bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exposer de l’art bushman en Suisse
Authors: Baracchini Leïla , Mulhauser Blaise , Gaille Elodie
Published: April 2022

Cet article revient sur le processus collaboratif qui a présidé à la conception de l’exposition Kuru. L’art d’un monde en mutation tenue en 2019 au Jardin botanique de Neuchâtel (Suisse). Cette expérience, alliant des artistes san naro du Botswana, des anthropologues et des professionnel·le·s des musées, avait pour ambition de repenser l’approche muséale de l’art san contemporain et de développer d’autres modes d’exposition, plus inclusifs. Cet article documente les stratégies de représentation de Soi et de l’Autre mobilisées dans ce contexte et propose une réflexion sur les apports, les enjeux et les limites de cette collaboration à la croisée de l’art, de l’anthropologie et de la botanique. Il met en lumière les effets involontaires, les adaptations constantes et les asymétries persistantes à l’œuvre dans les échanges, et discute de l’intérêt de faire sens de ces dynamiques interactionnelles au sein même de l’espace muséal.
Border-rows Effect of Rape (Brassica napus L.) Intercropping with Milk Vetch (Astragalus sinicus L.)
Authors: Liu Zeqin , Zhou Quan , Ouyang Fengzai , Liu Yiqiang , Su Gaojie , Wang Xuehao , Hou Zhijie , Wang Tengqi , Wang Yajun , Huang Guoqin
Published: April 2022

Border-rows effect is an important research content of the intercropping system. Milk vetch-rape intercropping is one of the typical intercropping patterns in southern China. However, research on the border-rows effect is very little, which has affected the application and popularization of the milk vetch-rape intercropping system. In this study, two field experiments were conducted from 2018 to 2020. The effects of monoculture, intercropping and different border rows on agronomic traits and the yield of rape were studied. The results showed that milk vetch had a significant effect on the first border row of rape. The first border-row of rape diameter of root and secondary effective branch number is significantly higher than the second and third border-row, and the rape yield per plant in the first border-row of intercropping milk vetch was 135%, 328%, 257% and 147% higher than that in the second, third, fourth and fifth border rows respectively. The intercropping with milk vetch enhanced the number of pods per plant in the first border-row by increasing the agronomic traits of rape, such as plant height, stem diameter, primary effective branch number and secondary effective branch number. In conclusion, intercropping milk vetch significantly improved the agronomic traits of the first and second border-rows rape and increased the yield of rape. So it is recommended that milk vetch intercropping with two rows rape, which has important guiding significance for the application and promotion of milk vetch-rape intercropping in the future.
Thermal and Structural Behaviour of Offshore Structures with Passive Fire Protection
Authors: Oterkus Erkan , Jo Sangchan
Published: April 2022

In offshore structures, hydrocarbon fires cause the structure to loose its rigidity rapidly and this leads to structural integrity and stability problems. The Passive Fire Protection (PFP) system slows the transfer rate of fire heat and helps to prevent the collapse of structures and human losses. The vital design factors are decided in the detailed design stage. The determined design thickness must be accurately applied in the fabrication yard. However, there are many cases that the PFP is overused because of various reasons. This excessive application of the PFP is an unavoidable problem. Several studies have been conducted on the efficient application and optimal design of the PFP. However, the strength of the PFP has not been considered. In addition, research studies on the correlation between the thickness of the PFP and the structural behaviour are not widely available. Therefore, this study attempts to analyse the thermal and mechanical effects of the PFP on the structure when it is applied to the structural member. In particular, it is intended to determine the change in the behaviour of the structural member as the thickness of the PFP increases.
To Buy or Not to Buy Foreign Currency: The Interplay between Fear of Missing Out, Unplanned Buying Behavior and Post-Purchase Regret
Authors: Ögel Serdar
Published: April 2022

Since last six months, there has been an increase in foreign currency buying behaviors of individuals to protect the value of their assets due to dramatic increase in the value of foreign currencies against Turkish liras. However, besides the increase in the value of foreign currency against Turkish liras, the interactions among individuals stimulate them to purchase foreign currencies. In this context, the objective of the research is to explore the interplay between fear of missing out, unplanned buying behavior and post-purchase regret with respect to foreign currency buying behavior. Herein, fear of missing out is set as an independent variable; whereas unplanned buying behavior is determined as a variable that mediates the linkage between fear of missing out and post-purchase regret. The data are gained from 392 participants by employing convenience sampling. In an attempt to explore the proposed links between the variables, structural equation modelling is utilized. The findings report that fear of missing out significantly and positively influences unplanned foreign currency buying behavior of individuals and their post-purchase regret; while unplanned foreign currency buying behavior significantly and positively influences their post-purchase regret towards buying foreign currency. Besides, the findings indicate that unplanned foreign currency buying behavior partially mediates the link between fear of missing out and post-purchase regret. Overall, by shedding a light on understanding foreign currency buying behavior of individuals in last six months, the results of the study also contribute to individuals to realize their future foreign exchange buying behavior in a more planned way.
Analysis of The Impact of Health Expenditures on Health Status in Nigeria
Authors: Musa Nuhu
Published: April 2022

