bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
<i>In vitro</i> comparative activity of ciprofloxacin and enrofloxacin against clinical isolates from chickens in Benue State, Nigeria
Authors: Asambe A , Babashani M , Salisu U.S. 
Published: July 2020

This study compares the in vitro activities of enrofloxacin and its main metabolite ciprofloxacin against clinical Escherichia coli and non-lactose fermenting enterobacteria isolates from chickens. Ten (10) Escherichia coli and 8 non lactose fermenting enterobacteriaceae species isolated from a pool of clinical cases at the Microbiology Laboratory of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Agriculture Makurdi were used in this study. Ten-fold serial dilution of 10 varying concentrations (0.1-50μg/mL) of enrofloxacin and ciprofloxacin were tested against the isolates in vitro by Bauer’s disc-diffusion method to determine and compare their antimicrobial activities against the isolates. The 18 isolates tested were susceptible to both enrofloxacin and ciprofloxacin, and their mean values in the susceptibility of Escherichia coli and non-lactose fermenters were significantly different (p < 0.01). The study concluded that the clinical isolates are susceptible to both enrofloxacin and ciprofloxacin though ciprofloxacin exhibit higher activity. Comparatively, ciprofloxacin was found to be more potent than enrofloxacin and the difference statistically significant. Ciprofloxacin was recommended as a better choice in the treatment of bacterial infections of chicken in this area compared to enrofloxacin. It was also recommended that proper steps should be taken in the administration of antimicrobials so as to reduce the incidences of bacterial resistance.Keywords: Escherichia coli, Non-lactose fermenter, Antimicrobials, Ciprofloxacin. Enrofloxacin, Chicken
The application of Feminist Standpoint Theory in social research
Authors: Silvestre Cabrera María , López Belloso María , Royo Prieto Raquel 
Published: July 2020

This article assumes a priori that feminist epistemology must necessarily imply the definition and application of a methodology that is capable of analysing knowledge from a situated perspective, making visible the restrictions of gender, class, ethnicity, and in summary, of the social location. Feminist Standpoint Theory (FST) set out by authors such as Sandra Harding, calls on those who have not had access to power and areas of decision-making to participate in the construction of knowledge and in the social construction of reality. In this article, we will claim for a need of a sociological investigation based on FST and provide some examples and evidence of the knowledge generated by women's voices building on the analysis of 10 doctoral theses. The methodology used is based on the analysis of the topics chosen by the thesis, the formulation of its objectives and the bibliography used. Likewise, we have developed a so-called “Harding test” grounded on her postulates, which has allowed us to assess the doctoral theses analysed and to reflect about the empirical contributions of the research, the feminist commitment and what the subject / object relationship should be in feminist epistemology.
Characterizing Agreement in the Level of Interarm Blood Pressure Readings of Adults in the Emergency Department (CALIBRATE Study)
Authors: Bhutta ZA , Qureshi I , Shujauddin M , Thomas SA , Masood M , Dsouza LB , Iqbal N , Irfan FB , Pathan SA , Thomas SH 
Published: July 2020

Background: Increased interarm systolic blood pressure difference (IASBPD) is one of the major predictors of cardiovascular disease. An IASBPD of >10 mmHg is of clinical significance. However, studies have reported a high number of patients visiting the emergency department (ED) with high IASBPD and varying correlation of IASBPD to age, ethnic background, and comorbidities such as hypertension and diabetes. Objective: The CALIBRATE study aimed to measure the IABPDs in the multiethnic patient population presenting to the ED in Qatar and to assess the distribution of IASBPD in this population. Methods: In a sitting position, two consecutive blood pressure (BP) measurements were recorded from the right and left arms for each participant using a calibrated automated machine and appropriate cuff sizes. The data were recorded using predefined data fields, including patient demographics, past medical, and social and family history. The continuous variables were reported as mean or median based on the distribution of data. The data were analyzed using Stata MP 14.0. Results: A total of 1800 patients, with a mean age of 34 (10) years, were prospectively recruited from the ED. The median absolute systolic BP difference (ΔSBP) between the right and left arms was 6 (3–10) mmHg, and it was the same for the first (ΔSBP1) and the second readings (ΔSBP2). The absolute average of ΔSBP1 and ΔSBP2 was 7 (4–10) mmHg. The difference in systolic BP difference (SBP) of < 20 mmHg for interarm blood pressure was seen in the 95th percentile of the population. No meaningful association could be detected between the IABPD and the study variables such as age, demographics, regions of interest, and risk factors. Conclusion: In population presenting to the ED, the IASBPD of at least 20 mmHg reached at the 95th percentile, validating the known significant difference. The utility of SBP difference can be improved further by taking the average of two individual readings.
La didáctica de las matemáticas: Un vistazo con futuros docentes
Authors: Guzmán Contreras José Eligio 
Published: July 2020

