bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Distributed Framework for Large-Scale Semantic Trajectory Similarity Join
Authors: tian ruijie , Zhai Huawei , Li Jiajun , zhang weishi , wang fei , Liu Huan
Published: August 2022

With the development of 5G communications, location-based services (LBS) mobile applications have already become ubiquitous. As a result, applications like foursquare and Twitter have generated a massive amount of semantic trajectory data, which can no longer be efficiently processed by a single machine due to computing power limitations. Among the processing and analysis of semantic trajectory data, the similarity join query is a general yet computationally complex query operation. It is widely used in different applications, such as route planning, personalized carpooling, and geographic location recommendations. This paper proposes a distributed join framework to process similarity join over large sets of semantic trajectories. The framework supports the similarity join of semantic trajectories in the textual, temporal, and spatial domains. Experimental results on real datasets show that in comparison with baselines, the distributed framework in this paper has excellent scalability and query efficiency.
A Comparative Study of the English Translation of Metaphor in Song Ci from the Perspective of Conceptual Metaphor
Authors: Shufang Cao , Feng Wang
Published: August 2022

Song Ci, as a kind of literary expression, serves as an important part of Chinese literature. Ci writers use the technique of metaphor to express their feelings, but scholars have relatively little research on the English translation of Song Ci metaphors. Guided by the conceptual metaphor theory, this paper makes a comparative analysis of the translations of Xu Yuanchong and Clara Candlin from three aspects: structural metaphor, ontological metaphor and orientational metaphor to explore appropriate translation methods of reducing the loss of metaphor, and to make the target readers appreciate similar metaphor images as the original readers.
Prognostic Value of Inflammatory Biomarkers in COVID-19
Authors: Tasnim Kouam , Ilias Abdelkhaled , Abdesselam Ammor , Hanane Khalki
Published: August 2022

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is characterized by a variable clinical picture ranging from asymptomatic to severe or even critical forms that can be life-threatening. The biological assessment can also be within the limits of normality, even little disturbed or outright witness of an excessive inflammatory response or a real cytokine storm which would follow the virological phase of the disease. The objective of our study is to evaluate the contribution of inflammatory biomarkers: LDH, procalcitonin (PCT), ferritin, C-reactive protein (CRP) and the level of lymphocytes, in the prediction of mortality in COVID-19 patients. Methods: We collected 79 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 on the basis of a set of clinical, radiological and / or biological arguments, which we divided into two groups: Survivors (N = 45) and deceased (N = 34). All these patients had all the biomarkers measured upon admission. Results: In our study, we found that the levels of the four inflammatory biomarkers studied in our series were elevated in both groups of patients (survivors and decedents), however, the decedents did not have significantly higher levels than the survivors (P >0.05).
Missed Gallbladder Stone Following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Acute Cholecystitis
Authors: Ahmad Helael Khaled , Ra’ed Jarrah , Talal ALjalabneh , Ala’a Khamaeseh , Laith Alshehabat
Published: August 2022

Perforation of the gallbladder during laparoscopic cholecystectomy is common and results in the spillage of stones into the abdominal cavity. Most of these buried gallbladder stones are clinically silent, but a small percentage can develop complications such as infections, abscesses, and fistulas months or years after surgery If these stones are ignored and not removed from the abdominal cavity. This review presents a 59-year-old woman who was complicated by chronic supra-umbilical discharge from the camera site port, after six months of surgery. The patient had a previous history of multiple abscess drainage, and the radiological examination revealed abdominal gallstones in the abdominal cavity and attached to the abdominal wall with no connection to the abdominal organs. This study discusses our case and reviews the literature on the prevention and treatment of spilled gallstones after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Educação ambiental sob à luz do debate e dos documentos oficiais
Authors: Gonçalves Nunes Neto Antonio , Marques de Oliveira Adriana , Silva dos Reis Elisete , Dos Santos Ribeiro Janaína
Published: August 2022

O presente artigo tem o objetivo de destacar a importância da educação ambiental a partir de documentos oficiais, para fins de debate e reflexão diante dos referenciais teóricos sobre o tema. Os documentos citados no artigo são: Parâmetro Curricular Nacional – Meio Ambiente e Saúde (1997), Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais (2012) e Base Nacional Comum Curricular (2017). Entre os autores podemos destacar: Dias (1993), Freire (1977), Porto-Gonçalves (1990), Segura (2001), Sauvé (2005), Bonafini (2019) e Meduna (2019). Para realizar o estudo, utilizamos a pesquisa do tipo documental e bibliográfica. Concluímos que o mais importante documento oficial e obrigatório na atualidade, responsável pela construção dos currículos das redes de ensino no Brasil, a Base Nacional Comum Curricular, mostra o total descaso com a educação ambiental, pois o termo é apresentado uma única vez no corpus da sua introdução.
Caso de ensino: narrativa sobre a indisciplina e a violência na instituição escolar
Authors: Santos Silva Michael , Nakanichi Claudia , Inácia Ribeiro Débora , Marcondes Bussolotti Juliana , Gimenes Corrêa Calil Ana Maria
Published: August 2022

