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EDITORIAL
Authors: Matijevic Prof. Dr. Milan
Published: December 2020

It is the great honor for us to edit proceedings of â€œ8th International Conference on Education (IC-ED-2019), 27 â€“29 June 2019, Tirana International Conference Centre, Tirana, Albania. This privileged scientific event has contributed to the field of educational sciences and research for eight years.

As the guest editor of this issue, I am glad to see variety of articles focusing on Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Technology, Educational Administration, Guiding and Counseling, Educational Planning ,Measurement and Evaluation in Education, Learning Psychology ,Developmental Psychology ,Education and Culture ,Instructional Design, Learning and Teaching, Special Education, Distance Education, Life Long Learning, Mathematic Education, Social Sciences Teaching, Science Education, Language Learning and Teaching, Human Resources in Education, Teacher Training,Pre-school Education, Primary School Education, Secondary School Education, Vocational Education, College and Higher Education, Learner Needs in 21 Century, The Role of Education in the Globalization World ,Human Rights Education ,Democracy Education, Innovation and Changing in Education ,New Learning Environments ,Environmental Education, Professional Development ,Creativity ,Nursery Education, Healthy Education ,Sport and Physical Education, Multi-cultural Education ,Mobile Learning, Technology-Based Learning, Music Education, Art Education, History Education, etc..

Furthermore, the conference is getting more international each year, which is an indicator that it is getting worldwide known and recognized. Scholars from all over the world contributed to the conference. Special thanks are to all the reviewers, the members of the international editorial board, the publisher, and those involved in technical processes. We would like to thank all who contributed to in every process to make this issue actualized. A total of 32 full papers or abstracts were submitted for this conference and each paper has been peer reviewed by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total of 6 high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.

I hope that you will enjoy reading the papers.

Best Regards

 

Guest Editors

Prof. Dr. Milan Matijevic, University of Zagreb, Croatia

Editorial Assistant

Zeynep Genc, Phd. Istanbul Aydin University, Istanbul, Turkey
Social Behavior of The Children of Newspaper Sellers in Kupang City to Defend Existential at School
Authors: Syahrul Syahrul , Datuk Amirulah
Published: December 2020

Eksistensi anak di jalanan sebagai penjual koran dianggap sebagai hal yang tidak edukatif karena dapat mempengaruhi perilaku anak. Sementara itu, anak harus berkerja di jalan sebagai penjual koran agar mereka dapat membiayai pendidikan dan memenuhi kebutuhan sehari-hari. Dalam penelitian ini, perilaku sosial anak menjadi kajian utama karena penting untuk membandingkan perilaku anak ketika di jalanan dan sekolah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perilaku sosial anak penjual koran dan eksistensinya di sekolah. Selain itu, peneliti menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan teknik purposive sampling dalam memilih subjek penelitian yang terdiri anak penjual koran dan guru. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara, observasi, dan catatan lapangan. Data kemudian diolah dengan teknik analisis Creswell, yaitu proses analisis bergerak dalam lingkaran di antara pengumpulan data, pengorganisasian data, pembacaan, memoing, deskripsi, klasifikasi, penafsiran, dan penyajian. Diperoleh hasil analisis data bahwa anak penjual koran di Kota Kupang menunjukkan perilaku ekspresif dengan cara melanggar peraturan sekolah seperti tidak mengenakan baju seragam dan kaos kaki serta sering menggunakan tas kresek untuk tempat buku-buku dan alat-alat tulis lainnya. Selain itu, anak-anak ini juga menunjukkan perilaku sosiometrik di jalanan, yaitu mereka berbohong apabila ada yang bertanya “apakah kamu masih sekolah?” Mereka akan menjawab, saya sekolah pagi jika ditanya di waktu sore dan malam, sebaliknya mereka akan menjawab sekolah sore jika ditanya di waktu pagi.(Children existed on the road as a newspaper seller was considered as uneducated because it made deviant behaviour, while children should work on the road as newspaper seller for tuition fee and daily needs. In this research, children's social behaviour is the main study because it is important to compare children's behaviour on the streets and at school. This study aimed to know the social behaviour of children of newspaper sellers to remain in school. The type of research is qualitative. The subject of the research was determined by purposive samplings such as children of newspaper sellers and teachers. The data was collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and file notes. Meanwhile, the data were analyzed through Creswell method, namely, in one circle among data collection, data categories, memo, description, classification, interpretation, and visualization. The result of this study showed that children of newspaper sellers in Kupang City exist at school with expressive behaviour who was shown on violating school rules such as not wearing uniforms and often using plastic bags for books and other stationery. On the other hand, they also showed sociometric behaviour on the road, namely, they lie when someone asks “are you a student?” Then they will answer learning in the morning if we were asked in the afternoon and evening, whereas they will answer school afternoon if we were asked in the morning).
Os modelos culturais e a crise da educação: caminhos pedagógicos na Comunicologia de Vilém Flusser
Authors: Andrade Bornhausen Diogo
Published: December 2020

