bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Q3 Accuracy and SOV Measure Analysis of Application of GA in Protein Secondary Structure Prediction
Authors: Rout Subhendu Bhusan , Mishra Sasmita , Sahoo Susanta Kumar
Published: November 2021

The protein secondary structure prediction (PSP) of the large biological molecule protein is an important task of bioinformatics and in the last decades many machines learning and soft computing methodologies play vital roles in achieving satisfactory results. The protein structural class determination is an important topic in protein science because an idea about protein structural class is quite useful to know about the changes and reaction of a living body in order to design new drugs and medicines. Though several hard computing techniques may be helpful in these areas but focusing upon the steady development and big data size in protein sequences that are entering into databanks, it is a challenge to do experiments with the hard computing techniques. Soft computing techniques like Artificial Neural Network, Fuzzy logic, Genetic Algorithm play a vital role for these types of genomic researches. To face these complex challenges, this article presents a novel method to predict the protein structure by using Genetic Algorithm. The Q3 accuracy and SOV measure analysis with SOVH, SOVE, SOVC value of respective α-helix (H), β-sheet (E) and coil/loop(C) structures are also discussed. The application of Genetic algorithm i.e. the proposed technique GApred provides better result than that of SPIDER2, JPred4, FSVM and SSpro5 for all the three datasets in the experiment. This method is helpful for distinct protein secondary structure prediction and a significant success rate was observed, which indicates that it can be used as a powerful tool in drug design and medicine research.
Deep Neural Network Model for Identification of Predictive Variables and Evaluation of Student’s Academic Performance
Authors: Neha Kandula , Sidiq Jahangeer , Zaman Majid
Published: November 2021

An important concern for students at all levels, from universities to colleges to junior high and high school, is predicting academic achievement and individual performance. Class tests, homework, lab exams, general tests, and final exams all have an impact on a student's academic success or failure. Students' progress can be assessed by looking at their grades in core subjects and electives. The majority of research, on the other hand, says that a student's achievement is best measured by graduation. Researchers set out to develop mathematical models that may be utilized to forecast student academic performance evaluations based on internal and external type predictive indicators. Multiple predictive variables are taken into account for the assessment of student performance while modelling an efficient template for student performance assessment. The proposed model uses Deep Neural Network (DNN) in the process of considering the predictive variables and evaluating student performance using the variables. The proposed model is compared with the traditional models and the results represent that the proposed model accuracy levels are high contrasted to existing models.
Lo viejo en lo nuevo: la política asistencial en el Uruguay actual
Authors: Baráibar Ribero Ximena
Published: November 2021

Este artículo enfoca la política asistencial y el desempeño del Ministerio de Desarrollo Social en el gobierno que asumió el 1 de marzo de 2020, integrado por cinco partidos de derecha que puso fin a quince años de gestión del Frente Amplio. Con base a las propuestas de campaña electoral y declaraciones de las nuevas autoridades, el trabajo analiza la conceptualización de esa política y las medidas planteadas. Se concluye que sin perjuicio de aquellas declaraciones existe una perspectiva residual de la acción estatal; el eje de salida de la pobreza es la esperanza y la superación individual, con apoyos cercanos y teniendo las políticas sociales solamente el papel de facilitar un tránsito a oportunidades que se asumen discursivamente y no se discuten como realidad.
Teaching for Complex Systems Thinking
Authors: Hipkins Rosemary
Published: November 2021

What do a short car trip, a pandemic, the wood-wide fungal web, a challenging learning experience, a storm, transport logistics, and the language(s) we speak have in common? All of them are systems, or multiple sets of systems within systems. What happens in any set of circumstances will depend on a mix of initial conditions, complexity dynamics, and the odd wild card (e.g., a chance event). While it is possible to model and predict what might or perhaps should happen, it is impossible to be certain. “It depends” thinking needs to be applied. Future-focused literature identifies complex systems thinking as an essential capability for citizenship, and this book sets out to show teachers how they might foster it—for themselves as well as for their students. There are implications for pedagogy, curriculum, and assessment. Multiple examples show what changes might look like, for students of different ages, and in different subject contexts. This is a book of several layers: It is both practical and philosophical. There is explicit discussion of parallels between complexity science and indigenous knowledge systems (specifically mātauranga Māori in the New Zealand context). The many examples are designed to appeal to general readers with an interest in the complex challenges facing contemporary societies, as well as to teachers at all levels of the education system.
Role of the Popliteal Fossa in Knee Problems: Theoretical Considerations and Practical Implications
Authors: Eivazi Gh Maghsoud , Alilou Amin , Fereydounnia Sara , Selfe James , Zamani Sahar
Published: November 2021

