bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ensino e Aprendizagem e a Resiliencia.
Authors: Dalva De Assis Relindes
Published: December 2019

O processo de ensino aprendizagem, é algo que nos chama atenção pois necessita da construção de estratégias de enfrentamento das problemáticas existentes dentro do ambiente escolar e assim contribuir para a ampliação das possibilidades de melhoria do ensino aprendizagem. O resiliência vivenciado no contexto escolar apresenta algumas formas como objetivo e ferramentas para a concretização do ensino aprendizagem. Nesse contexto, o presente artigo visa analisar como o termo resiliência é conceituado por diversos teóricos e qual sua contribuição no processo ensino aprendizagem. Como percurso metodológico foi realizada revisão bibliográfica e portanto, é relevante os estudos que aprofundem a temática em questão já que a pedagogia da resiliência se coloca como possibilidade de potencializar o acesso igualitário do conhecimento a todos os educandos.
Clinical, anamnestic, molecular and genetic criteria for Lynch syndrome
Authors: Semyanikhina A. V. , Pospekhova N. I. , Filippova M. G. , Golovina D. A. , Rasulov A. O. , Lyubchenko L. N.
Published: December 2019

Lynch syndrome is the most common cancer-prone syndrome associated with a high risk of colorectal cancer (CRC), neoplasms of the upper gastrointestinal system, the urinary tract, the female reproductive system, brain tumours and others. The only known form of hereditary endometrial cancer is also diagnosed as part of Lynch syndrome. One or more pathogenic germline mutations in one of the mismatch repair (MMR) genes are the cause of Lynch syndrome. Mapping of MMR genes and the discovery of microsatellite instability (MSI) have given rise to the possibility of using these clue characteristics of the pathogenic process for the elaboration of a screening test for Lynch syndrome. Being highly accurate and superior to all previously developed clinical criteria and guidelines, MSI-testing along with the assessment of the expression patterns of MMR proteins by immunohistochemistry has taken the leading role in the early diagnosis of Lynch syndrome. This article focuses on a brief review about the main evolutionary stages of clinical, anamnestic, molecular and genetic criteria for Lynch syndrome together with the results of our own research on the accuracy of the Amsterdam criteria, the Bethesda guidelines and MSI-diagnostics in the determination of the indications for MMR-genotyping in colorectal cancer patients suspected for Lynch syndrome.
A new roman fish-salting workshop in the Saltés Island (Tinto-Odiel Estuary, SW Spain): La Cascajera and its archaeological and geological context
Authors: Bermejo Meléndez Javier , Gómez Gutiérrez Paula , González-Regalado Maria L. , Ruiz Francisco , Campos Juan M. , Rodríguez-Vidal Joaquín , Cáceres Luis Miguel , Clemente María José , Toscano Antonio , Abad Manuel , Izquierdo Tatiana , Prudencio Maria Isabel , Marques Dias Maria Isabel , Marques Rosa Maria , Tosquella Josep , Carretero María Isabel , Monge Guadalupe
Published: December 2019

The southwestern Atlantic coast of the Iberian Peninsula presents an important Roman heritage that includes numerous fish-salting workshops, with an industrial activity that went on for almost a millennium (1st century BC-7th century AD). Nevertheless, a future broad research is still necessary to determine the geologic substratum on which they are based, their palaeoenvironmental evolution, their main economic objectives and the byproducts derived from their activities. This paper is focused on the geology, dating and the archaeological record of La Cascajera, a new site located in the Tinto-Odiel estuary (SW Spain). This new cetaria occupied the northwestern end of La Cascajera ridge (Saltés Island), constituted by sandy, bioclastic deposits of previous washover fans (1st-2th centuries AD). During the main period of activity (middle of 4th century AD-5th century AD), the existence of a certain typology of amphorae as well as the documentation of a shell deposit formed mostly by Glycymeris suggest that this factory was oriented to the production of mixed fish sauces and the handling of edible bivalves. The main features of this deposit (texture, paleontology, taphonomy) could be used to differentiate middens from natural shelly ridges.
El riesgo de aludes en el Alto San Isidro (Macizo Central Asturiano): la vulnerabilidad de la carretera AS-253
Authors: Poblete Piedrabuena Miguel Ángel , Beato Bergua Salvador , Marino Alfonso José Luis
Published: December 2019

Se analiza el riesgo de aludes en el Alto San Isidro, en concreto, los factores desencadenantes, la identificación de las zonas probables de aludes y la vulnerabilidad de la carretera AS-253 que asciende al puerto de San Isidro, con la finalidad de contribuir a mitigar el impacto y los daños causados por las avalanchas de nieve de forma recurrente. La metodología empleada combina las observaciones de campo, la fotointerpretación de series temporales de imágenes aéreas, la consulta de fuentes hemerográficas y encuestas a los lugareños del concejo de Aller; así como el estudio de los datos climáticos históricos, en especial, de los temporales de nieve y el comportamiento reciente de la nivosidad mediante el seguimiento horario de las últimas nevadas. Como resultado, se establece la evolución histórica de los temporales de nieve y se precisa la correlación con los aludes. En efecto, se reconocen 63 zonas de aludes, de las cuales 24 afectan al trazado de la carretera, presentando el 14% de su longitud una alta vulnerabilidad. Además, se han detectado 10 tramos de la vía con un elevado riesgo de aludes, al carecer de cualquier medida de protección, por lo que es necesaria la inmediata ejecución de acciones preventivas, entre otras, la instalación de hileras de barreras flexibles antialudes.
Ethnic face categorization by Russians and Tuvinians in discrimination tasks
Authors: Kharitonov A.N. , Basul I.A. , Ananyeva K.I. , Tovuu N.O.
Published: December 2019

