bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Krukenberg Tumor of the Ovary from Cecal Carcinoma in a Young Woman
Authors: Balakrishnan Padmapriya , Sharmila Vijayan , Babu Thirunavukkarasu Arun
Published: February 2021

Krukenberg tumor of the ovary is not commonly encountered in routine practice. It is a special type of metastatic bilateral ovarian tumor characterized by the presence of mucin-laden signet cells infiltrating the ovarian stroma. Signet ring cells metastasize from primary tumors of the stomach, colon, breast, appendix, and pancreatobiliary tract. We report a rare case of a Krukenberg tumor of the ovary from adenocarcinoma of the colon diagnosed in a 35-year-old female. This case report emphasizes the importance of history taking, clinical examination, and diagnostic evaluation, as there is a propensity for delayed diagnosis in majority of patients due to nonspecific and vague clinical presentation.
A Patient with Tonsillar Lymphoma with Invasive Listeriosis Imitating Acute Ischemic Stroke
Authors: Jiang Jing-Gu , Hsieh Pei-Ying
Published: February 2021

Prior cytotoxic chemotherapy and the long-term use of prednisone can impair immunity. Listeria monocytogenes can cause invasive infections in these immunocompromised patients with a lower number of microorganisms. This can lead to central nervous system infections which may have similar initial clinical presentations to ischemic stroke.
Role of social capital and self-efficacy as determinants of stress in pregnancy
Authors: Pasha Hajar , Faramarzi Mahbobeh , Chehrazi Mohammad , Esfandyari Maria , Shafierizi Shiva
Published: February 2021

Objectives:

The study investigated the role of social capital, self-efficacy, and depression as determinants of stress during pregnancy.

Materials and Methods:

In a cross-sectional study, 200 low-risk pregnant women with at least 5 years of education and ages 18 or more were enrolled in public obstetric clinics of Babol University of Medical Sciences. The participants completed four questionnaires including Social Capital, Revised Prenatal Distress Questionnaire (NuPDQ), Perceived Stress, and General Self-efficacy.

Results:

Women at late phase of pregnancy had lower mean scores of total social capital (61.5 ± 17.1 vs. 47.1 ± 18.1) and self-efficacy (60.1 ± 9.7 vs. 55.1 ± 15.2) compared to those at early pregnancy. Social capital was the negative independent variable associated with pregnancy-specific stress in the adjusted model (β = −0.418, P = 0.020). Both social capital (β = −0.563, P ≤ 0.001) and self-efficacy (β = −0.330, P ≤ 0.001) were negative independent variables associated with general stress.

Conclusions:

Our findings suggest that health professionals should note the benefits of social capital in stress management and encourage women in establishing stronger relations and neighborhood environments during pregnancy.
Cost-effective Indoor Localization for Autonomous Robots using Kinect and WiFi Sensors
Authors: Alves Raul Cesar , Silva de Morais Josué , Yamanaka Keiji
Published: February 2021

Indoor localization has been considered to be the most fundamental problem when it comes to providing a robot with autonomous capabilities. Although many algorithms and sensors have been proposed, none have proven to work perfectly under all situations. Also, in order to improve the localization quality, some approaches use expensive devices either mounted on the robots or attached to the environment that don't naturally belong to human environments. This paper presents a novel approach that combines the benefits of two localization techniques, WiFi and Kinect, into a single algorithm using low-cost sensors. It uses separate Particle Filters (PFs). The WiFi PF gives the global location of the robot using signals of Access Point devices from different parts of the environment while it bounds particles of the Kinect PF, which determines the robot's pose locally. Our algorithm also tackles the Initialization/Kidnapped Robot Problem by detecting divergence on WiFi signals, which starts a localization recovering process. Furthermore, new methods for WiFi mapping and localization are introduced.
Classification of Breast Cancer from Digital Mammography Using Deep Learning
Authors: López-Cabrera José Daniel , López Rodríguez Luis Alberto , Pérez-Díaz Marlén
Published: February 2021

Breast cancer is the most frequent in females. Mammography has proven to be the most effective method for the early detection of this type of cancer. Mammographic images are sometimes difficult to understand, due to the nature of the anomalies, the low contrast image and the composition of the mammary tissues, as well as various technological factors such as spatial resolution of the image or noise. Computer-aided diagnostic systems have been developed to increase the accuracy of mammographic examinations and be used by physicians as a second opinion in obtaining the final diagnosis, and thus reduce human errors. Convolutional neural networks are a current trend in computer vision tasks, due to the great performance they have achieved. The present investigation was based on this type of networks to classify into three classes, normal, benign and malignant tumour. Due to the fact that the miniMIAS database used has a low number of images, the transfer learning technique was applied to the Inception v3 pre-trained network. Two convolutional neural network architectures were implemented, obtaining in the architecture with three classes, 86.05% accuracy. On the other hand, in the architecture with two neural networks in series, an accuracy of 88.2% was reached.
Периодические свойства многомерного полиномиального генератора над кольцом Галуа. III
Authors: Kozlitin Oleg Alekseevich
Published: February 2021

Исследуются многомерные полиномиальные преобразования кольца Галуа $R$ характеристики $p^n$. Подсчитаны некоторые числовые характеристики циклов и подходов к циклам в орграфах таких преобразований. В некоторых частных случаях строение орграфа преобразования описано по модулю $p^2$.
A Low-Cost SARS-CoV-2 rRBD ELISA to Detect Serostatus in Ecuadorian Population with COVID-19
Authors: Guevara Ángel , Vivero Sandra , Nipaz Victoria , Guaraca Victor , Coloma Josefina
Published: February 2021

