bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
1D Geomechanical Model and Wellbore Stability Analysis for Kafr El-Sheikh Formation at Sapphire Field, West Delta Deep Marine, Egypt
Authors: Attia Moustafa , Farag Ali , Zein Eldin Mahmoud
Published: April 2024

The Messinian Abu Madi Formation considered the most prospective reservoir target in the Nile Delta, is situated under the Pliocene Kafr El-Sheikh Formation, where most non-productive time takes place. Nevertheless, reaching the desired reservoir presents a greater level of complexity than first perceived. To mitigate the occurrence of significant non-productive time caused by wellbore instability problems, including stuck pipes, tight holes, pack-offs, and jarring or fishing operations, there has been an increased focus on geomechanical analysis. Therefore, this work aims to offer a comprehensive 1D mechanical earth model for a specific set of wells situated in the sapphire field, which is situated inside the West Delta Deep Marine region. The mechanical parameters of the rock were determined by the use of empirical equations, since the absence of core sample data necessitated reliance on wireline data. The analysis of the borehole image has provided clarification that the orientation of the maximum horizontal stress is aligned with the NNE-SSW direction. The calibration of this model was conducted using data obtained from wellbore stability events that occurred during the drilling operations of these wells. This model would be valuable in forecasting and minimizing prospective problems by predicating the proper safe mud window. Sapphire-Da, the primary key, is utilized in this particular piece of writing.
Praxeological perspectives of literature at the a2 level in the teaching of french as a foreign language in the Republic of Moldova
Authors: AVORNICЕSĂ Natalia
Published: April 2024

Literature in foreign language teaching offers new cultural and linguistic dimensions with the appearance of the Complementary Volume of the CEFR in 2018. The praxeological perspectives of literature at A2 level are illustrated by the approach of different language activities and the development of specific skills according to the National Curriculum for Foreign Languages of the Republic of Moldova. Literary exploration at A2 level aims tasks with titles of works, names of authors, biographical elements, book covers, etc. The final didactic perspective in the language class derives from the point of view of the teacher on the National Curriculum, the manual and his personal approach.
Pedagogical translation in grammar class as a remedial tool
Authors: CELPAN-PATIC Natalia
Published: April 2024

The teaching/learning of French as a foreign language is no longer like before, it has become an educational process that focuses on the needs of learners, giving particular importance to their difficulties encountered during learning. Indeed, the teacher tries to lend a hand to his students through „remediation”. The latter plays a very important role in regulating the learner’s shortcomings and improving their performance by overcoming the shortcomings identified during an assessment made by the teacher. In this work, we opted for a grammar/ translation methodology for effective self-correction. That is to say, use translation to perfect the language learned and put it at the service of learning it. We insist in our study on the usefulness of pedagogical translation in the remediation of grammatical errors and linguistic interferences.
Directions for streamlining the teacher training process by valuing the freedom of expression
Authors: DONOAGĂ Diana
Published: April 2024

With consistency and determination, we stress the crucial role of teachers and the need to provide them with good training, and the Republic of Moldova cannot ignore this appeal and this obligation. The article aims to develop priority guidelines, imposed by the need to promote the principle of freedom in education and respect for professional autonomy in a liberal-democratic community. The study offers in this respect, some ways to streamline the process of teacher training by capitalizing on the freedom of expression.
The delimitation between functional and semantic transposition
Authors: COPACINSCHI Angela
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study was to establish knowledge about the use of the adjective and especially their relationship to different types of transposition. This is what we hope to have done based on the corpus of references and examples provided. It follows from these observations that at least the relational adjective category is akin to their semantic-pragmatic traits, particularly their ability to subcategorize. Being the form of a system of actions, a process, an attitude, a strategy, a goal to be solved or a formative level to be achieved, a means of improvement, research scientific is still current. At the empirical stage an attempt has been made to clarify the questions of the relationship between the adjective and the adverb, the adverb and the noun, the mechanism of the transposition of these parts of discourse into the French, Romanian and Italian languages.
The implementation of drones in the teaching of school subjects (STEAM concept)
Authors: CARCHILAN Lilia
Published: April 2024

Recently, more and more often, we observe a trend in guiding and piloting drones in various spheres of the national as well as international economy. In this article I researched the way to implement drones in different school subjects such as physical education, technological education, physics, biology, informatics and mathematics through the prism of STEAM.
Determining the square root of a complex number: the trigonometric perspective
Authors: MAFTEA Serghei
Published: April 2024

Domeniul de aplicare al numerelor complexe este diverse, acestea legate de parte semnificativă din pregătirea matematică necesară, în special, inginerilor, constructorilor, programatorilor, economiștilor. Abordarea multor probleme de matematică, fizică, mecanică, electricitate, electronică este practic imposibilă fără aceste numere. În articol este pus în discuție conceptul de rădăcină de ordine doi dintru-un număr complex, în principal, din punct de vedere al formei trigonometrice de reprezentare al acestuia. Sînt prezentate câteva abordări pentru determinarea formulelor pentru cele două rădăcini de ordine doi, ceea ce contribuie la implementarea principiului varietăţii de învăţare. Drept scop precum și dezvoltarea competențelor privind conceptul de număr complex, și a abilităților de operare cu aparatul matematic pus la dispoziție de trigonometrie. Aceste elemente vor ajuta elevul să stăpânească procedura de extragere a radicalului de ordine doi, precum și aplicarea la un nivel înalt al formulelor trigonometrice.
Solving contest problems in constructive geometry
Authors: PORT Sergiu
Published: April 2024