The opposite tendencies towards blurring the boundaries of compact living of ethnic groups and of relocation of large groups of strangers into the territories of compact residence of local groups generate a number of specific phenomena connected with the inter-group perception. We conducted a comparative study of perception and communication of transition series of “ethnic faces” among two small-scale isolated populations and representatives of the corresponding ethnic groups in multi-ethnic cities. The participants were to solve two discrimination task, one individually, the AB=X task, the other one, the dual “same-different” task, in dyads. For all samples of subjects, of In the AB=X task, the maximum discrimination efficiency was recorded for the same no. 2—3 pair of transition images series This may indicate that all subjects relied on the morphological features stimulus faces than on anything else. Also a tendency is observed toward similarity in the dynamics of efficiency of task performance in different groups of subjects, with the exception of the sample of Russians from the metropolis. At the same time, in the dyadic experiment, subjects from megacities demonstrate different trends in terms of the maximum efficiency of task performance. The sample of Russian subjects from Moscow demonstrates a significantly smaller decrease in efficiency when approaching the edges of the transitional series of stimulus images in the AB=X task, but not in the dual task. This is probably due to different nature of the tasks, i.e. one may easily suppose a more developed ability to perceptually discriminate between ethnic faces resulting from their greater variety in the environment, as in Moscow megacity, whereas it does not seem reasonable to suppose difference in communication skills required to perform the dual task across the samples.
Is public sector performance just a matter of money? The case of the Spanish regional governments
Authors: García-Gómez Raúl , Onrubia-Fernández Jorge , Sanchez-Fuentes Antonio Jesus
Published: December 2019

Efficient use of public resources is clearly a relevant issue to be studied from several points of view. Among others, it accounts for a significant share of the total economy activity and it deals with non-market oriented activities. In Spain, the regional level is particularly relevant due to the progressive decentralization of key public policies constituting the welfare state (as education, health, etc.) and their increasing financing needs, at the same time with important differences in fiscal capacity between them. Moreover, they mostly share (15 of 17) a common financing system in which an efficient use of resources is assumed but not evaluated. Our results show that normally a few of the regions tend to be the top performers, but there no regions performing poorly in every aspect. It is also worth noting that no dramatic changes can be seen in terms both of expenditure and performance during the recent Great Recession.
Capital structure and board of directors: a quintile regression approach
Authors: Farooq Omar , Pashayev Zakir
Published: December 2019

This paper documents asymmetric impact of various board characteristics on capital structure in six European countries (Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands) during the period between 2008 and 2014. Quintile regression estimates show asymmetric impact of independence of board’s audit committee, presence of CEO in the board, and Chairmanship of Ex-CEO on capital structure at 10th and 90th quintile.
DAMPAK KETERLIBATAN KERJA DAN DUKUNGAN ORGANISASI TERHADAP KOMITMEN ORGANISASI
Authors: Rikmaratri Ratna Dewi Dyah , Prohimi Afwan Hariri Agus
Published: December 2019

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh keterlibatan kerja dan dukungan organisasi terhadap komitmen organisasional. Penelitian ini dilakukan terhadap karyawan Pabrik Gula (PG) Redjosarie Magetan Jawa Timur divisi AK &U, divisi Tanaman, divisi teknik dan divisi pengolahan. Jumlah sampel penelitian sebanyak 121. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian asosiatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif untuk menjelaskan pengaruh antar variabel. Analisis penelitian menggunakan metode regresi berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Keterlibatan Kerja berpengaruh positif namun tidak signifikan terhadap komitmen karyawan pada perusahaan, sedangkan dukungan organisasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap komitmen organisasi.
Report on the 7th International Congress of IMACSSS and the 4th World Scientific Congress of Sports and Martial Arts
Authors: Johnson John Arthur
Published: December 2019

This report outlines the 7th International Congress of the International Martial Arts and Combat Sports Scientific Society (IMACSSS) and the 4th World Scientific Congress of Sports and Martial Arts (Rzeszow, Poland, October 17-19, 2018) to provide constructive criticism for future conferences. The conference drew numerous scholars from four continents and showcased research on both well-known martial arts and combat sports (e.g., Judo and Taekwondo), while providing a spotlight for less-researched arts (e.g., Malaysia’s Silat and various Polish art forms) as well. Presentations were on qualitative and quantitative research and spanned several academic disciplines. While the three-day conference was organized well and expertly run, slight changes to the schedule could maximize participants’ overall experience at future IMACSSS events.
The sportivization process of a martial art: the karate
Authors: Oliveira Marcelo Alberto de , Lopes Jefferson Campos , Sonoda-Nunes Ricardo João , Figueiredo Abel Aurélio Abreu
Published: December 2019

