bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Students phobias of mathematics teachers at fourth grade elementary schools
Authors: Kusuma Wardhani Dhita , Darmawan Kusuma Wardana Mahardika
Published: September 2023

This research was conducted with the background of existing issues faced by students when the mathematics teacher was teaching. The objective of this study is to obtain data related to the causes of mathematics teacher phobia among 4th-grade students in elementary schools. This research method used descriptive qualitative with a case study design and data collection techniques in the form of interviews, observations, and questionnaires conducted on students in 4th-grade elementary schools. The results of the study show that the punishment given by the teacher can make students phobia of the teacher because each student has different conditions. The phobia of students towards math teachers may arise due to the implementation of progressive discipline by the teacher towards each student. Many teachers consider a progressive discipline attitude as one of the most effective ways of educating students to be more disciplined, but this attitude makes a student phobia towards him because his psychology is different from other students. As a result, phobia can be shown directly from students, for example, students are afraid when dealing with math teachers so they will stay away from them as much as possible.
From ignis mundi to the world’s first oil-tanker
Authors: Seits Irina
Published: September 2023

This article analyses mechanisms of heritagisation that transformed oil from a natural to a cultural resource through the case study of the Branobel corporation, which operated in Azerbaijan from the late nineteenth century, and by reflecting on the role of the Branobel corporate narrative in heritagisation of oil and in justification of the world order based on fossil fuels. The narratives developed by the Branobel corporation introduced their business legacy as a part of global heritage. In the article I refer to the ‘The Thirty Years of Activity of the Oil Production Association of the Brothers Nobel. 1879–1909’ published in 1909, that not only reports on Branobel’s industrial achievements, but promotes the history of oil, propagating its civilisational importance, while describing the company as an evolutionary part of this history. In their branding strategy, Branobel referred to the ancient religious cults and mythologies of Azerbaijan, for example in the case of the world’s first oil-tanker ‘Zoroaster’, designed by Ludvig Nobel. The images of Ateshgah, ‘The Fire Temple of Baku’, were used on the company’s emblems to connect symbolically the industrial oil mining with the ‘eternal fires’ worshipped at the Absheron Peninsula as ‘the lights of life’.
Распространение «электронного курения» в студенческой среде: причины и последствия
Authors: Фадеева О.П. , Цыганов Е.Д.
Published: September 2023

«Электронное курение» (вейпинг) – относительно новое явление, развитию которого во многом способствовала общемировая тенденция ужесточения законодательных ограничений традиционного табакокурения. В статье приведены результаты качественного социологического исследования курительных практик, проведенного авторами на основе полуструктурированных интервью со студентами новосибирских вузов. Оно показало, что вейпинг стал популярным средством формирования никотиновой зависимости у молодежи и сильно изменил традиционные практики курения, сделав их более доступными, но потенциально не менее вредными для здоровья.
Estimating greenspace visitation using Digital Footprints Data: A collaboration with Glasgow City Council to aid in Open Space policy and operations
Authors: Sinclair Michael
Published: September 2023

A better understanding of the use of open spaces is vital to inform good policy and management ofthese important public resources. So far, data is very limited on open space use and traditionalmethods to gather data are resource intensive and often lack spatio-temporal detail or site-specificinformation. New forms of Digital Footprints Data generated using mobile phone applications, withtheir scale and historical availability, may offer the potential to overcome this issue and provide timelyinformation on open space use which can help to deliver informed policy. Towards this end, ourresearch is undertaken in collaboration with Glasgow City Council and their open spaces team. In lightof the very limited data availability on open spaces in Glasgow, which is common across the UK, wesought to utilise new forms of mobile phone app data to explore the use of a large selection of openspaces. We use this novel data in an innovative way to estimate monthly visitation numbers to over50 open spaces and to explore change in visitor numbers for local and non-local groups in the contextof Glasgow’s 2020 Open Spaces Strategy and the pandemic restrictions of 2020 and 2021.
Preprint: Citizens’ attitudes and knowledge of quantum science and technology
Authors: van de Merbel Anka , Peer Jasper , Willems Sanne , Cramer Julia
Published: September 2023

Technology experts, industry leaders, and policy makers expect that a revolution in quantum technology is imminent. From earlier emerging technologies such as nanotechnology, it has become clear that an early connection with the public is beneficial for the societal impact of the technology. However, little research has yet been done on public attitudes and knowledge of quantum science and technology. In this work, we quantitatively measure the attitude of N = 145 citizens of Leiden (NL) towards quantum science and technology and probe their knowledge on quantum concepts. Results indicate that these citizens have heard about 'quantum' through a wide variety of sources. They see quantum as globally important and admirable and most would like to learn more about quantum, but they do feel disconnected from developments in the field. Recommendations for the future include emphasising any personal connections between citizens and quantum, adapting explanations to fit any level of education, and providing either reliable sources or a framework for critically evaluating quantum-related information.
Unruh effects, Hawking Black Hole Evaporation, Quantum Corrected Larmor Formula, Numbers of Particles in Curved Spacetime: “Same-Same, but Just A Bit Different”
Authors: Maes Stephane
Published: September 2023