O presente estudo se pautou em um caso de ensino, vivenciado por um professor em início de carreira. O objetivo do artigo foi analisar a postura reflexiva do docente diante de situações de conflito. A investigação adotou a abordagem qualitativa, analisando um caso de ensino narrado por um jovem docente de arte, atuante em uma escola pública municipal de ensino fundamental, localizada na região metropolitana do Vale do Paraíba – SP. Ao abordar a indisciplina e a violência na instituição escolar, o estudo destacou que a escola é um espaço de formação e aprendizagem para todos os atores nela inseridos. O estudo evidenciou que a narração de casos de ensino é um fértil material para discussão de formação dos profissionais da educação. Constatou-se ainda que o desenvolvimento dos profissionais da educação ocorreu por meio da autorreflexão. Espera-se que o caso de ensino relatado seja tomado como uma oportunidade para reelaboração de ações no fazer pedagógico docente.
Em busca de políticas institucionais para Educação a Distância Aberta e Recursos Educacionais Abertos (REA) no ensino superior: um mapeamento
Authors: Silva Bruno Nicodemos Bispo da , De Souza Rodrigo , Martins Silva Ivanda Maria Martins
Published: August 2022

Este estudo apresenta um mapeamento sistemático da literatura sobre Educação a Distância Aberta e Recursos Educacionais Abertos (REA), no contexto da educação superior, com o objetivo de mensurar o que já foi produzido sobre a temática em âmbito nacional, entre os anos de 2016 e 2021. Visa também a obter subsídios norteadores que permitam: compreender cenários de pesquisas anteriores, observar o panorama desses estudos como parâmetros de pesquisa e revelar possíveis lacunas existentes sobre essa abordagem, sobretudo, no tocante às políticas públicas e/ou institucionais de REA. Após a montagem das estratégias e realização da busca nas bases de dados, foram recuperados 148 documentos dos quais 24 foram selecionados e apenas 1 apresenta o escopo sobre as questões políticas, indicando escassez desse tipo de abordagem nas produções científicas e acadêmicas brasileiras.
An Introduction to Statistics using Microsoft Excel
Authors: Remenyi Dan , Onofrei George
Published: August 2022

A significant amount of academic research his conducted using quantitative research methods. In many universities large and expensive statistical software has been acquired. However much of this software requires a considerable amount of training before researchers are capable of using it correctly and this can cause difficulties. Many academic researchers are surprised by just how much analytical work can be done using the ubiquitous Microsoft Excel software. This book presents a course on the use of statistics in academic research starting with simple descriptive techniques and working through to sophisticated inferential methods. A step-by-step approach has been taken and has been described by users of this book as similar to having the teacher standing by you as you learn about some of the sophisticated methods of handling and understanding data. Readers of this book have my best wishes in achieving their objectives through their work with academic research.
Vila Pavão
Authors: Teixeira de Souza Marcos
Published: August 2022

O município de Vila Pavão, situado no noroeste capixaba e emancipado politicamente em 1990 de Nova Venécia, singulariza-se por criar em 1989 e manter uma festa denominada Pomitafro, nome oriundo do neologismo das iniciais das ditas três etnias “locais” Pomeranos, Italianos e afrodescendentes. Em consonância com a noção de comunidade política imaginada, de Benedict Anderson, e tradição inventada, de Eric Hosbawm e Terence Ranger, o objetivo deste artigo é discutir os símbolos municipais (brasão, hino e bandeira) da cidade Vila Pavão, os quais fazem referência, em maior ou menor grau, a essas ditas três etnias, como ícone de uma cidade que se orgulha de sua diversidade étnica e que combate o preconceito racial.
Impact of revival theories of Islamic civilization on contemporary political thoughts of the Turkey
Authors: Moin Syed Mustaqeem , Muhammad Saad Riyaz
Published: August 2022

The idea of revival of Islamic civilization is a fundamental concern of Muslim theology. Ideas of Muslim scholars, especially their critique on western civilization and secularism have been playing a pivotal role in deriving the psyche of Islamists’ Politics throughout the Muslim World. These ideas were very vital in the formation of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood and from there, they were exported and flourished in Turkey. Although at that time, Turkey was under the rule of secular dictators but politicians like Adnan Menderes, Turgat O?zal and Necmettin Erbakan were fighting against the secular regime of their country. They saw the Turkish political uprising through the lens of Islamic identity. The current President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan is famously known to be a prote?ge? of Erbakan and some may even at lengths to call the warrior of revivalist tribe. From the time he became the mayor of Istanbul to the point be abolished the parliamentary system to replace it with "presidential monarchy”, we can find the footprints of Islamism throughout his political journey and the rise of his party. Events such as his unwavering support of Egypt’s Muslims Brotherhood to his unapologetic stance on Palestine and removal from the ban on hijab to the resurrection of Hagia Sophia as a Mosque, show enough evidence of the Islamist ideology that he tends to follow. This article will be discussing how the ideas of Muslim revival have inspired his political journey and how they continue to impact his political and foreign policy decisions.
Benefits of Honey Extract Againt Wound Healing
Authors: Wijaya Bobi
Published: August 2022

