bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Penerapan Metode Reciprocal Teaching untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Mahasiswa Semester III dalam Meringkas Teks Menggunakan Kata-Kata Sendiri pada Program Studi Bahasa Inggris IKIP Gunungsitoli
Authors: Telaumbanua Yasminar Amaerita
Published: September 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperbaiki kemampuan mahasiswa semester III IKIP Gunungsitoli yang tidak mampu meringkas sebuah teks dengan benar dan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pelaksanaan metode Reciprocal  Teaching dalam pengajaran keterampilan membaca sehingga dapat menghasilkan keterampilan menulis summary.  Mahasiswa semester III ini merupakan subjek dalam penelitian ini. Untuk mencapai tujuan penelitian tersebut, peneliti melaksanakan penelitian tindakan kelas yang berkolaborasi dengan jumlah siswa sebanyak 37 orang, khususnya kelas C. Peneliti menggunakan 4 jenis instrumen penelitian seperti lembar pengamatan, catatan lapangan, lembar karakter yang diharapkan, dan lembar evaluasi. Berdasarkan hasil temuan penelitian, dapat dilihat dalam instrumen penelitian bahwa mahasiswa melakukan semua aktifitas yang direncanakan dalam satuan acuan pengajaran; melaksanakan strategi memprediksi, mengklarifikasikan, menyusun pertanyaan, dan meringkas; mengembangkan karakter positif; serta nilai mahasiswa disiklus kedua lebih baik/tinggi daripada disiklus pertama. Nilai terendah dan tertinggi disiklus pertama adalah 0 dan 65 sedangkan nilai terendah dan tertinggi disiklus kedua adalah 50 dan 70. Berdasarkan hasil temuan penelitian di atas, peneliti menemukan bahwa penerapan metode Reciprocal Teaching dapat memperbaiki kemampuan meringkas sebuah teks menggunakan kosa kata sendiri bagi mahasiswa semester III kelas C program studi pendidikan Bahasa Inggris di IKIP Gunungsitoli.
Pengaruh Belajar Online di Era Pandemi Covid-19 terhadap Hasil Belajar IPS pada Siswa Kelas VIII di SMP Negeri 102 Jakarta
Authors: Suprapto Suprapto , Utama Wahyu , Rachmalita Ayuanti
Published: September 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh belajar online terhadap hasil belajar IPS siswa kelas VIII di SMP Negeri 102 Jakarta. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kuantitatif. Sedangkan jenis dari penelitian ini adalah korelasional. Sampel yang digunakan pada penelitian berjumlah 68 siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel bebas (belajar online) berpengaruh negatif terhadap variabel terikat (hasil belajar). Pada analisis regresi sederhana, data output SPSS adalah thitung yang dihasilkan pada variabel belajar online adalah 0,542 dengan sig 0,590. Hasil analisis sig 0,590 lebih besar dari pada 0,05 dan thitung (0,542) lebih kecil dari Ttabel (1,670). Kemudian hasil tersebut menunjukkan bahwa Ha ditolak dan Ho diterima. Artinya selama pandemi Covid-19, sistem pembelajaran online tidak memberikan pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap hasil belajar IPS pada siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 102 Jakarta.
Have Academics Implemented SNI 19-4192-2002 in Abstract Writing?
Authors: Rosadi Nicky
Published: September 2021

This study aims to determine whether academics have implemented SNI 19-4192-2002 in writing abstracts. The method used in this research is descriptive analysis method. The object of this research is the abstract submitted by academics who are presenters at the national scientific meeting of Duconomics Sci-meet 2021 with a total of 48 abstracts. The result of this research is that 60% of abstracts have not implemented SNI 19-4192-2002 on Documentation — Abstracts for documentation and publication. In the SNI document, it is explained that the abstract contains at least the objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions. Abstracts are presented in a concise form, which is between 100 to 250 words, and are easy to understand. Abstracts are also written in one paragraph. Then, the abstract is presented in Indonesian, and it is also advisable to prepare an abstract in English. Only 27% of academics have implemented SNI 19-4192-2002 in their abstract writing. Unfortunately, there are still 13% academics whose abstracts do not implement SNI 19-4192-2002. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that education related to abstract writing with national standards is necessary to improve the quality of scientific writing in Indonesia.
Multivariate façade strengthening systems of textured layers in large slab panel buildings
Authors: TOMASZEWICZ Dariusz , BUDREVICH Neli
Published: September 2021

This article presents the solutions of bonded anchors used to strengthen façade textured layers in the walls of three-layer large slab panel buildings in Poland. Large slab panel building systems that are found in Poland have been characterized. The use of new bonded anchors is preceded by diagnostics of the walls of three-layer large slab panel buildings. The author presents two-stage diagnostics: non-destructive methods, measurement of reinforcement parameters and its condition using a Profometer type device, and destructive methods by performing an opencast with a drilling rig. A review of previously used bonded anchorages in Poland was carried out. Proposals for the use of anchor groups in various configurations with different angles of inclination of the diagonal anchors were also presented in order to achieve the most durable effect possible.
Analyzing Advising Sessions for Rapport-Building Discursive Elements
Authors: Güler Aslıhan Tuğçe
Published: September 2021