The popliteal fossa is located at the back of the knee joint and it is an area where blood vessels and nerves and also lymph nodes pass. Popliteal fossa injuries includes nearly 2% of acute knee injuries. The treatment of chronic injuries are always more difficult than acute ones, because its diagnosis would depend on careful interpretation of specific clinical exams. In this review, we describe our current understanding of role of popliteal fossa in knee problems, and summarize the anatomy and functional role of popliteal fossa and popliteomeniscal fibers, and mechanism of popliteomeniscal fibers injuries, and discuss strategies for diagnosis of popliteomeniscal fibers lesions, differential diagnosis, and treatment of the posterolateral corner injuries.
The Relationship Between Emotional Content and Phonological Processing in Persian Speaking Children Who Stutter: A Study by Event-related Potential
Authors: Salehi Sousan , Khatoonabadi Ahmad Reza , Ashrafi Mahmoudreza , Mohammadkhani Ghasem , Maroufizadeh Saman
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Emotion can contribute to the severity of stuttering, although the underlying mechanism is unknown. Event-related Potential (ERP) could be very helpful for assessing emotional processing in persons with stuttering. Our study aimed at the investigation of phonological processing for emotional and neutral words in Children Who Stutter (CWS) by ERP.
Materials and Methods: Ten CWS were given 120 emotional and neutral words to read. Phonological processing was assessed by  aloud  reading  task,  while  simultaneously  ERP  was recorded. The results were analyzed as behavioral (reaction time and accuracy) and electrophysiological (amplitude and topography).
Results: There were significant differences in reaction time and accuracy between positive, negative, and neutral words (P<0.05). The electrophysiological data analysis showed significant differences for a minimum of amplitude in the left frontal area, for a maximum of amplitude   in the right temporal area, and peak to peak distance in the left frontal area (P<0.05). Visual inspection suggested that recorded fluctuations have a bigger amplitude range for neutral words in all brain regions, except prefrontal, frontal and right frontal.
Conclusion: Valence would affect behavioral measures. Generally, emotion facilitates word processing by reducing activity in anterior brain areas in phonological processing time.
Association Between Cognitive Function and Mechanical Pattern of Landing
Authors: Mohammadkhani Nafiseh , Balouchy Ramin , Ghasemian Mohammadreza
Published: November 2021

Introduction: In examining the factors affecting sports injuries, the emphasis is always on physical variables, while cognitive and psychological characteristics can also be effective. Hence, the present study aimed to investigate the relationship between sustained attention as  a neurocognitive function and landing error as a mechanical factor associated with lower limb injuries.
Materials and Methods: 44 female basketball players aged 18-25 years at the national league level participated in this study. The participants were assessed using the continuous performance test, and their landing-jumping was evaluated by the landing error scoring system in two conditions of high and low cognitive load.
Results:  The results showed that people’s  landing errors increased significantly as a result  of increased cognitive needs (P=0.0001). Also, the findings revealed a positive correlation between omission and commission errors with landing error scores in both low and high cognitive load conditions (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Sustained attention could predict the landing error score that is considered a  key risk factor of lower limb injuries. It is recommended that multiple cognitive and physical assessments be used to identify athletes at risk of injury. Hence, cognitive enhancement protocols may be effective along with physical preparation programs.
Determining the Delay Time of the Muscles Around the Knee Joint in Response to Rotational Perturbation From Support Surface
Authors: Ghasemi Dehcheshmeh Fatemeh , Amiri Ali , Maroufi Nader , Jamshidi Aliashraf , Jalaei Shohreh
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Knee joint injuries usually occur in a short time, so analyzing the mechanism and process of this short time can be helpful to prevent similar injuries. This study aimed to determine and compare the reaction time of knee muscles and investigate the effect of  knee position and perturbation direction on the reaction time of knee muscles in response to horizontal rotational perturbation applied to lower leg from support surface area.
Materials and Methods: A total of 30 healthy women volunteers were received ±35 degrees of horizontal rotational perturbation and speed of 120 degrees per second from the sole while standing on the right leg in four conditions (external versus internal rotation of surface while the knee was in both extension and flexion position). Electromyography of knee muscles (vastus medialis and lateralis, medial and lateral hamstring and medial and lateral gastrocnemius) was measured to study the reaction time.
Results: The reaction time of knee muscles during the perturbation was relatively long in this study (124 to 151 ms). It seems that muscles are recruited simultaneously in most conditions except in external rotation perturbation, with extension knee that the internal gastrocnemius muscle had significantly less delay time than the internal hamstring (P<0.05) and external quadriceps (P<0.05). The results show that most of these muscles do not react selectively and dependently on perturbation direction and knee position in response to horizontal rotational perturbation.
Conclusion: In this study, little difference was seen in the reaction time of most knee muscles in all conditions. Thus in response to this type of perturbation, the knee muscles showed co-contraction.
The Role of Intelligence Profiles and Executive Functions (Selective Attention and Switching) in Predicting Creativity Components
Authors: Soleimani Mehran , Yousefi Rahim , Ghazanfarianpour Samira
Published: November 2021

