bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Van wie heeft u een foto op uw boksbal hangen? Extraction from NPs in Dutch
Authors: Bouma Gosse , Van Noord Gertjan
Published: April 2024

This paper presents arguments from a corpus study that confirm the claim by Jack Hoeksema that extraction from PPs and subjects is possible in Dutch. Hoeksema presents data involving relative clauses. but we show that similar cases can be found in WH-questions as well. The suggestion that these are restricted to PP-arguments of a noun is problematic, however, as there are no clear tests for distinguishing PP-arguments of a noun from PP-adjuncts.
When less is more
Authors: Nerbonne John
Published: April 2024

The grammatical ambition to distinguish well-formed from ill-formed structures very often leads to more complicated analyses, which in turn can impede the use of analyses in further studies.  We argue thus that less ambitious and less complicated analyses can often provide more scientific insight. Two concrete cases are presented where less discriminating analyses enabled interesting investigations. In one case it was fortunate that the researchers could appeal an external, quantitative standard of quality to justify the simplification. At the risk of platitude, we conclude by confirming that the pursuit of simplicity shouldn’t be exaggerated.
Prosodic disambiguation and the scope ambiguity of sentences with negation and disjunction in Dutch
Authors: Van Hout Angeliek , Kisjes Jelle , Cochard Antoine , Gulás Máté , Hoeksema Jack , Pagliarini Elena , Slim Mieke Sarah , Van Wijk Annika , Surányi Balázs
Published: April 2024

Work on the prosody-semantics interface has established that prosody can disambiguate sentences, including constructions with a scopal interaction of two logical connectives. Our study presents a novel case, investigating the effect of prosody on the interaction of sentences with negation and disjunction in Dutch. In a perception experiment 46 adult native speakers of Dutch took a forced-choice selection task for Dutch sentences similar to Some children don’t like red or blue. They were given stories that focused on the OR narrow scope (‘neither A nor B’) or the OR wide scope reading ('not A or not B’) and had to select one of two audio recordings of the same sentence that differed prosodically. For the OR narrow scope reading, participants strongly preferred a prosodic contour with neutral accent on OR, whereas for the OR wide scope reading they preferred a rise-fall contour with a pause before OR. These patterns show that prosody plays a role in distinguishing the two readings. This finding contributes new insights from prosody about the nature of a typological distinction between languages where some, like Dutch, prefer the OR narrow scope reading and others the OR wide scope reading.
Conceptualizing and integrating intercultural communicative competence in the English Language Teaching
Authors: Abidin M. Zaenal , Faresta Rangga Alif , Malisa Malisa , Narayana I Gede Perdana Putra , Fitriani Lina Ulfa , Andika Jeffri Dian , Waly Muchamad Muchibbuddin
Published: April 2024

Numerous higher education institutions prepare students English skills for life and jobs in a globalized world in light of current developments in international education. For many universities, they entails expanding educational exchange opportunities for domestic and international students, internationalizing the curriculum and campus, and helping students achieve intercultural competency. This research explored the concept of intercultural communicative competence in the teaching of the English language. It articulated the Byram’s framework. This research was a literature study with descriptive qualitative research and the latest literature review to illustrate the importance of integrating intercultural communicative competence (ICC) to the instructor in English learning and teaching. Some collection and review of references through scientific literature sources related to ICC and the integration in English language teaching keywords were addressed. As for the author's reference sources, they were determined from 2015 to 2023. The results of the study showed that the promoting and conceptualizing ICC in English classroom practice to the teacher has an important role in helping students achieve and develop learning activities that can be practiced directly by students in everyday life. Moreover, it was also mentioned that integrating the framework of the proposed concept into English Language Teaching (ELT) could help students develop their linguistic, intercultural competence, and sociocultural skills to communicating in proper English in appropriate real-life situations, and raised the teachers’ awareness.
Religious reality in short stories with the theme of the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Ulya Chafit , Suwandi Sarwiji , Wardani Nugraheni Eko , Setiyoningsih Titi , Putri Ulfa Rizqi , Liliani Else
Published: April 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, short story literary works emerged with the theme of the pandemic. This short story raises the theme of the pandemic and, at the same time, provides an overview of the religious realities that occurred during the pandemic. The pandemic creates new problems at the level of the religious habits. This is a dilemma faced by the Indonesian people. The reality of religion during the pandemic can be seen in the rituals of worship and religious habits. This research aims to describe the reality of religion during the pandemic in short stories with the theme of the COVID-19 pandemic. The data source in this research is nine short stories with the theme of the COVID-19 pandemic published in online media (suaramerdeka.com, republika.com, and cerpenmu.com) in the period 2020-2021. The selection of the nine short stories was based on a purposive sampling technique with a focus on novice writers. The technique used in this research is note-taking, which involves the writer reading and recording the findings of religious realities in short stories with the theme of the COVID-19 pandemic. The results of this research show two aspects of religious reality in short stories with the theme of the COVID-19 pandemic, namely worship rituals and religious habits. The reality of religion in worship rituals in short stories with the theme of the COVID-19 pandemic is to invite people to use religion to resolve the pandemic without worsening conditions. Meanwhile, the reality of religious diversity in religious habits shows the phenomenon of people still trying to realize religious habits during Eid by paying attention to the health protocols that apply amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The critical thinking research trend in Indonesia’s language education journals
Authors: Zikrullah Muhammad , Azhari Azhari
Published: April 2024

