bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DIAGNOSTIC VALUE OF SYSTEMIC IMMUNE–INFLAMMATION INDEX (SIII) IN ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE
Authors: ÇAKIR Adem , ŞENER Kemal , GÜVEN Ramazan
Published: March 2023

Background: Calculated based on platelet, neutrophil and lymphocyte counts, the systemic immune-inflammation index is thought to be associated with many malignancies in the literature. Despite the existing investigations on its diagnostic value, there have been no clear results reported regarding its diagnostic value in stroke patients. The current study is therefore intended to demonstrate the diagnostic value of the systemic immune-inflammation index and its prognostic value in cases of acute ischemic stroke. Materials and Methods: A total of 150 cases of acute stroke and a control group of 150 individuals were retrospectively examined. The data recorded for each case included age, gender, history, vital findings, NIHSS, SIII, and outcome. Results: In the current study, the group of stroke patients had significantly higher SIII than the control group. According to the diagnostic examinations, in stroke, the diagnostic value of SIII was greater than that of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio at a statistically significant level. The present study also found that, compared to the SIII, the (Lymphocyte x Platelet)/Neutrophil ratio (called the novel SIII) had a higher statistical significance in diagnosing the stroke and predicting early hospital mortality. Conclusions: The SIII can be a good marker for both diagnostic evaluation and for predicting early hospital mortality in stroke cases. Additionally, it is approved to be a useful index since it can be calculated inexpensively and easily.
The effects of task difficulty on gaze behaviour during landing with visual flight rules in low-time pilots
Authors: Ayala Naila , Zafar Abdullah , Kearns Suzanne , Irving Elizabeth , Cao Shi , Niechwiej-Szwedo Ewa
Published: March 2023

Eye movements have been used to examine the cognitive function of pilots and understand how information processing abilities impact performance. Traditional and advanced measures of gaze behaviour effectively reflect changes in cognitive load, situational awareness, and expert-novice differences. However, the extent to which gaze behaviour changes during the early stages of skill development has yet to be addressed. The current study investigated the impact of task difficulty on gaze behaviour in low-time pilots (N=18) while they completed simulated landing scenarios. An increase in task difficulty resulted in longer fixation of the runway, and a reduction in the stationary gaze entropy (gaze dispersion) and gaze transition entropy (sequence complexity). These findings suggest that pilots’ gaze became less complex and more focused on fewer areas of interest when task difficulty increased. Additionally, a novel approach to identify and track instances when pilots restrict their attention outside the cockpit (i.e., gaze tunneling) was explored and shown to be sensitive to changes in task difficulty. Altogether, the gaze-related metrics used in the present study provide valuable information for assessing pilots gaze behaviour and help further understand how gaze contributes to better performance in low-time pilots.
Temel Eğitimde Ana fikir Öğretimi Uygulamaları
Authors: KIRNIK Dilek , ERDEM İlhan
Published: March 2023

Bir metnin özü, yazarın vermek istediği ileti veya öğüt olarak açıklanan ana fikir, metnin kök düşüncesidir. Yardımcı fikir ise metindeki bir paragrafa ya da bölüme ait olan ve ana fikri besleyen düşüncelerdir. Bir metnin ana fikrini ve yardımcı fikirlerini belirleme kazanımı, temel eğitim düzeyinde öğretilmeye başlanmaktadır. Öğrenciler bir metnin ana fikrini ve yardımcı fikirlerini belirlemede zaman zaman zorlanmaktadır. Metnin anlaşılırlığını artırmak, metnin ana fikrini ve yardımcı fikirlerini bulmayı kolaylaştırmak için çeşitli öğrenme stratejileri kullanılmaktadır. Okunan veya dinlenilen içeriklerin okuma/dinleme öncesi, sırası ve sonrası aşamalarında uygulanan stratejiler, bireyin anlama becerilerini artırmaktadır. Bu araştırmanın amacı, örgütleme stratejileri kullanılarak hazırlanan uygulamaların öğrencilerin ana fikir bulma becerilerine yönelik başarılarına etkisini belirlemektir. Uygulama okulu olarak seçilen bir ilkokulun 4. sınıfındaki öğrencileri ile yürütülen bu çalışma, karma desene göre kurgulanmıştır. Örneklem grubu ölçüt örnekleme yöntemine göre seçilmiştir. Uygulama sınıfı seçilirken “ilkokul 4. sınıf öğrencisi olma, ana fikir bulma konusuna zorlanma ve araştırmaya katılmaya gönüllü olma” kriterleri belirlenmiştir. Öğrenme stratejilerinden örgütleme stratejilerine göre hazırlanan ders planlarında öyküleyici ve bilgilendirici metinler kullanılmıştır. 15 hafta süren araştırmada elde edilen veriler analiz edilerek yorumlanmıştır. Örgütleme stratejilerinin kullanımıyla yapılan öğretim sonucunda öğrencilerin ana fikir ve yardımcı fikir bulma düzeylerinde ilerleme olmuştur.
Effective Use of Various Active Learning Techniques for the Course Automation and Control Engineering
Authors:   MKSSS’s Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune, Bewoor Anand , Kadam Himani ,   MKSSS’s Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune, Agavekar Rujuta ,   MKSSS’s Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune, Bhore Poonam ,   MKSSS’s Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune
Published: March 2023

