bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SAĞLIKLI GENÇ YETİŞKİNLERDE HALAT VE KÜREK EGZERSİZLERİNİN FİZİKSEL PERFORMANS ÜZERİNE ETKİLERİNİN KARŞILAŞTIRILMASI
Authors: ARSLAN Esma , KIYAK Görkem , ÖZBEK Hasan , YILDIZ Ziya , ERDAŞ Ramazan Kürşat , KÜÇÜK Furkan , BAŞKURT Ferdi , ERCAN Sabriye
Published: November 2022

Amaç Halat egzersizleri, fiziksel performansı artırmak için geniş çaplı ve ağır halatların kullanıldığı pliyometrik egzersiz yaklaşımıdır. Kürek egzersizleri ise genel vücut kuvvetini artıran, kapalı ortamda kürek çekme aletiyle yapılan bir egzersiz türüdür. Çalışmanın amacı, bu iki egzersiz yaklaşımının omzun internal rotasyon/ eksternal rotasyon (IR/ER) kas kuvvetine, propriyosepsiyonuna, üst ekstremite dengesine, alt ekstremite kuvveti ve gövde stabilizasyonuna etkilerinin karşılaştırılmasıdır. Gereç ve Yöntem Araştırmaya, 18-25 yaşları aralığında sağlıklı 22 birey dahil edilmiştir. Çalışma başlangıcında ve sonunda; 60°/sn açısal hızdaki izokinetik dinamometre ile IR/ ER omuz kas kuvvet testi, izokinetik dinamometre ile 15°, 45° ve 75° hedef açılarda aktif IR/ER omuz propriyosepsiyon ölçümü, üst ekstremite için Y denge testi ve kapalı kinetik zincir alt ekstremite stabilite testi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Katılımcılar randomize olarak kürek (n=10) ve halat (n=12) egzersiz gruplarına ayrılmıştır. Her iki gruba da 6 hafta boyunca, haftada 3 gün, gün aşırı, 6 set egzersiz ve setler arasında 30 sn dinlenmeyle egzersizler yapılmıştır. Egzersizler sırasındaki ritmi takip edebilmek için halat egzersiz grubunda 60 bpm, kürek grubunda 30 bpm metronom hızı belirlenmiştir. Bulgular Egzersiz programlarından sonra; her iki grubun da (Kürek; n=9 / Halat; n=10) başlangıca göre kapalı kinetik zincir alt ekstremite stabilite testi ve IR total iş sonucunda anlamlı artış bulunmuş (p˂0,05), Üst Ekstremite Y Denge Testi ve propriyosepsiyon testi sonuçlarında fark olmadığı görülmüştür (p˃0,05). Halat egzersizi grubunun; dominant omzunun 60˚/s hızındaki IR zirve torku (p=0,048) ve vücut ağırlığına oranı (p=0,045) egzersiz programının sonunda, başlangıca göre anlamlı olarak artmıştır. Egzersiz programı- nın başlangıcına göre egzersiz programı sonrasında belirlenen değişim miktarlarının karşılaştırılmasında iki grup arasında birbirine üstünlük gözlenmemiştir (p>0,05). Sonuç Mevcut sonuçlar ışığında iki egzersiz protokolünün de sağlık bireylerde antrenman programlarının bir parçası haline getirilebileceğini düşünmekteyiz.
La dinámica del ciberacoso en estudiantes universitarios: efectos moderadores del género y la cultura
Authors: Souza Sidclay B. , Ferreira Paula Costa Ferreira , Veiga Simão Ana Margarida , Falla Daniel
Published: November 2022

El estudio busca analizar la influencia del género y los aspectos culturales a través del país de procedencia en la superposición de roles que se da en el ciberacoso entre universitarios. Un total de 1340 estudiantes (34.1% hombres; 65.9% mujeres) de Brasil (44.2%) y Portugal (55.8%) participaron del estudio. Los análisis de moderación revelan una interacción significativa del género en la relación entre las cibervíctimas y los ciberagresores y entre los ciberobservadores y los ciberagresores. Además, las cibervíctimas y los ciberobservadores de Brasil presentaron mayor tendencia a ser ciberagresores que los universitarios de Portugal. Finalmente, se observa que los hombres que son cibervíctimas, de ambos países revelaron una tendencia mayor que las mujeres a ser ciberagresores. Se concluye subrayando la importancia de conocer los aspectos culturales y de género en la dinámica que se establece en el ciberacoso y especialmente en la superposición de roles. Además, se destaca la necesidad de trabajar el ciberacoso en la educación superior.
Early Childhood Education Policy and Practice in Ghana
Authors: Ackah-Jnr Francis R. , Appiah John , Addo-Kissiedu Kwaku , Kwao Alex
Published: November 2022

Early childhood education (ECE) in Ghana has grown from a traditional approach to a more formalised and modernised system of care and education services for young children. As a valued practice, ECE reflects a distributive, regulatory or redistributive policy. The paper analyses Ghana’s ECE policy implementation using McDonnell and Elmore’s framework of five elemental instruments. We supported the analysis with ECE policy documents and research evidence in ECE. Enabling and inhibiting factors affecting ECE were identified and ways were devised to enhance the latter. We established that while ECE has somewhat addressed equity and access issues, concerns exist regarding implementation factors such as quality teacher training and parent involvement for promoting effective programs. The paper recommends the need to evaluate ECE and provide planned and ongoing opportunities to advance the professional development, capacity, and motivation of ECE implementers, especially early childhood teachers.
Links Between Conspiracy Thinking and Attitudes Toward Democracy and Religion: Survey Data From Poland
Authors: Czech Franciszek
Published: November 2022