Expenditures on healthcare are vital for the enhancement of health conditions through reduction in infant mortality rate. This study is aimed at investigating the relationship between government spending on health sector and health status in Nigeria using annual time series data from 1986 to 2020. The dependent variable of the model is infant mortality rate used as health indicator while the independent variables include; health capital expenditure, recurrent expenditure, GDP per capita, and level of education. The study employed co-integration and error correction model (ECM) for the analysis. Results indicated that health capital expenditure and recurrent expenditure dampen infant mortality in Nigeria during the period under study. Furthermore, GDP per capita and level of education had negative and insignificant relationship with infant mortality rate. Based on these empirical findings, the study recommended that government should give priority attention to the funding and maintenance of health care system for the realization of better and improved health conditions of citizens.
Maliyet Dağıtım Anahtarlarının Bulanık AHP ve Bulanık TOPSIS Yöntemleriyle Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Duran Zafer , Paksoy Ömer Burak
Published: April 2022

Maliyet dağıtım anahtarları, genel üretim giderlerinin ürün veya hizmetlere dağıtılmasında kullanılan araçlardır. Bu araçlar, gerçekleştirilen faaliyetin niteliğine göre çeşitlenmekle birlikte ürün ya da hizmetlerin maliyetlerinin belirlenmesinde yöneticilere rehberlik etmektedir. Üstlendikleri bu stratejik role rağmen çoğu işletmede sezgisel yaklaşımlarla kullanılmaktadır. Bu tutum, maliyet hesaplamalarında hatalı sonuçların ortaya çıkmasına neden olarak üretim maliyetlerinin etkin bir şekilde yönetilmesini zorlaştırmaktadır.

Bu çalışmanın amacı, üretim maliyetlerinin hesaplanmasında kullanılan maliyet dağıtım anahtarlarını bilimsel yaklaşımlarla değerlendirerek uygulayıcılara önerilerde bulunmaktır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda araştırmada çok kriterli karar verme yöntemlerinden AHP ve TOPSIS yöntemleri bütünleşik bir yaklaşımla kullanılarak maliyet dağıtım anahtarları değerlendirilmiş ve uygulayıcıların bu zorlukların üstesinden gelebilmeleri için önerilerde bulunulmuştur. Söz konusu değerlendirme işleminde maliyet dağıtım anahtarlarının belirlenmesinde kullanılan kriterler AHP, maliyet dağıtım anahtarlarının sıralanmasında ise TOPSIS yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada kullanılan verilerin subjektif etkilerini en aza indirebilmek adına da AHP ve TOPSIS yöntemleri bulanık küme teorisi ile entegre edilmiştir.

Yapılan analizler sonucunda, maliyet dağıtım anahtarlarının seçiminde en etkili kriterin performans geliştirme kriteri olduğu, bu kriteri sırasıyla faaliyete uygunluk, anlaşılır olma ve maliyetle ilişkili olma kriterlerinin izlediği diğer kriterlerin ise oldukça düşük etkiye sahip oldukları tespit edilmiştir. Bununla birlikte uygulamanın gerçekleştirildiği işletme için en uygun maliyet dağıtım anahtarının genel üretim giderleri olduğu görülmüştür.
Retention of Mother Tongue as Instructional Language at the Junior High School Level in Ghana: Teachers' and Students' Perspectives
Authors: Nyamekye Ernest
Published: April 2022

The early-exit transitional education policy in Ghana demands teachers at the junior high school level to exclusively use English as the language of instruction. However, there are enormous reports that some teachers constantly violate the implementation of this policy by retaining the Mother Tongue (L1) of students as the instructional language. The present explanatory case study, therefore, aimed to investigate the rationale behind the retention of students' L1 (Twi) as the language of instruction as well as how such practice affects students' academic progress. The study included five public schools in the Sunyani-West District of the Bono Region, Ghana. Data from 100 participants (including 25 teachers and 75 students) were gathered through classroom observations, focus group discussions, and interviews. It was found that teachers retain students' L1 at the junior high school level because they believe it is the most effective means of ensuring a better understanding of lessons, which would, otherwise, be difficult given the low English proficiency of the students as well as some teachers. The findings of the study also indicated that students had much interest in L1-based instruction because they believed that the use of their L1 created an enabling environment that promoted active participation and learner-centred pedagogy. In this regard, it was recommended that, given the difficulties teachers and students encounter in implementing the early-exit policy, the late-exit transitional education policy should be adopted by the Ghana Education Service.
Analisa Perawatan pada Mesin Bubut dengan Pendekatan Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
Authors: Wibowo Tri Joko , Hidayatullah Tb Syarif , Nalhadi Ahmad
Published: April 2022

