bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The quest for identity through bodily pain: Female abjection in the literary work of Igiaba Scego
Authors: Skalle Camilla 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
This article addresses how (cultural) identity in Igiaba Scego’s literary works is achieved through a struggle of bodily pain. Narrating from a female point of view, Scego explores in depth the female migrant condition which in her texts is accentuated by the migrant body’s diversity and subsequent enhanced visibility. When reading Scego’s literary work, the conflictual relationship that many of her protagonists have with notions such as identity and cultural belonging is striking. Her protagonists’ autoanalytical questioning and lack of unity in terms of identity sometimes results in painful and self-inflicted bodily expressions, and this paper’s analysis of Scego’s hybrid and suffering protagonists is based on readings of the novels Oltre Babilonia (2008) and La mia casa è dove sono (2010), as well as the short story ‘Salsicce’ (2005a).
Il volo: Wim Wenders’ short documentary on hybrid space in Calabrian shrinking cities
Authors: Lanslots Inge 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
This article proposes an analysis of Wim Wenders’ Il volo (2010), which could be translated as Flight. This short documentary film shows how 300 immigrants, who had debarked on the Ionic side of Italy, were welcomed by the local Calabrian communities of the so-called ghost towns or shrinking cities in the Locride. Contrary to what the topic of Wenders’ short documentary might surmise, Il volo is not an expository nor an observational narration on the integration of (il)legal immigrants in Italy, with long (panoramic) shots and extended sequences, but it combines cinematic resources and techniques that belong to the poetic and the reflexive mode of documentary filmmaking. As I will demonstrate, Wenders’ documentary clearly ‘emphasises visual associations, tonal or rhythmic qualities, descriptive passages, and formal organisation’, while it also ‘calls attention to the assumptions and conventions that govern documentary filmmaking’ (Nichols 2012, p. 31).
Unity and Division: Caring for Humans and Non-humans in a Divided Land
Authors: Kehi Balthasar , Palmer Lisa 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
The border bifurcating the island of Timor was arbitrarily created in the late nineteenth century by the Portuguese and the Dutch. It is a border that has divided and separated the people of the ancient kingdoms of Koba Lima ever since, constraining relationships with their ancestral sacred sites, lands and waters. Timor’s wild animals, plants and natural phenomena challenge this division. Their free co-existence and movement through the region remain essential to the material and spiritual unity of life for people along the border. The ancestral and metaphysical connections they embody and enable are continually honoured in people’s ritual practice and speech, connecting and binding together what cross-island politics has otherwise held apart. In this article, we trace the effects of this constant mingling of places, words, and more-than-human beings, and elucidate the ways they subtly re-work the material divisions of colonial and now postcolonial borders. The effects of such re-workings are, we argue, to continuously extend boundaries, to celebrate multiplicity and diversity and, despite the many challenges, to determinedly maintain a commitment to practices that ensure cross-species unity and the flow of life.
Time in the shelter: Asylum, destitution and legal uncertainty
Authors: Rainey Mark Justin 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Based on ethnographic research undertaken between 2012—2014, this article focuses on the experiences and narratives of four refused, male asylum seekers living in a network of emergency night shelters located in churches across Greater Manchester, UK. Without the right to work and under No Recourse to Public Funds, many refused asylum seekers are pushed into dependency on charitable support and live under threat of arrest, detention and deportation. This enforced destitution interlocks with other mechanisms of deterrence within the UK’s asylum system to produce a weaponised time in which the state uses time to marginalise, destabilise and exert control over asylum seekers and refused asylum seekers. This paper argues that this weaponised time should be considered as a technology of state power alongside dispersal, detention, destitution and deportation. In making this assertion, it also takes stock of the UK’s asylum system and its built-in forms of marginalisation. It also places both the ethnographic content and policy discussion within the controversy surrounding the UK government’s ‘hostile environment’ towards so-called ‘illegal immigrants’ that was unfolding as the ethnographic research took place. This opens towards wider discussions on the mutually reinforcing relationship between asylum policy and political discourse.
No Friend but the Mountains and Manus prison theory: In conversation
