bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative Assessment of Bone Defect Remodeling Using Bone Tissue Growth Accelerators in a Laboratory Animal Sample in the Early Stages
Authors:   Karaganda Medical University, Darybayev Daryn , Tuleubayev Berik ,   Karaganda Medical University, Koshanova Amina ,   Karaganda Medical University, Kerimbekov Talgat ,   Karaganda Medical University, Davletbayev Marat ,   Karaganda Medical University, Saginov Azim ,   Karaganda Medical University
Published: December 2024

Bone defects caused by open fractures, oncological diseases and chronic osteomyelitis remain an urgent problem in Traumatology and orthopedics. Currently, many experimental bone defect samples have been developed in laboratory animals in Traumatology. Using world experience, we decided to use a pattern that is made on rabbits to create a pattern of a bone defect and cover it.The purpose of the study is to conduct clinical, radiological and histological analysis of various samples of bone defect coverage in seedless rabbits.Methods. All research was carried out in accordance with the requirements of the bioethics Commission. Laboratory research was carried out on 60 seedless rabbits. They were randomly divided into 2 groups. Rabbits were kept in a vivarium with specialized ventilation, temperature and humidity. Laboratory animals were placed in special cages from 2. All surgical interventions were carried out under general anesthesia. Surgical access was made to the outer surface of the right midsection. In all animals, depending on the group, the defect is filled with growth factors and bisphosphonate.The process of filling and restoring the defect was evaluated by clinical, radiological, histological and statistical methods.Results. Due to the early stage of Ota, low motor activity was observed in the first two days. During forced movement, rabbits limped to the operated jaw and often spent a lot of time in a sitting position. During the visual examination, decreased appetite, general weakness were noted, but the temperature indicators were normal from the beginning of the observation until they were excluded from the experiment. Evaluation of the Radiological picture of the formed samples of bone defects after 14 days, a pronounced periosteal reaction was observed in 2 groups. A comparative description of histological changes in bone tissue within 14 days after surgical treatment was made. To assess the cell composition, the material is colored with hematoxylin and eosin according to the standard method. For histological differentiation of cellular and non-cellular elements of connective tissue, Trichrome staining was performed according to Masson, which made it possible to assess the tendency to fibrosis.Conclusion. The bottom line is that bone defects are still a serious problem and their treatment presents considerable difficulties. Obviously, more research is needed in this area to deepen our understanding and improve treatment outcomes.
Brief Overview of Modern Methods of Radiological Diagnostics of Osteomyelitis
Authors:   Tashkent Medical Academy, Gulyamov Yorqin
Published: December 2024

Osteomyelitis is inflammation of the bone that is usually due to infection. An inadequate or late diagnosis increases the degree of complications and morbidity; for these reasons, imaging techniques are essential to confirm the presumed clinical diagnosis and to provide information regarding the exact site and extent of the infection process.This review discusses various imaging tools employed to diagnose osteomyelitis: X-ray, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, bone scintigraphy, and positron emission tomography. When used appropriately, diagnostic imaging can provide high sensitivity and specificity for detecting osteomyelitis, making radiological evaluation a crucial step in the diagnostic process of this debilitating condition.
PEMROGRAMAN APLIKASI MOBILE E-WALLET “FULUS” BERBASIS SERVICE EXPRESS JS
Authors: Hidayat Arif , Ardhevan Novitza Cadrasva , Surya Ramadhan Ahmad , Pratomo Sriramdanu Daril
Published: December 2024

Seiring dengan pesatnya perkembangan teknologi, kebutuhan akan digitalisasi di berbagai aspek kehidupan semakin meningkat, termasuk dalam bidang finansial dan pembayaran. Aplikasi "Fulus" hadir sebagai solusi untuk mempermudah berbagai transaksi finansial sehari-hari pengguna. Aplikasi ini dirancang untuk memungkinkan pengguna melakukan berbagai jenis transaksi seperti transfer uang, pembayaran tagihan, dan top up saldo secara digital. Dalam pengembangan aplikasi ini, metode yang digunakan meliputi analisis produk digital yang ada di pasaran, penerapan sistem pembagian frontend dan backend, serta integrasi menggunakan API. Bagian frontend dikembangkan menggunakan XML dan Java untuk desain antarmuka pengguna dan logika bisnis, sementara bagian backend menggunakan Express.js untuk pengelolaan data dan komunikasi dengan database. Integrasi antara frontend dan backend melalui API memastikan semua fitur aplikasi berfungsi dengan baik dan memberikan pengalaman pengguna yang optimal. Melalui pendekatan ini, aplikasi "Fulus" diharapkan dapat memenuhi kebutuhan finansial pengguna dengan cara yang lebih efisien dan terorganisir.
Palatosquisis en un ternero raza Holstein. Caso clínico
Authors: Centellas–Jáuregui Rosita Valeria , Portal–Torres Jorge , Cueva–Rodríguez Medali , Alvarado Wigoberto , Quilcate–Pairazamán Carlos
Published: December 2024

