bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Experiencias de organización trans: el caso de la Asociación de Travestis, Transexuales y Transgéneros de Argentina filial Santiago del Estero.
Authors: Bravo Eugenia Florencia
Published: December 2019

En los 90, las personas trans feminizadas irrumpieron en la esfera pública a través de las primeras organizaciones surgidas en la ciudad de Buenos Aires con el propósito de visibilizar y denunciar los abusos policiales de los que eran víctimas por ejercer el trabajo sexual, al expresar una identidad de género distinta a la asignada socialmente.

Durante ese periodo, en todas las provincias de nuestro país regían edictos policiales, por lo que las representaciones de lo femenino sólo podían ejercerse puertas adentro.

La Asociación de Travestis, Transexuales y Transgéneros de Argentina (ATTTA) surge en ese entonces y constituye una Red Nacional que cuenta con 25 años de trabajo. Santiago del Estero fue la primera filial que abrió el camino para la federalización de la Asociación.

En esta sede, se llevan a cabo diversas actividades y se generan espacios de diálogo que contribuyen al mejoramiento de la calidad de vida de la población trans local, lo que favorece el cuestionamiento de las concepciones patriarcales dominantes que llevaron a las personas trans a auto percibirse y apreciarse según una imagen desvalorizada.

Mediante un enfoque etnográfico, se tratará de comprender las experiencias organizativas de las personas trans feminizadas que participan en la sede de ATTTA en Santiago del Estero.
La fragilidad del orden urbano desde un asentamiento informal
Authors: Canevari Tomás
Published: December 2019

El artículo presenta resultados del trabajo de campo en uno de los asentamientos informales más grandes del Gran La Plata, llamado Puente de Fierro. Se trata de una zona con elevada vulnerabilidad social y ambiental, fuertemente afectada por la peor inundación de la historia de la ciudad ocurrida el 2 de abril de 2013. Bajo la hipótesis de que este acontecimiento expuso la fragilidad del orden urbano a la vez que permitió problematizar y repensar la ciudad, el trabajo aborda esa disputa de sentidos tras el desastre desde un asentamiento informal y sus formas de organización y representación política signadas por la inestabilidad y la incertidumbre.
La construcción de un problema público. Identidad, gramática y acción colectiva
Authors: Herrero Vanesa Noemi
Published: December 2019

En este trabajo propongo analizar la construcción un problema público a partir de la experiencia colectiva de aquellas personas que utilizan la recolección, clasificación y venta de materiales reciclables como modo de subsistencia.

Interesa demostrar cómo desde la masificación del fenómeno del cartoneo a finales de la década de los 90 hasta la actualidad, a través de diferentes modalidades de acción colectiva, representación y estrategias en el espacio público se obtuvo como resultado la conversión de un problema particular a un problema público. Este problema refiere a las condiciones de trabajo, el reconocimiento de la actividad de recuperación de residuos y las condiciones de vida de miles de sujetos dedicados al cartón, el papel y la botella.
Caer en la universidad pública: trayectorias educativas en el marco de la política pública del Albergue Universitario
Authors: Mamani Gonzalo Ricardo
Published: December 2019

El presente artículo indagará en torno a cómo se configuraron las trayectorias educativas de los/as jóvenes graduados/as del Albergue Universitario de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata en su paso por la educación superior y esta beca otorgada por la prosecretaria de Bienestar Estudiantil de dicha casa de estudios. La hipótesis de este trabajo intenta complejizar acerca de los distintos marcos de políticas públicas de inclusión que lleva adelante dicha casa de estudios desde el año 2011 a partir de la creación de esta residencia estudiantil.
La dieta sexista
Authors: A G Oliveira Fabio
Published: December 2019

este trabajo no pretende afirmar que las opresiones específicas vivenciadas cotidianamente por las mujeres y los animales no humanos se produzcan de la misma manera y con la misma intensidad. Tampoco tiene la intención de proponer la idea de que el machismo recae sobre todas las mujeres con la misma intensidad, independientemente de su clase social, su raza, su orientación sexual, su franja etaria, la región donde vive, etc. Lo que se propone es una reflexión filosófica sobre las aproximaciones entre esas variantes de la opresión, lo que resulta en que se naturalice la objetificación de los cuerpos de las mujeres y los animales no humanos por medio del control biopolítico y necropolítico, que animaliza a las mujeres y feminiza a los animales. Destacaremos la manera como esa estructura de subyugación de las mujeres y los animales reaparece en nuestra cultura alimentaria. En tal sentido, cabe destacar que entenderemos la dieta como una parte constitutiva de una expresión cultural. Aquí destaco que la crítica ecofeminista no se limita a la forma en que nos apropiamos y exploramos los cuerpos para fines alimentarios. Es necesario observar, sin embargo, que en un mundo globalizado, donde los intereses de los conglomerados agroindustriales –especialmente del sector agropecuario– se expanden en perjuicio de la soberanía alimentaria, pensar la crítica ecofeminista al modelo de dieta alimentaria elogiado y propagado por todo el mundo se vuelve fundamental para comprender las nuevas formas de colonización. En tal sentido, trataré de observar bajo la óptica del ecofeminismo una forma de dominación alimentariapor medio de la explotación y la feminización de los animales no humanos, por un lado, y de la devastación de la naturaleza a partir de la aniquilación de los territorios de los pueblos y grupos étnicos tradicionales, por el otro. Denominaré a este paradigma colonización del paladar.
Animales inapropiados/bles. Notas sobre las relaciones entre transfeminismos y antiespecismos
Authors: González Anahí Gabriela
Published: December 2019