PT. TDE adalah perusahaan manufaktur bergerak di bidang permesinan dan suku cadang. Mesin bubut adalah salah satu mesin yang digunakan pada proses produksi suku cadang dan sebagainya, Salah satu produk suku cadang adalah mechanical seal. Mesin bubut terdiri dari beberapa komponen yang sering mengalami breakdown sehingga mengakibatkan downtime. Penelitian ini bertujuan unutuk mengetahui tindakan perawatan yang optimal untuk komponen kritis pada mesin bubut CZ6232A dan memberikan usulan perawatan dengan pendekatan Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM). RCM adalah sebuah pendekatan sistematis untuk mengevaluasi sebuah fasilitas dan sumber daya untuk menghasilkan reliability yang tinggi. Dari analisa RCM pada mesin bubut didapatkan Komponen yang memiliki risk priority number (RPN) terbesar yaitu bearing 360, stator 288 dan rotor 288 sehingga memerlukan strategi perawatan yang lebih tepat dibandingkan perawatan sebelumnya. Hasil pemilihan tindakan perawatan RCM terdapat 5 komponen dengan perawatan CD yaitu kipas pendingin, motor housing, bearing, main shaft dan drive pulley, terdapat 2 komponen dengan perawatan FF yaitu stator dan rotor dan terdapat 1 komponen dengan tindakan perawatan TD yaitu brush.
Segmental Features Contained in BBC Learning English Video: Word in the News
Authors: Indriyani Safira Nur , Sukarni Semi , Triana Juita
Published: April 2022

This research is concerned with the segmental features found in BBC Learning English word in the news. The aims of this research are to identify segmental features contained in the BBC Learning English video word in the news and to describe the application of pronunciation in the BBC Leaning English video word in the news in teaching speaking. This research belongs to descriptive qualitative research because the data of this research is collected by classifying the declarative sentences found in the BBC Leaning English video and the researcher as the key instrument. In collecting the data, the researcher opened website BBC Learning English word in the news, chose the video BBC Learning English word in the news, transcript the video, selected the word that contained segmental features, and categorizing the data of segmental features from those video BBC Learning English word in the news. In analyzing the data, the researcher identified the word which contained segmental features, categorizing, counted the number and percentage of the segmental features found, discussed the finding, applied the research finding in teaching speaking, and drew conclusion and suggestion. The result of this research showed that there were 93 segmental features found in video BBC learning English. Based on the types of segmental features, there are three types found, namely 43 vowels (46.24%), 21 diphthong (22.83%), and 28 consonants (30.43%). This result of the analysis can be applied in teaching speaking at vocational high school.
STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS CORRECTIVE FEEDBACK IN EFL CLASSROOM
Authors: Retno Wiyati  , Rosa Padzilah Nur
Published: April 2022

This research is conducted to find out the teacher’s corrective feedback in an EFL classroom and to find out the students’ attitude after given corrective feedback. This research also tries to unfold the types of the teacher’s corrective feedback to correct the student’s erroneous or mistakes and what students’ attitude after given the correction. This research is conducted in one high school in Bandung. The research employed a descriptive qualitative study embracing the characteristics of a case study research design. In collecting the data, the researcher conducted classroom observation and interview. The observation sessions were conducted three times including the interview session. The participants of this research are one English teacher and twenty-four of a secondary high school student. This research showed that the teacher in EFL classroom provided 5 types of corrective feedback namely recast, explicit correction, clarification request, metalinguistic feedback, and repetition. The findings revealed that the most used corrective feedback is recast and explicit correction is the second most used corrective feedback while metalinguistic feedback is the most less used corrective feedback. Regarding the students’ attitude towards corrective feedback, the interview indicates that there is no negative feedback found in this study. The students indicate positive acceptance towards the different type of feedback used by the teacher. This research also points out the importance of using corrective feedback in teaching English in EFL classrooms with Recast as the most frequently corrective feedback type used by the teacher in the classroom which is parallel with the previous studies.
THE STRUGGLES OF THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO COPE WITH ONLINE EFL LEARNING DURING PANDEMIC OF COVID-19
Authors: Vemi Maulidiawati  , Martina Mulyani
Published: April 2022

The research described here investigates the experience of the students in online learning during COVID-19 Pandemic. Methods of the investigation was qualitative case study approach involving two students from different Senior High Schools in Cimahi. This research specifically focused on the struggle of students in online EFL learning. The analysis of the students’ observation, interview and documentation revealed some strategies they used to overcome their problems. Results discovered that the Pandemic had made the students experienced uncertain learning journey. The online learning provided special challenges for the students and some strategies showed the important role of student agency in making them stay motivated.
TEACHING ENGLISH THROUGH AN ONLINE LEARNING MODEL TO EFL STUDENTS IN RURAL AREAS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: TEACHER'S REFLECTION
Authors: Dina Fitriana  , Nia Purnamasari
Published: April 2022

Theoretical and empirical grounds suggest that the discussions on teaching English through an online learning system to EFL students in rural areas are limited in numbers. The voices and challenges experienced by EFL teachers of rural areas remain unexplored. This research is thus to shed light on the difficulties of EFL teachers in teaching English through an online learning system to EFL students of rural areas during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research used a qualitative research method with a case study design. The research participant was a teacher teaching English at one of the senior high schools in rural area in West Java. The data collection techniques used in this research were reflective writing journals and semi-structured interviews. Three steps were used in analyzing the data: data condensation, data display, drawing, and verifying conclusion. The findings revealed two primary challenges the EFL teacher faces during online learning: technological challenges and students' self-regulated learning. Technical challenges related to an unstable internet connection, limited internet quota, and lack of appropriate devices. Meanwhile, students' self-regulated learning is related to students' motivation in online learning. Several possible suggestions were applied in facing the challenges in online education: creativity, using different methods, and learning strategies appropriate to the teaching material.
STRATEGIES IN OVERCOMING SPEAKING ANXIETY IN A VIRTUAL CLASSROOM PRESENTATION: A DESCRIPTIVE QUALITATIVE STUDY AT ONE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Authors: Ridha Mardiani  , Apriyani
Published: April 2022

