bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Does Effect From Developmental Methamphetamine Exposure on Spatial Learning and Memory Depend on Stage of Neuroontogeny?
Authors: HREBÍČKOVÁ I. , ŠEVČÍKOVÁ M. , NOHEJLOVÁ K. , ŠLAMBEROVÁ R. 
Published: April 2020

Psychostimulants, including methamphetamine (MA), have neurotoxic effect, especially, if they are targeting CNS during its critical periods of development. The present study was aimed to examine cognitive changes after prenatal and neonatal MA treatment in combination with chronic MA exposure in adulthood of male rats. Eight groups of male rats were tested in adulthood: males whose mothers were exposed to MA (5 mg/kg) or saline (SA, 1 ml/kg) during the first half of gestation period (GD 1-11), the second half of gestation period (GD 12-22) and neonatal period (PD 1-11). In addition, we compared indirect neonatal application via the breast milk with the group of rat pups that received MA or SA directly by injection (PD 1-11). Males were tested in adulthood for cognitive changes in the Morris Water Maze (MWM). MWM experiment lasted for 12 days: Learning (Day 1-6), Probe test (Day 8) and Retrieval Memory test (Day 12). Each day of the MWM animals were injected with MA (1 mg/kg) or SA (1 ml/kg). Prenatal MA exposure did not induce changes in learning abilities of male rats, but neonatal exposure to MA leads to an increase search errors and latencies to find the hidden platform. Prenatal and also neonatal MA exposure impaired cognitive ability to remember the position of the platform in Retrieval Memory test in adulthood. Animals exposed to the prenatal treatment within the second half of gestation (ED 12-22) swam longer, slower and spent more time to find the hidden platform in Retrieval Memory test than animals exposed throughout other periods. The present study demonstrated that stage of development is crucial for determination the cognitive deficits induced by prenatal or neonatal MA exposure.
Early Changes of Brain Perfusion After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage – the Effect of Sodium Nitroprusside
Authors: KOLAR M. , NOHEJLOVA K. , MARES J. , PACHL J. 
Published: April 2020

Causes of early hypoperfusion after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) include intracranial hypertension as well as vasoconstriction. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of intracerebroventricular (ICV) administration of sodium nitroprusside (SNP) on early hypoperfusion after SAH. Male Wistar rats (220-240 g) were used, SAH group received 250 μl of fresh autologous arterial blood into the prechiasmatic cistern; sham-operated animals received 250 μl of isotonic solution. Therapeutic intervention: ICV administration of 10 μg SNP; 5 μl 5 % glucose (SNP vehicle) and untreated control. Brain perfusion and invasive blood pressure were monitored for 30 min during and after induction of SAH. Despite SNP caused increase of perfusion in sham-operated animals, no response was observed in half of SAH animals. The other half developed hypotension accompanied by brain hypoperfusion. There was no difference between brain perfusion in SNP-treated, glucose-treated and untreated SAH animals during the monitored period. We did not observe expected beneficial effect of ICV administration of SNP after SAH. Moreover, half of the SNP-treated animals developed serious hypotension which led to brain hypoperfusion. This is the important finding showing that this is not the option for early management in patient after SAH.
A Novel Experimental Model of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Pig
Authors: OTÁHAL M. , MLČEK M. , VÍTKOVÁ I. , KITTNAR O. 
Published: April 2020

