bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pojęcie zaufania w społeczeństwie nowoczesnym i ponowoczesnym
Authors: Pasek Anna
Published: December 2020

Celem artykułu jest zaprezentowanie kluczowych cech (elementów) pojęcia zaufania w społeczeństwie nowoczesnym i ponowoczesnym. Na podstawie przeglądu wybranej literatury przedmiotu z lat 1967-2018 dokonano analizy modeli i definicji zaufania oraz podjęto próbę klasyfikacji tego pojęcia. Z badania wynika, że przemiany społeczne i cywilizacyjne mają wpływ na sposób definiowania zaufania.
İstanbul'da Kentsel Mekanın Gelişimi
Authors: Özker Serpil
Published: December 2020

Kentsel mekân, kent olgusunun ilk varoluşundan günümüze, toplum dinamiklerine bağlı olarak sürekli bir dönüşüm içindedir. Sosyo-kültürel, ekonomik ve siyasi değişimler, kentsel mekânın dönüşümü ve şekillenmesinde önemli rol oynamaktadır. Kentsel mekânın bu gelişim sürecinde, kentsel alana anlam yükleyen mimari ürün konuttur. Dolayısıyla bu süreçten ve değişimin yansımalarından etkilenen büyük kentlerden biri de İstanbul’dur. İstanbul’da 1950’li yıllarla birlikte hızla artan köyden kente göç, sonrasında çarpık yapılaşma gibi etkenler kontrol altına alınamayan kentsel dönüşüme imkân vermiştir. Konut, kentsel, kamusal alanlarla birlikte kurulan ilişkinin en önemli aktörü olmuş, dinamikleri etkisinde sürekli kendini yenilemiştir. Özellikle 1980’lerde imar düzenlemeleri ve konut talebi konut üretimlerinin artmasına neden olmuştur. Köyden kente göç, farklı ekonomik sınıfların belirginleşmesi, yüksek rant, konut piyasasındaki rekabet, sınıfsal ve mekânsal ayrışmayı ortaya çıkarmıştır. Bu sayede yüksek güvenlikli, korunaklı yeni yaşam alanlarının şekillenmesi de kaçınılmaz olmuştur. Kent çeperine yayılan konut alanlarındaki gelişim, kent merkezlerinde yıkıp-yapma ya da dikey yaşam alanları şeklinde büyüme göstermiştir. Bu anlamda yaşanan bu değişim ve gelişim, ekonomik imkânlar çerçevesinde kent merkezinden ayrışan, bireyi sosyal çevreden uzaklaştıran yaşam alanlarına dönüşmüştür. Dolayısıyla içe dönük bir toplum ya da toplum şartlarının ortaya çıkardığı ortak alanlar yeni yaşam merkezi olarak biçim kazanmıştır. İstanbul, yüksek rantlı sosyo-kültürel gelişimin gözardı edildiği konut projeleri ile mekansal anlamda ayrışmayı belirgin bir şekilde göstermektedir. Bu anlamda çalışmada, İstanbulda kent içi, kent çeperlerine yayılan ayrıcalıklı konutların kentsel ve mekânsal değişiminin irdelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu kapsamda, kentleşme, konut sektörü, sosyo-kültürel, ekonomik değişimlerin konut sektörüne etkisi, kent içi, kent dışı konut alanları ve kent mekânının sosyal yaşam çerçevesinde değişimi ele alınmıştır. Özellikle kent merkezi dışında gelişen konut alanlarının oluşum sürecini etkileyen nedenler ve bu alanların İstanbul içindeki yerleşimleri örnekler üzerinden incelenmiştir. Sonuç olarak İstanbul’da toplumsal ve kültürel yaşamın göstergesi olan konutun farklı yaklaşım, üretim biçimlerine rağmen, benzer özellikler ve ticari kaygılarla şekillenen, ayrıcalıklı ve ayrışmayı hissettiren, ekonomik sınıflar arasında kopukluğu ortaya çıkaran yaşam alanlarının belirgin bir şekilde ortaya çıktığı tespit edilmiştir.
Adsorption Potential of Nanocomposites for the Removal of Toxins in Healthcare
Authors: Shende Pravin , Devlekar Nikita P.
Published: December 2020

Industrial wastewater is one of the by-products of several industries, and it consists of
water that requires treatment before it is discharged into water bodies. The presence of toxins in
wastewater, such as dyes and heavy metals, is hazardous to human health and requires effective removal
to reduce environmental pollution. Industrial wastewater treatment has become a global concern
in healthcare and the environment leading to the development of various technologies for the
removal of toxins from wastewater. Various processes and technologies, such as advanced oxidation
processes, adsorption and membrane technology, show potential in treating industrial wastewater.
Another source of toxins in the form of pesticides is harmful to human health, leading to severe
health problems. Nanocomposites show potential as efficient adsorbents for the removal of toxins
owing to the enhanced adsorption capacity, promising physicochemical properties and high surfaceto-
volume ratio due to nanoscale dimension. Nanocomposites are cost-effective and efficient
nanoadsorbents for the removal of various toxins. This review focuses on the potential applications
of nanocomposites as adsorbents for the removal of toxins like dyes, heavy metals and pesticides
from wastewater and biological systems. The use of nanocomposites as efficient adsorbents in the
removal of toxins, various isotherm models, and adsorption kinetics applied in the mechanism of
adsorption is also discussed in the article. In the near future, nanocomposites may provide a simple,
economic and efficient adsorption system for the removal of toxins from wastewater and biological
systems.
BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS STRATEGY OF PROCESSED MUSHROOM IN EAST JAVA: A RESOURCE-BASED VIEW MODEL APPROACH
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Social Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Brawijaya, Haryati Novi , Mohamad Salleh Suraya ,   Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University Putra Malaysia, Choirunnisa Yusti Mauriska ,   Department of Agricultural Social Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Brawijaya
Published: December 2020

