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Enhanced Blockchain based Agricultural Traceability System for Food Crops Products
Authors: D.S Dayana , G Kalpana 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
The elevated version of the Agricultural Traceability System dealing with food production holds utmost significance in not only assuring food safety and smart contracts to the farmers but also guaranteeing insurance to them in case of any natural calamities. Though the approach is astounding but the stakeholders are many in numbers which makes centralization of the entire data management cumbersome. Hence building a trustworthy Agricultural Traceability System for food production becomes infeasible because of its opacity. Herein there is a proposed and improvised system that catering to food farming traceability dealing with agricultural product and farmers that employs the block chain technique and ensures at par security, consensus, distributed ledger, quick settlement and decentralization, thus achieving the goal of minimizing the cost incurred in the food processing system and building trust. Smart contracts play a pivot role in the field of agricultural insurance. Agricultural insurance based upon ‘block chain’ that comprises of major weather incidents and associated payouts enlisted on a smart contract, connected to the mobile wallets with timely weather updates notified by the field sensors and interrelated with data from proximity weather stations would enable prompt payout during any natural calamity such as flood or drought. The Dataset comprises of data pertaining to crops, weather, irrigation and fertilizers. Implementation of block chain technique in agricultural domain helps in forming trustworthy community amidst the stakeholders. Also, a centralized system which is professionally governed and managed by certain retired officers makes the traceability system more trustworthy. Examination by the Government agriculture department benefits the system in its successful implementation. These professionals can offer wise suggestions to the farmers enabling them to take fruitful decisions. In addition, a proper panel of advisers draws attention of others to join the field and become integral part of the system.
Using Simulation Modeling to Estimate Time Characteristics of a Distributed Computing System
Authors: Zvonareva G. A. , Buzunov D. S. 
Published: November 2022

In present time, distributed computing systems with parallel data processing are widely used. During development of such distributed systems problem of analyzing workload and structure parameters impact on system performance is presented. Special attention have to be pointed towards evaluating time spent by requests in queues and effects of prioritization algorithms on it.To evaluate computing system’s time characteristics different modeling methods can be used, most effective of which is simulation modeling. It is important, however, not to just conduct modeling, but to make sure that results are accurate.The purpose of this research is acquiring time characteristics of distributed computing system with use of simulation modeling with certain accuracy and estimation of modeling time required.To achieve this task simulation model was developed, which represents functioning of distributed computing systems in set period and takes into account prioritization algorithm, and workload model, which corresponds with selected computational system class. The GPSS language was used to implement the model. Based on the obtained simulation results, it is possible to compare the impact of different algorithms for processing priority requests depending on the parameters of the workload and structure. To evaluate accuracy of results regenerative method of model analysis was used, which is based on concepts of regenerative process and regeneration points.In this paper results of average time spent by requests in queue in dependence with used prioritization algorithm research are presented, as well as time required to achieve desired accuracy. Due to this, it is possible to reasonably recommend the most advantageous of the considered prioritization algorithms for implementation in the developed computing system, depending on the requirements.The presented approach to the analysis of the functioning of distributed computing systems and the assessment of their temporal characteristics will also undoubtedly be useful in the educational process for teaching students in the courses “Computer systems” and “Simulation modeling”.
The Heroine’s Journey towards Wholeness as Seen in Margaret Atwood’s Surfacing
Authors: Ayuningtyas Hendarti Azizah , Jatmiko Rahmawan 
Published: November 2022

This study discusses the psychological journey of the female heroine in Margaret Atwood's Surfacing. This paper applies the psychological approach since it is believed to be the most suitable approach to analyze the process of the heroine’s journey towards wholeness. It aims at analyzing the process of individuation which occurred in the main plot of the novel as well as the characteristics of the process on the heroine’s personal quest. The portrayal of the individuation process is identified through the theory of individuation proposed by Charles Gustav Jung which discusses the process of the individual’s development towards a psychological completeness. In order to support the analysis, library research was conducted alongside the novel itself as well as the supporting articles from any reliable websites. The result shows that the heroine’s journey can be translated as Jungian’s theory of individuation as there are six characteristics of the process of individuation found within the story. Furthermore, there are five stages occurred in the heroine’s journey, namely the recognition of the persona, the assimilation with the shadow, the confrontation with the animus, and lastly the appearance of the Self that leads the heroine towards psychological wholeness
Application of Herbal Antioxidants in Denstistry: A Mini Review
Authors: Arya Rajeswar Kamalkant , Sharma Praveen Kumar , Gupta Ashish 
Published: November 2022