In this paper, using mathematical software, geometrical constructions are presented. These proofs should be presented, in school textbooks, additionally to the analytical demonstrations.
About solutions of some non – linear Diophantine equations
Authors: ȚARĂLUNGĂ Boris
Published: April 2024

In this paper, it is show that the Diophantine exponential equation:2^x +12^y=z^2 has exactly three non – negative integer solutions {(3,0,3),(2,1,4),(8,2,20)}, the Diophantine exponential equation: 2^x+14^y=z^2 has exactly three non–negative integer solutions: {(3,0,3), (1,1,4),(7,2,18)}, the Diophantine exponential equation: 2^x+15^y=z^2 has exactly two non–negative integer solutions: {(3,0,3), (6,2,17)}.
Various methods of integrability of cubic differential systems with real invariant lines of multiplicity eight
Authors: PUȚUNTICĂ Vitalie
Published: April 2024

In this article, we study cubic planar differential systems with affine real invariant straight lines of total multiplicity eight. For these differential systems (there are 24 differential systems) the integrability problem is solved by various methods: the Darboux method, the direct method and the computational method. The results obtained by these three methods coincide, i.e. the obtained solutions are equivalent to each other or they differ from each other by an integration constant.
Photoluminiscence method as a tool for investigation optical properties of coordination compounds with Eu (III)
Authors: GHENEA Vladislav
Published: April 2024

Photoluminescence (PL) method represents a powerful tool for investigation of emission properties of Eu(III) coordination compounds. Basic operating principle and instrumentation of photo-luminescence technique is presented. The set-up is described and example of experimental data on [Eu(μ2-OC2H5)(btfa)(NO3)(phen)]2·phen are presented. The basic advantages and drawbacks, as well as the applications domains are described.
The concept of big scientific ideas and its application to the formation of lifelong learning competences
Authors: CALALB Mihail , DABIJA Viorel
Published: April 2024

This article addresses two research questions: 1) How can the concept of big scientific ideas be applied to better understand the physical meaning of new concepts studied in class? 2) How does the level of understanding of studied material correlate with the development of lifelong learning competencies? To answer these questions, formative and summative digital assessments were conducted during the study of the chapter Interactions through Fields in the 9th grade physics course. Additionally, during those lesson sequences where peer instruction was applied, students also were engaged in digital self-assessment. The results of the assessments are presented and analyzed in terms of understanding the physical meaning of universal gravitation, Coulomb’s law, the basic characteristics of electrostatic and magnetic fields, and the action of these fields on charges and currents. As much as possible, all formative assessment items contained only qualitative questions or those that required simple oral mathematical calculations. It is shown that structuring the studied material during a lesson into three to four big scientific ideas and measuring the degree of students’ understanding of these ideas through digital self-assessment and formative evaluation has a dual impact: 1) in the medium term it ensures the understanding of the material by the majority of students; 2) in the long term it develops lifelong learning competencies.
Models of constructivist environments for physics learning
Authors: CALALB Mihail , ZELENSCHI Irina
Published: April 2024

This article examines the role of the school physics laboratory in ensuring the constructivist nature of learning. For this purpose, the school physics laboratory is viewed as a learning environment which, through its equipment and organization, can support a wide range of constructivist teaching approaches: inquiry-based learning, project-based learning, problem-based learning, and visible teaching and learning. The research question is: „How can school physics laboratory be organized in such a way as to ensure active learning for students?” To this end, the paper analyzes the correlation between the laboratory work topics and the middle school physics curriculum, and proposes a list of laboratory works that can both develop students’ scientific research skills and ensure their deep understanding of big scientific ideas. As physics is an experimental science, a list of demonstrative experiments is also provided in order to accompany physics lessons. Furthermore, the paper highlights the role of digital teaching tools in motivating students both in the learning process and in ensuring their scientific understanding of the laws and phenomena studied.
Using Mozabook in the creation of interactive lessons
Authors: BOSTAN Carmen-Gabriela , CALALB Mihail
Published: April 2024

Artificial intelligence in education is an emerging interdisciplinary field that applies artificial intelligence technologies to education. This is not about replacing teachers with a machine or robot in traditional classrooms, but about advanced tools and technologies that help them meet the learning needs of students and provide personalized education. We are talking about a collaboration between teachers and artificial intelligence. This paper presents ways of using information technology in STEM education with a focus on Physics. An example of an artificial intelligence system is Mozaik Education, used worldwide in schools. It has developed innovative digital education solutions for teachers and students, as well as facilitating school management. On the mozaWeb platform, you can find a suite of educational applications and tools, usable both on the tablet and on the phone, such as Mozabook; mozaMap; mozaLog; Euclid; Euler3D, Matek, Fizika, LabCamera, which provide the opportunity to learn through play. The article shows how to create an interactive digital lesson using the Mozabook application. It is also presented how the assessment tests can be created with the help of the interactive tools provided by the platform.
Limit and extremum problems in physics
Authors: POSTOLACHI Igor , GUȚULEAC Leonid , POSTOLACHI Valentina
Published: April 2024

