bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Multi objective optimization model of CNC turning for minimizing processing time and carbon emission with real machining application
Authors: Rosyidi Cucuk Nur , Widhiarso Wahyu , Pujiyanto Eko
Published: March 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to develop an optimization model of CNC turning process. The objective function of the model is to minimize processing time and carbon emission. We implemented the results of optimization with real machining application using a certain workpiece.Design/methodology/approach: The model in this research used multi objective optimization involving two objective functions, namely processing time which includes cutting time and auxiliary time and carbon emissions resulted from the electricity energy consumptions, cutting tool, cutting fluid or coolant, raw materials production, and chip removal.Findings: The results of multi objective optimization indicate that the model can be used to minimize the processing time and carbon emissions with the optimal cutting speed and feed rate are 193.7 m/minute and 0.405 mm/rev. The results of sensitivity analysis showed that the higher weights of processing time will decrease the cutting speed, while the higher carbon emissions weight will result in faster cutting speed. The weight has no effects on feed rate.Originality/value: This paper gives a real machining application to show the applicability of the optimization model
Nursing Education Planning: A Delphi Study
Authors: Mitchell Marsha Poling
Published: March 2021

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to assess the Delphi technique as a viable method for forecasting future events in nursing education by determining the degree of accuracy of previously predicted events and identifying the circumstances that delayed or accelerated occurrence of the predicted events.

Data were collected by three rounds of questionnaires distributed to 33 administrative heads of all nursing education programs in a southeastern state. The use of simple statistics concluded the Delphi technique was a valid instrument in nursing education planning: 22 of 26 events occurred as predicted, resulting in an 84.6% accuracy rate; 24 of 25 events which had not occurred remained viable, resulting in a 96% accuracy rate; 98.1% of the original events had either occurred or were still viable to occur.
Synthetic nonlinear second-order oscillators on Riemannian manifolds and their numerical simulation
Authors: Fiori Simone , Cervigni Italo , Ippoliti Mattia , Menotta Claudio
Published: March 2021

The present paper outlines a general second-order dynamical system on manifolds and Lie groups that leads to defining a number of abstract non-linear oscillators. In particular, a number of classical non-linear oscillators, such as the simple pendulum model, the van der Pol circuital model and the Duffing oscillator class are recalled from the dedicated literature and are extended to evolve on manifold-type state spaces. Also, this document outlines numerical techniques to implement these systems on a computing platform, derived from classical numerical schemes such as the Euler method and the Runke-Kutta class of methods, and illustrates their numerical behavior by a great deal of numerical examples and simulations.
Linking dynamic patterns of COVID-19 spreads in Italy with regional characteristics: a two level longitudinal modelling approach
Authors: Hao Youtian , Yan Guohua , Ma Renjun , Hasan M. Tariqul
Published: March 2021

The current statistical modeling of coronavirus (COVID-19) spread has mainly focused on spreading patterns and forecasting of COVID-19 development; these patterns have been found to vary among locations. As the survival time of coronaviruses on surfaces depends on temperature, some researchers have explored the association of daily confirmed cases with environmental factors. Furthermore, some researchers have studied the link between daily fatality rates with regional factors such as health resources, but found no significant factors. As the spreading patterns of COVID-19 development vary a lot among locations, fitting regression models of daily confirmed cases or fatality rates directly with regional factors might not reveal important relationships. In this study, we investigate the link between regional spreading patterns of COVID-19 development in Italy and regional factors in two steps. First, we characterize regional spreading patterns of COVID-19 daily confirmed cases by a special patterned Poisson regression model for longitudinal count; the varying growth and declining patterns as well as turning points among regions in Italy have been well captured by regional regression parameters. We then associate these regional regression parameters with regional factors. The effects of regional factors on spreading patterns of COVID-19 daily confirmed cases have been effectively evaluated.
Rehabilitación sustentable de vivienda barrial masiva en clima semi-árido: Evaluación termo-energética y microeconómica
Authors: Blasco Lucas Irene
Published: March 2021

Se presenta el análisis de la factibilidad técnico-económica de rehabilitación edilicia de la envolvente en una tipología de vivienda barrial masiva existente en San Juan, Argentina, ciudad oasis con clima semi-árido. A tal fin se proponen variantes tecnológicas pasivas que mejoran su desempeño térmico-energético y se desarrollan procedimientos adaptados a la disponibilidad de datos locales, que abarcan aspectos climáticos, termo-energéticos y económicos en el ámbito edilicio. Las ocho alternativas de mejoras propuestas permiten ahorros en consumos de climatización que varían entre 33% y 56%, para inversiones iniciales entre € 2,582.00 y € 4,186.00 a precios de setiembre de 2019, capital que se recupera entre 6.8 y 11 años, en un ciclo de vida de 25 años con una tasa constante de interés anual de 3%. La metodología propuesta es apta para decidir políticas en el tema destinadas a viviendas sociales, y constituye una sólida base para implementar planes de promoción.
El “Ochavo de La Guardia”, ¿tórico o esférico?
Authors: Salcedo-Galera Macarena , Natividad-Vivó Pau , García-Baño Ricardo , Calvo-López José
Published: March 2021

