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Biomarkers in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Authors: Stankovic Sanja , Stjepanovic Mihailo , Asanin Milika
Published: October 2021

Numerous published papers are investigating the utility of biomarkers in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) diagnosis, treatment, and outcome prediction. This chapter will summarize our current knowledge about biomarkers associated with alveolar epithelial cell damage and dysfunction (Krebs von den Lungen, surfactant proteins, the mucin MUC5B, CA 15-3, CA 125, CA 19-9, defensins, Clara cell protein (CC16), telomere shortening), biomarkers associated with fibrogenesis, fibroproliferation and extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling (MMPs and their inhibitors, osteopontin, periostin, insulin-like growth factors, fibulin-1, heat shock protein 47, lysyl oxidase-like 2, circulating fibroblasts, extracellular matrix neoepitopes) and biomarkers related to immune dysfunction and inflammation (C-C chemokine ligand-18, C-C chemokine 2, YKL-40, C-X-C motif chemokine 13, S100A4, S100A8/9, S100A12, autoantibodies to heat shock protein 72, toll-like receptor 3, soluble receptor for advanced glycosylated end products, endothelial damage (vascular endothelial growth factor, interleukin 8, endothelin 1). The future directions in incorporating IPF biomarkers into clinical practice will be reviewed.
Steered Beam Adaptive Antenna Arrays
Authors: H. Al Ka’bi Amin
Published: October 2021

In this chapter, the performance of steered beam adaptive arrays is presented with its corresponding analytical expressions. Computer simulations are used to illustrate the performance of the array under various operating conditions. In this chapter, we ignore the presence of mutual coupling between the array elements. The principal system elements of the adaptive array consist of an array of sensors (antennas), a pattern-forming network, and an adaptive pattern control unit or adaptive processor that adjusts the variable weights in the pattern-forming network. The adaptive pattern control unit may furthermore be conveniently subdivided into a signal processor unit and an adaptive control algorithm. The manner in which these elements are actually implemented depends on the propagation medium in which the array is to operate, the frequency spectrum of interest, and the user’s knowledge of the operational signal environment.
Integrating Immunotherapy with Chemotherapy: A New Approach to Drug Repurposing
Authors: Qayoom Hina , Mehraj Umar , Aisha Shariqa , Sofi Shazia , Ahmad Mir Manzoor
Published: October 2021

Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive breast cancer subtype lacking the three hormonal receptors namely estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor and HER2 receptor, and the only treatment option available for TNBC is chemotherapy. Chemotherapy lacks specificity since it acts on normal healthy cells as well resulting into secondary diseases in TNBC patients. In addition chemotherapy poses recurrence and relapse issues due to the development of chemoresistance among TNBC patients. Immunotherapy remarkably immune checkpoint inhibitors show a great therapeutic potential in TNBC. As TNBC contain an increased TILs (tumor infiltrating lymphocytes) infiltration making it more suitable as a therapeutic target anti-tumor immune strategy. Moreover, evidences have indicated that chemotherapy upregulates the anti-tumor immune response in TNBC. As a result, a combination of immunotherapy with chemotherapy may increase the overall relapse and recurrence free survival of TNBC patients. Therefore, in this chapter we will focus on how the immunotherapy works in TNBC, their effects and consequences. We will further be discussing the clinical studies and the importance of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in combination with various therapeutic agents and target. Further, we will explore the processes involved.
Targeting the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor (AhR): A Review of the In-Silico Screening Approaches to Identify AhR Modulators
Authors: E.S. Mosa Farag , O.S. El-Kadi Ayman , Barakat Khaled
Published: October 2021

Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) is a biological sensor that integrates environmental, metabolic, and endogenous signals to control complex cellular responses in physiological and pathophysiological functions. The full-length AhR encompasses various domains, including a bHLH, a PAS A, a PAS B, and transactivation domains. With the exception of the PAS B and transactivation domains, the available 3D structures of AhR revealed structural details of its subdomains interactions as well as its interaction with other protein partners. Towards screening for novel AhR modulators homology modeling was employed to develop AhR-PAS B domain models. These models were validated using molecular dynamics simulations and binding site identification methods. Furthermore, docking of well-known AhR ligands assisted in confirming these binding pockets and discovering critical residues to host these ligands. In this context, virtual screening utilizing both ligand-based and structure-based methods screened large databases of small molecules to identify novel AhR agonists or antagonists and suggest hits from these screens for validation in an experimental biological test. Recently, machine-learning algorithms are being explored as a tool to enhance the screening process of AhR modulators and to minimize the errors associated with structure-based methods. This chapter reviews all in silico screening that were focused on identifying AhR modulators and discusses future perspectives towards this goal.
Removal of Copper and Lead from Water in The Mariana Mining Disaster Using Biomass Banana Peel and Rice Husk
Authors: Santos Mayra , Silva Vitor , Andrade Thainá , Aquino Tamise , Batista Bruno , Ferreira Bruna , Mesquita João , Faria Márcia , Maia Luiz , Lisboa Rodrigues Jairo
Published: October 2021

