bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Intelligent feature selection using particle swarm optimization algorithm with a decision tree for DDoS attack detection
Authors: Saeed Aween Abubakr , Jameel Noor Ghazi Mohammed
Published: April 2021

The explosive development of information technology is increasingly rising cyber-attacks. Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack is a malicious threat to the modern cyber-security world, which causes performance disruption to the network servers. It is a pernicious type of attack that can forward a large amount of traffic to damage one or all target’s resources simultaneously and prevents authenticated users from accessing network services. The paper aims to select the least number of relevant DDoS attack detection features by designing an intelligent wrapper feature selection model that utilizes a binary-particle swarm optimization algorithm with a decision tree classifier. In this paper, the Binary-particle swarm optimization algorithm is used to resolve discrete optimization problems such as feature selection and decision tree classifier as a performance evaluator to evaluate the wrapper model’s accuracy using the selected features from the network traffic flows. The model’s intelligence is indicated by selecting 19 convenient features out of 76 features of the dataset. The experiments were accomplished on a large DDoS dataset. The optimal selected features were evaluated with different machine learning algorithms by performance measurement metrics regarding the accuracy, Recall, Precision, and F1-score to detect DDoS attacks. The proposed model showed a high accuracy rate by decision tree classifier 99.52%, random forest 96.94%, and multi-layer perceptron 90.06 %. Also, the paper compares the outcome of the proposed model with previous feature selection models in terms of performance measurement metrics. This outcome will be useful for improving DDoS attack detection systems based on machine learning algorithms. It is also probably applied to other research topics such as DDoS attack detection in the cloud environment and DDoS attack mitigation systems.
Evaluation of MUAC as a tool for assessing nutritional status during pregnancy (>20 weeks of gestation) in Delhi India
Authors: Suresh Megha , Jain Swati , Kaul Neena Bhatia
Published: April 2021

The present study was conducted to assess the usefulness of MUAC as a screening tool to assess nutritional status during pregnancy (>20 weeks).  Pregnant women (>20 weeks of gestation, n=100) were enrolled from tertiary care ANC clinics in urban areas of Delhi. Data on socio-demographic profile was collected using pre-tested questionnaires. The blood pressure and anthropometric parameters (weight, height and MUAC) were recorded. The mean height, weight and MUAC of pregnant women were 152.15 ± 4.93cm, 56.7 ± 6.7Kgs and 25.5 ± 2.60cm respectively. Weight gain between trimesters and overall weight gain showed no correlation with blood pressure. Maternal weight was positively correlated with MUAC (p=0.00), SBP (p=0.006) and DBP (p=0.02). Maternal height was negatively correlated with MUAC (p=0.012). BMI and MUAC showed a significantly positive correlation (p=0.00), which indicates the versatility of this tool. However, no association was observed between MUAC and blood pressure during pregnancy in the present study.
Career and Work Readiness of Nutrition and Dietetics Trainees in Nigerian Universities
Authors: Oluwatosin Leshi , Ogundero Anuoluwa F
Published: April 2021

Beyond having a good degree, graduates are expected to have relevant skills and attributes required to compete and collaborate in a rapidly changing work environment. In recent times, the employability of Nutrition and Dietetics graduates in Nigeria has been of considerable concern. This study was designed to assess the readiness of trainees in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics from Nigerian Universities for career and work engagements.

This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 109 final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students from twelve universities offering Nutrition and Dietetics programme across Nigeria. Data was collected using a semi-structured online questionnaire. Data obtained were background information on the students, their experiences and challenges in their academic pursuits, willingness and readiness to pursue and engage in Nutrition and Dietetics related jobs, as well as their perception of skills and competences for future career and work engagements. The data were analysed using the IBM SPSS version 20.0.

About 73% of the respondents were females, mainly between ages 21 and 25 years (62.4%) and undergraduates (70%). Among the undergraduate students, 83.4% had chosen to study Nutrition and Dietetics as a result of personal interest and choice while the postgraduate trainees indicated acquisition of in-depth knowledge of nutrition (60.6%) and quest to enhance career profile for competitive advantage in job pursuits (39.4%) as the core reasons for their choice for the programme. Nearly all the respondents (96.3%) reported having enjoyed their training programs. Only half (50.5%) perceived themselves to be “very ready” and well-prepared for work and career engagement. The top three areas of interest by trainees in Nutrition and Dietetics were Clinical Nutrition and Diet Therapy (60.6%), Community and Public Health Nutrition (43.1%), and Sports Nutrition (11.0%). Three out of every ten trainees had no specific desired skills and competences. While less than half declared that they had no knowledge of the skills and competences desired by employers of nutrition graduates, two-thirds of the trainees perceived themselves as eligible for their choice of work and career.

This study shows that most Nutrition and Dietetics trainees in Nigerian universities are ready and willing to start a career in the field. However, many lack the knowledge of expected skills and competences needed for career engagement.
Functional Movement Screen Detected Asymmetry & Normative Values Among College-Aged Students
Authors: Triplett Craig R , Dorrel Bryan S , Symonds Matthew L , Selland Corey A , Jensen Daniel D , Poole Christopher N
Published: April 2021

Background

The Functional Movement Screen (FMS™) is a popular test used by sports medicine professionals to identify dysfunctional movement patterns by analyzing mobility and stability during prescribed movements. Although the FMS™ has been a popular topic of research in recent years, normative data and asymmetries in college-aged students have not been established through research.

