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Intervención psicológica en un caso de infertilidad femenina
Authors: Regueiro Ávila Ana Mª , Valero Aguayo Luís
Published: September 2021

Se describe el caso clínico de una mujer de 30 años con problemas de ansiedad y depresión provocados por un pro-blema de infertilidad y varios intentos de tratamientos de reproducción asistida sin éxito. Se ha realizado un diseño de caso único con una evaluación pre-post-seguimiento. Tras un análisis funcional se diseñó un programa de tratamiento cognitivo-conductual con multicomponentes. Se aplicó durante 15 sesiones e incluyó: biblioterapia sobre infertilidad, relajación, tareas gratificantes, expresión de sentimientos, entrenamiento en solución de problemas y toma de decisiones, ejercicios de visualización y reestructuración cognitiva. Los resultados mostraron una mejora progresiva de su estado de ánimo y una disminución de los niveles de ansiedad, con criterios de normalidad al final del tratamiento. En la última sesión de tratamiento la paciente tomó la decisión de emprender un último intento mediante la donación de ovocitos, antes de considerar la posibilidad de adopción. Se realizó un seguimiento al mes, donde habían disminuido aún más los niveles de ansiedad y depresión, e informó que se había quedado embarazada, dando a luz posteriormente a dos niñas completamente sanas. Se realizaron seguimientos telefónicos a los 3, 6 y 12 meses que confirmaron el mantenimiento de estos beneficios.
Perfil de salud y escolar en menores con medidas de protección y de programas sociales
Authors: González Sala Francisco , Gimeno Collado Adelina
Published: September 2021

Se pretende determinar la incidencia de problemas de salud y escolares en menores receptores de Prestaciones Económicas Regladas y de Prestaciones Económicas por Protección. Se valoraron 174 menores de P.E.R. y 123 de P.E.P. Los resultados muestran que una cuarta parte de los menores tienen problemas de salud física y/o mental. Su escolarización plantea problemas de absentismo, aprovechamiento académico, adaptación social y carencias de material escolar. Existen diferencias en el porcentaje de problemas planteados en función del tipo de ayuda recibida, siendo los menores incluidos en los programas P.E.P. los que plantean con mayor frecuencia problemas de salud física, salud mental, adaptación escolar y necesidades educativas; además, pertenecen a familias en donde con mayor frecuencia otros menores han vivido o viven en régimen de acogimiento fuera de la familia. Los resultados encontrados plantean la necesidad de activar programas de intervención comunitaria especializados, así como de facilitar un acercamiento de los recursos sanitarios y educativos existentes. También es necesario lograr una mayor implicación de estas familias en los programas de intervención familiar existentes.
Una Sonrisa en la Boca Hace que los Ojos Parezcan Alegres
Authors: Fernández Martín Andrés , Avero Pedro , Gutiérrez Calvo Manuel
Published: September 2021

El presente estudio investiga la influencia de la sonrisa sobre la expresión de los ojos, sean éstos alegres o no, en comparación con la influencia de una boca triste o de enfado. La muestra final estuvo compuesta por treinta y seis estudiantes de primer curso del Grado de Psicología. Los participantes miraban inicialmente a la boca y luego juzgaban si la expresión de los ojos era alegre (o triste o de enfado) o no. La expresión de ojos y boca podía ser congruente (v.g., ojos y boca alegres) o incongruente (v.g., ojos de miedo/boca alegre), o bien la cara tenía los ojos visibles pero la boca enmascarada (condición de control). Los resultados indicaron que, en condiciones de congruencia, las expresiones de alegría, tristeza y enfado en la región de la boca facilitaban de modo similar la identificación correcta de la expresión de los ojos. En cambio, en condiciones de incongruencia, la boca sonriente produjo mayores efectos de interferencia que las de tristeza o enfado: La sonrisa indujo a evaluar erróneamente los ojos no alegres como alegres e incrementó el tiempo para su identificación correcta. Los efectos de facilitación son explicados por un mecanismo de priming guiado por la primera mirada. La elevada saliencia perceptiva y el alto valor diagnóstico de la sonrisa explican los efectos de interferencia.
La percepción de la funcionalidad familiar. Confirmación de su estructura bifactorial
Authors: González Sala Francisco , Gimeno Collado Adelina , Meléndez Moral Juan Carlos , Córdoba Iniesta Ana
Published: September 2021

Es necesario crear instrumentos válidos, fiables y de fácil aplicación para evaluar la funcionalidad familiar. En el presente estudio se confirma la estructura bifactorial de una Escala de Funcionalidad familiar de 23 ítems aportando índices de fiabilidad y validez externa en una muestra de 185 familias con hijos adolescentes. Se analiza la discrepancia parental, y se presentan los estadísticos descriptivos de esta variable en las dimensiones que constituyen la escala: Facilitador y Perturbador. El instrumento es útil para valorar la funcionalidad y para calcular la discrepancia parental en la percepción de la vida familiar, que es también un indicador de funcionalidad.
Working Memory Structure in Children: Comparing Different Models During Childhood
Authors: Injoque-Ricle Irene , Barreyro Juan Pablo , Burin Débora I.
Published: September 2021

