bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CORRELATION BETWEEN COGNITIVE EVALUATION, COPING, AND STRESS RESPONSE OF STUDENTS WITH MEDICAL NEEDS RELATED WITH PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDERS
Authors: Kimie Tagawa  , Taishi Takezawa  , Tetsuro Takeda
Published: February 2022

The purpose of this study was to examine specific factors of students with medical needs related with psychosomatic disorders in the junior high school and high school sections of special needs schools, was to compare factors including stressor, stress response, cognitive appraisal, coping, and source of social support between students with and without disabilities, and was to clarify interactions among these factors. Results revealed that 74.13% of the students with disabilities experienced school non-attendance, received a diagnosis of psychosomatic disorders, and showed characteristics on developmental disabilities as their basic disabilities. It was also found there was strongly positive correlations between stress response and factors including “depression\anxiety,” “grumpy\angry,” and “physical symptoms” in the students with medical needs, compared to those without disabilities, which seemed to be specifically related to psychosomatic disorders. It was clarified that junior high school and high school students with psychosomatic disabilities could experience physical symptoms when trying to cope with stressful situations, and they also could easily become anxious when trying to ask others for assistance, which could result in conditions where they cannot achieve an appropriate stress-buffering effect.
Climate Change and Disability Issues in Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Xuan Hai
Published: February 2022

Despite of the fact that, disability issue as well as person with disability has been investigated and applied these research results in practice to support them to cover their basic human rights, be fully developed and included into the communities. However, researches on climate change with its impacts on the disabilty and how person with disability overcomes and adapts to climate change are considered as a limitation in the country. The contents of paper focuses on a very first step of research’s results on theoretical issues on climate change and disability in order to have an overall picture and some orientations towards this issue in current practice and the coming development phase in Vietnam.
Air pollution and its impact on children with disabilities: Teachers' awareness and influencing factors
Authors: Nguyen Thi Cam Huong , Nguyen Cong Khanh , Phan Thanh Long , Do Thi Thao , Bui The Hop
Published: February 2022

This study aims to find out teachers’ awareness of air pollution, how to response to it, how air pollution impact on children with disabilities and teachers’ attitudes on this issue through a survey of 3,221 teachers who are teaching in inclusive, integrated and special enviroment in 6 provinces and cities in different regions in Vietnam. The results showed that most of the teachers have the correct awareness about air pollution, responding methods with air pollution, and are aware of the negative impacts of air pollution on children with disabilities and children without disabilities, they felt worried and concerned more about this issue. According to teachers, children with disabilities suffer more negative impacts than children without disabilities. Children with chronic diseases are most affected by air pollution, followed by children with motor disabilities, then children with neurocognitive disorders, and finally, children with hearing impairment, visual impairment and children with language disability. Most of teachers were actively teaching children with disabilities deal with air pollution impact. Teachers' awareness and attitudes about air pollution and its impact on children with disabilities depend on age, working area and training status. There is a need for more research to clarify the impact of air pollution on the education of children with disabilities and education on responding skills for children with disabilities in the future.
Using songs in speech-sound correction for children with speech disorder aged 5 - 6: case studies
Authors: Nguyen Thi Thao , Tran Thi Minh Thanh
Published: February 2022

This article shows the case studies of solutions improving pronuciation for 03 children aged 5 - 6 years with speech sound disorders. The approach of using songs combined with sound correction techniques was in use. After 10-week piloting, these children made significant improvement in pronunciation. They could pronounced all 5 consonants \ʈ\, \x\, \ʗ\, \ɲ\, \ť\ with different ratio of accuracy. After the piloting, the children’s speech became more intelligeble, and they showed more confident in communication and integration as a result.
Accomodating some elements of teaching process for students with attention deficit\hyperactivity disorders in inclusive primary classroom
Authors: Nguyen Thi Hoa
Published: February 2022

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD is characterized by a pattern of behavioral problems, present in multiple settings that affect learning, social engagement and work. Accomodations in inclusive classroom facilitate for students with ADHD to participate in classroom activities. The article analyzes the accomodations in environment, objectives, content, methods, teaching organization form and assessment based on the characteristics of ADHD students, thereby helping students learn more effectively.
Emotional knowledge skills education for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) from 5 to 6 years old in a special education environment
Authors: Phan Thanh Long , Do Xuan Dung , Nguyen Thi Hien , Do Thi Loan , Ngo Thi Nguyet Anh
Published: February 2022

Emotional difficulties and social interaction are two of the most difficult characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The article conducted a survey on 35 children with ASD, 55 teachers, 53 parents who are intervening in educational institutions, and showed that: Teachers and parents have initially recognized the value, aims, content, form, and methods of organizing education in emotional identification abilities in children with ASD. However, there are still numerous challenges, and the efficiency is low. Subjective elements (family, school, children themselves) and objective factors (educational programs, documentation, etc.) influence the process of teaching emotional awareness abilities to children with ASD. The lessons learned are aimed at improving the process of educating children with ASD between the ages of 5 and 6 who have emotional awareness skills.
Case report of a rare thumb exostosis
Authors: Ababneh Faris A. , Essa Monther M. A. , Qasaimeh Motaz A. , Khub Raed A. , Beidas Mohamad J.
Published: February 2022

