bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Atherogenic Dyslipidemia on Admission Is Associated With Poorer Outcome in People With and Without Diabetes Hospitalized for COVID-19
Authors: Bellia Alfonso , Andreadi Aikaterini , Giudice Luca , De Taddeo Sofia , Maiorino Alessio , D’Ippolito Ilenia , Giorgino Federica Maria , Ruotolo Valeria , Romano Maria , Magrini Andrea , Di Daniele Nicola , Rogliani Paola , Lauro Davide
Published: July 2021

OBJECTIVE

Identifying metabolic factors associated with critical disease can help to improve management of patients hospitalized for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). High triglycerides and low HDL levels characterize the atherogenic dyslipidemia closely related to insulin resistance and diabetes. We examined associations of atherogenic dyslipidemia detected on admission with outcome of COVID-19 during hospitalization.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

We retrospectively analyzed clinical reports of 118 consecutive patients hospitalized for COVID-19 in Rome, Italy, between March and May 2020. Clinical characteristics, inflammation markers, and glucose and lipid metabolism parameters at admission were collected. Critical disease was defined as in-hospital death or need for endotracheal intubation. Associations were tested using logistic regression analysis.

RESULTS

Patients with critical COVID-19 (n = 43) were significantly older than those with noncritical disease (n = 75) and presented higher levels of fasting glucose, triglycerides, C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, procalcitonin, and d-dimer (P < 0.01 for all), whereas HDL levels were lower (P = 0.003). Atherogenic dyslipidemia was more frequent in patients with critical COVID-19 (46 vs. 24%, P = 0.011), as well as diabetes (37 vs. 19%, P = 0.026), and significantly associated with death or intubation (odds ratio 2.53 [95% CI 1.16–6.32], P = 0.018). Triglycerides were significantly associated with selected inflammatory biomarkers (P < 0.05 for all) and poorer outcome of COVID-19 during hospitalization in both the overall population and the subgroup with atherogenic dyslipidemia.

CONCLUSIONS

Atherogenic dyslipidemia detected on admission can be associated with critical in-hospital course of COVID-19. Further investigations are needed to elucidate the hypothetical role of insulin resistance and related lipid abnormalities in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pathogenesis. Assessment of lipid profile should be encouraged in patients hospitalized for COVID-19.
The Relationship Between Glycaemia, Cognitive Function, Structural Brain Outcomes and Dementia: A Mendelian Randomization Study in the UK Biobank
Authors: Garfield Victoria , Farmaki Aliki-Eleni , Fatemifar Ghazaleh , Eastwood Sophie V. , Mathur Rohini , Rentsch Christopher T. , Denaxas Spiros , Bhaskaran Krishnan , Smeeth Liam , Chaturvedi Nish
Published: July 2021

We
investigated the relationship between glycaemia and cognitive function, brain
structure and incident dementia using bidirectional Mendelian randomisation
(MR). Data were from UK Biobank (n~500,000). Our exposures were genetic
instruments for type-2 diabetes (157 variants) and HbA1c (51
variants) and our outcomes were reaction time (RT),
visual memory, hippocampal and white matter hyperintensity volumes, Alzheimer’s
dementia (AD). We also investigated associations between genetic variants for
RT (43 variants) and, diabetes and HbA1c. We used
conventional inverse-variance weighted (IVW) MR, alongside MR sensitivity
analyses. Using
IVW, genetic liability to type-2 diabetes was not
associated with reaction time (exponentiated ß=1.00, 95%CI=1.00; 1.00), visual
memory (expß=1.00, 95%CI=0.99; 1.00), white matter hyperintensity volume (WMHV)
(expß=0.99, 95%CI=0.97; 1.01), hippocampal volume (HV) (ß coefficient mm3=4.56,
95%CI=-3.98; 13.09) or AD (OR 0.89, 95%CI=0.78; 1.01). HbA1c was not
associated with RT (expß=1.01, 95%CI=1.00; 1.01), WMHV (expß=0.94, 95%CI=0.81;
1.08), HV (ß=7.21, 95%CI=-54.06; 68.48), or risk of AD (OR 0.94, 95%CI=0.47; 1.86),
but HbA1c was associated with visual memory (expß=1.06, 95%CI=1.05;
1.07) using a weighted median. IVW showed that reaction time was not associated
with diabetes risk (OR 0.96, 95%CI=0.63; 1.46) or with HbA1c (ß
coefficient mmol/mol=-0.08, 95%CI=-0.57; 0.42). Overall, we observed little evidence of causal
association between genetic instruments for T2D or peripheral glycaemia and
some measures of cognition and brain structure in midlife.
Fatigue Behavior of Monolithic Zirconia-Reinforced Lithium Silicate Ceramic Restorations: Effects of Conditionings of the Intaglio Surface and the Resin Cements
Authors: Dalla-Nora F , Guilardi LF , Zucuni CP , Valandro LF , Rippe MP
Published: July 2021

Objective:

This study assessed the effect of conditioning of the intaglio surface and resin cements on the fatigue behavior of zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate ceramic (ZLS) restorations cemented to a dentin analogue.

