bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Transient long-range distance measurement by a Vernier spectral interferometry
Authors: Xu Liang , Wang Kun , Liu Chen , Chen Wenying , Zhang Chi , Zhang Xinliang
Published: March 2024

Rapid and long-range distance measurements are essential in various industrial and scientific applications, and among them, the dual-comb ranging system attracts great attention due to its high precision. However, the temporal asynchronous sampling results in the tradeoff between frame rate and ranging precision, and the non-ambiguity range (NAR) is also limited by the comb cycle, which hinders the further advancement of the dual-comb ranging system. Given this constraint, we introduce a Vernier spectral interferometry to improve the frame rate and NAR of the ranging system. First, leveraging the dispersive time-stretch technology, the dual-comb interferometry becomes spectral interferometry. Thus, the asynchronous time step is unlimited, and the frame rate is improved to 100 kHz. Second, dual-wavelength bands are introduced to implement a Vernier spectral interferometry, whose NAR is enlarged from 1.5 m to 1.5 km. Moreover, this fast and long-range system also demonstrated high precision, with a 22.91-nm Allan deviation over 10-ms averaging time. As a result, the proposed Vernier spectral interferometry ranging system is promising for diverse applications that necessitate rapid and extensive distance measurement.
Substrate preference of protein kinase B isoforms can vary depending on the cell line
Authors: Palma Miguel S. , Perez Samantha R. , Husain Aida , Bhandari Deepali
Published: March 2024

Many proteins in higher eukaryotes, especially those with crucial functions, have multiple isoforms with redundant roles providing protection against potential functional deficiencies in one isoform. However, these isoforms can also have some unique roles. Protein kinase B, also known as Akt, is one such protein that has three isoforms encoded on different genes. Due to high sequence similarity and the general lack of specific reagents, most studies on Akt generalize their findings and do not distinguish between the isoforms. Using an established chemical genetic strategy and a set of known Akt substrates, this work explores substrate specificity of Akt isoforms under steady state conditions in two commonly used cell lines. This strategy can be applied to study any Akt isoform-specific substrates of interest in any cell line of choice as long as the cell line can be transfected.
Built environment and physical activity in adolescents: Use of the kernel density estimation and the walkability index
Authors: Caetano Isabella Toledo , Fermino Rogério César , Falcão Renato de Oliveira , Amorim Paulo Roberto dos Santos
Published: March 2024

The availability of places for physical activity (PA) and the walkability of the neighborhood can impact the level of PA of adolescents. However, studies of this nature are still limited in Latin America. This study had two objectives: 1- using kernel density estimative, it investigated whether individuals living near PA places that are more intensely distributed than dispersed are more likely to be sufficiently active; 2—checked whether adolescents who live in neighborhoods with better walkability have a greater chance of being sufficiently active. Were evaluated 292 adolescents and PA was measured by accelerometry. Were measured five environmental variables for composing the walkability index. 98 PA points (places) were identified and destinations within these areas were geocoded and kernel density estimates (KDE) of places intensity were created using kernels (radius) of 400m (meters), 800, 1200 and 1600m. Using Logistic Regression, the association between the intensity of PA places (classified into quartiles Q1(smallest)—Q4(largest)) and the probability of being "Sufficient PA"; and the association between walkability (quartiles Q1(least)—Q4(highest)) and the probability of being "PA Sufficient " were estimated (p≤0.05). There were associations only for the intensities of places with the largest radius. Among adolescents who lived in places with higher intensity compared with lower intensity places: 1200m (Q3, OR 2.18 95% CI 1.12–4.22; Q4, OR 2.77 95% CI 1.41–5.43) and 1600m (Q3, OR 3.68 95%CI 1.86–7.30; Q4, OR 3.69 95%CI 1.86–7.30) were more likely to be "Sufficient PA". There were also associations for walkability, where those living in places with better walkability (Q4, OR 2.58 95% CI 1.33–5.02) had greater chances of being "Sufficient PA" compared to Q1. In conclusion, living in places with bigger densities and better walkability increases adolescent’s chances of being "Sufficient PA".
Protocol for a community-based digital storytelling pilot intervention to reduce Hispanic parents’ vaccine hesitancy to immunize their children against COVID-19
Authors: Koskan Alexis , Larkey Linda , Todd Michael , Kim Sunny Wonsun
Published: March 2024

COVID-19 vaccines, currently available to children over six months old, are a powerful method of reducing the risk of COVID-19-related hospitalizations and death. However, vaccination rates among Hispanic children remain suboptimal, primarily due to parental vaccine hesitancy. Health communication researchers have suggested using culturally aligned storytelling to reduce vaccine hesitancy; however, few studies have evaluated this approach for Hispanic parents of unvaccinated children. Working with community health workers, we will engage Hispanic parents who were previously hesitant to vaccinate their child(ren) against COVID-19 but currently support vaccination. We will ask them to share their stories of conversion in COVID-19 vaccine perspectives to help other parents overcome their mistrust of COVID-19 vaccines. We will then assess the feasibility and acceptability of a web-based pilot digital storytelling intervention based on these conversion stories vs. an information-only control among 80 parents and/or legal guardians of children who are not up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines. We will also examine pre- to post-intervention changes in vaccine perceptions, hesitancy, intentions, and uptake of children’s COVID-19 vaccination at two months post-intervention. If our pilot study demonstrates feasibility and acceptability while reducing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and increasing vaccine uptake, we will conduct a full-scale randomized controlled trial to examine the effectiveness of the DST intervention to reduce vaccine hesitancy.
Establishment of a lethal mouse model of emerging tick-borne orthonairovirus infections
Authors: Ariizumi Takuma , Tabata Koshiro , Itakura Yukari , Kobayashi Hiroko , Hall William W. , Sasaki Michihito , Sawa Hirofumi , Matsuno Keita , Orba Yasuko
Published: March 2024

