bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Penyelesaian Sengketa dalam Pengadaan Tanah Bagi Pembangunan Jalan untuk Kepentingan Umum
Authors: Kotalewala Fengky , Laturette Adonia Ivone , Uktolseja Novyta
Published: September 2020

Land acquisition for the construction of roads in the public interest is a classic problem that always creates turmoil in the community. This study aims to analyze land acquisition followed by land acquisition belonging to the people, always causing disputes that sometimes lead to violence or at least lead to court. The research method used normative research with a statute approach and a conceptual approach and analyzed descriptive qualitative. Based on the Research Results, it is indicated that Settlement of disputes in Land Procurement for Road Development in the public interest should be carried out to the maximum extent possible through consultation and / or through non-litigation or settlement outside the Court. Land Procurement for Development for public purposes, give Honor to holders Land Rights by providing legal protection and by providing fair and appropriate compensation to the rightful parties, but in reality often the holders of the rights granted experience a decline in quality compared to the original situation before the release of land rights.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and immune-mediated inflammatory rheumatic diseases: at the crossroads of thromboinflammation and autoimmunity
Authors: Nasonov E. L. , Beketova T. V. , Reshetnyak T. M. , Lila A. M. , Ananieva L. P. , Lisitsyna T. A. , Soloviev S. K.
Published: September 2020

Inflammation and coagulation are key basic mechanism of protection against all potentially pathogenic mechanical and biological factors targeting human organism from inner and outer environment. On the other hand, uncontrolled inflammation results in hypercoagulation, inhibition of anticoagulation and alteration of mechanisms responsible for resolution of inflammation, while production of “procoagulant” mediators (thrombin, tissue factor and others), activation of platelets and of vascular endothelial cells maintains inflammation. All factors taken together serve as the basis for a pathological process called thromboinflammation or immunothrombosis. Currently thromboinflammation is considered in the broad sense as a universal pathogenetic mechanism of numerous widespread acute and chronic conditions, including immune-mediated (autoimmune) inflammatory rheumatic diseases, oftentimes complicated by severe irreversible damage to vital organs. Thromboinflammation gained specific attention during СОVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, caused by SARS-Cov-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus-2). COVID-19 is considered currently as systemic thromboinflammation syndrome, manifesting via generalized thrombosis of arterial and venous macro- and microvasculature, termed as COVID-19-coagulopathy. The paper discusses common pathogenetic coagulopathy mechanisms in COVID-19 and immune-mediated (autoimmune) inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IMRDs), associated with overproduction of antiphospholipid antibodies, activation of the complement system, and dis-regulated synthesis of proinflammatory cytokines, etc. Delineating the autoimmune subtype of thromboinflammation, identification of genetic (i.e., genes encoding the complement system and others) and molecular-biologic biomarkers associated with higher occurrence of COVID-19-coagulopathy are the most relevant undertakings for the current practice. Gaining insights into mechanisms of thromboinflammation and converting them into potential pharmacotherapies of IMDs would facilitate and accelerate the drafting of effective therapeutic strategies for COVID-19.
The new 2019 American college of rheumatology (ACR)/European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) classification criteria for IgG4-related disease
Authors: Sokol E. V.
Published: September 2020

This paper considers the new 2019 American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism classification criteria for IgG4-related disease, discusses essential differences with IgG4-RD comprehensive diagnostic criteria (Umehara H., 2011) and comments their potential use in clinical practice.
Efficacy and safety of netakimab, anti-IL-17A monoclonal antibody, in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Results of phase III international, multicenter, randomized double-blind clinical trial BCD-085-5/ASTERA
Authors: Mazurov V. I. , Gaydukova I. Z. , Erdes Sh. , Dubinina T. V. , Pristrom A. M. , Kunder E. V. , Soroka N. F. , Kastanayan A. A. , Povarova T. V. , Zhugrova E. S. , Plaksina T. V. , Shesternya P. A. , Kropotina T. V. , Antipova O. V. , Smolyarchuk E. A. , Tciupa O. A. , Abdulganieva D. I. , Lapshina S. A. , Krechikova D. G. , Gordeev I. G. , Nesmeyanova O. B. , Tyrenko V. V. , Ilivanova E. P. , Strelkova A. V. , Eremeeva A. V.
Published: September 2020

Netakimab (NTK) is a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting interleukin-17A.

Objective. The main objective of BCD-085-5/ASTERA study was to prove superiority of NTK over placebo and assess its’ safety in patients with active AS.

Subjects and methods. BCD-085-5/ASTERA was a double-blind, multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, phase III study, which included 228 adult patients with active AS, persisting despite active treatment with NSAIDs. AS was considered active at BASDAI score ≥ 4.0. Patients were blindly randomized (1:1) to receive subcutaneous injections of NTK (120 mg) or placebo at weeks 0, 1, 2 and then every other week up to week 14. Starting from week 16 all patients from NTK group and patients from placebo group not achieving ASAS20 were switched to open label 120 mg NTK s/c once every two weeks. The total duration of treatment with NTK was 3 years.

Results. Higher proportion of patients had ASAS40 response at week 16 (primary endpoint) in NTK arm compared to placebo (40,4 vs 2,6%, р <0,0001, 95% CI [27,4%; 48,1%]). Spinal pain subsided and laboratory inflammation markers decreased within one week after the first NTK injection. NTK safety profile was comparable to that of placebo. The most common for NTK adverse events were neutropenia (7,0%) and ALT increase (6,1%).

