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Principios de automedialidad y relato (audio)visual en la investigación (auto)biográfica en educación
Authors: Marín Ossa Diego Leandro 
Published: January 2024

Este artículo propongo algunos principios para comprender, aplicar y explicar la automedialidad en relación con el relato (audio)visual en la formación y en la Investigación (Auto)biográfica, a partir de la experiencia como docente e investigador en universidades de Iberoamérica y de las reflexiones que emergieron de mi investigación de tesis en el Doctorado en Comunicación y Periodismo de la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, en la línea de investigación de Comunicación y Educación. Alfabetización Mediática e Informacional. Para hacerlo comienzo con la definición de automedialidad (Moser, 2019), luego sigo con las coordenadas del relato (audio)visual (auto)biográfico (Marín Ossa, 2022), después explico brevemente cómo se dio la intersección entre investigación, autobiografía y educación, y la importancia del seminario temático, para terminar con una reflexión sobre la práctica productiva como lectura (auto)crítica de sí mismo y del mundo en la que se dan la (auto)actualización y la (auto)transformación de las miradas (auto)biográficas.
Memórias, automedialidade afrodescendente e formação
Authors: Souza Edilson Fernandes de 
Published: January 2024

O presente artigo é um fragmento de uma das seções da tese (título; suprimido para não identificar o autor) defendida na Universidade (suprimido para não identificar autor) para a ascensão de Professor Titular, e tem por objetivo apresentar a dança de matriz africana como prática medial na minha formação humana e estética, na perspectiva da escrita de si. A partir do diálogo com os autores Halbwachs (1999), Josso (2012), Alheit (2011), Delory-Momberger (2014), Eakin (2019), De Oliveira (2021), as minhas memórias gravadas e transcritas em janeiro de 2019, as quais constituem a estrutura narrativa deste artigo, se entrecruzam com as fotografias a partir de temas como: preconceito e racismo, interpretação de ancestrais divinizados, processo de criação e reprodução coreográfica (espetáculos), relações com pessoas e grupos artísticos; entre outros, de apresentações em teatros e programas de televisão, de turnês e lugares por onde passei no meu processo de formação. Dessa maneira, a automedialidade encontrada na dança afrodescendente, em longo prazo, causou em mim um profundo sentimento de pertencimento; causou algo como o ‘nó górdio’ apresentado por Josso (2021) ao falar das relações de parentesco, e me sinto devedor e tributário para com todos os entes que de alguma maneira contribuíram para que essa estética chegasse ao maior número possível de espectadores.
De l’insecurite linguistique a l’insecurite biographique: l’hypobiographisation, une nouvelle "pratique automediale"
Authors: Moussion Frédéric 
Published: January 2024

Si les individus peuvent exercer un pouvoir d’agir sur leur propre insécurité linguistique (désormais IL), via un agir avec prise de risques, révélateurs des phénomènes d’hypocorrection, qu’en est-il de l’insécurité biographique (désormais IB) ? Cet article vise à dresser un état des lieux de nos recherches concernant l’IL et à revenir sur quelques notions, notamment celles de phénomènes d’hypocorrection. Puis, après avoir proposé une définition de l’insécurité biographique (désormais IB), nous illustrerons ce concept en dévoilant le pouvoir d’agir que Yaël est parvenue à exercer sur son IB, via l’émergence de phénomènes d’hypobiographisation, caractéristique(s) de ce que nous considérons être, une nouvelle pratique automédiale.
Genetic and non-genetic factors influencing birth weight in the Tuli cattle breed of Zimbabwe
Authors: Magwaba T , Sungirai M , Hove K , Awala S K 
Published: January 2024

