bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
New instruments for endosurgery
Authors: Moroshek A. E. , Chugunov A. I. , Odintsovo V. V. , Fedorov I. V. , Gayfullin R. F. , Popovich L. L.
Published: August 2022

The expansion of the range of laparoscopic operations requires the creation of new tools that ensure the simplicity and reliability of surgical interventions, reducing their duration and frequency of complications
Treatment of ingrown nail
Authors: Mikusev I. Е.
Published: August 2022

The patentable method of treatment of in- grown nail is proposed which eliminates the reason of ingrown nail relapse by means of the nail matrix impression.
An Earthquake Early Warning System for Northern Chile Based on ElarmS-3
Authors: Medina Miguel , Sanchez Rodrigo , Riquelme Sebastián , Flores Maria C. , Koch Pablo , Bravo Francisco , Barrientos Sergio , Henson Ivan , Chung Angela , Melgar Diego , Mpodozis Constantino , Hellweg Margaret , Allen Richard
Published: August 2022

During 2020, the National Seismological Center (CSN) implemented an earthquake early warning system (EEWS) for northern Chile. From a seismological point of view, this area is considered to be one of the largest seismic gaps in Chile, where an Mw∼9.0 earthquake is expected in a region with a population of more than 1.4 million people. From an economical perspective, this region holds 90% of the copper mining companies in Chile, with more than 15% of the Gross National Product coming from the mining industry. Antofagasta Minerals funded an EEWS prototype for this region with the purpose of keeping both the population and the mining industry safe; 25 new seismic stations have been added to the CSN permanent network to develop an EEWS capable of issuing strong shaking alerts, which could potentially save lives and support critical mining operations in the region. During a 20 month period, we successfully detected, located, and calculated the magnitude of 1774 earthquakes (0–300 km depth) using ElarmS-3, an earthquake early warning algorithm from the University of California, Berkeley. The alert time, or the time between when an earthquake alert is issued and the S-wave arrival at the location, is on average ∼24 s, and 96% of shallow and intermediate depth earthquakes (0–150 km) with M ≥5.0 were alerted. We obtained errors of 0.52 ± 0.43 in magnitude, 30.4 ± 42.72 km in location, 43.5 ± 50.0 km in depth, and 6.6 ± 10.6 s in origin time.
Thrombectomy in deep vein thrombosis: a definitive treatment
Authors: Philip Vinoth Kumar , Yasir Mohamed
Published: August 2022

Background: The development of blood clots (thrombi) in the deep veins is known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). It frequently affects the deep pelvic veins or the deep leg veins (such as the calf veins, femoral vein, or popliteal vein). It is a potentially fatal condition that may result in morbidity and mortality that can be prevented. Aim was to assess the effectiveness of thrombectomy in treating patients with DVT.Methods: The 196 patients with DVT reporting to VKP’s VJ hospital, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, were selected for this retrospective study. Thrombectomy was chosen as the treatment modality in this study.Results: Most patients were in the age group between 41 to 60 years (59.5%), with male predominance noted (77.4%). Pain and swelling are the most typical clinical features, 64.6% of patients presented with this sign. In patients with chronic and sub-acute DVT, 25% and 10.2% had residual thrombus visualized in doppler. Late complication, varicose veins were seen higher in patients with common iliac vein thrombosis (2/3) 66.7%, 52.6% (10/19) in external iliac vein thrombosis and 34.8% (8/23) in popliteal vein thrombosis. Late complication recurrence was seen higher in patients with partial occlusion (5/14) 35.7%, 21.4% (3/14) had varicose veins.Conclusions: The best course of treatment for DVT patients is thrombectomy, which can restore venous patency, stop DVT from returning, alleviate PTS, and prevent pulmonary embolism.
The role of pre operative appendicular magnetic resonance imaging in cases of acute bone and joint infection in the paediatric age group
Authors: S. Srijay Sashaank , J. K. Giri Raj , P. Gopinath Menon
Published: August 2022

Background: Acute haemotogenous osteomyelitis can occur at any age group but is mainly a disease of children. They are a challenge to differentiate as they have overlapping signs and symptoms. Septic arthritis is considered a surgical emergency while acute osteomyelitis, when presented early can be treated with parenteral antibiotics. There is paucity in the approach (imaging guidelines and treatment) for cases where acute septic arthritis is associated with osteomyelitis. We aimed to analyses the role of pre operative appendicular MRI in the cases of acute bone and joint infection in paediatric age group.

Methods: This is a prospective study done in 38 children suspected to have acute bone and joint infections. All the patients underwent emergency appendicular MRI in the suspicion of bone and joint infections. Based on the MRI findings, all the patients were classified into cases of isolated septic arthritis and cases of septic arthritis with concomitant osteomyelitis. There was a change in the treatment modality between the two categories of patients.

Results: In our study 14 (36.84%) cases of the 38 suspected bone and joint infection had concomitant osteomyelitis with septic arthritis. These 14 cases were seen involving the knee, hip, elbow and shoulder joints. The incidence of septic arthritis with coexisting osteomyelitis was 36.84% in our study, which was diagnosed with pre operative emergency appendicular MRI.

