bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Valsalva Retinopathy in Pregnancy: SD-OCT Features During and After Nd:YAG Laser Hyaloidotomy
Authors: Jayaprakasam Anuradha , Matthew Rupa , Toma Michael , Soni Malhar
Published: April 2021

Valsalva retinopathy can present as a sudden, dramatic loss of central vision due to the premacular location of the resultant subhyaloid hemorrhage. Certain vascular conditions predispose to the condition and occasional reports exist of Valsalva retinopathy in pregnancy. The authors describe a case of Valsalva retinopathy in a pregnant patient in terms of the physical features present that led to making the decision to treat by Nd:YAG laser hyaloidotomy as opposed to conservative management. Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) was able to demonstrate the physical features of the lesion prior to, immediately after, and weeks after treatment, and showed not only the dispersion of hemorrhage into the vitreous cavity from the subhyaloid space, but also that the subhyaloid cavity dimensions were unchanged despite release of the hemorrhage. SD-OCT visualized the actual hyaloidotomy site and its subsequent closure, which has not previously been reported in the literature.
$ V $-$ E $-invexity in $ E $-differentiable multiobjective programming
Authors: Abdulaleem Najeeb
Published: April 2021

In this paper, a new concept of generalized convexity is introduced for not necessarily differentiable vector optimization problems with \begin{document}$ E $\end{document}-differentiable functions. Namely, for an \begin{document}$ E $\end{document}-differentiable vector-valued function, the concept of \begin{document}$ V $\end{document}-\begin{document}$ E $\end{document}-invexity is defined as a generalization of the \begin{document}$ E $\end{document}-differentiable \begin{document}$ E $\end{document}-invexity notion and the concept of \begin{document}$ V $\end{document}-invexity. Further, the sufficiency of the so-called \begin{document}$ E $\end{document}-Karush-Kuhn-Tucker optimality conditions are established for the considered \begin{document}$ E $\end{document}-differentiable vector optimization problems with both inequality and equality constraints under \begin{document}$ V $\end{document}-\begin{document}$ E $\end{document}-invexity hypotheses. Furthermore, the so-called vector \begin{document}$ E $\end{document}-dual problem in the sense of Mond-Weir is defined for the considered \begin{document}$ E $\end{document}-differentiable multiobjective programming problem and several \begin{document}$ E $\end{document}-duality theorems are derived also under appropriate \begin{document}$ V $\end{document}-\begin{document}$ E $\end{document}-invexity assumptions.
A Data-Driven Emotion Model for English Learners Based on Machine Learning
Authors: Zheng Zhao , Na Kew Si
Published: April 2021

Learning confusion is a common emotion among learners. With the aid of machine learning, this paper develops a data-driven emotion model that automatically recognizes learning confusion in facial expression images. The data on learning behaviors and learning confusion of multiple subjects were collected through an online English evaluation experiment, and imported to the proposed model to derive the relationship between learning confusion and academic performance, which is measured by the correctness of the students’ answers to the test questions. The experimental results show that the students with learning confusion had relatively low correct rate of answering test questions. The research findings reveal the relationship between learning confusion and academic performance, laying the basis for predicting the academic performance of English learners through machine learning.
The Effect of Online Project-Based Learning Application on Mathematics Students' Visual Thinking Continuum in Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Wahyuningsih Sapti , Qohar Abd. , Satyananda Darmawan , Atan Noor Azean
Published: April 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic led to the implementation of the Work From Home (WFH) policy. The impact of this policy is to replace the process of teaching and learning activities by using an online learning system. In this industrial era 4.0, the integration of web applications is very much needed in problem-solving learning. One that can be used to integrate web applications in learning through project-based learning. The focus of this research is to study the effects of online project-based learning applications on mathematics students' visual thinking continuum. Instruments used in the form of rubric virtual mind maps, audio-visual and virtual posters are used to observe students' visual thinking continuum. The instrument was analyzed with the Rasch measurement model software named WINSTEPS. This study used one group pretest-posttest design to see the effect of integrating web applications in learning through project-based learning analyzed using SPSS. The results of instrument analysis for rubric virtual mind maps, audio-visual products, and virtual posters on measure person obtained good person reliability, MNSQ infit, and MNSQ OUTFIT the average rating is very good. For the ZSTD infit and the ZSTD outfit, the average value is close to 0.0 so that the quality of the person's reliability is good. The results of the conformity quality of the items with the model studied from the fit order items obtained the value of Outfit mean square (MNSQ), Outfit Z-standard (ZSTD), and the value of Point Measure Correlation (Pt Mean Corr) for the three instruments met good criteria. The results of the analysis of paired samples test from 54 respondents obtained p <0.05 so that the base learning project has the effect of increasing students' visual thinking continuum. Implementation of online project-based learning in mathematics learning is an alternative that can be used to improve students' creative problem-solving skills in online learning
Emergency Medical Management for Education Innovative Applications in Dealing with Tsunami Disasters
Authors: Bachri Syamsul , Prastyo Alfian Eko , Harsono Yudi Tri , Akbar Muhammad Iqbal , Rahman Khaidir
Published: April 2021

