bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of Attitude Towards Collaboration in Physicians and Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Research
Authors: Erarslan Pınar , Gülhan Yıldırm Beyazıt
Published: January 2021

INTRODUCTION: In this study, it was aimed to investigate the attitudes of physicians and nurses working in a aducational and research hospital towards collaboration according to socio-demographic variables. METHODS: This study was conducted in a aducational andr esearch hospital between April-May 2018. 1292 physicians and nurses constituted the universe and the sample size was 297 for this non-homogeneous universe. The questionnaires prepared in accordance with the aim of the study were completed by physicians and nurses on a voluntary basis. ‘Jefferson Scale of Attitudes Toward Physician-Nurse Collaboration’ was used to evaluate the collaboration score. For statistical analysis, t-test, One-way Anova test, and after the Anova test, Scheffe was used as complementary post-hoc analysis to determine the differences. The p value of <0.05 was accepted for statistical significance. RESULTS: According to the occupational variable, nurses have a more positive attitude and are more prone to collaboration than physicians. There was a statistically significant relationship between the variables of profession, gender, age, education level and nursing study area. There was no statistically significant relationship between demographic characteristics such as physician study area, experience and visit status (p>0,05). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: It was concluded that the implementation of joint vocational training programs that will strengthen the collaboration attitude and the creation of an atmosphere of Professional respect will provide positive results in health service delivery.
Adaptation of Lean Leadership Scale To Turkish: Validity and Reliability Study
Authors: Biçer İsmail , Çapar Haşim , Çilhoroz Yasin , Çakmak Cuma
Published: January 2021

INTRODUCTION: In this study, it was aimed to make the Turkish adaptation of the Lean Leadership Scale developed by Mulders (2016) and to perform validity and reliability analyses. METHODS: The research was carried out in a private hospital in Istanbul. Within the scope of the research, 253 healthcare professionals were reached. Explanatory and confirmatory factor analyses were performed for validity studies of the scale, and internal consistency analyses were performed for reliability studies. RESULTS: According to the results obtained, the Lean Leadership Scale displays the same structure as the original scale consisting of five factors and 15 questions as a result of the analyses conducted for validity and reliability. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: With this study, it is thought that a valid and reliable Lean Leadership Scale has been brought to the leadership literature. In addition, it is thought that this study may be a reference for future studies on Lean Leadership.
Examination of Opinions of the Senior Health Managers Working in Private Hospitals on Health Technology Assessment
Authors: Erişen Mehmet Akif , Yılmaz Fatma Özlem
Published: January 2021

INTRODUCTION: In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the views and opinions of the health administrators, who are working in the private hospitals in Konya province centre about health technology assessment and applications. METHODS: Qualitative research methods have been used in research, and phenomologic method is preferred. The research was conducted using face-to-face interviews with health administrators working in private hospitals serving in the centre of Konya and accepting to participate in the research. A semi-structured interview form was used as a data collection tool in the survey. RESULTS: As a result of the analysis, sub-themes were created under the headings of health technologies, health technology assessment, health technology assessment applications in Turkey, health technology assessment approach of private hospitals, establishment of health technology assessment department, health technology assessment applications of the respondents’ hospitals and future position of health technology assessment. And the findings under the created themes are interpreted. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: The managers had various information about health technology assessment applications however it was limited. In this respect, it would be beneficial to provide a general education about health technology assessment in order to increase awareness and application of health technology assessment practices.
Evaluation Study on the Growth Performance of Four Local Strains of Nile Tilabia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Sudan
Authors: Musa Ahmed. M , Mohammed Elnuman. B. , Alla Afra. A.Abd , Alfatih Wael. M. , Manofal Abdelgadir. M.
Published: January 2021

The study was conducted at the fish farm of the Department of Fish Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural Technology and Fish Sciences, Al-Neelain University. The purpose of the study is to compare the growth performance of different local strains of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) to provide the necessary information for conducting research leading to genetic improvement of the locally farmed Nile tilapia. Fish fry used in the study were spawned by brooders collected from, Jebel Aulia Dam Reservoir (White Nile strain A) , Sennar Dam Reservoir (Sennar strain B), Lake Nubia (Halfa strain C) and khashm elgirba reservoier( Khashm elgirba strain D). The study was conducted for six weeks in twelve happas, each stocked with 30 fry in three replicates for each strain, averaging 5 g. Fish were fed by diet with a protein level of 35%. Statistical analysis showed Sennar strain was the best growth rate with a percent weight gain of 1529%, followed by white nile strain with a percent weight gain of 1114%, followed by khashm elgerba strain with a percent weight gain of 993% and finally Halfa strain with a percent weight gain of 829%. Daily Growth Rate gain was 0.9g/day for sennar strain, followed by other strain with no significant(≥0.05). Food Conversion Ratios (FCR) were best in sennar and white nile strain ,survival rate with the same no significant(≥0.05) between treatments. finally results indicated that there is significant( ≤ 0.05) between treatments so sennar and white nile strains is better than two strains in this study.
Analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on some medical institutions in a certain region
Authors: Li Junliang , Li Junying , Zhang Huiqin , Bai Xiuli , Wang Lingfeng
Published: January 2021