Outcome in the traditional setting of chalkboard teaching, students tends to remain in the passive mode and do not actively participate in the teaching and learning process. As a result of this, they may lose interest in the course content and conceptual understanding declines. It directly impacts their performance in the examination. With the use of active learning strategies, the subject teacher plays the role of facilitator and creates a conducive environment for students to actively participate in the teaching learning process. This paper discusses effective use of various active learning techniques implemented for the course of ‘Automation and Control Engineering’ for Third year undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Program at CCEW. Techniques such as expert lecture, open ended assignments, YouTube video for animation were employed for content delivery in theory as well as laboratory sessions. Performance evaluation was carried out by using techniques such as google quizzes and group activity on hydraulic and pneumatic trainer kit. Students' perceptions about the implementation of these active learning techniques are studied and analyzed which are reported in this paper. It is observed that as the results of this implementation students' overall understanding of the course content is enhanced. Keywords— Active Learning; Demo Based Exam; Open Ended Assignment; Oral Exam; Quizzes.
Project Based Learning as an Active Learning Strategy in Engineering Education
Authors:   MKSSS’s Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune 52, Upadhye Dr.Vaishali , Madhe Dr. Swati ,   MKSSS’s Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune 52, Joshi Dr.Atul ,   MKSSS’s Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune 52
Published: March 2023

Things done are better remembered than things that are just heard or seen. In Project based learning pedagogy, the course content is delivered by assigning problem statements pertaining to real life situations to a group of students. For the assessment and evaluation of the course, the students have to give a presentation and a demo of the solution for the given problem at the end of course. So the students get sufficient time to work on the solution for the given problem. However, the work of the students is regularly monitored which helps in refining the proposed solution, looking for alternative solutions etc. In the process of solving these problem statements, the students apply the knowledge they have gained in various courses they have undertaken. In this process, the problem solving skills and employability of the students is greatly enhanced. In this paper, the authors have implemented project based learning pedagogy for two third year courses in Instrumentation Engineering Curriculum. The paper describes the aptness of this teaching pedagogy for the selected courses, activity planning, formulation of problem statements, progress reviews, and feedback. Through this activity, the authors found out that technical and nontechnical skills of the students were greatly enhanced. Technical skills like, Problem formulation, System designing, etc are developed among the students. Effective communication, working in a team, developing a multidisciplinary approach, finance related planning are some of the non-technical skills found to be cultivated among the students. This ultimately develops life learning ability among the students. Keywords—Employability; Lifelong learning; Outcome based education; Project based learning; Skill enhancement.
BodhiTree – An Effective Learning Management System for Implementing Active Learning Strategies
Authors:   MKSSS’s Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Chaware Parag , Agavekar Rujuta ,   MKSSS’s Cummins College of Engineering for Women
Published: March 2023

The prime challenge faced in the pandemic and post pandemic period is involving students in active learning. In the absence of physical classes, learning Management System (LMS) is the only option for implementing active learning strategies. BodhiTree is an open-source online learning platform developed by IIT Bombay and endorsed by AICTE to empower teachers to conduct online classes and later even regular physical classes via flipped mode. Authors have used the platform for teaching learning of the subject heat transfer for undergraduate engineering program at third year level. The present article discusses the implementation of BodhiTree for teaching of the said course. The process of teaching a course using the platform from enrollment to the assessment and publishing grades of the student who appeared for the course is outlined in the present article. The article also discusses the convenience and features of BodhiTree over other free active learning platforms and the limitations faced by the authors during its implementation. The comparative assessment of course outcomes’ attainment levels show that, implementation of BodhiTree has resulted in better understanding of fundamental concepts by the students. BodhiTree is found to be the most user-friendly active learning platform for teaching undergraduate courses. Keywords—Active Learning Strategy, LMS, BodhiTree, Course Outcomes
Assessment System or Method for Developing Attitude Competency and Mindset of learners
Authors:   Department of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, MIT Academy of Engineering, Pune, Gijare Vaibhav V , Kasturiwale Hemant P ,   Department of Electronics Engineering, Thakur College of Engineering and Technology, Mumbai
Published: March 2023

The process of identifying, collecting and interpreting information about students' learning is known as Assessment. To evaluate, measure, and document the students’ learning various methods and tools of Assessment can be used. It basically improves learning and also directs the ongoing teaching and learning process. Assessment system can help to develop attitude competency and mindset of the students. This paper discusses on the design and assessment system or method for developing attitude competency and mindset of learners discusses attitude competency, various competencies, competency based system of assessment (CBA), Competency-based assessment tools (CBT), and outcome of competency-based assessment (CBA). Key Words: Assessment, CBA, CBT, competency, mindset.
Three-pronged (3P) Approach to Strengthen Feedback Mechanism in Engineering Education
Authors:   Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology Chitkara University, Punjab, India, Khurana Meenu , Manuja Manoj ,   Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology Chitkara University, Punjab, India
Published: March 2023

Abstract: Effectiveness in teaching-learning process and attainment of program outcomes are the areas for which educational institutes are largely accountable. Internal feedback mechanism is the key to enhance the quality of teaching-learning process thereby contributing towards attainment of program outcomes and hence important for the growth of institute. This mechanism should be strong enough for receiving adequate information from stakeholders to help in tweaking or improving the processes. Feedback from students has been a common mechanism being followed in the educational institutes. Also, the industry feedback is considered for curriculum revision. In this paper we will discuss about threepronged (3P) approach for such a feedback mechanism. Three prongs in this approach are the closed loop feedback mechanism, sensitizing students about the importance of feedback and agility in feedback process. Designing feedback and analyzing the feedback received from all the sources in tandem is the backbone of this approach and has been discussed in detail in this paper. The paper presents case study of implementation of proposed 3P approach to enhance the students' learning of computer programming course. Keywords: feedback, teaching-learning process, feedback design, feedback analysis, agility
Case Studies on Impact of HRM Practices on Organizational Performance in Educational Institutes
Authors:   Department of Humanities & Social Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, Mishra Angurbala , Biswal Subhasmita ,   Department of Humanities & Social Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Published: March 2023