Periodontitis is one of the common public health problems in the world and is most common reason of tooth loss in peoples. Periodontitis is highly prevalent and can affect up to 90% of the world population. Periodontitis is a gum infection that damages the soft tissues and bones present around tooth for support. Herbs and their extracts have long been used as a therapy for various diseases in the world due to their safety & low cost. Currently herbal medicines are preferred due to their low cost, high safety margin and wider range of medicinal activities. Presence of excess free radicals results in oxidative damage of periodontal tissue. Herbal antioxidant reduces the deleterious action of free radicals and improves the oral health and decrease of inflammatory levels of periodontium. Thus, in this review we described the role of some herbal antioxidants as adjuvants for the management and treatment of Periodontitis.
Keywords: Periodontitis, herbal antioxidants, free radicals, periodontium
Review on Microspheres as Drug Carriers for Controlled Drug Delivery
Authors: Sahu Varsha , Jadon Arvind Singh , Jain Nidhi , Yadav Rani , Jain Prateek Kumar , Khare Basant , Jain Anushree 
Published: November 2022

Microspheres are organic or inorganic spherical particles with a diameter of 1–1000 μm. These materials can encapsulate drugs or bioactive molecules and release them in a controlled way. Biodegradable polymers are frequently used for the development of microsphere matrixes such as polylactic acid and copolymer of lactic acid and glycolic acid. Apart from them, there is an extensive range of microspheres prepared from albumin, albumin dextran sulfate, and fibrinogen. Administration of medication via micro particulate systems is advantageous because microspheres can be ingested or injected; they can be tailored for desired release profiles and used for site-specific delivery of drugs and in some cases can even provide organ-targeted release. Microspheres in drug delivery are used for targeted as well as prolonged drug release in the diseased area. It also protects the unstable or pH-sensitive drugs before and after the administration. In this review we have discussed about advantages, disadvantages, methods of preparations and evaluation and types of microspheres.
Keywords: Microsphere, Biodegradable polymers, Polymer Microsphere, Drug Release
A imagem no contexto pedagógico: o artefato visual para os surdos
Authors: Melo Maria Aparecida Vieira de , Almeida Ricardo Santos de 
Published: November 2022

ResumoA educação visual para os surdos é de, sobremaneira, importante para o processo de aprendizagem destes sujeitos. Desta feita, a educação visual nesta investigação ganha centralidade, tendo por finalidade analisar os artefatos visuais para o processo de ensino e aprendizagem, descrever a percepção dos surdos em relação a aprendizagem por meio do audiovisual, e especificamente, explicitar os achados em relação a aprendizagem mediada pela educação visual. A curiosidade epistemológica deste estudo pauta-se em saber: como a educação visual promove a aprendizagem dos surdos em sua percepção? Metodologicamente a investigação está ancorada na teoria da análise do discurso de Michel Foucault (2008). As reflexões teóricas estão ancoradas em Carlos (2008; 2017; 2018) Maciel (2014), Santella (1999) e outros que se ocupam de dialogar sobre a educabilidade do olhar e a pedagogia crítica da visualidade. É importante ressaltar que os surdos não só consideram a educação visual como preponderante como necessitam dela, logo, os educadores devem adaptar os materiais didáticos para as suas necessidades, ou seja, vídeos com legendas e textos imagéticos. Conclui-se que os professores precisam de formação continuada específica para subsidiar o ensino imagético. Palavras-Chave: Educabilidade do olhar. Surdos. Pedagogia crítica da visualidade. Análise do discurso. The image in the pedagogical context: the visual artifact for the deaf AbstractVisual education for the deaf is of great importance for the learning process of these subjects. This time, the visual education in this research is centered in order to analyze the visual artifacts for the teaching and learning process, to describe the perception of the deaf in relation to learning through the audiovisual, and specifically, to explain the findings in relation to learning mediated by visual education. The epistemological curiosity of this study is based on knowing: how does visual education promote the learning of the deaf in their perception? Methodologically the research is anchored in Michel Faucault's theory of discourse analysis. The theoretical reflections are anchored in Carlos (2008, 2017, 2018) Maciel (2014), Santella (1999) and others who are engaged in dialogue about the educability of the gaze and the critical pedagogy of visuality. It is important to emphasize that the deaf not only consider visual education as preponderant as they need it, so educators must adapt didactic materials to their needs, that is, videos with captions and images texts. It is concluded that teachers need specific continuing education to subsidize imaging teaching. Keywords: educability of the look. Deaf people. Critical pedagogy of visuality. Speech analysis.
Um governo sob investigação: uma análise do enquadramento noticioso do JN sobre as votações na Câmara dos Deputados das denúncias contra o presidente Michel Temer (MDB)
Authors: Campos Mariane Motta , Gomes Vinicius Borges 
Published: November 2022

