bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of the ACASI Mode to Other Survey Modes in Sexual Behavior Surveys in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa: Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Phoo Nang Nge Nge , Lobo Roanna , Vujcich Daniel , Reid Alison
Published: April 2022

Background

Reliable data about sexual behaviors is fundamental in the prevention and control of HIV, hepatitis, and other sexually transmitted infections. Generally, sexual behaviors are regarded as a sociocultural taboo in Africa and Asia, and this results in biased sexual behavior survey data due to social desirability. Various modes of survey delivery, including audio computer-assisted self-interviews (ACASIs), have been investigated to improve data quality.

Objective

This study aimed to review studies that compared the ACASI mode to other survey modes in sexual behavior surveys in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa to ascertain the impact of survey mode on responses to sexual behavior questions.

Methods

A systematic literature review was conducted according to the Joanna Briggs Institute Manual for Evidence Synthesis. The review protocol was registered at PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews). Six databases were searched.

Results

A total of 21 papers were included. The face-to-face interview (FTFI) mode was the survey mode most frequently compared to the ACASI mode. Among the most commonly reported outcome variable groups, ACASI participants were more likely to report sexual behaviors, such as “forced sex,” “multiple partners,” “transactional sex,” and “ever had sex,” as compared to FTFI participants. In addition to the survey mode effect, other factors were found to have had an impact on data quality, for example, participant characteristics, social norms, study design, and data collection setting.

Conclusions

Use of ACASIs for administering sexual behavior surveys among populations in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa demonstrated higher reports for some sexual behaviors than the use of FTFIs. More studies that compare the ACASI mode to other survey modes would improve our understanding of the usefulness of ACASIs in sexual behavior surveys in these regions.
Successful reduction of SARS-CoV-2 Viral Load by Photodynamic Therapy(PDT) Verified by QPCR, A Novel Approach in Treating Patients in Early Infection Stages (Preprint)
Authors: Weber Hans Michael , Zandi Mehran Yasaman , Orthaber Armin , Saadat Hadi Hosseini , Weber Robert , Wojcik Matthias
Published: April 2022

BACKGROUND

The current COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the life of many people worldwide and although the search and application of vaccines have made fast progress, there are currently only few medications available for risk patients or advanced stages of the disease. Although the predominant Omikron mutation seems to be more harmless we don't know today which new mutations will emerge in the future.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study was to explore if antiviral photodynamic therapy using Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) as photosensitizer in combination with blue and ultaviolet -A light for stimulation could be effective in early stages of the disease for quick reduction of viral load and to prevent the transition of the infection into advanced stages.

METHODS

This paper explores a new treatment system with a laser/LED treatment device combined with blue and UVA light therapy. This interventional, non-randomised study involved 140 subjects. Participants were allocated to receive either PDT plus daily testing for 5 days or to receive conventional care plus testing. The viral load and clinical symptoms were measured at the start of the study and after 24, 48, 72, 96, 120 and 168 hours

RESULTS

There was a difference of 6.68 threshold cycles in the mean viral load, with a confidence interval of [5.2; 8.17]. Welch’s t-test for two samples indicated this difference was significant (p < 0.01). The same test showed that the difference in the means of the control group was not significant.

CONCLUSIONS

PDT decreases viral load in patients in early stages of COVID-19.

CLINICALTRIAL

ISRCTN10839729 https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN10839729
TOMO KOVAČEVIĆ (1820–1863): BORAC ZA SRPSKI NACIONALNI INTERES U BOSANSKOM EJALETU
Authors: Teinovic Bratislav
Published: April 2022

Tomo (Josip) Kovačević, rođen 1820. u Bosanskoj Posavini u katoličkoj porodici bio je pripadnik poslednje generacije bosanskih franjevaca koji su u mladosti prihvatili srpsku nacionalnu ideju, ostajući njen sledbenik do kraja života. Po svršetku studija katoličke teologije na Peštanskom Univerzitetu doselio se u Beograd, prešao na pravoslavlje, preselio se u Loznicu, a potom u Šabac i bio tokom 1840/50–ih godina najpoverljivije lice Ilije Garašanina, Matije Bana i Franje Zaha za konspirativni propagandni nacionalno–politički rad u Bosanskom ejaletu. Kao borac za srpski nacionalni interes, skrivajući se iza pseudonima Tomo Radivojević, Josip Radivojević, Radivoje Radivojević, sastavio je dva tajna plana o oslobođenju Bosanskog ejaleta i objavio jednu knjigu. Život je okončao 1863. kao kaznačej beogradskog okružnog načelništva i sahranjen uz najveće crkvene i državne počasti.
FORMIRANJE NOVE GLOBALNE GEOPOLITIČKE I GEOEKONOMSKE RAVNOTEŽE
Authors: Nikolic Goran , Zvezdanovic Lobanova Jelena
Published: April 2022

