bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Grazing trajectory statistics and visualization platform based on cloud GIS
Authors: Li Dong , Wang Chuanjian , Wang Qilei , Yan Tianying , Bing Wanlong , Wang Ju
Published: October 2020

It is very important for ranchers and grassland livestock management departments to master the information on the trajectory and feeding behavior of the herd timely and accurately. Therefore, this study developed a statistics and visualization platform for grazing trajectory. The platform was implemented by using the Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS framework and ArcGIS Online server. In particular, the trajectory processing service on the server was used to calculate walking speed, walking trajectory and feed intake of the herd in the platform. And these results were published to the ArcGIS Online server. The relevant information was analyzed and displayed by Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS calling the data on ArcGIS Online. Moreover, the paltform provided some visualization functions to support the visualization of user-defined analysis results. When users use the functions of spatial analysis (such as buffer analysis, finding hot pots analysis and interpolation point analysis), they can choose to analyze spatial data and related field information to conduct customized spatial data analysis. In a short, the platform realized the visualization functions of feed intake statistics, walking speed statistics, spatial analysis, line chart analysis and pie chart analysis of spatial data related attributes. It can provide technical support and data support for the relevant management departments to monitor grazing information and study the living habits of the herd.
Elevated atmospheric CO2 impact on carbon and nitrogen transformations and microbial community in replicated wetland
Authors: Jiang Dawei , Chen Lifei , Xia Nan , Norgbey Eyram , Koomson Desmond Ato , Darkwah Williams Kweku
Published: October 2020

Background

Elevated atmospheric CO2 has direct and indirect influences on ecosystem processes. The impact of elevated atmospheric CO2 concentration on carbon and nitrogen transformations, together with the microbial community, was evaluated with water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) in an open-top chamber replicated wetland. The responses of nitrogen and carbon pools in water and wetland soil, and microbial community abundance were studied under ambient CO2 and elevated CO2 (ambient + 200 μL L−1).

Results

Total biomass for the whole plant under elevated CO2 increased by an average of 8% (p = 0.022). Wetlands, with water hyacinth, showed a significant increase in total carbon and total organic carbon in water by 7% (p = 0.001) and 21% (p = 0.001), respectively, under elevated CO2 compared to that of ambient CO2. Increase in dissolved carbon in water correlates with the presence of wetland plants since the water hyacinth can directly exchange CO2 from the atmosphere to water by the upper epidermis of leaves. Also, the enrichment CO2 showed an increase in total carbon and total organic carbon concentration in wetland soil by 3% (p = 0.344) and 6% (p = 0.008), respectively. The total nitrogen content in water increased by 26% (p = 0.0001), while total nitrogen in wetland soil pool under CO2 enrichment decreased by 9% (p = 0.011) due to increased soil microbial community abundance, extracted by phospholipid fatty acids, which was 25% larger in amount than that of the ambient treatment.

Conclusion

The study revealed that the elevated CO2 would affect the carbon and nitrogen transformations in wetland plant, water, and soil pool and increase soil microbial community abundance.
Generalization support environment for understanding ways to use English words
Authors: Kojiri Tomoko , Yamada Takushi
Published: October 2020

When we translate Japanese sentence into English, sometimes several English words become the candidates. However, the usage situation of these candidate words is not the same. In order to choose appropriate words from them, we need to understand the usage situation for each candidate words. Usage situation of the words can be inferred by co-existing words in their example sentences. Co-existing words in example sentences are not always the same, so in order to understand usage situation, we need to generalize co-existing words from several example sentences. However, some of us who do not consciously generalize the co-existing words do not acquire the usage situation. This paper proposes the system which provides the environment where we can explicitly generalize co-existing words (keywords) in the example sentences to acquire the usage situation of the target words. This system also has a generalization support mechanism to provide concepts of words acquired through WordNet as hints. According to the experimental results, participants who used the system in learning English words reduced the number of incorrectly choosing the words and promoted to derive the own understanding of the usage situation.
Socratic questioning put into clinical practice
Authors: Carona Carlos , Handford Charlotte , Fonseca Ana
Published: October 2020

Socratic questioning is at the core of collaborative clinical communication, with a wide array of applications in behavioural medicine and psychotherapy. This brief article describes the process of therapeutic Socratic questioning, illustrates its clinical applications in therapy and provides a brief update on its recent developments.
Paramedics in pandemics: protecting the mental wellness of those behind enemy lines
Authors: Awais Shehar Bano , Martins Russell Seth , Khan Muhammad Shameel
Published: October 2020

Besides a global health crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic has potential to have a severe and long-lasting psychological impact on frontline healthcare workers such as paramedics. It is imperative to shed light on these mental health issues and employ interventions to protect the mental wellness of this vulnerable group of healthcare workers.
Survival, Pathologic Response, and Genomics in CALGB 40601 (Alliance), a Neoadjuvant Phase III Trial of Paclitaxel-Trastuzumab With or Without Lapatinib in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
Authors: Fernandez-Martinez Aranzazu , Krop Ian E. , Hillman David W. , Polley Mei-Yin , Parker Joel S. , Huebner Lucas , Hoadley Katherine A. , Shepherd Jonathan , Tolaney Sara , Henry N. Lynn , Dang Chau , Harris Lyndsay , Berry Donald , Hahn Olwen , Hudis Clifford , Winer Eric , Partridge Ann , Perou Charles M. , Carey Lisa A.
Published: October 2020

PURPOSE

CALGB 40601 assessed whether dual versus single human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) –targeting drugs added to neoadjuvant chemotherapy increased pathologic complete response (pCR). Here, we report relapse-free survival (RFS), overall survival (OS), and gene expression signatures that predict pCR and survival.

