bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Contribuições dos “estudos de famílias” em TDAH - uma ferramenta útil para pesquisas sobre a etiologia do TDAH
Authors: Segenreich Daniel , Mattos Paulo
Published: December 2021

O Transtorno do Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade (TDAH) é amplamente reconhecido como um transtorno de etiologia neurobiológica, porém suas bases etiológicas ainda não são completamente reconhecidas. Achados sobre epidemiologia do TDAH apontam para aumento de prevalência de sintomas em familiares de indivíduos portadores. Estes resultados incentivaram um grande número de pesquisas sobre genética do TDAH, bem como sobre as influências da gestação e até mesmo do ambiente familiar na gênese do TDAH. Os estudos epidemiológicos que investigam portadores de um transtorno e seus familiares tornaram-se ferramentas úteis para auxiliar a melhor compreensão das bases genéticas e ambientais dos diversos transtornos mentais. O artigo apresentado revisa, de forma não sistemática, alguns dos principais achados sobre etiologia do TDAH, focando-se mais precisamente nos estudos que se utilizam de bases familiares. Os achados aqui apresentados devem servir como base para o entendimento atual dos estudos de famílias em TDAH, e auxiliar pesquisadores que se interessam tanto por epidemiologia genética, quanto por pesquisas em TDAH.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ОПАНУВАННЯ ГЕОДЕЗИЧНИХ ДИСЦИПЛІН В УМОВАХ ДИСТАНЦІЙНОГО НАВЧАННЯ
Authors: Shelkovska Inna , Lashko Serhii , Kozar Valentyn , Halchenko Nadiia
Published: December 2021

У роботі розглянуто методичні підходи до дистанційного вивчення студентами геодезичних дисциплін. Підкреслено, що за дистанційних умов надання освітніх послуг студентам здійснюється з використанням сучасних інформаційних і комунікаційних технологій. Особливої уваги потребує виконання лабораторних робіт, в яких застосовуються геодезичні прилади, – вивчення правил догляду за приладами, здійснення їх перевірок і юстувань, підготовка приладів до польових спостережень, отримання навиків вимірювань вертикальних і горизонтальних кутів, напрямків, відстаней тощо. Методичні підходи до опанування геодезичних дисциплін потребують удосконалення та всебічного дослідження. Стаття є публікацією науково-методичного характеру.
Causal Relationship between Environmental and Financial Indicators of Russian Industrial Companies
Authors: Karginova-Gubinova V. V.
Published: December 2021

The high level of negative impact on the environment and the deterioration of its quality necessitate the greening of production and economic activities. The purpose of this study was to determine the direction and degree of the causal relationship between the environmental and financial indicators of Russian industrial companies. Taking into account the lack of a systematic study of the relationship between the level of environmental responsibility of Russian companies and their financial condition, as well as only single works analyzing all possible types of causation of corporate indicators, the stated goal looks relevant and significant. The research methodology assumed the use of applied statistics methods. In the course of the work, the direction and strength of the correlation were determined for different periods of time both between individual environmental and financial indicators, as well as for their aggregation. It was shown that the predominantly financial interests of Russian industrial companies and public env ironmental interests are weakly but positively interrelated, except for such objects as air pollution and waste. It is concluded that there is an institutional trap in the stock mark et that prevents an effective transition to a green economy. Recommendations are given for increasing the level of greening of Ru ssian companies. The conclusions drawn expand knowledge in the field of green economy and green finance in particular. The practical importance of the work for corporate managers is determined by the ability to predict the dynamics of environmental and financial indicators when developing plans to increase the level of environmental responsibility of the company, and for state and municipal authorities – the ability to effectively motivate companies to green their activities.
Simultaneous trigonal and spinal meningioma with varied histology: A rare case report
Authors: Darshan H. R. , Patel Biren Khimji , Singh Ajit , Nair Prakash , Poyuran Rajalakshmi , Easwer H. V.
Published: December 2021

Background:

Meningioma is one of the most common neoplasms of the central nervous system. Multiple meningiomas without neurofibromatosis are not a usual occurrence. Intraventricular meningioma with spinal meningioma is rare and not been reported in the literature.

Case Description:

We report a case of a 63-year-old male with the left trigonal and spinal meningioma. Both the meningiomas were resected in different settings. The histological examination of tumors revealed to be of varied histology, that is, meningothelial and atypical meningioma, respectively.

Conclusion:

Although various cases with multiple cranial and spinal meningiomas are described, this is the first case of an intraventricular and spinal meningioma. With varied histology, the case also reaffirms the theory of polyclonal origin of multiple meningiomas.
MICROBIAL LANDSCAPE OF THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT: A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS
Authors: Surkov D. , Kapustina O.
Published: December 2021