This study addresses the historical trajectory of karate, particularly in relation to the processes that favored its inclusion as one of the five modalities that will debut at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. The literature review was the methodology used in this research. Several attempts and efforts were identified to enable karate to join as a sport in the Olympic Games. It was concluded that the agents (federation leaders, presidents, coaches and athletes), along with institutions (clubs, companies, government, among others) were involved in a process that aimed to meet the requirements of the International Olympic Committee. Thus, it is possible to observe various transformations in the development of this modality that gave shape to what karate has today, which has made it a rookie modality being conditioned by market interests.
Características, aportes y tendencias del constitucionalismo colombiano en 200 años de andadura
Authors: Jiménez William Guillermo
Published: December 2019

El presente trabajo se ubica dentro de las actividades celebratorias del bicentenario de las guerras de independencia y liberación que se conmemoran en 2019 en Colombia. El objetivo del artículo es analizar las características, la evolución y los aportes del constitucionalismo colombiano desde la independencia hasta nuestros días. El método utilizado es cualitativo, con un tipo de estudio descriptivo, explicativo e interpretativo en el que se recurrió al uso de fuentes primarias y secundarias de información, además de las técnicas de revisión documental y observación directa. Se concluye que el constitucionalismo colombiano ha realizado importantes aportes al constitucionalismo mundial, como, por ejemplo, el derecho de petición (Constitución de Tunja de 1811); el voto femenino (Constitución de la Provincia de Vélez de 1853), y las acciones de inconstitucionalidad (Constitución de 1910) y de tutela (Constitución de 1991), accesibles para cualquier persona. Por otro lado, el modelo republicano, el presidencialismo reforzado, el centralismo y el reformismo parecen ser rasgos bicentenarios que se proyectan hacia el futuro.
Efecto de la ingesta de Physalis peruviana (aguaymanto) sobre la glicemia postprandial en adultos jóvenes
Authors: Rodríguez Ulloa Sheila , Rodríguez Ulloa Elika Mariela
Published: December 2019

Physalis peruviana es una planta originaria de los Andes Peruanos a la cual se le han atribuído muchas propiedades medicinales, entre las que figuran su potencial efecto antidiabético. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar el efecto de la ingesta de P. peruviana (aguaymanto) sobre la glicemia postprandial en adultos jóvenes. Participaron 26 sujetos voluntarios (edad promedio 25.03 ± 2.74 años, IMC promedio 22.76 ± 1.48 kg/m ), quienes fueron divididos aleatoriamente en dos grupos: el grupo I ingirió 25 g de frutos de P. peruviana y luego de 40 minutos se le administró una sobrecarga de glucosa, mientras que al grupo II sólo se le administró esta última; recolectándose muestras de sangre a los 30, 60, 90 y 120 minutos después a ambos grupos. Luego de 3 días se intercambiaron los tratamientos. Se encontró que en el grupo control el promedio de glicemia basal fue 89.2 ± 7.75 mg/dl, a los 30 minutos postprandial 130.6 ± 14.92 mg/dl, a los 60 minutos 116.2 ± 16.57 mg/dl, a los 90 minutos 106.3 ± 13.65 mg/dl y a los 120 minutos 93.1 ± 10.55 mg/dl. Mientras en el grupo problema se obtuvo glicemias de 85.9 ± 10.99 mg/dl, 123.6 ± 13.65 mg/dl,109.1 ± 13.69 mg/dl, 96.8 ± 12.12 mg/dl y 86.3 ± 13.22 mg/dl respectivamente. A los 90 minutos postprandial hubo una diferencia muy significativa (p < 0.01) y a los 120 minutos, una diferencia significativa (p < 0.05) entre los valores de glicemia de ambos grupos. Por lo que se concluye que la ingesta de Physalis peruviana (aguaymanto) reduce la glicemia a los 90 y 120 minutos postprandial en adultos jóvenes.
A New Record Mayfly Ephemerella subvaria McDunnough (Ephemeroptera, Ephemerellidae) from Ohio, USA
Authors: Dean Donald H. , Flechsig Brian
Published: December 2019

In the spring of 2019, a new state record for a mayfly (Ephemeroptera) was collected at Cedar Run and the Mad River in Champaign County, Ohio, United States. Ephemerella subvaria McDunnough, 1931, was collected and identified as nymphs and subsequently reared to adults. This Ohio location is exceptional. The geographic distribution of the species is widespread in the eastern United States; however, its distribution in the upper midwest is limited to northern Michigan and northern Wisconsin, but is absent from the southern counties of those states, and from Illinois. It is rare in Indiana and northern Kentucky. Until this report it was unknown from Ohio. Nymphs were collected on 26 March 2019. Reared in a temperature-controlled aquarium, the subimago emerged on 27 April 2019 and the imago emerged on 30 April 2019. It is hypothesized that Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, Cedar Run, and the Mad River—remnants of streams in a prior swamp in western-central Ohio—provide a refugia for this out-of-place species.
A study among the Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Non-Gestational Diabetes Mellitus pregnant women highlighting the variations in lipid parameters attending ante natal clinics at Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Authors: Das Sambit , Rath Mahesh , Das Lipsa , Bharadwaj Kasturi
Published: December 2019