The dumping of the mining tailings dam from Mariana, Brazil released about 34 million mining tailings in the Doce river basin, containing many toxic metals. The biomasses of banana and rice were used as adsorbents in the removal of Cu (II) and Pb (II) metals from contaminated water. Quantification of metals was performed using NexION 300D PerkinElmer (USA) ICP-MS. The pH effect studies indicated that the adsorption analyzed in the present work did not undergo significant changes with the variation of the pH values, thus for both banana and rice the best adsorption capacity of Cu (II), 34.11 mg g−1 and 34.37 mg g−1, was at pH 5. For Pb (II), the highest adsorption capacity was also at pH 5 with 36.06 mg g−1 for banana and 36.04 mg g−1 for rice. There was a rapid adsorption where, in all cases in the first 30 minutes of adsorption, more than 60% of the metals had already been adsorbed. Finally, tests were carried out using real samples from Doce river contaminated by the metals under study due to the Mariana disaster. The biomasses presented excellent performance in Cu (II) and Pb (II) removal, reaching concentrations close to zero after adsorption process.
Obesity and Endometrial Cancer
Authors: Sağnıç Saliha
Published: October 2021

Obesity is a very common health problem in almost all societies. Although obesity is a problem especially in high-income or upper-middle-income countries, it is predicted that obesity will increase rapidly in the future in developing countries. Excess body weight is associated with an increased risk for many malignancies and its impact on cancer incidence and mortality is well established. The role of obesity in the pathogenesis of endometrial cancer has been proved. The incidence of endometrial cancer is increasing due to an increasing prevalence of obesity. Approximately 57% of endometrial cancers in the United States are thought to be attributable to being overweight and obese. The mechanisms underlying the relationship between obesity and endometrial cancer have not been fully defined, however adipokines are known to stimulate cell proliferation in endometrial carcinoma. By preventing obesity and reducing its prevalence, deaths from endometrial cancer can be reduced.
Histopathological Features of the Steatohepatitic Variant of Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Its Relationship with Fatty Liver Disease
Authors: Turkmen Samdanci Emine
Published: October 2021

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary malignant tumor of the liver in adults. Steatohepatitic HCC (SH-HCC) is a recently described, rarer variant of HCC and is associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The relationship between fatty liver disease and/or steatohepatitis and SH-HCC is now known. This subtype can be confused with lipid-containing nodules (such as cirrhotic nodules, regenerative nodules, focal nodular hyperplasia) clinically, radiologically and histopathologically. Here, the histopathological features of SH-HCC, its relationship with fatty liver disease and briefly its clinical features will be discussed. In addition, histopathological features of this specific variant, immunohistochemical staining of the tumor and diagnostic difficulties in tru-cut biopsies will also be discussed. Actually, I think this article will raise clinicopathological awareness about this rare variant.
Polyimides for Micro-electronics Applications
Authors: Tomikawa Masao
Published: October 2021

Polyimide is an organic polymer that exhibits the highest level of heat resistance, exhibits excellent mechanical properties and electrical insulation, and is stable for a long period of time. In addition, since it is easy to obtain polymers with different physical characteristics by changing the combination of monomers, it is possible to obtain the desired properties according to the application, and it is used in a wide range of fields such as insulating protective films for semiconductors and electronic components. This chapter describes polyimides used in microelectronics applications such as semiconductors, electronic components, displays, image sensors, and lithium-ion secondary batteries. The development of practical aspects such as photosensitivity, low-temperature curability, and adhesion to copper when used in microelectronics will be described.
Evaluation of Routing Performance using OSPF and Multi-Controller Based Network Architecture
Authors:   Maseno University, School of Computing and informatics, Kisumu, Kenya, J. Omumbo Nicholas. , Muhambe Titus. M. , Ratemo Cyprian M.
Published: October 2021

Newer mobile applications are increasingly being defined using Internet Protocol, resulting in increased use of Internet Protocol and subsequent upsurge of smartphones. However, many communication service provider core networks continue to use classical routing protocols and single controller-based networks if deployed. Controller-based networks built on the foundation of software-defined networks include centralization and separation of control plane and data plane, which can address the challenges experienced with the classical routing protocols. When single controllers are used, they tend to get overloaded with traffic. The ability to use multi-controller-based network architecture to improve quality of service in the mobile IP core network is still an open issue. This paper presents a performance evaluation of multi-controller-based network architecture, running OpenFlow and Open Shortest Path First protocol. The long-term evolution simulated network architecture is created using well-known network simulator Objective Modular Network Testbed running OpenFlow and simuLTE add-on. We test and analyze data traffic for Packet data ratio and Jitter and their associated effects on a multi-controller-based network running OpenFlow versus OSPF on a mobile core network. The experiment created two topologies; multi controller-based and Open Shortest path first network. Video and ping traffic is tested by the generation of traffic from User Equipment to the network-based server in the data center and back, and traffic metrics recorded on an inbuilt integrated development environment. The simulation setup consisted of an OpenFlow controller, HyperFlow algorithm, OpenFlow switches, and Open Shortest Path First routers. The multi-controller-based network improved Jitter by 10 ms. The Open Shortest Path first showed packet data ratio values of 89% gain while the controller-based network registered a value of 86%. A standard deviation test revealed 0.7%, which shows that the difference is not significant when testing for Packet data ratio. We provided insight into the performance of multi-controller-based architecture and Open Shortest Path First protocol in the communication service provider's core network.
Credit Card Fraud Detection System Using Machine Learning
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Makolo Angela , Adeboye Tayo
Published: October 2021

