bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prognostic value of suppression of tumorigenesis-2 (ST2) for cardiovascular events in coronary artery disease patients with and without diabetes mellitus
Authors: Li Man , Duan Lei , Cai Yulun , Hao Benchuan , Chen Jianqiao , Li Huiying , Liu Hongbin
Published: November 2020

Background: Suppression of tumorigenesis-2 (ST2) is implicated in myocardial overload and has long been recognized as an inflammation marker related to heart failure and acute coronary syndromes, but data on the prognostic value of ST2 in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) remain limited. This study sought to investigate the prognostic value of ST2 in patients with established coronary artery disease and its predictive value in CAD patients with or without type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Methods: A total of 3641 consecutive patients were included in this prospective cohort study. The primary end point was major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs). The secondary end point was all-cause death. The association between ST2 and outcomes was investigated using multivariable Cox regression.Results: During a median follow-up of 6.4 years, 775 patients had the occurrence of MACEs and 275 patients died. Kaplan-Meier survival estimates indicated that the patients with higher levels of ST2 (ST2> 19 ng/ml) had a significantly increased risk of MACEs (log-rank p＜0.001) and all-cause death (log-rank p<0.001). Multiple Cox regression models showed that higher level of ST2 was an independent predictor for MACEs developments (HR=1.36, 95% CI 1.17-1.56, p<0.001) and all-cause death (HR=2.01, 95% CI 1.56-2.59, p<0.001). The addition of ST2 to established risk factors significantly improved risk prediction of the composite outcome of MACEs and all-cause death (C-statistic, net reclassification index, and integrated discrimination improvement, all p<0.05). Subgroup analyses showed that ST2 remained a significant predictor of MACEs and all-cause death in patients with and without T2DM in multivariable models.Conclusions: A higher level of ST2 is significantly associated with long-term MACEs and all-cause death in CAD patients with and without T2DM. ST2 may provide incremental prognostic value beyond traditional risk factors.
Characterization and genetic diversity of Helicobacter pylori type IV secretion system components CagI and CagN and their association with clinical outcomes among Iranian patients
Authors: Azizimoghaddam Yasaman , Kermanpour Sadaf , Mirzaei Nasrin , Houri Hamidreza , Yadegar Abbas , Kumar Navin , Aghdaei Hamid Asadzadeh , Zali Mohammad Reza
Published: November 2020

Background: A number of cagPAI genes in H. pylori genome was proposed to be the most probably evolved under a diversifying selection and evolutionary pressure. Among them, CagI and CagN are described as a part of the two different-operon of cagPAI that are involved in the T4SS, but the definite association of these factors with clinical manifestations is unclear.Methods: A total of 70 H. pylori isolates were obtained from different gastroduodenal patients. All isolates were examined for the presence of primary H. pylori virulence genes by PCR analysis. Direct DNA sequence analysis was performed for the cagI and cagN genes. The results were compared with reference strain.Results: The cagI, cagN, cagA, cagL, vacA s1m1, vacA s1m2, vacA s2m2, babA2, sabA and dupA genotypes were detected in 80%, 91.4%, 84%, 91.4%, 32.8%, 42.8%, 24.4%, 97.1%, 84.3%, and 84.3% of the total isolates, respectively. The most variable codon usage in cagI was observed at residues 20 to 25, 55 to 60, 94, 181 to 199, 213 to 221, 241 to 268, and 319 to 320, while the most variable codon usage in CagN hypervariable motif (CagNHM) was observed at residues 53 to 63. Sequencing data analysis of cagN revealed a hypothetical hexapeptide motif (EAKDEN/K) in residues of 278-283 among six H. pylori isolates, which needs further studies to evaluate its putative function.Conclusion: The present study demonstrated a high prevalence of cagI and cagN genes among Iranian H. pylori isolates with gastroduodenal diseases. Furthermore, no significant correlation between cagI and cagN variants and clinical outcomes was observed in present study. However, all patients had high prevalence of cagPAI genes including cagI, cagN, cagA and cagL that indicates more potential role of these genes in disease outcome.
Potential Alternative Tree Species as Substrates for Forest Farming of Log-grown Shiitake Mushrooms in the Southeastern United States
Authors: Frey Gregory E. , Durmus Tarik , Sills Erin O. , Isik Fikret , Comer Marcus M.
Published: November 2020

Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is an edible mushroom-producing fungus. “Natural log-grown” shiitake mushrooms are favored by consumers and are often produced by small farmers and hobbyists in the United States. The tree species most often recommended as a substrate for shiitake is white oak (Quercus alba), which has many other economic uses. We tested two strains of shiitake in log substrates of three common, low-value tree species in the southeastern United States to identify potential alternatives to white oak. We found that sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) was a good substitute for white oak, both in terms of mushroom production and financial returns. Red maple (Acer rubrum) had less potential, with lower production and marginal financial returns, and ailanthus (Ailanthus altissima) was not a suitable alternative substrate. Of the two shiitake strains tested, a commercially available strain performed better than a naturalized strain that was isolated from an uninoculated log. Further research is needed to identify other potential alternative substrates and production techniques in the southeastern United States and other regions.
Combining Ability of Husk Extension, Maysin Content, and Corn Earworm Resistance
Authors: Moore Virginia M. , Tracy William F.
Published: November 2020