O artigo traz um estudo do enquadramento noticioso dado pelo Jornal Nacional (JN) às votações que ocorreram na Câmara dos Deputados a respeito das duas denúncias emcanhadas pela Procuradoria Geral da República (PGR) contra o presidente Michel Temer (MDB), acusado de corrupção passiva, organização criminosa e obstrução da Justiça. As votações foram no dia 02 de agosto e 24 de outubro de 2017, em que Temer obteve maioria para vetar investigações emquanto estiver na Presidência. A base teórica tem dois eixos temáticos: a centralidade da mídia (Rodrigues, 1990; Gomes, 2004; Miguel, 2003), a posição hegemônica da TV (Willians, 2017; Britos, 1999) e o debate sobre enquadramento noticioso. O corpus de análise compreende 4 edições do JN,, num total de 13 reportagens, mesclando análise de conteúdo (Bardin, 2011) e análise de enquadramento (Porto, 2001; Goffman, 1986; Motta, 2003).
O governo Bolsonaro e o populismo contemporâneo: um antagonismo em tela e as contradições de suas proximidades
Authors: Parzianello Geder Luis 
Published: November 2022

Resumo O que e como podemos entender contemporaneamente enquanto fenômeno do populismo em termos universais é a questão central deste artigo. Busca-se elencar proximidades e contradições entre as práticas políticas do candidato eleito presidente, Jair Bolsonaro e as concepções teóricas de Ernesto Laclau sobre o fenômeno do populismo. O objetivo da análise foi o de identificar o discurso do presidente e sua atuação política enquanto eventualmente populista. O artigo conclui que Bolsonaro apresenta aproximações, mas também se afasta do que se poderia entender como populismo a partir da matriz teórica que nos fundamenta a investigação. Palavras-chave: Populismo. Bolsonaro. Ernesto Laclau.
二陸入洛與南北文化交流
Authors: 簡 漢乾 
Published: November 2022

LANGUAGE NOTE | Document text in Chinese; abstract also in English.
陸機、陸雲是西晉時期的重要作家。陸氏家族在東吳有舉足輕重的地位，東吳亡國後，二陸由南入北，南北文化的差異與碰撞，均在兩位作家的經歷與作品之中有所反映。本文聯繫西晉學術文化的背景，通過分析二陸入洛的心態和作品内涵，揭示其對南北文化交流的意義。
Lu Ji and Lu Yun were important writers of Western Jin; they were very famous in the south and migrated to the north finally. Lu’s family played a significant role in the dynasty of Wu. After the fall of Wu, Lu Ji and Lu Yun migrated to Luo Yang, facing the contradictions between the south and the north. The feeling of loneliness and maladaptation were reflected through their literary works, however, the coherence could be obtained after collision. As Lu Ji and Lu Yun were the most important literaties in Wu, their lives and literary works could be regarded as typical in the group of migrants in the period of the early Six Dynasties.
從庾信到王績：北朝至唐初别業詩的形成
Authors: 呂 家慧 
Published: November 2022

LANGUAGE NOTE | Document text in Chinese; abstract also in English.
本文以庾信及王績的詩歌爲中心，探討别業詩從唐前到唐初的萌生過程。文章考察了别業在南北朝的發展狀況，認爲北朝的園庭修築更直接地影響了唐代别業的流行，並指出唐人已視庾信和王績爲别業詩之創始人。庾信、王績的隱居方式成爲唐代最常見的兩種别業生活類型的先導。他們的作品，因受到六朝以來的體物傳統以及宫廷寫作的模式的影響，也一變陶淵明質樸的藝術風格，並以其前後相繼而形成的别業詩的創作特色，開啓了唐代山水與田園詩合流的先聲。
With a special concern over Yu Xin and Wang Ji’s poetry, this article explored the rise of Bieye poetry. Through investigating the development of Bieye (villa) in the Northern and Southern Dynasties, this study proved that the garden construction in the Northern Dynasties effected directly the Bieye prevalence in the Tang Dynasty. Yu Xin and Wang Ji, as the two founders of Bieye poetry, were recognized by Tang literati. Yu and Wang’s reclusion style provided examples for the two common modes of reclusion life in the Tang dynasty. Their works, basing on the depiction and court-style traditions from the Six Dynasties changed Tao Yuanming’s unadorned literary style. These features in Yu and Wang’s Bieye poetry inspired the coming poets and heralded the confluence of Shan Shui and Tian Yan poetry in the Tang dynasty.
“琴道”何在？———高羅佩與文人想像
Authors: 沈 冬 
Published: November 2022