The use of honey in wound care was widely used since ancient times. Honey bee shown to have antibacterial properties, and low pH levels create environmental conditions and are not supportive for bacterial growth. Clinical observations from human trials report that honey helps granulated tissue formation, increases epithelization, and reduces inflammation, which affects the acceleration of wound healing. The purpose of this study is to find out the effect of honey on wound healing. Research takes the form of literature review. Literature is taken from one database, PubMed. The key word used is honey and wound healing. and selected with the criteria of inclusion and exclusion obtained ten literature to be reviewed. Honey gives good results and affects the healing of skin wounds, among which there are several types of honey studied in experimental animals and in trying people. In conclusion, honey has an influence on the healing of skin wounds.
Occupational Power and NS–NNS/Novice–Expert Relationships in Preservice Team Teaching
Authors: Miyazato Kyoko
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a preservice team-teaching (TT) course involving seven Japanese students and three international students while undertaking collaborative tasks of Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT ) English textbook analysis and TT microteaching. The author’s participant observations, the students’ reflective notes, and individual interviews were scrutinized based on the theoretical assumption of native–nonnative and novice–expert dichotomies compared to regular TT cases. Results show that although the Japanese students’ English competence affected TT role sharing, a power struggle was rarely seen after the instructor’s intervention which aimed to diminish the “native speaker fallacy” (Phillipson, 1992). The international students’ Japanese learning experiences also helped create positive TT relationships by decreasing linguistic power inequalities. Furthermore, the participants’ lack of occupational and pedagogical power as novice teachers helped avoid relational conflicts, supporting Lave and Wenger’s (1991) concept of legitimate peripheral participation, which implies that occupational power (teacher pride) significantly influences power-sharing in TT.

本論は、中・高英語教員免許を取得予定の教育学部所属の日本人学生7名と英語ネイティブスピーカーの交換留学生3名を対象とし、文科省の英語検定教科書分析、及び、ティームティーチング（TT）の模擬授業を含む、教員養成段階でのTT講座の教育的効果を調査するものである。通常のTTのケースと比較分析するため、ネイティブ（NS）・ノンネイティブ（NNS）と初心者・熟達者の二つの二分法的仮説をもとに、参加観察、履修学生の振り返りレポート、及び、被験者10名への個別インタビューを実施した。その結果、日本人学生の英語力がTTの役割分担に影響を及ぼすものの、担当教員による「NS誤信」を軽減するための教育的介入により、TTにおける両者の権力闘争はほとんど散見されず、留学生の日本語学習経験が好ましいTT関係を構築し、NSとNNSの目標言語力の不均衡を是正していたことが判明した。さらに、両者とも正式な教員としての職業力や指導力を有していないため、TTにおける人間関係の衝突が回避され、このことは、Lave & Wenger (1991) の正統的周辺参加の概念を立証し、さらには、TTにおける力配分に職業力（教員としてのプライド）が大きく影響を及ぼすことが示唆された。
A Close Examination of Vocabulary in Japanese EFL Textbooks
Authors: Nakayama Shusaku
Published: August 2022

For EFL learners, most of whom receive little English input outside the classroom, textbooks possibly serve as the main source of English input; thus, the improvement of textbooks can contribute to the advancement of learners’ English skills. This study investigates vocabulary appearing in Japanese EFL senior high school textbooks by comparing them with the New General Service List (NGSL). Vocabulary in textbooks is assessed by calculating the coverage of textbooks by the NGSL and that of the NGSL by textbooks. Additionally, the distribution of NGSL words in textbooks across five 560-word frequency bands is investigated. Results show that textbooks are largely composed of NGSL words but cover a narrow variety of them. The distribution analysis identifies that most of the textbooks do not fully cover even the first 560-word level; none of the textbooks cover even half of each of the other four frequency bands. Finally, pedagogical implications are discussed.
授業で使われている教科書は主要な英語のインプット源であるため、その改善により学習者の英語力向上に貢献することができる。本研究は高校生英語検定教科書に使用されている語彙をNew General Service List（NGSL）と比較して調査した。その際、NGSLが教科書に占める割合を求めた。加えて、教科書にしようされているNGSLの語彙が、５６０語毎に分割した５つのレベルにどのように分布するのかも調査した。結果として、教科書で使われている語彙の大部分はNGSLの単語で構成されているが、それらはNGSLのごく一部であることが示された。しかも、最初の５６０語レベルでさえ十分に網羅されておらず、残りのレベルの語彙に関しても、それぞれ半分以上網羅出来ている教科書はないことが判明した。本稿の締めくくりとして教育的意義が議論された。
Characterizing Drift Behavior in Type K and N Thermocouples After High Temperature Thermal Exposures
Authors: Yasser Abdelaziz  , Mahmoud Hammam  , Faten Megahed  , Ebtesam Qamar
Published: August 2022

Although of the widespread use of base metal thermocouples in the industry, many previous relevant researches have shown that the accuracy and stability of thermocouples are clearly influenced by any physical or chemical changes in their thermoelements. Among the most important of these changes are the inhomogeneity, pollution, oxidation and microstructure changes of the thermoelements, all of these changes and more leads to thermocouples drift after a prolonged thermal exposure. To study how these changes affect the drift and thermoelectric properties of thermocouples, in this work we subjected the base metal thermocouples of types K and N to successive thermal exposure periods at their maximum temperatures. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) systems were used to monitor the change in the crystal structure and chemical composition of the thermocouple wires after each stage of the thermal heating, and then we studied the changes in the thermoelectric properties of thermocouple wires. The results showed type N thermocouples are more stable at high temperatures (up to 1050 ͦ C), even if used for long periods (for more than 1200 hours) at those temperatures, but K type thermocouples showed a rapid drift with first exposure to high temperatures and completely failed after 600 hours due to devastating corrosion.
Portrayals of Language Learning Through Poetry
Authors: Anyango Leonora
Published: August 2022