In 2018 until 2019 there were three events, namely tsunamis in Banten, Lampung and Central Sulawesi Provinces. The total death toll in the tsunami reached 3,754 and the number of victims suffering injuries amounted to 18,493 (BNPB, 2019). One effort that can be implemented to minimize this impact is to develop an Android-based emergency medical disaster response application for Communities Residing in Tsunami Prone Areas. The application was developed with several stages, namely emphatize, define, ideate, prototype, testing. The emphatize stage includes interviews and gathering information about problems that occur in the field. The define stage includes formulating problems that occur in the field and trying to solve those problems with solutions. At the Ideate stage the system architecture is designed using UML design and User Interface design. Furthermore, a prototype design was made which was adjusted to the results of the analysis carried out in the previous stage. The testing phase includes the results of the test material, Usability and Functionality Suitability shows that the application of emergency medical disaster response received the title "Very Eligible" to be implemented in communities in areas prone to tsunami natural disasters. With the breakdown of the Usability testing results reached 86.3%, and the Functionality Suitability testing reached 100%, and the material test results reached 100%. This application use for improving an education Tsunami disaster response based on problem and creative thinking.
Big Data Applications in Vaccinology
Authors: Kasten Joseph E.
Published: April 2021

The development of vaccines has been one of the most important medical and pharmacological breakthroughs in the history of the world. Besides saving untold lives, they have enabled the human race to live and thrive in conditions thought far too dangerous only a few centuries ago. In recent times, the development of the COVID-19 vaccine has captured the world’s attention as the primary tool to defeat the current pandemic. The tools used to develop these vaccines have changed dramatically over time, with the use of big data technologies becoming standard in many instances. This study performs a structured literature review centered on the development, distribution, and evaluation of vaccines and the role played by big data tools such as data analytics, datamining, and machine learning. Through this review, the paper identifies where these technologies have made important contributions and in what areas further research is likely to be useful.
Analysis of the Current Situation and Characteristics of College Student “Online Fraud Cases”
Authors: Qiu Mingyue , Yang Yitao
Published: April 2021

In the internet era, the college student groups are internet users who use the internet more widely and deeply than the ordinary internet users. However, college students have insufficient social experience and live in a relatively simple living environment for a long time, which makes them have low ability to distinguish the true from the false, so they are easily targeted by cyber scammers. This paper analyzes the causes and the basic types of online fraud cases that happened to college students; the fraud case data are classified and sorted to extract the salient features of the telecom network fraud cases of college students and the common features of the victims. The paper provides suggestions for guiding college students to learn to screen online fraud and self-protect and to cultivate more comprehensive high-quality talents.
Is South Asian Free Trade Area Desirable? Evidence from Dynamic Gravity Models
Authors: Peiris T.U.I.
Published: April 2021

This study investigates the desirability of the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA), considering its potential in generating trade creation and trade diversion effects by controlling the trade persistence, which is often ignored by the previous studies. In this regard, dynamic gravity models on South Asian imports, exports, and total trade are used over the period from 2003 to 2013. Results for the two-step system GMM estimator confirmed the desirability of SAFTA with the presence of significant intra-bloc and extra-bloc trade expansions. Further, SAFTA depicted a significant anticipation effect as trade expansions were significant even one year prior to its implementation, and they continued to be significant until 2009. Further, this study empirically confirms the potential of SAFTA in mitigating the region’s political tension, especially when implementing the trade strategy. Thus, it is recommended to bring SAFTA to its full potential by further reducing tariffs and removing sensitive lists.
Strategic Outcomes of and Future Outlook for Data-based Disaster Management: A Case Study in Sri Lanka
Authors: Rathnayake Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Wasantha
Published: April 2021

The preparation and implementation of Disaster Management Plans and the National Emergency Plans are enabled by data collection, data storing and data sharing. The required data can be specified as environment- and disaster-related data relevant to the Sendai Framework and Rio Conventions. A case study was carried out in the district of Badulla, which has recorded the highest number of disaster events in Sri Lanka, in order to explore the gaps in data and information management, with the ultimate objective of ensuring a disaster-minimised district. The study revealed that there are shortcomings in data collection, data storage and data sharing, which are important for fulfilling the requirements of four pillars of disaster management, i.e., mitigation–minimising the effects of disaster, preparedness–planning on how to respond, response–efforts to minimise hazards created by a disaster; and recovery–returning the community to normal.
Il muro improbabile. Alcune considerazioni sul film Dogtooth
Authors: Ciardi Alessandro
Published: April 2021

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Noi, figli del COVID. La gravidanza nella pandemia, come una pandemia
Authors: Lietti Licia , Petrilli Greta , Maspero Claudia , Pirro Valeria , Florita Marcello
Published: April 2021