El presente artículo se propone abordar las relaciones entre feminismos y antiespecismos, en el contexto de la pregunta por el carácter sacrificial y normativo de lo humano. En primer lugar, se inscribirá la problematización del especismo en el marco de la deconstrucción del orden de poder que Donna Haraway denominó el “patriarcado capitalista blanco”. En segundo lugar, se establecerán algunos límites de cierto discurso feminista antiespecista, particularmente el de Carol Adams, en lo que concierne tanto a su visión binaria del género, como a su postura frente al trabajo sexual. Finalmente, se reflexionará sobre la potencialidad de pensar las políticas antiespecistas y veganas en clave interseccional, para así apostar por “alianzas” que desplacen la producción cis-heteropatriarcal, racista, capacitista y especista de la norma humana, y que además apuesten por la resistencia al modo capitalista de producción.
Maş Fasulyesi (Vigna radiata L.) ve Glutensiz Gıdalarda Kullanım Potansiyeli
Authors: TAŞKIN Bilge
Published: December 2019

Çölyaklı (gluten enteropatisi) bireylerin diyetlerinin temel besin öğelerince desteklenmesi, zenginleştirilmesi ve yeni formdaki gıda alternatiflerinin yaratılması yaşam kalitelerinin artırılması açısından önem arz etmektedir. Fonksiyonel özellikleri ve glutensiz ürünlerin besinsel profilini iyileştirme potansiyelleri nedeniyle baklagil, un ve bileşenlerinin glutensiz ürün formulasyonlarında kullanımı önerilmektedir. Bu çalışmada maş fasulyesinin fiziksel, kimyasal ve fonksiyonel özellikleri derlenmiştir. Yüksek besinsel içeriği, üstün fonksiyonel özellikleri (köpüklenme, su ve yağ absorblama, jelleşme), antioksidan kapasitesi ve iyi sindirilebilirlik gibi nitelikleri açısından maş fasulyesinin çölyaklı bireyler için glutensiz gıdalarda kullanım potansiyelinin yüksek olduğu ortaya konmuştur.
Sedative and cardiorespiratory effects of intramuscular administration of alfaxalone and butorphanol combined with acepromazine, midazolam, or dexmedetomidine in dogs
Authors: Murdock Melissa A. , Riccó Pereira Carolina H. , Aarnes Turi K. , Cremer Jeannette , Lerche Phillip , Bednarski Richard M.
Published: December 2019

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the sedative and cardiorespiratory effects of IM administration of alfaxalone and butorphanol combined with acepromazine, midazolam, or dexmedetomidine in dogs.

ANIMALS

6 young healthy mixed-breed hounds.

PROCEDURES

Dogs received each of 3 treatments (alfaxalone [2 mg/kg] and butorphanol [0.4 mg/kg] combined with acepromazine [0.02 mg/kg; AB-ace], midazolam [0.2 mg/kg; AB-mid], or dexmedetomidine [0.005 mg/kg; AB-dex], IM) in a blinded, randomized crossover-design study with a 1-week washout period between treatments. Sedation scores and cardiorespiratory variables were recorded at predetermined time points. Data were analyzed by use of mixed-model ANOVA and linear generalized estimating equations with post hoc adjustments.

RESULTS

All treatments resulted in moderate to deep sedation (median score, ≥ 15/21) ≤ 5 minutes after injection. Sedation scores did not differ among treatments until the 40-minute time point, when the score was higher for AB-dex than for other treatments. Administration of AB-dex resulted in median scores reflecting deep sedation until 130 minutes, versus 80 and 60 minutes for AB-ace and AB-mid, respectively, after injection. Heart rate, cardiac output, and oxygen delivery decreased significantly after AB-dex, but not AB-ace or AB-mid administration. Respiratory variables remained within clinically acceptable ranges after all treatments. Undesirable recovery characteristics were observed in 4 dogs after AB-mid treatment. Four dogs required atipamezole administration 180 minutes after AB-dex injection.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE

All protocols produced reliable sedation. The results indicated that in young, healthy dogs, AB-mid may produce undesirable recovery characteristics; AB-dex treatment caused cardiovascular depression and should be used with caution.
Metal-morfozy. O języku dziennikarstwa metalowego w miesięczniku „Rock’N’Roll” w latach 1990–1991
Authors: Florczyk Tomasz
Published: December 2019

Metal-morphoses On the language of metal journalism in the monthly ”Rock’N’Roll” in 1990-1991 This article is an attempt at analyzing the language of journalists dealing with different types of metal music in the “Rock’N’Roll” magazine, which appeared in 1990-1991. The period after the transformation of the system in Poland is particularly interesting because of the development of music journalism, and the ”Rock’N’Roll” seems to be the bravest music magazine of that time. Cycles of articles, concert reviews, disc reviews, analysis of the phenomenon – all of them constitute a very intriguing picture of this period in the development of musical awareness of Polish heavy metal audience.
Sprawozdanie z III edycji konferencji naukowej zorganizowanej w rocznicę śmierci Tadeusza Kantora "Media w teatrze/teatr w mediach", Uniwersytet Pedagogiczny im. Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie, 7.12.2018
Authors: Kosek Jakub
Published: December 2019

Sprawozdanie z konferencji naukowej zorganizowanej przez Katedrę Mediów i Badań Kulturowych Instytutu Filologii Polskiej UP oraz krakowski Ośrodek Badań nad Mediami.
Głos prekursora heavymetalowego brzmienia... O autobiografii "Iron man". "Moja podróż przez niebo i piekło z Black Sabbath" Tony’ego Iommiego
Authors: Kosek Jakub
Published: December 2019

The voice of the precursor of heavy metal sound. About the Tony Iommi’s autobiography "Iron man". "My journey through heaven and hell with Black Sabbath"

This article focuses on the some aspects of the autobiography of heavy metal music precursor Tony Iommi. Text Iron man. My journey through the sky and hell with Black Sabbath was considered in the context of category of autobiographical memory. Special attention was paid to the main characters of narrative and to the specific and crucial events of the artist’s life.
Cyberpsychologia. Nowe perspektywy badania mediów i ich użytkowników
Authors: Ogonowska Agnieszka
Published: December 2019

