bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Associations of serum cystatin C with depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation in major depressive disorder
Authors: Sun Ting , Chen Qian , Li Yan
Published: November 2021

Background

Individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) have high suicidal ideation. There is evidence that serum cystatin C (Cys C) may be involved in the pathophysiology of MDD. The present study aimed to investigate Cys C concentration in patients with MDD and clarify its possible association with depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation.

Methods

An online cross-sectional survey of 159 patients diagnosed with MDD was conducted. Serum Cys C levels were measured using ADVIA 2400 biochemical analyzer. The 24-item Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD-24) was administered to evaluate the depressive symptoms. Generalized linear regression, logistic regression and restricted cubic spline models were used to examine the association of serum Cys C levels with depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation.

Results

Serum Cys C levels were higher in MDD patients than in controls (p = 0.001) and were positively associated with scores on HAMD-24 in unadjusted (gender distribution, age, smoking, alcohol consumption, family history of depression and traumatic life events; (p = 0.003) and fully adjusted linear regression model (p = 0.005). The fully adjusted regression coefficient with 95% confidence intervals for serum Cys C levels and HAMD-24 score was 30.339 (9.602 to 51.077). The level of Cys C in the suicidal ideation (SI) group was significantly higher than that in the non-suicide ideation (non-SI) group (p = 0.001). Serum Cys C levels were positively associated with suicidal ideation in each logistic regression model (all p <  0.05).

Conclusion

Serum Cys C levels were elevated in MDD patients and appeared to be positively correlated with depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation. These findings suggest that the dysfunction of Cys C may be involved in the severity of depression and in the pathophysiological process of MDD. Thus, regulation of serum Cys C could potentially be an effective predictor of the severity of depression and potentially, play a role in reducing the risk of suicide in MDD patients.
Attitudes of registered physiotherapists in Israel toward people identifying as lesbian, gay, and bisexual: a cross-sectional survey
Authors: Klein Roei , Elboim-Gabyzon Michal
Published: November 2021

Background

This study aimed to explore the attitudes of registered physiotherapists (PTs) in Israel toward people identifying as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) and to identify background characteristics associated with their attitudes toward LGB individuals.

Methods

This nationwide study in Israel employed an observational design. Participants completed an anonymous online questionnaire which included demographic characteristics (e.g., age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and religiousness) and questions regarding sources of knowledge about LGB individuals, and type of acquaintance with an LGB individual. In addition to two self-assessment questions regarding levels of homophobia (active engagement against LGB individuals) and heterosexism (holding negative opinions regarding LGB individuals) answered on a five point Likert scale (1 – not at all homophobic/ heterosexist, 5- very homophobic/ heterosexist) and the Hebrew version of the Attitudes Toward Homosexuality Scale (ATHS). Participants were recruited through professional organizations, social media, and word of mouth.

Results

The data of 383 registered PTs practicing in Israel were analyzed. The median score regarding level of homophobia and heterosexism was one (“not at all”). ATHS scores ranged between 32 and 110 (out of 110), with a median score of 106 and 41% scoring below the median. Multivariant logistic regression indicated that identifying as men, heterosexual orientation, and religiousness were significantly associated with less positive attitudes toward LGB individuals. Only 2% of the participants reported having been introduced to issues regarding the LGB community during their professional physiotherapy education.

Conclusions

Registered PTs in Israel demonstrated favorable attitudes toward LGB individuals, as reflected both by ATHS scores and levels of self-reported homophobia and heterosexism. Based on the current results regarding sources of knowledge, updating the physiotherapy curriculum to include information regarding sexual orientation and health of the LGB community is suggested.
Epigenetic quantification of circulating immune cells in peripheral blood of triple-negative breast cancer patients
Authors: Manoochehri Mehdi , Hielscher Thomas , Borhani Nasim , Gerhäuser Clarissa , Fletcher Olivia , Swerdlow Anthony J. , Ko Yon-Dschun , Brauch Hiltrud , Brüning Thomas , Hamann Ute
Published: November 2021

Background

A shift in the proportions of blood immune cells is a hallmark of cancer development. Here, we investigated whether methylation-derived immune cell type ratios and methylation-derived neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratios (mdNLRs) are associated with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).

Methods

Leukocyte subtype-specific unmethylated/methylated CpG sites were selected, and methylation levels at these sites were used as proxies for immune cell type proportions and mdNLR estimation in 231 TNBC cases and 231 age-matched controls. Data were validated using the Houseman deconvolution method. Additionally, the natural killer (NK) cell ratio was measured in a prospective sample set of 146 TNBC cases and 146 age-matched controls.

Results

The mdNLRs were higher in TNBC cases compared with controls and associated with TNBC (odds ratio (OR) range (2.66–4.29), all Padj. < 1e−04). A higher neutrophil ratio and lower ratios of NK cells, CD4 + T cells, CD8 + T cells, monocytes, and B cells were associated with TNBC. The strongest association was observed with decreased NK cell ratio (OR range (1.28–1.42), all Padj. < 1e−04). The NK cell ratio was also significantly lower in pre-diagnostic samples of TNBC cases compared with controls (P = 0.019).

