bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The continous training of the rural school teachers - opinions and behaviours of the interested factors
Authors: Maftei Muza
Published: January 2021

The objective evaluation of the quality and potential of the human resources involved in education, the rural school education in particular, according to the continuous training and improvement, represents one of the major premises necessary to the projection of some realistic strategies, sustainable of changing and efficiency in the rural school education for continuous development.
The identification of the involved factors' value, teachers', students', parents' and all the other rural community people's, will bring relevant benefits to the assurance of the equality of opportunities and the increase of participation to education.
Planting Seeds for the Future: Dissenting Judgments and the Bridge from the Past to the Present
Authors: Plasket Clive
Published: January 2021

The principal focus of this contribution concerns five cases involving questions of public law, namely the meaning of discrimination; the meaning of public power and its control; whether administrative actions may be reviewed for unreasonableness; the rights of prisoners; and the control of emergency powers in the face of an ouster clause. All five cases were decided in the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of South Africa, now known as the Supreme Court of Appeal, and all were decided prior to 1994: in 1934, 1958, 1976, 1979 and 1988. In each, a dissenting judgment was delivered that articulated values that we today associate with our present democratic Constitution. Before dealing with those cases in detail, it is necessary to say something about the connection between the pre- and post-1994 law, and then to consider the role of some dissenting judgments in the development of the law.
Pendekatan Kebolehsuaian Kerjaya dalam kalangan Pelajar Kolej Vokasional di Selangor
Authors: Zahari Zulhazmi , Omar Muhd Khaizer
Published: January 2021

Perubahan teknologi yang drastik disebabkan oleh perkembangan Revolusi Perindustrian 4.0 secara tidak langsung memberi impak kepada pembangunan negara dan trend pekerjaan. Keadaan ini telah menimbulkan kebimbangan dalam kalangan graduan pendidikan terutamanya dalam aliran Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (PLTV) untuk memenuhi keperluan perindustrian. Secara amnya, para graduan menerima kritikan kerana prestasi yang kurang memberangsangkan ketika memasuki alam pekerjaan. Keadaan ini mendatangkan masalah yang serius dalam perbincangan meja bulat terutama isu-isu yang berkaitan dengan kelayakan siswazah, kemahiran pekerjaan, dan kurangnya penyertaan dalam industri. Walau bagaimanapun, aliran PLTV telah diberikan perhatian yang serius apabila pembudayaan politik dan tindakan proaktif kerajaan yang berusaha meningkatkan jumlah pekerja mahir dalam negara. Artikel ini merungkaikan kebolehsuaian kerjaya sebagai faktor utama dalam menyelaraskan kesediaan tenaga kerja dengan landskap pekerjaan graduan. Perbincangan ini membawa kepada pemahaman perkembangan dimensi kebolehsuaian kerjaya dalam kalangan pelajar kolej vokasional di Malaysia. Hubungan antara pemboleh ubah yang dinyatakan merangkumi penerimaan sokongan sosial dan kebolehsuaian kerjaya turut dikaji. Penyelidikan ini dijalankan dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan melengkapkan set set soal selidik dan diedarkan kepada 226 orang pelajar diploma tahun akhir dalam enam program pengajian yang didaftarkan dengan menggunakan teknik persampelan bertujuan. Statistik deskriptif dan inferens telah digunakan menggunakan SPSS Versi 23 untuk memperoleh hubungan berdasarkan persoalan kajian. Pemahaman terhadap hala tuju masa hadapan dapat membantu graduan memahami hubungan yang mungkin wujud antara kebolehsuaian kerjaya dengan pemboleh ubah yang disebutkan bagi mencadangkan penambahbaikan untuk menggalakkan pelaksanaan kurikulum PLTV dalam memberi jaminan kebaikan kepada graduan negara bermula daripada peringkat akar umbi.
Malaysia: State and Society Measures in Safety and Security Against COVID-19
Authors: Nazri Atika Shafinaz , Aboo Talib @ Khalid Kartini , Harun Zaliha , Sulaiman Ahmad Nidzammuddin
Published: January 2021

COVID-19 pandemic is now a global crisis, with the number of known cases climbing daily and millions of people stranded at home. As countries toil to preserve the lives of their people, economies are grinding to a halt. At that dismal time, Malaysia is going through a vast political crisis with a new leader, and several states have new governments. In this vein, the present study aims at shedding how Malaysian responses to the COVID-19 pandemic? This study adopted a qualitative approach by using the secondary data collected from the journal, the official website of the government sector, NGOs, authorized bodies, and newspapers. Our finding shows although Malaysia had COVID-19 during the political crisis, a new ruling party is competent to manage the issue accordingly with the Ministry of Health and the National Security Council plays a vital role in the management of the pandemic. The government has taken various kinds of measures to ensure the pandemic to be reduced, and economic recession could be minimizing that benefit Malaysian and non-citizenship notably to vulnerable with the amalgamate by numerous NGOs.
Tinjauan Literatur Bersistematik: Faktor Burnout dalam kalangan Guru
Authors: Jose Siti Azira , Mohd Matore Mohd Effendi @ Ewan
Published: January 2021