Thumb exostosis is a rare, benign, and acquired bony tumor of the distal phalanx of the thumb, the mass itself is typically painless, but pressure on the nail plate can result in pain and deformity of the involved digit. This study was conducted at King Hussein Medical Centre in Amman, Jordan. A 38-year-old male patient, medically free, presented with a right thumb ulnar aspect hard mass, and pain at that site of his thumb. He started to notice it since 1 year. On examination, a hard bony lesion around 1×1 cm in size was present on the ulnar aspect of the right thumb tip, with tight but healthy skin over it. X-ray radiographs of the hand showed a bony lesion in continuity with thumb distal phalanx ulnar aspect native cortical bone. Excisional biopsy was done from dead ulnar approach without nail bed removal was done, and histopathology result confirmed the diagnosis of thumb exostosis and no recurrence occurred either on clinical or radiological follow up till date.
An observational study to compare the outcomes of onlay technique with combined onlay-plug technique of mesh hernioplasty in inguinal hernia
Authors: Kulkarni Narendra D. , Adhikari Geet , Jadhav Gauri S.
Published: February 2022

Background: Inguinal Hernia is a common entity in general surgical practices across the world. Its management though appears to be straightforward, could still be a nightmare for a surgeon if not dealt with proper attention and care. Lichtenstein’s mesh hernioplasty is still one of the most popular surgeries performed for inguinal hernia repair across the world. At our institute, we commonly perform this surgery with either Onlay mesh hernioplasty technique or combined Onlay-Plug mesh technique. The double mesh placement had always kept us engaged in regards to its post-operative outcomes and its advantage over single onlay mesh. We were also keen to take the subject due to the scarce availability of the recent literature.Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted in the Department of Surgery, Dr. Hedgewar Hospital, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India on 200 patients who were randomly and equally divided into two groups. Patients in Group A underwent Onlay mesh hernioplasty surgery, while patients in Group B underwent combined Onlay-Plug mesh hernioplasty surgery. Post-operative outcomes were assessed in both groups for a period of six months.Results: There was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of post-operative pain, scrotal edema, cord tenderness, and wound infection as patients in Group 2 who underwent combined Onlay-Plug mesh repair were found to have more incidences of the above-mentioned post-operative outcomes.Conclusions: Single Onlay mesh placement is sufficient. There is no significant benefit of keeping an additional Plug/Inlay mesh in patients undergoing tension-free mesh inguinal hernioplasty as per our findings.
A rare case of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in adults-a diagnostic dilemma
Authors: Sehgal Vineet , Bhalla Lucky , Bansal Priyanshu , Arora Shaifali
Published: February 2022

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS) is a rare and severe post-infectious inflammatory disorder involving multiple systems (cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, dermatologic, nervous system, and haematological) without significant respiratory involvement. It is predominantly seen in children but sometimes in adults, usually after 3-6 weeks of COVID-19 infection or vaccination. It is postulated to be due to immune dysregulation. This case report adds to the limited literature available on post COVID MIS in adults, emphasizing how to reach the diagnosis after ruling out other differentials. Timely initiation of treatment gives gratifying results in most patients.
Skills Development of Indigenous Children, Youth, and Adults in Latin America and the Caribbean
Authors: Näslund-Hadley Emma , Santos Humberto
Published: February 2022

Para promover el acceso al desarrollo de habilidades entre las poblaciones indígenas, los planificadores de la educación requieren conocimientos tanto sobre los desafíos de la región como sobre las políticas que permitan cumplir dicho objetivo. En este estudio, mapeamos el estado de desarrollo de habilidades de niños, jóvenes y adultos indígenas en América Latina y el Caribe (ALC). Con base en datos de los censos de ALC y pruebas administradas a nivel regional y nacional, así como en estudios previos, identificamos los principales desafíos para el desarrollo de habilidades entre los pueblos indígenas de ALC en las cinco etapas de la vida: infancia/primera infancia, infancia y preadolescencia, adolescencia, adultez joven y edad adulta. También resumimos las políticas y programas basados en la evidencia que abordan las brechas de acceso y aprendizaje entre niños, jóvenes y adultos indígenas y no indígenas, brechas que afectan el desarrollo de habilidades a lo largo de la vida y la participación en el mercado laboral. Sobre la base de este análisis, destacamos las lecciones aprendidas y recomendamos líneas de acción.
Research Insights: Do Civil Servants Respond to Behavioral Interventions?
Authors: Scartascini Carlos , Zamora Paula
Published: February 2022

Las herramientas de la economía del comportamiento parecen ser efectivas para afectar los incentivos de los funcionarios para cumplir con los pedidos de acceso a la información pública en la ciudad de Buenos Aires. Las notificaciones de los pedidos que incorporan las recomendaciones de la economía del comportamiento hacen que los vencimientos sean más visibles y aumentan el cumplimiento. Otras estrategias tradicionales para mejorar el desempeño, como los programas de capacitación, no funcionan necesariamente según lo planeado. De hecho, algunas sesiones de capacitación sobre la importancia de la legislación provocaron un aumento de los retrasos. Dado que juntan individuos de distintos grupos, los programas de capacitación crearon efectos secundarios: el tiempo que un miembro del grupo de tratamiento tarda en responder a una solicitud aumenta con sus interacciones con miembros del grupo de control en los talleres.
Pedagogical support for the formation of communicative competence of students in the process of learning a foreign language
Authors: Pavlova N.Y.
Published: February 2022