La palatosquisis es un teratoma hereditario que se presenta en bovinos, es una anomalía hereditaria que afecta la cavidad oral debido a un mal cierre durante el desarrollo embrionario, esta malformación puede tener un impacto negativo en el animal, afectando su alimentación y generando problemas como la regurgitación y rinitis. Se reporta el caso de un bovino hembra de 2 meses de edad que presentaba una malformación específicamente en el paladar duro. Se observó que la ternera presentaba palatosquisis, manifestó dificultad para alimentarse, así como rinitis, cuadros que se derivaron de la anomalía descrita.
Craneotoracópago en Ovinos. Caso clínico
Authors: Infante Cercado Doris Liset , Cueva Rayco Jhon Edinson , Portal–Torres Jorge , Cueva–Rodríguez Medali , Guevara–Cruzado Erly
Published: December 2024

Los gemelos embrionarios monocigóticos se clasifican temprano en el desarrollo según la dirección de las placas embrionarias como toracópagos, isquiópagos, onfalópagos y entre otros. El objetivo del estudio fue determinar una patología en un ovino. Se presenta un caso de anomalía congénita de un ovino de 4 meses de gestación nonato, existiendo predominio del sexo masculino, se trata de gemelos con características inusuales tales como sexo masculino en ambos ovinos. Se dio como resultado, la conformación del feto aparentemente normal: cráneo aparentemente normal, dos orbitas oculares, dos pabellones auriculares, una cavidad nasal y oral, a la vez se observó que a la altura del tórax la unión de ambos cuerpos, (toracoabdominal) con un solo ombligo, 4 miembros posteriores, 2 anteriores, ambos del mismo sexo. En conclusión, se determinó que la patología es craneotoracópago en ovino.
Bilingual E-Book: A Platform to Promote Culinary Tourism from Palembang
Authors: Shahab Aisyah , Hutagalung Genta Ulina , Rohliah Leni , Lutfiyatun Eka , Pasya Akhsan Fulki , Rohman Fathur , Stefanus Glorio Christmas
Published: December 2024

The culinary industry is one of the leading sectors in creative industries, with pempek from Palembang being a notable example. The increasing number of national and international events held in Palembang underscores the importance of promotion and marketing. In the era of Society 5.0, the use of digital and English-based promotional media is essential. This study employs research and development methods to describe the design and development of a bilingual e-flip book as a promotional tool for culinary tourism. The product is a digital promotional medium accessible via an Instagram link, featuring an attractively designed digital book with a red, black, and white color scheme. Each page includes images of products, prices, brief descriptions, facilities, ordering procedures, and payment methods in both Indonesian and English. The flip book effect simulates the experience of flipping through a real book. The product validation results from language experts (90) and design experts (88.63) yield an average score of 89.32, indicating high suitability. Public response to the bilingual e-flip book is very positive, with 69.2% agreeing it is highly efficient for obtaining information about products and facilities at culinary tourism destinations, 65.4% finding the information very accurate, and 71.8% considering it highly practical for promotional purposes.
Pentingnya Pembelajaran Bahasa Asing Di Program Studi D3 Pariwisata
Authors: Hira Tauhid , Sari Pratiwi  , Naila Faradila
Published: December 2024

Kesiapan Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM) yang mendukung dunia pariwisata Indonesia belum maksimal penggarapannya, padahal Indonesia memiliki keindahan alam dan beraneka ragam kebudayaan yang memikat wisatawan domestik dan mancanegara. Salah satu hal yang dapat dilakukan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi SDM adalah penguasaan bahasa asing. Bahasa merupakan alat komunikasi antar manusia yang berperan penting dalam dunia pariwisata. Oleh karena itu, pembelajaran bahasa asing di kampus, termasuk di Program Studi D3 Pariwisata, menjadi wajib dilaksanakan karena akan menjadi dasar kompetensi mahasiswa bersaing di industri perhotelan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pentingnya pembelajaran bahasa asing pada mahasiswa D3 Pariwisata dan bagaimana penerapan bahasa tersebut ketika mahasiswa sudah memasuki dunia industri, seperti di hotel berbintang 4 di Samarinda. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Tingkat Kesiapterapan Teknologi (TKT) dalam penelitian ini berskala 2 yang merupakan luaran dari penelitian dasar. Hasil yang akan dicapai dari penelitian ini yaitu mengetahui penerapan bahasa asing di industri perhotelan dan sebagai salah satu bahan pustaka penelitian dengan tema yang sama serta masyarakat juga dapat mengambil manfaat dengan membaca publikasi hasil penelitian melalui jurnal.
Pelatihan kewirausahaan berbasis teknologi pada kelompok wirausaha perempuan Pimpinan Daerah Aisyiyah Karanganyar
Authors: Utomo Fahman Hadi , Rizkiawan Ilham , Khasanah Aulia Uswatun
Published: December 2024

Marketing is one of the keys to success in running a business. In the modern era, marketing can not only be done in conventional ways but must also be supported in modern ways, namely technology or science and technology-based. Changes and developments in the world of science and technology currently greatly influence all aspects of our lives. In other words, science and technology are essential for human life today and in the future. One of the potentials of science and technology that can be exploited is the potential of information technology. Information technology offers many benefits for users, namely increasing productivity and marketing. Social media is an information technology that is currently developing rapidly and has excellent potential. The solution for service activities in holding technology-based entrepreneurship training for the Aisyiyah Karanganyar Regional Leadership Women's Entrepreneurial Group is to be able to market products more online. We hope that the PDA Karanganyar women's entrepreneurial group can keep up with developments in the era of digitalization so that they can market products more practically and efficiently.
Betvily: Pendampingan kemandirian ekonomi pemuda desa melalui e-commerce di Kecamatan Wonosalam Demak
Authors: Saifudin Saifudin
Published: December 2024

