bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Shoulder vibratory exercises improves shoulder external rotation muscle strength and shoulder function: Randomized comparison trial
Authors: Lin Wujian , Wang Weiming , Sun Yiping , You Longfei , Li Yilin , Wu Shaoping , Liao Lingxiao , Andersen Lars Louis , Wang Yuling
Published: July 2023

BACKGROUND: Based on electromyography measurements, shoulder vibratory exercises efficiently stimulate shoulder muscles activity. Yet very few studies have supported that shoulder vibratory exercises increased shoulder muscles strength and function, and the noninferiority compared with conventional elastic resistance exercises remains unknown. OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the effect of vibratory exercises versus conventional elastic resistance exercises with elastic bands on shoulder external rotation muscles strength and functional performance in young adults. METHODS: 26 young adults (7 males and 19 females, with age 23.89 ± 3.02) were recruited and randomly allocated to shoulder vibratory exercises with FLEXI-BAR (FLEXI-BAR group) or conventional resistance exercises with elastic band (TheraBand group) for 3 times/week, 4 weeks totally. Shoulder external rotator muscles strength test and Underkofler softball distance throw test (USDTT) were performed before and after the training period. RESULTS: After 4 weeks training, shoulder external rotator muscles strength increased 22.25 ± 15.06 N (P= 0.004, effect size = 1.48) within FLEXI-BAR group and 22.81 ± 14.94 N (P= 0.007, effect size = 1.53) within TheraBand group. There were no statistically significant differences between groups in the three muscle strength tests (P> 0.65). Regarding shoulder function, FLEXI-BAR exercises increased the throw distance 0.81 ± 0.92 meters in USDTT (P= 0.041, effect size = 0.88) while TheraBand exercise did not (P= 0.284), yet there was no statistically significant between group effects (P= 0.608). CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that shoulder vibratory exercises can improve shoulder muscles strength in young adults and can be a useful alternative to the conventional elastic resistance exercises to improve the shoulder muscles strength and function. This provides therapists with more options in terms of choosing training equipment for rehabilitation programs.
Isokinetic trunk training on pain, disability, and strength in non-specific low back pain patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Reyes-Ferrada W. , Chirosa-Rios L. , Martinez-Garcia D. , Rodríguez-Perea A. , Jerez-Mayorga D.
Published: July 2023

BACKGROUND: Low back pain is one of the leading causes of disability globally, with a high economic and social burden. A decrease or imbalance in trunk strength has been associated with the occurrence of low back pain and its severity. Trunk strength training is helpful in the treatment of Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) patients. However, we do not know the effects of trunk isokinetic training (IKT) on pain intensity, disability, and trunk strength. OBJECTIVE: This systematic review aimed to determine the effects of trunk IKT in NSLBP patients on pain intensity, disability, and trunk flexor and extensor isokinetic strength. METHODS: We searched PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, CENTRAL, and PEDro, from January 2001 until March 2021 and updated to November 2022. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that investigated the effect of IKT in adult participants with NSLBP on pain intensity, disability, or isokinetic trunk strength were included. Mean difference (MD) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were calculated for pain. Bias was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias (RoB) tool and evidence certainty via Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE). RESULTS: Among 1750 retrieved articles, eight were included in this review. Meta-analysis comparing IKT (trunk isokinetic training, n= 134) with control groups (conventional exercises, n= 133) revealed that IKT decreases pain intensity (MD -1.50 (95% CI: -2.60; -0.39)) immediately post-intervention, and one month (MD -1.97 (95% CI: -2.92; -1.03)) and at six months follow-up (MD -2.48 (95% CI: -2.77; -2.19)), although with a very low to low quality according to the GRADE rating. Besides, IKT decreases disability and increases isokinetic trunk strength, but with scant evidence. CONCLUSIONS: Trunk IKT could be a novel clinical tool for pain management in patients with NSLBP, although evidence is scarce. In addition, few RCTs exist for IKT on disability or trunk isokinetic strength in patients with NSLBP. Therefore, further research on this topic is needed.
Magnetic resonance imaging findings related to sacroiliac joint pain in high-performance athletes
Authors: Hangai Mika , Kaneoka Koji , Dohi Michiko , Niitsu Mamoru , Onishi Takahiro , Nakajima Kohei , Okuwaki Toru
Published: July 2023

