (204/231) of those who complied with the first. The most common second plans were ultrasound in 87% (178/204) or repeat biopsy in 8% (17/204). Compliance with the second plan was 64% (130/204), significantly lower than with the first (OR 3.6, 95% CI: [2.3, 5.6], P < .0001). Only 45% (130/289) were surveilled twice. Age and gender did not significantly affect compliance rates. Compliance with primary care ultrasound surveillance was 40% (21/52), significantly lower than with a specialist (77% [137/179]; OR 4.8, 95% CI: [2.5, 9.3, P < .0001).

Conclusion:

Compliance with surveillance of thyroid nodules classified as atypia of undetermined significance was poor in this military cohort. Ultrasound surveillance by a specialist may be more reliable than with primary care.
Depression and antidepressant treatment in the development of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: Results from a prospective cohort study
Authors: Galbally Megan , Watson Stuart J , Spigset Olav
Published: July 2022

Background:

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are associated with longer term cardiovascular risk. Understanding if depression or antidepressant use in pregnancy is associated with HDP is important in identifying those potentially vulnerable to poorer health in later life. This study examines if depression and antidepressants are associated with HDP.

Methods:

In all, 815 pregnant women were recruited within an Australian pregnancy cohort study at less than 20 weeks of pregnancy, all undertook the Structured Clinical Interview for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, and were assigned to four groups for this paper: those with unmedicated depression meeting criteria for current depression ( n = 97), those taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in early pregnancy ( n = 101), those taking serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors in early pregnancy ( n = 31), and those without depression or taking antidepressant medication (control; n = 586). Women were then assessed again following birth. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy were diagnosed according to the Society of Obstetric Medicine in Australia and New Zealand Guidelines.

Results:

Use of serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) (adjusted risk ratio = 9.10, 95% confidence interval = [3.82, 21.67]) and unmedicated depression (adjusted risk ratio = 3.11, 95% confidence interval = [1.32, 7.35]) were independently associated with significantly higher risk for developing hypertensive disorders of pregnancy compared to controls. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) use did not confer any increased risk. Higher doses of SNRIs, but not selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, were associated with significantly higher risk for developing HDP (adjusted risk ratio = 4.83, 95% confidence interval = [1.50, 15.58]).

Conclusions:

Our findings suggest that those with depression in pregnancy and/or on an serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor should have closer surveillance for the development of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. These findings support treatment of depression in pregnancy, however, also the consideration of class of antidepressant.
Prevalence and determinants of mental health related to climate change in Australia
Authors: Patrick Rebecca , Snell Tristan , Gunasiri Hasini , Garad Rhonda , Meadows Graham , Enticott Joanne
Published: July 2022

Aims:

The climate emergency will likely prove this century’s greatest threat to public health within which mental health effects need consideration. While studies consistently show the majority of Australians are very concerned about the impacts of climate change, there is limited evidence from nation-wide research linking climate change with mental health burden in sub-populations. This study aimed to understand the impact of climate change on mental health in the Australian population and identify populations who are most at risk of climate-related mental health burden.

Methods:

A nation-wide Australian survey conducted between August and November 2020 of adults was approximately representative across sex, age, location, state and area disadvantage. Two-stage recruitment involved unrestricted self-selected community sample through mainstream and social media ( N = 4428) and purposeful sampling using an online panel ( N = 1055).

Results:

Most Australians report having a direct experience of a climate change–related event. Young people are experiencing significant rates of eco-anxiety. One in four people with direct experience of a climate change–related event met post-traumatic stress disorder screening criteria. People who have not had a direct experience are showing symptoms of pre-trauma, particularly in younger age groups and women. There were 9.37% (503/5370) of respondents with responses indicating significant eco-anxiety, 15.68% (370/2359) with pre-traumatic stress and 25.60% (727/2840) with post-traumatic stress disorder. Multivariable regressions confirmed that younger people are more affected by eco-anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (pre- or post-trauma); women are more affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (pre- or post-trauma) and those from more disadvantaged regions are more affected by eco-anxiety.

