bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Inequality and the ‘Universal’ Gay Male Experience: Developing the Concept of Gay Essentialism
Authors: Winer Canton
Published: April 2022

Debate over the origins of sexuality has animated a great deal of research on homosexuality, centering largely on whether sexuality is biologically determined or socially constructed. The contours of this debate have important ramifications regarding experiences of marginalization within the gay imagined community. Dominant discourses of sexuality can flatten and obscure differences within this community, and these discourses are often connected to essentialist notions of the origins of homosexuality. Nonetheless, the mechanisms through which essentialist notions affect non-heterosexual individuals’ understandings of sexual identity and of the gay community remains somewhat unclear. Through analysis of interviews with 29 non-heterosexual men, I find evidence of essentialist logic concerning not only origins but also race, nationality, class, and sexual identity/preference. I synthesize these by advancing the concept of gay essentialism, arguing for a more intersectional approach to the concept that deemphasizes debate over origins. I also examine how gay essentialist logic helps to (re)produce and obscure inequality.
Overconfident, Resentful, and Misinformed: How Racial Animus Motivates Confidence in False Beliefs
Authors: Benegal Salil D , Motta Matt
Published: April 2022

Many Americans not only hold misinformed beliefs about policy-relevant topics (e.g., climate change, public health) but hold those views with high degrees of confidence in their factual accuracy. Epistemic overconfidence – an application of the Dunning Kruger Effect (DKE, or “ignorance of one’s own ignorance”) – is politically consequential, as misinformed individuals who hold those views with high degrees of confidence may be especially likely to oppose evidence-based policies and resist attitude change. Yet, its psychological origins – particularly in application to misinformation endorsement – are not well understood. In this paper, we propose that racial animus plays a key psychological role in motivating Americans to express confidence in misinformed beliefs. Using nationally representative survey data from the American National Election Study, we find that racial resentment plays a strong role in leading Americans to hold confidently misinformed views about racialized policy issues (e.g., the causes of anthropogenic climate change, the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic), but not on less-racialized issues (e.g., childhood vaccine safety). We conclude by discussing how our work underscores the often-overlooked importance of intergroup attitudes in shaping DKE, and helps resolve theoretical tensions in the study of misinformation acceptance.
Disfunción neuropatica del sistema nervioso autónomo
Authors: Badilla Nelson Annekey
Published: April 2022

El sistema nervioso autónomo está dividido en 2 sistemas tanto el simpático que su función es preparar al cuerpo para una emergencia, como el parasimpático quien está dirigido a la conservación y recuperación de la energía. Ambos están compuestos por fibras aferentes y eferentes que permiten la comunicación de los centros superiores del sistema nervioso central al resto del cuerpo, se representan como acciones antagónicas entre sí con el fin de generar equilibrio en el medio interno y además controlar una serie de respuestas en el organismo que nos asegura la sobrevivencia. Sus acciones se encuentran dirigidas a estructuras anatómicas como glándulas, vasos sanguíneos, sistema de conducción a nivel cardiaco,  órganos del tracto gastrointestinal y urinario, inclusive participa en los mecanismos de erección genital y eyaculación asi como sobre la piel y reflejos pupilares. Sin embargo ese equilibrio se pierde cuando hay afectación directa en las vías nerviosas que modulan estas fibras conocido como disautonomía, entre sus causas están las enfermedades neurodegenerativas como la enfermedad de parkinson, neuropatías infecciosas, inflamatorias o hereditarias y enfermedades metabólicas, siendo la causa principal y de mayor prevalencia a nivel mundial en la actualidad la diabetes mellitus. Dicha  pérdida de equilibrio trae como consecuencia  diversas alteraciones tanto anatómicas como funcionales entre ellas trastornos cardiacos como síndrome de taquicardia ortostatica, hipotensión ortostatica e incluso infartos silentes, a nivel gastrointestinal se manifiesta la gastroparesia o los trastornos de motilidad como el estreñimiento o la diarrea, a nivel urinario vejiga neurógena hipo o hiperactiva, entre otros, actualmente existen varios estudios para una evaluación diagnostica como monitoreo cardiaco, prueba sudomotora o pilomotora e inclusive biopsia. La disautonomía presenta distintas manifestaciones según las fibras nerviosas que se afecten, requiere de un alto índice de sospecha para su diagnóstico por lo que es primordial conocer las presentaciones clínicas.
Bleed or Clot? Managing Bleeding in Post Thrombolysis Patient with Massive Pulmonary Embolism Who Underwent Recent Major Cancer Surgery
Authors: Balakrishnan Sivasubramaniam , Mohamad Zahir Mohd Zulkifli , Draman Che Rosle , Wan Ali Wan Ahmad Syahril Rozli , Ibrahim Ismail
Published: April 2022

51 years old female, with invasive left breast cancer stage T3N0M0 developed syncope, hypotension, chest pain, and ST elevation in anterior leads on the next day following Left Mastectomy. The initial diagnosis of AMI revised to massive pulmonary embolism after tranthoracic enchocardiogram. However, IV (intravenous) Metalyse was given as thrombolysis therapy and the patient showed a good initial response. Subsequently, the patient developed massive bleeding from the surgical site. Bleeding was successfully controlled with total of 11 units packed cells, 4 units fresh frozen plasma, 4 units of platelet, and 6 units of cryoprecipitate as well as prothrombin complex concentrate. Local compression bandage and continuous surgical site drainage were applied in this case. Following successful control in bleeding unfractionated heparin infusion was given for 2days followed by low molecular weight heparin for 2days and discharged with a direct oral anticoagulant. On follow up visit, the patient made an excellent recovery and planned for further treatment for breast cancer. Thrombolysis therapy and anticoagulant therapy in post-operative patients with high-risk bleeding posses great challenges. Careful evaluation of bleeding versus clotting is the key to good outcomes.
KARABAĞ SORUNUNUN TARİHSEL GELİŞİMİ VE SON KARABAĞ MUTAKABATI
Authors: DEMİRCİ Hikmet
Published: April 2022