This study investigates the bond between the learning advisors and advisees that is presumed to be established by building rapport in the very first advising session through the use of intentional reflective dialogues. Applying basic advising strategies with the assistance of a structured dialogue eases the process of building rapport between the learning advisors and learners. Investigating this bond in terms of discursive functions of the talk between the advisors and advisees during advising sessions gives the opportunity to explore the concept of building rapport from a linguistic perspective. With respect to methodology, a corpus-based discourse analysis was adopted, and the analysis was performed on the recorded and transcribed talks of eight participants in four different advising sessions. The results of the study confirmed that rapport between the advisors and advisees can be built even in the very first advising session employing various rapport-building discourse functions. The results also provide insight and useful feedback to the learning advisors in the field as well as being input for the advising discourse.
Influence of Teaching Skills and Training Methodology on Performance of Learners with Visual Impairment in Public Primary Schools in Narok West Sub-County, Kenya.
Authors: Elijah Tonui , Nyambura Ruth , Oigara Peterson
Published: September 2021

The study sought to assess the influence of teaching skills and training methodology on the performance of learners with visual impairment in public primary schools in Narok West Sub-County, Kenya. The study analysed past theories related to the topic under the theoretical review that is Education Production Function (EPF) theory. The researcher used a descriptive research design to capture the information on the influence of teaching skills and training methodology. The findings indicated that teaching skills and training methodology influence the performance of learners with visual impairment in public primary schools in the Narok West Sub-County
Pengaruh Likuiditas, Leverage, dan Profitabilitas terhadap Nilai Perusahaan pada Subsektor Makanan dan Minuman yang Terdaftar di BEI 2015-2018
Authors: Wimidhati Anggun , Indarti Iin , Adnanti Wenny Ana
Published: September 2021

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of liquidity, leverage, and profitability on firm value of food and beverage companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange period 2014-2018. The population were 72 and the sample were 40 companies. This study used the technique of classical assumption test and multiple linear regression analysis. Partial results of research showed that liquidity did not affect firm value, leverage had a significant positive effect on firm value, profitability had significant positive effect on firm value.
Keahlian Auditor, Pengetahuan Auditor, dan Kompleksitas Tugas terhadap Audit Judgment pada Kantor Akuntan Publik di Semarang
Authors: Triono Hermawan
Published: September 2021

This study aims to determine the effect of Auditor Expertise, Auditor Knowledge and Task Complexity on Audit Judgment at a Public Accounting Firm in Semarang. The population contained in this study is the Auditor who served at the Public Accounting Firm in Semarang with the number of respondents as many as 34 auditors. The method of determining the sample using the census technique. Data analysis used multiple linear analysis. The results of the analysis show that Auditor expertise and Auditor knowledge have a positive effect on Audit judgment, while task complexity has no effect on Audit judgment.
Effect of Thermally Formed Alumina on Density of AlMgSi Alloys Extrudate Recycled Via Solid State Technique
Authors: Abdullah Wagiman  , Mohammad Sukri Mustapa  , Mohd Amri Lajis  , Shazarel Shamsudin  , Mahmod Abd Hakim  , Rosli Asmawi
Published: September 2021

Solid state recycling of aluminium via hot extrusion is a sustainable technique. The process performed before hot extrusion plays a vital role on the extrudate properties. In this study, the effect of naturally and thermally formed in-situ alumina on the extrudate density were investigated. Fours type of material identified as a solid as-received, non-treated recycle chip, 300 0C thermally treated recycle chip and 500 0C thermally treated recycle chip were prepared for the experiment. Prior to extrusion, the recycle chips were compacted into a chip-based billet, preheated and immediately extruded into a semi-finished product. The density test performed on the chip-based extrudate found that the type of chips influenced the density. The chip-based extrudate made of 300 0C and 500 0C thermally treated chips resulted in higher density than solid as-received and non-treated chips. Chip-based extrudate produced from 500 0C thermally treated chips resulted in density of 2724 kg/m3, which is the highest among the specimen. This density value was 0.7 % higher compared to the solid as-received extrudate. Microstructure examination on the cross-section revealed the alumina entrapped in the chip-based extrudate. The alumina entrapped in 500 0C thermally treated chips specimen was more prone than the non-treated and 300 0C thermally-treated chips. This finding explains the variation in the extrudate density.
Assessment on Energy Conversion Efficiency and GHG Emissions Rate for Coal, Natural Gas and Biomass Power Plant in Malaysia
Authors: Radin Diana R. Ahmad  , Tiong Sieh Kiong  , Sazalina Zakaria  , Ahmad Rosly Abbas  , Chen Chai Phing  , Kamil Abdullah
Published: September 2021

Three different power plants have been assessed in terms of energy conversion efficiency and GHGs emission rate. The power plants are coal power plant, natural gas power plant and biomass power plant. The assessments are made by collecting fuels consumption data and generated electricity data of each power plant. In addition to the data collection, observation on operational practices have also been carried out. The energy conversion efficiency and the GHGs emission rate for all power plants are recorded to be lower than the typical values proposed by the literature. The biomass power plant recorded the lowest energy conversion efficiency at 6.47 %. Meanwhile, the natural gas power plant utilizing the combined cycle gas turbine technology recorded the highest overall energy conversion efficiency at 48.35 % and rated to emit GHGs at 0.32 kg CO2e per kWh.
Numerical Investigation for The Valorization of Waste from HMD Cell Using Electrodialysis
Authors: Haia M. Elsayd  , Tamer S. Ahmed  , Omar E. Abdel-Salam  , Moustafa Elshafei  , Amr Abdelghany
Published: September 2021

