bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reactive angioendotheliomatosis: A study of one case and review of literature
Authors:   Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital de zone de Tanguiéta (Bénin)., Tca Avocefohoun , Al Azakpa ,   Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital de zone de Tanguiéta (Bénin)., Dh Saka ,   Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital de zone de Tanguiéta (Bénin)., P Fachehoun ,   Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital de zone de Tanguiéta (Bénin)., L Guedehonsou ,   Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital de zone de Tanguiéta (Bénin)., Mar Aholou ,   Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital de zone de Tanguiéta (Bénin)., E Laying Kalonga ,   Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital de zone de Tanguiéta (Bénin)., N Gbotounou ,   Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital de zone de Tanguiéta (Bénin)., Cp Miyanhouande ,   Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital de zone de Tanguiéta (Bénin)., Jd Amegble ,   Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital de zone de Tanguiéta (Bénin)., M Chamutu ,   Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital de zone de Tanguiéta (Bénin)., Mub Megninou ,   Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital de zone de Tanguiéta (Bénin)., R Agonhou ,   Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital de zone de Tanguiéta (Bénin)., Uli Vignonzan ,   Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital de zone de Tanguiéta (Bénin)., Sb Sanoussi ,   Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital de zone de Tanguiéta (Bénin)., O Boisnard ,   Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital de zone de Tanguiéta (Bénin)., L Duchnycz ,   Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital de zone de Tanguiéta (Bénin)., S Seynaeve ,   Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital de zone de Tanguiéta (Bénin)., H Soule ,   Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital de zone de Tanguiéta (Bénin)., L Delcour ,   Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital de zone de Tanguiéta (Bénin)., Ra Gayito Adagba ,   Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital de zone de Tanguiéta (Bénin).
Published: October 2022

Reactive angioendotheliomatosis is a rare lesion that usually occurs in patients with systemic diseases which have renal failure and are treated by haemodialysis. It is a benign pathology with a anatomopathological diagnosis and little codified treatment. We report here the case of a 34-year-old patient with right hand, left hand and right foot localization and without any systemic disease.
Primary Abdominal Tuberculosis Presenting as Peritonitis: Experience at an Emergency Medical Unit in the War Zone
Authors:   Director of Surgery, Department of Surgery, General Hospital of Nea Ionia “Constantopouleion - Patission - Aghia Olga”, Athens –Greece., Avgoustou Constantinos
Published: October 2022

Tubercular disease is a global health problem, but it is more prevalent in developing countries. Emergency surgery for complicated abdominal tubercular disease in a war zone is challenging as the confirmation of definite diagnosis is difficult and delayed. We are presenting a case of abdominal tubercular disease complicated with peritonitis from intestinal perforation in a young female, diagnosed as acute surgical abdomen, and undergone emergent exploratory laparotomy at a “Médecins Sans Frontières” (MSF) Emergency Medical Unit in the war zone of Lankien-South Sudan. She was managed with abdominal washouts and intestinal stoma; diseased tissues and ascitic fluid were taken for histopathology and cultures. A Bogota Bag was used for abdominal closure. The patient was timely but empirically put on anti-tubercular therapy, and she was transferred to a primary hospital on the 20th postoperative day to continue her treatment. We were informed that her primary abdominal tuberculosis was confirmed by histopathology from intraoperatively obtained tissues and she was doing well during a three-month follow-up.
A Case Report of Perimyocarditis as a Rare Complication of Campylobacteriosis
Authors:   American University of the Caribbean, School of Medicine, Coral Gables, FL, USA., Behzadpour Ahmad
Published: October 2022

Campylobacter species is one of the most common infections that cause gastroenteritis in developed countries. Although most Campylobacter infections are self-limited, cases can be complicated by extraintestinal presentation, such as myocarditis, pericarditis, or perimyocarditis. We report herein a case of perimyocarditis complicating gastroenteritis in a 24-yearold male. The patient presented with abdominal pain, diarrhea, and dehydration over a couple of days, progressively worsening with substernal chest pain and dyspnea. Troponins were elevated, and ECG showed diffuse concave ST elevation and PR segment depression. Based on the clinical signs and symptoms, the diagnosis of perimyocarditis was made, and he was treated accordingly with a favorable outcome.
Chronicling Subtle Nuances of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) through Exclusive Non- standardized tool
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, AWH Special College, Kerala University of Health Sciences, India., Narayanan Nayana
Published: October 2022

Childhood Apraxia of Speech is one of the most interesting motor speech disorders. Child with CAS will not be able to produce speech voluntarily. Due to its subtle nature CAS is either under-diagnosed or over-diagnosed in general. Another challenge faced in practice is the barrier of language as most of the standardized test uses English language based questionnaire format. Henceforth, we developed a tool to qualitatively assess various aspects of CAS.
Clinical Pathological Approach to Polyps of the Colon
Authors:   University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Kars, Turkey., Kafkas Tülay Diken Allahverdi
Published: October 2022