Working Memory (WM) is an active memory system responsible for the temporary storage and concurrent processing of information. Different authors have considered WM as a complex but unitary system, whereas others have suggested that the system is multidimensional. In this line, the model developed by Baddeley and Hitch (1974) is one of the most well known; it proposes two modality-specific components - the phonological loop and the visuo-spatial sketchpad - and a supervisory executive system - the central executive. This paper contributes to the debate on WM structure by investigating three groups of children of different ages and assessing different models using confirmatory factor analysis. The Working Memory Assessment Battery Test (Alloway, 2007; Injoque-Ricle, Calero, Alloway & Burin, 2011) was administered to 180 monolingual Spanish-speaking children. The three age groups consisted of 6-, 8-, and 11-year-old children (n = 60 participants per group). The results suggest that the WM structure is not uniform across the different age groups tested, showing progressive differentiation and specialization during childhood. This structure would appear to form between the ages of 6 and 8 years and become more complex as adolescence is approached.
Redes sociales online y su utilización para mejorar las habilidades sociales en jóvenes con discapacidad
Authors: Suriá Martínez Raquel
Published: September 2021

En los últimos años, las redes sociales online han introducido profundos cambios en nuestro entorno y en los modos de relacionarnos con los demás. Esto, que es frecuente en multitud de jóvenes, puede potenciarse más en los jóvenes con movilidad reducida derivada de una discapacidad. En este trabajo se examina la opinión que tienen los jóvenes con discapacidad motora sobre las relaciones de amistad que mantienen a través de las redes online así como la percepción sobre éstas para mejorar sus habilidades sociales. Esto se analiza en función del género, edad y ocupación. Han participado 68 jóvenes con discapacidad motora que contestaron un cuestionario online, creado para tal fin. Los resultados se analizaron a través de una metodología cuantitativa. Aunque se encontraron diferencias significativas en función del género, edad y ocupación, en la mayoría de jóvenes se percibe una alta motivación en el uso de estos espacios para sus relaciones personales. Asimismo, valoran las redes para mejorar sus habilidades sociales. Ello sugiere la importancia que tienen para los jóvenes con discapacidad física las redes sociales online en sus relaciones sociales, a la vez que podrían servir como ayuda en los programas dirigidos a fomentar la integración social.
Razonamiento contrafáctico, responsabilidad y culpa de la violencia contra las mujeres en la pareja: educación y medios de comunicación como factores preventivos
Authors: Segura Susana
Published: September 2021

Esta investigación evalúa la percepción de las muertes por violencia contra las mujeres en la pareja. Se describen dos experimentos que analizan los efectos de la controlabilidad y la perspectiva en la causalidad percibida de estos sucesos medida a través del razonamiento contrafáctico sobre el pasado y sobre el futuro así como de las atribuciones de responsabilidad y culpa, evaluando los efectos de la empatía con una víctima en el segundo experimento. Las adscripciones de las respuestas de los participantes se centraron en factores controlables que fueron clasificados en cuatro categorías: el agresor, la víctima, las autoridades formales y la educación y los medios de comunicación. Los resultados muestran que los razonamientos contrafácticos dependen de la empatía, mientras que las atribuciones dependen de la empatía y la perspectiva. Estos resultados evidencian asociaciones entre estos procesos cognitivos, establecen factores de prevención sobre estos sucesos y permiten delimitar implicaciones específicas de este estudio para la educación y los medios de comunicación.
Nuevas formas de envejecer activamente: Calidad de Vida y Actividad Física desde una perspectiva Psicosocial
Authors: García Alfonso Javier , García Miguel Ángel
Published: September 2021

El objetivo principal de este monográfico se centra en ofrecer una visión holística y diversificada del envejecimiento activo en personas mayores que, de una u otra forma, se relacionan con la práctica de la actividad física. Los trabajos de investigación aquí recogidos suponen una representación variada de estudios de corte empírico aplicados sobres diferentes temáticas, tales como, la felicidad, el cine, la autoestima o las estrategias comunicativas, entre otras.
Felicidad y actividad física en personas mayores
Authors: Bohórquez María del Rocío , Lorenzo Macarena , García Alfonso Javier
Published: September 2021

El principal objetivo de este estudio fue explorar la felicidad –presente y pasada– de personas mayores de 65 años, así como la relación que la práctica de Actividad Física pudiera tener con ella. Los participantes cumplimentaron voluntariamente un cuestionario de datos sociodemográficos, el Cuestionario de actividad Física General en versión española y la Escala de Felicidad. Los resultados muestran que la felicidad actual de los mayores es inferior a la felicidad pasada. Además, se demuestra que la práctica actual de actividad física incide en la felicidad de los mayores, siendo más felices aquellos más activos en esta etapa de su vida. Finalmente, haber estado implicado en la práctica de actividad física en algún momento del ciclo vital (en el pasado, en el presente o de manera continua) está relacionado con un nivel mayor de felicidad que haber tenido un estilo de vida sedentario, los mecanismos gracias a los cuales la práctica de actividad física tiene este papel protector de la felicidad están por determinar. Este papel protector de la actividad física ha de ser tenido en cuenta en el diseño de los programas de promoción e intervención en el envejecimiento activo y positivo de la población.
Percepción de autoestima en personas mayores que realizan o no actividad física-deportiva
Authors: García Alfonso Javier , Troyano Yolanda
Published: September 2021