Cyberpsychology. New perspectives in researching media and their users
Abstract
The aim of the article is a synthetic presentation of the origins and directions of development of cyberpsychology and its relationships with other disciplines of science, as well as the indication of the possibility of using cyberpsychological research in media studies and analyzes dedicated to new media and their users.
Efficacy of Chinese Children's Asthma Action Plan in the management of children with asthma
Authors: Zhu Kang , Xiang Li , Shen Kunling
Published: December 2019

Background: Abundant evidence has proven the effectiveness of following an asthma action plan for children. China released its first children's asthma action plan in 2017 to improve asthma control. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of the Chinese
Children's Asthma Action Plan (CCAAP) in the management of children with asthma. Methods: Children with persistent asthma (6‐14 years old) at 10 tertiary hospitals were randomized to receive either CCAAP instructions (intervention group, n = 87) or no plan (control
group, n = 86) in addition to the usual asthma care, including education, stepwise asthma therapy, and regular outpatient follow-up. Children were followed up by using a serial measurement of outcomes over the course of 3 months. Results: CCAAP instructions did not have
a significant effect on any of outcomes compared with the intervention group: (1) variables related to asthma exacerbation, including the number of patients (p = 0.09), symptomatic days (p = 0.658), severity, medication (courses of reliever, p = 0.696; combined rhinitis medication, p = 0.081;
combined oral antibiotics, p = 0.852), missed work days (p = 0.538) or school days (p = 0.441), and economic costs (p = 0.898); (2) asthma control (p = 0.180); or (3) pulmonary function parameters during the follow-up period. Both groups showed significant improvement in asthma control (both
p < 0.001) and pulmonary function (p < 0.017) from baseline to the 3-month follow-up. Conclusion: The results of this study indicated that provision of CCAAP may play a useful role in the management of children with asthma, but there were no greater benefits than
usual asthma care. We need to plan a larger appropriately powered study.
Outdated allergens are similar to unexpired extracts for the detection of allergen sensitization
Authors: Stein Miguel L. , Ramikhanov Larissa , Boaz Mona , Schwartz Orna , Faitelson Yoram
Published: December 2019

Background: Allergen extracts have relatively short shelf lives, which limits their use and increase financial loss and waste on unused extracts. It is thus important to determine if efficacy persists beyond the expiration date. Objective: To determine
the in vivo efficacy and bioavailability of outdated allergen extracts for diagnosis of allergic sensitizations. Methods: We enrolled 34 participants with allergic rhinitis and 5 participants with Hymenoptera hypersensitivity. After confirming allergen sensitization
with the unexpired extracts, each participant had a second skin test with the matched outdated one (up to 7 years after the expiration date). All pairs of extracts were from the same company, stored under identical conditions, and tested for microbiologic contamination. The results of 356
skin-prick tests between expired and 111 unexpired extracts were compared. Results: None of the extracts had bacterial or fungal contamination. All outdated extracts produced a positive wheal reaction, with an average of 9.4 mm, which was not significantly different than
the unexpired allergens. Seven years outdated lyophilized Hymenoptera extracts showed no significant differences in the wheal's size for the intradermal test at 1 μg/mL, between 5 and 9 mm. Conclusion: Outdated allergen extracts were safe and did not seem to differ in
potency and bioavailability from unexpired extracts for the detection of allergen sensitization by skin-prick testing. These results supported our hypothesis that allergen extracts have efficacy and bioavailability that extend beyond the expiry date provided by the manufacturer. For the diagnosis
of aeroallergens and Hymenoptera sensitization, it seemed that allergens can be used beyond the expiration date.
The role of antioxidants and 25-hydroxyvitamin D during pregnancy in the development of allergic diseases in early school-age children ‐ Polish Mother and Child Cohort Study
Authors: Bobrowska-Korzeniowska Monika , Jerzyńska Joanna , Polańska Kinga , Gromadzińska Jolanta , Hanke Wojciech , Wasowicz Wojciech , Stelmach Iwona
Published: December 2019

Purpose: Based on the available data, alterations of the antioxidant defense as well as the vitamin status in mothers may affect the prenatal process of lung and immune system development as a pathophysiological background of increased prevalence of allergic diseases. The
primary aim of the current study was to assess the associations among cord blood concentrations of zinc (Zn); copper (Cu); selenium (Se); β-carotene; and vitamin A, E, and D, and the occurrence of atopic dermatitis, food allergy, allergic rhinitis, and asthma in early school-age children.
Methods: We evaluated 211 children, 7‐9 years old, from the Polish Mother and Child Cohort Study. the women were interviewed during pregnancy to collect demographic and socioeconomic data, and the medical and reproductive history. At delivery, umbilical cord blood plasma
was sampled. Seven to nine years after the birth, the child's exposure and health status (including skin-prick test and spirometry for allergy assessment and urine sample for cotinine level) were examined. In the analyses, a multivariable model was applied. Results: Statistically
significant relationships were found among Zn; Cu; Se; and vitamin A, E, and D concentrations in cord blood; and the prevalence of food allergy, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, and asthma in children ages 7‐9 years after adjustment for several confounders. Conclusion:
We showed an imbalance in the antioxidant defense system in cord blood, which may lead to the occurrence of allergic diseases later in life. The maternal diet may have substantial potential to modify immune tolerance and, consequently, the development of allergic disease in the offspring.Clinical
trial NCT01861548, www.clinicaltrials.gov
Anti-diabetic Activity of Few India Indigenous Medicinal Plants
Authors: Nagar Rajesh , Patel Rakesh
Published: December 2019