Genetic and non-genetic factors were estimated for birth weight in the Tuli cattle breed of Zimbabwe. Performance records ( n = 1154) were obtained from the Livestock Identification Trust (LIT) for the period (2008–2014) for three farms; X ( n = 494), Z ( n = 143) and Y ( n = 517). We used the Restricted Maximum Likelihood (REML) for fitting the Sire model. The model used the farm, season, sex, year and dam age as fixed effects while the sire was fitted as a random variable. Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (BLUP) was used to predict breeding values (BVs). The mean birth weight was (30.89±0.128). Wet season had higher birth (31.62±0.27) weight than dry season (30.62±0.144); however, the difference was not statistically significant. The other factors, farm, sex, year and dam age had a significant effect (P <0.05) on birth weight. Heritability and repeatability estimates were 0.44 and 0.35, respectively. Based on the results, the high heritability estimate for birth weight suggests that the trait responds well to selection. Sire breeding values ranged from -4.400 to 6.845 with the majority of sires between -2 and 2, showing that there was stabilising selection over the years to minimise both overweights and underweights.
cross sectional comparison of chemical treatment on plant biodiversity at Neudamm farm, Namibia
Authors: Shigwedha Diina N. , Kahumba Absalom , Shikangalah Rosemary 
Published: January 2024

This study determined the impact of Tebuthiuron application on plant biodiversity over a three-year period at Neudamm farm. A total of 40 (1m2) quadrats were randomly nested in three 250 m2 belt transects per each treatment to record the herbaceous plant density, species composition, dry matter and ground cover. Woody plant density, heights and canopy diameters were measured in each 250 m2 belt transects. A General Linear Model (GLM) procedure of SAS (2007) was used for analyses. The herbaceous biomass production was significantly higher (P < 0.05) in chemically treated site of 2015 (975 Kg DM ha-1) and least in the other two sites. The chemically treated site of 2016 had greater (P < 0.05) ground cover percentage than the other treatment sites. The canopy cover and woody plant densities in all woody height categories were higher (P < 0.05) in the control and chemically treated site of 2017, than the other two sites. The study concluded that the Tebuthiuron had impacted on the plant biodiversity of treated rangelands by improving the herbaceous plant species, biomass yields and reduced bush density. The study recommends that aftercare practices and application of arboricides be carried out routinely to allow herbaceous plants recovery.
Keywords: Bush encroachment, arboricides, plant density, biomass production, canopy
Teachers’ Practices Toward Cultural Representations in an EFL Textbook: Preparing Students for A Global Experience
Authors: Novita Dian , Yamin Moh. , Taufiq Wahyu , Dilna Sema G. 
Published: January 2024

Acquiring a foreign language necessitates navigating practical situations that transcend linguistic and cultural barriers. Therefore, it is the teachers’ responsibility to develop these abilities. However, teachers rarely do so in a foreign language (FL) teaching. Integrating culture into the process of language teaching becomes crucial. Utilizing the textbook is one method to incorporate culture into the FL classroom, as it contains cultural material and linguistics. Limited research has been devoted to pedagogical analysis compared to the extensive concentration on content analysis in ELT textbook studies. The study aims to examine the teachers’ approaches to cultural depictions in an international English for Foreign Language (EFL) textbook, intending to educate students on a global worldview. The present study employed a qualitative research method with a case study design. The study recruited two junior high school English teachers who taught seventh-grade students at a private school in East Java, Indonesia. These teachers had incorporated cultural elements into their teaching. The instruments used to accomplish the research purpose were observation and post-observation interviews. The study's findings have verified that teachers utilized a comparative approach in presenting foreign cultural elements from the supplementary book to enhance English language learning. Exploring the students’ culture and contrasting it with foreign cultures has the potential to inspire greater participation from students in classroom activities. Using this strategy enables students to develop their English language proficiency in both linguistic and cultural aspects.
Metode Pembelajaran Melalui Pendekatan Bermain atau Bertanding dalam Upaya Meningkatkan Minat Pendidikan Jasmani Siswa – Siswi MTs Al-Amin Malang Pasca Covid-19
Authors: Maron Karlos Alex , Sari Reno Siska 
Published: January 2024

