bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The influence of gender and smoking on hidradenitis suppurativa
Authors: Chu Chia-Bao , Li Wan-Lin , Lin Sheng-Hsiang , Hsu Chao-Kai , Yang Chao-Chun , Tsai Shaw-Jenq
Published: September 2021

Background:

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a severe dermatological disease that significantly reduces life quality. However, the etiology of this disease remains largely unknown.

Objectives:

We sought to identify the factors associated with clinical presentation and the severity of HS. The features of HS between genders and smokers/nonsmokers were compared.

Methods:

A single-center retrospective study of 161 patients with HS was conducted and analyzed.

Results:

The male-to-female ratio in HS was approximately 2:1 in Taiwan. The severity of HS was significantly associated with smoking (odds ratio 2.20, P = 0.018). HS in men more frequently occurred in the gluteal region. Nonsmokers in HS tended to have earlier onset age and axillary lesions. Smokers were prone to have exclusive gluteal involvement and negative family history of HS.

Conclusion:

Our data revealed smoking correlated with the severity of HS. Smoking status and gender influence the clinical characteristics in HS.
Studies on the antimicrobial activity of a locally isolated lactic acid bacterium and its application on fusarium solani-infected plants
Authors: Atwa Nagwa A. , El-Diwany Ahmed I. , Daba Ghoson M. , Elmaghraby Ibrahim M.K. , Elmaghraby Maissara M.K. , Amer Mai N. , Maany Dina A.
Published: September 2021

Background

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have proven a great inhibitory effect toward phytopathogenic bacteria and fungi, giving them the importance as natural biological control agents without hazards to the surrounding eco-system.

Objective

This study aims for the local isolation of a lactic acid bacterial strain active against different microorganisms especially phytopathogens.

Materials and methods

Of the 40 isolated bacterial strains, 36 were preliminarily characterized as LAB using both Gram staining and catalase test methods. Their antimicrobial activities were then tested against different bacterial and fungal strains. The most potent isolate was molecularly identified and tested, in vitro, on different pathogens, and then, in vivo, against infected Phaseolus vulgaris plants.

Results and conclusion

Results revealed that 17 isolates showed antimicrobial activities against Pectobacterium carotovorum and four of them were solely effective against Staphylococcus
aureus (inhibition zones of diameters ranging between 0.4 and 0.8 cm). However, only isolate 32 showed satisfactory antimicrobial activity (inhibition zones of ∼0.8 cm) against both of the two aforementioned test microorganisms. Moreover, isolate 32, molecularly identified as Enterococcus faecium, was also found to be active against Fusarium
solani phaseoli, a common phytopathogen fungus that affects many economically important crops. The addition of 1.5% (v/v) of the 24-h old fermentation broth of this isolate, in vitro, resulted in a shrinking percent of the fungus growth of more than 51% and gave very promising results when applied in the field experiment. Therefore, the use of the selected LAB culture broth as a bioagent to control some plant pathogens, as well as a plant growth stimulator, could be a promising approach to reduce the economic losses in agricultural crops.
Perception regarding selection and use of skincare products and the impact of advertisement
Authors: Mangal Sudipto , Ray Moumita , Saha Sakshar , Paul Shubham , Maji Himangshu S.
Published: September 2021

In the present scenario in the market, an enormous growth of beauty products have become one of the leading industries in the world and the consumption and using of cosmetic products is increasing rapidly at an alarming rate. The survey mainly focused to understand the knowledge and perception of the commoners’ regarding the perception of using skincare products that also emphasize some important aspects related to the promotion of misleading health claims and magical cures and adverse reaction of skincare products among the Indian population. A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to May, 2020, and 200 participants responded in this online-based survey and data were collected using a predesigned questionnaire. The present studies showed that 61% of the common people use the skincare products daily and were average spenders on beauty products. The majority (81.5%) selected the product quality as the most important factor. Television and social media were indicated as the main influencing sources; however, only 20% responders reported adverse cosmetics events related to randomly purchased skincare products. This survey data contribute an idea regarding the perception and knowledge of the common people toward cosmetics and cosmetic advertisements so that awareness about rational cosmetics utilization practices can minimize adverse events.
Efficacy of Cyperus rotundus extract against cryptosporidiosis and toxoplasmosis in murine infections
Authors: Fahmy Azza M. , Alshenawy Amal M. , El-Wakil Eman A. , Hegab Amany M.
Published: September 2021

Background

Apicomplexa is a phylum of single-celled, obligate intracellular protozoan parasites that are among the most common morbidity-causing diseases worldwide. This phylum contains a variety of intestinal protozoa of medicinal and veterinary interest, such as Cryptosporidium and Toxoplasma. These parasites can be acquired orally, before infecting or infiltrating the intestinal epithelium. Nitazoxanide (NTZ) is the only FDA-approved medicinal therapy currently in use. The conventional pharmacological therapies for toxoplasmosis include pyrimethamine and sulfadiazine; nevertheless, they have major limitations. The use of medicinal plants for treatment and to reduce dependence on chemical drugs has become an important goal for therapeutic research.

Objective

Intending to develop alternative therapeutic options to address these health problems, we examined the efficacy of an ethanol extract of Cyperus rotundus, which has been demonstrated to have antiparasitic and hepatoprotective effects against Cryptosporidium and Toxoplasma in mice, with the goal of developing alternative therapeutic options to treat these health problems.

