bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Necessity of Patients' Satisfaction after Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery; Assessing According the BAROS Score
Authors:   Department of Epidemiology, Student Research Committee, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical science, Tehran, Iran and Minimally Invasive Research Center, Rasool-e Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Valizadeh Rohollah , Madani Saeed ,   Department of Surgery, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
Published: March 2022

Surgery-related outcomes of bariatric procedures do not depend on only weight loss, but also resolution of comorbidities and improvement of quality of life (QOL) are of great importance. Severe obesity is associated with decreased quality of life. Therefore, bariatric surgery improves the quality of life. In this regard, there are many tools to assess the quality of life, one of which is the Bariatric Analysis and Reporting Outcome System Score (BAROS) containing of self-esteem, physical activity, social activity, work sexual activity, and food items. Most surgeons consider the success rate of bariatric surgery in respect of weight loss and improvement of comorbidities. However, an important factor that should not be forgotten is patients' satisfaction and QOL, which can be assessed with BAROS score. The BAROS score divided into five groups (-3 to -2.1: very poor, -2 t0 -1.1: poor, -1 to 1: fair, 1.1 to 2: good, and 2.1 to 3: very good). Assessing the patient's satisfaction and QOL following bariatric and metabolic surgeries is strongly recommended.
Letter to the Editor: Therapeutic effects of obesity surgery on glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes
Authors:   Department of Epidemiology, Student Research Committee, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical science, Tehran, Iran and Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran, Valizadeh Roollahh , Yarigholi Fahimeh ,   Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran, Gholizadeh Hamed ,   Department of Surgery, Baqiatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Iran
Published: March 2022

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Evaluation of Calcium, Vitamin D and Parathormone Levels in Three Types of Bariatric Surgery; Sleeve Gastrectomy, One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass and Roux-en Y Gastric Bypass before and after surgery: a Mini-review
Authors:   Department of Surgery, Baqiatallah University of Medical Sciences, Gholizadeh Hamed , Yarigholi Fahimeh ,   Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Published: March 2022

Due to the increasing prevalence of obesity and increasing the bariatric surgical procedures worldwide as the main treatments for severe obesity and the existence of calcium and vitamin D deficiency in these patients, it is necessary to evaluate and compare these elements in patients before and after bariatric surgery to perform proper treatment. Therefore, considering this necessity, the present review was designed. After searching in PubMed and Scopus database and screening the studies (in terms of quality and relevance), the contents were classified and the most important points were reported in this study.
Block Jump Height Assessment Based on Kinetic Approach in Volleyball Players: Is There any Difference Between Methods?
Authors:   Department of Sports Biomechanics, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran., Fatahi Ali , Yousefian Molla Razieh ,   Department of Sports Biomechanics, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran., Ameli Mitra ,   Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Payam-e-Noor University, Tehran, Iran.
Published: March 2022

Purpose: Various kinematics and kinetics methods have been proposed for the assessment of jumping ability as a critical skill in professional volleyball players, but little is known about the accuracy and differences between these methods. Therefore, the objective of the current study was to answer the question “Is there any difference between the results of various kinetic methods in the assessment of block jump height in volleyball players or not?” Methods: Twenty-one healthy male junior volleyball players of the Iran national team performed the block jump task on a force platform. Three common formulas mostly used in literature based on kinetics output of force platform were selected for the comparison of resultant jump height. Descriptive analysis, Shapiro-Wilk test, and ANOVA were used for statistical calculations (p<0.05). Results: The results showed no significant difference between the means of block jump heights measured based on different kinetic methods in volleyball players. Conclusion: Formula calculation methods are very valid for measuring the jump height of the block jump and lead to very similar results for estimating jump height and are also replaceable with each other.
The Effect of Resistance Training on Lower Extremity Pain, Strength and Kinematical Parameters in Women With Patellofemoral Complications
Authors:   Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Humanities, East Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran., Pourahmad Fahimeh , Daneshjoo Abdolrasoul ,   Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Humanities, East Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran., Mousavi Sadati Seyed Kazem ,   Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Humanities, East Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Published: March 2022

