bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nesnelerin İnternetinin Algılanan Değer Üzerindeki Etkisinin İncelenmesi: Bireysel Yenilikçiliğin Düzenleyici Rolü
Authors: ÇOBAN Utku , ÖZKAN  TEKTAŞ Öznur
Published: January 2020

Bu çalışmanın amacı, nesnelerinin interneti teknolojisinin, tüketicilerin algıladığı değer üzerindeki etkisinin bireysel yenilikçi-lik çerçevesinde incelenmesidir. Nesnelerin interneti kavramı işlevsellik, kullanım kolaylığı ve yapı boyutları bağlamında incelenerek, algılanan değer üzerindeki doğrudan etkileri tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca, bireysel yenilikçilik kavramı da “doğuştan gelen yenilikçilik” bakımından ele alınmış ve iki farklı sektör için düzenleyici rolü araştırılmıştır. Çalışmanın verisi, perakende ve sağlık sektörleriyle ilgili oluşturulan senaryolar aracılığı ile 217 bireysel tüketiciden anket yöntemi ile toplanmış; Çoklu Regres-yon Analizi ve SPSS Process yöntemi kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Analizler sonucunda, nesnelerin internetinin işlevselliğinin, kullanım kolaylığının ve yapısının algılanan değer üzerindeki anlamlı ve olumlu etkileri tespit edilmiştir. Bireysel yenilikçiliğin düzenleyici etkisi perakende sektörü için tüm boyutlarda, sağlık sektörü için işlevsellik ve yapı boyutlarında ortaya çıkmıştır.
Whole-body clearing of beetles by successive treatment of hydrogen peroxide and CUBIC reagents v2
Authors: Kuroda Monto , Kuroda Shinya
Published: January 2020

Internal tissues of multicellular organisms cannot directly be seen because they contain pigments. For this reason, whole-body clearing methods have been developed and applied to mammals such as mice. Insects such as beetles, however, cannot be cleared by the mammalian method because of pigments such as melanin in their exoskeletons. In this study, we tried to develop a whole-body clearing method for large beetles. We first bleached the exoskeleton using a hydrogen peroxide treatment, and applied the the advanced Clear, Unobstructed Brain/Body Imaging Cocktails and Computational analysis (CUBIC) reagents to make the internal tissues transparent. The combined method of hydrogen peroxide and the advanced CUBIC allowed us to successfully perform whole-body clearing of the large beetles.
Protocol for Geostatistical Determination of Radiation Dosimetry Maps of Population-Scale Exposures v1
Authors: Mucaki Eliseos , Rogan Peter
Published: January 2020

Accurate radiation dose estimates are critical for determining eligibility for therapies by timely triaging of exposed individuals after large-scale radiation events. However, the universal assessment of a large population subjected to a nuclear spill incident or detonation is not feasible. Even with high-throughput dosimetry analysis, test volumes far exceed the capacities of first responders to measure radiation exposures directly, or to acquire and process samples for follow-on biodosimetry testing. We aimed to design a protocol which can significantly reduce data acquisition and processing requirements for timely treatment of eligible, affected individuals in population-scale radiation exposures. Method in Brief: The spatial boundaries of graduated radiation exposures were determined by targeted, multistep geostatistical analysis of small population samples. Physical radiation plumes modelled nuclear detonation scenarios of simulated exposures at 22 US locations. Models assumed only location of the epicenter and historical, prevailing wind directions/speeds. Initially, locations proximate to these sites were randomly sampled (0.1% of population). Empirical Bayesian kriging established radiation dose contour levels circumscribing these sites. Densification of each plume identified critical locations for additional sampling. After repeated kriging and densification, overlapping grids between each pair of contours of successive plumes were compared based on their diagonal Bray-Curtis distances and root-mean-square deviations, which provided criteria (<10% difference) to discontinue sampling.
Viral to metazoan marine plankton nucleotide sequences from the Tara Oceans expedition v1
Authors: Alberti Adriana , Poulain Julie , Engelen Stefan , Labadie Karine , Romac Sarah , Ferrera Isabel , Albini Guillaume , Aury Jean-Marc , Belser Caroline , Bertrand Alexis , Cruaud Corinne , Da Silva Corinne , Dossat Carole , Gavory Frédéric , Gas Shahinaz , Guy Julie , Haquelle Maud , Jacoby E'krame , Jaillon Olivier , Lemainque Arnaud , Pelletier Eric , Samson Gaëlle , Wessner Marc , Technical Team Genoscope , G. Acinas Silvia , Royo-Llonch Marta , M. Cornejo-Castillo Francisco , Logares Ramiro , Fernández-Gómez Beatriz , Bowler Chris , Cochrane Guy , Amid Clara , Ten Hoopen Petra , De Vargas Colomban , Grimsley Nigel , Desgranges Elodie , Kandels-Lewis Stefanie , Ogata Hiroyuki , Poulton Nicole , E. Sieracki Michael , Stepanauskas Ramunas , B. Sullivan Matthew , R. Brum Jennifer , B. Duhaime Melissa , T. Poulos Bonnie , L. Hurwitz Bonnie , Pesant Stéphane , Karsenti Eric , Wincker Patrick
Published: January 2020