The traditional system of medicine is so ingrained in our culture that, about 75% of the Indian population depends on this indigenous system for relief. With such a huge section of an ever increasing population relying on herbal remedies, it is imperative that the plant products which have been in use for such a long time be scientifically supported for their efficacy. Diabetes a metabolic disorders is most frequent occurring disease in India. The present paper reports with the investigation of antidiabetic potential of Eugenia jambolana (Bark), Phyllanthus niruri (Whole plant), Momordica charantia Linn. (Seeds) and Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (Leaves).
Evaluation of Anticonvulsant Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Leaves of Cajanus cajan (L) Millsp. In Rodents
Authors: Kore Ankita Prakash , Naikwade Nilofar Shahnwaj , Ladda Padma Laxmikant , Shikalgar Tabbasum Shabbirahmad , Patil Shirish Sidgonda
Published: December 2019

Cajanus cajan (L) Millsp. is the perennial plant belongs to family Fabaceae, commonly called as Pigeon pea plant.  The presence of phytoconstituents like flavonoids, the flavanone (substituted) from Cajanus cajan (L) Millsp. have in vitro neuroactive property. This flavanone named as pinostrobin helps to inhibit voltage – gated sodium channels. Because of its bioactive phytoconstituents it may act as antiepileptic drug. To avoid problems like ADR herbal plant might be alternative to treat epilepsy. The current study was therefore carried out to evaluate antiepileptic activity of Ethanolic extract of leaves of Cajanus cajan in rodents. The effect of ELECC in MES-induced convulsions in rat and PTZ-induced convulsion in mice was evaluated using doses 100 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg for 7 days. Phenytoin (25 mg/kg), Diazepam (4 mg/kg) was used as standard drug for respective model. Depending on the model, outcome measures were abolishment of Hind Limb Tonic Extensor phase in MES-induced convulsion in rat and onset of latency, recovery or death in PTZ-induced convulsion in mice as well as biochemical estimation of amino acid neurotransmitter (GABA, Glutamate) were evaluated. The ELECC at doses 100 and 200 mg/kg significantly delayed the HLTE phase in MES-induced convulsions in rat whereas, significantly increased onset of latency in PTZ-induced convulsion in mice. It also showed significant (p>0.0001) effect on the level of GABA and Glutamate in dose dependent manner in both models. The phytochemical study of C. cajan showed the presence of Glycosides, Flavonoids, Flavonones, Steroids, Tannins, Fixed oil, Fatty acids and Proteins. As the flavonoids present in C. cajan may contribute to the anticonvulsant activity of the plant. Therefore, the presence of such compounds in the extract may be responsible for the anticonvulsant effect. Therefore, present study validates its anticonvulsant activity. Further, research is required to elucidate its specific mechanism of action and isolation of responsible active principles.
Design and in vivo Evaluation of Manidipine by Self-Nanoemulsifying Drug Delivery Systems
Authors: Reddy S. Srikanth , Suresh G.
Published: December 2019

The current research is aimed at developing liquid self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system (liquid-SNEDDS) of Manidipine for enhanced solubility and oral bioavailability. The Manidipine SNEDDS are formulated with excipients comprising of Capmul MCM (oil phase), Transcutol P (surfactant) Lutrol L 300 as co-surfactant. The prepared fifteen formulations of Manidipine SNEDDS analysed for emulsification time, percentage transmittance, particle size, in vitro drug release, and stability studies. In vivo pharmacokinetic studies of the optimized formulation were carried out in Wistar rats in comparison with control (pure drug). The morphology of Manidipine SNEDDS indicates spherical shape with uniform particle distribution. The percentage drug release from optimized formulation F14 is 98.24 ± 5.14%. The particle size F14 formulation was 22.4 nm and Z-Average 23.3 nm. The PDI and zeta potential of Manidipine SNEDDS optimized formulation (F14) were 0.313 and-5.1mV respectively. From in vivo bioavailability data the optimized formulation exhibited a significantly greater Cmax and Tmax of the SNEDDS was found to be 3.42 ± 0.46ng/ml & 2.00 ± 0.05 h respectively. AUC0-∞ infinity for formulation was significantly higher (11.25 ± 3.45 ng.h/ml) than pure drug (7.45 ± 2.24ng. h/ml). Hence a potential SNEDDS formulation of Manidipine developed with enhanced solubility and bioavailability.
Adapting Technology Acceptance Model to Predict Attitudes Toward Using E-Management Exploratory study of the views of the heads of the scientific departments at the University of Duhok
Authors: Ismael Hadi Kh. , Abbas Saad F.
Published: December 2019

This study aimed to present the concept of (TAM) and e-management, and use the two constructsof TAM (perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness) as perceptual determinants for attitudes toward using e-management at the University of Duhok.

The study adopted the descriptive approach, and utilized the questionnaire for data collection.

The study society consisted of all Heads of scientific departments at the university during the academic year 2016/2017 (N=52). The questionnaire was distributed to all members of the study society, and the response rate was (100%). A numerous of statistical methods were used to analyze the data and test the hypotheses which provided for the existence of significant correlation and impact between both perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness and the attitudes towards using e-management.

