bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Risk factors for Covid-19 in India
Authors: Roy Manas Pratim
Published: September 2021

Like many developing countries, India was devastated by the raging pandemic of Covid 19. With the active involvement of the government and the community, the disaster was fought with. However, the impact was uneven across the country. The present study aimed to identify the factors responsible for variation in case burden of Covid-19. Data on demographic factors and co-morbidities were obtained from different sources available in the public domain. Descriptive statistics were used for comparison between states. A total of 30 states were taken into account. Correlation was used to find out association between different factors and the burden of Covid-19. Data on Covid were collected till 9th May, 2021. The burden of Covid-19 was strongly related to the literacy status and economy of the state (r = 0.574 and 0.730, respectively). The burden of self-reported hypertension and diabetes was also statistically linked to the burden of Covid-19 (r = 0.539 and 0.721, respectively). Overweight and obesity were also associated with the burden of Covid-19 (r = 0.614 and 0.561, respectively). Therefore, in areas with a high proportion of patients with co-morbidities, limited resources may be mobilized for a better outcome. As the states with poor literacy and health condition suffered the most. Tailored intervention is wanted to reach the poor and vulnerable.
Assessment of knowledge and awareness among nursing students of a private medical university towards periodontal health and oral-systemic disease link
Authors: Verma Kanika , Dhruvakumar Deepa
Published: September 2021

Background

Health is a global human demand for all strata of population. Oral health plays an essential role to conserve the overall general health. Many systemic conditions have been linked in association with periodontitis, such as preterm low birth weight infants, cardiovascular disease and related events such as angina, myocardial infarction, stroke, respiratory diseases, and diabetes mellitus. Education of oral health is considered to abide an essential prerequisite for oral health-related behavior. This survey was carried out to determine the level of knowledge and awareness about periodontal health and its oral-systemic disease link amongst the nursing students of private medical university.

Aim

To perceive an understanding among students of nursing college at private university on periodontal health and their knowledge about oral health and link of systemic disease with the help of a questionnaire survey.

Patients and methods

Three hundred and fifty nursing students were provided with a self-constructed 15 items questionnaire. χ
2 test was utilized for individual questions and Kruskal–Wallis test was applied to compare overall periodontal health awareness and awareness about oral-systemic link among students of nursing college.

Results and conclusion

A total of 350 questionnaires were distributed, out of which all 350 were completed by the students and evaluated for the study with an overall response of questions rate of 97%. The study indicated that 40% of the nursing students were having knowledge about the health of gums and oral hygiene maintenance. Thirty-seven percent were aware about the oral hygiene practices and 23% were familiar about the perio-systemic disease link. But 77% were unaware about the correlation between the periodontal health and systemic diseases.
Comparative study between different designs of maxillary implant assisted overdenture (in vitro study)
Authors: Makled Samar H. , Abd Elfatah Fadel A. , El-Guindy Mohamed N.
Published: September 2021

Purpose

Evaluate microstrains on peri-implants tissue of different designs of maxillary complete overdenture assisted by different number of implants.

Methods

Two maxillary epoxy resin models used, for the first model two implants with 4.5 mm diameter and 13 mm length installed in the canine area and two implants with 4.5 mm diameter and 10 mm length installed in the second premolar area and two designs of maxillary overdenture used: group I maxillary implant overdenture (MIOD) assisted by four implants and Group (II) palateless maxillary implant overdenture assisted by four implants, for the second model two implants with 4.5 mm diameter and 13 mm length installed in the canine area and two designs of maxillary over denture used: group III MIOD assisted by two implants and group IV palateless implant overdenture assisted by two implants, four strain gauges used around each implant, bilateral static 100 N vertical load and 65 N oblique load applied on the occlusal surface of each MIOD. Stress meter used to measure the microstrains using software (ED × 10 A).

Results

The least stress found related to group I under 100 N vertical loading and the highest readings found related to group IV under 65 N oblique loading, under vertical loading stresses recorded in group III was greater than group I, stress in group IV was greater than group II, stress in group II was greater than group I, stress in group IV was greater than group III, under oblique loading, stress in group III was greater than group I, stress in group IV was greater than group II, stress in group II was greater than group I, stress in group IV was greater than group II.

Conclusion

Removing the palatal part from MIOD could be done in case of using four implants without damaging the prei-implants tissues.
Coronavirus disease 2019
Authors: Kulkarni Madhura Dattatraya , Kadam Harshawardhan , Mahajan Ankit , Singh Rohit
Published: September 2021

