bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Study of Rasayana Chikitsa through Dhatu Parinaama Nyaya W.S.R. to Stem Cells
Authors: Sreelekshmi G  , Navoday Raju N R  , Raole Vaidehi
Published: July 2021

Stem cells are special cells that attain an ability to become various type of cells, present in an embryo as well as in an adult. These cells are used to replace and regenerate new organs, tissues or even an entire organism due to their self-renewing, uni or pleuripotent properties. In Ayurvedic concept, the Dhatu are developing and nourishing in a sequential manner based on the Dhatu Parinama Nyaya (Law of Transportation and Transformation). Each Dhatu or bodily tissue is formed from either Ahaara Rasa or from the elements of previous Dhatu and gives rise to the formation of next Dhatu (Sookshma Dhatu). Hence, Sookshma (minute) Dhatu or Stem cells in a particular Dhatu can be comparable to stem cells because their ability to generate the different tissues. The aim of this article is to provide an awareness about the stem cells or Sookshma Dhatu in the light of concept of Dhatu Parinama Nyaya.
Improving the accuracy of calculating the speed of movement at the time of an accident in collisions with incomplete overlap of a part of the car
Authors: Golov E. V.
Published: July 2021

Introduction. Driving at a speed exceeding the permitted and average speed of traffic flow often leads to a collision of vehicles with other road users or with elements of the arrangement of highways. As a result, it is necessary to establish whether the fact of this violation of the traffic rules, which led to the occurrence of an emergency-dangerous road traffic situation. The methods used to calculate the speed of vehicles based on the resulting deformations are quite accurate, but this fact is true in conditions of complete overlap (impact across the entire width of the front, rear or side parts of the body). But there is a scientific task of developing a methodology according to which an expert or investigator will be able to calculate the average statistical value of measuring the depth of deformation of a vehicle for a specific road traffic situation.

Materials and methods. The paper proposes a method for evaluating the possibility of using the data available to the expert for calculation by introducing the coefficient of variation of the depth of penetration. With the help of the coefficient of variation, the specialist has a tool for selecting and ignoring individual measurements of the depth of penetration, depending on the degree of overlap and on the ‘spread’ of the deformation values.

Conclusions. After studying a number of collisions with incomplete overlap and excluding the ‘extra’ values of penetration, the speed equivalent to the energy cost for the development of residual deformations and errors (the difference between the true collision speed and the established one without taking into account the ‘falling out’ values of deformations) was calculated and it was found that the use of the algorithm taking into account the coefficient of variation led to sufficiently accurate calculation results.

Discussions. The proposed methodology regulates the use of the coefficient of variation as a criterion for the admissibility of the use of source data to determine the quality of the final result of the calculation. This mathematical device is applicable to all collisions, but is especially relevant when studying collisions with incomplete overlap of any part of the car body.
Weaving a web of connections through online citizen science
Authors: Buntting Cathy , Doyle Cathal , Anderson Dayle , Luczak-Roesch Markus
Published: July 2021

This article explores how the funding process of New Zealand’s Teaching and Learning Research Initiative (TLRI) has catalysed the coming together of an interdisciplinary research team of education researchers, information systems researchers, and teacher practitioners. Through two funded research projects, a large and growing web of connections is being woven, benefiting the research partnership and outcomes. Our collective aim is to investigate the affordances of online citizen science projects to enhance science teaching and learning. Using examples, we trace the development of some key lines of inquiry that have been made possible because of the interdisciplinary foundation of the projects.
Impact of COVID-19 on Socio-Religious Integration in Developing Countries: A Case Study of India and Pakistan
Authors: Bano Nusrat , Mustafa Ghulam , Ali Anwar
Published: July 2021

Purpose: Integrity is pre-requisite for the prosperity and development of the society. Stable integration is the sign of justice, equality, rights and duties which provides tolerated society and religious inclusion. But, developing countries still have many challenges to stabilize their socio-religious integration due to non-cooperative behavior among different segments of the society, lack of politico-religious tolerance and less socio-economic development. The other factors responsible are poor educational and health system, weak social institution, marginalized segments of society, absences of culture of welfare state. Likewise, in India, communal conflicts remain present in every time as well as Pakistan faces sectarian tension and in both countries, religious norms and attitudes are used for political purposes. Similarly, both countries have the challenges of inequality and injustices within their communities.

Design/Methodology/Approach: The qualitative techniques have been applied in this research. Date has been collected from Secondary and Primary Sources.

Findings: Economic development is necessary for the development of the social prosperity without it socio-religious integration is a dream.

Implications/Originality/Value: The epidemic COVID-19 has challenged the socio-religiosity of the developing countries which affected the socio-economic and religious set up of these countries ruthlessly.
Manifestaciones clínicas de la enfermedad por coronavirus (COVID-19).
Authors: Ortiz Dueñas Silvio Eleuterio , Ochoa Bustamante Jessenia Paola , Silvestre Yagual Silvia Roxana , Cedeño Calero Cindy Michelle , Giacoman Jiménez Arcadio Jacinto , Filián Quelal Elena Jazmin , León Flores Kimberly Johanna , Mite Vernaza Eloy José , Zúñiga Arreaga Leonel Amador , Tauriz Luna George Kevin , Barrionuevo Villacis Andrea Carolina , Muñiz Plua Wisthong Fabricio
Published: July 2021