Methods:

ZLS ceramic (Ø=10 mm, thickness=1.5 mm) and dentin analogue (Ø=10 mm, thickness=2.0 mm) discs were produced and allocated according to the study factors, totaling nine study groups: ceramic surface treatment (three levels: hydrofluoric acid etching [HF]; self-etching ceramic primer [EP]; tribochemical silica coating [TBS]) and resin cement (three levels: 10-methacryloyloxydecyl dihydrogen phosphate [nMDP]; MDP–containing conventional resin cement [MDP]; self-adhesive resin cement [SA]). The ceramic bonding surfaces were treated and cemented on the dentin analogue, and all the specimens were aged for 5000 thermal cycles (5°C–55°C) prior to fatigue testing. The stepwise fatigue test (20 Hz frequency) started with a load of 400 N (5000 cycles) followed by steps of 500, 600, and up to 1800 N (step-size: 100 N) at a maximum of 10,000 cycles each step. The specimens were loaded until failure (crack), which was detected by light transillumination and visual inspection at the end of each step. The fatigue failure load and number of cycles for failure data were analyzed by the Kaplan-Meier (log-rank test; α=0.05). Topographic and fractographic analyses were also performed.

Results:

HF- (973.33–1206.67 N) and EP- (866.67–1066.67 N) treated specimens failed at statistically similar loads and higher than TBS (546.67–733.33 N), regardless of the cement used. All the fractographical inspections demonstrated failure as radial crack.

Conclusion:

The HF and EP treatments promoted better mechanical fatigue behavior of the ceramic restoration, while tribochemical silica coating induced worse fatigue results and should be avoided for treating the ZLS surface prior to bonding.
Characterization of Reinforced and Unreinforced Glass-Ceramic Veneers
Authors: Oliveira AR , Jodha KS , Marocho SM Salazar , Galhano GA
Published: July 2021

This study aimed to characterize the surface topography, effect of polishing on surface roughness, residual stresses, and hardness in two glass-ceramic veneers. Fifty-two (52) upper incisors were collected, prepared, and scanned for ceramic veneers. Half of the teeth were restored with veneers made up of feldspathic ceramic (FE), and the other half with zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate ceramic (SZ). All the veneers were designed and milled using a CAD/CAM system and later cemented following the manufacturer's guideline. An optical microscope analyzed the topography of the specimens before and after polishing. The surface roughness was measured using the roughness meter (n=12) and the topographical analysis was carried out using an atomic force microscope (n=6). The residual stresses and Vickers' hardness were evaluated by the indentation method in a micro-hardness indenter (n=6). The surface roughness was analyzed using a three-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by a post hoc Tukey test. The Student t-test was used to compare the residual stresses and hardness between the two ceramics. The topographical analysis revealed that both glass-ceramic veneers had similar percentages of specimens with cracks, before (34.6%) and after (42.3%) polishing. The surface roughness decreased after polishing (p<0.001), and the polishing smoothed out the surface of the veneers. The zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate veneer had a lower roughness as compared to the feldspathic one after polishing, while the residual stresses (p=0.722) and hardness (p=0.782) were statistically similar for both ceramic veneers.
Description of the final stadium larva of Calicnemia sinensis Lieftinck, with discussion of the larval characters of genus Calicnemia Strand (Odonata: Zygoptera: Platycnemididae)
Authors: XU Qi-han
Published: July 2021

The final stadium larva of Calicnemia sinensis Lieftinck is described and illustrated in detail. It is characterized by (1) palpal lobe of prementum with two end hooks of unequal size, the inner longer and sharper, and the outer shorter and stouter; (2) inner side of palpal lobe with five long setae above and two or three short ones below; (3) wing sheaths parallel to each other, reaching beyond the distal margin of abdominal segment 6; and (4) caudal gills strongly ridged, median gill large and broad, more than 2 times of lateral gill in width.
Evaluación de los parámetros de control del compostaje (oxigenación y relación C/N) de residuos de hogares en Neiva, Huila
Authors: Giraldo Murcia Julián Alejandro , Ángel Gasca Rafael David , Pérez Castrillón Luis Enrique , Mosquera Rivera Leidy Carolina
Published: July 2021