Purpose

The objective was to determine normative FMS™ scores, report frequency counts for FMS™ asymmetries, and determine if the number of sports seasons and number of different sports an individual participated in during high school varied between university students that showed FMS™ identified asymmetries.

Study Design

Cross-sectional Study

Methods

One hundred university students completed the FMS™ and an associated survey to determine which sport(s) and for how many seasons they participated in each sport(s) during high school. Total FMS™ scores were assessed as well as identifying the presence of an asymmetry during a FMS™ screen. An asymmetry within the FMS™ was defined as achieving an unequal score on any of the screens that assessed right versus left movements of the body.

Data Analysis

Data analysis included descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation was utilized to investigate the relationship between number of sports played and number of sport seasons. Shapiro Wilk test for normality, and Mann Whitney U test was employed to investigate group differences in number of sports played. All analyses were conducted using SPSS software.

Results

Statistically significant correlations (r = .286, r2 = .08, p < 0.01) were found for both number of sport seasons and number of sports with FMS™ total score. In addition, participants without FMS™-detected asymmetries played significantly more seasons and more sports than their peers that presented asymmetries (U = 946.5, z = -1.98, p = 0.047). Finish with the actual p-value in parenthesis.

Conclusion

Participating in multiple sports and multiple sport seasons during high school was associated with higher FMS™ total scores. Results suggest that participating in multiple sports and multiple sport seasons was associated with fewer asymmetries, which may decrease subsequent injury risk.

Level of Evidence

3b
A Preseason Training Program With the Nordic Hamstring Exercise Increases Eccentric Knee Flexor Strength and Fascicle Length in Professional Female Soccer Players
Authors: Vianna Karoline Baptista , Rodrigues Lívia Gonçalves , Oliveira Nathalia Trevisol , Ribeiro-Alvares João Breno , Baroni Bruno Manfredini
Published: April 2021

Background

Training programs that include the Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE) have been shown to increase eccentric knee flexor strength and biceps femoris fascicle length in male athletes. However, the effect of NHE on female athletes remains unknown.

Purpose

To investigate the collective and individual responses of professional female soccer players engaged in a preseason training program with the NHE regarding eccentric knee flexor strength and biceps femoris long head fascicle length.

Study Design

Quasi-experimental study.

Methods

Sixteen amateur female soccer players (without a NHE training routine) were evaluated 8-weeks apart to: (1) assess reliability of eccentric knee flexor strength and biceps femoris fascicle length measures; and (2) determine the typical error of measures that would be used to discriminate training responders and non-responders. The NHE training group had 17 professional female soccer players who performed an 8-week training program with the NHE during preseason. Within-group analysis was performed with paired sample t-tests (pre- vs. post-training), and individual responses were determined using the typical error criteria.

Results

The non-trained group’s data demonstrated that measures of strength (ICC=0.82-0.87, typical error = 12-13 N) and fascicle length (ICC=0.92-0.97; typical error = 0.19-0.38 cm) were reliable. In the NHE training group, both limbs increased the eccentric knee flexor strength (~13%; ES=0.74-0.82) and the biceps femoris fascicle length (~6%; ES=0.44-0.65). Twelve players (~71%) were considered responders to the NHE training program for the eccentric knee flexor strength, while eight athletes (~47%) were responders for the biceps femoris fascicle length.

Conclusion

The 8-week preseason training program with the NHE increased both eccentric knee flexor strength and biceps femoris fascicle length in professional female soccer players. More than two-thirds of players demonstrated a meaningful increase in eccentric strength, while nearly half achieved consistent fascicle length increases with the NHE training.
The Impact of Dance-Specific Neuromuscular Conditioning and Injury Prevention Training on Motor Control, Stability, Balance, Function and Injury in Professional Ballet Dancers: A Mixed-Methods Quasi-Experimental Study
Authors: Long Katherine L , Milidonis Mary K , Wildermuth Veronica L , Kruse Adam N , Parham Uniqua T
Published: April 2021

Background

Professional ballet dancers suffer high injury rates and are less likely than other athletes to specifically train to improve muscular strength, coordination, agility, speed and motor control because of heavy training demands, aesthetic appearances and financial barriers.

Hypothesis/Purpose

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a supplemental conditioning program on professional and pre-professional contemporary ballet dancers. The authors hypothesized that those participating in a training program would reduce injury rate by improving their motor control, stability, balance and physical function. The authors aimed to observe the feasibility and qualitative phenomena related to a conditioning program from the dancer’s perspective.

Study Design

A mixed-methods study; within subject quasi-experimental design and qualitative interviews.

Methods

Six professional classical and contemporary ballet dancers completed the five-week conditioning and injury prevention training program. Non-parametric analysis of baseline, posttest and four-month follow-up physical performance measures, subjective outcomes, and qualitative follow-up interviews, were reported.

Results

Significant post-test improvements included: The Dance Functional Outcome Survey (Z= -2.2, p= 0.04), composite Modified Star Excursion Balance Test (Z= -2.2, p= 0.03 bilaterally), Single Leg Hop for Distance (Z= -2.02, p= 0.04), and Upper Extremity Closed Kinetic Chain Test (Z=-2.03, p= 0.04). Significant changes from baseline to the four-month follow up remained for: (1) Dance Functional Outcome Survey (Z= -2.2, p= 0.03), (2) Single Leg Hop for Distance (Z= -2.2, p= 0.03), and (3) Modified Star Excursion Balance Test composite maximum reach for the left lower extremity (Z= -2.2, p= 0.03).