Mushrooms are one of the strategic agro-industrial commodities in Indonesia. It is because the mushroom market share for consumption is very high. People consume mushrooms as a snack, side dishes, and also as a main dish. The mushroom business in Malang Indonesia is very lively, especially in this city, there are many students and employees as consumers who like snacks on the sidelines of their activities. Due to many of those industries, the SME of mushroom needs to increase the production. Leading competitiveness in the product are the factors that must be kept by companies to be successful in their business. This research aims to understand the effect of tangible resources, entrepreneurship orientation, business uncertainty on competitive strategy, and the influence of competitive strategy on the company’s performance. The research uses methods such as quantitative descriptive analysis and inferential (SEM) based on Partial Least Square (PLS). Strategic resources, entrepreneurial orientation, and environmental uncertainty of mushroom small-medium enterprises have a direct effect more than an indirect effect. Strategic resources have the strongest significance if it is compared to entrepreneurial orientation and entrepreneurial uncertainty. Further research is needed to see the effect of competitive strategy on business performance.
COMPETITIVENESS MODELING AND SWOT STRATEGY ANALYSIS FOR TOURISM INDUSTRY IN EAST JAVA
Authors:   Magister of Management, Universitas Widyagama, Hermawati Adya , Suhermin Suhermin ,   Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Indonesia
Published: December 2020

The objective of this research is to identify the internal and external conditions of the tourism industry in East Java and also to find out the appropriate competitiveness model for this industry. Indicators in the questionnaire are proved to be valid in measuring competitiveness. It is found that each indicator has a significant effect on competitiveness. Strategically, it is identified that internal and external conditions of the tourism industry have high strength and high opportunity for supporting the Indonesian economy. The result of the preliminary study shows that not many previous researches are discussing how to improve the competitiveness of the tourism industry in East Java.
THE EFFECT OF ELECTRONIC WORD-OF-MOUTH, PRODUCT FEATURES, AND LIFESTYLE ON BRANDSWITCHING AMONG MILLENNIAL CONSUMERS IN E-COMMERCE INDUSTRY
Authors:   Faculty of Economic and Business, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia, Ari Nugroho Dian
Published: December 2020

The E-commerce industry was challenged with intense competition. Customers are easy to choose or switching any e-commerce websites for their reasons. This study aims to determine the effect of electronics word-of-mouth, product features, and lifestyle on brand-switching among millennial consumers in the e-commerce industry. It is explanatory research that was carried out at the millennial student of Universitas Brawijaya (University of Brawijaya), Indonesia. The data was collected using three methods: interview, questionnaire, and observation at the University of Brawijaya’s students. The object of this study was millennials customers, the user of e-commerce websites, especially college students. The sample was taken using non-probability sampling with a purposive sampling technique. Based on the results of the analysis and discussion, it can be concluded that electronic word-of-mouth, product features, and lifestyle influence consumers to switch from one e-commerce website to another.
LEARNING GEOMETRY AND VALUES FROM PATTERNS: ETHNOMATHEMATICS ON THE BATIK PATTERNS OF YOGYAKARTA, INDONESIA
Authors: Prahmana Rully Charitas Indra , D'Ambrosio Ubiratan
Published: December 2020

In general, many people still view mathematics as a subject that is far from reality and culture in everyday life. Historically, in fact, mathematics is very close to daily life and was developed by humans in response to the surrounding phenomena. Indonesia has diverse cultures, including in Yogyakarta. This culture can be used to explore mathematical concepts as a transformational effort to bring mathematics closer to the reality and perception of its people. Besides, we can use culture as the basis of learning mathematics in schools. Therefore, this study seeks to explore a mathematical concept of geometry transformation in the Yogyakarta batik pattern. This is an ethnography study. The research data were collected through observations, literature studies, and interviews with the batik culture practitioner and artist to understand the batik techniques and moral, historical, and philosophical values in each batik motif. This study's results indicate that in Yogyakarta batik, it uses the concept of geometry transformation in the making of Yogyakarta's unique Batik motif. Besides that, each motif or pattern also contains local values. These, namely moral, historical, and philosophical values, can be felt, reflected, and applied in daily life, such as values that teach leadership, good deeds, and so on.
Notas lingüísticas sobre el verbo en el dialecto “Bue” de los Murui
Authors: Calle R. Horacio
Published: December 2020

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Clasificación y notas sobre técnicas y el desarrollo histórico de las artesanías colombianas
Authors: Mora de Jaramillo Yolanda
Published: December 2020

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Myositis associated with carbon monoxide poisoning
Authors:   Division of Hyperbaric Medicine Intermountain Medical Center, Murray, Utah, and, Weaver Lindell K. ,   Intermountain LDS Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah U.S.,   Department of Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah U.S., Oliver L. Christine ,   Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Division of Occupational and Environmental Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Canada, Deru Kayla ,   Division of Hyperbaric Medicine Intermountain Medical Center, Murray, Utah, and, Stemmer-Rachamimov Anat O. ,   Pathology, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts U.S.
Published: December 2020

