bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FUNCTIONS OF THE CUSTOMS AUTHORITIES IN THE FIELD OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ECOLOGICAL SAFETY
Authors: Ronzhina Nina A. , Suchkova Elizaveta Sergeevna , Zavyalov Mikhail Mikhailovich , Mokhov Daniil Leonidovich , Khairusov Denis S.
Published: December 2022

The article systematizes the functions of the customs authorities aimed at protecting the environment, rational use of natural resources and ensuring the environmental safety of foreign trade activities implemented in the field of customs. The issues of legal regulation of environmentally significant activities of customs authorities and their officials are highlighted, the structure of the system of legal sources on the research issue is considered.
Come un «dipintore» davanti allo specchio: l’autobiografia inedita di Carlo Hercolani
Authors: Martellini Manuela
Published: December 2022

L’articolo propone l’edizione critica dell’autobiografia inedita di Carlo Hercolani (Macerata, 1756-1831). Il testo è trascritto sulla base del testimone autografo, corredato sia dalla descrizione del procedimento di revisione attestato al suo interno sia dall’apparato delle varianti presenti nell’altra e unica copia non autografa che lo trasmette.
Karst aquifer impact on the formation of surface runoff: case study of the Resava River catchment, Serbia
Authors: Mitrašinović Marina , Ristić Vakanjac Vesna , Marinović Veljko , Milanović Saša , Vasić Ljiljana , Polomčić Dušan
Published: December 2022

The paper compares the flow regimes of the Resava River at the gauging stations of the Manasija Monastery (upper course) and the town of Svilajnac (lower course). The hydrological analysis encompasses a multiyear period of monitoring (1982–2020). The water budget and baseflow index are assessed for the catchment areas monitored by the Svilajnac station (683 km2) and the Manasija Monastery station (358k m2), considering the overall monitoring period and characteristic years. The results indicate that the specific runoff in the upper catchment is about 50% higher than that of the entire catchment. The reason is that the upper catchment is 55% karst, whereas the remainder is non-karst. The situation is similar in dry years. However, in wet years the specific runoff of the entire catchment is higher than that of the upper catchment.
Hydrogeological conditions and state of groundwater in the area of the Yambol regional landfill
Authors: Tzvetkova-Vassileva Christina , Kolev Sava , Benderev Aleksey
Published: December 2022

The study assesses the role of the various potential and active sources of impact on the quantity and quality of surface and groundwater in the area of the Regional Landfill for Solid Household Waste in Yambol. The focus is on the geological and hydrogeological characteristics of the terrain and the anthropogenic load on the catchment basin of the landfill. The assessment of water quality is carried out on the basis of chemical analysis protocols provided by an accredited laboratory involved in the monitoring of waters in the landfill area. It has been established that there is no systematic excess of most groundwater quality indicators regulated by the Bulgarian legislation. The impact of the landfill on the underlying aquifer is determined to be insignificant. The risks of its pollution are related to the penetration of rainwater into the leveled parts of the nearby quarries and from the agricultural areas.
Assessment of resources of the Varvara thermo-mineral water deposit, Pazardzhik District
Authors: Vasileva Tanya , Petrov Vasil
Published: December 2022

In order to determine the resources of the Varvara thermo-mineral water deposit, a hydrogeological model has been created, determined by the Finite Difference Method (FDM). The model was developed in the mode of stabilized filtration. The Varvara deposit occupies an area of 2.4 km2 in the Pazardzhik District, located in Southern Bulgaria. The collector for those thermo-mineral waters are biotite and amphibole-biotite gneisses. The total water exchange in the system of the Varvara mineral water deposit is 26 l/s (2 260 m3/d). The regional resources of the deposit are 25 l/s (2 171 m3/d). The geothermal resources of the deposit have been estimated to be 4.98 MJ/s.
Academician Vladimir K. Petković (1873–1935) – a brief introduction to the life and work of one of the founders of the Carpathian-Balkan Geological Association (CBGA)
Authors: Maran Stevanović Aleksandra
Published: December 2022

Academician Vladimir K. Petković was one of the founders of the Carpathian-Balkan Geological Association (CBGA) in 1922. The announcement gives a brief information about his professional path and his contributions to the geology of Serbia.
IKIMOKYKLINIO AMŽIAUS VAIKŲ UGDYMO ORGANIZAVIMO NETRADICINĖSE GAMTINĖSE APLINKOSE YPATUMAI
Authors: Ežerskienė Rima , Tamašauskienė Rūta
Published: December 2022

