bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Study of Literatures: Status of Alcohol in Cosmetics Products from Shariah Views in Malaysia
Authors: Baharum Nur Bahirah , Daud Awang Mohd , Arshad Syariena , Abd Gani Siti Salwa
Published: July 2020

Alcohol is an organic solvent that is widely used in the manufacturing industry, especially in food and beverage products. It is also widely used in cosmetic industries to produce products such as perfume, moisturizer and other personal care products. Despite its widespread application,  discussions regarding the use of alcohol in cosmetics from the Shariah and scientific perspectives are still very limited. Thus, the main focus of the present study is to consider the halal status of alcohol as an ingredient in Shariah-based cosmetic products in Malaysia. The analysis focuses on different aspects of Shariah law and also draws on scientific findings from previous studies. Opinion from scholars in Shariah and scientific field are examined in this articles, and the different types of alcohol found in cosmetic products are also discussed.
Keyword: alcohol, cosmetic products, Shariah
Re-Discovering the Ingenuity of Contemporary Malaysian Mosques’ Architecturral Characterisitic As One of the Prime Symbol of South-Asian Islamic Tourism Hub
Authors: Utaberta Nangkula , Sabil Azmal , Asif Nayeem
Published: July 2020

To develop Malaysia into the most popular Islamic tourism hub in the world, it is important to identify and promote the uniqueness of Malaysia in terms of tourist spots, facilities and Muslim-friendly practices. Currently Malaysia faces tough competition with similar Islamic tourism hubs such as Turkey and the UAE. Staying ahead in this race requires efficient ‘Rebranding’ of the tourist spots and facilities. Malaysia’s tourism potential is enhanced by its rich cultural diversity. This is reflected by the wide range of architectural styles that contribute to Malaysia’s unique architecture. This is particularly evident in the country’s mosques which are constructed in various styles reflecting colonial, modernism and modern contemporary stylistic influences inspired by a number of ethnic subcultures, foreign influences, technology utilization, and the political environment. In this research, three contemporary mosques have been selected for investigation. Generally, the architectural styles of the modern mosque can be grouped into two categories. The first category contains the modern styles which emphasize the advancement in building technology and engineering (i.e. Masjid Tunku Mizan Zainal Abidin). The second category covers the Islamic influences found in countries including Turkey, the Middle East, and Northern Africa (i.e. Masjid Putra). This research will attempt to formulate framework to re-evaluate the classifications for these two categories, before suggesting how these distinctive features might encourage Islamic tourism in Malaysia.  
Keyword: Tourism, Uniqueness, Contemporary Malaysian Mosque.
An Historical Study of The Ministry of Federal Territories building in Putrajaya within the Perspective of the Discourse on the National and Islamic Architectural Identity of Administrative Architecture
Authors: Mohd Rasdi Mohd Tajuddin , Kanesh Kavin , Utaberta Nangkula , Asif Nayeem
Published: July 2020

The establishment of a new administrative center in Putrajaya, offered an opportunity to address and to reaffirm a national architectural identity. This research attempts to document and evaluate the design direction of administrative buildings in Putrajaya in response to the issue of establishing a national architectural identity. This paper attempts to analyze the various inputs towards achieving the desired image, from the political, socio-cultural and economic contexts. Additionally, this study considers the thoughts and standpoint of the architect that was in charge of the design for the selected administrative building. This research uses a historical architectural interpretative methodology to analyze the building in situ along with literature reviews and interviews with key stakeholders. The data obtained and presented reveals the underlying issues and convictions that contributed to the formation of a national architectural identity. The research demonstrates how the architect’s design sought to emphasise the local and Islamic characteristics and thereby highlight the role of Islam within the new administrative center of Malaysia. This research will provide a critical approach to evaluate the underlying issues which help to form a national architectural identity.
Keywords: National architecture identity, Putrajaya, Administrative building, Menara Seri Wilayah, Kementerian Wilayah Persekutuan
Saddam Hussein's Chemical Weapons: on the Issue of United States Awareness in the 1980s
Authors: Lepkov A.V.
Published: July 2020

The article examines the level of awareness of US officials regarding the Iraqi program for the production of chemical weapons as well as its use before 1988. Both in Russian and foreign historiography, the issue of Iraq's chemical weapons and the United States relationship with the government of Saddam Hussein during the Iran-Iraq war is either considered superficially or becomes only an aspect of more general and extensive research topics. The period of 1980-1988 was marked by active USA-Iraqi cooperation in order to exert pressure on Iran. It is proved that during this period, Washington was fully aware of the development and use of chemical weapons by Iraq from the first incidents, even before the issue was brought to the level of the UN Security Council. It was not profitable for the United States to promote the dissemination of information discrediting an ally in the fight against Iran. World`s attention to the use of chemical weapons was drawn only after the end of the Iran-Iraq war.
Participação social na perspectiva da educação popular: suas especificidades e potencialidades na Atenção Primária à Saúde / Social participation from the perspective...
Authors: Brutscher Volmir José , Cruz Pedro José Santos Carneiro
Published: July 2020

