bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Libraries and archives: trusted repositories of knowledge and vibrant engine rooms of creativity
Authors: Brien Donna Lee , Franks Rachel
Published: December 2021

Libraries and archives are widely regarded as trusted repositories of knowledge: by

definition, these institutions collect and preserve information relating to almost every

aspect of human existence. In terms of creative works, the thousands of kilometres of

shelving in archives and libraries in Australia support a wealth of material. These

institutions are not, however, merely passive storage facilities. Scholars in a wide

range of disciplines utilise, re-imagine and re-interpret the creative works in these

collections to generate new knowledge, while library and information professionals

undertake specific research to facilitate these, and other, activities. Libraries and

archives also offer a range of creative programs, and facilitate the activities of groups

who meet to pursue creative activities either on site or, with the advent of digitisation,

online via content co-creation, data visualisation and social media. The work of

archives and libraries in placing content online also opens up new ways for users to

creatively interact with collection materials. Using Sir Ken Robinson’s important

conceptualisations of creativity, this article explores libraries and archives as both

creative spaces and as facilitators of creativity through the examination of some

examples of creative best practice from across Australia and around the world in

order to unpack how these institutions function as engine rooms, as well as

storehouses, of creativity.
Strategically strengthening learning and teaching leadership in the creative arts through the createED network
Authors: de la Harpe Barbara , Mason Thembi , Brien Donna Lee
Published: December 2021

In 2009, the createED network, a network for leaders in learning and teaching in the

creative arts disciplines, was born. The disciplines included art, architecture, creative

writing, design and performing arts (dance, music and theatre). Establishing the

network was enabled by an Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) funded

grant. The aims of the network were to strengthen learning and teaching leadership

through the provision of opportunities for leaders in learning and teaching to engage in

collaborative professional development activities and share knowledge and resources

that inform and validate practice, individually and collectively; to address

contemporary issues of pedagogy and viability through identifying, researching,

reviewing and scoping activities that focus on current resources, strengths, gaps and

challenges; and to foster scholarship in learning and teaching leadership and strengthen

the teaching-research nexus through peer review of practice-based outcomes. In this

article, we build on the reflections presented in a previous special issue of TEXT on

leadership in the creative arts (de la Harpe, Mason & Peterson 2011), providing an

introduction to the createED project – ‘the network idea’, its aims and aspirations – ’the

network ideal’, what transpired on the ground – ‘the network reality’, as well as where

it is currently at and where it is headed – ‘the network evolution’.
Student responses to a work integrated learning approach in a new media teaching unit
Authors: Fassbender Eric , Taylor Andrew , Houtmeyers Peter
Published: December 2021

This paper describes student responses to the application and integration of a Work

Integrated Learning approach to a New Media teaching unit at an Australian university.

The purpose of the work-integrated approach was to attempt to teach students how to

collaborate in ‘real-world’ work situations and solve ‘real’ problems as they occur.

Data on student responses and learning outcomes was collected by questionnaires over

four semesters. Results show that students respond positively regarding the Work

Integrated Learning approach in comparison to traditional coursework based

assessment. Students particularly identified their own learning and development in the

areas of problem solving, ability to work in a team, analytical skills and their ability to

plan and organise, as being positively affected. Furthermore, improvements to student

motivation, engagement and overall learning at university are reported.
Work integrated learning / professional practice in creative arts programs
Authors: Wade Bill , Trinidad Sue , Woodward Tony
Published: December 2021

This article reports on a project which aimed to re-think, re-leverage and re-imagine the

power of industry/education/sector partnerships in the creative arts in Australia. A

selection of case studies were collected and analysed to examine the role industry and

community engagement plays increative learning and professional practice pedagogy.

As one of three key projects exploring pedagogical approaches in the creative arts

under the createED umbrella undertaken in 2011, this project also focussed on

exploring tertiary-level work integrated learning (WIL) and professional practice in

light of the new national creative and performing arts discipline standards. The result

was a national benchmarking of best practice; an exploration of the role of the national

discipline standards in evaluating the contribution of WIL, and a set of

recommendations articulating how to successfully develop effective professional

practice and industry partnership within a creative arts curriculum. Our findings were

generally consistent with those of the Australian Learning and Teaching Council

National Scoping Study: The Work Integrated Learning / WIL Report (Patrick et al.

1. 2008) and extended upon that significant study through our primary focus upon the

creative arts.
Antioxidants as a defence against reactive oxygen species
Authors:   Faculty of Health Sciences, Lipinski University of Economics, Law and Medical Sciences in Kielce, Marwicka Justyna , Zięba Anna ,   Jan Kochanowski University of Kielce, Collegium Medicum
Published: December 2021

Reactive oxygen species are formed as a natural product of metabolic processes occurring in the organism or under the influence of external factors. Under homeostasis, they play an important role as a cellular signaling device. During oxidative stress, when they are produced in excess, they can cause damages to proteins, lipids, carbohydrates or nucleic acids. Exposure of cells and extracellular structures to free radicals activate natural mechanisms to eliminate free radicals and their derivatives. The aim of the article was to present what antioxidants are, and how they protect cells against the free radicals. The protective system against the free radicals consists of antioxidant enzymes: superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidases, and reductase. Low-molecular antioxidants such as vitamin C, E, carotenoids, coenzyme Q10, flavonoids, glutathione and melatonin also play an important role.
Satisfaction as the key to attracting clients of beauty salons
Authors:   Zakład Ekonomii i Zarządzania, Wydział Turystyki i Rekreacji, Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego w Krakowie, Kryczka Małgorzata
Published: December 2021