La pandemia por COVID-19 supone un reto sanitario de alcance mundial. Los síntomas y manifestaciones de la enfermedad son diversos y de alcance aún desconocido. Se requiere de estudios clínicos y epidemiológicos que generen nueva información y hagan posible el conocimiento cabal del virus, es decir, determinar con precisión su incidencia, posibles complicaciones y secuelas postinfecciosas. En el contexto de la lucha contra la pandemia, esta información se está generando en tiempo real. A cada momento la comunidad científica publica nuevas evidencias que actualizan las anteriores. Para el personal sanitario de primera línea en la lucha contra la COVID-19 la información constituye una verdadera necesidad. Es preciso estar bien informado sobre el curso de la COVID-19, conocer a profundidad el virus y sus características para estar en condiciones de controlar su propagación y poner fin a la pandemia..
Primary soft tissue angiomyolipoma in a dog with unusual clinical features
Authors: Lenz Jiří , Konečná Petra , Tichý František , Fiala Luděk
Published: July 2021

Angiomyolipoma is an extremely rare neoplasm in animals. It belongs to a group of perivascular epithelioid cell tumours (so-called PEComas). This study reports a case of primary soft tissue angiomyolipoma in a dog with some unusual clinical features. A 4-year old female Labrador dog with a rapidly growing pelvic tumour measuring 30 × 20 cm with a short history of 12 weeks was presented. The tumour was well-circumscribed and pushed into the right vaginal wall and into the perineum. The tumour was completely surgically excised. An extensive histological examination was performed, including immunohistochemical analysis. Histology revealed a mesenchymal neoplasm consisting of three tissue components – mature adipose tissue (which dominated), vessels, and smooth muscle (spindle) cells. The lesion showed positive immunohistochemical staining with smooth muscle actin and desmin in mature-appearing smooth muscle cells and S-100 protein positivity in adipocytes. The diagnosis of angiomyolipoma must be considered in different types of benign and malignant tumours of various lineages. The diagnostic approach to soft tissue tumours, including angiomyolipoma, requires optimal processing and sectioning of resected specimens. This paper is believed to be the first case of primary soft tissue angiomyolipoma reported in the veterinary literature.
Hyperplastic and atrophic changes in the genital tract of a female cat following repeated treatment with deslorelin acetate – a case report
Authors: Marino Gabriele , Vullo Cecilia , Di Giorgio Stefania , Zanghì Antonina , Catone Giuseppe , Sfacteria Alessandra
Published: July 2021

This study aimed to investigate the morphological patterns of the genital tract after long-term treatment of deslorelin acetate in a female cat, a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist currently used in adult cats to obtain transient oestrus suppression. A 1-year-old Chartreux female cat was treated with 4.7 mg deslorelin acetate to suppress oestrus manifestations. The treatment was repeated for a total of × 3 every 2 years. After 8 years, the female cat came into oestrus again, but she was no more implanted, and an ovariohysterectomy was performed. Before surgery, an ultrasound examination was performed that showed a normal uterus and the presence of about 5 follicles in ovaries. Concentrations of oestradiol, progesterone, and vaginal smears were compatible with oestrus. During surgery, a very short ovarian pedicle was observed yet neither uterus nor ovaries presented appreciable alterations. At histology, the ovaries presented a juvenile appearance with numerous primordial and periovulatory follicles. The uterus showed marked endometrial hyperplasia with polypoid projection and atrophic myometrium. Based on this case report, deslorelin acetate is a powerful drug able to preserve ovarian function. However, the suppression of gonadotrophin, especially for a long period, has a detrimental atrophic effect on the target organs during treatment and, on the opposite, hyperplastic changes may occur after the restoring of normal cyclicity.
Infections of cats with blood mycoplasmas in various contexts
Authors: Lobová Dana , Konvalinová Jarmila , Bedáňová Iveta , Filipejová Zita , Molinková Dobromila
Published: July 2021

Haemotropic microorganisms are the most common bacteria that infect erythrocytes and are associated with anaemia of varying severity. The aim of this study was to focus on the occurrence ofMycoplasma haemofelis,Mycoplasma haemominutum, andMycoplasma turicensisin cats. We followed infected individuals’ breeding conditions, age, sex, basic haematological indices, and co-infection with one of the feline retroviruses. A total of 73 cats were investigated. Haemoplasmas were detected by PCR and verified by sequencing. Haematology examination was performed focusing on the number of erythrocytes, haemoglobin concentrations and haematocrit. A subset of 40 cat blood samples was examined by a rapid immunochromatography test to detect retroviruses. The following was found in our study group:M. haemofelisin 12.3% of individuals,M. haemominutumin 35.6% of individuals andM. turicensisin 17.8% of individuals. A highly significant difference was found between positive evidence of blood mycoplasmas in cats living only at home (15%) and in cats with access to the outside (69.8%). There was also a highly significant difference in the incidence of mycoplasma in cats over 3 years of age compared to 1–3 years of age and up to 1 year of age. There was no difference in the frequency of infections between the sexes. Blood mycoplasma infection in our group was not accompanied by fundamental changes in the haematological indices and was only reflected by a decrease in haemoglobin values in three cases. In a subset of cats that were also examined for the presence of retroviral infection, mycoplasma infection in blood was confirmed in all five positive cases.
B-cell lymphoblastic leukaemia in a guinea-pig – a case report
Authors: Levkut Martin , Major Peter , Kottferová Lucia , Levkut Mikuláš
Published: July 2021