Introduction: Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning causes hypoxia and inflammation, which could adversely affect muscle. We could find no published information about CO poisoning causing myositis. Case report: A 53-year-old previously healthy female semi-truck driver had CO poisoning from a faulty diesel engine exhaust intermittently over three months, culminating in an episode of acute CO poisoning, with syncope after exiting the truck at the end of the three-month period. Neuropsychological symptoms immediately after the acute poisoning event were followed by the development of fatigue, weakness and myalgias within two months and a diagnosis of “polymyositis” within four months. C-reactive protein and creatine kinase were elevated. Electromyogram showed pure myopathy without sensory abnormalities. Occult malignancy was ruled out. Thigh muscle biopsy revealed severe inflammatory myopathy and myonecrosis. Muscle specialist pathologists interpreted the biopsy as toxic or viral inflammatory myopathy, not polymyositis, with CO poisoning as the likely etiology. She received steroids and mycophenolate. Nineteen months later, a repeat biopsy was negative for inflammation or myopathic process. Alternative diagnoses were ruled out by clinical investigation and her course over the next five years. Conclusions: This patient’s presentation and clinical course support a diagnosis of myositis from CO poisoning, although it is possible that the myositis was either idiopathic or post-viral (without evidence of a causative virus).
O CONCEITO DE EXPERIÊNCIA NOS TRABALHOS DE WILLIAM JAMES E JOHN DEWEY E O TEATRO IMPROVISACIONAL DE VIOLA SPOLIN
Authors: Ramaldes Karine
Published: December 2020

A partir da pesquisa bibliográfica relacionada com a prática pedagógica dos jogos teatrais, este artigo estabelece uma reflexão entre o sistema de Viola Spolin e o conceito de experiência, em algumas de suas abordagens, principalmente as reflexões a partir de William James e John Dewey. O estudo ocorre dentro do marco investigativo do mestrado e doutorado em Performances Culturais da Universidade Federal de Goiás.
VIEWPOINTS E OS JOGOS TEATRAIS
Authors: Silva Adriana Moreira
Published: December 2020

O texto é uma reflexão acerca de uma prática artístico-pedagógica realizada com adolescentes cuja perspectiva era a abordagem dos jogos teatrais de forma dialógica com os conceitos dos viewpoints. O resultado foi a elaboração de uma experiência que permitiu a reflexão sobre os modos contemporâneos de ensino em teatro e as possibilidades de reelaboração de teatralidades dentro do espaço escolar.
A ASCENSÃO DO GURU
Authors: Schwartz Gary
Published: December 2020

Este artigo é um depoimento de Gary Schwartz, foi redigido especialmente para esta publicação dos 40 anos dos jogos teatrais de Viola Spolin. Retoma brevemente como floresceu a improvisação nos Estados Unidos e como ela foi se modificando ao longo dos anos.
[ID 38878] AVALIAÇÃO DO MEDO DE QUEDA, CONFIANÇA NO EQUILÍBRIO, MARCHA E EQUILÍBRIO CORPORAL DE IDOSAS PRATICANTES REGULARES DO MÉTODO PILATES
Authors: De maio Nascimento Marcelo , Príncipe Nunes Cássia Poliana , Dantas Passos Rosa Eddie Nara , Silva de Menezes Deborah , Pereira Eugênio Ana Carolina , Teles Silva Paloma Sthefane , Ferreira Vieira de Oliveira Lucas Vinícius
Published: December 2020

Objetivo: Avaliar o desempenho de mulheres idosas praticantes regulares do método Pilates em testes de marcha e equilíbrio corporal, assim como, a percepção do medo de queda e da confiança no equilíbrio, além de estimar o risco de queda da população avaliada. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo do tipo transversal observacional descritivo, desenvolvido com 254 mulheres (67,35±5,20 anos), praticantes regulares do método Pilates, com e sem histórico de quedas. Foram utilizados os seguintes instrumentos: Questionário (sociodemográfico, comorbidades, medicamentos e histórico de quedas), Mini-exame do estado mental de saúde (MEEM), Falls efficacy scale (FES), Balance confidence scale (ABC), Teste de equilíbrio corporal (TEC), Dynamic gait index (DGI), Time up and go (TUG), incluindo sua versão motora (TUGm) e cognitiva (TUGc). Resultados: Sexagenárias e septuagenárias mostraram desempenho satisfatório na avaliação da marcha na condição simples TUG (p
[ID 45740] A AUTOESTIMA E A INSATISFAÇÃO CORPORAL ESTÃO ASSOCIADAS AOS MOTIVOS PARA A PRÁTICA DE HIDROGINÁSTICA EM MULHERES IDOSAS?
Authors: Vicentini de Oliveira Daniel , Jordão Adrieli Camila , Morais Freire Gabriel Lucas , Dias Antunes Mateus , Andrade do Nascimento Júnior José Roberto
Published: December 2020

Objetivo: Analisar a associação da autoestima e a insatisfação corporal com os motivos para a prática de hidroginástica em idosas. Metodologia: Participaram 70 idosas praticantes de hidroginástica em academias na Cidade de Maringá-PR, há no mínimo três meses. Como instrumentos foram utilizados um questionário sociodemográfico, a Escala de autoestima de Rosemberg, a Escala de silhuetas e o Exercise motivation inventory (EMI-2). A análise dos dados foi conduzida por meio dos testes de Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Mann-Whitney, correlação de Spearman e Path Analysis (p < 0,05). Resultados: Os resultados evidenciaram que as idosas com presença de distúrbio de autoestima são mais motivadas para competir e serem reconhecidas socialmente. As idosas satisfeitas com o próprio corpo são mais motivadas a praticar a hidroginástica para a prevenção de doenças. Ocorreu correlação significativa (p < 0,05) do fator de condição física com a autoestima (r = 0,28) e do fator de diversão com a autoestima (r = 0,32). O modelo de Path analysis revelou que a autoestima apresentou efeito moderado sobre os fatores de condição física (β=0,22) e diversão (β=0,24). Conclusão: Concluiu-se que a autoestima e a insatisfação corporal são fatores intervenientes na motivação de idosas para a prática de atividade física. Ressalta-se que a autoestima pode favorecer a busca pela atividade física para melhorar a saúde física e para a diversão.
[ID 48169] PREVALÊNCIA DE INATIVIDADE FÍSICA E FATORES ASSOCIADOS EM ESTUDANTES DO ESTADO DE PERNAMBUCO
Authors: Gonzaga Cavalcanti Lailah Maria Luiza , Oliveira da Silva Alison , Cunha Soares Fernanda , Gomes Virgílio Barros Mauro , Bezerra Jorge
Published: December 2020