There are certain common features between satisfaction and loyalty. Satisfaction is a necessary, but not sufficient, condition to build loyalty. The level of customer loyalty also depends on many other factors, including the type of industry, product and personality of the client. The aim of the article was to answer these questions: Does the satisfaction achieved by the client as a result of the service provided to them guarantee their loyalty? Do beauty salons monitor customer satisfaction? Why is satisfaction monitoring so important? The presented results focused on customer satisfaction monitored by beauty salons.
Cannabidiol – characteristic and application in cosmetology and dermatology
Authors:   Department of Organic Chemical Technology and Petrochemistry Silesian University of Technology, Grymel Mirosława , Grabiec Patrycja ,   Department of Organic Chemical Technology and Petrochemistry Silesian University of Technology, Nurkowska Kamila ,   Department of Organic Chemical Technology and Petrochemistry Silesian University of Technology
Published: December 2021

Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the main active ingredients in hemp. It shows a number of valuable biological properties, such as anti-cancer, anti-depressant or anti-inflammatory. The aim of the article was to present the most importantproperties of cannabidiol and its possible application in cosmetology and dermatology. The wide therapeutic potential of CBD makes it possible to use in the treatment of, not only cancer or mental disorders, but also many dermatoses.
The Relationship of Ghrelin Level with Levels of Cluster of Differentiation 4 (CD4) in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Patients Receiving Antiretroviral (ARV) Therapy
Authors: Tanaka Ibrahim , Lindarto Dharma , Syafril Santi
Published: December 2021

Background: Ghrelin is primarily involved in the secretion of growth hormone (GH), glucose and lipid metabolism. HIV infection is thought to affect ghrelin levels in HIV patients, especially in patients with lipodystrophy. However, this effect is still unclear because many studies have obtained different results about low or high levels of ghrelin in people with HIV. Suppression of HIV replication with ART rapidly increases CD4 cell count. However, data on the effect of antiretroviral therapy on ghrelin levels is still scant.
Aim: To examine the relationship between ghrelin levels and CD4 levels in HIV patients receiving ARV therapy.
Method: This research is an observational analysis study, with cross-sectional design, implemented start from April 2020 in Tropical Diseases & Infection Polyclinic, H. Adam Malik Hospital. Blood samples were taken and examined at the Clinical Pathology Laboratory. Primary and secondary data collection from interviews and direct observation. Data will be analyzed with Pearson correlation test if normally distributed or Spearman's test if the data is not normally distributed using SPSS software.
Results: A total of 43 the sample consists of 38 patient who received the AFC, 3 patients received Duviral + Efafirens, 1 patient received Tenofovir + Hiviral + Aluvia dan 1 patient received Tenofovir + Hiviral + Neviral. Demographic characteristics based on th highest ages group are 21-30 years and 31-40 years, each of which is 17 people. The correlation of ghrelin level with levels of CD4 on the HIV patient taking ARV shows a significance value of 0.943, it can be concluded that there was no significant relationship between Ghrelin levels and CD4.
Conclusion: There was no correlation between ghrelin levels with CD4 levels on HIV patient receiving ARV therapy.

Keywords: Ghrelin, HIV, CD4, Antiretrovirals.
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY: AN IMPERATIVE TOOL FOR EFFECTIVE EDUCATION MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA
Authors: Musah E.
Published: December 2021

This library-based paper discussed how the invaluable psychology of education influences the effective management of educational institutions with respect to the achievement of the goals stated in the nation’s policy document on education. The rationale for this is that the lack of knowledge of educational psychology by school managers is a principal reason for the incessant crises experienced in educational institutions. This does not augur well for the education system of the country. Sadly, this problem has not caught the attention of major stakeholders in the education sector. The paper highlighted vital areas of management as well as the challenges bedevilling education management in the country. It also examined the importance of utilizing educational psychology as a veritable tool for overcoming these problems. The belief is that this will enhance better service delivery for the attainment of the goals and objectives for which educational institutions are established.
Doğrusal Fiziki Programlama Yaklaşımı ile Kapalı Döngü Tedarik Zinciri Optimizasyonu
Authors: ÖZTÜRK Gamze , AKSOY Hasan Kıvanç
Published: December 2021