Learning a language can be, and is, a challenging experience, but also a joyous one. Language learners talk about their journeys in multiple ways. In this chapter, the author portrays her learning of Japanese language though poetry. In her early life as a little child, she learned three languages at once. She was therefore trilingual from an early age. She, however, learned Japanese as an adult. This experience remained vivid in her life as she took the challenges and accomplished her goals. This is an autoethnographic journey of learning Japanese language, and her poetry shows that a student of language can have many paths of expressing the journey of learning a language, including poetry. In this chapter, she seeks to explore the question: How does a learner characterize the experiences of learning a language with a different culture and orthography through poetic data?
An Idiosyncratic Case of Multilingualism
Authors: Vural Ersen
Published: August 2022

This chapter presents an autobiographical account of socio-cultural surroundings and motives that shaped the author's journey to becoming a multilingual language learner. The contexts that occasioned the need to learn new languages are described along with affective considerations that underlay his sustained interest in multilingualism. Although the naturalistic and autonomous language learning settings are characterized by idiosyncrasies which do not lend themselves to generalizations, the account of multilanguage learning experiences in the chapter can offer insights as to how the most unlikely contexts and opportunities to multilingualism may come about. In the chapter, the vivid descriptions of how his enthusiasm to become multilingual helped him refine and hone his language learning skills are presented in anecdotal tone. The strategies and individual techniques he devised to cope with the complexities of languages in the process of language learning are presented in detail in the study.
Consumer Sentiments About Online Shopping in the Indian Scenario During COVID-19
Authors: Rudra Sohini , Tripathy Sushanta , Singhal Deepak
Published: August 2022

To abate the rapid spread of corona virus, most countries restricted social life. The primary purpose of this study is to look into the elements that influence online consumer sentiments regarding shopping during a pandemic. This research focuses on the study of different factors' significance and priority using strength, weakness, opportunity, threat (SWOT) analysis; interpretive structural modelling (ISM); and analytical hierarchy process (AHP) after extracting the different crucial factors using critical review of previous literature and expert opinions. The ISM methodology has helped to present a structural relationship among the key factors and helped to derive the short-term goals and long-term goals. Finally, the AHP model has ranked the existing three popular websites of India comparing their effectiveness using the factors such as product quality, customer satisfaction, low perceived risk, and social media. This chapter will be a strong vaccine for the Indian online shopping consumer sentiments during and post-pandemic scenario.
Delineate Omnichannel Retailer and Consumer Engagement on Social Networks
Authors: Mittal Tania , Madan Pankaj , Sharma Kirti , Dhiman Aditya
Published: August 2022

Customers are riding a wave of social media growth, transforming the customer's journey to purchase and aspire to go social. Social networking is the driving factor behind the evolution of retail and customer behavior. Today's retailers' widespread usage of social media as a marketing strategy has never been seen before. The omnichannel market has been addressed in Marketing 4.0 as a brand commitment approach where retailers incorporate omnichannel retail through social networks in the consumer purchasing route (5 A's: be aware, appeal, ask, act, and advocate). Omnichannel retailing convergence is a transition rather than a change that has a pronounced effect on consumers and retailers. The omnichannel market is a process of combining various platforms to provide a smooth and reliable consumer experience. This chapter discusses how technology serves as propulsion and gives a significant impetus to social networks for omni-retailing in the coming years in India. It also discusses how network integration differs depending on geography and product segment.
Journey of a Successful Local Brand, ‘S-lon’: A Case Study on Building Brand Equity through a Brand Community
Authors: Weerasekera S. C. , Dissanayake D. M. R.
Published: August 2022

This case study investigates as to how a commodity product in the Sri Lankan construction industry achieved a generic status within the category and gained an edge over the competitors without getting involved in any price war but using a unique strategy to win the hearts & minds of the influencers and at large the consumers. This paper reveals the strength of the brand that could make its brand communities bond with the brand purpose. The core of this brand case study is S-lon brand which is the current market leader of the water management piping system category. The essence of this publication is to explore the corporate journey of the company and how the brand S-lon has been brought up to the current position of the brand leader through different strategies and environmental adaptations. Authors followed the case story method and main case insights had been collected via participative discussion method with the key internal stakeholders, including the corporate leader who was involved throughout the brand journey. Some empirical justifications were cited to amalgamate the case story insights into the relevant empirical evidence and theoretical perspectives. Overall case story was based on the branding strategy, brand equity, brand community and integrated brand communication whilst entrepreneurial insights were also associated. Authors provide learning directions for the readers based on the hands-on case insights and supportive empirical justifications. Additionally, this paper concludes the managerial implications under each of the main sections highlighting the winning strategies followed by the company and the brand S-lon.
Emerging Lifestyle Trends of People and Movement towards Self-Service Technologies: Special Reference to Commercial Banking Sector in Sri Lanka
Authors: Galdolage B. S. , Rasanjalee R. M. K. S.
Published: August 2022

The traditional physical service encounters operated by employees of service organizations have been converted into Self-Service Technologies (SSTs) operated by the customers with the continuous evolution in the service sector supported by the swift advancement of technology. Prior studies have attempted to understand customers' technology acceptance in general. However, much focus has not been given in studying self-service technologies. The growing competition existing in the market with the continuous improvements in technology had led to the importance of better understanding the customer. Hence, the purpose of this study is to investigate the emerging lifestyle trends of people that lead them towards the use of self-service technologies in the Sri Lankan commercial banking industry. The study was conducted using a qualitative approach where 50 semi-structured interviews were conducted with banking customers who use self-service technologies in the Western Province, Sri Lanka. The sample was selected using non-probabilistic purposeful sampling strategy. Thematic analysis was integrated in analyzing the collected data. The findings revealed “Busy life schedules”, “Efficiency seeking”, “Convenience seeking”, “Shrinking On site banking”, “Lessened preference for cash-in-hand”, “Socializing with novelties”, “Green thinking”, and “Independence seeking” as the eight themes of emerging lifestyle trends which led the customers towards the use of SSTs present in the banking sector. The current study would therefore fill the lacuna of literature in the context of customer movement towards self-service technologies. Practitioners will be given direction with the understanding on how lifestyle of consumers could be integrated to improve how self-service technologies in the commercial banking industry are delivered to the customers.
Considerations in Complications Arising from the Management of Pemphigus Vulgaris: A Case Report
Authors: UKPEBOR Izegboya Vivian , OKOH Mercy , ONYIA Nonso Emmanuel , NWAUZOR Eze Stephen
Published: August 2022