Religion and democracy are not only social institutions but also objects of attitudes. This article focuses on conspiracy thinking and its links with attitudes toward religion and democracy. Due to its contextual character, the study is limited to Poland and the article intends to report the data on the subject from surveys conducted in this country. In terms of conspiracy thinking and attitudes toward religion, the literature review of existing Polish survey data (Study 1) led to the conclusion that not all types of religious life are correlated with conspiracy thinking. Individual spirituality (the centrality of religiosity and the quest orientation of religiosity) matters less in terms of conspiracy thinking than religion understood as a specific element of ideology (Polish Catholic nationalism, religious fundamentalism, or collective narcissism). In terms of attitudes toward democracy (Study 2), the original dataset is coded in a new way (as categorial variables) and then presented. It suggests that, contrary to earlier research, conspiracy thinking does not necessarily lead to the support of anti-democratic attitudes. Alienation as much as radicalization might be a consequence of conspiracy thinking. There is no significant difference in terms of conspiracy thinking between adherents of authoritarian rules and conditional democrats, indifferent democrats, or people with ambivalent opinions on democracy, described in comparative research on political culture as dissatisfied democrats or critical citizens. The lower level of conspiracy thinking has been identified only among consistent democrats.
Review of the 1st Conference “Diagnosis and treatment of oncological and hematological diseases in HIV infection. Confident in the present – without fear in the future”
Authors: Babicheva L. G.
Published: November 2022

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Academic Motivation in Relation to Burnout Among Russian and Azerbaijani Higher Education Students
Authors: Koyfman A.Y. , Hauser A.E.
Published: November 2022

Student burnout is a risk factor for personal well-being and can lead to a decrease in motivation and other crucial components of learning. We present the results of a study of the relationship between academic motivation and burnout in the Russian (N=203) and Azerbaijani (N=170) samples. Motivation profiles were compared to profiles of burnout and study-related experiences. Students from two profiles with the highest level of intrinsic motivation, but different levels of motivation of self-esteem (high — 32% of the total sample, or low — 20%) experienced either no burnout, or high exhaustion along with high meaningfulness of learning in both cases. Students with predominance of external motivation (20%) or amotivation (9%) turned out to be more prone to burnout, showing a high level of emotional exhaustion along with an average or complete loss of the meaning of their own educational activities. Among students with an average profile (18%), the main symptom was a decrease in the meaningfulness of study that was in some cases linked to other symptoms of burnout. The results were similar in both samples, with the profiles with high levels of self-esteem being more typical of female students. The limitations of the obtained results are discussed, as well as the relevance of burnout prevention in universities.
Approach to Modeling Inclusive Environment in Educational Organization
Authors: Alekhina S.V. , Samsonova E.V. , Shemanov A.Y.
Published: November 2022

The article focuses on the problem of modeling inclusive educational environment as a complex system object in which the system-forming relation is the connection between support and active participation of all participants of the educational environment, taking into account the diversity of educational needs. The empirical research data presented in the article illustrate the theoretical provisions that special educational conditions as support measures for students with disabilities can become the basis for their active participation in the educational process, provided that a subjective request for support is formed based on the reflection of the students’ own interests and difficulties. The sample included 8 institutions of secondary vocational education (N=1811 students, 17,3% of them with a status of disability or SEN). Throughout the sample, forms of work organized in a vocational educational organization (VEO) and support options were significantly less demanded by students (p<0.05) as compared to the opportunities provided. The level of difficulties recognition in the students varied between “never”/”rarely” and “rarely”/”sometimes”. The found paradoxical statistically significant (p<0.01) positive relationship (from weak to moderate) between the experienced level of support and the student’s desire to leave VEO is discussed. Strategies for modeling the inclusive educational environment are considered, and prospects for studying its technological support are outlined.
Reading Skills of First Graders in Russia and Kazakhstan: A Cross-Cultural Study
Authors: Ivanova A.E. , Antipkina I.V. , Abisheva S.J. , Abayeva M.K.
Published: November 2022

This article assesses the intercultural comparability of reading assessment results taking into account the specifics of the test content in relation to the child’s cultural environment. The reading skills of first graders in two countries were assessed using the reading scale of the computerized instrument “Start”. The sample of students from Kazakhstan included 1102 first-graders from Russian-language schools in the city of Almaty. The sample of students from Russia included 2247 first-graders from the city of Novosibirsk. Pearson reliability and Chronbach’s alpha were in the range from 0.89 to 0.96. Subsequently, Differential Item Functioning analysis was carried out on a combined sample in order to investigate whether the scale tasks work identically for the students from Russia and Kazakhstan when the levels of their reading skills are taken into consideration. Logic regression showed that there are no items with DIF effect size reaching beyond 0,13 (under Zumbo-Thomas classification). The research outcomes may be of interest to international comparative studies of reading skills development.
On Fixed Point Results for Generalized Contractions in Non-Newtonian Metric Spaces
Authors: BİNBAŞIOĞLU Demet
Published: November 2022