Conclusions: Our study concludes that MRI should be included in the work up for suspected bone and joint infections provided MRI is done in a timely fashion without unnecessarily delaying surgical intervention if needed.

 
Impulsando proyectos urbanos: una estrategia de comunicación y participación social para promover una transformación urbana colaborativa: experiencias en Paraguay
Authors: Evia Duarte Daniela , Hernández Sotelo Lilia , Abraham Salma , Cristaldo Osvaldo
Published: August 2022

Durante el último siglo, hemos sido testigos de que el crecimiento urbano y la forma que toman las ciudades impacta a un gran número de personas. Las ciudades ofrecen acceso a empleos, a servicios de salud y a oportunidades de crecimiento; por lo tanto, su planeación es esencial y un gran reto para los gobiernos. Entre los objetivos de los proyectos de mejoramiento urbano del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID), se incluyen mejorar el hábitat urbano, incrementar el acceso a la infraestructura y los servicios urbanos que brindan las ciudades, así como fortalecer la capacidad de gobernanza. El mejoramiento del acceso a la infraestructura genera impactos sociales, urbanos, económicos y financieros tangibles que permiten atender las necesidades de los habitantes de las ciudades. El proceso requiere de variables políticas y el fortalecimiento de las capacidades de las autoridades para lograr intervenciones efectivas y de largo plazo. Esta nota presenta el Programa de Rehabilitación y Vivienda Bañado Sur - Barrio Tacumbu (PRVBT) y la Estrategia de Comunicación y Participación Social (ECPS) como ejemplo de los esfuerzos que ha realizado el BID en línea con la Norma De desempeño Ambiental y Social 10 del Marco de Políticas Ambientales y Sociales, en proyectos dedicados a atender las diversas inquietudes relacionadas a los asentamientos informales en Asunción, Paraguay.
Personalidade e Ansiedade em Situações de Mentira: Um Estudo Exploratório
Authors: Lemos Vasconcellos Silvio José , Rocha Da Cas Andressa , Mayer da Rocha Amanda , Dias Mazarro Clarissa , Dornelles de Lima Anniara Lucia , Kuster de Lima Maliska Juliana , Vitale da Silva Alves Marcela
Published: August 2022

A mentira é uma afirmação que intenciona enganar outros indivíduos. Algumas mentiras podem não apresentar características antissociais, mas podem ser geradoras de ansiedade tanto quanto as mentiras antissociais. O propósito deste estudo foi determinar a relação entre a ansiedade para situações de mentira mensurada por um instrumento de autorrelato e os traços de personalidade que compõem o modelo dos cinco grandes fatores. A amostra foi constituída de 78 estudantes universitários, sendo 28 homens e 50 mulheres, com idades entre 18 e 26 anos. O fator neuroticismo apresentou uma correlação positiva e significativa com a ansiedade envolvendo as mentiras em relacionamentos pessoais. A amabilidade apresentou uma correlação positiva e significativa com a ansiedade em diferentes situações de mentira. O presente estudo pode gerar dados importantes para a pesquisa sobre a mentira em diferentes contextos. Devido à escassez de trabalhos sobre o tema, entende-se também que esta pesquisa pode favorecer novos trabalhos sobre a assim denominada Psicologia da Mentira.
Students' Politeness to Lecturers in WhatsApp Application Measured Using Leech Maxim
Authors: Nurdiyani Netty , Sasongko Sasongko
Published: August 2022

This study aims to describe student politeness in communicating or sending messages to lecturers through the Whatsapp application. This research needs to be carried out to obtain an overview of the application of politeness principles used by students in communicating. This research is descriptive qualitative research with instrumental case studies, the instrument used is Maxim Leech. The source of this research data is student texts sent to lecturers. The research data are sentences, phrases, or words that contain aspects of politeness by Leech's politeness principles. Data retrieval uses the note-taking method, while data analysis uses the high method. The basic analysis technique is a technique for direct elements that sorts text into several categories of data forms, namely sentences, clauses, phrases, and words. The results of this study indicate that all politeness maxims are not used by students in sending student Whatsapp messages to lecturers. . From the six Maxim Leech Principles, five of them are used by students in communication. The five maxims are tact maxim, approbation maxim, modesty maxim, generosity maxim, and agreement maxim. Of the five maxims used, the modesty maxim is most widely used compared to the other maxims. This shows that the politeness of students in a humble attitude exceeds other politeness. Research on student politeness can still be developed both in theory, methodology, and the depth of the discussion Keywords: politeness, WhatsApp, online learning
Presupposition in The Mystery and Thriller Film of “Escape from Pretoria"
Authors: Haryati Haryati
Published: August 2022