The Hydromagnetic desalination (HMD) system is a continuous process with several advantages, including a high water recovery ratio, and can be favored economically by producing several industrial byproducts instead of discharging the highly concentrated brine to the environment. In the current work, the ions concentration in the Electrodialysis (ED) technique is simulated using COMSOL Multiphysics V.5.2 software. The ED cell simulated in this paper contains two selective membranes (anion and cation) with a width of 0.25 mm each. The salt is to be taken away in the middle domain. The cell operation has been simulated to separate the sodium and chlorine ions from the HMD brine waste solution at 40 or 55ºC temperatures at different voltages and concentrations. In this two-dimensional model, the Nernst-Plank equation has been used to describe ion flux and charge transport in the electrolyte solution. Secondary current distribution theory and the electroneutrality condition have been used in the mathematical model. Finally, Donnan equations have been used to provide the exact fulfillment of boundary conditions for constant voltage mode. The simulation shows that the highest efficiency is obtained at high temperatures and voltage with the lowest feed concentration. Finally, the results have been validated using experimental data from the literature, and a satisfying agreement has been found.
Experimental and Numerical Study for Estimation and Reduction of The Blind Spot in A Passenger Car
Authors: Thara Reshma I. V.  , Mohammad Zuber  , Shlok Gupta  , Akhil Agarwal  , Sharun Hegde  , Chethan K N
Published: September 2021

The purpose of developing an automobile was to reduce human effort, travel faster, and cover longer distances. Cars were meant for transporting a small number of people from one point to another. In India, the four-wheeler segment has picked up over the years due to economic liberalization. The vehicles have been undergoing constant improvements. This may be either in the design or the final product. Also, the importance of aerodynamics is a crucial factor considered while designing a vehicle. This study focuses on improving the aerodynamics of the side-view mirror and reducing the blind spot region. The side mirror of Toyota Etios Liva was used in this study. Blind spots were first determined, and the mirror drag is analyzed experimentally in a wind tunnel and numerically using commercial software. The results show that the drag value of the new mirror was 0.449 compared to 0.634 of the original mirror. This work helps to reduce the blind spot region of the car considered for the study.
T4+T3 Combination Therapy: An Unsolved Problem of Increasing Magnitude and Complexity
Authors: Wiersinga Wilmar M.
Published: September 2021

Thyroxine (T4)+triiodothyronine (T3) combination therapy can be considered in case of persistent symptoms despite normal serum thyroid stimulating hormone in levothyroxine (LT4)-treated hypothyroid patients. Combination therapy has gained popularity in the last two decades, especially in countries with a relatively high gross domestic product. The prevalence of persistent symptoms has also increased; most frequent are complaints about energy levels and fatigue (80% to 90%), weight management (70% to 75%), memory (60% to 80%), and mood (40% to 50%). Pathophysiological explanations for persistent problems are unrealistic patient expectations, comorbidities, somatic symptoms, related disorders (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders [DSM-5]), autoimmune neuroinflammation, and low tissue T3. There is fair circumstantial evidence for the latter cause (tissue and specifically brain T3 content is normalized by T4+T3, not by T4 alone), but the other causes are viewed as more relevant in current practice. This might be related to the ‘hype’ that has emerged surrounding T4+T3 therapy. Although more and better-designed trials are needed to validate the efficacy of T4+T3 combination, the management of persistent symptoms should also be directed towards alternative causes. Improving the doctor-patient relationship and including more and better information is crucial. For example, dissatisfaction with the outcomes of T4 treatment for subclinical hypothyroidism can be anticipated as recent trials have demonstrated that LT4 is hardly effective in improving symptoms associated with subclinical hypothyroidism.
Prevalence of Ticks and detection of Rickettsial Agents from blood of Tick-Infested animals in Lower Sindh: A MOLECULAR APPROACH
Authors: Shaikh Iram
Published: September 2021

Ticks are important vectors of human and animal pathogens. They are considered as main vectors for transmission of rickettsial agents affecting animal and human health. The study was designed to investigate district wise pattern and detection of rickettsial agents by using molecular and conventional techniques in blood samples of infected cattles, buffalos, sheeps and goats. A survey study was carried out in lower Sindh (Tharparkar, Badin, Hyderabad, Karachi, Tando Muhammad khan, Thatta and Mirpurkhas). Blood samples were collected randomly from infected Cattles, buffalos, sheeps and goats and transported to the Molecular Parasitology laboratory, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, followed by examinations under stereomicroscope and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). The study showed that overall infection of Rickettsial agents among infected animals was recorded follwoing Microscopy/ Blood smear test in cattles, buffalos, sheeps and goats was 41.79, 49.09, 46 and 41.66% respectively, whereas overall infection through PCR in cattle, buffalo, sheep and goat was 39.55, 43.55, 46 and 55.55% respectively. Whereas animal-wise data through PCR indicates that in case of Goats (55.55%) were more susceptible to rickettsial infection as compared to sheep (46%), buffaloes (43.55%) and cattle (39.55%). The highest rate of rickettsial agents was found in district Tharparkar and lowest rate was found in district Karachi. Microscopy/Blood smear method indicates that Buffaloes were more susceptible for infection. Whereas PCR indicates Goats were more susceptible for infection.
New record of Neoclinus lacunicola (Actinopterygii: Perciformes: Chaenopsidae) from Ulleung Island, Korea revealed by body morphometry and mitochondrial DNA barcoding
Authors: Myoung Se Hun , Jawad Laith A. , Park Joo Myun
Published: September 2021