TThe work of non-Newtonian calculus was begun in 1972. This calculus provides a different area to the classical one. Non-Newtonian metric concept was defined in 2002 by Basar and Cakmak. Then Binbaşıoğlu et al. had given the metric spaces of non-Newtonian in 2016. Also, they started to the fixed-point theory by defining some topological properties in non-Newtonian metric spaces. In this work, we give some fixed-point theorems and results for self-mappings satisfying certain conditions in the non-Newtonian metric spaces.
Could Momordica Charantia Be Effective In The Treatment of COVID19?
Authors: TÜZÜN Burak , SAYİN Koray , ATASEVEN Hilmi
Published: November 2022

One of the deadliest diseases is the SARS-CoV-2 virus, today. The rate of spread of this virus is very high. Momordica Charantia extracts studied for this virus. The inhibitory activities of 96 components in the extract of Momordica Charantia were compared against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Molecular docking method was initially used for this comparison. ADME/T analysis of the inhibitors with the highest inhibitory activity was performed using the results obtained from these calculations. The molecular docking calculations of the molecule with the highest inhibitory activity were tried to be supported by MM-PBSA calculations. The molecular mechanics Poisson-Boltzmann surface binding free energy values of area (MM-PBSA) calculations study interactions between inhibitor molecules and SARS-CoV-2 virus proteins at 100 ps. Finally, the molecules with the highest inhibitory activity were compared with FDA approved drugs. As a result of the made molecular docking calculations, the docking score parameter is Karaviloside III with -9.36, among the extracts of momordica charantia, which has the most negative value. The Gibbs free energy value of the Karaviloside III against 6X6P protein with the best docking score value was calculated. This value is -477143.61±476.53. As a result of the comparison of inhibitory activities of extracts of Momordica charantia against SARS-CoV-2 virus, it has been observed that the Karaviloside III molecule has higher inhibitory activity than other melodies and FDA drugs.
A Study on Generalized Absolute Matrix Summability
Authors: KARAKAŞ Ahmet
Published: November 2022

In the present paper, generalized absolute matrix summability method of infinite series has been studied. A known theorem on IMI ,summability method has been generalized using the summability method of infinite series. So a new theorem has been established and proved. Some results related to the new theorem also have been obtained.
On Gaussian Jacobsthal-Padovan Numbers
Authors: KARAASLAN Nusret
Published: November 2022

Gaussian Jacobsthal-Padovan numbers have been the central focus of this paper and firstly this number sequence has defined. Later, we have given the proof of the generating function of the Gaussian Jacobsthal-Padovan sequence. After that by using generating function, we have given the proof of the Binet formula for this number sequence. Additionally, we have investigated some properties such as Simson identity, summation formulas of this sequence. Finally, we have obtained some matrices whose elements are Gaussian Jacobsthal-Padovan numbers.
Computational Structure Characterization of 1,2,3-Selendiazole Isomers, Investigation of Some Molecular Properties and Biological Activities
Authors: ERKAN Sultan , DİKYOL Doğan Can
Published: November 2022

Four different selendiazole compounds were handled by computational chemistry methods. Compounds 1,2,3-selendiazole, 1,2,5-selendiazole, 1,2,4-selendiazole and 1,3,4-selendiazole were optimized at the B3LYP/6-31G(d) level. Structural parameters were examined. In the structural determination, IR and NMR techniques, which are spectroscopic methods, were applied. Quantum chemical parameters giving global properties such as the highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) energy, the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) energy, hardness (η), softness (σ), chemical potential (µ), electronegativity (χ), electrophilicity index (ω), nucleophilicity index (ε), the electron accepting power (ω+), electron donating power (ω-) and polarizability were investigated for biological activities of selendiazoles. Local electrophilic and nucleophilic regions were determined using Fukui index functionals. Docking studies of the studied selendiazoles were performed with proteins representing the cervical cancer cell line and the MCF-7 breast cancer cell line.
The Quality of Yıldız River Water and Determining Trace Elements by Liquid-Liquid Micro-Extraction Analytical Method
Authors: TAŞKIN ÇAKICI Gülşen , KASAKA Ergün , ALTUNAY Nail
Published: November 2022

The present study was carried out between September 2019 and March 2020 in Yıldız River, which is located within the borders of the Yıldızeli district of Sivas province and used for agricultural irrigation purposes, to determine the chemical characteristics of river water and the trace elements. Water’s alkalinity, chemical oxygen demand (COD), chloride (Cl-), calcium (Ca2+), total hardness, total phosphate (PO4-P), dissolved reactive phosphate (SRP), ammonium nitrogen (NH4-N), nitrate-nitrogen (NO3-N), nitrite-nitrogen (NO2-N), soluble reactive silica (SiO2-Si) concentrations, as well as trace elements (ferrous, lead, cadmium). Moreover, during the sampling process, also the water temperature, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, pH, and total dissolved solids measurements were performed. Before using the flame atomic absorption spectrometer (FAAS) in determining the Fe, Pb, and Cd in water samples, a simple, environment-friendly, and new ultrasonic liquid-liquid micro-extraction method was suggested. Several parameters (pH, ionic fluid amount, dispersive solvent volume, and temperature) influencing the performance of micro-extraction were optimized. Under the optimized conditions, the detection thresholds for Fe (II), Pb (II), and Cd (II) were found to be 0.6, 0.15, and 1.5 μg L-1, respectively.
Modeling the female hypogonadism by means of ovarian ischemization and its morphofunctional justification
Authors: Magradze Roman N. , Lisovsky Anatoly D. , Lisovsky Dmitry A. , Popkovsky Nikita A. , Bobkov Pavel S. , Bayramov Alekber A. , Droblenkov Andrey V.
Published: November 2022

