bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Stability guidelines for dithiothreitol-treated red blood cell reagents used for antibody detection methods in patients treated with daratumumab
Authors: Disbro W.L.
Published: April 2021

Daratumumab (DARA), a drug used to treat patients with multiple myeloma, causes interference in pre-transfusion testing. Samples from patients receiving DARA exhibit panreactivity in antibody detection and identification tests with red blood cells (RBCs). Many hospitals are sending these samples to reference laboratories. Dithiothreitol (DTT), a sulfhydryl chemical treatment of RBCs, negates this reactivity. This study investigated the stability of the antigens on DTT-treated RBCs to determine if large quantities of RBCs could be treated at one time, stored, and used for testing at a later time. Panel cells were treated with DTT and then stored as three sets. Set 1 DTT-treated RBCs were stored in Alsever’s solution at 2°C to 8°C, washed daily, and suspended in pH 7.3 phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) prior to antigen typing. Set 2 DTT-treated RBCs were stored in pH 7.3 PBS. Set 3 DTT-treated RBCs were stored in Alsever’s solution. Sets 2 and 3 were inspected daily for 14 days for observation of hemolysis. In Set 1, all antigen reactivity remained at ≥2+ with both single- and double-dose cells for 14 days. The Rh antigens gave stronger reactions longer, compared with those tested in the Duffy, Kidd, and MNS blood group systems. Sets 2 and 3 were monitored for hemolysis. On day 3, Set 2 began displaying hemolysis, with complete hemolysis by day 8. Set 3 did not display hemolysis in 14 days. In conclusion, a large volume of RBCs can be treated with DTT and stored in Alsever’s solution for use without deterioration of the RBC antigens, saving institutions tech time, resources, and money.
Immunohematology

2017;33: 105–109.
Clinical and laboratory profile of anti-M
Authors: Basu D. , Basu S. , Reddy M. , Gupta K. , Chandy M.
Published: April 2021

Anti-M is a frequently detected naturally occurring antibody that has been reported in various clinical settings and also in voluntary donors. We describe here the clinical and laboratory findings of 11 cases with anti-M detected at our center. This report is a retrospective study in which we reviewed our immunohematology laboratory records for cases involving anti-M. Both donor and patient data from a 28-month period (September 2014 to December 2016) were reviewed. During this period, 11 examples of anti-M were detected (8 patients, 1 voluntary whole blood donor, and 1 hematopoietic stem cell donor. Anti-M was also detected in one external quality assessment scheme sample received during this period. In conclusion, anti-M can be detected in various clinical settings. This antibody can be clinically significant; in the laboratory, it can present as a serologic problem such as an ABO group discrepancy or an incompatible crossmatch. After detection, management and course of action is determined by both the antibody characteristics and the clinical setting.
Immunohematology

2017;33:165–169.
Dithiothreitol treatment of red blood cells
Authors: Bub C.B.
Published: April 2021

Dithiothreitol (DTT), a reducing reagent, has multiple applications in blood bank testing. DTT disrupts the bridging of the disulfide bonds between amino acid residues necessary for structural conformation of some proteins and the bonds holding an IgM molecule in the pentameric formation. DTT treatment of red blood cells (RBCs) can denature or modify certain blood group antigens—in particular, those in the Kell, Lutheran, YT, JMH, LW, Cromer, Indian, Dombrock, and Knops systems—and prevent recognition by the corresponding antibodies. It also destroys RBC CD38, allowing DTT-treated RBCs to be used to avoid testing interference by therapeutic anti-CD38 preparations. DTT treatment can be used to disperse spontaneous agglutination of RBCs caused by heavy IgM autoantibody coating that invalidates ABO/Rh cell grouping and direct antiglobulin tests.
Immunohematology

2017;33:170–172.
The H blood group system
Authors: Scharberg E.A. , Olsen C. , Bugert P.
Published: April 2021

The H blood group system, ISBT symbol H (018), consists of a single antigen (H) defined by a terminal fucose residue found on red blood cells and in secretions formed by the action of α-1,2-fucosyltransferases 1 (α2FucT1) and 2 (α2FucT2), respectively. Mutant alleles of the corresponding FUT1 and FUT2 genes result in either a H– phenotype (Bombay phenotype, Oh) or a weak H phenotype (para-Bombay, H+w). In addition, the FUT2 gene is the molecular basis of the secretor (Se) status, and homozygosity or compound heterozygosity for null alleles is associated with the nonsecretor (se) status. H– individuals have natural anti-H (mostly IgM), which can cause severe hemolytic transfusion reactions with intravascular hemolysis.
Immunohematology

2016;32:112–118.
Produção, Consumo e Abastecimento de Alimentos: Desafios e Novas Estratégias
Authors: Nascimento Etho Roberio Medeiros , Oliveira Luciana Dias de , Silveira Jaqueline Patrícia
Published: April 2021

