bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
USP15 Deubiquitinates CARD9 to Downregulate C-Type Lectin Receptor–Mediated Signaling
Authors: Xu Wenting , Rush Jason S , Graham Daniel B , Cao Zhifang , Xavier Ramnik J
Published: October 2020

Posttranslational modifications are efficient means to rapidly regulate protein function in response to a stimulus. Although ubiquitination events and the E3 ubiquitin ligases involved are increasingly characterized in many signaling pathways, their regulation by deubiquitinating enzymes remains less understood. The C-type lectin receptor (CLR) signaling adaptor CARD9 was previously reported to be activated via TRIM62-mediated ubiquitination. In this study, we identify the deubiquitinase USP15 as a novel regulator of CARD9, demonstrating that USP15 constitutively associates with CARD9 and removes TRIM62-deposited ubiquitin marks. Furthermore, USP15 knockdown and knockout specifically enhance CARD9-dependent CLR signaling in both mouse and human immune cells. Altogether, our study identifies a novel regulator of innate immune signaling and provides a blueprint for the identification of additional deubiquitinases that are likely to control these processes.
Implementation and evaluation of a weight-reduction programme for diabetic patients at a primary health care facility in the Western Cape: a pilot study
Authors: Razak Adil , Isaacs Abdul Aziez
Published: October 2020

Background: Diabetes is a common non-communicable disease and complications are resulting in increased disability, reduced life expectancy and enormous health costs for virtually every society. Medical Nutrition Therapy is important for the prevention, treatment, and self-management of diabetes, and the prevention or delay in onset of diabetes-related complications. The current nutritional guidelines for diabetes state that carbohydrates should comprise 45–60% of the total nutritional intake and that lowcarbohydrate or high-protein diets offer no long-term success over healthy eating plans. Recent studies suggest that there may be merit in using low-carbohydrate diets in diabetic patients for weight reduction and improved cardiovascular markers. This study aimed to implement and evaluate a pilot programme for weight loss in diabetes mellitus type 2 patients by comparing a low-carbohydrate diet with the conventional low-fat diet.

Methods: The study design was that of a two-group parallel design, with one group following a low-fat diet and the other a low-carbohydrate diet. Diabetic patients attending the Mitchell’s Plain Community Health Centre in Cape Town were recruited, with 10 participants in each group. Both groups received similar advice on exercise and behaviour change. Changes in weight, waist circumference, blood pressure and blood parameters (creatinine, lipids and HbA1c) were recorded at baseline and again after 12 weeks.

Results: There were reductions in weight (1.85 kg vs. 0.1 kg gain) and HbA1c (1.72 vs. 0.32) in the low-carbohydrate diet group when compared with the low-fat diet group. No significant change was seen in other parameters including BP, total cholesterol and serum creatinine for either group.

Conclusion: Low-carbohydrate diets may be effective in promoting weight loss and improving glucose control in diabetic patients. Implementation of this programme would require a paradigm shift for staff and further studies to assess its acceptability for patients.

(Full text of the research articles are available online at www.medpharm.tandfonline.com/ojfp)

S Afr Fam Pract 2017; DOI: 10.1080/20786190.2017.1329490
Glucose Control: non-insulin therapies*
Authors: Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa The Society for Endocrinology
Published: October 2020

This chapter summarises information for each of the non-insulin drug classes that are used for blood glucose control. Each summary is accompanied by a table of recommendations to guide the clinical use of these medications. For the sake of completeness, and for those that are interested, we have included a more detailed review of each drug as an appendix to each summary. These can be found in the Appendix section of the guidelines. The treatment recommendations for each drug have been incorporated into the treatment algorithm in Chapter 11. The following abbreviations are used in this chapter: DPP-4: dipeptidyl peptidase-4 GLP-1: glucagon-like peptide-1 SGLT2- sodium-glucose linked transporter-2
Colds, flu and coughing: a review of over-the-counter cold and flu medicines
Authors: Van Schoor J.
Published: October 2020

The common cold is the most frequent human illness, and may be caused by several families of viruses, particularly the more than 100 serotypes of rhinoviruses. Inaccurate perceptions that antibiotics improve patient outcomes fuel the number of doctor visits and requests for antibiotics. The inappropriate use of antibiotics for minor, self-limiting, usually viral, upper-respiratory tract infections does not alter the course of the disease, and adds to the burden of antibiotic resistance. In addition, there is also no evidence to suggest that antibiotics prevent secondary bacterial complications following viral upper-respiratory tract infections. While most over-the-counter cold and flu remedies have no proven efficacy, they appear to attenuate the immune response to the infecting virus, and there is little doubt that appropriate symptomatic treatment can make the patient feel better. Therefore, symptomatic therapy remains the mainstay of common cold treatment. This article briefly reviews the components of cold and flu remedies, and provides a symptom-based assessment for the selection of appropriate over-the-counter medicine.
ERROR 404 – Sleep not found
Authors: Muntingh George L. , Viljoen Michelle
Published: October 2020