The present study is devoted to the morphofunctional substantiation of the model of female hypogonadism, which is important for the subsequent evaluation of the effectiveness of its targeted pharmacological correction, as well as to elucidate the resistance of ovarian endocrine cells to damage as a result of experiencing a single acute ischemic effect. In three groups of adult female rats under anesthesia, the arteries of the right and left ovaries were ligated for 30, 45, and 60 min (4 rats in each group). After the operation, the wound was sutured. Sham-operated rats (4 individuals) served as controls. After 7 days, the results were analyzed. The blood levels of sex steroid hormones (17-estradiol, progesterone) and gonadotropins (FSH and LH) were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. In the meridional histological sections of the mature tertiary follicle and the corpus luteum of the right and left ovaries, after survey staining, the number and percentage of viable and dead endocrinocytes were counted, and the area of viable endocrine cells was determined. The significance of differences in the median, upper and lower quartiles of the compared parameters was determined using the nonparametric MannWhitney test. It has been established that a single acute ovarian ischemia induces massive death and degenerative changes in a significant part of the viable endocrine cells of the mature tertiary follicle and corpus luteum, most pronounced with a one-hour bilateral occlusion of the ovarian vessels. These quantitative and structural changes in interstitial endocrine cells and ovarian luteocytes cause a significant decrease in the production of sex steroids, which, in turn, causes hyperproduction of the corresponding pituitary tropins. Morphological changes in both types of ovarian endocrine cells in this model of acute single ovarian ischemia are highly sensitive; the use of a number of morphometric parameters of endocrinocytes in combination with the determination of the concentration of peripheral and regulatory homones will allow using this model to assess the effectiveness of the correction of female hypogonadism with various pharmacological preparations.
Seismic Characterization of Swiss Strong-Motion Borehole-Station Sites by Inversion of Full Microtremor Horizontal-to-Vertical Spectral Ratios [H/V(z,f)]
Authors: Lontsi Agostiny Marrios , Hobiger Manuel , Panzera Francesco , Sánchez-Sesma Francisco J. , Fäh Donat
Published: November 2022

The assessment of the local site amplification during an earthquake requires, among other input information, a reliable estimate of the shear-wave velocity profile, including the contact with engineering and seismic bedrocks. We determine the shear-wave velocity (VS) profiles at two Swiss strong-motion borehole-station sites at Visp (Valais) and Buochs (Nidwalden) by inversion of microtremor horizontal-to-vertical spectral ratio [H/V(z,f)] curves measured at the surface and at different depths. These borehole stations were built to monitor not only the seismic activity in Switzerland and the surrounding areas but also the nonlinear site response, especially liquefaction processes during strong local and regional earthquakes. The boreholes are equipped with accelerometers at various depths, with the deepest borehole located at 102 m below the surface. In the first part, we review the forward modeling algorithm of the full-microtremor H/V(z,f), with a focus on the computational cost and accuracy. In the second part, we perform a temporal analysis of the H/V(z,f) curves obtained from the accelerometers. The results show seasonal variabilities in H/V between summer and winter. The third part presents the inversions of the H/V curves for a single day in summer and winter at both sites. From the full H/V(z,f) inversion, we obtain shear-wave velocities in the upper 30 m (VS30) of 216 and 209 m/s at Visp in winter and summer, respectively. At Buochs, the corresponding VS30 are 269 and 345 m/s. The depths of the seismic bedrock are at 219 and 210 m at Visp, and at Buochs they are at 293 and 213 m. The estimated velocity profiles compare well with independent estimates from array measurements of ambient seismic vibrations, gravimetry, and geological logging information. Finally, we use the obtained seismic velocity profile information to model the theoretical 1D shear wave transfer function. The latter result compares well with amplification function results obtained using earthquake recordings.
HURUFAT DEFTERLERİNE GÖRE KUMRU’DA (SERKİZ, KEŞDERESİ VE MEYDAN KAZALARI) CAMİLER, MESCİTLER VE GÖREVLİLERİ (1689-1834)
Authors: BAY Abdullah
Published: November 2022

Bu incelemede şehir tarihinin ana kaynakları arasında yer alan Hurufat defterlerinden ve bölge hakkında bilgi veren diğer bazı belgelerden hareketle Kumru çevresindeki kırsal yerleşim yerlerinde kurulmuş vakıflar, dinî yapılar, görevliler ve ücretleri incelenecektir. Kazalar hakkında tutulan Hurufat defterlerinde bölgenin idarî, dinî, sosyal ve ekonomik durumu ile ilgili önemli bilgiler bulunmaktadır. Tutulduğu zaman dilimi değerlendirildiğinde, bu defterler bölgenin yaklaşık iki yüzyıllık bir dönemini tespit etme imkânı sunmaktadır. Osmanlı döneminde bölgenin idari birimleri olan Meydan, Serkiz ve Keşderesi kazalarında 1690 ile 1830 yılları arasında çok sayıda dini yapı hizmet veriyordu. Hizmet veren bu binaların her türlü finansmanı ise vakıflarla karşılanıyordu. Kazalarda inşa edilen camiler, mescitler ve buralarda görevli kişilerin masraflarını karşılamak üzere hayırsever kişiler tarafından birçok para vakfı kurulmuştur. Vakfedilen bu paralar İslam hukukuna uygun şekilde düzenlenmiş bir çeşit gelir sistemiyle borç verilerek değerlendirilmiş, elde edilen gelirler, dinî ve sosyal yapıların bakım ve onarımlarının sağlanması ve görevlilerin maaşlarının karşılanması için harcanmıştır.
LİVANE KAZASI’NIN İDARECİLERİ İLE İLGİLİ TALEP VE DAVALAR
Authors: YÜCETÜRK Zemzem
Published: November 2022

