bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Homicide Incidents Involving Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder as Victims Reported in US News Media, 2000-2019
Authors: Guan Joseph , Blanchard Ashley , DiGuiseppi Carolyn , Chihuri Stanford , Li Guohua 
Published: June 2020

Abstract
Background
The reported prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has increased markedly in the past two decades and children with autism are at increased risk of unintentional injury and self-inflicted injury. The risk of assaultive injury in children with autism, however, has not been well described. Our objective was to examine the characteristics of homicide incidents involving children with ASD as victims reported in US news media.
Methods
The Lexis Uni® database was searched to identify news media reports on homicide incidents involving autistic victims under 21 years of age in the United States from January 2000 through December 2019. Information related to the victim, perpetrator, and means of homicide in each incident was ascertained from news media reports and analyzed using descriptive statistics.
Findings:
During the 20-year period, US news media reported on 52 incidents (47 males and 5 females) in which a child with ASD died from homicide. Age of victims at death ranged from 2 to 20 years (mean = 10.4 ± 5.3 years). Parents, other caregivers, and siblings accounted respectively for 63.5%, 13.5%, and 7.7% of the perpetrators. The most commonly cited contributing factor (47.1%) was overwhelming stress from caring for the autistic child. Almost a quarter (23.1%) of the victims died from gunshot wounds, followed by drowning (19.2%), and suffocation, strangulation, or asphyxiation (19.2%).
Conclusions
Of cases reported in news media, homicide victims in children with ASD are predominantly male. Nearly 85% of the perpetrators were family members or other caregivers. Intervention programs for children with ASD should include social and mental health support for parents and other caregivers to prevent burnouts.
Parameter estimation of soil hydraulic characteristics by inverse modeling of the analytical equation for unsaturated subsurface water flow
Authors: Coutinho de Oliveira Luiz Fernando , Rezende de Souza Gabriela , Vilela Corrêa Flávia , Ribeiro Mota e Silva Jaíza 
Published: June 2020

AbstractIn drip-irrigated systems, the understanding of the soil wetting pattern is essential in defining the area effectively irrigated, the spacing between the emitters and their installation depth, and the irrigation rate. Thus, this study aims to estimate soil hydraulic characteristics through inverse modeling of an analytical equation used in wetting bulb simulation based on soil moisture measurements obtained in the field. The parameters of the Gardner model, which describes the unsaturated soil hydraulic conductivity, and the van Genuchten model that describes the soil moisture retention curve, were estimated by inverse modeling techniques. The following options were considered: (A) estimating parameter β while considering the other parameters, Ko, θr, θs, α, n, and m, as known and obtained experimentally; (B) estimating parameters Ko and β while considering the experimental retention curve as known; (C) estimating parameters Ko, β, α, n, and m while considering the values of the θr and θs volumetric moisture as known; (D) estimating all the parameters of Gardner and van Genuchten models (Ko, θr, θs, α, n, and m). The results indicate that option D showed better concordance between the estimated and observed moisture values. Thus, the inverse modeling of the analytical equation is an important tool for irrigation design and management.
Sanitary quality (bacteriological and physical-chemical) of drinking water in urban slums in Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
Authors: Handam Natasha Berendonk , Santos José Augusto Albuquerque dos , Moraes Neto Antonio Henrique Almeida de , Leal Alencar Maria de Fátima , Ignacio Caroline Ferraz , Sotero-Martins Adriana 
Published: June 2020

Abstract
Water must meet the drinking water standards in order not to cause disease. In urban slums the infrastructure (water supply, sewage) is more precarious, leaving the population susceptible to health problems. The objective was to analyze drinking water consumed by the population in Manguinhos slums, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, based on the standards established in the Brazilian Regulation, and based on socioenvironmental indicators related to the health of the slums population. Bacteriological and physicochemical parameters were analyzed according to Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, compared with socioenvironmental data through spatial statistics. The results revealed that water, for the most part, exceeded the limits of drinking water quality standards, which places the population's health at risk and reinforces the urgency of public policies. Spatial and drinking water analysis indicated that the regions with the highest population density were the regions with the highest socioenvironmental vulnerability. These areas are priorities for government action to reduce health inequities, such as education, access to health services and access to sewer and water treatment.
O efeito da instrução explícita de sândis externos do inglês no desenvolvimento da percepção auditiva de aprendizes brasileiros
Authors: Mangueira Lima Júnior Ronaldo , Ribeiro Mendes Thiago 
Published: June 2020

