bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Using the Power of Student Reflection to Enhance Professional Development
Authors: Zimmerman Sonia , Byram Hanson Debra , Stube Jan , Jedlicka Janet , Fox Lavonne
Published: August 2021

Student personal and professional development is an area of increasing importance in professional education programs. The practitioner of the future needs to be able to reflect and self-assess his/her learning in order to take intentional steps toward developing or continuing competency. The purpose of this article is to describe the evolution of one program’s process of incorporating self-reflection and feedback as an integral part of the curriculum. Examples of the guiding questions are included. The value of a self-reflective student evaluation process in the development of reflective practice and its implementation within a professional healthcare curriculum and future practice environments are discussed.
Descriptive and process evaluation of a shared primary care program
Authors: Vingilis Evelyn , Paquette-Warren Jann , Kates Nick , Crustolo Anne-Marie , Greenslade Jaimi , Newman Sharon
Published: August 2021

Purpose: This study involved the conduct of a descriptive and process evaluation to examine the implementation and maintenance of an existing local shared care program: The Hamilton Health Service Organization Mental Health and Nutrition Program located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The program was organized to strengthen links between mental health, nutrition, and primary care services, to improve access to mental health and nutrition care, and to realize the benefits of improved communication, collaboration and mutual support among multiple practitioners, increased continuity of care, and increased family physicians’ comfort and skill in handling more complex problems. Method: A mixed-method, multi-measures evaluation design was used. Data were gathered from the program’s central patient database and by conducting focus groups. Results: Teams of practitioners provide comprehensive primary mental health and nutrition care. Collaboration and education opportunities are extensive although time constraints are an issue. Patients with a range of problems were assessed, treated, and referred among team members. There appears to be a decreased burden on external services. Conclusions & Discussion: This evaluation suggests that implementation and maintenance of shared care programs are possible within community practices.
The Acquisition of Instructional Strategies through a Four-Session Athletic Trainer Clinical Instructor Workshop
Authors: Vanguri Pradeep , Konin Jeff
Published: August 2021

Athletic training clinical education combines didactic education with practical experiences. Athletic training education programs facilitate the development of this instruction by preparing the clinical instructors affiliated with the program. Primarily through one-time workshops, this effort provides limited delivery of content to prepare these clinical instructors. In an attempt to identify which method of content delivery would most benefit clinical instructors, this research creates a unique methods to further investigate this issue. This study compared the acquisition of knowledge between the traditional single session clinical instructor workshop to a modified four-session workshop on athletic training clinical education instructional strategies. Method: A pre-post assessment was utilized to measure the acquisition of clinical instruction skills for a control and experimental group of clinical instructors within a single accredited athletic training education program. Eleven clinical instructors participated in the experimental group while fifteen clinical instructors participated in the control group (N=26). A standardized instrument for assessment compared control and experimental group participants’ acquisition of information delivered through the clinical workshop models. Results:Statistical analysis of the results from the testing instrument identified a statistical difference (p=.003) between the control and experimental groups implying an acquisition of knowledge from the clinical instructor workshop interventions.Conclusions: This study supports the implementation of multiple session clinical workshops for athletic training clinical instructor workshop training as an alternative method to the traditional single session workshop delivery mode. Nurturing clinical instructors through instructional develops a positive learning environment to ensure their success.
Loop-Strap Type Does Not Affect Facemask Removal Using an Anvil Pruner
Authors: Seegmiller Jeff , Stechschulte-Musielewicz Darcie
Published: August 2021

Purpose: To compare time and movement characteristics of four different brands of football facemask loop straps during a cutting task. Methods: Ten certified athletic trainers, age 24.8 ± 3.4, years of experience 2.4 ± 2.5, cut four different brands of football helmet loop straps (ShockblockerTM, ASI (Athletic Specialty), SchuttTM AG (Armourguard) Elite, and RiddellTM) with an anvil pruner. Task completion time was measured with a time code generator. Helmet movement was measured in the lateral flexion plane using 2-dimensional motion analysis. Results:Measureable but non-significant differences were observed between loop strap types (P < 0.05) for dependent variables (time, range movement, and mean movement). Conclusions: Emergency personnel can effectively cut through various brands of football helmet loop straps using an anvil pruner and do not need brand-specific tools for facemask removal. Similar movement characteristics were observed while cutting all four brands of loop straps. Movement occurring during facemask removal may increase cervical displacement and increase injury severity. Measureable differences in cutting time warrant further investigation.
Learning Style Preferences of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech Pathology Students: A Comparative Study
Authors: Brown Ted , Cosgriff Tessa , French Glenys
Published: August 2021