BACKGROUND: Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction in athletes affects competitiveness. However, the pathology and imaging features have not been clarified. OBJECTIVE: To clarify the association between SIJ pain and MRI findings in high-performance athletes. METHODS: Fifty-two Japanese high-performance athletes with or without SIJ pain were recruited. MRI short tau inversion recovery (STIR) semi-coronal and semi-axial images of their SIJs were taken. The relationships between high-signal changes in MRI-STIR and SIJ pain and pain duration were investigated. Six athletes with continuous SIJ pain were prospectively followed. RESULTS: The proportion of athletes with high-signal changes in the SIJ was significantly higher among athletes with SIJ pain for one month or more (76.9%, 10/13) than among athletes with SIJ pain for less than one month (18.2%, 2/11) and among athletes without SIJ pain (28.6%, 8/28). High-signal changes on painful SIJs were most often present in the sacrum. In three of the six athletes who were prospectively followed, the high-signal area and intensity on MRI both diminished as their symptoms improved. CONCLUSIONS: High-signal changes of the SIJ on MRI-STIR images in high-performance athletes may reflect their SIJ pain.
GA evolved CGP configuration data for digital circuit design on embryonic architecture
Authors: Malhotra Gayatri , Duraiswamy Punithavathi
Published: July 2023

Embryonic architecture that carries self-evolving design with fault tolerant feature is proposed for deep space missions. Fault tolerance is achieved in the embryonic architecture due to its homogeneous structure. The cloning of configuration data or genome data to all the embryonic cells makes each cell capable of selecting required cell function using selective gene. The primary digital circuits of avionics are implemented on the fabric, where the configuration data in Cartesian Genetic Programming (CGP) format is evolved through customized GA. The CGP format is preferred over LUT format for the circuit configuration data due to its fixed data size in case of modular design. Further the CGP format enables fault detection at embryonic cell level as well as logic gate level. The various combinational and sequential circuits like adder, comparator, multiplier, register and counter are designed and implemented on embryonic fabric using Verilog. The circuit performance is evaluated using simulation. The proposed PHsClone genetic algorithm (GA) design with parallel-pipeline approach is to achieve faster convergence. Four concurrent PHsClone GA executions (four parallel threads) achieve convergence for the 10 times faster for a 1-bit adder, and 3 times faster for a 2-bit comparator.
Modelling of photovoltaic cells using Boole’s rule-based multi-objective genetic algorithm implemented in Indoor hardware setup
Authors: IssanRaj R. , Visalakshi S.
Published: July 2023

Triple Diode Solar Cell Module (TDSCM) circuit with nine parameters for various environmental circumstances represents the behavior and practical performance of solar cell.The precise extraction of photovoltaic (PV) module parameters is essential for optimising the energy conversion efficiency of PV systems. Usually the equations describing solar panels are implicit in nature, and parameter extraction has been very complicated. The solar cell is mathematically modelled with nonlinear I-V (Current – Voltage) characteristics behavior, and it cannot be directly determined from the PV’s datasheet due to the lack of data offered by the PV manufacturers. On the basis of the technical datasheet of the photovoltaic module (PV), only four equations can be obtained in single diode, double diode, and triple diode parameters. To be implemented with fifth equation, many researchers have been done with multiple approximations and it becomes with low accuracy, complexity of computation, convergence problem. To resolve these issues, a new multi-objective optimization (GA) genetic algorithm method is prescribed to frame the fifth equation using the Boole rules implemented with the curved area concept. The proposed Boole’s rule based model offers superior non-linearity performance and high precision modelling, and the error shows a significant reduction when compared to the single and double diode approaches used in the existing approach. The effectiveness of the proposed I-V curve characteristics efficiency was improved by the implementation of the proposed Boole’s rule with RMSE error 0.000034.
Gene selection in a gene decision space with application to gene expression data classification
Authors: Wang Yuxian , Li Zhaowen , Zhang Jie , Yu Guangji
Published: July 2023

Gene selection is an important research topic in data mining. A gene decision space means a real-valued decision information system (RVDIS) where objects, conditional attributes and information values are cells, genes and gene expression values, respectively. This paper explores gene selection in a gene decision space based on information entropy and considers its application for gene expression data classification. In the first place, the distance between two cells in a given decision subspace is constructed. In the next place, the binary relations induced by this decision subspace are defined. After that, some information entropy for a gene decision space are investigated. Lastly, several gene selection algorithms in a gene decision space are presented by using the presented information entropy. The presented algorithms are applied to gene expression data classifications. Multiple publicly available gene expression datasets are employed to evaluate the gene selection performances of the proposed algorithms, while two commonly-used classifiers, KNN and CART, are utilized to obtain 10 fold cross validation accuracy of classification (ACC). The classification results demonstrated that the proposed algorithms can lower significantly the number genes selected, achieve the higher ACC, and outperform the other competing methods, such as raw data, Fisher, tSNE, PCA, FMIFRFS and DNEAR, with respect to gene number and ACC.
Inspiratory Muscle Training in Nemaline Myopathy
Authors: van Kleef Esmee S.B. , Langer Daniel , van Engelen Baziel G.M. , Ottenheijm Coen A.C. , Voermans Nicol C. , Doorduin Jonne
Published: July 2023

