bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Rollen und Akteure für erfolgreiche FTS-Projekte
Authors: Korte David , Ullrich Günter
Published: March 2022

Um die Übersicht über alle in einem FTS-Projekt zu besetzenden Rollen zu behalten und die Verantwortlichkeiten schon im Vorfeld klar zu definieren, wurde im VDI-Fachausschuss FTS ein neuer Leitfaden erarbeitet, der sich mit den Phasen, Rollen und Akteuren in FTS-Projekten befasst und ein Hilfsmittel für die erfolgreiche Realisierung von FTS-Projekten darstellt.
Efficiency in sequential testing: Comparing the sequential probability ratio test and the sequential Bayes factor test
Authors: Stefan Angelika M. , Schönbrodt Felix D. , Evans Nathan J. , Wagenmakers Eric-Jan
Published: March 2022

In a sequential hypothesis test, the analyst checks at multiple steps during data collection whether sufficient evidence has accrued to make a decision about the tested hypotheses. As soon as sufficient information has been obtained, data collection is terminated. Here, we compare two sequential hypothesis testing procedures that have recently been proposed for use in psychological research: Sequential Probability Ratio Test (SPRT;Psychological Methods, 25(2), 206–226, 2020) and the Sequential Bayes Factor Test (SBFT;Psychological Methods, 22(2), 322–339, 2017). We show that although the two methods have different philosophical roots, they share many similarities and can even be mathematically regarded as two instances of an overarching hypothesis testing framework. We demonstrate that the two methods use the same mechanisms for evidence monitoring and error control, and that differences in efficiency between the methods depend on the exact specification of the statistical models involved, as well as on the population truth. Our simulations indicate that when deciding on a sequential design within a unified sequential testing framework, researchers need to balance the needs of test efficiency, robustness against model misspecification, and appropriate uncertainty quantification. We provide guidance for navigating these design decisions based on individual preferences and simulation-based design analyses.
Campur Kode dalam Novel Secangkir Kopi dan Pencakar Langit Karya Aqessa Aninda
Authors: Siagian Irwan , Suhaeri Ayu Holizah , Praramadanti Arini Haq
Published: February 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan permasalahan kebahasaan yang melekat pada karya sastra. Permasalahan tersebut menyangkut tuturan yang menggunakan lebih dari satu bahasa dalam dialog yang terdapat dalam karya sastra. Penggunaan bahasa yang kompatibel dikenal sebagai campur kode. Peneliti menemukan beberapa permasalahan yang telah dirumuskan, yaitu jenis campur kode, wujud campur kode, dan faktor penyebab terjadinya campur kode pada novel Secangkir Kopi dan Pencakar Langit karya Aqessa Aninda. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan menggunakan dialog antartokoh dan deskripsi cerita yang digunakan sebagai data penelitian. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini mencakup 15 temuan, yaitu 3 campur kode bentuk kata, 3 campur kode bentuk frasa, 3 campur kode bentuk klausa, 3 campur kode bentuk baster, dan 3 campur kode bentuk singkatan. Beberapa faktor penyebab terjadinya campur kode dalam novel Secangkir Kopi dan Pencakar Langit karya Aqessa Aninda disebabkan adanya penutur, lawan tutur, perubahan topik pembicaraan, dan pokok pembicaraan.
This research was conducted to describe the linguistic problems inherent in literary works. This problem concerns speech that uses more than one language in the dialogue found in literary works. The use of multiple compatible languages is known as code-mixing. Researchers found several problems that have been formulated, types of code-mixing, a form of code-mixing, and the causes of code-mixing in the novel A Cup of Coffee and a Skyscraper by Aqessa Aninda. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method using dialogue between characters and story descriptions that are used as data for this research. The researcher chose the data collection technique with the method of viewing notes, namely by collecting data which was then studied, and then the researcher would begin to analyze the data that had been collected. The results of this study include 15 findings, namely; mixed word form code 3, coded phrase form 3, mixed code form clause 3, mixed code form baster 3, and mixed code form abbreviation 3. Several factors causing code-mixing in the novel Secangkir Kopi dan Pencakar Langit by Aqessa Aninda caused by speakers, the interlocutor, changes in the topic of conversation, and the subject of the conversation.
Nanotechnology Applications in Science and Technology
Authors:   U.G., P.G. & Research Centre, Department of Chemistry, Shivaji Art’s, Comm. & Science College Kannad Dist. Aurangabad.431103 (M.S.) India, Sakhare D.T
Published: February 2022

