bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Front Matter
Authors: PFANNKUCH MAXINE , PETOCZ PETER , DELMAS ROBERT
Published: June 2022

First published November 2014 at Statistics Education Research Journal Archives
A GLOBAL VIEW OF STATISTICS EDUCATION RESEARCH
Authors: NORTH DELIA , RESTON ENRIQUETA , CORDANI LISBETH , PETOCZ PETER
Published: June 2022

First published November 2014 at Statistics Education Research Journal Archives
The Use of Video in Teaching Statistics
Authors:   Purdue University, Moore David
Published: June 2022

Video, in the form of broadcast television, is the most popular medium for entertainment and news in the developed world. A television set is one of the first substantial purchase made by household in developing areas as their wealth increase. These phenomena testify to the power of video to hold attention, a power which can also be applied to formal teaching. Video can be used for teaching in several settings: leaning at a distance for geographically scattered students, as a supplement in traditional classroom setting, and as a component of new technological leaning systems. In each case, wise use of video requires an understanding of both the strengths and weaknesses of the medium. This paper will review these strengths and and weaknesses, drawing both on practical experiences and on cognitive research. We will then suggest appropriate uses of video for teaching statistics in the three settings just mentioned.
A role for computer intensive methods in introducing statistical inference
Authors:   Swinburne University of Technology, Jones Peter , Lipson Kay ,   Swinburne University of Technology, Phillips Brian ,   Swinburne University of Technology
Published: June 2022

Introductory statistics courses have become increasingly prevalent in a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs over the past few years. This has resulted in the study of inferential statistics becoming the norm rather than exception. Whilst statistics was once a course chosen by the more mathematically able student, many current students of statistics have little mathematical aptitude or expertise (Tanis, 1992 for example). As a result, many introductory statistic courses have moved away from including much of the statistical theory that underpins inference to become basically technique oriented "recipe book" courses. the internet danger of producing students capable of performing various complex statistical tests without really knowing what they are doing is obvious, particularly if the house includes the use of a sophisticated statistical computer package.
Vindicación y memoria de las sexualidades disidentes en Furias divinas, de Eduardo Mendicutti
Authors: Díaz Fernández Estrella
Published: June 2022

Eduardo Mendicutti es uno de los autores que mejor ha sabido representar la diversidad sexual masculina en la literatura española; por sus obras transitan desde el homosexual de la etapa «pregay» hasta el «gay» o el «hipergay», además de representaciones trans de indudable interés, como el personaje de la Madelón en Una mala noche la tiene cualquiera o los transformistas que aparecen en Furias divinas. Esta última está estructurada en tres partes («La guarida», «Las furias» y «El asalto») y se trata de una obra polifónica en la que seis transformistas, a partir de otros tantos monólogos, narran su visión del presente y alguna cuestión de su periplo vital. El objetivo de este artículo es analizar cómo a partir de personajes tan dispares como La Furiosa, La Tigresa, La Canelita, La Pandereta, La Divina, Marlon-Marlén y Ernesto Méndez, Mendicutti logra retratar la realidad precaria y triste de los más desfavorecidos en España. A partir de esta radiografía descarnada, narrada por las seis voces protagónicas, se vindican, no solo las sexualidades disidentes y su memoria (con una clara alusión a Stonewall), sino también las desigualdades de la sociedad española. De este modo, Furias divinas se revela como la novela más explícitamente política de la carrera literaria de Mendicutti, la más crítica, la más ácida y sin duda la más queer.
Espacios poéticos cuir en la poesía de Miguel Ángel Lens
Authors: Peralta Jorge Luis
Published: June 2022

El presente artículo se aproxima a la obra poética del argentino Miguel Ángel Lens (1951-2011) a partir del concepto de “espacio poético queer” desarrollado por Enrique Álvarez (2012), con el objetivo de trazar conexiones entre la representación de espacios homoeróticos y la construcción formal del texto poético. Se pretende demostrar que la extrema brevedad y concisión de los poemas del autor puede entenderse como correlato formal de experiencias eróticas callejeras -como el yiro (ligue)– marcadas también por su intensidad y carácter efímero. A través de ese procedimiento formal, Lens visibiliza cuerpos y prácticas eróticas representativas de unas coordenadas espaciotemporales concretas y de un paradigma de socialización “homosexual” diferente del paradigma “gay” que empezaría a difundirse en Argentina a partir de la década de 1990. En aras de una mayor adecuación contextual, se adaptará el concepto de Álvarez incorporando la variación latinoamericana del término inglés queer –“cuir” –, de uso cada vez más extendido en la teoría y crítica LGTBIQ+ del ámbito hispanohablante.
Más allá del “narco”: violencia, desplazamiento forzado y despojo capitalista en el noreste mexicano
Authors: Iglesias Nieto Raúl , Gaussens Pierre
Published: June 2022