Emerging and reemerging tick-borne virus infections caused by orthonairoviruses (family Nairoviridae), which are genetically distinct from Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus, have been recently reported in East Asia. Here, we have established a mouse infection model using type-I/II interferon receptor-knockout mice (AG129 mice) both for a better understanding of the pathogenesis of these infections and validation of antiviral agents using Yezo virus (YEZV), a novel orthonairovirus causing febrile illnesses associated with tick bites in Japan and China. YEZV-inoculated AG129 mice developed hepatitis with body weight loss and died by 6 days post infection. Blood biochemistry tests showed elevated liver enzyme levels, similar to YEZV-infected human patients. AG129 mice treated with favipiravir survived lethal YEZV infection, demonstrating the anti-YEZV effect of this drug. The present mouse model will help us better understand the pathogenicity of the emerging tick-borne orthonairoviruses and the development of specific antiviral agents for their treatment.
Vivências de professores de Biologia e suas perspectivas sobre a formação continuada
Authors: Rodrigues Aline de Queiroz , Nunes Felipe Rosa , Pedreira Ana Júlia Lemos Alves
Published: March 2024

A atual política educacional brasileira considera a formação continuada como um processo de autorreflexão permanente e uma possibilidade de renovação da prática docente. Conforme o modelo de formação docente prático-reflexivo, o professor constrói novos conhecimentos por meio de reflexões sobre sua prática, o que pode proporcionar melhorias no processo de ensino e de aprendizagem. Uma pesquisa qualitativa foi realizada no ano de 2018, utilizando a aplicação de questionários e entrevistas semiestruturadas, com o objetivo de investigar se os professores graduados em Biologia, atuantes em escolas públicas de Sobradinho/DF e Planaltina/DF, participam de processos de formação continuada.  Buscou-se também levantar os recursos metodológicos que, porventura, são utilizados pelos professores para o seu aprimoramento profissional, bem como as principais carências referentes ao tema. Foi possível observar, que a maioria dos professores considera o processo de formação continuada um importante instrumento de ascensão pessoal e profissional, demonstrando que a preocupação com o aprimoramento e com a atualização é constante. Quanto aos recursos metodológicos utilizados no processo de formação continuada, destaca-se o uso da internet e o uso de livros, em ambas as localidades.  Além disso, há pouca interação dos professores com as Instituições de Ensino Superior e os aspectos que motivam à adesão ao processo de formação continuada são distintos.
Avaliação das habilidades matemáticas e leitoras iniciais: instrumentos de medida na escola e na clínica
Authors: Weber Raquel Elisa , Meggiato Amanda Oliveira , Rocha-Luna Fabiana de Miranda , Corso Luciana Vellinho
Published: March 2024

A leitura e a matemática envolvem uma série de habilidades e processos indispensáveis ao desenvolvimento acadêmico e pessoal do indivíduo. Tanto a leitura quanto a matemática são domínios amplos, resultantes de diferentes componentes que se complementam. Quando as crianças ingressam na escola, um dos focos principais do seu desenvolvimento passa a ser o processo de escolarização, ou seja, a aprendizagem ou a não aprendizagem dos conhecimentos formais. Diante disso, surge a necessidade de avaliar esse processo de desenvolvimento. No âmbito escolar e clínico, avaliar tais habilidades é fundamental para compreender o desempenho do aluno e guiar decisões pedagógicas e terapêuticas. No entanto, os profissionais convivem com a escassez de instrumentos de medida desenvolvidos para a avaliação de habilidades acadêmicas e normatizados para a população brasileira. O artigo tem como objetivo discutir acerca da importância do uso combinado de testes padronizados e normatizados e não padronizados, suas possibilidades e limitações, além de apresentar alguns instrumentos nacionais e estrangeiros que avaliam as habilidades matemáticas e leitoras em crianças da Educação Infantil e Anos Iniciais do Ensino Fundamental. As considerações deste estudo apontam para a necessidade do uso combinado de instrumentos padronizados e normatizados e tarefas informais de pesquisa para uma precisão diagnóstica, obtendo um panorama geral e minucioso das capacidades e fragilidades dos alunos.
Confecção de vídeo educativo em síndrome de Burnout como ferramenta para educação em saúde
Authors: Xavier Gilvana Maria Vieira , Teixeira Geraldo Magella , Santos Almira Alves dos
Published: March 2024