The purpose of this research is to investigate the factors that caused speaking anxiety in a virtual classroom presentation and the strategies to overcome it. The research setting is in one vocational high school in Cimahi, West Java, Indonesia in which ten second grade students majoring in fashion design class (Tata Busana) were selected to be participants of the study. The study employed descriptive qualitative design where the data obtained in a mixed way through observation, modified FLCAS questionnaire and interview. Due to the pandemic situation, classroom observations were carried out in the virtual classroom. Then the data were analyzed in accordance with the theme called coding and categorizing. The findings showed that the factors caused students’ speaking anxiety in delivering virtual classroom presentation are: personal and interpersonal anxiety, learner beliefs about language learning, lack of preparation and fear of making mistakes. The researchers also found some students’ strategies to overcome their speaking anxiety which are greatly helped them lessen their speaking anxiety. Those are: relaxation and resignation, preparation, peer seeking, and positive thinking. The findings of this research provide suggestions for teachers to improve their creativity in teaching process to create a friendly classroom environment to overcome students’ anxiety in classroom presentation.
OVERCROWDED CLASSROOMS IN THE ANALYSIS OF TEACHER-STUDENTS INTERACTION
Authors: Indra Sudrajat
Published: April 2022

The study was carried out to find out the most serious problems faced by the teachers-student interaction in overcrowded classes The aims in this study is to investigate the effect of teacher-students interaction in overcrowded classroom. This study focuses particularly on the problems that are being faced by both teachers and students while teaching-learning process. The method of this research work is qualitative method. The data were gathered through self-completion questionnaires and interview administered to 33 student and four teachers for questionnaire. Questionnaire for teacher is to understand more fully how teachers think about overcrowded classrooms as well as about classroom interaction, also to gain through overview about what the relationship between crowded classes and teacher-student interaction, and for student is to understand more fully whether overcrowded classes have an effect on teacher-student interaction, a short questionnaire was designed to gather opinion. In order to support the questionnaire, the students and the teacher were interviewed through a sequence of questions related to the causes of classroom interaction and overcrowded classroom to find out the effect of teacher-student interaction in overcrowded classroom. The study involved three students based on the high, middle and low value in English classroom and two teachers in the interview at a private senior high school in Bandung. The results of this study showed the main problems being faced in overcrowded classes including noise making, lack of individual attention and classroom arrangement are issues that influence interaction in the class. Based on the result we can saw that Teacher-Student Interaction is affected by the number of Student.
The evolution of the Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility from a contextual to a transcontextual model. A systematic review
Authors:   University of Murcia, Jiménez-Parra José Francisco , González-Víllora Sixto , Valero-Valenzuela Alfonso
Published: April 2022

Review question / Objective: The aim of this research was to identify and analyze the advances produced during the last 6 years in intervention studies based on the Model of Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR) both in the subject of physical education and in any other area of knowledge within the school context. To conduct this study, the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed (Moher et al., 2015) and the question was elaborated in the PICO format: (P) Participants or Problem (eg children, adolescents, Elementary, secondary, country), (I) Intervention (eg units, lessons, quantitative, qualitative or mixed research), (C) Comparators (“Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility”, “Education”), and (O) Outcomes (eg personal and social responsibility, motivation, prosocial behaviors, basic psychological needs, perception of students and teachers).
A STUDY ON FEMALE STUDENTS IN MARITIME INSTITUTES OF GUJARAT FOR SEA BASED JOBS
Authors: Mishra Major Ashish , Trivedi Jigna
Published: April 2022

The primary mode of transport in world global trade is through Maritime Sector. 90% of global transport is sea based (UNCTAD, 2021). In India 90% of India's trading by volume and 70% by value is done through maritime transport (Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, 2021). Further Gujarat having longest coastline in India contributes 40 % of trade in country through its maritime sector (Ministry of Shipping, 2021). The sector provides huge opportunity of employment to the seafarers across the world and the demand is always increasing (BIMCO, 2021). Although when it comes to gender parity the sector is highly gender imbalanced. Only 1.28% of females are working as seafarers in the world maritime fleet (BIMCO/ICS, 2021) which is highly dominated by males historically. In India the percentage is even lesser than one although Indians are considered as the preferred employees across world maritime fleet (DG Shipping, 2018). This paper aims to explore the supply side of the human resource that is education institutes from where the students joins as seafarers in the mainstream job. A survey through questionnaire conducted in Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) registered Maritime institutes in Gujarat wherein the female students are studying. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive and statistical analysis to understand various mode of entries, awareness, limitations and challenges to female students. The findings from this study will reveal various ground level facts at supply side of maritime sector specific to females in maritime industry and issues leading to high gender imparity in the maritime industry, the finding shall also be helpful to address the problems of less females from Gujarat joining the maritime sector employment
CONCEPTUALIZING THE IMAGINARY IN LITERARY DISCOURSE: A DIASPORIC ANALYSIS
Authors: KK Ismail , Mohanty Siba Sankar
Published: April 2022

