bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Aprendizagem baseada em projetos uma experiência pedagógica na área da Ciência da Informação
Authors: Terra Ana Lúcia
Published: August 2022

The work contexts, roles and competencies of information professionals, traditionally identified as librarians, archivists and documentalists, are being deeply reconfigured by Information and Communication Technologies. Therefore, new approaches to train these professionals are required, particularly in higher education. This paper presents project-based learning as a way to introduce innovative teaching methodologiesin Information Science education. Based on a literature review on project-based learning and Information Science education, a pedagogical experience carried out in an Information Science undergraduate programis presented. The planning and implementation strategies, using digital tools, of a project-based learning experience in a curricular unit are described, with a critical analysis of the process and the results obtained. Results show that this teaching-learning approach promotes a harmonious integration of theory and practice, favouring student motivation and the development of technical and transversal competencies. The work contributes to the reflection on didactic methodologies in Information Science and may guide future pedagogical experiences in this area.
Transparência Pública e Accountability informações em tempo de pandemia
Authors: Rego Herbert de Oliveira , Freire Isa Maria
Published: August 2022

It presents an evaluation of the transparency portals of Brazilian capitals and the Federal District, regarding the characteristics that allow accountability, in relation to emergency hiring in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, adopting the data collection methodology of TransparencyInternational Brazil. The research was based on the evidentiary method, which prioritizes evidence or traces and has an exploratory and qualitative character, with a documentary strategy. The results reveal that most Brazilian capitals and the Federal District meet the characteristics that allow accountability. It can be said that the portals of Brazilian capitals and the Federal District are transparent, with the exception of the transparency portal of the municipalities of Cuiabá and Maceió. In the context of COVID-19, transparency portals are capable of offering transparency and accountability so that citizens can be aware of the public resources allocated to actions to combat the pandemic
Os documentos fotográficos na perspectiva Teórico-metodológica da Diplomática um estudo da Fundação Fernando Henrique Cardoso
Authors: Graziano Maítha Elena Tosta , Bizello Maria Leandra
Published: August 2022

Observing the statusused for photographs in archives today, since the recognition of their character as an archival document, their differencesin organization, packaging and availability for access, it is evident the need to deepen the discussions about these documents in the archival scope. For this reason, it is proposed to discuss photography and its nuances, envisioning its documentary and, consequently, archival nature, from its production context and the theoretical-methodological perspective that diplomatic analysis offers as a valid tool to understand it while result of an action registered in the contemporary world, that is, a document. For that, the methodology applied was the case study, being the Fernando Henrique Cardoso Foundation the research universe. It is concluded that, more than applying diplomatic criticism to photographic documents, it is necessary to reflect on the production of images as documents, as well as their characteristics and their condition of production, that is, their context.
A Iconografia Editorial como nicho mercadológico para o Bibliotecário
Authors: Sousa Karoline Gomes de , Pinto Virgínia Bentes
Published: August 2022

The research analyzes the iconographic publishing market, as well as the practices relevant to librarians working in this field. The work routine of the niche is also observed in order to verify the existence of a symbiotic relationship with Librarianship. With this, it is proposed as a main objective to investigate how editorial iconography is established to the librarian's profile, highlighting, in turn, the contributions of librarianship praxis to the development of the iconographic market. The study has an exploratory character, a quantitative-qualitative approach and the procedures adopted were the bibliographic research and the application of a survey. The research presented the dynamics belonging to thesphere of editorial iconography and identified congruence with the activities equivalent to the practices developed by the librarian's know-how. Therefore, it is concluded that there is a market niche prone to librarianship based on their skills acquired by training as an information professional, which positively collaborates with the iconographic field.
OKUMA BECERİLERİNE YÖNELİK MADDELERİ YANITLAMA HIZLARINI YORDAYAN ÖZELLİKLERİN BELİRLENMESİ
Authors: AYDOĞAN İzzettin , GELBAL Selahattin
Published: August 2022

Bu araştırmayla öğrencilerin okuma becerilerine yönelik maddeleri yanıtlama hızlarını yordayan özelliklerin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, PISA 2015 programına katılan 5232 onbeş yaş grubu öğrenci oluşturmuştur. Araştırma verileri, PISA 2015 programı verileri üzerinden sağlanmış olup, genetik algoritmalar yöntemi kestirimine dayalı regresyon modeli esasıyla analiz edilmiştir. Analizler R programı üzerinden gerçekleştirilmiştir. Genetik algoritmalar yöntemi ile okuma becerilerine yönelik maddeleri yanıtlama hızlarını en iyi derecede yordayan değişkenlerden oluşan regresyon modeli için değişken seçim işlemi yapmak istenmiştir. Ulaşılan sonuçlara göre, cinsiyet, evdeki kitap sayısı, evde konuşulan dil, okuma becerisi, eylem sayısı ve okulda okuma becerileri için ayrılan haftalık ders saati değişkenlerinin öğrencilerin okuma becerilerine yönelik maddeleri yanıtlama hızlarını istatistiksel olarak anlamlı düzeyde yordadığı saptanmıştır. Yordama düzeyi anlamlı bulunan değişkenlerdeki farklılaşmanın öğrencilerin okuma becerilerini ölçen maddeleri yanıtlama hızlarında da anlamlı düzeyde farklılaşmaya yol açtığı anlaşılmıştır. Öğrencilerin okuma becerilerine yönelik maddeleri yanıtlama hızlarını istatistiksel olarak anlamlı yordayan değişkenlerin okuma becerilerini ölçen maddeleri yanıtlama hızlarındaki değişkenliğin %8.53’sini açıkladığı gözlenmiştir.
The Perception and Interest of Career Choices in Agriculture: Case of Agroecotechnology and Agribusiness Students
Authors: Prasetyaningrum Dian , Ruminar Hafida , Irwandi Putra
Published: August 2022