Aplinka, kurioje vyksta ugdymas daro didžiulę įtaką vaiko norui dalyvauti ugdymo procese. Ugdymas netradicinėje gamtinėje aplinkoje (miške, parke, prie tvenkinio, paplūdimyje ir pan. ) reiškia teorinių žinių integraciją praktinėje veikloje gamtoje. Tokioje aplinkoje, kad pasiektų numatytų ugdymosi rezultatų, ikimokyklinio ugdymo pedagogai kuria situacijas patirtiniam vaikų ugdymui(si), koordinuoja jų ugdymosi procesą. Straipsnyje siekiama atsakyti į numatytus probleminius klausimus: kuo ugdymo netradicinėje gamtinėje aplinkoje organizavimas skiriasi nuo ugdymo darželio grupės aplinkoje, kas būdinga ikimokyklinio amžiaus vaikų ugdymui netradicinėse gamtinėse aplinkose bei su kokiais iššūkiais susiduria išvykas organizuojantys pedagogai? Tyrimo tikslas – nustatyti ikimokyklinio amžiaus vaikų ugdymo netradicinėse gamtinėse aplinkose organizavimo ypatumus. Tyrimo metodai: mokslinės literatūros analizė, focus grupės tyrimas, kokybinė (content) duomenų analizė. Focus grupės tyrime dalyvavo 43 informantai – ikimokyklinio ugdymo pedagogai iš keturių Klaipėdos ikimokyklinio ugdymo įstaigų. Tyrimui dalyviai pasirinkti taikant kokybinio tyrimo netikimybinės imties patogųjį atrankos būdą. Išanalizavus tyrimo rezultatus galima teigti, jog ikimokyklinio ugdymo pedagogas, būdamas aktyvus vaiko ugdymosi situacijų kūrėjas ir moderatorius, organizuodamas veiklas netradicinėse gamtinėse aplinkose bendradarbiauja su kitomis įstaigomis, kolegomis, tėvais, kitais specialistais. Netradicinėse gamtinėse aplinkose vaikai jaučiasi labiau atsipalaidavę, stipriau reiškiamos emocijos, smalsesni, susidomėję, motyvuoti veikti. Šioje aplinkoje ugdoma vaizduotė, kūrybiškumas, ilgalaikė atmintis, dėmesys bei pojūčiai. Visa tai pagerina informacijos supratimą ir įsisavinimą. Papildomos intelektinės ir laiko sąnaudos, detalus veiklų planavimas, saugumo užtikrinimas išvykos metu, finansinių klausimų sprendimai, orų permainos, gamtoje tykantys pavojai, vaikų raidos ypatumai yra įvardijami kaip iššūkiai organizuojant vaikų ugdymą netradicinėse gamtinėse aplinkose. Taip pat pastebimas tėvų pasitikėjimo pedagogu trūkumas.
EXPRESSION OF YOUTH CITIZENSHIP AND FACTORS PROMOTING IT
Authors: Pikturnaitė Ilvija , Kavolius Robertas , Paužuolienė Jurgita
Published: December 2022

Youth voices and perspectives are a critical component of contributing to positive social change. But there is a clear ‘youth participatory deficit’. Therefore, article aims to identify the expression of citizenship of young people and factors promoting it. Qualitative methods (analysis of scientific literature, group discussion, content analysis) were employed in the research. Group discussion participants – 48 young people living, studying or working in Klaipeda’s city. Literature review revealed variety of citizenship expression forms such as loyalty, patriotism, social responsibility, accomplishing of responsibilities and duties. Group discussion participants statements about their expression of citizenship mostly concerned with belonging to the nation or country and traditional volunteering. Scientists indicate different factors promoting citizenship engagement like education, identifying motivation and interest and so on.  Group discussion participants statements analysis reveals some specific factors which would encourage bigger participation of youth in different activities: more and very specific information on different events and possibilities to participate in citizenship activities, suitable time, free of charge participation, activities and information about them must be very interesting or shocking.
Référentiel des compétences en technologie éducative et en formation à distance. Fondements et démarche itérative d’élaboration
Authors: Savard Isabelle , Angulo-Mendoza Gustavo-Adolfo , Plante Patrick , Gérin-Lajoie Serge , Papi Cathia , Brassard Caroline , Umbriaco Michel
Published: December 2022

L’Université TÉLUQ offre différents programmes en technologie éducative et en formation à distance. Ces programmes ont pour but de former des chercheurs et des professionnels de l’ingénierie pédagogique, de la technologie éducative et de la formation à distance. L’équipe des programmes a récemment adopté une approche programme qui offre l’occasion de réviser les cours tout en assurant une cohérence d’ensemble au sein de chacun de ces programmes. Cette cohérence pédagogique s’articule autour d’un référentiel des compétences en technologie éducative et en formation à distance, que nous présentons dans le présent article. Le contexte qui a mené à élaborer un tel référentiel et la méthode de travail pour y arriver sont d’abord brièvement expliqués. Le référentiel avec ses rôles, ses compétences, ses composantes et sous-composantes de compétences est ensuite présenté, de même qu’un retour réflexif sur la démarche,
De la régulation des apprentissages et des collectifs
Authors: Papi Cathia
Published: December 2022

Ce varia 2022 rassemble six articles évoquant la formation à distance, l’autorégulation des apprentissages ainsi que les interactions et dynamiques de coopération ou de collaboration dans les groupes. Il comporte deux articles de recherche, deux articles de praticiens, un article de discussion et une note de lecture. Les recherches et réflexions menées des deux côtés de l’Atlantique et partagées dans ce numéro peuvent constituer des sources d’inspiration pour les chercheurs aussi bien que les praticiens. En effet, ces différents textes font ressortir l’importance des interactions et de la régulation des échanges au sein des collectifs, que ces derniers soient composés d’élèves de primaire et d’enseignants, aussi bien que d’étudiants en formation à distance ou de chercheurs et praticiens réunis pour réaliser un projet
A test battery to assess on court displacements of youth tennis players
Authors: Catizone Giovanni , Konin Jeff , Roi Giulio Sergio
Published: December 2022