Azerbaycan ve Ermenistan arasındaki Karabağ, Azerbaycan Cumhuriyeti’nin toprak bütünlüğü açısından önemlidir ve tarihî Azerbaycan toprağıdır. 1723 yılından itibaren Azerbaycan topraklarının Rus işgaline uğramasıyla Ermenilerin bu topraklara göç ettirilmesi problemin başlangıcını oluşturur. Nadir Şah’ın ölümünden sonra Azerbaycan topraklarında ortaya çıkan yirmiye yakın Türk Hanlığı birlik oluşturamadıkları için Ruslara teslim oldu. Karabağ Hanlığı, Kürekçay Antlaşması (1805)’yla Rusya’ya bağlandı. Rusların bu dönemde Osmanlı Devletine ve İran’a karşı tampon oluşturdukları bölgelerden biri Karabağ’dır. Rusya, Gülistan Antlaşması (1813) ve ardından imzaladığı Türkmençay Antlaşması (1828)’yla Azerbaycan topraklarında etkisini artırdı. Bu antlaşmalarla Azerbaycan toprakları kuzey ve güney şeklinde ikiye ayrıldı, Ermenistan Devletinin temelleri atıldı. Makalede Azerbaycan topraklarında Türk tarihi göz önüne alınarak Rusya’nın Azerbaycan topraklarına girişi anlatıldı ve Karabağ sorununun kısa tarihi verildi. Bağımsızlıktan sonra Karabağ meselesi noktasında Azerbaycan ve Türkiye ilişkileri, Türkiye’nin bölgedeki konumundan ve bağımsızlık Sonrası Kafkasya’da Azerbaycan-Ermeni İlişkileri kapsamında incelendi. 2020 yılında gerçekleşen 44 gün süren Karabağ savaşı, Azerbaycan’ın zaferiyle sonuçlandı. Azerbaycan, Rusya ve Ermenistan arasında Karabağ mutabakatı imzalandı. Makalede, Karabağ mutakabatınn sonuçlarıyla yeni bir sürecin başladığı görüldü.
Thermodynamics of chalcocite dissolving in solutions of flotation reagents
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Shlyapov R.M. , Amerkhanova Sh.K. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Uali А.S. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Omarbekov T.B. ,   Autonomous Cluster Fund “Park of Innovative Technologies”, Belgibayeva D.S. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Published: April 2022

This work describes the formation of the ionic composition of the sorption layer during the concentration of copper-lead and pyrite-copper-zinc ore. The thermodynamics of the sorption layer of a sulfhydryl collector (sodium diisobutyl thiophosphate and potassium butyl xanthate) on the surface of chalcocite under various conditions of its oxidation has been studied using pH- and redoxometry. The nature of the change in the chalcocite electrode potential depending on the type of modifier and storage device, as well as on pH, has been experimentally clarified. The differences in the collective action of a one-component accumulator and a mixture of flotation reagents were revealed based on the thermodynamics analysis of the flotation process reactions. In addition, the optimal conditions for the flotation were determined. It was found that the quality of the concentrate is mainly influenced by two factors, such as the pulp redox potential and the pH of the medium. Mathematical equations of the optimal reagent and hydrodynamic enrichment regimes with the maximum dissolution of ore minerals in solutions of flotation reagents were modeled.
Aggregation-induced emission of 5-(benzylidene)pyrimidine-2,4,6-triones
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Mendigalieva S.S. , Birimzhanova D.A. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Irgibaeva I.S. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Barashkov N.N. ,   Micro Tracers, Inc., Sakhno Y.E. ,   University of Delaware
Published: April 2022

5-(Benzylidene)pyrimidine-2,4,6-triones with different substituents on the phenyl rings: 5-(4’-dimethyl-aminobenzylidene) barbituric acid and 5-(4’-methoxybenzylidene) barbituric acid were synthesized, and their spectral-luminescent properties were investigated. A decreasing fluorescence efficiency in the solid-state is general and is mainly attributed to the intermolecular vibronic interactions, which induce the nonradiative deactivation process. Whereas the isolated dye molecules are virtually non-luminescent in dilute solutions, they become highly emissive upon solution thickening or aggregation in poor solvents or in the solid-state, show an increase of luminescence intensity, the phenomenon of the aggregation-induced emission (AIE phenomenon). The development of efficient luminescent materials is a topic of great current interest. The emission color is changed from red (maximum at 630 nm) to green (maximum at 540 nm) by varying the substituent on the phenyl ring from dimethylamino to the methoxy group. Theoretical calculation shows that the dye molecules' aggregation-induced emission characteristics result from intermolecular interactions. Utilizing such features, the molecules can be employed as fluorescent probes for the detection of the ethanol content in aqueous solutions.
Effect of black carrot (Daucus carota L.) pomace in cake and cookie formulations as a functional ingredient on sensory analysis
Authors: Gölge Evren , Ova Gülden , Kemahlıoğlu Ömer Kemal , Demirağ Mustafa Kemal
Published: April 2022