El presente escrito tiene la finalidad de presentar los resultados de la percepción que tienen estudiantes de la Carrera de Física-Matemática de la Facultad Regional Multidisciplinaria de Chontales de la UNAN-Managua, sobre la Didáctica de las Matemáticas; los desafío que los docentes enfrentan en la actualidad, así como las características que presenta un proceso de enseñanza tradicional, sin dejar de señalar cuál o cuáles serían las estrategias innovadoras que motiven o despierten el interés de los estudiantes por las matemáticas. Todo esto basado en sus propias experiencias acumuladas en el transcurso de sus años de estudios, las que han logrado interiorizar sobre la Didáctica de las Matemáticas mediante el compartir con los docentes y, las teorías alrededor del cómo hacer de la asignatura de matemática una clase amigable y hasta cierto punto agradable. Se ha partido de la primicia de que: “si entender las matemáticas es difícil, cuanto más poderla enseñar”. Esto induce a una reflexión consciente sobre la importancia del dominio de la didáctica que con mucha regularidad se presentan dificultades al momento de desarrollar tal asignatura, así como las consideraciones para mejorar el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje. De igual manera las estrategias innovadoras como el uso de las TIC, que se consideran de gran ayuda para romper el paradigma de que las matemáticas son solo para personas especiales.
Educación para la salud en el currículo educativo: Promoción de la salud y calidad de vida
Authors: Suárez Zeneyda Aurora , Castilla Karla Patricia 
Published: July 2020

El presente artículo reflexivo, recoge elementos teóricos de una amplia revisión bibliográfica sobre la estrategia de educación para la salud e importancia en el currículo educativo, parte de este, también recoge elementos vivenciales de la dinámica de la sociedad frente a los condicionantes sociales y determinantes de la salud, un encuentro con la tecnología, el consumismo y globalización. Visto desde la salud pública, algunos autores han puesto de manifiesto los determinantes de la salud para dar un tratamiento especial en función de la prevención de las enfermedades y promoción de la salud, para el equilibrio entre individuo y los elementos condicionantes del entorno; en este contexto se enfatiza la importancia de incluir en el currículo educativo en los diferentes niveles de formación la construcción de competencias de saberes en relación a la educación para la salud, en el entendido que la sociedad conjunta tiene una enorme responsabilidad en la dinámica del mantenimiento de la salud individual y colectiva, con auto sostenibilidad en términos de tiempo, tomando como referencia la esperanza de vida de la población, como menciona Abraham Lincoln: “Al final, lo que importa no son los años de vida, sino la vida de los años”. Por tanto, no es suficiente vivir tantos años si la calidad de vida no es satisfactoria.
Improvement of Soil Chemical Properties and Growth of Maize due to Biochar Application on Ultisol
Authors: Taisa Rianida , Maulida Desi , Salam Abdul Kadir , Kamal Muhammad , Niswati Ainin 
Published: July 2020