Los residuos sólidos orgánicos son una fuente de materia prima para la producción de acondicionadores de suelos que, gracias a un proceso de descomposición y compostaje, son aprovechados en la producción de alimentos a pequeña escala. Sin embargo, el proceso de producción depende del adecuado manejo y disposición de los residuos debido a que este puede ocasionar variaciones en las diferentes etapas del proceso de compostaje. El objetivo del presente estudio es evaluar los parámetros del control del compostaje (oxigenación y relación C/N) a partir de residuos de cocina previamente balanceados en su contenido bromatológico, producidos en unidades residenciales de la ciudad de Neiva. Se realizó una encuesta dirigida a una comunidad residencial de la ciudad de Neiva- Huila sobre la disposición de los residuos domiciliarios, posteriormente se evaluaron tres tipos de compostaje con base en la oxigenación y la relación carbono nitrógeno (C/N) de la pila. En el análisis estadístico se consideró el factor temperatura (variable dependiente) vs cada uno de los tratamientos (Tr1, Tr2 y Tr3), hasta terminar su descomposición al cabo de 75 días de análisis. Los tratamientos con una relación inicial C/N entre 25 y 30 presentaron temperaturas más elevadas y, por ende, demostraron ser los más benéficos al proceso de sanitización útil en la reducción de microorganismos patógenos en el compost. Además se observó una maduración del compost en menor tiempo con el sistema de biodigestor rotativo horizontal.
Meta Analisis Pengaruh Integrasi Pendidikan STEM dalam Model Project Based Learning Terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa
Authors: Izzah Nurul , Mulyana Venny
Published: July 2021

Education is essentially an activity carried out by students which results in changes in themselves. This principle implies that what must be prioritized is the learning activities of students instead of something that is given to students. STEM-based learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) can train students to apply their knowledge to create designs as a form of solving environmental problems by utilizing technology. The learning model recommended for use in the 2013 curriculum is a student-centered learning model, one of which is the Project Based Learning model. This study will analyze how much influence STEM education with the PjBL model has on student learning outcomes. This study uses a meta-analysis method. determined via the Effect Size (ES). Research data were obtained from 25 national and international journals. The meta-analysis study is based on three categories, namely education level, subjects and student learning outcomes. The results showed that; first, the influence of the PjBL model of STEM education based on the level of education is most effective in SMP. ES value = 1.89 and categorized as high. Second, based on the type of subject, the most effective influence of the PjBL model of STEM education is Mathematics. ES value = 3,7 and categorized as high. Third, based on student learning outcomes, the influence of the PjBL model of STEM education is the most effective in the aspect of skills. ES value = 1.68 and categorized as high.
Training of teachers for the implementation of universal design in educational activities
Authors: Byrko Nadiia , Tolchieva Hanna , Babiak Olha , Zamsha Anna , Fedorenko Oksana , Adamiuk Nataliia
Published: July 2021

The purpose of the research is to determine ways in order to train teachers for the implementation of a universal design in educational activities at secondary education institutions. 378 teachers (Ukraine) on the Google-forms platform took part in the survey. It has been highlighted that the basic differences between the theory and practice of the implementation of inclusion and universal design are as follows: inclusion is more difficult to apply in practice; design needs clarification of some practical concepts. It has been determined that the most common methods of involving into the implementation of universal design are manifestation of enthusiasm, providing examples and feedback to students; representation through class discussions, laboratory experience and images; group discussions in the classroom, projects, workshops and tests.  It has been noted that UD can be used to create educational applications in order to adapt the learning space to the needs of the student (elements of physical spaces and instructions in order to make them more accessible, useful, and comprehensive).
Professional training of specialists in acting based on the competence approach
Authors: Grin Liliya , Petrik Tatyana , Kuzmin Kostiantyn , Bilozub Liydmyla , Stadnichenko Nadiia , Goncharenko Iuliana
Published: July 2021

The purpose of this study is to establish a pattern for promoting the implementation of professional training of professionals in acting based on the competency approach, to establish the benefits of using the competency approach in educational institutions and identify acquired skills as a result training of specialists in acting based on the competence approach. Research methods based comparative analysis; systematization; generalization. It is established that the TOP-20 educational institutions that provide training for professionals in acting are mainly located in countries such as the United States, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Australia and France. It is determined that the educational process at Stanford University is focused on a theoretical course, and at the Kyiv National University of the Theater, Film and Television named after Ivan Karpenko-Kary there is a voluminous practical course, compared to Stanford University.  As a result of the study it was found that the implementation of the competency approach is a complex process due to the large number of variables that should be taken into account both at the training course and at the individual level.
Preserving national identity in unrecognized states
Authors: Zamiralova Tatyana Aleksandrovna , Afanaseva Olga Olegovna , Karpunina Anastasia Vladimirovna , Sizikova Valeriya Viktorovna , Shimanovskaya Yanina Vasilevna
Published: July 2021

The article touches upon a relevant topic of national identity preservation in unrecognized states. The authors examine two polar approaches to defining the essence of unrecognized states and formulate their position. The main factors in the formation and preservation of national identity are identified and include family, the education system, and mass media. The influence of each factor is determined by the policy implemented by the state represented by its authorized bodies. Accounting for the effect of said factors, a range of problems hindering the development of national identity in youth living in unrecognized states is determined. The results of the conducted study allow concluding that the main problem uniting all unrecognized states regardless of their location lies in poor social and economic development. This, in turn, does not contribute to strengthening the position of the native language, traditions, and customs as the key elements of national and cultural identity.
The Methodology in Islamic Legal Ruling of The Religious Extremism Groups An Introduction
Authors:   Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Abd Razak Muhd Imran , Ramli Mohd Anuar ,   Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Abdul Rahim Rahimin Affandi ,   Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Yusof @Salleh Muhammad Yusri ,   Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Hassan Paiz ,   Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Zainal Abidin Mohd Zahirwan Halim ,   Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2021

