bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Formulating the ‘Alternate Archives’ of Produced Locality: Locating the Diasporic Consciousness in the Select Poems of Sujata Bhatt and Debjani Chatterjee
Authors: Karmakar Goutam 
Published: December 2020

The present paper aims to outline the diasporic consciousness in two Indian diasporic women poets namely, Sujata Bhatt and Debjani Chatterjee. The poets’ diasporic consciousness is strewn with the nostalgia for lost homes, pangs of homelessness, fractured identity, the disintegrated historiography of displaced individuals, persistent ‘post-memory’ and continuous struggle to assimilate into the environment of ‘hostland’. This assimilation is achieved by transcending the geographical and psychological borders of ‘homeland’ as seen in the selected poems of Bhatt and Chatterjee. The paper also attempts to show how the poets formulate ‘alternate archives’ by delineating their discourses of displacement (Hirsch and Smith 2002) of produced locality.
A Fully Integrated Approach to Blended Language Learning
Authors: Vičič Polona 
Published: December 2020

In the face of increasing demand for greater continuity and flexibility in language learning, online learning has gradually established itself as an important complement to face-to-face (F2F) language instruction. Typically, the resulting blend focuses on the two central learning modes, i.e., F2F and online; however, it leaves out the self-study component based on sources that do not form an integral part of the online component. Recognising the importance of the latter, Whittaker (2014) defines blended language learning as a blend of F2F, online, and self-study components.
Drawing on this three-modal approach, the present paper first outlines two language courses designed and delivered by the author of the paper. Next, it analyses students’ feedback on their experience with blended learning collected via an end-of-course questionnaire including multiple-choice statements, five-point Likert scale statements, and open-ended questions. The sample included fifty-two students, most of whom reported a positive experience, especially with the F2F component.
Speaking Subskills in EFL Coursebooks
Authors: Kranjec Katja 
Published: December 2020

The primary goal of most EFL students is to achieve fluency in the target language and become autonomous speakers who can react naturally in most situations. To achieve this, mastery of speaking subskills is crucial. The paper aims to identify how well specific subskills, i.e. negotiation of meaning and agenda management, are represented and developed in EFL coursebooks. Twenty coursebooks approved by the Slovene Ministry of Education, Science and Sport for 3rd and 4th year grammar school students are reviewed.
The number of all recorded subskills in the reviewed coursebooks suggests that less than a third are covered in each coursebook. Skills in negotiation of meaning are better represented than skills in agenda management in terms of the number of occurrences, the location within the unit and variety of skills. However, there are no significant differences among the remaining teaching elements. The study also indicates that most activities do not contain practice of meaning/form and pronunciation of target phrases. Although communicative activities are mostly present, they lack authenticity and are thus not sufficiently motivating for the target group.
The results of the study can serve as a recommendation for secondary school teachers as to the type of speaking subskills, their presence in English coursebooks as well as the detail with which they are covered. Practical teaching advice is given on how the lack of variety in the selected subskills, as well as the quality of related activities can be resolved.
Trpnik v nemščini in slovenščini
Authors: Leskovec Mojca 
Published: December 2020

Slovenski učenci in učenke za razliko od njihovih vrstnikov, katerih prvi jeziki trpnika ne poznajo, z razumevanjem in tvorbo tega glagolskega načina v nemščini načelno nimajo težav; težave pa jim povzroča njegova raba. Tako nemščina kot slovenščina poznata dva glagolska načina, tvornega in trpnega, ter pri slednjem razlikujeta med dvema oblikama: nemščina med trpnikom dogajanja ali trpnikom s pomožnim glagolom werden in trpnikom stanja ali trpnikom s pomožnim glagolom sein, slovenščina med trpnikom z deležnikom na -n/-t in trpnikom s se. Toda rabo trpnika v slovenščini zaznamuje dolgoletna tradicija odklanjanja, ki jo vsaj delno nadaljuje tudi zadnja Toporišičeva slovenska znanstvena slovnica s pripombo, da ga niti v strokovnih, poljudnih in znanstvenih besedilih ni dobro preveč uporabljati.
Glede na sodobno didaktično-metodično načelo raznojezičnosti je treba upoštevati predznanje učencev in učenk ter aktivirati njihove predhodno pridobljene spretnosti in strategije. Zato smo v sodobnih učbenikih za slovenski jezik v osnovnih in srednjih šolah preverili, kaj učenci in učenke v njih izvedo o rabi trpnika v slovenščini, nato pa analizirali obravnavo trpnika v učbenikih za nemščino kot tuji jezik, ki se uporabljajo v slovenskih srednjih šolah, kjer se glede na učni načrt za nemščino kot drugi tuji jezik nemški trpnik obravnava. Glede na ugotovitve obeh analiz smo oblikovali predlog za didaktizacijo nemškega trpnika, ki bi s ciljem primerne rabe presegla usmerjenost k obliki.
Una aproximación al diagnóstico del grado de cultura ambiental. El caso de los estudiantes ingresantes a una universidad del conurbano bonaerense
Authors: Abasto Patricia , Galván Matilde , Di Ciocco César 
Published: December 2020

