bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Cultural Context of Reception:
Authors: Korppi-Tommola Riikka 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
The reception of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company and John Cage’s visit to Helsinki in 1964 revealed local, Finnish aesthetic priorities. In the dance critics’ texts, Cunningham’s style seemed to create confusion, for example, with its mixture of styles visà-vis avant-garde music. Music critics, mainly avant-garde and jazz musicians, had high expectations for this theatrical event. In their reviews, comparisons were made between Cunningham’s style and the productions of Anna Halprin. In this paper, I analyse the cultural perspectives of this encounter and utilize the theoretical framework of Thomas Postlewait’s pattern of cultural contexts. Additionally, I follow David M. Levin’s argumentation about changes in aesthetics. Local and foreign conventions become emphasized in this kind of a transnational, intercultural encounter. Time and place are involved in the interpretations of the past as well as later in the processes of forming periods.
A Comparison of the Effects of Resistance and Endurance Training Protocols on Serum Irisin Level and Alkaline Phosphatase Activity in Sedentary Obese Women
Authors: Poutafkand Fereshte , Marefati Hamid , Taherichadorneshin Hossein 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Introduction. Studies have revealed that the anabolic effect of irisin on bone is mediated by an increase in alkaline phosphatase. However, few studies have investigated the interactive effect of irisin on alkaline phosphatase after exercise training. Therefore, the present study aimed to compare the impact of endurance and resistance training protocols on serum irisin concentration and total alkaline phosphatase activity in sedentary obese women.

Material and methods. Forty-five sedentary obese women (age: 48.96 ± 5.2 years, body mass index 32.24 ± 3.76 kg/m2) were randomly assigned to control, endurance, and resistance groups. Endurance (45 to 75 minutes at an intensity corresponding to 50 to 80% of heart rate reserve) and resistance exercise training (3 sets, 10-15 repetitions at an intensity corresponding to 50 to 65% of one-repetition maximum) were conducted for 8 weeks, 3 days per week. Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) was estimated using the modified Bruce protocol treadmill test. Fasting blood samples were taken before the first and 48-hr after the last exercise training sessions. The serum concentrations of irisin and total alkaline phosphatase activity were measured using the sandwich ELISA method and photo-metric method, respectively.

Results. Both endurance and resistance exercise training protocols caused a significant reduction in BMI and BFP of obese women. In contrast, VO2max significantly increased after both exercise training protocols. However, neither endurance nor resistance training protocols had a significant impact on the serum concentrations of irisin and total alkaline phosphatase activity. No significant inter-group differences were observed between the subjects’ BMI, BFP, VO2max, total alkaline phosphatase, and irisin at the end of protocols.

Conclusions. The finding of the current study revealed that neither of the training protocols had a significant impact on bone anabolic parameters. However, performing these types of exercise is suggested for weight management in obese women.
Streamlining the Testing Process of Photonic Chips
Authors: Xie Anne 
Published: April 2021

The Shastri lab focuses on generating advanced photonic chips for signal processing and computing by combining artificial intelligence (AI) and photonics. These chips are utilized in neuromorphic silicon photonics which has various applications such as improving computational efficiency in AI and neuromorphic computing hardware. One of our advanced chips can be divided into three physical components: receiving a light signal, modulating the signal, and lastly detecting the signal with a photodetector on chip. Prior to utilizing these chips for experiments, it is vital to ensure that all components are functioning correctly.
My work focused on streamlining the testing process of the photodetector by improving the signals used within the process. In order to test the photodetector, the light entering must be modulated externally using a Mach-Zehner Modulator (MZM). The MZM takes in a light signal and splits it into two where they experience a phase shift and when the two are recombined create a modulated signal. The signal’s modulation is determined by changing the radio frequency (RF) signal sent from a driver into the modulator.
Another aspect of my work was enhancing the control of the RF signal produced by the driver. The driver requires specific positive and negative voltages to generate ideal frequencies which are supplied by a unique power source. The voltage source was designed to ensure that the driver never received a damaging current or voltage and had a user-friendly interface to control the modulation of the signal.
Ein(Stein) on the Beach (in Egypt): ‘Syncopated Time’ and the Formation of a ‘Continuous Present’ in Philip Glass’ Akhnaten
Authors: Sivilotti Lorenzo 
Published: April 2021