Abstract : Objective : The study is to address the human resource practices and their direct impact on organizational performance at educational institutes. Methods : This case study was undertaken over six months through a series of visits to the different sites (n=45) in Odisha, India, and a structured questionnaire to assess the whole process of this research. Results : The maximum correlation (r =0.727) has existed between performance appraisal and organizational performance. The highest positive correlation value between performance appraisal and organizational performance in the correlation matrix clarifies that the authorities are required to focus on performance appraisal for fabulous organizational performance. Keywords: Organizational Performance, HRM, Performance Appraisal, Training, and Development
Top-Down Learning Pedagogy for Real Time Embedded System Design
Authors:   Professor, Department of Bio Medical Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr.Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai.Tamil Nadu., Banu N.M.Masoodu , Sujithra T. ,   Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka., Anne Kotteswar Rao ,   Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education. Krishnankoil, Srivilliputhur. Tamil Nadu.
Published: March 2023

Abstract : This paper presents an innovative pedagogical approach for average learners to implement projects by effectively fitting their knowledge in solving real-world problems. In particular, it concentrates on embedded systems and embedded signal processing as the current world is experiencing through digital era. Even though both courses are taught, only less numbers of students are opting for embedded projects due to fear of coding and lack of fitting their knowledge appropriately. The focus of this study is to make students to come out of fear by following top-down teaching learning methodology for the design and implementation of Electro Cardio Gram (ECG) data acquisition system. Accordingly, initial interest has been generated by taking the students to the hospital where doctors acquire ECG routinely for their patients and do Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) to observe the spectrum for diagnosis purpose. Every real time system uses high level language for implementation. However, noncomputer science students always found it difficult. In order to make the students to come out of fear, simple scripting language MATLAB was tried first. MATLAB coding demo was given to observe the waveforms and an exercise was made to correlate with actual workplace. After interest creation phase, the relationship has been established between the practical they did and the workplace instrument. In the final stage, their learning process was activated by applying inquiry-based (Masoodhu Banu et al. (2020)) learning. Once the quest for real time implementation was created, it was observed that the student's curiosity was increased enormously and was instituted to be effective coders in solving real time applications with more confidence Keywords: Top-Down learning, Bottom-up learning, ECG, Active learning, embedded system
Roadmap to inclusive curriculum: a step towards Multidisciplinary Engineering Education for holistic development
Authors:   Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India, Shukla Balvinder , Soni K.M. ,   Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India, Sujatha R. ,   Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India, Hasteer Nitasha ,   Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India
Published: March 2023

Abstract : One of the key aspects to measure the prosperity of any nation in this global economy can be its leadership in technology & innovation. Engineering is applied everywhere; from the design and development of novel products and processes to providing solutions to complex challenges. Engineering education is therefore of key significance to a growing economy. With a prime focus on improving qual i ty and providing hol i sti c development of learners, developments are taking place worldwide in Engineering education & research. The term 'learners' indicate students and has been used interchangeably in the entire script. Purpose: National Education Policy 2020 of the Government of India proposed reforms to the existing education framework of the country and emphasized on introducing multidisciplinary undergraduate programmes with multiple exit options. This study proposes an inclusive curriculum with different course types from multiple disciplines for anundergraduate engineering programme and articulates the relevance of the framework to foster holistic development. Research Methodology: The study incorporates a structured design approach where inputs from senior leaders of 60 Universities offering undergraduate programmes formed the basis of the preliminary work. The academic framework was designed under the regulations and guidelines of the statutory body for t echni ca l programmes. On succ essful implementation, a research instrument was administered to a cohort of learners of an undergraduate engineering programme, and the data collected was then analysed. Findings: From the findings, we infer that a multidisciplinary engineering programme would enhance research skills and enable the learners to selfmanage to a great extent along with developing their critical thinking skills. The results are statistically significant with p<0.05. Implications of the Study: This study would help Universities and Higher Education Institutions to explore the possibilities of provisioning courses from diversified disciplines in an Engineering curriculum to promote multi-disciplinarity. The findings from the study would be beneficial to the learners to realize the potential of multidisciplinary education and accordingly pursue their career aspirations. The studyprovides an insight into competencies to be developed through the framework of a four-year undergraduate engineering programme thereby enabling Industry practitioners to reorient the job roles that thrive in the future. Keywords: Multidisciplinary Education; academic curriculum; holistic education; Engineering Framework; Learners.
Improving Teaching Learning with Development of Virtual Laboratory
Authors:   MBA and ETC Department, Rajarambapu Institute of Technology,, Desa Seema , Awati Jayashree ,   MBA and ETC Department, Rajarambapu Institute of Technology,, Waghmode Manisha ,   Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Institute of Management Studies & Research, Navi Mumbai. Maharashtra, India
Published: March 2023

The pandemic Covid-19 has brought a change in the education significantly. As we all know that Education Industry was the drastically hit industry in the service sector. The future of education completely depends upon experiential learning. Now the students can find their courses and books online where they can study as per their own schedule. In these times of need, online learning tools emerged as a boon. In this regard the department tried to design and implement a web- based simulation models under Virtual BIZ & Investment Lab for the student Learners. This paper talks about the benefits of Virtual lab and how it will expose the student learners to real world problem solving and decision making issues to make them industry ready. Keywords- Virtual lab, Industry Ready, Education, Teaching, Learning.
Un modelo ecológico de la intención de deserción en estudiantes universitarios durante la pandemia por covid-19
Authors: Navarro-Roldán Claudia Patricia , Mateus Gómez Sandra Milena , Avedaño Soto Helmer Andrés
Published: March 2023

Objetivo: Analizar la intención deserción de los estudiantes universitarios tras seis meses de confinamiento en casa durante la pandemia por covid-19 a partir de un modelo ecológico.
 