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is severe medical condition occurring in critically ill patients and with mortality of 33-52 % is one of the leading causes of death in critically ill patients. To better understand pathophysiology of ARDS and to verify novel therapeutical approaches a reliable animal model is needed. Therefore we have developed modified lavage model of ARDS in the pig. After premedication (ketamine and midazolam) 35 healthy pigs were anesthetized (propofol, midazolam, morphin, pipecuronium) and orotracheally intubated and ventilated. Primary ARDS was induced by repeated cycles of lung lavage with a detergent Triton X100 diluted in saline (0.03 %) heated to 37 °C preceded by pre-oxygenation with 100 % O2. Single cycle included two subsequent lavages followed by detergent suction. Each cycle was followed by hemodynamic and ventilation stabilization for approx. 15 min, with eventual administration of vasopressors according to an arterial blood pressure. The lavage procedure was repeated until the paO2/FiO2 index after stabilization remained below 100 at PEEP 5 cm H2O. In 33 pigs we have achieved the desired degree of severe ARDS (PaO2/FiO2<100). Typical number of lavages was 2-3 (min. 1, max. 5). Hemodynamic tolerance and the need for vasopressors were strongly individual. In remaining two animals an unmanageable hypotension developed. For other subjects the experimental ARDS stability was good and allowed reliable measurement for more than 10 h. The present model of the ARDS is clinically relevant and thus it is suitable for further research of the pathophysiology and management of this serious medical condition.
Investigating whether shared video-based consultations with patients, oncologists, and GPs can benefit patient-centred cancer care: a qualitative study
Authors: Trabjerg Theis Bitz , Jensen Lars Henrik , Sondergaard Jens , Trabjerg Natacha Dencker , Sisler Jeffrey James , Hansen Dorte Gilså 
Published: April 2020

BackgroundGuidelines have proposed that GPs should have a central role as coordinators of care and support patients with cancer during all stages of treatment, follow-up, and rehabilitation. Multidisciplinary video consultation involving the patient with cancer, the oncologist, and the GP may help to define roles and tasks, and this resulting clarity may enable greater support for patients with cancer.AimTo explore the consultation structure, content, and task clarification when a GP and an oncologist are attending a video consultation with a patient with cancer.Design & settingA qualitative study took place in the Region of Southern Denmark to investigate multidisciplinary video consultations, based on thematic analysis.MethodRecordings of 12 video consultations were analysed using the framework method. A combined deductive and inductive approach was undertaken. The deductive themes were selected based on a consultation guide given to the doctors before the consultations.ResultsThe study identified 15 themes, which were grouped into the following three categories: the implications of sharing a consultation; consultation structure; and health concerns.ConclusionMultidisciplinary video-based consultations with a patient and two health professionals succeeded in having a patient-centred communication style. In clarifying tasks between the GP and oncologist to support the patient, work-related issues and professional support for psychosocial challenges were always a task for the GP. Dissemination of this first-line evidence may improve acceptability among medical specialists and help assist GPs in supporting patients with cancer. However, focus on the involvement of relatives should be emphasised.
Micro-Finance as a tool for Self Help Groups in Social Upliftment of Tribal Women in Yelagiri Hills of Tamil Nadu
Authors: Fathima Thabassum N , Afsar Ahmed S 
Published: April 2020

Micro-finance institutions (MIFs) acts as a promoter to Self Help Group (SHG) for the development of women members by providing Micro-credit facilities in different terms under varying conditions with/without collateral. This study was conducted among SHGs women members in tribal areas of Yelagiri Hills in Vellore District, Tamil Nadu, in India. All these areas are below the poverty line with unemployment and lack of awareness relating to education, health, nutrition, employment, financial facilities, and entrepreneurship. None Government Organisations (NGOs), Banks/MFIs, and Government organizations are taking a lot of effort to uplift these area’s people by providing guidelines to them. This study focuses on how micro-finance helps the tribal women members to overcome their problem to uplift social conditions. One hundred twenty questionnaires were distributed among the self-help group members. Through exploratory factor analysis, five factors were identified, namely an improvement in the quality of life, personality development, enhancement of social conditions, investment opportunities, and debt repayment. Multiple regression analysis results reveal that improvement in the quality of life, personality development, and enhancement of social has an impact on Social upliftment of tribal women in SHGs through Micro-finance.
The Future of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in the Banking Sector for Better Customer Experience
Authors: Vijai C , Suriyalakshmi S M , Elayaraja M 
Published: April 2020