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of strengthening the abductor and external rotator of the hip joint muscles on pain, thigh muscle strength, and lower limb kinematics in volleyball players with patellofemoral complications. Methods: Twenty-four volleyball players with patellofemoral pain were randomly divided into the experimental and control groups. The experimental group received three sessions of strengthening exercises for the abductor muscles and external rotators of the hip joint using Traband for eight weeks. The control group received no training intervention. The pain was assessed by visual acuity scale, hip muscle strength by hand dynamometer, and lower limb kinematics using video analysis before and after the intervention. Samples included volleyball players with patellofemoral pain who had pain in one or both knees. If the pain was bilateral, the exercises were performed bilaterally on both lower limbs, but measurements were taken only from the lower extremity, which was most in pain. Analysis of covariance was used by SPSS software for statistical analysis. Results: The results of this study showed that after training, in the experimental group, pain decreased and the strength of the abductor’s muscles and external rotator of the hip joint muscles increased. Knee dynamic valgus and pelvic drop were observed in single-leg squat only in the experimental group. Conclusion: The results showed that the strengthening of the hip joint can decrease the pain of volleyball players with patellofemoral, increase the strength of the muscles and change the kinematics of the lower limbs on the frontal plane, and this can be the mechanism of the effect of this intervention on the symptoms of pain.
Low-level Laser Therapy Versus Electrical Stimulation for the Management of Acute Bell’s Palsy: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors:   Department of Physiotherapy, Father Muller College of Allied Health Sciences, Mangaluru, India., Javath Jaseel M , D’Souza Arnold Fredrick ,   Department of Physiotherapy, Father Muller College of Allied Health Sciences, Mangaluru, India., Rebello Sydney Roshan ,   Department of Physiotherapy, Father Muller College of Allied Health Sciences, Mangaluru, India.
Published: March 2022

Purpose: Electrotherapy is a common intervention for the rehabilitation of Bell’s palsy. Low-level Laser Therapy (LLLT) and Electrical Stimulation (ES) are two therapeutic interventions for Bell’s palsy that have been proven to be superior to conventional treatments. To date, no clinical trial has compared the effectiveness of these two interventions. This pilot study was done to compare the effectiveness of LLLT and ES in the management of acute Bell’s palsy. Methods: This randomized clinical trial was done on 25 participants with acute Bell’s palsy who were randomized into two groups with 12 participants that received LLLT and 13 participants that received ES. All participants received 12 treatment sessions over two weeks. Sunnybrook Facial Grading System (SFGS) was used to assess facial symmetry and Facial Disability Index (FDI) for facial function. Outcomes were assessed at baseline and after two weeks. Results: There was a significant improvement in SFGS and FDI scores within both groups (P<0.005). There was no significant difference in SFGS and FDI scores between groups (P=0.164; P=0.423). Conclusion: There is no difference between LLLT and ES in improving facial symmetry and function in acute Bell’s palsy.
ОБЛІК СІЛЬСЬКОГОСПОДАРСЬКОЇ ПРОДУКЦІЇ: СУЧАСНИЙ СТАН ТА ШЛЯХИ ВДОСКОНАЛЕННЯ
Authors: Фесун Ірина
Published: March 2022

Статтю присвячено критичному аналізу сучасного стану бухгалтерського обліку сільськогосподарської продукції крізь призму невідповідності господарської практики сільгосппідприємств методичному забезпеченню обліку в агросфері. Встановлено концептуальні розбіжності, пов’язані передусім з широким поширенням в обліку сільськогосподарської галузі звичаєвого права. Окреслено теоретичний базис визнання сільгосппродукції як об’єкта бухгалтерського обліку. Узагальнено прогресивні науково-методичні напрацювання та практичний досвід використання окремих методичних прийомів (оцінка і калькуляція, рахунки та подвійний запис) для адаптації вітчизняної облікової практики до сучасних вимог, а також подальшого розвитку та вдосконалення обліку сільськогосподарської продукції, як основи інформаційного забезпечення управління сільгосппідприємством.
ЕЛЕКТРОННА КОМЕРЦІЯ: ОСОБЛИВОСТІ СИСТЕМИ БУХГАЛТЕРСЬКОГО ОБЛІКУ
Authors: Проскуріна Неля , Конєва Анна
Published: March 2022