Objective. To investigate the structure, antenatal and intranatal risk factors and results of treatment of neonatal sepsis.Materials and methods. This study used analysis of 137 case histories of newborns from 2015 to 2019. We evaluated maternal risk factors, intrapartum asphyxia, duration of treatment, number of days on mechanical ventilation, the presence of sepsis, necrotic enterocolitis, mortality.Results and discussion. Most children were over 2500 g (69.3%). In infants with a birth weight lower than 1500 g were 10.9%. 70.8% of newborns received in the first 24 hours after birth. From the moment of admission to the department, among all infected children was 71%, mortality was 14%. In children under 29 weeks of gestation, the risk of developing sepsis is 17.2 times higher. (р˂0.001) In children under 1 kg of weight, the risk of manifestation of sepsis is 42.2 times higher. (р˂0.001)The maternal colonization have the risk of developing a child’s infection is 4.36 times higher. (р˂0.001)With a diagnosis of sepsis most infants were more than 2.5 kg and mortality remained significantly high 31.6-36.8% in all weight groups (0.00001), depending on birth weight.The majority of the applicants were children over 37 weeks, but mortality was significantly higher in the group from 29-37 weeks (0.00001), depending on the term of gestation.Among the studied mothers, up to 53% were maternal colonization and in this group the mortality of children was significantly higher than 23% (p=0.020).However, in the group of children where there were signs of ascending infection of the placenta (there were 25%) mortality was still significantly higher by 1.4 times, 32% (p=0,008).Conclusions. The risk of developing neonatal sepsis was increased in ascending infection (clinical chorioamnionitis) in 6.65 times, (р˂0.001), the presence of a coagulase-negative culture by 5.83 (р˂0.011) and invasive respiratory therapy by 18.52 times. (р˂0.002) Mortality rates are affected by gestational age OR=13.81 (р˂0.001), birth weight 1-1.5 kg OR=13.15 (р˂0.001), 1.5-2.5 kg OR=2.86 (р=0.043), maternal factors (vaginal colonization, ascending infection) OR=3,22 (р˂0.023), infection of placental membranes OR=4,32 (р˂0.008), the presence of sepsis OR=15,56 (р˂0.001), necrotic enterocolitis OR=8,06 (р˂0.001) and CoNS OR=4,98 (р˂0.033).
PROLONGED SYSTEMIC SPINAL ANESTHESIA IN ORTHOPEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY (clinical study)
Authors: Strogush O. M.
Published: December 2021

Introduction. The task of providing anesthesia for long-term operations on the lower extremities in the traumatology and orthopedics is resolved by different ways. Prolonged systemic spinal anesthesia (SA) using oral clonidine (clophelin) deserves a special attention. Aim is to study the duration of SA using oral clonidine (clophelin) in orthopedic and traumatic patients who were undergoing prolonged surgery on the knee joint and the proximal tibia epi-metaphysis. Materials and Methods: The study involved 43 patients who were divided into two groups - group without clophelin (22 patients) and group with clophelin (21 patients) use. Operations in both groups were performed under conditions of SA (0.5% solution of isobaric bupivacaine at a dose of 13 mg in combination with 40 mg of 2% solution of lidocaine). In group with clophelin the premedication included the addition appointment of oral clophelin at a dose of 4 μg / kg (approximately 300 μg) 60 minutes before surgery. There were determined the SA duration, the total duration of intraoperative anesthesia, the total duration of the pneumatic harness action, a state of hemodynamics during the operation and postoperative period. Results and Discussions. There were no statistically significant differences in duration of operations in the group without clophelin and in group with clophelin that amounted to 228.63 ± 51.59 minutes and 241.04 ± 48.46 minutes, respectively (p = 0.24). SA duration in the group with clophelin statistically significantly exceeded the duration in group without clophelin and consisted of 236.38 ± 39.76 minutes and 204.77 ± 38.92 minutes, respectively (p = 0.011). The pulse rate in the clophelin group, comparing to the group without clophelin was significantly lower during the operation, in 6 hours after surgery and did not reach the level of critical bradycardia. The mean arterial pressure in the group with clophelin, comparing with group without clophelin was significantly lower during the operation, in 24 hours after surgery and did not reach the level of critical hypotension.Conclusions. The duration of SA by bupivacaine in combination with lidocaine using oral clonidine (clophelin) before surgery at a dose of 4 μg / kg (about 300 μg) in orthopedic and traumatic patients undergoing the knee joint surgery was increased by an average of 32 minutes. Against the background of prolonged systemic SA with the use of oral clonidine (clophelin), these operations can be performed for up to 4 hours. The detected hemodynamic changes against the background of clonidine use were not critical and are not considered as complications.
ADJUVANTS IN REGIONAL ANAESTHESIA
Authors: Fesenko U. A. , Fesenko V. S. , Pavlenko I. A. , Verbovsky R. M. , Ivaniushko O. V.
Published: December 2021

Many different receptors, ion channels, are involved in the pathophysiology of pain, which can serve as targets for adjuvant drugs. Despite the advent of long-acting local anesthetics, the improvement of their pharmacokinetics, and the advanced regional anesthesia techniques, they do not fully meet the need for treatment of pain, especially chronic pain. In parallel with the increase in the anesthetic power of local anesthetics, the risk of their systemic toxicity increases. All this justifies the use of adjuvants in regional anesthesia, which is quite logical from the point of view of multimodal analgesia. In this article the authors present a review of current literature data on the use of adjuvants in regional anesthesia. The mechanisms of action, doses, and ways of administration of adjuvant drugs are described.
OPEN REGIME OF INTENSIVE CARE UNITS PATIENT VISITS: EXPERTS OPINION
Authors: Yemyashev О. V. , Malysh I. R. , Dubrov S. O. , Zgrzheblovska L. V. , Loskutov O. A. , Havrylenko O. O.
Published: December 2021

Resume. The issue of open visits to intensive care units is currently a topical, acute and ambiguous issue. In Ukraine, it is actively discussed in the media, social networks, the medical community. Appropriate working groups of the Ministry of Health are being set up to optimize the regulatory framework on this issue.The article reviews the literature on the problems of open visits of adult patients undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit. Opinions on this issue are quite contradictory. On the one hand, there is a position that the stay of relatives in the ICU 24/7 improves the results of treatment, creating a more comfortable psychological atmosphere for the patient. On the other hand, and this approach prevails, a number of studies indicate an increase in the number of bacterial complications in patients with unlimited visits, complication of working conditions of medical staff, which leads to a deterioration in treatment outcomes in general.Public organization «Association of Anesthesiologists of Ukraine» conducted an online survey among anesthesiologists - members of the association for find out the opinion of Ukrainian experts about open visits to ICU’s patients. Most of the anesthesiologists surveyed are inclined to a limited visitation regime.
Mn-Mediated Alpha-Radical Addition of Carbonyls to Olefins: Systematic Study, Scope, and Electrocatalysis
Authors: CHARVET Sylvain , MÉDEBIELLE Maurice , VANTOUROUT Julien
Published: December 2021

