bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Development of a relevance index for the subjects in a study plan - Case study: Systems and Computer Engineering, Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira
Authors: Guerrero-Erazo Jhoniers Gilberto , Grandas -Aguirre Germán Stiven , Castaño-Gómez Juan Diego
Published: October 2020

This document presents the development of an index that aims to quantify, according to some criteria known in graph theory, how relevant a subject is, taking into account its location in the curriculum, its number of credits, its prerequisites and the subjects dependents. The first thing was to model the academic plan using a graph, which considers only two things: the assigned credits and the prerequisites that must be met before taking the subjects. After having this model, graph theory algorithms were applied that allow to measure the importance of a subject with respect to the location in its curricular mesh (Centrality) and allow to give a measure of the importance of the subjects based on academic credits, its prerequisites and subjects depending on it (Neighborhood). It is important to note that the analysis presented is not intended to indicate that one subject is more important than another for the student's professional development, but rather to analyze, in an estimative way, which subjects contribute more to the connectivity of the program and academic flow by this network only taking into account the information found in the curriculum.The result obtained is a composite index, which allows visualizing the relevance degree of the subjects in the study plan.
The MSA Is Dead. Long Live the MSA(A)!
Authors: Fedorowicz Jane , Gray Joy M.
Published: October 2020

An M.S. in Accountancy (MSA) remains the leading graduate academic credential for students seeking to obtain employment in public accounting or corporate accounting positions. Our research corroborates the increasing demand for graduates with strong technology and analytics knowledge and skills. We advocate for an evolution from the “old” MSA model that prepares students for the CPA exam, to an “advanced” model in which the MSA essentially evolves into an M.S. in Accounting Analytics (MSAA). We begin with a look at the “demand” side for MSAA skills, and then describe the new MSAA degree currently offered at Bentley University as an example of how one university is adapting to meet this new demand. The paper concludes with advice for other programs to adapt their own MSA programs.
Contrasting associations between diabetes and cardiovascular mortality rates in low, middle and high-income countries – Cohort study data from 143,567 individuals in 21 countries – The PURE study
Authors: Anjana Ranjit Mohan , Mohan Viswanathan , Rangarajan Sumathy , Gerstein Hertzel C , Venkatesan Ulagamadesan , Sheridan Patrick , Dagenais Gilles R , Lear Scott A , Teo Koon , Karsidag Kubilay , Alhabib Khalid F , Yusoff Khalid , Ismail Noorhassim , Mony Prem K , Lopez-Jaramillo Patricio , Chifamba Jephat , Palileo-Villanueva Lia M , Iqbal Romaina , Yusufali Afzalhussein , Kruger Iolanthe M , Rosengren Annika , Bahonar Ahmad , Zatonska Katarzyna , Yeates Karen , Gupta Rajeev , Li Wei , Hu Lihua , Rahman M Omar , PVM Lakshmi , Iype Thomas , Avezum Alvaro , Diaz Rafael , Lanas Fernando , Yusuf Salim
Published: October 2020

Objectives: We
aimed to compare cardiovascular (CV) events, all-cause and CV mortality rates,
among adults with and without diabetes in countries with differing levels of
income.

Research design and methods:
Prospective Urban Rural
Epidemiological (PURE) enrolled 143,567 adults aged 35 to 70 years from 4 high
income countries (HIC), 12 middle income countries (MIC) and 5 low income
countries (LIC). The mean follow-up was 9.0±3.0 years.

Results: Among those with diabetes,
CVD rates (LIC 10.3, MIC 9.2, HIC 8.3 per 1000 person years, p<0.001),
all-cause mortality (LIC 13.8, MIC 7.2, HIC 4.2 per 1000 person years,
p<0.001) and CV mortality (LIC 5.7, MIC 2.2, HIC 1.0 per 1000 person years,
p<0.001) were considerably higher in LIC compared to MIC and HIC. Within LIC,
mortality was higher in those in the lowest tertile of wealth index (low 14.7%,
middle 10.8%, high 6.5%). In contrast to HIC and MIC, the increased CV
mortality in those with diabetes in LIC remained unchanged even after
adjustment for behavioural risk factors and treatments [Hazards ratio (95%
Confidence Interval): 1.89 (1.58 – 2.27) to 1.78 (1.36 – 2.34)].

Conclusions: CVD
rates, all-cause and CV mortality were markedly higher among those with
diabetes in LIC compared to MIC and HIC with mortality risk remaining unchanged
even after adjustment for risk factors and treatments. There is an urgent need
to improve access to care to those with diabetes in LIC to reduce the excess
mortality rates, particularly among those in the poorer strata of society.
Çinko Stearat ve Ön Sıkıştırma Basıncının Alumix123 Tozun Sinterlenmesine Etkisi
Authors: ŞAHİN Tuğçe , ÖZÇATALBAŞ Yusuf
Published: October 2020