Purpose: Educating future health care practitioners is an important role of universities. Optimal learning environments consider how students learn and utilise various teaching methods to tailor curriculum delivery to match specified student learning preferences. Method: This paper presents a comparative study examining the learning style preferences of first-year undergraduate occupational therapy (n = 116), physiotherapy (n = 60) and speech pathology students (n = 42) at one Australian university. Each student group completed the Kolb Learning Style Inventory (LSI) and the VARK Questionnaire during the first semester of year one of their courses. Results: Minimal significant differences were identified between the learning style preferences of the occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and speech pathology students using one-way ANOVA and t-tests. All three student groups reported a greater preference for kinesthetic learning, supporting case study and practical experience components of allied health education. As well, all four of Kolb’s information processing styles were represented within each student group. Conclusion: The study findings support prior research, suggesting that a range of teaching methods are required to accommodate the variability of student learning styles enrolled in health science courses as well as to strengthen student learning modes in preparation for the complex demands of professional practice.
Descriptive Analysis of Level of Implementation in Allied Health Educational Institutions of IOM Recommended Core Competencies
Authors: Blagg James
Published: August 2021

A signal report of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in 2003 stated that profound changes were needed in how health systems are designed, and postulated that such redesign could not take place without properly preparing health care professionals to take on this task. It established a set of core competencies (competence in patient-centered care, interdisciplinary teaming, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics) that future professionals should possess. The current study was conducted to determine the extent to which these core competencies have been incorporated into curricula by colleges/schools of allied health. A survey was e-mailed to 112 institutional representatives of the member institutions of the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions for completion online. Thirty (26.8%) responded, and results were tabulated by Zoomerang software. Results indicated high desire to integrate the competencies and moderate to strong success in doing so. Most often, the competencies were included via integration throughout the curriculum, and rarely in standalone courses. This curriculum integrative approach makes sense, in the opinion of the author, as it has students apply the recommended competencies in concert with each other to various areas of content and scenarios rather than applying each in isolation within single standalone courses.
Distress with Breathing in People with Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review
Authors: Quast Elizabeth , Williams Marie
Published: August 2021

While the prevalence of shortness of breath has been reported to be as frequent as pain in people with lung cancer, less attention has been paid to the distress associated with this symptom (dyspnea). This systematic review of the literature was undertaken to investigate how this symptom has been assessed and whether breathlessness in people with lung cancer is distressing. Using a pre-determined search strategy and inclusion criteria, thirty-one primary studies were identified and included in this review. A variety of outcome measures have been used to assess the experience of dyspnea with domains including intensity, distress, quality of life, qualitative sensation and prevalence. The distress associated with breathlessness appears to be variable, with some studies reporting it to be the most distressing sensation, while others report lower levels of distress. Overall the studies reflect a high prevalence of dyspnea in lung cancer patients, with subjects experiencing a moderate level of dyspnea intensity and interference with activities of daily living. Overall, the findings of this review indicate that dyspnea was a common symptom experienced by people with lung cancer with varying degrees of intensity and unpleasantness. Thus, if dyspnea and pain are both distressing sensations for people with lung cancer, this has potential implications for both clinical and academic areas, with regards to both management strategies and further research.
Speech and Language Characteristics in Kabuki Syndrome
Authors: Malik Parul , Sharma Anuradha , Sakhuja Sachin , Munjal Sanjay , Panda Naresh
Published: August 2021

The aim of this study was to delineate the language difficulties in Kabuki Syndrome. At presentation, the child with Kabuki Syndrome had waddling gait, dolicocephaly, and frontal bossing. On administering an Indian standardized test (Linguistic Profile Test), different aspects of spontaneous language production were analysed. Receptive language skills were within normal limits, but expressive language skills showed deficits in semantic and syntactic areas. Articulation errors appeared mainly due to poor oral-motor coordination and hypotonia. A dull flat pattern of speech was characteristic to the child.
A Comparison of Rank Ordered Professional Attributes by Clinical Supervisors and Allied Health Students
Authors: Freeman Julie , Rogers Janet
Published: August 2021

The concept of professionalism in the field of allied health has been defined to delineate professional behaviors and values. The term "professional attributes" describes a set of behaviors believed to encompass professionalism. Clinical performance instruments attempt to evaluate professional behavior of allied health students. However, deficiencies in professionalism are difficult to identify and quantify making the problem troublesome to address. The purpose of this study was to identify differences in perceptions between clinical supervisors and allied health students as they relate to the rank order of importance of “professional attributes” required for effective clinical practice. The results of a “professional attributes” survey administered to clinical supervisors and allied health students were analyzed using a Mann-Whitney 2-tailed test. Identified differences could serve as a basis for objective instruction on professionalism in the classroom.
Identifying Preconceptions of Clinical Research in Swiss Allied Health and Nursing Researchers
Authors: Richoz Christophe , Depeyre Jocelyne
Published: August 2021