This article is about the problem-solving activity in practical lessons in the general physics course. Boundary and extreme problems were chosen. In such problems, it is proposed to compare the values of physical quantities, to arrange them in order of increase, to find out the limits of variation of the values of a physical quantity, to establish the optimal conditions for carrying out certain processes. Some problems of this kind are accompanied by diagrams or graphs. From diagrams and graphs, you can make the necessary conclusions for solving problems, you can find out the values of some physical quantities. Such problems develop the skills of building the necessary schemes, working with graphs and reading the necessary information from them. And the problem-solving activity is absolutely necessary for the formation of a good physics teacher.
Planning the research/investigative competence of high school students in the discipline of Geography based on the modular training model
Authors: DUMITRAȘCU Doina Maria
Published: April 2024

The article exemplifies a modular approach to the process of developing research/investigative competence in the Geography Discipline for high school students. Conceived as an effective learning model, flexible as a process and methodology in training theory, it represents the form of organization and operation of the structure of the 2022-2023 school year in Romanian education. Novelty element for formal and non-formal education through Geography, with characteristics derived from holistic and dynamic theories of learning, the modules expressed as learning units are defined by the content unit not in terms of curricular thematic aspect, but in terms of didactic strategies, alternation, coexistence and cyclicality of instructional phases and the roles of learners and educators. The premise of the enterprise of an approach to design in the process of developing the investigative competence in theschool environment within the Geography lessons consisted in the diagnosis of the formative and evaluative framework of integrated learning imposed by the normativity of educational policy documents on the one hand and the specificity of the modular methodology on the other side. The opportunities and challenges of streamlining the research competence development process are highlighted through a proposal for a planning project in the key modular structure, opportunely to be capitalized as a pedagogical intervention tool at the level of all schooling cycles depending on the targeted objectives.
Mind maps - efficient tool for studying chemical concepts
Authors: VOROTÂNȚEVA Emilia , CHIȘCA Diana
Published: April 2024

The article discusses the experience of using mind maps in teaching chemistry. The origin of mind maps is revealed, recommendations for their creation. Mind maps are a convenient way to develop thinking, solve problems creatively and make notes to memorize a large volume of information. At the same time advances in science have a significant impact on people’s mental maps and can fundamentally change the way they understand the world and their place in it. Mind maps are useful tools for improving memory, creativity, and productivity. They can be created manually or using specialized mind mapping software. Mind maps can be a useful tool to organize and structure key information and concepts in chemistry so that students can more easily understand and retain the material. In the educational process, mind maps are a modern, interesting learning tool.
Efficient and fast learning in biology classes through experiment application
Authors: BRÎNZĂ Lilia , CHIRIAC Eugenia , CHIRVAS Olga , NEDBALIUC Boris
Published: April 2024

In the current work, the results regarding the application of the experiment method are presented in order to make the teaching-learning-evaluation process for biology hours more efficient. This method has been chosen, because it forms the students with independent research and identification of new knowledge, collecting the necessary information and applying them in practice. The investigations were carried out within the public institution the Pro Success High School, from the municipality of Chisinau, with the involvement of the students from the 10th grade. From the biology curriculum for high school, the 10th grade, the theme was selected: „The individual development of flower plants”. The purpose of the work consisted in studying the individual development of flowers plants, for example sunflower, through the biological experiment, as well as for training research skills. In order to understand the biological processes and phenomena that take place at the initial stages of flower plant development, we set out to install an experience with sunflower. As an object of study, two sunflower hybrids served. The experiment lasted 15 days. During this period, by the observation method, the students identified the initial developmental phases of the sunflower plantings. They compared some morphological parameters of the seedlings taken in the study and have established some differences in the speed of growth and development of the two hybrids. For students this method was very attractive and caused them to understand more quickly how the sunflower plants are developed.
Developing of scientific literacy in chemistry through oral assessment
Authors: PASCAL Mihaela , CHISCA Diana
Published: April 2024

Chemical literacy is important in many fields, such as medicine, engineering, agriculture and the food industry. Knowledge and skills in chemistry can help develop new technologies and products, as well as understanding chemical effects on the environment and human health. Chemical literacy is an important skill for students in today’s educational era, it is the ability to use scientific knowledge, identify questions and draw conclusions based on evidence to understand and help make decisions about the natural world and the changes to it through human activity. This study aims to measure the chemical literacy ability of middle school students by using different didactic games, reading and discussion, using online resources, etc.
Modeling biology lessons in secondary education from the perspective of schoolchildren centered education
Authors: GRIGORCEA Sofia , RUSU Angela , NEDBALIUC Boris , CHIRIAC Eugenia
Published: April 2024

The article presents the results of the investigations regarding the modeling of biology lessons in secondary education from the perspective of schoolchildren centered education. The active involvement of schoolchildren in different activities, within the lessons represents a complex educational value, being directed to the self-realization and development of his personal qualities, based on the recognition of the uniqueness, the value of each child, his development not as a „collective subject”, but, first of all, as individuality possessing a subjective and unrepeatable experience, in order to successfully integrate into a constantly changing society.
Neuroscience as a perspective approach of integration of domains such as: biochemistry, physiology, psychology
Authors: ANTOCI Daniel
Published: April 2024