Materials and methods

A total sample of 72 male mice was used for the experiment, the animals were separated into two groups of 36 mice each: the first group was used to examine the activity of ethanol extract of C. rotundus against Cryptosporidium, and the second group was used to examine its activity against Toxoplasma. Each experimental model was divided into six subgroups of six mice each: the first group was noninfected nontreated, the second infected nontreated, third infected and treated with the standard drug, fourth and fifth infected and treated with C. rotundus at 250 and 500 mg/kg body weight, respectively, and the sixth infected and received a combination of half doses of both drugs [C. rotundus (250 mg/kg/day) and half dose of the standard drug (NTZ or Spiramycin)]. The parasitological parameters and reduced glutathione, super oxide dismutase, and malondialdehyde levels in the liver homogenates were used to determine the infections and medication impacts.

Results and conclusion

The results showed a promising finding that ethanol Egyptian herbal extract of C. rotundus and its combination with the standard drugs NTZ and Spiramycin have a promising antiparasitic and hepatoprotective activity against murine cryptosporidiosis and toxoplasmosis, respectively. The combined therapies resulted in the highest effectiveness of standard medications.
Anderson localization for a generalized Maryland model with potentials given by skew shifts
Authors: Shi Jia , Yuan Xiaoping
Published: September 2021

In this paper, we proved Anderson localization for the following long-range operator

H=\tan\pi\Big(x_0+my_0+\frac{m(m-1)}{2}\omega\Big) \delta_{mn}+\epsilon S_\phi,

which generalized the Maryland model to potentials given by skew shifts.
Case Report: A Human Case of Onchocerca lupi Mimicking Nodular Scleritis
Authors: Hasanreisoglu Murat , Halim Muhammad Sohail , Latrofa Maria Stefania , Mendoza-Roldan Jairo Alfonso , Ogut Betull , Yilmaz Mervenur , Tefon Aribas Atike Burcin , Caglar Kayhan , Gonul Ipek Isik , Dogruman-Al Funda , Nguyen Quan Dong , Otranto Domenico
Published: September 2021

We report a case of human ocular onchocerciasis by zoonotic Onchocerca lupi presenting as nodular scleritis. Molecular analyses were used to confirm diagnosis at species level. In addition to few existing reports of human infection by O. lupi in Turkey, this case further suggests that the pathogen might be more common than previously reported, thus requiring further attention and investigations.
Separation for dot-depth two
Authors: Place Thomas , Zeitoun Marc
Published: September 2021

The dot-depth hierarchy of Brzozowski and Cohen classifies the star-free
languages of finite words. By a theorem of McNaughton and Papert, these are
also the first-order definable languages. The dot-depth rose to prominence
following the work of Thomas, who proved an exact correspondence with the
quantifier alternation hierarchy of first-order logic: each level in the
dot-depth hierarchy consists of all languages that can be defined with a
prescribed number of quantifier blocks. One of the most famous open problems in
automata theory is to settle whether the membership problem is decidable for
each level: is it possible to decide whether an input regular language belongs
to this level?
Despite a significant research effort, membership by itself has only been
solved for low levels. A recent breakthrough was achieved by replacing
membership with a more general problem: separation. Given two input languages,
one has to decide whether there exists a third language in the investigated
level containing the first language and disjoint from the second. The
motivation is that: (1) while more difficult, separation is more rewarding (2)
it provides a more convenient framework (3) all recent membership algorithms
are reductions to separation for lower levels.
We present a separation algorithm for dot-depth two. While this is our most
prominent application, our result is more general. We consider a family of
hierarchies that includes the dot-depth: concatenation hierarchies. They are
built via a generic construction process. One first chooses an initial class,
the basis, which is the lowest level in the hierarchy. Further levels are built
by applying generic operations. Our main theorem states that for any
concatenation hierarchy whose basis is finite, separation is decidable for
level one. In the special case of the dot-depth, this can be lifted to level
two using previously known results.
Modular coinduction up-to for higher-order languages via first-order transition systems
Authors: Madiot Jean-Marie , Pous Damien , Sangiorgi Davide
Published: September 2021

The bisimulation proof method can be enhanced by employing `bisimulations
up-to' techniques. A comprehensive theory of such enhancements has been
developed for first-order (i.e., CCS-like) labelled transition systems (LTSs)
and bisimilarity, based on abstract fixed-point theory and compatible
functions.
We transport this theory onto languages whose bisimilarity and LTS go beyond
those of first-order models. The approach consists in exhibiting fully abstract
translations of the more sophisticated LTSs and bisimilarities onto the
first-order ones. This allows us to reuse directly the large corpus of up-to
techniques that are available on first-order LTSs. The only ingredient that has
to be manually supplied is the compatibility of basic up-to techniques that are
specific to the new languages. We investigate the method on the pi-calculus,
the lambda-calculus, and a (call-by-value) lambda-calculus with references.
Transgender student experiences of online education during COVID-19 pandemic era in rural Eastern Cape area of South Africa: A descriptive phenomenological study
Authors: Mavhandu-Mudzusi Azwihangwisi Helen , Mudau Tshimangadzo Selina , Shandu Thulile Pearl , Ndou Nthomeni Dorah
Published: September 2021