Esta pesquisa teve por objetivo analisar o efeito do ensino explícito de sândis externos do inglês para aprendizes brasileiros de inglês como língua estrangeira no desenvolvimento da percepção auditiva. O estudo toma como perspectiva o ensino de sândis à luz do Ensino Explícito e das Teorias de Percepção (ALVES, 2004; BYBEE, 2001; ELLIS, 2008; JOHNSON, 1997). Foi realizada uma pesquisa com aprendizes de nível iniciante e intermediário, subdivididos em grupos controle e experimental. Todos os alunos passaram por um pré-teste de compreensão auditiva; os alunos dos grupos experimentais tiveram instrução explícita sobre sândis externos em inglês; e todos os alunos foram novamente testados em compreensão auditiva. Os resultados apontam que o ensino explícito de sândis permitiu aos alunos uma melhor percepção auditiva.
A ARQUITETURA DA SALA DE AULA SOB A ÓTICA DOS USUÁRIOS
Authors: Bernardes Marina , Garcia Lupi Vergara Lizandra , Salles Martins Marcele 
Published: June 2020

As salas de aula têm papel importante não apenas no bem-estar dos usuários, mas também, ao facilitar ou dificultar suas atividades, influenciando no aprendizado. Diante disso, a pesquisa investigou a percepção de professores e estudantes sobre suas salas de aula, a fim de aprimorar o espaço educacional e contribuir com agentes do setor da educação e com projetistas na tomada de decisões sobre o espaço físico da escola. Os dados foram coletados por meio de questionário e poema dos desejos. A amostra foi composta por 57 participantes: 33 estudantes do ensino fundamental (4º ao 7º ano) e 24 professores vinculados às suas turmas. Os resultados apontam que com os elementos inerentes à arquitetura - como janelas (acesso visual e físico a áreas externas), amplitude da sala, revestimentos, conforto térmico, acústico e lumínico - é possível tornar a sala de aula um ambiente adequado ao bem-estar dos usuários. As percepções de estudantes e professores entrevistados são convergentes no tocante à valorização do contato com vegetação e do conforto ambiental: o contato físico com a vegetação foi o único fator com avaliação inferior ao ponto médio da escala, na percepção dos docentes; para os alunos, o anseio pelo “contato com a natureza” foi um dos aspectos mais mencionados; quanto ao conforto ambiental, os professores destacaram a necessidade de melhorar a acústica, e os alunos solicitaram melhoria na iluminação.
A Prospective Analysis of Potential and Observed Drug-Drug Interactions, Adverse Events and its Associated Risk Factors in Hospitalized Cardiology Patients in Benin
Authors: Allabi Aurel C.E. , Tchabi Yessoufou , Hounkponou Murielle , Quenum Rebecca , Vehounkpe-Sacca Jeanne 
Published: June 2020

Background & Aims:
The objective is to ascertain the pattern of potential drug-drug interactions
(pDDIs) and record any observed DDIs and adverse events (AEs) in hospitalized Beninese
cardiology patients from Sub-Saharan Africa and analyze all risk factors associated with DDIs
and AEs.

Methods:
It was a prospective study in which data including AEs were assessed from medical files
and interview of patients and their relatives. Patients who were treated with more than two drugs
and who remained in the hospital for at least 48 hours were included. A computerized database system
Pharma IAM- VIDAL version 2011 was used to identify the pattern for potential DDIs.