The security of any system is a key factor toward its acceptability by the general public. We propose an intuitive approach to fraud detection in financial institutions using machine learning by designing a Hybrid Credit Card Fraud Detection (HCCFD) system which uses the technique of anomaly detection by applying genetic algorithm and multivariate normal distribution to identify fraudulent transactions on credit cards. An imbalance dataset of credit card transactions was used to the HCCFD and a target variable which indicates whether a transaction is deceitful or otherwise. Using F-score as performance metrics, the model was tested and it gave a prediction accuracy of 93.5%, as against artificial neural network, decision tree and support vector machine, which scored 84.2%, 80.0% and 68.5% respectively, when trained on the same data set. The results obtained showed a significant improvement as compared with the other widely used algorithms.
Criptomarxismo e Dialéctica
Authors: Soromenho-Marques Viriato ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: October 2021

In his seminal work of 1939 about the idea of progress, published and awarded in the University of Coimbra intellectual milieu, the young Vasco Magalhães-Vilhena wrote what is probably the first major philosophical essay in the Portuguese language, deeply connected with a Marxist world vision. The essay is a well-established academic master-piece, where the philosophical esotericism, underlined by Leo Strauss, is intensively at work, disguising, with some areas of deliberately ambiguity, almost completely the traces of Marx and his larger constellation involving authors like Engels and Feuerbach. What is entirely visible to the attentive reader is the subtle mind of the writer, and his capacity to address important topics of social and political philosophy, like those linked to the dialectical understanding of contemporary capitalism and its intrinsic contradictions, both as an economic model and a civilization paradigm.
O Pensamento Português na Revista Philosophica
Authors: Boscaglia Fabrizio , Vistas Pedro ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: October 2021

O presente artigo pretende sobretudo oferecer uma retrospectiva sucinta e ao mesmo tempo abrangente da recepção, da presença, da interpretação e da divulgação do pensamento português nos primeiros cinquenta números da revista Philosophica, fundada em 1993 e editada pelo Departamento e pelo Centro de Filosofia da Universidade de Lisboa. A organização do artigo visa destacar a contribuição do periódico para a actividade e o estudo de pensadores portugueses e para o aprofundamento de questões e temas que se diriam típicos da reflexão filosófica lusa e lusófona. Entre as coordenadas dentro das quais o trabalho se desenvolve eis, por um lado, a história e as especificidades programáticas da revista, e por outro, o debate sobre o haver Filosofia em Portugal vs. haver uma Filosofia Portuguesa, com a vibrante e desassossegante carga crítica que esta questão traz consigo.
O Sublime de Kant
Authors: Valadas Assis Hugo Miguel ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: October 2021

The following essay presents an analysis on Kantian aesthetics, more specifically directed to the concept of the sublime. We begin with a broad approach to the nature of Kantian aesthetics – in relation to aesthetic-reflexive judgements. Only after this brief context we move on to define the sublime following Immanuel Kant’s approach, doing so in contrast with the concept of beauty – the same way Kant clarified. Sublimity incurs from an inability of human imagination and understanding to comprehend certain phenomena, whose magnitude is beyond us and petrifies us; there is, however some moral potential in this sentiment. In conclusion, we propose a more contemporary reflection on the sublime.
Mechanisms of Preconditioning Exercise-Induced Neurovascular Protection in Stroke
Authors: Hafez Sherif , Eid Zeina , Alabasi Sara , Darwiche Yasenya , Channaoui Sara , Hess David C.
Published: October 2021

Ischemic stroke is a leading cause of death and disability. Tissue plasminogen activator is the only U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved thrombolytic therapy for ischemic stroke patients till date. However, its use is limited due to increased risk of bleeding and narrow therapeutic window. Most of the preclinically tested pharmacological agents failed to be translated to the clinic. This drives the need for alternative therapeutic approaches that not only provide enhanced neuroprotection, but also reduce the risk of stroke. Physical exercise is a sort of preconditioning that provides the body with brief ischemic episodes that can protect the body from subsequent severe ischemic attacks like stroke. Physical exercise is known to improve cardiovascular health. However, its role in providing neuroprotection in stroke is not clear. Clinical observational studies showed a correlation between regular physical exercise and reduced risk and severity of ischemic stroke and better outcomes after stroke. However, the underlying mechanisms through which prestroke exercise can reduce the stroke injury and improve the outcomes are not completely understood. The purpose of this review is to: demonstrate the impact of exercise on stroke outcomes and show the potential role of exercise in stroke prevention and recovery; uncover the underlying mechanisms through which exercise reduces the neurovascular injury and improves stroke outcomes aiming to develop novel therapeutic approaches.
Neuroprotective Effects of GV1001 in Animal Stroke Model and Neural Cells Subject to Oxygen-Glucose Deprivation/Reperfusion Injury
Authors: Kwon Hyuk Sung , Kim Ye Eun , Park Hyun-Hee , Son Jeong-Woo , Choi Hojin , Lee Young Joo , Kim Hyun Young , Lee Kyu-Yong , Koh Seong-Ho
Published: October 2021