Corn earworm (Helicoverpa zea) is a destructive pest with limited management options in sweet corn (Zea mays) production. Increased husk extension and the presence of the C-glycosyl flavone maysin are two proposed mechanisms for improving corn earworm resistance in corn cultivars. A factorial mating design was conducted to test hybrid combinations of sweet corn inbreds with long husks and/or maysin to identify candidates for future cultivar development. The mating design had seven male parents, including three commercial sweet corn inbreds (Wh9261, We11401, and Wt1001) and four inbreds selected for maysin content (Maysin1, 2, 3, and 4), and five female parents, including two commercial sweet corn inbreds (Ia453su and Ia5125su) and three inbreds with long, thick, tight husks (A684su, A685su, and A686su). Hybrids were evaluated for ear length, husk length, maysin content, and corn earworm resistance at six environments in 2016 and 2017. Relationships between husk extension, maysin, and corn earworm resistance were inconsistent, but five inbreds produced hybrids with significantly lower corn earworm infestation and/or damage, demonstrating potential to confer resistance to the corn earworm.
Extensão Rural Agroecológica: experiências para (trans)formação no Ensino Superior em Agroecologia
Authors: AMARAL MELLO Ana Paula de Oliveira , OLIVEIRA Renata Evangelista de
Published: November 2020

A Agroecologia vem se constituindo como uma das bases de um novo paradigma de Desenvolvimento Rural e, nessa abordagem, a Extensão Rural é um instrumento fundamental no processo de construção de saberes: agentes da extensão rural são agentes de transformação. Este trabalho evidencia ações em Extensão Universitária, pautadas no conceito de Extensão Rural Agroecológica, que vêm acontecendo, por iniciativa de educandos, no Centro de Ciências Agrárias da Universidade Federal de São Carlos (Campus Araras), desde 2009.
Violência contra a mulher: um diálogo com estudantes do ensino médio
Authors: De NOVAIS Melissa , SANTOS Jaqueline Aguiar dos , LABIAK Fernanda Pereira , NUNES Ariella Cappellari
Published: November 2020

O presente relato de experiência tem como objetivo analisar e socializar uma intervenção de conscientização e de prevenção da violência contra a mulher, promovida por extensionistas do projeto Direito Intergeracional e Transversalidade da Universidade do Vale do Itajaí em São José (SC), com estudantes do ensino médio de uma escola pública estadual. A partir da atividade de intervensão realizada,  que se deu por meio de palestra, pôde ser debatido com os estudantes questões relacionadas à violência contra mulher, procurando ampliar e entender o conhecimento dos estudantes acerca do tema. Observou-se uma ampla participação dos estudantes, a necessidade de lugar de fala em torno da temática e a auto-reflexão em torno das próprias atitudes, comprovando que a educação sobre a violência é uma forma eficiente de prevenção e que a extensão universitária possui papel privilegiado e relevante em promover mudanças culturais e sociais na comunidade e na educação da comunidade acadêmica.
EFFECT OF INTEGRATED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON YIELD AND PASSIVE POOLS OF SOIL ORGANIC CARBON IN LONG TERM FERTILIZER EXPERIMENT
Authors:   Dept. of Agricultural Science, Sharda University, Greater Noida-2010306, UP, India., Tripura Pradip , Mandal Asit ,   Division of Soil Biology, Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal-462038, MP, India., Poalara K.B. ,   Dept. of Soil Science and Agri. Chemistry, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh-362001, Gujarat, India.
Published: November 2020

Soil organic carbon (SOC) plays a vital role order to improve soil properties and sustainable production. The different fractions of SOM are more effective in indicating changes in soil use than total soil organic matter content. The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of integrated nutrient management (INM) on yields and passive pools of soil organic carbon (SOC) under groundnut-wheat cropping sequence of a Haplustepts soil. Such studies were for the first time initiated in long term field experiments initiated during kharif 1999 at Junagadh, Gujarat. Effect on varying doses of N, NP, NPK, NPK with FYM, Zn, S and Rhizobium on yields and passive pools of SOC viz., Humic acid, Fulvic acid and Humin was conducted after 16 year of groundnut-wheat crop sequence was studied. The result of the two was compared and conclusion deduced. The result revealed that application of 50% NPK + FYM @ 10 t ha-1 to groundnut and 100% NPK to wheat significantly increased the groundnut pod and haulm yield, wheat grain and straw yield. The highest and significant increase passive pools of soil organic carbon viz., Humic acid, Fulvic acid and Humin was also observed under combine application of 50% NPK + FYM @ 10 t ha-1 to groundnut and 100% NPK to wheat. These results indicate that long-term integrated use of FYM with chemical fertilizers or use of FYM alone exerted significant effect on the passive pools of soil organic carbon.
USING GAIL MODEL FOR BREAST CANCER RISK ASSESSMENT OF SAUDI FEMALES LIVING AT NATIONAL GUARD RESIDENTIAL CITY, JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA
Authors:   ijar, Alnemari Reem , Khouja Jumana , Alnemari Abdulrahman , Abo Alamah Wajd , Alnemari Reham
Published: November 2020

