bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kmetijska politika
Authors: Turk Jernej
Published: January 2021

Uveljavljen vsebinski pristop v tej knjigi ponuja jasno razumevanje teoretskih sklopov, ki tvorijo znanstveno disciplino kmetijske politike. Rdeča nit je predstavitev kompleksnosti teoretičnih znanj agrarne ekonomike, ki so prepletena s kritično noto konceptualne širine kmetijske politike, ki bralcu pomaga razumeti smiselnost njenega delovanja. Pri tem so podrobno analizirana izhodišča čisto političnih odločitev, ki posledično v končni fazi oblikujejo ključne prvine kmetijske politike. Posebnega pomena je v pričujoči monografiji deležna konceptualna razlaga ciljev, ukrepov in mehanizmov Skupne kmetijske politike (SKP) Evropske unije, katere edina stalnica je pravzaprav ta, da se nenehno spreminja. V sklepnem delu knjige je analiza razvojnih trendov, ki jih bo najverjetneje ubrala agrarna politika v prihodnje. Pri tem so izpostavljeni trije strateški ultimativni cilji, ki jim bo morala slediti sodobna kmetijska politika. To so ekonomsko vitalna proizvodnja zdrave in varne hrane, trajnostno upravljanje z naravnimi viri ter uravnotežen teritorialni razvoj.
Advanced Food Products Prepared Through Academic and Industry Collaboration
Authors: Skalkos Dimitris
Published: January 2021

New product development (NPD)is vital to the food industry because: 1) customer’s needs and wants are constantly changing, 2) trade customers want new products, 3) technical developments, 4) legislation, 5) competition, and 6) shortened product life-cycles. As NPD can be a time and resource consuming process companies and research centers are constantly investigating for structured processes which will enable cost – effective and timely product launches. A new, innovative open innovation (OI) model of collaboration process between university and industry focusing on food new product development (NPD) has been developed and implemented successfully over the last 8 years. In 2011, in view of the student’s eco-food competition “ecotrophelia” initiated in Greece by the Federation of Hellenic Food Industries (SEVT), we developed an and launched a campaign in order to recruit Greek food companies and develop together novel foods for the competition. The initiative was successful and productive thus is continued annually ever since. Overall, 18 innovative foods have been developed and produced at the pilot phase by 18 groups of students of the Department of Food Science and Nutrition (University of The Aegean), in collaboration with 10 Greek food companies.
The Win-Win-Win Papakonstantinidis Model: An Approach between Empathy and Conflict Strategy An Inquiry into the T. Schelling‘s ―The Strategy of Conflict‖ (1960)
Authors: Papakonstantinidis Prof. L. A
Published: January 2021

The paper, based on the T. Schelling‘s (1960) strategy of conflict deals with the equilibrium conditions and strategy between empathy and conflict: we investigate if the win-win-win papakonstantinidis model, as a conflict strategy could co-exists with the empathy as a pure behavioural condition focusing on improving the bargaining power Analytical, We investigate the interaction, empathy- global bargain, in a subjective and objective way 1. Objectively as a conflict strategy that is an inherent element of every entity and 2 subjectively, through empathy and sensitivity We investigate the win-win-win papakonstantinidis from the empathy prism Especially, We investigate if empathy is included in conflict strategies Empathy definitions encompass a broad range of emotional states, including caring for other people and having a desire to help them; experiencing emotions that match another person’s emotions; discerning what another person is thinking or feeling; and making less distinct the differences between the self and the other. It can also be understood as having the separateness of defining oneself and another blur Intuitive Bargaining and Bounded Reality in the Jackpot of Life The combined work of all 4 authors (Nash, Harsanyi, Selten, Gigerenzer) has definitely demonstrated the physical and psychological constraints in (cooperative/non-cooperative) bargaining and negotiation processes, with reference to economic gaming behavior, decision-making and legal interaction of players. As a result, we can safely assume that the ‗information gap‘ is the dominant key factor for humans to ‗make a living‘. The sensitization process of the Papakonstantinidis model of the 3 win can achieve the full ‗angel‘s point‘, concerning a bottom-up collective bargaining process by propelling meta-capitalist evolution forward,in terms of participatory capital formation. The intuitive 3 win approach calls for (capital- based) bargaining mutualism and has its analogy in the many living examples of biological mutualism.
Analysis of the Valuation Activity on Vegetables and Fruits Chains for their Improvement
Authors: Tudor Valentina Constanta
Published: January 2021

The cultivation of vegetables and fruit trees was the main activity of the Romanian farms, a country badly affected both by the process of nationalization / collectivization during the communist period and by the defective retrocession of the post-communist period. But since 2007, investments in agriculture, including those in the fruit and vegetables sector, have played an essential role, both by setting up new agricultural holdings and by upgrading the existing ones. During the programming period 2007-2013 and 2014-2020, farmers could access measures that can be plunged into the fruit and vegetable sector. Starting from the main advantages of the fruit and vegetables sector, such as the large assortment of fruit and vegetable species and varieties, the large number of farms, the pedo-climatic conditions favorable to the cultivation of a significant number of varieties, the growing of the areas cultivated with vegetables in protected areas Modernization of the processing units, improving the fruit and vegetable harvesting activity play a particularly important role in the revitalization of this sector. The market for vegetables and fruits is influenced by a number of factors such as: the demand and supply atomicity, product homogeneity, the seasonality of vegetable and fruit products, the high degree of perishability, the demand for vegetables and fruits has a continuous character, the production of vegetables and fruits has different destinations. Modern analysis of the global value chain focuses on actors’ relationships as a way to reduce uncertainty, improve access to key resources and increase chain efficiency. For the proper functioning of the vegetable and fruit chain, the producer groups and producer organizations are extremely important.
Lockend slawisches Grauen. Horst Langes Andeutungen im ‚Dritten Reich‘
Authors: Joachimsthaler Jürgen
Published: January 2021