Intervenções educativas podem ser úteis para a prevenção da Síndrome de Burnout, pois propiciam melhor compreensão sobre a doença de maneira a contribuir para o desenvolvimento de melhores práticas em saúde de forma a atender as reais necessidades. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo descrever a metodologia de estruturação utilizada na confecção de um vídeo educativo enquanto ferramenta de educação em saúde, com o intuito de proporcionar a disseminação de informações sobre a Síndrome de Burnout para a população em geral, mas principalmente entre os trabalhadores. Para isso, se elegeu um estudo de elaboração de um recurso tecnológico educacional, do tipo pesquisa metodológica, que apresenta as etapas, os fundamentos e os métodos empregados no desenvolvimento do recurso educacional.O trabalho foi desenvolvido em seis etapas: escolha do tema; elaboração do roteiro; desenvolvimento do vídeo educativo pautado no método CTM3; apresentação na disciplina Recursos Educacionais do Mestrado Profissional Ensino em Saúde e Tecnologia da Universidade Estadual de Ciência da Saúde de Alagoas; validação ad hoc e inserção no repositório eduCapes. O vídeo produzido trouxe informações acerca do que é a doença, população atingida, sinais e sintomas e medidas de prevenção. O uso de Tecnologias da Comunicação e Informação atuam como facilitadoras na educação em saúde, tendo um potencial de auxílio na aprendizagem, contribuindo para a modificação de hábitos de vida do indivíduo.
Práticas Socioetnoculturais e o ensino de Matemática em uma escola quilombola na perspectiva da Etnomatemática
Authors: Santos Hélio Rodrigues dos , Moreira Geraldo Eustáquio
Published: March 2024

A Etnomatemática tem por finalidade afastar-se das concepções conteudistas e embasar-se nas práticas socioetnoculturais territoriais e antropológicos que cada grupo social utiliza para produzir tecnologia. Com efeito, essa pesquisa se refere às práticas socioetnoculturais e o ensino de Matemática fundamentado na Etnomatemática. Para isso, temos como objetivo propor práticas pedagógicas de ensino e aprendizagem de Matemática no cenário etnomatemático. Propomos realizar atividades pedagógicas no âmbito da Etnomatemática e identificar as contribuições do uso dessas atividades pedagógicas assentadas na Etnomatemática. De cunho qualitativo e exploratório, a metodologia adotada foi o estudo de caso e, para coleta de dados, utilizamos a observação participante e a análise das produções desenvolvidas pelos estudantes. Os resultados revelaram que a Etnomatemática faz-se presente no dia a dia dos estudantes; que eles e os professores reconhecem as práticas socioetnoculturais, porém pouco têm sido trabalhadas em sala de aula; o desenvolvimento de novas metodologias/atividades contribuíram para a formação de professores; o conjunto de atividades realizadas contribuiu para os estudantes e professores aproximarem o cotidiano do ensino de Matemática ensinado em sala de aula, além de revelar a necessidade de experiências como essas para potencializar o ensino de Matemática nas comunidades quilombolas, fortalecendo o traço e a identidade cultural da comunidade.
Apresentação do Dossiê Formação de professores que ensinam matemática
Authors: Barbosa Jonei Cerqueira , Zaidan Samira , Moretti Vanessa Dias
Published: March 2024

Apresentação: Dossiê Formação de professores que ensinam matemática.
Spleen Stiffness–Based Algorithms Are Superior to Baveno VI Criteria to Rule Out Varices Needing Treatment in Patients With Advanced Chronic Liver Disease
Authors: Vanderschueren Emma , Armandi Angelo , Kwanten Wilhelmus , Cassiman David , Francque Sven , Schattenberg Jörn M. , Laleman Wim
Published: March 2024

INTRODUCTION:

The Baveno VI criteria have set the stage for noninvasive assessment of compensated advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD). The algorithm combining liver stiffness measurement (LSM, <20 kPa) and platelet count (>150,000/μL) safely avoids screening endoscopy for varices needing treatment (VNT) but identifies only a relatively low number of patients. We aimed to evaluate the value of spleen stiffness measurement (SSM) using spleen-dedicated elastography in ruling out VNT.

METHODS:

In this real-life multicenter retrospective derivation-validation cohort, all consecutive patients with ACLD (defined by LSM ≥10 kPa) with available upper endoscopy, laboratory results, spleen diameter, LSM, and SSM measured with spleen-dedicated transient elastography were included. VNT were defined as medium-to-large varices or small varices with red spots.

RESULTS:

In the derivation cohort (n = 201, 11.9% VNT), SSM demonstrated excellent capability at identifying VNT (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve [AUROC] 0.88), outperforming LSM (AUROC 0.77, P = 0.03) and platelets (AUROC 0.73, P = 0.002). In comparison with Baveno VI criteria (33.8% spared endoscopies), the sequential Baveno VI plus SSM and a novel spleen size and stiffness model were able to increase the number of patients avoiding endoscopy (66.2% and 71.1%, respectively) without missing more than 5% of VNT. These findings were confirmed in an external validation cohort of patients with more advanced liver disease (n = 176, 34.7% VNT) in which the number of spared endoscopies tripled (27.3% and 31.3% for SSM-based algorithms) compared with Baveno VI criteria (8.5%).

