bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The development of Schoology web-based learning media with GeoGebra to improve the ICT literacy on quadratic functions
Authors: Fatahillah Arif , Puspitasari Irsalina Dwi , Hussen Saddam
Published: April 2021

The use of technology in learning is essential for developing students' ICT literacy. However, the application of technology as a learning media remains limited. The purpose of this study is to develop a learning media to enhance students' ICT literacy. This research is conducted using a 4-D model, which consists of four stages: defining, designing, developing, and disseminating. This learning media is developed based on ICT literacy indicators. The study participants are 33 of 10th-grade students at one of the public vocational schools in Jember, East Java. Data collection methods consist of validation sheets, tests, questionnaires, interviews, and observations.  The expert validation is used to validate the media, while the students' response questionnaire determines the practicality. The validity result shows that the media can be used to measure ICT literacy. Moreover, the practicality of media also shows that it can be easily applied. Furthermore, the effectiveness of learning media is obtained from the N-Gain average of test and ICT literacy questionnaire. The observation data also support the effectiveness of the media during the implementation. The result shows that the media confirmed to be effective as it can improve the students' ICT literacy. To sum up, the Schoology web-based learning media with GeoGebra is useful to improve ICT literacy on quadratic functions
Improving student’s mathematical problem solving skills through Quizizz
Authors: Setiyani Setiyani , Fitriyani Nur , Sagita Laela
Published: April 2021

The Industrial Revolution 4.0 on Education in Indonesia affects school activities rapidly. Teachers are no longer educated in classrooms only, but they can also utilize technology to conduct distance learning. One interactive application that can be used as a form of question exercise is Quizizz. Therefore, this research aims to: first, examine the effectiveness of students' activities by using Quizizz on mathematical problem-solving skills; second, investigate the differences in the increase in students' ability to solve mathematical problems between the class with and without the Quizizz-aided learning method; third, describe the activities of students who used the Quizizz-aided drill learning method; and fourth, describe the students' responses in using Quizizz. The research was quasi-experiment with a pretest-posttest non-equivalent control group design. The participants in this study are 67 of Grade10 students divided into experimental and control classes. Data collection techniques used were tests for students' mathematical problem-solving skills and questionnaires. The instruments were validated using Pearson correlation, while the reliability was tested using Cronbach's Alpha. Then, the N-gain test was used to analyze the data. The results showed that there was an effect on students’ learning activities by using Quizizz on their problem-solving skills. Besides, there was a difference in the improvement of problem-solving skills between the class with and without Quizizz-aided. Furthermore, students’ activities in three meetings have increased. Moreover, students provided a positive response in learning using Quizizz. Thus, it can be concluded that Quizizz is effective in improving mathematical problem-solving skills.
Mathematics education undergraduates’ personal definitions of the notion of angle of contiguity in Kinematics
Authors: Ndemo Zakaria , Mtetwa David
Published: April 2021

The concept of a mathematical definition causes severe difficulties among students during problem solving and proving activities. Students’ difficulties with the use of mathematical definitions often arise from the fact that students are often given those definitions instead of constructing them. With the aim of developing an understanding of the kinds of student teachers evoked concept images of the notion of  angle of contiguity, a qualitative case study was conducted at one state university in Zimbabwe. Purposive sampling was used to select 28 mathematics undergraduate student teachers who responded to a test item. Qualitative data analysis was guided by ideas drawn from the theoretical framework of Abstraction in Context and idea of imperative features of a mathematical definition.  Student teachers written responses revealed that student teachers personal concept definitions consisted of ambiguous and irrelevant formulations that did not capture the essence of the idea of the angle of contiguity. In some cases their responses were not consistent with the definition of the angle of contiguity.  Although there were a few instances of adequate descriptions of the concept, (8 out of  32) these and the inadequate descriptors elicited can contribute significantly towards efforts intended to improve mathematics instruction.  Improved mathematics instruction will lead to enhanced conceptualizations of mathematics concepts.
Becoming reflective practitioners: Mathematics student teachers' experiences
Authors: Ngololo Elizabeth Ndeukumwa , Kanandjebo Leena Ngonyofi
Published: April 2021

The level of quality reflective practice remains low among student teachers majoring in Mathematics education. This paper aims to identify the levels of reflective practice possessed by Mathematics education student teachers in a teacher training program at higher learning institutions in Namibia. The professional status requires that teachers become reflective practitioners to develop their effectiveness- a skill they can acquire during their training. A reflection framework was used to identify levels of reflective practices among Mathematics student teachers. This study is qualitative and employed a narrative inquiry approach to assess the effectiveness of reflective practice as experienced by student teachers. A total of ten third-year undergraduate students majoring in Mathematics Education participated in the study by generating reflective journals. The results show that student teachers have insufficient reflective skills which are limited to the first two levels of the reflection framework:  technical reflection and reflection-in-and-on-action. This could be due to little guidance offered on developing reflective skills and its use by student teachers. This study's findings will be used to improve the rationality, social and educational practices among the student teachers.
Sixth-grade students’ experiences of a digital game-based learning environment: A didactic analysis
Authors: Gök Mustafa , İnan Mevlüt
Published: April 2021

