bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Gender Dysphoria, Eating Disorders and Body Image: An Overview
Authors: Milano Walter , Ambrosio Paola , Carizzone Francesa , De Biasio Valeria , Foggia Giuseppina , Capasso Anna
Published: October 2019

Background::

Gender dysphoria is a clinical condition in which a state of inner suffering, stress and anxiety is detected when biological sex and a person's gender identity do not coincide. People who identify themselves as transgender people are more vulnerable and may have higher rates of dissatisfaction with their bodies which are often associated with a disorderly diet in an attempt to change the bodily characteristics of the genus of birth and, conversely, to accentuate the characteristics of the desired sexual identity.

Aim::

The purpose of this work is to examine the association between dissatisfaction with one's own body and eating and weight disorders in people with gender dysphoria.

Results::

Gender dysphoria and eating disorders are characterized by a serious discomfort to the body and the body suffers in both conditions. The results of our study suggest that rates of pathological eating behaviors and symptoms related to a disordered diet are high in patients with gender dysphoria and that standard screening for these symptoms must be considered in both populations at the time of evaluation and during the course of the treatment.

Conclusions::

In light of this evidence, clinicians should always investigate issues related to sexuality and gender identity in patients with eating disorders, to develop more effective prevention measures and better strategies for therapeutic intervention..
Synthetic Methods and Antimicrobial Perspective of Pyrazole Derivatives: An Insight
Authors: Kumar Harish , Bansal Kushal Kumar , Goyal Anju
Published: October 2019

Background:

Due to newly emerging microbial infections and the development of resistance
against cutting-edge therapeutics, innovative and robust medicinal agents are required.
Small ring heterocycles, such as pyrazole and its derivatives have been acknowledged to possess
myriad biological properties and the presence of pyrazole in clinics like celecoxib, phenylbutazone
(anti-inflammatory), CDPPB (antipsychotic), rimonabant (anti-obesity), antipyrine, difenamizole
(analgesic), fipronil (broad-spectrum insecticidal), betazole (H2-receptor agonist) and fezolamide
(antidepressant) drugs has proven the pharmacological perspective of pyrazole nucleus.

Objectives:

The current review paper aimed at a recent update made on novel methodologies
adopted in the synthesis of pyrazole derivatives with the emphasis on antibacterial (DNA gyrase
inhibition) and antifungal activities.

Methods:

Pyrazole is one of the major tools to be investigated in drug design and discovery. Many
studies have been reported by researchers that have claimed the significant biological potential of
these derivatives. However, numerous studies on pyrazoles compounds shown to exhibit potential
antifungal and antibacterial activities, the focus has also been made on DNA gyrase inhibition.
Additionally, some important patents granted to this heterocyclic nucleus related to antimicrobial
potential are also addressed appropriately.

Results:

DNA gyrase is a promising biotarget yet to be explored against a number of medicinal agents.
The present work provides valuable insight into synthetic methods and antibacterials/antifungal significance
of pyrazoles in general as well as new inhibitors of DNA gyrase in particular.

Conclusion:

The manuscript constitutes a valuable reference which advocates candidature of pyrazoles
as a potential therapeutic alternative as antibacterial and antifungal agent.
Effectiveness and Safety of Single Percutaneous Peribulbar Block Using Magnesium Sulphate as an Adjuvant to Local Anesthetics Versus the Standard Peribulbar Block for Strabismus Surgery in Adults
Authors: Sherif Norhan Aly , Mohamad Mayada Khairy , Taher Sameh Galal , Hannon Ahmed Abdou , Salem Hesham Mohamed
Published: October 2019

Background:

Peribulbar anesthesia in ophthalmic surgeries is limited by delayed and/or incomplete orbital akinesia and inadequate operative and postoperative analgesia.

Objective:

The aim of this study was to assess the safety and effectiveness of a single percutaneous peribulbar block technique with 100 mg magnesium sulphate added to the local anesthetics used compared with the standard peribulbar block technique in adult strabismus surgery.

Methods:

A total of 54 consecutive patients undergoing strabismus surgery were included in the study. They were divided into two equal groups (27 patients each). In group I, 1 ml (100 mg/ml) magnesium sulphate added to a mixture of 2 ml lidocaine 2%, 2 ml bupivacaine 0.5% and 1 ml hyaluronidase (150 units/ml) was administered through a single percutaneous peribulbar injection with a short (1 inch) needle, while in group II, a mixture of 1 ml saline added to 2 ml lidocaine 2%, 2 ml bupivacaine 0.5% and 1 ml hyaluronidase (150 units/ml) was administered using the standard peribulbar block technique. The collected data included patient's baseline characteristics, perioperative and early postoperative outcomes and follow-up data.

Results:

The elapsed time before the onset of anesthesia and akinesia of the globe was significantly shorter in group I compared with group II (1.9 ± 0.7vs.3.9 ± 1.0 min,p< 0.001; 2.3 ± 0.7vs.4.4 ± 1.2 min,p< 0.001 respectively), and the duration of anesthesia was significantly longer in group I compared with group II (180.0 ± 0.0vs.43.0 ± 8.5 min,p< 0.001). The median VAS pain score was significantly lower in group I compared with group II (1.0vs. 4.0,p< 0.001), and the patient's satisfaction was significantly higher in group I compared with group II (100.0%vs. 25.9%,p< 0.001).