Beginning from late December 2019, this spring of 2020 has been a testing time globally for every individual. Especially impacted are the health care educators of both medical and dental communities. New coronavirus disease 2019 or severe acute respiratory syndrome-CoV-2 is a highly contagious and lethal virus that has drastically influenced students, health care teachers, patients, and clinicians similarly. Numerous dental and medical schools/colleges have temporarily put on hold all clinical postings and placements along with classroom teaching to counter this virus's transmissibility. The onset of this disease may have profound and drastic consequences as colleges and universities have begun to conduct remote assessments while few are even considering deferring fresh students' related courses due to the inability in carrying out teaching and clinical postings. As health care systems shall be further stretched with an increasing burden of new coronavirus disease 2019, disruptions in medical education are expected across all countries and continents. Hence, necessary arrangements have to be made so that learning students can maintain their clinical skills as well as knowledge. Teleteaching or remote teaching technologies can potentially substitute in-person lectures and clinical training, particularly during the current pandemic era. These replacement approaches may be necessary as effective measures in the current medical education dilemma during this current health care crisis and shall also aid in laying the future foundation for teaching during similar confounding situations. In this review article, we shall discuss various modes of remote teaching that are available at this time.
Osteoporosis Medication Use: A Comparison of Elderly Females Living in Long-term Care Facilities Versus Community Dwellers
Authors: Loh F. Ellen , Stuart Bruce , Sturpe Deborah , Davidoff Amy , Onukwugha Eberechukwu , Hochberg Marc
Published: September 2021

OBJECTIVE: This study compares patterns of evidence-based osteoporosis medication use among females in community and long-term care settings enrolled in Medicare Part D.
 DESIGN: Pooled cross-sectional study.
 SETTING: Medicare beneficiaries
enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B, and Part D stand-alone prescription drug plans from January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2008, or death.
 PARTICIPANTS: Female Medicare Part D enrollees 70 years of age and older with osteoporosis or prior hip fracture.
 INTERVENTIONS:
NA.
 MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS: Use of bisphosphonates, calcitonin, teriparatide, and raloxifene was tracked by residential status over the three-year period.
 RESULTS: The study sample comprised 96,408 female Part D enrollees with osteoporosis. Prevalence
of evidence-based medication use was 42.3% in 2006 and dropped slightly to 40.4% in 2008. In unadjusted comparisons, long-term care residents were significantly less likely to use any osteoporosis medication compared with community dwellers (40.6% vs. 53.1%). After adjustment for differences
in individual characteristics, utilization was still lower among long-term care residents (relative risk [RR] = 0.89, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.87-0.91). Bisphosphonates were the top choice among medication users, but were prescribed much less often to long-term care residents (RR = 0.79,
95% CI 0.75-0.83) compared with community residents.
 CONCLUSION: Prevalence of evidence-based osteoporosis medication use is low in older women enrolled in Part D whether community-dwelling or long-term care residents, but long-term nursing facility residents are more likely
to be treated with nonbisphosphonates. Many events that may affect osteoporosis medication use occurred after 2008; therefore, future studies using more recent data are warranted to examine osteoporosis medication use after 2008.
The Importance of a Complete Allergy Assessment in Clinical Stewardship
Authors: Moreno Vanessa , Nguyen Charlie L. , Blaszczyk Amie Taggart
Published: September 2021

National agencies have championed stewardship initiatives to enhance antimicrobial and opioid use in long-term care facilities. Health care providers for these residents have been given the task to ensure "the right drug is used for the right indication at the right time and duration."
One potential challenge to this is incorrect or incomplete documentation of allergies. Many long-term care facilities have traditionally, and currently, used a "list format" of allergies in, or on, the resident's chart. This approach is incomplete as it rarely provides detailed information
about the reaction to a particular drug. Senior care pharmacists and their students can play a role within long-term care facilities by helping ensure the optimal selection of drugs by providing a detailed allergy assessment that documents detailed reaction information, whenever possible.
A Review of Clinical Guidelines and Pharmacotherapeutic Management of Hypertension in Older Adults
Authors: Lewis Jelena , Gregorian Tania , Huntsberry Ashley M. , Tsu Laura V.
Published: September 2021

OBJECTIVE: To provide an up-to-date review of current hypertension (HTN) guidelines and discuss pharmacotherapeutic management of HTN in the older adult population.
 DATA SOURCES: A PubMed search of articles published through June 2018 was performed using a combination
of the following words: elderly, older adults, geriatric, and HTN.
 STUDY SELECTION/DATA EXTRACTION: Relevant original research, review articles, and guidelines were assessed for the management of HTN in older adults. References from the above literature were also evaluated.
Articles were selected for inclusion based on relevance to the topic, detailed methods, complete results, and after a thorough discussion among the authors.
 DATA SYNTHESIS: HTN is a common chronic disease state in older adults. Until recently, most guidelines recommended
a higher threshold for blood pressure targets in this population, compared with the general adult population. In 2017, two new guidelines for the management of HTN were published, which provided conflicting recommendations for blood pressure goals in the older population. This article reviews
current U. S. HTN guidelines published in 2014 to 2017 that most commonly influence patient care, and it specifically addresses the blood pressure targets and pharmacotherapeutic management of HTN in older adults.
 CONCLUSION: Management of HTN in older adults is important
to avoid further complications and improve outcomes in this population. Blood pressure targets and HTN management should be individualized in older adults based on comorbid conditions, life expectancy, and risk for adverse drug events.
Elegant Iterative Methods for Solving a Nonlinear Matrix Equation X-A* eX A=I
Authors: Chacha Chacha S
Published: September 2021

The nonlinear matrix equation   was solved by Gao (2016) via standard fixed point method. In this paper, three more elegant iterative methods are proposed to find the approximate solution of the nonlinear matrix equation  namely: Newton’s method; modified fixed point method and a combination of Newton’s method and fixed point method. The convergence of Newton’s method and modified fixed point method are derived. Comparative numerical experimental results indicate that the new developed algorithms have both less computational time and good convergence properties when compared to their respective standard algorithms.