In her 1935 lecture Plays, Gertrude Stein identifies a problem at the heart of the theatrical experience, that “your emotion concerning [the] play is always either behind or ahead of the play at which you are looking and to which you are listening” (Stein 58), creating an emotive and cognitive asynchronicity between the audience and the work, which she terms “syncopated time” (Stein 58). At the heart of this disconnect is her observation that “plays are either read or heard or seen” (Stein 59); the audience’s difficulty navigating this trialectic relationship is largely responsible for their desyncing from the emotional time-sense of the work. As the theatrical medium involving perhaps the most complex interplay of reading, hearing, and seeing, opera is an excellent subject for the application of Stein’s theories.

This paper applies Stein’s questions of cognitive perception and emotional time to Akhnaten, Philip Glass’ third opera (which recently received its Metropolitan Opera premiere), in order to explore how the work navigates the problems which Stein identifies. This paper will argue that Glass’ iterative and ‘minimalist’ compositional style creates a synthesis of reading, hearing, and seeing to create a ‘continuous present,’ allowing the audience to remain in emotive and cognitive synchronicity with the work, and thus preventing them from falling into ‘syncopated time.’ In this way, contemporary opera offers novel approaches to the performative relationship between a work and its audience.
Works Cited
Stein, Gertrude. “Plays.” Writings and Lectures 1911-1945, edited by Patricia Meyerowitz, Peter Owen, 1967, pp. 58-81.
Is a species distribution model output reliable to test niche limitation at the northern range limit of a Pacific coastal dune plant?
Authors: Grubel Jacqueline 
Published: April 2021

Jacqueline Grubel* and Christopher G. Eckert (Faculty Supporter)
It is widely thought that the size, shape and location of a species’ geographical distribution are a spatial expression of its realized niche, and this assumption is central to evolutionary biology, biogeography and conservation. Yet, the hypothesis that geographical range limits are niche limits is not well supported by experimental translocations of species beyond their range limits. Beyond range populations often exhibit fitness high enough for self-replacement. In contrast, environmental niche models based on bioclimatic data often suggest a decline in habitat suitability beyond range limits, thereby supporting niche limitation. However very few studies have evaluated whether species distribution models (SDMs) accurately predict the viability of populations in nature, and scant results to date are not supportive. Long-term transplant with the short-lived, Pacific costal dune endemic plant Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia (Onagraceae) suggest that populations are viable beyond the northern range limit over multiple generations. We constructed an SDM based on a large range-wide database of species records plus standard bioclimatic variables and substrate type. We also included sea surface temperature, which greatly modifies the climate of dune habitat. Preliminary results suggest that our SDM reliably predicts the fitness of experimental populations. However, both approaches indicate that something other than niche limitation enforces the northern range limit of this species. Results from this well-studied dune plant suggest that range limitation via constraints on dispersal may play an important role in limiting northern range expansion.
Assessing the Ageing Impact on Fatigue Life of Asphalt Concrete
Authors: Sarsam Saad Issa 
Published: April 2021

