bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SARS – Cov – 2 y teletrabajo: Estilos de afrontamiento frente al estrés laboral en docentes universitarios
Authors: Ponce-Alencastro Jhon Alexander , Zambrano-Saltos Roberth Olmedo , Rodríguez-Álava Leonor Alexandra
Published: March 2022

El estrés laboral es un problema que afecta a todas las profesiones, sobre todo durante la actual pandemia por Sars – Cov – 2, se ha incrementado la sobrecarga de actividades laborales en los docentes universitarios que continúan sus actividades en la modalidad de teletrabajo. El propósito del presente trabajo fue identificar los estilos de afrontamiento que más adoptan los docentes universitarios frente al estrés laboral. Mediante un diseño descriptivo no experimental de tipo transversal en una población de 89 docentes a tiempo completo de la Facultad de Ciencias Administrativas y Económicas de la Universidad Técnica de Manabí a quienes se les aplico el cuestionario de afrontamiento al estrés (CAE). El resultado de este trabajo ha arrojado datos relevantes y pertinentes estableciéndose como estilos de afrontamiento más utilizados por los docentes: la búsqueda de apoyo social, la evitación, la expresión emocional abierta y la reevaluación positiva. Conclusión: El personal docente universitario en modalidad de teletrabajo por la emergencia sanitaria de Sars – Cov – 2 presenta estilos de afrontamiento inadecuados ante el estrés laboral que resultan poco saludables en el desarrollo de estrategias desadaptativas que disminuyen la interacción con sus pares y la capacidad de resolver problemas relacionados con sus actividades laborales.

Palabras clave: Estrés laboral, Afrontamiento, Pandemia, Docencia, Teletrabajo.
Nivel de ploidía y composición genómica de accesiones de Musa spp. en la colección del USDA-ARS Tropical Agriculture Research Station
Authors: Brian M. Irish  , Arnelis Crespo  , Ricardo Goenaga  , Randall Niedz  , Tomás Ayala-Silva
Published: March 2022

Los bancos de germoplasma sirven como fuente de genes importantes. Sin embargo, la falta de caracterización o caracterización inexacta de la diversidad dentro de una colección reduce y puede prevenir el uso máximo de los recursos genéticos. Los guineos y plátanos (Musa spp., Colla.) son algunos de los cultivos más importantes como fuente alimenticia en el mundo. La mayoría de los esfuerzos para la caracterización en el género Musa se han enfocado especialmente en rasgos agronómicos y fenotípicos, pero con el desarrollo de técnicas moleculares la caracterización genotípica está progresando. La composición genómica en Musa se basa en el nivel de ploidía como también en si es de origen híbrido. Las diferentes composiciones genómicas se asocian con ciertas características como son la resistencia a insectos y patógenos, la producción y el sabor. La colección de Musa spp. de la Estación de Investigación de Agricultura Tropical del USDA-ARS consiste de 135 accesiones, de las cuales solo a un porcentaje bajo se les conoce la composición genómica exacta. En un esfuerzo por caracterizar mejor la colección se utilizaron las técnicas de RAPDs y PCR-RFLPs al igual que citometría de flujo para determinar la composición genómica. Las plantas de la colección pertenecen a varias especies de Musa y a sus híbridos, y tienen ploidía variada. Además, se encontraron diferencias en ploidía así como en composición genómica cuando se compararon los resultados de este estudio con aquellos resultados reportados en la literatura.
Suplementación con Calliandra calothyrsus y su efecto en ganancia de peso y eficacia en el control de nematodos gastrointestinales en cabritos recién destetados.
Authors: Amanda Acero-Camelo  , Elide Valencia  , Abner A. Rodríguez  , Paul F. Randel
Published: March 2022

Calliandra (Calliandra calothyrsus) es una leguminosa arbustiva con altos niveles de proteína bruta (PB), ±22%, y taninos condensados (TC), 19 a 30%. Estas características la convierten en una alternativa para la suplementación de dietas basadas en forrajes gramináceos de baja calidad y para contribuir a la reducción en la incidencia de nematodos gastrointestinales (NGI). El objetivo del experimento fue determinar el efecto de la suplementación con Calliandra sobre el desempeño productivo y la incidencia de NGI en cabros destetados. Ocho cabros de la raza Boer (11.3 kg) se asignaron aleatoriamente a uno de dos tratamientos: suplementación con heno de hierba guinea (HG) y suplementación con hojas y tallos finos de Calliandra fresca (CF). Cada dos semanas se pesaron los animales, se tomaron muestras de las heces fecales para el recuento de huevos de NGI y se registró el índice FAMACHA©. Se tomaron muestras de sangre cada 21 días para determinar el nivel de hematocrito. Los datos se analizaron usando un diseño de medidas repetidas. La suplementación con CF no tuvo efecto significativo sobre la ganancia total en peso vivo durante 105 días (2.16 vs. 1.59 kg), el índice FAMACHA© (3.4 en común), ni el hematocrito (25.8% vs. 26.6%) para CF y HG, respectivamente. Sin embargo, el recuento fecal de huevos de NGI fue significativamente menor (p = 0.0014) en el grupo suplementado con CF que en el que recibió HG, siendo las medias ajustadas 638 y 982 huevos por gramo. La reducción en la excreción fecal de nuevos de NGI puede tener un efecto benéfico en la disminución de la contaminación de las pasturas.
CONDICIONES TECNOLÓGICAS DE HUERTAS DE LIMA PERSA (CITRUS LATIFOLIA TAN.) PARA EL MERCADO JAPONÉS EN VERACRUZ, MÉXICO
Authors: Joél Corrales-García  , Juan Guillermo Cruz-Castillo  , Epifanía Lozano-López  , Franco Famiani
Published: March 2022