Keywords: Hermitian positive definite solution; nonlinear matrix equation; modified fixed point method; iterative method
Synthesis of 1-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)-3,5-diphenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ol via trans-1,3-Diphenyl-2,3-epoxy-1-propanone
Authors: Ovonramwen Oluwaseyi B
Published: September 2021

The trans-1,3-diphenyl-2,3-epoxy-1-propanone was synthesized from benzaldehyde and 2-bromoacetophenone in 20 min which is more economical. The presence of ethanol and Br in 2-bromoacetophenone facilitated the reaction. The vicinal diaxial coupling constant of trans-1,3-diphenyl-2,3-epoxy-1-propanone was zero, an indication of trans configuration for a rigid 3-membered ring at ~90o dihedral angle. 1-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)-3,5-diphenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ol was synthesized from trans-1,3-diphenyl-2,3-epoxy-1-propanone and 2,4-dinitro phenylhydrazine in glacial CH3COOH to give 85.5% yield and characterized using FTIR, 1H, 13C NMR, DEPT 135 and MS spectra. The 1-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)-3,5-diphenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ol can be exploited for unique biological activities and in the synthesis of synthetic fibers.

Keywords:    1-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)-3,5-diphenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ol, trans-1,3-diphenyl-2,3-epoxy-1-propanone; synthesis; 2,4-dinitro phenylhydrazine
Synthesis and Antimicrobial Activities of 1-((5-Chloro-1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)sulfonyl)-N-ethylpyrrolidine-2-carboxamide
Authors: Ovonramwen Oluwaseyi B. , Owolabi Bodunde J. , Falodun Abiodun
Published: September 2021

A new 1-((5-chloro-1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)sulfonyl)-N-ethylpyrrolidine-2-carboxamide was synthesized from methyl-1-[(5-chloro-1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)sulfonyl]pyrrolidine-2-carboxylate and ethylamine. The compound methyl-1-[(5-chloro-1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)sulfonyl]pyrrolidine-2-carboxylate was synthesized from methyl pyrrolidine-2-carboxylate and 5-chloro-4-chlorosulfonyl-1-ethyl-2-methyl-imidazole. The compounds were characterized based on FTIR, 1H, 13C NMR, and DEPT 135 analysis. Antimicrobial activities of the 1-((5-chloro-1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)sulfonyl)-N-ethylpyrrolidine-2-carboxamide against Gram-positive (methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus subtilis), Gram-negative (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae), and Candida albicans were carried out using the standard microbiological method. The newly synthesized 1-((5-chloro-1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)sulfonyl)-N-ethylpyrrolidine-2-carboxamide had no activities against the tested organisms.

Keywords:    1-((5-chloro-1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)sulfonyl)-N-ethylpyrrolidine-2-carboxamide; methyl-1-[(5-chloro-1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)sulfonyl]pyrrolidine-2-carboxylate; L-proline; ethylamine.
Weighted Statistical A-optimal Designs for Two-variable Poisson Regression Model with Application to Fertility Studies
Authors: Olamide Emmanuel Idowu , Adebola Femi Barnabas , Fasoranbaku Olusoga Akin
Published: September 2021

This research extends design optimization to model involving count data. A two-variable Poisson regression model was investigated for A-optimality on a constrained design space and the weights of the optimal design points were obtained. The constructed designs were verified to be A-optimal at 4-point design through the general equivalence theorem. The efficiency of the constructed optimal design was found to be 100% A-efficient. The concept of weighted optimal designs for Poisson regression model was applied to fertility studies. Approximate A-optimal design weights of educational level of women were obtained for each marriage duration period with respect to their places of residence. The study revealed that the numbers of women with secondary education and above were found to be consistently more than that of women with no education, lower primary education and upper primary education, respectively for all the marriage duration periods considered and at each place of residence. The only exclusion is the marriage duration of 0–4 years at Suva where the proportion of women with no education was more than other educational levels.

Keywords:    A-optimality; Design Point; Fisher Information Matrix; Imperialist Competitive Algorithm; Poisson Regression Model
Potency of Dioscorea sansibarensis (Dioscoreaceae) Leaf Eluates on Callosobruchus chinensis, Linnaeus 1758 (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) in the Protection of Phaseolus vulgaris (Fabaceae)
Authors: Mauti Godfrey
Published: September 2021