The fatigue life of asphalt concrete is often related to environmental condition, loading condition, ageing, material composition and properties. This work investigates the influence of short and long term ageing of laboratory beam specimens, asphalt content, and testing temperature on fatigue life of asphalt concrete wearing course. Slab samples of (30 x 40x 6) cm have been prepared, beam specimens of (40x 5x 6) cm were cut from the asphalt concrete slab samples. Beam specimens were tested for fatigue life under the influence of three levels of micro strain (250, 400, and [3]750) at (5, 20, and 30) °C before and after practicing long-term aging. It was observed that the fatigue life decreases by (85 and 97) %, (87.5 and 97.4) %, (71.4 and 95.2) % after increasing the applied microstrain from (250 to 400 and 750) μƐ for control mixture and for mixtures subjected to short-and long-term ageing processes respectively. The fatigue life increases by (142.8 and 257.1) %, (34.4 and 57.8) % and (10 and 30) % when the asphalt content increases from (4.4 to 4.9 and 5.4) % for specimens practicing the applied microstrain of (250, 400 and 750) μƐ respectively. It was concluded that the fatigue life increases by a range of (two to fifteen) folds when the testing temperature increases from (5 to 20 and 30)°C respectively.
Flexural Behavior of 3D printed Concrete Beam with Fiber Reinforcement
Authors: Al-Chaar Ghassan K , Kozych Andrij 
Published: April 2021

3D printing with concrete is a promising new method for rapid, low cost construction. The flexural strengths for reinforced/unreinforced and 3D printed/cast concrete Warren trusses were tabulated and the failure mechanisms were reported. The types of reinforcement used were rebar(basalt and steel), and mesh (basalt and aramid). The effect of loading geometry and loading speed was measured for basalt mesh and aramid mesh composite, respectively. Due to the expected variation in flexure between samples, it cannot be said whether small differences for various tests are significant. Variation stems from a microscopically uneven surface and random inhomogeneities in the bulk of the tested material which act as a microcrack catalyst and propagator. Since the tested beams are short specimens the numerical findings of other studies will vary based on the intended design. This paper is intended to assess the performance of various reinforcements in a qualitative sense by comparing basalt reinforcement with other reinforcements. It was found that cast beams tolerated deflection better but had a similar flexure strength compared as the printed beams. The steel and basalt rebar reinforced beams had the highest flexure strengths where the traditional steel rebar reinforcement outperformed the basalt in flexure by 36% and the basalt outperformed the steel in deflection by 40%. The basalt mesh outperformed the cast and printed unreinforced bars by a small margin but had only 25% of steel rebars’ deflection at maximum flexure strength. The aramid mesh tolerated the biggest deflection out of any sample at 2.26 cm.
Mobile Physics as Innovation to Reinvigorating Active Engagement and Learning Dynamics of Grade 11 Learners on Uniform Accelerated Motion
Authors: Resty C. Samosa  
Published: April 2021

Physics phenomena are widely viewed in daily life, and the technical nature of physics makes modern life seem to be simpler than it was many years ago. Physics teaching and learning, on the other hand, has not always been done effectively, especially in developing countries. This study aimed measured the effectiveness using mobile physics on students’ reinvigorating active engagement and learning dynamics on teaching uniform accelerated motion. The study employed the one-group pretest–posttest design. The design compared the result obtained from researcher – made - pretest and posttest and adapted science engagement scales. The study revealed that mobile physics as innovation had a positive effect on the learning dynamic of the learners, as evidenced by the significantly greater mean in the posttest. The data showed that there is significant difference in the pretest and posttest score of students in the utilization of mobile physics on teaching uniform accelerated motion. It is also evident that learners highly have engagement during the innovation on teaching uniform accelerated motion. Future utilization of this mobile physics as an innovation would raise learners’ active engagement and learning dynamics in teaching physics concepts.
Relationship between Classroom Research, Teacher Research and Action Research
Authors: Ajmal Shahim  
Published: April 2021

Classroom Research, Teacher Research, and Action Research are three methods that are often misunderstood. Classroom analysis is research undertaken in language classrooms that reflects on participation in the lessons; the Research’s emphasis as well as the environment in which the data is obtained characterizes it. For language teachers and the discipline as a whole, doing classroom Research may be helpful. Teacher research is classified as research performed by the Teacher; in other words, the person who performs the thesis specifies it. The iterative cyclic procedures of preparing, behaving, observing, evaluating, and replanting are used in action analysis to address challenges and develop local practice.
The aim of this analysis is to evaluate the distinctions between classroom research, Teacher research, and Action research, as well as familiarity with the research method in this field.
The analysis of vague information in the field of science research, particularly research in the classroom, professorial research, and practical research in language teaching, is the product and result of the research work on this subject, which has added to the richness of this scientific – research essay.
Aim- Receiving correct and necessary knowledge on these three forms of Research in the field of English language and literature, as well as a brief summary of systematic and general research on classroom research, Teacher training, and Action research in language teaching classrooms.
Prevalence and Causes of Visual Impairment and Blindness in Three Ecological Regions of Nepal
Authors: Shrestha Mohan Krishna , Sun Sunjuri , Limbu Ben , Paudel Manish , Khanal Shankar , Pradhan Bandana , Shrestha Mangala 
Published: April 2021