Dok je u prošlosti moć država bila zasnovana na kontroli kopna ili okeana, danas je ona definisana kontrolom tokova ljudi, robe, novca i podataka, i konekcija koje tokovi istih kreiraju. Ključne oblasti moći p(ostaju): ekonomija, tehnologija, potencijal za dolazeće klimatske promene, ljudstvo, vojska, zdravstveni kapaciteti i kulturna dominacija.
Nova realnost definiše globalnu privredu: (neprijateljsko) preuzimanje međunarodne ekonomije od strane geopolitike, iako glavno bojno polje na kome se takmiče velike sile nije vojno, već ekonomsko. U novonastućoj geo-ekonomskoj eri mnoge države stavljaju ekonomiju u centar strategije. Tržišna moć u nekim oblastima – kao što su 5G, poluprovodnici, retke zemlje, kvantno računarstvo i sistemi plaćanja – je kritična, kao i kontrola tokova podataka i digitalnih usluga. Došlo je do dramatične promene u samoj prirodi moći i načinima na koje se ona menja i kreće i u eri koja je došla nakon post-hladnoratoveske, nalazimo se u stanju bez formalnog rata, ali svakako ne mira.
ZELENI U EVROPI – OD EKOLOŠKIH POKRETA DO POLITIČKIH PARTIJA
Authors: Stefanovic Marija
Published: April 2022

Od svog osnivanja šezdesetih i sedamsedetih godina prošlog veka, Zelene partije u Evropi prošle su značajnu transformaciju od studentskih protesta, ekoloških i mirovnih pokreta koji su se skoro ekskluzivno bavili temom nuklearnog razoružanja i zaštitom životne sredine do političkih partija koje sve većom podrškom građana pariraju tradicionalnim partijama na evropskom kontinentu. U ovom radu se analizira kako je popularizovanje teme klimatskih promena doprinelo boljem pozicioniranju Zelenih partija na evropskoj političkoj sceni. U tom kontekstu se prezentuju podaci o podršci građana Zelenim partijama na izborima za Evropski parlament u maju 2019. godine kao i u šest članica EU gde Zelene partije učestvuju u vladajućim koalicijama. U radu se razmatraju i dva modela (švedski i finski) za „ulazak“ Zelenih partija u vlade pojedinih članica EU.
Pored toga, ukazuje se i na činjenicu da su vlasti evropskih država uvidevši interesovanje građana, naročito mlađe populacije, za ideje koje prezentuju Zelene partije, temu klimatskih promena i zaštite životne sredine uvrstile na agendu nacionalnih politika i na taj način postale ozbiljni „konkurenti“ Zelenim partijama.
Imajući u vidu popularnost Zelene partije u Nemačkoj uoči parlamentarnih izbora 26. septembra 2021. godine, u radu se daje osvrt na istorijski razvoj ove nemačke partije i njene mogućnosti da postane deo vlasti na saveznom nivou. S tim u vezi, analiziraju se opcije za formiranje buduće vladajuće koalicije kao i spoljnopolitički stavovi Zelene partije.
POLITIČKI SISTEM PO MITROVDANSKOM USTAVU – USTAVNOPRAVNA ANALIZA
Authors: Stankovic Vladan
Published: April 2022

Tema ovog naučnog rada je političko uređenje Republike Srbije definisano važećim ustavom iz 2006. godine, koji se zbog datuma donošenja, kolokvijalno, zove i: „Mitrovdanski ustav“. Predmet istraživanja usredsređen je na odnose tri grane vlasti, uokvirene u izvestan poredak vladavine – Politički sistem. Vremenski opseg istraživanja smešten je u period od 2006. godine do danas, a prostorni okvir se odnosi na teritoriju Republike Srbije. Cilj naučnog rada je da: proanalizira, opiše i okvalifikuje model političkog sistema koji definiše ustav Republike Srbije iz 2006. godine. Istraživanje polazi od Opšte predpostavke da je Politički sistem Republike Srbije, onako kako ga definišu ustavotvorci, parlamentarni model vlasti sa modifikovanim nadležnostima u korist Predsednika Republike koji se bira na neposrednim izborima. Naučni značaj istraživanja svodi se na analizu i ocenu karaktera političkog sistema u Srbiji, a društveni doprinos na jačanje institucionalnih kapaciteta osnovnih nosilaca vlasti u Republici. Metodi od koji je autor pošao u istraživanju su: logički (indukcija, dedukcija, analitički pristup), pravni (dogmatsko-normativistički, sistemski, ciljni) i politikološki (institucionalni).
Mechanical and strain behaviour of human Achilles tendon during in vitro testing to failure
Authors: Nagelli CV , Hooke A , Quirk N , De Padilla CL , Hewett TE , van Griensven M , Coenen M , Berglund L , Evans CH , Müller SA
Published: April 2022

The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the human body but its mechanical behaviour during failure has been little studied and the basis of its high tensile strength has not been elucidated in detail. In the present study, healthy, human, Achilles tendons were loaded to failure in an anatomically authentic fashion while the local deformation and strains were studied in real time, with very high precision, using digital image correlation (DIC). The values determined for the strength of the Achilles tendon were at the high end of those reported in the literature, consistent with the absence of a pre-existing tendinopathy in the samples, as determined by careful gross inspection and histology. Early in the loading cycle, the proximal region of the tendon accumulated high lateral strains while longitudinal strains remained low. However, immediately before rupture, the mid-substance of the Achilles tendon, its weakest part, started to show high longitudinal strains. These new insights advance the understanding of the mechanical behaviour of tendons as they are stretched to failure.
Design and Implementation Mobile Control Robot
Authors: Bhuyarkar Prof. Smita , Ghonge Harshad , Dipawale Utkarsha , Balpande Juhi , Bhandekar Akshay
Published: April 2022

