bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Peran Kompetensi Serta Efikasi Diri Pada Prestasi Kerja Pegawai Tetap Teller Bank Palembang
Authors: Sulistyawati Maria Fransiska Sri
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine and examine the effect of the competence variable (X1) and self-efficacy variable (X2) on the performance variable (Y) of bank teller employees in Palembang. The sample of this research respondent is specifically for permanent employees of bank tellers who work in Palembang. The data used are primary data and secondary data. The sampling technique used in this research is the convenience method. The convenience method is that every permanent employee of a bank teller in Palembang has the same opportunity and is willing to fill out or choose an answer from the statement submitted in the questionnaire. Data analysis techniques used include: validity test, reliability test, and classical assumption test. Hypothesis testing using multiple linear regression analysis using SPSS 26 for windows program. The results of the study stated that the competence variable (X1) and self-efficacy variable (X2) had a positive and significant effect on the performance of bank teller employees in Palembang.
Concrete Damage Identification based on Acoustic Emission and Wavelet Neural Network
Authors: Wang Yan , Chen Lijun , Wang Na , Gu Jie
Published: October 2022

In order to improve the accuracy of damage source identification in concrete based on acoustic emission testing (AE) and neural networks, and locating and repairing the damage in a practical roller compacted concrete (RCC) dam, a multilevel AE processing platform based on wavelet energy spectrum analysis, principal component analysis (PCA), and a neural network is proposed. Two data sets of 15 basic AE parameters and 23 AE parameters added on the basis of the 15 basic AE parameters were selected as the input vectors of a basic parameter neural network and a wavelet neural network, respectively. Taking the measured tensile data of an RCC prism sample as an example, the results show that compared with the basic parameter neural network, the wavelet neural network achieves a higher accuracy and faster damage source identification, with an average recognition rate of 8.2% and training speed of about 33%.
Desenvolvimento e Validação de Metodologia Analítica para o Controle Químico da Qualidade de Fitoterápicos à Base de Extrato Seco de Alcachofra
Authors: Santos T. C. , Guimarães E. C. B. T. , Rodrigues C. R. , Dias L. R. S. , Dornellas C. B. , Castro H. C. , Cabral L. M.
Published: October 2022

A ação farmacológica e terapêutica das folhas de alcachofra, Cynara scolymus L. está associada a um conjunto de constituintes polifenólicos. Muitos métodos analíticos são citados na literatura para a quantificação do teor de cinarina ou de ácido clorogênico presente nas folhas de alcachofra ou em preparações farmacêuticas, principais representantes desta classe e marcadores da espécie. Neste trabalho, foi investigada, de forma comparativa, a utilização das metodologias oficiais: a da Farmacopéia Européia 5ª edição e a da Farmacopéia Brasileira 3ª edição, para quantificar esta classe de substâncias. Foram comparadas as eficiências destas metodologias com uma terceira metodologia desenvolvida e validada, utilizando o reativo de Arnow como agente complexante dos polifenóis totais. O método proposto foi considerado como linear, exato e repetitivo; de menor custo e com maior rapidez e praticidade, quando comparado com o método proposto pela Farmacopéia Brasileira.
Selection criteria for cloud-based learning technologies for the development of professional competencies in statistics bachelors
Authors: Gavryliuk Olga , Vakaliuk Tetiana , Kontsedailo Valerii
Published: October 2022

This article presents the findings of an expert evaluation of current cloud-based learning technologies according to defined criteria and scientifically supports the selection criteria for cloud-based learning technologies for the development of professional competencies of bachelor's degree statistics majors. Information-didactic, functional, and technological criteria were established for the selection of cloud-based learning technologies for the development of professional competences of bachelor's degree statistics majors. The method of expert evaluation was used to implement the choice of cloud-based learning technologies for the formation of professional competences of bachelor's degree statistics majors, and effective use in the process of formation of relevant competencies. The expert evaluation was conducted in two stages: the first stage chose the cloud-based learning technologies that the author deemed to be the most appropriate, and the second stage identified those cloud-based learning technologies that should be used in the educational process as a way to develop professional skills for Bachelor of Statistics graduates. According to the study, CoCalc and Wolfram|Alpha are the cloud-based learning tools that are most suitable, practical, and efficient for the development of professional capabilities of upcoming bachelor's degree recipients in statistics.
NATO-Türkiye Relations: From Irreplaceable Partner to Questionable Ally
Authors: Bölme Selin M.
Published: October 2022

With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February 2022, Türkiye’s role in NATO has once again become a topic of intellectual discussion, with many observers arguing that a revival of Russian power would lead to Türkiye’s return to the alliance as a good-standing member, while others questioned the likelihood of such a scenario due to the country’s political transformation. This is not the first time Türkiye’s role within the alliance has become a subject of debate. Türkiye is often described as a valuable and dedicated partner of NATO. Yet, since the beginning of its membership, the country’s role in the alliance has been questioned more than that of any other member state. This article seeks to analyse NATO’s relations with Türkiye and the country’s role within the alliance from a historical perspective. It aims to understand the debates on Türkiye’s role within NATO by focusing on the moments of transformation in relations. The main assumption of this article is that, from the beginning of Türkiye’s membership process, TurkishAmerican relations have been the main determinant of Türkiye-NATO relations. Türkiye’s role, defence, and identity have always been questioned by European members. But these debates on Türkiye had, until as recently as the 2010s, been directed and/or suppressed by the US in accordance with its own interests. The US had been the main supporter of Türkiye in the alliance against the opposition and criticism of Europeans in exchange for Türkiye’s commitment to US policies. While differences on interests and values between the US and Türkiye became more visible after 2010, Türkiye
failed to secure the support of the alliance’s European members to fill the gap left by the waning US support. Indeed, the differences between them grew from security-based issues, to wider, more major identity issues.
雷达电源监控系统及其设计分析
Authors: 张 宝敏 , 曾 钢
Published: October 2022

根据当前雷达电源监控系统的发展来看，由于我国对于其发展与研究还不够全面，所以其设计与研究工作也要不断地加强，只有做好雷达电源监控系统运行的基础工作，才能在今后的运用过程中保障其发展效率，为我国当前雷达电源监控系统设计工作的完善性提供很大的帮助。因此，本篇文章对于雷达电源监控系统及其设计工作进行全面的分析，仅供参考。
煤矿井下无轨胶轮车车辆智慧交通通讯系统的应用与研究
Authors: 姬 鹏飞
Published: October 2022

现阶段，在煤矿生产过程中，对无轨胶轮车的应用比较普遍，根据《煤矿安全规程》第三百九十二条规定：车辆“应当设置随车通信系统或者车辆位置监测系统”，且《煤矿安全生产标准化管理体系基本要求及评分方法》煤矿运输标准化评分要求“行驶5台及以上无轨胶轮车时，装备车辆位置监测系统”、“装备有通信设备”。通过建设“车辆智慧交通管理系统”，实现车辆远程通信及车辆精准定位功能，不断推进井下辅助运输全方位、信息化、智能化管理。
浅论煤矿机电运输安全管理中的弊端及其解决对策
Authors: 杨 德海
Published: October 2022