Religious extremism is known to take a hard-line on defining religion. This interpretation has resulted in conflicts and tension in the Islamic society. For example, the tendency of takfir makes husband and wife relationships invalid, and even legitimising the blood of other parties. This ideology is perilous, especially in the context of plural society in Malaysia. In this regard, this study discusses the methodology of religious extremism groups in the Islamic legal ruling. To achieve this objective, this qualitative study fully employed the literature review methodology to collect articles for the review. Then, the content is analysed deductively to formulate the findings. The results of the study found that the religious extremists applied a literalist approach, and the nature of their verdict on laws tend to be punitive.
Islamophobia and Classical Orientalism: An Analysis
Authors:   Akademi Pengajian Islam, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA, Abdul Rahim Rahimin Affandi , Ramli Mohd Anuar , Kahal Siti Maimunah , Yusof @ Salleh Muhammad Yusri ,   Akademi Pengajian Islam Kontemporari (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Seri Iskandar 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Abd Razak Muhd Imran ,   Akademi Pengajian Islam Kontemporari (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Seri Iskandar 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Hassan Paiz ,   Akademi Pengajian Islam Kontemporari (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Seri Iskandar 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Zainal Abidin Mohd Zahirwan Halim ,   Akademi Pengajian Islam Kontemporari (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Seri Iskandar 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2021

Following the events of September 11, 2001, there have been several attempts worldwide to disparage Islam. It is referred to as Islamophobia, and it occurs when Muslims worldwide become targets of hatred and violence. To that aim, one of this study's objectives is to reconstruct the question of whether Islamophobia was precipitated by the events of September 11, 2001, or whether it existed before to that date. The primary focus will be on Malaya's history. The methodology of this study is based on a review of western oriental writing works, which were studied within the framework of archipelago thinking. This study concludes that Islamophobia occurs as a result of two factors: first, the actions of extremists that cause unrest in the west, beginning with the events of September 11, 2001, and second, historical and contemporary western colonial orientalist writings contribute significantly to global Islamophobia.
Social and Cultural Aspects of the Iban Community in Sarawak
Authors:   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Md.Nazri Haslinda
Published: July 2021

Sarawak is the largest country in the Malaysian Federation, having a rich and colorful cultural heritage from the diversity of customs and traditions of its multi-ethnic population. Culture is a comprehensive value system consisting of various material and immaterial aspects. Culture needs to be documented to maintain the nation's cultural heritage so that it is not forgotten or lost. Even though they have achieved independence and lives in modernization, the clash between various forms of traditional culture and the new cultural values persists. However, the traditional cultural values must be preserved as the nation's cultural heritage.
The Phenomena of Language Politeness in the novel entitled Lentera Mustika
Authors:   Pusat Pengajian Bahasa, Tamadun dan Falsafah Kolej Sastera dan Sains Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Kedah, MALAYSIA, Mohammad Yusoff Mohd Haniff , Hamzani Siti Hamira , Md. Ali Rohaya
Published: July 2021

Language politeness can be defined as the ways in which language is employed in conversation with good manners and etiquette. This aspect should not only be emphasized in society, but also in novel writing. The purpose of this article is to identify and explain the politeness maxims used by the author in the novel Lentera Mustika. This language politeness seems to be very significant as novels nowadays have been the most popular genre of literature to read among Malaysians. Hence, this study will use the novel Lentera Mustika by Nisah Haron (2009) published by PTS Litera as research data. The study will also adapt Leech’s Politeness Principle (1983) for data analysis. Findings show that this novel has fulfilled the maxims of politeness proposed by Leech and portrayed that the use of good and polite language in writing can indirectly educate readers to adapt politeness in their communication. Keywords: Leech’s Politeness Principle, Language Politeness
Interpretation of 9 Selected Visual Works of Contemporary Young Talent from the Context of the National Cultural Policy Core
Authors:   Fakulti Teknologi Kreatif & Warisan, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Omran Zailuddin Firdaus Naif , Abdullah Muhammad , Berahim Hawari , Mappon Azharudin
Published: July 2021