Objective: This study is designed to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on hospitals in a certain region through the statistical comparison of outpatient, emergency and inpatient data of three representative AAA hospitals in this region from January and February of 2019 and 2020.Methods: Relevant outpatient, emergency and inpatient data of three representative AAA hospitals in a certain region from January and February of 2019 and 2020 were collected, and the statistical analysis was conducted by using EXCEL 2019 and SPSS20.0.Results: In January and February of 2020, the number of the outpatient, the emergency, the inpatient and the inpatient surgical interventions in the three hospitals was significantly decreased in comparison with the same period in 2019, and the change of the emergency dispatching amount was relatively small. The mortality of the inpatient in January and February in 2020 was about 2.82%, and that in the same period in 2019 was about 1.51%, with an increase of about 1.31%, which presented a statistically significant difference (χ2 = 348.422; p = .000).Conclusions: The outbreak of COVID-19 had a great impact on the normal operation of the hospital.
Comparative Study on Curriculum Guidebook of Kindergarten
Authors: Nian Zhaohao
Published: January 2021

With the global emphasis on early childhood education, more and more countries put early childhood education as a strategic position for comprehensive national development. The kindergarten curriculum guidebook is the primary resources for the daily teaching in kindergartens, ensuring the effectiveness and regulatory in kindergarten teaching. Therefore, it is crucial to learn how to analyze and evaluate the kindergarten curriculum guidebook and make education more scientific and comprehensive. From an international comparative perspective, this study selected two sets of kindergarten guidebooks between China and South Korea have carried on the comparative analysis and study from five aspects: the guiding ideology, frame structure, general goal, educational contents, and implementation characteristic (Crossley & Watson, 2003). The results provide kindergarten educators a reference to reflect on the focus of the domestic kindergarten curriculum’s educational content and the country’s current educational problems and try to find possible causes or solutions from international comparisons.
Robots en dieren in de (veiligheids)zorg
Authors: Neven Louis , Janssen Janine
Published: January 2021

Robots and animals in care and law enforcement

In law enforcement animal assisted interventions have become popular. Unfortunately in evaluation studies often animal welfare is not included. The question rises to what extent this work might be harmful for participating animals and what alternatives we may offer. In this contribution we describe how robots have been introduced and are being used in the world of care. Might robots be a good alternative for animal participation in risky situations in law enforcement? We conclude by raising a number of pertinent questions for further research.
The “Masks for the Ventilator” in the COVID-19 Era
Authors: Kumar Rohit , Yadav Siddharth Raj , Kumar Amit , Ish Pranav , Gupta Nitesh , Chakrabarti Shibdas
Published: January 2021

With the COVID-19 pandemic underway, health-care workers (HCW) are the most valuable yet highly vulnerable resource for any community [...]
Cystic Fibrosis or Not? Familial Occurrence of a Rare Mutation in the CFTR Gene
Authors: Zapolnik Paweł , Zapolnik Beata
Published: January 2021

Cystic fibrosis is a monogenic disease caused by a mutation in the CFTR gene. The classic presentation of the disease includes chronic bronchopulmonary symptoms. However, abnormalities in this gene may also be manifested by other phenotypes, so-called CFTR-related disorders. This is a group of entities including disseminated bronchiectasis, congenital bilateral absence of vas deferens, and chronic pancreatitis. In this article, we present a family with a rare F1052V mutation and a polymorphic variant of IVS-5T+11TG. No classical form of the disease was observed in any of the persons affected by the above changes. Results of special investigations are also not typical, which hinders unequivocal diagnosis.
Asymptomatic Patient with “Lumpy and Bumpy” Airways. A Case of Pulmonary MALToma
Authors: Agarwal Mehul , Gupta Manohar Lal , Deokar Kunal , Bharti Neha
Published: January 2021

Primary pulmonary lymphoma is a rare disease. The most frequent primary pulmonary lymphoma (PPL) is extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma of MALT. About half of the patients are asymptomatic at diagnosis. We report a case of a 62-year-old male referred to us for preoperative assessment of surgery for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). He had no respiratory complaints but on evaluation was detected to have Pulmonary MALToma. Our case highlights the importance of tissue diagnosis.
Genetic background and diagnosis of Fanconi anemia
Authors: Repczyńska Anna , Haus Olga
Published: January 2021

Fanconi anemia (FA) is a rare genetic disease caused by mutations in genes whose protein products are involved in important cell processes such as replication, cell cycle control and repair of DNA damage. FA is characterized by congenital malformations, bone marrow failure and high risk of cancer. Phenotypic symptoms, present in about 75% of patients, most often include such abnormalities as short stature, microcephaly, thumb and radial side of the limb defects, abnormal skin pigmentation, gastrointestinal and genitourinary defects. Progressive bone marrow failure occurs in the first decade of life, often initially with leukopenia or thrombocytopenia. The most common cancers occurring in patients with FA are myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myeloid leukemia, as well as solid tumors of the head and neck, skin, gastrointestinal system and genitourinary system. So far, 22 genes of Fanconi anemia (FANC) have been identified, which are located on the autosomal chromosomes, except for FANCB, which is located on the X chromosome. Protein products of FANC genes are the elements of Fanconi anemia pathway, which regulates DNA damage repair systems. Genetic diagnostics of Fanconi anemia should start by testing crosslinking agents: mitomycin C (MMC) or diepoxybutane (DEB) assuring differential diagnosis of chromosome instability syndromes. In patients with Fanconi anemia, an increased number of chromosomal gaps and breaks as well as specific radial structures are observed. In order to detect a mutation underlying Fanconi anemia, molecular techniques should be used, preferentially next generation sequencing (NGS).
Vil man ha forskning i museene? Museumspolitiske mål og hindringer for forskningsarbeid
Authors: Fjell Tove Ingebjørg , Ryymin Teemu , Ågotnes Hans-Jacob
Published: January 2021