Esta resenha busca apresentar de forma sintética e objetiva, as principais ideias e debates acerca do tema da produção, consumo e abastecimento de alimentos, sob a ótica da sociologia da alimentação. Para isso, são abordadas as relações sociotécnicas dentro dos sistemas agroalimentares contemporâneos e as suas principais lacunas e contradições. Com isso, o foco desta resenha está centrado na apresentação de reflexões que emergem da nova questão alimentar, a invisibilidade dos alimentos na sociedade contemporânea, o tema da saúde pública por meio da alimentação e consumo, e as questões ecológicas e sustentáveis na produção de alimentos. Além disso, esta proposta ressalta a importância do alimento como componente social na vida humana, dentro das diversas compreenssões e valores sociais e culturais.
US Privacy Laws Go Against Public Preferences and Impede Public Health and Research: Survey Study
Authors: Schmit Cason , Giannouchos Theodoros , Ramezani Mahin , Zheng Qi , Morrisey Michael A , Kum Hye-Chung
Published: April 2021

Background

Reaping the benefits from massive volumes of data collected in all sectors to improve population health, inform personalized medicine, and transform biomedical research requires the delicate balance between the benefits and risks of using individual-level data. There is a patchwork of US data protection laws that vary depending on the type of data, who is using it, and their intended purpose. Differences in these laws challenge big data projects using data from different sources. The decisions to permit or restrict data uses are determined by elected officials; therefore, constituent input is critical to finding the right balance between individual privacy and public benefits.

Objective

This study explores the US public’s preferences for using identifiable data for different purposes without their consent.

Methods

We measured data use preferences of a nationally representative sample of 504 US adults by conducting a web-based survey in February 2020. The survey used a choice-based conjoint analysis. We selected choice-based conjoint attributes and levels based on 5 US data protection laws (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, Privacy Act of 1974, Federal Trade Commission Act, and the Common Rule). There were 72 different combinations of attribute levels, representing different data use scenarios. Participants were given 12 pairs of data use scenarios and were asked to choose the scenario they were the most comfortable with. We then simulated the population preferences by using the hierarchical Bayes regression model using the ChoiceModelR package in R.

Results

Participants strongly preferred data reuse for public health and research than for profit-driven, marketing, or crime-detection activities. Participants also strongly preferred data use by universities or nonprofit organizations over data use by businesses and governments. Participants were fairly indifferent about the different types of data used (health, education, government, or economic data).

Conclusions

Our results show a notable incongruence between public preferences and current US data protection laws. Our findings appear to show that the US public favors data uses promoting social benefits over those promoting individual or organizational interests. This study provides strong support for continued efforts to provide safe access to useful data sets for research and public health. Policy makers should consider more robust public health and research data use exceptions to align laws with public preferences. In addition, policy makers who revise laws to enable data use for research and public health should consider more comprehensive protection mechanisms, including transparent use of data and accountability.
Benefits of Digital Health Resources for Substance Use Concerns in Women: Scoping Review
Authors: Quilty Lena , Agic Branka , Coombs Michelle , Kristy Betty-Lou , Shakespeare Jill , Spafford Adrienne , Besa Reena , Dematagoda Shadini , Patel Alina , Persaud Rebecca , Buckley Leslie
Published: April 2021

Background

Digital health resources are being increasingly used to support women with substance use concerns. Although empirical research has demonstrated that these resources have promise, the available evidence for their benefit in women requires further investigation. Evidence supports the capacity of interventions that are sex-, gender-, and trauma-informed to improve treatment access and outcomes and to reduce health system challenges and disparities. Indeed, both sex- and gender-specific approaches are critical to improve health and gender equity. Violence and trauma are frequent among those with substance use concerns, but they disproportionately affect those who identify as female or women, further underscoring the need for trauma-informed care as well.

Objective

The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the evidence supporting the efficacy or effectiveness of online or mobile interventions for risky or harmful substance use in adults who identify as female or women, or who report a history of trauma.

Methods

This scoping review is based on an academic search in MEDLINE, APA PsycINFO, Embase, Cochrane Central, and CINAHL, as well as a grey literature search in US and Canadian government and funding agency websites. Of the 7807 records identified, 465 remained following title and abstract screening. Of these, 159 met all eligibility criteria and were reviewed and synthesized.

Results

The 159 records reflected 141 distinct studies and 125 distinct interventions. Investigations and the interventions evaluated predominantly focused on alcohol use or general substance use. Evaluated digital health resources included multisession and brief-session interventions, with a wide range of therapeutic elements. Multisession online and mobile interventions exhibited beneficial effects in 86.1% (105/122) of studies. Single-session interventions similarly demonstrated beneficial effects in 64.2% (43/67) of study conditions. Most investigations did not assess gender identity or conduct sex- or gender-based analyses. Only 13 investigations that included trauma were identified.

Conclusions

Despite the overall promise of digital health interventions for substance use concerns, direct or quantitative evidence on the efficacy or effectiveness of interventions in females or women specifically is weak.
Collect Once, Use Many Times: Attaining Unified Metrics for Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment for People Living With HIV
Authors: Fukunaga Rena , Lowrance David , MacNeil Adam , Al-Samarrai Teeb , Cavanaugh Joseph , Baddeley Annabel , Nichols Catherine , Peterson Meaghan , Ahmedov Sevim , Singh Vindi , Edwards Celeste Gracia , Jain Suman , Date Anand , Maloney Susan A
Published: April 2021