This paper propose five tennis-specific tests performed on hardcourt to analyze coordination of lower limbs and laterality. Times to complete one 20 meters linear sprint and four 4 x 5 meters shuttle sprints (180° change of direction) in: a) open stance, b) neutral stance, c) forehand and d) backhand, were recorded in 342 youth tennis players aged 11-16 yrs. Differences between times in the 20 meters and 4 x 5 meters sprints in open stance greater than 3.13 and 2.91 seconds denote inadequate on-court displacement capacity of females and males respectively. The difference between open and neutral shuttle sprints assess the on-court coordination capacities of lower limbs with expected optimal result below 0.43 and 0.39 seconds for females and males respectively. The difference between forehand and backhand shuttle sprints should tend towards zero seconds in symmetric players indicating the capacity to move in the court with the same acceleration/deceleration capabilities regardless laterality. These tests can be proposed at any age as they give an idea of the coordination capacities of lower limbs and laterality related to specific tennis movements. The earlier age assessment may serve to address any coordination/laterality deficits sooner versus later.
The incidence of injuries across various tennis surfaces: A systematic review
Authors: Alexander Sneha , Nabeela Naaz S  , Shifra Fernandes
Published: December 2022

Tennis players' joints are subjected to enormous loads, with supraphysiological stresses generated at the shoulder and elbow hundreds of times per match. Chronic injuries typically concern the upper extremity while acute injuries typically affect the lower extremities. The type and frequency of injuries have also changed as a result of advancements in equipment and playing surfaces. Top athletes and coaches need some understanding of how the playing surface affects tennis performance. Thus, the purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the most recent research on injuries and playing surface effects in tennis. The main aim of this study was to ascertain whether there is a difference in the incidence of tennis injuries between the four most popular court surfaces, including clay, hard, grass and concrete. Tennis court surfaces have been identified as a factor that influences the occurrence of injuries. The evidence strongly suggests that the surface is a significant component in injury causation and varying surfaces have been found to have considerably different injury rates. A systematic search of published reports was conducted in four electronic databases from 2010 to discover relevant articles relating to tennis injuries and surfaces.
Successful Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Inhibitor Therapy in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Case Report
Authors: Widya Sidartha I Dewa Made , Kambayana Gede , Kurniari Pande
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Axial spondyloarthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that mainly affects the axial skeleton. Anti-TNF can be a therapy of choice for ankylosing spondylitis.
Case Illustration: A 33-year-old male patient complained of chronic low back pain. The patient is diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis based on New York Criteria 84. Initial therapy included NSAIDs for six months but showed no response. After we initiated the TNF inhibitor therapy, patients showed significant clinical improvement: BASDAI scores improved from 4.9 to 1.1, BASFI from 3.1 to 1.0, and ASDAS-CRP from 3.2 to 2.0.
Conclusions: Patient with ankylosing spondylitis who have no response to NSAIDs should be considered for TNF inhibitor administration. After six months of TNF inhibitor therapy, the patient responded well.

Keywords: Axial spondyloarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, NSAIDs, Tumor Necrosis Factor.
The Effectiveness of Sratta Strategy in Learning to Write Short Stories
Authors: Setiowati Ika , . Hartono
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the Stratta strategy in learning to write short stories. This type of research is a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group design. The population in this study was 99 students of class X SMA Ali Maksum. Determination of the sample is done by random sampling technique. Based on the determination, it was obtained that class X IPS 1 as the experimental group and class X IPS 2 as the control group. Data collection is done through tests. The validity of the instrument is the validity of the content that has been consulted with experts. The data analysis technique used is the t test based on normality and homogeneity tests. The results of the study show that the Stratta strategy is more effective than the conventional strategy in learning to write short stories. This is evidenced by the results of the t test with a t value of 2.277 and a significant p (p <0.05). Based on these results, the Stratta strategy is effective in learning to write short stories.

Keywords: Effectiveness, strategy, Stratta, writing, short stories.
Comparative Analysis of Perceived Ease of Use and Perceived Security Level in Usage Decision E-Banking in the Millennial Generation
Authors: Salqaura Siti Alhamra , Amelia Wan Rizca , . Alfifto
Published: December 2022

Mobile Banking in life in the Digital 5.0 Era is now very commonly used, including by the Millennial Generation. Perceived ease of use and perceived security levels determine the decision-making using mobile banking in the millennial generation. This study aims to compare the decision to use e-banking and whether there is a difference between the perceived ease of use and perceived security level in the millennial generation. Sampling was done by purposive sampling method. Respondents are consumers of the millennial generation. Data analysis was performed using an independent t-test. The study results show a significant difference of 46.62% between perceived ease of use and perceived security level in deciding to use e-banking in the millennial generation.

Keywords: Perceived Ease of Use; Perceived Security Level; Usage Decision, Experience
Brand Ambassador and Product Innovation on Buying Decisions and Consumer Loyalty for Samsung Cellphones in Binjai City
Authors: Lestari Indawati , Anindya Desy Astrid , Amelia Wan Rizca
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the influence of brand ambassadors and product innovation on consumer loyalty through purchasing decisions as intervening variables. The research was conducted on Samsung cellphone consumers in Binjai City. The research population is 159 respondents who use Samsung cellphones. Samples were taken using the slovin formula of 114 respondents. Data analysis was carried out by means of path analysis using the SPSS program. The results of sub-1 analysis prove that brand ambassadors and product innovation have a significant effect on purchasing decisions. The results of sub-2 analysis prove that brand ambassadors and product innovation have a significant effect on customer loyalty through purchasing decisions.