Osmanlı Devleti’nde eyaletlerde beylerbeyleri, sancaklarda ise sancakbeyleri görev yerlerine gitmediklerinde veya sefer zamanlarında yerlerine mütesellimleri yönetici olarak bırakmışlardır. Mütesellimler beylerbeylerinin ve sancakbeylerinin yerine onların görevli oldukları eyalet, sancak ve kazalarda idarî görevleri yerine getirdikleri gibi vergileri de toplayan görevlilerdi. Tanzimat’tan önce ise vali ve mutasarrıfların idare ettikleri sancak ve kazaların idarelerine memur edilmişlerdir. Mütesellimlere voyvoda da denilmekteydi. Osmanlı Devleti’nde XVI. yüzyılın sonlarından Tanzimat dönemine kadar bu görev devam etmiştir. 1842 yılından itibaren ise kazalarda kaza müdürleri görev almıştır. Çalışmada 19. yüzyılın başından 1864 Vilayet Nizamnamesi’nin yayınlanmasından sonra kazalarda kaymakamların idarecilik yaptığı döneme kadarki Livane kazasının idarecileri olan mütesellimler, müdürler, müftüler ve muhtarlar hakkında talep ve davalar ele alınmıştır. Ancak bu idarecilerin yönetiminden çoğunlukla Livane halkının ve Livane’nin bağlı olduğu Erzurum eyaleti ile Çıldır sancağı idarecilerinin memnun olmadığı görülmüştür. Livane halkı da söz konusu idareciler hakkındaki şikayetlerini arzuhallerle İstanbul’a bildirmişlerdir. Devlet bu şikayetlere duyarsız kalmamış, söz konusu idarecilerin değiştirilerek düzenin sağlanması için gerekli yerlere emirler göndermiştir. Döneme ait belgelerde Livane idarecileri ile ilgili taleplere bakıldığı zaman ise Livane, Batum bölgesinin asayişinin sağlanması için ve 1820-1823 yıllarında Osmanlı-İran Savaşı’nın yaşandığı zamanlarda Erzurum, Ardahan ve Kars gibi doğu bölgelerinin güvenliğinin sağlanması konusunda, idarecilerinden asker ve mühimmat talep edilen önemli bir bölge olmuştur. Söz konusu savaşta İran ordusunun geri çekilmesinde Livane’nin asker ve mühimmat bakımından önemli rolü olmuştur.
Accessory cavitated uterine malformation (ACUM): A hidden face of dysmenorrhea
Authors: Mondal Rana , Bhave Priya
Published: November 2022

: Accessory cavitated uterine malformations, or mass (ACUM) is a Mullerian anomaly which increasingly recognized as a cause of severe dysmenorrhoea and pelvic pain.

: To know what ACUMs are and recognize their clinical presentation, able to diagnose an ACUM using ultrasound or MRI; and counsel patients with ACUMs on the different management options, including conservative, medical, and surgery.

: ACUMs are less rare than previously believed; hence ACUM diagnosis is essential in clinically suspicious cases via ultrasound and MRI, and intra-operative assessment of uterine morphology and laparoscopic surgical excision is the definitive treatment for ACUM.
Facilitators and barriers in acceptance of postpartum intrauterine contraceptive devices in Bihar
Authors: Singh Bhanu Shanker , Srivastava Dhananjay , Kaur Jaswinder
Published: November 2022

: In India, Postpartum IUCD services were introduced in 2010, which is being scaled up, in a phased manner. Insertion of PPIUCD during the immediate postpartum period provides increased motivation and focuses on the prevention of unintended pregnancies along with spacing. Spacing more than 2 years reduces one-third of maternal mortality and 10% of child mortality. This study is an attempt to understand facilitating factors and barriers to using PPIUCD in Bihar.

: A cross-sectional study using a mix-method approach was conducted in nine divisional headquarters districts of Bihar – in various level health facilities. A total of 1620 women, 18-49 years who had institutional delivery and 344 Healthcare providers were covered.

: Facilitating factors were awareness (53.2%), incentivization (50.5%), better quality of device/services along with incentivization, and proper training to ASHA/ANM (2.6%). The discontinuation rate of PPIUCD was 25.9% and the major reasons for discontinuation were health problems/side effects, husband/family member’s disapproval, and preference for another method. Major barriers for non-acceptance were the preference for another method, Husband/Family member’s disapproval, Health problems/side effects, and Lack of awareness.