The agricultural sector contributes almost half of the Indonesian economy. Based on data from BPS in 2019-2020, this sector provides food for more than 270 million people and dominates the source of income in Indonesia by 33.4 million (27.33%). Unfortunately, the high opportunity and prospects are accompanied by a lack of enthusiasm among the younger generation to pursue agricultural careers, resulting in a decline in regeneration. Some influential factors included: (1) the perception that the agricultural sector is less promising in the future, (2) the lack of prestige of relatively low salaries, and (3) the existence and influence of social strata in the community. The current study aimed to investigate students' perceptions and interests, particularly those of agricultural students, concerning their career choices and corroborate the phenomena of the young generation's falling interest in agricultural careers. The participants were 100 agriculture students from the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Brawijaya (FP UB). The study implemented a quantitative approach with a survey method. The data were analyzed using Tableau. The results showed that there were two dominant factors, external and internal, that influenced the career choices of agriculture students. Additionally, the responses from the students based on gender (male and female) were also different. The findings of this study provide a broader view on how to improve students' interest in agricultural careers through external and internal assistance, namely motivation and practical experiences during the academic year.
CAN HOMEOPATHY BE A "REMEDY" FOR LOSS OF SMELL AND TASTE IN PATIENTS WITH COVID-19?
Authors: Serkan Topaloglu Ulas , Saz Ali , Tatar Onur , Oner Kucuk Mustafa , Eryilmaz-Eren Esma
Published: August 2022

Background: Homeopathy is applied as a supportive in the treatment of viral infections and in relieving their symptoms. Objective: To create an awareness that effective remedial results can be obtained by homeopathy in patients with loss of smell and taste in Coronavirus Disease 2019. Methods: A prospective, cohort and randomized study was conducted. The main inclusion criterion was the loss of smell and taste for at least one week. Homeopathic remedies were also applied as supportive therapy. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to evaluate the loss of smell and taste perception before and after treatment. Results: A total of 30 patients, 32.17±10.25 years, were included in the study. The mean pre-treatment VAS-smell perception of the patients was 0.67±1.24, while the mean VAS-taste perception was 2.57±3.01. After the treatment, the mean of VAS-smell perception was 8.67±1.92, while the mean of VAS-taste increased to 9.43±1.22. There was a strong positive correlation between ΔVAS-smell perception and ΔVAS-taste perception (r: 0.563, p: 0.001). There was also a strong negative correlation between ΔVAS-taste perception and the level of ferritin (r: -0.552, p: 0.002). Conclusion: The present study on the effective improvement via homeopathy treatment in patients with loss of smell and taste in COVID-19 that “has spoiled the taste of life and living” should be supported by further studies.
ETIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS, AND MANAGEMENT OF CHILDHOOD MICROCEPHALY: A SINGLE-CENTER RETROSPECTIVE STUDY
Authors: Güven Deniz , Ardıçlı Didem , Sarıcı Dilek
Published: August 2022

Background: Microcephaly is a condition that causes a reduction in brain volume as well as cognitive and motor impairments. It can be seen alone or in conjunction with a variety of genetic disorders and environmental factors. Microcephaly is still a poorly defined condition, identifying the etiological causes is critical for providing genetic counseling, and preventing potential consequences. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the etiology, diagnosis, and management of the childhood microcephaly. Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis on 50 children with microcephaly (25 males, 25 females) who presented to University of Health Sciences, Ankara Keçiören Training and Research Hospital between 2017-2021.The demographic features of the patients, neuroimaging, clinical and laboratory findings were examined. Results: The etiology of microcephaly was documented in 76% of all patients. Genetic causes were identified in 16 % of the patients; including Aicardi Goutieres Syndrome,Williams Syndrome , Wolfram Syndrome, Rett Syndrome and Asparagine Synthetase Deficiency. Syndactyly, scoliosis, Poland syndrome, dysmorphic face, alopecia, auricular ear deformities, hearing loss, strabismus, nystagmus, hydronephrosis, single umbilical artery, and cardiac septal defect were detected systemic malformations associated with microcephaly. In sixty percent of the patients, a neuroimaging was performed; results were abnormal in 24% of the patients. The mean follow-up period of the patients was 1.88± 0.6 years. Cognitive impairment was associated with microcephaly in 38% of the cases, and epilepsy in 20%. Of those 28% of the children required special education. One patient was operated by neurosurgeon due to craniosynostosis. Conclusion: Microcephaly is still a poorly defined condition, identifying the etiological causes is critical for providing genetic counseling, and preventing potential consequences.
INDONESIAN PEOPLE RISK FACTORS OF NOCTURIA (TWO OR MORE VOIDS PER NIGHT) OLDER THAN 40 YEARS-OLD
Authors: Daryanto Besut , Febriantyo Purnomo Athaya , Nur Budaya Taufiq , Prayitnaningsih Seskoati , Artha Dewi Nadia
Published: August 2022