This research was created to explain changes in the education system caused by the Covid-19 virus outbreak which has resulted in a lack of motivation to learn and interest in studying physical education among female students, so that many still do not understand the purpose and importance of physical education, to achieve competency standards. difficult because physical education is education that uses physical activity to bring about comprehensive changes in the physical, mental and emotional qualities of individuals. So when learning is carried out online continuously it makes students feel bored and bored, making them take part in educational learning just to get grades and just as an educational formality.
The research results show that making changes to the education system in physical education lessons by using learning and playing methods can make it easier for students to master the material presented so that learning can be carried out optimally.
Karakteristik Serat Tandan Kosong Kelapa Sawit Sebagai Komposit Resin Polyester Untuk Mengetahui Nilai Absorpsi Suara
Authors: Mar'i Akbar Firzan , Napitupulu Robert , Yudo Eko 
Published: January 2024

The development of composite materials currently not only with synthetic reinforcing materials but also with natural fiber reinforcing materials, because natural fibers have diverse characteristics. In this research, looking at the characteristics of Oil Palm Empety Fruit Bunch (OPEFB) fiber which has a high cellulose and hemicellulose content, which is generally used for soundproofing materials. So a composite research will be made from the main material of OPEFB fiber with polyester resin as the matrix. The purpose of this research is to determine the sound absorption value of the composition of the mixture of OPEFB fiber and resin. The method used is the hand lay-up method combined with the Taguchi Method on the L4(23) orthogonal matrix design used as a reference for the sound absorbing composite manufacturing process. The L4(23) orthogonal matrix design is used because there are three process parameters that have two levels. Repetition is repeated three times. The process parameters are the volume fraction of OPEFB fiber and resin, the length of fiber soaking with NaOH, and the thickness of the composite. The research results from three repetitions obtained the highest value in sample I with a mean value = 77.93 dB at a frequency of 2000 Hz, and the lowest value in sample III with a mean value = 32.97 dB at a frequency of 125 Hz.
Reliability of some tinnitus psychoacoustic measures
Authors: Daoud Elza , Enzler Falco , Fournier Philippe , Noreña Arnaud J. 
Published: January 2024

IntroductionPsychoacoustic measures are used to quantify tinnitus perception in clinical and research settings. Residual inhibition (RI), for instance, is defined as a temporary reduction in tinnitus loudness after the presentation of an acoustic stimulus. A novel approach was developed recently to assess the minimum sound level producing RI, the minimum residual inhibition level (MRIL), after the repeated presentation of short sounds separated by short periods of silence. Two studies were performed: the objective of the study 1 was to assess the reliability and the reproducibility of this measures as well as others, including the minimum masking level (MML). The objective of study 2 was to assess whether a smoother envelope of the sound would produce similar levels of MML and MRIL and improve listening comfort.MethodsThirty participants with chronic tinnitus completed each study. For study 1, MML and MRIL were obtained at the seven standard audiometric frequencies at around 1-month interval. For study 2, MML and MRIL were obtained using triangular and trapezoidal-shaped NBN signals centered at three different frequencies.ResultsThe mean absolute test-retest difference was 3 dB for both MML and MRIL [Intraclass correlation, ICC (2,1) of 0.70 and 0.84, respectively] for the measures obtained in test and retest (86% of cases for MML and 21% of cases for complete MRIL). While the two types of envelopes provided comparable MRIL, the “triangular” envelope provided more listening comfort.DiscussionIn sum, the novel approach provides quick and reliable MML and MRIL measurement, with the potential benefit of subtyping participants.
Leveraging windows of opportunity for expertise to matter in global environmental governance: insights from the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
Authors: Velander Sara , De Donà Matteo 
Published: January 2024