PATIENTS AND METHODS

Three hundred five women with untreated stage II and III HER2-positive breast cancer were randomly assigned to receive weekly paclitaxel combined with trastuzumab plus lapatinib (THL), trastuzumab (TH), or lapatinib (TL). The primary end point was pCR, and secondary end points included RFS, OS, and gene expression analyses. mRNA sequencing was performed on 264 pretreatment samples.

RESULTS

One hundred eighteen patients were randomly allocated to THL, 120 to TH, and 67 to TL. At more than 7 years of follow-up, THL had significantly better RFS and OS than did TH (RFS hazard ratio, 0.32; 95% CI, 0.14 to 0.71; P = .005; OS hazard ratio, 0.34; 95% CI, 0.12 to 0.94; P = .037), with no difference between TH and TL. Of 688 previously described gene expression signatures, significant associations were found in 215 with pCR, 45 with RFS, and only 22 with both pCR and RFS (3.2%). Specifically, eight immune signatures were significantly correlated with a higher pCR rate and better RFS. Among patients with residual disease, the immunoglobulin G signature was an independent, good prognostic factor, whereas the HER2-enriched signature, which was associated with a higher pCR rate, showed a significantly shorter RFS.

CONCLUSION

In CALGB 40601, dual HER2-targeting resulted in significant RFS and OS benefits. Integration of intrinsic subtype and immune signatures allowed for the prediction of pCR and RFS, both overall and within the residual disease group. These approaches may provide means for rational escalation and de-escalation treatment strategies in HER2-positive breast cancer.
Hypofractionated Prostate Radiation Therapy: Adoption and Dosimetric Adherence Through Clinical Pathways in an Integrated Oncology Network
Authors: Schad Michael D. , Patel Ankur K. , Ling Diane C. , Smith Ryan P. , Beriwal Sushil
Published: October 2020

PURPOSE:

Updates to consensus guidelines in October 2018 recommending moderately hypofractionated external beam radiotherapy (mHF-EBRT) in prostate cancer lagged several years after publication of evidence supporting its efficacy. In January 2018, we amended our prostate cancer clinical pathway (CP) to facilitate adoption of mHF-EBRT. Herein, we analyze patterns of care and changes in mHF-EBRT use after the CP modification.

METHODS:

Our prostate CP was amended in January 2018 to make mHF-EBRT the recommended treatment for patients with low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer pursuing curative EBRT monotherapy. Normal-tissue dose constraints accompanied the CP modification to guide planning. Use of mHF-EBRT from 2015 to 2017 was compared with use in 2018 after the CP modification, using the Cochran-Armitage test for trend. Predictors of mHF-EBRT use and adherence to dose constraints were analyzed with binary logistic regression.

RESULTS:

In 560 patients treated with EBRT monotherapy, mHF-EBRT use increased from 3.7% in 2015-2017 to 85.6% in 2018 ( P < .001), whereas conventionally fractionated EBRT (CF-EBRT) use decreased from 96.3% to 14.4% ( P < .001). Consultation year of 2018 (odds ratio [OR], 214.6; 95% CI, 94.5 to 484.6; P < .001), treatment at an academic facility (OR, 4.5; 95% CI, 1.8 to 11.3; P = 0.001), and having a smaller prostate (OR, 0.99; 95% CI, 0.97 to 1.00; P = .028) predicted for mHF-EBRT use. At least five of six recommended bladder and rectal dose constraints were met in 89.4% of patients.

CONCLUSION:

Modification of our prostate cancer CP, in concert with institutional policies to monitor and audit CP compliance, facilitated rapid adoption of mHF-EBRT in our large, integrated cancer center with good adherence to dosimetric constraints.
Synthesis of Optically Active V-Shaped Molecules: Studies on the Orientation of the Stacked π-Electron Systems and their Chiroptical Properties
Authors: Miki Nanami , Inoue Ryo , Morisaki Yasuhiro
Published: October 2020

Chiral π-stacked molecules were prepared from planar chiral bis-(para)-pseudo-meta-type [2.2]paracyclophane. π-Electron systems were stacked to form a V-shaped structure with an angle of 120°. Optical and chiroptical properties were experimentally and theoretically investigated and compared with those of the V-shaped molecules comprising the same π-electron systems based on bis-(para)-pseudo-ortho-type [2.2]paracyclophane with an angle of 60°.
Grit
Authors: Sperdute Christine
Published: October 2020

Apply It!

By reading this article, health and fitness professionals will:

• Be able to describe why the concept of grit is important in the weight maintenance phase.

• Learn multiple strategies to help clients increase grit.

• Be able to integrate the concept of grit into already existing weight maintenance programming.
Use of High-fidelity simulation training for radiology healthcare professionals in the management of acute medical emergencies
Authors: Wheeler Matthew , Powell Eleanor , Pallmann Philip
Published: October 2020

Objectives:

Life-threatening emergencies are relatively uncommon in the radiology department, but when encountered, require timely intervention. With an increasing number of critically unwell patients visiting the radiology department each year for both diagnostic and interventional procedures, it is vital that radiology staff are trained to provide basic resuscitation before further assistance arrives. Simulation training is a well-validated, effective method for rehearsing low-frequency, high-acuity events in a supportive and safe environment. The aim of our study was to investigate whether the introduction of a focussed, multidisciplinary simulation course would improve healthcare professional’s knowledge and confidence when managing common medical emergencies; including cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis and airway obstruction.