In the 21st century, education aims to develop research writing skills for critical thinking, emphasizing creative, collaborative, and communicative thinking skills in all programs. The study aims to gather information about a variety of studies discussing critical thinking skills in Indonesia using content analysis in many scientific language education journals published in Indonesia. This study used content analysis. Data were obtained by collecting papers that had been published in language education publications across Indonesia from 2016 to 2023, reading carefully, classifying based on the research instrument, and data was analyzed using classical content analysis technique.  The results of this study, there have been more publications over the last three years that highlight critical thinking abilities. The majority of the research design used in those papers was quantitative. Furthermore, the most targeted subjects and materials were "language acquisition" and senior high school students in their tenth grade. The most widely used data analysis technique and instrument were the t-test and the test. The study suggests future studies to enhance critical thinking skills by expanding research writing options, selecting appropriate data collection instruments, validating findings, and using precise data analysis methods.
PERSPECTIVES OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN DIY PROVINCE ON E-SPORT
Authors: Kurniawan Faidillah , Sumaryanto Sumaryanto , Hidayatullah Muhammad Furqon , Kristiyanto Agus , Riyadi Slamet
Published: April 2024

This study aims to explore the perspectives of high school students in DIY towards e-sports. The research found that the majority of students had a positive view, recognizing it as a legitimate form of competition and a thriving industry. However, some students expressed concern about the negative effects of excessive gaming, such as addiction and social isolation.This study uses exploratory research methods. Exploratory research explores new knowledge to try to discover existing or potential problems. The sample used was high school students in DIY, totaling 276 people with 188 male students and 88 female students. The research instrument used was a questionnaire distributed in the form of a Google form.The results of this study showed that 68.1% were male and 31.9% female. Of the total number of students who actively played e-sports 48.9% and 51.1% did not actively play. esport can improve English proficiency with 68.1% disagreeing at 6.4%. The students also like watching matches through the livestream platform 51.1% and disagree 17%. E-sports can also be said to be a promising field of work by agreeing at 57.4%, on the other hand disagreeing at 4.3%. Students also like to play e-sports with an agree rate of 61.7%, although those who disagree are 6.4%. e-sports can be categorized as sports with the number agreeing at 61.7%, and those who disagree are 2.1%. The students also agreed with e-sports they got a lot of acquaintances with a rate of 59.6% and disagreed with 6.4%.
Metode Pelatihan Pembuatan Edugame dalam Pembelajaran Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Dwiningrum Siti Irene Astuti , Rukiyati Rukiyati , Murti Rahayu Condro , Setyawan Siti Luzviminda Harum Pratiwi , Utami Anindita Ayu Nisa
Published: April 2024

Tingkat literasi di Indonesia menurut UNESCO masih relatif rendah, dengan indeks minat baca sebesar 0,001. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa hanya satu dari 10.000 anak di Indonesia yang tertarik untuk membaca. Meningkatkan literasi merupakan hal yang menantang karena membutuhkan strategi yang komprehensif, terutama terkait dengan literasi budaya. Peningkatan literasi budaya dipengaruhi oleh proses pembelajaran. Siswa yang memiliki literasi budaya yang baik akan memiliki modal dalam belajar dan siap menghadapi tantangan masa depan yang berkaitan dengan keragaman budaya. Kemampuan beradaptasi dalam pembelajaran menjadi aspek penting yang harus dimiliki oleh guru dan siswa di era Revolusi Industri Keempat. Kemampuan guru sekolah dasar dalam beradaptasi dengan perangkat teknologi mempengaruhi kemampuan literasi digital. Oleh karenanya, resiliensi diperlukan untuk beradaptasi secara positif di era digital ketika dihadapkan pada berbagai macam persoalan. Tujuan dari PKM ini adalah untuk membantu Kelompok Kerja Guru Sekolah Dasar (KKG SD) dalam meningkatkan resiliensi dan literasi digital siswa di Kabupaten Bantul, DIY.
Exploring Socioeconomic Landscape: A survey dataset analysis of household income among Malaysian public higher learning institution students
Authors: Abu Roziya , Chuah Soo Cheng , Adam Ainul Azreen , Mohamed Sayuti Nazura , Jit Singh Keshminder Singh , Noh Nita Zairina
Published: April 2024