Conclusion:

Co-administration of 100 mg magnesium sulphate with the local anesthetics was effective and safe. It achieved suitable conditions to start surgery rapidly. Further, it improved the quality of operative conditions and patient satisfaction.
ACTIVATING EFL LEARNERS BY INTEGRATING TEAM-BASED LEARNING WITH COLLABORATIVE STRATEGIC READING
Authors: Maming Khadijah
Published: October 2019

Team-Based Learning (TBL) is one of active learning strategies that build on individuals’ strengths by allowing them to collaborate and work as a team to achieve common learning objectives. TBL is a cooperative learning strategy was introduced to encourage students become active learners rather than be passive recipients of information. It is generally based on the principle that students working together as a cohesive team are able to achieve higher levels of learning. The lecturer’s role essentially is as facilitator. In order to activate the participation of EFL learners in classroom and improve their reading comprehension ability, the researcher conducted a research to find out good impacts of TBL integrated with Collaborative strategic reading toward the English Education Department students in Indonesia as EFL learners. The researcher applied quasi-experimental method. The students started reading activity by previewing the text, click (what vocabulary the students understand), clunk (what vocabulary the students don’t understand), getting the gist, wrapping up and done cooperatively. The conclusion of this research showed that TBL integrated with Collaborative strategic reading can activate the participation of EFL learners in classroom and improve their reading comprehension ability. It also had better achievement than the students taught by conventional learning. Keywords: team-based learning, collaborative strategic reading, EFL, active learning
Effectiveness of Upper Limb Wearable Technology for Improving Activity and Participation in Adult Stroke Survivors: Systematic Review
Authors: Parker Jack , Powell Lauren , Mawson Susan
Published: October 2019

Background

With advances in technology, the adoption of wearable devices has become a viable adjunct in poststroke rehabilitation. Upper limb (UL) impairment affects up to 77% of stroke survivors impacting on their ability to carry out everyday activities. However, despite an increase in research exploring these devices for UL rehabilitation, little is known of their effectiveness.

Objective

This review aimed to assess the effectiveness of UL wearable technology for improving activity and participation in adult stroke survivors.

Methods

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and randomized comparable trials of UL wearable technology for poststroke rehabilitation were included. Primary outcome measures were validated measures of activity and participation as defined by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health. Databases searched were MEDLINE, Web of Science (Core collection), CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library. The Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool was used to assess the methodological quality of the RCTs and the Downs and Black Instrument for the quality of non RCTs.

Results

In the review, we included 11 studies with collectively 354 participants at baseline and 323 participants at final follow-up including control groups and participants poststroke. Participants’ stroke type and severity varied. Only 1 study found significant between-group differences for systems functioning and activity (P≤.02). The 11 included studies in this review had small sample sizes ranging from 5 to 99 participants at an average (mean) age of 57 years.

Conclusions

This review has highlighted a number of reasons for insignificant findings in this area including low sample sizes and the appropriateness of the methodology for complex interventions. However, technology has the potential to measure outcomes, provide feedback, and engage users outside of clinical sessions. This could provide a platform for motivating stroke survivors to carry out more rehabilitation in the absence of a therapist, which could maximize recovery.

Trial Registration

PROSPERO CRD42017057715; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=57715
Elements of Social Convoy Theory in Mobile Health for Palliative Care: Scoping Review
Authors: Portz Jennifer D , Elsbernd Kira , Plys Evan , Ford Kelsey Lynett , Zhang Xuhong , Gore M Odette , Moore Susan L , Zhou Shuo , Bull Sheana
Published: October 2019

Background

Mobile health (mHealth) provides a unique modality for improving access to and awareness of palliative care among patients, families, and caregivers from diverse backgrounds. Some mHealth palliative care apps exist, both commercially available and established by academic researchers. However, the elements of family support and family caregiving tools offered by these early apps is unknown.

Objective

The objective of this scoping review was to use social convoy theory to describe the inclusion and functionality of family, social relationships, and caregivers in palliative care mobile apps.

Methods

Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Review guidelines, a systematic search of palliative care mHealth included (1) research-based mobile apps identified from academic searches published between January 1, 2010, and March 31, 2019 and (2) commercially available apps for app stores in April 2019. Two reviewers independently assessed abstracts, app titles, and descriptions against the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Abstracted data covered app name, research team or developer, palliative care element, target audience, and features for family support and caregiving functionality as defined by social convoy theory.

Results

Overall, 10 articles describing 9 individual research-based apps and 22 commercially available apps were identified. Commercially available apps were most commonly designed for both patients and social convoys, whereas the majority of research apps were designed for patient use only.

Conclusions

Results suggest there is an emerging presence of apps for patients and social convoys receiving palliative care; however, there are many needs for developers and researchers to address in the future. Although palliative care mHealth is a growing field, additional research is needed for apps that embrace a team approach to information sharing, target family- and caregiver-specific issues, promote access to palliative care, and are comprehensive of palliative needs.
Evaluación de la sustentabilidad en tres municipios de la zona de ecotono del Estado de México
Authors: Garcés Díaz Sergio , Gutiérrez Cedillo Jesús Gastón , Pérez Ramírez Carlos Alberto , Franco Plata Roberto
Published: October 2019