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has been a great development today. Robotic Process Automation is a useful tool for the pressing demand of the banking sector. Operation costs have been one of the focus areas in the banking sector. The major benefit of adopting RPA in the banking sector has significantly helped to reduce the costs by 30 per cents to 70 percent, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) saves labor costs and operational efficiency, accuracy, 24/7, offer innovative services and better experience of the customer. Also, Leading banks like India, such as ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, and Axis Bank, have implemented Robotic Process Automation. The study focuses on Robotic Process Automation challenges, benefits, and significance in the banking sector. The study discussed the Robotic Process Automation world markets and applications.
Выделение и изучение биотипов в популяции сорта винограда Мускат янтарный
Authors: Studennikova N.L. , Kotolovets Z.V. 
Published: April 2020

Представлены результаты работы по клоновой селекции винограда сорта Мускат янтарный на промышленных насаждениях ООО Качинский (г. Севастополь) площадью 11,5 га. Установлено, что популяция сорта Мускат янтарный варьирует по параметрам (длина, ширина, средний вес) грозди. В результате проведенных исследований выделены три группы кустов (биотипов), различающиеся по величине и массе грозди. Приведены морфологические и биолого-хозяйственные признаки биотипов сорта винограда Мускат янтарный, а также механический состав их гроздей и ягод. Показано, что урожайность промышленных насаждений сорта Мускат янтарный, наряду с другими факторами, определяется соотношением биотипов в них. Экономически оправдан отбор протоклонов биотипа III, которые по показателям продуктивности превышают контроль на 2,0 кг/куст, сохраняя качество ягод.The paper presents the results of the work on clonal selection of Muscat Yantarniy grapevine cultivar in commercial vineyards of OOO Kachinsky (Sevastopol) occupying 11.5 ha. The study established that population of cv. Muscat Yantarniy varies by bunch parameters (length, width, average weight). The study singled out three groups of bushes (biotypes) varying in bunch size and weight. Morphological, biological and economic features of cv. Muscat Yantarniy biotypes are given along with mechanical composition of bunches and berries. It is demonstrated that the yield from cv. Muscat Yantarniy commercial plantations, among other factors, is determined by the ratio of the biotypes. Thus, selection of the biotype III protoclones exceeding control productivity indicators by 2 kg/bush while maintaining quality of the berries is economically feasible..
La modelación matemática, una estrategia para la enseñanza de la estadística
Authors: Caballero Florez Roberto Carlos , Rondon Meza Marlon de Jesus , Baleta Palomino Lacides Alfonso , García Romero Teovaldo 
Published: April 2020

Este artículo socializa la experiencia tomada del proyecto “Enseñanza de la estadística: un desafío abordado por la modelación matemática” financiado por la Universidad Popular del Cesar en su convocatoria 2018, aplicada en 2019 con estudiantes de grado 5 de nivel básica primaria, en una institución oficial ubicado en la Jagua de Ibirico zona carbonífera del departamento del Cesar (Colombia).
Se implementa un conjunto de estrategias didácticas centradas en la modelación matemática, con lo cual los estudiantes inician con un esquema de situaciones problémicas de su contexto hasta la construcción de un modelo matemático, centrados en la representación gráfica donde describan cada situación, comparando cada una de ellas y así estas sean familiares o matutinas, para resolver alguna situación real o hipotética que sea común en su cotidianidad. Estos modelos pueden tener problemas que se solucionen interdisciplinariamente y que su relación sea transversal a diferentes áreas del conocimiento. Con el diseño e implementación de estas estrategias para la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de la estadística, el maestro pasa de ser un educador tradicional de las ciencias exactas a tener un rol de docente-investigador y el estudiante asuma un ritmo de aprendizaje según lo propuesto. Los datos obtenidos proporcionaron información que corrobora la hipótesis inicial sobre el rendimiento escolar, puesto que son útiles al proceso de enseñanza de los niños de la básica primaria.
Alrededor de la modelación se vienen trabajando líneas teóricas con el mismo paradigma y diferentes perfiles; el trabajo se apoyó las teorías de Bassanezi (2002) y Biembengut & Hein (2004), que proponen la construcción de modelos a partir del contexto y del entorno social y cultural del estudiante.
El Ministerio de Educación Nacional (1998, 2006) hace importantes sobre lo significativo que es el proceso de modelación y los involucra en la soluciones de problemas reales que posteriormente pueden ser matematizados y en general a que aquellos aprendizajes sean significativos. En ese sentido Villa (2007) contempla el proceso de modelación acorde con los estándares básicos de competencias, permitiendo fortalecer las pruebas saber, además de la apropiación de los derechos básicos de aprendizaje.
Así mismo en la prueba posterior se encontró un mayor rendimiento de cada estudiante. Por lo tanto se ha logrado generar espacios de comunicación con los docentes de aula, reflexionando sobre las diferentes estrategias utilizadas en el aula para lograr un mejor aprendizaje de los educandos y a su vez sobre el reto en cada uno de ellos en relación al rol investigativo del docente.
Strategi Marketing Prodi Fisioterapi Poltekkes Jakarta III Kementerian Kesehatan Menghadapi Persaingan Pasar
Authors: Aminoto Toto 
Published: April 2020