Abstract: The project aims in designing a robot that can be operated using Android App. The controlling of the Robot is done wirelessly through an Android smartphone one using the Bluetooth module feature. Here in the project, the android smartphone is used as a remote control for the Robot and have key applications. Bluetooth is an open standard specification for a radio frequency (RF)-based and have a short-range connectivity technology that promises to change the face of computing and wireless communication. The controlling device of the whole system is a Arduino. Bluetooth module, DC motors are interacted to the Arduino. The data received by the Bluetooth module from the Android smartphone is fed as input to the controller. The micro-controller acts accordingly on the DC motors of the Robot. The robot in the project can be made to move in all four directions using the Android phone. The direction of the robot is indicated using LED indicators of the Robot system. Robot is also controlled with gesture control. In achieving the task the controller is loaded with a program written using Embedded ‘C’ language. Keywords: Mobile application; Android; Gesture; HC-05; L298N
Investigation of structural-phase transformations in metal of welded joints of reactor plants for nuclear icebreakers
Authors: Samoylenko R. I. , Timofeev M. N. , Galyatkin S. N. , Markova Yu. M. , Anisimov D. M. , Korolev S. A. , Gurkin S. V.
Published: April 2022

The method of mathematical modeling was used to determine the rate of cooling of the heataffected zone at performing assembling welded joints of reactor plants for nuclear icebreakers via preliminary surfacing. With the hardening-deformation dilatometer, an imitation effect of thermal cycles was carried out in various sections of the preliminary surfacing metal, made with three types of welding consumables: carbon steel, silicon-manganese steel and nickel-alloyed steel. Investigations of the structure and hardness of the samples after the imitation effect of thermal welding cycles have been carried out. It has been established that the Sv-06AA carbon steel wire in the entire range of cooling rates provides a ferrite-pearlite structure of the deposited metal. Manganese silicon steel welding wire Sv-08MnSi in a wide range of cooling rates provides the structure of the deposited metal in the form of acicular ferrite, while wire alloyed with nickel steel Sv-10MnNi forms acicular and quasi-polygonal ferrite.
Calculation and investigation of the stress-strain state of a nitrided gear wheel
Authors: Kitaev N. I. , Pichkhidze S. Ya.
Published: April 2022

The article presents an analysis of the stress-strain state of the nitrided gear design using the SolidWorks Simulation and APM WinMachine (FEM) programs. Models, methods and examples of calculations are given. As a result of nitriding, the surface hardness of the product increases, the safety factor increases. The experiment proved that the optimal temperature for the formation of a nitrided layer with a hardness of 11,740– 12,003 MPa for corrosion-resistant heat-resistant steel grade 12Kh18N9T was 570–590°C with a nitriding time of 48 hours. It is shown that after nitriding, the steel under study has a homogeneous structure with clearly defined transition layers, the average thickness of the nitrided layer is 60–90 microns. The stress-strain state of the product before and after nitriding, which determines the internal stresses and deformation of the wheel tooth, shows that the static characteristics are approximately equal. However, a wheel hardened by nitriding has a higher hardness, a greater safety margin and it is less prone to deformation under high loads
Post-radiation annealing influence on the evolution of the materials properties of the supporting structures of WWER-440 reactor vessels. Part 2: Analysis of the influence of material annealing after low temperature irradiation
Authors: Margolin B. Z. , Yurchenko E. V. , Morozov A. M, , Varovin A. Ya. , Rogozhkin S. V. , Nikitin A. A.
Published: April 2022

The results of studying the influence of annealing temperature on the restoration degree of the materials properties of WWER-440 reactor vessels supporting structures (low-strength ferritic-pearlitic steel and its weld metal) irradiated at low temperatures (50–90°C) are analyzed. The main processes that occur during the annealing of the supporting structures materials after low-temperature irradiation and lead to an ambiguous effect of the annealing temperature on the recovery degree of the properties of supporting structures materials are revealed. The influence of impurities (phosphorus and copper) on the embrittlement of the material during irradiation and on the recovery of its properties after annealing is considered.
APPLICATION DESIGN DETERMINING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORT FACTORS WITH THE TAU KENDALL METHOD BASED ON QUADRANT INSTITUTE LITERATURE
Authors: Hijrah Hijrah , Musfikar Rahmat
Published: April 2022

There are many factors that can affect student achievement, both internal and external factors. To find out what factors can affect student achievement, each data factor that can affect student achievement is tested for correlation with the Kendall Tau method so that the strength and relationship between student achievement and the supporting factors can be measured the relationship between the two variables. In this study, the correlation test of student supporting factors was carried out based on data obtained from the Quadrant Institute for further implementation into software or applications that can be used by students, parents and also the qudrant institute in improving student achievement and by developing these applications. then all information needs related to improving student learning can be done by simply accessing the application that has been designed.Keywords : Student Achievement Factors, Correlation, Kendal tau, Applications Supporting Student Achievement
DESIGN OF LABORATORY SCALE REAL-TIME MONITORING SYSTEM FOR UNDERGROUND MINING USING WIRELESS NETWORK
Authors: Firmansyah Firmansyah , Prata Darius Agung
Published: April 2022