Background and Purpose Previous studies have revealed the diverse neuroprotective effects of GV1001. In this study, we investigated the effects of GV1001 on focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) in rats and oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation (OGD/R)-induced injury in neural stem cells (NSCs) and cortical neurons. Methods Focal cerebral IRI was induced by transient middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO). Brain diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) was performed 2 hours after occlusion, and a total of 37 rats were treated by reperfusion with GV1001 or saline 2 hours after occlusion. Fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) magnetic resonance imaging, immunohistochemistry, and neurobehavioral function analyses were performed. Additionally, OGD/R-injured NSCs and cortical neurons were treated with different GV1001 concentrations. Cell viability, proliferation, migration, and oxidative stress were determined by diverse molecular analyses. Results In the stroke model, GV1001 protected neural cells against IRI. The most effective dose of GV1001 was 60 μM/kg. The infarct volume on FLAIR 48 hours after MCAO compared to lesion volume on DWI showed a significantly smaller ratio in the GV1001-treated group. GV1001-treated rats exhibited better behavioral functions than the saline-treated rats. Treatment with GV1001 increased the viability, proliferation, and migration of the OGD/R-injured NSCs. Free radicals were significantly restored by treatment with GV1001. These neuroprotective effects of GV1001 have also been demonstrated in OGD/R-injured cortical neurons. Conclusions The results suggest that GV1001 has neuroprotective effects against IRI in NSCs, cortical neurons, and the rat brain. These effects are mediated through the induction of cellular proliferation, mitochondrial stabilization, and anti-apoptotic, anti-aging, and antioxidant effects.
Stroke Etiology and Outcomes after Endovascular Thrombectomy: Results from the SITS Registry and a Meta-Analysis
Authors: Matusevicius Marius , Cooray Charith , Rand Viiu-Marika , Nunes Ana Paiva , Moreira Tiago , Tassi Rossana , Egido Jose Antonio , Ollikainen Jyrki , Bigliardi Guido , Holmin Staffan , Ahmed Niaz
Published: October 2021

Background and Purpose The influence of stroke etiology on outcomes after endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is not well understood. We aimed to investigate whether stroke etiology subgrouped as large artery atherosclerosis (LAA) and cardiac embolism (CE) influences outcomes in large artery occlusion (LAO) treated by EVT.Methods We included EVT treated LAO stroke patients registered in the Safe Implementation of Treatment in Stroke (SITS) thrombectomy register between January 1, 2014 and September 3, 2019. Primary outcome was successful reperfusion (modified Treatment in Cerebral Infarction 2b-3). Secondary outcomes were symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (SICH), 3-month functional independence (modified Ranking Scale 0–2) and death. Multivariable logistic regression models were used for comparisons. In addition, a meta-analysis of aggregate data from the current literature was conducted (PROSPERO, ID 167447).Results Of 7,543 patients, 1,903 (25.2%) had LAA, 3,214 (42.6%) CE, and 2,426 (32.2%) unknown, other, or multiple etiologies. LAA patients were younger (66 vs. 74, P<0.001) and had lower National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score at baseline (15 vs. 16, P<0.001) than CE patients. Multivariable analyses showed that LAA patients had lower odds of successful reperfusion (odds ratio [OR], 0.70; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.57 to 0.86) and functional independence (OR, 0.74; 95% CI, 0.63 to 0.85), higher risk of death (OR, 1.44; 95% CI, 1.21 to 1.71), but no difference in SICH (OR, 1.09; 95% CI, 0.71 to 1.66) compared to CE patients. The systematic review found 25 studies matching the criteria. The meta-analysis did not find any difference between etiologies. Conclusions From the SITS thrombectomy register, we observed a lower chance of reperfusion and worse outcomes after thrombectomy in patients with LAA compared to CE etiology, despite more favorable baseline characteristics. In contrast, the meta-analysis did not find any difference between etiologies with aggregate data.
Gastronomic events in the function of creating a brand of a tourist destination: The example of strudel festival in Dolovo
Authors: Čavić Slobodan , Mandarić Marija , Sekulić Dejan
Published: October 2021

Gastronomic events in recent years represent a very significant segment for the development of tourism. There are numerous events traditionally taking place in Vojvodina. Each of these events is unique and represents a rich variety of customs, culture and traditions. The authentic gastronomic offer, which is promoted through these events, is an important segment for creating a brand of a particular place and tourist destination. The aim of this study is to investigate the recognizability of the Strudel festival in Dolovo, as well as the authenticity of this gastronomic event, in terms of creating a brand of the tourist destination. The research was carried out using the survey method, through a questionnaire, on a sample of 150 respondents. Based on the collected data, using statistical methods of binary logistic regression, chi-square and Fisher's test, the analysis was performed and the results were presented. The results of the research show that the Strudel festival in Dolovo and its brand - strudels - have a high level of recognizability among visitors. However, the Strudel festival in Dolovo should be promoted more intensively, as it is currently recognized locally, and has the potential to attract more tourists.
Analysis of the impact of liquidity on the profitability in the medium and large meat processing enterprises in the Republic of Serbia
Authors: Čavlin Miroslav , Vapa-Tankosić Jelena , Miletić Vesna , Ivaniš Miloš
Published: October 2021