En esta investigación se evaluó la sustentabilidad en los municipios de Malinalco, Tenancingo de Degollado y Villa Guerrero, ubicados en la zona ecotono del Estado de México, entre 2017 y 2019. Con metodología basada en el marco para la evaluación de sistemas de manejo incorporando indicadores de sustentabilidad, desde el enfoque de las ciencias ambientales, se seleccionaron 20 indicadores acordes con el espacio municipal de análisis considerando los criterios de diagnóstico y atributos de sustentabilidad. Según los resultados, Villa Guerrero es más sustentable, en comparación con Tenancingo de Degollado y Malinalco. Se concluye que es necesario avanzar en la construcción de indicadores que se puedan utilizar en diversas escalas espaciales, e incorporar criterios territoriales, ambientales, políticos, socioculturales y tecnológicos, para fortalecer los procesos de evaluación de sustentabilidad.
Constrained dynamics of tachyon field in FRWL spacetime
Authors: Dimitrijevic Marko , Dimitrijevic Dragoljub , Djordjevic Goran , Milosevic Milan
Published: October 2019

In this paper, we continue the study of tachyon scalar field described by a
Dirac-Born-Infeld (DBI) type action with constraints in the cosmological
context. The proposed extension of the system introducing an auxiliary field
in the minisuperspace framework is discussed. A new equivalent set of
constraints is constructed, satisfying the usual regularity conditions.
Introducing matter fields in model of noncommutative gravity
Authors: Dimitrijevic-Ciric Marija , Gocanin Dragoljub , Konjik Nikola , Radovanovic Voja
Published: October 2019

Theory founded on SO(2,3)* gauge symmetry. One significant feature of this
approach is that gravitational field, given by the vierbein, becomes
manifest only after a suitable gauge fixing and it is formally united with
other gauge fields. Starting from a model of pure noncommutative gravity, we
extend it by introducing fermions and Yang-Mills gauge field. Using the
enveloping algebra approach and the Seiberg-Witten map we construct
corresponding actions and expand them perturbatively in powers of the
canonical noncommutativity parameter ???. Unlike in the case of pure
noncommutative gravity, first non-vanishing noncommutative corrections are
linear in the noncommutativity parameter and they describe the coupling of
matter and gauge fields with gravity due to spacetime noncommutativity. This
is augmented by the fact that some of these corrections pertain even in flat
spacetime where they induce potentially observable noncommutative
deformations. We discuss the effects of noncommutativity on electron?s
dispersion relation in the presence of constant background magnetic field -
Landau levels. Our results could be useful for further investigation of
phenothe menological consequences of spacetime noncommutativity.
On the concept of local time
Authors: Jeknic-Dugic Jasmina , Dugic Miroljub , Arsenijevic Momir
Published: October 2019

We briefly review the conceptual basis of the recently introduced novel
concept of the so-called Local Time in quantum theory. An emphasis is placed
on certain cosmological aspects.
Inflationary RSII model with a matter in the bulk and exponential potential of tachyon field
Authors: Stojanovic Marko , Bilic Neven , Dimitrijevic Dragoljub , Djordjevic Goran , Milosevic Milan
Published: October 2019

In this paper, we study a tachyon cosmological model based on the dynamics
of a 3-brane in the second Randall-Sundrum (RSII) model extended to include
matter in the bulk. The presence of matter in the bulk changes the warp
factor which leads to the modification of inflationary dynamics. The
additional brane behaves effectively as a tachyon. We calculate numerically
observation parameters of inflation: the scalar spectral index (ns) and the
tensor-to-scalar ratio (r) for the exponential potential of the tachyon
field.
High level of interleukin-10 in serum after therapy is characteristic of prostate carcinoma patients with high Gleason score, high tumor volume and present peritumoral infiltration
Authors: Jovanovic Dejan , Bancevic Vladimir , Jovanovic Vanja , Supic Gordana , Abazovic Dzihan , Stanojevic Ivan , Vojvodic Danilo
Published: October 2019

Background/Aim. Recent data imply the significance of certain cytokines in the appearance and development of prostate cancer (PC), as well as their association with pathohistological and/or clinical characteristics of PC. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between the IL-10 concentration with histopathological and clinical characteristics of PC patients. Methods. IL-10 concentration was determined in serum, urine and prostate massage secret (pms) samples of 88 CP patients (initially and after therapy), 20 benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) patients and 15 healthy controls. Results. Compared to BPH and control groups, PC patients had the highest average serum IL-10 concentration. Interestingly, BPH patients demonstrated the highest concentration of IL-6 in urine and pms samples. Also, patients with G3 gradus and with the highest Gleason score (4 + 4) demonstrated the highest IL-10 serum level. PC patients without any histopathological sign of tumor invasion had a significantly increased serum IL-10, either before or after the therapy, compared to the patient group with evident invasion of tumor cells. The therapy induced different IL-10 profile in serum and urine samples. After the therapy, there was a clear significant IL-10 increase in serum of patients with unfavorable Gleason score (4 + 4), with present infiltration of tumor cells in peritumoral tissue (lymphatic, vascular and combined) and in patients with high tumor volume. Conclusion. PC patients without any histopathological signs of tumor invasion before the therapy have significantly increased serum IL-10 concentration compared to those with the signs of tumor invasion. There is a clear dissociation of IL-10 values between a serum sample and local, urine and pms samples from a particular patient. After the therapy, high IL-10 serum concentration is present only in patients with high Gleason score, pre-sent infiltration of peritumoral tissue and high tumor volume.
Læreres opplevelse av muligheter i skole-hjem-samarbeidet
Authors: Faugstad Randi , Jenssen Eirik Sørnes
Published: October 2019