Toz metalurjisi yönteminde (TM) kullanılan yağlayıcılar, metal tozların sıkıştırılabilirliğini, akıcılığını, görünür, ham ve sinter parçların yoğunluğunu ve mukavemetlerini önemli miktarda etkilemektedir. Bu çalışmada, ön karışımlı Alumix 123 tozuna ilave edilen ağırlıkça % 1,5 çinko stearat (ZnSt) yağlayıcı katkılı karışım tozun sıcak preslenmesi ile toz metal (T/M) malzemeler üretilmiştir. Yağlayıcı katkılı ön karışımlı Alumix 123 tozlar, üç boyutlu karıştırma cihazında 40 dakika süreyle karıştırılmış ve 100, 300 ve 500 MPa basınçlarda ön sıkıştırma gerçekleştirilmiştir. Daha sonra 300-450 °C arasında kalıp sıcaklığı 50 °C artırılıp 15 dakika sürelerle bekletilerek toplam 1 saat yağlayıcı giderme işlemi yapılmıştır. Devamında, 540 °C sıcaklıkta 50 MPa basınç altında 30 dakika süreyle sıcak presleme aktif sinterleme işlemi uygulanmıştır. Yağlayıcı katkısız ön karışımlı Alumix 123 tozlarına da karıştırma süreci hariç aynı işlemler uygulanmıştır. Üretilen T/M malzemelere ötektik sıcaklık değişimli (548C10C) difüzyon tavlaması (DT) uygulanmıştır. T/M malzemelerin Arşimed prensibine göre yoğunluk ölçümleri ve sertlik ölçümleri yapılmıştır. Aynı zamanda üretilen bu parçaların metalografik inceleme yapılarak optik mikroskop, Taramalı Elektron Mikroskop (SEM/XRF) ve X-Işınları Kırınımı (XRD) analizleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Yağlayıcısız T/M malzemelerde ön sıkıştırma basıncının artması, gözenek yoğunluğunu azaltarak bağıl yoğunluğu artırmıştır. Ancak yağlayıcı içeren numunelerde artan ön sıkıştırma basıncıyla azalan yağlayıcı giderme etkisi, T/M malzemelerde gözenek miktarını artırarak bağıl yoğunluğu düşürmüştür. Yağlayıcısız üretilen numunelerin yoğunlukları, sertlikleri ve alaşımlanma oranının yağlayıcılı malzemelerden daha yüksek olduğu belirlenmiştir.
Determination of Energy Spectra By Using Proper Quantization Rule of Woods-Saxon Potential
Authors: REZAEİZADEH Rezvan , ZOGHİ-FOUMANİ Niloufar , GHASEMİZAD Abbas , HANÇERLİOĞULLARI Aybaba
Published: October 2020

In this study, the energy spectra of Schrodinger equation for non-zero l values considering Woods Saxon potential (WSP) is calculated using proper quantization rule, then the binding energies (BE) of random light nuclei is obtained and the optimized potential parameters such as potential depth (V0) and surface thickness (a) are found. In order to calculate the energy levels of the nuclei with WSP, the PQR method was used, which has not been considered before. In quantum mechanics, the exact solution of energy systems, momentum, and quantum states can be found using the proper quantization rule(PQR) method.Using the Matlab calculation program, we have achieved numerical values of the energy spectrum for random light nuclei and compared the result with the experimental Nuclear Data Center (NDC) values. In addition, we found potential depth and surface thickness for four light nuclei. Correlations between the light nuclei show the facts about the nuclear structure characteristics, origin, and energies of these nuclei. Pearson’s correlation coefficient is accepted as the most common correlation coefficient. According to the values of Pearson correlation coefficients, it is observed that there is a significant positive correlation between the nucleons examined. Finally, we plot the E-V0-a diagrams for those values to optimize and provide the appropriate coefficients. It is shown that there is a good agreement between the results of this work and experimental values.
The Notion of Presence in a Telematic Cross-Disciplinary Program for Music, Communication and Technology
Authors: Støckert Robin , Bergsland Andreas , Xambó Anna
Published: October 2020

This chapter examines how students in a two-campus, cross-disciplinary program in Music, Communication and Technology (MCT) experience the sense of presence of peer students and teachers, some physically co-localized while others are present via an audiovisual communications system. The chapter starts by briefly delineating the MCT program, the audiovisual communications system and the learning space built around it, named the Portal, and the research project SALTO which frames the current study. We then review research literature on presence relevant to this particular context and use this as a basis for the design of an online survey using a combination of Likert items and free text response. Our main findings, based on responses from the 16 students who participated in the survey, are that the mediating technologies of the Portal affect the experience of presence negatively, but that formal learning scenarios are less affected than informal scenarios that require social interaction.
Composing on iPad as Middle Ground Education
Authors: Bandlien Bjørn-Terje
Published: October 2020

In this article, I apply Biesta’s philosophical term “middle ground” as a theoretical basis for investigating music teaching where the students’ creative productions are part of their learning activities. The middle ground term illuminates how arts education depends on both incorporating the student’s desires and, at the same time, leading the student into encounters of responsibility with the material and socially-constructed world. I analyze how an educational design where secondary school students composed music with GarageBand on iPads can be characterized as middle ground education. The analysis is based on material from a microethnographic study in secondary school music lessons. From this, I discuss how middle ground education can be designed and propose the importance of students being given promotional challenges.
A estética da razão em James: apontamentos sobre o conceito de embodiment
Authors: Da Silva Jorge Francisco , Efken Karl Heinz
Published: October 2020