Liquidity and profitability are closely related economic categories. The issue of constant balancing between liquidity and profitability, in theory known as "liquidity-profitability trade off", has been the subject of significant interest of the scientific community. There is no consensus on the direction of the impact of liquidity on profitability, but the existence of this impact in practice is confirmed. The aim of this paper is to investigate the impact of liquidity on profitability, based on selected traditional financial indicators, for medium and large enterprises in the group of processing and preserving of meat and meat products of the Republic of Serbia, in the period 2016 to 2019. The findings of a multiple linear regression analysis, show that the ratio of long-term sources and fixed assets in the group of processing and preserving of meat and meat products makes a statistically significant contribution predicting the return on assets.
Concept 'vulnerable consumer' in EU and Serbian law
Authors: Jovičić Katarina
Published: October 2021

The subject of this paper refers to a special legal regime for vulnerable consumers protection. Special rules for their protection may be determined and applied only if the general term "vulnerable consumer" is clearly defined. Comparative legal research has shown that this requirement has not yet been met in a way that it is widely recognized as acceptable. However, the special term "vulnerable consumer", which is related to certain economic sectors, has been defined with more success. This paper explores the reasons which explain this and analyse the special legal protection of consumers in EU and Serbia on the example of an energy vulnerable customer. Based on examples of good practice, it is indicated that there is a lot of space for improving the position of vulnerable consumers if traders recognize the special needs of them and if they act responsibly and in accordance with the principle of good faith.
Religious Fanaticism and Changing Patterns of Violent Crime in Nigeria
Authors: Enweonwu Olisa Anthony , Ugwu Ikenga Patrick ,   Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, Onyejegbu Dominic Chukwuemeka , Areh Chinwe Edith , Ajah Benjamin Okorie
Published: October 2021

Fanaticism has brewed into different forms in the Nigerian context – and the gravest is religious fanaticism. It has taken hold of most clans, religions, and ethnic groups across Nigeria. Religion has always existed in Nigerian societies and also has fanaticism but the level of violence precipitated by this fanaticism is apparently unprecedented. This paper journeys into the beginning of religious fanaticism in Nigeria and its changing patterns of violence. It highlights the root causes of religious violence in Nigeria and visible patterns in this violence. The paper adopted structural-functionalism theoretical formation and gathered data from textbooks, e-books, journals, online articles, newspapers, and magazines. At the end, the paper recommends that Nigerian governments initiate comprehensive programs to reconcile the religious differences that have evolved over time between Christianity, Islam, and African Traditional Religions.
Empreendedorismo na gestão pública: aplicação dos conceitos originários da iniciativa privada nas instituições governamentais
Authors: Freitas Sinaldo Cruz de , Silva Devanildo Braz da
Published: October 2021

O empreendedorismo é bastante debatido no âmbito privado, mas seus conceitos são popularmente tidos como caraterísticas natas e de vínculo econômico. Para aprofundar no assunto, o presente trabalho visa explorar os significados práticos dos conceitos fundamentais de empreendedorismo e analisá-los sob a ótica da gestão pública de forma integrada e praticável. Foi realizada pesquisa bibliográfica, exploratória e metodológica, de método dedutivo, para compreensão das definições dos termos utilizados no empreendedorismo privado e consequente abordagem sob a ótica da administração governamental. Os resultados apontam para o esclarecimento sobre as práticas e os aspectos empreendedores. Sendo assim, pode-se dizer que o empreendedorismo é o conjunto de ações voluntárias e programadas, capazes de transformar pessoas e organizações em exímios identificadores e aproveitadores de oportunidades. Contudo, para que seja factível o emprego das concepções empreendedoras, as autoridades públicas, assim como aqueles que desempenham as atividades fins, devem coadjuvar para que o ambiente se torne receptivo, apropriado e promissor, pois de nada adianta apenas um dos lados progredir enquanto o outro cria obstáculos. O texto mostrará que a possibilidade de aplicação de valores depende de muita vontade e de ações dinâmicas e aplicadas.
De, der har intet Hoved og Hierte til at læse Romaner
Authors: Zetterberg Gjerlevsen Simona
Published: October 2021

This article asks is if it is possible to identify formal qualities of serialization. It seeks the answer by going back to the first Danish attempts at writing serial fiction in the eighteenth century: Johannes Ewald’s The Foreigners (1771-1776) and Johan Clemens Tode’s The Usefulness of Love (as a serial from 1791-92; as a book in 1803). The article finds that a textual technique resembling the lyrical enjambment is useful to describe the unique suspense building that binds the episodes together in a serial. Thus, it argues that the “prose enjambment” might explain the special logic of the serial that has prevailed from the first attempts of serial fiction until today.
Føljetonromanen og dansk mysterie-litteratur i 1800-tallet
Authors: Lehrmann Ulrik
Published: October 2021

Eugène Sue’s Les Mystères de Paris (The Mysteries of Paris; published in a newspaper from 1842 to 1843) holds a central position among the serial novels in the 19th century. The dominant legitimate literary culture regarded Sue and the French serial literature as bad and unhealthy taste, but nevertheless all over Europe Les Mystères de Paris was read and adapted in local versions. This format exchange is an early example of the transnational reach of popular culture. The article investigates five Danish adaptations, which compared to Sue’s original serial novel appear as clumsy and uninspired. At the same time the production of popular serial literature is seen as a weighty contribution to the general modernization of the Danish literary culture in the second half of the 19th century.
At skrive gennem lyd
Authors: Pedersen Birgitte Stougaard
Published: October 2021

