bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
When does being watched change pro-environmental behaviors in the laboratory?
Authors: Brick Cameron , Sherman David K
Published: March 2021

Pro-environmental behaviors such as conserving water, reducing flights, or purchasing energy-efficient appliances are subject to social pressures. The influence of norms on behavior is widely studied, but it is less clear which social identities (e.g., political ideology; being an environmentalist) and contextual factors lead individuals to pursue or avoid pro-environmental behaviors. The visibility of behaviors—whether an action can be observed by others—has attracted wide research attention in psychology, business, and economics for theoretical and practical reasons. This paper includes three experiments on visibility, total N = 735 (U.S. university students). There were no effects of visibility on "green" purchases, donation to a conservation organization, or willingness to sign up for a water-reducing student meal plan; these null effects are consistent with a recent Registered Report. Additional predictors are also modeled, such as Openness and the need for status. It remains likely that being observed by certain audiences will affect certain pro-environmental behaviors in certain contexts. The discussion centers on methodological and conceptual issues contributing to null effects and to how future research can usefully explore individual difference moderators, type of audience, and types of pro-environmental behavior that influence when visibility might change conservation behaviors.
Effectiveness of Lecture and Discussion Teaching Methods in Teaching English Language through Figures of Speech
Authors: Sharma Lok Raj , Khanal Ram Nath
Published: March 2021

The main objective of this study is to identify the effectiveness of teaching methods in teaching English language through figures of speech. Thirty-one figures of speech were selected from different prose adverse lines for the study.  The study was experimental in nature and the pretest-post test control group research design was adopted among 120 bachelor third year education students from five campuses of Makawanpur District, Nepal. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the students to form the Control Group and the Experimental Group which were taught by using the lecture teaching method and the discussion teaching method respectively for thirty five days. The paired samples t test in SPSS Version 20 was used to compare Total Pretest Mean Score and Total Posttest Mean Score within groups. The overall reliability of the instruments based on the posttest scores of the students of the both groups of the pilot study was .979 and that of the research study was .968.  The pair samples t test between the Total Pretest Mean Score and the Total Posttest Mean Score of the Control Group (observed t- value=20.652, critical t- value= 2.001 and p< .05) and the Experimental Group (observed t- value= 42.907, critical t- value= 2.001 and p< .05) show that there was a statistically significant difference between the Total Pretest Mean Score and the Total Posttest Mean Score in each group. It justifies that the lecture teaching method and the discussion teaching method were effective within each group.
Repercussions of Stereotyping and Cultural Bigotry in John Updike’s 9/11 Fiction
Authors: Dhobi Saleem
Published: March 2021

This article analyzes Updike’s 9/11 novel, Terrorist to explore the implications of stereotyping and cultural bigotry in US society in the aftermath. The novelist demonstrates the problematic in the cultural integration of minorities particularly Muslims and Jews as represented by Ahmad and Jack Levy. The primary motto of the article is to analyze the novel from the perspective of the protagonists Ahmad and Jack who suffer the cultural and social exclusion in American society. Ahmad is the victim of cultural bigotry and Jack Levy faces discriminatory practices at school. The isolation and marginalization of Ahmad and Jack respectively imply the ethnic crevices prevalent in the US society. The author demonstrates that the dominant cultural groups: European and African Americans do not accept the religious minorities: Muslims and Jews. Consequently, Muslims who are overtly the targets of cultural hatred and marginalization in the aftermath of the 9/11 as portrayed in the novel become hostile toward the Western culture. The efforts for integration of religious minorities are cosmetic as exemplified in the cases of Ahmad and Jack in the text. The writer makes a balance in representing both dominant and Muslim cultures to demonstrate the problems pertaining to ethnic groups at their failure in accommodating differences. The cultural separation and hatred prevalent in US society become obstacles even for those like Jack who seek to integrate. The paper eventually demonstrates the possibility of integration of religious minorities when both mainstream Americans and people of religious minorities conform to accepting the differences.
Genetic Engineering, Globalization and the Future of Ecology: An Ecocritical Study of Margaret Atwood’s The Year of the Flood
Authors: Kaphle Dipak
Published: March 2021

Applying ecocritical perspectives, this study examines and analyzes the impacts of genetic engineering under the dominance of corporate organizations in the era of globalization in Margaret Atwood’s fiction The Year of the Flood. The intrusion of genetic engineering in the age of globalization has been problematic because of the anthropocentric values of the corporate houses. In this context, this study argues that genetic engineering technology, if goes uncontrolled, is manipulated for corporate profit only, and raises serious risks to global biodiversity by promoting monoculture flora and fauna. Similarly, the study proves that the intense profit-making desire of the corporate world leads to global pandemic threatening the existence of natural organisms including humans. Members of the ‘God’s Gardeners’ in The Year of the Flood prepare themselves to be safe from the ‘Waterless Flood,’ a global pandemic that has been the result of uncontrolled experimentation of genetic engineering on food, animals and drug for corporate houses. The text, however, offers the possibilities of saving lives if genetic engineering is used from humanitarian perspectives. This research helps in understanding the role of economic activities in disturbing the global biodiversity. For the purpose of textual analysis, the study applies ecocritical perspectives of Vandana Shiva, Jeffery M. Smith, Claire Hope Cummings, and others with especial focus on “bioimperialism” as discussed by Shiva.
Spreading Curricular Reform: A Social Network Analysis
Authors: Wilson Courtney K.
Published: March 2021

