bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A UNIVERSIDADE, A FORMAÇÃO E A PESQUISA
Authors: Ferrari Anderson , Castro Roney Polato de , Oliveira Danilo Araujo de
Published: September 2021

Neste artigo, problematizamos a formação docente a partir da inspiração em Michel Foucault, tomando sua noção de experiência, que envolve saber, poder e processos de (des)subjetivação, para pensar a formação profissional como um processo de se constituir como docente. Para isso, mobilizamos a experiência de uma estudante lésbica na disciplina de Estágio Supervisionado em Ensino de História, em um curso de licenciatura de uma universidade pública, discutindo como ela aciona conhecimentos sobre sexualidade e gênero para pensar a produção de si na formação docente. Como metodologia, adotamos a perspectiva pós-estruturalista com foco na problematização como um método de análise. O artigo conclui que a universidade e a formação, podem, respectivamente, ser espaço de formação e ação de questionamento de saberes já constituídos. Desse modo, podem ser estabelecidas relações novas com o que se está em questão, sendo, pois, possível que experiências de (des)subjetivação aconteçam e/ou técnicas de si sejam acionadas para viver de um outro modo possível.
ENFOQUES RIZOMÁTICOS DE LA BIOPOLÍTICA-EDUCACIÓN MATEMÁTICA
Authors: Rodríguez Milagros Elena
Published: September 2021

Con la deconstrucción rizomática como transmétodo, el transparadigma transcomplejo bajo el proyecto transmoderno se analizan enfoques rizomáticos de la diada biopolítica-Educación Matemática. Enmarcada en la línea de investigación: Educación Matemática Decolonial Transcompleja. La escuela y la disciplina son artefactos coloniales de conocer-poder regularizado en la biopolítica conveniente de hacer Educación Matemática. Bajo el develar de la soslayación y las consecuencias en la psique de los actores del proceso educativo en el desarrollo de su personalidad y en la clasificación de apto y no aptos incurren mesetas de salidas: El proceso de enseñanza de la matemática entonces debería aprovecharse para que posibilite el desarrollo humano del individuo, clarificando decolonialmente ¿Qué es dicho desarrollo humano? La necesidad de la decolonialidad del ser y del hacer matemática. La insurrección de los saberes sometidos, la disminución de la pereza febril y el pensamiento abismal entre las matemáticas escolares y no escolares.
UNIVERSIDAD, FORMACIÓN E INVESTIGACIÓN
Authors: Araújo Osmar Hélio Alves , Fortunato Ivan , Gascón Agustín de la Herrán
Published: September 2021

Presentamos el número temático que reúne 10 artículos en torno a la lucha necesaria para la defensa de la Universidad, la Formación y la Investigación como conjunto crítico-político-social de la libertad; practica profesional; de colaboración, cuestionamiento y transformación de la situación política actual.
The impact of parasitoids on diamondback moth in Europe: a life table approach
Authors: Haye Tim , Dancau Tina , Bennett Andrew M. R. , Mason Peter G.
Published: September 2021

Diamondback moth,Plutella xylostella(Linnaeus) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae), was first recorded in North America from Europe about 150 years ago and can be a significant pest of canola in Western Canada. Because parasitism ofP. xylostellain Canada is generally low, the introduction of one or more additional exotic parasitoids from Europe is being considered to increase the suppression ofP. xylostellapopulations. Life table studies to determine the impact of parasitoids on diamondback moth populations in Europe were conducted in northwestern Switzerland in 2014–2016. Net reproductive rates were found to be less than one in seven out of eight life tables, suggesting thatP. xylostellapopulations in Switzerland are mostly driven by immigration and recolonisation. In total, seven primary parasitoid species and one hyperparasitoid were associated with diamondback moth. Pupal parasitism byD. collarisreached up to 30%, but because generational mortality was mainly driven by abiotic mortality factors and predation of larvae, the overall contribution of pupal parasitism was low (< 6%). In regions of Canada, whereP. xylostellamay have increasing populations and low larval mortality, the addition ofD. collarismay be a promising approach. Life table studies across Canada are necessary to determine the need for such intervention.
Vitiligo: What’s old, what’s new
Authors: Bertolani Mariabeatrice , Rodighiero Eleonora , De Felici del Giudice Maria Beatrice , Lotti Torello , Feliciani Claudio , Satolli Francesca
Published: September 2021

Vitiligo is an acquired pigmentary disorder afflicting 0.5-2% of the world population for both sexes and all races with a capricious and unpredictable course. It has a complex etiology and varies in its manifestation, progression and response to treatment. Even if the precise aetiology and pathobiology of the disease are complex and still debated, recent evidence supports that vitiligo is a T CD8+ cell-mediated autoimmune disease triggered by oxidative stress. To date no clinical, biological and histological criteria allow us to establish the prognosis with certainty. The choice of the best therapy for adult and childhood vitiligo is based on various factors, such as the patient’s age, psychological condition and expectations, distribution and extension of skin lesions, type of vitiligo (stable or not) and availability and cost of therapeutic options. Since vitiligo has a deep psychological impact on patients and their quality of life, treating the disease is very important. As dermatologists, we have important goals in the treatment of vitiligo patients: stabilization of the disease progression, repigmentation of the lesions and especially the persistence of the aforementioned repigmentation. Although several medical and surgical therapeutic options have been proposed, no definite cure has yet been developed and the long-term persistence of repigmentation is unpredictable. We review the different therapeutic options with particular attention on the recurrence rate.
Practice Patterns of Athletic Trainers Regarding the On-Site Management of Patients With Joint Dislocations
Authors: Wright Cynthia J. , Diede Mike T.
Published: September 2021

Context

As part of clinical practice, athletic trainers (ATs) provide immediate management of patients with acute joint dislocations. Management techniques may include on-site closed joint reduction of the dislocated joint. Although joint reduction is part of the 2020 educational standards, currently practicing ATs may have various levels of exposure, knowledge, and skills.