L’articolo prende spunto dai gruppi di accompagnamento alla genitorialità organizzati dall’area perinatale di SIPRe Milano durante il primo lockdown causato dal COVID-19, per portare alcune riflessioni inerenti l’esperienza di diventare genitori durante l’insorgere della pandemia. Questo ci ha portato ad osservare alcune tematiche comuni, quale la fatica elaborativa e l’iniziale paralisi del pensiero rispetto alla genitorialità, ma anche come la pandemia è stato un amplificatore di alcune vicissitudini proprie dell’Io soggetto e della sua evoluzione da figlio a genitore e, non meno importante, della sua capacità di trasformare un imprevisto in un’opportunità creativa.
Commento all’articolo: Psicoanalisi in forma e azione
Authors: Artico Nicola
Published: April 2021

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Stages of Milestones Implementation: A Template Analysis of 16 Programs Across 4 Specialties
Authors: Yaghmour Nicholas A. , Poulin Lauren J. , Bernabeo Elizabeth C. , Ekpenyong Andem , Li Su-Ting T. , Eden Aimee R. , Hauer Karen E. , Tichter Aleksandr M. , Hamstra Stanley J. , Holmboe Eric S.
Published: April 2021

Background

Since 2013, US residency programs have used the competency-based framework of the Milestones to report resident progress and to provide feedback to residents. The implementation of Milestones-based assessments, clinical competency committee (CCC) meetings, and processes for providing feedback varies among programs and warrants systematic examination across specialties.

Objective

We sought to determine how varying assessment, CCC, and feedback implementation strategies result in different outcomes in resource expenditure and stakeholder engagement, and to explore the contextual forces that moderate these outcomes.

Methods

From 2017 to 2018, interviews were conducted of program directors, CCC chairs, and residents in emergency medicine (EM), internal medicine (IM), pediatrics, and family medicine (FM), querying their experiences with Milestone processes in their respective programs. Interview transcripts were coded using template analysis, with the initial template derived from previous research. The research team conducted iterative consensus meetings to ensure that the evolving template accurately represented phenomena described by interviewees.

Results

Forty-four individuals were interviewed across 16 programs (5 EM, 4 IM, 5 pediatrics, 3 FM). We identified 3 stages of Milestone-process implementation, including a resource-intensive early stage, an increasingly efficient transition stage, and a final stage for fine-tuning.

Conclusions

Residency program leaders can use these findings to place their programs along an implementation continuum and gain an understanding of the strategies that have enabled their peers to progress to improved efficiency and increased resident and faculty engagement.
Interference Aware Routing Protocols for Underlay Cognitive Radio Networks
Authors: Touati Sami , Boujemaa Hatem , Abed Nazha
Published: April 2021

In this paper, optimal and sub-optimal routing protocols are proposed for cognitive radio networks. We first investigate optimal routing that consists in searching among all paths, the one that minimizes the end-to-end outage while verifying interference constraint to primary receiver. A sub-optimal one-hop routing is proposed where the best relay is selected in each hop. The last routing protocol consists in decomposing the network in many sub-networks composed of K hops. Then the best route is determined in each of these sub-networks so that the K hops-outage probability is minimized. The proposed K-hops routing allows a good compromise between complexity and performance. The performance of different routing protocols are evaluated through simulation results in terms of outage probability.
СКРИВЕНИ ИДЕНТИТЕТИ РУМУНСКИХ НЕОПРОТЕСТАНТСКИХ ЗАЈЕДНИЦА У ВОЈВОДИНИ
Authors: Ђурић Миловановић Александра
Published: April 2021

In Serbia, minority religious communities are usually seen from one type of minority identity – ethnic one. Thus, the lack of research still exists when it comes to the religious identity of minority communities and the complex relationship between ethnic and religious identity. Based on several years of ethnographic fieldwork among neo-Protestant Romanians in Vojvodina, in this paper I am analyzing ethnic and religious identity of minority communities as double minorities. Starting from the hypothesis that boundaries of ethnic and religious identity are not predefined and static, I analyze narratives collected in four neo-Protestant communities. The case study of Romanian neo-Protestants in this paper indicates what is the role of conversion in ethnic and religious minority communities, but also how religious identity becomes more important in supra-national religious groups.
Struggles, Coping Mechanisms, and Insights of Childless Teachers in the Philippines: A Descriptive Phenomenological Approach
Authors: Tudy Randy , Tudy Ida
Published: April 2021