Authors: Boochani Behrouz , Tofighian Omid 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
This article is an edited version of a conversation that took place on 4 August 2019 at the State Library of Queensland located on the traditional lands of the Turrbal and Yuggera peoples. This article is part of a series of published conversations between Behrouz Boochani and Omid Tofighian, author and translator (one instalment also includes interlocutors from a 2020 UK tour), about the book No Friend but the Mountains and Manus Prison theory. During the event Behrouz was speaking via Skype from Manus Island in PNG, and Omid was in Australia while on break from teaching at the American University in Cairo, Egypt. In this conversation they explore many of the central issues raised by the book and the accompanying translator’s essays.
Colonial borders and hybrid identities: Lessons from the case of Eritrea
Authors: Müller Tanja R. 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Colonialism left numerous borders in its wake that subsequently became contested. These colonial borders have often been discussed as artificial, dividing communities, people or ethnicities that otherwise would belong together. Such an interpretation of colonial borders, I argue in this article, overlooks another important aspect of colonial boundaries: their role in creating nations as ‘imagined communities’ who in making reference to such borders can lay claim to a distinct national identity. While such an identity can be exclusionary and trigger conflict, it can also have a much more positive and ultimately hybrid function. I use the case of Italian colonialism in the Horn of Africa to demonstrate these multiple roles colonial boundaries can occupy and focus specifically on the creation and contestations of the borders of Eritrea. I argue that the acceptance of borders as markers of identity can be a prerequisite for finding innovative ways to overcome exclusions in the everyday lives of borderland groups. Thus, the example of Eritrea could hold wider lessons for addressing postcolonial disputes about borders and boundaries, if institutional arrangements are put in place that allow fluidity in everyday encounters.
Replacing Exclusive Sovereignty with a Relational Sovereignty
Authors: WILDCAT MATTHEW 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
The following is a presentation delivered as introductory remarks for my PhD defense of the dissertation, “Weaving our authority together: transforming the prairie Indigenous political order” held in February 2020. The remarks presented a rare opportunity to strike a tone that needed to speak to my dissertation committee, six family members and four community members from Maskwacîs. These community members travelled on behalf of the Board of Maskwacîs Education Schools Commission, my research partner, and the Ermineskin Education Trust Fund, that administered the funding for almost the entirety of my post-secondary education and helped me to access my treaty right to education. My main motivation was to draw a clear picture of how exclusive sovereignty is a legacy of settler colonization that has impacted Maskwacîs and how we confronted that legacy through the articulation and implementation of a relational sovereignty.
Association of exopolysaccharide genes in biofilm developing antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa from hospital wastewater
Authors: Divyashree M. , Mani Madhu K. , Karunasagar Indrani 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
The study aimed to examine the relationship between antibiotic resistance, biofilm formation and genes responsible for biofilm formation. Sixty-six Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates were obtained from hospital wastewater and analyzed for their antibiotic resistance. Biofilm production among the isolates was tested by indirect quantification method crystal violet assay. Biofilm-associated genes among these isolates psl, alg, and pel were also checked. The maximum resistance was observed for ampicillins (88.24%) followed by nalidixic (83.82%), and nitrofurantoin (64.71%), respectively. Biofilm phenotypes are distributed in the following categories: high 39.39% (n = 26); moderate 57.57% (n = 38), and weak 3.0% (n = 2). Among the total isolates, biofilm-associated genes were detected in 84.84% (n = 56) of isolates and the remaining isolates 15.15% (n = 10) did not harbor any genes. In this study, pslB was the most predominant gene observed (71.21%, n = 47) followed by pslA (57.57%, n = 38), pelA (45.45%, n = 30), algD (43.93%, n = 29), and pelD (27.27%, n = 18), respectively. The present study reveals that the majority of the isolates are multidrug resistant being moderate and high biofilm formers. The study implies that biofilm acts as a machinery for bacteria to survive in the hospital effluent which is an antibiotic stress environment.
Combined Administration of Andrographolide and Angiotensin-
(1-7) Synergically Increases the Muscle Function and Strength in
Aged Mice
Authors: Abrigo Johanna , Simon Felipe , Cabrera Daniel , Vilos Cristian , Cabello-Verrugio Claudio 
Published: December 2021