Latar belakang dari penelitian ini bertujuan untuk dapat mengetahui strategi pemasaran Prodi Fisioterapi Poltekkes Kemenkes Jakarta III. Dengan menggunakan analisa Five Forces Porter dihasilkan ancaman terhadap masuknya pesaing baru tergolong tinggi (skor 7,54); ancaman terhadap produk baru juga tergolong Rendah (2,8); ancaman terhadap kekuatan tawar menawar pembeli tergolong rendah (skor 1,8); ancaman terhadap kekuatan tawar menawar pemasok tergolong rendah (skor 2,43); ancaman terhadap persaingan antar pesaing dalam industri sejenis tergolong tinggi (skor 7,67). Dengan matriks SWOT dihasilkan perhitungan posisi perusahaan pada kuadran satu yaitu kuadran yang mendukung kebijakan pertumbuhan yang agresif, maksudnya perusahaan harus lebih giat dalam mengatasi perkembangan pasar yang kompetetif dalam rangka memperluas pangsa pasar.
Developing a syntax for SOTL
Authors: Samuel Michael 
Published: April 2020

This article presents an overview of conceptions of a scholarship of teaching and learning (SOTL) as reflected by one specific conference held in South Africa. The data draws inductively on the abstracts and reflective analysis of the presentations made which interpreted the relationships between teaching and research excellence in higher education (HE). A team of critical reviewers of these inputs summarised the interrelated conceptions of SOTL: firstly, as a micro-level description of “best practices” (pedagogical action); and secondly, as a meso-level alignment between individual/ disciplinary/ departmental pedagogical practices and the HE institutional environment (institutional action). The latter agenda spanned staff capacity-building initiatives, collaborative curriculum planning, institutional quality assurance regimes and the use of institutional data analytical approaches to planning. Many presentations also argued that the micro- and meso-levels need to be more aligned strategically to matters of social justice and reconstruction of the HE system at a macro-level (social action). This transformative agenda requires individuals, disciplines and institutions to become more comfortable with boundary-crossings across disciplines, more shared work in collaborative curriculum planning, and increased awareness of the co-optive econometric and epistemic Eurocentric discourses surrounding the HE system. A syntax for SOTL, especially in developing world contexts, should consciously aim at interpreting the tensions and intersections between micro-, meso- and macro-levels of influence. This should not mean capitulating to (externally-driven) agendas, but engaging in a form of “epistemic disobedience”, which consciously challenges the sources of SOTL choices in relation to their appropriateness for specific situated contexts of the marginalised South. A sensitive and relevant SOTL for the South agenda is robust (conscious of its choices), responsive (cognisant of the likely consequences of options) and resilient (conscious of long-term sustainability and uncertainty).

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SAMUEL, Michael. Developing a syntax for SOTL. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in the South, [S.l.], v. 1, n. 1, p. 19-38, sep. 2017. Available at: <http://sotl-south-journal.net/?journal=sotls&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=11>. Date accessed: 12 sep. 2017.