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends providing tuberculosis preventive treatment (TPT) to all persons living with HIV and to all household contacts of persons with bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis disease. Regrettably, the absence of a harmonized data collection and management approach to TPT indicators has contributed to programmatic challenges at local, national, and global levels. However, in April 2020, the WHO launched the Consolidated HIV Strategic Information Guidelines, with an updated set of priority indicators. These guidelines recommend that Ministries of Health collect, report, and use data on TPT completion in addition to TPT initiation. Both indicators are reflected in the WHO’s list of 15 core indicators for program management and are also required by the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (MER) guidance. Although not perfectly harmonized, both frameworks now share essential indicator characteristics. Aligned indicators are necessary for robust strategic and operational planning, resource allocation, and data communication. “Collect once, use many times” is a best practice for strategic information management. Building harmonized and sustainable health systems will enable countries to successfully maintain essential HIV, tuberculosis, and other health services while combatting new health threats.
A Real-World Rheumatology Registry and Research Consortium: The German RheumaDatenRhePort (RHADAR) Registry
Authors: Kleinert Stefan , Bartz-Bazzanella Peter , von der Decken Cay , Knitza Johannes , Witte Torsten , Fekete Sándor P , Konitzny Matthias , Zink Alexander , Gauler Georg , Wurth Patrick , Aries Peer , Karberg Kirsten , Kuhn Christoph , Schuch Florian , Späthling-Mestekemper Susanna , Vorbrüggen Wolfgang , Englbrecht Matthias , Welcker Martin ,   RHADAR Group
Published: April 2021

Real-world data are crucial to continuously improve the management of patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs). The German RheumaDatenRhePort (RHADAR) registry encompasses a network of rheumatologists and researchers in Germany providing pseudonymized real-world patient data and allowing timely and continuous improvement in the care of RMD patients. The RHADAR modules allow automated anamnesis and adaptive coordination of appointments regarding individual urgency levels. Further modules focus on the collection and integration of electronic patient-reported outcomes in between consultations. The digital RHADAR modules ultimately allow a patient-centered adaptive approach to integrated medical care starting as early as possible in the disease course. Such a closed-loop system consisting of various modules along the whole patient pathway enables comprehensive and timely patient management in an unprecedented manner.
Benefiting From Digital Use: Prospective Association of Internet Use With Knowledge and Preventive Behaviors Related to Alzheimer Disease in the Israeli Survey of Aging (Preprint)
Authors: Neter Efrat , Chachashvili-Bolotin Svetlana , Erlich Bracha , Ifrah Kfir
Published: April 2021

BACKGROUND

Previous work documented the beneficial association between internet use and improved cognition, functional capacity, and less cognitive decline among people in late adulthood. This work focused on potential mechanisms of such an association: knowledge on Alzheimer disease (AD) and preventive behaviors related to AD.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to examine prospective associations of internet use and perceived computer skills with knowledge on AD and preventive behaviors related to AD.

METHODS

The sample included 1232 older adults (mean age 71.12 [SD 9.07]) drawn from the Israeli branch of the Survey of Health, Aging, and Retirement in Europe (SHARE-Israel). The sample is representative of Israeli households of adults aged 50 or older and their spouses. Data analyzed were collected in person during 2015 (Wave 6), and in a drop-off questionnaire following the in-person 2017 data collection (Wave 7).

RESULTS

Although both internet use and perceived computer skills were prospectively associated with knowledge and behaviors related to AD in bivariate analyses, after controlling for sociodemographics, only internet use was associated with more such knowledge (β=.13, P<.001) and behaviors (β=.22, P<.001).

CONCLUSIONS

Internet use emerged as a prospective predictor of protective factors against AD. Policymakers should advance digital engagement so as to enhance knowledge on AD and preventive behaviors among older adults.
Comparison of Radiofrequency Ablation and Cryoablation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation：A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. (Preprint)
Authors: Yang Xiaoxv , Zhou Hui-Yuan , Lu Ya-Le
Published: April 2021

BACKGROUND

Some studies have compared the effects of radiofrequency current energy and cryoballoon in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. The results on the rate of atrial fibrillation and the incidence of complications one year after ablation were inconsistent with these studies.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether the efficacy and safety of cryoballoon (CB) are better than that of radiofrequency ablation(RF) for pulmonary vein isolation in the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation(PAF).

METHODS

The Pubmed and Cochrane Library databases were searched for randomized controlled trials(RCTs) since inception through August 2020. The efficacy outcome was success rate one year after ablation. Rate of complications safety outcome. Included studies were RCTs in adults with PAF in which CB therapy was compared to RF therapy. Two investigators extracted data from the selected studies and assessed the risk of bias.

RESULTS

A total of 6 RCTs with 1681 individuals were included in the analysis. Pooled analyses indicated that CB ablation had a lower rate of the free-from atrial fibrillation(AF) one year after catheter ablation than RF therapy,but not statistically significant (OR: 0.88; 95% CI: 0.57 to 1.36;p=0.57). There was a higher rate of complications in the CB group,but not significant (OR: 1.27;95% CI: 0.73 to 2.22;p=0.39).

CONCLUSIONS

This meta-analysis shows that CB is not better than RF for patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, and the incidence of complications is not lower than RF.
Screening children at risk for developmental disabilities based on face landmark from video data of mobile-based application: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)
Authors: Park Yu Rang , Hwang Sang Ho , Yu Yeonsoo , Kim Jichul , Lee Taeyeop , Kim Hyo-Won
Published: April 2021

BACKGROUND

Early detection and intervention of developmental disabilities (DDs) are critical for improving the long-term outcomes of the afflicted children. Mobile-based applications are easily accessible and may thus help the early identification of DDs.