Background: This paper reports a case of pemphigus vulgaris in a middle-aged male with oral lesions and skin eruptions

Objective: To highlight the complications of prolonged steroid therapy.

Case Report

A 48-year old male presented with an eight-month history of recurrent mouth ulcers. There was positive history of cutaneous ulcers on the upper extremities, back and genital areas. Patient had been placed on long term steroid therapy prescribed by general practitioners. General examination showed bilateral pitting pedal oedema, moon face and low blood pressure. Intra-oral examination revealed multiple irregular shaped ulcers and erosions with erythematous floor on the buccal mucosa, labial mucosa, floor of the mouth, soft palate and anterior pillar fauces. The dorsum of the tongue had areas of ulcerations with necrotic slough. An impression of pemphigus vulgaris was made based on high index of clinical suspicion and patient was commenced on azathioprine 50mg and prednisolone 40mg daily for a week. Topical use of clobetasol ointment (0.05%) was also commenced to be applied twice daily. There was improvement with the oral lesions on a one-week review. The dose of prednisolone was then stepped down to 20mg daily for one week and 0.2% chlorhexidine mouth rinse twice daily was introduced.

Punch biopsy of an intact labial mucosa was done on a subsequent visit and histopathology examination confirmed the diagnosis of pemphigus vulgaris. Patient was referred to the cardiologist on account of the hypotension and bilateral pedal oedema which was suggestive of complications of long-standing steroid use.

Patient was placed on maintenance dose of prednisolone 10mg and azathioprine 50mg daily, and topical steroid oral rinse.

Conclusion: This study reports a case of pemphigus vulgaris with oral and skin lesions in a middle-aged male. Patient developed some complications due to the prolonged duration of steroid therapy. Regular patient monitoring, adjustment of steroid therapy combined with adjuncts like steroid-sparing drugs are essential to minimizing the steroid-induced adverse effect
The Effect of Mediterranean Diet Compliance on COVID-19 Symptoms and Disease Severity
Authors: Boyraz Ömer , Alataş Hacer , Toğuç Hakan , Acun Delen Leman , Çavdar Burcu , Nacar Erkay , Yaprak Bülent
Published: August 2022

The aim of the research is to investigate the relationship between the adherence to a Mediterranean type of diet, which is an anti-inflammatory diet, and the degree of severity and symptoms of the disease in patients with COVID-19 infection. In the study, a short questionnaire form containing questions about demographic information, disease severity, and what symptoms they experienced was given to individuals who had previously had COVID-19 infection. The adaptation of individuals to the Mediterranean diet (MD) was evaluated with the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS). SPSS software program was used to analyze the effect of the MD on COVID-19 severity and symptoms. A total of 715 people, including 283 (39.6%) men and 432 (60.4%) women, were included in the study. It was determined that 33.7% (241/715) of the individuals had MD compliance, while 66.3% (474/715) did not have MD compliance. It was observed that 77.8% (556/715) of the individuals participating in the study had a mild recovery from the COVID-19 infection process. It was observed that thin and obese individuals had more difficulty recovering (p<0.05). The top 5 most common symptoms in COVID-19 patients were found to be as follows: fatigue-weakness (87%), low back-joint pain (76.4%), headache (70.5%), olfactory disorder (66%), and taste disorder (61%), respectively. No significant difference was found between adherence to a Mediterranean-type diet and COVID-19 severity and symptoms (p>0.05). In conclusion, no significant relationship was found between adherence to the MD and the severity of the COVID-19 infection. However, considering the effects of the Mediterranean-type diet, which is an anti-inflammatory diet, on obesity, it is thought that adherence to this diet will have a positive effect on decreasing the severity of COVID-19 transmission indirectly, if not directly.
Práticas e discursos espaciais da paisagem em Porto União da Vitória (SC/PR):
Authors: Calandro Thiago Luiz , Sena da Silva Gabriela
Published: August 2022

O texto investigativo que apresentamos tem o objetivo de desenvolver uma reflexão teórica e metodológica a partir de uma situação-problema identificada em momentos anteriores do projeto de pesquisa intitulado “Práticas espaciais e a transformação da paisagem em Porto União da Vitória (SC/PR) no período do Contestado: espaço-tempo e ensino de Geografia”. O problema identificado está relacionado a como o Santo de Bronze do Monge João Maria pode distorcer a identidade narrativa da população cabocla, tornando-a ainda mais excluída dos espaços e práticas de representação espacial. A partir da articulação desse contexto com reflexões teóricas e metodológicas sobre o currículo narrativo e com o pensamento e raciocínio geográfico, foi possível desenvolver uma proposta de ensino de Geografia que possa, minimamente, fazer com que os alunos, sobretudo os descendentes de caboclos, possam entender os impactos da problemática em suas vidas imediatas, bem como auxiliar no processo de desenvolvimento de práticas que os tornem protagonistas no processo de construção de espaços de representação da sua cultura.
Palavras-chave
Ensino de Geografia, Práticas espaciais, Representação espacial.
 