COVID-19 affected education in many ways. As a response, various strategies were introduced to ensure students’ access to education, including online education. For most of the students, fulltime online education brought diverse challenges. This descriptive phenomenological study explored the experiences of transgender student regarding online education during the COVID-19 pandemic in Buffalo City Metro Municipality, South Africa. Data were collected by means of individual telephonic interviews with eight purposively selected transgender students using the snowballing technique. Data were thematically analysed using the interpretative phenomenological analysis framework for data analysis. The findings indicate that transgender students faced barriers in accessing online education, including (i) limited interaction, (ii) unconducive home environment because of stigmatisation, abuse and disruptions, and (iii) lack of access to the internet owing to the centralisation of internet access points, the unaffordability of data, unstable internet connections and an intermittent electricity supply. The findings further highlighted that transgender students face stigmatisation and abuse which hinder their learning. The situation is exacerbated by a lack of sources of income for transgender students, especially those who must make means for money to buy educational resources such as data for internet connection needed for online classes. Based on the findings, the researchers recommend continuous support for transgender students to ensure their continued engagement in online education, amidst the challenges they face. To this end, educational institutions should ensure that students have alternative means of accessing education so that those from diverse populations, settings and socioeconomic statuses are reached.
The Transformative Methodology: Expository Study of Teaching English as the Second Language Acquisition
Authors: Moloi Jacob Tshepang , Adegoriolu Emmanuel Tobi
Published: September 2021

The significance of language as a science in the educational sector has continued to play a critical role in terms of teaching and learning. However, due to inequalities exposed severely by the Covid-19 pandemic, the teaching of English as the second language acquisition to foreign speakers; is adversely affected. Therefore, the use of transformative methodology as the teaching strategy is explored to determine the most suitable methodology of teaching during the Covid-19 pandemic. The study utilizes Participatory Action Research as the approach to explore the efficacy of transformative methodology; this approach is embedded in the paradigmatic principles of constructivism as the lens of qualitative methodology.  Besides, the data is analysed using Critical Discourse Analysis post the generation of it using observations and semi-structured interviews (free attitudinal interviews). The paper demonstrates the prospects of using transformative methodology as the appropriate use of pedagogical strategy for English as the second language acquisition, it also suggests efficient but costly measures required to be implemented by the universities for the use of the transformative methodology.
Mobilidade assistida em ambientes fechados: infraestrutura híbrida de Beacons BLE e lâmpadas de LED inteligentes
Authors: Menegotto José Luis
Published: September 2021

O artigo apresenta o desenvolvimento de um sistema de localização para ambientes fechados que utiliza uma infraestrutura híbrida máquina a máquina (M2M) definida pela combinação de dispositivos equipados com Bluetooth 4.0 de baixa energia. No projeto são integrados beacons autônomos e lâmpadas de LED inteligentes Bluetooth 4.0. O principal problema é configuração de uma malha de dispositivos IoT heterogêneos que seja formalmente congruente com a distribuição arquitetônica dos espaços. Os beacons foram escolhidos para definir a localização e o rastreamento dos recursos físicos existentes em um edifício (pessoas e objetos), enquanto as lâmpadas de LED são usadas para definir o zoneamento fixo do edifício. O endereço MAC dos dispositivos é utilizado como chave comum de identificação espacial para mapear as salas e os recursos da construção. No artigo são detalhados os princípios técnicos do sistema de localização, programado em C# dentro do ambiente de desenvolvimento Xamarin para dispositivos Android e os pressupostos teóricos de um serviço de mobilidade assistida por orientação musical, na qual se combinam questões de natureza espacial e temporal. O sistema é projetado principalmente para pessoas que sofrem de alguma forma de deficiência visual. Resultados e problemas a serem resolvidos são destacados no final do artigo.
Adaptação de questionários de Avaliação Pós-Ocupação para avaliação de ambientes virtuais
Authors: Pinheiro Pedro Sávio Jobim , Ornstein Sheila Walbe , Shimomura Alessandra Rodrigues Prata
Published: September 2021

O usuário do ambiente construído desempenha um papel central na qualidade do processo de projeto na arquitetura. Para isso, foram desenvolvidos procedimentos de Avaliação Pré-Projeto (APP) para melhorar o gerenciamento da qualidade e incluir sistematicamente o usuário no processo de projeto. Para o estudo da adaptabilidade de modelos de questionários de Avaliação Pós-Ocupação (APO) à avaliação de ambientes virtuais, foi realizado um levantamento in situ com visitantes da Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo. O levantamento in situ permitiu explorar as possibilidades e as restrições do uso de modelos de questionários adaptados da APO para avaliação de ambientes virtuais. Nesse sentido, percebeu-se que aspectos visuais podem ser satisfatória e rapidamente avaliados por esse tipo de ferramenta de avaliação. Entretanto, há uma série de aspectos metodológicos que devem ser adaptados, dentre eles a necessidade de esclarecer o objeto do estudo de avaliação [a arquitetura virtual ou a qualidade da modelagem] e as limitações da modelagem virtual para a avaliação de aspectos que exigem um maior grau de abstração.
modelagem BIM a partir da transcrição de projetos em CAD visando a gestão de edifícios: um exercício em treinamento técnico
Authors: Abdalla José Gustavo Francis , Fonseca Aristides Perobelli , Nazaré Raíssa Ramos da Silva , Caetano Jônatas Namorato , Oliveira Lucas dos Santos de , Fantin Natália Rosa
Published: September 2021