En su manuscrito de cantería, Alonso de Vandelvira otorga a cuatro elementos constructivos el nombre de un lugar concreto, lo que resalta la especial importancia de estas piezas. Entre ellas se cuenta el “Ochavo de La Guardia”, una bóveda que cubre el presbiterio de una iglesia y que está resuelta “por cruceros”, es decir, un armazón de nervios sobre el que apoya una plementería. En la propuesta desarrollada por Vandelvira en su manuscrito, la compara con la “Bóveda de Murcia”, de intradós tórico. El presente trabajo analiza la geometría de la bóveda construida en La Guardia de Jaén -que da nombre al arquetipo- mediante levantamiento fotogramétrico y escáner láser; y la traza incluida en el manuscrito, poniendo de manifiesto las similitudes y diferencias entre una y otra, el empleo de un intradós esférico y el interés de Vandelvira por el proceso de traza y no solo por el resultado geométrico.
Mobile Learning Adoption: A Systematic Review of the Technology Acceptance Model from 2017 to 2020
Authors: Alsharida Rawan A. , Hammood Maytham M. , Al-Emran Mostafa
Published: March 2021

Numerous review studies were conducted in the past to understand the applicability of the technology acceptance model (TAM) in m-learning context by examining several issues. Although each of those studies provided a valuable synthesis of TAM, further issues are still uncovered and call for further research. Therefore, this research aims to systematically review the existing TAM-based m-learning studies through the analysis of various issues, including the factors affecting the m-learning adoption, research methods, TAM progress over publication years, online databases, active countries, and sample size. Out of 458 articles collected, a total of 64 studies published between 2017 and 2020 were critically analyzed. The main results indicated that self-efficacy is the most frequent factor affecting the m-learning adoption, followed by subjective norm, enjoyment, mobile anxiety, facilitating conditions, social influence, innovativeness, and satisfaction, respectively. Additionally, most of the analyzed studies have relied on questionnaire surveys in collecting their empirical data. Although it was developed in 1989, the results showed that the number of TAM-based m-learning studies is increasing year by year, which in turn, increases the credibility of the model in explaining the users’ intentions towards technology adoption. We have also discussed the contributions of this systematic review and the implications that it could yield for future attempts.
Analysis of Developers of Online Courses on Ukrainian Platforms of MOOC
Authors: Sharov Sergii , Pavlenko Anatolii , Sharova Tetiana , Chorna Olga
Published: March 2021

The article examines the developers of courses on Ukrainian platforms of mass open online courses Prometheus, EdEra, Open University of Maidan, their quantitative analysis in various thematic areas. It is noted that education remains the main way to acquire new knowledge and form the necessary competencies. The main advantages of open educational resources, their classification, the reasons for the growing popularity in modern society are highlighted. It was found that mass open online courses are a logical continuation of distance learning courses, have their differences and features. However, some problematic issues related to the promotion of mass open online courses that need to be addressed are considered. An analysis of the number of online courses on Ukrainian-language platforms and their thematic areas. As of March 2020, there are 235 online courses on all considered platforms. The same topics for all platforms were law, training, education, media, economics, health. It was found that the most active developers of online courses on the platform of the Open University of Maidan were public and charitable organizations. Educational online platforms and international organizations are most actively involved in the creation of online courses on the EdEra resource. On the Prometheus platform, the largest number of courses was created at the initiative of international organizations, institutions of higher and secondary education
Teaching Evaluation System by use of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Methods
Authors: Hu Jingjing
Published: March 2021

To explore the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the field of teacher teaching evaluation, the machine learning algorithm is proposed to construct a teaching evaluation model, which is suitable for the current educational model, and can help colleges and universities to improve the existing problems in teaching. Firstly, the existing problems in the current teaching evaluation system are put forward and a novel teaching evaluation model is designed. Then, the relevant theories and techniques required to build the model are introduced. Finally, the experiment methods and process are carried out to find out the appropriate machine learning algorithm and optimize the obtained weighted naive Bayes (WNB) algorithm, which is compared with traditional naive Bayes (NB) algorithm and back propagation (BP) algorithm. The results reveal that compared with NB algorithm, the average classification accuracy of WNB algorithm is 0.817, while that of NB algorithm is 0.751. Compared with BP algorithm, WNB algorithm has a classification accuracy of 0.800, while that of BP algorithm is 0.680. Therefore, it is proved that WNB algorithm has favorable effect in teaching evaluation model.
Application of IT-integrated Project-Based Learning in the Teaching Reform of Undergraduate Education
Authors: Chen Huirong , Yang Jianzhong
Published: March 2021