Kapalı Döngü Tedarik Zinciri (KDTZ) sistemi, ileri ve tersine tedarik akışlarını bütün bir sistem üzerinde görmeyi sağlayarak üretici-müşteri ve müşteri-üretici ilişkilerini bir araya getirmektedir. Kapalı Döngü Tedarik Zinciri’nde ağ yapısı karmaşık olup burada iade edilen ürünlerin geri kazanım miktarı, maliyeti, süresi ve geri dönüşüm oranı gibi belirsizlikler yer almaktadır. Kapalı Döngü Tedarik Zinciri’nde bu belirsizliklerden yola çıkarak toplam kâr ve geri kazanım oranının maksimizasyonu, toplam geri kazanım süresinin minimizasyonunu hedefleyen çok amaçlı optimizasyon problemi ele alınmıştır. Çok amaçlı optimizasyon modelinin çözümü için karşılaşılan zorluklardan biri de amaç fonksiyonundaki hedeflerin ağırlıklarının belirlenememesi ve buna bağlı olarak karar vericinin tutarsız sonuçlarla karşılaşabilmesidir. Bu noktada Doğrusal Fiziki Programlama yöntemi karar vericilerin tercih aralıklarını belirleyerek hedefler için kriter ağırlıklarını tutarlı bir şekilde hesaplanmasına olanak sağlamaktadır. Bu çalışmada Kapalı Döngü Tedarik Zinciri problemi için yeniden üretilebilir ve ortak parçalara sahip 3 farklı ürün ele alınmıştır. Uygulaması yapılan çok amaçlı optimizasyon modelinde optimal ürün seçeneği Doğrusal Fiziki Programlama yaklaşımı ile belirlenmiş ve elde edilen sonuçlar iade edilen ürün sayısı, satış geliri, geri kazanım süresi ve geri kazanım oranındaki değişiklikler üzerinden üç farklı senaryo kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir.
A New Kumaraswamy Class of Generalized Distributions with Applications to Exponential Model.
Authors: AHMED Mohamed
Published: December 2021

In this paper, a new class of generalized distributions, so-called the alpha power Kumaraswamy (AK) class, is derived, three important classes of distributions are nested by the AK class. Some mathematical properties are studied and a parameters estimation method using maximum likelihood (MLE) is obtained. A simulation study using bootstrapping approach is performed to study the estimators behavior of the alpha power Kumaraswamyexponential (AKE) distribution. A real data set is investigated to illustrate the flexibility of the AKE distribution.
Linguística Aplicada e Ensino de Línguas Estrangeiras: reflexões, experiências e desafios
Authors: Pitombeira Cátia Veneziano , Makiyama Simone , Meniconi Flávia Colen
Published: December 2021

A publicação deste importante compêndio, que reúne 13 capítulos, marca o momento pelo qual a Educação, de modo geral, e a Universidade Pública, no Brasil, atravessam. Nesse sentido, à margem de uma sociedade dita contemporânea, cujo clamor é pelo ineditismo e vertiginoso desenvolvimento científico, observa-se o eco das inúmeras vozes, das vivências e adversidades. Sabe-se bem que os enfrentamentos e resistências não são de agora! Dessa forma, a tônica da obra apresentada aponta para o ensino-aprendizagem de línguas-culturas – Espanhola, Francesa, Inglesa e Orientais, bem como destaca a constituição identitária desses profissionais em diferentes frentes. (Prof. Dr. Lucas Rodrigues Lopes)
Influencia de diferentes medios de cultivo y niveles de pH en el crecimiento in vitro de 6 cepas del género Suillus
Authors: Chung Guin-Po Patricio
Published: December 2021

Se analizó el comportamiento in vitro de 6 cepas de las especies Suillus luteus, S, granulatus y S. bellinii, asociados a plantaciones de Pinus radiata. Se evaluó las variables crecimiento radial (CR), velocidad media de crecimiento(VMC) y biomasa (B) creciendo en los medios PDA (Papa Dextrosa Agar), MNM (Medio Melin-Norkrans) y BAF (Biotina Aneurina ácido Fólico) y en 5 niveles de pH (4,8, 5,3; 5,8; 6,3; y 6,8).  A nivel de cepas se analizó las interacciones presentes entre los factores medio de cultivo y pH. Se observó comportamientos variables de cada cepa para las variables CR y VMC frente a los factores evaluados.  Para la variable B, se observan promedios significativos para los medios de cultivo PDA y/o BAF, dependiendo de la cepa estudiada, con valores significativos de pH que variaron para cada cepa. Comparaciones entre valores del CR y de B, muestran alta correlación entre ellos para cepas de S. granulatus, baja para cepas de S. luteus y mediana a nula para cepas de S. bellinii.
Antecedentes iniciales para la utilización de especies de Salix como biomasa para energía en la Región de Aysén.
Authors: Pinilla Juan Carlos , Riquelme Espergue Francisca , Acuña Aroca Bernardo
Published: December 2021

La utilización eficiente de la biomasa forestal en procesos de generación de energía es una de las líneas de trabajo del Instituto Forestal, caracterizando especies adaptadas a distintas situaciones de crecimiento y de una productividad que permitan su utilización en la generación de energía. Esto es particularmente importante para la comuna de Coyhaique, debido a la dependencia de la leña como fuente de calefacción y a la creciente necesidad de abastecimiento de biomasa para energía.
Se evaluó plantaciones experimentales de Salix alba y S. cinerea establecidos en la Región de Aysén, obteniendo antecedentes de crecimiento y biomasa, caracterización energética y de análisis elemental. Los resultados generales indican que, a los ocho años, S. alba desarrolló un mayor crecimiento en variables del árbol como en biomasa aérea, con un DAP medio de 4,7 cm y altura de 6,7 m, mientras que S. cinérea registró valores de 2,8 cm y 5,5 m para DAP y altura, respectivamente. En biomasa aérea verde, S. alba presentó un valor de 18 kg por árbol, mientras que S. cinérea registró 10,4 kg, con un valor de 41% para el peso seco en relación al peso verde de la biomasa. El Poder Calorífico Inferior fue de 18.009 y 18.163 J/g para S. alba y S. cinérea, respectivamente, y los valores del Análisis Elemental indican que es posible su utilización como materia prima para energía.
Se requiere de ampliar estos estudios en Coyhaique y contribuir a la oferta de biomasa para su uso en energía.
Recent Advances of the Medicinal Plant Compound for Combating Pneumonia Disease: A Review
Authors: Patel Megha , Sharma Bhavesh
Published: December 2021