Background: The primary reason for cancer death in women worldwide is breast cancer. It is also the most prevalent cancer in Saudi Arabia. The risk factors for breast cancer development have been divided into modifiable, which can be prevented, and non modifiable risks. Factors such as menarche at early age and family history of breast cancer are nonmodifiable risks, while lifestyle-related behaviors such as dietary habits, physical activity, smoking, or secondhand smoke are modifiable. Risk assessment tools for breast cancer are used to give patients a degree of their level of risk to better-recommended screening tests. It is also informative for the women about the behaviors they should modify to lower the risk. The Gail Model is the best online available tool to estimate the breast cancer risk for early prevention. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey of 144 Saudi females is conducted. Females aged 35 – 70-year-old, who lives at the National Guard residential city in Jeddah were included. Through home visits, females were interviewed, and an individualized risk assessment was made. Body Breast cancer determinants were collected, and the Mass Index was calculated for each participant. According to the result, specific health education regarding breast cancer prevention and screening was provided for all females who participated in the study. Results: This study revealed that Saudi females have many protective factors against breast cancer, such as multiparity (60%), late age menarche (71%), and breastfeeding (47%). Age and family history (11%) are significant nonmodifiable determinants of breast cancer in our population. On the other hand, other factors related to a sedentary lifestyle such as Obesity (21%) and secondhand smoke (43%) can be modified. Conclusion: Primary prevention of modifiable risk factors is essential for reducing the breast cancer burden. Raising awareness regarding early detection and screening is necessary.
A CORRELATIONAL STUDY BETWEEN STRESS AND HEALTH RISK BEHAVIOR AMONG STAFF NURSES AT SELECTED HOSPITAL OF DEHRADUN, INDIA
Authors:   Postgraduate Student, Department of Mental Health Nursing, Sri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, Dehradun, Uttarakhand., Gaur Ambika , Kumar Satheesh ,   Prof & Head, Department of Mental Health Nursing, Sri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Stress is a potential cause of concern in staff nurses and is associated with health risk behavior which is actions or practice of an individual that have potential of causing ill health disability or death to the individual or society at large.Aim of this study was to find out the relationship between stress and health risk behavior among staff nurses at selected hospital of Dehradun. Methodology: A quantitative research approach was used to assess the stress and health risk behavior. The correlational research design was selected. Non probability convenience sampling technique was used and sample size was 100. The study was conducted at Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital, Patel Nagar Dehradun. The research tool consisted of Perceived Stress Scale and National Health Risk Behavior Survey Scale. The collected data was analyzed and interpreted by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: There was 88% moderate level of stress and 4% high level of stress found in participants and 15% high level of health risk behavior.There was a negative correlation found between stress and health risk behavior.No association was found between study variables and socio demographic variables. Conclusion: The study concludes that there is moderate level of stress and high level of health risk behavior and there is no correlation found between stress and health risk behavior and there is also no association found between demographic variables.
EFFECTIVENESS OF AN INDIAN MINDFULNESS BASED INTERVENTION (MINDFUL LIFE MANAGEMENT - MLM) IN ENHANCING BODY AWARENESS
Authors:   ijar, Sivasubramoney Krishnan , Kothandaraman Lekshmy , Y Vijayakrishnan , B Sandhya , Anil Prabhakaran , Jayageetha Kumari
Published: November 2020

Body awareness (BA) has long been associated with different psychopathologies like depressive disorders and anxiety disorders in varying amount. Improving BA has been suggested as an approach for treating patients with conditions such as chronic pain, obesity and post-traumatic stress disorder. Mindfulness-based Interventions (MBIs) have been found to increase BA resulting in enhanced wellbeing. Mindfulness has a role in enhancing positive outcomes in several important life domains including mental health, physical health, behavioural regulation and interpersonal relationships and in curtailing negative functioning The current observational study attempts to assess and compare the Body Awareness Questionnaire (BAQ) scores and Mindfulness level among police personnel before and 6 weeks after attending the MLM workshop. The present study showed an increase of BAQ score increased and significant relation to Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) Score. Correlation between the change in Operational Stress and BAQ was statistically significant at p <.01 The present study has suggested that MLM can be useful intervention to enhance BA. The significance shown through correlation of change in operational stress and BAQ score shows that enhancing BA can help to reduce stress in individuals through MLM intervention. The present study provides preliminary evidence for MBI in enhancing BA from our part of the country. Inspite of the limitations described elsewhere and the limited sample size, the study can be considered as an add on evidence on the effectiveness of MLM in enhancing BA.
Ayuda Externa en Bolivia (2006-2019): el período post-neoliberal
Authors: De la Cruz Priego Fernando
Published: November 2020

Tras las dos décadas neoliberales de alta dependencia de la ayuda externa, la llegada de Evo Morales a la Presidencia de Bolivia supuso una transformación estructural del papel de la ayuda en el desarrollo del país. Estas transformaciones se produjeron en varios niveles. Primero, gracias a una macroeconómica estable y un sector fiscal saneado se redujo significativamente el peso de la ayuda sobre el PIB y los presupuestos públicos. Segundo, se dio preferencia a instrumentos de crédito concesional sin condicionalidades de tipo político, que se alineasen con las prioridades nacionales en los sectores de desarrollo energético, infraestructuras y políticas sociales. Tercero, la composición de la ayuda pasó de concentrarse en donantes en la órbita de Washington (USAID, FMI y BM) a centrarse en donantes “pragmáticos”, como el BID, la CAF y los gobiernos de Venezuela, China y la UE.
Side-Gigs of the Literati: Humanitarianism at its Best
Authors: Captain Yvonne
Published: November 2020