近些年来随着社会经济的发展，也推动了各城市、各领域的发展，但是在这样的情况下对煤炭资源的使用量也不断增加，同时也推动了煤矿生产企业的发展。在煤矿企业生产过程中机电运输设备起到了重要的作用，与煤矿生产效率有着直接的关系，但是目前煤矿生产中采用机电运输设备生产时还存在一些安全问题，因此要想有效避免煤矿机电运输设备的使用安全应加大管理力度，有效控制安全事故发生率，进而推动煤矿生产企业发展。
市政大直径污水管道不断流施工方法研究和应用
Authors: 高 满库
Published: October 2022

随着国内经济快速发展，城市建设日益繁荣，近几年，全国各大中型城市隧道工程建设如火如荼，因隧道施工将不可避免的对原有市政管线带来影响，管线问题已成为隧道施工中的难题之一。将管线拆除或改迁虽行之有效，但囿于客观条件，一些隧道仍不得不穿越管线进行施工。尤其对雨污水管线，因大多修建时间久，时有渗漏情况发生，因此如何保证隧道施工时雨污水管线及工作面安全，成为隧道施工中亟待解决的问题。
微表处技术在高速公路沥青路面养护中的应用
Authors: 毛 尔江
Published: October 2022

近些年来，我国交通工程建设及发展速度逐渐加快，也更好的推动了高速公路工程建设，但是在进行高速公路建设过程中若没有做好路面养护工作，也无法保证高速公路使用年限，还会给车辆行驶安全及舒适度等带来不利的影响。因此为了避免这一问题，应积极开展高速公路沥青路面病害养护管理工作，合理采用养护技术对路面进行养护，保证养护工作效率及质量。目前，大多会应用微表处技术对高速公路沥青路面病害进行养护，此项技术操作简便、施工效率高且可以保证修复后的质量，得到良好的养护效果，从而提升高速公路运营安全。
浅析海绵城市下建筑给排水设计中的应用技术应用研究
Authors: 陈 冰雁
Published: October 2022

目前，我国许多城市都出现了雨洪内涝的问题，为了解决这一现象，提出了海绵城市这一新型城市建设模式。海绵城市的提出，对城市发展内涵起到了非常重要的作用。在海绵城市下，城市内的建筑可以将多余的雨水吸收掉，解决雨季城市内涝的问题，而到了旱季，则可以对储存起来的雨水进行利用，改善雨水缺乏的现状。文章先就传统建筑给排水设计中存在的不足进行了阐述，而后海绵城市下建筑给排水设计的应用技术进行了探究，以供参考。
土木工程管理与工程造价的有效控制刍议
Authors: 李 亚楠
Published: October 2022

现阶段，建造土木工程承载着增强群众生活品质、增长社会经济等至关重要的责任，而在建造中，工程管理属于专业性程度高、复杂性强的一项庞大工作，是决定工程整体品质的关键因素，因此，必须要探索有效的措施来增强工程管理水平。同时，工程造价也属于不可缺少的构成内容之一，良好的造价控制可以为所有参与企业创设出可观的经济效益。由此可见，必须要做好土木工程的管理以及造价控制工作，方可在提高施工质量的同时，保障工程的整体经济性。鉴于此，本篇文章将重点针对土木工程管理与工程造价的有效控制措施做出详细分析。
建筑工程造价的动态管理与控制途径
Authors: 丁 启菲
Published: October 2022

建筑工程通常会有周期较长、工程量巨大并且投入的金额较多等特点,这给工程的造价管理带来了许多不确定因素,因此我们必须对建筑工程进行动态造价管理,提高造价管理的质量,从而确保工程的质量?建筑工程造价的动态管理,强调工程项目管理方式的系统化和科学性?通过对工程项目划分为不同阶段,从组织结构?技术工艺?合同内容等方面进行优化,使投资决策?设计?招投标?施工建设?竣工结算等阶段的造价管理效果全面提升,实现不同阶段人力?物力?财力等资源的合理利用?文章将对如何开展建筑造价动态管理与控制的有关内容进行分析，并通过动态管理和控制实现投资资金的充分利用，为促进工程造价行业的良好发展和建筑工程利润的提升提供一定的参考。建筑工程造价动态管理与控制是为了有效地提升建筑工程经济效益,也为了加大建筑企业对建筑市场的竞争。建筑工程在进行施工的同时,应将动态管理与控制作为管理的主要部分,对传统的建筑工程造价控制方法进行改善,达到了修建工程造价进展的功效,显著提升工程造价预算的准确性。文章将对建筑造价动态管理与控制的有关内容,进行了简单的阐明论述,运用有效的动态管理与控制的方法,保障建筑工程造价管理的可靠性,实现良好的工程项目经济效益。
风力发电机组的运行维护分析
Authors: 曹 杰
Published: October 2022

近些年随着科技水平的不断提高，我国风力发电行业也取得了非常迅速的发展，风力发电能够为社会提供给清洁的能源，具有很好的环保价值，与我国可持续发展的战略目标是一致的。在风力发电系统中，其核心的要素就是风力发电机组，其是否运行的稳定和安全对整个风力发电的效果都有着至关重要的影响，所以在实际运行过程中，发电企业必须要对发电机组的维护工作予以高度的关注。在运行过程中一旦机组故障问题，要及时采取有效的措施进行解决，做好维修和保养工作，提高风力发电机组的稳定性，如此才能在最大程度上为社会提供更加充足的电能资源。因此在文中主要对风力发电机组的运行维护进行了详细的分析与探讨，以供参考。
东海县贺庄水库管理和保护规划研究
Authors: 陆 洪亚 , 余 文忠 , 李 亚楠
Published: October 2022

很多人对于水库功能的认识局限于水库的传统防洪、灌溉功能，但是随着经济社会的发展，水库功能逐渐从相对单一的防洪、灌溉开始向兼具水产养殖、旅游、景观和生态调节等综合功能转变。水库的保护不仅仅是防洪灌溉功能的保护，而应是水库水安全、水资源、水环境、水管理、水生态、管理能力等多个方面的全方位保护，开展新时代的水库管理和保护工作刻不容缓。文中以贺庄水库为例，分析水库存在的主要问题，明确水库相关保护措施，提出水库开发利用管理意见，为加强贺庄水库管控提供科学的规划依据，同时为其他水库的管理和保护规划工作提供经验和参考。
液压设备故障快速诊断方法研究
Authors: 张 亚军 , 秦 建宁
Published: October 2022