Este artículo presenta los resultados de una investigación sobre el desplazamiento forzado en México, a partir del caso de la región noreste –fronteriza con Estados Unidos–, en la que varios municipios han sido afectados por dinámicas de violencia y despoblamiento en las últimas dos décadas (2000-2020), en el contexto de la guerra al narcotráfico. Desde una perspectiva de geografía crítica, su estudio se basa en una metodología de orden cuantitativo, mediante un análisis espacial y estadístico que busca relacionar el desplazamiento forzado, producto de la violencia criminal, con la presencia de importantes yacimientos de hidrocarburos en dicha región. El principal hallazgo es que los municipios más afectados por la violencia se ubican precisamente en el área de la Cuenca de Burgos, que es la mayor reserva de gas de lutitas del país. En este sentido, la evidencia obtenida apunta que el desplazamiento forzado en estos municipios responde a una lógica de despojo característica de procesos de acumulación por desposesión, en la cual la violencia criminal opera como un medio para fines que la trascienden y son de índole geopolítica.
Frequency of Metabolic Syndrome among Patients who Sustained Acute Myocardial Infarction
Authors: Atif Ihsan  , Sajjad Ali  , Sher Bahadur Khan  , Sanjay Gandhi
Published: June 2022

Background: Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of various cardiovascular risk factors. Patients having Metabolic syndrome in association with ischemic heart disease tend to have more comorbidities and worse hospital course. Objective: To assess the frequency of metabolic syndrome among patients who sustained acute myocardial infarction without prior history of acute coronary events.

Marerial and Methods: This was a crossectional descriptive study, conducted after ethical approval from institutional research board and ethical committee, at cardiology department of Qazi Hussain Ahmad medical complex Nowshera from 5th August 2020 st to 20th March 2021. Patients presenting with 1 ever episode of acute myocardial infarction were recruited into the study.  195 patients were recruited into the present study using WHO sample size calculator. 

Results: Among 195 patients with acute MI, 58.5% (n=114) had metabolic syndrome. Frequency of metabolic syndrome increased with increasing age (57.8% vs 31.5% vs 10.5%; p=0.043). There was a significantly increased prevalence of hypertension (32.5% vs 67.5%; p=0.017), diabetes (35.9% vs 64.1%; p=0.027), elevated plasma triglycerides (30.7% vs 69.3%; p=0.047), low HDL cholesterol (36.8% vs 63.2%; p=0.003) and abdominal obesity (28.9% vs 71.1%; p=0.001) among the group of acute MI patients with metabolic syndrome as compared to those who had no metabolic syndrome. The difference in the frequency of MetS among male and females (59.6% vs 41.4%; p=0.56) was statistically insignificant.Conclusion: Among patients who had sustained acute MI, 58.5% (n=114) patients were found to have Metabolic Syndrome. Key Words: Abdominal obesity, myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease.
Effects of Exercise on various Systems of Human Body in residence of Peshawar Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Authors: Asna Tahir  , Ahrar Sikander  , Sabawoon Hayat  , Saud Azhar  , Kashif Ur Rehman Khalil  , Saad Zahoor
Published: June 2022

Background: Non Communicable diseases like hypertension, diabetes and heart diseases are on rise due to sedentary lifestyle. Exercise is the most import factor that can improve outcome of major communicable diseases.Objective: To evaluate the beneficial effects of exercise on human body as perceived by individuals.Material and Methods: Study was conducted from 1st September 2019 to 28 February 2020 in community of Peshawar KP. A sample size of 300 individuals were selected using non probability convenient sampling technique. Data was collected on a structured questionnaire which was prevalidated through pilot study. Results: Mean age of study participants were 33 ± 5 S.D. Majority of the study participants were male (73%) and remaining were females (27%). 33% reported that they exercise every day,18% once in a week.27% 3 times a week and 22% of study participants reported that they do exercise occasionally.Participants were asked about effect of exercise on blood pressure and other parameters. Those who were hypertensive reported an improvement in blood pressure after starting regular exercise. The study subjects were asked about the effect of exercise on GIT function. Majority reported improvement in gastrointestinal function. Reduction in weight and improvement in other systems were also reported as shown significance with a P-value less than 0.05.Conclusions: Our study concluded that those individuals who started regular exercise have reported significant improvement in their different body functions. Therefore there is significant importance of exercising regularly in maintaining a sound mind and a sound body.Key words: Exercise, BMI, Hypertension, Diabetes
Frequency of Hepatitis C Virus Genotypes in Chronic Hepatitis C Patients at Peshawar Institute of Medical Sciences, Peshawar
Authors: Muhammad Bilal  , Shaheen Ghazala , Attaullah Khan  , Khan Taj Muhammad , Nazir Muhammad , Ahmad Mohammad Tayyab , Ahmad Mohammad Hashir , Zahoor Ahmed
Published: June 2022

Background: Hepatitis C infection is highly prevalent in Pakistan. Six genotypes have been identified up till now. The most prevalent is genotype 3 in Pakistan. However, literature has shown variations among different regions in the prevalence of different genotypes.

Objective: The Purpose of this study was to determine what is the prevalence of most common genotype of hepatitis C in the Peshawar district of KPK, Pakistan.

Material & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2017 to July 2020 at Peshawar Institute of Medical Sciences, Peshawar in collaboration with Department of Biochemistry, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Those patients whose blood sample turned out positive for Anti-HCV antibodies then underwent to PCR for HCV RNA. By using ROTOR Gene TM technique Genotype was found out. Data was analyzed by using SPSS version 18.

Results: A total of 776 patients meeting the inclusion criteria, aged between 12 to 65 years, were included in this  study, out of which 413  (53.22%) and 363 (46.78%) were males and females respectively. Regarding HCV genotyping; 388 (50.0%) were type 3a, 28 (3.60%) 3b, 117 (15.07%) type 2a, 22 (2.83%) types 2b, 18(2.31%) type 1a and14 (1.80%) 1b.  17 (2.19%) patients mixed types 2a and 3b, 16 (2.10%) were combined3a and 3b and 156(20.1%) were un-type able.