The article discusses audio first stories as a phenomenon developed from the classic audiobook format. It focuses on so-called Audible Originals, published by the audiobook publisher Audible since 2018. The article is partly based on an interview with the Australian writer Ceridwen Dovey on her Audible Original novel Life after Truth (2019). It deals with original audio stories from four different perspectives: Writing through sound, publishing through sound, genres of sound and of cultural values and hierarchies connected to writing and publishing audio stories.
At fotografere arbejde
Authors: Harrits Kirsten Folke
Published: October 2021

Kirsten Folke Harrits on the photographs published in this issue.
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Authors: Fibiger Johannes
Published: October 2021

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Jens Lohfert Jørgensen og Martin Rohr Gregersen (red.): Litteratur og ... Litteraturvidenskabens tværfaglige engagement, Aalborg Universitetsforlag 2019, 262 sider. Gratis download som e-bog.
Fra voksenfobi til moderskab i dansk samtidslitteratur
Authors: Schwartz Camilla
Published: October 2021

The articles provides an overview of an important thematic change in contemporary Danish women’s writing, a change from ‘adulthood phobia’ to motherhood. This shift relates to complex changes in feminist discourses, from equality feminism to difference feminism. The article also investigates how the literary works interpret the affective stakes of these changes.

 

, Adulthood phobia, Feminism, Affect, Gender
Teacher Accountability for Teacher Occupational Professionalism: The Effect of Accountability on Occupational Awareness with the Mediating Roles of Contribution to Organization, Emotional Labor and Personal Development
Authors: Öztuzcu Küçükbere Rabia , Balkar Betül
Published: October 2021

Accountability enables teachers to exhibit professional behaviors in school processes. However, the contribution of accountability to teacher occupational professionalism depends on the effective structuring of accountability mechanisms. It is necessary to examine how the connection between teacher occupational professionalism and accountability can be effectively established in line with different conceptual models. Therefore, this study investigated the relationship between teacher accountability and occupational professionalism by analyzing a proposed conceptual model of accountability and occupational professionalism dimensions. The first step for effective accountability mechanisms is to raise occupational awareness. Therefore, the effect of teacher accountability on teacher occupational awareness, which is one of the components of occupational professionalism, was examined with the mediating roles of contribution to organization, emotional labor and personal development dimensions of occupational professionalism. Employing correlational research design, the study sample included 576 middle school teachers from Gaziantep province in the southeast of Turkey. The study revealed that contribution to organization and emotional labor play a partially mediating role in the relationship between accountability and occupational awareness. However, teacher personal development has no mediating role. The results present a framework to develop teacher personal accountability supporting teacher occupational professionalism.
Burnout Syndrome and Dark Triad at Schools: Engineers as Teachers of Vocational Technical Subjects
Authors: Čopková Radka
Published: October 2021

The aim of the present study was to verify the relationship of three aversive personality traits - Machiavellianism, narcissism and psychopathy, nowadays known by experts as the Dark Triad and burnout syndrome on the sample of vocational technical subject teachers. The study was carried out on a sample of 241 participants (Mage = 44.53; SD = 10.29). Females represented 75.1% of all respondents (Mage = 44.48; SD = 10.02), males represented the remaining 24.9% of respondents (Mage = 42.36; SD = 11.8). The Slovak version of Short Dark Triad - SD3 and the adapted Slovak version of Maslach Burnout Inventory - HSS on the sample of helping professionals were administered. Significant positive relations of the Dark Triad traits with emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and personal satisfaction were identified. Regression analysis indicated the Dark Triad as a significant predictor of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, psychopathy was the most significant predictor. The Dark Triad concept predicted 58% of burnout syndrome’s variance.
L’utilisation des technologies pour optimiser la formation des intervenants en santé mentale aux traitements fondés sur les données probantes : où en sommes-nous ?
Authors: Bond Suzie , Binet Émilie , Pudelko Béatrice
Published: October 2021

La formation massive d’intervenants en santé mentale figure parmi les moyens proposés pour améliorer l’accès aux traitements fondés sur les données probantes pour divers troubles mentaux courants. Si les technologies de communication et de diffusion des connaissances (visioconférence, plateformes Web) peuvent aider à rendre la formation plus accessible dans le temps et dans l’espace, il est nécessaire de bien évaluer leur apport au développement des compétences chez les intervenants.

Objectifs Établir comment les technologies sont utilisées pour optimiser la formation des intervenants et quels sont les effets des formations en ligne sur l’acquisition des connaissances et habiletés cliniques.

Méthode Une revue rapide de la littérature a été réalisée. Pour être incluses, les études devaient concerner une formation en ligne destinée aux intervenants en pratique clinique active, porter sur le traitement d’un trouble mental courant ou d’une toxicomanie et comporter une mesure objective des connaissances ou des habiletés cliniques. Les études ont été analysées et comparées en fonction des méthodes et activités d’apprentissage intégrant les technologies numériques.