Elements of its lumen from the areas of the mucosa or submucosa are called colon polyps. Colon polyps major implications of malignancy. Multiple colorectal referrals are made for evaluation of polyp or polypoid evaluations. Detection excision is the most important step in the prevention of malignancy and histopathological evaluation of colon polyps. Colon polyps are divided into two groups as non-neoplastic and neoplastic. They include hyperplastic polyps as non-neoplastic polyps, while the majority of neoplastic polyps are adenomatous polyps. Adenomatopolyps are transitional as tubular-tubulevous-villi. The incidence is tubular (65-80%), tubulovillous (10-25%) and villous (5-15%) adenomas. This is on the right track of diagnoses. In this product, clinical disease limits are emphasized in polyps.
Crop-weed competition in aerobic rice (Oryza sativa) — serious concern in nitrogen fertilizer management
Authors: GHOSH AMAL , ANKIT  , SINGH R K , SINGH O N
Published: October 2022

Aerobic rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a climate resilient agro-technology thriving over the threats of looming water scarcity. However, severe crop-weed competition is the crux of the problem affecting N use efficiency that could result in drastic grain yield reduction. Thus, what would be the efficient weed management minimizing crop-weed competition for higher grain yield was studied at farmer's fields under ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack and GBPUAT, Pantnagar during 2015-16 and 2016-17. Results showed that maintaining crop-weed competition during initial 75, 60 and 45 days crop growth accelerated N uptakes at 106.0 to 106.6 kg/ha, 105.5 to 105.8 kg/ha and 100.0 to 101.2 kg/ha enhancing grain yield by 5.25 to 5.56 t/ha, 5.0 to 5.4t/ha and 4.7 to 5.15 t/ha respectively. Corresponding weedy crop stands produced 0.90 to 1.35 t/ha, 1.10 to 1.48 t/ha and 2.45 to 2.86 t/ha grain yields only. Thus, average N gain of 0.22 and 0.17% were attributed to initial 75 and 60 days weed-free stands over initial soil N. While, N losses were maximum of 25.36, 24.56 and 22.32% at initial 60 and 75 days weedy stands and initial 15 days weed free stands respectively. Minimum N losses of 1.26 and 1.63% were at initial 15 days weedy crop or initial 45 days weed-free stands respectively. Therefore, on-farm validation at farmer's fields could imply significance of declining crop-weed competition preferably up to initial 30-45 days promoting N use efficiency for higher aerobic rice production.
Population dynamics and biological aspects of Tetranychus urticae on three squash (Cucurbita pepo) varieties
Authors: RASHA RASHA , ELHALAWANY A S , EL-SHAHAWI GAMAL , R MAHMOUD M F , EL-MALLAH AL-MAHY , ZAKI A Y
Published: October 2022

Squash (Cucurbita pepo L.) is a popular plant in Egypt, field study was carried out to evaluate the susceptibility of three squash varieties, i.e. Eskandarani, Hytech and Miletto infestation with two spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae. Temperature and humidity played a strong role in the T. urticae infestation on squash varieties where there is a positive relationship between the population of T. urticae and temperature while negative between the population and humidity. Also, temperature plays an important role on biology of T. urticae where they completed their development and reproduced at all tested temperatures (20, 25, 30ÂºC).Also developmental time, oviposition period, adult longevity and life span decreased with increasing temperatures, while daily oviposition rate and fecundity increased with increasing temperatures. Therefore 30 ºC is the ideal degree in which all stages of growth are shortened. On the other hand the susceptibility of squash varieties to the T. urticae infestation attributable to phytochemical contents which varied from variety to another, and affect mite density levels. A positive relationship was found between mite infestations and squash leaf contents i. e. total carbohydrates, total protein and total lipids in squash leaves, while a negative one found with alkaloids and total phenolic compounds, total flavonoids and total carotenoids and chlorophyll (a&b).Thus temperature and humidity and phytochemical contents of plant leaves has an important effect on infesting squash by T. urticae.
Validation of IPM strategy in Bt cotton in whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) hot spot of North-West India
Authors: KUMAR ANOOP , BIRAH AJANTA , TANWAR R K , KHOKHAR M K , SINGH S P , MONGA D , KUMAR RISHI , ARORA J K
Published: October 2022

Bt cotton has witnessed the increasing infestation of sucking pests especially whitefly during last one decade. During 2015, whitefly (Bemisia tabaci Ishii) emerged as a serious pest in North India destroyed 2/3 of the cotton crop in Punjab. There was an urgent need to validate integrated pest management (IPM) strategy for management of whitefly in Bt cotton in hot spot area with farmer's participatory mode. To overcome the problem, ICAR-NCIPM initiated a trial on validation of IPM in cotton at Fazilka, Punjab in 2.5 ha during 2016, which was extended to 12 ha and 40 ha area in the year 2017 and 2018 respectively. The validated IPM strategy included timely sowing of recommended cotton hybrid, removal of weed as alternate host, proper plant nutrition along with foliar spray of 2% potassium nitrate, use of neem based pesticides, conservation of natural enemies by avoidance of insecticides which are harmful to natural enemies, and judicious use of safer pesticides. IPM implementation resulted in successful management of whitefly and other pests with significant increase in population of natural enemies predators along with significant reduction in the number of insecticides spray (>68%) and amount of active ingredients (>84%) in IPM fields as compared to FP (Farmer's practice) fields. IPM implementation also brought > 18% increase in yield, > 17% reduction in input cost and >90% increase in net profit compared to FP. The benefit-cost ratio in IPM was 2.55 against 1.88 in FP.
Leaf and seed yield of nagauri methi (Trigonella corniculata) as influenced by seed rates and nitrogen levels
Authors: MEHRIYA MOTILAL , SHUKLA UMA NATH , UPADHYAY P K , BORANA HITESH , SINGH RAJIV KUMAR
Published: October 2022