Conclusion: The most common genotype in population residing in Peshawar district is genotype 3a and the second most common genotype is genotype 2a.

Key Words: HCV genotype, HCV-RNA, PIMC, PCR, ELSA, ROTOR Gene
Influencia de la información sobre actividad física y gasto energético en la decisión del consumidor universitario
Authors: Matos-Duarte Michelle , Almenara Eduardo , Berlanga Luis A.
Published: June 2022

El estilo de vida de la sociedad actual es uno de los responsables del desequilibrio energético entre las calorías ingeridas y las gastadas, por lo que mejorar la educación nutricional de los ciudadanos y despertar la conciencia sobre la importancia del ejercicio podría revertir en parte esta situación. Para ello, una de las estrategias que se está llevando a cabo es el etiquetado con el método Actividad Física Equivalente al Gasto Calórico (PACE). El objetivo del estudio fue analizar la influencia del etiquetado según el método PACE sobre la elección de los productos que se consumen en una máquina expendedora tipo “vending” ubicada en un campus universitario. Estudiantes de diferentes Grados de una universidad privada (24 mujeres y 19 hombres, 20,77±2,42 años) respondieron a una encuesta mediante un código QR expuesto en un póster con el etiquetado PACE en una máquina “vending”. El 63% (n=27) de los participantes cambiaron su intención de compra al recibir las informaciones del etiquetado PACE. Al comparar entre sexos, el 75% (n=18) de las mujeres cambió de decisión frente al 47% (n=9) de los hombres. Presentar la información calórica de un producto de forma visual y relacionarla con el equivalente en actividad física con el método PACE puede tener un efecto positivo sobre la decisión de compra de los consumidores de una máquina “vending”. Además, este efecto positivo parece ser más destacado en las mujeres con respecto a los hombres.
Multivariate Volatility Modeling of Nigerian Bank Share Prices
Authors: A.O. Oyedepo , I.O. Adegbite , A.O. Omisore , B.K. Babatola
Published: June 2022

This study aims at finding the optimal Multivariate Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroscedasticity (MGARCH) model among Diag-BEKK, Scalar-BEKK and CCC that captures the dynamics of returns in Nigerian bank share prices, using the data of daily share prices of two highly capitalized banks in Nigeria listed on the platform of Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) which span from 2nd January, 2009 to 28th December, 2019. Multivariate Normal and Multivariate student-t log-likelihood functions were simplified using the BHHH and Marquardt algorithm and the optimal solution was obtained using the information criteria. The BHHH and Marquardt algorithm was implemented in the GARCH 7 software of Laurent. Finally, the findings of this study showed that the Diag-Bekk (1,1) with Multivariate student-t distribution was the overall best model out of the six model combinations. Multivariate volatility modeling is therefore, recommended for bank share prices in Nigeria, and even in other banks from emerging economies.
Exchange Rate, Trade Facilitation and International Flows in West African Monetary Zone (1992-2021)
Authors: E.E. Okwor , O.C. Eneoli , P.O. Ezeoha , N.O. Nkama
Published: June 2022

This study examined the relationships that exist between exchange rate, trade facilitation and international flows on economic growth in West African monetary zone (1992-2021).The study used annual data covering the periods 1992 to 2021 and the autoregressive distributed lag model (ARDLM) was employed. Preliminary tests like the unit root test, co-integration test and vector error correction model (VECM) were carried out during the study. Some of the explanatory variables and the explained variable were proxied, logged and differenced as the case may be so as to achieve the desired objectives without compromise. The study observed that the exchange rate has a negative influence on economic growth in the West African monetary zone, and trade facilitation and international flows have a positive influence on economic growth. The study, therefore, recommends that 1) diversification of the economy from import to the export-based economy is fundamental for economic growth and hence development. This can be achieved through efficient and effective regulation of foreign exchange and political stability, which are very volatile macroeconomic variables.(ii) A common currency basket in the West African monetary zone be established, as this will reduce the adverse effect of exchange rate volatility on trading partners across West Africa.
The effect of Adrenaline on the contractility of the Right Ventricular Myocardium in rat pups with altered Serotonin concentration in Ontogenesis
Authors: М. Akhmetova , R. Nigmatullina , F. Mindubaуeva , G. Tykezhanova
Published: June 2022

Serotonin is a monoamine neurotransmitter and hormone that exerts its various actions by binding to the receptor membrane in cells. 5-HT2B receptors are actively involved in embryonic morphogenesis and regulate the development of the heart. 5-HT4 and 5-HT2B are involved in myocardial contractility and affect the temporal parameters of regulation. One of the main mechanisms controlling cardiac activity is also connected with the effect of catecholamines on adrenergic receptors of cardiomyocytes, which mediate the action of the sympathetic nervous system, being the main factor contributing to multiple changes in the development of myocardial cell function. In the given study, there is reliable data provided to indicate that the effect of different concentrations of adrenaline leads to a decrease in contractility of the right ventricular myocardium in 7-day-old and 14-day-old rat pups with an altered serotonin concentration, which was created by a blockade of the synthesis of serotonin and the membrane serotonin transporter in the embryonic period of ontogenesis. The total duration of myocardial contraction is decreased in experimental groups of animals. Thus, the smallest decrease in the time of contraction and relaxation in comparison with other groups is observed in 7-day-old rat pups with an excess of serotonin; in 14-day-old rat pups with a lack of serotonin. Thus, a change in the concentration of serotonin in prenatal ontogenesis can possibly affect the sensitivity of adrenergic receptors in postnatal ontogenesis.
Evaluation of early Menopause symptoms in Post-Hysterectomy and Premature Ovarian insufficiency in women of reproductive age group
Authors: Rani Vandana , Kaur Jaspreet , Devi Mamta , Nain Parminder , Garg Shaveta , Sarup Prerna
Published: June 2022