In this study, it was aimed to determine the properties of the black carrot pomace and its use in pastries. For this purpose, black carrot pomace was dried at 150ºC by using drum drier. Dietary fiber (64.93 %), total sugar (1.16 %), fat (1.60 %), protein (8.82 %), anthocyanins (0.21 mg/g) and total phenolic substances (2.30 mg/g) of the black carrot pomace were determined. The functional properties of the carrot pomace such as water retention capacity (1.53 g/g), swelling (1.59 mL/g), alcohol insoluble residue (737.5 g/kg) and emulsion capacity (30.64 mL/g) were calculated. Dried pomace was used at three different levels in modified cookie and cake formulations. Ranking test was applied for the sensory evaluation of each derived formulations. The results of the sensory analysis showed that the use of black carrot pomace in cookie formulations was more suitable and more preferred.
Comparison of total phenolic contents and antioxidant activities of propolis in different solvents
Authors: Bozkuş Tuğba Nigar , Değer Orhan
Published: April 2022

This study aims to deter-mine which solvent is the best for the solubility of the propolis by using concentra-tions of total polyphenols and flavonoids, ferric reduc-ing antioxidant power (FRAP) assay, and total an-tioxidant status (TAS) in extracts of propolis from different provinces of Tü-rkiye prepared with water, ethanol, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), glycerol and ace-tone. Propolis samples were lyophilized in the same sol-vents except for that glycer-ol and acetone. Total con-centrations of polyphenols and flavonoids, FRAP, and TAS of both normal and ly-ophilized extracts were found be consistent when compared with each other. After extraction of propolis and evaluation of the total polyphenol and flavonoid content and antioxidant ca-pacity, we concluded that it is mostly dissolved in DMSO, and after that in ethanol, acetone, glycerol respectively, and the least in water according to our ex-traction and analysis meth-ods.
ANALYSIS OF CUSTOMER'S SATISFACTION TOWARDS SERVICE QUALITY OF HOTEL INDUSTRY IN NEPAL
Authors: Karki Meen Bahadur , Bhatt Meetakshi Belwal , Ghosal Indrajit
Published: April 2022

The reason to conduct this study is to recognize the influence of service dimension on consumer loyalties on the lodgings and hotels business of Nepal by applying SERVQUAL model. Populace is considered as the deferent lodgings in Kathmandu, Nepal. The discovery of the exploration shows that service quality variables like real service tangibility; reliability, responsiveness; assurance and empathy impact real consumer loyalty. The outcome clarified that the substantial variable is given more noteworthy significance than other helping characteristics aspect by the clients. This examination study reveals that there exists critical positive connection among real and expected others quality elements and consumer loyalty. The review thought about that inn clients experience is the vital element in the cordiality business.
ITCHY LEAVES (LAPORTEA DECUMANA (ROXB.) WEDD ) SIMPLICIA LOOSE POWDER
Authors: Simaremare Eva S , D. N. Putri Charisma , D. Pratiwi Rani , Gunawan Elsye
Published: April 2022

Itchy leaf [Laportea decumana (Roxb.) Wedd] is one of the endemic plants of Papua that has proven as pain and fatigue. This study aimed to formulate an itchy leaf powder and determine the physical quality of the powder then skin irritation test on itchy leaf powder (L.decumana). The methods used in this study were collecting the sample, preparing simplicia in three formulas, formulating the powder, testing the physical quality, and testing the skin irritation by the four-hour patch method. The results of the study showed that itchy leaf powder had an FI strength (99.03%), FII (99.0%), FIII (98.47%) with FI moisture (1.21%), FII (1.35%), FIII (1.42%), and pH FI (5.98), FII (6.10), FIII (6.22). This study concluded that itchy leaf powder had a good physical quality and was not irritated to human skin that characterized by the absence of edema and erythema in thirty volunteers.
A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF PREDICTORS OF ANTI-RESORPTIVE AGENTS-RELATED OSTEONECROSIS OF THE JAW (ARONJ) IN GENERAL HOSPITALS
Authors: Kashiwagi Yoshiyuki
Published: April 2022

Purpose: The aim of this study is to analyze predictive factors of ARONJ and the purpose is to examine intervention methods to prevent ARONJ. Methods: This study is a case control study. Regarding the diagnosis of ARONJ, since the research target hospital did not have dentistry or oral surgery, the patients diagnosed with ARONJ was defined at other dental clinics as a case group. Risk factors include age, gender (male and female), ECOG performance status, cancer type, chemotherapy combination status, diabetes history, smoking and drinking history, number of oral cares per day, denture usage, medications, medications Period, hormone therapy, and blood tests (total protein, albumin, calcium, neutrophils). The Chi-square test and t-test were used to determine significant relation between variables. Results: According to the results of univariate analysis of ARONJ, calcium (p=0.015), history of smoking (p=0.006), the number of oral care per day (p=0.013) and diabetes (0.023) have significant differences with ARONJ. Conclusion: This study suggests that daily life factors such as oral care and physical factors such as smoking history and diabetes were predictors. This result suggests that mandibular dentures are more likely to cause denture ulcers, leading to ARONJ. Nurses need to detect risk factors early, continuously monitor the oral cavity and promote oral care.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTITUDE (KSA) OF FACULTY MEMBERS IN RECOGNIZING MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS
Authors: Paler Elvie A. , Mary A. Milano Adrianne , A. Patilano Rufa Mae , A. Sacayan Katrina Rhaye , O. Poblete Mae-Lanie , B. Orias Jessica , P. Madjus Leah May
Published: April 2022

