bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Usability of Smart Home Thermostat to Evaluate the Impact of Weekdays and Seasons on Sleep Patterns and Indoor Stay: Observational Study (Preprint)
Authors: Jalali Niloofar , Sahu Kirti Sundar , Oetomo Arlene , Morita Plinio Pelegrini
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND

Sleep behavior and time spent at home are important determinants of human health. Research on sleep patterns has traditionally relied on self-reported data. Not only does this methodology suffer from bias but the population-level data collection is also time-consuming. Advances in smart home technology and the Internet of Things have the potential to overcome these challenges in behavioral monitoring.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study is to demonstrate the use of smart home thermostat data to evaluate household sleep patterns and the time spent at home and how these behaviors are influenced by different weekdays and seasonal variations.

METHODS

From the 2018 ecobee Donate your Data data set, 481 North American households were selected based on having at least 300 days of data available, equipped with ≥6 sensors, and having a maximum of 4 occupants. Daily sleep cycles were identified based on sensor activation and used to quantify sleep time, wake-up time, sleep duration, and time spent at home. Each household’s record was divided into different subsets based on seasonal, weekday, and seasonal weekday scales.

RESULTS

Our results demonstrate that sleep parameters (sleep time, wake-up time, and sleep duration) were significantly influenced by the weekdays. The sleep time on Fridays and Saturdays is greater than that on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (n=450; P<.001; odds ratio [OR] 1.8, 95% CI 1.5-3). There is significant sleep duration difference between Fridays and Saturdays and the rest of the week (n=450; P<.001; OR 1.8, 95% CI 1.4-2). Consequently, the wake-up time is significantly changing between weekends and weekdays (n=450; P<.001; OR 5.6, 95% CI 4.3-6.3). The results also indicate that households spent more time at home on Sundays than on the other weekdays (n=445; P<.001; OR 2.06, 95% CI 1.64-2.5). Although no significant association is found between sleep parameters and seasonal variation, the time spent at home in the winter is significantly greater than that in summer (n=455; P<.001; OR 1.6, 95% CI 1.3-2.3). These results are in accordance with existing literature.

CONCLUSIONS

This is the first study to use smart home thermostat data to monitor sleep parameters and time spent at home and their dependence on weekday, seasonal, and seasonal weekday variations at the population level. These results provide evidence of the potential of using Internet of Things data to help public health officials understand variations in sleep indicators caused by global events (eg, pandemics and climate change).
Design of the Maternal Website EMAeHealth That Supports Decision-Making During Pregnancy and in the Postpartum Period: Collaborative Action Research Study (Preprint)
Authors: Artieta-Pinedo Isabel , Paz-Pascual Carmen , Bully Paola , Espinosa Maite ,   EmaQ Group
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND

Despite the benefit maternal education has for women, it needs new tools to increase its effectiveness and scope, in tune with the needs of current users.

OBJECTIVE

We attempted to develop a multifunctional personalized eHealth platform aimed at the self-management of health in relation to maternity, which can be considered a flexible and adaptable maternal education tool.

METHODS

The International Patient Decision Aid Standards (IPDAS) were applied. A website prototype was developed for implementation in the public health system using a collaborative action research process, in which experts and patients participate, with qualitative research techniques, as well as focus groups, prioritization, and consensus techniques.

RESULTS

We have proposed a website that includes (1) systematically updated information related to clinical practice guidelines, (2) interaction between peers and users/professionals, (3) instruments for self-assessment of health needs as a basis for working on counseling, agreement on actions, help in the search for resources, support in decision-making, and monitoring and evaluation of results, and (4) access for women to their clinical data and the option of sharing the data with other health agents. These components, with different access requirements, would be reviewed through iterative cycles depending on the frequency and effectiveness resulting from their use and would be accessible from any digital device.

CONCLUSIONS

A website that supports maternal education should contain not only information, but also resources for individual attention and social support. Its usefulness for the health and satisfaction of women should be evaluated in various different environments.
Kepuasan Pengunjung Museum Pusat TNI AD Dharma Wiratama Serta Konsep Pengembangannya
Authors: Astriecia Aisha
Published: March 2021

Museum Pusat TNI AD Dharma Wiratama, located in Yogyakarta, is managed by TNI. The specialty of this museum lies in the collection of objects, which only displays historical objects associated with the struggle of soldiers in the struggle for RI’s independence. The museum is under the supervision of the Army History Service rather than the Tourism Department, thus the museum does not have admission fees and guide fees for visitors. This is due to the prohibition of collection or fees from Disjarahad. This study aims to analyze and determine the level of visitor satisfaction based on product quality, availability of facilities, and services, development potential, and the problems contained in this museum. Data will be analized to nd some concepts for developing tourism so that, the museum can increase its tourists visit. The research method is descriptive methode and data are analyzed quantitative and qualitative method. Quantitative data was obtained by distributing questionnaires while qualitative data was obtained by conducting interviews as a tool in verifying the questionnaire data. Based on the result of research, it is known that most visitors of Museum Pusat TNI AD Dharma Wiratama are satis ed with product quality and service provided, yet some visitors are unsati ed with its facilities . In addition, this museum has the potential to be developed in the direction of educational tourism history when viewed from the type of tourists and its location. This museum also needs to do promotion to the surrounding schools and universities so that visits to this museum can increase.
A Genre-Literature Review Investigation: Improving Black & Brown Men Recruitment and Retention Rates in the Grow Your Own Program and College of Education Partners
Authors: Ali Sunni
Published: March 2021