This paper explains the origin of the Unruh Temperature, in terms of disagreements, on the number of particles encountered between accelerated and inertial observers, and relates it to the conventional approach of Unruh accelerated detectors. It is not a new explanation.However, we argue that the same explanation applies to justify why (massive) accelerated charged particles radiate, leading to the Larmor formula, including its QED versions. We contend that not just the quantum corrections, but also the classical part, are just equivalent to the Unruh effects. It also explains why Hawking black hole radiation includes contributions both from particles escaping on the black hole horizon, and from particles created, by spacetime curvature changes, between the horizon and the asymptotic infinite away from the black hole. It is also why observers can’t agree on the number of particles present in a curved spacetime. The use of these phenomena to explain the full Larmor radiation formula, and the Hawking radiation derivation options may not be widely known. In fact, at the difference of recently published popular science articles about alleged first observation of Unruh radiations, the present paper argues that Unruh radiations have been observed from a long time: whenever an accelerated (massive) charged particle radiates, like for example in a radio source, antenna, or oscillator. In fact, the Larmor radiation can be extended to any Yang Mills interactions for accelerated massive particles, based on the Unruh effect. It has consequences on particle decays, with now the possibility for example that an “accelerated proton” decays due to the Unruh effect. We ruled out such decays in an inertial frame, but when accelerated, it is possible, and it still does not support GUTs.The paper also introduces the notion of Larmor gravitation radiation, that it exemplifies with frame dragging General Relativity (GR) effects, and the universe spacetime memory. It is then extended also to all the other interactions: QED, QCD, Electroweak. As a digression, we conclude that radiation when electron jump down to a lower level of energy in an atom are also Larmor radiations. Similarly, we present some considerations on the Schwinger effects and its relation to all this.We conclude with some multi-fold universe considerations, based on the microscopic composition of the spacetime of multi-fold universes (massless Higgs boson, including why gravity and entanglement break the Reeh-Schielder theorem.
Machine Learning Photogrammetric Analysis of Images Provides a Scalable Approach to Study Riverbed Grain Size Distributions
Authors: Regier Peter , Chen Yunxiang , Son Kyongho , Bao Jie , Forbes Brieanne , Goldman Amy , Kaufman Matt , Rod Kenton , Stegen James
Published: September 2023

The distribution of sediment grain size in streams and rivers is often quantified by the median grain size (d50), a key metric for understanding and predicting hydrologic and biogeochemical function of streams and rivers. Manual methods to measure d50 are time-consuming and ignore larger grains, while model-based methods to estimate d50 often over-generalize basin characteristics, and therefore cannot accurately represent site-scale heterogeneity. Here, we apply a machine learning photogrammetry methodology (You Only Look Once, or YOLO) for estimating d50 for grains > 2 mm based on images collected from streams and rivers throughout the Yakima River Basin (YRB). To understand how photogrammetric methods may help bridge the gaps in resolution and accuracy between manual and model-based d50 estimates, we compared YOLO d50 values to manual and model-based estimates across the YRB. We found distinct differences among methods for d50 averages and variability, and relationships between d50 estimates and basin characteristics. We discuss the advantages and limitations of the YOLO algorithm versus current methods, and explore potential future directions to combine d50 methods to better estimate spatiotemporal variation of d50, and improve incorporation into basin-scale models.
A Hierarchical Model of the Symptom-Level Structure of Psychopathology in Youth
Authors: Forbes Miriam K. , Watts Ashley L. , Twose Maddison , Barrett Angelique , Hudson Jennie , Lyneham Heidi , McLellan Lauren , Newton Nicola , Sicouri Gemma , Chapman Cath , McKinnon Anna , Rapee Ron , Slade Tim , Teesson Maree , Markon Kristian Eric , Sunderland Matthew
Published: September 2023

More comprehensive modelling of psychopathology in youth is needed to facilitate a developmentally informed expansion of the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiTOP) model. This study examined a symptom-level model of the structure of psychopathology in youth—most aged 11-17 years—bringing together data from large clinical, community, and representative samples (N = 18,290) and with coverage of nearly all major forms of mental disorders and related content domains (e.g., aggression). The resulting hierarchical and dimensional model was based on the points of convergence among three statistical approaches and included fifteen narrow dimensions nested under four broad dimensions of Internalizing; Externalizing; Eating Pathology; and Uncontrollable Worry, Obsessions, and Compulsions. We position these findings within the context of the existing literature, and articulate implications for future research. Ultimately, these findings add to the rapidly growing literature on the structure of psychopathology in youth and take us a step closer towards understanding (dis-)continuities in psychopathology’s structure across the lifespan.
Emotional states, achievement goals, and performance in NCAA Division I swimmers
Authors: Wilt Joshua Adam , Johnson Shelby E.
Published: September 2023

There is much interest in how emotions and achievement goals predict sports performance, yet little research has examined these topics in elite swimmers. This study involving NCAA Division 1 swimmers aimed to (a) present descriptive information on emotions and goals related to training and meets and (b) predict performance from emotions and 2 x 2 (performance-mastery x approach-avoidance) achievement goals.
Senior Citizens’ Social Security Allowance: Purpose and Justification
Authors: Lawati Anjali Limbu
Published: September 2023