La autoestima se considera un componente psicológico fundamental de la calidad de vida y del bienestar personal e incluso ha sido propuesta como un área de intervención para mejorar la calidad de vida en la población mayor. El objetivo de este trabajo ha sido analizar la autoestima en personas mayores de 65 años que realizan o no actividad física-deportiva. La muestra la componen 184 personas, de las que 92 realizan actividad física-deportiva y otras 92 no realizan actividad física-deportiva. Mediante una batería de pruebas se recogieron datos sociodemográficos, de frecuencia y duración de la actividad física-deportiva y de autoestima. Los resultados muestran un mayor nivel de autoestima entre las personas mayores que realizan actividad física-deportiva que las que no la realizan. Otros estudios muestran la relación positiva entre la autoestima y la realización de actividad física sobre la base de un programa con actividades y metodologías de carácter colectivo.
Predictores de dependencia en mayores de 65 años: una revisión sistemática
Authors: Baez Gloriannys , Delgado Ana Rosa
Published: September 2021

El objetivo de este trabajo fue revisar sistemáticamente los instrumentos que se utilizan para estudiar la dependencia y la discapacidad en las personas mayores de 65 años y los predictores empleados en el análisis de la trayectoria de deterioro funcional en esta población. La búsqueda se realizó en la base de datos Scopus de donde se seleccionaron, utilizando categorías creadas ad hoc, 23 investigaciones de los 734 resúmenes disponibles. Los instrumentos y predictores se codificaron según el formato de presentación, el dominio de actividad y la medida empleada (discapacidad o dependencia). Los resultados muestran limitaciones en la conceptualización y elección de las medidas, debido a que no se emplea una definición estandarizada de los constructos y a las interpretaciones inadecuadas de las puntuaciones de los tests. Investigaciones futuras deberían diferenciar explícitamente la dependencia de la discapacidad y validar adecuadamente los instrumentos ya existentes, o bien construir nuevos tests haciendo uso de modelos psicométricos modernos.
Attention and inhibition in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease
Authors: Zancada-Menéndez Clara , Sampedro-Piquero Patricia , Begega Azucena , López Laudino , Arias Jorge Luis
Published: September 2021

Mild cognitive impairment is understood as a cognitive deficit of insufficient severity to fulfil the criteria for Alzheimer’s disease. Many studies have attempted to identify which cognitive functions are most affected by this type of impairment and which is the most sensitive neuropsychological test for early detection. This study investigated sustained and selective attention, processing speed, and the inhibition process using a sample of people divided into three groups mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer disease and cognitively healthy controls selected and grouped based on their scores in the Mini Mental State Examination and Cambridge Cognitive Examination-revised. Three tests from the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (Motor Screening Task, Stop Signal Task and Reaction time) were used as well as the d2 attention test. The results show that that participants with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer disease showed lower levels of concentration compared with the cognitively healthy controls group in the d2 test and longer reaction times in the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery, although the differences were not marked in the latter test. The impairments in basic cognitive processes, such as reaction time and sustained attention, indicate the need to take these functions into account in the test protocols when discriminating between normal aging and early and preclinical dementia processes.
Sobre la conveniencia de los tratados
Authors: Pérez Marino
Published: September 2021

Acogiéndome a la oportunidad que brinda la revista Escritos de Psicología para co-responder a los comentarios de los libros examinados en su sección de Lectura, me he permitido ofrecer las siguientes consideraciones a propósito precisamente del comentario de Alfredo Fierro, titulado “Un tratado de autor”, de mi libro Tratamientos psicológicos
Enseñar o aprender a pensar
Authors: Saiz Carlos
Published: September 2021

En el presente trabajo se propone la necesidad de mejorar nuestra capacidad de pensar y se exponen y valoran las diferentes formas que se han empleado para conseguirlo. En un primer apartado se describe la naturaleza del pensamiento, su importancia, la posibilidad de mejorarlo y el modo de lograrlo. En el apartado siguiente, se presentan cuatro programas generales de enseñar a pensar, que se valorarán en el siguiente apartado, en el que además se sintetizan los criterios más convenientes para la evaluación cualquier iniciativa destinada a mejorar nuestra capacidad de reflexión. Esta evaluación se lleva a cabo en dos niveles: uno conceptual y otro empírico. En el primero se aplican varios criterios de eficiencia, y en el segundo diferentes diseños de intervención, una vez valorados con cierto detalle, tanto los criterios como los diseños. La reflexión final de la que se pretende persuadir es que todo esfuerzo por enseñar o aprender a pensar mejor siempre es una rentable inversión.
Encuesta 2000
Authors: Arnau i Gras Jaume
Published: September 2021

De la Encuesta 2000, planteada por Escritos de Psicología al filo del cambio de siglo y milenio, y de la que el bloque principal de respuestas fue publicado en los dos números anteriores, queda esta otra contestación llegada tras haber cerrado el último número.
Interventional cardiology and X-ray exposure of the head: overview of clinical evidence and practical implications
Authors: Anselmino Matteo , Marcantoni Lina , Agresta Alessia , Chieffo Enrico , Floris Roberto , Racheli Marco , Zingarini Gianluca , De Ruvo Ermenegildo
Published: September 2021

Interventional cardiologists are significantly exposed to X- rays and no dose of radiation may be considered well tolerated or harmless. Leaded aprons protect the trunk and the thyroid gland, leaded glasses protect the eyes. The operator's legs, arms, neck and head are, instead, not fully protected.