One specimen (38.3 mm SL) of Neoclinus lacunicola Fukao, 1980, belonging to the family Chaenopsidae, was first recorded from Ulleung Island, Korea (East Sea, otherwise known as the Sea of Japan) on 5 January 2021. This species was characterized by paired external pores of incomplete lateral line running from the upper margin of the opercle, seven pairs of supraorbital cirri arranged in two rows, occipital region with a pair of cirri, and 13 rays of pectoral fin. This species is morphologically similar to the Neoclinus toshimaensis Fukao, 1980, but differs in the number of cirri on the supraorbital (6–7 versus 9–11 cirri). This study documents the first report of N. lacunicola in Korean waters and proposes the new Korean name of ‘eol-lug-bi-neul-be-do-la-chi’ for the species. For the confirmation of the identity of the species, a partial gene sequence of the mt COI (570 bp) of N. lacunicola was obtained for the first time.
A short review on studies on work productivity of mechanical tree planting
Authors: Ghaffariyan Mohammad Reza
Published: September 2021

Reforestation can be carried out using natural regeneration or artificial regeneration. There are vari-ous methods for the artificial regeneration, including manual planting, mechanical planting and aerial/or ground seeding. This article aimed to review the current reports on the productivity of mechanical planting to provide a summary of productivity rates for the planting machines. According to the review’s results, mechanical planting productivity may vary from 143 to 475 seedlings per productive machine hours depending on the machine type, environment (such as surfaces obstacles and stoniness) and the operator experience. Employing skilled operators and selecting suitable worksites can help increasing the work productivity. Integrating and optimising the whole planting chain, from the nursery to the plant-ing phase, can assist also with reducing the cost and improving the productivity. As mechanical planting machines get more widely adopted in different countries, their overall efficiency will improve over time.
Transition énergétique : que peut-on attendre de l’État ?
Authors: Duflot Cécile , Holleaux Didier , Houssin Didier
Published: September 2021

La décision de la justice de condamner l’État pour inaction climatique est une occasion de s’interroger. Que peut faire au juste l’État ? qu’attendent de lui les associations écologiques ou les entreprises ? Quelles mesures sont applicables, lesquelles soulèvent des difficultés ou de fortes réticences ? Comment s’articulent l’État, l’Europe et les collectivités locales ? Les recours judiciaires pousseront-ils efficacement les autorités à respecter leurs engagements ou provoqueront-ils leur frilosité ?
Les études de réception en Occident : un art de la différence
Authors: Debrosse Anne
Published: September 2021

Les études de réception partent du constat de la différence fondamentale entre écriture et lecture, texte et interprétation et postulent que le texte n’existe que par les lectures, variables selon les lecteurs, qui en sont faites. Pour cette raison, elles sont, à plus d’un titre et par excellence, une discipline de la différence, ou peut-être devrait-on dire du décalage, de la déviation ou encore de la divergence. Elles les mesurent, certes, mais elles les créent aussi — les lectures modelant celles qui suivront —, afin que de l’écart constaté ou produit surgisse une perspective plus juste.
Traductologie comparée et étude des différences : l’exemple des traductions de Yu Hua
Authors: Guo Jia
Published: September 2021

Parmi les écrivains les plus talentueux de la littérature chinoise contemporaine, Yu Hua attire plus d’attention grâce à l’internationalisation de son œuvre depuis des années 1990. Cette étude comparée des traductions anglaise et française de son roman Huozhe ( Vivre ! ) permet d’identifier et d’interpréter les différences concernant les stratégies choisies par les traducteurs, ce qui s’inscrit dans la conception de la discipline de littérature comparée, qui ne relève pas seulement de l’analogie, mais aussi de la différence.
Dissemination and Variation of French Space Theory in China
Authors: Du Ping , Zeng Xiaoyue
Published: September 2021

La théorie de l’espace française, aspect important de la théorie littéraire occidentale dans la seconde moitié du xx e siècle, a profondément influencé le développement de la théorie littéraire chinoise au niveau conceptuel et comme paradigme critique. Cet article décrit d’abord la manière dont la théorie française de l’espace a été diffusée en Chine depuis la réforme et l’ouverture. Il aborde en second lieu son acceptation en Chine et la manière dont il a enrichi les approches de la critique littéraire chinoise. Enfin, il analyse les variations de la théorie française de l’espace en Chine et leurs causes.
Protective effect of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP5 in a murine model of colonisation by Campylobacter coli DSPV458
Authors: Ruiz M.J. , Sirini N.E. , Signorini M.L. , Etcheverría A. , Zbrun M.V. , Soto L.P. , Zimmermann J.A. , Frizzo L.S.
Published: September 2021