Post-harvest losses of stored Phaseolus vulgaris to the bean weevil Callosobruchus chinensis have reached levels of significant concern. Governments and health organisations propose the discovery of reliable,  healthy and biodegradable pesticides with higher selectivity and a broad spectrum. This study presents investigations on the activities of Dioscorea sansibarensis leaf extracts on the mortality of C. chinensis and reduction of their egg-laying ability. Laboratory experiments under Completely Randomized Design (CRD) were carried out to determine the mortality and anti-oviposition activity of the vacuum liquid chromatography (VLC) eluates of n-hexane (HE), chloroform (CE), ethyl acetate (EE), n-butanol (BE) and methanol (BE) at different concentrations. Bioassay data were subjected to nonparametric statistical analysis and a generalized linear model at p = 0.05. Statistical results showed that the VLC eluates had a mortality activity of 88.01% (R2 = 0.8801). Treatment by 0.025 g of HE and 0.075 g of CE had 9.60 and 11.50, respectively at p = 0.181. These mortality records were high as to 0.1 g of ME, 0.05 g of EE and 0.075 g of BE that recorded 8.55, 8.45 and 7.80, respectively. Treatments by 0.05 g of CE, 0.025 g of HE, 0.05 g of EE and the positive control recorded mortality of 10.50, 9.60, 8.45 and 8.35, respectively. The highest mortality was observed in the treatment by 0.075 g of HE and 0.1 g of HE with 12.85 and 13.70, respectively at p = 0.377. The VLC eluates had an anti-oviposition activity of 24.98% (R2 = 0.2498) on the C. chinensis. The generalized linear model reported Wald Chi-Square values of 4.363; p = 0.037, 0.711; p = 0.399, 9.125; p = 0.003, 4.363; p = 0.037 on the treatment by 0.025 g of CE, 0.05 g of EE, 0.075 g of BE and 0.1 g of ME, respectively. At p = 0.051, 0.1 g of CE and the positive control attained oviposition of 89.25 and 96.75 respectively. The study presents the first documentation of the lethal activity of D. sansibarensis on the C. chinensis pulse beetle. This could help in the development of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and could help in the elimination or suppression of the infestation.

Keywords: anti-oviposition, Callosobruchus chinensis, Dioscorea sansibarensis leaf, mortality, Phaseolus vulgaris, vacuum liquid chromatography (VLC) eluates.
A Study on the Behaviour of Investors and their Risk-Return Perception with Special Reference to Salem City
Authors: Kumarasamy T.
Published: September 2021

This project coins about The Indian investment market. Investment is actually an asset that's created to permit money to grow. The wealth created can be used for a variety of objectives such as situations. Investing would be different things to different people. While investing for a few people mean fixing money to realize a profit, for a few others it also can mean investing time or effort for a few future benefits like investing in one self’s skills or health. Investment helps to channel household savings to the corporate sector, which is utilized to develop the industrial and service sectors and their own use. Today, investors have several options of investment with different peculiarities matching their needs. The funds allocated by the investors to various investment avenues depend largely on the investment objectives perceived by them. Investment examination has become essential for any retail investor. The success of investments is totally dependent on the satisfaction of the investors during the post-investment period and investors’ confidence. The uncertainty of expected return may be a vital part of the investment option. The variations in returns from the expectations of the investors cause risk and therefore the subjective analysis of varied attributes helps for the avoidance of the danger. Theoretically, risk and return go hand in hand, i.e., the upper the danger, the more the return. However, the risk- return knowledge of the investors on different investments might be differing from each other. In this paper, an attempt is made to study the investors’ perception of
risk-return of investment and to find the investor's investment pattern.
Današnji mediji
Authors: Pavelić Krešimir
Published: September 2021

Mediji u užem smislu isporučuju informacije i podatke javnosti, što podrazumijeva kako bi mediji trebali biti objektivni i vjerodostojni. Šira slika o medijima u svijetu ipak nije dobra. Ankete javnosti i mišljenja uvaženih svjetskih novinara ukazuju na trenutno ključne probleme medija, a to su visoka razina nevjerodostojnosti, senzacionalizam, greške u objavama koje se obično ne ispravljaju te naposljetku neadekvatno prokazivanje važnih informacija. Jedan od često apostrofiranih problema je ovisnost medija o izvoru financiranja što dovodi u pitanje njihovu objektivnost, njihov utjecaj na društvo i otvara čitav niz drugih problema. Prema toj tezi mnogo ljudi „upumpava“ novac u medije pa mediji igraju ogromnu ulogu u kreiranju javnog mnijenja. Mediji posjeduju rastući osjećaj moći pa počinju koristiti svoju moć na najagresivniji i najegoističniji mogući način. Danas s postojanjem određene regulative koja nadzire kupnju i prodaju medija, manipuliranje moći odvija se na najvišoj razini. Prema takvom mišljenju, manipuliranje medija i medijima glavna je bolest koja se širi društvom. To zbunjuje ljude jer bilo tko može promovirati štogod želi tako dugo dok ima dovoljno novca. U članku se ističe nekoliko najnovijih primjera disfunkcionalnosti medija. Najnoviji je primjer pokrivanje problematike tzv. pandemije bolesti COVID-19. Otkada je počela tzv. COVID-19 kriza središnji mediji pokazali su svu svoju pristranost ali i neznanje. Štoviše svrstali su se na stranu propagiranja ideje o Covidu kao teškoj pandemiji i o cjepivu kao jedinom spasu. Nerijetko se piše o ‘najgoroj bolesti u povijesti’, o ‘spasonosnom rješenju u vidu cjepiva’, o tome kako ‘lijekovi uopće ne djeluju’ itd. Dakle selekcioniraju se podaci i još uvijek se to čini uz pomoć ‘medijskih znanstvenih junaka’, a pri čemu su se isključivale znanstvene činjenice koje su ukazivale i potvrđivale suprotna stajališta (PCR test i proglašenje pandemije, nedjelotvornost pa i štetnost cjepiva, lažne znanstvene studije itd.). U članku se obrađuje i egzemplarni primjer možda najveće opasnost za medije – novinarstvo tipa Faktografa. Pod krinkom znanstvene provjere, medicinski loše educirani novinari uzimaju za pravo komentirati i plasirati „univerzalnu istinu“ pri čemu se gotovo uvijek pozivaju na selekcionirane znanstvene činjenice izvan cjelokupnog znanstvenog i informacijskog konteksta. Ne smetaju ih pritom evidentni dokazi koji ukazuju na suprotno (meta studije- primjer nošenja masaka, dijagnostika PCR, besmislenost lockdowna, Ivermectin…). Provjera informacija dobro je zamišljena i plod je nepovjerenja u medije, no danas se to izrodilo i svrstalo na suprotnost ideji zbog koje je provjera uspostavljena. Ovo je samo jedan primjer da je potrebno restrukturirati sadašnje medije, učiniti ih financijski neovisnim i ponovno im usaditi objektivnost izvještavanja i društvenu etičnost. Mediji ne smiju kreirati javno mnijenje već pružati vjerodostojnu informaciju i pogled na kontekst.
Uloga informacije u suvremenoj medijskoj komunikaciji
Authors: Sekirica Vjekoslav , Grmuša Tanja
Published: September 2021