Background: Respiratory muscle weakness is a common feature in nemaline myopathy. Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) is an intervention that aims to improve inspiratory muscle strength. Objective: The aim of this controlled before-and-after pilot study was to investigate if IMT improves respiratory muscle strength in patients with nemaline myopathy. Methods: Nine patients (7 females; 2 males, age 36.6±20.5 years) with respiratory muscle weakness and different clinical phenotypes and genotypes were included. Patients performed eight weeks of sham IMT followed by eight weeks of active threshold IMT. The patients trained twice a day five days a week for 15 minutes at home. The intensity was constant during the training after a gradual increase to 30% of maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP). Results: Active IMT significantly improved MIP from 43±15.9 to 47±16.6 cmH2O (p = 0.019). The effect size was 1.22. There was no significant effect of sham IMT. Sniff nasal inspiratory pressure, maximal expiratory pressure, spirometry, and diaphragm thickness and thickening showed no significant improvements. Conclusions: This pilot study shows that threshold IMT is feasible in patients with nemaline myopathy and improves inspiratory muscle strength. Our findings provide valuable preliminary data for the design of a larger, more comprehensive trial.
Utility of the workplace participation domain of the Youth and Young-adult Participation and Environment Measure (Y-PEM): Stakeholder’s perspectives
Authors: Shahin Saeideh , Ryan Mallory , DiRezze Briano , Ahmed Sara , Anaby Dana
Published: July 2023

BACKGROUND: Assessing workplace participation of people with disability using measures that can inform practice is vital. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the utility of the Youth and young-adult Participation and Environment Measure’s (Y-PEM) Workplace Participation domain. METHOD: Four focus groups were conducted with 11 stakeholders from different employment-related settings. Open-ended questions regarding Y-PEM’s interpretation, meaning and relevance, drawing on elements of clinical utility, were used. Data were analyzed by two investigators using inductive thematic analysis. RESULTS: Stakeholders’ experience in providing/receiving employment services varied (1– 16 years). Three themes emerged. The Y-PEM captures multiple factors in employment transition; it generates insights and sparks conversations to better appreciate and support individuals’ transitioning to employment. Y-PEM meets the need for tools to guide services of transitioning to employment as it is comprehensive in assessing participation and the environment, can provide a “snapshot” of where the young person is at in their transition, and serves different purposes. The tool provides a “piece of the pie” within this complex process and could be used in conjunction with other tools. CONCLUSION: Y-PEM was perceived as essential, comprehensive, and appropriate for use in clinical and employment-related service contexts to inform practice, and guide stakeholders’ decision-making in facilitating transitioning to employment.
FLAML-Boosted XGBoost Model for Autism Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Performance Evaluation
Authors: Santos Dheiver
Published: July 2023

In this article, we address the challenge of imbalanced classification using automatic machine learning (AutoML) techniques in a case study on autism diagnosis. By leveraging the FLAML library, we demonstrate the process of balancing the dataset, training an XGBoost model, and evaluating its performance using various metrics, such as ROC curve, calibration curve, confusion matrix, and precision-recall curve. The XGBoost model achieves the best error of 0.0077, and the metrics provide a comprehensive view of its discriminative ability, calibration, and overall performance in autism classification.
Mitigasi Getaran dan Suara Dentuman Pada Pipa Discharge Pompa Motor 3 Phase Sistem Air Bersih
Authors: Carmanto Anto , Rozak Ojak Abdul , Sinaga Ronaldo
Published: July 2023

Sistem plumbing gedung bertingkat merupakan salah satu bagian terpenting dalam menyediakan air bersih. Air bersih pertama kali ditampung pada ground water tank, kemudian dikirim ke roof tank menggunakan pompa melalui pipa discharge. Ketika pompa motor induksi 3 fase ON dan OFF, terjadi suara dentuman dan getaran yang keras pada pipa discharge pompa air bersih. Hal ini sebagai permasalahan yang membuat para tenant tidak nyaman dan dapat merusak pipa discharge karena terjadinya benturan akibat perbedaan kecepatan aliran fluida pada komponen pipa discharge atau disebut water hammer. Perlu diperbaiki kecepatan aliran fluidanya agar konstan. Mengubah metode sistem kontrol motor dari pengasutan StarDelta menjadi pengasutan variable speed drive (VSD). Tujuan merubah akselerasi dan deselerasi motor sehingga suara dentuman dan getaran pipa discharge hilang dan tidak terjadi lonjakan (surge) fluida pada pipa discharge. Hasil pengujian pengasutan StarDelta menimbulkan suara dentuman dan getaran baik saat motor ON maupun OFF, sementara pada pengasutan VSD tidak terjadi getaran. Suara dentuman dan getaran akibat sistem pengasutan StarDelta dapat dihilangkan dengan mengubah metode sistem kendali menjadi sistem pengasutan VSD.
The system for automated assessment of knowledge and practical skills in programming
Authors: Zhukov I. A. , Kostyuk Yu. L.
Published: July 2023