Contemporary Young Talent (CYT) is a visual arts competition organized by the National Visual Arts Gallery (NVAG) which is the most prestigious in Malaysia. Its 40 years of organization have successfully produced many renowned artists who are now pioneers in the Malaysian and regional visual arts arena. In line with the strength of CYT as a reflection of the future of Malaysian visual arts and the role of art as a cultural vehicle, the objective of the study is to analyze and further dismantle the latest visual art works of Malaysian artists from the perspective of national culture through the CYT platform from 2000 to 2013. This study aims to clearly understand the visual elements and features that are the cultural identity in the latest Malaysian visual arts. This objective was achieved through observation and reading of CYT catalog books published by NVAG, scholarly books, journals, and relevant previous studies as well as interviews on three artists and academics who won the CYT competition. This study uses a qualitative approach, guided by the 4 components of the theory of art criticism Feldman E.B. (1994) namely description, analysis, interpretation and evaluation. 9 works will be analyzed from the aspects of ‘form’ and ‘meaning’. The results of the work analysis will be compared with national cultural elements (data triangulation) and then justify and classify CYT visual art works based on the 3 cores of the National Cultural Policy, namely, the culture of the region's indigenous peoples, other appropriate cultures and Islamic culture through descriptive text.). This study is important to create awareness, deeper appreciation and provide knowledge to art admirers in understanding the meaning and approach and content in the latest visual artwork. The results of the study through descriptive texts explain the existence of national cultural elements and their relationship in selected contemporary works of CYT (2000-2013).
The Role of Art Elements in the Translation of Photographic Works
Authors:   Fakulti Seni Lukis dan Seni Reka, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perak, Kampus Seri Iskandar, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Azman Mohammad Firdaus
Published: July 2021

The presence of photography around the 1890s when Malaya (now Malaysia) which was still under British rule was not an obstacle for the field of photography to grow to this day. Photography is a medium that can be used to produce creative works that have their own artistic elements (Sabki Md. Noh, M. Shariful Hafizal, 2017). The production of the work is produced according to technical procedures that require repeated experimentation to get the best results. Emphasizing the element or line element in the production of a work is none other than to show the relevance of the art element in photography, but also to focus on the use of pattern elements. In the form of social relationships, the artist tries to convey that when filming, visuals should always be taken with care so that every art element that is blended in the production of the work is not overwhelmed or runs away from the original concept. For the artist, this visual is a conversation about what is done as well as what can be conveyed, in addition to aiming to make the audience aware of the artist’s creative process while creating, which illustrates the meaning of the artist’s work which usually describes literary language in visual form. With the role of photography that also gives awareness of the importance of understanding the adaptation of visual art elements Keywords: Photography, artistic elements, art work, consciousness
Which Subjects and Styles Have Been Examined in Islamic Fatwas and Guidelines?
Authors:   Fakulti Seni Lukis dan Seni Reka, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Perak, Ramli Ishak , Mokhtar Mumtaz ,   Fakulti Seni Lukis dan Seni Reka, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor, Mohd Zain D'zul Haimi ,   Fakulti Seni Lukis dan Seni Reka, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor, Osman Muhamad Rahimi ,   Akademi Pengajian Islam Kontemporari, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor, Masrek Mohamad Noorman ,   Fakulti Pengurusan Maklumat, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Selangor
Published: July 2021

Visual art is one of the most critical and popular issues explored from an Islamic standpoint. This is because the selected subject is prepared in a variety of approaches and ways. Additionally, the shown style creates concerns regarding the legislation and ambiguous perspectives on it. Clearly, no detailed discussion of the range of issues and styles in visual arts was conducted considering recent changes. As such, this article will outline the issues and styles mentioned in the fatwas and guidelines that have been issued. All fatwas and guidelines pertaining to visual arts were found using the process of assembling the highlights of the structured and methodical study. As a result of these observations, only a few categories of subjects have been covered, including humans, animals, plants, religious symbols, and human-made equipment; and the style discussed focuses exclusively on the mode of depiction. Recommendations to researchers interested in this work include conducting extensive qualitative research.
Advertising in Social-Media as A New Approach in Mental Illness Campaign Among Youth
Authors:   Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610, Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Mohd Razak Norshahira Atikah , Abdul Aziz Mohd Nasiruddin ,   Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610, Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2021

Nowadays, the mass media have often aired unexpected news of death and suicide. Peoples that under depression did not want to seek help and people surrounding them did not know how to help them either. There have been numerous efforts by various parties to address this problem time by time. However, previous related study shows an increasing number of major depressive episodes from the year 2010 until 2018 among young adults. Psychologists believe that the numbers will continue to rise in 2020 if no changes were made. This research intends to educate people on how to treat friends or family members that have a depression through advertising by using social media platforms to gain awareness among youngsters about the bad effect of depression. Contextual analysis from the case study and a survey has been conducted. Data have been collected from interviews, newspapers, and published reports. This research found that the majority of the respondents did not know how to help people that have depression and they usually take a wrong step while helping them. The social campaign was expected to be the key driver for change in the public’s attitudes and behaviour.
Water Element Adaptation in Paintings in Malaysia
Authors:   Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Shaarani Hamdan , Mohd Aripin Nur Adibah Nadiah ,   Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2021

No Abstract
A Reflective Interpretation; Imagination and Self-definition
Authors:   Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Izam Romli Mohd Affwan , Shaarani Hamdan ,   Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2021

Letter to Editor - No Abstract
Video as a Medium for Contemporary Media Practice in Malaysia
Authors:   Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Sabran Mohamad Fadly
Published: July 2021

Letter to Editor - No Abstract
Irrational Re-Interpretation through Series of Emotional Portraiture Inspired by Works of Christina Otero and Clara Lieu
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, MALAYSIA, Abdul Rahman Nurfarizah , Abu Hassan Jalaini ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2021