Objective

To capture AT self-reported knowledge and practice patterns concerning closed joint reductions.

Design

Cohort study.

Setting

Online survey (Qualtrics).

Patients or Other Participants

The survey link was emailed to 5000 certified ATs. A total of 772 responses were completed by certified ATs with clinical practice experience (15.4% response rate).

Main Outcome Measure(s)

Participants were asked to complete a survey about their practice patterns concerning patients with closed joint reductions, which included questions about the types of closed reductions ATs performed most commonly, the frequency of on-site reduction by ATs, and participants' demographic information. Additionally, the survey addressed the ATs' training and comfort level in performing closed reductions and knowledge of standing orders and the state practice act.

Results

Ninety percent (n = 694) of ATs reported ever performing a closed reduction (either with or without a physician present), with 10% (n = 78) stating they had never performed a joint reduction. The interphalangeal joint of the finger (73.2% of ATs), shoulder (63.3%), and patella (48.2%) were cited as the 3 most common reductions performed without a physician present. Only 46.5% (n = 359) of ATs indicated receiving training in joint-reduction techniques as part of their precertification athletic training curriculum or program; a greater percentage (64%) said they learned directly from a physician. Fewer than 60% of ATs reported having standing orders related to joint reductions.

Conclusions

Considering the high percentage of ATs who reported performing closed joint reductions and the low percentage with formal training, further development of joint-reduction training and standing orders is warranted.
Prognostic value of clinical scoring systems and coagulation parameters in severe community aquired pneumonia
Authors: Abdelaziz Ali O. , Saeed Zainab H. , Mohamed Ahmed H. , Mohamed Nezar R.
Published: September 2021

Introduction

Predicting ICU outcome in community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is important for effective clinical decision making. CAP is associated with coagulation abnormalities even in patients with nonsevere illness, and these parameters may improve the ability of simple clinical scores to expect mortality in severe CAP.

Patients and methods

A prospective study was conducted on 100 patients with a primary diagnosis of CAP and who needed admission to ICU Minia University Hospital between the period of September 2018 and October 2019. The study aimed to evaluate the value of clinical scoring systems and coagulation parameters to predict prognosis of severe CAP.

Results

The overall ICU mortality was 41%. Following multivariable regression, male sex, Simplified Acute Physiological Score II score, diagnosis of cancer, and prothrombin time (PT) were significantly associated with ICU mortality. Apart from Acute Physiologic Assessment and Chronic Health Evaluation III score, all other severity scores, including the CURB-65 score, can differentiate between ICU survivors and nonsurvivors when calculated at the time of admission to ICU (P<0.0001). Allocating an extra point for PT more than 17 s to the CURB-65 score improved its sensitivity.

Conclusion

Mortality from severe CAP remains high. The ability of the CURB-65 score to differentiate between survivors and nonsurvivors of severe CAP is comparable to other more complex scores. Addition of PT may further improve its discriminatory ability.
Drug-induced sleep endoscopy as a new modality for continuous positive airway pressure titration
Authors: Rezk Nasef Abd-Elsalam , Algamal Mohamed , Mohy Samar , Morsy Nesreen E. , Abo Shehata Mohamed A.
Published: September 2021

Background

Nowadays, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the main modality for aging cases with obstructive sleep apnea. In the current study, we aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) as a new modality for sleep titration.

Patients and methods

A total of 60 cases diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea were included. All cases were subjected to complete history taking, physical examination, and assessment by Berlin questionnaire, Epworth sleepiness scale, along with STOP-Bang questionnaire. Patients underwent full-night-attended polysomnography and DISE on the following day.

Results

Epworth scale had a mean of 10.33, whereas Berlin and STOP-Bang questionnaires had a mean of 2.45 and 5.50, respectively. The mean values are 12.27 in CPAP titration by DISE, 11.43 in CPAP titration by equation, and 12.45 in manual CPAP titration. There was a statistically significant correlation between all the studied methods (P<0.05). No morbidity or mortality was encountered in the current study.

Conclusion

Although sleep endoscopy-assisted CPAP titration is an inexpensive technique, it revealed comparable outcomes to traditional CPAP titration.
Pattern of extranodal involvement and its impact on survival in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma from a tertiary cancer center in rural India
Authors: Nair Chandran K. , Kurup Anju R. , Manuprasad A. , Shenoy Praveen Kumar , Raghavan Vineetha
Published: September 2021

Introduction:

Extranodal (EN) involvement in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) carries poor prognosis. Both the number and the specific sites of EN involvement are important in predicting prognosis. Given that the epidemiologic pattern of DLBCL in India is different from the rest of the world and such data correlations are scarce from developing countries, we aimed to find out if specific site and number of EN involvement could predict survival in DLBCL.