Introduction: In recent decades, researchers in the field of creativity, have become interested in recognizing the factors associated with the growth and development of creativity in children. Therefore, the purpose of this descriptive, correlational study is to detect the role of intelligence profiles and executive functions (selective attention, switching) in predicting creativity components.
Materials and Methods: The statistical population included kids aged 13-15 years living in Isfahan City, Iran in 2015, and so 150 kids were selected by purposive sampling method. The study data were collected using the Delis–Kaplan Executive Function System (D-KEFS) CW simple Stroop test, Gardner’s multiple intelligence questionnaire, and Torrance’s creativity questionnaire, and analyzed by simultaneous multiple regression analysis and the Pearson correlation method in SPSS V. 22.
Results: There were significant positive relationships  between  intrapersonal  intelligence and fluency component, as well as, between logical-mathematical intelligence and flexibility component. The results also showed a significant positive relationship between bodily- kinesthetic intelligence and naturalist intelligence with the originality  component.  There were positive and significant relationships between logical-mathematical, bodily-kinesthetic, intrapersonal, and naturalist intelligence with the elaboration component, as well as, between the selective attention and the fluency component.
Conclusion: The characteristics of intelligence and selective attention can predict the components of creativity
Presence or Absence of the Object Marker “Râ” in the Speech of Aphasic Patients With Agrammatic Broca’s Aphasia
Authors: Tarkashvand Zahra , Rovshan Belghis , Mehri Azar , Karimi Doostan Gholamhossein
Published: November 2021

Introduction: The aims and the importance of the study: Regarding the importance of the object marker “râ” as one of the components of Persian sentences and its little investigation in aphasic Persian speakers, we decided to study its usage in the speech of aphasic patients with agrammatic Broca’s aphasia to know whether aphasic Persian speakers use “râ” in comparison to normal Persian speakers. The agrammatic aphasics are known for not using function words (like the object marker “râ”).
Materials and Methods: In this experimental-descriptive study, two groups were employed. In the first group, six Persian children with Broca’s aphasia participated as the experimental group. The general linguistic capabilities of these patients were evaluated with the Persian aphasic test by speech therapy specialists. In the second group, six Persian-speaking normal persons participated as the control group. Two similar tests were administered to the aphasic and control groups, inspired by Caplan et al. 's test, to know whether they use “râ”. As there was a difference between the two groups, 1-way ANOVA was utilized to see if this difference was statistically significant. To analyze linguistic data, the approaches of Garman, Saffran, Kolk, Friedman, and Dolfić and Fabijanić were applied.
Results: While the control group produced “râ” in all cases, the aphasic group never used it.
Conclusion: It seems that using content words (like “nouns and verbs”) may be more vital than using function words (like “râ”).
Visual Experience is not Necessary for Productive Spatial Cognition
Authors: Nouraeinejad Ali
Published: November 2021

The competence to perceive the spatial surroundings is vital to tasks ranging from catching nearby objects to complex navigation through an unknown environment. Yet, many studies testing the functioning of visually impaired people in spatial tasks reported mixed results. Although the role of vision still remains critical in various aspects for such activities, vision experience is not necessarily needed for productive spatial cognition. The neural plasticity    of the remaining modalities can reorganize the human brain to compensate the effects of blindness in order to efficiently implement the spatial cognition for navigating. The ability to discern the true nature of the human spatial cognition will lead to potential precise applications in the development of aids for visually impaired people.
Advice for Academics About Writing for Publication
Authors: Khatoonabadi Ahmad Reza , Watson Roger
Published: November 2021

The article's abstract is not available.
Altered Respiratory Function in Patients With Low Back Pain: A Review Article
Authors: Abdollahzadeh Zahra , Abbasi Hanieh
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Low Back Pain (LBP) is a major musculoskeletal complaint and a multidimensional problem. This study aimed to answer whether patients with LBP have an altered pattern or a reduced rate of respiration compared to healthy people.
Materials and Methods: Two reviewers searched the PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar databases from 2000 to 2020 using the search terms “low back pain” OR “low backache” OR “lumbago” AND “breath” OR “respiration”. The methodological quality of articles generated by the search was appraised using the modified version of the Newcastle- Ottawa scale.
Results: A total of 7 studies were selected for the final review, with two examining respiratory parameters, one investigating the effects of cognitive tasks on respiratory function, two determining the impact of performing a task on respiratory function, and two observing breathing patterns during different tasks.
Conclusion: Respiratory function is sub-optimal in chronic patients with LBP. Thus, respiratory rehabilitation is crucial to managing LBP problems.
The Significance of Semantic Hierarchy and Canonicity in Sentence Comprehension: A Study of Persian-speaking Patients With Alzheimer
Authors: Azad Omid
Published: November 2021