Thermotolerant Campylobacter species are the leading cause of foodborne bacterial diarrheal disease worldwide. Campylobacter coli, abundant in pigs and pork products, have been identified as a source of human infection. In this study, we propose the use of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP5 as a probiotic to reduce colonisation of this intestinal pathogen in a murine colonisation model of C. coli DSPV458. Six-week-old adult female Balb/cCmedc mice were housed in groups: Control, Campy and Pro-Campy. Control and Pro-Campy groups received antibiotics for 5 days and the Campy group for 12 days. Pro-Campy group was inoculated for 7 days with 8.78 log10 cfu total of L. plantarum LP5 suspended in De Man, Rogosa and Sharpe broth. All groups were inoculated with 6.72 log10 cfu of C. coli DSPV458 suspended in brain heart infusion broth. L. plantarum LP5 was recovered only in the Pro- Campy group. C. coli DSPV458 was recovered at higher levels in the Control and Campy groups. The differences with the Pro-Campy group were significant. As regards faeces, Control and Campy groups reached 7.41 and 7.84 log10 cfu/g, respectively, and the Pro-Campy group only 4.62 log10 cfu/g. In the caecum, Control and Campy groups reached 8.01 and 9.26 log10cfu/g, respectively, and the Pro-Campy group only 4.51 log10 cfu/g. In the ileum, Control and Campy groups reached 3.43 and 3.26 log10 cfu/g, respectively, and the Pro-Campy group did not show detectable levels. The reduction of C. coli DSPV458 in the Pro-Campy group compared to the Control group in faeces, caecum and ileum was 99.55, 99.98 and 100%, respectively. Animals were maintained under normal health conditions, and haematological parameters were within the standard values for Balb/cCmedc. The incorporation of a probiotic generated a protective effect in the mice colonisation model. The protective effect would also apply to intestinal colonisation by indigenous enterobacteria. Therefore, the strategy used in this study is of great importance to understand the protection mechanisms in a murine model, as well as its application in food-producing animals.
Person-Centered Medication Therapy for Diabetes in Older Adults: A Practical Review
Authors: Wilson Erica
Published: September 2021

Diabetes is one of the most common disease states in older adults and there are significant risks to the use of antidiabetic medications. The older adult population varies greatly in functional ability, independence, and cognition. These factors, along with increased risk of hypoglycemia, falls, and other comorbidities, add to the complexity of creating medication regimens to treat diabetes in older adults. In the current review, a person-centered approach to diabetes care in older adults is described to aid clinician decision making. By keeping the patient and their individual factors in the center of the decision, risks of over- or under-treating diabetes can be minimized. The review will discuss person-centered goal setting, practical approaches to diabetes medication management, and specific considerations for choosing medication classes based on patient characteristics. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 47
(10), 7–13.]
PUP
®
(Patient Is Up) Smart Sock Technology Prevents Falls Among Hospital Patients With High Fall Risk in a Clinical Trial and Observational Study
Authors: Baker Patrick A. , Roderick Marc W. , Baker Chris J.
Published: September 2021

Hospital inpatient falls, especially of older adult patients, can result in injury and death and generate high costs. A new technology, PUP
®
(Patient Is Up) Smart Socks, combines sensors and geolocation in socks with a wireless platform. To determine whether these socks prevent falls of patients with high fall risk, we performed a clinical trial at one hospital, and an observational study at two other hospitals. In the clinical trial, patients spent 1,694 patient-days wearing the socks, reducing falls from 4 to 0 per 1,000 patient-days (
p
< 0.01). In the observational study, patients spent 2,286 patient-days wearing the socks, reducing falls from 4 to 1.3 per 1,000 patient-days (
p
< 0.05). The new technology resulted in a significant reduction in fall rates among patients with high fall risk and may greatly reduce inpatient fall-related injury and death and their associated costs. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 47
(10), 37–43.]
Effect of a Question-Building Intervention on Patient Activation in Integrated Musculoskeletal Care
Authors: Sheikholeslami Nicole , Moore Meredith L. Grogan , Jayakumar Prakash , Uhler Lauren M. , Bozic Kevin J.
Published: September 2021

Patient activation, the propensity for patients to engage in adaptive health behaviors, is a modifiable factor associated with health outcomes and treatment compliance. The authors evaluated the effect of a question-building intervention (QBI) on patient activation among patients with musculoskeletal symptoms and a low baseline level of activation. Patients seeking treatment for musculoskeletal pain were recruited at the beginning of their outpatient clinic appointment, and they completed the Patient Activation Measure 10-item version (PAM-10) and a demographic questionnaire. Those identified as low activating, based on the initial PAM-10 scores, completed a QBI protocol before their consultation with their provider. A follow-up PAM-10 survey was administered at the end of the visit. A paired sample Student's
t
test was used to evaluate preintervention and postintervention PAM-10 scores. Fisher's exact test and an unpaired
t
test were used to assess the association between demographic variables and achievement of minimal clinically important difference (MCID) for PAM-10. Of 194 patients who consented to participate, 60 were identified as low activating and completed the QBI. A paired Student's
t
test showed a statistically significant increase in mean PAM-10 scores from preintervention (47.3±7.4) to postintervention (54.8±16.8;
P
<.001). No statistically significant differences were shown in the likelihood of achieving MCID for PAM-10 scores for the sociodemographic variables that were tested. Low-activating patients may benefit from a simple question-formulating intervention before consultation with an orthopedic provider. [
Orthopedics
. 2021;44(5):e661–e667.]
Perceptions of Financial Conflict of Interest and Knowledge of the Sunshine Act Among Orthopedic Surgery Patients
Authors: Mawn John G. , Amin Raj M. , Harrell Jonathan , Runge Nicholas , Hollifield Lauren , Lopez Joseph , Khanuja Harpal S. , Sterling Robert S. , Oni Julius K.
Published: September 2021