Methods:

Patients with DLBCL treated with combination chemotherapy plus rituximab were included. Site and number of EN involvement were noted. Univariate analysis for survival was performed for EN involvement or not, specific site of involvement, and number of EN involvement (0/1 vs. ≥2).

Results:

Among a total of 177 patients, 92 (52%) patients had EN disease. When patients with 2 or more EN sites were compared against patients with 0 or 1 site, there was significant reduction in both progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) (3-year OS of 55% vs. 79%, P = 0.001, 3-year PFS of 42% vs. 65%, P = 0.001). When specific EN sites were studied for correlation with survival, involvement of skin/soft tissue, and serosa were associated with significant reduction in 3-year OS (33% vs. 74%, P = 0.011, and 63% vs. 75%, P = 0.03, respectively) and 3-year PFS (25% vs. 62%, P < 0.001, and 46% vs. 62%, P = 0.01, respectively).

Conclusion:

Two or more EN sites in DLBCL predicted inferior survival. Serosal and skin/soft tissue involvement also predicted poor survival.
Self-esteem, metacognition, and coping strategies in cancer patients
Authors: Inci Habibe , Inci Fatih , Ersoy Süleyman , Karatas Fatih , Adahan Didem
Published: September 2021

Background:

Self-esteem refers to a person's positive and negative attitudes towards the self, and metacognition is an upper system providing awareness and direction of events and mental functions. Coping refers to the specific and psychological efforts used to deal with stressful events or the negative effects of the agents of these. The aim of this study was to evaluate self-esteem, metacognition status and coping attitudes in patients with cancer, which is known to have severely destructive psychological effects.

Materials and Methods:

Fifty adult cancer patients who were followed up in the medical oncology clinic between July 2018 and June 2019 and 50 age- and gender-matched healthy controls as control group were included in this study. All the participants were applied with a sociodemographic data form, the Rosenberg self-esteem scale, the Metacognition Assessment Scale, and the Copying Orientation to Problems Experienced (COPE) inventory, and their results were compared between the groups.

Results:

The groups comprised 50% females with a median age of 58 (33–82) years. The values related to the degree of participation in discussions, problem-focused coping, active coping, planning, and state of emotional vulnerability were low in the cancer patient group compared to the control group (P < 0.005 for all). The sustaining of their self-image, feeling threatened in interpersonal relationships, and degree of daydreaming were higher, and in the metacognition tests, the positive beliefs related to anxiety, uncontrolled or dangerous negative thoughts, nonfunctional coping, religious coping, joking, reckless behavior, substance use, denial, and mental disengagement scores were higher (P < 0.05 for all).

Conclusion:

Self-esteem was lower in cancer patients and upper level cognitive functions and problem-focused coping were determined to be worse compared to healthy controls. In the light of these results, psychosocial support given to cancer patients in this respect could contribute to quality of life and social conformity.
Anticancer, anti-proliferative activity of Avicennia marina plant extracts
Authors: Albinhassan Tahani H. , Saleh Kamel A. , Barhoumi Zouhaier , Alshehri Mohammed Ali , Al-Ghazzawi1 Adel M.
Published: September 2021

Purpose:

Medical halophytes plants are potent sources of bioactive secondary metabolite components used against different diseases. Avicenniamarina one of the typical halophytes plant species used in folk medicine to treat smallpox, rheumatism, and ulcer. Despite the richness of A. marina with polyphenolic, flavonoids, terpenoid, and terpene, contents remain poorly investigated against cancer types. Consequently, to explore the function-composition relationship of A. marina hexane leaves crude extract, the current study designed to investigate the cytotoxicity, apoptotic and antiproliferative impacts on the colon (HCT-116), liver (HepG2), and breast (MCF-7) cancer cell lines.

Materials and Methods:

Therefore, the cytotoxicity impact screening carried out by Sulforhodamine-B assay. While, the initiation of the apoptosis evaluated by chromatin condensing, early apoptosis, late apoptosis and the formation and appearance of apoptotic bodies. On the other hand, the flow cytometry used to identify the phase of inhibition where the determined IC 50 value used. While, the chemical composition of the hexane extract was detected using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry.

Results:

Revealed that hexane extract showed a weak induction of apoptosis despite the formation of apoptotic bodies and the high cell inhibitory effect on all tested cell lines with IC50 values (23.7 ± 0.7, 44.9 ± 0.93, 79.55 ± 0.57) μg/ml on HCT-116, HepG2, and MCF-7, respectively. Furthermore, it showed the ability to inhibit cell cycle in G0/G1 for HCT-116, S phase for HepG2, and MCF-7.

Conclusion:

In the light of these results, the current study suggests that A. marina leaves hexane extract may be considered as a candidate for further anticancer drug development investigations.
Identification of potential targets with high centrality indicated by diethylnitrosamine + thioacetamide-induced hepatocellular carcinoma model
Authors: Hora Sandhya , Asad Mohammad , Jain Swatantra Kumar , Katare Deepshikha Pande
Published: September 2021

Background and Aim:

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a primary liver malignancy, represents a continuous challenge to clinicians as it is a leading cause of death due to cancer widely. Early detection is the only hope to cure patients from this deadly disease or possibly increase life expectancy. Mouse models are most acceptable studies as they have ability to manipulate their genome and transcriptome to evaluate mechanistic changes. In addition, system biology can improvise the understanding of molecular mechanism of HCC and also can reveal the protein hub involved in every stage of HCC.

