bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dental implications of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) in the management of head and neck cancer
Authors: Tan Shir Lynn , Warner Laura , Trainor Jenna
Published: June 2022

Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is increasingly being used in the UK as an alternative to other treatment modalities for the management of head and neck cancer. This article describes key features of the robotic system, and discusses risks of peri-operative dental complications that can arise as a result of introducing large robotic instruments into the confined space of the oral cavity. It also explores potential solutions and the role of dentists in reducing the risks of inadvertent hard and soft tissue injuries occurring during the procedure.

CPD/Clinical Relevance: A basic understanding of current surgical treatment modalities and their dental implications is important for GDPs.
Necrotizing fasciitis: a severe complication of odontogenic infection
Authors: Olsson Lewis , Muir Hannah , Grant Jaime , Brands Marieke T , Vuity Drazsen
Published: June 2022

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare complication of dental infection and is associated with a significant mortality rate. Prompt recognition and urgent referral are therefore essential. Surgical debridement and broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotic therapy are the mainstay of management. This report outlines a case of necrotizing fasciitis of odontogenic origin in an otherwise healthy 32-year-old patient.

CPD/Clinical Relevance: This article highlights odontogenic necrotizing fasciitis to the dental team, discusses its management and serves as a reminder of the potential severe complications of unmanaged dental infection.
Peripheral facial nerve palsy after lip augmentation: an unusual case presentation
Authors: Ilyas Sana , Mukherjee Kishalaya , Shetty Suresh
Published: June 2022

The demand for lip augmentation has increased over the recent years. Facial palsy is not a frequently encountered presentation post cosmetic fillers, there is little literature on this. Therefore, it is important to highlight the findings of this case and to discuss the possible pathophysiology and management, should a similar case arise.

CPD/Clinical Relevance: This case report discusses an incidental finding of left-sided facial nerve palsy post lip augmentation.
Vacuum-formed versus fixed orthodontic retainers
Authors: Heavey Cathal
Published: June 2022

At present, limited guidance is available on what retentive intervention provides the best post-orthodontic stability in the region of most concern to our patients: the labial segments. This article brings together the most recent research to draw a conclusion on which of the most common retentive devices would be considered the current best practice. While studies show some relapse is likely regardless of the clinician's choice of retention, the studies suggest that the use of a bonded retainer offers greater stability in the long term in the mandible. The data collected for the maxillary arch are of a shorter duration, as such, there is insufficient evidence to promote one method over the other.

CPD/Clinical Relevance: Dental practitioners providing orthodontic treatment need to know the best retention options available to ensure long term stability following treatment, maintaining patient satisfaction.
Analyzing Second-Year University Students’ Rational Number Understanding: A Case on Interpreting and Representing Fraction
Authors: Novita Rita , Herman Tatang , Dasari Dadan , Putra Mulia
Published: June 2022

This research aims to determine second-year university students’ understanding in interpreting and representing fractions. A set of fraction tests was given to students through two direct learning interventions. An unstructured interview was used as an instrument to obtain explanations and confirmations from the purposive participants. A total of 112 student teachers of primary teacher education program at two private universities in Indonesia were involved in this research. A qualitative method with a holistic type case study design was used in this research. The results indicate that a significant percentage of the participants could not correctly interpret and represent fractions. In terms of interpretation, it is found how language could obscure the misunderstanding of fractions. Then, the idea of a fraction as part of a whole is the most widely used in giving meaning to a fraction compared to the other four interpretations, but with limited understanding. Regarding data representation, many participants failed to provide a meaningful illustration showing the improper fraction and mix number compared to the proper fraction. Improvement of fraction teaching at universities - particularly in primary teacher education programs - is needed so that students get the opportunity to develop and improve their knowledge profoundly. We discuss implications for teaching fractions.
Investigating Women’s Entrepreneurial Intention: The Moderating Role of Family Support
Authors:   President, Pink Pakistan Trust, Karachi, Pakistan, Qazi Zubaida , Qazi Wasim ,   Department of Education and Learning Sciences, IQRA University, Karachi, Pakistan, Raza Syed Ali ,   Department of Business Administration, IQRA University, Karachi, Pakistan, Yousufi Sara Qamar ,   Department of Business Administration, IQRA University, Karachi, Pakistan
Published: June 2022