The article describes a software package (automated knowledge assessment system) that allows in practice to apply a new type of tasks for automated control of knowledge and skills in programming, based on a constructive-selective method. In such tasks, the student constructs an answer (program) from the proposed components (lines of program code), and the task involves many correct answers. A new type of task allows assessing the knowledge of previously studied algorithms and skills of writing programs, that complement black-box testing. The developed automated control system consists of two subsystems: “Processing” and “Demonstration”. The “Demonstration” subsystem, which is a web application, provides the minimum necessary set of features for using this type of tasks in the educational process, and it also serves as an example that can be used when developing extensions for other systems. The “Processing” subsystem allows integration of a new type of programming tasks into various automated knowledge assessment systems and LMS, if they provide an opportunity for expansion. A teacher creates manually or using the tools developed by the authors of this article a pattern and a list of components before applying a new type of task. A student makes up the answer (program) from the proposed components (lines of program code). The assessment algorithm evaluates the compliance of the student’s answer with the pattern and assesses compliance in the interval [0; 1].
The Republic of Kazakhstan on attracting foreign investmentcurrent policy issues
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Uali Ye.S.
Published: July 2023

The main issue considered in the article is the analysis of the policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan on attracting foreign investment in terms of its attractiveness, the current investment situation in the country and the growth rate of external investments. Consideration of regulatory legal acts in the field of investments in the Republic of Kazakhstan, protection of this industry on a legal basis. Determination of the place of special economic zones in the development of the investment sphere, consideration of its impact on the country’s economy. Determination of the location of existing stock exchanges in Kazakhstan, consideration of measures in the field of attracting investments. Suggestions and comments were made on the consideration of Kazakhstan’s indicators in the world ranking on attracting investments, determining risks and risks of investing in the country. The evaluation of the work of state bodies in the field of attracting investments, the determination of the purpose of the Kazakh Invest company in the field of investments, the provision of scientific proposals is carried out.
Digitalization and regional integration: comparative analysis of the EU and EAEU experience
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Mussina G.S.
Published: July 2023

In the context of global and local geopolitical crises, the introduction of digital technologies into the life of society encourages us to reconsider the course of many processes. The transition to digital public administration, digital business, and digital mobility of citizens is changing the usual approaches to assessing the development of countries and regions of the world. The new opportunities of the digital economy both make it possible to simplify business processes and have potential risks. However, it is obvious that in the context of international integration processes, digital transformation entails the removal of barriers and contributes to the positive implementation of integration tools.This article presents a study of the relationship between digitalization and regional integration based on content analysis and a comparative approach. In particular, the introduction of digital technologies to enhance interaction between countries at the supranational level within the framework of integration associations is assessed on the basis of the cases of the European Union and the Eurasian Economic Union. According to the authors, the use of digital cooperation tools, the opportunities that the Internet and digitalization bring have a positive economic and social effect. At the national level, the development of innovations and new technologies is stimulated, at the supranational level, areas of cooperation are expanding, trade processes are intensifying, and procedures for the movement of people, goods, and services are simplified. In addition, investments in the IT sector can generally provide GDP growth for both countries and regional associations. In this regard, it is concluded that it is necessary to use digitalization as a new tool for strengthening integration processes and for ensuring the sustainable development of regions.
The role and significance of Amir Timur in the historical policy of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Nurbayev Zh.Ye. , Kiyubek Zh.Zh. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Published: July 2023

This article is devoted to the process of historical policy of independent Uzbekistan on the example of the character of Amir Temur. The purpose of the article is to identify features in the description and dissemination of the picture of Amir Temur by the official authorities through the construction of monuments, the celebration of anniversaries, as well as the study of the national hero by Uzbek and foreign researchers to determine the main directions of historical policy in modern Uzbekistan. The authors of this article tried to use the example of Amir Temur to show the reasons and mechanisms for the introduction of this image into the historical consciousness of the younger generation. The analysis of school and university textbooks and guides on the history of Uzbekistan, printed at different times, shows that the great ancestor of the Uzbek people becomes a symbol of national statehood and is actively used in the process of nation-building. The era of Amir Temur is directly connected with the Golden Horde and Moghulistan, which existed on the territory of modern Kazakhstan, so the importance of studying this period becomes obvious. These factors can explain the relevance of this process in the Central Asian countries, which have one common history and the need to create a historically important character to define statehood and nation-building.
The role and significance of Manas in the national construction of Kyrgyzstan
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Ospanova A.N. , Olchikenova G.K. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Published: July 2023

The article discusses the importance of Manas in the national construction of Kyrgyzstan. Manas is an epic poem about the legendary hero named Manas, who led the Kyrgyz people in the fight against foreign invaders. The epic is considered a national treasure and an integral part of the country’s cultural heritage. Manas played an important role in the nation-building of Kyrgyzstan, as it was used as a symbol of national unity and pride and was incorporated into various aspects of Kyrgyz culture and society. In addition, Manas was used as a means of education and preservation of culture. Although the historical accuracy of the epic Manas is disputed in the article, the fact that it reflects the life and struggle of the Kyrgyz people of the Manas era shows that it is based on real events. In various spheres of society, the glorification of Manas was seen as a way to strengthen national identity and promote a sense of unity among the Kyrgyz people. The article discusses ways to glorify Manas, including renaming streets, squares and airports in honor of Manas, as well as the presence of monuments and sculptures throughout Kyrgyzstan.
Elections of rural akims: new electoral reform
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Bolysbek M.A. , Bulegenova B.B. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Published: July 2023