The Norwegian museum policy states that research is an important part of museum activities. Numerous structural and more employee-directed measures have been implemented, nationally and locally in the museums, to further and encourage research activity in the sector. Based on a survey among museum employees who have participated in continuing education courses in research and research publication at the University of Bergen, we argue that structural measures – such as research leadership systems and formal research plans – at individual museums are important, but not sufficient to further research. Individual adaptation of the working environment, where research projects are prioritised by the institution leadership and given time, is crucial for furthering of research in museums.
ENTREVISTA COM O ANTROPÓLOGO LUIZ EDUARDO SOARES
Authors: Oliveira Ana Maria
Published: January 2021

¹ Entrevista concedida à professora Ana Maria Oliveira para o jornal O Marco da PUC Minas.

² Professor aposentado da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ).

³ Livro publicado em 2019, pela editora Boitempo.
“Kidnapping the Bride”—A Traditional Sasak Wedding Seen in Sesak Cinta Di Tanah Sasak Novel: A Model in Contemporary Indonesian Literature Studies
Authors: Dharma Satrya H.D. , Faruk Faruk , Pujiharto Pujiharto
Published: January 2021

This article aims to create dialog of “kidnapping the bride” reality in several studies and to construct the practice in reality. Discussion of “kidnapping the bride” practices in literature and cultural studies of Lombok intends to find contemporary Indonesian literary models of ethnic Lombok. To achieve this goal, this article applies Stuart Hall’s representation theory. In literary studies, “kidnapping the bride” is constructed as a critique of nobility. Sesak Cinta di Tanah Sasak novel construct “kidnapping the bride” as a criminal act. The meaning is constructed by Islamic discourse and tradition (nobility). Resistance to the discourse is what presents a romantic discourse. Romantic discourse, in the novel When Love Takes to Go, is constructed to fight against feudalism and capitalism. Romantic discourse in Opto Ergo Sum is a tradition discourse. The discourse is gathered from different voices, men’s and women’s voices. Women’s voice tends to be strong to the lid of the real world (in Ketika Cinta Tak Mau Pergi). Man’s voice rejects integration (in Opto Ergo Sum). Finally, the study of Sesak Cinta di Tanah Sasak and two other novels signifies a model for contemporary Indonesian literary studies. The model can be found by blurring the boundaries between Lombok cultural study and Indonesian literature.
An Insight into the Responses of Early-Maturing Brassica napus to Different Low-Temperature Stresses
Authors: He Xin
Published: January 2021

Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) is an important oil crop worldwide, responds to vernalization, and shows an excellent tolerance to cold stresses during vegetative stage. The winter-type and semi-winter-type rapeseed were typical winter biennial plants in Europe and China. In recent years, more and more early-maturing semi-winter rapeseed varieties were planted across China. Unfortunately, the early-maturing rapeseed varieties with low cold tolerance have higher risk of freeze injury in cold winter and spring. The molecular mechanisms for coping with different low-temperature stress conditions in rapeseed recently had gained more attention and development. The present review gives an insight into the responses of early-maturing B. napus to different low-temperature stresses (chilling, freezing, cold-acclimation, and vernalization), and the strategies to improve tolerance against low-temperature stresses are also discussed.
Physical and Numerical Modeling of Landslide-Generated Tsunamis: A Review
Authors: Romano Alessandro
Published: January 2021

Landslide-generated tsunamis represent a serious source of hazard for many coastal and lacustrine communities. The understanding of the complex physical phenomena that govern the tsunami generation, propagation and interaction with the coast is essential to reduce and mitigate the tsunamis risk. Experimental, analytical, and numerical models have been extensively used (both as separated tools and in conjunction) to shed light on these complicated natural events. In this work, a non-exhaustive update of the state of the art related to the physical and numerical modeling techniques of landslide-generated tsunamis, with a special focus on those studies published in the last ten years, is provided. As far as numerical models are concerned, a special attention is paid to the most recently developed Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) techniques, whose development and application have experienced a boost up the last decade.
Protagonist of Mineral Nutrients in Drought Stress Tolerance of Field Crops
Authors: Ghulam Asghar Malik , Bashir Anam
Published: January 2021