O presente artigo aborda a participação social na perspectiva da educação popular, com o objetivo de analisar as especificidades e potencialidades da participação na Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS). Caracteriza-se metodologicamente como abordagem teórica, situada nos referenciais da análise dialética, utilizando-se de bibliografia clássica e amplamente referenciada, bem como da livre observação de experiências acompanhadas. Como resultados, percebeu-se uma relação direta entre a participação social, orientada pela educação popular, e a peculiaridade da Atenção Primária à Saúde. Esta, embora caracterizada pelo diálogo fraterno e solidário, por vezes tenso e conflituoso, dá-se, sobretudo, de maneira fundamentalmente construtiva entre os diferentes sujeitos, saberes e prioridades. Assim, contribui para a distinção da APS no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) perante outros modelos de atenção e cuidado.Palavras-chave: Educação popular; Participação social; Atenção Primária à Saúde. Abstract: This article addresses social participation from the perspective of popular education, with the aim of analyzing the specificities and potential of participation in Primary Health Care (PHC). It is methodologically characterized as a theoretical approach, located in the references of dialectical analysis, using classic and widely referenced bibliography, as well as the free observation of accompanied experiences. As a result, there was a direct relationship between social participation, guided by popular education, and the peculiarity of Primary Health Care. This, although characterized by fraternal and solidary dialogue, sometimes tense and conflicting, occurs, above all, in a fundamentally constructive way between different subjects, knowledge and priorities. Thus, it contributes to the distinction of PHC in the Unified Health System (SUS) in relation to other models of care and care.Keywords: Popular education; Social participation; Primary Health Care.
Editorial
Authors: Kato Danilo Seithi , Narita Felipe Ziotti
Published: July 2020

Editorial - v. 10, n. 1, 2020. Texto referente ao dossiê "O uno e o diverso nas tramas da educação popular" (orgs. Tiago Zanqueta Souza e Gercina Santana Novais).
Descubriendo los paisajes de Leandro Silva Delgado
Authors: Rial Ana Paula
Published: July 2020

Leandro Silva Delgado (1930, Salto - 2000, Segovia) es el paisajista uruguayo más importante internacionalmente pero casi un desconocido en nuestro país. Hizo estudios de arquitectura en Montevideo, una pasantía en Rio de Janeiro, con Burle Marx, y estudió paisajismo en Versalles. Comenzó su carrera en Madrid, donde fue el nexo de las nuevas corrientes; y proyectó más de 300 parques y jardines repartidos por el mundo.De todos estos su obra más personal es su jardín experimental en Segovia, el Romeral de San Marcos, y la más destacada la restauración del Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid.Volvió a Uruguay frecuentemente, donde llevó a cabo varios proyectos, especialmente en su Salto natal.No solo se limitó al paisajismo, tuvo una carrera de gran importancia como artista plástico y como docente, ya que formó a toda una generación de paisajistas españoles.
A Comparison of Moderate to Late Preterm Neonates Receiving Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Australian Tertiary and Nontertiary Centers
Authors: Patterson Helen Ruth , Pollock Wendy
Published: July 2020

Purpose

Transfer of neonates ≥32 weeks' gestation with acute respiratory distress to tertiary (T) centers can be reduced by treatment with nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) in nontertiary (NT) centers. This can lead to considerable financial and emotional benefits. The aim of this project was to compare management of nCPAP in T and NT centers.

Design

Five-year retrospective, observational cohort study (2010–2014).

Sample

All NT eligible neonates from four sites (n = 484) were compared with a similar randomized cohort of inborn neonates at two T centers (n = 601) in Victoria, Australia.

Main outcome variable

Any difference in management or short-term outcome.

Results

Moderately preterm and term neonates born in NT centers had lower Apgar scores at five minutes of age and received more conservative management delivered by different equipment. Despite a higher incidence of air leaks in NT centers, the short-term outcomes were otherwise similar between centers. T centers were more likely to administer nCPAP to term babies for <24 hours.
El profesor como guía y guerrero: metáforas sobre la profesión docente
Authors: Alarcón Hernández Paola , Vásquez Bustos Víctor , Díaz Larenas Claudio , Venegas Carrasco Carolina
Published: July 2020

En el contexto de las diferentes reformas al sistema educacional chileno y de las movilizaciones que han suscitado, el objetivo de la investigación es analizar los conceptos metafóricos sobre la figura del profesor. En el estudio se empleó un enfoque cualitativo y se adoptó un diseño fenomenológico. Se aplicó un cuestionario de obtención de metáforas a 168 estudiantes de los cursos finales de pedagogía en inglés de universidades chilenas. El análisis de las expresiones metafóricas obtenidas se efectuó mediante un análisis de contenido semántico. A partir del análisis, se establecieron tres categorías mayores: metáforas centradas en el profesor, metáforas centradas en el estudiante y metáforas centradas en el reconocimiento social del profesor. Los resultados muestran que, aunque los participantes están conscientes de las dificultades de su ejercicio, tienen una valoración positiva de la profesión docente. Paralelamente, predominó la visión del profesor como un mediador en el aprendizaje de sus alumnos
Análisis de la gestión de la comunicación de los influencers farmacéuticos españoles en Instagram durante la pandemia del COVID-19
Authors: González Romo Zahaira Fabiola , Iriarte Aguirre Sofia
Published: July 2020