A systematic study of the manganese-mediated alpha-radical addition of carbonyl groups to olefins is presented. After an in-depth investigation of the parameters that govern the reaction, a first round of optimization allowed the development of a unified stoichiometric set of conditions which was subsequently assessed during the exploration of the scope. Due to observed limitations, the knowledge accumulated during the initial study was reengaged to quickly optimize promising substrates that were so far inaccessible under previously reported conditions. Altogether these results led to the creation of a predictive model based on the pKa of the carbonyl compound and both the substitution and geometry of the alkene coupling partner. Finally, a departure from the use of stoichiometric manganese was enabled through the development of a robust and practical electrocatalytic version of the reaction.
The Role of an Inert Electrode Support in Plasmonic Electrocatalysis
Authors: Ganguli Sagar , Sekretareva Alina
Published: December 2021

Plasmonic nanostructures loaded onto catalytically inert conductive support materials are believed to be advantageous for maximizing photocatalytic effects in photoelectrochemical systems due to the increased efficiency of Schottky barrier-free architectures in collecting hot charge carriers. However, the systematic mechanistic investigation and description of the inert electrode support contribution to plasmonic electrocatalysis is missing. Herein, we systematically investigated the effect of the supporting electrode material on the observed photocatalytic enhancement by comparing photoelectrocatalytic properties of AuNPs supported on highly oriented pyrolytic graphite (HOPG) and on indium tin oxide (ITO) electrodes using electrocatalytic benzyl alcohol (BnOH) oxidation as a model system. Upon illumination, only ~(3 ± 1)% enhancement in catalytic current was recorded on the AuNP/ITO electrodes in contrast to ~(42 ± 6)% enhancement on AuNP/HOPG electrodes. Our results showed that the local heating due to light absorption by the electrode material itself independent of localized surface plasmon effects is the primary source of the observed significant photo-induced enhancement on the HOPG electrodes in comparison to the ITO electrodes. Moreover, we demonstrated that an increased interfacial charge transfer at elevated temperatures, and not faster substrate diffusion is the main source of the enhancement. This work highlights the importance of systematic evaluation of contributions of all parts, even if they are catalytically inert, to the light-induced facilitation of catalytic reactions in plasmonic systems.
Multimodal spectroscopy with chemometrics for the forensic analysis of the inorganic content of Western Australian sandy soils
Authors: Newland Talia , Pitts Kari , Lewis Simon
Published: December 2021

This study demonstrates a multi-modal analytical sequence suited to the characterisation of sandy soils, which remain an underutilised form of forensic trace evidence. Within the Swan Coastal Plain in Perth, Western Australia, most soils are heavily leached with only small deviations in their mineral compositions. Traditional soil analyses are hence rendered inappropriate for use due to the lack of clay and organic matter. This has led to inorganic methods of analysis predominating, in addition to experimentation with modified techniques. One example is utilisation of the quartz-recovered fine fraction, which is suitable for dry, quartz-dominated sandy soils. In this study, preliminary investigations used the spectroscopic techniques microspectrophotometry, infrared spectroscopy, and x-ray diffraction, to develop a multi-faceted approach for the forensic analysis of the quartz fine fraction of soils. These data were then combined with principal component analysis to demonstrate how chemometrics can assist with objective characterisation and differentiation of sandy soil samples for forensic purposes. Chemometric analysis has not previously been attempted with data obtained from the quartz fine fraction. This methodology is transferable to other jurisdictions where dry, sandy soils predominate.
CalcUS: An Open-Source Computational Chemistry Web Platform
Authors: Robidas Raphaël , Legault Claude
Published: December 2021

Computational chemistry is an increasingly active field due to the improvement of computing resources and theoretical tools. However, its use remains usually limited to technically-inclined users due to the technical challenges of preparing, launching and analyzing calculations. In this context, we have developed CalcUS, an open-source platform to streamline computational chemistry studies. Its objective is to democratize access to computational chemistry by providing a user-friendly web interface to simplify running and analyzing quantum mechanical calculations. It is freely available, expandable and customizable. It promotes connectivity to multiple software packages and algorithms, thus providing state-of-the-art techniques to all practitioners. We propose CalcUS as a standalone tool and infrastructure to support other open-source packages.
Rational Design of a Porous Supramolecular Peptide Framework (SPF): A Crystalline Tetraproline in the Polyproline II Conformation
Authors: Palma Aniello , Brightwell Dominc F. , Truccolo Giada , Samanta Kushal , Fenn Elliott J. , Holder Simon J. , Shepherd Helena J.
Published: December 2021

Herein, we present the first high resolution single crystal structure of an unfunctionalized tetrameric proline in the poly-proline II conformation. This rationally designed oligoproline tetramer, self-assembles to form a permanently porous crys-talline supramolecular peptide framework (SPF). Thermal activation, guest inclusion and thermally induced release of chemical guests have been demonstrated for this novel system. This discovery provides a conclusive insight into the pre-viously ambiguous conformation of short oligoprolines and will allow for the further development of proline-based pep-tide linkers in the rational design of SPFs and metal-peptide frameworks.
Dendrite-free alkali-metal electrodeposition from contact-ion-pair state induced by mixing alkaline earth cation
Authors: Li Hongyi , Murayama Masaki , Ichitsubo Tetsu
Published: December 2021

