bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Responses of phytoplankton benthic propagules to macronutrient enrichment and varying light intensities: elucidation from monsoonal estuaries
Authors: Patil Jagadish S , Sathish K
Published: July 2021

The ecological importance of phytoplankton-benthic-propagules (PBP) from coastal sediments, except tropical-monsoonal-estuaries/coast, is well documented. Monsoonal estuaries recieves a high amount of benthic suspension (sediments, other detritus, PBP, and nutrients) due to high river-discharge during monsoon, bringing drastic changes in the environment (affecting water transparency, macronutrients concentration, and salinity), which in turn influence the plankton and phytoplankton per se. This study elucidates PBP germination and subsequent growth representing downstream, midstream, and upstream locations of monsoon-influenced Mandovi-Zuari riverine systems (Goa, India), to macronutrients (nitrate, phosphate, silicate, and in-combination) and light-intensities at higher salinity. Since, PBP, after introduction to estuary, experience higher salinity conditions with reduced river-discharge salinity of ~35 PSU was selected. Diatoms dominated the viable PBP community, but the maximum growth and sustained photosynthetic activity were observed when macronutrients were supplied in combination then individual supply. Here, the utility of the variable fluorescence technique in PBP resurrection (detection of viability and responses) was also explored. The PBP lag-period was similar for macronutrients but decreased with an increase in light-intensity. For PBP (germination and photosynthetic activity), light-intensities drive the rate of improvement/development, whereas the nutrients are essential for maintaining vegetative population upon germination. The PBP dominance of common planktonic species (Skeletonema and Thalassiosira) along the river also signifies the role of seawater intrusion in distribution. Both species are light-sensitive, responded similarly, and known to cause single species blooms and contributed significantly to the total community in the region, but on different occasions depending on the species tolerance to salinity.
Long-Term Effectiveness of the Midwifery Initiated Oral Health-Dental Service Program on Maternal Oral Health Knowledge, Preventative Dental Behaviours and the Oral Health Status Of Children In Australia
Authors: George Ajesh , Kong Ariana , Sousa Mariana , Villarosa Amy , Ajwani Shilpi , Dahlen Hannah , Bhole Sameer , Yaacoub Albert , Srini Ravi , Johnson Maree
Published: July 2021

Background: Early childhood caries remains a public health challenge and many interventions to manage this disease have focused on prevention during early infancy. Promoting oral health during pregnancy may also improve the oral health of children, however, there is limited evidence in Australia. The Midwifery Initiated Oral Health-Dental Service (MIOH-DS) was developed to train midwives to promote maternal oral health and a large trial showed the program substantially improved the oral health status, knowledge and behaviours of pregnant women. This study evaluated the long-term effectiveness of the program (post trial) on maternal oral health knowledge, preventative dental behaviours, and early childhood caries in offspring.Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted in three large metropolitan health services in Sydney, Australia. The study followed 204 women and their children three to four years after participating in the original MIOH-DS trial (intervention and control groups). The outcome measures included child dental decay (cariogenic bacteria), and a maternal oral health knowledge and behaviours questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the main outcomes and a regression model was constructed to explore predictors of dental decay among children.Results: There were no significant differences across the outcome measures between the MIOH-DS participants (mother/child) and control groups except for a small difference in maternal oral health knowledge. Most mothers across both groups demonstrated high oral health knowledge and positive oral health practices, and the regression model found that these outcomes provided a protective effect (low levels of bacteria and dental caries) among children. Some aspects of oral health remained poorly understood by mothers across both groups―the oral health impact of sugary foods and drinks, at-risk feeding practices, and the recommended age for first dental visits.Conclusions: The long-term impact of the program demonstrates the effectiveness of improving maternal oral health knowledge and preventative behaviours to reduce the risk of early childhood caries, although the specific effect of the MIOH-DS program was not found. Although oral health knowledge was high across participants the findings suggest the need for reinforced education around feeding, diet and dental visiting through postnatal early childhood services to show sustained improvements.
Less Blood Loss With Tranexamic Acid in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Using the Direct Anterior Approach: a One-center Retrospective Observational Study
Authors: Zhu Xian-Ren , Wang Lei , Li Hong-Wei , Zha Guo-Chun
Published: July 2021

Background: It is still not known whether tranexamic acid is beneficial for the minimally invasive surgical approach to total hip arthroplasty (THA). This study seeks to investigate the efficacy and safety of intravenous tranexamic acid (TXA) in primary THA via the direct anterior approach (DAA). Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data on 70 patients with non-traumatic avascular necrosis of the femoral head who underwent total hip arthroplasty (THA) via the DAA between October 2017 and October 2018. Patients were divided into two groups: TXA group (39 patients who did receive 1.5g TXA intravenously) and control group (31 patients who did not receive TXA). Patients were assessed by the operative time, postoperative hemoglobin (HB) drop, transfusion rate, postoperative length of hospital stays (LHS), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and Harris hip score (HHS).Results: The total blood loss, hidden blood loss, and postoperative HB drop in the TXA group were significantly lower than those in the control group (p < 0.05). There was no statistical difference in terms of intraoperative blood loss, operation time, transfusion rate, postoperative LHS, HHS, and the incidence of DVT between the two groups (p > 0.05). Conclusion: TXA may be reduce perioperative blood loss and not increase complications, in THA via the DAA.
Recyclable Bacterial Cellulose Aerogel for Oil and Water Separation
Authors: Yan Zhuofeng , Zhu Kaixiao , Li Xiangqi , Wu Xiao
Published: July 2021