Introduction: A lot of research in diverse languages has tried to scrutinize the impact of canonicity upon the performance of patients with Alzheimer's disease. Regarding the gap in the Persian setting, this study tried to delve into the nature of this deficit in patients with Alzheimer.
Materials and Methods: This is a case series study, and our subjects included 2 Persian- speaking monolingual patients with Alzheimer and 5 healthy elderly individuals matched with each other according to parameters like educational degree, vernacular tongue, and homeland. The categories to be tested included subject agentive, subject experiencer, object experiencer, and object cleft constructions.
Results: The results of the sentence completion task demonstrated that problems would emerge when patients with Alzheimer try to comprehend the syntactic structures belonged to 2, 3, and 4 categories.
Conclusion: Our findings would demonstrate that patients with Alzheimer have many challenges when trying to map syntactic representation  onto semantic realization. This type of deficit escalates when patients attempt to assign thematic roles to psychological predicates. As for the clinical implication of the research, it was recommended that the type of structures utilized by neuropsychiatrists for the communicative purpose be chosen from utterances that are in line with the mapping strategy.
Using Syllabic Speech Technique to Decline Stuttering Severity in Persian-speaking School-age Children With Stuttering
Authors: Zamani Peyman , Tahmasebi Neda , Mehdifard Mohammad Soroush , Hesam Saeed
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Studies have shown that Syllable Speech Technique (SST) can be a useful  and practical way to achieve stutter-free speech for Children With Stuttering (CWS). In this preliminary study, the use of SST in Persian-speaking school-age CWS was investigated.
Materials and Methods: Ten 8- to 11-year-old students with stuttering were entered in the single-group pretest-posttest study as participants. Their speech fluency has been enhanced using SST accompanied by verbal encouragement for stutter-free speech. The percentage of stuttered syllables, stuttering severity, and communication attitude as outcome measures were evaluated in three time points: before the intervention (T0), after the intervention (T1), and one month after the intervention (T2).
Results: The children showed significantly better scores on all outcome measures at T1 (P≤0.004) and T2 (P≤0.005) compared with T0. There was no significant difference between T1 and T2 (P≥0.026).
Conclusion: The reported benefits of SST in stuttering reduction and speech-related anxiety- relieving of Persian-speaking school-age CWS confirms the feasibility and usefulness of this technique.
Cognitive Assessment and Training in Iranian Retirees: A Study Design Report
Authors: Vahabi Zahra , Rostami Mohammad , Tagi Joghataie Mohammad
Published: November 2021

The article's abstract is not available.
The Relationship Between Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Vestibular Neuritis, and Infection With COVID-19
Authors: Aarabi Saeid , Yazdani Nasrin , Fakhri Javad , Rahimi Vida , Cheraghipour Parsa , Dabiri Sasan
Published: November 2021

Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between sudden sensorineural hearing loss, vestibular neuritis, and infection with COVID-19.
Materials and Methods: In this study, a total of 56 Iranians (32 females and 24 males) with a Mean±SD age of 45.12±14 years were studied in Tehran City, Iran. Individuals diagnosed with Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSNHL) or vestibular neuritis based on definitive diagnostic criteria were included in the study. The methodology comprised four sections of underlying Sudden Hearing Loss,, auditory and vestibular inspection, SARS-CoV-2 Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test, and statistical analysis. Also, the videonystagmography test was used in participants with vertigo to diagnose vestibular neuritis. Pure tone audiometry confirmed SSNHL in some patients with a complaint of hearing loss. Furthermore, tuning fork, Rinne and Weber tests were also performed.
Results: The results of SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR in 56 subjects showed that eight subjects (22.2%) with vestibular neuritis and two with SSNHL (10%) had a positive RT-PCR test. The Chi- square and Fisher exact-tests with a 95% confidence interval revealed no statistically significant (P>0.05) relationship between COVID-19 infection and vestibular neuritis or SSNHL.
Conclusion: The present study showed no statistically significant relationship between audiovestibular disorders and positive SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR test. However, the possibility of this relationship cannot be ruled out, and there is a need for studies with larger sample sizes.
Effect of Intensive Voice Therapy in a Patient With Multiple System Atrophy
Authors: Amirkhani Masoumeh , Mohebinejad Fatemeh
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) is a degenerative neurogenic disorder characterized by multiple symptoms affecting the movements and autonomic nervous system. It reduces the function of various types of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. MSA causes some movement disorders such as dysarthria that is one of the most common symptoms in these patients. The first neurological sign that sometimes progresses is the complete inability to produce speech. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of an intensive voice therapy based on the principles of Lee Silverman Voice Therapy (LSVT) on improving acoustic features, intelligibility, and quality of life index of the patients with MSA.
Materials and Methods: The patient was a 57-year-old woman with MSA disorder. Acoustic assessments of voice, intelligibility, and voice handicap index were performed before and after the treatment program according to LSVT principles.
Results: Acoustic values such as intensity, frequency, and harmonic to noise ratio increased, and jitter and shimmer parameters decreased. Amount of perception of intelligibility increased. A significant decrease in the scores of the quality of life index related to voice handicap was observed.
Conclusion: After treatment by intensive voice therapy, the acoustic assessment revealed improvement in all voice parameters. The perceptual assessment showed improved intelligibility and increased the patient’s quality of life. Intensive voice therapy based on LSVT principles effectively improves the acoustic features, which subsequently cause intelligibility to be more comprehensible. It generally improves verbal communication, which has a positive effect on the patient’s quality of life.
Spodbude in naložbe v primarnem proizvodnem sektorju med globalno pandemijo
Authors: Petrović Vesna , Marjanović Ana
Published: November 2021

