bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ReOx as a Brønsted acidic modifier in glycerol hydrodeoxygenation: computational insight into the balance between acid and metal catalysis
Authors: Korpelin Ville , Sahoo Gokarneswar , Ikonen Rasmus , Honkala Karoliina
Published: November 2022

A computational study for the competitive conversion of glycerol to 1,2-propanediol and 1,3-propanediol is presented, considering a two-step sequence of dehydration followed by hydrogenation. The elementary steps for dehydration, i.e., breaking of C–H followed by C–OH or vice versa, were studied computationally both on the Rh metal surface and the acid-modified ReOH–Rh surface in order to understand the role of the acid promoter. While the acid modifier can catalyze the C–OH cleavage, the activation energy for the C–H cleavage was found to be considerably smaller on both pure and acid-doped Rh(111) surfaces, and breaking the secondary C–H bond is kinetically favored over breaking the terminal C–H bond. This is in complete agreement with experimental protocols favoring the formation of 1,2-propanediol. Another potential feedstock, glycidol, was studied for the epoxide ring opening to yield 1,2-propanediol and 1,3-propanediol, and the reaction was found to be metal-catalyzed even in the presence of acid.
An oligomer approach for blue thermally activated delayed fluorescent emitters based on twisted donor-acceptor units
Authors: Duda Eimantas , Madayanad Suresh Subeesh , Hall David , Bagnich Sergey , Saxena Rishabh , Cordes David , Slawin Alexandra , Beljonne David , Olivier Yoann , Köhler Anna , Zysman-Colman Eli
Published: November 2022

The development of efficient blue donor-acceptor thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) emitters remains a challenge. To enhance the efficiency of TADF-related processes of the emitter, we targeted a molecular design that would introduce a large number of intermediate triplet states between the lowest energy excited triplet (T1) and singlet (S1) excited states. Here, we introduce an oligomer approach using repetitive donor-acceptor units to gradually increase the number of quasi-degenerate states. In our design, benzonitrile (BN) moieties were selected as acceptors that are connected together via the amine donors, acting as bridges to adjacent BN acceptors. To preserve the photoluminescence emission wavelength across the series, we employed a design based on an ortho substitution pattern of the donors about the BN acceptor that induces a highly twisted conformation of the emitters, limiting the conjugation. Via a systematic photophysical study we show that increasing the oligomer size allows for enhancement of the intersystem crossing and reverse intersystem crossing rates. We attribute the increasing intersystem crossing rate to the increasing number of intermediate triplet states along the series, confirmed by the Time-Dependent Density Functional Theory. Overall, we report an approach to enhance the efficiency of TADF-related processes without changing the blue photoluminescence colour.
CRITERIA OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE OF EMPLOYEES OF CRIMINALLY-EXECUTIVE SYSTEM
Authors: Копылова Наталья Вячеславовна , Копылова Юлия Алексеевна
Published: November 2022

Рассмотрена профессиональная компетентность сотрудников уголовно-исполнительной системы. С целью ее оценки нами была разработана и апробирована «Карта критериев профессиональной компетентности сотрудников УИС», позволившая выделить ряд наиболее значимых критериев.

The article examines the professional competence of the employees of criminally-Executive system. In order to evaluate it, we have developed and tested the "Map of criteria for the professional competence of employees of the UIS", which allowed us to identify a number of the most significant criteria.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF THE EFFICIENCY OF THE MANAGEMENT IN EXTREME MANAGEMENT SITUATIONS
Authors: Посохова Анастасия Владиславовна , Жемерикина Юлия Игоревна
Published: November 2022

Рассмотрены психологические факторы, способствующие повышению эффективности деятельности руководителя в экстремальных управленческих ситуациях. Обосновано понятие экстремальных управленческих ситуаций. Показано, что управленческая деятельность в них является сложно-совмещенной. Установлено, что многие руководители в силу недостатка профессионализма являются своеобразными «генераторами» экстремальных управленческих ситуаций.

The paper considers the psychological factors that contribute to improving the efficiency of the leader in extreme management situations. The concept of extreme management situations is substantiated, it is shown that management activity is complex-combined in it. It has been established that many managers, due to lack of professionalism, are a kind of "generators" of extreme managerial situations.
FACTOR STRUCTURE OF REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE REASON FOR SEEKING COUNSELING AMONG PEOPLE WITH DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS IDENTITY
Authors: Чибисова Марина Юрьевна , Белая Анна Константиновна
Published: November 2022

Представлены результаты исследования изучения представлений о причинах обращения за психологической помощью у респондентов с различной выраженностью религиозной идентичности. В рамках исследования разработан авторский опросник «Ситуации обращения за психологической помощью». Подвергнутые факторному анализу результаты позволили нам выявить, что структура представлений о возможных причинах обращения к психологу у респондентов с высокой выраженностью религиозной идентичности включает факторы «дисфункциональные близкие отношения», «личные эмоциональные трудности», «психологическая несостоятельность», «самоопределение», «вера и религия»; у респондентов со средней выраженностью религиозной идентичности факторы «отношения со значимыми другими», «экзистенциальные и личностные вопросы», «выбор и доверие», «болезни», «девиантные проявления»; у респондентов с низкой выраженностью религиозной идентичности факторы «проблемы психологического характера», «вера и религия», «невозможность иметь детей».