Texte, die im ‚Dritten Reich‘ entstanden, können nicht ohne Blick auf ihre Entstehungsumstände gelesen werden: Bereits die Zeitgenossen lasen ja angesichts fehlender Meinungsfreiheit ‚zwischen den Zeilen‘ und interpretierten jedes Wort mit potenzieller politischer Bedeutung vor dem aktuellen zeithistorischen Hintergrund. Langjährige Entstehungsgeschichten von Texten gerade auch mit polnisch-slawischen Bezügen, wie sie im damaligen Erzählwerk Horst Langes häufig zu finden sind, sind jedoch kaum eindeutig referenzialisierbar angesichts mehrerer radikaler Umschwünge einer wechselhaften deutschen Politik, die die politische Bedeutung in einem Werk benutzter Worte von einem Tag auf den anderen in ihr Gegenteil verkehren konnte, ohne dass am Textbestand selbst sich ein einziges Wort ändern musste.
Informationen und Berichte
Authors: Nowara Nina , Kałasznik Marcelina , Wolting Monika , Mirasiewicz Ewa , Pelka Daniela , Jokiel Małgorzata
Published: January 2021

„Theater – Drama – Gesellschaft. Die heutige Perzeption des Werkes von Bertolt Brecht“. Internationale Tagung. Katowice, 19.-21.4.2012
„Sprache in Wissenschaft und Unterricht“. 23. Internationale Linguistenkonferenz in Karpacz, 14.-16.5.2012
„Erinnerung ‒ Fremdheit ‒ Engagement. Entwicklungstendenzen in der deutschen und polnischen Literatur nach 1989/1990“. Wrocław, 7.-9.11.2012
„Gerhart Hauptmanns Werk zum 150. Geburtstag. Dzieło Gerharta Hauptmanna w 150 rocznicę urodzin“. Katowice, 29.11.2012
„6. Germanistische Werkstatt“ am Institut für Germanische Philologie der Universität Oppeln. Opole, 14.-15.5.2013
Implications of the Opioid Crisis for the American Disability Community
Authors: Leslie Mykal J. , Sheppard-Jones Kathleen , Bishop Malachy L.
Published: January 2021

Purpose

The profession of rehabilitation counseling has long been responsive to emerging disabilities. To date, however, the profession's attention and response to the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States has been incommensurate with the scope and detriment of opioids and opioid use disorder (OUD) on Americans with disabilities. The opioid crisis, including the overuse, abuse, and overdose rates associated with prescription and illegal opioids, affects people of all ages and backgrounds. However, people with disabilities are at increased risk for developing OUDs, and they experience greater barriers to OUD treatment than people without disabilities.

Method

This article describes the origins and development of this crisis, the relationship between disability and increased risk for OUD, and the barriers to treatment that exist. We then evaluate the role of rehabilitation counseling, including the need for further action in advocacy, research, education, and policy.

Results and Conclusions

Throughout this article, we encourage a more urgent and concerted response than seems to be the case presently.
Working With Clients Who Opt to Use Marijuana as an Alternative Treatment for Chronic Health Conditions
Authors: Lusk Stephanie L. , Sanchez Jennifer , Smarinsky Evan , Veale Frances
Published: January 2021

Background

Marijuana as an alternative treatment for chronic illnesses has gained popularity over the past several years, and researchers continue to report positive outcomes for a growing number of disorders.

Objective

To address the increasing number of individuals with disabilities using medicinal marijuana, this study sought to ascertain how rehabilitation professionals (RPs) respond when working with individuals who use this form of treatment. for chronic health conditions.

Methods

RPs were presented with two case scenarios depicting clients who were either currently using or considering using marijuana and were asked what steps they would take when working with this individual. Options included (a) dismiss the client; (b) counsel the client against using; (c) refer client to a mental health professional; (d) meet with the employer; (e) consult with the physician who would recommend medical marijuana for your client; (f) consult your supervisor; (g) consult your agency's policy on drug use; and (h) review the code of ethics for your profession.

Findings

No significant results were noted in scenario 1, however, participants were more likely to consult those who could increase their understanding of medicinal marijuana andthose who could help support their work with these clients In scenario 2, participants were significantly more likely to select meeting with the clients' employer, which speaks to the primary focus of RPs' work—-helping clients obtain and maintain employment.