To innovate the traditional teaching method of normal colleges and enhance their teaching effect, this paper employed the Action Research method to develop a novel and demand-oriented teaching mode in the context of information age, the Information Technology (IT)-integrated Project-based Learning (PjBL) teaching mode, which was then applied to the teaching of the course Modern Education Technology to explore its effect in teaching reform. With the IT-integrated PjBL teaching mode, this study attempted to conduct structural reform on the said course, solve problems in course teaching, and reflect upon the defects of the proposed IT-integrated PjBL teaching mode. The main research conclusions are: (1) The IT-integrated PjBL teaching mode requires teachers to fully understand the real-world demands and form a demand-oriented teaching idea; (2) The teaching content framework should be sorted and integrated based on the project demands; (3) Students’ initiative and personal specialties should be fully motivated during team building; (4) A regular reporting system should be established to supervise the teaching process and it should be implemented strictly; (5) Learning contests can inspect students’ learning effect while boosting their sense of accomplishment, which is exactly the impetus for the continuous learning of students. The research findings of this paper provided a reference for the reform of teaching idea and teaching practice of undergraduate education in the context of information age.
A New Project-based Learning Concept in English Writing
Authors: Lu Qiaohua
Published: March 2021

At present, more international talents are needed. English writing ability is an essential quality for such talents. However, by far the teaching of English writing is faced with some problems, that is, students lack interest and learn passively, teachers’ teaching methods are not diversified enough, and there are insufficient interactions between teachers and students in the classroom. How to improve the effectiveness of the teaching of English writing has become a top priority in the current teaching reform of English writing. By taking advantage of Internet information technology, this study establishes an online teaching mode for English writing. In view of the characteristics of the teaching of English writing, based on the classroom design concept of ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation). In the meantime, by integrating the project-based learning mode, we assign writing project questions and incorporate such steps as information collection, knowledge acquisition, solution discussion, peer collaboration, hands-on practice, etc. On the other hand, the neural network algorithm is also used to classify texts of electronic lecture notes. It is found through teaching practice, that the project-based learning based on the concept of ADDIE is an effective teaching way, which can significantly improve the effect of classroom teaching and enhance students’ learning initiative.
Social Media for New Product Launch: A Study of Social Media Platforms Across the RACE Planning Framework
Authors: Rautela Sonica
Published: March 2021

The world of marketing communication has been transformed completely by the presence of the internet and internet-enabled platforms. Today, the internet and related platform are home to massive amounts of human dialogues. Human interaction has changed drastically because of the presence of a wide variety of web-based platforms and the proliferation of media. Social Media- a Web 2.0 enabled platform has become an integral part of human life. Also, businesses have started actively participating in these platforms as they have found their users spending a substantial amount of time on these platforms. Thus, social media has become a part of digital marketing which involves the use of a wide variety of digital technologies and digital media to connect to the audience. The RACE i.e. the Reach Act Convert Engage digital marketing framework is a popular infographic, introduced to aid marketers to plan and manage the digital marketing related activities in a more organized manner. The present study aims at exploring the usage of social media at the launch or the commercialization phase of new product development. To fulfill this objective the study uses the RACE digital Planning framework. The study also aims at highlighting the most popular alternatives of social media in each category of the RACE Planning framework in the launch phase of NPD.
Digital Mind Map Assisted Group Investigation Learning for College Students’ Creativity
Authors: Rosba Evrialiani , Zubaidah Siti , Mahanal Susriyati , Sulisetijono Sulisetijono
Published: March 2021

This study aimed to investigate the effect of a digital mind map (DMM) assisted group investigation (GI) on students’ creativity in higher education. A pre-test post-test nonequivalent control group design was employed in this study. The study was conducted in 2019/2020 to 75 fifth semester students from IKIP Budi Utomo Malang, Indonesia. The data were collected using a pre-test and a post-test on students’ creativity. The students’ creative performance was evaluated using a rubric assessing the keywords, material’s completeness, material’s conformity, layout organization, creativity, symbols, and color used in the students' mind maps. Testing for the normality and homogeneity of variance was conducted before the ANCOVA was run to examine the data. The statistical analysis showed a difference between students in the DMM-GI group and students in the DMM-conventional group in terms of creativity. The mean score of the DMM-GI group (79.30) was higher than that of the DMM-conventional group (74.96). Therefore, it can be concluded that the DMM-GI group had better creative performance compared to the DMM-conventional group.
Students’ Perception Towards Engaging Factors of Extreme e-Service Learning Design for Computer Network Course
Authors: Marcus Valerie Bukas , Atan Noor Azean , Yusof Sanitah Mohd , Mastura Umi
Published: March 2021

Impact brought by COVID-19 changes the whole classroom culture from face to face to the extreme online learning and this includes a course that normally implements traditional face-to-face Service Learning. Educators are required to shift the learning into the online platform which is also known as Extreme e-Service Learning and it must be prepared in a proper way. In keeping students engaged with their learning, Extreme e-Service Learning needs to be designed based on engaging factors to encourage and support student engagement with their learning. Thus, in this study, researcher designed the Extreme e-Service Learning online platform based on the engaging factors and at the same time, investigating students’ perceptions towards this learning design. A set of questionnaires were distributed and analyzed. Semi-structured interviews with students in a smaller group were conducted to have a deeper insight. Research findings suggest that students have positive views and perceptions in regard of using Extreme e-Service Learning mainly because of the learning activities and interesting features in this online platform. This study contributed to the design of Extreme e-Service Learning based on engaging factors that help e-Service Learning instructors in planning their teaching and learning process and ensure engaging experience for the students.
Filling Knowledge Gaps for a Threatened Species: Age and Growth of Green Sturgeon of the Southern Distinct Population Segment
Authors: Ulaski Marta E. , Quist Michael C.
Published: March 2021