The study concluded that fresh weight of leaf (cutting wise), total fresh and dry weight of leaf, and seed yield and viable economic advantages in cultivation of nagauri methi were obtained significantly under the treatment combination of 100 kg/ha seed rate and 45 kg N/ha. It was further summarized that combination of 100 kg/ha seed rate and 45 kg N/ha had produced significantly higher quantity of dry leaf and seed yield as well as better monetary return in terms of gross return and net return resulted in higher B: C ratio under Arid Zone of Western Rajasthan.
Influence of nutrient and weed management on weed dynamics and productivity of upland rice (Oryza sativa)
Authors: PADHAN SMRUTI RANJAN , RATHORE SANJAY SINGH , PRASAD S M , SINGH R K , SHEKHAWAT KAPILA
Published: October 2022

The field experiment was conducted during kharif 2019 at ICAR-CURRS-NRRI at Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. The experiment was conducted to evaluate precision nutrient management and weed management practices for achieving minimum weed menace and maximum crop productivity. Under precision nutrient management, Nutrient Expert ® guided NPK recorded lesser weed density (7.76, 8.07 and 8.62) at all three stages. Pendimethalin fb hand weeding resulted in comparatively lesser weed density (7.72, 7.29 and 7.34 at 25, 60 DAS and at harvest). Nutrient Expert ® guided NPK resulted in maximum grain yield (3.63 t/ha), followed by Leaf Colour Chart (LCC) guided N + Full P & K (3.41 t/ha), which was significantly higher over RDF. Among the weed management aspects, pendimethalin fb hand weeding and bispyribac-Na were observed with significantly higher grain yield (4.09 and 3.79 t/ha). Hence Nutrient Expert Â® guided NPK and pendimethalin fb hand weeding can be recommended for better weed management and enhanced productivity.
ONTOLOGY-BASED DATA WAREHOUSE VISUALIZATION USING PROTÉGÉ FOR CORONA VIRUS SPREAD INCIDENCES
Authors: Ardan Tazkia S , Zahra Denada , Meinawati Meinawati
Published: October 2022

Corona Virus (Covid-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. death rates due Covid-19 in Indonesia reach 8,9%. The presence of differences between data released by the Covid-19 complaint website of West Java Province and data released by Subang Government indicates that’s still difficult to obtain accurate information. We need to build data warehouse and create ontology of Covid-19 incidences data to figure out the important information in Covid-19. we are using Protégé to build and visualize ontology of Covid-19 data.

 

Keywords : ontology, Protégé, Covid-19
CUERPOS INÚTILES
Authors: Schmidt Nicolás
Published: October 2022

Una exploracio?n sin hipo?tesis tuvo como resultado estos objetos sin funcio?n. El punto de partida es un feno?meno fi?sico y la insistente iteracio?n es alimentada por sucesivos cambios de escala, geometri?a y disposicio?n.

El aire se calienta en el interior pla?stico y disminuye lentamente su densidad. El peso de su envoltura ya no es capaz de retener contra el suelo a su interior tibio. Su silueta se separa del suelo y asciende despacio, proyectando una sombra esquiva, opaca y enorme. Su masividad es solo aparente, pero el taman?o es real. Su movimiento es lento y la velocidad, ajena, porque la piel que guarda su aire es en realidad el espejo involuntario de su exterior.
ILYA Y EMILIA KABAKOV: DESAPARECIENDO EN EL AIRE. ENTREVISTA CON EMILIA KABAKOV
Authors: PRADO PAMELA , IGNACIO ALONSO PEDRO
Published: October 2022

IlyayEmiliaKabakov,artistasnacidosenlaUnio?n Sovie?tica y radicados en Estados Unidos, viven y trabajan en Long Island. Su trabajo esta? profundamente arraigado en el contexto social y cultural de la Unio?n Sovie?tica. Ambos crecieron en la ciudad de Dnepropetrovsk, Ucrania. Emilia asistio? a la Escuela de Mu?sica de Irkutsk, adema?s de estudiar lengua y literatura espan?ola enla Universidad de Moscu?. Emigro? a Israel en 1973 y se traslado? a Nueva York en 1975, donde trabajo? como curadora y marchante. En Nueva York conocio? a su futuro esposo, Ilya. Desde 1989 han trabajado juntos en numerosas instalaciones de arte y diversos encargos pu?blicos. Su trabajo ha sido exhibido en el MoMA de Nueva York, el Museo Hirshhorn de Washington DC,el Museo Stedelijk de A?msterdam, Documenta IX y el Museo Estatal Hermitage de San Petersburgo. En 1993, representaron a Rusia en la 45a Bienal de Venecia con su instalacio?n “The Red Pavilion”. Ilya y Emilia Kabakov han recibido muchos honores y premios, incluido el Oscar Kokoschka Preis en 2002 y el Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres en 1995.
Adolescent Perspectives About Online Hate Speech: Qualitative Analysis in the SELMA Project
Authors: Markogiannaki Maria , Biniari Leukothea , Panagouli Eleni , Thomaidis Loretta , Sergentanis Theodoros N. , Bacopoulou Flora , Babalis Thomas , Psaltopoulou Theodora , Tsolia Maria , Martens Hans , Tsitsika Artemis
Published: October 2022

Objective. This paper aims to study the views, perceptions and representations of online hate speech among adolescents in the Greek cohort of the SELMA Project.