Kerjaya sebagai seorang guru sememangnya memberikan pulangan yang memuaskan namun ia juga merupakan kerjaya yang amat mencabar. Dengan masa kerja yang tidak terhad di sekolah sahaja dan bebanan tugas yang berat, amat mudah bagi golongan ini terdedah kepada sindrom burnout. Secara umumnya, burnout merujuk kepada gabungan simptom-simptom seperti keletihan melampau, bersikap keterlaluan, mengalami kebosanan, depresi, stres, bersikap tidak peduli dan berasa kecewa. Kajian ini mengguna pakai kaedah kajian berupa Tinjauan Literatur Bersistematik (TLB). TLB bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti, memilih dan menilai dapatan kajian-kajian secara kritikal bagi menjawab persoalan kajian TLB yang telah dijana (Dewey & Drahota, 2016). Dapatan TLB menunjukkan bahawa faktor penyumbang utama bagi burnout dalam kalangan guru ialah faktor persekitaran dan jantina. Kajian yang lebih terperinci perlu dilaksanakan untuk mengkaji dengan lebih mendalam tentang kedua-dua faktor ini untuk menentukan aspek yang menjadikan faktor-faktor ini amat berpengaruh dalam menyumbang kepada gejala burnout dalam kalangan guru. TLB ini dapat ditambahbaikkan dengan mengkaji artikel kajian dalam bahasa asing kerana berkemungkinan besar dapatan daripada kajian-kajian tersebut mengkaji dengan lebih mendalam faktor-faktor burnout yang belum diteroka.
Kesan Pembelajaran Berasaskan Dokumen dengan Pendekatan Kepelbagaian Sumber Terhadap Pengetahuan Sejarah
Authors: Kaviza M.
Published: January 2021

Kajian eksperimen kuasi ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji kesan pembelajaran berasaskan dokumen dengan pendekatan kepelbagaian sumber terhadap pencapaian pengetahuan sejarah. Sampel kajian ini merupakan murid tingkatan satu dari tiga buah sekolah menengah harian yang telah ditentukan berdasarkan teknik persampelan berkelompok. Instrumen kajian ini merupakan ujian pencapaian pengetahuan sejarah yang telah disahkan oleh pakar penilai dan mempunyai nilai ketekalan yang baik. Data kajian ini telah dianalisis secara statistik deskriptif dan inferensi iaitu ujian ANOVA Satu Hala dengan menggunakan perisian IBM SPSS versi 24. Dapatan kajian ini telah melaporkan bahawa pembelajaran berasaskan dokumen dengan pendekatan kepelbagaian sumber adalah lebih berkesan terhadap pencapaian pengetahuan sejarah berbanding dengan pembelajaran berasaskan dokumen tanpa pendekatan kepelbagaian sumber dan pengajaran sedia ada. Implikasi kajian ini telah membuktikan bahawa pembelajaran berasaskan dokumen dengan pendekatan kepelbagaian sumber adalah lebih berpotensi dilaksanakan dalam pendidikan sejarah selaras dengan perkembangan teknologi maklumat dan komunikasi (TMK).
DESIGN AND SIMULATION OF THREE PHASE FIVE LEVEL AND SEVEN LEVEL INVERTER FED INDUCTION MOTOR DRIVE WITH TWO CASCADED H-BRIDGE CONFIGURATION
Authors: S MANASA , S BALAJI RAMAKRISHNA , S MADHURA , M MOHAN H
Published: January 2021

This paper deals with study of Three phase Five Level and Seven Level inverter fed induction motor drive . Both five level and seven level are realized by cascading two H- bridges. The poor quality of voltage and current of a conventional inverter fed induction machine is due to the presence of harmonics and hence there is significant level of energy losses. The Multilevel inverter is used to reduce the harmonics. The inverters with a large number of steps can generate high quality voltage waveforms. The higher levels can follow a voltage reference with accuracy and with the advantage that the generated voltage can be modulated in amplitude instead of pulse-width modulation. An active harmonic elimination method is applied to eliminate any number of specific higher order harmonics of multilevel converters with unequal dc voltages. The simulation of three phase five and seven level inverter fed induction motor model is done using Matlab/Simulink. The FFT spectrums for the outputs are analyzed to study the reduction in the harmonics.
Design Criteria of SOA for Cloud Based Infrastructure Resource Management as a Service
Authors: Swagatika Shrabanee , Pattnaik P.K.
Published: January 2021

Service Oriented Architecture and Cloud Computing are two popular design paradigms in order to fulfill the user’s requirement that includes for high cost and heavy infrastructure applications. SOA is demanding for the different in built approach and cloud is includes for security and infrastructure measures . In this paper, we try to compare the previous existing solution for resource management as a service.. Again we aim to propose a architecture by aggregate these two approaches for low cost and efficient access of infrastructures.
Rourkela steel plant automation:A case study
Authors: Panigrahy Rajat Kumar , Panda Ashok Kumar , Patnaik Srikanta
Published: January 2021

In order to improve product quality, reduce cost, increase customer satisfaction and to sustain the global competition, automation in the existing infrastructure of the steel industry is essential. After liberalization started in the steel sector in India, a large number of steel plants have come up with most advanced technology. In this paper automation process in Integrated material management system (IMMS), Electronic Procurement system (EPS), Product Planning and Control System (PPCS) are discussed and possibility of implementation of ERP and GPS based transportation system is discussed for automation)
Development of RFID Based Smart Sensor Prototype for Wireless Industrial Monitoring and Control
Authors: Deshmukh Urmila , Moghe R. N.
Published: January 2021

