bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An epidemiological investigation into low back pain in schoolteachers within the Greater Tzaneen Municipality in Limpopo, South Africa
Authors:   , Prinsloo Imé Mari
Published: November 2022

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a common and significant disease found in the entire population but increased among the working population. Studies have shown that prevalence among LBP in schoolteachers are increased, yet there has been limited studies looking at urban and rural schoolteachers simultaneously. Objectives: To determine the incidence and lifetime prevalence of low back pain among schoolteachers within the Greater Tzaneen Municipality, South Africa; to determine the risk factors (in terms of demographics, lifestyle, and occupational factors) of developing LBP; and to determine the management strategies sufferers of LBP use to get relief. Methods: This was a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted within schools of the Greater Tzaneen Municipality. Teachers working in both the urban and rural school setting were approached to partake in the study. Those who met the criteria were invited to complete the selfadministered questionnaires, online or hard copies. In total 345 questionnaires were completed. Results: Of the 345 completed questionnaires 67% reported having LBP. Significant associations were made between the prevalence of LBP and increased mental stress (51.5%). Similarly, LBP sufferers had a higher BMI (p=.010); have been teaching for longer, (p=.049); and spend more time working at a computer, p<.001. Aggravating factors of LBP included bending/twisting the body, lack of sleep, reaching overhead, sitting, standing, and stress/tension. The strongest corresponding factor being stress and tension (p<.001). Conclusion: In this specific community there was no significant difference in prevalence of LBP between urban and rural schoolteacher. Notwithstanding previous research, this study highlights that global statistics is not always appropriate in South African context. This draws attention to the need for research specifically based on our diverse country.
The Impact of Board Characteristics on Audit Quality, Evidence-based on Listed Firms in Ghana
Authors: Pious Opoku , Benedict Arthur , Patrick Bimpong , Gabriel Kyeremeh
Published: November 2022

This paper examines board characteristics' impact on audit quality, evidence from Ghana Stock Exchange. The study employed a panel regression model to examine the effect of board characteristics (board size, board independence, gender diversity, and CEO duality) on audit quality (DAC) for the period of 2012 to 2019 for twenty-five (25) listed firms in Ghana. The regression analysis results revealed that board size, board independence, and board gender diversity have a positive relationship with audit quality by reducing discretionary accruals. In contrast, a negative relationship was recorded between CEO duality and audit quality in the form of an increase in discretionary accruals. The shareholder accountability system and minority protection system in most enterprises in Ghana seem to exist only but need more improvement. Therefore, it is recommended that a more independent board of directors is appointed and also the engagement of auditors from the big4 audit firms to provide quality audit reports.
L’activité de conception comme démarche créative pour la formation des enseignants à l’intégration du numérique dans l’activité d’enseignement-apprentissage
Authors: Duret Caroline , ROMERO Margarida
Published: November 2022

Cet article analyse la conception de scénarios pédagogiques intégrant le numérique comme activité créative (Glăveanu, 2015, 2020) et agentive (Sannino, 2015), propice à la transformation de l’activité d’enseignement-apprentissage et susceptible de constituer en formation une réponse au défi persistant de l’intégration du numérique en classe (Giraudon et al., 2020). Il s’appuie principalement sur la théorie de l’activité historico-culturelle (CHAT) de troisième génération (Engeström, 2001, 2009) et, s’inscrivant dans le pluralisme épistémologique (Turkle & Papert, 1990), convoque les apports de travaux en didactique et en sciences cognitives pour développer les arguments théoriques qui amènent à proposer un dispositif d’intervention formative (Engeström, 2011) inspiré du Laboratoire du changement (Virkkunen & Newnham, 2013), où les enseignants modélisent un nouveau concept (Engeström & Sannino, 2010) pour l’activité d’enseignement-apprentissage, par la co-conception de scénarios pédagogiques intégrant le numérique. Afin de soutenir ce processus, ils sont assistés par un artefact de conception sous la forme d’un set de cartes. Celles-ci représentent les composants potentiels d’un scénario pédagogique, dont les technologies numériques.
Automated contrast painting for position verification in radiotherapy
Authors: Putora Paul-Martin , Plasswilm Ludwig , Paulis Ludovit
Published: November 2022

The influence of information technology in medicine has been constantly rising and represents a central part in many medical disciplines, especially radio-oncology. For the proper delivery of radiation treatment, the correct position of the patient is essential. To verify the correct position of the patient radiological images are made. In order to compare positions, contours of structures (often bones) may be used, these need to be identified and painted. The software that was provided with the linear accelerator contains a bitmap paint program, where these structures are painted manually. This manual painting of structures could be replaced by automated algorithms. However, amendments, innovations or customization of the original software are costly and difficult to achieve due to copyright, license and certification issues. The concept described here aims to get around these issues by creating an automated algorithm on the user level, with no interference of the underlying original software. This system uses the Java platform; with the help of the Java Robot class user input can be simulated. The developed tool proved to be time-saving, functional and the development could easily be accomplished and individually tailored to users needs.
A Radiation Oncology Based Electronic Health Record in an Integrated Radiation Oncology Network
Authors: Colonias Athanasios , Parda David S. , Karlovits Stephen M. , Fuhrer Russell , Trombetta Mark G. , Strickland Staci , Luick Marc , Billy Richard , Horrigan T. , Werts E. Day
Published: November 2022