Conclusion. Subcutaneous NTK at 120 mg dose demonstrated superior efficacy vs placebo, with fast onset of response and favorable safety profile when used in patients with ankylosing spondylitis.
Short-term absolute B-cell counts monitoring in systemic sclerosis patients treated with rituximab
Authors: Ananieva L. P. , Garzanova L. A. , Desinova O. V. , Koneva O. A. , Starovoytova M. N. , Ovsyannikova O. B. , Aleksankn A. P. , Glukhova S. I.
Published: September 2020

Objective. To evaluate B-cell counts in circulation of SS patients prior to initiation and one year after completion of RTM therapy.

Subjects and methods. The study included 71 patients. Median follow up was 13,2±2,0 months (11-18 Mo.). Average cumulative RTM dose during the follow up period was 1,43±0,60 g, with 48 patients receiving < 2 g RTM (Group 1, mean dose 1,1±0,1 g) and 23 patients receiving ≥ 2 g RTM (Group 2, mean dose 2,2±0,6 g). CD19+ lymphocyte counts in peripheral blood were determined using flow cytometry in PSS patients and 20 healthy volunteers matched by sex and age. In SS patients B-cell counts were obtained before initiating RTM, within first month after first administration, then after 6 months and at the end of this study.

Results. Baseline absolute and proportional В-lymphocyte counts in peripheral blood was almost similar in SS patients and healthy subjects. Highest counts were observed in SS patients with <3 years disease duration, showing inverse correlation between baseline absolute (R – 0,36, р=0,003) and proportional (R – 0,48, р=0,001) B cell counts and duration of the disease. Complete B-cell depletion from peripheral circulation was documented one month after RTM administration. It persisted in 79% 6 months later, although initiation of B- cell repopulation was documented in some patients. In one year after RTM initiation В-cell counts were significantly lower than at baseline. Complete or partial depletion was still there in the majority of patients with normal counts achieved only in 10% of SS patients. Inverse correlation was found between absolute B-cell count and cumulative RTM dose (R=-0,237, p=0,048).

Conclusion. Higher RTM doses resulted in more pronounced В-lymphocytes depletion and more evident improvement of lung function. Current state of practice requires further research to identify most optimal regimens in the context of personalized therapy for SS and other immune-mediated inflammatory diseases.
Neuropsychiatric involvement in juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors: Kaleda M. I. , Nikishina I. P.
Published: September 2020

Neuropsychiatric disorders in juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) stay in the focus of attention in recent decades due to significant influence of CNS lesions on SLE course in general, necessity to optimize therapeutic interventions and outline prognosis. This paper considers the prevalence of neurolupus in children and adolescents, specific features of the clinical picture, possible relationships with other SLE manifestations and immunological disorders, aspects of neuropsychiatric disorders pathogenesis and potential influence of growing and developing nervous system on SLE course, resulting in varying neurolupus manifestations and prognosis.
Evaluación de la pertinencia del título universitario “Todos Somos Campus” dirigido a personas con discapacidad intelectual
Authors: Belmonte María Luisa , Mirete Lucía , Galián Begoña
Published: September 2020

El Título Universitario de Estudios Propios Todos Somos Campus, cofinanciado por el Fondo Social Europeo y la Iniciativa Empleo Juvenil a través de la convocatoria de ayudas de Fundación ONCE, permite que jóvenes con discapacidad intelectual se formen en la Universidad de Murcia y se preparen para conseguir un empleo.El programa formativo se desarrolla entre octubre del 2019 y junio de 2020. A lo largo de ese periodo, los 17 jóvenes con discapacidad intelectual se incorporan a las aulas y la vida universitaria a través de la construcción de itinerarios formativos integrales, accesibles y personalizados.El abordaje de contenidos se realiza de forma aplicada y transversal, e incluye un periodo de prácticas que permite al alumnado interactuar con empresas colaboradoras. La metodología de trabajo está basada en grupos de trabajo colaborativos, de apoyo entre iguales, con metas establecidas y completamente accessible y flexible, adaptándose a los requerimientos de los contenidos, y permitiendo el establecimiento de sinergias entre ellos, actividades en cadena, trabajo en gran grupo, etc.Todos somos Campus supone una formación para la mejora de la autonomía y la inclusión socio-laboral, sin olvidar que también desarrolla la motivación por el aprendizaje y desempeño responsable de tareas, puediendo afirmar que la Universidad de Murcia apuesta por establecer un sistema de formación inclusivo y de normalización comunitaria.
Utilizing a Combination of Interactive Technology and Traditional Fine-Motor Activities to Improve Fine-Motor Development in Kindergarten Students
Authors: Lyons Chelsey
Published: September 2020

Date Presented 03/26/20

Interactive technology is becoming increasingly relevant and more widely used in elementary schools and various treatment settings as 21st-century learning continues to evolve. This session will demonstrate how OTs can use their expertise in fine-motor development to develop Tier 1 supports that utilize a combination of interactive technology and traditional fine-motor activities to help children develop fine-motor skills while keeping up with the 21st-century learning model.