Naložbe so osnova za rast in razvoj primarne proizvodnje ter izboljšanje njene konkurenčnosti na domačem in mednarodnem trgu. S seboj pa prinašajo negotovost in visoko stopnjo tveganja, saj od trenutka naložbe do učinka njene donosnosti običajno mine precej časa. Spodbude države so izjemno pomembne tudi za razvoj lokalne primarne proizvodnje in kmetijstva. Trenutne razmere, ki jih povzroča globalna pandemija covida-19, so močno vplivale na razvoj primarne proizvodnje in kmetijstva kot njenega pomembnega dela. Nesporno je, da bodo negativni učinki pandemije ogromni in bodo trajali dlje časa, zato je potrebna ustrezna analiza investicijskih projektov, strategij in spodbud na osnovi ocene razvojnih možnosti primarne proizvodnje. Na uspešno uresničitev naložb vplivajo številni dejavniki, tako notranji kot zunanji. Na mnoge gospodarske subjekte ni mogoče vplivati, v dinamičnem gospodarskem okolju pa se pojavljajo številni drugi, nepredvideni dejavniki, ki lahko odločilno vplivajo na prihodnje poslovanje in preživetje primarne proizvodnje v okviru kmetijske proizvodnje. Kot nadomestna metoda izboljšanja poslovanja gospodarskih subjektov pomemben položaj v sodobni družbi zavzema krožno gospodarstvo. Vsekakor lahko slednje uporabimo kot pozitiven ekonomski model za oživitev primarne proizvodnje in odpravo posledic krize zaradi pandemije covida-19.
Potrošnja lokalno pridelane hrane v Sloveniji med pandemijo COVID-19
Authors: Šinko Simona , Lisec Andrej
Published: November 2021

V Sloveniji se, tako kot drugod po svetu, soočamo s širjenjem virusa SARS-CoV-2, ki je vplival na različna področja naših življenj. Eno izmed področij, ki je bilo prizadeto so tudi oskrbovalne verige živil in zaupanje potrošnikov v oskrbo z živili. V Sloveniji so potrošniki že pred pandemijo v veliki meri kupovali lokalno pridelana živila, so pa raziskave, ki so bile izvedene pred našo, kljub temu zaznale povečanje zaupanja slovenskih potrošnikov do lokalno pridelane hrane zaradi pandemije in njenih posledic. V članku predstavljamo raziskavo, izvedeno meseca oktobra 2021, s katero smo želeli preveriti kakšen je odnos do lokalno pridelane hrane v Sloveniji v času pandemije. Na podlagi pregleda raziskav ostalih avtorjev in naše lastne raziskave, lahko potrdimo, da je pandemija okrepila zaupanje potrošnikov v lokalno pridelana živila.
»Jaz sem 16 % Madžar in 50 % Slovenec in 80 % Anglež.« Jezikovni portreti petošolcev na narodnostno mešanih območjih
Authors: Tibaut Katarina , Lipavic Oštir Alja
Published: November 2021

In this article, which originated as part of the project “Jeziki štejejo” (Languages matter), we discuss the differences in perception of individual languages, expressed through language portraits created by fifth-grade elementary school students. Special attention was paid to the comparison of portraits between pupils in nationally diverse regions (Slovenian Istria and Prekmurje) and pupils in other parts of the country. The results of quantitative analysis of these language portraits reveal statistically relevant differences with regard to the school model. Differences were particularly evident in the choice of marked languages and the position of each individual language in the language portraits.
Microwave Radiation Applied in the N-Aryl-N′-Aminoеthylureas
Authors: Kalistratova A.V. , Oshchepkov M.S. , Ivanova M.S. , Kovalenko L.V. , Boldyrev V.S.
Published: November 2021

The paper considers methods for the N-aryl-N'-aminoethylureas synthesis. The methods can be used as base products for the preparation of potential cytokinin active compounds with oxamate and oxamide functional groups. The previous studies showed that upon the interaction between aryl isocyanates and ethylenediamine, symmetric bisureas become the main reaction products, while the yield of the target 2-aminoethylureas is no more than 10 %. The high yield of N-aryl-N'-(oxamoylamino)ethylurea is also not provided by using one group aminoprotected ethylenediamine. Thus, when using Boc-protection, the yield of target products does not exceed 13 %. In this research, we used the methodology of microwave synthesis in acylation and aminolysis reactions. As a result, N-2-aminoethyl-N'-arylureas with various substituents in the aromatic ring were obtained in good yields. We compared the microwave radiation aminolysis of N,N'-bis(arylcarbamoyl)ethylenediamines, N-aryl-carbamoylimidazoles and diarylureas with ethylenediamine under microwave conditions. Findings of research show that reactions without microwaves proceed with the formation of only trace amounts of the target compounds, which are used for synthesis of structural analogs of phytoactive compounds, in the molecules of which carbamate and urea groups are replaced by oxamate ones
Proceso de atención de enfermería en paciente escolar con síndrome nefrótico. / Process of nursing care in school-age children patient with nephrotic syndrome.
Authors: Custodio-Mendoza Celina , Ramos-Vidal Alejandra , Solís-Gómez Celia del Carmen , Sánchez-Gómez María Eugenia , Guzmán- Morales Magali
Published: November 2021

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Factores asociados a la depresión en personas adultas mayores de área urbana de Tabasco
Authors: Laines Félix Guadalupe Alejandra , González Javier Flor del Pilar , Magaña Pérez Ruben
Published: November 2021