The conceptual understanding of the diasporic imaginary is necessary for the construction of homeland through the articulation of creative narratives. The diasporic imaginary is widely narrated in the contemporary literature analysing the issues of displacement, cultural identity, home and nation. The new meaning of home in the post-modernity is analysed in the study for a comprehensive understanding of the diasporic narratives. The hybridity of cultural encounter make the immigrant to rediscover the lost home through fractured memories. The belongings to a space that negotiates with the cultural making of the home and nation should be analysed to critically evaluate the construction of imaginary homelands through the virtual of realities.
Removable of Heavy metals and Dye using of Poly (N-tertamylacrylamide-co-acrylamide/IL) OMMT
Authors:   Centre for Research and Development , Bharathiar University, Coimbatore -641046, India., Venkatesan M , Pazhanisamy P ,   Department of Chemistry, Sir Theagaraya College, Affiliated to University of Madras, Chennai-600 021, Tamil Nadu, India.
Published: April 2022

The present study describes the preparation of Poly (N-tert-amylacrylamide-coacrylamide/IL) OMMT denoted as Poly(NTA-co-AM/IL)OMMT. The first step is the synthesis of Poly(NTA-co-AM/IL)OMMT. The second step is the incorporation of OMMT Nanoclay. The properties of the gel can be modified by the OMMT clay. The amount of IL and Nanoclay played essential role in the adsorption. The adsorption rate of dye stuff are slow at the initial and increases further
The Uniqueness Of Prosocial Behavior In Bali On The Village Fund Management Accountability
Authors: WIRAKUSUMA Made Gede , KAWISANA Putu Gede Wisnu Permana
Published: April 2022

This research is based on the phenomenon of accountability of village funds that are still needed to strengthen the Indonesian government's policies of the rural and urban sector in developing the nation and state.  The research respondents were village government officials in Tabanan Regency, as a district with the largest number of villages, with village funds also, in Bali Province in 2019. The survey used a questionnaire, distributed to village government officials that were clustered (cluster random sampling) based on 10 sub-districts with 133 villages in Tabanan Regency. There are 3 positions of village government officials (village head or village secretary, and head of financial affairs) as respondents, and a sample of 72 questionnaires was obtained, according to the cluster and proportion of the number of villages per sub-district. The results of testing with Moderated Regression Analysis show that pro-social behavior strengthens the influence of human resource competencies, as well as the leadership of village government officials, in relation to increasing accountability of village fund management. Meanwhile, pro-social behavior has not proven its influence in the relationship between community participation and village fund management accountability.
Effect of Circuit Training Combined with Speed Agility Quickness Drills and Jump Rope Drills on Agility
Authors: S. Malar Dr. , D. Maniazhagu Dr.
Published: April 2022

The purpose of study was to find out the effect of circuit training combined with speed agility quickness drills and jump rope drills on agility. To achieve the purpose of the study, thirty school boys from different schools from of Alagappa Sports Foundation at Karaikudi, were selected as subject at random. Their age group range between 11 to 14 years. The study was formulated as pre and post test random group design, in which thirty subject were divided into three equal groups. The experimental group-1 (n=10, CT-SAQD) underwent circuit training combined with speed agility, and quickness drills, the experimental group-2 (n=10, CT-JRD) underwent through circuit training combined with Jump Rope Drills and group 3 served as a control group (n=10, CG) did not undergo any specific training. In this study, two training programme were adopted as independent variable, i.e., circuit training combined with speed agility quickens and circuit training combined with jump rope drills. The agility was selected as dependent variable. It was measured by T test in seconds. The selected two treatment groups were performed five days in a week for the period of six weeks, as per the stipulated training program. The data was collected before and after the training period. The collected pre and post data was critically analyzed with apt statistical tool of analysis of co-variance, for observed the significant adjusted post-test mean difference of three groups. The Scheffe’s post hoc test was used to find out pair-wise comparisons between groups. To test the hypothesis 0.05 level of significant was fixed. The performance of the agility better in circuit training combined with the drills of speed, agility and quickness than the circuit training combined with the drills of jump rope.
Green Synthesis, Structural Characterization and Biological Activity of Diclofenac-Urea Co-Crystal
Authors: P. Ogodo Uchenna , O. Abosede Olufunso
Published: April 2022