CONDICIONES TECNOLÓGICAS DE HUERTAS DE LIMA PERSA (CITRUS LATIFOLIA TAN.) PARA EL MERCADO JAPONÉS EN VERACRUZ, MÉXICO
Investigation on Water Hyacinth in Anaerobic Co-Digestion for Biogas Production: A measure to Reduce Kosavampatti and Phoosur Lake Municipal Solid Waste Loading
Authors: Murugesan V. , Amarnath D. Joshua , Shanmugam P.
Published: March 2022

The main aim of this study was to evaluate the lab scale, microbe-enhanced biogas production from water hyacinth blended with poultry waste and cow dung. A mesophilic anaerobic two-stage continuous reactor was set up to study the co-digestion for enhanced biogas production. The optimized mixing ratio of cow dung, water hyacinth, and poultry litter (2:1:1; 4:3:1 and 5:2:1) was used along with the effective microbial solution in a two-stage continuous reactor. The biogas yield was maximum in the 2:1:1 blend than the blends with a mixing ratio of 4:3:1 and 5:2:1. The reactor-loading rate was 4 and 5 g.L-1.day-1 with a retention time of 30 and 60 days respectively. The two-stage anaerobic digestion helps in controlling toxicity by acidogenesis and enhances energy production, thereby proving to be a technology that prevents environmental deterioration and enhances energy recovery, both of which are twin issues that need scientific attention. Maximum specific biogas of 0.128 Nm.L.g-1 of Volatile solid reduction (VSR) in hydrolyzer and 0.205 Nm.L.g-1 of VSR in methanizer was obtained at an optimized Carbon/Nitrogen (C/N) ratio of 20.8. The co-digestion of protein-rich waste with a carbon-rich source offers a reduced acclimatization period in the hydrolyzer with an increased C/N ratio, thereby increasing the biogas yield as observed in the methanizer. Several other parameters including Ammonia level, Volatile Fatty Acids influenced by the reactor alkalinity also determine the biogas yield. With increased alkalinity, free ammonia increases and may be inhibitory for anaerobic fermentation and may be toxic for methanogenic bacteria, thereby contributing to the reduction in biogas yield. The present investigation has led to a novel biogas and power-producing clean development mechanism (CDM) for the first time from a heterogeneous mixture of animal excreta and plant waste (livestock droppings, cow dung, and water hyacinths). The waste samples have been collected from sewage and sullage polluted Kosavampatti Lake and Phoosur lake in Namakkal district of Tamilnadu, India therein ending up in a high quantity of CO2 mitigation.
Isolation and Characterization of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Degrading Bacteria from Polluted Sites of Gwalior City, M.P., India
Authors: Yadav Mohana , Manderia Sushil , Singh Shweta , Deva Mohd. Adil
Published: March 2022

Plastic is harmful to nature and this issue could be solved by its degradation. Biodegradation of plastic waste utilizing bacterial strain is an eco-friendly approach. In this study, top bacterial strains that degrade the polymeric ingredient of the polymer polyvinyl chloride (PVC) were isolated and identified using a development culture procedure. For this investigation, soil from various contaminated areas was collected, which had abundant plastic waste. The biodegradation of polyvinylchloride films was studied using a liquid culture approach for six months. A couple of bacterial organism packs were then limited to emulsifying the commonly used PVC polymer in agar media. The PVC strain showed particular degradation and was chosen for further testing because the species Bacillus and Micrococcus were considered more credible. Bacillus and Micrococcus species have both proven the biodegradability of PVC based on the mean weight decrease, which was 0.873 for Bacillus species and 0.916 for Micrococcus species after a period of around six months. The FTIR study confirmed the breaking down by demonstrating the proximity of porosity and sensitivity of bacteria-infested polythene surfaces. Bacillus has a higher degradation potential than Micrococcus in our research.
Noise Levels in Urban and Rural Settlements of Bhubaneswar: A Case Study
Authors: Ayush G. , Elizabeth A. J. , Patil V. V. , Herlekar M.
Published: March 2022

Noise is an underestimated threat that can cause several short- and long-term health problems. It is increasingly becoming a potential hazard to health, physically and psychologically, and affects the general well-being of an individual. The objective of the current study was to examine noise levels at ten different locations in the city of Bhubaneswar, Odisha State, India based on the land use pattern in urban and rural setup. The paper focuses on deploying geospatial techniques using ArcGIS desktop to perform better sampling and further interpolate the statistical data using the Kriging technique to generate a surface representing the distribution of noise levels in various areas. In addition, a health impact survey enabled us to understand the perspectives of the people in and around the monitoring location where health issues like stress, headache, hypertension, and sleeping disorders emerged as some of the most common issues faced. Noise levels were in the range of 43.0 to 74.5 (A) Leq. in rural areas and 61 to 96.5 dB (A) Leq in urban areas. In the current study, noise levels in rural and urban areas exceeded the recommended noise limits as per The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000.
The Effect of Moringa oleifera as a Primary Treatment in Urban Wastewater in Martínez De La Torre, Veracruz
Authors: López-Ramírez M.A. , Argüelles-López C. , Aguilar-Rodríguez M.R. , Barragán-Díaz J. , Castellanos-Onorio O.P. , Lango-Reynoso F.
Published: March 2022