Ultisols have poor soil characteristics, yet biochar is one of the technologies that can be applied as a soil enhancer to improve the soil quality. Biochar has succeeded in improving soil quality, through improving soil physical, chemical, and biological properties. This research aimed to improve the quality of soil chemical properties and growth of maize plant, as well as to find a combination between biochar type and dosage of biochar that is able to improve the chemical properties of Ultisols and/or the growth of maize plant. This research was conducted at the Greenhouse and Soil Science Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Lampung. This study used a randomized block design (RBD) arranged in factorial with 3 factors and 3 replications. The first factor was the soil layer (topsoil and subsoil), the second factor was the type of biochar (biochar of cocoa shell and biochar of oil palm shell), and the third factor was the biochar dosage (0, 10%, 20%, and 30% of 10 kg of oven dry weight soil). The results showed that (1) the application of biochar from the cocoa shell and oil palm shell on Ultisols improved some parts of soil chemical properties, namely CEC, organic C, and Kexc, (2) application of biochar from the cocoa shell and oil palm shell on Ultisols increased the plant height, the number of leaves, and the dry weight of maize, (3) application of biochar from the cocoa shell at a dosage of 20% was significantly improved CEC of Ultisols (4) application of biochar from the cocoa shell in top soil at a dosage of 30% significantly improved the soil organic C of Ultisol, (5) application of biochar from cacao shell at a dosage of 30% was significantly improved Kexc, (6) application of biochar from oil palm shell at a dosage of 10% significantly increased maize plant growth.
A Digital Pathology Solution to Resolve the Tissue Floater Conundrum
Authors: Pantanowitz Liron , Michelow Pamela , Hazelhurst Scott , Kalra Shivam , Choi Charles , Shah Sultaan , Babaie Morteza , Tizhoosh Hamid R. 
Published: July 2020

Context.—
Pathologists may encounter extraneous pieces of tissue (tissue floaters) on glass slides because of specimen cross-contamination. Troubleshooting this problem, including performing molecular tests for tissue identification if available, is time consuming and often does not satisfactorily resolve the problem.

Objective.—
To demonstrate the feasibility of using an image search tool to resolve the tissue floater conundrum.

Design.—
A glass slide was produced containing 2 separate hematoxylin and eosin (H&E)-stained tissue floaters. This fabricated slide was digitized along with the 2 slides containing the original tumors used to create these floaters. These slides were then embedded into a dataset of 2325 whole slide images comprising a wide variety of H&E stained diagnostic entities. Digital slides were broken up into patches and the patch features converted into barcodes for indexing and easy retrieval. A deep learning-based image search tool was employed to extract features from patches via barcodes, hence enabling image matching to each tissue floater.

Results.—
There was a very high likelihood of finding a correct tumor match for the queried tissue floater when searching the digital database. Search results repeatedly yielded a correct match within the top 3 retrieved images. The retrieval accuracy improved when greater proportions of the floater were selected. The time to run a search was completed within several milliseconds.

Conclusions.—
Using an image search tool offers pathologists an additional method to rapidly resolve the tissue floater conundrum, especially for those laboratories that have transitioned to going fully digital for primary diagnosis.
Monitores deportivos, satisfacción laboral
Authors: Bastidas Alcívar RJ. , Angosto Sánchez S. , Martínez Moreno A. 
Published: July 2020

El objetivo del estudio es determinar el nivel de satisfacción laboral en monitores del ámbito deportivo, a través de una investigación cuantitativa, descriptiva y transversal. Se realizaron análisis descriptivos, media, porcentajes y desviación típica. La muestra estuvo conformada por 26 monitores, 18 hombres y 8 mujeres, con una edad media de 27.5 (±5.4). Como instrumento se utilizó el cuestionario Font Roja de satisfacción laboral, formado por 23 ítems, agrupados en 7 factores, con una escala Likert de 5 anclajes, desde 1 (totalmente en desacuerdo) hasta 5 (totalmente de acuerdo). Los hombres están más satisfechos 53.7% (±10.5) que las mujeres y los trabajadores de las empresas privadas 60.9%, mas que los de la públicas. Como conclusión determinar que los monitores están medianamente satisfechos, 50.8% (±10.2) con su trabajo, hecho que puede incidir en los resultados de la empresa.
The objective of the study is to determine the level of job satisfaction in sports monitors, through quantitative, descriptive and transversal research. Descriptive analyses, mean, percentages and standard deviation were carried out. The sample consisted of 26 monitors, 18 men and 8 women, with an average age of 27.5 (±5.4). The Font Roja job satisfaction questionnaire was used as an instrument, made up of 23 items, grouped into 7 factors, with a Likert scale of 5 anchors, from 1 (totally disagree) to 5 (totally agree). Men are more satisfied 53.7% (±10.5) than women and workers in private companies 60.9% more than those in public companies. As a conclusion to determine that the monitors are moderately satisfied, 50.8% (±10.2) with their work, a fact that may have an impact on the company's results
Entrepreneurial intention in Cuba: An analysis of self-employed room lessors specialized in foreign tourism
Authors: Sánchez-Oramas Lourdes , Barrera-Rodríguez Seida , Fernández-Gámez Manuel Ángel , Sánchez-Serrano José Ramón 
Published: July 2020