Bacteria, influenza, parasites and fungi are pathogenic microorganisms that cause infectious diseases. Diseases can spread from one individual to another, either directly or indirectly. Infectious diseases are world’s second most common cause of death. Rainforest plants provide about quarter of drugs we need. Scientific research has been carried out on few medicinal plants, but only to small degree. Bacterial susceptibility to currently active antibiotics has necessitated discovery of new antibacterial agents. Several plants are widely used as herbal medicine for treatment of infectious diseases in rural and backward areas of India. This chapter looks over the publications on medicinal plants that are used to cure diseases like malaria, pneumonia. Traditional medicine is preferred primary health care system in many rural areas for variety of reasons, including its affordability and efficacy. The current study focused on existing medicinal plant literature, with ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacology details being highlighted. All of examined plants showed potent action, supporting their conventional uses as well as their ability to cure common diseases. Curcuma longa L., Punica granatum L. and Justicia adhatoda L. were most widely used plant families for pneumonia therapy in research area (each with seven plants); of these, Curcuma longa L., Punica granatum L. and Justicia adhatoda L. had most inhibiting ability against Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae. Ascorbic acid, curcumin, vasicine, piperine, quercetin, myricetin and gallic acid have all been derived from these plants and are said to have antibacterial properties. Although Himalayan region has wide range of ethnomedicinal plants used to treat pneumonia, research on in-vivo activity, toxicology, and mechanism of action is minimal. As result, in order to produce novel antibacterial drugs from studied plant species, thorough study of these aspects is needed.
Examining the Correlation between Smartphone Addiction and Leisure Boredom Perception in Ice Hockey Players
Authors: Kurudirek Muharrem Alparslan , Kurudirek Muhammet Irfan
Published: December 2021

The purpose of this study was to determine smartphone addiction and leisure boredom perception levels in ice hockey players in Turkey, examine them in terms of age, sex and educational level, and investigate the correlation between smartphone addiction and leisure boredom perception. The population of the study consisted of athletes actively playing in ice hockey leagues in Turkey. The sample group comprised a total of 85 athletes (51 males and 34 females) who were selected randomly from the population and were voluntary to participate in the study. In the study, a questionnaire with three sections was used as the data collection tool. The first section of the questionnaire was a personal information form prepared by the researcher to determine the age, sex, and educational background of the participants. In the second section of the questionnaire, the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version (SAS-SV) was used for measuring the smartphone addiction levels of the participants. In the third and last section of the questionnaire, the Leisure Boredom Scale (LBS) was used for determining the leisure boredom perception of the participants. In the data assessment, the SPSS 26 package software was used. After transferring the data collected via the data collection tool into the electronic environment, the normality was first tested and then non-parametric analyses were performed upon detecting that the data were not normally distributed. When examining the findings of the study, it was observed that most of the participants were male, had high school education and below and were aged 15 to 17 years. In addition, the mean scores of the participants were higher in the Leisure Boredom Scale Boredom Subscale, moderate in the Leisure Boredom Scale Satisfaction Subscale and higher in the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version. It was determined that the female participants had higher mean ranks in the Leisure Boredom Scale Boredom Subscale compared to the male participants at a statistically significant level. When examining the correlation between the smartphone addiction and leisure boredom perception of the participants, it was also observed that there was a statistically significant, positive, and weak correlation between the smartphone addiction and the boredom subscale of the leisure boredom perception.
The Physical Development and Physical Preparedness of the Students at the Age of 17-20 Years Old Who Go in for Track and Field
Authors: Abdyrakhmanova D. O. , K. Ch. Dzhanuzakov
Published: December 2021

The impact of regular track and field trainings on student’s physical development and physical preparedness have been studied in the work. The study was conducted in the Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University. İn total, 64 students at the age of 17-20 years have participated into the study. Applied methods: anthropometry, physiometry, the Stange-Hench tests. Sports and pedagogical control tests (on flexibility, strength, speed, endurance and agility) have been used as well.While evaluating students’ physical development, the second study of both ‘Sports’ and ‘Initial’ groups has revealed the high indices among boys according to the following criteria: body height and weight, chest bulk, vital capacity, chest excursion and the Stange-Hench tests. According to the heart rate criterion, the indices of the “Sports” group were reliably higher than those of the “Initial” group (P < 0.05). During the comparison of the second study results of girls’ physical development, more reliable distinctions have been found out (P < 0.05). When the physical development indices were under the study, the second examination exposed and proved that the flexibility of boys from ‘Sports’ group being higher on 7.1 cm (P < 0.05).The experimental materials provided in this article gave an opportunity for concluding that systematic track and field trainings had had a positive impact on the physical development indices, to be precise on the functional condition and physical preparedness level of boys and girls at the age 17-20 years old.
Cycling as a Part of Recreation: An Awareness-Exploring Study
Authors: Uca Merve , Alizadehebadi Leyla , Yılmaz Sevim Handan
Published: December 2021