Conclusion

Completing a conditioning and prevention program for professional ballet dancers was related to improved function, balance, hop distance/stability and upper extremity stability. Dancers found the program beneficial, identified barriers to participation, and elucidated factors making the program feasible and successful. More research is necessary to determine the effect of such programs on injury incidence.

Level of evidence

3b
Characterization of Injuries in Male and Female Ultimate Frisbee Players at the Elite Club-Level
Authors: Khoo Kevin J , Gellert Joshua M , Hagen Mia S
Published: April 2021

Background

Ultimate Frisbee is a rapidly growing sport played in all levels of competition in men’s, women’s, and coed divisions. Despite widespread popularity, there remains a lack of research on injury risk and prevalence during a season.

Purpose

To determine the prevalence of injuries among elite club-level men and women Ultimate Frisbee players and to identify elements associated with injury during a single season.

Study Design

Descriptive epidemiological study.

Methods

Voluntary preseason and postseason online surveys were distributed to local elite club-level Ultimate teams in 2019. Surveys assessed players’ lifetime Ultimate-associated injury history, injury status, training regimen, and other related elements.

Results

Fifty-seven and 84 players were eligible to complete the preseason and postseason surveys, respectively. Prior to the 2019 season, 97% of female respondents and 100% of male respondents reported a previous Ultimate-related injury in their career, with all reporting a prior lower extremity injury. During the 2019 season, 56% of respondents reported being injured, and 12% missed one month or more of the season, with 88% of injured players reporting a lower extremity injury. Men reported more ankle and calf injuries than women, and there was a strong negative correlation between time missed due to injury during the 2018 season and the number of days per week spent weight-training and accumulated training.

Conclusion

There is a high prevalence of lower extremity injury among elite club-level Ultimate players during a single season and pervasive lower extremity injury history may contribute to high injury prevalence. Observed injury patterns suggest targeted interventions including Nordic Hamstring Exercises and balance and proprioceptive training may decrease injury risk. Further research into this topic is needed to help reduce injury in these athletes.

Levels of Evidence

Level 3.
Shoulder Rotation Range of Motion and Serve Speed in Adolescent Male Volleyball Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Telles Rafael , Cunha Ronaldo Alves , Yoshimura André Lima , Pochini Alberto Castro , Ejnisman Benno , Soliaman Renato Rozenblit
Published: April 2021

Background

Throwing athletes present alterations in shoulder rotation range of motion (ROM), but not much is known about the relationship between these alterations and performance measurements in volleyball practitioners.

Purpose

To compare the passive ranges of motion of internal rotation (IR), external rotation (ER), and total rotation motion (TRM) of the shoulder in dominant and nondominant limbs of young volleyball athletes and to investigate their relationship with ball speed during serves with and without precision (inside and outside court, respectively). The possible association of anthropometrics and competitive practice time with these velocities was also investigated.

Study Design

Cross-sectional study.

Methods

Fifty-seven male volleyball athletes (mean age 17.11 ± 1.88 y; weight 74.68 ± 9.7 kg; height 1.87 ± 0.09 cm) were evaluated for shoulder IR and ER with a bubble goniometer and serve speed inside and outside court was measured with a radar gun. Simple and multiple regression analyses were applied to investigate associations of ROM, anthropometrics, and competitive practice time with serve speed.

Results

Dominant shoulders had diminished IR ROM compared to nondominant shoulders (59.1º ± 16.7º vs 66.4º ± 16.9º; p < 0.001) as well as diminished TRM (173.5º ± 31.8º vs 179.1º ± 29.9º; p < 0.001). Simple regression showed negative association between dominant ER and serve speed outside the court (p = 0.004). Positive associations existed between age and serve speed in both conditions (p < 0.001), BMI and speed inside (p = 0.009) and outside the court (p = 0.008), and between competitive practice time and speed inside (p = 0.008) and outside court (p = 0.003). However, multiple analysis confirmed only age (p < 0.001) and BMI to be associated with ball velocities (inside court p = 0.034; outside court p = 0.031).

Conclusion

The results of this study demonstrated that young volleyball athletes presented lower IR and TRM of the shoulder in the dominant upper limb. Age and BMI were directly associated with ball velocities when serving. Passive rotation ROM did not have a relationship with this performance measurement.

Level of Evidence

3b
Reliability of the Cutting Alignment Scoring Tool (CAST) to Assess Trunk and Limb Alignment During a 45-Degree Side-Step Cut
Authors: Butler Lauren S , Milian Eryn K , DeVerna Amie , Latz Kevin , Ellis Henry B , Martinez Alexa R , Hayden Kristin , Gerstenkorn Christian , Carpenito Sara C , Wyatt Charles W , Sugimoto Dai
Published: April 2021

Background

Three-dimensional (3D) motion analysis is considered the gold standard for evaluating human movement. However, its clinical utility is limited due to cost, operating expertise, and lengthy data processing time. Numerous qualitative scoring systems have been introduced to assess trunk and lower extremity biomechanics during functional tasks. However, the reliability of qualitative scoring systems to evaluate cutting movements is understudied. Purpose/Hypotheses: To assess the inter-rater and intra-rater reliability of the Cutting Alignment Scoring Tool (CAST) among sports medicine providers and to evaluate rater agreement of each component of the CAST. The hypotheses were: 1) there would be good–to-excellent inter-rater and intra-rater reliability among sports medicine providers, 2) there would be good to almost perfect agreement for cut width and trunk lean variables and moderate to good agreement for valgus variables of the CAST.