Background: Nocturia is a common urinary system disease. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the causes of nocturia in women Indonesian inhabitants aged≥ 40 years. Methods: A stratified sample strategy was used to conduct a randomized cross-sectional study on 562 residents under the age of 40 in Malang City, East Java, Indonesia. A questionnaire was completed, which included socioeconomic demographics, lifestyle characteristics, and clinical history. Each night, nocturia was defined as at least two voids. The chi-squared test was used to determine proportional differences between age and gender groups. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to assess gender-related factors. This was determined that P0.05 was statistically significant. Results: Data on 562 people aged 61.60 + 9.81 years eligible for statistical analysis at the end, comprising 185 (32.92%) men and 377 (67.08%) women. Overall nocturia prevalence was 31.8% (179/562). It rose significantly with age (P<0.001) and reached >48% in those above the age of 70. In both men and women, nocturia was linked with diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and the overactive bladder symptom score (OABSS) (P0.05). There was no link discovered between nocturia and education, profession, civil status, BMI, female birth history, or the International Prostate Symptom Score. Conclusion: Nocturia is linked to aging, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, OABSS, and diabetes in Indonesians over the age of 40.
THE COMBINATION OF HIGH FAT DIET AND MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE ALTERING ADIPOGENESIS, BRAIN RESISTIN AND SERUM CORTISOL LEVEL IN FEMALE RAT
Authors: Widayati Aris , Mustika Dewi , Karina Riskawati Yhusi , Iskandar Agustin , Kurnianingsih Nia
Published: August 2022

Home / Archives / Vol. 8 No. 2 (2022): July / Research Article THE COMBINATION OF HIGH FAT DIET AND MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE ALTERING ADIPOGENESIS, BRAIN RESISTIN AND SERUM CORTISOL LEVEL IN FEMALE RAT Authors Aris Widayati Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia Dewi Mustika Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia Yhusi Karina Riskawati Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia Agustin Iskandar Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia Nia Kurnianingsih Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia DOI: https://doi.org/10.21776/ub.mnj.2022.008.02.8 Keywords: glutamate, fat diet, inflammation, behavior, BDNF Abstract Background: The prevalence of obesity is increasing tremendously worldwide. Obesity is correlated with the consumption of a high-fat diet (HFD) and monosodium glutamate (MSG). Although the effect of MSG or HFD on inflammation has been established, lack of information about the effects of both combination on simultaneous systemic and brain inflammation that can be evaluated from cortisol serum and brain resistin level respectively. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effects of combining HFD and MSG on brain resistin, serum cortisol, lipid profiles, visceral weight, and body weight gain. Methods: Sixteen adult female rats were randomized into 4 groups consist of standard diet; HFD+MSG 0.05 mg/gBW, HFD+MSG 0.2 mg/gBW and HFD+MSG 0.35 mg/gBW. Lipid profiles were measured using automatic biochemical analyzer. Brain resistin and serum cortisol level were determined using enzyme-linked immunoassay. Results: The groups of HFD+MSG significantly have higher level of brain resistin (p<0.003), serum cortisol (p<0.01), total cholesterol (p<0.003) and visceral fat weight (p<0.05) than control group. Conclusion: The combination of HFD, and MSG generates obesity that led to systemic-brain alteration on inflammation. Further study is necessary to evaluate further the functional impact of both combinations on behavioral profiles.
Strongyloides sp. resistentes al albendazol y levamisol en búfalos de México
Authors: Ojeda-Robertos Nadia Florencia , Aguirre-Serrano Atziri Miroshlava , Cardenas de la Cruz Rosina , Hernández-Martínez Liss Nayelli , Peralta-Torres Jorge Alonso , Chay-Canul Alfonso Juventino , Priego-García Jorge Alberto , Riodríguez-Vivas Roger Ivan
Published: August 2022

Objetivo. Se evaluó la eficacia antihelmítica de albendazol y levamisol  sobre poblaciones de Strongyloides sp. en bucerros (Bubalus bubalis) con infecciones naturales en el trópico Mexicano. Materiales y Métodos. Se incluyeron 45 bucerros, que fueron distribuidos en tres grupos experimentales de acuerdo a la excreción de huevos por gramo de heces (HPG) de Strongyloides sp. (n=15): a) Grupo control: sin desparasitación, b) Grupo BZ (benzimidazoles) que recibó albendazol a razón de 10 mg/kg vía oral, y c) Grupo IMIDA (imidaziotazoles) dosificación de levamisol a razón de 8 mg/kg vía subcutánea. Para determinar los HPG de cada animal, se obtuvieron heces directamente del recto los días 0 (Pre-T) y 10 (PT). Las muestras fueron procesadas mediante la técnica de McMaster y los resultados de HPG se analizaron mediante el programa RESO para conocer el porcentaje de reducción de huevos y sus intervalos de confianza al 95% (IC95%). Resultados. El grupo BZ registró un 94% de reducción de HPG (IC95%= 87–97) y el grupo IMIDA registró 95% de reducción en el HPG (IC95%= 84-99). Conclusión. Se reporta por primera vez en México la presencia de poblaciones de Strongyloides sp. resistentes a benzimidazoles e imidazotiazoles en bucerros del trópico mexicano infectados naturalmente.
Investigación de la efectividad de varios métodos de tratamiento en cabras con papilomatosis cutánea
Authors: Yıldırım Yakup , Bozkurt Gökhan , Küçük Ali , Taşal İbrahim
Published: August 2022