Temeljna je namjena ovog rada opisati informaciju kao najvrjedniju valutu vremena od postmoderne do danas. Polazeći od temelja, sustavno su opisani mediji masovne isporuke informacija te primjerima potkrijepljeni problemi s kojima se susreću pošiljatelji i primatelji medijskih poruka. Rad pomno definira informacijske alate današnjice, njihov doseg prema unutarnjim i vanjskim javnostima, medijsku pragmatičnost kao motiv korištenja tih alata, ali i opće karakteristike razvoja globalne komunikacije. Kroz raspravu temeljenu na sekundarnim podacima, rad opisuje principe medijske komunikacije današnjice te, kao intrigirajuću osnovu postavlja problem informacijske disonance u masovnim medijima. Opisuje se i globalni socioekonomski te politički okoliš u kojemu se odvija medijska komunikacija. Osobiti naglasak stavlja se na brzi razvoj informacijske tehnologije čiji napredak stvara povoljan okoliš za veliki iskorak medijske evolucije, ubrzano korištenje svake dostupne opcije za razvoj medijskih alata i tehnika te strategija medijskog komuniciranja. Nadalje, u radu se analizira stratifikacija kategorija primatelja medijskih informacija s obzirom na stupanj privilegija glede vladajuće političke opcije, geolokacije, struke, položaja u društvu, a poglavito naspram osobnog i lokalnog standarda. S aspekta motiva kreiranja ljestvice privilegija, promatrani su ciljevi vlasnika masovnih medija, političara i općenito pozicije moći koja pomoću opinion makera i tehnika plasiranja vijesti postižu vlastite ciljeve. Također, analizira se i uloga publike koja je promijenjena u kontekstu zahtjeva i stavova, što predstavlja dodatan izazov kreatorima medijskog sadržaja. Rad strukturira primatelje informacija naspram tehnoloških promjena koje su se dogodile u medijskom komunikacijskom procesu u odnosu na brzu, specijaliziranu i dvosmjernu komunikaciju nove javnosti, a poseban je naglasak stavljen na konstantnu i ažurnu promjenu isporučitelja medijskog sadržaja i strategije komuniciranja prema novoj javnosti. U konačnici, rad rezultira sažetkom sadašnjeg stanja te razvoja komunikacije u budućnosti koja podupire staru alegoriju da je pero jače od mača.
Media Frames of COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Lj. Bulatović Ljiljana , Bulatović Goran
Published: September 2021

It has long been noticed that the problem of public information provision has shifted from collecting and selling information to protecting the public from disinformation, and to inability to follow all the information published about any topic. Media coverage in times of crisis, such as the pandemic, has revealed and heightened the extent of the problem of public information provision. In this paper, we present our belief that professional journalists have not responded well to their basic task — providing accurate, impartial, reliable and important information to the public. Instead, the media has often published information based on assumptions, emotions and views of interest to certain social groups, rather than the general public. The banning of large gatherings and events that are a common source of information, limited movement of people and journalists, focus on official sources with limited ability for data verification, extensive use of social media and general disruption of daily editorial routines, have led to the non-compliance with the core principles of journalism. Instead of facts, the media were dominated by interpretations and emotions, which, in combination with poor general media literacy, has led to the spread of fear and distrust in media and institutions. In this paper, we advocate adherence to the Guidelines of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on protecting freedom of expression and information in times of crisis (adopted in 2007), and improvement in general media literacy in society, so that the media can effectively perform their social role, and the citizens can critically evaluate information available in times of crisis.
Simulacija kolektivne tjeskobe i medijske fobo–strategije politike straha
Authors: Vujić Jure
Published: September 2021