Students' conceptual understanding and mathematical process skills can be improved through digital games in mathematics education. The starting point of this study is the idea of having students encounter this kind of environment. The study didactically describes the process of 6th-grade students’ experiences of a digital game-based learning environment. A combination of the Theory of Didactical Situations (TDS) and Digital Game-Based Learning (DGBL) was used in the design of the digital game. The research focused on knowledge-based interactions (teacher-student-game) during the implementation of the game called Race with Numbers, designed in line with this synthesis. The case study, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the study. Research participants consist of 16 middle secondary school students studying in the 6th grade in a public school. The research data were collected with a video camera and two voice recorders. The research application lasted 75 minutes. The data analysis related to the application was carried out by describing the interaction between the students and the game at stages of TDS. The study findings indicated that TDS has significant potential in designing DGBL environments. However, strong evidence is presented that such environments enable students to realize their own learning and encourage them to use mathematical process skills (such as problem-solving, reasoning, proving, and transfer). Finally, the study highlights the importance of the digital game-based learning approach in mathematics teaching for students.
Tarinan vastaanotto ja affiliaatio autismikirjon häiriössä
Authors: Koskinen Emmi , Stevanovic Melisa
Published: April 2021

Autismikirjon henkilöiden tarinankerrontaa on tutkittu sekä kokeellisin menetelmin että keskustelunanalyyttisesti, mutta tarinan vastaanottoon liittyvien käytänteiden erittely on jäänyt vähemmälle. Tässä tutkimuksessa paikataan tätä tutkimuksellista aukkoa keskittymällä erityisesti autismikirjon henkilöiden tarinan vastaanottoon ja affiliaatioon.

Aineistona on kymmenen videoitua keskustelua kahden mieshenkilön välillä, joista toisella on todettu Aspergerin oireyhtymä (AS) ja toinen on neurotyypillinen. Esittelemme keskustelunanalyyttisen tapaustutkimuksen avulla, miten kolme autismikirjon häiriöön ja sen vuorovaikutukseen liittyvää erityispiirrettä (sääntökeskeisyys, paikallissuuntautuneisuus ja egosentrisyys) heijastuvat AS-henkilöiden tapoihin ottaa vastaan vuorovaikutuskumppaninsa kertomia tarinoita ja millaisilta nämä tavat näyttävät affiliaation näkökulmasta. Lisääntynyt ymmärrys  vuorovaikutuksen käytänteiden merkityksestä osallistujien toiminnan ja heidän välisensä suhteen rakentumiselle voi auttaa autismikirjoon liittyvien vuorovaikutuksen erityispiirteiden kuvaamisessa, sekä rakentaa ymmärrystä erilaisten ihmisten ja vuorovaikutustyylien välille.
Tunnekuvausten sukupuolierot autismikirjon ja verrokkiryhmän nuorten aikuisten kerronnassa
Authors: Dindar Katja , Loukusa Soile , Mäkinen Leena , Kotila Aija , Hurtig Tuula , Ebeling Hanna
Published: April 2021

Aiemmissa tutkimuksissa on saatu ristiriitaisia tuloksia autismikirjon naisten ja miesten tavasta orientoitua sosiaalisiin tilanteisiin, tulkita niitä ja kertoa niistä. Tässä tutkimuksessa tarkastelimme, kuinka autismikirjon naiset (n = 7) ja miehet (n = 24) ja verrokkiryhmän naiset (n = 11) ja miehet (n = 24) kuvaavat sosiopragmaattisesti monimutkaisissa videoleikkeissä esiintyvien henkilöiden tunteita. Tarkastelimme tutkittavien vapaata kerrontaa keskittyen siihen, kuinka paljon tutkittavat tuottivat suoria ja epäsuoria tunnekuvauksia sekä missä määrin he taustoittivat tunnekuvauksiaan. Tutkimuksessa havaittiin verrokkiryhmän naisten ja autismikirjon naisten tuottavan enemmän epäsuoria tunnekuvauksia kuin autismikirjon miesten. Lisäksi autismikirjon miesten, mutta ei naisten, havaittiin taustoittavan tunnekuvauksiaan vähemmän kuin verrokkiryhmän naisten ja verrokkiryhmän miesten. Verrokkiryhmän naiset ja verrokkiryhmän miehet eivät eronneet toisistaan suorien tai epäsuorien  tunnekuvausten määrässä tai tunnekuvausten taustoittamisessa. Tulokset kannustavat kiinnittämään huomiota sukupuolierojen tarkasteluun, jotta autismikirjon naisia ja autismikirjon miehiä voidaan sekä tunnistaa paremmin että tukea kohdennetummin.
POLITIK ANGGARAN: ALOKASI DANA BANSOS PRA-PEMILIHAN PRESIDEN 2019 DI INDONESIA SEBAGAI ALAT MENINGKATKAN ELEKTABILITAS
Authors: Rahmanto Fajar , Firmansyah Muchammad Iqbal , Purwaningsih Titin , Rafi M.
Published: April 2021