Researchers for several years have investigated effective ways to increase the recruitment and retention rates of minority educators, specifically black-and-brown men. Without question, schools need this teaching population, particularly in urban public-school settings. Scholars assert that minority learners’ educational outcomes improve when they engage and interact with men of color (Burchinal, McCartney, Steinberg, Crosnoe, Friedman, McLoyd, & Pianta, 2011). Also, every student benefit from having more diversity in the classroom (Delpit, 2011; Foster, 2018). Researchers have indicated several effective ways to successfully recruit and transition these students from teaching programs into schoolhouses. Through qualitative and ethnographic data collection, scholars assert that effective intervention strategies and relational social and cultural connective approaches improve these teaching students’ chances of becoming effective classroom practitioners. The genre-literature review captures the importance of Grow Your Own and its partners, such as Northeastern Illinois, the University of Illinois at the Chicago Campus (UIC), and Chicago State University. The injection of responsive measures and approaches into their teaching programs will continue to advance men of color students’ pre-professional outcomes entering and succeeding in the teaching profession.
Bringing Hope and Saving Lives: Joint Humanitarian Logistics Initiatives in Darfur
Authors: Elzarov Zurab
Published: March 2021

The conflict in Darfur have had a significant impact on civilian population and resulted in the deterioration of humanitarian situation in the region. Approximately 5.5 million people were food insecure in Sudan in early 2018, e.g., only 2 percent of IDPs in Darfur and 1 percent of the refugee population could afford the food they need. Some 1.6 million displaced people are registered as living in camps in Darfur. The humanitarian consequences of violence and livelihood loss are seen in the high levels of food insecurity. In this situation, food insecure people continue to largely depend on relief provided by international humanitarian agencies who also face numerous challenges in implementing their programmes. The article explores the current humanitarian situation in Darfur, analysis the main actors, evaluates successful pilot innovative projects and argues that improved coordination, cooperation and partnership between stakeholders with different mandates can significantly increase the positive impact of humanitarian and protection interventions on vulnerable people in Darfur.
HPLC Method Development and Validation for the Estimation of Amlodipine and Atorvastatin in Bulk and Formulation
Authors: Vishwakarma Ranu , Bhadoriya Santosh Singh , Loksh Kavita R.
Published: March 2021

In the present research work, a successful attempt was made for Validated UV and HPLC method development for the estimation of Amlodipine and Atorvastatin in marketed formulation which was developed by experimentation based on thorough literature survey and ascertained by statistical parameters of sampling. The simplicity, rapidity, accurate and reproducibility of the proposed methods completely fulfill the objective of the research work of estimation of the drug in marketed formulation. Liquid chromatographic system from waters comprising of manual injector, Waters 515 binary pump for constant flow and constant pressure delivery and U.V. detector connected to data ace software controlling the instrumentation as well as processing the data generated were used. The isocratic mobile phase consisted of 20 mM KH2PO4: Acetonitrile (pH 3 with OPA) in the ratio of 20:80 v/v at a flow rate of 1.0 ml min-1. A thermo C-18 column (4.6 x 250mm, 5μ particle size) was used as the stationary phase, 237.0 nm was selected as the detection wavelength for UV-vis. detector.  The proposed methods were found to be linear in the range of 1-5 μg/ml & 5-25 μg/ml with correlation coefficient close to one for amlodipine and atorvastatin respectively. Precision was determined by repeatability, Intermediate precision and reproducibility of the drugs. The robustness of developed method was checked by changing in the deliberate variation in solvent. The Simplicity, Rapidly and Reproducibility of the proposed method completely fulfill the objective of this research work.  

Keywords: Amlodipine, Atorvastatin, Method development, HPLC, Validation
Do indivíduo blasé aos sujeitos cismados: reflexões antropológicas sobre as políticas de reconhecimento na contemporaneidade
Authors: Mota Fabio Reis
Published: March 2021

Este artigo visa discutir como o que denomino de regime do cisma tem ocupado um lugar central às relações sociais e sociabilidades das grandes metrópoles. Tomando emprestado dados etnográficos de diferentes fontes de pesquisa, individual e coletiva, problematizo como as dimensões do cisma têm circunscrito os ritmos das políticas ordinárias do reconhecimento. Estabeleço uma diferença entre desconfiar e cismar, de forma a acentuar aspectos contemporâneos das socialidades urbanas.
DIVÓRCIO POTESTATIVO E JULGAMENTO FRACIONADO DO MÉRITO NO NOVO CÓDIGO DE PROCESSO CIVIL
Authors: Reis Francis Vanine de Andrade
Published: March 2021

O presente artigo, a partir de uma evolução histórica, analisa as repercussões da criação do divórciopotestativo nas discussões sobre a subsistência da separação (judicial, administrativa ou de fato)como requisito prévio para a extinção do casamento, bem como em temas correlatos tais como,nome de casado, guarda de filhos menores, alimentos e direitos sucessórios entre ex-cônjuges.Aborda as repercussões da Emenda na realocação da discussão da culpa pelo fim do casamento paraações indenizatórias e nas modificações nos procedimentos judiciais e cartorários para a separaçãoe divórcio. Por fim, trata das repercussões da Emenda 66 nas ações judiciais de divórcio cumuladascom outras pretensões, abordando a antecipação de tutela no pedido incontroverso e a futura técnicado julgamento fracionado do mérito prevista no novo Código de Processo Civil. Tem como campo deestudo o Direito de Família e o Direito Processual Civil, utilizando o método indutivo, já que se parte daanálise de diversos dispositivos legais para uma síntese geral e dedutiva, pela aplicação da teoria gerala diversos dispositivos legais, por meio de revisão bibliográfica. Como resultado da pesquisa, chegou-se às seguintes conclusões: o divórcio passou a ser um direito potestativo por exigir somente a vontadede um dos cônjuges para seu deferimento, e, na ação de divórcio com cumulação de pedidos, é possívela concessão de antecipação de tutela, mesmo que este seja incontroverso, pela aplicação do institutodo julgamento fracionado do mérito previsto no novo Código de Processo Civil.
TRANSMISSÃO DE OBRA MUSICAL E FONOGRAMA VIA STREAMING E DIREITOS AUTORAIS NA JURISPRUDÊNCIA DO TJDFT
Authors: Vilela Rogério Alves
Published: March 2021