Bacterial cellulose (BC) aerogel has great potential in treating oil spill and organic pollutant. However, its inherent hydrophilicity and poor rigidity limit its practical application and recyclability. In this study, elastically compressible and high oil-absorbing aerogels were developed by freeze-drying aqueous suspensions with appropriate BC concentrations, followed by a chemical vapor deposition of methyltrimethoxysilane with ammonia as catalyst. The modified aerogel shows high water contact angle of 142° and enhanced compression resistance. The effect of BC concentration on the adsorption capacity and recyclability of aerogel has been investigated. The results show that the aerogel prepared with 0.3 wt% BC exhibits simultaneously high absorption capacity (121.8-284.1 g/g) and excellent recyclability. Futhermore, the aerogel could also separate chloroform-water mixture by gravity-driven filtration, giving the separation efficiency of 96.7 %. Therefore, this economical green aerogel provides a feasible strategy for solving oil leakage in industry.
Primary Brainstem Lymphoma: A Population-Based Study
Authors: Junyu Chen , Cen Bo , Hu Fei , Qiu Yong , Zhou Junge , MA Xiujian , Zhang Fangcheng
Published: July 2021

Purpose. Primary brainstem lymphoma (PBSL) is rare and malignant. Understanding of this disease is lacking. We aimed to characterize clinical features, estimate survival and explore survival-related factors of PBSL.Methods. Patients with a histological diagnosis of primary lymphoma in the brainstem (C71.7) from 1975 to 2016 were retrieved from Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program. Log-rank tests, univariate and multivariate Cox proportional hazard analyses were used to identify survival-related factors. Results. PBSL constituted 2.7% of brainstem malignancies. The median age of the PBSL patients were 59.5 years. Diffuse large B cell lymphoma (n = 49, 84.5%) was the most prevalent histology among the 58 cases with reported specific lymphoma subtype. The majority of PBSLs were localized (n = 46, 52.3%), at low Ann Arbor Stage (I/II, n = 63, 70.5%), and presented as a single primary (n = 71, 80.7%). Chemotherapy was applied in 50 (56.8%) cases. Three-year overall survival (OS) and disease-specific survival (DSS) rates were 42.7% and 53.5%, respectively. Multivariate analyses showed that independent predictive/prognostic factors for OS were age (P = 0.004), tumor number (P = 0.029), and chemotherapy (P = 0.001); DSS-related factors only included age (P = 0.014) and chemotherapy (P = 0.008). Conclusions. We estimated survival rates for PBSL patients. Factors associated with OS and DSS were also identified. Our findings addressed the importance of chemotherapy in treating PBSL patients.
Comparing Glucose Concentration Among Six Saliva Collection Methods In The Newly Developed Saliva Glucose Detection System
Authors: Yangyang Cui , Hangkun Zhang , Jia Zhu , Lu Peng , Zhili Duan , Tian Liu , Jiasheng Zuo , Lu Xing , Zhenhua Liao , Song Wang , Weiqiang Liu
Published: July 2021

Objective: This study aims to identify the ideal saliva collection technique and propose a newly sensitive approach to achieve daily non-invasive blood glucose monitoring for healthy people. Method: A total amount of six methods were employed for collecting saliva glucose in 20 healthy participants in the morning (9:00), before lunch (11:00), after lunch (14:00) and in the evening (17:00). Ultra-micro ultraviolet spectrophotometer was used to launch a new saliva glucose detection system in measuring the saliva glucose concentration.Results: The newly developed glucose detection system showed a statistically significant linear relationship in the range of 0.1-6 mg/dl with R2 = 0.999. Besides, the parotid saliva glucose concentration was higher than both the sublingual/submandibular saliva and the whole saliva. The parotid glucose concentration fluctuating after meal, and the sublingual/submandibular glucose concentration steady. Conclusions: The detection limit was 1/110 of the average blood glucose concentration of healthy people when fasting, which fully met the sensitivity requirements for detecting the saliva glucose concentration of healthy people. Besides, the collection method was an important factor that affected the saliva glucose concentration. The unstimulated parotid saliva glucose may be easier to reflect blood glucose concentration, which provided a reference for the evaluation of the health status of subjects and the early prediction of diabetes mellitus.
Prediction of COVID-19 Cases in Afghanistan Using ARIMA model
Authors: Haidari Mujtaba
Published: July 2021

In Afghanistan, the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is spreading rapidly. Currently, we are in third wave of pandemic, in Afghanistan. And recently government of Afghanistan recorded the highest confirmed cases since the start of pandemic. In order to prepare ourselves and make right decision, we need to predict the future. Past information has been used to predict future, but we need to confess that no prediction can be as real future. The data have been used to predict is from twenty first March 2021 to fifteenth July 2021. The forecasting period is from sixteenth July 2021 for 40 days till twenty fourth August 2021. To examine stationarity of data, we used Augmented Dickey-Fuller unit-root. In this study autoregressive integrated moving average ARIMA model has been used to predict future COVID-19 cases. In order to find the best ARIMA parameters, we used Akaike’s Information Criterion (AIC) and Bayesian Information Criteria (BIC). The data which we have used in this study are taken from Ministry of Public Health. We found out that ARIMA (0, 2, 1) is best fit model. By using ARIMA (0, 2, 1), we predicted COVID-19 cases in 80 and 95 per cent level of confidence. In 95 (high) and 80 (high) per cent level of confidence COVID-19 positive cases reach 216,159 and 203,979 cases respectively. On the other hand, in 95 (low) and 80 (low) per cent level of confidence after a period of 40-day positive cases will reach 145,780 and 157,961 cases respectively. This study is the first study which predict COVID-19 cases in Afghanistan, so government of Afghanistan, non-government organizations (NGOs) and scholars can use it to plan and prepare themselves to confront uncertain future and protect people against this virus.
Anatomical Study of the Inferior Extensor Retinaculum and the Oblique Superolateral Band: Implications for the Brostrom-Gould Procedure
Authors: Guang-Hui Zeng , Qi Liu , Chao Liang , Dong-Ming Cui , Chun-Sheng Tao
Published: July 2021