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah peningkatan alokasi dana bantuan sosial oleh pemerintah pada waktu pra-pemilihan presiden berbanding lurus dengan peningkatan elektabilitas calon incumbent. Metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan studi kepustakaan (literature) untuk memperoleh data dan informasi penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan alokasi anggaran bantuan sosial mengalami peningkatan mendekati pemilihan presiden tahun 2019. Peningkatan belanja bansos secara bertahap dari 2016 sebesar 49,06 Triliun menjadi 58,96 Triliun tahun 2017 dan meningkat menjadi 83,91 Triliun pada 2018. Anggaran untuk program sosial juga mengalami kenaikan dari tahun 2016 sebesar 10,5 Triliun menjadi 14,09 Triliun pada 2017 dan semakin meningkat lagi pada 2018 dengan besaran 18,67 Triliun. Meningkatnya alokasi anggaran tersebut berbanding lurus dengan tingginya elektabilitas dari Jokowi sebagai kandidat petahana yang mencapai angka 50% lebih, unggul atas Prabowo Subianto yang kurang dari 40%. Ini menjadi indikasi bahwa program tersebut merupakan salah satu cara untuk meningkatkan elektabilitas Presiden Jokowi menjelang pemilihan presiden 2019. Dapat dikatakan anggaran bantuan sosial merupakan salah satu bentuk politik Pork Barrel di Indonesia karena dijadikan sebagai suatu upaya politis dari incumbent melalui pengalokasian anggaran dalam program pemerintah pusat kepada daerah dengan tujuan meningkatkan elektabilitas pada pemilihan berikutnya. Sehingga disimpulkan bahwa politik anggaran pada bantuan sosial menjadi salah satu isu strategis yang dapat dimanfaatkan oleh setiap incumbent guna meningkatkan elektabilitasnya pada periode pemilihan berikutnya.
Towards a Whole Body [18F] FDG Positron Emission Tomography Attenuation Correction Map Synthesizing using Deep Neural Networks
Authors: Rodríguez Colmeiro Ramiro Germán , Verrastro Claudio , Minsky Daniel , Grosges Thomas
Published: April 2021

The correction of attenuation effects in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging is fundamental to obtain a correct radiotracer distribution. However direct measurement of this attenuation map is not error-free and normally results in additional ionization radiation dose to the patient. Here, we explore the task of whole body attenuation map generation using 3D deep neural networks. We analyze the advantages thar an adversarial network training cand provide to such models. The networks are trained to learn the mapping from non attenuation corrected [18 ^F]-fluorodeoxyglucose PET images to a synthetic Computerized Tomography (sCT) and also to label the input voxel tissue. Then the sCT image is further refined using an adversarial training scheme to recover higher frequency details and lost structures using context information. This work is trained and tested on public available datasets, containing several PET images from different scanners with different radiotracer administration and reconstruction modalities. The network is trained with 108 samples and validated on 10 samples. The sCT generation was tested on 133 samples from 8 distinct datasets. The resulting mean absolute error of the networks is 90±20  and 103±18HU and a peak signal to noise ratio of 19.3±1.7 dB and 18.6±1.5, for the base model and the adversarial model respectively. The attenuation correction is tested by means of attenuation sinograms, obtaining a line of response attenuation mean error lower than 1% with a standard deviation lower than 8%. The proposeddeep learning topologies are capable of generating whole body attenuation maps from uncorrected PET image data. Moreover, the accuracy of both methods holds in the presence of data from multiple sources and modalities and are trained on publicly available datasets. Finally, while the adversarial layer enhances visual appearance of the produced samples, the 3D U-Net achieves higher metric performance
BPM and Socialization Tools Integrated to Improve Acquisition and Management of Information During Design and Execution of business processes
Authors: Mennuto Pablo , Meca Belahonia Julio César , Bazán Patricia
Published: April 2021

The use of BPM (Business Process Management) has matured over the years, reaching high levels of acceptance and utilization. Despite this, there are still points that BPM does not fully resolve. One of the main limitations of the use of BPM is the lack of a complete acquisition of valuable information during the design stage, taking place in contexts where communication between the stakeholders is not appropriate and it is not possible to fully collect essential data. At the execution stage, the participation of users has not been studied in depth to record detected problems or indicate improvements in business processes. The emergence and development of Web 2.0 opened a way to solve these problems. This work proposes to base how the socialization tools can solve current problems in BPM through a theoretical analysis added to the practical development of a socialization tool integrated to a BPMS (Business Process Management System).
Target Tracking in Wireless Sensor Networks
Authors: Abbas Ash Mohammad
Published: April 2021

A Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) consists of a group of tiny devices called sensors that communicate throughwireless links. Sensors are used to collect data about some parameters and send the collected data for furtherprocessing to a designated station. The designated station is often called command and control center (CCC),fusion center (FC), or sink. Sensors forward the collected data to their leaders or cluster heads, which in turn sendit to the centralized station. There are many applications of a WSN such as environmental monitoring, raisingalarms for fires in forests and multi-storied buildings, monitoring habitats of wild animals, monitoring children ina kindergarten, support system in play grounds, monitoring indoor patients in a hospital, precision agriculture,detection of infiltration along international boundaries, tracking an object or a target, etc.
Uma proposta, duas experiências: a Fundação Rockefeller e a formação de enfermeiras no Brasil e na Argentina (primeira metade do século XX)
Authors: Korndörfer Ana Paula , Ramacciotti Karina Inés
Published: April 2021