Conclusion

There are far reaching implications for our work as RPs, including serving as valuable resources for clients who do not typically seek out vocational rehabilitation services.
Impacto del uso de dispositivos móviles en el aprendizaje de estudiantes adolescentes
Authors: Calderón Loeza Gloria Yaneth , Sánchez Escobedo Pedro
Published: January 2021

En virtud de la controversia que representan los dispositivos móviles (DMs) en el ámbito escolar de los estudiantes jóvenes, en la presente revisión sistemática reunimos la literatura más reciente al respecto. A través de la búsqueda en las bases de datos Web of Science, Academic Search Complete de Ebsco, Scopus y Eric, se categorizaron y sintetizaron los principales temas de investigación y su contenido. Tras la aplicación de los criterios de inclusión y exclusión, fueron seleccionados 15 estudios de las 121 iniciales; para darle validez y confiabilidad se utilizaron los criterios de Caldwell (2011) y se comprobó la calidad metodológica en 13 de ellos. La mayoría de los estudios demuestran un impacto positivo en el aprendizaje de los estudiantes de secundaria. Se concluye la persistencia de la brecha digital entre los estudiantes de este nivel en el mundo y la tendencia de estudios con enfoque cualitativo en los países ya estudiados. Se sugieren estudios exploratorios en poblaciones poco estudiadas como las de América y Latinoamérica. Se espera un cambio positivo en el impacto de los DMs tras la pandemia por el COVID-19.
Palabras clave: Dispositivo móvil; Teléfono inteligente; Estudiantes; Aprendizaje.
Las TIC en la investigación de las Licenciaturas en Educación Infantil en Colombia
Authors: Molina Manosalva Marlon Marcos , Tobos Valderrama María Esther
Published: January 2021

El presente estudio tiene como objetivo develar el estado en que se encuentra la producción investigativa conrelación a las Tecnologíasde la Información y la Comunicación(TIC),en las Licenciaturas en EducaciónInfantil en lasuniversidades de la región central de Colombia enelperíodo 2009-2019, para lo cual se proponeen primer lugar,evidenciar la concepción de TICenlos trabajos de gradoanalizados, para posteriormente identificar los temas alrededordelosque han girado dichasinvestigaciones.El estudio se desarrolla desde el paradigma cualitativoinspirado en lahermenéutica contemporánea, puesse buscacomprender el significado enlostrabajos de grado,en su contexto y devenir histórico, tomando comoproceso metodológico elCírculo Hermenéutico,en tanto que es un recurso explicativo de tipo dialógico. Se empleancomo instrumentos de recolección deinformación:la MatrizBibliográfica,laMatriz por Temas-Problemasy la Ficha Resumeno Ficha Analítica. Como resultado se encuentraque la concepción de TIC enlos trabajos de gradoanalizados es instrumental. Así mismo,se evidencian cuatro tendencias alrededor de las cuales han girado las investigaciones en TIC:1)las TIC comoun medio para enseñar en la infancia,2) las TIC en las interacciones de la infancia,3) políticas de las TIC en laeducación infantily4) conocimientode las TIC en educación infantil.
Palabras clave: Estado del arte; Tecnologíasde la Información y Comunicación (TIC); Educación Infantil.
Modalidad b-learning: Diseño e implementación de un curso básico de ajedrez
Authors: Molina García Amelia , Manzano Martínez Jorge Armando
Published: January 2021

Se presenta una propuesta para el diseño e implementación de un curso básico de ajedrez, dirigido a estudiantes del quinto grado de primaria, bajo la modalidad b-learning, la cual tiene como propósito fomentar el desarrollo de la reflexión y la habilidad para la toma de decisiones, como apoyo en las actividades de los estudiantes de educación básica, mediante la introducción al mundo del ajedrez, y al mismo tiempo, al uso de las Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación (TIC). Asimismo, se pretende contribuir a la formación integral de los alumnos, mediante actividades extra clase de una forma lúdica. El uso de una plataforma virtual de aprendizaje permitirá que, en cinco unidades, se pueda aprender y mejorar las habilidades cognitivas con materiales y recursos multimedia organizados estratégicamente. La base psicopedagógica que orienta la propuesta es el constructivismo. El proceso de sistematización de la experiencia se realizará mediante un enfoque cuantitativo, tipo estudio de caso, con el que se observará y recabarán datos sobre el comportamiento de los alumnos, en el desempeño de las actividades bajo la modalidad híbrida, además de que será contrastada con un grupo control.
Palabras clave: ajedrez; modalidad híbrida; plataforma educativa; pensamiento reflexivo; diseño instruccional.
Santa Blandina copper mine, São Paulo State, Brazil
Authors: Bartorelli Andrea
Published: January 2021

This article aims to retrieve the history of Santa Blandina's remarkable copper deposit in the Itapeva region, in the southeastern state of São Paulo, Brazil. It was discovered in 1941 by João Baptista Anhaia de Almeida Prado. The approach adopted here contemplates the genesis of mineralization and mainly its importance as a source of beautiful mineral specimens for museums and collections. Until the end of the 1960s there was a large cavern in a mineralized lode in limestones of the Açungui Group, with an internal space of around 100 m3, with the ceiling, walls and floor covered with stalagitic and mamelonar malachite, as well as some chrysocolla and azurite. This cavern was destroyed along with precious specimens, at a time when the lack of interest in preserving these rarities was remarkable, causing the loss of a unique mineralization of its kind.
Resultados de la cirugía endoscópica de la glándula tiroides por vía transaxilar en Perú
Authors: Díaz Alvaro , Díaz Jonathan , Bustamante Edward , Postigo Juan
Published: January 2021