Methods:

A multidisciplinary group of radiology staff attended a dedicated simulation teaching course. Participants completed a pre- and post-test questionnaire which assessed a range of knowledge domains and their perceived confidence with dealing with the clinical scenarios. The delegates were then asked to repeat this questionnaire 6 months after taking part in the course to assess their retention of skills and knowledge.

Results:

Knowledge scores increased by a mean difference of 4 points (p < 0.001). The mean pre- and post-course perceived confidence scores were 4.4/10 and 8/10, respectively.

Advances in knowledge:

This study suggests that embedding simulation training into the radiology curriculum improves healthcare professional’s knowledge and perceived confidence when dealing with common medical emergencies. Although previous studies have looked at the use of simulation training for radiology trainees in the management of selected medical emergencies, to the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to demonstrate these benefits across a range of clinical scenarios, within an interprofessional environment.
Magnetic resonance image-guided adaptive stereotactic body radiotherapy for prostate cancer: preliminary results of outcome and toxicity
Authors: Ugurluer Gamze , Atalar Banu , Zoto Mustafayev Teuta , Gungor Gorkem , Aydin Gokhan , Sengoz Meric , Abacioglu Ufuk , Tuna Mustafa Bilal , Kural Ali Riza , Ozyar Enis
Published: October 2020

Objective:

Using moderate or ultra-hypofractionation, which is also known as stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for treatment of localized prostate cancer patients has been increased. We present our preliminary results on the clinical utilization of MRI-guided adaptive radiotherapy (MRgRT) for prostate cancer patients with the workflow, dosimetric parameters, toxicities and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) response.

Methods:

50 prostate cancer patients treated with ultra-hypofractionation were included in the study. Treatment was performed with intensity-modulated radiation therapy (step and shoot) technique and daily plan adaptation using MRgRT. The SBRT consisted of 36.25 Gy in 5 fractions with a 7.25 Gy fraction size. The time for workflow steps was documented. Patients were followed for the acute and late toxicities and PSA response.

Results:

The median follow-up for our cohort was 10 months (range between 3 and 29 months). The median age was 73.5 years (range between 50 and 84 years). MRgRT was well tolerated by all patients. Acute genitourinary (GU) toxicity rate of Grade 1 and Grade 2 was 28 and 36%, respectively. Only 6% of patients had acute Grade 1 gastrointestinal (GI) toxicity and there was no Grade ≥ 2 GI toxicity. To date, late Grade 1 GU toxicity was experienced by 24% of patients, 2% of patients experienced Grade 2 GU toxicity and 6% of patients reported Grade 2 GI toxicity. Due to the short follow-up, PSA nadir has not been reached yet in our cohort.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, MRgRT represents a new method for delivering SBRT with markerless soft tissue visualization, online adaptive planning and real-time tracking. Our study suggests that ultra-hypofractionation has an acceptable acute and very low late toxicity profile.

Advances in knowledge:

MRgRT represents a new markerless method for delivering SBRT for localized prostate cancer providing online adaptive planning and real-time tracking and acute and late toxicity profile is acceptable.
Η πανδημία Covid-19 ως παράγοντας επιδείνωσης των ανισοτήτων υγείας
Authors: Stachteas Panagiotis , Stachteas Fotis
Published: October 2020

Η ταχέως διαδιδόμενη πανδημία Covid-19 προκάλεσε πρωτοφανείς επιπτώσεις στον παγκόσμιο πληθυσμό, επηρεάζοντας καθοριστικά ανθρώπινες ζωές, πολιτισμούς και οικονομίες. Αν και αρχικά είχε υποστηριχθεί η κοινωνική ουδετερότητά της, σύντομα επιβεβαιώθηκαν οι σαφείς διαφορές στη θνητότητα και τη νοσηρότητα, οι οποίες αντανακλούν τις ήδη υπάρχουσες ανισότητες υγείας. Οι οικονομικά άποροι, οι φυλετικές μειονότητες, οι πρόσφυγες, οι άστεγοι προσβάλλονται συχνότερα και σοβαρότερα, εντείνοντας το ήδη επιβαρυμένο υγειονομικό προφίλ τους. Επιπρόσθετα, η οικονομία έχει πληγεί ανεπανόρθωτα, αυξάνοντας κατακόρυφα τα ποσοστά ανεργίας και οδηγώντας πολλά νοικοκυριά στην ένδεια και στην εξαθλίωση. Τέλος, οι πολιτικές υγείας καλούνται να διαδραματίσουν καθοριστικό ρόλο τόσο στην αποφυγή της επιδείνωσης των ανισοτήτων, όσο και στη διαμόρφωση ενός ίσου, δίκαιου και αλληλέγγυου κόσμου.
Research on the Academia da Cidade and Academia da Saúde Programs: scoping review
Authors: Guerra Paulo Henrique , Andrade Douglas Roque , Rodriguez-Añez Ciro Romelio , Santos Daniela Lopes , Camargo Edina Maria , Fermino Rogério César , Tenório Maria Cecília Marinho
Published: October 2020