The present study was aimed at investigating early menopause symptoms in women of reproductive age with post-hysterectomy and premature ovarian insufficiency conditions. A total of 100 patients were included in the study after following inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were collected by using a questionnaire (Menopause Rating Scale) based on the psychological, urogenital and somatic symptoms of the patients. The outcomes of study indicated that majority of women showed menopausal symptoms between 36 to 45 years of age, with a mean age of menopause was 42±3 years. While in premature menopause cases, the average age was 36 to 40 year with a mean age to attain it was 38±2 year. Further, the rate of psychological distress were highest in premature menopausal women as compared to normal menopausal women. The premature menopausal women experienced higher prevalence of somatic and urogenital symptoms as compared to normal menopausal women. Conclusively, premature menopausal women need to be considered in special category so that health care providers can plan strategies for them accordingly.
التراث العمراني – أصالة وحضارة (مدينة ميسان في العراق- أنموذجاً)
Authors: محسن صلاح الدين
Published: June 2022

تكمن أهمية التراث في كل البلدان، لكونه يمثل ثقافاتها وحضاراتها، كما انه يعتبر الشريان الرابط بين المواطن وأرضه وهو يساعد على بث روح المواطنة، ويمنحه شعورا بالانتماء الى جذور واسس مشتركة والى أهداف نبيلة عامة، وبهذا فان التراث العمراني هو توثيق لتأريخ وحضارة الأمة، ويتعين الحفاظ عليه وصيانته من اجل فسح المجال لادخال المعاصرة والحداثة وتحقيق الانتقالات المطلوبة للتقدم الحضاري.

تأتي أهمية التعامل مع التراث من خلال تنوع استيعابه للمفهوم الفكري والحضاري والثقافي، وزيادة على ذلك اتسامه بتعزيز ثقة الانسان والمجتمع بنفسه، ويمثل تراث الشعب العراقي موروثا ثقافيا وعلميا يبرز الهوية الحضارية للشعب وهو أمتداد لنشوء حضارته وارتقائها عبر العصور، حيث ان التراث يعد أهم الثروات الوطنية وتعريف المواطن والمجتمع به يعد ابرازا للدور الكبير لحضارة العراق في بناء تأريخها ومجدها.
ملامح الحداثة في شعر حازم رشك التميمي
Authors: فارساني عبّاس , تهراني حسن , فاخر فراس
Published: June 2022

یستهدف البحث دراسة ملامح الحداثة في شعر حازم رشك التميمي بوصفه واحدًا من الأصوات الشعرية الحدیثة في الأدب العراقي المعاصر.مما لا ریب فیه أنّ الحداثة الشعرية لدی الشاعر شکّلت هاجسًا قویًا جعله یتخطي الحدود المألوف في القصیدة العراقية الحدیثة، إذ حاول من خلالها معالجة التجدید وتطویر بنية الشعر العربي شکلًا ومضمونًا. نجد الشاعر عبر نتاجه الشعري مبتعدًا عن المباشرة والتقریرية، ومن ثمّ یعمل علی خلق فضاءات شعرية متطورة تفتح أمام المتلقّي آفاقًا جدیدة رحبة تتسم بالعمق والإبداع والدینامیکية. أخیرًا خلص البحث إلی أنّ الحضور اللافت للنظر لثيمات الحداثة عند الشاعر لم تکن صدفة ولا اعتباطية، بل کانت مقصودة ومدروسة، لیستطیع من خلالها إضفاء ضرب من ضروب الرونق والبهاء علی بنية القصیدة الحداثية والتأثیر في نفسية المتلقّي، فضلًا عن إسهامه في الفکرة الرامية إلیها.
الأساس القانوني لجريمة الابتزاز الالكتروني للأطفال والمصلحة المعتبرة لها
Authors: محمد فيصل , عاشور اميل
Published: June 2022

تتعرض فئة الاطفال من جراء الاستخدام الخاطئ لوسائل الاتصالات الحديثة والجهل بكيفية التعامل مع هذه الوسائل والتي اصبحت تتغلغل في شتى مناحي الحياة بشكل متزايد وخاصة بعد الانفتاح الذي يعيشه العراق بعد سنة 2003 ودخوله عالم التكنلوجيا من اوسع ابوابها اذ بدء استخدام الاجهزة الالكترونية بشكل متسارع الخطى بعدما كانت محظورة عليه وبالرغم من الفوائد الكثيرة التي رافقت ظهور التكنلوجيا فقد اثرت بشكل ملحوظ على مجتمعنا دينياً واجتماعياً وثقافياً واقتصادياً فأصبحت الجرائم الالكترونية تتخذ من تطور الأجهزة الحديثة وشبكة الانترنت مجالاً واسعاً في المجتمع العراقي لممارسة ابشع انواع الجرائم ولا سيما الابتزاز الالكتروني للأطفال عبر مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي والتي تهدد المجتمع الاسري بشكل متزايد لما تحمله من مخاطر نفسية واجتماعيه اذ ينطوي الابتزاز على معنى التهديد الصحية من الاطفال من قبل المبتز .
تباين الاستهلاك المائي لمحصولي (الحنطة، الشعير) حسب الخصائص المناخية في محطة العمارة للمدة (2009-2019)
Authors: صالح رافد
Published: June 2022