Conclusion

This immunomethylomic study shows that a shift in the ratios/proportions of leukocyte subtypes is associated with TNBC, with decreased NK cell showing the strongest association. These findings improve our knowledge of the role of the immune system in TNBC and point to the possibility of using NK cell level as a non-invasive molecular marker for TNBC risk assessment, early detection, and prevention.
Augmentation mammaplasty by superolateral thoracic flap: a case report
Authors: Lupon Elise , Chaput Benoit , Meresse Thomas
Published: November 2021

Background

The lateral chest wall is intimately associated with the esthetics of the breast. Patients with massive weight loss often have excess skin and fat in the lateral thoracic region causing functional, esthetic, and psychological discomfort. In addition, the breasts exhibit extreme ptosis after weight loss due to a reduction in volume and projection that is exacerbated by qualitative changes in the skin, with loss of its natural elasticity. This article describes a reliable new technique for simultaneous autologous breast augmentation and lateral thoracic dermolipectomy to provide autologous tissue for breast augmentation and simultaneous rejuvenation of the chest wall.

Case presentation

A 30-year-old Caucasian woman who had lost 58 kg after bariatric surgery had major skin excess sequelae combined with major breast ptosis. She wanted to correct her brachial and lateral thoracic skin and fat excess, as well as rejuvenate her breasts. The lateral thoracic panicle present was harvested and transposed in the retroglandular plane to perform autologous breast augmentation with lateral thoracic dermolipectomy.

Results

The patient was totally healed and complication-free at day 15. Both esthetic results and patient satisfaction were good at 6 months post-surgery.

Conclusions

Superolateral thoracic flap augmentation mammaplasty during thoracic dermolipectomy is a simple and safe procedure for selected patients. Durable and natural autologous breast augmentation may be achieved in a single step without the need for a breast implant, while rejuvenating the thoracic region.
Experiences from cross-cultural collaboration in health campaigns in Tanzania: a qualitative study
Authors: Hovland Olav Johannes , Hole Ane Falnes , Chiduo Mercy Grace , Johannessen Berit
Published: November 2021

Background

Health campaigns are an important aspect of preventive health work. They can aim to improve health literacy in rural areas where residents lack access to health information and knowledge, and to improve both local and global health through cross-cultural collaboration. In Tanga District, Tanzania, exchange students and local youths participate together with Tanga International Competence Centre (TICC) to plan and accomplish health campaigns in local communities. The aim of this study was to explore the participants’ experiences with the cross-cultural collaboration in the planning and delivery of TICC’s health campaigns.

Methods

This study used a focused ethnographic approach. Five weeks of fieldwork included four observations of health campaigns and nine interviews: three individual interviews with employees at TICC (all Tanzanians), two group interviews with nine Norwegian nursing students, two group interviews with five local youths enrolled in TICC’s Youth Program, one interview with a local village leader, and one interview with a local primary school teacher. The interview material was analyzed using systematic text condensation.

Results

All participants experienced the cross-cultural collaboration as successful. Having enough time, adapting to local conditions, and understanding the needs of the target groups were perceived as essential to the campaigns’ success. Music and role-play, which are dominant within Tanzanian culture but not common among the Norwegian students, created excitement and motivation among the audiences. The interviewees identified changes in people’s health behavior in the aftermath of the campaigns.

Conclusion

All participants in this study identified positive outcomes from the cross-cultural collaboration within TICC’s health campaigns. The health campaigns were considered beneficial because of the poor access to health information among residents in the local communities.
Seroprevalence and characterisation of herpes simplex virus from human immunodeficiency virus in samples collected from two provinces in South Africa: a retrospective study
Authors: Obisesan Oluwafemi Samuel , Sithebe Nomathamsanqa Patricia , Mufhandu Hazel Tumelo
Published: November 2021

Background: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a widely distributed human pathogen that is known for its ulcerative lesions at the infection site. HSV can cause persistent infection in the host that is often followed by a period of latency within the neurons. Considering the high rate of HIV infection in South Africa, it is important to assess the seroprevalence of HSV with a focus to determine the epidemiological association between HSV-DNA and HIV-1 in the population.

Methods: A total of 44 sera samples were screened for HSV and HIV-1 using the highly sensitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The ELISA positive samples were characterized using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to confirm the positivity of both viruses and to further differentiate HSV into HSV-1 and -2. Thereafter, the samples were analysed for relatedness using phylogenetic analysis.

Results: Of the 44 samples, 36 (81.8%) were positive for HIV-1, while 35 (79.5%) were positive for HSV when screened with ELISA kits. The PCR results, with the use of type specific primers, showed that 4/35 (11.4%) samples were specific for HSV-1 while 30/35 (85.7%) were specific for HSV-2. Statistical analysis performed using the chi-squared goodness-of-fit test showed that there is a significant relationship between HSV-2 and HIV-1 transmission.