Background:
Sarcopenia is a progressive and generalized skeletal muscle
disorder characterized by muscle weakness, loss of muscle mass, and decline in the
capacity of force generation. Aging can cause sarcopenia. Several therapeutic strategies
have been evaluated to prevent or alleviate this disorder. One of them is angiotensin 1-7
[Ang-(1-7)], an anti-atrophic peptide for skeletal muscles that regulates decreased
muscle mass for several causes, including aging. Another regulator of muscle mass and
function is andrographolide, a bicyclic diterpenoid lactone that decreases the nuclear
factor kappa B (NF-κB) signaling and attenuates the severity of some muscle diseases.

Objective:
Evaluate the effect of combined administration of Ang-(1-7) with
andrographolide on the physical performance, muscle strength, and fiber´s diameter in a
murine model of sarcopenia by aging.

Methods:
Aged male mice of the C57BL/6J strain were treated with Andrographolide,
Ang-(1-7), or combined for three months. The physical performance, muscle strength,
and fiber´s diameter were measured.

Results:
The results showed that aged mice (24 months old) treated with Ang-(1-7) or
Andrographolide improved their performance on a treadmill test, muscle strength, and
their fiber´s diameter compared to aged mice without treatment. The combined
administration of Ang-(1-7) with andrographolide to aged mice has an enhanced
synergically effect on physical performance, muscle strength, and fiber´s diameter.

Conclusion:
Our results indicated that in aged mice, the effects of andrographolide and
Ang-(1-7) on muscle function, strength, and fiber´s diameter are potentiated.
Patterns of Service Use and Behavioral Health Profile of Children
Placed in Out-of-Home Care
Authors: Yampolskaya Svetlana , McNeish Roxann , Tran Quynh 
Published: December 2021

Aims:
This study focused on describing profiles of children placed in
out-of-home care.

Background:
Research has shown that children placed in out-of-home care have
numerous problems related to trauma associated with child maltreatment and behavioral
health. However, they often do not receive adequate care. Prior research
suggested that to improve outcomes for these children it is essential to address
co-occurring problems and tailor services to their individual needs. This, however,
can be a serious challenge to service providers due to the lack of information
about behavioral health profiles and maltreatment histories as well as patterns of
service use.

Methods:
The aim of this study was to identify subgroups of children with similar
mental health profiles and examine service use patterns amongst these
groups.

Results:
Two distinct groups were identified: Children with Multiple Needs and
Children in Families with Complex Needs. Children with Multiple Needs had a
much higher rate of mental health diagnoses, caregiver loss, a higher number of
emergency room visits for behavioral health reasons, and spending substantially
more days in inpatient psychiatric care. Children in Families with Complex
Needs had a much higher probability of experiencing neglect, having parents
with substance abuse problems, and having a history of domestic violence.

Conclusion:
These findings suggest that Children with Multiple Needs represent
the most vulnerable population and specific strategies should be developed to address
co-occurring needs of these children by utilizing community-based services
and the least restrictive settings. Implications of the findings are discussed.
1966 Tashkent earthquake and the people of Tashkent
Authors: Kulahmatovich Kalanov Komil , Bohodirovich Isropilov Murodjon 
Published: December 2021

In this article, the authors examine and analyze the memories of eyewitnesses of the Tashkent earthquake of April 26, 1966 and its details, consequences, and situation using the method of "oral history" from a sociological point of view. This topic, which is one of the few studies conducted in Uzbekistan on the basis of the "oral history" method, focuses on the development and transformation of modern urban planning in the country. In the process of writing the article, the results of observation, document analysis, in-depth interviews and focus group research were also addressed.
Fortalecimiento de la expresión escrita francés bajo modalidad colaborativa en el Colegio Técnico Profesional de Acosta
Authors: Morales-Conejo César Efrén 
Published: December 2021