Keywords: Brand ambassadors, product innovation, purchasing decisions, consumer loyalty.
KINERJA DAYA SAING EKSPOR CRUDE COCONUT OIL INDONESIA DAN PESAING UTAMA DI PASAR INTERNASIONAL
Authors: Syawal Mirza Ahmad , Pratama Adnan Putra
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keunggulan komparatif dan Kompetitif Crude Coconut Oil Indonesia dan negara pesaing utama dalam kurun waktu tahun 2004 hingga 2021 dan menghitung kontribusi Provinsi Sulawesi Tengah terhadap total ekspor CCO Indonesia. Data bersumber dari website resmi Badan Pusat Statistik, UNComtrade, International Trade Center dan Kementerian Pertanian. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Revealed Comparatif Advantage (RCA), Acceleration Ratio (AR), Export Product Dynamic (EPD) dan Indeks Spesialisasi Perdagangan (ISP). Hasil analisis RCA dan AR untuk mencari tahu keunggulan komparatif menunjukan Crude Coconut Oil Indonesia. Indonesia mempunyai daya saing secara komparatif dengan nilai rata-rata RCA sebesar 33,23 dan 0,9998. Hasil analisis EPD dan ISP untuk mencari tahu keunggulan kompetitif menunjukan Crude Coconut Oil Indonesia mampu bersaing dengan negara lain dibuktikan dengan posisi Indonesia yang berada pada kuadran Rising Star dan nilai ISP 0,94. Provinsi Sulawesi Tengah dalam total ekspor CCO Indonesia tidak terlalu berkontribusi secara signifikan, provinsi Sulawesi Tengah hanya berkontribusi sebesar 4% dalam 5 tahun terkahir.
APPROACHING SUSTAINABILITY: NANOCELLULOSE REINFORCED ELASTOMERS—A REVIEW
Authors: Tom Milanta , Thomas Sabu , Seantier Bastien , Grohens Yves , Mohamed P. K. , Haponiuk Józef T. , Kim Jaehwan
Published: December 2022

Awareness of the environmental implications of conventional reinforcing fillers and the urge to reduce the carbon footprint have lead researchers to focus more on natural and sustainable materials. Nanocellulose from multitudinous sources finds use in elastomer engineering because of its distinctive properties, such as renewability, sustainability, abundance, biodegradability, high aspect ratio, excellent mechanical properties, and low cost. Green alternatives for conventional fillers in elastomer reinforcing have gained considerable interest to curb the risk of fillers from nonrenewable sources. The differences in properties of nanocellulose and elastomers render attractiveness in the search for synergistic properties resulting from their combination. This review addresses the isolation techniques for nanocellulose and challenges in its incorporation into the elastomer matrix. Surface modifications for solving incompatibility between filler and matrices are discussed. Processing of nanocomposites, various characterization techniques, mechanical behavior, and potential applications of nanocellulose elastomer composites are also discussed in detail.
Deflection of an Isotropic All-Round Simply Supported Rectangular Plates Incorporating Shear Effect Using Characteristic Orthogonal Polynomial Function
Authors: S. Sopakirite , D.M. Happiness
Published: December 2022

The breadth and dexterity with which plates are used in the vast majority of engineering structures necessitates an ever-increasing and deeper study focus on plate strength and stiffness at the ultimate and serviceability limit states of response. From Kirchhoff’s hypothesis, thin plates when subjected to transverse loading, bend and experience transverse deflections that are typically minor in comparison to the plate thickness. However, for thicker plates there is an observed limitation in the application of Kirchhoff’s hypothesis, as this theory ignore the effect of transverse shear on the deformation of plates. This study therefore analytically examines the effect of induced shear on the deflection indices of plates with varying aspect ratios, using the characteristic orthogonal polynomial function. Result obtained shows a close agreement between present study and Kirchhoff’s hypothesis for membrane and thin plates. However, a significant difference was observed for moderately thick plates and thick plates, which clearly shows the effect of transverse shear as the plate thickness increases, which further validates the limitations of Kirchhoff’s hypothesis for moderately thick as well as thick plates. For an aspect ratio of 1.0 – 2.0 at 0.1 interval, results obtained indicated a percentage difference in deflection between the Present study and Kirchhoff’s hypothesis to range between -0.040 – 3.508%, 0.527 – 3.552%, 4.266 – 5.858%, and 13.980 – 17.011% for membrane, stiffened, moderately thick, and thick plates respectively. The validation of the Kirchhoff’s hypothesis for membrane as well as stiffened plates by the present study, indicates the suitability of the application of the characteristic orthogonal polynomial function in the evaluation of the deflection of plates regardless of thickness.
Madeline Miller’s Circe: A Feminist Stylistic Approach
Authors: Rizwana Sarwar  , Saadia Fatima
Published: December 2022

The present study explores the representation of the woman’s character in literary works and also encompasses the retelling of Greek mythology from Madeline Miller’s female protagonist’s perspective. Gender stereotypes established by Greek mythology require that women must be submissive and marginalized. Those women characters that are not according to these stereotypes are termed as negative characters. Moreover, this representation of women’s stereotypical characterization is done through predisposed language which is informed by male-ruling sexist ideology. These linguistic choices need to be addressed through feminist stylistic analysis. The present study will analyze Circe’s character from the selected text Circe by Madeline Miller (2018) from the perspective of feminist stylistic analysis by employing Sara Mills’ model of feminism (1995). It will investigate how Madeline Miller converts Circe’s negative portrayal into a positive and empowered character in her retelling by challenging the stereotypical characterization of women. In particular, the study will look into Circe’s character at the level of discourse in order to present her as a positive and empowered character.
Patient Safety Competence and Attitude towards Patient Safety Policies among students Nurses in Kerala: A Cross-sectional Survey
Authors: Subrahmanyam Namitha , M Aboobacker Isha , Mathai Susan
Published: December 2022