The article is devoted to the issue of teaching a foreign language in a non-language university. The author draws the readers' attention to the pedagogical principles on which the learning process should be based. The university course of a foreign language is designed to be communicatively oriented and professionally directed, so its tasks are determined by communicative and cognitive needs of the students.
Основные тенденции функционирования рынка недвижимости и особенности регистрации сделок в период пандемии
Authors: Исаенко Н.М.
Published: February 2022

В статье исследуются операции с недвижимостью и влияние пандемии на рынок недвижимости, особенности регистрации сделок, статистика снижения цен и влияние изменений последних лет на владельцев недвижимости.
Predictor Associated with Unmet Need for Family Planning among Saudi Postpartum Women: Mind the Gap.
Authors: AL Mohaisen Samaher Mohammed , Bawazir Amen
Published: February 2022

Objective: This study aimed to explore the magnitude and related factors of the unmet need for postpartum family planning among Saudi women in Riyadh.
Methods: The cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2018 among postpartum women of less than 12 months. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the required data from 400 participants in primary health care (PHC) settings in Riyadh. Logistic regression model was used to determine the factors of unmet need.
Results: The proportion of unmet need for postpartum family planning among women was found to be 20.5%. Around half (55.8 %) of the participants reported that they had used family planning methods in the past. About 62% of the participants reported using modern contraceptive methods. Women over 30 years were 3 times more likely to be pregnant without using contraceptives (AOR:3.17; CI: 1.55-6.50; p: 0.002). Women who have 3 or more kids were 2.51 times more likely to experience unwanted pregnancies than women with fewer kids (OR: 2.55, CI: 1.17-5.56, p = 0.018).
Conclusion: The unmet need for postpartum family planning is almost double the global average and neighbour countries. There is a need to educate women about the importance of contraceptives use in the kingdom.
Kemijske analizne metode v kmetijstvu in toksične snovi v ekosistemih: Navodila za laboratorijske vaje
Authors: Kristl Janja
Published: February 2022

Navodila za vaje dopolnjujejo nekatere vsebinske sklope predavanj pri predmetih Kemijske analitične metode v kmetijsvtu in Toksične snovi v ekosistemih. Študentu pomagajo razumeti posamezne pojme (ekstrakcija, atomska absorpcijska spektrometrija, molekulska absorpcijska spektrometrija, tekočinska kromatografija, kislinski razklop) in laboratorijske postopke. V gradivu so opisani postopki priprave vzorcev in kvantitativne določitve natrijevega klorida, proteinov, skupnih fenolov, sladkorjev, oksalatov, vodikovega cianida v vzorcih živil in žveplovega dioksida v vinu. Vključena je tudi kvalitativna določitev nitrata in nitrita v ekstraktih živil ter kvalitativni testi za ugotavljanje prisotnosti naravnih in sintetičnih barvil. Vsebina zajema tudi določitev rastlinam dostopnega bakra ter vodotopne in biodostopne frakcije svinca v talnih vzorcih.
„Rodzinna Atmosfera” i „Uprzejma Obsługa”. W stronę substantywnej teorii obsługi ruchu turystycznego – komunikat z badań
Authors: Gorzko Marek
Published: February 2022

W artykule, który ma charakter komunikatu z badań, poświęconych interakcjom pomiędzy turystami a personelem podmiotów zajmujących się obsługą ruchu turystycznego, zaprezentowano jeden z ważnych aspektów pola przedmiotowego: konsekwencje obecności “Obcego” w przestrzeni udostępnionej.

Za pomocą procedur strategii teorii ugruntowanej wyróżniono dwie wiązki strategii modelowania pola interakcji z “obcymi”. “Uprzejma Obsługa” polega na takim zaaranżowaniu tego pola, które pozwala utrzymać równowagę pomiędzy kontrolą i otwartością na “obcego” poprzez utrzymanie go w swego rodzaju dystansie. “Rodzinna Atmosfera” z kolei polega na kontroli “obcych” poprzez włączenie tych, którzy przejdą specyficzny proces selekcji, w sieć więzi.
Perbandingan Uji Aktivitas Antibakteri Umbi Bawang Merah (Allium Cepa L) Dan Umbi Bawang Putih (Allium Sativum) Terhadap Pertumbuhan Bakteri Shigella Dysenteriae
Authors: Purnomo S Fahrurrozi Hari , Fitrianingsih Avin Ainur , Rahmah Zainabur , Milliana Alvi
Published: February 2022