In order to identify the research that addressed the Academia da Cidade and Academia da Saúde Programs (ACP/ASP), a scoping review was conducted in April 2020 in five electronic databases and in reference lists aiming to identify scientific articles that had data collections carried out in the facilities of the ACP/ASP or, that somehow involved the populations of the localities where the programs were implemented. Of the 321 initial records, the descriptive synthesis consisted of 59 studies, which had as their most frequent characteristics: cross-sectional design, use of quantitative approaches in data collection and analysis, Nutrition as a central topic, and involvement of users (adults and the elderly). In conclusion, longitudinal studies involving all actors (managers, practitioners and users) and covering different health topics, besides promoting the approximation between academia and public power, may be promising in the sense of better evaluating the impact that the program represents in the life of the communities that are attended.
EDUCAÇÃO NA PANDEMIA DO NOVO CORONAVÍRUS: MÍDIAS E DESIGUALDADE
Authors: Cordeiro Kelly Maia , Costa Renato Pontes
Published: October 2020

As medidas de distanciamento social impostas pela pandemia do novo coronavírus fizeram com que estudantes em todos os níveis de ensino ficassem sem aulas presenciais em todo o Brasil. Tais circunstâncias fortaleceram a discussão sobre mídias na educação e sobre a desigualdade existente no país. Com o objetivo de contribuir com o debate, este artigo apresenta e discute o uso de mídias educativas; resgata o momento histórico do país com o uso do rádio na educação; e reflete sobre o crescimento da desigualdade social. Conclui-se que as fragilidades na área educacional perpassam pela desigualdade estrutural do país, pela necessidade de democratização do acesso às mídias e sobre o letramento midiático na formação dos sujeitos.
PANDEMIA, CRISE DE CUIDADOS E DEMOCRACIA: O QUE APRENDER COM QUEM CUIDA DA VIDA?
Authors: Oliveira Carolina Alves Gomes , Tiriba Léa
Published: October 2020

Este texto tem como objetivo trazer reflexões sobre o universo dos cuidados na atual crise socioambiental, como forma de pensar pedagogias ambientais alternativas e emancipatórias. Partimos de um olhar voltado às mulheres das classes populares, cujas precárias condições de vida as expõem, mais intensamente, aos efeitos do COVID-19. Assim, apresentamos o cuidado como questão de gênero, no contexto do capitalismo, das relações patriarcais e da reprodução da vida. Discutimos também o rompimento das redes ambientais de cuidados, assim como as resistências socioambientais dos grupos que as mantém. Trazemos a perspectiva ecofeminista em diálogo com tais movimentos, como propulsores de racionalidades outras, que inspirem pedagogias alternativas e contra- hegemônicas.
NOVA GESTÃO PÚBLICA E REDES DE GOVERNANÇA COMO SENTIDO NA GESTÃO DA EDUCAÇÃO TOCANTINENSE NAS CIRCUNSTÂNCIAS DA PANDEMIA
Authors: Dos Santos Leonardo Victor , Lagares Rosilene , Da Silva Meire Lúcia Andrade
Published: October 2020

Apresenta compreensões sobre a opção do Sistema de Ensino do Tocantins na condução de ações da Rede Pública nas circunstâncias da pandemia do novo coronavírus de assentar-se na Nova Gestão Pública, desencadeando na gestão não democrática e na adoção do modelo das parcerias público-privadas. Com perspectiva crítica, assenta-se em fontes bibliográficas, documentais e hipertextos. Observa-se novamente a presença do movimento empresarial disputando o campo da educação. Problematiza a pouca valorização do regime de colaboração e cooperação com sujeitos e instâncias públicas presentes no próprio Tocantins, frente a opção pelas parcerias público-privadas. Reitera que no Tocantins há sujeitos e instituições que podem atuar com o setor público a partir de suas pesquisas.
Políticas migratórias brasileiras e Filosofia Política: questões biopolíticas | Brazilian migration policies and political philosophy: biopolitical questions
Authors: Cunha Pinto Anna Carolina , Borges Soares Marianna , Cunha Ribeiro Luís Antônio
Published: October 2020

O presente artigo visa resgatar algumas especificidades relativas às políticas migratórias brasileiras, fazendo referência a diferentes conjunturas históricas e políticas. Debater-se-á a construção de um determinado “tipo” de migrante que se buscou atrair e, ao mesmo tempo, outro “tipo” que se buscou repelir do território brasileiro ao longo do tempo, através do poder institucional do Estado forjado pelas leis. Tais dispositivos serão analisados levando em conta seu caráter eugênico e securitizatório, à luz do conceito da biopolítica.Palavras-chave: políticas migratórias, biopolítica, controle social.Abstract:This article aims to introduce some particularities related to Brazilian migration policies, in different historical and political contexts. The construction of a specific “type” of migrant that the State intended to attract will be discussed as well as another “type” of migrant that was repelled from Brazilian territory over time. This was conducted through the institutional power of the State. The analysis will take into account their eugenic and securitization characteristics, in light of the concept of biopolitics.Keywords: migration policies, biopolitics, social control. Recebido em: 31 jan. 2019 | Aceito em: 18 out. 2020.
Party membership and charitable giving in China: the mediating role of resources, networks, prosocial values and making compulsory donations
Authors: Yang Yongzheng , Wiepking Pamala
Published: October 2020