Este texto tem como objetivo discutir a atuação da Divisão Internacional de Saúde (DIS) da Fundação Rockefeller (FR), instituição filantrópica norte-americana, na formação de enfermeiras no Brasil e na Argentina na primeira metade do século XX. O artigo, que traz uma discussão historiográfica e a análise de fontes produzidas, por exemplo, pela própria Fundação, está dividido em três partes. Na primeira seção, expomos algumas concepções da DIS em torno da enfermagem moderna. Nas duas últimas, abordamos a formação de enfermeiras nos dois países em questão, sublinhando semelhanças e diferenças.
Hell Hound Rogers or The Great Town Benefactor: Who Was Henry Huttleston Rogers?
Authors: Braga David
Published: April 2021

The Gilded Age was a period in American History from the end of the Civil War lasting until around 1900, known for big business ruling the country. Henry Huttleston Rogers was a prominent figure in the Gilded Age but has seldom been talked about because other figures of the period such as John D Rockefeller have overshadowed him. Rogers was the Vice President of Standard Oil, the most powerful trust in United States history. The lack of scholarship on Rogers and his historical significance created the need for him to be researched. Rogers’ business dealings helped lead to comprehensive legislation that regulated business, particularly President Theodore Roosevelt’s square deal. This research project sought to investigate who Henry Huttleston Rogers was and his role in the Gilded Age.  

Sources on Rogers either portray him in a positive light and talk about him as The Great Town Benefactor of his native town, Fairhaven, Ma or as a robber baron who cared solely about his own wealth. Primary sources on Rogers include first hand accounts published in book form by Thomas Lawson, letters between Rogers and Mark Twain, which were published, political cartoons and archival research materials that included personal correspondence, newspapers, and building deeds. Secondary sources include a biography on Rogers and various sources published by local writers from the town of Fairhaven. With all of this taken into consideration it became evident that there was a dual personality to Rogers but that he cared about his wealth more than anything else.
Unity or Identity? European Disintegration and WWI Culture Conflict
Authors: Hannigan Conor
Published: April 2021

A resurgence of nationalism in Europe risks undermining the European integration project. Social Psychology and International Relations (IR) literature have explored how identities are created and strengthened through a process called ‘othering’ in which groups define themselves in opposition to others. Several variables contributing to this resurgence of nationalism exist, but ‘othering’ as a means of strengthening group identity appears to be among the most salient factors. This paper draws on previous academic research and uses a historical case study to argue that ‘othering’ in times of trouble and insecurity is not a new phenomenon. My research has focused on the changing public opinion among American citizens of English, German, and Irish descent during World War I. The methodology for this research required surveying primary and secondary sources published during the period August 1914 – April 1917 in order to glean evidence of changing public opinion of specifically the English diaspora. Throughout this process, it became apparent that a resurfacing of cultural and civilizational identities among the diasporas were often the source of changing opinion. Moreover, attempts by Irish and German-Americans to discredit English civilization and the Entente cause during the war actually served to strengthen Anglo-American ties and identities. This case study illustrates how the process of ‘othering’ may be used to bolster a sense of group identity in times of insecurity. This is something that appears to be occurring in Europe and has begun a process of European disintegration.
The Juvenile Justice Programs: An Institutional Ethnography Study of the Rules and Procedures Crisis in Contemporary Korean Court System
Authors: Won Angela
Published: April 2021

From the standpoint of everyday experience, this paper reveals how the rules and procedures used within the Criminal Justice System in Korea to assess juvenile crime disproportionately favors higher income individuals. Specifically, it identifies the importance of how people are represented and classified within the criminal justice system in the application of restorative justice programming. Drawing on a methodology of Institutional Ethnography, texts related to the implementation of restorative justice within the Korean Criminal Justice System were reviewed, and interviews were conducted with key individual(s) charged with implementing restorative justice practices. Findings from this research show a clash between the Korean cultural ethics of “jeong,” which stresses the need for restoration and peace in the face of all criminal actions, and the selective application of restorative justice in the modern Korean context. In particular, the rules and procedures used in the classification of juvenile offenders limits what types of individuals and communities are allowed to benefit from these programs. This is problematic, as delinquents receiving the benefit of restorative justice programing will only be limited to those classified as being 'compatible' with existing programming under the Criminal Justice System's rules and procedures, significantly disadvantaging lower income juveniles.
A Theoretical Study of the Lubricating Abilities of 2D Layered Hydrogen Bonded Systems
Authors: Graham Chloe
Published: April 2021