In fact, the operator's brain remains the closest part to the primary X-ray beam and scatter in most interventional procedures and specifically the physician's front head is the most exposed region during device implantation performed at the patient's side. After the initial description of cases of brain and neck tumours, additional reports on head and neck malignancies have been published. Although a direct link between operator radiation exposure and brain cancer has not been established, these reports have heightened awareness of a potential association. The use of lead-based cranial dedicated shields may help reduce operator exposure but upward scattered radiation, weight and poor tolerability have raised concerns and hindered widespread acceptance.

The purpose of this review is to describe current knowledge on occupational X-ray exposure of interventional cardiologists, with a special focus on the potential risks for the head and neck and efficacy of available protection devices.
Analysis of Compliance with the Mandatory Sustainability Report in Peruvian Listed Companies
Authors: Hernández-Pajares Julio , Pocomucha Valdivia Karina
Published: September 2021

Research on institutional influence on sustainability information indicates that organisations prepare reports voluntarily, following international standards. On the other hand, some countries’ regulation has requested the presentation of mandatory sustainability reporting for listed companies. In Peru, stock market regulations have established the mandatory sustainability report since 2016. The aim of this study is to analyse the nature and the level of compliance of listed Peruvian companies with the sustainability mandatory report at 2017 and 2018. Further, the study seeks to analyse whether company size, profitability, indebtedness, sector, voluntary report, and transnational nature determine the level of compliance with mandatory reporting. The results indicate that the level of reporting compliance is not high; the greatest incidence of fulfilment occurs with respect to reporting labour performance, with suppliers and clients, with a high regulatory and sectoral institutional influence. Likewise, size, profitability, sector, and the companies’ voluntary reporting experience are determinants of the compliance level of mandatory sustainability reporting.
The obstacles faced by the junior lecturers of Syiah Kuala University in achieving the required TOEFL scores
Authors: Fajri Raihal , Fitriani Siti Sarah , Kasim Usman
Published: September 2021

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is an examination used to evaluate a non-native English speaker’s proficiency in the English language. This study was conducted to investigate the obstacles faced by the junior lecturers of Syiah Kuala University in achieving the required TOEFL scores. This research applied a focused description as a method of collecting the data and was located within qualitative research. The population of this research was 23 junior lecturers of Syiah Kuala University who were participating in a training class at the Language Centre of Syiah Kuala University and are in preparation for further study in either home country or overseas universities. The instrument of data collection is a questionnaire guide with google form that was sent to 23 junior lecturers. The questionnaire was used to find out the obstacles faced by the junior lectures in achieving the required TOEFL scores. The collected were analysed by using compiling the percentage, adopting the formula proposed by Sudjono. The finding shows that junior lecturers faced obstacles in answering listening to long conversations with a percentage of 93.3% and avoiding similar sounds with a percentage of 80%. The specific obstacles in the structure written expression section were the skill in answering coordinate connectors, agreement after certain words, and parallel structure with coordinate conjunctions questions with the percentage 60%. The other obstacles were skills in answering agreement after prepositional phrases and skill in agreement after prepositional phrases questions with the percentage 67.7%. Then, the obstacles faced by them in reading comprehension were in recognizing main ideas and determining meanings of difficult words questions with the percentage of 67.7%. It is suggested that the junior lecturers should improve their English proficiency before they take the TOEFL test.
English teachers’ perceptions and constraint on the use of authentic assessment in teaching English
Authors: Putra Riadi Syah , Marhaban Saiful
Published: September 2021

This study aims to determine teacher perceptions of authentic assessment, and to find out the teacher's problems in implementing authentic assessment and solutions that can be done by English teachers in overcoming problems in implementing authentic assessment. In data collection, researchers used questionnaires, interviews and documentation to junior high school teachers in Banda Aceh, then analyzed the data using descriptive-quantitative analysis techniques. The results showed that the English teacher's perceptions of authentic assessment were in the medium category, starting from the teacher's absorption of authentic assessment information, understanding and assessing the authentic assessment of the 2013 Curriculum. learning so there is not enough time; teachers still do not understand the preparation of authentic assessment instruments and rubrics. Teachers still have difficulty sorting between the three aspects to be assessed, namely aspects of attitude, knowledge and skills; The teacher feels overwhelmed because if there are many students, a lot of time and money will be needed to implement authentic assessments; The teacher finds it difficult because they have to add up each score obtained by the students as a whole and then describe the value obtained. Finally, the teacher's efforts to overcome this difficulty by participating in peer discussion training between teachers, especially English teachers, as well as attending training and assistance by the Government or the Ministry of Education and higher education institutions.
Pemanfaatan Layanan Perpustakaan dan Prestasi Akademis Mahasiswa
Authors: Samiyati Samiyati , Suratmi Isti , Santoso Jody
Published: September 2021