Ao lado de Peirce e Dewey, James integra o que chamamos hoje de Pragmatismo Clássico Norte-Americano, caracterizado por temas centrais como anticartesianismo e evolucionismo. James reuniu o que Descartes separou - mente e corpo - e assim desenvolveu seu conceito de embodiment. Este artigo apresenta as concepções originais de James (1890, 1907, 1916) acrescida às discussões e análises formuladas por três neurocientistas: Damásio (1994, 2000), Rohrer (2001) e Johnson (2007). Nosso objetivo é investigar o papel do corpo na percepção, sensação e conceptualização dos processos de significação do pensamento e da linguagem.
O lugar do homem no mundo da mente estendida
Authors: Gonçalves Luis Henrique Nascimento
Published: October 2020

O artigo pretende realizar um debate entre diferentes áreas e perspectivas científicas acerca da dimensão ontológica presente no conceito de Mente Estendida. Ainda que este tema venha sendo debatido principalmente no campo das ciências cognitivas ou da filosofia da ciência, ele é também próprio para a psicologia social, em especial aquela de perspectiva sócio-histórica. Isto porque a questão da constituição da mente (ou da consciência) – e a implicação das atividades humanas nas suas origens e possibilidades – é, de diferentes formas, tema central em ambos os campos e perspectivas teóricas. Trazendo categorias como totalidade, causalidade, atividade, mediação, reflexo e teleologia, o artigo pretende contribuir com a iluminação da questão da dimensão ontológica nessas diferentes construções teóricas, desembocando nas suas consequências sociais e históricas à luz da atual revolução tecnológica.
Empirical analysis of crude oil consumption and price on Ghana’s economic growth
Authors: Appiah Gideon Kweku , Oduro Ebenezer , Benn Shadrack
Published: October 2020

AbstractThe objective of this paper was to investigate the impact of crude oil consumption and oil price on the growth of the Ghanaian economy. It proceeded with annual time series data (1980-2016) sourced from World Development Indicator (WDI) and Energy Information Administration (EIA). All variables used in the study were integrated of order one as suggested by the Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) test. Further, the Johansen Cointegration test suggested the existence of cointegration among the variables. The study used the OLS estimation procedure.The study found a positive and statistically significant relationship between oil price and economic growth in the long run. On the other hand, an inverse relationship was found between crude oil consumption and economic growth in the long run.Based on the findings the study recommends that the government diversify the economy to reduce the shock the economy might experience in times of oil price shocks. Further, risk management instruments like physical reserves and hedging against oil prices should also be employed.Also, the study recommends policies that encourage efficient consumption of crude oil, especially in the productive sectors like industry in order to trigger growth. This notwithstanding, the study recommends effective measures to mitigate the externalities associated with increased production and consumption of crude oil, such as the carbon tax.
TRAINING FOR IMPROVING SKILL ON USING PLATFORM DIGITAL FOR TRAINEE OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Authors: Abidin Zainal , Pamungkas Alim Harun
Published: October 2020

The problems faced as a necessity for implementing entrepreneurial development programs are: (1) business management towards a better direction, so as to reduce the risk of business loss due to efficiency; (2) the increasing public interest in shopping using digital platforms (online shopping) demands a more efficient product marketing concept; (3) empowerment of communities around the business location so that it can assist the production and marketing processes and can become an alternative for business activities that support the economy of the surrounding communities. The method used is a qualitative approach as initial data from research which is realized through training activities for students. Ten students who were targeted were the participants of the training activities. The results obtained are: (1) training on the use of digital platforms for business management; (2) training on the use of digital platforms for business promotion; and (3) training for establishment and empowerment of community business groups.
DINAMIKA PENDIDIKAN PEREMPUAN DALAM SEJARAH ISLAM
Authors: Takunas Rusli
Published: October 2020

This paper discusses the Dynamics of Women's Education in Islamic History. In tracing the history books, the work of Islamic historians relating to women's education in general in the Islamic world and in Indonesia since the classical era, setbacks, reforms, found the dynamics and variations of public appreciation of educational opportunities for women. In some historical periods, women are considered second-class citizens, so they do not have access to education and self-development that is equal to men. While in the view of Islam men and women have the same position. This study concludes that in the history of Islam in a period of decline, women were not only restricted in attending education but they were marginalized and prohibited from participating in social activities. In the classical and renewal period, women and men have the same position in terms of education and social activities.
PERAN BAHASA IBU SEBAGAI PENETRALISASI BAHASA “GAUL” TERHADAP PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER ANAK DI KOTA PALU
Authors: Gusnarib Gusnarib
Published: October 2020

Language is a system of agreeable rules on the formula of words, voices or statements used for the transfer of understanding and feeling. Language is the speech sound produced by the human speech utensil that functions as a communication tool, the mother tongue is the first language controlled by man since the beginning of his life through interaction with fellow members of the community, mother tongue is the first language used and mastered by children in day-today speech in their community. With the mother tongue, children have been introduced to the culture, because it is more directed to the regional language used in communicating. The presence of the slang language as a „prokem‟ language has dominated the language of the children, how then the efforts of teachers at school and parents at home and in the community can make the mother tongue, as a means of neutralizing the slang language in the child‟s environment, then strengthened by education and character‟s strengthening of children and adolescents both at home, in community and also at school.
Analisis Hadis Tentang Anak Zina (Studi Kritis Atas Hadis Nabi Yang Digunakan Dalam Fatwa Mui)
Authors: Muhsin Muhsin
Published: October 2020