Background: Mental health issues have become a growing crisis confronting many universities worldwide. The academic environment greatly impacts the students’ mental and psychological well-being. In this aspect, faculty members are challenged in honing the students’ mental health. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the knowledge, skills, and attitude (KSA) as well as the barriers in recognizing students' mental health inside the campus among faculty members of Mindanao State University- Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT). Furthermore, this study seeks to gain insight into the significant relationship between the demographic profile and their knowledge, skills, and attitude towards student's mental health. Methods: The study was designed as descriptive-correlation research which utilized proportional allocation to determine eighty-four (84) respondents who were faculty members from the seven (7) colleges of MSU-IIT. The respondents answered a modified questionnaire divided into five (5) categories which the researchers have determined. Results: The results revealed that among the mental health issues, faculty members are most familiar with depression (92%). The results showed that 56% agreed that it is the teacher's job to promote mental health and that they have a significant role in addressing this issue yet only 32% have been recieved training regarding the topic. In addition, the results portray that there is an interest among the faculty regarding mental health promotion inside the campus. However, only 39% are happy promoting student’s mental health. The low priority given to mental health promotion was considered to be a barrier to faculty intervention. Among the variables, educational attainment has shown to have a significant relationship with knowledge and skills. Conclusion: Hence, the institute needs to recognize and act on enhancing the promotion of mental health in the campus.
The Ossicles in Pediatric Conductive Hearing Loss
Authors: Foust A.M. , Poe D.S. , Robson C.D.
Published: April 2022

Congenital ossicular anomalies are important, often-missed causes of pediatric conductive hearing loss that may occur in isolation or as part of a syndrome. Accurately identifying and describing ossicular anomalies is important for determining treatment options and surgical planning.
We review ossicular development, anatomy, and CT imaging findings of both nonsyndromic and syndromic congenital anomalies, including branchio-oto-renal syndrome, Treacher Collins syndrome, CHARGE (Coloboma of the eye, Heart defects, Atresia of the choanae, Retardation of growth and/or development,
Genital and/or urinary abnormalities, and Ear abnormalities and deafness) syndrome, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, hemifacial microsomia, Cornelia de Lange syndrome, and cleidocranial dysostosis.Learning Objective: Review normal anatomy and development of the ossicles, and identify imaging
features of various congenital ossicular anomalies.
Sakralność życia w ciele w nauczaniu Jana Pawła II
Authors: Lubowicki Kazimierz
Published: April 2022

Na podstawie katechez środowych Jana Pawła II, poświęconych teologii ciała, artykuł ukazuje zasadnicze elementy etosu cielesności człowieka. Uwypukla nowatorskie podejście papieża, który zmienił perspektywę nauczania w tym względzie, i mówiąc o życiu małżeńskim, wychodzi nie od obowiązków i zasad, ani na nich nie poprzestaje, lecz ukazuje je jako wzniosłe powołanie do świętości, którego te obowiązki i zasady są konsekwencją. W sobie właściwy sposób „wypływa na głębię” i uczy wolności nie tyle „od”, co „do”. W trosce o realizm poznawczy punktem wyjścia tego nauczania uczynił Pismo Święte, gdzie, szczególnie w Księdze Rodzaju, odczytuje „Boży plan względem małżeństwa i rodziny”. Charakteryzując etos ciała, najpierw zwraca się uwagę na piękno ciała, ściśle związane z godnością człowieka, chociażby był on zmiażdżony chorobą i słabościami; piękno, wobec którego dojrzałą odpowiedzią wiary jest wzruszenie i zachwyt. Następnie omawia się dar płciowości, którą charakteryzuje jedność w różnorodności, bezwzględna równość oraz wzajemna komplementarność. Czystość ukazuje się w oryginalny sposób jako konsekwencję poczucia sacrum ludzkiego ciała. Odrzuca się manichejską pogardę dla ciała jako herezję obcą chrześcijaństwu. Ciało ludzkie nie może być podejrzane, ale wezwane. Wymownym znakiem powołania ciała do świętości jest fakt, że współżycie w ciele stanowi integralną część sakramentalnego znaku małżeństwa (ratum et consumatum).
Ludzka seksualność w posoborowym nauczaniu Kościoła
Authors: Goleń Jacek Adam
Published: April 2022

Celem niniejszego artykułu jest ukazanie ludzkiej seksualności w świetle posoborowego nauczania Kościoła katolickiego. Najpierw autor dokonuje wyjaśnienia najważniejszych terminów, a potem ukazuje drogę do pozytywnego i całościowego ujęcia ludzkiej seksualności w nauczaniu Kościoła. Następnie ukazuje osobowy sens ludzkiej płciowości oraz naturalną celowość w niej zawartą. W ramach metody dedukcyjnej wykorzystano metody szczegółowe: analizy tekstów źródłowych, interpretacji, porównawczą, syntezy, wnioskowania. Głównym konkluzją z podjętych badań jest to, że przez szereg wieków Kościół katolicki bardzo powoli odczytywał prawdę o ludzkiej seksualności, podkreślając cel prokreacyjny. Najpełniej i w sposób pozytywny została ona ujęta dopiero w posoborowym nauczaniu Kościoła, a zwłaszcza papieży Jana Pawła II, Benedykta XVI oraz Franciszka.
Czym jest natchnienie Pisma Świętego, Prawda i Zbawienie? W odpowiedzi Sławomirowi Zatwardnickiemu
Authors: Witczyk Henryk
Published: April 2022