Objetivo. Determinar cuáles son los factores asociados a depresión en adultos mayores empacadores voluntarios en tiendas de autoservicio de Villahermosa, Tabasco.
Material y métodos. Diseño: observacional, prospectivo, transversal. Universo:143 personas adultas Mayores de 60 años. Muestra: No probabilística por conveniencia de 139 adultos mayores con depresión. Criterios de selección: mayores de 60 años; cognitivamente conservados, que aceptaron participar en el estudio; y autorizaron su participación en el mismo firmando consentimiento informado. Variables: sociodemográficas, percepción de la funcionalidad familiar, y depresión. Instrumentos: Escala de Evaluación Geriátrica de Yesevage versión 15 ítems y Apgar Familiar. Análisis: estadísticas descriptivas y razón de posibilidades (OR) con 95% de confianza (p£0.05).
Resultados. Se estudiaron 83 mujeres y 43 hombres, edad media 69.7±5.6 años; mínimo 62, máximo 79 años. Ocupación, 56.9% “labores del hogar”. Escolaridad, 49.2% escolaridad primaria o menor. Frecuencia de depresión 37%. Factor de riesgo: escolaridad “primaria o menor” OR 12.82 (IC95 1.45, 120.78). Factor protector: escolaridad “secundaria o mayor” OR 0.06 (IC95 0.01, 0.68).
Conclusiones. La frecuencia de depresión fue más frecuente en mujeres de este grupo de estudio es mayor a la reportada por otros autores extranjeros. La edad media de presentación es análoga a otros reportes. El nivel de instrucción escolar es un factor determinante.
Czy zwierzę może być dziełem sztuki. Kilka refleksji na marginesie książki Jerzego Lutego „Sztuka jako adaptacja”
Authors: Pietrzak Zbigniew
Published: November 2021

Art as Adaptation [published in Polish as Sztuka jako adaptacja], a book by Jerzy Luty, provokes one to seek the roots of art not only in cultural processes but also in biological (evolutionary) processes. The consequences of this evolutionistic perspective render the question whether other species, apart from human beings, create art, and if so, how it manifests itself valid. In this paper, I emphasise that if we recognise art as the effect of evolutionary processes, we should also face the fact that at least some species of animals should be treated as authors or creators to some degree. What is more, we should recognise that these animals themselves are works of art. To justify this thesis, naturalists point to birds.
The recognition that animals can create art implies another question, namely, whether they have an aesthetic sense. Finally, there is one more question that needs to be reflected upon, which is whether nature itself is beautiful (ugly), or aesthetically neutral, analogous to the question of whether it is good or bad. The latter question is ontological.
EDUCAÇÃO ESPECÍFICA E DIFERENCIADA: complexos culturais da língua materna Haliti-Paresi
Authors: Ferreira Waldinéia Antunes de Alcântara , Zonizokemairô Nilce
Published: November 2021

Este artigo apresenta algumas reflexões relacionadas ao ensino de língua Materna junto ao povo Haliti – Paresi. É resultado de alguns questionamentos proporcionados a partir das aulas no Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu Mestrado Profissional em “Ensino em Contexto Indígena Intercultural” – UNEMAT, acerca de práticas pedagógicas significativas dentro do contexto da escola específica, diferenciada, intercultural e bilíngue. Aborda o lugar da língua materna na escola e os seus complexos culturais constituídos em histórias, memórias e cultura própria. Localiza a língua materna como língua de instrução na escola, como etnopolítica linguística e como fator fundamental da identidade étnica.
ECONOMY OF THE KAINGANG GROUP OF OESTE PAULISTA IN THE TERRA INDÍGENA VANUÍRE
Authors: Porto Junior Francisco Gilson Rebouças , Martins Valquiria Cristina , Moraes Nelson Russo de , Marchetti Cristiane T. B. , Lacerda Anderson da Costa
Published: November 2021

This article aims to describe the historical and ethnographic content of the Kaingang group from Oeste Paulista, in the Indigenous Land Vanuíre, and how they promote their economy. The Kaingang are peoples belonging to the Macro-Jê linguistic group, and the Jê family is considered one of the largest indigenous groups from the population point of view. The methodology adopted for the development of this article is based on bibliographic and descriptive typology, using documentary research as a technique. It is hoped to obtain, with this article, a systematic set of information, which, when reaching the objective of the work, can contribute to a better understanding of the economy of the Kaingang group in Western São Paulo, in the Indigenous Land Vanuíre.
 
KEYWORDS: Ethnodevelopment; Kaingang; Terra Indígena Vanuíre.
Metric Dimension in fuzzy (neutrsophic) Graphs-II
Authors: Garrett Henry
Published: November 2021

In this study, the term dimension is introduced on fuzzy (neutrsophic) graphs. The classes of these specific graphs are chosen to obtain some results based on dimension. The types of crisp notions and fuzzy (neutrsophic) notions are used to make sense about the material of this study and the outline of this study uses some new notions which are crisp and fuzzy (neutrsophic).
Statistical Complexity and Two Van Der Waals’ Phase Transitions
Authors: Plastino Angelo , Pennini Flavia
Published: November 2021

We show that the van der Waals gas does not exhibit just the celebrated liquid-gas 1 transition but also a quantum-classical one. We study the issue with reference to the LMC statistical 2 complexity and in relation to the order-disorder contrast.
Effect of Nutritional Factors and Copper on the Regulation of Laccase Enzymes Production in Pleurotus ostreatus
Authors: Durán-Sequeda Dinary , Suspes Daniela , Maestre Estibenson , Alfaro Manuel , Pérez Gumer , Ramírez Lucía , Pisabarro Antonio G. , Sierra Rocío
Published: November 2021