The Green Sturgeon Acipenser medirostris is an anadromous, long-lived species that is distributed along the Pacific coast of North America. Green Sturgeon is vulnerable to global change because of its sensitive life history (e.g., delayed maturation) and few spawning locations. The persistence of Green Sturgeon is threatened by habitat modification, altered flows, and rising river temperatures. In 2006, because of persistent stressors, the U.S. Endangered Species Act listed the southern distinct population segment as threatened. Despite increased research efforts on this species after the listing, substantial gaps in basic population information for Green Sturgeon remain. We present the only published information on age structure and growth of a threatened population of Green Sturgeon. By analyzing archived fin rays collected from 1984 to 2016, we revealed highly variable growth among individuals. We detected several age classes from 0 to 26 y and found similar growth rates of southern distinct population segment Green Sturgeon compared with northern population Green Sturgeon. Although limited, this analysis is an important first step to understanding Green Sturgeon population dynamics and highlights critical research needs.
COMPARATIVE COMPATIBILITY ASSESSMENT ON REUSED IRANIAN HOUSES FROM QAJAR ERA
Authors: Nazari Moayed Negin , Olgaç Türker Özlem
Published: March 2021

A reutilização de edifícios patrimoniais com uma função compatível oferece oportunidade de sustentar seu significado patrimonial. Nesse sentido, as casas tradicionais listadas em Tabriz, como uma das cidades históricas do Irã, desempenham um papel importante na apresentação dos valores do patrimônio cultural. A privacidade como um aspecto intangível da cultura, além de fatores físicos e socioculturais, desempenhou um papel importante na organização espacial das casas tradicionais iranianas e formou a hierarquia de acesso nos espaços interiores. O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar a continuidade ou descontinuidade de espaços interiores em estados originais e reutilizados de casas tradicionais listadas em Tabriz da Era Qajar, para contribuir para um melhor entendimento da compatibilidade de novas funções com o edifício existente. A metodologia da pesquisa baseia-se em levantamento bibliográfico para definição das funções originais e observação de espaços interiores para definição das funções atuais de cada espaço. Além disso, as abordagens analíticas da 'metodologia de sintaxe espacial' são usadas para alcançar a hierarquia de acesso na organização espacial das casas. As conclusões são derivadas da comparação do "valor relativo da profundidade" como um reflexo da privacidade; e "valor de integração" como reflexo da acessibilidade nos dois estados.Palavras-chave: Espaço interior residencial, conservação arquitetônica, método de sintaxe espacial, organização espacial, hierarquia espacial.
Direita(o) volver? Os sistemas do direito, da política e da educação no Brasil contemporâneo
Authors: Schwartz Germano André Doederlin , Ribeiro Diógenes Hassan , Ribeiro Douglas Cunha
Published: March 2021

A alternância no poder é indispensável e essencial em um Estado Democrático de Direito. Contudo, o que esperar quando ocorre uma mudança radical na política? Esta é a situação do Brasil, que foi governado pela esquerda nos últimos catorze anos, e por um governo de centro-direita, nos oito anos anteriores, passando a ser governado pela extrema-direita a partir de 2019. O discurso, para além de demonstrações demagógicas e de populismo, tem revelado possibilidades de retrocessos em diversas áreas, causando especial tensão à área da educação. As ideias “escola sem partido” e “escola sem educação sexual” são dois pontos desse programa que se anunciam problemáticos. O que está por trás desses pontos programáticos? O problema do artigo questiona a ocorrência de eventual retrocesso no âmbito da educação que poderá ser imposto pela legislação. Portanto, o artigo examina a função do direito, do sistema jurídico e da teoria da comunicação, tendo como ponto de partida e referencial teórico a Teoria dos Sistemas Sociais Autopoiéticos de Niklas Luhmann na análise do sistema da educação e do sistema jurídico.
An Unsupervised Hybrid Symbolic Fuzzy Clustering Approach for Efficient Sclera Segmentation
Authors: Harish B. S. , Maheshan M. S. , Roopa C. K. , Kumar S. V. Aruna
Published: March 2021

This article performs the sclera segmentation task by proposing a new hybrid symbolic fuzzy c-means (HSFCM) clustering method. Practically, though the data point exhibits some sort of similarity, unfortunately they are not undistinguishable and exhibit some sort of dissimilarity. Thus, to capture these disparities, the proposed work uses symbolic interval valued representation method. Further, to handle uncertainty and imprecision, the paper has proposed to use symbolic fuzzy clustering methods. To assess the performance of the proposed method, extensive experimentation is conducted on SSRBC2016 dataset. The proposed clustering method is compared with existing FCM, KFCM, RSKFCM method in terms of cluster validity indices and accuracy. The obtained outcomes demonstrated that the proposed method performed better compared to the contemporary methods.
Mass Casualties and Disaster Implications for the Critical Care Team
Authors: Gallagher John J. , Adamski Jennifer
Published: March 2021