Nanotechnology is helping to considerably improve, even revolutionize, many technology and industry sectors: information technology, energy, environmental science, medicine, homeland security, food safety, and transportation, among many others. Today's nanotechnology harnesses current progress in chemistry, physics, materials science, and biotechnology to create novel materials that have unique properties because their structures are determined on the nanometer scale. This paper study the various applications of nanotechnology in recent decades. “Nanotechnology”. It gives a brief description about Nanotechnology and its application in various field’s viz. medicine, computing, Robotics, food technology and Solar cells etc. It also deals with the future perspectives of Nanotechnology. Nanotechnology is the study of minuscule particles. The nanotechnology imagines a world wherein new items are planned at the nuclear and atomic level; give sensible, savvy techniques for lashing sustainable power sources and keeping the climate clean.
Forgiveness in Politics and its Relation with Justice: Reviewing an Axiological Debate.
Authors:   Assistant Professor and Head of the Department, Political Science, Government General Degree College at Keshiary Telipukur, Tilaboni Mahishamura, Keshiary, Paschim Medinipur, PIN : 721135., BHATTACHARYYA KALYANASIS
Published: February 2022

Politics, a cognitive behaviour, with its phenomenal spectrum is believed to be elementary for social formation. Despite its capacities politics spontaneously and almost innately patronised the exercise of power in every stage of human relations from interpersonal to international and subversively contributed to the darkest part of history with narratives of human sufferings. This article identifies the loose ends of the power narrative through the contrivance of an ethical archetype of Political Forgiveness. The didactic paradigm of forgiveness is pitted against Realism which has ever remained triumphant spoiling the innate dark sides of human nature. It might, however, seem merely an academic thought practice but this article has adequately identified slippages where humanity prevailed over crude power through predicaments with congruent contextuality of philosophical logic and arguments based on regular political theories. Besides the ideas of Hannah Arendt, Jacques Derrida this piece of writing incorporated the thoughts of John Rawls, Thomas Nagel, Charles Beitz and others in prioritising the notion of cooperation and forgiveness while weighing the chances of Cosmopolitanism in global politics. This is an attempt to challenge the idea of global justice in identifying the paradoxes of Realpolitik while exposing the back out of ethics from politics endangering a rudimentary element of social living.
Una teoría de la justicia y de la familia. Las críticas feministas a Teoría de la justicia
Authors: Darat Nicole
Published: March 2022

El objetivo de este texto es dar cuenta de parte de la recepción feminista de Teoría de la justicia (TJ), principalmente de la reacción de las teóricas feministas a las ideas sobre la familia y las relaciones entre los sexos en TJ. Para ello procederé de la siguiente forma: comenzaré por (1) dar cuenta del estado del debate feminista en 1971, cuando apareció TJ; luego (2) haré una breve mención a las principales críticas que recibió TJ; (3) a continuación me detendré puntualmente en la crítica al concepto de familia, por ser este uno de los aspectos más relevantes para la crítica feminista; (4) finalmente sugeriré en pocas líneas por qué el liberalismo político provee una base insuficiente para repensar la familia en clave feminista.
THE STRUCTURE OF A MODERN SCHOOL – CASE STUDY
Authors: Vilbikienė Grėtė
Published: March 2022

The aim of this article is to test and apply the developed methodology of research on the correlation between the physical learning environment and education, analysing Vilnius Geroji Viltis Progymnasium. The article analyses functional-spatial structure and usability of the selected school (applying the principles of post occupancy evaluation (POE), and analyses the school culture and the needs of school community groups, which are compared with modern Lithuanian educational goals and objectives. The functional-spatial structure of the analysed school is compared with the general school model of the 21st century formed in the author’s previous research, which distinguishes 7 features of the physical learning environment that define the quality of the modern learning environment. It also examines the extent to which the current physical school environment satisfies and meets the school culture and community needs. The article provides guidelines for the implementation of the harmony of school culture (values and needs) and its physical environment, which allows each school to self-assess the physical learning environment and its cultural and 21st century school physical environment characteristics and assumptions and opportunities to meet them.
The Completed Sloan Digital Sky Survey IV Extended Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey: The Damped Lyα Systems Catalog
Authors: Chabanier Solène , Etourneau Thomas , Le Goff Jean-Marc , Rich James , Stermer Julianna , Abolfathi Bela , Font-Ribera Andreu , Gonzalez-Morales Alma X. , de la Macorra Axel , Pérez-Ràfols Ignasi , Petitjean Patrick , Pieri Matthew M. , Ravoux Corentin , Rossi Graziano , Schneider Donald P.
Published: March 2022

We present the characteristics of the damped Lyα (DLA) systems found in data release DR16 of the extended Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey. The DLAs were identified using the convolutional neural network of Parks et al. (2018). A total of 117,458 absorber candidates were found with 2 ≤ z
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The Evidence-based Effect of Platelet-rich Fibrin in Osteogenesis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Idulhaq Mujaddid , Mudigdo Ambar , Utomo Pamudji , Wasita Brian
Published: February 2022