Nepal Government’s social security plan has been implementing senior citizens’ Social Security Allowance (SSA) for citizens 68 years old and above. SSA leaves a huge space for the newly certified senior citizens (60 years old) and cutting them off eight years sooner from their daily economic earnings—additionally, the allocated amount of monthly NPR. 4,000 may not cover all their expenses. This research is a continuous search for knowledge about the senior citizens’ status on their social security and their opinion on their use of SSA. Jorpati Older People Association in Kathmandu was chosen as a study area, with the research question focusing on the justifiability of SSA and its purpose. 42.42% of the respondents said that SSA money only complements their social and financial needs. The monthly income from SSA and tenants’ fees goes into the domestic expenses (54.54% of the respondents receiving SSA), thus showing that although the elderly are rendered economically inactive from gaining income or being productive, they continue to be financially responsible for their house and family. The opinion on the requirement of high SSA is directly proportional to their poor economic standing and their participation in their domestic expenses in the family.
Impact of Sustainable Marketing Activities on Customer Retention
Authors: Gurung Bablu
Published: September 2023

Today customer retention is considered one of the most eminent drivers for the overall escalation of business enterprises. Besides, the fundamental shift in customer psychology also makes conducting sustainable marketing activities for the business more challenging. In order to address critical knowledge gaps, the present study aims to examine the impact of sustainable marketing activities on customer retention. Sustainable marketing activities include economic, social-cultural, environmental, and legal aspects. The study employed a deductive approach, causal-comparative research methods, and convenience sampling techniques for its operation. The total number of customers related to food and beverage products in the Surkhet district was taken as the target population. The study included 425 customers as a sample size. The structured questionnaire was used to collect and analyze data through descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found a significant positive impact of economic, socio_cultural, environmental, and legal sustainable marketing activities on customer retention. Therefore, business organizations should consider more sustainable marketing initiatives. The study results will serve as a source of information for stakeholders like business people, customers, researchers, and academicians.
कर्णाली र सुदूरपश्चिम प्रदेशीय नेपाली भाषाको मानकीकरणको कार्यदिशा (Karnali and Sudurpaschim Regional Nepali Language Standardization Work Direction)
Authors: घोडासैनी Ghodasaini खगेन्द्र Khagendra
Published: September 2023

प्रस्तुत अध्ययन कर्णाली र सुदूरपश्चिम प्रदेशमा बोलिने नेपाली भाषाको मानकीकरणको कार्यदिशा निर्माण गर्नमा केन्द्रित छ । कर्णाली र सुदूरपश्चिम प्रदेशीय नेपालीका भेदलाई मानकीकरण गरी भाषिक एकता कायम गराउने कार्यदिशा निर्माण गर्ने उद्देश्य र ‘यी प्रदेशका नेपाली भाषाको मानकीकरण के कसरी सम्भव छ त ढाँचाको लेख बन्न गएको छ । यी प्रदेशमा बोलिने भाषिका समूहलाई पश्चिमी भाषिका समूह, केन्द्रीय भाषिका समूह र भेरी क्षेत्रीय भाषिका समूह गरी मुख्य तीन भाषिका समूहमा विभाजन गरेर अध्ययन गरिएको प्रस्तुत पङ्तिकारको पूर्वाध्ययन र यस क्षेत्रलाई आधार बनाएर गरिएका पूर्वाध्ययनहरूलाई आधार मानी यिनको मानकीकरणका उपायहरू सुझाउने काम गरिएको छ । प्रायोगिक भाषाविज्ञानअन्तर्गतको भाषायोजनाभित्र पर्ने मानकीकरणको सिद्धान्तलाई यस लेखमा सैद्धान्तिक पर्याधार बनाइएको छ । प्रत्येक भाषाको मानकीकरण गर्न उक्त भाषाको अत्यधिक प्रयोगमा जोड दिनुपर्छ। भाषाको जति धेरै प्रयोग हुन्छ त्यति नै त्यसले जीवन्त अवस्था प्राप्त गर्छ । भाषाको प्रयोग शिक्षा, सञ्चार, साहित्य, प्रशासन, कानुन, उद्योग आदि विविध क्षेत्रमा हुन्छ । यसका लागि कोश र व्याकरण निर्माणसँगै पत्रिकाहरूको प्रकाशन हुनुपर्छ । भाषिक भेद भिन्न भए भाषा नै भिन्न हुन्छ अन्यथा सोही भाषाको क्षेत्रीय भेद हुन्छ तर नेपालका सन्दर्भमा पुर्बेली पनि भाषिका नै हो तर त्यसले मानकस्वरूप प्राप्त गरेको छ । जबकि नेपाली भाषाको उत्पत्ति कर्णाली र सुदूरपश्चिम प्रदेशमै भएको हो । भाषाको उत्पत्ति भएकै ठाउँमा बोलिने भाषाचाहिँ भाषिका तर सुदूरपूर्वमा बोलिने नेपालीचाहिँ भाषा भएको अवस्था छ । कर्णाली र सुदूर पश्चिम प्रदेशमा बोलिने नेपाली मानक नहुनाको प्रमुख कारण प्रयोगकै अभाव हो, नेपाली भाषाको प्रयोग गर्दाकै अवस्थामा यसको प्रयोगमा जोड दिएमा यस क्षेत्रको भाषालाई मानकीकरण गर्न सकिन्छ भन्ने सार यस लेखमा निकालिएको छ ।
Strengthening Healthcare through Academic and Industry Partnership Research
Authors: Sathian Brijesh , Van Teijlingen Edwin , Simkhada Padam , Banerjee Indrajit , Manikyam Hemanth Kumar , Kabir Russell
Published: September 2023