It has been estimated that 100 million terajoules of energy is used every year to combat friction. For perspective, this corresponds to one fifth of the world’s total energy expenditure. This significant amount leaves plenty of room for improvement. To reduce the environmental and financial impact of friction, lubricants are usually placed in mechanical systems and act as a barrier between moving parts. Lubricants come in many forms but they all have low energy slip mechanisms and resistance to conformational change under pressure. Chemicals with these properties can be predicted through some educated guesswork and computational simulations. Its advantageous to look at novel lubricants computationally because each small reaction can be analyzed, whereas in the lab it may be difficult to see the molecular mechanisms taking place in such short time spans. Additionally, computation is more environmentally friendly than hands-on testing because no chemicals are used. My research studies compounds found in nature and assesses their potential for use as lubricants. The focus of my studies has been on layered systems of melamine molecules that self-assemble into two-dimensional structures through hydrogen bonding. The layered nature of this system is similar to that of graphite – an effective layered lubricant; however, the reversibility of self-assembly may allow the layered structure to reform when disrupted during sliding to increase the robustness of the system. In this presentation, I will discuss the results of my simulations, with an emphasis on the structure of the system, the slip mechanism, slip energetics and friction forces.
Validation of Breast Volume Measurement using Non-invasive Surface Scan
Authors: House Rachel
Published: April 2021

ntroduction: Breast Cancer is the most frequently occurring cancer in Canadian women [1]. The standard of care normally involves breast conserving surgery and radiation therapy followed by breast reconstruction surgery. For successful breast reconstruction, the total volume loss must be accounted for. Unfortunately, the volume excised during surgery generally does not reflect total breast volume loss, for example, radiation therapy is known to cause volume loss of the breast [2]. Our goal is to provide the software and workflow necessary to calculate the breast volume using a non-invasive technique. By calculating and comparing the breast volume of the patient before undergoing reconstruction surgery to the baseline volume will help surgeon’s better estimate how much tissue needs to be replaced.

Methods: A 3D surface scan of the patient’s chest is obtained. The scan is then imported into 3D Slicer where modules are used to isolate the target breast and calculate the volume .

Results: The method provided to calculate breast volume is feasible using 3D Slicer and only requires one surface scan from the patient. The ground truth breast volume of the mannequin was 164mL with a standard deviation of 4.1ml (n=5). The volume of the mannequin’s breast was calculated using the workflow provided, the mean calculated volume was 160.8mL and the standard deviation was 4.7ml (n=4).

Conclusion: Using a 3D surface scanner provides a non-invasive and quick way to calculate breast volume. This initial validation suggests this system may be accurate enough to aid the surgeon in the reconstruction process.

References

[1] Canadian Breast Cancer Society. (2015). Breast Cancer in Canada, 2015. Retrieved from https://www.cbcf.org/ontario/AboutBreastCancerMain/FactsStats/Pages/Breast-Cancer-Canada.asp

[2] Haykal, Siba, Colin P. White, and Nicolas A. Guay. "An estimation of volume loss after radiation therapy on free flap breast reconstruction." Plastic and reconstructive surgery 131.6 (2013): 937e-939e.
Perceptions of Inclusivity: The 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth
Authors: Handler Lauren
Published: April 2021

In June 2016, Tremblay et al. published the first 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth. These guidelines integrate the daily requirements for physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep into one comprehensive resource. Children with disabilities are less active and more sedentary than able-bodied individuals. Thus, it is important that health resources are developed and marketed to be inclusive and accessible to this population. The primary purpose of the study is to explore whether parents consider the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth inclusive for children with disabilities. The secondary purpose is to assess whether these perceptions influence the decision to implement the guidelines. One 60-minute semi-structured in-person or telephone interview will be conducted with parents of children with disabilities. The diffusion of innovation theory will provide a theoretical basis for the interview questions and a thematic analysis will be used to analyze the results.
Development and Assessment of an Intervention Program for Unmet Supportive Care Needs of Canadian Melanoma Patients and Survivors Attending an Outpatient Clini
Authors: Mundluru Jahnavi
Published: April 2021

ntroduction: The rapid development of melanoma treatment options has significantly improved overall survival, but complementary patient education is not available. An environmental scan confirmed a lack of formal educational programs and support groups in the Durham region.

Objectives

1) Identify the supportive care needs of melanoma patients and survivors. 2) Develop an intervention program to address these needs. 3) Seek feedback on the program prior to implementation.

Methods: Utilizing a cross-sectional mixed method design, patients were recruited both prospectively and retrospectively. Participants completed a sociodemographic questionnaire and Supportive Care Needs Survey; those who consented attended a focus group. Statistical tests identified the highest reported needs and investigated any relationships with sociodemographic information. Focus group data was thematically analyzed.

Results: 75 patients and survivors completed the questionnaires; 46 males and 29 females. Most acknowledged their needs were satisfied, however significant unmet needs were identified in three constructs: psychological, health system and information, and melanoma specific.