Introduction: Visual impairment and blindness are significant public health issues worldwide. The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence and causes of moderate to severe visual impairment (MSVI) and blindness in people aged 15 years and above across three ecological regions of Nepal.
Materials and methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in one district in each of the three ecological regions of Nepal. Number of participants from each region was distributed as per the prevalence findings of pilot study, with 2815 participants enrolled in Dolakha, 1509 in Dhading and 910 in Sarlahi. Intensive training was provided to health workers on how to conduct door-to-door enumeration, visual acuity testing and referral when indicated for comprehensive ocular examination by technicians and ophthalmologists to diagnose and treat ocular morbidities. Collected data were analyzed using standard software. For categorical data, frequency, percentage and 95% CI were calculated and statistical tests were done using Chi-square/Fisher exact test.
Results: Altogether 5234 participants were enrolled in the study (participation rate 96.4%). The overall prevalence of MSVI was 9.5% (495). It was 4.7% (133) in the mountainous region, 11.2% (169) in the Hill and 21.2% (193) in the Tarai. In those aged 15-49 years, MSVI prevalence was 1.5% (52) and 25.1% (433) in ≥50 years. The overall prevalence of blindness was 0.9% (47). It was 0.2% (6) in 15-49 and 2.3% (41) in ≥50 age groups. More than 95% visual impairment and blindness were due to cataract and uncorrected refractive error. Cataract was the leading cause of visual impairment and blindness (290, 53.5%), followed by uncorrected refractive error.
Conclusion: The prevalence of visual impairment and blindness varied significantly with age, ethnicity and locality. The management of uncorrected refractive error and operable cataract would reduce nine in ten cases of moderate to severe visual impairment and blindness.
Managing Recurrent Orbital Lymphangioma in a Pubertal Female with Negative Pressure Aspiration and Intralesional Bleomycin Injection: A Case Report
Authors: Chaudhary Santosh , Pant Aashish Raj , Badhu Badri Prasad 
Published: April 2021

Introduction: Management of orbital lymphangioma is challenging. Complete surgical excision is often impossible due to its infiltrative nature. Sclerosing agents have been used in its management with variable outcomes. We report a case of recurrent orbital lymphangioma managed with intralesional bleomycin.
Case: A 14-year-old female presented with proptosis of the right eye for two weeks. She had a similar history at five years of age for which she underwent surgical excision. We performed negative pressure aspiration using a 20-gauge angiocatheter, injected bleomycin, and left the cannula in situ for repeat aspiration to maintain cyst collapse.
Observation: The lymphangioma regressed, and there was no recurrence at six months of follow-up.
Conclusion: This report highlights the use of negative pressure aspiration and intralesional bleomycin injection by minimal intervention using angiocatheter in the successful management of orbital lymphangioma.
Formulation of Jackfruit Seed Protein Enriched Cake
Authors: Akter B , Haque MA , Ahiduzzaman M , Haque MA , Ali MA 
Published: April 2021