Artykuł jest odpowiedzią na recenzję monografii Natchnienie. Prawda. Zbawienie (2020). Recenzent, Sławomir Zatwardnicki, stawia w niej pytania, które domagają się odpowiedzi. Najważniejsze dotyczy tego, na czym polega novum w rozumieniu natchnienia Pisma Świętego. Autor artykułu podkreśla, że jakkolwiek w dokumencie Papieskiej Komisji Biblijnej Natchnienie i prawda Pisma Świętego (2014) analizowane są różne modele komunikacji Boga z wybranymi ludźmi (autorami ksiąg), to ukazują one różne aspekty jednego procesu. Ma on swój etap kulminacyjny w osobie i działalności (słowach i czynach) Syna Bożego, który stał się człowiekiem, w którym trwale pozostawał Duch Święty. Stąd też najważniejszym rysem natchnienia biblijnego jest wymiar chrystologiczno-pneumatologiczny. W nim znajdują swe wypełnienie wcześniejsze formy objawicielskiej komunikacji Boga z ludźmi. Z kolei w odpowiedzi na pytanie o sakramentalny charakter Słowa Bożego autor artykułu wyjaśnia, że jest ono wręcz pra-sakramentem. Słowo to ma moc zbawczą własną: jest nie tylko natchnione przez Ducha Świętego, ale tchnie Duchem Świętym, wnosi Go do ludzkich wnętrz. Wreszcie pokazuje, na czym polega organiczny związek między natchnieniem, Prawdą i Zbawieniem. Natchnione Pismo Święte uobecnia dla człowieka Chrystusa, który jest Prawdą (Synem Bożym w nierozerwalnej więzi z Ojcem) i Zbawicielem.
Niosomes as Modern Drug Carrier Systems: Concepts and Advancements
Authors: D. Ghode Prashant , P. Ghode Shweta
Published: April 2022

Drug delivery systems are formulations that convey medicine to the target site of action inside the body. A good carrier protects the medicine from being broken down or removed quickly, resulting in higher drug concentration in the target tissues. Because of their biodegradability, biocompatibility, and non-immunogenic character, niosomes, which are formed by the self-association of non-ionic surfactants and cholesterol in an aqueous phase, are prospective drug carriers. In recent years, several study articles have been published in scientific publications describing the capacity of niosomes to function as a carrier for the delivery of different types of drugs. The present study examines niosomal drug delivery systems’ manufacturing processes, characterization methodologies, and latest research, as well as offering up-to-date information on novel niosomal drug delivery applications.
Transition to Emergency Online Learning in SA: Reflection of Historically Black Universities
Authors: Mdiniso Joyce , Phindile Shangase Zifikile , Nkwanyana Samkelisiwe , Cele Simangele , Gugu Mkhasibe Rachel
Published: April 2022

The year 2020 witnessed an unprecedented and rapid change in education due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It has forced almost all learning institutions to make an abrupt transformation to a remote learning pedagogy due to health precautions to control the spread of COVID-19 and save the academic year. Despite the evidence that remote learning makes work easier, this new content delivery method caught most universities off guard, especially those referred to as Historically Black Universities in South Africa. An in-depth literature review of the existing body of knowledge was applied to investigate HBUs and their ability to navigate the transition from face-to-face learning to remote teaching and learning. Results indicate that lecturers and students in HBUs encountered several challenges in adapting to remote teaching & learning due to constrained resources and severe lack of access to data and skills in using teaching and learning technologies. Therefore, it is recommended that academic staff undergo technology-related professional development to ensure successful integration and improved pedagogical practices. Additionally, improvements in ICT infrastructure among HBUs post-COVID-19 remain critical and should be considered in the transition to online teaching and learning.
Translanguaging as a disruptive pedagogy in education: Analysis of metacognitive reflections and self-efficacious stances of Masters students
Authors: Charamba Erasmos
Published: April 2022

There is very little debate on whether the use of translanguaging is disruptive of monolingual ideologies and practices that predominate schooling systems globally. Recent studies in the field focus on what seems contradictory yet clear discourses on removing boundaries between languages so that there are no named-languages while at the same time talking about ‘languages’. This complexity may not be resolved in the current discourses of the “I” and the “E” languages, of which very little is known about the efficacy of postgraduate students' induction on the notion of translanguaging and how they apply it in their mini-research projects. This paper explores the effectiveness of introducing Master of Education postgraduate students, their test of the framework and self-efficacy towards future practices. This study adopted qualitative ethnographic research design in which seven master’s students were purposively sampled for data collection purposes. The data was collected through observing participant presentations where the researcher took notes and audio-recorded the presentations. While thematic content analysis served as a method of analysis the researcher analysed the students’ verbatim responses closely, finding links and similarities in their responses. The results of qualitative analysis of their verbatim responses revealed a shift of lenses from monolingual and parochial biases to a full embrace of multilingualism and translanguaging as a ‘normal’ practice they encounter in their daily teaching experiences. The study therefore recommends for multilingualism practices in education where students can make use of their linguistic repertoire for meaning making.
Der verschlossene Ort – Zur Refiguration außerschulischer pädagogischer Räume in Zeiten der Corona-Pandemie
Authors: Grunert Cathleen , Hoffmann Nora Friederike , Ludwig Katja
Published: April 2022