Este trabalho faz parte do projeto de Treinamento Profissional da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF) cujo objetivo é através de um Modelo de Informação da Construção (BIM) que inclua dados para Serviços de Administração de Instalações, auxiliar a UFJF na gerência do Campus permitindo um melhor planejamento de recursos para manutenções de rotina. O processo de construção desse modelo se desenvolveu através de um desenho CAD 2D para um modelo BIM, para em seguida serem adicionados parâmetros de Facility Management. A importância dessa formação profissional assim como da aplicação do BIM na instituição é reflexo do contexto atual, pós decreto n° 9.377 “Estratégia BIM BR”. Através deste exercício, foi possível gerar um modelo BIM de um edifício da UFJF que poderá ser utilizado na promoção e posterior implementação da nova proposta de gestão de edifícios.
Avaliação de papéis e mecanismos governamentais para disseminação do BIM no setor AECO
Authors: Brito Douglas Malheiro de , Ferreira Emerson de Andrade Marques , Costa Dayana Bastos
Published: September 2021

A crescente disseminação mundial da Modelagem da Informação da Construção através do setor de Arquitetura, Engenharia, Construção e Operação (AECO) pelas empresas privadas e também pelas organizações públicas tem aumentado a importância dos papéis governamentais nessa propagação. O principal objetivo desse estudo é avaliar os principais papéis e mecanismos governamentais para disseminação do BIM, baseado na percepção de profissionais do setor AECO brasileiro. A metodologia inclui uma revisão da literature sobre os papéis governamentais para adoção do BIM, o desenvolvimento de questionários digitais para avaliação e a realização de um levantamento com 69 profissionais brasileiros, dentre gestores públicos, acadêmicos e especialistas. Os resultados compreendem a avaliação de seis papéis governamentais que podem ser exercidos pelo setor público e sete mecanismos que podem ser aplicados para disseminação do BIM no setor AECO.
Automação de verificação de conformidades em licenciamentos de projetos em BIM: uma proposta para a gestão pública
Authors: Flores Denise Aurora Neves , Arantes Eduardo Marques
Published: September 2021

Os projetos de construção no Brasil ainda são verificados manualmente gerando, muitas vezes, processos de licenciamentos subjetivos, morosos e exaustivos. Estas ocorrências, geralmente, levam ao cancelamento de projetos, quando empresários decidem por declinar de negócios. Este cenário impacta diretamente no desempenho econômico da construção civil. Algumas tentativas de melhorar esses processos de aprovação ainda se limitam à simples digitalização de desenhos 2D em sistemas CAD, que são enviados ao órgão licenciador, melhorando apenas os processos de impressão e processamento físico. A análise de conformidades, porém, mantém-se no método manual. Com a Modelagem da Informação da Construção na indústria AECO, torna-se mais viável a pesquisa e aplicações de sistemas automatizados de verificação de conformidade em processos de licenciamento de projetos. O presente artigo tem como objetivo apresentar os resultados parciais de uma pesquisa de mestrado em andamento, que trouxe a indicação de uma hipótese relevante como pressuposto para os processos de verificação automática. A pesquisa propõe compreender e criar métodos efetivos de aplicação dos requisitos normativos nas regras computacionais, a fim de possibilitar o sistema de verificação automatizada em licenciamento de projetos, bem como indicar o possível desdobramento da aplicação da Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação aplicada à construção 4.0.
Interfaces entre o curso de engenharia civil da UFRN e BIM: uma análise da matriz curricular
Authors: Lima Weslley Eunathan Fernandes , Melo Luane Assunção Paiva , Melo Reymard Sávio Sampaio de , Giesta Josyanne Pinto
Published: September 2021

O ensino do BIM deve ser visto como uma necessidade dadas as atuais exigências da indústria da construção. Algumas universidades têm tentado lecionar esse paradigma, enfrentando dificuldades relacionadas a um currículo sobrecarregado e com pouco espaço para novas disciplinas. Nesse cenário, uma estratégia útil é a adoção integrada do BIM, que distribui conteúdos em diversas disciplinas do curso. O objetivo deste artigo é avaliar o currículo do curso de engenharia civil da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, a fim de identificar a aderência dos componentes curriculares ao tema, o que possibilita um diagnóstico para uma inserção integrada do BIM. Verificou-se que boa parte dos conteúdos relacionados ao BIM (etapas do ciclo de vida da construção, disciplinas de projeto e conteúdos de modelagem) já podem ser trabalhados na matriz curricular atual. Os tópicos relacionados ao uso, operação, manutenção e demolição precisam de mais ênfase, uma vez que não são muito trabalhados nas disciplinas atuais. O conteúdo do BIM pode ser ensinado desde o início do curso. A aplicação da metodologia em um contexto diferente mostrou que a falta de conhecimento em BIM pelos professores compromete uma análise multidisciplinar da matriz curricular.
Atuação da FIRJAN SENAI em apoio à difusão e capacitação BIM no Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Magalhães Cristiane Ramos
Published: September 2021