Introduction: The provision of safer and higher quality care is emphasized for nursing professionals. The purpose of this study was to identify the attitude towards patient safety policies among nursing students, to find the association of patient safety competence score with selected variables of students and to compare the patient safety competence of nursing students in classroom and clinical setting. Methods: A descriptive study was conducted among two self financing colleges of Kerala. 332nursing students aged between 16 to 22 years were selected by convenient sampling technique. Health Professional Education in Patient Safety Survey (H-PEPSS) was used to collect data on patient safety competence. Attitude towards patient safety policy was measured using structured attitude scale on patient safety policies. Results: Student nurses’ theoretical competence patient safety was significantly higher 22(18,25) (p<0.001) than clinical competence 21(17,24). Hospital incident report was considered as the final step for correction of error by 78.61% of the respondents and only (29.52%) agreed with the statements expressing a view that non- punitive response to error is crucial to overall patient safety. Theoretical competence on patient safety was associated with course of study (p=0.007) and year of study (p=0.007) whereas year of study (p=0.041) and clinical experience provided in the course (p=0.004) were the significant factors associated with clinical competence on patient safety among student nurses. Conclusion: The findings showed that significant lacunae exist between clinical and theory competence with regard to patient safety among nursing students. The perception on safety communication and reporting also varied among different dimensions. This findings suggest a need to sensitize students regarding patient safety policies.
Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge regarding Chemotherapy and Chemotherapy Administration Protocol among Final Year General Nursing and Midwifery Students at selected schools of Nursing Sciences Bengaluru
Authors: K.V. Saranya. , G. Ramapriya. , Bansal Ravendra , S. Manimegalai. , P.M. Priya
Published: December 2022

A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding chemotherapy and chemotherapy administration protocol among final year general nursing and midwifery students at selected schools of nursing sciences Bengaluru. The objectives of the study were to: a) to assess the pre-test level of knowledge regarding chemotherapy and chemotherapy administration protocol among general nursing and midwifery students..b) to assess the post-test level of knowledge regarding chemotherapy and chemotherapy administration protocol among final year general nursing and midwifery students c) to determine the effectiveness of structured teaching program regarding chemotherapy and chemotherapy administration protocol d) to determine the association between pre-test level of knowledge with selected socio – demographic variables. an evaluative approach was used with one group pretestposttest only design. non-probability convenient sampling technique was used. sample size was 50. the investigator assessed final year general nursing and midwifery student’s knowledge using structured knowledge questionnaire regarding chemotherapy and chemotherapy administration protocol. after conducting the pre-test, structured teaching programme was introduced to the final year general nursing and midwifery students. post-test was conducted on seventh day using the same research tool. It is found that the calculated t value is greater than table value. There is significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores of knowledge of final year general nursing and midwifery students. There is significant association between the pre-test knowledge scores and demographic variable source of information and there is no significant association between selected demographic variables like age, religion, family member with cancer and previous knowledge. The finding of the study suggests that structured teaching program is effective in increasing the knowledge offinal year general nursing and midwifery students regarding chemotherapy and chemotherapy administration protocol.
A Study to assess the knowledge regarding self management behaviour among Type II Diabetes Mellitus patients in prevention of COVID-19 at selected area, Alappuzha District, Kerala, India
Authors: Jain Gepsi , Clement Nahomi
Published: December 2022

A quantitative research study was done to evaluate the effect of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding self management behaviour among type 2 Diabetes mellitus patients in prevention of Covid-19 at selected areas in Alappuzha district. The objectives were to assess the pretest level of knowledge regarding self management behaviour among type 2 Diabetes mellitus and to find out the association between knowledge regarding regarding self management behaviour among type 2 Diabetes mellitus patients in prevention of covid-19 at selected areas in Alappuzha district with selected demographic variables. The Quantitative research approach was selected with Quasi experimental one group pretest post test control group design. The study was conducted in type 2 Diabetes mellitus patients who have been diagnosed in 5 years at selected areas in Alappuzha district. 50 Samples were selected according to the non-probability convenient sampling techniques. Screening test was done for the population with screening criteria. Knowledge questionnaire was given for 50 type 2 Diabetes mellitus patients who have been diagnosed in 5 year. The study findings reveals that among 50 samples, majority (84%) of the subjects have good knowledge regarding self management behaviour in prevention of COVID 19 remaining 16% percentage have average knowledge and nobody had poor knowledge. The association between knowledge score with various demographic variables shows 0.05 level of significance and it shows there is no significant association between knowledge score and demographic variables like age, sex, religion, type of family, area of residence, education, occupation and income.
Beautiful past awaits us
Authors: Bordács Andrea
Published: December 2022