The results of study showed that most of the respondents held a positive attitude towards using e-management. The results also showed that there is a statistically significant impact of both perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness on the attitudes towards using e-management, with moral significance at (P ≤ 0.01). The study presented a set of suggestions among them developing training programs that raise the level of perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness of e-management among administrative leaders in the university, and qualify them to deal with the use of e-management.
Oligarchic Media Ownership and Polarized Television Coverage in Indonesia’s 2014 Presidential Election
Authors: Fahadi Prasakti Ramadhana
Published: December 2019

It has been argued that the media ownership is an influential factor determining the content production and performance of the media. However, knowledge about the characteristics of the media ownership and its impacts on the coverage of general election by the media has been less researched. Judging by such developments, this work raises the following question: how did the oligarchic ownership of the Indonesian news television channels determine the ways in which they covered two candidates who ran for president in 2014? By selecting TV One and Metro TV as a case study, this work extracts reports on the ways in which these news TV channels have produced news content related to the 2014 general election using qualitative and thematic content analyses. The findings are as follows: In the 2014 Indonesian presidential election, both TV One and Metro TV failed to comply with the ideal journalistic principles of covering both sides, objective and balanced reporting, as required by the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission, while broadcasting news about the two presidential candidates. Instead, the television stations preferred to broadcast the polarized news coverage of the presidential candidates. TV One appeared to show more support for the Prabowo-Hatta Rajasa presidential candidate pair, while Metro TV favoured the Joko Widodo-Jusuf Kalla presidential candidate pair. This suggests that oligarchic media ownership strongly influenced the content production and performance of these news TV channels. They were used by oligarchs who have the media company to convey their personal political agendas in the hope that it will influence, or even set, the public’s agenda.
The Rise of Indonesian Feminist Activism on Social Media
Authors: Parahita Gilang Desti
Published: December 2019

Some studies have discussed digital activism and politics in Indonesia. However, studies investigating the phenomenon of Indonesian feminist activism on social media have  yet to be conducted. On the other hand, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and also other online platforms have become a fertile site for the public to aspire their views and mobilize people for some causes, including  social media accounts voicing feminist perspectives in Indonesian online sphere. This study uncovers the actors behind and goals of feminism activists who create accounts on social media such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. The method of the study is snow-ball interviews, content analyses of Instagram posts, and close observation on public activities of the important figures within the movement on their social media account, as well as their writings. This study found that Indonesian digital feminism activists have started with the agencies of the young women of Indonesia in the circle of senior feminists in Jakarta, as well as feminist emerging from the GusDurian network. Basic literacy and digital literacy have facilitated the activists with capability to articulate and share their ideas. Eventually, the activists initiate the movement on social media which  functions as a means of creating digital safe place, sharing personal stories, providing online discussion forum, promoting marches and offline discussion events, responding to criticisms and oppositional standpoints, as well as conducting and publishing research.
Psychiatric co-morbidity and asthma: A pilot study utilizing a free use tool to improve asthma care
Authors: Paquet Jacquelyn , Mah Dennell , Saad Emad , Beach Jeremy , Vethanayagam Dilini
Published: December 2019

Purpose: To assess the prevalence of co-morbid psychiatric disorders in asthmatic patients in a Western Canadian Regional Severe Asthma Center.

Methods: A prospective study was completed of patients evaluated through the Edmonton Regional Severe Asthma Clinic (ERSAC). A standardised evaluation, the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) screen was used to identify possible psychiatric disorders.

Results: Twenty-four individuals with moderate to severe asthma, who presented for treatment at ERSAC, were recruited and underwent assessment with the MINI screen. The average patient age was 48 years (range 18–81 years). Nine patients were male and fifteen were female. Twenty subjects (83%) screened positive for a possible psychiatric co-morbidity using the MINI screen. The most common psychiatric co-morbidities identified were post-traumatic stress disorder (50% of the sampled population), depressive episode or persistent depressive disorder (42%), substance/alcohol abuse (33%), generalized anxiety disorder (335), manic episode (25%), agoraphobia (21%), panic disorder (21%) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (17%). Some individuals had more than one concomitant possible psychiatric co-morbidity identified by the MINI screen.

Conclusions: Psychiatric co-morbidity was confirmed to be common in patients with moderate-severe asthma. In individuals with asthma, the MINI screen appeared to be a simple and useful clinical tool to screen for untreated/sub-optimally-managed psychiatric co-morbidities that may impact management.
My thanks to our Peer Reviewers
Authors: Bortolussi Robert
Published: December 2019

In this age of “fake news” and “predatory journals”, the peer review process could never be more important. A knowledgeable reviewer plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity of the scientific process. In fact, without adequate peer review, academic excellence would falter.

So my hat is off to the 84 people who provided their time and expertise in formulating their reviews for the journal of Clinical and Investigative Medicine (CIM).
PERBAIKAN POLA TANAM LAHAN KERING DENGAN PENDEKATAN CIRCULAR ECONOMY MENUJU AGRO-EKOWISATA
Authors: Moata Melinda R.S. , Tome Vini D , Kuang Stefanus , Gharu Blasius
Published: December 2019

AbstractDesa Oelbiteno merupakan salah satu desa dari empat desa yang ada di Kecamatan Fatuleu Tengah yang merupakan salah satu tempat wisata alam di Kab. Kupang-NTT.Â  Daerah ini memiliki potensi pengembangan agroekowisata. Namun sistem pertanian rakyatnya masih bersifat konvensional. Karena itu, untuk peningkaan pertumbuahan eknomi desa dan masyarakat perlu adanya alih guna lahan dari pertanian campuran subsistem menjadi agroekowisata. Diikuti oleh peningkatan produktivitas lahan melalui perbaikan pola tanam lahan kering sesuai kearifan lokal. Â Kegiatan ini adalah pemberdayaan masyarakat melalui desain kebun model pertanian lahan kering, membimbing dan mendampingi petani agar usaha taninya dapat bernilai ekonomis dan mempunyai dampak ekologi yang baik. Dengan memanfaatkan beberapa objek alam (mata air dan kolam), produk pertanain lahan kering dengan pola tanam bedengan sejajar kontur, dan aplikasi pertanian organik berbahan local dengan pendekatan circular economy telah menambah pemahaman, sikap dan ketrampilan dalam rangka upaya perbaikan pertanian lahan kering yang sehat dan berkelanjutan. AbstractDesa Oelbiteno merupakan salah satu desa dari empat desa yang ada di Kecamatan Fatuleu Tengah yang merupakan salah satu tempat wisata alam di Kab. Kupang-NTT.Â  Daerah ini memiliki potensi pengembangan agroekowisata. Namun sistem pertanian rakyatnya masih bersifat konvensional. Karena itu, untuk peningkaan pertumbuahan eknomi desa dan masyarakat perlu adanya alih guna lahan dari pertanian campuran subsistem menjadi agroekowisata. Diikuti oleh peningkatan produktivitas lahan melalui perbaikan pola tanam lahan kering sesuai kearifan lokal. Â Kegiatan ini adalah pemberdayaan masyarakat melalui desain kebun model pertanian lahan kering, membimbing dan mendampingi petani agar usaha taninya dapat bernilai ekonomis dan mempunyai dampak ekologi yang baik. Dengan memanfaatkan beberapa objek alam (mata air dan kolam), produk pertanain lahan kering dengan pola tanam bedengan sejajar kontur, dan aplikasi pertanian organik berbahan local dengan pendekatan circular economy telah menambah pemahaman, sikap dan ketrampilan dalam rangka upaya perbaikan pertanian lahan kering yang sehat dan berkelanjutan.
PROGRAM DOKTOR MENGABDI DIVERSIFIKASI PRODUK OLAHAN BERBASIS MANGROVE DI DESA BANYUURIP KECAMATAN UJUNG PANGKAH KABUPATEN GRESIK JAWATIMUR
Authors: Rahman Muhammad Arif , Yona Defri , Hidayati Nurin , Sari Syarifah Hikmah Julinda , Rodliyah Iis Nur
Published: December 2019