A adoção da Plataforma BIM (Building Information Modeling) trouxe muitas oportunidades para a cadeia de produtiva da Indústria da Construção Civil. Com base em um estudo prospectivo iniciado em 2012, a Firjan (Federação da Indústrias do Rio de Janeiro) delineou seu posicionamento estratégico, tendo o BIM como uma de suas áreas de foco. A partir disso, em 2015, foi iniciada a primeira fase de implementação do Planejamento de Execução BIM Educacional, atendendo às habilidades básicas da formação (SUCCAR, 2012). A segunda fase, prevista para 2019, pretende explorar mais capacidades, alcançando competências intermediárias (SUCCAR, 2012) e a fase de colaboração (SUCCAR, 2008). O objetivo deste trabalho é discutir e avaliar as ações realizadas até o momento e tem como objetivo principal apresentar a segunda fase desta atuação. As estratégias e fases estão em linha com a inauguração do Retrofit da Escola Firjan SENAI especializada em Construção Civil, com previsão de início de operação em 2020, com foco em digitalização e Métodos Modernos de Construção.  Este artigo é parte do desenvolvimento de uma tese de doutorado, que tem como enfoque a análise crítica da adoção de BIM no Brasil.
School - family collaboration in the context of the pandemic situation and the development of students' scientific thinking
Authors:   ", Simcenco Irina ,   Ion Creanga",   State Pedagogical University, Moldova
Published: September 2021

In the context of the Covid-19, the online pedagogical process has become a necessity that offers opportunities to school and family, in the same time, but also many uncertainties, challenges. The role of the parent, as a partner of the teacher, is very important in order to adapt the student to the new requirements. Distance learning emphasizes the development of digital skills in students, the development of self-employment skills. Strengthening the school-family partnership must focus on systematic communication, mutual support and help, constructive feedback, material and financial involvement and emotional support.
Involvement of psychology as a science in teaching by reducing anxiety in students and teachers
Authors:   ", Leutanu Gabriela ,   Ion Creanga",   State Pedagogical University, Moldova
Published: September 2021

Psychology as a science investigates the most common mental health problems during childhood and adolescence, including anxiety disorders. When the child begins to doubt his abilities in a subject, anxiety can become a factor that prevents him from learning or reproducing the acquired knowledge. Sometimes this can be confused with a learning disorder when it comes to just anxiety. Left untreated, anxiety disorders can affect both students' ability to study and personal relationships. In severe cases, anxiety disorders can make it difficult to go to school. Anxiety is the first intrinsic answer to the requirement of functioning and performance in conditions at least different from the conditions in which we formed our usual techniques.
Musical-interpretative skills and their role in teacher music education training
Authors:   Tiraspol State University, Moldova, Hincu Ionela
Published: September 2021

This article reflects the professional and moral values of the Music Education teacher: abilities, skills, aptitudes, organisational skills, and abilities, etc. that have a special place in the formation of pedagogical mastery. Performing activity reinforces the teacher’s authority as a propagandist musician of all that is best, transforming him or her into a genuine teacher of the 21st century. Thus, in the training of the Music Education teacher, the mutual relationship between the vocal, instrumental, vocal-instrumental performance and musical-theoretical knowledge is of great importance.
The impact of Covid-19 on the small schoolchildren and the rural family
Authors:   ", Madalina Hongu ,   Hăghiac",   Secondary School, Dofteana
Published: September 2021

In the context of the current COVID-19 pandemic that also affected Romania, the population faced a series of economic and social problems caused by the reduction of the activity of economic agents and public institutions, the reorganization of the activity of health services, social assistance and of education. Rural life for children in Romania has worsened considerably during the pandemic, according to research conducted by World Vision Romania between May 10 and June 27, 2020. Most rural parents did not work during this period, and almost half of them, failed to provide at all or partially provided access to education, food, medicine and hygiene products. The closure of schools caused by COVID-19 not only affected learning, but also other social issues such as mental health, violence or pronounced social inequalities. One category affected by the COVID-19 pandemic is children in rural areas, where access to the Internet and, in particular, access to broadband is more limited than in urban areas.
The Meaning of Rebo Buntung for Pringgabaya Villager, East Lombok During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Ida Bagus Dharmika , Kharisma Pradana Gede
Published: September 2021

Rebo Buntung is a Sasak cultural tradition performed on the island of Lombok in Indonesia, primarily aimed at preventing disasters. Although the government warned people in Lombok to engage in social distancing and to reduce activities outside to reduce the risk of infection associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Rebo Buntung was carried out by Sasak people amid the pandemic. This purpose of this paper is to describe results from qualitative research, framed within religious theory and structural-functional theory, that explore the meaning of Rebo Bunting in the village of Pringgabaya, East Lombok and its role during the COVID-19 Pandemic. For villagers, Rebo Bunting reflected a request to God for protection from the dangers of the pandemic and an expression of gratitude to God for the sustainability of social lives and environmental conditions that continue to provide support for the village. Rebo Buntung was also practiced by the Pringgabaya villagers during the pandemic because of its potential to contribute to the sustainability of their tourist-dependent economy, whose condition had worsened since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Self-Debasing Cognitive Distortions Restructuring Intervention Down Regulate Bystanders Emotional and Behavioural Reactions to Witnessing School Bullying
Authors: Adewoye Segun , du Plessis Annelize
Published: September 2021