Background: Wide variation in the lipid profile in pregnancy is quite common. Exaggerated changes in insulin and lipid levels in women with GDM during pregnancy, lead to significant alterations in lipid levels in comparison to normal pregnancy. Lipid metabolism during pregnancy has a significant role to play in the aetiology and pathogenesis of GDM as is indicated by various studies previously.Methods: A hospital-based case control study was conducted at Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha in the Department of Endocrinology. The sample size was 100 pregnant women. Study period was of one year from June 2018 to June 2019. In women of both the groups, i.e., with GDM and without GDM the mean age of presentation were 20-25 yrs. Out of the 100 cases, we took 50 patients of GDM in the cases group and 50 patients of non GDM pregnant women as control group. Fasting lipid profile was sent to the hospital laboratory analyzed by Tinder’s methods. The results thus obtained were analyzed using student ‘t’ test for statistical significance using SPSS version 20.Results: There was no statistical difference in age and parity between control and case group. Triglyceride (cases- 286.4±77.60 mg/dl) (controls-166±26mg/dl), total cholesterol (cases-256.5±41.7 mg/dl) (controls - 202.5±20.18mg/dl), VLDL (cases-53.4±13.2 mg/dl) (controls-46.6±13.1mg/dl) showed statistically significant values (p value<0.001). HDL and LDL values did not show any statistical significance (p value >0.5) among GDM and non GDM group. Lipid profile was performed predominately in women in II trimester.Conclusions: In comparison to non GDM women, it was observed that serum triglyceride, total cholesterol and VLDL level are significantly higher in woman with GDM. Whether lipid profile can be used as a predictor for gestational diabetes mellitus in future needs further research.
Comparison of haemoglobin assessment by HemoCue 301 and automated haematology analyser using flowcytometry among school going children: a one year study at a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Kumar Sarvepalli Vijaya , Ramalingam Krishnan
Published: December 2019

Background: Anaemia defined as reduction in the concentration in Haemoglobin is one of the key health indicators of health care system of the country. Accurate screening methods are required to estimate the levels of haemoglobin for diagnosing the cause of anaemia. Objectives of the study was to analyze and compare the results of haemoglobin concentrations estimated with automated haematology analyzer and point of care device HemoCue Hb301.Methods: It is a prospective cross-sectional study was conducted for one year after ethical approval. Non fasting capillary and venous blood samples were collected from the selected cases of children and Haemoglobin concentrations were estimated by automated analyzer and HemoCue Hb301 system and the values were noted. Quality control checks were performed for both. Statistical analysis was done using IBM SPSS Version 24.0.Results: Mean Hb% concentration was estimated in 108 children with 44 female and 64 males. The mean value of Automated hematology analyzer (11.965±1.012) was significantly higher when compared with the mean value of HemoCue Hb301 (11.697±1.312) (p=0.002). There was a significantly strong correlation between HemoCue Hb301and Automated hematology analyzer (r-value = 0.732, p <0.0001).Conclusions: The HemoCue is useful in many different settings and remains a widely used method in field settings as it has several advantages and is relatively inexpensive compared with automated haematology analysers. Further studies are needed to better understand potential sources of error in the Hb assessment by HemoCue with the aim to better train phlebotomists and implement appropriate standardised procedures.
Didática da língua e linguística aplicada: duas perspectivas de construção de objetos de ensino
Authors: Santos Marcos Bispo dos
Published: December 2019

Neste texto, apresenta-se uma análise da forma como se dá a construção de objetos de ensino pela linguística aplicada, tendo o ensino de gramática como recorte temático. O objetivo é identificar se seu modo de proceder se coaduna com os princípios teórico-metodológicos das didáticas geral e da língua. Distinguem-se duas concepções da linguística como ciência aplicada: uma linguística aplicada lato sensu, voltada para a aplicação das teorias linguísticas ao ensino de língua, e outra stricto sensu, que se volta para o estudo de problemas que envolvem o uso da linguagem em contextos reais. Inicialmente, apresentam-se os fundamentos da didática geral, aos quais a didática da língua, como disciplina específica, deve estar conectada. Em seguida, analisam-se propostas da linguística aplicada lato sensu para uma abordagem descritivista da gramática na educação básica, destacando-se os paradoxos que as atravessam. Concluiu-se que a linguística aplicada lato sensu ignora a didática como ciência da prática de ensinar, em favor do aplicacionismo, ou seja, a transferência dos saberes científicos ao contexto escolar e à formação de professores.
5 atitudes pela educação: orientações para coordenadores pedagógicos
Authors: De Castro e Santos Araújo Alexandra Maria , Melo Antônia de Fátima Pereira
Published: December 2019

Machado, Ana Maria et al. 5 atitudes pela educação: orientações para coordenadores pedagógicos. São Paulo: Moderna, 2014, 124 p.
As concepções linguísticas no Brasil no século XIX e no início do XX: gramáticas da infância
Authors: Silva Alexandre José
Published: December 2019

FÁVERO, Leonor Lopes; MOLINA, Márcia A. G. As concepções linguísticas no Brasil no século XIX e no início do XX: gramáticas da infância. São Paulo: Terracota, 2019, 114 pp.
Local Users, Consortial Providers: Seeking Points of Dissatisfaction with a Collaborative Virtual Reference Service
Authors: Barrett Kathryn , Pagotto Sabina
Published: December 2019

Abstract

Objective – Researchers at an academic library consortium examined whether the service model, staffing choices, and policies of its chat reference service were associated with user dissatisfaction, aiming to identify areas where the collaboration is successful and areas which could be improved.