O propósito deste estudo é investigar a Comunicologia proposta por Vilém Flusser por meio de seu diagnóstico sobre as transformações éticas, estéticas e epistemológicas impostas às sociedades. Esta interrogação parte da compreensão do autor de que os modelos culturais passam por uma crise, cujo centro está na incerteza sobre a consolidação dos comportamentos, das vivências e dos conhecimentos, especialmente observados nas estruturas educacionais. Tema pouco explorado do pensamento flusseriano, a educação é compreendida como comunicação ideologicamente planejada para o funcionamento social e defendida como possibilidade de construção de novos saberes, mais conscientes e engajados diante dos cenários observados pelo autor. Com o objetivo de realizar a análise desta proposição pedagógica, esta pesquisa realiza levantamento bibliográfico destes temas, postos em diálogo com as demais reflexões de Flusser. Esta contextualização auxilia na contribuição do autor em elucidar a profunda contradição que cerca a formação do conhecimento neste início de século XXI, interposto pela intensificação de dispositivos que prometem o livre acesso global em um ambiente que incita a revisão emergente das estruturas de aprendizado.
Entre prescrições e sobrescrições: a experiência da leitura em ambiência digital
Authors: Flexor Carina Ochi
Published: December 2020

O presente artigo busca refletir ― com base n sobre o futuro da escrita em Flusser e, ainda, a partir da materialidade do livro digital ―, sobre a experiência da leitura em ambiência digital. De abordagem dedutiva e partindo de uma perspectiva qualitativa, a partir da caracterização do livroaplicativo como exemplo de prescrição e os protocolos na leitura como uma espécie de sobrescrição, a investigação alcança resultados que apontam para a atualização do pacto de leitura que, por sua vez, indica a aceitação tácita do leitor em permitir ser lido pela plataforma-livro que, no que lhe concerne, também lê o seu leitor.
Um diálogo entre cinema, arte e ciência: pistas para uma crítica aos paradigmas da ciência moderna
Authors: Ebersol Isadora , Penkala Ana Paula
Published: December 2020

Neste trabalho buscamos fazer uma reflexão crítica sobre os processos de produção de conhecimento e sobre o estatuto epistemológico da ciência moderna e do fazer científico tomando a perspectiva de Vilém Flusser como ponto de partida. Questionamos seus regimes de verdade a partir do paralelo entre a crença na imagem cinematográfica e nas imagens técnicas e a crença na aparente objetividade do conhecimento científico. Encontramos pistas para uma crítica aos paradigmas da ciência moderna em abordagens que privilegiem outras formas de racionalidades e de relações com o mundo. A criação artística e poética se torna um desses caminhos através da racionalidade estético-expressiva, como proposta por Santos (2002), como também na hipótese das Ficções filosóficas, proposta epistemológica de Flusser de uma forma de conhecimento que dissolva as barreiras entre arte e ciência. Esses caminhos podem nos dar a chance de estabelecer uma dimensão estética para a ciência que supere seu aparente desencantamento e insuficiência para resolver os problemas do mundo. A partir da observação de filmes denominados como falsos documentários, refletimos sobre o poder que a ficção tem de enxergar a realidade que ultrapassa a verdade e no poder do pensamento que supere e modifique os limites da verdade de seu próprio tempo, atuando ele próprio como questionamento crítico das ordens de pensamento em voga.
OS CAMINHOS DO ENSINO DE ARTE EM ALGUMAS ESCOLAS PÚBLICAS DO EXTREMO OESTE DE SANTA CATARINA
Authors: Moreira Noeli
Published: December 2020

O presente artigo traz alguns resultados sobre o universo do professor de Arte das escolas públicas de municípios do Extremo Oeste Catarinense. Esses dados foram coletados no segundo semestre de 2017 nos municípios de Barra Bonita, Bandeirante, Belmonte, Descanso, Guaraciaba, Paraíso e São Miguel do Oeste. O principal objetivo foi identificar as realidades profissionais dos professores de Arte do ensino fundamental, localizando-os na região, através das instituições de ensino e das redes sociais. A partir desse trabalho concluímos que, quando sabemos da realidade do nosso entorno, as ações para a valorização da atuação docente são significativas e contribuem para a melhoria nos processos educacionais da região.
MEMÓRIAS DA DANÇA: ADEMIR PORTO CAVALHEIRO E OS PRIMÓRDIOS DA CULTURA HIP HOP EM PORTO ALEGRE
Authors: Ferreira Anne Caroline Paz , Valle Flavia Pilla do
Published: December 2020

Essa pesquisa busca investigar a história da dança no Rio Grande do Sul. Neste recorte, se quer saber sobre o universo das danças urbanas a partir da visão de um dos pioneiros do Hip Hop em Porto Alegre chamado Ademir Porto Cavalheiro (DJ Nezzo). Para investigar tais questões foi realizada uma entrevista que teve uma pauta semiestruturada com perguntas abertas. A partir disto, obteve-se dados sobre a cultura Hip Hop em relação aos primeiros contatos, grupos e eventos, relação com a tecnologia e representatividade negra. Pesquisar o Hip Hop é importante para gerar os registros históricos locais que, por sua vez, contribuem para fortalecer a identidade negra e fomentar uma educação que valorize as relações étnico-raciais.
EXPERIÊNCIA ARTÍSTICA NA FORMAÇÃO DOCENTE EM ARTES VISUAIS: UMA CARTOGRAFIA SOBRE OS PERCURSOS FORMATIVOS DE ESTUDANTES EM GRADUAÇÃO
Authors: Nogueira Ana Carolina Ribeiro
Published: December 2020