Neuroscience is an “umbrella” concept which incorporates more scientific domains that permit the accomplishment of transdisciplinary study at the crossroads of biochemistry, physiology, and psychology. The theoretical study concentrates on the analysis of several scientific point of views and research of the main 3 hormones/ neurotransmitters, which define the characteristics of human personality situated in the brain and the spinal cord, serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. The above-mentioned hormones/neurotransmitters have beenm studied through the prism of biochemistry and physiology, however, much less through that of psychology. More studies have proven the direct connection between the variation of an individual’s personality and the levels of neurotransmitters present in the system. The previously stated facts highlight the necessity of deepening this study, especially in the domain of correlation between the abundance/absence of a certain hormone/neurotransmitter in the human body and the traits of personality.
Stop plastic pollution
Authors: FLOREA Luiza
Published: April 2024

The paper presents activities and results from the „Marine and River Litter Elimination, New Approach - MARLENA” project. The project emphasized the issue of water waste, the value of biodiversity and environmental protection, involving citizens in river and coastal cleaning campaigns and sharing good experiences in the field of pollution reduction and elimination. Funded under the Black Sea Basin Operational Program 2014-2020, the project is part of the European Union’s Cross-Border Cooperation (CBC) within its European Neighborhood Instrument (ENI) and was carried out simultaneously in a number of six Black Sea riparian countries. For Romania, this project was carried out in Galati by the Association for Sustainable Development Prut – Danube, Galati. This paper describes an activity of the MARLENA project, carried out in Galati, by a group of 10 children and volunteers who participated in an eco-camp, in September and October 2019, where they combined theoretical knowledge with practical activity related to environmental protection. The project focused on improving the awareness of young people and their education regarding the problems caused by aquatic waste, awareness of the values of biodiversity and the need to ensure better environmental protection. The paper presents the benefits of education for nature, in nature.
The values of traditional ethics in a globalized world. Case study: Republic Moldova
Authors: ENACHI Valentina
Published: April 2024

The tension between traditional and modern has taken on new dimensions at the end of the 20th century, thanks to the unexpected perspectives of globalization. The accelerated pace of technical change began to affect not only the social domain of technical innovations and economic solutions, but also ideas, values and patterns of behavior. Under the influence of globalization, openness, media information and contact with other cultures, traditional values are changing. The given issue is multi-faceted and therefore I will limit myself to only two aspects of the given topic. In the paper that I will present I will analyze an ethical problem related to consumption as an existential goal and the evolution of the family in conditions of globalization. In the Republic of Moldova the phenomenon of changing ethical attitudes began to spread in the 90s of the last century, when the fall of communism was associated with unlimited consumption as a value of life. The consumer society, the idea of which has spread in the Republic of Moldova, has led to behavioral changes. Many people were not fully aware of the difficult conditions that lead to abundance, they wanted to consume a lot with minimal effort. Consumption has become an index of success and achievement. Another traditional value of Moldovan society is the family, which, due to the opening to the world and globalization, has become the subject of new models and trends. During the period 2016-2022, both the number of marriages and divorces, has been decreasing. The number of registered marriages among young people is decreasing. But the number of marriages at older ages is increasing. The family remains a value for the citizens of the Republic of Moldova although some behavioral aspects of it are changing.
Gênero Literário de Ação Simbólica no Livro do Profeta Ezequiel à luz de Ez 4–5: atos do profeta sacerdote
Authors: Corrêa Lima Maria de Lourdes , Lucas Barbosa Luiz Henrique
Published: April 2024

Jeremias e Ezequiel, apesar de não terem sido os únicos profetas que se valeram de ações simbólicas para complementar sua pregação oral, foram certamente dois de seus maiores expoentes. Mas em Ezequiel esse gênero literário é utilizado diferentemente de outros profetas como Isaías e, mais precisamente, de Jeremias. Alguns estudos têm chamado a atenção para o caráter sacerdotal da mensagem de Ezequiel. O presente trabalho parte deste dado e visa pôr em relevo os elementos que, nas ações simbólicas dos capítulos 4 e 5, revelam tal característica e apoiam esta tese. É especialmente considerado o trabalho de A. Compton, sem, todavia, se ater a todas as suas conclusões, e sem deixar de levar adiante alguns dos dados nele apresentados. Outras referências que cuidam do gênero literário em questão serão igualmente trabalhadas e se farão breves comparações entre seções de Ezequiel, de Jeremias e de Isaías no uso do gênero identificado. Enfim, busca-se relacionar o gênero literário de ação simbólica com o caráter sacerdotal presente nos textos estudados.
Rencana Pembangunan Infrastruktur Sanitasi Indonesia Emas 2045 Melalui Gagasan SPAL di Kawasan Kumuh Desa Bligo, Kabupaten Sidoarjo
Authors: Belinda Safa Salsabila Zuhri  , Tri Sunan Agung  , Teguh Taruna Utama
Published: April 2024