Denne studien undersøker Hvordan lærere opplever deres muligheter til å etablere et godt skole-hjem-samarbeid. Studien bygger på intervju av ti lærere ved fire skoler som uttrykker sine synspunkter på egne muligheter, sine utfordringer og sitt handlingsrom i dette samarbeidet.
Studien viser at lærerne i stor utstrekning utvikler sitt skole-hjem-samarbeid ut fra egne erfaringer og oppfatninger, og at de finner lite støtte i strukturer og rutiner ved skolene. Et funn er at foreldremøte og utviklingssamtalene er preget av formaliteter som synes å stå i veien for et reelt foreldresamarbeid.
English abstract
English title: Teachers experiences of their opportunities in school-home cooperation 
Teachers experiences of their opportunities in school-home cooperation This study investigates How teachers experience their opportunities to establish a good school-home cooperation. The study is based on interviews with ten teachers at four primary schools in which the teachers relate their experiences of opportunities for and challenges of establishing collaboration between the school and the home, as well as their professional place within this collaboration.
The study has shown that, to a great extent, the teachers have developed their own practices of dealing with school-home cooperation. The teachers seem to receive little support from structures and routines within the schools. One finding is that the teachers’ meetings with parents and parent-teacher conferences are largely characterized by formalities that seem to hinder a genuine collaboration.
Pengaruh Skeptisisme Profesional, Independensi Auditor dan Pelatihan Audit Kecurangan Terhadap Kemampuan Auditor dalam Mendeteksi Kecurangan
Authors: Indrawati Linda , Cahyono Dwi , Maharani Astrid
Published: October 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh skeptisisme profesional, independensi auditor dan pelatihan kecurangan penipuan terhadap kemampuan auditor untuk mendeteksi kecurangan. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah Auditor yang bekerja di Kantor Akuntan Publik di Malang. Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik Non-Probability Sampling dengan metode yang digunakan Purposive Sampling yang berarti teknik pengambilan sampel didasarkan pada kriteria tertentu seperti: (1) Auditor yang bekerja di Kantor Akuntan Publik di Malang (2) Auditor yang memiliki periode kerja minimum 1 tahun Perhitungan penentuan sampel menggunakan rumus Slovin dengan hasil perhitungan 51 responden. Data yang diolah adalah data primer melalui survei dengan menyebarkan kuesioner yang kemudian dianalisis dengan Perangkat Lunak SPSS 22, data diolah menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda untuk menguji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial variabel skeptisisme profesional memengaruhi kemampuan auditor untuk mendeteksi kecurangan, independensi auditor mempengaruhi kemampuan auditor untuk mendeteksi kecurangan, dan pelatihan audit kecurangan tidak memengaruhi kemampuan auditor untuk mendeteksi kecurangan. Skeptisisme profesional secara bersamaan, independensi auditor dan pelatihan audit curang mempengaruhi kemampuan auditor untuk mendeteksi kecurangan.
MELTING RATE, pH AND GLUCOSE CONTENT OF GOAT MILK ICE CREAM STABILIZE BY GRASS JELLY LEAVES GEL (Cyclea barbata Miers) IN DIFFERENT CONCENTRATION
Authors: Hidayat Sofyan , H Z Wieda Nurwidada , Kuntoro Bambang
Published: October 2019

This research was conducted in May to June, 2016 in Post-Harvest Technology Laboratory of the Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Science State Islamic University of Syarif Kasim Sultan Riau, and Laboratory of Food and Beverage Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises Services, Pekanbaru City, Riau Province. This study of aims to determine the physical quality the ice cream with the addition of grass jelly leaves gel as a stabilizer in ice cream. The experimental design used in this study was completely randomized design with five treatments and four replications. Parameters obsered were on study treatment is P0 (without grass jelly leaves gel), P1 (0,25% of grass jelly leaves gel), P2 (0,50% of grass jelly leaves gel), P3 (0,75% of grass jelly leaves gel) and P4 (1,00% of grass jelly leaves gel). The parameters observed were melting time, pH and glucose content. The results showed that the addition of grass jelly leaves gel did not significantly affect (P>0.05) melting rate of ice cream, but significantly decreased the pH value of ice cream (P<0.01) and increased glucose concentration of goat milk ice cream (P<0.01). The conclusions of this research that goat milk ice cream stabilized using grass jelly leaves gel at the level of 1,00% produce yield glucose content was 38,91%, the melting rate for 13,45 minutes and 6,10 of pH value
PENGARUH KONDISI TANAH TANAM TERHADAP PRODUKSI RIMPANG DAN AMILUM GARUT (Maranta arundinacea L. )
Authors: H. Hardjo Popy
Published: October 2019

Garut/larut (Maranta arundinacea L.) termasuk familia Marantaceae yang membentuk rimpang (rhizoma) dan diolah menjadi amilum Marantae di mana mempunyai banyak kegunaan mulai untuk bahan makanan sampai sebagai bahan industri dan ramuan obat-obatan. 

Kondisi lingkungan tumbuh dan daerah perakaran sangat berpengaruh terhadap pertumbuhan dan produksi tanaman garut.  Oleh karena itu diteliti pengaruh kondisi tanah sawah dan tegal terhadap pertumbuhan tanaman garut saat berumur 10 bulan serta produksi rimpang dan amilumnya saat panen 12 bulan.