Este relato de experiência é parte de uma pesquisa na qual investiguei o lugar da experiência artística durante o percurso de formação de estudantes de graduação em Artes Visuais da Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina. Procurei identificar conceitos e práticas relacionados a tal experiência, tentando compreender de que forma estes aspectos influenciam os percursos dos participantes desta pesquisa. Trabalhei com o método cartográfico a fim de compreender como os estudantes compõem e compreendem suas experiências durante o período de graduação. Aqui optei por apresentar duas partes da pesquisa que abordaram a relação dos estudantes com a universidade e com o curso de Artes Visuais como possibilidade de graduação e carreira profissional.
Pedagogical conditions for the development of the competence of the teacher's self-improvement
Authors: Abdalina Larisa V. , Ivanova Lyudmila V.
Published: December 2020

Based on the analysis of current scientific literature on the problems of self-improvement of the teacher, we formulated the definition of the concept "competence of self-improvement of the teacher". We considered this competence of the teacher as an important component of his vocational and pedagogical competence; we specified understanding of essence and structure of self-improvement as activity, process, result of personal growth and development of teacher acting as its competent subject, initiator. We disclosed an understanding of the essence of pedagogical conditions as an essential component of the pedagogical process, integrating into itself a certain set of measures aimed at achieving the desired goal; defined and formulated a set of external and internal pedagogical conditions, having a certain potential for influencing the development of the competence of self-improvement of the teacher in the process of intra-school advanced training. In detail, we considered the internal pedagogical conditions, the creation of which ensured the development of the competence of the teacher's self-improvement: increasing the motivation for professional and personal growth; development of the self-worth of education (self-development); strengthening the subject position. We noted important aspects of increasing motivation in the form of a productive form of self-development of a teacher; we disclosed developing possibilities of self-worth of education for formation of competence of self-improvement of teacher; we indicated the relevance of strengthening the subject position of the teacher in conditions of purposeful advanced training.
Formation of information culture of the future teacher in the practice of studying professional disciplines at the university
Authors: Sergeeva Larisa A.
Published: December 2020

The relevance of the problem of forming an information culture of the individual is due to the creation of a new information educational space, the use of global network technologies at all levels of study, which implies the formation of the ability of modern students to develop in a modern educational environment, to use information and computer technologies. It is important to include in the training of specialists in the university technologies that form the information culture of the individual, develop the awareness and readiness of students to use information technologies in the process of mastering the profession. The purpose of the work is to justify the relevance of the formation of an information culture in the professional training of a future primary school teacher. We presented components of the teacher's information culture, justified our position in the organization of the process of forming components of the future teacher's information culture. It illustrates the use of a professionally oriented method of organizing the activities of students, aimed at the use of information technologies when future teachers master mathematical and methodological content in order to form components of information culture.
Pesquisa-ação em BIM fomentando a transformação de um curso técnico em edificações
Authors: Giesta Josyanne Pinto , Costa Neto Alfredo , Costa Thalita Giesta
Published: December 2020

O Decreto 10.306/2020 do governo federal se destina a estabelecer o uso de Building Information Modeling (BIM) pela administração pública federal. Nesse sentido, a academia tem papel relevante, uma vez que, entre outras atribuições, prepara os futuros profissionais para o mercado de trabalho na área de Arquitetura, Engenharia e Construção (AEC). No entanto, pesquisas indicam que não é fácil implementar o BIM no ensino, devido à necessidade de modificar a matriz curricular dos cursos e de requerer a adesão dos professores ao paradigma. Em vista do exposto, novas perspectivas de inserção do BIM na academia são necessárias. Adotando a pesquisa-ação como método de pesquisa, este trabalho tem como objetivo discutir os benefícios alcançados com a iniciativa pioneira do Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Norte (IFRN) no processo de implementação do ensino do BIM por meio da pesquisa. A principal contribuição do trabalho são os resultados positivos em termos de preparação de alunos para o mercado de trabalho e o consequente ganho de interesse dos professores, fomentando a adesão ao BIM advindos a estratégia aplicada pelo Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisa em Integração de Projetos (GIP). A pesquisa-ação resultou em plano de implementação do BIM no curso Técnico em Edificações, assim como Planos de Execução BIM em disciplinas, demonstrando o potencial da abordagem para ser replicada em outras instituições de ensino.
Infrared and Raman spectra of magnesium ammonium phosphate hexahydrate (struvite) and its isomorphous analogues. X. Vibrational spectra of magnesium rubidium arsenate hexahydrate and magnesium thallium arsenate hexahydrate
Authors: Stefov Viktor , Koleva Violeta , Najdoski Metodija , Cahil Adnan , Abdija Zuldjevat
Published: December 2020

Polycrystalline samples of struvite-type MgRbAsO4·6H2O and MgTlAsO4·6H2O in both protiated and deuterated forms have been prepared for the first time by a precipitation method. Detailed analysis of their infrared (IR) and Raman (R) spectra recorded at room temperature (RT) and liquid nitrogen temperature (LNT) has been carried out and assignment of the vibrational bands has been proposed. The observed spectral pictures confirm the isostructurality of the two arsenate salts in agreement with the structural data. Similarly to other struvite-type and structure-related arsenate salts, the n1(AsO4) modes appear at higher frequencies than the n3(AsO4) vibrations. Low intensity and temperature sensitive bands that could be assigned as due to stretching Mg–O vibrations and n4(AsO4) modes are observed below 500 cm–1 in the LNT IR spectra of the studied compounds, at 472 cm–1 and 445 cm–1 for the rubidium analogue and at 470 cm–1 and 440 cm–1 for the thallium analogue. In the far-infrared and Raman spectra many bands are observed between 400 cm–1 and 200 cm–1, most of which are sensitive to deuteration, suggesting that they are not pure but coupled and can be related to n(Mg–Ow) modes. On the other hand, a band around 405 cm–1 in the spectra of the protiated compounds most probably is due to n2(AsO4) mode because of its frequency position, intensity and slight sensitivity to deuteration.
Immersive Virtual Reality Implementations in Developmental Psychology
Authors: Araiza Paola , Keane Therese , L. Beaudry Jennifer , Kaufman Jordy
Published: December 2020