Results:
156 patients were included in this study. The prevalence of potential DDIs was estimated
at 93 % (145/156). Forty (5.1%) among 804 potential DDIs identified were observed clinically. The
observed DDIs were attributable to low blood pressure (27.5%), hyponatremia (22.5%), hemorrhage
(20.0%), hyperkalemia (17.5%) and nephrotoxicity (7.5%). The combination of spironolactone and
furosemide resulted in hyponatremia while the combination of enoxaparin and potassium resulted in
hyperkalemia. ACE inhibitor (or ARAII) in combination with furosemide resulted in the nephrotoxicity
cases observed. Enoxaparin, Acetyl salicylic acid, Acenocoumarol and Clopidogrel were decreasingly
involved in the pairs of drugs responsible for observed hemorrhages. 29 patients out of
156 (18.6%) had at least one AE. AEs were mainly (34.2%) of metabolic type. Severe AEs, which
represented 18.4% was mostly from nephrotoxicity and metabolic disorders. More than 14 active
substances multiplied the risk factor for AEs occurrence by 42, while more than 14 days hospitalization
increased this risk by 42.

Conclusion:
This study highlights the need to optimize treatments by strictly regulating blood pressure,
serum sodium and potassium levels, coagulation parameters and looking for clinical signs of
hemorrhage. Physician should be aware of certain drug associations that may carry a risk of severe
adverse events.
The Influence of Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase (eNOS) Genetic Polymorphisms on Cholesterol Blood Levels Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients on Atorvastatin Therapy
Authors: Abdullah Sarah , Jarrar Yazun , Alhawari Hussam , Abed Eyada , Zihlif Malek 
Published: June 2020

Background:
Endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) plays a major role in the response of
anti-hypercholesterol statin drugs. Genetic polymorphisms in the eNOS gene affect the activity of
eNOS thereby modulating the statin response.

Objectives:
This study investigated the influence of major functional eNOS gene polymorphisms
(rs2070744, rs1799983, and rs61722009) on the lipid profile of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) Jordanian
patients treated with atorvastatin.

Methods:
The sample comprised 103 T2DM patients who attended the diabetes clinic of Jordan University
Hospital. The T2DM patients had regularly been taking 20 mg atorvastatin. The atorvastatin
response was calculated by measuring the lipid profile before and after three months of atorvastatin
treatment. The eNOS genotypes of the subjects were analyzed using polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
followed by restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) assay.

Results:
No significant association was found between eNOS genetic polymorphisms and the response
to atorvastatin (ANOVA, p > 0.05). In addition, no significant difference in the frequency of eNOS
genotypes was found between T2DM patients and healthy subjects. However, patients with eNOS
rs1799983, 4a/4a, and rs61722009 G/G genotypes showed significantly lower levels of baseline total
cholesterol (TC) and low density lipoprotein (LDL) than did patients carrying the rs1799983 4b/4b or
rs61722009 T/T genotype (p < 0.05). The eNOS rs1799983 and rs61722009 polymorphisms were in
complete linkage disequilibrium (D' = 1).

Conclusion:
Although no association was found between eNOS genetic polymorphisms and atorvastatin
response, there was a significant association between the rs1799983 and rs61722009 genotypes
and baselines levels of TC and LDL in Jordanian T2DM patients. These genetic variants affect cholesterol
levels and may play a role in the susceptibility to cardiovascular diseases in T2DM patients. Further
studies are needed to validate these findings.
Chemical Screening and Biological Activities of Extracts from Cistus munbyi Pomel
Authors: Benbelaïd Fethi , Khadir Abdelmounaїm , Benziane Yacine , Benaissa Asma , Bendahou Mourad 
Published: June 2020

Background:
Cistus munbyi Pomel is a well-known medicinal plant
in Western Algeria for its several applications in medicine and food. This endemic
species from North Africa is poorly studied among the genus of Cistus, which
gives the opportunity to carry out original pharmacological studies to value this
medicinal plant.