In this case report, lymphoblastic leukaemia is described in a five-year-old female guinea pig. Clinical examination revealed lymphadenopathy, mainly with increased size of the popliteal lymph nodes. Lymphoblast cells were determined haematologically. Postmortem findings were hepatomegaly and splenomegaly. Histopathological examination of liver, spleen and lymph nodes revealed tumour cells of lymphoblastic type. These cells showed considerable cellular pleomorphism. The protein markers CD3 and CD20 and paired box 5 (PAX5) transcription factor were traced immunohistochemically. Immunophenotypization using PAX5 showed nuclear positivity of this marker, but CD3 and CD20 (not interspecies cross-reactivity for guinea pig) demonstrated no positive reaction in the tumour cells. CD3-positive cells were found only in guinea pig tissue sections used as control. PAX5 in guinea pigs appears as a beneficial and preferred marker for B-cell derived tumours.
Conceptualizing Meaningful Physical Education
Authors: Harding Kuriger Jodi
Published: July 2021

Background and purpose: The research literature in physical education (PE) is placing a growing emphasis on Meaningful PE (Beni et al, 2017) to transform PE to meet the needs of all students. The purpose of this research was to 1) identify the concepts of Meaningful PE that students found to be important and 2) distinguish which concepts have the most potential to provide students with Meaningful PE experiences.  

The study: The project was conducted in three PE classes among grade 7 to 9 students in an urban secondary sports academy school in collaboration with their PE teachers. Data was collected using the GroupWisdomⓇ Concept Mapping (2021) platform and group interviews with the objective to have PE students and teachers conceptualize Meaningful PE.

Findings: The study found that students’ and teachers’ context specific conceptualizations of Meaningful PE can be identified using GCM. The major tenet of Meaningful PE found was relationships. Student and teacher participants identified important concepts for Meaningful PE as a combination of statements within the clusters of kindness, physical activity, fun, and quality education. The findings call for a broad understanding of students within each school context in order to conceptualize meaningful physical education experiences.  

Conclusions: It is my conclusion that involving students in the conceptualization of Meaningful PE by focusing on autonomous and inclusive relationships is of great importance to co-create Meaningful PE experiences. Secondary students were able to identify what is important for meaningful experiences in PE and how inclusive relationships can facilitate Meaningful PE experiences.
ARL/CARL Joint Task Force on Research Data Services: Final Report
Authors: Whitehead Martha , Askey Dale , Bourne-Tyson Donna , Estlund Karen , Haigh Susan , Stewart Claire , Tancheva Kornelia , Walters Tyler , Muilenburg Jennifer , Ruttenberg Judy
Published: July 2021

The Association of Research Libraries (ARL)/Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) Joint Task Force on Research Data Services formed in 2020 with a two-fold purpose: (1) to demonstrate and commit to the roles research libraries have in stewarding research data and as part of institution-wide research support services and (2) to guide the development of resources for the ARL and CARL memberships in advancing their organizations as collaborative partners with respect to research data services in the context of FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable) data principles and the US National Academies’ Open Science by Design framework. Research libraries will be successful in meeting these objectives if they act collectively and are deeply engaged with disciplinary communities. The task force formed three working groups of data practitioners, representing a wealth of expertise, to research the institutional landscape and policy environment in both the US and Canada. This report presents the task force’s recommendations for the roles of research libraries with regard to research data principles, policies, and approaches to managing research data. The report also offers strategies for discipline-specific research data approaches, priorities for automation of processes, economic models to scale and sustain shared resources, prioritization of research data to steward, and decision-making rubrics.
Analisis Fikih Muamalah terhadap Tukar Menukar Nomor Undian Arisan
Authors: Yohan Sah  , Fauziah Eva , Putra Panji Adam Agus
Published: July 2021

Abstract. Arisan with lottery number system is a type of arisan that uses the draw method to determine the winner of the arisan and agrees on the basis of the lottery that comes out by mutual agreement. However, the fulfillment of needs that must be met immediately makes some people try to get funding sources quickly, and of course in ways that are easier to go. The practice of exchanging arisan lottery numbers by PKK Kelurahan Cikawao Village is one way to be able to meet their needs. This study aims to determine the practice of exchanging arisan lottery numbers in Cikawao Village and to know the muamalah fiqh review of arisan lottery exchange numbers. This type of research is field research (field reseach) which is a type of research by collecting data at the place of the research problem. In this study using the method of observation, interviews, and literature study. After it is collected, processed and analyzed so that a conclusion can be drawn. From the results of research the practice of exchanging the social gathering numbers in terms of the contract is not justified based on the review of muamalah fiqh, because in the practice of exchanging, there is an agreement on overpayment at the time of the contract and this is called the practice of usury, so the practice of swapping lottery numbers This social gathering is forbidden / canceled.