Sejak tahun 2013, Pemerintah Desa Banyuurip bersama dengan Kelompok Pelestari Mangrove dan Lingkungan Banyuurip mendirikan Kawasan Ekowisata dan Konservasi Mangrove yang dikenal dengan nama Banyuurip Mangrove Center (BMC). Selain sebagai tempat pembibitan dan pelestarian mangrove, kawasan ekowisata yang mulai dibuka pada tahun 2015 ini memiliki berbagai jenis mangrove dengan jenis yang mendominasi adalah Avicennia sp. dan Rhizophora. Saat buah mangrove melimpah, penduduk sekitar BMC kadang memanfaatkannya sebagai olahan seperti sirup dan jenang untuk dikonsumsi sendiri. Berangkat dari permasalahan ini, Program Doktor Mengabdi Universitas Brawijaya Tahun 2018 dilakukan untuk membantu para pengelola ekowisata mangrove dalam memanfaatkan dan mengelola produk-produk mangrove untuk mengembangkan ekowisata mangrove yang telah berjalan. Kegiatan yang dilakukan untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut adalah dengan mengadakan pelatihan pengolahan produk mangrove oleh praktisi dari Lamongan yang telah sukses mengolah kopi mangrove serta tim dari KeSEMaT, Semarang yang telah memiliki banyak desa binaan dengan berbagai macam produk seperti stik mangrove, krupuk mangrove, cendol mangrove serta batik mangrove. Dengan adanya pemanfaatan dan pengelolaan produk mangrove, maka BMC diharapkan dapat menjadi satu paket tempat wisata yang lengkap, yakni wisata alam, wisata pendidikan, dan juga wisata ekonomi.Kata kunci: BMC, Mangrove Jawa Timur, Produk Mangrove
PENGEMBANGAN SENTRA AGRIBISNIS BAWANG PUTIH DI KECAMATAN SUKAPURA KABUPATEN PROBOLINGGO
Authors: Siswadi Edi , Yusuf Cholyubi , Sukri Muhammad Zayin , Firgiyanto Refa
Published: December 2019

Kabupaten Probolinggo termasuk daerah yang memiliki potensi yang luas untuk ditanami bawang putih dilihat dari peta eksisting dan potensi pengembangan bawang putih nasional. Salah satu kecamatan yang prospek besar untuk dijadikan sebagai sentra agribisnis baru bawang putih adalah kecamatan Sukapura Kabupaten Probolinggo. Salah satu Gapoktan yang telah membudidayakan bawang putih adalah Gapoktan Agro Horti Mandiri yang berasal dari Desa Wonokerta di lereng Gunung Bromo dengan ketinggian tempat Â± 1.350 m dpl dengan jumlah anggota 71 Orang petani. Penerapan sistem sentra agribisnis yang telah berjalan pada kawasan ini tetapi masih belum optimal berdasarkan survey pendahuluan yang telah dilaksanakan oleh tim pengusul antara lain yaitu rendahnya pengetahuan para petani terkait dengan bibit yang berkualitas dan proses pembenihan bawang putih yang didukung oleh tidak adanya penangkar benih dalam jumlah memadai sehingga kebutuhan benih masih bergantung dari pasokan dari luar dengan kualitas yang rendah, belum diterapkannya sistem GAP yang terlihat dari rendahnya kualitas dan kuantitas hasil, rendahnya pengetahuan petani terkait dengan sistem pemasaran pemasaran hasil yang didukung oleh lemahnya sistem kelembagan pertanian. Berkaitan dengan berbagai permasalahan tersebut, Tim pelaksanaan program pengabdian PKM akan memberikan penyuluhan, pelatihan dan pendampingan terkait dengan perbenihan bawang putih, penerapan sistem GAP Â pada budidaya tanaman bawang putih dan memberikan pelatihan manajemen pemasaran dan keuangan berbasis on line system.Hasil yang telah dicapai selama kegiatan pengabdian antara lain yaitu tim telah melakukan kegiatan pengabdian mulai dari kegiatan penyuluhan dan pendampingan mengenai program perbenihan dan pembentukan demplot pertanaman bawang putih berdasarkan pada SOP bawang putih yang telah dibuat terlebih dahulu oleh TIM dengan inovasi penerapan teknologi vernalisasi. Selain itu, Tim pengabdian juga telah membuat Wab Gapoktan dengan tujuan agar informasi menganai Gapoktan dapat lebih luas tersebar serta sekaligus dapat membantu dalam proses pemasaran secara online agar terjadi peningkatan kinerja kelompok guna meningkatkan posisi tawar petani dalam mendukung sistem agribisnis pertanian. Pengabdian PKM telah mampu meningkatkan pengetahuan petani dalam penerapan budidaya sesuai GAP dan pemasaran produk yang berkelanjutan dengan kualitas yang lebih baik.Â Keywords : Bawang putih, berkelanjutan, vernalisasi, website.
Determination of HeaDetermination of Some Heavy Metals in Three Fish Species from Duhok City Markets in Kurdistan of Iraq
Authors: Ahmed Shahyan S. , Hasan Mahmood A.
Published: December 2019