Insomnia is perhaps the most common type of sleep disorder in the family medicine population. It is best described as a persistent difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, or a report of non-restorative sleep, accompanied by related daytime impairment. There is increasing evidence of a strong association between insomnia and various medical and psychiatric comorbidities. Diagnosis of insomnia and treatment planning rely on a thorough sleep history to address contributing and precipitating factors as well as maladaptive behaviours resulting in poor sleep. Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the mainstay of treatment and is a safe and effective approach. The key challenge of CBT-I is the lack of clinicians to implement it. The newer generation nonbenzodiazepines (e.g. zolpidem) are used as first-line pharmacotherapy for chronic insomnia. Newer drugs active on targets other than the gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor are now available, but clear treatment guidelines are needed.
Focus on Innuvair® Inhaler for Asthma
Authors: Van Schoor J.
Published: October 2020

No abstract available.
Hands on management of muscle pain and injuries
Authors: Schellack Natalie , Masuku Palesa , Mogale Kgarebe , Mokwele Nelly , Skosana Phumzile
Published: October 2020

Sport injuries and muscle pain can occur as a result of engagement in exercise and or organised sporting activities. These injuries affect all age groups and gender. The most common types of sporting activities known to cause these injuries include jogging, cycling, volley ball, swimming and heavy weight lifting. Lack of warming-up before participating in sporting activity, overtraining and or excessive exposure to these physical activities may increase the risk of injury. These factors are categorised as extrinsic factors. Intrinsic factors that may lead to sport injuries or may precipitate these injuries are age, previous injuries and level of flexibility. The most common type of injuries seen are sprains and strains. These injuries are accompanied by pain, swelling and redness of the injured area. Non-pharmacological and pharmacological management is available for the effective management of these injuries. Pain may vary from mild to severe depending on the severity of injury. These varying types of pain can be managed optimally using non-narcotics, such as paracetamol, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen. Topical therapies of NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, diclofenac and flurbiprofen are often highly effective for managing sports-related muscle sprains and strains. When pain is categorised as moderate to severe, narcotics may be prescribed and administered.
Sutton’s law, Phaeochromocytomas and Zebras
Authors: Ellis Chris
Published: October 2020

No abstract available.
The silent epidemic among clinicians – Stress and Burnout
Authors: Govender Indiran
Published: October 2020

No abstract available.
Pharmacotherapy of osteoporosis
Authors: Of South Africa (NOFSA) National Osteoporosis Foundation
Published: October 2020

No abstract available.
Primary myoepithelial carcinoma of the clivus: A rare presentation
Authors: Modi Shilpi , Goel Deepa , Goyal Pawan , Gupta Aditya
Published: October 2020

Myoepithelial tumor (MET) of bone is an unusual tumor of uncertain differentiation and histogenesis. Although its presence in various bones has been reported sparsely, the presentation in clivus as primary myoepithelial carcinoma (MEC) has never been reported. They resemble their salivary gland counterparts morphologically and immunohistochemically, but harbor distinct molecular phenotype. At present, moderate nuclear atypia is the acceptable criteria to differentiate MEC from myoepithelioma. Because of their rarity, wide histopathological spectrum, and intraosseous location, MET of bone is easily confused with a variety of primary bone and cartilaginous tumors. Application of immunohistochemistry and, if required, molecular testing are required for making a correct diagnosis. In this article, we describe an extremely rare case of a primary MEC arising from the clivus, which owing to unusual location and immunohistochemical profile was diagnostically challenging.
An unusual case of primary intracranial germinoma with diffuse subarachnoid spread masquerading as tuberculous meningitis
Authors: Sharma Amit , Jagetia Anita , Srivastava Arvind , Saran Ravindra
Published: October 2020

Central nervous system (CNS) germinomas often extend or disseminate into the ventricular and subarachnoid space. We present a case of primary CNS germinoma consisting mainly of meningeal dissemination, which is extremely unusual and must be kept in the differential diagnosis.
Subarachnoid hemorrhage and internal carotid artery dissection and occlusion following self-enucleation
Authors: Joud Hadi , Noureldine Mohammad , Peto Ivo , Kumar Jay , Bajric Jasmina , Agazzi Siviero
Published: October 2020

Self-enucleation is an uncommon type of major self-injury, which may lead to severe neurological deficits and life-threatening complications, such as subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and internal carotid artery (ICA) dissection and occlusion. Our patient is a 53-year-old man with a history of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia who presented with SAH, intraventricular hemorrhage, ICA dissection and occlusion, and right cerebral infarct following self-enucleation. Despite a Glasgow Coma Score of 6 on initial presentation, he improved with conservative management. He achieved a near-complete neurological recovery, with residual left lower extremity weakness and mild confusion. Self-enucleation is a major neurologic, ophthalmologic, and psychiatric emergency with a potential for serious neurological complications and contralateral visual loss. Yet, conservative management may lead to dramatic recovery.
Endoscopic third ventriculostomy and simultaneous tumor biopsy in pineal region tumors using the “Single Burr Hole” technique: An analysis of 34 cases
Authors: Attri Gagandeep , Gosal Jaskaran , Khatri Deepak , Das Kuntal , Bhaisora Kamlesh , Mehrotra Anant , Sardhara Jayesh , Srivastava Arun , Behari Sanjay , Jaiswal Sushila , Jaiswal Awadhesh
Published: October 2020