In recent years, immersive virtual reality technology (IVR) has seen a substantial improvement in its quality, affordability, and ability to simulate the real world. Virtual reality in psychology can be used for three basic purposes: immersion, simulation, and a combination of both. While the psychological implementations of IVR have been predominately used with adults, this review seeks to update our knowledge about the uses and effectiveness of IVR with children. Specifically, its use as a tool for pain distraction, neuropsychological assessment, and skills training. Results showed that IVR is a useful tool when it is used either for immersive or simulative purposes (e.g., pain distraction, neuropsychological assessment), but when its use requires both simulation (of the real world) and immersion (e.g., a vivid environment), it is trickier to implement effectively.
A ORIGEM CRISTÃ DO EXISTENCIALISMO DO SÉCULO XX: UMA INVESTIGAÇÃO A PARTIR DE LUIGI PAREYSON
Authors: Paula Marcio Gimenes de
Published: December 2020

A partir das reflexões do filósofo italiano Luigi Pareyson expostas nas obras Studi sull'esistenzialismo e Ontologia della libertà, o artigo almeja aprofundar a discussão sobre dois pontos: a origem cristã da reflexão sobre a existência no século XX e o tema da liberdade em tal ontologia proposta pelo pensador. Os dois temas são capitais na história do existencialismo do século XX. A primeira tese nos parece instigante por polemizar com a tese ateísta ou agnóstica e a segunda por desenvolver um tema central da reflexão filosófica tanto no seu aspecto ontológico como moral.
CRISTIANISMO E HISTÓRIA: O APELO QUENÓTICO DE ENFRAQUECIMENTO AO CRISTIANISMO EM GIANNI VATTIMO
Authors: Barreira Marcelo Martins
Published: December 2020

O enfraquecimento da metafísica é um apelo da Kénosis divina ao atuar historicamente secularizando hierofanias violentas a favor de uma intensificação do projeto ético-político democrático. Por isso, o esvaziamento do “sagrado natural” presente no “cristianismo trágico” em sua fundamentação metafísica no Totalmente Outro faculta novamente a que nossos contemporâneos escutem o apelo da fé. Em sua hermenêutica do religioso, Gianni Vattimo articula o pensamento de Nietzsche e Heidegger com a ação quenótica de superação da metafísica como historicização do cristianismo. O anúncio da morte do Deus-moral e a dissolução do sagrado-violento enfraquecem quenoticamente as estruturas do pensamento objetivante do ser, facultando a pluralidade de pontos de vista sobre o mundo e sobre o cristianismo.
Decision Support System Este for Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies: Atmospheric Dispersion Models
Authors: Lipták Ludovít , Fojcíková Eva , Krpelanová Monika , Fabová Viera , Čarný Peter
Published: December 2020

The systems ESTE are running in nuclear crisis centers at various levels of emergency preparedness and response in Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Austria, Bulgaria, and Iran (at NPP monitored by International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA). ESTE is a decision support system, running 24/7, and serves the crisis staff to propose actions to protect inhabitants against radiation in case of a nuclear accident. ESTE is also applicable as decision support system in case of a malicious act with radioactive dispersal device in an urban or industrial environment. Dispersion models implemented in ESTE are Lagrangean particle model (LPM) and Puff trajectory model (PTM). Described are models approaches as implemented in ESTE. PTM is applied in ESTE for the dispersion calculation near the point of release, up to 100 km from the point of nuclear accident. LPM for general atmospheric transport is applied for short-range, meso-scale and large-scale dispersion, up to dispersion on the global scale. Additionally, a specific micro-scale implementation of LPM is applied for urban scale dispersion modelling too. Dispersion models of ESTE are joined with radiological consequences models to calculate a complete spectrum of radiological parameters - effective doses, committed doses and dose rates by various irradiation pathways and by various radionuclides. Finally, radiation protective measures, like sheltering, iodine prophylaxis, or evacuation, evaluated on the base of predicted radiological impacts are proposed. Dispersion and radiological models of the state-of-the-art ESTE systems are described. Results of specific analyses, like number of particles applied, initial spatial distribution of the source, height of the bottom reference layer, are presented and discussed.
NR32: revisão à proteção em laboratórios de instituições de ensino superior
Authors: Veloso Fracasso Bruno , De Souza Libânio Cláudia , Gonçalves Amaral Fernando
Published: December 2020

Destaques: O trabalhador da área da saúde está em uma das categorias profissionais que mais apresentam riscos de sofrer acidentes laborais ou de contraírem patologias em função da sua atividade profissional. Estes têm na Norma Regulamentadora 32 as diretrizes que propõe condições de trabalho seguras e que devem ser seguidas em todo país.