Método: Estudio transversal no experimental con un muestreo intencional de 1011 estudiantes universitarios activos durante 2020. Con edades comprendidas entre los 18 y los 54 años (M = 22,6; DE = 4,8; mujeres = 438). Los estudiantes respondieron el cuestionario de abandono universitario para estudiantes, la Escala de Depresión, Ansiedad y Estrés, la Escala de Miedo de covid-19, la Escala de Síndrome de Ansiedad de covid-19 y el cuestionario de Satisfacción con los cambios académicos. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo y multivariante de los datos.
 
Resultados: El modelo explica el 28 % de la varianza de la intención de deserción entre los estudiantes universitarios durante el confinamiento por covid-19 (sensibilidad = 86,8 %). La insatisfacción ante los cambios académicos es el principal predictor del modelo (OR = 0,960; IC 95 % [0,950, 0,959). Otros predictores significativos son las interacciones positivas y negativas (i.e., en el entorno familiar, social y académico), los síntomas emocionales negativos, la ansiedad ante la covid-19, ser mayor, estudiar en una universidad privada y tener un familiar diagnosticado con covid-19.
 
Conclusiones: Los cambios en el macrosistema (i.e., el confinamiento en el hogar y las clases en línea) durante los primeros seis meses de la pandemia por covid-19 modificaron la interacción de los estudiantes con sus sistemas proximales y surgieron nuevos predictores de la intención de abandono (e.g., ansiedad ante la covid-19 y tener un familiar diagnosticado con covid-19), asociados al contexto de confinamiento.
Okul Öncesi Eğitim Alan Çocukların, Öğretmenlerinin ve Ebeveynlerinin Uzaktan Eğitime İlişkin Görüş ve Deneyimleri
Authors: ÖZORUÇ Nuhpelda , DİKİCİ SIĞIRTMAÇ Ayperi
Published: March 2023

Bu araştırmanın amacı okul öncesi eğitim alan çocukların, öğretmenlerinin ve ebeveynlerinin uzaktan eğitim ile ilgili görüşlerinin değerlendirilmesidir. Araştırma, nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden durum çalışması deseninde yürütülmüştür. Araştırmanın katılımcıları amaçlı örnekleme yöntemlerinden maksimum çeşitlilik ile belirlenmiştir. Araştırmanın katılımcıları; devlet okulunda uzaktan okul öncesi eğitim alan 18 çocuk, 23 okul öncesi öğretmeni ve 18 ebeveynden oluşmaktadır. Veriler; çocuk, öğretmen ve ebeveyn için üç ayrı yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu ile elde edilmiş ve bu veriler içerik analizi yöntemiyle çözümlenmiştir. Veriler incelendiğinde uzaktan eğitim sistemine yönelik; öğretmenler ve ebeveynler sağlık, kullanışlılık, esnek program açısından avantajlı yönlerinin olduğunu belirtmiş ancak çocukların sosyalleşmesini olumsuz etkilediğini, etkileşimin sınırlılığı, çocukların etkinliklere aktif katılamaması, teknolojik imkan yetersizliği, teknik aksaklıkların ise dezavantaj olduğunu ifade etmişlerdir. Okul öncesi eğitimde uzaktan eğitime katılan çocuklar; uzaktan eğitim sürecinde en çok annelerinin yardım ettiğini, canlı ders öncesinde hazırlıklar yaptıkları, uzaktan eğitimde genellikle sanat etkinliği, okuma-yazmaya hazırlık etkinlikleri yaptıklarını, Covid-19’un yakınlarına zarar verdiğini ve okula gitmelerine engel olduğunu ifade etmişlerdir. Çocuk, öğretmen ve ebeveyn görüşleri dikkate alındığında uzaktan eğitim programının alt yapı, fırsat eşitsizliği, içerik, materyal anlamında geliştirilmesi, iyileştirilmesi ve güçlendirilmesi gerektiği görülmektedir.
Okul Yöneticilerinin Algıladıkları Dönüşümsel Liderlik Davranışları ile Bireysel Yenilikçilik Düzeyleri Arasındaki İlişki
Authors: AKGÜN Nuri , SARIBUDAK Deniz
Published: March 2023