Conclusions: There is a significant positive association between HSV-2 and HIV-1 in the study population. Our study shows that some of the HSV-2 isolates are not related to the clinical isolate SD90e from South Africa, suggesting diversity in HSV-2 viral transmission.
Online harassment in Japan: Dissecting the targeting of a female journalist
Authors: Tonami Aki , Yoshida Mitsuo , Sano Yukie
Published: November 2021

Harassment on the Internet, particularly on social media such as Twitter, has reached a level where it can, without exaggeration, be characterised as a real-world societal problem in Japan. However, studies on this phenomenon in the Japanese language environment, especially adopting a victim-centric perspective, are rare. In this paper, we incorporated the concept of online harassment and reviewed existing studies about online harassment from Japan and abroad. We then conducted a detailed case analysis of the “flaming” of a female journalist and those who targeted her on Twitter. Based on our analysis, we observed that there were three layers of users who targeted the journalist: influencers, users who responded to the instigation by influencers, and trolls. Each harassed the journalist, but in a different manner. Given Japan’s particular difficulty of imposing domestic regulations on social media companies that are mostly from abroad, we propose and describe possible measures that individuals and their employers should consider taking.
Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIEd): from Applied Problems of Informatization to Studying a Topic in a Computer Science Course
Authors: Samylkina N. , Salahova A.
Published: November 2021

The article provides an overview of two main possibilities of using artificial intelligence in education: as new educational tools and as the development of the theoretical and practical foundations of artificial intelligence in the school computer science course. A comparison of approaches to the use in education and the study of artificial intelligence issues at the level of secondary general education in different countries is given. The development of the topic at all levels of general education is considered.
The Effect of Hospital Safety Net Status on the Association Between Bundled Payment Participation and Changes in Medical Episode Outcomes
Authors: Liao Joshua M , Chatterjee Paula , Wang Erkuan , Connolly John , Zhu Jingsan , Cousins Deborah S , Navathe Amol S
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND

Under Medicare’s Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) program, hospitals have maintained quality and achieved savings for medical conditions. However, safety net hospitals may perform differently owing to financial constraints and organizational challenges.

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate whether hospital safety net status affected the association between bundled payment participation and medical episode outcomes.

DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS

This observational difference‐in‐differences analysis was conducted in safety net and non–safety net hospitals participating in BPCI for medical episodes (BPCI hospitals) using data from 2011‐2016 Medicare fee‐for‐service beneficiaries hospitalized for acute myocardial infarction, pneumonia, congestive heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

EXPOSURE(S)

Hospital BPCI participation and safety net status.

MAIN OUTCOME(S) AND MEASURE(S)

The primary outcome was postdischarge spending. Secondary outcomes included quality and post–acute care utilization measures.

RESULTS

Our sample consisted of 803 safety net and 2263 non–safety net hospitals. Safety net hospitals were larger and located in areas with more low‐income individuals than non–safety net hospitals. Among BPCI hospitals, safety net status was not associated with differential postdischarge spending (adjusted difference‐in‐differences [aDID], $40; 95% CI, –$254 to $335; P = .79) or quality (mortality, readmissions). However, BPCI safety net hospitals had differentially greater discharge to institutional post–acute care (aDID, 1.06 percentage points; 95% CI, 0.37‐1.76; P = .003) and lower discharge home with home health (aDID, –1.15 percentage points; 95% CI, –1.73 to –0.58; P < .001) than BPCI non–safety net hospitals.

CONCLUSIONS

Under medical condition bundles, safety net hospitals perform differently from other hospitals in terms of post–acute care utilization, but not spending. Policymakers could support safety net hospitals and consider safety net status when evaluating bundled payment programs.
Pensées orientale et occidentale: influences et complémentarité II
Authors: Rzepka Anna
Published: November 2021

THE ANTITHESES IN THE “DREAMS” OF MARIAM, THE LITTLE ARAB (1846–1878) Antitheses as a thought figure are characteristic for mystical discourse. First, the panorama of aspects linked to the antithesis and the Catholic mystical discourse are presented. Then, the analyses of the antitheses drawn from the mystical discourse of the “little Arab” are crried out on the examples of the image of the cloud and the image of a cloud and a tree. In the first case, this figure is characterized by dissymmetric predicates (intensified and varied on the negative pole) performing the prophetic and warning function. In the second case, the antitheses – performing the educational function and offering moral and spiritual teaching – are very varied and are connected by logical links between the different elements of the images.
Common neighborhood spectrum of commuting graphs of finite groups
Authors:   Tezpur University, Fasfous W. N. T. , Sharafdini R. ,   Persian Gulf University, Nath R. K. ,   Tezpur University
Published: November 2021

The commuting graph of a finite non-abelian group G with center Z(G), denoted by Γc(G), is a simple undirected graph whose vertex set is G∖Z(G), and two distinct vertices x and y are adjacent if and only if xy=yx. In this paper, we compute the common neighborhood spectrum of commuting graphs of several classes of finite non-abelian groups and conclude that these graphs are CN-integral.
Cancellation ideals of a ring extension
Authors:   Georgia College, Tchamna S.
Published: November 2021

We study properties of cancellation ideals of ring extensions. Let R⊆S be a ring extension. A nonzero S-regular ideal I of R is called a (quasi)-cancellation ideal of the ring extension R⊆S if whenever IB=IC for two S-regular (finitely generated) R-submodules B and C of S, then B=C. We show that a finitely generated ideal I is a cancellation ideal of the ring extension R⊆S if and only if I is S-invertible.
The role of nutrition and feeding in equine weight management
Authors: Witherow Briony
Published: November 2021