Primary Author and Speaker: Chelsey Lyons
Predicting Individual Treatment Response Using Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)
Authors: Farrens Andria , Vatinno Amanda , Seo Na Jin , Sergi Fabrizio
Published: September 2020

Date Presented 03/26/20

In this study, fMRI was evaluated as a predictor of individual response to a rehabilitation program. Initial functional connectivity (FC) and acute change in FC after the first therapy session were associated with change in upper-extremity motor function from baseline to one-month follow-up after six-weeks of therapy. This result encourages a large study to examine if fMRI FC is predictive of patients’ responsiveness to an intervention, thus promoting individualized treatment.

Primary Author and Speaker: Amanda Vatinno

Contributing Authors: Andria Farrens, Na Jin Seo, Fabrizio Sergi
Implementation Science (IS): Increasing the Rapidity of Disseminating New Evidence to Practice in Occupational Therapy
Authors: Weaver Jennifer , Read Halley , Balog Emily , Martino Nicole , Sinha Monika , Corcoran Mary
Published: September 2020

Date Presented 03/26/20

IS aims to bridge the research–practice gap and 17-year odyssey by utilizing IS theories, models, and frameworks. IS facilitates the identification of implementation-based strategies to promote rapidity and scalability of evidence-based practice. We mapped the IS theories, models, and frameworks included in OT published research.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jennifer Weaver

Additional Authors and Speakers: Halley Read, Emily Balog, Nicole Martino, Monika Sinha, Mary Corcoran
Feasibility, Safety, and Preliminary Efficacy of Using Vibratory Stimulation During Task Practice Therapy in Chronic Stroke Survivors
Authors: Vatinno Amanda , Hall Lucion , Cox Hannah , Fluharty Alison , Taylor Catilyn , Wease Alexandra , Davis Allison , Cain Shannon , Woodbury Michelle , Seo Na Jin
Published: September 2020

Date Presented 03/26/20

Imperceptible vibratory stimulation of the wrist was evaluated as an adjunct to poststroke upper-extremity rehabilitation. Using stimulation during six-week task-practice therapy was feasible and safe. Promising improvement in function was retained at one-month follow-up. The improvement was greater than those reported in literature with similar therapy. This result encourages a large randomized controlled trial to examine the efficacy of using the stimulation during therapy in improving outcomes.

Primary Author and Speaker: Amanda Vatinno

Contributing Authors: Lucion Hall, Hannah Cox, Alison Fluharty, Catilyn Taylor, Alexandra Wease, Allison Davis, Shannon Cain, Michelle Woodbury, Na Jin Seo
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) Treatment: Relationship to Motor Abilities and Neuroimaging in At-Risk Infants
Authors: Davis Shelby , Reiner Amy , Haskin Hannah , Coker-Bolt Patty , Aljuhani Turki , George Mark , Badran Bashar , Jenkins Dorthea
Published: September 2020

Date Presented 03/27/20

A noninvasive application of vagal nerve stimulation, taVNS, stimulates the auricular branch of the vagal nerve. In a first-in-neonates application, infants who received taVNS for oral feeding dysfunction also showed improvements in head control and brain neuroimaging of major white-matter tracts. These exploratory results are promising and promote future studies of taVNS to improve motor abilities in infants with feeding difficulties or motor disorders.

Primary Author and Speaker: Shelby Davis

Additional Authors and Speakers: Amy Reiner, Hannah Haskin, Patty Coker-Bolt, Turki Aljuhani

Contributing Authors: Mark George, Bashar Badran, Dorthea Jenkins
Evaluating the Use of OT Assessments in Individuals With the Ultra-Rare Disease HNRNPH2 Gene Variant
Authors: Rome-Martin Donnielle , Thornburg Olivia , Bain Jennifer
Published: September 2020

Date Presented 03/27/20

Variants in the HNRNPH2 gene are associated with a neurodevelopmental disorder, including developmental delay, intellectual disability, autism and autistic features, tone abnormalities, and other multisystem problems. A battery of OT assessments to explore OT needs were added to an HNRNPH2 natural history study. Findings indicate further research is necessary in the implementation of OT-based assessments that possess heightened sensitivity to discern disease-specific qualities for this condition.

Primary Author and Speaker: Donnielle Rome-Martin

Additional Authors and Speakers: Olivia Thornburg

Contributing Authors: Jennifer Bain
The Use of Mindfulness to Increase Participation in Meaningful Occupations for Individuals With Chronic Pain
Authors: Jackson Michelle , Bekmuratova Sarbinaz
Published: September 2020

Date Presented 03/27/20

Chronic pain impacts multiple aspects of an individual’s life, including participation in meaningful occupations. Mindfulness techniques such as yoga, meditation, journaling, and variations on mindfulness-based stress-reduction (MBSR) programs have been shown to positively affect the relationship an individual has with chronic pain, thereby increasing opportunities for participation in meaningful occupations.

Primary Author and Speaker: Michelle Jackson

Contributing Authors: Sarbinaz Bekmuratova
Using Eye-Tracking Technology to Compare Hazard Detection on the Road Versus a Driving Simulator at Night Across Two Age Groups
Authors: Leonardo Juliette , Dickerson Anne , McDonald Mary Grace
Published: September 2020

Date Presented 03/28/20

This poster will illustrate the results of a two x two (old/young and on-road/simulator) repeated-measures study on hazard detection. The purpose is to analyze driving performance at night by combining eye-tracking technology and driving simulation to analyze on-road scanning behavior, visual attention, glance patterns, and hazard detection. Validity of driving simulators in predicting on-road performance with older-adult drivers in a safe and cost-effective manner will be discussed.