Massive urbanization in Indonesia has led to increased poverty in rural areas. This community service aims to address this problem by developing the Betvily e-commerce mentoring program for village youth in Wonosalam District. The participants are young people interested in developing businesses through digital platforms. This community service will evaluate the program’s effectiveness in improving digital literacy, developing entrepreneurial skills, and increasing the income of village youth. In addition, it will also identify obstacles and challenges faced in implementing the program and formulate recommendations for the development of similar programs in the future. The impact of this community service is that young people in Wonosalam District gain knowledge and skills in utilizing digital technology to market their products through e-commerce platforms. The results of this program show an increase in the capacity of village youth to use technology for business development, which has the potential to encourage strengthening the local economy. The Betvily program is expected to be a sustainable model for empowering village communities in the digital era.
Adaption of green human resources management practices in Malaysian manufacturing context
Authors: Barkat Onika , Subramaniam Anusuiya , Manickiam Neelamehan
Published: December 2024

As the idea of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) has become more and more popular worldwide, environmental management has recently received a lot of attention for its role in combating climate change. Ensuring efficient environmental management (EM) within organizations has been made possible in large part by this awareness of environmental sustainability. This study aims to evaluate the application and impact of GHRM practices in Malaysia's manufacturing industry. It also looks at how these green performances affect the organizations as a whole. This study uses a thorough survey that is distributed to workers in order to methodically look at how widely GHRM concepts are used in manufacturing firms. Additionally investigated is the relationship between improved environmental performance within these firms and the integration of these techniques. Our findings highlight the critical role HR departments play in the manufacturing sector's efforts to achieve environmental sustainability. The results highlight the value of incorporating sustainable strategies into human resources policies and procedures by showing a strong association between the adoption of GHRM practices and enhancements in organizational green performance. This study offers a model for other firms to follow and advances knowledge of the strategic significance of human resources in the accomplishment of environmental goals.
Teenage Pregnancy and Childbearing: Experiences of Teenage Mothers in the Dormaa East Municipality
Authors: Asirifi Amma Gyankomah , Wireku Sabina Ampong , Ernest Osei
Published: December 2024

Childbirth among adolescents continues to be an urgent matter of public health concern, in developing and middle-income nations. Notwithstanding efforts to tackle this matter, obstacles persist regarding access to postnatal healthcare and assisting adolescent mothers. The study investigated the childbearing experiences of adolescent mothers residing in the Dormaa East District of Ghana. Methods: The research employed qualitative methods and a cross-sectional descriptive design to gather data. In-depth interviews were conducted individually with 30 adolescent mothers, selected using purposive sampling. Data collected was analysed using qualitative content analysis using NVIVO 10 qualitative software. Results: The findings showed that adolescent mothers exhibited a moderate level of understanding and proficiency in childcare protocols such as breastfeeding, complementary nutrition, and infant hygiene, according to the study. The knowledge of respondents regarding the advantages of lactation, particularly exclusive breastfeeding, was comprehensive; they frequently sought advice from healthcare professionals, family members, and personal experiences. Teenage mothers employed coping mechanisms to navigate the challenges of early motherhood such as financial constraints, societal stigmatization, and postpartum complications including preterm birth and haemorrhage. Conclusion: Teenage mothers were resilient and driven to ensure that their children received the finest possible upbringing. Additionally, the study acknowledges the importance of personal development, continuous learning, and assistance throughout the period when adolescent girls become mothers. Recommendation: The study's findings underscore the significance of implementing vocational training programs to enhance financial assistance for adolescent mothers, augmenting funding for initiatives targeting the reduction of teenage pregnancies, ensuring affordable maternal and childcare services, and intensifying comprehensive sexuality education.
Modelos matemáticos para la Evaluación del Efecto Cadena de Amarre en Edificaciones de Mediana Altura.
Authors:   Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Departamento de Posgrado, Manabí, Ecuador., Anchundia Adrián Luis Augusto , Chacón Sánchez Juan Pablo ,   Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Departamento de Posgrado, Manabí, Ecuador.
Published: December 2024

La simulación numérica es una herramienta muy útil al momento de realizar cálculos complejos, y en los cálculos estructurales es de las herramientas más utilizadas, pero en ciertas ocasiones tenemos incertidumbre acerca del comportamiento que pueden tener elementos específicos, como sucede en el efecto que tienen las cadenas de amarre y su influencia en la interacción suelo-estructura. Para entender estos efectos se propone simulaciones simples donde podamos incluir estos elementos, con la finalidad analizar la su incidencia en el comportamiento de la estructura mediante el uso de un software comercial. De estas simulaciones se obtiene que un modelo de cimentación utilizando resortes genera resultados muy similares a un modelo idealizado de suelo en elementos finitos, mientras que proveer cadenas de amarre a nivel de contrapiso hace que la estructura tenga un mejor comportamiento ante eventos sísmicos.
The Global, Regional, and National Burden of Tracheal, Bronchus, and Lung Cancer Caused by Smoking: An Analysis Based on the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Authors: Zhang Jingting , Tang Jincheng , Yang Renyi , Chen Siqin , Jian Huiying , Zeng Puhua
Published: December 2024