Methods – The researchers examined transcripts, metadata, and survey results from 473 chat interactions originating from 13 universities between June and December 2016. Transcripts were coded for user, operator, and question type; mismatches between the chat operator and user’s institutions, and reveals of such a mismatch; how busy the shift was; proximity to the end of a shift or service closure; and reveals of such aspects of scheduling. Chi-square tests and a binary logistic regression were performed to compare variables to user dissatisfaction.

Results – There were no significant relationships between user dissatisfaction and user type, question type, institutional mismatch, busy shifts, chats initiated near the end of a shift or service closure time, or reveals about aspects of scheduling. However, revealing an institutional mismatch was correlated with user dissatisfaction. Operator type was also a significant variable; users expressed less dissatisfaction with graduate student staff hired by the consortium.

Conclusions – The study largely reaffirmed the consortium’s service model, staffing practices, and policies. Users are not dissatisfied with the service received from chat operators at partner institutions, or by service provided by non-librarians. Current policies for scheduling, handling shift changes, and service closure are appropriate, but best practices related to disclosing institutional mismatches may need to be changed. This exercise demonstrates that institutions can trust the consortium with their local users’ needs, and underscores the need for periodic service review.
Electro-Oxidation as an Effective Process for Removing Antibiotics and Persistent Organic Compounds Resistant to Biodegradation
Authors: Ali Fallahzadeh Reza , Omidi Fariborz
Published: December 2019

This article is a Letter to the Editor and does not include an Abstract.
Using Life Cycle Assessment Method for Selecting Optimal Waste Management System in Tehran City
Authors: Rahimi Fahimeh , Atabi Farideh , Nouri Jafar , Omrani GhasemAli
Published: December 2019

Introduction: In Tehran with a population of 9 million currently, about 2.5 million tons municipal solid waste have been producing annually.
Materials and Models: In this study by using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) model an optimal system of waste management of Tehran was recommended. Based on the quantity and quality of waste in Tehran in 2013 and facilities, three scenarios were selected. First, current status (15% compost, 5% recycling and 80% landfill), second, the maximum use of the capabilities of waste of Tehran (70% compost, 20% recycled and 10% landfill ) and third, the optimal scenario according to conditions of Tehran (55% compost, 10% recycling, 5% energy recovery and 30% landfill). The IWM model and WRATE model was used for Phase II and Phase III, respectively.
Results: Results of the conducting second Phase showed in compared to the first scenario by the second and third scenario, the amount of emissions was decreased 64% and 72%, respectively. The third phase results showed the third scenario has the lowest environmental impact in chosen six impact groups. Conclusion: Considering the quality and quantity of wastes in Tehran and also the current facilities, conducting the third scenario could be useful for reducing emissions, the external costs and environmental impacts.
Qualitative Analysis of Groundwater Quality Indicators Based on Schuler and Wilcox Diagrams: IDW and Kriging Models
Authors: Almodaresi Seyed Ali , Mohammadrezaei Mohsen , Dolatabadi Maryam , Nateghi Mohammad Reza
Published: December 2019

Introduction: It is generally accepted that groundwater is one of the most vital sources of water for drinking use in cities and rural areas. The water drawn from these sources should be sanitary, have low soluble substances, and be free of any pathogens and microorganisms.
Materials and Methods: In this study, 90 wells were sampled with proper dispersion over the study area to achieve suitable estimation accuracy.
Results: The assessments made based on 10-year averages of water quality in the studied plain showed that according to the Schuler and Wilcox criteria of water quality for drinking and agricultural use, the northern and southern parts of the plain have unsuitable water quality compared to central parts. Interpolation RMSE value of the Inverse Distance Weighting (IDW) model for SO4-, TDS, TH, Mg2+, Cl-, Ca2+ and HCO3- were 8.46, 2615, 246, 6.8, 38.9, 8.3 1.16 also 8.4, 2628, 750.9, 7.0, 39.8, 8.1, 8.1 (mg L-1) for Kriging, respectively.
Conclusion: The cause of low groundwater quality in northern regions is the high rate of SO4-, TH, Cl-, and TDS, which are of the most important determinants of water quality for drinking. The examination of samples in the assessment of water quality for agricultural use clearly showed a higher value of EC compared to SAR.
The Relationship between Multiple Sclerosis Prevalence and Density of Radon Gas in the Environment (Review)
Authors: Fallah Yakhdani Monire , Abaszadeh Fathabadi Zeynab , Fooladi Fard Reza , Salehi-Abargouei Amin , Ebrahimi Ali Asghar
Published: December 2019

Introduction : Radon (Rn)  is a chemically inert gas with no odor, color, and taste. It is created from the decay of uranium in the soil and can penetrate the building through the interiors. As a result, Rn can enter the human body with the release of alpha radiation along with airborne dust and cause chronic illnesses such as lung cancer and multiple sclerosis. The Multiple Sclerosis disease, as a complex multifactor disease, is the most common widespread neurotic disorder among the young people. The purpose of this study was to collect and review the past studies published in this field since 1996.
Materials and Methods: In this review, the related articles were searched and studied using key words such as "Radon, Action, Thoron, MS, MS Disseminated, and Sclerosis" using the PRISMA statement.
Results: After reviewing the studies, several effective factors in the prevalence of MS were identified. Some of these factors were a result of the exposure to high levels of radon gas. Penetrations from the building cracks of floor, soil bed, and dwelling materials as well as the water resources are among the most important sources of Rn.
Conclusion: According to the results, the amount of Rn and it’s daughters in the environment are recognized as the risk factors for the MS prevalence.
Quality of Educational Services from the Viewpoint of Medical Students in three stages: Basic sciences, Externship and internship of Alborz University of Medical Sciences
Authors: Norouzinia R , Arabi M , Hedayat Yaghoubi M , Mojahed SH
Published: December 2019