Primary Author and Speaker: Juliette Leonardo

Additional Authors and Speakers: Anne Dickerson

Contributing Authors: Mary Grace McDonald
Factorial design of experiment (DOE) for modeling solar still parameters
Authors: Al-Abed Allah Malik , Abu Abbas Mohammad , Maqableh Moath
Published: September 2020

Abstract. Water scarcity is a major threat to the future due to the fact that the pollution rate of freshwater resources is getting increased rapidly. At the same time, the level of water usage is dramatically increased. Hence, to fulfill the water demand, converting the brackish, saline water into pure water is one of the viable solutions. Desalination using solar still is a simple technique among various techniques available for salinity removal. Researchers have consistently attempted to improve the performance of solar stills due to poor productivity. This article highlights various factors that have an impact on the performance of the solar still such as solar radiation, basin area, saline water depth, insulation material, the thickness of glass cover, and wind speed. In order to achieve high performance via optimization of the effected parameters required for solar still, the design of experiments (DOE) can determine the most effective parameters and eliminate the least important ones. Moreover, solar still is often complex and time-consuming due to the various parameters that must be taken into consideration. Furthermore, this research focuses on reducing the computing time and determines the most significant parameters of the solar still, such as Basin area, saline water depth, and solar radiation. The theoretical results demonstrate that the most important factor that affects solar still productivity is basin area, saline water depth, and solar radiation respectively. While the insulation thermal conductivity, ambient temperature, and glass thickness have no effect on the performance of still.
The influence of a prolonged meteorological drought on catchment water storage capacity: a hydrological-model perspective
Authors: Pan Zhengke , Liu Pan , Xu Chong-Yu , Cheng Lei , Tian Jing , Cheng Shujie , Xie Kang
Published: September 2020

Abstract. Understanding the propagation of prolonged meteorological drought helps
solve the problem of intensified water scarcity around the world. Most of
the existing literature studied the propagation of drought from one type to
another (e.g., from meteorological to hydrological drought) with statistical
approaches; there remains difficulty in revealing the causality between
meteorological drought and potential changes in the catchment water storage
capacity (CWSC). This study aims to identify the response of the CWSC to the
meteorological drought by examining the changes of hydrological-model
parameters after drought events. Firstly, the temporal variation of a
model parameter that denotes that the CWSC is estimated to reflect the potential
changes in the real CWSC. Next, the change points of the CWSC parameter were
determined based on the Bayesian change point analysis. Finally, the
possible association and linkage between the shift in the CWSC and the
time lag of the catchment (i.e., time lag between the onset of the drought
and the change point) with multiple catchment properties and climate
characteristics were identified. A total of 83 catchments from southeastern
Australia were selected as the study areas. Results indicated that (1) significant shifts in the CWSC can be observed in 62.7 % of the
catchments, which can be divided into two subgroups with the opposite
response, i.e., 48.2 % of catchments had lower runoff generation rates,
while 14.5 % of catchments had higher runoff generation rate; (2) the
increase in the CWSC during a chronic drought can be observed in smaller
catchments with lower elevation, slope and forest coverage of evergreen
broadleaf forest, while the decrease in the CWSC can be observed in larger
catchments with higher elevation and larger coverage of evergreen
broadleaf forest; (3) catchments with a lower proportion of evergreen
broadleaf forest usually have a longer time lag and are more resilient. This
study improves our understanding of possible changes in the CWSC induced by
a prolonged meteorological drought, which will help improve our ability to
simulate the hydrological system under climate change.
Adaptive clustering: reducing the computational costs of distributed (hydrological) modelling by exploiting time-variable similarity among model elements
Authors: Ehret Uwe , van Pruijssen Rik , Bortoli Marina , Loritz Ralf , Azmi Elnaz , Zehe Erwin
Published: September 2020

Abstract. In this paper we propose adaptive clustering as a new method for reducing the computational efforts of distributed modelling. It consists of identifying similar-acting model elements during runtime, clustering them, running the model for just a few representatives per cluster, and mapping their results to the remaining model elements in the cluster. Key requirements for the application of adaptive clustering are the existence of (i) many model elements with (ii) comparable structural and functional properties and (iii) only weak interaction (e.g. hill slopes, subcatchments, or surface grid elements in hydrological and land surface models). The clustering of model elements must not only consider their time-invariant structural and functional properties but also their current state and forcing, as all these aspects influence their current functioning. Joining model elements into clusters is therefore a continuous task during model execution rather than a one-time exercise that can be done beforehand. Adaptive clustering takes this into account by continuously checking the clustering and re-clustering when necessary. We explain the steps of adaptive clustering and provide a proof of concept
at the example of a distributed, conceptual hydrological model fit to the
Attert basin in Luxembourg. The clustering is done based on normalised and
binned transformations of model element states and fluxes. Analysing a
5-year time series of these transformed states and fluxes revealed that many model elements act very similarly, and the degree of similarity varies strongly with time, indicating the potential for adaptive clustering to save computation time. Compared to a standard, full-resolution model run used as a virtual reality “truth”, adaptive clustering indeed reduced computation time by 75 %, while modelling quality, expressed as the Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency of subcatchment runoff, declined from 1 to 0.84. Based on this proof-of-concept application, we believe that adaptive clustering is a promising tool for reducing the computation time of distributed models. Being adaptive, it integrates and enhances existing methods of static grouping of model elements, such as lumping or grouped response units (GRUs). It is compatible with existing dynamical methods such as adaptive time stepping or adaptive gridding and, unlike the latter, does not require adjacency of the model elements to be joined. As a welcome side effect, adaptive clustering can be used for system
analysis; in our case, analysing the space–time patterns of clustered model elements confirmed that the hydrological functioning of the Attert catchment is mainly controlled by the spatial patterns of geology and precipitation.
A sticky situation: a case of Actinomyces viscosus vertebral osteomyelitis
Authors: Grach Stephanie L. , Tande Aaron J.
Published: September 2020