Purpose: The goal of this ongoing project is to develop and integrate a comprehensive electronic health record (EHR) throughout a multi-facility radiation oncology network to facilitate more efficient workflow and improve overall patient care and safety. Methodology: We required that the EHR provide pre-defined record and verify capability for radiation treatment while still providing a robust clinical health record. In 1996, we began to integrate the Local Area Network Treatment Information System (LANTIS®) across the West Penn Allegheny Radiation Oncology Network (currently including 9 sites). By 2001, we began modifying and expanding the assessment components and creating user-defined templates and have developed a comprehensive electronic health record across our network. Results: In addition to access to the technical record and verify information and imaging obtained for image-guided therapy, we designed and customized 6 modules according to our networks needs to facilitate information acquisition, tracking, and analysis as follows: 1) Demographics/scheduling; 2) Charge codes; 3) Transcription/clinical documents; 4) Clinical/technical assessments; 5) Physician orders 6) Quality assurance pathways. Each module was developed to acquire specific technical/clinical data prospectively in an efficient manner by various staff within the department in a format that facilitates data queries for outcomes/statistical analyses and promotes standardized quality guidelines resulting in a more efficient workflow and improved patient safety and care. Conclusions: Development of a comprehensive EHR across a radiation oncology network is feasible and can be customized to promote clinical/technical standards, facilitate outcomes studies, and improve communication and peer review. The EHR has improved patient care and network integration across a multi-facility radiation oncology system and has markedly reduced the flow and storage of paper across the network.
Relational database of treatment planning system information
Authors: Kantor Michael Eugene , Starkschall George , Balter Peter
Published: November 2022

The purpose of the present work was to develop a relational database and associated applications to facilitate retrospective review of data present in radiation treatment plans. The data source was a commercial radiation treatment planning system (Pinnacle3, Philips Medical Systems, Milpitas CA), which is specifically characterized by an open data storage format and internal scripting capability. The database is an open-source, relational database (PostgreSQL, PostgreSQL Global Development Group, http://www.postgresql.org). The data is presented through a web interface in addition to being fully query-accessible using standard tools. A database schema was created to organize the large collection of parameters used to generate treatment plans as well as the parameters that characterized these plans. The system was implemented through a combination of the treatment planning systems internal scripting language and externally executed code. Data is exported in a way that is transparent to the user, through integration into an existing and routinely-used process. The system has been transparently incorporated into our radiation treatment planning workflow. The website-based database interface has allowed users with minimal training to extract information from the database.
A cross cultural investigation of individuals’ acceptance of Smart Home Technology: The role of needs satisfaction
Authors: Daruwala Neil , Oberst Ursula
Published: November 2022

Smart Home Technology manufacturers currently face significant issues with regard to the acceptance and intention to use their products. Evidence suggests that specific products have the lion’s share of the smart home market, and fully integrated smart home set-ups are still rare. The aim of this study was to investigate the acceptance of Smart Home Technology by administering the Technology Acceptance Model and applying Self Determination Theory with a sample of British (N = 284) and Spanish (N= 209) technology users. Results showed that perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness act as mediators of the effect of need satisfaction on respondents’ behavioural intention to use Smart Home Technology. Except for relatedness satisfaction, there were no gender effects; however, we found important differences between the British and Spanish participants, which are discussed in terms of cultural differences in the degree to which need satisfaction is important to participants.
Dampak Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Dan Brand Ambassador Terhadap Loyalitas Konsumen Ms Glow Men
Authors: Nafis Raihan Wishal , Marasabessy Andi Ismail
Published: November 2022

ABSTRAK

Pada era sekarang sudah bukan menjadi hal yang tabu bahwa banyak masyarakat Indonesia, terutama kaum laki-laki yang mulai memperhatikan kondisi penampilannya. Hal tersebut yang pada akhirnya mendorong banyak produk-produk kosmetik atau produk yang khusus diproduksi untuk kaum laki-laki yang sangat memperhatikan penampilannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Customer Relationship Management (CRM) dan Brand Ambassador terhadap Loyalitas konsumen MS Glow Men dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 110 responden.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Customer Relationship Management (CRM) berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap Loyalitas sebesar 21,3% dan Brand Ambassador berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap Loyalitas sebesar 58,9%.

Kata Kunci: Customer Relationship Management, Brand Ambassador, Loyalitas
Analisis Average Length Of Stay Pasien Typhoid Fever di RSUD Harapan Doa Kota Bengkulu
Authors: Heltiani Nofri , Desmiany Duri Iin , Ramadani Niska
Published: November 2022

Average Length Of Stay (LOS) is an important indicator in determining the success of therapy for a disease and is also related to the cost of care incurred by the patient. the ideal value of AvLOS is 6-9 days. The level of AvLOS is influenced by the complications experienced by the patient. Typhoid fever is an endemic disease in Indonesia that knows no age and gender boundaries, and can cause various complications in the form of bleeding and intestinal perforation which can often lead to death. Based on the initial survey, the visit of typhoid fever patients in the last three years at Harapan Doa Hospital, Bengkulu City has increased, namely 2017 (11.02%), 2018 (13.47%) and 2019 (17.935) of the total visits/year, however, in 2020 it decreased (15.08%) due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This affects the AvLOS value and the cost received by the hospital. The purpose of this study was to determine the AvLOS value of typhoid fever patients at Harapan Doa Hospital, Bengkulu City. The type of research used is descriptive with a cross sectional approach. The sample of this study used a total population of 121 patients who were analyzed univariately using the AvLOS formula. The results of the univariate analysis, from the calculation results obtained that the total length of stay (LD) of typhoid fever patients was 395 days/year with AvLOS 3.18 days/year, the number of typhoid fever patients was out of life 124 (100%) patients, AvLOS of typhoid fever patients based on age group. The highest was found in the age group >1-5 years, namely 5.17 days compared to the age group >44-65 years, namely 3.43 days and >65 years, namely 3 days, where typhoid fever was accompanied by complications/companies. AvLOS of typhoid fever patients based on gender was found in female sex at 3.31 days with a total of 59 patients compared to male sex at 3.23 days with a total of 5 people. It is hoped that the hospital will formulate a clinical pathway for Typhoid Fever Treatment so that the quality of service for typhoid fever cases is in the efficientcategory.
Tinjauan Waktu Pengembalian Berkas Rekam Medis Rawat Jalan Di Poli Paru Dan Poli Jantung Di RSUD Dr. M. Yunus Bengkulu
Authors: Krisnawati Rini , Siagian Ayu Wiandyla , Nuur Yulinda Eka , Sirait Purnamasari
Published: November 2022