Purpose: In the context of training health professionals in Switzerland in evidence-based practice, the preconceptions of active researchers might be playing a major role in the development of research methodologies within allied health and nursing professions (AHNP). The objective of this study was to identify the preconceptions (understanding of the meaning of clinical research) of researchers in AHNP at the Health Schools of the University of Applied Sciences, Western Switzerland (UASWS). Emerging theories were then discussed and challenged with available literature and participant profiles. Method: Anonymous semi-directed interviews of 20 researchers (internal and external to the university) arising from various professions, including medical and non-AHNP, were conducted between 2007 and 2008. Results: Preconceptions were grouped into eight categories that were used by 64% of participants (SD 21.8), indicating that the categories worked well in evoking participants’ preconceptions. Categories of themes covering the dimensions of clinical research definition are limits, aim, fields of professional application, professional identity, education, sensitivity of term, associated images, and relevance of a definition. Conclusion: Nurses appear to have specific preconceptions about clinical research. Due to their dominance in terms of number of professionals, they play a determining role in the development of research in AHNP in Switzerland. Researchers in the health division of the UASWS are suffering from a lack of access to experimental research and training in Switzerland. The methodological background experience of researchers seems to play a role in the understanding of clinical research, as from the available results researchers with an experimental background seem to have a larger definition of clinical research. Recommendation: authors recommend the use of the term “patient oriented clinical research” for AHNP when talking about CR.
Banking Beyond Climate Commitments: Transforming Client Engagement and Products & Services for a Net-Zero Emissions Future
Authors: Waslander Jacob , Bos Julie , Wu Yili
Published: August 2021

This paper focuses on answering the following question: how can a private sector bank—one that has already committed to shifting its business model towards net-zero emissions—change its client engagement strategy and update its offerings? This paper analyzes action already taken by banks and identifies additional steps private sector banks should take to align their business model with the Paris Agreement (greenhouse gas mitigation objective) and cater to their clients’ needs in a manner that fosters a net-zero transition.
La enseñanza de endemismos mexicanos a través de video documental e infografía, un ejemplo de Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos
Authors: Verónica García-Cruz Karla , David Cruz-Sánchez
Published: August 2021

En este proyecto se describe la experiencia durante la aplicación de 2 Tecnologías de la Información: el video documental y la infografía, como medios para adquirir aprendizajes significativos sobre el tema: Endemismos mexicanos: causas, distribución e importancia. Este tema pertenece al  programa de Biología IV del bachillerato de la UNAM. Las TIC fueron desarrolladas por los alumnos de quinto año de bachillerato de dos grupos diferentes. La finalidad de este trabajo es que los alumnos emplearán diversas herramientas colaborativas como Google Docs para realizar un proyecto cuyo producto fuera un video documental y una infografía, sobre el tema antes señalado. Los resultados de ambos trabajos aportan evidencias de aprendizaje colaborativo, siendo Google Docs una herramienta útil para el trabajo colaborativo asíncrono. Finalmente, este trabajo aporta dos opciones de productos que el docente puede emplear para desarrollar un tema. Siendo el video y la infografía un producto más significativo para construir el pensamiento crítico, valores y cambios de actitudes.

 

This project describes the experience during the application of two information technologies: video documentaries and infographics, as a means to acquire significant learning on the topic: Mexican endemisms: causes, distribution and importance. This topic belongs to the Biology IV program of the UNAM high school. The ICT were developed by fifth year high school students from two different groups. The purpose of this work is that students will use various collaborative tools such as Google Docs to carry out a project whose product was a documentary video and an infographic on the topic mentioned above. The results of both projects provide evidence of collaborative learning, being Google Docs a useful tool for asynchronous collaborative work. Finally, this work provides two options of products that the teacher can use to develop a topic. Video and infographics being a more significant product to build critical thinking, values and attitude changes.
COVID-19 Contact Tracing Apps and Technologies as a tool of Mass Surveillance: A Cure Deadlier than the Disease
Authors: Bashar Arafat Ibnul
Published: August 2021

“Desperate times call for desperate measures” – COVID-19 contact tracing apps and technology have been operating in the desperate times created by the COVID-19 global pandemic. But the impact of these apps and technology on society is contentious, as the benefit gained from such is said to be largely outweighed by the negative impact it can have during and after the pandemic. Surveillance measures have always been a tricky business. Labeled as the ‘magical solution’ for most horrid problems of our time such as terrorism, crime prevention, it has always failed to live up to its name and has proved to be one of the prominent tools for the authoritarian regimes to oppress people and commit gross human rights violations. Over-reliance on COVID-19 apps and considering them a ‘magical solution’ to containing the spread of Coronavirus can have irreversible consequences. Instead, the pandemic and desperate situation posed by it may have provided the regimes around the world an opportunity to introduce new surveillance infrastructures or strengthen the existing ones, which would have taken years and lots of friction from courts, activists, and civil society, to achieve. The article assesses the legality of COVID-19 contact tracing apps and technology and tries to draw a picture of the society that faces the consequences of surveillance and data collected through such apps and technology and looks at how legal mechanisms can cope with such consequences.
Proposing Process and Experiment of Drying Roses by Freeze-Drying Method
Authors:   Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, HCMC University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Thu Duc-71307, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, Hong Nguyen Van
Published: August 2021