Introducción: Gracias a la consolidación de Internet, los usuarios tienen acceso a muchas fuentes de información sobre temas de salud, entre ellas se encuentran los influencers farmacéuticos que divulgan y crean contenido a partir de conocimientos científicos. Objetivo: La presente investigación se enfoca en analizar la gestión de la comunicación de los influencers farmacéuticos en Instagram durante la crisis del Coronavirus en España. Metodología: Se analizan las publicaciones realizadas por 6 profesionales farmacéuticos. El análisis se basa en observar qué tipo de contenido se publica en cuanto a temática, formatos y engagement. Resultados: Algunos de los datos más relevantes son que el formato video, aunque presente en menor número, es el que genera más interacción y, por otro lado, que en ningún caso se ha podido identificar si los influencers observados trabajan con contenido patrocinado. Las infografías informativas y el contenido explicativo que busca informar a la población sobre distintos aspectos relacionados al virus aparecieron, debido al número de interacciones, como muy útiles para concienciar al público de la gravedad de la situación. Conclusión: Finalmente, se llega a la conclusión de que no todos los influencers observados se han enfocado principalmente en generar contenido relacionado con el COVID-19.
Infodemia y COVID-19. Evolución y viralización de informaciones falsas en España
Authors: Sánchez-Duarte José Manuel , Magallón Rosa Raúl
Published: July 2020

Introducción: La verificación de la información supone un reto democrático especialmente en periodos de excepcionalidad y crisis. Objetivo: Analizar el tipo de bulos identificados durante la pandemia del COVID-19 según su temática, fecha de verificación, canales de distribución, intencionalidad, viralización en otros países e identificación de sus promotores. Metodología: Se han analizado 166 bulos reportados por la organización Maldita.es a la plataforma de verificación colaborativa LatamChequea desde el 14 de febrero al 15 abril de 2020. Resultados: Entre los principales resultados destaca la alta presencia de bulos en torno a contagios y medidas de prevención. Conclusiones: El aumento de la desinformación se desarrolla en paralelo a la evolución de la pandemia, destaca la viralización de los bulos mediante redes sociales y servicios de mensajería instantánea, además de su alcance internacional y la alta dificultad para identificar a sus promotores.
La radio cubana ante la COVID-19. Un estudio de caso
Authors: Fonseca Muñoz Beatriz Elena
Published: July 2020

La presencia del nuevo coronavirus desde diciembre de 2019 ha transformado las dinámicas de vida a nivel mundial. En su enfrentamiento multisectorial, también intervienen los procesos de comunicación que se desarrollan en todos los medios, entre ellos la radio. Caracterizar cómo se hace la comunicación sobre la COVID-19 en la programación musical de la emisora Radio Progreso, es el objetivo del presente trabajo. Se aplica un análisis de contenido a dos programas musicales de radio para mostrar el modo de emplear los recursos expresivos del medio y el formato para hacerlo. Se constata que tanto las cuñas de radio como las intervenciones de locutores/ as, especialistas e invitados coincidieron en la orientación y sensibilización de los ciudadanos/as para asumir una actitud responsable en aras de vencer la crisis sanitaria. Estas acciones comunicativas consolidan el binomio comunicación y salud en una variante lúdico/educativa, para poder vencer la actual pandemia.
Polarización y confianza en los medios españoles durante el Covid-19. Identificación de perfiles de audiencia
Authors: López-Rico Carmen Maria , González-Esteban José Luis , Hernández-Martínez Alberto
Published: July 2020

Introducción: Durante la crisis sanitaria del COVID-19 la información en los medios de comunicación se ha centrado fundamentalmente en este asunto y el interés de los ciudadanos también ha ido aumentando al respecto. Objetivo: Este trabajo muestra los perfiles de los usuarios españoles en cuanto al consumo de información durante el confinamiento. Metodología: Para ello se ha realizado una encuesta online que fue pionera en el momento de su lanzamiento, lo que nos ha permitido obtener una muestra significativa. La metodología establecida para la gestión de datos se ha llevado a cabo contando usuarios únicos, se han utilizado técnicas de machine learning y el modelo affinity analysis se ha utilizado para descubrir las relaciones de co-ocurrencia entre los elementos. Resultados: De esta forma, hemos podido determinar qué medios han sido más confiables para los ciudadanos a la hora de informarse sobre el coronavirus y si hay una correlación en cuanto a los medios que consumen entre sí. Conclusiones: Definitivamente, se han podido establecer co-ocurrencias entre los usuarios que confían en un medio determinado y otros medios que también son de su confianza y que tienen una tendencia ideológica similar.
Uso de personajes y metáforas en la gestión de la crisis sanitaria del COVID-19. Revisión de la comunicación de sanidad pública en España y México
Authors: Martínez Estrella Eva Citlali
Published: July 2020

La pandemia COVID-19 ha afectado a más de 200 países y se tiene el registro de unos 10 millones de casos en el mundo. Esta crisis sanitaria está generando repentinos cambios en toda la sociedad y para contener el contagio se requirió que los ciudadanos quedaran recluidos en sus casas. Consecuentemente, los gobiernos diseñaron medidas de higiene e implementaron acciones inmediatas para resguardar el bienestar de su población. El objetivo del presente trabajo es conocer cómo es la estrategia de comunicación ante la crisis sanitaria del COVID-19 por parte de la sanidad pública en México y en España, y así saber las opciones de recursos comunicativos que se pueden emplear en una situación de emergencia sanitaria. Se revisan los sitios web y los perfiles oficiales en Twitter de cada organización para determinar cuál fue el relato que crearon y cómo incluyeron el uso de metáforas en su comunicación. El principal hallazgo es la necesidad construir un mensaje que genere una conexión emocional con el público, brindando el protagonismo necesario al ciudadano y tener en consideración el contexto cultural en el que se actúa.
Pirouette Vertical Ground Reaction Force of Ballet Dancers and Non-Dancers
Authors: Hiraga Cynthia , Siriani Camila , Rocha Paulo Ricardo Higassiaraguti , Souza Débora Alves , Barela José Angelo
Published: July 2020

BACKGROUND: Different amounts of force are needed to produce an effective turn for the pirouette, especially vertical force.