Pengembalian rekam medis adalah suatu proses pengambilan rekam medis dari unitpelayanan yang meminjam kembali ke unit rekam medis (Widjaya, 2014). Dalampengembalian rekam medis, rekam medis harus dikembalikan sesudah pasien pulang atausetelah pasien selesai mendapatkan pengobatan. Dalam pelaksanaan pengembalian berkasrekam medis harus dikembalikan sesuai dengan standar operasional prosedur di RSUD drM.Yunus Bengkulu, dimana untuk berkas rekam medis rawat jalan harus dikembalikan 1 x24Jam, namun sering terjadi keterlambatan hal ini akan mengakibatkan terjadi penumpukanberkas di poliklinik serta berdampak pada terhambatnya dalam pengolahan data danpelaporan, serta terlambat dalam pengajuan klaim ansuransi dan menurunnya kualitaspelayanan terhadap pasien di bagian pengolaan dan pelaporan. Tujuan dari Penelitian iniUntuk mengetahui pelaksanaan pengembalian berkas rekam medis rawat jalan di poli Parudan poli Jantung di RSUD Dr M.Yunus Bengkulu. Penelitian ini dilaksankan denganmenggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif dengan rancangan Cross Sectional.Dari hasilPenelitian dikatehui bahwaSarana yang di gunakan untuk pengembalian berkas rekam medisyaitu buku ekspedisi yang di isi saat berkas rekam medis di pinjam atau di kembalika keruang rekam medis, dan juga sudah terdapat trecer sebagai pengikat antaara berkas yangdipinjam dengan berkas yang di simpan di penyimpanan, dan SOP pengembalian berkasrekam medis belum ada. Berdasarkan SOP, SOP pengembalian berkas rekam medis belumada, sehingga petugas merasa tidak perlu melakukan pengembalian berkas rekam medissecara cepat. dan juga factor lain keterlambatanya pengembalian berkas yaitu, lokasi gedungyang terpisah, jarak yang jauh, pasien yang banyak, keterbatasan SDM serta belumdilengkapinya pengisian berkas rekam medis.
Penerapan Sistem Informasi Manajemen Rumah Sakit Ditinjau Dari Aspek Pendidikan dan Pengetahuan Petugas di Rumah Sakit Bhayangkara Tingkat III Polda Bengkulu Tahun 2020
Authors: Jusma Sari Nova , Ramadani Niska
Published: November 2022

Di RumahSakit Bhayangkara Tingkat III Polda Bengkulu sudah terdapat SIMRS namunbelum digunakan secara optimal oleh petugas dikarenakan petugas masih belum menguasaibagaimana pengoperasian SIMRS secara keseluruhan serta belum tersedianya SOP tentangSIMRS karena belum adanya kebijakan dari organisasi (Rumah Sakit). Penelitian inibertujuan untuk mengetahui Penerapan Sistem Informasi Manajemen Rumah Sakit DitinjauDari Aspek Pendidikan dan Pengetahuan Di Rumah Sakit Bhayangkara Tingkat III PoldaBengkulu. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis metode penelitian deskriptif dengan rancanganCrossSectional, yaitu penelitian hanya melakukan observasi dan pengukuran variabel padasatu saat tertentu saja. Dari 3 Petugas di bagian IT di RS Bhayangkara Tingkat III PoldaBengkulu diketahui bahwa tidak ada satu pun dari ketiga petugas yang memliki kualifikasipendidikan rekam medis dimana 2 orang petugas merupakan lulusan sarjana keperawatandan 1 orang petugas merupakan lulusan sarjana komputer. Dari 3 Petugas dibagian IT di RSBhayangkara Tingkat III Bengkulu diperoleh sebanyak 66,7 % petugas di bagian ITmempunyai tingkat pengetahuan yang kurang, dan sebanyak 33.3 % petugas IT mempunyaitingkat pengetahuan yang baik, sehingga rata-rata hasil pengetahuan petugas dibagian ITyaitu kurang terhadap pelaksanaan ataupun penerapan SIMRS. Diharapkan Rumah Sakitmenggantikan tenaga kesehatan sesuai dengan profesinya khususnya dibagian IT Dilakukanseminar, workshop dan pelatihan terkait dengan rekam medis guna menambah informasibagi petugas tentang rekam medis.
Hubungan Penghasilan Keluarga Usia dan Paritas Ibu Dengan Kejadian Anemia Pada Ibu Hamil Di Kota Bengkulu
Authors: Rahmawati Diyah Tepi , Jumita Jumita , Rakizah Ice , Iswari Indra , Azissah Danur
Published: November 2022