Resumen: In 2013, a Dominican lower court issued Judgment 168-13, deciding that many of the country’s population were not citizens. It was a clear act of purging people of Haitian descent. The Judgment was made against Juliana Deguis, hence she became the “poster child” for a legal, cultural, and humanitarian struggle in existence for decades, indeed more than a century in that nation. Humanitarianism aided in that difficult situation. As a student of south-south relations, and with a focus on literary superstars, I show how citizens of developing countries sometimes create their own solutions.
¿Apropiadas o impuestas? Economía popular en el agro mexicano y el Grupo Cooperativo Quali.
Authors: Poggetti Rocío Soledad
Published: November 2020

El libro de Martín Bageneta es sugerente en tanto reconstruye la dinámica del cooperativismo agropecuario mexicano en el largo plazo y problematiza los cambios y las continuidades en los modelos organizativos en relación a la subordinación de los proyectos asociativos alternativos a las lógicas agroexportadoras y agroindustriales. Se inscribe en una línea de reflexión que lo trasciende, en tanto procura poner en debate las contradicciones que se evidencian en las cooperativas agropecuarias. En este sentido, y sin caer en posturas escencialistas o idealistas, reconoce las tensiones entre los marcos doctrinarios y normativos y las prácticas concretas que se evidencian en muchas de estas asociaciones, en el marco de la expansión del agronegocio. Se propone, en definitiva, contribuir al enriquecimiento de un espacio de diálogo que nutra el debate académico en torno a estas cuestiones y abonar a la gestión de políticas públicas que tiendan a revertir la desnaturalización de estas organizaciones.
Presentación
Authors: Betancur Arias Juan Diego
Published: November 2020

El primer número de la revista Ciencia y Academia presenta su contenido, sus artífices y creadores. La editorial que da inicio a la circulación de este proyecto reflexiona sobre aspectos importantes del contexto actual que vivimos, las amenazas, las circunstancias y los efectos que presenta la pandemia de características exponenciales. El doctor Antonio Oliveira de la Rosa es el invitado que nos comparte sus razonamientos frente a lo que él mismo ha titulado para la editorial: “La psicología de la aversión en tiempos de la COVID-19”; ser cautelosos con los “diagnósticos viscerales”, con los juicios precipitados e irracionales acerca del otro, es el mensaje que deja explícito el contenido de esta valiosa contribución en tiempos donde la ansiedad y los eventos contaminantes parecen regir el comportamiento humano.
Hidden Voices of Japanese Returnees: The Quest for Identity and Life Trajectories
Authors: Budianto Firman
Published: November 2020

The research aimed to discuss and analyze Japanese returnees’ life story and self-perception on their identity by emphasizing how the host country affected their identity development as well as their vision on the future. The data were drawn from in-depth interviews with three kikokushijo students and qualitatively analyzed. The research finds three areas related to how the host country shaped their identity and future life trajectory; the development of bicultural identity, the feeling of being kikokushijo in Japanese society nowadays, and the impact of living overseas to future life trajectory. Three kikokushijos in the research demonstrate the different processes in their bicultural identity formation. Among the key factors in such a process are the family and school. The social contexts of the country where they resided play a greater role not in shaping their cultural identity, but in shaping their life trajectories, particularly, their career aspirations and future mobility. However, the research suggests that the discourse on kikokushijo paves the way to the idea of individualism and heterogeneity in Japanese society.
The Validity and Reliability of Subjective Well-Being Instruments in Early Adolescents
Authors: Sunarsih Sunarsih , Harahap Farida , Habibullah Habibullah , Afandi Muslim
Published: November 2020

The research aimed to produce empirical evidence about the validity and reliability of subjective well-being instruments by modifying the instruments. The research’s subjects were 394 early adolescent respondents ranging in age from 12-13 years old in Sleman regency, Yogyakarta, using a random sampling technique. The validity of subjective well-being instruments was measured by using expert judgment and calculating Gregory’s formula. Instrument reliability was measured by Cronbach’s Alpha calculation. The results show that the subjective wellbeing instrument in the modified early adolescents has good validity and reliability so that the modification of this instrument can be used to measure the condition of subjective well-being in early adolescents in Indonesia.
The Significant of Fashion Ethics Education on Young Fashion Designers and Entrepreneurs
Authors: Tahalele Yoanita Kartika Sari
Published: November 2020

The research aimed to examine the relationship and understand the significance of ethical fashion education to young fashion designers and entrepreneurs’ value systems and ethical behavior. The research applied a descriptive qualitative method based on focus group discussion using purposive sampling. Data were collected from six young fashion designers and entrepreneurs, who graduated from Fashion Design and Business at Universitas Ciputra Surabaya and had ever attended Fashion Ethics class on their seventh semester. The research result shows that Fashion Ethics education is important and gives a positive impact on participants’ ethical values and behavior. Furthermore, some existing personal traits that came from family, as well as previous formal education, significantly influence people’s value system and ethical behavior, which cause different impacts and results of the program among participants. Meanwhile, the religious background does not have a significant influence on the result. In conclusion, the Fashion Ethics program has a positive effect on young fashion designers and entrepreneurs’ ethical values and behavior.
ON THE CONCEPT OF NATIONAL GOVERNANCE AND MONITORING IN THE AREA OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN RUSSIA
Authors:   Yu. A. Izrael Institute of Global Climate and Ecology, Romanovskaya А.А.
Published: November 2020