Workplaces or studio constitute the important sites where individuals can construct and negotiate their own social identities. Firstly, this paper can illustrate how I construct the identities by using emotion in ways to exploit that specific discursive norm that characterize the identity. Emotion also comprises a valuable component of the linguistic. As the beginning process of making artwork is the process of critical thinking that I apply the concept of mix and match by using Adobe Photoshop. Several images that I pick from Google I use it as my main idea to develop. Furthermore, the idea behind the process of mine involves the sense of self-discovery, curiosity, and emotion that I have along the way and applying these feelings, thoughts into my series of drawing. Ripple human face that I use closely related with my daily life, image that I draw is image that I try to describe my feeling, what I feel, what I go through during my life journey, during the process of making artwork, as honest as I felt that my drawing describe what I go through, how I try to overcome emotion that well off inside myself all this while
Early Symptoms of Modernism in Traditional Balinese Painting Began in Northern Bali
Authors:   School of Creative Industries, Telkom University, INDONESIA, Putra I Dewa Alit Dwija , Abdullah Sarena ,   School of the Arts, Universiti Sains Malaysia, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2021

The history of significant changes in traditional Balinese art towards modern art took place in the 1930s in the village of Ubud, South Bali. Visual changes in Balinese art are unlike changes in modern art in the West or in Indonesian modern art. The visuals show a strong traditional style, although signs of modernity as this paper will argue, can be found. Modern Balinese art in Ubud in the 1930s actually started in North Bali in the 1870s. It was the role of two Dutchmen named Van der Tuuk and W.O.J. Nieuwenkamp, a linguist and academic artist, who contributed to the introduction of modern art to North Balinese artists. The interaction between the two Dutchmen and the local artists gave birth to arts that are slightly different from traditional arts in Bali. This paper will discuss the shift from traditional to modern painting done by Balinese artists in this early period that resulted in the transition of traditional to modern art through the changes in techniques and media; and themes and functions of these visuals. As such, this marks a shift from art that are no longer spiritual but lean more towards the profane.
The Challenges Faced by Visual Impairments in Buying Clothes and How to Wear Clothes
Authors:   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Abdul Karim Khairi Asyraf
Published: July 2021

The basis of this project is to make clothing tags using an appropriate font with a braille touch that is specially designed with complete clothing details and a guide to wearing clothes. The purpose of this study is to overcome the challenges of buying and wearing clothing. This study was conducted with an interview method that focuses on the target age range 25 to 35 years in the area of Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur.
Image Representative as an Alternative Reading Technique for Dyslexic Children
Authors:   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, MALAYSIA, Nik Aziz Nik Nor Azidah , Mohd Radzuan Nurul Asyiqin ,   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, MALAYSIA, Abdullah Khairul Zikri ,   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, MALAYSIA, Wan Zakaria Wan Zamani ,   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2021

Dyslexic children who are said to have problems in learning actually have their unique learning styles. Thus, they required learning aids that are suitable with their conditions which are not similar with normal children. One of the issues of dyslexic children is the ability to figure out on how to peruse. Reading aptitudes are the most critical essential abilities. Without this ability, learning process is very challenging. Perceiving this significance and the motivation to support the dyslexic children, pondering or identification activity is led to distinguish the type of reading aids that are suitable to the necessities and requirements of dyslexic children. The case study was successfully conducted with children (6 to 9 years old) by Malaysian Dyslexia Association in Klang Valley, Malaysia. The finding from this preliminary research shows that reading in the form of interactive motion is easily accepted by the dyslexia children. In fact, the finding from this study provides a valuable learning style for these dyslexic children to use and practice. This new learning style is very enjoyable and manage to engage the children to read more in the classroom.
Intelligent Wearable: Early Designers
Authors:   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Mohamad Zolina , Zainun Norzaleha ,   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Saidan Suriati ,   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2021

It is an overview of the significant landmark in techno fashion landscape. Although the narrative would be on electronic and digital technology in fashion, writer is keen on specifying it on intelligent wearable and the pioneering designers who made the ground-breaking debuts. Intelligent wearable is one of many prominent constituents in techno fashion diaspora. It has a significant role in shaping the future world of contemporary fashion by converging art and science.
Causes of Intercultural Conflict and its Management Styles Among Students in Sunway University
Authors:   Department of Communication, School of Arts, Sunway University, MALAYSIA, Ramayan Srikumar K , Abu Bakar Intan Abida ,   Department of Communication, School of Arts, Sunway University, MALAYSIA, Kutty Vijaya Sooria Sangaran ,   Department of Communication, School of Arts, Sunway University, MALAYSIA, Rosa Kamdoum Keren ,   Department of Communication, School of Arts, Sunway University, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2021