The orthopedic surgical specialty is strongly tied to partnerships with industry that have fostered innovation and greatly enhanced patient care. A substantial number of orthopedic surgeons currently receive some form of industry support. These relationships are highly scrutinized because they present the possibility of both personal and financial conflicts of interest (COI). The authors examined orthopedic patients' awareness of existing regulation and perceptions of financial COI by performing a prospective survey-based study of patients seen in an academic orthopedic department. Data were collected during 1 year, in a cross-section of hospital-based and community clinical settings. The authors collected 513 surveys during a 1-year period between 4 clinical locations. Of all respondents, 55% were unconcerned regarding gifts or direct compensation their physicians received from industry, and only 16% were very or extremely concerned regarding these benefits. Patients' opinions regarding possible influence of benefits were similarly ambivalent, with 54% of patients minimally or not at all concerned regarding the potential influence of industry gifts or compensation. Seventy-six percent of patients had never heard of the Sunshine Act, and only 3% indicated that they were aware of the legislation and its intention. The income of the respondents and their level of education were positively correlated with increased concern about handling of COI, as well as knowledge regarding the Sunshine Act. These data suggest that orthopedic surgery patients are widely unconcerned regarding physician COI, but specific subsets of patients may be more likely to have concerns regarding these relationships. [
Orthopedics
. 2021;44(5):e682–e686.]
Equity-based incentive to coordinate shareholder-manager interests under information asymmetry
Authors: Zhou Zhiping , Yin Yao , Zhou Mi , Cheng Hao , Pardalos Panos M.
Published: September 2021

The shareholder's interest oriented from business operation relies on opportunism regulation of the manager under asymmetry. Effective motivation incentives should be exploited to facilitate the manager's effort devotion enthusiasms. This paper establishes a theoretic model in which the shareholder offers equity-based incentive to a fairness-preferred manager to coordinate their interest conflicts and maximize her expected revenue. The manager exerts unverifiable levels of efforts toward both decision and coordination tasks making the most of his private information about fairness preference. Two interrelated performance measures on different hierarchical levels are considered for contracting purposes. In each situation, we derive the equilibrium effort choices and incentive coefficients of both participants, and investigate how these decisions are affected by fairness preference. Research findings suggest that the incorporation of firm equity dominates pure profit incentive in eliciting high effort levels toward two distinctive managerial tasks. Besides, the equity-based incentive weakens the perceived unfairness and facilitates the participants' expected revenue. Comparative statics and numerical analysis are conducted to demonstrate our results and the effectiveness of the proposed equity-based incentive. Finally, we summarize the contributions of this paper and put forward directions for further study.
Convergence of derivative of Szász type operators involving Charlier polynomials
Authors: Agrawal Purshottam N. , Sinha Thakur Ashok K. , Sharma Avinash
Published: September 2021

The paper deals with the approximation of first order derivative of a function by the first order derivative of Szász-type operators based on Charlier polynomials introduced by Varma and Taşdelen [20]. The uniform convergence theorem, Voronovskaja type asymptotic theorem and an estimate of error in terms of the second order modulus of continuity of the derivative of the function are investigated. Further, it is shown that linear combinations of the derivative of the above operators converge to the derivative of function at a faster rate. Finally, an estimate of error in the approximation is obtained in terms of the \begin{document}$ (2k+2)th $\end{document} order modulus of continuity using Steklov mean.
Optimal unbiased estimation for maximal distribution
Authors: Jin Hanqing , Peng Shige
Published: September 2021

Unbiased estimation for parameters of maximal distribution is a fundamental problem in the statistical theory of sublinear expectations. In this paper, we proved that the maximum estimator is the largest unbiased estimator for the upper mean and the minimum estimator is the smallest unbiased estimator for the lower mean.
The monstrosity of humiliation: an ethnography among women who’ve been attacked with chemicals
Authors: Díaz-Benítez María Elvira
Published: September 2021

Based on ethnography in Colombia among women who had chemical agents tossed in their faces, I argue that this act marks and amputates faces in particular as a way of leaving the victim alive, but sub-humanized, ashamed, and removed from social life. I analyze the initial effects of this act as an undoing, as an act that affects and alters relationships and the very perception that the subject has of themselves; as a humiliation that seeks to be ever renewed, stretching through time as a visible scar; as a tool for making monsters. I also analyze collective and subjective movements of victims refusing to be humiliated.
La plume et le trait… Les journaux de campagnes maritimes de Louis Auguste de Rossel (1736-1804) sous Louis XV
Authors: Wenzel Éric
Published: September 2021