AIM: To examine the vertical force produced by the supporting leg during the execution of a pirouette en dehors of ballet dancer and non-dancer participants.

METHOD: The participants included five ballet dancers who composed the ballet dancer group and eight girls without previous experience of dance training who composed the non-dancer group. The participants were invited to execute the pirouette en dehors on a force platform with each leg as the supporting leg. Two-way analyses of variance were used to test vertical reaction forces between the two groups over the preferred and non-preferred leg.

RESULTS: Among the three vertical forces measured in the present study, the maximum vertical peak for the initial impulse was significantly higher for the ballet dancers compared to the non-dancer girls. The minimum vertical force and maximum vertical peak for the final impulse were similar between both groups.

CONCLUSION: The results suggest that the initial vertical force may be critical to the pirouette en dehors, determining proficient execution of this movement in ballet dancers.
Narrative Inquiry as Relational Research Methodology and Andragogy: Adult Literacy, Identities and Identity Shifting
Authors: Jack-Malik Sandra , Kuhnke Janet Lynne
Published: July 2020

Using narrative inquiry as a relational methodology and as andragogy, the research puzzle was to deepen understanding of the experiences of women, living with limited literacies and as they engaged in tutoring. This work animates the temporal, curriculum and life making experiences of a tutee and tutor within the context of adult literacy with a focus on learning to write. As the study progressed and as trust developed, tension filled stories were experienced, shared and reimagined. Thinking through the lens of Dewey’s continuity of experience we demonstrate the links between literacies, curriculum making, and efforts to shift identities. Field texts provided textured and nuanced descriptions of narrative inquiry as andragogy, while supporting the tutee to expand her literate identity and the tutor to become more relational. This work invites readers to reimagine the ways in which educators practice alongside adults who are described as struggling readers and writers.
The Brightest Part of the Forest: A Grit Analysis of an Ontario Children’s Book Award
Authors: McConnel Jen , De Leon Clarissa
Published: July 2020

This study explores how grit manifests in the nominees of Ontario’s Forest of Reading Blue Spruce Award children’s literature competition from 2013-2018. Performing a document analysis (Bowen, 2009), we used a modified version of Duckworth’s (2018) grit scale to gauge the grittiness of the nominees’ protagonists. We found that 28 of the 60 titles portrayed grit with 19 of those titles scoring four or higher on the modified grit scale indicating that protagonists had consistently high scores for the various aspects of grit. Our paper concludes with a discussion about implications to educators seeking to use these books to engage students in discussions about grit and resilience.
Influência dos aspectos sensoriais na escolha dos alimentos
Authors: Pinke Jéssica B. , Simoni Natália K. , Pinto-e-Silva Maria Elisabeth Machado
Published: July 2020

Objetivo: avaliar a influência dos aspectos sensoriais na escolha da alimentação e a importância dos atributos em preparações de cardápios institucionais. Métodos: A aplicação do questionário Food Choice Questionnaire (FCQ) avaliou o grau de importância dos fatores sensoriais na escolha alimentar. Para todos os cardápios aplicou-se a Avaliação Qualitativa das Preparações (AQPC) visando o entendimento da percepção da qualidade sensorial entre indivíduos. Os dados da AQPC e do FCQ foram avaliados pela análise de variância, teste de Tukey e distribuição percentual. Resultados: Identificou-se como muito importante, tanto intergrupos quanto na população total do estudo, o fator apelo sensorial (sabor, odor, textura e aparência) e o “preço justo” dentro do fator preço. Sobre os cardápios analisados, apesar de ser evidenciada a monotonia de cores nos locais, isto não representa a falta de variedade entre os ingredientes, uma vez que a ocorrência para saladas e guarnições foi muito satisfatória no restaurante e no hospital. Conclusão: Os atributos de sabor, textura e harmonia podem influenciar na aceitação de cardápios e das preparações oferecidas, pois determinam as escolhas dos consumidores. Importante ferramenta para a prática do nutricionista quando da elaboração de cardápios/produtos com qualidade sensorial e aceitação e atender o direito de uma alimentação de qualidade.
KERAMAHTAMAHAN KOMUNIKASI DALAM ISLAM: STUDI ANALITIK DALAM TAFSIR KONTEMPORER
Authors: MUFID ABDUL
Published: July 2020

This article tries to explain the various levels of friendliness associated with human communication. This study focuses on Qur'anic verses that talk about ethical behavior towards others and analyze the context. The divine message given to the Prophet Muhammad emphasized the importance of friendly relations in every area of ​​human life. This hospitality plays a very important role in avoiding misunderstanding and conflict in society. The emergence of tension between individuals in the community has always been the result of verbal violence and negative words that were raised when communicating. This study uses a deductive method by analyzing the views of contemporary scholars in the field of Qur'anic interpretation which interprets verses with a contextual approach. The scope of this study is limited to the analysis of the interpretation of verses relating to ethical relations between individuals, family members, various religious adherents, and government leaders. The significance of this research is to answer the question why humans should benefit from the Qur'an's guidance on communication hospitality to maintain peace and harmonious life.
BIMBINGAN TEKNIS MANAJEMEN KEPALA SEKOLAH DAN PENGELOLAAN PEMBELAJARAN DI SMA RAPI MANADO
Authors: Mondolang Aswin Hermanus
Published: July 2020