Tujuan umum penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui Hubungan Penghasilan Keluarga dan pendidikan ibu dengan Kejadian Anemia Pada Ibu Hamil di Kota Bengkulu 2021. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan jenis observasi dan anket dengan cross cectional dimana variable independen dan variable dependen yang dikumpulkan secara bersama. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa ibu hamil dengan penghasilan keluarga terbanyak di Kota Bengkulu Tahun 2021 yaitu berpenghasilan rendah sebanyak 61,9%, Ibu hamil dengan Anemia ditemukan terbanyak di Kota Bengkulu Tahun 2021 pada Usia tidak resti (20-35 tahun) yaitu sebanyak 79,4%, Ibu hamil mengalami Anemia di Kota Bengkulu Tahun 2021 yaitu pada ibu dengan paritas (1-3) sebanyak 84,1%, Tidak ada hubungan yang signifikan antara penghasilan keluarga, Usia ibu, Paritas ibu dengan kejadian anemia pada ibu hamil di Kota Bengkulu Tahun 2021.
Mentorship Interventions as Predictors of Discipline among Public Secondary School Students in Kiambu County, Kenya
Authors: Kariithi Anne Wanjugu , Kimani Mwaura , Mukolwe Newton
Published: November 2022

Mentorship interventions could be a panacea to indiscipline in schools. This paper examines the influence of mentorship interventions on discipline among public secondary school students in Kiambu County, Kenya. Founded on the Personal Construct Theory (PCT), the study adopted the correlational research design, the study targeted the 227 principals 3,479 guidance and counseling teachers and the 89,065 students in Kiambu County. From these, the study sampled 23 principals, 97 teachers and 398 students using the simple random sampling technique. Data was collected using questionnaires, interview guides, and observation schedules. Piloting was conducted to assist in determining the accuracy, clarity, and suitability of the research instruments. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics (mean, frequency and percentages) and inferential statistics (Pearson correlation and multivariate regression analysis at a significance level of 0.05). Data from interviews and secondary data sources were subjected to content analysis procedures. The findings show that there was a positive and significant correlation between students' discipline and mentorship interventions (r=0.403, p<0.05). These findings indicate that mentorship interventions indeed influence students’ discipline in the study area. The study recommends that mentorship programs should be initiated where they lacked to tap into the potential they offered in enhancing students’ discipline.
EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL E A EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL
Authors: Dias Dalzirene Souza , Silva Débora Thais Nascimento da , Sena Jaqueline Miranda de , Teixeira Rosana de Souza
Published: November 2022

Devido à importância da proteção ambiental, o conceito de desenvolvimento ecologicamente sustentável  por meio da educação ambiental, que visa desenvolver o conhecimento, a compreensão, as habilidades e a motivação das pessoas para a formação de valores, práticas e atitudes, tem se difundido e implementado nas escolas nas últimas décadas. encontrar soluções sustentáveis ​​para problemas e questões  ambientais.
USO DE SÊMEN RESFRIADO E CONGELADO EM PROGRAMAS DE INSEMINAÇÃO ARTIFICIAL EM TEMPO FIXO EM BOVINOS
Authors: Barcelos Rafael de Oliveira , Savi Pedro Cesar Filho
Published: November 2022

A inseminação artificial (IA) em bovinos é uma metodologia que vem sendo multiplicada no decorrer dos anos com intuito de aumentar e melhorar a reprodução animal. Essa técnica consiste em reduzir o intervalo entre gerações e aumentar os valores genéticos dos animais. Esse estudo tem como objetivo principal de avaliar a taxa de concepção das vacas, utilizando sêmens resfriados e congelados. Neste trabalho foram utilizados 4 touros da raça nelore para a inseminação em 200 vacas da raça nelore, no qual foram separadas em um único lote sendo inseminadas 50 doses de sêmen de cada touro, as vacas foram protocoladas com a utilização de medicamentos hormonais de sincronização do ciclo estral, tendo início no mês de setembro e se estendendo para o mês de outubro de 2022. Os touros utilizados passaram por avaliação andrológica no qual o touro I (sêmen resfriado) teve a motilidade de 90% e vigor 3, touro II (sêmen resfriado) 80% de motilidade e vigor 3, touro III (sêmen congelado) 70% de motilidade 3 de vigor e no touro IV (sêmen congelado) 65% de motilidade e 3 de vigor. O diagnóstico de gestação foi realizado com 33 dias gestação obtendo uma taxa de concepção de 65% de sêmen resfriado e de 59% de sêmen congelado. O estudo mostrou que o método de sêmen resfriado possuiu maior taxa de concepção, uma vez que, sofre menos processo de manipulação, ao contrário do sêmen congelado.
Measurement report: Assessment of Asian emissions of ethane, propane, carbon monoxide, and NOx based on observations from the island of Hateruma
Authors: Adedeji Adedayo Rasak , Andrews Stephen Joseph , Rowlinson Matthew Joseph , Evans Mathew Joseph , Lewis Alastair Charles , Hashimoto Shigeru , Mukai Hitoshi , Tanimoto Hiroshi , Tohjima Yasunori , Saito Takuya
Published: November 2022