Objective:
To investigate the antioxidant and the antimicrobial activities of Cistus
munbyi, an endemic medicinal plant from Algeria.

Methods:
The antioxidant properties of C. munbyi crudes extracts were evaluated
using the DPPH radical-scavenging activity tests. While their antimicrobial activity
was studied by the agar diffusion method and MICs determination against
eighteen bacterial and fungal strains, some of which were clinical.

Results:
The obtained results showed that aqueous and ethanol extracts possess a
strong scavenging activity against DPPH radicals with EC50 values estimated at
1.12 and 8.31 μg/mL, respectively. On the other hand, extracts from C. munbyi
revealed homogeneous and good antimicrobial activity, in which the inhibition
zone diameters observed were ranging from 08 to 19 mm, and the MICs values
were included from 0.312 to 5.000 mg/mL. The aqueous extract was less active
except against Proteus mirabilis and Staphylococcus aureus.

Conclusion:
The findings of this study indicate that C. munbyipossesses a strong
antioxidant activity and an interesting antimicrobial potential, which allows justifying
its uses by the local population in several applications. Therefore, C. munbyi
could be a good source of natural antioxidants and antimicrobial agents.
Gold Mining and Political Struggles for Access in Banyuwangi, East Java
Authors: Indah Surya Wardhani  , Devy Dhian Cahyati  
Published: June 2020

This article explores how the materiality of natural resources influences social movements. Applying a relational paradigm and new materialism approach, this article explores the materiality of gold as a vital element of actor-network linkages, organisation, framing mechanisms, and recruitment. The transformation of gold from an ore into a mechanism for commodification reflects the interactions between capital holders, scientists, political actors, and legislators. This sociomaterial formation has limited residents' access to such resources as gold, water, land, wood, and clean air, and this momentum has given rise to a social movement in opposition to gold mining activities.
This article shows that social movements are not monolithic, but rather dynamic movements that consist of various actors, issues, narratives, and strategies. This study focuses on the anti-mining movement in Tumpang Pitu, Banyuwangi, East Java, and its two decades of struggle to illustrate how the formation, networking, fragmentation, and evolution of social movements is influenced by their materiality (in this case, gold). This article finds that the commodification of gold influences movements' repertoires. This offers an alternative explanation for social movements, which have long been dominated by an actor–structure approach that views social movements as linear, monolithic, and constant collective actions that respond to marginalisation and injustice.
BeeNotified! A Notification System of Physical Quantities for Beehives Remote Monitoring
Authors: Rafael Braga Antonio , De Castro Rabelo Juliana , De Castro Callado Arthur , Rego da Rocha Atslands , M. Freitas Breno , G. Gomes Danielo 
Published: June 2020

One of the ways to reduce inappropriate management of hives and monitor bee health is to send notifications/alerts about the data collected through sensors. This study presents BeeNotified!, a solution for sending notifications through Telegram, e-mail, and SMS. The notifications warn about the level of temperature, humidity, sound, carbon dioxide, oxygen, hive weight and delay in data gathering. From this data, researchers and beekeepers can be informed and make changes in the locations of the hives, avoiding catastrophes and possible diseases. The results obtained with the processing time in the sending of messages showed that the messages sent via SMS and Telegram have a shorter processing time compared to the sending via e-mail. In regards to sending notifications according to user preferences, all notifications were sent correctly.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE FORMATION WHEN STUDYING THE DISCIPLINE «BANKING»
Authors: Петрова Татьяна Адольфовна 
Published: June 2020