Objetivo. Este estudio investigó los efectos de recuperación del levamisol, el extracto de Tarantula cubensis y la combinación de levamisol+extracto de T. cubensis en cabras con papilomatosis cutánea. Materiales y métodos. Se incluyeron en el estudio cuarenta cabras de pelo entre 2 y 4 años de edad en período de lactancia, que fueron diagnosticadas clínicamente de papilomatosis, y se dividieron en cuatro grupos aleatoriamente, cada uno con diez cabras. No se realizó ninguna aplicación en cabras en el grupo de control. Se administraron levamisol (5mg/kg, por vía intramuscular), extracto de T.cubensis (4ml, por vía subcutánea) y levamisol (5mg/kg, por vía intramuscular) y extracto de T.cubensis (4ml, por vía subcutánea) a las cabras en el grupo de levamisol, grupo de extracto de T. cubensis y grupo combinado, respectivamente, dos veces a intervalos semanales. Todos los animales de los grupos se controlaron a intervalos de 15 días durante tres meses. Resultados. Si bien no se observó recuperación en el grupo de control, se observó regresión en solo el papiloma de un animal (10%). Las tasas de recuperación y regresión fueron 40% y 40% en el grupo de levamisol, 30% y 40% en el grupo de extracto de T. cubensis y 60% y 30% en el grupo combinado, respectivamente. Conclusiones. Se encontró que los tres tratamientos aplicados en cabras para tratar la papilomatosis cutánea eran efectivos en diferentes grados. Cuando se comparó entre los grupos de tratamiento, se encontró que la combinación de extracto de levamisol+T. cubensis era un tratamiento más efectivo.
Ureterolitiasis, torsión ureteral e hidronefrosis en un perro
Authors: Reis-Galindo Victor , Kniphoff da Cruz Igor Cezar , Kretzer-Carneiro Rafael , Lemos Pinto Filho Saulo Tadeu , Silva-Herculano Lícia Flávia , Morais-Pereira Tainara , Almeida-Fighera Rafael , Nogueira-Aires Luiz Paulo , Mazzardo-Bortoluzzi Eduarda , Pozzobon Ricardo , Rossi-Feliciano Marcus Antônio
Published: August 2022

Objetivo. El objetivo de este informe fue describir los hallazgos clínicos, ecográficos y quirúrgicos, así como la terapia instituida, en un caso raro de torsión ureteral asociada a hidronefrosis y ureterolitiasis unilateral en un perro. Evaluacíon del paciente. Una perra de 9 años fue atendida con antecedentes de hinchazón en la región de la oreja y un tumor en la glándula mamaria número 5 de la cadena derecha. Durante el examen de ultrasonido para la estadificación del tumor, se observaron cambios en el riñón y el uréter izquierdo, como dilatación pélvica y ureteral, sedimento y estructura diverticular en el uréter. Las manifestaciones clínicas no fueron específicas del tracto urinario y no sugirieron estos cambios. Se realizó una laparotomía exploratoria que confirmó el diagnóstico ecográfico de sospecha y permitió identificar dos segmentos ureterales torcidos. Se realizó nefrectomía unilateral izquierda y, a los 15 días del postoperatorio, no se identificaron alteraciones urinarias ni de laboratorio. Conclusiones. Así, fue posible verificar los cambios en el uréter y riñón izquierdos antes del desarrollo de los signos clínicos, lo que permitió instituir la terapia adecuada de manera oportuna y prevenir la progresión de la enfermedad.
Prevalencia de la criptosporidiosis en seres humanos y terneros, y detección molecular del Cryptosporidium parvum
Authors: Ekici Abdurrahman , Yılmaz Hasan , Beyhan Yunus Emre
Published: August 2022

Objetivo. El objetivo de este estudio fue investigar la prevalencia de especies de Cryptosporidium en humanos y terneros en la provincia de Van, Turquía. Materiales y métodos. Se incluyeron en el estudio un total de 150 pacientes, incluidos 50 pacientes en hemodiálisis, 40 pacientes inmunosuprimidos con diarrea, 30 pacientes con diarrea solamente y 30 pacientes inmunocompetentes. Se recolectaron muestras de heces rectales de un total de 50 terneros alojados en establos y granjas en 10 aldeas centrales de Van, Turquía. Resultados. Se detectó Cryptosporidium parvum en el 17.3% de las 150 muestras de heces tomadas de seres humanos. C. parvum se observó en el 20% de los 50 pacientes en hemodiálisis, el 32.5% de los 40 pacientes inmunosuprimidos con diarrea y el 10% de los 30 pacientes con diarrea solamente, mientras que no hubo Cryptosporidium spp. detectado en los pacientes inmunocompetentes. C. parvum se observó en sólo el 6% de los 30 terneros diarreicos. Conclusiones. Claramente se entendio que la Criptosporidiosis fue detectada en una alta tasa en las muestras de los pacientes inmunosuprimidos sin y con sintomas de diarrea, y que además la especie activa que causó la enfermedad fue el agente etiologico Criptosporidium parvum. Por lo tanto, estos dos grupos de pacientes deben ser evaluados en lo que a términos de Criptosporidiosis se refiere.
Evaluación in vitro de cinco ixodicidas contra Rhipicephalus microplus en Catacamas, Olancho, Honduras
Authors: Lepe López Manuel Antonio , Brizo-Murillo Josselyn Maryeri
Published: August 2022