У статті проаналізовано вже існуючі трактування поняття «електронна комерція» та запропоновано власне визначення, окреслено вплив даної форми ведення господарської діяльності на зміну організації системи бухгалтерського обліку на підприємстві. Детально досліджено організацію та методики ведення обліку в сфері електронної комерції пов’язаних з витратами на розробку та обслуговування інтернет - магазину, форм здійснення розрахункових операцій та відображення їх в обліковій системі. Окреслено особливості створення та діяльності інтернет – магазинів, спираючись на ЗУ «Про електронну комерцію», ПКУ, ЗУ «Про застосування реєстраторів розрахункових операцій у сфері торгівлі, громадського харчування та послуг». Систематизовано порядок бухгалтерського обліку розрахункових операцій зі споживачами залежно від форм оплати замовлення та способу їх доставки. Визначено, що суб’єкти господарської діяльності, що здійснюють реалізацію своїх товарів (послуг) через мережу Інтернет, мають бути зареєстровані як платник податку на додану вартість та сплачувати податки за загальною системою оподаткування.
ASSESMENT OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: CROSS-CULTURAL ASPECTS
Authors: Близнюк Тетяна
Published: March 2022

Key challenges for management at the global level are developing a new generation of cross-cultural leaders, attracting and retaining talents in the country. Within the framework of cross-cultural business environment, the authority of the leader and his personal growth appears to be key factors of leadership effectiveness. Developing a new generation of leaders, attracting and retaining talent are key challenges for leaders at the global level. That is, in modern conditions, formation of effective leader-ship in a cross-cultural space becomes actual with the process of deeper internationalization of business. The quantitative assessment of the development of leadership levels, taking into account cross-cultural characteristics was carried out. The main concept of this assessment is that the higher the value and the more dominant the manifestation of stimulants, the higher the level of leadership development. Based on this assessment, the liminal values of dominant cross-cultural factors contributing to the development of leadership in the company were determined. In addition, five levels of leadership development, which are classified in this assessment, describe the stages of personal growth of every leader. The development level of leadership was determined in countries like Vietnam, North Korea, India, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Ukraine, China, Sweden, South Korea, USA and Finland. Companies, which are not leaders and not outsiders in n a particular business area of the country but have stable status and with headquarters in the respective country, were chosen for analysis. It is determined that the lowest level of leadership development is observed in companies of Vietnam and North Korea (the first level). In companies of India and Kazakhstan the second level of leadership development was predominantly formed. The third level of leadership development in personnel management is inherent in the management system of companies in Mongolia, Ukraine and China. In addition, the fourth level of leadership development is determined in companies of Sweden and South Korea. The highest level of leadership development (the fifth) is observed in the management system of companies in Finland and the USA. The determined levels form the basis for cross-cultural characteristics of the leadership development of these countries.
ІНСТРУМЕНТИ БІЗНЕС-АНАЛІТИКИ ДЛЯ ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ КОНКУРЕНТНОГО СТАНУ БУДІВЕЛЬНОГО РИНКУ
Authors: Ракицька Світлана , Хаджикова Ольга
Published: March 2022