This article presents the results of a pilot and main thesis research, the purpose of which was to study the factor structure of representations about the reasons for applying for psychological assistance among respondents with different religious identity intensity. As part of the study the author's questionnaire «Situations of applying for psychological assistance» was developed. Subjected to factor analysis, the results obtained during the author's questionnaire allowed us to reveal that the structure of ideas about the possible reasons for contacting a psychologist among respondents with high intensity of religious identity includes factors «dysfunctional close relationships», «personal emotional difficulties», «psychological inferiority», «self-determination», «faith and religion»; for respondents with an average intensity of religious identity - the factors «problems in emotionally close relationships», «existential and personal issues», «choice and trust»,»diseases», «deviant manifestations»; respondents with a low intensity of religious identity have the factors «problems of a psychological nature», «faith and religion», «impossibility to have children».
FEATURES OF CONSTRUCTIVE INTERACTION OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS IN EDUCATIONAL SPACE OF THE COLLEGE
Authors: Кусакина Елена Аркадьевна , Иванова Регина Юрьевна
Published: November 2022

Рассматриваются особенности конструктивного взаимодействия между субъектами образовательного процесса в системе среднего профессионального образования. Представлен анализ теоретических подходов к пониманию и содержанию конструктивного взаимодействия между преподавателем и студентом. В результате эмпирического исследования, проведенного на базе КГАПОУ «Пермский строительный колледж», выявлены особенности и проблемы функционирования системы взаимоотношений между участниками образовательного процесса. В качестве стимульного материала использованы проективные методы и анкета в авторской модификации. Определена стратегия педагогического общения, преобладающий стиль общения между преподавателем и студентом, степень удовлетворенности преподавателя условиями профессиональной деятельности, психологический портрет идеального преподавателя колледжа и текущее эмоциональное состояние. Полученные результаты позволят руководству колледжа определить ключевые проблемы в организации учебно-воспитательного процесса и разработать специальные проекты по развитию конструктивного взаимодействия между участниками образовательного процесса.

The article discusses the features of constructive interaction between the subjects of the educational process in the system of secondary vocational education. An analysis of theoretical approaches to the understanding and content of constructive interaction between a teacher and a student is presented. As a result of an empirical study conducted on the basis of the Perm Construction College, the features and problems of the functioning of the system of relationships between the participants in the educational process were identified. Projective methods and a questionnaire in the author's modification were used as stimulus material. As a result of the study, the strategy of pedagogical communication, the prevailing style of communication between the teacher and the student, the degree of satisfaction of the teacher with the conditions of professional activity, the psychological portrait of the ideal college teacher and the current emotional state were determined. The results obtained will allow the college management to identify key problems in the organization of the educational process and develop special projects for the development of constructive interaction between participants in the educational process.
UNITY OF TRAINING AND EDUCATION IN ART LESSONS: PEDAGOGICAL TECHNOLOGY «IMAGE AND THOUGHT»
Authors: Казакова Ирина Борисовна , Сафонова Евгения Викторовна
Published: November 2022

Анализируется проблема интеграции образовательных и воспитательных технологий при обучении гуманитарным дисциплинам в школе на примере технологии «Образ и мысль». Уточнены и конкретизированы такие ведущие категории исследования, как: «духовность», «духовная потребность», «художественная образность». В качестве иллюстрации применения технологии «Образ и мысль» приводятся методические рекомендации для проведения урока на тему «Интерпретация в изобразительном искусстве сюжета "Иисус Христос в доме Марфы и Марии"», объединяющую в себе религиозную, моральную, искусствоведческую и историко-культурную проблематику. Методологической основой являются системный, личностно-деятельностный и культурологический подходы. Рассмотрев особенности педагогической технологии «Образ и мысль» и возможности применения ее образовательного и воспитательного потенциала, авторы статьи пришли к выводу о целесообразности использования этой технологии при обучении гуманитарным дисциплинам, задачей которых является не только получение обучающимися конкретных знаний об истории культуры, но и формирование личности, интегрированной в духовную жизнь человеческого общества.