Increasing awareness of the prevalence of overweight and obese horses has shed light on to the importance of appropriate nutrition and feed management within weight loss programmes. The review presents a basic approach to weight loss programme design and appropriate feeding and shows that while there is sufficient information upon which to base weight loss programmes, the findings of recent research into compliance and communication is likely to improve future success. Further education for livery yards and establishments is also a pivotal piece of the weight loss puzzle. There is still ground with regard to the most appropriate conserved forage, and a shift in responsibilities and mindset when it comes to forage analysis may be required. Ultimately, success may lie in a multidisciplinary team approach to weight recognition and management, and the development of a framework for fostering and maintaining communication across paraprofessionals and owners is an essential first step.
A Systematic Literature Review of Educational Apps: What Are They Up To?
Authors: Vásquez-Carbonell Mauricio
Published: November 2021

As the use of Educational Apps rises every day and the population begins its use at an increasingly early age, it becomes relevant to understand the positive and negative aspects of this technological tool. However, the information may seem overwhelming, especially for those starting investigations on this topic. For this reason, a Systematic Literature Review was conducted on 119 published scientific papers, in order to create a work that synthesizes all the recent data about most used keywords, funding aid, authors and publishing journals, just to name a few. Additional data also reveals the need, expressed by authors and backed by their research, to evaluate the effectiveness of the Educational Apps. As an additional point, some solutions are offered to deal with the aforementioned problem, as well as some recommendations for the correct development of applications.
Rapidly Fatal COVID-19-associated Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy in a Previously Healthy 26-year-old Man
Authors:   HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Scottsdale, AZ USA, Raschke Robert , Jivcu Cristan
Published: November 2021

No abstract available. Article truncated after 150 words. A 26-year-old man presented to our Emergency Department at 0200 on the day of admission with chief complaints of subjective fever, leg myalgias, and progressive dyspnea of one week duration. An oropharyngeal swab PCR had revealed SARS-CoV-2 RNA three days previously. He had not received a SARS CoV-2 vaccination, but had made an appointment to receive it just a few days prior to the onset of his symptoms. The patient had no significant past medical history, was taking no medications except for ibuprofen and acetaminophen over the past week, and did not take recreational drugs. He specifically denied headache and had no prior history of seizure. On admission, his HR was 150 bpm (sinus), RR 22, BP 105/46 mmHg, temp 40.2° C. and SpO2 92% on room air. He was ill-appearing, but alert and oriented, his neck was supple and lung auscultation revealed bilateral rhonchi, but physical examination was otherwise …
Multifunctional phase modulated metasurface based on a thermally tunable InSb-based terahertz meta-atom
Authors: Wu Wenxuan , Lin Rong , Ma Na , Jiang Ping , Hu Xiaoyong
Published: November 2021

Terahertz (THz) metasurfaces composed of Pancharatnam-Berry (PB) meta-atoms have great potential for applications in THz imaging, biological sensing, and optical communication. However, traditional THz PB metasurfaces suffer from inflexible electromagnetic responses and complicated structures. Here, we propose a thermally tunable reflection-type InSb-based THz PB meta-atom, which can not only convert the incident circularly-polarized (CP) wave into cross-polarized components but also adjust the reflection efficiency by increasing the temperature of InSb from 220 K to 360 K. Moreover, various functional devices, including anomalous reflector, reflection-type metalens, and reflection-type OAM beam generators, are investigated with the finite difference time-domain (FDTD) method by using the proposed meta-atom. The working states of these devices can be switched from “ON” to “OFF” at the frequency of 1 THz successfully by changing the temperature of InSb from 220 K to 360 K. This work not only paves a way for the study of tunable multifunctional THz PB devices, but also promotes the practical applications of THz metasurfaces.
A look into the future of blockchain technology
Authors: Levis Daniel , Fontana Francesco , Ughetto Elisa
Published: November 2021

In this paper, we use a Delphi approach to investigate whether, and to what extent, blockchain-based applications might affect firms’ organizations, innovations, and strategies by 2030, and, consequently, which societal areas may be mainly affected. We provide a deep understanding of how the adoption of this technology could lead to changes in Europe over multiple dimensions, ranging from business to culture and society, policy and regulation, economy, and technology. From the projections that reached a significant consensus and were given a high probability of occurrence by the experts, we derive four scenarios built around two main dimensions: the digitization of assets and the change in business models.
Evaluating firefly extinction risk: Initial red list assessments for North America
Authors: Fallon Candace E. , Walker Anna C. , Lewis Sara , Cicero Joseph , Faust Lynn , Heckscher Christopher M. , Pérez-Hernández Cisteil X. , Pfeiffer Ben , Jepsen Sarina
Published: November 2021