Background :Diarrhea is one of the causes of morbidity and mortality in infants and children around the world. One of the causes of diarrhea is Shigella sp bacteria or shigellosis. Nowadays, many antibiotics resistant to the Shigella sp bacteria are one example of chloramphenicol, so it is necessary to have other alternatives such as natural ingredients. Objective: Determine the activity of the red onion (Allium cepa L) and garlic (Allium sativum), which is known to possess antibacterial phytochemical compounds against the Shigella dysenteriae bacteria. Method: This research is a laboratory experimental study to determine antibacterial activity using the Kirby-Bauer or diffusion method of discs and to determine the presence of Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bacterial Concentration (MBC). The study uses five treatments i.e., onion extracts and garlic extracts with a concentration of 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, control positive (Ciprofloxacin), and negative control (aquadest). Results: Red onion diffusion has the best antibacterial activity at concentrations 70% while garlic has the best antibacterial activity at a concentration of 70%. In this study, there were no MIC and MBC. The MIC data analyzed with the crucial test of Kruskal-Wallis (p 0.05) i.e., in onion extract p = 0.003 and in garlic P = 0.003, which means significant. The MBC Data is analyzed by crucial test (P 0.05) in the onion extract p = 0.003 and on garlic p = 0.04. Conclusion : the disc diffusion and the MBC can be concluded that garlic extract can inhibit the growth of S. dysenteriae compared to red onion extracts. onion extracts).
PENGAMBANGAN SISTEM NANOSTRUCTURED LIPID CARRIER (NLC) DAUN Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium (Trev.) Vis DENGAN VARIASI KONSENTRASI LIPID
Authors: Listiyana Anik , Mutiah Roihatul , Suyadinata Arief , Salsabilla Farida Rahma
Published: February 2022

Ethanol extract 96% of Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium (Trev.) Vis leaves are proven to have anticancer activity. However, these compounds have low solubility in water and fat. To improve the bioavailability of preparations, the development of drug design in the form of Nanostructured Lipid Carrier (NLC) is carried out.The aim this study was to determine the effect of differences in lipid concentration of Monostearin and Oleic Acid in the formulation of the NLC system of Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium (Trev.) Vis leaves, which produced good physicochemical characteristics including organoleptic characteristics, pH, viscosity, particle size, and drug entrapment efficiency. Making is done using the High Shear Homogenization method. Organoleptic tests showed ideal results for the Nanostructured Lipid Carrier (NLC) system, the resulting pH values in formula 1 (7.0 ± 0.12), formula 2 (6.7 ± 0.17) and formula 3 (6.8 ± 0.2)), the viscosity value of formula 1 (55.66 ± 2.84 cPs), formula 2 (28.86 ± 3.91 cPs), and formula 3 (28.57 ± 16.85 cPs). Particle size of formula 1 (5530 ± 320.47 nm), formula 2 (5337 ± 671.44 nm) and formula 3 (4676 ± 2215.75 nm)). The entrapment efficiency value of formula 1 drugs (33.55%), formula 2 (38.77%), formula 3 (83.75%). Based on the characterization result, the best formula was obtained at a lipid concentration of 10%, which was used for the formula of the NLC system of Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium (Trev.) Vis leaves for oral anticancer preparations
Path Analysis (Analisis Jalur) : Pengaruh quality work life terhadap employee engagement dan turnover intention perawat Rumah Sakit
Authors: Indrawan Doby
Published: February 2022

Latar belakang: Turnover terjadi di semua bidang organisasi, tidak terkecuali di bidang kesehatan. Turnover perawat di rumah sakit berdampak langsung pada kualitas layanan karena perawat merupakan ujung tombak pelayanan. Turnover dapat diprediksi dari besarnya turnover intention yang dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor diantaranya quality work life dan employee engagement.Tujuan: mengetahui pengaruh quality work life terhadap employee engagement dan turnover intention perawat di rumah sakit.Metode: Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner yang dibagikan pada 35 responden di Rumah Sakit Ananda. Data dianalisis menggunakan analisis jalur.Hasil: studi menunjukkan terdapat pengaruh quality work life terhadap employee engagement dan employee engagement terhadap turnover intention.Kesimpulan: ada pengaruh quality work life terhadap turnover intention melalui employee engagement.Keywords: Quality work life, employee engagement, turnover intention
Hubungan Durasi Olahraga dengan Durasi Penggunaan Internet dan Tingkat Keparahan Depresi pada Mahasiswa UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta
Authors: Sainsiana Amalia , Arian Andhika , Azzahra Amadea , Asmar Azmul , Hudiya Aninditha , Hilmi Haifa F , Nisa Yunita F. , Noor Isa M , Hendarmin Laifa Annisa
Published: February 2022

Background: Physical exercises provide benefits for everyone. Riset Kesehatan Dasar 2018 shows increased proportion of Indonesian who lack of exercise from 26.1% to 33.5%. Inadequate exercise can reduce productivity which can lead to excessive internet use and increasing the severity of depression. Objectives: To know the association between duration of exercise against duration of internet usage and the severity of depression amongst Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta students. Methods: This is a non-experimental quantitative cross-sectional study on students of State Islamic University Jakarta using Patient Health Questionnaire-9 instrument, which has been validated by Confirmatory Factor Analysis method. Data were analysed by (1) descriptive statistics to obtain respondents general characteristics and the variables, (2) independent sample T-test to analyze the mean difference between the variables of men and women, (3) linear regression test to examine the relationship between the variables. Results: From 704 respondents, we found that 62.1% lacked of exercise, 57.8% using internet excessively, and 71.3% suffering moderate to severe depression. Furthermore, these results were common in women. There was significant negative association between duration of exercise (p-value = 0.000) and duration of internet usage, significant negative association between duration of exercise (p-value = 0.000) with the severity of depression, and significant positive association between duration of internet usage (p-value = 0.031) with the severity of depression. Conclusions: There is a significant association between duration of exercise with duration of internet usage and the severity of depression amongst Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta students. Keyword : Exercise, Excessive Internet Use, Internet Addiction, Depression, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
Duygudurum ve Anksiyete Bozukluklarında Psikonöroimmünolojik Süreçler ve Psikoterapi ile İlişkisi
Authors: YILMAZ Ceyhun , İKİZER Gözde
Published: February 2022