Co-crystals have become an area of research interest for pharmaceutical drug improvements due to their characteristic nature in modifying the physico-chemical properties of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with the aid of a co-former. Co-crystals improve the solubility, dissolution rate, melting point, and stability of the API without changing the chemical identity nor diminishing the biological activity or the therapeutic effect of the API. This work reports the green synthetic approach to synthesize Diclofenac-Urea (DUREA) co-crystal using a benign solvent and stirring at room temperature, all in an environmentally friendly manner. The synthesis of DUREA was accomplished by reaction of a 1:1 molar ratio of diclofenac potassium and urea and the product gave a white crystalline compound with an excellent yield (91%). The product (DUREA) was structurally characterized using melting point, UV/VIS, and FT-IR spectrophotometry. The antimicrobial activity of the co-crystal was tested against Salmonella typi and Proteus mirablis.
CHALLENGES TO THE LEARNING ORGANIZATION IN THE CONTEXT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC UNCERTAINTY: CREATIVITY – BASED RESPONSE
Authors: Vainauskienė Vestina , Vaitkienė Rimgailė
Published: April 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic poses several challenges transforming the learning organization. The retention of sustainability in the context of COVID-19 pandemic uncertainty requires immediate response. Therefore, this paper addresses the following research question: how does organizational creativity contribute to managing challenges in the context of COVID-19 pandemic uncertainty as a precondition for resilience? Thus, the paper offers several contributions. First of all, the research dwells on the conceptual attributes of the learning organization: the object is identified and substantiated, the ways the learning organization’s vulnerability manifests itself through are presented; the factors creating the learning organization’s COVID-19 pandemic vulnerability are discussed; it is identified what capacities are necessary and in what learning processes they develop to reduce the learning organization’s COVID-19 pandemic vulnerability. Secondly, the paper identifies and discusses critical challenges to the learning organization caused by COVID-19 pandemic uncertainty, the ones that the organization must react to immediately to reduce its COVID-19 pandemic vulnerability: rapid social innovation cycle, expansion of organizational learning and optimisation of perceived organizational support for employee trust and commitment. Thirdly, the paper discuss how creativity is important for response.
Effect of Soy Isoflavones Compared to Estradiol Valerate in Menopausal Women assessed by Menopause Quality of Life Questionnaire
Authors: Almon Willy Kurnia , Siregar Muhammad Fidel Ganis , Tala M. Rhiza Z. , Sitepu Makmur , Adenin Ichwanul , Lubis Muara Panusunan
Published: April 2022

BACKGROUND: There has recently been a global effort to develop preparations that aim for benefits of hormone replacement therapy with minimal discomfort or risk while isoflavones administration found to relieve complaints related to menopause and has been widely carried out. AIM: The aim of the study is to determine the effect of soy isoflavone compared to estradiol valerate administration in postmenopausal women assessed by the Menopause Quality of Life (MENQOL) questionnaire. METHODS: This is an experimental study with pre-post test non-randomized design using data from postmenopausal women who were divided into two groups, namely, group I Estradiol Valerate group which is 16 menopausal women were given Estradiol Valerate and group II Soy Isoflavone Supplements group which is 16 menopausal women were given Soy Isoflavone Supplements. RESULTS: It was found that in estradiol valerate group, total MENQOL value before estradiol valerate administration was 81.56 ± 19.77, and after administration was 74.55 ± 16.82 with p = 0.002, which indicates there is a significant total MENQOL score difference before and after administration estradiol valerate. In the soy isoflavone group, the total MENQOL scores before soy isoflavone administration were 91.0 ± 16.31, and after administration was 83.08 ± 13.85 with p = 0.001, which indicated that there was a significant total MENQOL score difference between before and after administration soy isoflavone. CONCLUSION: In comparison of menopausal complaints based on MENQOL scale in Estradiol Valerate and Soy Isoflavone groups after intervention, it was shown that there were significant differences in total MENQOL value after intervention.
Self-Care for Advanced Practice Nursing Students in Rural Primary Care
Authors: Brommelsiek Margaret , Peterson Jane A.
Published: April 2022

Background:

Advanced practice RNs (APRNs) working in rural primary care provide a spectrum of health care needs that can lead to professional burnout. As a preventative for burnout, the Institute of Medicine developed a strategy focused on self-care. Understanding the importance of self-care as a preventive for building professional resilience to manage workplace stressors during students' academic years may improve retention.

Method:

Twenty-two APRN students participated in a rural primary care immersion course with a specific component on self-care. Preand postsurveys, student journaling, class discussions, and a posttraining focus group were used to assess students' progress.

Results:

Students reported strengthening patient and team relationships, enhanced interpersonal communication, and increased self-awareness of stressors for managing their emotions. These self-imposed processes improved student confidence, job satisfaction, and workplace resilience.

Conclusion:

Heath-promoting behaviors via self-care during APRN students' formal education may assist them in their clinical practice as rural primary care providers.[J Nurs Educ. 2022;61(4):187–191.]
Parabolic Systems with measurable coefficients in weighted Sobolev spaces
Authors: Kim Doyoon , Kim Kyeong-Hun , Lee Kijung
Published: April 2022

We present a weighted \begin{document}$ L_p $\end{document}-theory of parabolic systems on a half space \begin{document}$ {\mathbb{R}}^d_+ $\end{document}. The leading coefficients are assumed to be only measurable in time \begin{document}$ t $\end{document} and have small bounded mean oscillations (BMO) with respect to the spatial variables \begin{document}$ x $\end{document}, and the lower order coefficients are allowed to blow up near the boundary.
Can exercise shape your brain? A review of aerobic exercise effects on cognitive function and neuro-physiological underpinning mechanisms
Authors: Ferrer-Uris Blai , Ramos Maria Angeles , Busquets Albert , Angulo-Barroso Rosa
Published: April 2022