Salah satu dari 5 kawasan kumuh tertinggi di Kabupaten Sidoarjo adalah Desa Bligo dengan luas mencapai 11,71 Ha. Kawasan kumuh dengan sanitasi yang buruk akan menghambat pencapaian Target Indonesia Emas 2045. Target Indonesia Emas 2045 menargetkan adanya pemerataan akses masyarakat terhadap prasarana dasar, salah satunya adalah sanitasi yang aman. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menyediakan perencanaan Sistem Penyaluran Air Limbah (SPAL) di Desa Bligo sebagai salah satu alternatif terhadap layanan sanitasi yang aman. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan pengamatan langsung di lapangan dan pemodelan wilayah dari internet secara digital. SPAL Desa Bligo dirancang untuk periode 20 tahun dengan hasil proyeksi penduduk sebesar 7500 jiwa. Wilayah Desa Bligo memiliki bentangan sungai dari barat ke timur desa. Dengan kondisi tersebut, SPAL dibuat menjadi 2 zona dengan total panjang saluran mecapai 3,138 meter. SPAL Desa Bligo akan melayani 95% penduduk dengan hasil perhitungan debit air buangan mencapai 0,093 m3/detik. Oleh karena itu, digunakan pipa dengan diameter atara 100 – 600 mm. Dengan dimensi tersebut direncanakan kecepatan saluran tertinggi mencapai 2,8 m/s. Desa Bligo didominasi oleh hamparan tanah datar dengan elevasi yang hampir sama di seluruh wilayah desa. Untuk mencegah penggalian tanah yang terlalu dalam, maka SPAL Desa Bligo menggunakan pompa dengan galian tanah paling dalam sedalam 2,99 m. Perencanaan ini bernilai 8 milyar Rupiah meliputi pembuatan manhole, pemasangan pipa dan pompa, serta pekerjaan tanah. Peneliti menyarankan supaya dibentuk lembaga pemeliharaan sehingga SPAL Desa Bligo dapat berfungsi secara berkelanjutan.
VOWELS: A communication framework for disclosing medical errors in medical oncology and palliative care
Authors: Zhou Jamie Xuelian , Lim Crystal , Krishna Lalit Kumar Radha
Published: April 2024

Recognising the impact of medical errors on patients and the doctor-patient relationship has underscored the need for better communication.1,2 For the most part, these efforts are informed by Chafe et al.’s 6 steps that entail: (1) the identification of the error in a timely fashion; (2) determination of the extent of the error; (3) constitution of a workgroup to establish the scope of the review; (4) identification of affected patients; (5) scrutiny of clinical records; and (6) the act of informing patients and other stakeholders.3-6 The apology and open disclosure are then said to be built upon this platform.
Promoting evidence-based care for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum
Authors: Chong Shang Chee , Ho Lai Yun
Published: April 2024

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that has been increasing in worldwide prevalence,1 including Singapore. In this latest issue of the Annals, we share the latest Singapore Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) for Autism in Children and Adolescents, discussed by Wong et al.2 This is the culmination of the tremendous effort of cross-sectoral professionals coming together to generate recommendations of practice for the community, aspiring in goals of using high-quality evidence to promote high-quality care for families and children on the autism spectrum. The first CPG on ASD in Preschool Children was published in March 2010,3 and the current updated version presents an opportunity to extend the guidelines to adolescents, as well as bring together more professionals within other non-health sectors to participate in its shaping. We highlight some of the key features of the CPG in tandem with evolving and important issues pertinent to practitioners in Singapore in the field of ASD.
Should Doctors Perform an Elective Caesarean Section on Request?
Authors: Devendra K , Arulkumaran S
Published: April 2024

The incidence of caesarean sections performed on request without medical indications is rising. The reasons for this are not only for perceived medical benefit, but are also due to social, cultural and psychological factors. Despite dramatic improvements in the safety of anaesthesia and surgery, mortality and morbidity are greater for elective caesarean sections compared to vaginal deliveries. An association exists between pelvic floor damage and childbirth, but this cannot be attributed entirely to vaginal deliveries and does occur even after a caesarean birth. The incidence of late intrauterine deaths is unlikely to be reduced by a policy of universal elective caesarean section, as these procedures carry a risk of iatrogenic fetal morbidity and mortality. The legal and ethical issues of request caesarean sections are complex. The validity of informed consent for non-indicated surgery is unclear. An individual has his/her rights and so does society. When society’s rights are judged to have priority, the individual’s right becomes a privilege. Based on this principle, maternal request caesarean sections must not compromise the provision of care to women requiring medically-indicated caesarean sections or should not dent the resources of public healthcare. In dealing with requests for caesarean sections, obstetricians should establish the reasons for the request and provide clear, unbiased information based on the best available evidence. Individualised modifications to the management of labour may allow some women to have vaginal deliveries. A second opinion from a colleague may help the patient to reconsider the request and make a more informed choice.
Investigating the Infertile Couple
Authors: Yu S L , Yap C
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Investigations play a pivotal role in the workup for infertility. The results must be interpreted carefully as these assess dynamic function. Evidence-based guidelines are useful in the selection of appropriate tests.

Materials and Methods: A review of current evidence-based guidelines for the investigation and management of the infertile couple is undertaken.

Results: The main areas that correlate with fecundability are ovulatory function, tubal patency and semen analysis.