The purpose of this study is to discover the causes of intercultural conflict and its management styles among Sunway University students. A total of six participants were selected from among different departments at Sunway university. A qualitative method was used to achieve the objectives of this research through in-depth interviews. the causes of intercultural conflict and its management styles were assessed based on intercultural conflict and intercultural conflict management style theory. The participants’ feedback was transcribed and analyzed by using the deductive coding method which identified themes such as intercultural conflict, impact on intercultural conflict on relationships as well as intercultural conflict management styles that comprises of five categories, obliging, dominating, avoiding, compromising and integrating style. The results suggest, misunderstanding, as the main cause of intercultural conflict and it impacts people both positively and negatively depending on the situation. While suggesting avoiding style as the most used style of overcoming intercultural conflict among Sunway university students when it comes to gender, race, religion and cultural issues. The research findings will add to existing work on intercultural conflict and its management styles.
El 'sonido del odio' como arma política de la extrema derecha española
Authors: Gómez Fernández Eva
Published: July 2021

El artículo aborda el impacto que tuvo el género musical Rock Against Communism en España durante los años noventa. Así, se describirá la politización del rock en Reino Unido e Italia porque fueron los principales exportadores del RAC. Finalmente, se analizarán los grupos pioneros de este estilo musical porque sus integrantes militaron en asociaciones de extrema derecha y, con sus canciones, captaron a militantes skinheads neonazis. Con sus letras, un informe Raxen y fuentes secundarias de la hemeroteca se ha destacado que Barcelona, Madrid y Valencia fueron los núcleos principales donde se desarrolló el RAC.
Cikkismertetés: Irodalmi áttekintés: Hogyan javíthatunk a fiatalok étkezési szokásain?
Authors: Biró Márta Flóra
Published: July 2021

A tanulmány elsődleges célja, hogy meghatározza azokat az intézkedéseket, amelyek elengedhetetlenek ahhoz, hogy az iskolai étkeztetés egészségesebbé és kevésbé pazarlóvá váljon. A tanulságokat levonva, hazánkban is szükségesnek mondható a zöldségfogyasztást eredményesen növelő intervenciók alkalmazása a diákság körében, ugyanis a NETFIT 2020-as jelentése alapján 2014/2015 tanévhez képest negatív tendencia figyelhető meg az egészségzóna-arányainak alakulásában. A fiúknál átlagosan 3,2 százalékponttal, a lányoknál pedig 2,3 százalékponttal kisebb az egészségzóna-arány. Ez a csökkenés pedig az összes évfolyamot érinti.
Relationship between Changes in Hematological Parameters, Levels of Acute Phase Proteins and Redox Homeostasis during Acute Babesia canis Infection in Dogs
Authors: Spariosu Kristina , Janjić Filip , Andrić Jelena Francuski , Radaković Milena , Beletić Anđelo , Filipović Milica Kovačević , Milanović Svetlana
Published: July 2021

Hemolysis and systemic acute inflammation characterize canine babesiosis caused by the intraerythrocytic protozoan parasite Babesia canis. Our hypothesis was that blood redox homeostasis of patients that suffered acute B. canis infection might be disturbed even after treatment with imidocarb-dipropionate and successful clinical recovery. Eight owner dogs with acute B. canis infection were used for this study. We analyzed the complete blood count, acute phase proteins (ceruloplasmin, haptoglobin, paraoxonase-1) in the serum, antioxidant enzymes (catalase and glutathione peroxidase) in the erythrocytes, and oxidative stress markers (malondialdehyde in erythrocytes and thiol groups in serum) at presentation and 15 days after treatment. Results were evaluated by corresponding statistical tests. At presentation, anemia, low/normal leukocyte count and severe thrombocytopenia occurred together with increased ceruloplasmin, haptoglobin levels within the reference interval, decreased paraoxonase-1 and compromised antioxidant defense in the red blood cells. After treatment and successful clinical recovery, hematological values generally fitted within the reference intervals, acute phase proteins were within the physiological levels in the majority of cases and the activities of the antioxidant enzymes were increased. However, elevated malondialdehyde levels indicated increased oxidative damage of erythrocytes that remained as a deleterious sequel despite a successful clinical recovery of the dogs.
Method-Related Impacts on Campylobacter coli Recovery From Sampling Materials And Meat
Authors: Lazou Thomai , Iossifidou Eleni , Dovas Chrysostomos
Published: July 2021

A defined Campylobacter coli (C. coli) suspension was inoculated on sterile sampling materials (cotton bud, polyester bud, cellulose sponge) and pieces of lamb meat. Various combinations of diluents (phosphate buffer saline ± Tween®80) and sampling methods (direct homogenization, simulating the excision method for meat, and swabbing) were investigated for the recovery (detachment) of C. coli cells from the inoculated samples. The obtained C. coli bacteria, as quantified by real-time PCR with respect to the dilution factors and the initial inoculum, were used for the calculation of the recovery (%) per sampling material and method. Regarding artificially inoculated sampling materials, the lowest recovery was observed for cotton buds (2.8%) and the highest for cellulose sponge (28.9%), and the differences between the obtained results were statistically significant (P < 0.05). As regards lamb meat, the lowest recovery was observed for swabbing with cotton buds (3.2%) and the highest for direct homogenization (10.7%). The results indicate an overall low rate of bacterial recovery from contaminated samples, with cellulose sponges and polyester buds being significantly superior to cotton buds, and direct homogenization of meat with diluent better than swabbing. The type of sampling materials and methods applied for the quantification of C. coli entails a key impact on determining the actual contamination of the examined samples.
Molecular Detection of Ehrlichia canis in the Pet-Dog Population in R. N. Macedonia
Authors: Petrov Elena Atanaskova , Celeska Irena , Popova Zagorka , Krstevski Kiril , Djadjovski Igor
Published: July 2021