The phenomenon of childlessness has elicited interest among professionals all over the world. However, this phenomenon received little interest, particularly in the Philippine context. The purpose of this study was to describe the struggles, coping mechanisms, and insights of childless teachers in the Philippines. We employed a descriptive phenomenological research design. Ten childless teachers participated in the semi-structured key informant interview (KII), and the data were analyzed using Colaizzi’s method. Results revealed the following themes: embarrassment, incompleteness, and pressures for their struggles; escapism and optimism for their coping mechanism; and work commitment and acceptance for their insights. Although being childless continued to be a challenge in their married life, the informants found a way to be happy and considered their situation as a plus factor, particularly in being available and committed to their teaching job.
A Narrative Study of Factors Influencing Students’ Academic Achievement: Views of Parents, Teachers and Union Leaders
Authors: Karakas Mehmet
Published: April 2021

This paper reports on private school teachers, parents, and teacher union leaders’ experiences with middle and high schools in a small city in northeastern Turkey to identify the problems in education and study them to develop some solutions for them. This narrative study was carried out in the Spring semester of 2012 by conducting face-to-face individual in-depth interviews with 47 participants. Personal narratives were analyzed by developing themes. Findings reveal that the success and lack of it in education arises from the upper level management style, from uninterested parents, and the geographical conditions and location of the city create big problems. Also, parents’ cultural background is more significant than their economic background.
A Research Tapestry: Stories Woven into Stories
Authors: Colket Laura
Published: April 2021

This autoethnography highlights the subjective nature of narrative research and illustrates the ways in which both micro and macro forces impact the research process. Through this article, I present a research tapestry in which the experiences, perspectives and stories of the participants weave together with my own experiences, perspectives and stories. I draw from my dissertation research, a narrative inquiry focused on the experiences of Haitian educational leaders working to create systemic change after the 2010 earthquake.
El Trastorno por Déficit de Atención / Hiperactividad (TDAH) según Apoderados de Escolares
Authors: Ferretti Romina , Gaete Joaquín
Published: April 2021

El diagnóstico de trastorno por déficit de atención/hiperactividad (TDAH) es el más frecuente en la población escolar de Chile. La búsqueda de ayuda profesional para esta condición es mayoritariamente gestionada por los apoderados de los escolares, quienes experimentan esta situación (y toman decisiones) a partir de su propia comprensión del TDAH. El objetivo de este estudio fue explorar la “situación” del apoderado TDAH, y en particular, cómo su experiencia se configura a partir de los discursos culturalmente disponibles acerca del TDAH. Mediante un análisis situacional (Clarke, 2005) se encontró que los apoderados toman cinco posiciones subjetivas a la hora de responder qué es el TDAH. Además, se observa que los apoderados “navegan” entre estas posiciones dependiendo de diversas demandas situacionales, que permiten gestionar responsabilidades/culpas y su propia identidad como apoderados. A partir de los resultados, discutimos también algunos de los desafíos que se le presentan a los profesionales de salud mental en este ámbito, sobre todo en relación a cómo manejar las atribuciones que generan los discursos disponibles en la cultura en torno a esta condición.
Methodological Dilemma in Microfinance Research: Applicability of a Qualitative Case Study Design
Authors: Chowdhury Shahjahan , Ahmmed Faisal , Hossain Md. Ismail
Published: April 2021

This paper sheds light on the methodological dilemma in microfinance research and examines the feasibility of conducting a qualitative case study. Microfinance research is dominated by quantitative impact studies. However, the issues of process and implementation are critical to make an impact. The paper argues that a qualitative case study method can be used as a supplement or an alternative to quantitative methodology, because it is context-specific and naturally enquires research problem. The in-depth and in-detail inquiry make the findings more robust, and readers can understand the meaning holistically by reading stories and quotes. The case study can be used to prove microfinance impacts and to improve microfinance practices.
Covering Pulse: Understanding the Lived Experience of Journalists Who Covered a Mass Shooting
Authors: Petersen Theodore , Soundararajan Shyla
Published: April 2021

When 49 people were gunned down in an Orlando nightclub in 2016, journalists from all over Central Florida went toward the nightclub, not away from it. This study explores the lived experience of 18 journalists who covered the Pulse nightclub shooting. Participants came from a variety of news outlets—print, television, and radio—and from a variety of positions—reporters, photographers, and editors. Participants described the chaotic environment and the ethical issues they faced. This paper sheds light on how journalists handle situations like the Pulse shooting and the need to monitor the mental health of those who were on the frontlines covering it.
End-of-Life Care and the Use of an Integrated Care Pathway
Authors: Brattgjerd Marianne , Olsen Rose Mari , Danielsen Inger Jorun
Published: April 2021

Liverpool Care Pathway is an integrated care pathway (ICP) designed to ensure the provision of high-quality end-of-life care. However, the ICP has come under substantial criticism, suggesting that its use is related to poor care. This study explores nurses’ use of the ICP to dying patients in Norwegian nursing homes. We conducted a qualitative study using an abductive, mystery-focused method to analyze the experiences of 12 registered nurses. Our findings show that the nurses experienced the ICP as a very useful tool in end-of-life care, although they were actually working independently of the ICP in the provision of ongoing bedside care for the dying patients. This can be understood as following: (I) the ICP is not compatible with the complex problems of dying patients; therefore, nurses must tinker with the ICP in order to give dying patients proper and dignified care; (II) the ICP is a myth with symbolic power, legitimizing care makes nurses positive towards the ICP; and (III) using the ICP as a loosely coupled system creates novel effects on nursing practice. In this study, we have shown how the ICP creates a common culture through a process of individual and collective sensemaking, which we labelled clinical mindlines.
Conducting Research in Non-Traditional Settings: Research Assistant Experiences in a Gay Bathhouse
Authors: Lloyd Michael , Dentato Michael , Kelly Brian , Stokar Hayley
Published: April 2021