Penelitian ini membahas pemanfaatan layanan perpustakaan kaitannya dengan prestasi akademis mahasiswa di FSMR ISI Yogyakarta. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui pemanfaatan layanan perpustakaan terhadap pencapaian prestasi akademis mahasiswa. Metode penelitian yang digundengan bersifat deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif menggunakan Skala Likert. Dari hasil penelitian ini diketahui, bahwa: mahasiswa memanfaatkan layanan perpustakaan sebagian besar untuk meminjam buku, dan mengerjdengan tugas kuliah. Pencapaian IPK mahasiswa cukup tinggi dengan IPK terendah 2.83, tertinggi 3.91, dan rata-rata 3.37. Pemanfaatan layanan perpustakaan mempunyai hubungan positif yang rendah dengan prestasi akademis mahasiswa. Artinya, pemanfaatan layanan perpustakaan tidak berpengaruh signifikan dengan prestasi akademis, besaran pengaruh tersebut adalah 0.1%. Mahasiswa FSMR, sesuai lingkup akademis yang dipelajari, mempunyai akses informasi yang luas sehingga prestasi mereka tidak hanya tergantung pada layanan perpustakaan. Dalam proses pembelajaran mereka dituntut menghasilkan karya akademis yang dipelajari dengan praktek langsung di lapangan. Rekomendasi penelitian agar perpustakaan: secara periodik mengevaluasi kebijdengan terkait layanan disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan, menjalin kerjasama dengan berbagai pihak yang mendukung pembelajaran mahasiswa, menggiatkan sosialisasi layanan, dan menambah fasilitas yang relevan dengan kebutuhan pemustaka. This research discusses the utilization of library services related to students' academic achievement at FSMR ISI Yogyakarta. The purpose of research is to find out the utilization of library services to the triumph of academic achievement of students. The research methods used are descriptive with a quantitative approach using the Likert Scale. From the results of this study, it is known that: students use library services mainly to borrow books and do college assignments. Student GPA achievement is relatively high with the lowest GPA of 2.83, highest 3.91, and the average of 3.37. The use of library services has a low positive relationship with students' academic performance. The utilization of library services has no significant effect on academic achievement; the amount of influence is 0.1%. FSMR students, according to the intellectual scope studied, have access to extensive information so that their accomplishments are not only dependent on their achievements.
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SISTEM KONTROL PADA KENDARAAN RODA DUA BERPENGGERAK HIBRIDA
Authors: Utama Didi Widya , Dharmmabakti Kennard , Aziz Asrul
Published: September 2021

Abstract: This hybrid motorcycle design is to combine 5.65kW gasoline engine and 48V DC 0.5kW electrical brushless motor in serial-parallel type. Master control unit use a microcontroller ATMega16 to control gasoline engine and electrical motor alternately. Speed sensor is placed on the rear wheel to detect the motorcycle’s speed. When the motorcycle’s speed reaches the top threshold at 30km/h, it driven with gasoline engine and when the motorcycle’s speed getting lower to the bottom threshold at 5km/h, it changes with electrical motor. Battery charged with plug-in system to power supply.
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SEBUAH TELAAH ATAS REGULASI DAN PENETAPAN PENGAMPUAN BAGI PENYANDANG DISABILITAS DI INDONESIA DALAM PARADIGMA SUPPORTED DECISION MAKING
Authors: PANGLIPURJATI PUSPANINGTYAS
Published: September 2021

Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Perdata regulates that an adult, who is in a continuous state of simple-mindedness, insanity or rage, shall be placed under conservatorship, notwithstanding that he might have mental capacity from time to time (mental disabilities). Similiar to that, Undang-Undang Penyandang Disabilitas regulates that people with disabilities can be declared as incapable of the law and placed under conservatorship by court judgment. The consequence of that conservatorship is an individual placed in conservatorship has no legal capacity and prohibited to do any legal action by themself. The perspective that be used in that two regulations and some court judgments in giving conservatorship is substituted decision making which the conservator substitutes the position of an individual placed in conservatorship. This concept actually is no longer appropriate with the new paradigm brought by CRPD, supported decision making. This issue makes the researcher did a normative research by using some secondary data as regulations and also some conservatorship court judgment. Based on the research, the researcher found that the regulations and some conservatorship court judgment do not support the efforts to fulfill the rights of person with disabilities to got an equality before the law especially to make any decisions.
The Moral Reading of HIV Prevention in the United States: Criminal Law and Tort Law
Authors: Okta Siradj
Published: September 2021

The United States government has been campaigning to encourage people to take HIV testing and thus get treated. It is puzzling that more than 50% of States have HIV-specific criminal laws that criminalize both exposure and transmission. At the same time, there is an increased tort law to seek financial compensation for unwanted HIV exposure and transmission. While both laws the moral claim of protecting people from HIV infection, this paper is trying to find an answer to the following inquiry: What is the difference of the moral reading between the use of criminal law and tort law in addressing HIV prevention in the United States? This paper uses the traditional descriptive comparison between criminal law and tort law under the American legal system with a nationwide jurisdictional scope. This paper measures the difference using the frame of reference of Ronald Dworkin's law, morality, and interpretation theory. Both criminal law and tort law have been developing similar liability principles regarding HIV exposure and transmission under the United States' common law tradition. For HIV prevention itself, both criminal law and tort law play a marginal role in gaining public health purposes in reversing the HIV epidemic. Criminal law has been scrutinized as not aligned with the purpose of law where misconceptions exist in both substantive dimension and the underlying moral claim. Tort law, on the other hand, suffers an even less moral claim on public health purposes. However, tort law maintains a consistent narrow sense of financial liability.
Study of the origins and mechanisms responsible for the occurrence of faults in reinforced concrete structures
Authors: Porto Miranda Laís , Vicente Siqueira Davi , Soriano Ribeiro Glauber , Meireles Macedo Abreu Adriana , Maria Peixoto Chrispim Zélia
Published: September 2021