Purpose The Brostrom-Gould procedure is currently the gold standard surgical choice for the treatment of chronic ankle instability; it can significantly improve ankle function and stability in patients. However, recent studies have reported doubts regarding the feasibility of the inferior extensor retinaculum (IER) after Brostrom-Gould and therapeutic effects compared with the Brostrom procedure. The purpose of the present study was to observe the anatomical characteristics of the lateral part of the IER using cadaveric bodies in order to guide the surgical operation of chronic ankle instability.Methods Twenty-three cadaveric ankles were dissected. The morphology of the IER and its internal structure was observed and recorded for each ankle. The shortest distance between the Stem ligament of the IER and the anterior fibular periosteum (AFP) was measured and recorded, then attempts were made to suture the Stem to the AFP.Results Twelve of the cadaveric ankles were observed as having an oblique superolateral band (OSLB) that had a tough texture upward of the lateral IER connecting with SL, as are the characteristics of the oblique superolateral band (OSLB) reported in previous studies. The inner and outer membrane of the OSLB were connected with inner and outer membrane of Stem. The average value of the distance between the Stem and AFP was 11.60±2.71mm, and the maximum and the minimum distance were 19.04mm and 6.53mm, respectively. The P -value (P=0.2) resulting from a single sample K-S test confirmed that the distribution of distances conformed to normality. None of the SL in the study could be sutured to the AFP. Conclusion The OSLB of the IER has a tough texture and connects with the Stem, and has the potential be utilised in the Brostrom-Gould procedure. However, we do not recommend utilization of the Stem in this operation regardless of the distance between the AFP and the Stem. When the Stem cannot be used to enhance repair in this operation, other solutions can be used for strengthening and to protect the repaired ATFL.
Mikrotremor, Deprem ve Yüzey Dalgalarının Çok Kanallı Analiz Yöntemi Kayıtları Kullanılarak Zemin Özelliklerinin Belirlenmesi: AFAD Kampüsünden Örnek Bir Uygulama
Authors: ATEŞ Erkan
Published: July 2021

Zemin büyütmesinin belirlenmesinin en geçerli yolu kuvvetli yer hareketi kayıtlarının analizlerinin kullanılmasıdır. Ankara AFAD kampüsü içerisinde yer alan deprem gözlem istasyonu 2014 yılında kurulmuştur. Çalışma alanı içerisinde bulunan bölgede Ankara Bilkent Şehir Hastanesi, Sağlık Bakanlığı, Tarım ve Orman Bakanlığı, Ticaret Bakanlığı gibi birçok resmi kurum bulunmaktadır. Deprem istasyonun kurulduğu günden bu güne kadar 22 adet deprem kaydı kaydedilmiştir. İstasyonun bulunduğu zeminin üst 30 ve 50 metre ortalama kayma dalga hızı hesaplanması için yüzey dalgalarının çok kanallı analizi (MASW) ölçümü yapılmıştır. İstasyonun kaydettiği değişik fay zonlarında meydana gelen farklı büyüklük ve uzaklıklarda 14 adet deprem kaydı tek istasyon yöntemine göre yatay/düşey oran tekniği kullanılarak yorumlanmış ve zemine ait büyütme faktörü ve hakim titreşim frekansı hesaplanmıştır. Deprem kayıtları dışında CMG-6TD sismometre ile 4 saat mikrotremor ölçümü yapılmış, alınan ölçümler tek istasyon yöntemine yatay/düşey spektral oran tekniğine göre değerlendirilmiştir. Yapılan MASW, mikrotremor ve deprem kayıtlarının sonuçları karşılaştırılmış, yerin dinamik özellikleri incelenmeye çalışılmıştır. Deprem ve mikrotremor kayıtlarının analizleri üzerinden sonuçlara bakıldığında; büyütme faktörü ve hakim frekansların birbirine çok yakın olduğu, kayma dalga hızından hesaplanan zemin sınıfı ile uyumlu olduğu görülmüştür.
Türkiye Kıyılarında Deniz Suyu Sıcaklık Değişiminin CBS ile Analizi ve Ekolojik Etkilerinin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: KALIPCI Erkan , BAŞER Volkan , TÜRKMEN Mustafa , GENÇ Nihal , CÜCE Hüseyin
Published: July 2021