Fireflies are a family of charismatic beetles known for their bioluminescent signals. Recent anecdotal reports suggest that firefly populations in North America may be in decline. However, prior to this work, no studies have undertaken a systematic compilation of geographic distribution, habitat specificity, and threats facing North American fireflies. To better understand their extinction risks, we conducted baseline assessments according to the categories and criteria of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List for 132 species from the United States and Canada (approximately 79% of described species in the region). We found at least 18 species (14%) are threatened with extinction (e.g. categorized as Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable) due to various pressures, including habitat loss, light pollution, and climate change (sea level rise and drought). In addition, more than half of the species (53%) could not be evaluated against the assessment criteria due to insufficient data, highlighting the need for further study. Future research and conservation efforts should prioritize monitoring and protecting populations of at-risk species, preserving and restoring habitat, gathering data on population trends, and filling critical information gaps for data deficient species suspected to be at risk.
Isolation and characterization of yeast for the production of rice wine with low fusel alcohol content
Authors: Yuan Huawei , Chen Wenhao , Chen Yuanlin , Wang Lian , Zhang Chao , Deng Wuyuan , Zhang Liqiang , Liu Guangqian , Shen Caihong , Lou Kai , Wang Songtao
Published: November 2021

Fusel alcohols (FAs) are a type of flavor compound found in rice wine. An overly high FA content not only leads to spicy, bitter, and astringent taste but also has side effects. Therefore, screening for yeast that produce low FA contents has attracted much attention. Thirty-two yeast strains were isolated from fermenting material duringLuzhou-flavor liquor production in this study. Strain YB-12 was selected as a suitable candidate for rice wine production. The strain was identified as a member of the genusMeyerozymabased on phylogenetic analysis using 26S rDNA gene sequences. The ability of strain YB-12 to produce ethanol was similar to that ofSaccharomyces cerevisiaeNRRL Y-567, while isobutanol and isoamyl alcohol production was only 53.96% and 50.23%, respectively, of that of NRRL Y-567. The FA yield of rice wine produced with strain YB-12 was reduced to 51.85% in a 20 L fermenter. These results demonstrate that strain YB-12 presents promising characteristics for use in the production of rice wine with a potentially low content of FAs.
Serum levels of NLRC4 and MCP-2/CCL8 in patients with active Crohn’s disease
Authors: Irak Kader , Bayram Mehmet , Cifci Sami , Sener Gulsen
Published: November 2021

Crohn’s disease (CD) is characterized by malfunction of immune-regulatory mechanisms with disturbed intestinal mucosal homeostasis and increased activation of mucosal immune cells, leading to abnormal secretion of numerous pro- and anti-inflammatory mediators. MCP2/CCL8 is produced by intestinal epithelial cells and macrophages, and is a critical regulator of mucosal inflammation. NLRC4 is expressed in phagocytes and intestinal epithelial cells and is involved in intestinal homeostasis and host defense. However, no study to date has assessed the circulating levels of NLRC4 and MCP2/CCL8 in patients with CD. The study was aimed to investigate the serum levels of MCP2/CCL8 and NLRC4 in patients with active CD. Sixty-nine patients with active CD and 60 healthy participants were included in the study. Serum levels of NLRC4 and MCP2/CCL8 were determined using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The median serum NLRC4 levels were lower in the patient group than in the controls (71.02 (range, 46.59–85.51) pg/mL vs. 99.43 (range 83.52–137.79) pg/mL) (P < 0.001). The median serum levels of MCP2/CCL8 were decreased in patients with CD (28.68 (range, 20.16–46.0) pg/mL) compared with the controls (59.96 (range, 40.22–105.59) pg/mL) (P < 0.001). Cut-off points of NLRC4 (<81 pg/mL) and MCP2/CCL8 (<40 pg/mL) showed high sensitivity and specificity for identifying active CD. In conclusion, this is the first study to examine circulating levels of MCP2/CCL8 and NLRC4 in patients with active CD. Our results suggest that serum NLRC4 and MCP2/CCL8 levels may be involved in the pathogenesis of CD and may have a protective effect on intestinal homeostasis and inflammation. Serum levels of MCP2/CCL8 and NLRC4 could be used as a diagnostic tool and therapeutic target for CD.
As fotografias compulsivas de Leila Danziger: reflexões sobre o encontro entre poesia e fotografia em “Robert Smithson”
Authors: Rocha Mariane Pereira , Martins Aulus Mandagará
Published: November 2021

O presente trabalho se propõe a analisar o poema “Robert Smithson” do livro Três ensaios de fala (2012), de Leila Danziger, em que identificamos reflexões sobre o fazer fotográfico e usos culturais e artísticos da fotografia, a partir das referências ao artista norte-americano, que se entrecruzam com as referências acerca do próprio processo artístico de Leila. O objetivo deste artigo é, dessa maneira, refletir sobre o poema como um lugar de encontro entre as diferentes práticas artísticas, bem como elo entre as produções poético-visuais de Danziger e as fotografias e instalações de Smithson, evidenciadas pelo próprio poema. Para isso, traçaremos uma trajetória que parte das produções artístico-fotográficas de Danziger até a sua lírica, a qual nos possibilitará também tecer reflexões sobre a produção artística do próprio Robert Smithson.
Ultra-sons, pássaros desconhecidos e rodas de autocarro: o que sobra depois de ouvirmos coisas?
Authors: Namora Ricardo
Published: November 2021