Grasping the concept of transience or time has been a basic theme in art; hence it is no surprise that Proust also tried to search for the lost time. However, many people try the impossible: to capture the ephemeral. In any case, transience is a fundamental theme of art, although its representability is always questionable. As Jauss (1952/1996) writes, “time has a special relationship with narrative art” (p. 5). However, the notion of time is inherently difficult to define. As St. Augustine’s saying goes—which now has become a catchphrase—“What then is time? If no one asks me, I know; if I want to explain it to a questioner, I do not know” (Augustine, 2006, p. 242). According to Henri Bergson (1889) time is the central question of metaphysics. If this puzzle were solved, everything would be solved. Time is perceived only in its transience. Borges wrote “time is the substance I am made of” (1956–1960/1964, p. 234). The static nature of visual art—prevalent until videos and video installations emerged—makes it particularly problematic to show a phenomenon that can only be perceived in its transience. The great challenge for art is how to depict this elusiveness. The eternal question is how we can be the same and yet different. What remains is memory. Memories are partly individual, and it is largely memories that constitute us. Thus, the topic of my paper is the representation of time, more precisely that of the passing of time, and of memories in contemporary art and the possible attitudes of the artists to stop the past, since remembering is also a rewriting and reinterpretation of the past.
Moroccan Arabic Consonant Clusters Resulting From Negation as an Exception to Benhallam’s SSAA: An Optimality-Theoretic Account
Authors: Belkhadir Radouane
Published: December 2022

This article examines the status of the consonant cluster resulting after the concatenation of the discontinuous plural morpheme ma…….∫. In disconformity with Benhallam’s Syllable structure Assignment Algorithm (henceforth SSAA) which predicts that every succession of consonants is resolved in MA by inserting schwa to break hiatus, the succession of consonants after the abovementioned morphological operation does not permit schwa epenthesis. As such, it is imperative to account for the status of the final consonants and incorporate them into the syllable structure of the language. The claim of this article is that schwa is not inserted here as the ∫ of the negative morpheme is assigned an appendix which is moraless. So, it cannot make a mora in combination with the moraless schwa. The analysis is couched within the framework of Optimality Theory (OT). More specifically, the constraints that interact to account for this seeming ad hoc are both faithfulness and markedness constraints. It is argued that some faithfuness as well as markedness constraints interacting with each other are responsible for the existence of such consonant clusters.
Automated measurement of carotid angle with use of CT images
Authors: DEMİR Nusret , DEMİR Serkan
Published: December 2022

Carotid stenosis is an important etiological factor in the forming of ischemic stroke. The weight of stroke which is formed as a result of extracranial internal carotid artery stenosis or occlusion differs according to the location, size of interaction, collateral supply, and the mechanisms those cause interact. Therefore, it is important to measure the narrowness of the carotid with the calculation of the bifurcation angle. In this study, CT cross-sectional image sequences are used. The images are unsupervised classified, and the carotid veins are identified with the boundaries and centers of the clusters. Then, the angles are calculated with three center points of the veins from successive images. The center point of the calculation is from the vein which has the maximum area difference between one of the successive images. The results are evaluated using 5 samples with visual interpretation regarding the position and the correctness of the three successive images which have maximum area jump.
新冠肺炎下的部落社區長照站：影響衝擊與回應
Authors: 呂怡慧 呂怡慧 , 陳思妤 陳思妤 , 陳怡君 陳怡君 , Yi-Chun Chen 郝鳳鳴
Published: December 2022

社區式長照是國家社會福利發展方針，這兩年因為受到疫情影響，在各部落社區長照站也產生了服務上的變化。部落社區長照評鑑評分表中，社工專業有三大指標及十項細則，為本研究主要項目。研究採用內容分析法及焦點座談法，研究期間採設定在2020～2021年評鑑甲等以上服務站。研究結果顯示：疫情下能夠達到服務指標，關鍵在人員反應出應變的能力。社區式部落長照站的生活已取代長者日常生活模式為社區防疫守護站、因疫情所迫開發多元「數位課程」。並建議可導入部份工時制，補充各站臨時人力，在鄰近部落間作資訊的互通與共享，也要增加照顧服務人員的教學技巧、課程設計能力，與教材開發的相關教育訓練。Community-based long-term care is the national social welfare development policy. Due to the impact of the epidemic in the past two years, each tribal community-based long-term care center has also undergone service changes. In the evaluation score table, the social work profession has three major indicators, which are the main projects of this research. The research adopts the content analysis and focus discussion method. During the research period, the service centers rated A and above in 2020-2021 will be collected. Results: Under the epidemic, the key to achieving service indicators is staff resilience. The life of the service center has replaced the daily life mode of the elderly. A variety of ＂digital courses＂ have been developed. Also recommended: part of the working hour system can be imported, supplementary temporary staff at each center, exchanges and sharing information among neighboring tribes. Caregivers should also increase educational training in teaching skills.
打造地方工作者：投入與維持因素初探
Authors: 張育誠 張育誠
Published: December 2022

本研究討論影響地方工作者動機與持續實踐行動的主客觀因素。本研究所稱的地方工作者，指的是其實踐行動有助提升在地地方感的行動者。基於20位受訪者的訪談、參與觀察以及相關次級資料，本研究做出以下結論：從鉅觀到微觀，各種社會因素觸發行動者投入地方工作，不論是讓行動者產生關懷在地的動機、行動，或是讓已有動機的行動者能付諸實踐。除了對議題的關心，這些實踐的行動更與行動者的自我實現互相關聯。隨行動者持續展開行動，其地方工作的身分逐漸明確，同時也在過程中獲得所需的各種資本，這些資本具有一定的在地專屬性，產生的鎖入效果也讓行動者持續投入地方工作。

 

This study investigated why individuals want to be community workers and how they maintain their practices. The conclusions presented herein are based on 20 interviews, participant observation, and secondary data. Social factors at different levels inspire individuals to value some aspects of the community and to better their community. Community workers often see their community service as part of their self-actualization. As they continue to engage in community service, community workers develop their identities as community workers, and the capital required for their service accumulates. Some types of capital are location-specific, which produces a lock-in effect that inspires community workers to continue engaging in community service.