This study focuses on the socioeconomic aspects of household income among students in Malaysian Public Higher Learning Institutions. This study employs a survey research design with 30,527 respondents from 14 states in Malaysia. The findings reveal various income brackets and shed light on the financial challenges students face while pursuing higher education. This study emphasizes the importance of understanding socioeconomic dynamics within higher education institutions to address equity gaps and enhance support for students from diverse economic backgrounds. It provides a framework for targeted interventions and policies to promote equal opportunities and inclusive learning environments in Malaysia's public higher education institutions.
Challenges in Digital Humanities Librarianship Implementations: A systematic literature review
Authors: Raslin Nurbasyirah , Abdullah Sani Mad Khir Johari , Shaifuddin Norshila
Published: April 2024

Digital Humanities (DH) librarianship involves supporting researchers, students, and faculty in using digital tools to engage cultural artifacts and digital resources. This specialized role within librarianship comes with some of the challenges. A systematic literature review has been done to recognize the challenges that come along the way, such as Collaboration and Evaluation of Digital Scholarship. 50 articles have been identified, as a result, only 28% out of 50 papers, or 14 publications, were ultimately chosen as being appropriate for the analysis step. This literature review's objective is to identify the challenges encountered by implementing Digital Humanities Librarianship.
A Qualitative Analysis of the Perceptions of Knowledge Management Practices in a Public Utility Organisation
Authors: Abd Kadir Irwan Kamaruddin , Zeinuddin Aizat Syafiq , Mohd Yunus Alwi , Ab Rahman Azmi
Published: April 2024

This study aims to determine what procurement professionals think are important and inspiring parts of an organisation's Knowledge Management (KM) plan. This study completed the indicated goal with one case study. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data and analyse it using content analysis. The primary motivations for implementing Knowledge Management were managerial concern and dedication to a knowledgeable staff. This study found that respondents had average management expertise. The study also found that senior management should commit to comprehensive knowledge management methods and believed to commit to them to support worker empowerment. More resources are needed to train and teach Knowledge Management strategies to enhance commitment.
Video Surveillance System Usage in Preventing Crime: Preliminary findings from Malaysia
Authors: A. Sukor Mohd Ramdzan , Saiful Bahry Farrah Diana , Khan Mazlina Pati
Published: April 2024

The preliminary study focuses on two key aspects of crime prevention via Video Surveillance Systems (VSS) and the specific context of VSS deployment in Malaysia. The study employs interviews as a method of data collection and a thematic content analysis approach to data analysis. The research findings highlight the VSS's effectiveness in solving crime cases, satisfaction among participants using VSS, limited expertise and skills in video analysis, and the high costs associated with the installation. Future studies should delve deeper into the regional impacts of video surveillance on crime rates in Malaysia and investigate the integration of emerging technologies' effectiveness.
Assessing the Relationship between Competencies and Personal Qualities towards Organizational Performance
Authors: Amdan Anum Shafeera , Samsudin Ahmad Zam Hariro , Ahmad Kassim Norliya
Published: April 2024

This study examines the relationship between librarian’s competencies and personal qualities towards the organization's performance. There are three competencies’ dimensions described in this study, namely the technical skills, human skills, and conceptual skills. Conversely, the ten personal qualities dimension of librarians are achiever, able to take control, self-awareness, innovate, risk taker, open-minded, responsible, social, courteous, and ambitious. A questionnaire was used as the main instrument in gathering data, and a total of 634 respondents were involved in this survey. A survey instrument with a seven-point interval scale was built around nine competencies and ten personal qualities variables.
Entre o ópio e o numinoso
Authors: Laranjeira Gisele Cristina
Published: April 2024

O artigo reflete sobre o tabu entre ciência e fé, colocando-se frente à pergunta “afinal, religião faz bem?”. Para elaborar uma resposta possível, o texto primeiro abordou uma proposta conceitual sobre religião, religiosidade e experiência religiosa e como esses conceitos são construídos de forma interligada na psique humana. Com base na obra de Jung, o texto assume o termo religiosidade como expressão de um instinto psíquico, a partir da compreensão desse espaço como inato na psique humana, o texto discutiu o lugar da experiência religiosa individual, referenciando a construção da religião como uma resposta institucionalizada. Para melhor elaboração do potencial significativo social dessa formalização da experiência religiosa em religião, utilizou-se a teoria de universo simbólico, de Berger e Luckmann, que trabalha aquilo que se entende como crença enquanto uma forma de confecção de realidade, individual e coletiva. Em conclusão, mostra-se a impossibilidade de uma resposta que finde a discussão sobre os efeitos da religião na saúde mental de um indivíduo ou sociedade, uma vez que essas qualidades são essencialmente subjetivas a cada experiência e seus atores e, por tal, não cabem nos extremos de bem ou mal absolutos.
Coliform Bacteria Contamination of Water Resources and Implications on Public Health in Fako Division, South West Region, Cameroon
Authors: Banseka Yenlajai JaneFrances , Tume Suiven John Paul
Published: April 2024