The article describes the election system of rural akims in the Republic of Kazakhstan since 2021 and examines the technologies of pre-election campaigning from the point of view of electing village akims. During the elections of akims, the main attention is paid to the need to agitate the electoral system of akims. The scientific novelty of the article lies in the study of the main problems of campaigning activities of rural leaders in the electoral process.The authors argue that the direct elections of rural akims are a very important event, marking a completely new stage in the modernization of the local self-government system. The innovation of the bill is the introduction of elections of rural akims by secret ballot on the basis of universal, equal and immediate suffrage, as well as the introduction of the procedure for nominating candidates through political parties and self-nomination.Direct elections of rural akims provide an opportunity for citizens to actively exercise their constitutional rights, increase their understanding of the needs and problems of local executive bodies, and fully implement the concept of a «listening state».
Modernization of humanities and political sciences in Turkiye in the works of Zeki Velidi Togan
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Egamberdiyev M.Sh. , Turgunbayev I.Ye. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Published: July 2023

This article examines Z.V. Togan’s intellectual development and thoughts about Turkic unity as a scientist who made significant contributions to the development of Turkish historical science. He is recognized as one of the most well-known historians of Turkiye and the Turkic peoples in general. He was a pioneer in the development of historical science in the Republic of Turkiye. The articles of Türk Yurdu journal need special attention because they explain his research methodologies in detail. He underlined the need of working with multinational experts and understanding several languages. Z.V. Togan traveled to Europe for political reasons and found great success. After achieving international renown, he returned to Turkiye to teach at Istanbul University. This accelerated the evolution of Turkish historiography. Z.V. Togan urged that Turkish historians’ works to be translated into Western languages and be objective in their coverage of historical events. He is a scientist who was well-versed in Turkic history and worked for their cultural unity. His ideas and concepts are well tracked in his essays in such journals as Türk Yurdu, Yurt Bilgisi, Orhun. His work titled Tarihte Usul is now a reference book for many scientists, highlighting theories and approaches for examining genuine historical problems.
A sight on the Kazakh prose within the context of Turkiye turkology
Authors:   Nevshehir Haji Bektash Veli University, Nakhanova L.A. , Ak M. ,   Nevshehir Haji Bektash Veli University
Published: July 2023

A story, or in other words, a set of narratives in the form of prose conveys real or near-real events or fictions. Almost every nation has its own unique sense of story and storytelling. Every nation wants to build an identity for itself and to create this identity, it uses its culture as a material and realizes it in various expressions. These narratives are first verbal and then standardization continue to live in a written form. People have stereotyped their narratives, which they have progressed in writing form over time, on the basis of storytelling. The culture, religion and language of the Kazakh people are reflected very effectively through “äñgimeler”. “Äñgimeler” means stories which Turkish equivalent of this word pronounced as “hikaye”. Carrying traces of the wars, famines, cultural and national consciousness of the Kazakh people in their past, the äñgimes are a kind of identity of the Kazakh nation. The storytelling of the Kazakh nation, like most nations, first started with oral literature, then it was passed to written literature in the context of the stories being permanent. In this study, it is aimed to give information about the storytelling journey of the Kazakh people from past to present.
Essence and basic concepts of nation-building
Authors:   Kyzylorda Bolashak University, Nassimov M.O.
Published: July 2023