Study Design

Repeated Measures

Methods

Ten videos of a 45-degree side-step cut performed by adolescent athletes were independently rated on two occasions by six raters (2 medical doctors, 2 physical therapists, and 2 athletic trainers). The variables assessed include trunk lean to the opposite direction of the cut, increased cut width, knee valgus at initial load acceptance (static), and knee valgus throughout the task (dynamic). Variables were scored as either present, which were given a score of “1”, or not present, which were given a score of “0”. Video sequence was randomized in each rating session, and a two-week wash out period was given.

Results

The cumulative inter-rater and intra-rater reliabilities were good (ICC: 0.808 and ICC: 0.753). Almost perfect kappa coefficients were recorded for cut width (k=0.949). Moderate kappa coefficients were found for trunk lean (k= 0.632) and fair kappa coefficients were noted for dynamic and static valgus (k=0.462 and k= 0.533 respectively).

Conclusion

These findings suggest that the CAST is a reliable tool to evaluate trunk and LE alignment during a cutting task by sports medicine providers.

Level of Evidence

Level 2 Diagnosis
Acute Effects of Dry Needling on Myofascial Trigger Points in the Triceps Surae of Ballet Dancers: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Janowski Jennifer A , Phelan-Smith Deanna M L , Kroat Brady Maria N , Michels Kelsey L , Timm Alexandra H , Boucher Nicole M , Casteen Kedron D , Village David , Sleeper Mark D
Published: April 2021

Background

There is convincing evidence that dancers suffer injuries to the triceps surae musculature. Research on the immediate effects of dry needling (DN) is limited, and it is important to understand the acute effects of this treatment prior to performance.

Purpose

The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the immediate effects of DN on myofascial trigger points in terms of skin surface temperature, pain, active and passive range of motion, and torque production in the triceps surae of ballet dancers.

Study Design

Randomized, double-blinded pilot study

Methods

Professional ballet dancers that fit inclusion and exclusion criteria (n=11) were randomly assigned to an experimental or control group. The dancers had three pre-determined standard point (SP) measurement spots that were used as a baseline for surface temperature comparisons. The dancers were also palpated for trigger point (TP) spots. Both SP and TP spots were marked for future measurements. The experimental group received DN, while the control group received sham DN (SHAM) to their bilateral calves at the TP spots. Immediately prior to and following treatment, both DN and SHAM groups were tested for skin surface temperature, pain, range of motion, and plantar flexion torque by blinded assessors. Paired t-tests and independent t-tests were performed to examine for differences between groups.

Results

The surface temperature for the TP was higher than the SP measurements prior to intervention (Right calf p= .014; Left calf p= .031). There were no significant changes in VAS scale reported pain and ROM. The plantar flexion torque measurements showed an increase in the DN group of the left calf at the angular velocity of 60 degrees/sec.

Conclusion

This was a unique pilot study examining the acute effects of DN on professional ballet dancers. The results were limited due to low sample size. However, the methodology for this study and surface temperature results invites future research.

Level of evidence

Level 1b
Concurrent Validation and Reference Values of Gluteus Medius Clinical Test
Authors: Teixeira Amanda S S , Silva Paula L , Cintra Sabrina P , Viegas Fernanda , Mendonça Luciana D , Bittencourt Natália F N
Published: April 2021

Context

The hip abductor muscles, mainly the gluteus medius, are responsible for controlling hip adduction in a closed kinetic chain. Frontal plane knee alignment, assessed during functional activities such squatting, jumping and running, may overload joint structures, like the anterior cruciate ligament and patellofemoral joint. The hand-held dynamometer is reliable and effective for testing the muscular strength of the hip abductors.

Objectives

1. (1) To assess the concurrent validity between the gluteus medius clinical test and a maximum isometric force test of the hip abductors using the hand-held dynamometer; (2) to determine the intra and inter-examiner reliability for the application of the gluteus medius clinical test; and (3) to describe reference values of gluteus medius clinical test on a population of youth athletes.

Design

Cross-sectional.

Methods

Thirty healthy individuals were recruited for validity and reliability testing. On the first day, participants performed the maximal isometric test of the hip abductors, measured via hand-held dynamometry. On the following week, the gluteus medius clinical test was performed. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC2,2) were computed for the reliability analysis, with a 95% confidence interval. To generate reference values, the gluteus medius clinical test was performed on 273 athletes.

Results

The results of this study indicated a weak positive correlation (r = 0.436, p = 0.001) between tests, which indicates that they examine different domains of gluteus medius muscle function, likely endurance and muscle strength. The magnitude of computed ICCs (>0.95) indicates excellent intra- and inter-examiner reliability.

Conclusion

The findings of the current study indicate that the gluteus medius clinical test is reliable and examines a domain of muscular function not fully captured by HHD. The clinical test developed in this study is low-cost and can be included for gluteus medius assessment.

Level of evidence

Level 3.
Shoulder Rotational Strength Profiles of Danish National Level Badminton Players
Authors: Stausholm Martin B , Baun Martin , Bjordal Jan M , Nielsen Dorte , Aagaard Henrik , Magnusson S Peter , Couppé Christian
Published: April 2021

Background

Increased age has been shown to be associated with weaker external rotators and stronger internal rotators of the shoulder in pitchers and tennis players. Whether this age-associated change is present in elite badminton players is unknown.