Presupposition itself has been a cause of the diversity of interpretations since presupposition sticks to utterances, sometimes unsaid clearly, that will provide implied meanings based on the context that is being talked about. The purposes of the study are to investigate three major points: the kinds of presupposition, their functions, and the percentage of each presupposition in the mystery and thriller film script of “Escape from Pretoria” by Francis Annan. This research used a qualitative method to analyze the obtained data. The observation is also used to collect data in which data are obtained from film scripts. The writer applies Yule’s theory (1996) to analyze the presupposition kinds, Halliday’s theory (2003) to analyze presupposition functions, and Subana’s formula to gain the percentage of each presupposition. As a result, there were 177 presuppositions obtained in the film script, with 166 existential presuppositions (93.8%), six factive presuppositions (3.4%), four lexical presuppositions (2.2%,) and one counterfactual presupposition (0.6%). From 177 presuppositions, the data were classified into 23 regulatory functions (13.0%), 2 interactional functions (1.1%), 57 representational functions (32.2%), 79 personal functions (44.6%), 1 imaginative function (0.6%), 4 instrumental functions (2.3%) and 11 heuristic functions (6.2%). Therefore, the dominant presupposition is existential, and the dominant function of presupposition is personal. Keywords: film script of Escape from Pretoria, pragmatics, presupposition
A prospective study to evaluate the gender prediction of blastocysts by using cell-free DNA within a culture medium
Authors: Barzanouni Somayeh , Moramezi Farideh , Zargar Mahvash , Galehdari Hamid , Hemadi Masoud
Published: August 2022

Background: Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) has been used as an option for couples with the possibility of having a baby with a genetic disorder. The common method for performing this test involves isolating 1 cell from day 3 or a few cells from day 5 embryos and performing genetic studies on the cell-extracted DNA. This method is invasive and can cause abortion after implantation in the uterus. Because of this, 2 noninvasive methods for performing a PGD have been studied: PGD using blastocyst fluid and PGD using embryo culture medium.
Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the sensitivity of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique to detect the Y chromosome using cell-free DNA within a culture medium for gender prediction of blastocysts.
Materials and Methods: In this study, the gender of 30 embryos on day 5 was determined using embryonic DNA extraction from the culture medium and the PCR technique to evaluate the sex-determining region Y and fragile X mental retardation genes. Then, the accuracy was assessed using ultrasound.
Results: The results of the PCR technique showed that 7 embryos were male, but an ultrasound revealed that 13 were male.
Conclusion: The given results indicated that, because of the low amount of DNA extracted from the culture medium, the diagnosis of the existence of the Y chromosome by this method is still not accurate enough for detecting the gender of the embryo.
Key words: Preimplantation diagnosis, Embryo implantation, Culture media, Blastocyst, Polymerase chain reaction.
Phytoremediation as a Sustainable Alternative for Organic Matter Removal From Slaughterhouse Wastewater Pretreated by Immediate One-Step Lime Precipitation
Authors: Madeira Luís , Carvalho Fátima , Ribau Teixeira Margarida , Almeida Adelaide
Published: August 2022

In this study, slaughterhouse wastewater previously treated by immediate one-step lime precipitation was treated using a vertical flow constructed wetland (VFCW). A VFCW pilot scale planted with Vetiveria zizanioides in light expanded clay aggregates was used to study the influence of the organic load applied (3 to 212 g m−2 d−1) and the bed depth of the VFCW (0.35 and 0.70 m) on the organic matter removal (COD). Two VFCWs operated in parallel under continuous flow, and a hydraulic load of around 80 L m−2 d−1 was used. The results indicated that an increase in the organic load decreased COD removal efficiency. The bed depth of the VFCW had a significant influence on the removal of organic matter, with greater removal at high bed depths. For organic loads applied up to 9.5 g m−2 d−1, COD removal efficiencies of 71.4 ± 4.0% and 85.2 ± 3.4% were observed for lower and higher VFCW bed depth, respectively, which met the requirements for water reuse for irrigation. Throughout the tests, Vetiveria zizanioides did not show signs of toxicity, and its growth was substantial.
Keywords: slaughterhouse wastewater, vertical flow constructed wetlands, Vetiveria zizanioides, organic matter removal, immediate one-step lime precipitation
Practice and associated factors of Glasgow Coma Scale assessment among nurses working in adult intensive care units of federally administered hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Authors: Andualem Habtamu , Beyene Temesgen , Tuli Wagari , Walelgn Nigusie , Habtegiorgis Samuel Derbie , Gietaneh Wodaje , Birhanu Molla Yigzaw
Published: August 2022

Background & Aim: The Glasgow Coma Scale is a helpful instrument for measuring patients’ level of consciousness with neurosurgical disorders. Literature showed a majority of nurses don’t believe the Glasgow Coma Scale assessment is their area of practice. This study aimed to examine the Glasgow Coma Scale assessment practice and associated factors among nurses working in adult intensive care units of federally administered hospitals
Methods & Materials: : Institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted on conventionally selected 126 nurses working in adult intensive care units. Six clinical scenarios were used to assess practice, and those who correctly answered at least four scenario questions out of 6 practical scenario questions for the Glasgow Coma Scale assessment were considered good practice. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire. The Chi-square test was applied to examine the variables affecting Glasgow Coma Scale practice. Furthermore, the proportions of categorical variables’ replies were contrasted among the various groups.
Result: With a response rate of 96.03%, 121 nurses participated in the study. (53.7%) was males. In this study, the overall good Glasgow Coma Scale assessment practice of intensive care units nurses was 47.1%. Lack of training (77.7%), job overload (73.6%), and insufficient knowledge and skills (61.2 %) are barriers for nurses to assess Glasgow Coma Scale.
Conclusion: In this, only nearly half of the participants displayed good practice on the Glasgow Coma Scale. Sex and educational status were both found to be significant factors in nurses’ Glasgow Coma Scale assessment practice.
Eksperiment v splošni anorganski kemiji: Navodila
Authors: Slemnik Mojca , Ban Irena , Kristl Matjaž , Stergar Janja
Published: August 2022