El objetivo del presente trabajo fue indagar acerca del grado de cultura ambiental de un grupo de estudiantes ingresantes a la Universidad Nacional de Luján y consistió en una encuesta escrita, individual y anónima realizada a 623 alumnos. La encuesta contó con cuatro secciones tendientes a evaluar características personales, conocimientos en temas ambientales generales, hábitos cotidianos que podrían contribuir a un empeoramiento de la situación ambiental e intenciones de comportamiento respecto del cuidado ambiental. Entre los principales resultados de este estudio se destacan un bajo nivel de cultura ambiental de los estudiantes analizados pero un gran interés en participar de capacitaciones vinculadas al cuidado del ambiente natural que se pudieran dar en el ámbito de la universidad a la que asisten. Dados estos resultados y la grave situación ambiental actual, resulta necesario que los estudiantes profundicen sus conocimientos sobre el tema a fin de alcanzar un grado de conciencia ambiental que les permita comprometerse con un desarrollo sostenible. Para el logro de dichos objetivos resultaría necesario el diseño e implementación de acciones de educación ambiental no solo en las universidades, sino también en los niveles educativos previos y en distintos ámbitos culturales, en los que el Estado, la comunidad y los medios de comunicación deberían jugar un rol destacado.
Abstract
The objective of this work was to inquire about the degree of environmental culture of a group of students entering the National University of Luján and it consisted of a written, individual and anonymous survey carried out on 623 students. The survey had four sections aimed at evaluating personal characteristics, knowledge of general environmental issues, daily habits that could contribute to a worsening of the environmental situation, and behavioral intentions regarding environmental care. Among the main results of this study, a low level of environmental culture of the analyzed students stands out, but a great interest in participating in trainings related to the care of the natural environment that could be given in the field of the university they attend. Given these results and the current serious environmental situation, it is necessary for students to deepen their knowledge on the subject in order to achieve a degree of environmental awareness that allows them to commit to sustainable development. In order to achieve these objectives, it would be necessary to design and implement environmental education actions not only in universities, but also in previous educational levels and in different cultural settings, in which the State, the community and the media should play a prominent role.
O ano que não tem fim: as crianças e suas infâncias em tempos de pandemia
Authors: Santos Solange Estanislau dos , Saraiva Marina Rebeca 
Published: December 2020

Foi pensando nas muitas possibilidades de viver esses outros tempos em tempos de pandemia, que surgiram várias indagações: Se as crianças não estão nas instituições de educação infantil, onde estão? Com quem? O que estão fazendo? Como estão brincando? Como estão reinventando os modos de vida em tempos de isolamento social? A partir desses questionamentos o grupo de estudos e pesquisas em Pedagogias e Culturas Infantis (GEPPECI) da Universidade Federal de Alagoas (UFAL) iniciou uma sequência de lives no seu instagram, que culminou num webnário e se materializa na proposta deste dossiê. Na tentativa de conhecer um pouco como as diversas crianças estão vivendo as suas infâncias em tempos de pandemia, convidamos várias/os pesquisadoras/es de diferentes regiões do Brasil para contribuir com esse debate. Reunimos aqui 10 artigos que trazem um pouco a multiplicidade de experiências vivenciadas pelas infâncias brasileiras, portuguesa e italiana e que que ajudam a descolonizar a concepção universal e abstrata de criança. Gostaríamos que este dossiê contribuisse para descolonizar o olhar para as diversas crianças brasileiras que vivem suas experiências em diferentes cantos desse país, mas que sofrem também as crueldades desse sistema e dessa necropolítica (MBEMBE, 2018), reagindo, subvertendo, (re)criando outras possibilidades de existências e de educação.
Factors Influencing Utilization of Ultrasound Scan Services among Pregnant Mothers at Ndejje Health Center IV, Wakiso District
Authors:   , Nakimera Angella 
Published: December 2020