The article analyzes the problem of integrating educational and upbringing technologies in teaching humanitarian disciplines at school using the example of the technology «Image and Thought». Such leading categories of research as spirituality, spiritual need, artistic imagery. As an illustration of the application of the «Image and Thought» technology, provides guidelines for conducting a lesson on the topic «Interpretation in the visual arts of the plot "Jesus Christ in the House of Martha and Mary"», combining religious, moral, art history and historical cultural issues.The methodological basis is systemic, personal-activity and cultural approaches. Having considered the features of the pedagogical technology "Image and Thought" and the possibilities of using its educational and educational potential, the authors of the article came to the conclusion that it is expedient to use this technology in teaching humanities, whose task is not only to get students specific knowledge about the history of culture, but also to form a personality integrated into the spiritual life of human society.
PHASED SOLID CONSTRUCTION TASKS SOLVING METHODS
Authors: Леонтьева Наталия Владимировна
Published: November 2022

Изучение конструктивной геометрии способствует формированию пространственного мышления, развитию математической культуры. Применение поэтапной методики даёт возможность организовать обучение школьников решению задач на построение в пространстве. Анализ работ по методике обучения геометрии позволяет выделить основные этапы и установить взаимосвязи между ними.

Constructive geometry learning promotes spatial thinking forming, mathematical culture development. Phased methods allow to organize solid constructive tasks solving teaching of students. Geometry learning methods article analysis gives the opportunity to highlight mains stages and to establish communication between its.
TRAINING AND PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN THE CONDITIONS OF REMOTE INTERACTION
Authors: Нагорнова Алина Александровна , Царапкина Юлия Михайловна , Анисимова Алёна Вячеславовна
Published: November 2022

Рассматривается влияние применения различных дистанционных каналов (Zoom и Яндекс.Телемост) на студентов и обучающихся. Проводится анализ дистанционных платформ обучения на основе интерактивного взаимодействия в ходе обучения и реализации мероприятий предпрофессиональной подготовки. Представлены положительные и отрицательные аспекты выбора дистанционного взаимодействия представленных сервисов. На примере платформ Zoom и «Яндекс.Телемост» изучаются вопросы влияния различных онлайн-сервисов на физическое и психологическое здоровье обучающихся.

The article discusses the process of pre-professional training using various remote various channels (Zoom and Yandex.Telemost). The analysis of distance learning platforms based on interactive interaction in professional orientation is carried out. The article presents the positive and negative aspects of the choice of remote interaction of the presented services. Using the example of the Zoom and Yandex.Telemost examines the impact of various online services on the physical and psychological health of students.
APPLICATION OF THE RESEARCH METHOD IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION
Authors: Корнеенко Татьяна Николаевна
Published: November 2022

Последние изменения в сфере высшего образования предполагают трансформацию образовательного процесса, в частности, применяемых методов. В статье предлагается анализ исторических практик университета, на основании чего выделяются подходы к построению новых образовательных практик. Выделены основные принципы образовательной деятельности в современном университете и предложено сочетание следующих методов: метод steam-технологий, проектный метод и научно-исследовательский семинар. Представлены варианты их применения в образовательном процессе.

Changes in the field of higher education contribute to the transformation of the educational process, in particular the methods used. The article proposes an analysis of the historical practices of the university, on the basis of which approaches to the construction of new educational practices are distinguished. The main principles of educational activity at a modern university are highlighted and a combination of the following methods is proposed: the steam-technologies method, the project method and the research seminar. Variants of their application in the educational process are presented.
FORMATION OF THE REFLEXIVE COMPONENT OF THE SELF-EDUCATIONAL CULTURE OF YOUNGER SCHOOLCHILDREN
Authors: Сметанникова Юлия Игоревна
Published: November 2022

Актуализирована проблема формирования самообразовательной культуры обучающихся в условиях начального общего образования. В центре внимания исследования - задача формирования рефлексивного компонента самообразовательной культуры младших школьников. Предложены направления и формы работы по формированию рефлексивного компонента самообразовательной культуры младших школьников. Приведены результаты опытно-экспериментальной работы, свидетельствующие о положительном влиянии предложенных направлений и форм работы на формирование самообразовательной культуры обучающихся в начальной школе.

The article actualizes the problem of formation of self-educational culture of students in the conditions of general education. The focus of this study is the task of forming a reflexive component of the self-educational culture of younger schoolchildren. The directions and forms of work on the formation of the reflexive component of the self-educational culture of younger schoolchildren are proposed. The results of experimental work are presented, indicating the positive impact of the proposed directions and forms of work on the formation of self-educational culture of students in primary school.
A Unique case of Globe injury during lockdown period
Authors: Cdr Atul Kumar Singh Wg , Ashish Pandey Maj , Mohan S
Published: November 2022

We are reporting a unique case of globe injury which occurred during the coronavirus lockdown in an inexperienced badminton player who had recently taken up the sport to ward off boredom. A -26 years old male presented with sudden onset diminution of vision in the right eye following trauma by shuttlecock. On evaluation he was diagnosed as a case of closed globe injury with traumatic uveitis iridodialysis from 2 to 5- 0rsquoclock and rosette shaped traumatic cataract. The patient was managed conservatively with guarded visual recovery due to cataract. This case highlights the importance of wearing protective glasses in the sports
Physical Exercise Protocol as a clinical biomarker for improvement in functional capacity and activity performance in hospitalized cancer survivors- An Experimental Study.
Authors: Pattanshetty Renu , Sagaonkar Priyanka
Published: November 2022