The food demand is increasing hastily, that is inducing continuous pressure on agriculture sector and industries to fulfill rising dietary needs. To meet with increasing demand, the food production must be elevated up to 70% until the year 2050. On the other hand, changing climate is disturbing crop production around the World. Crops grown under field conditions are affected by more than one abiotic stress. It is continuous task and challenge for agronomists to make crops environment hardy to obtain maximum yield. It is considered that different agronomic managements, if done appropriately, could be beneficial for increasing crop production. The optimal provision of plant nutrients can assist the crops to fight in better way with environmental stress like drought; it can help them to continue their normal metabolism even under hostile abiotic circumstances. The regions that have reduced availability of water for crop production, a balanced nutrient management can assist crops to give adequate production. Some of nutrients have potential of not only maintaining plant metabolism but also to enhance the quality of product. This chapter highlights the protagonist of plant nutrients in alleviation of drought stress in field crops.
Natural Hazards - Impacts, Adjustments and Resilience
Authors: Mohan Raisinghani Bhushan
Published: January 2021

Reinforced concrete is a global material, the utilization of which has no limits. India is a country that uses mostly RC framed structures as the routine building construction type. The building is made of inter-connecting elements in horizontal and vertical directions. To showcase the effectiveness of high grade of concrete and confining reinforcement much research has been carried out till date from 1980s. However, in design of structures we do not consider the effect of confining reinforcement in resisting stress in any member element. Various tools have been developed to find the capacity of member at element level to resist forces. For performance-based design of buildings, it is necessary to evaluate the performance at individual local level and at global levels. In this study, the effect of available tools (for section analysis) and design codes for member limit calculation is demonstrated and structure is evaluated for the threshold limits given in ASCE-41. It is observed that the code designed members are sufficient to resist lateral earthquake forces effectively for the estimated hazards if proper design tools are employed.
Not All Rehabilitation is Physical Therapy
Authors: Toledano-González Abel
Published: January 2021

When we are faced with problems that have arisen or are secondary to a particular pathology, the first thing that comes to mind is that we should go to the psychologist, social worker or physiotherapist, but what about functionality and personal autonomy? How can this influence our daily life activities? The occupational therapist, unfortunately little known or undervalued, plays an essential role in this type of situation and especially in work with the elderly.
Endoscopy in Management of Portal Hypertension
Authors: Bharat Shah Bhavik , Goenka Usha , Kumar Goenka Mahesh
Published: January 2021

Portal hypertension (PH) is a serious consequence of several disease states affecting prehepatic, intrahepatic, or posthepatic portal circulation. Backpressure caused by PH transmits through the collaterals to form varices at various sites. PH also leads to hyperdynamic congestion and altered gastrointestinal mucosal immune response, resulting in portal hypertensive gastropathy (PHG), portal hypertensive enteropathy (PHE), and portal colopathy (PC). These PH associated phenomena may lead to torrential life-threatening bleed or chronic blood loss leading to debilitating chronic anemia. Endoscopy plays a pivotal role in the management of these patients both for diagnostic and therapeutic purpose. The choice of therapeutic strategy depends on many factors: severity of the disease, patient’s clinical performance, and whether it is done as an emergency or as a prophylactic approach. In this chapter, we evaluate the endoscopic management of patients with the gastrointestinal complications of PH.
Halocins, Bacteriocin-Like Antimicrobials Produced by the Archaeal Domain: Occurrence and Phylogenetic Diversity in Halobacteriales
Authors: Najjari Afef , Mejri Hiba , Jabbari Marwa , Sghaier Haitham , Cherif Ameur , Ouzari Hadda-Imene
Published: January 2021

Members of extremely halophilic archaea, currently consisting of more than 56 genera and 216 species, are known to produce their specific bacteriocin-like peptides and proteins called halocins, synthesized by the ribosomal pathway. Halocins are diverse in size, consisting of proteins as large as 35 kDa and peptide “microhalocins” as small as 3.6 kDa. Today, about fifteen halocins have been described and only three genes, halC8, halS8 and halH4, coding C8, S8 and H4 halocins respectively have been identified. In this study, a total of 1858 of complete and nearly complete genome sequences of Halobacteria class members were retrieved from the IMG and Genbank databases and then screened for halocin encoding gene content, based on the BLASTP algorithm. A total of 61 amino acid sequences belonging to three halocins classes (C8, HalH4 and S8) were identified within 15 genera with the abundance of C8 class. Phylogenetic analysis based on amino acids sequences showed a clear segregation of the three halocins classes. Halocin S8 was phylogenetically more close to HalH4. No clear segregation on species and genera levels was observed based on halocin C8 analysiscontrary to HalH4 based analysis. Collectively, these results give an overview on halocins diversity within halophilic archaea which can open new research topics that will shed light on halocins as marker for haloarchaeal phylogentic delineation.
Ticks from the Brazilian Amazon: Species, Distribution and Host-Relations
Authors: R. Luz Hermes , F. Martins Thiago , Muñoz-Leal Sebastián , B. Costa Francisco , L. Gianizella Sérgio , Luiz H. Faccini João , B. Labruna Marcelo
Published: January 2021