Methods. Qualitative research was conducted in focus groups of 36 Greek adolescents and the data were processed through thematic analysis method.

Results. The majority was unfamiliar with the term “hate speech” and confused it with cyberbullying. The target characteristics of hate, ethnicity, race, gender, religion, physical weakness, disability, sexual orientation, and appearance emerged. Regarding people involved in hate speech, perpetrators in both hate speech and bullying were described to share common characteristics. The emphasis was placed on the victims’ resilience, as well as their socialization, as protective behaviors. Participants stressed the value of the right to freedom of speech, although there was no agreement on its limits. Additionally, it was highlighted that awareness of what is right and wrong is mostly taught by parents, while the role of education was also important. An important finding was that the majority of teenagers were optimistic, supporting the belief that it is possible to find a realistic solution.

Conclusion. The findings support the need for prevention strategies in the school environment, so that adolescents will be able to recognize and potentially combat hate speech in the online and offline worlds.
The Value of Stress Echocardiography Imaging and Functional Parameters in Patients with aVR Lead ST-Segment Elevation during an Exercise Stress Test to Detect Significant Left Main Stenosis
Authors: Petrovic Marija , Dotlic Jelena , Boskovic Nikola , Giga Vojislav , Aleksandric Srdjan , Dedic Srdjan , Beleslin Branko , Djordjevic Dikic Ana
Published: October 2022

Objective. To evaluate the role of functional and imaging parameters during exercise stress echocardiography (SE) in the presence of ST-segment elevation (ST-E) in aVR leads to predict significant left main/left main equivalent/or ostial left anterior descending (LAD) stenosis (LM+).

 Methods. The study population included 548 patients with ECG and echo markers of myocardial ischemia, in whom diagnostic coronary angiography was performed. We analyzed the patients’ clinical characteristics, ECG changes, wall motion score index (WMSI) by stress echocardiography (SE), as well as functional capacity during exercise (METs) and Duke treadmill score.

Results. aVR ST-segment elevation was found in 60/548 (11%) patients, whereas aVR ST-E was found in 23/57 patients with left main LM stenosis (Sn 40%, Sp 92%, PPV 38%, NPV 93%). When aVR ST-E was combined with other functional/imaging parameters, patients with aVR ST-E and LM+ had significantly worse functional capacity in METs (5.0±2.2 vs. 6.7±2.3, P=0.005), lower Duke score (-6.8±6.8 vs. -3.6±4.1, P=0.049), and higher deterioration of WMSI (0.51±0.24 vs. 0.39±0.24, P=0.046). Significant multivariable predictors of the left main (LM) stenosis were aVR ST-E and positive SE in LAD territory in the whole group of patients, and Delta WMSI, Duke score and METs achieved in patients presented with aVR ST-E during exercise.

Conclusion. The aVR ST-segment alone has intermediate sensitivity in detecting significant LM stenosis in patients referred to SE testing for chest pain. When combined with other functional and imaging parameters, including poor exercise functional capacity in METs, lower Duke score or greater WMA in the territory of LAD, its diagnostic power to detect LM significantly increases.
mcr Genes Conferring Colistin Resistance in Enterobacterales; a Five Year Overview
Authors: Chatzidimitriou Maria , Kavvada Asimoula , Kavvadas Dimitrios , Kyriazidi Maria Anna , Meletis Georgios , Chatzopoulou Fani , Chatzidimitriou Dimitrios
Published: October 2022

The present review aims to study and detect the global emergence of mcr genes in E. coli, K. pneumoniae and Salmonella spp., isolates from human specimens over the last six years. Nowadays the rise of multidrug-resistant superbugs has made essential the return of drugs that were previously abandoned. A clear example is colistin, which acts against multidrug - resistant gram - negative pathogens, including Enterobacterales. Colistin resistance is an unfortunate fact, with the emergence of mcr genes conferring resistance to colistin in Enterobacterales posing the most recent threat. Literature about mcr genes and their spread in E. coli, K. pneumoniae and Salmonella spp. is cited, focusing on the emergence of mcr genes in human specimens since 2015. The data were taken from the PubMed and Scopus databases. It seems that the mcr-1 gene continues to be the protagonist among the three species. E. coli is the dominant species harbouring mcr genes. Moreover, plasmid - mediated colistin resistance is also conferred upon other species that carry different genes resistant to antibiotics. There are only scarse reports on human Salmonella spp isolates harbouring mcr genes. Finally, the emergence of the mcr-9 gene in all of them is quite remarkable.