Purpose

To compare the internal and external rotation strength of the shoulder in adolescent and adult elite badminton players.

Study design

Cross-sectional.

Methods

Thirty-one adolescent (12 females aged 16.8 ± 1.6 years and 19 males aged 17.1 ± 1.6 years) and 29 adult (10 females aged 25 ± 2.9 years and 19 males aged 26.2 ± 4.6 years) national level badminton players were tested pre-seasonally for external rotation (ER) and internal rotation (IR) isometric muscle strength bilaterally, using a hand-held dynamometer. Within-group ER to IR strength ratios were calculated (ER/IR×100%).

Results

The adolescents had stronger shoulder ER than the adults on both sides (p < 0.05). The adult males tended to have stronger IR of the dominant shoulder than the adolescent males (p = 0.071). In the dominant shoulders, the strength ratios for adult females and males were 77% and 78%, respectively, while the same ratio for adolescent females and males were 85% and 99%, respectively. In the non-dominant shoulders, the ER/IR strength ratios for adult females and males were 90% and 87%, respectively, while the ratios for adolescent females and males were 116% and 102%, respectively.

Conclusion

This study is the first to demonstrate that in shoulder injury-free national team badminton players, adolescents have stronger shoulder ER than adults on both sides. Therefore, increased age appears to be associated with weaker shoulder ER muscles in elite badminton players.

Level of evidence

3b.
The Effect Of Mild Exercise Induced Dehydration On Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 3 (SCAT3) Scores: A within-subjects design.
Authors: Collins Sean M , Lininger Monica R , Bowman Thomas G
Published: April 2021

Background

Sports-related concussions are prevalent in the United States. Various diagnostic tools are utilized in order to monitor deviations from baseline in memory, reaction time, symptoms, and balance. Evidence indicates that dehydration may also alter the results of diagnostic tests.

Purpose

The purpose was to determine the effect of exercise-induced dehydration on performance related to concussion examination tools.

Study Design

Repeated measures design.

Methods

Seventeen recreationally competitive, non-concussed participants (age: 23.1±3.1 years, height:168.93±10.71 cm, mass: 66.16 ± 6.91 kg) performed three thermoneutral, counterbalanced sessions (rested control, euhydrated, dehydrated). Participants were either restricted (0.0 L/hr) or provided fluids (1.0 L/hr) while treadmill running for 60 min at an intensity equal to 65-70% age-predicted maximum heart rate (APMHR). The Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 3 (SCAT3) was utilized to assess symptoms, memory, balance, and coordination.

Results

Statistically significant differences were seen among sessions for symptom severity and symptom total. The rested control session had significantly lower values when compared to the dehydrated session. Additionally, the symptom total in the rested control was significantly lower than the euhydrated condition as well. No statistically significant differences were seen for the BESS or memory scores.

Conclusions

Mild exercise-induced dehydration results in increased self-reported symptoms associated with concussions. Clinicians tasked with monitoring and accurately diagnosing head trauma should take factors such as hydration status into account when assessing patients for concussion with the SCAT3. Clinicians should proceed with caution and not assume concussion as primary cause for symptom change.

Level of evidence

Level 3
Noticiou o que viu, vacinou quem não viu? Uma análise da cobertura da imprensa capixaba durante a epidemia de febre amarela no Espírito Santo em 2017
Authors: Calil Marcio Martins , Gentilli Victor Israel
Published: April 2021

Sob a perspectiva do campo da Comunicação e Saúde, este estudo analisou a cobertura jornalística de dois jornais impressos capixabas – A Gazeta e A Tribuna - durante a epidemia de febre amarela no Espírito Santo, entre os meses de janeiro e março de 2017. Utilizando a metodologia da Análise de Conteúdo, a pesquisa concluiu que: a cobertura jornalística apresentou viés alarmista, sem dar a devida distinção entre febre amarela silvestre e urbana, e contribuiu para a procura desordenada aos postos de vacinação; houve conflito discursivo entre os campos jornalístico e da saúde, e entre agentes do próprio campo da saúde; os dois jornais impressos capixabas limitaram-se ao funcional mediador da informação, não se constatando, sob a perspectiva conceitual teórica proposta para esta pesquisa, o papel social do jornalismo de divulgador científico ou de fomentador de debates acerca de políticas públicas de saúde.Palavras-chave: Jornalismo. Comunicação e Saúde. Risco. Febre Amarela. Epidemia.
Escutando o outro: Aproximações e distanciamentos nas histórias de vida e na clínica
Authors: Roriz Maria Lívia De Sá
Published: April 2021

O artigo aborda aspectos inerentes às técnicas empregadas em pesquisas de comunicação, quando utilizam-se de entrevistas baseadas em histórias de vida, comparando esta abordagem de escuta com a realizada na clínica analítica. O objetivo da investigação é mostrar aproximações e distanciamentos entre as duas técnicas, destacando como, a partir do ato de ouvir o outro, alguns aspectos empregados na clínica poderiam ser incorporados às entrevistas realizadas na área da comunicação que, a partir dos pressupostos da história oral, usam histórias de vida como base empírica-metodológica.Palavras-Chave:Histórias de vida. Entrevista. Comunicação. Psicologia. Método.
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Authors: De História da Mídia Associação Brasileira De Pesquisadores
Published: April 2021