Academic and Industry Partnership Research Grants have a huge potential to improve healthcare in the UK and elsewhere. This potent partnership between academia and business can hasten medical innovation, strengthen patient-centered research, and close the gap between theoretical understanding and real-world implementations. We can make sure that the quest of scientific knowledge continues to be at the forefront of healthcare developments by welcoming this partnership while respecting ethical norms and transparency. The UK's dedication to developing long-term alliances based on mutual respect and open dialogue will help create a climate in which ground-breaking research may flourish and be transformed into affordable healthcare solutions.
Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace Applications, Part I
Authors: Froes F.H. (Sam) , Boyer Rod , Dutta Bhaskar
Published: September 2023

Fabrication of aerospace components using additive manufacturing (AM) has matured to the point where part microstructures and mechanical properties compare well with those of conventionally produced material. This article discusses the basics of AM, part design considerations, CAD models, and build and powder removal considerations.
Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace Applications, Part II
Authors: Froes F.H. (Sam) , Boyer Rod , Dutta Bhaskar
Published: September 2023

Fabrication of aerospace components using additive manufacturing (AM) has matured to the point where part microstructures and mechanical properties compare well with those of conventionally produced material. This article looks at characteristics of AM methods, post-processing of AM parts, and AM part properties.
Síntomas depresivos y COVID-19 en adultos de México
Authors: Lozano Keymolen Daniel , Martínez Espinosa Alejandro
Published: September 2023

El objetivo de este trabajo es determinar la relación entre los síntomas depresivos y el diagnóstico médico de COVID-19 por sexo y en distintos grupos etarios de una muestra representativa de adultos mexicanos en 2021. Se analizaron datos de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2021 sobre COVID-19; se aplicaron modelos de regresión logística binomial y se estratificaron por sexo y grupos etarios. Los resultados indican que, entre mujeres de edades avanzadas, se relaciona el tamizaje positivo de síntomas depresivos y el autoinforme de diagnóstico médico previo de COVID-19. Sin embargo, no se encontraron relaciones significativas en el caso de las mujeres menores de 60 años o para los hombres. Los síntomas depresivos y el diagnóstico de COVID-19 se relacionan de forma diferenciada según el sexo y la edad de la persona. Es fundamental que se profundicen los estudios sobre la relación entre la pandemia por COVID-19 y los síntomas depresivos en la población mexicana.
Literature Review: Prospek Peningkatan Suku Bunga terhadap Nilai Perusahaan dan Return Saham
Authors: Ernayani Rihfenti , Asnawi Muhammad Imam , Lumentah Natalia Reyne , Moridu Irwan , Lestari Winda
Published: September 2023

The existence of the capital market in Indonesia has an important role in economic development. There are important factors that investors pay attention to, namely the condition of interest rates and stock returns, and these affect the value of the company. The research method is in the form of a literature study by reviewing various related studies recorded in Mendeley references and Google Schoolars both nationally and internationally. The results of this study were analyzed and used as material for discussion to determine answers to problems regarding the relationship between risk mitigation and rescue procedures in the people's credit system. All ideas from each study provide information about the methodologically desirable theory of the study being analyzed. The results explain that there is a positive relationship between interest rates and stock returns on firm value and it can influence investors to buy shares in the company.

Keywords: Firm Value, Stock Returns, Interest Rate
Arti Penting Kepatuhan Pembayaran Dan Pelaporan Spt Tahunan Orang Pribadi Terhadap Pemahaman Peraturan Perpajakan
Authors: Lenny Lenny
Published: September 2023

Taxpayers are individuals or entities that have tax rights and obligations in accordance with applicable regulations. If the taxpayer has a minimal understanding of tax regulations, it will result in non-compliance with the applicable tax rules, so that the end result will also result in a minimal level of mandatory compliance and an impact on the low level of tax that will be received by the state, as well as if the level of compliance of the taxpayer is low. In a country, a decrease in tax revenue will also result, and one of the indicators is that taxpayers must be disciplined in reporting SPT on time. Descriptive associative research is a type of research that uses direct data derived from 60 questionnaires completed by 60 respondents who are individual taxpayers and will be used entirely. This study uses a quantitative analysis method, which is carried out by conducting statistical tests on the results of the questionnaire obtained with the SP application SS in processing the questionnaire data obtained from respondents. Compliance with the payment and reporting of individual annual tax returns has a positive and significant impact on the understanding of tax regulations.