由于其可靠性高、性能好，所以它被广泛地用于国民经济的各个方面。但是，由于液压系统的复杂性，特别是在大型液压设备中，往往难以对其进行精确的诊断。如何在最短的时间内，准确地发现故障点，是设备维护人员的一个重要课题。笔者从事设备维护工作已有数年之久。通过多年的实践，笔者对液压系统故障的快速诊断进行了总结，充分发挥视觉、触觉、听觉等多种感官，对大型机械的故障进行快速、准确的分析和判断，及时解决故障，缩短停机时间，为生产的平稳运行提供了有力的保证。
引水斜井上弯段混凝土衬砌施工技术
Authors: 商 城
Published: October 2022

引水斜井上弯段是平洞与斜井的衔接段，空间结构特殊，混凝土衬砌施工难度大，又因工期紧、施工强度高给施工组织和管理协调带来了很大的难度。针对上述问题，利用直线段起点防护钢平台做底架，满堂脚手架支撑、人工立模，采用分序、分期浇筑、尽量减少第二期混凝土浇筑量的方式施工，可为类似工程施工提供借鉴。
配电自动化断路器在10kV配网线路应用
Authors: 段 红斌
Published: October 2022

随着近几年我国社会国民经济实力持续不断地快速发展,我国大型电力配网断路器设施中运用的各种施工装备以及相关技术已经愈来愈趋向高度科技化、技术化、现代化。因此社会各行各业的和谐稳步发展以及广大群众的用电需求始终离不开电力断路器,电力系统的安全与社会生产的发展息息相关,密不可分。其重要性亦可以见得。本篇文章紧紧围绕当前10kV及以下各类电力配网断路器目前主要应用到的相关施工安全技术内容进行系统的阐述,就影响我国10kV电力配网断路器技术施工质量的风险因素以及提高10kV电力配网断路器安全实施水平技术上的关键有效的风险应对办法及问题处理措施展开详细的论述。希望可以对10kV电力配网断路器技术的施工管理有一点帮助,为我国电力配网断路器技术的发展贡献绵薄之力。
水利工程中混凝土结构的优化设计
Authors: 李 义
Published: October 2022

当前事关民生的基础设施工程项目建设持续增加，特别是水利工程项目。水利工程项目主要作用是进行水资源控制和调节，减少洪涝灾害并实现水源存储，当发生干旱季节时可以保证水资源充足。通过建设水利工程项目，能够提供给人们生活方面充足的便利，水电站项目建设还能够发电，对社会发展起到了有效的推动。在水利工程项目中，混凝土结构是其中较为关键的部分，因此必须要充分重视起混凝土结构优化设计，下面文章重点就水利工程中混凝土结构的优化设计展开论述。
浅析县域城市智慧水利发展未来目标任务与意义
Authors: 崔 同洋
Published: October 2022

随着经济和社会的发展，智能化逐渐成为未来发展的趋势，县域城市智慧水利建设逐步成为未来一段时间工作重要方向。发展智慧水利不仅对县域城市整体发展规划有着十分重要的意义，同时可以为当地人民群众生命和财产安全、经济和社会发展提供更好保障。县域城市要明确智慧水利建设主要目标任务，把智慧水利建设当成未来一段时间水利发展的主基调。
浅析农田水利工程节水灌溉施工技术
Authors: 路 艳
Published: October 2022

我国作为农业大国,农业发展建设关系到广大群众的日常生活?农田水利工程的不断建设,给农村地区增收起到了关键性作用?农田水利工程施工中利用节水灌溉技术大大提升了农业生产的效率,已经在全国范围内逐渐推行?但是由于节水灌溉相关配套设施在偏远地区还不太完善,节水灌溉理念宣传不足,大大降低了灌溉的效率,不利于农业经济的发展?文章在此基础上,论述了农田水利工程中节水灌溉技术的发展与应用,仅供参考?
新时期水利工程施工建设管理与成本控制研究
Authors: 李 峰
Published: October 2022

水利工程的建设将促使中国社会经济的发展。我国如今的综合国力和经济实力不断提高，推动了国内公民的生活水平，为了确保人们的生活品质，这也要求我国对水源进行合理的控制，开展水利工程建设，让它们为国内的成长带来帮助。在这个环节中，水利工程的管理就显得尤为重要。伴随着社会的发展，传统式的水利工程管理理念早已无法融入现代水利工程建设中，这促进了新形势下对水利工程建设管理和工程成本控制方法的探索。
渠道防渗改造工程施工方案研究
Authors: 陶 海波
Published: October 2022

近些年随着我国经济发展水平的不断提高，国家对基础设施建设的力度也在不断加大，水利工程作为重要的国计民生工程，也得到了国家的高度重视，从而在很大程度上提高了水资源的利用率。渠道作为水利工程的重要施工内容，对灌区进行节水防渗改造工程也在各个地区不断开展，其中渠道防渗施工技术作为重要的施工技术，其与渠道工程的整体施工质量有着至关重要的关系。因此在文章中以和田拉斯奎镇阔什库勒村二支渠防渗改造工程为例，对渠道防渗改造工程进行了详细的分析。
国有企业税务筹划的风险及对策探讨
Authors: 王 月英
Published: October 2022

在企业财务管理工作中，税务筹划是关键一环，对于提高企业财务管理水平和质量具有重要影响。国有企业的管理人员，需要提高对税务筹划工作的重视程度，结合自身企业的财务管理情况及相关税务法律法规，合理进行税务筹划，帮助企业有序开展财务管理工作，促进企业稳健可持续发展。
“智能+”时代的财会转型
Authors: 王 小强
Published: October 2022

随着大数据、人工智能、移动应用、云计算、物联网、区块链等信息技术的兴起，传统财会受到巨大冲击甚至可能被颠覆。文中基于“智能+”的时代背景，论述了由于信息技术的突破将使得部分会计学原理不再适用，传统审计模式迎来变革，委托代理理论、信息不对称理论作为理论基础需要进行扩展，寻租、舞弊等现象将不再有滋生的土壤。论文细致分析了“智能+”环境下，大数据、人工智能、区块链技术的对传统会计产生的冲击，探讨了财会转型方向及演进路径，以推动财会领域转型升级。
论居住权在住房保障体系中的优势
Authors: 范 煜
Published: October 2022

自本世纪以降，学者们对于居住权是否入法争议已久，争论焦点更是从家事领域扩展到住房保障。现有住房保障体系存在诸多不足。居住权在与租赁权、所有权的对比中尽显优势。居住权既可以保证公租房数量实现“住有所居”，还可以在人役权的框架下实现资金回笼，使居住权具有从社会性转向投资性的可能。对于经济适用房因房产投机以及其本身有退出保障性住房的趋势，应退出住房保障体系，而共有产权房则静观其变。
影响人民币储备需求的因素研究
Authors: 王 颖
Published: October 2022