Materials and Methods:

Herein, diethylnitrosamine and thioacetamide (TAA) were used to develop stage-specific HCC in Wistar rats. Histopathological changes, biochemical parameters, and the oxidative stress were measured in hepatocytes. We have reanalyzed the microarray dataset to identify the complex signaling pathways involved in hepatocarcinogenesis induced by TAA. GSE45050 dataset was downloaded from Gene Expression Omnibus database, and the gene expression profile of nontumor, cirrhosis, and HCC was compared.

Results:

The study reveals stage-specific development of chronic HCC rat model and promising stage-specific targets (EHMT2, GMPS, and SPRY2) of HCC.

Conclusions:

EHMT2, GMPS, and SPRY found as high centrality nodes in protein-protein interaction studies using high-throughput microarray data which tend to be present in signaling pathways and co-occur in a biological state of HCC. These genes can be targeted to understand the possible pathology, molecular changes, and target strategy under cirrhosis and HCC condition.
Evaluation of Risk Factors Affecting Outcome in Outborn Surgical Neonates
Authors: Mohta Anup , Mishra Ashwani , Khan Niyaz A. , Jajoo Mamta , Neogi Sujoy , Sengar Mamta , Gupta Chhabi Ranu
Published: September 2021

Background:

Mortality in surgical neonates contributes to neonatal mortality rates. The study was conceptualized to study clinical and nonclinical factors affecting mortality in surgical neonates so that timely intervention could result in improved survival of the neonates.

Materials and Methods:

The study was initiated after approval from the institutional ethics committee and included 120 surgical neonates over a period of 18 months after obtaining consent from the parents/caregivers. Predesigned pro forma was used to record the details of antenatal care received, place of birth, travel history, maternal education and gestational age, and clinical condition at the time of admission. Values of biochemical tests such as serum electrolytes, serum creatinine, and arterial blood gasses were recorded. The need of inotrope support, blood or blood product transfusion, and postoperative ventilator support and intensive care unit (ICU) care was recorded. The results of the two groups, i.e., survivals and mortality, were compared. Outcome was recorded as mortality at 30 days or earlier.

Results:

Irrespective of the surgical condition, the survival rate was significantly better in those babies who weighed more than 2.5 kg at the time of admission, had capillary refill time of <3 s, had serum ionized calcium levels more than 1 mmol/L, and did not require inotropes, blood or blood product transfusion, and postoperative ICU care and ventilator support. The place of birth, educational status of the mother, gestational age, and distance traveled for care had no statistically significant effect on survival.

Conclusion:

There is a statistically significant correlation between the survival of the babies who weighed more than 2.5 kg and are more physiologically preserved at the time of admission. Mortality rates can be decreased by timely interventions to reduce the need of inotropes, blood or blood products, and ICU care and ventilator support during their postoperative recovery.
Conjoined Thoracopagus Twins - Our Experience of Successful Separation
Authors: Sinha Arvind , Saxena Rahul , Pathak Manish , Rodha Mahaveer Singh
Published: September 2021

Conjoined twin is an extremely rare condition and needs a thorough knowledge of anatomy and a multidisciplinary approach is essential to successfully separate, the twins. Thoracopagus are the twins attached by chest and umbilicus and are the commonest among all the varieties but carries a poor survival rate. We describe our approach and experience of management of thoracopagus twins who were separated at eighty-three day of life and are alive and well after 4 years of follow up. The most important decisive parameter for successful separation is the extent of sharing of organs between twins but the role of a motivated multidisciplinary team is also indispensable.
Ultrasound-guided thoracal paravertebral block for awake thoracoscopic lobectomy in a high-risk patient
Authors: Ozen Volkan , Derdiyok Onur , Karacalar Serap
Published: September 2021

One-lung ventilation provided by double-lumen tube intubation under general anaesthesia has conventionally been considered necessary for thoracoscopic major pulmonary resections. Recently, regional anaesthesia techniques have been used to avoid complications of tracheal intubation and general anaesthesia. Although paravertebral block (PVB) comes to the fore as a safe and useful regional anaesthesia technique for intra-operative and post-operative analgesia for a wide variety of surgeries involving the thoracic and lumbar regions, it is sometimes used for anaesthesia. Here, we aimed to demonstrate that biportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery can be performed in a right upper lobectomy while maintaining spontaneous ventilation in a 55-year-old, awake patient who was not intubated under ultrasound-guided PVB.
Postavulsion Complete Loss of Both Lids with Corneal Injury and Orbital Floor Fracture
Authors: Shah Sheerin , Rakesh Devika , Goel Sahil , Mittal Rajinder K. , Garg Ramneesh , Singh Karan
Published: September 2021