Objetivo: Describir los resultados de la tiroidectomía endoscópica transaxilar sin insuflación de CO en Perú.Material y métodos: Estudio descriptivo, retrospectivo de una serie de casos basado en la revisión de las historias clínicas de los pacientes con tumor tiroideo sometidos a tiroidectomía endoscópica transaxilar sin insuflación de CO entre noviembre 2014 y marzo 2017, en instituciones públicas y privadas del sistema nacional de salud de la ciudad de Lima. Resultados: Se realizaron 24 tiroidectomías endoscópicas, de las cuales 15 fueron hemitiroidectomia, 8 tiroidectomía total y una tiroidectomía subtotal. El tiempo operatorio promedio fue de 193,8 minutos. Las complicaciones más frecuentes fueron el hematoma postoperatorio (12,5%) seguido de la hipocalcemia transitoria (8,3%); ningún caso presentó lesión del plexo braquial. Conclusiones: La tiroidectomía endoscópica por vía transaxilar es un procedimiento seguro, factible de realizar en instituciones de salud que cuenten con el equipamiento de cirugía video endoscópica, que podría indicarse en determinados pacientes.
Factores asociados a hipertrofia sigmoidea en personas adultas que habitan en altura
Authors: Díaz-Lazo Aníbal Valentín
Published: January 2021

Objetivo: Determinar los factores asociados con hipertrofia sigmoidea (HS) en adultos que habitan en la altura. Material y métodos: Estudio observacional, analítico, de casos y controles. Se realizó en el laboratorio de Ecocardiografía del Hospital Regional Docente Clínico Quirúrgico Daniel Alcides Carrión de Huancayo, entre enero del 2017 y julio del 2019. La muestra estuvo conformada por 74 personas que viven a más de 3000 m.s.n.m. Para el diagnóstico de HS se consideró el incremento del grosor septal basal (> 13 mm en varones y > 12 mm en mujeres), y tener el grosor > a 50% de la pared septal media. Los datos se recolectaron mediante un cuestionario. Se realizó el análisis estadístico con X2, t-student, y regresión logística considerándose significativo p<0,05. Resultados: Se incluyeron 74 pacientes. El promedio de edad fue 63 ± 16 años (rango: 23-94), 41 (55,4 %) fueron mujeres. La HS tipo 2 fue dos veces más frecuente que el tipo 1. Se conformaron dos grupos: n =37 casos y n =37 controles. En el análisis multivariado se encontró que la diabetes mellitus (OR=23,76 IC 95%: 1,61-350,7); la edad de 60 a más años (OR=9,97; IC 95%: 1,93-51,48) y la hipertensión arterial (OR=5,18 IC 95%: 1,19-22,59) estuvieron asociados con la mayor frecuencia de presentación de HS (p<0.05). Conclusiones: Se concluye que en el poblador que habita en la altura la diabetes mellitus, la edad avanzada y la hipertensión arterial son factores asociados a HS.
Perfil inmunofenotípico de cáncer de mama de pacientes atendidas en un hospital general de Lima, Perú
Authors: Chachaima-Mar Jorge Emerson , Pineda-Reyes Juan , Marin Ricardo , Lozano-Miranda Zenaida , Chian-García César
Published: January 2021

La inmunohistoquímica permite clasificar al cáncer de mama en subtipos que tienen relevancia para el tratamiento y pronóstico. En comparación con los marcadores genéticos, la inmunohistoquímica es de costos accesibles, más fácil de realizar y tiene buena correlación con los subtipos moleculares. Objetivo: Describir el perfil inmunohistoquímico de cáncer de mama en pacientes atendidos en un hospital general de Lima, Perú. Material y métodos: Estudio descriptivo, transversal y retrospectivo que incluyó todos los casos de carcinoma invasivo de mama diagnosticados entre el 1 de mayo de 2015 y el 30 de abril del 2017. Se realizó la descripción histopatológica de los casos y se los clasificó de acuerdo con los protocolos actuales en cuatro subtipos. Resultados: Se reportaron 330 casos de cáncer de mama, 71 fueron excluidos, quedando 259 para el estudio. La media de edad fue de 54,64 ± 14,07. La neoplasia se localizó de la mama derecha en la mitad de casos. El 88,03% correspondió al tipo histológico carcinoma invasivo ductal no especial, y el grado histológico fue intermedio en el 53,28% de los casos. El subtipo molecular fue Luminal A en el 40,15% del total, y solo un 11,97% de las muestras fueron HER2/neu positivo no luminal. Conclusiones: Uno de cada cuatro casos de cancer de mama presentó una inmunohistoquímica de Her2/neu positivo, mientras que el subtipo inmunohistoquímico más común de carcinoma de mama invasivo fue Luminal A. De igual forma, el grado histológico se asocia al subtipo inmunohistoquímico.
The Relationship Among Consumption Value, Consumption Propensity, and Tourist Satisfaction of Korean Tourists to Visit China
Authors: Shan Wenhui
Published: January 2021