DISCUSSION:

Spleen stiffness–based algorithms are superior to Baveno VI criteria in ruling out VNT in patients with ACLD and double the number of patients avoiding screening endoscopy.
Long-term treatment with bisphosphonates in clinical practice: advantages, main problems and risks
Authors: Shkireeva S. U. , Lesnyak O. M.
Published: March 2024

Bisphosphonates are the main class of drugs for treatment osteoporosis (OP) and other diseases with increased bone resorption, as bisphosphonates are very effective in reducing risk of fracture. The problem of maintaining the effectiveness and possible loss of effect of bisphosphonates, as well as their safety during long-term use, remains actual Long-them therapy with bisphosphonates and it’s effects has been discussed over the past 20 years, as the risk of osteoporotic fracture may stay hight in patients with presence of irreducible risk factors (continous use of glucocorticoids etc.) despite ongoing antiosteoporotic therapy. Real clinical practice demonstrates very low patient adherence to treatment with bisphosphonates. However, observational studies have showed that treatment with bisphosphonates for more than 10 years without initiating a drug holiday can be effective for patients at high risk of fracture. Moreover, the longer therapy with bisphosphonates is continued and the later the“drug holiday”is initiated, the lower the risks of fractures of the proximal femur and clinical vertebral fractures. However, the duration of continuous bisphosphonate therapy for each patient remains at the decision of the physician and is determined individually in each case, based on the risk-benefit ratio, taking into account the patient’s risk factors for fractures and comorbid diseases.
THE EFFECT OF PERSPECTIVE TAKING AND IMAGINED CONTACTS ON PERCEIVED SIMILARITY
Authors: Wirjawan Armand , Takwin Bagus
Published: March 2024

Several studies have shown that perspective taking may increase perceived similarity between two people via increased self-other overlap. However, there are reasons to doubt the efficacy of perspective taking, particularly due to the difficulty in leaving one’s own perspective to view the world from another’s. In two experiments, we tested the efficacy of perspective taking on increasing perceived similarity and, failing that, proposed a different method that may be more effective in increasing perceived similarity. The first study focused on perspective taking and was done with 95 participants (74% women) with a between-subjects design. The second study examined the effect of imagined contact with 59 participants (76% women) with a within-subjects design. The first experiment showed that perspective taking does not significantly affect perceived similarity, t(94) = -.10, p = .92, while imagined contact increases perceived similarity, t(58) = -2.54, p < .05. These experiments show that perspective taking does not improve perceived similarity, whereas imagined contact does increase perceived similarity. Practical implications are also discussed.
Gambaran Tingkat Pengetahuan Kader TB di Kabupaten Batang
Authors: Habibillah Annis Syahri , Martini Martini , Yuliawati Sri , Saraswati Lintang Dian , Hestiningsih Retno
Published: March 2024

Background: Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Health cadres are one of the important elements that contribute to community empowerment in achieving TB detection. The ability of cadres to mobilize the community is an indicator of success in conveying health messages to the community. Knowledgeable TB cadres are very helpful in controlling pulmonary tuberculosis cases. This study aims to describe the description of the level of knowledge of TB cadres in Batang Regency.Methods: This research is a descriptive observational study using a cross sectional research design. The sample size in this study was 126 respondents using a total sampling technique. The research respondents were all TB cadres who were in the working area of the Batang District Health Office. Interview using a questionnaire. Interview data were processed using the frequency distribution test and descriptive analysis using the SPSS program.Result: Based on the research results, it can be said that most of the cadres are 36-45 years old with an average age of 40.6 years. The majority of cadres have good knowledge (60.3%), and 39.7% of cadres have less knowledge.Conclusion: Most of the cadres are 36-45 years old with the majority of TB cadres having a good level of knowledge. Keywords: Tuberculosis, TB cadres, knowledge, level
Evaluasi Penyelenggaraan Sistem Surveilans Covid-19 Di Kota Bekasi Tahun 2021
Authors: Ajie Muhammad Wahyu Nugraha , Martini Martini , Wurjanto Moh. Arie
Published: March 2024

Latar Belakang: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) merupakan penyakit menular yang disebabkan oleh Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Kondisi terkini kasus penyebaran COVID-19 di Kota Bekasi sudah cukup terkendali. Surveilans epidemiologi COVID-19 merupakan salah satu bentuk upaya pencegahan dan pengendalian penyebaran penyakit ini. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengamati penerapan sistem surveilans COVID-19 di Puskesmas Kota Bekasi.Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif observasional dan menggunakan desain studi potong lintang. Responden penelitian adalah petugas surveilans COVID-19 di Puskesmas Kota Bekasi. Besar sampel dalam penelitian ini dihitung dengan menggunakan total sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan pengisian angket online dan observasi. Analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif dan dibandingkan dengan keputusan menteri dan pedoman surveilans.Hasil: Pada penelitian ini dihasilkan bahwa sebagian besar pelaksanaan surveilans COVID-19 yang baik lebih besar proporsinya pada kategori responden usia remaja awal, jenis kelamin laki-laki, tingkat pendidikan lulus S-1 Kesehatan, lama kerja lama (>7 tahun), rangkap tugas/beban kerja, dan kategori atribut surveilans yang tidak sesuai.Simpulan: 1) Petugas Surveilans COVID-19 Kota Bekasi sudah melaksanakan komponen surveilans dengan baik, yaitu dimulai dari kegiatan penemuan kasus, pengumpulan data, pengolahan data, analisis dan interpretasi data, ketersediaan informasi epidemiologi dan kegiatan diseminasi informasi dan umpan balik (feedback) kasus COVID-19, dan 2) Pelaksanaan kegiatan surveilans COVID-19 di Kota Bekasi yang baik lebih besar proporsinya pada puskesmas dengan kategori atribut surveilans yang tidak sesuai. Kata Kunci: COVID-19, Surveilans Epidemiologi, Atribut Surveilans, Puskesmas
Evaluasi Administratif Kebijakan Fasilitas Kesehatan Ibu Hamil Dalam Penanganan Stunting Pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Satria Bhirawa Anuraga Pandjie , Suryoputro Antono , Achadi Nugraheni Sri
Published: March 2024