Alkali metals, such as lithium and sodium, have been expected to be used for rechargeable metal-anode batteries owing to their low electrode potentials and large capacities. However, the well-known fatal problem, “dendritic growth” causing a dangerous short circuit, is faced while charging the batteries. Here, through a comprehensive study with electrochemical experiments, Raman and soft X-ray emission spectroscopies, density-functional-theory calculation, and molecular dynamic simulations, we provide an advanced guideline for electrolyte design in which a mixture of alkaline earth (Mg, Ca, Ba) salts is used to inhibit dendrite growth of alkali metals (Li, Na) during electrodeposition. Especially, focusing on CaTFSA2, as a salient exemplary alkaline-earth-cation additive, we demonstrate that dendrite-free morphology upon alkali-metal electrodeposition can successfully be attained by modifying their solvation structures in the dual-cation electrolyte systems. Adding divalent Ca2+ promotes alkali cation (Li+ or Na+) to form the contact ion pairs (CIPs) with the counter anions, which replaces the solvent-separated ion pairs (SSIPs) commonly existing in single-cation electrolytes. Such CIPs related to alkali cations would separate Ca2+ ions distantly to shield the strong coulomb interaction among the divalent cations. The stronger binding of the CIPs would retard the desolvation kinetics of alkali cations and, consequently, realizes a severely constrained alkali-metal electrodeposition in a reaction-limited process that is required for the dendrite-free morphology. This work provides prospects to construct dual-cation electrolytes for dendrite-free alkali-metal-anode batteries utilizing the concerted interactions between monovalent and multivalent cations.
A Complementary Silicon Quantum Dot-Enzyme Platform for Selective Detection of Nitroaromatics Compounds
Authors: Milburn Leanne , Robidillo Christopher Jay , Dalangin Rochelin , Veinot Jonathan
Published: December 2021

To address the issue of poor selectivity in nanotechnology-driven, portable nitroaromatics sensors, we have coupled a ratiometric fluorescence sensor based on silicon quantum dots and fluorescent proteins with a colorimetric, enzyme-based sensor. Together, the sensors allow differentiation of nitroaromatic compounds – specifically, distinguishing acetylcholinergic nerve agents from the explosive compounds explored herein. The combined system can detect 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene, 2,4- dinitrotoluene and 4-nitrophenol with micromolar detection limits and affords subsequent differentiation from the nitro-containing nerve agent paraoxon. This demonstrates the advantage of merging elements of materials chemistry and biochemistry to devise customized sensors which can accurately identify hazardous chemical species.
Two endemic new species of Begonia (Begoniaceae) from Palawan, Philippines
Authors: Camangeg L.M. , Cabanillas W. , Tamayo M.N. , Mangussad V.C. , Pranada M.A.K , Ang Y.P
Published: December 2021

On recent expeditions, two endemic new species of Begonia sect. Baryandra, Begonia obscuribracteata Y.P.Ang, Cabanillas & M.N.Tamayo and Begonia tandikan Pranada, L.M.Camangeg, Cabanillas & Y.P.Ang, were discovered and are hereby described and illustrated. Begonia obscuribracteata is similar to B. cabanillasii Y.P.Ang et al. in having suborbicular leaves that are adaxially hairy, five conspicuous wings on the ovary, and tepals that are hairy on the outside. However, it can be easily distinguished by features of its leaves, stipules, and bracts. A key to similar Begonia species with a conspicuous 5-winged ovary is provided. Begonia tandikan morphologically resembles B. beijnenii Y.P.Ang et al. but differs by having a broadly ovate (vs subrhomboid) lamina with a villous (vs glabrous) upper surface, shorter and wider stipules with aristate (vs cuspidate) apices, and minutely pilose (vs glabrous) bracts. Following IUCN guidelines, Begonia obscuribracteata is assessed as Endangered (EN) and Begonia tandikan as Critically Endangered (CR).
Taxonomic notes on Philippine Hornstedtia (Zingiberaceae) including a description of a new species
Authors: Docot R.V.A. , Pranada M.A.K. , Mendez N.P.
Published: December 2021

A new species, Hornstedtia olivacea Docot & Pranada, from the province of Quezon, Philippines is described here with information on its distribution, habitat and phenology, along with a provisional IUCN conservation assessment. A second-step lectotypification of Hornstedtia conoidea Ridl. is proposed and a previous lectotypification of Hornstedtia microcheila Ridl. is clarified. Examination of the collection Ramos & Edaño 44454 supports the occurrence of Hornstedtia havilandii (K.Schum.) K.Schum. in the Philippines but new material is needed to check if the populations in the province of Sulu are distinct enough from the populations in Borneo to be recognised as a distinct taxon. An updated key to the Hornstedtia species of the Philippines is also provided.
A new species of Petrocosmea (Gesneriaceae) from Myanmar
Authors: Middleton D.J. , Thant Shin  , Baba Y.
Published: December 2021

The new species Petrocosmea villosa D.J.Middleton from Shan State, Myanmar is described. It is most similar to Petrocosmea kerrii Craib, P. crinita (W.T.Wang) Z.J.Qiu and P. heterophylla B.L.Burtt in Petrocosmea sect. Deinanthera but differs particularly in inflorescence structure, inflorescence indumentum and in the long calyx lobes.
An investigation of some factors relating to the instrumental music at the Hutt Valley Memorial Technical College
Authors:   , Taylor Joan Elizabeth
Published: December 2021

This investigation is concerned with the scheme of music
in operation at The Hutt Valley Memorial Technical College.
Inquiries were made from all the pupils of this college in
May 1946. Although the main emphasis has been laid, in this
investigation, on the instrumental side of the school music,
the choral aspect has not been overlooked, as every pupil has
class-singing lessons in school time, and a uniform programme
is determined for this, for the whole school by the Director o
Music, there was no need to gain information about it from the
pupils. All relevant material regarding the choral aspect ,
e.g. Timetables, Board reports and personal observations, was
readily accessible.
An investigation into the ideals of New Zealand school children in urban and rural areas
Authors:   , Ross Mavis Jannette
Published: December 2021