Laboratory diagnosis of the COVID-19 relies on RT-PCR to amplify specific fragments of SARS-CoV-2 genome. However, serological tests are required to determine the immune response elicited after infection. Here, we analyzed convalescent sera collected from positive individuals by RT-PCR to SARS-CoV-2 (n = 78), Zika (n = 20), dengue (n = 20), chikungunya (n = 54), intestinal parasites (n = 11), and HIV (n = 1), from different areas of Ecuador, with an in-house ELISA using a SARS-CoV-2 receptor binding domain recombinant (rRBD) antigen to detect IgG antibodies elicited by SARS-CoV-2 infection. Of the 78 samples positive for SARS-CoV-2 by RT-PCR, 73 showed high absorbance value compared with the cutoff and five were negative. All tested sera from other infections showed no reactivity. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value were 93.6%, 100%, 100%, and 95.4%, respectively. This in-house anti-IgG rRBD ELISA offers an economic and simple alternative to determine IgG immune responses after SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Defeating Unconscious Bias: The Role of a Structured, Reflective, and Interactive Workshop
Authors: Ogunyemi Dotun
Published: February 2021

Background

Unconscious or implicit biases are universal and detrimental to health care and the learning environment but can be corrected. Historical interventions used the Implicit Association Test (IAT), which may have limitations.

Objective

We determined the efficacy of an implicit bias training without using the IAT.

Methods

From April 2019 to June 2020, a 90-minute educational workshop was attended by students, residents, and faculty. The curriculum included an interactive unconscious biases presentation, videoclips using vignettes to demonstrate workplace impact of unconscious biases with strategies to counter, and reflective group discussions. The evaluation included pre- and postintervention surveys. Participants were shown images of 5 individuals and recorded first impressions regarding trustworthiness and presumed profession to unmask implicit bias.

Results

Of approximately 273 participants, 181 were given the survey, of which 103 (57%) completed it with significant increases from pre- to postintervention assessments for perception scores (28.87 [SEM 0.585] vs 32.73 [0.576], P < .001) and knowledge scores (5.68 [0.191] vs 7.22 [0.157], P < .001). For a White male physician covered in tattoos, only 2% correctly identified him as a physician, and 60% felt he was untrustworthy. For a smiling Black female astronaut, only 13% correctly identified her as an astronaut. For a brooding White male serial killer, 50% found him trustworthy.

Conclusions

An interactive unconscious bias workshop, performed without the use of an IAT, was associated with increases in perceptions and knowledge regarding implicit biases. The findings also confirmed inaccurate first impression stereotypical assumptions based on ethnicity, outward appearances, couture, and media influences.
Improving Diversity in Pediatric Residency Selection: Using an Equity Framework to Implement Holistic Review
Authors: Marbin Jyothi , Rosenbluth Glenn , Brim Rachel , Cruz Edward , Martinez Alma , McNamara Margaret
Published: February 2021

Background

Many programs struggle to recruit, select, and match a diverse class of residents, and the most effective strategies for holistic review of applications to enhance diversity are not clear.

Objective

We determined if holistic pediatric residency application review guided by frameworks that assess for bias along structural, interpersonal, and individual levels would increase the number of matched residents from racial and ethnic groups that are underrepresented in medicine (UiM).

Methods

Between 2017 and 2020, University of California San Francisco Pediatrics Department identified structural, interpersonal, and individual biases in existing selection processes and developed mitigation strategies in each area. Interventions included creating a shared mental model of desirable qualities in residents, employing a new scoring rubric, intentional inclusion of UiM faculty and trainees in the selection process, and requiring anti-bias training for everyone involved with recruitment and selection.

Results

Since implementing these changes, the percentage of entering interns who self-identify as UIM increased from 11% in 2015 to 45% (OR 6.8, P = .008) in 2019 and to 35% (OR 4.6, P = .035) in 2020.

Conclusions

Using an equity framework to guide implementation of a pediatric residency program's holistic review of applications increased the numbers of matched UiM residents over a 3-year period.
TYPOVÉ SCHVÁLENIE AUTONÓMNYCH (SAMOJAZDIACICH) VOZIDIEL
Authors: Moravčík Ľubomír
Published: February 2021

Technológie automatizácie riadenia vozidiel sa neustále vyvíjajú s cieľom efektívnejšieho využívania vozidla. Právne predpisy pre schvaľovanie vozidle musia umožniť túto inováciu a zároveň zabezpečiť bezpečnosť cestnej premávky, kybernetickú bezpečnosť a podobne. Autonómne vozidlá nie sú preto len výzvou pre výrobcov vozidiel, ale aj pre samotné schvaľovacie orgány, ktoré schvaľujú vozidlá na prevádzku v cestnej premávke. Musí byť zaručený vnútorný trh, ktorý podporuje nové technológie a zároveň chráni občanov pred novými rizikami, ktoré predstavujú vozidlá bez vodiča. Nové technológie, ktoré sa nepredpokladajú v súčasných právnych predpisoch sa môžu schváliť na základe výnimky udelenej na základe vnútroštátneho ad hoc posúdenia bezpečnosti. Takýmto spôsobom je možné v súčasnosti schváliť na prevádzku v cestnej premávke autonómne vozidlá úrovne 3 a 4. Práve vozidlá úrovne 3 a 4 sa už testujú a očakáva sa, že budú dostupné.
HERE COMES THE ELECTRIC CAR: DELVING INTO YOUNG CZECH CONSUMERS' MOTIVATIONS IN BUYING AN ELECTRIC CAR
Authors: Vinš Marek , Kosova Suila
Published: February 2021