Objetivo: compreender o cenário atual dos laboratórios de saúde de instituições de ensino superior referente à saúde e segurança no trabalho (SST).

Desenho/Metodologia/Abordagem: para o atingimento do objetivo, optou-se por estruturar uma pesquisa do tipo revisão de literatura narrativa.

Resultados: foram encontrados 12 artigos que estavam relacionados com o tema da pesquisa, entretanto nenhum deles tratando do uso da norma em laboratórios de instituições de ensino superior, especificamente.

Limitações da investigação: Não foi localizado nenhuma pesquisa ao qual o objeto de estudo fosse a NR32 em laboratórios de saúde de instituições de ensino superior, logo, os achados do presente artigo devem ser compreendidos e transferidos para a realidade encontrada por professores, técnicos e alunos.

Implicações práticas: através dos achados será possível o desenvolvimento de cultura de saúde e segurança ocupacional, desde o momento da formação de futuros profissionais.

Originalidade/valor: a ausência de material científico que explore o tema saúde e segurança no trabalho em laboratórios de instituições de ensino mostra o quão relevante e valioso tal tema apresenta.
Contribuições de um projeto de Extensão para a promoção da saúde do idoso com demência
Authors: Ploner Katia Simone , Sandri Juliana Vieira de Araújo , Raupp Andrielli Cristine , Nunes Gloria Maria
Published: December 2020

O projeto de extensão “Práticas Gerontológicas: atenção à saúde do idoso com demência, seus familiares e comunidade” atua na promoção da saúde do idoso com demência, no cuidado com os familiares cuidadores e na difusão da informação para a comunidade sobre essa doença. Objetiva-se por este relato de experiência apresentar as estratégias utilizadas pelo projeto para alcançar o propósito supracitado e descrever as contribuições deste estudo para o desenvolvimento discente na instituição, baseado nas práticas interdisciplinares. A metodologia utilizada é a análise documental realizada em três etapas: leitura exploratória, analítica e interpretativa dos relatórios de responsabilidade social do projeto dos anos de 2018 e 2019. Com relação aos resultados, o projeto utiliza três estratégias principais para o alcance do seu objetivo: o grupo de apoio, o ambulatório de doenças neurodegenerativas e as palestras na universidade e comunidade. Em 2018, o projeto beneficiou 115 pessoas pelo grupo de apoio, e 120 por palestras na comunidade; realizou 09 avaliações neurocognitivas, 07 entrevistas com familiares e 12 encaminhamentos de pacientes ao ambulatório. Já em 2019, beneficiou 136 pessoas pelo grupo de apoio e 336 por palestras na comunidade; realizou 10 avaliações neurocognitivas, 08 entrevistas com familiares e 04 encaminhamentos. O projeto mostrou ser de extrema importância para a promoção da saúde do idoso com demência, subsidiando melhor diagnóstico e cuidado para tal.
COVID-19 Outbreaks and Age Mortality Patterns
Authors: Shapiro Vladimir
Published: December 2020

As of the Fall of 2020, many countries are still fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. After the painful first massive wave in the Spring, more and more of them are facing the new outbreaks of varying impact. Understanding the mortality pattern associated with such subsequent outbreaks would help governments better prepare and save lives. These secondary outbreaks are still quite new to the scientists as the data have not been sufficient to identify robust trends. By now, US is dealing with the second outbreak of large magnitude and statistically significant analyses are finally possible. We have analyzed the weekly mortality death counts for various ages in US for the entire COVID-19 pandemic duration. Three somewhat related features involving age at death have been extracted: a) COVID-19 average age at death, b) fraction of deaths at ages 65+, and c) slope of age gradient regression line on the logarithmic scale. It turns out that during the outbreak the mortality age gradient is undergoing the following changes: a) average age at death at the peak is 4-5 years higher than at the lower point; b) fraction of deaths of 65+ is by approximately 10% higher, and c) the higher slope of the age gradient translates into an extra death risk of 5.8% every year. In other words, risks, to which an elderly population is exposed during all phases of the pandemic, rise sharply during and right after the outbreak peaks.
Improving the catalytic characteristics of phenolic acid decarboxylase from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens by the engineering of N-terminus and C-terminus
Authors: Li Qin , Xia Ying , Zhao Ting , Gong Yuanyuan , Fang Shangling , Chen Maobin
Published: December 2020

Background: 4-vinylphenols produced by phenolic acid degradation catalyzed by phenolic acid decarboxylase can be used in food additives as well as flavor and fragrance industry. Improving the catalytic characters of phenolic acid decarboxylase is of great significance to enhance its practical application. Results: Mutants such as P-C, P-N, P-m1, P-m2, P-Nm1, and P-Nm2 were constructed by site-directed mutagenesis of P-WT. P-C showed better substrate affinities and higher turnover rates than P-WT for p-coumaric acid, ferulic acid, and sinapic acid; however, P-N had reduced affinity toward p-coumaric acid. The extension of the C-terminus increased its acid resistance, whereas the extension of the N-terminus contributed to the alkali resistance and heat resistance. The affinity of P-m1 to four substrates and that of P-m2 to p-coumaric acid and ferulic acid were greatly improved. However, the affinity of P-Nm2 to four phenolic acids was greatly reduced. The residual enzyme activities of P-Nm1 and P-Nm2 considerably improved compared with those of P-m1 and P-m2 after incubation at 50°C for 60 min.Conclusions: The extension of the N-terminus may be more conducive to the combination of the binding cavity with the substrate in an alkaline environment and may make its structure more stable.
A Statewise Statistical Analysis on Covid19 Cases in India at Different Temperature
Authors: Datta Jaydip
Published: December 2020