Recensão crítica de Angela Leighton, Hearing Things: The Work of Sound in Literature, Cambridge, MA : The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 304 pp. ISBN 978-0674983496.
Books: why and how do we care about them?
Authors: Sabino Ana
Published: November 2021

Review of Jessica Pressman, Bookishness: Loving Books in a Aigital Age. New York: Columbia University Press, 2020. 216 pages, ISBN: 978-0231195133.
A Study on the Isolation Experience of Elderly Care Institution Workers Who Have Experienced Cohort Isolation Due to Covid-19
Authors: Se Yeong Lim Se Yeong Lim , Jae Yeon Park Jae Yeon Park ,   Crisis and Emergency Management: Theory and Praxis
Published: November 2021

This study examined the quarantine experiences of workers at the senior care institutions that excersized cohort quarantine due to Corona 19 thoroughly, and analyzed those experiences with a consensual qualitative research method. The study derived total 9 categories with 23 subcategories from 5 domains. The results are as follows. The degrees of understanding and acceptance of cohort quarantine were different with respect to the individual’s environment and personality characteristics. Even though they experienced psychological conflict and stress before the cohort quarantine was decided, they gave up and accepted, thinking that it could secure the safety of themselves and society. In addition, the receptive attitude of co-workers, active support and consensus of the people around them made them survive through the isolation period. The isolation experience awakedned the importance of family and home and increase the satisfaction about their job. What is necessary for the isolated life is a high demand for a loyal and active attitude to the life of family members, positive and supportive feedback from neighbors, and for sleep and privacy of a quality.
Factors Related to the End-of-Life Care Stress of Nurses in Cancer Care Units
Authors: Yeong Eun Kim Yeong Eun Kim , Eun Ha Kim Eun Ha Kim ,   Crisis and Emergency Management: Theory and Praxis
Published: November 2021

This study is to identify correlation between end-of-life care stress, clinical decision-making and resilience of nurses in cancer care unit. This study was conducted for 150 nurses having more than an year of work experience in end-of-life care part at cancer care unit of 3 different hospitals in B mtropolitan City. In result, end-of-life care stress was 3.78±0.39, clinical decision-making was 3.06±0.25, and resilience was 2.42±0.41. In resilience, significant differnce was found depending on age, religion, clinical experience, and final education. End-of-life care stress was correlated with subfactor(evaluation and reevaluation of consequences) in clinical decision-making, and subfactor(spirituality) in resilience. Clinical decision-making was correlated with resilience. Therefore, guidelines should be developed to make appropriate clinical decision for patients’ situation to alleviate the end-of-life care stress of nurse in cancer ward. Additionally, continuous education for nurses who take of dying patients should be accompanied.
Influence of Middle School Students’ Victimization Experience on Discriminatory Behavior: Focusing on the Mediating Effect of Self-Human Rights Assessment
Authors: Yeo Gyeong Yun Yeo Gyeong Yun , Yang Hee Lee Yang Hee Lee ,   Crisis and Emergency Management: Theory and Praxis
Published: November 2021

The vicious cycle of violence in which victims of violence become perpetrators of violence is a severe social problem, and it is important to break the vicious circle. The purpose of this study is to examine the mediating effect of self-human rights assessment in the path that children who have victimization experience practice discrimination against other people. The analysis was conducted using data from 2,770 students from the first to third grades of middle school based on data from the 2017 Survey on Human Rights of Children and Youth. As a result of the study, self-human rights assessment mediated the relationship between parental violence, teacher violence, and discriminatory behavior. The results of this study confirmed that children who have experienced parental and teacher violence lower their self-human rights assessment, and that lead to discriminatory behavior. Through this, the importance of intervention based on children’s human rights, especially to form an atmosphere of respect for human rights in the environment in which children belong is emphasized.
Factor Influencing Korean Consumers’ Buycott Participation in the Context of COVID-19
Authors: Eugene Song Eugene Song , Hyun Jung Yoo Hyun Jung Yoo ,   Crisis and Emergency Management: Theory and Praxis
Published: November 2021

COVID-19 is causing huge economic and social damage worldwide. This study identifies factors that affect Korean consumers’ intent to participate in a specific consumer movement aimed at mitigating the economic impacts of the pandemic. An online survey was conducted with 620 adult consumers in Korea over eight days from May 18-25, 2020. The data were analyzed via structural equation modeling using the following factors: social support, social trust, optimism about overcoming the crisis, buycott participation motivation, and buycott participation intent. The results show that social support and social trust have a positive effect on the participation intent for buycotting through optimism about overcoming the crisis. Additionally, reciprocity and self-esteem motives increase buycott participation motivation. People who have been financially impacted by COVID-19 should be supported, and we remain optimistic about overcoming the crisis. We also need to encourage reciprocity and self-esteem motives though public advertising.
Analytic Hierarchy Process Approach for Identifying Relative Importance of Factors to Strengthen Local Fire Governance
Authors: Jaehee Park Jaehee Park , Chang Mook Han Chang Mook Han ,   Crisis and Emergency Management: Theory and Praxis
Published: November 2021