Electromobility is a preferred way of car manufacturers to deal with environmental impact of their products. But is it also a preferred way of their customers? This paper gives insights on history of electromobility, EU market incentives, customers’ approaches towards innovative products in automotive and plans for Clean mobility in the Czech Republic. Finally it presents motivational factors of buying electric cars amongst Prague University of Economics and Business students.
SUSTAINABLE GREEN CITY LOGISTIC SOLUTION FOR THE PRAGUE AGGLOMERATION AND RETAIL CHAIN
Authors: Sommerauerová Dana , Chocholač Jan , Urbanova Klara
Published: February 2021

During the 20th century, population growth and changes in the business environment also led  to a change in mobility requirements. Gradually, there was an increase in transport performance in the area of passenger and freight transport. These trends are also characteristic of the 21st century, when it is also possible to talk about the fundamental development of modern information and communication technologies. The sustainable and green city logistics deals with all transport (passenger and freight) and includes material and goods flows and movements of people inside and outside the city and agglomeration with respect to the sustainability pillars. This article deals with the possibilities of supplying Lidl Česká republika v.o.s. (hereinafter Lidl) stores in Prague agglomeration from the planned logistic centre in Buštěhrad. Two scenarios are tested in terms of total carbon dioxide emissions produced: standard way of distributing goods to stores (scenario A) and sustainable and green way of distributing goods to stores (scenario B). The scientific methods and approaches are used in this article, there are: scenario analysis, vehicle routing problem with pickup and delivery with time windows and carbon dioxide emissions calculation approaches.
Zygmunt Bauman: entendimiento de un universo infinito
Authors: González Pascual Alberto
Published: February 2021

Como homenaje a las aportaciones intelectuales, morales y políticas de las obras de Zygmunt Bauman, en este artículo (dedicado a su memoria) se realiza una síntesis dialéctica de varios de los conceptos más fundamentales que desarrolló a lo largo de su prolífica carrera (la adioforización, la racionalidad líquida, el amor líquido, la marginación de los pobres, la minusvaloración de los que son diferentes subsumidos en categorías de subhumanos y la urgencia de la toma de conciencia para actuar éticamente). En la exposición crítica se dejan emerger capas de análisis procedentes de otros pensadores (como Kant, Freud, Platón, Lacan, Levinas y Marx) con el fin de proporcionar un mayor esplendor, flexibilidad y amplitud al pensamiento trascendente y potencialmente utópico de Bauman.
Los caminos posibles del liberalismo posrevolucionario
Authors: Carbajosa Aguilera Manuel
Published: February 2021

La Revolución francesa supuso un impacto en todos los ámbitos de la vida. La clase social triunfante, la burguesía, se asomó a los abismos que la propia Revolución había creado, viendo peligrar su proyecto de conquista social. Tras el Terror se inicia un período de reflexión y repliegue, en el que la burguesía deja atrás su estrategia revolucionaria para asentar los logros obtenidos: había empezado el liberalismo conservador.
Dimensions of Genocide: The Circumplex Model Meets Violentization Theory
Authors: Winton Mark
Published: February 2021

The purpose of this study is to examine the use of Olson’s (1995, 2000) family therapy based circumplex model and Athens’ (1992, 1997, 2003) violentization theory in explaining genocide. The Rwandan genocide of 1994 is used as a case study. Published texts, including interviews with perpetrators, research reports, human rights reports, and court transcripts were analyzed. The use of both theories was consistent with the data and resulted in a greater understanding of the genocide. Rwanda moved to a rigidly enmeshed society during the genocide with the perpetrators going through the violentization process. Suggestions for further research are provided.
Gaining Balance: Toward a Grounded Theory of the Decision-Making Processes of Applicants for Adoption of Children with and without Disabilities
Authors: Burge Philip , Jamieson Margaret
Published: February 2021

A grounded theory is presented of the decision-making processes among applicants when considering available children with and without disabilities for domestic public adoption. Using grounded theory methodology (Strauss & Corbin, 1998), data from 15 adoption applicants were analyzed followed the traditional three coding phases. The central category of Adoption Decision Making is labeled Gaining Balance and was the underpinning concept to all categories and sub-categories (i.e., in parentheses) of the theory: Commitment (e.g., motivation, financial considerations), Persistence (e.g., coping with emotions, counteracting pessimism), and Evaluation (e.g., assessments of personal abilities and resources, assessments of knowledge of potential adoptees' needs). The results are compared to existing literature and implications for child welfare practices and further research are discussed.
Preliminary Investigation and Interview Guide Development for Studying how Malaysian Farmers Form their Mental Models of Farming
Authors: Krauss Steven , Hamzah Azimi , Omar Zoharah , Suandi Turiman , Ismail Ismi , Zahari Mohd , Nor Zanariah
Published: February 2021

The development of the interview guide is an integral aspect of the process of conducting qualitative research, yet one that receives little attention in the qualitative research literature. It is often assumed that interview guides are merely a list of questions used to guide a qualitative interview. The background analysis and preparation necessary to prepare an appropriate and effective guide cannot be dismissed, however, as they are integral aspects of the interview process. The current study on mental models of Malaysian smallholder farmers employed in-depth interviews as its primary approach to data generation. This paper details the initial processes undertaken to develop the interview guide based on preliminary data generation. The results included seven main steps to interview guide development.
The Search for an Explanation: Breast Cancer in the Context of Genetic Inheritance
Authors: Maheu Christine
Published: February 2021

This case study is an in-depth examination of how Erika (a pseudonym) interpreted and understood her genetic test results for breast cancer susceptibility. Her experience is presented in the form of a biography, which was built from key passages retrieved from the semi structured interview the author conducted at Erikas home. The interview data showed that Erikas interpretation and understanding of her inconclusive test results were embedded in her own and her familys experiences with breast cancer. Her interpretation of her test results was influenced by perception of risk for future breast cancers for herself and her family, as well as from the continued etiological uncertainty of her current breast cancer. Although unfinished, Erikas experience of receiving inconclusive genetic test results for breast cancer susceptibility provides examples of possible universal themes within the experience of others who receive similar test results.
We Have the Videoconference Equipment Installed, Now What?
Authors: Lim Janine , Freed Shirley
Published: February 2021