The Purpose of this paper is to present one of the various wireless technologies currently available for industrial monitoring and control. Applications of wireless data transmission are universal. In industrial automation, the benefits of adopting wireless technologies in eliminating the needs for cables in hard to reach areas within the plant, increasing data availability and quality and monitoring and controlling remote assets, that otherwise were inaccessible. Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology is commonly used for object or animal identification and tracking. This article explores the feasibility of its use in a rapid solution to wireless real time monitoring of industry. A prototype system for wireless industrial monitoring and control was developed using a commercially available 12.5 GHZ RFID passive tags. Various parameters are sensed by respective sensors (Slaves), which are then monitored by low power, high performance, 8bit AVR microcontroller. Monitored signals are then sent to the RFID tag or transponder unit, hence the smart feature of the sensor. A receiving unit (Interrogator) emits an electromagnetic field which when detected by passive RFID tag causes it to transfer sensor information (data stored in memory) to the interrogator. Interrogator detects these parameters and sends them to the data collection PC (Master Unit). The architecture of the developed wireless sensor prototype allows for additional RFID tags (Slave Units) to be integrated into it without changes to the sensor designs. Design also provides means to update operating and monitoring parameters as well as sensors/RF link specific firmware modules ‘over - the - air’.
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A ALTERNATE MECHANISM FOR STONE CRUSHER USING RELATIVE VELOCITY METHOD
Authors: JOSHI PROF. ANJALI J. , MODAK DR. JAYANT P.
Published: January 2021

In this paper alternate mechanism for design and analysis of small size stone crusher mechanism is proposed. The basic idea is to optimize the design of the crusher which would be best suited for stone which need crushing force of 3 Tons. Presently for reducing sizes of stones from 10cm x 10cm to 2.5cm x 2.5cm in quarries is laborious job and is done manually our approach is to design a best optimum mechanism for said conditions.
CRYOGENIC AIR CONDITIONING OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Authors: JAIVIGNESH M. , RAMNATH DR. B. VIJAYA
Published: January 2021

Cryogenics is the branch of physics and engineering that involves the study of very low temperatures (below 123 K), how to produce them, and how materials behave at those temperatures. It is frequently applied to low temperature refrigeration applications such as in the study of physical phenomena of materials at temperature approaching absolute zero and in the liquefaction of gases. Liquefied gases such as liquid nitrogen and liquid helium are used in many cryogenic applications. Using liquid nitrogen as a refrigerant reduces chloro-fluorocarbon (CFC) emission in atmosphere and it is an eco-friendly technique. This paper deals with usage of liquid nitrogen in air conditioning of motor vehicles. First the preparation of liquid nitrogen is discussed, followed by its storage and working as a refrigerant in air conditioning system. This is followed by its advantages and draw backs.
Comparison of Heat Transfer Performance In Domestic Refrigerator Using Nanorefrigerant And Double Pipe Heat Exchanger
Authors: Kotu Teshome Bekele , Kumar R. Reji
Published: January 2021

Convective heat transfer is very important in the HVAC, refrigeration and microelectronics cooling applications. R134a is most widely adopted alternate refrigerant in refrigeration equipment, such as domestic refrigerators and air conditioners. Though the global warming up potential of R134a is relatively high, it is affirmed that it is a long term alternate refrigerants in lots of countries. The addition of nanoparticles to the refrigerant results in improvements in the thermophysical properties and heat transfer characteristics of the refrigerant, there by improving the performance of the refrigeration system. The performance of the domestic refrigeration system with HFC134a/mineral oil system was compared with mineral oil/nanorefrigerant and HFC134a/mineral oil/double pipe heat exchanger. The result indicates that the system performance has improved when HFC134a/mineral oil/DPHE system was used instead of HFC134a/mineral oil and mineral oil/nano refrigerant system. The mineral oil/nano refrigerant and HFC134a/mineral oil/DPHE works normally and safely in the refrigeration system. The HFC 134a/mineral oil/DPHE system reduced the energy consumption by 30% and mineral oil/nano refrigerant system reduced the energy consumption by 26 % when compared with the HFC134a/mineral oil system. There was also an enhancement in coefficient of performance (COP) when DPHE was introduced in the normal system.
ESTIMATING THE EFFECT OF MACHINING PARAMETERS ON SURFACE ROUGHNESS DURING MACHINING OF HARDENED EN24 STEEL USING COATED CARBIDE INSERTS
Authors: Das Sudhansu Ranjan , Kumar Amaresh , Dhupal Debabrata , Rath Kali Charan
Published: January 2021

In the present study, an attempt has been made to evaluate the performance of multilayer coated carbide inserts during dry turning of hardened EN24 steel (47 HRC). The effect of machining parameters (depth of cut, feed and cutting speed) on surface roughness parameters (Ra and Rz) were investigated by applying ANOVA. The experiments were planned based on Taguchi’s L27 Orthogonal array design. Results showed that surface roughness parameters (Ra and Rz) are mainly influenced by feed and cutting speed, whereas depth of cut exhibits minimum influence on surface roughness (Rz) and neglegible influence in case of surface roughness (Ra). The experimental data were further anlyzed to predict the optimal range of surface roughness parameters (Ra and Rz). Finally, second order regression models were carried out to find out the relationship between the machining parameters and surface roughness parameters.
A Comparative Study of Thiel Soft-embalmed and Formalin Preserved Cadavers for Anatomy Dissection
Authors: Villacorta Pio Renato F. , Hernando Harivelle Charmaine T. , Abdulla Abdel Jeffri A. , Barroa Jupiter Kelly H.
Published: January 2021

Background and Objective. Cadavers are the main teaching and learning tools utilized by faculty and students of Gross Anatomy. The conventional procedure of using formalin to preserve cadavers has its limited benefit due to its obnoxious odor, darkened color, indistinguishable small structures, rigid joints, with friable organs and tissues. Using the Thiel Method, cadavers are known to have: life-like presentation, a high degree of suppleness, natural mobilization of various body parts with tolerable odor, natural color, and antimicrobial and antifungal efficacy. The aim of this study was to compare the Thiel soft-embalmed cadaver and the formalin-preserved cadaver for use in Gross Anatomy dissection.