A very urgent problem in Manado's RAPI High School is the management of school principals specifically covering: setting vision and mission, goals, work programs, and implementing school programs, carrying out supervision and monitoring, and evaluating work programs. The management of learning by teachers includes: the preparation of learning plans, the implementation and assessment of learning, and carrying out classroom action research. Through community service activities with the provision of technical management guidance to school principals and management of learning to teachers, it is expected to increase the ability of school principals and teachers. The Principal is able to compile the vision and mission of the school, compile or formulate school goals, compile school work programs and develop work programs for school principals. The teachers have also demonstrated the ability to carry out learning evaluations and are able to prepare CAR proposals. Through this activity it can be concluded that the activity participants can improve their management abilities, and the ability to manage learning in RAPI Manado High Schools.AbstrakPermasalahan yang sangat urgen pada SMA Rapi Manado adalah manajemen kepala sekolah secara spesifik meliputi: penetapan visi dan misi, tujuan, program kerja, dan pelaksanaan program sekolah, melaksanakan supervisi dan monitoring, dan mengevaluasi program kerja. Pengelolaan pembelajaran oleh guru meliputi: penyusunan perencanaan pembelajaran, pelaksanaan dan penilaian pembelajaran, serta melaksanakan penelitian tindakan kelas. Melalui kegiatan pengabdian dengan metode pemberian bimbingan teknis manajemen kepada kepala sekolah maupun pengelolaan pembelajaran kepada para guru maka diharapkan peningkatan kemampuan Kepala Sekolah dan Guru. Kepala Sekolah mampu menyusun visi dan misi sekolah, menyusun /merumuskan tujuan sekolah, menyusun program kerja sekolah dan menyusun program kerja kepala sekolah. Para guru juga telah memperlihatkan kemampuan dalam melaksanakan evaluasi pembelajaran serta mampu menyusun proposal PTK. Melalui Kegiatan ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa para peserta kegiatan (Kepala Sekolah dan guru-guru SMA Rapi Manado) dapat meningkatkan kemampuan manajemennya, dan kemampuan mengelola pembelajaran di SMA Rapi Manado.
Second-Order Optimality Conditions: An extension to Hadamard Manifolds
Authors: Ruiz-Garzón Gabriel , Ruiz-Zapatero Jaime , Osuna-Gómez Rafaela , Rufián-Lizana Antonio
Published: July 2020

This work is intended to lead a study of necessary and sufficient optimality conditions for scalar optimization problems on Hadamard manifolds. In the context of this geometry, we obtain and present new function types characterized by the property of having all their second-order stationary points to be global minimums. In order to do so, we extend the concept convexity in Euclidean space to a more general notion of invexity on Hadamard manifolds. This is done employing notions of second-order directional derivative, second-order pseudoinvexity functions and the second-order Karush-Kuhn-Tucker-pseudoinvexity problem. Thus, we prove that every second-order stationary point is a global minimum if and only if the problem is either second-order pseudoinvex or second-order KKT-pseudoinvex depending on whether the problem regards unconstrained or constrained scalar optimization respectively. This result has not been presented in the literature before. Finally, examples of these new characterizations are provided in the context of \textit{"Higgs Boson like"} potentials among others.
Proximate Polyphenolic Composition, Phytochemical Components and Bioactivity Evaluation of Twelve Strawberry (Arbutus unedo L.) Genotypes Grown Under Moroccan Ecological Conditions
Authors: ZITOUNI HAFIDA , HSSAINI LAHCEN , OURRADI HAMZA , MESSAOUDI ZERHOUNE , MANUEL Viuda-Martos , HERNANDEZ FRANCESCA , HANINE HAFIDA
Published: July 2020

There are not many exhaustive works emphasizing the amount of genetic diversity among the strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo L.) genotypes in Morocco. This work aims to assess the biochemical composition of strawberry tree fruits, as well as to establish the variation of this composition among them. In this study, total phenols, total flavonoids, condensed and hydrolyzable tannins, total anthocyanins and free radical scavenging activity through ABTS were investigated in strawberry tree fruits. Furthermore, qualitative and quantitative analyses of individual phenolic compounds by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) were carried out. Color parameters such as lightness (L*), Chroma (c*) and hue angle (h°) were also investigated. All studied variables showed highly significant differences among all samples with the exception of hydrolyzable tannins and chromatic coordinates. Total phenolics varied from 22.63 ± 1.74 to 39.06 ± 2.44 mg GAE/g dry wt, total flavonoids varied from 3.30 ± 0.60 to 8.62 ± 1.10 mg RE/g dry wt and total anthocyanins ranged between 0.12 ± 0.06 and 0.66 ± 0.15 mg cya-3-glu/100g dry wt. In addition, condensed and hydrolyzable tannins amounts were in the range of 10.41 ± 1.07 - 16.08 ± 1.50 mg TAE/g dry wt and 4.08 ± 2.43 - 6.34 ± 3.47 respectively. Moreover, the IC50 value (ABTS) ranged between 1.75 and 19.58 mg AAE/g dry wt. 17 phenolic compounds were detected in strawberry tree fruits. Gallocatechol and catechin were the most abundant phenolic compound. Matrix of correlations revealed signiﬁcant positive and negative correlations among variables particularly c*, a* and b*. Principal component analysis showed that the ﬁrst three components formed than 68% of the total inertia. The following variables gallic acid, protocatechuic, gallocatechin, gallic acid derivative, chlorogenic acid, syringic acid, ellagic acid derivative II, L* and h* were the most involved in the total variance explained. Hierarchical clustering classified samples into one main cluster, with a single branch. The results highlight a high biochemical diversity within studied strawberry genotypes, which is probably more genetically related
Understanding Tourism Online Consumer Behavior and eWOM Strategies for Sustainable Business Management
Authors: Reyes-Menendez Ana , Correia Marisol B. , Matos Nelson , Adap Charlene
Published: July 2020