Failures in the planning and execution of a work reduce the useful life of the structure, so bring on excessive expenses with corrective maintenance. The life of a building can be divided into four phases, being: design, execution, preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance. Throughout their useful life, systems and construction elements require maintenance actions to be able to maintain their safe conditions. However, pathologies can originate in the conception stage, execution or use of the structure, the causes being linked to characteristic, superficial factors and physical processes. In this context, it was noticed the need to carry out scientific studies on the behavior of structures and the problems they may cause in them, emerging then to the area of pathology in the context of civil engineering. In this research, look for understand the relationship between the materials used, the transport mechanisms of aggressive agents, the deterioration mechanisms and the environment, with the appearance of pathological symptoms in reinforced concrete structures. For this purpose, will be used a bibliographical study and a survey of the types of pathologies in reinforced concrete structures, the identification of causes, the techniques used to correct problems and the materials recommended for use in repairs. Furthermore, the analysis of some case studies will be adopted, with photographic records of the problems found, where the causes of anomalies will be exposed, and measures that were taken in order to solve the pathologies. It is expected with the results to understand the origins and mechanisms responsible for the occurrence of faults and pathologies in reinforced concrete structure.
Application of the Lean-Agile approach in construction: experiences from a case study
Authors: de Almeida Viana Samira , Granato Ferreira Campos Arthur , de Souza da Silva Jeferson , Henrique Dutra de Abreu Mancini de Azevedo Pedro
Published: September 2021

The lean-agile approach has already been adopted by several industries such as automotive, technology, apparel and construction. However, despite several studies pointing to its benefits, in construction the use of this approach still suffers from many cultural resistances. Having in mind that the adoption of the lean-agile approach is something that can benefit construction companies, this article aims to demonstrate the practical application of tools and techniques that encompass this approach. Through a single case study using the participant observation technique in a Construction company located in the city of Campos dos Goytacazes, it has been collected and analyzed data from the application of the lean-agile approach in a set of 15 constructions. Thus, this article intends to contribute to the advancement of studies of the lean-agile approach by sharing the practices applied in this research, so that such practices can serve in the future as an input for the development of a lean-agile project management standardized model in the construction field, something that is still little discussed in the literature.
GC-mass determination for the biodegradative products of 2,6-dimethylpyridine using Dead-Sea bacterial isolate
Authors: Al-Hujran Tayel A. , Magharbeh Mousa K. , Al-Btoush Hayat A. , Al-Ja’afreh Abdallah A. , Gaber Yasser
Published: September 2021

Dead sea soil is known for its hypersaline environment and it is a promising location for isolating extremophilic bacteria with interesting metabolic features. In the current study, we isolated a gram-positive bacterium with the ability to degrade 2,6-dimethyl pyridine (2,6-DMP), also known as 2,6-lutidine, a chemical pollutant. The isolated bacteria were identified using the automated Microscan Walkaway system and the different biochemical reactions were determined. In minimal media using the 2,6-DMP as a sole carbon source, the bacterial isolate showed the ability to convert approximately 40 % of 2,6-DMP within 5 days. The GC-Mass analysis for the degradation products indicated that mono- and dihydroxylation for the pyridine ring and oxidation of one or both of the terminal methyl groups have occurred. Based on this finding, this isolated bacterial can further be utilized for bioremediation purposes.
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles by Exiguobacterium profundum isolated from carpet industry effluent
Authors: Dev Sona S. , James Greeshma , Santhosh Chikku
Published: September 2021

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using microorganisms has received profound interest because of their potential to synthesize nanoparticles of various size, shape and morphology. The main objective of the current study was to evaluate the synthesis of silver nanoparticles by a bacterial strain, Exiguobacterium profundum with potential dye degrading ability isolated from carpet industry effluent. The strain was tested for its ability to degrade various dyes including Methylene Blue, Malachite Green, Congo Red, Crystal Violet, Coomassie Brilliant Blue, Methyl Red, Sudan Black. Treatment of the bacteria with 1 mM AgNO3, showed its ability to form silver nanoparticles. This was conﬁrmed by visual observation and UV–Vis absorption at 450 nm. Further characterization of nanoparticles by Scanning electron microscopy conﬁrmed the size of silver nanoparticles in 20-40 nm range. Therefore, the present study is a demonstration of an efﬁcient synthesis of stable silver nanoparticles using Exiguobacterium profundum which could be utilized in dye degradation thereby reducing the pollution from industrial effluents.
Coordination Chemistry of Ruthenium
Authors: Kanaoujiya Rahul , Srivastava Shekhar
Published: September 2021