This study aimed to explore the awareness among individuals engaged in recreational cycling about the benefits of cycling. The study consists of 66 participants in the age group of 18-30 who are interested in recreational cycling in the province of Sakarya. The “Recreation Awareness Scale” developed by Ekinci and Özdilek (2019) was used as a data collection tool in the study. In the study, skewness and kurtosis (kurtosis) were evaluated to ensure the normal distribution of the data in addition to descriptive statistical methods such as percentage and frequency. As a result, we found the data to be normally distributed and, thus, utilized the parametric tests. Accordingly, the groups were compared using a t-test and an analysis of variance (ANOVA). In addition, we performed a Tukey test to find out the group(s) as the source of difference. Then, Pearson’s correlation analysis was performed to see the association between two continuous variables. The results revealed that the participants did not differ significantly on pleasure/entertainment, social/achievement, and self-development subscales by gender. Yet, the mean scores of the participants differed significantly on the social/achievement and self-development subscales by educational attainment. The post hoc test suggested that those having a high school degree got significantly higher scores on the social/achievement subscale than the participant with an associate degree. Moreover, the high school graduates obtained higher scores on the self-development subscale than those with a secondary school, associate, and undergraduate degree. Considering the relationship between recreation awareness and age, the Pearson’s correlation test revealed significant positive relationships between age and the participants’ scores on the social/achievement and self-development subscales. Yet, we could not find a significant relationship between age and the pleasure/entertainment subscale.
The Visibility of the Disability in Terms of the Social Model: Para Shooting Sport Sample
Authors: Afacan Meltem Işik , Afacan Ersin
Published: December 2021

The body is one of the ways people express themselves. This is true not only for people without disabilities, but also for people with disabilities. Physical education and sports are one of the methods of disabled people to express themselves physically in society. The aim of this study is to contribute to increasing the visibility of disability in sports in terms of the social model. The sample of the study consists of 11 physically disabled national shooting athletes who have the right to participate in the 2021 Paralympic Games. In the study, a semi-structured interview technique was used in which theoretically, according to De Pauw, his/her thoughts on the visibility of disability in sports were used. In this study, in which qualitative research methods are used, descriptive analysis of the data is performed using both content analysis and in-depth interview. In the study, the demographic characteristics of the participants were determined. In-depth interviews were conducted with 11 people (4 women and 7 men) who voluntarily participated in the study. Findings obtained from the data after the interviews; The sub-theme of the “obstacles to participation in sports” theme is lack of materials and facilities, the sub-theme of the “attractiveness of the Paralympic Games” is the inadequate promotion of the Paralympic Games, the sub-themes of the “reaction of the social environment” are being congratulated as a positive reaction, and the shooting sport is not known as a negative reaction determined.
Center the Relationship between Self-Leadership Behaviors of Sports-Sports Training Specialists and Job Satisfaction Levels (An Example from Eastern Anatolia Region)
Authors: Sandikçi Muhammed Bahadır , Yıldız Metin , Kırtepe Abdurrahman
Published: December 2021

This study aims to determine the relationship between self-leadership behaviors and job satisfaction levels of Sports-Sports Training Specialists working in Provincial Directorates of Youth and Sports. The research population consists of 230 Sports-Sports Training Specialists working in the Provincial Directorates of Youth and Sports in the Eastern Anatolia Region. “Personal Information Form”, “Self-Leadership Questionnaire-SLQ” and “Job Satisfaction Scale” were used for data collection. 72.2% of the participants are male, 73.4% have an undergraduate degree and 64.6% are working in their institution on a contractual basis. There is a significant difference in favor of women between gender and the self-talk sub-dimension of the self-leadership scale. There was a significant difference between the working positions and the total score of the self-leadership scale and the sub-dimension of self-cueing in favor of permanent employees. There was a statistically significant difference between the job satisfaction scale and the sports training specialists having poor economic status. No positive relationship was found between self-leadership and job satisfaction. It has been concluded that female sports-sports training specialists are more focused on self-talk than males and this has an effect on self-leadership levels, but gender does not affect their job satisfaction levels. Permanent staff experts motivate themselves better and have a better sense of self-leadership than contracted experts. It has been determined that compared to their senior colleagues, newcomers to the profession are in an effort to reveal their self-leadership behaviors more in order to prove themselves in their institutions and to be successful.
The Investigation According to Some Variables of COVID-19 Fear Levels of High School Students in the Pandemic Process
Authors: Özbek Sıtkı , Özaltaş Hüseyin Nasip
Published: December 2021

The aim of this study was to examine the COVID-19 fear of high school students in the COVID-19 pandemic proccess, based on a few characteristics. Within the scope of this aim, the study’s research group; in the 2020-2021 academic year, a total of 760 students, 382 girls and 378 boys, were identified using a sample technique that can be readily located among high school students who continue their studies in Krşehir province. In the research, for determining the COVID-19 fear levels of students, Ahorsu et al. (2020), and Bakioğlu et al. (2020) “COVID-19 Fear Scale” adapted into Turkish was used. Kolmogorov-Smirnowa values showed that the data were normally distributed. Frequency and percentage analyzes were applied in descriptive statistics, T test was used in the analysis of binary groups, and One way Anova was used in the analysis of three or more groups. As a result of these analyzes, it was determined that the high school students participating in the study had a moderate (x̄ = 15.7) fear of COVID-19. It was determined that the COVID-19 fear levels of high school students the pandemic process, according to the gender variable, the COVID-19 fears of female students (x̄ = 17.26) were significantly higher than male students (x̄ = 14.21). Yet, it was determined that the variables of age, class, being in the school team, doing licensed sports, type of sports, duration of doing sports and getting COVID-19 disease did not have a significant effect on high school students’ fear of COVID-19. As a conclusion, it was shown that fear of COVID-19 in high school students created substantial disparities in favor of girls only on the basis of gender. Other characteristics revealed in the study had no significant effect on high school students’ COVID-19 fear levels.
1920թ. հայ-վրացական հարաբերությունների լուսաբանումը
ժամանակի հայ պատմագրության մեջ
Authors: Movsesyan Narine
Published: December 2021