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Ambiente Vivo e Unijuí FM, uma trajetória em defesa do ambiente natural nas ondas do rádio
Authors: Kronbauer Janaíne , Gomes Juliana
Published: April 2021

Ainda há muito a ser feito para que sejam levadas ao público ouvinte informações de qualidade sobre o meio ambiente. Por todo o país, o cenário é bastante árido, sendo escassas as produções jornalísticas relativas ao ambiente natural. Contribuindo para tornar menos turvo este cenário, a emissora de rádio Unijuí FM – 106.9, abriu espaço em sua grade para a veiculação de um programa voltado exclusivamente a este tema, o Ambiente Vivo. Com uma postura bem definida em favor da preservação, o programa levou ao ar uma proposta diferente daquela que preconiza a imparcialidade jornalística. É acerca deste programa e sua trajetória que este artigo versa. Por meio do acesso a documentos institucionais e entrevistas semiestruturadas, buscou-se fazer o registro documental e recuperar a importância da efetivação de práticas jornalísticas responsáveis para com a sociedade e o entorno que a acolhe, o ecossistema.Palavras-chave: Radiojornalismo. Jornalismo ambiental. Registro documental. Ambiente Vivo. Unijuí FM.
Does Emotional Intelligence and Religiosity Affect the Ethical Judgment of Accounting Students?
Authors: Sulastri Sulastri , Kasanah Ika Uswatun
Published: April 2021

This study aims to determine the effect of Emotional Intelligence and religiosity on the ethical judgment of accounting students. The sample in this study amounted to 210 accounting student respondents. The sample in this study was taken by the purposive sampling technique. The data in this study were collected using a questionnaire and then analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis and multiple linear regression. Based on the research results, it is known that Emotional Intelligence and religiosity have a significant positive effect on the ethical judgment in accounting students. This means that the higher the level of Emotional Intelligence and the level of religiosity of students, the more assertive they will be in making an ethical judgment. Thus, based on the results of this study, it is hoped that educational institutions, especially at the university level, will provide services and training to accounting students to improve their Emotional Intelligence and religiosity. Also, companies can add indicators of Emotional Intelligence and religiosity in recruiting accounting staff and corporate auditors, to increase the company's credibility and integrity in the future.
Violencia de género en mujeres Azogueñas
Authors: Estrella-González María de los Ángeles , Ramírez-Coronel Andrés Alexis , Minchala-Urgilés Rosa Elvira , Altamirano-Cardenas Luis Francisco
Published: April 2021

Contexto: La violencia de género es un tema que genera impacto a nivel mundial, además de ser un problema de salud pública, ya que existe cifras elevadas de violencia patrimonial, psicológica, física y sexual que suceden diariamente y que no son reportados por temor, omisión y justificación, es por ello que nace la importancia de realizar la presente investigación. Objetivo: Describir la violencia de género en mujeres que acuden al Centro de Salud de Azogues. Metodología: Estudio no experimental de tipo descriptivo, analítico, prospectivo y de corte trasversal con un enfoque cuantitativo. Los participantes fueron Mujeres de 15 a 49 años de edad que acuden a consulta externa. Se diseñó una encuesta que incluía factores sociodemográficos y constaba de 27 preguntas, que recogían datos sobre los tipos de violencia patrimonial, psicológica, física y sexual. Resultados: de 351 mujeres que conformaban la muestra establecida, en donde más del 50% pertenecía a la población de adulto joven, manifestaron violencia patrimonial 22,5%, Psicológica 45,6%, Física 20,8% y sexual el 13,1%. Existiendo un nivel de significancia positiva entre la edad y la violencia patrimonial, psicológica y física, estado civil con todos los tipos de violencia y el nivel de instrucción con un nivel de significancia negativa con relaciona a la violencia patrimonial, psicológica y física.
Aplicación de la escala MNA en adultos mayores de la parroquia Quingeo - Cuenca, 2018
Authors: Jarro-Calle Gabriela Liliana , Rodríguez-Quezada Fanny Cecilia , Moyano-Brito Edison Gustavo , Guachizaca-Uyaguari Rommel Patricio
Published: April 2021

Los problemas relacionados con la nutrición de las personas mayores han cobrado una especial relevancia en la actualidad y han sido un tema de estudio para los profesionales de la salud; la OMS ha señalado a este grupo de la población como nutricionalmente vulnerable debido al déficit fisiologico alcanzado. En el año 2014; cifras estimadas mundialmente; revelan que había aproximadamente 462 millones de adultos con insuficiencia ponderal y 1900 millones de personas con sobrepeso u obesidad. Objetivo: Valorar el estado nutricional del adulto mayor mediante la escala de medición mínima nutricional “MNA” aplicada a los integrantes del Club de Adultos Mayores de la Parroquia Quingeo, cantón Cuenca en el periodo de enero a septiembre del 2018. Métodos y Materiales: La siguiente investigación fue cuantitativa, de nivel descriptivo de corte transversal, se trabajó con la totalidad de la población, 130 adultos mayores. La recolección de los datos se realizó con la Escala de Evaluación Mínima Nutricional, consta de 18 ítems de opción múltiple, se integró datos sociodemográficos y antropométricos. Resultados: El MNA muestra que el 60% se encuentra en riesgo de malnutrición, el 40% está desnutrido. El IMC, el 46,2% normo peso, 40% con clasificación de bajo peso y con el 11.5% sobrepeso, por último, obesidad con un porcentaje mínimo de 2,3%. Conclusiones: El estado nutricional muestra que un alto porcentaje de la población está en riesgo de desnutrición según el MNA, menos de la mitad tienen bajo peso y un porcentaje similar está en normo peso con valores de IMC.
Infección del sitio quirúrgico en pacientes apendicectomizados por técnica abierta y laparoscópica, Cuenca, Ecuador
Authors: Ávila-Narváez Juan Andrés , Ávila-Narváez Jorge Eduardo , Vásquez-Cevallos Jessica Gabriel , Aguilar-Gaibor Carlos Ivan , Moyano-Brito Edison Gustavo
Published: April 2021