Delo predstavlja zbirko navodlil za praktično izvajanje eksperimentov v splošni in anorganski kemiji. Študenti se srečajo z osnovami eksperimentalnega dela v laboratoriju: spoznavajo laboratorijski inventar, osvojijo osnovne laboratorijske tehnike ter njihovo nadgradnjo v smislu sestavljanja aparatur za kemijske poskuse, računske naloge povežejo z eksperimenti, naučijo se pisanja poročil in se seznanijo z varnostjo v kemijskem laboratoriju.
Combined approach surgery of endolymphatic sac tumor: case report and literature review
Authors:   National Medical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngology of the Federal Medico-Biological Agency  of Russia, Moscow, 123182, Russia, Diab Kh. M. ,   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, 117997, Russia, Daikhes N. A. ,   National Medical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngology of the Federal Medico-Biological Agency  of Russia, Moscow, 123182, Russia, Chobulov S. A. ,   National Medical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngology of the Federal Medico-Biological Agency  of Russia, Moscow, 123182, Russia, Pashchinina O. A. ,   National Medical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngology of the Federal Medico-Biological Agency  of Russia, Moscow, 123182, Russia, Panina O. S. ,   National Medical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngology of the Federal Medico-Biological Agency  of Russia, Moscow, 123182, Russia, Bakhtin A. A. ,   National Medical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngology of the Federal Medico-Biological Agency  of Russia, Moscow, 123182, Russia, Sapegina O. A. ,   National Medical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngology of the Federal Medico-Biological Agency  of Russia, Moscow, 123182, Russia, Saidulaev V. A. ,   National Medical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngology of the Federal Medico-Biological Agency  of Russia, Moscow, 123182, Russia
Published: August 2022

The article describes a clinical observation of a 17-year-old patient with an advanced tumor of the endolymphatic sac in the direction of the middle and posterior cranial fossae, the internal auditory meatus, and the cerebellopontine angle. After selective embolization of tumor afferent vessels, a combined transmastoid, translabyrinthine, and extended approach through the middle cranial fossa was used. The facial nerve is preserved along its entire length. The inferior cranial nerves remained intact when the mass was removed from the jugular foramen. Resection of the lower part of the tumor together with the sigmoid sinus, endolymphatic sac, and bulb of the jugular vein was performed after tamponade of the transverse and inferior petrosal sinus. The structure of the upper part of the tumor included: mastoid process, antrum, and tegmen tympani, which were resected after coagulation of the middle meningeal artery. The petrous part of the tumor was removed after preservation and mobilization of the internal carotid artery and visualization of the third (mandibular) branch of the trigeminal nerve. Repair of the bones of the base of the middle cranial fossa was carried out using the Medpor material. The postoperative cavity was obliterated with abdominal fat, and the external auditory meatus was tightly sutured using the cul-de-sac technique.
On some bright pages in history of vestibulology of 20th century. Historical review, controversial issues. Part 2. Challenges of aerospace medicine
Authors:   Nikiforov Russian Center of Emergency and Radiation Medicine, EMERCOM of Russia,  Saint Petersburg, 194044, Russia, Vavilova A. A. ,   Medical company „AVA-PETER“ (clinics „Scandinavia AVA-PETER“ and „Scandinavia“),  Saint Petersburg, 191014, Russia
Published: August 2022

The article, which consists of several parts, continues the discussion of some bright pages from the history of vestibulology in the 20th century marked by the bold scientific aspirations of vestibulologists of this time. The second part tells about the solution of tasks for aerospace medicine by vestibulologists on the example of the development of this area by the Department of Otolaryngology of the Military Medical Academy in close cooperation with the Moscow Institute of Aviation and Space Medicine. It is reported how, along with the development of aviation in the 1920–30s, the mechanisms of motion sickness were studied at the Department of Military Aviation, and the methods of professional selection of pilots were developed, and how these works were preceded by experimental studies on animals. The role of V. I. Voyachek (the author of the otolith reaction, 1927) and K. L. Khilov (the author of the parallel swing, 1933), who proposed methods that remained the main ones in professional selection for aviation until the 1960s, is discussed. It tells about how, with the beginning of space flights in 1961, vestibulologists faced new challenges that required the creation of special methods for the selection and training of astronauts to overcome space motion sickness. As a result, I. I. Bryanov (1963) and S. S. Markaryan (1966) tests using Coriolis accelerations were developed at the Institute of Aviation and Space Medicine, and the group of Ye. M. Yuganov studied the problem of artificial gravity. In the same 1960s, a whole stack of dissertations on vestibular studies was completed at the Department of Military Medical Academy, and tests were proposed that were later used in the professional selection of pilots and astronauts. These were the works of A. Ye. Kurashvili, V. G. Bazarov, I. S. Usacheva, A. S. Kiselev, V. I. Babiyak et al. The article concludes that applied space tasks contributed to the development of vestibular research in broader directions and the study of complex issues of interaction of sensory systems. Subsequently, the students of K. L. Khilov at the MMA continued to study the topic of the interaction of analyzers. So, the studies of V. I. Babiyak and the vestibulo-optokinetic stand developed by him (1977) were devoted to vestibulo-optokinetic interactions. It is reported that the monographs of Professor A. S. Kiselev, in particular, dedicated to Voyachek (2010), Khilov (2014), and the Department of Otolaryngology of the Military Medical Academy (2017), are of great value for studying the history of vestibulology, ENT specialty, and medicine in general.
Effect of contralateral interference on speech intelligibility in hearing aid users
Authors:   Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University, Saint Petersburg, 197022, Russia, Boboshko M. Yu. ,   Mechnikov Northwest State Medical University, Saint Petersburg, 191015, Russia, Berdnikova I. P. ,   Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University, Saint Petersburg, 197022, Russia, Mal’tseva N. V. ,   Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University, Saint Petersburg, 197022, Russia
Published: August 2022