Objetivo. El presente estudio tiene por objetivo evaluar la eficacia in vitro de cinco productos comerciales empleados en el sitio con mayor producción de bovinos en Honduras. Materiales y métodos.  Se colectaron garrapatas en cuatro fincas ganaderas en Catacamas (14°50' N, 85°53' S), considerando una cantidad de 300 bovinos. Se colectaron aproximadamente 1,000 teleóginas de R. microplus para implementar un grupo control y cinco grupos de comparación, cada grupo incluyó dos replicas con 50 individuos. Se realizó el método de inmersión con cada uno de los cinco productos comerciales y se estimaron las siguientes tasas:  mortalidad, ovoposición, eclosión, eficiencia reproductiva y eficacia del producto según lo propuesto por Drummond et al., 1973. Resultados. Cuatro de los productos comerciales con los siguientes ingredientes activos (Producto 1: cipermetrina, clorpirifós, butóxido de piperonilo.  Producto 2:  cipermetrina, ethion, butóxido de piperonilo. Producto 3: amitraz. Producto 4: coumaphos), obtuvieron una eficacia superior al 90%, sobresaliendo las familias químicas de amidinas, organofosforados y la combinación de organofosforados con piretroides para el control de R. microplus en la localidad de Catacamas, Honduras. Por otra parte, un producto (Producto 5: cipermetrina), presenta una eficacia del 68%. Este producto de la familia de los piretroides muestra problemas de eficacia con mortalidad del 33% y los individuos sobrevivientes presentan una tasa reproductiva del 30%. Conclusiones. Es necesario modificar el uso de la cipermetrina en Catacamas, Honduras, incorporando un control integral de parásitos para reducir la posibilidad de resistencia antiparasitaria de R. microplus.
Determinación del número mínimo de animales al comparar las medias de tratamiento mediante análisis de potencia
Authors: Altay Yasin , Koskan Ozgur , Koknaroglu Hayati
Published: August 2022

Objetivo. El propósito de este estudio fue determinar el número mínimo de animales (tamaño mínimo de la muestra) en comparaciones de tratamientos con diferentes tamaños de efecto (0.25-2.0), el número de tratamientos (2-7) y la potencia de la prueba (80- 95%). Además, se desarrollaron ecuaciones de regresión lineal, cuadrática y cúbica que estiman el tamaño mínimo de muestra que debe usarse en las comparaciones de tratamientos. Materiales y métodos. Dentro del alcance de esta investigación, se utilizó la ganancia media diaria (GMD) de los experimentos con ganado de engorde a corral realizados en la Universidad Estatal de Iowa con un total de 1283 novillos. La potencia de la prueba se calculó después de que se tomaron muestras aleatorias de los datos de GMD y se establecieron las diferencias entre los tratamientos en términos de desviación estándar. Este proceso se repitió 1000 veces mediante una macro escrita en el programa del paquete de Minitab en la cantidad de tratamientos y niveles de potencia a comparar. Resultados. Se encontró que las ecuaciones de regresión cúbica dieron resultados más fiables que las demás. Como resultado, después de determinar el número de tratamientos, la potencia de la prueba y el tamaño del efecto, se puede determinar fácilmente un número suficiente de unidades experimentales utilizando las ecuaciones de estimación creadas sin análisis de potencia. Conclusiones. De esta manera, se pueden prevenir los gastos excesivos de dinero y las pérdidas financieras en estudios científicos y se puede brindar la oportunidad de encontrar financiamiento más fácilmente.
تحليل القدرة التنافسية للصادرات السلعية العربية
Authors: Ahmad Muhsin Ibrahim
Published: August 2022

هذه تسعى جميع البلدان الى رفع القدرة التنافسية لصادراتها في الأسواق العالمية - لتعبّرعن جودة صادراتها وكفاءتها الأقتصادية - من أجل تحقيق فائض في الميزان التجاري وميزان المدفوعات، والحصول على المزيد من النقد الأجنبي، ليحافظ على قوة وموقع البلد على المستوى الدولي في جميع المجالات، وما يترتب عليه من تحقيق الرفاهية الأقتصادية، وهي الهدف الذي تسعى جميع البلدان الى تحقيقها. من هذا المنطلق يهدف البحث الى تحليل القدرة التنافسية للصادرات السلعية العربية في الأسواق العالمية بإعتماد المؤشرات المستخدمة في هذا المجال خلال مدة البحث، للوقوف على مدى نجاح أوفشل السياسات الأقتصادية لتلك البلدان.
Mindfulness-Based Smoking Cessation Delivered Through Telehealth and Text Messaging for Low-Income Smokers: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Spears Claire A , Mhende Josephine , Hawkins China , Do Vuong Van , Hayat Matthew J , Eriksen Michael P , Hedeker Donald , Abroms Lorien C , Wetter David W
Published: August 2022

Background

Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality. Adults with low income and members of certain racial and ethnic minority groups are less likely to quit, and therefore, they experience profound tobacco-related health disparities. Mindfulness training can increase the rates of smoking cessation and lapse recovery, and telehealth and SMS text messaging have the potential to provide more accessible treatment.

Objective

This study aims to test the efficacy of delivering mindfulness-based smoking cessation treatment through text messaging (iQuit Mindfully) and telehealth (group videoconferencing), both as stand-alone interventions and in combination. In addition, it aims to examine the underlying mechanisms of mindfulness treatment.

Methods

In this 2×2 randomized controlled trial, participants are randomized into 1 of 4 groups based on assignment to iQuit Mindfully text messages (yes or no) and mindfulness videoconference groups (yes or no). The primary outcomes are biochemically verified smoking abstinence at 8, 12, and 24 weeks after the start of treatment. Secondary outcomes include the frequency of home mindfulness practice and self-reported levels of mindfulness, emotions, craving, withdrawal, dependence, self-efficacy, and social support.