Underground mining is one of the mining systems that has a high potential risk of work accidents. One of the potential dangers is the emergence of gasses that can cause disruption of the respiratory system in humans. To minimize this risk, it is necessary to periodically monitor the gas that appears in the work area. This study aims to design a laboratory environmental monitoring system for underground mining using Arduino Uno as a controller that uses sensors of temperature, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and wind speed. Sensor data is sent wirelessly to the main monitoring system with point to point topology. The design of the software is carried out as a place to store data from the sensor which is then displayed in a monitoring information system in real time. From the results of system testing, sensor data is taken in a span of 1 second which is generated by a system with an accuracy rate of 99.9%. Overall, the system can be used properly to real monitor the environmental quality of underground mines.
The instrument apparatus: a prepared clarinet perspective
Authors: Chiara Percivati
Published: April 2022

The text discusses one of the different ways in which prepared instruments come to us: the form of an apparatus. Following the distinction proposed by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary (and by most other dictionaries analyzed), I will discuss the behavior of the instrument as an apparatus: 1. as a system or net; 2. in the Foucauldian sense, as a functional system of knowledge and power relations.
Libro de ejercicios prácticos para dibujo I
Authors: Sepúlveda Tabares Simón Emilio , Londoño Echeverri Carlos Andrés , Montoya López Jesús Alberto
Published: April 2022

El dibujo técnico ha ocupado un papel importante en la formación profesional, lo cual ha requerido de la enseñanza y aprendizaje del mismo. Este libro de ejercicios está elaborado con el fin de afianzar los conocimientos que se imparten en el salón de clase de forma teórica. De manera clara se crearon hojas de solución directa para que se puedan resolver a mano alzada o con instrumentos, ejercicios de manejo de instrumentos, geometría gráfica, proyección ortogonal y proyección isométrica (con superficies planas y cilíndricas).
Comparative genomics of Sarcoptes scabiei provides new insights into adaptation to permanent parasitism and within-host species divergence
Authors: Yang Guang-You , Xu Jing , Wang Qianghui , Wang Sen , Huang Wanlong , Xie Yue , gu xiaobin , He Ran , Peng Xuerong , Wu Shuangyang
Published: April 2022

Background: Mites represent the second largest group with
diverse niches and feeding habits, except for insects. Scabies mites are
the causative agents of highly contagious skin disease in humans and
more than 100 mammals. Although several versions of Sarcoptes
scabiei genome have been published, i.e. var. suis, var.
canis and var. hominis, the chromosome-level genome and
population divergence is still desired for the community. Besides, the
molecular mechanisms that scabies mites adapt to a parasitic lifestyle
remains unclear. The taxonomy and ancestral origin of the scabies mite
is unknown. Results: Here, we reported the first
chromosome-level reference genome of S. scabiei, which was
isolated from rabbits. The genome has a contig N50 size of 5.92 Mb, a
total assembled length of 57.30 Mb, and ~12.65% of
repetitive sequences and 9,333 protein‑coding genes were predicted.
Population genetics analysis supported that scabies mites isolated from
different hosts can be subdivided by hosts, and humans are likely the
primary hosts of scabies mites, followed by pigs, dogs, and rabbits.
However, phylogeny results suggested that rabbit was infected with
scabies long before they were domesticated by humans, contradicting
previous hypothesis that humans transmitted scabies mites to animals
through domestication. Comparative genomics between scabies mites and
mites of other feeding habits provided clues concerning the mechanisms
of adaptation to permanent parasitic life from morphology,
detoxification, and metabolism. Conclusions: Together, the
first chromosome-level S. scabiei genome and population genetics
analysis indicated its genetic subdivisions and within-host species
divergence, which also provide evidence for further control of this
highly contagious skin disease.
Environmental bottlenecks in life history stages determine the population vulnerability of landlocked salmon
Authors: Chung Yi-An , Liu Mark , Hung Tzu-Man , Liao Lin-Yan , Shen Sheng-Feng
Published: April 2022

The critical information for conserving endangered species is to
identify how different niche dimensions affect the bottlenecks in the
life history stages of populations. However, it is often difficult to
quantify how each niche dimension affects different life history stages
because environmental factors may affect each fitness component of
organisms to various degrees. Here, we applied the recently developed
hypervolume method that follows the idea of Hutchinson’s n-dimensional
hypervolume. We analyzed the niche space of different life history
stages of the endangered landlocked salmon Oncorhynchus masou
formosanus, the most southerly distributed of all salmonoids. We found
no direct effect of water pollution on adult population density but a
significant negative effect on their embryo hatching rate. Surprisingly,
the niche hypervolume analysis showed that the size of embryo niche
hypervolume was only 42% and 45.3% of the natural redd density or
adult population density, respectively. This result suggests that water
quality requirements during the embryonic stage are a key bottleneck in
the life history stages of O. m. formosanus. Our results suggest that
understanding the behavioral and physiological mechanisms that influence
crucial life history stages in the wild is critical to developing
effective conservation programs, and the niche hypervolume is a valuable
method to achieve this.
Contraception and Adolescents: Trends, Barriers, and Attitudes of Physicians
Authors: Edinoff Amber , Wu Natalie , Cross Jordan , Ross Maggie , Burroughs Caroline , Cornett Elyse , Shah-Bruce Mila , Kaye Adam , Kaye Alan
Published: April 2022

Contraception use is something that most women utilize during
childbearing years. In this regard, unintentional teen pregnancies are
divided in half between contraception misuse and contraception nonuse.
Barriers to adolescents’ use of more effective contraception methods
such as intrauterine devices (IUDs) have been found in both the
patients’ and providers’ experience and knowledge of the contraceptives.
Two previous surveys showed that a minority of physicians believe
implants and IUDs are appropriate in adolescents as most believe
abstinence is the most effective. Providers play a critical role in
preventing unintended teen pregnancies.
Drying kinetics and energy efficiency of microwave-dried lemon slices
Authors: Tepe Fadime , Tepe Tolga , Ekinci Ayten
Published: April 2022