Deniz suyu sıcaklıklarındaki artış sucul canlılarda ekolojik problemlere yol açabilmektedir. Bu düşünceden hareketle yapılan çalışmada; Türkiye’nin kıyıları boyunca yaşanan deniz suyu sıcaklığı artış oranları değişimi yıllık bazda irdelenerek, coğrafi bilgi sistemi ile değerlendirilmesi yapılmıştır. Araştırmada kullanılan veriler, Tarım ve Orman Bakanlığı Meteoroloji Genel Müdürlüğünden temin edilmiştir. 1970- 2019 yılları arasında Karadeniz, Akdeniz, Ege ve Marmara denizi, deniz suyu sıcaklık verileri irdelenmiş ve 50 yıllık analiz sonuçları ArcGIS ortamında işlenerek deniz suyu sıcaklıkları haritası oluşturulmuştur. Yapılan çalışma sonucunda; 1970 yılından 2000 yılına kadar ki süreçte deniz suyu sıcaklığı ortalamalarının değişim trendinin birbirine yakın ortalamalarda devam ettiği, 2000-2010 yılları arasında bir önceki dönem periyoduna (1990-1999) oranla Karadeniz’de 0,8°C, Akdeniz’de 0,5°C, Marmara ve Ege denizlerinde 0,4°C‘e deniz suyu sıcaklığı artışı gözlendiği, deniz suyu sıcaklığı ortalamalarındaki yükselişin özellikle 2010-2019 döneminde belirginleştiği görülmüştür. 1970-1979 yılları ortalama deniz suyu sıcakları ile 2010-2019 yılları ortalama deniz suyu sıcakları karşılaştırıldığında; ortalama deniz suyu sıcaklığının Karadeniz ve Akdeniz de 1,2°C, Ege denizinde 0,9°C, Marmara denizinde ise 1,5°C arttığı gözlenmiştir. Deniz suyunda yaşanan bu sıcaklık artışının ekolojik dengeye olası etkileri tartışılmıştır.
Building Data Warehouse and Dashboard of Church Congregation Data
Authors: Irawan Ragil Yoga , Susanto Budi , Lukito Yuan
Published: July 2021

A data warehouse is essential for an organization to process and analyze data coming from the organization. Hence, a data warehouse together with a dashboard to visualize the processed data are built to accommodate the need of the church administrator to analyze a large set of church congregation data. The data warehouse is built using the Kimball principle. This Kimball principle emphasizes the implementation of a dimensional model in the data warehouse, not a relational model used in a regular transactional database. An ETL process that contains extract, transform and load processes is used to retrieve all data from the regular transactional database and transform the data so the data can be loaded into the data warehouse. A dashboard is then built to visualize the data from the data warehouse so the users can view the processed data easily. Users can also export the processed data into an excel file that can be downloaded from the dashboard. A web service is built to get data from the data warehouse and return it to the dashboard.
Sistem Informasi Pelaporan dan Penanganan Kerusakan Fasilitas Kelas Studi Kasus : Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana
Authors: Sari Rina Widiana , Handiwidjojo Wimmie , Ernawati Lussy
Published: July 2021

Fasilitas kelas menjadi salah satu pendukung dalam proses belajar mengajar termasuk segala fasilitas perkuliahan yang disediakan di Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana (UKDW). Namun, terkadang masih ada mahasiswa maupun dosen yang mengeluh karena terdapat fasilitas yang tidak berfungsi atau bermasalah ketika digunakan didalam kelas. UKDW sebelumnya sudah menyediakan sarana bagi dosen untuk melaporkan keluhan kondisi kelas dalam bentuk lembaran yang diletakkan di dalam presensi perkuliahan, namun hal tersebut kurang efektif karena masih bersifat manual dan bisa saja terjadi hilangnya kertas laporan sehingga menghambat proses perbaikan dari fasilitas yang dikeluhkan. Oleh karena itu,  perlu dibuat sebuah sistem yang mampu menangani masalah tersebut dengan Sistem Informasi Pelaporan dan Penanganan Kerusakan Fasilitas Kelas. Melalui sistem ini dosen dapat melakukan keluhan berupa laporan kerusakan fasilitas yang kemudian laporan tersebut akan disimpan kedalam database. selain itu juga dosen dan admin (biro 1) dapat memantau proses pengerjaan laporan melalui checklist proses kerja yang akan diberikan oleh unit, dan juga unit dapat memvisualisasikan fasilitas yang sering mengalami kerusakan melalui dashboard  dalam bentuk grafik. Dengan dibangunnya sistem ini, dapat memfasilitasi dosen dalam melaporkan keluhan apabila terdapat fasilitas yang bermasalah ketika digunakan saat perkuliahan berlangsung. Sehingga unit yang bertanggung jawab dalam mengelola fasilitas dapat segera melakukan proses perbaikan dengan segera.
Penerapan Metode User Centered Design (UCD) Dalam Pembangunan Layanan Online Jual Beli Barang Bekas
Authors: Pratama Bonifasius Adhi , Proboyekti Umi , Wijana Katon
Published: July 2021

Setiap tahun banyak mahasiswa merantau dari berbagai daerah di Indonesia ke Yogyakarta untuk melanjutkan pendidikan, diwaktu yang sama ada pula yang telah lulus. Sebagian yang telah lulus memilih untuk kembali ke daerah asalnya atau bekerja di luar kota. Mahasiswa baru yang datang merantau biasa memilih kos sebagai tempat tinggal dan membutuhkan perabotan kos. Diwaktu yang sama, mahasiswa yang telah lulus membutuhkan tempat untuk menampung perabotan kosnya karena tidak mungkin dibawa semua perabotannya. Dari permasalahan tersebut penulis membuat aplikasi website jual beli barang bekas kos, dengan tujuan untuk membantu menghubungkan penjual dan pembeli yang membutuhkan perabotan kos bekas yang dapat menjual secara satuan, sepaket, atau bertransaksi dengan cara barter. Aplikasi website jual beli perabotan kos bekas ini disusun dengan menggunakan metode User Center Design (UCD). Subjek dari penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa, dan orang umum yang sedang kos di kota Yogyakarta. Proses terakhir yaitu melakukan pengujian dengan menggunakan usability testing. Responden yang terlibat dalam pengujian ini berjumlah 22 orang. Hasil akhir dari penelitian yang dilakukan mendapat rata-rata 93% untuk member sebagai pembeli dan 92% untuk member sebagai penjual. Kesimpulan dari hasil tersebut menunjukkan bahwa wesbite yang telah dibangun sudah usable.
La importancia de la gramática de los afectos en el aprendizaje
Authors: Lourenço Abílio Afonso , Valente Sabina
Published: July 2021