The actual problem of audiology is to find out the causes of poor results of hearing aid, to forecast and develop ways to improve their effectiveness. Objective. To evaluate the noise immunity of the auditory system in persons with normal hearing and in patients with chronic sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) with contralateral presentation of interference and the degree of influence of contralateral interference on speech intelligibility during the use of hearing aid. Patients and methods. 24 patients with bilateral symmetrical chronic moderate/moderately severe sensorineural hearing loss aged 38 to 83 years, fitted with modern digital hearing aids, and 10 persons with normal hearing were examined. According to the results of a comprehensive assessment of the central departments of the auditory system, two groups of patients with hearing loss were formed: without signs and with signs of central auditory processing disorder (CAPD). The noise immunity of the auditory system with contralateral presentation of tonal interference and the degree of its influence on speech intelligibility were investigated. Speech intelligibility was assessed by means of the Russian matrix sentence test (RuMatrix) in a free sound field. Results. In patients with CAPD, there was a significant decrease in the noise immunity of the auditory system, which worsened speech intelligibility and led to a decrease in the effectiveness of binaural prosthetics in speech perception in noise; an interhemispheric asymmetry of the effect of contralateral interference on speech intelligibility was noted.
Cyberprzestrzeń w geograficznych badaniach środowiska człowieka
Authors: Retkiewicz Wojciech
Published: August 2022

Książka jest próbą wyjaśnienia geograficznej natury cyberprzestrzeni oraz sformułowania geograficznych problemów badawczych dotyczących cyberprzestrzennego wymiaru środowiska człowieka. Zgodnie z przyjętą ewolucjonistyczną koncepcją A. Kroebera cyberprzestrzeń wywodzi się bezpośrednio z kultury, stanowiąc rezultat urzeczywistnienia wartości kulturowych reprezentowanych przez jej twórców. Jest to produkt czystego umysłu, bez ograniczeń wynikających z istniejących wcześniej warunków naturalnych znanych ze świata rzeczywistego. Dlatego też stała się obiektem zainteresowań i badań w dziedzinie geografii kultury. Książka jest próbą odpowiedzi na pytania: – w jaki sposób ta nowa przestrzeń jest wykorzystywana? – dla jakiego rodzaju zachowań ludzkich jest ona najbardziej odpowiednia? – z jakiego rodzaju wzorcami zachowań ludzkich mamy do czynienia podczas przebywania w cyberprzestrzeni? – jaki wpływ na człowieka posiadają doświadczenia zdobyte w cyberprzestrzeni? – w jaki sposób ludzie orientują się i poruszają w cyberprzestrzeni? – czy cyberprzestrzeń stanowi jedynie proste odzwierciedlenie kultury jej twórców?
Is it Time to Reassess the Focal Role of Core PCE Inflation in Assessing the Trend in PCE Inflation?
Authors: Verbrugge Randal
Published: August 2022

“Core” PCE inflation—that is, inflation in PCE-ex-food-and-energy—is widely used as an estimate of trend inflation. But it is long overdue for replacement. The original rationale of core inflation was to remove volatile items with transitory shocks. But aside from gasoline, the list of excluded items is far from optimal. Core inflation also su˙ers from other severe deficiencies, common to all exclusion indexes. Excluded items often have persistent trends; thus excluding them imparts a significant time-varying bias. Items that are not excluded can experience high volatility, and will cause exclusion indexes to depart notably from trend inflation—as core PCE has done at crucial moments. Two other prominent trend inflation measures, trimmed mean PCE inflation and median PCE inflation, gracefully address these issues (though neither is perfect). A wide variety of evidence comparing these three trend measures is provided. The findings indicate that, for a variety of considerations that are relevant for both trend inflation estimation and for monetary policy deliberations and communication, either trimmed mean PCE inflation or median PCE inflation are superior measures.
El fortalecimiento del gobierno corporativo en las Empresas de Créditos
Authors: Tabra Ochoa Edison , Aguilar Quiñónez Yessenia
Published: August 2022