Стаття присвячена дослідженню конкурентної ситуації на будівельному ринку. Охарактеризовано основні методи аналізу середовища підприємства. Зазначено, що прикладний аспект їх використання передбачає урахування виду діяльності підприємства та адаптації до специфіки галузі, в якій воно функціонує. Досліджено глобальні чинники PEST-аалізу, уточнено їх зміст в контексті будівельної галузі. Проаналізовано особливості будівництва, з’ясовано їх вплив на ринок нерухомості. Визначено проблеми, що виникають в процесі дослідження мікросередовища. Запропоновано інструменти аналізу бізнес-оточення будівельного підприємства. З’ясовано, що використання комплексного програмного забезпечення Power BI дозволяє опрацьовувати значні масиви даних, здійснювати конкурентний аналіз і представлення його результатів з будь-яким рівнем деталізації інформації.
КОНЦЕПЦІЯ «SMART СITY» ТА ЇЇ ВПЛИВ НА СФЕРУ ТУРИЗМУ В УМОВАХ ЦИФРОВОЇ ЕКОНОМІКИ
Authors: Рябєв Антон , Тонкошкур Максим , Кравцова Софія
Published: March 2022

В статті досліджуються питання проблем та перспектив розвитку туристичної галузі з урахуванням змін та нових потреб у світовій економіці, що викликані пандемією, глобалізацією та діджиталізацією економіки. Авторами наголошується, що в даний час при реалізації різних проектів з управління все частіше вдаються до розгляду можливостей використання технологій, пов'язаних із концепцією. Туризм є одним із пріоритетних напрямів розвитку економіки та культури країни та мегаполісів світу. Надання сучасних та абсолютно нових послуг високого рівня якості з урахуванням безпекового фактору вимагають нових підходів до управління міським середовищем та безпосередньо сферою туризму. Автори відзначають, що для активного застосування використання розумних рішень громадянами, міській владі необхідно вивчити досвід провідних міст зі схожими характеристиками. Популярність і легкість використання розумних рішень залежить від низки об'єктивних чинників, і навіть від рівня їх відповідності культурі регіону.
АНАЛІЗ БЮДЖЕТНИХ ІНВЕСТИЦІЙНИХ РЕСУРСІВ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Касич Алла , Глухова Валентина , Кравченко Христина
Published: March 2022

Одним із найважливіших факторів стрімкого економічного розвитку в ринкових умовах є інвестиції. В умовах трансформаційного періоду, нестабільності економічних процесів особливо гостро стає питання формування та ефективного використання інвестиційних ресурсів, оскільки від ефективного державного бюджетного інвестування залежить рівень економічного розвитку регіонів та країни в цілому. Інформаційною базою дослідження стали фахова література, офіційні статистичні дані, дослідження вітчизняних і зарубіжних вчених. У статті розглянуто сутність поняття «бюджетні інвестиції», а також сформовано власне визначення цього терміну. Проаналізовано динаміку частки капітальних бюджетних інвестицій у ВВП в Україні, проведено аналіз обсягів капітальних інвестицій в Україні та їх структури за джерелами фінансування. За результатами дослідження визначено ключові проблеми. Сформульовано пропозиції, що сприятимуть активізації інноваційної та інвестиційної діяльності в країні.
STUDI KOMPARASI MOTIVASI DAN HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA SISWA SMK KELAS X PADA PENERAPAN PEMBELAJARAN DARING DI ERA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Astriyanti Anita , Rejeki Sri
Published: March 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic is an extraordinary event that is currently hitting various parts of the world. Many of the consequences caused by this outbreak of this virus. Limitation of social interaction (social distancing) in an effort to break the chain of the spread of Covid-19 was taken and followed government health protocols. Online learning as an alternative to learning in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Learning that is carried out indirectly and is in a network, of course, makes students must have strong learning motivation to achieve maximum learning outcomes. There are two objectives in this study, namely 1) to analyze and test the differences in learning outcomes of class X students of SMK Muhammadiyah Kartasura in offline learning before the Covid-19 pandemic era and in online learning in the Covid-19 pandemic era, 2) Analyze and test the influence of motivation on outcomes. class X student of SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Kartasura in online learning in the Covid-19 pandemic era. This research uses a quantitative approach with the type of comparative causal research. The results of this study indicate that there are significant differences in the average learning outcomes of Class X Vocational School students in offline learning before the Covid-19 pandemic era and in online learning in the Covid-19 pandemic era. Student learning outcomes in offline learning are higher than in online learning. Meanwhile, the one-way Anova test results show that there is an influence of motivation on learning outcomes of class X Vocational High School students in online learning in the era of the Covid-19 pandemic. Students have high motivation to learn in the high and low groups.
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN PENALARAN MATEMATIS MAHASISWA DALAM MENYELESAIKAN SOAL GRUP
Authors: Ellu Reliyanti Natalia , Mamoh Oktovianus , Suddin Sulasri
Published: March 2022