يرتبط الاستهلاك المائي لمحصولي (الحنطة والشعير) بعلاقة وثيقة مع عناصر المناخ  المؤثر على التبخر- النتح لمنطقة محددة، اذ تباين الاستهلاك والحاجة الكلية للمياه الشهرية وفصل النمو بشكل واضح لمحصولي القمح والشعير، حسب خصائص السنة المطرية ومعدلات التبخر-النتح التي تباينت من سنة الى أخرى وهي احد صفات الأقاليم الجافة، و اعلى مجموع استهلاك فصل نمو كان في عام (2017-2018) بمجموع (730.0ملم/فصل نمو) و(625.1 ملم/فصل نمو)، واقل استهلاك فصلي كان في عام (2011-2012) بمجموع (539.3 ملم/فصل نمو) و(453.4 ملم/فصل نمو) ، في حين اعلى مجموع حاجات الري الكلية (856.8 م3/فصل نمو)  و( 729.1م3/ فصل نمو) في عام (2017-2018) واقل حاجات ري كلية ( 624.2 م3/ فصل نمو) في عام (2010-2011) و(522.5م3/فصل نمو) في عام (2011-2012) لمحصولي الحنطة والشعير على التوالي، وهو مطابق الى التباين في معدلات التبخر-النتح لنفس الفترة الزمنية المحددة، و اتجاه الاستهلاك  المائي نحو الزيادة نتيجة ارتفاع درجات الحرارة وانخفاض في مجموع الامطار السنوية.
WHERE EARTHLY-HEAVENLY LOVELIES: A STYLISTIC VIEW OF OSCAR WILDE'S THE SELFISH GIANT
Authors: Fadhil Raed
Published: June 2022

Albeit its deviant and dream-like nature, literature holds its humanitarian messages by and through its sign vehicle, i.e., language. This study purports to investigate the expressive and impressive powers that represent the purposive image of reality, more specifically the clause processes that are dominant in Oscar Wild's The Selfish Giant. Special attention is paid to the figures of style which portray the landscape of the fairy tale. The narrative text is described, analyzed, and interpreted in terms of Halliday's Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) as a theoretical framework to detect the predominant clause processes in the body of the narrative structure. The study proceeds with the hypothesis that a fairy tale is not merely a sequence of interrelated linguistic options; it is humanity pained and encoded into a creatively imaginative piece of art. The paper concludes that the stylistic analysis has shown the frequent co-occurrences of the Material and Mental clause processes, whereas bodily actions are not without the patterns of cognition and perception. Then, Relational clause processes are less used in The Selfish Giant. Still, the clause processes are not the only stylistic aspects of The Selfish Giant. All the reciprocal interactions in the linguistic structures lead to the production of meaning proper, the ultimate aim of the stylistic exploration.
Correlation between childhood episodes of stress and long bone-ratios in samples of medieval skeletons - using linear enamel hypoplasia as proxy
Authors: Mattsson Cecilie Cordua
Published: June 2022

Background: Linear enamel hypoplasia (LEH) in the canines is used as an indicator of ill health in early childhood. LEH is assumed to be an indicator of catch-up growth in archeological material. Previous research indicated that certain body proportions were altered due to catch-up growth during childhood.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess whether catch-up growth during childhood affects the long bone ratios of the arms and legs of adults.
Sample and Methods: Positive or negative scores for LEH in the four canines and anthropometric measurements of humerus, radius, femur, and tibia were obtained for 67 skeletons from two Danish medieval cemeteries in Nordby (Jutland) and Refshale (Lolland). Age and sex was estimated to see if any uneven distribution was present. The data was processed using the St. Nicolas house analysis, t-tests, univariate ANOVA and Kaplan-Meier survival analyses.
Results: The St. Nicolas house analysis showed no correlation between hypoplasia score and anthropometric measurements. No statistically significant difference was found between the long bone ratios of the arms and legs in adults with and without LEH.
Conclusion: Contrary to earlier research on body proportions in Medieval Denmark this study showed no significant difference in the long bone ratios of arms and legs associated with LEH. It did, however, find an alteration of femur and tibia length associated with hypoplasia. The findings indicate that males and females react differently to physiological stress in childhood.
Pentingnya Membangun Ekonomi Kreatif di Era Pandemi
Authors: Ruhana Dara Siti , Mariah  , Meliana Vina
Published: June 2022

The creative economy in Indonesia is the focus of serious economic development In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, entrepreneurs are required to be able to survive and capture business opportunities in the creative industry sectors. Indonesia initiated a UN resolution regarding the progress of the world's creative economy, literacy on the creative economy and creative industries can be started from the high school level so that they understand when they will decide to choose a creative industry study program at one of the universities. And also understand that creative development of ideas and talents can be carried out and developed for promising businesses in today's era. Seminars and consultations are methods that are carried out on community service techniques at PAX Patriae High School via online, so that students know about the creative economy and its development in Indonesia and know the 17 sectors in the creative industry that can be developed, know the impact of covid on the business sector and realize the importance of building a creative economy in the midst of a pandemic.
Design and Fabrication of a Flapping-Wing Robot Based on Slider-Crank Mechanism
Authors: Wang Jue
Published: June 2022