Objetivo: Estimar a prevalência de adolescentes inativos fisicamente e identificar fatores associados a esse comportamento. Metodologia: Estudo transversal de abrangência estadual, realizado com 6002 adolescentes do ensino médio do Estado Pernambuco. Foi utilizado o questionário "Global school-based student health survey" (GSHS) aplicado em forma de entrevista coletiva. Os possíveis fatores associados pesquisados foram o sexo, a idade, a cor da pele, o local de residência, a escolaridade materna, o trabalho, o turno, a série e a participação nas aulas de educação física. O desfecho utilizado foi inatividade física, categorizada em sim/não. Foi realizada a análise descritiva, o teste Qui-quadrado e para análise multivariada foi utilizada a regressão logística binária. Resultado: A prevalência de adolescentes classificados como inativos fisicamente foi de 56,0%, sendo a proporção maior de meninas, classificadas como fisicamente inativas 66,6% quando comparado aos meninos (38,6%). As meninas tiveram 3 (IC:2,6-3,2) vezes mais chance de serem inativas quando comparadas aos meninos. Os adolescentes que não participavam das aulas de educação física tiveram 2,4 (IC:2,1-2,8) vezes mais chance de serem inativos. Conclusão: A prevalência de adolescentes inativos fisicamente foi alta, particularmente entre as meninas. Ademais, não participar das aulas de educação física esteve associado a maiores prevalências de inatividade física, o que ressalta a importância dessas aulas para os adolescentes. Assim, são necessárias estratégias em saúde pública visando difundir e estimular a adesão à prática de atividades físicas pelos adolescentes.
PREDICTING FACTORS OF DECANNULATION IN CHILDREN WITH TRACHEOSTOMY
Authors: Unal Fusun , Atag Emine , Telhan Leyla , Teber Burcu , Karakoc Fazilet , Oktem Sedat
Published: December 2020

Objectives: Our aim was to determine the treatable causes to increase
the chance of decannulation success. For this purpose we evaluated the
differences between the patients who succesfully decannulated and the
patients who still has tracheostomy. Metods: A retrospective cohort
study was conducted based on medical records of all pediatric patients
with tracheostomy in a single centre. Results: Decannulation was
successfully achieved in 59 patients (34.5%) of total 171 patients with
tracheostomy between the years 2012-2019. Median duration of
tracheostomy was 41.5 and 12 months in patients who remained with
tracheostomy and decannulated respectively. Neurological disorders were
higher in patients remained with tracheostomy, congenital heart disease
and airway abnormalities were higher in decannulated patients. Presence
of bacterial colonization (3.8-fold), history of invasive respiratory
support following tracheostomy (2.9-fold), and having any neurological
disorder and/or comorbidity (5.2-fold) were significantly associated
lower rates of decannulation. Almost 33 % of patients had bacterial
colonization and colonization rates were higher in patients who needed
invasive respiratory support following tracheostomy placement
(p<0.001), patients with feeding/swallowing problems (p=0.005)
and neurological disorders(0.002). There was significant correlation
between duration of tracheostomy and bacterial colonization rates
(p=0.008). But after analysing with logistic regression only having a
neurological disorder was associated with bacterial colonization (OR=
2.9; 95% Cl: 1.15-7.47 p=0.024). Conclusion: While conducting
decanulation assessment, the presence of colonization should be
considered. Future prospective researchs are necessary in order to
determine the role of chronic colonization on decannulation success.
Awareness and Attitude of Primary Healthcare Patients towards Telehealth in Cairo, Egypt
Authors: Shoman Sara , Emara Tamer , Saber Heba Gamal , Allam Mohamed
Published: December 2020

Background: Telehealth is delivering health care services remote from
healthcare facilities using telecommunications and virtual technology.
Egypt is aiming to reach Universal Health Coverage; this increases the
demand of telehealth in routine health services. Telehealth benefits are
increasing access to expertise in difficultly reached geographical areas
with no available medical teams and may be used as fast first aid. It
could also minimize costs of hospitals, as patients can be monitored
remotely even from home. As for barriers, especially in developing
countries, are the unavailable infrastructure and the resistance of
patients. Objective: To measure the awareness of telehealth among
attendees of primary health care units and their acceptance of
application of telehealth. Methodology: This was a cross sectional study
among attendees of primary health units. A sample size was calculated to
be 162. A valid Arabic interview questionnaire was designed, and 170
questionnaires were filled by attendees. Ethical issues were considered.
Results: Awareness percentage of telehealth among attendees was 64.7%
while willingness to implement telehealth was 78%. Both awareness and
willingness were significantly associated with age groups, residence,
socioeconomic status and presence of computer with net access.
Conclusion: It is concluded that a large percentage of attendees to
primary health care centers are aware of telehealth and are willing to
implement it. The major cause of refusal to implement telehealth was due
ignorance of using telecommunication devices and the desire to be in
close contact with the physicians.
Bioavailability and toxicity variation of benzo[a]pyrene in three soil-wheat systems: Indicators of soil quality
Authors: Teng Yong , Zhou Qixing
Published: December 2020

Benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P) as a representative polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons is concerned by global scientists in various fields, but
its biological and biochemical actions in soil-wheat systems are still
rarely reported. The B[a]P as a ubiquitous soil pollutant possesses
varied contents in real environment, and herein was studied in systems
of soil and wheat to obtain relative results to reveal their variations
in different systems. Its bioavailability (extractability and
bioaccumulation) and basic biological toxicity were tested based on
three typical soil types (red, black, and brown) in China and spiked
amounts (0.1, 1, and 10 mg/kg) with several orders of magnitude. Results
showed that B[a]P concentrations in soil-wheat systems extracted by
HPCD were insignificantly (p > 0.05) higher than Tenax-TA,
and varied with soil types and spiked concentrations. Besides, the root
and shoot length were mostly inhibited, in a range of -21.85%-26.35%
and -0.48%-54.85%, respectively, by B[a]P in different soil types
and increased with its increasing concentration. Comparatively, higher
bioconcentration factor and translocation factor values were observed
under lower group in red soil-wheat systems, and higher spiked groups in
black and brown soil-wheat systems. Moreover, inhibitive effects posed
by B[a]P were mainly targeted at wheat shoots in these soils. The
simultaneous studies provided a comparable knowledge of B[a]P in
ecosystems of different soil types combined with different plant species
due to lots of variations, further to serve for contaminated soil
remediation and sustainable agricultural management.
Colony-level mechanisms of thermal tolerance regulation in the ant Ectatomma ruidum
Authors: McGlynn Terrence , Clifton Elizabeth , Escamilla Sasha , Garcia Jade , Santizo Ashley , Tafoya Diana
Published: December 2020

1. Insects spend energy to function in high temperature environments,
and because social insects employ a division of labor, it is likely that
thermal tolerance varies among individuals in the colony, based on the
tasks that they perform. 2. Foraging workers of the ant Neotropical ant
Ectatomma ruidum are known to show temporal differences in thermal
tolerance, with greater tolerance in hot afternoons, relative to cool
mornings. 3. We developed three hypotheses that can account for temporal
differences in thermal tolerance among workers: Thermal Acclimation,
Division of Labor, and Circadian Rhythm. 4. We tested these hypotheses
with a pair of experiments that involved the measurement of thermal
persistence of ants at a constant temperature in time-to-failure assays.
The first experiment compared ants with different behavioral roles in
colonies, and the second compared colonies subjected to thermal
manipulations, then iteratively sampled at daily thermal maxima and
minima. 5. We found robust support for the Circadian Rhythm and Thermal
Acclimation Hypotheses, and little support for the Division of Labor
Hypothesis. Colonies of this species integrate multiple mechanisms of
adapting to thermal challenges including time of day, ambient
temperature, and the behavioral context of individual workers.
How “Monetization” Really Works—Examples from Nations’ Policy Responses to COVID-19
Authors: Felipe Jesus , Fullwiler Scott , Estrada Gemma , Jaber Maria Hanna , Magadia Mary Ann , Patagan Remrick
Published: December 2020

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has forced governments to provide stimulus packages amid falling tax revenues, prompting debate on “monetization” of government debt. Drawing on selected country experiences, this paper shows through actual central bank operations and accounting that “monetization,” commonly equated with “printing money,” is operationally impossible and that inflationary concerns are misplaced.
High Prevalence of Advanced Liver Fibrosis Assessed by Transient Elastography Among U.S. Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Ciardullo Stefano , Monti Tommaso , Perseghin Gianluca
Published: December 2020

Objective: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is an important risk
factor for the progression of metabolic liver disease to advanced fibrosis.
Here, we provide an estimate of the prevalence of steatosis and fibrosis in US
adults with T2DM based on transient elastography (TE) and identify factors
associated with these conditions.

Research
Design and Methods: This is a
cross-sectional study of US adults with T2DM participating in the 2017-2018
cycle of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey who were
evaluated by TE. Hepatic steatosis and fibrosis were diagnosed by the median
value of Controlled Attenuation Parameter (CAP) and Liver Stiffness Measurement
(LSM), respectively.

Results: Among the 825 patients with reliable TE exams, 484
(53.7%) were assessed using the M probe and 341 (46.3%) using the XL probe.
Liver steatosis (CAP≥274 dB/m), advanced fibrosis (LSM≥9.7 Kpa) and cirrhosis
(LSM≥13.6 Kpa) were present in 73.8% (95% CI 68.5%-78.5%), 15.4% (95% CI
12.2%-19.0%) and 7.7% (95% CI 4.8%-11.9%) of patients, respectively. Mean age
of patients with advanced fibrosis and cirrhosis was 63.7 ± 2.2 years and 57.8
± 1.6 years, respectively. In the multivariable logistic regression model, body
mass index (BMI), non-African American ethnicity and alanine aminotransferase
levels were independent predictors of steatosis, while BMI, non-African
American ethnicity, aspartate aminotransferase and gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase
levels were independent predictors of advanced fibrosis.