As K-12 schools acquire equipment for videoconferencing, they often experience limited usage of the equipment. The purpose of this study was to identify specific concerns of educators currently involved in videoconferencing. The primary data for the study was 400 discussion posts from 34 educators in an online class about videoconferencing. Data were analyzed using a basic iterative hermeneutic approach. The findings fell into two major categories: teacher concerns and administrative support. Teachers' concerns were related to professional development and curriculum expectations, and administrative support issues included the placement of the equipment, scheduling, and budgeting. Successful implementation of videoconferencing requires the cooperation of administrators as they listen to the needs of teachers.
The Proliferation of Theoretical Paradigms Quandary: How One Novice Researcher Used Eclecticism as a Solution
Authors: Stinson David
Published: February 2021

When a doctoral student plans to conduct qualitative education research, the aspect of the dissertation that often becomes problematic is determining which theoretical paradigm(s) might frame the study. In this article, the author discusses how he resolved the quandary through eclecticism. The author begins by describing briefly the purpose of his dissertation study, providing a justification for eclecticism in the selection of theories. He follows with a description of the three theories-poststructural theory, critical race theory, and critical theory-that framed his study and discusses briefly the methodology employed. The author concludes with a discussion of likely objections of his study and with an explanation of why his study was positioned within a critical postmodern paradigm.
Pengembangan Bahan Ajar BIPA Tingkat 3 Berbasis Budaya Lokal Malang
Authors: Muzaki Helmi
Published: February 2021

Pengajaran Bahasa Indonesia bagi Penutur Asing (BIPA) mempunyai misi yang sangat penting yaitu memperkenalkan bahasa dan budaya Indonesia kepada masyarakat internasional serta meningkatkan mutu pengajaran BIPA. Untuk mewujudkan misi tersebut diperlukan berbagai upaya, salah satunya ketersedian bahan ajar yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan dan bermuatan budaya.  Namun, berdasarkan observasi yang dilakukan penulis, penulis menemukan beberapa fakta yaitu masih kurangnya bahan ajar yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan dan kurangnya bahan ajar yang membahas budaya lokal Malang khususnya untuk bahan ajar BIPA tingkat 3.  Tujuan dari penelitian adalah untuk mengembangkan bahan ajar BIPA tingkat 3 berbasis budaya lokal Malang dengan acuan SKL BIPA. Penelitian dan pengembangan ini menggunakan model pengembangan Borg & Gall dengan modifikasi tahapan sesuai kebutuhan penelitian dan pengembangan bahan ajar. Penulis melakukan penyesuaian dengan membatasi penelitian sampai pada tujuh tahap. Bahan ajar yang dikembangkan terintegrasi dengan empat keterampilan berbahasa yaitu: menyimak, berbicara, membaca, dan menulis. Dalam setiap unit bahan ajar, terdapat materi budaya lokal Malang baik secara eksplisit maupun implisit
Paradigma Strukturalisme Bahasa: Fonologi, Morfologi, Sintaksis, dan Semantik
Authors: Darwin David , Anwar Miftahulkhairah , Munir Misbahul
Published: February 2021

Tulisan ini didedikasikan untuk mengulas paradigma strukturalisme dalam bahasa manusia yang terdiri dari fonologi, morfologi, sintaksis dan semantik. Bahasa sebagai sebuah alat komunikasi yang tidak lepas dari nilai dan bentuk akan menjadi sebuah studi yang panjang bila ditelaah dari strukturnya. Pijakan dasar yang coba peneliti tawarkan di sini adalah paradigma strukturalisme yang dipopulerkan oleh Ferdinand de Saussure. Di mana dalam pandangannya ia menjabarkan bahwa sistem bahasa sebagai forma dan bukan substansi dapat disederhanakan dan dijelaskan sebagai relasi sintagmatis dan paradigmatis; dan sistem itu terjadi dari tingkat-tingkat struktur. Di antara struktur bahasa yang sudah menjadi bidang studi tersendiri yang begitu luas yakni; fonologi, morfologi, sintaksis dan semantik. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan kajian pustaka
Konsep Puasa Yang Benar Berdasarkan Studi Eksegese Terhadap Yesaya 58:1-12
Authors: Butarbutar Marlon
Published: February 2021

Konsep puasa yang benar haruslah sesuai dengan apa yang dikehendaki oleh Tuhan yang memerintahkan berpuasa. Tentu kitab suci sudah mencatatnya. Namun dalam pelaksanaannya selalu ada masalah, berbagai masalah yang terjadi sekitar berpuasa tidak hanya terjadi pada saat penulisan teks yang diangkat penulis, tetapi juga masa kini. Persoalan itu terjadi karena problem hermeneutika, usaha memahami teks yang berbeda satu dengan yang lain. Karena itu melalui teks Yesaya 58:1-2 penulis akan menguraikan konsep puasa yang dikehendaki Tuhan dalam kehidupan umat Allah, baik dulu maupun sekarang. Tentu ada konteks yang berbeda, karenanya penulis akan berusaha menemukan prinsip-prinsip puasa yang sesuai dengan kehendak Allah, melalui usaha menggali makna teks dengan cara eksegese, hasil eksegese akan dijadikan pokok-pokok pemikiran untuk menjawab semua persoalan mengenai puasa, baik dari teks, maupun persoalan masa kini.