The purpose of this study was to inform not only the education field but also any industry undergoing large-scale reform of the types of organizational roles and relational ties that drive momentum. This study offers an explanation for the spread of organizational change in the context of teacher education reform, specifically in that of University–School Partnerships in the Renewal of Educator Preparation (US Prep). Knowledge of relationships in organizational change informs administration, policy makers, and curriculum change agents of requisite social structures to launch the programs they want to grow, and halt the programs they want to stop. Through social network modeling and a quantitative analysis of social capital exchange, this study illustrates the relational ties within two large state universities implementing the US Prep curricular reform model. The findings of this study support the social network theory of the strength in weak ties or that loosely connected networks foster greater change momentum. The social network analysis illustrates the integral roles and relationships driving the expansion of the coalition and suggests to policy makers that these roles and the types of social capital exchanged are imperative for change efforts that spread.
NEUTRALIZAÇÃO SELETIVA DE ALVOS TOPOLÓGICOS DE ALTO RETORNO EM FACÇÕES CRIMINOSAS
Authors: Da Cunha Bruno Requião
Published: March 2021

Abordam-se neste artigo a origem, comportamento e características topológicas das facções criminosas brasileiras segundo o prisma da ciência de redes. Mostra-se a estreita relação deste fenômeno com a dinâmica topológica de confinamento, resultando no próprio Estado como catalisador da gênese faccional. Se por um lado a organização da teia criminal brasileira é menos hierarquizada e mais horizontal que outros agrupamentos criminosos típicos como as máfias italianas e as células terroristas, por outro lado, esta ordem organizacional expõe fragilidades que podem ser exploradas pelo sistema de controle criminal. Argumenta-se, pois, que a neutralização seletiva de Alvos Topológicos de Alto Retorno (ATAR) em Regime Disciplinar Diferenciado Pleno (RDD Pleno) tem o condão de fragmentar a rede complexa de facções criminosas nacionais, causando uma forte e consistente redução nos índices de violência. A identificação de ATAR se mostra como tarefa híbrida, pois não prescinde das ferramentas tradicionais de investigação, bem como de métodos matemáticos próprios.
EMPREENDEDORISMO MORAL E POPULISMO LEGISLATIVO NAS LEIS QUE CRIMINALIZARAM O RACISMO NO BRASIL
Authors: Cavaleiro Juliana Carleial Mendes
Published: March 2021

O presente artigo se propõe a identificar, num primeiro momento, se as leis que definiram os ilícitos penais de discriminação no Brasil, especialmente voltadas para o preconceito racial, refletiram os anseios do movimento negro brasileiro – ou seja, se os negros – como impulsionadores morais – participaram do processo de criação dessas regras, já que deveriam ser seus beneficiários diretos.Num segundo momento, partindo das observações de de David Garland (GARLAND, 1990) e Michael Tonry (TONRY, 2004) sobre o recrudescimento das leis nos Estados Unidos e o populismo penal naquele país, indaga-se se os textos que resultaram do empreendimento supracitado foram elaborados buscando a melhor forma de atender ao movimento negro com eficácia legislativa ou se refletiram, sobretudo, outros interesses do legislador da época. Teriam sido preponderantes na elaboração dessas leis os propósitos eleitoreiros dos congressistas em detrimento da capacidade de imposição da norma à sociedade – ou, ainda, se agiram os elaboradores conscientes da possível falha na imposição dessas leis.A fala do movimento negro brasileiro foi buscada em publicações de periódicos produzidos ou voltados para a comunidade negra, contemporâneos à elaboração das duas leis que criminalizaram o racismo no Brasil, bem como em artigos acadêmicos, especialmente de autores negros, e anais de congressos.
A DEPENDABILIDADE EM UM SISTEMA DE TELECOMUNICAÇÕES CRÍTICA: a percepção do usuário como instrumento de poder informacional para segurança pública
Authors: Assumpção Luciano Castilho
Published: March 2021

Na sociedade da informação, uso adequado de equipamentos de telecomunicações em missão crítica  nas operações de segurança pública visa anteder  requisitos de domínio da informação e segurança de operadores. Desta forma se exerce o poder informacional evidenciado nas ações Policiais na medida em que tais requisitos são observados. A dependabilidade descreve a relação destes requisitos com a percepção dos usuários por meio de níveis aceitáveis de falhas em situações como em que os requisitos de disponibilidade dependem da infraestrutura da organização e suas  limitações. O objetivo desta pesquisa é descrever propostas de soluções a partir das experiências de uso baseada na dependabilidade.  Trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratória e descritiva utilizando-se de estudo de casos, e observação direta de troca de mensagens em operações policiais e  analisando-as elaborar propostas de soluções a partir das experiências de uso baseada nos padrões encontrados. Os resultados propõe formas alternativas de uso dos equipamentos mesmo na presença de falhas de cobertura, assegurando o requisito da disponibilidade. Assim se pode proporcionar uma melhor percepção do usuário com relação ao sistema propondo alternativas ao  exercício do poder informacional em atividades ostensivas considerando não apenas as questões tecnológicas, mas também as humanas e organizacionais.
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Authors: RBCP Equipe Editorial
Published: March 2021