Total upper and lower eyelid reconstruction remains a challenging task for plastic and reconstructive surgeons. Repair of full-thickness defects >50% of the horizontal length of the lids can be particularly complex. Here, we discuss a case of a 52-year-old male who presented to the emergency with avulsion of the right upper and lower eyelids associated with corneal injury and orbital floor fracture. Among all the possible choices of locoregional flap available, we chose the paramedian forehead flap for anterior lamella reconstruction of both upper and lower lids, and the posterior lamella was reconstructed with buccal mucosal graft while orbital floor reconstruction was carried out with prosthesis. This reconstructive modality resulted in satisfactory function and esthetic outcome.
What’s new in gynecologic pathology 2021: ovary and fallopian tube
Authors: Turashvili Gulisa , Lastra Ricardo
Published: September 2021

The 5th edition of the World Health Organization (WHO) Classification of Female Genital Tumors was published in 2020. Although the classification of ovarian and fallopian tube neoplasms is largely unchanged from the prior (4th) edition, this newsletter compiles the most important refinements in these organ sites, including serous and non-serous epithelial tumors, and sex cord-stromal tumors.
Последовательные простые числа на коротких интервалах
Authors: Radomskii Artyom Olegovich
Published: September 2021

Получена оценка снизу величины $#\{x/2< p_n\leq x: p_n \equiv …\equiv p_{n+m}\equiv a\pmod {q}, p_{n+m} - p_n\leq y\}$, где $p_n$ есть $n$-е простое число.
О дзета-функции Гурвица с алгебраическим иррациональным параметром. II
Authors: Laurinčikas Antanas P
Published: September 2021

Известно, что дзета-функция Гурвица $\zeta (s,\alpha )$ с трансцендентным или рациональным параметром $\alpha $ обладает свойством дискретной универсальности, т.е. сдвиги $\zeta (s+ikh,\alpha )$, $k\in \mathbb N_0$, $h>0$, аппроксимируют широкий класс аналитических функций. Случай алгебраического иррационального $\alpha $ - сложная открытая проблема. В работе получено некоторое продвижение в этой проблеме. Доказано, что существует непустое замкнутое множество аналитических функций $F_{\alpha ,h}$, аппроксимируемых указанными выше сдвигами. Также обсуждается случай некоторых композиций $\Phi (\zeta (s,\alpha ))$.
Циклы произвольной длины в графах расстояний над $\mathbb F_q^d$
Authors: Iosevich Alexander , Jardine Gail , McDonald Brian
Published: September 2021

Пусть $E \subset \mathbb F_q^d$ - подмножество линейного пространства размерности $d \ge 2$ над конечным полем $\mathbb F_q$ порядка $q$. В работе рассматривается так называемый граф расстояний $\mathcal G^{dist}_t(E)$, $t\neq 0$, в котором множеством вершин является $E$ и при этом две вершины $x$, $y$ соединены ребром, если $\|x-y\| \equiv (x_1-y_1)^2+…+(x_d-y_d)^2=t$. Доказано, что при условии $|E| \ge C_k q^{\frac {d+2}{2}}$ граф $\mathcal G^{dist}_t(E)$ содержит правильное по порядку роста число циклов длины $k$. Также рассматривается граф скалярных произведений $\mathcal G^{prod}_t(E)$, $t\neq 0$, где в качестве множества вершин снова выступает $E$, а вершины $x$, $y$ соединены ребром, если $x\cdot y \equiv x_1y_1+…+x_dy_d=t$. Аналогичные результаты получены и в этом случае, но методы доказательства несколько сложнее, поскольку функция $x\cdot y$ не инвариантна относительно сдвигов. При этом для достаточно длинных циклов показатель $\frac {d+2}{2}$ может быть уменьшен.
О суммах множеств квадратов
Authors: Schoen Tomasz
Published: September 2021

Для множества $A\subseteq \{1,…,N\}$ размера $\delta N$ получен результат типа теоремы Боголюбова-Ружи: $A^2+A^2+A^2-A^2-A^2-A^2$ содержит большую обобщенную арифметическую прогрессию низкой размерности.
Vốn sinh kế và giải pháp nâng cao thu nhập cho nông hộ trên địa bàn xây dựng nông thôn mới tỉnh Hậu Giang
Authors: Tú Võ Hồng , Trang Nguyễn Thuỳ
Published: September 2021