Bacteriological contamination of water sources, often due to improper handling of human waste, poses significant public health risks. This study investigates coliform bacteria contamination in water sources across the Fako Division of Cameroon. Twenty water samples were collected from various sources, including streams, community water, springs, boreholes, and wells, and analyzed for total coliforms using Violet-Red-Bile-Lactose (VRBL) Agar. Additionally, 352 household questionnaires were administered in four towns to assess water resource contamination. Results showed detectable coliform bacteria in 19 samples during the rainy and 15 during the dry seasons. Runoff during the wet season carries terrestrial biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes into surface water bodies, while some infiltrate porous geology, polluting groundwater. Bacterial pollutants from dumpsites and human waste contribute to critical health issues like typhoid fever and gastroenteritis. Recommendations include landfilling with daily operations to minimize pollution, operational monitoring of domestic water systems, and integrated water quality management strategies. Participatory waste management involving administrators, stakeholders, and the population is crucial to minimize water contamination.
Home-Based Appetite-Guided Weaning of Enteral Nutrition of Infants with Congenital Heart Disease: A Preliminary Clinical Observation
Authors: Grentz Lisa , Furfari Kristin , Keifer Rebekah
Published: April 2024

Infants with a critical congenital heart defect are at high-risk for feeding difficulties, often necessitating feeding tube placement. Enteral nutrition (EN) support is initiated to meet nutritional requirements and promote growth pre- and post-operatively. Tube-fed infants with congenital heart disease (CHD) who achieve stable health status post-operatively are at risk of becoming feeding tube dependent (FTD). We report a clinical observation for infants with CHD based on survey results from Growing Independent Eaters (GIE), a company that utilizes a home-based, appetite-guided method to transition infants and children from FTD to oral eating. GIE surveyed families who participated in a GIE-led wean from June 2018 to December 2018 for program evaluation, quality improvement, and outcomes measurement. The cohort of 14 infants (ages 0-12 months) was categorized as: CHD only, CHD plus other diagnoses, and no CHD plus other diagnoses. Median wean duration for infants with CHD only (Mdn = 18.0 days, IQR = 9.5-38.5) was similar to infants with CHD plus other diagnoses (Mdn = 25.0 days) but shorter than infants with medical conditions other than CHD (Mdn = 63.0 days, IQR = 28.0-90.0). Mean loss of body weight during the wean was similar for all groups. These observations highlight that the GIE method of enteral weaning provides FTD infants with and without CHD the necessary support to successfully wean off EN, albeit faster for those infants with a diagnosis of CHD. Further studies are now required using a larger cohort of infants to support these promising preliminary findings.
Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Case-Finding Strategies: Scoping Review
Authors: van Wyk Susanna S , Nliwasa Marriott , Lu Fang-Wen , Lan Chih-Chan , Seddon James A , Hoddinott Graeme , Viljoen Lario , Günther Gunar , Ruswa Nunurai , Shah N Sarita , Claassens Mareli
Published: April 2024

Background

Finding individuals with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) is important to control the pandemic and improve patient clinical outcomes. To our knowledge, systematic reviews assessing the effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, acceptability, and feasibility of different DR-TB case-finding strategies to inform research, policy, and practice, have not been conducted and the scope of primary research is unknown.

Objective

We therefore assessed the available literature on DR-TB case-finding strategies.

Methods

We looked at systematic reviews, trials, qualitative studies, diagnostic test accuracy studies, and other primary research that sought to improve DR-TB case detection specifically. We excluded studies that included patients seeking care for tuberculosis (TB) symptoms, patients already diagnosed with TB, or were laboratory-based. We searched the academic databases of MEDLINE, Embase, The Cochrane Library, Africa-Wide Information, CINAHL (Cumulated Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), Epistemonikos, and PROSPERO (The International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews) using no language or date restrictions. We screened titles, abstracts, and full-text articles in duplicate. Data extraction and analyses were carried out in Excel (Microsoft Corp).

Results

We screened 3646 titles and abstracts and 236 full-text articles. We identified 6 systematic reviews and 61 primary studies. Five reviews described the yield of contact investigation and focused on household contacts, airline contacts, comparison between drug-susceptible tuberculosis and DR-TB contacts, and concordance of DR-TB profiles between index cases and contacts. One review compared universal versus selective drug resistance testing. Primary studies described (1) 34 contact investigations, (2) 17 outbreak investigations, (3) 3 airline contact investigations, (4) 5 epidemiological analyses, (5) 1 public-private partnership program, and (6) an e-registry program. Primary studies were all descriptive and included cross-sectional and retrospective reviews of program data. No trials were identified. Data extraction from contact investigations was difficult due to incomplete reporting of relevant information.