Background The number of cancer cases is increasing worldwide making cancer main cause of morbidity and mortality. There is growing evidence that exercises are safe and effective as therapeutic intervention for restoring and maintaining cancer patientrsquos strength endurance improving the functional well-being and activity status.Aim To investigate if therapist designed physical exercise protocol would improve functional capacity and activity performance in hospitalized cancer patients.Settings and design This experimental study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital on 33 hospitalized cancer subjects.Materials and methodology All 33 hospitalised cancer patients received the therapist designed protocol specific to the cancer type. The protocol consisted of breathing exercises range of motion exercises stretching and strengthening exercises. Pre- and post scores of Six Minute Walk Distance 6MWD Karnofsky Performance Status KPS and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy General FACT-G were documented at the beginning and at the end of first 1st week and compared respectively. Results The difference between pre-test and post-test scores of KPS FACT-G Physical Well Being Emotional Well Being component scores was found to be statistically significant with ple0.05 respectively.Conclusion The therapist designed protocol has shown to be effective in enhancing subjectrsquos functional capacity and activity performance as per the results of present experimental study.
A Clinical Review and Emerging Perspectives in Cardiac Practice
Authors: Desai* Nagaraj , C R Venkatesh , Kumar S Sunil
Published: November 2022

Sodium-Glucose Cotransport-2 inhibitors SGLT2 inhibitors are a new class of oral drugs for Type 2 diabetes mellitus T2DM with a unique mechanism of action. The list in this class is growing and includes Canagliflozin Dapagliflozin Empagliflozin Remogliflozin and Sotagliflozin. SGLT2 inhibitors block glucose reabsorption in the proximal convoluted tubule of the kidney. This causes increased glycosuria resulting in improvement in glycaemic control. In humans this transport mechanism is described as the primary mechanism of transportation of glucose in the kidney. It accounts for nearly complete reabsorption of glucose. The SGLT2 inhibitors are effective in reducing not only blood sugars but also Glycated Hemoglobin HbA1C blood pressure and to some extent body weight. Randomized controlled trials have shown SGLT2 inhibitors to be effective in lowering the hospitalization for heart failure progression of renal dysfunction and reducing cardiovascular mortality. The benefits of SGLT2 inhibitors in cardiovascular were seen independent of baseline HbA1C levels and magnitude of HbA1C reduction. Clinical guidelines have implemented and recommended using SGLT2 inhibitors for the treatment of heart failure patients who have left ventricular dysfunction and also with without T2DM. These paradigm shifts highlight their importance in cardiac care for patients with and without T2DM.
Imaging in Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis in COVID-19 Patients - A Retrospective Study
Authors: S Aland* Veeresh , Dhotre Ananth , Kumar Chakit , Patil Santosh
Published: November 2022

Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis ROCM was an emerging threat among patients with Covid-19 during the pandemic year of 2021. Diagnosis of the disease in its early phase was crucial. A study was carried out to evaluate the role of CT and MRI in diagnosing and monitoring the treatment of Rhino-Orbito-Cerebral Mucormycosis and to assess the outcome of the disease. The characteristic imaging findings helped in accurately diagnosing the disease. Some of the key diagnostic findings were involvement of the periantral fat favouring angioinvasive disease and empty turbinate sign correlating pathologically with fungal hyphae. Tiny focal air lucencies within the permeative pattern of bone destruction was exclusively seen in fungal osteomyeltits. Another important feature of the disease seen in our study was ldquopseudo empty sinus signrdquo from mild enlargementwidening of predominantly the ethmoid and sphenoid sinuses due to filling of the sinuses with fungal hyphae. The affected sinuses exhibited signal voidhypointense signal on T2 subtle iso-intense signal on T1 with mild patchy enhancement on the post-contrast study.
Improving household nutrition security and public health in the CARICOM, 2018–2022
Authors: Jones Waneisha , Murphy Madhuvanti M. , Henry Fitzroy , Dunn Leith , Samuels T. Alafia
Published: November 2022

The Caribbean is experiencing a worsening epidemic of obesity and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and it has the worst rates of premature mortality from cardiovascular diseases in the region of the Americas. Creating enabling environments to improve dietary diversity would help reduce obesity and diet-related NCDs. The Improving Household Nutrition Security and Public Health in the CARICOM project aimed to increase dietary diversity in the Caribbean, and to determine and implement effective, gender-sensitive interventions to improve food sovereignty, household food security, and nutrition in CARICOM states. Primary quantitative and qualitative research, scoping reviews, stakeholder engagement, implementation of interventions and dissemination activities were undertaken. This paper describes the overall project design and implementation, discusses challenges and limitations, and presents core achievements to inform further work in Small Island Developing States throughout CARICOM to advance the nutrition agenda in the Caribbean. The results of the project’s research activities are presented in other papers published in this special issue on nutrition security in CARICOM states.
Birds(i)view 'An investigation of synergies between New Zealand avifauna and humans within habitat design'
Authors:   , McCormick Jessica
Published: November 2022