Xây dựng nông thôn mới là một trong những chương trình trọng điểm với mục tiêu phát triển toàn diện khu vực nông thôn. Hậu Giang là tỉnh đi đầu ở Đồng bằng sông Cửu Long về thực hiện nông thôn mới. Do vậy, nghiên cứu thực hiện điều tra 458 quan sát tại Hậu Giang để tìm hiểu nguồn vốn sinh kế và so sánh sánh nguồn vốn sinh kế ở các nhóm xã có kết quả xây dựng nông thôn mới khác nhau. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy, nhìn chung năm nguồn vốn sinh kế nông hộ ở nhóm xã hoàn thành tốt là cao hơn so với các nhóm xã còn lại. Kết quả hồi quy đa biến cho thấy có 04 yếu tố ảnh hưởng có ý nghĩa và tỷ lệ thuận đến thu nhập nông hộ, gồm diện tích đất của nông hộ, tình hình vốn vay, nhân khẩu trong gia đình và nhóm xã hoàn thành tốt xây dựng nông thôn mới.
PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DALAM BUKU TEMATIK KELAS IV SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Dwi Anggraeni Siwi
Published: September 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pendidikan karakter yang termuat pada buku tematik kelas IV Sekolah Dasar tema Indahnya Keragaman di Negeriku. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian diskriptif kualitatif. Data berupa data kualitatif mengenai pendidikan karakter yang termuat pada buku tematik. Sumber data buku tematik kelas IV Sekolah Dasar tema Indahnya Keragaman di Negeriku pengarang Heny Kusumawati, S.SI terbitan kemendikbud edisi revisi tahun 2017. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan dilakukan dengan mencari dan mengumpulkan data mengenai pendidikan karakter dalam buku tematik kelas IV Sekolah Dasar tema Indahnya Keragaman di Negeriku dan jurnal. Analisis data dilakukan dengan analisis isi. Hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada lima implementasi pendidikan karakter yaitu Pelaksanaan Mengajarkan, Pelaksanaan Keteladanan, Pelaksanaan Menentukan Prioritas, Pelaksanaan Praksis Prioritas, Pelaksanaan Refleksi.
Technology and Immigration System: A New Paradigm for Improving Government Service Delivery in Tanzania
Authors: Mustafa Kassim Kipingu  , Deodatus Patrick Shayo
Published: September 2021

This paper explores how digital transformation has improved the delivery of immigration services. In contrast, this refers to the fact that, despite the existence of e-immigration services, there has been inadequate research to examine the e-immigration system in Tanzania. This paper explores the e-immigration portal, its advantages, and its challenges. Using a mixed-method, data were collected from secondary and primary sources through document review, portal analysis, interviews, and questionnaires. Primary and secondary data show that e-immigration portals can be accessed using personal computers, smartphones, and internet cafes. Also, the time for applicants to receive passports and travel documents has decreased from more than seven days in the old manual system to three days on average in the new e–immigration system. Following the transforming government process, immigration service delivery has been improved by implementing the e–immigration system. Thee–immigration services offer advantages to users like online application, online payment, time-saving, and costs, but challenges like digital literacy, inaccuracy of information, feedback, and network problems impact the system's smooth operation. Here digital literacy campaign, feedback mechanism, applicant support desk, and digital service desk are recommended.
The influence of birth weight and gestational age on kidney function in premature infants
Authors: Tsintsadze Bella D. , Kazakova Klavdiya A. , Chernikov Vladislav V. , Fisenko Andrey P. , Tsygin Aleksey N.
Published: September 2021

Introduction. The impact of prematurity on the functional state of the kidneys in infants has not yet been sufficiently studied. Aim. To determine the influence of birth weight and gestational age on the creatinine level in the blood and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in early childhood. Materials and methods. A retrospective analysis was conducted on medical records of 316 children aged from 1 month to 1.5 years, hospitalized at the Department of Early Childhood Pathology (National Medical Research Center for Children’s Health, Moscow) from 2012 to 2020 due to consequences of perinatal CNS damage. Children without congenital kidney diseases, with normal urine values in medical history, without structural abnormalities on ultrasound were included in this study. Serum creatinine was determined by the enzymatic method, GFR - by the Schwartz’s formula using a coefficient of 0.413, as well as, previously proposed coefficients of 0.33 for premature and 0.44 for full-term infants. Results. In premature infants, notably born with extremely low birth weight and very low birth weight, at the age of 1 year, serum creatinine is reduced compared to full-term infants, GFR in deep-premature infants exceeds the level of GFR in full-term infants by the year. The results allow concluding the method of calculating GFR by formulas based on serum creatinine to be invalid. Due to possible hyperfiltration in preterm infants, they need regular monitoring urine tests, blood pressure, due to the risk of developing chronic kidney disease. Conclusions. It is necessary to search for other methods for determining GFR in extremely premature infants. The established indices of the blood creatinine content can be used as reference values for different periods of gestation and body weight at birth in institutions using the enzymatic method for determining blood creatinine. The obtained GFR indices as a reference can be recommended for full-term and premature babies born after 32 weeks of gestation and with a birth weight of more than 1500 g.
Family Hurdles in Polygamy and Their Solution in the Light of Qur’ān and Ḥadīth (An analytical study)
Authors: Sajila Kausar, Anila Ishaq
Published: September 2021

Polygamy is one of authentic principle of Islamic Sharī’ah. It is not new one; it has its root in Islām for many centuries. Qurān and Ḥadīth are preferable references for permissible and impermissible of any principle and it is clear from both references that this principle is permissible with few Sharī’ah restrictions. The practice of polygamy is also proved from Companions of Muhammad (PBUH) and pious people of that age. Actually polygamy is a tool for sustainable development of family life. It extends the scope of maintenance system of Islām. But, now a day, unfortunately this beautiful doctrine has many misunderstandings about it in society especially in Pākistānī society. There are many hurdles in adoption of this principle. The strongest hurdle is being the reaction of family. This paper will highlight those hurdles which are raised by the family and will present their solution in the light of Qurān and Ḥadīth.
Vehicle Path Planning with Multicloud Computation Services
Authors: Wang Po-Tong , Lin Shao-Yu , Sheu Jia-Shing
Published: September 2021