Wastewater treatment is a priority, as most of this is discharged into rivers, lakes, seas, and soil. Since there is no treatment facility in Martnez de la Torre, Veracruz, these fluids are released straight into the Filobobos River without treatment. Hence, the Moringa oleifera seed was evaluated as a primary treatment. In this study using wastewater from a direct discharge, pH, turbidity, total suspended solids, and conductivity were determined as control measures. In the jar test, the treatments were carried out using different amounts of coagulant salts (aluminum and iron sulfate) and moringa powder; starting the agitation at 120 rpm for 5 minutes and immediately it was reduced to 60 rpm in 10 minutes with a rest time of 1 hour. After that, the quality parameters were analyzed. The moringa coagulant achieved an average maximum reduction of 71.84 per cent and 89.36 per cent in turbidity and Total Suspended Solids, respectively, which was higher than the salts used. Furthermore, its application had no effect on pH and conductivity parameters, and the coagulant based on Moringa oleifera as a primary treatment agent, since these qualities do not alter and post-treatment is not required, as in the case with salts.
Florida’s Aquifer Vulnerability to Nitrate Contamination: A GIS Model
Authors: Jamuna M. , Gandhimathi M. , Bari J. Abdul , Niveditha T.
Published: March 2022

Groundwater is a crucial natural resource in the state of Florida. since it supports to environmental, social, and economic aspects of the country. Groundwater will not be contaminated easily but it is difficult to restore once it is contaminated. Since its extensive usage in agricultural activities in the state of Florida, groundwater has degraded in recent years, resulting in many direct and indirect impacts, particularly nitrogen content in the form of nitrates using Geographical Information System (GIS) technology, the researchers investigated the effects of groundwater on Nitrogen (NO3) content in the study area by creating a spatial distribution of NO3 contamination, which was then analyzed using GIS, Kriging Interpolation, and the DRASTIC model to determine the susceptibility of groundwater to NO3 contamination. The final result depicts the model’s performance as vulnerability groups, which are based on natural breaks showing places that are more susceptible to nitrogen pollution. The map highlighted that the south zone of Florida was more vulnerable to nitrogen contamination, necessitating more careful wastewater disposal system planning.
Wavelet packet transform and multilayer perceptron to identify voices with a mild degree of vocal deviation
Authors: Morikawa Mateus , Spatti Danilo Hernane , Dajer María Eugenia
Published: March 2022

Introduction. Laryngeal disorders are characterized by a change in the vibratory pattern of the vocal folds. This disorder may have an organic origin described by anatomical fold modification, or a functional origin caused by vocal abuse or misuse. The most common diagnostic methods are performed by invasive imaging features that cause patient discomfort. In addition, mild voice deviations do not stop the individual from using their voices, which makes it difficult to identify the problem and increases the possibility of complications.
Aim. For those reasons, the goal of the present paper was to develop a noninvasive alternative for the identification of voices with a mild degree of vocal deviation applying the Wavelet Packet Transform (WPT) and Multilayer Perceptron (MLP), an Artificial Neural Network (ANN).
Methods. A dataset of 74 audio files were used. Shannon energy and entropy measures were extracted using the Daubechies 2 and Symlet 2 families and then the processing step was performed with the MLP ANN.
Results. The Symlet 2 family was more efficient in its generalization, obtaining 99.75% and 99.56% accuracy by using Shannon energy and entropy measures, respectively. The Daubechies 2 family, however, obtained lower accuracy rates: 91.17% and 70.01%, respectively.
Conclusion. The combination of WPT and MLP presented high accuracy for the identification of voices with a mild degree of vocal deviation.
Managing Sustainable Development in International Business: Challenges and Insights
Authors: Zhao Shasha , Dilyard John , Rose Elizabeth L.
Published: March 2022

This Special Issue is the first joint effort between the Academy of International Business’ Sustainability Shared Interest Group and AIB Insights. Sustainability has become an increasingly important consideration for multinational enterprises, and seeking approaches to implementing sustainability-improving change has thus become a strategic priority. This Special Issue provides novel and actionable insights – for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers – about the crucial role that multinational enterprises are playing in achieving sustainable development.
Protecting the Warriors of COVID-19 Pandemic: Analysing the Mental Health of the Healthcare Workers
Authors:   Sohar University, Azam Faisal , Khan Firdouse ,   Sohar University
Published: March 2022