OBJECTIVE

We aimed to identify facial expression and head pose based on face landmark data extracted from face recording videos and to differentiate the characteristics between children with DDs and those without.

METHODS

Eighty-nine children (DD, n=33; typically developing, n=56) were included in the analysis. Using the mobile-based application, we extracted facial landmarks and head poses from the recorded videos and performed Long Short-Term Memory(LSTM)-based DD classification.

RESULTS

Stratified k-fold cross-validation showed that the average values of accuracy, precision, recall, and f1-score of the LSTM based deep learning model of DD children were 88%, 91%,72%, and 80%, respectively. Through the interpretation of prediction results using SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP), we confirmed that the nodding head angle variable was the most important variable. All of the top 10 variables of importance had significant differences in the distribution between children with DDs and those without (p<0.05).

CONCLUSIONS

Our results provide preliminary evidence that the deep-learning classification model using mobile-based children’s video data could be used for the early detection of children with DDs.
Examining the Preliminary Effectiveness and Acceptability of a Web-Based Training Program for Australian Secondary School Teachers: Pilot Study of the BEAM (Building Educators’ Skills in Adolescent Mental Health) Program (Preprint)
Authors: Parker Belinda L , Anderson Melissa , Batterham Philip J , Gayed Aimee , Subotic-Kerry Mirjana , Achilles Melinda R , Chakouch Cassandra , Werner-Seidler Aliza , Whitton Alexis E , O’Dea Bridianne
Published: April 2021

BACKGROUND

Secondary schools are increasingly supporting adolescents’ mental health and well-being, yet many teachers report that they lack the skills and confidence to do so. Building Educators’ skills in Adolescent Mental Health (BEAM) is a web-based training program developed to improve secondary school teachers’ knowledge and confidence in caring for students’ mental health.

OBJECTIVE

This pilot study examined the preliminary effectiveness and acceptability of the BEAM program for improving mental health knowledge, attitudes, confidence, helping behaviors, and psychological distress among secondary school teachers.

METHODS

A single-arm pilot trial was conducted from July to December 2019 among secondary school teachers located in New South Wales, Australia, who were employed in leadership positions responsible for managing student well-being (ie, Year Advisors). Participants had access to the BEAM program for 6 weeks. Self-report surveys, delivered at baseline, postintervention (6-weeks post baseline) and 3-month follow-up (19 weeks post baseline) were used to measure changes in training outcomes. Acceptability was assessed by program use, barriers, satisfaction, and participants’ perceptions of program effectiveness.

RESULTS

A total of 70 secondary school teachers took part (mean age 36.5 years, SD 9.41 years, range 24-60 years). Significant improvements in confidence were reported at postintervention and 3-month follow-up. Significant improvements in helping behaviors were reported at 3-month follow-up only. There was also a significant reduction in psychological distress at postintervention. Participants agreed that the program content was easy to understand and relevant, but program completion was challenged by lack of time, competing priorities, and forgetfulness.

CONCLUSIONS

Findings indicated that a web-based training program may be beneficial for improving secondary school teachers’ abilities to care for students’ mental health; however, program modifications are required to increase training completions.

CLINICALTRIAL

Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR) ACTRN12619000821190, Universal Trial Number U1111-1232-7680; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=377529
The moderating role of working alliance in the association between depression and suicide ideation in messaging therapy (Preprint)
Authors: Brunstein-Klomek Anat , Benistri Anaelle , Doron Yonit , Hull Thomas Derrick
Published: April 2021

BACKGROUND

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and it can be prevented by psychotherapy. Nowadays, it is crucial to identify individuals at risk of suicide in technology-based therapies, such as messaging therapy.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of the study is to examine the risk factors predicting suicide ideation during a messaging psychotherapy, and the moderating role of working alliance in the association between baselined depression and later suicide ideation.

METHODS

A large outpatient sample (n = 4,388) engaged in daily messaging with licensed clinicians from a telemedicine provider. Using a longitudinal design, depression and anxiety symptoms were assessed at baseline, using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8) for depression, and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) for anxiety. The Working Alliance was measured with the short-version of the Working Alliance Inventory (WAI-SR) after three weeks of therapy, and suicide ideation was assessed at baseline and after six weeks of therapy, by item 9 of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Demographic measures were also assessed.

RESULTS

Results indicate that depression, baseline suicide ideation and working alliance, especially its tasks subscale, significantly predicted suicide ideation after six weeks. Working alliance, especially the task and bond subscales, moderated the association between depression at baseline and suicide ideation after six weeks, so that experiencing higher quality of working alliance between the patient and the therapist decreased the association between depression and suicide ideation.