Background: A study was carried out to identify the factors influencing the utilization of ultrasound scan services among pregnant mothers at Ndejje Health Centre IV, Wakiso District. Methodology: The study design was descriptive and cross-sectional and it employed both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. A sample size of 30 respondents was selected using a simple random sampling procedure. An interview guide was used to collect data. Results: The study revealed various factors influencing the utilization of ultrasound scan services among pregnant mothers. For example, although all 30 (100%) had ever heard about ultrasound scan services, most 20 (66.7%) had ever used ultrasound scan services once 10 (50%) and 12 (60%) used the services in the 3rd trimester due to factors including 20 (66.7%) of ultrasound scan services, 21 (70%) having fears about using ultrasound scan services including 14 (66.7%) fear that the scan would identify bad conditions on the baby, 18 (60%) lacked partner support. The study results also revealed that respondents faced various health facility factors which influenced the utilization of ultrasound scan services. For example, most 20 (66.7%) respondents reported that Ndejje Health Centre IV was not equipped to provide ultrasound scan services due to 12 (60%) frequent breakdown and poor maintenance of equipment which led to 18 (60%) ultrasound scan services not being readily available, 12 (60%) long waiting time to receive services as most waited more than 2 hours to receive services. Conclusion and recommendations: Respondents faced various and health facility-related factors which influenced their utilization of ultrasound scan services. The key recommendations included ready availability of services through regular and timely maintenance of equipment, improving efficiency, and reducing waiting time as well as improved health education of mothers about the importance of using the services.
Factors Affecting Uptake of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination among in- School Adolescent Girls in Wakiso District, Central Uganda.
Authors:   , Nanyunja Zaitune 
Published: December 2020

Background: Since 2008, the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination has been routinely recommended for pre-adolescents and adolescent girls in Uganda. The introduction of HPV vaccines represents a step forward in the primary prevention of cervical cancer and other HPV-related malignancies. This study examines the factors affecting the uptake of HPV vaccination among in-school adolescent girls in Wakiso district to generate information that can be used to improve the uptake of such critical services. Methodology: A cross-sectional analytical study was employed. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected concurrently. Data were collected from secondary schools in Wakiso district, selected using cluster sampling. Semi-structured self-administered questionnaires were used to collect quantitative data while data from mothers in Wakiso were collected using In-depth interviews through group dialogue sessions. Data were analyzed using SPSS 16.0; characteristics of the sample were summarized by descriptive statistics Results: The findings indicate the HPV vaccination uptake rate as low as 9.2% among the In-school adolescent girls in the Wakiso district. 68.5% belonged to the age group 16-19 (older adolescents). 91.2% had already had vaginal sex and 90.4% had ever had any STI. In the bivariate analyses, five factors were presented to be statistically significant with a P<0.05, implying that these factors were associated with HPV vaccination. They included the occupation of the caretaker, education level of the caretaker, perceived susceptibility to HPV infections and cervical cancer, perceived benefits of HPV vaccination, and knowledge attributes regarding HPV and HPV infections. Conclusion: The Ministry of the health of Uganda and partners should offer ample orientation and training to all health workers and encourage them to disseminate information on HPV vaccination to all eligible adolescents and their caretakers in Wakiso district central Uganda.
Investigation of Hyperglycaemia and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal at Mulago Hospital, Directorate of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kawempe.
Authors:   , Matsiko Muhoozi Derek 
Published: December 2020