The concept of true fasting must be in accordance with what is desired by God who commands fasting. Of course the scriptures have recorded it. But in its implementation there are always problems, various problems that occur around fasting not only occur at the time of writing the text that the writer raised, but also today. The problem occurred because of hermeneutics problems, attempts to understand texts that differ from one another. Therefore through the text of Isaiah 58: 1-2 the writer will describe the concept of fasting desired by God in the lives of God's people, both past and present. Of course there are different contexts, so the writer will try to find the principles of fasting that are in accordance with God's will, through an effort to explore the meaning of the text by exegesis, the results of the exegesis will be used as main points of thought to answer all issues regarding fasting, both from the text, and current problems.
PENGARUH EKONOMI MAKRO TERHADAP INDIKATOR PERGERAKAN (INDEKS) HARGA SAHAM
Authors: Subagya Yusup Hari
Published: February 2021

The purpose of this research activity is to find out how the macroeconomic influence on the indicators of movement (index) of stock prices on the IDX. The research method uses multiple linear regression analysis and in the form of quantitative descriptive data, sampling with a sampling technique in the form of purposive sampling from publication data from 2009-2019. The results showed that inflation and interest rates have a significant effect on the stock price index on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, inflation with a significance level of 0.007 < 0.05 for the interest rate with a significance level of 0.000 < 0.05 and the exchange rate with a significance level of 0.126 > 0 , 05 then the exchange rate has no significant effect on the stock price index on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Simultaneously, inflation, interest rates and exchange rates have a significant effect on the stock price index on the Indonesia Stock Exchange.
Education on the Fulfillment of Balanced Nutrition and My Plate Contents for Students of SMPN 7 Kendari
Authors: Lisnawaty  , Rizki Eka Sakti Octaviani  , Yusuf Sabilu
Published: February 2021

To achieve optimal nutritional status, a country needs guidelines for balanced nutrition. One of the visualizations of balanced nutrition messages is 'My Dinner Plate' which shows the serving of food and drinks at each meal. The purpose of this service program is to provide information and knowledge about the fulfillment of balanced nutrition and the contents of my plate to adolescents, especially students of SMPN 7 Kendari. The target of this program is students of SMPN 7 Kendari, especially those in Class VII. This program consists of counseling through power points and videos on general guidelines for balanced nutrition and the contents of my plate, discussions and questions and answers, and distributing pre-post questionnaires. The results of this activity were as many as 44 students as respondents consisting of 31.8% male students and 68.2% female students. The mean knowledge of the sample before the extension was 4.50 with a standard deviation of 1.535. Meanwhile, after counseling, the average sample knowledge increased to 7.64 with a standard deviation of 1.293. The results of statistical tests showed that the value of p = 0.000 where the value of p = <0.05, it can be concluded that there is an effect of counseling on the fulfillment of balanced nutrition and the contents of my plate. There needs to be further counseling and mentoring activities so that the knowledge gained can be applied in daily life.
Effects of a 12-Week Lifestyle Intervention on Novel Biomarkers for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) in Obese Latino Youth
Authors: Rosenberg Jared , Peña Armando , Shaibi Gabriel , Kim Joon Young
Published: February 2021

In obese non-diabetic youth, glucose response curve (GRC) and 1-hr glucose concentration during an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) represent novel biomarkers for T2D risk. Obese youth with monophasic- vs. biphasic-GRC and 1-hr glucose concentration of ≥155 (Above155) vs. <155 mg/dL (Below155) are at increased risk for T2D. However, to date, it is unknown whether these OGTT-derived phenotypes can be improved in response to any interventions, thereby hindering their practical use as indicators of intervention effectiveness. The purpose of this was to investigate the effects of lifestyle intervention on OGTT-GRC and 1-hr glucose concentration in obese Latino youth at increased risk for T2D. Sixteen obese Latino youth (age 15.6±0.9 years; 7M/9F; body mass index %tile=98.3±1.2) completed a 12-week lifestyle intervention that included weekly nutrition education and 180 minutes of moderate-vigorous exercise per week. All participants completed a 2-hr OGTT before and after the lifestyle intervention to assess changes in OGTT-GRC & 1-hr glucose as well as other pathophysiological risk factors including insulin sensitivity index, insulinogenic index, and oral disposition index (oDI). Chi-square and paired t test were used to compare changes in response to the intervention. At baseline, the prevalence of biphasic-GRC and Below155 was 12.5% and 43.8%, respectively. After the 12-week intervention, OGTT-derived phenotypes were improved, exhibiting significant increases in the prevalence of biphasic-GRC (37.5%, P=0.05) and Below155 (75%, P=0.042). Together with improvement on GRC and 1-hr glucose, oDI was enhanced (Pre: 7.36 ± 6.20 vs. Post: 8.16 ± 5.13, P<0.05), despite no improvement in insulin sensitivity index and insulinogenic index. A 12-week lifestyle intervention is efficacious in improving glucose response curve and 1-hr glucose concentration during an OGTT in conjunction with ß-cell improvement in obese Latino youth. Our data further suggest that these emerging T2D risk biomarkers have prospective utility in terms of assessing change following interventions/therapeutic trials.
The Effect of Stride Frequency on Running Economy and Running Distance During High Intensity Treadmill Running
Authors: Lim Boram , Kwon Young Sub
Published: February 2021