 Conclusion. Plasmid - mediated colistin resistance in Enterobacterales is a global issue and has been worsening over the years. The continuous mutations of mcr gene subtypes underline the need for better surveillance, constant investigation and wise use of colistin, especially in countries with high levels of antibiotic resistance.
Changes in Attitudes towards Organ Donation among Bosnian Immigrants in Sweden from Gender Perspective
Authors: Krupić Ferid , Grbić Kemal , Alić Jasmin
Published: October 2022

Objectives. The present study aimed to assess changes in the perception of and willingness to participate in organ donation (OD) among immigrants from Bosnia and Herzegovina living in Sweden from the perspective of gender differences.

Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional study with 60 participants born in Bosnia and Herzegovina and living in Sweden was performed. Data were collected using a self-administrative questionnaire, providing demographic characteristics, information about opinions, awareness, and knowledge on the donation process and religious approach to the subject, willingness to donate/receive organs, and possession of a donor card.

Results. Our results showed significant differences between genders regarding the definition of transplantation (P<0.0001), information about OD (P<0.0001), knowledge (P<0.0001) and importance of OD (P<0.003), religious permitting (P=0.0001), and religious opposing (P=0.0007) to OD. Furthermore, a significant difference was observed regarding the preferred recipient (P=0.0062) and the possession of the donor card (P<0.0001). Regression analysis showed that female gender and higher income were statistically significant in prediction of positive attitudes toward OD (P=0.0027, P=0.0002, respectively).

Conclusion. Change of social background and integration into Swedish society undoubtedly led to change in the attitudes toward OD, regardless of the perspective of gender differences. However, women were found to have more positive attitudes toward OD.
Styloid Process Length Variations: An Osteological Study
Authors: Kapur Eldan , Voljevica Alma , Šahinović Maida , Šahinović Adis , Arapović Armin
Published: October 2022

Objective. The objective of this study was to study the morphometry of the styloid process of the temporal bone and the prevalence of an elongated styloid process in relation to side and gender.

Material and Method. The present study included 200 human skulls which were procured from the rich osteological collections of the Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sarajevo. The styloid process was observed macroscopically on both sides of all the skulls and elongations, if any, were noted. The lengths of the styloid processes were measured using digital vernier calipers. The measurements were taken from the point of emergence of the process (base) up to the tip.

Results. Out of 200 specimens, only 14 cases (7%) exhibited an elongated styloid process. The mean length of the styloid process was 25.8±4.68 mm and 24.2±4.54 mm for the right and left sides, respectively. The size of the styloid process did not different significantly between the two sides (P=0.724). The mean length of the styloid process was 24.05±3.54 mm in females and 25.95±5.68 mm in males, and the difference was statistically significant (P=0.023).

Conclusion. The study and knowledge of the anatomical variations of the styloid process in the Bosnian population may help clinicians to diagnose Eagle’s syndrome. Knowledge of this disorder can prevent the worsening of the painful symptoms related to an elongated styloid process.
Emergency Remote Teaching in Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak: Pedagogical Adjustments of Community College ESL Lecturers in Hong Kong
Authors: Wenli Wu  , Huiwen Shi
Published: October 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the education sector to explore dramatically different teaching modes. This article is a study of emergency remote teaching (ERT) in a community college in Hong Kong. It investigates the challenges that a cohort of 50 ESL lecturers encountered and the strategic responses they adopted in relation to ERT. Documents such as the college newsletter, post-teaching reports and meeting records were used to analyze the language teachers’ context of adjustment, and one-on-one interviews were conducted with four participants from the cohort to explore their firsthand experiences. The analysis revealed the variety of challenges that the participants faced, including the development of technological skills, the preparation of online materials, the implementation of online assessment and marking, as well as interaction with students. In response to these challenges, the participants adopted diverse strategies to achieve pedagogical development in facilitating their teaching practices with students in synchronic online teaching. This article argues that language educators need to develop technological and online interactional competencies so that new pedagogical activities can be developed to enhance students’ learning. In addition, training sessions should be provided to support their pedagogical adaptation and development of new skills. Accordingly, it concludes that adjustment requires both individual and institutional investments.
The influence of static splayfoot on body posture within knee joints and spine in children
Authors: Bogacz Katarzyna , Pańczyszak Bartosz , Duch Daria , Łuniewski Jacek , Krajczy Marcin , Szczegielniak Jan
Published: October 2022

Aim of work. The aim of this work was to assess body postures of primary school pupils and to assess the influence of static splayfoot on bad posture within lower limbs and spine. Material and Methods. Research sample included 306 grade four pupils attending primary schools in Kluczbork municipal district. The research test were conducted at the turn of 2017 and 2018. The results gathered in the test were subjected to statistical analysis to determine correlations between particular body posture deformities. Correlation analysis was used to determine correlations between the assessed variables. Results. The analysis of posture fault occurrence in the research population showed variables of statistical significance for spine curvatures, flat foot and cross knees. Additionally, knee joints flexion contracture was reported in one child. Conclusions. 1. Bad body posture within lower limbs and spine are common among grade four pupils. 2. There is a strong correlation between splayfoot and deformities within knees and spine.
Pengaruh Kedisiplinan Guru dan Dukungan Teman Sebaya Terhadap Peningkatan Motivasi Belajar Siswa di SMK Taruna Persada Dumai
Authors: Apilio Zikri
Published: October 2022