Conclusion: Based on these identified high needs, a multifaceted program was developed to address the three constructs. Focus group feedback further reinforced the benefits of the intervention program. Currently the program is being reviewed for implementation and the intent is to complete a one-year post evaluation.
Waacking: A Shift from Gay Refusal to Gender Refusal
Authors: Ahlberg Danella
Published: April 2021

The medium of dance is most often valued in Western society for its artistry and great skill of movement. However, the beauty of this medium often overshadows its ability to create pointed, and often political, messages through the body’s kinesthetic movement in physical space. As embodied expression through time and space, dance must be understood as an art form that actively seeks to create meaning (Hellensleben 2010), a fact that is acutely evident in the dance form known as Waacking. Born out of improvisation-based techniques, Waacking originated in gay, Black and Latino underground disco clubs of 1970’s Los Angeles. The gestures of Waacking were inspired by classical Hollywood glamour actresses, culminating in the distinctive fast, rhythmic arm whipping typical of this dance style. Yet, it is the more performative elements of the dance that holds one’s interest by including components of large locomotion, dramatic gesture and facial expression, and a compelling narrative. This expressive style of movement resulted in Waacking becoming a catalyst for gay refusal, functioning as a method for gay men to express themselves and fully explore their identity. Through an analysis of personal experience and online videos in dialogue with the methodologies of embodiment, phenomenology, and performativity, I will explore how Waacking has shifted from a form of gay refusal to a form of gender refusal, allowing there to be a renegotiation of gender standards through the catalyst of black queer kinesthetics and gender kinesthetics.
Haunted Time in Music Theatre
Authors: Baker Amanda
Published: April 2021

Theatre has always has a fascination with death and ghosts. The temporal underpinnings of these phenomena, however, have not been examined. In this presentation, I explore the concept of “haunted time,” a temporality in which spectres of a mental and/or physical nature haunt the temporal experiences of the living characters on stage. Haunted time in music theatre can be represented both in its physical and psychological manifestations, and is often aided by two particular musical techniques: the glissando, and the use of atonal music—both resulting in a lack of tonal grounding to displace the listener-viewer’s sense of linearity. Drawing on research in hauntology, temporality, philosophy and musicology, this presentation will explore the spectrum of mental and physical hauntological manifestations on the stage by exploring the ghosts and spectres present in three distinct music theatre productions: Ghost: The Musical, Jekyll & Hyde, and Next to Normal. In Ghost: the Musical, Sam is a physical embodiment of haunted time, existing in a state of neither living nor death, defying the ontological binary. In Jekyll & Hyde, the duality of Jekyll and Hyde is a non- physical manifestation of haunted time, represented through the struggle between good and evil. In Next to Normal, Gabe is a physical manifestation of the mental affection of Diana, a representation of how she is haunted by the past living in her present. In all three cases, I will examine the distinct temporal shifts that signal the presence of haunted time.
Stimulus Preference and Mental Imagery: Influencing the Way Sexual Stimuli are Viewed and the Intensity of Subjective Sexual Arousal
Authors: Boccone Gabriella
Published: April 2021

Background: The connection between mental imagery and feelings of presence within a film has not yet been investigated in sex research in relation to observational stance (imagining oneself as either a spectator or participant while viewing a film). Several studies have shown that people who take a participant stance when viewing a sexual film are more likely to report greater subjective sexual arousal (SSA). Research on observational stance has also found that viewing a preferred stimulus is predictive of taking a participant stance. Despite this, very few studies have allowed participants to select their own stimuli.

Methodology: Sexual films that were researcher-selected or participant-selected will be presented to women and men, while continuously measuring their SSA. Information will be collected about observational stance and vividness of mental imagery via questionnaires.

Expected Results:

1. Greater mental imagery ability will be associated with adopting a participant stance.

2. The relationship between mental imagery ability and taking a participant stance will be stronger for participant-selected sexual stimuli than for researcher-selected sexual stimuli.

3. Taking a participant stance will be associated with greater SSA.

4. The relationship between taking a participant stance and SSA will be stronger for participant-selected sexual stimuli than for researcher-selected stimuli.

Conclusions: This project is the first to examine the relationship between mental imagery and observational stance for sexual stimuli, and is among the first to allow participants to self-select stimuli. Results of this project will encourage the development of standardized procedures for providing participants with optimal sexual stimulation.
Erratum to: Medication Risk Management
Authors: Mohiuddin AK
Published: April 2021

The original article https://pubs.lib.umn.edu/index.php/innovations/article/view/1647 was published on 2019-02-08 .This article has been retracted by the Editor and Publisher due to the inappropriate use of previously published work. This article has been retracted: please see INNOVATIONS in pharmacy retraction policy (https://pubs.lib.umn.edu/index.php/innovations/policies).
Erratum to: Alternative Treatments for Minor GI Ailments
Authors: Mohiuddin AK
Published: April 2021

The original article https://pubs.lib.umn.edu/index.php/innovations/article/view/1659 was published on 2019-02-08 .This article has been retracted by the Editor and Publisher due to the inappropriate use of previously published work. This article has been retracted: please see INNOVATIONS in pharmacy retraction policy (https://pubs.lib.umn.edu/index.php/innovations/policies).
Erratum to: Patient Compliance: Fact or Fiction?
Authors: Mohiuddin AK
Published: April 2021

The original article https://pubs.lib.umn.edu/index.php/innovations/article/view/1621 was published on 2019-02-08 .This article has been retracted by the Editor and Publisher due to the inappropriate use of previously published work. This article has been retracted: please see INNOVATIONS in pharmacy retraction policy (https://pubs.lib.umn.edu/index.php/innovations/policies).
Erratum to: Extemporaneous Compounding: Selective Pharmacists with Separate Skill
Authors: Mohiuddin AK
Published: April 2021