Berdasarkan data Dinas Kesehatan tahun 2020, jumlah anak penderita stunting di Kabupaten Semarang sebanyak 3.817 orang anak atau 5,31% dari total jumlah populasi anak. Walaupun prevalensi balita stunting mencapai 12,58% dan masih dibawah angka Provinsi Jawa Tengah yaitu sebesar 14,51%, akan tetapi dengan adanya pandemi Covid-19 maka akan berdampak pada proses pelayanan kesehatan terutama terhadap ibu hamil di fasilitas kesehatan dan dibutuhkan kebijakan terkait hal tersebut. Kendalanya adalah ketidaksiapan ibu hamil menerima kebijakan pelayanan kesehatan yang diterapkan pada masa pandemi covid-19.
The Impacts of Global Factors on Islamic Stock Market Returns: Evidence From Islamic Countries
Authors: Adam Norashikin , Sidek Noor Zahirah Mohd , Seng Ngau Duo
Published: March 2024

This study investigates the impact of five (5) global factors, namely in this study such as global economic policy uncertainty, geopolitical risks, oil prices, volatility index, and world uncertainty index, on six (6) Islamic stock markets in Australia, Bahrain, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, and Oman. The monthly data for 13 years from 2009:M3 to 2023:M5 within a time-frequency framework. We used the GARCH model to investigate the impacts of global factors on selected Islamic stock market returns, and the EGARCH model was used to check the robustness of the results. The results provide a few interesting insights. Firstly, it is important to note that GEPU, GPR, OIL, and VIX uncertainty typically exert a significant influence on the majority of Islamic stock returns. Secondly, WUI demonstrates an important relationship in Australia, Bahrain, and Oman only following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. These results should assist investors in re-evaluating their portfolio to fully maximize the potential of these Islamic stock markets. Policymakers could use these results to design policies to reduce the global factors as well as to investigate the impacts of externally generated uncertainties.
Design Commercial Complex, Considering Environment
Authors: Sahebpoor Vesal , Abhari Sepehr Asgarian
Published: March 2024

This study examines to design the commercial, official, and entertainment complex according to regional typological approach. The aim of this study is to create a pleasant environment for buying goods, receiving official service, entertainment and communication of human. In order to access the goal, the researchers’ focused on the history of commercial and official in Iran. Moreover, the researchers investigate the evolution of the complexes during the history. The main objective of this study is to design the complex properly according to the regional typological approach. The researchers analyzed the site through different directions as follows a) the placement of building on the site b) the directions of building and entrances. The researchers tried to have the building that has the best harmony with the environment. The researchers received the most important tools from the site analysis. Physical planning determined required spaces and their measurements. It is obvious that the researchers considered the concept, view according to the site features in order to access the best concept and design.
The Scars of Memory: The Biographies of Monument Trees in Central Europe
Authors: Browarny Wojciech
Published: March 2024

The author of the article examines monument trees, representing in history and culture traumatic social experiences. Using examples from Central Europe, he describes specific trees and their close environment (surroundings), looking for traces of dramatic events or processes from the past. On this basis, he reconstructs the biomemory of the region, which stores the “scars” of military conflicts, political violence, expulsions or cultural cleansings. The author argues that biomemory can function as an alternative history or counterhistory, preserve local tradition, inspire social practices, and conceptualize the relationship between the ideological, civilizational and organic perception of the natural environment.
In the Space of Cumulative Trauma: Lessons from a Hungarian Trauma-Novel in Vojvodina
Authors: Faragó Kornélia
Published: March 2024

In the case of deep trauma, literature is often unable to speak. In the Hungarian literature of Vojvodina, the general silence concerning the changes of empire and the reprisals describes the traumatic experience as an impulse that is impossible to put into a narrative. Nándor Burány’s book-length trauma novel, Összeroppanás (Implosion), published in 1968, looked back on the events from a quarter of a century later and for the first time thematised the task of processing transgenerational trauma. The novel’s distinctive feature is that it introduces the concept of trauma itself by asking questions about the identification of the time of the traumatic rupture. The real subject of his poetics is the way trauma works and its ineffable nature. The double vision so characteristic of trauma stories becomes here an important structural figure. In the moody world of trauma-induced thinking, the necessity and impossibility of speech at once torments the central figure of the novel. The novel is set in a space of cumulative trauma and processes trauma as a social construction based on lived experience. It also makes the point that trauma in this space cannot be located in a single inherent violent past event, but rather in a series of dates and events.
The Ombudsman in The Modern State
Authors: Engin Selin
Published: March 2024

Bu inceleme Matthew Groves ve Anita Stuhmcke’ın editörlüğünü yaptığı, Bloomsbury Publishing tarafından 2022 yılında yayınlanan “The Ombudsman in The Modern State” başlıklı kitap ile ilgilidir.
Mülki İdare Düzenlemelerinde Popülizmin İzleri: Anavatan Partisi Örneği
Authors: Çolak Çağrı
Published: March 2024