RBCP v. 12, n. 4, 2021
Influence of Behaviourist and Cognitivist Theories in Adult Language Acquisition
Authors: Devaki V
Published: March 2021

Linguistics and psychological schools of thought had a great influence on language acquisition theories It is still under discussion whether second language acquisition is easy or effortless for adults to learn or not.  In non-teaching environments, children can learn their native language quickly, whereas adults cannot. Many researchers believe that adults can quickly acquire a second language due to their high level of cognition clear, logical thinking and strong self-observation skills, while some linguistics researchers consider that it is difficult for adults to develop a second-language acquisition. Therefore, this paper explores to what extent the theories of behavioral and cognitive influence adult acquisition in the second language process. This study considered that these theories have highlighted the difference between the way that children and adults learn to the point that adults appear to “lift the bar” unrealistically when they try to learn an additional language. The novelty of this study is in how the analysis gave a new direction for adult language acquisition theorists to guide adults to mimic children’s way of acquisitioning their first language.
Translanguaging as a Pedagogical Strategy in EFL Classroom
Authors: Sahib Rahmawansyah
Published: March 2021

This study investigates the use of Translanguaging as a Pedagogical Strategy by an EFL teacher in terms of interaction between the teacher and the students in teaching and learning process. It focuses to explore the teacher’s reason for using translanguaging in EFL Classroom, and to explore the benefits of teacher’s translanguaging on students in EFL Classroom. This study applied qualitative method. Two meetings of classroom observations were recorded by using audio recorder. Also, a teacher and ten students were interviewed after the classroom observation. The recordings and interviews were transcribed and analyzed based on the teacher’s reason for using translanguaging in EFL Classroom, and the benefits of teacher’s translanguaging on students. In the research findings there were three kinds of languages namely English as the Foreign language, Indonesia as the national language, and Konjo as the local language that used by the teacher and students in practice of translanguaging during teaching and learning process in EFL Classroom. Therefore, there were four teacher’s reason used translanguaging in EFL Classroom. Furthermore, there were six benefits of teacher’s translanguaging on students in EFL Classroom
Digital Application in EFL Classroom Activity
Authors: Andriani Refika
Published: March 2021

This research aims at improving students’ writing performance on narrative text by using digital application namely edmodo. The method of the research was Classroom Action Research (CAR). The actions were implemented in a cycle. The researcher collaborates with the English teacher as the collaborator in conducting the research. The participants of the research were 20 students of grade tenth Administrasi Perkantoran 1 of SMK Nurul Falah Pekanbaru. The data were taken by using test, observation checklist, field note, and interview. After analyzing the data, it is found that the use of edmodo in writing narrative text activity was able to improve the students’ writing performance. In the other hand, the students were able to generate idea, identify and use various vocabularies, use the appropriate language use and mechanics. The data shows that the students’ score was 80.85. It was improved significantly from the students’ previous daily score, 69.  There were several factors that influence the improvement. They are the media, learning activity, and teacher’s ability toward the application usage. Digital application edmodo is an interesting media that can catch the students’ attention so that the students were focus on the use of the media. Learning activity by using edmodo can improve the students’ enthusiasm. They enjoyed learning to write through edmodo with no worry of being mistake.  The teachers’ capability of using edmodo motivated and help students to be creative in writing.
An Analysis of Students’ Mastery of Vocabulary
Authors: Andriani Desi , Sriwahyuningsih Vera
Published: March 2021

Vocabulary is an important thing in English. Therefore, at university vocabulary is a compulsory subject for English language study program. Students cannot speak, write, listen, and read the reading texts when they do not have enough vocabulary to understand them. Thus, students should master vocabulary. The research is a descriptive one. Population is students of UPI YPTK Padang in 2018/2019 academic year. The sample of the research is students of English education faculty. They were thirty four students. The data were collected by using test and questionnaire. The test is given to know students’ ability in vocabulary mastery. It consists of thirty questions. It consists of matching test for giving definition of a word, filling blank space and finding new vocabularies from unarranged letters. The result of the test showed that different abilities of students in mastery vocabulary. The students can find new vocabularies from unarranged letters. This was an interesting activity for them. Then, in matching the vocabularies to the definitions or synonyms, the students also could do it. The questionnaire proved that students have good ability in mastery vocabulary but they have some difficulties related to the some aspects such as grammar and spelling.
Investigating Students’ Needs for Effective English Online Learning During Covid-19 for Polbeng Students
Authors: Destianingsih Arita , Satria Ari
Published: March 2021