Medijsko izvještavanje u realnom vremenu, popraćeno ekspertnim analizama o širenju zaraze COVID-19 na globalnoj i mikro razini doprinosi eskalaciji društvene atmosfere kolektivne tjeskobe i psihoze. U tom smjeru, pandemije kolektivnih psihoza i straha uvijek prethode uvođenju totalitarnih mjera i stvaraju pretpostavke za bio-političku i medicinsku vladavinu te jačanje izvanrednih mjera nadziranja. Virusna insinuacija, mimetizam reakcija, diseminacije viralnog straha, sastavni su fenomeni difuznog društvenog i medijskog nasilja koje transformira stvarnost panike/straha u fantazmagoričnu i često simulirajuću kolektivnu tjeskobu. Današnji tiskovni, audiovizualni i numerički mediji konsenzualno i vješto koriste poluge marketinga straha. U tom pogledu, novinar je (zajedno s trgovcem oružjem, političarom i proizvođačem antidepresiva) jedna od rijetkih struka koje trguju strahom i panikom. Mediji su postali moćno oružje tradicionalne politike straha koja instrumentalizira kolektivni strah pučanstva kako bi iznudila pasivni pristanak za primjenu izvanrednih mjera koje ograničavaju temeljne pojedinačne građanske slobode.
Estrategias para la mejora de coordinación general y viso-motriz en población infantil: una revisión teórica
Authors: Cortés Mendoza Andres Felipe
Published: September 2021

En la mejora de la coordinación motriz, durante los primeros años de vida y en la educación escolar, no se le brinda la importancia que esta etapa merece, siendo esta fase trascendental en el crecimiento de los niños y niñas, ya que es donde se constituyen principios que ayudarán a estos sujetos en años futuros a su devenir corporal. El objetivo fue realizar una revisión bibliográfica que proporcione información conceptual de procesos formativos en niños y niñas, junto con modelos de mejoramiento para la habilidad viso-motriz. Como metodología se hizo una búsqueda informativa en plataformas virtuales, bibliotecas y otros, de términos referentes al crecimiento corporal infantil, para delimitar conceptos y se obtuvieron documentos con los criterios establecidos. Como resultado se recolectaron artículos relacionados sobre información para el mejoramiento de la coordinación y la habilidad viso-motriz. Finalmente se estableció como conclusión, la descripción de hallazgos de documentos para el mejoramiento de la coordinación motriz, la influencia del crecimiento corporal y la importancia de aplicar intervenciones para perfeccionar la habilidad viso-motriz en niños y niñas.
Formación y profesionalización en educación de los cuerpos en Argentina a inicios del siglo XX
Authors: Bertolotto Antonella
Published: September 2021

Este trabajo está enmarcado dentro de la cátedra de Educación Física 5 del Profesorado en Educación Física de la Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educación de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata (FaHCE-UNLP). El mismo tiene como objetivo realizar un análisis crítico de la carta realizada por el entonces Inspector General de Enseñanza Secundaria y Normal, Pablo Armando Pizzurno, al Ministro de Justicia e Instrucción Pública del país, Juan Eugenio Serú, el 21 de septiembre de 1901, para visibilizar y problematizar los sentidos y discursos en torno a qué tipo de conocimientos y saberes debían tener los encargados de educar los cuerpos en las escuelas, y consecuentemente, cómo debería ser la formación de los profesores en Educación Física. La formación hasta ese entonces estaba fuertemente influenciada por la Escuela de Gimnasia y Esgrima del Ejército. La hipótesis arroja que la carta da cuenta de la demanda de pedagogos, higienistas, fisiólogos y médicos para formar una Educación Física al servicio de la Nación. Teniendo a la ciencia como garante, la incipiente formación profesional y disciplinar debía, a través de una correcta, metódica, científica e higiénica aplicación de ejercicios naturales, prolongar y regular no solo la vida y el cuerpo individual, sino más que nada la vida y el cuerpo nacional.
Estratégias metodológicas no agenciamento da bicicultura em ambientes escolares: um relato de experiência
Authors: Troncoso Leandro Dri Manfiolete , Manfiolete Sandra Soledad Troncoso Robles Dri , Martins Carlos José
Published: September 2021

Este artigo tem por objetivo apresentar um relato de experiência com estratégias metodológicas de trabalho com bicicleta nas vias públicas geradoras de processos educativos vivenciados no agenciamento da bicicultura em ambientes escolares. Partindo da crítica ecossocialista, duas experiências são apresentadas, realizadas no biênio 2018-2019 na cidade de Valdívia, Chile: a) a criação de espaço cultural para mecânica colaborativa “Bicicletería Austral” na Universidad Austral de Chile (UACh); b) a proposta conceitual “Biciudadanía para ambientes escolares” subdivida nos eixos temáticos saúde (sustentabilidade e aptidão física), cidadania (urbanidade e normas de transito), mecânica (conhecimento sobre bicicleta e técnica de reparo) e ambiente (percepção do entorno e sensibilização do outro). É interpretado a partir da abordagem ecossocialista que, ao criar novos caminhos viáveis para o agenciamento da bicicultura, colabora para uma bicidadania desde a experiência do pedalar na formação crítica de estudantes ao gerar novas redes de comunicação voltadas ao atenção e cuidado no transito através da sensibilização cicloativista.
Prospects for improving the quality of professional education
Authors: Edokova T. N.
Published: September 2021