Die Corona-Pandemie als Krisenphänomen hat die etablierten räumlichen Routinen der institutionalisierten Pädagogik durch die Schließung der Zugänge zu pädagogischen Orten und die Bindung der Jugendlichen an ihre privaten Lebensorte massiv in Frage gestellt. Für pädagogische Akteur:innen ging damit die Herausforderung einher, dennoch handlungsfähig zu bleiben und Wege zu suchen, die die Herstellung und Aufrechterhaltung pädagogischer Arbeitsbündnisse mit Jugendlichen auch ohne die soziale Interaktion unter körperlich Anwesenden ermöglichen. Auf der Grundlage einer Analyse von Expert:inneninterviews mit Fachkräften der außerschulischen kulturellen Bildungsarbeit geht der Beitrag raumtheoretisch sensibilisiert der Frage nach, welche Handlungsstrategien damit einhergehen und inwieweit veränderte Raumkonstellationen die pädagogischen Handlungspraktiken und professionellen Selbstkonzepte herausfordern.
Las cuentas fiscales subnacionales bajo presión: efectos del COVID-19 en un país en desarrollo
Authors: Pérez Valbuena Gerson Javier , Barrios Paula
Published: April 2022

Las consecuencias de los mayores aislamientos preventivos en la historia se tradujeron en las mayores reducciones del consumo, la producción y el empleo, con el consecuente aumento en la pobreza. Hasta ahora la mayor parte de la literatura se ha enfocado en los efectos sobre el sector privado y el nivel nacional del sector público, mientras que los análisis de las finanzas de los gobiernos subnacionales han sido pasados por alto, especialmente en países en desarrollo. El propósito de este documento es llenar ese vacío analizando el caso particular de Colombia con sus dos niveles de gobierno local, departamentos y municipios. En particular, haciendo uso de diferencia en diferencias con datos de panel trimestrales, identificamos en qué medida los aislamientos afectaron los ingresos, gastos, inversión y servicio de deuda de los gobiernos subnacionales. Los resultados muestran que las finanzas públicas locales sufrieron un duro revés, especialmente en sus ingresos. En los municipios la mayor caída estuvo en el impuesto de industria y comercio y en el predial, mientras que para los departamentos fueron los impuestos al vino, cerveza y licores y el de vehículos automotores. Los efectos sobre el gasto son menos evidentes, mientras que el gasto de inversión muestra una clara heterogeneidad entre sectores económicos.
Diploma Students� Attitude and Problems towards Online English Learning Implemented at University of Bengkulu
Authors: Rizal Erlinda , Diani Irma , Arsyad Safnil
Published: April 2022

The objectives of this research are to investigate the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral attitudes and problems of the Diploma student of Economic and Bussiness Faculty and Math and Science Faculty in Universitas Bengkulu toward online English learning. This research is quantitative. The sample of this research was 145 students of Diploma students of Economic and Bussiness Faculty and Math and Science Faculty in Universitas Bengkulu. The data were gathered by using a questionnaire and interview and were analyzed by using SPSS 21. The findings showed that Diploma students have a positive attitude toward English in all aspects, Behavior, Cognitive, and Emotional aspect. In the Behavior aspect, the highest score was that indicated they have a positive attitude was Diploma students are always on time when online English learning. In the Cognitive aspect, the highest score was that indicated they have a positive attitude was they can analyze content in online English learning. In the Emotional aspect, the highest score was that indicated they have a positive attitude was wished they could speak English fluently. The last, problem faced by students were they lack the signal to be able to study online. The process of teaching and learning English online requires students to have a signal, so, they could connect to the internet network and there are also some of the students who find it difficult to understand lessons when online learning. In conclusion, most of the students have a positive attitude in three aspects. But, the students have to pay attention to their signals during online learning.
An Analysis of Islamic Senior High School English Teacher�s Perception of Using Code Switching in the Classsroom English Teaching
Authors: Emilda Herlina , Safnil Safnil , Maisarah Ira
Published: April 2022

Although the teachers commonly used many languages in the classroom, but that doesn't guarantee avoiding code switching. This research explores the perceptions and beliefs of teachers regarding the use of code switching in Islamic Senior High School classrooms. It also examines the roles and functions of code switching in the classroom. The sample of this research was twenty two Islamic Senior High School English Teacher in Bengkulu were involved in this research. Data were collected through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The result from this research were, 1) Islamic Senior High School English teachers generally have positive and negative views about the practice of code switching in the classroom. 2) There were 25 reasons why do the teacher use code switching in the classroom, 3) The major function of teachers� code switching mainly for curriculum access and for maintaining interpersonal relations. Furthermore, Teachers also would be well advised to have strategies for effectively managing code switching in the English Teaching classroom to avoid its negative implications on the language learning process. It can be concluded that teachers also used code switching to maintain interpersonal relations, specifically to encourage students� participation in classroom activities, to increase students� motivation in and confidence in learning the target language.
Uso da anatomia foliar no controle de qualidade do chá verde Camellia sinensis L. Kuntze. (Theaceae)
Authors: Passos Juliana de Lanna , Raymundo Carlos Eduardo Valério
Published: April 2022