Conclusions: Prevalence of both liver steatosis and fibrosis are
high in patients with T2DM from the US and obesity is a major risk factor. Our
results support the screening of these conditions among diabetic patients.
Introduksjon til fokusnummer: Norge, nordområdene og utenrikspolitikk
Authors: Østhagen Andreas
Published: December 2020

Når regjeringen legger fram en ny stortingsmelding om nordområdene høsten 2020, er det nesten et tiår siden forrige melding ble presentert. Veldig mye har endret seg siden da, ikke minst i form av Kinas fremvekst, økt spenning mellom NATO og Russland, og en reaksjonær amerikansk president. Nordområdene og hele det sirkumpolare Arktis har blitt en arena for symbolpolitikk og militær øvelsesaktivitet, samtidig som de arktiske landene fortsetter å samarbeide om en rekke saker. Midt i dette står Norge. Denne introduksjonsartikkelen til fokusnummeret om Norge, nordområdene og utenrikspolitikk trekker de store linjene i utviklingen de seneste årene med hensyn på Norges posisjon og rolle. Den introduserer også de andre bidragene og peker på noen av de mest aktuelle funnene som vi bli diskutert.
Abstract in English:Introduction to Focus Issue: Norway, the High North and Foreign PolicyWhen the Norwegian government presents a new report to the parliament on its High North policy in the autumn of 2020, almost a decade has passed since the previous report was presented. A lot has changed since then, not least in the form of China’s emergence, increased tensions between NATO and Russia, and a reactionary US president. The High North and the entire circumpolar Arctic have become an arena for symbol politics and military exercise activity, while the Arctic countries continue to co-operate on a number of issues. In the middle of this is Norway. This introductory article to the focus issue on Norway, the High North and foreign policy examines the broad lines of developments in recent years with regard to Norway’s position and role in the north. It also introduces the other contributions and points to some of the most relevant findings that are being discussed.
Mennesker, muligheter og norske interesser i nord – ny giv for nordområdepolitikken
Authors: Eriksen Søreide Ine
Published: December 2020

Internasjonalt samarbeid er under press. Stormaktrivalisering og økende proteksjonisme er på fremmarsj. Arktis påvirkes av geopolitiske endringer. Dette er trendene som gjør seg gjeldende når regjeringen nå legger frem en ny stortingsmelding om nordområdene.
Worlds of many languages. Transformations in fictional text universes
Authors: Lundström Stefan , Svensson Anette
Published: December 2020

This article presents a study of how meaning is created when participating in a fictional text universe, and thereby provides insight into literacy aspects of recreational use of fictional stories. The analysed material consists of transcriptions of pen-and-paper role-playing sessions. The results show that the role-players transform fragments of information from different languages, modalities and semiotic systems into the situated practice of role-playing. In the conclusion, the competence to transform in relation to the role-playing, and in a wider context to participate in text universes, is discussed as a multiliteracies competence needed in the situated activity. The way in which language and communication is used requires, among other things, the ability to integrate different languages, modalities and semiotic systems, which in turn opens up new perspectives on what literacy in a recreational use of text universes can be.
Analisis Pengaruh Citra Gelap, Normal, Terang Terhadap Wavelet Orthogonal
Authors: Kristianti Novera , Purnawati Niwayan , Rolando Bryand
Published: December 2020

Abstract. An image is classified into dark, normal, and bright image. The images are grouped in the dark images according to the histogram and the mu value. An image consists of information and redundancies. The use of wavelet is considered effective in image compression and it does not only cut down the memory usage but also it makes devices work faster. In this study, an analysis in conducted on the influence of dark, normal, and bright images on the orthogonal wavelet. Peak Signal to Noise Ratio (PSNR) is used to compare 17 functions of wavelet orthogonal in the image compression of dark, normal, and bright images. PSNR is a measurement parameter commonly used for measuring the quality of image reconstruction which is then compared with the original image. Compression ratio is used to measure the reduction of the data size after the compression process. Based on the research on the dark, normal, and bright image, the findings reveal that bright image has got the lowest PNSR value at all image testing while the normal image has the highest PSNR value at the wavelet orthogonal application. Keywords : Image compression, Orthogonal wavelet, PSNR, compression ratio.Abstrak. Suatu citra dikelompokkan menjadi citra gelap, citra normal, dan citra terang. Pengelompokan citra menjadi warna gelap terlihat dari histogram dan nilai rerata intensitas (mu). Citra terdiri atas informasi dan redudansi. Penggunaan wavelet dinilai efektif dalam kompresi citra dan menurunkan penggunaan memori serta membuat perangkat menjadi lebih cepat. Pada penelitian ini, dilakukan analisis pengaruh citra gelap, citra normal, dan citra terang terhadap wavelet orthogonal. Peak Signal to Noise Ratio (PSNR) digunakan untuk membandingkan 17 fungsi wavelet orthogonal dalam kompresi citra gelap, citra normal, dan citra terang. PSNR adalah parameter ukur yang sering digunakan untuk pengukuran kualitas gambar rekonstruksi, yang lalu dibandingkan dengan gambar asli. Rasio kompresi digunakan untuk mengukur pengurangan ukuran data setelah proses kompresi. Berdasarkan penelitian pada citra gelap, citra normal, dan citra terang diperoleh bahwa citra terang menghasilkan nilai PSNR paling kecil untuk seluruh citra uji dan citra normal menghasilkan nilai PSNR paling besar dalam penerapan wavelet orthogonal. Kata kunci : Kompresi citra, Wavelet orthogonal, PSNR, rasio kompresi.
Pengaruh Toilet Training Media Balloon dengan Tehnik Modelling Terhadap Bina Diri (BAB & BAK) Anak Down syndrome
Authors: Radina Radina
Published: December 2020