CONCLUSIONS

Suicide ideation may be reduced by experiencing the therapeutic relationship as beneficial, even among at-risk population, which suffer from depressive symptoms. It is the first study to show this moderation effect in any platform of therapy.
Correction: Knowledge About COVID-19 Among Adults in China: Cross-sectional Online Survey (Preprint)
Authors: Yu Fengyun , Geldsetzer Pascal , Meierkord Anne , Yang Juntao , Chen Qiushi , Jiao Lirui , Abou-Arraj Nadeem E , Pan An , Wang Chen , Bärnighausen Till , Chen Simiao
Published: April 2021

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Correction: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Health Care Utilization in a Large Integrated Health Care System: Retrospective Cohort Study (Preprint)
Authors: Xu Stanley , Glenn Sungching , Sy Lina , Qian Lei , Hong Vennis , Ryan Denison S , Jacobsen Steven
Published: April 2021

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Клиника и дифференциальная диагностика рака слизистой оболочки полости рта и красной каймы губ
Authors: Nesin A.F.
Published: April 2021

В статье рассмотрена одна из наиболее актуальных проблем стоматологии — дифференциальная диагностика рака слизистой оболочки полости рта. Подробно описаны дифференциальные признаки язв слизистой оболочки полости рта и красной каймы губ различной этиологии, а также их отличия от раковых язв. Знание этих различий позволит врачу-стоматологу дифференцировать эти поражения слизистой и выбрать правильную, наиболее эффективную тактику их лечения.
Междисциплинарное взаимодействие врачей в комплексном подходе к лечению больных с полиморбидным состоянием
Authors: Suprunovych I.M.
Published: April 2021

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Editorial April 2021
Authors: Prasodjo Tjahjono
Published: April 2021

Selamat bertemu kembali di Jurnal Bakti Budaya. Kali ini kami menyajikan edisi Vol. 4, No. 1, 2021. Rubrik artikel masih didominasi oleh artikel yang bertema kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PkM) di masa pandemi. Seperti kita ketahui bersama bahwa pandemi Covid-19 dengan pembatasan-pembatasannya membuat kita sulit melaksanakan kegiatan PkM seperti yang biasa kita lakukan. Pertemuan-pertemuan langsung dengan masyarakat yang menimbulkan kerumunan masih dihindari. Namun, di sisi lain hal ini justru memicu inovasi metodologis dalam kegiatan PkM. Cara-cara baru untuk berkontak non-tatap muka langsung segera ditemukan. Kreativitas metode interaksi dengan masyarakat sasaran PkM secara daring bermunculan yang justru menambah perbendaharaan metode pelaksanaan PkM.
Pelatihan Pemahaman Multikulturalisme pada Komunitas Nahdlatul Ulama di Desa Tamantirta, Kasihan, Bantul
Authors: Akhyat Arif
Published: April 2021

Multiculturalism is a new concept in social science that is used to be the main discussion in community service activities at Jam'iyyah and Jama'ah Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) in Tamantirto Village, Kasihan, Bantul, Yogyakarta. Through the concept of multiculturalism, Jama'ah and Jam'iyyah NU began to try to understand the teachings of NU which have the same principles as Tasawasuth, Tasamuh, Tawazun and I'tidal. With a mixture of online (Whatapps Group and WA Japri) and offline (direct FGD) methods, this service has provided the concept of multiculturalism as a training subject to Jama'ah and Jam'iyyah of NU. The results achieved in this service, opened an understanding of tolerance, the concept of Islamic brotherhood (Ukhuuwah Islamiyah) and a pluralistic social awareness. The emergence of this awareness of multiculturalism, although among NU circles, often referred to the concepts of Tawasuth, Tasamuh, Tawazun and I'tidal, Jama'ah began to expand the way of life in society amidst differences and complex social networks.

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Multikulturalisme sebagai konsep baru dalam ilmu sosial menjadi pembahasan pokok dalam kegiatan pengabdian pada Jam’iyyah maupun Jama’ah Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) di Desa Tamantirto, Kasihan, Bantul, Yogyakarta. Melalui konsep multikulturalisme, Jama’ah maupun Jam’iyyah NU mulai mencoba memahami dan mengaitkan dengan ajaran NU yang memiliki kesamaan prinsip dengan Tasawasuth, Tasamuh, Tawazun dan I’tidal. Dengan metode campuran daring (Whatapps Group dan WA Japri) dan luring (FGD langsung), pengabdian ini telah memberikan pengenalan konsep multikulturalisme kepada Jama’ah dan Jam’iyyah NU sebagai praktik sosial-keagamaan. Hasil yang dicapai pada pengabdian ini, terbukanya pemahaman tentang toleransi, konsep persaudaraan Islamiyah (Ukhuuwah Islamiyah) dan kesadaran bermasyarakat yang majemuk. Munculnya kesadaran multikulturalisme ini, walaupun di kalangan NU, sering merujuk pada konsep Tawasuth, Tasamuh, Tawazun dan I’tidal, namun Jama’ah mulai semakin luas cara hidup bermasyarakat di tengah-tengah perbedaan dan jaringan sosial yang rumit.
Pelatihan Penulisan Feature Pengalaman Warga Selama Masa Pandemi di Desa Tamantirto, Kasihan, Bantul
Authors: Pujiharto Pujiharto , Soleh Rakhmat , Anwar Saeful
Published: April 2021

Tamantirto village, Kasihan, Bantul is an area which is positively responsive in terms of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. The citizens’ response is not only showed by implementing health protocol and entrances shutdown during the pandemic, but is also empowered by the consciousness of knowledge and experience transfer about pandemic for the next generation. Through the existing village’s information system, they offer a collaboration to lecturer of Indonesian Language and Letter Study Program of FIB UGM in order to conduct feature writing training about citizens’ point of view and experience during the pandemic. The training is held in two methods. The first is direct training method with power point elaborating the definition, type, example, and writing technique and feature editing. The second one is writing guidance using WA group where the participants can send their work to the group chat and then the trainer give feedback for the document. The training produce 21 feature documents which are averagely elaborate the participants’ profession regarding with the pandemic. Most of the documents are written with argumentative paragraph instead of narrating their experience during the pandemic like the common feature which is tend to be narrative.