Background: Smoking is the primary risk factor for tracheal, bronchus, and lung (TBL) cancer.
Objective: This study aims to explore the epidemiological trends of smoking-attributable TBL cancer from 1990 to 2021.
Methods: Mortality and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) data for smoking-related TBL cancer from 1990 to 2021 were sourced from the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2021. Estimated annual percentage changes (EAPCs) were calculated to evaluate trends in age-standardized mortality rates (ASMRs) and age-standardized DALY rates (ASDRs). Additionally, the relationship between disease burden, EAPCs, and the sociodemographic index (SDI) was assessed.
Findings: Compared with 1990, both the mortality and DALYs due to smoking-related TBL cancer substantially increased by 2021. However, during this period, ASMR [EAPC: −0.97; 95% confidence interval (CI): −1.05 to −0.89] and ASDR (EAPC: −1.29; 95% CI: −1.37 to −1.22) demonstrated a downward trend. ASMR and ASDR in females were consistently lower than in males. In 2021, East Asia had the highest ASMR, while Central Europe recorded the highest ASDR, with Greenland exhibiting the highest ASMR and ASDR at the national level. Nationally, ASMR for smoking-related TBL cancer in 2021 showed a positive correlation with SDI, while the EAPC of both ASMR and ASDR from 1990 to 2021 displayed a negative correlation with SDI. Furthermore, in 2021, the greatest number of deaths from smoking-related TBL cancer occurred in individuals aged 70–74, while DALYs were highest in the 65–69 age group.
Conclusions: The burden of smoking-related TBL cancer varies across age, sex, geography, and SDI regions. Tailored public health interventions aligned with these epidemiological characteristics are essential for alleviating the disease burden.
DENND5B Gene Expression as a Trigger for the Development of Diabetes Mellitus–Peripheral Artery Disease: Insights from a Univariate and Multivariate Mendelian Randomization Study
Authors: Li Qiaoqiao , Cao Fuli , Gao Xueping , Xu Yuan , Li Bo , Hu Tianyang
Published: December 2024

Background: Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a manifestation of systemic atherosclerosis that can result in limb pain, disability, or mortality. Notably, diabetes mellitus (DM) stands out as one of the most significant risk factors for the development of PAD. Compared to individuals with PAD but no DM, those with concurrent DM and PAD (DM-PAD, diabetes mellitus–peripheral artery disease) face a seven-fold higher risk of critical limb ischemia and a five-fold higher risk of amputation. However, the pathogenic factors and effective therapeutic targets for DM-PAD still remain elusive.
Method: To identify candidate hub genes and develop insights into the pathogenesis of DM-PAD, we employed a comprehensive approach encompassing two-sample Mendelian Randomization (two-sample MR), summary data-based Mendelian randomization (SMR), and Bayesian colocalization (COLOC) methods. These methodologies facilitated the integration of summary-level data derived from genome-wide association studies of DM-PAD with expression quantitative trait locus (eQTLs) studies conducted on blood samples.
Result: DENND5B, C4A, and CYP21A2 were found to have passed two-sample MR and SMR analyses, indicating their status as hub genes associated with DM-PAD through mechanisms involving not linkage but rather causality. The COLOC analysis provided strong evidence suggesting that DENND5B and the DM-PAD trait were influenced by the common causal variant rs1150948.
Conclusion: Our study has pinpointed several crucial genes (DENND5B, C4A, and CYP21A2), notably the DENND5B gene, as potential regulators in the pathogenesis of DM-PAD. These discoveries hold promises for shedding light on the underlying mechanisms and novel targets of the disease in future research.
Health Services Availability and Readiness for Management of Hypertension and Diabetes in Primary Care Health Facilities in Ghana: a Cardiovascular Risk Management project
Authors: Hinneh Thomas , Mensah Bernard , Boakye Hosea , Ogungbe Oluwabunmi , Commodore-Mensah Yvonne
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Hypertension and diabetes are leading causes of adult hospital admissions and mortality across health facilities in Ghana. Timely screening and diagnosis at primary health facilities are crucial to initiate treatment and avert complications. This study explored service availability and readiness of health systems for managing hypertension and diabetes in selected district hospitals in Ghana.
Methods: We adapted the World Health Organization (WHO) Service Availability and Readiness Assessment (SARA) tool to assess hypertension and diabetes management practices between June and July 2022 in four district hospitals in Ghana. Domain scores of service readiness were calculated based on the mean score of tracer item availability, transformed into percentages, and stratified by facility ownership. The mean readiness index was based on basic clinical logistics and equipment, diagnostic capacity, and first-line medications. Service availability was based on the core health workforce and specific service arrangements for the management of hypertension and diabetes. Facilities were considered ‘ready’ for services at a cut-off readiness score of 70%.
Results: All facilities (n = 4, 100%) provided hypertension and diabetes services, with a median of 118 nurses (IQR 103–140) and 5 physicians (IQR 2–8). Only one facility (n = 1, 25%) had conducted cardiovascular disease training in the past year. All basic equipment (weighing scales, stethoscopes, glucometers, and blood pressure monitors) were available in all 4 facilities. Antihypertensives, including ACE inhibitors (n = 3; 75%), calcium channel blockers (n = 4; 100%), centrally acting agents (n = 4; 100%), and thiazides (n = 4; 100%), were available, as were antidiabetic medications like metformin (n = 4; 100%) and insulin (n = 2; 50%). Only two facilities (n = 2; 50%) could perform the required test (Hemoglobin A1c, full blood count, renal function, serum creatinine, blood urea, electrolytes, and blood lipid tests). Overall readiness score was 75.5%, essential medications (83.5%), basic equipment (78%), clinical guidelines for the management of cardiovascular disease management (75%), and diagnostic capacity (65.5%). Mission facilities had a higher readiness score (96%) and government facilities (55%).
Conclusion: Facilities demonstrated high readiness for basic hypertension and diabetes care, with higher availability of some essential medications and basic clinical logistics and equipment. Limited diagnostic capacity and cardiovascular disease training, highlight areas of improvement to strengthen hypertension and diabetes services in Ghana.
THE BEHAVIOR OF CONCRETE SMALL FLAT PLATE REINFORCED WITH DIFFERENT RATIOS OF STEEL FIBER
Authors: Ali Al-saadı Raghad
Published: December 2024