Abstrak. Arisan dengan sistem nomor undian adalah suatu jenis arisan yang menggunakan metode pengundian untuk menetapkan pemenang arisan dan menyepakatinya berdasarkan undian yang keluar atas kesepakatan bersama. Akan  tetapi, adanya  pemenuhan  kebutuhan yang  harus  segera dipenuhi membuat sebagian orang berusahan untuk mendapatkan sumber dana dengan cepat, dan tentu saja dengan cara yang lebih mudah untuk ditempuh. Praktik tukar menukar nomor undian arisan oleh ibu-ibu PKK Kelurahan Cikawao inilah yang menjadi salah satu cara untuk dapat memenuhi kebutuhannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui praktik tukar menukar nomor undian arisan di Kelurahan Cikawao dan untuk mengetahui tinjauan fikih muamalah terhadap tukar menukar nomor undian arisan. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian lapangan (field reseach) yaitu jenis penelitian dengan cara mengumpulkan data di tempat terjadinya permasalahan penelitian. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode observasi, wawancara, dan studi pustaka. Setelah itu dikumpulkan, diolah dan dianalisis sehingga dapat ditarik suatu kesimpulan. Dari hasil penelitian Praktik tukar-menukar nomor arisan tersebut dari segi akadnya tidak dibenarkan berdasarkan tinjauan fikih muamalah, karena dalam praktik tukar-menukar tersebut, terdapat kesepakatan kelebihan pembayaran pada saat akad dan hal ini dinamakan dengan praktik riba, sehingga praktik tukar-menukar nomor undian arisan ini hukumnya haram/batal.
Educação sonora em processo formativo com professores de ciências
Authors: Swarowsky Rafael Luis , Heckler Valmir , Sosa Hebert Elias Lobo
Published: July 2021

O estudo apresenta aspectos emergentes da análise do desenvolver/praticar o tema da Educação Sonora com um grupo de professores, em processo formativo em uma disciplina de um Programa de Pós-graduação em Educação em Ciências, de uma Universidade Pública do Brasil - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande (FURG). O estudo de natureza qualitativa, com enfoque na abordagem fenomenológica hermenêutica, assume a questão central o que se mostra de Educação Sonora com professores de Ciências em uma comunidade Online. A aula sobre a temática Música, em uma perspectiva da Educação Online, foi estruturada em um Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem (AVA), em que foram registradas, os materiais, atividades e as gravações em vídeo da aula para análises posteriores. A análise de dados foi desenvolvida com a Análise Textual Discursiva (ATD). Para a organização dos dados foi utilizado o software do ATLAS.TI. Como resultado do estudo apresenta-se a categoria emergente Ruídos e a Música: Um diálogo através de uma atividade experimental.
Atividades experimentais para o ensino de Astronomia
Authors: Batista Michel Corci , Martins Veridiane Cristina , Menezes Luana Paula Goulart de
Published: July 2021

O ensino de Astronomia nos anos finais do Ensino Fundamental possui algumas peculiaridades. Uma delas diz respeito ao fato de contar com um professor formado em um curso de Ciências Biológicas. Na maioria das vezes, a grade curricular de tal curso não contempla uma disciplina específica de ensino de Astronomia. Essa ausência afeta diretamente a forma como tal conhecimento é abordado em sala de aula. Com o intuito de contribuir com o ensino de Astronomia na Educação Básica, nosso trabalho objetivou avaliação do potencial pedagógico de um caderno de atividades práticas interdisciplinares de Astronomia para os anos finais do Ensino Fundamental. Nosso trabalho foi dividido em duas etapas, a primeira possui abordagem qualitativa do tipo descritiva para a qual utilizamos como instrumento de constituição dos dados o diário de campo produzido pelo professor pesquisador durante a implementação das atividades, bem como os documentos produzidos pelos alunos. A segunda etapa possui uma abordagem quantitativa, para essa, foi realizado um experimento, comparando o desempenho de alunos do Ensino Fundamental a partir de um instrumento de avaliação composto de 29 questões acerca de Física e Astronomia, antes e após a implementação do caderno de atividades práticas interdisciplinares de Astronomia. Os resultados dessa etapa foram organizados por intermédio do teste paramétrico pareado. A escolha desse teste leva em consideração a dependência intra-indivíduo das observações. De modo geral, nossos resultados evidenciam uma construção de pensamento prático e dinâmico que motivou os alunos a terem um interesse pela temática Astronomia e o mais importante: uma mudança de postura do professor-pesquisador diante da sala de aula. Entendemos assim, que o material implementado possui um grande potencial pedagógico, com um caráter motivador e reflexivo.
Enviromental Pattern Analysis of Biodiesel (Castor, Coconut, MGB) to Support Alternative Energy using CFD approach
Authors: Sutrisno  , Avando Bastari  , Okol Sri Suharyo
Published: July 2021

The Ship uses the MTU 16V956 TB 92 propulsion engine with a piston-type Mexican Hat combustion chamber. In general, the crown is used on machines with large torque. Besides that, the crown shape in the combustion chamber is also very influential on the formation of a mixture of fuel and air before the combustion process occurs. So it is necessary to know about the spray pattern of biodiesel fuel of enviromental things (castor, coconut, used cooking oil/MGB) in the Mexican Hat combustion chamber. In this study, using the Mexican Hat-shaped piston crown simulation method, the first step was to test the spray pattern of the three types of biodiesel (castor, coconut, used cooking oil) by simulating a tube with an injection pressure of 350 bar gauge pressure inside a barometric pressure tube. While the completion in the Mexican Hat combustion chamber with a chamber pressure of 35 bar gauge and injection pressure of 350 bar gauge was completed with the CFD program, Fluent 6.2, and the results of the three biodiesels were compared. From the CFD simulation results obtained spray patterns of the three types of biodiesel (castor, coconut, used cooking oil). At the same injection pressure and chamber pressure, used cooking biodiesel has the longest penetration length, followed by castor biodiesel and coconut biodiesel. The spray angle of coconut biodiesel is the largest, followed by castor biodiesel and used cooking oil biodiesel. SMD coconut biodiesel is the smallest, followed by castor biodiesel and used cooking oil biodiesel.
An algorithm for scheduling hybrid slot-size to increase traffic density in EPONs
Authors: Jayanth C.  , B. Sivakumar
Published: July 2021