Roses, both fresh and dried, often appear during festive occasions. However, fresh roses do not last long, and dried flowers are marinated with environmentally unfriendly chemicals. This paper proposes the procedure and experiment of drying roses by the freeze-drying method. After drying by the proposed method, the results show that the rose color changes very slightly but still retains its natural, eye-catching, and environmentally friendly appearance.
Assessment of the State of the Emotional Sphere and the Dynamics of Cognitive Functions on the Background of Rehabilitation Treatment in the Acute Period Acute Cerebrovascular Disorders
Authors:   Bukhara Medical Institute, Urinov M.B.
Published: August 2021

Based on the data of neurological examination and somatic status of 150 patients with ACVA, a plan of rehabilitation measures was drawn up for each patient. In the rehabilitation department, patients received a standard course of rehabilitation treatment for 24 days, including drug therapy and non-drug drugs. The influence of stabilization of the emotional sphere and somatic pathology (arterial hypertension, heart disease) on the prognosis of the outcome of rehabilitation in the early stages was studied. Was found. that the presence of a high level of anxiety in the emotional state of patients, an internal unresolved conflict on the one hand, and the absence of a positive psychological background significantly slow down and complicate the recovery process.
Delineation of wellhead protection zones: the analysis of main geological factors
Authors: Nikulenkov Anton M. , Yeremin Gennady B. , Noskov Sergej N. , Mozzhukhina Natalya A. , Wilkina Mariia V.
Published: August 2021

Introduction. Analysis of the projects concerning wellhead protection (WHP) zones delineation shows the majority of the reports to use a simplified calculation. The applied analytical solutions do not refer to the actual geological conditions of the operating water intakes. The lack of distinct guidelines for geological data to be used in the research and the cost increase force the researchers to represent a simplified assessment. Materials and methods. The control of different WHP zone size geological parameters was studied by applying a series of theoretical calculations. Thus, software for analytical modelling of groundwater wells ANSDIMAT developed by the Institute of environmental geoscience, RAS, was used. Delineation of WHP zones is performed by the Particle-Tracking method. Results. Both size and geometry of WHP zones are controlled by several geological and hydrogeological parameters, which entail a synergetic effect. Within the parameters mentioned above, there are such as 1) pumping discharge; 2) aquifer thickness; 3) accessible porosity; 4) flow direction and the hydraulic gradient; 5) hydraulic conductivity; 6) the hydraulic connectivity of an aquitard. Our research shows all six factors perceptibly influence the results. To avoid significant errors each of the factors should be taken into account. Conclusion. Regulations actualization and the Guideline for delineation of wellhead protection zones, in particular, remain to be an area for improvement. Clear requirements for geological and hydrogeological parameter contamination, parameters uncertainty.
Special features of the architecture of 5G networks. Probabilistic forecasting of the impact of electromagnetic fields of radio frequencies on the population (literature review)
Authors: Nikitina Valentina N. , Kalinina Nina I. , Lyashko Galina G. , Dubrovskaya Ekaterina N. , Plekhanov Vladimir P.
Published: August 2021

Introduction. The Russian telecommunications industry is on the threshold of introducing 5G/IMT-2020 (5G) mobile communications. The expected technological innovations of the new generation standard will lead to an increase in the capacity of mobile operators ‘ networks, data transfer speeds, the emergence of new scenarios for the use of mobile communications and the development of innovative digital services. This will contribute to economic growth by increasing labour productivity, automation and introducing new technologies in various economy and human activity areas. At the same time, the electromagnetic environment (EMO) in the areas where people stay will also change. The purpose of the study is to consider the unique features of the architecture of the 5G network to predict the impact on the population of electromagnetic fields (EMF) of the radio frequency (RF) range. Material and methods. The study is analytical. The information base of the research was Russian strategic documents on the development of 5G technologies, articles published in domestic and foreign journals. Results. The primary input data for the construction of 5G networks are presented, allowing us to evaluate EMO and identify the new technology features that are significant in terms of the impact of RF electromagnetic fields on the population. The 5G network uses previously unused RF bands and new types of antennas. With the introduction of 5G, the density of base stations (BS) and access points will significantly increase, the heights of BS antennas will decrease, and the spatial and temporal characteristics of electromagnetic radiation will change substantially. Conclusion. The architecture of the 5G network differs significantly from the mobile communication standards of previous generations. The introduction of 5G networks will lead to a significant change in the electromagnetic background in the environment. An urgent task is to develop a theory of hygienic regulation of RF EMF for the population in a complex electromagnetic environment with simultaneous operation of 5G networks and previous generations and new approaches to determining the levels of EMF in the environment by computational and instrumental methods.
Issues of creating an information system for analysis of environmental factors in the Russian Arctic
Authors: Gorbanev Sergei A. , Novikova Yuliya A. , Fedorov Vladimir N. , Kovshov Aleksandr A. , Tikhonova Nadezhda A. , Rakova Valeriya V. , Bolsunovskaia Marina V.
Published: August 2021