Türkiye’de popülist siyaset tarzının kamu yönetimi alanındaki yansımaları, genellikle mülki ve mahallî idare birimlerinin sayılarının standartlardan yoksun ve kontrolsüz bir biçimde artmasında belirgin bir şekilde hissedilmektedir. Buradan hareketle, Türkiye’de mülki idare birimlerinin artması ile popülist siyaset arasındaki ilişkinin Anavatan Partisi (ANAP) dönemindeki mülki idare düzenlemeleri üzerinden incelenmesi çalışmanın amacını oluşturmaktadır. Çalışmada popülizmin kavramsal çerçevesine yönelik bilgiler için literatür incelemesi, ANAP dönemindeki mülki idare düzenlemelerine ilişkin veriler için ise doküman incelemesi yöntemleri tercih edilmektedir. ANAP’ın 1983-1991 arasında sekiz yıl tek başına iktidar olduğu dönemin araştırma nesnesi olarak tercih edilmesinde, cumhuriyet tarihinde en çok il ve ilçe kurulan zaman aralığının söz konusu döneme tekabül etmesi belirleyici olmuştur. Dönemin mülki idare düzenlemeleri açısından bolluk ve zenginliği, mülki idareye yönelik bu politikaların arka planında popülist siyasetin belirleyici olup olmadığını merak konusu kılmaktadır. Söz konusu amaç, yöntem ve veriler çerçevesinde kurgulanan bu çalışmanın ilk bölümünde popülizm, popülist siyaset ve rekabetçi popülizm olguları kavramsal çerçevede ele alınmaktadır. İkinci bölümde Türkiye’deki popülist siyasetin temellerine ve özel olarak ANAP popülizmine değinilmektedir. Son bölümde ise ANAP döneminde mülki idare sayısının artmasına aracılık eden hukuki düzenlemelere (3306, 3391, 3392, 3398, 3399, 3508, 3578, 3644, 3647 ve 3760 Sayılı Kanunlar) yer verilmekte ve bu çerçevede kanun metinleri, meclis komisyonu raporları ve kanun tekliflerindeki gerekçeler incelenmektedir. Ayrıca ilgili kısımda ANAP döneminde kurulan 255 ilçeye ilişkin demografik ve sosyoekonomik göstergelere referansta bulunularak, söz konusu ilçelerin kurulmasında etkili olan gerekçelerin rasyonelliği ve gerçekçiliği test edilmektedir.
Trends in Physiotherapy Interventions and Medical Costs for Parkinson’s Disease in South Korea, 2011–2020
Authors: Ryu Dong-Woo , Park Jinse , Lee Myung Jun , Yoo Dallah , Cheon Sang-Myung
Published: March 2024

Objective Physiotherapy (PT), which is an effective strategy for managing Parkinson’s disease (PD), can influence health care utilization. We analyzed trends in health care utilization, PT interventions, and medical costs among patients with PD.Methods Using data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service from 2011 to 2020, we analyzed the number of patients with PD and their health care utilization and assessed the odds ratio (OR) for receiving regular PTs.Results Over 10 years, 169,613 patients with PD were included in the analysis. The number of patients with PD increased annually from 49,417 in 2011 to 91,841 in 2020. The number of patients with PD receiving PT increased from 4,847 (9.81%) in 2011 to 13,163 (14.33%) in 2020, and the number of PT prescriptions increased from 81,220 in 2011 to 377,651 in 2019. Medical costs per patient with PD increased from 1,686 United States dollars (USD) in 2011 to 3,202 USD in 2020. The medical expenses for each patient with PD receiving PT increased from 6,582 USD in 2011 to 13,475 USD in 2020. Moreover, regular PTs were administered to 31,782 patients (18.74%) and were administered only through hospitalization. Those patients in their 50s with disabilities demonstrated a high OR for regular PTs, whereas those aged 80 years or older and residing outside of Seoul had a low OR.Conclusion The PD burden increased in South Korea between 2011 and 2020, as did health care utilization and medical costs. A significant increase in medical expenses can be associated with increased PD incidence and PT interventions. Regular PT applications remain restricted and have barriers to access.
Vocabulary Instruction in Textbooks of Italian as a Foreign Language: A Descriptive Analysis
Authors: Concu Valentina , Noli Sara
Published: March 2024

Research in second language acquisition has shown that vocabulary growth is beneficial for reading (Qian 1999, 2000), listening comprehension (Staehr 2009), and has a positive influence on writing and speaking performances (Johnson et al. 2016; Levelt 1995). Vocabulary learning is hence a central pillar in the second language classroom. The activities used to enable the acquisition of new vocabulary play a crucial role in the learners’ path to proficiency. In this regard, the textbooks used are important since they can largely influence what types of vocabulary activities are used by the teachers in the classroom (Allen 2008; Tavakoli and Wright 2020; Woodward 1989). Nation (2013) provides a useful framework to analyze such activities. He identifies four strands that should be used in a balanced way to provide students with a comprehensive variety of tools to learn and apply new vocabulary. This study explores to what extent the four strands of activities are present in mainstream textbooks of Italian as a Foreign Language. This study also bridges a gap in the literature, since little research on vocabulary instruction has been done on the textbooks used for languages other than English. The result of our analysis shows that the Italian textbooks mostly focus on vocabulary aspects such as form-meaning mapping and grammar, leaving less room for meaning focused input and output. Furthermore, no activities that aimed at fluency development were found.
Combined International Trade and Investment Data “CITID” – A New Innovative and Comprehensive Data Landscape for Germany
Authors: Boddin Dominik , Kruse Hendrik W. , Merkle Hariolf , Walter Susanne , Zapf Benedikt
Published: March 2024