Abstract: The aim of this study is to investigate the students needs for effective English online learning during Covid-19 for State Polytechnic of Bengkalis students. Descriptive survey method was used to find out the target needs and learning needs related to online learning.  The data collection used was questionnaire with random samples of 116 students from five different study program. The result of the finding revealed that there were several tools that can be used during online class by considering both students and teachers internet access. The effective tools that can be utilized in explaining the subject and as the virtual tool to replace face to face meeting is Zoom application, while to share and submit the assignment the students preferred Google classroom and WhatsApp. Numerous activities and learning input are also highlighted in order to engage the students to be active in online class. The teachers roles in online class is pointed.
NILAI PENDIDIKAN ISLAM DALAM GURINDAM DUA BELAS KARYA RAJA ALI HAJI
Authors: Ilyas Ilyas , H. Putera Griven , Muliardi Muliardi
Published: March 2021

This writing analyzes values an Islamic teaching by focusing on a text Gurindam Dua Belas written by Raja Ali Haji. The result shows that Gurindam Dua Belas containing many Islamic values which is the actualization of Al Qur’an and Hadist as the main source of Islamic teaching. From the discussion, it is found out that the Islamic values contained in Gurindam Dua Belas are very comprehensive which covers the core of the basic teaching of Islam. The basic values consist of Ilahiyah value and insyaniyah value. The primary Ilahiyah value deals with faith (Iman), Islam, ihsan, taqwa, ikhlas, tawwakal, patient, and syukur (thankful). The insaniyah value consists of silaturahmi, ukhuwah, iffah, qawamiyah, and munfiqun. Those values bear noble akhlak reflected in attitudes and daily behaviors.
PENGARUH KEBERAKSARAAN PADA TEMA KEMELAYUAN DALAM SAJAK BEBERAPA PENYAIR RIAU (SEBUAH DUGAAN)
Authors: Puspita Alvi
Published: March 2021

Reading a number of works by Riau poets, at least some of the same things felt. Especially in nuances and thematic namely gloom, anger and maleness. This paper tries to explain one of the alleged causes of this, namely the issue of literacy. That the coming of literacy also brings new perspectives in seeing 'self' and 'outside of ourselves' as contained in cultural products, one of which is literary work. Taufik Ikram Jamil and Marhalim Zaini are two Riau poets whose work was discussed in this paper.
Perancangan Sistem Pengendali Jarak Jauh Berbasis Mikrokontroler Pada Rumah Cerdas
Authors: Lewi Lewi , Rahman Abdul
Published: March 2021

In the construction of a house, the model or design is often the main priority, while the electrical installation is not given much attention. As a result, the need for electrical energy is increasing rapidly. In addition, the increasing demand for electrical energy is also due to a lack of supervision and control over household electricity consumption. A simple solution to save energy while facilitating monitoring of electrical energy use is a system that integrated with various devices in the house. This system is also necessary because it can be controlled by the owner of the house remotely, namely by short message (SMS). This control system is controlled by an Arduino microcontroller as a control center connected to a device to turn on the lights. The microcontroller is connected to the GSM Shield which functions as a device that receives messages as short as those sent by the home owner. The contents of the message received by the GSM Shield will be read by the microcontroller and if the contents of the message are correct, the microcontroller can give instructions to the device to turn on the light.
Improvement the methodology and quality of measurement of the Producer Price Index (PPI) in industry from the perspective of data users- some reflections
Authors: Szutkowska Jolanta
Published: March 2021

The development of ICT technology and digital economy contribute to changes in the way of production and redistribution of goods and services in various areas of life, which affect the growing expectations of users in relation to producer price statistics in the context of Producer Price Index (PPI). It is important to provide data on producer prices that reflect current price trends in a timely and accurate manner. They should be harmonised, comparable and ensure consistency of statistical observations with other coherent data. An important value of statistical data is therefore the optimal use of their potential in the processes of monitoring producer prices and assessment of their impact on the development of inflationary pressure on the producer’s market as well as control of the business cycle. What does the level of credibility of the PPI determine? How users can contribute for obtaining relevant data with good quality? What role do the methodology and quality of the survey process play in this respect? The answer to these questions is the article “Improvement the methodology and quality of measurement of the Producer Price Index (PPI) in industry from the perspective of data users- some reflections”.
Methodological, technological and design challenges in the new multisource statistics ecosystem
Authors: Alleva Giorgio , Baldacci Emanuele , Falorsi Pietro Demetrio
Published: March 2021