Nation-building is closely connected with the development of state-building. The protection of important dimensions of nation-building is not only the responsibility of the state but also the civic duty and responsibility of all members of society. Nation-building is one of the most pressing issues in the context of globalization. Therefore, the problem of nation-building and identity preservation is very relevant in the context of globalization. The article analyzes the essence and basic concepts of nation-building. The purpose of the article is to systematize the conclusions related to the concept of nation-building. In the work, in which the theoretical analysis of the problem was carried out, the methods of bibliographic, descriptive, systemic, comparative, and conceptual analysis were used. Particular attention was paid to the keyword «Nation-building in Kazakhstan». The article reveals the connection of nation-building with other concepts, such as nationality, identity, and film production. Thanks to the lessons given by history and ideology, the importance of developing nation-building has been proven by the author.
Pengaruh Latihan Kick to Various Targets Menggunakan Media Kardus Berwarna Terhadap Hasil Ketepatan Shooting Pada Klub Futsal Olet FC
Authors: Wadidi Wako , Nordiansyah Shally , Prasetyo Dyas Andry
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Latihan Kick To Various Targets Menggunakan Media Kardus Berwarna Terhadap Hasil Ketepatan Shooting Menggunakan Kaki Bagian Dalam Pada Klub Futsal OLET FC dan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh latihan tersebut. Metode penelitian ini mengunakan kuantitatif dengan desain One-Group Pretest-Postest Design. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah tendangan shooting ke arah gawang futsal yang sudah di beri angka. Sampel penelitan ini adalah pemain klub futsal OLET FC yang berjumlah 20 orang. Hasil penelitian berdasarkan nilai distribusi t hitung lebih besar dari t tabel (26,949 2,086) maka Ha diterima dan Ho ditolak serta peningkatan yang terjadi sebesar 16,48 %. Kesimpulannya adalah ada Pengaruh Latihan Kick To Various Targets Menggunakan Media Kardus Berwarna Terhadap Hasil Ketepatan Shooting Menggunakan Kaki Bagian Dalam Pada Klub Futsal OLET FC.
Tingkat Motivasi Belajar pada Mahasiswa Pendidikan Jasmani dalam Mata Kuliah Pembelajaran Sepakbola Berbasis Online pada Masa Pandemi Covid 19
Authors: Pitaloka Indah Zean , Rohyana Aang , Agustryani Resty
Published: July 2023

Pembelajaran yang dilaksanakan secara online membuat mahasiswa harus mempelajari materi praktik yang diberikan secara mandiri untuk memenuhi kebutuhan psikomotornya. Sementara itu mata kuliah pembelajaran sepakbola ini merupakan olahraga kelompok yang membutuhkan adanya kerjasama dalam melaksanakannya dan hal hal lainnya yang menyangkut tentang dua orang atau lebih. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk melihat seberapa besar tingkat motivasi belajar pada mahasiswa pendidikan jasmani dalam mata kuliah pembelajaran sepakbola berbasis online pada masa pandemi covid 19. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif. Pada penelitian ini memiliki populasi mahasiswa jurusan pendidikan jasmani Universitas Siliwangi sebanyak 230 orang dengan jumlah sampel 139, penentuan hasil sampel menggunakan rumus Isaac Michael dengan penyerataan sampel kelasnya menggunakan proportionate stratified random sampling. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa tingkat motivasi belajar mahasiswa pendidikan jasmani sebesar 73% berkategori tinggi.
Keunggulan Variasi Intratask untuk Pembelajaran Dribble Basket
Authors: Sofyan Davi
Published: July 2023

Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui keunggulan intratask variation terhadap peningkatan hasil belajar dribble siswa. Intratask variation merupakan upaya guru memodifikasi aktivitas pembelajaran menjadi dua kelompok, membedakan kelompok yang keterampilan rendah dan kelompok keterampilan tinggi. Sehingga kelompok yang memiliki keterampilan tinggi menjadi lebih terampil, dan kelompok yang memiliki keterampilan rendah menjadi lebih bisa. Metode yang digunakan adalah eksperimen, peneliti menggunakan one group pretest-postest design. Sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 42 siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui tes dribble zig-zag selama 30 detik yang diberikan pada saat pretest dan posttest. Instrumen dalam penelitian ini menggunakan rubik penilaian dribble. Berdasarkan hasil pengolahan dan analisis data dari hasil tes awal melalui tes dribble bola basket haisl dari pretest menunjukkan angka 209 dan pada posttest menunjukkan angka 286. Menghasilkan rata-rata pretest 4,9762 dan posttest 6,8095. Dan mendapatkan hasil presentase 18,3%. Kesimpulan penelitian intratask variation dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar dribble bola basket.
Tingkat Kondisi Fisik Atlet Pencak Silat di Sekolah Khusus Olahragawan Internasional (SKOI) Kalimantan Timur
Authors: Pamungkas Nizar Putra , Mahardhika Nanda Alfian
Published: July 2023

Tujuan penelitannya yaitu untuk mengetahui kondisi fisik atlet pencak silat Sekolah Khusus Olahragawan Internasional (SKOI) Kalimantan Timur. Komponen pengukuran yang dinilai meliputi kondisi secara fisik didalamnya adalah kekuatan pada otot lengan serta perut, lari cepat jarak 20 meter, lalu kelihaian, serta kekuatan pada tungkai.Penelitian memiliki jenis deskriptif bersifat kuantitatif dengan metode berbentuk survei, serta  teknik pengumpulan data memakai test serta pengukuran. Sampel penelitian yakni atlet pencak silat SKOI sejumlah 17 sebagai atlet siswa. Instrumennya yaitu; (1) Sit and Reach yang mengukur kemampuan melalui kelentukan batang segi tubuh serta sendi bagian panggul dengan cara melaksanakan duduk serta jangkau, (2) kecepatannya menggunakan pengukuran test berlari 20 meter bersatuan detik, (3) kekuatan (power) pada tungkainya dengan pengukuran vertical jump bersatuan centimeter, (4) daya tahannya diukur dengan MFT.Hasil Penelitiannya yaitu tingkat kondisi fisik atlet pencak silat Sekolah Khusus Olahragawan Internasional (SKOI) Kalimantan Timur dengan persentase 76.5%. Adapun hasil secara keseluruhan yakni sebagai berikut: Kategori baik sekali 0%, kategori baik 17.6%, kategori sedang 76.5% dan kategori kurang 5.9%, serta kategori yang kurang sekali 0%. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini yaitu masuk dalam kategori sedang
Why Does the Attack Helicopter Have More Survival Ability than the Armed Utility Helicopter?
Authors: Szilvássy László
Published: July 2023