Antecedentes la infección del sitio quirúrgico puede involucrar tejidos debajo de la piel, órganos o material implantado. Objetivo: establecer la prevalencia y los factores asociados a la infección del sitio quirúrgico en pacientes apendicectomizados, en los hospitales Vicente Corral Moscoso y José Carrasco Arteaga, durante el periodo 2018. Método y materiales: se trata de un estudio analítico transversal. Los datos se extrajeron de la historia clínica, la nota operativa y del reporte de anestesia de 384 pacientes operados por apendicitis aguda. Para determinar los factores asociados se utilizó el estadístico OR (IC95\%), además la significancia estadística se estableció utilizando el modelo de regresión logística binaria con un valor p < 0,05. Resultados: la prevalencia de la infección sitio quirúrgico fue del 12\%. Se encontraron como factores de riesgo con significancia estadística el antecedente de diabetes (OR 3,2; IC95\% 1,62 – 6,27; p 0,00), y el tiempo quirúrgico mayor a 1 hora (OR 2,5; IC95\% 1,0 – 5,9; p 0,04). En cambio, hubo asociación, mas no significancia estadística entre la edad mayor a 29 años (OR 1,5; IC95\% 0,63 – 3,55; p 0,35), los antecedentes de diabetes (OR 1,7; IC95\% 0,5 – 5,6; p 0,37), la técnica quirúrgica convencional (OR 1,3; IC95\% 0,6 – 3,01; p 0,37). La obesidad (OR 0,8; IC95\%; valor p 0,73) no fue un factor asociado. Conclusiones: la prevalencia de infección del sitio quirúrgico en los pacientes apendicectomizados fue mayor a lo reportado que en la literatura, y está asociado a la diabetes y al tiempo quirúrgico mayor a 1 hora.
Estado de salud de los adultos mayores institucionalizados de la ciudad de Cuenca
Authors: Pacurucu-Ávila Nube Johanna , Moyano-Brito Edison Gustavo , Parra-Quevedo Katynna Cecilia , Peralta-Cárdenas María Fernanda , Aguilar-Valenzuela Josué Francisco
Published: April 2021

Objetivo: Determinar el estado de salud de adultos mayores institucionalizados en el Geriátrico Miguel de León de la Ciudad de Cuenca. Materiales y Métodos: estudio cuantitativo de alcance descriptivo con temporalidad retrospectiva, la muestra estuvo conformada por 44 adultos mayores institucionalizados, la información se obtuvo mediante la revisión de historias clínicas, en donde se registraron datos sociodemográficos, valores sanguíneos como: hemograma, (neutrófilos, glóbulos blancos, glóbulos rojos, linfocitos, monocitos, perfil lipídico(colesterol, triglicéridos, HDL colesterol, LDL colesterol, glicemia) así como el estado nutricional. Las variables de estudio se recopilaron atreves de una ficha de recolección de datos construida por los autores y validada a juicio de expertos. Resultados: en los datos socio demográficos se determinó que, del total de la población, un 47,7% pertenecen al rango de edad entre 75 a 90 años; en un predominio del sexo femenino con 54,54 %, en lo referente al nivel socioeconómico el 34,09% son de recursos económicos bajos, y en cuanto al estado civil 56,81% son viudos, en cuanto al estado nutricional se encontró que el 9,10% , adultos mayores se encuentran en riesgo de desnutrición, el 22,72% presentó desnutrición y el 68,18%, se encontraron en estado nutricional normal, el perfil lípido se observa que el 38,6% se encuentran alto en lo que es colesterol. Conclusiones: el estado de salud de los adultos mayores se ve afectado principalmente por enfermedades como la diabetes y colesterol alto, los adultos mayores evaluados se encuentran dentro del rango normal con un 61,4%, y el 38,6% se encuentran con valores referenciales alterados.
KESULITAN BELAJAR MEMBACA (DYSLEXIA) DAN ALTERNATIF PENANGANANNYA
Authors: Hasanah Charity Wulandari , Khairun Deasy Yunika , Nurmal Meilla Dwi
Published: April 2021