The current basically Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) efficiently supports different service classes, i.e., Giant Prime concern (GP) traffic and Efficiently-best (EE) traffic, in future-generation networks. The difficult task is finding the efficient Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation (DBA) procedure task which suggests service classes of bandwidth simultaneously. This paper suggests improved version to DBA algorithm, Remodeled version-Hybrid division-size/Rate (HDSR) scheme. The modified control message scheduling algorithm is also discussed along with Remodeled-HDSR Algorithm which fits to the proposed scheme. In the modified Remodeled-HSSR scheme, time cycle length is identical classified accordingly with two subparts. In algorithm as explained in order to increase traffic density, the subdivision part of the planned cycle, the traffic conditions are dynamically suggested an improved version for Best effort traffic of multiple ONUs. In the First subdivision part of the span time analysis time will not be compressed, particularly at less buffer status conditions plan buffer status of the HP traffic. The Remodeled control message algorithm which predefined status and is scheduled particularly which controls connecting the sub-parts of the planned cycles of the sequence time and in-turn increases synchronization between two Gate messages to particular ONUs.
Gene expression and its application in biotechnology
Authors: Luka Yelwa Barde  , Hussaini Adamu  , Grace Ifemedike Uzoma  , Mohammed Bello  , Mohammed Abba Danjuma
Published: July 2021

Advances in biotechnology has been the subject of praise for a decade now, this is due to techniques such as gene expression which has contributed immensely in the success of genetic engineering, medical advancement, vaccine production and agriculture. Gene expression has become a very important tool for the overall improvement of quality of life. This paper tries to look into the development of gene expression in the last forty years and to highlight how technological advancements in the study of gene expression brought about improvements as a focal point. Technological advancements associated with northern blotting, western blotting, and enzyme-linked immunosobent assays, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technology with emphasis on quantitative PCR, differential protein display technique and DNA sequencing and hybridization arrays technology with emphasis on macroarrays and microarrays in facilitating gene expression will be discussed.
Maternally requested caesarean delivery: Popularity amongst pregnant women at a South West Nigerian teaching hospital
Authors: Ramon Sunday Omotayo  , Abayomi Logo  , Adetayo Bade-Adefioye  , Oluseyi Adewale  , Ayomide Emmanuel Sanni
Published: July 2021

Caesarean Section on maternal request is a planned surgery performed without medical indication, where the wish of the woman compensates for the lack of medical reasons. Preferences for caesarean section are often associated with some factors that may be cultural, economic, religious or social. Some women are said to suffer from tocophobia which is the fear of childbirth and may be a major psychological cause for caesarean section due to maternal request (CSMR). This study explored the popularity of maternally requested caesarean section amongst pregnant women in the Antenatal clinic of University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Akure. Method: It was a cross-sectional descriptive study. Results: Willingness to request for caesarean section if not indicated is found to be low with only about 10% indicating that they can do so. Rather, refusal to undergo caesarean section when medically indicated is found to be relatively high with 43 % of respondents indicating their unwillingness to have caesarean section even if indicated. Fear of adverse occurrence to mother or baby is the major reason for avoiding caesarean section Conclusion: Maternally requested caesarean section is not popular amongst pregnant women while aversion to indicated caesarean section is high in the study area. There is need for massive education and enlightenment on caesarean section in order to improve its acceptability.
Diabetes self-care practice and disease knowledge in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional analysis with respect to age, educational attainment, income class and ongoing anti-diabetic treatments
Authors: Gulbin Seyman Cetinkaya  , Fatma Yesim Tan  , Haydar Yasa  , Mine Nokay
Published: July 2021

Objective: To evaluate diabetes self-care practice and disease knowledge in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) patients with respect to age, educational attainment, income class and antidiabetic treatments. Methods: A total of 583 patients with T2D (mean (SD) age: 57.3 (9.5) years, 55.9% females) were included in this cross-sectional study. Data on sociodemographic characteristics, diabetes characteristics (duration, current treatment), diabetes self-care practice [forgetting to take anti-diabetic medication, discontinuation of treatment due to side effects, self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG), diabetes education and regular exercise] and disease knowledge (definition and target levels of HbA1c, hypoglycemia symptoms and diabetes-related complications) were recorded. Results: Overall, HbA1c levels were >8% in 53.2% of patients, 38.3% of patients reported that they had no diabetes education, while at least twice daily SMBG and regular exercise was reported by 27.4% and 19.7% of patients, respectively. Lack of knowledge on definition and target levels of HbA1c was noted in up to 65.5% of patients, while majority of patients reported that they know hypoglycemia symptoms (89.2%) and diabetes-related complications (86.4%). Illiteracy was associated with higher likelihood of treatment discontinuation (p<0.001) and with lesser likelihood of performing regular exercise (10.3 vs. 32.8%, p<0.001). Older patient age, lower educational attainment and lower income level were associated with lesser likelihood of knowing the definition or target levels of HbA1c (p<0.001 for each) and sexual complications of diabetes (p<0.001, p<0.001 and p=0.028, respectively). Knowing diabetes-related complications were less common in those with lower educational attainment (p<0.001) and lower income level (p=0.010), while insulin-naïve patients were less likely to know hypoglycemia symptoms (p=0.010). Conclusion: In conclusion, our findings revealed poor glycemic control, low level of knowledge on definition and targets of HbA1c and lack of diabetes education with suboptimal adherence to self-care practice in a considerable percentage of patients. Disease knowledge but not SMBG practice significantly differed with respect to patient age, educational attainment, income class and treatment. Our findings seem to indicate lower disease-related insight among older patients and those with lower educational and income levels, emphasizing the potential role of individualized diabetes education interventions tailored to needs of patients to improve disease knowledge and thus the adherence to self-care practice in T2D patients.
Bivariate relationships among dimensions and determinants of organizational performance of local contractors in Kenya
Authors: Shadrack Mutungi Simon  , Titus Kivaa  , Mugwima Njuguna
Published: July 2021