Pertumbuhan vegetatif tanaman garut di sawah lebih baik dari pada di tegal, dan sejalan dengan produksi rimpang serta rendemen amilum lebih besar di sawah dibandingkan di tegal.

Kondisi tanah daerah perakaran baik tanah sawah maupun tegal tidak mempengaruhi kadar amilum maupun kadar lembab amilum.
Humanifesto of the Decolonization of Criminology and Justice
Authors: Agozino Biko
Published: October 2019

I bear witness as a survivor of genocide orchestrated by imperialism and carried out by neocolonial stooges who proclaimed that ‘all is fair in warfare’ and that ‘starvation is a legitimate weapon of war’ even when Igbo women and innocent men made up the bulk of the 3.1 million people killed in Biafra in 30 months. I acknowledge the knowledge of the Indigenous peoples of this land and of every land that were colonized, chattelized, racialized, victimized, pulverized, dehumanized, genocidized, proletarianized, lumpenized, marginalized, and homogenized with the tools of criminology, among other tools, for the benefits of white-supremacist imperialist patriarchy. I testify that we are survivors who were never expected to survive to meet one another and raise our voices to say, Happy Survival! To say that we are survivors is not to suggest that we have completely restored our independence but to state that for as long as the forces of imperialism are entrenched, we are determined to resist. We will keep speaking truth to unjust power the way that our ancestors defiantly stuck out their tongues and flipped their middle fingers to force the conquerors to sign treaties recognizing our autonomy as human beings equal in beauty, wisdom, culture, courage and originality. This article outlines the decolonization paradigm in criminology, the rationale for this paradigmatic shift, the major contributions to this paradigm, and a projection of the future agenda of the paradigm.
Attitude in Learning Physics among Form Four Students
Authors: Ibrahim Norezan , A. Zakiang Mohd Aiman , Damio Siti Maftuhah
Published: October 2019

Physics is considered as the most challenging area of learning within the field of science, and it usually magnetises fewer students compared to other science related subjects from secondary school to university. Generally, students tend to have a negative attitude towards physics presumably because they lack interest in the subject and the syllabus itself. This research is carried out to study the learning attitude in physics and challenges towards learning force and motion among Form Four students in Klang. A total of 200 secondary schools students who are taking physics subject from six schools participated in the study. A descriptive research design was employed using survey method to analyse the students’ attitude towards learning physics. The findings on the learning attitudes test showed majority of the students have favourable attitudes in learning physics. However, majority of students hold poor score in physics test, probably due to low science grade obtained by students in ‘Penilaian Pentaksiran Tingkatan 3’ (PT3). Another finding from the data revealed that the nature of topic was found to be the most predominance challenge in learning force and motion among the participants. The findings are beneficial as they can serve as a stepping stone in overcoming the underlying sources of difficulty that impede quality learning of physics. More in depth study is needed to look into this matter with more number of participants including teachers who are teaching physics.
Comparison of Resiliency, Optimism and Social Self-Efficacy in Delinquent and Normal Adolescents
Authors: Rajabi Fahime , Salmanpour Sedigheh
Published: October 2019

The present study aimed to examine and compare resilience, optimism, and self-efficacy in delinquent and normal adolescents in Fars Province, Iran. The statistical population comprised 100 delinquent adolescents in Shiraz Juvenile Detention Centre and 100 normal adolescents. Research hypotheses were investigated in this descriptive-analytical study using Scheier and Carver’s Life Orientation Test, the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and Sherer’s Self-Efficacy Scale and statistical analysis was conducted using independent samples t-test. Results showed that there was a significant difference between two groups of adolescents in terms of the optimism, resilience and self-efficacy. The optimism in adolescents had a significant impact on the mental health and behaviour of them and plays an important role in the personal and social life of individual. Furthermore, the resilience and self-efficacy have crucial roles in the life of adolescents. Having any of these traits and enhancing and improving them play important roles in the life of adolescents.
The Functions of Code_Switching in EFL Classrooms
Authors: Narasuman Suthagar , Wali Ahmad Zahir , Sadry Zahra
Published: October 2019

Code-switching is a concept which has existed in bilingual and multilingual societies and it occurs quite frequently in English as a second or foreign language classes. Especially when the learners are all bilinguals or multilinguals and they have to switch back and forth between their mother tongue and a second or foreign language. This paper is driven by the three objectives. First, the study investigates the situations which trigger code-switching in EFL classes in Balkh and Kandahar Universities of Afghanistan. Secondly, it investigates the perception of Afghan EFL lecturers in these universities towards code-switching. Third, to find out how the EFL lecturers use code-switching as an effective strategy while teaching English in their classes. In this study, the qualitative research approach was used to collect data from four Afghan English language lecturers of the two universities via the interview method. The results of this study indicate that these Afghan EFL lecturers have a positive perception regarding code-switching and they are using it in certain situations which facilitate their teaching and students’ learning of the content, however they also hold negative perception towards switching while teaching. The findings also show that the lecturers use code-switching in different situations such as when dealing with cultural issues that tend to be difficult to explain only in the target language, explaining grammar and new vocabulary, giving clear instructions, and instructing English for Specific Purposes (ESP) classes.
Importance of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Development in Heart Surgery: Intra-Hospital Outcomes in Santa Catarina Tertiary Cardiology Center
Authors: Pereira da Silva Ricardo , Freitas Nunes Goldoni Larissa , Scarduelli Luciano Kárila , Gern Junqueira Ana Carolina , Caldara Barreto Ana Carolina , De March Ronsoni Rafael
Published: October 2019