Russia's relatively late acceptance of the Paris Agreement in 2019 necessitates the rapid development of an interconnected system of national governance in the area of climate change and monitoring of its effectiveness. The central strategic document for short -, medium - and long-term planning of the Russian Federation in the area of climate change for the period up to 2050 should be a Long-term low greenhouse gas emission development Strategy with defined national priorities, goals (including nationally determined contributions under the Paris Agreement), tasks and measures for their implementation in accordance with the general concept of national policy laid down in the Climate doctrine of the Russian Federation. The paper proposes a hierarchy of national climate policy documents and develops the Strategy’s structure. The associated climatic monitoring system should provide sufficient information to make decisions about adjustments to individual policy documents or the Strategy. Climatic monitoring includes monitoring of climate, monitoring of the effects of climate change, and monitoring of climate actions (mitigation, adaptation, and other actions). It is shown that using the Paris Agreement as a tool for developing domestic policy will allow Russia to build a climatic governance and monitoring system faster and better. At the same time, it is necessary to use an integrated system approach, as well as a balanced approach when building a common system and developing its individual elements. It is recommended to stop discussing the magnitude of anthropogenic impact on climate change at the level of state structures in Russia. There is a need to increase scientific research in the field of governance and growth of the Russian economy while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Penentuan Premi Asuransi Jiwa Gabungan Dwiguna dengan Asumsi Mortalita Gompertz dan Pengaruh Nilai Tukar terhadap Tingkat Bunga
Authors: Alfiana Khoiroh , Himayati Ade Ima Afifa
Published: November 2020

Penelitian ini berfokus pada pembahasan mengenai perhitungan premi asuransi jiwa gabungan dwiguna. Asuransi jiwa gabungan dwiguna memberikan dua manfaat sekaligus yaitu manfaat diberikan jika salah satu tertanggung meninggal dunia atau memberikan manfaat jika kedua tertanggung masih hidup hingga akhir masa kontrak asuransi. Perhitungan premi asuransi jiwa gabungan dwiguna ini melibatkan asumsi Gompertz pada probabilitas hidup dan pengaruh nilai tukar pada tingkat bunga. Perhitungan premi dihitung berdasarkan asumsi mortalita Gompertz, yang mempengaruhi probabilitas hidup tertanggung status gabungan. Selain itu, adanya pengaruh fluktuasi dollar terhadap tingkat bunga yang berdampak pada nilai premi asuransi. Berdasarkan hasil yang diperoleh, turunnya nilai tukar rupiah mengakibatkan tingkat bunga meningkat jika dibandingkan dengan tingkat bunga acuhan. Sehingga, dapat disimpulkan nilai premi asuransi dipengaruhi nilai tukar. Hal ini berakibat adanya peningkatan risiko yang dialami perusahaan asuransi.

Kata kunci: asuransi jiwa gabungan dwiguna, hukum mortalita Gompertz, nilai tukar.
Aktivitas Metakognisi Mahasiswa dalam Pemecahan Masalah Program Linear (Studi Kasus Berdasarkan Perbedaan Gender)
Authors: Kartika Dwiani Listya
Published: November 2020

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan aktivitas metakognisi mahasiswa dalam pemecahan masalah program linear berdasarkan perbedaan gender. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan subjek penelitian dua orang mahasiswa matematika UNU Purwokerto angkatan 2018 yang terdiri dari satu mahasiswa perempuan dan satu mahasiswa laki-laki yang dipilih berdasarkan kriteria tertentu. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan teknik wawancara berbasis tugas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa aktivitas metakognisi yang dialami kedua subjek penelitian meliputi metacognitive awareness, metacognitive regulation, dan metacognitive evaluation. Aktivitas metakognisi yang dilakukan baik subjek laki-laki maupun perempuan dalam penelitian ini menunjukkan hasil yang hampir sama. Perbedaan yang muncul adalah ketika subjek laki-laki merasa kesulitan dan belum mampu untuk mengungkapkan pengetahuan relevan yang diketahui sebelumnya dan terkait dengan permasalahan tetapi subjek mampu memecahkan masalah yang diberikan dengan benar. Sedangkan subjek perempuan mampu mengungkapkan pengetahuan relevan yang diketahui sebelumnya dan terkait dengan permasalahan serta mampu memecahkan masalah yang diberikan dengan benar.

Kata kunci: metakognisi, aktivitas metakognisi, pemecahan masalah, program linear, gender.
Detection of Antibiotic Resistance Genes Among Multiple Drug Resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Isolated from Clinical Sources in Selected Health Institutions in Kwara State
Authors: Adekunle Catherine , Mustapha Abdulrasaq , Odewale Gbolabo , Richard Ojedele
Published: November 2020

Background:

Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) is a frequent nosocomial pathogen that causes severe
diseases in many clinical and community settings. Strains of P. aeruginosa are associated with increased morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. The rapid emergence of antimicrobial resistance among these strains is a public health crisis. Moreover, there is paucity of data on characterization of P. aeruginosa isolates from human clinical samples in Kwara State.

Objectives:

The objectives are to investigate the occurrence of metallo β-lactamase enzyme, multiple antibiotic resistant P.
aeruginosa among clinical samples and detection of antibiotic resistance genes among them.

Methods:

Two hundred and thirty-five samples comprising of 145 males and 90 females human clinical specimens were
collected aseptically from five selected health institutions within Kwara state, Nigeria. The samples were cultured immediately using standard microbiological procedures. Multiple drug resistance patterns of the micro-organisms to different antibiotics were determined using the Bauer Kirby disc diffusion technique. Metallo β-lactamase production was determined
using E – test strip and the DNA samples of the multiple resistant P. aeruginosa strains were extracted and subjected to Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for resistant genes determination. Data were subjected to descriptive statistics using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software.