The organizational performance of local contractors in Kenya remain poor. Little or no research has been done to improve this. The purpose of this research was to establish the bivariate relationships among the dimensions and determinants of organizational performance of local contractors in Kenya. A quantitative research strategy and a survey research design were adopted. The unit of observation comprised of contractors and consultants while the unit of analysis was the contractor. The sampling frame consisted of all NCA1 contractors, NCA2 contractors, NCA3 contractors, and consultants who had professionally interacted with these contractors in recent projects. A sample size of 604 was adopted. Simple random sampling was used to select the contractors. Questionnaires were administered both physically and online. Study variables have been measured perceptually. A response rate of 63% was achieved. All the 45 relationships among the dimensions of organizational performance were positive and significant at 0.01. All the 45 relationships among the determinants of organizational performance were positive and significant at 0.01. All the 100 relationships between the ten dimensions and ten determinants of organizational performance were positive and significant at 0.01 level. The three most dominant determinants of organizational performance were quality of service, organizational structure of the firm and suppliers effectiveness. Improved organizational performance of local contractors can be achieved by enhancing their internal and external environment.
Smartphone e Educação Matemática: desenvolvimento de um aplicativo para o estudo de equações no ensino fundamental
Authors: Conceição Karina Da Costa , Salmasio Juliana Leal , Chiari Aparecida Santana de Souza
Published: July 2021

A pesquisa apresentada neste trabalho é fruto de uma iniciação científica em tempos de pandemia. Ela integra o mosaico de discussões desenvolvidos pelo projeto (extraído para manter o anonimato) que busca discutir o uso das tecnologias digitais móveis nos processos de ensino e de aprendizagem em diferentes níveis de ensino. Objetivamos apresentar uma proposta de aplicativo desenvolvido para explorar conceitos e resoluções de equações no ensino fundamental. Como processos de elaboração, utilizou-se do aplicativo App Inventor, que possui uma interface acessível e que não necessita de conhecimentos avançados de programação. Neste processo pudemos trazer algumas conversas sobre o uso de games no ensino de matemática e possibilidade de associação de tecnologias digitais ao contexto educacional. Temos como produto final um aplicativo que pode ser utilizado em aulas e compartilhado gratuitamente.
As orientações propostas nos documentos alagoanos para o ensino de problemas aritméticos a partir da década de 50
Authors: Fernandes Elisabete , Carvalho Mercedes
Published: July 2021

O presente artigo é um recorte de uma pesquisa de mestrado na qual foi realizada uma análise sobre quais métodos pedagógicos, sintético ou analítico, figuravam nos Documentos Oficiais e nas Revistas Pedagógica de Alagoas no período de 1924 e 1952. Os estudos de Chartier (1990); Mortatti (2009); Valente (2015) nos possibilitou apreender que a partir da década de 50, em Alagoas, circulou uma nova proposta de instrução pautada nos princípios do ensino intuitivo. Nesse artigo pretende-se manter o olhar nessa mudança, destacando os escritos que trouxeram tais apontamentos, bem como seus autores e possíveis influências que os dirigiram para tais construções. De acordo com as nossas análises conjecturamos que a partir da década de 50 houve um movimento que ofereceu orientações para o ensino da matemática na escola primária alagoana, com maior valorização dos problemas aritméticos e experiências com base no método analítico
Design processes in Cultural and Creative Industries’ oriented development: a regional case.
Authors:   Celaschi, Flaviano; Vai, Elena
Published: July 2021

"The paper investigates the role of design as mediator in between culture, creativity, industry and top down policies. In that respect, it is responsible for enabling the creation of CCI ecosystems, overcoming the traditional antagonism between culture and economy, creativity and industry.
After defining the CCI phenomenon on a European scale, the contribution tries to describe how design is part of the CCI phenomenon but its nature does not belong neither to culture or creative nor industry, but at the intersection of the two, thanks to its ability of integrating different knowledge and interests within the production processes, multiplying values.
Through the description of various creative ecosystem models, the paper aims to establish the interactive role of design processes, practices and design cultures in the creation of these CCI systems within the Smart Specialization Strategy (S3), to enhance the cultural and creative vibrancy and metabolism in cities.
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Design Drama: A Person-Oriented Method to Foster Creativity and Holistic Human Development
Authors: Ciravegna Erik
Published: July 2021

Design Drama is an applied theatre method to foster creativity and holistic human development in educational and professional contexts. It incorporates theatre games, creative improvisation exercises, storytelling techniques and other resources from different artistic, educational, and therapeutic fields into the design process. This method combines divergent thinking with embodied creativity to support idea generation and concept definition. Also, it helps to research in-depth the users of products or services by considering them as if they were characters performing in a story (project dramatization). Just as an actor do when studying a role in a play, Design Drama encourages designers to do work on themselves to identify with their project recipients rationally, emotionally, and physically and deeply understand their actual needs. Finally, such a person-oriented approach fosters designers’ soft skills and team building in group work, encouraging personal growth and increased empathy.
An Exploration of Digital Fashion in Pandemic Italy: Districts, Designers, and Displays
Authors:   Paolo Franzo, Alessandra Vaccari
Published: July 2021