LANGUAGE NOTE | Document text in Chinese; abstract also in English.
荷蘭漢學家高羅佩（Robert Hans van Gulik, 1910—1967）是一位對中國文化深造有得的學者，著作涵蓋小説、宗教、書法、繪畫、音樂等不同領域。《琴道》（The Lore of the Chinese Lute: An Essay in the Ideology of the Ch’in）成書於1938年，在中國音樂研究史上具有重要意義，本文因以此書爲研究對象。首先爬梳高羅佩習琴愛琴、撰寫《琴道》的過程；其次論《琴道》一書的内容，及問世七十餘年來國内外各方評價；第三部分則由《琴道》研探高羅佩的重要琴學觀點；最後一部分則回歸於撰作的時代環境，討論《琴道》的書寫策略及高羅佩如何透過此書達成他對於傳統文人（學者型官員）的想像。高羅佩採用了“出今入古”的書寫策略，“君子不器”的通才視角，以傳統文人的治學方法，徵引大量的經史文集，旁及園林、書法等其他藝文，立足於雅俗對立的傳統音樂史框架，以“三教論衡”形式辯證儒、釋、道的琴曲，體現了一位西方學者對於中國傳統知識分子、文人雅士的認同與想像。
Dutch Sinologist Robert Hans van Gulik (1910-1967) was a scholar well versed in oriental culture and fascinated with the Chinese guqin (the Seven-stringed zither which Gulik translated into the Chinese lute), thus he was the author of one book titled The Lore of the Chinese Lute: An Essay in the Ideology of the Ch’in. This paper takes this book as the subject of examination, and analyzes issues such as the book’s connotations, van Gulik’s concept of guqin studies, and his writing strategy.
The Lore of the Chinese Lute is the earliest English writing that focuses on the study of a single Chinese musical instrument in early Twentieth Century. Although there are polarized views on its evaluation, it is still historically meaningful and important in the discourse of Chinese music research. This paper will be presented in four sections. First, I will discuss van Gulik’s contact and study of guqin, second, the contents of The Lore of the Chinese Lute and its assessment in China and abroad. Third, I will analyze van Gulik’s concept of guqin studies through his work. Finally, I will examine van Gulik’s writing strategy in the context of the book’s creation, how van Gulik fulfilled his imagination of the traditional Chinese literati, and furthermore, how van Gulik understood and studied Chinese guqin music and culture through the life of a diplomat in foreign lands.
劉重喜：《明末清初杜詩學研究》
Authors: 王 秋萍 
Published: November 2022

LANGUAGE NOTE | Document text in Chinese only.
杜詩之研治，一千二百年來蔚爲大宗，已成專門之學。“杜詩學”之名由元好問首次提出，杜詩學之實則肇始於中晚唐。縱觀杜詩學的發展歷程，其間出現過兩次繁盛的局面，一是在宋代，一是在明末清初。明末清初的杜詩學有此前歷代杜詩學的得失以資借鑒，又逢天移地轉的易代之際，再加上特定的文學和學術背景，因而顯得豐富而有異彩，其成就也後來居上。明末清初杜詩學自身的特質，使得它較易引起學者們的研究興趣，自20世紀初至今，相關論著可謂壯觀。考察這一類論著，不難發現，其中絶大部分都將研究重點放在少數較爲知名的杜詩學者或者著作上，個案研究一枝獨秀，而整體研究太過薄弱。目前關於明清杜詩學整體研究的專著仍是寥寥無幾。從這個意義上説，劉重喜先生新近出版的《明末清初杜詩學研究》實爲難能可貴，該書正是旨在對明末清初杜詩學進行整體研究的一部力作。(撮要取自內文首段)
Prevalence of white spot lesions during clear aligner therapy: a systematic review
Authors: Abay Feridun , Kutalmış Buyuk S. , Korkmaz Yasemin Nur 
Published: November 2022

Abstract

Objectives: To determine if an association exists between the prevalence of white spot lesions (WSLs) and orthodontic treatment using clear aligners.

Methods: Electronic databases were searched with no restrictions on year. Article selection criteria included human clear aligner studies conducted during the permanent dentition and with a full description of the applied technique and oral hygiene status.

Results: The search strategy resulted in a total of 4177 articles. After title and abstract screening, 156 relevant articles were identified from which five remained after the application of the exclusion criteria. The articles were mostly classified as having a low risk of bias.