ABSTRACT
Background: Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) is a growth factor concentration functioning as an initiator of wound healing and bone regeneration, and it is mainly reported in dentistry rehabilitation and rejuvenation.
Objective: summarize and analyze the evidence based on the effect of PRF on the bone osteogenesis
Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted on the bibliographic databases or Medical Subject Headings in the PubMed. The search was conducted among articles that were published between 2010 and 2021.  Required article information was extracted from each article by abstract and full paper availability that focuses on the Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) And Osteogenesis. We recruited studies with the design was employed clinical trials with in vitro and in vivo approaches. The only study that provided osteogenesis outcome proceeded to the quantitative analysis.
Results: Regarding literature search and screening processes, it yielded 24 studies for qualitative assessment and eleven studies for quantitative analysis. Most of the studies performed a combination of PRF with other materials such as Mg ring, BMSCs, Gold nanoparticles, and PDLSCs. It showed that PRF combined with other materials enhanced the osteogenic ability. The assessment of PRF only showed the various result in multiple outcome markers. For the ALP, the mean difference is 1.40 [1.14-1.67] p-value 0.001. It indicates there is a significant effect of PRF application with the increase of ALP. For the RUNX2, there is a significant effect of PRF application with the increase of RUNX2 1.10 [0.93, 1.26]. For OCN, the mean difference of PRF in OCN is 0.77 [0.43, 1.12] p=0.001. It showed a significant effect of PRF application with the increase of OCN. There is also a significant effect of PRF application for TRAP with the declining number of TRAP is -1.59 [-2.96, -0.22] p=0.001.
Conclusion: PRF combined with other materials showed more promising results rather than PRF only. Moreover, in the assessment of PRF only, it was found that PRF has a significant effect in accelerating bone osteogenesis.
Keywords:
PRF, Platelet-Rich Fibrin, Osteogenesis
Two new species of the genus Anufrievia Dworakowska (Hemiptera, Cicadellidae, Typhlocybinae) from karst region of southwest China
Authors: Yuan Zhouwei , Zhang Ni , Song Yuehua
Published: March 2022

The leafhopper genus Anufrievia was established by Dworakowska with A. rolikae Dworakowska as its type species. They are widely distributed in China, North Korea, South Korea, Japan, Nepal, India, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.

Two new species, A. ventricosa sp. nov. and A. unianxialis sp. nov., found in the karst area of Guanling and Shibing City, Guizhou Province, China are described and illustrated. The key to the identification of the specie of this genus is given.
Auto-tooth bone graft material for reconstruction of bone defects in the oral region: case reports
Authors: Kanazirski Nikolay , Kanazirska Petya
Published: March 2022

We present some clinical cases of autogenous tooth graft - a modern method in which the extracted teeth are processed into a demineralised dentin matrix (DDM) and are then immediately transplanted into the post-extraction sockets or bone defects.

We included patients with jaw lesions due to chronic inflammatory conditions, cystic formations, or peri-implantitis. After removing the pathological processes and tissues, we performed curettage with an Er-YAG laser and treated the bone structures in the borderline area. Then auto-tooth bone (ATB) graft material was applied. The clinical results showed favourable wound healing and good bone integration of implants. Radiological studies showed stimulation and acceleration of bone regeneration with alveolar crest resorption of graft material of no more than 10%. Histological examination found new bone formation which was induced by the osteo-inductive material.

On the basis of the clinical outcomes and the favourable healing process with a very good bone integration of the DDM, we can recommend this method as an option for bone defect reconstruction. The satisfactory quantity (up to 3 grams per molar) and quality of the demineralised dentin matrix determine a relatively low cost of bone grafting.
Lysophospholipid Metabolism and Signalling in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Authors: Papadopoulos Charalambos , Tentes Ioannis , Papazoglou Dimitrios , Anagnostopoulos Konstantinos
Published: March 2022

Non-alcoholic liver disease (NAFLD) constitutes a global health pandemic. It is estimated that about 25% of the world’s population suffers from NAFLD. In the long-term, a subgroup of the patients can develop inflammation and fibrosis. The end result in some cases is cirrhosis and even liver-related death. The epidemiology and natural history of NAFLD lead to extreme financial costs. 

To date, there is no approved treatment for NAFLD. Lipotoxicity has been proposed to be one of the main regulators of the implicated molecular pathomechanisms. Research has been focused on the role of cholesterol, free fatty acids and ceramides. Nevertheless, lysophospholipids, such as sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P), lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC), lysophosphatidic acid (LPA), lysophosphatidylinositol (LPI), lysophosphatidylethanolamine (LPE) have emerged as potential contributors to NAFLD/NASH. Finally, the metabolism of other lysophospholipids, such as lysophosphatidylserine (LPSer), lysophosphatidylglycerol (LPG), and lysocardiolipin (LCL), has come to light in the context of NAFLD. In this review, we try to summarize the current knowledge regarding the potential of lysophospholipid signalling and metabolism as therapeutic targets and biomarkers in NAFLD and/or NASH.
Faire charnière entre l’État et les professions. Fabrique des réformes managériales et mobilisations professionnelles
Authors: Aust Jérôme , Gozlan Clémentine
Published: February 2022