Change is at the heart of the definition of fashion, as many theorists, designers and cultural analysts have shown. This article takes up this perspective to question the role of fashion design in the 21st century in the relation to cultural, media and technological changes. Adopting a field research approach, the paper analyses the interaction between fashion, designers and digital technologies that are emerging in Italy in order to re-grasp Made in Italy in a futuring perspective. The case studies were selected for their relevance to the digital in terms of design, production, and display. The paper analyses that the pandemic crisis is having on the Made in Italy, stimulating new ways of designing, understanding, producing, and consuming fashion.
From hierarchical convergence to reticular expansion: urban dynamics through Alice’s mirror
Authors:   Danila Longo, Andrea Boeri, Michele Trimarchi, Francesca Sabatini, Martina Massari
Published: July 2021

The paper addresses the role that Cultural and Creative Industries play in contemporary urban dynamics. In the framework of the knowledge-based economy, value is increasingly generated and multiplied by activating and consolidating networks between cities, and it is reproduced in intra-urban dynamics, by disrupting hierarchies and seeking value chains in unconventional areas. In this framework, the EU ROCK project is a paradigmatic experimentation of a new urban system in which convergence as a source of value is replaced by reticular expansion. The paper tests the ROCK methodology against network literature, investigating its role as a network infrastructure for knowledge and innovation expansion. This interpretation can inform policies for CCIs, especially in the context of the New European Bauhaus, as it calls for more articulated public action to redesign urban dynamics, settlements and flows in specific urban areas.
El indigenismo peruano y "El Padre Horan" de Narciso Aréstegui
Authors: Tamayo Vargas Augusto
Published: July 2021

La literatura indigenista peruana tiene dos fuentes primigenias: la prosa de Garcilaso y la poesía de Melgar. Del primero recoge su penetrante mirada en los elementos nativos de nuestra personalidad nacional, aunque peque de tímida —y por otra parte natural— complacencia por los elementos foráneos que plasmaron cruelmente en la conquista nuestra sociedad mestiza. Del segundo, arranca una manera propia que había venido elaborándose popularmente en la mezcla de "elementos quechuas y castellanos y que encuentra su cauce en el "yaraví"; pero también en las elegías donde se cuela una sintaxis heterodoxa que habla de influencias quechuas; y en las "fábulas", donde Melgar, utilizando las moralidades neoclásicas, hace la defensa del indio dentro de la sociedad peruana.
Críticas e interpretaciones del arte Pirandeliano
Authors: Foresta Gaetano
Published: July 2021

Esta es una de las notas juveniles de la personalidad pirandeliana que manifiesta la actitud simbólica dada por él a la poesía, y a los cuentos y al teatro y que encontramos, precisamente, en el librito de poesías juveniles que se titula "Mal giocondo".
Iglesia y economía en el Perú durante el siglo XVIII
Authors: Macera Pablo
Published: July 2021

¿Cuál fue en el Perú durante el siglo XVIII la posición ideológica de la Iglesia frente a la vida económica? A esta sola pregunta, y todavía con algunas limitaciones, pretendo responder en este ensayo. Debo advertir pues, a riesgo de una redundancia, que no se ha de buscar aquí ni una historia de la Iglesia ni una historia de la economía; sino un esbozo de la imagen que la Iglesia se había formado de aquella economía. Por esta vía indirecta estaremos en condición de preguntar más tarde acerca de a) la actividad económica de la Iglesia a la cual aludo en la Segunda Parte de este trabajo; b) la influencia de esa actividad y de su ideología correspondiente en el conjunto del proceso social. Sólo entonces averiguaremos a su vez cómo ese proceso determino la conducta económica de la Iglesia; entendiendo por conducta tanto el comportamiento práctico y real como la postura ideológica. De esa investigación circular presento ahora el primer aspecto; escogido en parte quizás arbitrariamente (pues en teoría se hubiera podido comenzar por cualquiera de los otros); y en parte como introducción a un estudio sobre el modernismo peruano del siglo XVIII.
Sonetos de Shakespeare
Authors: De la Piedra de Bingham Powell Olga
Published: July 2021

Traducción de Sonetos de Willliam Shakespeare.
Fragmento del Monólogo (Hamlet: Acto III, Escena I)
Authors: Carrillo Francisco
Published: July 2021

(Hamlet: Acto III, Escena I)
Logos (Heráclito, fragmento 50) - Martín Heidegger
Authors: Russo Delgado José
Published: July 2021

Larga es la vía más necesaria de nuestro pensar. Lleva hacia lo simple, hacia lo que queda por pensar bajo el nombre de λóγος.Son pocos todavía los signos que muestran el camino. En lo que sigue, en libre meditación al hilo conductor de unasentencia de Heráclito (el fragmento 50), se trata de marchar algunos pasos sobre esa vía.
Piyasada Kişniş Olarak Satılan Örneklerin Avrupa Farmakopesi Kriterleri Yönünden İncelenmesi
Authors: ULUTAŞ Erek , BULUT Semih , DELİORMAN ORHAN Didem
Published: July 2021