The protocols in this collection are from the Alberti A., et al manuscript (Alberti A. 2017, Scientific Data). These protocols provide detailed procedures applied for genomic data generation, from nucleic acids extraction to sequence production, and we describe registries of genomics datasets available at the European Nucleotide Archive (ENA,www.ebi.ac.uk/ena). This collection complements other efforts to provide a full description of experiments and open science resources generated from theTaraOceans project, further extending their value for the study of the world’s planktonic ecosystems.' From the Methods section: 'The generation of information-rich data from marine plankton samples presents unique challenges that are inherent to the particular sampling conditions at sea and the wide spectrum of organisms included in that environment. All processing steps, including biomass collection, sample preservation, nucleic acids extractions and sequencing library preparation, are critical and require specific protocols and robust methods in order to ensure comparability of results and limit potential biases. Our methods were either developed specifically forTaraOceans samples or carefully selected among existing ones in order to meet the requirements of our sequencing strategy and to produce optimized datasets for downstream bioinformatics analyses, as for example the production of overlapping reads from metagenomics libraries to facilitate assembly. They are presented in five sub-sections, starting with a brief description of how samples were handled between the research vessel and the processing laboratories (protocol 1). Protocol 2reports on DNA and RNA extractions procedures for -omics analyses, including the generation of amplified genomic DNA from uncultured isolated unicellular eukaryotes. The generation of 18S and 16S rRNA amplicons from DNA of specific size-fractions is described in protocol 3 and Illumina libraries preparation in protocol 4. Sequencing procedures and post-sequencing data processing are described in protocol 5. For details on the onboard sampling protocols, see Pesantet al.'
Handling of genomics samples v1
Authors: Alberti Adriana , Poulain Julie , Engelen Stefan , Labadie Karine , Romac Sarah , Ferrera Isabel , Albini Guillaume , Aury Jean-Marc , Belser Caroline , Bertrand Alexis , Cruaud Corinne , Da Silva Corinne , Dossat Carole , Gavory Frédéric , Gas Shahinaz , Guy Julie , Haquelle Maud , Jacoby E'krame , Jaillon Olivier , Lemainque Arnaud , Pelletier Eric , Samson Gaëlle , Wessner Marc , Technical Team Genoscope , G. Acinas Silvia , Royo-Llonch Marta , M. Cornejo-Castillo Francisco , Logares Ramiro , Fernández-Gómez Beatriz , Bowler Chris , Cochrane Guy , Amid Clara , Ten Hoopen Petra , De Vargas Colomban , Grimsley Nigel , Desgranges Elodie , Kandels-Lewis Stefanie , Ogata Hiroyuki , Poulton Nicole , E. Sieracki Michael , Stepanauskas Ramunas , B. Sullivan Matthew , R. Brum Jennifer , B. Duhaime Melissa , T. Poulos Bonnie , L. Hurwitz Bonnie , Pesant Stéphane , Karsenti Eric , Wincker Patrick
Published: January 2020

This protocol describes the handling of genomics samples for the Tara Oceans expedition and is part ofViral to metazoan marine plankton nucleotide sequences from the Tara Oceans expedition. Figure 1: Overview of -omics analysis strategy applied on Tara Oceans samples.
Sequencing library preparation v1
Authors: Alberti Adriana , Poulain Julie , Engelen Stefan , Labadie Karine , Romac Sarah , Ferrera Isabel , Albini Guillaume , Aury Jean-Marc , Belser Caroline , Bertrand Alexis , Cruaud Corinne , Da Silva Corinne , Dossat Carole , Gavory Frédéric , Gas Shahinaz , Guy Julie , Haquelle Maud , Jacoby E'krame , Jaillon Olivier , Lemainque Arnaud , Pelletier Eric , Samson Gaëlle , Wessner Marc , Technical Team Genoscope , G. Acinas Silvia , Royo-Llonch Marta , M. Cornejo-Castillo Francisco , Logares Ramiro , Fernández-Gómez Beatriz , Bowler Chris , Cochrane Guy , Amid Clara , Ten Hoopen Petra , De Vargas Colomban , Grimsley Nigel , Desgranges Elodie , Kandels-Lewis Stefanie , Ogata Hiroyuki , Poulton Nicole , E. Sieracki Michael , Stepanauskas Ramunas , B. Sullivan Matthew , R. Brum Jennifer , B. Duhaime Melissa , T. Poulos Bonnie , L. Hurwitz Bonnie , Pesant Stéphane , Karsenti Eric , Wincker Patrick
Published: January 2020

This protocol describes the sequencing library preparation for theTaraOceans expedition and is part ofViral to metazoan marine plankton nucleotide sequences from theTaraOceans expedition. Figure 1: Overview of -omics analysis strategy applied on Tara Oceans samples.
A Didactic Engineering for the development of the Amortization System theme using the HP 12C Calculator Emulator
Authors: Martin Tatiana Lemes , Olgin Clarissa De Assis
Published: January 2020

This article is an excerpt from the master's research related to a Didactic Engineering with the theme of Constant Amortization System and French Amortization System for the development of didactic situations related to the content of Higher Education Financial Mathematics, and which allows the use of the HP 12C financial calculator emulator. Currently, these amortization systems are being used by Brazilian financial institutions for real estate financing. The objective was to investigate how students of Administration and Accounting apply the mathematical knowledge of amortization in situations by using financial calculators. The methodological approach followed the Didactic Engineering steps, both for the construction of the didactic sequence and for its application and validation. The results indicate that the elaborated didactic sequence contributed to the development of the proposed mathematical content, as well as handling and the ways of dealing with the financial calculators in situations involving the amortization calculations.
Visões preconceituosas e homofóbicas de estudantes do ensino médio
Authors: Neves Francisco De Jesus , Batista Erika De Souza , Levandoski Gustavo
Published: January 2020