Intriduction. To solve the problems of collecting data on sanitary and epidemiological well-being it is necessary to automate and digitalize processes. Analysis of foreign experience shows the feasibility of developing domestic specialized software products that could be more consistent with the tasks of social and hygienic monitoring (SGM) with a comprehensive analysis of health indicators or environmental factors of the population in the context of macroregions over a long period of time. The purpose of the study was to develop a software product for automating the process of combining large amounts of data on environmental factors with the formation of a combined database. Materials and methods. The results of studies of environmental factors carried out by the Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing (Rospotrebnadzor) within the framework of the SGM for the period from 2007 to 2019 in the context of individual municipalities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation that are part of the Russian Arctic have been studied. Results. To solve the problem of forming a combined database from separate files in the MS Office Excel format, a software product (SP) in Python 3.6 has been developed that automates the processes of creating a database from a large number of separate files, which are characterized by a common structure. The SP was tested on the example of the analysis of the results of the SGM in the context of municipalities of the subjects of the Russian Arctic for 2019. The approbation showed the correct performance of the program, which was confirmed by the results obtained manually. The average time it took to create a merged database from 60 source files was 7 minutes. Conclusion. The created SP allows you to automatically combine a large number of separate Excel files containing in a standardized form data on the factors of the population’s habitat, collected as part of the SGM maintenance, with the formation of a combined database. The software can be used by the institutions of Rospotrebnadzor in the formation of combined databases in the context of any territories of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation for practical and scientific problems.
Quality of Population Administration Services in Makassar, Indonesia
Authors: Sumardi Sumardi , Armin Armin , Hasniati Hasniati , Indrayati Nur , Indar Nur
Published: August 2021

This article analyzes and seeks to measure the quality of population administration services at the Makassar City Population and Civil Registry Office. The indicators used in this study refer to the van Meter and van Horn models using three indicators: policy interpretation, organization, program implementation. thus causing long service queues every day, especially at the check/verification counter for the administrative file completeness requirements
A CMR fuvarlevél kitöltése, annak hiányosságaihoz fűződő jogkövetkezmények elemzése a magyar bírósági joggyakorlat tükrében
Authors: Jezernicki Katalin
Published: August 2021

A cikk első része a nemzetközi árufuvarozási szerződés és a szállítmányozási szerződés elhatárolásának, a fuvarozási szerződés és a fuvarlevél viszonyának, valamint a fuvarlevél tartalmi elemeinek és a fuvarlevélhez kapcsolódó megdönthető vélelmeknek az elemzését, míg a második része a fuvarlevél egyes tartalmi elemeinek hiányosságaihoz fűződő jogkövetkezményeknek az elemzését tűzte ki célul. A tanulmány a vonatkozó magyar bírósági joggyakorlat kronologikus elemzésének mentén kívánja felhívni a figyelmet a jelen kor nemzetközi árufuvarozási szerződésben is megjelenő sajátosságaira és a bírói joggyakorlat olykor téves jogértelmezésére. A tanulmány a kor sajátosságaira tekintettel felvet néhány megfontolandó tézist például a CMR egyezmény módosítására, kiegészítésére nézve, valamint latolgatja az esetleges e-fuvarlevél bevezetésének kérdését.
Is the Phillips Curve Still a Curve? Evidence from the Regions
Authors:   Reserve Bank of Australia, Bishop James , Greenland Emma ,   Reserve Bank of Australia
Published: August 2021

The way in which wages respond to very low rates of unemployment remains a key source of uncertainty in Australia, partly due to the lack of historical evidence to draw upon. To help fill this gap, we study data on unemployment rates and wages growth across local labour markets over the past 20 years. The considerable variation in economic conditions across local labour markets allows us to infer the strength of the relationship between unemployment and wages growth (i.e. the wage Phillips curve) at very low unemployment rates that are rarely seen at the national level. We find strong evidence that the wage Phillips curve is indeed a curve, rather than a straight line. When the unemployment rate exceeds 7½ per cent, the Phillips curve is flat and wages growth is unresponsive to changes in unemployment. Wages growth then becomes increasingly responsive to changes in the unemployment rate as the unemployment rate falls to lower and lower levels, most notably below 4 per cent. These findings have implications for monetary policy, particularly at the current juncture given the Reserve Bank of Australia's central forecast for the unemployment rate to fall to multi-decade lows in the next few years.
Effectiveness of the Alternative Learning System Informal Education Project and the Transfer of Life Skills among ALS Teachers: A Case Study
Authors: Caingcoy Manuel E. , Pacursa Juliet L. , Adajar Ma. Isidora W.
Published: August 2021