Self-debasing cognitive distortion influences a person’s interpretation and increases the likelihood of negative reactions to events. Despite the theoretical support for the significant influence that cognition has in the onset and maintenance of behavioural and emotional reactions to victimisation, little research has been done on proactive cognitive strategy to down regulate negative emotional and behavioural reactions to witnessing bullying. For this reason, a qualitative descriptive-exploratory design was utilised to explore 10 early adolescent bystanders' reactions to school bullying following a self-debasing cognitive distortion restructuring intervention. Findings indicated that there were reductions in bystanders’ negative reactions to witnessing bullying that resulted from challenging the validity and reality of distortions in their thinking patterns. The study recommended that bystanders should be equipped with self-debasing cognitive distortions restructuring skills to root out the source of bias in their thought patterns with a view of down regulating their emotional and behavioural reactions to witnessing bullying.
Urticária crônica, lesões urticariformes e autoimunidade
Authors: Ensina Luis Felipe , Cunha Fernanda Sales da , Aquino Bárbara Martins de , Cusato-Ensina Ana Paula
Published: September 2021

A urticária é uma doença frequente que provoca grande impacto na qualidade de vida dos pacientes, principalmente na sua forma crônica. Neste artigo, revisamos a relação entre autoimunidade e urticária: como a autoimunidade está inserida na fisiopatologia das urticárias crônicas, e aspectos relacionados com o diagnóstico diferencial entre urticárias e lesões urticariformes, especialmente aqueles associados às doenças autoimunes e autoinflamatórias. O tratamento atual das urticárias crônicas é abordado no final, de forma prática e concisa.

Unitermos: Urticária. Diagnóstico diferencial. Autoimunidade. Doença autoinflamatória hereditária.
Corticosteroides e imunossupressores tópicos – como e quando usar?
Authors: Vasconcellos Mônica Ribeiro de Azevedo
Published: September 2021

Os corticosteroides tópicos são um componente-chave de muitos tratamentos de doenças cutâneas e mucosas. Enquanto alterações leves a moderadas podem ser manejadas exclusivamente com estes medicamentos, outras de maior gravidade necessitam do seu uso como coadjuvante ao tratamento sistêmico. Para um uso adequado, é preciso conhecer as características relativas à potência e à absorção, que variam com o princípio ativo e o veículo utilizado. O uso prolongado de corticosteroides pode gerar diversos efeitos colaterais, como atrofia. Os imunossupressores tópicos atuam complementando o esquema terapêutico, ou mesmo os substituindo em situações especiais. Inibidores de calcineurina são muito úteis em doenças com alterações na barreira da pele, como na dermatite atópica. Neste artigo, serão abordadas as principais características desses medicamentos, bem como as indicações clínicas para sua utilização, as contraindicações, assim como os principais efeitos colaterais.

Unitermos: Corticosteroides tópicos. Inibidores da calcineurina tópicos. Tacrolimo. Pimecrolimo. Imunossupressores tópicos.
Escuela y conflicto cultural. Reflexiones sobre el papel de la escuela en Tlahuitoltepec, Mixe, Oaxaca
Authors: Reyes Sambria Saúl
Published: September 2021

Este artículo presenta resultados parciales de un estudio interesado en conocer las formas simbólicas de la comunidad de Santa María Tlahuitoltepec, Mixe, en el estado de Oaxaca. Un conjunto de conversaciones realizadas en diferentes años con profesores de primaria y preescolar de la comunidad, sirven de base para analizar el papel de la escuela en la comunidad de estudio. En los diálogos transcritos está presente el conflicto que representa la institución escolar, en tanto elemento transformador de cambio y formación educativa, pero también de ruptura cultural. El paradigma interpretativo permite esclarecer una dinámica escuela local-federal, que combina diferentes horizontes de cultura.

Abstract

This article presents partial results of a study interested in knowing the symbolic forms of the community of Santa Maria Tlahuitoltepec, Mixe, in the state of Oaxaca. A series of conversations conducted in different years with primary and preschool teachers in the community serve as a basis for analyzing the role of the school in the study community. In the transcribed dialogues is present the conflict that represents the school institution, as a transformative element of change and educational formation, but also of cultural rupture. The interpretative paradigm makes it possible to clarify a dynamic local-federal school, which combines different cultural horizons
What Position Should Indonesia Have in Placing Its Renewable Energy Development and Energy Transition Plan?
Authors: Nugroho Hanan , Rustandi Dedi , Laila Widyastuti Nur
Published: September 2021

Indonesia’s energy face a situation of giddiness in deciding a transition that requires a much larger use of renewable energy, as the country is basically a fossil fuels one but in the other side it is demanded to contribute a bigger role in efforts to mitigate global climate change. Development of Indonesia's energy-environment policies, particularly on renewable energy is highlighted. International agreements on global climate change and Indonesia's participation are described. Foundations of the successful renewable energy development are emphasized. It recommends publishing a renewable energy law, establish regulation regarding renewable energy pricing, develop a carbon pricing system, establish organizational unit regarding energy-climate change, develop renewable energy technology, improve data quality dan grid intrconnection, implement energy conservation, encourage development of REBID and REBED.
Nos rastros da memória: uma revisitação da Guerra de Canudos pelo olhar de Vargas Llosa
Authors: Silva Solange Regina da , Albuquerque Isis De Paula Oliveira de , Andrade Brenda Carlos de
Published: September 2021