Keyword : Tax payer compliance,  Tax, Tax regulations understanding
Analisis Hubungan Antara Stres Kerja dan Lingkungan Kerja dengan Turnover Intention: Literatur review
Authors: Arta Deddy Novie Citra , Pabendon Tharsisius , Sandy Stepanus , Anwar Muh. Abduh. , Taime Habel
Published: September 2023

This article aims to identify the Analysis of the Relationship Between Work Stress and Work Environment with Turnover Intention through an analysis of literature reviews in the field of human resource management. The writing approach in this scientific article is to use qualitative methods and library research with the help of the latest references obtained from Google Schoolers and Mendeley citation searches. The results of the study show that there is a relationship between Work Stress and the Work Environment with Turnover Intention. Where, Work Stress and Work Environment have a positive effect on Turnover Intention in a company. Therefore, in keeping employees from making work transfer requests, the company needs to maintain the mental condition and work environment of employees so that it is more conducive.
Pengaruh Debt Covenant Dan Tunneling Incentive Terhadap Transfer Pricing
Authors: Albani Daffa Aulia , Gunawan Juniati
Published: September 2023

Abstract: This study aims to examine and analyze the relationship between Debt Covenants and Tunneling Incentives on transfer pricing, with company size as the control variable for companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during 2019-2021. The population used in this study are companies from the manufacturing industry sector which are listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange which also publish Financial Statements for 2019-2021. The samples in this study were 41 companies and the total number of observations was 123. The data collection method was downloaded from the IDX website. The analytical method used is multiple linear regression analysis. The results of testing the hypothesis in this study indicate that the Tunneling Incentive variable has a positive and significant effect on transfer pricing with firm size as the control variable, while the Debt Covenant variable has no positive and significant effect on transfer pricing with firm size as the control variable.

 

Keywords: Transfer Pricing, Debt Covenant, Tunneling Incentive, Company size.
The Impact of English Morphological Awareness on Vocabulary Enrichment: A Causal-Affect Relationship Research
Authors: Wardana I Ketut
Published: September 2023

Limited vocabulary is one of the most common difficulties faced by EFL learners in Indonesia. Ignorance of English morphological awareness prevents students from expanding lexical words. However, research on morphological consciousness is relatively rare. Therefore, this study aims to examine the impact of morphological awareness on EFL learners’ vocabulary. The study used a causal-effect relationship research design. The population consisted exclusively of students of the English and Management Studies program at Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar (N=1360). However, in this study, only 10% of the population (N = 136) was sampled using a systematic random sampling technique. There were two types of instruments: Instrument A was ten successful two-layer multiple-choice morphology tests and Instrument B was vocabulary completion tests. The data were then analyzed using statistical mediation regression and a series of independent-sample t-tests. The results indicated that the participants' perception of the derivation morphology was rated as "poor", which impacted their "poor" achievement. Morphological awareness significantly affected participants' vocabulary, with sig 0.000 < alpha (0.05) and tob (21.601) > tcv (1.667). Furthermore, morphological awareness did not differ by gender (t = 1.221, p = 0.224 > 0.05), but by study duration (t = 4.729, p = 0.000 < 0.05) and academic courses (t = 5.306, with sig 0.000 < 0.05). The results underline that explicit morphological instruction has a positive effect on EFL learners in predicting and promoting vocabulary. Therefore, through linguistic pedagogy, knowledge of English word formation rules has a much stronger and more positive effect on language competence and performance in EFL class than a purely non-linguistic approach.
NORMAS INTERNACIONAIS DE CONTABILIDADE:
Authors: Alves Junior Eraldo Soares , Miranda Mariza Camila de , Batista Mateus Silva , Valdevino Rosângela Queiroz Souza , Soares José Mauro Madeiros Velôso
Published: September 2023

O objetivo dessa pesquisa foi analisar a percepção dos acadêmicos de ciências contábeis da Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte (UERN) Campus Central, quanto à aplicação das normas internacionais nas empresas brasileiras. Quanto aos procedimentos metodológicos, utilizou-se uma pesquisa descritiva, com abordagem quantitativa, tendo por universo os alunos do 1º ao 10º período do curso de ciências contábeis da Universidade, sendo aplicado um questionário estruturado enviado via Google Forms®. Na análise dos dados, adotou-se uma estatística descritiva, através da frequência dos dados obtidos no questionário, onde foram feitas Tabelas utilizando o Microsoft Excel®, versão 2016, para retratar os dados obtidos. Os resultados apontam que os alunos entrevistados são, em sua maioria do sexo feminino, e estão matriculados em períodos intermediários do curso, constatou-se ainda que as mudanças ocorridas no contexto das empresas brasileiras foram significativas, bem como também as dificuldades que as entidades têm encontrado para se adequar as novas práticas contábeis, tais como a burocracia do país, destacou-se ainda que, o reconhecimento e a mensuração dos eventos econômicos tornaram mais complexo ao reconhecer e mesurar seus elementos, mas a pesquisa conclui que os benefícios proporcionados pelas IFRS são satisfatórios para às empresas.
Ischemic VSD
Authors: Ahmed Mohamed S. , Ibrahim Firas F.
Published: September 2023