With the development of artificial intelligence, public cloud service platforms have begun to provide common pretrained object recognition models for public use. In this study, a dynamic vehicle path-planning system is developed, which uses several general pretrained cloud models to detect obstacles and calculate the navigation area. The Euclidean distance and the inequality based on the detected marker box data are used for vehicle path planning. Experimental results show that the proposed method can effectively identify the driving area and plan a safe route. The proposed method integrates the bounding box information provided by multiple cloud object detection services to detect navigable areas and plan routes. The time required for cloud-based obstacle identification is 2 s per frame, and the time required for feasible area detection and action planning is 0.001 s per frame. In the experiments, the robot that uses the proposed navigation method can plan routes successfully.
Experimental and Theoretical Analysis of Cracking Moment of Concrete Beams Reinforced with Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Polymer and Steel Rebars
Authors: Dang Vu Hiep , Phan Duy Nguyen
Published: September 2021

This study aims at experimentally and theoretically investigating the cracking moment (Mcrc) of hybrid Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP)/steel Reinforced Concrete (RC) beams. Six hybrid Glass FRP (GFRP)/steel and three GFRP RC beams with various GFRP and steel reinforcement ratios are tested in four-point bending scheme. Experimental results indicate that both GFRP and steel rebars affect Mcrc, but the effect of steel reinforcement is more significant. When the steel reinforcement ratio increases to 1.17%, Mcrc goes up to 15.9%, while the same value for GFRP is only 9.7%. An analytical method is proposed based on the plain section assumption and nonlinear behavior of materials for estimating Mcrc. The proposed model shows a good agreement with the experimental data conducted in this study and collected from the literature. The results of the parametric study give evidence of the positive effects of hybrid reinforcement ratios and elastic modulus of FRP on Mcrc of hybrid RC beams.
Optimization of Superplastic Forming Process of AA7075 Alloy for the Best Wall Thickness Distribution
Authors: Nguyen Manh Tien , Nguyen Truong An , Tran Duc Hoan , Le Van Thao
Published: September 2021

This work aims to optimize the process parameters for improving the wall thickness distribution of the sheet superplastic forming process of AA7075 alloy. The considered factors include forming pressure p (MPa), deformation temperature T (°C), and forming time t (minutes), while the responses are the thinning degree of the wall thickness ε (%) and the relative height of the product h*. First, a series of experiments are conducted in conjunction with response surface method (RSM) to render the relationship between inputs and outputs. Subsequently, an analysis of variance (ANOVA) is conducted to verify the response significance and parameter effects. Finally, a numerical optimization algorithm is used to determine the best forming conditions. The results indicate that the thinning degree of 13.121% is achieved at the forming pressure of 0.7 MPa, the deformation temperature of 500°C, and the forming time of 31 minutes.
Effects of Activist shareholding on corporate social responsibility reporting Practices: An empirical study in spain
Authors:   Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales, Universidad de Salamanca, Prado-Lorenzo José Manuel , García-sánchez Isabel María ,   Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales, Universidad de Salamanca, Gallego Álvarez Isabel ,   Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales, Universidad de Salamanca
Published: September 2021

New business practices are mainly characteristic of large firms, especially those quoted on the stock market. Listed companies show a higher commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices because capital markets allow activists to become a firm’s socially oriented shareholders. These actors, although small in number, have a significant influence over other larger block-holders. Recent decades have witnessed a significant increase in societal pressure to control the behavior of companies owing to the risks deriving from the economic, social and environmental effects of their business activity. The aim of this work is to test the effect that CSR activist shareholders have on the decision to disclose corporate social responsibility information in the Spanish context, controlling for the rest of the dimensions in Ullmann’s theoretical framework.
Flop to Flip: Integrating Technology and Team-Based Learning to Improve Student Engagement
Authors: Veneri Diana , Mongillo Elizabeth
Published: September 2021

Purpose: The first attempt to develop and instruct a new course in evidence-based practice in a physical therapy curriculum proved problematic. The purpose of this paper is to describe the method of revising this traditionally taught course using a combination of flipping the classroom, team-based learning, and technology. Methods: Working with an Instructional Design Specialist, a weekly online preparatory module was created for each content topic using a variety of multimedia learning provisions including micro learning videos (PowerPoint with voiceover), transcript of the PowerPoint, a list of vocabulary words, reading, Quizlet, Flipgrids and Concept Checks. Each week’s module was introduced with a listing of objectives, goals, time to complete tasks and a description of the in-class activities. Class began with a weekly 10-question vocabulary quiz to hold students accountable for their preparation. A short summary lecture followed. Students were then given an in-class assignment to complete either in pairs or small groups. Discussion of the assignment completed the session. Most of the assignments were submitted electronically prior to discussion for grading purposes. Several also utilized a team-based learning format. Pairs of students complete an assignment; students then convene with their group and discuss and complete the same assignment. This process facilitates a more active learning environment. Result: Students were consistently prepared for class as evidenced by their quiz performance. Informal assessment of the online preparatory modules was performed using a “One-Minute Paper” assessment. Students reported that the PowerPoint with voiceover, Quizlet, Concept Checks, and the weekly list of vocabulary terms were most helpful, whereas Flipgrids and reading were not helpful. In-class activities were interactive and facilitated deeper conversations about the content. Conclusion and Recommendations: The outcomes provided reflect student perception solely, which may have been biased by the instructor’s presence in the course. Formal assessment of changes was not possible using student performance as a measure because the course had dramatically changed from year one to year two. A more formal, scientific assessment is recommended to determine if and how course changes affected student performance.
Predictors of Success on the Credentialing Examination in Radiography for First- and Non-First-Generation Students
Authors: Iorio Michael , Edmunds William , Becerra Benjamin
Published: September 2021