Preparing for disasters both natural and anthropogenic requires assessment of risk through hazard vulnerability analysis and formulation of facility and critical care–specific disaster plans. Disaster surge conditions often require movement from conventional to contingency or crisis-level operations to meet the needs of the many under our care. Predisaster planning for modification of critical care space, staffing, and supplies is essential to successful execution of operations during a surge. Expansion of intensive care unit beds to nonconventional units such as perioperative areas, general care units, and even external temporary units may be necessary. Creative, tiered staffing models as well as just-in-time education of noncritical care clinicians and support staff are important to multiply capable personnel under surge conditions. Finally, anticipation of demand for key equipment and supplies is essential to maintain stockpiles, establish supply chains, and sustain operations under prolonged disaster scenarios.
Hemostatic Strategies in Trauma
Authors: Thurman Paul
Published: March 2021

Bleeding is a leading cause of early death from trauma. Consequently, effective hemostasis can improve the odds of survival after severe traumatic injury. Understanding the pathophysiology of trauma-induced coagulopathy can provide insights into effective strategies to assess and halt hemorrhage. Both physical assessment and appropriate laboratory studies are important in the diagnosis and evaluation of coagulopathy to identify the most effective mechanical and pharmacological strategies to achieve hemostasis. This article uses a case study approach to explore evidence-based techniques to evaluate hemorrhage and strategies to promote hemostasis.
Developmental and reproductive effects of clothianidin exposure in monarch butterflies (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae)
Authors: Wilcox Alana A.E. , Newman Amy E.M. , Norris D. Ryan
Published: March 2021

Neonicotinoid insecticides are used to reduce crop damage caused by insect pests, but sublethal levels could affect development and reproduction in nontarget insects, such as monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae). To investigate the impact of field-realistic concentrations of the neonicotinoid clothianidin on monarch butterflies, we grew swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) (Apocynaceae) in either low (15 ng/g of soil) or high (25 ng/g of soil) levels of clothianidin, or in a control (0 ng/g), then raised monarchs on the milkweed. Morphological traits of monarch caterpillars were measured during development and, once they eclosed, were mated as adults to quantify egg size and mass and the number of eggs laid. Although the effects of the treatment had complex effects on caterpillar length, width and volume of late-instar caterpillars were negatively affected. Fifth-instar caterpillars from the high-dose insecticide treatment had lower mass than other groups. Adult monarch butterflies raised on treated milkweed were larger than controls, but clothianidin exposure did not affect the number of eggs laid or egg size. Although the magnitude of the effect depends on clothianidin concentration, our results suggest that exposure to clothianidin during early life can impact monarch caterpillar development but is unlikely to reduce female reproductive output.
Lymphoepithelial carcinoma of the larynx: An unusual response to EXTREME regimen therapy. A new option for treatment?
Authors: Bugada Daniele , Trozzi Lucrezia , Renna Davide , Petruzzi Gerardo , Pichi Barbara , Ricciardiello Filippo , D'Ambrosio Consuelo , Bocchetti Marco , Pellini Raul
Published: March 2021

Lymphoepithelial Carcinoma (LEC), an aggressive variant of Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC), is an undifferentiated carcinoma with an intermixed reactive lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate. Most cases of LEC occur in the nasopharynx, while it rarely involves other sites. LEC of larynx and hypopharynx is an extremely rare and aggressive neoplasm, characterized by a high propensity to loco-regional dissemination and a poor prognosis; it represents the 0,2% of all tumours of the larynx. Since it is such a rare tumor, the current literature provides only recommendations and there are no treatment guidelines available. A 70-year-old man with laryngeal LEC and both distant and nodal metastases was treated with chemotherapy, following EXTREME regimen therapy. It was classified as a cT3 N3b M1 glottic cancer (Stage IVC, AJCC 8th Ed.), stage IVC. As the response on metastases was unexpectedly encouraging, surgical treatment on T could be performed. Patient underwent to total laryngectomy and bilateral neck dissection. To date, eight months after surgery, the patient is disease free. The unusual clinical course is reported.
Athletic Trainers' Selection Behaviors Related to Multi-Session Continuing Education Conferences
Authors: Babiarz Adam M. , Edler Nye Jessica R. , Neil Elizabeth R. , Eberman Lindsey E.
Published: March 2021

Context

Continuing education (CE) in athletic training is commonly achieved at multi-session conferences.

Objectives

To explore athletic trainers' (ATs') planning practices at multi-session conferences regarding format types, preferred domains of athletic training practice, and ideal number of concurrent sessions.

Design

Cross-sectional survey with quantitative and qualitative questions.

Setting

Web-based

Patients or Other Participants

8660 ATs surveyed

Intervention(s)

We established content and face validity and piloted the tool before use. We distributed the survey via email weekly for 6 weeks. Trustworthiness of qualitative data was established with multiple-analyst triangulation and external auditing. Data were collected through a Web-based survey comprised of demographic questions and questions regarding CE choices.

Main Outcome Measure(s)

Quantitative data- measures of central tendency, standard deviations, and frequencies; qualitative- inductive coding method.