: Comprehensive counseling during ANC, Delivery and of husband/family members, publicity through mass media, educational campaigns, timely incentivization, regular follow-up check-ups, Promoting of PPIUCD by the healthcare providers are some of the ways to address the barriers and thereby facilitate the use of PPIUCD.
English Dissenters in Discussion on Matters of American Independence
Authors:   Moscow Pedagogical State University, Zinovieva E. A.
Published: November 2022

The article deals with the problem of relations of the English «rational» dissenters to the American Revolution and independence. Analysis is based on works of the key figures of dissenter’s movement, who had a great influence on English and American social and religious life in the late XVIII century.
Chesterton’s Motives in the Novel V. Kaverin
Authors:   Saratov State University, Shindina O. V.
Published: November 2022

The article is dedicated to the comparative analysis of some formalsapid peculiarities of Gilbert Keith Chesterton’s novel «The return of Don Quixote» and Veniamin Kaverin’s novel «Художник неизвестен». The author of the article analyzes parallels in the construction of the plot, structure of motives and images of both novels, and philosophic categories, connected for both writers with ideals of honor of Medieval knights.
The Creation of the Image of the Enemy in Propaganda of the Countries of Entente at the beginning of the First World War (August–December 1914)
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Yudin N. V.
Published: November 2022

The article focuses on the comparative analysis of the image of the enemy in propaganda of the countries of Entente at the beginning of the First World War. On the basis of the wide range of primary sources the key elements of this image, certain stages in its development, its common and distinguishing features in each of the countries of Entente are examined.
The European Parliament: from the Direct Universal Suffrage to the Draft Treaty Establishing the European Union
Authors:   Saratov State University, Gusakova M. A.
Published: November 2022

The article discusses the process of the European Parliament’s empowerment and strengthening its role in the system of the European institutions. Introducing of direct universal suffrage to the European Parliament gave the strongest impetus to this process, guaranteeing its transformation into real democratic institution. The key role in the process of the Parliament’s strengthening played its member – Altiero Spinelli who drafted the Treaty establishing the European Union in 1984.
Modern British Historiography about knightly armour of the Heinrich VIII’ age
Authors:   Penza State University, Shpakovsky V. O.
Published: November 2022

The article discusses the development of the English arms and armour during the reign of Henry VIII. The research was done by the British scientists.
Pentagram on the Juchi’s Coins is the Connection between an Official Ideology and Common Magic
Authors:   Saratov State University, Sheremetev A. G.
Published: November 2022

This article studies the usage of a pentagram in the monetary of the Golden Horde in XIII–XIV centuries. The role of a pentagram in the sacral and everyday spheres of life of the Golden Horde is studied in this article too.
Smolensk 1632–1634 War Seversky Campaign in the Documents of Russian State Archive of Ancient Documents
Authors:   The Southwest State University, Rakitin A. S.
Published: November 2022

Of the sources in this article provides a set of documents testifying to the events and hostilities on the Seversky Theatre Smolensk war years 1632–1634.
Chinese Proficiency Test-based Teaching Scheme in Xth and XIth Grades of Bina Widya National Trilingual School Solo
Authors: Phanata Stephanie , Putri Septi K Dani , Indah Setyo Rahayu Kristina , Avenida Quinta , Nastiti Sandyaningrum Juairiah , Prasetyo Adi Dian
Published: November 2022

The Chinese Proficiency Test or Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) is an international standardized tool to measure the Chinese language competence of non-native learners. Bina Widya Trilingual National School Solo is a school that emphasizes foreign language teaching, Chinese language in particular. The school always promotes learners to pursue higher education in China, where one of the requirements to enter a Chinese College is the HSK certificate. Thus, it is important to create a Chinese Proficiency Test-based teaching scheme to provide a general picture of Chinese language teaching that focuses on the outcomes according to the levels of HSK for the teachers. The modified Development Method of Sugiyono was employed in this study. The research included identifying the potential and problem, collecting the data, validating the design, designing the product, revising the design, testing the product, revising the product, and finally producing the final product. Through the Chinese Proficiency Test, the teachers could actively create the Chinese language teaching concept for the best outcomes.
Keywords: scheme, pedagogy, Chinese language, HSK
Research Progress of the International Carbon Tariff: A Review
Authors: Yu Lu , Gang He , Xin Yi , Qilin Zheng , Jing Peng
Published: November 2022

Under the constraints of the target peak carbon dioxide emissions and carbon neutrality, how the international carbon tariff can be levied have become an important question for scholars and research institutions all over the world. This paper aimed to comprehensively sort the relevant literature on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism from an economic perspective. Based on defining the concept connotation and extension of carbon tariff, we summarized and determined the price mechanism, institutional mechanism, and coordination mechanism of the carbon tariff, and analyzed the impact of carbon tariff on the economic environment and other fields. Further, this paper makes an international comparison of the existing reasonably operable carbon tariff, points out the focus and direction of the next research, and strives to provide valuable experience and theoretical reference for the innovative practice of building the international Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
Keywords: carbon tariff, border tax adjustment, connotation and extension, mechanism design, economic impact
Evaluation of Ergonomics and Mental Workload: A Case Study in Education Personnel
Authors: Septiawati Vera , Puspita Anugrawati Hidayat Nita , Septiani Anis
Published: November 2022