Due to the experimental nature of the investigation, it is not possible to quantify the punching shear transfer mechanisms. In addition, these calculations do not account for the impact of fiber length, fiber shape, or fiber length-to-diameter ratio on the punching shear resistance of slabs. These factors have a major effect on the binding strength of steel fibers in concrete, which has an effect on the strength of the concrete, which affects the punching shear capacity of SFRC slabs. In the case of thin slabs with a large span-to-thickness ratio, flexural deformation dominates the slab's behavior. In this study, the modal features of small-scaled concrete slab models were explored using the commercial program ANSYS 16 and compared to earlier studies. The ANSYS results revealed that the geometry model used to perform a mode shape animation is animatable. This study examines the deformation differences between two types of SFRC and the influence of these changes on slabs. The final finding was that the addition of steel fibers considerably improves the punching and shear resistance of the slabs. Utilizing steel fibers with a fiber volume between 30 and 60 kg/m3 increases the punching shear resistance of the slabs in direct proportion to the fiber volume.
CONVERTING CONVENTIONAL BUILDINGS INTO GREEN BUILDINGS USING BIM TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Sameer Mohammed
Published: December 2024

Through the uses of BIM (Building Information Modelling) Using the BIM methodology known as BIM 6D, we may acquire the building's energy model. The information contained in the digital model enables us to mimic the building's actual energy behavior and recommend strategies for improving the building's performance and making it more sustainable. BIM 6D simulation enables us to make judgments about building design and operation not only for new buildings but also for current building rehabilitation. Using BIM 6D allows for a full analysis of the energy impact of the aforementioned rehabilitation, as well as the suggestion of additional optimization options, resulting in higher quality and convenience in the use of the sustainable building. Our study topic is a residential building in Iraq with an area of 224 square meters that is being rehabilitated to obtain a reduction in energy consumption and to make it an environmentally friendly building After applying all possible improvement options, it was concluded that the reduction in energy consumption amounts to 50% of the current consumption of the building, and this percentage is considered very large and feasible. We were able to examine how a set of simulated optimization techniques performed in BIM 6D delivers energy savings of up to 50% overall and up to 28% just by modifying the building's heating and cooling system.
HEART RATE VARIABILITY IN ATHLETES DURING A VIRTUAL REALITY-BASED WORKING MEMORY EXPERIENCE
Authors: Özgün İrem , Işıkçı Koca Elif , Scharfen Hansi , Özbilgen Eda , Yerlikaya Deniz , Duru Adil Deniz
Published: December 2024

The study explores the link between cognitive performance and heart rate variability (HRV) using a virtual reality (VR) cognitive assessment system by Neo Auvra® Digital Health and Bionics Technologies Inc. All participants underwent varying levels of mental workload in the VR environment, with metrics like Verbal Working Memory Capacity Item Number (VeWMCIN), Visuospatial Working Memory Capacity Item Number (ViWMCIN), Working Memory Efficiency Task Switching Speed (WMETSS), and Visual Attention Accuracy (VAA). Heart Rate Variability (HRV) data was collected during VR session from two groups: athletes and sedentary individuals. Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was employed. When analyzing the results of the study, it was concluded that HRV parameters did not differ significantly (according to p-value) or significantly (according to 95% Cis and effect sizes) between different levels (cognitive load), HRV parameters showed significant (according to p-value) and significant (according to 95% Cis and effect sizes) differences between different groups, while athletes had better values in all HRV parameters except HF%, LF%, IF%.
ISPARTA İLİ MERMER MADENCİLİĞİNİN MADEN RUHSAT SAYILARI YÖNÜYLE İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Demir Behzat Gökçen
Published: December 2024