Tailless Flapping-Wing Micro Air Vehicles (FW-MAVs) have gained more attention recently because they utilize energy more efficiently compared to fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcrafts. FW-MAVs could be used commercially to explore confined spaces with insufficient air or serve as surveillance robots. However, due to their use of unsteady aerodynamics and small size, the research and design process is very complicated. In this paper, I propose a flight mechanism for a light-weighted, two-winged, hummingbird-inspired flapping-wing robot. Five versions of the robot were built; each version improved upon the issues of the previous one. Calculations were performed to optimize the stroke amplitude and the transmission ratio of the gears. Four groups of control experiments were conducted to investigate the relationship between different factors (voltage, motor type, wing area, and the number of veins) and the robot’s lift, which was monitored by a pressure sensor. I analyzed the results from the experiments and built a final version of the robot based on a slider-crank mechanism. The main structure of the final version is made of three 3mm carbon fiber boards, and the wings are made of 0.025mm PET (polyethylene terephthalate) material, reinforced by three carbon fiber rods: two 0.5mm ones across the membrane and a 1mm one at the leading edge. The robot weighs 16.3g and can produce enough lift to overcome its gravity under 9V with an off-board power source by exhibiting an upward trend during a tethered flight test.
Democracy, expression and the law in our digital age
Authors: O’Leary Síofra
Published: June 2022

Delivered as the 50th Annual MacDermott Lecture at Queen’s University Belfaston 28 April 2022.
Ovarian dysgerminoma in a 14-year-old presenting with an adnexal mass and elevated beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (beta-hCG)
Authors: Fresia Jo Ellen , Boe Brendan , Breed Christopher , Post Miriam , Lefkowits Carolyn
Published: June 2022

Introduction: Ovarian germ cell tumors most commonly affect young women in the second and third decades of life. Dysgerminomas account for 30–50% of malignant ovarian germ cell tumors and are classically associated with elevated lactate dehydrogenase (LDH). Elevated human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the setting of an adnexal mass in this age group may raise concern for ectopic pregnancy. It is critical to maintain a high index of suspicion for possible germ cell tumor in young women with adnexal masses to avoid unnecessary surgical spillage that might upstage a malignancy. We present a case of a 14-year-old female with adnexal mass and elevated hCG who was ultimately diagnosed with ovarian dysgerminoma.

Case Report: A 14-year-old female presented to the emergency room with vaginal bleeding and altered mental status and was found to have a markedly elevated beta-hCG, normal LDH, and an 8 cm complex adnexal mass. She underwent minimally invasive surgery and was ultimately diagnosed with stage 1A dysgerminoma with abundant synctiotrophoblast giant cells. Patient remained in remission for four years until she began experiencing new irregular periods. This time she was found to have an elevated LDH, normal B-hCG, and a 10 cm pelvic mass. She underwent exploratory laparotomy, removal of pelvic mass, right salpingo-oophorectomy, pelvic lymph node debulking, and adjuvant chemotherapy with bleomycin, etoposide, and cisplatin (BEP).

Conclusion: Dysgerminoma, the most common malignant ovarian germ cell tumor, may present with the uncommon profile of markedly elevated hCG and otherwise normal tumor markers. While ectopic pregnancy must be considered in this scenario, keeping dysgerminoma in the differential diagnosis of a young woman with a solid adnexal mass and elevated hCG may allow for intact removal of the mass, possibly helping to avoid adjuvant chemotherapy.
Indigenous women entrepreneurs
Authors: Smith-Hunter Andrea , Hunter Gabrielle E.
Published: June 2022

This paper gathers extensive information on indigenous women entrepreneurs worldwide and serves as a precursor for a book on indigenous women entrepreneurs to be written and published later this year and focusing on that said population of women entrepreneurs in Canada. The focus in this paper includes a comprehensive literature review, a panoramic view of relevant statistics and futuristic position, with a simultaneous realistic view of directions to pursue furthering and building on the scant research that is available on this very important topic.
Implementation of the lattice model in the coexistence of species and its potential consequences on environment
Authors: Behera Narayan , Ashok Prashasti , Singh M. M. , Kumar M. Kartic , Kumbha Satyanarayana , Shukla Gaurav , Saxena Swasti
Published: June 2022

The population dynamics of a system of two competing species have been investigated in the mean-field and lattice approximation. The two species are denoted by A and B. Each site of the square lattice is either occupied by an individual or vacant. The two species complete for vacant sites to reproduce. There is a reproduction only to the nearest neighbours. We consider the invasion of a rare species into a population composed of a resident species based on a pair – approximation method in which the dynamics of both average densities and nearest neighbour correlations are considered. The results are then compared with those obtained by the mean-field approximation. Whenspecies B contain intraspecific interaction term, invasion of the rare species A into resident species B becomes easier in lattice structured populations. But the rare species B invading species A is difficult in lattice models in comparison to mean-field approximation. The overall coexistence of species is enhanced in lattice models. These results were verified by simulation on a square lattice although the range of the enhancement of the species coexistence is reduced. This calls for the attention that pair-approximation is an oversimplification of the real situation.
Essays on Corporate Governance and Firm Performance
Authors:   Research Scholar, Department of Commerce and Management, Integral University, Lucknow, Pandey Krishangi , Husain Firoz ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce and Management, Integral University, Lucknow, Khan Farhina Sardar ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce and Management, Integral University, Lucknow, Singh Prakash ,   Professor of Finance and Accounting, IIM Lucknow
Published: June 2022