Mata kuliah struktur aljabar merupakan salah satu mata kuliah wajib dalam program studi pendidikan matematika. Salah satu topik yang dibahas dalam mata kuliah struktur aljabar adalah teori grup. Teori grup merupakan mata kuliah struktur aljabar yang memperkenalkan konsep tentang aljabar modern sehingga dalam mempelajarinya mahasiswa dituntut untuk memiliki kemampuan berpikir logis dan bernalar secara sistematis karena mata kuliah struktur aljabar sarat dengan definisi dan teorema. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan kemampuan penalaran matematis mahasiswa dalam menyelesaikan soal grup. Metode yang di gunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kualitatif, penelitian ini telah dilaksanakan di program studi pendidikan matematika Universitas Timor, tahun 2021. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa mahasiswa yang berkemampuan tinggi dinyatakan mampu bernalar pada seluruh tahap kemampuan penalaran matematis yaitu tahap analize, generalize, shyntesize dan  justify, mahasiswa yang berkemampuan sedang dinyatakan mampu bernalar pada tahap analize  dan generalize, sedangkan mahasiswa yang berkemampuan rendah hanya mampu bernalar pada tahap analize.

Kata Kunci: Analisis Kemampuan Penalaran; Soal grup
ANÁLISE DO PERFIL CRONOBIOLÓGICO, HÁBITOS DE SONO E HORÁRIOS DE TREINOS DE ATLETAS DE KARATÊ
Authors: Rodrigues Matheus , Dias Jaqueline , Alexandre Molena Fernandes Carlos
Published: March 2022

A associação entre o perfil cronobiológico, a qualidade de sono e os horários dos treinos podem se constituir em fatores determinantes para o desempenho esportivo de atletas das diversas categorias esportivas. O objetivo do presente estudo foi analisar o perfil cronobiológico, hábitos de sono e horários de treinos de atletas de karatê, tratando-se de um estudo descritivo, transversal. A amostra foi constituída por 40 atletas de karatê de dois municípios da região noroeste do Paraná. Foram utilizados dois instrumentos de coleta de dados, o questionário de matutinidade – vespertinidade versão de autoavaliação e o questionário de autoavaliação da qualidade e hábitos de sono e rotina de treinos. A coleta de dados ocorreu no período de junho a agosto de 2020 por meio da plataforma Google forms. Através das análises dos resultados concluímos que houve uma predominância de 47,5% dos atletas que se enquadravam no cronotipo intermediário e a percepção da qualidade do sono foi positiva para 85% dos atletas, sendo que 65% deles tem em média sete a oito horas de sono, que para 77,5% é mais profundo e reparador nos dias de treinos. O conhecimento do cronotipo e a qualidade do sono estão ligados diretamente, já que ambos são pilares para se ter um desempenho esportivo mais elevado. Concluímos que os atletas foram classificados predominantemente com cronotipo intermediário e matutino, possuem bons hábitos de sono em relação às horas e a qualidade do sono, especialmente nos dias de treino em que o repouso parece mais restaurador.
The Role of Free Trade in Creating Welfare: Adam Smith’s Perspectives on Market Participation and Size
Authors: Rosdiana
Published: March 2022

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COMMUNICATION CAPABILITY AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ON EMPLOYEE EFFECTIVENESS
Authors: .S Hj. Aidah
Published: March 2022