A cobrança de direitos autorais por transmissão de músicas pela internet, via tecnologia streaming– webcasting e simulcasting, retornará à pauta de julgamento do Superior Tribunal de Justiça nestesemestre, em razão de Recurso Especial interposto pelo Escritório Central de Arrecadação e Distribuição– ECAD. Com o presente estudo, no qual se analisarão acórdãos do TJDFT sobre a legitimidade daatuação do ECAD e sobre o conceito de execução pública em casos de cobrança de direitos autorais,vinculados aos conceitos de webcasting, simulcasting, streaming e tecnologia, pretende-se traçaruma linha de posicionamento da Corte Distrital apta a responder os questionamentos colocados naaudiência pública proposta no decorrer do REsp n° 1.559.264/RJ.
USO DE DRONES EM PROCEDIMENTOS CRIMINAIS
Authors: Olhiara da Silva Rodrigo , Bussoloto de Brum Caroline , Mauricio Milene , Bastos Yuri
Published: March 2021

O surgimento de novas tecnologias sempre causa inúmeros debates acerca dos seus impactos no campo legal. A interseção entre o Direito Processual Penal e o Direito Digital deve ser cuidadosamente analisada, de modo a evitar a perda das garantias individuais ou impactar na efetividade e avanço das técnicas investigativas e repressivas criminais. Drones, ou aeronaves não tripuladas, têm condições de trazer inúmeros benefícios aos procedimentos investigatórios e repressivos criminais, no entanto, de outro lado, a sua utilização também suscita grande debate acerca da violação aos direitos fundamentais à vida privada, intimidade e privacidade dos envolvidos e de terceiros.Nesse debate, há quem entenda pela Constitucionalidade e legalidade da utilização dessas aeronaves, bem como aqueles que defendem pela impossibilidade de utilização, frente a violação de tais direitos fundamentais. Através de uma análise detalhada dos direitos em confronto é possível verificar que ambos posicionamentos podem ser exaustivamente sustentados, no entanto, a questão ainda depende de posicionamentos jurisprudenciais e iniciativa legislativa para restar pacificada.
OS PRECEDENTES JUDICIAIS NO NOVO CÓDIGO DE PROCESSO CIVIL E SEUS REFLEXOS NO DIREITO BRASILEIRO
Authors: Nunes Karin Andressa Lisboa , Soares Kayro Ycaro Alencar
Published: March 2021

O presente trabalho aborda o fortalecimento dos precedentes judiciais no novo Código de Processo Civil (CPC), pertencendo, portanto, ao direito processual civil. O escopo do artigo ora apresentado é demonstrar de que forma o legislador trouxe ao novo CPC a utilização, aplicação e limitação dos precedentes judiciais, bem como estudar os prós e contras de tal fortalecimento, auxiliando estudantes, advogados e profissionais da área jurídica a compreender a origem histórica, a aplicação dos precedentes judiciais e as consequências de seu surgimento no processo civil brasileiro. O método de estudo foi documental, baseando-se em larga escala no estudo doutrinário, porém sendo aplicado o estudo comparativo na discussão acerca do common law. O resultado do presente estudo foi a construção de um artigo composto por ampla informação acerca do common law, suas diferenciações em relação ao civil law, bem como à apresentação de conceitos doutrinários sobre os métodos de superação dos precedentes. Como conclusão tem-se que o fortalecimento dos precedentes judiciais é positivo para o processo civil brasileiro, contanto que sejam corretamente os métodos para sua superação, a fim de evitar que haja engessamento dos direitos no país.
INSCRIÇÃO DE ENTES FEDERATIVOS EM CADASTROS FEDERAIS DE INADIMPLÊNCIA E A JURISPRUDÊNCIA DO SUPREMO TRIBUNAL
Authors: Arabi Abhner Youssif Mota
Published: March 2021

Dentre os casos de competência originária atribuídos ao Supremo Tribunal Federal, estão as demandas que envolvam conflito federativo, nos termos do art. 102, I, f, do texto constitucional. Nesse contexto, grande parte das ações que chegam àquela Corte pelo mencionado dispositivo constitucional diz respeito à inscrição de Estados-membros em cadastros federais de restrição de crédito, geralmente em razão de supostas irregularidades cometidas em convênios anteriores. Essas questões, judicializadas perante o STF, são de importante discussão, pois envolvem diretamente a atividade financeira do Estado, por envolver o recebimento e a aplicação de recursos públicos. Inserido nesse contexto, portanto, o presente artigo pretende fazer uma análise das decisões proferidas pelo STF nessas ações, desde alguns critérios processuais (como a competência), até argumentos de mérito utilizados pela Corte como fundamento de suas deliberações. Procurar-se-á não apenas sistematizar os argumentos utilizados, mas também analisá-los criticamente
A NECESSIDADE DE INTERPRETAÇÃO RESTRITIVA DO ARTIGO 489, § 2º, DO NOVO CÓDIGO DE PROCESSO CIVIL
Authors: Freitas Ricardo Pacheco Mesquita de
Published: March 2021