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Desa Tamantirto, Kasihan, Bantul merupakan wilayah yang tanggap dalam menghadapi pandemi Covid-19. Ketanggapan warga tidak hanya ditunjukkan melalui penerapan protokal kesehatan dan penutupan sejumlah pintu gang ketika masa pandemi, tetapi juga didukung pada kesadaran akan pentingnya pewarisan pengetahuan dan pengalaman seputar pandemi kepada generasi mendatang. Melalui Tim Sistem Informasi Desa yang mereka miliki, mereka mengajak kerja sama dengan dosen Prodi Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia FIB UGM untuk mengadakan kegiatan pelatihan penulisan feature seputar pandangan dan pengalaman warga selama pandemi. Pelatihan diselenggarakan dengan dua cara. Pertama, pelatihan secara langsung dengan media power point yang menguraikan definisi, jenis, contoh, dan teknik penulisan serta penyuntingan feature. Kedua, bimbingan penulisan melalui WA Grup ketika peserta mengirimkan karyanya ke grup WA dan narasumber memberikan masukan terhadap naskah tersebut. Pelatihan menghasilkan 21 naskah feature yang rata-rata menguraikan profesi para peserta dan mengaitkannya dengan pandemi. Sebagian besar naskah masih lebih banyak diisi dengan paragrat argumentatif dibandingkan menarasikan pengalaman selama pandemi sebagaimana layaknya feature yang cenderung naratif.
A Technological Innovativeness Measurement Framework: A Case Study of Technology Based Indonesian Companies
Authors: Aldianto Leo , Tjakraatmadja Jann Hidajat , Larso Dwi , Primiana Ina , Anggadwita Grisna
Published: April 2021

The measurement of innovation has been developed by various previous studies with a specific focus and goal. However, the existing measurement framework still cannot be applied all that easily by companies in Indonesia for assessing, evaluating, and improving their innovations. This study aims to propose a measurement framework using a multiple case study approach. Cases were selected from companies in the pharmaceutical and information and communications technology (ICT) industries because they contribute substantially to the manufacturing sector and both are vital to Indonesia. The results of this study indicate that the measurement model of innovation consists of technological innovation and the management of technological innovation. There are three phases in the technological innovation process which include the initiation phase (conceiving ideas and acquiring information, then transforming it into knowledge), the development phase (validating knowledge and checking its appropriateness), and the diffusion phase (getting users' feedback and Go & scaling up). Meanwhile, the management of technological innovation consists of having a strategy, the necessary resources, and operation. The analytical generalization of this study is still considered to be limited, so further studies are needed to analyze cases in other industrial sectors. In addition, a quantitative study is required to construct a measuring instrument for the variables proposed in this study.
Child Friendly Environment of Classroom on Basic Level in Nepal: Education Achievement of Community School
Authors: Khanal Dr. Uttam
Published: April 2021

This study focuses on child-friendly classroom environments and basic level academic achievement and analyzes the role that teachers, parents, students, and school management committees play in school work. Nepal’s disadvantaged schools are concentrated in rural areas, but those schools are also trying to make themselves child-friendly schools. The objective was to analyze the problems seen in the construction of child-friendly schools by analyzing the classroom environment, the current condition of the school, the impact of the child-friendly classroom environment on the level of educational achievement. The school management committee, teachers, the interaction between the parents and the stakeholders on various issues has helped in the construction of the child-friendly school and the community has expressed its readiness to help as the school is their own. According to the parents, the school has been punishing the children for one reason or another and the school should be reformed as there are protests from all quarters. In order to achieve the set targets as per the educational policy of the state and for the all-round development of the children-It has become necessary for everyone to pay attention to remove the small weaknesses and analyze the results and engage in classroom management including child-friendly schools.
Monitoring of the erosion processes and the vegetation cover of the reclaimed landfill solid municipal waste
Authors: Krasnoperova Svetlana A. , Borisova Elena A.
Published: April 2021

Depositing of the solid municipal waste in landfills that do not provide for a set of measures to protect the environment from negative impacts leads to significant pollution of ecosystem components: soil cover, surface and underground water, plant and animal life. One of the most dangerous components in waste disposal is filtrate, which includes nitrate and nitrite ions, as well as many heavy metals. The study of chemical analysis of the filtrate of multiple landfills and landfills shows that there are biologically dangerous organic substances, various compounds of nitrogen and sulfur forms, heavy metal ions, and pathogenic media that exceed the maximum permissible concentrations in the places where waste is deposited. It follows that the implementation of effective environmental measures necessary to control the state of wildlife components in places where solid municipal waste is buried, which reduces the adverse impact on the environment, is the most urgent problem. In the course of the study, erosion processes and the state of vegetation cover of the reclaimed SMW landfill along the Sarapulsky tract were monitored. Its levels of environmental hazard were identified.
Factors influencing to formation of geosystems of southern slope of the Greater Caucasus in the Republic of Azerbaijan and assessment of landscape-environmental capacity
Authors: Mammadova Jahan Siradj
Published: April 2021