The mental workload and ergonomic aspects in the world of work have often not been considered. Although in past literature it has been stated that mental workload and ergonomic aspects have a direct impact on worker productivity. The main objective of this research is to evaluate the ergonomics aspect and measure the mental workload of the UNISBA Faculty of Engineering education staff. The method used in this study is an ergonomics evaluation questionnaire (ergonomic checklist) and a mental workload questionnaire (Nasa-TLX). The stages carried out include problem formulation, preliminary study by observing the research object, literature study, preparing questionnaires, distributing questionnaires, data processing, and analysis. The results showed that there was educational staff who were included in the category of having a very high mental workload and needed attention to ergonomic aspects, especially related to buildings (ventilation) and work organization (attention to pregnant and lactating women).
Keywords: Ergonomics, Mental Workload, work organization
Evaluation of the Readiness of Small and Medium Enterprises on the Indonesian National Standard
Authors: Iriandru M. , Liquiddanu E. , Fahma F.
Published: November 2022

Indonesia’s economic condition, which is experiencing a weakening due to the pandemic, has created a competitive climate among businesses. Jago Jaya Shuttlecock is one of the SMEs in the city of Surakarta that has been producing shuttlecocks since 1971. Jago Jaya Shuttlecock wants its products to be SNI certified for the expansion of the marketing network and to increase the class of the products it produces. Therefore, this research was conducted to assess the readiness of SMEs to obtain SNI certificates. This was done by examining quality control using a control chart and the process capability in accordance with the quality requirements in SNI 0036-2014. This research also examined the readiness of SMEs in the SNI certification process from the aspects of administration, technical quality assurance, and economic capability. The problem was analyzed using the Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA) and obtained suggestions for improvements according to the priority of action if the specification is out of control and the Cpk indicator <1.5. In the preparation of SMEs in the SNI certification process, it was found that the readiness in the administrative, technical aspects of quality assurance and economic aspects were 100%, 17%, and 100% respectively. Based on the results, recommendations were given to improve the quality assurance system.
Keywords: Readiness, SMEs, SNI, Indonesian National Standard
Readiness of Village-Owned Enterprise's to Respond to the Industrial Revolution 4.0 and the COVID-19 in Wangisagara Village, West Java
Authors: Tarlani Tarlani , . Saraswati , Syiddatul Akliyah Lely , Karmelia Mila , Yusuf Fauzan Muh.
Published: November 2022

Village-owned enterprise (BUMDes), Niagara, located in Wangisagara Village, have an important role in realizing the village development index as an independent village in the Bandung Regency. The long history of the establishment of BUMDes shows indications of BUMDes governance that can adapt to the times. In the era of the industrial revolution 4.0, many businesses will lose due to automation. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a decline in economic activity due to restrictions on businesses in the village. The purpose of the study was to identify the governance pattern of BUMDes Niagara in responding to the industrial revolution 4.0 era as a form of assessing the readiness of BUMDes to respond to technological developments. The research method was carried out using a mixed approach of quantitative and qualitative data sources using primary surveys in the form of questionnaires and interviews as well as observations and secondary data in the form of village data collection. The results of the study indicated that the policy, planning, R&D, secretariat, capital, and human resource governance are categorized as good enough but have not been equipped with business feasibility analysis and online submissions. Meanwhile, the dimensions of production, logistics, and marketing governance still use manual systems.
Keywords: Village Own Enterprises (BUMDes), Governance, Industry Revolution 4.0, Pandemic Covid, Technology
Association Between Sitting Position and Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders in Medical Students During Study from Home
Authors: . B , . Budiman , . Sakinah , K. R. , . Ibnusantosa , G R.
Published: November 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, learning at educational institutions continued, even though it is carried out online. Limited learning facilities affect the sitting position of students, increasing the potential for musculoskeletal disorders, especially in the lower extremities. This study aimed to examine the relationship between sitting position and musculoskeletal disorders in some parts of the lower extremities. It was quantitative, analytical observational, with a cross-sectional design study. Respondents are students at one of the medical faculty in West Java and includes 158 people. Data collection was carried out in 2020. The sitting position category was determined based on observation of the results of taking photographs while studying, and musculoskeletal complaints in 12 areas of the lower extremities were determined based on filling out the Nordic Body Map (NBM) questionnaire. The data was analysed by Chi Square using SPPS 20 software. Results showed that most of the respondents sit in a certain position using a special chair and desk for studying. The knee of the respondent is mostly in a flexed position. Most respondents felt lower extremity musculoskeletal complaints in the buttocks and lower buttocks. There is an association between sitting position and musculoskeletal complaints in the knees, calves, and ankles. The ergonomic sitting position helps reduce musculoskeletal complaints in various parts of the body, including the lower extremities.
Keywords: lower extremity, medical students, musculoskeletal disorders, sitting position
The Influence of E-Government Services on Corruption in Indonesia and Malaysia
Authors: Purnamasari Pupung , Frendika Rusman , . Lasmanah , Afza binti Amran Noor , Naimi Mohamad Nor Mohamad , Sharofi Ismail Mohamad
Published: November 2022

This study aimed to examine the relationship between the components of e-government services and corruption in Malaysia and Indonesia. Many efforts have been made by governments of both countries to provide sophisticated e-government platforms and public participations towards the anti-corruption strategy. However, cases of corruption in Indonesia and Malaysia have not shown declining trends. A total of 240 questionnaires were distributed to respondents in Indonesia and Malaysia. Mann-Whitney U was used to compare e-government services and corruption between Indonesia and Malaysia. Interestingly, results reveal that there was a difference in the e-government model between Indonesia and Malaysia settings. In Malaysia, G2G and G2C have a significant effect on corruption, but in Indonesia, G2B and G2C have significant effect with corruption.
Keywords: e-government, government to government (G2G), government to business (G2B), government to citizenship (G2C), anti-corruption.
Profile Design of a Two-piece Piston Skirt for Internal Combustion Engine
Authors:   People’s Friendship University of Russia, Smirnov S.V. , Zaev I.A. ,   LLC “Computational Engineering Technologies”, Vorobyev A.A. ,   People’s Friendship University of Russia
Published: November 2022