O objetivo deste artigo é analisar a necessidade de se interpretar restritivamente o §2º do art. 489 da Lei 13.105/2015, tendo em vista que uma interpretação literal tem o condão de ameaçar o Estado de Direito e a Segurança Jurídica, ainda mais no presente contexto jurídico que vive o Brasil. Primeiro estabelece-se o conceito de norma jurídica e ressaltamos sua subdivisão em normas-princípio e normas-regra, enaltecendo a força normativa dos princípios. Em seguida, argumenta-se a inconveniência do §2º do art. 489 da Lei 13.105/2015 e os danos que podem ser causados por sua interpretação literal e por fim se delimitam as causas agravantes da insegurança jurídica no Brasil que podem ser potencializada por uma interpretação ampliativa do dispositivo analisado, chegando-se à conclusão, a partir da pesquisa realizada, que para resguardarmos o Estado de Direito e prestigiarmos a segurança jurídica, a palavra "normas" no art. 489, 2º do Novo CPC deve sempre ser interpretada, restritivamente, como sinônimo de princípios.
A CORRUPÇÃO ENQUANTO FENÔMENO SOCIAL: ELEMENTO PERNICIOSO NAS ESTRUTURAS ESTATAIS OU GRAXA SOBRE AS RODAS DA ECONOMIA?
Authors: GOMES ALVES DIEGO
Published: March 2021

Diversos estudos procuram entender a corrupção, desde sua origem até suas formas de repressão. Este ensaio, entretanto, buscará fugir do usual e pesquisar se, de alguma forma, a corrupção pode ajudar a impulsionar o crescimento de economias engessadas por burocratizações excessivas, regulamentações paralisantes e instituições com baixa efetividade.

Sobre o tema, serão analisadas duas teorias econômicas antagônicas (teoria da graxa sobre rodas X teoria da areia sobre rodas), bem como os diversos autores que as sustentam, ainda que de forma indireta, em seus estudos.
APRESENTAÇÃO - VOLUME 109, n. 2, DA REVISTA DE DOUTRINA E JURISPRUDÊNCIA - RDJ
Authors: Mendes de Farias Mello Sandra De Santis
Published: March 2021

Neste volume da RDJ, são apresentados oito artigos. Os textos selecionados versam sobre temas relevantes, tais como a necessidade de prestação de assistência jurídica gratuita pelos Municípios, o abandono afetivo e o seu reflexo na jurisprudência, a imigração e a sua relação com o trabalho escravo, o papel do Supremo Tribunal Federal no cenário político, dentre outros. Como destaque, separamos o estudo acerca do art. 489, § 2º, do Código de Processo Civil, no qual o autor aborda a inconveniência da redação do citado dispositivo e a necessidade de os operadores do direito interpretarem-no restritivamente, bem como as causas da insegurança jurídica no ordenamento pátrio e o neoconstitucionalismo como antagonista do positivismo.
APRESENTAÇÃO - VOLUME 110, n. 1, DA REVISTA DE DOUTRINA E JURISPRUDÊNCIA - RDJ
Authors: De Santis Sandra
Published: March 2021

A nova edição da Revista de Doutrina e Jurisprudência – RDJ chega aos leitores para ratificar o compromisso assumido no último editorial, de aproximá-los das discussões acadêmicas e, por intermédio da difusão de ideias, contribuir para o enriquecimento da comunidade jurídica.

Em todos os trabalhos científicos, destaca-se a contemporaneidade das discussões apresentadas. Doutrina, jurisprudência e acadêmicos sinalizam a busca por mecanismos em que não apenas privilegie-se a solução pacífica de conflitos, mas também defendam-se os direitos fundamentais, a justiça efetiva, o bem-estar dos cidadãos e o interesse da coletividade, em consonância com a Carta Magna.

A tendência moderna é de mudança, de readequação do Judiciário, para que seja prestado um serviço célere e eficaz. Não é por outro motivo que o Conselho Nacional de Justiça, com base na Lei 13.726/2018, solicitou o envio de propostas para a desburocratização de atos e procedimentos administrativos no âmbito do TJDFT. Em suma, busca-se a realização de um trabalho de excelência, merecido pelos jurisdicionados. É um movimento ao qual todos devem aderir, pois a evolução é necessária e somente os mortos não evoluem.
Programación moderna con aplicaciones
Authors: Trejos Buriticá Omar Iván
Published: March 2021

Después de muchos intentos por desarrollar un libro que enseñara la programación orientada a objetos y se soportara en el lenguaje de programación Java, después de muchas solicitudes de estudiantes para que se hiciera realidad y, sobre todo, después de leer y leer tantos libros de programación en Java como pudimos, decidimos escribir este libro por considerar que tanto el paradigma POO (Programación Orientado a Objetos) como el lenguaje de programación Java se han convertido en la gran alternativa de programación del mundo moderno. Por su concepción y por la manera como se explica el paradigma como camino para interpretar el mundo que nos rodea, consideramos que las aplicaciones que se han desarrollado hasta el momento son apenas un inicio de la gran cantidad de programas, sistemas y software que llegarán un día a facilitar nuestra vida en medio de esa impresionante penetración comercial de la tecnología y que, enhorabuena, nos abre posibilidades a los programadores para que diseñemos ...
Endoscopic sinus surgery for foreign body extraction in an adult patient
Authors: Cardella Arianna , Preti Andrea , Gera Roberto , Ottaviani Francesco , Mozzanica Francesco
Published: March 2021