IntroductionWhether and under what conditions scientific knowledge provided by experts actually leads to political action is a question that academic research in various fields have focused on at length, without reaching a definitive answer. The position of expertise is especially delicate within the global environmental governance sphere containing multiple values, worldviews and epistemological standpoints.MethodsFirstly, we developed a theoretical model to examine how contextual factors, like institutional design and boundary work dynamics, contribute to expertise influencing global environmental governance. Secondly, we applied this model to the case of the Science Policy Interface to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD SPI), using data from semi-structured interviews with SPI stakeholders and participant observation of meetings.ResultsWe identified specific dimensions of the SPI mandate that enabled expertise to matter: inclusive membership of practitioners, close interaction between experts and political actors, coordination with other advisory bodies, regular reviews, and a small group size. However, after underpinning the prevailing differences in power between SPI experts and member states in their interactions, we found that international environmental decision-making and its national-level implementation remain ultimately and inevitably subordinated to political actors, making it less likely for expertise to have a significant impact.DiscussionInternational expertise for sustainable development can only take advantage of the rare “windows of opportunity” that intergovernmental processes concede for experts to influence policy.
Prognostic influence of mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation on survival in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest undergoing ECPR on VA-ECMO
Authors: Springer A. , Dreher A. , Reimers J. , Kaiser L. , Bahlmann E. , van der Schalk H. , Wohlmuth P. , Gessler N. , Hassan K. , Wietz J. , Bein B. , Spangenberg T. , Willems S. , Hakmi S. , Tigges E. 
Published: January 2024

IntroductionThe use of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in selected patients after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is an established method if return of spontaneous circulation cannot be achieved. Automated chest compression devices (ACCD) facilitate transportation of patients under ongoing CPR and might improve outcome. We thus sought to evaluate prognostic influence of mechanical CPR using ACCD in patients presenting with OHCA treated with ECPR including VA-ECMO.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed data of 171 consecutive patients treated for OHCA using ECPR in our cardiac arrest center from the years 2016 to 2022. A Cox proportional hazards model was used to identify characteristics related with survival.ResultsOf the 171 analyzed patients (84% male, mean age 56 years), 12% survived the initial hospitalization with favorable neurological outcome. The primary reason for OHCA was an acute coronary event (72%) followed by primary arrhythmia (9%) and non-ischemic cardiogenic shock (6.7%). In most cases, the collapse was witnessed (83%) and bystander CPR was performed (83%). The median time from collapse to VA-ECMO was 81 min (Q1: 69 min, Q3: 98 min). No survival benefit was seen for patients resuscitated using ACCD. Patients in whom an ACCD was used presented with overall longer times from collapse to ECMO than those who were resuscitated manually [83 min (Q1: 70 min, Q3: 98 min) vs. 69 min (Q1: 57 min, Q3: 84 min), p = 0.004].ConclusionNo overall survival benefit of the use of ACCD before ECPR is established was found, possibly due to longer overall CPR duration. This may arguably be because of the limited availability of ACCD in pre-clinical paramedic service at the time of observation. Increasing the availability of these devices might thus improve treatment of OHCA, presumably by providing efficient CPR during transportation and transfer.
Case report: Widely split P' waves in a patient with focal atrial tachycardia
Authors: Jiang Hao , Ruan Zhongbao , Ren Yin , Ding Xiangwei 
Published: January 2024

BackgroundWidely split P waves in sinus rhythm have been reported previously. However, widely split P' waves in focal atrial tachycardia (AT) on a surface electrocardiogram (ECG) have rarely been reported. The electrophysiological mechanism is relatively difficult to clarify, requiring a electrophysiological study.Case summaryA 67-year-old patient, who had undergone two radiofrequency ablations for atrial fibrillation, presented with recurrent palpitation. During the palpitation episode, the 12-lead ECG showed AT with a 3:1 atrioventricular conduction rate. P' waves were markedly prolonged in duration and widely split in morphology. An electrophysiological study showed that the tachycardia arose from the left atrial appendage (LAA) and was conducted through two distinct pathways. The impulse of one pathway was transmitted solely via the superior part of the atrium, including the Bachmann bundle. The second pathway was conducted via the coronary sinus and transmitted the impulse from the LAA to the ventricle. After the site showed that the earliest activation was ablated, repeated intravenous infusion of isoprenaline and programmed atrial stimulation did not induce tachycardia.ConclusionWidely split P' waves in AT indicate intra- and interatrial conduction blocks, which can be easily overlooked due to the presence of low-voltage areas. Therefore, an electrophysiological study is crucial for identifying the origin of the tachycardia and elucidating the mechanistic details.
Congenital heart disease research landscape in the Arab world: a 25-year bibliometric review
Authors: Bitar Fouad , Arabi Mariam , Bulbul Ziad , Nemer Georges , Jassar Yehya , Bitar Fadi F. , Abdul Sater Zahi 
Published: January 2024