Conclusion:

Australia is facing a potential mental health crisis. Individuals with and without direct experience of climate change are reporting significant mental health impacts, with younger age groups being disproportionately affected. There are key roles for clinicians and other health professionals in responding to and preventing climate-related mental health burden.
Racialized Employment Outcomes During Reentry: A Test of Competing Explanations
Authors: Liu Lin
Published: July 2022

Although much literature has examined the racial gap in employment, relatively fewer efforts have been devoted to examining racialized employment outcomes in the context of reentry. The factors associated with the racial gap in post-release employment are largely unknown. Even less is known whether a disadvantage factor exerts disparate effects on minority and White returning citizens. Using longitudinal data documenting returning citizens’ social capital, health, neighborhood conditions, parole supervision, and employment outcomes over 15 months after release, this study extends prior studies by testing three competing explanations of the racial gap in post-release employment. Findings suggest that structural disadvantages and criminal history cannot fully explain the lower employment rates of Black returning citizens. Furthermore, this study did not find a significant race-specific effect of social capital on employment outcomes.

Implications for reentry programing and interventions are discussed.
A Small Sample Correction for Factor Score Regression
Authors: Bogaert Jasper , Loh Wen Wei , Rosseel Yves
Published: July 2022

Factor score regression (FSR) is widely used as a convenient alternative to traditional structural equation modeling (SEM) for assessing structural relations between latent variables. But when latent variables are simply replaced by factor scores, biases in the structural parameter estimates often have to be corrected, due to the measurement error in the factor scores. The method of Croon (MOC) is a well-known bias correction technique. However, its standard implementation can render poor quality estimates in small samples (e.g. less than 100). This article aims to develop a small sample correction (SSC) that integrates two different modifications to the standard MOC. We conducted a simulation study to compare the empirical performance of (a) standard SEM, (b) the standard MOC, (c) naive FSR, and (d) the MOC with the proposed SSC. In addition, we assessed the robustness of the performance of the SSC in various models with a different number of predictors and indicators. The results showed that the MOC with the proposed SSC yielded smaller mean squared errors than SEM and the standard MOC in small samples and performed similarly to naive FSR. However, naive FSR yielded more biased estimates than the proposed MOC with SSC, by failing to account for measurement error in the factor scores.
Coronavirus Disease 2019-Related Extensive Thrombosis in a Patient Receiving Therapeutic Anticoagulation With Dabigatran
Authors: Ross Robert C. , Hendrickson Andrew L. , Boraas Miranda P. , Rosen Abbie N. , Franck Andrew J.
Published: July 2022

Introduction and Objective: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with respiratory failure and a hypercoagulable state. Studies have shown the use of oral anticoagulants, specifically dabigatran, can significantly decrease mortality from COVID-19. Dabigatran is an oral direct thrombin inhibitor commonly used for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation and for the treatment or prevention of venous thromboembolism. The association of COVID-19-related extensive thrombosis while receiving full therapeutic anticoagulation with dabigatran has not been well-established in current literature. Case Report: We present a 73-year-old male patient with a history of persistent atrial fibrillation anticoagulated with dabigatran presenting with an active COVID-19 infection admitted to the intensive care unit. On hospital day 7, he developed extensive arterial and venous thromboembolisms. To our knowledge, this is the first published case of COVID-19-related extensive thrombosis while receiving full therapeutic anticoagulation with dabigatran. Discussion: Guidelines recommend prophylactic or therapeutic-dose anticoagulation with unfractionated heparin or low-molecular weight heparin for all patients if no contraindications exist; however, recommendations for the use of therapeutic oral anticoagulants have not been well established. Further studies are warranted to establish appropriate use of oral anticoagulants in the setting of COVID-19. Conclusion: Evidence from this report suggests clinicians should closely monitor patients at risk for hypercoagulability regardless of the anticoagulation therapy the patient may be receiving. Additionally, evidence from this case suggests a possible inferiority in the anticoagulation ability of dabigatran in patients with active COVID-19.
Do fears of normative commitments influence nominations to senior NATO military positions? The case of Trudeau with Vance
Authors: Bordeleau Jean-Nicolas , Fejes Michael
Published: July 2022