The management of an unusual nasal foreign body is illustrated. A
34-year-old male presented to our outpatient clinic after inhalation of
liquid cast during preparation of a plaster mask. The foreign body had
solidified within the nasal cavities, causing obstruction and headache.
Ambulatory removal was incomplete, therefore ESS was indicated.
False aortic aneurysm due to proximal and distal tears after aortic replacement
Authors: kamata keita , hata mitsumasa , Hinoura Rei , isaka susumu , Ishii Yusuke , Wakui Shinji , Tanaka Masashi
Published: March 2021

A 68-year-old woman who had been well for 2 years after ascending aortic
graft replacement experienced sudden chest pain. Computed tomography
showed a large false aortic aneurysm around the prosthesis. However, the
patient was hemodynamically stable and did not have anemia. Emergency
surgery under hypothermic circulatory arrest revealed tears at both the
proximal and distal anastomotic sites and blood circulating from the
proximal (exit) to the distal (entry) tears underneath the pericardium.
To our knowledge, the present case represents a previously unreported
pathology that will be of great interest to cardiologists and cardiac
surgeons.
Scent of a killer: How killer yeast boost its dispersal
Authors: Buser Claudia , Jokela Jukka , Martin Oliver
Published: March 2021

Vector-borne parasites often manipulate hosts to attract uninfected
vectors. For example, parasites causing malaria alter host odor to
attract mosquitoes. Here we discuss the ecology and evolution of
fruit-colonizing yeast in a tripartite symbiosis – the so-called
“killer yeast” system. “Killer yeast” consists of
Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast hosting two double stranded RNA
viruses (M satellite dsRNAs, L-A dsRNA helper virus). When both dsRNA
viruses occur in a yeast cell, the yeast converts to lethal
toxin‑producing “killer yeast” phenotype that kills uninfected yeasts.
Yeasts on ephemeral fruits attract insect vectors to colonize new
habitats. As the viruses have no extracellular stage, they depend on the
same insect vectors as yeast for their dispersal. Viruses also benefit
from yeast dispersal as this promotes yeast to reproduce sexually, which
is how viruses can transmit to uninfected yeast strains. We tested
whether insect vectors are more attracted to killer yeasts than to
non‑killer yeasts. In our field experiment, we found that killer yeasts
were more attractive to Drosophila than non-killer yeasts. This
suggests that vectors foraging on yeast are more likely to transmit
yeast with a killer phenotype, allowing the viruses to colonize those
uninfected yeast strains that engage in sexual reproduction with the
killer yeast. Beyond insights into the basic ecology of the killer yeast
system, our results suggest that viruses could increase transmission
success by manipulating the insect vectors of their host.
The iDiv Ecotron - a flexible research platform for multitrophic biodiversity research
Authors: Schmidt Anja , Hines Jessica , Türke Manfred , Buscot François , Schädler Martin , Weigelt Alexandra , Gebler Alban , Klotz Stefan , Liu Tao , Reth Sascha , Roy Jacques , Trogisch Stefan , Wirth Christian , Eisenhauer Nico
Published: March 2021

Across the globe, ecological communities are confronted with multiple
global environmental change drivers, and they are responding in complex
ways ranging from behavioural, physiological, and morphological changes
within populations to changes in community composition and food web
structure with consequences for ecosystem functioning. A better
understanding of global change-induced alterations of multitrophic
biodiversity and the ecosystem-level responses in terrestrial ecosystems
requires holistic and integrative experimental approaches to manipulate
and study complex communities and processes above and below the ground.
We argue that mesocosm experiments fill a critical gap in this context,
especially when based on ecological theory and coupled with microcosm
experiments, field experiments, and observational studies of
macroecological patterns. We describe the design and specifications of a
novel terrestrial mesocosm facility, the iDiv Ecotron. It was developed
to allow the setup and maintenance of complex communities and the
manipulation of several abiotic factors in a near-natural way, while
simultaneously measuring multiple ecosystem functions. To demonstrate
the capabilities of the facility, we provide a case study. This study
shows that changes in aboveground multitrophic interactions caused by
decreased predator densities can have cascading effects on the
composition of belowground communities. The iDiv Ecotrons technical
features, which allow for the assembly of an endless spectrum of
ecosystem components, create the opportunity for collaboration among
researchers with an equally broad spectrum of expertise. In the last
part, we outline some of such components that will be implemented in
future ecological experiments to be realized in the iDiv Ecotron. Key
words: food webs, biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, mesocosms,
biotic interactions, lysimeters, climate chambers
Case report of Pilomyxoid astrocytoma of the thoracic spinal cord: Literature review with presenting an extremely rare Case of over 70 year’s old patient
Authors: Abousabie Zeyad , Almzeogi Mohamed , janicijevic aleksandar , Tasic Goran
Published: March 2021

Case summary: The MRI of a 73 year old male patient with paraparesis,
showed an intramedullary mass at the thoracic spinal cord extending from
T6 to T8. Partial surgical removal was preformed and a biopsy was taken,
followed by postoperative radiotherapy.
Successful Treatment of Right Heart Thrombus and High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism with Acoustic Pulse Thrombolysis Using EKOS Endovascular System
Authors: Ozturk Cuneyd , Dumantepe Mert
Published: March 2021

Currently, the only widely accepted indication for interventional
treatment in cases of pulmonary embolism is hemodynamic instability or
cardiogenic shock. However, the presence of a right-heart thrombus along
with a pulmonary embolism is a poor prognostic indicator, and
catheter-directed thrombolysis with the use of thrombolytic agents
should also be considered in this circumstance. Optimal management of
right heart thrombus and high-risk pulmonary embolism is still
uncertain. Herein, we present the case of an 81-year-old woman who
presented at our hospital after progressive dyspnea and a syncopal
event. The transthoracic echocardiography showed massive bilateral
pulmonary, right ventricular, and mobile atrial thrombus and also
right-sided enlargement. The patient was successfully treated with
acoustic pulse thrombolysis using the EKOS EkoSonic system and
echocardiography revealed complete resolution of her right-heart
thrombus and her high-risk pulmonary embolism 2 days later.
Sexuality and sexual health of the population with disabilities, with special reference to people with visual impairments
Authors: Jablan Branka , Sjenicic Marta
Published: March 2021