Ruthenium is one of the rare elements that belongs to the platinum group metals. Ruthenium is very effective hardener for platinum and palladium. Well studied coordination and organometallic chemistry of ruthenium results in a various varieties of compounds. There are various features of ruthenium such as oxidation states, coordination numbers and geometries. Ruthenium compounds have various applications and also have low toxicity and they are ideal for the catalytic synthesis of drugs. The field of ruthenium chemistry is very broad and is extremely diverse in the field of catalysis and medicinal chemistry. This review article shows a classical general chemistry of ruthenium compounds.
Removal of arsenic, nitrate and fluoride by PEES/Nano- Silver Hybrid Membranes
Authors: Maheswari P. , Gunasekaran S.G. , Devaraj Stephen L.
Published: September 2021

In this present work, we have investigated the arsenic, fluoride and nitrate removal by the poly (ether-ether-sulfone) (PEES)/nano-silver hybrid membranes effectively prepared by the non solvent induced phase separation. The prepared membranes were characterized by thermal and mechanical properties to investigate the influence of nano-silver on the final properties of the membranes. Hence, our experimental study is based on arsenic (III) and arsenic (V) rejection studies attempted at different pH. The results of this study revealed the As (V) removal by NF with a high rejection of 99.98% compared to As (III). Fluoride and nitrate studies were carried out at neutral pH and it showed more than 80% rejection. Based on this investigation, it was concluded that the PEES/nano-silver membranes were effectively applicable to remove hazardous metal ions.
A stability indicating RP-HPLC- PDA method for simultaneous estimation of segesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol in tablet dosage form
Authors: Yeragodala Narendra Reddy , Jadi Sreeramulu
Published: September 2021

A simple, accurate, precise method was developed for the simultaneous estimation of the Segesterone acetate and Ethinyl estradiol in a tablet dosage form. The chromatogram was run through Discovery C18 150 x 4.6mm, 5mm column and mobile phase containing buffer 0.01N KH2PO4: Acetonitrile taken in the ratio 50:50 was pumped through the column at a flow rate of 1 ml/min. The temperature was maintained at 30°C. The optimized wavelength selected was 240.0 nm. Ethinyl estradiol and Segesterone acetate were eluted at 2.348 min and 3.855 min respectively.
Degradation of Textile dye Direct Black 155 and Reactive Red 152 by Photocatalyst WO3
Authors: Meena K.S. , Meena Kanta
Published: September 2021

The environmental problems are caused by different sorts of pollutants. Photocatalytic degradation of Direct black 155 and Reactive red 152 dye was examined by using U.V. light in photochemical reactor with WO3 photocatalyst. Varied operational parameters like catalyst dose, sort of dye and dye concentration were also investigated.
Novel Dithiocarbamate Complexes of 2-Methyl-1, 1-Diiodo-1-Telluracyclopentane [C4H7(CH3)TeI2]: Synthesis, Spectroscopic Characterization, Antibacterial Assay and In Silico Molecular Docking Studies
Authors: Shamsi Maaz Mohd , Bajpai Sangeeta , Singh Ashok , Pandey Garima
Published: September 2021

In the present study, a novel series of (2-methyl-1,1-bis-alkyl/aryl dithiocarbamate telluracyclopentane) &(2-methyl-1-Iodo-1-alkyl/aryldithiocarbamate tellura cyclopentane) were synthesised using precursor 2-methyl-1,1-diiodo telluracyclopentane and characterised by IR-, 1HNMR-, 13CNMR-, UV- spectral studies, molar conductance and elemental analysis measurements. The synthesis, characterisation and antibacterial activity in vitro were all discussed. Docking tests were conducted in silico to determine the inhibitor's binding free energy within the molecule. . Autodock 4.2. binding energy, root mean square deviation and hydrogen bond association are all important characteristics to consider. The results show that the selected ligands have binding energies ranging from -4.31 kcal/mol to -8.06 kcal/mol for cyclooxygenase-2 and -3.66 kcal/mol to -6.14 Kcal/mol for alpha-haemolysin and their protein-ligand interactions are displayed using two software programmes, protein-ligand interaction profiler and Pymol.
A simple reverse phase UPLC validated method for concurrent estimation of Emtricitabine, Darunavir, Tenofovir and Cobicistat in drug substances and drug product
Authors: Gandi Suresh , Ayyar Manikandan , Sirugubattula Venkat Rao
Published: September 2021

A fast, precise, accurate and steady isocratic liquid chromatographic technique was created for the synchronous assurance of the Emtricitabine, Darunavir, Tenofovir and Cobicistat in bulk and in formulation. To optimize a column HSS C18 100 x 2.1 mm, 1.8mm, mobile phase including Buffer 0.01N KH2PO4(5.4pH): Acetonitrile pick in the proportion 60:40v/v was pumped through column at a flow rate of 0.3 ml/min at 260nm. The retention times of Emtricitabine, Darunavir, Tenofovir and Cobicistat were initiated to be 1.066 min, 1.727 min, 2.574 min and 2.977 min. % recovery was 99.75%, 100.05%, 100.42% and 100.59% for Emtricitabine, Darunavir, Tenofovir and Cobicistat respectively. LOD and LOQ values got from relapse formula of Emtricitabine, Darunavir, Tenofovir and Cobicistat and were 0.18, 0.54, 0.71,2.14, 0.01,0.05 0.44 and 1.32 correspondingly. Relapse equation of Emtricitabine is y = 13375x + 2577.4, for Darunavir it is y = 7196.3x + 2981.2, for Tenofovir it is y = 66663x + 1338.9 and y = 22723x + 6978.7 for Cobicistat.
Reverse transcription PCR-based detection of matrix and hemagglutinin-neuraminidase genes among Avian orthoavulavirus 1 clinical isolates in the Philippines, 1991-2017
Authors: Tolentino Jarel Elgin M. , Angeles Jorge Gil C. , Galay Remil L. , Umali Dennis V.
Published: September 2021