Ticks are important ectoparasites and can transmit a wide variety of pathogens to animals and humans worldwide. These ectoparasites are the most important vectors of diseases causing pathogens in domestic and wild animals, and the second for man. In Brazil, Spotted Fever is the only disease transmitted to humans by ticks, while for animals we can highlight babesiosis, ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis. Although ticks are found in all of Brazil’s biomes, little is known about its diversity and host-relations in the Amazon biome. The existing gaps and the lack of research indicate that the diversity of ticks and their possible pathogens are underestimated in the Brazilian Amazon. Therefore, in order to guide the next studies in the Amazon biome, we present in this chapter a compilation of the records of hard ticks and soft ticks parasitizing wild and domestic animals, and humans. We present the general list of ticks for this biome, their distribution, hosts and importance for public health and veterinary. Finally, the ixodofauna found in the Brazilian Amazon and presented here does not match the vertebrate diversity of this biome, which is one of the largest on the planet. Therefore, more acarologists and epidemiologists are needed in this region.
The Dynamic Behaviour of Pile Foundations in Seismically Liquefiable Soils: Failure Mechanisms, Analysis, Re-Qualification
Authors: Rostami Rohollah , B. Mickovski Slobodan , Hytiris Nicholas , Bhattacharya Subhamoy
Published: January 2021

This chapter presents a concise overview of the mechanics of failure, analysis and requalification procedures of pile foundations in liquefiable soils during earthquakes. The aim is to build a strong conceptual and technical interpretation in order to gain insight into the mechanisms governing the failure of structures in liquefaction and specify effective requalification techniques. In this regard, several most common failure mechanisms of piles during seismic liquefaction such as bending (flexural), buckling instability and dynamic failure of the pile are introduced. Furthermore, the dynamic response commentary is provided by critically reviewing experimental investigations carried out using a shaking table and centrifuge modelling procedures. The emphasis is placed on delineating the concept of seismic design loads and important aspects of the dynamic behaviour of piles in liquefiable soils. In this context, using Winkler foundation approach with the proposed p–y curves and finite-element analyses in conjunction with numerical analysis methods, are outlined. Moreover, the feasibility of successful remediation techniques for earthquake resistance is briefly reviewed in light of the pile behaviour and failure. Finally, practical recommendations for achieving enhanced resistance of the seismic response of pile foundation in liquefiable soil are provided.
Social Media Ecosystem and Its Influence on Small Business Strategic Practices
Authors: C. Kwayu Shirumisha
Published: January 2021

The plethora of social media applications creates an ecosystem that can assist strategies for small business. However, the abundance of social media applications is attributed as a cause for confusion to business owners and executives making it difficult to conceive strategies for engaging effectively with social media. Following a practice theory, this paper uses an autoethnographic methodology to study how the social media ecosystem influences strategic practices of a small business. The study found that the social media ecosystem is crucial for enacting a strategy of a small business and that changes within the ecosystem influence the whole strategy. In addition, the study shows how context is interwoven with the social media ecosystem to affect the strategy of a small business. The study underscores the importance of strategizing practices for small business to develop agility that is necessary for developing and embedding digital transformation. Practically, the study highlights the significance and the need for developing countries to synchronize their soft infrastructure in order to help small businesses exploit the benefits of globalization during this era of social media.
Evolution of Catholic Marriage Morality in the Twentieth Century from a Baby-Making Contract to a Love-Making Covenant - Part II: Code of Cannon Law to Vatican II
Authors: Collins Vacek S.J. Edward
Published: January 2021

Sexual ethics in the West has been evolving, in practice and in theory, over the last century. The official Catholic Church teaching was challenged by many Christian churches and by the changing culture of the West. The Vatican insisted that no change could be made in its timeless truths. Nevertheless, each challenge required ever more sophisticated and convoluted arguments. The impetus for change came through the Western shift from seeing sexual activity as a procreative act toward viewing it as a way for husbands and wives (and gradually also any consenting adult) to express and deepen love. The Second Vatican Council accepted this new view, but subsequently the official teaching became more strict, insisting that both procreation and marital love-making must be present. The teaching of Pope Paul VI prohibiting contraception was the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back for many Catholics. They abandoned the official teaching, recognizing that it was the new personalist view itself that complicated the meaning of marriage. Subsequently, the Canon Law tried reestablish the validity of loveless sex in marriage–the dominant view through the centuries. That move was rejected.
Radiation Injury and Emergency Medicine
Authors: Shen James , Ding Linda , O’Connor Kevin , Elaimy Ameer , Bradford Carla , Liu Fenhong , Khalifeh Abdulnasser , Yu Suhong , Bushe Harry , Saleeby Jonathan , Ulin Kenneth , Kuo I-Lin , Fan Yankhua , Bishop-Jodoin Maryann , Rava Paul , J. FitzGerald Thomas
Published: January 2021

The discovery of radiation has led to many advances. Guidelines have been created to minimize radiation exposure and treatment management following both unintentional and intentional exposure. The effects of radiation exposure on specific tissues varies. Tragic consequences can result, ranging from severe, acute injury to long- lasting effects that present years after the initial exposure. In this chapter we provide observations that demonstrate the importance of understanding guidelines to minimize radioactive exposure and the expectations and treatment management following exposure. For the safety and well-being of patients, health care professionals need to remain well-informed to minimize the risks of this tool.
Numerical Investigation of Natural Convection and Entropy Generation of Water near Density Inversion in a Cavity Having Circular and Elliptical Body
Authors: Minh Phu Nguyen , Van Hap Nguyen
Published: January 2021