The study was conducted to establish a formulation for development of jackfruit seed protein (JSP) enriched cake. After extracting from jackfruit seeds, the JSP flour was added as substitutions of wheat flour at a level of 0%, 3%, 6%, 8% and 10% to prepare protein enriched cakes. The cakes were then analyzed to find out the acceptable formulation by assessing their physicochemical properties and sensory attributes. The cakes prepared with 6% JSP isolate secured the maximum sensory scores in terms of color, flavor, taste, texture, and revealed the highest overall acceptability (7.58 ± 1.01) suggesting ‘like very much’. The proximate analysis of 6% JSP enriched cake showed 15.26%, 11.59%, 25.91%, 1.06%, 2.03%, and 44.15% moisture, crude protein, crude fat, ash, crude fiber, and carbohydrate respectively. An increase in JSP level in cake formulation decreased the volume, weight, specific volume and water activity while the baking loss showed a reverse trend. The JSP enriched cake also exhibited a reduction in vitamin A content and peroxide value, and an increased calorific value. Microbiological analysis of the JSP enriched cake showed an acceptable quality by 10 days of storage (25 ± 2 °C). Therefore, maximum 6% JSP flour could be added as a substitute of wheat flour to formulate a protein enriched cake having good preferences and overall acceptability.
Ann. Bangladesh Agric. (2020) 24(1) : 17-39
The Dietary Chitosan Positively Modulates the Growth and Survival of Barbonymus gonionotus Fry
Authors: Islam F , Paul SI , Das TR , Barman AK , Rahman MA , Shaha DC , Rahman MM , Salam MA 
Published: April 2021

The dietary chitosan has been largely used in the supplemental diets of terrestrial animals to improve growth and development. However, there is little information on the roles of dietary chitosan in growth and development of aquatic animals like fishes. Thus, this study aimed at determining the effects of dietary chitosan on growth performances and survival of Barbonymus gonionotus fry. A total of 600 B. gonionotus fry (2.12±0.02 g) were considered for this study. This experiment consisted of four treatments (0, 1, 2 and 3 g Kg-1 formulated feeds) and each treatment had three replications with a stocking density of 50 fry/tank. The dietary chitosan was supplied as 8% of body weight of each fry twice daily for 60 days. Fish fry treated with the dietary chitosan exhibited significant (P < 0.05) improvement in growth (body weight gain, % body weight gain, specific growth rate, and feed conversion ratio) and survival of B. gonionotus in comparison with untreated control. The water quality parameters, such as temperature, pH and dissolved oxygen showed no significant variations, and maintained suitable range throughout the study period for fish growth. Among the treatments, application of 1 g chitosan kg-1 feed showed the highest positive effects on growth and survival of B. gonionotus fry, indicating their potentials for practical application in promoting sustainable aquaculture.
Ann. Bangladesh Agric. (2020) 24(1) : 41-50
Inclusão no Ensino Superior: Percepção de estudantes com deficiência visual
Authors: Pereira Rosamaria Reo , Faciola Rosana Assef , Pontes Fernando Augusto Ramos , Freire Viviam Rafaela Barbosa Pinheiro , Silva Simone Souza da Costa 
Published: April 2021

A pesquisa analisou as percepções dos estudantes com deficiência visual no que tange as dificuldades encontradas quanto à acessibilidade arquitetônica, tecnológica, metodológica e comunicacional da Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA). A fim de atingir os objetivos delineados neste estudo, adotou-se a pesquisa caracterizada como exploratório e descritiva quanto ao objetivo, o estudo de caso quanto ao procedimento e a pesquisa quantitativa e qualitativa quanto á abordagem do problema. O estudo foi operacionalizado por meio da pesquisa de campo e de dados secundários a partir de documentos referentes as leis, decretos e portarias que regem a Educação Especial no sistema educacional brasileiro. Vinte participantes responderam ao questionário sociodemográfico e acadêmico e foram analisados por meio da estatística descritiva. Os participantes fizeram uma avaliação negativa em relação as barreiras de acessibilidade existentes na universidade. Alguns desses obstáculos precisam ser reavaliados pela instituição, que por sua vez, necessita se estruturar para atender as necessidades educacionais específicas desse alunado e oferecer os recursos necessários para favorecer o acesso e permanência desse público na instituição. Acredita-se que o conhecimento apropriado pode patrocinar o planejamento de ações afirmativas que favoreça a inclusão desses alunos.