Results

908 ATs responded (response rate = 10.5%) and 767 were included in analysis. Respondents (age, y = 38 ± 11; females = 367, males = 249, missing/prefer not to answer = 151; 15 ± 11 years of clinical experience) most preferred to attend workshops (78%, n = 598/767), large-group lectures (75.9%, n = 582/767), and small-group lectures (63.5%, n = 487/767). They were motivated to select preferred session formats by learning preferences (38.4%, n = 239/623) and interest in the topic (37.4%, n = 233/623). Examination, assessment, and diagnosis was the most preferred domain (80.7%, n = 619/767). Health care administration and professional responsibility was least preferred (41.9%, n = 321/767). Practical application was the main influencer (53.4%, n = 337/631) to attend sessions. Almost half (49.7%, n = 381/671) of respondents stated that their CE selection behaviors changed depending on the number of concurrent sessions. They prioritized sessions by interest when conflicts occurred (31.4%, n = 211/671).

Conclusion

Reducing feelings of indecision and ensuring applicable sessions for ATs is important. Multi-session conferences should include sessions that align with attendee preferences relative to domains of practice and session formats. However, attendee preferences provide faulty guidance for CE decision-making and should not be the only mechanism to drive planning.
Novel active pharmaceutical ingredients from India
Authors: Ghosh Prasanta Kumar
Published: March 2021

Sixteen novel active pharmaceutical ingredients, namely Urea stibamine, Methaqualone, Enfenamic acid, Hamycin, Centimizole, Centbutindole, Ormiloxifene, Centpropazine, Centbucridine, Alpha-beta-arteether, Bulaquine, Chandonium Iodide, Sintamil, Amoscanate, Saroglitizar, and Diperoxochloric Acid (DPOCL), were discovered from India. Six formulations, namely of Ormiloxifene, Alpha-beta-arteether, Bulaquine, Sintamil, Saroglitizar, and DPOCL, are in the market. The Indian pharmaceutical industry uses nearly 2200 active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for the manufacture of nearly 60,000 branded generic and generic formulations from its nearly 3000 manufacturing units. The industry manufactures nearly 1000 APIs locally and imports about another 1200 APIs; the manufacture of generic APIs as well as formulations is heavily dependent on imports. To remain a dominant manufacturer, India needs to invest in the discovery of novel APIs.
Effectiveness of oral pentosan polysulfate in painful bladder syndrome
Authors: Palnitkar Devdatt Purushottam , Patankar Prakash , Patankar Suresh
Published: March 2021

Introduction:

Oral pentosan polysulfate (PPS) is a recommended treatment in painful bladder syndrome (PBS); efficacy and cost-effectiveness of PPS have not been compared against the treatment with anticholinergics.

Aim:

This pilot study compared the effectiveness of oral PPS and anticholinergics and the cost of treatment for both.

Materials and Methods:

Thirty consecutive female patients presenting in Urology outpatient clinics were included in the study after obtaining clearance from the research and ethics committee. Twelve patients in each arm A and B completed the course of treatment and follow-up. Patients in each group were comparable symptomatically and epidemiologically. The patients in group A received oral PPS 100 mg three times daily for 3 months, whereas the patients in group B received anticholinergic drugs (oxybutynin chloride 2.5 mg twice daily) for 3 months. Efficacy based on symptom score and quality of life (QoL) scores along with cost-effectiveness was compared between the two groups.

Results:

In relief of symptoms and improvement in the QoL, there was no statistical difference in the findings of the two groups. The cost of therapy for the two groups was significantly different (P = 0.09). The cost of treatment with PPS was higher by two to three times the cost of treatment in the other groups.

Conclusion:

PPS does not offer any therapeutic advantage over oxybutynin chloride and is a costlier form of treatment.
Efficacy of Face Masks Used in Uganda: A Laboratory-Based Inquiry during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Mboowa Gerald , Semugenze Derrick , Nakabuye Hellen , Bulafu Douglas , Aruhomukama Dickson
Published: March 2021

With shortages of face masks being reported worldwide, it is critical to consider alternatives to commercially manufactured face masks. This study aimed to test and compare the efficacy of various makes of locally made or homemade cloth face masks obtained from face-mask vendors in Kampala, Uganda, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The testing was performed to assess the bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE), breathability, distance-dependent fitness, and reusability of the locally made or homemade cloth face masks, while considering the most commonly used non-published face-mask decontamination approaches in Uganda. During laboratory experimentation, modified protocols from various face-mask testing organizations were adopted. Ten different face-mask types were experimented upon; each face-mask type was tested four times for every single test, except for the decontamination protocols involving washing where KN95 and surgical face masks were not included. Among the locally made or homemade cloth face masks, the double-layered cloth face masks (described as F) had better BFE and distance-dependent fitness characteristics, they could be reused, and had good breathability, than the other locally made or homemade cloth face masks. Despite these good qualities, the certainty of these face masks protecting wearers against COVID-19 remains subject to viral filtration efficiency testing.
Construção de Modelo para Apoiar o Processo de Desenvolvimento de um Sistema de Apoio à Decisão
Authors: Chaves Leonardo Corrêa , Ensslin Leonardo , Ensslin Sandra Rolim , Bortoluzzi Sandro César
Published: March 2021

Nessa pesquisa, de natureza exploratória, objetiva-se construir um modelo que subsidie o processo de desenvolvimento de software para avaliar um sistema de gestão (monitorar e aperfeiçoar), neste trabalho ilustrado para o objetivo monitorar. Utilizou-se a Metodologia Multicritério de Apoio à Decisão – Construtivista (MCDA-C), a qual se apoia em identificar, organizar e mensurar, ordinal e cardinalmente, os aspectos tidos em conta pelo decisor para a gestão do contexto. Enfim, confirmou-se a possibilidade de construção de um modelo que explicite os critérios (requisitos do cliente), visando avaliar o grau de atendimento que o software proposto, denominado Monitoring and Improving Context (MIC), alcança em relação às demandas do cliente, e assim ser utilizado como instrumento de negociação para a definição do produto final.