Формирование экономических компетенций является важнейшим фактором в рамках образовательного процесса по специальности «Экономика» профиль «Финансы и кредит». Рассмотрены проблемы формирования компетенции по сбору и анализу исходных данных, необходимых для расчета экономических и социально-экономических показателей, которая связана с отсутствием корреляции между теоретическим и практическими блоками, а также действием социальных стереотипов в обществе, обусловливающих отношение к экономике как науке, которая развивается в другой плоскости, отличной от реальной жизни. Считаем необходимым при формировании означенной компетенции в образовательном процессе использовать системный подход, основанный на поступательном формировании знаний, позволяющих развить умения и сформировать навыки, доведенные до автоматизма. Приведенные примеры заданий реально используются в рамках преподавания дисциплины «Банковское дело» в целях формирования экономических компетенций. В рекомендациях по организации образовательного процесса упор сделан на постоянную актуализацию информации, экономических показателей, так как именно при обучении по экономическим специальностям актуальность сведений позволяет достаточно часто коррелировать свои выводы по ситуации в стране, экономической и банковской сферах.
Formation of economic competencies is the most important factor in the educational process in the specialty of “Economics”, profile “Finance and Credit”. The article discusses the problems of building competence in the collection and analysis of baseline data necessary for calculating economic and socio-economic indicators, which is associated with the lack of correlation between theoretical and practical blocks, as well as the effect of social stereotypes in society that determine the attitude to the economy as a science, which develops in a different plane than real life. We consider it necessary to use a systematic approach to the formation of the aforementioned competencies in the educational process, based on the progressive formation of knowledge that allows developing skills and forming skills brought to automatism. The given examples of tasks are actually used in the framework of teaching the discipline “Banking” in order to form economic competencies. The practical orientation of the tasks forms the ability to navigate in the economic situation and make decisions aimed at increasing income. In the recommendations on the organization of the educational process, emphasis is placed on the constant updating of information and economic indicators, since it is precisely during training in economic specialties that the relevance of information allows quite often to correlate your conclusions and arguments on the situation in the country, economic and banking sectors.
FEATURES OF THE ORGANIZATION OF PROJECT ACTIVITY OF PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Кондакова Ирина Владимировна , Долгошеева Елена Владимировна , Корякина Галина Александровна 
Published: June 2020

Рассматривается вопрос организации проектной деятельности в начальной школе как личностно ориентированной технологии, объединяющей в себе различные подходы, методы, методики. Даны характеристики основных сложностей, возникающих в процессе организации проектной деятельности, которые заключаются в неумении младших школьников, в связи с психолого-физиологическими особенностями развития, действовать самостоятельно и стремлении учителей давать прямые инструкции, подавлять и сдерживать инициативу обучающихся. Наиболее существенным фактором в процессе организации проектной деятельности с младшими школьниками является использование творческого, личностно ориентированного подхода, так как реализация каждого проекта предполагает наличие сотрудничества обучающегося и учителя, их сотворчества и совместного исследовательского поиска. Выделены и охарактеризованы основные проектные умения, сформированность которых свидетельствует о возможности успешной организации проектной деятельности с младшими школьниками. Приведены результаты исследования по выявлению уровня сформированности проектных умений у второклассников (поисковые умения, коммуникативные умения, умения и навыки работы в сотрудничестве, рефлексивные умения, организационно-практические проектные умения). Экспериментальное исследование проводилось в условиях учебного процесса при подготовке к организации проектной деятельности и выполнении различных диагностических заданий.
The article deals with the specifics of the organization of project activities in primary school, as a person-oriented technology that combines various approaches, methods, and techniques. The characteristics of the main difficulties that arise in the process of organizing project activities, which consist in the inability of younger students, due to psychological and physiological characteristics of development, to act independently and the desire of teachers to give direct instructions, to suppress and restrain the initiative of younger students, are given. The most significant factor in the process of organizing project activities with younger schoolchildren is the use of a creative, personality-oriented approach to the student’s activities due to the fact that the implementation of each project involves the student’s and teacher’s cooperation, their co-creation and joint research inquiry. The main project skills are identified and characterized, the formation of which indicates the possibility of successful organization of project activities with younger students. The results of a study to identify the level of formation of design skills in second-graders (search skills, communication skills, skills and working skills in collaboration, reflective skills, organizational and practical design skills) are presented. An experimental study was carried out in an educational process in preparation for the organization of project activities and the implementation of various diagnostic tasks.