This paper aims at clarifying the status of a hadith of the Prophet Muhammad which explains that the adulterous child will not be able to inherit and not inherit. This Hadith becomes one of the sources of the MUI fatwa number 11 of 2012 which explains the status of adultery as a child who has no relationship nasab, guardian of marriage, inheritance and nafaqah with the man who caused his birth. To clarify the status of hadiths inheritance of adultery the writer uses the method of takhrij hadith. So that hadith can be known whether the hadith is valid or invalid. In using the method of takhrij hadith the writer uses four methods of searching through the word that uses the book al-Mu'jam al-Mufahras by Wensinck, the traced use sanad by using the Book of Tuhfatul al-Asyraf bi Ma'rifat alAtraf by Wensichk, The theme of hadith using the book of Miftah alKunuz al-Sunnah and Al-Kamal fi Asma al-Rijal by al-Mizzidan Kitab al-Tahzib al-Tahzib by Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani. In this study, there have been some writings that explain about the child of adultery such as thesis with the title of Child Status outside of Nikah by Alfian Qadri Azizi, Sasmiar with title of Position of Unlawful Child Law Before and After Decision of Constitutional Court Number 46 / PUU / VII / 2010. The results answered about the status of the hadith used by the MUI fatwa in the decisions about the adultery child.
Fenomena Poligami Dalam Pergolakan Batin Perempuan Dalam Perspektif Islam
Authors: Mubakirah Fadliah
Published: October 2020

Marriage is a way to get legalization of relationship between a man and a woman, in point of religion or national law. Polygamy is a system or marriage form which someone has more than a wife. In Islam, polygamy is allowed but with tight conditions, which have to appropriate with the objective of marriage, to achieve happy family, sakinah mawaddah warahmah. How If someone who wants to do polygamy but didn’t qualified, the motive just because of sex desire. Islam doesn’t talk about halal and haram only but also pay attention to morality and ethics aspect. Polygamy is allowed but has to done with moral, the focus in this case is the feelings of women and their children, no-one is persucated, so the objective of marriage is achieved.
UTILIZING PICTURES IN INCREASING PUPILS` VOCABULARY MASTERY IN AN EFL CLASS IN PALU CITY INDONESIA
Authors: Marzuki Abdul Gafur
Published: October 2020

This research aimed at analyzing the implementation of pictures technique in increasing vocabulary of the fourth gradepupils of SDN 6 Palu. This research employed a collaborativeclassroom action research design and was implemented in the formof cycles consisting of four major steps: planning, implementing,observing and reflecting. The subject of the research were 34 pupilsof grade four B at SDN 6 Palu. The instruments used to collect datawere test, observation checklists, field notes, and questionnaire. Thisresearch was completed in two cycles because the results of theresearch in the first cycle did not meet the criteria of success. Eachof cycle comprises four meetings. The findings of the researchshowed that the applying of technique in teaching English canincrease pupils` vocabulary mastery. This is shown by theimprovement of the mean score made by the pupils, that is: 7.04 incycle I to 8.10 in Cycle II and the number of the pupils who gotscores at least 6.5 or greater was 22 (64.71%) in cycle I to 34(100%) in cycle II. In addition, the pupils gave positive responsetoward the model applied as reflected from the results of threevariables of measurement of the questionnaire given: learningmotivation, learning result, and tasks accomplishment. It can beconcluded that the pictures technique is effective and applicable inteaching vocabulary.
PENGEMBANGAN PENDIDIKAN LIFE SKILL PEREMPUAN BERBASIS LOKAL
Authors: Suharnis Suharnis
Published: October 2020

Life skill education is education that provides basic provision and proper practice to the community about the values of life needed and useful for the development of people's lives, especially in women. The form or model of life skills development can be seen through the way of learning in developing life skills that is to provide questions/asks that encourage others to do/think. The types of questions asked or the tasks assigned by the teacher or instructor are very influential on the development of people's thinking skills. The questions/tasks are not only to focus on activities, but also to explore or know the potential of each region, so as to trigger analytical, evaluative, and creative thinking and can train in solving problems that occur in self, or in her family.
Anregurutta H.M. As’ad dan Genealogi Studi Islam Asia Tenggara di Tanah Bugis Abad 20
Authors: Taqwa Taqwa , Hasanuddin Muhammad Irfan
Published: October 2020