O presente estudo verificou a existência de situações de preconceito percebido por estudantes do ensino médio, que resultaram em ações homofóbicas em escolas públicas, através de um questionário composto por 30 itens em escala Likert de 5 pontos, os participantes informaram qual o seu grau de concordância ou de discordância sobre o aspecto de homofobia. A amostra foi composta por 204 estudantes do ensino médio, matriculados na rede pública de ensino, no munícipio de Naviraí, no estado de Mato Grosso do Sul. Os resultados demonstraram que o problema do preconceito, da homofobia e do bullying podem estar relacionados à questão da educação dos gêneros, e que, o desafio das escolas para a prevenção e combate ao bullying homofóbico é desconstruir a noção hegemônica da masculinidade e da heteronormatividade entre os adolescentes.
Ambiente Linguístico e Educação Inclusiva: desafios na educação de surdos
Authors: Zilio Virgínia Maria , Kraemer Graciele Marjana
Published: January 2020

O presente estudo tensiona os resultados de uma pesquisa documental que analisa a formação docente no curso de Pedagogia Bilíngue ofertado pelo Instituto Nacional de Educação de Surdos (INES). O Projeto Pedagógico do curso é utilizado como material de análise, realizada a partir do conceito-ferramenta de discurso. A noção de universalização sem direitos, articulada ao campo dos Estudos Surdos em Educação, reflete a organização da educação de surdos nas políticas públicas vigentes. A partir da formação docente prevista no projeto, são observadas duas perspectivas analíticas: a imprecisão da questão da aquisição da primeira língua do aluno surdo e em relação à atuação do professor bilíngue em escolas inclusivas.
A terra dos meninos pelados: caminhos para ler e escrever literatura no 6º ano
Authors: Dalla-Bona Elisa Maria , Valcanover Camila Augusta
Published: January 2020

Neste artigo é apresentada uma pesquisa-ação implementada com alunos de 6o ano numa escola estadual de Curitiba, no segundo semestre de 2017. Foi desenvolvida uma sequência didática expandida, como proposto por Cosson em 2006, com o objetivo de ler a obra A terra dos meninos pelados de Graciliano Ramos. Diversas atividades paralelas à leitura foram implementadas, inclusive de escrita literária idealizada a partir dos preceitos de Calkins (1989), Ferreiro e Siro (2010) e Tauveron (2014). Os alunos-autores escreveram um novo final para a história de Graciliano Ramos e um destes textos é analisado no artigo.
Algılanan Sosyal Desteğin Bir Çıktısı Olarak Öz Yeterlik
Authors: DEMİR Selçuk
Published: January 2020

Bu
çalışma; algılanan sosyal destek ve alt boyutlarının, öğretmen öz yeterliği
ile ilişkisini tespit etmek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Araştırmada korelasyonel
model kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemini, Hatay ilinde bulunan devlet
okullarında 2018–2019 eğitim-öğretim yılında görev yapmakta olan 308 öğretmen
oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada “Kişisel Bilgi Formu”, algılanan sosyal desteği
ölçmek için “Çok Boyutlu Algılanan Sosyal Destek Ölçeği” ve öğretmenlerin öz
yeterlik algılarını ölçmek için “Öğretmen Öz Yeterlik Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır.
Verilerin analizinde betimleyici analizler, korelasyon ve yapısal eşitlik
modellemesi istatistiksel tekniklerinden yararlanılmıştır. Yapısal eşitlik
modellemesi sonuçlarına göre; algılanan sosyal destek, öz yeterlik algısını pozitif
olarak etkilemektedir. Bunun yanı sıra çok boyutlu algılanan sosyal desteğin
aile, özel bir insan ve arkadaş alt boyutları, öz yeterliği pozitif olarak
etkilemektedir. Sosyal desteğin alt boyutlarının, öz yeterlik üzerindeki
etkisine ilişkin göreli önem sırası; arkadaş, aile ve özel bir insan şeklinde
bulunmuştur. Öğretmenlerin sosyal destek algılarının, öz yeterlik inançlarını
etkilediği belirlenmiştir. Öğretmenlerin öz yeterliklerini arttırmak için
ailelerinin, arkadaşlarının ve yöneticilerinin sosyal destek konusunda
bilgilendirilmeleri önerilmektedir.
DAMAGES RECOVERY CAUSED BY A CRIME AGAINST INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: PROCEDURAL ASPECTS
Authors: Soynikov M. A.
Published: January 2020

Doctrinal study of procedural aspects of recovery of damage caused by a crime against intellectual property is of great importance both for the resolution of specific criminal cases, and for generalization and uniformity of law enforcement practice, as well as for legislative improvement of existing criminal procedure rules governing the mechanism of compensation for damage caused by crimes. However, the effectiveness of the institution is reduced due to problems of law enforcement and shortcomings of legislation. Proposals to improve the mechanisms of recovery of damage caused by crimes against intellectual property need theoretical justification based on the study of modern law enforcement practice. Courts in civil lawsuits for crimes against intellectual property often allow violations of procedural rights that remain unresolved. the Criminal Procedural Code of the Russian Federation contains a number of gaps in this part: specific cases and limits of application of norms of the Civil Procedural Code of the Russian Federation to claims in criminal cases are not specified. They could be defined in the Criminal Procedural Code of the Russian Federation through references to specific articles (parts, items) of the Civil Procedural Code. The paper is aimed at conceptualization of procedural aspects of recovery of damage caused by a crime in relation to encroachments on intellectual property objects, which implies a doctrinal justification of the need to make additions to the criminal procedure legislation.
Сложность культуры и сложность в культуре
Authors: Ополев Павел Валерьевич
Published: January 2020

Человеческая история и культура демонстрируют возрастание разнообразных видов сложности. Вместе с тем представления о сложности культуры разработаны недостаточно. В рамках статьи произведена реконструкция представлений о сложности в известных моделях культуры (культура как организм, механизм, текст, дискурс, система).