El presente artículo argumenta desde una perspectiva jurídica los beneficios de la implementación de buenas prácticas de gobierno corporativo en las microfinancieras, especialmente las Empresas de Créditos, considerándolo como un medio para el cumplimiento de sus objetivos estratégicos, un catalizador del fortalecimiento de su desempeño financiero y social, procurando de esta manera la protección de los intereses de los stakeholders, a través de una robusta evaluación y gestión de riesgos, impactando de manera directa en la inclusión financiera de los grupos excluidos que no tienen acceso a los servicios financieros ofrecidos por la banca tradicional.
El acto jurídico médico: Los efectos jurídicos del acto médico con relación al acto de salud y al acto profesional
Authors: Porfírio de Sá Lima Éfren Paulo
Published: August 2022

El presente artículo analiza los efectos jurídicos del acto médico con relación al acto de salud y al acto profesional. Por medio de una revisión bibliográfica, se ampara en el método de derecho comparado a través del diálogo entre los sistemas jurídicos brasileño y español. Estructurado en tres partes, el estudio empieza con la configuración del acto médico; en seguida, se presentan los efectos jurídicos del acto médico, especie del género acto de salud, con especial referencia a la responsabilidad solidaria entre el médico y los demás profesionales sanitarios que componen el equipo médico; y, por fin, se debaten las implicaciones jurídicas del encuadre del acto médico como modalidad de acto profesional. Basado en Llovet Delgado, se discuten los elementos que otorgan identidad profesional a una ocupación, para que se concluya por la juridicidad de los atributos de la profesión médica, independientemente de la naturaleza de la relación médico-paciente.
The use of project-based learning technology in the professional training of special teachers
Authors: Mamadaliyev Sanzhar , Akbota Autaeva , Kuatbekova Rabiga , Nurlybekova Alima , Makulova Ainur
Published: August 2022

In this study, it is aimed to create the use of project-based learning (PBL) technology in the vocational training of private teachers. The research was applied in the spring term of 2021–2022. The study, which was carried out with the participation of 178 special education teachers, was designed through the quantitative research model. In the study, special education teachers were given 4-week distance education and PBL training. In order to collect data in the study, the data collection tool created by the researchers who created the study was used. The findings collected from the data collection tool used in the research were added to the study in the form of tables and comments, when the results obtained are taken into consideration, it is seen that the use of PBL technology by the special education teachers is good and they will use this field in their education.

 

Keywords: Special education teacher, project-based learning, distance education;
Peer Teaching Method to Support the Students’ Learning Motivation In Arabic Speaking Skills During The Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Wahdah Nurul , Mubarak Mahfuz Rizqi , Hamidah Hamidah , Audina Noor Amalina , Ilmiani Aulia Mustika
Published: August 2022

The current covid-19 pandemic phenomenon has a major impact on the learning process at various universities in Indonesia. The adoption of the online lecture system caused by the pandemic has become a problem for some lecturers who are still unfamiliar with technological development. This situation is also experienced by a lecturer who teaches the Speaking Skill Course at a Higher Education in Central Kalimantan Province as a consequence of lacking motivation for the students to attend Speaking Course. To overcome this demotivation, the Arabic Students’ Association at the tertiary education institution organizes Speaking learning using the ”Peer Teaching Method. Therefore, this study aims to explore the speaking skill learning process. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study type and uses two data collection techniques, namely observation and interviews. This study produced two findings.  First, there were several steps used by the organizational coordinator in implementing Speaking Skill learning using the peer teaching method, namely (1) selecting prospective tutors based on their scientific capacity and experience in the field of Arabic language learning, (2) Active learning process speaking skill organized by tutors using various interactive games such as nurakkizu, word chain, and ice breaking. Second, there are several motivational factors for students in participating in speaking skill learning using the peer teaching method, namely (1) The convenience of interaction between tutors and students is caused by the age distance that is not too far, (2) Peer tutor creativity in organizing innovative Speaking Skill learning, and (3) flexibility in communication time between tutors and students.
Fuzzy Delphi Method Application In The Development Of I-Tourism In Arabic For Specific Purpose
Authors: Jaffar Mohammad Najib , Ab Rahman Azman , Musling Mohd Nizwan , Zainuddin Nurkhamimi , Ahmad Mohammad Imran , Sahrir Muhammad Sabri
Published: August 2022

A study on the development of the i-Tourism smartphone application needs to be carried out to meet the needs of the Islamic and Shariah related tourism sector in Malaysia as well as enhancing the Arabic language as the learning medium and practical use in daily life. This study is conducted to examine the i-Tourism application, whose effectiveness is assessed by experts from the aspects of usability, ease of use, user satisfaction, and the technology of this application by using Fuzzy Delphi method (FDM) analysis. The research findings show that the experts rejected most of the items found in the four aspects, namely application usability, ease of use, user satisfaction, and application techniques. According to experts, the application developed is not too unique, and the information provided can still be accessed through a Google search. Some experts stated that the developed application seems to be still at an early stage because it does not have a lot of information and functions. As for the relation to learning and teaching Arabic, this mobile application is an output product based on research-based analysis which was enhanced and developed from theoretical aspects and phases of Arabic for specific purpose (ASP)
Escuela Nacional Superior de Ballet
Authors:   , Diaz Calderon Ana Lucia
Published: August 2022