Background: Pineal region tumors often present with hydrocephalus. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) and simultaneous tumor biopsy remain a minimally invasive procedure offering both diagnostic and therapeutic advantages in the management of these tumors. However, different operative techniques have been described in the literature. Aim: The aim is to study the ETV success rate, diagnostic rate of simultaneous tumor biopsy, complications, and follow-up of patients of pineal region tumors managed with ETV and simultaneous tumor biopsy using the single burr hole technique. Methods: The study was performed by retrospectively reviewing the records of patients of pineal region tumors managed by simultaneous ETV and tumor biopsy using a “single burr hole” technique from January 2012 to December 2019. Results: Thirty-four patients (22 males and 12 females) with a mean age of 28.7 years were analyzed. ETV was successful in relieving hydrocephalus in 29 (87.8%) patients. Three patients needed a ventriculoperitoneal shunt, and one required Ommaya reservoir placement for persistent hydrocephalus. Histological diagnosis was successfully established in 26 (78.8%) patients. There were two procedure-related mortalities. Two patients underwent craniotomy and tumor excision subsequently. Radiotherapy was given to 11 patients, and 9 patients were managed by observation alone. The mean follow-up of our study was 15.8 months. Conclusions: Simultaneous ETV and tumor biopsy using a single burr hole technique is a safe, minimally invasive procedure for the management of pineal region tumors.
Study of anterior commissure-posterior commissure distance among Nepalese cohort
Authors: Dabadi Sambardhan , Dhungel Raju , Dhungel Pragya , Gurung Pritam , Shrestha Resha , Acharya Samir , Rajbhandhari Pravesh , Shrestha Pranaya , Pant Basant
Published: October 2020

Introduction: The main aim of this study is to determine the anterior commissure-posterior commissure (AC-PC) distance in Nepalese cohort and has comparison of intercommissural distance of Nepalese cohort with some other races. Materials and Methods: The 47 patients, with mean age of 50 years, included in the study had undergone DBS or lesioning (Pallidotomy). Data were collected through the magnetic resonance imaging under DBS protocol and the manipulation, marking of AC and PC was done in Inomed Planning Software (IPS). Results: The data revealed average AC-PC distance of Nepalese cohort to be 24.86 ± 2.08 mm, ranging from 16 mm to 30 mm. The study among 29 males and 18 females illustrated male to have longer AC-PC as compared to female (25.38 mm male and 24.02 mm female). The results also confirmed age related changes in AC-PC distance which was linearly increasing with the age. Conclusion: Comparison of data from other studies revealed Nepalese cohort to have almost similar AC-PC distance with Asian population, while that was longer in Caucasian and shorter in Hispanic Population.
A refined combination theorem for hierarchically hyperbolic groups
Authors: Berlai Federico , Robbio Bruno
Published: October 2020

In this work, we are concerned with hierarchically hyperbolic spaces and hierarchically hyperbolic groups. Our main result is a wide generalization of a combination theorem of Behrstock, Hagen, and Sisto. In particular, as a consequence, we show that any finite graph product of hierarchically hyperbolic groups is again a hierarchically hyperbolic group, thereby answering [6, Question D] posed by Behrstock, Hagen, and Sisto. In order to operate in such a general setting, we establish a number of structural results for hierarchically hyperbolic spaces and hieromorphisms (that is, morphisms between such spaces), and we introduce two new notions for hierarchical hyperbolicity, that is
concreteness
and the
intersection property
, proving that they are satisfied in all known examples.
Global Persistence of the Unit Eigenvectors of Perturbed Eigenvalue Problems in Hilbert Spaces
Authors: Benevieri Pierluigi , Calamai Alessandro , Furi Massimo , Pera Maria Patrizia
Published: October 2020

We consider the nonlinear eigenvalue problem

Lx + \varepsilon N(x) = \lambda Cx, \quad \|x\|=1,

where

\varepsilon,\lambda

are real parameters,

L, C\colon G \to H

are bounded linear operators between separable real Hilbert spaces, and

N\colon S \to H

is a continuous map defined on the unit sphere of

G

. We prove a global persistence result regarding the set

\Sigma

of the
solutions

(x,\varepsilon,\lambda) \in S \times \mathbb R\times \mathbb R

of this problem. Namely, if the operators

N

and

C

are compact, under suitable assumptions on a solution

p_*=(x_*,0,\lambda_*)

of the unperturbed problem, we prove that the connected component of

\Sigma

containing

p_*

is either unbounded or meets a triple

p^*=(x^*,0,\lambda^*)

with

p^* \not= p_*

. When

C

is the identity and

G=H

is finite dimensional, the assumptions on

(x_*,0,\lambda_*)

mean that

x_*

is an eigenvector of

L

whose corresponding eigenvalue

\lambda_*

is simple. Therefore, we extend a previous result obtained by the authors in the finite dimensional setting.