It is naive to think human dominance of the landscape will stop; however, the way in which habitat restoration is implemented can be changed. Humans have forgotten we exist in a world of codependency and interactivity. Within design, ecological functions of place have not been taken into full consideration or disregarded completely, creating negative impacts to all involved. There is a growing need to find a balance between conservation and landscape architecture to therefore incorporate the wider environment into everyday interactions. Not only does this have an effective impact on connectivity, it reintroduces the opportunity for humans to engage with species and create an extension of identity other than oneself. In a world currently facing a climate change emergency, focus on restoring species habitats has become a strong component within landscape architecture although emphasis on human use of these places has been forgotten. This research examines synergies of habitat and human usewithin the Wellington town belt and experimentally build from the findings to re-imagine a middle ground of conversation and urban design. With aims to apply landscape knowledge to enhance human interaction with native New Zealand bird species, whilst also inspiring border thinking of ecology.
How Can I Identify and Mitigate the Ways in Which I Contribute to Ongoing Inequalities and Oppressions in My Music Therapy Practice?
Authors:   , O'Connor Chris
Published: November 2022

This action-based research has focused on my practice as a student music therapist working across several placements with a broad range of clients. The research question is: “How can I identify and mitigate the ways in which I contribute to ongoing inequalities and oppressions in my music therapy practice?” Across the first two cycles of an Action Research process, I saw that if I was going to be causing harm it was in areas where I hadn’t thought to look and had unidentified assumptions, so I found practical areas of focus. I identified potential sites of ongoing oppression and inequality in my unexamined ableism and privilege. Via an examination of physical touch in my practice, and by connecting with my Pākehā identity, I found various ways of mitigating these unintended harms. In Action Cycle Three I embraced my creative process, discovering new and novel elements within the familiar, repetitive, and predictable dimensions of my practice. I developed an awareness of the importance of context around my learning and was able to scrutinize my practice more fully. In my music therapy practice I want to urgently address the ever-present danger of systemic oppressions and inequalities creeping into my thinking and practice. I acknowledge that the limited scope of this research could not include examinations of gender, class, and other domains of possible harm, and that due to the highly reflective nature of this research, these findings apply to me alone. Yet I am excited to investigate how exploring creative research techniques might aid us in mitigating the perils of unintended harm for music therapists and students.
Development of neuro-fuzzy models for predicting shear behavior of rock joints
Authors: Dantas Neto Silvrano , Albino Matheus , Leite Ana , Abreu Ammanda
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this article is to present predictive models of dilation and shear stress of rock discontinuities by applying the neuro-fuzzy technique, which uses a) the high capacity of artificial neural networks (ANN) to understand and to model complex multivariate phenomena, and b) the concepts of fuzzy sets theory to consider the variability of the input parameters in the proposed models’ responses. To develop the proposed models, experimental results were obtained from large-scale direct shear tests performed on different types of rock discontinuities and boundary conditions. The input variables of the proposed neuro-fuzzy models are the normal boundary stiffness, the ratio of fill thickness to asperity height, the initial normal stress, the joint roughness coefficient, the uniaxial compressive strength of the intact rock, the basic friction angle of the intact rock, the friction angle of the infill, and the shear displacement. The proposed models for dilation and shear stress provided results that fitted satisfactorily the experimental data, and the analyses of their performances indicated that they can represent the influence of the input variables on the shear behavior parameters of the rock discontinuities. The results from the neuro-fuzzy systems developed are also closer to the experimental data than those estimated by using traditional analytical methodologies existing in Rock Mechanics. This occurs because once considering the uncertainty of the input data, a more representative shear behavior prediction can be made by the neuro-fuzzy models.
Study of the behavior of an instrumented soil nail wall in Salvador-Brazil
Authors: Delmondes Filho André , Cavalcante Erinaldo , Cardoso Júnior Carlos , Cavalcanti Júnior Demóstenes
Published: November 2022

This paper aims to analyze the behavior of a soil-nailed excavation located in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Numerical stress-strain modeling was conducted, using finite element method. The horizontal displacement profiles obtained for the wall face in the numerical analysis presented a good correlation compared to field instrumentation monitoring with inclinometers. The results showed that the magnitude of the maximum numerical and experimental displacements was lower than the simplified models recommended by international manuals and technical literature. However, the monitoring data was compatible with other cases of instrumented nailed excavations in silt-sandy soil in the city of Salvador. Numerical models also adequately represented the distribution of tensile forces in nails. The maximum tensile forces observed numerically were smaller than those calculated using analytical methods. It was emphasized that the results of field monitoring and numerical models correspond to a stage immediately after the end of the retaining structure execution, not considering the evolution of deformations in long term.
A cross-sectional study determining the relationship between eating and drinking skills and functional independence levels of patients with cerebral palsy
Authors: Sirzai Hulya , Dundar Emine Ahi
Published: November 2022

Background/Aim: In cerebral palsy (CP), drinking/eating disorders are considered common. To evaluate these disorders, a very detailed and lengthy evaluation is required. Few tools are available to identify children who need to be evaluated. This study determined whether the functional independence level of children with CP is sufficient to predict their drinking/eating skills and to determine the relationship between this functional level and these skills.