Running economy (RE; ml·kg-1·km1) considers as a valid predictor of endurance running performance. Theoretically, improving RE allows runners to cover more distance at constant speed or run faster at a given distance. Stride frequency (SF) is one of the important parameters that affects running performance. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of SF on RE and distance while running on the treadmill at the speed of V̇O2max (sV̇O2max) until volitional fatigue. The second purpose was to determine a relationship between RE and running distance during high intensity running. We hypothesized that both RE and running distance would affect significantly by SF variations and there is a positive relationship between RE and running distance. Ten male recreational runners (age: 25.8 ± 5.0 yrs, height: 171.4 ± 6.2 cm, mass: 71.9 ± 7.5 kg) completed total seven experimental sessions including graded exercise test and running session for determining V̇O2max (55.4 ± 5.9 ml·kg-1·min1) and preferred SF (PSF; 88.0±3.9 strides/min), respectively. Running speed was calculated based on V̇O2max using the metabolic equation; V̇O2 (ml·kg-1·min1) = [0.2 × Speed(m/min)] + 3.5(ml·kg-1·min1). Participants performed five separate running sessions (PSF, ±5%, ±10%) on the treadmill at the sV̇O2max with 0% gradient until volitional fatigue. A computer-based metronome was played in order to help maintain a target SF while running. The running distance was significantly different among SF variations (p < 0.01) and all participants ran the greater distance at 105% PSF. However, RE was not statistically significant (p = 0.19) across the SF conditions. There was a low correlation between RE and running distance (r = 0.214, p = 0.14). SF variations have a significant influence on running distance, but not RE during high intensity running. Recretional runners may use 105% PSF during high intensity running to train both aerobic and anaerobic capacity.
The Association Between Balance and Muscular Strength in Healthy Young Adults
Authors: Gleeson Mariah , Mallet Mathew , Brown Elise
Published: February 2021

With aging, there are natural physiological declines, such as decreased neuromuscular function, muscular strength, and balance, often preceding a fall, which is indicated as a public health issue. Nevertheless, young adults do not experience such natural declines as rapidly yet encounter falls that may lead to musculoskeletal injuries. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between postural sway and muscular strength in healthy young adults using gold-standard measurements. The study consisted of thirty-nine healthy adults (mean age 20.8 ± 2.8 years, mean body mass 78.4 ± 17.3 kg.), with no known muscular or bone deficits, uncontrolled medical conditions, high blood pressure, or contraindications to exercise. Static balance was assessed using force plates, measuring vision, vestibular, and proprioception contributions toward balance. Grip strength was assessed using a handgrip dynamometer. After 48 hours, upper and lower body strengths were assessed using a one-repetition maximum bench press and leg press, respectively. To control for effects of body mass on strength, strength measurements were normalized, then transformed into z-scores. The average of the z-scores was computed to form a muscular strength index. Pearson correlation coefficients (r) were used to determine the relationship between balance and strength, while controlling for age and sex. The p-value was set at < 0.05. A negative moderate correlation was found between the proprioceptive contribution toward balance and normalized handgrip strength (r = -0.434, p < 0.05). There were no other significant relationships between postural sway and strength measurements. Our findings indicate that who possess higher handgrip strength may have better balance, however longitudinal studies are needed to determine a causal effect. The lack of association between postural sway and other strength measures suggests that these parameters are independent of each other and may require a separate training form.
Re-Establishment of Health for Professionals in Higher Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Using Professors in an HIS as an Example
Authors: Lu Pierre
Published: February 2021

The purpose of this study is to investigate faculty health and well-being (H&W; SDG#3) in a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and how these professionals seek to re-establish their health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent research has shown that H&W concerns from COVID-19 are much higher among Hispanics than Whites (Pew Research Center, 2020), and COVID-19 is affecting Hispanics at an alarming rate (CNN, 2020). Understanding how COVID-19 is affecting Hispanic faculty’s H&W is paramount as literature has shown that faculty H&W are important to the success of their students, their profession, and their institutions of higher education. However, few studies have explored H&W for faculty in an HSI. The study explores how these professionals re-establish their H&W during the pandemic. The study takes place in an HSI in South Texas. Survey method with convenience sampling (n = 50), followed by one-on-one in-depth interviews with purposive sampling (n = 5) are conducted. Based on the Hetler’s H&W model and referenced to the Travis’ and Ardell’s models, all aspects of H&W are inquired (physical, emotional, social, spiritual, vocational, and intellectual health). Quantitative data are analyzed using statistical methods. 86% of participants reveal that this pandemic has decreased their H&W. 75% of participants indicate they thought about building or re-establishing their H&W. However, only 30% of participants reveal they actually implement their H&W plans. Qualitative data are analyzed using thematic analysis methods. Several themes emerge: (1) H&W challenges faculty face, such as increased stress from work, family, and children at home; (2) their awareness and attempts of re-establishment of H&W, such as needs to be more organized, eat better, and exercise more; (3) recommendations from faculty that echo UN’s H&W tips, such as of staying home more, keeping social distancing, enjoying things in life, sleeping, exercising, having balanced diet, and a positive mental attitude.
The Effects of 2-Week 16:8-Hour Intermittent Fasting on Body Composition: Case Study
Authors: Weaver Pietro , Zeizinger Alexander , Vu Peter , West Hayden , Choi Soon-Mi
Published: February 2021

Intermittent fasting is a form of nutrition dieting in which an individual is allotted an amount of time to consume food throughout the day. Intermittent fasting has been shown to acutely change an individual’s body composition as an effective intervention. The purpose of this research was to determine the effects of 2-week 16:8-hour intermittent fasting on body composition. Participants ages ranged from 21-24 years, with a total of four (males: 3, female: 1), all college aged students. All participants were involved in regular exercise but had no previous experience of intermittent fasting. Each participant consumed their normal dietary intake till day of pre-intervention testing but were told to be in a fasted state before undergoing baseline testing. A glucometer was used to evaluate fasted blood glucose. Blood pressure was determined by using a manual cuff. A stadiometer was used to measure participants height and weight. A flexible tape measure was used to determine the waist and hip circumferences, which were used to determine the waist to hip ratio. Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis and Skinfold Calipers were used to determine body composition. Participants maintained normal physical activity levels, and logged volume and intensities in the MyFitnessPal application. Participants followed an isocaloric intake. Participants followed a 16:8 ratio, with a 16 hour fast and 8 hours allotted to consume food. Participants followed the intermittent fasting diet for a total of two weeks. Post-intervention was reevaluated at the two-week mark following intervention start. Data was presented as mean ± standard deviation and determined by descriptive analysis. Statistical significance was set at p < .05. The results may indicate that intermittent fasting with a 16:8 ratio can decrease body mass and resting blood pressure in young individuals. Due to COVID-19, limitations were placed allotting only 2 weeks for intervention and for smaller sample size. For future research, study would be increased to 8 weeks with an increased sample size up.
The Efficiency of Dynamic vs General Exercise for Posture Control Dealing with Low Back Pain
Authors: Mendoza Michael , Kwon MinHyuk
Published: February 2021