文中使用2009-2019年度面板数据研究人民币储备需求的驱动因素，采用Logit随机效应模型分析一国对中国进出口依存度和FDI依存度、人民币和美元实际有效汇率、金融市场发展深度、中国GDP规模以及一国短期负债占GDP的比例对人民币储备需求的影响。结果表明：一国对中国出口依存度和FDI依存度、金融市场发展深度以及中国GDP规模对人民币储备需求有正向影响，一国对中国进口依存度和一国短期负债占GDP的比例对人民币储备需求有负向影响。在此基础上，文中将样本分为“一带一路”倡议提出前后进行对比分析，结果表明“一带一路”倡议提出对人民币储备需求有显著影响。对比“一带一路”倡议提出前后，一国对中国FDI依存度对人民币储备需求由负向影响变为正向影响，美元实际有效汇率对人民币储备需求由负向影响变为正向影响，一国短期负债占GDP的比例由正向影响变为负向影响。
浅谈班组长绩效提升的三种管理技能
Authors: 蒋 宇锋 , 黄 志光 , 潘 勤涛
Published: October 2022

作为企业想要更好的发展，更好的适应于社会经济的变化，班组长在其中起到的作用十分的重要。虽然班组长在企业中并不是很大的官职，但是它却是不可或缺的一部分，在企业的管理中有着“兵头蛇尾”的作用。班组长也是公司在日常管理中的纽带，具有承上启下的特殊作用。企业如果需要造就一支高素养的工作团队，首先就需要让班组长可以起到很好的带头作用。因此，一个好的班组长在企业中的作用是不容小觑的。文中以一名从业班组管理近20年的工作人员的经历出发，从班组长的含义到班组长的使命任务，并且阐述班组长在企业中的作用，层层递进，最后着重表明作为一名班组长，应该怎样提升绩效的三种管理技能，借此希望可以为新任班组长提供一些具有价值的经验方法，快速的提高各位新任组长的管理技能。
房地产经济波动的影响因素及应对策略
Authors: 吴 琼
Published: October 2022

房地产业的快速发展带动了国民经济的增长，是中国经济发展的主要产业之一房地产是中国经济体系不可分割的一部分，与许多社会因素相互作用。因此，有关人员应及时制定适当战略，以应对房地产经济的发展趋势，同时努力提高整个国家经济市场的活力。但是，金融危机后，房地产经济波动很大，国民经济受到严重影响，引起了人们对房地产经济波动的兴趣和研究。因此，文中分析了房地产经济的影响因素，提出了促进房地产经济和谐发展的措施。通过确保积极的投资政策和提高投资吸引力，可以为房地产的全面发展创造条件。
行政审批制度改革中服务碎片化原因与对策研究
Authors: 魏 跃华
Published: October 2022

行政审批制度改革是当前各级政府推行的简政放权一项重要工作，在改革进行中存在着服务碎片化的现象，将会影响到行政审批制度改革的效果。基于此，文章将从政策法规、技术环境、动力结构三个方面对行政审批改革中服务碎片化原因与对策进行分析，使行政审批执行过程更加的完善，提高行政审批的效率。
城镇河道生态综合治理技术措施探讨
Authors: 马 德贤
Published: October 2022

伴随着当前社会经济持续进步和发展，过去经济发展是以环境破坏作为代价的，环境破坏导致各种环境问题频发。城镇河道作为生态环境重要组成部分，在生态环境保护中承担着重要的功能。河道治理工作非常关键，特别是在降水量充足的地方开展河道治理就是保证城镇排水畅通、实现城镇局部环境保护的效果。以此为背景，积极进行城镇河道生态综合治理技术，能够帮助城镇更好的进行生态环境保护。接下来，文章首先就河道治理工程的环境影响特点展开论述，然后分析城镇河道生态治理原则，接着列举河道生态存在主要问题，最后针对城镇河道生态综合治理提出几点针对性的技术措施，希望可以促进城镇河道生态可持续发展。
高速公路施工技术精细化管理研究
Authors: 张 胜军
Published: October 2022

当下社会发展的过程中，公路交通系统越来越完善。交通运输业的发展有效的带动了国民经济的发展，也增进了国家区域经济的发展。当前，我国的高速公路工程建设非常受关注，为了全面提高高速公路的施工质量，相关施工单位必须对现有的施工技术进行精细化的管理，既要保证施工质量，又要保证施工效率。本篇文章主要针对高速公路施工技术精细化管理的相关问题进行简单分析。
浅谈地基和基础工程常见质量问题与原因
Authors: 仇 云
Published: October 2022

建筑物稳定性、安全性、耐久性从很大程度上受到地基与基础工程施工质量的影响。如果基础质量不合格，很容易出现地面塌陷、梁板结构断裂、墙柱开裂等质量事故，从而影响建筑物的正常使用，甚至危及人们的生命安全。地基与基础工程发生的质量事故虽然产生的原因是多方面的，但施工技术、施工质量不符合设计要求和规范的规定是事故发生的重要原因之一。本篇文章从常见地基和基础工程质量问题，结合自己多年的施工及学习经验，进行简单地介绍出现此类质量问题的原因。
浅谈海东市乐都区团结路路基施工技术的应用
Authors: 庄 生银
Published: October 2022

市政道路工程包括道路的路基、路面等，因为关系到生命安全，道路工程的建设尤为重要，其中道路工程路基工程更值得关注。路基在整个道路工程中是建设基础，是路面铺设和车辆运行的必要条件，其施工技术在道路建设过程中十分重要，这主要是因为路基承受道路车辆的负荷，再加上地理位置和填挖高度的影响，很容易遭到破坏，必须提高施工质量。文章就结合具体施工案例分析海东市乐都区团结路路基施工技术的应用，希望可以促进市政道路工程顺利完成。
智能物联表在泛在电力物联网的应用探究
Authors: 占 伟星 , 柯 岩 , 蒋 梦影
Published: October 2022

随着物联网的大力发展，物联网技术和终端设备在城市中的应用越来越广泛。智能物联电能表作为电网的终端计量及感知设备，是泛在电力物联网的重要终端设备。随着泛在电力物联网的兴起，以及新标准的启用，国家电网公司对产品质量要求将会进一步提升。文章首先阐述了智能电网和泛在电力物联网基本概念；其次，对智能物联表的特点和功能进行了详细介绍；再次，初步概述了城市电力能源管理概念；最后，论述了智能物联电能表在泛在电力物联网的应用。
建筑工程施工管理中造价成本的控制与探究
Authors: 陈 灵宝
Published: October 2022

在国家经济建设不断加快的过程中也推动了各个行业的发展，其中建筑行业发展势头比较迅猛。在建筑工程快速发展的过程中建筑企业不仅要做好进度、质量、安全等方面的管理，同时还应强化工程造价成本管理。在工程建设前期就应做好工程造价成本管理工作并根据工程情况做好工程造价预估、管理编制等工作，通过有效的造价成本管理来保证建筑企业经济效益，在进行建筑工程造价成本管理时应明确工程造价成本管理的重要性，并明确工程造价管理措施，从而提升工程造价成本管理水平。
建筑电气智能化弱电工程施工分析
Authors: 洪 磊
Published: October 2022