ABSTRACT The goal of this article is to investigate factors affecting the entrepreneurial intentions of women in Pakistan. In doing so, the article also seeks to understand the relation between family support and the entrepreneurial intentions of women. Data was collected through a survey questionnaire of 498 women in Karachi, Pakistan, through the convenience sampling technique. The study applied structural equation modeling to analyze proposed hypotheses. It is argued that attitude, subjective norms, and work role identity positively influence the entrepreneurial intentions of women, while perceived behavioral control and opportunity identification have a smaller influence, and family role identity has a negative influence. Family support positively moderates the relationship between attitude, opportunity identification, work role identity, and entrepreneurial intent. These findings suggest more effective policies and programs promoting entrepreneurship are needed. Furthermore, the study incorporates the theory of planned behavior and several other variables to better understand the factors affecting the entrepreneurial intent of women, who have never been studied under this model. Keywords: Theory of planned behavior, Opportunity identification, Role identity, Family support, Female entrepreneurship, Pakistan.
Short Communication: Variation of panicle branching structure of new high yielding and local rice varieties from farmer’s field
Authors: HASTINI TRI , HARYATI YATI , NOVIANA IRMA , NURBAETI BEBET , PERDHANA FYANNITA , KURNIA KURNIA , SARI RATNA , ROHAENI WAGE RATNA , SUSANTO UNTUNG
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Hastini T, Haryati Y, Noviana I, Nurbaeti B, Perdhana F, Kurnia, Sari R, Rohaeni WR, Susanto U. 2022. Short Communication: Variation of panicle branching structure of new high yielding and local rice varieties from farmer’s field. Biodiversitas 23: 1337-1345. The number of grains per panicle is one of the important factors determining the yields in rice. This study aimed to capture the panicle branching pattern of different rice varieties grown in different environments with various planting systems. The assessment was conducted in West Java during the planting season of 2020. The panicle of new high-yielding and local rice varieties was collected from 23 various rice-growing sites. The results revealed that the variance due to genotype, environment, and interaction between genotype and environment were significant for panicle branching trait. Two rice genotypes, such as Padjadjaran and Inpari 45 were stable and did not show any change when they were grown in the various environments with different agronomical practices. Whereas, Inpari 32, Cakrabuana, and Inpari IR Nutri Zinc showed different performances at different growing sites and planting systems. The characters of PL, NPB, NSB, PBL, NGPB, TLPB, TLSB, SbperPB, TNGSB and TFG showed positive and significant correlation with the number of total grains per panicle.
Potential of rhizobacterial consortium in increasing area and weight of mulberry leaves (Morus indica)
Authors: MUSTAKA ZULFITRIANY , PATANDJENGI BAHARUDDIN , ALAM GEMINI , MELINA MELINA
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Mustaka Z, Patandjengi B, Alam G, Melina. 2022. Potential of rhizobacterial consortium in increasing area and weight of mulberry leaves (Morus indica). Biodiversitas 23: 1369-1374. Rhizobacteria are a group of bacteria that live saprophytically in the rhizosphere area. Some of them can act as plant growth promoters and as biocontrol agents against diseases to increase crop yields. This study was conducted to find potential of the rhizobacteria consortium in various treatments to increase the area and weight of mulberry (Morus indica L.) leaves. Results showed that the rhizobacteria consortium formulation had a significant effect on increasing leaf area and weight. The percentage increase in leaf area in the treatment using the MKR15 rhizobacteria consortium was better at 39.28% (2,800 mm2) when compared to the control MK0t (1,700 mm2), and the percentage increase in MKR15 leaf weight (74.80 g) was 54.54% higher compared to control MK0t (34 g). With these results, it is clear that the rhizobacteria consortium as PGPR affects plant growth and nutrition in a very specific way involving bacterial components that induce plant responses. Molecules of PGPR can affect plants in complex mechanisms, sometimes affecting plant growth and nutrition, and resistance simultaneously.
Analysis of land cover changes due to forest fires in Gunung Leuser National Park, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia
Authors: THOHA ACHMAD SIDDIK , SARASWITA NABILLAH , SULISTIYONO NURDIN , WIRANATA DAVID , SIRAIT SRY MULYANI , INALDI RIVANDA
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Thoha AS, Saraswita N, Sulistiyono N, Wiranata D, Sirait SM, Inaldi R. 2022. Analysis of land cover changes due to forest fires in Gunung Leuser National Park, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 23: 1420-1426. Forest and land fires occur almost every year with significant impacts and losses on the environment and various sectors including conservation areas. Gunung Leuser National Park (GLNP) is a conservation area in danger of losing its forest cover due to slash-and-burn land clearing. This study aimed to analyze land cover changes due to forest and land fires in GLNP of North Sumatera Province. Data of hotspots, satellite images, land cover maps, and field verification were used to see the transition of land cover changes before and after forest and land fires. Temporal and spatial analyses were carried out to see the trend of these changes. Field surveys were also conducted to verify hotspots as locations for forest fires, burned land, and human activities causing the fires. This study found that 2010 had the highest hotspots reported from 2001 to 2019. There were indications of a fairly massive forest fire in 2010, as evidenced by the identification of burned land on satellite images. The burned land was near the outer boundary of the GLNP area and expanded into the area in the following period. Before 2010, the area of the non-forest cover was not too large. After 2010, there was an increase in non-forest land cover, presumably due to increased access to enter the area after the forest was cleared after the fire. During almost 20 years, the primary dryland forest in the study area remained only 6% of the initial area. At least more than 200 ha of forest area is reduced in the study area every year. The burned lands in the following years tended to become plantation land. Plantation land cover increased by around 90% during 2000-2019 in the research sites. This study expects that GLNP management and various parties need to prevent the expansion of forest clearing because the strategic role of GLNP as a world heritage is currently in danger.
Molecular identification of cellulase-producing thermophilic fungi isolated from Sungai Pinang hot spring, Riau Province, Indonesia
Authors: SARYONO SARYONO , NOVIANTY RIRYN , SURAYA NABELLA , PISKA FINNA , DEVI SILVERA , PRATIWI NOVA WAHYU , ARDHI AULIA
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Saryono, Novianty R, Suraya N, Piska F, Devi S, Pratiwi NW, Ardhi A. 2022. Molecular identification of cellulase-producing thermophilic fungi isolated from Sungai Pinang hot spring, Riau Province, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 23: 1457-1465. Thermostable cellulolytic enzymes have become a subject of interest in industrial processes due to their ability to degrade cellulosic polysaccharides at elevated temperatures produced by microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria. In the present study, cellulase-producing thermophilic fungi were isolated and identified from Sungai Pinang hot spring, Riau Province, Indonesia. Morphological identification was carried out by macroscopic and microscopic observations. The ability of the thermophilic fungi to produce cellulase was determined using the clear zone test on carboxymethyl cellulose medium with a congo red staining. Isolate with the highest activity was identified molecularly using universal primers ITS1F and ITS4R. The results showed 19 isolates were morphologically identified as Aspergillus sp. and Penicillium sp. Based on qualitative testing, 3 of the19 isolates showed cellulase activity. The isolate performing the most considerable cellulase was LBKURCC293, which was identified as Aspergillus fumigatus with a cellulase activity of 2.6 x 10-2 IU/mL and a specific cellulase activity 8.0 x 10-3 IU/mg protein after 96 days of incubation.