Introduction: The SERVQUAL model is one of the most common models used for assessing the quality of educational services. The purpose of this study was to investigate the quality of educational services based on SERVQUAL model in viewpoint of medical students of Alborz University of Medical Sciences in three stages: basic sciences, externship and internship.
Methods: The present study was a cross-sectional descriptive analytical study in which 332 medical students were enrolled in three stages: basic sciences, externship and internship randomly. The data gathered using a questionnaire of 25 questions which was designed based on the standardized SERVQUAL questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired t-test, independent t-test and one way ANOVA with Spss V.24.0.
Result: The results showed that there was a significant difference between the expectations and perceptions of medic al students in all aspects and in total score and their expectations had not been met. The maximum gap was related to the assurance dimension and the lowest gap was related to the reliability dimension. The overall gap was also 1.50. In addition, students' expectations at different stages were different in all aspects except "tangible dimensions" and "total quality of services". But their perception was different in two dimensions of tangible and reliable.
Conclusion: According to the results of this study, the students are dissatisfied with the current condition in the university and there is a long way to accomplish the desired status and satisfaction of the students as the main customers of the university’s educational services, and in many cases there is a need to evaluate and improve the conditions.
Investigating the Role of Virtual Social Networks and Attitude to them on Academic Buoyancy of Students in Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Authors: Rezvani A , Ajam A.A , Panahishahri M , Mohammad pour H , Ramazani F
Published: December 2019

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of virtual social networks and their attitude towards the students' academic buoyancy of Birjand University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: This was a descriptive-correlational study. The population consisted of students of the Faculty of Paramedical Sciences of the Birjand University of Medical Sciences in the academic year of 2011-2012. According to stratified random sampling, 201 students (71 males and 130 females) were selected. Questionnaires were used to collect data using Khodayari et al.'s (2014) virtual social networks, Hosseinchari and Dehqanizadeh's (2012) academic buoyancy. Data were analyzed using independent t-test, Pearson correlation coefficient, one way ANOVA and SPSS software version 22.
Result: There was no significant relationship between the duration of membership in social networks and the time allocated to virtual social networks with students' academic buoyancy (P >0/01). The use of virtual social networks was significantly different between male and female students (T= -2/11, p< 0/03). There was no significant difference between the male and female students' buoyancy (T= 0/48, p> 0/05). There was a positive and significant relationship between the components of communication and easy communication with academic buoyancy (P <0/176).
Conclusion: It is suggested that through the holding workshops and training courses at universities, efforts were made to raise awareness about the scientific use of virtual networks and familiarity of students (especially new students) with a variety of virtual networks to improve and enhance the students' learning and buoyancy.
Faculty Development course based on Project-based Approach: A Strategy for Implementing Educational Scholarship in Universities of Medical Sciences
Authors: Keshmiri F
Published: December 2019

Introduction: The present study aimed to develop an empowerment course based on project-based learning to enhance scholar skills of faculty members.
Methods: The program was developed in 4 steps consisted of problem identifications and needs assessment, identifying the goals and objectives, definition of teaching-learning and assessment methods. In the present study, the Delphi technique was applied to assess the needs in the viewpoints of different stakeholders. In addition, we reviewed the literature and documents related to the role of scholar among teachers in Universities of Medical Sciences. The results of the need assessment presented in expert panel. The faculty development program finalized based on project-based learning approach through consensus of the participants.
Result: In the present study, 12 competencies of scholarship developed. The empowerment program was designed according to the project-based learning approach. The program included targeting for learning and preparations, searching for defining a problem and designing a question, guiding inquiry for learning and solving problem, analyzing data, reflection as well as the feedback seeking.
Conclusion: The faculty empowerment program can provide situations to achieve the educational scholarship goals through applying the knowledge to the real educational environment. The future studies are recommended to assess the effect of the programs for the faculty competencies and improvement of educational programs in systems.
Viewpoints of Basic Science Students about the Affecting Factors on Class Attendance and its Correlation with Their Academic Performance in Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (2018)
Authors: Shackebaei D , Kavyani N , Hesari M , Rezaei M , Safari Y , Ramazani Aliakbari F
Published: December 2019

Introduction: The aim of the current study was the evaluation of the viewpoints of basic science students about the affecting factors on class attendance and its correlation with their academic performance, and investigating the motivation and attendance rate of the students in different basic sciences classes in Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 247 basic sciences students. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used for evaluation of reliability and internal consistency of the questionnaire, which showed a high level of internal consistency (0.83). Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient test, and regression analysis were used for statistical analysis of data.
Result: According to the students' viewpoints, class attendance had a positive effect on learning, and “teacher’s related factors” and “the students' attitude toward the course's subject” had the most important role in their attendance. Furthermore, there was a significant positive correlation between the students' grades and "learning of lesson's contents", and “taking higher scores" (r=0.273 and r=0.207, respectively). According to the student’s announcement, the most common classes, which they participate in, were physiology, anatomy, embryology, epidemiology and bacteriology.
Conclusion: The students with higher grades mostly attended in classes with the motivation of learning and taking higher grades, and they prioritize attending in specific classes. Due to the teachers' determinant role in students’ class attendance, the using of this information is suggested for the evaluation of teachers and the success rate of the educational system.
Evaluation of knowledge toward oral and maxillofacial surgery in general physicians of Yazd Province in 2017
Authors: Govahi Mostafa , Akhavan-Karbassi Mohammad-Hassan , Esmaeili Shahriyar
Published: December 2019