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between consumption value and consumption propensity and tourist satisfaction and to verify the mediating effect of consumption propensity on tourists visiting China. A total of 300 surveys were conducted from December 1, 2018, to January 30, 2019, Overall, 286 surveys were conducted for SPSS 23.0. The empirical results of this study are as follows. First, five sub-factors of the consumption value were selected: social value, functional value, epistemic value, emotional value, and conditional value. For consumption propensity, two sub-factors labeled practical propensity and others-conscious propensity were chosen. Tourist satisfaction was set to be a single factor. Second, as for the results of identifying the importance of sub-factors of the consumption value, the order was social value, functional value, epistemic value, emotional value, and conditional value. Third, the relationship between the consumption value and tourist satisfaction showed that all factors of consumption value had a significant positive effect on tourist satisfaction. Fourth, the result of examining the relationship between the consumption value and consumption propensity showed that the factor of consumption value such as social value, functional value, epistemic value, the emotional value had a significant positive effect on tourist satisfaction while the conditional value had not, and all five factors of consumption value and others-conscious propensity had significant positive regression weight. Fifth. the result of checking the relationship between the consumption propensity and tourist satisfaction showed that all factors of consumption propensity had a significant positive effect on tourist satisfaction. Sixth, the analyses of mediating effect revealed as follows; the relationship between consumption value and tourist satisfaction was partially mediated by four factors, functional, emotional, epistemic, social, of the practical propensity of consumption propensity; and the relationship between consumption value and tourist satisfaction was partially mediated by all factors, of the others-conscious propensity of consumption propensity.
Adiposity in Depression or Depression in Adiposity? the Role of Immune-Inflammatory-Microbial Overlap
Authors: Gawlik-Kotelnicka Oliwia , Strzelecki Dominik
Published: January 2021

Metabolic disorders, metabolic syndrome and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and depression are those of the most common and debilitating disorders worldwide that often coexist further increasing mortality risks. Although the exact mechanisms underlying this association are poorly known, several hypotheses have been proposed: antipsychotic medication and antidepressants use, diet and physical activity or any other lifestyle factors. However, the high co-occurrence rate of depression and metabolic disorders suggests a possible pathophysiological overlap. In this paper I review several raised mechanisms for this overlap which are the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis dysregulation, immune alterations with chronic inflammation, as well as oxidative stress. In my view, there is one common thread running through all the aforementioned areas of pathophysiology which is microbiota alteration. So far, several possible interventions in our microbiota have been introduced into clinical practice - dietary and other lifestyle changes, supplementation with prebiotics or probiotics, fecal microbiota transplantation – but with vague indications. A better characterization of the above associations may represent a critical step at phenotyping, and a more targeted approach to the treatment of both depressive and metabolic disorders. At the end of the paper, I give several practical applications for future studies.
Wave-Like Properties of Time
Authors: Chandra Goutam Kumar
Published: January 2021

Time is a component quantity of various measurements and is also used on its own to sequence events, to compare the duration of events or the intervals between them, and to quantify rates of change of quantities in material reality or in the conscious experience [1]. The measuring equipment well might happen to be a clock. By making a presupposition that clock is Time, it is perceived experimentally that “Time exhibits wave-like properties”
Geniposide, a Component of Gardenia Jasminoides Ellis, Inhibits NF-ĸb to Attenuate LPS-Induced Injury in Intestinal Epithelial Cells
Authors: Wang Qiuju , Qiao Xinyue , Wang Mengzu , Jia Junfeng , Cui and Yizhe
Published: January 2021

The nuclear factor-ĸB (NF-ĸB) transcriptional system is a major effector pathway involved in inflammatory responses. Previous studies found that a Gardenia decoction (GD) inhibited the expression of NF-κB in a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated mouse intestinal injury model. Herein, we hypothesized that geniposide (GE), a component of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis, also exerts anti-inflammatory effects and inhibits NF-ĸB activity in LPS-induced intestinal epithelial cells (IEC-6). IEC-6 cells were stimulated with LPS, following which the effects of GE on NF-ĸB signaling in the IEC-6 cells were examined by western blotting to detect IĸB phosphorylation/degradation. The expression of NF-κB was determined by immunofluorescence assay (IFA). Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect the inhibitory effect of GE on the release of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) activated by LPS in IEC-6 cells. In addition, the migration ability of IEC-6 cells was observed by the scratch method. These results showed that GE dose-dependently downregulated levels of the proinflammatory cytokines TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-1β that had been upregulated by LPS and suppressed the phosphorylation of IĸB and NF-ĸB induced by LPS. Our findings indicated that GE could reduce LPS-induced NF-ĸB signaling and proinﬂammatory expression in IEC-6 cells and significantly enhance the migration of IEC-6 cells. Moreover, GE inhibited the expression of NF-κB, nuclear transfer, and transcriptional activity in IEC-6 cells. GE could block the synthesis of inflammatory factors of IEC-6 cells by inhibiting activation of the IĸB/NF-κB signaling pathway induced by LPS.
Study of Essential Sequence Analysis Tools in Bioinformatics : A Brief Overview
Authors: Ali Ghafran , Ashfaq Kanza
Published: January 2021