Background: This study aimed at establishing the prevalence and factors associated with hyperglycemia in pregnancy among women attending treatment at antenatal care at the Directorate of obstetrics and gynaecology at Kawempe under the following objectives; to determine the prevalence of hyperglycemia in pregnancy, to establish the factors associated with hyperglycemia in pregnancy. Methods: The study was cross-sectional and experimental in design that recruited 333 participants from age 18 years and above. The consented participants filled a questionnaire that was taking history and demographics. A blood sample was taken for blood glucose testing and a urine sample was also collected. Data was entered in Epidata 3.1 and exported to SPSS 17.0 for analysis. Descriptive statistics and multivariate analysis was used to determine prevalence and factors associated with hyperglycemia in pregnancy Results: Laboratory tests revealed that the prevalence of hyperglycemia was 25.3% (84). The following factors were significantly associated with hyperglycemia in pregnancy; age37 years and above (p-value 0.013* OR 2.34), and high Body Mass Index (BMI) (p-value 0.002* OR 3.744). Gravidity of 3-4 times (p-value 0.003*OR3.782), >=5 times (p-value <0.001*and OR3.099), parity of >=5 children (p-value 0.003*OR 3.642), first degree hyperglycaemia (P-value <0.031*OR 5.152), high blood pressure during this pregnancy (0.012*OR 3.622) and high blood pressure while not pregnant (p-value 0.012*OR 1.274). Conclusion and recommendations: Gestational hyperglycemia is common among women attending care at the directorate of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Kawempe. the commonest factors associated with hyperglycemia in pregnancy are high Body mass index, history of hypertension, history of hyperglycemia, high parity high gravidity, there is no relationship between hyperglycemia and sexually transmitted diseases like HIV, and syphilis.
Knowledge and Effects of Teenage Pregnancies Among the Adolescent Girls Between 13 To 19 Years at Mukono Parish Kanungu District – Uganda.
Authors:   , Nkabura Hubert 
Published: December 2020

Background: Teenage pregnancy prevalence is at 25%, 16% of Ugandan women are married by the age of 15 years, and 53% by the age of 18 years. Available information reveals that teenage pregnancies carry a higher health risk and girls under 15 years are five times more likely to die in childbirth than females in their twenties. An estimate of 6,000 teenagers dies annually from maternal related complications. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in February 2016 where a total of 100 respondents were selected from Mukono Parish residents’ register using a simple random sampling technique. Data was collected using a pretested questionnaire. Results: 76% had prior knowledge about sex education whereas 24% had not. 42% got the information from the school a gesture that respondents took part in the classroom discussion about sexuality, 28% from newspapers –straight talk, 16% health worker, and 14% from their parents. 45% believed that school dropout is due to social effect of teenage pregnancy, 34% said that teen mother is more likely to have no or low qualifications and 9% said that child of a teen mother is more likely to abuse drugs, 12% don’t know any of the social effects. Conclusion and recommendations: Teenagers in Uganda are informed about sex education. The government in conjunction with the development partners needs to include sex education in the school curriculum. The girl child needs to be educated on how to protect herself and avoid becoming a victim of teenage pregnancy. Parents should not shy away from educating their children about sex education while they are still young, by so doing the teens grow knowing the consequences of early pregnancy. Pregnant teenagers need to be encouraged to attend antenatal care as well as welcomed into society without stigmatization.
IDENTIFICATION AND OCCURRENCE OF ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE OF Staphylococcus aureus AND Escherichia coli ISOLATED FROM RECREATIONAL PARKS AROUND KOTA KINABALU, SABAH
Authors: Sugumaran Rajeena , David Jocksing Pamela , Yusof Nur Athirah 
Published: December 2020