Հոդվածում ներկայացված են ժամանակի հայ պատմագրության գնահատականներն ու վերլուծությունները 1920 թ. թուրք-հայկական պատերազմի նախօրյակին հայ-վրացական հարաբերությունների առնչությամբ: Դրանք մեծ հետաքրքրություն և կարևորություն են ներկայացնում, քանի որ ունեն սկզբնաղբյուրային նշանակություն և օգտակար են նշված շրջանի իրադարձությունների շատ հարցերի նորովի լուսաբանման համար:
Արհեստները Գեղարքունիքում 19-րդ դ. վերջին և 20-րդ դ. սկզբին ըստ պատմազգագրական նյութերի
Authors: Poghosyan Ashxunj , Poghosyan Lusine
Published: December 2021

Սույն աշխատանքի ընձեռած հնարավորությունների սահմաններում ներկայացված են 19-րդ դարի վերջին և 20-րդ դարի սկզբին Գեղարքունիքում և մասնավորապես Նոր Բայազետում գոյություն ունեցած շուրջ քառասուն արհեստներից մի քանիսը։ Բավականին հանգամանորեն բնութագրված են դարբնությունը, ոսկերչությունը, գորգագործությունն ու փայտագործությունը։
Ալեքսանդրապոլի գրական-երաժշտական բարքերի արտացոլումը «Սոխակ Հայաստանի» երգարանում
Authors: Ayvazyan Gevorg , Hayrapetyan Sergo
Published: December 2021

Արևելահայ գավառակենտրոն Ալեքսանդրապոլի հասարակական միտքն անընդհատ արտահայտվելու հնարավորություններ է փնտրել: 1870-ական թթ. այդպիսի հրաշալի առիթ է հանդիսացել Բաքվում «Սոխակ Հայաստանի» լիակատար երգարանի հրատարակումը: Ժողովածուն գրավել է ալեքպոլցի կրթամշակութային առանցքային որոշ գործիչների ստեղծագործական ուշադրությունը: Նրանք այդտեղ զետեղել են իրենց սոցիալ-քաղաքական բնութագծերով գրվածքները:
Հոդվածում տրվել է այդ երախայրիքների արժեբանական վերլուծությունը: Հայաստանի քաղաքների առօրեականության պատմության ուսումնասիրության կարևորության ըմբռնումով պարզաբանվել է դրանց նշանակությունը:
XIX դ. երկրորդ կեսին Ալեքսանդրապոլում նկատվող արտասովոր (հուն.` phainomenon) իրողությունների ընկալմանման համար չափազանց կարևոր է ժամանակակից գրականության և հրապարակախոսության պահունակից ալեքպոլցիների բարքագրական ժառանգության վերհանումը: Հետազոտական մակարդակում թեմայի ստվերազրկումը, մեր կարծիքով, գիտական նորույթ լինելուց բացի, կարող է խթանել այսօրվա Գյումրի զբոսաշրջային հետաքրքիր ծրագրերի կազմումը:
Reactivate Your Second Heart
Authors: Almendras Monica , Peper Erik
Published: December 2021

Sitting or standing without moving the leg muscles puts additional stress on your heart, as blood and lymph pool in the legs. Tightening and relaxing the calf muscles can prevent the pooling of the blood. The inactivity of the calf muscles does not allow the blood to flow upward and may result in “sitting disease,” contributing to the development of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Activating the calf muscles as well as other leg muscles are strategies to support cardiovascular health. Thus, the calf muscles are sometimes called “our second heart.” The important function of our “second heart” is to act as a pump to return venous blood and lymph fluids upward, which can occur only when we interrupt sitting with many brief exercises by frequently standing up during the day. Suggestions regarding how to implement short breaks are included. Note that, medically, the term second heart refers to the cisterna chyli, which brings the lymphatic fluids up from the abdomen; however, in this article, second heart is used in a common popular sense of the term as the description of the calf muscle to pump the venous blood toward the heart.
أثر القرآن الكريم في تطور دلالة الألفاظ العربية
Authors: حيدر محمد سليمان طه
Published: December 2021

أثر القرآن الكريم في تطور دلالة الألفاظ العربية

من المسلم به في علم اللغات، أن كل لغة تتعرض للتغيير و للتعديل في معانيها و دلالة ألفاضها.

فتكتسب الكلمات معان جديدة، ذات صلة بالمعاني القديمة، أو لا صلة لها بها.

و لهذا عد علماء اللغات ثلاثة ظواهر، تتضح في دلالة الألفاظ من حيث تطور اللغات في تغيير الدلالة و تعميمها و تخصيصها.