Résultats Vingt études ont été recensées. Les méthodes d’apprentissage passives, impliquant peu ou pas d’interactivité, prédominent dans les formations en ligne en mode asynchrone (FLA), alors que les activités permettant un niveau élevé d’interaction avec le formateur, comme les jeux de rôle ou la supervision, se retrouvent dans les formations en mode synchrone. Acquisition des connaissances : les FLA semblent efficaces pour améliorer les connaissances des intervenants sur une période d’au moins 6 mois. La formation en salle ou l’ajout d’une activité de supervision ne produisent pas de résultats d’apprentissage supérieurs à la FLA. Acquisition des habiletés : aucune conclusion ne peut être tirée quant aux effets des formations en ligne, asynchrones, synchrones ou mixtes, car les résultats sont partagés, voire contradictoires.

Conclusion En considérant la faible qualité méthodologique des études analysées qui limite la nature et la portée des conclusions de la présente recension, les résultats des études permettent d’avancer que les FLA qui comportent des technologies interactives de base, telles que des quiz en ligne, peuvent constituer un moyen simple et efficace pour améliorer les connaissances des intervenants en santé mentale.
Données d’utilisation d’un autotraitement guidé en ligne pour promouvoir la résilience après une catastrophe naturelle
Authors: Lebel Jessica , Flores-Tremblay Thalie , Binet Émilie , Ouellet Marie-Christine , Belleville Geneviève
Published: October 2021

Objectifs Malgré l’existence de plusieurs traitements en ligne pour les personnes avec un trouble de stress posttraumatique (TSPT), peu d’études se sont penchées sur les données d’utilisation d’une telle intervention. Étant donné le potentiel de la modalité en ligne à pallier les obstacles limitant l’accès à l’aide psychologique, il importe de documenter les interactions des usagers avec ces outils en lien avec l’amélioration des symptômes ciblés. L’objectif de cette étude est de documenter les données d’utilisation de la plateforme de traitement en ligne RESILIENT par les personnes évacuées des feux de Fort McMurray, Alberta (Canada), et d’examiner leur association avec l’efficacité du traitement sur les symptômes de trouble de stress posttraumatique (TSPT), d’insomnie et de dépression, et l’adhésion au traitement, mesurée par le nombre de modules consultés par les participants.

Méthode Quatre-vingt-dix-sept personnes évacuées des feux de Fort McMurray présentant des symptômes de TSPT, d’insomnie et de dépression sont incluses dans la présente étude. Les participants étaient invités à utiliser la plateforme RESILIENT, un autotraitement en ligne guidé par un thérapeute qui cible les symptômes de TSPT, le sommeil et l’humeur, et comprend 12 modules offrant des stratégies de thérapies cognitives et comportementales (TCC) basées sur les données probantes. Des données d’utilisation objectives (p. ex. nombre de modules consultés) et subjectives (p. ex. niveau d’efforts investis) ont été recueillies.

Résultats Afin de prédire la réduction des symptômes de TSPT, de dépression et d’insomnie, ainsi que le nombre de modules consultés par les participants, des modèles de régressions séquentielles ont été effectués, avec un contrôle statistique pour les symptômes prétraitement, l’âge et le genre. Les modèles finaux ont révélé qu’une réduction des symptômes de TSPT, de dépression et d’insomnie était prédite significativement par le nombre de modules consultés (β = - 0,41 ; - 0,53 ; - 0,49 respectivement, tous p < 0,001) ainsi que par le niveau d’efforts moyen autorapporté au module 7 (mi-parcours) (β = - 0,43 ; p < 0,001 ; β = - 0,38 ; p = 0,005 et β = - 0,36 ; p = 0,007 respectivement). Le nombre de modules consultés, par ailleurs, était prédit significativement par le nombre de mots dans le 4e module (β = 0,34 ; p < 0,001) et dans le 7e module (β = 0,44 ; p < 0,001), ainsi que par le nombre d’entrées dans le journal du sommeil (β = 0,28 ; p < 0,001).

Conclusion Les résultats ont confirmé qu’une plus grande interaction avec la plateforme influence positivement l’efficacité du traitement et qu’une utilisation accrue en début de traitement semble être un bon prédicteur de l’achèvement de celui-ci. Cette étude confirme l’importance de soutenir l’engagement des participants envers le traitement en ligne afin d’optimiser son efficacité.
Examining Child Maltreatment-Related Investigations of Children from Newcomer and non-Newcomer Households in Ontario, Canada
Authors: Houston Emmaline , Ganness Anika , Black Tara , Fallon Barbara
Published: October 2021

Objectives: The study aims to further the understanding of child welfare involvement with Newcomer families in Ontario, Canada in 2018. This study examines a) the rate and characteristics of child maltreatment-related investigations involving Newcomer families and b) differences in child maltreatment-related investigations between Newcomer and non-Newcomer families.Methods: This study is a secondary data analysis of the Ontario Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect-2018 (OIS-2018). Using Statistics Canada Census Data, the Population-based Disparity Index (PDI) was calculated for Newcomer and non-Newcomer families. Descriptive and bivariate chi-square analyses were conducted to determine characteristics of investigations involving Newcomer and non-Newcomer households.Results: The PDI of the incidence of maltreatment-related investigations involving children under the age of 15 from Newcomer households versus non-Newcomer households in Ontario in 2018 is 2.48.Implications: The findings suggest that a child maltreatment-related investigation is more than twice as likely to occur if the investigation involves a child from a Newcomer household, when compared a non-Newcomer household in Ontario. This study demonstrates a need for further collaboration with Newcomer communities and their social service providers to better understand risk factors of child welfare involvement, and to increase protective factors for children from Newcomer families.
Bienestar Docente durante la Pandemia COVID-19: La Comparación entre Ecuador y Chile.
Authors: López Orellana Cindy Tatiana , Varela Torres Jorge Javier , Guzman Martinez Paulina de los Angeles , Piedra-Martínez Elisa , Freire-Pesántez Andrea , Baculima Bacuilima Janneth Lucía , Cordero Cobos Lucía
Published: October 2021