Background: Ischemic VSD or ventricular septal rupture (VSR) is a rare but lethal complication of myocardial infarction (MI). Multi-system coronary disease is present in more than 50% of these patients. The event occurs 2-8 days after an infarction and often precipitates cardiogenic shock. The differential diagnosis of postinfarction cardiogenic shock should exclude free ventricular wall rupture and rupture of the papillary muscles. To avoid the high morbidity and mortality associated with the disorder, patients should undergo emergent surgery. Concomitant coronary artery bypass may be required.Objective: This study stressed on a very serious complication of a common pathology (myocardial infarction), despite it,s lethal complication but still it is treatable and still surgery is the only salvageable option.Patients & methods: Retrospective study of 7 consecutive cases with ischemic VSR encountered from (1st Jan. 2008-30 of September 2011). All of the cases were carefully assessed & fully investigated preoperatively (by echocardiography study, catheterization ...etc) & for all of them emergency open heart surgery was done with heart lung machine to close a post infract VSD using synthetic patch and ventriculotomy closed with reinforced Teflon felts , all of them(except the last case which died immediately post operatively) stayed for 2-3 days in the CICU under follow up .Results: Seven patients have been operated upon, 4 males (57%) and 3 female (43%), and their ages ranged between 50-63 years (75% in the 6th decade). Three of them (43%) were diabetic only but all of them were hypertensive. All of them were haemodynamically unstable so operation carried on emergently within 12-18 days post infarction (one operation done within 27 hours of infarction) and in none of them the clinical status helped to postpone them until more than 3 weeks post infarct. Five Out of the seven patients survived the operation, one died immediately post operatively &another one died 7 days post operatively due to renal failure (due to pre operative impaired renal function). Operative & early post operative mortality is (28%).Conclusion: We need to be more aware about this fatal complication of acute MI taking in consideration its late presentation (2-8) days.We have to work hardly to improve early revascularization to decrease the incidence of VSR. Improvement in surgical technique using double patch and glue improve mortality & morbidity rates. More cases need to have a better understanding & management of these cases.
The value of Gray scale, color doppler and ultrasound guided- FNA in detection metastasis to the axillary lymph node in patient with primary breast cancer.
Authors: Jabbar Jinan A. , Fahad Qusay A. , Al -Tememy Enam A.
Published: September 2023

Background: Ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) is a quick nonmorbid method of staging disease in the axilla,Color doppler ultrasound is used to differentiate benign lymph node from node that bears metastasis.Objective: To evaluate the utility of ultrasound guided (FNA) of the axillary L.N depending on the size of the primary tumor and the appearance of the lymph node by ultrasound , and to document the difference in color Doppler flow features between benign and malignant lymph node in women with primary breast cancer.Patients and methods: The total number of the patient in the study is (60). Data were collected about tumor size, lymph node appearance and color-power Doppler sonography compared to the result of ultrasound- guided FNA . Lymph node were classified as: Benign: if the cortex was even and measure < 3mm. Indeterminate : if the cortex was even but measure ≥ 3mm, or with focal cortical thickening but cortical thickness <3mm. Suspicious: if cortex focally thickened ≥ 3mm, or the fatty hilum was absent. Color-power Doppler evaluation was based on the morphologic pattern of vascularity ( central, peripheral and mixed).Results: of these (60) patients , ultrasound guided FNA was done to (42) lymph node .The sensitivity and specificity of ultrasound guided FNA to detect metastasis to axillary lymph node in correlation to the size of tumor was 50% in tumor (≤1cm), and 86% in tumor between (1 - 2cm), and 93% in tumor >2cm.The sensitivity and specificity of ultrasound guided FNA to detect metastasis to axillary lymph node was 67% for indeterminate lymph node, and 95% for suspicious lymph node. The sensitivity and specificity of ultrasound guided FNA to detect metastasis to axillary node in correlation to color Doppler flow was 100% for mixed vascularity and 100% for peripheral vascularity.Conclusion: There is a strong significant correlation relationship between the presence of peripheral blood flow in addition to the morphological changes which include focal cortical thickening >3mm and loss of hilum ,and the size of the primary tumor with presence of malignancy in LN in patient with primary breast cancer.
Descriptive Study of Neonatal Death in Neonatal Care Unit of Baghdad Teaching Hospital / Medical city / Baghdad (2007-2009)
Authors: Hameed Numan N. , Abed Baraa N.
Published: September 2023