Originaire de l’Aunis, Louis-Auguste de Rossel (1736-1804) est un officier de marine connu pour ses tableaux des principales victoires de la Marine royale pendant la Guerre d’Indépendance américaine. On connaît moins en revanche les journaux de campagnes qu’il a laissés comme officier du Grand Corps sous le règne précédent. Conservés aux Archives nationales du Québec, ces documents sont un mélange de livres de bords, de relations d’événements militaires (comme le siège de Louisbourg en 1757) et de descriptions à caractère ethnographique (notamment lors d’un voyage vers Constantinople). Sans être originaux sur le fonds, même si Rossel semble montrer un intérêt marqué pour les lieux et peuples rencontrés, les journaux maritimes de Rossel sont partiellement illustrés. Plus que par une plume souvent un peu sèche, c’est par le trait que le jeune officier de marine exprime un talent qui en fera le peintre officiel de Louis XVI.
Critical Analysis of the Evolving Process of Neoliberal Global Capitalism
Authors: Vargas-Hernández José G. , Calderón Campos Patricia
Published: September 2021

This chapter aims to make a critical analysis of the evolving process of neoliberal capitalism globalization. It begins with the assumption that the neoliberal capitalism system is undergoing a mutation in the globalization processes as a dynamic element in continuous economic and financial crisis representing the development of the logic of capital based on the neoliberal ideology that promotes the free market. The evolving process of globalization is the history of international free trade framed by the classical liberal and neoliberal economic theory. The discussion focuses on a critical analysis of the paradigm of deglobalization as an alternative to the global capitalist regime that proposes local and regional economic protectionism solutions as an alternative to keep growing the national economies but still neglecting social justice and inequality inclusiveness and socio-ecological development.
The New Concept of Disruptive Logistics
Authors: Fernández-Villacañas Marín Manuel Antonio
Published: September 2021

In an increasingly disruptive global environment, marked by the potential development of the Post-New World Economic Order, more innovative, effective, and efficient logistics solutions are demanded. It is necessary to offer radical improvements in logistics services through new models. It is considered necessary to define the new concept of disruptive logistics based on three fundamental pillars: globalization, digitization, and sustainability. This chapter aims to address the new concept, more effective and efficient, in a highly turbulent environment that has become disruptive, with unpredictable, substantial, and impactful changes. The most significant geoeconomics aspects that would condition a hypothetical Post-New World Economic Order are analyzed, the main factors of the global sustainable logistics are studied, and the development of the concepts of Logistics 4.0 and Supply Chain Management 4.0 is reviewed. Finally, as a result, the main aspects of the proposed new concept are analyzed.
Business Model Creation for Cost Saving in the New World Economic Order
Authors: Olalla-Caballero Beatriz , Mata Montserrat
Published: September 2021

Globalization and economy features in this new world economic order due to SARS-CoV-2 pandemic crisis involve taking into account new ideas and proposals to keep the market share and to fight against competition. It is very important to consider and evaluate the business model of a company to drive all the objectives and the strategy towards the aimed position in the market to assure the market share in the future. Evaluation and analysis of a business model, together with new proposals regarding it may help a company to achieve all the objectives and to increase its competitiveness in the market.
IVTech: The next generation of in vitro models
Authors: Sbrana Tommaso
Published: September 2021

In vitro cell cultures are often proposed as “Alternatives” to animal models, but they are still inadequate to reproduce the human pathophysiology. This is mainly due to the technological limitations of the standard equipment used in cell culture laboratories, such as the lack of a 3D micro-architecture, the static environment and the absence of cross talk between different tissues. These limitations cause the poor predictivity of a standard in-vitro model, if compared with the human reality.
A viability study of 3D tumor spheroids after their mass-density characterization via an innovative flow-based biophysical method
Authors: Bacchi Francesco , Sargenti Azzurra , Musmeci Francesco , Pasqua Simone , Bonetti Simone , Gazzola Daniele , Cristaldi Domenico Andrea
Published: September 2021

The simple measurement of mass density, size and weight of sphere-like 3D cell models has been recently enabled by a specifically conceived flow-based method. Here we demonstrate that such technique also allows the post-analysis collection of live 3D tumor spheroids, without compromising their viability.
Beating organs-on-chip as technological platforms in drug screening: Advanced in vitro models of human physiology and pathology
Authors: Occhetta Paola , Visone Roberta , Piazza Stefano , Lozano Ferran , Rasponi Marco
Published: September 2021

Taking advantages of uBeat® technology, 3D beating Organs-on-Chip integrates the native complexity of human mechanical microenvironment into clinically relevant in vitro models of human organs and diseases.
Development of in vitro 3D culture system to mimic lung cancer tissue
Authors: Baruffaldi Désirée , Canta Marta , Pirri Candido Fabrizio , Frascella Francesca
Published: September 2021