In this method the recent status of Covid19 cases throughout the India, statewise in November ,2020 is analysed statistically. The active, recovered and death frequency of Covid19 starting from northern, western, eastern and southern India at different temperature have been studied. The states covered under interest are Himachal Pradesh , Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, Westbengal, Karnataka and Andhrapradesh. In the each state the frequency datasets are analysed through best-fit regression shows the minimum infection trend of Covid19 in Himachal Pradesh with maximum in Maharashtra with increase in Temperature at different geographical locations.
Vaginal Smear Findings In our Kidney Transplant Recipients
Authors: OZBAN AYSE , GULER OMER , OZBAN MURAT , DURSUN BELDA , AYDIN CAGATAY
Published: December 2020

BACKGROUNDThe aim of this study was to evaluate the results of the smear tests in renal transplant recipients, determine the prevalence of abnormal outcomes and compare these patients with the general population in our center.METHODSA total of 79 female patients who underwent renal transplantation at Pamukkale University were retrospectively evaluated. All patients were followed up during and after the surgical procedures by a gynecologist and the smear results were recorded periodically.RESULTSThe mean time of Pap smear results after transplantation in kidney transplant recipients was 36.7±4.5 months. There was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of atrophic cervicitis. In transplantation group, 7 patients (8.86%) had LG-SIL, 3 (3.79%) had ASC-US and 1 (1.26%) had HG-SIL. In control group, the numbers are 3 (3.79%), 2 (2.53%) and 0, respectively. The difference between the patient and control groups in terms of LG-SIL results (7 (8.86%) vs 3 (3.79%) was statistically significant (p<0.05).CONCLUSIONSWe predict that kidney transplant recipients are at higher risk for precancerous cervical lesions and cervical cancer development due to immunosuppressive therapy. Smear screening and HPV testing should be repeated periodically to detect or prevent precancerous lesions and cervical cancer.
Memevertisement: The Life Cycle of Online Meme Ads in Redefining the Brand Image 
Authors: Riaz Qaisar , Namood-e-Sahar
Published: December 2020

Today it is a common practice by advertisers and users themselves to induce different brands in meme ads (Memetic Social Media Ads), (Horvath, 2017). But the impact of memetic ads on the brand image is still questionable phenomenon. Along with images, symbols and texts used in any meme there is also a subliminal message attached with it usually decoded by the audience to which it is shared (Nooney & Portwood-Stacer, 2014). Due to the catchy nature of memes, different products and brands can be induced into different textual, audio, video or graphical memes in order to seek instant attention of the audience (Cozma, 2015). The present proposed research holds an element of newness as it would be the first time study to evaluate the impact of memetic ads on brand image. It would be beneficial for the advertisers and brand managers to redirect their use of brand name in any memetic ad campaign and to handle the consumer generated memetic ads inducing their brand.
Scaling Up Public Health Interventions: A Case Study of the Polio Immunization Program in Indonesia
Authors: Cintyamena Utsamani , Azizatunnisa Luthfi , Ahmad Riris , Mahendradhata Yodi
Published: December 2020

Background: The scaling up of public health interventions has received greater attention in recent years; however, there remains paucity of systematic investigations of the scaling up processes. We aim to investigate the overall process, actors and contexts of polio immunization scaling up in Indonesia from 1988 until 2018. Methods: A mixed method study with sequential explanatory design was conducted. We carried out a quantitative survey of 323 actors involved in the polio program at national and sub-national levels, followed by Key Informant Interviews (KII)s. Document review was also carried out to construct a timeline of the polio eradication program with milestones. We carried out descriptive statistical analysis of quantitative data and thematic analysis of qualitative data.Results: The scaling up of polio immunization in Indonesia started as a vertical expansion approach led by the Ministry of Health within a centralized health system. The coverage of immunization increased drastically from 5% in the earlier 80s to 67.5% in 1987; incremental increases followed until achieving Universal Coverage Immunization (UCI) in 1990 and subsequently 95% coverage in 1995. Engagement of stakeholders and funding made the scaling up of polio immunization a priority. There was also substantial multisector involvement, including institutions and communities. Local area monitoring (LAM) and integrated health posts (Posyandu) were key to the polio immunization implementation strategy. Challenges for scaling up during this centralized period included cold chain infrastructure and limited experience in carrying out mass campaigns. Scaling up during the decentralized era was slower due to expansion in the number of provinces and districts. Moreover, there were challenges such as the negative perception of immunization side-effects, staff turnover, and the unsmooth transition of centralization towards decentralization.Conclusion: Vertical scaling up of polio immunization program intervention was successful during the centralized era, with involvement of the president as a role model and the engine of multi sector actors. Posyandu (integrated health posts) played an important role, yet its revitalization after the reform-decentralization era has not been optimum.
Optical and Thermal Properties of Edible Coatings for Application in Solar Drying
Authors: López-Ortiz ANABEL , Pineda Itzel Pacheco , Méndez-Lagunas Lilia , Ortega Argelia Balbuena , Martínez Laura Guerrero , Pérez-Orozco Juan , Río Jesús del , Nair P
Published: December 2020