Our work is inspired by a paper of R. Chiappinelli concerning the local persistence property of the unit eigenvectors of perturbed self-adjoint operators in a real Hilbert space.
Двухэтапный критерий $\chi^2$ и двумерные распределения процесса Бесселя
Authors: Savelov M P
Published: October 2020

Рассматривается последовательный $r$-кратный критерий $\chi^2$; в случае $r=2$ исследуются асимптотические свойства вероятности ошибки как функции от размеров границ прямоугольной критической области, что позволяет (с помощью неравенства Бонферрони) получать асимптотические свойства вероятности ошибки в случае произвольного $r$. Для этого требуются некоторые свойства функции Инфельда, установление которых представляет самостоятельный интерес. Полученные результаты позволяют найти асимптотику хвостов двумерных распределений процесса Бесселя.
О множестве распределений непрерывных мартингалов
Authors: Kabanov Yurii Mikhailovich
Published: October 2020

В заметке показано, что множество распределений стохастических интегралов вида $H {\cdot} W$, где $W$ - многомерный винеровский процесс, а $H^2$ принимает значения в выпуклом компактном подмножестве $\mathbf{D}$ множества симметричных неотрицательно определенных матриц, слабо плотно в множестве распределений мартингалов $M$ с абсолютно непрерывными квадратичными характеристиками, производные Радона-Никодима $d\langle M \rangle/dt$ которых принимают значения в $\mathbf{D}$.
О модификациях условий Линдеберга и Ротаря в центральной предельной теореме
Authors: Ibragimov Il'dar Abdullovich , Presman Ernst L'vovich , Formanov Shakir Kasimovich
Published: October 2020

В работе Э. Л. Пресмана и Ш. К. Форманова (ДАН, 485:5 (2019); Dokl. Math.,
99:2 (2019)) рассматривались модификации характеристик Линдеберга и Ротаря, связанные с суммой соответственно абсолютных и разностных моментов порядка $2+\alpha$ слагаемых, урезанных на единичном уровне. Показывалось, что вместо того, чтобы проверять сходимость к нулю характеристик Линдеберга или Ротаря при любом $\varepsilon >0$, достаточно проверить, что существует такое $\alpha >0$, что соответствующая этому $\alpha$ характеристика, введенная в упомянутой работе, стремится к нулю, при этом из существования такого $\alpha$ следует стремление к нулю характеристики, соответствующей любому $\alpha >0$. В настоящей работе показывается, что моментные функции можно заменить более общими, и описывается класс соответствующих функций.
THE ISSUES AND CHALLENGES OF SHARIAH HARMONIZATION OF THE CROSS BORDER TRANSACTIOINS: CONCEPTUAL REVIEW OF ISLAMIC BANKING INDUSTRIES
Authors: Bhuiyan Abul Bashar , Ali Md. Jafor , Islam K. M. Anwarul , Alam Md. Shahbub , Solaiman Mohammad
Published: October 2020

The paper aims to identify major’s regulatory challenges are facing in maintaining proper harmonization of Shariah rulings of Islamic Bank across the world in the cross-border activities. The study found that the Islamic banking is confronting challenges to make appropriate rules and regulations for making the common standardized mode of finance to cope up with present market demand for their customer with conventional counterpart base on the Islamic sharia principles. Particularly, in the arena of competing in the global markets and establish unique regulatory institutions for proper harmonization of Shariah rulings of Islamic Banks over the cosmos in the cross-border actions. The study recommends that policymakers are to pay attention to solve the above regulatory issues to face the existing challenges for the smooth financial operation in the future.

JEL Classification Codes: G21, G24, L26, P51.
O trauma na televisão:
Authors: Sacramento Igor
Published: October 2020

O objetivo deste artigo é analisar as manifestações do discurso terapêutico no programa Encontro com Fátima Bernardes entre 2012 e 2015 nos relatos pessoais de celebridades e anônimos sobre experiências traumáticas. A análise busca demonstrar a constituição de um ethos testemunhal que se baseia na produção da autenticidade do relato pelo sofrimento. Numa cultura marcada pelo discurso terapêutico, a fala sobre si no programa reinscreve o deslocamento do problema individual ao coletivo pelo clamor de representação por meio de voz, corpo e presença que se tornam midiaticamente públicos por exemplificarem os desígnios atuais de autoestima, autoaprimoramento e superação num clima de leveza, informalidade e descontração. Nesse sentido, enquanto o trauma é menos o que interdita uma cadeia representacional de acontecimentos passados do que aquilo que se supera, o testemunho é a forma privilegiada de exposição dos acontecimentos desafortunados, transformando os sofredores em exemplos de sobrevivência.
Kendala Yang Dihadapi Penerjemah dan Pranata Humas Dalam Pelaksanaan Tugas Dan Fungsinya
Authors: Natalia Febrina , Yuliyanti Dewi
Published: October 2020

This study aims to determine what difficulties met by government translator and government public relations officers in carrying out their duties and function in the Bureau of Leadership Administration, Regional Secretariat of Central Kalimantan Province from data analysis obtained from questionnaires, observations and related literature studies. The method used in this research is descriptive; the researchers describe the phenomena arisen from questionnaire data which are the answers of respondents filled by the government translator and government public relations officers in the Bureau of Leadership Administration, Regional Secretariat of Central Kalimantan Province. This data analysis is also supported by observation and study of other related literature. This study shows there are several difficulties and overlaps found in the tasks division between government translator and government public relations officers, especially in the field of translation, government relations and public information. Understanding this issue, it is hoped that both government translator and government public relations officers master basic knowledge and competencies related to their job descriptions as discussed in this research. In addition, officials at the structural level are also expected to better understand the duties and function of government translator and government public relations officers so that in coordination and implementation of their tasks, their role can be more optimal.