Purpose: The research objective was to critically analyze the prevalence of any kind of mental health problem among healthcare workers (HCWs) and to investigate the factors affecting the mental health of HCWs and how they impact their mental health. Design/methodology/approach: The data was collected using a structured questionnaire from the health care workers working in the leading hospitals from the Muscat region in Oman. The questionnaires were sent to more than 300 healthcare workers out of which only 202 of them filled and returned. The analysis was carried out using Smart Partial Least Squares (PLS). Findings: The study revealed that during the pandemic, HCWs were having the typical symptoms of anxiety such as nervousness, difficulty in concentrating, restlessness, and too much fear for everything. They also had the symptoms of Depression such as frustration and no interest in doing things, feeling no energy to carry out their routines, and worrying about everything. They underwent the PTSD symptom of getting disturbing thoughts and memories. The results also revealed that the HCWs were constantly living under stress, frustration, and pressure which was directly affecting their routines and practices. Their frustration and stress were unnoticed and ignored as they continued treating the patients eventually. Research limitations/implications: It is recommended that the concerned authorities should understand the psychological issues of the HCWs and provide appropriate facilities, training, and moral support. They can be motivated through lectures. Working hours and the number of patients can be reduced. Training for mental stress reliefs and more precautionary equipment should be provided to them to effectively fight against COVID-19. Social Implications: The mental health of healthcare professionals is imminent and cannot be ignored. The study helps the authorities in charge of HCWs to take appropriate and immediate action to observe and reduce anxiety and depression among those working in the frontline. Further, the timely logistic support, Pay raise, bonuses or rewards, expanded vacation time, and the full equipment for safety from COVID-19 could avoid such mental disturbances. Originality / Value: There is no study on the mental health of HCWs in Oman. Due to lockdown and social boycotting, online surveys were the only available option left. Data were obtained from those HCWs who were computer literate and from a few health care institutes only. The study can be extended to include HCWs from other institutes as well. Keywords: Mental Health, HealthCare Workers in Oman, Anxiety, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Psychological Status
Roadmaps to Support Implementation of DLT/Smart Contract Applications in Construction
Authors: Li Jennifer , Dabbas Aktham
Published: March 2022

The construction sector is at a point where distributed ledger technologies (DLT) such as blockchain and smart contracts (SCs) are accepted as a future technology in the sphere of digital construction [Xue and Lu, 2020]. The challenge lies in how to move from today’s poorly digitalised sector [Perera, 2020] to a highly digitalised future where DLT and SCs are commonplace throughout the construction lifecycle. In a sector that is resistant to change [McNamara and Sepasgozar, 2020] and second only to agriculture [Argawal et al., 2016] in terms of its digital capabilities, this is an area of research that requires focus. This study aims to support the adoption of DLT and SCs in construction through introduction of two roadmaps to support their implementation. The first is a macro roadmap that supports the sector in readying the construction sector ecosystem that will enable the success of such applications and their contribution to the digital transformation of the sector. The second is a meso roadmap that supports development and implementation of DLT- and SC-based applications through taking a sociotechnical approach to analysis and actions to get the applications to market.
Seat Belt Syndrome of a Breastfeeding Mother: Bilateral Facet Dislocation Without Fracture in Lumbar Spine and Delayed Ileal Perforation
Authors:   Orthopaedics and Traumatology & Spine Surgery, University of Health Sciences Umraniye Education and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Ucar Bekir Yavuz , Kar Ilyas ,   Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Health Sciences Umraniye Education and Research Hospital, İstanbul
Published: March 2022

Introduction: The seat belt syndrome is a term used for multiple injuries associated with seat belt use during a traffic accident. Among these injuries, attention should be paid to spine and abdominal traumas that could be fatal. Case Presentation: This case report describes a 34-year-old woman wearing only a lap belt removing the upper part of her seat belt to breastfeed her baby in the back seat of the car during a traffic accident. Bilateral facet dislocation in lumbar spine without fracture and delayed ileal perforation were found. Spine surgery was performed urgently. Abdominal injury was detected 24 hours after spine surgery. Discussion: This case demonstrates the importance of the seat belt syndrome. It also supports why this type of injured patient needs close follow-up. Various rare injuries may be encountered. The trauma team must be alert in seat belt related traffic accidents, where many different injuries can be seen
The Impact of Sequencing Human Genome on the New-World Order
Authors:   Department of Genetics & Robotics, Senior Scientist, NCMRR (National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Adjunct Professor NYLF, Bethesda, Maryland, USA, Khan A Hameed
Published: March 2022

When a new discovery brings a seismic shift in our old thinking, what price do we pay? This abstract describes the creation of Life in the Lab. The day we discovered that the RNA, a molecule that codes for Life, can self-replicate, self-organize and self-evolve, it also has the ability not only to store the information like DNA, can catalyze reaction like protein, we know that we embark on a New-World Order to create Life in the Lab. The New World Order would be based on the truth, experimental evidence, facts, reproducible and verifiable results. The Old Word Order of the seven-day creation of Life on Earth was imagined by our elders based on beliefs, fiction, magic, mystery without any evidence without any verifiable proofs. What the New World Order discovered is that the essence of Life is information, and the information is located on four organic molecules called nucleotides and they are Adenine, Thiamine, Guanine and Cytosine. They are found in the nucleus of all living creatures from a tiny blade of grass to mighty Elephant including, Man, Mouse, Monkey and Microbes. The greatest achievement is that we could not only synthesize these molecules in our Labs, but also, we could arrange them in a specific order of three letter called Codon which codes for an Amino acid. The four-nucleotide text could be arranged in sixty-four different combinations to code for all twenty amino acids to make proteins that perform all our body functions. Thousands of proteins interact to make a Cell. Millions of Cells interact to make a Tissue and hundreds of Tissues interact to make an Organ and several Organs interact to make a Human. Once we synthesize RNA molecule in the Lab, we can create novel microbial life forms, a series of biological machines which carry instructions to produce new food, new fuel, and new medicine to treat every disease known to mankind.
Motion Activated, Temperature Controlled (Matc) Electric Fan
Authors:   Dean, College of Industrial Technology, Bulacan State University, Philippines, Galita Warlito M. , Valerio Wenceslao M. ,   Faculty, College of Industrial Technology, Bulacan State University, Philippines
Published: March 2022