Культурное многообразие вырастает из разнообразия культурных форм, раскрывающихся в историческом процессе. В рассмотренных концепциях культуры рефлексируются характерные особенности культурной сложности. Отмечается, что сложность культуры плохо поддается генерализирующим методам, носит относительный характер, что не мешает в рамках различных подходов выделять объективные и субъективные критерии сложности культуры.

Представления об универсальной сложности культуры не могут быть ценностно-нейтральными. В ряде проанализированных концепций, идея универсальной культуры рассматривается как форма этноцентризма, предполагающая, что сложность культуры может быть выявлена только по сравнению с эталоном — западноевропейской культурой. При этом сложные социокультурные практики, не имеющие аналога в европейской традиции, в контексте такого подход, будут рассматриваться как признак ее примитивности.

В настоящее время сложность культуры получает свою интерпретацию в рамках системного подхода и концепций синергетического типа, что позволяет выделить коэволюционные стратегии, фиксирующие связь между природой, человеком и культурой.
«Третья миссия» в программах развития российских университетов (на примере вузов Северо-Западного федерального округа)
Authors: Кудряшова Елена Владимировна , Сорокин Сергей Эдуардович
Published: January 2020

В статье анализируются программы развития ряда университетов Северо-Западного федерального округа России в части реализации ими задач «третьей миссии» — выполнения социальных функций. Выделены особенности реализации «третьей миссии», в зависимости от статуса университета, его миссии, целей и задач, основные направления взаимодействия образовательных организаций высшего образования с органами региональной власти, сферой производства и местным сообществом.

В качестве значимого для себя элемента большинство университетов видят коммерциализацию научных знаний и трансфер технологий, делая акцент на инновационно-предпринимательской составляющей реализации «третьей миссии». Приоритетными также являются установление взаимовыгодных партнерских отношений с производством, государственными учреждениями и органами власти, трансфер технологий, консультирование и экспертиза. Участие в социально-культурной жизни региона или макрорегиона, как правило, рассматривается во вторую очередь.

Авторы приходят к выводу, что успешность реализации университетами «третьей миссии» будет во многом зависеть от позиции федеральных органов управления системой высшего образования, которые должны четко обозначить значимость этого направления.
SAS Enterprise Guide 6.1 for physicians: getting started
Authors: Bunenkov Nikolay S. , Bunenkova Gulnara F. , Beliy Sergey A. , Komok Vladimir V. , Grinenko Oleg A. , Nemkov Alexander S.
Published: January 2020

Objective. To develop algorithm of data analysis of prospective non-randomized clinical trial AMIRICABG (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03050489) using SAS Enterprise Guide 6.1.
Materials and methods. Data collection was performed according prospective non-randomized clinical trial AMIRICABG in Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia between 20162019 years with 336 patients. There is database with clinical, laboratory and instrumental data. Statistical analysis was performed with SAS Enterprise Guide 6.1.
Results. There was developed algorithm of data analysis of prospective non-randomized clinical trial AMIRICABG. This algorithm could be useful for physicians and researchers for data analysis.
Conclusion. Presented algorithm of data analysis could make easier and improve efficient data analysis. SAS Enterprise Guide 6.1 allows fast and accurate process big data.
Life and the “Scientific method” of Academician I.P. Pavlov (to 170th anniversary of the birthday)
Authors: Morgoshiia Temuri Sh.
Published: January 2020

The life and scientific work of I.P. Pavlov are presented. Little-known facts from the life of the scientist are covered. It is noted that the doctrine of higher nervous activity created by I.P. Pavlov is one of the greatest achievements of modern natural science. Outstanding properties and features of extremely rich human nature with amazing harmony are combined in one person, the like of which can hardly be found among other creators of experimental sciences. The laws discovered by him are related to the phenomena of mental life in animals and humans. Many researchers suffered a brutal setback while searching explanations to them. The works of Pavlov on the physiology of digestion was awarded the International Nobel Prize in 1904. It is considered that during 1520 years of hard work Pavlov became the creator of an extensive branch of knowledge. The origins of the classical studies of the scientist on the physiology of digestion date back to his student years. From the first steps in science, he caught the main thread of interconnections of body systems and, regardless of the object of observation, studied the substance of the nervous systems. It is noted that the scientific method of Pavlov embodies the main features of his worldview, his views on the integrity of the organism and on the unity of the organism with the environment views that make him related to the outstanding representatives of advanced materialistic biology and philosophy of the 19th and first half of the 20th century, primarily with Darwin, Sechenov, Timiryazev. It is emphasized that the scientific method of Pavlov in the new period of his creative work in the process of studying the physiology of higher nervous activity continuously improved, the importance of its components analytical and synthetic approach in the study of complex functions of the body more clearly emerged. Thus it is shown that the teaching of I.P. Pavlov played an outstanding role in the development of world medical science because in his experiments, he did not use template methods of scientific research, but used completely new, original and extremely simple ones, which gave convincing information and brought clarity to the most complex issues.
Integration of Anti-Corruption Education (PAK) In Islamic Religious Education (PAI) With Neuroscience Approach (Multi-Case Study in Brain Friendly PAUD: I Sleman Kindergarten Yogyakarta)
Authors: Suyadi Suyadi
Published: January 2020