This article uses the Trudeau Government’s decision not to nominate General Jonathan Vance to the position of Chair of the Military Committee (CMC) as a basis to examine the extent to which states should fear alliance contributions. The authors examine if the decision could have been based on fears of expected yet “tacit” pressures to accept greater responsibilities and costs within the overall alliance framework. By analyzing “traditional” NATO alliance contribution data from 2002–2020 through six previous CMCs, this research examines whether incumbency in the CMC position is linked to an increase in material contributions to the alliance. The results of the analyses show that there is no direct relation between an alliance member holding the CMC position and increased alliance contributions. Nonetheless, this study contributes to the field of collective defence through an acknowledgement that states may not fear unstated alliance commitments and obligations as much as theoretically understood.
Revisiting Elite Perceptions as Mediator of Elite Responsiveness to Public Opinion
Authors: Walgrave Stefaan , Soroka Stuart , Loewen Peter , Sheafer Tamir , Soontjens Karolin
Published: July 2022

Elites forming a perception of what the public wants is an important way in which democratic representation comes about, the assumption holds. Yet very few are the studies that examine the effect of elite perceptions on politician action. This study sets out to revisit the matter, measuring actual public priorities, elite perceptions of public priorities and a wide range of representative actions with regard to a few hundred concrete issues. We find that elite perceptions matter for their representative behavior; elites are much more likely to take action on issues they believe citizens care about. The effect exists across the board; perceptions matter in three different political systems, for different types of political action, and for electorally safe and unsafe, trustee and delegate politicians alike. These results speak to the micro-level factors connecting public and policy agendas, and the conditions under which representatives are attentive to public issue priorities.
A mesoscale approach to simulate residual deformations in complex laser welding processes
Authors: Favaretti Piero , Parussini Lucia
Published: July 2022

Laser welding can be characterized by very small radii of beam, in the order of tenths of a millimeter, and very short high power inputs (more kW in few ms), and thus, it can be certainly classified as a microscale process with a high level of physical complexity. This is clearly incompatible, due to the high computational costs, with the analysis of macroscale processes related to large geometries and non-uniform welding patterns. In order to overcome this issue, a simplified finite element method (FEM)–based thermo-elastoplastic model is presented to simulate heat transfer and residual deformations due to thermal expansion and material plasticity. The idea is to substitute the microscale analysis with a mesoscale approach that renounces to describe in detail all the physical phenomena occurring in the heated zone and focuses attention on the correct prediction of the keyhole depth and weld pool size, that are the most important parameters to describe the mechanical characteristics of the welded joint. The concept of passive element, based on the numerical adjustment of the material properties in order to take into account the orthotropic behavior during the keyhole formation, is introduced. In particular, the new approach has been tested on the pulsed laser welding process of two overlapping DC04 steel plates with thickness of 0.5 mm (so-called sandwich) and validated through experimental tests involving different input parameters, such as power, pulse duration and frequency, speed, and geometrical pattern.
Trauma-Informed Schools: Implications for Special Education and School Counseling
Authors: Maddox Robert Paul , Rujimora James , Nichols Lindsey M. , Williams Mia Kim , Hunt Tiffany , Carter Richard Allen
Published: July 2022

In this manuscript a review of the prevalence of trauma among students in the United States and its impact on child development and the educational environment is conducted. Case vignettes are used to highlight the impact of trauma present in schools and a framework for implementing trauma-informed care (TIC) in special education is explored. The Missouri Model for Trauma Informed Schools, an existing trauma-informed schools model, is used as a guide throughout the manuscript to highlight principles of TIC and explore the collaborative partnerships needed for TIC, particularly those between special education teachers and school counselors. Finally, indicators for TIC and resources for school personnel are provided.
Discretionary Prosecutorial Decision-Making: Gender, Sexual Orientation, and Bias in Intimate Partner Violence
Authors: Cox Jennifer , Daquin Jane C. , Neal Tess M. S.
Published: July 2022