Keywords: government, translator,  public relations

ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kendala apa saja yang dihadapi oleh penerjemah dan pranata humas dalam pelaksanaan tugas pokok dan fungsinya khususnya dalam kegiatan penerjemahan, kehumasan dan informasi melalui analisis data yang diperoleh dari kuesioner, observasi dan studi literatur. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif yaitu peneliti menjabarkan fenomena yang muncul berdasarkan data kuesioner yaitu jawaban responden yang diisi oleh pranata humas dan penerjemah di Biro Administrasi Pimpinan, Sekretariat Daerah Provinsi Kalimantan Tengah. Analisis data ini juga didukung dengan observasi dan studi literatur terkait lainnya. Kajian ini menunjukkan beberapa kendala dan tumpang tindih serta ketimpangan pembagian tugas antara penerjemah dan pranata humas khususnya dalam kegiatan penerjemahan, kehumasan dan informasi di Biro Administrasi Pimpinan, Sekretariat Daerah Provinsi Kalimantan Tengah. Memahami hal tersebut, diharapkan penerjemah dan pranata humas menguasai pengetahuan dan kompetensi dasar terkait uraian tugas dimaksud. Selain itu, pejabat jenjang struktural diharapkan juga lebih memahami tugas pokok dan fungsi penerjemah dan pranata humas sehingga dalam koordinasi dan pelaksanaan tugas, peran keduanya dapat lebih optimal

Kata kunci: pemerintah, penerjemah, pranata humas
Супернегерой: от суперсилы к ультранасилию
Authors: Ocheretyany Konstantin A.
Published: October 2020

Анализируется изменение парадигмы супергероя в культуре комикса, в самом широком смысле, т.е. учитывая ее кино- и компьютерно-игровые интерпретации. С самого своего возникновения супергерой был воплощением открытых Ницше и Фрейдом в природе и культуре принципов: сверхчеловека и Сверх-Я. Учитывается то, что концепты «сверхчеловека» и «Сверх-Я» восходят в своей генеалогии к кантовскому категорическому императиву, а тот, как показал Лакан, обладает непристойной изнанкой в виде садизма. Суперсила, прочитанная буквально, есть садизм: моральный (как императивное требование) и физический (как сумма страданий, которые сверхчеловек может вынести). Однако эта «суперсила» отвечала тому насилию, которое было высвобождено обществом и позволяла принять, освоить, пережить эхо холодной войны, информационные войны, ядерные угрозы, мутации, новое оружие и технология в целом и т.д. Ситуация изменилась, когда комикс перестал быть маргинальным феноменом и превратился в матрицу цифровой медиареальности с ее потоками образов. Запрос на садизм, как речь о насилии без оправдания, сменился дискурсом жертвы, претендующей на сочувствие (а потому — неотличимой от палача) — мазохизмом. Теперь герой — это скорее тот, кто пострадал, а не тот, кто преодолел нечто. В такой ситуации супергерой выглядит крайне подозрительно (как супернегерой), а его суперсила приравнивается к насилию; отсюда интерес к катастрофам, вызванным применением этой силы. Однако от супергероя ждут не только угрызений совести и ответа за совершенные катастрофы, но катастрофы как таковой, разрыва с установленным порядком — действия без оглядки на Другого, от него ждут онтологической силы поступка. Супергерой начинает предписывать моральный образец природе и противостоять культуре, а «садизм» его действий (т.е. разрушительные последствия) — способ представить категорический императив на уровне визуально-имагинативного языка.
The Beginning of Ukrman – a Fighter against the Evil and the Coronavirus
Authors: Lange Anja
Published: October 2020

Comics have a big task in Ukraine: Through them nation is built, historical events are discussed and identity is constructed. In 2018 Ukraine’s first superhero was introduced: UKRMAN. In the past, the Cossacks have been the heroes of Ukraine and were also portrayed in various comics. But in a time when the national integrity of Ukraine is tested through an armed conflict in the East, a new superhero is sorely needed. The comic combines the past (Communist era with the Chernobyl nuclear accident) and the present of Ukraine in a unique way. The article will show why the implementation of a new superhero (especially his look, his behavior and the background of the plot) is necessary for Ukrainian nation building. The symbols UKRMAN uses tend to unify the country by giving it a superhero everybody can identify him- or herself with. The message of the comic is that someone does not have to wear a cape to be depicted as a hero. The comic as the beginning of a project with videos and merchandise is the first one of that kind in Ukraine.
“Make the Superhero Great Again!”: Introduction to the Issue
Authors: Aliev Rastyam T. , Tembo Kwasu
Published: October 2020

The article is an opening message from the journal's editors summarizing the key aspects of the issue.
Indigenous Conflict Resolution and the Protection of Human Rights among the Talensi of Ghana
Authors: Naya Zuure David , Hikah Benson George , S. Achanson Adams
Published: October 2020