Alternative Learning System (ALS) has been adopted in Philippine basic education, yet there is no academic institution in the region prepares ALS teachers in teaching life skills. ALS teachers graduated from different programs of teacher education for formal education. In response, an extension project was conceptualized and implemented to enhance the teaching capacity and effectiveness of ALS teachers. Case study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the project. It explored the transfer of life skills among ALS teachers. Data were collected from multiple sources. Interview and written responses, and feedbacks were analyzed using thematic narrative analysis. Other data were analyzed using document and descriptive analyses. The project had achieved its objectives and rated best by participants. These indicate that the project was implemented effectively and successfully. ALS teachers have acquired life skills and transferred them to others. Thus, the project has made a difference in the lives of these teachers.
Impact of Covid-19 on Tourism Industry in Bangladesh: A Narrative Review of the Period March 2020 to March 2021
Authors: Islam Md. Tariqul
Published: August 2021

The objective of this study is to examine the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism industry of Bangladesh and to suggest some probable recovery strategies for minimizing the effect of COVID-19 in the tourism industry of Bangladesh. Secondary data is the heart of this study and the study has been conducted by following the three steps approaches of secondary research procedures which include developing research questions, identifying the database to answer the research questions and evaluating the collected secondary dataset. The study has found that the COVID-19 has several negative impacts on the tourism industry including the noticeable losses of revenue, a huge number of cuts off of jobs and closing the operation of the business both permanently and temporarily. Though it is near to impossible to get overcome this pandemic quickly but taking proper strategies can minimize the impact and recover the industry. This study provides an understanding of the present scenario of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with a guideline for future research to the academician and probable recovery strategies for the industry professional.
Selected NGOs and Poverty Reduction in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria
Authors: Gisaor Vincent Iorja
Published: August 2021

The research was undertaken to access the impact of Non-Government organizations (NGOs) on poverty reduction in Makurdi local government area of Benue State. Using descriptive approach to analyze the primary data obtained from the respondents through a structured questionnaires and semi-structured interview administered to the staff and officials of selected NGOs in the study area. Result shows that the respondents confirm benefits in terms of increased income, use of good transportation means, good accommodation, feeding and sleeping materials. Despite these benefits, there were challenges confronting the NGOs in the study area. One of the biggest challenges was finance to execute all their programmes as well as disburse to beneficiaries as loans and grants. The activities of NGOs were found only limited to Makurdi while the majority of the people were residing outside the state capital. Therefore, recommendations made include: awareness creation for more participation by people in entrepreneurship and financial independence since it is only through such skills that they can propel themselves out of poverty and the NGOs should seek for more sources of funding including soliciting financial support from the international community to enable it fund diversified economic activities of the vulnerable people in the country.
A STUDY OF TOMATO FRUIT DISEASE DETECTION USING RGB COLOR THRESHOLDING AND K-MEANS CLUSTERING
Authors: Lingeswari S. , Gomathi P.M. , Kailasam﻿ S.Piramu
Published: August 2021

The agriculture field plays vital role in development of smart India. To increase economic level the production of fruits, crops and vegetables can use CAD technique using image processing tools. Identifying diseases in fruits is an image processing’s big challenging task. This can done by continuous visual photos or videos monitoring system. The automated image processing research helps to control the pesticides on fruits and vegetables. In this paper we focus to detect the diseases of tomato at earlier stage. The proposed system shows how different algorithms such as color thresholding segmentation techniques and K-means clustering are used. In proposed system shows the K-means Clustering is better than RGB color based colorthresholder method for detecting tomato diseases in beginning stage.
A Conceptual Framework for Minimizing Peak Load Electricity using Internet of Things﻿
Authors: Abed﻿ Amira Hassan , Nasr Mona , Elhamid Laila Abd
Published: August 2021

Electricity load demand converts from time to time frequently in a day. Encountering time-varying demand particularly in peak times is considered a big challenge that faces electric utilities. Persistent growth in peak load increases the prospect of power failure and increases the electricity equipping marginal cost. Therefore, balancing production and consumption of electricity or addressing peak load has become a key attention of utilities. Most previous works and researches were focused on applying Shave/Shift peak load to solve energy scarcity. In this study, we introduce four significant technologies and techniques for achieving peak load shaving, namely “Internet of Things (IoT) in Energy System”, “On-site Generation systems (Renewable Energy Resources)”, “Demand Side Management (DSM)” applications of control center and “Energy Storage Systems (ESSs)”. The impact of these four major methods for peak load shaving to the grid has been discussed in detail. Finally, we suggest a conceptual framework as guiding tool for illustrating the presented technologies of Shave/Shift peak load in energy systems.
Re-viewing the role of culture in architecture for sustainable development
Authors: Dostoğlu Neslihan
Published: August 2021