Conclusions

Existing descriptive reviews can be updated, but there is a dearth of knowledge on the effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, acceptability, and feasibility of DR-TB case-finding strategies to inform policy and practice. There is also a need for standardization of terminology, design, and reporting of DR-TB case-finding studies.
Landscape of Digital Technologies Used in the National Health Service in England: Content Analysis
Authors: Allcock Jake Alan , Zhuang Mengdie , Li Shuyang , Zhao Xin
Published: April 2024

Background

In England, digital technologies are exploited to transform the way health and social care is provided and encompass a wide range of hardware devices and software that are used in all aspects of health care. However, little is known about the extent to which health care providers differ in digital health technology capabilities and how this relates to geographical and regional differences in health care capacities and resources.

Objective

This paper aims to identify the set of digital technologies that have been deployed by the National Health Services clinical commissioning groups (NHS CCGs) in England. In doing this, we respond to calls to shed light on the internal dynamics and variation in the form of digital capability in England in terms of health service regional differences and health diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Methods

We collected 135 annual reports that belong to 106 NHS CCGs in England, comprising more than 18,000 pages in total, released from 2020 to 2021. Using this data set, we identified 2163 pages related to digital technologies and labeled them using content analysis. We follow the construct taxonomy used by digital options theory, a theory from the management information systems field analyzing organizational resource investment choices, in classifying observed technologies according to digital themes—inherent design patterns that we identified and explained. We then used a hierarchical clustering method to extract groups of NHS CCGs that implement similar technology themes.

Results

We found 31 technologies from the reports and grouped them into 9 digital themes. The 9 themes were further assigned to 1 of the 3 constructs of digital options theory, the identification of patients’ requirements (we identified information portals [76/106], digital health engagement [67/106], and digital inclusion support [45/106]), the development of new work patterns (we identified telehealth [87/106], telemedicine [35/106], and care home technologies [40/106]), the realization of improvements in efficiency and public accessibility (we identified online booking [26/106], online triage [104/106], and digital mental health services [74/106]). The 3 clusters of CCGs are identified based on the 8 themes (Hopkins=0.9914, silhouette=0.186), namely (1) digitally disengaged, (2) digitally engaged, and (3) digital torchbearer.

Conclusions

Our findings show prominent digital themes within each construct group, namely information portals, telehealth, and online triage, covering people’s fundamental health information needs. Almost half of CCGs fell into the digitally disengaged group, and all London CCGs (5/106) belonged to this group. We propose that practitioners should offer specialized assistance to regions with limited digital engagement, emphasizing digital health literacy, inclusion support, and ongoing evaluation, rather than concentrating solely on technical advancements.
Professional Social Media Use Among Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeons in Germany: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire-Based Study
Authors: Youssef Yasmin , Gehlen Tobias , Ansorg Jörg , Back David Alexander , Scherer Julian
Published: April 2024

Background

Social media (SM) has been recognized as a professional communication tool in the field of orthopedic and trauma surgery that can enhance communication with patients and peers, and increase the visibility of research and offered services. The specific purposes of professional SM use and the benefits and concerns among orthopedic and trauma surgeons, however, remain unexplored.

Objective

This study aims to demonstrate the specific uses of different SM platforms among orthopedic and trauma surgeons in Germany as well as the advantages and concerns.

Methods

A web-based questionnaire was developed on the use of SM in a professional context by considering the current literature and the authors’ topics of interest. The final questionnaire consisted of 33 questions and was distributed among German orthopedic and trauma surgeons via the mail distributor of the Berufsverband für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie (Professional Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons in Germany). The study was conducted between June and July 2022. A subgroup analysis was performed for sex (male vs female), age (<60 years vs ≥60 years), and type of workplace (practice vs hospital).

Results

A total of 208 participants answered the questionnaire (male: n=166, 79.8%; younger than 60 years: n=146, 70.2%). In total, all of the participants stated that they use SM for professional purposes. In contrast, the stated specific uses of SM were low. Overall, the most used platforms were employment-oriented SM, messenger apps, and Facebook. Instagram emerged as a popular choice among female participants and participants working in hospital settings. The highest specific use of SM was for professional networking, followed by receiving and sharing health-related information. The lowest specific use was for education and the acquisition of patients. Conventional websites occupied a dominating position, exceeding the use of SM across all specific uses. The key benefit of SM was professional networking. Under 50% of the participants stated that SM could be used to enhance communication with their patients, keep up-to-date, or increase their professional visibility. In total, 65.5% (112/171) of participants stated that SM use was time-consuming, 43.9% (76/173) stated that they lacked application knowledge, and 45.1% (78/173) stated that they did not know what content to post. Additionally, 52.9% (91/172) mentioned medicolegal concerns.

Conclusions

Overall, SM did not seem to be used actively in the professional context among orthopedic and trauma surgeons in Germany. The stated advantages were low, while the stated concerns were high. Adequate education and information material are needed to elucidate the possible professional applications of SM and to address legal concerns.
Telepractice Parent Training of Enhanced Milieu Teaching With Phonological Emphasis (EMT+PE) For Persian-Speaking Toddlers With Nonsyndromic Cleft Palate: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Tahmasebi Neda , Zarifian Talieh , Ashtari Atieh , Biglarian Akbar
Published: April 2024

Background

Children born with a cleft palate with or without a cleft lip (CP/L) are at increased risk for delayed language development and speech sound disorders. Enhanced Milieu Teaching with Phonological Emphasis (EMT+PE) is a recommended naturalistic intervention for toddlers with CP/L. The parents’ role in providing naturalistic interventions is critical and they need training based on learning principles to implement these interventions. Telepractice is an appropriate method for training parents and children with various speech-related disorders.