El objetivo de este artículo fue reflexionar sobre la importancia de los afectos en la práctica pedagógica, con el fin de fomentar una educación más emocional. En la perspectiva educativa, se espera que la escuela, en su praxis en los diferentes espacios de enseñanza, pueda promover un aprendizaje de excelencia a través de procesos en que el alumno se apropie, de forma autorregulada, de los contenidos cognitivos. Con base en las teorías de Vygotsky y Wallon, esta contribución reflexiva subraya el alcance y la pertinencia de este tema como parte de la agenda profesional de todos los que se dedican a las cuestiones de la educación, con el objetivo de promover la coexistencia del afecto en el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje. Los comportamientos y las actitudes son la esencia de la relación pedagógica y confieren un gran impacto afectivo en los estudiantes, positivo o negativo, dependiendo de la forma en que se experimentan estas interacciones. Teniendo en cuenta la esencialidad de la autorregulación del aprendizaje en el contexto escolar, se puede concluir que el afecto es el pilar principal de la relación pedagógica, constituyendo una dimensión esencial en y para la educación de una sociedad futura más emocional.
Inteligencia emocional, empatía y buen trato como factores protectores frente a la agresión física en adolescentes
Authors: Orozco Solis Mercedes Gabriela
Published: July 2021

La adolescencia es una etapa durante la que se desarrollan recursos psicológicos que influyen en la forma de relacionarse con el otro, y pueden representar factores protectores frente a problemáticas como la agresividad física. El objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar el valor predictivo que tienen la inteligencia emocional, la empatía y el buen trato sobre la agresión física en adolescentes. La muestra incluyó 2161 estudiantes de preparatoria de la Zona Metropolitana de Guadalajara, Jalisco, México (M=16.7 años, DE= .023). Los participantes respondieron el Inventario de Competencias Socioemocionales para Adolescentes (EQi-YV), la Escala Básica de Empatía adaptada para Adolescentes, versión corta (EBE), la Escala de Buen Trato (EBT) y la Escala de Agresión Física del Cuestionario de Agresividad. Los análisis estadísticos incluyeron pruebas de correlación y una regresión lineal múltiple por el método de pasos sucesivos. Los resultados indican una correlación negativa entre todas las variables de estudio y la agresividad física (p<.01). En el modelo predictivo final se encontró que el manejo del estrés, la adaptabilidad, amabilidad, cordialidad, empatía afectiva y buen trato autogenerado físico son factores protectores frente a la agresividad física. Por su parte, la competencia intrapersonal, la empatía cognitiva y el buen trato psicológico se presentan como variables predictoras de este tipo de agresividad (R2 = .30). Se concluye que las competencias sociales y emocionales, orientadas a la regulación de las emociones y la atención de las necesidades del otro, son recursos que influyen en la manera de responder al conflicto en los adolescentes.
Expectativas de niños y padres consultantes frente a la psicoterapia infantil
Authors: Fernández Sanz Sofía , Fernández Gonzalez Olga , Krause Jacob Mariane
Published: July 2021

El objetivo de la presente investigación fue analizar cualitativamente las expectativas de niños y sus padres frente a la psicoterapia infantil desde la perspectiva de cada uno de ellos, y relacionar los elementos que intervienen en el proceso de construcción de dichas expectativas. Los participantes de este estudio fueron 10 díadas compuestas por niños entre 7 a 10 años y sus padres. La información se recolectó a través de un total de 20 entrevistas semiestructuradas, realizadas en forma independiente a cada participante antes de la sesión de ingreso a la terapia. Se realizó un análisis cualitativo de la información basándose en procedimientos de codificación abierta y axial propuestos por la Teoría Fundamentada. Los resultados muestran que los niños desarrollan expectativas sobre el proceso y los resultados, a partir de las experiencias previas con psicólogos y de la información entregada por los padres acerca de la función del psicólogo como “alguien que ayuda”. Los resultados esperados por los niños son “sentirse mejor” y relacionarse mejor con los pares. En el caso de los padres sus expectativas se construyen con base en experiencias psicológicas previas y la información obtenida del contexto sociocultural. Estas experiencias influyen en su visión psicológica del problema de su hijo y en una percepción de la función del psicólogo como un profesional que ayuda, no sólo a su hijo, sino también a ellos en el desarrollo de habilidades parentales. Además, a partir de estas experiencias los padres esperan tener un rol más participativo en el proceso de sus hijos.
Validación de una versión breve de la Escala de Dificultades en la Regulación Emocional con población hispanohablante (DERS-S SF)
Authors: Navarro Carrascal Oscar , Restrepo-Ochoa Diego Alveiro , Rommel Delphine , Ghalaret Jean-Michel , Fleury-Bahi Ghozlane
Published: July 2021