In this research, of an exploratory nature, the objective is to build a model that supports the software development process to evaluate a management system (monitor and improve), in this work illustrated for the purpose of monitoring. The Multicriteria Decision Support Methodology – Constructivist (MCDA-C) was used, which is based on identifying, organizing and measuring, ordinally and cardinally, the aspects taken into account by the decision maker for the management of the context. Finally, the possibility of building a model that explains the criteria (customer requirements) was confirmed, in order to assess the level of service that the proposed software, called Monitoring and Improving Context (MIC), achieves in relation to customer demands, and thus be used as a negotiation instrument for the definition of the final product.
The Politics of Data Portals in Inter- And Transdisciplinary Research
Authors: Vila Seoane Maximiliano , Hornidge Anna-Katharina
Published: March 2021

In this paper, we argue that the ongoing processes of datafication and dataism are constraining initiatives to construct open data portals contributing to inter- and transdisciplinary research. The former overvalues quantitative data, whereas the latter reinforces the belief that ‘raw data’ is neutral and apolitical, ignoring how data is processed. Based on the case study of an open data portal being developed at an inter- and transdisciplinary research institute, we argue that datafication and dataism are highly problematic trends, because they marginalize qualitative data employed in critical, constructivist, and other interpretive methods, thereby limiting the possibility of complementing and extending each other. Nonetheless, we also maintain that these trends are not technologically determined but are modifiable, based on the design of data portals. Accordingly, we conclude by offering suggestions for constructing data portals, such as opening up the design process and democratizing standards.
LUTA E RESISTÊNCIA: O CASO DAS FAMÍLIAS CAMPONESAS DO ACAMPAMENTO JOSÉ MANOEL BANDEIRA NO MUNICÍPIO DE PIRAPORA-MG
Authors: Lopes de Siqueira Deyvison , Henrique Cepolini Ferreira Gustavo
Published: March 2021

A luta das famílias camponesas na tentativa de conseguir um pedaço de terra para trabalhar é algo moroso no Brasil e pode levar até 20 anos debaixo da lona a espera da conquista pelo tão sonhado pedaço de terra. No município de Pirapora-MG, evidencia-se o caso das 160 famílias do Acampamento José Manoel Bandeira que desde 2003 estão resistindo na área da Fazenda da Prata. A metodologia baseia-se na coleta de informações por meio do trabalho de campo, conhecendo na prática a experiência direta da realidade que essas familias estão passando neste município. Os resultados do relato revelam que, mesmo diante de todas as difilcidades de acesso a serviço de saúde, escola para as crianças, moradia, acesso a aguá, energia entre outros, essas famílias camponesas permanecem na área de forma organizada, desernvolvendo atividades produtivas e de formação que são formas de manter e continuar lutando pelo sonho do pedaço de terra para morar e produzir.
PERAN PENYULUH PERTANIAN DALAM PENINGKATAN TEKNOLOGI BUDIDAYA USAHATANI CABAI RAWIT (Capsicum frutescens L.)
Authors: Ni Nengah Yastini  , Getrudis Nanap
Published: March 2021

Penyuluh adalah orang yang memiliki peran,tugas atau profesi yang memberikan pendidikan, penerangan kepada masyarakat untuk mengatasi berbagai masalah,seperti pertanian sehingga dapat mencapai sasaran yang telah ditetapkan . Adapun tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menjelaskan peran penyuluh pertanian dalam peningkatan teknologi budidaya usahatani cabai rawit. Penentuan lokasi ini dilakukan dengan cara purposive (secara sengaja) dengan alasan di Subak Cau Beten, Desa Sukawati, Kecamatan Sukawati, Kabupaten Gianyar merupakan salah satu daerah yang potensial untuk kegiatan produksi pertanian yaitu dengan usahatani cabai rawitnya.

Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh anggota petani cabai rawit yang ada di Subak Cau Beten dengan jumlah 110 orang. Jumlah sampel pada penelitian ini sebanyak 50 orang dengan menggunakan simple random sampling atau acak sederhana. Berdasarkan hasil analisis yang telah dilakukan terhadap peran penyuluhpertaniandalampeningkatanteknologibudidayausahatanicabairawitdiSubakCauBeten,Desa Sukawati, Kecamatan Sukawati, Kabupaten Gianyar sudah berperan dalam menjalankan tugasnya sebagai edukator dengan rata-rata pencapain skor 78,00% dengan kisaran 68,00% sampai dengan 88,00% dan motivator dengan rata-rata pencapaian skor adalah 77,60% dari skor tertinggi dengan kisaran 69,00% sampai dengan 82,00%. Sedangkan penyuluh belum menjalankan tugasnya sebagai komunikator dengan pencapaianskorrata-rataadalah66,40%dariskorterendahdengankisaran64,00%sampaidengan68,00% dan evaluator rata-rata pencapaian sebesar 67,20% dari skor terendah dengan kisaran 60,00% sampai dengan 68,00%.