Objective: To determine the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation (PAF) of cardiac surgery, its impact on morbimortality and duration of hospital stay in a tertiary cardiology center of the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Methods: Cohort study with 134 adult patients submitted to cardiac surgery. Results: the incidence was 32.8%. After multivariate analysis, patients who did not receive beta-blockers were associated with PAF with a relative risk odds ratio (RR) 10.73 (p <0.001). The highest rate of cardiovascular events (cerebrovascular accident, mortality, and acute coronary syndrome) was 25% in the PAF group. 10% (RR 3.21; p = 0.035) which, consequently, generated longer hospitalization time in these patients (19.1 vs. 12.5; p = 0.01). Conclusion: the incidence of PAF was high, caused a significant increase in morbimortality and duration of hospital stay, and consolidated the role of beta-blocker therapy in its prevention, and may serve as a basis for future prevention policies.
Una nueva derecha embarrada: perfiles de gestión PRO en torno a la cuestión social de la ciudad de Buenos Aires (2007-2015)
Authors: Salerno Agustín
Published: October 2019

En este artículo analizamos los atributos, prácticas y concepciones valorados en los cargos públicos del Ministerio de Desarrollo Social de la ciudad de Buenos Aires (MDS-CABA) durante la gestión PRO (2007-2015). Para esto, utilizamos fundamentalmente una estrategia metodológica cualitativa e implementamos una serie de técnicas, entre las que se destacan el análisis de datos y la realización de diez entrevistas a trabajadores del ministerio y a funcionarios políticos de la cartera. Identificamos la primacía en la cartera de un perfil de funcionario embarradoque se consolidó a partir de la construcción de prácticas y discursos vinculados al tipo de cercanía propuesta desde la gestión del MDS-CABA durante la gestión PRO: moralización de la política a partir de la singularización de esta, jerarquización de funcionarios con perfiles “menos políticos”, separación entre gestión “social” y política, feminización de la primera y participación de los funcionarios en algunos momentos de la implementación de las políticas en el territorio.
Fuentes, archivos y debates sobre el movimiento sindical y los trabajadores(as) en Chile durante la dictadura de Pinochet 1973-1990
Authors: Araya Gómez Rodrigo
Published: October 2019

El artículo tiene por objetivo analizar la relación existente entre el acceso a las fuentes y archivos y la evolución en los debates sobre el rol del movimiento sindical en el Chile de la dictadura. Para ello, se realizará un breve estado de la cuestión sobre la historiografía laboral, sus debates y puntos de inflexión; posteriormente se identificarán las principales fuentes sobre historia del movimiento sindical en dictadura, para plantear la potencialidad y desafíos de su examen, que puede contribuir a la renovación de los estudios y a una reconstrucción más acabada y documentada de este crucial periodo de la historia reciente de Chile.
História da Educação Agrícola no Brasil: educação do campo versus educação ruralista | The History of Agricultural Education in Brazil: Countryside education versus landholder education
Authors: Molina Rodrigo Sarruge
Published: October 2019

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi discutir a docência e a educação no meio rural brasileiro à luz da História, evidenciando projetos antagônicos que disputaram a hegemonia educacional e produtiva no campo. Resultante das pesquisas de pós-doutorado, a análise é amparada na teoria e na metodologia materialista histórica dialética e está inserida na área de Fundamentosda Educação e de suas subáreas: “História da educação” e da “Educação do campo”. O principal resultado do estudo aponta um dualismo histórico e estrutural da Educação Agrícola brasileira, em que a classe dominante ruralista impôs dois projetos: de um lado, uma educação elitista mais teórica, gerencial e de capatazia destinada aos filhos dos fazendeiros e aos seus gerentes; e, de outro, uma educação mais prática, “proletária” e alienada aos trabalhadores “braçais” agrícolas, o que refletiu na formação de professores e nos sistemas educacionais. Hoje, o meio rural conta com uma inovação, a “educação do campo”, que propõe romper com esse dualismo histórico por meio de uma solução libertadora, a qual defende os interesses dos “povos da terra”; nessa perspectiva, os camponeses, os ribeirinhos, os caiçaras, os indígenas e os demais trabalhadores rurais são os protagonistas de seu futuro.
Comparison of two inhibitors of E-type prostanoid receptor four and carprofen in dogs with experimentally induced acute synovitis
Authors: Budsberg Steven C. , Kleine Stephanie A. , Norton Megan M. , Sandberg Gabriella S.
Published: October 2019

OBJECTIVE

To investigate the ability of a proprietary antagonist of E-type prostanoid receptor (EP) 4, grapiprant, and carprofen to attenuate lameness attributable to urate-induced synovitis in dogs.

ANIMALS

5 purpose-bred hound-cross dogs.

PROCEDURES

A blinded, 3-way crossover study was performed. Dogs received each of 3 treatments (L-766, a proprietary antagonist of EP4; 4.0 mg/kg), grapiprant (an antagonist of EP4; 2.0 mg/kg), and carprofen (4.4 mg/kg); dogs received 4 doses of each treatment (14 and 2 hours before and 22 and 46 hours after urate injection). Synovitis was induced by intra-articular injection of sodium urate. Measurements (vertical ground reaction forces and clinical lameness scores) were obtained immediately before (0 hours; baseline) and 6, 12, 24, 36, and 48 hours after sodium urate injection. All data were analyzed with repeated-measures ANOVA.