Introduction: The scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) is extensive and good knowledge about OMFS among different healthcare providers will be essential for referral of the patient. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the knowledge of general physicians of Yazd Province about the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 112 general physicians of Yazd Province in 2017 were randomly selected. A valid and reliable questionnaire was used to collect data. The questionnaire included personal information (years of graduation, work experience and university) and one knowledge question (16 parts) from referral to specialists. Data analysis was performed using statistical software SPSS 17 and T-test.
Results: The mean scores of physicians' knowledge about the oral and maxillofacial surgery were 13.22 ± 2.68 of 16 scores. There was no significant correlation between the years of graduation, work experience, university, with knowledge of referral to the oraland maxillofacial surgeon.
Conclusion: The findings of this study showed that knowledge of general physicians in Yazd about the role of oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the management of injuries and oral and maxillofacial problems is high.
Association of Metformin Pharmacogenetic with a Single Amino Acid Alteration in Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma (PPARγ) Genein Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Authors: Jafari Fatemeh , Miresmaeili Seyed Mohsen , Kalantar Seyed Mehdi
Published: December 2019

Introduction: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is known as a metabolic, reproductive and ovarian degeneration disorder. Pro12 Ala mutation in peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) gene as a transcription factor is linked to disorder of glucose and infertility. In the patients with type 2 diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome, metformin is the recommended first-line treatment. The aim of this study was evaluation of pharmacokinetics of metformin and the patients genotype for Pro12 Ala polymorphism.
Methods: In this study, 100 women with PCOS and 100 healthy women were evaluated. Plasma levels of the FSH and LH were evaluated before and after metformin consumption in the patients.The Pro12 Ala polymorphism was detected by PCR-RFLP analysis.
Results: Two patients carried GG homozygous recessive. There was no significant difference in genotypes between the healthy and patient women. There was a significant difference in plasma levels of LH, FSH and testosterone before and after treatment with metformin but there was no relationship between genotype and response to metformin (p-value = 0.59).
Conclusion: Considering to this research, there is no relationship between Pro12 Ala polymorphism and metformin response in the patients, but the response to metformin for the regulation and improvement ovulation hormones in many patients is satisfactory.
Relation between sexual self-concept and sexual distress in women with multiple sclerosis who referred to Shahid Sadoughi Hospital of Yazd in 2017
Authors: Zarei Mahmoud Abadi Fatemeh , Salehi Shayesteh , Mousavi Mahsa Sadat
Published: December 2019

Introduction: The prevalence of sexual disorders is high among women with multiple sclerosis in the world. Sexual dysfunction is considered as one of the effective psychological factors on self-concept sexual function. The present study was conducted to evaluate the relation between sexual self-concept and sexual distress in women with multiple sclerosis.
Methods: The present descriptive correlational study was conducted on 115 married women with multiple sclerosis who were selected using convenient sampling method. Study population for the present study contained all the married women with multiple sclerosis who referred to ShahidSadoughi Hospital of Yazd in 2017. Data gathering tools were multi-dimensional sexual self-concept questionnaire and revised female sexual distress scale by DeRogatis. Achieved data were analyzed using independent t-test, Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis and Pearson and Spearman correlation coefficients.
Results: Results showed that the mean scores of positive, negative, situational sexual self-concept were respectively 94.62 ± 30.30, 29.57 ± 10.89, and 36.91 ± 12.58 and the mean score of sexual distress was 13.82 ± 13.18. Furthermore, a reverse significant relation existed between the positive sexual self-concept of the married women and their sexual distress (p < 0.05) and a direct significant relation existed between the negative sexual self-concept and sexual distress (p < 0.05); but no significant relation was found between situational sexual self-concept and sexual distress (p > 0.05).
Conclusion: Results of the present study showed that married women with multiple sclerosis who had a positive sexual self-concept would experience less sexual distress. Therefore, sexual self-concept could be a predictor of sexual distress in women
Assessment the Epidemiological Status of Patients with Acute Liver Hepatitis Referred to Shahid Sadoughi Hospital of Yazd From 2015 to 2018
Authors: Salmanroghani Hassan , Baghbanian Mahmud , Rouzegari Mohammad Hassan , Akhondi Meybodi Mohsen , Amirbeigy Mohammad Kazem
Published: December 2019