Background: In developing countries, neonatal death account for 99% of neonatal deaths in the world. In Iraq, the neonatal death rates are still unknown.Objectives: To assess the death rate and the major causes of neonatal death in the neonatal care unit (NCU) in Baghdad Teaching Hospital-Medical City/ Baghdad.Patients &Methods: A descriptive study of 564 neonatal deaths in the neonatal care unit (NCU) from 1st of January 2007 to 31st of December 2009 in Baghdad Teaching Hospital-Medical City/ Baghdad was carried out, and the causes of death as registered in the neonatal medical records and death certificates were studied.Results: Neonatal death rate relative to admission was (18.5%). The Neonatal death rates were lower in 2007(15%) than 2008(20%) and 2009(19.2%), of 564 total neonatal deaths, males were 329 (58.3%), 235 (41.7%) were females with male to female ratio was 1.4:1. Eighty percent of neonatal deaths were preterm deliveries and (79%) were low birth weight (< 2.5 kg). Major causes of death were: Respiratory problems (62.8%), followed by congenital anomalies (17%), neonatal infections (11.2%) and birth asphyxia (9%).Conclusions: The Neonatal death rate was lower in 2007 than 2008 and 2009. There was a high male to female ratio, and high percent of preterm deliveries and LBW. The main causes of death were respiratory problems, congenital anomalies and neonatal infections.
Attitudes, Motivations, and Barriers to Pre-Symptomatic Alzheimer’s Disease Screening: Development and Validation of the ‘Perceptions regarding pRE-symptomatic Alzheimer’s Disease Screening’ (PRE-ADS) Questionnaire
Authors: Makri Marina , Gkioka Mara , Moraitou Despina , Fidani Liana , Tegos Thomas , Tsolaki Magdalini
Published: September 2023

Background:

Pre-symptomatic screening methods for detecting a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are gaining popularity; thus, more people are seeking these tests. However, to date, not much is known about the attitudes toward pre-symptomatic AD screening.

Objective:

The goal of this study is to examine the psychometric properties of a tool for assessing the attitudes, barriers, and motivations to pre-symptomatic AD screening.

Methods:

This is a cross-sectional study performed on 208 Greek participants (189 students and 19 caregivers) provided with an online questionnaire. Psychometric properties were assessed through the examination of its construct validity (principal component analysis) and internal consistency.

Results:

Exploratory factor analysis revealed the presence of four factors. The first factor is labeled as “Perceived harms of testing” (10 items), the second “Acceptance of testing” (5 items), the third “Perceived benefits of testing” (6 items), and the fourth factor “Need for knowledge” (4 items). The reliability (internal consistency) of each factor separately was acceptable to good (0.70–0.87) while the internal consistency of the overall questionnaire (25 items) was good (Cronbach’s α=0.82).

Conclusion:

PRE-ADS is a valid questionnaire that might help in the research of peoples’ attitudes related to the pros and cons of pre-symptomatic screening for AD, and the development of effective counseling programs and prevention strategies. However, future research is required in the target population.
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Subjective Memory Complaint in a Semi-Rural Community in Chile
Authors: Oyarzún-González Ximena , Abner Erin L. , Toro Pablo , Ferreccio Catterina
Published: September 2023

Background:

Subjective memory complaints (SMC) are commonly studied in older adults and have been identified as potentially prodromal to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Studies among younger adults from South America are lacking.

Objective:

To estimate the prevalence of SMC and the factors associated with it among Maule Cohort (MAUCO) participants.

Methods:

We performed a cross-sectional analysis to estimate the prevalence of SMC and investigated its associated factors from MAUCO baseline data (N = 6,687). Within groups defined by age (38–59, 60–74) and global cognition (Mini-Mental State Examination: ≥26, 25-22, ≤21), multinomial logistic regression models evaluated risk factors for SMC (Yes, Sometimes, No).

Results:

Overall, SMC prevalence was 16.4%; 15.9% (95% CI 14.9–16.9%) among younger and 17.6% (15.8–19.4%) among older participants. Female sex, comorbidities, and bad/fair self-reported health status (SRHS) were generally associated with higher odds of SMC.

Conclusion:

Overall prevalence of SMC was 16%. Different factors were associated with the odds of SMC depending on age and global cognitive status. Future SMC studies should include sex-specific assessments, evaluate SRHS as a moderator of SMC reporting, and the influence of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on SMC reporting.
VOLUME-SPATIAL PLANNING AN INTEGRATED METHOD OF URBAN SPACE FORMATION
Authors: Kolosha Maryna
Published: September 2023

This article discusses an integrated method of urban space formation, which is based on the characteristics and principles of existing approaches, methods and techniques of planning urbanised areas. The objective of this method is to improve and create a high-quality urban fabric without uncontrolled development and visual noise. The main principles, tools and elements of urban space formation by the integrated method of volume-spatial planning of territories were identified.

In the previous article, which was published in the collection "Urban Development and Territorial Planning", issue №81 on the topic: "Volume-spatial planning of urban space - an improved methodology for designing territories and urban development" considered the general methodology for the formation of urban space by the integrated method of volume-spatial planning of territories, established the main stages of design and their content. In this article, the main principles, tools, and elements of the integrated method are considered in more detail, and explanations are given for the division of street space from quiet to highly active. The main elements of urban space design using the integrated method of volumetric and spatial planning, which describe both the form and its content, are presented and defined.

Integration of existing approaches and methods of urban space formation allows combining existing planning principles and methods, their features and tools, which, in the author's opinion, is the method that will allow formulating in a short time the comfortable space that a "modern" resident needs in a particular area.

In this article, it is proposed to focus in more detail on the planning characteristics of the territory in terms of street space activity and design elements, which determine the formative aspects of the integrated method of space-volume planning.