Estimation of genetic parameters and heterosis through line × tester crosses of national sorghum varieties and local Indonesian cultivars
Authors: Rachman Fathur , TRIKOESOEMANINGTYAS TRIKOESOEMANINGTYAS , WIRNAS DESTA , REFLINUR REFLINUR
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Rachman F, Trikoesoemaningtyas, Wirnas D, Reflinur. 2022. Estimation of genetic parameters and heterosis through line × tester crosses of national sorghum varieties and local Indonesian cultivars. Biodiversitas 23: 1588-1597. Diverse gene sources possessed by local sorghum cultivars are potentially useful for superior varieties development. This study aimed to determine the genetic parameters and heterosis of sorghum lines derived from national varieties and local cultivars crosses. A total of eight F1 hybrids derived from line × tester mating design with four lines (PI-150-20A, Soraya 3 IPB, Kawali, Bioguma 1 Agritan) and two testers (Pulut 3 and Pulut 5) were used in the present study. This experiment was arranged in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. Results showed that several agronomical important traits, such as plant height, leaf number, days to flowering, days to harvesting, panicle length, panicle diameter, and 1000-grain weight were significantly affected by additive gene action, while others by non-additive gene action. Based on field observation, three out of six parental lines showed the best performance of grain yields traits. Of these, Soraya 3 IPB × Pulut 5 and Bioguma 1 Agritan × Pulut 5 crosses were the best cross combination showing high values for both combining ability and heterosis parameters. These findings would help breeders to determine the selection methods for desirable traits and cross combinations to develop a new variety with high yield performance.
Agroforestry for biodiversity and climate change mitigation in Batutegi Protection Forest, Lampung, Indonesia
Authors: HERYANDI HERYANDI , QURNIATI ROMMY , DARMAWAN ARIEF , YULIASARI VITA
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Heryandi, Qurniati R, Darmawan A, Yuliasari V. 2022. Agroforestry for biodiversity and climate change mitigation in Batutegi Protection Forest, Lampung, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 23: 1611-1620. The conversion of protected forests into farm areas decreases biodiversity and increases greenhouse gases. Planting trees using agroforestry patterns desire to overcome these problems. This study aimed to identify plant composition, biodiversity, and calculated carbon stock values to recommend a better agroforestry development. The data collection was carried out in June 2021 from four farmer group associations at Batutegi Protection Forest Management Unit, namely Mahardika, Sinar Harapan, Hijau Makmur, and Cempaka. The agroforestry pattern applied in four Gapoktans is agrisilviculture, with a combination of crops, plantation, and forest trees. The dominant plant species are coffee, pepper, rubber, and bananas. Based on the Importance Value Index, coffee becomes the dominant crop in Hijau Makmur, Mahardika, and Sinar Harapan, while rubber is the dominant crop in Cempaka. The agroforestry pattern applied by respondents has a higher carbon stock value than the average carbon stock of coffee-based agroforestry in Indonesia, but the diversity index value is lower. Improving biodiversity is necessary to optimize growing space in farmer land through species enrichment under existing land and plant conditions.
Demographic and health status of captive elephants around Chitwan National Park, Nepal
Authors: GAUTUM SANDEEPA , KOJU NARAYAN PRASAD
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Gautum S, Koju NP. 2022. Demographic and health status of captive elephants around Chitwan National Park, Nepal. Biodiversitas 23: 1621-1627. Elephants have been captive from ancient times. As a keystone species, it requires proper care and management to sustain its viable population in the wild as well as a captive. However, there is a lack of study on captive elephants in Nepal. This study aimed to explore the status of captive elephants in Sauraha, Chitwan National Park, the top tourist destination of Nepal. Field survey, Key-Informant Interview (KII), and questionnaire survey were carried out for the primary source of data collection. During which, 78 mahouts were interviewed. The study revealed 97 (16 males and 81 females) captive elephants in Sauraha during the study period. Among them, 17 were born by captive mothers. The distance traveled by an elephant has recorded 16 km for minimum and 84 km in maximum per day and carries the average weight of 450 kg. Captive elephants belonging to the private company (N=60) were used only in tourism, while captive elephants from National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) and Governments were used in patrolling and transportation. The most common disease in captive elephants is tuberculosis (27%). Similarly, parasitic infections, diseases like foot problems, and colic were also recorded. An effective policy and plan are urgently required to conserve this endangered umbrella species in captivity.
Extraction and characterization of sodium alginate from three brown algae collected from Sanur Coastal Waters, Bali as biopolymer agent
Authors: PERMATASARI ANAK AGUNG AYU PUTRI , ROSIANA I WAYAN , WIRADANA PUTU ANGGA , LESTARI MIA DWI , WIDIASTUTI NI KOMANG , KURNIAWAN SETYO BUDI , WIDHIANTARA I GEDE
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Permatasari AAAP, Rosiana IW, Wiradana PA, Lestari MD, Widiastuti NK, Kurniawan SB, Widhiantara IG. 2022. Extraction and characterization of sodium alginate from three brown algae collected from Sanur Coastal Waters, Bali as biopolymer agent. Biodiversitas 23: 1655-1663. Sodium alginate extracted algae are gaining attention as alternative biopolymer materials. This research aimed to extract and characterize the natrium alginate from three brown algae obtained from Sanur Beach, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. Alginate extraction was carried out using acid hydrolysis by Na2CO3 with further purification using isopropyl alcohol. Physicochemical characterization was carried out using FT-IR. The results showed that Sargassum aquifolium and Turbinaria ornata had higher yields (%) than Padina australis (P<0.05). There was no significant difference (P>0.05) in water content, protein content, fat content and pH of the three brown algae. Overall, these three types of brown algae have values ??that are close to the sodium alginate standard set by the Food Chemical Codex (FCC), except for the results of Padina australis in the yield parameter. The functional group Na which is characteristic of sodium alginate is present in all alginate isomers, but there are some functional groups that are still not available in the extraction process in this study based on FT-IR analysis. These findings indicate that sodium alginate extracts from various types of brown algae have specific characteristics as defined by the Food Chemical Codex (FCC) and show great potential to be used as biopolymer materials, especially in the biomedical field.
For a reparatory social science
Authors: Bhambra Gurminder K.
Published: June 2022