Este artículo describe una propuesta pedagógica aplicada al alumnado de noveno año del Colegio Técnico Profesional (CTP) de Acosta en el 2019 para el desarrollo de la expresión escrita francesa mediante la elaboración de una revista temática.
La finalidad de dicho proyecto fue impulsar a la persona estudiante para hacer uso correcto de las reglas gramaticales y de morfosintaxis del idioma francés en la redacción de artículos. Como dinámica de aula, se organizó al alumnado en equipos de trabajo y asumieron un rol como periodistas para la recopilación de información que sustentara dicho proyecto.
Además en el proceso de evaluación formativa y sumativa, se establecieron los indicadores con la respectiva escala de calificación de contenidos tratados en clases de Francés Lengua Extranjera (FLE), cuyos resultados registraron un progreso significativo del alumnado en el dominio de la competencia lingüística seleccionada para la ejecución la investigación. Otro de los resultados alcanzados es el refuerzo de valores socio-culturales de la población estudiantil al integrar su entorno social inmediato. Así mismo, se les concientizó acerca del manejo responsable de las nuevas Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación (TIC) para la redacción y publicación de contenido digital para medios virtuales.
Entre las conclusiones, destaca la función docente de motivar al alumnado en el aprendizaje de un idioma extranjero, contribuir con la formación socio-afectiva de la persona estudiante como futuro ciudadano global e impulsar el trabajo colaborativo, tendencia que ha tomado relevancia en el ámbito laboral.
Is self-harm among orthodontic patients related to dislike of dentofacial features and oral health-related quality of life?
Authors: Al-Bitar Zaid B. , Hamdan Ahmad M. , Al-Omari Iyad K. , Naini Farhad B. , Gill Daljit S. , Al-Omiri Mahmoud K. 
Published: December 2021

ABSTRACTObjectivesTo investigate the relationship between self-reported self-harm and dislike of dentofacial features and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL).Materials and MethodsAnonymous, self-reporting questionnaires were completed by 699 school children (aged 13–14 years), representing over 1% of the age group in Amman, Jordan. Participants were invited from 23 randomly selected schools in 10 educational directorates. OHRQoL was assessed using the Child Perception Questionnaire (CPQ 11–14). Self-harm was assessed using a constructed self-reporting questionnaire. The relationship between OHRQoL and self-harm was assessed and significant findings were identified at probability of α = 0.05.ResultsOver one-quarter of schoolchildren (26.9%, n = 88) admitted self-harming behavior. Self-harm was reported to be due to dislike of dentofacial appearance among 12.9% of participants (n = 90). Higher CPQ 11–14 total scores and individual dimension scores were associated with the presence of self-harm (P &lt; .001). High self-harm incidence was reported among participants who had dentofacial features that affected appearance (P &lt; .001). Among subjects admitting self-harm, the frequency of self-harming behavior ranged from once to over 10 times per year.ConclusionsSignificant relationships were found between self-harm and dislike of dentofacial features and OHRQoL.
CGM Metrics Predict Imminent Progression to Type 1 Diabetes: Autoimmunity Screening for Kids (ASK) Study
Authors: Steck Andrea K. , Dong Fran , Geno Rasmussen Cristy , Bautista Kimberly , Sepulveda Flor , Baxter Judith , Yu Liping , Frohnert Brigitte I. , Rewers Marian J. 
Published: December 2021

OBJECTIVE
Children identified with stage 1 type 1 diabetes are at high risk for progressing to stage 3 (clinical) diabetes and require accurate monitoring. Our aim was to establish continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) metrics that could predict imminent progression to diabetes.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
In the Autoimmunity Screening for Kids study, 91 children who were persistently islet autoantibody positive (median age 11.5 years; 48% non-Hispanic White; 57% female) with a baseline CGM were followed for development of diabetes for a median of 6 (range 0.2–34) months. Of these, 16 (18%) progressed to clinical diabetes in a median of 4.5 (range 0.4–29) months.