Islamic Religious Education (PAI) is not sufficient for cultivating anti-corruption character. As a result, future generations at risk of experiencing brain disorders which are considered normal but unhealthy. This study aims to integrate PAI and Anti-Corruption Education (PAK) with neuroscience approach in PAUD. This research used a qualitative approach in the form of field research in brain-friendly PAUD, i.e.1 Sleman Kindergarten Yogyakarta. Data collection technique was done by observation, interview, and documentation. Data analysis was done in descriptive, interpretative, and comparative. The research indicates that the application of PAK in I Sleman Kindergarten is by following findings National Learning Movement of I'm an Honest Kid (Gernas Manjur), while PAI is implemented thematically and scientifically, but it is not yet integrated. This research integrates PAK and PAI by extending the forms of corruption into Gernas Manjur and deepening the themes of PAI learning based on neuroscience learning theory.[Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) ternyata belum cukup untuk menumbuhkan karakter antikorupsi. Akibatnya, generasi bangsa di masa depan beresiko mengalami ganguan otak yang hanya normal tetapi tidak sehat. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengintegrasikan PAI dan Pendidkan Anti Korupsi (PAK) dengan pendektan neurosains pada jenang Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini (PAUD). Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitif dalam bentuk penelitian lapangan di Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini (PAUD) yang ramah otak, yakni TK N 1 Sleman Yogyakarta. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif, interpretatif dan komparatif. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan PAK di TK N I Sleman dilaksanakan dengan mengikuti Gerakan Nasional Pembelajaran Aku Anak Jujur (Gernas Manjur), sedangkan PAI dilaksanakan secara tematik dan saintifik namun keduanya belum terintegrasi. Penelitian ini mengintegrasikan PAK dan PAI dengan cara memperluas bentuk-bentuk korupsi ke dalam Gernas Manjur dan memperdalam tema-tema pembelajaran PAI berdasar teori pembelajaran neurosins.]
Kearifan Lokal dan Aktifitas Filantropi Perantau Sulit Air Sepakat (SAS) dalam Menghadapi Revolusi Industri 4.0
Authors: Addiarrahman Addiarrahman
Published: January 2020

This article describes the practice of philanthropy of the diaspora of Sulit Air Sepakat (SAS) in facing the industrial revolution 4.0. Merantau as a form of local wisdom of the Minangkabau people based on Adat Bersendi Syara’, Syara’ Bersendi Kitabullah (ABS-SBK), forming Islamic philanthropic behavior that can keep up with the times. However, the management system applied is still traditional. After SAS was officially incorporated as a Perkumpulan, it was a strategic change in knitting the power of diaspora philanthropy. Through participatory action research, this article reveals the philanthropic activities of Sulit Air diasporas in the era of industrial revolution 4.0 is to establish SAS information systems, utilization of social media, and programs to improve the quality of human resources.
The Relationship between Dietary Inflammatory Index, Pulmonary Functions and Asthma Control in Asthmatics
Authors: Özbey Ümüş , Uçar Aslı , Shivappa Nitin , R Hebert James
Published: January 2020

This cross-sectional study evaluates the relationship of the dietary inflammatory index (DII), a novel tool developed to measure the inflammatory capacity of a diet, with pulmonary functions and asthma control test (ACT) scores in asthmatic individuals.
The study included 120 patients who were diagnosed with asthma for at least one year.  The anthropometric measurements, one-day long nutrition uptake records, pulmonary function tests, and ACT scores of the respondents were recorded and compared according to categories of the DII which was calculated from 24- hour recalls.
Forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) and ACT scores decreased with increasing DII tertiles (p<0.05). The total energy, carbohydrate, fat, and saturated fat uptake of the participants increased in parallel to DII (p<0.05); while vitamin A, C, and E uptakes, on the other hand, decreased as DII increased (p=0.0001).
In conclusion, an increase in the inflammatory potential of diet among asthmatics decreases pulmonary functions and asthma control.
Value and Safety of High Flow Oxygenation in the Treatment of Inpatient Asthma: A Randomized, Double-blind, Pilot Study
Authors: Raeisi Sharare , Fakharian Atefeh , Ghorbani Fariba , Jamaati Hamid Reza , Mirenayat Maryam Sadaat
Published: January 2020