Depuis plus de trente ans, les réformes managériales ont restructuré les relations entre l’État et les groupes professionnels. Ces réformes ont fait l’objet de nombreux travaux de sociologie des professions et de l’État ; ils en décrivent les conséquences sur le travail professionnel et en éclairent la genèse. La participation des professionnels à la fabrique des réformes de leur secteur d’activité est cependant un angle mort de cette littérature. En empruntant cette notion à Andrew Abbott, cet article propose de considérer les réformes managériales comme des charnières entre l’État et les professions. Cette perspective renouvelée offre un autre éclairage sur le rôle des professionnels dans l’élaboration et la contestation des réformes afférant à leur secteur d’activité et révèle la pluralité des formes d’investissement professionnel des réformes managériales.
Les inspecteurs au rapport. Recomposition de l’identité des contrôleurs autour d’un instrument d’action publique (1959-2021)
Authors: Demonteil Marion
Published: February 2022

L’article analyse le processus de différenciation de la fonction d’inspection de l’administration centrale à partir du cas des inspections de la Culture. Inscrit dans la théorie écologique des professions, il met en évidence ce que la professionnalisation des inspecteurs, à l’œuvre dans les années 1990-2000, doit à des luttes internes à l’État. Le rapport d’inspection est ici considéré comme une charnière entre des juridictions tenues par de hauts fonctionnaires dirigeants et des inspecteurs en cours de professionnalisation : ressource politique, il permet aux uns d’attester de la rationalité des orientations données à leurs programmes d’action et de leur indépendance vis-à-vis de considérations extérieures à l’intérêt général ; artefact d’un travail intellectuel, il permet aux autres de s’affirmer comme détenteurs d’un savoir professionnel abstrait, de donner à voir leur capacité d’inférence à travers la déclinaison de diagnostics et préconisations opérationnelles.
L’affairement invisible
Authors: Raynal Henri
Published: March 2022

Un torrent naît d’un glacier, façonne une vallée à l’aide de ses affluents, achève sa course en s’abandonnant au fleuve qu’il rencontre. À son aventure s’ajoute celle d’une molécule d’eau qui circule sur la planète à la surface du sol, au fond de l’océan, sous terre ou dans les airs. Le texte qui relate ces parcours est rédigé tour à tour comme une description poétique et comme chapitre d’un essai. Les deux modes ne demandaient qu’à s’unir. Union qui se fonde sur celle, que l’auteur appelle de ses vœux, de l’intelligible et du sensible. Une perception instruite est possible, où, au spectacle du monde que nous livrent nos sens, s’incorpore un savoir scientifique qui n’en est en rien l’ennemi. Ainsi le paysage s’enrichit de l’intense vie physique invisible qui le crée continûment.
Construction and numerical analysis of a fuzzy non-standard computational method for the solution of an SEIQR model of COVID-19 dynamics
Authors: Dayan Fazal ,   Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan, Ahmed Nauman , Rafiq Muhammad , Akgül Ali , Raza Ali , Ahmad Muhammad Ozair , Jarad Fahd ,   Department of Mathematics, School of Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan,   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan,   Department of Mathematics, Art and Science Faculty, Siirt University, TR 56100, Siirt, Turkey,   Department of Mathematics, Govt. Maulana Zafar Ali Khan Graduate College Wazirabad, 52000, Punjab Higher Education Department (PHED), Lahore, 54000, Pakistan,   Department of Mathematics, Çankaya University, Etimesgut 06790, Ankara, Turkey,   Department of Mathematics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,   Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
Published: March 2022

This current work presents an SEIQR model with fuzzy parameters. The use of fuzzy theory helps us to solve the problems of quantifying uncertainty in the mathematical modeling of diseases. The fuzzy reproduction number and fuzzy equilibrium points have been derived focusing on a model in a specific group of people having a triangular membership function. Moreover, a fuzzy non-standard finite difference (FNSFD) method for the model is developed. The stability of the proposed method is discussed in a fuzzy sense. A numerical verification for the proposed model is presented. The developed FNSFD scheme is a reliable method and preserves all the essential features of a continuous dynamical system.
Regional differences of high-quality development level for manufacturing industry in China
Authors: Han Zhi-ying ,   School of Business, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China, Liu Yong , Guo Xue-ge , Xu Jun-qian ,   School of accounting, Taihu University of Wuxi, Wuxi 214064, China
Published: March 2022

The development of China's manufacturing industry is still facing the challenge of regional imbalance. To solve the problem of development imbalance, it is necessary to realize regional development. First, we must analyze the development characteristics of different regions. To this end, we consider the requirements of the new development era and design an evaluation index system for the high-quality development level of the manufacturing industry from the dimensions of innovation, green, and efficiency. Then construct a novel hybrid model which combines the grey incidence clustering model and AP algorithm for panel data in this paper. According to the statistical data from 2014 to 2018, we find out the high-quality development of China's manufacturing industry is characterized by obvious regional differences, different development stages and different constraints.
Sobre a metonímia da metonímia: implicações da Antropologia do esporte de Simoni Lahud Guedes para a Antropologia da política
Authors: Santo Wecisley Ribeiro do Espírito , Gama Dirceu Ribeiro Nogueira da
Published: February 2022