RESULTS
Compared with children who did not progress to clinical diabetes (nonprogressors), those who did (progressors) had significantly higher average sensor glucose levels (119 vs. 105 mg/dL, P &lt; 0.001) and increased glycemic variability (SD 27 vs. 16, coefficient of variation, 21 vs. 15, mean of daily differences 24 vs. 16, and mean amplitude of glycemic excursions 43 vs. 26, all P &lt; 0.001). For progressors, 21% of the time was spent with glucose levels &gt;140 mg/dL (TA140) and 8% of time &gt;160 mg/dL, compared with 3% and 1%, respectively, for nonprogressors. In survival analyses, the risk of progression to diabetes in 1 year was 80% in those with TA140 &gt;10%; in contrast, it was only 5% in the other participants. Performance of prediction by receiver operating curve analyses showed area under the curve of ≥0.89 for both individual and combined CGM metric models.

CONCLUSIONS
TA140 &gt;10% is associated with a high risk of progression to clinical diabetes within the next year in autoantibody-positive children. CGM should be included in the ongoing monitoring of high-risk children and could be used as potential entry criterion for prevention trials.
The Achievement Of Student Developmental Task Based On Type Of School
Authors: Azhara Tazkia Dini , Nirwana Herman , Syahniar Syahniar 
Published: December 2021

The objective of study is to describe the achievement of student developmental task based on the type of schools that are Senior High School and Islamic Boarding School. This study used quantitative methods with comparative descriptive approach. The samples in this study were amounted 429 students that consisted of 219 students of Public Senior High School 3 Padang Panjang, and 210 students of Islamic Boarding School of Sumatra Thawalib Parabek, Bukittinggi. The samples were selected by using the Proposional Random Sampling technique.The instrument used was Instrument of the Achievement of Student Developmental Task (IKTPS), with reliability of 0.925. In testing the differences between independent variable and dependent variable were analyzed by t-test. The findings of study showed there were differences of the achievement of student developmental task with different backgrounds between Senior High School and Islamic Boarding School, which is student in Senior High School have higher levels of their developmental task achievement than student in Islamic Boarding School.
A Comparison between Brown’s and Holt’s Double Exponential Smoothing for Forecasting Applied Generation Electrical Energies in Kurdistan Region
Authors: Omer Ameera W. , Blbas Hazhar T. A. , Kadir Dler H. 
Published: December 2021

The process of producing electricity from sources of energy is known as electricity production. Electric also isn't freely accessible in environment, thus it should be "manufactured" (i.e., converting another kinds of energy to electrical energy) by utilities with in electricity industry (transportation, distributing, and so on).Moreover, the objective of this study is to compared of Brown’s as well as Holt’s Double Exponential Smoothing also build a best forecasting time series model among two smoothing model forecasting, as well as focuses on optimizing characteristics to use the golden section technique. This exponential smoothing approach has been one of the time series forecasting methods that would be used to forecast (Generation Electrical) with in Kurdistan area. The issue that arises with this technique is determining the appropriate parameters to reduce predict inaccuracy. In addition, Data used in this paper are (Generation Electrical) in Kurdistan region for (132) months from 2010 to 2020. The study revealed that such data is trending modeled, indicating that a double exponential smoothing (DES) approach from Brown & Holt can be used with the (Stratigraphic & Minitab) software. There are the same results but the Result of analysis more depend on the R-program. The difference among the forecast findings acquired with optimum parameters as well as the assaying data was utilized to assess the feasibility of the forecast by completing normality and randomness tests. Ultimately, the outcomes of parameterization show that the optimal value of α that in DES Brown is (0.22) as well as the optimal MAPE is 9.23616 percent, whereas in DES Holt the optimal is (0.95) as well as the optimal β is (0.05) via the optimal MAPE of 8.08586 percent. This MAPE of a DES Brown technique is greater than the MAPE of a DES Holt approach. Feasibility experiments revealed that both approaches are capable of predicting. Depending on the value of MAPE as well as evaluation process, DES Holt's was recognized as the main prediction model.