The volume-spatial planning of territories is an integrated method of urban space design, which includes planning elements with indicators in accordance with the functional use and volumetric-spatial characteristics of the territory, which are determined in accordance with planning zones established in accordance with the cross-section of the street space.

The formation of urban space by the integrated method of volume-spatial planning is possible only when the design is carried out according to a clear methodology and according to certain key elements in accordance with the current norms, rules, established composition and characteristics on the ground. The main tool for shaping urban space using the integrated design method is to determine the characteristics of the territory along the intersection of the street space and establish the main design elements, which will allow determining both the physical form of the area and its functional content.
SOCIOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR ASSESSING THE MEDIA FORMATION OF ARCHITECTURAL OBJECTS AND SPACES OF LVIV
Authors: Parneta Маriana
Published: September 2023

The media formation of architecture and urban spaces is their informative essence, their content and symbolic richness for people. If we consider architecture from the perspective of information transmission, there arises a need to study the influence of its physical and mental characteristics on society. The media formation of Lviv's architectural environment affects the frequency of visits to certain places, people's well-being in urban spaces, and the semiotic significance of the city's architecture for people. Therefore, conducting a sociological study is necessary to analyze the media formation of architecture and urban spaces in Lviv. The research tasks involved identifying the most mediatic objects in Lviv, assessing people's perception of the media formation of various architectural styles at different hierarchical levels, and the type of information conveyed by these objects. It also aimed to determine citizens' attitudes towards changes in the media formation of the city's architectural space by comparing different architectural environments. Additionally, the study sought to understand people's vision of Lviv's architectural mediacy in the future. The research results showed that Lviv's mediacy is characterized by historical diversity, evokes semiotic associations, and influences people's well-being in urban spaces and the popularity of certain locations. Based on the assessment of citizens regarding the media formation of architecture and spaces in Lviv, conclusions have been shown that homogeneous environments, such as historical or contemporary ones, are perceived much better. The combination of diverse architectural styles can lead to confusion and added tension. Therefore, it is important to emphasize the need for a thoughtful approach to designing new architecture within established environments since it has a direct impact on how it is perceived by people.
PROBLEMS OF POST-WAR RECONSTRUCTION M. ЕNERGODAR
Authors: Rusanova Iryna , Zakharova Svitlana , Beyner Nadiуa
Published: September 2023

The article examines a number of problems of the post-war reconstruction of Energodar - the only satellite city of the NPP in Ukraine that was under occupation. The restoration of the city depends entirely on the wartime events at the Zaporizhia NPP, which became the subject of blackmail and a nuclear threat from the Russian Federation to the whole world. The satellite city reconstruction program is closely related to the restoration of the NPP, which is possible only with the de-occupation of the station itself and the surrounding area. The future of the station will depend on the trends in the use of nuclear power in the world and the reform of the energy base of Ukraine. 

The stages of formation and development of the city of Energodar are analyzed, the peculiarities of its functioning and the rhythm of life depending on the industrial production base are shown. The architectural and planning organization of the city built according to the established principles of Soviet urban planning, as well as other satellite cities of the NPP in Ukraine, is considered. The role of the nuclear power plant in achieving high social standards of the city of Energodar in its pre-war state is shown. 

The theoretical and methodological basis of the development of urban planning systems as a basis for the development of strategic plans for the post-war recovery of the city, as well as the factors that will be the guarantee of such recovery, are considered. 

The material of the article includes references to a number of program documents regarding various scenarios of the future development of the city and  highlights the problems associated with the work of the ZNPP, taking into account the changes in the social sphere of the post-war period. A number of proposals have been put forward regarding the post-war reconstruction and further development of the city, relating to: honoring the memory of our soldiers and residents, their resilience and courage in resisting the invaders; a new look at the organization of the functional planning structure of the city, residential environment, purpose and location of public buildings, landscape and recreation areas; the specified problem of migration policy and the levers of the return of the population to the city and regional and state relations. 

The latest events at the Kakhovsky Reservoir, which are closely related to the ZNPP and, accordingly, to the city itself, show that the restoration process of Energodar is not fixed in time and will change and adjust along with the rapid development of wartime events.
God’s characteristics as reported by near-death experiencers
Authors: Tressoldi Patrizio , Long Jeffrey
Published: September 2023

The aim of this study is to replicate Long & Perry’s (2016) God study using a more updated database and different inclusion criteria.

The descriptions of God’s and Jesus’ characteristics as observed by 303 Near-death or Near-death-like experiencers were analyzed for their frequency both in the whole sample and divided by the participants’ religious experience.

Both in the whole group and in the subgroups, the main observed characteristics (approximately 70%) were a special Light and Unconditional Love, associated with other characteristics such as Oneness and Nonjudgmental, very similar to the descriptions obtained during spiritual and mystical experiences.

Only 13.9% of the descriptions reported God or Jesus as in human form, as represented in popular religious images.

These characteristics are not commonly reported in God’s main descriptions in the texts of the main monotheistic religions.

These first-person accounts of God’s characteristics complement what has been reported in other mental conditions, especially in the spiritual/mystical experiences, offering a great resource for the scientific investigation of God’s nature.