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ADVOCATE ROLE IN THE CASE OF CRIMINAL ACCOMPANY CLIENTS
Authors: Amir Muhammad Amri , Thalib Hambali , Hidjaz M. Kamal
Published: March 2022

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THE ROLE OF THE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AGENCY (BAPPEDA) IN THE PARTICIPATIVE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING PROCESS
Authors: Fadli Muhammad
Published: March 2022

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POLICY DEVELOPMENT OF PASSED TWO WHEELS SPECIAL AT RILAU ALE DISTRICT, BULUKUMBA DISTRICT
Authors: Subhan  , Thalib Hambali , Baharuddin Hamza
Published: March 2022

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EMPLOYEE STRESS SETTLEMENT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Authors: Asriani
Published: March 2022

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LEGAL PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AS VICTIMS OF CRIMES OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN THE LEGAL AREA OF THE RESORT POLICE OF EAST LUWU DISTRICT
Authors: . Asrul , Thalib Hambali , Kadir Hasan
Published: March 2022

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IMPLEMENTATION OF DIVERSION IN THE CHILDREN’S CRIMINAL JURISDICTION SYSTEM BASED ON LAW NO. 11 OF 2012
Authors: Amirullah Ilham Ashari , Thalib Hambali , Hambali Azwad Rachmat
Published: March 2022

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KEADILAN DALAM BEBERAPA PERSPEKTIF; SUATU KAJIAN BEBERAPA PARADIKMA TENTANG KEADILAN
Authors: Laming Muhammad Tahir
Published: March 2022

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COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN PRESERVING THE MATTOJANG TRADITION IN Kamiri VILLAGE BALUSU DISTRICT, BARRU REGENCY
Authors: Tenri Nippi Andi , M A.Pananrangi
Published: March 2022

This study aims to provide a concrete description of how the participation of all elements of society in preserving the mattojang tradition in Kamiri Village, Balusu District, Barru Regency. In this research used descriptive qualitative research type. This research was conducted in Kamiri Village, Balusu District, Barru Regency which was carried out for 3 months starting from May-July 2021. Data collection techniques were: observation, interviews, and documentation. Then the data analysis technique used consists of three stages, namely; data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions (Miles and Huberman 2014). The results of the study show that community participation in preserving the mattojang tradition in Kamiri village, Balusu district, Barru district from community leaders, traditional leaders, and perpetrators of the mattojang tradition can be categorized quite well. This conclusion is based on the results of data analysis through research indicators: mind participation, energy participation, mind participation and skill participation, goods participation and money participation. From the results of the study, it can also be concluded that community participation from the younger generation is categorized as quite low. Based on the data obtained, this condition is quite worrying considering that the number of parents who understand the mattojang tradition is decreasing. On the other hand, the number of young people is quite large, but their concern for the mattojang tradition is decreasing. Therefore, special attention is needed to make efforts to raise awareness of the younger generation so that they are more concerned with their traditions.
A Study on Formulation of Strain-Based Triangular Elements
Authors: Perumal Logah , Chockalingam Palanisamy
Published: March 2022

This paper presents formulation of triangular elements based on strain approach. Various formulations of the strain-based elements can be seen in the literature. However, most of them do not clearly describe selection of the suitable strain fields for the elements. Therefore, in this work, some guidance for the formulation of strain-based elements are provided based on simulation results that are obtained by using several polynomial functions from Pascal’s triangle. It is seen that higher order terms in the strain functions do not always guarantee better performance for the case considered in this work.
Spectroscopy-Based Partial Prediction of In Vitro Dissolution Profile Using Artificial Neural Networks
Authors: Mrad Mohamed Azouz , Csorba Kristóf , Galata Dorián László , Nagy Zsombor Kristóf , Nagy Brigitta
Published: March 2022