Abstract[English]: This paper describes the mediation of religion as seen in the important role of the As'adiyah pesantren. This paper used descriptive research method (descriptive research) obtained from the results of qualitative data processing through library data collection (library research), with an interdisciplinary approach method. The analysis was using a critical analytical method with descriptive aspects, namely content analysis using deductive, inductive and comparative analysis techniques on a number of theories, especially in producing scholarship and cadre of scholars in Southeast Asia in the 20th century in Bugis cultural and contextual setting. -Makassar South Sulawesi. This papere explains that in the 20th century there has been an intellectual dynamic that culminated in the formation of the Bugis ulama network of the 20th century. This intellectual network of scholars has a link with the source of scientific authority in Makkah-Medinah which was formed at the beginning of the 20th century. The scientific link between Bugis scholars, especially Gurutta HM As'ad (1907) with K.H. Hasyim Asyari (1871), Anwar Musaddad (Garut, 1903), Zain Mun'im (Probolinggo, 1906), Zainuddin Abdul Madjid (Sumbawa, 1908), Ali Maksum (Rembang, 1915). This proves that Gurutta H.M. As'ad was one of the links of the archipelago scientific network which contributed to the birth of 20th century Muslim intellectuals in the Bugis-Makassar Land of South Sulawesi.Abstrak[Indonesia]: Paper ini menjelaskan tentang mediatisasi agama sebagaimana tampak dalam peran penting pesantren As’adiyah. Paper ini menggunakan metode descriptive research (penelitian deskriptif) yang diperoleh dari hasil pengolahan data secara kualitatif melalui pengumpulan data secara kepustakaan (library research), dengan metode pendekatan antar disipliner. Sedang analisis dilakukan menggunakan metode analitis kritis dengan aspek deskripsi, yakni analisis isi (content analysis) dengan menggunakan tehnik analisis deduktif, induktif dan komparatif terhadap sejumlah teori, Khususnya dalam memproduksi keilmuan dan pengkaderan ulama di Asia Tenggara abad ke 20 dalam latar budaya dan konteks Bugis-Makassar Sulawesi Selatan. Artikel ini menjelaskan bahwa pada abad 20 telah terjadi dinamika intelektual yang mengerucut pada terbentuk jaringan ulama Bugis abad ke 20. Jaringan intelektual ulama tersebut mempunyai mata rantai dengan sumber otoritas keilmuan di Makkah-Medinah yang terbentuk pada awal abad ke 20. Network keilmuan inilah yang mempertemukan mata rantai keilmuan antara ulama Bugis, khususnya Gurutta H.M. As’ad (1907) dengan K.H. Hasyim Asyari (1871), Anwar Musaddad (Garut, 1903), Zain Mun’im (Probolinggo, 1906), Zainuddin Abdul Madjid (Sumbawa, 1908), Ali Maksum (Rembang, 1915). Hal tersebut membuktikan bahwa Gurutta H.M. As’ad merupakan salah satu link jaringan keilmuan Nusantara yang turut melahirkan intelektual muslim abad ke 20 di Tanah Bugis-Makassar Sulawesi Selatan.
Conhecimentos, atitudes e práticas de enfermeiros e médicos sobre sífilis: revisão integrativa
Authors: Silva Pereira Renata Martins da , Souza Selvati Flávia de , Souza Ramos Karina de , Gomes Ferreira Teixeira Lohany , Rangel da Silva Leila
Published: October 2020

Este estudo teve como objetivo descrever, a partir da literatura, conhecimentos, atitudes e práticas de enfermeiros e médicos sobre o manejo da sífilis. Foi feita pesquisa na BVS e Portal de Periódicos CAPES, utilizando os descritores “Conhecimentos, atitudes e prática em saúde” AND “Sífilis”, com texto completo, publicados entre os anos de 2009 e 2019.  Foram analisados 4 artigos e 5 dissertações. Foram encontradas deficiências na definição de casos, diagnóstico, tratamento com penicilina e também no tratamento para alérgicos a esta droga. Foram encontradas inadequações em atitudes recomendadas nos protocolos e relacionadas a convocação de parceiros para a testagem. As práticas relacionadas a abordagem do parceiro e a prescrição e administração de penicilina na UBS também apresentaram fragilidades.  Conclui-se que existe um longo caminho a percorrer em busca de conformidade de conhecimentos, atitudes e práticas de médicos e enfermeiros frente ao manejo da sífilis e que a educação permanente em saúde pode ser uma saída para enfrentamento desta realidade.
Recomendações de equipamentos de proteção individual no combate ao COVID-19
Authors: Miyamoto Bettini Nicole Maria , Tomé Ramos Fabiana , Vieira de Almeida Priscila Masquetto
Published: October 2020

A Organização Mundial da Saúde - OMS confirmou a circulação internacional do novo Coronavírus em janeiro de 2020, nomeando-o como COVID-19 e, declarando uma pandemia. É de extrema importância que durante a pandemia, os profissionais de saúde tenham acesso e conhecimento sobre o uso correto dos Equipamentos de Proteção Individual (EPIs) e suas indicações, tomando assim, as devidas precauções na prevenção de infecções. O presente estudo buscou identificar a padronização mundial quanto ao uso dos EPIs utilizados no atendimento a pacientes suspeitos e/ou confirmados de COVID-19 no Brasil, EUA, China, Espanha, Itália e demais países europeus. Os guidelines apresentam a padronização quanto ao uso dos EPIs utilizados no atendimento a suspeitos e/ou confirmados de COVID-19, indo ao encontro das recomendações fornecidas pela OMS. Até o momento, o uso de EPIs é sem dúvida a estratégia mais importante e eficaz para proteger os profissionais de saúde durante a assistência ao paciente com COVID-19.
Study On Early Warning Systems (EWS) for Indonesia Digital Terrestrial Television
Authors: Nurbadri Sulthon Faryabi , Anwar Khoirul , Arseno Dharu
Published: October 2020