Este trabajo analiza el sector del alquiler turístico a extranjeros que efectúan personas físicas en el municipio de Playa de La Habana (Cuba), así como el efecto del mismo en las valoraciones emitidas por los clientes internacionales. Los datos provienen de una muestra de 100 emprendedores y de un muestreo no probabilístico para 184 clientes internacionales. Las conclusiones del trabajo muestran que estos arrendadores pueden considerarse emprendedores y que constituyen una fuente de competencia para las instalaciones turísticas estatales. Así mismo, se debe destacar que la intención emprendedora de estos arrendadores viene dictaminada por la percepción que este sujeto tiene de sí mismo como profesional, y que no está condicionada por otros elementos sociodemográficos o culturales.
This paper analyses the Cuban self-employed room lessor sector specialized in foreign tourism in the town of Playa, Havana City, as well as the effect on ratings issued by international customers. The data come from an entrepreneurial sample of 100 Cuban self-employed room lessors (SRL) and a non-probabilistic sampling of 184 international clients. The conclusions of the study show that these self-employed Cubans constitute a source of competition for State tourism facilities. Likewise, it should be mentioned that the entrepreneurial intention of these lessors comes from their self-perception as professionals and is not conditioned by socio-demographic or cultural elements.
L’INTERVENTION EN MAISON D’HÉBERGEMENT AUPRÈS DES FEMMES IMMIGRANTES VICTIMES DE VIOLENCE CONJUGALE : UNE ANALYSE INTERSECTIONNELLE DES PRATIQUES
Authors: Castro-Zavala Sastal 
Published: July 2020

Cet article présente les résultats d’une recherche qualitative qui explore, à partir de la perspective féministe intersectionnelle, les points de vue d’intervenantes des maisons d’hébergement du Québec sur leurs pratiques d’intervention auprès des femmes immigrantes victimes de violence conjugale, ainsi que sur les facteurs qui influencent ces pratiques. La collecte de données a été réalisée par le biais de cinq groupes focalisés répartis dans quatre régions du Québec : Montréal, Québec, Sherbrooke et Gatineau. Trente-trois intervenantes issues de maisons d’hébergement pour femmes violentées ont participé à la recherche. L’analyse des résultats a permis de dégager deux thèmes principaux autour desquels s’articulent les discours des intervenantes au sujet de leurs pratiques : la nature de ces pratiques en contexte de diversité culturelle et les facteurs qui les modulent.
Le droit à l’égalité et l’accès aux professions réglementées : bilan contrasté de la jurisprudence canadienne
Authors: Doucet Frédérick , St-Laurent Geneviève 
Published: July 2020