Methods: A total of 105 children with CP aged 4–8 years participated in a cross-sectional study in our outpatient clinic. Functional classification was assigned using the Gross Motor Function Classification System and Manuel Ability Classification System (GMFCS and MACS, respectively). For a functional assessment of daily life, the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) was performed by asking a relative of the child. The Eating and Drinking Abilities Classification System (EDACS) level was added to the study after asking the caregivers of the patients for eating/drinking evaluations.

Results: According to the current results, we found a negative correlation between EDACS and PEDI scores. As the EDACS grade increased, the PEDI subscale and total scores decreased in a statistically significant manner (P < 0.001), while the GMFCS and MACS scale increased statistically (P < 0.001). As the PEDI subscale and total scores increased, the levels of GMFCS and MACS decreased statistically significantly (P < 0.001).

Conclusions: The performances of children with CP in terms of activities of daily living are closely related to their performance in eating/drinking activities. If children are independent in their mobility, social functions, and daily self-care, they are also more independent in terms of eating/drinking.
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on births: A university hospital experience
Authors: Yildiz Caglar , Celikgun Serkan , Kurt Begum , Mutlu Selin , Ucku Serife Reyhan
Published: November 2022

Background/Aim: Many studies have focused on assessing the effects of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) on the general population, but insufficient data concerning the impact on vulnerable populations, such as pregnant women, are available. The aim of this study was to compare the results of births before and during the pandemic in terms of maternal and newborn health and to determine the effect of the pandemic on such births.
Methods: The population of this descriptive, retrospective cohort study consisted of women who gave birth in Sivas Cumhuriyet University Hospital Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic between 01.03.2019–31.08.2019 and 01.03.2020–31.08.2020. No sample selection was made. As birth characteristics, the total and average number of births per month, the week of birth, whether there was a preterm birth, and the mode of delivery were evaluated. Age, number of pregnancies and births were evaluated as maternal characteristics. The birth weight and height of the newborn, number of babies with low birth weight, presence of stillbirth, Apgar 0 and 5 minute scores, and birth complications were evaluated as birth outcomes. Countable data were expressed as numbers and percentages and measurement data as mean, standard deviation, and minimum and maximum values. Inter-period means were compared with the t-test, nominal data were compared with the chi-squared test, and P < 0.05 was considered significant.
Results: It was observed that a 22.1% increase in the number of births during the pandemic period (n = 685) occurred when compared with the pre-pandemic period (n = 561). The difference in the increase in the number of births in both periods was not statistically significant (P = 0.153). The birth patterns, gender of the newborns, and the birth rates, including low birth weights, were similar during both periods. Gravidity and parity averages and minimum–maximum values were similar in both periods. When the weeks of gestation at birth were compared, it was observed that births occurred in the months before the pandemic, on average, during earlier gestational weeks. The number of births with fetal anomalies and stillbirths were compared, and it was found that the number of cases seen in both periods were similar.
Conclusion: In this study, the characteristics and results of the pre-pandemic and pandemic periods were found to be similar.
Interacción matemática para el control de desperdicios de bloques y cemento en la construcción de una vivienda
Authors: Ortiz Aguirre Isaakc Junior
Published: November 2022

En una construcción existen varios tipos de desperdicios y uno de ellos son los desperdicios por inventario, hay unos que se los puede disminuir con un control durante la ejecución y otro que, desde la planificación muchas veces la base es en la experticia del constructor y se adaptan indicadores como exactos y por la experiencia adquirida se genera un sesgo debido a la excesiva aceptación de los mismos ya sea de manera experimental o simplemente se aceptan los indicadores, la ficha técnica de los materiales. La presente investigación detallará valores de excesos de costos y cantidad de los materiales cemento y bloques que al momento de hacer proforma o compra dependen de la cantidad comercial más que de la cantidad a utilizar, para lo cual se determinarán cantidades fijadas en función de rendimientos que se indican en fichas técnicas de cada material versus la cantidad comercial a comprar que por lo general será la cantidad a utilizar redondeada y elevada a un valor comercial. Los resultados esperados serán la de determinar los excesos en costos y cantidades mediante parámetros de control de rendimientos de los materiales mencionados mediante una interacción matemática ajustando a los valores redondeados y así obtener nuevos rendimientos para establecer el exceso en cantidades y posteriormente reflejados en costos para los r ubros que contienen dichos materiales.
RESEARCH ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE "ONE-STOP" ELDERLY CARE SERVICE CASE STUDY OF THAILAND
Authors: Sun Fangmiao , Bi Chuanchen
Published: November 2022