Conclusion: The appropriate selection of investigations based on problem areas identified by history and physical examination would guide the physician in the management of the infertile couple.
From Genesis to Genes
Authors: Tan S K
Published: April 2024

Since the beginning of time, our ancestors have been plagued by illnesses and injuries that are not too different from today’s diseases. Evidence from prehistoric times and ancient civilisations have shown man’s attempts at trying to understand the nature and treatment of these conditions. It was not till the early 19th century that the scientific basis of modern medicine was firmly established when microorganisms were discovered and found to be the cause of many of these illnesses. The 20th century saw quantum leaps made in the understanding of the function of the human body and the therapeutic measures aimed at restoration of any such malfunction. The end of the last millennium was marked by historic achievements made in the Life Sciences, in particular the completion of the sequencing of the Human Genome – the code of life. The beginning of the 21st century has already seen many breakthroughs in medical sciences, especially in the fields of stem cell technology and gene therapy. The number of known illnesses directly related to genetic defects or abnormalities have increased exponentially. Many of today’s scourges can be prevented or more effectively treated. Our ability to utilise this new knowledge to combat the ravages of the ageing process and its associated illnesses – degenerative diseases and cancers offer much hope for the future.
Pandemi Döneminde Yaşlı Bireylerde Dini İnanç ve Psikolojik Dayanıklılık Arasındaki İlişki
Authors: Aygün Elif , Boz Canser
Published: April 2024

Amaç: Yaşlanma süreci fiziksel, zihinsel, sosyal ve ruhsal değişimlerin yaşandığı bir süreçtir. Psikolojik dayanıklılık kişilerin yaşamda karşılaştıkları çeşitli güçler ve zorluklar karşısında kendini toparlayabilme veya bunların üstesinden gelebilme yeteneğidir. Literatürde yaşlıların psiko-sosyal iyilik hallerinin ölçülmesinde kullanılan bir gösterge psikolojik dayanıklılıktır ve bu durum dini inanç ile teorik olarak ilişkilendirilir. Bu doğrultuda bu araştırma temel olarak yaşlıların pandemi döneminde dini inanç ve psikolojik dayanıklılık arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemek amaçlamaktadır. Buna bağlı olarak “Pandemi döneminde Yaşlıların dini inanç ve psikolojik dayanıklılıkla ilişkisi var mı?” Araştırmanın temel sorusudur.
Gereç ve Yöntemler: Araştırma farklı sosyo-demografik özelliklere sahip yaşlı bireylerle yapılan nicel desende kesitsel, tanımlayıcı ve analitik bir araştırmadır.
Bulgular: Elde edilen sonuçlara göre yaşlı bireylerde olumlu dini başa çıkma ile psikolojik dayanıklılık arasındaki ilişki bu kavramları etkileyen cinsiyet, yaş, eğitim durumu, COVID-19 geçirme, COVID-19 hakkındaki düşünce, inanç olarak kendini tanımlama şekli, COVID-19 nedeniyle ölüm korkusu, pandemi döneminde manevi destek alma ihtiyacı hissetme (İçinde yaşadığı ruhsal sıkıntıyı başkalarına anlatma ihtiyacı hissetme durumu) ve pandemi döneminde dini inanca yönelim artması değişkenleri kontrol altında tutulduğunda dahi istatistiksel olarak anlamlıdır.
Sonuç: Yaşlı bireylerin psikolojik olarak dayanaklıkların artması ruhsal sağlık ve iyi oluş kadar yaşam kalitesi, mutlu olma, hayata katılma gibi faktörler açısından önemli olduğu kadar dini inancın da bu konuda koruyucu etkisi olduğu ve dayanıklılık araştırılırken dini inancın da dikkate alınması gerektiği unutulmamalıdır.
COVID-19 Pandemisinde Geriatrik Rehabilitasyon
Authors: Cin Aynur , Hintistan Sevilay
Published: April 2024

Organlarda/sistemlerde meydana gelen fizyolojik değişiklikler ve fonksiyonlarda azalma, rezerv kapasitelerinde düşme, bazı patolojik durumlar ve hastalıklardan oluşan süreğen bir durum olarak tanımlanan yaşlanma doğal bir süreç olup geriatrik rehabilitasyon gerektirmektedir. Dünyayı ele geçiren COVID-19 pandemisi en çok yaşlıları olumsuz etkilemiştir. Pandemi nedeni ile geriatrik popülasyona yeterince ulaşılamamış ve rehabilitasyon programları istenilen düzeyde gerçekleştirilememiştir. Yaşlılar; pandemi döneminde pulmoner, kardiyak, psikolojik pek çok sorunla birlikte malnütrisyon, sarkopeni, ev kazaları, koruyucu sağlık hizmetlerine erişememe gibi rehabilitasyon gerektiren farklı sorunlarla karşılaşmışlardır. Bu nedenle dünya genelinde geriatrik rehabilitasyon COVID-19 pandemisinde büyük önem kazanmıştır. Bu makalede, geriatrik popülasyona yönelik sorunlara ilişkin geriatrik rehabilitasyon kapsamlı bir şekilde ele alınmıştır.
Job Satisfaction, Occupational Stress, and Attitudes Toward Older Adults Among Nursing Home Employees
Authors: Gündoğdu Semra , Kılavuz Aslı , Keser Gökhan
Published: April 2024