Bearing in mind the thoughts clothed in the above quotations, it was decided to try to find how far our New Zealand school children had progressed towards the "desired goal." As far as the adult population is concerned, one can judge only by the sensational pleasure loving crowds which flock nightly to the luridly, and often lewdly, advertised "talkies"; by the crowded jazz dance halls; by the half empty churches; by the sordid, ugly streets in the residential areas adjoining factories; by the aspidistra nestling coyly among the hideous yellow and blue frilly curtains; by the ill-kept and inartistically planned gardens; by the huge and garish baubles encircling neck and arms of both society lady and factory girl. But for the children, we still hoped; New Zealand's education system has enjoyed a high reputation in the educational world, and the Director of Education, in his report to the Minister of Education, presented on April 16th 1936 after an extended tour abroad, wrote: "The New Zealand system of education, primary and post-primary, is fundamentally sound, modern, and well suited to our requirements."
BOOK REVIEW CHARLES THOMAS AND TOYIN FALOLA, SECESSION AND SEPARATIST CONFLICTS IN POSTCOLONIAL AFRICA. CALGARY: UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY PRESS, 2020. PP. VIII, 344.
Authors:   Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Babcock University, Babajide Jacob
Published: December 2021

The book, Secession and Separatist Conflicts in Postcolonial Africa, is a timely intervention on this important dimension to conflicts in Africa, especially in the post-cold war order where intra-state conflicts have become the norm rather than exception. Armed with suitably relevant historical analysis and epistemological methodology, the authors cleverly approach the varieties of conflict cases associated with secessionist, separatist and irredentist moves and Movements across Africa. Such liberation efforts span through struggles towards decolonization and struggles for self-determination or autonomy. The arrangement of the book is methodical, encompassing the dynamics and structures of successful, failed, protracted and short-lived attempts at secession and separatism in Africa and implications for sub-Saharan African states.
LONG RUN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OIL PRICE SHOCKS, EXCHANGE RATE VOLATILITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA
Authors:   Department of Economics, Federal College of Education, Zaria, Aminu Abubakar Mikailu , Anfofum Alexander Abraham ,   Department of Economics, Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Saheed Zakaree ,   Department of Economics, Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna
Published: December 2021

The paper examined the long run relationship between oil price shock, exchange rate volatility and economic growth in Nigeria over the period 1980-2019. The study employed the Johansen Vector Autoregression (VAR)-based cointegration technique model to examine the sensitivity of real economic growth to changes in oil prices and real exchange rate volatility in the long-run while the short run dynamics was checked using a vector error correction model. The result from the Granger causality test suggests that there is causality between oil price, exchange rate and GDP. The results from Johansen cointegration test indicate there exist a long-run equilibrium relationship among the variables. Findings further show that oil price shock and appreciation in the level of exchange rate exert positive impact on real economic growth in Nigeria. The paper therefore recommends greater diversification of the economy through investment in key productive sectors of the economy using income from the crude oil export to guard against the vicissitude of oil price shock and exchange rate volatility.
EXPERTS’ IDENTIFICATION OF POST-OCCUPANCY EVALUATION CONCEPTS RELEVANT TO BUILDING PERFORMANCE
Authors:   Department of Architecture, Caleb University, Imota, Lagos., Ejoor Alvin , Obaleye Oludare Joseph ,   Department of Architecture, Caleb University, Imota, Lagos., Oniare Ayomide ,   Department of Architecture, Caleb University, Imota, Lagos., Ajijola Saudat ,   Department of Architecture, Caleb University, Imota, Lagos., Ajayi Oluwatoyin Olanrewaju ,   Department of Architecture, Caleb University, Imota, Lagos.
Published: December 2021

Post occupancy evaluation is an approach in determining building performance based primarily on users' views. These views are sorted and evaluated by experts in the building industry for better design solutions. The Architects’ Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) upholds this view by providing post occupancy analysis and evaluation under phase 7 as a post construction activity in the professional payment schedule. However, minimal guidelines were set for easy adoption in the post-occupancy evaluation of buildings by ARCON for general application. To this end, this study aimed to identify the POE performance indicators and criteria relevant to building performance to guide future evaluations. The building typology considered was an architecture department building in a university. The quantitative survey involved ten architects selected through purposive sampling, and the SPSS descriptive statistics analysed data. The study considered forty criteria under three performance indicators: Design Quality (DQ), Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), and Quality of Building Support Services (QBSS). The experts rated twenty-four of the performance criteria to be relevant; thirteen were rated as moderately relevant, while three were below moderately relevant. The study recommended that proximity to sports facility and place of worship under accessibility should not be considered in POE of this building typology.
University Library Service Model Innovation in the Digital Reading Era
Authors:   Shandong Agriculture And Engineering University Jinan, Shandong, 250000, China, Wu Caimei
Published: December 2021

Under the background of Internet, university libraries should make full use of new media technology, try their best to meet readers' personalized reading needs, and actively innovate library service model. By analyzing the current service mode of university libraries, this paper summarizes the innovative measures of university libraries in the digital reading era, which can effectively promote the integrated development of traditional reading and new digital reading.
Urban Landscaping Maintenance and Management
Authors:   Construction Industry Affairs Center, Yun’an District, Yunfu City, Yunfu, Guangdong, 527500, China, Mao Xiaoyu
Published: December 2021

Urban landscaping maintenance has developed into an important infrastructure, and urban landscaping can improve the living environment in cities. The maintenance of landscaping is highly professional and systematic, and it is necessary to improve the maintenance and management level of the garden landscape from a scientific point of view.
Investigation of the Current Situation of Huizhou, China Na- tional Scenic Spots and Discussion on Countermeasures for Future Development in the New Situation
Authors:   Huizhou Forestry Research Institute (Huizhou Botanical Garden Management Service Center), Huizhou, Guangdong, 516003, China, Li Lihe , Li Yunlong ,   Huizhou Forestry Research Institute (Huizhou Botanical Garden Management Service Center), Huizhou, Guangdong, 516003, China, Jiang Huilan ,   Huizhou Forestry Research Institute (Huizhou Botanical Garden Management Service Center), Huizhou, Guangdong, 516003, China
Published: December 2021