Sequence analysis program is outlined that analyzes and investigates homology between various nucleic acid or protein sequence. The dot matrix technique compares the sequences and the consensus sequence is obtained by superimposing on each other all the dot matrices. Local Alignment and Global Alignment both sequence from start to end is the best possible alignment over the entire duration between the two sequences. This method is more important to align with two closely related sequences roughly the same length. This method may not able to generate optimal results for divergent sequences and variable length sequence because between the two sequences it does not recognize very similar local region.
Building on “Traditional” Land Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in Rural Ghana: Adaptive or Anachronistic?
Authors: Asaaga Festus A.
Published: January 2021

Despite the ongoing land administration reforms being implemented across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), including Ghana as viable pathway to achieve tenure security and greater efficiency in land administration, the subject of land dispute resolution has received relatively less attention. Whereas customary tenure institutions play a central role in land administration (controlling ~80% of all land in Ghana), they remain at the fringes of the formal land dispute adjudicatory process. Recognizing the pivotal role traditional institutions as development agents and potential vehicles for promoting good land governance, recent discourse on land tenure have geared towards mainstreaming traditional land disputes institutions into the architecture of formal judicial process via alternative dispute resolution pathways. Yet little is known at least empirically as to the operations of traditional dispute resolution institutions in the contemporary context. This study therefore explores the importance of traditional dispute resolution institutions in the management of land-related disputes in southcentral and western Ghana. Drawing on data collated from 380 farming households operating 746 plots. The results show that contrary to the conventional thinking that traditional institutions are anachronistic and not fit for purpose, they remain strong and preferred forum for land dispute resolution (proving resilient and adaptable) given the changing socio-economic and tenurial conditions. Yet these forums have differing implications for different actors within the customary spheres accessing them. The results highlight practical ways for incorporating traditional dispute resolution in the overall land governance setup in Ghana and elsewhere in sub-Saharan Africa. This has implications for redesigning context-specific and appropriate land-use policy interventions that address local land dispute resolution.
A Polynomial Algorithm for Sequencing Jobs with Release and Delivery Times on Uniform Machines
Authors: Vakhania Nodari , Werner Frank
Published: January 2021

The problem of sequencing $n$ equal-length non-simultaneously released jobs with delivery times on $m$ uniform machines to minimize the maximum job completion time is considered. To the best of our knowledge, the complexity status of this classical scheduling problem remained open up to the date. We establish its complexity status positively by showing that it can be solved in polynomial time. We adopt for the uniform machine environment the general algorithmic framework of the analysis of behavior alternatives developed earlier for the identical machine environment. The proposed algorithm has the time complexity $O(\gamma m^2 n\log n)$, where $\gamma$ can be any of the magnitudes $n$ or $q_{\max}$, the maximum job delivery time. In fact, $n$ can be replaced by a smaller magnitude $\kappa<n$, which is the number of special types of jobs (it becomes known only upon the termination of the algorithm).
A Proposed Model of Dehumanisation and Its Relevance to Dehumanisation in Dementia Care
Authors: Speering Hana , Speering Lara
Published: January 2021

The term dehumanisation refers to the ways in which a person is perceived to be less than human or treated as if they are less than human. It involves treating a person as if they are a child or infant, like an animal or non-living object, or as if they are dead, or any other way in which someone fails to be treated like a human being with an adult identity. Dehumanisation is widespread in dementia care; it is a major obstacle to person-centred care and has poor outcomes for people with dementia. This article proposes a new model of dehumanisation. The New Model presents a new way of describing dehumanisation that has been synthesised from current understanding about the phenomenon and reflects what is presently known about the subject. The model aims to summarise existing theories and models of dehumanisation and make dehumanisation theory accessible to students and trainees in healthcare. This article describes the new model, discusses existing models and theories in the literature, and explores the potential role of the new model in solutions for reducing dehumanisation in dementia care.
Comparison of Two Commercial Recirculated Aquacultural Systems and Their Microbial Potential in Plant Disease Suppression
Authors: Khalil Sammar , Panda Preeti , Ghadamgahi Farideh , Rosberg AnnaKarin , Vetukuri Ramesh R
Published: January 2021

Aquaponics are food production systems advocated for food security and health. Their sustainability from a nutritional and plant health perspective is, however, a significant challenge. Recirculated aquaculture systems (RAS) form a major part of aquaponic systems but knowledge about their potential to benefit plant growth and suppress their pathogens is limited. The current study tested if the diversity and function of microbial communities in two commercial RAS were specific to the fish species used (Tilapia or Clarias) and sampling site (fish tanks and wastewaters), and whether they confer benefits to plants and have in vitro antagonistic potential towards plant pathogens. Microbial diversity and composition was found to be dependent on fish species and sample site. The Tilapia RAS hosted higher bacterial diversity than the Clarias RAS; but the latter hosted higher fungal diversity. Both Tilapia and Clarias RAS hosted bacterial and fungal communities that promoted plant growth, inhibited plant pathogens and encouraged biodegradation. The production of extracellular enzymes, related to nutrient availability and pathogen control, by bacterial strains isolated from the Tilapia and Clarias systems, makes them a promising tool in aquaponics and in their system design.
Lung Ultrasound to Detect Pneumothorax in Children Evaluated for Acute Chest Pain in the Emergency Department: An Observational Pilot Study
Authors: Scialanga Barbara , Buonsenso Danilo , Supino Mqariachiara , Scateni Simona , Valentini Piero , Schingo Paolo , Boccuzzi Elena , Mesturino Alessia , Ferro Valentina , Chiaretti Antonio , Musolino Annamaria
Published: January 2021