The original article https://pubs.lib.umn.edu/index.php/innovations/article/view/1660 was published on 2019-02-08 .This article has been retracted by the Editor and Publisher due to the inappropriate use of previously published work. This article has been retracted: please see INNOVATIONS in pharmacy retraction policy (https://pubs.lib.umn.edu/index.php/innovations/policies).
Erratum to: Pharmacists in Critical Care
Authors: Mohiuddin AK
Published: April 2021

The original article https://pubs.lib.umn.edu/index.php/innovations/article/view/1640 was published on 2019-02-08 .This article has been retracted by the Editor and Publisher due to the inappropriate use of previously published work. This article has been retracted: please see INNOVATIONS in pharmacy retraction policy (https://pubs.lib.umn.edu/index.php/innovations/policies).
Erratum to: The Excellence of Pharmacy Practice
Authors: Mohiuddin AK
Published: April 2021

The original article https://pubs.lib.umn.edu/index.php/innovations/article/view/1662 was published on 2019-02-08 .This article has been retracted by the Editor and Publisher due to the inappropriate use of previously published work. This article has been retracted: please see INNOVATIONS in pharmacy retraction policy (https://pubs.lib.umn.edu/index.php/innovations/policies).
Stepwise Development and Yearlong Assessment of a Pharmacist-Driven Molecular Rapid Diagnostic Test Result Service for Bloodstream Infections
Authors: Ticcioni Andrew , Piscitello Kyle , Bjornstad Matthew , Hensley Katie , Davis Jim , Drobac Annette , Canepa John
Published: April 2021

Purpose: Provide a stepwise approach to the design and implementation of a service that integrates all staff pharmacists into the communication and interpretation of molecular rapid diagnostic tests (mRDT) for bloodstream infections and summarize outcomes from a 12-month post-implementation assessment. Physician and pharmacist impressions of the service are also described.
Summary: mRDT have proven clinical benefit in the treatment of bacteremia. Pharmacy leadership can collaborate with other health system leaders to develop policies and a workflow that route result calls to pharmacists to maximize the impact of this technology. Pharmacist education, development of clinical resources and documentation templates allow all pharmacists to perform this antimicrobial stewardship service consistently and confidently. Physicians overwhelmingly recognize the value of this service and often accept the pharmacist’s recommendations. Antibiotic de-escalation was the most frequent outcome when changes to the antibiotic regimen were made.
Conclusion: Pharmacists are well positioned to utilize results from mRDT to improve antibiotic selection. Through the use of competencies and internally-derived resources, all pharmacists, rather than just infectious diseases pharmacy specialists, can perform this important antibiotic stewardship activity and positively influence patient outcomes.
Depression, Anxiety, and Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Comparison Among Higher Education Students in Four Countries in the Asia-Pacific Region
Authors:   Shanghai Municipal Institute for Lifelong Education, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China, Jiang Na , Yan-Li Siaw ,   Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling, Faculty of Education, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Pamanee Kanit ,   Office of Basic Education Commission, Ministry of Education, Bangkok, Thailand, Sriyanto Joko ,   Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Published: April 2021

The global COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the health of individuals and leading to psychological problems. Students in higher education who are graduating, facing online learning challenges, and future job opportunities are among the most at-risk group for psychological issues. Due to the new normal of the COVID-19 pandemic, limited studies have been conducted concerning the mental health of students, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. Therefore, this study aimed to assess student’s depression, anxiety, and stress status in four countries in the Asia Pacific region, namely, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and China. This study employed a quantitative research design with a pool of 1,195 student participants. The DASS-21 questionnaire was used for data collection through an online platform to measure the severity of depression, anxiety, and stress. Descriptive statistics were conducted to achieve the research objectives, and all reliability values were reported greater than 0.70. Findings revealed that up to 38% of the students reported mild or moderate depression, anxiety, and stress, while 20.5% reported severe or extremely severe anxiety. Overall, anxiety was reported to be the most significant problem among the students, followed by depression and stress. Students are at risk of mental health challenges during the coronavirus pandemic, likely due to unexpected life changes. This study contributes an overview report of students’ mental health problems and discusses the support and services in preventing students’ psychological problems. The comprehensive discussion has provided scientific information and suggestion to policymakers in maintaining the student academic and welfare.
A New Phenylpropanoid from the Roots of Solanum melongena L. and Evaluation of Anti-inflammatory Activity
Authors: Liu Yan , Yin Xin , Sun Yanping , Liu Yuan , Lu Dongxv , Zhou Yuanyuan , Adnan Mohammed Algradi , Pan Juan , Guan Wei , Yang Bingyou , Kuang Haixue
Published: April 2021