و يتم هذا التعديل و التحديث في اللغات : من حيث المعاني و دلالة الألفاظ عبر حقب متطاولة من الزمان، أو بحدوث حادثة عظيمة، مثل بزوغ شمس الإسلام و نزول القران الكريم و ما أحدثه في اللغة العربية من تطور و تغير بدلالة ألفاظها.

لقد أغني القران الكريم دلالة الألفاظ العربية و منحها بعدا إسلاميا حمل مفاهيم الدين الجديد، فحظيت اللغة العربية بحفظ القران، حيث كانت هي وعاءه، فأثري القران معانيها و أحيا مضامينها و أكسبها أبعادا روحية، و مفاهيم علمية و أدبية، فعاشت اللغة العربية كل العهود بذات المستوى، فلم تخمد جذوتها أو تندثر كما اندثرت اللغة اللاتينية و إن كثرت اللهجات العربية فإن الضابط هو وجود الفصحى العربية كلغة للخطاب الجامع و الضامن للوحدة العربية و الإسلامية.
The economic of production of vegetable crops grown in northern Omdurman, Khartoum State Sudan
Authors: Tariq Bashir Abd Allah
Published: December 2021

The economic of production of vegetable crops grown in northern Omdurman, Khartoum State Sudan

This study was carried out to estimate the profitability in terms of gross margins ol'the main vegetable crops grown in the area.

Sampled farmers were randomly selected through a field survey during 2006/2007 agricultural season, and the collected data was subjected to descriptive statistics and gross margin analysis, in addition to the estimation of the benefit cost ratio.

The results revealed that the vegetable crops under investigation arc profitable to farmers.

Tomato crop scored the highest gross margin, followed by onion and lastly potato crop.

Agricultural operation was the highest cost item for onion and tomato crops, while the agricultural inputs recorded the highest item for potato crop
أثر التدريب الإداري على تنمية الموارد البشرية بالمنظمات الخدمية دراسة حالة: مجموعة شركات سواداتل للاتصالات المحدودة[. 2005 - 2012
Authors: ابو القاسم فضل الله الأمين هالة
Published: December 2021

This study seeks to determine the impact of management training effective human resource development organizations service was taking a case study group of companies Sudatel Telecom Limited and The importance of this study of the importance of training and its role in the development and enhance the performance of human resource, the methodology used in this research historical approach goal in Show Previous studies and access to books and scientific references relevant to the subject of the study, and deductive approach and the descriptive goal in the description of the questionnaire used in the study and finally the analytical method based inferential test the validity of the study hypotheses using appropriate statistical tests, This study contains five chapters, the first chapter contains five sections, as well as Chapter II also contains five sections The third chapter contains three sections, Chapter IV contains the organizations subject of study and action field study, Chapter V includes statistical analysis of the questionnaires and then the results and recommendations, the study finds to several results, most important is the training of management concepts ancient however still organizations floundering in terms of subservience administrative has fallen dependency training to the Director General and to manage the affairs of individuals and at other times to administrative affairs and that the lack of a training plan and a clear offset budget enough, which led to reduce the importance of training and marginalize its role in human resource development organization, in spite of the multiplicity and difference accepted notions about training they all agree in content and purpose of the training, it is planned and organized activity aimed at developing the skills and capabilities of individuals and boost their productivity, the study concludes several recommendations of the most important education administrative leadership and guidance in service organizations towards the concept and importance of effective management training in the development of human resources, the need for attention to the provision of financial means and material resources for the training process and the need to consider training among the strategic priorities in these organizations.
A Case Study of Leadership at a Women’s College: Teamwork, Diversity, and Confidence Building
Authors:   University of the Sacred Heart, Tokyo, Japan, Okugiri Megumi
Published: December 2021

ABSTRACT This study reports on women college students’ leadership, teamwork, diversity, and communication skills while planning and executing a leadership event in Japan over a period of seven months. Data were gathered from 11 students who completed two online questionnaires: Questionnaire A was administered while planning the event and Questionnaire B was administered after they executed the event. The questionnaires asked about the difficulties/joys of teamwork as both a leader and a follower as well as the lessons they learned through the process. An analysis of the questionnaire results indicated drastic changes in participants’ views of leadership, teamwork, diversity, and communication skills. Students’ learnings mostly occurred during teamwork planning efforts, but after the execution, the learnings become established as a sense of appreciation and self-confidence, thereby enhancing their potential as a leader and a follower. KEYWORDS: Leadership Education, College Student, Teamwork, Diversity, Confidence Building
COVID-19: Unmasking the Digital Gender Divide in a Pandemic
Authors:   Lebanese International University, Lebanon, Shouman Lina
Published: December 2021

Abstract The digital revolution has paved the way to a digital world that stimulates economic growth, develops health outcomes, and raises millions out of poverty by means of new technologies and services. The COVID-19 outbreak hastened the implementation of digital solutions at an exceptional speed, producing unforeseen opportunities for alternative methods to social and economic life. On the other hand, the COVID-19 crisis threatens to repel hard-won achievements in gender equality, further revealing women’s vulnerabilities based on their already existing economic, social and political situations. Tackling the digital gender divide is essential to guaranteeing sustainability of women’s livelihood. Therefore, the aim of this study is to find out if the COVID-19 crisis is enforcing existing digital inequality keeping in mind that failure to address the gender digital divide will increase gender inequality. Keywords: Digital revolution, COVID-19, gender equality, digital gender divide, digital inequality
Microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti3SiC2 MAX phases sintered by hot pressing
Authors: Haji Amiri Sheida , Pourmohammadie Vafa Nasser
Published: December 2021