Sexuality represents one of the basic dimensions of human existence, which is channelled through sexual and gender identification and role, sexual orientation, eroticism, emotional commitment, satisfaction, and reproduction. Sexuality is also linked to many significant health problems, especially in the area of reproductive and sexual health. Sexual health is the condition of physical, emotional, mental, and social wellbeing that is linked with sexuality. Knowledge about sexual health, contraception and selection of contraceptives, and the risk of sexually transmittable diseases is not only relevant for individuals? sexuality; it?s also important for encouraging the use of health services and other forms of support that are necessary to protect youth from sexually transmittable diseases and the maintenance of sexual and reproductive health. When it comes to sexuality and care of reproductive and sexual health, some groups are especially vulnerable. Bearing in mind the specific conditions women with disabilities grow up in and their dependence on assistance and support from other people, satisfying their needs for partnership, sexuality, and parenthood becomes unattainable for many, or it takes place under the control of professionals or family members. In this context, people with visual impairments are part of a vulnerable group, acknowledging that visual impairment leads to limitations in everyday life, autonomy, and quality of life to its full potential. The purpose of this article is to describe the phenomena of sexuality and sexual health among people with visual impairments, and to point out the existing international and national normative frameworks relevant to the sexual health of people with disabilities. Existing legislative acts acknowledge the right to a normal sexual life, as well as to the care and maintenance of the sexual health of people with disabilities. However, there are many obstacles and limitations that hamper the practical application of these rights: health issues, communication problems, lack of privacy, people?s acceptance of the inhibition of their own sexuality, or their acceptance of the labelling and normalisation of their situation. Even considering the existence of the regulation, the system of support for maintaining and improving the sexual and reproductive health of women with disabilities is not developed enough. The lack of literature relating to this topic shows that its importance is not recognised enough among the relevant actors, including organisations that advocate for people with disabilities. Realising the existing general legal framework requires the will of policymakers, who could enact and implement specific bylaw regulations, as well as activating the societal actors relevant to this field.
Resenha do livro When species meet, de Donna J. Haraway
Authors: Mangueira Camila
Published: March 2021

É com as perguntas “(1) Quem e o que eu toco quando toco em meu cachorro? e (2) Como ‘tornando-se com’ é uma prática de tornar-se conhecedor do mundo?”2 (p. 3) que a norte americana Donna Haraway (1944) inicia When Species Meet e nos convida a uma prática de curiosidade e de abertura para as experiências, os significados e os mundos possíveis despertos nas relações com os outros seres. Especialmente, mas não somente, com aqueles que partilhamos o cotidiano.
A influência das formações continuadas no cotidiano dos professores de Educação Física
Authors: Das Neves Cláudia Pereira , Botelho Vivian Hernandez , Da Silva Patrícia Da Rosa Louzada , Pinheiro Eraldo Dos Santos
Published: March 2021

O presente estudo teve como objetivo investigar a formação continuada, ofertada pela Secretaria Municipal de Educação (SMED) de Pelotas em parceria com a Escola Superior de Educação Física da Universidade Federal de Pelotas (ESEF/UFPel), como possibilidade de aprimoramento profissional de seus participantes. Trata-se de um estudo de natureza qualitativa, desenvolvido com quatro professores concursados de Educação Física da rede pública municipal de Pelotas, no Rio Grande do Sul, que atenderam ao critério de ter participado das formações continuadas de rugby, hóquei, punhobol e beisebol ofertadas pela SMED em parceria com ESEF/UFPel nos anos de 2017 e 2018. O instrumento utilizado para coleta das informações foi uma entrevista semiestruturada aplicada individualmente aos professores. Como principais resultados encontrados destacam-se a importância da formação continuada em relação ao conhecimento e aplicação de modalidades esportivas até então não convencionais nas escolas e a influência da formação no sentido de um estímulo à promoção e participação em festivais esportivos de cunho escolar. Portanto, através das formações, foi possível propiciar uma ressignificação do ensino do esporte no ambiente escolar, ao instigar o fomento de modalidades esportivas não convencionais, assim como a oferta de espaços para competição escolar.
Pengaruh Pemberian Insentif, Pelatihan Kerja dan Pengendalian Intern terhadap Efektivitas Kinerja Karyawan
Authors: Risnawati Heni , Retnoningsih Sri
Published: March 2021

The purpose of this study to determine the effect of providing incentives, job training and internal control on the employee performance of RSUD RAA Soewondo Pati Hospital. The population in this study is employees of the RSUD RAA Soewondo Pati Hospital. The number of samples used in this study is 235 medical and non medical employees. The analytical tool used by authors is multiple linear regression analysis to analyze the research data. The partial results of the first hypothesis of incentives do not significantly influence employee performance. That is because there are still some employees who are not satisfied with the system of providing incentives. The second hypothesis shows that job training does not significantly influence employee performance. This means that job training at the hospital is still less effective in improving performance. The third hypothesis shows that internal control has a significant positive effect on employee performance. Existing internal control at the hospital is going well in improving employee performance. The simultan research provides empirical evidence that the provision of incentives, job training and internal control together a significant effect on the  employee  performance of  RSUD RAA Soewondo Pati Hospital.
Evidence-Based Approach and Discussion of ‘Bioceramic Resonance’ to Induce Altered States of Consciousness with Illusory Perception: Possible Application as a Complementary and Alternative Therapy
Authors:   Taipei Medical University, Leung Ting-Kai
Published: March 2021