In this study, the concentrations of some heavy metals including Al, Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn, Cd, Co, Cr, Ni and Pb were determined in the muscles of three commercial fish species available in Duhok city markets in two seasons, using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), after the wet digestion process. Lowest and highest mean values of metals in µg/g (dry weight) were as follows: Al: Under Detection Limit (UDL)-3.71, Cu: UDL-4.00, Fe: 5.40-21.44, Mn: UDL-3.45, Zn: 13.38-140.11, while Cd, Co, Cr, Ni, and Pb were not detected. The highest levels of Al, Fe and Zn were recorded in Shukhat fish species, and the highest levels of Cu and Mn were recorded in Shabout in the winter season. The highest level of all metals was recorded for Zn (172.8 µg/g) with the highest mean value of (140.11 µg/g) in Shukhat species during winter.  Most heavy metal concentrations were below the international permissible limits for fish, however, some of the maximum and mean values of metals were above the international standards. Fe concentrations were above the maximum allowable limits set by WHO (1999). Zn concentrations were above the maximum permissible limits set by joint FAO/WHO (1989) and FAO (2012).
Measurement of Some Argon Plasma Parameters Glow Discharge Under Axial Magnetic Field
Authors: Karim Pshtiwan M.A. , Mayi Diyar S. , Al-Hakary Shamo Kh.
Published: December 2019

This paper investigates the characteristics some of argon plasma parameters of glow discharge under axial magnetic field. The DC power supply of range (0-6000) V is used as a breakdown voltage to obtain the discharge of argon gas. The discharge voltage-current (V-I) characteristic curves and Paschen’s curves as well as the electrical conductivity were studied with the presents of magnetic field confinement at different gas pressures. The magnetic field up to 25 mT was obtained using four coils of radius 6 cm and 320 turn by passing A.C current up to 5 Amperes. Spectroscopic measurements are employed for purpose of estimating two main plasma parameters electron temperature (Te) and electron density (ne). Emission spectra from positive column (PC) zone of the discharge have been studies at different values of magnetic field and pressures at constant discharge currents of 1.5 mA. Electron temperature (Te) and its density are calculated from the ratio of the intensity of two emission lines of the same lower energy levels. Experimental results show the abnormal glow region characteristics (positive resistance). Breakdown voltage versus pressure curves near the curves of paschen and decrease as magnetic field increases due to magnetic field confinement of plasma charged particles. Also the electrical conductivity increases due to enhancing magnetic field at different gas pressures. Both temperature density of electron and the intensities of two selected emission lines decrease with increasing pressure due decreasing of mean free path of electron. Electron density increase according to enhancing magnetic field, while the intensity of emitting lines tends to decrease.
Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infections and Their Antimicrobial Sensitivity Among Diabetic and Non Diabetic Patients in Zakho
Authors: Jameel Ahmed Y. , Artoshi Diyar M.E.
Published: December 2019

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common bacterial infections in diabetics and non-diabetics. Worldwide about one hundred fifty million people are infected with UTI each year. Indifference in diabetes management has been shown to increase the risk of complications. This may lead to different microbial infections including UTI. UTI is often treated with various broad-spectrum antibiotics due to concerns about infection with resistant organisms.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of UTI and antibiotic sensitivity pattern in both diabetic and non-diabetic patients attended the Zakho Emergency Hospital and Chamiskho Health Center at refugee camp in Zakho city.

Methods: Midstream urine sample was collected from 316 patients attended Zakho Emergency Hospital and Chamiskho Health Center from September 2018 to January 2019 in Zakho city.

Results: 316 samples were collected from diabetic and non-diabetics, 195 (61.70%) sample were collected from diabetics and 121 (38.30%) sample were collected from non-diabetic patients. The frequency of male and female was 101 (31.96%) and 215 (68.04%) respectively. The top five dominant bacteria isolated in this study were Escherichia coli (43.20%), Klebsiella pneumoniae (19.90%), Proteus mirabilis (11.65%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (8.73%) and Staphylococcus aureus (6.31%). The isolated bacteria were highly sensitive to meropenem (100%) followed by imipenem (97% sensitive) and less sensitive to ciprofloxacine, amikacin and nitrofurantoin. While most of the isolates were resistance to tetracycline(21% sensitive), ampicillin (22% sensitive) and piperacillin (28% sensitive).