Results

Recruitment, treatment, and assessment began in spring and summer 2021, and data collection is expected to continue through spring 2024.

Conclusions

This project aims to improve smoking cessation outcomes for low-income, racially and ethnically diverse smokers through mindfulness-based telehealth group counseling and text messaging support. We also aim to advance the scientific study of the mechanisms of action of mindfulness treatment, which could inform the development of more efficacious and efficient treatments to reduce tobacco disparities.

Trial Registration

Clinicaltrials.gov NCT04965181; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04965181

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

PRR1-10.2196/35688
Intervensi Keperawatan dalam Meningkatkan Quality of Life (QoL) Pasien dengan Kanker: Studi Literatur
Authors: Hardiyani Tati , Wahyuni Sri , Ramadhan Muhammad Deri , Effendy Christantie
Published: August 2022

Background: The cancer prevalance is predicted to raise. Cancer affects patient's quality of life, such as psychological, sexual, social function, and daily activities. The appropriate nursing interventions are needed for each type of cancer to improve nursing outcomes and quality of life.Objective: To identify the types of nursing intervention that could improve the quality of life of patients with cancer.Method: Four electronic databases, such as PubMed, Sciencedirect, Ebsco-host, and Clinical-Key, were explored to find original research articles which focused on the types of nursing intervention in caring for patients with cancer. Fourteen articles were included in the study, and each of article was analyzed using The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Appraisal tool to achieve the purpose of the study.Results: The study found that psychological nursing interventions, physical nursing intervention including exercise/physical activity, and technology application in nursing intervention were contributed significantly to enhance patients’ quality of life.Conclusions: Nursing interventions which are psychological, physical, and using technology application can improve the quality of life of patients with cancer significantly. ABSTRAKLatar belakang: Angka kejadian kanker diprediksi semakin meningkat. Pasien kanker akan mengalami perubahan efek psikologi, seksual, fungsi sosial serta aktivitas keseharian yang memengaruhi Quality of Life pasien. Diperlukan intervensi keperawatan yang tepat sesuai jenis kanker untuk meningkatkan Quality of Life pasien kanker.Tujuan: Studi ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi jenis intervensi keperawatan dalam meningkatkan quality of life pasien kanker.Metode: Pencarian literatur dilakukan untuk mendapatkan artikel berupa original research pada 4 database yaitu PubMed, Sciencedirect, Ebsco-host, Clinical-Key. Didapatkan  sebanyak 14 artikel yang mengukur quality of life pasien kanker sesuai kriteria inklusi. Setiap artikel dilakukan analisis menggunakan The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Appraisal tool untuk mencapai tujuan penelitian.Hasil: Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa  intervensi keperawatan psikologis, intervensi keperawatan fisik  berupa exercise/physical activity, dan intervensi keperawatan dengan aplikasi teknologi memberikan kontribusi pada kualitas hidup pasien kanker. Semua intervensi keperawatan tersebut secara statistik dapat meningkatkan Quality of Life pada pasien kanker. Kesimpulan: Intervensi keperawatan yang berupa psikologis, fisik dan menggunakan aplikasi teknologi terbukti dapat meningkatkan quality of life pasien kanker secara signifikan.
Biostimulant Activity of Sargassum sp. Extracts on Early Growth of Zea mays L. and the Phytohormones Content Analysis
Authors: Fitriyah Fauziatul , Aziz Muhammad Abdul , Wahyuni Sri , Fadila Hana , Luktyansyah Insyiah Meida , Sulastri Sulastri , Priyono Priyono , Siswanto Siswanto
Published: August 2022

Seaweed has been gaining global interest in agriculture for the development of marine-based plant biostimulants. This research aimed to study the effect of three different liquid extracts of Sargassum sp., acidic, alkaline, and water extract, on the germination and early growth of maize and to evaluate the phytohormones content responsible for the growth. Phytohormones content including Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), gibberellins (GA), kinetin and zeatin were analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and bioassay was performed twice on maize. Parameters observed on the bioassay were germination percentage, number of roots, shoot length, shoot weight and root weight under 4 different concentrations with 0.5; 1.5; 3.5; and 5% in the first bioassay and 3.5% concentration in the second bioassay. Both bioassays following randomized complete design and the data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA using post hoc test of Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at error probability of 5% in Genestat software. Phytohormones content in the seaweed extract indicated that alkaline extract was rich in IAA, gibberellin, and zeatin content, while water extract showed the highest kinetin content. The first bioassay indicated that lower concentration of the seaweed extracts gave better growth in all extracts, therefore a 3.5% concentration was chosen for the second bioassay with higher replication for each treatment. The second bioassay confirmed alkaline extract resulted in the highest germination while the highest seedling height, number of roots, shoot and root weight were resulted from acidic extract treatment. In conclusion, Sargassum sp. extracts obtained from acidic, alkaline, and water-based extraction methods, were able to improve the shoot and root growth of maize plants. The acidic extract showed the highest growth promotion among other extracts with the lowest phytohormones content.
Factors affecting reading Comprehension in Cebuano and English Language Texts
Authors: Labrigas Menchie Alo
Published: August 2022