Pada penelitian ini yang menjadi sasaran subjek yang akan diteliti adalah anak dengan hambatan intelektual  (down syndrome). Tujuan penelitian mengembangkan tehnik modelling pembelajaran keterampilan bina diri pada anak down syndrome dengan toilet training sesuai dengan karakteristik dan kebutuhan siswa down syndrome. Dalam membelajarkan toilet training pada down syndrome diantaranya dapat menggunakan  media balloon.  Jenis penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan jenis penelitian SSR. Teknik pengumpulan data observasi langsung, dokumentasi serta wawancara. Metode pengumpulan data analisis kemampuan toilet training. Hasil dianalisis meliputi jumlah pengamatan dalam kondisi awal sebanyak 8x dan kondisi intervensi sebanyak 52 sesi/minggu. Hasil penelitian ditujukan untuk analisis data dalam kondisi dan analisis data antara kondisi menunjukkan perubahan kemampuan pelatihan toilet X  ke arah yang lebih baik, terbukti dari data yang diperoleh selama kondisi baseline, hanya 37, 5% sedangkan data yang diperoleh selama kondisi intervensi pada 50 hingga 52 sesi kemampuan anak untuk pelatihan toilet adalah 100%.
Evaluasi Program Pembelajaran Metode Ummi dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Membaca Al-Qur’an di SMP
Authors: Wahyuni Sita Nila , Aisyah Nurul
Published: December 2020

The aims of this research is to analyze context, input, process, and product of Tahfidz Al-Qur’an program at SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Gamping. The type of this research is evaluative research with a qualitative approach and use an evaluation model of CIPP (Context, Process, Input, Product)by Stufflebeam. Data collection techniques with observation, interview, and documentation. Analysis of this data using data reduction and conclusion. The results of this study are (1) in the context component, the goals and objectives of Tahfidz Al-qur’an program have been a means category that has a purpose to inculcate the Quranic values and familiarize the atmosphere of the Qur’an in life. (2) in the input, the component shows that the input of teachers, methods, and facilities have been a quite good category, but in teacher input still lack educator to guide tahfidz to be more effective in guiding, while input means to study Tahfidz still less comfortable because there is no place specifically so as not to disturbed student concentration (3) in the process component shows that the implementation schedule is held every day, the target of memorization is 2 juz, but in the achievement of the target, not all student can achieve 2 juz (4) in the product, component shows the results and impact of the Tahfidz program can be categorized well. And the completeness of the achievement of Tahfidz Al-Qur’an program has a value 50 % and categorized “means”.
Aumento de coroa estética sem elevação de retalho – abordagem minimamente invasiva
Authors: Sukekava Flavia , Luiz Julia Helena , Palma Paloma , Luiz Jaques
Published: December 2020

Gummy smile is a characteristic in which the patient exposes more than 2 mm of keratinized gingiva in forced smile. With a multifactorial cause, its correct planning depends directly on the correct diagnosis. Usually, the procedures that involve manipulation and the enlargement of the aesthetical crown lengthening are surgical. The objective of this case series was to show the advantages of surgical crown augmentation surgery in aesthetic areas with minimally invasive techniques. Three cases of gummy smile were presented, with different treatment plans and techniques for execution. In the 3 cases, bone removal was performed with piezoelectric ultrasound, which made the postoperative more comfortable for patients. These cases illustrate the use of technology to reduce morbidity in patients who need to undergo bone removal to treat gingival smile.
Time-varying equity premium forecasts based on industry indexes
Authors: Silva Nuno
Published: December 2020

Various studies report that the ability of industry indexes to predict the broad market disappeared during the most recent years. I revisit this theme using more flexible switching models and imposing economically motivated constraints on the predictions. My results show that traditional constant coefficients linear models are unable to forecast the stock market over the period considered, but restricting the equity premium to be non-negative, five industries predict the market. I also show that the Markov-switching models exhibit a dismal performance, which is even worse than the ones from the constant coefficients model. Finally, I test a model with two regimes- recession and expansion- which are identified in real-time through the Arouba-Diebold-Scotti Business Conditions Index. Using this model, I find that 8 out of 33 industries can successfully forecast the market. Furthermore, a mean-variance investor who bases his decisions on it obtains sizeable utility gains, relative to another investor who uses, exclusively, the historical returns.
The Influence of the Infomercial in New Zealand
Authors: Johnson Rosser
Published: December 2020

New Zealand television networks introduced infomercials (30 minute advertisements designed to appear as if they are programmes) in late 1993. Although infomercials date from the 1950s in the USA, they were unknown in this country and quickly came to be seen as a peculiarly “intense” form of hyper-commercial broadcasting. This article aims to sketch out the cultural importance of the infomercial by analysing historical published primary sources (from the specialist and general press) as they reflect the views and opinions that resulted from the introduction of the infomercial. Specifically, it outlines the three main areas where that cultural importance was located. It concludes by analysing the significance of the cultural impact of the infomercial, both within broadcasting and within wider society.
“A Lucid lecturess”: The Voices of New Zealand’s Silent Cinema
Authors: Hoar Peter
Published: December 2020

This article attempts to record some of the faint echoes left from the days of silent cinema in New Zealand. Sound has been an integral part of cinematic experience in New Zealand since the very first exhibitions during 1895 but the acoustic dimension of film has been little explored by local historians and media scholars. Cinema audiences listened as much as they watched and these sounds were generated by many sources from gramophones to orchestras. This article concentrates on just one aspect of this richly polyphonic cinematic soundscape: the human voice. Through a discussion of the ways in which lecturers, actors, and audiences used their voices as films were played, this article recovers important aspects of how films were experienced in New Zealand before the arrival of synchronised sound and pictures during the late 1920s.
Is the Progress of Children with ASD in a Behavioural Therapy Programme Influenced by Parents’ Hyper-Systemizing?
Authors: RAD Florina , MIHAILESCU Ilinca , BUICĂ Alexandra , STANCU Mihaela , ANDREI Emanuela , IONESCU Malvina , DOBRESCU Iuliana
Published: December 2020