BackgroundWhile research on congenital heart disease has been extensively conducted worldwide, comprehensive studies from developing countries and the Arab world remain scarce.AimThis study aims to perform a bibliometric review of research on congenital heart disease in the Arab world from 1997 to 2022.MethodsWe analyzed data from the Web of Science, encompassing various aspects such as topics, countries, research output, citations, authors, collaborations, and affiliations. This comprehensive science mapping analysis was done using the R statistical software's Bibliometrix Package.ResultsThe research output from Arab countries over the 25 years showed an average annual growth rate of 11.5%. However, Arab countries exhibited lower research productivity than the United States and Europe, with a 24-fold difference. There was substantial variation in research output among 22 Arab countries, with five countries contributing to 78% of the total publications. Most of the published research was clinical, with limited innovative contributions and a preference for regional journals. High-income Arab countries displayed higher research productivity and citation rates than their low-income developing counterparts. Despite being categorized as upper-middle-income, post-conflict countries exhibited low research productivity. About one-quarter of the published articles (26%) resulted from collaborative efforts among multiple countries, with the United States being the most frequent collaborator. Enhanced research productivity and impact output were strongly associated with increased international cooperation.ConclusionResearch productivity in the Arab region closely correlates with a country's GDP. Success hinges on governmental support, funding, international collaboration, and a clear research vision. These findings offer valuable insights for policymakers, educational institutions, and governments to strengthen research programs and nurture a research culture.
Infection remediation after septic device extractions: analysis of three treatment strategies including a 1-year follow-up
Authors: Burger Heiko , Strauß Mona , Chung Da-Un , Richter Manfred , Ziegelhöffer Tibor , Hakmi Samer , Reichenspurner Hermann , Choi Yeong-Hoon , Pecha Simon 
Published: January 2024

IntroductionIn CIED infections, all device material needs to be removed. But, especially in pacemaker-dependent patients it is often not possible to realize a device-free interval for infection remediation. In those patients, different treatment options are available, however the ideal solution needs still to be defined.MethodsThis retrospective analysis includes 190 patients undergoing CIED extractions due to infection. Three different treatment algorithms were analyzed: Group 1 included 89 patients with system removal only (System removal group). In Group 2, 28 patients received an epicardial electrode during extraction procedure (Epicardial lead group) while 78 patients in group 3 (contralateral reimplantation group) received implantation of a new system contralaterally during extraction procedure. We analyzed peri- and postoperative data as well as 1-year outcomes of the three groups.ResultsPatients in the system removal and epicardial lead groups were significantly older, had more comorbidities, and suffered more frequently from systemic infections than those in contralateral reimplantation group. Lead extraction procedures had comparable success rates: 95.5%, 96.4%, and 93.2% of complete lead removal in the System removal, Epicardial Lead, Contralateral re-implantation group respectively. Device reimplantation was performed in all patients in Epicardial lead and Contralateral reimplantation group, whereas only 49.4% in System removal group received device re-implantation. At 1-year follow-up, freedom from infection and absence of pocket irritation were comparable for all groups (94.7% Contralateral reimplantation group and Epicardial lead group, 100% System removal group). No procedure-related mortality was observed, whereas 1-year mortality was 3.4% in System removal group, 4.1% in Contralateral re-implantation group and 21.4% in Epicardial lead group (p &lt; 0.001).ConclusionIn patients with CIED infection, systems should be removed completely and reimplanted after infection remediation. In pacemaker-dependent patients, simultaneous contralateral CIED re-implantation or epicardial lead placement may be performed, depending on route, severity and location of infection.