By combing these results and our previous objective data of electroencephalographic brain wave activity and the locations of brain activation during 3T functional MRI scanning, we hypothesis that the phenomenon observed in this study mimics the psychotherapeutic effects of transcranial brain stimulation, which may probably explain by induction of cerebral electrical discharge and change of synchronous neuronal activity. We discussed the possibility of complementary and alternative therapy on different psychiatric and neurological disorders.
Digital Care Planning: A Matter of Co-Creation
Authors:   NHL University Of Applied Sciences, Dijkstra Ate
Published: March 2021

This article describes the development of an Electronic Care Plan (ECP), in which care agreements are made with patients that fit their individual needs and wishes. This article outlines the development process in more detail, particularly the importance of co-creation. Nurses and carers have taken up the challenge of redesigning their caring process (and smarter) with the help of the digital possibilities of today.
Problems and Challenges Facing E-Marketing in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Authors: Othman Nasreen K. , Abdulrahman Ruandzy Luqman Q.
Published: March 2021

With technological developments and the emergence of the Internet, other methods of trade had to emerge that differ from traditional commerce, so what is known as e-commerce appeared, and to keep pace with these developments it was necessary to know what e-commerce is and how to use it, it is the process of buying or selling products through electronic means, such as The Internet or other electronic services, and the need for e-commerce emerged from the need to use computers more efficiently in banks and companies, and with the increase in competition, it was imperative for organizations to work on e-commerce in order to increase customer satisfaction and exchange information.  In our research, we prepared a questionnaire containing a set of questions and gave them to more than 150 people from different categories and disciplines to find out their opinions on this topic, and we benefited from the data analysis program (SPSS). Then we collected the data and then wrote the conclusions and reached what we reached, and then we made suggestions to address the problems faced by digital marketing. Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus (Coved 19), more than 85% of customers around the world are shopping via the Internet, so there is no doubt that despite the setbacks in various sectors around the world; On top of them are the commercial sectors, but there are many other sectors that have made the most of this crisis, and perhaps the most prominent of them is "e-commerce", which has witnessed an increasing demand in light of customers' fear of being in crowded places.
ڕەهەندەكانی كارامەیی نووسین لە پڕۆسەی ڕاگەیاندندا
Authors: عەلی ئازاد ڕەمەزان , مەحموود ئازاد ئەحمەد
Published: March 2021

ڕەهەندەكانی كارامەیی نووسین لە پرۆسەی ڕاگەیاندندا (، بە كورتی باس لە مێژووی سەرهەڵدانی نووسین و قۆناغەكان و جۆر و چەمك و پێناسەی نووسین كراوە. پاشان لە كارامەیی نووسیندا، چەمك و پێناسەی كارامەیی، لایەنەكان و ناوەرۆكی كارامەیی نووسین خراونەتەڕوو، دواتر تایبەتمەندی، جۆر، گرینگی و ئامانجەكانی نووسین باسكراوە. هەر لەم توێژینەوەیەدا چەمك و پێناسەی نموونە ) مۆدێڵ ( ی نووسین هاتۆتە بەرباس و لێكۆلینەوە، نووسین لە پرۆسەی ڕاگەیاندندا پەنجەی بۆ درێژ كراوە، تایبەتمەندی و فاكتەرەكانی نووسینی كاریگەر لە چەقی توێژینەوەكەدا داندراون و خەسڵەتەكانی ئاماژەیان بۆ كراوە، دواتر توێژینەوەكە هاتۆتە سەر نووسین بۆ: ڕۆژنامە، ڕادیۆ و تەلەڤزیۆن، تایبەتمەندی و بنەما و ئامانجی هەریەكەیان باس كراوە و بە وردی خراونەتە بەرباس و هەڵسەنگاندن و بە سەرباسێكی تایبەت باس لە گرینگی نووسەری ئێزگەیی و مەرجەكانی ئەم فۆرمە نووسەرە كراوە، زۆر لایەنی شاراوە بە دیارخراون و گرینگی بوونی ئەم شێوە نووسەرە لێیكۆڵدراوەتەوە. بە كورتی نووسین و پرۆسەی ڕاگەیاندن دوو ئاسۆی بەسوودی یەك پانتایین. مرۆڤ لە ڕوانگەی زمانەوە پێوەندییە كۆمەڵایەتییەكانی بنیاتناوە، ئەم دوو ئاسۆیەش هەر لە ڕێگای زمانەوە بوونەتە سەرچاوەی داهێنان و گرینگی پێشخستنی لایەكانی ژیان و پاراستنی ماف و بنەما و سەچاوە كۆمەلایەتیی و ڕۆشنبیریی و ئایینی......هتد
Importance of Using Electronic Commerce to Reduce Costs
Authors: Mousa Ahmed B. , Qasim Sardar F.
Published: March 2021

The current research aims at highlighting e-commerce and its importance and how it contributes to reducing both expired and non-expired costs in Zebrano Furniture Company (a registered company operating in Kurdistan Region-Iraq), and to what extent the company's management is aware of using e-commerce tools to reduce its costs. The deductive analytical approach was adopted. The data and information included in the financial statements and the research community were collected from the main headquarter of Zebrano Furniture Company in Erbil as well as its branches in Sulaymaniyah, Baghdad and Basra. The researchers have reached a number of conclusions: various profit-seeking economic units aim at reducing costs as this reduction contributes to achieving its objectives and maintaining its position in the market through the optimal use of available resources and methods based on scientific and sound strategic planning. Furthermore, such reduction may lead to getting benefit from the savings that can be made by eliminating the non-expired costs and exploiting these costs in another investment area. The study also showed that many costs may minimize profits. It was found that in the case of dispensing with the three branches of the company and using e-commerce, as it is the case with Duhok Province, some costs such as (salaries as well as goods and services inputs) may be dispensed with, and consequently achieving more profits than before.
دور منظمات المجتمع المدني في التنمية السياسية في العراق بين (2010-2018 )
Authors: رحمان هژار عثمان , حسن میران حسین
Published: March 2021