Emotion regulation refers to all the processes involved in adapting to relatively strong emotional episodes, and specifically to identifying, differentiating and monitoring intense emotional states in order to cope with stressful situations. Difficulties in regulating emotions are associated with problems such as depression, anxiety and maladaptive behaviors. The DERS (Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale) is the most complete tool for measuring difficulties with emotion regulation. Several brief versions of this scale in English are described in the literature, but no a brief Spanish version has been found. The purpose of this study is to validate a brief version of the DERS in Spanish. The DERS tool was used with a Spanish speaking population (n=351, inhabitants of Cartagena, Colombia, 56% were woman, Mage 39 years, SD = 14.98) who responded the 5-point Likert scale. The brief version (18 items) was validated using confirmatory factor analysis (X2 / df = 1.19, CFI= .99, TLI = .99, RMSEA=.02). However, neither the reliability nor the stability of the awareness dimension was confirmed. This point and other results are examined on the light of extant literature.
Enseñanza de lectura en niños con dislexia y con riesgo de dislexia
Authors: Yamaura Luciana Parisi Martins , Haydu Verônica Bender
Published: July 2021

La lectura es un comportamiento necesario para que un individuo pueda realizar actividades sociales, académicas y profesionales. Algunos trastornos específicos del aprendizaje, tales como la dislexia, están relacionados con dificultades para aprender este repertorio. Las estrategias basadas en la formación de redes relacionales propias de la lectura han producido resultados prometedores en la enseñanza de la lectura a diferentes poblaciones, lo que indica que es relevante para la enseñanza a niños con dislexia. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar los efectos del procedimiento Constructed Response Matching to Sample (CRMTS) con oralización fluida y silabeada de palabras en el rendimiento lector de niños con dislexia y en riesgo de dislexia. Participaron ocho niños con edades comprendidas entre 6 y 11 años, de los cuales cinco tenían dislexia y cuatro estaban bajo riesgo de dislexia. El procedimiento constaba de cinco fases: prueba previa a la intervención; enseñanza de nombres de figuras; construcción silábica de palabras de enseñanza bajo el control de la sílaba impresa y la sílaba dictada; construcción de palabras bajo el control de la palabra impresa y dictada; y prueba posterior a la intervención. Los participantes requirieron de tres a cinco sesiones para completar los bloques de enseñanza. Los participantes demostraron un repertorio de lectura textual y con comprensión de las palabras enseñadas directamente, además presentaron un repertorio de lectura ampliado con sílabas y letras combinadas. Los resultados mostraron que el control del estímulo establecido en el entrenamiento fue eficiente para producir una lectura generalizada.
Propiedades psicométricas del Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory en adolescentes
Authors: Laca-Arocena Francisco Augusto Vicente , Luna Bernal Alejandro César , Pérez-Verduzco Germán , Carrillo Ramírez Eduardo
Published: July 2021

El presente estudio se planteó como objetivo analizar las propiedades psicométricas del Inventario de Friburgo sobre Atención Plena (Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory, FMI-14) en una muestra de adolescentes mexicanos. Participaron 655 alumnos de bachillerato de dos planteles educativos del occidente de México con un rango de edad de 15 a 19 años. Para analizar los datos se llevó a cabo un análisis factorial exploratorio y uno confirmatorio, hallándose un ajuste satisfactorio tanto para un modelo bifactorial como para uno unifactorial, con adecuadas propiedades de validez y confiabilidad. Los resultados muestran que el instrumento posee características adecuadas de validez y confiabilidad para ambos modelos (unifactorial y bifactorial), aunque se sugiere mejorar la confiabilidad de la escala de Presencia para futuros estudios.
Characterization of microbial regrowth potential shaped by advanced drinking water treatment
Authors: Kasuga Ikuro , Nakamura Hitomi , Kurisu Futoshi , Furumai Hiroaki
Published: July 2021

Microbial regrowth in premise plumbing is a threat to water safety. Disinfectant residuals are often diminished during water transportation and stagnation, leading to the regrowth of opportunistic pathogens. Although microbial regrowth potential is mostly determined by water treatment, little is known about how each treatment step affects two key factors that contribute to microbial regrowth potential: biodegradable organic matter and microbial abundance. In this study, we operated annular reactors to evaluate the microbial regrowth potential of water shaped after each treatment step in a full-scale drinking water treatment plant with ozonation and biological activated carbon filtration. The assimilable organic carbon and total cell count (TCC) were stable at all treatment steps during the sampling period from July to October 2015. The assimilable organic carbon consumption and TCC net increase in the annular reactors indicated that apparent growth yields (cell number base) of microbial communities were different in each reactor. Regrowth potential evaluated by indigenous microbial community in finished water was reduced to 22% of that in raw water, while 75% of assimilable organic carbon in raw water remained in finished water. It suggested that treatment performance evaluated by indigenous microbial communities was better than that evaluated by assimilable organic carbon.
Ensinar a ler: finalidades docentes no contexto da alfabetização
Authors: Felix de Lima Sousa Alexsandra , Amorim Gomes Costa-Maciel Débora
Published: July 2021

Este artigo trata das finalidades docentes para o ensino inicial da leitura. A relevância de tal discussão está amparada no fato de que, mesmo em uma sociedade essencialmente grafocêntrica, a alfabetização – ensino da leitura e escrita – ainda representa um desafio para as redes de ensino do Brasil. Como opção metodológica, foi adotada uma abordagem qualitativa, em que os dados foram coletados a partir de entrevista semiestruturada com quatro professoras alfabetizadoras atuantes em escolas da rede municipal do Recife. O aporte teórico está pautado nos estudos de Soares (1998, 2015, 2016); Lerner (2002); Cafiero (2005); Leal e Melo (2006); entre outros. A partir da imersão nos dados, foi observado que as docentes constroem estratégias metodológicas variadas, ao desenvolverem ações de ensino da leitura, em que as intenções primordiais consistem em favorecer aos (às) estudantes o estabelecimento de relações com os textos, para aquisição de saberes escolares e extraescolares, além de proporcionarem uma formação leitora que contemple a dimensão do prazer no ato de ler.
Strategies to Improve Insulin Delivery through Oral Route: A Review
Authors: H.V. Gangadharappa , Bhattacharya Rohini , Johnson Asha P. , Shailesh T. , Rahamathulla Mohamed
Published: July 2021