The continuing coronavirus pandemic has combined with other global crises to highlight some of the fundamental challenges of inequality that currently face us. They are global both in their current configuration and their historical constitution. Similarly, any solutions to the challenges represented will be global. The continuing relevance of the social sciences will rest on their ability adequately to conceptualise the global processes involved. It is only by acknowledging the significance of the ‘colonial global’ that it will be possible to understand and address the necessarily postcolonial present that is the context for issues of inequality in the present. This article argues for the need to consider our colonial past as the basis for thinking about contemporary configurations of the global. This is followed by an address of the implications of these arguments for how we understand citizenship and belonging in the present. What is needed is a ‘reparatory social science’ committed to undoing the inadequacies that have become lodged in our disciplines and working towards a project of repair and transformation for a world that works for all of us.
Human migration in a new era of mobility: intersectional and transnational approaches
Authors: Mountz Alison , Mohan Shiva S.
Published: June 2022

This review article posits human migration as one of the most pressing social challenges of our time. We argue that challenges associated with migration and displacement will persist if their governance continues in piecemeal, performative and nationalist fashion, with the privileging of resource investment in national border fortification over addressing the root causes of migration and displacement. Advocating for intersectional and transnational approaches, we review some of the important, interdisciplinary dimensions of migration as a phenomenon that touches on every facet of human life. We then discuss how different groups of people on the move struggle with structural barriers to migration, as they attempt to access and then settle into new communities, and the challenges to inclusion and integration encountered in so-called host societies. Topics of discussion include borders and geographical divides, gender, sexuality, race, class, labour, displacement, rights, access and climate-induced migration.
Simultaneous measurement of 5DOF spindle error motions in CNC machine tools
Authors: Jia Peizhi , Li Peng , Zheng Fajia , Feng Qibo , Zhang Bin
Published: June 2022

We present a method for the simultaneous measurement of 5 degree-of-freedom (DOF) spindle error motions in computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools and develop a measurement system. The measurement system uses polarization-maintaining fiber coupled with a dual-frequency laser as the light source. The axial error motion of the spindle is measured by heterodyne interferometry, and other 4DOF error motions are obtained by collimation measurement. Based on the measurement system, a comprehensive measurement model of spindle error motion was established. The influence of system error on the measurement accuracy of the spindle tilt error motion and radial error motion was analyzed. According to the measurement model, a corresponding data-processing method is proposed, which removes some systematic errors. A series of experiments was conducted to verify the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed measurement system and the corresponding measurement model.
Demonstration of polarization-insensitive optical filters on silicon photonics platform
Authors: Ye Kailin , Xu Tianqi , Zhong Qize , Dong Yuan , Zheng Shaonan , Xu Zhengji , Hu Ting
Published: June 2022