当前科学技术快速发展推动了建筑行业向着智能化方向发展，建筑电气通过落实智能化应用，可以提升建筑物整体使用效果。特别是对于民用建筑，建筑电气智能化应用可以有效提升使用者的应用便捷性，能够帮助使用者方便、安全、快捷的使用各类电气设备。文章首先就智能建筑应用现状展开论述，然后分析弱电工程施工中采用智能建筑技术价值和作用，重点就建筑电气智能化弱电工程施工技术进行探讨，对智能化建筑弱电工程管理的重点进行简要论述，最后就强化建筑电气智能化弱电施工对策提出几点建议，希望可以促进弱电工程智能化效果。
建筑工程造价的项目全过程投资控制要点分析
Authors: 杜 晶
Published: October 2022

目前我国建筑工程规模不断扩大导致我国各项资源也都在不断的开发和建设，那么在开发过程中就需要充足的资金，为了保证资金的有效的投入，就要保证建筑工造价的有关项目对其全过程的投资进行有效的管控，无论是工程准备的过程中或者是合同管控的过程中，要对工程的总投资结构进行分析，保证整体的投资管控可以对造价进行有效的控制，避免成本过度的浪费问题。
浅析地铁票务报表无纸化管理
Authors: 刘 启平
Published: October 2022

随着计算机网络技术的迅速发展，地铁网络化运营需要，地铁对票务报表无纸化管理的需求与日俱增。文中通过对宁波地铁票务报表无纸化应用情况进行分析，对使用纸质票务报表和电子化报表的优劣势进行对比，提出票务报表无纸化应用更优胜于纸质报表的观点,宁波地铁随着线路网络化运营需要，票务报表无纸化应用的需求加大，宁波地铁通过信息化手段对原有的纸质票务报表管理改变为无纸化管理，解决票务运作上的人工作业环节效率低、易出错等突出问题,基本实现票务报表管理的信息化、自动化和网络化,提质、增效、降本效果明显。相关功能均应用于已运营线路和新线路,可为其他城市进行票务报表无纸化管理提供借鉴。
Human-Nature Blends and the Parent-Child Relationship in Isaiah and Neo-Assyrian Prophecy
Authors: Bosworth David , Tosatto Lucia
Published: October 2022

Texts from Isaiah and the Neo-Assyrian prophetic corpus attest a range of blends between the natural and human worlds in the domain of parent-child relationships. This essay uses conceptual blending theory to analyze the integration of natural imagery with human and divine parents in both corpora. The results of this analysis reveal patterns in the use of nature to conceptualize parenthood and differences in the manner and extent to which each prophetic corpus draws on specific taxonomies within nature.
ПРОФЕССОР ЗАРШАТ ДАВЛЕТШИНОВИЧ ЕНИКЕЕВ ОБ ИСТИНЕ КАК ЦЕЛИ ДОКАЗЫВАНИЯ В УГОЛОВНОМ ПРОЦЕССЕ
Authors: Тарасов Александр Алексеевич
Published: October 2022

Профессор З.Д. Еникеев в течение всей своей научной деятельности активно отстаивал идею о том, что целью доказывания по уголовным делам является установление объективной истины. Этот вопрос по сей день вызывает самые острые дискуссии в науке уголовно-процессуаль­ного права и едва ли когда-нибудь перестанет быть актуальным. Вопрос об истине в уголовном процессе объективно связан с целым рядом других проблем, разработкой которых занимался З.Д. Еникеев.
ИНДИВИДУАЛИЗАЦИЯ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ МЕР ПРЕСЕЧЕНИЯ: СТАРЫЕ ПРОБЛЕМЫ И НОВЫЕ АНАЛОГИИ
Authors: Шарипова Алия Рашитовна
Published: October 2022

Проблемы применения мер пресечения были и остаются актуальными для науки и практики уголовного процесса. На примере взглядов З.Д. Еникеева, высказанных им около 30 лет назад, в статье прослеживается эволюция нормативного регулирования и правоприменительных позиций относительно избрания наиболее строгой меры пресечения – заключения под стражу. Несмотря на принятие УПК 2001 г. и распространение международных стандартов правосудия на отечественный уголовный процесс, до сих пор сохраняются проблемы соотношения применения мер пресечения с принципом презумпции невиновности, что особенно заметно на контрасте с обеспечительными мерами, принимаемыми в цивилистическом судебном процессе.
Kövekbe zárt idő : A rugonfalvi református templom felújítása
Authors: Wesselényi-Garay Andor
Published: October 2022

Architecture often comes in the form of a spiritual journey linked to the past in the built form. Monumental buildings are often described as places which have deteriorated over time, whilst in fact their physical condition has in fact transformed with the passage of time. Restoring a building is often an act of trying to recapture its original image, erasing the traces of its history, otherwise defacing its true story. This church restoration is an attempt to unfold successive periods of historical beauty.
Nilai Toleransi dan Hasil Belajar Siswa Melalui Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah Berbasis Kearifan Lokal Appatabe'
Authors: Inriani Iis , Sida Syarifuddin Cn , Nawir Muhammad
Published: October 2022

The study aims to analyze the influence of the Local Wisdom-based Problem Based Learning model Appatabe' on the value of tolerance and learning outcomes of the students of SD Inpres Hombes Armed Gowa Regency. This research method was quantitative research. This method of research was a quasi-experimental (quasi-experimental). The population in this study were all students of the Inpres Hombes Armed Elementary School, for the 2020/2021 Academic Year. The samples in this study were 32 students of Class Va as an experimental class and class Vb as a control class of 31 students of SD Inpres Hombes Armed. The instrument used was the value of tolerance, and social studies learning outcomes. The data analysis technique used is the data normality test, homogeneity test and hypothesis testing. The test results showed that from the results of the independent sample t-test with a significant value of 0.000 <0.05, this means that Ho is rejected, and Ha is accepted, meaning that there is a significant influence between tolerance and student learning outcomes in class V SD Inpres Hombes Armed. Thus, the Problem Based Learning Model Based on Local Wisdom Appatabe' affects the value of tolerance and student learning outcomes. Teachers can use this model in teaching and learning activities or create a new learning atmosphere.
Estimation of Multidimensional Urban Poverty in South Asian Cities: A Case of Lahore Metropolitan Area
Authors: Waheed Khadija , Khalid Ayesha , Rehman Shams Ur
Published: October 2022