Research conducted in traditional and non-traditional settings remains essential to understanding behaviors and attitudes among diverse populations. The effective preparation of research assistants is essential in order to conduct ethical research and ensure safety for the participants and those conducting the research. One such example pertains to examining the behavior of men who have sex with men (e.g., gay, bisexual, other MSM) within bathhouse settings. Semi-structured interviews were conducted among six graduate students and alumni examining their overall interest in conducting research as well as their thoughts and feelings prior to, during, and after collecting data at a gay male bathhouse, and the overall impact upon their professional growth and development. Thematic findings centered around conducting research within a bathhouse setting, navigating personal feelings and reactions, and strengthening connections between personal and professional selves, among others. Implications for effectively training and preparing student research assistants to conduct data collection with unique and non-traditional settings will be examined.
Outcome Mapping: Documenting Process in the Métis Settlements Life Skills Journey Project
Authors: Hammer Brent , Fletcher Fay , Shortt Rebecca , MacRae Mandy , Hibbert Alicia
Published: April 2021

Mapping serves as a metaphor for where we are now, where we have been, and where we are going. In this paper the authors illustrate the use of outcome mapping as a methodological framework for documenting the planning, monitoring, and evaluation process for the Métis Settlements Life Skills Journey (MSLSJ) project. The MSLSJ is a multi-year, multi-site, multi-method research project. It is centered on building relationships and facilitating knowledge exchange between the University of Alberta team, Métis Settlement Councils and administrators, and Settlement members. We highlight how the outcome mapping framework enables us to document project processes through the identification of key boundary partners and strategies in support of learning. Outcome mapping became a reflective and strategic tool for the MSLSJ project, reflecting on six years of data from seven sites, representing over 430 participants, and guiding the project forward.
Exploring Self-Silencing in Workplace Relationships: A Qualitative Study of Female Software Engineers
Authors: Maji Sucharita , Dixit Shikha
Published: April 2021

Self-silencing has been extensively studied in the context of the relational aspect of the female psyche. The previous research on self-silencing mostly emphasized on intimate partner relationships and not much is explored in the context of workplace relationships, that is, relationships with colleagues, team managers etc. The present study aims to explore the self-silencing phenomenon in workplace relationships among a sample of female software engineers (N=21) in India. A purposive sampling strategy was used to select the participants of the study. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted to collect the data for the thematic analysis. At first, theoretical thematic analysis was done where Dana C. Jack’s (1991) self-silencing theory has been used as the theoretical lens. Then, inductive thematic analysis has been used for unravelling the mechanisms, antecedents, consequences involved in self-silencing inside the organization. The result revealed that the need to maintain relationships, need to conform to the traditional feminine roles, a sense of powerlessness, and some factors inherent to the culture of the organization functioned as the antecedents of self-silencing in the organizational setting. Self-silencing inside an organization is also found to affect the female software engineers’ psychological wellbeing and their growth in career. Moreover, it hampers the growth of the organization since negative experiences inside organizations go unreported and women self-silence their views and opinions in group meetings leading to organizational ignorance.
Understanding the Diverse Field of “Educational Technology” as Revealed in Twitter Job Postings: Encoding / Decoding Approach
Authors: Basdogan Merve , Ozdogan Zulfukar , Bonk Curtis
Published: April 2021

In this study, we attempt to understand discursive interrelationships among five professional job advertisements which are often used interchangeably, including educational technology, educational design, instructional design, learning design, and instructional systems design. The purpose is to better understand the distinctions, interactions, and overlaps of these disciplines using Encoding/Decoding Model over the discourses of the jobs’ announcements. We collected data using a social network analysis tool, NCapture, and imported to qualitative analysis software (i.e., NVivo) to conduct thematic analyses. For this study, 171 job postings in Twitter were captured by using NCapture as a Web-browser extension. Findings indicated that the relations between the targeted disciplines can be explained by Stuart Hall’s Communication Model (1980). Results can serve as a guide for scholars and students studying at the intersection of technology and education fields.
Using a Crosswalk to Organize the Literature Review
Authors: Matteson Shirley , Warren Sheri
Published: April 2021