Aim: The quality of care provided in long-term nursing homes is affected by numerous factors such as ageism and the employees’ job satisfaction and occupational stress levels. This study was aimed to investigate nursing home employees’ occupational stress, job satisfaction, and attitudes toward older adults.
Materials and Methods: This research was a descriptive study. The study population comprised five nursing homes that agreed to participate in the study. Workers were included in the study regardless of their position. A total of 107 employees were included. Data were collected using a personal information form, the Ageism Attitude Scale, Perceived Job Stress Scale, and Minnesota Job Satisfaction Questionnaire.
Results: The mean age of the participants was 39.9 years and their mean duration of employment was 4.5 years. Of the workers, 61.7% were female, 31.8% were university graduates, 41.1% were care staff, 50.5% worked 8-hour shifts, 74.8% were satisfied with their job, and 80.4% were not considering job departure. There was a significant moderate negative correlation between occupational stress and overall job satisfaction (p
Hábitos alimenticios y estado nutricional según Índice de Masa Corporal en estudiantes universitarios – 2023
Authors: Junchaya Yllescas Vilma Amparo , Maravi Cabrera Aracely Janett , Ayala Guevara Karen Janet , Ruiz Espinoza Johan Edgar
Published: April 2024

Objetivo: Determinar la relación que existe entre los hábitos alimenticios y estado nutricional según Índice de Masa Corporal (IMC) en estudiantes universitarios. Material y Métodos: Este estudio sigue un diseño correlacional transversal, de tipo descriptivo, prospectivo y no experimental. Se utilizó la técnica de encuesta con una confiabilidad de 0,848 con alfa de Cronbach, para medir los hábitos alimentarios utilizando una muestra probabilística de 372 estudiantes de diferentes semestres de la Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica mediante un cuestionario adaptado. Se utilizaron métodos observacionales y mediciones antropométricas para evaluar el estado nutricional de los estudiantes. Resultados: El 79 % son mujeres y el 76,1 % son solteros, de los cuales el 26,9 % son oriundos de Huancayo, seguido del 12,6 % de Huancavelica. En cuanto al lugar de nacimiento, el 27,7 % nació en Huancayo, seguido del 13,4% en Huancavelica, el 59,1% de ellos trabajan y estudian; el 48,4% presentan un índice de masa corporal dentro de los límites normales, el 31,7 % tiene sobrepeso y el 12,6 % obesidad. Al describir sus hábitos alimentarios, el 68,5 % elige cocinar las comidas, el 62,6 % come fruta y/o jugo entre horas y el 75,5 % come arroz con frijoles y/o garbanzos o arvejas , el 76,4% de la población opta por desayunar en casa, el 43,5 % de la población bebe refrescos envasados ​​en la cena, el 50,3 %  come ocasionalmente entre horas, el 42,2 % bebe poca cantidad de líquido, una media de 500 ml por 1 litro y un 54% de los estudiantes universitarios tiene una práctica de hábitos alimentarios modo regular, mientras que el 18% son malos. Conclusiones: La correlación estadística entre los hábitos alimentarios y el estado nutricional del IMC en estudiantes universitarios es baja.
Land Use Change Mapping and Analysis Using Remote Sensing and GIS: A Case Study in Tam Ky City, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam
Authors: Phuong Vu T , Thien Bui B
Published: April 2024

Changes in land use/land cover (LULC) play a critical role in effective natural resource management, monitoring, and development, particularly within the realm of urban planning. In the examination of Tam Ky city, Quang Nam province, Vietnam, spanning from 2000 to 2020, remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques were employed. The Landsat satellite data (Landsat 7 ETM+ for 2000, Landsat 5 TM for 2010, and Landsat 8 OLI for 2022) underwent analysis using the supervised classification method in ArcGIS 10.8 software to identify and categorize six primary LULC classes: water bodies, agriculture, settlements, vegetation, construction, and bare soil/rocks. The reliability of the classification was evaluated through k values, revealing high accuracy with values of 0.951, 0.953, and 0.950 for the years 2000, 2010, and 2020, respectively. Notable shifts in LULC were observed during the period from 2000 to 2020. The areas covered by vegetation and settlements expanded by 53 and 1300 ha, respectively, while water bodies, agriculture, construction, and bare soil/rocks experienced reductions of 466, 48, 413, and 425 ha, respectively. To facilitate a rapid assessment, the study also incorporated the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) and normalized difference built-up index (NDBI). The trends identified in this study are consistently aligned with the results of the supervised classification. The identified changes in LULC pose a substantial environmental threat, and the study's outcomes serve as a valuable asset for future land use planning and management in the area. The method's high accuracy enhances the dependability of the results, making them crucial for well-informed decision-making and sustainable development initiatives.
Communication in Chronic Disease Care: A Collaborative Conversation Map
Authors: Sanjay Kalra  , Saurabh Arora  , Nitin Kapoor
Published: April 2024

Chronic diseases require long term commitment from boththe patient and the treating physician for improving theirclinical outcomes. This journey can be made more easier ifa proper communication bridge can be made betweenboth of them. This paper describes an alliterative C-basedflow-chart to describe a Collaborative Conversation Mapfor chronic disease care. It crafts a map which serves as achecklist for chronic health care providers, especially thosedealing with obesity and diabetes. This conversation mapis concordant with the WATER (welcome warmly, ask andassess, tell truthfully, explain with empathy, reassure andreturn) conversation approach described earlier.Keywords: Chronic disease, diabetes, obesity, personcentred care, psychosocial issues, therapeutic patienteducation
RAPNO efforts in Brain Tumour Outcomes
Authors: Qurat-ul-Ain Virani  , Zanib Javed  , Muhammad Shahzad Shamim
Published: April 2024