Continuous monitoring of spatial variations in urban poverty is a complex multidimensional phenomenon. In urban areas of South Asian countries, various factors contribute to promote urban poverty e.g., rapid and unmanaged urbanization, high migration and inflation rates and fluctuations in land values. The poor community should be focused by policy makers to solve poverty related issues. This research was conducted in a metropolitan city Lahore in Punjab province of Pakistan which is confronting with urban poverty and need to construct a policy for poverty alleviation. Alkire-Foster approach was used to compute urban poverty by selecting poverty cut off point k=2/5 for this study. It demonstrates that 70.8% of households were poor whereas 29.8% households were living out of poverty with positive potentials. The results can be taken as a reference point to alleviate poverty in other regions of country.
Appraisal of Spatiotemporal Variations in Snow Cover Dynamics using Geospatial Techniques: A paradigm from Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Authors: Arif Hania , Mahmood Syed Amer , Sabir Munawar , Batool Saira
Published: October 2022

Snow and glaciers in the mountain ranges of Hindu-Kush, Karakoram, and Himalayas (HKH), are supposed to be shrinking. Consequently, serious significances occur in respect of water accessibility for inhabitants of down streams. This investigation is an effort o identify the temporal variation in snow covers of Gilgit Baltistan (GB), northern Pakistan. For the calculation of the Normalized Difference Snow Index (NDSI) and estimation of snow-covered area (SCA), MODIS images for the period of 2000 to 2020 were used. Hunza, Astore, Gilgit, Diamir, Shyok, Ghanche, Skardu and Shigar are major sub-basins lying in GB with Hunza and Skardu being the mostly glaciated areas. Annual fluctuation in snow cover within GB was 10 to 80%. In accumulation season, from December to February, snow cover was almost 80% while in melting season, from July to September this area was reduced to 65-75%. The maximum and minimum Snow-Covered Area (SCA) detected in 2009 was almost 57687.85 km2 and 12083.40 km2 respectively. These results show fluctuations in SCA within the time duration of the last two decades.
Appraisal of Temporal Variations in Atmospheric Compositions over South Asia by Addition of Various Pollutant’s in Recent Decade
Authors: Haq Ehsan ul , Waseem Farwah , Baqi Abdul
Published: October 2022

Atmosphere is an envelope of gasses and aerosols around the planet, 99% of the total mass of atmospheric gases resides within 32km from Earth’s surface in vertical column. From primordial era to current scenario composition of earth endured numerous drastic modifications. In last decade atmosphere had undergone a vigorous change by the addition of many pollutants in both natural and anthropogenic aspects. South Asia is a densely populated; masses here are in a transition state, this developing nation in this region considerably done enough damage to the atmosphere of south Asia by inserting multiple pollutants in atmosphere in a number of anthropogenic activities. These pollutants piled up as a serious danger for people around the globe like Methane (CH4), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO) Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Formaldehydes (HCHO) and tropospheric Ozone (O3) etc. “Environmental Remote Sensing” has arisen as a great tool of modern era to get fruitful and precise results to monitor these variations in atmospheric pollutants. The NASA’s (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), Geospatial Interactive Online Visualization ANd aNalysis Infrastructure (Giovanni) system provides access to a wide variety of NASA’s remote sensing data, Variety of environmental data types has permitted the use of Giovanni for different applications to define addition and increase in concentration of various pollutants. Spatio temporal variation of pollutants shows their concentration increased in last decade and in last three years the concentration boosted as compared to last seven years.
Appraisal of a Running Glacier of Pakistan in Context of Geological Perspectives
Authors: Alvi Sana Yaqoob , Baqi Abdul , Abbas Ali
Published: October 2022

Shishper glacier is surge type glacier which gave rise to Glacier Lake Outbursts Flood (GLOF) and an ice dammed lake. The probability of GLOF events has been increased in Pakistan’s mountain system due to increased temperature and irregular glacial fluctuations in northern region of Pakistan. The average rise of temperature in Pakistan is 1.04 ?C from the year 1960 to 2014. Rising temperature is initiating the recession of glaciers over the last decade which is indicating towards the evolution of glacial lakes in Basin of Hunza River. The Shishper glacier has travelled 800m during six months and about 1400m in the next six months in the year 2018. Shishper glacier has created a danger to fault lines and infrastructure of downstream of Hassanabad valley situated just below the hill. It travelled about 2.2km during 12 months. Temporal satellite imagery was used to evaluate susceptibility of GLOF events. Digital Elevation model was used to evaluate drainage patterns of Shishper glacier. Geological maps evaluated the geo-refred fault lines in the mountainous regions of Pakistan.
Evaluation of Microbial Contamination in Meat and its Control Using Preservatives
Authors: Rehman Rabia , mazhar sumaira , Gohar Mawra
Published: October 2022

Food borne illnesses are common in both developed as well as developing countries. The majority of foodborne diseases are caused by consuming contaminated meat products. This study aimed to evaluate the microbial contamination in different meat samples. Chicken (n=20), Mutton (n=20) and beef (n=20) samples were collected from 10 towns. Total viable count (TVC) and Total coliform count (TCC) in different meat samples were checked. Microscopic, macroscopic and biochemical profiling of isolates (n=108) was done. It was observed that E. coli was the more common (34%) pathogenic bacteria found in raw chicken followed by Salmonella (28%), Staphylococcus (25%), Shigella (8%), Enterobacter (2%), and Bacillus (3%). In Beef Samples E. coli (39%) was more common followed by Salmonella (30%), Staphylococcus (18%) and Enterobacter (8%), and Shigella (5%). While in Mutton Samples E. coli (32%), Salmonella (32%), Staphylococcus (12%), Shigella (12%), Enterobacter (9%), and Bacillus (3%). Antibacterial activity of natural preservatives i.e., Ginger, Garlic, and Radish, and commonly used synthetic preservatives i.e., Sodium nitrite was also checked on isolated strains. It was observed that Ginger and Garlic showed maximum antibacterial activity at the highest concentration used up to 0.8g/ml. Radish showed no antibacterial activity at any concentration. Antibacterial activity of Sodium nitrite was also higher at the maximum concentration used (0.006mM). The renowned harmful effects of Sodium nitrite, make it necessary to devise the use of natural preservatives. It was observed that ginger and garlic may serve as natural preservatives for meat preservation without any side-effect. However, more research is required for the implementation of natural preservatives for meat storage and safety.
A Smart Contract Approach in Pakistan Using Blockchain for Land Management
Authors: Zaman Qamar , Idrees Muhammad , Ashraf Athar , Ahmad Ashfaq
Published: October 2022

Management of land records includes actions such as registration and transfer of property ownership. For many nations, land ownership and management are important sources of income. Corrupted spans from small-scale payments to large-scale cause an abuse for government. In the literature, a number of concerns have been raised about Land Record Management. There are several problems with Land Record Management in developing nations, such as tampering with land records and no methods of retrieving a full property ownership record, operating multiple linked Land Record Management Systems independently, etc. Traditional land record management solutions do not solve these challenges. We propose a Blockchain-based Land Record Management system for Pakistan to solve these concerns. It has been decided to use the suggested system, and the specifics of its implementation are described in this thesis.
A Geospatial Analysis of Shishper Glacier Surge-Upper Hunza Gilgit Baltistan
Authors: Sajjad Maham , Sarwar Faiza , Ain Sidra tul
Published: October 2022