Results:

A total of 145 isolates were identified for P. aeruginosa from the clinical samples .Thirty were positive for metallo
β-lactamase production; 11 (8 %) males and 19 (13 %) females. Absolute resistance to ceftazidime (100 %), gentamicin
(100 %), ceftriaxone (100 %) were observed while low resistance to ciprofloxacin (12.4 %), piperacillin (6.9 %) and
imipenem (6.9 %). All isolates were sensitive to colistin. The prevalence of various encoding genes blaVIM, , blaCTX-M and
blaTEM were 34.4 %, 46.7 %, 16.7 % and 37.7 % respectively.

Conclusion:

This study has shown that there is a high occurrence of metallo β-lactamase enzyme producing and antibioticresistant strains of P. aeruginosa in clinical specimens from the studied area. Necessary measures must therefore be implemented to stop the problems of this antibiotic resistance.
Anticipating a Post COVID-19 World and the Pivotal Role of Science and Technology
Authors: Khan Saeed , Sharma Tusha , Banerjee Basu Dev , Branch Scotty , Harrelson Shea
Published: November 2020

Currently, the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has transformed into a severe public health
crisis and wreaking havoc worldwide. The ongoing pandemic has exposed the public healthcare system's
weaknesses, and highlighted the urgent need for investments in scientific programs and policies. A comprehensive
program utilizing the science and technology-driven strategies combined with well-resourced
healthcare organizations appears to be essential for current and future outbreak management.
Current Advances in Novel SARS-CoV-2 Disease (COVID-19) Treatment and Intervention Strategies
Authors: Parvez Mohammad Khalid , Padhan Kartika
Published: November 2020

Background:

During the eleven months of the novel SARS-CoV-2 disease (COVID-19) outbreak
in China and its global spread, there is a remarkable understanding of its epidemiology, pathobiology,
and clinical management strategies. While countering a heavy toll on health and the economy,
world’s regional authorities are enforcing safety guidelines and providing patient care. Currently, there
is no globally approved treatment or intervention for COVID-19.

Methods:

A structured online literature search for peer-reviewed articles was conducted on PubMed,
Europe PMC, Google, WHO, CDC, FDA, and ClinicalTrials portals, using phrases such as COVID-19
treatment and intervention, COVID-19 drugs and COVID-19 vaccines.

Results:

Analysis of the retrieved data showed that as a part of ‘Solidarity Clinical Trials’, hundreds of
treatment and intervention strategies, including antiviral drugs, cytokine antagonists, convalescent
plasma therapy, and vaccine candidates, have been registered worldwide. While remdesivir, the anti-
Ebola virus drug, has been approved as an ‘emergency use’ drug in the USA, favipiravir, the anti-flu
drug, has been recently approved in Russia. Tocilizumab and sarilumab, the cytokine (IL-6) antagonists,
have entered Phase-II/III clinical trials in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Among the leading vaccine
candidates, Phase-III clinical trial results of Moderna, Pfizer and Oxford vaccines seem to be game
changers for COVID19.

Conclusion:

The world health authorities have strongly and quickly responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nonetheless, world bodies must unite in combating this health crisis by developing cost-effective
drugs and vaccines and making them accessible to resource-poor countries.
PROBLEMS OF FORMATION OF LEGAL CULTURE OF PERSONALITY
Authors:   O.M. Guseinov  Dagestan State University, Guseinov O.M. , Magomedov Sh.B. ,   Sh.B. Magomedov Dagestan State University, Guseinov G.O. ,   G.O. Guseinov Dagestan State University
Published: November 2020

The article is devoted to the theoretical understanding of the problem of the formation of the legal culture of the individual as a factor designed to strengthen and improve not only social discipline and order, but the whole system of the spiritual and moral relationships of people functioning in society. The aim of the article is to find ways, methods and means of forming the legal culture of the individual. The analysis of points of view to the definition of the concept of legal culture of personality. The need for constant updating and improvement of the existing judicial legal system to improve the legal culture of society has been identified and justified. In conclusion, it is concluded that in the formation of the legal culture of the individual, it is necessary to take into account the combined effect on the personality of all possible ways and means, and this work should be systematic and comprehensive.
Handelingen O.R. XVII - 1e afl.
Authors: Admin Admin
Published: November 2020

Chanoine VANDEN GHEYN  -  L'autobiographie de Maurice, prince de Broglie, XIXe évêque de Gand.
Implementing a cross-course design for online international exchange in geography courses
Authors: Bolderman Leonieke , Groote Peter , Hague Euan , Timmer Jellina , Boode Hanneke , Jager Sake
Published: November 2020

In 2017, the University of Groningen (UG) in The Netherlands and DePaul University in the USA (DePaul) connected undergraduate students in geography courses using an Online International Exchange (OIE) assignment involving videoconferencing. Whereas many international OIE projects are designed on joint alignment principles connecting similar courses and developing similar aims and assignments, this project had a cross-course setup with diverging learning outcomes. In the UG course, OIE was a pretravel activity primarily aimed at developing disciplinary skills. DePaul implemented OIE as an intercultural awareness assignment. Through reflection on the design process and thematic analysis of student reflections, we conclude that the OIE introduced students in the DePaul course to international perceptions and encouraged self-reflection, whilethe OIE stimulated disciplinary skills and introduced intercultural awareness to the UG course. Moreover, OIE stimulated cross-cultural project management skills, increasing awareness of differing educational and urban contexts and thereby training the students in global citizenship. Therefore, this cross-course OIE shows that adapting OIE design to local curricular needs using pre-existing courses can enhance and deepen disciplinaryspecific learning outcomes through cross fertilization, and may create unexpected new learning outcomes. This expands the potential application and benefits of OIE for the internationalization of higher education.
Does the end justify the means? The FARC and drug trafficking as a related crime
Authors: Arratia-Sandoval Esteban , Jimenez-Cabrera Diego , Barria-Jorquera Aldo
Published: November 2020