Prosecutors exercise substantial discretion within the criminal justice process, potentially allowing for discrepant treatment of criminal cases. The purpose of this research was to examine the association between prosecutorial implicit biases and victim gender and sexual orientation in an intimate partner violence (IPV) case. Participants, 201 prosecutors from across the United States, completed two Implicit Association Tests to measure implicit gender attitudes and implicit attitudes regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer individuals. Participants were randomly assigned to one of four conditions (opposite-sex couple/female victim, opposite-sex couple/male victim, same-sex couple/female victim, same-sex couple/male victim) and read a case file of an alleged IPV arrest. Consistent with our hypotheses, prosecutors were 65% more likely to prosecute under the severest criminal penalty when the victim was female or included an opposite-sex couple. However, we found no evidence that implicit biases related to prosecutorial decisions.
Predictive Validity of the Static-99R in Romania
Authors: Toma Roxana Andreea , Kube Silvia , Hurezan Liliana , Banse Rainer
Published: July 2022

Empirical actuarial measures are significantly more accurate than unstructured clinical judgments in predicting recidivism risk of incarcerated populations across different cultures. In a retrospective study, we examined the predictive validity of the Static-99R, the actuarial measure most used around the world for assessing the recidivism risk of persons who committed a sexual offense (PCS), in a sample of 518 male PCS in Romania. The results showed a good predictive validity for any kind of recidivism (area under the curve [AUC] = .70) and a slightly lower predictive accuracy for violent (AUC = .69) and sexual recidivism (AUC = .67). Effect sizes and the predictive validity of the single items of the Static-99R have also been examined. In addition, the predicted rates of reconviction have been compared with the observed rates. The Romanian version of the Static-99R has been shown as a valid, useful tool to predict sexual, violent, and general recidivism for Romanian PCS.
Association of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease and Refractory Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Authors: Shen Xueliang , Zhang Zhijuan , Wu Yating , Li Yongchun , Li Huijuan , He Jiao , Shi Qiangyou , Feng Ningyu , Wen Wulin , Ma Ruixia
Published: July 2022

Objective

The current study was conducted to explore the association between laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD) and refractory chronic rhinosinusitis (RCRS), and to reveal the potential role of LPRD in the development of RCRS.

Methods

A total of 104 patients diagnosed as chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and hospitalized, as well as 50 healthy participants were enrolled into this study. Among patients enrolled, 53 were RCRS and 51 were CRS. All participants were assessed with reflux symptom index (RSI) and reflux finding score (RFS). Patients with RSI >13 and/or RFS >7 were diagnosed as LPRD. In addition, pepsin in the nasal secretions from the middle meatus tract complex at fasting in the morning was analyzed using ELISA. Patients with pepsin concentration of >75 ng/ml was considered as positive, and confirmed as LPRD.

Results

There was no significant difference in age, sex, height, and weight among RCRS, CRS, and control groups. The positive rates of RSI and RFS scores were 39.6% in the RCRS and 52.9% in the CRS, respectively, which were significantly higher than that of the control group (14.0%, P < 0.05), respectively. Significantly higher positive rate of pepsin assay was also observed for RCRS(43.4%) and CRS(64.7%) when compared with the control group (18.0%, P < 0.05). The positive rate of pepsin assay was strongly associated with the positive rate of RSI or RFS ( P < 0.001).

Conclusion

The present findings have important implications that RSI and RFS score was highly associated with pepsin assay result in the patients with RCRS or CRS. We confirmed the importance of RSI and RFS scoring system as well as pepsin test, which may offer insight for clinical screening for LPRD among CRS patients.