Electronic Word of Mouth (eWOM) has been widely used by the majority of consumers in different digital platforms. This exploratory study was conducted with the aim to get further insights about online consumer behavior through social networking sites and online reviews sites in order to help tourism businesses develop sustainable eWOM strategies.
In order to carry out this objective, an exploratory study has been developed to analyze the existing literature of eWOM strategies and online consumer behavior. The systematic literature review analysis establishes two main topics: (i) tourism (ii) eWOM. The scientific database of Web of Science has been used to collect relevant literature of the subject matter. The search term “Tourism” and “eWOM” were applied. The database of Web of Science produced a total of 124 articles and with the different filters applied during the PRISMA 2009 Flow diagram the process resulted in a selection of 13 studies. The results of the research will provide a broader knowledge for scholars of social sciences and businesses for adopting sustainable strategies of the increasing influence of eWOM in tourism.
The Legal and the Epistemic in Times of Techno-Scientific Transformation: Inefficacies of JTB Account of Knowledge
Authors: Kilakos Dimitris , Papaoikonomou Stela
Published: July 2020

Echoing the long-held JTB account of knowledge, according to which knowledge can be conceptually analyzed as justified true belief, Backes (2019) argues that our epistemic aim is to believe truly or accurately and emphasizes on that “a belief is justified iff it is highly probable”. We maintain that this line of reasoning is deficient, in terms of epistemic concerns and non-epistemic concerns of interest for both philosophy and legal theory. Specifically, in this short paper, we argue for the ineffectiveness of the aforementioned Backes’ view to meet the challenges posed by the ongoing rapid techno-scientific transformation of our contemporary societies and ways-of life.
A Machine Learning Solution for Data Center Thermal Characteristics Analysis
Authors: chinnici marta , GRISHIna Anastasiia , KOR Ah-Lian , Rondeau Eric , georges jean philippe
Published: July 2020

Energy efficiency of Data Center (DC) operations heavily relies on IT and cooling systems performance. A reliable and efficient cooling system is necessary to produce a persistent flow of cold air to cool servers that are subjected to constantly increasing computational load due to the advent of IoT- enabled smart systems. Consequently, increased demand for computing power will bring about increased waste heat dissipation in data centers. In order to bring about a DC energy efficiency, it is imperative to explore the thermal characteristics analysis of an IT room (due to waste heat). This work encompasses the employment of an unsupervised machine learning modelling technique for uncovering weaknesses of the DC cooling system based on real DC monitoring thermal data. The findings of the analysis result in the identification of areas for energy efficiency improvement that will feed into DC recommendations. The methodology employed for this research includes statistical analysis of IT room thermal characteristics, and the identification of individual servers that frequently occur in the hotspot zones. A critical analysis has been conducted on available big dataset of ambient air temperature in the hot aisle of ENEA Portici CRESCO6 computing cluster. Clustering techniques have been used for hotspots localization as well as categorization of nodes based on surrounding air temperature ranges. The principles and approaches covered in this work are replicable for energy efficiency evaluation of any DC and thus, foster transferability. This work showcases applicability of best practices and guidelines in the context of a real commercial DC that transcends the set of existing metrics for DC energy efficiency assessment.
Analysis of Metabolites Changes on Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients After Multilevel Sleep Surgery
Authors: Alterki Abdulmohsen , Joseph Shibu , Thanaraj Thangavel Alphonse , Al-Khairi Irina , Cherian Preethi , Channanath Arshad , Sriraman Devarajan , Ebrahim Mahmoud , Ibrahim Alaaeldin , Tiss Ali , Al-Mulla Fahd , Abubaker Jehad , Abu-Farha Mohamed
Published: July 2020

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is caused by partial or complete obstruction of the upper airways. Corrective surgeries aim at removing obstructions in the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and hypopharynx. OSA is associated with increased risk of various metabolic diseases. Our objective was to evaluate the effect of surgery on the plasma metabolome. Methods: This study included 39 OSA patients who underwent Multilevel Sleep Surgery (MLS). Clinical and anthropometric measures were taken at baseline and 5 months after surgery. Results: The mean Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI) significantly dropped from 22.0 ± 18.5 events/hour to 8.97 ± 9.57 events/hour (p-Value <0.001). The Epworth’s sleepiness Score (ESS) dropped from 12.8 ± 6.23 to 2.95 ± 2.40 (p-Value <0.001) indicating success of the surgery in treating OSA. Plasma levels of metabolites, phosphocholines (PC) PC.41.5, PC.42.3, ceremide (Cer) Cer.44.0, and triglyceride (TG) TG.53.6, TG.55.6 and TG.56.8 were decreased (p-Value<0.05) whereas lysophosphatidylcholines (LPC) 20.0 and PC.39.3 were increased (p-Value<0.05) after surgery. Conclusion: This study highlights the success of MLS in treating OSA. Treatment of OSA resulted in improvement in metabolic status that was characterized by decreased TG, PCs and Cer metabolites post-surgery indicating that the success of the surgery positively impacted the metabolic status of these patients.
Fan-shaped Spectrums of Species and Paleopolyploidy for Crossbreeding Evolution
Authors: Liu Li-Yuan
Published: July 2020