Materials and Method. Six formalin-preserved cadavers were compared with six Thiel soft-embalmed ones and were evaluated by 160 first year medical students and 10 faculty members of Gross Anatomy from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine using a visual analogue scale that evaluated the cadaver’s presenting color. A Likert scale was utilized to assess the skin and muscle texture, blood vessel integrity, odor, joint flexibility, and state of cadaver preservation. Their perceptions on the ease of the dissection process, distensibility, and differentiation of structures were also elicited through a questionnaire checklist.

Results. Results show that the Thiel Method-preserved cadavers were rated higher compared to the formalinpreserved cadavers in terms of: 1) presenting color; 2) tolerable odor; 3) skin and muscle texture; 4) blood vessel integrity; 5) joint flexibility; and 6) state of cadaver preservation after 1 year. However, the ease of the dissection process, the distensibility of structures, and the differentiation of the various structures were easily managed in the formalin-preserved cadavers while the feasibility of practicing laparoscopy, endoscopy, and intubation were seen in the Thiel soft-embalmed cadavers. Results validate the claims of previous studies on the advantages presented in using the Thiel Method.

Conclusion. Cadavers preserved utilizing the Thiel Method are life-like and can be used for Gross Anatomy dissection. The data gathered support the feasibility of using them also in research and training.
Androgenetic Alopecia and its Association with Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Caro-Chang Leah Antoinette M. , Gervasio Mia Katrina R. , Yap-Silva Claudine
Published: January 2021

Objectives. The study aimed to confirm the association between androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and Metabolic Syndrome (MetS). It also aimed to determine if early-onset AGA among males and AGA among females increases the risk of developing MetS, and if severity of AGA increases the odds of developing MetS.

Methods. Observational studies from electronic databases were selected by the consensus of three independent review authors. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale for assessing the quality of non-randomized studies in meta-analysis was used. Statistical analyses were accomplished using Review Manager software.

Results. A total of 11 case-control studies, one prospective cohort study, and five cross-sectional studies were selected. In the meta-analysis of ten case-control studies and three cross-sectional studies (3840 participants), AGA was significantly correlated with MetS (OR 2.59, 95% CI 1.51 to 4.44; p<0.0005). Early-onset AGA among males (<35 years old) showed significant association (OR 3.69, 95% CI 2.15 to 6.33; p<0.00001). AGA among females also increased the odds of developing MetS (OR 5.59, 95% CI 2.06 to 15.12; p<0.0007). Moderate to severe AGA in males, Norwood-Hamilton IV or higher, was also significant (OR 1.65, 95% CI 1.12 to 2.42; p=0.01). The same trend was noted for females with Ludwig II and III (OR 5.82, 95% CI 2.54 to 13.34; p<0.00001).

Conclusion. Although the pathophysiology still remains under investigation, the present study points to an association between AGA and MetS. It can be used as a marker to identify patients who should be screened for MetS and managed accordingly.
Operationalizing the Development of the National Unified Health Research Agenda 2017-2022
Authors: Dorotan Miguel Manuel C. , Estanislao Rafael Deo F. , Sales Reneepearl Kim P. , Magdaraog Maria Angeli C. , Geroy Lester Sam A.
Published: January 2021

Introduction. The National Unified Health Research Agenda is a major document whose creation by the Philippine National Health Research Systems is mandated by Philippine Law. Multiple frameworks, methods, and approaches for the development of a health research agenda exists. Available literature on research priority setting have mostly focused on its methods, results, or implementation. There are limited studies on the operations management of conducting a national health research priority-setting exercise.

Objectives. This paper aims to describe the operational components utilized to develop the NUHRA 2017-2022 and provide lessons learned for future research priority setting endeavors. Methods. This paper identified and categorized the operational components to develop the NUHRA 2017-2022 using the Enabler Criterion of the European Foundation for Quality Management’s (EFQM) Excellence Model.

Results. Operationalizing the development of a national health research agenda requires the harmonization of multiple components. Having region-based staff involved in the production of a regional situational analysis improved its context and accuracy. The workload for each cluster team must be considered and anticipated by the management. Stakeholder engagement requires political, diplomatic, advocacy, marketing, management, and technical skills. The process requires building relationships with various institutions. In a largescale project, management processes must be in place to effectively track and monitor its progress.

Conclusion. Operations and management are usually a neglected area in research and development projects. In a bottoms-up research priority-setting approach, iteration and flexibility is needed which requires a lot of management skills and insight. Duration of the project, planning, resources available, and quality of outputs have a strong interconnected relationship.
Strengthening Science and Technology for Health Research: Perspectives from Trade, Development, and Innovation
Authors: De Leon Paul Ernest N. , Sales Reneepearl Kim P. , Geroy Lester Sam A. , Lopez Jaifred Christian F.
Published: January 2021

Background. It has long been observed globally that the extent to which developing countries can achieve health targets depends on their capacity to generate, harness, and apply science and technology (S&T). Beyond the health sector, S&T contributes to development by providing a solid foundation for education, infrastructure, and economic progress. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) suggests a set of fundamental elements for an ideal S&T environment: knowledge generators, producers, infrastructures, and the policy instruments.

Objectives and Methods. Through document and secondary data review guided by the UNCTAD fundamental elements, this paper aimed to 1) provide an overview of the S&T policies in the country, 2) assess the country’s S&T status, 3) identify gaps and challenges, and 4) provide recommendations to strengthen the S&T environment in the country.