Ülkemiz, mermer üretim miktarı, ihracatı ve çeşitliliği açısından değerlendirildiğinde dünyada bir mermer ülkesi olarak bilinmektedir. Ülkemizde, önemli miktarda rezervleri bulunan farklı jeolojik kökene sahip birçok kayaç ticari anlamda mermer olarak üretilmektedir. Bu kayaçlar içerisinde sedimanter kökenli karbonat kayaçların ayrı ve önemli bir yeri vardır. Mermer üretimi gerçekleştirilen sedimanter kökenli karbonat kayaç rezervlerinin önemli bir bölümü ise bu çalışmanın yapıldığı Isparta ili sınırları içerisindedir. Isparta ili, Türkiye’nin güneybatısında yer alır ve jeolojik olarak Batı Anadolu jeolojik kuşakları içinde bulunur. Ülkemizde madenlerin aranması ve işletilmesine yönelik ruhsatlandırma işlemleri ve aşamaları Maden Kanunu ve ilgili alt mevzuat ile düzenlenmiştir. Maden Kanunu kapsamında, jeolojik (metamorfik kökenli) mermer ve ticari anlamda blok olarak üretilen kayaçlar (ticari mermerler) II. grup (b) bendi maden ruhsatı olarak ruhsatlandırılmaktadır. Son yıllarda, Isparta ili sınırları içinde özellikle otokton ve allokton karbonat kayaç rezervlerinin bulunduğu alanlarda yoğun bir mermer arama ruhsatı başvurusu yapılmıştır. İlerleyen dönemlerde, bölgedeki arama ruhsatlı alanların az bir bölümünde işletmeye geçilebilmiştir. Bu nedenle, çalışma alanında arama veya işletme ruhsat aşamasında terk veya iptal edilen ruhsat sayısı da oldukça fazladır. Bu çalışma ile düzenlenen, terk veya iptal edilen ve yıllar itibarıyla mevcut ruhsat sayıları incelenerek, Isparta’da gerçekleştirilen mermer madenciliğinin maden ruhsat sayıları yönüyle değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Aktivitas Pelatihan Pengembangan Marketing pada Destinasi Ekowisata Mangrove Desa Wisata Kampung Tua Bakau Serip, Batam
Authors: Lia Fitria Anugrah  , Joseph Aldo Irawan  , Nevina Risha Artania  , Reyhan Pramananda Hanureksa  , Wisnu Bawa Tarunajaya  , Herlan Suherlan  , Acep Unang Rahayu  , Atang Sabur Safari
Published: December 2024

Training in a tourist village is something that many universities do in community service programs. The implementation of this program is located in the Kampung Tua Bakau Serip Tourism Village, Batam in the form of training with the theme of human resources, marketing and packaging. The method of implementing the program focuses on online material training and offline practice. This method was chosen because it can increase efficiency in terms of limited time and is able to increase opportunities for development in a short time. After the training, the participants felt very helped by this activity and got a lot of new information that would be useful for the development of the destinations they managed. This training provider does not stop at 1 university, but it is hoped that there will be new collaborations with other universities, local governments and ministries to private entrepreneurs through the CSR programs.
Funzionari-traduttori e agenzie di corrispondenza nella società italiana sotto il dominio francese
Authors: Baccini Elisa
Published: December 2024

Indagando l’interazione tra le pratiche di traduzione, le pratiche amministrative e la diffusione del sapere governativo nell’Italia napoleonica, convergono diversi temi. Questo articolo esplora il ruolo dei funzionari incaricati delle traduzioni amministrative e il modo in cui il mercato privato rispose alla necessità di servizi di traduzione nella società italiana sotto il controllo francese. Infatti, furono istituite numerose agenzie di corrispondenza che offrivano assistenza per le procedure burocratiche e, soprattutto, traduzioni. Questo servizio appariva nella stampa come l’attività principale di queste agenzie, in risposta alla legislazione del periodo che richiedeva di produrre e trattare documentazione in francese e in italiano.
HOSPITALIDAD E INCLUSIÓN EN EL MUNDO DE LA ESCUELA
Authors: Gil Claros Mario Germán
Published: December 2024

¿Qué es educar? ¿Es mera organización del pensamiento desde un orden lógico formal? ¿Qué me dice el Otro con su presencia y su lenguaje? ¿Quién es el Otro en el acto de aprendizaje? ¿Qué significa incluir al Otro en la escuela? Estas y otras preguntas surgen a diario en el mundo de la escuela en su dinámica y vitalidad, cargada no sólo de saberes y de conocimientos, sino también de alegrías y lágrimas, entre tantas facetas que aflora y esconde el mundo escolar.
JUVENTUD Y EXCLUSIÓN SOCIAL ¿QUÉ TIPO DE LIBERTAD OFRECE LA SOCIEDAD?
Authors: Alfaro Ramos Ángela Victoria
Published: December 2024

El presente artículo está basado en el trabajo de investigación denominada: Consideraciones referentesal tema de integración. Una aproximación a la opinión sobre el proyecto FOREVER. En un principio,el proyecto se llamó Fútbol Forever, pues la manera de acercarse a los adolescentes fue a través de esedeporte, sin embargo, se fue transformando en una propuesta más que todo educativa integral. Integralporque ahora conjuga aspectos como deporte, refuerzo escolar, charlas motivacionales y becas, asícomo actividades familiares y comunitarias orientadas a la integración.Para esta exposición presentaré, en primer lugar, algunas ideas breves sobre la exclusión socioresidencialcomo contexto de riesgo que propicia la exclusión social.Posteriormente describiré brevemente las características del proyecto sobre el cual se realizó la investigacióny también algunas de sus derivaciones particulares a su dinámica. Finalmente, señalaré algunasconsideraciones surgidas del trabajo de investigación sobre las dificultades que expresan los jóvenespara gozar de su derecho a la libertad, y que limita en muchos aspectos su desarrollo como personas.
POSTCONFLICTO EN COLOMBIA: REPENSANDO LA FORMACIÓN PROFESIONAL EN TRABAJO SOCIAL: EXPERIENCIA DE LA INSTITUCIÓN UNIVERSITARIA ANTONIO JOSÉ CAMACHO (UNIAJC)
Authors: Valencia Molina Claudia Patricia , Fernández Gaitán Olga Ivonne , Calvache Salazar Octavio Augusto
Published: December 2024