Bu araştırmanın amacı, ilköğretim okul yöneticilerinin dönüşümcü liderlik davranışları ile bireysel yenilikçilik düzeylerine ilişkin görüşlerini belirleyerek aralarındaki ilişkiyi ortaya koymaktır. Araştırma nicel araştırma yönteminde ve ilişkisel tarama modelindedir. Araştırmanın çalışma evrenini, İstanbul ili Üsküdar ilçesindeki resmi ilk ve ortaokullarda görev yapan 66 okul müdürü oluşturmuştur. Örneklem alınmamıştır. Araştırmada Demografik Bilgiler Formu ile Dönüşümcü Liderlik Ölçeği ve Bireysel Yenilikçilik ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Veriler SPSS 20 programında analiz edilmiştir. Veriler normal dağılım göstermediğinden non-parametrik testlerden Mann-Whitney U testi, ilişkisiz örneklemler için Kruskal-Wallis H testi ve ilişkilerin belirlenmesi için Spearman Rho korelasyon analizi uygulanmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda, yöneticilik süresi bakımından bireysel yenilikçilik alt boyutlarından fikir önderliği ve risk alma boyutlarında anlamlı düzeyde farklılık tespit edilmiştir. İlköğretim okulu yöneticilerinin bireysel yenilikçilik düzeyinde öncü davranışlar sergiledikleri tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca dönüşümcü liderlik ve bireysel yenilikçilik alt boyutları arasında pozitif yönlü anlamlı düzeyde ilişki olduğu ortaya çıkmıştır. Araştırmanın sonuçları ilgili literatür ışığında tartışılmıştır. Okul müdürlerinin risk alma davranışı geliştirebilmeleri için okuldaki çalışma sürelerinin yeniden düzenlenmesi, periyodik olarak yer değiştirmelerinin sağlanması, risk alarak yeniliğe öncü olan müdürlerin ödüllendirilmesi, risk almaktan çekinmelerindeki sebeplerin sorgulanarak bunların giderilmesi için yasal önlemlerin alınması; müdürlerin kendilerini dönüşümcü bir lider olma yönünde geliştirmeleri ve bireysel yenilikçiğe açık olarak astlarına örnek olmaları gerektiği gibi önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
Spectrum, Management, and Outcomes of Abdominal Surgical Emergencies at a Referral Hospital in North West Cameroon
Authors: Titus Ngwa Ebogo Tagang , Liekeh Ntih Mariette , George Ngock Farra Fola , Akayun Sama , Rosine Sena Guylaine , Richie Nzinga Joy , Ndouh Nchufor Roland , Christopher Pisoh Tagnyin
Published: March 2023

Purpose: Abdominal surgical emergencies are a major health burden in low- and middle-income countries where management is often very challenging, and associated with high morbidity and mortality. The spectrum, management, and outcomes of abdominal surgical emergencies needs to be updated.Methods: This was a hospital-based retrospective cross-sectional study carried out in Bamenda, Cameroon over a 2-year period. Records of patients who met the inclusion criteria were reviewed, with pre-, intra- and postoperative data collected and analyzed.Results: There were 207 patients included in this retrospective review (male to female ratio of 1.4:1. The mean age was 47.4 (± 19.4) years. Intestinal obstruction (34.8%) and perforated peptic ulcers (15.5%) were the most common abdominal surgical emergencies. The median delay and interquartile range to presentation and in-hospital delay were 6 (4) days and 8 (12) hours, respectively. The mean length of hospital stay post-surgery was 11days. There were 48.3% of patients who developed a complication; 34.78% were major, 17.9% had an unplanned reoperation, and 15 (7.2%) were readmitted after discharge. The 30-day in hospital mortality was 19.8%. Mortality was independently associated with a high American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score; ASA score > 3, age > 60 years, and referral from other health facilities.Conclusion: Intestinal obstructions from intraperitoneal neoplasm is the most common cause of abdominal surgical emergency in North West Cameroon. Abdominal emergencies here are associated with a very high morbidity and mortality in males > 60 years with an ASA score > 3 and with more than one comorbidity.
Uncommon Mechanism of Mangled Extremity; Three Cases of Rope Entanglement Injury of the Lower Leg
Authors: Noh Minsu , Kyoung Kyu-Hyouck , Kim Sungjeep , Keum Min Ae , Choi Seongho , Choi Kyounghak , Kim Jihoon
Published: March 2023

Rope entanglement injury is a rare entity. Previous reported studies mainly consisted of finger-related injuries. We describe three cases of rope entanglement injury of the lower leg. In the first patient, a belowthe- knee amputation was performed as the primary treatment for unilateral amputated lower limb. In the second patient, a below-the-knee amputation and perineal wound management were simultaneously performed. The third patient had vascular injury combined with internal soft tissue injury without related bone fracture. He suffered serious sequelae from a delay in transfer from a local hospital. Rope entanglement injuries of the lower leg do not present in a consistent manner, and the treatment of accompanying injuries should be considered from an early stage. Care should be taken to ensure that there are no internal injuries missed because the exterior appears to be stable.
Submandibular Injury Caused by the Close-Range Firing of a Military Blank Cartridge Shot
Authors: Kim Hyo Jin , Lee Donghyoun , Lee Kyungwon
Published: March 2023

Few studies have reported injuries caused by a blank cartridge shot (BCS) into the head and neck. We experienced a case of minor injury resulting from BCS (despite the close proximity). The patient was a 20-year-old male soldier who attempted suicide by firing a BCS from a K2 rifle into his mouth. He suffered from skin and soft tissue defect in the submandibular area with burns and minimal bleeding. A computed tomography scan showed subcutaneous emphysema which was suspected to be related to the projectile gas released during the firing of the BCS, and a tiny fragment without hematoma or structure injuries. We closely observed the clinical features including the occurrence of infection and functional abnormalities. The subcutaneous emphysema faded away along with the soft tissue defect. After wound management was completed on the 13th hospital day, the patient was transferred to the Department of Psychiatry without any problems.
Hematoxyllin-Eosin ( HE ) Staining v1
Authors: Halim Freda
Published: March 2023