Depuis maintenant plusieurs années, les difficultés auxquelles sont confrontées les personnes immigrantes afin d’exercer dans leur domaine de formation sont dénoncées. Les études menées dans divers champs des sciences humaines, mais aussi par des organismes publics, tendent à démontrer que ces difficultés sont d’autant plus grandes lorsqu’il s’agit d’accéder à une profession réglementée, pour laquelle l’obtention d’un permis de pratique est conditionnelle à la réussite de nombreuses procédures de reconnaissance des qualifications et compétences professionnelles. Les effets négatifs découlant de ces procédures, imposées par des organismes de régulation professionnelle ayant pour mission d’assurer la protection du public, soulèvent la question du respect des droits fondamentaux des professionnels formés à l’étranger et, plus particulièrement, du droit à l’égalité.
La présente étude consiste en une analyse des décisions rendues à travers le Canada en matière de discrimination dans l’accès des personnes immigrantes à une profession réglementée. En plus de dresser un portrait de la manière dont les tribunaux canadiens ont interprété et appliqué le cadre juridique du droit à l’égalité dans ce contexte particulier, cette analyse permet de formuler plusieurs constats portant, entre autres, sur les chances de succès et les failles de tels recours, ainsi que d’identifier certaines incertitudes juridiques et barrières systémiques auxquels font encore face les professionnels formés à l’étranger.
Analysis of the Educational Impact of M-Learning and Related Scientific Research
Authors: Fombona Javier , Pascual María Angeles , Pérez Ferra Miguel 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
The deep penetration and global impact of mobile devices has led the scientific community to undertake a thorough analysis of the implications of this phenomenon. Researchers need to determine their true real effect and how they can best be used to manage information and build knowledge. This study has examined recent investigations on the subject of mobile learning and carried out a descriptive analysis of a sample of registers indexed on the Web of Science research platform in 2015–16. An exhaustive content analysis has revealed new areas where M-Learning is being implemented, especially in the teaching of foreign languages, the emergence of social interaction methodologies in Secondary Education, evolving forms of collaborative relationships, work with clearly defined student profiles and the use of virtual immersive and innovative spaces in Higher Education. This paper also emphasizes the presence of previously unknown, transcendent problems associated with M-learning, such as the collateral addiction effect, and its interference in the classroom. Finally, our study suggests that teachers could embrace these technological proposals and include them in their strategies. Indeed, it might be necessary to flip the process, so this research could be the start of the generation and design of innovative guidelines to manage these forms and content.
How the Education Community Perceives Cyberbullying: a Comparison of Students, Teachers and Families
Authors: Bautista Alcaine Pablo , Sánchez Eva Vicente 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
This study aims to find out how the groups that form the education community (students, teachers, families) differ in terms of the various characteristics surrounding the cyberbullying phenomenon. To do this, we conducted research using a selective correlational and cross-sectional design to analyze relationships and differences among variables: defining cyberbullying, typology, involved roles, possible causes and coping strategies in the different groups. The study recruited 116 participants as follows: 51% were year-6 Primary Education students; 29% were students’ family members; 20% were school teachers. We collected data through an ad hoc questionnaire that a group of experts had previously validated. The results of the data analysis showed that significant differences appeared in terms of: how typologies were perceived; the importance of roles; coping strategies for cyberbullying.
Using learning analytics to engage students: Improving teaching practices through informed interactions
Authors: Naujokaitienė Justina , Tamoliūnė Giedrė , Volungevičienė Airina , Duart Josep M. 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Student engagement is one of the most relevant topics within the academic and research community nowadays. Higher education curriculum, teaching and learning integrate new technology- supported learning solutions. New methods and tools enhance teacher and learner interactions and influence learner engagement positively. This research addresses the need to explore new ways of improving teaching practices to better engage students with the help of learning analytics. The paper investigates how university teachers use the data from learning analytics to observe learners and to engage them in online learning. Qualitative inquiry was chosen to approach the research problem, and semi-structured interviews with the teachers using (blended) online learning were conveyed to explore teacher practices in students’ behaviour and engagement observations online, disclosing teachers’ abilities to understand the challenging learner engagement process based on the data from learning analytics. The new evidence provided by this research highlights the successful practices in the use of learning analytics data to observe students’ behaviour and engagement and to inform teachers on the presence needed in order to develop learner–centred activities and to make curriculum changes. The limitation of this study lies in the fact that the different online teaching experiences that research participants had might have restricted their understanding of the use of LA data for curriculum development and learners’ engagement.