وبعد سقوط النظام السابق  في العراق عام2003، برزت الحاجة الى منظمات المجتمع المدني لمعالجة المشاكل والتي كان يعاني منها العراق ،وكان من المهمات الأساسية للمجتمع المدني النهوض بمكوناته وإعادة أعماره وتطوير بنيته التحتية والهدف بناء الإنسان العراقي من خلال تطوير وبناء مؤسساته المدنية وصولا إلى قيام المجتمع المدني العراقي الجديد . يشير الباحثون القائمون على  هذا البحث ضرورة  أقامة علاقة وطيدة بين الحكومة والمجتمع المدني في العراق وضرورة السماح لمنظمات المجتمع المدني  ان تمارس دورها المطلوب من اجل النهوض بالعراق  وان يساهم المجتمع المدني في بنائها وتهيئتها. وان تمارس هذه المنظمات  دورها المطلوب دون ان يتم اعاقتها من قبل  الجهات الحكومية كي تتمكن من ممارسة نشاطاتها بحرية وان تساهم في التنمية السياسية في العراق.
رۆڵى نەتەوە یەکگرتووەکان و ووڵاتانى جیهانى لە بەرەو پێشبردنی یاسای نێودەوڵەتى مرۆیی لەکاتى ملمڵانێیە چەکداریەکان
Authors: رحمان هژار عثمان , حسن میران حسین
Published: March 2021

لەپاش دامەزراندنى رێکخراوى نەتەوە یەکگرتووەکان وەکو رێکخراوێکى نێودەوڵەتى و زیادبوونى ئەرکەکانى و بوارەکانى کارکردنى ئەو رێکخراوە , یاسای نێودەوڵەتى مرۆیی دروست بوو وەکو پێویستیەکى هەنووکەیی لەسەر ئاستى جیهاندا بەلام چەندین ئاستەنگ روو بەرووى جێبەجێ کردنى ئەو یاسایە بۆتەوە و نەیتوانیوە بە پێی پێویست سەرکەوتوو بێت سەرەڕاى دەرکردنى چەندین بریار و راسپاردە هەوەرها چەندین دادگایان دامەزراند بۆ دادگای کردنى تاوانبارانى جەنگى دژ بە مرۆڤایەتى , لەم توێژینەوەدا ئاماژەمان بەوە کردوە کە پێویستە لەسەر سەرجەم وولاتان بەتایبەتى وولاتە زلهێزەکان پەرە بەو رێکخراوە بدەن بەتایبەتى لە بوارى یاسای نێودەوڵەتى مرۆیی بۆ ئەمەش سەرتا هەر ووڵاتێک لەخۆیەوە دەست پێبکات و بایەخى گرنگ بەو یاسایە بدات , وە هەولەکان بۆ دامەزراندنى دادگایەکى تایبەتى نێودەوڵەتى بۆ دادگای کردنى ئەندامانى رێکخراوى داعش لە سەر ئەو تاوانانەى کە ئەنجامیانداوە دژ بە مرۆڤایەتى و یاسا نێودەوڵەتیەکان.
Diagnosis of the Concentration of the Colombian Upstream Market Sector and Proposals for Increased Competitiveness
Authors: Orozco Cera Eusebio Jose , Legarda Zuñiga Maria Angelica , Medina Rueda Juan Diego
Published: March 2021

Given the importance of the O&G sector (exports, national budget, royalties, etc.) in the economy of countries that possess this natural resources and the increased exposure of the economy of these to the cyclical dynamics of the O&G industry, it becomes necessary unequivocally an analysis and comparison of the most used market concentration measures applicable to the upstream framework that affect the distribution of oil production and reserves to determine proposals for an increase in competitiveness, in this case analyzing the metrics in the range 2004-2016 in Colombia.

The process starts from collecting the most reliable information from different associations, regulators and sources, calculating the most used market concentration measures, considering assumptions for the statistical analysis of the data as tests of normality (Shapiro-WilK Test) and then analysis and comparison of the HHI as measure of concentration of the E&P upstream market in Colombia obtained conclusions and recommendations.

Ideal values were determined and recommended according to better HHI references that would imply a less concentrated upstream sector and competitive advantage to the country regionally to attract foreign direct investment (FDI).

An alienation and division of National oil company- NOC from the Colombian state is proposed, divide upstream into 3 E&P companies plus 1 Midstream Transporting Company + 1 Downstream Refining Company, it is recommended given the opportunity of a possible development of unconventional resources in the country, and the economic uncertainty at the beginning of these developments, that the opportunities for pilots and initial projects be by law and in principle distributed among various private E&P operators or in associations of the state company with experienced operators, this would distribute the exploratory risk of the projects, improve the sector's competitiveness and avoid unnecessary investment exposure to the state in these ventures.

The objectives, methods, processes and results obtained can be homologated to other countries with NOC, showing a direct roadmap to follow so that the economic associated with natural hydrocarbon resources allow us to further leverage the development of societies in general, but mainly developing countries rich in these resources in an environment of low prices and increasing competitiveness.