We are experiencing noteworthy changes in our societies, related to the impact of health and safety in the post-COVID19 pandemic; globalization; digital technologies; on the perimeter, organization and performances of companies; and climate change, including on ecosystems and biodiversity. In this paper, we present future challenges and developments of statistics and official statistics along four main axes: data, capabilities to manage data, methods, and data governance. Nobody can address alone the new challenges of the information society. Partnerships among official statistics, academia, public and private researches, and users, are fundamental. It is necessary to adopt a strategy and a coherent plan of action at the global level to support the modernization of official statistics to answer societal challenges.
3D print material study to reproduce the function of pig heart tissue
Authors: Kim Jung-Hun , Park Chun-Kyu , Park Ji-Eun , Lee Jong-Min
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND: Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology for heart simulation can be represented as complex anatomical structures, and objective information can be provided. OBJECTIVE: We studied 3D print material to find a material with the same elastic coefficient as pig elastic coefficient. METHODS: Pig heart sample, Agilus sample, Tango sample, TPU sample, and silicone sample were studied. The elastic coefficient of each specimen was measured using an elastic coefficient measuring instrument. The analysis was performed using the average value of ten specimens of the same size. We suggested an equation to find the elastic coefficient of material by the thickness using the elastic coefficient of Agilus, Tango, and silicone. RESULTS: The sample with similar elasticity to the pig sample did not show the same coefficient of elasticity at the same sample size. In Tango, the 0.5 mm high elastic force was about 3 times higher than the pig sample 7 mm elastic force. CONCLUSIONS: The study was conducted using 3D print material and silicone which can reproduce the elasticity of pig heart. However, no material is currently available to reproduce pig heart sample of the same size. However, if the heart is developed considering only elasticity, it can be sufficiently reproduced using the research results.
The roles of metastasis-related proteins in the development of giant cell tumor of bone, osteosarcoma and Ewing’s sarcoma
Authors: Dou Bo , Chen Tianrui , Chu Qiubo , Zhang Guirong , Meng Zhaoli
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND: Giant cell tumor of bone (GC), osteosarcoma (OS) and Ewing’s sarcoma (ES) are three different types of bone cancer with common and specific pathology features. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship and differences of the three bone tumors using clinical samples. METHODS: Through screening the profiles of clinical samples from GC, OS and ES patients using a humanoncology array, we found 26, 25 and 15 tumorigenesis factors significantly increased in GS, OS and ES tissues compared to normal individuals. eNOS, endostatin, HIF-1α, IL-6, CCL2/MCP-1, CCL8/MCP-2, CCL7/MCP-3, Tie and VEGF directly or indirectly involve in the metastasis Therefore, expression levels of the 6 factors were further determined by Western blot. RESULTS: The results showed levels of MCP1, MCP2, MCP3 or IL-6 in the GS, OS and ES significantly increased, and the expression levels of angiogenesis and anti-angiogenesis factors containing eNOS, endostatin, HIF-1α, Tie or VEGF were enhanced. CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that eNOS, endostatin, HIF-1α, IL-6, CCL2/MCP-1, CCL8/MCP-2, CCL7/MCP-3, Tie and VEGF may play important roles in tumorigenesis, reveal the expression differences of tumor-associated cytokines and angiogenesis related factors, and provide clinical evidence for studying the mechanisms on the metastasis in GC, OS and ES.
Effects of masticatory exercise on cognitive function in community-dwelling older adults
Authors: Kim Tae-Hoon
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND: Mastication improves cognitive function by activating cerebral cortical activity, and it is important to demonstrate the cognitive effects of masticatory training using a variety of different interventions. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of masticatory exercise on cognitive function in healthy older adults living in the community. METHODS: For six weeks, twelve participants performed a masticatory exercise using a NOSICK exerciser device, and thirteen subjects performed daily life without masticatory exercises. Trail Making Test, Digit Span Test, and Stroop test were used to measure the cognitive function. RESULTS: The participants in the experimental group showed significant improvements in TMT-A/B (p= 0.001 and 0.004), DST-forward (p= 0.001), and ST-word (p= 0.001). The effect sizes after the intervention were calculated as (1.2 and 0.8) for TMT-A/B, (0.8 and 0.2) for Digit Span Test forward/backward, and (0.6 and 0.2) for Stroop test color/word. CONCLUSIONS: We suggest that the masticatory exercises improve cognitive function in healthy older adults. Therefore, masticatory exercises can be used as a therapeutic exercise during cognitive rehabilitation.
Prediction and follow-up of risk factors for severe SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia and application of CT visual scoring
Authors: Ye Yingjian , Wu Xiaxia , Li Xiumei , Xu Chunmei , Wang Qingpeng , Yuan Wenhuan , Zhang Li , Li Huan , Zheng Lishi , Li Qiongxia , He Zhibing , Liu Bo
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND: The SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia infection is associated with high rates of hospitalization and mortality and this has placed healthcare systems under strain. Our study provides a novel method for the progress prediction, clinical treatment and prognosis of NCP, and has important clinical value for timely treatment of severe NCP patients. OBJECTIVE: To summarize the clinical features and severe illness risk factors of the patients with novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP), in order to provide support for the progression prediction, clinical treatment and prognosis of NCP patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 196 NCP patients treated in our hospital from January 25, 2020 to June 21, 2020 were divided into the severe group and the mild group. The clinical features of the two groups were analyzed and compared. The risk factors were explored by using multivariate logistic regression, and the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was obtained. The correlations of the risk factors with the prognosis of NCP were investigated combined with the lung function test. RESULTS: The primary clinical symptoms of 196 cases of NCP included fever in 167 cases (85.2%) and cough in 121 cases (61.73%). The chest computed tomography (CT) scans of the 178 cases (90.81%) showed a typical ground-glass opacification. In 149 cases, the lymphocyte count was decreased, while the levels of creatine kinase (CK), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), c-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and D-dimer (D-D) increased. 44 cases (22.45%) were found to be severely ill. The multivariate logistic regression analysis demonstrated that age, underlying disease, length of hospital stay, body mass index (BMI), LDH, chest CT visual score, absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) and CRP were risk factors for severe
Prediction of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy based on placental growth factor
Authors: Xu Qi , Sun Ge , Zhang Song , Liu Guoli , Yang Lin , Meng Yu , Chen Aiqing , Yang Yimin , Li Xuwen , Hao Dongmei , Liu Xiaohong , Shao Jing