This is a protocol to stain tissue with Hematoxyllin-Eosin ( HE ) Staining. We use human breast cancer tissue for running this protocol.
Immunohistochemistry for p53 staining in Breast Cancer Tissue v1
Authors: Halim Freda
Published: March 2023

These are protocols used for study of p53 expression differences in Luminal B Her-2 negative patients. The aim of the study is to show p53 expression differences in Luminal B Her-2 negative patients with and without primary endocrine therapy resistance.We used using paraffin sections of 67 samples and stained the slides for p53 expression, using primary antibody Clone DO-7 ( DAKO).
3D Mesh Cleanup Tutorial v1
Authors: G. Clark Elizabeth
Published: March 2023

This is the collection of protocols for developing 3D reconstructions of animals and plants from digitized specimens (see Clark et al. 2023). 3D Object files for use in the protocols are available at https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.21266568
A SIGNIFICÂNCIA ESTATÍSTICA E O USO DO P-VALOR EM PESQUISAS NA SAÚDE: RECOMENDAÇÕES PRÁTICAS
Authors: Figueiredo Filho Dalson , Silva Lucas
Published: March 2023

O p-valor pode ser definido como uma probabilidade que informa o nível de incompatibilidade dos dados observados com um modelo teórico esperado. Por essa razão, atua como um dos principais parâmetros de significância estatística de pesquisas empíricas. Contudo, a utilização incorreta, associada a problemas como viés de publicação e ausência de padrões específicos de reprodutibilidade, tem gerado problemas em áreas do conhecimento. Objetivo do trabalho é discutir aspectos ligados à importância do p-valor nas pesquisas empíricas. O estudo é teórico-reflexivo, baseado nas recomendações da Associação Americana de Estatística sobre a correta interpretação do p-valor. Além disso, discutimos o papel da significância estatística a partir de uma perspectiva empírica. Em particular, o p-valor: (1) não informa a probabilidade de que a hipótese nula é verdadeira; (2) não indica que os resultados foram produzidos aleatoriamente; (3) não estima o tamanho do efeito observado; (4) não mensura a importância substantiva dos resultados; (5) nunca deve ser interpretado sozinho; (6) não deve ser interpretado quando os pressupostos de seu cálculo forem violados e (7) não pode ser interpretado quando se trabalha com a população. A discussão crítica sobre a utilização de testes de significância é sinal de maturidade estatística. Contudo, os pesquisadores não podem decidir sobre como utilizar o p-valor antes de compreenderem integralmente o seu papel na pesquisa empírica.
ARTES VISUAIS E SÍNDROME DE DOWN NA UFPB
Authors: Da Costa Robson Xavier , Dos Santos Márcio Soares
Published: March 2023

Este artigo objetiva analisar as ações do Projeto Artes Visuais & Inclusão que funciona desde 2014, na Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB), por meio da equipe do Laboratório de Artes Visuais Aplicadas e Integrativas (LAVAIS) e do Grupo de Pesquisa em Arte, Museus e Inclusão (GPAMI), com estudantes voluntários e bolsistas. O Projeto tem apoio do Programa de Extensão (PROBEX UFPB) e do Programa de Licenciatura (PROLICEN UFPB), uma das atividades é desenvolvida com o Grupo de Trabalho da Associação Ame Down PB (organização sem fins lucrativos, formada por pais e amigos de Pessoas com Síndrome de Down na Paraíba), tais atividades consistem em duas oficinas de artes visuais mensais realizadas no Laboratório de Práticas Criativas Experimentais (LAPRACE – UFPB). O projeto está fundamentado na perspectiva do paradigma da inclusão (MANTOAN, 2002), utilizando pesquisa participante (DEMO, 1982). Desenvolvemos técnicas variadas de pintura em diversas mídias e suportes. O resultado das diversas ações do projeto resulta em exposições coletivas, realizadas no segundo semestre de cada ano.
An exploratory analysis of major dropdowns in Student Evaluation of Teaching ratings in higher education
Authors: Leguey Santiago , Cid-Cid Ana I. , Guede Cid Rocío , Prieto Jaime
Published: March 2023

We present an exploratory study of Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) surveys that focused on analyzing the major dropdowns that sometimes occur in SET scores of those university teachers who teach the same subject for at least two consecutive years. Specifically, the purpose of this study was to identify those SET survey items associated with major dropdowns in teacher evaluations. The sample comprised SET surveys ratings from one Spanish University over five years, for a total of 2,284 different teacher-subject pairs under analysis. The 5% percentile of the differences between the teacher and subject SET ratings in two consecutive years was used as the cut-off point to identify major dropdowns. Frequency tables were used for analysis. The results highlighted SET survey items related to teaching methodology as those most associated with major dropdowns in teachers’ ratings. In particular, the item concerning teachers’ compliance with class schedules showed the highest frequency of occurrence. Beyond the specific scores obtained or the specific items in which major dropdowns may take place, in this study we discuss the importance of incorporating major dropdowns analysis to SET surveys reports in the future.
La creatividad en niños y niñas con el Trastorno del espectro autista (TEA) y con el Trastorno de atención y/o hiperactividad (TDAH).
Authors: Zaragozà Zayas Marta , Echegoyen Sanz Yolanda , Martín Ezpeleta Antonio
Published: March 2023