RESULTS

Lameness scores at 6 hours were significantly higher than baseline lameness scores for all treatments. Lameness scores for the grapiprant treatment remained significantly higher at 12 and 24 hours, compared with baseline lameness scores. Lameness scores for the carprofen treatment were significantly lower than lameness scores for the grapiprant treatment at 6, 12, and 24 hours. Analysis of peak vertical force and vertical impulse data revealed a pattern similar to that for lameness scores. Treatment with L-766 resulted in a significantly higher vertical impulse at 48 hours than did treatment with carprofen or grapiprant.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE

In these dogs, carprofen was the most effective treatment for attenuating lameness induced by injection of sodium urate, and grapiprant was the least effective treatment.
Determination of optimal location for thoracoscopic-assisted pulmonary surgery for lung lobectomy in cats
Authors: Scott Jacqueline E. , Singh Ameet , Case J. Brad , Mayhew Philipp D. , Runge Jeffrey J.
Published: October 2019

OBJECTIVE

To determine the optimal intercostal space (ICS) for thoracoscopic-assisted pulmonary surgery for lung lobectomy in cats.

SAMPLE

8 cat cadavers.

PROCEDURES

Cadavers were placed in lateral recumbency. A 5-cm minithoracotomy incision was made in the middle third of ICS 4 through 7 on the left side and 4 through 8 on the right side, and a wound retractor device was placed. A camera port was made in the middle third of ICS 9. Each lung lobe was sequentially exteriorized at each respective ICS. A thoracoabdominal stapler was placed to simulate a lung lobectomy, and distance from the stapler anvil to the hilus was measured.

RESULTS

For the left cranial lung lobe, there was no significant difference in median distance from the stapler anvil to the pulmonary hilus for ICS 4 through 6. Simulated lobectomy of the left caudal lung lobe performed at ICS 5 and 6 resulted in a significantly shorter distance, compared with lobectomy performed at ICS 4 and 7. Simulated lobectomy of the right cranial and right middle lung lobes performed at ICS 4 and 5 resulted in a significantly shorter distance, compared with lobectomy performed at ICS 7. Simulated lobectomy of the accessory and right caudal lung lobes at ICS 5 and 6 resulted in a significantly shorter distance than for lobectomy performed at ICS 8.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE

An optimal ICS for a minithoracotomy incision was determined for thoracoscopic-assisted lung lobectomy in cats.
Kebijakan Relokasi Pedagang Kaki Lima (PKL) di Kawasan Kota Tegal
Authors: Widodo Agus Setio , Idayanti Soesi , Permanasari Dyah Irma , Sahri Agus
Published: October 2019

Akselerasi pembangunan daerah perkotaan akan berakibat pada peningkatan kebutuhan akan sandang, pangan, papan, beserta prasarana dan sarana penunjangnya yang selanjutnya berdampak pada peningkatan kebutuhan investasi. Disamping itu investasi diperlukan umtuk mempertahankan tingkat pertumbuhan ekonomi yang tinggi dan agar tetap dapat bersaing dalam pasar global.Sebagai bagian integral dari pembangunan nasional, tujuan pembangunan Kota Tegal tidak terlepas dari tujuan pembangunan nasional itu sendiri yang ingin mewujudkan suatu masyarakat yang adil dan makmur, merata baik spirituil maupun materiil berdasarkan Pancasila dan Undang-Undang Dasar 1945 dalam wadah Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia. Untuk itu upaya pelaksanaan pembangunan daerah senantiasa didasarkan pada otonomi yang semakin nyata, dinamis, serasi dan bertanggung jawab dalam rangka untuk lebih meningkatkan aspek pemerataan pembangunan dan hasil-hasilnya.Kebijakan relokasi pedagang kaki lima (PKL) di sekitar alun-alun dan Jl. Pancasila kota Tegal merupakan upaya pemerintah kota Tegal untuk mengatur keberadaan PKL yang selama ini dianggap menggangu ketertiban umum.
Integritas Birokrat Garis Depan (Street Level Bureucrats) dalam Pelayanan Kesehatan Gratis di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah (RSUD) ANDI MAKKASAU Kota Parepare
Authors: Edyanto
Published: October 2019

Integritas diperlukan dalam pelayanan publik dalam rangka mencegah terjadinya patologi administrasi di jajaran birokrasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan integritas birokrat garis depan (Street level bureucrats) dalam pelayanan kesehatan gratis di Kota Parepare dilihat dari Standar Operating Prosedure (SOP). Metode penelitian yang dipakai adalah metode dengan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara, observasi, dan analisis dokumen. Penentuan informan penelitian dilakukan secara accidental yaitu teknik penentuan informan yang dilakukan secara prinsip kebetulan. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan teknik analisis taksonomi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Integritas birokrat garis depan (street level bureucrats) dalam pelayanan pasien rawat jalan program kesehatan gratis yang dilihat berdasarkan SOP dan dihubungkan dengan prinsip-prinsip pelayanan menunjukkan sudah maksimal. Hal ini terlihat dari terlaksananya prinsip-prinsip pelayanan dengan baik, kecuali prinsip kejujuran. Mengenai Integritas street level bureucrats dalam pelayanan pasien rawat inap program kesehatan gratis yang dilihat berdasarkan SOP dan dihubungkan dengan prinsip-prinsip pelayanan menunjukkan bahwa,petugas pelayanan memberikan kemudahan dalam masalah prosedur pelayanan kesehatan gratis.
Meningkatkan Kepercayaan Publik Terhadap Pemerintah Melalui Redesain Proses Kebijakan
Authors: Rian Andhika Lesmana
Published: October 2019