Indigenous approaches to conflicts resolution in African societies provide appropriate fora and opportunities for members of the societies to process their disputes when they do arise. The indigenous approaches are structured and rooted on cultures and traditions of the societies in which they are applied. The Talensi traditional area has its indigenous approach based on its culture and tradition as well. However, there are concerns with regards to how indigenous approaches to conflict resolution recognize and respect the human rights of persons involved in the process. This paper examined how the Talensi indigenous conflict resolution approach recognizes and respects the human rights of the disputants. It was a qualitative research which employed the case study design. Two chiefs, three elders to chiefs’ councils and five disputants were purposively and conveniently selected as sample for the study. The instruments in terms of interview, focused group discussion and observation were used to gather data for the study. It emerged from the study that the various considered human rights (rights to life, non-discrimination, freedom of religion and belief and prohibition of torture and other ill-treatment) of disputants were recognized and respected to a large extent under the Talensi indigenous approach to conflict resolution. It was, therefore, recommended that the approach is replicated in other rural societies in Ghana so as to ensure the recognition and respect for disputants rights as many people in rural Ghana practically rely on indigenous approaches to process their disputes.
Accessibility to Electronic Resources by Students in Higher Learning Institutions in Mwanza City, Tanzania
Authors: James Mwamasso Margreth , Oduor Onyango Daniel
Published: October 2020

This study sought to investigate the accessibility to electronic resources by students in higher learning institutions in Mwanza city. The study was guided by the Utilization Theory. The study employed mixed research approach and convergent parallel research design. The study sampled a total of 390 respondents comprising of 377 students, 8 lecturers, 4 librarians and 1 ICT expert. Stratified and simple random sampling techniques were used to select students and lecturers respectively while purposive sampling was used to select librarians and ICT experts. Questionnaire and interview guides were used to collect data. Statistical descriptions and themes were used to analyze quantitative and qualitative data respectively. The study found that the infrastructures for electronic learning resources and facilities like computer laboratories and internet infrastructures were not well established to allow students in higher learning institutions access electronic resources. It was further found that students faced challenges such as shortage of computers, electricity and network challenges in accessing electronic resources. It was also found that majority of the students were unable to use computers in accessing electronic stored resources due to lack of computer knowledge base as well as lack of financial capacity to secure electronic devices. Hence, it was concluded that most students in higher learning institutions are unable to access electronic resources due to lack of adequate infrastructure, shortage of computers, electricity and network challenges, lack of computer literacy and financial constraints. The study recommended that collective initiatives should be put in place to make sure that ICT subject is taught from primary schools to higher learning institutions, proper infrastructure are established and students are financially facilitated to enable them secure electronic devices in order to enhance accessibility to electronic resources in higher learning institutions.
Strategic Planning Effectiveness and Leadership for Educational Institutions
Authors:   Higher Education Administration The Hashemite University, Dept. of Educational Foundations and Administration, Zarqa, Jordan Sabbatical at: Department of Educational Foundations and administration, College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman., Ahmad Al-Omari Aieman
Published: October 2020

The purpose of this chapter aimed to determine strategic planning, and strategic planning effectiveness that helped to improve leadership for educational institutions. Discusses the literature review used as a methodology for conducting research on strategic planning and leadership in educational institutions. Findings of this paper related to future leaders of educational institutions may need to use data-driven decision-making skills as work continues at their school and changes are made to meet community needs. Originality/Value: Future of educational institutions leaders, should be knowledgeable of the research and data that's out there so that we keep tuned in to what different kinds of strategies are working, understanding how we evaluate what we are doing.
Strategic Leadership Planning for School Improvement: A Successful Model from the Kingdom of Bahrain
Authors:   Bahrain Teachers College, University of Bahrain, Bahrain., Al Mutawah Masooma
Published: October 2020

This chapter will cover basic theories and practices of successful leadership through strategic planning. A range of issues will be explored for school improvement in an educational setting, such as: Managing educational change by identifying individual and organizational drivers for improvement; Accountability and evaluation across international contexts with consideration for how it might work in a range of situations in the national context; Preparation to lead and assess teaching and learning; How to build cohesive diversity cultures in schools that promote a positive environment where the differences will be accepted; Examining processes that promote change for improvement; The primary responsibilities of school leaders as change agents within their organizations; How to ensure sustainability of educational reforms to improve school effectiveness with a focus on the role of school leaders in the process.
The Leadership Practices of the South African Primary School Principals in Promoting Shared Decision Making
Authors:   University of South Africa, Pretoria, Gauteng, Republic of South Africa., Steph Khumalo Shuti
Published: October 2020

Decision-making is a very critical aspect of management in the schooling environment. The purpose of this chapter was to investigate the role of primary school principals in engaging role players (particularly teachers) in decision-making in South Africa. Before the democratic dispensation in South Africa, decision-making was predominantly top down. This means that school leadership and principals in particular, made most decisions on their own and teachers were expected to implement these decisions without asking questions. The current study was conducted in the Waterberg Education Department, which is one of the education districts in South Africa. A descriptive research method was used and one hundred and seventy questionnaires were administered to teachers. The study revealed that the majority of principals do promote shared decision-making. This is demonstrated by the fact that the findings further indicate that principals create opportunities for decision-making, they provide feedback and expect engagement of the feedback and allow the views of stakeholders in the work allocation process.
Educational Management vis-à-vis Educational Leadership
Authors:   Bahrain Teachers College, University of Bahrain, Bahrain., Al Haddad Sana
Published: October 2020