Uno de los desafíos que deben asumir las Instituciones de Educación Superior (IES) en la actualidad tieneque ver con el desarrollo de estrategias educativas y de modelos de desarrollo humano que contribuyana promover la inclusión social de la población estudiantil con características desafiantes productode la diversidad cultural y de los nuevos contextos políticos y sociales que se viven en las comunidadeslocales de nuestro país.En este orden de ideas, se generan nuevos retos para las IES y, en el caso específico de esta ponencia,para el programa Trabajo Social de la Institución Universitaria Antonio José Camacho (UNIAJC),2 loscuales se proyectan orientados a la implementación de una política de inclusión social en el marco de lapolítica de educación inclusiva propuesta en el 2013 por el Ministerio de Educación Nacional.
La UNIAJC tiene una amplia diversidad de estudiantesque se están formando profesionalmenteen Trabajo Social, cuyas condiciones de vida ameritanla resignificación de los imaginarios institucionalespara que reconozcan esas otras manerasde ser y estar en el mundo buscando potencializarlosy proyectarlos a la sociedad, no solo comociudadanos sino como sujetos políticos capacesde gestionar proyectos sociales desde su quehacerprofesional; lo cual es una forma de fomentar surol de gestores en las transformaciones socialesque requiere la región.Por lo anterior, un equipo de docentes investigadoresadscritos al Grupo de Investigación Anudamientos4viene desarrollando una investigacióndenominada “Estudiantes en condición de desplazamientovinculados a la educación superior:realidades que transforman e impactan su participacióncomo sujetos políticos. Caso Uniajc” de lacual se sustenta el presente artículo.
Primero se presenta la revisión de los estudios quehan facilitado la identificación de la diversidad socioculturaly la condición de desplazamiento delos estudiantes que están interesados en la formaciónprofesional en Trabajo Social y seguidamentese realiza una reflexión sobre los retos en la formaciónde trabajadores sociales (en condiciones dedesplazamiento armado), desde la construcción desubjetividad política y su consolidación como sujetospolíticos.
Action Learning Sets
Authors: Bird Len
Published: December 2024

This paper develops an argument for using asynchronous online computer mediated conferencing (CMC) to facilitate the actionlearning set process. It starts with a definition of action learning and then traces the roots of action learning back to the philosophicalposition of social constructionism. From this analysis the paper establishes that the key feature of action learning is the promotion ofreflexivity and the social construction of knowledge through language. The paper then examines the literature on online communication to answer the question, "can an action learning set community be created via a text-only CMC?" Having examinedcompeting responses to this question the paper concludes by considering the main challenge to the argument, (i.e the loss of copresence)and the role of the online facilitator as an ‘online discourse analyst’.
Barriers to on-line learning the experience of the Scottish Executive Business Development Unit
Authors: Bothams John F. , Fordyce Lesley
Published: December 2024

This paper discusses the experience of the Scottish Executive's Business Development Unit when the individuals within the Unit were introduced to online learning as a knowledge exchange facility and vehicle for development of both individuals and the professional Unit. It describes the approach adopted in partnership with the University of Strathclyde Graduate School of Business. In particular, it explores the difficulties associated with making on-line learning a reality in an already established community. It also discusses the remedial action taken in an attempt to develop a solution to address the cultural, personal and environmental barriers to on-line learning cited by individuals within the community. In total it provides a useful comparator for other networked communities.
‘He Who Rides the Tiger Cannot Dismount’ Implementation of E-learning Within Company Strategies
Authors: Williams Sadie , Burgoyne John
Published: December 2024

This paper reports research on the collective behaviour of corporate organisations in relation to the adoption and use of e-learning, including the extent to which there are strategies guiding this, integrating it with other corporate processes.
Our overall conclusion is that while rational justifications are usually used for the startup and initial investment in e-learning provision, the sequence of activities that follow from this tend not to fit with the original plan or vision, but despite this they are not abandoned but carry on based on different and emergent logics, or simply because they have become an established ongoing activity of these organisations.
Our evidence supports the view that corporate e-learning shapes and evolves in ways that are different from education based e-learning. Although the scale, investment and aspiration of corporate e-learning is often larger than that in an educational setting the planning and designing is less careful, and the steering of this through formative and summative evaluation is rarely undertaken.
In some corporate settings use of e-learning is highly integrative of initiatives to provide learning assistance, job focused decision support systems and the implementation of corporate knowledge management strategies. In others, it is none of these things.
We suggest that e-learning strategies based on economy, substitution and extended reach should be replaced by strategies that link the e-learning provision to the knowledge management implications of the corporate strategies and business models being pursued by organisations.
The Online Learning Environment
Authors: Crosta Lucilla
Published: December 2024