Duygudurum ve anksiyete bozukluklarının yaygınlık oranlarının yüksekliği ve bu bozukluklarla ilişkili işlev bozuklukları nedeniyle, bu bozuklukların daha iyi anlaşılması, önlenmesi ve tedavi edilmesi oldukça önemlidir. Psikolojik ve diğer biyolojik nedensel faktörlerin ve mekanizmaların yanı sıra, inflamatuar biyobelirteçlerin, özellikle de sitokinlerin, duygudurum ve anksiyete bozukluklarının kökeninde ve sürdürülmesinde rolü olduğu kabul edilmektedir. Buradan hareketle, birtakım çalışmalar psikoterapi müdahalelerinin sitokin düzeylerinin de dahil olduğu nöroimmünolojik parametreler üzerindeki etkisine odaklanmıştır. Bu derleme, duygudurum ve anksiyete bozuklukları ve bunların sağaltımında yaygın olarak kullanılan psikoterapi yaklaşımları ile ilişkili psikonöroimmünolojik faktörlerden, özellikle sitokin düzeylerindeki değişimleri tartışmayı hedeflemektedir. Alanyazındaki çalışmaların çoğunda ilgili bozukluklar için psikoterapi alan bireylerde özellikle pro-inflamatuar sitokinlerin düzeylerinin azaldığı gösterilirken, anti-inflamatuar sitokinlerin düzeylerinin ise yükseldiği bildirilmiştir. Yine de çalışma desenlerinin çeşitliliği çalışmalar arasında bulguların kıyaslanmasında ve çalışmaların çoğunun kesitsel desene sahip olması psikiyatrik semptomatoloji ve immünolojik parametreler arasındaki neden-sonuç ilişkilerinin anlaşılmasında zorluk yaratmaktadır. Psikonöroimmünoloji alanında yapılacak gelecek çalışmalarda örneklem gruplarının ve ölçüm yöntemlerinin dikkatle belirlenmesi önemlidir. Ayrıca belirli psikoterapi yaklaşımlarının anti-inflamatuar etkileri olabileceğini gösteren bulguların bu yaklaşımlara özgü olup olmadığının anlaşılması için daha fazla sayıda psikoterapi sonuç çalışmasına ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır.
Aplicación del consentimiento informado por los estudiantes de optometría de la Universidad de la Salle en la práctica clínica
Authors: Mora Parra Carlos Mauricio , Farfán Barajas Karen Lorena , Granados Forero Geraldine Sofía
Published: February 2022

El consentimiento informado es un documento médico-legal que aparece en la normatividad colombiana desde 1981. Es una exigencia ética y un derecho del paciente, frente a procedimientos y cuidados médicos. Si bien la aplicación del consentimiento informado en la Clínica de Optometría de la Universidad de la Salle, por estudiantes en práctica, antes de realizar diferentes procedimientos al paciente, es cotidiana, no se tenía información del nivel de conocimientos sobre este y su aplicación. El objetivo del presente estudio es determinar los conocimientos de los estudiantes de optometría sobre el consentimiento informado y cómo lo aplican en el contexto de su práctica clínica. Se hizo un estudio descriptivo de corte transversal, en el que los estudiantes diligenciaron un cuestionario autoadministrado de conocimientos y a quienes se observó durante el proceso de obtención del consentimiento de parte de los pacientes y se diligenció una lista de verificación. Se evidenció un alto porcentaje de falencias en algunos ítems relevantes al momento de indicar quién podía ampliar la información entregada. Se concluye que los estudiantes poseen un conocimiento teórico alto del contenido del consentimiento informado y le dan una gran importancia como requisito para realizar procedimientos optométricos específicos en la Clínica de Optometría. Se recomienda, capacitación constante a los practicantes para la obtención del consentimiento informado.
Managing Information Communication Technology and Effectiveness of Electricity Distribution Companies: A Re-Strategizing and Evolving Paradigms
Authors: Godbless Eromafuru Edward , Israel OMOYE Ezie
Published: February 2022

Preponderance of literature on the effects of information communication technology addressed ICT functionality and usage majorly, leaving a lacuna in strategic alignment and management of ICT systems and processes. The study investigates the impact of Information Communication Technology Management (ICTM) on organizational effectiveness of Electricity Distribution Companies. Hypotheses were formulated to guide the study which relied on the survey research design. The population consisting of 937 was taken from the staff of the major electricity distribution companies in Nigerian namely: Port-Harcourt and Benin Electricity Distribution companies and subsidiaries; a sample of 280 was selected. Questionnaire was structured and administered through online survey. Consistency of instruments was confirmed at Cronbach Alpha value of 0.93 and Confirmatory Factor Analysis used to assess strength of the good fit of variables that predict the variables. Results affirmed significant relationship between ICTM’s constructs of facility availability, integration, polices, and effectiveness of Nigerian Electricity Distribution Companies.
MODALITAS SEBAGAI PERANTI SISTEM APPRAISAL DALAM TEKS IKLAN KULINER KHAS SEMARANG DI MEDIA INTERNET
Authors: Setyawati Nanik , Santosa Riyadi , Sumarlam Sumarlam , Purnanto Dwi
Published: February 2022