The pace of population aging in China is accelerating. According to the data from World Population Prospects, issued by the United Nations, the proportion of China's aging population with the age over 65 will double from 2010 to 2030, and the aging population will account for more than one fourth of the total population in 2050. The population aging will not only bring challenges to the elderly care, but also influence the economy, as well as various aspects of the society. The new mode of the "one-stop" elderly care service promotes the effective matching between the supply and demand of elderly care service from three major sectors of intelligent equipment, online platform and software, and offline service system. This paper mainly deeply analyzes related policies of the elderly care service, relevant academic papers and conference materials issued by domestic and foreign experts and scholars, in combination with Thailand's environment, medical care, services, consumption, etc. to have a detailed introduction to Thailand's elderly care service. Similar to China, Thailand is also a developing country and shares a great similarity with China. In the meanwhile, China is also a populous country. The study of Thailand's elderly care service can provide some suggestions and choices for China's retired groups.
Constituição de uma equipe CIPA no IFPR Campus Curitiba
Authors: Gomes André Lang Cardoso , Rosa Eloir da , Paula Anjor Mujica de , Silva Frederico Fonseca da
Published: November 2022

om base em alguns trabalhos já orientados na área de segurança do trabalho do curso de Gestão Pública do IFPR - Campus Curitiba, e outros estudos especializados na área, este trabalho de conclusão de curso procurou pesquisar e comentar, a necessidade da constituição de um grupo de pessoas (CIPA) tendo em vistas, a intervenção nos diversos assuntos inerentes a segu- rança do trabalho no IFPR - Instituto Federal do Paraná - Campus Curitiba. Para tanto, inicialmente apresenta o que é uma CIPA, de acordo com os aspectos legais previstos na NR-05 do Ministério do Trabalho. Em seguida, faz-se um pré-dimensionamento para uma visualização do número de integrantes necessários para compor a equipe de segurança, em função do grau de risco e do número de pessoas encontradas nesse espaço de trabalho. Por último, são apresentadas as considerações finais do estudo.
O planejamento e a reeducação financeira na vida pessoal
Authors: Silva Alan de Oliveira da , Silva Rafael dos Santos , Silva Frederico Fonseca da , Fernandes Alexandre Machado
Published: November 2022

O trabalho sobre planejamento e reeducação financeira na vida pessoal tem como objetivo, saber qual é o impacto que a falta de um planejamento financeiro acarreta para as pessoas físicas, identificando as características que envolvam, descrevendo os fatores que influenciam as decisões através de estudos com pesquisadores renomados na área de planejamento financeiro, além de pesquisas feitas com diversas pessoas na cidade de Foz do Iguaçu (PR) através de questionários, obtendo assim resultados dos quais muitos já era esperado como as projeções financeiras que são feitas mensalmente, enquanto que o ideal é fazê-la no mínimo de seis meses a um ano. E outros dos quais os surpreenderam, pois apesar da maioria dos entrevistados saberem e/ou ter noção sobre o que é um planejamento financeiro a maioria deles não o coloca em pratica deixando evidenciado assim, as dificuldades em tratar deste assunto. Expondo a falta de orientação que cada pessoa tem, quando o assunto é finanças. O trabalho também tem como propósito apresentar soluções como reeducação financeira para que assim, a população em geral, possa ver qual é o erro geralmente cometido e possa se reeducar, tentando assim melhorar suas finanças.
Reabilitação e reintegração de pessoas em situação de rua na sociedade Brasileira
Authors: Correia Idelmara Silva , Silva Frederico Fonseca da , Paula Anjor Mujica de , Pacheco. Pedro Antonio Bittencourt
Published: November 2022

A utilização das práticas de governança corporativa vem fazendo parte das empresas, tornando-se uma importante fer- ramenta para gestão empresarial. Deste modo, o objetivo principal do estudo foi analisar a importância da aplicabilidade da Governan- ça Corporativa na gestão de empresas rurais, ou seja, no agrone- gócio, no contexto da economia atual. A pesquisa foi realizada atra- vés de revisão bibliográfica. Ao final, conclui-se que a Governança Corporativa contribui para a boa gestão do agronegócio, porém, é necessário que o empresário esteja flexível as mudanças, pois com a aplicação da governança corporativa, percebeu-se os benefícios da adoção das boas práticas, contribuindo com a perenidade do ne- gócio. Ressalta-se o sobre a necessidade de se adaptar diante da velocidade das inovações no mercado atual, globalizado, utilizando da tecnologia e diminuindo as distâncias, deixando de existir então o perfil conservador na gestão do agronegócio.
Rasch rating scale analysis of the survey of attitudes toward statistics
Authors: Akour Mutasem Mohammad
Published: November 2022

Students in every discipline in higher education take at least one course in statistics. Therefore, it is necessary to enhance students’ understanding of statistics and their achievement in such courses by considering several factors that might contribute to this enhancement. Students’ attitudes toward statistics are a critical factor that influences their performance in statistics courses, and thus an accurate measurement of attitudes is needed. The survey of attitudes toward statistics (SATS-36) is widely used in measuring attitudes toward statistics; thus, it is important to ensure that its items accurately assess this construct. Therefore, the purpose of the current study was to validate this survey when administered to a convenience sample of 423 university students. Using the Rasch rating scale model, the current study examined the dimensionality, item fit to the Rasch model, item and person reliabilities, functionality of response categories, and distribution of the SATS-36 items along the attitudes toward statistics continuum.