O chá verde é considerado uma bebida funcional e, como resultado, seu consumo aumentou drasticamente ao longo dos anos. Com a alta demanda comercial, irregularidades têm sido encontradas nos produtos, dentre as quais podemos destacar a falsificação e adulteração da matéria-prima. Portanto, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a autenticidade de diferentes marcas de chá verde a partir da identificação de características anatômicas diagnósticas da espécie. Foram obtidas 57 amostras de 19 marcas diferentes, 13 delas comercializadas a granel (folhas inteiras) e seis em sachês (pulverizadas), em estabelecimentos comerciais de cidades do Sul do Espírito Santo e da Zona da Mata Mineira. Para verificar a autenticidade, as amostras foram submetidas a processos usuais em anatomia vegetal (microscopia de luz), e comparadas com a descrição da espécie na literatura científica. Seis marcas (31,57% das amostras) não apresentaram as principais características anatômicas do chá verde, como esclereídes irregulares e tricomas tectores, demonstrando a inautenticidade do produto. Os resultados apontam a ocorrência de adulterações que podem expor a saúde dos consumidores.
Diseño gráfico para el reconocimiento y fortalecimiento de la diversidad cultural en el aula
Authors: Valenzuela Lozano Nathaly , Vivanco Alvarez Rafael
Published: April 2022

Para crear y recordar es un proyecto de diseño que nace a partir de la identificación de la deficiente aplicación de contenidos interculturales en las escuelas públicas del Perú. Por medio de una metodología de estudio de caso se obtuvo una mirada holística dentro de una institución educativa con el objetivo de identificar cómo se aprenden los temas relacionados con la interculturalidad y de qué manera podría ésta ser mejor percibida. Por esta razón se diseñó una guía educativa que permite el reconocimiento de las historias de migración y da importancia a la interculturalidad en el aula de clase, logrando en los alumnos el reconocimiento de la diversidad cultural existente en el Perú. La implementación del proyecto aplicado a estudiantes y docentes de una institución educativa pública evidenció que el proyecto cumple con tres de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) propuestos por la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) hacia el 2030: el ODS 4 por una educación de calidad, el 5 por la igualdad de género y el 10 por una reducción de la desigualdad; fomentando la inclusión y la tolerancia, donde el diseño se establece como un agente de cambio que busca la reflexión, a la vez que propone un cambio de actitud sobre los problemas y una mejora en la calidad de vida.
Registro discursivo gráfico en las fachadas patrimoniales de Tampico, México 1901 a 1939
Authors: Lozano Castro Rebeca Isadora , Leija Román David Alonso , Montes Rojas Ma. Luisa
Published: April 2022

Un problema endémico de algunas ciudades es la falta de conciencia social por el valor patrimonial y cultural que representan las edificaciones históricas como testimonios tangibles de la memoria de las ciudades. A partir de la observación de fachadas con elementos gráficos visibles e integrados al entorno edificado de Tampico, Tamaulipas, México, y de la ausencia de un instrumento reflexivo-crítico del legado tangible de las inscripciones visibles en fachadas historiográficas derivadas de aspectos históricos, socioculturales y económicos, se aborda la significación de testimonios gráficos inscriptos en 75 objetos de forma descriptiva y cuantitativa, al tiempo que se estudian las características y los patrones tipológicos discursivos de época y vida, delimitados en la temporalidad del auge petrolero y comercial de 1911 a 1938 en la zona. Se analizan registros gráficos y datos informativos con características tipológicas formales y sociodiscursivas a nivel gráfico como aspectos relevantes para la significación de la memoria histórica patrimonial de edificaciones como legado cultural, social e histórico de la principal ciudad al sur del estado de Tamaulipas.
La experiencia multidisciplinaria desde el modelo Alicia para elaborar infografías científicas mediante el diseño de información
Authors: Luna-Gijón Gerardo
Published: April 2022

En este artículo se reporta la experiencia de abordar el diseño de infografías científicas a través de una perspectiva multidisciplinaria, al implementar un modelo de trabajo en desarrollo basado en el diseño de información. Se trata de un proyecto de investigación en curso en el que se involucra a estudiantes de diversas disciplinas con énfasis en la formación integral de diseñadores gráficos. Se eligió trabajar una investigación cualitativa experimental que involucra a docentes y estudiantes mediante estrategias etnográficas para recolectar información durante el proceso de trabajo multidisciplinario. El modelo Alicia todavía está en desarrollo, pero ha dado evidencia de contribuir a la práctica del diseño al lograr generar un proceso de comunicación de la ciencia a través de infografías científicas para organizar procesos complejos cuando trabajan multidisciplinariamente profesionistas con diversos trasfondos. Mediante un proceso modular, guiado por los principios del diseño de la información, el modelo Alicia ha demostrado eficiencia al facilitar la interacción multidisciplinar, manteniendo la autonomía de las diferentes profesiones, mientras que el conjunto de interacciones va retroalimentando a todos los actores involucrados en el diseño de infografías científicas.
El diario de campo como herramienta formativa durante el proceso de aprendizaje en el diseño de información
Authors: Luna-Gijón Gerardo , Nava Cuahutle Anahí Abysaí , Martínez-Cantero Diana Angélica
Published: April 2022