Diabetes mellitus is found to be among the most suffered and lethal diseases for
mankind. Diabetes mellitus type-1 is caused by the demolition of pancreatic islets responsible for
the secretion of insulin. Insulin is the peptide hormone (anabolic) that regulates the metabolism of
carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Upon the breakdown of the natural process of metabolism, the
condition leads to hyperglycemia (increased blood glucose levels). Hyperglycemia demands outsourcing
of insulin. The subcutaneous route was found to be the most stable route of insulin administration
but faces patient compliance problems. Oral Insulin delivery systems are the patient-centered
and innovative novel drug delivery system, eliminating the pain caused by the subcutaneous
route of administration. Insulin comes in contact across various barriers in the gastrointestinal tract,
which has been discussed in detail in this review. The review describes about the different bioengineered
formulations, including microcarriers, nanocarriers, Self-Microemulsifying Drug Delivery
Systems (SMEDDs), Self-Nanoemulsifying drug delivery systems (SNEDDs), polymeric micelles,
cochleates, etc. Surface modification of the carriers is also possible by developing ligand anchored
bioconjugates. A study on evaluation has shown that the carrier systems facilitate drug encapsulation
without tampering the properties of insulin. Carrier-mediated transport by the use of natural,
semi-synthetic, and synthetic polymers have shown efficient results in drug delivery by protecting
insulin from harmful environment. This makes the formulation readily acceptable for a variety of
populations. The present review focuses on the properties, barriers present in the GI tract, overcome
the barriers, strategies to formulate oral insulin formulation by enhancing the stability and
bioavailability of insulin.
El Taller. La crónica de la Tadeo : del aula a la realidad
Authors:   Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano
Published: July 2021

Es un libro que va en contra de la corriente. En tiempos donde existen pocos medios que estén dispuestos a dedicarle espacio a un texto largo ya que, se supone —lo dicen los editores, lo explican los anunciantes, lo repiten todos—, los lectores ya no leen, El Taller apuesta por sublevarse contra estas dinámicas, que además, consideran los buenos textos periodísticos por sus características formales (recursos gráficos, suplementos, viñetas) y por el número reducido de palabras. Desde su creación, la revista, convertida en libro en su edición conmemorativa tras seis años, cree que la crónica es un género que necesita tiempo para producirse, tiempo para escribirse, y mucho espacio para publicarse: ninguna crónica que lleva meses de trabajo puede publicarse en media página. Estas son las mejores 12 historias escritas por estudiantes y seleccionadas por la periodista y escritora argentina Leila Guerriero.
Analysis of the role of the endoplasmic reticulum stress response-related molecule CHOP in intestinal epithelial cells
Authors: Shimodaira Yosuke
Published: July 2021

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) include ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. The symptoms experienced by people with IBD include diarrhea, bloody stool, extreme tiredness, weight loss and stomach pain. IBD is on the rise globally and it is unknown why. There is no existing cure
for the condition and treatments are not always successful. In the quest to find a cure for IBD, researchers are investigating the mechanisms of the disease. Dr Yosuke Shimodaira, Department of Gastroenterology and Neurology, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan, is seeking
to understand more about the mechanisms involved in the development of the disease. A key part of this research is autophagy and Shimodaira and the team are working to shed light on why endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in the intestinal epithelial cells induces autophagy and the role this
might play in the development of IBD. A key learning for the team was that C/EBP-homologous protein (CHOP) is involved in the ER stress response. An important focus for the researchers is on the role played by CHOP in intestinal epithelial cells in vivo and its involvement in the pathophysiology
of IBD. Shimodaira and the team plan to conduct experiments using mice and patients samples to analyse these fundamental mechanism in intestinal homeostasis. This will enable them to determine whether CHOP plays a role in vivo and how CHOP affect intestinal immune system.
Elucidation of the mechanism of prolonged inflammation and delayed wound healing during malnutrition: possible HMGB1 dysfunction
Authors: Yamashiro Keisuke
Published: July 2021

Japan is a country with a long average life expectancy. With this comes challenges in the form of a growing number of elderly people that require long-term support and care. Among the conditions that can affect the elderly are prolonged inflammation and delayed wound healing. Professor
Keisuke Yamashiro, Department of Oral Health, Kobe Tokiwa Junior College, Japan, is working to understand more about the mechanisms behind these conditions. A key hypothesis for Yamashiro and his team is that inflammation may be prolonged by malnutrition. In addition to an insufficient or
unbalanced diet, malnutrition can also be caused by the inability to swallow or ingest certain foodstuffs due to problems with the teeth or gums. A key focus for the researchers is on HMGB1, which is a molecule that plays important roles in inflammation and regeneration. The team is working
to improve understanding of HMGB1 in order to improve patient outcomes. Yamashiro's current project builds on previous research on HMGB1 and the researchers recently succeeded in administering an anti-HMGB1 antibody that inhibits its action to periodontitis model mice and confirming the effect
of bone resorption by periodontitis. This enabled the team to inhibit the translocation of HMGB1 to the nucleus in gingival epithelial cells and suppress the inflammation caused by periodontitis. Ultimately, the researchers believe that the development of an anti-HMG1 treatment will be useful
for various diseases such as sepsis, traumatic brain injury and brain ischemia, as well as chronic and immunologic inflammation such as rheumatoid arthritis and arteriosclerosis.
Overview of the research work of Prof. Takashiba and the Department of Pathophysiology – Periodontal Science – research outputs and impact
Authors: Takashiba Shogo
Published: July 2021