The author highlights the difference between attack and armed utility helicopters and supports this with professional arguments. He also presents the most common weapon systems of combat helicopters. Points out that an armed transport helicopter or multipurpose helicopter cannot substitute attack helicopters at all.
Worship Contextualization in Seventh-day Adventist Ethnic Congregations in São Paulo
Authors:   Brazil Adventist University, Britis Christian , Dias Marcelo ,   Brazil Adventist University
Published: July 2023

This article offers an example of Adventist ethnic churches in São Paulo. Next, it analyzes the contextualization of worship among those groups. Finally, it explores contextualization possibilities in the face of the growing missionary challenges in these urban contexts of cultural plurality. The data was collected in three ways: (1) exchange of e-mails with current pastors of nine contextual projects; (2) ethnographic observations in two of the contextual projects (the Korean church and the Chinese Adventist community of São Paulo) at the time of an internship in 2020; and (3) bibliographic review. The analysis and evaluation of the projects was based on the Institute of World Mission’s description of contextualized worship, which includes six aspects: architecture, music, prayer models, teaching initiatives, ways to show reverence, and types of meetings. Four more aspects were also added—language, pastor, objects for rites, and public (former religion), which were considered as equally relevant and important for the research.
Intercultural Mentorship as a Leadership Role
Authors:   Middle East University, Nae Daniel
Published: July 2023

Intercultural mentorship requires special knowledge, skills, and attitudes (Osula and Irvin 2009; Dominguez Garcia 2012:109-116; Crutcher 2006:67- 74). Leader mentoring in intercultural contexts entails a way of living that inspires the mentee to develop a “similar mentoring mindset” (Rayford 2014:15). This article describes the importance of intercultural mentoring as a leadership role. The study starts with an evaluation of Osuna and Irvin’s model of cultural awareness. Then, it explores the concept of intercultural competence in mentoring, describes and illustrates the leader mentoring relationship in an intercultural context, and applies the concept to a university setting.
Seroepidemiology of Toxoplasmosis in Pregnant Women Referring to the Pregnancy Care Center of Ramsar
Authors:   Department of Medical Parasitology, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Shabanian Hamzeh , Jafari-Shakib Reza ,   Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Sharifdini Meysam ,   Department of Medical Parasitology, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Atrkar-Roshan Zahra ,   Department of Biostatistics, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Majidi-Shad Bijan ,   Department of Medical Parasitology, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
Published: July 2023

Background Toxoplasmosis is a common parasitic infection with high prevalence and worldwide distribution. It may cause severe disease in the fetus of newly infected pregnant women. Objective This study aimed to evaluate the seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis and its related risk factors among pregnant women in Ramsar city, Mazandaran province, north of Iran, from October 2017 to March 2018. Methods In this analytical-cross sectional study, specific anti-Toxoplasma gondii IgG and IgM antibodies were measured in 191 pregnant women by ELISA method. The length of T. gondii infection was estimated by the IgG avidity test. Demographic and behavioral information about pregnant women and possible risk factors of toxoplasmosis were collected through interviews. Results Specific IgG antibody against T. gondii was detected in 46.1% and IgM in 5.8% and both IgG and IgM antibodies were detected in 4.7% of pregnant women. The IgG avidity test did not show any acute case of toxoplasmosis. None of the demographic characteristics, such as age, occupation, place of residence, education, income, trimester of pregnancy, frequency of pregnancy, and history of abortion was correlated with toxoplasmosis. Moreover, behavioral characteristics, such as the source of consumed water, contact with soil, presence of cats in the household, consumption of vegetables, type of meat consumed, and the way of cooking meat had no significant correlation with toxoplasmosis seropositivity. Conclusion More than half of the pregnant women (54%) were toxoplasmosis-free and therefore at risk of acquiring this infection. Increasing the knowledge of pregnant women about toxoplasmosis prevention may reduce the risk of this infection during pregnancy.
Effect of Periodontitis and Periodontal Treatment on Positive Acute Phase Proteins
Authors:   Department of Periodontics, Dental Sciences Research Center, School of Dentistry, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Salari Ashkan , Norouzi Vanousheh ,   Department of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Naser Alavi Fereshteh ,   Department of Operative Dentistry, Dental Sciences Research Center, School of Dentistry, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
Published: July 2023