This chapter offers the general concepts, definitions, characteristics, brief history and theoretical framework of educational management in comparison to educational leadership. It deliberates the diverse modern educational leadership and management models, and how they might be applied within different educational situations. It is also an introduction to the concept of educational change, organizational change and the role of educational leadership in change. In addition, it will highlight the most important strategies in managing change, the challenges it faces and ways to overcome resistance to change. This chapter will be for researchers and leaders in the field of education, whether they are school principals, experts or school senior teachers and all those interested in leadership matters from practitioners of both students and administrators.
Language and the Parameters of Power in Medical Discourse in Spoken Egyptian Arabic
Authors: El-dali Hosni M. , El-Moety Doha M. Abd , El-Seidi Maha A.
Published: October 2020

The present study is an investigation of the parameters of power following in medical encounters in spoken Egyptian Arabic. The analysis will focus on the aspects of discourse: speech acts especially directives such as questions, orders and commands, features related to turn taking like different types of overlap, adjacency pairs and the concept of preference, Grice's concept of implicature and the politeness theory with its strategies for Face Threatening Acts.  The study aims at drawing conclusions concerning power and ways of claiming it in Egyptian Arabic medical encounters. Thus, the study differs from previous studies not only in investigating the Arabic language but also in the aspects of analysis, which has not been examined before because each of the previous studies concentrates on only one aspect of analysis.
The Influence of Contemporary Thinkers on Said’s Orientalism
Authors: Abedi Valoojerdi Mohammad Hossein
Published: October 2020

Orientalism (1978) is one of the greatest intellectual works of the last century in which Edward W. Said (1935-2003) challenges Western culture on account of its erroneous beliefs about the East. Orientalism, as Said describes, is not merely an academic field of study, but a way of thinking and a collection of beliefs which work together as a powerful tool to justify the colonial ideology. However, what Said suggests is not an anti-Western theory. In Orientalism, he interacts with a number of his contemporary intellectuals. This paper is a brief review of the influence of contemporary philosophers, thinkers and Western theories on Said’s interpretation of Orientalism. The paper also attempts to discuss that how Said’s Orientalism is related to the above-mentioned theories such as Gramsci’s cultural hegemony, Foucault’s notion of power/knowledge, Derrida’s deconstruction, and Bakhtin’s polyphony. Although this topic has been of interest to other researchers, further studies will contribute to the richness of the subject and can be used by students and scholars.
Book Review: The Treatise on the Whole-World by Édouard Glissant
Authors: Alberro Heather
Published: October 2020

This engaging and challenging work by the seminal French-Caribbean writer and philosopher Édouard Glissant features a timely plea for valuing and preserving diversity, relation and the irreducible alterity of the ‘Other’. The book is especially pertinent amidst a historical backdrop plagued by socio-ecological upheavals and the mounting absence of diversity in a multiplicity of forms- from languages to species- which Glissant frequently laments (p. 131). The book’s fragmented structure, which may pose a challenge for some readers, features a mosaic of theoretical discussions, poetry and passages narrated by characters from Glissant’s previous novels. Yet the book’s structure reflects not only Glissant’s eclectic background but also the work’s core themes of diversity and relation. An array of thinkers, concepts, lines of inquiry and propositions are brought together- albeit not always as clearly or explicitly as they might have been- to produce the whole-text that is The Treatise on the Whole-World.
Dação em pagamento em bem imóvel como forma de extinção do crédito tributário: requisitos mínimos para constitucionalidade da lei local
Authors: Sobral Tavares Eduardo
Published: October 2020

O artigo objetiva debater os requisitos para a constitucionalidade da lei local que venha a instituir a dação em pagamento em bens imóveis como forma de extinção do crédito tributário. Considerando que a dação se equipara à compra e venda quando atribuído preço à coisa, a sua instituição deve se conformar ao princípio licitatório previsto na Constituição de 1988. Isso significa que a lei do ente deverá disciplinar tal instituto com atenção ao art. 24, X da Lei nº 8.666/93, que dispõe acerca da dispensa de licitação para a aquisição de bem imóvel. Assim, a legislação local fica obrigada a prever a prévia declaração de interesse público sobre o bem objeto da dação e a realizar uma avaliação prévia do imóvel.
Parecer nº. 30/2001 – ASA: Lei de Responsabilidade Fiscal e Fomento Estatal através de empréstimos subsidiados. Autorização Legislativa Específica. Possível conveniência de Alteração do Decreto-Lei nº 08/75, que instituiu o Fundes
Authors: Santos Aragão Alexandre
Published: October 2020

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Karyawan CU (Credit Union) Pancur Kasih Menghadapi Tantangan Reformasi Layanan Melalui Transformasi Teknologi Informasi Digital
Authors:   Universitas Tanjungpura, Dwitanto Joko
Published: October 2020