Previous studies suggest that Communist Party members in China are more likely to give and give more to charity than non-Party members, but why this is remains unclear. Using the Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS, 2012), this article develops and tests hypotheses about the potential mechanisms that influence the relationship between Party membership and charitable giving. Uniquely, total charitable giving in China includes both voluntary and compulsory donations. Generalised structural equation modelling results indicate that Party members donate more overall, because they have higher levels of human resources, larger formal networks and higher prosocial values and are more likely to make compulsory donations than non-Party members. Interestingly, our results show that making compulsory donations crowds out voluntary giving. Therefore, Party members donate only marginally more than non-Party members in terms of voluntary giving.
Are all politics masculine? Gender socialised personality traits and diversity in political engagement
Authors: Coffé Hilde , Bolzendahl Catherine
Published: October 2020

Most research studying gender and political participation fails to problematise the measure of gender identity. Using 2012/13 Dutch Longitudinal Internet Studies for the Social Sciences panel survey data, we investigate how gender-socialised personality traits relate to various types of political engagement. Baseline models show that, when significant, self-assessed socialised agentic/masculine traits are positively, and communal/feminine traits are negatively, related to political engagement, though only to activist types of engagement. Multivariate analyses reveal the positive link between agentic/masculine traits and very agentic forms of activity, including engaging with political parties and politicians and going to public hearings. Furthermore, the categorial gender/sex gap in participation matters independently of agentic/masculine traits and communal/feminine traits but the direction and size of the gap differs depending on the type of engagement considered.
Book: Visualising Multilingual Lives: More Than Words
Authors: Zimmermann Martina
Published: October 2020

Reseña de: Kalaja, P., Melo-Pfeifer, S. (Editores) (2020). Visualising Multilingual Lives: More Than Words. Bristol: Peter Lang.
Using aspects of generative grammar in L1 and L2 grammar teaching
Authors: Georgiafentis Michalis , Klidi Sila , Tsokoglou Angeliki
Published: October 2020

En este artículo proponemos que los conceptos y hallazgos de la Lingüística Teórica deben comunicar con la enseñanza de la lengua, tanto para L1 como para L2. En particular, con respecto a la enseñanza de la gramática, sugerimos que los marcos de la Gramática Generativa (Chomsky, 1986, 1995, 2000) se adopten para la descripción de los sistemas de lengua en la escuela, dado que ofrecen la base teórica adecuada, o sea, por un lado, la existencia de principios universales, comunes en todas las lenguas naturales, y por otro lado, los parámetros que los diferencian respecto a sus características específicas. Considerando la diferenciación significativa en la descripción de los sistemas de lengua que aparecen en las gramáticas descriptivas/ de referencia de la lengua y, por consiguiente, en la enseñanza de la gramática que se encuentra en los libros de cursos de lengua extranjera así como en los de lenguas primeras, nuestro objetivo es superar esta discrepancia (adoptando principios y conceptos básicos de Gramática Generativa), por lo que la enseñanza de la lengua/gramática adquiere un carácter constante, sistemático y translingüístico. A este respecto, destacamos tres fenómenos representativos: a) la realización (o no) del sujeto pronominal, b) la estructura de las cláusulas y c) la formación de preguntas, en griego (L1), inglés (L2) y alemán (L3).
Numerical simulation of pillars and electromagnetic mode coupling for nanoparticle sensors
Authors: Bassène Pascal D.
Published: October 2020

Sensors based on the response of the photonic crystal in imprint polymers (hydrogels) have recently attracted considerable attention for visual medical diagnostics, pharmaceutical bioassays, environmental monitoring, and nanoparticle detection. These applications often use the variation of the wavelength as a function of the diameter of the air sphere (inverse opal hydrogels) according to the Bragg equation at a fixed incident angle. However, these promising materials mixed with fluorescent nanocrystals for the detection of targeted nanoparticles have never been explored so far with the finite differential time-domain (FDTD) method, electric field intensity map, and radiated power profile at far-field. In this paper, we have combined silicon nanopillars, nanoparticles, imprint polymers, and nanocrystal fluorescence. The sensitivity of the sensor we simulate depends on the nanocrystal fluorescence variation when the imprint polymer swells (polymer thickness variation). We have shown numerically that the electric field intensity at far-field is at a maximum in the pillar’s symmetrical axis when the dipole (representing the nanocrystal) polarization is perpendicular to the pillar. Also, we have shown that radiated power is increasing and monotone when the thickness of the imprint polymer evolves between 498 and 912 nm. The purpose of this numerical simulation is to develop a nanoparticle sensor with high sensitivity, high selectivity, and an efficient detection device.
Improvement of the signal-to-noise ratio in a low power self-mixing interferometer using a coupled interferometric effect
Authors: Yáñez Carlos , Royo Santiago
Published: October 2020

We present experimental results of a low-emission self-mixing interferometer that uses a coupled interferometric effect to improve the signal produced by a vibrating target. This method is intended to be useful in applications where the target is prone to be damaged by high-intensity laser sources. The beam of a Fabry-Perot laser diode is split and ∼21% of the original emission is used to measure the harmonic micro-displacements of the target using the self-mixing effect. A portion of the residual beam, which also carries the interferometric information related to the target displacement, is reinjected back into the laser cavity by means of a fixed reflector, causing a second interferometric phenomenon that improves the signal-to-noise ratio of the measurement by up to ∼13 dB. A theoretical description of the phenomena is also proposed. Further, we apply this technique to the two most common self-mixing sensing schemes: internal photodiode and junction voltage. The reported results show good agreement with theory and prove the capability of the method to enhance the SNR in SMI schemes.
The fanciful optimism of Miguel Sánchez-Mazas. Let us calculate... = Freedom and Justice
Authors: De Lorenzo Javier , Ibarra Andoni
Published: October 2020