The purpose of this study is to suggest strategies to strengthen governance of local fire agencies. We conducted a survey on students who completed the fire-fighting command competency course at the National Fire Service Academy and analyzed the relative importance of policy tasks using the AHP(Analytic Hierarchy Process). The results show that establishing an integrated command system, which is a sub-component of leadership, was the most important factor. It was found that the importance of preparing a plan, reinforcing response equipments, improving response manuals, preparing inter-agency coordination plans, and establishing networks were highly important. In addition, training employees, setting common goals, holding regular meetings, and dispatching order systems should be continuously promoted to improve local fire governance system. Based on the results, we discuss strategies for strengthening local fire governance.
Influence of Fusing Conditions on the Change of Colour Shade in the Production of Clothing
Authors:   Faculty of Engineering, South-West University “Neofit Rilski”, 66 Ivan Mihailov Str., 2700 Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, Angelova Andonova Snezhina
Published: November 2021

One of the major technological processes in the sewing industry is the process of thermo-mechanical fusing (TMF). This is a process in which the main textile material connects to an additional textile material (interlining) through a polymer binder. This ensures better resistance to the shape of the individual parts of the sewing article. The main factors that influence the process are the temperature of the pressing plates, and the pressure and the duration of the process. The process has not been sufficiently studied and therefore it is important to identify a function that connects the output parameter to the input factors of the TMF process. It is especially important to choose an optimisation criterion. After numerous preliminary studies, some changes in textile materials (TM) after TMF have been observed. For example, the incorrect adjustment of process parameters (e.g. pressure, temperature and duration) changes the colour shade of TM after TMF. This change in the colour shade of the individual parts will impair the quality of the sewing product as a whole. This encourages the selection of the quality criterion. In light of the latter, the purpose of this paper was to derive a mathematical model of the TMF process that describes the influence of input factors on the quality criterion: changing the colour shade of TM after TMF.
PENGARUH PELAKSANAAN TENDER PENGADAAN BARANG DAN JASA ELEKTRONIK TERHADAP KEPASTIAN HUKUM PEMENANG TENDER
Authors: Bahmid Bahmid , Khairunnisa Fadila
Published: November 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjawab bagaimana pengaruh  pelaksanaan tender pengadaan barang dan jasa setelah dilakukan perubahan dari tender konvensional menjadi tender elektronik oleh pemerintah, terhadap kebijakan pelaksanaan tender pengadaan barang atau jasa pemerintah pada Pemerintah Daerah Kabupaten Asahan. Atas dasar tersebut peneltian ini mengemukakan 2 (dua) hal yang dibahas terdiri atas: Pertama: bagaimana kepastian hukum pelaksanaan tender elektronik pengadaan barang atau jasa, Kedua: bagamaina upaya hukum sanggah, sanggah banding keberatan penetapan pemenang tender. Penetian ini mengunakan penelitian Yuridis-Empris yaitu penelitian yang dilakukan berdasarkan penomen-penomena masyarakat yang dikaitkan dengan peraturan perundang-undangan yang berlaku. Meskipun telah terjadi perubahan metode tender dari konvensional menjadi tender elektronik, namun tidak ada jaminan bagi pemenang tender penawar terendah akan ditetapkan sebagai pemenang tender.
Friedrich Lindenbrog’s Old English Glossaries Rediscovered
Authors: Rudolf Winfried , Pelle Stephen
Published: November 2021

This article presents the Old English lexicographical materials compiled by the humanist scholar Friedrich Lindenbrog (1573–1648), some of which were considered lost after World War II, but have been restored to the Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Hamburg during the 1980 s and 1990 s. It traces the origins and provenances of the Old English glossaries contained in Hamburg, Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek, Codd. germ. 22 and philol. 263, and discusses a selection of notable glosses and spellings, some of which are uniquely preserved in these manuscripts. Lindenbrog’s lexicographical collections were considered useful in the eyes of other seventeenth- and eighteenth-century scholars from Germany, whose materials are referenced here as well.
Shimao culture: naming, distribution, and chronology
Authors: Sun Zhouyong , Shao Jing , Di Nan
Published: November 2021

By synthesizing previous studies and the most updated archaeological data by typical stratigraphic contexts and assemblages, Hetao region cultural remains represented by li-tripods with double-handles should be considered part of the Shimao culture. With its core distribution area spanning from northern Shaanxi to central-northern Shanxi to central-southern Inner Mongolia, the development of Shimao culture can be divided into three phases: early, middle, and late. The absolute dating of the Shimao culture ranges from approximately 2300 BCE to 1800 BCE. The Shimao culture was therefore a major late Longshan archaeological culture in northern China that stands apart from its peers in the Central Plains.
A comparative study of Shimao and Taosi
Authors: Shao Jing
Published: November 2021

Shimao and Taosi are the two most important North China mega-sites dating from the late Longshan through early Xia. Both were possibly early political centers. Based on a comprehensive analysis of updated archaeological discoveries and the results of interdisciplinary research, the current study is a preliminary discussion of interactions between Shimao and Taosi. We argue that the inter-site dynamic varied over time. More importantly, Shimao influenced middle and late Taosi to the extent of altering its cultural identity, as evidenced by the archaeological record.
The life of signs and the signs of life: bases and implications of Thomas A. Sebeok’s global semiotics
Authors: Petrilli Susan , Ponzio Augusto
Published: November 2021