Results. The country’s set of policies in S&T has succeeded in attracting businesses, nurturing good governance, and applying necessary regulatory mechanisms that offers protection and incentives to innovation. While performance in Education & Research has improved, spending on research, patent applications, and journal publications lags regionally and globally. The country’s university-industry collaboration has been in decline since 2015. Between 2013 to 2015, innovations strongly enabled changes in business and organizational models. Data show that the country has been devoting increasing percentage of its GDP to Gross Capital Formation. Conversely, logistics performance has been decreasing. The country’s score for information and communication technology has been increasing since 2013. Since 2014, the density of newly registered business has remained stagnant.

Conclusion. Policies implemented through the years in the Philippines have managed to balance strengthening infrastructure capacity while increasing translation and uptake of new knowledge and technologies by enterprises. The country’s S&T performance has remained largely stagnant despite the availability of human capital. The Philippines has devoted low funding to research and development, indicating the low priority that it has for S&T. This is manifested in the low research output of the country, in the form of patents and publications, that lags both regionally and globally. The availability of quality infrastructure is a requirement for efficient work of researchers and facilitates adaption of new technologies by enterprises. However, these developments must be coupled with good logistical processes to meet the demands of researchers and the industry.
Envisioning the Health Research System in the Philippines by 2040: A Perspective Inspired By AmBisyon Natin 2040
Authors: Lopez Jaifred Christian F. , De Veyra Chiqui M. , Geroy Lester Sam A. , Sales Reneepearl Kim P. , Dizon Teddy S. , Cutiongco-de la Paz Eva Maria
Published: January 2021

Background and Objective. This paper aims to describe long-term visions for health research in the Philippines. Ambisyon Natin 2040, an overarching vision for a dynamic country by the year 2040, is its main inspiration as this enables innovation and sustainable development.

Methods. The health research profile conceptual framework developed by Tugwell et al., (2006) was utilized to structure the articulation of these visions. Review of related literature, reports, and documents and in-depth interviews with key players in health research were conducted.

Results. In view of economic and technological developments in the country, it is expected that in 2040, health research priorities shall be more trans-disciplinary and more advanced. Research on health regulation and ethics will continue to be of importance. A more enabling environment for health research is also envisioned, since majority of research funding is expected to come from government, in addition to more research-friendly laws. More innovative platforms will be utilized to disseminate research results. The increasing international exposure and impact of academic work in the Philippines is also envisaged.

Conclusion and Recommendations. Health research in the Philippines has been benefitted by a lot of gains and advances in the past years. Thus, to create an enabling health research system in the Philippines by 2040, focusing on innovations in health research, increased number of funding sources, and crafting of better policies on health research should be pursued. Sustaining these gains and advancing health research in our country entail collective effort from different stakeholders, both public and private.
Validity Study of the Roll-Over Test and Risk Factors for Preeclampsia in Four Health Districts of Surigao City, Philippines
Authors: Condeza Lovella C. , Arguelles Christopher B. , Velez Cris F. , Labadan Glenda M. , Baja Emmanuel S. , Vergeire-Dalmacion Godofreda
Published: January 2021

Background. The roll-over test is a simple, easily available clinical test using the sphygmomanometer to predict pregnancy-induced hypertension starting at 20 weeks age of gestation (AOG). However, the roll-over test is not part of the standard prenatal care in government health facilities even if health workers can easily perform the test.

Objectives. To validate the roll-over test at the 20th weeks of gestation and to determine the risk factors for preeclampsia in 4 health districts of Surigao City, a province in the CARAGA Region of the Philippines.

Methods. A total of 190 pregnant women without history of hypertension during their previous pregnancies from 4 health districts in Surigao City, Philippines were consecutively enrolled from May 2014 to October 2014 in a cross-sectional study design. The roll-over test was done using the method described in Williams Obstetrics and the validity of the roll-over test was measured. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were done to determine risk factors for preeclampsia.

Results. Seven of the 190 women developed preeclampsia. The sensitivity of the rollover test done at 20 weeks AOG was 43% and the specificity was 81%. Maternal age, history of urinary tract infection (UTI) and a positive rollover test were associated with preeclampsia.

Conclusion. Pregnant women whose ages are <20 years or >29 years old, or who had a history of UTI, or a positive roll-over test are more likely to develop preeclampsia. Roll-over test has a low sensitivity at 20 weeks AOG. More studies are warranted to explore the improvement of its predictive value in other AOG.
Relationship Between HIV/AIDS and Periodontal Health Status among Population at High Risk of HIV/AIDS
Authors: Berniyanti Titiek , Setijanto R. Darmawan , Hariani Ninuk , Romadhoni Sarah Fitria
Published: January 2021

Background. In 2017, there were sixty people who identified themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender/ transsexual (LGBT) people in Sememi Public Health Center, and seven of them were known to be people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). People who are at high risk for HIV infection, especially the LGBT people and Female Sex Workers, are at even greater risk of developing a number of severe periodontal diseases. Periodontal problems, such as periodontitis, in HIV patients, are more severe and occur more frequently than uninfected patients. However, data on dental visit in Sememi Public Health Center as the primary health center in Sememi district is still limited, and there is still no data regarding periodontal health status among HIV patients.

Objective. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between HIV/AIDS and periodontal health status among the population who are at high risk of HIV/AIDS in Sememi Public Health Center area.

Method. This study was conducted with a cross-sectional design. The sample size was determined using a total sampling technique and came up with 30 participants.