The Combined International Trade and Investment Data (CITID) represents a new innovative and comprehensive data landscape that combines firm-level data focused on international trade and investment. The datasets are sourced from both the Deutsche Bundesbank and the Federal Statistical Office of Germany, ensuring a reliable and robust data landscape. Within the CITID, multiple individual datasets seamlessly merge, encompassing a wide range of information. These include data on trade in goods, trade in services, inward and outward foreign direct investment (FDI), as well as information on international financial and capital transactions along with additional firm-level data. The data enables a holistic understanding of firms’ international integration, previously unattainable, and offers new opportunities for analyzing global trade dynamics. The data will be accessible for research. This paper provides a comprehensive description of the individual datasets, including information about their combinability, the methodology for matching them, the data’s content, and its potential for further research.
Four wave mixing, average amplified spontaneous emission, and channel spacing effects on the optical transceiver systems based on multi pumped Raman amplifiers
Authors: Prabu Ramachandran Thandaiah , Simon Judy , Kapileswar Nellore , Vinod Dasari Naga , Polasi Phani Kumar , Emam Hazem Hazem Ali
Published: March 2024

This study has clarified the four-wave mixing, average amplified spontaneous emission, and channel spacing effects on the optical transceiver systems based on multipumped Raman amplifiers. The employed spectral width is applied in the fiber core from 1450 nm to 1650 nm through the subgroups in the fiber link. The optical loss and fiber dispersion effects are demonstrated with the spectral wavelength band with different pumping levels. The optical loss is clarified in relation to different laser pumping levels and different number of links per fiber core channel at 1550 nm. As well as the dispersion factor is demonstrated in relation to different laser pumping levels and different number of links per fiber core channel at 1300 nm. Extended fiber length, amplifier gain, and repeater spacing are clarified with different laser pumping levels and different number of links variations per fiber core channel at 1550 nm. The data rate transmission is studied against different laser pumping levels and different number of links variations per fiber core channel at both 1550 nm and 1300 nm. The optimum fiber coupled power is demonstrated against different laser pumping levels and different number of links variations per fiber core channel at 1550 nm. The fiber coupling efficiency is studied and demonstrated against different laser pumping levels and different number of links variations per fiber core channel at 1550 nm.
CTAB modification bentonite for enhanced Re adsorption and diffusion suppression
Authors: Jiang Qifeng , Liu Weigang , Liao Yuxin , Guo Jiacheng , Li Haonan , Li Junhan , Chen Yuxin , Su Xuebin , Hua Rong
Published: March 2024

99Tc is a crucial high-yield fission product, characterized by its radiotoxicity, extended half-life, high solubility, and significant mobility in the environment. On the other hand, Re is employed as a substitute for Tc due to its analogous properties and non-radioactive nature. Bentonite is commonly used as a backfill material in repositories for high-level radioactive waste storage; however, it exhibits minimal adsorption capacity for Re(Tc). This study aims to enhance the adsorption capability of bentonite for Re(Tc) through modification with Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide (CTAB). Modified bentonite exhibits excellent adsorption performance under various conditions, primarily driven by the interaction between the ReO4
− anion and the pyridinium ring of the CTA+. Its primary adsorption mechanism involves a chemical precipitation reaction between ReO4
− and CTA+. The adsorption capacity is approximately 30 times that of unmodified bentonite, and the adsorption process is characterized by spontaneous low-temperature chemical monolayer adsorption. Experimental results of the modification indicate that high-temperature and alkaline modification conditions contribute to enhanced adsorption capacity, with an optimal modification time of approximately 30 h and a maximum modifier addition of 250 % of the bentonite’s cation exchange capacity (CEC). Additionally, the incorporation of modified bentonite into natural bentonite significantly inhibits the diffusion behavior of ReO4
−. These findings highlight the substantial improvement in the adsorption capacity of bentonite for Re(Tc) through batch modification, leading to reduced mobility of ReO4
− within backfill materials.
High-pressure/high-temperature synthesis of a new polymorphic series of lanthanoid cadmium borates, LnCdB6O10(OH)3 (Ln = Sm–Er)
Authors: Teichtmeister Tobias A. , Bernhart Alexander Hugo , Wurst Klaus , Heymann Gunter , Huppertz Hubert
Published: March 2024

We report on the synthesis, structure determination, and characterization of a new series of compounds LnCdB6O10(OH)3 (Ln = Sm–Er). Syntheses were carried out in a Walker-type multianvil device at 7 GPa and 650 °C. Structure determinations revealed the coexistence of an orthorhombic and a monoclinic polymorph, depending on the ionic radius of the lanthanoid cation. The orthorhombic structural variants crystallize non-centrosymmetrically in the space group Pna21 (no. 33), while the monoclinic modifications crystallize in space group P21/c (no. 14). Both modifications display a layered crystal structure built up by a repeating [B6O13]8− building block as their main structural feature.
Principal Component Analysis–Based Feature Recognition Technology for Marine Plankton Images in IoT Systems
Authors: Luo Jia
Published: March 2024

To improve the accuracy of traditional plankton image feature recognition techniques, a principal component analysis (PCA)–based method for plankton image feature recognition in Internet of Things (IoT) systems was designed and proposed. According to the characteristics of a microscopic image of marine living plankton with much noise, a noise suppression method based on wavelet is established to meet the needs of edge information retention and stability in image processing. At the same time, the adaptive threshold gray segmentation, mathematical morphology operation, and canny edge detection operator are combined to complete the marine plankton image segmentation. Based on the global feature and texture information of contours, the feature set is composed. At the same time, PCA is used to reduce the dimensionality of the feature space and complete the feature recognition of plankton images in the IoT system. The test results show that this method has higher accuracy, shorter recognition time, lower cost, and certain applicability.
BOOK ILLUSTRATION OF THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING MILK AS AN EDUCATIONAL MEDIUM FOR CHILDREN AGED 7-12 YEARS
Authors: Firmansyah Mochammad Al Hadad , Masnuna Masnuna , Romadhona Mahimma
Published: March 2024