The Azerbaijani part of the Greater Caucasus consists of mountain ranges, mountainous depressions and sloppy plains. Different types of relief forms and landscapes have been formed during the repetition of endogenous and exogenous processes that have emerged as a result of the mutual influence of internal and external forces on the relief. The factors which influence the southern slope geosystems of the Greater Caucasus were first studied by us. Landscape-ecological assessment of the area was carried out using suitable, satisfactory, tense, crisis-critical and standard criteria, and a landscape map was compiled on its basis. The materials include the steppe expedition data. The applied methods are landscape-geomorphological, historical, comparative, mathematical-statistical, cartographic. Resistance of natural landscapes to anthropogenic influences is determined.
Distribution of photosynthetic species in grotto type caves of different regions
Authors: Mazina Svetlana E. , Popkova Anna V.
Published: April 2021

The article discusses the ecological significance of the phototrophic communities developing in entrance zone of grotto type caves as ecotones and refugiums. Species intrazonality and the dependence of cave species composition on geographic location were considered. The aim of present study was to identify similar caves of different regions based on the species composition of phototrophic communities using own data and data from literature. The empiric basis for investigation was present by phototropic species lists of own studies conducted by standard methods for phototropic species identification, as well as species lists from literature. The most frequently encountered phototrophs were species Chroococcus minutus and Chlorella vulgaris. Their occurrence in all the studied caves was revealed based on the taxonomic analysis. Thus, the intrazonal nature of the flora developed in grotto type caves is partially confirmed. Cluster analysis applying Euclidean distance was used to estimate similarity of the phototrophic communities developed in grotto caves of various genesis. Four clusters were identified: cretaceous caves of the Voronezh region; limestone grottoes of Ukraine and Abkhazia; monastic cells of Moldova and Ukraine; caves of Italy and Hungary. The dependence of the phototrophs biodiversity on the composition of the rocks and the genesis of the cavities was established. The geographical trend of photosynthetic species distribution in the grotto type caves was revealed.
Por que se falou tanto da institucionalização das instâncias participativas? O Congresso Nacional e a implementação ou veto às IPs
Authors: Soares Filho Marcos Luiz
Published: April 2021

O institucionalismo histórico aponta para a relevância de forças políticas de manutenção de uma instituição após o seu processo formativo. Com tal preocupação, o objetivo deste artigo é evidenciar que as disputas no Congresso Nacional importam à formulação e à implementação de instituições de participação (IPs). A metodologia consiste na análise de documentos do Congresso sobre o veto ao Conselho Nacional dos Direitos do Idoso (CNDI), de 1990 a 2003, comparados aos da Política e Sistema Nacional de Participação Social (PNPS/SNPS). Dos casos, foram extraídos “pacotes interpretativos” (conceito de Fuks): o conjunto de ideias que fundamentam posições e mobilizam discursos sobre situações. Conclui - se que a forma como seus atores construíram interpretações políticas sobre a formulação e a implementação das IPs perpassaram conjunturas diversas no Congresso Nacional. Ou seja, a conjuntura política possui influência sobre os pacotes interpretativos acerca das IPs e altera a sua implementação.
Innovaciones democráticas desde la perspectiva de sus participantes. Una aproximación al ajuste social percibido
Authors: Sorribas Patricia Mariel , Gutierrez Mariana Carla
Published: April 2021

O artigo recolhe críticas ao quadro institucional participativo de diferentes latitudes, reconhecendo dimensões relevantes e, a seguir, estabelecendo, na perspectiva dos participantes, se estão associadas às experiências implementadas em Córdoba (Argentina). Analisamos a avaliação dos atores envolvidos nos processos participativos em torno das políticas culturais e nos órgãos de participação. Com base em evidências produzidas por meio de pesquisas, entrevistas e análises de documentos, concluímos que as experiências de Córdoba de participação cidadã registram indicadores de desequilíbrio social, fragilizando a aceitação da institucionalidade associada a uma concepção participativa de democracia local. Esses resultados podem corresponder a uma interpretação do contexto político como imutável, apesar da abertura institucional e da inovação. No campo das políticas culturais, o desequilíbrio social é parcial, dada a percepção de que esses processos reforçam a autodeterminação e a justiça, resultando em uma maior aceitação institucional. No entanto, a democratização na tomada de decisões de política cultural foi distribuída de forma desigual.
Literatura e cultura do entretenimento: padrões de consumo entre jovens
Authors: Prevedello Tatiana
Published: April 2021

Na sociedade contemporânea a relação entre literatura, cultura, mercado e entretenimento é bastante tênue. Diante destes elementos, a presente pesquisa objetivou investigar, entre o público juvenil de um Instituto Federal, seus comportamentos de consumo mediados pela influência literária. Walter Benjamin (1994) compreende que o objeto artístico e a literatura podem ser pensados como mercadorias que chegam ao público, passíveis de ser compradas e consumidas por muitos. Para Canclini (2008), os grandes fenômenos literários destinados ao consumo em escala global foram originados da influência capitalista em seus desdobramentos sociais e políticos e, também, auxiliam na dinâmica desses mesmos processos, ultrapassando o nicho literário. Buscou-se, assim, mapear, entre os jovens participantes, hábitos literários e culturais relacionados ao mercado e ao entretenimento. Para tanto foi utilizado o suporte teórico-metodológico, aliado à pesquisa de campo, com o propósito de estudar a relação que os jovens integrantes da pesquisa estabelecem com a literatura destinada ao consumo em grande escala e mediada pela indústria cultural. Verificou-se, por intermédio de um questionário autoaplicável, a situação socioeconômica dos alunos investigados, padrões de consumo e, de que maneira, a literatura com amplo alcance midiático tem exercido influência sobre o comportamento dos jovens em suas decisões de compra e entretenimento.
Tutoria, projeto de vida e a formação da juventude: desdobramentos da reforma do Ensino Médio
Authors: Queiroz Lavínia Maria Silva , Oliveira Meyre-Ester Barbosa de
Published: April 2021