In the current study, lemon slices were dried at various microwave powers (120, 350, 460, 600, and 700 W) to determine drying characteristics and energy efficiency. Drying rate and time were significantly affected by the increase in microwave power. The lowest and highest drying times were 8 and 54 minutes at 700 and 120 W, respectively. As microwave power increased, drying rate increased, and drying time decreased. Besides, the most suitable model to describe microwave drying curves of the lemon slice was obtained as the Page model. The values of Deff of the dried lemon slices were calculated between 3.61x10-9 and 3.41x10-8 m2s-1. The Ea of the lemon slices drying, calculated using Deff, and the rate constant obtained from the Page model were 4.39 Wg-1 and 6.04 Wg-1, respectively. Additionally, the higher the cumulative energy efficiency, the lower the specific energy consumption. The lowest specific energy consumption and the highest energy efficiency were calculated at 460 W. The 460 W drying power was the best power with 11 min of drying time, the highest energy efficiency, and the lowest specific energy consumption.
Ocrelizumab associated late-onset neutropenia in the patient with multiple sclerosis: Case report and literature review
Authors: Jovicevic Vanja , Bila Jelena , Mesaros Sarlota , Pekmezovic Tatjana , Drulovic Jelena
Published: April 2022

Introduction. Ocrelizumab is a recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody that selectively depletes CD20-expressing B cells, which is approved for the treatment of the relapsing and primary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). It is extremely rarely associated with late-onset neutropenia (LON), as an adverse event. Case outline. We describe a case, from the Treatment Registry of the Clinic of Neurology, University Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, of a transient, asymptomatic LON detected in a naive relapsing?remitting MS patient, six-months after treatment with ocrelizumab. Conclusion. Having in mind all the presently available data, which indicate that rarely occurring LON on ocrelizumab is asymptomatic and transient in the majority of cases, we assume that it may be suggested that only in patients with complaints suggesting the presence of possible infection, additional complete blood count monitoring should be mandatory, exclusively at that moment, apart from the precisely defined regular follow-up.
The influence of socio-demographic variables on the motivation and satisfaction of employees in the tourist economy of Serbia
Authors: Premovic Jelena
Published: April 2022

Starting from the assumption that working conditions have a significant impact on the quality of work of employees, the paper investigates the impact of selected socio-demographic variables on motivation and job satisfaction of employees in Serbia. As independent variables, this research analyzed gender, age and education, while the key dependent variables were motivation, satisfaction with the types of professional development and education, as well as the attitude about the importance of professional development and training. Therefore, an original empirical research was conducted among the employees of tourist organizations from the territory of Serbia. Descriptive statistics, t test for independent samples, correlation and analysis of variance were applied as main quantitative methods. The degree of motivation and satisfaction of employees was ana?lyzed from the perspective of motivation and satisfaction with the types of professional training and education using the Likert scale. An adequate qualitative methodology was applied, too. Based on the research conducted within this paper, it can be concluded that gender, age and education affect the business performance and that there is a positive correlation between the degree of motivation and job satisfaction on the work of employees, and thus indirectly on the business performance of tourism enterprises in Serbia.
Protopresbyter Stevan Dimitrijevic and the Serbian Royal Academy
Authors: Puzovic Vladislav
Published: April 2022

Protopresbyter Stevan Dimitrijevic?s academic contribution to the Serbian
Royal Academy is primarily evident in his preparation and submission of the
archive materials for publishing. That cooperation took place during the
first three decades of the twentieth century (1899-1929). The Serbian Royal
Academy was a publisher of Dimitrijevic?s paper about the Serbian-Russian
Church relationships in the 17th century, as well as the archive materials
from Russia about the Serbian Church history, and partially the archives
from the Hilandar Monastery until the 18th century. The Hilandar Monastery
archive materials from the 18th century, collected and submitted by
Dimitrijevic to the Serbian Royal Academy were never published. This paper
follows the path of Dimitrijevic?s work submitted to the Serbian Royal
Academy, based on the materials from the Archives of the Serbian Academy of
Science in Belgrade. Notes taken during the meetings of the Academy were
often the only source of some Dimitrijevic?s papers. The purpose of this
research is to emphasize the contribution of Dimitrijevic?s papers that are
published by the Serbian Royal Academy, and to keep the memory of
Dimitrijevic?s attempt to prepare and publish the archive materials from
Hilandar Monastery from the 18th century.
Researcher as Instrument: An Exploration of the Relationship Between Gestalt and Qualitative Methodology
Authors: BROWN JUDITH R.
Published: April 2022

Gestalt fundamentals provide advantageous training for researchers utilizing qualitative methodology in order to better use themselves as their own instrument. The person of the researcher in the social sciences, as interviewer, participant observer, and analyzer of data, is central and therefore crucial in determining the quality of a study. Although the qualitative research literature emphasizes the necessity for such skills as awareness, dealing with complexity, and staying with process, there is silence about how to acquire these strengths. People with Gestalt training have much to offer those involved in qualitative research.
A Factor Analytic Study of Transfluence
Authors: PROSNICK KEVIN P.
Published: April 2022