The Ti3SiC2 used in this project has been purchased ready-made. This study aimed to investigate the effect of sintering temperature on samples' microstructure and mechanical properties, including three-point flexural strength, Vickers hardness, and fracture toughness. Therefore, Ti3SiC2 samples were sintered under a vacuum atmosphere at a pressure of 35 MPa for 30 minutes at two temperatures of 1500 °C and 1550 °C by hot pressing. The microstructure obtained from the fracture cross-section of the samples shows that by increasing the sintering temperature to 1550 °C, the microstructure of this sample becomes larger than the sintered sample at 1500 °C. Also, increasing the sintering temperature to 1550 °C causes the decomposition of Ti3SiC2 to TiC, which can be seen in the X-ray diffraction pattern (XRD). In addition, the relative density of the sintered sample at 1550 °C is 98.08% which is higher than that of the sintered sample at 1500 °C with the result of 89%. On the other hand, the three-point flexural strength (227.5 MPa), the Vickers hardness (~9 GPa), and the fracture toughness (8.6 MPa.m1/2) of the sintered sample at 1500 °C are higher due to the fine-grained structure.
ANALYSIS OF VERBAL DISCOURSE IN AN ILLITERATE ELDERLY SAMPLE
Authors: Lira Juliana , Dias Jéssica
Published: December 2021

Background: Discourse is a natural form of communication, which can analyze language processing in a functional perspective. Aging can result in discursive changes, especially in a dementia context. About 18% of the elderly are illiterate in Brazil. Objectives: to analyze the performance of illiterate elderly individuals in a verbal discursive task. Methods: Cross-sectional study approved by ethics that evaluated illiterate elderly individuals in a public reference center in Federal District, Brazil. Individuals were stratified into groups with and without dementia. Participants were asked to describe the “cookie theft” picture. The total number of complete words spoken (NW) and information units (IU) were included in the analysis. Statistical analysis was performed using the Mann-Whitney test. Results: 9 individuals composed the dementia group (6 CDR1, 2 CDR2 and 1 CDR3) and 8 without dementia (3 CDR 0 and 5 CDR 0.5). There was no statistical difference regarding age and female was prevalent in both groups. Professions found in both groups were housewife and planter. There was no statistical difference regarding NW, total IU and for each IU. The group with dementia emitted 7 different IU while group without dementia spoke 14. Conclusions: Illiterate individuals without dementia performed similarly to illiterate individuals diagnosed with dementia in a verbal discourse task.
THE USER’S PERSPECTIVE ON THE DAY CENTER SERVICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA
Authors: Oliveira Luana , Maffioletti Virgínia , Baptista Maria , Dourado Marcia , Marinho Valeska
Published: December 2021

Background: The participation of health service users in satisfaction studies has provided important indicators of service quality. Objectives: To identify and analyze the perception of people with dementia about their experiences in a multidisciplinary Day Center health service. Method: A qualitative descriptive study carried out through the application of a semi-structured interviews to 17 patients with mild to moderate dementia. The data analysis was performed using the Framework method. Results: We identified two main themes: the experience and reasons to attend the Day Center and participants’perceptions of the service. The second theme was divided into six sub-themes: the Day Center as a treatment space, an occupation, a socialization space, a welcoming space, the trust in the team, and suggestions and satisfaction with the service. Participants reported confidence in the treatment provided and in the team. They considered being at the Day Center important to their physical and psychological health. The main reasons were being able to leave the house and get busy, the possibility of socializing and the feeling of happiness generated by being at the Day Center. They also demonstrated satisfaction with the service in general. Conclusion: Individuals with mild cognitive impairment and mild and moderate dementia may provide feasible and reliable information about health services provided.
ANTICHOLINERGIC BURDEN IN DEMENTIA
Authors: Formoso Carolina Rodrigue , Castilhos Raphael Machado , Borelli Wyllians Vendramini , Strelow Matheus Zschornack , Chaves Marcia Fagundes
Published: December 2021

Background: The anticholinergic burden is associated with a greater risk of functional/ cognitive decline and morbidity/mortality. Objectives: Our aim was to quantify the anticholinergic burden in the first visit in our dementia tertiary outpatient clinic. Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of all first visit medical records of patients referred from primary health care to the outpatient dementia clinic of a tertiary hospital in Porto Alegre with a final diagnosis of dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) between 2014-2019. We evaluated all medications in use and we calculated a final score using Brazilian Anticholinergic Activity Drug (BAAD) score. This scale classified drugs according to its central anticholinergic activity from 1 to 3, with higher values indicating greater activity. The final score is the sum of the score for each drug. We divided the sample in two groups (score=0 and ⩾ 1) and performed a logist regression using age, sex, dementia diagnosis and MMSE as covariates. Results: We identified 199 final diagnoses of dementia (mostly Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) [45.2%]) and 39 of MCI. Most patients with dementia (76.4%) and MCI (74.3%) had at least a BAAD score = 1. Median (IQI) BAAD score was higher in VD, 4 (1.0-6.5). In the regression analysis, BAAD score was associated with MMSE, controlling for covariates. Conclusions: In our sample, the anticholinergic burden was high and correlated with dementia severity.