Thomas Sebeok is a major representative of contemporary semiotics who dedicated his entire academic career to weaving his semiotic web, aware from the outset of the interdisciplinary nature of the field. On the belief thatwherever there is life there are signs, he extended the scope of the discipline well beyond verbal language and culture. The sign–life relationship is vital for all lifeforms on Earth, human and nonhuman, and demands close attention. Current developments in communication studies globally tend to have an exclusive focus on human signs, losing sight of communication understood in a broad sense as converging with life, with respect to which in reality human communication is only a part. Sebeok’s biosemiotic approach to semiosis, his “global semiotics” offers a foundational critique and response to anthropocentric and phonocentric tendencies that in language and communication studies have insistently exchanged the part for the whole. Today, in the world of global and globalized communication, such shortsightedness does not only indicate a characteristic limitation in sign and communication studies, but represents a generalized attitude that is putting life in danger over the planet. As “semiotic animals” we are called to take responsibility for the health of semiosis globally.
Joseph Wright’s sources in the English Dialect Dictionary: evidence of spoken English from EDD Online
Authors: Markus Manfred
Published: November 2021

Linguists of historical English, of traditional dialects and present-day varieties of English, generally rely on written texts, now often available in the form of corpora. However, the historical development of English, including its regional dialects, was naturally rooted in the spoken vernacular, rather than the literary standard. This paper, based onEDD Online(3.0), therefore, argues that the wealth of sources as used by Wright in his comprehensiveEnglish Dialect Dictionary(EDD) should no longer be disregarded, given that no better information is available. After a critical assessment of the widespread scepticism towards theEDDsources and of the different motivation of scholars not primarily concerned with traditional dialects (such asOEDlexicographers), the paper first provides a survey of the different types of sources used by theEDDand presented in different lists and tables inEDDOnline, and then focuses on the unpublished sources. The subsequent section shows that part of the problem of spoken sources results from the unjustified insistence of many scholars on phonetics to be the level of linguistic interest. In answer to theOED’sscepticism towards Wright’s sources as expressed in a paper by Durkin (2010a), the final section provides an analysis of Northamptonshire dialect words as a test case, with various linguistic issues beyond theOED’sfocus on the temporal frame of reference.
Morphology and Tensile Properties as a Function of Welding Current in Thermoplastic Induction Welds
Authors: Ma W. P. , Bu H. C. , Wang F. Y. , Yang H. Y. , Xu Y. , Zhan X. H.
Published: November 2021

Compared to other conventional joining methods, induction welding offers the superiority of avoiding mechanical degradation and satisfying the need for weight reduction in the aircraft industry. In this paper, a metal mesh was adapted as an induction component in the induction welding of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) with various currents. The effect of welding current on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the induction welding joint was further investigated. The results indicate that induction welding joints with the narrow thickness of the fusion zone and high tensile strength can be attained in the welding current range of 7.05 A to 11.05 A. However, when the current exceeds 13.91 A, the excessive heat input leads to the unsteady flow of PEEK or even thermal oxidative degradation and thermal decomposition, which increases the thickness of the fusion zone and reduces the tensile strength of the joint. In addition, the principal fracture mode presents cohesive failure, thereby promoting the tensile strength of the joint.
The Robustness of Conditional Logit for Binary Response Panel Data Models with Serial Correlation
Authors: Kwak Do Won , Martin Robert S. , Wooldridge Jeffrey M.
Published: November 2021

We examine the conditional logit estimator for binary panel data models with unobserved heterogeneity. A key assumption used to derive the conditional logit estimator is conditional serial independence (CI), which is problematic when the underlying innovations are serially correlated. A Monte Carlo experiment suggests that the conditional logit estimator is not robust to violation of the CI assumption. We find that higher persistence and smaller time dimension both increase the magnitude of the bias in slope parameter estimates. We also compare conditional logit to unconditional logit, bias corrected unconditional logit, and pooled correlated random effects logit.
Statistical bias control in typology
Authors: Guzmán Naranjo Matías , Becker Laura
Published: November 2021

In this paper, we propose two new statistical controls for genealogical and areal bias in typological samples. Our test case being the effect of VO-order effect on affix position (prefixation vs. suffixation), we show how statistical modeling including a phylogenetic regression term (phylogenetic control) and a two-dimensional Gaussian Process (areal control) can be used to capture genealogical and areal effects in a large but unbalanced sample. We find that, once these biases are controlled for, VO-order has no effect on affix position. Another important finding, which is in line with previous studies, is that areal effects are as important as genealogical effects, emphasizing the importance of areal or contact control in typological studies built on language samples. On the other hand, we also show that strict probability sampling is not required with the statistical controls that we propose, as long as the sample is a variety sample large enough to cover different areas and families. This has the crucial practical consequence that it allows us to include as much of the available information as possible, without the need to artificially restrict the sample and potentially lose otherwise available information.