Early warning system (EWS) via digital television (TV) in Indonesia is still un-optimal in design and implementation due to the absent of clear standard/guidance to follow across the country. This paper studies various EWS based on digital TV of Japan, Korea, and the United States of America (USA). Although the systems look like different, the EWS can be simplified into 3 nodes representing (i) Emergency Agency, (ii) TV broadcaster, and (iii) TV receiver. Beside the 3-node-based EWS, this paper evaluates the possibilities of EWS having 4 nodes. We perform computer simulations to evaluate the latency and bit error rate (BER) performances under additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) and frequency-flat Rayleigh fading channels. We found that the system latency and BER performances of EWS are highly affected by (i) the distance of one node to another and (ii) the number of nodes, where EWS with 3 or 4 nodes found to be enough and suitable for Indonesia digital TV. We propose a criterion of good EWS, i.e., total delay T <= t + 4.delta.t with t and delta.t being the propagation delay and processing time, respectively, and BER less than Pb=10-3. The result of this paper are expected to be used as a reference for the Indonesia EWS systems.
ON THE DESIGN OF BCH CODES POLYNOMIALS FOR DIGITAL TELEVISION DVB-T2 BROADCASTING SYSTEMS
Authors: Mulyono Hilman Auzan , Anwar Khoirul , Prasetya Budi
Published: October 2020

Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial{Second Generation (DVB-T2) requires a high coding rate to transmit data of high-quality video. This paper evaluates Bose-Chaudhuri-Hocquenghem (BCH) codes for the DVB-T2 to measure the gain of BCH codes. This paper evaluates the BCH codes as outer coding to be combined with other different inner encoding schemes such as Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) codes and convolutional codes to measure the best suitable inner encoding scheme. This paper also studies the performances of BCH codes for DVB-T2 specified by two different standards, i.e., (a) The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Technical Specification (TS) 102 831 and (b) ETSI European Standard (EN) 302 755. To obtain better error correcting capability, we propose new BCH polynomials based on the general guideline from ETSI TS 102 831 for Galois Field GF(214). We perform computer simulations to evaluate bit-error-rate (BER) performances under additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) channel and Indonesia DVB-T2 channel model. We revealed the superiority of BCH codes in high data rate transmission, which is required for DVB-T2, and found that BCH codes are better suited to the LDPC codes as inner encoding rather than to the convolutional codes. We also confirmed that BCH codes of DVB-T2 from ETSI TS 102 831 using the proposed BCH polynomials have better performances compared to the standard polynomial of ETSI EN 302 755. We are expecting that the obtained polynomials can be adopted by the BCH codes of Indonesia DVB-T2 system. These results are expected to support the Indonesian government in determining the parameters of the BCH codes of DVB-T2 for Indonesia.
Social and pedagogical support as a way to improve the quality of education of students with special adaptive capabilities in a professional institution
Authors: Mikhailova Tatiana Aleksandrovna
Published: October 2020

The article deals with the issues of the organization of socio-pedagogical support of students with various disabilities in the process of professional development. Thus, the object of the study is the professional education of students with limited opportunities, the subject of the study is the process of organizing socio-pedagogical support for students with special learning needs. The article reveals the concept of "a student with special adaptive capabilities", describes the most relevant areas and levels of adaptability that directly affect the quality of training of a student with disabilities. The author pays special attention to the theoretical aspects of the organization of support for young people with disabilities in education, separately showing the importance of socio-pedagogical support in the professional development of students of this category. The author notes that the use of socio-pedagogical support in organizing the learning process of young people with special adaptive needs contributes to a qualitative change in the level of adaptive capabilities. В В  The novelty of this study consists in identifying the characteristics of adaptive capabilities of students with adaptive learning capabilities, describing the essence, content of socio-pedagogical support of students, this category at different stages of mastering the profession, its principles of organization and technology of implementation. In the course of the study, the author comes to the conclusion that it is necessary to implement the technology of socio-pedagogical support in the conditions of a professional educational institution. The author shows the influence of socio-pedagogical support on the quality of training of a competitive specialist, from among students with special adaptive capabilities, which is confirmed in the course of experimental work. The article is of interest to specialists, teachers, heads of educational institutions implementing inclusive vocational education.
Pandemia do SARS COVID-19: estudo bibliométrico
Authors: Bomfim Vitoria Vilas Boas da Silva , Aleluia Emilie dos Santos , Dias Mariza Araujo dos Santos , Leal Victor de Matos , Gomes Juliana Pinheiro , Carmo Keila Soares do , Carvalho Maria Ledijane Reis de , Almeida Aglaya Oliveira Lima Cordeiro de , Santos Marizete Maria dos , Santos Edna do Espírito Santo Leotta dos
Published: October 2020

Objetivo: Estudo bibliométrico que objetivou descrever as características da produção científica relacionada a pandemia SARS COVID-19. Métodos: Foram utilizados os termos coronavírus e COVID-19, na coleta de dados que foi realizada em maio de 2020, através da base Web of Science (WoS). As variáveis observadas foram instituições, autores, países, idiomas, periódicos e áreas de conhecimento. Resultados: Evidenciaram 3947 indexações num período de dezembro de 2019 a maio de 2020. Das publicações 25.91% foram da China, o Brasil está no 18° no ranking das publicações. 97.03% das publicações estão na língua inglesa, todos foram artigos originais, a autora que mais publica encontra-se no Reino Unido. Considerações Finais: Evidencia-se que a temática é importante para equipe multiprofissional em saúde para aprimorar o conhecimento e as práticas seguras, reduzindo o internamento, o custo hospitalar e a morbimortalidade. A produção científica foi maior e crescente no último mês, o estudo também evidencia o envolvimento científico brasileiro com a temática para que haja um crescimento progressivo sobre o assunto no país.
Implicações do diagnóstico precoce da deficiência de glicose-6-fosfato desidrogenase (G6PD) no prognóstico neurológico de neonatos
Authors: Pinto Bianca Carollyne Martins , Gonçalves Amanda Moreira , Sabbi Amanda Dantas , Dias Pedro Antonio Rodrigues , Balsamão Cecília Braga , Halfeld Rafael Oliveira , Souza Sofia Silva e , Giampietro Zhandra Gramigna , Rodrigues Rayane Cristina Batista
Published: October 2020