The use of drug trafficking as the main funding source of The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) led to its consideration in the Havana peace talks. If its rebellion was financed by drug smuggling, this would compel the Special Jurisdiction for Peace to consider it as a related crime to political crime in the Final Agreement’s framework, prompting the question, is it legally possible to consider drug-trafficking a related crime? This article is structured into five sections. The first, historically describes the context in which the armed conflict evolved. The second discusses the theoretical relationship between drug trafficking, international conflict, and international law. The third analyzes the concepts of political crime and related crime according to doctrinal debate. From a legal stance, the fourth validates if drug trafficking constitutes a related crime. From these, conclusions are drawn.
Impacto social del Ejército colombiano visto a través de la percepción de sus soldados
Authors: Salazar-Manrique Estefania , Zapata-Villamil Maria Isabel
Published: November 2020

Este artículo investiga el impacto social que genera el Ejército Nacional de Colombia en tres territorios colombianos, con base en la presencia e interacción que tienen los soldados con la población civil. Para ello, se examina la percepción del soldado frente a su formación e identidad social dentro de una institución militar, sus experiencias en cuanto a su relación con la sociedad civil y el territorio en el que se encuentran inmersos. Metodológicamente, se obtiene la información mediante grupos focales y cuestionarios, en el marco de un trabajo de campo hecho en un batallón del Ejército. Los resultados evidencian que el impacto social no es homogéneo, pues depende tanto de las dinámicas del territorio como del significado que la población da a la institución y las experiencias de interacción particulares.
Percepción de inseguridad en soldados y oficiales del sur del Cesar
Authors: Gaitán-Aya Laura Andrea , Bautista-Perdomo Pamela , Vásquez-Merchán Irma Liliana
Published: November 2020

El conflicto armado en Colombia ha generado entornos de inseguridad y marginalidad en diferentes regiones. Esta investigación analiza la percepción de seguridad en la subregión del sur del Cesar primordialmente a través de los soldados profesionales, quienes ejecutan la planeación estratégica del Ejército. Para ello, se aplicaron una encuesta y entrevistas semiestructuradas a soldados y algunos oficiales, principalmente de un Batallón de Instrucción, Entrenamiento y Reentrenamiento en la región. Mediante la aplicación del modelo de percepción del miedo al crimen, se analizaron los datos recolectados con software estadístico. Entre los hallazgos se encuentran resultados positivos en la disminución de la percepción del miedo y el aumento de confianza entre soldado y comunidad. Se propone igualmente un abordaje de abajo hacia arriba (bottom-up) para la planeación estratégica, novedoso en organizaciones castrenses.
Confederação Econômica
Authors: De Magalhães Celso
Published: November 2020

O Brasil é considerado, pelas grandes potências econômicas, país subdesenvolvido.Ora, o conceito de subdesenvolvimento é variável. Entendem uns quepaís subdesenvolvido
Considerações Sobre o Absenteísmo - Problema de Administração
Authors: Arcoverde de Freitas Celso
Published: November 2020

Constitui objeto de especial atenção a quem administra o problema dasausências de servidores ao trabalho.O absenteísrno afeta tão profundamente a produção das organizaçõesque funcionam com vultoso número de trabalhadores, que o seu estudo e prevençãojá se tornou um capítulo da higiene industrial.No serviço público também dá-se a ver êsse problema, de modo maisevidente, naqueles serviços que executam campanhas profiláticas em extensasáreas do país e, por isso, exigem elevado número de servidores.
Raízes da Moderna Teoria Administrativa
Authors: Marques de Souza Wahrlich Beatriz
Published: November 2020

Uma análise, embora breve, das modernas teorias administrativas exige,preliminarmente, um retrospecto de teorias administrativas já consideradasclássicas e mesmo de certcs aspectos do Taylorismo.De um modo geral, não se inclui o Taylorismo entre as teorias administrativas.Taylor e seus discípulos são principalmente estudados como osautores de “métodos” e não de “princípios”.
Codificação municipal - esquema de Londrina e Vitória
Authors: Delorenzo Neto A.
Published: November 2020

Em 1950 elaboramos, depois de demorado exame da legislação local, o CódigoMunicipal de Guaranésia. Tínhamos em vista regulamentar num textoúnico tôdas as relações jurídicas do Município; contudo, apesar de nossos esforços,êsse Código não disciplinava as relações jurídicas de natureza especial,que, por dificuldade de método, seriam objeto de leis especiais.
Veto do Presidente Epitácio Pessoa à Resolução do Congresso Nacional que fixa a Despesa para o Exercício de 1922
Authors: Seixas Ary , Pessoa Epitácio
Published: November 2020