Persuasive power in the language of advertising can be reflected in the structure of words, phrases, or clauses in the contents of written or spoken advertisements. Most ad text uses verbal and nonverbal symbols to convey the intent and purpose. The use of language in advertising is adjusted to the needs and to achieve the purpose of the ad. Linguistic research specifically looking at appraisal devices in culinary text advertisements on the internet has an important role in uncovering the ideology of their makers. Through appraisal device studies, especially modalities in ad text on the internet media will be able to know and understand the attitude of advertisers towards the reality that surrounds them, namely their assessment of the advertised goods and the assessment of their environment. This qualitative research refers to Sudaryanto's opinion in providing data and data analysis. Provision of data using the method of referencing and note taking. Data analysis methods and techniques use the method of sharing with basic techniques, namely techniques for direct elements; while the advanced technique uses the technique of fade and dressing techniques. Through a series of analyzes, it was found that there was a use of modality: intentional, epistemic, deontic, and dynamic in the culinary ad text typical of Semarang.
SINEMATIK TEROR: EKSEPSIONALISME AMERIKA DAN PROPAGANDA ANTI-ISLAM DALAM FILM 12 STRONG
Authors: Azza Sekar Yolanda , Prihatika Yusrina Dinar
Published: February 2022

The concept of American exceptionalism in American cinema is a way for propagandists to instill certain values or doctrines in the audience. This is clearly depicted through the narrative and non-narrative aspects where each dialogue, characterization, setting and also the way the camera take a shot reflects an effort of exceptionalism that is implanted throughout the film. These efforts led to the practice of propaganda against Islam and Muslim. By using a descriptive analysis method described using binary opposition theory, this research reveals the existence of American exceptionalism indoctrination which has an impact on the emergence of anti-Islamic ideology. The existence of a propaganda technique that is reflected in the film, such as card stacking, creates a cinematic terror in the film about the depiction of Middle Eastern people, especially Muslims.
A Novel Fluoroscopic View for Improved Assessment of the Safety of the Posterosuperior Screw in Femoral Neck Fracture Fixation
Authors: Terhune E. Bailey , Polce Evan M. , Williams Joel C.
Published: February 2022

Background:

The purpose of the present study was to determine specific fluoroscopic views of the femoral neck to accurately identify partially extraosseous (“in-out-in”; IOI) placement of the posterosuperior screw for fixation of femoral neck fractures.

Methods:

A 3.2-mm guide pin was placed in the posterosuperior aspect of 2 synthetic femur models: 1 entirely intraosseous and 1 IOI. Sequential fluoroscopic images were made at 5° intervals in order to identify which fluoroscopic projections identified IOI guide pin placement. These images were utilized to inform screw placement and assessment in the second phase of the study, which involved the use of cadaveric specimens. In Phase II, the posterosuperior screw of the inverted triangle was placed in 10 cadaveric specimens with use of a standard posteroanterior fluoroscopic view and 1 of 2 lateral views, either (1) neck in line with the shaft, i.e., 0° lateral; or (2) a −15° rollunder view. The final fluoroscopic views (i.e., the posteroanterior and multiple lateral and oblique views) were randomized and blinded for review by 10 orthopaedic residents and 5 attending orthopaedic traumatologists. Specimens were stripped of soft tissue and inspected for screw perforation.

Results:

Overall accuracy of respondents was 68.8%, with no difference between the attending traumatologists (71.8%) and resident surgeons (67.4%; p = 0.173). Interobserver reliability was moderate (κ = 0.496). Dissection identified that 4 (40%) of 10 screws were extraosseous. All of the extraosseous screws were placed with use of the 0° lateral view. The −15° rollunder lateral view was the most sensitive (81.7%) and specific (92.2%) view for identifying IOI screw placement.

Conclusions:

Surgeons often utilize the standard posteroanterior and 0° lateral fluoroscopic views to safely place screws; however, many of these screws are IOI. The addition of a −15° rollunder lateral view significantly improved identification of IOI screws in the posterosuperior femoral neck. Unidentified IOI screw placement may result in damage to the blood supply of the femoral head.
Detection limits of trinitrotoluene and ammonium nitrate in soil by Raman spectroscopy
Authors: Schlack Trevor , Beal Samuel , Corriveau Elizabeth , Clausen Jay
Published: February 2022

The detection limit of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) and ammonium nitrate (AN) in mixtures of Ottawa sand (OS) was studied using a Raman microscope applying conventional calibration curves, Pearson correlation coefficients, and two-sample t-tests. By constructing calibration curves, the conventionally defined detection limits were estimated to be 1.9 ± 0.4% by mass in OS and 1.9 ± 0.3% by mass in OS for TNT and AN. Both TNT and AN were detectable in concentrations as low as 1% by mass when Pearson correlation coefficients were used to compare averaged spectra to a library containing spectra from a range of soil types. AN was detectable in concentrations as low as 1% by mass when a test sample of spectra was compared to the same library using two-sample t-tests. TNT was not detectable at a concentration of 1% by mass when using two-sample t-tests.
Effect of Supervisory Leadership on Discipline, Dedication and Its Implications on Teaching Competence of English Teachers in the Digital Era
Authors: Masrur Masrur
Published: February 2022