Abstract. Actinomyces viscosus is an oral bacterium that is rarely virulent in humans,
with most case presentations involving dental and maxillofacial infections.
We describe the first reported case of A. viscosus vertebral osteomyelitis in a patient who had a significant response to penicillin after minimal response to
cephalosporin therapy.
Using nutation-frequency-selective pulses to reduce radio-frequency field inhomogeneity in solid-state NMR
Authors: Aebischer Kathrin , Wili Nino , Tošner Zdeněk , Ernst Matthias
Published: September 2020

Abstract. Radio-frequency (rf) field inhomogeneity is a common
problem in NMR which leads to non-ideal rotations of spins in parts of the sample. Often, a physical volume restriction of the sample is used to reduce
the effects of rf-field inhomogeneity, especially in solid-state NMR where spacers are inserted to reduce the sample volume to the centre of the coil.
We show that band-selective pulses in the spin-lock frame can be used to
apply B1-field selective inversions to spins that experience selected
parts of the rf-field distribution. Any frequency band-selective pulse can
be used for this purpose, but we chose the family of I-BURP pulses (Geen and Freeman, 1991) for the measurements demonstrated here. As an example, we show that the implementation of such pulses improves homonuclear frequency-switched
Lee–Goldburg decoupling in solid-state NMR.
Notes on protected and threatened plants in Castilla y León (North-West Spain)
Authors: Del Egido Fermín , Bariego Patricio , Rodríguez Alberto , Santos Vicente María
Published: September 2020

We provide new records and notes on 25 protected and/or threatened vascular plant species in Castilla y León. Some of them illustrate not only new findings but also an interesting expansion of their geographic range. Eight taxa are reported for the first time in some provinces, while eleven of them were two or three times previously reported.
'Centaurea akcadaghensis' and 'C. ermenekensis' (Asteracaeae), two new species from Turkey
Authors: Şirin Emrah , Uysal Tuna , Bozkurt Meryem , Ertuğrul Kuddisi
Published: September 2020

Two new species of Centaurea subg. Cyanus (Asteraceae) from Anatolia are described and illustrated. Centaurea akcadaghensis Uysal & Şirin occurs on open Quercus forest of Levent Canyon (Akçadağ-Malatya) and differs from C. matthiolifolia Boiss. mainly in stem, leaves, central flowers and achenes measures. Centaurea ermenekensis Şirin & Uysal is restricted to steppes of Göktepe (Ermenek-Karaman) and can be distinguished from C. reuteriana Boiss. by the stem, number of capitula, involucre and median appendages measures.
Tecnopolítica, recientes movimientos sociales globales e Internet. Una década de protestas ciudadanas
Authors: Sola-Morales Salomé , Gómez Jesús Sabariego
Published: September 2020

El objetivo de este trabajo es problematizar la relación entre tecnología y política como un elemento diferenciador en la definición de los recientes movimientos sociales globales (RMSG), categoría propuesta a partir de una nueva disciplina científica: la tecnopolítica. Las protestas ciudadanas que surgieron en 2011 no pueden entenderse sin el papel desempeñado por Internet, las redes sociales y los servicios de mensajería privada. Estas herramientas digitales fueron clave en la configuración estratégica e identitaria de tales movimientos sociales. Este artículo propone la categoría epistémica de RMSG, que pretende ir más allá de la teoría de los movimientos sociales dominante en las últimas décadas. Mediante una metodología de análisis cualitativo, se sientan las bases de esta nueva categoría. La principal conclusión a la que se ha llegado es que estos movimientos tienen en común una serie de componentes generacionales, digitales y globales y la tecnopolítica es esencial para su comprensión y análisis.
Género y tecnologías digitales: ¿qué factores alejan a las mujeres de la programación y los servicios informáticos?
Authors: Yansen Guillermina
Published: September 2020

El texto tiene por objetivo sistematizar la literatura que aborda la relación entre género y actividades informáticas en los últimos años, específicamente aquella que de distintos modos ayuda a responder a la pregunta por los factores que alejan a las mujeres de las actividades laborales vinculadas a la informática, prototípicamente ubicadas en el sector de software y servicios informáticos (SSI) en Argentina. Aunque la pregunta es, a primera vista, bastante acotada, su respuesta lleva a revisar una vasta literatura. Dedicamos el primer apartado, primero, a delimitar el objeto del escrito, definiendo a las actividades informáticas; y segundo, a destacar la importancia de esta problemática, lo que implica repasar la situación actual del nivel de participación de las mujeres en las actividades informáticas, especialmente a nivel nacional, e incorporando datos sobre el ámbito laboral y la educación superior. El segundo apartado precisa el criterio de ordenamiento de la literatura. Luego, cada sub-apartado da cuenta de la literatura que ha realizado aportes para cada una de las etapas identificadas. Finalmente, presentamos las consideraciones finales.
Problematizando o direito à privacidade e à proteção de dados pes-soais em face da vigilância biométrica
Authors: Battaglin Loureiro Maria Fernanda , Vieira Carneiro João Víctor
Published: September 2020