Under the new situation of the construction of the natural reserve system, the positioning and development of scenic spots need to be rethinked. Through the analysis of the current situation of Huizhou national scenic spots, targeted suggestions for the development of Huizhou scenic spots in the future are put forward.
STRUCTURAL FEATURES OF MODERN ENGLISH COMMENCEMENT SPEECHES
Authors: Shabelnyk K. , Torhovets Y.
Published: December 2021

This paper investigates structural features of modern English commencement speeches. In the article, the commencement speech is defined as a speech delivered at the graduation ceremony by outstanding people, who gained national or international recognition in some field (e.g. science, medicine, business or entertainment). We suggest that commencement address belongs to the entertaining-commemorating type of discourse and its main purpose is to show respect and inspire graduates, to honour the beginning of their independent life.

To meet the needs of the study Nagorska’s approach to the speech structure has been adapted. The linguist distinguishes three main parts of a speech: Introductory, Basic and Final Communicative Units. The article focuses on the analysis of Introductory (ICU) and Final Communicative Units (FCU).

The results of the study show that ICU starts with the greeting (formal or informal, sometimes both to avoid repetition) that is followed by the address to group or individual addressee. The speakers invariably greet and address the graduates but they may deliberately skip address to other members of the gathering. The keynote speakers tend to air gratitude but usually it appears as a reaction to active audience, their applause or excited exclamations, in that case orators deviate from the original text of their speech and spontaneously thank everybody for their warm welcome. The invariable feature of ICU of all the commencement speeches in question is the expression of honour as every speaker is genuinely grateful for the trust and opportunity to share his/her experience and inspire the younger generation.

In FCU the speakers repeat the main message of the speech or challenge the students in order to leave a deep imprint on their memory and induce them to life-changing actions. They inspire graduates not to be afraid of failures and hardships, contribute to the community/country and find their true vocation.
Die Beschreibung des Wertverfalls am Beispiel des Erzählwerkes von Wolfgang Borchert „Das Brot“ und „Nachts Schlafen Die Ratten Doch“ anhand von Nietzsche Wertsystem „Nihilismus“
Authors: OTUZ Eylem , ZENGİN Erkan
Published: December 2021

In dieser Arbeit wird das Wertsystem unter Nietzsches Nihilismus erörtert. In diesem Rahmen wird der Begriff „Brot“ in Wolfgang Borcherts Kurzgeschichte „Das Brot“ und „Nachts schlafen die Ratten doch“ im Sinne von Nietzsches Wertesystem „Nihilismus“ analysiert. Für die traditionellen und modernen Menschen, die in der Gesellschaft leben, ist es eine Art Notwendigkeit, an einigen Werten festzuhalten. Der Zweck dieser Arbeit ist es zu zeigen, dass wenn kein Brot vorhanden ist, was das gemeinsame Motiv aller zwei untersuchten Werke ist, wie leicht Lügen erzählt werden können (vgl. Çöltü, 2014,444-445). Zum Beispiel in der Kurzgeschichte „Das Brot“ von Wolfgang Borchert stiehlt der Mann heimlich ein Stück Brot. Dieses Verhalten wird eigentlich als ein Diebstahl bezeichnet. Hierbei ist zu betonen, dass der Mann nicht nur ein Stück Brot stiehlt, sondern auch das Vertrauen seiner Frau verliert. Wenn man das Brot mit dem Wertsystem von Nietzsche Nihilismus verbindet, kann man erkennen, dass mit dem Brot ein Wertverfall in der Gesellschaft symbolisiert wird. Die Menschen, die während des Krieges unter schwierigen Bedingungen ums Überleben kämpften, geben das Brot eine neue Bedeutung, für die sie auch zu einer Lüge greifen. Diese Lüge gilt als Sünde und führt zu Reue. Um das loszuwerden, müssen die Menschen neue Werte schaffen (vgl. Uluç, 2011, 107). Diese Schuld, hat dazu geführt, dass sich die Person schuldig fühlt, indem sie ihre Bindung an lebenswichtige Werte verlieren. Nietzsche betrachtet in diesem Zusammenhang den Leidensdiskurs als einen Diskurs innerhalb der Dekadenz (Verfall) (Nietzsche, 2008, 85-86). Das Ergebnis dieser Arbeit ist, dass Nietzsche an dieser Stelle die Menschen einlädt, aus eigenem Willen Verantwortung für das eigene Leben zu übernehmen, lädt dazu ein, durch Vermeidung aller Arten von Süchten auf eigenen Beinen zu stehen und schlägt als Lösung den „Übermenschen“ vor.
Olduğu gibi yapısının düşündürdükleri
Authors: ALTUNTAŞ Ali Fuat
Published: December 2021

Türk dilinde benzetme denildiğinde akla ilk olarak gibi edatının ve bu edatla kurulan benzetmeli yapıların geldiği söylenebilir. Gibi edatıyla kurulan kelime gruplarının deyim mi yoksa kalıp söz mü olduğu tartışılagelmektedir. Deyim ve kalıp söz kavramlarına ilişkin kapsamlı araştırmalar ve tartışmalar içeren çalışmalar ortaya konulmasına rağmen bu yapıların benzerlik ilgisi kuran gibi edatı ve ol- fiiliyle birlikte kullanılan olduğu gibi yapısıyla ilişkisine değinilmemiştir. Gibi edatı ve bu edatın oluşturduğu edat gruplarına ilişkin anlamsal farklılıkların ortaya konulduğu çalışmalar yapılsa da olduğu gibi yapısı ve bu yapının çok anlamlılık özelliği barındırdığı göz ardı edilmiştir. Bu çalışmayla, Türk Dil Kurumu Türkçe Sözlük’te madde içi olarak yer verilmemiş olan olduğu gibi yapısına dikkat çekmek, yapının çok anlamlılık özelliğini vurgulamak, dolayısıyla Türkçenin söz varlığına da katkıda bulunmak amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmaya konu olacak örnek cümlelerin tespiti için telif hakları konusunda titiz davranılarak ve hiçbir ayrım gözetmeksizin seçilen 28 farklı yazardan 50 farklı roman taranmıştır. Tarama neticesinde tespit edilen olduğu gibi yapısının tanıkladığı cümleler, anlamsal farklılıklar gözetilerek tasniflenmiştir.
Orhun Yazıtları’nda geçen atasözleri ve deyimlerin verdiği mesajların dil ve kültür birlikteliği açısından değerlendirilmesi
Authors: GİRGİN Yüksel
Published: December 2021