Conclusion. Population with a high risk of HIV/AIDS in Sememi Health Center area in Surabaya City has poor periodontal status, due to a large number of bleeding on probing (BOP), periodontal pocket depth, and loss of attachment (LOA). There is no significant difference between BOP results and pocket depth between the HIV and non-HIV groups. But a significant difference was found between LOA in the HIV and non-HIV groups. On the contrary, we found that there is no significant relationship between HIV/AIDS and xerostomia in this study.
QUISTE ÓSEO SIMPLE EN EL CALCÁNEO: REPORTE DE UN CASO.
Authors: Cevallos Peñaherrera Fabián Guillermo , Llerena Freire Luis Francisco , Benavides Vargas Karen Estefanía , Álvarez Guerrero Daniel Alejandro , Heredia Montenegro Cristina Elizabeth , Freire Pazmiño Dennise Solange , Llerena Freire Giannella Izamar
Published: January 2021

Bone tumors are pathologies resulting from modifications in the bone structure and its content, they can present as benign or malignant, primitive or metastatic tumor lesions, depending on various factors: age of presentation, location, growth rate, periosteal reaction and infiltration to neighboring structures. The publications show that small, asymptomatic and small bone cysts do not require treatment, up to 25% are spontaneous resolution after a pathological fracture; while larger cysts with thin bark require some type of intervention.The case of a 17-year-old female patient is presented, who presents for presenting moderate intensity pain in the left heel that intensifies on ambulation, with a time of 2 months of evolution, after a blunt trauma in this region. On physical examination, pain from the pressure digit and active-passive mobilization maneuvers were evidenced on the external lateral aspect at the calcaneus level of the left foot. A simple lateral radiograph of the left calcaneus was performed, showing a 3 by 3 cm circular lytic lesion involving the anteroinferior region of the calcaneus.In conclusion, simple or solitary bone cyst is a benign pathology that, although it does not endanger the person’s life, can seriously affect the functionality of the foot. Currently, there is no standardized treatment for the management of this pathology, current surgical techniques, especially curettage and bone autograft are very promising.
ENCEFALITIS POR VIRUS HERPES HUMANO TIPO 6 EN UNA ADOLESCENTE CON LUPUS ERITEMATOSO SISTÉMICO. PRIMER CASO REPORTADO EN EL ECUADOR.
Authors: Guerra  Vilca Jhaneth , Cruz  Montesinos Daniel , Merizalde Wendy Mercedes , Hidalgo Jaira Lorena , Villacis Verónica Del Pilar
Published: January 2021

The case of a fourteen-year-old patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with severe activity index and immunosuppressive treatment is described. He went to the Pediatric Emergency Department of the Carlos Andrade Marín Specialty Hospital, for presenting fever, headache, nausea, auditory hallucinations and paresis in the lower extremities. Cerebrospinal fluid was studied by Polymerase Chain Reaction, in which the presence of Human Herpes Virus type 6 or also called Roseolovirus was detected. Ganciclovir was started with a favorable clinical response in 72 hours. Conclusions: The presence of HHV-6 encephalitis should be considered in immunocompromised patients with encephalopathy and use of ganciclovir as directed therapy.
A Review of United States Arboricultural Operation Fatal and Nonfatal Incidents (2001–2017): Implications for Safety Training
Authors: Ball John , Vosberg Shane , Walsh Timothy
Published: January 2021

The objective of this study was to identify and quantify the hazards present during arboricultural operations. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration Fatality and Catastrophe incident database and other Bureau of Labor Statistic sources were analyzed for arboricultural operation incidents within the 17-year period from 2001 through 2017. There were 865 fatal and 441 nonfatal incidents reviewed from this period. The leading four fatal incidents, from the largest to the smallest number of fatalities, were climber falls, workers struck by a falling tree, workers making indirect contact with an electric current, and workers struck by a falling branch. Climber falls were also the leading incident for severe nonfatal injuries, followed by ground workers struck by a falling branch, workers struck by a chain saw, and falls by aerial device operators. The American National Standards Institute Z133 American National Standard for Arboricultural Operations—Safety Requirements establishes safety requirements and recommendations for arboricultural operations in the United States. It addresses common hazard sources and has guidelines to avoid, eliminate, or reduce them. Safety training programs should emphasize the most common hazard sources for fatal and nonfatal incidents and follow the ANSI Z.
The Relationship Between Women’s Preferences for Landscape Spatial Configurations and Relevant Socio-Economic Variables
Authors: Hami Ahmad , Tarashkar Mahsa , Emami Farzin
Published: January 2021

People’s preferences for urban parks are influenced by the spatial and contextual characteristics of spaces, where landscapes form the main body of parks. The present study examined women’s preferences for landscape spatial quality indicators (including coherence, mystery, complexity, legibility, prospect, and refuge) in two urban parks. Also, the study explored the impact of socio-economic variables such as age, income, and education on women’s preferences. In this spirit, a photo survey was conducted among 178 women as park users in Tabriz in 2017. Descriptive analysis, factor analysis, and comparison tests such as one-way ANOVA were used to analyze the data. Based on the results, the highest preferences were for mystery, complexity, and prospect. The results also revealed that the preference for landscape spatial quality indicators (LSQIs) varies among different age groups, education levels, and income statuses, where middle-aged women show the highest preference toward all of the LSQIs. Similarly, perception of and preference for landscape were seen to increase with education level, with less educated women demonstrating the lowest preferences for LSQIs in a park environment. Also, women with low and high income levels had the highest preference for mystery, complexity, and prospect of LSQIs. The population of middle-aged residents is increasing, which renders it necessary for special attention to be paid to understanding their opinions and demands for public spaces, such as landscape quality. It was likewise confirmed that users’ characteristics should be taken into account in planting design, particularly its spatial configurations in urban parks.
Heritage Trees in Macau: Relationships Among Biomass Structure, Age, and Ecosystem Services
Authors: Lai Po Ying , Jim C.Y. , Zhang Hao
Published: January 2021