We experimentally demonstrate a polarization-insensitive optical filter (PIOF) using polarization rotator-splitters (PRSs) and microring resonators (MRRs) on the silicon-on-insulator (SOI) platform with complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) compatible fabrication process. The PRS consists of a tapered-rib waveguide and an asymmetrical directional coupler (ADC), which realize the polarization rotation and splitting, to ensure the connected MRRs-based optical filter operating at one desired polarization when light with different polarizations are launched into the device. The measured results show that the optical transmission spectra of the device are identical for TE and TM polarization input. The box-like filtering spectra are also achieved with a 3-dB bandwidth of ∼0.15 nm and a high extinction ratio (ER) over 30 dB.
Displacements of a spatially limited light beam in the slant path of oceanic turbulence
Authors: Li Ye , Li Baolong , Jiang Haolin
Published: June 2022

The new oceanic power spectrum of refractive-index of optical turbulent fluctuations in slant path is developed by oceanic temperature structure parameters with depth under weak wind and strong wind conditions. Based on the proposed oceanic power spectrum in slant channel, the analytical expression of the displacement variance of Gaussian beam propagation in slant oceanic turbulent channel is derived. Then the influence of oceanic turbulent parameters in slant path on the beam displacement is investigated. It’s shown that oceanic turbulence in slant path with small inner scale, low ratio of temperature and salinity contributions, large tidal velocity and wind speed leads to small beam displacement. For a sufficiently large receiver radius, Gaussian beam with large initial beam radius propagating at large zenith angle can cause small beam displacement in slant path of oceanic turbulence.
Flexible trajectory control of Bessel beams with pure phase modulation
Authors: Li Yanke , Qi Shuxia , Xie Yuqing , Liu Sheng , Li Peng , Wei Bingyan , Zhao Jianlin
Published: June 2022

Spatial phase modulation has become an important method for the design of new self-accelerating light beams. Based on the transverse-longitudinal mapping of Bessel beam, we propose a method of pure phase modulation to directly convert a zero-order Bessel beam into a self-accelerating beam, of which the propagation trajectories can be flexibly predesigned. We experimentally demonstrate three typical types of curves that the modulated Bessel beam propagates along, and the parabolic, spiral, and teleporting self-accelarating beams are realized. The experimental results match the expected trajectory well. This method is simple to operate, and imposes fewer restrictions on the beam trajectory.
Ecosystem-based adaptation for increased agricultural productivity by smallholder farmers in Nepal
Authors: Bhusal Kiran , Udas Erica , Bhatta Laxmi Dutt
Published: June 2022

The impacts of climate change are evident in the agriculture sector globally. These impacts are more severe and pronounced in a mountainous country like Nepal due to the high reliance on agro-economy and subsistence-based livelihoods by smallholder farmers that increase vulnerability and risks. Several ecosystem-based adaptation measures have proved to build the adaptive capacity of both agro-ecosystems and smallholder farmers by offering simple and affordable technologies however, these are yet to be prioritized by policy and programs for scaling. In this paper, we provide science-based evidence to traditionally used practices, such as jholmal (locally prepared bio-fertilizer and pesticides) and straw mulching by comparing their efficacy in terms of yield and reduction in disease pest infestation. The study was conducted in Kavre district of Nepal during 2017 and 2018 using participatory on-farm field trials for jholmal and straw mulching designed separately with Randomized Complete Block Design for selected vegetable crops like bitter gourd and tomato. The application of jholmal showed significant increase in bitter gourd yield both at the foothill and hilltop sites compared to the farmer’s business usual practice (in 2017 and 2018, bitter gourd yield increased by 30.5% and 31.1% in foothill, while 26.6% and 28.7% in hilltops respectively). Further, a significant reduction on fruit infestation was observed in jholmal treated plots. Similarly, there was increase in tomato yield when straw mulch was used compared to the non-mulched trials (in 2017 and 2018, tomato yield increased by 16.5% and 20.3% respectively). These findings suggest that traditionally used practices have scientific basis and offer simple, affordable and climate friendly practices to improve the health of agro-ecosystem while supporting smallholder farmers to adapt to adverse impacts of climate change and build socio-ecological resilience. These practices can be also customized depending on the local context for wider adoption and scaling across Nepal and elsewhere as ecosystem-based adaptation measures for smallholder farmers.
Environmental ranges discriminating between macrophytes groups in European rivers
Authors: Kaijser Willem , Birk Sebastian , Hering Daniel
Published: June 2022