Objetivo: Compreender a importância de realizar diagnósticos ágeis de deficiência de Glicose-6-Fosfato Desidrogenase (G6PD) a fim de evitar sequelas neurológicas graves em lactentes. Revisão bibliográfica: Foram selecionados estudos que abordassem população de 0 a 23 meses de idade e complicações neurológicas decorrente de hiperbilirrubinemia patológica. Constatou-se que essa doença hemolítica possui incidência universal, embora não seja rastreada difusamente. Por ser assintomática e nem sempre estar disponível a triagem neonatal, há brechas para evoluir para sua mais grave complicação, kernicterus. Dessa forma, é preconizado a instituição de tratamento enquanto a encefalopatia aguda é reversível, o qual consiste principalmente em fototerapia e transfusão sanguínea. Especialmente em lugares onde não se realiza a busca ativa de casos, o tratamento deve estar aliado à conscientização dos pais, que devem estar vigilantes quanto à icterícia e realizar busca rápida de assistência médica, uma vez que o momento de maior vulnerabilidade é após a alta hospitalar do recém-nascido. Considerações finais: A deficiência de G6PD é relevante e pode colaborar para evoluções graves do quadro de hiperbilirrubinemia. Há limitações na abordagem dos neonatos acometidos, com escassez de estudos na área e reflexos da falta de investimentos no prognóstico destes.
A Critical Discourse Analytical Study on the Significance of Communicative Language Teaching Case study: Jordanian English Teachers in the Southern Badia
Authors:   Department of English Language and Literature The University of Jordan, Aqaba, Jordan, Al-Awabdeh Abdel-Hameed
Published: October 2020

The purpose of the study is to cast the light on Jordanian English teachers in the Southern Badia views on the importance of communicative language teaching. I t is difficult for English foreign language teachers to select an appropriate method of language teaching to achieve the learning goals and the essential outcomes of the English courses that taught in different fields such as schools and colleges. CLT has indicated the track for certain procedures and strategies to accomplish essential goals for teaching English language. Teachers in teaching English as a foreign language has adopted many methods, such as Reading Method, Structural Method, Direct Method, and CLT. They seek to find the appropriate to teach English for their students and they work hard to make teaching English more effective in their classes.
Lupus in the guise of pure neuritic leprosy
Authors: George Anuja Elizabeth , Venkatta Raman Balakrishna
Published: October 2020

Nerve palsy without skin lesions would bring to mind, pure neuritic form of leprosy in endemic countries like India. However, it is imperative to keep in mind the possibilities of other conditions like systemic lupus erythematosus; the misdiagnosis of which can lead to disastrous consequences. Here, we discuss such a case which was initially suspected to be pure neuritic leprosy and later diagnosed just on time for emergency management of eye complications.
Major contributions to dermatology from India
Authors: Mudang Jully , George Anuja Elizabeth , Varghese Smitha Ancy
Published: October 2020

Over the years, India has made significant contributions for the advancement of science and technology. Ancient literature on various skin disorders by Indian scholars and philosophers attest to the early work carried out in this field in the country. Indians have played a significant role in contributing to the growth of dermatology, venereology, and leprology. In this article, we have attempted to compile the significant contributions made by Indians in the field of Dermatology, which we hope would inspire the coming generations.
Screening for asymptomatic Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Mycoplasma genitalium in medical students in Barcelona
Authors: Riera-Monroig Josep , Corbeto Evelin L. , Bosch Jordi , Fuertes Irene
Published: October 2020

Objectives:

No previous studies had been performed on asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Spanish university students. Therefore, the aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), and Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) in this group.

Material and Methods:

All medical students were invited to participate in the study between September 2017 and June 2019. First-void urine specimens were collected from men and vaginal swabs from women.

Results:

Four females had positive results. The prevalence of CT and MG in women was 4.0% and 2.4%. All individuals with positive results had stable partners. CT infection was associated with having stable and sporadic sexual partner in the previous year. The frequency of positive results was higher in those women who had sought an app-based sexual partner.

Conclusion:

The prevalence of asymptomatic STI in medical students was similar (rather than lower) to that in same age individuals in the area. Medical knowledge might not protect from STI acquisition.
Descriptive study on the clinical profile and demography of patients with chronic folliculitis of leg attending a tertiary referral center
Authors: Saranya Thalekkara Madhavan , Sasidharanpillai Sarita , Ajithkumar Kidangazhiathmana
Published: October 2020

Objectives:

The objectives are as follows: (1) To document the clinical profile and demography of patients attending a tertiary referral institution with chronic folliculitis of leg and (2) to document the bacteriological profile of pustular lesions of chronic folliculitis.