 
臺灣人口結構老化進程中的人口政策、照顧關係，與社區照顧共同資源途徑的反思
Authors: 黃志隆 黃志隆
Published: December 2022

隨著臺灣人口結構老化進程的持續，臺灣在人口政策的回應，已從對人口數量的控制，逐漸轉向照顧等社會再生產相關政策，以回應因人口結構老化而產生的各類照顧問題。然而從既有的研究文獻和社會改革理論來看，從老人照顧、兒童照顧，再到青年就業問題的回應，一方面呈現了人口再生產議題的主要訴求面向，另方面則呈現了其在整合上的困難。特別是在照顧倫理行動的實踐上，現有的政策回應，難以落實個人在生命歷程中與他人的相互依賴和情感需要。而透過對社會投資國家理論與社會不平等的反思，以及社區共同資源理論的對話，我們試著提出藉由在地社區對照顧價值的肯認與倫理行動，以及國家角色的重構等構想，以作為回應台灣社會再生產挑戰的可能途徑。

 

With the continuation of aging on the demography in Taiwan, the response of population policy has gradually shifted from population control to social reproduction, such as care provision and the promotion of local youth employment. However, viewing from the existing literature and the related policy reform theories, the current responses to the issues of old-aged care, child care, and adult employment have shown on the one hand a predominant appeal on reproduction, and on the other demonstrated difficulties in integration. Specifically on the practice of ethical action, existing policy responses have made it difficult to cater to an individual’s interdependence and emotional needs with others during individual’s life course. Through the reconsidering of social investment state theory and social inequality, as well as the dialogue with the commons’ theory of community economy, we try to propose a possible strategy that recognizes care value and ethical action from the autonomy of local communities, as well as the reconfiguration of the role of the state. We think it can be the possible approach to respond to the challenges of social reproduction in Taiwan.

 
Liberation through Jurisgenesis: On Constitutionalism
Authors: Mendieta Eduardo
Published: December 2022

This article begins with a consideration of whether the January 6, 2021, attack on the United State’s Capitol building can be considered a form of “legitimate political discourse” and compares the insurrectionists to the Black Lives Matter protest movement. Both movements, as different and antithetical as they are, raised meta-questions about how it is that we establish by means of law the forms to express dissent. It is proposed that “constitutionalism,” namely, the doctrine that the primary means to create and sustain free institutions are constitutions, which were and are result of historical events, i.e., revolutions such as the French, the American, and Haitian, that nonetheless unleashed normative powers and aspirations. After an analysis of constitutionalism through the lens of the US Constitution, the text turns to an analysis of what here are called “constitutional deconstructions.” Six such deconstructions are discussed: of the written constitution itself, of the law, of rights, of the people, of the state, and finally, of the Supreme Court as the protector and ultimate reader of the constitition. In this last section, the 2021 Report of the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States is considered.
Truth, Illusion, and Their (Dis)Contents
Authors: Zakin Emily
Published: December 2022

This article returns to Freud’s 1927 The Future of an Illusion in order to explore and elaborate the relations among identity, belief, and affect. Reading the competing authorial and opponent voices in the text, I ask whether realism about illusion is consistent with a belief in the ultimate victory of reason in human civilization. I return to Future of an Illusion for two reasons: first, we can see in this work the ambiguous and tumultuous intersection between “group psychology” and “political epistemology,” the way that the formation of community is bound up with the formation of epistemic anchors for belief; and second, the text offers a demonstration of the complex relations among science, scientism, and the critique of scientism that is itself worth engaging with, given the ways that epistemic and political authority are bound together, and both are bound to the variable authority of reason that post-truth seemingly puts under question.
Arsenic in mind: Construction of knowledge and attitude scales
Authors: Sovan Kumar Singha  , Suvendu Ray  , Deb Prasad Sikdar
Published: December 2022