An investigation of a new construct labeled "transfluence" was conducted through item generation and factor analysis, as well as convergent and discriminant validation. The item responses of 155 adult participants were analyzed. A set of principal components analyses was conducted with orthogonal rotation to the VARIMAX criterion. Transfluence emerged as a 23-item orthogonal factor. Individuals scoring high on transfluence scored high on a self-report measure of mystical experiences. Additionally, transfluence evidenced discriminant validity with a measure of Gestalt resistance processes.
Auditor-Client Interactions—An Exploration of Power Dynamics during Audit Evidence Collection
Authors: Carlisle Melissa , Gimbar Christine , Jenkins J. Gregory
Published: April 2022

Accounting research finds that staff auditors, who increasingly interact with high-level client management, maintain positions of lower power in auditor–client interactions. We conducted semistructured interviews with 22 practicing associate- and senior-level auditors to investigate staff auditor–client interactions and their outcomes. Our results shed light on a deep-rooted power dynamic between staff-level auditors and their clients, whereby clients maintain the upper hand during the evidence-collection process. We also document auditors’ concerns for their clients’ perception of them and the audit team. Finally, we observe that auditors often struggle to fulfill their professional responsibilities while also ingratiating themselves to the client. These forces often lead to audit quality-threatening behaviors such as client avoidance and “ghost ticking.” Our results suggest that ongoing power disparities between staff auditors and their clients may impair staff auditors’ operational independence.
Specialpedagogens roll i förskolan - förskollärares beskrivningar av arbetsfordelning, anspråk och förhandlingar
Authors: Gäreskog Petra , Lindqvist Gunilla
Published: April 2022

I denna studie analyseras hur förskollärare beskriver specialpedagogens roll i förskolan. Syftet med studien är således att utveckla kunskap om specialpedagogens roll utifrån förskollärares perspektiv. Resultatet utgår från 15 intervjuer med förskollärare som har haft kontakt med specialpedagoger i arbetet. Datamaterialet bearbetades genom en konventionell innehållsanalys (Hsieh & Shannon, 2005). Utifrån denna analys framträdde följande tre teman utifrån förskollärarnas beskrivningar, specialpedagogen som: (1) handledare, (2) observatör och (3) rådgivare. Resultatet visar att förskollärarna i studien beskriver specialpedagogens handledande roll genom att specialpedagogen kan tillföra ett utifrånperspektiv på verksamheten och att specialpedagogen kan bidra med bekräftelse på förskollärarnas arbete. Förskollärarna i studien beskriver även specialpedagogens roll som observatör av enskilda barn men också av verksamheten. Slutligen beskrivs specialpedagogens roll som rådgivare både när det gäller råd till arbetslaget och till vårdnadshavare. I diskussionen av resultatet används Abbotts (1988) resonemang om anspråk på jurisdiktion och den förhandling som sker när det gäller professionellt arbete. Utfallet av studien diskuteras även i förhållande till tidigare studier och Skrtics (1991) resonemang om samverkan.
English abstract
The role of the special needs educator in preschool - preschool teachers' descriptions of divions of labor, claims and negotiations
The purpose of this study is to develop knowledge about the role of the special needs educator (SNE) from the perspective of preschool teachers. The data consists of 15 interviews with preschool teachers who have had contact with SNEs at work. The data material was processed through a conventional content analysis (Hsieh & Shannon, 2005). The following three themes emerged based on the preschool teachers’ descriptions, the SNE as: (1) supervisor, (2) observer and (3) advisor. The results show that the preschool teachers describe the SNE’s supervisory role based on the SNE being able to add an outside perspective and that the SNE can contribute with confirmation of the preschool teachers’ work. The preschool teachers describe the SNE’s role as an observer of individual children and of activities. Finally, the SNE’s role as an advisor is described, both in terms of advice to the work team and to guardians. In the discussion of the result, Abbott’s (1988) reasoning on the claim to jurisdiction and the negotiation that takes place with regard to professional work is used and the outcome is also discussed in relation to Skrtic’s (1991) reasoning about collaboration.
Diffuse Appendicular Peritonitis: Laparoscopic vs Open Access — Viewpoint From Aside
Authors: Arutyunyan A. S. , Blagovestnov D. A. , Levitsky V. D. , Yartsev P. A.
Published: April 2022

The perforative acute appendicitis with the development of diffuse peritonitis increases the incidence of postoperative complications to 47%, and mortality to 3%. Mortality in the case of the development of diffuse purulent peritonitis makes 4.5-58%, and it can exceed 70% in severe forms of diffuse peritonitis with the development of infectious-toxic shock and multiple organ failure. National Clinical Guidelines for acute appendicitis with diffuse peritonitis allow for appendectomy from both the median and laparoscopic access in the absence of general contraindications to the creation of pneumoperitoneum. However, despite the proven advantages of laparoscopic appendectomy, there are opponents of its use in diffuse forms of appendicular peritonitis. An increased number of postoperative abscesses with a minimally invasive approach has been reported in literature; however, recent randomized studies refute this fact. There is also evidence that the laparoscopic method for appendicular peritonitis often leads to a lengthening of the operation time and higher operating costs, but at the same time there is a decrease in postoperative pain syndrome, a reduction in the length of inpatient treatment and early social and labor rehabilitation, which leads to an overall decrease in hospital costs. Thus, to date, there is no generally accepted opinion about the advisability of laparoscopic access for appendicular peritonitis. At the moment, the presence of diffuse peritonitis is the most common intraoperative reason for refusing a minimally invasive surgical treatment. However, there is a tendency to trying to standardize indications and contraindications, which was the objective of our literature review.
Navigating the Importance of Selected Educational Technology Tools in Enhancing and Transforming the Task-Based Learning Method: Reflective Insights from Teaching Graduate Educational Psychology Students at one Ugandan University
Authors: Kobusingye Loyce Kiiza
Published: April 2022