O trabalho aborda o Ensino Médio em Tempo Integral (EMTI) focalizando a tutoria e o seu papel na construção do projeto de vida, na perspectiva de pensar os desdobramentos dessa política curricular para a formação dos jovens. Tem como base teórica a abordagem do ciclo de políticas (BALL e BOWE, 1992) e a teoria daatuação (BALL, MAGUIRE e BRAUN, 2016). Para a análise dos sentidos e perspectivas sobre a tutoria como proposta curricular do Ensino Médio expõe a análise de entrevistas semiestruturadas realizadas com jovens estudantes, professores e gestão escolar. Os resultados apresentam a enunciação de que o “jovem é o centro da escola”, a tutoria se constitui em uma dinâmica de conversa, aconselhamento e acompanhamento articulada a orientação do Projeto de Vida. A política ao ser atuada no contexto da prática está sujeita a ressignificações e reinvenções por parte dos sujeitos envolvidos.
PRE-PANDEMIC EARLY VIRAL PNEUMONIAS; COULD WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED COVID-19 BEFORE? ACCOMPANYING A DIAGNOSTIC MODEL
Authors: güllüarslan nevra , irkilata figen eksert , ozbalci aysu basak
Published: April 2021

Introduction COVID-19 shows similar clinical and radiological findings
with other viral pneumonias. This study designed to explore the
likelihood of the existence of COVID-19 pneumonia in our country before
March 11th, date of first official COVID-19 case detected in Turkey, by
using a diagnostic model designed with radiologic and laboratory
findings. Materials and Methods 273 patients were aggrouped according to
hospitalization date, naso-oropharyngeal swab PCR results. Thoracic
tomographies, C-reactive protein (CRP), leukocyte, lymphocyte, monocyte,
eosinophil, platelet values of all patients were evaluated. Results
Laboratory findings of lymphocyte, eosinophil counts (p<0.05)
were significantly low; radiologic findings of round opacity,
cobblestone, nodüle, subpleural line were significant in COVID-19 group
(p<0.05). ‘Round opacity’, ‘subpleural line’, ‘nodule’,
‘lymphocyte’ variables were found to be statistically significant for
final model (p<0.05). COVID-19 diagnosis possibility;
increases 302.9% by ‘round opacity’, 355.6% by ‘subpleural lines’; and
decreases 59.1% by ‘nodule’ presence, 31.7% by one unit increase in
lymphocyte level. Based on final model; 49.3% of the participants
before 11 March 2020 were predicted to be positive for COVID-19.
Conclusion According to these findings, we can say that COVID-19
patients existed before March 11th, 2020 in Turkey, for the first time.
Also subpleural lines, presence of cobblestone, round opacity
appearances and absence of nodules on tomography, and the presence of
lymphopenia and eosinopenia in the cell count can also be used to
support the diagnosis of COVID pneumonia.
THE EVALUATION OF LUNG INVOLVEMENT AND FUNCTIONAL CAPACITIES IN PATİENTS DİAGNOSED WITH PRIMARY SJOGREN’S SYNDROME
Authors: Ozdemirel Tugce Sahin , Ozdemirel Ali Erhan , Ozyurek Berna Akinci , Yenibertiz Derya , Erdogan Yurdanur
Published: April 2021

ABSTRACT Introduction: Sjögren syndrome is a chronic, systemic,
inflammatory disease characterized with lymphocytic infiltration of the
exocrine glands, frequently manifested by dryness in the region
affected. Although the most common extraglandular involvement in SS is
pulmonary involvement. Early diagnosis and treatment is considered to be
important. It was aimed to evaluate the frequency of early lung
involvement, high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) findings and
data of pulmonary function test (PFT) in SS in this study.
Material-Method: Thirty five patients diagnosed with SS and referred by
the Department of Rheumatology to determine potential lung involvement
to the 8th chest diseases outpatient clinic of our hospital between
September 2015 and December 2018 were included in this study.
Respiratory signs, demographic features, length of disease and treatment
regimens, PFT, data of 6-minute walk test (MWT) and findings of HRCT of
the patients were retrospectively obtained from hospital information
system and patient files. Results: The mean age of the patients was 54.4
± 9.2. The majority of the patients were women (94.3%). When the HRCT
findings were evaluated, 28 (80%) patients had CT findings, while 7
(20%) patients had no CT findings. The most common HRCT findings found
in patients were peribronchial thickening (48.6 %), ground glass
appearance (28.6%) and prominence in interstitial scars. Conclusion: We
think that the evaluation of HRCT and PFTs in patients diagnosed with SS
for assessing early pulmonary involvement will be guiding in terms of
follow-up and treatment.