Amaç: Kişniş (Coriandrum sativum L.) meyveleri gıda olarak ve tıbbi amaçlarla kullanılmaktadır. Piyasada satılan ve tıbbi amaçlarla kullanılan kişniş meyvelerinin kalite kriterleri hakkında bir bilgi mevcut değildir. Bu sebeple, özellikle karminatif, antispazmotik ve iştah arttırıcı özellikleri sebebiyle sıklıkla kullanılan ve 12 farklı aktardan satın alınan kişniş örneklerinin kalite kontrolleri Avrupa Farmakopesi 8.0 standartlarına göre araştırılmıştır.Yöntem: Kişniş numunelerinin standartlara uygunluğunu belirlemek için Avrupa Farmakopesi 8.0’da yer alan “Coriandri fructus’’ monografı kullanılmıştır. Örnekler, monografta belirlenen tüm analizler (morfolojik, mikroskobik, ince tabaka kromatografisi, yabancı madde, total kül, kurutmada kayıp ve uçucu yağ miktar tayini analizleri) için değerlendirilmiştir.Bulgular: Bütün numunelerin morfolojik, mikroskobik, kurutmada kayıp, ince tabaka kromatografisi ve total kül miktarı analiz sonuçlarının Farmakopeye uygunluk gösterdiği, bir kısım numunenin yabancı madde ve uçucu yağ miktar tayini sonuçlarının Farmakope standartlarına uygunluk göstermediği tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç: Analiz sonuçlarına göre incelenen 12 numunenin Avrupa Farmakopesi 8.0 standartlarına uygun olmadığı tespit edilmiştir. Bu çalışma ile bu tip bitkisel ürünlerin tıbbi amaçlarla ve fitoterapide kullanılmasının halk sağlığı açısından uygun olmadığı ve bu ürünlerin kalite kontrol analizleri yapıldıktan sonra eczanelerde satılmasının önemi bir kez daha ortaya çıkmıştır.
PROPOSAL PROYEK PERANCANGAN SISTEM E–COMMERCE UNTUK PENJUALAN PAKAIAN PADA TOKO A&S
Authors: RAMBE RISTI
Published: July 2021

Dengan adanya sistem ini yang awalnya memasarkan produk dengan cara konvesional namun, untuk sekarang tidak lagi karena dengan menggunakan sistem penjualan E-Commerce yang memudahkan toko A&S untuk mempromosikan dan menjual produk-produk dan dapat memudahkan user yang ingin membeli produk a&s dengan mudah, tanpa harus datang ke Toko. Maka kami menawarkan proposal perancang website yang akan kami tawarkan, melalui surat penawaran ini.
EFEKTIVITAS PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA BERBASIS MULTIPLE INTEELIGENCES BERBANTUAN MEDIA BONSANGKAR TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATERI OPERASI HITUNG PECAHAN
Authors: Anggraini Lutvi , Nurtamam Mohammad Edy , Mujtahidin
Published: July 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui efektivitas pembelajaran matematika berbasis multiple intelligences berbantuan media bonsangkar terhadap hasil belajar siswa, ditinjau dari ketuntasan hasil belajar berbasis multiple intelligences, aktivitas siswa, aktivitas guru, dan respon siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif quasi eksperimental dengan desain penelitian untreaded control group design with pretest and posttest. Sampel yang digunakan adalah seluruh siswa kelas IV SDN Kamal 2. Pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik tes, observasi, dan angket. Data yang telah terkumpul kemudian dianalisis menggunakan uji statistik. Pembelajaran matematika berbasis multiple intelligences berbantuan media bonsangkar dinyatakan efektif karena secara klasikal 91,67% hasil belajar siswa dinyatakan tuntas, terdapat hubungan positif secara simultan antara tingkat kecenderungan kecerdasan matematis logis dan visual spasial terhadap hasil belajar siswa sebesar 0,886 dengan kategori hubungan sangat kuat, rata-rata aktivitas siswa sebesar 3,59 tergolong sangat baik, rata-rata aktivitas guru sebesar 3,88 tergolong sangat baik, dan rata-rata respon siswa 96% berkategori sangat baik.
The long road to universal health coverage
Authors: Sarwal Rakesh , Kumar Anurag
Published: July 2021

The long road to universal health coverage
PROPOSAL PROYEK SISTEM INFORMASI ONLINE STORE MIX DISTRO ( BERBASIS WEB )
Authors: Sinaga Fadli
Published: July 2021

Di dalam sebuah perkembangan di dunia informasi dari waktu ke waktu masih mengalami peningkatan maupun perkembangan. Karena itu dapat di dukung dalam perkembangan Teknologi yang semakin maju dan memadai. Sampai kini Informasi dapat diakses dengan cepat, tepat, terkini, dan sangat akurat. Selain itu untuk menarik costumer untuk mendapat sebuah perhatian yang srius pada suatu informasi.Pada MIX Distro yaitu sebuah usaha yang bergerak di dalam suatu bidang konveksi dan style. Permasalahan masyarakat yang timbul yang mengakibatkan promosi dan informasi menggunakan brosur dan pamphlet. Kelemahan pada perusahaan adalah penyampaian informasi tentang produk-pruduk yang di pasarkan kepada masyarakat. Kurang nya waktu luang membuat perusahaan kurang optimal di karenakan costumer tidak bisa datang langsung membeli ke toko, sehingga pembeli memilih perusahaan lain.