The major objective of the study was to design and develop a motion activated and temperature-controlled electric fan. It is the most practical and affordable way of keeping areas cool especially during hot and humid months. In the Bulacan State University, many electric fans installed in lecture rooms are left unattended even after class hours. This translates to unnecessary fire risks and/or excessive electric consumption of the University. It is in this light that the researchers developed a device that presents an opportunity for the development of intelligent appliances that can save on electricity consumption due to its innovative and eco-friendly features. Various designs were put forward and a careful consideration of each plan was done, with special considerations to the need for innovative appliances that can be very useful in terms of energy efficiency and environmentfriendliness through an integrated multi-dimensional sensor system. The study utilized the developmental research method in the fabrication of the project. The focus on the procedures and processes involved analysis, development and evaluation of the project and in validating the project. The steps involved in this method include the following: (1) studying research findings pertinent to the project; (2) developing the project based on the findings; (3) field testing of the project, and (4) revising the project. The project was developed in sixty (60) working days, where prototypes were subjected to a dry run and simulation period of two (2) weeks continuous operation. The actual operation cycles of the prototypes in accordance with the varying room temperatures throughout the day was also observed during this period, testing them on a varied number of parameters, namely: operation time, turn on times in terms of fan speed control mode and motion sensitivity tests. Evaluation results revealed that the project functioned according to its lofty expectations where it was determined that it was the appropriate design that integrated the most practical and adaptable configuration for the intended application. It is in this line that intelligent or smart ventilation systems have now matured, providing a cost-effective approach to managing hot and humid conditions.
Providing Virtual Health-Related Shadowing Experiences to Combat Growing Opportunity Gaps in PreHealth Education
Authors: Dempsey John , Lau Justin , Lee Rachel , Wittgen Victoria , Lin Keldon K. , Luna Rafael E.
Published: March 2022

An important factor in applying to medical school and health professions graduate school is garnering health-related experiences such as clinical shadowing. Prehealth college students must obtain health-related experiences in order to assess whether healthcare fits the narrative of their career journey. EagleShadow (ES) is a virtual shadowing program for Boston College prehealth students and alumni that reduces current barriers to premedical career exposure to health careers due in part to increased COVID-19 restrictions, allowing students to explore health careers by engaging with professionals in the field virtually.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer: A Sound Career Choice
Authors: Pessin Yosefa
Published: March 2022

College students may be indecisive in deciding on a major and may be interested in exploring the possibilities of a profession in healthcare. Advisors and students may not be familiar with the career opportunities and pathway to becoming a diagnostic medical sonographer. This article will briefly describe the profession of sonography, the role a sonographer plays in healthcare, a description of the curricular requirements, job outlook, and resources to learn more about the profession.
Efficacy of Music Therapy on Adolescents with Depressive Symptoms
Authors: Bellapu Abhilasha , Chemmanoor Susan , Hu Michelle , Kim Nayeon , Clark Cherie
Published: March 2022

Adolescents in the USA are experiencing increasing rates of depressive symptoms each year, resulting in a variety of emotional, social, neurological, and behavioral problems. Current traditional treatments are limited in their ability to reduce symptoms of depression. In the past few decades, music therapy has emerged as a viable treatment for depression and its comorbidities across various age groups and demographics. Music therapy is a unique form of clinical and evidence-based treatment characterized by a relationship between the music therapist and patient to address the patients’ needs through various methods such as song-writing, listening, and/or singing. This literature review analyzes a wide range of qualitative and quantitative sources studying various cohorts and contexts to examine the efficacy of music therapy for treating adolescent depression in comparison to traditional treatments. We found that most sources concluded that music therapy is more effective than traditional treatments and can be used as a supplement to such treatments. Music therapy has multiple positive socio-emotional, behavioral, and neurological effects, particularly for adolescents with depressive symptoms. Furthermore, many studies noted improvements in the comorbidities and related disorders of depression. In the future, studies should be conducted with standardized trials focusing specifically on adolescents and music therapy treatments to refine therapeutic applications. In conclusion, we make the case that music therapy should be made more accessible to adolescents as a treatment option.
The Effectiveness of US Foreign Policies in Diminishing the Diplomatic Power of the PRC (1993-2020)
Authors: Chhatwal Jai , Schulte Daniel
Published: March 2022