Objective

This study aims to determine and compare the effectiveness of telepractice and the parent-implemented EMT+PE intervention on language and speech measures in toddlers with CP/L with usual interventions and determine the effectiveness maintenance of the intervention.

Methods

A randomized controlled trial (RCT) will assess the efficacy of telepractice and the parent-implemented EMT+PE intervention in enhancing speech and language measures in toddlers with CP/L. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to one of 2 groups: the conventional intervention group and the EMT+PE intervention group. Participants’ speech and language measures will be evaluated remotely by trained raters before and after the intervention and 2 months after the intervention. Parents of participants in the intervention group will receive 3 months of training in speech and language supportive strategies from trained therapists using telehealth fidelity scales. Parents of participants in the control group will receive the conventional speech and language intervention by cleft team therapists. Study outcomes will include language variables (mean length of utterance) and speech production variables (percent correct consonants).

Results

The protocol was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences in February 2022. The selection process of participants, as well as training therapists and raters, commenced in January 2022, the therapy and follow-up period ended in June 2023, and pre- and postintervention assessments have been conducted. Data analysis is ongoing, and we expect to publish our results by the summer of 2024. Funding is yet to be received.

Conclusions

The results of this study may help us develop a speech and language intervention with a different delivery model for toddlers with CP/L, and the cleft team care can use these results in service delivery. Consistent with our hypothesis, speech and language measures are expected to improve.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/54426
Professional Social Media Use Among Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeons in Germany: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire-Based Study (Preprint)
Authors: Youssef Yasmin , Gehlen Tobias , Ansorg Jörg , Back David Alexander , Scherer Julian
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND

Social media (SM) has been recognized as a professional communication tool in the field of orthopedic and trauma surgery that can enhance communication with patients and peers, and increase the visibility of research and offered services. The specific purposes of professional SM use and the benefits and concerns among orthopedic and trauma surgeons, however, remain unexplored.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to demonstrate the specific uses of different SM platforms among orthopedic and trauma surgeons in Germany as well as the advantages and concerns.

METHODS

A web-based questionnaire was developed on the use of SM in a professional context by considering the current literature and the authors’ topics of interest. The final questionnaire consisted of 33 questions and was distributed among German orthopedic and trauma surgeons via the mail distributor of the Berufsverband für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie (Professional Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons in Germany). The study was conducted between June and July 2022. A subgroup analysis was performed for sex (male vs female), age (<60 years vs ≥60 years), and type of workplace (practice vs hospital).

RESULTS

A total of 208 participants answered the questionnaire (male: n=166, 79.8%; younger than 60 years: n=146, 70.2%). In total, all of the participants stated that they use SM for professional purposes. In contrast, the stated specific uses of SM were low. Overall, the most used platforms were employment-oriented SM, messenger apps, and Facebook. Instagram emerged as a popular choice among female participants and participants working in hospital settings. The highest specific use of SM was for professional networking, followed by receiving and sharing health-related information. The lowest specific use was for education and the acquisition of patients. Conventional websites occupied a dominating position, exceeding the use of SM across all specific uses. The key benefit of SM was professional networking. Under 50% of the participants stated that SM could be used to enhance communication with their patients, keep up-to-date, or increase their professional visibility. In total, 65.5% (112/171) of participants stated that SM use was time-consuming, 43.9% (76/173) stated that they lacked application knowledge, and 45.1% (78/173) stated that they did not know what content to post. Additionally, 52.9% (91/172) mentioned medicolegal concerns.

CONCLUSIONS

Overall, SM did not seem to be used actively in the professional context among orthopedic and trauma surgeons in Germany. The stated advantages were low, while the stated concerns were high. Adequate education and information material are needed to elucidate the possible professional applications of SM and to address legal concerns.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: new additional non-invasive diagnostic markers and risks of comorbid diseases
Authors: Moskva Kh.A. , Kikhtyak O.P. , Farmaha M.L. , Leshchuk Ya.L. , Horecha M.Yu.
Published: April 2024