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to check how Corporate Governance practices by firms are increasingly becoming a critical element of a firm’s performance and an area of great concern to all stakeholders, particularly market regulators and shareholders. Design/methodology/approach: The current work approach to conducting a review of all relevant research issues around corporate governance. Researchers have developed various indices to measure Corporate Governance by using proxies like Board size, number of independent directors, the attendance record of board members, etc. Corporate governance practices are an important tool for reducing agency costs and an effective board, a higher proportion of independent directors, a vigilant audit committee, etc. Findings: The studies have proved that corporate governance practices are more developed and associated with developed economic markets as compared to developing economies. Similarly, studies have evidenced that Corporate Governance systems and architectures are more observed in large firms whereas it is poor in small firms. Also, we highlight research work that clearly proves that Corporate Governance is better in professionally managed companies as compared to family own businesses. The current work also highlights the uniqueness of corporate governance in the banking sector. Originality: The study is quite different from the other studies done related to Corporate Governance in the market as it is an overall summary to compare the level of Corporate Governance and its impact on the market performance by comparing the corporate governance in developed and developing economies, size of the firm, ownership structure and the special case for the banking sector. Practical Implications: The work sends a very strong message to the markets (both the AMCs as well as the retail investor community) to watch out for corporate governance practices while making investment choices or decisions. Firms with a poor track record of corporate governance can be avoided while creating a portfolio and regulators need to keep a strict vigil on such firms.
Art of Principled Negotiation (for junior researchers)
Authors: ter Riet Gerben
Published: June 2022

A powerpoint presentation that may be used to organize workshops in which participants may practice with Principled Negotiation in their academic environment. One role play is elaborated and deals with honorary authorship, a questionable research practice that is very prevalent.
An investigation into the between-day reliability of muscle contractile properties measured using Tensiomyography.
Authors: Carpenter Emily J , Francis Peter , Jacob Isobel , Jones Ashley
Published: June 2022

Background and Purpose Tensiomyography (TMG) is reported to measure muscle contractile properties of superficial skeletal muscle. Between day reliability has not been reported for all of the major lower limb muscles in a mixed gender sample of healthy adults. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the between-day reliability of muscle contractile properties associated with involuntary contractions of the rectus femoris (RF) and bicep femoris (BF), as measured by TMG. Study Design Within-subject repeated measures study (3 consecutive days) Methods Twenty-four healthy participants (twelve male; twelve females) were recruited to take part in the study over 3 consecutive days. Measurements of muscle contractile properties were obtained on the bicep femoris (BF) and rectus femoris (RF) muscles in the dominant limb. All data were checked for normality using the Shapiro-Wilk test. Pooled intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC), coefficient of variance (CV) and standard error of measurement (SEM) values were generated for the BF and RF for delay time (Td), sustain time (Ts), relaxation time (Tr), contraction time (Tc) maximal displacement (Dm). Additionally, a Bland-Altman analysis was performed for paired data points (day 1 vs 2, 2 vs 3 and 3 vs 1). Identical analyses were then performed on gender sub-groups. Results Good to excellent ICC values (0.68-0.93) were reported for delay time (Td), contraction time (Tc), and maximal displacement (Dm) in BF and RF muscles. Conversely, relaxation time (Tr) and sustain time (Ts) reported low ICC values (-0.10-0.56). Levels of agreement were not significantly different in most pairs of data points across the whole sample and also across males and females (p=>0.05). However, significant differences were detected in the whole sample: day 3 vs day 1 in the Td (p=0.03) and Dm RF (p=0.009); males: BF Td day 1 vs 2 (p=0.04); females: BF day 2 vs 2 (p=0.01), RF Td day 1 vs 2 (p=0.03), RF Ts day 3 vs 1 (p=0.04). Conclusion The Td, Tc, and Dm variables obtained during TMG measurements demonstrate acceptable reliability across 3 consecutive days. The Tr and Ts variables cannot be measured reliably between days using TMG.
On the Selection of English Discourses for Chinese College Entrance Examination in Recent Five Years (2017-2021)
Authors: LI Jian , FAN Nengwei
Published: June 2022

The paper mainly focuses on the selection of English discourses in the National College Entrance Examination papers of China in recent five years. It is found that there are four discourse types of application, narration, exposition and argumentation. The thematic contexts of the discourses in the papers involve the three categories of “man and self”, “man and society”, “man and nature”,which echoes The National English Curriculum Standard (2017 Edition and 2020 Revision). In the papers, Chinese traditional culture is strengthened and the source of material selection is not limited to Britain and the United States, but expanded to the other countries in the world. The general trend in discourse materials reflects that the scope of material selection is more extensive with more attention to Chinese excellent traditional culture and multi-culture of the world for assessing culture awareness of the students.
The Anti-War Poetry of Herbert Read: “Kneeshaw Goes to War” as an Example
Authors: Muttaleb Fuad Abdul
Published: June 2022