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND: The prediction of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) mainly involves various aspects such as maternal characteristics and biomarkers. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to study the effect of the HDP prediction model with or without placental growth factor (PlGF). METHODS: This study used maternal factors and PlGF, and standardized the data uniformly. At 12–20 weeks, the comprehensive comparison of model quality with or without PlGF was conducted by logistic regression. RESULTS: The area under curve and the model accuracy of the model with PlGF were higher than those of the model without PlGF. The accuracy of the model with PlGF was above 90%. CONCLUSIONS: Adding PlGF to the model for predicting HDP improved the accuracy and effectiveness of the model. This study confirmed the predictive performance of PlGF.
Effects of core-postural stabilisation on fluoroscopy diaphragmatic measurement and dyspnea in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomized single-blinded clinical trial
Authors: Jung Gihoon , Park Chanhee , Hwang Jongseok , You Joshua (Sung) H. , Yi Chunghwi , Choi Woochol Joseph
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND: While respiratory and core-postural stabilisation has recently gained a widespread acceptance to improve pulmonary function and dyspena, the therapeutic effects of and rationale underlying the use of respiratory and core-postural stabilisation in the management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have not been investigated. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to compare the effects of abdominal breathing and respiratory and core-postural stabilisation on diaphragmatic movement and pulmonary function. METHODS: Fourteen patients with moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were randomly assigned to either the respiratory and core-postural stabilisation or abdominal breathing group. All patients underwent fluoroscopy-guided chest X-ray imaging and pulmonary function tests before and after the interventions; the modified Medical Research Council questionnaire was also administered before and after the interventions. Six sessions of either intervention were consistently provided. The obtained data were assessed using independent t-tests and Wilcoxon signed-rank test with a significance threshold of P< 0.05. RESULTS: Respiratory and core-postural stabilisation was more effective in increasing diaphragmatic movements than abdominal breathing (P< 0.05). Pulmonary function tests revealed more significant differences in the forced vital capacity (FVC(%)predicted) only after respiratory and core-postural stabilisation (P= 0.004). The Medical Research Council questionnaire score was significantly different within the Respiratory and core-postural stabilisation group (P= 0.014). CONCLUSIONS: Our novel results suggest that the effects of respiratory and core-postural stabilisation breathing on diaphragmatic movement and pulmonary function were superior to those of abdominal breathing in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
A precision neurorehabilitation using SSEP for early detection of sensory deficit and restoration of the motor recovery in balance, gait and activities of daily living in acute stroke
Authors: Yoon Hyunsik , Park Chanhee , Park Ilbong , Kim Kyoungtae , Cha Youngjoo
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND: Impaired sensory in acute stroke patients results in dynamic balance, gait and activities of daily living (ADL) impairment. OBJECTIVE: The aim of present study was to examine the correlation between somatosensory-evoked potential (SSEP) parameters and motor recovery in balance, gait and ADL performance in hemiparetic stroke survivors. METHODS: One hundred and one participants with hemiparetic stroke (43 males, 58 females; mean age, 6538 ± 1222 years; post-stroke duration, 199 ± 0.74 month) participated in this study. The Electro Synergy system (Viasys Healthcare; San Diego, CA, USA) was applied to measure SSEP measurement. The 101 stroke survivors were divided into three groups consistent with their SSEP results: sensory normal group; sensory impaired group; sensory absent group. All the subject participated the inpatient rehabilitation intervention for 4 weeks. Analyses of variance (ANOVA) were used to verify the group difference among the three groups after the treatment. RESULTS: ANOVA revealed the significant difference (p< 0.01). The Scheffe test demonstrated that the sensory normal group showed greater increasement in Modified Barthel Index (MBI), Fugl-Myer Assessment (FMA), Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS), Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Functional Ambulation Category (FAC) scores than the sensory impaired and absent group (p< 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Our research provides therapeutic evidence that correlation of somatosensory functions on motor recovery, balance, gait, and ADL in patients with hemiplegic stroke.
Robust deep learning pipeline for PVC beats localization
Authors: Petryshak Bohdan , Kachko Illia , Maksymenko Mykola , Dobosevych Oles
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND: Premature ventricular contraction (PVC) is among the most frequently occurring types of arrhythmias. Existing approaches for automated PVC identification suffer from a range of disadvantages related to hand-crafted features and benchmarking on datasets with a tiny sample of PVC beats. OBJECTIVE: The main objective is to address the drawbacks described above in the proposed framework, which takes a raw ECG signal as an input and localizes R peaks of the PVC beats. METHODS: Our method consists of two neural networks. First, an encoder-decoder architecture trained on PVC-rich dataset localizes the R peak of both Normal and anomalous heartbeats. Provided R peaks positions, our CardioIncNet model does the delineation of healthy versus PVC beats. RESULTS: We have performed an extensive evaluation of our pipeline with both single- and cross-dataset paradigms on three public datasets. Our approach results in over 0.99 and 0.979 F1-measure on both single- and cross-dataset paradigms for R peaks localization task and above 0.96 and 0.85 F1 score for the PVC beats classification task. CONCLUSIONS: We have shown a method that provides robust performance beyond the beats of Normal nature and clearly outperforms classical algorithms both in the case of a single and cross-dataset evaluation. We provide a Github1 repository for the reproduction of the results.
Quantitative metabolic characteristics in the peritumoral region of gliomas at 7T
Authors: Yan Gen , Yi Meizhi , Li Shengkai , Yang Lin , Dai Zhuozhi , Xuan Yinghua , Wu Renhua
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND: The determination of tumor peripheral is of great significance in clinical diagnosis and treatment. OBJECTIVE: In this study, we aim to obtain the metabolic condition in tumor peripheral of gliomas in vivo at 7T. METHODS: C6 glioma cells were implanted into the right basal ganglia of Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats under stereotactic guided to create the glioma models. The models were sequentially undergone MRI and MRS examination on an 7T MR scanner designed for animals 7 days after the operation. Neuro metabolites were investigated from the center of the tumor, solid part of the tumor, peritumoral region, and contralateral white matter, and be quantified using the LCmodel software. Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) immunohistochemistry and conventional hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining were performed after the imaging protocol. RESULTS: Our results found that the inositol (Ins) and taurine (Tau) significantly defected in tumor peripheral compared to both tumor solid and normal tissues (P< 0.05). In contrast, the glutamate and glutamine (Glx) escalated and peaked at the tumor peripheral (P< 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: This study revealed that Ins, Tau, and Glx have the potential to provide specific biomarkers for the location of tumor peripheral of glioma.
Derechos humanos y publicidad sexista: una alternativa de tutela legal desde la Ley N°19.496 que establece normas sobre protección a los derechos de los consumidores
Authors: Cañete Duarte Rossana , Fernández Rojas Natalia
Published: March 2021