A aceleração tecnológica do capitalismo digital tem como um de seus elementos a ênfase na coleta de dados ― em especial, dados pessoais ― como matéria-prima para a operação de algoritmos computacionais. Em meio a tal fenômeno, percebe-se uma crescente coleta de informações referentes a características corporais humanas por meio de tecnologias biométricas como o reconhecimento facial. Neste contexto,  o presente artigo busca analisar o fenômeno da digitalização do corpo humano, pelo referencial teórico dos estudos de vigilância e da biopolítica. Observa-se uma objetificação do corpo pelas tecnologias biométricas, fenômeno este que serve aos interesses de Estado, como a segurança pública, bem como à lógica do mercado de comodificação de informações pessoais. Com este percurso teórico, passa-se a uma breve análise de dois casos judiciais que envolvem o metrô de São Paulo, que consistiram no uso intrusivo de reconhecimento facial de seus usuários para fins publicitários e de segurança pública. O exame dos casos possibilita a demonstração da necessidade de instrumentos jurídicos de proteção aos dados pessoais, bem como os limites de uma tutela puramente jurídica fundada na privacidade.
TRATAMENTO DE EFLUENTES ÁCIDOS PARA A REMOÇÃO DO MANGANÊS E DE METAIS PESADOS ASSOCIADOS AOS EFLUENTES DA MINERAÇÃO DE CARVÃO POR MEIO DOS PROCESSOS DE FLOCULAÇÃO E FLOTAÇÃO POR AR DISSOLVIDO
Authors: Volpato Samira Becker , Crescencio Antuni , Bezerra de Menezes Carlyle Torres , Escobar Andre
Published: September 2020

Este estudo foi desenvolvido com o objetivo de avaliar os processos de tratamento de efluentes provenientes da mineração de carvão mineral, bem como sua eficiência na remoção de manganês e de outros metais pesados. Os procedimentos consistiram na aplicação dos métodos de tratamento de efluentes de mineração por meio do processo de neutralização, seguido de floculação e sedimentação (NFS) e flotação por ar dissolvido (FAD) em escala de bancada. O ensaio via NFS apresentou eficiência de 99,58% na remoçãodo manganês dissolvido no efluente, com a elevação de pH até 9,95. Para os ensaios por FAD, a eficiência média da remoção de manganês foi de 97,12% e o pH 9,4. Para os outros metais, a NFS apresentou remoção de 99,79% para o alumínio total, 99,32% para o zinco e 97,79% para o ferro solúvel, enquanto a FAD apresentou remoção média de 96,33% para o alumínio total, 97,02% para o zinco e 97,26% para o ferro solúvel. Todos os ensaios se enquadraram nos limites estabelecidos pela legislação ambiental no que diz respeito à concentração em metais tóxicos. Isso comprova que o processo de tratamento do efluente proveniente de uma empresa carbonífera em estudo apresentou eficiência para a remoção dos metais analisados, sobretudo ferro, zinco e manganês. Resta a necessidade de ajustes em futuros trabalhos de pesquisa a adequação do manganês a valores de pH abaixo de 9. Constatou‑se ainda que, além da NFS, a técnica de tratamento por FAD constitui uma alternativa para o tratamento de efluentes ácidos de mina, corroborando trabalhos anteriores e justificando a possível reintrodução futura nos sistemas de tratamento da drenagem ácida de mina na região.
TRATAMENTO DE EFLUENTE KRAFT POR SISTEMA DE LODOS ATIVADOS COM ADIÇÃO DE CARVÃO ATIVADO COMO MEIO SUPORTE
Authors: Castro Ketinny Camargo , Xavier Claudia Regina
Published: September 2020

Os efluentes industriais de celulose apresentam uma complexa composição de substâncias, com elevada carga orgânica e compostos recalcitrantes que dificultam o tratamento em sistemas biológicos comumente aplicados, como lodos ativados. Assim, faz-se necessária a realização de estudos para a melhoria desses tratamentos. Nessa perspectiva, este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar um sistema de lodos ativados com adição de meio suporte de carvão ativado em pó (CAP) para o tratamento de efluente Kraft. Para isso, um reator foi operado por 110 dias, separado em quatro etapas. A primeira apenas de lodos ativados e as outras com concentrações de CAP de 2,4 e 6 g L-1 (etapas II, III e IV, respectivamente). A remoção da matéria orgânica foi maior nas etapas com meio suporte, obtendo médias de 55,94 e 58% para demanda química de oxigênio, demanda bioquímica de oxigênio e carbono orgânico total, respectivamente. Parâmetros específicos, como cor, derivados de lignina e compostos aromáticos, foram removidos em 28, 29 e 36% em média, respectivamente, nas etapas com o CAP. Observou-se a formação de biofilme na superfície do meio suporte durante o tratamento, com maior concentração de biomassa na etapa IV, alcançando 4.086 mg L-1 de sólidos suspensos voláteis. No geral, a adição do CAP como meio suporte no sistema de lodos ativados melhorou a eficiência de tratamento, entretanto o aumento da concentração de CAP no reator não apresentou melhorias significativas, o que indica a quantidade de 2 g L-1 de CAP como a melhor concentração aplicada no sistema de lodos ativados.
Evaluation of freshwater benthic communities: a case study in an urban source in the Northeast of Brazil
Authors: Dos Santos Suelen Nascimento , De Araújo Freitas Jonathas Barbosa , Da Silva Pereira Cabral Jaime Joaquim , Ribeiro de Paiva Anderson Luiz , Correia Clemente Caroline Cibelle
Published: September 2020