Abstract. The island of Hateruma is the southernmost inhabited island of Japan. Here we interpret observations of carbon monoxide (CO), ethane (C2H6), propane (C3H8), nitrogen oxides (NOx and NOy) and ozone (O3) made from the island in 2018 with the GEOS-Chem atmospheric chemistry transport model. We simulated the concentrations of these species within a nested grid centered over the site, with a model resolution of 0.5°×0.625°. We use the Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) emissions dataset for anthropogenic emissions and add a geological source of C2H6 and C3H8. The model captured the seasonality of primary pollutants (CO, C2H6, C3H8) at the site - high concentrations in the winter months when oxidation rates are low and flow is from the north, and low concentrations in the summer months when oxidation rates are higher and flow is from the south. It also simulates many of the synoptic scale events with Pearson’s correlation coefficients (r) of 0.74, 0.88 and 0.89 for CO, C2H6 and C3H8, respectively. Concentrations of CO are well simulated by the model (with a gradient of best fit between model and measurements of 0.91) but simulated concentrations of C2H6 and C3H8 are significantly lower than the observations (gradients of best fit between model and measurement of 0.57 and 0.41, respectively), most noticeably in the winter months. Simulated NOx concentrations were underestimated but NOy appear to be overestimated. The concentration of O3 is moderately well simulated (gradient of best fit line of 0.76, with an r of 0.87) but there is a tendency to underestimate concentrations in the winter months. By switching off the model’s biomass burning emissions we show that during winter biomass burning has limited influence on the concentration of compounds in the winter but can represent a sizeable fraction in the summer. We also show that increasing the anthropogenic emissions of C2H6 and C3H8 in Asia by factors of 2.22 and 3.17, respectively, significantly increases the model’s ability to simulate these species in the winter months, consistent with previous studies.
Study of Magnetosphere Dynamics under Various Alfven Mach Numbers for the Northward IMF Condition: 3D Global PIC Simulations
Authors: Esmaeili Amin , Ikram Muhammad , Khan Abdullah , Ali Abid Abid
Published: November 2022

Abstract. For a long time, the interactions of the solar wind with the Earth’s magnetosphere have been analyzed with the help of three-dimensional (3D) global particle-in-cell (PIC) simulation where the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) is steadily northward. Yet the Earth’s magnetosphere and the Kelvin-Helmholtz Instability (KHI) in a global, dayside and nightside magnetotail configuration using the 3D PIC simulations has not been well examined. In this work, we compared the simulation results for both high and low Alfven Mach numbers of MA=5 and MA=1, respectively. Our results show diverse magnetospheric dynamics by taking into account the various Alfvenic Mach conditions. The relationship between the upstream magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) turbulence in the solar wind and Earth's magnetosphere behavior is investigated. In both the meridian and equatorial planes, the effects of Alfven Mach number on magnetospheric characteristics such as electron/ion densities and current densities are explored. The structure of the magnetosphere is also investigated at high and low Alfven Mach numbers. The solar-terrestrial interaction as a result of various solar activities is investigated in this work utilizing a large-scale global three-dimensional PIC simulation.
Credibilidad en juego: Análisis de las bases a concurso de los festivales de cine online
Authors: Jurado Martín Montserrat
Published: November 2022

El número de festivales de cine especializados aumenta por la seguridad y reducción de costes que proporcionan las plataformas de distribución. El interés empresarial evidencia algunas prácticas que ponen en duda su credibilidad y su valor cultural. Ante ciertas prácticas y el nuevo escenario de los formatos online, este artículo tiene como objetivo conocer la transparencia en la gestión de la sección a concurso. A tal fin se ha tomado como universo de estudio los 17.738 festivales que aglutinan las principales plataformas. Los resultados del análisis cuantitativo y cualitativo de los festivales de cine online apuntan a la existencia de eventos de escasa credibilidad porque no difunden datos esenciales en relación a su sección competitiva.
“Apóstoles del pensamiento”. La depuración ideológica del Registro Oficial de Periodistas: el caso de Antonio de Obregón y Chorot
Authors: Sanz-Hernando Clara , Pena-Rodríguez Alberto
Published: November 2022

El trabajo analiza el proceso de depuración ideológica que llevó a cabo el Registro Oficial de Periodistas (ROP) contra Antonio de Obregón y Chorot (1908-1985), periodista e intelectual republicano que evolucionó hacia posiciones falangistas. Creado por la Ley de Prensa de 1938, el ROP pretendía extirpar de la profesión a los considerados enemigos de la España sublevada. Se analiza el paradigmático caso de este periodista madrileño que durante la contienda estuvo destinado en Prensa y Propaganda a las órdenes del general Millán Astray, fue director del diario Hoy de Badajoz y secretario general del Departamento Nacional de Cinematografía, dirigido por García Viñolas. A pesar de su demostrada lealtad a la causa franquista, no se le perdonó su pasado “rojo” y se le denegó la inscripción. Sorprendentemente, y en lo que constituye un caso más del arbitrario proceder del ROP, la Dirección General de Prensa revocó su propia decisión y Antonio de Obregón pudo seguir ejerciendo el oficio.
European policy proposals to meet the challenge of public service media
Authors: López Cepeda Ana María , Galletero Campos Belén , Ufarte Ruiz María José
Published: November 2022

El nuevo escenario mediático está provocando una crisis de legitimidad de los medios de comunicación de servicio público (PSM).  Ahora que varios países se plantean reformas, este trabajo analiza las propuestas sobre PSM de los partidos políticos de Europa Occidental en las últimas elecciones nacionales hasta 2021. Para ello, se basa en un análisis de contenido de los programas electorales y en entrevistas semiestructuradas con expertos. Los resultados confirman que los PSM aparecen en las propuestas electorales, aunque con atención desigual según los contextos políticos. Las principales diferencias se observan en la gobernanza y la financiación, ambas relacionadas con la independencia. También se detectan cambios en el discurso de algunos partidos populistas.
Die Entfremdung im (Neuen Deutschen) Film
Authors: López Fernández Daniel
Published: November 2022