El presente trabajo se sustenta en una visión crítica acerca del uso de la imagen de las mujeres, niñas y adolescentes en la actividad publicitaria y la autorregulación de la publicidad sexista en Chile. Desde una óptica jurídico-normativa, se analiza el derecho internacional de los derechos humanos de las mujeres, en específico los instrumentos suscritos y ratificados por el país, así como la regulación nacional de la publicidad. Las autoras proponen, en pos de una tutela jurídica efectiva, la incorporación de un tipo infraccional a la Ley N° 19.496 que establece normas sobre protección de los derechos de los consumidores y la utilización de los procedimientos especiales para la protección de los intereses colectivos o difusos, entre otras prerrogativas en favor de las personas consumidoras.
A Brief History of Packaging
Authors: Berger Kenneth R.
Published: March 2021

For each product's needs, there are good packaging solutions. Though packages are often taken for granted, they are the result of many years of innovation -- in some cases accidental. A brief review of the more popular packaging developments are included in this fact sheet. This document is ABE321, one of a series of the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date December 2002. Reviewed December 2005.

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ae206
Seed Production of Goldenmane Tickseed
Authors: Norcini Jeffrey G.
Published: March 2021

The genus Coreopsis is Florida's State Wildflower. Coreopsis basalis, commonly known as Goldenmane Tickseed or Dye Flower, brightens roadsides and fields of central and north Florida from as early as April to as late as mid-June. During dry years, however, flowering is mainly in May. This drought-tolerant, annual usually is found from North Carolina to Texas, although it has been observed as far north as Connecticut and Illinois. This document is ENH 882, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date November 2003. 

ENH882/EP139: Seed Production of Goldenmane Coreopsis (ufl.edu)
Florida's Council of 100 and the Future of Water Supply Management in Florida
Authors: Carriker Roy R.
Published: March 2021

The purpose of this EDIS publication is to provide a synopsis of the task force report, including summaries of its findings and recommendations. This is EDIS document FE470, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, UF/IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published December 2003. 

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe470
Elder Companion Lesson 3 Communication
Authors: Bolton Elizabeth B.
Published: March 2021

This document is FCS5249/FY589, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, UF/IFAS, Gainesville 32611. First published: September 1999. Revised: January 2004.
Financial Issues
Authors: Turner Josephine
Published: March 2021

The most common financial problems older adults face in later life are described in this document. This document is FCS2212/FY627, one of a series of publications from the distance education in-service "Aging in the21st Century." First published: September 2003.