Introduction: Acute hepatitis has several causes. Transfusion of non-infected blood to the virus and avoidance of undesirable social contacts have reduced the prevalence of hepatitis B and C transmission. Improved socioeconomic status and access to healthy food and water have also reduced the prevalence of hepatitis E and A. The transition from Hyper Endimicity to Intermediate or Low Endimicity has increased the incidence of acute Hepatitis A especially in adults. The aim of this study was to determine the epidemiological status of patients with acute liver hepatitis referred to the Shahid Sadoughi Hospital of Yazd from 2015 to 2018
Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on the patients referring to the gastrointestinal clinic of Shahid Sadoughi Hospital from 2015 to 2018. The sampling method was that after rule out chronic liver disease according to medical history and patient lab data, the patients imported to the category of acute liver disease. SPSS Inc, Chicago, IL; version 16 was used to determine the prevalence of each type of acute hepatitis.
 Results: 23 patients were diagnosed with acute hepatitis, 14 were male and 9 were female. Hepatitis A was found in 15 patients, 2 patients had acute hepatitis B, 2 patients had autoimmune hepatitis, and 4 patients had other causes for hepatitis.
Conclusion: 65% of patients in this study had acute hepatitis A. Therefore, acute hepatitis A is one of the important factors in the development of acute liver disease study and is therefore one of the important factors in the development of acute liver disease.
DENİZCİLİK MESLEK LİSESİ ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN MESLEK SEÇİM YETERLİLİĞİ VE MESLEK SEÇİMLERİNİ ETKİLEYEN FAKTÖRLER
Authors: FİDAN Volkan , NAS Selçuk
Published: December 2019

Meslek Liseleri ülke eğitim sisteminde nitelikli ara eleman yetiştirme konusunda ve ülke ekonomisine yaptığı katkılar açısından önemli bir yere sahiptir. Bu eğitim kurumlarını tercih eden öğrenciler hayatlarına yön verecek olan mesleklerini çok erken yaştan itibaren belirlemektedir. Erken yaşlarda yapılan meslek seçimlerinin yaratacağı memnuniyetsizlikten kaynaklanan kayıplar, sadece öğrenci ve ailelerini değil ayrıca ülke ekonomisini de olumsuz etkilemektedir. Çalışmada, meslek seçimi konusu “denizcilik mesleği” özelinde incelenmiştir. Erken yaşlarda yapılan meslek seçimini etkileyen faktörlerin belirlenmesinde ve yapılan tercihlerin memnuniyet düzeylerinin araştırılmasında tarama yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Verilerin çözümlenmesinde frekans, T-test ve ANOVA analizleri kullanılmıştır. Araştırma, 2013–2014 eğitim-öğretim yılı içerisinde, Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı’na bağlı İzmir Çeşme Ulusoy Denizcilik Anadolu Meslek Lisesi, İzmir Güzelbahçe İMKB Denizcilik Anadolu Meslek Lisesi ve İzmir Konak Nevvar Salih İşgören Denizcilik Anadolu Meslek Lisesi’nde eğitim gören 637 öğrenciye üzerinde uygulanmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda öğrencilerin, mesleki seçimlerini kendi istekleri ve aile etkisi ile yaptıkları ortaya çıkmıştır. Yaptıkları mesleki seçiminden duydukları memnuniyet seviyeleri her geçen gün artmaktadır. Erkek öğrenciler denizcilik mesleğinin kendilerine daha uygun olduğunu düşündükleri ve yaptıkları meslek seçiminden daha memnun oldukları saptanmıştır.
KONSEP PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER KH. M. HASYIM ASY‘ARI: Studi Kitab Âdâb al-‘Âlim wa al-Muta‘allim
Authors: Handayani Titik , Fauzi Achmad
Published: December 2019

Moral decadence that befalls most students in Indonesia is very alarming. The moral values which are expected belong to themselves increasingly decline. It is proven by the brawl among students, pregnant out of wedlock, drug abuse, and the persecution on the teachers significantly increase. By using analytical-descriptive method, this study concerns to the character education in KH. M. Hasyim Asy‘ari’s perspective taken from his book entitled Âdâb al-‘Âlim wa al-Muta‘allim which is focused on the students ethics in studying, including ethics in learning, student’s ethics to the teacher, and student’s ethics in dealing with the lesson. The result of this study shows that character education in KH. M. Hasyim Asy‘ari’s perspective has a harmony even precedes a number of values within character education materials of the Research and Development Agency, Curriculum Center of the Ministry of National Education, Indonesia. Thus, it can be developed within character education discourse that is being carried out and it can produce the knowledgeble students and also having good personalities.[Krisis akhlak karimah yang menimpa mayoritas peserta didik di Indonesia semakin memprihatinkan. Nilai moral yang diharapkan ada dalam diri mereka semakin terkikis, sehingga mengakibatkan tawuran antarpelajar, siswa hamil di luar nikah, penggunaan narkoba semakin merajalela, serta penganiayaan siswa terhadap guru yang bahkan sampai berujung kepada kematian sang guru. Dengan metode analitis-deskriptif, penelitian ini mengkaji tentang pemikiran KH. M. Hasyim Asy‘ari tentang pendidikan karakter dalam Âdâb al-‘Âlim wa al-Muta‘allim yang difokuskan pada etika peserta didik dalam menuntut ilmu, yang mencakup etika dalam belajar, etika siswa terhadap guru, dan etika siswa dalam menghadapi pelajaran. Penelitian ini mengungkap bahwa pemikiran KH. M. Hasyim Asy‘ari tentang pendidikan karakter selaras bahkan mendahului sejumlah nilai dalam materi pendidikan karakter dari Badan Penelitian dan Pengembangan, Pusat Kurikulum Kementerian Pendidikan Nasional, Indonesia, sehingga bisa dikembangkan dalam wacana pendidikan karakter yang sedang marak dilakukan dan bisa mencetak peserta didik yang tidak hanya berilmu luas tetapi juga berkarakter]