This research aimed to establish the relationship between carbon-nitrogen nutritional factors and copper sulfate on laccase activity (LA) by Pleurotus ostreatus. Culture media composition was tested to choose the nitrogen source. Yeast extract (YE) was selected as a better nitrogen source than ammonium sulfate. Then, the effect of glucose and YE concentrations on biomass production and LA as response variables was evaluated using central composite experimental designs with and without copper. The results showed that the best culture medium composition was glucose 45 gL-1 and YE 15 gL-1, simultaneously optimizing these two response variables. The fungal transcriptome was obtained in this medium with or without copper, and the differentially expressed genes were found. Main up-regulated transcripts included three laccase genes (lacc2, lacc6, and lacc10) regulated by copper, whereas the principal down-regulated transcripts included a copper transporter (ctr1) and a regulator of nitrogen metabolism (nmr1). These results suggest that Ctr1, which facilitates the entry of copper in the cell, is regulated by nutrient-sufficiency conditions. Once inside, copper induces transcription of laccase genes. This finding could explain why a 10 to 20-fold increase in LA occurs with copper compared to cultures without copper when using the optimal concentration of YE as nitrogen sources.
Coordinative Abilities Importance in Selection Process Optimization of Young Children for the Handball Game: A Questionnaire Overview
Authors: Petrariu Ileana
Published: November 2021

According to the reviewed literature, the selection system in the handball game is quite complex and requires new approaches from specialists, based on the current requirements of this game. It was found that a main selection criterion in the game of handball is the coordination abilities because the handball game is mainly based on coordination. In this paper is related the importance of coordinative abilities development in the handball game for young children (10-12 years old) selection process meet in Romania. The results are obtained from a sociological questionnaire, where 109 specialists in the handball game are interrogated, 38 of them being handball coaches, and 71 being teachers of physical education and sports with abilities in handball game. The answers delivered depend on each specialist experience, the knowledge possessed and the difficulties encountered over the years. As a general overview, in the opinion of the surveyed specialists, the selection process in the handball game for Romania does not live up to their expectations, and the development level of coordination abilities meet in 10-12 years children is medium to weak. A total of 51.9% from the respondents stressed the importance of developing coordination abilities to optimize the selection process of children for handball game, opening a new approach in the modern training methods for performance achievement.
Designing of a Biometric Fingerprint Scanner-Based, Secure, and Low-Cost Electronic Voting Machine for India
Authors: Chakraborty Shubhranil , Bej Debabrata , Roy Dootam , Mahammad Sekh Arif
Published: November 2021

A reliable Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) is proposed and implemented in this study, which is integrated with a biometric fingerprint scanner to ensure a secure election process. This biometric EVM includes features such as an interactive user interface, hack-free design and master lock. The EVM system has the capability of registering user data and storing them in a database through proper authentication. Moreover, the system proposed lowers the requirement for human resources. This paper provides a detailed description of the systematic development of the hardware and software used. The software part includes algorithm development and implementation. A thorough and in-depth understanding of the data and the communication protocols along with the pathways used for storage of data in the devices is provided. Additionally, the cost of the system is 62.82% less than the officially existing EVM machines of India. Furthermore, this study seeks to demonstrate the benefits of such an approach from a technological and a social standpoint.
Human-Following Motion Planning and Control Scheme for Collaborative Robots Based on Human Motion Prediction
Authors: Khawaja Fahad Iqbal , Kanazawa Akira , Kinugawa Jun , Kosuge Kazuhiro
Published: November 2021

Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) for collaborative robots has become an active research topic recently. Collaborative robots assist the human workers in their tasks and improve their efficiency. But the worker should also feel safe and comfortable while interacting with the robot. In this paper, we propose a human-following motion planning and control scheme for a collaborative robot which supplies the necessary parts and tools to a worker in an assembly process in a factory. In our proposed scheme, a 3-D sensing system is employed to measure the skeletal data of the worker. At each sampling time of the sensing system, an optimal delivery position is estimated using the real-time worker data. At the same time, the future positions of the worker are predicted as probabilistic distributions. A Model Predictive Control (MPC) based trajectory planner is used to calculate a robot trajectory that supplies the required parts and tools to the worker and follows the predicted future positions of the worker. We have installed our proposed scheme in a collaborative robot system with a 2-DOF planar manipulator. Experimental results show that the proposed scheme enables the robot to provide anytime assistance to a worker who is moving around in the workspace while ensuring the safety and comfort of the worker.
DOES: A Deep Learning-Based Approach to Estimate Roll and Pitch at Sea
Authors: Di Ciaccio Fabiana , Russo Paolo , Troisi Salvatore
Published: November 2021

The use of Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) for orientation estimation is now common practice in a wide range of applications, e.g., robotics and human motion tracking, aerial vehicles and aerospace, gaming and virtual reality, indoor pedestrian navigation and maritime navigation. The integration of the high-rate measurements can provide very accurate estimates, but these can suffer from errors accumulation due to the sensors drift over longer time scales. To overcome this issue, inertial sensors are typically combined with additional sensors and techniques. As an example, camera-based solutions have drawn a large attention by the community, thanks to their low-costs and easy hardware setup; moreover, impressive results have been demonstrated in the context of Deep Learning. This work presents the preliminary results obtained by DOES , a supportive Deep Learning method specifically designed for maritime navigation, which aims at improving the roll and pitch estimations obtained by common AHRS. DOES recovers these estimations through the analysis of the frames acquired by a low-cost camera pointing the horizon at sea. The training has been performed on the novel ROPIS dataset, presented in the context of this work, acquired using the FrameWO application developed for the scope. Promising results encourage to test other network backbones and to further expand the dataset, improving the accuracy of the results and the range of applications of the method.
Improving Performance of the PRYSTINE Traffic Sign Classification by Using Perturbation-based Explainability Approach
Authors: Sudars Kaspars , Namatēvs Ivars , Ozols Kaspars
Published: November 2021