El objetivo del presente trabajo es desarrollar una revisión bibliográfica sobre evaluación de la creatividad en personas en edad escolar que presentan el trastorno del espectro autista (TEA) o el trastorno por déficit de atención y/o hiperactividad (TDAH). Siguiendo la metodología PRISMA, el proceso de cribado y la acotación del corpus dieron como resultado veinte artículos, que se han analizado sistemáticamente. En relación a los estudios sobre TEA, y a pesar de detectar ciertos resultados dispares, se concluye el consenso respecto de un desarrollo superior a la media del dominio de la creatividad verbal. Por otro lado, en el caso de los estudiantes con TDAH los resultados son muy homogéneos y se concluye también un desarrollo de la creatividad figurativa superior a la de niños y niñas sin TDAH. El conjunto de estos resultados demuestra la pertinencia de profundizar en el análisis de la creatividad en estudiantes con necesidades educativas especiales, que es una línea de investigación todavía en ciernes.
YUMURTA KABUĞU İÇERİĞİNİN ODUN PLASTİK KOMPOZİT MALZEMENİN YANMA DAYANIMI ÜZERİNE ETKİSİ
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Ferhat , ÖZĞAN Ali Osman
Published: March 2023

Bu çalışmada odun plastik kompozit malzeme (OPK) üretiminde kullanılan yumurta kabuğu içeriğinin yanma mukavemeti üzerine etkisinin araştırılması amaçlanmıştır. OPK malzeme üretimi için yumurta kabuğu, kızılçam odununu, polipropilen (PP) ve maleik anhidrit ile muamele edilmiş polipropilen (MAPP) belirli oranlarda karıştırılmıştır. Tek vidalı ekstrüder kullanılarak peletler elde edilmiştir. Daha sonra peletlerden enjeksiyon kalıplama makinesi kullanılarak test numuneleri üretildi. Üretilen test numunelerinin yanma dayanımı özellikleri belirlenmiş ve testler ilgili standartlara bağlı kalınarak yapılmıştır. OPK levhaların yanma dayanımı belirlenmesi için yanma testi (UL94), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) analizi yapılmış ve homojenlik durumunun belirlenmesi için Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) ile görüntüler elde edilmiştir. Elde edilen test sonucu verilerine göre yumurta kabuğu içeriğinin kullanımının artmasına bağlı olarak test numunelerinin yanma esnasında bozunmadan kaynaklı ağırlık kayıplarında azalma olmuştur. Fakat kül miktarı artmıştır. Ayrıca test numunelerinin tutuşma sürelerinde olumlu bir gelişme olduğu, yanma süresinin de arttığı tespit edilmiştir.
GİRİŞİNE GÜNEŞ PANELİ BAĞLI BİR GERİ DÖNÜŞLÜ DÖNÜŞTÜRÜCÜ İÇİN SEÇİLEN DEKUPLAJ KAPASİTÖRÜ VOLTAJ DEĞERİNİN ÇIKIŞ GÜCÜ ÜZERİNE ETKİSİ
Authors: SALİHMUHSİN  0000-0003-2069-9376 Metin
Published: March 2023

Bu çalışmada girişine bir PV panel bağlı olan bir geri dönüşlü dönüştürücü tasarımı yapılmıştır. PV panel ve dönüştürücü arasına bir dekuplaj kapasitörü yerleştirilmiştir. Kullanıcı PV panel için istediği aydınlanma ve sıcaklık koşullarını programdan girerek ayarlıya bilmektedir. Panel çıkışına bağlanan dönüştürücünün durum uzayı modeli elde edilmiş, devredeki eleman değerlerinin bulunması, kararlı durum ve küçük sinyal analizleri için önceki çalışmalarımıza referanslar verilmiştir. Geliştirilen programlar Matlab/Simulink yazılımı kullanılarak yazılmıştır. Çalışmanın amacı, devrede kullanılan dekuplaj kapasitörünün farklı voltaj değerleri için çıkışa aktarılan gücün verimini bulmak maksadıyla simülasyonlar gerçekleştirmektir. Yapılan simülasyonlar dekuplaj kapasitörü voltaj değerinin PV panel çıkışından yüksek seçilmesi durumunda güç kaybı olmadığını, panel çıkış voltajından daha az seçilmesi durumunda ise çıkışa aktarılan güçte bariz düşüşler olduğunu göstermiştir. Kapasitör voltaj değerindeki 5 V’luk bir azalışın sistem çıkışında %29,15 güç kaybına neden olduğu rapor edilmiştir.
THE MECHANISM OF STUDYING PRAGMATIC COMPETENCE
Authors: Pavlova Anna V.
Published: March 2023

Aim. To analyze linguistic politeness strategies of artificial bilinguals in the implementation of the speech act of refusal.

Methodology. In the course of the study, a linguistic experiment  was carried out on the basis of written discursive test methodology.

Results. The experiment has revealed that artificial bilinguals use a great variety of politeness strategies in their discourse. These strategies are reflected in the head act and the supportive speech acts of refusal.