Artikel penelitian ini menawarkan re-desain proses awal kebijakan tingkat lokal. Simulation testing digunakan untuk melihat lebih jauh beberapa konsep yang dapat memengaruhi proses awal kebijakan. Konsep tersebut adalah difusi kebijakan dan dynamic system model, konsep ini digali melalui deduktif untuk mencari beberapa temuan literatur yang relevan dengan tema penelitian. Metode yang digunakan model-building method, sebuah cara untuk merekonstruksi ulang teori dengan cara membangun dari berbagai model. Model yang berasal dari teori, atau menyederhanakan teori yang melibatkan konsep atau hubungan antara konsep internal. Hasil penelitian ini mengungkapkan, meningkatnya atau menurunnya kepercayaan publik juga dipengaruhi oleh kebijakan. Diperlukan cara yang dianggap baru karena probabilitasnya lebih tinggi untuk menghasilkan kebijakan berkualitas dengan mensimulasikan berbagai konsep yang dianggap dapat menerjemahkan berbagai fenomena masalah publik dalam bentuk kebijakan. Disaat ketidakpercayaan publik meningkat, maka itu sebagai respon, dan peringatan kepada pemerintah untuk lebih berupaya meningkatkan kepercayaan publik melalui kebijakan.
SPECIALIZATION ANALYSIS OF MENA COUNTRIES ACCORDING TO FACTOR DENSITIES
Authors: ERKAN Birol , SAEED Abdualaziz Aclan Ahmed , BOZDUMAN Elif Tuğçe
Published: October 2019

The aim of this study is to demonstrate the level of specialization of MENA countries in foreign trade using the Lafay index (LFI) between 2000 and 2016. In this context, the levels of specialization in the foreign trade of the countries mentioned were examined by using SITC Rev. 3, 2-digit product groups. According to the values obtained from the analyses, countries provided specialization in the foreign trade of products with low added value factor equipment. In other words, countries did not gain a competitive advantage in the foreign trade of high value-added products during the specified period. However, Jordan, Morocco, Israel and Tunisia from the MENA countries provided specialization in the foreign trade of some innovative product groups. The fact that other countries are net external buyers in the production and export of high value-added products negatively affects global competitiveness.
Evaluation of Sports Education at Higher Education Level in the Scope of Total Quality Management
Authors: YÜCE Arif , BALCI Velittin , KATIRCI Hakan
Published: October 2019

The aim of this study is to determine the satisfaction levels of the students getting educated about sports at the higher education level regarding their faculties within the scope of total quality management. The sample was selected from the students of Physical Education and Sports Teaching, Sports Management, Coaching Education and Recreation Departments of Eskişehir Technical University by using simple random sampling methodology. A screening model was used within the scope of the study, which included a total of n=150 students, of which n=51 (34%) were female and n=99 (66%) were male. In the study where data was collected using the survey technique, Student Satisfaction Questionnaire prepared by the Education Research and Development Department of the Turkish Ministry of National Education was used after being adapted to the higher education institutions. The data obtained through the questionnaire were transferred to a computer and analysed with SPSS 20.0 package program. Percentage/frequency analysis technique was used for data analysis. According to the results of the research, it was determined that the students could benefit from the sports hall and university facilities at a sufficient level and they could easily meet the instructors when they needed. At the same time, the students stated that efforts were made to solve the problems they conveyed to their instructors and that the instructors were reliable people. In addition, it was determined that their opinions were not taken when making decisions about the students in the faculty. As a result of the research, it was determined that the three topics that the students of the sports sciences faculty were most satisfied with in the faculties they studied in the context of total quality management were education and training activities, accessibility and communication and security, respectively. In addition, the lowest level of satisfaction of students within the scope of total quality management is participation in decisions and student affairs. Additionally, the satisfaction levels of sports science students in the context of total quality management were found to be at a moderate level.
Galactin-3: diagnostic and prognostic value in patients with chronic heart failure
Authors: Aliyeva A M , Baykova I E , Kislyakov V A , Gasanova E T , Almazova I I , Pinchuk T V , Fedulayev Yu N , Zhbanov I V , Perevertov V A , Kovtyukh I V , Nikitin I G , Reznik E V
Published: October 2019

Now there is a relevant development of the new biomarkers capable to serve as the instrument of early diagnostics of a disease for the purpose of selection of a pharmacotherapy and further monitoring of its efficiency. Galektin-3 is the atypical representative of the family of galektin. Its participation in fibrosis, remodeling of heart, the immunologic answer and inflammatory reactions are shown. Prognostic value is discussed and diagnostic opportunities of Galektin-3 at CHF are widely studied and take root into clinical practice. Now a great deal of research devoted to the studying of Galektin-3, possibilities of its use as a biomarker at diagnostics, forecasting of outcomes and the choice of therapeutic strategy at other cardiovascular diseases has been conducted.