Solar drying is a sustainable process, that may impact the quality of dried food. This is because, pigments contained in food are sensitive to sunlight, and exposure to ultraviolet radiation can affect them. We applied biopolymer-based coatings on strawberry, from hydro-colloidal solutions of nopal-mucilage, fenugreek, xanthan gum, gum Arabic, and guar gum to evaluate their potential use as UV filters for solar drying of food. Thermal properties and the optical transmittance, absorbance and reflectance of the coatings were measured to assess their influence on food-sunlight interaction. During the drying experiments, the moisture content, total anthocyanins (TA), and total phenolic compounds (TPC) were measured. Optical and thermal properties are influenced by the biopolymer-based coatings. also, the optical properties are influenced by the coating thickness. The differences in optical and thermal properties influence the drying process. Differences exist in the drying rate for strawberry slices with coating compared with those without the coatings. In general, the TA and TPC content in the product are better preserved under solar drying than in control experiments done in a drying oven. A partial transmittance of solar UV radiation is recommended to obtain an increased TA and TPC contents.
In Vivo Exposure to Bisphenol-A Altered the Reproductive Functionality in Male Coturnix Coturnix Japonica
Authors: PERMUAL SUTHAN , KOLLURI GAUTHAM , MOHAN JAG , SINGH RAM , TYAGI JAGBIR
Published: December 2020

Bisphenol-A, is one of the most characterized endocrine disruptors on the reproductive functions in humans and animals. We have previously reported in vitro and in vivo effects of bisphenol-A on functional role of sperm in chicken. Here, the effects of 1 and 5 mg/kg bisphenol-A daily administered by gavage for 3 wk to adult male Japanese quails on reproductive functionality was investigated. Cloacal index and foam frequency were greatly reduced at high dose. Sperm quality attributes were affected at both doses. Sperm quality attributes were affected at both doses. Alkaline phosphatase showed most significant reduction among seminal enzymes. Dose dependent response (P < 0.01) of bisphenol-A was noticed with modulating testosterone concentrations at low and high doses. Disturbances regarding fertility and hatchability traits were prominent in high and low dose groups. The current study confirms the compromising actions of bisphenol-A on reproductive success in male Japanese quails at lower doses that are considered to be safe (50 mg/kg BW/d) under in vivo exposure module. These results indicate higher sensitivity of quails to bisphenol-A toxicity and explores the possibility of using quail subjects as an accurate toxic indicators.
Advancing Internal Medicine Training: Experience of a Bedside Procedure Service as A Resident Elective
Authors: Swartz Sheila , Reguero Adrian Umpierrez De , Puetz Joseph , Voigt Lara , Cuzovic Nikola , Bielecki Matthew , Sadud Ricardo Franco
Published: December 2020

Background: In 2007, the American Board of Internal Medicine eliminated numeric procedure requirements for licensing. The level of exposure to procedures during residency, and subsequent competence of graduating residents, is variable. In 2015, our institution developed a bedside procedure service (BPS) with the intent to teach ultrasound guidance and procedural training to internal medicine residents with direct supervision of technique by Hospital Medicine faculty to optimize learning, increase confidence, and improve patient safety. Objective: In this study, we review the number and complication rates of resident procedures on a dedicated internal medicine bedside procedure service (BPS) as a resident elective.Methods: In this retrospective, observational, single-center study, we reviewed internally collected data from BPS procedures performed from 2015-2019. The BPS offers a variety of procedures done with ultrasound guidance at an adult tertiary care referral center. BPS services are available to all inpatient hospital services. A rotation with the BPS was offered as a stand-alone resident elective for the first time in 2015. Results: 69 residents performed a total of 2700 ultrasound-guided/assisted procedures and 146 diagnostic ultrasound scans from 2015-2019. Residents performed an average of 40 procedures during their elective month. There were 5 resident performed procedural complications with an overall complication rate of 0.19%.Conclusions: Our BPS increased procedural opportunities for residents and allowed for real-time feedback by an experienced faculty member in a one-on-one setting. A dedicated rotation allows the time to focus on becoming proficient in invasive procedures with expert supervision.
miR-146a regulates TLR1/2 and 4 induced inflammation and links it with proliferation in human SZ95 sebocytes
Authors: Dull Katalin , Deák Dávid , Fazekas Fruzsina , Kovács Dóra , Póliska Szilárd , Szegedi Andrea , Zouboulis Christos , Törőcsik Dániel
Published: December 2020

Activation of Toll-like receptors (TLR) 1/2 and 4 are central in inducing inflammation in sebocytes and in the pathogenesis of acne by regulating the expression of protein coding mRNAs, however the microRNA (miRNA) profile in response to TLR activation and thus the possible role of miRNAs in regulating sebocyte functions has not been elucidated. In this work therefore, we aimed to identify the miRNA with the most abundant induction and to reveal its role in TLR1/2- and 4-activated SZ95 sebocytes. We found that miR-146a, detected with increased expression also in sebaceous glands of acne samples, showed the highest induction levels in the activated sebocytes. When exploring its role, we found that the increased levels of miR-146a led to the down-regulation of IL-8 secretion, decreased the chemoattractant potential and stimulated the proliferation of sebocytes, whereas the latter may be affected by GNG7 down-regulation. According to our results miR-146a may be a potential player in acne pathogenesis by regulating inflammation and by providing a link between inflammation and sebocyte proliferation.
An Initial Survey on the Prevalence of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) among Yemeni Pregnant Women.
Authors: AL-Subol Ibrahim Hasan , Abdul-Aziz Maha , Almikhlafy Abdullah A. , Alqahtani Talal Y
Published: December 2020