En la República Federal Alemana, el Nuevo Cine Alemán se sumó a la práctica política y social de los movimientos del 68 a través de representaciones narrativas que problematizaban el presente y su relación con el pasado nazi y que no se ajustaban al discurso público sobre la identidad nacional alemana. Estas representaciones se caracterizaban por un sentimiento nacional de Heimatlosigkeit derivado de dos experiencias traumáticas del pasado reciente alemán: el nacionalsocialismo y la división de Alemania. Sin embargo, las producciones del Nuevo Cine Alemán también mostraban fenómenos individuales de alienación resultado de discursos identitarios excluyentes que implicaban la demarcación y rechazo de las diferencias de género, clase o raza, y que impedían el reconocimiento social de estos “otros” sujetos.
Hänsel und Gretel auf Lanzarote: Neujahr von Juli Zeh
Authors: Geck Sabine
Published: November 2022

In diesem Beitrag geht es um die Märchenelemente in Zehs Bestseller-Roman, insbesondere in der zentralen “Geschichte in der Geschichte”, nämlich der Erinnerung des Protagonisten Henning an seine frühe Kindheit, als er und seine jüngere Schwester von ihren Eltern allein im Sommerhaus auf Lanzarote zurückgelassen wurden. Der Sommerurlaub des mittlerweile Erwachsenen am selben Ort wird so zu einer Reise ins Unterbewusste, welche bis zu einem gewissen Grad seine psychologischen Probleme löst. Die zahlreichen Parallelen zum Märchen “Hänsel und Gretel” der Gebrüder Grimm, die so von der Autorin nicht intendiert sind, werden aufgedeckt und ihre Funktion im Kontext des Romans dargestellt, um so zu einer psychologischen Interpretation des Romans zu gelangen.
Eğitim Yönetiminde Sosyal İzolasyonla İlgili Yapılan Araştırmaların İncelenmesi
Authors: Tuncar Ümit
Published: November 2022

Abstract In this study, it is aimed to contribute to the literature on the subject by referring to the research, research and studies conducted both at home and abroad in parallel with the theoretical framework of the concept of social isolation in educational management in the context of the cause-effect relationship. The factors that cause social isolation, especially in educational institutions and other organizations, are subject to organizational and environmental classification. In a manner of educational administration, management style, past experiences, the size of the institution, communication channels, the structural form of the social fabric, working conditions, job descriptions, individual behaviors, attitudes and value judgments is situated between individual and organizational factors that are causing social isolation. Apart from this, the economic structure, cultural texture, trade union organizations, mass media and legal regulations in the context of education management constitute the factors that cause environmental and structural social isolation. Key Words: Education Management, Social Isolation, Literature Researches
La medicina de precisión en diabetes es posible
Authors: Barrot de la Puente Joan
Published: November 2022

Según el Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, la medicina de precisión corresponde a un enfoque para el tratamiento y la prevención de enfermedades que tiene en cuenta la variabilidad individual en los genes, el entorno y el estilo de vida de cada persona; este tipo de medicina busca ofrecerle a cada paciente un tratamiento absolutamente personalizado, con base en la integración de los datos genómicos (el reconocimiento de su genética particular) y de otras ciencias ómicas con el conjunto de datos clínicos del paciente y su ambiente, lo que permite una práctica clínica adaptada a las características individuales de cada sujeto. Además, un aspecto clave que contempla esta nueva medicina es la de un diagnóstico de precisión, que implica mejorar la caracterización del diagnóstico de la diabetes mellitus para la optimización terapéutica o para mejorar la claridad pronóstica. Este proceso puede implicar la subclasificación del diagnóstico en subtipos o la utilización de algoritmos probabilísticos que ayudan a refinar un diagnóstico sin categorización.
Árbol de decisión para el tratamiento farmacológico de la insuficiencia cardíaca crónica con fracción de eyección < 50 % de la redgdps
Authors: Adán Gil Fran
Published: November 2022

En función de la fracción de eyección del ventrículo izquierdo (FEVI), la insuficiencia cardíaca (IC) se clasifica actualmente en: IC con fracción de eyección preservada (IC-FEp) con FEVI igual o superior al 50%, IC con fracción de eyección levemente reducida (IC-FElr), FEVI entre 41 y 49 % e IC con fracción de eyección reducida (IC-FEr), FEVI menor o igual al 40 %. Por sus similitudes, estas dos últimas tienden a tratarse con los mismos fármacos, aunque con distinto nivel de evidencia. En el presente artículo presentamos un árbol de decisión para el manejo farmacológico de la IC-FEr e IC-FElr, estableciendo recomendaciones a la hora de iniciar el tratamiento óptimo en los escenarios clínicos más habituales. Para ello se han seleccionado cuatro variables exploratorias o analíticas secuenciales: presión arterial sistólica, frecuencia cardíaca, tasa de filtrado glomerular y potasio. El algoritmo debería ser completado idealmente en un plazo no superior a ocho semanas.
Application of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Back Pain in Adults: Part 1
Authors: Trefilova V. V. , Shnayder N. A. , Novitsky M. A. , Ovdienko O. A. , Nurgaliev Z. A.
Published: November 2022