"Background. In an attempt to find genetic explanations for the heterogeneous characteristics of autistic patients, research has shown that parents of autistic children are more likely than parents of neurotypical children to exhibit autistic-like characteristics, meeting the criteria for the so-called “broad autism phenotype” . Subclinical autistic traits have been identified in the families of children with ASD, in both fathers and mothers, but the way in which specific parental phenotypes influence the child’s pathology remains unclear.
Methods. This study aimed to analyse the progress that a group of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have made during a behavioural therapy programme and the way their evolution has been influenced by the parents’ systemizing level. 52 participants (aged 2 to 5 years old) diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and both of their parents were included in the study. The severity of ASD symptomatology was assessed using the ADOS-G instrument, at the beginning of the study (T0) and after one year of behavioural therapy as well (T1), while the parents’ systemizing level was evaluated using the self-report Systemizing Quotient (SQ).
Results. The ADOS-G scores showed a significant improvement after one year of therapy in both Communication and Social Interaction domains. Only the fathers` systemizing level (SQF) had a significant effect on the ADOS-G scores after one year of therapy, with greater improvements reported for children having fathers with higher SQF scores.
Conclusion. The significance of these findings is discussed in relation to the empathizing-systemizing (E-S) theory. We consider that it’s particularly important to continue investigating the way that specific parents’ traits, including their systemizing level or their possible broad autism phenotype, can influence the severity of their children’s ASD or the outcome of the behavioural intervention."
All the Faces of Research on Borderline Personality Pathology: Drawing Future Trajectories through a Network and Cluster Analysis of the Literature
Authors: BENZI Ilaria M.A. , DI PIERRO Rossella , DE CARLI Pietro , CRISTEA Ioana Alina , CIPRESSO Pietro
Published: December 2020

"Borderline Personality Disorder is a severe condition that affects self and interpersonal dimensions and emotional and behavioral regulation. Since the last decades of the 20th century, an impressive amount of research and clinical contributions on BPD came from specific fields such as psychiatry, clinical psychology, psychopharmacology, and, more recently, cognitive neuroscience. All contributions tackled the challenges of finding reliable diagnostic categories, highlighting detailed developmental trajectories, and fostering effective treatment protocols. However, as results come from different areas, it is often challenging to depict a coherent and yet multifaceted framework on this topic. In this study, we conducted a scientometric analysis of the available literature on BPD to provide a systematic and comprehensive overview of research on BPD and emphasize historical changes, intertwining between fields and new areas of investigation. Results clearly show the evolution of research on BPD starting from the initial development of the construct, passing through the studies on treatment efficacy, the results of longitudinal studies, the advances in cognitive neurosciences, and the recent dimensional conceptualization in DSM-5. Moreover, it emphasizes promising areas of investigation, such as the relations of BPD with NSSI, ADHD, and vulnerable features of narcissism."
Insights on the Indian Ocean Tectonics and Geophysics Supported by GMT.
Authors: Lemenkova Polina
Published: December 2020

This paper presented analyzed and summarized data on geological and geophysical settings about the tectonics and geological structure of the seafloor of the Indian Ocean by thematic visualization of the topographic, geophysical and geological data. The seafloor topography of the Indian Ocean is very complex which includes underwater hills, isolated mountains, underwater canyons, abyssal and accumulative plains, trenches. Complex geological settings explain seismic activity, repetitive earthquakes, and tsunami. Understanding and prognosis of the disastrous and catastrophic geological events is strongly based on correct data analysis, modelling and visualization. An important feature of this paper is mapping multi-source high-resolution data by GMT. Data include raster grids in NetCDF and GRD formats: ETOPO1, geologic and marine free-air gravity data, EGM96, age, spreading rates, and spreading asymmetry of the ocean crust by NOAA, total sediment thickness. Data were visualized by GMT modules to compare and analyze geophysical and geological settings of the Indian Ocean. Visualization reveled correlations between high bathymetric variations of the oceanic seafloor, distribution of main geological seafloor fabric: Southwest, Southeast, Mid and Carlsberg ridges. Tectonic maps were plotted to perform comparative analysis of several variables: crust age, spreading half rates (mm/yr), asymmetries in crustal accretion on conjugate ridge flanks (%), variations in the geopotential and gravimetric models. Being the warmest of the world’s ocean, Indian Ocean has specific climatic conditions (repetitive monsoons, tsunamis, cyclones and storms), complex geologic seafloor structure with triple junction and unique geographic settings. Presented paper contribut ed to the regional studies of the Indian Ocean.
High water flow periods for the rivers from Someşean Plateau
Authors: Sorocovschi V.
Published: December 2020

The period of high water flow from rivers is a complex phenomenon, which manifests itself in the form of large waters and floods. High flow periods are an important phase in the runoff of rivers, both by their extreme nature and by the effects they can produce on the components of the environment. The paper analyses several aspects related to the periods of water runoff from rivers: genetic factors, frequency, and temporal and spatial parameters of large waters and floods, case studies of the most representative floods, environmental, social and economic effects induced by floods.
Otras delincuencias en América Latina, 1880-1920
Authors: Pulido Esteva Diego
Published: December 2020

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Authors: Pulido Herráez Begoña
Published: December 2020

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