Mechanical low back pain is brought on by associated factors, such as muscular imbalances, excess muscular stress, and improper posture. Proper posture is vital for treating low back pain because of its unloading effects on the spine. Thus, the purpose of this critiqued article is to explore which is an effective and functional exercise that can be done at any time for posture. Thirty adults (20-30 years old, 14 males and 16 females) with chronic as opposed to acute or surgery, mechanical low back pain were splitted into Dynamic Sitting Exercise (DSE) and Spinal Extension Exercise (SEE). DSE subject is unloading the spine using the arms while sitting in an upright position. SEE subject is laying prone in elbow position doing a press up with straight arms. Testing was conducted 3 days per week for 6 weeks. Back pain was measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), lumbar mobility by Modified-Modified Schober Test (MMST), and quality of life through subject self-reporting using the (SF-36) health survey before and after the examination. Data were analyzed using paired t-test and Mann-Whitney U-test. A greater improvement has been shown in pain (VAS; z = 3.81, p < .05) with DSE in comparison to SEE. Greater lumbar mobility (MMST; z = 1.99, p < 0.05) increase with DSE in comparison to SEE. A higher quality of life (SF-36; z = 4.16, p < 0.05) with DSE in comparison to SEE was reported. Overall, the DSE proved more effective (see Table 1). DSE works better because of its decompressing action unloading the disc in the spine without straining the lumbar muscles through excess abdominal activation compared to SEE. 6 weeks of DSE training is more efficient for adults with mechanical low back pain compared to SEE. DSE relieves more pressure off the mechanoreceptors leading to greater reduction in pain while also increasing blood flow to the lumbar muscles. The study demonstrates the efficiency advantage of DSE in comparison to SEE with their improvements in pain, lumbar mobility, and quality of life. Defining comparisons were made between the two methods allowing us to understand DSE’s decompression effect on intervertebral disc as opposed to SEE’s strain on lumbar muscles. The results can be interpreted and used by anyone with mechanical low back pain so they may implement the DSE routine into their daily life. The only limitations include self-reporting quality of life with SF-36 survey and sample size. Adding a different means of measuring quality of life and larger sample size (100+) would improve experiment for a follow up study.
DESENVOLVIMENTO DAS SOFT SKILLS PELO PROFISSIONAL DA ADVOCACIA PARA APLICAÇÃO NOS MÉTODOS ALTERNATIVOS DE RESOLUÇÃO DE LITÍGIOS
Authors: Souza Mattos Byanca
Published: February 2021

O presente trabalho procura expor a necessidade de evolução constante do profissional de advocacia, não só quanto ao conhecimento puro e simples da legislação. Não basta apenas desenvolver as hard skills, que são aquelas habilidades específicas e determináveis que podem ser aprendidas e desenvolvidas em cursos, graduações e especializações. É preciso especial atenção quanto à incorporação e aprimoramento das soft skills: um conjunto de habilidades interpessoais e de competências relacionadas ao comportamento humano e à inteligência emocional, e que podem auxiliar não só a melhoria da relação cliente-advogado, mas aumentar a produtividade de uma equipe, tornar leve o ambiente de trabalho, possibilitando, assim, o surgimento de soluções criativas, sustentáveis e que podem influenciar especificamente no sucesso da utilização dos métodos alternativos de resolução de conflitos, quais sejam: negociação, conciliação, mediação e arbitragem.
FUENTES PROTEICAS DE BAJA DEGRADACIÓN RUMINAL Y SU EFECTO EN LA PRODUCCIÓN DE METANO EN BOVINOS DE CARNE
Authors: Ribeiro da Silva Thayná , Granja Salcedo Yury Tatiana , Alvarado Vesga Daniela , Duarte Messana Juliana
Published: February 2021

La producción pecuaria ha sido estigmatizada en función de la producción de gases efecto invernadero (GEI), principalmente de gas metano (CH4). Sin embargo, la mayoría de la población desconoce las cifras reales que aporta cada sector económico a la producción de estos gases en el mundo. La Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) estima que la población mundial llegará a ser de 8,6 billones en 2030 y de 9,8 billones en 2050; consecuentemente habrá necesidad de aumentar la producción de alimentos para el consumo humano y consecuentementeanimal.Dentro de las estrategias de mitigación de producción de CH4, la manipulación de las dietas se concibe como un enfoque simple y práctico, que puede garantizar una mejor productividad, además de ayudar a reducir las emisiones de CH4 hasta en un 40%. Es posible clasificar la proteína de la dieta con respecto al lugar de aprovechamiento por el animal, es decir, puede ser denominada como proteína degradada en el rumen (PDR) o proteína no degradable en el rumen (PNDR). Por otro lado, se conoce que a partir de la fermentación ruminal de carbohidratos y de proteínas ocurre la producción de CH4 entérico por los bovinos, así, el uso de PNDR podría limitar el crecimiento de los microorganismos metanogenicos debido a la baja disponibilidad de grupos H2 y metilo en el rumen para su metabolismo, reduciendo consecuentemente las emisiones de Ch4. El objetivo de esta revisión se basó en exponer los detalles del metabolismo ruminal y resultados de estudios recientes, utilizando fuentes de PNDR para reducción de las emisiones de CH4 en rumiantes.
AUMENTO NA DETECÇÃO DE CASOS NOVOS DE HANSENÍASE A PARTIR DO ASSESSORAMENTO TÉCNICO DO PROGRAMA SANAR: UM RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA EM UM MUNICÍPIO DA VIII REGIÃO DE SAÚDE DE PERNAMBUCO
Authors: ANDRADE Thaíse Vieira de , SÁ Michelle Gomes Caldas de , BARBERINO Maiara Leite , POSSÍDIO Lúcia Marila De Araújo , JERÔNIMO Aline Silva , SANTOS Laís Ferrari dos , GALINDO Cláudia Cavalcanti , SÁ Sara Mourão de , SOUZA Elissandra Micaela do Nascimento
Published: February 2021