The current problems arising in the implementation of the educational process in institutions of secondary vocational education are considered: self-determination of applicants, their interest in obtaining a specific specialty; the qualifications of the teaching staff, their professionalism and dedication; material and technical equipment of classrooms, laboratories and workshops. These indicators are reflected in the quality of the provision of educational services, the qualifications of graduates, the rating of the educational institution.

The purpose of the study, based on many years of pedagogical experience of working with students and in the teaching and methodological department of secondary vocational education, is to draw attention to the accumulated issues in the secondary vocational education system, which are largely due not only to financial difficulties, but also from inconsistency of actions within the teaching staff.

Analyzing the downward trend in the quality of education, possible ways of changing the situation that require a professional approach have been identified.

Effective functioning of the psychological and pedagogical service of educational institutions; motivation of applicants to obtain a specialty; competent work of curators with students' parents; mentoring activities of experienced teachers with young teachers; attentive attitude to the organization of the lesson — as the main activity of the teacher; correct analysis of regulatory documents; competent development of educational documentation; modern equipment of classrooms, laboratories, workshops — this is only a partial solution to many problems.

The results of the research can be useful for teaching staff of secondary vocational schools when organizing a system for training qualified workers and mid-level specialists.
Analysis of changes in the layout of the educational standard of secondary vocational education
Authors: Stanulevich O. E.
Published: September 2021

Today, changes are being made to the main regulatory documents in the field of education, which require a revision of the structure and content of federal state standards. In addition, the labor market requires synchronization of content with the requirements of specific industries. All this required a revision of the layout of the standard for secondary vocational education. Today, 100 educational standards are already in development.

For the study, an analysis of the current federal state educational standards and their changes since their introduction in the system of secondary vocational education was carried out. And also considered the latest changes in the regulatory framework of secondary vocational education. Based on the method of analysis, the main changes in the structure and content of federal educational standards were identified. On the basis of the modeling method, the directions of changes in the approximate basic educational programs were determined.

The changes identified in the course of the study will allow educational organizations to more successfully apply these standards in the development of basic educational programs.

Changes in the vocational education system associated with the approbation of a new layout will allow the education system to respond to the dynamically changing demands of the labor market and provide training for workers who meet the modern requirements of the economy.
The history of transport education in the exhibits of the Museum of the Russian University of Transport
Authors: Kulikova E. B.
Published: September 2021

One of the oldest transport universities in the country — the Russian University of Transport (RUT (MIIT)) — is 125 years old. The history of the university and transport education in general is reflected in the expositions of the university museum.

The main historical periods of the development of the museum, starting from 1896, are noted: tsarist Russia, the soviet period until the Great Patriotic war of 1941-1945, the war and post-war years, the post-soviet period.

The RUT Museum (MIIT), being the same age as the university, today is one of the oldest museums in Moscow. The collections of items collected in its funds are striking in their diversity and uniqueness. The museum has over 12,000 items, 7,000 of which are on permanent display for visitors. All cultural heritage sites are inextricably linked with the rich history of the university and the history of Russia. Most of the museum's collection is traditionally collected thanks to the help and support of the university staff, as well as its graduates from different years, who honor the traditions of the Alma mater and carefully preserve the history of the university for posterity.

Taking into account the specifics of the museum, it is obvious that the number and themes of its expositions will only expand over time, which means that it will not lose its relevance for a very long time and will be of interest to guests of all ages and professions.
100th anniversary of the main "locomotive" of the Orenburg region
Authors: Aleksenko M. A.
Published: September 2021

The strategy of socio-economic development of the Orenburg region until 2020 and for the period until 2030 provides for a number of transformations in the region based on the natural resource potential, polycentric settlement system, favorable geopolitical position, transit potential of the Orenburg region. A special emphasis in the Strategy is placed on the development of railway transport, overland Eurasian international transport corridors. The unique geopolitical position of the Orenburg region necessitated the presence of a developed railway transport network in this region and, accordingly, the training of appropriate personnel.

The history of one of the oldest educational institutions of the Orenburg region — the Orenburg Technical School of Railway Transport is considered.

Archival materials, published sources (periodicals, Internet resources), personal memoirs of teachers, employees and students of Orenburg Technical School of Railway Transport were used. Methods of historicism, consistency, analysis are applied.

The creation of Orenburg Technical School of Railway Transport, the position of the technical school in the difficult 1920s, during the Great Patriotic War and the post-war period, the expansion of the educational institution and the change of its location, the current state of the technical school and its potential are shown.