La ciudad de lima en su actualidad cuenta con diversas academias dedicadas exclusivamente, otras no tan personalizadas, en el arte del ballet. Esta danza se enfoca a la concentración y disciplina de sus bailarines en la ejecución de los movimientos. Se menciona a una academia que existe en el distrito de Surquillo que tiene 50 años de vigencia enseñando únicamente ballet. Esta academia toma el nombre Escuela Nacional Superior de Ballet. Se realizó una investigación con respecto a esta escuela y los espacios que se pueden apreciar son bastante reducidos para el aforo que se plantea. Se busca reubicar esta institución a una zona accesible y brindarle la infraestructura que necesitan. Este proyecto es el compendio de información con respecto al ballet y su magnitud en la ciudad de Lima. Mediante una comparación e investigación de otros proyectos en el mundo con la misma tipología se explica y demuestra la arquitectura y funcionalidad del espacio con relación a este tipo de danza, y como este espacio tiene diversas características que lo hacen específico para su usuario objetivo. Este proyecto explica y relaciona las etapas de una clase de ballet para la ubicación de la luz, para evitar la distracción de los bailarines.
Strategiczna litygacja jako miecz obosieczny — prawa reprodukcyjne w czasach populizmu w Polsce
Authors: Lewandowska Aleksandra
Published: August 2022

Artykuł jest analizą relacji istniejącej pomiędzy działaniami populistów w Polsce a prawami kobiet oraz miejscem strategicznej litygacji w tej relacji. Autorka rozpoczyna od charakterystyki populizmu, by następnie zbadać, czy jego cechy występują w polityce partii Prawo i Sprawiedliwość. Następnie bada wizerunek kobiety promowany przez partię, a tym samym stosunek partii do praw kobiet, by ostatecznie odnieść się do ograniczeń tych praw, jakie nastąpiły w Polsce po 2015 roku. Głównym elementem zmian podlegającym analizie jest orzeczenie Trybunału Konstytucyjnego z 2020 roku. W toku tej analizy powstaje wniosek, że populiści wprowadzają wybiórczą ochronę praw, opartą na stworzonym przez nich systemie wartości, a orzecznictwo Trybunału służy jako strategiczna litygacja. I to za jej pomocą wprowadzone zostały istotne zmiany w prawach kobiet, a dokładniej — ograniczenia ich autonomii cielesnej.
Learning and performing: What can theory offer high performance sports practitioners?
Authors: Renshaw Ian , Davids Keith , O'Sullivan Mark
Published: August 2022

Currently, the most prominent motor control theories that underpin the pedagogy of coaches in high performance sport are derived from the discipline of psychology with a dominant focus on internalised control processes for learning and performance. In contrast, ecological dynamics is a contemporary meta-theory focused on the person-environment scale of analysis for understanding human behavior, exemplified by strengthening the relations between each learner and their environment. In this tutorial, we outline key concepts in ecological dynamics that considers learning and performance as being distinct, yet inextricably linked. In our considerations, we raise questions on long-held assumptions about control process theories on learning and performance for practice designs in high performance sports. For example, how useful is inferring learning by describing improved performance as showing more relative permanence, greater stability and consistency, with commensurate lower levels of attention and movement variability? How relevant are traditional ways of measuring learning using retention and transfer tests in high performance sports? What is actually attained in an ecological view of learning, focussed on education of attention and calibration of actions to specifying information present in performance environments? An implication of these issues for high performance sport is that learning needs to be assessed by how well a learner adapts to the specific constraints and demands of a performance context. This key idea has important implications for performance analysis and evaluation in sport.
REAKSI PASAR SAHAM SYARIAH SELAMA PANDEMI COVID-19 DENGAN INFLASI SEBAGAI VARIABEL MODERASI
Authors: Siregar Ihsan Mulia , Afandi Ahmad
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Covid-19 cases, interest rates and money supply on Sharia stock returns with inflation as a moderating variable. This research is a quantitative study using multiple regression analysis and using secondary data in the form of panel data on sharia stocks listed on the Jakarta Islamic Index (JII) starting from March 20, 2020 to July 2021. Sampling uses purposive sampling, which uses certain criteria so that can produce 20 companies listed in JII as a sample. The results show that the Covid-19 case has no effect on sharia stock returns, but interest rates have a significant and significant effect on sharia stock returns, then money supply has a negative and significant effect on sharia stock returns. Furthermore, inflation cannot moderate the Covid-19 case, interest rates and money supply on sharia stock returns. This research is expected to be useful for those who need information and references as a consideration in making decisions to invest.
A Proposal for Developing the Cost Sharing of Higher Education in Saudi Arabia in Light of Some International Experiences
Authors: Mokhles Mohamed Mohamedy
Published: August 2022