The study aimed at navigating how edtech tools enhance and transform task-based learning method among university students pursuing graduate studies in Educational Psychology. Basing on Blooms Taxonomy especially the Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS), Laurillard's Conversational Framework, TPCK model, SAMR design and the Teaching Change Framework, the researcher motivated the graduate students to utilise Mindmups, Google Slides, WhatsApp texts and Turnitin educational technology (EdTech) tools to navigate if these tools, due to their respective affordances, enhance and transform task-based learning. The study was a visual ethnographic one by design with visual narratives for analysis purposes. It was established that the mentioned tools enhanced learner motivation, interest, participation and ultimately, academic performance. It was concluded that edtech tools, if selected due to their respective affordances, based on the right models, can improve learning and cause changes in the methods in place to transform low-technology-lecturer-centred learning to high-technology-learner-centred learning.
EDUCAÇÃO E SEGURANÇA NACIONAL NA DITADURA CIVIL-MILITAR: o capital acima de tudo
Authors: Gomes Marco Antônio , Meneses Caetano Suzane , Barbosa Lobo Cláudia
Published: April 2022

A análise apresentada neste texto adota como premissa o fato de que as ações do Estado, no âmbito da educação, tais como decretos e reformas do período, foram orientados pela diretriz do desenvolvimento com segurança e também pela teoria do capital humano, que atendia aos interesses hegemônicos do capital. Assim, o presente estudo foi pautado no materialismo histórico, que compreende que as ações dos homens não se explicam por si, mas a partir das relações sociais estabelecidas na produção da existência. Nesse sentido, este trabalho foi organizado a partir da presença da Doutrina de Segurança Nacional na formulação das diretrizes educacionais e as reformas do ensino superior (Lei 5.540/68) e da educação básica (Lei 5692/71). Por fim, pode ser mencionado que o modelo educacional que emergiu da ditadura foi caracterizado pelo viés tecnocrático, que defendia uma concepção pedagógica tecnicista e produtivista de educação, o que era condizente com as demandas da burguesia, associada aos interesses imperialistas.
INVESTIGATING NON-ENGLISH DEPARTMENT STUDENTS� MOTIVATION IN EFL WRITING
Authors: Lathif Masyhudi
Published: April 2022

This research explores students voices towards motivation in English writing. It particularly scrutinizes the factors influencing students motivation in the teaching and learning process of writing. The participants of this study were 20 non-English department students enrolled in English IV subject which was a general English course offered by Language Training Centre of Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta. The data were collected through a questionnaire with open-ended questions in which the participants were asked to write their opinion and reflection with regard to the issue. The results of this study revealed that there were six factors fostering learners motivation in EFL writing class. These factors were institutional demands, linguistic needs, enthusiastic and inspiring teachers, engaging activities and tasks, interesting topics, and positive learning atmosphere. The present study suggested that there should be a collaborative negotiation between the teacher and students to create an enjoyable learning atmosphere. This also necessitated teachers to examine learners needs, institutional expectations, as well as their characteristics and voices in EFL writing.doi.org/10.24071/ijiet.2017.010104
A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON DIGITAL-BASED AND NON-DIGITAL-BASED LEARNING MANAGEMENTS IN SANATA DHARMA UNIVERSITY YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Dalyono C. Teguh , Mudayen Y. M.V.
Published: April 2022

This study aims to: 1) determine whether there is a significant difference in effectiveness of learning management by lecturers of USD who use Digital Learning Resources (SBD) with those who do not use SBD based on the students perception; 2) determine whether there is a significant difference in the ability of the lecturers who use the SBD and those who do not use SBD in managing the courses according to the students perception; 3) determine whether there is a significant difference in the ability of the lecturers who use SBD and those who do not use SBD in empowering students according to the students perception. This study analyzes the effectiveness of learning management among 38 lecturers USD who consisted of 19 lecturers who use SBD and 19 lecturers who do not use SBD. The data analysis uses independent difference sampling t-test technique. The results of the study are as follows: First, there is a significant difference in the effectiveness of the lecturers who use SBD with those who do not use SBD in learning management according to the students perception with t-value of 2.405 and asymptote significance (2-tailed) of 0.022 smaller than alpha 0.05. Second, there is a significant difference in the ability of lecturers who use the SBD with those who do not use SBD in managing the course according to the students perception with t-value of 2.210 and asymptote significance (2-tailed) of 0.041 smaller than alpha 0.05. Third, there is no significant difference in the ability of lecturers who use SBD with those who do not use SBD in empowering students with t-value of 2.627 and asymptote significance (2-tailed) 0.013 smaller than alpha 0.05.doi.org/10.24071/ijiet.2017.010109
EFFECTIVENESS OF ELEMENTS PERIODIC TABLE INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA IN NGUYEN TAT THANH HIGH SCHOOL
Authors: Astuti Fiki Kusuma , Cahyono Edy , Supartono Supartono , Van Ngoc Chau , Duong Nguyen Thuy
Published: April 2022