Assessing treatment efficacy for brain tumours has evolvedsince its inception with the introduction of MacDonald’scriteria, which pioneered the utility of imaging todetermine an objective and quantifiable response totreatment. This criterion failed to distinguish pseudoresponse or progression from progression and did notaccount for non-enhancing disease therefore; the responseassessment in neuro-oncology (RANO) working group wasestablished to account for these limitations. Since, itscommencement it has worked to determine responseassessment for multiple tumours. As paediatric tumoursexhibit heterogeneous and variable-enhancingcharacteristics, the response assessment in paediatricneuro-oncology (RAPNO) working group was formed tocreate separate criteria. Six response criteria have beenpublished to date, and the article summarizes them.Keywords: RAPNO, neuro-oncology, response assessment
Jardelina da Silva: tá viva a letra!
Authors: Sá Rubens Pileggi
Published: April 2024

Costureira de uma cidade do interior do norte do Paraná, Jardelina da Silva gritava nas ruas com a missão de “salvar o mundo”. A cada aparição, criava uma nova vestimenta, fazendo-se fotografar no estúdio local. No total, são mais de 200 imagens, realizadas durante anos. A partir desse material, das entrevistas gravadas e das publicações em jornais e revistas, criei - apropriando-me de suas realizações - o ‘Museu Jardelina’, que vem sendo veiculado como parte de minha própria obra como artista.
E lhe foi mandado passar o presente diploma... (o Grupo Acre esteve aqui)
Authors: Sabino Isabel
Published: April 2024

Após os anos 60, a abertura nas páticas artísticas com abolição de regras, ampliação de conceitos, desmaterialização de objetos, desvio dos lugares convencionais de exposição e, finalmente, a ideia de qualquer pessoa poder ser artista, acaba por criar uma espécie de contra-tendência “ordenadora” que, partindo da crítica institucional, age como reforço da legitimação posta em risco. Entre casos de certificados que atestam a autoria artística e constituem obra, o nosso foco aponta os diplomas do Grupo Acre (colectivo artístico português ativo entre 1974 e 1977) que operam na identificação do próprio artista.
A Ficção e Suas Articulações com a Ciência Através da Arte
Authors: Zielinsky Mônica
Published: April 2024

Esta reflexão estabelece relações entre diferentes modos de invenção ficcional empregados na concepção poética de três artistas inseridos na arte contemporânea do Rio Grande do Sul, materializados por meio de suas diferentes mídias e formas de concepção de seus trabalhos. O estudo indaga se as diversas conexões transdisciplinares contidas nos processos de criação desses artistas, ao lidarem com a ficção e em suas aproximações com a ciência, poderiam entreabrir outras vias deconhecimento sobre o mundo através da arte, assim como sobre as próprias conformações da arte.
Observadora de Pequenas Desordens: "corpopoetizando" a cidade
Authors: Rampin Priscila
Published: April 2024

Este relato expõe parte do processo de realização de “Registração”: uma ação — e performance — artística do Instituto de Pequenas Desordens, “empresa” de atributos ficcionais. O objetivo foi destacar alguns usos mínimos que os cidadãos fazem do espaço público urbano os quais subvertem as funções originais de tal espaço. Do caminhar, atenta e sensivelmente, pela urbe derivou a constataçãode que cidade não é impessoal em nada; antes, é conformada por subjetividades, manifestações banais, criativas e instauradoras de uma dinâmica relacional.
“... Ir, ir e chegar ao fim.”
Authors: Prieto Margarida
Published: April 2024

neste artigo pensa-se a experiência artística (a experiência da arte do ponto de vista do artista) num contraponto com a experiência científica. No olhar contemplativo e no olhar analítico fundam-se modos de aceder à natureza e de compreender o mundo dos homens. Este olhar está impregnado de imaginação e inventividade quer na ciência quer na arte, mesmo que a finalidade de ambas seja distinta.
O ambiente expositivo no processo criativo de Janet Cardiff em Forty Part Motet
Authors: Bacildo Walter Costa , Cirillo Aparecido José
Published: April 2024

Neste artigo apresentamos a importância da ambiente expositivo no processo de criação da obra Forty Part Motet, 2001, de Janet Cardiff, localizada no Instituto Inhotim. Esses elementos são identificados por meio de declarações explícitas e implícitas da artista, em entrevistas, declarações públicas, vídeos e nas observações de seus trabalhos. Informações que são compreendidas como documentos que indicam seu processo criativo ao longo de suas produções.
AQUELLO QUE LLAMAMOS PAISAJE
Authors: Maderuelo Javier
Published: April 2024

El poeta coreano Kim Byung-lon (1807-1863), más conocido por el seudónimo Kim Sa-kat, tras realizar su primer viaje a las montavas de Diamante, famosas por su belleza, escribió el si­guiente poema:"Pino pino, abeto abeto, roca roca se entrelazanArroyo arroyo, monte monte, qué lugar miste­rioso este lugar":El novelista Yi Mun-yol, refiriéndose a este poe- ma nos dice que Kim Sa-kat "Estaba satisfechoconsigo mismo por haber sido capaz de captar el esplendor del paisaje en apenas un instante". Este pareado, que es considerado una de las joyas de la poesia coreana, resume Ia idea de paisaje, para ello recurre a la enumeración de algunos pocos elementos físicos significativos, cuales son: pino, abeto, roca, arroyo y monte que sin­tetizan los doce mil picos y las mil cien cascadas que componen este conjunto paisajístico. [...]