Abstrak.Kesulitan belajar sering dijumpai salah satunya yaitu kesulitan belajar membaca. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran kesulitan belajar membaca (disleksia) pada siswa di SMP Negeri 4 Kota Serang, mengetahui faktor dominan penyebab kesulitan belajar membaca (disleksia), dan memberikan rujukan alternatif layanan bimbingan dan konseling yang dapat diberikan oleh konselor atau guru BK. Pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus dilakukan pada 4 orang informan. Pengumpulan data diperoleh melalui observasi tak terstruktur dan melalui wawancara secara langsung, semi terstruktur, dan formal. Uji keabsahan data ditegakkan melalui metode triangulasi sumber data. Adapun, analisis data menggunakan teknik reduksi data, display data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat siswa yang mengalami kesulitan belajar membaca (disleksia) di SMP Negeri 4 Kota Serang. Faktor dominan penyebab terjadinya kesulitan belajar membaca (disleksia) adalah faktor biologis dan faktor perilaku. Faktor biologis berkaitan dengan pengalaman akan masalah kesehatan yang dialami informan dan masalah kehamilan pada ibu informan. Faktor perilaku dikaitkan dengan adanya masalah terhadap lingkungan sosial dan stres sebagai implikasi dari kesulitan belajar yang dialami. Demikian, pendekatan Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) dan pemberian metode pembelajaran multi-sensory dapat dijadikan rujukan alternatif layanan bimbingan dan konseling.
HUBUNGAN EFIKASI DIRI KREATIF DENGAN KEMAMPUAN PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN KARIR SISWA KELAS XII SMK NEGERI se-SEMARANG SELATAN
Authors: Sari Novia Rissita , Munawaroh Eem
Published: April 2021

Karir adalah salah satu aspek penting dalam kehidupan seseorang (Aminnurrohim, Saraswati, dan Kurniawan, 2014). Namun, masih banyak siswa yang mengalami kesulitan dalam mengambil keputusan diantaranya karena memiliki keraguan pada dirinya sendiri (Storme & Celik, 2017). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan efikasi diri kreatif dengan kemampuan pengambilan keputusan karir siswa kelas XII SMK Negeri se-Semarang Selatan. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian korelasional. Subyek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas XII. Teknik yang digunakan adalah teknik simple random sampling dengan taraf kesalahan 5% sehingga sampel penelitian berjumlah 304 siswa. Data dianalisis dengan korelasi product moment person. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan positif yang signifikan (p=0,000 < 0,05). Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini terdapat hubungan positif signifikan antara efikasi diri kreatif dengan kemampuan pengambilan keputusan karir siswa kelas XII SMK Negeri se-Semarang Selatan.
Editorial: Learning and Development
Authors:   University of Primorska, Koper, Slovenia, Istenič Andreja ,   University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia,   Kazan (Volga region) Federal University, Kazan, Russia
Published: April 2021

Learning and development are the focus of The Journal of Education and Selfdevelopment. In the computation era, the contexts and spaces for learning need to be reconsidered. In early learning, the child acts in an approximate environment interacting with parents and also mediated by artefacts. The child learns by sensing human touch and non-verbal communication as well as from the material world surrounding her. Interaction in this approximate environment affords a child in its learning and development through the socialisation process. In post-digital era, the environment is constructed in societal processes utilising physical and digital materiality. The proliferation of digital technologies is affecting socialisation and perception of reality (materiality of physical and digital and transmedia practices) and the child’s agency. How the interaction process takes place utilising a set of media is affecting self-development and self-conception. The environment is established by social practices which in post-digital era blur the boundary between physical and digital. In defining literacy, the terms online and offline activity are introduced (Sefton-Green, Marsh, Erstad, & Flewitt, 2016). The boundaries between physical and virtual are blurred (Marsh, 2010; Plowman, 2016).
Multilingualism at an Early Age: Parents’ Views and Teachers’ Reflections
Authors:   University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland, Protassova Ekaterina
Published: April 2021

The questions of superdiversity, multiple identities and practices, language policy, multilingualism, plurilingualism, intercultural, minority and immigrants’ education in the pre-primary and primary classrooms are crucial for the current situation of the Russian language abroad. Teachers have to take into account linguistic and artistic resources and deploy special methodological repertoires. The aim of the present research is to show what main themes the parents and teachers of young multi-lingual children discuss and how to overcome difficulties in organizing multilingual education. Parents and teachers in four countries (Finland, France, Germany, Russia) answered the questionnaires about their attitudes towards bi-lingual education of pre-primary and primary children. In addition, the Internet discussions on the international platforms in the Russian language were analyzed. Participants characterized their experience, their family policy and the educational institutions that their children attend. Existing practices show that the variety of approaches to early bilingual education is limited through material and human resources and the children’s potential. The best results demand more input, devoted parents and educators, more money, strict rules of language use, and a true continuity of bilingualism as a goal in all steps of child development. The different effects of various approaches to education may lie, not only in the language itself, but also in its political and economic power and the cognitive effects of an early start.
Analisis Tebal Perkerasan dan Biaya Dengan Software Faarfield Pada Landas Pacu BIJB Kertajati
Authors: Palino Silvani Desy , Susilo Budi Hartanto
Published: April 2021

An airport that was constructed and used for air traffic certainly repented of the action of thickness analysis and evaluation of thickness that could withstand the burden of traffic movements. Accordingly, the purpose of this research is to analyse runway pavement thickness that used is FAA Method Advisory Curcular no. 150/5320-6E through FAARFIELD software and the result is a total thickness of 814, 9mm with surface course thickness of 200 mm, base course thickness of 127 mm, and subbase course thickness of 487,9 mm. Evaluation thickness the stucture strength which is PCN score through two methods ICAO and FAA based on AC 150/5335-5C by using COMFAA software and by calculating ACN score which is the number that become a certain aircraft limitation toward the pavement.PCN score ICAO method is 89/F/C/X/T < ACN is 89,3 and FAA method is 101,4/F/C/X/T > ACN is 89,3. The result of mininum construction cost analysis from 5 comparative is a method of software FAARFIELD of  Rp.326.252.664.418,00.