Ensuring reliable engine operation with minimal friction losses is one of the primary design tasks for a piston design. One of the effective ways to solve this problem is piston skirt profiling. Profiling is aimed at creating conditions for fluid friction in the “piston skirt-cylinder” interface with minimal mounting clearances. We present a mathematical model for studying the influence on the hydrodynamic characteristics of friction and the dynamics of the movement of the piston of the main parameters characterizing the design of the details of the crank mechanism. This model includes a coupled solution of interrelated problems: determining the characteristics of the transverse movement of the piston, the deformation of the piston skirt under thermal and mechanical loads, and the calculation of the hydrodynamic forces acting from the oil layer in the fit. The results are obtained for a two-piece piston with a diameter of 130 mm. We study the influence of the profile of the two-piece piston skirt on the hydrodynamic characteristics and the transverse movement of the piston is studied and present the results for the considered design. Lastly, we give recommendations for profiling.
Multi-Objective Optimization of Single-Cylinder Diesel Engine Gas Exchange via the Surrogate Neural Network Model
Authors:   Bauman Moscow State Technical University (BMSTU), Zenkin V.A.
Published: November 2022

Optimization of the working process parameters is one of the main methods for improving the performance of piston engines, ensuring the growth of the engineering level and competitiveness. For high-speed engines, the gas exchange has a serious impact on the effective power and fuel consumption. So, its improvement can significantly improve engine performance. In this work, numerical simulation of gas exchange of the TMZ-450D engine was performed using a software based on the one-dimensional linearized Godunov method. The simulation results are generalized by creating a surrogate model of the “multilayer Perceptron” type, which describes the volumetric efficiency and pump losses. A multiobjective optimization of the engine gas exchange parameters (including the dimensions of the pipes and valve timing angles) was performed for increasing the volumetric efficiency and reducing fuel consumption. Three alternative configurations of parameters are proposed that provide (according to an estimate based on a one-dimensional model) a significant improvement in engine performance.
Effect of Solanum procumbens Lour. Extract on Survival, Growth Performances, Immune Responses and against Vibrio parahaemolyticus causing Acute Hepatopancreas Necrosis Disease in White Leg Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)
Authors: To T.T. Hong , Nhi N.T.H. , Day P.V.
Published: November 2022

Background: Alternative materials for antibiotics used in white leg shrimp farming were extensively investigated. The promising effects of plant based extracts in controlling aquaculture diseases has been reported elsewhere. This study was conducted to examine the effect of Solanum procumbens Lour. extract on survival, growth performance, innate immunity and protection against acute hepatopancreas necrosis disease caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus (VpAHPND) in white leg shrimp. Methods: From March 2021 to September 2021, four difference diets were examined including the supplementation of S. procumbens L. extract at 0.0%, 0.5%, 1.0% and 1.5%. After 30 days of culture, the experimental shrimp was examined for survival rate, growth responses, innate immune parameters and mortality as challenged with VpAHPND. Result: The results indicated shrimp fed diets with and without S. procumbens L. extract supplementation showed no significant differences in survival and growth performances. However, the innate immune parameters were likely increased in shrimp fed diets at 1.0% and 1.5% extract supplementation and shrimp fed diets at 1.0% and 1.5% extract supplementation reduced the accumulate mortality of VpAHPND challenged shrimp by 47.6%. S. procumbens L. could be a potential material for enhancing innate immunity of white leg shrimp and can protect shrimp from AHPND infection.
First Report on Synthesis of Green Nanoparticles and Their Bio-Efficacy against Colletotrichum truncatum Causing Pod Blight Disease in Soybean
Authors: Kavanashree K. , Jahagirdar Shamarao , Priyanka K. , Uday G. , Kambrekar D.N. , Krishnaraj P.U. , Chandrashekar S.S.
Published: November 2022

Background: Nanotechnology is emerging approach, which involves the process of reduction of bulk material into nano size particles. Metal based and green based particles can be used in crop management against disease causing pathogens. This study focuses on synthesis of nanoparticles to evaluate its effect on Colletotrichum truncatum that causes pod blight disease in soybean crop. Methods: In this study, green nanoformulation namely, Chitosan based zinc oxide nanoformulation (ChZnNF), P. fluorescens based zinc nanoformulation (PfZnNF), Pomegranate aril-based Sulphur (PASNF) and Pomegranate aril-based silver nano formulations (PAAgNF) were synthesised through irradiation method. These nanoformulations were evaluated against C. truncatum through in vitro technique using poison food technique. The effective concentration of each formulation was also evaluated against C. Truncatum challenge inoculated soybean plants (two varieties). Percent disease index in the glasshouse condition was recorded. Result: In the in vitro analysis, it was found that among the four nanoformulations, PAAgNF was found to be the effective one to inhibit the mycelial growth of C. truncatum with per cent inhibition of 84.71. In the glasshouse study, PAAgNF did not record any disease symptoms besides no record of phytotoxicity symptoms. Thus the outcome indicated that PAAgNF is the effective green nanoformulation against C. truncatum.