Background. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a pressing issue in modern society. While excess circulating glucose and insulin resistance contribute to its pathogenesis, the diagnosis poses particular challenges. The purpose of the study was to identify new additional non-invasive diagnostic markers of NAFLD and the risk of developing comorbid diseases in these patients. Materials and methods. The study involved 64 men aged 39 to 62 years: 35 patients were diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease according to EASL-EASD-EASO guidelines, 29 patients comprised the control group. The results of complete blood count, biochemical blood tests, and abdominal ultrasound were evaluated in both groups. Results. Patients with NAFLD had significantly higher body weight and body mass index, higher glucose, HOMA-IR, total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoproteins, atherogenic index, alkaline phosphatase, gamma-glutamyl transferase, alanine aminotransferase, and aspartate aminotransferase. Additional non-invasive markers of NAFLD were high body mass index, HOMA-IR, total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoproteins, atherogenic index, and alanine aminotransferase, which may also indicate future risks of type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Conclusions. Among patients with NAFLD within three years, hypertension occurred in 22.2 % of cases and type 2 diabetes in 20.0 %, which is higher than in patients without NAFLD (8.7 and 4.3 %, respectively). We found that at the time of initial examination, patients with NAFLD had higher body weight and body mass index, as well as higher glucose, HOMA-IR, total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoproteins, atherogenic index, alkaline phosphatase, gamma-glutamyl transferase, alanine aminotransferase, and aspartate aminotransferase. From these metrics, we identified high body mass index, HOMA-IR, total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoproteins, atherogenic index, alkaline phosphatase as potential non-invasive risk markers for NAFLD. This highlights the importance of studying them for the early diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and hypertension, which could improve the treatment of this cohort of patients in the future.
The influence of thyroid disorders on the state of brain’s bioelectrical activity in pregnant women
Authors: Paienok O.S. , Paienok A.V. , Zadorozhna B.V. , Hrytsyshyn B.R. , Ihnatovych S.V.
Published: April 2024

Background. Thyroid disease is the second most common endocrine disorder after diabetes in pregnancy. Thyroid hormones are crucial for the growth and maturation of many target tissues, especially the brain and skeleton. During critical periods in the first trimester of pregnancy, maternal thyroxine is essential for fetal development as it supplies thyroid hormone-dependent tissues. The purpose of the study was to research the features of the bioelectrical activity of the brain in pregnant women with thyroid pathology and determine the frequency of such changes. Materials and methods. The state of bioelectrical activity of the brain was evaluated by electroencephalography in 160 pregnant women with thyroid pathology. The biopotentials of the brain in the subjects were studied with software and hardware complex DX-NT32 (DX Complexes software, Kharkiv, Ukraine) and computer processing of electroencephalography data. Electrodes in the amount of 16 pieces were applied according to the international scheme 10/20 in the bipolar interpretation. Results. Specific changes in electroencephalograms characteristic of each type of thyroid pathology and dependent on its severity were revealed in pregnant women. Acquired disorders adversely affect the course of pregnancy and childbirth in women with thyroid pathology. Increased anxiety with depressive tendencies, reduced general activity, a feeling of depression, anxiety, and low mood were detected in women with thyroid disorders. The identified criteria make it possible to attribute these changes to the manifestations of a pathological neurotic state in conditions of maladaptation, which was confirmed by electroencephalography data. Conclusions. The detected disorders of spontaneous and evoked brain activity indicate the existence of a cerebral basis of psychological stress, which has a qualitative effect on electroencephalography. Acquired disorders negatively affect the course of pregnancy, childbirth, perinatal outcomes, and future development of the child.
The molecular fundamentals of neurorehabilitation and their modulation by thyroid hormones
Authors: Kamyshna I. , Pavlovych L. , Pankiv V. , Khodorovska A. , Bilous O. , Kamyshnyi O.
Published: April 2024

Neurological disorders affect a large population, often leading to different levels of disability and resulting in a decreased quality of life. Neurorehabilitation is the process of restoring the functions of the nervous system after injuries, diseases, or other impairments. The molecular basis of neurorehabilitation includes various aspects such as changes in gene expression, regulation of synaptic connections, nerve cell growth, and repair, among others. Typical objectives in rehabilitating the patient with neurologic disease are to minimize pain, reestablish normal neural pathways, prevent secondary complications, and ultimately improve quality of life. It is also essential not to worsen neurologic function or pain in patients with spinal instability. A decreased free triiodothyronine and thyroid stimulating hormone levels upon admission may predict an unfavorable outcome at the end of early rehabilitative treatment. Thus, thyroid hormone levels are not only important during acute treatment but also in prolonged critical illness. Thyroid hormones, specifically thyroxine and triiodothyronine, can influence these molecular processes through their receptors in nervous tissue. Thyroid hormones are essential for the normal functioning of the nervous system, including neurogenesis (the formation of new neurons) and synaptic plasticity (changes in the strength and structure of connections between neurons). Research has shown that thyroid hormones can affect the expression of genes related to the growth and survival of neurons, as well as synaptic plasticity processes, which may be relevant for rehabilitation after nervous system injuries. A deficiency of thyroid hormones such as in hypothyroidism can lead to disturbances in the development and functioning of the nervous system, which, in turn, can complicate the neurorehabilitation process. Thus, understanding the molecular basis of neurorehabilitation and the influence of thyroid hormones can help improve approaches to the rehabilitation of patients with various nervous system impairments.
Comorbidity of Menetrier’s disease and diabetes mellitus. A clinical case
Authors: Lyashuk P.M. , Lyashuk R.P. , Marchuk Yu.F.
Published: April 2024