Türk dilinin yaşını belirlemede hareket noktasını oluşturan ve önemli bir belge niteliği taşıyan Orhun Yazıtları, Türkçenin bilinen ilk yazılı kaynaklarıdır. Sosyal psikoloji kapsamında bakıldığında dil, bir milletin en önemli kültür varlığıdır. Dilin sosyolojik varlığı içerisinde önemli bir yere sahip olan deyimler ve atasözleri, bir toplumun dünya görüşünü de yansıtmaktadır. Dil ve kültür birlikteliği, sosyolojik mânâda bir topluma millet olma vasfını kazandıran en önemli yapı taşıdır. Toplumların duygu ve düşünce dünyalarını kuşatmakla kalmaz aynı zamanda diğer toplumlar karşısında varlığını korumada da önemli rol oynar. Yazıtlarda geçen atı küsi yok bol- “adı sanı yok olmak”, ot sub kıl- “ateş ile su gibi birbirine düşman etmek”, uça bar- “uçup gitmek, ölmek”, adak kamşat- “gerçek anlamda ayağı burkmak, mecaz anlamda şaşırıp yanlış hareket etmek” gibi deyimlerin Türkçenin söz varlığı kapsamında anlatımı güçlendirmede etkin rol oynadıkları görülmektedir. Yazıtlarda geçen sözcük sayısı (Kültigin, Bilge Kağan ve Tonyukuk yazıtlarında) takriben 6.000, farklı anlamda kullanılan sözcüklerin sayısı ise 840 civarındadır. Nitel araştırma yaklaşımının benimsendiği çalışmada veriler doküman analizi tekniğiyle elde edilmiştir. Orhun Yazıtları’nda geçen atasözleri ve deyimlerin hitabet, ifade becerisi, soyut kavramları karşılama gücü bakımından derinlikli arka planı dikkate alındığında Türkçenin çok uzun zaman önce olgunlaşmış bir dil hüviyeti kazandığı görülmektedir. Bu durum Orhun Yazıtları’na tarihî seyir içerisinde Türk toplumunun millet olma yolunda katettiği mesafenin en önemli belge niteliğini kazandırmaktadır.
Dîvân-ı Mesâbîh adlı eserde birleşik fiiller
Authors: AKBOĞA Gökçenur
Published: December 2021

Kuloğlu Şeyh Hacı İlyas’a ait Dîvân-ı Mesâbîh adlı eser Klasik Osmanlı Türkçesi dönemine ait bir eserdir. Müellif nüshası olduğu anlaşılan eserde tamamlanma tarihi hicri 1036 (M. 1627) olarak verilmiştir. Şuara tezkirelerinde adı anılmayan Kuloğlu Şeyh Hacı İlyas hakkında fazlaca bilgi bulunmamaktadır. Şiirlerinden IV. Murad devrinde yaşadığı ve Halveti tarikatı şeyhlerinden Alim Sinan Efendi’nin halifelerinden olduğu çıkarılmaktadır. Eserleri dini içeriklidir. Şiirlerinden Arapça ve Farsçaya hakim olduğu anlaşılmaktadır. Bunun dışında yaşadığı yer, ailesi, doğum ve ölüm yılları hakkında kesin bir bilgi bulunmamaktadır. Bu çalışmada, Dîvân-ı Mesâbîh adlı eserdeki birleşik fiiller tespit edilerek değerlendirilmeye çalışılacaktır. Türk Dili sahasında birleşik fiil konusunda bir sınıflandırma karmaşası mevcuttur. Bu konuda farklı tasnifler yapılmıştır. En temel farklılık bir isimle bir yardımcı fiilin birleşmesinden oluşan birleşik fiiller ve anlamca kaynaşmış birleşik fiillerin bir başlık altında incelenip incelenmediğidir. Türkçede yabancı kökenli isimleri fiilleştirmek için birleşik fiillerden yararlanılmaktadır. Ele alınan eserde de bu tutum yaygın bir şekilde kullanılmıştır. Eserdeki birleşik fiiller; isim+ asıl yardımcı fiille kurulan birleşik fiiller, tasviri fiillerle kurulan birleşik fiiller, sıfat-fiil+yardımcı fiille kurulan (karmaşık) birleşik fiiller, anlam kaymasına uğramış deyimleşmiş birleşik fiiller olarak incelenecektir.
19.Yüzyıldan iki kamusal mektup: Giuseppe Mazzini ile Mustafa Fazıl Paşa’nın saraya mektupları
Authors: SAZYEK Esra
Published: December 2021