Dalam proses pembelajaran penting kedisiplinan guru disekolah agar siswa dapat efektif dalam proses pembelajaran dan adanya faktor dukungan teman sebaya untuk membantu perkembangan siswa dalam lingkungan sekolah dan dapat berpengaruh tinggi terhadap peningkatan motivasi belajar siswa yang masih abstrak. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data primer yang diperoleh dari penyebaran angket kepada 100 siswa sebagai sampel dan populasi sebanyak 100 siswa. Data analisis regresi sederhana. Dengan bantuan softwore SPSS 21 for window.Hasil Penelitian ini adalah membuktikan bahwa terdapat pengaruh kedisiplinan guru dan dukugan teman sebaya terhadap peningkatan motivasi belajar siswa di SMK Taruna Persada Dumai model regresi Y = 1,888 + 0,970(X1) + 0, 382 (X2) terdapat pengaruh kedisiplinan guru dan dukugan teman sebaya terhadap peningkatan motivasi belajar siswa di SMK Taruna Persada 99.6 % sementara pengaruh terdapat pengaruh kedisiplinan guru dan dukugan teman sebaya terhadap peningkatan motivasi belajar siswa diperoleh sebesar 90.1%. dipegaruhi oleh faktor lain sebesar 9.1%.
The Effectiveness of Augmented Reality Book to Improve Critical Thinking Ability At Elementary School Students
Authors: Sukasih Sri , Wulandari Desi , Permana Zahnara Fiki
Published: October 2022

A good learning process is learning that utilizes innovative learning media to help students understand the material and develop critical thinking skills. Critical thinking is an ability that can be learned and trained in order to be able to solve problems effectively. Developing critical thinking skills through technology-based learning media, namely Augmented Reality. Augmented Reality is an application that combines the real world with the virtual world in two-dimensional and three-dimensional forms that are projected in a natural environment at the same time. Augmented Reality Book (ARB) is one of the developments of technology-based learning media that can be applied through Android. Based on these problems, the purpose of this study was to determine the level of effectiveness of ARBs. The data collection method used a questionnaire with a purposive sampling technique. The results obtained include student and teacher responses regarding ARB. ARB is more effective for developing students' critical thinking skills with t table19.426 with a significance level of 0.5%. The results of the t-test show that t_0 is 19.426, and the results of the N-gain analysis show a value of 0.55813. It can be concluded that there is an increase in the average score of students significantly in the moderate category.
A Proposal in Creating a Semantic Repository for Digital 3D Replicas: The Case of Modernist Sculptures in Public Spaces of Rio De Janeiro
Authors: Lemos Daniela Lucas da Silva , Martins Dalton Lopes , Sá Asla Medeiros e , Martins Luciana Conrado , Carmo Danielle do
Published: October 2022

The demand for integrating and sharing heterogeneous data online has attracted the interest of cultural institutions in making information access and retrieval more effective via Semantic Web technologies. The present study proposes a digital repository for 3D scans of modernist sculptures in public spaces in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with a view to ensuring access, use, reuse and preservation of this information. This is a qualitative exploratory experimental study based on the scientific literature and specific empirical material. It presents the analysis results of vocabularies for physical artifact documents and their digital counterparts on the Semantic Web and a discussion on how these align with the nature of the metadata determined here, as well as a metadata modeling prototype implemented on the Tainacan platform and aimed at cataloging digital 3D replicas. We claim that the proposed model for documenting cultural heritage assets on Tainacan is easy to implement, in that it uses accessible technology with a wide internet user base, highly expressive in its descriptions of 3D and multimedia content and based on well-established metadata and ontology standards recommended by regulatory bodies and communities such as the World Wide Web Consortium and International Organization for Standardization.

Keywords: networked heritage documents, digital repositories, 3D digitization, semantic annotation
Teachers in the 21st Century: Emotional Intelligence Skills Make the Difference
Authors: N. Valente Sabina , A. Lourenço Abílio , Dominguez-Lara Sergio
Published: October 2022

Teaching is intrinsically an emotional practice, given the centrality of emotions in the teaching and learning process. That way, teachers in the 21st century increasingly have to have skills for responding to classroom emotional situations. Therefore, the way teachers shape and handle their emotional state and those of their learners is central to educational success. Focused on studies carried out that suggest teachers’ emotional intelligence like a success indicator for a healthy pedagogical relationship, this chapter makes a reflective approach to the meaning of teachers’ emotional intelligence skills in their professional activity (e.g., professional well-being, teacher-student relationship, and student academic achievement). Consequently, it will be necessary to integrate emotional skills in the pre-service teachers’ curriculum as skills needed for teaching practice and also to build capacity and support students during challenging times that constantly changing.
Teaching of Natural Sciences Concepts to English Second Language Speakers in Primary Schools in South Africa
Authors: Kumanda Nomaroma , Chiphambo Shakespear , Mtsi Nomxolisi
Published: October 2022