O derradeiro artigo publicado por Simoni Lahud Guedes constitui genuíno grand finale de sua obra, oferecendo valiosa contribuição para a compreensão da política brasileira. Sua descrição de dois “sequestros” das cores verde e amarela remonta à função metonímica da seleção de futebol em sua relação com o povo brasileiro. Vítima de um primeiro sequestro, por ocasião da ditadura civil-militar instalada em 1964, o símbolo verde e amarelo sofre hoje novo rapto. Quebra-se assim a equação seleção = povo, de vez que a camisa da equipe futebolística é apropriada por um segmento específico que pretende se distinguir do segundo termo. O presente artigo visa debater esta descrição elaborada por Simoni a partir de seu caráter estrutural. Argumenta-se que a função metonímica do futebol brasileiro, em particular, é ela mesma uma metonímia do fenômeno esportivo, em geral. Elabora-se uma exegese intertextual do artigo, sobre o pano de fundo dos últimos trabalhos da autora e de alguns de seus interlocutores na Antropologia. O objetivo é demonstrar, de um lado, que o estatuto significante do esporte decorre da homologia estrutural que ele guarda com a vida social e, de outro, que o esporte oferece uma lente heurística para o estudo da política.
A CLUSTERING-BASED FUSION SYSTEM FOR BLASTOMERE LOCALIZATION
Authors: Khder Shimaa M. , Mohamed Eman A. H. , Yassine Inas A.
Published: March 2022

Microscopic digital image processing paves the way for study and evaluation of blastomere identification and localization as a preprocessing step for the embryos selection for the In VitroFertilization (IVF) transfer. Computer vision aims at developing automated image system to localize and grade blastomeres before injection. In this paper, we propose a clustering-based system that supports the localization and counting of blastomeres. The dataset, employed in this study, is formed of 50 Images collected at Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART) Unit, International Islamic Center for Population Studies and Research, Al-Azhar University, Egypt. The proposed system is formed of 2 modules named preprocessing and segmentation modules, where different algorithms were investigated for each module. The preprocessing module includes Image denoising and enhancement tasks. Whereas the edge enhancement investigates the performance of Ostu’s thresholding, Canny and Sobel edge detection techniques, while employing Circular Hough Transform (CHT) for the segmentation task. A fusion-based algorithm was then employed to merge the segmented Blastomeres of the previously defined systems to boost the performance through integrated blastomeres, as well the confidence in localization. The fusion-based algorithm showed very promising results reaching an average Precision, sensitivity, and Overall Quality of 87.9%, 92.9%, and 82.3%, respectively.
Machine Learning and Deep Learning for Applications
Authors: Celebi Naciye , Hsu Tze-Li , Liu Qingzhong
Published: March 2022

Machine learning is the study of computer algorithms that improve automatically through experience and using data. Different from traditional machine learning techniques that rely on human experts to extract features from the data, deep learning uses multiple layers of artificial neural networks to progressively extract higher-level features from the raw input. Because of society uses and adopting digital data increasingly, the digital dependence also continues to grow. In modern society, we deal with big data day in and day out; machine learning and deep learning techniques are pivotal in processing and analyzing these big data, including but not limited to our daily experience ranging from shopping behavior to metadata of medical records to improve treatment and therapy in different medical fields. Putting aside the complicated and sophisticated mathematical equations, in this chapter, the authors introduce machine learning and deep learning techniques by going through several hands-on projects with Python.
Music Therapy-Based Emotion Regulation Using Convolutional Neural Network
Authors: Patel Ladly
Published: March 2022

Humans communicate with each other and express emotions using facial expressions. Facial expression is an important part of expressing emotions. Facial features can be considered as eyes, mouth, and nose. In this chapter, the authors considered these facial features for emotion detection and processed them with convolutional neural network (CNN). There are mainly six basic types of emotions: fear, disgust, anger, sadness, happiness, and surprise. These emotions can be classified into two types: positive emotions and negative emotions. A positive emotion is a feeling where there is no negativity such as happy, neutral. A negative emotion is a feeling of depression, frustration including anger, sadness, fear. This chapter describes a step-by-step method in processing an image in CNN and giving an output. CNN classifies different emotions. Further classification is done for emotion as negative and positive, and when the negative emotion is detected, music is played to change the emotion of a person.
Corpus-Aided Grammar Teaching Materials Development
Authors: Ngoc Thanh Trinh
Published: March 2022

This chapter draws attention to the implementation of corpus data in the development of learning materials for grammar teaching. The corpus-aided implementation is divided into the two main scopes of this chapter: theoretical considerations and practical teaching activities. The former scope of this chapter aims to review key theoretical concepts in grammar teaching, relevant teaching frameworks, and characteristics of corpus-aided pedagogy. Meanwhile, the latter scope of this chapter outlines practical teaching activities in corpus-aided grammar teaching in three particular stages: observation, generalization, and reproduction. Overall, corpus-aided grammar teaching can uncover patterns of language use in different varieties of English and develop the ability for grammatical interpretation through the analysis of language patterns and selected linguistic data.
Executive Project Management Plan for an Online Course Instructor Training in Higher Education
Authors: Khadimally Seda
Published: March 2022