A literature crosswalk is a valuable tool for researchers, whether novice or seasoned scholars, that can be used in organizing and synthesizing existing literature. This article provides practical advice for creating a literature crosswalk and how to use the tool to develop a literature review. Benefits of using a literature crosswalk include organizing a great deal of information in an easily searchable format, developing deeper understanding of the literature, and finding trends across multiple research studies in regard to methodology, theories used, types of participants, settings, and so forth.
Culturally Relevant Care Through the Lens of Duoethnography
Authors: Koonce Jacqueline , Lewis Karin
Published: April 2021

Our study endeavors to explore how culturally relevant care manifests in our teaching at a predominantly Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). Through duoethnography and collaborative interpretation of narrative data from our former students, we seek to better understand our own and our students’ learning experiences. Collecting our own and our students’ perspectives and stories about lived experiences with us as professors in narrative form allows for us and our respondents to reflect and express freely--to share views, impressions, interpretations, and experiences in our/their own words. Analysis of narrative reflections provides an opportunity to craft a story, to give voice to those living within the intersection of race, ethnicity, and cross-cultural teaching–learning relationships at a predominantly Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). Findings intend to illuminate personal epistemologies (Hofer & Bendixen, 2012) and dispositions for transcending cultural, racial, and linguistic boundaries in higher education, thus providing a multifaceted collective story of cultivating care in cross-cultural teaching–learning relationships.
Digital Urban Ethnography: A Book Review of The Digital Street
Authors: Walters Katherine , Truong Enid
Published: April 2021

Jeffery Lane explores the social worlds of youth in Harlem during the digital era through his unique approach, digital urban ethnography. Researchers use this ethnographic method to understand how social lives and meanings are co-constructed within digital and physical spaces. The digital and physical do not neatly represent each other but each provides specific ways to engage that both shape and are shaped by youth’s social lives. As novice researchers, we read this work with an eye towards methodological choices and techniques. In particular, we hoped this work would provide us with an understanding of how to conduct research with youth on ways the physical and digital worlds interact to produce knowledge and meaning. This review discusses Lane’s theoretical framework, three themes that highlight the potential of digital urban ethnography to construct unique findings, and the significance of Lane’s work in terms of methodology and specific techniques/data construction methods.
Pencil or Keyboard? Boys’ Preferences in Writing
Authors: Sze Jennifer , Southcott Jane
Published: April 2021

Handwriting is an important subject in primary schools, especially in the Early Years. The importance of writing skill is now seen as a debate with the increasing demand on children to learn technology skills to help them with 21st Century learning—how to write on the keyboard effectively. The topic is important because handwriting is an essential life skill to have with or without technology. In this study, I looked at the importance of both in the context of the qualitative case studies in three schools in Melbourne, Australia. The aim of the research is to explore how do students understand the learning of handwriting and keyboarding in schools? This qualitative case study employed a Thematic Analysis approach in which the central intention was to understand the lived experience of six Year 6 boys across three schools and their attitudes to writing and technology. In this article, I addressed the importance of teaching handwriting to primary school students, especially in the first four years of their school life from Foundation to Year 3. The findings suggest that teachers should continue explicitly teaching handwriting to their students despite the heavy reliance on technology in today’s lifestyle.
La Apropiación Social y Espacial de Vivienda de Interés Prioritario (VIP): Casos Las Flores y La Aurora en la Ciudad de Medellín
Authors: Millán Otero Katy , Vasquez Jorge
Published: April 2021

El aseguramiento de vivienda como medio que permite la protección de una persona, es considerado una de las necesidades de primer orden en tanto su ausencia amenaza la supervivencia humana. Su demanda constante hace que mecanismos de formalización como las normas y las políticas la contemplen como un bien de relevancia social que debe ser asegurado y reconocido por el Estado y acogido por sus destinatarios. En ese sentido se propone comprender la apropiación socioespacial de los beneficiarios de VIP de Las Flores y La Aurora, Nuevo Occidente, en Medellín, Colombia. La metodología empleada fue cualitativa y sobre su base se aplicó el método fenomenológico en la modalidad de estudio de caso interpretativo. Se usó la entrevista semiestructurada, la cartografía social y la observación participante en la recolección de información. Los resultados evidencian las tensiones entre la (VIP) que entrega el Estado y las formas que los residentes la habitan y la significan. Los obstáculos en su apropiación responden principalmente a que la infraestructura no satisface las expectativas de las personas en términos de calidad y tamaño, por lo que en la discusión se conceptualiza la habitabilidad interna y la habitabilidad externa, la primera asociada a la apropiación de la vivienda y la segunda ligada a la satisfacción residencial y la calidad de vida.
OMBUDSMAN FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE: BANGLADESH PERSPECTIVE
Authors:   Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh., Sarker Md. Masud
Published: April 2021