Indonesia adalah negara dengan tingkat konsumsi susu yang tergolong rendah yaitu 16,27 kg/kapita/tahun, dibandingkan dengan negara ASEAN lainnya yang sudah tergolong tinggi. Padahal, konsumsi susu sangatlah penting terutama bagi anak-anak dalam mencukupi kebutuhan gizinya. Sebanyak 11,2% anak usia 5-12 tahun di Indonesia kekurangan nutrisi dan Indonesia juga berada pada tingkatan yang rendah di aspek kesehatan anak, yaitu peringkat 117 dari 180 negara. Maka dari itu untuk meningkatkan kualitas kesehatan anak tersebut, diperlukan edukasi mengenai pentingnya minum susu, karena susu mengandung banyak nutrisi yang bermanfaat untuk tubuh. Edukasi dilakukan melalui buku ilustrasi yang mengandung informasi tentang manfaat minum susu. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif dan kuantitatif, setelah itu menggunakan teknik analisis deskriptif untuk menemukan data yang komprehensif. Lalu pada tahap penciptaan terdapat 3 tahap yaitu pra-produksi, produksi, dan pasca produksi. Harapannya, dengan perancangan buku ilustrasi ini dapat memberikan kesadaran kepada anak-anak akan betapa pentingnya minum susu dan kualitas kesehatan anak juga meningkat.
The Application of The Creative Multiplicity: Black Box and Glass Box Stages in Songwriting Activities at PKBM Omah Dongeng Marwah
Authors: Gusti Tsaqiva Kinasih
Published: March 2024

Creativity does not start from a rational and systematic mind. Creativity multiplicity believes that creative activities and products start from an 'infinite', dynamic, accepting of possibilities, random, disorganized and chaotic thinking structure. This stage is referred to as the 'black box', which then proceeds to a leap of understanding as the mind manages the disorder. The second stage is the 'glass box', where the information in the mind only gets a rational stage through a planned process of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. The black box and glass box creative processes of the multiplicity creativity concept were tested in songwriting activities at PKBM Omah Dongeng Marwah. The method used in this research is qualitative. The primary data came from systematic, participatory, and experimental observations of songwriting activities at PKBM Omah Dongeng Marwah. The data is summarized through the process of data analysis, synthesis and reduction. As a result, learners are more involved in a holistic and humanistic process. 11 learners aged 15-17 years at PKBM Omah Dongeng Marwah succeeded in creating original songs with their uniqueness and character, so that the process of creating songs through the stages of black box and glass box creativity was said to be successful.
The Effectiveness of Media Flipchart 活动挂图 in Learning Chinese Vocabulary for Students Aged 8-9 Years at Makassar Mandarin Language Centre
Authors: Azizah Mir'ah , Marsuki Ria Riski
Published: March 2024

This research was conducted to measure the level of effectiveness of flipchart 活动挂图 media in learning Chinese vocabulary. This study applies the quantitative-qualitative research method in quadrant I, namely by using a pre-test to measure students' abilities before flipchart media is applied in learning Mandarin, flipchart media, a post-test to measure students' abilities after learning Mandarin using flipcharts, and guidelines observation in the research instrument. The sample for this study was 15 students aged 8-9 years at the Mandarin Language Center in Makassar. Based on the research results, the students were very enthusiastic in learning Chinese vocabulary using flipcharts, and the class atmosphere became very enjoyable. In addition, students' ability to master Chinese Vocabulary has increased after applying flipcharts 活动挂图. The average score of the students in the pre-test was 53, which was classified as a terrible score. After the flipchart media is applied in learning Mandarin, the general average of students in the Post-test is 86.33, which is in a very good score classification. This shows that using flipchart media is very effective in learning Chinese vocabulary.
Development of an Elementary-Level Hanzi Writing Practice Book for Education of Chinese Language Program Semarang State University
Authors: Pamuji Dian Yuni , Anggraeni Anggraeni , Marsuki Ria Riski
Published: March 2024

In language learning, especially Chinese Language, writing is one of the four basic skills students must master. In learning to write, students have to require to master writing Hanzi. Writing Hanzi requires repeated practice and training so that students become accustomed to it and can memorize Hanzi writing. Hanzi writing practice books are really needed as supporting media in learning to write Hanzi. This research aims to produce an elementary-level Hanzi writing practice book as a learning medium for students by 1) Describing the results of analyzing learning media needs in the form of a basic-level Hanzi writing practice book. 2) Describe the results of designing a learning media product in the form of an elementary-level Hanzi writing practice book. 3) Describe the results of expert validation regarding learning media in the form of elementary-level Hanzi writing practice books. The learning media in a writing practice book is adapted to learning material, including Hanzi, pinyin, meaning, number of strokes, order of writing the strokes, and columns for writing practice. The research method used in this research is a research and development method with research stages up to the 5th stage, namely : (a) Potential and Problems, (b) Data Collection, (c) Product Design, (d) Design Validation, and (e) Design Revision. The expert validation results stated that this writing exercise book was suitable for trial use.