Objectives- We prospectively analyzed children with acute chest pain and clinical suspicion of pneumothorax (PNX) evaluated at the pediatric Emergency Department. Methods- After clinical examination and before Chest X-Ray, children underwent LUS to evaluate the presence of PNX. We enrolled 70 children, 13 (18,57%) received a final diagnosis of PNX. Results- In all 13 (100%) patients LUS showed the “bar-code sign”, the absence of lung sliding and the absence of B lines while in 12 (92,3%) there was the lung point, giving a diagnosis of PNX. All cases had PNX features on CXR. The “bar-code sign”, the absence of lung sliding and the absence of B lines had a sensitivity of 100% and a specificity of 100%. The “bar-code sign” had a positive predictive value of 100% and a negative predictive value of 100% for the detection of PNX. Conclusions- LUS is highly accurate in detecting or excluding pneumothorax in children with acute chest pain evaluated in the pediatric emergency department.
Anxiety, Impaired Social and Aggressive Behaviour Correlates With Cognitive Decline Accompanied by Molecular Alterations in Older SAMP8 Males
Authors: Vasilopoulou Foteini , Companys-Alemany Júlia , Canudas Anna-Maria , Palomera-Ávalos Verónica , Ortuño-Sahagún Daniel , Pallàs Mercè , Griñán-Ferré Christian
Published: January 2021

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is characterized by cognitive impairment and different non-cognitive deficits called “Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia” (BPSD) related to neurotrophin alterations, which differ from those presented in normal aging. Mouse models, both transgenics and inbreed mice models of AD, are a useful tool in understanding the underlying mechanisms of the disease. The SAMP8 (senescence-accelerated mouse prone 8) mice line was generated from AKR/J strain by Professor Toshio Takeda at the University of Kyoto. This strain exhibited a particular early-onset and accelerated aging phenotype. The present study characterizes and provides information regarding the non-cognitive and cognitive states as well as molecular alterations and their relationship, demonstrating the AD-like symptoms presented in older SAMP8 males. The cognitive impairment presented was accompanied by a reduction in sociability and an increase in aggressive as well as anxiety behaviours. Furthermore, changes in three of the most important neurotrophins, such as NT3, BDNF, and NGF as well as their receptors TrkA and TrkB, were found. Thus, the present results reveal new insights in this useful inbred mouse model of neurodegeneration and AD, demonstrating the potential relationship between neurotrophin alterations, cognitive impairment and neuropsychiatric disorders (ND).
Impact of Covid-19 on tourism-based livelihood of people in Small Island Developing Nation: Case study of A & N Islands, India
Authors: Chand Subhash , Bharati Abhishek , Bharaty Anurag , I T Kingsly
Published: January 2021

In the past few decades, the tourism sector has emerged as a significant economic activity in island nations, particularly in tropical regions. However, most of the tropical islands face similar constraints. National and international tourists visit the SIDS including A & N Islands and contribute to the GDP to significant share. The Covid-19 outbreaks in SIDs including A & N islands shows that number of people infected were less as compared to metros or big cities. However, tourism activities completely stopped due to lockdown resulting in decreasing tourist’s arrival, declined GDP and per capita income of SIDs to greater extent. The information gathered from various sources, mass media and net analysed and interpreted in this chapter. Due to Covid-19 tourist’s arrival declined which has serious consequences on the livelihood of islander. Our analysis revealed A&N Islands deficit in energy available at from different sources by 18.26%. However, they are surplus in protein. The burden of high expenditure coupled with poor infrastructure makes them more vulnerable in the circumstance of pandemic outbreaks. This outbreak has created the question of survival due to loss of jobs, halted economic activates, psychological, health unrest and livelihood threats among the depending people of these Island nations. Therefore, government interventions and subsidized package is very much essential to revive the tourism industry.
Review of Empirical Research into Teachers’ Belief related to Intercultural LanguageTeaching
Authors: Zilian Peng
Published: January 2021

In recent years the topic of intercultural language teaching has attracted considerable research interest, few in the form of empirical studies of teachers' belief related to intercultural language teaching. Arguing the need to make a clear direction for further research of this kind, this paper intends to review the common issues investigated in these studies, and the similarities or differences between their findings. The review found the research focus of these studies can be mainly divided into six categories: teachers’ teaching objectives of language teaching and culture teaching; language teachers’ distribution of teaching time; the content and the way of language teachers culture teaching; language teachers’ belief on ICC and ILT; students’ attitudes towards ILT; and the degree of teachers familiarity with foreign culture. Apart from language teachers’ distribution of teaching time, the way of language teachers’ cultural teaching and language teachers’ belief on ICC, the findings of other aspects vary among different studies, even in the same study. In light of these findings, factors affecting the above differences and areas for further research are suggested.
Integritas Kebenaran Akuntan Publik di KAP "ABC" Surabaya (Studi Fenomenologi)
Authors: Aripratiwi Ratna Anggraini
Published: January 2021