This study was aimed to compare the value and safety of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) and conventional oxygen therapy (COT) in patients with asthma exacerbation.
In this randomized double-blind study, forthy patients with moderate-to-severe asthma exacerbations, aged 18 years or older were enrolled. Patients were randomly assigned to receive either HFNC or COT for 24 hours. Dyspnea scale, O2 saturation, spirometer indexes, respiratory and heart rate, and arterial blood gas (ABG) were compared within 2 and 24 hours of intervention.
Dyspnea scale decreased significantly from 7.58±1.04 to 6.45±0.51 (p=0.000), and from 7.84±1.7 to 6.89±0.9 (p=0.049) within 2 hours in HFNC and COT groups, respectively. In the HFNC group, forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) was 1.48 ±0.94 L at the time of admission and increased to 1.61±0.66 L (p=0.19) and 1.82±0.92 L (p=0.003) after 2 and 24 hours of experience, respectively. In addition, in the COT group, FEV1 increased from 1.43±0.65 L to 1.46±0.53 L and 1.64±0.6 L in the respective time-points, (p=0.071, 0.079). PaO2 and O2 saturation increased significantly in both groups during the first 2 hours. Two patients in the HFNC group had the complaint of nasal irritation and the device-produced heat; while one patient in the COT group needed more respiratory care.
HFNC could be a therapeutic option for asthma exacerbation among adult patients after considering the patient’s selection.
A Randomized Control Trial Study to Determine the Effect of Melatonin on Serum Levels of IL-1β and TNF-α in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Authors: Yosefifard Masoomeh , Vaezi Gholamhassan , Malekirad Ali Akbar , Faraji Fardin , Hojati Vida
Published: January 2020

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common neurological disease that happens at a young age. MS is an inflammatory disease; associated with the demyelination of the central nervous system. Therefore, some inflammatory factors are effective in the mechanism and progression of the disease. Melatonin, as a multi-effect substance including anti-inflammatory effects, can reduce symptoms of MS in patients with a change in their inflammatory factors level.
In this study, 50 MS patients who were referred to the MS Society of Markazi Province were randomly selected. All patients were treated with routine MS treatment (interferon) and were divided into control (25 placebo recipients) and treatment (25 recipients of 3 mg melatonin per day for 24 weeks) groups. Anthropometric data of patients including height, weight, and age were determined. Blood samples were collected after fasting in order to determine serum levels of interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). Then, samples were immediately centrifuged for serum separation and sera were transferred to a freezer at -80°C and serum levels of these factors were determined; using ELISA kit.
The results of this study showed that there was no significant difference between the control and treatment groups in terms of serum levels of TNF-α. However, the level of IL-1β was significantly reduced in the treatment group compared to the control group, indicating that melatonin decreases this inflammatory substance.
Our findings suggest a valuable strategy in the treatment of patients who suffer from MS
In Silico Design and Evaluation of Acinetobacter baumannii Outer Membrane Protein A (OmpA) Antigenic Peptides as Vaccine Candidate in Immunized Mice
Authors: Mehdinejadiani Kobra , Bandehpour Mojgan , Hashemi Ali , Ranjbar Mohammad Mehdi , Taheri Sodabeh , Jalali Seyed Amir , Mosaffa Nariman
Published: January 2020

Acinetobacter baumannii is a Gram-negative bacterium that has recently been identified as a leading nosocomial pathogen. Infections by this pathogen result in significant mortality due to antibiotic resistance. An effective vaccine would help alleviate the burden of disease incurred by this pathogen; however, there are currently no licensed vaccines offering protection against Acinetobacter baumannii infection.
In this study, considering the fact that outer membrane protein A is one of the most promising vaccine candidates, we predicted T cell and B cell epitopes on this protein using sequence-based epitope prediction tools and determined whether or not mice immunized with these peptides induce an immune response. We selected consensus epitopes including five peptides in different tools with the highest score.
48 female C5BL/6 SPF injected subcutaneously with the peptides (peptide1 to peptide 5 separately) in 100 μL of the solution and sham groups received adjuvant and PBS alone on the same schedule: on day 0 (primary dose) and two booster doses were administered on days 14 and 28. At the end of time, animals euthanized by Isoflurane, and collected sera for assessment of specific antibodies against each peptide by ELISA (Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay).
Immunization of mice showed one of the novel synthetic peptides (peptide 1 (24-50 amino acids)) elicited immune responses. We conclude to combine theoretical methods of epitope prediction and evaluating the potential of immunogenicity for developing vaccines is important.
In Silico Characterization of Epitopes from Human Rotavirus VP7 Genotype G9 Design for Vaccine Development
Authors: Jalilian Shahram , Teimoori Ali , Makvandi Manoochehr
Published: January 2020

Acute gastroenteritis caused by Rotavirus remains the leading cause of child mortality worldwide. Rotavirus genotype G9 circulates in humans throughout the world. Antibodies against the outer glycoproteins VP7 and VP4 Rotavirus capsid are the main neutralization antibodies in the vaccine assessment. This study aimed to select an epitope to evoke T and B cells' response, as a favorable candidate for vaccine development using in Silico evaluation.
In the present study, Rotavirus genotypes were determined in 100 stools specimens collected from children with acute diarrhea. The results showed predominant G genotype, G9 (38.5%) followed by G2 (22.9%), G1 (16.5%), G12 (11.4%), G4 (6.4%), and G3 (4.3%). The G9 was dominant in this study and other regions of Iran; thus, this study was conducted to select an epitope from Rotavirus genotype G9 as a promising epitope candidate for future vaccine development. For this reason, several works including a complete sequence of VP7 G9, phylogenetic analysis, Prediction of Protein Structure, Physicochemical Properties of Protein and Epitope prediction were carried out.
The outcomes of this study revealed that the complete sequence of VP7 (G9) was comprised of 1062 nt with 326 amino acids (accession number MH824633). The selected epitope contained amino acid sequence of STLCLYYPTEASTQIGDTEWKN with the best score for T and B cells response.
Based on data of computational biology, the selected epitope can optimistically have considered as an epitope candidate for Rotavirus vaccine development.
The 100 Top-cited Articles in Main Allergy Journals: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Zhang Yonggang , Quan Liuliu , Du Liang
Published: January 2020