Este artículo reporta los hallazgos de insertar el diario de campo como apoyo al proceso formativo en diseño de información (DI) en estudiantes de diseño gráfico (DG). En ese sentido, por medio de un estudio cualitativo de investigación acción (IA) participativa, y definiendo categorías para analizar, se ha evaluado el impacto formativo de un recopilado de diarios de campo realizados por estudiantes de diseño gráfico cuando abordan la resolución de proyectos de diseño de información. El diario de campo es una herramienta formativa que permite al estudiante aprender significativamente sobre el diseño de información, además de que promueve la reflexión, hace visible el proceso de trabajo y de pensamiento de los procesos de diseño que siguen los estudiantes, registra las emociones que intervienen al hacer los proyectos y ayuda a formar el pensamiento de diseño de información. Son muy pocos los reportes que hablan sobre la inserción del diario de campo en la enseñanza y práctica del diseño de información, por lo que este estudio espera ampliar la discusión del tema y contribuir a revalorizar esta herramienta. Dado que éste se trata un estudio interpretativo, es necesario extenderlo para incluir mayor población y poder hacer comparativas para ampliar sus alcances.
Tatuajes, Formación de profesionales del Arte Corporal. Análisis contexto ecuatoriano
Authors: Oleas-Orozco Jose , Villacis-Galora Paolo , Sandoval-Santana Matías
Published: April 2022

El presente artículo muestra una investigación de tipo exploratoria, con enfoque cualitativo, realizada en estudios de tatuaje en cuatro ciudades de Ecuador. Su propósito ha sido conocer las características de los centros de arte corporal, sus profesionales, las condiciones en las que se enmarca su trabajo y los colectivos sociales a los que pertenecen los clientes o consumidores de este servicio. El análisis presenta datos cualitativos que fueron recolectados mediante entrevistas semiestructuradas en 12 centros de tatuaje repartidos proporcionalmente en Quito, Latacunga, Ambato y Riobamba. En los resultados se obtuvieron criterios sobre formación profesional, valoración y costos de su trabajo, características de sus clientes y percepción de los colectivos hacia la profesión.
Microscopic Analysis for the Oxidation of Sulphide-Bearing Aggregate
Authors: Shehata Medhat , Elmosallamy Mona
Published: April 2022

Mortar
samples were prepared with sulphide-bearing aggregates and tested for the
potential of aggregate oxidation and its subsequent sulphate attack. Scanning
Electron Microscopy (SEM) was used as a tool to analyze the developed phases in
the samples to confirm that the obtained expansion is attributable to sulphate
attack. The Energy Dispersive X-Ray analysis (EDS) of the SEM helped to
identify sulphide phases in aggregates and the presence of evidence of sulphate
attack in mortars exposed to conditions that promote oxidation and sulphate
attack. Ettringite and Thaumasite were detected and confirmed by EDS in the
mortars with sulphide-bearing aggregates suggesting that the test conditions
are suitable for reproducing the damaging mechanism of sulphide
oxidation.

Elmosallamy, Monaand Shehata, Medhat H.Microscopic analysis for the oxidation of sulphide-bearing aggregate, Journalof Microscopy, SN -0022-2720, https://doi.org/10.1111/jmi.13065
Cardiovascular risk factors in pediatric kidney transplant recipients
Authors:   Serviço de Pediatria, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte, Lisboa, Portugal, Cunha Margarida , Palmeiro Ana ,   Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte, Lisboa, Portugal, Sandes Ana ,   Unidade de Nefrologia Pediátrica e Transplantação Renal, Serviço de Pediatria, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte, Lisboa, Portugal, Stone Rosário ,   Unidade de Nefrologia Pediátrica e Transplantação Renal, Serviço de Pediatria, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte, Lisboa, Portugal
Published: April 2022

Introduction: Cardiovascular risk factors decrease after kidney transplantation, however cardiovascular disease remains one of the most common causes of death in children and young adults. The authors performed a comprehensive analysis of cardiovascular risk factors before and after kidney transplantation. Methods: Retrospective study, from 2007 to 2017, that included children and adolescents with a minimum of six months follow -up after kidney transplant. Demographic profile, chronic kidney disease characteristics and family and personal cardiovascular risk factors (hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy, anemia, overweight/obesity, dyslipidemia, hypoalbuminemia and new onset diabetes after transplant) were assessed. Pre - and post -transplant cardiovascular risk factors were compared using the McNemar test. Results: We included 49 patients, with a mean age at the time of transplantation of 9.3 ± 4.2 years. Congenital anomalies of kidney and urinary tract (37.7%) and glomerulopathies (32.7%) were the most frequent causes of stage 5 chronic kidney disease. Transplantation was preemptive in five patients. Living donor transplant was performed in six cases. The immunosuppression regimen was identical in all patients and there were nine acute rejection episodes. The most frequent pre -transplant cardiovascular risk factors were dyslipidemia (90.3%), hypertension (70.8%) and anemia (61.9%). After transplant there was a decrease of all cardiovascular risk factors except for overweight/obesity. Although a better control of hypertension was granted, the decrease was not significant. Hypoalbuminemia and dyslipidemia decreased from the 6 -month evaluation on (p<0.001) and left ventricular hypertrophy and anemia from the second year on (p<0.05). Conclusions: We aimed to evaluate the evolution of cardiovascular risk factors in pediatric patients before and after kidney transplant. In our cohort there was a decrease in all studied cardiovascular risk factors after kidney transplant, except for overweight/obesity. This could mean that chronic kidney disease related factors decrease with time, but traditional risk factors may persist or increase, and need active prevention.