Kata Kunci: Peran,Penyuluh,Usahatani,Cabai Rawit
Sociabilidades Culturales. Salta, segunda mitad del siglo XIX
Authors: Quinteros Victor Enrique
Published: March 2021

Por medio del presente artículo nos proponemos exponer algunas consideraciones preliminares sobre las sociabilidades culturales, formales e informales, de la ciudad de Salta, en el periodo comprendido entre 1850 y 1880. Nos interesa particularmente abordar, a través de ellas, del análisis de sus miembros y habitués y de sus producciones culturales, algunos de los aspectos del proceso de redefinición de las reglas y principios de un incipiente espacio público local, los valores de una ciudadanía moderna y las ideas y ambiente intelectual que fueron tomando forma por aquellos años. Nos proponemos abordar dicho estudio teniendo en cuenta las distancias sociales y las relaciones de poder que se sancionaron y legitimaron entre quienes se concibieron promotores de dichos procesos civilizatorios y quienes, por el contrario, quedaron al margen de estos.
Pobreza, Desigualdad y Vulnerabilidad en América Latina (2000-2020)
Authors: Miranda Delgado Rafael Gustavo
Published: March 2021

Si bien la pobreza y la desigualdad han venido disminuyendo en América Latina en términos generales, esto ha sido a un ritmo cada vez más lento y disímil, y se siguen encontrando poblaciones especialmente vulnerables por temas de edad, etnia o género. El objetivo de este artículo es analizar la evolución de la pobreza, la desigualdad y la vulnerabilidad en América Latina durante el período 2000 – 2020. La hipótesis de la investigación es que el crecimiento económico y las políticas sociales tienen la capacidad de reducir la pobreza y la desigualdad, pero para que esto sea sostenible se necesita generar empleos inclusivos de calidad y que las políticas sociales se institucionalicen en un Estado de bienestar.
The Child Maltreatment Survivor's Description of the Process of Becoming a Parent: A Grounded Theory Study
Authors: Roberts Roseanne
Published: March 2021

This research study was conducted to investigate the processes experienced by survivors of child maltreatment as they became parents. The study utilized a grounded theory approach to answer the research question, “How do survivors of child maltreatment experience the process of becoming a parent?” The goal of the study was to generate a theory about the actions, interactions, and emotions experienced by survivors of child maltreatment as they became parents. It was the intention of this study to enhance the knowledge base of the psychological profession. The research problem, the methodology chosen to answer the research question, and the findings of the data analysis are discussed in detail, as well as how the results of the research study relate to past research findings on the topic and the field of psychology. The results of this research study indicate that child maltreatment survivors desire to achieve an evolved parental identity, more specifically a parental identity that was a more developed form of the parental identity that had been achieved by the abusive parent(s) that served as their role model in childhood. The context and processes, as well as the factors identified as influential during the transition to parenthood, that influenced child maltreatment survivor’s ability to meet their goal of acquiring an evolved parental identity are also discussed.
Aligning Perspectives of Subjective Well-Being: Comparing Spouse and Colleague Perceptions of Social Worker Happiness
Authors: Graham John , Shier Micheal , Newberry Andrea , Esina Elena
Published: March 2021

Social workers experience higher rates of burnout and attrition when compared to other health related occupational groups. Previous research on the well being of social workers has tended to focus on the social workers themselves. But the development of well-being is dynamic and is fostered through relationships and interactions with others. In the case of social workers, these relationships include workplace, professional, and personal life interactions. This research sought to better understand the level of congruence between a social worker’s perspective of well-being and perspectives held by significant people in their workplace and at home. Utilizing qualitative methods we interviewed colleagues and spouses (n=10) of social workers that were found to have high levels of work-related subjective well-being. The findings support previous conclusions on the positive subjective well-being (SWB) of practicing social workers, but also indicate a lack of a deeper understanding of the nuances that contribute to social worker SWB. These findings are particularly useful for social workers trying to enhance their SWB, and have direct applicability in education and professional development settings that seek to enhance social worker self-care.
Experiences of Therapists and Occupational Therapy Students Using Video Conferencing in Conduction of Focus Groups
Authors: Smith Theresa
Published: March 2021

A paucity of literature exists on how to conduct an online focus group. The purpose of this study is to describe and learn from participants’ experiences in using virtual technology in a focus group conducted to refine a low vision assessment. Ten low vision therapists and five master’s level students participated. Two cycles of data collection and analysis occurred, one for focus group transcripts of therapists and another for student replies to a questionnaire. A case-by-case matrix was created and data sorted into three categories including: (1) benefits to using the technology; (2) challenges to using the technology; and (3) suggestions for future use of the technology. Therapists valued communicating with their peers from settings of their choice and students gained satisfaction in facilitating the communication. Optimal data collection with online focus groups requires that researchers be knowledgeable in all the technology features and carefully plan for common technology issues.