In recent times the issues of good governance have received wide attention from the policymakers, researchers and the international donor agencies. The existence of the Ombudsman promotes good governance around the world by ensuring administrative accountability and transparency. The necessity for the office of Ombudsman has been felt in Bangladesh ever since its independence. Our constitution makers incorporated provision for Ombudsman in article 77 of the constitution of 1972. In 1980, the parliament in Bangladesh passed the Ombudsman Act in pursuance of article 77 of the constitution. The office, however, has not yet been established and the provisions of the act have remained as dead letters. As a result, we have so far from the good governance in public administration. This paper provides an analytical overview of the Ombudsman institution as a mechanism of good governance in Bangladesh.
AMASE ‒ A multidimensional approach to social exclusion in later life – health consequences for ageing populations. A research project aiming to understand and lessen social exclusion
Authors: DUMITRESCU Diana-Alexandra
Published: April 2021

Social exclusion of older adults represents a focal problem in Romania. It has a multidimensional character, manifesting in multiple areas: exclusion from social relations, from material resources, from services, from community and society. This paper presents the rationale of the AMASE project, our research and social policy objectives, as well as our work philosophy. Keywords: social exclusion; vulnerability; ageing; Norwegian grants.
Social Cognition and Sense of Belonging among Institutionalized Schizophrenic Patients
Authors: Kotb Fatma N.
Published: April 2021

Context: Schizophrenia is one of the perilous mental health problems. It hinders the patient’s capability of thinking clearly, making life decisions, managing their emotions, and building healthy relationships.

Aim: This study aimed to explore the relationship between social cognition and sense of belonging among institutionalized schizophrenic patients.

Methods: The study used a descriptive research design to achieve the aim of this study. This research carried out in the inpatient unit of Minia Hospital for Mental Health and Addiction Treatment. A convenient sample of 100 institutionalized schizophrenic patients recruited in the current study. Three tools used to collect data of this study include socio-demographic and medical data questionnaire, Observable Social Cognition Rating Scale, and Sense of Belonging scale.

Results: The main findings of this study revealed that more than three fourth of schizophrenic patients had low levels of social cognition, and sense of belonging. There was a significant positive relationship between social cognition and sense of belonging of institutionalized schizophrenic patients.

Conclusion: The current study concluded that institutionalized schizophrenic patients have a positive connection between their social cognition and a sense of belonging. Recommendations: The study recommended that, schizophrenic patient in a very high need for psycho-educational program for improving their cognitive abilities, which will improve their social cognition and interaction with others and enhance their sense of belonging.
Effect of Colostrum Feeding Intervention on the Clinical and Nutritional Outcomes of Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Authors: Ahmed Safaa S. , Faheim Sahar S. , Hegazy Samya M. A.
Published: April 2021

Context: Having premature and very low birth weight infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), is disempowering for mothers as they lost autonomy over their behavior and lost autonomy over beginning to establish a close relationship with their neonates. Mothers highly value Breastfeeding/breast milk feeding as it is the ‘one thing that only the mother can do to protect and improve their neonates' health.

Aim: Evaluate the effect of colostrum feeding intervention on the clinical and nutritional outcomes of very low birth weight infant.

Methods: A quasi-experimental research design utilized to achieve the aim of this study. A convenient sample of 80 mothers of very low birth weight infants subjected to colostrum feeding intervention program. Their 80 very low birth weight infants (divided randomly into two groups) study and control groups to examine the effect of the colostrum feeding intervention on their clinical and nutritional outcomes versus artificial milk feeding. Three research tools used that were structured interview questionnaire, mothers’ practice observation checklist, and very low birth weight clinical and Nutritional outcomes’ record.

Results: the study reveals a significant improvement of mother knowledge and practices after colostrum feeding intervention at post and follow up compared to their pre-intervention level. The study also revealed a statistically significant difference in all clinical and nutritional outcomes between infants of the study and control groups.

Conclusion: A significant improvement in mothers’ knowledge and practice regarding colostrum feeding intervention. The study group of very low birth weight infants had a rapid growth rate, better nutritional outcomes, lesser complications compared with the control group. The study recommended tailored intervention programs for mother that expecting a very low birth weight infant. Besides, policies for training midwives at maternity centers and hospitals early to initiate colostrum feeding. Further research with larger sample size recommended to determine if early colostrum administration can affect positively on very low birth weight infants outcomes.
From the history of the National Library of Uzbekistan
Authors:   ", Nuriddinova Feruza ,   Turon",   Information Library Center
Published: April 2021

The author of the article writes about the establishment of the National Library of Uzbekistan, which was opened in 1870. The article also contains bibliographic descriptions of published materials of various periodicals of 1920–1930 of the last century. It should be noted that published materials before 1930 were written in Arabic writing and then in later years until 1940 in latin. It is particularly noted that in 1921 part of the library passes to the old district of the city of Tashkent under the name «Eastern Library». Book funds were mainly in Russian, Arabic and Tatar, as well as in Farsi. Many works were devoted to the social development of the library, such as the replenishment of the book fund, the purchase of library equipment and technological equipment for the use of readers. And in the same year began to keep records of books on catalogue cards to find the right books.
Comparativo entre as bases de dados PubMed, SciELO e Google Acadêmico com o foco na temática Educação Médica
Authors: Puccini Lucas Rebelo Silva , Giffoni Mara Gonçalves Pinto , Silva Leoni Ferreira da , Utagawa Claudia Yamada
Published: April 2021