Este artigo pretende analisar o panorama de como se desenvolveram as relações entre história e literatura nas narrativas do século XX. Com esse intuito, foi tomado como referencial no romance A guerra do fim do mundo (1981), de Mario Vargas Llosa. Neste livro encontram-se algumas expressões que permitem certa reconstrução do passado de forma ficcional realista através do resgate da memória oral evidenciada pelas descrições das personagens como pano de fundo, o que põe em destaque o caráter de historicidade da obra. De modo a fundamentar a nossa reflexão recorreremos aos contributos de: Lukács (2011), Mircea Eliade (2011), Jaques Le Goff (1990), Beatriz Sarlo (2010), Antônio Candido (2006), entre outros. Em suma, esse texto visa contribuir com estudos que reflitam e reativem a importância de se discutir o caráter significativo dos romances históricos na Literatura Latino-Americana.
Relationship between Commercial Banks Credit and Per capita net state domestic product of India: A Regional Panel data analysis
Authors: Datta Kanchan
Published: September 2021

In general, bank credit plays a pivotal role in economic growth. Because bank credit may stimulate the capital accumulation and rate of saving that further induce the economic growth. However there are no unanimous opinion on the relationship between bank credit and economic growth. Under these circumstances, an attempt has been taken in this paper to investigate the role of bank credit, capital outlay and government’s social sector spending on per capita net state domestic product of India . this study finds that random effect model is better than fixed effect model and expansion of bank credit significantly affecting the per capita net state domestic product, capital outlay also positively and significantly affecting the per capita net state domestic product
HUMAN BEING IN NORM AND PATHOLOGY: TOWARDS THE QUESTION OF EXPERTISE IN MEDICINE
Authors: Siniukova Natalia
Published: September 2021

Abstract. The article discusses a problem of a change in habitual paradigms of human being understanding in medicine within the progress of medical science and practice. The prevalence of natural scientific principles in medical expertise is becoming ineffective; medicine is losing its subject – a human being in norm and pathology. The awareness of the consequences of an object-oriented attitude contributed to the development of new notions about the subject of medicine, fixed in a socio-cultural and, later, person-oriented approaches in scientific understanding of human being in norm and pathology, as well as the development of practices aimed at protecting humans from interference. As a result, a new form of expertise is emerging in medicine – ethical expertise, aimed at protecting a human being. However, in the process of ethical expertise evolution, as the author shows, a shift has taken place towards bureaucratic management, oriented to proceduralism and efficiency. Moreover, ethical expertise continues to use socio-cultural approach as its methodological basis, which is not sufficient within the new situation of blurring boundary between norm and pathology. A human being himself as an object of expertise is disappearing.
Role of NGOs in Implementation of CSR Activities in India
Authors: D. Bindhu , Niyaz
Published: September 2021

Purpose: Corporate social responsibility is becoming a necessary component of doing business. India is the first country to establish a minimum wage for CSR initiatives aimed at improving the future. The Indian government has implemented new CSR criteria that require businesses to invest 2% of their net profit in such projects. CSR enables businesses to contribute to the betterment of society, the environment, and nature to achieve this goal. NGO's play an important role because they manage various financial assistance programs and assist businesses in achieving various goals. This study is mainly focused to know the contribution of CSR made the business organization toward inclusive growth and the reasons beyond the implementation on CSR by business organization.

Methodology: Business organisations' contributions to inclusive growth through corporate social responsibility are examined in this study, as are the reasons for CSR's adoption by businesses. A case study is used to examine the role of non-profit organisations in the implementation of CSR activities. This study focuses on the role of non-governmental organisations in implementing CSR activities that benefit society by creating a systematic framework.

Findings: The paper finds that majority of the organizations are conscious of the concept of Corporate Responsibility, which means most of the organizations they are responsible for society.

Practical Implications: This study implies that CSR is based on the profit and need of society. Building strong public-private partnerships and working closely with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as implementation partners is accomplished through company’s collaborative methods by organizations and various NGOs at the ground level are needed to develop which is beyond micro-credit to increase women's endowments and improve their trade outcomes vis-à-vis the family markets state and community.

Originality/Value: These findings have been made based on available secondary data and have identified the role played by non-governmental organisations in the implementation of CSR activities, as well as how their priorities and focus shifted towards developing society. This paper also outlines the evolution and advancements of CSR activities

Paper Type: Conceptual Research.
A Study of the Extragalactic UV Radiation in Helix Nebula using GALEX
Authors: BOSE Lakshmi S
Published: September 2021

We have studied the ultraviolet sources using Galaxy Evolution Explorer medium imaging surveys in Helix Nebula and estimated UV fluxes by using aperture photometry in distant and near ultraviolet bands. The aperture photometric method produces reliable, accurate flux measurements and found inconsistent with the merged catalog of Galaxy Evolution Explorer. From the current results, the fluxes are consistent with brighter absolute magnitude up to 24.5 and the measurement error increases gradually to more than 50 % at the fainter magnitude side. Percentage of error in far UV is greater than near UV, due to the fact that brighter galaxies are more visible than the near UV sources. The diffuse UV contributors of zodiacal light, airglow contribution in the nebula were estimated. The total extragalactic UV radiation from the detected sources to the diffuse background in the nebula is of the order of 50 ± 14 photons cm-2sr-1s-1Å-1 in NUV band and 28 ±10 photons cm-2sr-1s-1Å-1 in FUV band.