If periodontitis, or gum disease, is left untreated, it can lead to strokes, diabetes, heart disease and the onset of dementia. The alveolar bone is an area of the mouth that is particularly impacted by periodontal disease and periodontists have therefore been searching for a means
of regenerating lost alveolar bone with periodontal tissue. Dr Shogo Takashiba, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Okayama University, is working to help patients retain the oral functions they require for nutrition and to develop means of managing infection
and inflammation, thereby improving general health. In particular, he and his team are looking at preventing biofilm-related infection, evaluating infection and inflammation, and regenerating periodontal tissue. A key focus for the researchers is on producing cost-effective methods for treating
periodontal disease and, as such, they are working to develop anti-biofilm reagents for long-term use considering emerging issue of antimicrobial resistance. Part of this work involves cetylpyridinium chloride hydrate (CPC) and Takashiba and the team have developed a strategy to prevent the
development of biofilm by combining phosphorylated pullulan and CPC. They have obtained patents for their oral wash, rinse and ointments in Japan, China, the US, the EU and Canada and are now looking at how to produce these regenerative and anti-biofilm treatments on an industrial scale, which
will enable the general public to access the innovative treatments.
Receptor research for the development of new drug therapies for stimulant addiction
Authors: Okita Kyoji
Published: July 2021

Drug addiction is associated with a range of medical and social problems, not least the negative side effects experienced by those who take drugs. The long-term effects are particularly concerning and can be difficult to treat. Changes in the behaviour of long-term drug users can include
impulsivity and irrationality, which can negatively impact on society. Dr Kyoji Okita, Integrative Brain Imaging Center (IBIC), National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Japan, is working to shed light on the neurological biochemistry behind drug addiction, as this aspect is little understood.
In his work, he is collaborating with experts and he intends to apply the knowledge he and his collaborators uncover to real-world treatments. A particular focus for Okita is the use of positron emission tomography (PET) to explore the dynamics behind psychological and addiction biology. Currently,
he is investigating the potential of a drug called Istradefylline as a treatment for methamphetamine use disorder. The drug is currently used as part of the treatment for Parkinson's disease and Okita wants to decipher if administering Istradefylline to people addicted to methamphetamines
can help increase their dopamine sensitivity and, in the process, reduce their reliance on the drug, as well as the psychological side effects. If found to be effective, Istradefylline could form a key part of a treatment programme for addiction.
Manajemen Sarana Prasarana di Sekolah Dasar Negeri 1 Kota Prabumulih
Authors: Manurung Restika , Harahap Edi , Tahrun Tahrun , Suharyadi Aris
Published: July 2021

Pada saat ini, salah satu faktor yang menentukan mutu pendidikan di Indonesia adalah sarana dan prasarana. Sarana dan prasarana pendidikan dapat membantu siswa belajar dengan nyaman. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan manajemen sarana dan prasarana di Sekolah Dasar (SD) Negeri 1 Prabumulih, kendala yang dihadapi, dan solusi untuk mengatasi kendala tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan  wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Responden penelitian ini adalah kepala sekolah, guru, dan staf tata usaha. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengadaan sarana dan prasarana memprioritaskan pembangunan sanitasi. Manajemen sarana prasarana yang meliputi perencanaan, pengadaan, penggunaan, pemeliharaan, dan penghapusan sarana prasarana telah berjalan dengan baik. Kendala yang dihadapi yaitu kurangnya dana yang diperlukan untuk proses pengadaan dan kurangnya tenaga tata usaha dalam proses pengelolaan manajemen sarana dan prasarana.
Features of the use of additive technologies in operative orthopaedics
Authors: Kosiakov A.N. , Loskutov A.Ye. , Hrebennikov K.A. , Miloserdov A.V. , Fedin Ye.M. , Haluzinskyi A.A. , Burburskaia S.V.
Published: July 2021

Background. Additive technologies are increasingly making their way from university laboratories and high-tech industries into routine clinical practice and even into our everyday lives. Any enthusiast, having a PC and a 3D printer at his or her disposal, can create any physical object — from children’s toys to works of art. The presence on the market of a wide range of software pro-ducts, equipment, and consumables along with the data from mo-dern diagnostic methods, a high level of training and cooperation between doctors and engineers provide practical medicine with unprecedented opportunities. We are finally able to fully customize our treatment and diagnostic procedures: to perform precise preoperative planning; to draw up a detailed plan of the operation; to rehearse the intervention on full-scale anatomical prototypes using a standard tool; to conduct the surgery as quickly and atraumatically as possible; to minimize risks; to ensure the optimal functional result and to manufacture and install customized implants in the most difficult cases. The purpose was to draw the attention of our distinguished colleagues to the aspects of application of additive technologies in modern orthopaedic practice, to introduce them into the history and current state of medical prototyping, as well as to share technological nuances with them. Materials and methods. While writing this article, we incorporated the data of recent publications in specialized domestic and foreign periodicals, several monographs, materials from thematic conferences, the results of informal conversations with colleagues in the operating rooms, at the computer and production site, as well as our own experience (over 200 cases of prototyping). Conclusions. The availability of equipment, software, and consumables allows for the introduction of additive technology into the everyday practice of nearly every modern orthopaedic and trauma clinic.