The aim of the research is generalization of information about the most common foreign and domestic scales and questionnaires used in acute and chronic back pain (BP). The analysis of Russian-language and foreign literature was carried out with a search depth of 5 years (2016–2021) in the following databases: e-Library, PubMed, Oxford Press, Clinical Keys, Springer, Elsevier, Google Scholar. For the diagnosis of acute and chronic BP and the assessment of the characteristics of its course in dynamics, both a standardized study may be use: collection of complaints, anamnesis, objective examination, assessment of neurological status, as well as valid scales and questionnaires. For the timely diagnosis and monitoring of the development of BP in patients, a wide range of scales and questionnaires were proposed, which were conventionally ranked into 4 groups: scales for assessing the quality of life of patients with BP; scales for assessing the characteristics of pain in BP; scales for assessing the outcomes of the disease in BP; scales for assessing disability in BP. The first part of the thematic review presents an analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of scales for assessing the quality of life of patients with BP. These perspective scales for assessing the quality of life of patients with BP are popular in the world neurological practice. It is necessary to adapt to the use in domestic clinical practice the Stratford Functional Back Pain Scale, the Index of Disability Associated with Pain, The Patient Assessment for Low Back Pain–Impacts.
The Development of Local-Based Learning Activities in an Integrated Learning Unit Entitled “The Legend of Phra Yuen Kantharawichai” for Grade 5 Students
Authors: Wongsaphan Montree , Chookhampaeng Chowwalit , Thanapatmeemanee Hemmin , Noomtuam Pornvenus
Published: November 2022

The objectives of this study were 1) to develop local-based learning activities in an integrated learning unit entitled “The Legend of Phra Yuen Kantharawichai” for grade 5 students; 2) to compare the student’s academic achievement with a criterion of 80%; 3) to compare the students’ historical process skills with a criterion of 80%; 4) to compare the students’ geographic skills with a criterion of 80%; and 5) to assess the students’ local pride. The participants obtained by cluster random sampling method were 34 students of grade 5/2 students studying in the second semester of the academic year 2021, at Mahasarakham University Demonstration School (Elementary). The instruments were 1) a lesson plan; 2) an academic achievement test; 3) a historical process skills assessment form; 4) a geographic skills assessment form; and 5) a measure of local pride. Analysis of the data was percentage, mean score, standard deviation, and t-test. The results of the study showed that 1) the efficiency of the lesson plan was 93.82/84.12, which met the specified 80/80 criteria; 2) the student’s academic achievement was significantly higher than the establishment at the criterion of 80% at a statistical level of .01; 3) the students’ historical process skills were significantly higher than the establishment at the criterion of 80% at a statistical level of .01; 4) the student’s geographic skills were significantly higher than the establishment at the criterion of 80% at a statistical level of .01; and 5) the students’ overall local pride was at the highest level. It was concluded that local-based learning could develop students to achieve academic achievement, historical process skills, and geographical skills that meet the goal and make students feel local pride for learning in history subjects that integrate geography and local content.
The Effect of Athletic Mental Energy on Sports Mental Training and Sports Courage in Rugby Players
Authors: İslam Ahmet
Published: November 2022

This study aimed to determine whether athletic mental energy played a mediating role between sports mental training and sports courage in rugby players. The study developed an original theoretical model, which was tested using the Sobel test. The sample consisted of 309 rugby players in the 15 men’s, 7’s women-men, U18 7’s men’s-women’s rugby leagues of the 2021-2022 Turkish Rugby Federation. The sample consisted of rugby players aged 18 to 35 years of age. Data were collected using a sociodemographic characteristics questionnaire, the Sports Mental Training Questionnaire (SMTQ), the Sports Courage Scale-31 (SCS-31), and the Athletic Mental Energy Scale (AMES). There was a positive correlation between mental training and athletic mental energy. There was a positive correlation between athletic mental energy and sports courage. There was a positive correlation between mental training and sports courage. Moreover, athletic mental energy played a fully mediating role between sports courage and mental training. The results confirmed the theoretical model. These results will pave the way for further research and contribute to the literature as they are a reflection of the cycle in the model. Authorities should inform rugby players about the relationship between athletic mental energy, mental training, and sports courage.
Instructional Package Development of Tie-Dye Based on Creative Economy Concept for Grade 8 Students
Authors: Worapun Wittaya , Kuntatum Wimolsiri
Published: November 2022

The purposes of the study were: 1) to investigate the effects of an instructional package of tie-dye on grade 8 students’ creative thinking, 2) to investigate the effects of an instructional package of tie-dye on grade 8 students’ learning achievement, and 3) to study students’ satisfaction with the instructional package of tie-dye. The participants were 40 grade 8 students in the Thai context selected using the cluster random sampling method. The instruments were an instructional package of tie-dye on grade 8 students’ creative thinking, a creative thinking evaluation form, a learning achievement test, and a satisfaction questionnaire. The statistics used in data analysis were percentage, mean score, standard deviation, a pair samples t-test, and effectiveness index. The results demonstrate the usefulness of the instructional package in fostering the growth of creative thinking and academic accomplishment among the participants. Moreover, product satisfaction could also be reported. The results of the study could illustrate how the creative economy concept benefits art-related subjects and students’ creativity.
Diagnóstico clínico, radiográfico e histológico de un caso de fibrosis periapical posendodóntica

Clinical, radiographic, and histologic diagnosis of a postendodontic periapical fibrosis case
Authors: Zmener Osvaldo
Published: November 2022

Objetivo: La fibrosis periapical posendodóntica es un proceso reparativo asintomático, radiolúcido y no progresivo que se interpreta con frecuencia como una lesión patológica persistente. El diagnóstico de esta entidad suele ser dudoso y sólo puede definirse mediante la correlación de las observaciones clínicas, radiográficas e histológicas. El objetivo de este informe es describir el caso de un paciente que presenta un área radiolúcida periapical persistente y asintomática en un incisivo lateral superior.