Today, we can say with complete confidence that Orenburg Technical School of Railway Transport is a kind of "locomotive" that provides highly qualified personnel to a strategically important region of Russia and the development of railway transport in the region.
Injury Reporting in Collegiate Soccer Players and the Impact of Non-Reporting
Authors: Nelson Nathaniel , Albright Carolyn
Published: September 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine injury reporting rates of collegiate soccer players and explore possible consequences of not reporting these injuries. Methods: Soccer players (male and female) from eight Division II and III schools were surveyed about their injury history during college, injury reporting behavior, and the consequences of their worst non-reported injury. The head coach of each soccer team was also surveyed about their perception of player injury reporting on their team. Results: Of the 232 athletes surveyed, 171 had been injured during their college career and 67 (39.2% of those injured, 28.8% of all surveyed) had not reported one of their injuries at some point during their college career. Coaches perceived that the rate of non-reporting on their team would be on average 16.6%. Eighty-seven percent of non-reporters reported that due to their injury they had to lower intensity of playing, 20.9% missed playing/practice time, and 92.5% self-treated while they were injured. 43.3% percent were re-injured and 12 of those athletes missed more time because of the re-injury. 59.7% percent would choose to not report an injury again. Conclusion: Approximately 40% of all soccer players who had been injured during their collegiate career sustained an injury that they did not report. This unreported injury in many cases led to negative consequences such as decreased intensity of play or re-injury. College athletic trainers and coaches must be aware of this non-reporting and determine the best practice for creating a better environment for openness about injury discussion and reporting.
Development of a Survey Instrument to Explore the Characteristics of Australian Private Physiotherapy Practitioners’ Interprofessional Interactions
Authors: Seaton Jack , Jones Anne , Johnston Catherine , Francis Karen
Published: September 2021

Background: Interprofessional collaboration is a complex process defined by the relationships and interactions between health practitioners from diverse professional backgrounds. Although the benefits of a collaborative health workforce are widely acknowledged, it is currently poorly understood to what extent private physiotherapy practitioners engage in interprofessional collaboration as a part of their clinical practice, and whether they consider to be adequately trained in this area. Information regarding the frequency, modes of communication, and perceived level of satisfaction associated with private physiotherapy practitioners’ interprofessional interactions is also limited. Purpose: The aim of this paper is to describe the development of a survey instrument that can be used to explore the characteristics of Australian private physiotherapy practitioners’ interprofessional interactions. Methods: A multiphase process was used to develop the survey instrument. The research team conducted a literature search which resulted in the generation of 34 individual survey items. After the initial pool of survey items was developed, three experienced physiotherapists were invited to review the items. The draft survey instrument was then subject to online testing with private physiotherapy practitioners to evaluate the utility of the instrument. Results: All three physiotherapists invited to review the initial pool of survey items provided written feedback to the research team. Following revision, five private physiotherapy practitioners participated in pilot testing the survey instrument. Pilot testing revealed that approximately 10 minutes was required to complete the online survey. Conclusions: The final survey instrument has 29 questions in six sections with categorical, Likert and free text response options and can be used to explore the characteristics of Australian private physiotherapy practitioners’ interprofessional interactions. Information obtained from future research projects utilising this survey may guide the development of effective interventions aimed at enhancing the nature and quality of clinical interactions between private physiotherapy practitioners and other health practitioners working in Australia.
Qualitative Analysis of Student Physical Therapist Reflective Writing: Does an Interprofessional Discharge Planning Simulation Increase their Understanding of the Role they play In Discharge Planning?
Authors: Smith Leslie , Sachs Benjamin , Berg Karen , Keiser Megan , Smith Laura , Turkelson Carman , Yorke Amy
Published: September 2021

Purpose: The Core Competencies for Entry-Level Practice in Acute Care Physical Therapy provides an expectation of entry-level practice in acute care for physical therapists including discharge planning (DP). Physical therapists (PT), despite having appropriate clinical reasoning and unique skills for determining the functional abilities of patients, are less often a part of the DP process. The purpose of this study was to determine, by use of qualitative analysis of reflective writing, if an interprofessional discharge planning simulation will increase students’ understanding of the role of physical therapy in DP. Methods: Students from physical therapy (n=57), undergraduate nursing (n=36), graduate nurse practitioners (n=2), and social work (n=37) participated in a simulation enhanced interprofessional education (Sim-IPE) DP meeting utilizing simulated participants. DPT students were required to complete a reflection paper on this activity. Reflection papers were reviewed and analyzed to identify trends and main themes regarding the role of physical therapist in the discharge planning process. In addition, and sub-themes were then identified through secondary analysis. Results: Three main themes and seven sub-themes were established based on the direct responses to the reflective questions. The first main theme was that it is imperative to identify the main discharge issue particularly as it relates to patient safety and fall risk and to resolve this issue through the DP process. The second main theme was understanding the roles and responsibilities of an interprofessional DP team. The third theme was the identification of the gaps in knowledge with a lack of understanding of the DP process and insurance regulations. Conclusions: DPT students’ gained better understanding of the PT’s role on the healthcare team as it relates to DP; however, there was a belief that other professions were unaware of the PT’s role. The use of a Sim-IPE DP meeting may improve knowledge regarding the discharge process and the role of the PT.