Introdução: A comunidade biomédica latino-americana tem o PubMed e o SciELO como as melhores bases de dados para pesquisa de artigos científicos, entretanto, outras áreas de conhecimento, têm utilizado outras fontes de busca, sendo o principal o Google Acadêmico (GA). Objetivos: Verificar se o GA pode ser uma ferramenta de busca útil no resgate de artigos científicos referenciados na temática em educação médica, comparados ao PubMed e ao Scielo. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo e documental com análise qualiquantitativa sobre os artigos científicos publicados no GA, PubMed e SciELO. Em cada sítio de busca foram utilizadas as seguintes palavras-chave em inglês para a recuperação de dados: “medical curriculum” and “ethics”. Resultados: Após a aplicação da técnica de mineração de dados nas plataformas de busca, foram obtidos 434 artigos científicos no GA, sendo 88 artigos disponíveis no site dos periódicos, 201 no site das bases de dados, 143 em outros sites e apenas dois em blogs. No PubMed foram obtidos 10 artigos científicos, sendo 8 disponíveis no site da base de dados e dois em sites de periódicos. Por fim, no SciELO foi encontrado apenas um artigo, o qual estava disponível em sua própria base de dados. Qualitativamente, foram encontrados 382 artigos científicos pertinentes no GA, no PubMed e SciELO. Conclusão: O GA mostrou ser mais eficiente, tanto qualitativamente quanto quantitativamente, em resgatar artigos científicos no tema escolhido em Educação Médica.
Metazoários parasitos de Thyrsitops lepidopoides (Osteichthyes: Gempylidae) do litoral do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Authors: Alves Dimitri Ramos , Domingues Sarah Abdel Melek
Published: April 2021

Entre outubro de 2011 e junho de 2012 foram coletados 55 espécimes da lanceta, Thyrsitops lepidopoides (Cuvier, 1832)(Osteichthyes: Gempylidae) provenientes do litoral do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (21-23°S, 41-45°O), sendo necropsiados para estudo de sua comunidade de metazoários parasitos. Dezenove espécies de metazoários parasitos foram coletadas: seis espécies de digenéticos, três de monogenéticos, uma de cestóide, três de acantocéfalos, quatro de nematóides, uma de copépode e uma de isópode. Thyrsitops lepidopoides é um novo registro de hospedeiro para dezessete espécies de metazoários parasitos. Todos os espécimes de T. lepidopoides estavam parasitados por pelo menos uma espécie de metazoário. Um total de 2.430 espécimes de parasitos, com média de 44,2 ± 33,1 por hospedeiro, foram coletados. A maioria dos espécimes coletados foram digenéticos (63,8%), seguidos dos nematóides (17,9%) e dos acantocéfalos (16,2%). Lecithochirium microstomum Chandler, 1935 (Digenea: Hemiuridae) correspondeu a maioria dos espécimes de parasitos coletados (n = 1.490), sendo a espécie dominante, com os maiores valores de prevalência, abundância média, intensidade e intensidade média. Os parasitos apresentaram típico padrão de distribuição superdisperso (ID = 24,746; d = 41,352). A abundância e a prevalência de quatro e dois parasitos, respectivamente, assim como a total de espécimes coletados (rs = 0, 671; P = < 0,001) e a riqueza parasitária (3,7 ± 1,2; rs = 0,423; P = < 0,001) apresentaram correlação com o comprimento total do hospedeiro.
Estudo da Microestrutura e da microdureza das Cerâmicas Piezoelétricas tipos PZT I e III Utilizadas em Transdutores Eletroacústicos
Authors: Cabral Ricardo De Freitas , Itaboray Lucas Mendes , Santos Anna Paula De Oliveira
Published: April 2021

O domínio do processamento de cerâmica eletrônica do tipo piezoelétrica a partir  de matéria prima importada, levou à produção de cerâmicas com 97% da densidade teórica, de microestruturas homogêneas com grande potencial para aplicações em dispositivos piezoelétricos, como por exemplo, os transdutores eletroacústicos. Porém, a produção de cerâmica eletrônica do tipo piezoelétrica nacional ainda não é capaz de ter como matéria-prima o Titanato Zirconato de Chumbo (PZT) 100% produzido no Brasil. Desta forma, usa-se para essa produção o fornecimento de Óxido de Zircônio importado. Nesse trabalho, ambos os pós de PZT tipos I e III, importados, foram prensados uniaxialmente à 70 MPa e sinterizados à 1200 e 1250ºC por 3h. Foram realizadas medidas de dureza por micro-indentação, análises de Difração de raios X e Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura. A dureza do PZT I foi de 393 HV.