It is widely accepted that physical exercise can be used as a tool for the prevention and treatment of various diseases or disorders. In addition, in the recent years, exercise has also been successfully used to enhance people's cognition. There is a large amount of research that has supported the benefits of physical exercise on human cognition, both in children and adults. Among these studies, some have focused on the acute or transitory effects of exercise on cognition, while others have focused on the effects of regular physical exercise. However, the relation between exercise and cognition is complex and we still have limited knowledge about the moderators and mechanisms underlying this relation. Most of human studies have focused on the behavioral aspects of exercise-effects on cognition, while animal studies have deepened in its possible neuro-physiological mechanisms. Even so, thanks to advances in neuroimaging techniques, there is a growing body of evidence that provides valuable information regarding these mechanisms in the human population. This review aims to analyze the effects of regular and acute aerobic exercise on cognition. The exercise-cognition relationship will be reviewed both from the behavioral perspective and from the neurophysiological mechanisms. The effects of exercise on animals, adult humans, and infant humans will be analyzed separately. Finally, physical exercise intervention programs aiming to increase cognitive performance in scholar and workplace environments will be reviewed.
Contribución al conocimiento de la distribución ibérica de Acentrus histrio (Schoenherr, 1837) (Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Acentrusini)
Authors: Ugarte San Vicente Iñigo , Salgueira Cerezo Fernando
Published: April 2022

Se aportan nuevas citas de Acentrus histrio (Schoenherr, 1837) para la Península Ibérica, donde hasta la fecha ha sido muy escasamente registrada. Con las nuevas citas se amplía considerablemente su área de distribución ibérica conocida hasta la provincia de La Rioja, cuya cita es la más septentrional. Se comentan datos taxonómicos, biológicos, de distribución y conservación.
A bison in Provence: the “bison” rock-shelter in Ségriès, Moustiers Sainte-Marie (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) — abridged version
Authors: Paillet Eléna , Paillet Patrick , Konik Stéphane
Published: April 2022

Ségriès shelter is one of the rare examples of prehistoric art in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d´Azur region in South-East France. At the time of its discovery in the 1960s, Cosquer cave was unknown and therefore the site was the only one that could claim evidence of Paleolithic cave art in the area. However, Ségriès has long been ignored by the scientific community and has been excluded from most of the major syntheses on the subject, as much by ignorance as by mistrust. Indeed, the isolated character of the engraved panel, in a remote area of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, had something doubtful. The study carried out in the 1960’s by H. de Lumley (de Lumley 1968) had, however, confirmed the authenticity of this singular engraving. Thanks to an expertise carried out at the request of the Gorges du Verdon Natural Park, we were able to re-observe the engraving and alert on the worrying state of its conservation. Subsequently, a rock art survey, authorized and funded by the DRAC Paca (Regional Archaeological Service) made it possible to lead to a better recording of its state of conservation and to return to the question of its authenticity.
Modelling Neanderthal Extinction — abridged version
Authors: Ouvrard Louise , Degioanni Anna
Published: April 2022

Les Néandertaliens, au cours de leur existence, occupent un vaste territoire compris entre l’Europe et l’Asie. Leur extinction plutôt rapide coïncide avec l’arrivée des Hommes anatomiquement modernes (HAM) en Europe. Même si les causes de l’extinction des Néandertaliens ne sont pas aujourd’hui établies, un grand nombre d’hypothèses existent, celle privilégiée est l’entrée en compétition pour les ressources des HAM avec les Néandertaliens, ces derniers étant désavantagés face aux nouveaux arrivants.Nous utilisons la modélisation afin de comprendre le « fonctionnement » de la démographie des Néandertaliens au cours des 15 000 ans qui précèdent leur extinction.Nous proposons différents scénarios, testés en utilisant les données issues de la littérature scientifique.Les résultats nous indiquent que Néandertal aurait survécu, et donc que ces scénarios ne sont pas « vraisemblables ». Dès lors, soit les scénarios n’ont pas été correctement construits, soit les valeurs utilisées ne sont pas assez proches de la réalité. Nous avons donc choisi d’identifier les valeurs des paramètres démographiques (fertilité et mortalité) qui auraient pu déterminer l’extinction des Néandertaliens. Nous nous apercevons que pour que Néandertal disparaisse en 15 000 ans, il est nécessaire que sa fertilité baisse et que sa mortalité augmente fortement. L’arrivée de l’HAM ne semble pas être le seul facteur capable d’influer sur la dynamique des Néandertaliens.
Les Arnajons (Le-Puy-Sainte-Réparade, Bouches-du-Rhône) : un nouveau dolmen dans le Sud-Est de la France
Authors: Sargiano Jean-Philippe , D’Anna André , Bressy Céline , Cauliez Jessie , Pellissier Muriel , Plisson Hugues , Renault Stéphane , Richier Anne , Sivan Olivier , Chapon Philippe
Published: April 2022