Kavalalı Mehmet Ali Paşa’nın torunu Mısırlı Prens ve Osmanlı devlet adamı Mustafa Fazıl Paşa, Osmanlı hükümetine yönelik eleştirileri sebebiyle ülkeyi terk etmeye zorlanır. 4 Nisan 1866’da Paris’e hareket eden Paşa, Mısır’daki veraset sisteminin de değişmesiyle birlikte Babıali’ye karşı ciddi bir muhalefet başlatır. Bu muhalefetin ilk ve en önemli adımı, Osmanlı Devleti’nin içinde bulunduğu kötü duruma dikkat çekmek amacıyla Paris’ten Sultan Abdülâziz’e hitaben yazdığı mektuptur. Yeni Osmanlılar Cemiyeti’nin ekonomik anlamdaki himayeciliğini üstlenmeden kısa süre önce yazdığı ve ülkesi için laiklik ve özgürlük istediği bu mektup, İtalya’nın cumhuriyet yönetimi altında birleşmesini amaçlayan Carbonari örgütünün önderi Giuseppe Mazzini’nin, 1831’de Piemonte Kralı Carlo Alberto’ya yazdığı açık mektubu hatırlatır. İki mektup arasındaki ilintiye ilk kez Reform in the Ottoman Empire (1963) adlı kitabında dikkat çeken Amerikalı tarihçi Roderic H. Davison’dur. Kaya Bilgegil ise, “Bu iki mektubun bir mukayesesi yapılmalıdır.” diyerek, literatürdeki söz konusu boşluğa dikkat çeker. Ancak merhum Bilgegil’in 1970’te yaptığı bu çağrı, aradan geçen yarım yüzyıla rağmen karşılık bulmamış; her iki mektup mukayese edilmediği gibi Mazzini’nin mektubuna da ulaşılamamıştır. Dolayısıyla, Giuseppe Mazzini’nin Carlo Alberto’ya yazdığı ve dilimize hâlâ çevrilmemiş olan İtalyanca mektubuyla, Mustafa Fazıl Paşa’nın Sultan Abdülâziz’e yazdığı mektubu mukayeseli olarak değerlendirdiğimiz bu çalışmanın ardındaki esas gerekçe, Kaya Bilgegil’in önerisidir.
Knowledge and Beliefs about ADHD of Peruvian Teachers: The Role of Teaching Experience with ADHD
Authors: Soriano Ferrer Manuel , Echegaray-Bengoa Joyce
Published: December 2021

Introduction. The aims were twofold: a) to compare the Peruvian pre-service teachers (PSTs) and in-service teachers´(ISTs) knowledge, misconceptions and lack of knowledge about ADHD, and b) to analyse the differences in knowledge, misconceptions and lacks of knowledge between ISTs with and without experience about ADHD. Method. Two hundred sixty four teachers completed the Knowledge of Attention Deficit Disorder Scale (KADDS), the Index of Teaching Stress (ITS), and a socio-demographic questionnaire. Results. Results showed that ISTs had more correct answers on total scale, on general information and on treatment sub-scales than PSTs. The PSTs had more lacks of knowledge on total scale than ISTs. The ISTs with experience about ADHD had more teaching stress, higher scores on self-efficacy and more accurate knowledge on total scale and on each sub-scale. In addition, ISTs knowledge correlated with post-grade education and years of experience. Self-efficacy correlated with experience about ADHD and years of experience. Discussion. The results are discussed in relation to teacher training.
Percepción de competencias en las prácticas profesionalizantes e inserción laboral del Técnico en Redacción de Textos
Authors: Mundet Lina Beatriz , Peña Muñoz Jesús Manuel
Published: December 2021

La investigación analizó la percepción que poseen los redactores de textos, egresados del Instituto Superior de Letras Eduardo Mallea, ISLEM, Argentina, en relación con las competencias adquiridas en las prácticas profesionalizantes y los requerimientos del acceso al empleo. El trabajo se inscribe en la Línea de Investigación Competencia Laboral, Educación y Empleo de la Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana, UNINI, México, y se basó en los aportes del enfoque de la socioformación y de la metodología sistémica de una organización. La hipótesis enfrentó las dos variables: a) percepción de los redactores egresados respecto de sus competencias adquiridas en las prácticas profesionalizantes y b) requerimientos de los empleadores, a fin de sopesar sus correspondencias e identidades. La metodología se enfocó en un estudio de campo, no experimental y transversal, correlacional, de corte cuantitativo, donde se buscaron relaciones para verificar la hipótesis planteada. Se aplicó un cuestionario que recogió la información de las dos variables citadas. La población estuvo constituida por la totalidad de egresados de las promociones de la tecnicatura del ISLEM, representada por 51 (cincuenta y un) técnicos en expresión escrita con experiencia en el área. No hubo selección de muestra, se realizó tipo censo poblacional. En los resultados, se obtuvieron coincidencias entre los dos tipos de percepciones con pocas variantes. Para finalizar se realizó la propuesta, donde se planteó un programa de formación continua de competencias ajustadas a los cambios detectados en el trabajo, e indispensables para la inserción laboral del egresado redactor de textos del ISLEM.
Using Multi-Group Invariance Analysis in Exploring Cross-Cultural Differences in Mathematics Anxiety: A Comparison of Australia and Russia
Authors: Ersozlu Zara , Usak Muhammet , Blake Damian
Published: December 2021

Mathematics anxiety is well known and studied concept. Most of the studies have been focused on the effects of mathematical anxiety on students’ academic achievement, especially from the viewpoint of analysing large national and international data sets. We aim to bring a different perspective to the existing research on mathematics anxiety and resilience by considering the measurement equivalence across cultures, so they can be compared fairly. We used Multi Group Invariance analysis with this purpose. Our findings suggested that full metric and partial scalar model invariance were confirmed which advise that the mathematics anxiety scale can be compared across two countries. We also ran multiple regression using Fisher’s Z to understand the reciprocal relationship among the variables across two samples. Preliminary results revealed that the perceived mathematics anxiety and perceived mathematics ability predict the measured mathematics anxiety equally well for both Australia and Russia.
Editorial
Authors: Borges Eliane Medeiros , Sousa Galdino Rodrigues de
Published: December 2021

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