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Exploring the experience of postgraduate students in their transition from a health science to an educational scholarship in an African university setting
Authors: Smit Liezl , Meyer Rhoda , Crafford Ilse , Parris Dianne 
Published: April 2020

Calls have emerged to improve the medical education process through scholarly teaching and education research. Little is known about the development as health professions educators of students enrolled in postgraduate Master’s-level programmes in an African context. This study explored the first-year experiences of students enrolled in the MPhil in Health Professions Education (HPE) at the University of Stellenbosch. The study confirms that Scholarship for Teaching and Learning (SOTL) for postgraduate students entering the health profession education paradigm from a health science background is challenging and provides pointers to advance SOTL in the South.

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SMIT, Liezl; MEYER, Rhoda; CRAFFORD, Ilse; PARRIS, Dianne. Exploring the experience of postgraduate students in their transition from a health science to an educational scholarship in an African university setting. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in the South, [S.l.], v. 1, n. 1, p. 78-90, sep. 2017. Available at: <http://sotl-south-journal.net/?journal=sotls&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=14>. Date accessed: 12 sep. 2017.

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Understanding the uncomfortable kōkako: the challenge of applying threshold concepts in Māori studies
Authors: Hall Meegan , Adds Peter , Ross Mike , Borell Phillip 
Published: April 2020

There are Māori studies programmes in all eight New Zealand universities and thousands of Māori studies students enrol each year. However, little research has been done on the scholarship of teaching and learning (SOTL) within the Māori studies discipline. This article investigates, through the process of an integrative literature review, the potential to apply the theory of threshold concepts (Meyer & Land 2006) – the idea that there is a set of transformational concepts that can unlock understanding in any discipline – to the Māori studies discipline. It highlights issues that arise in applying threshold concepts to a relatively new discipline that centres Indigenous knowledge and practices. The transformative elements of Māori studies and the irreversible change that Western epistemologies have caused to Māori studies’ knowledge are discussed. The bounded aspect of Māori studies is canvased, as well as the ability of Māori studies to integrate with other cognate disciplines. The troublesome nature of Māori studies content is explored, along with the discursive elements of its formal and coded curricula. Also, the idea of liminality is examined, as a way to demarcate the academic territory of Māori studies and clarify the curriculum. Ultimately, many questions emerge in this article but also opportunities to advance the SOTL research in both threshold concepts as a theory and Māori studies as a discipline.

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HALL, Meegan; ADDS, Peter; ROSS, Mike; BORELL, Phillip. Understanding the uncomfortable kōkako: the challenge of applying threshold concepts in Māori studies. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in the South, [S.l.], v. 1, n. 1, p. 91-107, sep. 2017. Available at: <http://sotl-south-journal.net/?journal=sotls&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=15>. Date accessed: 12 Sep. 2017.
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Integrating ‘Engineering Projects in Community Service’ into engineering curricula to develop graduate attributes
Authors: Hoosain Mohamed Sameer , Sinha Saurabh 
Published: April 2020

There has been a shift towards the acceptance of community engagement and service-learning as a pedagogical tool in the fields of engineering, engineering technology and the built environment. The Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) program in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) was implemented at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment and this article shares the best practices and lessons learned as the program developed. As EPICS-in-IEEE requires, the partners included UJ students and faculty members, a non-governmental organization (NGO), Engineers without Borders-UJ, and secondary school learners (the pre-university component) from UJ Metropolitan Academy. The EPICS-in-IEEE technical design and development phase was constituted and used as a guideline. The results of this project demonstrated at least six positive implications: university final-year/capstone engineering design projects and exit-level outcomes were achieved; participants worked as a team on engineering-related projects for a local NGO and its community; the project prepared engineering graduates for the professional world; the initiative took the engineering, engineering technology and built environment disciplines to the community through the “social innovation” EPICS-in-IEEE concept; and the UJ value system was instilled while achieving technical/professional outcomes in preparing students for careers in the private, public and non-profit sectors.
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HOOSAIN, Mohamed Sameer; SINHA, Saurabh. Integrating ‘Engineering Projects in Community Service’ into engineering curricula to develop graduate attributes. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in the South, v. 2, n. 1, p. 60-75, Apr. 2018. Available at: http://sotl-south-journal.net/?journal=sotls&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=22

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