Research implications. The submitted methodology allows to analyze the strategies of linguistic politeness which is a part of pragmatic competence. The latter one should be obtained by artificial bilinguals who are learning a foreign language. The results of the experiment can be used in courses on Theory of Intercultural Communication and Pragmalinguistics.
Constitutionally-Legal Status of Child in Russian Federation
Authors:   Saratov State University, Nikulina O. M.
Published: March 2023

Modern lines of development of the national legislation testify that the child occupies special position ant concerns a category of special legal subjects which actively represent itself as participants various legal relationship.. The current legislation of the Russian Federation not precisely define the legal maintenance of the concept «child», not full establishes, his or her legal status. Within the limits of the general law, it is possible to allocate special and individual statuses of the child.
Legal State and State Compulsion
Authors:   Saratov State Law Academy, Rogov A.P.
Published: March 2023

The article analyzes the problems of state compulsion in a legal state as the primary method of control. The author, using the historical method, demonstrates the practical application of compulsion in the Russian state. Indicated that, in the modern state compulsory measures can be used in several guises. In particular, as a means of overcoming social conflict and the fight against terrorism. There are several arguments justifying the need for compulsion in the modern legal state.
Correlation of Notions «Informing», «Informational Ensuring», «Informational Activity»
Authors:   Saratov State University, Toguzaeva E. N.
Published: March 2023

Correlation of such notions as «informational activity», «informational ensuring», «informing» are analyzed in the article, which is devoted to structural components of mechanism of informing individuals. According to author’s opinion the notion «informational ensuring» includes both notions «informing» and «informational activity».
Features of Examination of Electronic Evidence in Arbitration Proceedings
Authors:   Saratov State Law Academy, Mitrofanova M.A.
Published: March 2023

Considered the procedure of appointment and production expertise of electronic documents submitted as evidence in the court of arbitration. Special attention is paid to the analysis of other computer-technical expertise. Allocated objects, provided by the experts for the computer forensics documents on the machine magnetic media.
Economical Aspects of Innovative System Development at Mezolevel
Authors:   Volgograd State University, Lisovskayа N. V.
Published: March 2023

The present article analyzes the systematic approach to the innovative activities organization. The special attention is paid to the development of regional innovative system.
Changing the Implementation of The Functions of the Market in the Russian Economy
Authors:   Saratov State University, Demich A.A.
Published: March 2023

The article analyzes the peculiarities of the implementation of the functions of the market in today’s changing economy. Shows the differences between the implementation of the functions of the market in the classical market and modern Russia. Formulated the problem of implementing the functions of the market in terms of economic modernization.
Analysis of Dynamics of Prices of Real Estate by Method of Geographically Weighted Regression
Authors:   SAINT-PETERSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS, Kharlamov A. V.
Published: March 2023

This article considers application of method of geographically weighted regression for analysis of dynamics of average price for square metre of real estate. Effectiveness of method of geographically weighted regression is illustrated in realistic empirical data.
Spatial Analysis of Socio-Economic Development of Municipalities in the Region
Authors:   Volga Institute of Economics, Pedagogy and Law, Plyakin A.V. , Orekhova E. А. ,   Saratov State Technical University named after Gagarin Yu. A.
Published: March 2023

Improving the system of indicators for an objective assessment of spatial heterogeneity of socio- economic development of municipalities is the subject of discussion in this article. It is proposed to use the geoinformational system (GIS) and simple and complex ranking cartograms (thematic maps) as a means assessment of spatial socio-economic and natural resource asymmetry in the region. The implementation of geoinformational approach to the evaluation of intra-regional heterogeneity provide an effective system of diagnosis and prediction of competitiveness, sustainability and security of municipal development in the region.
The Improvement of Public Requirements Satisfaction Management in Conditions of Information Economy
Authors:   Institute of Continuing Professional Education, Krasilnikova E. V.
Published: March 2023

The author defines the characteristics of public requirements satisfac- tion process in modern conditions of information economy. The factors (managerial risks) preventing the achievement of public purchases process and its result quality on different stages of purchasing cycle are revealed. It is pointed out to the necessity of modern public purchases institutional model optimization on the basis of federal contract system. Тhe article shows the mechanism of public purchases management efficiency rise.
Methodological Aspects of Strategic Management Engineering
Authors:   Samara State Economic University, Dubrovina N. A.
Published: March 2023

In this ar ticle necessit y of strategic management branch developments is proved. Methodological aspects of strategic management of mechanic al engineering are c onsidered. The basic directions and elements of strategic management of development of the mach i n e- bui l di ng c o mplex ar e represented.
The Constitutional Principle of Equality before the Courts: Substantive and Procedural Aspects
Authors:   Saratov State University, Vasil’ev A.A.
Published: March 2023

The article considers the specificity of the Russian Federation Constitution enshrined the principle of equality before the courts in relation to the adversarial principle. The author substantiates the idea that this principle has two aspects, expressing its essence: the substantive and procedural. In the material sense, it represents a concretization of the constitutional principle of equality and is largely associated with the provision of formal or de jure equality. Procedural aspects include the provision of real competition in the process, which in turn requires a «leveling» of the actual procedural status of the parties.
Public Control System of Culture Sphere
Authors:   Stolypin Volga Region Institute of Administration of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Kazakova J.A.
Published: March 2023

In article features of a public control system of culture branch reveal. The analysis of domestic public organizations, the specialized bodies exercising administration in sphere of culture is given.
On Constitutional Nature of the Principle of the Personal and Civil Rights and Freedoms Equality Irrelevant of the Language
Authors:   Saratov State University, Klenov A. L.
Published: March 2023

The article deals with the theoretical issues of classifying personal and civil rights and freedoms as constitutional. The scope of consideration includes the two main positions on defining a constitutional right and constitutional law legal relations. The ways of constitutionalizing the principle of the personal and civil rights and freedoms equality irrelevant of the language in the Russian and U.S. constitutional law are analyzed. The principle of the personal and civil rights and freedoms equality irrelevant of the language is regarded as constitutional by its very nature due to its importance in person’s legal status definition.