Newcastle disease (ND) is a highly infectious disease that affects devastatingly the avian population worldwide. It is caused by Avian orthoavulavirus 1 (AOAV-1), or better known as Newcastle disease virus belonging to phylum Negarnaviricota, class Monjiviricetes, order Mononegavirales and family Paramyxoviridae. This virus consists of six principal structural proteins namely: the nucleocapsid protein (NP), phosphoprotein (P), matrix protein (M), fusion protein (F), hemagglutinin-neuraminidase protein (HN) and the large protein RNA dependent RNA polymerase (L).. The present study aimed to molecularly detect the M and HN gene segments of the AOAV-1 field isolates from clinical cases in the Philippines from 1991 through 2017. RT-PCR amplification and sequence analyses using primers NDV-For4359 and NDV-Rev4788 which anneal to the matrix gene and primers NDV-For6369 and NDV-Rev6598 targeting the HN genes, identified all isolates to be AOAV-1. Determining the different genes of the virus would greatly help scientists and researchers to accurately identify the viral isolates in order to improve epidemiological studies and surveillance of the disease in the country.
International immunities for the diplomatic envoy in Islamic law and international agreements: الحصانات الدولية للمبعوث الدبلوماسي في الشريعة الإسلامية والاتفاقيات الدولية
Authors: Ali Faraj Alghamdi Ali Faraj Alghamdi
Published: September 2021

The Diplomatic Agent has great significance at the present time because of the protection and care of the interests of individuals and states have been provided by him. The diplomacy has become the basis for preparing the foreign policy of states, as through diplomatic relations states solve many problems of peace and war and other interests of states. For that many International Conventions and Agreements were concluded to regulate diplomatic relations and lay down the rules for diplomatic protection and immunities. The most important of these international Conventions is the Vienna Convention for Diplomatic Relations 1961. Which brought special privileges and immunities for Diplomatic Agents Due to the significance of the matter, the researcher attempted through the study to shed light on “International Immunities Diplomatic Envoys in International Agreements and Islamic Sharia” by discussing the concept of Diplomatic Envoys, their duties, and the international immunity in International Law and Islamic Sharia. Through highlighting the types of immunities and their scope in International Law and Islamic Sharia, it appears that the Islamic Sharia was long ahead before nations in enforcing immunities rules and international protection of Diplomatic Agents. Thus, it has been the best influence in the international direction to implement rules of diplomatic representation, making it international law. In my study, I followed the inductive analytical approach which is approach through which the texts mentioned in the international laws that regulate the international immunity of the diplomatic envoy are extrapolated and analyzed. The conclusion included the results and recommendations of the research.
The effect of using the balanced scorecard (BSC) on reducing banking services costs – An applied study on commercial banks in Palestine –: أثر استخدام بطاقة الأداء المتوازن في تخفیض تكاليف الخدمات المصرفية – دراسة تطبيقية على البنوك التجارية في فلسطين –
Authors: Khaled Muhammad Al- Madhoun Khaled Muhammad Al- Madhoun
Published: September 2021

The study aimed to measure the effect of the Balanced Scorecard (BSC), with its four dimensions (financial, clients, internal operations, learning and growth) on reducing banking services costs in commercial banks in Palestine. The study used the descriptive, analytical, and also the regression analysis methods. The study depends on the questionnaire which was addressed, to (general manager, financial director, observer, head of accounting department). The study sample contained (47) employees working in commercial banks in Palestine. The study results showed a significant effect of using the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) and its four dimensions (financial, clients, internal operations, learning and growth) on reducing banking services costs in commercial banks in Palestine, The study recommended the necessity for commercial banks departments in Palestine to pay more attention to clarifying the importance of the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) method, which is one of the modern methods of accounting and its role in reducing banking services costs. And developing service cost plans using the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) and paying attention to all dimensions of the Balanced Scorecard for its role in reducing the costs of the services provided.
Combating Child Trafficking Internationally and Nationally: Saudi Arabia as a Model: مكافحة الاتجار بالأطفال دولياً ووطنياً - المملكة العربية السعودية نموذجاً
Authors: Maya Hasan Khater Maya Hasan Khater
Published: September 2021

Human trafficking, especially child trafficking, due to its serious violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms in particular and its negative effects on the stability and cohesion of society in general, has recently engaged international attention. The number of persons affected by various forms of child trafficking, such as economic and sexual exploitation, forced recruitment, organ trafficking and so on, is constantly increasing worldwide. Therefore, this problem, owing to the misuse of modern technologies and techniques by organized crime groups for the exploitation of and trafficking in children, must be highlighted and given due attention at the national and international levels.