Prácticas y discursos espaciales del paisaje en Porto União da Vitória (SC/PR): reflexiones teóricas y metodológicas sobre la enseñanza de la Geografía
Resumen
El texto que presentamos tiene como objetivo desarrollar una reflexión teórica y metodológica a partir de una situación-problema identificada en momentos previos del proyecto de investigación titulado “Prácticas espaciales y la transformación del paisaje en Porto União da Vitória (SC/PR) durante el período del Contestado: espacio-tiempo y enseñanza de la Geografía”. El problema identificado está relacionado con cómo el Santo de Bronce del Monge João Maria puede distorsionar la identidad narrativa de la población cabocla, haciéndola aún más excluida de los espacios y prácticas de representación espacial. A partir de la articulación de este contexto con reflexiones teóricas y metodológicas sobre el currículum narrativo y con el pensamiento y razonamiento geográfico, fue posible desarrollar una propuesta de enseñanza de la Geografía que puede, mínimamente, hacer posible a los estudiantes, especialmente a los descendientes de caboclos, comprender los impactos del problema en sus vidas inmediatas, así como apoyar en el proceso de desarrollo de prácticas que los hagan protagonistas en el proceso de construcción de espacios para representar su cultura.
Palabras clave
Enseñanza de la Geografía, Prácticas espaciales, Representación espacial.
Políticas Públicas de Inclusão no Ensino Superior: análise das estratégias da Unidade Interdisciplinar de Políticas Inclusivas da Universidade Federal de Viçosa
Authors:   , Julião Cassiano Roberto Ferreira
Published: August 2022

Este estudo objetiva compreender a implementação de estratégias institicuionais para a promoção de políticas de inclusão na universidade pública brasileira. Para atender a essa finalidade, elegeu-se como recorte empírico a Unidade Interdisciplinar de Políticas Inclusiva s, da Universidade Federal de Viçosa, em 2014. Para tanto, utilizou-se como procedimentos de análise a Revisão Bibliográfica; Documental; Análise de Conteúdo e Lexical com apoio do Software Interface de R pour les Analyses Multidimensionnelles de Textes et de Questionnaires (IRAMUTEQ). A utilização desses procedimentos bem como a escolha da metodologia desta pesquisa se justificam pelo fato de seu desenvolvimento ocorrer em um período de pandemia mundia l causada pelo novo coronavírus denominado COVID-19. Os resultados dessa pesquisa mostram que a criação da UPI-UFV proporcionou um crescimento expressivo no número de estudantes com necessidades educacionais no período de 2014 a 2020 de 1.625%, decorrente das Políticas Inclusivas garantidoras do acesso e da permanência desses estudantes nas IFES. Outro fator primordial na implementação da Política, é o Atendimento Educacional Especializado (AEE), através dos docentes, monitores e técnicos administrativos, que contribuíra m para que os estudantes rompessem com o sentimento de incapacidade e as diversidades encontradas no caminho (adaptação na nova rotina, desenvolvimento nas atividades, realização das provas, etc.) auxiliando na obtenção de êxito na conclusão de disciplinas da graduação. A Resolução CONSU nº 2, de 15 de fevereiro de 2022, que aprova a Instituição da Unidade Interdisciplinar de Políticas Inclusiva s da Universidade Federal de Viçosa e seu Regimento Interno, tratando assuntos sobre a estrutura da Unidade, direitos e responsabilidades dos estudantes com Necessidades Educacionais Especiais (NEE) e avaliação da Unidade. Essa Resolução representa uma grande conquista, podendo servir de exemplo para a implementação de Políticas de Inclusão em outras IES. Além disso, o fornecimento de informações inerentes às despesas mais utilizadas na UFV em relação ao Programa Incluir de 2014 a 2020 não foram disponibilizadas de modo que fosse possível ao agrupá-las, torná-las inteligíveis e as informações relacionadas aos gastos gerais de 2014 a 2020 não foram disponibilizadas para análise. Por fim, acredita-se que este estudo contribua não só para a melhoria no processo de ensino-aprendizado de Alunos com Necessidades Educacionais Especiais (ANEE) mas, também, seja visto como um caminho para uma discussão contínua cujos avanços sejam fundamentais para a ampliação do conhecimento acerca da inclusão na UFV e maior divulgação de suas ações nos meios acadêmicos e científicos. Palavras-Chave: Políticas Públicas. Políticas de Inclusão. Pessoas com Necessidades Educacionais Especiais. Implemenação. Ensino Superior.
Pengaruh Media Pembelajaran Audio Visual terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas VII pada Mata Pelajaran Fiqih MTs di Kota Bogor
Authors: Hasanah Amalia , Milla Sri Nurul , Triwoelandari Retno
Published: August 2022

One of the factors that can affect learning outcomes is the use of learning media, one of which is audio-visual media. This study aims to determine the effect of using audio-visual learning media on the learning outcomes of class VII students in fiqh subjects at one of the MTS in Bogor City. This research method uses a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental design of the type of nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design. Researchers obtained data from 50 students by conducting experiments through pretest and posttest tests in the control class and the experimental class. The results of this study indicate that there is an effect of using audio-visual learning media on the learning outcomes of class VII students in fiqh subjects at one of the MTS in Bogor City with an average learning improvement of 14.6 while the experimental class with an average learning improvement result of 23,8 and it is also proven by the Simple Paired T-Test, it is known that the significance value of the students' learning outcomes is = Sig. (2-tailed) 0.000 <0.05, which means that there is a significant effect so that the use of audio-visual learning media can improve student learning outcomes well.