HIGHLIGHTS

GALEX observations have the potential to find extragalactic UV sources

Helix Nebula is first identified for distinct source detection

Aperture photometric method can detect fainter sources up to the magnitude of 27

Extragalactic sources in the Helix nebula contribute to diffuse UV emission in the nebula

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
Experimental Investigation of Process Parameters of Al-SiC-B4C MMCs Finished by a Novel Magnetic Abrasive Flow Machining Setup
Authors: CHAWLA Gagandeep , MITTAL Vinod Kumar , MITTAL Sushil
Published: September 2021

Abrasive flow machining (AFM) is one of the non-conventional finishing processes used to attain good surface quality and high material removal. However, limited attempts have been made to improve the performance of these processes. This paper presents a novel magnetic abrasive flow machining (MAFM) setup fabricated by adding a magnetization effect in which a nylon fixture and permanent magnets are replaced by a newly fabricated aluminium fixture and coil-type magnets, respectively. Inner cylindrical surfaces of hybrid Al/SiC/B4C metal matrix composites (MMCs) are finished by the MAFM process. One variable at a time (OVAT) approach is used for studying the effect of 6 input parameters, extrusion pressure (Ep), the number of cycles (N), abrasives concentration (C), workpiece material (Wp), abrasive mesh size (M), and magnetic flux density (Mf) upon response parameters, material removal rate (MRR) and change in surface roughness (ΔRa). The experimental results obtained for MRR and ΔRa show a significant improvement from 3.92 to 7.68 μg/s and 0.49 to 0.74 μm, respectively due to the increase of the extrusion pressure from 1 to 9 Mpa. The MRR and ΔRa was reduced from 6.89 to 6.78 μg/s and 0.46 to 0.22 μm, respectively with an increase in mesh number of abrasives from 80 to 400. The variation in concentration of abrasives from 40 to 60 % shows an improvement in MRR from 4.51 to 6.42 μg/s; whereas, there is a negligible effect on ΔRa which comes out from 3.82 to 3.86 μm. The MMCs, which are used for the experimentation shows a decline in MRR and ΔRa from 5.12 to 3.85 μg/s and 0.77 to 0.42 μm, respectively. This happened because there was a percentage change of reinforcement of SiC from 9 to 7 % and B4C from 1 to 3 % in Al-6063. An increase in the number of cycles from 50 to 250 shows a significant improvement in both MRR and ΔRa from 1.79 to 3.75 μg/s and 0.97 to 1.86 μm, respectively. Variation in magnetic effect also significantly improves MRR and ΔRa from 1.35 to 3.17 μg/s and 0.38 to 1.06 μm, respectively, when it is varied from 0.15 - 0.45 Tesla. The work carried out shows an overall significant improvement in MRR and ΔRa by using the MAFM process. The MAFM process finds a wide range of applications in finishing like surgical instruments, mechanical components, aerospace industry, electronics industry, etc.
HIGHLIGHTS

The hybrid MMCs (Al/SiC/B4C) are finished by novel MAFM setup
An aluminium fixture and coil-type magnets play a significant role for finishing the workpiece surfaces
An abrasive laden media acts as a cutting tool in the finishing process
The OVAT approach is used for investigating the parametric effect
The extrusion pressure, number of cycles and magnetic flux density are the significant parameters affecting the MRR and ΔRa

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
Synthesis of component and process of the development of functional competencies of heads of Department of Secondary Schools under Office of the Basic Education Commission, Thailand
Authors:   King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, AEBSAPAP Teerasak , PARIYAPORN Tungkunanan ,   King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, BOONCHAN Sisan ,   King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
Published: September 2021

This research project had the objective of synthesizing and process of the development of functional competencies of Heads of Departments of secondary schools under Office of the Basic Education Commission in Thailand. The study of the synthesis of Heads of Departments is carried out in 3 steps, namely, 1) data reduction, 2) data display, and 3) conclusion drawing/verification. The findings were as follows. The 7 components consist of 1) intellectual leadership, 2) quality management, 3) educational innovation and information technology, 4) professionalism development, 5) curriculum, measurement and evaluation of learning, 6) learning organization, and 7) professional ethic.
Las concepciones del docente de primaria en formación sobre el ser humano y el medioambiente desde la educación patrimonial y sus relaciones con la sostenibilidad
Authors:   Universidad de Huelva. Spain, MORON Maria C. , TRABAJO Monica ,   Universidad de Huelva. Spain, DOMINGUEZ Esperanza ,   Universidad de Huelva. Spain
Published: September 2021

El artículo explora las concepciones de los futuros docentes de primaria, en relación con el patrimonio cultural y sus relaciones con el medioambiente. Igualmente, trata las problemáticas que surgen de la relación anterior, como las transformaciones y cambios medioambientales, el proceso de globalización y la pérdida de la identidad cultural, entre otros aspectos. Asimismo, indaga sobre qué tipo de metodologías didácticas conocen y emplean los maestros en la enseñanza y aprendizaje de las cuestiones anteriores. En este sentido, se valora si emplean el aprendizaje basado en proyectos o las salidas de campo bajo el enfoque de la educación patrimonial. Finalmente, se valora si estas estrategias permiten alcanzar objetivos educativos como la valoración y conservación del patrimonio cultural y medioambiental bajo una actitud proactiva al desarrollo sostenible.