We present a case report describing the diagnosis and management of a patient who presents with a rare diagnosis of Menetrier’s disease. This condition poses a diagnostic challenge to clinicians due to its nonspecific clinical presentation and is oftentimes misdiagnosed for more common gastric disorders. Menetrier’s disease is characterized by gastric mucosal hypertrophy and subsequent protein loss, resulting in gastric symptoms and widespread edema. While the etiology remains unclear, notable associations have been observed with Helicobacter pylori infection and overexpression of transforming growth factor alpha. The management often involves supportive measures with medical and surgical interventions for refractory cases and when necessary. This report includes a comprehensive review of the literature on the clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, and management of this rare disease. By documenting such cases in the medical literature, we aim to enhance the clinician’s ability to recognize and manage this disorder, thereby preventing the development of more severe manifestations such as diabetes mellitus. Menetrier’s disease is a rare disorder that should be suspected in patients with upper gastrointestinal complaints and hypertrophied gastric mucosa. With a rather broad differential diagnosis consisting of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, hypertrophic lymphocytic gastritis, hypertrophic hypersecretory gastropathy, gastric adenocarcinoma, gastric polyps, infections such as histoplasmosis and tuberculosis, autoimmune-like inflammatory conditions such as sarcoidosis, and more commonly, gastrointestinal disease, it is often overlooked in the diagnostic workup. Therefore, it is crucial for clinicians to conduct a thorough evaluation and maintain a high clinical suspicion when there is concurrent H.pylori infection and/or imaging findings suggestive of hypertrophied gastric mucosa to avoid missing this disease.
Application and Challenge of Cadmium Sulfide Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production in Artificial Photosynthesis
Authors: Li Mengyao , Meng Fei
Published: April 2024

Cadmium sulfide (CdS), as an important photocatalyst, has high photocarrier separation efficiency and quantum efficiency, which makes cadmium sulfide have significant advantages and wide application prospects in the field of photocatalytic hydrogen production. This paper will explore the properties of cadmium sulfide (CdS), the mechanism of photocatalytic hydrogen production, and its application in artificial light synthesis, and discuss current challenges such as photocorrosion, quantum efficiency, and propose possible solutions.
Home Automation System using Esp32 and Alexa
Authors: Patil Niraj , Nimbalkar Anant , Pawar Gaurav , Shardul Sulekha
Published: April 2024

Abstract: Due of its many benefits, home automation is growing in popularity every day. The home automation system is currently being controlled via emails, SMS, or other applications, according to the present state of development. The scientific community and the industry, however, have made large investments in the Internet of Things (IoT) space in recent years. With the release of gadgets like the Amazon Echo, Google Home, and Samsung Smart Things, among others,the Smart Home market has been given special attention. An industry's expansion produces creative, cost-effective, and cutting-edge solutions. This essay focuses on creating a reliable, economical solution that may be used broadly in non-smart houses. Amazon Echo, Amazon Cloud, and AmazonSpeech Services are used to power our system. The hardware utilized to provide smart features for non-smart homes is Arduino ESP32. Identify the various parts of our product and demonstrate how well our system works to turn on and turnoff our appliances. Any equipment or appliances at home will be able to be controlled using voice commands. In comparison to conventional homes, automated homes will have better communication because to this.
A Study on Factors Affecting Time, Cost and Quality in Construction Project
Authors: Pavate Vinayak
Published: April 2024

Abstract: The main aim of this study is to evaluate and analyze the management of time, cost, and quality in the construction sector. The study seeks to identify the factors impacting these aspects in construction projects. Quality is highlighted as a critical component of all projects, and the success of construction endeavors heavily relies on its performance. However, achieving this goal is undeniably challenging. This research specifically focuses on the factors affecting cost and time control in construction projects. The objective is to propose recommendations that can aid stakeholders in achieving improved cost and time performance in construction projects. The study acknowledges the complex nature of balancing these essential elements and aims to provide valuable insights for enhancing overall project outcomes in the construction industry. This study is confined to the viewpoint of a suitable sample of professionals within the construction industry. The data collection method comprises questionnaires and interviews, which will undergo descriptive statistical analysis utilizing percentages, mean scores, and the frequency of collected data. The main factors influencing time, cost, and quality in construction projects were identified as planned and scheduled deficiencies, fraudulent practices, kickbacks, and the absence of clear evaluation standards. The research aims to scrutinize factors with both positive and adverse effects on construction projects. It suggests that construction teams should work diligently to ensure effective management of time, cost, and quality in construction projects. The objective of this study is to analyze the perceptions of project team members regarding time, cost, and quality management in construction projects. Conclusions are drawn, and recommendations are provided concerning estimates for time, cost, and quality management in construction projects