Following the market liberalization of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), the United States has sought to diminish the PRC’s ability to influence the US-backed international order. This paper examines the foreign policy strategies employed by the last four complete US presidential administrations against the change in the diplomatic power of the PRC from 1993-2020 to find which strategy was most effective in achieving this objective. Diplomatic power is measured through the PRC’s foreign direct investment (FDI) excluding the US, International Monetary Fund (IMF) voting share, and United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) voting coincidence between the PRC and the US. Change in FDI shows the Trump Administration trade war failed as the PRC’s FDI excluding the US increased even when protectionist policies were imposed, as the PRC was able to pivot trade to other nations due to the unilateral nature of the policies. Change in IMF voting share and the PRC’s formation of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank show that the Obama Administration’s attempt to dissuade the PRC into rewriting institutions failed; the Obama Administration achieved advancements on mutual issues of climate, nuclear non-proliferation, and maritime security that supported norms set by the US. UNGA voting coincidence did not show meaningful correlation with US strategy. A successful US foreign policy is one that cooperates on concrete initiatives but not in a flawed manner by giving into PRC demands; when engaging in competition, the US must do so with a coalition of allies to check against PRC diplomatic and trade flexibility.
Talabalarning paremiologik kompetensiyasini rivojlantirishda til korpusi asosiy va qo‘shimcha ta’lim vositasi sifatida
Authors: Boyхanov Shuxratjon
Published: March 2022

Ushbu maqola talabalarning paremiologik kompetensiyasini rivojlantirishda  til korpusining asosiy va qo‘shimcha ta’lim vositasi sifatida samaradorligini ko‘rsatishga bag‘ishlangan. Ushbu maqsadga erishish uchun mahalliy va xorijiy olimlar nazariyalar o‘rganildi. Amaliy tavsiyalar berish uchun “Beauty is in the eye of beholder” maqoli tanlab olinib, uning chastotasi Amerika korpusi(COCA)da aniqlandi. Korpus ma’lumotlaridan unumli foydalangan holda “What may be more in the eye of the beholder?” [“yana nima kim uchun qanday?”] deb nomlangan model yaratildi. Ushbu model asosida turli maqsadlarda, xususan, yangi mavzuni boshlash, talabalarning lug‘at boyligi va gapirish ko‘nikmalarini rivojlantirishga  mo‘ljallangan uchta paremiologik mashqlar tuzildi. Va nihoyat, erishilgan natijlar qisqa bayon etilib, ular foydalanishga tavsiya etildi.
Bo‘lajak texnologik ta’lim o‘qituvchilarining kasbiy o‘quv faoliyati
Authors: Qosimov Shavkat
Published: March 2022

Ijtimoiy-iqtisodiy shart-sharoitlarda bozor munosabatlari asosida moddiy ne’matlarning bevosita ishlab chiqaruvchisi, mamlakatdagi kasbiy va madaniy salohiyatning hosil qilinishidagi sezilarli element bo‘lib hisoblanadigan yosh mutaxassis shaxsining shakllantirilishi muammosi alohida ahamiyat kasb etadi. Shaxsning shakllanganlik darajasi ham ishlab chiqarishning, ham ijtimoiy munosabatlarning rivojlanish shart-sharoitlaridan biriga aylanadi. Ilmiy-texnik taraqqiyot talablari bilan mos holda mutaxassis shaxsiga ko‘p yo‘nalishli yo‘naltirilganlik va kasbiy tayyorgarlikka ko‘p darajalilik zarurdir. Maqolada bo‘lajak texnologik ta’lim o‘qituvchilarining  kasbiy o‘quv  faoliyati yoritilgan.
MASTECTOMIA PROFILÁTICA NA PREVENÇÃO DO CÂNCER DE MAMA EM MULHERES COM MUTAÇÃO NO GENE BRCA1: REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Patricia Soares Lopes Laiane , Mauriz Pereira Santana Bruna , Monteiro de Carvalho Nascimento Mayra , Larissa Leite Franco Nunes Paula , Jorge Carvalho Batista Nelson
Published: March 2022

O câncer de mama é uma doença multifatorial causada por fatores genéticos e ambientais sendo mutações no gene BRCA1, localizado no braço longo do cromossomo 17 a maior causa câncer de mama hereditário. Diversos métodos de prevenção a esta neoplasia maligna têm sido estudados, dentre eles a mastectomia profilática. O objetivo da pesquisa foi analisar as evidências científicas acerca do uso da mastectomia profilática para prevenção do câncer de mama em pacientes diagnosticadas com mutação no gene BRCA1. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de literatura, quantitativa e exploratória nas bases de dados on-line por meio da estratégia PICo. A análise dos dados foi realizada através de leitura e análise sistemática do conteúdo dos artigos por meio da qual selecionou-se 8 artigos de periódicos distintos, escritos em língua inglesa e coerentes com os objetivos do estudo e critérios de inclusão. Diante das temáticas dos estudos foi possível dividi-los em duas categorias: concordância acerca da eficácia da mastectomia profilática como um método eficiente para prevenção do câncer de mama em mulheres portadoras de mutação no gene BRCA1; discordância acerca da eficácia da mastectomia profilática para prevenção do câncer de mama em mulheres portadoras de mutação no gene BRCA1. Pode-se concluir que, apesar da mastectomia profilática ter ampliado sua aceitação por profissionais de saúde e mulheres com risco de desenvolver câncer de mama, ainda são escassos os estudos que comprovam que a eficácia deste método supera os demais existentes e menos invasivos, compensando os riscos e resultados pós-cirúrgicos.
Industrial-Area Street Trees in Portland, Oregon
Authors: Poracsky Joseph , Scott Mark
Published: March 2022