The findings revealed excellent item and person reliabilities (greater than 0.90) and the uni-dimensionality of the survey. Additionally, all items were closely aligned with the respondents, and the response categories were well-functioning as each category had more than 10 observations and outfit statistics were all low. However, some improvements were suggested. All items on the effect subscale and some others from different subscales need to be altered in content, deleting three items (two from the value subscale and one from the difficulty subscale) and adding more items to have a better distribution of items along the continuum. Finally, the number of response categories is recommended to be reduced to five instead of seven to have a more efficient rating scale. The findings of the current study imply that even though great care has been taken in the development of this survey, examining the quality of its items and the utility of its rating scale in new settings, and using different validation approaches is necessary.
Incidence of Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Meta-Analysis
Authors: Wang Xiaotao , Lei Li , Deng Peng
Published: November 2022

Objective: To systematically evaluate the incidence of COPD with anxiety and depression in the past 5 years.

Methods: The databases of CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, CBM, PubMed, WebofScience, TheCochraneLibrary and EMbase were searched by computer. The study type was cross-sectional study or other types of study that included baseline data. Outcome indicators included the incidence of anxiety or depression; The cross-sectional study evaluation scale recommended by AHRQ was used to evaluate the quality of the included literature, and StataSE 16 was used to complete the meta-analysis.

Results: A total of 35 literatures were included, including 27 Chinese literatures and 9 English literatures. Meta-analysis results showed that: The overall incidence of COPD combined with anxiety or depression was 50.00%, the overall incidence of COPD combined with anxiety was 40%, the incidence of COPD combined with depression was 42%, and the incidence of COPD combined with anxiety and depression was 20%.

Conclusion: The incidence of COPD combined with anxiety and depression is high. Clinicians and patients' families should pay attention to COPD, and the psychological problems of patients, and prevent the occurrence of anxiety and depression.
Reading and Writing Ability of Dyslexic Students Through Simultaneous Multisensory Teaching (SMT) Method
Authors: Nirmala Sri Dewi , Ong Eng Tek , Thoe Ng Khar , Anggoro Subuh
Published: November 2022

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study is to analyze the use of the Simultaneous Multisensory Teaching method (SMT) on improving reading and writing skills of dyslexic students . Students with dyslexia in addition to having difficulty in writing, also generally have difficulty in reading and mentioning a letter, word, and sentence, and often reverse in writing and mentioning letters. One of the methods recommended by International Dyslexia Association (IDA) in improving reading and writing skills of dyslexic students is the Simultaneous Multisensory Teaching (SMT) method. SMT is a special method for students with dyslexia. The learning process goes through special stages to develop students' abilities by optimizing several senses in an integrated manner. The subjects in this study were single participants, namely students with dyslexia with the initials AMJ , who were Grade IV students at SDN 1 Pasirlangkap, Cikidang District, Sukabumi Regency . This research uses an approach qualitative with descriptive method . Data collection techniques using interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis techniques consist of: 1) data reduction, 2) data presentation, and 3) drawing conclusions. The results showed that gradually the students' reading and writing abilities began to improve by using the SMT method . The ability to recognize letters that are often confused has begun to be mastered, both in pronunciation while reading and writing. Similarly, reading and writing words and sentences, there has been a change compared to the initial observations, which tend to have a lot of writing errors. Based on this, it can be concluded that the use of the SMT method can improve the reading and writing skills of dyslexic students.
The Effect of Fermentation Time on Product Quality of Starfruit Juice Probiotic Drinks with Starter Culture L. plantarum B1765
Authors: Islahah Nur , Wikandari Prima R
Published: November 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of fermentation time on microbiological (total lactic acid bacteria), chemistry (pH, total titrated acid) and organoleptic (color, aroma, and flavor) qualities of the product of the starfruit (Averrhoa carambola L.) probiotic juice drink cultured by L. plantarum B1765. L. plantarum B1765 had been studied has potency as probiotics candidate. The fermentation time used is 0, 6, 18, and 24 hours. Total lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are tested by the total plate count (TPC) method, pH tested with a pH meter, total titrable acidity (TTA) tested with acid-base titration, and organoleptic tested by the hedonic scale method. The length time of fermentation affects the total lactic acid bacteria (LAB), pH, and TTA and shows a significant difference up to 18 hours of fermentation. Total BAL increased from 1.08 × 108 to 4.20 × 108 CFU/ml. pH dropped from 3.80 to 3.18. TTA increased from 0.44% to 0.81%. The organoleptic test shows the level of preference for the color, aroma, and flavor at the best fermentation time for 18 hours with a successive value of 3.20; 3.20; and 3.30 with the like category. The starfruit juice fermented by L. plantarum B1765 is potencial as a probiotic agent drink.