May 2020 marks the 25thanniversary of the death of Miguel Sánchez-Mazas, founder of Theoria - An International Journal of Theory, History and Foundations of Science and regarded as the person who brought mathematical logic to Spain. Here we present some of his biographical features, as well as a summary of his contributions, from his early work in the 1950s - introducing contemporary advances in logic and philosophy of science in a philosophically backward milieu dominated by the scholasticism of that era in Spain - to the development of a project of Lebnizian lineage aimed at producing an arithmetic calculation that would elude some of the difficulties confronting Leibniz's calculus.
Emotional Intelligence and Academic Performance of Final Year (7th Semester) Medical Students
Authors: Ukey Ujwala Uttamrao , Sande Suwarna , Sharma Sarita Kulbhushan
Published: October 2020

BACKGROUND Due to changing priorities of medical students in the present day scenario, an insight of their Emotional Intelligence (EI) can serve as a predictor of their compassionate and understanding domain. The relation of EI with academic performance will give an idea on how the emotional or indirectly psychological component plays a role in the manner the medical students perform. Importance of Emotional Intelligence (EI) is increasingly recognised. It is more relevant in medical professionals who have an inbuilt touch of emotions to the profession. The study was conducted to evaluate EI of 7th semester MBBS students and also to determine the relation if any of EI with their academic performances. METHODS This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in a Government Medical College in Central India. The study was carried out among 159 medical students. Data collection was done with the aid of a structured, pretested questionnaire which had questions based on the Quick Emotional Intelligence self-administered questionnaire. Academic scores of previous MBBS years were considered. The relation between emotional intelligence and academic scores was studied. Data was entered in Microsoft excel. Statistical analysis was done with help of Open Epi Info. RESULTS Mean ± Standard Deviation of Emotional awareness, Emotional Management, Social Emotional Awareness, and Relationship Management scores were 23.94 ± 4.86, 24.56 ± 6.49, 27.75 ± 5.77 and 25.91 ± 6.46 respectively. Mean total Emotional Intelligence score including all domains was 102.16 ± 18.38. A weak positive correlation was established between EI and academic scores. CONCLUSIONS EI of medical students was directly associated with their academic scores. KEY WORDS Emotional Intelligence, Medical, Academic Scores, Students
To Evaluate the Effect of Vitamin E Therapy on the Oxidative Stress Markers (Nitric Oxide, SOD, Glutathione Peroxidase) & Vitamin E Levels in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients
Authors: Chaudhary Rohit John , Uppal Bharti Kwatra
Published: October 2020

BACKGROUND Severe oxidative stress has been reported in TB patients because of infection associated with malnutrition and poor immunity. Mycobacteria can induce reactive oxygen species (ROS) production by activating phagocytes, and enhanced ROS production may promote tissue injury and inflammation. We wanted to compare the effect of antioxidant administration in the outcome of ATT treatment between the test and the control group. METHODS This perspective study was conducted in the Departments of Biochemistry and Chest Medicine, CMC & Hospital. Hundred patients (fifty controls and fifty tests) who were diagnosed as pulmonary tuberculosis and started on DOT therapy under RNTCP during this period were included in the study. Each participant in the study was subjected to the following test at the first visit, 2nd month and 6th month follow up (biochemical markers Nitric oxide, SOD, Glutathione Peroxidase and Vitamin E levels). Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version. RESULTS The results were based on four categories (male / female, alcoholic / non-alcoholic, smoker / non-smoker, and younger / older age group). Females had responded better with greater fall in percentage of nitric oxide values (69 %) than males (64.1 %). The mean of SOD activity (277.5 + / - 31.5) was more in smokers than non-smokers (261.3 + / - 36.0) & percentage fall of nitric oxide in smokers (65 %) & non-smokers (67 %). In alcoholics the percentage fall of nitric oxide (68.3 %) was higher with more SOD activity (Mean 278.7 + / - 27.6) than non-alcoholics (Mean 256 + / - 38.0) indicating a positive correlation of smoking & alcoholism with tuberculosis. Younger age group responded better with more fall in the percentage of nitric oxide (67 %) & mean SOD activity (265.8 + / - 30.1) than older age group. CONCLUSIONS Antioxidant supplementation reduces oxidative stress, improves the effectiveness of ATT therapy, and thus helps in improving the outcome in pulmonary tuberculosis. KEY WORDS Pulmonary TB, ATT (Anti-Tubercular Treatment), Antioxidants & Free Radicals
Translation and Validation of Patient Activation Measure (PAM®-13) in Kannada Language
Authors: Kapoor Angela Arun , Venkatesan Prem , Phansopkar Pratik Arun
Published: October 2020