A 3D culture system based on a photocurable matrix has been developed. The aim is to create a 3D printable platform mimicking lung cancer tissue, to study tumor microenvironment evolution, in terms of structural (architecture) and molecular (signalling) components.
Coupling in silico and ex vivo porcine model for the evaluation of biomechanical impact of TEVAR
Authors: Bianchi Daniele , Bissacco Daniele , Domanin Maurizio , Trimarchi Santi , Romarowski Rodrigo , Marconi Stefania , Auricchio Ferdinando , Conti Michele
Published: September 2021

The study couples the experimental and the computational approaches in an integrated in silico and ex vivo biomechanical analysis of porcine aorta. The aim of the presented work is to evaluate the mechanical impact of TEVAR on aortic structure.
Total and local experimental validation of a lumbar spine numerical model to enhance the orthopaedic management of spinal metastases
Authors: Borrelli Simone , Putame Giovanni , Terzini Mara , Ferro Andrea , Marone Stefano , Bignardi Cristina , Audenino Alberto L.
Published: September 2021

This work shows a full biomechanical validation of a multibody lumbar model with respect to an experimental phantom, fruitful for giving major insights on different surgical vertebral metastasis treatments.
A novel in silico tool for dose assessment in cell culture nanotoxicology
Authors: Botte Ermes , Vagaggini Pietro , Costa Joana , Faccani Lara , Zanoni Ilaria , Costa Anna , Ahluwalia Arti
Published: September 2021

Dose assessment is essential for understanding the mechanisms triggering nanomaterial toxicity in vitro and for meaningful translations to in vivo. We propose a novel computational approach for improving the accuracy of biological dose-response characterization, demonstrating its robustness for insoluble Engineered Nanomaterials (ENMs).
Targeting cancer drug resistance by modulation of ERCC1-XPF and p53 activity
Authors: Ciniero Gloria , Gentile Francesco , Elmenoufy Ahmed H. , Cros-Perrial Emeline , West Frederick G. , Weinfeld Michael , Deriu Marco A. , Jordheim Lars P. , Tuszynski Jack A.
Published: September 2021

New disruptors of the ERCC1-XPF interaction interaction have a synergistic effect with traditional NER inhibitors, in p53 positive cells. Furthermore, the synergy can be resumed in p53 negative cells upon reactivation of the TP53 gene.
View the meniscus: MicroCT strategies for enhancing microstructure visualization
Authors: Marchiori Gregorio , Maglio Melania , Martini Lucia , Visani Andrea , Zaffagnini Stefano , Fini Milena
Published: September 2021

The optimization of imaging protocols for soft tissue visualization is mandatory in the musculoskeletal field. Combining these techniques with histology and mechanics can provide a comprehensive structural and functional assessment of the tissue.
Angiogenesis biomarkers detection on a polymeric 3D printed device
Authors: Palmara Gianluca , Chiadò Alessandro , Chiappone Annalisa , Pirri Fabrizio , Roppolo Ignazio , Frascella Francesca
Published: September 2021

Polymeric 3D printed chips with intrinsic tuned functionalities were produced and employed for the detection of angiogenesis biomarkers.
Simulated models for testing performance of a radiofrequency ablation device for spine tumors
Authors: Rusinà Federica , Ravizza Alice , Pasquino Stefano , Muto Mario
Published: September 2021

Effectiveness of simulation models to assess performance a radiofrequency tumor ablation device.
In vitro Multi-level Approaches to Study Cadmium Neurotoxicity
Authors: Scrivani Marta , Forcella Matilde , Bovio Federica , Bogni Alessia , Fabbri Marco , Gribaldo Laura , Andò Sergio , Melchioretto Pasquale , Tringali Maria , Fusi Paola , Urani Chiara
Published: September 2021

Epidemiological data have related cadmium exposure to neurotoxicity. The combination of multi-level and complementary approaches provides a comprehensive view of mechanistic processes in neurotoxicity.
Nuclear receptor modulators: Catching information by machine learning
Authors: Valsecchi Cecile , Grisoni Francesca , Consonni Viviana , Ballabio Davide , Todeschini Roberto
Published: September 2021

Nuclear receptors (NRs) are involved in fundamental human health processes and are a relevant target for toxicological risk assessment. To help prioritize chemicals that can mimic natural hormones and be endocrine disruptors, computational models can be a useful tool.1,2 In this work we i) created an exhaustive collection of NR modulators and ii) applied machine learning methods to fill the data-gap and prioritize NRs modulators by building predictive models.
Dutch Youth's Smoking Behaviour during a Partial Covid-19 Lockdown
Authors: van Deelen Tessa R.D. , van den Putte Bas , Kunst Anton E. , Kuipers Mirte A.G.
Published: September 2021

Previous research found that adult smokers increased their smoking in response to the Covid-19 lockdown in spring 2020. This study explored changes in youth's smoking during, compared to before, the partial lockdown in the Netherlands in a cross-sectional sample of 287 adolescents. Smoking prevalence increased from 4.5% to 5.2%. Cigarette consumption remained the same on school days and increased with +1.9 cigarettes per weekend day. The largest increase in cigarette consumption on weekend days was observed for adolescents who 1) did not consider smoking a risk factor for contracting Covid-19 (+4.5), 2) had smoking siblings (+4.1), and 3) had smoking friends (+2.4). Youth without smoking friends (-0.8) and who considered smoking a risk factor for Covid-19 (-0.2) decreased their cigarette consumption.