FCS2212/FY627: Financial Issues (ufl.edu)
Florida Predatory Stink Bug (unofficial common name), Euthyrhynchus floridanus (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)
Authors: Mead Frank W. , Richman David B.
Published: March 2021

The predatory stink bug, Euthyrhynchus floridanus (Linnaeus), is considered a beneficial insect because most of its prey consists of plant-damaging bugs, beetles, and caterpillars. This stink bug is primarily a Neotropical species that ranges into southeastern quarter of the United States. It seldom plays more than a minor role in the natural control of insects in Florida, but its prey includes such economic species as southern green stink bug, Nezara viridula (Linnaeus); orangedog, Papilio cresphontes Cramer; velvetbean caterpillar, Anticarsia gemmatalis Hübner; Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say); West Indian sugarcane rootstalk borer, Diaprepes abbreviatus (Linnaeus), and others. This document is EENY-157 (originally published as DPI Entomology Circulars 174 and 242), one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published: September 2000. 

EENY157/IN314: Florida Predatory Stink Bug (unofficial common name), Euthyrhynchus floridanus (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) (ufl.edu)
Myeloid Leukosis (J-virus) - An International Broiler Industry Concern
Authors: Butcher Gary D. , Miles Richard D.
Published: March 2021

Myeloid leukosis (ML) or myelocytomatosis/myeloblastosis is caused by a retrovirus in the Avian Leukosis/Sarcoma Group of Retroviruses (ALV). This ALV subgroup J virus (ALV-J), which is identified as the etiologic agent for ML, has caused substantial losses in heavy breeders in many areas of the world. This document is VM131, one of a series of the Veterinary Medicine-Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date May 1, 2002. 

VM131/VM096: Myeloid Leukosis (J-virus)?An International Broiler Industry Concern (ufl.edu)
Kajian Strategi Pemasaran Obyek Wisata Gunung Kawi Tampaksiring Kabupaten Gianyar Ditinjau dari Persepsi Wisatawan
Authors: Astrama I Made , Mahayasa I Gede Aryana
Published: March 2021

The purpose of this research is to study the marketing strategy model of the Gunung Kawi Cliff Temple in Tampaksiring. The main target of tourism development must be to improve the welfare of the community, especially the people of Tampaksiring Gianyar. Respondents were 74 tourists. The research was conducted by sampling. This study uses descriptive analysis to determine inferential by evaluating the measurement model (outer model) and the structural model (structural model / inner model). The results show that the attributes of tourism objects have a positive and significant effect on the image, the promotion has a significant effect on the image, and individual characteristics have a positive and significant effect on the image, but the image itself has a positive and significant influence on the decision of tourists to visit tourist objects. Tebing Gunung Kawi Temple, Tampasiring.
NASSIN KAPSAMADIĞI MESELELER VE ŞER’Î HÜKÜM TANIMI
Authors: BAKTI Ahmet Selman
Published: March 2021

Meydana gelen bütün meselelerin hükmü naslarda bulunmadığından fukaha şer’î hükme ulaşmak için çeşitli usulî enstrümanlar geliştirmiştir. Fakat bunlarla hüküm çıkarılmasının meşruiyeti ve kullanımıyla ilgili şartlar üzerinde ittifak sağlanamamıştır. Aslında mesele varılan hükmü neyin şer’î kıldığı yani şer’î hükmün tanımıyla ilgilidir. Zira nassın kapsamadığı meselede varılan yargı şer’î hüküm tanımınca onanmayabilir. Hükmü hitaba eşitleyerek hüsün-kubuhun aklîliğini reddettiğinden yaygın tanımın aksi görüştekilerce esas alınması bir çelişki olacaktır. Dolayısıyla hüküm hüsün-kubuhun aklîliğini savunanları bu çelişkiden kurtaracak şekilde yeniden tanımlanmalıdır. Nass-vakıa arasındaki makasın gittikçe açıldığı günümüzde tanım, hükmün doğru tespiti ve nasların yerli yerinde kullanımına da katkı sağlamalıdır.
A Representação Social dos alunos do Curso Técnico em Agropecuária Integrado ao Ensino Médio do campus Januária do Instituto Federal do Norte de Minas Gerais sobre o ensino remoto no contexto da pandemia da Covid -19
Authors: Souza Elmer Sena , Rodrigues Narah Vivian Nunes Marques , Oliveira Ramony Maria da Silva Reis , Souza Silas Oliveira de
Published: March 2021

Este artigo relata os resultados de pesquisa sobre as representações sociais que estudantes do 3º ano do curso técnico de Agropecuária Integrado ao Ensino Médio do Instituto Federal do Norte de Minas Gerais (IFNMG) - campus Januária apresentam a respeito da dinâmica de suas atividades escolares e extra-escolares na vivência do período de distanciamento social desencadeado pela pandemia do novo coronavírus. Esta investigação, de natureza qualitativa e quantitativa, é realizada mediante a aplicação do método do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo e apoiada na Teoria das Representações Sociais. Nesse sentido, este trabalho pretende analisar as opiniões desses sujeitos com base em suas percepções, angústias, necessidades e ideais manifestados por eles enquanto observam a realidade mudar repentinamente, além de buscar compreender as mudanças ocasionadas pela interrupção das aulas presenciais e substituição pelo Ensino Remoto Emergencial (ERE). Diante disto, adicionalmente intenciona-se fazer algumas elucidações a fim de estabelecer limites conceituais entre Ensino Remoto Emergencial (ERE) e Educação a Distância (EAD).