Model understanding is critical in many domains, particularly those involved in high-stakes decisions, i.e., medicine, criminal justice, and autonomous driving. Explainable AI (XAI) methods are essential for working with black-box models such as Convolutional Neural Networks. This paper evaluates the traffic sign classifier of Deep Neural Network (DNN) from the Programmable Systems for Intelligence in Automobiles (PRYSTINE) project for explainability. The results of explanations were further used for the CNN PRYSTINE classifier vague kernels` compression. After all, the precision of the classifier was evaluated in different pruning scenarios. The proposed classifier performance methodology was realised by creating the original traffic sign and traffic light classification and explanation code. First, the status of the kernels of the network was evaluated for explainability. For this task, the post-hoc, local, meaningful perturbation-based forward explainable method was integrated into the model to evaluate each kernel status of the network. This method enabled distinguishing high and low-impact kernels in the CNN. Second, the vague kernels of the classifier of the last layer before the fully connected layer were excluded by withdrawing them from the network. Third, the network's precision was evaluated in different kernel compression levels. It is shown that by using the XAI approach for network kernel compression, the pruning of 5% of kernels leads only to a 1% loss in traffic sign and traffic light classification precision. The proposed methodology is crucial where execution time and processing capacity prevail.
An Assessment of Heating Load Reduction by Solar Air Heater in Residential Passive Ventilation System
Authors: Matsunaga Junichiro , Kikuta Koki , Hirakawa Hideki , Mizuno Keita , Tajima Masaki , Hayashi Motoya , Fukushima Akira
Published: November 2021

This paper, we examined the technology to maximize the use of renewable energy. The passive ventilation system is expected to reduce the energy consumption of the fan power and the maintenance burden. In addition, the wall-mounted solar air heater can supply thermal energy without using any energy at all. Therefore, we propose a "passive ventilation system with a solar air heater" that combines a passive ventilation system with solar air heater to preheat the air supply and reduce the ventilation load. To evaluate the solar air heater performance in a real environment, we developed a simulation for calculating the heat collection capacity of the solar air heater, and then implemented the system in a real building for verification. Based on the measurement results, the effects of heating load reduction and prediction methods are presented.
Fidelity and Adherence to a Liquefied Petroleum Gas Stove and Fuel Intervention During Gestation: The Multi-country Household Air Pollution Intervention Network (HAPIN) Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Quinn Ashlinn K , Williams Kendra N , Thompson Lisa M , Harvey Steven , Piedrahita Ricardo , Wang Jiantong , Quinn Casey , Pillarisetti Ajay , McCracken John P , Rosenthal Joshua P , Kirby Miles A , Diaz Artiga Anaité , Thangavel Gurusamy , Rosa Ghislaine , Miranda J Jaime , Checkley William , Peel Jennifer L , Clasen Thomas F
Published: November 2021

Background: Clean cookstove interventions can theoretically reduce exposure to household air pollution and benefit health, but this requires near-exclusive use of the stoves, with simultaneous disuse of traditional stoves. Previous cookstove trials have reported low adoption of new stoves and/or extensive continued traditional stove use. Methods: The Household Air Pollution Intervention Network (HAPIN) trial randomized 3195 pregnant women in Guatemala, India, Peru, and Rwanda either to a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) stove and fuel intervention (n = 1590) or to control (n = 1605). The intervention consisted of an LPG stove and two initial cylinders of LPG, free fuel refills delivered to the home, and regular behavioral messaging. We assessed intervention fidelity (delivery of the intervention as intended) and adherence (intervention use) through the end of gestation, as relevant to the first primary health outcome of the trial: infant birth weight. Fidelity and adherence were evaluated using stove and fuel delivery records, questionnaires, visual observations, and temperature-logging stove use monitors (SUMs). Results: 1585 women received the intervention, at a median (interquartile range) of 8.0 (5.0–15.0) days post-randomization and gestational age of 17.9 (15.4–20.6) weeks. Over 96% reported cooking exclusively with LPG at two follow-up visits during pregnancy. Less than 4% reported ever running out of LPG. Complete abandonment of traditional stove cooking was observed in over 67% of intervention households. 31.4% removed their traditional stoves upon receipt of the intervention, and among those who retained traditional stoves, the majority did not use them: traditional stove use was detected via SUMs on a median (interquartile range) of 0.0% (0.0%, 1.6%) of follow-up days (median follow-up = 134 days). Conclusions: Fidelity of the HAPIN intervention, as measured by stove installation, timely ongoing fuel deliveries, and behavioral reinforcement as needed, was high. Exclusive use of the intervention during pregnancy was also high.