This paper underlines how CMC (Computer Mediated Communication) collaboration could enhance adult learners self-development and self growth. Assuming "Constructivism Theory" and the "Self-Directed Learner" as the basis of this personal reflection, I will highlight the two sides of the argument; my experience of collaboration was both an active, an interactive, as well as an equal process but it also required great effort and personal change. It overcame the traditional individualistic model of learning, supporting and establishing further relationships among participants. However, in my personal view, it required a more effective organizational tool, in order to overcome the sense of confusion and lack of human presence, which was strong when working collaboratively online.
Research in Educational Technology
Authors: Czerniewicz Laura
Published: December 2024

What frames MEG research? This paper explores the way we mediate a range of interests, negotiate a number of possibilities andmake hard choices in a tricky environment.I will reflect on issues, tensions and actors which arise from the politics of our context,and comment on how we in MEG have responded to them, engaged with them and attempted to influence them.
Collaborative, Problem-based Learning On-line
Authors: Levy Philippa , Bacigalupo Ruth , Bath Peter , Eaglestone Barry , Booth Andrew , Diercks-O’Brien Gabi , Procter Paula , Sanderson Mark
Published: December 2024

This learning and teaching development project, funded by the University of Sheffield, is being carried out to enhance the learning experience of participants on a professional development Masters programme in Health Informatics. The project involves the introduction of problem-based, collaborative learning to the programme, through the vehicle of an extended, multimedia case study. The paper discusses the pedagogic rationale for this initiative, describes its main features and offers a reflection on a number of educational and project management issues that have arisen from the first phase of development, piloting and evaluation. The authors conclude by noting that although the project has entailed significant development investment, its impact already appears far-reaching in terms of both educational and staff development benefits.
Knowledge Management in Online Distance Education
Authors: Ubon Adisorn Na , Kimble Chris
Published: December 2024

Most organisations realise that "knowledge" is a strategic resource that gives them sustainable competitive advantage and helps them achieve long-term organisational goals. With the realization that knowledge is a core resource, organisations are now attempting to manage knowledge in a more systematic and more effective way. However, managing knowledge is not always an easy task. In particular contexts, such as online distance education, knowledge is distributed across both time and space and may be constrained by social, cultural and language differences. In such cases, the support of best practices in Knowledge Management (KM) could be problematic. This paper studies online distance education provision to identify the major problems that hinder KM practices. Focussing on online learning communities in which knowledge creation and knowledge sharing are essential elements, it tries to develop a set of guidelines to help overcome problems using tools and techniques from KM.
Motivation to use Online Learning Communities
Authors: Niven Jennifer , Harris Rachel A. , Williams Dorothy
Published: December 2024

This paper details the importance of motivation in driving and developing an online community. Methodological approaches in thisarea are still in development hence this paper outlines the use of retrospective discourse analysis, and the need for stimulated recallto test the motivational factors used and experienced by both tutors and students for an online learning course at The Robert GordonUniversity. It outlines the use of a section of Keller’s ARCS (Attention, Relevance, Confidence, Satisfaction) model in developing acoding scheme and stable background to the research, allowing relatively unbiased testing of the various hypotheses in studying e-learning. Results will ultimately be illustrated through the creation of a motivational framework to aid in the creation of future e-learning communities.
Co-operation between Universities in Web-based Learning - Management Issues
Authors: Reid Austin
Published: December 2024

Based on the case of eight Colleges which cooperated in the delivery of common educational provision across all the Colleges by means of a Web-based learning environment, the paper identifies some of the reasons which lead institutions to engage in web-based learning, the reasons some seek collaborative arrangements and factors which dissuade institutions from participating. It discusses the factors that need to be addressed in reaching a cooperative agreement.
Designing for Interaction
Authors: Sackville Andrew D.
Published: December 2024

A common challenge facing those educators involved in online learning revolves around finding ways of sustaining student activity in asynchronous learning environments. This paper seeks to reflect on the design and evaluation of a number of online programmes which have been run at Edge Hill over the last three years. It will relate the intentions of the programme designers, informed by a common model of pedagogy, to the actual patterns of interaction which took place on the programmes. Using evaluation and action research to inform and amend design has been a feature of the programmes; and the paper concludes that design and redesign are essential but often overlooked components in developing and delivering online learning opportunities.
Networked Learning in the Real World
Authors: Sclater Maddy , Bolander Klara
Published: December 2024

This paper examines the application of collaborative learning strategies advocated for online learning and uncovers what, in practical terms, occurred when students undertook an online module forming part of an MSc in Adult and Continuing Education at Glasgow University. The study reveals a tension between the desire to enable an appreciation of the perceived benefits of collaborative learning on one hand, and the competitive, institutional requirement for individualised assessment on the other. This paper illuminates the collaborative and competitive undercurrents of a process that was revealed to be more complex than the simple achievement it was considered at the outset.
Perceptions of learning and perceptions of being taught
Authors: Toynton Bob
Published: December 2024

This study examines the reactions of a group of adult learners to an interactive website. Through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews, answers were sought to the roles of recognised prior knowledge and tacit knowledge in both intentional and incidental learning within this medium. Previous experience of the medium appears to have little influence on the perceptions of teaching and learning. However, the extent of the learners' pre-knowledge of the subject matter addressed within the site may be important to their perception of the learning environment. This influences their perceptions of what is relevant knowledge and their recognition of knowledge acquisition. That those with most prior knowledge initially failed to recognise learning is explained within a constructivist context. The need to consider the range, and the effects of the range, of adult learner prior knowledge when designing interactive websites is illustrated.