Glaciers can be an important indicator of climate change. In Pakistan, glaciers are found in the Northern Part of the country. In this study, we have discussed the occurrence of surge velocity, lake formation, and outburst of Shisper Glacier, Hunza, Gilgit, and Baltistan. To conduct this study satellite remote sensing techniques have been used. For this purpose, Sentinel-2 and Landsat 8 have been downloaded for 2015-2019. While to examine the elevation difference ASTER 2000 and SRTM 2014 Digital Elevation Model (DEM) have been downloaded, along with this other remote sensing analyses were applied including temporal change, land cover, and morphometric analysis including indices Normalized Difference Snow Index (NDSI) and Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI). It has been analyzed that Ice-Dammed Lake formed in November 2018, which is the greatest threat to the study area as it can cause glacial lake outbursts and the volume of the lake is showing a continuous increase from 2018- to 2020. The land cover change indicated that snow area has increased about 35% from 2015 to 2018 along with an increase in debris glacier by about 20%. Whereas, a decrease in vegetation was observed up to 2% in 3 years. This study concludes that snow and clear glacier are enlarged over time. Taking into account our research, our suggestion is obligatory stride should be taken to keep away from the disastrous occurrence in the Shisper glacier.
Prospects of Biosynthetically produced Nanoparticles in Biocontrol of Pests and Phytopathogens: A review
Authors: mazhar sumaira
Published: October 2022

Modern nanotechnology is playing a vital role in our daily life by contributing in different domains such as usage of nanoparticles for target-specific drug delivery system, as these nanoparticle are being used as scratch proof coating on glass for tracking of biomolecules. Some emerging applications of nanoparticles include usage of nanoparticles for diagnostic purposes such as biomedical imaging and as green technology producing nano pesticides. The use of endophytic or plant beneficial bacteria for the production of metallic nanoparticles have shown promising results in not only controlling the pest but also contributing in enhanced developmental growth due to their small size, target specificity, and enhanced interaction with the plant in controlled environment. As for increasing environmental crisis, use of biological methods to remediate the environment is becoming a necessity. Green technology based nano-materials being used now a days in multiple fields, especially in bio-control of pests. This review is based on the microbial synthesized metallic nanoparticles, which are being used as nano pesticides (nanoparticles are pesticides).
Impact Assessment of Commercialization of Main Roads in Planned Housing Schemes: A Case Study of PIA Housing Scheme
Authors: Ali Maria , Qureshi Umme Aiman , Mayo Shaker Mahmood , Islam Hafiza Saba , Ali Warda
Published: October 2022

The phenomenon of commercialization of residential properties is taking place rapidly. Although conversion of landuse from residential to commercial in built-up areas is not new in developing countries but planned housing schemes also start experiencing this land-use conversion, and now are no more predominantly residential. Furthermore, declaring a road commercial by the competent authorities, even without taking necessary improvements in infrastructure and consent of the community, further exaggerate the problem. The negative consequences of this phenomenon have a severe effects on residential areas and include environmental problems, traffic congestion, noise, and air pollution, and affect the residential character of the area in negative manner for which they were initially developed. The aim of the study is to describe briefly about remits of commercialization polices in Lahore and then to assess the functionality of commercialized residential roads through assessment criteria based upon the indicators established to assess capacity of road infrastructure before declaring it commercial. This includes road management plan, details of road network with condition of road, its width, Pedestrian and Public transport facilities, structure, including the primary, mixed-use, and secondary nodes. Perception of the users and residents regarding the change in the use of land is also weighed up. The findings of this research will draw the attention of responsible authorities to improve the design guidelines, which are essential to consider before commercializing the residential roads.
Interpretation of Expressions through Hand Signs Using Deep Learning Techniques
Authors: Javaid Sameena , Rizvi Safdar , Ubaid Muhammad Talha , Darboe Abdou , Mayo Shakir Mahmood
Published: October 2022

It is a challenging task to interpret sign language automatically, as it comprises high-level vision features to accurately understand and interpret the meaning of the signer or vice versa. In the current study, we automatically distinguish hand signs and classify seven basic gestures representing symbolic emotions or expressions like happy, sad, neutral, disgust, scared, anger, and surprise. Convolutional Neural Network is a famous method for classifications using vision-based deep learning; here in the current study, proposed transfer learning using a well-known architecture of VGG16 to speed up the convergence and improve accuracy by using pre-trained weights. We obtained a high accuracy of 99.98% of the proposed architecture with a minimal and low-quality data set of 455 images collected by 65 individuals for seven hand gesture classes. Further, compared the performance of VGG16 architecture with two different optimizers, SGD, and Adam, along with some more architectures of Alex Net, LeNet05, and ResNet50.
The Case of a Cambodian man with Disabilities who Received Rehabilitative Education Support (Dohsa-hou) and Realized Social Participation
Authors: Harada Shinnosuke , Yokogi Yumiko , Ueda Anna , Ohishi Toshiaki , Sato Sumire , Miyawaki Hiroshi
Published: October 2022

This study presents a case of a Cambodian person with physical disabilities who was able to attain social participation through the practice of rehabilitation and education. This case will be considered a valuable case model to develop an understanding of the practice of rehabilitation and education and its necessity for people with disabilities; a belief not yet widespread in Cambodia. The rehabilitation and educational method developed in Japan called Dohsa-hou (translated to “movement therapy”) was implemented for a client who had been confined to his home due to a disability in his limbs. Dohsa-hou’s primary goal is to improve the client's physical movements and to develop the client's ability to control their movements. Through this method, the client in this case improved his standing and walking movements and developed positive communication skills with others. As a result of the growth and improvement, the client was able to obtain a job in the community and earn a living.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Waves, Treatment Enclaves and Changes in Management
Authors: Rapose Alwyn , Davaro Raul
Published: October 2022