The objective of this study was to identify the characteristics of the top 100 cited studies in main allergy journals.
The 100 top-cited studies in allergy journals from the Web of Science were enrolled. The key characteristics included citation, year, authors, country, institution and journal were analyzed.
The number of citations of the 100 top-cited studies ranged from 409 to 2313. They were published between 1972 and 2014. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology published the largest number of top-cited studies (n=74), followed by Allergy (n=13) and Clinical and Experimental Allergy (n=9). The greatest number of studies were USA (n=45), followed by England (n=10), Canada (n=7), and Sweden (n=7). The institution with the largest number of studies was the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in the USA (n=8). The country with the largest number of top institutions was the USA (n=8). The reviews had higher average citation times than articles.
Our study can give a historical perspective on the scientific progress of allergy, as well as provide important insights into priorities and trends of allergy and could serve as sources for future studies.
THE INFLUENCE OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION, FINANCIAL SELF EFFICACY, AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BEHAVIOR OF FEMALE LECTURER
Authors: Asandimitra Nadia , Kautsar Achmad
Published: January 2020

Purpose of the study: The purpose of the study was to compare the financial information, financial self-efficacy and emotional intelligence on the financial management of women lecturer in state and private university.

Methodology: This study was designed as a conclusive causality study. The study population was female lectures of state and private universities in Indonesia. From the population, there are two hundred (200) female lectures from a state university and private universities have selected as a sample of study by quota sampling method. The data collection techniques used in this research are interviews and surveys. Multiple regressions was chosen to get results with the SPSS tools.

Main Findings: There is an influence of financial knowledge, financial self-efficacy, financial literacy, and emotional intelligence to the financial management behavior of female lecturers at state universities while there is no influence of financial attitude, financial literacy, and emotional intelligence to the financial management [behavior] of female university lecturers in private universities.

Applications of this study: The results of this study will be beneficial for financial institutions and governments that usually hold education and training programs for their customers to increase financial knowledge so as to increase the confidence of their customers (including lecturers) in their ability to manage finance. Furthermore, this knowledge will be conveyed back to the students of the lecturer in the learning process about finance, so that it will indirectly increase the financial literacy of their students and society at large.

Novelty/Originality of this study: Many researches about financial behavior topics have analyzed financial information factors’ influence on financial management behavior, but few of them have included psychological factors such as financial self-efficacy and emotional intelligence. This distinguishes this research compared to other studies of financial behavior as it analyzes the two effects of psychological factors on financial management behavior. Another novelty of this study is the selection of female lecturer as research object as their characteristic as well-informed and well-educated about financial management that has not observed by previous studies.
Itako on screen
Authors: Vecchi Ilaria
Published: January 2020

This article is based on my fieldwork with Itako shamans in the north-eastern part of Japan. The progressive modernisation of Japan at the expense of rural areas has also affected Tohoku, resulting in the ageing of the social fabric of its communities. Within this context, this article focusses on traditional and established activities practised by the blind female Itako shamans, who are going through a process of adaptation. Therefore, the article is concerned with this process and, in particular, on the methodology applied before and during my fieldwork experience of spending time, observing, having conversations, and filming these women in their everyday life. In the attempt to understand and document these shamans, I consider the use of visual ethnographic methods for understanding the changing aspects and their implications on the life of these women. While doing this, I also considered their communities and the area in which they live. I analyse this process by blending different methodologies such as visual methodology and digital visual ethnography and the critical religion approach proposed by Fitzgerald (2000). In addition, the paper will describe how I applied this methodology to provide a fresh look at these women and their daily activity.
A Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Group in a Psychoanalytic Community Service: A Pilot Study
Authors: Doorn Katie Aafjes-van , Kamsteeg Céline , Portier Kathy , Chitre Geetali
Published: January 2020

This exploratory study reports on the implementation and effectiveness of a 20-week Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills group provided to 8 outpatients (7 women, average age 33 years old) within a psychoanalytic community clinic. We report on the practical implementation of this DBT skills group, and describe how the theoretical/technical differences between DBT and psychoanalysis were negotiated by the two co-therapists. The effectiveness of the skills group was evaluated on standardized measures of borderline personality symptoms, depression, anxiety, interpersonal problems, quality of life, and mindfulness skills that patients completed before and after treatment. At post-treatment, patients evaluated the DBT skills group on a satisfaction questionnaire and therapists completed a countertransference measure. Pre–post outcome data indicated reduced symptom levels of anxiety, depression, and improved quality of life. Both therapists reported moderate therapist responses typically associated with borderline personality disorder psychopathology. Their therapist responses were not associated with symptom levels or change but were related to patient satisfaction. Accumulative pilot studies like these add to the practice-based evidence of DBT components offered within psychoanalytically-oriented community clinics. However, given the exploratory nature of this study, strong conclusions are precluded until further effectiveness research is conducted.
Validation of the Interpretation of Intrusions Inventory for the Mexican Population: Cross-Cultural Discrepancies
Authors: Olivares-Mora Rosa María , Berman Noah C. , Fisak Brian , Ruvalcaba-Romero Norma , Gallegos-Guajardo Julia
Published: January 2020