Older trees in good health are expected to provide more ecosystem services and equivalent economic values due to their large size. The relationship of tree dimensions, respective tree height, crown area, diameter at breast height (dbh), and total leaf area vis-a-vis age were studied for 790 heritage trees ≥ 100 years old in Macau; 50 genera and 63 species were represented. Seven out of ten common genera showed no significant increase for all tested parameters except increase of dbh with age. Other factors, such as condition and geometry of growing spaces, controlled the performance of heritage trees, as well as the realization of their biological potential size, with implications on the provision of ecosystem services. The effects of these heritage trees on air-quality improvement and gross carbon sequestration were quantified by the i-Tree Eco model. Overall, 806.8 kg of air pollutants were removed annually, with benefits valued at US $8,091. The heritage trees stored 3,041 t carbon in total and sequestered 842 kg carbon/yr, equivalent to US $601 in annual benefits. The values were much higher than ordinary urban forest trees. Ten common heritage tree genera were ranked by their capacities for air quality improvement, carbon storage, and sequestration. The findings can serve as a decision tool for heritage tree management and conservation and to estimate potential ecosystem services of established trees
CONTEMPLAR O INVISÍVEL: o caminhar pela cidade em As vozes de Marrakech de Elias Canetti
Authors: OLIVEIRA Gabriela Gomes de , CORNELSEN Elcio Loureiro
Published: January 2021

O presente artigo se propõe a fazer uma reflexão acerca do papel desempenhado pelos personagens invisíveis que figuram na narrativa de Elias Canetti. A cidade de Marrakech surge como o espaço mediador do caminhar do viajante que lança um olhar receptivo ao que lhe é heterogêneo, e se permite experienciar as mais várias sensações que o ato de observar o outro poderia proporcionar. Como suporte teórico principal para este texto foram escolhidos os trabalhos de Francesco Careri, Luis Alberto Brandão, Michel Foucault e Joan W. Scott.
APRESENTAÇÃO
Authors: REDEL Elisângela , SCHRÖDER Luciane Thomé
Published: January 2021

APRESENTAÇÃO
ATUAÇÃO DOCENTE: ENSINO DE LIBRAS NO ENSINO SUPERIOR
Authors: VERAS Daniele Siqueira , BRAYNER Izabelly Correia dos Santos
Published: January 2021

Após a sanção do Decreto 5626/2005, a Libras ganhou o cenário nacional, tornando-se disciplina obrigatória para os cursos de formação de professores e optativa para os demais cursos. Portanto, a presente pesquisa versa investigar como se dá a atuação dos docentes de Libras no ensino superior. Trata-se de um estudo de caráter qualitativo, para atingir o objetivo proposto, foram selecionados cinco (5) professores de Libras que atuam no ensino superior. Os resultados obtidos apontam para a formação fragilizada dos docentes que atuam no ensino da Libras, carga horária insuficiente, resistência dos alunos no aprendizado de uma língua viso espacial e o desconhecimento da Libras por parte das IES. Esses dados fortalecem a necessidade de um diálogo por parte das IES, em uniformizar a carga horária e os conteúdos da disciplina e um investimento maior na Pós-Graduação.
O ESTUDO SOBRE A FORMAÇÃO DO PROFESSOR DE LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA NO PARFOR LETRAS
Authors: SILVA Herodoto Ezequiel Fonseca da , SILVA Márcio Oliveiros Alves da
Published: January 2021

Temos como objetivo compreender o estado atual sobre as pesquisas que tomam como objeto a Formação dos Professores de Língua Portuguesa, no âmbito de cursos de Letras ofertados pelo PARFOR. Buscamos produções acadêmicas no banco de teses da Capes que investigavam essa temática. Selecionamos, também, as dissertações e teses produzidas no âmbito de Programas de Pós-Graduação do Estado do Pará. Fizemos a sistematização dessas monografias por meio das seguintes categorias: objeto de pesquisa, procedimentos metodológicos, filiação teórica para análise dos dados, o papel da escrita na formação do professor e a percepção da ação formativa oferecida pelo PARFOR. Constatamos a fecundidade da temática da formação de professores no PARFOR nas produções acadêmicas e a percepção dos pesquisadores ora com críticas ora com reconhecimento da relevância do Plano.REFERÊNCIAS ATAIDE, D. M. S. Letramento digital e formação de professores: Limites e potencialidade na perspectiva do Plano Nacional de Formação de professores (PARFOR). Dissertação (Mestrado). Programa de Pós-Graduação em Letras, Universidade Federal do Tocantins, Araguaína, 2013.BRASIL. Decreto nº 6.755, de 29 de janeiro de 2009. Institui a Política Nacional de Formação de Profissionais do Magistério da Educação Básica. Brasília, DF, 29 jan. 2009. Disponível em: http://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2007-2010/2009/decreto/d6755.htm. Acesso em: 22 dez. 2016.ECO, U. A escolha do tema. In: _______. Como se faz uma tese. Trad. Gilson Cesar Cardoso de Souza. 24. ed. São Paulo: Perspectiva, 2012, p. 7-34.FAIRCHILD, T. M. O professor no espelho: refletindo sobre a leitura de um relatório de estágio na graduação em Letras. In: Revista Brasileira de Linguística Aplicada. Belo Horizonte: UFMG/ALAB. v. 10, n. 1, 2010, p. 271-288.FIAD, R. S.; SILVA, L. L. M. Escrita na formação docente: relatos de estágio. In: Acta Scientiarum. Language and Culture. Maringa: EDUEM. v. 31, n. 2, 2009, p. 123-131.RAMOS, A. Competências: a pesquisa como meio de conhecimento e transformação. In: __________. Metodologia da pesquisa científica: como uma monografia pode abrir o horizonte do conhecimento. São Paulo: Atlas, 2009, p. 169-195.SILVA, M. O. A. A ressignificação da prática de leitura dos graduandos do Curso de Letras PARFOR - UFPA: Território de Formação, Subjuntividade e Horizonte Social do Leitor. Tese (Doutorado). Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação, Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém, 2016.SILVA, W. R. Proposta de análise textual-discursiva do gênero relatório de estágio supervisionado. In: D.E.L.T.A., 28:2, 2012, p. 281-305.VALENTE, L. N. V. A formação de professores de português em serviço: repercussões e elementos contraditórios. Dissertação (Mestrado). Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação, Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém, 2015.Recebido em 05-05-2018 e aceito em 27-05-2018.
MULHER E DISCURSO: ENTRE A CRUZ E A ESPADA
Authors: CATTELAN João Carlos
Published: January 2021