Chronic arsenic toxicity (arsenicosis) as a result of drinking arsenic-contaminated groundwater is a major environmental health hazard throughout the world, including India. During the last four decades arsenic contamination of groundwater in nine districts out of twenty in West Bengal has become a serious problem. About 20% population of West Bengal in nine districts (Malda, Murshidabad, Nadia, North 24- Parganas, and South 24-Parganas, Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly and Burdwan) are affected by arsenic problem. To prevent this harmful effect, every people need to have proper knowledge and positive attitude towards arsenic. In this study, the researcher constructed a standardized tool of knowledge and attitude towards arsenic to assess the knowledge and attitude level of arsenic among the people of arsenic contaminated area. The researcher took item analysis method to assess the quality of the items of every section. Then the tools were measured the reliability by the Pearson’s product moment correlation method. Primarily two self-administered tools of 39 knowledge items and 32 attitude items regarding arsenic was applied among the people of Nadia district of West Bengal. Therefore, the researcher analyzed the collecting data and eliminated the poor items on the basis of difficulty value and discrimination index. After elimination of distracting items, 25 items in knowledge section and 25 items in the attitude section were retained as a final form of tool regarding arsenic. Thereafter the final form of tools applied among 60 general people to calculate the reliability of the tools by test-retest reliability method. The researcher found significant reliability in knowledge and attitude tools. These standard tools can assess the knowledge and attitude level regarding arsenic among the people of arsenic contamination area with accuracy.
Cecal volvulus, a rare and late complication of a laparoscopic adjustable gastric band
Authors: Lakhani Amar , Fung Casey , Strauss Paul
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) surgery is one of the three most popular bariatric procedures worldwide due to its favorable risk benefit profile, reversibility, and low rates of morbidity and mortality. Recent studies have demonstrated a myriad of long-term complications including band slip, band erosion, intra-abdominal infection, port-site infection, port breakage, and pouch enlargement. All of which contribute to alarming rates of revision, adjustment, and removal of LAGB.
Case Report: We describe a novel case of a 68-year-old female presenting to the Emergency Department with a one-day history of abdominal pain, obstipation, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting. A computed tomography (CT) scan demonstrated a cecal volvulus. Subsequently an emergency right hemicolectomy was performed which identified a LAGB encircling the hepatic flexure.
Conclusion: Clinicians should hold a high index of suspicion and a low threshold for operating when treating patients with a bowel obstruction with a known history of a LAGB.
Peran Bimbingan Orang Tua Dalam Meningkatkan Pengetahuan Nilai – Nilai Muamalah pada anak – anak
Authors: Akbar Taufiq , Ali Muhammad , Djumati Anas
Published: December 2022

This study purpose to analyze the role of parental guidance in increasing knowledge of muamalah values ​​in children in Jayawijaya Regency.Parental guidance is a provision of assistance, coaching and also encouragement both physically and psychologically from parents given to children to live life in an effort to overcome every problem faced with the aim of the child achieving his welfare. Understanding or knowledge of muamalah values ​​in children can be interpreted as awareness and initial experience of a child in responding to various things in their environment related to muamalah values ​​which indirectly imprint as information used by a child to live his life.This research is an explanatory research with a quantitative approach and uses 92 respondents. Processing and distribution of data in this study were analyzed using path analysis with the AMOS/Structural Equation Model (SEM) V.22 program.The results showed that the role of parental guidance can increase positively and significantly the knowledge of muamalah values ​​in children (cr = 3.408: p = 0.046).
Biochemical, cellular and proteomic profile from head and neck cancer patients submitted to postoperative immunomodulating therapy
Authors: Santos Semíramis Silva , Lobo Marina Duarte Pinto , Costa Lucianna Auxi Teixeira Josino da , Araripe Tamara Soares de Oliveira , Regis Barbara Danuta Lins Oliveira , Moreira Ana Cristina de Oliveira Monteiro
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Head and neck cancer is one the most prevalent forms of cancer in Brazil and worldwide. Immunomodulating enteral nutrition therapy (ENT) can benefit head and neck cancer patients by modulating immune and inflammatory response. Objective: The purpose of this study was to draw a biochemical, cellular and proteomic profile of plasma from head and neck cancer patients submitted to postoperative immunomodulating ENT for 3-5 days. Material and Methods: The cohort was predominantly male, elderly and malnourished. Plasma proteins were quantified and submitted to electrophoresis, depletion chromatography and mass spectrometry. Results: The most highly expressed proteins were C-reactive protein and serum amyloid A1 and A2 (before ENT) and Factor B of the complement system (after ENT). Six protein tumor markers were identified: AAS, plasmin, zinc-α2-glycoprotein, α-1 antichymotrypsin, leucine-rich α-2 glycoprotein 1 and 2, and heavy chain of IgM. Conclusion: In conclusion, the most highly expressed protein in response to postoperative immunomodulating ENT was Factor B of the complement system.
Supply Chain Management Strategy for MSMEs in Reducing Unemployment in Medan City
Authors: Batubara Muslimatul Husnah , Aisyah Siti
Published: December 2022

It is impossible to disentangle the contribution of industries and MSMEs present in different parts of Indonesia from the country's rising economic growth. As a result, SMEs confront a variety of challenges, including fiercer competition, trouble accessing finance, underutilized marketing, a lack of superior resources, restricted access to suppliers, the emergence of new rivals, and a lack of preparedness for the unexpected. The supply chain management process takes these issues into account. It is anticipated that micro, small, and medium-sized firms (MSMEs) will play a crucial role in the development of the populace's economy. MSMEs are anticipated to be able to overcome poverty, the traditional development barrier. The goal of this study is to develop a better supply chain management plan that will benefit the residents of Medan, especially MSMEs, and help to lower the unemployment rate. This study uses a qualitative methodology. the collection of data through surveys and the use of website-based supporting materials. As a result, the study's findings show that Medan's unemployment rate has gone up. Many causes, including the rising number of high school graduates who don't pursue higher education, contribute to the rise in the number of unemployed people in the city of Medan. MSMEs thus contribute significantly to lowering the unemployment rate in the city of Medan. The growth of MSMEs is hampered by a number of problems, which prevent them from developing to their full potential. The lack of money, the employment of less labor, and poorly functioning marketing are some of the challenges faced by MSMEs. So in order to lower the unemployment rate, researchers apply a supply chain method.