Although Darwin‘s evolutionary mutation theory has been widely accepted, many endeavors tried to challenge it. With more and more observation of successful hybridization and hybrids, the sexual isolation between species has become vague. The mechanism of evolution has been expanded from the classical model of evolution to multiple routes of speciation. Furthermore, a fundamental crossbreeding theory has been raised and proved by two lines of evidences: paleopolyploidy and fan-shaped spectrum of species. Ancient genome duplications are widespread throughout eukaryotic lineages, particularly in plants. The genome polyploidization can break through the sexual incompatibility between diploid counterparts to hybridize and produce new species. By comparing characteristics, all species in every taxon, both in the extinct fossil and extant organisms, can be arranged into fan-shaped spectrum according to their similarity: left primitive type-middle advanced type-right primitive type. The species are primitive at the two ends and advanced at the middle. The primitive two species always resemble two types of more primitive species that can be confirmed as their ancestors respectively, and the middle species is half similar to the two ancestors respectively. These suggest that the species in the spectrum come from two different ancestors by crossbreeding and gene combination. As a sum, advanced species originated from crossbreeding of two primitive ancestors, by major method of polyploidization, and proved by results of fan-shaped spectrum of species. Then, sex is the cause, force and opportunity for evolution.
DEFENSE MECHANISM OF THE MAIN CHARACTER IN LAURIE HALSE ANDERSON’S SPEAK NOVEL
Authors: Hasra Hasnini , Zulfaisya Ritsnaini
Published: July 2020

ABSTRACT

 

This study is a defense mechanism analysis of the main character in Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak novel. It aims at revealing how  defense mechanisms is experienced by Melinda Sordino as the main character of Speak novel by applying Sigmund Freud’s defense mechanism theory. The data is the narration and dialogue in the narrative implying defense mechanism strategies used by the main character in coping up with verbal, physical and phsychological bullying she experienced.  This study uses a descriptive qualitative method. The finding shows that the main character had  repression, rationalization, regression, reaction-formation, projection, replacement, isolation, identification, sublimation and turning to self as defense mechanisms strategies to oversome the conflicts.

 

Keywords: main character; defense mechanisms; phsychoanalysis.
HE INTEGRATION OF SCIENCE IN ISLAMIC EDUCATION
Authors: Retnanto Agus
Published: July 2020

his study aims to know about the integration of science in Islamic education. The type of research is library research. And the results show that the learning of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) using holistic, comprehensive and integrated system will strengthen students' understanding about the creation and miracle of the universe by Allah SWT. It will strengthen the standardized sense of Islam and Islamic standardized lust. Both will form strong personality
THE CONCEPT OF ANTI CORRUPTION RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN BASIC SCHOOL
Authors: Hadziq Abdulloh
Published: July 2020

The phenomenon of the ineffectiveness of the role of religion in building a clean society from corruption must be realized together. Therefore, Islamic education is expected to be a solution in dealing with corruption now and in the future, especially in the early preventive efforts. The theoretical approach of religion-based anti-corruption education seeks to see the extent to which the reality of society can be accommodated in aspects of Anti-Corruption Education, both on material aspects, learning methods, means of infrastructure and so forth. Islamic education in schools can play a role in combating corruption by integrating contextual Islamic learning materials with messages to be conveyed with regard to corruption. The research design used was qualitative which focused on anti-corruption religious education in elementary school. If this concept is applied, it is expected to change in the mindset of learners of religious values that can be applied in empirical life. So that further impact towards the realization of quality and dignified Indonesian society.
PENERAPAN MODEL “BACA, TULIS, DAN BAGI” DALAM PENGUATAN LITERASI PADA MAHASISWA PENDIDIKAN GURU MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH STAIN PAMEKASAN
Authors: Listiana Heni
Published: July 2020

Model baca, tulis, dan bagi adalah sebuah model untuk mengetahui kegiatan literasi yang dilakukan oleh mahasiswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan penerapan diari baca, diari menulis, dan diari berbagi. Dalam menggali data, penelitian ini menggunakan angket, dokumentasi, dan wawancara. Hasilnya penerapan ketiga diari tersebut diolah dengan menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Subyek penelitian ada 37 orang mahasiswa. Dalam mengerapkan model baca, tulis, dan bagi pada penguatan literasi mahasiswa terdiri dari tiga tahapan: kesatu, persiapan kedua, pelaksanaan, dan ketiga adalah analisis. Dalam waktu 30 menit mahasiswa memiliki kemampuan rata-rata membaca 25 halaman. Dan kemampuan menulis mahasiswa dalam waktu 30 menit adalah 10 paragraf. Setiap mahasiswa dalam kegiatan berbagi dapat menyampaikan pada rata-rata 3 orang.
Characteristics of US Rural Hospitals by Obstetric Service Availability, 2017
Authors: Kozhimannil Katy B. , Interrante Julia D. , Tuttle Mariana S. , Henning-Smith Carrie , Admon Lindsay
Published: July 2020

Objectives. To describe characteristics of rural hospitals in the United States by whether they provide labor and delivery (obstetric) care for pregnant patients.