Industrial-area trees have, with few exceptions, been neglected by the research community as well as by urban forestry management programs. A recent project in Portland, Oregon, provides both some data and a program model that easily could be replicated in other communities. An inventory of the Northwest Industrial Neighborhood Association (NINA) district identified 966 street trees and 1,140 unplanted/potential street tree sites, for a stocking level of 46%. While this figure is low relative to most other segments of the urban forest, it was received optimistically because it was higher than had been expected for an industrial area and it demonstrated a great deal of potential for expanding the urban forest through additional plantings. Diversity data indicated only 17 genera were represented, identified two genera (Acer and Prunus) that were overplanted, and provided guidance on which genera could be added to increase diversity. NINA officials have formed a partnership with other local urban forestry interests and are using the data to undertake a 10- year planting program for the district.
Tree Wound Reactions of Differently Treated Boreholes
Authors: Dujesiefken Dirk , Rhaesa Andreas , Eckstein Dieter , Stobbe Horst
Published: March 2022

Holes from increment borings create wounds that lead to discoloration and may result in a colonization of the wood by fungi. There are various opinions about the damage caused by such borings and about the efficacy of wound dressings. For this reason, 78 differently treated boreholes in large-leaved lime (Jilia platyphyllos Scop.) and small-leaved lime (Tilia cordata Mill.), as well as in horsechestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum L.) and silver birch (Betula pendula Roth), were examined macroscopically and microscopically with regard to the wound reactions nearly 10 years after boring. Obvious differences in wound reactions were observed among the tree species. Both species of lime compartmentalized the wounds very effectively. Horsechestnut, on the other hand, revealed more extensive discoloration. Silver birch had the weakest compartmentalization, with discoloration up to 2 m (6.6 ft) in length. Cambial dieback around all borings, except for those plugged with creosote-impregnated wood dowels, was approximately the same for all species. Fungi occurred only within the discoloration. Cell wall disintegration was rarely observed. Treatment with LacBalsam® or polyurethane had little or no influence on the wound reactions. Boreholes sealed with impregnated wood dowels had far-reaching discoloration and cambial dieback as a result of the toxic effect of creosote.
Serviceberry Cultivars Tested as Street Trees: Initial Results
Authors: Gerhold Henry
Published: March 2022

Five serviceberry {Amelanchier) cultivars, 2 each in 11 communities, were planted for evaluation as street trees. They were measured annually for 3 years, and periodically afterwards, by cooperators in the Municipal Tree Restoration Program using standardized methods. 'Autumn Brilliance', 'Cumulus', 'Princess Diana', 'Robin Hill', and Tradition® all performed well in general, but they suffered somewhat from urban stresses. 'Autumn Brilliance' had healthier foliage, higher survival, and was broader but not as tall as the others.
Growth of Trees on the Virginia Tech Campus in Response to Various Factors
Authors: Rhoades Richard , Stipes R. Jay
Published: March 2022

Soil stresses allegedly repress tree health, growth, and longevity. Such stresses commonly occur on college campuses where soil compaction can result from pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Trees on campuses, as their forest counterparts, also sustain damage from storms and biotic stress agents. We monitored an expression of stress on selected trees on sites judged to be stressful or nonstressful (control) on the Virginia Tech campus. We measured dbh (diameter at breast height) of 9 species and crown diameter of 8 species, from 1993 to 1995. Trunk growth rates differed significantly among species. Five major factors influenced growth of trees: ice damage, percentage of paved area beneath the crown, heart rot, chlorosis, and Dutch elm disease. Almost half (49%) of trees were injured physically or manifested disease or rot. We also compared growth rates of trees in 2 groups classified by percentage of paved area beneath the crown, viz. low stress versus presumed stressed sites. Annual rates of trunk growth of campus trees were higher than comparative growth rates of the same species in forests. This was the combined result of several factors, including the fact that open-grown trees, lacking competition in a forest, grow faster. Based on our results, we cannot state conclusively that site stress suppressed growth of trees on campus. Health and longevity variables were not monitored.
Greenhouse and Field Growth of Northern Red Oak Seedlings Inside Different Types of Treeshelters
Authors: Sharpe William E. , Swistock Bryan R. , Mecum Kelly A. , Demchik Michael C.
Published: March 2022

Greenhouse and field experiments were used to measure growth and survival of northern red oak seedlings (Quercus rubraL.) inside brown translucent, clear acrylic, and woven wire treeshelters compared to the growth and survival of unsheltered seedlings. In the greenhouse, seedlings grown in brown plastic and clear acrylic shelters had significantly reduced stem, leaf, and root development compared to unsheltered seedlings. Seedlings in clear shelters grew taller than control seedlings, but none were self-supporting after removal of the shelters. Reduced growth in the brown shelters was attributed to an 80% reduction in photosynthetically active radiation (PAR). In the field study, 2-year-old red oak seedlings grown in brown and clear shelters experienced lower mortality (55% and 40%, respectively) than unsheltered seedlings (60%), but most were unable to support themselves after removal of the shelters because of increased height growth and inadequate stem development. Half of the seedlings inside clear shelters experienced dieback of new growth during an unusually warm early growing season. Seedlings in the wire shelters were not supported or protected from mechanical stress (wind) and they were exposed to ambient temperatures. Wire-shelter seedlings had the lowest mortality (20%) and were self-supporting but significantly shorter than seedlings in the clear and brown shelters. Wire shelters show promise as an alternative to solid plastic shelters for producing self-supporting seedlings with comparable growth and greater survival at a similar overall cost.
Using Ecosystem-Based and Traditional Land-Use Planning to Conserve Greenspace
Authors: Elmendorf W.F. , Luloff A.E.
Published: March 2022