Riverine macrophytes form distinct species groups. Their occurrence is determined by environmental gradients, e.g. in terms of physico-chemistry and hydromorphology. However, the ranges of environmental variables discriminating between species groups (“discriminatory ranges”) have rarely been quantified and mainly been based on expert judgement, thus limiting options for predicting and assessing ecosystem characteristics. We used a pan-European dataset of riverine macrophyte surveys obtained from 22 countries including data on total phosphorus, nitrate, alkalinity, flow velocity, depth, width and substrate type. Four macrophyte species groups were identified by cluster analysis based on species’ co-occurrences. These comprised Group 1) mosses, such as Amblystegium fluviatile and Fontinalis antipyretica, Group 2) shorter and pioneer species such as Callitriche spp., Group 3) emergent and floating species such as Sagittaria sagittifolia and Lemna spp., and Group 4) eutraphent species such as Myriophyllum spicatum and Stuckenia pectinata. With Random Forest models, the ranges of environmental variables discriminating between these groups were estimated as follows: 100–150 μg L-1 total phosphorus, 0.5–20 mg L-1 nitrate, 1–2 meq L-1 alkalinity, 0.05–0.70 m s-1 flow velocity, 0.3–1.0 m depth and 20–80 m width. Mosses were strongly related to coarse substrate, while vascular plants were related to finer sediment. The four macrophyte groups and the discriminatory ranges of environmental variables fit well with those described in literature, but have now for the first time been quantitatively approximated with a large dataset, suggesting generalizable patterns applicable at regional and local scales.
Cost-effectiveness analysis of bundled innovative devices versus standard approach in the prevention of unscheduled peripheral venous catheters removal due to complications in France
Authors: Maunoury Franck , Drugeon Bertrand , Boisson Matthieu , Marjanovic Nicolas , Couvreur Raphael , Mimoz Olivier , Guenezan Jeremy ,   on behalf of the CLEAN-3 Study
Published: June 2022

The objective of the study was to perform a cost-effectiveness analysis of bundled devices (BDs) versus standard devices (SDs) for the prevention of unscheduled peripheral venous catheter (PVC) removal due to complication from a French investigator-initiated, open-label, single center, randomized-controlled, two-by-two factorial trial (CLEAN-3 study). A 14-day time non homogeneous semi-markovian model was performed to be fitted to longitudinal individual patient data from CLEAN-3 database. This model includes five health states and eight transitional events; a base case scenario, two scenario analyses and bootstrap sensitivity analyses were performed. The cost-effectiveness criterion was the cost per patient with unscheduled PVC removal avoided. 989 adult (age≥18 years) patients were analyzed to compare the BDs group (494 patients), and the SDs group (495 patients). The assessed intervention was a combination of closed integrated catheters, positive displacement needleless-connectors, disinfecting caps, and single-use prefilled flush syringes compared with the use of open catheters and three-way stopcocks for treatment administration. For the base case scenario, an unscheduled 1st PVC removal before discharge was significantly more frequent in the SDs group (235 patients (47.5%) in the SDs group and 172 patients (34.8%) in the BDs group, p = 0.00006). After adjustment for 1st catheter time, the number of patients with unscheduled PVC removal per day was of 16 (95%CI: 15; 18) patients (out of 100) in the BDs group and of 26 (95%CI: 24; 28) patients (out of 100) in the SDs group. The mean cost per patient (adjusted on catheter-time) was of €144 (95%CI: €135-€154) for patients in the SDs group versus €102 (95%CI: €95-€109) for patients in the BDs group; the mean saving per patient was of €42 (95%CI: €32-€54). As a consequence, the assessed BDs strategy was less costly and more effective than the SDs strategy.

Trail registration: CLEAN-3 study is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03757143.
Socio-economic and cultural determinants of mothers and fathers for low birth weight newborns in the region of Marrakech (Morocco): A case-control study
Authors: Elaabsi Mohamed , Loukid Mohamed , Lamtali Saloua
Published: June 2022

Background

Low birth weight (LBW) is defined as a birth weight less than 2500 g. It is an important predictor of early neonatal mortality, morbidity, and long-term health outcomes. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for low birth weight in Marrakech Morocco.

Methods

A retrospective based case-control study was conducted from July 2018 to July 2019. 462 mother infant pairs (231 low birth weight babies as cases and 231 normal birth weights as controls) were included in the study. Data were collected through face to face interview using a structured and pretested questionnaire. The collected data were managed with Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20. Bivariate and multivariate binary logistic regression were used to identify factors associated with low birth weight at p-value < 0.05 with their respective odds ratios and 95% confidence interval.

Results

The univariate analysis revealed the effect of the following determinants on the LBW: rural residence, father’s age, father’s professional activity, consanguinity, family type, mother’s low educational level, and mother’s intense physical activity. After the multivariate analysis, the risk factors identified were: rural residence (P = 0.017), father’s professional activity (temporarily working) (P = 0.000), absence of the consanguinity link (P = 0.016), and mother’s intense physical activity (P = 0.014).