The main objective of the study was to determine the factors affecting reading comprehension in Cebuano and English language texts of Grade Six pupils in School X, School Year 2019 – 2020 with the end view of proposing an action plan to improve students’ reading comprehension in English language. The researcher utilized descriptive – survey research design. There were two sets of instruments, one was a reading comprehension test and the other was a survey questionnaire. As used in the study, intrinsic factors include motivation, reading style, attitude, and physical condition. In addition, extrinsic factors include teachers, family members, peers/classmates, and environmental condition. Based on the result, the respondents fall in the inferential level of reading comprehension in both languages. Among the intrinsic and extrinsic factors, motivation has greatly influenced respondents’ reading comprehension in both languages. Moreover, there was no significant difference between respondents’ reading comprehension in both languages. In Cebuano and English texts, there was no significant difference between factors affecting their reading comprehension. Moreover, results showed that respondents’ level of reading comprehension in Cebuano was higher than their reading comprehension in English texts. Hence, an action program was proposed to improve respondents’ reading comprehension in English language.
Literary Competence of Pre-Service English Teachers
Authors: Lacaba-Loquere Melissa
Published: August 2022

English teachers are in demand today either in the field of education or other specializations. Literary competence gives paramount impact to be adept in English literature. The main purpose of this study was to determine the literary competence of Pre-Service English Teachers. Specifically, it sought to answer the respondents’ level of literary competence and the respondents’ literary competence in elements of poetry. Cross-sectional descriptive design was used with a 30-item literary competence test composing point of view, literary device, sound values, and structure. A researcher made questionnaire was administered to fifty respondents. The questionnaire underwent validation through pilot-testing. The results implied that most of the respondents were still in the developing level. It also revealed that they were least competent in structure as part of the elements of poetry. Therefore, the respondents lacked literary competence expected of a Pre-Service English teacher. It was recommended that an intervention scheme must be crafted and utilized to achieve literary competence.
Characterization of Salmonella Strains and Environmental Microorganisms Isolated From a Meat Plant With Salmonella Recurrence
Authors: Wang Rong , Chitlapilly Dass Sapna , Chen Qiyue , Guragain Manita , Bosilevac Joseph M.
Published: August 2022

Salmonella entericais a leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States. In this study, 3S. enterica strains (serovars Cerro, Montevideo, and Typhimurium) were isolated from a beef processing plant with a history of Salmonella recurrence. Floor drains of the hotbox area and storage cooler of the same plant were sampled for environmental microorganisms. Biofilm formation on stainless steel (SS) by the microorganisms recovered from the drains and surface colonization by the isolated S. enterica strains were assessed. Pathogen survival and community compositions after sanitization (quaternary ammonium compound [QAC]) were examined. Alone the Cerro strain exhibited greater (P<0.05) surface attachment (5.4 log10CFU/SS chip) than the Montevideo or Typhimurium strains (4.6 and 4.8 log10CFU/SS chip, respectively). The Typhimurium strain was the most QAC tolerant (0.3 log reduction), whereas the Cerro and Montevideo strains exhibited similar sensitivities (1.6 log and 1.1 log reduction, respectively). The environmental microorganisms from the drain samples all developed biofilms ranging from 5.7 to 6.0 log10CFU/SS chip. All S. enterica strains were efficiently integrated into the drain biofilms where the Montevideo and Typhimurium strains ranged from 3.8 to 4.7 log10CFU/chip and the Cerro strain 4.0 to 5.8 log10CFU/chip. Enhanced QAC tolerance was only exhibited by the Montevideo strain when integrated into the drain biofilms. Metagenomic analysis of the drain biofilms showed that the most abundant genus was Pseudomonas (57.7%), followed by Brochothrix (28.6%), Serratia (7.2%), Lactococcus (4.2%), and Carnobacterium (1.1%), with all varying significantly among the different biofilm samples and their response to QAC treatment. Thus,various factors underlie the survival advantages of the S. enterica strains, allowing them to tolerate stress as well as out-compete and coexist with environmental companion bacteria for protection, which might lead to pathogen prevalence and recurrent product contamination.
Memoria, Trauma y Trabajo de Elaboración
Authors: Arrubla-Sánchez Ricardo , Zuluaga María Del Pilar
Published: August 2022

El artículo realiza un análisis de los documentos de memoria producidos durante el 2008 hasta el 2019, para caracterizar sus aspectos centrales y compararlos con relación al uso de las categorías de dolor, daño e imaginación en las víctimas.  Metodología: es una investigación hermenéutica de tipo cualitativo con análisis de contenido, aplicada a una muestra de 45 documentos. Resultados: la investigación permitió establecer que el mayor porcentaje de relaciones temáticas se relaciona con 11% masacre paramilitar, 6% verdad y memoria, 2% Duelo, memoria y reparación. Conclusiones: Los trabajos de elaboración de memoria traumática y del conflicto en Colombia, han desconocido aspectos fundamentales con relación al daño, el dolor y la imaginación, siendo estos partes constitutivos de la memoria de las víctimas.
La Experiencia Fronteriza Modula el Valor Subjetivo de Recompensas Monetarias Demoradas
Authors: Negrete Cortés Agustín Jaime , García Gomar María Luisa , Carbajal Valenzuela Cintli Carolina
Published: August 2022