The environmental damage suffered by urban water bodies and the need for public water supply result in a greater interest in techniques that enable water treatment in an efficient and ecological way, such as River Bank Filtration (RBF). This technique uses the soil as a filtering medium, as well as the biological activities of organisms that dwell in the Hyporheic Zone (HZ), the zone of interaction between the surface water body and its underlying aquifer. Knowledge of sediments and hyporheic organisms is indispensable to study RBF. The present paper aimed to characterize the HZ of the middle section of Beberibe river (Pernambuco State, Brazil) in its sedimentological and biological aspects, with sampling druing the rainy and dry seasons, in two distinct sampling sites, one in a conserved area and the other in a highly urbanized area. Biological characterization was performed at the level of large taxonomic groups of meiofauna, accounting for 982 individuals, with the three most abundant taxa being Nematoda, Annelida, and Rotifera. Permutational Analysis of Variance (PERMANOVA) statistical tests were performed, showing significant differences for the season and point factors (p < 0.05) in relation to abundance. The highest concentration of individuals and total organic matter were seen in the rainy season, especially at the point located in the urbanized area. With sedimentological characterization by grain size tests of the hyporheic sediments, the predominance of silt was observed during the rainy season, and sandy during the dry season. It was concluded that the main factor that influenced the structure of the meiofauna community was the release of domestic effluents. The information obtained by the present work helps to understand some features of the HZ, which is essential for RBF or other techniques that use the interstitial matrix.
Parotidectomía superficial y total en neoplasias parotídeas 10 años de experiencia cirugía maxilifacial en El Salvador
Authors: Méndez Fuentes Ludwing Manuel Alfredo
Published: September 2020

Objetivo: El presente estudio analiza la prevalencia de las neoplasias parotídeas en la región occidental de El Salvador, así como algunos casos en San Salvador en el área pública y privada como cirujano maxilofacial. También, pretende observar los resultados de la parotidectomía superficial o total con conservación del nervio facial como tratamiento definitivo. Pacientes yMétodos: Estudio analítico, retrospectivo y longitudinal con 37 pacientes de la zona occidental de El Salvador; con neoplasias parotídeas, fueron evaluados 31 pacientes sin importar sexo y fueron operados realizándoles parotidectomia superficial y total en el período comprendido entre 2009-2019. Hubo seguimiento posquirúrgico entre 9 años y 6 meses, evaluando complicaciones quirúrgicas, algunos pacientes ya no asistieron más a sus controles. Resultados: De todas las neoplasias salivales el 68.5 % se encontraron en la glándula parótida. El 86.5 % de las neoplasias fueron benignas. El tumor más frecuente fué el adenoma pleomorfo (67.7 %), el tumor de Whartin (6.4 %). Se reportan carcinomas mucoepidermoides (8.1 %), adenocarcinoma parafaríngeo (2.7 %) referidos a oncología, siendo el único tumor maligno operado un linfoma de Hodgkin (2.7 %). Las complicaciones más frecuentes fueron la paresia de el nervio gran auricular (100 %), la mayoría recuperó al año y medio algún grado de sensibilidad sin ser cuantificada, la neuropraxia leve transitoria se observó en 16 pacientes (51.6 %) de las cuales 15 remitieron en su totalidad entre las 2-4 semanas, quedando una paciente con debilidad de la ceja izquierda después de 5 años; además, hubo una parálisis total en linfoma de Hodgkin donde se sacrificó el nervio facial. Se presentaron 3 necrósis de colgajo y 4 síndromes de Frey. Hasta la fecha no existe ninguna recidiva. Discusión: En este estudio se evidenció la incidencia de tumores benignos en la glándula parótida en concordancian con los reportes internacionales; siendo el adenoma pleomorfo seguido del tumor de Whartin, los tumores más comunes que afectan más al género femenino y al lado derecho. La parotidectomia como tratamiento para el manejo de neoplasias parotídeas benignas y malignas de bajo grado es efectiva por la no recidiva a la fecha sin mayores complicaciones.
Application of Production-Oriented Approach in College English Instruction in China: A Case Study
Authors: Zhang Hong
Published: September 2020