This study aims to obtain a deep meaning for public accountant integrity in Public Accounting Firm “ABC” Surabaya through a phenomenology approach. Revealing public accountants' integrity because of the many public accountants is still dragged into fraud and violations, resulting in unethical decisions. Every public accountant has a different perspective in determining and exercising an integrity attitude, whether to defend or even take it off for a particular purpose. And in the end, bring up a variety of diverse meanings of pure integrity and pragmatic integrity.
Representasi Masyarakat Aktif di Masa Pandemi Covid-19 (Studi Ekonomi dan Sosial Keberagamaan di Bausasran Danurejan Yogyakarta)
Authors: Istriyani Ratna , Rahman Muhammad Fathur
Published: January 2021

The purpose of this study consists of two points. First, explore the responses and strategies of the Bausasran community in overcoming economic problems due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Second, reviewing the religious ritual protocol of the Bausasran community during the Covid-19 pandemic. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. Collecting data was used two tecniques, that were observation and interview. Both of tecniques were did in accordance with health protocols in a pandemic situation.

Based on the results of research conducted, community of Bausasran Yogyakarta were able to overcome the problem of food security, especially for economically vulnerable groups due to the pandemic. A strategy was carried out through a food packets distribution movement. The distribution of food packets carried out by the community for residents who lost their source of income during the pandemic. The funds of food packets were obtained from compulsory contributions made by residents every month through the RT and RW management. Then in the socio-religious aspect, local leaders together with residents made worship protocols for worshipers at the mosque according to the appeal of the Indonesian Ministry of Religion. In addition, it eliminated crowd routine religious activities. Based on this, it can be concluded that the local initiation from the Bausasran community in Yogyakarta is a representation of the active society, described by Amitai Etzioni who utilizes three factors: knowledge, decision making, and power.
The Dynamics of the Indonesian Hadramis on the Maulid Celebration
Authors: As'ad Muhammad
Published: January 2021

This article seeks to explore the debate between two groups of Indonesian Hadhramis (Bā ‘Alawi and non-Sayyid) concerning the maulid celebration. It is based on a qualitative research study. The data was collected through a combination of library research and field study. The fieldwork was completed in Surakarta by observing the maulid celebration of the Bā ‘Alawi community in the city. The study results show the debate between the Sayyid and non-Sayyid communities surrounding the maulid has occurred since the early 20th century and continues until today. The first group, also known as the Bā ‘Alawi, have consistently supported the maulid practice since the early 20th century, starting with the establishment of Jamiat Khair to several Bā ‘Alawi preachers such as the ones in the Riyadh Mosque in Surakarta that are explained in this text. Regarding the second group, the maulid is promoted by the Al-Irsyad faction, which do not condemn the maulid but only criticize some practices within the celebration they regard as bid’a. In the present day, Al-Irsyad is separated into two groups: Al-Irsyad Al-Islamiyah and the Salafis of Perhimpunan al-Irsyad. This article finds that the former preserves the old stance of the organization regarding the maulid. However, the latter has a stricter teaching on the maulid, stating it is bid’a and recommends its members and followers not to practice it.
Feasibility of Surgical Treatment for Laryngomalacia Using the Spontaneous Respiration Technique
Authors: Cha Hyunkyung , Lee Doh Young , Kim Eun-Hee , Lee Ji-Hyun , Jang Young-Eun , Kim Hee-Soo , Kwon Seong Keun
Published: January 2021

Objectives. In this study, we review our institutional experience with pediatric laryngomalacia (LM) and report our experiences of patients undergoing supraglottoplasty using the spontaneous respiration using intravenous anesthesia and high-flow nasal oxygen (STRIVE Hi) technique.Methods. The medical records of 29 children with LM who visited Seoul National University Hospital between January 2017 and March 2019 were retrospectively reviewed. Surgical management was performed using the STRIVE Hi technique. Intraoperative findings and postoperative surgical outcomes, including complications and changes in symptoms and weight, were analyzed.Results. Of the total study population of 29 subjects, 20 (68.9%) were female. The patients were divided according to the Onley classification as follows: type I (n=13, 44.8%), II (n=10, 34.5%), and III (n=6, 20.7%). Twenty-five patients (86.2%) had comorbidities. Seventeen patients (58.6%) underwent microlaryngobronchoscopy under STRIVE Hi anesthesia. Four patients with several desaturation events required rescue oxygenation by intermittent intubation and mask bagging during the STRIVE Hi technique. However, the procedure was completed in all patients without any severe adverse effects. Overall, 15 children (51.7%) underwent supraglottoplasty, of whom 14 (93.3%) showed symptom improvement, and their postoperative weight percentile significantly increased (P=0.026). One patient required tracheostomy immediately after supraglottoplasty due to associated neurological disease.Conclusion. The STRIVE Hi technique is feasible for supraglottoplasty in LM patients, while type III LM patients with micrognathia or glossoptosis may have a higher risk of requiring rescue oxygenation during the STRIVE Hi technique.