Keywords: influence, audio visual media, learning outcomes.
Pengaruh Pembiasaan Shalat Dhuha Berjamaah Dalam Pembentukkan Kedisiplinan Siswa di MTs Insan Sejati Bogor
Authors: Setiawati Sulis , Asmahasanah Salati , Anggrayni Dewi
Published: August 2022

This study aims to determine the implementation of dhuha prayer activities at MTs Insan Sejati, and the discipline within the school. In addition, this study aims to determine the extent of the role of dhuha prayer activities in shaping student discipline at MTs Insan Sejati. So that it can be obtained the percentage of the extent to which this dhuha prayer activity affects student discipline in everyday life. In this study, the method used is the correlation method, so that it will be obtained whether there is a relationship between the independent variable (Dhuha Prayer) and the dependent variable (Student Discipline), the subjects in this study were all 70 students of MTs Insan Sejati. The results of the calculation of the correlation coefficient between the dhuha prayer activity variable (X) and the student discipline variable (Y) obtained an rcount of 0.850. Thus, when compared to the value of rcount with rtable, by taking a significance level of 5% and degrees of freedom N – 2 = 70 – 2 = 68. Based on the results of rxy and rtable values ​​at a significance level of 5%, the results obtained are rcount of 0.850 and rtable of 0.250. Thus, the value of rcount > rtable = 0.850 > 0.250. This shows that Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected, meaning that there is a significant influence between the congregational dhuha prayer (X) on student discipline (Y).

 Keywords: Dhuha Prayer, Student Discipline
Analisis Penentuan Harga Jual Listrik Pada PT PLN (Persero) Ulp Medan Timur
Authors: Siregar Saparuddin , Ainun Nur
Published: August 2022

How is electricity marketing in increasing profits or profits at PT PLN (Persero) ULP Medan Timur and how to find out the determination of the selling price is determined based on full costs at PT PLN (Persero) ULP Medan Timur. The purpose of the research is that the PT PLN (Persero) ULP Medan Timur office can conduct electricity marketing in increasing profits or profits at the right PT PLN (Persero) ULP Medan Timur and maximize the aspect of determining the selling price determined based on full costs in the office in order to create work comfort and optimizing the performance of their employees. The research method used is a qualitative research method with direct interviews and documentation. The result of the research is the cost of sales based on electricity groups R, B, I, P, L with a cost of about ± Rp. 169/Kwh up to Rp. 1.035/Kwh. Prepaid power for family duty bunches from 2,200 VA to over 6,600 VA. US$ 9.90 cents per kWh. PLTP with a limit of 50-100 MW utilizes HPT plots of US$ 8.19 cents per kWh and for PLTP with a limit of more than 100 MW utilizes HPT plots of US$ 7.25 cents per kWh. Keywords: prepaid, postpaid, selling price
EL ACCESO AL EMPLEO PÚBLICO A LA LUZ DE LA LEY 20/2021 DE REDUCCIÓN DE LA TEMPORALIDAD EN EL EMPLEO PÚBLICO. ESPECIAL REFERENCIA A LA VALORACIÓN DE LOS MÉRITOS.
Authors: TODOLÍ SIGNES ADRIAN
Published: August 2022

La reciente aprobación de la Ley 20/2021 de reducción de la temporalidad en el empleo público supone la apertura de un proceso de estabilización de plazas en el empleo público. La ley diseña varios sistemas de selección del personal que accederá al empleo público mediante dicho sistema. En el presente trabajo se analiza la constitucionalidad del sistema puro de concurso diseñado por la norma concluyendo que el sistema diseñado cumple con los requisitos exigidos por el Tribunal Constitucional hasta el momento. En el trabajo también se analiza los límites jurisprudenciales en materia de valoración de méritos en los concursos y concursos- oposición aplicables a dichos sistemas de selección.

Onartu berria den Enplegu publikoan behin-behinekotasuna murrizteko 20/2021 Legeak enplegu publikoan lanpostuak egonkortzeko prozesua ireki du. Sistema horren bidez enplegu publikora sartuko diren langileak hautatzeko hainbat sistema diseinatu ditu legeak. Lan honetan, arauak diseinatutako lehiaketa hutseko sistemaren konstituzionaltasuna aztertzen da, eta, ondorioztatzen denez, diseinatutako sistemak Konstituzio Auzitegiak orain arte eskatutako baldintzak betetzen ditu. Lanean, halaber, hautaketa-sistema horiei aplikatu behar zaizkien lehiaketa eta oposizio-lehiaketetako merezimenduen balorazioaren arloko jurisprudentzia-mugak aztertzen dira.