Architecture is most often defined as the art and technique of creating space. The understanding and use of space in a society is the most important means that concretely reflects the cultural system and way of life, which is the sum of all the experiences, talents and values of that society. While the physical environment created by people in history is mostly shaped according to local values, the spaces designed by architects have been the scene of conflict among universal and regional values, especially after the Industrial Revolution, with the development of Modern Architecture. This study which evaluates the architectural approaches adopted after Modern Architecture, within the framework of economic, technological and socio-cultural developments in the world and discusses them with their reflections in Turkey, emphasizes the validity of striving for lasting values instead of fashions in architecture. In this context, the issue of culture and identity comes to the fore. Cities have their own unique appearance, physical structure and way of life, as well as a "spirit" that makes them distinctive. The characteristics of the city which make it different from the others constitute "urban identity". Especially in developing countries, many cities face the risk of losing their identity in the process of urban development, which consists of the expansion of the streets and the demolition of buildings that can actually be evaluated. The cultural and natural heritage that makes cities different is also the foundation of urban identity. These values are also a prerequisite for the sustainability of cities. Cultural heritage can be considered not only as a trace of the past, but as a wealth for the future of people. When properly managed, there are many opportunities to create a strong relationship between identity, culture and heritage. Since these opportunities vary in each settlement, different solutions need to be developed. However, it is important that different solutions are produced in a consistent and meaningful integrity, and not as independent initiatives of cities that share the same geography and culture in regional scale. In this process, it is necessary for central administrative bodies, local governments and civil society to work together for an effective and sustainable urban structure.
Designing a subway station for your campus: Case of transit architecture elective at AGÜ
Authors: Öztürk Özgür
Published: August 2021

Transportation planning and design had been a major concern from the urban planning perspective. Various means of transportation have shaped our cities and landscapes for ages and by looking at transportation buildings from an architectural perspective one can see that existing studies focus on the building performance of the transportation buildings or the history of them. Consequently, transportation building design is an important concern that should be addressed from multiple perspectives. Starting from 2019-2020 Fall Semester, Abdullah Gül University Department of Architecture started a new elective course ARCD 110 Transit Architecture, focusing on this issue. While the main intention of the course is to develop a critical view on the existing prescriptive design methods related to the transportation buildings and their environment, students are expected challenge these discussions at their final projects. In order to develop a critical view on the existing design methods, a considerable part of the class focuses on the design guidelines and typologies of the buildings along with the history of the selected building types. In parallel, student presentations showing different examples throughout the world to inspect different design approaches as well as to start debates regarding various debates around design, global world, awards in architecture, and symbolism in architecture. Afterwards, the class turns into a discussion environment focusing on design issues not only related to transportation buildings but also to the rest of the design environment which they might encounter in the future. these discussions start from multimodal and micro mobile transportation possibilities followed by the personal space as a design parameter. These arguments are followed by sustainability from triple bottom line perspective and the possibilities of different technologies and their effect on the transportation related buildings. Meanwhile, they also experiment with simulation tools to test their design cases in different conditions. After the discussions and the debates students are tasked to design a subway station in front of their campus for a final project. After four semesters, this paper will present the aim of the course, the class structure, projects and the findings of the course with selected examples from the course students to its readers.
ASPECTOS EPIDEMIOLÓGICOS E CLÍNICOS DA ESQUISTOSSOMOSE URINÁRIA NA POPULAÇÃO DO MUNICIPIO DE METANGULA NO DISTRITO DE LAGO, PROVÍNCIA DE NIASSA, NORTE DE MOÇAMBIQUE
Authors: Samuel Wilson
Published: August 2021

A esquistossomose urinária, é uma doença de veiculação hídrica causada pelo Schistossoma haematobium, é uma parasitose endémica em Moçambique, afectando sobretudo crianças e jovens dos meios suburbanos e rurais. O presente estudo teve como objectivos avaliar a prevalência e os potenciais factores de risco da transmissão por Schistossoma haematobium na população de Município de Metangula, no distrito do Lago. Foi realizado um estudo transversal entre Maio e Junho de 2021, que englobou um inquérito epidemiológico e recolheram-se amostras únicas de urina na população de Município de Metangula, numa amostra aleatória de 369 indivíduos, de ambos os sexos, com idades entres os 0 aos 35 anos. A prevalência de S. haematobium foi de 60,2%. A infecção foi predominante no sexo masculino, contudo, o risco de infecção foi maior no grupo etário dos 0 aos 15 anos. A hematúria macroscópica foi o sinal clínico mais frequentemente referido pelos indivíduos, seguida pela cor vermelha ou acastanhada na urina. Estes sinais e sintomas estavam significativamente associados à infecção. O comportamento dos indivíduos tais como urinar no lago, tomar banho e nadar no lago e nas lagoas circunvizinhas constituem potenciais focos de transmissão de S. haematobium no distrito de Lago em geral e no Município de Metangula em particular. Os resultados sugerem que a esquistossomose urinária é um problema de saúde pública na população do distrito do Lago, província de Niassa, norte de Moçambique
Knowledge of the Ginger Growers toward Improved Cultivation Technology in Ri-Bhoi District of Meghalaya
Authors: Kharphuli Bankitbok , Mazhar Syed H. , Bose Dipak Kumar , Jahanara Jahanara
Published: August 2021