Caso clínico: Luego de cuatro años y dos meses de haber recibido un tratamiento endodóntico el paciente concurre a la consulta para un examen de rutina. El examen radiográfico del diente revela un área radiolúcida persistente y bien definida.

A causa de una fractura radicular irreparable, se indicó la extracción de la pieza dentaria. Esto permitió realizar el estudio histológico del tejido blando que permanecía adherido en el ápice de la raíz, lo que confirmó y completó el diagnóstico de fibrosis periapical posendodóntica.

Palabras clave: Endodoncia, lesión periapical, reparación fibrosa.
The influence of planting orientation and ecotype on sprouting and survival of stem cuttings of African teak (Milicia excelsa (Welw.) in Kenya
Authors: Verene Nyiramvuyekure  , Gilbert Obati Obwoyere  , Shadrack Kinyua Inoti
Published: November 2022

African teak (Milicia excelsa (Welw.) is a giant deciduous forest tree which belongs to the Moraceae family and is now threatened by extinction due to over exploitation. This study determines the influence of planting orientation and ecotype on sprouting and survival of cuttings of African teak. The cuttings were collected from the Coastal and Western regions of Kenya. A Randomized Complete Block Design was used. The cuttings were planted in three positions (horizontal, vertical, and slanting angle) in the nursery containers covered with the polyethene sheet and the planting medium was composed of river sand. Data were collected monthly on the number and height of sprouts while the cutting survival was done at the end of the experiment which was five months). Data were subjected to analysis of variance using GENSTAT 15th Edition while separation of means was performed using the Standard Error of Difference (SED). The results showed that planting orientation was significant on the sprouting of cuttings df=2, F=117.93, p-value=0.001 as well as the survival of cuttings at the end of the experiment, the cuttings which were planted vertically and slanting were higher compared with those planted in horizontal orientation. The ecotypes had a significant effect on the number of sprouts obtained by stem cuttings df=1, F=6.99, p-value=0.012 and the cuttings from the Western region were performed better than those from Coast. It was concluded that vertical or slanting orientations and Western ecotype should be considered before planting this species.
Structures, Practices, and the Impact of Assessment Committees: From Faculty Committee Members’ Viewpoints
Authors: Buscher Kristin , Humphrey Pam
Published: November 2022

Assessment of student learning continues to be a common practice in higher education. Even though colleges and universities have different systems and processes for assessment, most institutions have assessment committees that oversee the practice of assessment. This qualitative case study explored the structures, practices, and impact of these committees from faculty committee members’ viewpoints. Eleven faculty committee members from three Midwestern institutions were interviewed to learn more about their experiences serving on their assessment committee. Committee documents were also reviewed and analyzed to triangulate the data collected through the interviews. We share recommendations for assessment committees that can be implemented to improve their practices.
Análisis Estático No Lineal Pushover de la Casa de Maquinas de una Central Hidroeléctrica
Authors:   Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Rodríguez Mogrovejo Javier R. , Palma Zambrano Eduardo D. ,   Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Urgiles Rojas Juan D. ,   Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Maldonado Noboa Juan S. ,   Universidad Católica de Cuenca
Published: November 2022

El proyecto hidroeléctrico estudiado fue concebido en el año 2009 y diseñado mediante un análisis estático lineal y dinámico espectral, sin embargo la casa de máquinas al ser parte de la generación y distribución eléctrica se categoriza como una edificación esencial, y está obligada según la norma vigente a verificar su correcto desempeño sísmico en el rango inelástico. El presente trabajo está enfocado en una revisión de la estructura en el rango elástico y posteriormente en el rango elasto-plástico mediante un análisis estático no lineal (Pushover) bajo la normativa de la ASCE/SEI 41-13, aplicando las demandas sísmicas recomendadas por la NEC-15 para poder así establecer su desempeño sísmico. Se obtiene las curvas de capacidad del sistema estructural, los mecanismos de formación de rótulas plásticas y el punto del desplazamiento objetivo de la estructura. Para la evaluación del desempeño sísmico se aplicaron los criterios del Comité Visión 2000 y el ATC-40. Se concluye que existen problemas torsionales influidos por la posición del puente grúa, se determinó un factor de reducción sísmica menor al diseño original y formación temprana de rótulas plásticas. Finalmente, esta investigación sirve para concienciar sobre la necesidad de analizar estructuras esenciales y especiales construidas sin criterios de desempeño sísmico.
Rezension von: Schreiner, Kurt, So lebten wir früher
Authors: Kohl Herbert , Schreiner Kurt
Published: November 2022

Kurt Schreiner: So lebten wir früher. 2000 Jahre Alltags- und Kulturgeschichte im Überblick. Köln (Anaconda) 2010. 672 S.
Rezension von: Haus der Geschichte Baden-Württemberg (Hrsg.), Adel und Nationalsozialismus im deutschen Südwesten
Authors: Kohl Herbert , Baden-Württemberg Haus der Geschichte
Published: November 2022

Adel und Nationalsozialismus im deutschen Südwesten. Hg. vom Haus der Geschichte Baden-Württemberg. Karlsruhe (Braun) 2007. 240 S., einige Abb.