La población en la frontera norte de México experimenta condiciones económicas particulares al interactuar con dos divisas con tasas de inflación diferente por lo que sus patrones de elección intertemporales pueden ser distintos que en población de la misma nacionalidad no expuesta a esta condición. El objetivo es determinar si la experiencia con diferentes tasas de inflación afecta el descuento temporal de recompensas monetarias de dos divisas diferentes a través del contraste entre un grupo de 36 trabajadores de la frontera México-Estados Unidos y 28 trabajadores del centro del País. Cada participante completó dos tareas de descuento temporal, en donde tenían que elegir entre una recompensa pequeña inmediata y otra grande pero demorada. Una tarea involucraba recompensas monetarias en pesos ($8000 para la opción demorada) y la otra en dólares equivalentes de acuerdo a la tasa de cambio. Se encontró que los participantes fronterizos devaluaron más el peso que el dólar en condiciones de demoras grandes y en comparación con su contraparte del interior de la república, quienes descontaron de la misma manera el peso y el dólar. Los resultados son coherentes con la hipótesis del efecto de la inflación sobre la toma de decisiones intertemporales que involucran recompensas monetarias.
Seismic Behaviour and Design of RC Shear Wall using ETABS software
Authors: Jadhav Prasad J. , Tiware Vikramsinh S. , Mane Vivek V. , Mohite Nitish A. , Tiwale S. Siddhesh
Published: August 2022

Abstract: The present paper shows seismic behavior of building under the action of earthquake load [ bhuj earthquake] by performing time history analysis. Nowadays buildings with shear walls are more popular than buildings without shear wall in earthquake prone areas due to its resistance during earthquake. In this project G+10 RCC building is considered for the structural analysis for zone III and suitable load combination. The purpose of this study is to find the prime location of shear wall and then investigate the effectiveness of best shear wall for the RCC structure. The structure is analyzed for earthquake in the type of structural system using ETABS software. Wall which is mainly designed to resist lateral forces in its own plane is called shear wall Shear wall are mainly flexural membrane which are specially designed to resist lateral forces which are caused by seismic forces and other forces. Shear wall starts from foundation level and should be continuous throughout of the building.
Impact of Flash Sales on E-Commerce Industry in India
Authors: Mishra Dr. Ashamayee , Rath Prof. Sujata
Published: August 2022

Abstract: The Indian E-commerce industry is developing multifolds and is relied upon to reach $20 Billion by 2020. This is because of evolving outlook of the Indian clients and simplicity of shopping on the web. Significant Indian E-trade organizations have concocted techniques year on year to draw the clients – Flash deals one among them. Streak deals like Flipkart's – 'Large Billion Day', Amazon. In's-'Incredible Indian Shopping Festival' and Snap deal's-'Unpack Zindagi(Unbox Life)' give limited time deals on profoundly limited costs on significant Indian celebrations. Information identified with the blaze deals of 3 significant online retailers from 2011 to 2016 wiz Flipkart, Snapdeal and Amazon, was gathered from secondary sources to analyze the effect of Flash deals on E trade organizations concerning deals, incomes, site traffic and coordination’s. The analysis will help internet business organizations comprehend the effect of glimmered deals for them.
Analysis of Multistorey RCC Frame subjected to Mainshock and Aftershock Earthquake
Authors: Srivastava Sharad , Jaiswal Ganesh
Published: August 2022

Abstract: Structure analysis and design are significantly influenced by earthquake. It is believed that seismic evaluation is required for the viability and serviceability of both present and future building structures. When a structure's base is subjected to a certain type of ground motion, a time history analysis is performed to examine the dynamic reaction of the structure at each time interval. The near-field earthquake ground motion verification may have specific impacts for both forward and backward directivity. The initial's velocity and displacement motions, respectively, exhibit pulse and fling-step characteristics. Therefore, it is crucial to assess how well structures built solely to withstand the primary shock would work through future aftershocks. Using modern seismic protection systems, such as base isolations or / and supplemental dampening devices, that significantly reduce building damages during main shocks and their related aftershocks is one of the appropriate solutions to this issue. Due to changes in both static and dynamic stress that take place during the earthquake process, aftershock events are set off by the primary shock. In order to better understand the ground motion features of a sizable collection of mainshock and subsequent aftershock ground motion data recorded in accelerograph stations around the region, this study reviews pertinent literature in the field. The G+9 RCC building will be used in this study to conduct a time history analysis of the mainshock and aftershock data of the Chamoli earthquake provided by the Centre for Engineering Strong Motion Research Ground Motion Database. For designing purposes, the IS 456-2000 code is taken into consideration. Live loads are measured in accordance with IS 875-part 1, and seismic zone IV is selected for analysis in accordance with IS 1893-2016. Storey drift, base shear, joint reactions, and storey displacement are just a few of the variables that can have an impact on how well a building performs. Since each of these variables has a significant impact on how a structure responds to seismic loads, they are also taken into account when evaluating the results.
Literature Review on Vision-based Traffic Sign Detection and Recognition using Artificial Intelligence
Authors: V Rajesh , J. S. Rajashekar
Published: August 2022

Abstract: With the expansion in the number of vehicles on the road, the development of technology, and other factors, safety has elevated to the top of automotive industries. Following traffic laws and regulations are essential in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to prevent collisions. Over the past few decades, traffic sign recognition has gained significant interest due to its quick processing speed and the reduction of human interactions, which lowers risk with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence. While trying to focus on the road, drivers sometimes miss signage on the side of the road, which could be vulnerable for both them and the pedestrians. If the driver could be alerted effectively without having to change their focus, this issue may be avoided. When a sign is detected and recognised, the Traffic Sign Detection and Recognition (TSDR) system alerts the driver to any approaching signs. In addition to ensuring road safety, this also gives drivers a little more comfort while negotiating challenging or unfamiliar roads. This paper provides a comprehensive survey on traffic sign detection and recognition with details of algorithms, architectures, and methods implemented. Based on the investigation of several experts, this literature study was completed and may be used as a future reference