Abstract:The present study aims to explore the current situation of cost sharing of higher education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , to compare it to the higher education in England and America, and to identify differences and  similarities and differences  between them.  The researcher used George Berday’s approach in comparative studies. Results have shown  that there is a shortcoming in the procedures of reducing the cost of governmental higher education in Saudi Arabia and in the methods of funding and procedures of disbursement and allocation of the university., There are also shortcomings in the programs of linking between scientific research and the needs of the labor market  due to  the fact that  the university does not get involved in  major industrial enterprises. There are no partnerships between them in order to make use of scientific research to serve the community and respond to the needs of the labor market. This has led to an increase in the gap between the university outcomes and the needs of the Saudi labor market. On contrary,  both countries, under comparison, take care of all programs that serve the scientific research, community service, and respond to the market needs. However, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia relies on traditional methods to reduce the cost of Higher education, including, restricted admission for  male and female students, increasing tuition fees, and  requiring rent for facilities, and reducing indirect costs.
The Role of Saudi Universities in Society Awareness-Raising of Harmful Effects of Narcotics and Preventive Methods (A Field Study)
Authors: Alanazi Saud Eid
Published: August 2022

Abstract:The study aimed to identify the role of Saudi universities to raise the society’s awareness of harmful effects of narcotics and how to prevent such effects. The study population consisted of all teaching staff members of Saudi Universities, from science and humanities  during the academic year 2012-2013. The sample was randomly selected from these universities: King Faisal, Northern Border, Jizan and Tabuk), consisting  of (150) faculty members from each university. For that purpose a questionnaire of 25 items was developed, and  appropriate statistical methods were used to analyze the data. The study revealed that the role of Saudi universities in facing the problem of narcotics was (moderate) from the faculty members’ perspectives; the roles of combating narcotics where in the following order:   - Awareness-raising role came in the first rank: the university role was high. - Protective came in the second rank: the university role was moderate.- Educational came in the second rank: the university role was moderate. In addition to such roles, there were ostensible statistical differences between the means and standard deviations in the role of Saudi universities in combating narcotics due to the different levels among the study variables (university, specialization, gender).
Academic Performance of the Faculty Members as Perceived by Students of the Faculty of Education at the Universities of Dongola, Gedaref
Authors: Mohammed Majzoob Ahmed , Mohammed Mahgoup Elsddig , Hamed Musa Makki , Dawood Mohammed Abdalla
Published: August 2022

The aim of this study was to identify the views of students at the Faculty of Education (Universities of Dongola, and Gedaref) about the academic performance of faculty members; and to investigate the effect of some variables such as gender, level of education and age. The study used a descriptive analytical method. To achieve the aims of the study the researchers developed an instrument to measure the academic performance of the faculty members. The tool consisted of (35) items distributed over four themes. The sample of this study consisted of (150) male and female students who were selected by the stratified random sampling method. The data was then analyzed using mean, standard deviation, T-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results showed that the academic performance of the faculty member was high. There was a statistically significant relationship which was positive in academic performance between students of the two universities. The results also did not indicate any statistically significant differences among the students due to the variables gender, academic level and age. Based on these findings the researchers proposed a set of recommendations.

Keywords: Dongola University, Gedaref University, Academic performance.
Current Situation of Scientific Research at the University of Jordan from the Viewpoint of Graduate Students
Authors: Bin Tareef Atif Omar , Twissi Ziad Ahmed
Published: August 2022

This study aimed to identify the current status of scientific research at the University of Jordan as perceived by graduate students and the differences between students of science and humanities faculties, and to identify their opinions regarding ways to improve scientific research at the University of Jordan. The study followed a descriptive methodology based on a survey that was developed specifically for the purpose of this study. The survey consisted of 40 items covering 5 themes, and was distributed to a sample of 104 male and female participants representing science and humanities faculties. The data were analyzed, using the two-way ANOVA, the standard deviation and means. In addition, students’ opinions and obstacles to effective participation of graduate students were categorized. The results showed significant differences between students’ assessment of the status of scientific research in science and humanities faculties, which was (3.2) for students in humanities faculties and (2.8) for students in science faculties. The difference also appeared in all the five domains of the scientific research, while there was no presence of gender effect, neither was there effect for the interaction between the variables (gender and the faculty). The study recommended to provide financial support to scientific research, and to establish a refereed scientific Journal for publishing students’ innovative ideas and research projects.

Keywords: Scientific research, Graduate students.
Obstacles to the Application of Administrative Process Engineering in Gaza Universities from the Faculty Members’ Perspective
Authors: Assaf Mahmoud A.
Published: August 2022

The study aimed to identify the faculty members’ levels of assessment at Palestinian universities of the obstacles to the application of engineering of administrative processes ; and to find out whether there were statistically significant differences at the level of significance (α≤0.05) between the mean scores of assessment attributable to the variables: (college, academic rank, years of service). To achieve this, the researcher followed the descriptive method by using a questionnaire consisting of 36 items distributed into 4 areas: (technical, human, financial, administrative). The sample consisted of (95) faculty members from two universities (Al-Azhar and Islamia). The study revealed that the total degree of the respondents’ assessment of the obstacles to the application of engineering of administrative processes was (73.4%). The order of obstacles was as follows: i) financial, ii) human, iii) administrative and iv) technical obstacles. Further, there were no statistically significant differences at the level of significance (α≤0.05) between the mean scores of respondents’ assessment of the obstacles to the application of this method at the Palestinian universities that were attributed to these variables: (college, academic rank, years of service).The study recommended the need for allocating of adequate financial budgets, and the creation of a special unit in each university to be responsible for providing training on the concepts of reengineering administrative processes and linking them to quality and continuous improvement.

Keywords: Administrative process engineering, Gaza governorates , Faculty members.