Conclusion: Analysis of the results showed that urinary tract infection is more prevalence in diabetic than non-diabetics and in female than male. Also, the most commonly isolated bacterium was E. coli. Most isolated pathogens show high resistance to tetracycline and ampicillin.
A User-Based Method To Test The Usability of University of Zakho Website
Authors: Ahmed Nawzat S.
Published: December 2019

Websites developed for an organisation, especially a university, always need maintenance and improvements to increase user satisfaction and to provide an environment that provides up-to-date information and services in efficient ways. Unfortunately, academic websites are often designed depended on the structure and objectives of an organisation, rather than on whether students, lecturers, and administrative staff find the website usable. This leaves the website users’ needs and expectations unsatisfied. The University of Zakho (UoZ), a public university in the Kurdistan Regional Government, is developing its website to include most of the information required. However, the usability of this website still needs to be checked to know whether or not it satisfies users. This study employs a user-based method to get the rate of usability satisfaction from the perspective of students and academic staff, and it investigates whether the occupation has significant impacts on usability satisfaction. This method is achieved by using a Website Analysis and Measurement Inventory (WAMMI) questionnaire, which is including five factors: attractiveness, controllability, helpfulness, efficiency, and learnability. The study offers recommendations and suggestions to the UoZ web developers for improving the website during the maintenance period. Further, this study proposes ways to enhance the academic websites usability.
Dokuma, Giyim Eşyası ve Deri Sanayi Sektörü’ndeki İşletmelerin Performanslarının Değerlendirilmesi: VIKOR ve TOPSIS Yöntemleri
Authors: EKİZLER Hüseyin
Published: December 2019

Günümüzde
işletmeler hem kendi durumlarını gözlemlemek, hem de rakiplerine kıyasla ne
ölçüde verimli ve etkin olduklarını belirlemek açısından performanslarını
sürekli olarak değerlendirmek durumundadırlar. Bu amaçtan hareketle Türkiye’de
toplam istihdamın yaklaşık olarak %7’sini oluşturan Dokuma, Giyim Eşyası ve
Deri Sanayi Sektörü’nde yer alan ve Borsa İstanbul (BİST)’da işlem gören 19
adet işletmenin 2011-2018 yılları arasındaki finansal oranları kullanılarak
performansları değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışmada, nakit oran, kaldıraç oranı, aktif
devir hızı, dönem karındaki büyüme, net kar marjı ve pazar payı olmak üzere
sekiz yıllık göstergeleri analize dahil edilmiştir. İşletmelerin
performanslarına göre sıralanmasında literatürde de sıklıkla kullanılan çok
kriterli karar verme (ÇKKV) tekniklerinden VIKOR ve TOPSIS yöntemleri ayrı ayrı
kullanılmıştır. Her iki yöntemle de göstergeXyıl olarak belirlenen kriterler
hem eşit ağırlıklı, hem de yıllara göre artan ağırlıklı olmak üzere toplamda
dört ayrı finansal performans sıralaması yapılmıştır. Elde edilen sıralamalarda
benzer sonuçlar gözlenmiş ve metodolojik farklılıklardan dolayı sıralama
sonuçlarındaki herhangi bir değişikliği belirlemek amacıyla Kendall uyum
katsayısı ile istatistiksel olarak test edilmiştir.
Taş ve Toprağa Dayalı Sektörde Faaliyet Gösteren Şirketlerin Finansal Başarısızlık Risklerinin Tahmin Edilmesi
Authors: AKYÜZ Fatma
Published: December 2019

İşletmeler faaliyetlerini gerçekleştirirken birçok gidere katlandıkları gibi, sözkonusu giderlerinden daha fazla gelir elde etmeyi ve büyümeyi arzu etmektedirler. Bu noktada finansal risk düzeylerinin en aza indirilmesi ve piyasa koşullarını da göz önüne alınarak hareket edilmesi gerekmektedir. Günümüzde şirketler zaman zaman finansal açıdan sıkıntılı dönemlerle karşı karşıya kalabilmektedir. Bu dönemleri bazı şirketler kayıplarla da olsa atlatabilirken, bazı şirketler ise iflas gibi olumsuz durumlarla karşılaşıp piyasadan yok olmaktadır.
Bu çalışmanın amacı; BIST’de hisseleri işlem gören taş ve toprak alanında faaliyet gösteren şirketlerin finansal başarısızlık riski taşıyıp taşımadıklarının Altman Z Skor-Springate ve Fulmer modelleriyle değerlendirmektir. Bu bağlamda öncelikle 2014-2018 yılları arasında taş ve toprağa dayalı alanda faaliyet gösteren şirketlerin finansal başarısızlık risklerini belirlemek için Altman Z Skor-Springate ve Fulmer modellerine ilişkin finansal oranlar hesaplanmış olup, hem yıl açısından hem de başarısızlık risk modelleri açısından farklılık olup olmadığı tespit edilmeye çalışılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonucunda riskli durumda olan şirketler için çözüm önerileri sunulmuştur.
Genetic Analysis of Some Quality Traits in Maize
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Elif , SADE Bayram
Published: December 2019

Field experiments were conducted during the 2015 – 2016 growing seasons in Konya, Turkey. Seven inbred lines, 3 testers and 21 F1 progenies that were produced by line x tester mating design in 2015 were used as materials.  Seeds of each genotype were sown by hand to 5 m long rows according to “Randomized Complete Block Design” with three replications with spacing of 70 × 20 cm in second week of May in 2016. Each replicate plot was consisted of two 5 m long rows. Corn cobs of parentages and crosses were harvested manually in October when the moisture content of the grains was approximately 20%. Laboratory analyses were performed during the 2017 – 2018 with seeds of 7 inbred lines, 3 testers and 21 hybrid maize combinations. Crude oil content (COC), crude protein content (CPC), hectolitre weight (HW), starch content (SC) and thousand grain weight (TGW) traits of each genotype were determined. The variance compounds of the population, general combining abilities (GCAs) of the parentages and specific combining abilities (SCAs) of the progenies were calculated. Line 3.2 (CPC; 0.448*, HW; 8.794*, TGW; 24.805**), line 3.4 (CPC; 0.054*, COC; 1.019**, HW; 23.905**), line 14.21 (CPC; 0.176**, COC; 1.297**, HW; 18.349**), line 3.6 (COC; 1.441**, SC; 2.145**), line 14.2 (SC; 1.675**, HW; 21.460**), line 14.26 (SC; 2.566**, TGW; 35.550**) and line 14.20 (CPC; 0.767**) had significant and positive GCAs at several properties. Our results suggested that this population is suitable for developing progenies with appropriate quality traits.