A mensagem de veto, que ora se reproduz, diz respeito, unicamente, à despesaorçamentária vetada para o exercício de 1922, pois o projeto de orçamentoda receita fôra sancionado dias antes em conseqüência do uso, iniciadopelo Decreto n.° 2.887, de 1879, de votar o orçamento em dois projetos distintos.
Editorial
Authors: Coutinho Diana
Published: November 2020

Editorial
Manual de Simplificação do Trabalho
Authors: Rodrigues de Senna José
Published: November 2020

A análise do volume do trabalho completa o conjunto de fatos que ochefe precisa reunir a fim de poder tom ar decisões eficazes em matéria desimplificação do trabalho. Essa análise não exige o emprego de técnicas estatísticasavançadas. Trata-se, na maioria dos casos, de simples contagem e decálculos aritméticos comuns.
A Técnica de Fixação do Salário-Mínimo
Authors: De Magalhães Celso
Published: November 2020

O salário-mínimo constitui assunto que apaixona, perturba e, não raro,acarreta prejuízos econômicos.Isso é conseqüência de o encararem como fator de sucesso eleitoral, antesque instrumento de bem estar das massas, decorrência das diretrizes sociaisdo Estado Moderno.
Participação nos Lucros das Empresas
Authors: De Magalhães Celso
Published: November 2020

A estrutura econômica do Brasil padece dos desajustes provenientes de umíndice de capitalização muito baixo.Pelo valor reduzido dêsse índice, apresenta a economia brasileira, comotraço característico, a produção extensiva, isto é, aquêle que se desenvolve,não à custa de melhoramentos técnicos, não à custa da elevação da produtividade,mas pelo emprego de maior quantidade de fatores de produção.
Apontamentos de Arquivística
Authors: Vaz Torres Marcílio
Published: November 2020

Convém, inicialmente, esclarecer que êste método foi idealizado parabibliotecas, em 1873, por Melvil De wey , então, estudante da Universidade deAmherst e pubticado em 1876, quando o seu autor era Presidente da Associaçãodos Bibliotecários Americanos e Diretor da Biblioteca do Estado de NovaYork, num compêndio com apenas 42 páginas, encerrando uma “tábua” com1 000 números classificadores, e um “índice” para uso das bibliotecas.
Juízos e Opiniões Correntes entre Povos Latino-Americanos e que Influem sôbre a Cooperação Técnica
Authors: Lynn Smith T. , De Lourdes L. Modiano Maria
Published: November 2020

Principiemos esta palestra com um breve comentário sôbre o que, a meuver, constitui o elemento preponderante de nossa mentalidade, e sôbre osjuízos e opiniões que nos orientam, quando porventura somos chamados atrabalhar, em nossa pátria ou no exterior, com pessoas de outras terras. Seráque os norte-americanos usam tipo especial de “óculos” que dá uma deformaçãoparticular aos conceitos e idéias que encontramos em diferentes paísesou entre estudantes e pessoas que vêm trabalhar conosco? Pessoalmente*acredito que sim.
Aniversário
Authors: RSP Editor
Published: November 2020

O Brasil passou, realmente . nas duas últimas décadas, por taistransformações, mas, ao mesmo tempo, viu crescer tanto e nos maisvariados setores a intervenção do Estado ( foi um bem ? foi ummal?) que não será descabido dizer-se que os aspectos políticoadministrativosde seu desenvolvimento acabaram por adquirirmaior relêvo que os referentes à própria evolução social ou econômica
A Prostituição
Authors: De Menezes Côrtes Geraldo
Published: November 2020

Há vários meses a Revista do Serviço Público vem solicitandode diferentes figuras da Administração Pública Federal — figurasque se recomendam e impõem pela extensão e variedade de suacultura técnica, bem como por sua experiência administrativa —depoimentos sinceros acêrca das vicissitudes e dificuldades que tenhamencontrado à frente dos setores administrativos sob sua direção.
O Instituto Colombiano de Especialização Técnica no Exterior — ICETEX
Authors: C. Cortés António
Published: November 2020

Na Colômbia, como na maioria dos países sul-americanos, o ensino, tantoo elementar como o universitário, ressente-se de seu caráter livresco, de faltade contato com a realidade. O professorado, os textos de estudo e os métodospedagógicos ainda estão moldados em critérios que já perderam a virtualidadenecessária para preparar o homem do mundo atual, sobretudo os dirigentese os responsáveis pela eficiência dos serviços públicos e privados. País comescassa tradição técnica e industrial, não pode oferecer nos seus centros deensino a preparação completa de que hoje o homem precisa para vencer eser útil.
Os Materiais Estratégicos Fatores do Poder Nacional
Authors: Alvares Lopes Edgard
Published: November 2020

Surgida em fins do século passado, melhor definida e aprimorada no conturbadoperíodo entre a I e I I Grandes Guerras, a Geopolítica, mais do que nunca,constitui motivo de séria inquietação da humanidade. Ciência, Arte ouDoutrina, dela redundou a expressão “materiais estratégicos”, do mais altosignificadopara algumas nações no sentido de sua expansão econômica e poderio bélico, e que lhes está a exigir, sempre e cada vez mais, a disponibilidadede recursos essenciais que nem sempre são encontrados dentro de suas fronteirasgeográficas.
A administração pública e seus técnicos
Authors: RSP Editor
Published: November 2020

Cada uma das diferentes fases da vida da humanidade contribuiupara a evolução do Estado, mediante novas idéias que lheenriqueceram o conceito ou novos instrumentos que lhe aperfeiçoaramas atividades.