Penggunaan teknologi informasi dalam berbagai bidang kehidupan saat ini tidak terhindarkan lagi, sehingga suka tidak suka, siap atau tidak siap hal ini harus dihadapi termasuk kemampuan dan kesiapan dalam menghadapai perubahan yang terjadi. Sumber daya manusia terkena imbasnya atas perubahan tersebut sehingga SDM harus mampu dan mau meng-update diri. Teknologi dan SDM harus berjalan beriringan agar tidak ada gap yang terlampau jauh sehingga penerapan teknologi pada organisasi dapat dengan mudah dilakukan karena akan berdampak pada eksistensi organisasi secara keseluruhan terutama berkaitan dengan aktivitas pelayanan yang berkaitan dengan orang banyak. Metode penelitian ini dilakukan dengan descriptive/naratif research. Sampel karyawan CUPK berjumlah 30 orang plus anggota CUPK sebanyak 10 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data berdasarkan persepsi yang disampaikan oleh responden melalui wawancara. Dari hasil wawancara menyimpulkan bahwa semua responden memiliki persepsi yang sama bahwa teknologi informasi berbasis online dapat meningkatkan kinerja karyawan dan mereka merasa siap menghadapi perubahan dan peralihan sistem kerja berbasis teknologi informasi digital dalam memberikan pelayanan terbaik pada anggota CUPK.
Perancangan Alat Pendeteksi CO2 Menggunakan Sensor MQ-2 Berbasis Internet Of Thing
Authors:   Politeknik Aceh Selatan, Amsar Amsar , Khairuman Khairuman , Marlina Marlina
Published: October 2020

Salah satu gas yang sangat berbahaya bagi kesehatan manusia adalah Gas CO2, untuk mengetahui kadar di tempat tertentu mengandung CO2 tanpa menggunakan alat bantu pendeteksi akan sulit dilakukan, karena Gas CO2 tersebut merupakan zat yang tidak dapat dilihat langsung oleh mata manusia, maka dalam penelitian ini dirancang sebuah alat pendeteksi CO2 yang dapat memberikan notifikasi kadar CO2 ke telegram berbasis Internet Of Things (IOT) . dalam peneltian ini alat yang digunakan untuk pengukuran kadar CO2 dengan menggunakan sensor MQ-2 untuk mendeteksi kadar dari karbon dioksida, sehingga kadar CO2 yang terdeteksi oleh sensor selanjutnya dikirim melalui jaringan IOT berbasis notifikasi via telegram, notifikasi pada telegram sebagai media pemberi inforamsi pada alat yang dibangun ini dengan lima kategori yaitu: baik, sedang, tidak sehat, sangat tidak sehat dan berbahaya, adapun hasil dari rentang diperoleh jika sensor MQ-2 mendeteksi karbon dioksida dengan rentang 0-50 ppm, maka kondisi udara baik, apabila sensor mendeteksi karbondioksida dengan rentang 51-100 ppm, maka kondisi udara sedang, apabila sensor mendeteksi karbondioksida dengan rentang 101-199 ppm, maka kondisi udara tidak sehat, apabila sensor mendeteksi karbondioksida dengan rentang 200-299 ppm, maka kondisi udara sangat tidak sehat, dan apabila sensor mendeteksi karbondioksida dengan rentang 300 ppm, maka notifikasi ke telegram berbahaya.
Simulasi Desain dan Analisis Alat Pendeteksi Suhu Menggunakan Proteus
Authors:   Universitas Raharja, Hafidianto Ahmad , Nugraha Ardi , Adani Muhammad
Published: October 2020

Pengukuran suhu ruangan berdasarkan suhu yang ada pada ruang kelas atau ruang lainya di beberapa tempat memiliki kendala dalam beberapa kasus. Alat yang digunakan untuk mengukur suhu seperti termometer mengalami kerusakan seperti termometer tidak berfungsi kembali, terutama pada cairan di dalam termometer tersebut. Dalam menangani masalah tersebut, kami dalam membuat alat ini melakukan beberapa tahap observasi, analisis, perancangan dan desain dengan menggunakan proteus yang disarankan oleh dosen kami. Keberadaan alat kami memiliki tujuan untuk menciptakan pengukuran suhu ruangan yang lebih akurat dan efektif, dalam prosesnya tidak memerlukan waktu lama untuk memuat dan mendeteksi suhu sekitar.
Rancangan Marketplace Hewan Ternak Application
Authors:   Politeknik Pos Indonesia, Firnanda Fitria , Kusumah Diki
Published: October 2020

MarketPlace of livestock is engaged in the business of selling and purchasing which broadly has the activities of selling and purchasing animals. Usually have several system Admins who work and control an application system by handling also the development of businessmen in the application, including making reports and managing master data. In this study business process observations were made from observations of free-range applications which have become a unique marketplace specifically for livestock. The business process that is happening right now, that an application provides a place for various pet shops to pour their sales business activities in accordance with the dimensions of the animals they sell, on the other hand also receives intensive care services for animal development for farmers. It takes a long time for a common marketplace application to get a service maintenance partner, and time brackets along with maintenance service wages that are proportional to the value of feed prices, an increase in the amount of food, and season conditions for a sales activity there is no precise analysis. Based on the needs of this matter, a design of a new market place application design is needed which is equivalent to a market place in general, which only has the ability to sell and purchase. In the analysis phase of modeling using Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN), while the design stage uses Unified Modeling Language (UML). The design of this application will be a guideline in implementing software in future research.
Mengukur Keberhasilan Penerapan Sistem Informasi Akademik Dengan Model Kesuksesan Delon And McLean
Authors:   STMIK Widuri, Pusparini Nur , Sani Asrul
Published: October 2020

Academic information systems are designed to manage academic-related data using computer technology. The quality of the information system helps provide satisfaction for the organization and increases competitiveness, providing added value to STMIK Widuri. To measure the success of a system can apply the success model of Delone and McLean. By testing the system using DeLone and McLean it is known that the STMIK Widuri academic information system as a whole has a good quality system and scores 81.63%.