Canine monocytic ehrlichiosis (CME) is a widespread, tick-borne, canine disease, caused by an obligate intracellular bacterium, Ehrlichia canis. The main vector, a brown-dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus, is widely distributed, especially in areas with tropic, subtropic, or Mediterranean climates (Central and South America, Eastern and Western Asia, Africa, Australia and Southern Europe). The study performed in 2012, by Stefanovska et al., determined a seroprevalence of 18.7% of E. canis among the Macedonian dog population. Up to date, the presence of E. canis, using molecular diagnostic methods, has not been investigated in Macedonia. Therefore, this study aimed to confirm the presence of E. canis, in the pet-dog population on the territory of the city of Skopje, North Macedonia, using a highly sensitive multiplex Real-Time PCR method (qPCR). Whole blood samples from 80 dogs of different breeds and ages, with clinical symptoms of CME and positive serology result for the presence of antibodies against E.canis, were collected for analyses. Out of 80 dogs, 36 (45%) were found as positive. The present work reports the first molecular detection of E. canis in pet dogs on the territory of the city of Skopje, Macedonia.
Cytokine production in ex-vivo stimulated fresh and cryopreserved T-cells
Authors: Vuță Monica , Cotoi Ionela-Maria , Mănescu Ion Bogdan , Manu Doina Ramona , Dobreanu Minodora
Published: July 2021

Objective: In vitro cytokine production by peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) is an important and reliable measure of immunocompetence. PBMC can be stimulated directly after isolation or frozen for later use. However, cryopreservation may affect cell recovery, viability and functionality. This study aims to investigate cytokine synthesis in ex-vivo stimulated fresh and cryopreserved CD4+ and CD4- T cells. Methods: PBMCs were obtained by Ficoll gradient centrifugation from heparinized peripheral blood of 6 middle-aged clinically healthy subjects. Half of these cells (labeled “Fresh”) was further processed and the other half (labeled “Cryo”) was cryopreserved at -140°C for up to 3 months. Fresh-PBMCs were activated with Phorbol-Myristate-Acetate/Ionomycin/Monensin for 5 hours immediately after isolation while Cryo-PBMCs were identically activated after thawing and cell resting. Activated cells were fixed, permeabilized and intracellular cytokine staining was performed using Phycoerythrin (PE)-conjugated antibodies for Interleukin-2 (IL-2), Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-a), and Interferon-gamma (IFN-g). All samples were analyzed within 24 hours by flow cytometry. Results: Both Fresh and Cryo CD3+CD4+/CD3+CD4- sub-populations partially produced each of the three cytokines. A higher percentage of CD4+ T cells produced IL-2 and TNF-a and a greater percentage of CD4- T cells were found to produce IFN-g. A significantly higher percentage of Cryo-lymphocytes was shown to produce TNF-a in both CD3+CD4+ (31.4% vs 24.9%, p=0.031) and CD3+CD4- (22.7% vs 17.9%, p=0.031) subpopulations. No notable difference was found for IL-2 and IFN-g production between Fresh and Cryo T cells. Conclusion: Cryopreservation for up to 3 months significantly increases TNF-a production of T-cells in clinically healthy middle-aged subjects.
The Lack of Attention Given by Neoendogenous Rural Development Practice to Areas Highly Affected by Depopulation. The Case of Andalusia (Spain) in 2015–2020 Period
Authors: Navarro-Valverde Francisco , Cejudo-García Eugenio , Pérez José Antonio Cañete
Published: July 2021

How are the problems of depopulation being faced by the Local Action Groups (LAGs) and the LEADER approach? What kinds of proposals are being pointed out to tackle young people’s exodus, the economic depression, the physical and virtual distances, and the marginality from the political and economic centers by these local public-private partnerships to the areas having the more worrying situations? Andalusia, a southern region of Spain, has many municipalities with these severe devepopulation problems. According to this aim, the Local Development Strategies documents (LDSs) of the LAGs for 2015–2020, have been reviewed. The predominance of the top-down approach has limited the attention given to face the rural depopulation. It is relevant to note, as well, the reduced presence of specific objectives and projects to combat depopulation in these deep rural areas. The last finding is that these municipalities with extreme depopulation have been left aside; as no solution placed. Definitely, as empty areas to promote rural development. Depopulation concept and depopulation areas have been forgotten for neoendogenous rural development practices.