The result of observation and interview shows that the learning process in Nguyen Tat Thanh High School was going fun and everyday teacher used different method of learning, sometimes teacher also made a worksheet for students, but the power point presentation media that teacher used did not show the interaction between media, teacher and students. Also there were unnecessary pictures on the power point that could distract students focus and the colour combination was not suitable. This research aimed to develop an interactive multimedia and know its feasibility and effectiveness. This study had significance to develop an alternative instructional multimedia in an education game way so could increase students motivation and learning outcome. The design of this research was Research and Development with ADDIE model. The data of this research were obtained from validation result from media expert and instructional expert, students response at small scale test, post test result and students response at large scale test. The score of validation result for the media expert was 96 categorized as very feasible and for the instructional expert was 62 categorized as feasible. Small scale test result showed that students gave very good response with 69.97 score. Students post test gave effective result with classical completeness 61.76% and very good response with 68.5 score. It can be concluded that the elements periodic table interactive multimedia was feasible and effective to be used in learning process, and have very good response from the students as users.DOI: https://doi.org/10.24071/ijiet.2018.020101
Model of Spiritual Culture of Madurese People in Resilience and Adaptation of New Normal
Authors: Amir Faisal , Sulaihah Sitti , Wahyudi Rahmad
Published: April 2022

Background: From the beginning of its initial appearance until mid-2021,Corona Virus Disease-19 (Covid-19) is a feared outbreak around the world, including in Indonesia and particularly in Madura. The negative perception of stress will further weaken self-strength both physically and mentally so that resilience and coping mechanisms tend to be maladaptive.Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the spiritual culture of Madurese communities in resilience and physical health.Methods: This analysis will later become the basis in the formulation of a model of spiritual cultural towards resilience, and physical health. In the design of explanatory observational research, the frst stage is to explain the construct and its contributing indicators. The second stage is to conduct FGD with respondents as well as to consult with experts. The populationis a community on the island of Madura with a sample consisting of 400 respondents using probability sampling, namely cluster random sampling based on a predetermined population area. The exogenous variable is the culture of spirituality. Endogenous variables are resilience and physical health. Data were collected using questionnaire research and analyzed using structural models with SmartPLS (Partial Least Square) software.Results: The results showed that spirituality culture factors had a positive eﬀect on resilience with a coefcient of 0.449. Spirituality culture factors had a positive eﬀect on physical health with a coefcient of 0.161, and resilience factors had a positive eﬀect on physical health with a coefcient of 0.172.Conclusion: This indicates that the higher the spiritual culture of the Madurese community, the higher the resilience, psychological well-being, and physical health, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
El aporte del  Ṛg-Veda a la doctrina no dualista (advaita vedānta) según Śaṅkara
Authors: Hernández Quiroz Anselmo
Published: April 2022

Śan·kara acepta el Veda como fuente escritural ortodoxa para averiguar acerca del dharma y del brahman. En general, se ha estudiado ya gran parte de las interrelaciones textuales que este autor entreteje principalmente alrededor de las upaniṣad para argumentar su doctrina no dualista (advaita vedānta), así como las estrategias de interpretación que emplea. Sin embargo, casi no se han estudiado las relaciones textuales en sus comentarios respecto a otras fuentes canónicas védicas; por ejemplo, el Ṛg-Veda. La pregunta principal que abordo en este artículo es: ¿qué aporta el Ṛg-Veda a la doctrina no dualista (advaita vedānta) según Śan·kara? Investigo aquí un par de conexiones entre su comentario a los Brahma-Sūtra y el Ṛg-Veda.
Federico Donelli. 2021. Turkey in Africa: Turkey’s Strategic Involvement in Sub-Saharan Africa. Londres: I. B. Tauris. 224 pp. Ebook (PDF) ISBN 9780755636990
Authors: Herrera Esquivel Andrés
Published: April 2022

Federico Donelli. 2021. Turkey in Africa: Turkey’s Strategic Involvement in Sub-Saharan Africa. Londres: I. B. Tauris. 224 pp. Ebook (PDF) ISBN 9780755636990
Factores que obstaculizan la gestión urbana sostenible: estudio de un municipio en Colombia
Authors: Benavides Rosero Angela María , Mejía Franco Natalia
Published: April 2022

La gestión urbana sostenible debe abordarse en los ejercicios de planificación que se efectúan sobre los territorios. El presente artículo es parte del desarrollo de una investigación que se formuló con el objetivo de determinar los obstáculos que dificultan el proceso de gestión urbana sostenible en un territorio colombiano: El Tambo, Nariño. Para ello, se realizó un análisis documental desde la institucionalidad, desde lo físico-espacial por medio de la cartografía y una recolección de información en sitio, a partir de la implementación de cartografía social. Se identificó que los principales factores que obstaculizan dicha gestión se relacionan desde tres dimensiones: la físico-espacial, la territorial y la social. Se concluye que el municipio presenta dificultades en la planificación y el ordenamiento de su territorio, relacionadas con inadecuadas prácticas urbanas, deficiencias de control, vacíos normativos, rápido crecimiento urbano y tardía reacción administrativa, así como predominio de intereses particulares frente a los colectivos. Todo ello dificulta una gestión territorial con perspectiva al desarrollo sostenible.