Conclusions: Clear aligner therapy induces a lower development rate of new WSLs than orthodontic treatment by fixed appliances. In patients who have poor oral hygiene and/or existing WSLs, clear aligner treatment could be recommended.
Knowledge, Practice and Attitudes to the Management of Sepsis in Jamaica
Authors: Roye-Green Karen , Willis Rohan , Priestley Sharon R. , Vickers Ivan 
Published: November 2022

Abstract

Introduction
Sepsis is a life-threatening dysfunction resulting from the dysregulated host response to infection. The mortality of sepsis in Jamaica remains high amid the proven efficacy of the Surviving Sepsis Guidelines implementation in some countries.

Aim of study
To evaluate the inter-relationship of healthcare workers’ attitude towards, knowledge of and practice of sepsis management in Jamaica.

Material and methods
A survey was done using an anonymous self-administered validated questionnaire to healthcare workers across Jamaica. Questions on knowledge, attitude, and practice of sepsis within private and public hospitals were answered.

Results
A total of 616 healthcare workers were eligible for analysis. Most respondents agree that healthcare workers need more training on sepsis (93.7%) and that formal sepsis training modules should be implemented at their hospitals or practice (93.2%). Several signs of sepsis as outlined by qSOFA were correctly identified as such by most respondents (60.6% to 76.4%), with the exception of a low PaCO2 (34.9%), which was correctly identified by a minority of respondents. While a majority (69.3%) were able to correctly define sepsis, only 8.8% of respondents knew the annual sepsis mortality rate. Postgraduate training (p<0.01) and formal sepsis training (p<0.05) were both predictive of high correct knowledge and practice scores. Specialization in Anaesthesia/ Critical Care Medicine (p<0.05) or Emergency Medicine (p<0.05) was predictive of high knowledge scores and Internal Medicine predictive of high practice scores (p<0.01).

Conclusions
This study revealed that education for healthcare workers on sepsis and the implementation of SSC is needed in Jamaica.
Burnout Syndrome During COVID-19 Second Wave on ICU Caregivers
Authors: Caillet Anaëlle , Fillon Marina , Plou Margaux , Tisson Emmanuel , Vacheron Charles-Hervé , Allaouchiche Bernard 
Published: November 2022

Abstract

Objective
The main objective of this article is to evaluate the prevalence of burnout syndrome (BOS) among the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) healthcare workers.

Methods
The COVID-impact study is a study conducted in 6 French intensive care units. Five units admitting COVID patient and one that doesn’t admit COVID patients. The survey was conducted between October 20th and November 20th, 2020, during the second wave in France. A total of 208 professionals responded (90% response rate). The Maslach Burnout Inventory scale, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the Impact of Event Revisited Scale were used to study the psychological impact of the COVID-19 Every intensive care unit worker.

Results
The cohort includes 208 professionals, 52.4% are caregivers. Almost 20% of the respondents suffered from severe BOS. The professionals who are particularly affected by BOS are women, engaged people, nurses or reinforcement, not coming willingly to the intensive care unit and professionals with psychological disorders since COVID-19, those who are afraid of being infected, and people with anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder. Independent risk factors isolated were being engaged and being a reinforcement. Being a volunteer to come to work in ICU is protective. 19.7% of the team suffered from severe BOS during the COVID-19 pandemic in our ICU. The independent risk factors for BOS are: being engaged (OR = 3.61 (95% CI, 1.44; 9.09), don’t working in ICU when it’s not COVID-19 pandemic (reinforcement) (OR = 37.71 (95% CI, 3.13; 454.35), being a volunteer (OR = 0.10 (95% CI, 0.02; 0.46).

Conclusion
Our study demonstrates the value of assessing burnout in health care teams. Prevention could be achieved by training personnel to form a health reserve in the event of a pandemic.
Family Burden of ICU Survivors and Correlations with Patient Quality of Life and Psychometric Scores – A Pilot Study
Authors: Mantziou Vassiliki , Vrettou Charikleia S. , Vassiliou Alice G. , Orfanos Stylianos E. , Kotanidou Anastasia , Dimopoulou Ioanna 
Published: November 2022

Abstract

Introduction
Post intensive care syndrome (PICS) affects an increasing number of critical illness survivors and their families, with serious physical and psychological sequelae. Since little is known about the burden of critical illness on ICU survivor families, we conducted a prospective observational study aiming to assess this, and investigate correlations of the patients’ psychometric and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) scores with family burden.

Materials and Methods
Twenty-nine patients were evaluated in the presence of a family member. Participants were assessed with the use of validated scales for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, cognitive decline, and the family burden scale (FBS).

Results
High burden was present in 27.6% of family members. Statistically significant correlations were observed between the FBS score and trait anxiety, depression, and the physical and psychological components of HRQOL.

Conclusions
Our results suggest that family burden following critical illness is common, suggesting that its assessment should be incorporated in the evaluation of PICS-family in large observational studies.