Background Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease with the production of cytokines that can lead to local and systemic inflammatory responses. On the other hand, during systemic inflammation in the body, the levels of acute phase proteins (APPs) can change. APPs include positive and negative types, which in response to inflammatory conditions, the concentration of positive types increases and negative types decreases. Therefore, examining changes in APPs can be used as a marker during periodontitis and periodontal treatment. Objective The purpose of this review article was to investigate the effect of periodontitis and periodontal treatment on positive APPs. The distinguishing feature of this article is the investigation of the effect of periodontal disease and its treatment on positive APPs. In addition, the introduction of new positive APPs in the future can be used to conduct new studies. Methods In this study, the keywords periodontitis, acute phase proteins, periodontal debridement, and inflammation mediators in English were searched in Google Scholar and PubMed and Scopus databases from 2000 to 2022. Among the found articles, finally, 65 related articles were selected and reviewed. Results Periodontal treatment can reduce the levels of positive APPs increased during periodontitis. Conclusion Periodontitis as an inflammatory disease can lead to changes in the levels of positive APPs leading to an increase in the levels of these proteins. Periodontal treatment, which includes non-surgical treatment (the first step of periodontal treatment and the gold standard of this treatment is scaling above and below the gums and leveling the root surfaces to remove etiological factors) and, if necessary, surgical treatment can lead to the reduction of their levels.
Evaluation of the Effects of Different Crosslinking Technologies on Hyaluronic Acid Behavior-study of Five Hyaluronic Acid Gels Available in Iran Market
Authors:   Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Aghsami Mehdi , Shariatpanahi Marjan ,   Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Montazeri Hamed ,   Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Mottaghi-Dastjerdi Negar ,   Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: July 2023

Background The rheologic, mechanical, and pharmacological characteristics of hyaluronic acid (HA) gels vary in terms of their specific crosslinking technologies. Objective To evaluate the various characteristics of selected HA gels available in Iran, using simple, inexpensive, and reproducible experimental tests are necessary to better understand their appropriateness for specific indications. Methods The HA gels produced by various crosslinking technologies were evaluated by three experiments, including cohesivity, resistance to stretch, and microscopic examination. The gels subjected to these experiments in this study included Neuramis, Desirial, Belotero, Restylane, and Juvéderm. Results We found that cohesivity was different among the gels so that Desirial was the least cohesive and Belotero was the most cohesive gel. Other HA gels were observed as partially cohesive. The resistance to stretch test confirmed the cohesivity results and Belotero had the most significant resistance. Microscopic examination of the HA gels showed HA particles of varying distribution and size. Belotero and Desirial were the gels with no particles visible under the microscope. Conclusion Simple and inexpensive laboratory tests help to understand the way that they can affect the specific gel performance, and may be beneficial for physicians to decide on the best product for a particular therapeutic indication.
Bacterial Microorganisms in Definitive Neonatal Sepsis
Authors:   Department of Pediatrics, School of medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran., Boskabadi Hassan , Zakerihamidi Maryam ,   Department of Midwifery, School of Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon Branch, Tonekabon, Iran., Bagheri Fatemeh ,   Department of Nursing, School of Medical Sciences, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran., Taghipour Ali ,   Department of Health and Epidemiology, School of Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Published: July 2023

Background The proper diagnosis and treatment of neonatal sepsis is done depends on the understanding of its causative organisms. Objective The present study aimed to investigate the types of microorganisms in definitive neonatal sepsis. Methods Neonatal sepsis is a serious infectious disease with high mortality. And its diagnosed by blood culture. It includes early (appearance of clinical symptoms from birth to the third-seventh day) and late (from the third day to the twenty-eighth day) types with specific and sometimes common clinical symptoms. This cross-sectional study was performed on 266 neonates hospitalized with definitive sepsis in Ghaem Hospital in Mashhad from 2010 to 2020 using available sampling method. Infants suspected of bacterial infection who had positive blood cultures were included in the study. Type of bacterial organism, time of sepsis, main causes of death and need for mechanical ventilation were evaluated. Results Eighty eight neonates had early sepsis and 197 neonates had late sepsis. The bacterial organism of early sepsis was gram negative as 70.1% and in late sepsis was gram negative as 77.1%. The most common causes of early sepsis were Klebsiella pneumonia 21 cases (23.9%), Staphylococcus epidermis 16 cases (18.2%) and 10 cases (11.4%) E. coli . And the most common causes of late sepsis were K. pneumonia 35 cases (25.4%), Enterobacter aeroginosa 25(18.1%), S. epidermis 12(8.7%) and E. coli 11(8%). Conclusion K. pneumonia, S. epidermis and E. coli were three most common organisms in early neonatal sepsis and K. pneumonia, S. epidermis and Enterobacter were the most common organisms in late neonatal sepsis.