Background: Identifying predictors of student success is fundamental across higher education in the United States, particularly for historically underserved first-generation students. In radiologic technology programs, the literature suggests that variables prior to and during matriculation in these programs affects scores on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) credentialing examination in Radiography. However, the evidence in this area has not considered the educational patterns for first-generation students. Purpose: This study sought to improve our understanding about how select student background characteristics and experiences prior to and during the years enrolled in radiologic technology programs accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) affect scores on the ARRT credentialing examination in radiography, especially for first-generation students. Method: The researchers surveyed graduates from radiologic technology programs in 2018 and 2019 who attempted the radiography credentialing examination in these two years. Results: A total of 286 cases were included in the analysis, which revealed different patterns and effects of predictor variables on credentialing examination scores for first- and non-first-generation students. Whereas 10 variables prior to and during matriculation affected examination scores for first-generation students, only 8 did for their non-first-generation peers. Conclusion: Identifying predictors of success in radiologic technology programs helps professionals in these programs design environments that provide opportunities for students to enhance their chances to be successful on the Radiography exam, especially first-generation students.
The Role of Interprofessional Education in the Development of Healthcare Professionals’ Team Skills
Authors: Sniffen Katie , Al-Hammadi Noor , Hinyard Leslie
Published: September 2021

Purpose: Interprofessional education (IPE) across the health professions learning continuum is suggested to prepare health professionals for interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP) through development of necessary attitudes, knowledge, behaviors, and skills. The purpose of this study was to investigate the flow-on effects of previous IPE experiences across the learning continuum on existing IPCP skills and behaviors in healthcare professionals. Methods: A retrospective observational study design was used to survey a convenience sample of healthcare professionals working in IPCP clinics about their self-reported team and collaboration skills via the pre-existing Team Skills Scale (TSS) and Self-Assessed Collaborative Skills (SACS) tools. Additional survey items were created by the research team based on self-reported prior IPE exposure, timing of initial IPE exposure, and number of IPE exposures. Sixty-three participants completed the survey (28% response rate). Results: No statistically significant differences were found between groups across all categories of IPE exposure. Non-significant trends suggest higher team and collaboration skills are related to earlier and cumulative IPE exposures throughout learning and professional development. Conclusion: IPE as a broad definition is not sufficient to detect significant relationships with healthcare professionals’ IPCP skills. Future studies should investigate the longitudinal effectiveness of specific IPE interventions on distal IPCP skills and account for other contributing factors.
Contribution of the Human Microbiome and Proteus mirabilis to Onset and Progression of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Potential for Targeted Therapy
Authors: Kerpez Jessica , Kesselman Marc , Demory Beckler Michelle
Published: September 2021

The human microbiome has been shown to play a role in the regulation of human health, behavior, and disease. Data suggests that microorganisms that co-evolved within humans have an enhanced ability to prevent the development of a large spectrum of immune-related disorders but may also lead to the onset of conditions when homeostasis is disrupted. In many conditions, a link between dysbiosis (microbial imbalance or microbiome upset) has been identified and associated with immune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This review provides insight into how an individual’s unique microbiome, combined with a genetic predisposition and environmental factors may lead to the onset and progression of RA. While research efforts have been largely focused on Porphyromonas gingivalis in the generation of citrullinated products as a trigger in the onset and progression of RA, recent research efforts have also indicated that Proteus mirabilis may play a key role in the development of anti-citrullinated antibodies through shared epitope sequences IRRET and ESRRAL. Thus, this review also highlights how targeting dysbiosis with alternative approaches may help to reduce microbial resistance as well as potentially improve outcomes. Further investigation is needed to see if potential future treatments for RA could benefit from personalized medicine based on an individual’s unique microbiome
Cannabinoids in the rheumatic diseases
Authors: Fitzcharles Mary-Ann
Published: September 2021

Pain is a prevalent symptom for rheumatology patients. Even when inflammatory arthritis is well controlled, remaining pain or comorbid fibromyalgia is a cause of persistent suffering. As current treatments for pain management are suboptimal, patients are increasingly exploring medical cannabis as a treatment option, with interest bolstered by legalization of both medical and recreational cannabis is many jurisdictions. This easier access to cannabis may even prompt some patients to experiment with use and self-medicate. Although the clinical evidence for effect of cannabinoids in rheumatology management is mostly lacking, rheumatologists must be sufficiently knowledgeable to provide patients with evidence-based information about effects and harms. This review will address the pharmacological properties of medical cannabis, products available, and methods of administration and will highlight considerations applicable for use in various rheumatology patient populations. Medical cannabis may provide some symptom relief for some rheumatology patients, but with caution about known short-term risks and largely unknown long-term risks. Medical cannabis may finally emerge as a treatment option for these patients. Even in the present setting of limited evidence, clinicians must understand the popular advocacy for medical cannabis and play an active role to ensure competent and safe patient care.

Keywords: Rheumatic pain. Cannabinoids.