There are several challenges in teaching of concepts of Natural Sciences as a subject to isiXhosa speakers in primary schools in South Africa. This chapter explores the challenges of teaching Sciences Natural in English to isiXhosa speakers in the selected primary schools. The Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory was utilised. A qualitative research methodology was employed supported by the case study design. A purposeful sampling technique was utilised to select five different primary schools. Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analysed thematically. This study revealed that Natural Sciences teachers use code switching for students to understand the scientific concepts that seem difficult to comprehend in English as a foreign language. Natural Sciences teachers indicated that policy makers do not involve them when planning the curriculum. The study recommends: (i) the curriculum to make a provision for teachers to start their lessons with what students are familiar with, (ii) Natural Sciences teachers to be familiar with the theories of language development for them to link the language with learning and teaching of Natural Sciences concepts through professional development programmes and workshops, and (iii) the Department of Education to ensure that it adopts the mother tongue policy for teaching Natural Sciences.
Geodynamics of Precambrian Rocks of Southwestern Nigeria
Authors: C. Okpoli Cyril , A. Oladunjoye Michael , Herrero-Bervera Emilio
Published: October 2022

The geodynamics of the Southwestern Nigeria Precambrian Basement Rocks were studied with aim of understanding the evolution of rocks globally. Magnetic carriers of Precambrian Basement rocks samples collected from 110 locations were prepared for rock magnetism, optical microscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The Natural Remanent Magnetisation (NRM) of the remagnetised and unmagnetised rocks are strong (0.3–1.7 A/m -< 0.5 A/m) showed northwesterly direction with moderate inclination and weak NRM with westerly shallow direction respectively. Primary and secondary NRMs are carried by maghemite, and the remagnetised and unmagnetised rocks revealed a higher coercivity for alternating field demagnetisation (<20 mT – < 10 mT median destructive field). Optical microscopy revealed maghemite, poor titanomagnetite, titanomaghemite lamellae >30 pm and finer maghemite/magnetite grains finer than 10 pm. X-ray Diffratometry (XRD) and SEM results implied NW remanence in the remagnetised rocks reside in the fine poor-maghemite during the alteration of hornblende to actinolite while the coarse-grained maghemite in both rocks carries the W remanence of a thermoremanent magnetisation acquired in the Pan – African times. Global cold collision geodynamics resulted in the generation of ultra-high pressure metamorphic complexes and remagnetisation and True Polar Wander drifts of the paleomagnetic pole move towards the equator.
Wetlands as the Preferred Roosting and Breeding Site of Sarus Crane,Grus antigone(Linneaus, 1758)
Authors: Rana Sarita , Gulati Harsh
Published: October 2022

Indian Sarus Crane, Grus antigone a world’s tallest flying bird. The present study was conducted from November 2019 to October 2020 in the Dhanauri wetland. A total of 71 individuals of Sarus crane were noted. Consisted of 59 adults and 12 juveniles. A study found that the maximum number of Sarus Crane was found to perform roosting (53%) and nesting (15%) activities in wetland areas as compared to other habitats Wetlands perform several ecological functions such as groundwater recharging, maintenance of balance between drought and flooding situations, nutrient cycle, and also conservation of biodiversity. Wetland encroachment will also be detrimental in near future. If the encroachment will remain, then there may be risk of the disappear of wetland areas resulted in imbalance in the nature. The importance of preserving and promoting the ecosystem of wetlands cannot be over emphasized for the sake of agriculture, water conservation and the economy. In the present study it is investigated that human activities are using wetland area for different purposes like, construction of houses, roads, agricultural land and overfishing etc. In view of this finding, it can be suggested that regular monitoring of the bio-parameters and recording the changes, if any, should help maintain the natural vibrancy of the valuable natural assets of marshlands in Uttar Pradesh.
Tropical Soil Humus
Authors: Obame Rolf Gael Mabicka , Neil-Yohan Musadji , Mounguengui Michel Mbina
Published: October 2022

In strongly weathered tropical soils, humus and humic substances (HSs) appear to play an important role in soil fertility because they represent the dominant reservoir and source of plant nutrients. As the refractory organic carbon form of soil, HSs play a vital role in the atmospheric CO2 sequestration. Detailed classification of humus forms in tropical ecosystems and the dynamics and function of humus are still poorly understood. Nevertheless, in tropical environment many studies indicated that it is very difficult to differentiate between tropical humus, at least in normally drained soil. Moders, mulls, and Amphimull are the dominant humus forms in the topsoil of tropical environment. Knowing the mechanisms of formation, the dynamics and the methods of characterization of humus in tropical zones are a scientific challenge. This chapter aims to share recent findings from a broad humus in tropical soil and research related to this theme.
Supercapacitors: The Innovation of Energy Storage
Authors: Stevic Zoran , Radovanovic Ilija
Published: October 2022

In addition to the accelerated development of standard and novel types of rechargeable batteries, for electricity storage purposes, more and more attention has recently been paid to supercapacitors as a qualitatively new type of capacitor. A large number of teams and laboratories around the world are working on the development of supercapacitors, while their ever-improving performances enable wider use. The major challenges are to improve the parameters of supercapacitors, primarily energy density and operating voltage, as well as the miniaturization, optimization, energy efficiency, economy, and environmental acceptance. This chapter provides an overview of new techniques and technologies of supercapacitors that are changing the present and future of electricity storage, with special emphasis on self-powering sensor and transmitter systems. The latest achievements in the production, modeling, and characterization of supercapacitor elements (electrode materials, electrolytes, and supporting elements) whose parameters are optimized for long-term self-supply of low power consumers (low voltage, high energy density, and low leakage current, etc.) are considered.
Adoption of Modern Hive Beekeeping Technology: Evidence from Ethiopia
Authors: Bojago Elias
Published: October 2022