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DIFERENÇAS CLÍNICAS E DEMOGRÁFICAS ENTRE HOMENS E MULHERES NA HANSENÍASE
Authors: BRAGA Isaque Oliveira , COSTA Humberto Baptista , LIMA Filipe Rocha , ARRUDA Sérgio , TAKENAMI Iukary
Published: February 2021

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A VIGILÂNCIA EPIDEMIOLÓGICA DO PROGRAMA DE CONTROLE ESTADUAL DA HANSENÍASE NA PRÁTICA DO ESTÁGIO EXTRACURRICULAR
Authors: SANTANA Priscila Cardoso de , FABIANO Beatriz de Oliveira , CRUZ Renata Rosal Lopes da , GOMES Marília Barros , LÓCIO Maria do Carmo de Sá Barreto , LIMA Bruna Rafaela Ferreira da Silva , MORAIS Ivaneide Izidio de , LINS Rosimeiry Santos de Melo Almeida , ABATH Marcella de Brito , LIRA Monique Léia Aragão de
Published: February 2021

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SÉRIE HISTÓRICA DOS CASOS DE HANSENÍASE EM MENORES DE 15 ANOS EM UM MUNICÍPIO DA ZONA NORTE DO ESTADO DO CEARÁ
Authors: ARAUJO Carlos Romualdo de Carvalho e , CUNHA Carina Guerra , PONTE Tereza Doralucia Rodrigues , VASCONCELOS Francisco José Leal de , GURGEL Ana Gerúsia Souza Ribeiro , CRISTINO FILHO Gerardo , AGUIAR Diego Ramos , FLOR Sandra Maria Carneiro
Published: February 2021

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CONHECIMENTO DO PROFISSIONAL DA ATENÇÃO BÁSICA SOBRE HANSENÍASE: PERCEPÇÃO DO PESQUISADOR
Authors: TEIXEIRA Léia Gadelha , FLORÊNCIO Marianne Santos , DONATO Isaac Mendes , ROCHA Gabrielle Karen Almeida , FERREIRA Nágila Nathaly Lima , FERREIRA Anderson Fuentes , OLIVEIRA Hellen Xavier , BARBOSA Jaqueline Caracas , SILVA José Alexandre Menezes da , RAMOS JÚNIOR Alberto Novaes
Published: February 2021

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CONHECIMENTO, ATITUDES, PRÁTICAS E PERCEPÇÕES RELATIVOS À HANSENÍASE A PARTIR DE PROFISSIONAIS DE NÍVEL SUPERIOR DA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE DE MUNICÍPIO ENDÊMICO DO NORDESTE BRASILEIRO
Authors: BARBOSA Jaqueline Caracas , REIS Adriana da Silva dos , FERREIRA Nágila Nathaly Lima , SILVA Lielma Carla Chagas da , DIAS Maria Socorro de Araújo , FLOR Sandra Maria Carneiro , MAGALHÃES Zélia Maria Azevedo , FERREIRA Anderson Fuentes , SILVA José Alexandre Menezes da , RAMOS JR Alberto Novaes
Published: February 2021

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CLASSIFICAÇÃO OPERACIONAL E HANSENÍASE INFANTIL DIAGNOSTICADAS DE 2005 A 2018 NO MUNICÍPIO DE TANGARÁ DA SERRA-MT
Authors: ZANIOLO Larissa Marchi , LUCIETTO Grasiele Cristina , ZANIOLO Karina Marchi , OLIVEIRA Saullo Douglas Pimenta de , DAMAZO Amílcar Sabino
Published: February 2021

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HANSENÍASE NO DISTRITO DA GUIA, CUIABÁ-MT – HISTÓRIA E EPIDEMIOLOGIA
Authors: ZANIOLO Larissa Marchi , SILVa Stephanni Figueiredo da , ZANIOLO Karina Marchi , DAMAZO Amílcar Sabino
Published: February 2021

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POLÍTICA ESTADUAL DE ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA: AVALIAÇÃO DO INDICADOR PERCENTUAL DE CURA DE CASOS NOVOS DE HANSENÍASE
Authors: SILVA Maria Isabel Ferreira da , LYRA Ana Perez Pimenta de Menezes , LOPES Juliana Vanderlei , RAMOS Jéssica Suellen Barbosa Mendes , CARVALHO Maria Francisca Santos de , BEZERRA Merielly , FERRO Zenilva Mirian Soares
Published: February 2021

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A IMPORTÂNCIA DA VISITA DOMICILIAR DE ENFERMAGEM NO ACOMPANHAMENTO AO PACIENTE DE HANSENÍASE AINDA EM TRATAMENTO: RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA
Authors: TAVARES Clodis
Published: February 2021

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