Background: Neonatal infection with group B Streptococcus (GBS) is still a threat to the life of fetus and mother, especially in developing countries that do not adopt a prenatal screening test policy. Objective: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of group B Streptococcus in pregnant Yemeni women between the 35th and 39th weeks of gestation and also to assess group B Streptococcus sensitivity pattern to several antibiotics. Methods: The fieldwork was performed in a primary health centre and a private modern medical laboratory at Sana'a city, Yemen. The study was limited to taking one vaginal swab from each participant of 210 pregnant women, and it relied on the cultural characteristics and biochemical tests for identifying the bacteria as group B Streptococcus. Antibiotic susceptibility testing was performed using the Kirby-Bauer test. Results: Among the 210 pregnant women who were participating in this study, 23 (10.95%) were vaginally colonized with group B Streptococcus. Beta-lactam antibiotics and vancomycin were completely effective against group B Streptococcus. Conclusion: Based on this study results, at least one out of every ten Ymenei pregenant women is GBS vaginally colonized therefore we recommend routine prenatal GBS screening among pregnant women in the third trimester in Yemen and conducting extensive epidemiological studies in other Yemeni cities to detect the extent prevalence of GBS among pregnant mothers in Yemen in order to develop an appropriate preventive strategy.
Immune Checkpoint Molecules B7-H6 and PD-L1 Co-Pattern The Tumor Inflammatory Microenvironment: Associations and Clinical Significance in Human Breast Cancer
Authors: Cherif Boutheina , Triki Hana , Charfi Slim , Bouzidi Lobna , Kridis Wala Ben , Khanfir Afef , Chaabane Kais , Sellami-Boudawara Tahya , Rebai Ahmed
Published: December 2020

B7-H6 and PD-L1 belong to the B7 family co-stimulatory molecules fine-tuning the immune response. This report exposes for the first time the clinical implication of B7-H6 protein expression in relation with PD-L1 status and Natural Killer Cells infiltration as potential biomarkers in tumor inflammatory microenvironment. Herein, we explore the expression levels of B7-H6 protein by cancer cells and immune infiltrating cells in human breast cancer tissues and evaluate their associations with PD-L1 expression, NK cell status and clinical pathological features as well as the prognosis. Immunohistochemistry labeling method was used to assess B7-H6 and PD-L1 proteins expression by cancer and immune cells. Associations between immune checkpoint, major clinicopathological variables and survival rates were analyzed. B7-H6 protein was revealed in both breast and immune cells. Tumor B7-H6 expression is highly associated with Her2 over expression. B7-H6 + immune cells are highly related to SBR grade and associated with PD-L1 and NK cells status. Survival analysis showed that patients with low expression of B7-H6 by cancer cells had better prognosis. Conversely, B7-H6 + immune cells were significantly associated with longer survival. Our result strongly suggests an interaction between B7 molecules that contributes to a particular design of the inflammatory microenvironment. This may influence the efficiency of therapies based on antibodies blocking the PD-L1/PD1 pathway and can explain why the clinical benefits are seen only in a fraction of patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors.
Radiomics in Predicting Recurrence for Patients with Locally Advanced Breast Cancer using Quantitative Ultrasound
Authors: Dasgupta Archya , Bhardwaj Divya , DiCenzo Daniel , Fatima Kashuf , Osapoetra Laurentiusoscar , Quaioit Karina , Saifuddin Murtuza , Brade Stephen , Trudeau Maureen , Gandhi Sonal , Eisen Andrea , Wright Frances , Look-Hong Nicole , Sadeghi-Naini Ali , Tran William , Curpen Belinda , Kolios Michael , Sannachi Lakshmanan , Czarnota Gregory
Published: December 2020

Background The purpose of the study was to investigate the role of pre-treatment quantitative ultrasound (QUS)-radiomics in predicting recurrence for patients with locally advanced breast cancer (LABC). Methods A prospective study was conducted with patients with LABC (n=83). Primary tumours were scanned using a clinical ultrasound device before starting treatment. Ninety-five imaging features were extracted-spectral features, texture, and texture-derivatives. Patients were determined to have recurrence or no recurrence based on clinical outcomes. Machine learning classifiers with k-nearest neighbour (KNN) and support vector machine (SVM) were evaluated for model development using a maximum of 3 features and leave-one-out cross-validation.Results With a median follow up of 69 months (range 7-118 months), 28 patients had disease recurrence (local or distant). The best classification results were obtained using an SVM classifier with a sensitivity, specificity, accuracy and area under curve of 71%, 87%, 82%, and 0.76, respectively. Using the SVM model for the predicted non-recurrence and recurrence groups, the estimated 5-year recurrence-free survival was 83% and 54% (p=0.003), and the predicted 5-year overall survival was 85% and 74% (p=0.083), respectively.Conclusion A QUS-radiomics model using higher-order texture derivatives can predict patients with LABC at higher risk of disease recurrence before starting treatment.