Tendo como horizonte geral os conceitos de pré-construído e discurso-transverso de Pêcheux (1995) e de anamnese e sistema de pressupostos imperativos de Bourdieu (1999) e buscando alguns amparos em a Sociologia da Família, de Saraceno e Maldini (2003).tenho como objetivo analisar o funcionamento de 10 (dez) recortes discursivos unidos entre si por mostrarem que, às vezes, embora os homens busquem se envolver nas atividades domésticas, que é uma reivindicação das mulheres, eles são rechaçados, em geral, por serem considerados incapazes de fazerem o que se propõem. De modo geral, busco tematizar a incongruência entre a demanda feminina de partilha dos trabalhos de casa e a rejeição de que isso aconteça, quando a oportunidade de atendimento se apresenta.REFERÊNCIAS:BOURDIEU, Pierre. A dominação masculina. (Trad. Maria Helena Kühner). Rio de Janeiro: Bertrand Brasil, 1999._____. A economia das trocas linguísticas: o que falar quer dizer. (Trad. Sergio Miceli et. al.). 2a ed. São Paulo: Editora da Universidade de São Paulo, 1998.FREUD, Sigmund. O homem dos lobos: história de uma neurose infantil. (Trad. Paula César de Souza). 1a ed. São Paulo: Penguin Classics Companhia das Letras, 2016.PÊCHEUX, Michel. Semântica e discurso: uma crítica à afirmação do óbvio. (Trad. Eni Pucinelli Orlandi et. Al). 2a ed. Campinas, SP: Editora da Unicamp, 1995.SARACENO, Chiara e NALDINI, Manuela. Sociologia da família. (Trad. Isabel Teresa Santos). 2a ed. Lisboa: Editorial Estampa, 2003.ENVIADO EM 22-03-19 | ACEITO EM 27-05-19
Sistem Informasi Data Penduduk dengan Menggunakan Database Terdisitribusi
Authors: Muhazzir Muhazzir
Published: January 2021

Data  kependudukan  merupakan  suatu  hal yang  harus  dikelola  baik  oleh  pemerintah untuk diolah sampai pada berbagai keperluan,  baik daerah  maupun  pusat.  Keberadaan  datanya  pun dituntut  untuk  selalu  up  to  date  (saat  ini).  Pengelolaan data penduduk di desa juli uruek anoe kecamatan juli kabupaten Bireuen masih diolah secara manual oleh pemerintah struktural desa, misalnya data penduduk atau data perpindahan penduduk yang dikelola oleh sekretaris desa, sementara data kelahiran dikelola oleh bidan desa kemudian dikirim kepada pengelola data penduduk di desa. Dengan konsep database terdistribusi dapat dibangun sebuah sistem yang langsung dikelola oleh bidan desa ketika ada penduduk yang melahirkan untuk disimpan atau diinput kedalam sistem. Gambar sistem menjelaskan aliran data secara umum, yaitu terdapat 4 entitas pada aplikasi yang di rancang, di antaranya admin sistem untuk menginput dan mengelola user pengguna aplikasi, kemudian operator kecamatan dan operator kabupaten dapat melihat data laporan, kemudian pengguna sekretaris desa untuk menginput data kartu keluarga, data penduduk, data kematian, data pindahan, data kedatangan
Pułapki socjologicznej mantry. Uwagi na marginesie Petera L. Bergera „Zniechęcenia do socjologii”
Authors: Burdziej Stanisław
Published: January 2021

W głośnym artykule sprzed kilku lat Peter Berger mówi o marginalizacji i rosnącej nieistotności socjologii, wskazując na dwie przyczyny jej upadku: dominację metod ilościowych oraz ideologizację dyscypliny, która – jego zdaniem – przejawia się w niejednokrotnie jałowym powtarzaniu „mantry klasy, rasy i gender”. W artykule zastanawiam się nad zasadnością tych zarzutów, przedstawiając je na tle szerszej debaty nad kondycją nauk społecznych i humanistyki. Pytam również o stan socjologii w Polsce, a także o przyczyny, dla których w polskim kontekście zarzuty Bergera można uznać za tylko w części trafione.