For this study, the focus will be on evaluating the impact of supervisory leadership on the professionalism of Samarinda's English instructors in the cyber era. MTs principals and English instructors were the subjects of the investigation. A descriptive quantitative technique is adopted in this study. Observation, questionnaires, and documentation were used for data collection, and regression is used for data analysis. There were 110 participants in this study's population, which included principals and English teachers from public and private MTs in Samarinda.  As a result of the need for observation and knowledge, the study was conducted at public and private MTs throughout Samarinda, with the purpose of examining the Effect of Supervisory Leadership on Discipline and Dedication and its Implications on Improving the Teaching Competence of English Teachers in Public and Private MTs throughout Samarinda during the Digital Era. The findings demonstrate that supervisory leadership through discipline indicates an indirect and significant impact on the teaching competency of English teachers in both public and private MTs in Samarinda. Furthermore, these findings demonstrate that the supervisory leadership, as evidenced by his or her dedication, has a substantial impact on the teaching competency of English teachers in both public and private MTs across Samarinda.
Compressed image transmission in precoded OFDM VLC systems
Authors: Wang Zhongpeng , Hou Yingying , Wang Zhizhuo
Published: February 2022

In this paper, a compressed image transmission scheme is proposed in a precoded orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM)-based visible light communication (VLC) system. First, an image is divided into sub-block images; then, each block image is sampled by block-based compressive sensing (BCS) based on the Hadamard sparse basis matrix with a partial DCT measurement matrix. The resulting data are transformed into bit stream, which is transmitted in a DFT precoded OFDM-based VLC. We propose an integrated end-to-end OFDM-based VLC system platform, including BCS, quantization, VLC link, and OFDM transmission. The simulation results prove the effectiveness of the proposed simulation platform. The bit error rate (BER) and peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR) performances of the simulation platform are evaluated as well. The simulation results show that different images result in different BER and PSNR performances in the proposed precoded OFDM-VLC system. The larger the information entropy of images, the better the PSNR and BER performances. In addition, the PAPR of the DFT precoded OFDM can be significantly reduced compared to that of the conventional OFDM for compressed image data.
Quantifying The Leadership and Social Media Predictors of Violence and Racism during the January 6th Attack on the Capitol
Authors: Li Qinghua , King Brayden , Uzzi Brian
Published: February 2022

Protests involving brute force are growing in number and are now viewed as one of the mostly likely sources of collective violence in the U.S.1 Yet our scientific understanding of how violent protests is related to leadership rhetoric and social media communications during protests remains nascent2–6. Here we analyze new data from the U.S. Capitol insurrection to quantify the links between leadership actions, social media communications, and levels of violence and racism during on the day of 1/6/21. Using Granger causality methods to analyze former President Trump’s tweets, #StopTheSteal tweets, rally speeches, and live-action videos, we find that Trump’s tweets and speech predicted rioters’ levels of violence and weapons use. Trump’s tweets also predicted increased levels of the #StopTheSteal tweets, which in turn predict escalations in attacks and beatings, dangerous weapons, and symbols of racism. NLP analyses indicate that a tweet’s sentiment predicts different forms of violence and racism and at different levels. The findings demonstrate how the interplay of authority figure behavior and social media is predictive of shifts from peaceful protest to physical violence.
Paleoclimate-induced stress on polar forested ecosystems prior to the Permian–Triassic mass extinction
Authors: Gulbranson Erik , Mellum Morgan , Corti Valentina , Dahlseid Aidan , Atkinson Brian , Ryberg Patricia , Cornamusini Gianluca
Published: February 2022

The end Permian extinction (EPE) has been considered to be contemporaneous on land and in the oceans. However, re-examined floristic records and new radiometric ages from Gondwana indicate a nuanced terrestrial ecosystem response to EPE global change. Paleosol geochemistry and climate simulations indicate paleoclimate change likely caused the demise of the widespread glossopterid ecosystems on Gondwana. Here, we evaluate the climate response of plants to the EPE via dendrochronology to produce annual-resolution records of tree ring growth for a succession of Late Permian and early Middle Triassic fossil forests from Antarctica. Paleosol geochemistry provides a broader context paleoclimate history. The plant responses to this paleoclimate change were accompanied by enhanced stress during the latest Permian. These results suggest that paleoclimate change during the Late Permian exerted significant stress on high-latitude forests, consistent with the hypothesis that climate change was likely the primary driver of the extinction of the glossopterid ecosystems.
Outcome of Febrile Neutropenic Patients Treated for Bacteriuria in Hematology
Authors: DELAYE Thomas , Diaz José Miguel Torregrosa , Vallée Maxime , Hernanz Maria Pilar Gallego , Gyan Emmanuel , Lanotte Philippe , Roblot France , Rammaert Blandine
Published: February 2022