Un nouveau dolmen a été découvert dans les Bouches-du-Rhône à l’occasion de prospections et sondages réalisés par l’Inrap. Le potentiel archéologique de la structure a seulement été évalué et la modification du projet d’aménagement a permis d’en éviter la fouille. Au nord du département des Bouches-du-Rhône, en bordure de la vallée de la Durance, le monument est localisé sur un piémont. Implantée en fosse, la structure de forme trapézoïdale orientée est-ouest est matérialisée par trois murs, la dalle de couverture a disparu. Les sondages montrent que la chambre contenait au moins deux niveaux de dépôts. La petite série de mobilier fait l’objet d’études détaillées, en particulier pour l’industrie lithique (matériaux, technologie, tracéologie). Le mobilier et la datation radiocarbone confirment que le monument a été utilisé pendant les premières phases du Néolithique final. La discussion porte sur l’intégration de ce dolmen au mégalithisme provençal. Elle examine les questions de chronologie et d’attribution culturelle. Les relations avec les autres types de monuments, en particulier avec les hypogées de type Fontvieille, restent une source essentielle de débat.
Le Sujet Numérique d’avant-garde et sa part irréductible
Authors: CARR Danielle
Published: April 2022

La pratique psychiatrique est travaillée par la quantification depuis l’essor de la psychologie expérimentale. Ces deux dernières décennies ont vu, avec l’émergence de la psychiatrie dite digitale, une intensification de la production et l’utilisation des données. Cet article examine le cas d’une expérimentation sur un sujet du premier système d’implant cérébral couplé à une intelligence artificielle. Pour la psychiatrie digitale, l’extraction des données neuronales vise à exciser le langage de la fabrique expérimentale des chiffres, et à substituer l’objectivité des data à la subjectivité du langage. Et si nous considérions, a contrario, le langage comme au cœur de la production de ces nouvelles technologies de quantification ?
Les voix de la folie
Authors: LUHRMANN Tanya Marie
Published: April 2022

La phénoménologie de la psychose est notoirement difficile à appréhender. Je propose ici une étude de cas de voix psychotiques dans lesquels ni les mots ni la voix proprement dite n’ont une place de premier plan. J’examine l’étrangeté de ces expériences, puis j’attire l’attention sur les caractéristiques de ce phénomène qui consiste à entendre des voix, que je considère comme étant d’une importance capitale : le non-moi ; une différente forme de ce qui est réel ; et la présence.
Des architectures du soin :
Authors: TENHOOR Meredith
Published: April 2022

Cet article examine les schémas pour les hôpitaux et les cliniques de santé mentale issus de la collaboration entre le psychiatre Philippe Paumelle et l’architecte Nicole Sonolet dans les années 1960 et 1970 en France. Élaborations architecturales de la pratique de « psychothérapie institutionnelle », la clinique L’Eau Vive à Soisy-sur-Seine et le complexe ASM-13 de la rue Albert Bayet à Paris sont des modèles expérimentaux et novateurs de traitement psychiatrique et de programmation architecturale.
Des vies en dépendances
Authors: MARQUIS Nicolas
Published: April 2022

À rebours d’une approche de la folie comme une construction sociale ou un rapport de pouvoir, l’article développe une perspective pragmatiste qui vise à prendre au sérieux l’expérience de la folie. À partir d’une enquête ethnographique dans deux institutions psychiatriques situées respectivement en Belgique et en France, je propose de déplacer la question de la définition de la folie à celle de son mode d’existence. La folie, alors, se lit tout d’abord dans une vie massivement empêchée et vécue sous l’empire de la rechute ; ensuite dans une situation institutionnelle occasionnant une distribution extrême de la marge de manœuvre ; enfin dans la confrontation – en négatif – aux idéaux d’une société valorisant l’autonomie individuelle et le fait d’agir de soi-même. La folie se déploie alors comme une configuration particulière d’autonomie et de dépendance, d’action et de passion.
Identification of Key Genes and Pathways in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus by Integrated Bioinformatics Analysis
Authors: Li Xing , Liao Mingyu , Guan Jiangheng , Zhou Ling , Shen Rufei , Long Min , Shao Jiaqing
Published: April 2022

Background: The onset and progression of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is closely related to autoimmunity. Effective monitoring of the immune system and developing targeted therapies are frontier fields in T1DM treatment. Currently, the most available tissue that reflects the immune system is peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). Thus, the aim of this study was to identify key PBMC biomarkers of T1DM.Methods: Common differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were screened from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) datasets GSE9006, GSE72377, and GSE55098, and PBMC mRNA expression in T1DM patients was compared with that in healthy participants by GEO2R. Gene Ontology, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway and protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analyses of DEGs were performed using the Cytoscape, DAVID, and STRING databases. The vital hub genes were validated by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction using clinical samples. The disease-gene-drug interaction network was built using the Comparative Toxicogenomics Database (CTD) and Drug Gene Interaction Database (DGIdb).Results: We found that various biological functions or pathways related to the immune system and glucose metabolism changed in PBMCs from T1DM patients. In the PPI network, the DEGs of module 1 were significantly enriched in processes including inflammatory and immune responses and in pathways of proteoglycans in cancer. Moreover, we focused on four vital hub genes, namely, chitinase-3-like protein 1 (CHI3L1), C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 1 (CXCL1), matrix metallopeptidase 9 (MMP9), and granzyme B (GZMB), and confirmed them in clinical PBMC samples. Furthermore, the disease-gene-drug interaction network revealed the potential of key genes as reference markers in T1DM.Conclusion: These results provide new insight into T1DM pathogenesis and novel biomarkers that could be widely representative reference indicators or potential therapeutic targets for clinical applications.