This chapter focuses on a project-management-based online learning design (PMBOLD) project planned to be executed with a three-tier change model. The PMBOLD project introduces an online instructor training project proposed to be implemented at an executive management level at today's post-pandemic higher educational organizations. Based on the popular analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) design framework, the project is presented as a roadmap for all change agents at universities, especially those currently left with managerial choices to make as to whether to completely transition to online learning or continue with hybrid learning post pandemic. The goal of this intervention plan is to bring about a solid organizational change in today's higher educational institutions that implement distance learning and e-learning in their administrative operations and instructional activities. The proposed project for online instructor training will have curricular and ID-focused implications as well as substantive managerial applications.
Problems With Online Education and Possible Remedies
Authors: Yildirim Yetkin , Yildirim Kamil , Arslan Emin Alp , Bisen Ibrahim Eren
Published: March 2022

The purpose of this chapter is to explore how COVID-19 has widened the achievement gap between students of different socioeconomic statuses. The chapter will demonstrate that students from lower socioeconomic classes received lower-quality education than students from higher socioeconomic situations who in some instances received an even better education than they had pre-pandemic face-to-face learning. These widening achievement gaps along with chronic absenteeism and lower student motivation are some of the biggest problems that the pandemic has brought to online education. This chapter goes on to explore how to remedy some of these problems. By fixing these issues, online learning and even education as a whole can emerge stronger than it was before the disruption of COVID-19.
Healthy Aging Brain Care Monitor, Caregiver Version: Screening for Post–Intensive Care Syndrome
Authors: Wang Sophia , Jawed Yameena , Perkins Anthony , Gao Sujuan , Seyffert Sarah , Khan Sikandar , Boustani Malaz , Khan Babar
Published: March 2022

Background

Cognitive impairment is common in intensive care unit survivors, pointing to the potential utility of a caregiver-based tool to screen for post–intensive care syndrome.

Objective

To validate the Healthy Aging Brain Care Monitor, Caregiver Version (HABC-M CG), as a caregiver-based tool to screen for post–intensive care syndrome.

Methods

A total of 116 patients who survived a stay in the intensive care unit completed standardized assessments of cognition, psychological symptoms, and physical functioning, and their caregivers completed the HABC-M CG. The Cronbach α was used to measure the internal consistency of the scale items. Validity of the HABC-M CG versus comparison tests was measured using the Spearman rank correlation. Generalized linear models were used to adjust for age, sex, and education level.

Results

The total scale and all subscales of the HABC-M CG showed excellent internal consistency (Cronbach α = 0.88-0.93). Scores on the psychological subscale correlated with standardized measures of depressive symptoms (Spearman ρ = 0.58). Scores on the cognitive subscale correlated with the Mini-Mental State Examination score (Spearman ρ = −0.33). Scores on the functional subscale correlated with scores on the Physical Self-Maintenance Scale (Spearman ρ = −0.36).

Conclusion

The HABC-M CG is a valid informant-based clinical tool for the assessment of symptoms of post– intensive care syndrome.
How to stain nucleic acids and proteins in Miller spreads
Authors: Zannino Lorena , Biggiogera Marco
Published: February 2022

The spread technique proposed by Miller and Beatty in 1969 allowed for the first time the visualization at transmission electron microscopy of nucleic acids and chromatin in an isolated and distended conformation. The final step of staining the spread chromatin is of critical importance because it can strongly influence the interpretation of the results. We evaluated different staining techniques and the most part of them provided a good result. Specifically, well contrasted micrographs were obtained when staining with H3PW12O40 (PTA), as originally proposed by Miller and Beatty, and with two alternatives proposed here: uranyl acetate or terbium citrate staining. Quite good contrast of the spread DNA could be achieved also by using Osmium Ammine; while no or few contrast of nucleic acids was observed by staining with KMnO₄ and H3PMo12O40 (PMA) respectively.
Kearns-Sayre syndrome with optic nerve atrophy phenotype: A possible biological and clinical concurrence of two mutations?
Authors: Berio Agostino , Mariottini Gian Luigi , Frascio Marco , Piazzi Attilia
Published: March 2022

The authors report about the association of progressive external ophthalmoplegia, atypical pigmentary retinopathy, ataxia phenotype with onset in first months of life (Kearns-Sayre syndrome) and with optic nerve atrophy and deafness. The localization of retinal lesions was coincident with that reported by multifunctional electroretinogram (mfERG) in OPA 1 mutation. The authors hypothesize that Kearns-Sayre mitochondrial mutation may be associated with OPA 1 missense mutation, with worsening of symptomatology, as occurs in the reported case. The prolonged rehabilitation and treatment with coenzyme Q10 for many years gave positive results, with amelioration of ophthalmoplegia, stopping of aggravation of retinal damage and optic nerve atrophy, maintaining of vision some meters away, possibility of socialization and proprioceptive ability amelioration.
Lichen sclerosus in pediatric age: A new disease or unknown pathology? Experience of single centre and state of art in literature
Authors: Angotti Rossella , Fusi Giulia , Coradello Elena , Miracco Clelia , Ferrara Francesco , Sica Marina , Taddei Alessandra , Vasta Gabriele , Messina Mario , Molinaro Francesco
Published: March 2022