BACKGROUND In a country like India with a large population, with diverse culture, socioeconomic status and educational levels, there is a need to translate a Patient Activation Scale Measure (PAM®13) into a regional language which will reduce the language barrier, increases the understanding of patient’s disease condition, and improves their self-management skills. Hence, a reliable and validated instrument ‘Patient Activation Measure (PAM®13)’ is used for evaluating patient’s awareness, skills, and trust in self-management of disease. We wanted to translate and validate the PAM®-13 questionnaire in Kannada language and assess activation levels in diabetes mellitus patients. METHODS A cross-sectional analysis done among 200 adults with diabetes mellitus who speak Kannada. Patients of diabetes mellitus, aged 18 - 85 years from both sexes were included in the study. The PAM®-13 – was translated as recommended by World Health Organisation’s procedure for cross-cultural validation and adaptation of selfreport measures. This involved forward translation, synthesis, backward translation, pre-testing and the final version which was performed by the professionals of Kannada and English language. Data was analysed using SPSS ver. 24.0 for mean, median, standard deviation, Pearson’s correlation and Spearman’s correlation. Stata 14 was used to analyse internal consistency using Cronbach’s Alpha, inter-item, inter-rest, inter-test correlation. RESULTS We found that the mean of the Kannada version of the PAM®-13 was 55.68. The level of internal consistency was good (α=0.8357). CONCLUSIONS PAM® -13 in Kannada language has been demonstrated to be a valid and reliable measure of patient activation in the diabetic population and the present study suggests good psychometric properties. KEY WORDS Patient Activation, Self-Management, Diabetes, Chronic Illness, Chronic Disease, PAM®13, Psychometric Properties
Comparison of Objectively Structured Viva Voce and Modified Objectively Structured Viva Voce as Assessment Tool during Formative and Summative Examination in Dentistry
Authors: Nikhade Pradnya , Sedani Shweta , Mankar Nikhil , Das Abhilasha , P Sindhu , Mishra Shruti
Published: October 2020

BACKGROUND Assessment is an essential part of any curriculum, including that of dentistry. Assessment of knowledge is currently done through examination and thus examination is an inherent part. Examination and assessment of knowledge is done so as to promote the students to the next level. Currently, two types of methods are used for the assessment and performance of students, subjective and objective. Recently objective methods are preferred over 24 subjective methods. Student’s performance can be accessed via relevant feedback. During summative examinations at the end of course, the assessment now has been supplemented by the formative ones. The skill assessment is subjective in nature as well as lacks possibility for direct assessment of the presentation of skills by the evaluator. METHODS 50 students from I BDS class, were selected randomly. These students were subjected to conventional OSVV in the subject of dental anatomy and dental histology. The viva voce was taken using predesigned templates having 10 questions with various difficulty levels - easy, difficult and very difficult. The questions were from must know, desirable to know as well as nice to know areas. Same students were subjected to modified OSVV with prior consent and after IEC clearance was obtained. The scores were obtained from the students after viva voce with modified templates and modified difficulty levels. The study was done during second PCT as well as preliminary examinations. The scores were compared. RESULTS There were 5 students who scored high in modified OSVV pattern during formative (II PCT) and 6 students who scored high during summative (preliminary) examinations. There was no significant difference in the mean scores between the two methods. CONCLUSIONS Students who scored high marks when subjected to the modified OSVV were rapid learners and modified pattern of OSVV can be useful to improve the score of students. KEY WORDS Objectively Structured Viva Voce (OSVV), Modified Objectively Structured Viva Voce (Modified OSVV), Assessment
Magnitud, distribución y tendencia espacial de homicidios registrados en el Área Metropolitana de Guadalajara: análisis comparativo entre 2013 y 2018
Authors: Reyna Sevilla Antonio
Published: October 2020

Los homicidios son un problema prioritario de seguridad pública en México, dada la magnitud e impacto que los caracteriza; sin embargo, raramente se estudian como causa de muerte y hecho violento desde una perspectiva geográfica y de salud pública. A partir de fuentes secundarias (prensa escrita y medios electrónicos) se llevó a cabo un análisis comparativo de homicidios ocurridos en 2013 y 2018 por colonias y municipios del Área Metropolitana de Guadalajara (AMG), Jalisco; los homicidios fueron georreferenciadas considerando el lugar donde ocurrió la agresión  y analizados mediante medidas de tendencia central y dispersión con el objetivo de determinar la magnitud, distribución y tendencia espacial. Como resultado, de 2013 (n= 465) a 2018 (n= 988) la cantidad de homicidios ocurridos en el AMG aumentó, salvo en el municipio de Zapopan. En consecuencia, en 2018 la tasa de homicidios osciló entre 6.2 (Tonalá) y 50.7 por 100 mil (Tlajomulco de Zúñiga), un incremento hasta 4 veces mayor respecto al 2013. Además, el número de homicidios analizado se concentró territorialmente en el 16% (2013) y 24% (2018) del total de colonias del AMG, desplazándose del noroeste-sureste hacia el norte-sur, respectivamente. En este sentido, los resultados implican la identificación de las colonias de mayor riesgo de homicidio. Por lo tanto, en estas zonas es donde se requiere (re) dirigir y mejorar políticas públicas para modificar factores de riesgo, actividades o comportamientos ilícitos que generalmente preceden la ocurrencia de homicidios.
CITIZENS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD THE POLICE
Authors: Putri Feren Eki , Nabillah Salma , Putra Firman Widya , Utomo Bayu Satrio , Maheindry Raesma Elfryda , Nur Rr. Deajeng Wahyu , - Suryani
Published: October 2020