Methods. We used the 2017 American Hospital Association Annual Survey to identify rural hospitals and describe their characteristics based on the lack or provision of obstetric services.

Results. Among the 2019 rural hospitals in the United States, 51% (n = 1032) of rural hospitals did not provide obstetric care. These hospitals were more often located in rural noncore counties (counties with no town of more than 10 000 residents). Rural hospitals without obstetrics also had lower average daily censuses, were more likely to be government owned or for profit compared with nonprofit ownership, and were more likely to not have an emergency department compared with hospitals providing obstetric care (P for all comparisons < .001).

Conclusions. Rural US hospitals that do not provide obstetric care are located in more sparsely populated rural locations and are smaller than hospitals providing obstetric care.

Public Health Implications. Understanding the characteristics of rural hospitals by lack or provision of obstetric services is important to clinical and policy efforts to ensure safe maternity care for rural residents.
Rural-Urban Mortality Disparities: Variations Across Causes of Death and Race/Ethnicity, 2013–2017
Authors: Probst Janice C. , Zahnd Whitney E. , Hung Peiyin , Eberth Jan M. , Crouch Elizabeth L. , Merrell Melinda A.
Published: July 2020

Objectives. To examine rural-urban disparities in overall mortality and leading causes of death across Hispanic (any race) and non-Hispanic White, Black, American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN), and Asian/Pacific Islander populations.

Methods. We performed a retrospective analysis of age-adjusted death rates for all-cause mortality and 5 leading causes of death (cardiovascular, cancer, unintentional injuries, chronic lower respiratory disease, and stroke) by rural versus urban county of residence in the United States and race/ethnicity for the period 2013 to 2017.

Results. Rural populations, across all racial/ethnic groups, had higher all-cause mortality rates than did their urban counterparts. Comparisons within causes of death documented rural disparities for all conditions except cancer and stroke among Hispanic individuals; Hispanic rural residents had death rates similar to or lower than urban residents. Rural Black populations experienced the highest mortality for cardiovascular disease, cancer, and stroke. Unintentional injury and chronic lower respiratory disease mortality were highest in rural AI/AN and rural non-Hispanic White populations, respectively.

Conclusions. Investigating rural-urban disparities without also considering race/ethnicity leaves minority health disparities unexamined and thus unaddressed. Further research is needed to clarify local factors associated with these disparities and to test appropriate interventions.
Health Status and Health Care Utilization of US Adults Under Probation: 2015–2018
Authors: Hawks Laura , Wang Emily A. , Howell Benjamin , Woolhandler Steffie , Himmelstein David U. , Bor David , McCormick Danny
Published: July 2020

Objectives. To compare the health and health care utilization of persons on and not on probation nationally.

Methods. Using the National Survey of Drug Use and Health, a population-based sample of US adults, we compared physical, mental, and substance use disorders and the use of health services of persons (aged 18–49 years) on and not on probation using logistic regression models controlling for age, race/ethnicity, gender, poverty, and insurance status.

Results. Those on probation were more likely to have a physical condition (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.3; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.2, 1.4), mental illness (AOR = 2.4; 95% CI = 2.1, 2.8), or substance use disorder (AOR = 4.2; 95% CI = 3.8, 4.5). They were less likely to attend an outpatient visit (AOR = 0.8; 95% CI = 0.7, 0.9) but more likely to have an emergency department visit (AOR = 1.8; 95% CI = 1.6, 2.0) or hospitalization (AOR = 1.7; 95% CI = 1.5, 1.9).

Conclusions. Persons on probation have an increased burden of disease and receive less outpatient care but more acute services than persons not on probation.

Public Health Implications. Efforts to address the health needs of those with criminal justice involvement should include those on probation.
Unusual Combination of a Fracture Monteggia Equivalent With Post-traumatic Radial Artery Pseudoaneurysm in a Child
Authors: Mehta Rujuta , Agrawal Arpit , Joshi Saurabh , Agashe Mandar , Sinha Sourabh Kumar
Published: July 2020

Case:

We report a unique case of a combination of forearm fracture and traumatic radial artery pseudoaneurysm in an 8-year-old child. The fracture pattern was a Monteggia equivalent with a mid-diaphyseal ulnar fracture and a radial neck fracture with displacement of the distal radial diaphyseal fracture fragment. The pseudoaneurysm, which probably developed after vigorous manipulation by a bonesetter, thrombosed spontaneously, and the fracture was managed nonoperatively with a good outcome.

Conclusion:

Pseudoaneurysm of the radial artery is a rare phenomenon associated with fracture in a child. A history of vigorous manipulation of displaced fracture fragments in the vicinity of a major vessel should raise suspicion of this possible complication.
Intraosseous Plate Reduction and Fixation of Complex Proximal Ulnar Fractures
Authors: Schaller Thomas , Pichiotino Erin , Tanner Stephanie
Published: July 2020

Case:

We describe 2 cases using a novel technique of intraosseous plating of the coronoid as a reduction tool and fixation construct for complex elbow fracture dislocations. Each patient sustained traumatic, complex injuries of the elbow and were radiographically healed at the final follow-up.

Conclusion:

Elbow fracture dislocations are complex injuries because of the interplay between primary and secondary stabilizers. This technique provides access to fracture fragments with minimal to no soft-tissue disruption and does not obstruct additional reduction or fixation of the injury.