With effective learning as its core principle, Production-oriented Approach (POA) was developed to address the problems of English classroom instruction in China, such as text-centeredness, the separation of learning and using and “dumb English”. This study applied POA to college English classroom instruction in order to examine its effects on English learning and explore its implications for English instruction in the EFL context. Twenty-two second-year students majoring in Applied English in a Sino-US cooperative education program participated in the study. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to the students at the end of each unit and the semester, and semi-structured interviews with fifteen participants to elicit information about students’ motivation, engagement, reflections upon their learning process, and perceptions on the POA class. A variety of assessment tools, including the Teacher-Student Collaborative Assessment approach, were applied to evaluate students’ performance and progress. The study revealed that POA played a positive role in stimulating students’ learning motivation and enhancing students’ communicative competence, especially in speaking and writing. However, the implementation of POA should also be adapted to learner’s variables and needs so that POA can realize its values and create successful results in practice. 
A Systematic Review on School Air Quality and Its Impact on Student’s Health in Tropical Countries
Authors: Wispriyono Bambang , Hartono Budi , Wulandari Ririn Arminsih , Pakpahan Sasnila , Aryati Gita Permata , Nurmalasari Nurmalasari , Assetya Okky
Published: September 2020

Poor air quality in school areas has a negative impact on the student’s health. Several studies in tropical countries have reported the risk exposure and environmental factors that were associated to the air quality in school areas. This paper presents a review of several case study research associated to air pollutants and environmental factors on the surrounding school environment and the health impact on students in tropical country. We selected and reviewed 18 research papers related to air quality in schools. The selection method was based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Throughout these studies, the most common source of air pollutants found in the classroom was particulate matter. Air quality in schools is affected by the distance between the school and the source of pollutants, ventilation, inhabitant, and season. Exposure to poor indoor air quality can increase health risk, respiratory problems, ocular problems, and students’ absence from school.
The Social and Economic Correlates of Tobacco Consumption in Developing Countries Compared to Developed Countries: Evidence from Burkina Faso and Canada
Authors: Ouedraogo Ernest , Ouoba Yienouyaba Gaetan , Lompo Emmanuel
Published: September 2020

This paper examines the socio-demographic and economic factors affecting tobacco consumption in a developing country like Burkina Faso compared to a developed country like Canada. Using nationally representative data from the 2016 round of Burkina Faso’s Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) and the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) 2015-2016, we estimated multivariate fixed effects models to identify the social and economic factors associated with tobacco consumption in these countries. We find evidence that age has an inverted U-shaped positive effect on cigarettes consumption in both countries with a peak at 24-35 years old in Burkina Faso and a peak at 40-54 years old in Canada. Second, being single increases the consumption of cigarettes while education and employment reduce cigarettes consumption in both countries. The gender gap in tobacco consumption between men and women is larger in Burkina Faso (5.021 cigarettes) compared to Canada (1.45 cigarettes). Third, while income have a negative impact on cigarettes consumption in Canada, it displays a U-shape effect in Burkina Faso. Hence, the social and economic context should be considered by the international organization while addressing the issue of smoking in developed and developing countries.
Out-Of-Pocket Health Expenditure Among the Elderly in Kenya
Authors: Opondo Emmanuel Mulaa , Oleche Martine Odhiambo
Published: September 2020

Financial risk protection against the burden of out-of-pocket health expenditure (OOPHE) by achieving universal health coverage (UHC) is a key health priority for developing countries. The elderly is a vulnerable demographic group that need this protection. This study sought to analyze how selected social and demographic factors affect OOPHE among the elderly in Kenya. Further, it aimed to determine the distribution of OOPHE among the various wealth quintiles in the elderly using a cross-sectional study. Data was sourced from the Kenya Household Health Expenditure and Utilization Survey (KHHEUS) 2013. The sample size (2,853) consisted of individuals ≥ 60 years who had utilized health services. A multiple regression model and concentration curves were applied. Increasing age, having chronic illnesses, male gender, higher education level, more wealth, possessing health insurance, increased distance, and a higher number of visits to the health facility positively affected OOPHE. These results were statistically significant (P < .050) for presence of chronic illnesses, increasing age, possessing a health insurance cover and being in the richest wealth quintile and insignificant for the rest. Moreover, concentration curves revealed that out-of-pocket (OOP) health payments were concentrated in the richest quintile individuals. Consequently, OOPHE is a regressive way of funding health care among the elderly. In conclusion, elderly persons need financial protection when seeking health care: achievable mainly through health reforms, especially the ones targeting health insurance.
Assessment of Juvenile Growth and Yield Relationship Among Dwarf Cashew Types in Ghana
Authors: Dadzie A. M. , Adu-Gyamfi P. K. K. , Akpertey A. , Ofori A. , Opoku S. Y. , Yeboah J. , Akoto E. G. , Padi F. K. , Obeng-Bio E.
Published: September 2020

Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) is an important tropical cash crop cultivated in Ghana. It provides livelihood for about 200,000 people and contributes 6.1% to Ghana’s gross domestic product (GDP). Four Brazilian dwarf accessions were introduced to improve nut yield. Objectives of this study were to (1) assess the agronomic performance of the accessions across two contrasting ecologies, (2) determine environmental influence on juvenile growth, (3) determine the relationship between early vegetative growth and yield and (4) explore heritability and genetic advance for the measured agronomic traits. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with 3 replications. Results revealed significant (p < 0.05) environmental influence on growth and yield of cashew. Transitional savanna agro-ecology is more suitable for cashew growth and development. Crop year, location and crop year × location interactions also influenced most of the agronomic traits. Early growth characteristics alone were not enough to predict yield. Genotype B2 ranked highest yielding across the agro-ecologies. Moderate to high heritability and genetic advance estimates were observed for nut yield, plant height and girth, an indication of variability among accessions needed for cashew improvement in Ghana.