In this chapter, a water-filled square cavity with left hot wall and right cold wall was numerically investigated. The hot and cold wall temperatures are 10°C and 0°C respectively to examine the density inversion of natural convection water, i.e. water at 4°C. In the middle of the square, there are circular and elliptical bodies to study fluid–structure interaction in terms of the thermohydraulic behavior and entropy generation. 2D numerical simulation was performed using finite volume method in Ansys fluent software with the assumption of laminar flow. The simulation results are compared with benchmark data to determine reliability. The results indicate that the body insertions increase the convection heat transfer coefficients at the best heat transfer positions due to impingement heat transfer. An increase in heat transfer rate of 1.06 times is observed in the case of circular body compared to none. There are three primary eddies in the cavity with bodies, whereas the cavity without body has two primary eddies. Maximum entropy generation was found in the upper right corner of cavity mainly due to high horizontal temperature gradient. Bodies of circle and vertical ellipse have almost the same thermohydraulic and entropy generation characteristics due to the same horizontal dimension which mainly effects on the downward natural convection current. The entropy generation of cavity with circular body is 1.23 times higher than that of the cavity without body. At positions y/L = 1 on the hot wall and y/L = 0.74 on the cold wall, the convection heat transfer coefficient is close to zero due to stagnant fluid.
Non-Reproductive Effects of Estradiol: Hydromineral Homeostasis Control
Authors: Almeida-Pereira Gislaine , L.K. Elias Lucila , Antunes-Rodrigues José
Published: January 2021

The hydromineral homeostasis is fundamental to survival due to maintenance constant the osmotic properties of the plasma and proper tissue perfusion pressure, being maintained primarily through the regulation of the ingestion and urinary excretion of water and electrolytes, mainly sodium. The Renin-Angiotensin System (RAS) plays an essential role in the maintenance of hydromineral homeostasis by eliciting sodium and water intake and by inducing sodium urinary retention through aldosterone release and hemodynamic effect via angiotensin II a key component of the RAS. The hypothalamus-pituitary system also plays a fundamental role in the maintenance of body fluid homeostasis by secreting vasopressin (AVP) and oxytocin (OT) in response to osmotic and non-osmotic, and volemic stimuli. Furthermore, some studies report that besides reproductive function and sexual behavior, ovarian gonadal hormones, mainly 17β-estradiol (E2), modulate other non-reproductive functions such as cardiovascular system, body fluid balance, mood, mental state, memory, and cognition. Estradiol is known to mediate hydromineral homeostasis and blood pressure mainly by attenuating RAS actions. On the other hand, estradiol modulates neurohypophysial hormones secretion in many different ways. In this chapter, we will discuss the main non-reproductive effects of E2 on the control of hydromineral homeostasis, focusing on ingestive behavior and neurohypophyseal hormonal release.
Xan Arch and Isaac Gilman. Academic Library Services for First Generation Students. New York, NY: Libraries Unlimited, 2020. 149p. Paper.
Authors: Delgado Jeffrey
Published: January 2021

Xan Arch and Isaac Gilman create a necessary, at times difficult to discuss, piece of writing that should be used by academic libraries across the nation. Academic Library Services for First Generation Students brings forth the question of how to address best librarian practices for first-generation students. They argue that current practices cater to middle-class white students. The academic setting is shaped in such a way that first-generation students are viewed as needing “assistance” when the actual problem lies within the institution and its support systems. This book’s structure facilitates a rich understanding of the problems within these institutions while also offering concrete examples for academic libraries that want to do better. The book begins by describing the social context of first-generation students in higher education generally and then addresses academic libraries in particular. It finishes with examples of how to adapt institutions to better support these students.
Honors Students and Thesis Research: A Study of Information Literacy Practices and Self-Efficacy at the End of Students’ Undergraduate Careers
Authors: Medaille Ann , Beisler Molly , Tokarz Rayla , Bucy Rosalind
Published: January 2021

This study explored the information literacy practices of undergraduate students conducting research for their Honors theses in their final year of study. Data was collected from 11 Honors students during several months through four rounds of open-ended, journal-style questionnaires and two rounds of interviews. Honors students’ sense of confidence varied throughout the thesis process, and several practices were identified that influenced students’ sense of self-efficacy. This study suggests that instruction librarians can help to increase students’ self-efficacy by modeling advanced research strategies, designing opportunities for students to practice challenging research tasks that build on previous skills, and addressing the affective and self-regulatory aspects of conducting higher-level research.
O que acontece quando eu olho para você: o espaço íntimo do teatro na prisão para prisioneiros e voluntários
Authors: Hamer Karen , Martin Cedric
Published: January 2021