Background: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) global pandemic commenced at the end of 2019 and continues into 2022. Throughout the world, countries have seen spikes of an increased number of cases followed by a period of decrease, a phenomenon now referred to as “waves.” Recommendations for management of this infection have changed, guided by new experiences, an ever-increasing plethora of medical publications, and rapid developments in vaccines and therapeutics. Some treatments are recommended only in the outpatient setting, while others are indicated for patients admitted to the hospital, creating mutually exclusive “enclaves” for patients to receive recommended therapies. The purpose of this study was to compare and contrast medication use, as well as outcomes between the first two waves of COVID-19 infection. Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study of patients with COVID-19 infection at a community hospital in Massachusetts, USA. Consecutive adult patients admitted to the hospital with consultation by the authors were included. The first wave extended from March 2020 to June 2020, the second wave was from October 2020 to January 2021. Patient demographics, medications used, and outcomes were abstracted from the electronic medical records. Results: Of the 238 patients evaluated, 109 (45.7%) were admitted in the first wave and 129 (54.2%) were admitted in the second wave. A large number of patients received hydroxychloroquine (50%), azithromycin (17%) and tocilizumab (22%) in the first wave, but none of these medications were used during the second wave. Remdesivir was used in 15% patients in the first wave. No patient in the first wave received corticosteroid therapy. In contrast, the majority of patients in the second wave received corticosteroids (70%) and remdesivir (63%). There were marked differences in overall mortality (25% v/s 6%), admission to intensive care unit (48% v/s 8%), and use of mechanical ventilation (31% v/s 5%) between the first and second waves respectively. Monoclonal antibody therapy was not available for use in hospitalized patients. Conclusions: There were remarkable differences in medications used, need for intensive care admission and need for mechanical ventilation for patients with COVID-19 infection between the first two waves of this pandemic. There was an improvement in outcomes in terms of overall mortality, need of intensive care unit admission, and need for mechanical ventilation during the second wave compared to the first. Further research is needed to determine whether the improved outcomes are a reflection exclusively of better therapeutics or a combination of therapeutics and other early interventions and the role of the COVID-19 variant (beta) in second wave compared to the original wild-type virus in both waves.
Opioid Prescriber Related Barriers to Pain Management in Palliative Care
Authors: Mutinda Jostine Ndunge
Published: October 2022

Aim: Establishing opioid prescriber- related barriers to pain management in palliative care. Introduction: Millions of people suffering from Non-communicable diseases e.g. cancer live and die with severe pain and other debilitating symptoms, which can be effectively treated and managed at affordable cost. Unfortunately, they typically lack access to medication, appropriate technology and palliative care services. Satisfactory pain management is an essential component of palliative care both in the healthcare setting and in home based care. Palliative care emphasizes on pain and symptom management in life-limiting disease management. Unfortunately, many barriers interfere with the pain and symptom management process. Barriers could be patient or healthcare related. Though nurses do not prescribe opioid analgesics they play, a pivotal role in pain management using the medication hence delay of prescription does affect nursing care. Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted in Embu and Machakos level five hospitals and the hospices targeting 238 nurses working in these institutions. These facilities are located in the Eastern region of Kenya. Systematic Random Sampling was done to identify participants and the data collected by use of questionnaires, exported using Epidata 3.1, cleaned and coded; then analyzed using Stata version 14. Hypothesis testing was done by use of Chi – squared Test with 95% Confidence Interval. Presentation was done using tables and charts. Results: The prescriber- related barriers to pain management by use of opioids included: Delayed prescription, failure to prescribe the medication, shortage of prescribers and inadequate pain assessment. Conclusion and recommendation: Previous studies had identified some of the barriers in other countries. Many barriers interfere with the pain and symptom management process, frustrating efforts to assess and control the said symptoms. Unlike other analgesics, opioids require prescription for them to be dispensed hence prescribers are key to pain management by use of this class of drugs. Most of the barriers identified in the study could be addressed by the Government through investing in employment of prescribers, continued professional development as well as change in legislation.
Changes in Health-Related Quality of Life for Elderly People after Make-Up Therapy in a Nursing Care Prevention Class Vol 2: Comparison by Daily Make-Up Application
Authors: Fujita Wakako , Wada Yuri
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) before and after the intervention of make-up therapy on 122 elderly persons attending nursing care prevention classes. The SF-8TM (SF8 Health Survey), a HRQOL scale was used to conduct a questionnaire survey, before and 1 week after make- up therapy, on 8 domains of health: physical functioning, physical role, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, emotional role, and mental health. The number of valid responses was 80 (response rate, 65.6%), and comparisons were examined by Wilcoxon's signed-rank test before and after the intervention. The results showed that the elderly group who regularly use make-up and those who do not regularly use make-up showed significantly higher “vitality” after make-up therapy. In addition, the summary score for mental health was higher in the elderly group who do not regularly use make-up, suggesting that make-up therapy can lead to a positive sense of mental health in elderly persons who do not regularly use make-up.
Awareness and Attitudes of Al Ahsa's Community toward Virtual Clinics
Authors: Alagnam Fatimah Ahmed , Alhussain Zainab Hassan , Alquwaidi Noor Abdullh , Alabbas Ghadeer Dawood , Alomar Norah , Mousa Ola
Published: October 2022

Background: Outpatient clinics pose a risk of infection transmission to patients. Patients can access their care without this risk through virtual consultations or virtual clinics. In addition to providing a positive benefit to medical patients who are at risk, telemedicine is also an economic and time saver for primary care users, particularly patients with chronic diseases. The aim of this study is to evaluate the awareness, experiences, and attitudes of Al Ahsa community about virtual clinics and their services. Methods: The study was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, with convenience sampling. The data was collected in November 2021. A self-administered, predesigned, and validated electronic questionnaire was used in the study. Results: Among a total of 463 majorities of participants 360 (77.8%) were aged more than 40 years. A total of 286 (61.8%) participants were aware of the presence of virtual clinics and telemedicine. Only 137 (29.6%) participants used virtual clinics. In relation to the attitude of the participants, the majority of the participants (294) had a positive feeling toward virtual clinics. In order to analyze the relation between the attitude, and other factors, there is a significant correlation between the educational level and attitude toward using virtual clinics among the participants. Also, there is a positive correlation between the presence of chronic disease and the positive attitude to use virtual clinics. Conclusion: Public awareness and understanding of the potential benefits of telehealth or telemedicine are needed for telehealth initiatives to succeed. According to the study, A majority of participants were aware of virtual clinics and telemedicine. Moreover, the patients' attitudes towards using the virtual clinics were positive.
Deprescribing Benzodiazepines in Older Adults
Authors: Pishock Ryan Anne
Published: October 2022

Benzodiazepines are well established as having the ability to produce rapid relief of anxiety and sleep disorders. However, despite their association with harm and often-short therapeutic effects, they continue to be prescribed often. Through the process of aging, the accumulation of medications needed to treat various disease states contributes to polypharmacy among the elderly. Older adults have unique factors that position them at a higher susceptibility of the anticholinergic side effects of benzodiazepines, which can result in falls, cognitive impairments and depression. Given these concerns, multiple professional organizations have identified the deprescribing of benzodiazepines as a national public health priority and have strongly recommended the pursuit of alternative shared decision-making approaches. While non- pharmacologic techniques are widely recognized to safely manage the common reasons clinicians provide when choosing to prescribe benzodiazepine’s, there is a mounting need for prescriber education regarding these practical approaches as well as evidence-based clinical practice guidelines to support successful deprescribing [1]. The purpose of this DNP project was to improve prescriber knowledge of deprescribing approaches and present alternative prescribing decisions through participation of an evidence-based education program at a geriatric specialized, primary care practice in Pennsylvania. The study participants consisted of Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants who prescribe benzodiazepines. The results indicated an improvement in the participant’s knowledge of deprescribing approaches and alternative prescribing choices, as evidenced by how they rated their attitudes, knowledge and practices after participating in the evidence-based education.