El quehacer docente se ha visto  afectado a causa de la crisis sanitaria a nivel mundial, los docentes han debido transformar la forma de hacer su trabajo y enfrentar nuevos  desafíos profesionales. El objetivo de este estudio es identificar y comparar entre docentes chilenos y ecuatorianos percepciones de bienestar emocional, social y laboral durante la pandemia; también identificar diferencias por género y la relación  entre el nivel de bienestar y diferentes dimensiones socioemocionales. Participaron 881 docentes de preescolar, primaria y secundaria de ambos países, quienes respondieron un cuestionario en línea sobre carga laboral/doméstica, horario laboral, apoyo institucional, afectos positivos y negativos, apoyo social, desgaste emocional, bienestar y ciberacoso. Los resultados reportan mayor carga laboral y doméstica durante la pandemia,  también se evidencian  puntuaciones con tendencia positiva en todas las dimensiones socioemocionales, sin embargo los docentes ecuatorianos de forma significativa han percibido menos carga laboral, doméstica y desgaste, mayor bienestar general, sentimientos positivos y apoyo, lo que indica que características sociodemográficas influyen en la forma de afrontar situaciones de crisis. Otra variable de influencia fue el género, en donde las mujeres han percibido una mayor carga a nivel emocional, social y laboral. Se evidencia correlación positiva alta entre bienestar general con sentimientos positivos y apoyo social; correlaciones negativas altas entre bienestar general con sentimientos negativos y desgaste emocional. En conclusión, estos resultados revelan la realidad socioemocional que están viviendo los docentes durante la pandemia y da pautas para generar acciones que promuevan el bienestar general de esta población.
Organización del tiempo de sueño y descanso en la educación preprimaria de Suecia y España. Una lectura desde el bienestar de la primera infancia
Authors: Ancheta-Arrabal Ana , Francia Guadalupe
Published: October 2021

Los tiempos de sueño y descanso juegan un papel fundamental en el bienestar y el aprendizaje de los niños y niñas más pequeños. La gestión del tiempo escolar, que es organizado por los sistemas educativos, afecta a las horas de instrucción del alumnado o al régimen de organización de la jornada lectiva, así como a los momentos dedicados al descanso y a las funciones vitales (comer, dormir, etc.). Este artículo se centra en el análisis normativo en el nivel estatal en España y Suecia en relación con estas cuestiones pedagógicas. Los resultados muestran cómo ambos sistemas educativos organizan el tiempo escolar de forma variable, lo que se traduce en diferentes organizaciones del tiempo, espacio y recursos humanos para permitir la función esencial del sueño o el descanso. Este hecho está teniendo consecuencias directas, en cuanto al tiempo que los niños y niñas pueden ocupar a las actividades y dedicar al descanso durante la educación preprimaria; así, en última instancia, se discute cómo este hecho está impactando en el bienestar infantil y se exploran futuras líneas de investigación.
A deshora en la escuela
Authors: Gabaldón-Estevan Daniel
Published: October 2021

El creciente cuerpo de evidencia en la literatura sobre cronobiología y cronomedicina cuestiona si la organización de los tiempos de aprendizaje escolar tiene en cuenta el tiempo biológico y, en particular, en relación con el tiempo para descansar y comer, y los ciclos de actividad académica alerta-fatiga. Tanto en los campos de los estudios de salud como de la educación, la preocupación es cada vez mayor por las consecuencias para la salud y el rendimiento académico de un desajuste permanente entre el reloj social y los relojes internos del estudiantado. En este artículo, realizamos un estudio comparativo de los horarios escolares europeos en relación con la hora solar local en cada estado desde una perspectiva sociológica. Este es el primer estudio que adopta esta lente y revela algunos datos interesantes relacionados con las horas de inicio de la jornada escolar y las horas de descanso para la comida en Europa. Recomendamos reformar la jornada educativa para lograr sistemas educativos que respeten la salud y el bienestar de los estudiantes y, así, permitan un mayor y más eficiente uso de los recursos educativos.
¿Avances hacia la paridad de género en las redacciones de los medios?
Authors: Martínez Martínez Silvia
Published: October 2021

Los medios de comunicación nos ofrecen una imagen de la realidad y por ello resulta especialmente importante ahondar en la representación que ofrecen desde una perspectiva de género. Pero no solo es fundamental ver lo que reflejan sino también quién cuenta la información y en qué condiciones. Ello implica descubrir si las mujeres tienen presencia, visibilidad y poder de decisión en las redacciones de los medios. Un tema que se está abordando en los últimos años y sobre el que se están produciendo algunos avances desde el ámbito normativo.