Apesar dos crescentes estudos sobre teatro e voluntários nas prisões, há pouca pesquisa que olha para a experiência teatral da prisão através dos olhos tanto dos voluntários externos quanto dos prisioneiros-participantes.  Este artigo busca tecer as vozes dos coautores para explorar experiências compartilhadas da sala de aula do teatro prisional. Essas experiências – descritas como "mágicas" e "transcendentes" – dependem do voluntariado navegando com sucesso na entrada na prisão. O espaço da sala de aula do teatro prisional torna-se então um refúgio relacional onde tanto os presos quanto os voluntários podem se sentir bem-vindos e aceitos, vistos não como outros,  mas como  essenciais.
Teatro e Prisão: experiências que se transformam em linguagem
Authors: Janiaski Vale Flávia , Gomes Marcia , Aguiar Alan
Published: January 2021

O presente artigo, construído a seis mãos, nasceu da necessidade de transformar uma experiência em linguagem. Desta forma, ele versa sobre a oficina de teatro realizada entre agosto e dezembro de 2019 na Unidade Educacional de Internação para menores infratores – UNEI Laranja Doce na cidade de Dourados/MS, com dez adolescentes entre 13 e 17 anos. A escrita partiu do anseio de pensar e contar a experiência cênica-pedagógica vivenciada durante a oficina, apresentando aspectos relacionados a sua criação, estrutura e desenvolvido.
Corpos encarcerados: Socioeducação numa experiência com a dança em Cuiabá
Authors: Victorino Elka Mouro , Azevedo Maria Thereza Oliveira
Published: January 2021

A proposta deste artigo é o relato de uma experiência em dança com jovens internos no Centro de Atendimento Socioeducativo de Cuiabá (CASE-MT) e uma reflexão sobre as estratégias criadas para o enfrentamento de uma situação complexa e conflituosa. No espaço de encarceramento que tem em seu cerne a perspectiva coercitiva, como trabalhar o corpo na dança, com adolescentes encarcerados?
Valeska Gert e Marcelo Evelin: Morrer em dança
Authors: Cordeiro Volmir Gionei
Published: January 2021

A política é inteiramente ativa na construção das relações entre o poder e a morte, e toma medidas diárias que decidem como morremos, quem morre, quando e por quais razões. Antes e para além do Covid-19, o poder político se apropria da morte para fazê-la objeto da sua gestão e isso é decisivo na condução das nossas vidas. Mas como a dança politiza as relações entre vida, poder, corpo e morte? Através de quais procedimentos estéticos a dança aborda um corpo político e transforma o olhar sobre o que é uma vida e como reconhecê-la? A partir de duas cenas - uma da cabaretista alemã Valeska Gert, no seu solo Morte (1925), e outra do coreógrafo brasileiro Marcelo Evelin, Batucada (2014) - o presente artigo destaca algumas contribuições da dança para a reflexão dos mecanismos sociais produtores da vida e reconhecedores do que torna um corpo vivo.
CELAS E ELAS: um resgate das memórias de experimentações sentidas em espaços de cárcere feminino no Presídio Regional de Joinville
Authors: Michels Jéssica
Published: January 2021

Este texto narra as experiências vivenciadas por uma fotógrafa feminista no projeto [Celas] e Elas: [des]montagem teatral sobre mulheres e cárceres. O projeto teatral foi realizado em 2019 por Daiane Dordete e Samira Sinara com reeducandas do Presídio Regional de Joinville, com subsídios do Sistema Municipal de Desenvolvimento pela Cultura - SIMDEC/2016. Uma produção da  Cia VAi! - Núcleo de Pesquisa em Artes Cênicas (Joinville/SC). A exposição “Para além das celas” foi produzida com fotografias realizadas por Jéssica Michels durante as oficinas de teatro com as reeducandas do Presídio Regional de Joinville através do projeto Teatro com mulheres em privação de liberdade. Este texto toma a liberdade de ser escrito como um relato fluído e autêntico de uma experiência fotográfica com reeducandas do sistema prisional feminino na cidade de Joinville.
Escola do Mar e a educação em tempos de isolamento social
Authors: Weissmann Patricia , Buzeki Mariana
Published: January 2021

Este trabalho narra como a Escuela del Mar de Mar del Plata, Argentina, lida com o isolamento social, a partir de entrevistas virtuais e da revisáo de materiais, áudios e vídeos compartilhados por profesores, familias e alunos. Conclui-se, que as atividades artísticas atuam como nexo entre o mundo externo e interno.
Fim dos tempos nos corações, isolados
Authors: Correia Susano
Published: January 2021

"Fim dos tempos nos corações, isolados" é um ensaio visual composto por texto e 08 imagens feitos durante a pandemia mundial de covid-19 em isolamento social. As pinturas e desenhos tratam de temas existenciais muito abordados na filosofia de Friedrich Nietzsche, Sigmund Freud e Fiódor Dostoiévski, e aqui ganham vazão como razão e importância de fazer arte - para si e para todos, principalmente em tempos adversos.
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Authors: Almeida Ana Camila Maria de
Published: January 2021