To facilitate research on the cognitive model of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), leaders in the field of OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Cognitions Working Group [OCCWG]) developed and validated the Interpretation of Intrusions Inventory-31 (III-31). The current sought to adapt and validate this important measure for the Mexican population using a large sample of emerging adults (N= 457). Specifically, we evaluated the factor structure and convergent validity of the III-31 for the Mexican population. Based on a series of confirmatory factor analyses, previously established one-, two-, and three-factor models were found to be a poor fit with current data. However, an exploratory factor analysis yielded a two-factor solution, with one factor assessing the harmfulness and danger of intrusive thoughts (Harmfulness/Danger), and the other assessing exaggerated responsibility and efforts to control intrusions (Responsibility/Control). Satisfactory convergent validity was found with the severity of dysfunctional beliefs and OCD symptoms. Implications and limitations of study results are discussed.
Review on uranium in soil: levels, migration
Authors: Sanzharova N. I. , Ratnikov A. N. , Fesenko S. V. , Sviridenko D. G.
Published: January 2020

The problems of radioactive contamination of biosphere with the 238U in recent years have attracted a large number of experts in various fields of knowledge. Natural radionuclides are an integral part of the biosphere. They are concentrated everywhere: in rocks, in soil, water, air and food. Various types of phosphorus fertilizers and other natural ameliorants used in agriculture are also an additional source of heavy natural radionuclides. The review describes the behaviour and migration of 238U in biosphere, which depend on various factors acting simultaneously. It is noted that the behaviour of 238U in the soil depends on the forms of its presence in it and the physical and chemical properties of the soil. The processes of sorption and desorption of 238U by different soil types are significant indicators.
Soil erosion prediction using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) in Google Earth Engine (GEE) cloud-based platform
Authors: Papaiordanidis S. , Gitas I.Z. , Katagis T.
Published: January 2020

High-quality soils are an important resource affecting the quality of life of human societies, as well as terrestrial ecosystems in general. Thus, soil erosion and soil loss are a serious issue that should be managed, in order to conserve both artificial and natural ecosystems. Predicting soil erosion has been a challenge for many years. Traditional field measurements are accurate, but they cannot be applied to large areas easily because of their high cost in time and resources. The last decade, satellite remote sensing and predictive models have been widely used by scientists to predict soil erosion in large areas with cost-efficient methods and techniques. One of those techniques is the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE). RUSLE uses satellite imagery, as well as precipitation and soil data from other sources to predict the soil erosion per hectare in tons, in a given instant of time. Data acquisition for these data-demanding methods has always been a problem, especially for scientists working with large and diverse datasets. Newly emerged online technologies like Google Earth Engine (GEE) have given access to petabytes of data on demand, alongside high processing power to process them. In this paper we investigated seasonal spatiotemporal changes of soil erosion with the use of RUSLE implemented within GEE, for Pindos mountain range in Greece. In addition, we estimated the correlation between the seasonal components of RUSLE (precipitation and vegetation) and mean RUSLE values.
Self-Verification and Well-Being of University Students
Authors: AKUN F. Asli , BEHREM Ümit
Published: January 2020

Research aims to contribute educational
psychology in the light of understanding students’ self-evaluations and
well-being needs. In our sample, 60 university students mentioned that they
don’t want to be self-verified in interpersonal relations for their neither
positive nor negative personal aspects. Instead, they emphasized that they want
to be self-enhanced in interpersonal relations for their negative personal
characteristics. The reasons might be questioning about validity of the
information or the risk of rejection for friendship or any other cause
meaningful for them that can be studied in further research. Logistic
regression models show that there are significant attributes and aspects of
well-being that explain effecting self; self-verification and enhancement.
Also, they evaluated themselves high in well-being especially on self and life
love and satisfaction. They didn’t point out about energy and/or motivation and
pleasure aspects of well-being that might be barrier for euidomonic and
hedomonic well-being. The results are discussed related with the
literature.
Size-Dependent Rheological Variability of Levan Produced by Gluconobacter Albidus TMW 2.1191
Authors: Hundschell Christoph , Braun Andre , Wefers Daniel , Vogel Rudi , Jakob Frank
Published: January 2020

Levan is a fructan-type exopolysaccharide, which is produced by many microbes from sucrose via extracellular levansucrases. The hydrocolloid properties of levan depend on its molecular weight, while it is unknown why and to which extent levan is functionally diverse in dependence of its size. The aim of our study was to get deeper insights into the size-dependent, functional variability of levan. For this purpose, levans of different sizes were produced using the water kefir isolate Gluconobacter albidus TMW 2.1191 and subsequently rheologically characterized. Three levan types could be identified, which are similarly branched, but significantly differ in their molecular size and rheological properties among each other. The smallest levan (< 107 Da) produced without adjustment of the pH exhibited Newton-like flow behavior up to a specific concentration of 25% (w/v). On the contrary, larger levans (> 108 Da) produced at pH ≥ 4.5 were shear-thinning and showed a gel like behavior at ≥ 5% (w/v). A third (intermediate) levan variant was obtained via production in buffers at pH 4.0 and exhibited the properties of a viscoelastic fluid at ≥ 5% (w/v). Our study reveals that the variable size and composition of levan are controllable and more decisive for its functionality than the amount of exerted levan.