Lichen Sclerosus (LS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with unknown etiology. In pediatric age the main disease “lichenlinked” is the phimosis in male. This is a retrospective study that reports the experience of our clinic and review of the literature. We included all patients affected by pathological phimosis, treated by circumcision between January 2015 and May 2020, older than 6 years old and with an histopathological diagnosis of lichen sclerosus. The aim was to identify prognostic factors based on histological report to plan the clinical management of patients. Statistical analysis was done. We included 207 patients. The mean age of children was 9,78 years (5-18 years, DS±3.29). Based on the histological features we divided patients in 2 groups: early lesions (70/207, 34%) and advanced (137/207, 66%). In term of complications lichen linked we considered meatal stenosis that needed of urethral dilatations. We included 7 patients (7/207, 3,4%). We report P value Statistical Significance in many aspects. An early diagnosis of LS and surgical treatment of foreskin are essential to prevent early and late complications in children. The size of sample is a limit of the study but results encourage our management.
Self-identified intervention priorities amongst women with road accident-acquired physical disabilities in South Africa
Authors: Hartmann Laura , Hamilton Alison , Van der Merwe Amelia , Du Toit Stefani , Xakayi Wendy , Hunt Xanthe
Published: March 2022

Background: Acquiring a physical disability in adulthood necessitates a range of adjustments, with past research suggesting that some challenges encountered are unique to women. Moreover, several factors may complicate adjustment to an altered embodiment and difficulties in functioning after an accident, including insufficient rehabilitation and support services and problematic societal attitudes towards disability. In addition, women with disabilities are often excluded from health and social policy and programme development, an oversight that can result in support gaps.Objectives: This article presents the self-identified priority interventions of women with road accident-acquired physical disabilities in South Africa.Methods: We conducted interviews with 18 women with road accident-acquired physical disabilities. The participants were recruited via snowball sampling. Interviews were conducted by experienced interviewers, who were home language speakers of the participants’ preferred language of communication. The interview recordings were transcribed, translated, and coded by trained, independent researchers.Results: Study participants identified three key areas of intervention requiring consideration in supportive intervention planning: the acute post-injury environment and healthcare infrastructure, transitional services and social inclusion interventions. These were identified as overlooked areas in which they required support to successfully adapt to limitations in functioning.Conclusion: To develop inclusive, accessible, and practical policy and programming for people with disabilities, exercises like those outlined in this research – eliciting intervention ideas from lived experience – should be conducted as they highlight actionable priorities for programming.
From spiritual ecology to balanced spiritual ecosystems
Authors: Scatolini Silvio S.S.
Published: March 2022

This article suggests developing the concept of spiritual ecology into that of balanced spiritual ecosystems. Philosophies, theologies, education systems, political parties, and gender-based and ethnic identity politics need to be critiqued both from within and without so that they can finally contribute to the creation, maintenance and flourishing of balanced spiritual ecosystems.Contribution: Spiritual ecology is a concept on which converge different worldviews. This article recommends using balanced spiritual ecosystems, instead. The new concept could provoke further reflection on how our (theo)-ontologies and communities co-exist and whether they do it organically and spiritually. This article befits HTS’s interest in ‘theology and nature’.
Exploring burnout among psychiatric trainees at a South African university
Authors: Morar Tejil , Marais Belinda
Published: March 2022

Background: The mental health of doctors is increasingly topical, internationally and locally. Of importance is the phenomenon of burnout, a far-reaching repercussion of chronic work-related stress. Psychiatrists are more vulnerable to stress, burnout and suicide in comparison with other medical specialities. There is a void in published research relating to South African psychiatric trainees.Aim: The study aimed to investigate burnout and associated factors among psychiatric registrars at a South African university.Setting: Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study via an anonymous self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire comprised three sections: demographics; the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS) and questions relating to contributing factors, protective factors and consequences of burnout. The MBI-HSS is recognised as the leading measure of burnout, consisting of three subscales: emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalisation (DP) and personal accomplishment (PA).Results: The questionnaire was completed by 33 out of 55 psychiatric registrars (60.0% response rate). Data from 31 registrars were used in the analyses, as two registrars did not provide informed consent. Among participants, EE was the most commonly affected, followed by DP and lastly PA. The majority (67.8% or n = 21) had scores in the high category for any one of the three subscales (EE/DP/PA). Significant factors associated with burnout included poor work and non-professional life balance (p = 0.017), utilising annual leave days for work-related tasks (p 0.001), irregular holidays (p = 0.003) and financial debt (p = 0.026). A possible protective factor was an amicable relationship with fellow psychiatric registrars.Conclusion: There is evidence of some degree of burnout in more than two-thirds of participants. Associated factors lie largely at an organisational level, and while optimising individual resilience is important, systemic support plays a key role.
The prevalence of depression and its associated factors among patients with diabetes mellitus attending a tertiary clinic in Gaborone, Botswana
Authors: Moshomo Thato , Pina Rivera Yordanka , Boshe Judith , Rwegerera Godfrey M.
Published: March 2022