Ethiopian farmers have a variety of livelihood alternatives, including beekeeping. This book chapter discusses the extent to which farmers have adopted modern Hive Beekeeping Technology as well as the factors that influence adoption. Better beehive technology has a significant positive impact on honey output. Farmers are encouraged to adopt or continue using the technology because the return on investment, that is productivity increases, has been realized. Because improved beehive technology adoption has multiplier effects ranging from increased beekeeping productivity to economic growth and poverty reduction, the study’s findings highlight the importance of appropriate policy implementation that promotes the adoption of productivity-enhancing technologies in general and improved beehive technology in particular. As a result, it is recommended that policies be developed to take advantage of the factors influencing farmers’ adoption of improved beehive technology. Furthermore, efforts should be made to increase access to improved beehives by introducing substitutes that can be built from locally available materials while lowering production costs, such as chefeka.
Tracing the Roots of Anti-Chinese Sentiments in US History
Authors: Yang Mimi
Published: October 2022

To understand and confront the ongoing Asian/Chinese hate in the USA as another pandemic virus, this article digs into the root cause in history, as anti-Chinese sentiments are nothing new but invariably in a new context and with a new trigger. A close examination of how a racial hierarchy was constructed by the dominant group sets the stage for the study. The paradoxical relationship between the American ideal of equality and the racial hierarchy is discussed in depth. In doing so, we focus on the Chinese experience in the nineteenth century—the construction of the Transcontinental Rails and the Chinese Exclusion Act (1882–1943)—to argue that the roots of anti-Chinese sentiments rest in the racial hierarchy as well as its coexistence with the lofty ideal of freedom and equality.
Applications of Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) Materials in Oil and Gas Industry
Authors: (David) Zhan Guodong , Xu Jianhui , He Duanwei
Published: October 2022

Polycrystalline diamond possesses high hardness and wear resistance, among other superior properties, such as low coefficient of friction, high thermal conductivity, high corrosion resistance and low electrical conductivity. Some of these properties favor the application of polycrystalline diamond in oil & gas industry. PDC cutters are the primary and key components in the PDC drill bits to cut various formations. However, drilling very hard and highly abrasive formations poses a big challenge for today’s PDC drill bits. The weakness in the current technology is due to the unavoidable use of metallic catalysts to bond the diamond grains that comprise the PDC cutters in traditional high-pressure and high-temperature (HPHT) manufacturing. Development of catalyst-free PDC cutters would be a game changing technology for drill bits to potentially realize the goal of “One Run to Total Depth” in drilling technology. This chapter will cover the development and applications of both catalyst-synthesized and catalyst-free polycrystalline diamonds in oil and gas industry including latest breakthrough on ultra-HPHT manufacturing technology to make the hardest diamond on earth for drilling and completion. Besides the application of polycrystalline diamond as PDC cutters, this chapter will also cover its applications in bearing or drilling system.
Functional Anatomy of Female Perineum
Authors: G. Chughtai Novera , Kashif Urooj , Aijaz Samia , Malik Sumera
Published: October 2022

Female perineum is the tissue complex between the peritoneum and the skin that closes the pelvis inferiorly and its functionality depends on the interplay between organs, tissues, septae and spaces in it. It is a diamond-shaped region below the pelvic floor and extends between the pelvic diaphragm and the perineal skin. It is a surprisingly dynamic field with new insights, discoveries, and controversies and carries differences in viewpoint among anatomists and surgeons. This book chapter will provide an overview regarding perineal anatomy in the female and will focus on embryology, anatomy of the perineal region with modern proponents. It includes detailed anatomy of Urogenital and Anal triangles, their muscles with blood supply and innervation, anatomy and functions of the perineum, its role in Pelvic Organ Prolapse and clinical significance in urinary and fecal incontinence and contribution towards common obstetric and gynecological pathologies.
Impaired Autophagy and Exosomes Release by Long-Term mTOR Pathway Activation Promotes Hepatocellular Carcinoma Occurrence and Invasion
Authors: Wen Qirong , Zeng Qingfa , Li Ting
Published: October 2022

Mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) is highly expressed in various types of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Clinically, HCC cases without inflammation and cirrhosis are also increasingly common, especially in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, more and more patients develop HCC, which is only characterized by hepatic steatosis. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the development of non-inflammatory HCC remain unclearly. Our previous study demonstrated that overactivation of mTOR pathway in the liver promotes de novo lipid synthesis and eventually spontaneous formation of non-inflammatory HCC. The continuous activation of mTOR pathway, on the one hand, promotes the de novo synthesis of lipids, resulting in the production of a large amount of lipid in the liver; on the other hand, it inhibits autophagy, resulting in the inability of lipid to be removed in time and accumulate in the liver. Accumulated lipid peroxidation eventually develops into HCC. In addition, the continuously activated mTOR pathway inhibited the release of exosomes by reducing the expression of Rab27A, and in vitro experiments confirmed that hepatoma cells after Rab27A knockout were more prone to invasion and metastasis. The reduced release of exosomes may impair intercellular communication, especially with immune cells, thereby making HCC more prone to invasion and metastasis with less inflammation.