Abstract. The purpose of this study was to describe citizents attitudes toward the police. There were 101 respondents in Surabaya were involved and analyzed based on gender, age, education, and experience as a demographic variables. This quantitative research used descriptive and comparative survey methods. Attitudes Toward Police instrument which consists of seven items were used. Data was analyzed using Independent Sample-T Test. The results showed that there were no differences between men and women in attitudes toward the police. This study also shows that respondents with early adulthood, higher education, and never interact with the police show more positive attitude compared to respondents in their teens, high school education, and have interaction with the police.Keywords: Attitudes, Police, Society Abstrak. Riset ini bertujuan untuk memberikan gambaran mengenai sikap masyarakat terhadap polisi. Responden yang berpartisipasi pada studi ini sejumlah 101 masyarakat Surabaya dan dianalisis berdasarkan empat variabel demografis yaitu gender, usia, pendidikan, pengalaman. Penelitian kuantitatif ini menggunakan survei deskriptif dan komparatif. Alat ukur yang digunakan adalah instrument Attitude Toward Police yang terdiri dari tujuh aitem. Analisis data dilakukan dengan metode Independent Sample-T Test. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada perbedaan sikap yang signifikan terhadap polisi antara laki-laki dengan perempuan. Penelitian ini juga menunjukkan bahwa responden dengan usia dewasa awal, Pendidikan perguruan tinggi, dan tidak pernah berinteraksi dengan polisi memiliki sikap yang lebih positif dibandingkan dengan responden usia remaja, Pendidikan SMA, dan pernah berinteraksi dengan polisi.Kata kunci: Sikap, Polisi, Masyarakat
Regards croisés sur la migration de retour
Authors: Lenoël Audrey , David Anda , Maitilasso Annalisa
Published: October 2020

Longtemps négligée dans les études migratoires, la migration de retour fait l’objet d’un nombre croissant d’études, d’enquêtes et de publications depuis les années 2000. Cette introduction au numéro spécial « Transnationaliser le retour » retrace le développement d’un champ de recherche spécifique sur le retour dans les différentes disciplines des sciences sociales et présente la démarche pluridisciplinaire qui a animé ce projet éditorial. Les cinq articles, l’entretien et la conclusion composant ce numéro sont ensuite présentés, puis les éléments conceptuels constitutifs du retour sont discutés à la lumière de ces contributions. Cette introduction aborde enfin les transformations conceptuelles et les enjeux contemporains de la recherche sur la migration de retour, en revenant sur le rôle des organisations (inter-) gouvernementales d’une part, et sur les conséquences socioéconomiques de la crise sanitaire liée au coronavirus d’autre part, dans la définition des agendas de recherche sur ce sujet dans les prochaines années.
Des trajectoires familiales liées aux conditions du retour
Authors: Haddad Marine
Published: October 2020

Cet article étudie les liens entre les trajectoires familiales des migrant·e·s de retour dans les départements d’outre-mer (Martinique, Guadeloupe, Guyane, la Réunion) et les conditions de leur retour. À partir de l’enquête Migrations, Famille et Vieillissement et d’analyses de séquences, il dresse une typologie des trajectoires de cohabitation, de mise en couple et de parentalité de ces populations. Cinq types de trajectoires sont mis en valeur : l’entrée rapide dans la parentalité déclinée selon trois configurations conjugales, le départ tardif du domicile parental et la décohabitation rapide non suivie de mise en couple ou naissance d’enfants. Des régressions analysent ensuite l’effet des retours sur les trajectoires. Pour les femmes, le retour retarde la naissance d’enfants ou l’union et favorise les ruptures, surtout en cas de contraintes ou difficultés. Pour les hommes, le retour accélère au contraire ces étapes. Ces analyses soulignent ainsi l’organisation genrée des calendriers migratoires et familiaux, dans un rapport différencié à la contrainte.
Pour une anthropologie anarchiste - David Graeber, 2018
Authors: Laurent Gilson
Published: October 2020

Recensé : David Graeber, Pour une anthropologie anarchiste, Montréal, Lux Éditeur, coll. « Instincts de liberté », 2018, 128 p.
Comparison of Wool Fabric Dyeing with Natural and Synthetic Dyes in View of Ecology and Treatability
Authors: Atav Riza , Güneş Elçin , Çifçi Deniz İzlen , Güneş Yalçın
Published: October 2020

The aim of this study was to compare the fastness properties and wastewater quality in obtaining the same color on 100% woven wool fabric with natural (madder) and synthetic (1:1 metal complex) dyes. The same color, with similar wet fastness properties, was obtained on the wool fabric when dyed with either dye. On the other hand, conductivity, chemical oxygen demand (COD), and the ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N) content of dyeings carried out with the synthetic dye mixture were considerably higher than dyeing with madder root extract, and its pH was more acidic. However, the amount of volatile suspended solids and color obtained in natural dyeing was higher than the amount in the synthetic dyeing wastewater.
„Wielka” i „Mała Rodzina Marii” w ikonografii chrześcijańskiej. Krótka historia tematu i jego realizacje na terenie Wielkopolski
Authors: Wajroch Agnieszka
Published: October 2020

The article deals with the iconography of the theme of the “great” and “small” family of Mary in Greater Poland. Most of the representations are not evidenced in the Bible. The author reviews the literature of the subject and presents examples of the realization of this theme in Greater Poland: Prochy, Tarnowo Połuckie, Skarbaszewo.Representations of this and related content were popular in medieval piety, especially in middle-class circles. In Greater Poland sculpted representations of the “small” Family of Mary enjoyed larger popularity than painted ones.