This study aims at investigating the nature of the anti-war poetry of the English poet, Sir Herbert Read (1893 -1968). First, it surveys the different styles that the anti-war poets followed in their criticism of war in an attempt to figure out afterwards the characteristics that distinguish Read’s anti-war poetry from other poetry. It then presents the main features of Read’s anti-war poetry. The study moves on to examine its main objective that lies in analyzing Read’s poem “Kneeshaw Goes to War” (1918) as an example of his own anti-war poetry. This thematic study follows a descriptive and analytical method in carrying out its aim. It starts with an introduction about the different modes of war poetry and literature review, develops into a discussion of Read’s attitude towards the poem’s main subject and comes to an end with the main findings in the conclusion. Read was able to use a realistic approach in his criticism of war in his poem “kneeshaw Goes to War”. In his portrayal of the destructiveness of war, he managed to expressionistically convey his sense of despair that the war had generated in the individual’s personal experience with war. The representation of human experience is thus as important as the anti-war theme itself in the poem.
‘H’ is for Human Right: An Exploration of Literacy as a Key Contributor to Indigenous Self-Determination
Authors: Derby Melissa
Published: June 2022

The purpose of this article is to examine literacy as a key contributor to cultivating individual and collective self-determination for indigenous peoples. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) defines literacy as a human right, intrinsically important for human development and well-being. Therefore, literacy is pivotal to fostering self-determination. This article introduces some broad definitions of literacy, including examples offered by indigenous sources. Following this is consideration of the human rights discourse as it relates to literacy specifically, with a particular focus on the way in which this discourse has unfolded in New Zealand. The article then explores literacy as a human right and the role it plays in contributing to indigenous self-determination. The article concludes that there is a need to ensure literacy interventions, which are designed to fulfil the rights of indigenous learners with regard to literacy, are embedded in indigenous epistemology, history and pedagogy.
Belonging as a Pathway to Inclusive: An Inquiry into Supporting Inclusive Practice in Secondary Schools
Authors: Ellery Tracey
Published: June 2022

This report investigates students’ perspectives on a sense of belonging, and the relationship between nclusive practices. It further considers the implications for Resource Teachers: Learning and Behaviour (RTLB) as they work in secondary schools to supportinclusive teaching practice. The inquiry question, How can RTLB effectively support secondary teachers to develop a relational approach with students that enhances inclusive practice? was addressed by using photovoice and focus group methodologies tocollect data from secondary school students who had received learning support via RTLB services. Students experienced a sense of belonging at school when they felt welcomed by teachers; when their relationships with teachers were respectful, and when they felt that they were learning. To this end, they described what effective learning support looked like.
It Is Not THEM and US – Working together for sustainable outcomes for children with autism
Authors: Dharan Vijaya
Published: June 2022

With a conservative estimate of 1 in 100 children thought to be on the autism spectrum (Ministry of Health, n.d.), this article reports on findings from a preliminary exploratory national study of parents of children aged 0-21 with ASD. Using an e-survey questionnaire and focus groups, the study sought to understand the supports that were available to children with autism and their families. More importantly, it explored the supports parents perceived were most useful and effective for their children at home, after school, and in educational settings. The key findings highlighted the need for autism-specific knowledge and training for educators and caregivers, and flexibility of funding for parents to access supports and services that they perceived to be the most useful. These findings were juxtaposed by issues of availability, accessibility and affordability of services and supports. There was unequivocal support from participants for a one-stop-shop for better coordination of services, funding flexibility and closer partnerships with families. Implications are discussed and limitations identified.
An Interview with Professor Laura Lundy
Authors: Kearney Alison
Published: June 2022

Recently, Alison Kearney interviewed Professor Laura Lundy, the co-director of the Centre for Children's Rights and a professor in the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work at Queen's University, Belfast. Laura is co-editor-in chief of the International Journal of Children's Rights and has expertise in children's rights to participate in decision-making and education rights. Her 2007 paper, ‘Voice' is not Enough, is one of the most highly cited academic papers on children's rights, and the model of children's participation it proposes (based on four key concepts - Space, Voice, Audience and Influence) is used extensively in scholarship and practice. The 'Lundy Model' of child participation has been adopted by national governments and used by international organisations such as the European Commission, World Health Organisation and global non-government organisations such as World Vision and UNICEF.
Building communities with support around a child with special education needs. The effects of participatory research action.
Authors: Lamb Judy
Published: June 2022

Over a period of a year, formal and informal interactions among members of the community around a four-year-old girl with special education needs were focused through participatory action research (PAR). The team included parents, kindergarten teachers, an education support worker, speech-language therapist, early intervention teacher and psychologist. Closer relationships between team members have resulted in more immediate sharing of relevantinformation, collaborative analysis and responses using appropriate intervention strategies Strategies used have included intensive blocks of intervention to introduce the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) in the child's home and kindergarten settings. The relevance of this system was established when the child made a spontaneous card exchange at the kindergarten to claim something she wanted from an adult with whom she did not have close contact. A variety of methods were used to record and share personal reflections, observations and assessment, formally and informally, within the team. Transferal of information, practice and skills across the child's environments has been expanded in preparation for transition to schooL Mutual respect has been enhanced as the value of the contribution of all team members has been recognised, and the use of PAR has been favourably evaluated by the team as anenhancement of the previous practice, which used a six-monthly Individual Development Plan cycle.