Fifteen phenylpropanoids were isolated from the ethanol extract of the roots of Solanum melongena L., including a new compound, melongenapanoid A (1), together with fourteen known compounds (2-15). Their chemical structures were elucidated by 1D and 2D NMR and HR-MS data according to those values of the literatures. The fourteen known compounds (2-15) were all firstly isolated from this plant. While, the isolates were evaluated for the inhibitory activities on nitric oxide (NO) production induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in RAW 264.7 cell line. Compounds 2, 4 and 5 showed moderate inhibition of NO production with IC50 values of 28.7, 24.4 and 32.6 μM, respectively.
Metabolic Correlations of Salvia dugesii Fernald and Salvia gesneriiflora Lindl. & Paxton with Native Salvia Plants from Four Continents Using Essential Oils Compositions
Authors: Calderón-Oropeza Mónica A. , Ramírez-Briones Ernesto , Rodríguez-García Gabriela , Salvador-Hernández José L. , Bedolla-Garcí Brenda Y. , Zamudio Sergio , Maldonado-Bonilla Luis D. , Del Río Rosa E. , Gómez-Hurtado Mario A.
Published: April 2021

Several applications of natural products around the world arise from traditional knowledge or evident organoleptic properties, and essential oils from Salvia species are a current example. The genus is integrated by native and endemic species from Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. In the present work, essential oil compositions of Salvia dugesii and S. gesneriiflora were experimentally determined and statistically correlated with ten described Salvia species from four continents by using multivariate methods complemented with univariate analysis and PCA protocols, to establish metabolic approaches. Essential oils data from S. angulata, S. miltiorrhiza, S. plebeia, S. sclarea, S. argentea, S. viridis, S. lavandulifolia, S. africana-lutea, S. chamelaeagnea, and S. officinalis were included in the study. By the above, 146 essential oil components, classified into 29 structural skeletons, according to its biogenesis, were analyzed. The results provided metabolic similarities between American and Asian Salvia species due to a higher active sesquiterpene metabolism; and African and European species revealed chemical similarities, since monoterpene pathways dominate. Such correlations are in concordance with genetic knowledge about genus, thereby, approaches on metabolism of Salvia can be easily visualized using statistical tools, consequently, practical method to analyze Salvias for scientific proposes.
Avaliação da influência do estado nutricional na ocorrência de infecção respiratória aguda em menores de dois anos
Authors: Lima Ruth Daniely Campos Sales , Xavier Juliana Meira de Vasconcelos , De Olinda Ricardo Alves , Torquato Silvana Câmara , Querino Luana Andrade Lima , Baía Sandra Regina Dantas , Veiga Dêmia Kellyani Eleoterio , De Araújo Janemary Malheiro , Da Costa Whyara Karoline Almeida , Figueiredo Raquel de Almeida Nóbrega
Published: April 2021

Objetivo: Avaliar a influência do estado nutricional na ocorrência de Infecção Respiratória Aguda em crianças menores de dois anos. Métodos: Utilizou-se um estudo descritivo com abordagem quantitativa, os dados foram coletados no Sistema de Informação da Atenção Básica, disponibilizados pelo Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde, referente ao período de Janeiro de 2009 a Dezembro de 2014. Para análise estatística aplicou-se a Correlação de Spearman, ajustando-se os dados ao modelo binomial negativo com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: A média de casos de IRA aumente 3% a cada novo caso de desnutrição na faixa etária de 0-12 meses e aumente 1,5% a cada caso de desnutrição na faixa etária de 12-23 meses. Esse estudo encontrou correlação positiva entre os casos de infecção respiratória aguda e desnutrição. Conclusão: A melhora no estado nutricional implica em um menor risco de adoecimento, na redução no tempo de internação, a diminuição com custos hospitalares.
Gravidez, parto e puerpério: vivências de enfermeiras residentes em centros de parto normal intra-hospitalar
Authors: Franco Patrícia da Costa , Esteves Arinete Véras Fontes , Pereira Maria Suely de Sousa
Published: April 2021

Objetivo: Descrever a experiência vivenciada no decorrer da Residência de Enfermagem Obstétrica no contato com a mulher durante o período gravíco-puerperal no Centro de Parto Normal Intra-hospitalar de duas maternidades públicas do Estado do Amazonas. Relato de experiência: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, tipo Relato de Experiência.  Para embasamento metodológico, utilizou-se o método de sistematização de experiências, proposto por Holliday OJ (2006) em que se descreve 1) O ponto de partida; 2) As perguntas iniciais; 3) Recuperação do processo vivido; 4) A reflexão a fundo; 5) Os pontos de chegada. A experiência do contato direto com a mulher no período gravídico-puerperal em CPNI foi vivenciada durante o Programa de Residência em Enfermagem Obstétrica de uma instituição de Ensino Superior do Amazonas/Hospital Universitário, nos anos de 2018 a 2020. Considerações Finais: A vivência nos CPNI’s durante a residência em enfermagem obstétrica permitiu às enfermeiras a prestação de um cuidado contínuo, integral e qualificado, pautado em evidência científica que permitiu o protagonismo e singularidade da mulher durante o processo de parturição. A formação na modalidade de residência contribuiu para a construção de um profissional crítico-reflexivo, seguro e capacitado para assistência ao parto e nascimento, alicerçado em conhecimento e sustentado em experiências vivenciadas.