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Escherichia coli (E. coli) are contributors to infection cases among the Asian population. S. aureus is found in the mucous lining of noses and is mainly non-pathogenic while E. coli, mostly harmless bacteria, are found in the intestine. Pathogenic strains of both bacteria have adverse effects on the elderly and younger age group of the population. Samples were collected from recreational parks around Kota Kinabalu as they are hotspots frequently visited by families with both age groups. The bacterial samples were isolated and cultured on selective media such as Baird-Parker agar (BPA), Brain Heart Infusion (BHI) agar, MacConkey agar and Eosin-Methylene Blue (EMB) agar. Morphological characteristics of bacterial growth were observed, where S. aureus had black-shiny growth in BPAand E. coli had a metallic-green sheen in EMB agar. The suspected bacteria samples were then stained and viewed under a light microscope. S. aureus was identified as gram-positive, stained violet with a circular shape and clustered appearance. E. coli was identified as gram-negative, stained red, rod-shaped with 2 – 3 bacterial alignment. Antibiotic resistance test resulted in S. aureus and E. coli samples did not display 100% resistance among 4 antibiotics tested (ampicillin, penicillin, tetracycline and chloramphenicol). Most of the bacteria samples were a minimum inhibitory of 0.1 mg/mL of antibiotic concentration. These results provide a foundation for further research on identifying bacterial strains using molecular methods. The findings can then be used to disseminate information to the public to create awareness of potential disease outbreaks in the city.
Aansprakelijkheid voor medische hulpmiddelen, het laatste woord was aan de Hoge Raad
Authors: klein Gunnewiek P.J. , van Beurden M.S.E. 
Published: December 2020

Aansprakelijkheid voor medische hulpmiddelen, het laatste woord was aan de Hoge Raad
Analyse van de arresten van de Hoge Raad van 19 juni 2020 met betrekking tot de aansprakelijkheid van de hulpverlener voor medische hulpmiddelen.
Introducción: transmedialidad, interactividad y lo fantástico
Authors: Carrera Garrido Miguel 
Published: December 2020

Se ofrece la introducción al monográfico "Transmedialidad e interactividad en lo fantástico". Se repasan las nociones básicas de esta temática, incidiendo en el peso que poseen en los estudios sobre ella los modos o géneros de lo insólito, en este caso concreto lo fantástico. Se pasa después revista a los trabajos incluidos en el número, destacando sus aportaciones más relevantes. Termina ponderando la necesidad de seguir ahondando en estos ámbitos, con la participación de expertos tanto en la llamada "cultura de convergencia" como en lo fantástico tal y como lo concibe Brumal.
Obesity and the risk of Multiple Sclerosis. The role of Leptin
Authors: Marrodan Mariano , Farez Mauricio F. , Balbuena Aguirre Maria E. , Correale Jorge 
Published: December 2020

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate the effects of leptin on different T‐cell populations, in order to gain more insight into the link between leptin and obesity.MethodsThree hundred and nine RRMS patients and 322 controls participated in a cross‐sectional survey, to confirm whether excess weight/obesity in adolescence or early adulthood increased the risk of MS. Serum leptin levels were determined by ELISA. MBP83–102, and MOG63–87 peptide‐specific T cells lines were expanded from peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Leptin receptor expression was measured by RT‐PCR and flow cytometry. Bcl‐2, p‐STAT3, pERK1/2, and p27kip1 expression were assayed using ELISA, and apoptosis induction was determined by Annexin V detection. Cytokines were assessed by ELISPOT and ELISA, and regulatory T cells (Tregs) by flow cytometry.ResultsLogistic regression analysis, showed excess weight at age 15, and obesity at 20 years of age increased MS risk (OR = 2.16, P = 0.01 and OR = 3.9, P = 0.01). Leptin levels correlated with BMI in both groups. The addition of Leptin increased autoreactive T‐cell proliferation, reduced apoptosis induction, and promoted proinflammatory cytokine secretion. Obese patients produced more proinflammatory cytokines compared to overweight/normal/underweight subjects. Inverse correlation was found between leptin levels and circulating Treg cells (r = −0.97, P < 0.0001). Leptin inhibited Treg proliferation. Effects of leptin on CD4+CD25− effector T cells were mediated by increased STAT3 and ERK1/2 phosphorylation, and down modulation of the cell cycle inhibitor P27kip1. In contrast, leptin effects on Tregs resulted from decreased phosphorylation of ERK1/2 and upregulation of p27kip1.InterpretationLeptin promotes autoreactive T‐cell proliferation and proinflammatory cytokine secretion, but inhibits Treg‐cell proliferation.