Materials and Methods:

After obtaining clearance from institutional research and ethics committees, consecutive patients who attended our tertiary care center with clinically diagnosed chronic folliculitis of the leg from December 1, 2016, to November 30, 2017, were included in this cross-sectional study. The data regarding patient characteristics and clinical profile of disease were collected using a preset pro forma. Pus culture and sensitivity study was carried out in all patients who had pustules at presentation. The association between duration of disease and extent of disease and duration of disease and clinical grading was evaluated by Pearson’s Chi-square analysis.

Results:

The study population comprised 39 (78%) males and 11 (22%) females with male to female ratio of 3.5:1. Study participants ranged in age from 16 to 67 years. In 15/24 (62.5%) patients who manifested pustules, pus culture isolated pathogenic bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, sensitive to cloxacillin in 14 (58.3%) and methicillin-resistant S. aureus in one (4.2%).

Limitations:

A study conducted in a tertiary referral center not reflecting the disease profile in the community was the major limitation.

Conclusion:

Staphylococcus aureus sensitive to common antibiotics like cloxacillin being the most common pathogen isolated from pustular lesions signifies the need for more prospective studies with a large sample size to evaluate the role of environmental factors and individual’s immune system in maintaining the inflammation in chronic folliculitis of the leg.
Reconstruction of Shattered Lumbo-Sacral Junction/Pelvis Utilizing Bilateral L4-Sacrum Fibula Strut Allograft And Double Iliac Screws Plus Routine Lumbar Pedicle Screw Fixation
Authors: Agulnick Marc , Cohen Benjamin R. , Epstein Nancy E.
Published: October 2020

Background:

A traumatically shattered lumbosacral junction/pelvis may be difficult to repair. Here the authors offer a pelvic fixation technique utilizing routine pedicle screws, interbody lumbar fusions, bilateral iliac screws/ rods/crosslinks, and bilateral fibular strut allografts from the lumbar spine to the sacrum.

Methods:

A middle aged male sustained a multiple storey fall resulting in a left sacral fracture, and right sacroiliac joint (SI) dislocation. The patient had previously undergone attempted decompressions with routine pedicle screw L4-S1 fusions at outside institutions; these failed twice. When the patient was finally seen, he exhibited, on CT reconstructed images, MR, and X-rays, a left sacral fracture nonunion, and a right sacroiliac joint dislocation.

Results:

The patient underwent a bilateral pelvic reconstruction utilizing right L4, L5, S1 and left L4, L5 pedicle screws plus interbody fusions (L4-L5, and L5, S1), performed from the left. Unique to this fusion construct was the placement of bilateral double iliac screws plus the application of bilateral fibula allografts from L4-sacrum filled with bone morphogenetic protein (BMP). After rod/screw/connectors were applied, bone graft was placed over the fusion construct, including the decorticated edges of the left sacral fractures, and right SI joint dislocation. We additionally reviewed other pelvic fusion reconstruction methods.

Conclusions:

Here, we utilized a unique pelvic reconstruction technique utilizing pedicle screws/rods, double iliac screws/rods, and bilateral fibula strut grafts extending from the L4-sacrum filled with BMP.
Radionuclide tumor necrosis factor-alpha activity in herniated lumbar disc correlates with severe leg pain
Authors: Andrade Pablo , van Aalst Jasper , Bauwens Matthias , Vogg Andreas , van Kroonenburgh Marinus J. , Mottaghy Felix M. , Teernstra Onno P. , Hoogland Govert
Published: October 2020

Background:

Lumbar disc herniation is often associated with an inflammatory process. In this context, inflammation has been considered a key factor in the modulation of pain. Here, we present a case of inflammatory activity directly documented in a patient with a lumbar disc herniation.

Case Description:

A 49-year-old male presented with progressive low back pain and left-sided S1 radiculopathy, without a focal neurological deficit. The lumbar MR revealed a prominent herniated disc at the L5-S1 level, with compression of the left S1 root. The patient underwent a L5-S1 discectomy using a standard interlaminar approach. Although initially he was pain free, he required three additional operations to address recurrent pain complaints. As research indicates that local inflammation contributes to neuropathic pain, we had the patient undergoes single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging using technetium-99m-labeled-infliximab (an anti-tumor necrosis factor [TNF]-alpha monoclonal antibody) before a proposed fourth operation. The SPECT study documented a strong signal at the site of the herniated disc, thus confirming the diagnosis of a pro-inflammatory process involving the S1 nerve root. Nine months after the fourth operation, the patient was pain free. Of interest, the second SPECT study in the now asymptomatic patient demonstrated no detectable/ residual signal at the operative/disc site.

Conclusion:

Absence of a SPECT TNF-alpha signal in a pain-free patient following a lumbar discectomy correlates with the reduction/resolution of the local preoperative inflammatory response.
Book Reviews
Authors: Jacobs Warren , Moore Celeste , Keiser Barbie
Published: October 2020

[...]
Learning Technology Leadership: A Literature Review and Proposed Agenda for Investigating Future School Librarians’ Experiences
Authors: Elbasri Teralee
Published: October 2020

Current school librarian standards highlight the need for school librarians to be technology leaders in their schools, and current research supports the ability of the school librarian to be a strong technology leader. However, there is a lack of research on how pre-service schools are preparing their students to become these leaders. The following article proposes research that would examine current school librarian preparation program syllabi for technology leadership theories and concepts. The results of the proposed research will enable school librarian preparation program administrators and faculty to reflect on their curricula and prepare their students to be technology leaders.