Conclusion

Results show father’s professional activity (temporarily working), rural residence, absence of the consanguinity link and mother’s intense physical activity are independent predictors of low birth weight. The current findings add substantially to the growing literature on the influence of parent’s socio-demographic and cultural factors on LBW in resource-constrained settings and provide empirical data for public health interventions to reduce low birth weight.
Sex, race and Romanticism: The meta-vampire in emo fandom
Authors: Fathallah Judith
Published: June 2022

The genealogy stretching from Romanticism to the tortured poets of the emotional hardcore music scene is by now well established. Emotional hardcore, or emo, is invested in the construction of the usually White male artist, a sensitive and creative being subject to a great deal of suffering – as a result both of his artistic nature and of the external forces aligned against him. The European Romantics invented the concept of artist as cultural icon – Lord Byron is often considered Britain’s first celebrity. He was also, not coincidentally, Britain’s first literary vampire. This article utilizes a discursive analysis based in open coding to consider emo fandom’s obsession with the figure of the vampire, especially what emo fans – who are mostly girls – have done with it in fanfic. Considering the gendered genealogy of the vampire, and the problematic gender politics of the emo scene, I explore how the constraints and opportunities of these discursive structures influence the ways emo fans imagine vampires, who appear so often in their writing. Picking out key themes of sex, race and the ethics of the vampire inherited from both emo fandom and vampire literature generally, I argue that the selected sample demonstrates a transformative impulse towards race and sex, which is ultimately still contained by the overarching discursive structures within which artists operate.
Indagación genealógica sobre el origen canario de la familia paterna de Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz/Juana Inés de Asuaje y rastreo lingüístico de su habla con seseo
Authors: Schmidhuber Guillermo , Peña Doria Olga Martha
Published: June 2022

Los autores del presente artículo han descubierto más de sesenta documentos sobre las familias que fueron ancestros de sor Juana Inés de la Cruz: Asuaje, Ramírez de Vargas, Majuelo y Lezcano; se presentan pruebas de que provenían de las Islas Canarias. Se incluye la imagen del Permiso de Paso del que fue padre de Juana Inés, Pedro de Asuaje, quien llegó a América siendo niño. Se incluyen consideraciones sobre el habla de sor Juana de carácter americano, su «seseo». Se presentan tres árboles genealógicos: patrilineal, matrilineal y uno que prueba que tuvo una tatarabuela del lado paterno de origen judío.
Marcos Cortés Guadarrama (ed.). Fray Agustín Farfán. Tratado breve de medicina y de todas las enfermedades. Madrid-Frankfurt: Iberoamericana-Vervuert. Colección El Paraíso en el Nuevo Mundo, 2020
Authors: Martínez Hernández Gerardo
Published: June 2022

Reseña de Gerardo Martínez sobre Tratado breve de medicina y de todas las enfermedades. Fray Agustín Farfán (Iberoamericana, 2020) de Marcos Cortés Guadarrama (ed.). 504 p. ISBN: 978-84-9192-114-1.
Sergio Fernández Moreno; Pedro Mármol Ávila y Yónatan Pereira Melo (coord.). Aproximaciones al nacionalismo en las literaturas hispánicas. Madrid: Philobiblion Asociación de Jóvenes Hispanistas, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 2020. (Volumen anejo a Philobiblion: revista de literaturas hispánicas)
Authors: De la Torre Cantalapiedra Noelia
Published: June 2022

Reseña de Noelia de la Torre sobre Aproximaciones al nacionalismo en las literaturashispánicas (Itsumustuan Editores, 2020) de Sergio Fernández Moreno, Pedro MármolÁvila y Yónatan Pereira Melo (coords.). 239 p. ISBN: 978-84-122442-0-5.
Un estudio de las necesidades de formación del profesorado en las prácticas basadas en evidencias científicas en el ámbito del alumnado con trastorno del espectro del autismo
Authors: Larraceleta-González Aitor , Castejón-Fernández Luis , Iglesias-García María-Teresa , Núñez-Pérez José Carlos
Published: June 2022

La presencia de alumnado con Trastorno del Espectro del Autismo (TEA) ha aumentado considerablemente en las aulas. El propósito del estudio fue investigar la familiaridad, el uso y las necesidades formativas del profesorado de Audición y Lenguaje (AL) y Pedagogía Terapéutica (PT), a partir de sus percepciones sobre las prácticasbasadas en la evidencia (PBE) dirigidas a este alumnado. Se realizó un estudio de encuesta, mediante un cuestionario en línea del que se seleccionaron 116 respuestas. El análisis de datos se realizó desde un enfoque cuantitativo mediante estadística descriptiva, análisis inferencial y correlacional. Los resultados muestran la necesidad de formación percibida con respecto a estas prácticas; una familiaridad y uso inferior a lo indicado en estudios internacionales similares; y la identificación de las variables para el diseño de futuros planes formativos. Como conclusiones cabe señalar la necesidad de mejora de la formación inicial y permanente en estas prácticas, así como de ampliar su familiaridad para promover el posterior uso. Los planes formativos deberían dirigirse al profesorado que ha trabajado con menor número de alumnado con TEA, no ha recibido formación específica, con una percepción baja de competencia en la intervención y de que su práctica no se basa en la evidencia.
Coping with the COVID-19 pandemic: Strategies employed by different sociodemographic groups and their role on quality of life
Authors: Morgado Alice Murteira , Cruz Joana , Peixoto Maria Manuela
Published: June 2022