The recent approval of Law 20/2021 on the reduction of temporary employment in public employment implies the opening of a process to stabilize positions in public employment. The law designs several systems for the selection of personnel who will access public employment through this system. This paper analyzes the constitutionality of the pure competition system designed by the law, concluding that the system designed complies with the requirements demanded by the Constitutional Court so far. The paper also analyzes the jurisprudential limits on the assessment of merits in competitive examinations and competitive examinations applicable to such selection systems.
REPRODUCTIVE GROWTH RESPONSE OF SWEET PEPPER (Capsicum annum L) IN SOIL AMENDED WITH FALSE YAM (Icacina oliviformis) TUBER BIOCHAR
Authors: Asante J. K. , Quainoo A. K.
Published: August 2022

Biochar, carbon rich stable solid material, is used mostly for soil amendment. The main objective of this study was to assess false yam tuber biochar performance or effect on the vegetative growth of pepper. Pepper seeds were obtained at Wumpini agrochemical shop in Tamale which were sown, and growth parameters were assessed (germination percentage, plant height, number of leaves and leaf area index). The soil was amended with biochar produced from false yam tuber. The experiment consisted of seven treatments (T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T0) replicated three times including the control (soil only). The soil and biochar mixture were done in two different levels (6 g/pot and 12 g/pot) each at three different times (four weeks before planting (4WBP), two weeks before planting (2WBP) and at planting (DOP)) with control as soil only. Results obtained indicated that there were no significant differences in germination percentage among the treatments both at one week and two weeks after planting. The highest growth performance (plant height, number of leaves and leaf area index) was recorded in the control. The least growth performance was recorded in treatment T1 (6 g of biochar applied at 4 weeks before planting (4WBP)). The application rate of false yam tuber biochar (6 g/pot and 12 g/pot) as soil amendment might not be the right amendment for sweet pepper production.
INCIDENCE AND MANAGEMENT OF AGGRESSION BY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN FEDERAL NEURO-PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, CALABAR
Authors: UMOH EDET OKON , ENDRA MICHAEL E. , ANAKE MONDAY P. , AMU DENNIS E.
Published: August 2022

Aggressive management is one of the cardinal roles of psychiatric mental healthcare providers. This study aimed at reporting incidence and management of patients’ aggressive behaviors within January to December, 2021 in Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar. An ecto-facto research design was used to conduct the study. Five research questions were formulated to guide the study. The population of study was Healthcare providers which involved Nurses, Doctors, Social workers, Health Assistants and Emergency Prepared Unit of the facility. Purposive sampling technique was used to study the 461 mental healthcare providers with observational techniques. A standard AIS tool was used as instrument to illicit how aggressive incidents were observed and managed. Obtained data were analyzed with descriptive statistics using frequencies, percentages, tables, charts and graphs. Findings revealed that Ward 1 had the highest incidents of aggression followed by Wards 3 & 4; that the highest aggression incidence occurs in the morning followed by night shifts; that Nurses use their verbal and physical intervention most in managing incidents; that the most triggering factor of aggression is patients’ poor mental state and effective management results in prevention of aggressive incidence to other patients, protection of the young, weak and aged patients from harm, prevention of patients’ escape and protection of hospital properties from destruction among others. This study implies that nurses who are closest to the patient deliver verbal and physical interventions most times before the arrival of the doctor on call. It was therefore recommended among other things that more male psychiatric nurses should be employed and psychiatric nurses should be placed on special allowances like call duty allowance, hazard allowance and others to motivate them do their work.
Guía de práctica clínica para el diagnóstico y manejo de la colelitiasis, colecistitis aguda y coledocolitiasis en el Seguro Social del Perú (EsSalud)
Authors: Guzmán Calderón Edson , Carrera-Acosta Lourdes , Aranzabal Durand Susana , Espinoza Rivera Saúl , Truijllo Loli Yeray , Cruzalegui Gómez Ricardo , Vargas Blácido Daniel Andrei , Mendiola Barrios Gian Carlos , Delgado-Flores Carolina J. , Salvador-Salvador Stefany , Taype-Rondan Alvaro , Timaná-Ruiz Raúl
Published: August 2022

Introducción: El presente artículo resume la guía de práctica clínica (GPC) para el diagnóstico y manejo de los pacientes con colelitiasis, colecistitis aguda y coledocolitiasis en el Seguro Social del Perú (EsSalud). Objetivo: Proveer recomendaciones clínicas basadas en evidencia para la evaluación y el manejo de pacientes con colelitiasis, colecistitis aguda y coledocolitiasis en EsSalud. Métodos: Se conformó un grupo elaborador de la guía (GEG) que incluyó médicos especialistas en gastroenterología, cirujanos generales y metodólogos. El GEG formuló 10 preguntas clínicas a ser respondidas por la presente GPC. En septiembre del 2017 se realizaron búsquedas de revisiones sistemáticas y –cuando fue considerado pertinente– estudios primarios en PubMed. Se seleccionó la evidencia para responder 10 preguntas clínicas. La certeza de la evidencia fue evaluada usando la metodología Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE). En reuniones de trabajo periódicas, el GEG usó la metodología GRADE para revisar la evidencia y formular las recomendaciones, los puntos de buenas prácticas clínicas y el flujograma de evaluación y manejo. Finalmente, la GPC fue aprobada con Resolución N° 021-IETSI- ESSALUD-2018. Resultados: La presente GPC abordó 10 preguntas clínicas sobre el diagnóstico y manejo de colelitiasis, colecistitis aguda y coledocolitiasis. En base a dichas preguntas se formularon 6 recomendaciones (5 recomendaciones condicionales y 1 recomendación fuerte), 17 puntos de buena práctica clínica y 3 flujogramas. Conclusión: El presente artículo resume la metodología y las conclusiones de la l diagnóstico y tratamiento de la colelitiasis, colecistitis aguda y coledocolitiasis de EsSalud.