When conserved in greenspace, natural systems—forests, stream corridors, and chaparral—provide many benefits to people and communities. Conserving greenspace, then, requires traditional land-use planning and regulation, which provides local governments powerful tools and processes. Greenspace conservation can be hampered by a lack of intermunicipal cooperation, disregard for natural systems within the planning process, and concerns for the taking of private property rights. Because of a broadscale approach, an ecosystem-based approach to community forestry can support traditional land-use planning in conservation efforts across the many landscapes and through the people involved in community development. Use of an ecosystem approach has problems, however, including the building of cooperation and partnership between multiple jurisdictions and agencies. Furthermore, a lack of awareness and involvement by community foresters and arborists may impede the success of either traditional or ecosystem planning approaches in conserving greenspace.
An Overview on Antioxidants
Authors: Prof. V. V. Nimbalkar  , Simran M. Jaggi  , Gauri P. Shinde  , Snehal S. Jogdand  , Kalyani S. Mhaismale
Published: March 2022

Antioxidants are substances that limit oxidation, a chemical reaction that can result in free radicals and chain reactions that can harm organisms' cells. Organisms have a complex network of antioxidant metabolites and enzymes that work together to protect cellular components such as DNA, proteins, and lipids from oxidative damage. Although specific quantities of antioxidant vitamins in the diet are essential for optimum health, whether antioxidant-rich foods or supplements have anti-disease action is still being debated. Antioxidants are used as food additives to help prevent food spoilage. Antioxidants are a particularly significant kind of preservative because, unlike bacterial or fungal deterioration, oxidation processes occur quite quickly in frozen or refrigerated food. Antioxidants are commonly used in industrial goods. A common application is in fuels and lubricants as a stabiliser.
A Experiência Formativa nas Reflexões Estético-filosóficas de Theodor Adorno
Authors: Pucci Bruno
Published: March 2022

Na tentativa de fazer jus ao título deste ensaio, vou perseguir os seguintes conceitos em obras estéticas, filosóficas e educacionais de Theodor Adorno: experiência; experiência filosófica; experiência estética; experiência formativa. Tentarei examinar esses conceitos em diálogo com os cursos e livros do pensador frankfurtiano: Introducción a la dialéctica (1958, curso); Estética (1958/1959, curso); Dialética negativa (1966, livro); Teoria Estética (1970, livro); Educação e Emancipação (1971, coletânea). Os eixos teórico-metodológicos a serem analisados para atingir os objetivos assim se denominam: O conceito de experiência na Fenomenologia do Espírito de Hegel; A experiência da dialética a partir da coisa e não do método; O privilégio da experiência filosófica enquanto tour de force da negatividade; A dialética da experiência estética: seu momento mimético-somático; sua dimensão dissonante e utópica; A experiência estética como suspensão temporária do principium individuationis; A experiência estético-filosófica enquanto experiência formativa.
Una máquina cuyo combustible es el aburrimiento y la monotonía
Authors: Rucovsky Martin Adrian de Mauro
Published: March 2022

En lo siguiente proponemos una relectura de La condition ouvrière de Simone Weil, texto clásico de denuncia vinculado a la literatura marxista, obrera y sindical, pero a partir del denominado giro afectivo en las ciencias sociales. Planteamos un análisis que enfoca aspectos poco atendidos en el análisis de esta (Cabaud, 1957; Bea, 2010; Pétrement, 1973; Andrés García, 2016; Chenavier, 2016 y McLellan, 1989), proponemos detenernos en aquellos afectos, sentimientos y regímenes de lo anímico que se miden en la experiencia de personificación de Weil, durante su trabajo como obrera en los primeros años de la década del treinta en distintas fábricas francesas.  En este sentido, el registro afectivo de Weil vinculado estrechamente al mundo obrero y la sensibilidad industrial fordista se lee, por contrapunto, a la instalación de una agenda anímica neoliberal vinculado a los regímenes normativos del optimismo y el entusiasmo, atmósferas afectivas de baja modulación y tedio, o la circulación anímica de la felicidad y sus promesas de apego emocional (Ahmed, 2019).
PENGARUH MOTIVASI KERJA, KEPUASAN KERJA DAN KEADILAN ORGANISASI TERHADAP KOMITMEN KERJA PEGAWAI PADA DINAS PENDIDIKAN KABUPATEN KERINCI
Authors: EDWAR
Published: March 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of independent variables on the dependent variable. The object of this research is the Kerinci Regency Education Office Staff. The number of samples in this study were 68 respondents. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression. The results obtained by the partial test (t test) obtained: (a) There is a positive and significant influence of work motivation on work commitment. (b) There is a positive and significant influence of job satisfaction on work commitment. c) There is a positive and significant effect of organizational justice on work commitments. The results of the study simultaneously showed that work motivation, job satisfaction and organizational justice had a positive and significant effect on work commitment. work and organizational justice on the Work commitment dependent variable of 0,700 or 70.0%. While the remaining 30.0% is influenced by other variables outside this study.