O presente artigo objetiva debater a aproximação da arte contemporânea internacional de peças oriundas de culturas não ocidentais. Para isso abordamos na exposição Magiciens de la terre, realizada no Centro George Pompidou e no Centre Culturel Grande Halle de la Villette em Paris, entre18 de maio é 14 de agosto de 1989. A obra Círculo de terra vermelha, de Richard Long, 1989, e também a pintura Yam Dreaming, 1989, realizada por artistas da comunidade Yuendumu da Austrália, na região de Alice Spring. Considerando que, na década de 1980, surgia a teoria da pós-colonialidade, e também estudos antropológicos sobre as relações que comunidades aborígenes australianas teriam com seus objetos visuais, surge a indagação sobre de que maneira a teoria da pós-colonialidade teria influenciado a organização da exposição de modo a repercutir no debate sobre como lidamos com objetos visuais de artistas não ocidentais e suas histórias locais.
Artes, Pornoerotismos e Identidades LGBTQIA+ em trânsitos estéticos
Authors: Medeiros Afonso
Published: January 2021

Além do puro formalismo ou estilismo iconográfico, a expressividade erótica no campo da arte pode ser vista num dialogismo entre a concepção de corpo e suas circunstâncias socioculturais. Seja sincrônica, diacrônica ou anacronicamente, qualquer análise sobre a manifestação visual da sexualidade humana se insere numa negociação (quase sempre assimétrica) entre identidades que é, ao mesmo tempo, bioestética e biopolítica. Se a arte é um campo privilegiado para a percepção de corpos e sexualidades divergentes, há que se perscrutar os modos como essas divergências tornaram-se visíveis ou invisíveis na história da arte, aqui recortada no interstício entre a modernidade e a contemporaneidade. É este o intuito primeiro deste artigo. Para tanto, a recorrência a autores tais como Lou Andreas-Salomé, António Damásio, Didier Eribon, Michel Foucault, Dominique Fernandez e Judith Butler objetiva a percepção de variados matizes numa intermediação instável entre masculino e feminino que, consequentemente, nos permita vislumbrar a existência (ou não) de uma peculiar estética erótica LGBTQIA+.
Genealógica Foucaultiana e práticas artísticas dissidentes
Authors: Bazante Brenda Gomes
Published: January 2021

Neste artigo procuro entender como despertei para a necessidade de aliar práticas artísticas e militância transfeminista reforçando a vanguarda artivista que atua a partir de temas ligados à desobediência de gênero. Para isso conduzi um novo olhar sobre minha produção no campo visual tendo como caminho metodológico a Genealogia Foucaultiana. Nesse trajeto reobservei registros de performances, esculturas, modelagens e atividades educacionais realizadas entre os anos de 2014 e 2020. Na reapreciação aqui descrita, aponto principalmente piscas e vestígios de ações/gestos artísticos que indicaram a presença de posturas críticas ligadas às questões política, social, artivista e de dissidência de gênero. O panorama teórico foi formado por Foucault (1979), Rancière (2012), Butler (2020), Preciado (2017), Bento (2006), Jesus (2014) e outros. Por fim considero que a compreensão da experiência transsexual ocorrerá de forma mais fácil caso ela seja estudada e representada por meios de diversos campos de conhecimento, entre eles a arte-educação. Entendimento que será potencializado no contato direto com o público, seja por meio de atividades artísticas que contenham a temática trans ou pela simples presença de uma pessoa trans propondo tais ações. Além disso, percebo que minha postura artivista foi sendo criada gradualmente a cada ação. Ela foi gestada nas entranhas de práticas desobedientes que realizei e hoje extrapola os poros de meu fazer artístico.
Transvisível: (in)visibilidades da população LGBTI+ na criação artística e sua abordagem pedagógica
Authors: Rosa dos Santos Erlane , Santos Silva Clarissa
Published: January 2021

O presente artigo discute as dissidências de gênero a partir da experiência de exposições artísticas em espaços educacionais, através da inserção do trabalho Transvisível, enquanto ferramenta pedagógica para a promoção do debate sobre sexualidade e gênero. Na primeira parte, abordaremos dados e referências do projeto de pesquisa que deu bases à criação do trabalho Transvisível, em suas relações com formas de vestimenta, expressão e com as (in)visibilizações da população LGBTI+. Em seguida, serão apresentadas as exposições em espaços formais e não-formais de educação, articulando os relatos das vivências e percepções suscitadas. Por fim, consideramos a importância das experiências de exposição da obra nestes espaços educacionais, as potencializações de discussões sobre as dissidências de gênero e as violências sofridas pela população LGBTI+, bem como sobre a importância da articulação universidade-comunidade-escola, que estruturou a vivência deste trabalho, da sua concepção à sua fruição.
Creación artística y cuestiones sobre género/sexualidad en la formación del profesorado
Authors: Calvelhe Lander
Published: January 2021

La precaria y, a su vez, privilegiada situación de la creación artística y la educación de las artes lleva largo tiempo ofreciendo múltiples posibilidades al estar, precisamente, en continua revisión. Por ello nos encontramos con contribuciones sobre qué pueden las artes enseñar a la educación, y también sobre cómo las artes contemporáneas se están desarrollando en lo educativo. En esta particular situación, las cuestiones de género y sexualidad están tejiendo puentes a modo de intereses comunes, particularmente en la formación del profesorado. El presente artículo se enmarca en dicho contexto y ofrece una revisión de la trayectoria del propio autor para reflexionar, junto con un grupo de antiguas estudiantes, sobre una experiencia concreta de enseñanza/aprendizaje vivida durante la creación de una instalación que buscaba romper los roles de género normativos.