IntroductionPositive urine sample is a frequent finding in post-chemotherapy febrile neutropenia (FN) and can lead to prolonged antibiotic therapy. The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of bacteriuria episodes in FN patients receiving targeted antibiotic therapy.Materials and methodsA multicentric retrospective study was conducted over a four-year period (2014-2019). All consecutive first bacteriuria episodes (≤2 bacteria with at least ≥103 CFU/mL) during FN in hospitalized adult patients for hematological malignancies were included. Relapse and recurrence were defined by fever or urinary tract symptoms (UTS) with the same bacterial subspecies in urine occurring ≤ 7 days and ≤30 days, respectively, after antibiotic discontinuation. Mortality rate was determined at 30 days. Targeted antibiotic therapy ≤10 days for women and ≤14 for men was considered as short course.ResultsAmong 97 patients, 105 episodes were analyzed; 67.6% occurred in women, 41.9% in AML patients, 17.1% were bacteremic, 14.2% presented with UTS, and 61.9% were treated with short-course antibiotic treatment. One death was reported. In men, no relapse/recurrence was noted, even in the short-course antibiotic group. In women, 2.8% of episodes treated with short-course antibiotic led to relapse or recurrence.ConclusionsRelapse, recurrence, and mortality were uncommon events in FN patients experiencing bacteriuria episode, whatever the antibiotic duration. To distinguish asymptomatic bacteriuria from infection remained challenging in women. In men, the withdrawal of systematic urinalysis at onset of FN could lead to insufficient bacteriuria diagnosis and treatment.
Neuroprotective Effects of Theobromine in Permanent Bilateral Common Carotid Artery Occlusion Rat Model of Cerebral Hypoperfusion
Authors: Bhat Javeed Ahmad , Kumar Manish
Published: February 2022

Cerebral hypoperfusion (CH) is a common underlying mechanism of dementia disorders linked to aberrations in the neurovascular unit. Hemodynamic disturbances adversely affect cellular energy homeostasis that triggers a sequence of events leading to irrevocable damage to the brain and neurobehavioral discrepancies. Theobromine is a common ingredient of many natural foods consumed by a large population worldwide. Theobromine has shown health benefits in several studies, attributed to regulation of calcium homeostasis, phosphodiesterase, neurotransmission, and neurotrophins. The current study evaluated the neuroprotective potential of theobromine against CH in the permanent bilateral common carotid artery occlusion (BCCAO) prototype. Wistar rats were distributed in Sham-operated (S), S+T100, CH, CH+T50, and CH+T100 groups. Animals received permanent BCCAO or Sham treatment on day 1. Theobromine (50, 100 mg/kg) was given orally in animals subjected to BCCAO for 14 days daily. CH caused neurological deficits (12-point scale), motor dysfunction, and memory impairment in rats. Treatment with theobromine significantly attenuated neurological deficits and improved sensorimotor functions and memory in rats with CH. In biochemistry investigation of the entire brain, findings disclosed reduction in brain oxidative stress, inflammatory intermediaries (tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-1β and -6, nuclear factor-κB), markers of cell demise (lactate dehydrogenase, caspase-3), acetylcholinesterase activity, and improvement in γ-aminobutyric acid quantity in rats that were given theobromine for 14 days daily after CH. Histopathological analysis substantiated attenuation of neurodegenerative changes by theobromine. The findings of this study indicated that theobromine could improve neurological scores, sensorimotor abilities, and memory in CH prototype.
The mammalian Kalrn locus gives rise to several novel long non-coding RNAs
Authors: Pal Muneesh , Chaubey Divya , Tanwar Mohit , Pillai Beena
Published: February 2022

The KALRN gene encodes several multi-domain protein isoforms that localise to neuronal synapses, and play dynamic roles in shaping axonal outgrowth, dendrite morphology and dendritic spine re-modelling. The genomic locus is implicated in several neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric diseases including autism, schizophrenia and bipolar disease. Mutations in the coding regions, inherited in a classical Mendelian manner, have also been implicated in certain forms of autism and intellectual disability. At the molecular level, the protein isoforms, encoded by reported transcript isoforms, share some core domains arising from the central exons, while other domains, especially towards the C terminal may be selectively incorporated. This heterogeneity seems to confer the ability to grow and retract dendritic spines, thus making Kalirin a critical and dynamic player in dendritogenesis. We have previously shown that in the zebrafish genome, a novel brain specific non-coding RNA arising from the 5’ end of the Kalirin gene, durga regulates neuronal morphology. In search of the mammalian equivalent, we characterized the mammalian KALRN loci in detail, annotating multiple novel non-coding RNAs, including linear and circular variants, through analysis of transcriptomics data and experimental approaches. By comparing the mouse and human loci and studying the expression of the novel lncRNAs arising from the locus during differentiation of primary cortical neurons in culture, we show that certain non-coding RNAs arising from the locus show a temporal expression profile that coincides with a subset of Kalirin protein coding isoforms. In humans, mouse and zebrafish the 5’end of the KALRN locus gives rise to a chromatin associated lncRNA that is present in adult ovaries besides being expressed during brain development and in certain regions of the adult brain. Besides correcting some of the annotations available in public databases, we propose that this lncRNA arising from the 5’end of the KALRN locus is the mammalian ortholog of zebrafish lncRNA durga.