The ways people cope with stressful and crisis-inducing episodes, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have implications for quality of life. The current study aimed to analyse how coping strategies used by individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic varied according to sociodemographic characteristics. It also aimed to analyse how such strategies influence quality of life. Through an online survey, 505 adults living in Portugal reported on their sociodemographic characteristics, coping strategies, and perceptions of quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic period. A sociodemographic questionnaire and the Portuguese versions of the Brief COPE and WHOQOL-BREF were used to assess the variables of interest.The main results suggest that middle-aged and more educated individuals, who were exposed to more risks at work, used more effective coping strategies. Men used more self-blaming coping strategies while women used more emotional support, religion, distraction, self-distraction, and behavioural withdrawal. Active coping was the strongest predictor of physical, psychological, and social domains of quality of life.Further studies are needed to examine the growth trajectory after the mitigation phase and the coping strategies used to promote mental health. Overall, advocating for active coping with current challenges promotes positive perceptions of quality of life amid the pandemic COVID-19.
Psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of Clinical Perfectionism Questionnaire after rewording negatively keyed items
Authors: Rocha Luiz Fellipe Dias da , Hernandez José Augusto Evangelho , Falcone Eliane Mary de Oliveira
Published: June 2022

The present study aims to verify the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of Clinical Perfectionism Questionnaire after rewording negatively keyed items into positive (CPQ+). It was used a convenience sample of 168 Brazilian university students (M=25.37, SD=7.40), being 76.8% women. After rewording the negatively keyed items into positive, the CPQ+ was applied. The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales – Short Form (DASS-21) were also applied. The Corrected Item-Total Correlation values of CPQ+ items were close to or higher than the cutoff point. After exclusion of item 8, due to crossloading, and correlation between errors of items 3 and 10, the correlated two-factor model presented the best fit of latent structure to CPQ+, through Confirmatory Factor Analysis. The Perfectionistic Concerns dimension of CPQ+ was greater related to global score of DASS-21 in comparison to the Perfectionistic Striving dimension, indicating good validity regarding other variables. In summary, results recommend the use of CPQ+ presented in this study, it is, a version with 11 positive items.
Mujeres expatriadas en Arabia Saudita
Authors: Akl Moanack Paola María , Docal Millán María del Carmen , Joya Rozo Mayra Alejandra , Fernández Moreno Mary Luz
Published: June 2022

La expatriación de latinos como una de las modalidades de migración ha impactado a las mujeres y sus dinámicas familiares. Objetivo: profundizar, desde las voces de las mujeres, en las transformaciones en las relaciones familiares y los roles de género durante la migración e integración al contexto sociocultural. Metodología: estudio descriptivo, mixto, transversal, mediante cuestionario y entrevista. Muestra por conveniencia, técnica bola de nieve con 103 mujeres latinas expatriadas en Arabia Saudita. Resultados: reportan cambios en los roles en el interior de la familia, asimetría en las relaciones de género y dificultad en la asimilación de la cultura islámica. Conclusiones: el proceso migratorio genera desafíos de adaptación y oportunidades que promueven el desarrollo personal y la calidad de vida familiar.
Creating an Interactive Dashboard to Support Middle School Teachers’ Implementation of a Technology-Supported Problem-Based Learning Program
Authors: Liu Min , Li Chenglu , Pan Zilong
Published: June 2022

In this design case, we describe our experience of designing and creating a teacher’s dashboard as an accompanying tool to support sixth-grade teachers who implement a technology-supported problem-based learning program on sixth-grade space science in their classrooms. We describe in detail the background of this design case, our motivation to create this teacher’s dashboard, and our iterative design process over a period of five years. Our design process consists of three phases from the idea generation phase to both low- and high-fidelity versions of the prototyping phase to three iterations of the implementation phase. We present our rationales for making various design decisions over the process and our reflections on this design experience including the challenges we have encountered.
Designing an Online Student Center
Authors: Fiock Holly
Published: June 2022

This design case focuses on the design, development, and management of an online student center. In order to bridge and build community among a population of master’s students in an online program, an online student center was developed to become a one-stop-shop. This center houses vital program information and helps to foster relationships among online users. This case will dig deeper into the process one university took to design and develop this center, give an overview of information provided to students, and discuss the maintenance of running the center to best support their learners. Insights and reflection on the design process and next steps will be described and discussed. Finally by detailing the process, the author hopes that readers will gain a better understanding of building community among learners in a fullly online program.
Driven to Abstraction: A Design Case
Authors: Shifflett Jim , Herman Kristin , Hines Lisa , Nikiema Jacqueline
Published: June 2022

This design case documents the development of a new online training program to teach circuit court interns in Wise County, Virginia, how to createsmart land records, or land record abstracts stored on a blockchain. The authors f irst describe the instructional context behind land record abstraction and the clients’ original specifications for the curriculum. The authors then detail their empathic design approach, design decisions based on clients’ feedback, and reflections-in-action at key points in the course’s development. Major design decisions included the composition of a frame narrative to link the course modules, the reordering of the curriculum to mitigate the significant cognitive load in the training’s content, and the use of both vertical and horizontal development to maintain aesthetic consistency. This paper concludes with the rationale for the evaluation plan and the establishment of a “multigenerational” partnership between the clients and new graduate students in the Instructional Design & Technology program at Old Dominion University.