The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge of the ginger growers toward improved cultivation technology in Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya. A total number of 120 ginger growing farmers were selected proportionately from eight villages under Umsning Block because production, productivity and area under ginger cultivation were found to be maximum. The data were collected by personal interview method by using pre-tested interview schedule and later appropriate statistical analysis was done to find out the meaningful result. The findings of this study revealed that majority (65.83 %) of the respondents had medium level of overall knowledge towards improved cultivation technology of ginger followed by 21.67 percent and 12.50 per cent of the respondents with low and high levels of knowledge respectively.
Programa de assistência estudantil: impactos da bolsa permanência para estudantes da modalidade EAD
Authors: Ribeiro Danielle França , Silva Napiê Galvê Araújo
Published: August 2021

A democratização do ensino superior ainda encontra muitas barreiras para sua efetivação. Um dos mecanismos que podem contribuir para uma verdadeira inclusão de alunos em situação de vulnerabilidade socioeconômica é o Apoio à Permanência estudantil, inclusive o Programa de Bolsa Permanência. Contudo, não existem documentos direcionados para o apoio de alunos da modalidade a distância, apesar disso, algumas universidades dispõem de bolsas permanências para estes alunos. Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar, na percepção dos discentes beneficiados, a influência da bolsa permanência para a continuidade e bom desempenho no curso a distância. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa delimitada aos alunos de uma universidade federal do semiárido potiguar, cursistas de licenciaturas da modalidade a distância. Como método de coleta de dados utilizou-se a aplicação de questionário online. A pesquisa coletou dados de 15 beneficiados pelo programa de bolsa permanência. Por meio da análise de dados, observa-se que a bolsa permanência contribui para a continuidade e aumento do comprometimento com o curso, além de permitir que o aluno entre em contato com atividades extracurriculares. Nota-se, também, que o valor do benefício é distribuído de variadas formas pelos alunos, tanto com itens diretamente relacionados ao curso, como por itens pessoais e domiciliares.
Pengembangan Orientasi Keterampilan Abad 21 pada Pembelajaran Fisika melalui Pembelajaran PjBL-STEAM Berbantuan Spectra-Plus
Authors: Lestari Sri
Published: August 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan mendiskripsikan perkembangan ketrampilan abad 21 dengan pembelajaran PjBL berbasis STEAM berbantuan spectra-plus pada Materi Pokok gelombang bunyi prototype alat musik. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian dan pengembangan (R & D) dengan sampel siswa kelas XI MIPA 2 berjumlah 32 di SMA Negeri 1 Yogyakarta Semester 2 Tahun Pelajaran 2019/2020. Untuk mengetahui peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kritis ilmiah setelah pembelajaran PjBL berbasis STEAM berbantuan spectra-plus menggunakan normalized gain,sedangkan  kemampuan keterampilan kreatif, komunikasi dan kolaborasi menggunakan angket dan lembar observasi. Metode yang digunakan one group pre-test post-test design. Hasil menunjukkan terdapat peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kritis ilmiah skor gain ternormalisasi 0,54 dan berpikir kreatif skor gain ternormalisasi 0,65 setelah diterapkan pembelajaran PjBL berbasis STEAM berbantuan spectra-plus pada kategori sedang.  Dari lembar observasi untuk kemampuan kolaborasi pencapaian 73% dengan kategori tinggi  dan kemampuan komunikasi 77% dengan kategori tinggi. Tanggapan siswa terhadap penerapan pembelajaran sebesar 78,21%. Respon siswa cukup positif terhadap penerapan PjBL berbasis STEAM dalam pembelajaran. Berdasarkan analisis data dan pembahasan disimpulkan pembelajaran metode STEAM dengan mengaitkan ilmu pengetahuan, teknologi, teknik, seni, dan matematika dapat mengembangkan kemampuan soft skills karena siswa diberikan pemahaman secara menyeluruh tentang keterkaitan bidang ilmu melalui pengalaman belajar keterampilan abad 21.