Background: Depression is one of the commonest co-existing medical conditions among patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). A bidirectional relationship between depression and DM exists, complicating glycaemic control leading to an increase in diabetic complications. There is a dearth of information regarding the prevalence of depression and associated factors among patients with DM in Botswana.Aim: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of depression and associated factors among patients with DM. The study also assessed the association between depression and glycaemic control.Setting: A tertiary diabetic referral clinic in Gaborone, Botswana.Method: A sample of 260 randomly selected patients with DM was recruited in this cross-sectional study. Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients were collected using a case report form. Depression was evaluated using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-9 scale. Multivariate regression analysis was used to determine factors significantly associated with depression.Results: The mean age (standard deviation [s.d.]) of study participants was 58.4 (11.8) years, and the majority, 160/260 (61.5%), were females. The prevalence of depression was 30.4% and significantly associated with female sex (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 5.529, p-value = 0.004), three or more diabetes-related hospitalisations (AOR = 3.886, p-value = 0.049) and inversely associated with systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥ 140 mmHg (AOR = 0.11, p-value = 0.001).Conclusion: Depression is a common problem among patients with DM in our setting. Routine screening of depression in diabetic patients to enable early detection and treatment is recommended.
Arrhythmia and its risk factors post myocardial infarction
Authors: Sharma Rajinder , Chowdhary Ishfaq , Sharma Ankita
Published: February 2022

Objectives:

To determine the occurrence of arrhythmia and its associated risk factors in the first week after acute myocardial infarction (MI).

Methods:

A total of 100 patients with acute MI were recruited, who were followed up for one week to determine the occurrence of arrhythmia and its association with electrolyte disturbances, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), and demographic factors. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression was used to identify significant risk factors of arrhythmia.

Results:

Among 100 cases, arrhythmia was seen in 27 patients. Sinus tachycardia was the commonest, followed by ventricular premature beats and sinus bradycardia. Ejection fraction, serum calcium and magnesium were significantly different between non-arrhythmia and arrhythmia patients (P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that ejection fraction was an independent significant risk factor of arrhythmia. Patients with ejection fraction >40% had a significantly lower risk of arrhythmia with an adjusted odds ratio of 0.22 (95% CI: 0.08 to 0.64).

Conclusions:

Arrhythmia is common in the first week after myocardial infarction. The type of arrhythmia and the type of block may depend on the heart muscles involved during myocardial infarction. Ejection fraction is a risk factor that may affect the occurrence of arrhythmia.
Efficacy of Dexmedetomidine versus Propofol in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Pituitary Tumor Resection
Authors: Abdallah Maha Younis Youssef , Khafagy Yasser Wafik , AbdAllah Mohamed Younes Yousef
Published: March 2022

Background:

Dexmedetomidine is associated with good perioperative hemodynamics together with decreased opioid requirements. Furthermore, propofol has been used to achieve hypotensive anesthesia as a part of total intravenous anesthesia.

Aims:

This study was performed to compare dexmedetomidine and propofol on the adequacy of hypotensive anesthesia during transsphenoidal resection of pituitary tumors.

Patients and Methods:

A total of 110 cases were included in this prospective randomized study. They were randomized into two equal groups; Group D commenced on Dexmedetomidine, and Group P, which received propofol. Comparing intraoperative hemodynamic parameters and the Boezaart Bleeding Scale was our primary outcome. The secondary outcomes included isoflurane and propranolol consumption, recovery, postoperative analgesic profile.

Statistical Analysis:

IBM's SPSS Statistics (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) for Windows (version 25, 2017) was used for the statistical analysis of the collected data. Shapiro–Wilk test was used to check the normality of the data distribution. The quantitative variables were expressed as mean and standard deviation, whereas the categorical variables were expressed as frequency and percentage. Independent sample t and Mann − Whitney tests were used for the comparison of parametric and nonparametric continuous data, respectively. For pair-wise comparison of data (within-subjects), the follow-up values were compared to their corresponding basal value using the paired samples t-test or Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed-ranks test. Fisher exact and Chi-square tests were used for inter-group comparison of nominal data using the crosstabs function.

Results:

Age, gender, body mass index, and systemic comorbidities did not significantly differ between the two groups. Furthermore, heart rate and blood pressure were comparable at baseline, during operation, and after extubation. Boezaart score, blood loss, isoflurane, and propranolol consumption were also comparable between the two groups. Group D expressed significantly longer emergence and extubation times than Group P. Nevertheless, cases in the same group expressed lower Visual Analog Scale values and postoperative analgesic requirements.

Conclusion:

Although Dexmedetomidine and propofol are associated with comparable intraoperative hemodynamic changes, the former drug appears to be superior regarding pain control, postoperative analgesic requirement.