In pharmaceutical industry, dissolution testing is part of the target product quality that essentials are in the approval of new products. The prediction of the dissolution profile based on spectroscopic data is an alternative to the current destructive and time-consuming method. RAMAN and Near Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy are two complementary methods, that provide information on the physical and chemical properties of the tablets and can help in predicting their dissolution profiles. This work aims to use the information collected by these methods to support the decision of how much of the dissolution profile should be measured and which methods to use, so that by estimating the remaining part, the accuracy requirement of the industry is met. Artificial neural network models were created, in which parts of the measured dissolution profiles, along with the spectroscopy data and the measured compression curves were used as an input to estimate the remaining part of the dissolution profiles. It was found that by measuring the dissolution profiles for 30 minutes, the remaining part was estimated within the acceptance limits of the f2 similarity factor. Adding further spectroscopy methods along with the measured parts of the dissolution profile significantly increased the prediction accuracy.
Social-emotional learning in the primary classroom
Authors: MacDougall Sydney
Published: March 2022

In this 10 minute video, the challenges of social-emotional learning in the primary classroom are discussed and practical approaches are presented to support student growth and development.
Community-Based Respite Care
Authors: Bourassa Carrie , Hagel Mikayla , Langan Jennifer , Legare Marlin , Keewatin Miranda , Peigan Bonnie , McKay Rozella , Hotomani Millie , Spencer Orval
Published: March 2022

Caregivers are integral to the quality of life for older adults living with dementia who are aging in place. The lack of training and culturally appropriate resources available for caregivers of Indigenous Peoples living with dementia contributes to the accessibility gap for community-based respite care. Although current modules exist for respite care workers, there are limited culturally safe training modules designed for Indigenous caregivers and family members endeavouring to increase Traditional Knowledges around dementia. Developing an Indigenous, community-based caregiver toolkit for dementia creates culturally safe, accessible resources for community respite care. Guided by Indigenous Research Methodologies and community-based research, Morning Star Lodge, in partnership with File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council at the request of a Community Research Advisory Committee, aims to promote Indigenous community-based models of support and to develop a toolkit for caregivers of people living with dementia and their families. The toolkit includes information such as: understanding dementia, strategies for care, links to online resources for caregivers, and resources specific to Indigenous cultures. The goal is to increase caregivers’ access to dementia related supports through the distribution of the toolkit and to build capacity for the provision of community-based respite care by creating an opportunity for education, training, and increasing awareness in Indigenous communities. Creating a caregiver toolkit will also help to relieve caregiver stress by providing education to family members about community-based respite care and services available.
Digging Deep: Barriers to HIV Care Among Indigenous Women
Authors: Jardine Mackenzie , Bourassa Carrie , Kisikaw Piyesis Margaret
Published: March 2022

Indigenous women experience a disproportionate burden of ill health, including high rates of HIV. To reduce disparities in disease burden and health outcomes, identification of the barriers preventing access to health care is necessary. Identifying and discussing these barriers can assist service providers in the provision of care, influence policies for health and social well-being, and advance the discourse on equitable health care for Indigenous Peoples. Our research goal was to identify evidence-based, community-driven and asset-based solutions from the perspective of Indigenous women living with HIV. We also aimed to identify the role of the social determinants of health that influence the rates of HIV among Indigenous women. We used a combination of community-based participatory research methodology and Indigenous storytelling during 148 one-on-one interviews with HIV- and/or HCV-positive Indigenous women. Nine additional interviews were executed with healthcare professionals, health directors, and Knowledge Keepers and Elders. The interviews included qualitative, open-ended questions. We utilized NVivo for data analysis as well as Nanâtawihowin Âcimowina Kika-Môsahkinikêhk Papiskîci-Itascikêwin Astâcikowina (NAKPA), an Indigenous method for qualitative data analysis. Through the analysis, we identified nine barriers to care including expenses for daily living and health care-associated costs, time, access to computers and/or internet, transportation, childcare, homelessness and missed appointments, age, experiences with healthcare professionals and the health care system, and language. These barriers prevent access to and engagement in health care, leading to poor HIV related health outcomes. Healthcare providers have an essential role in identifying barriers to care, improving access to care in a patient-centered approach, and working to improve culturally safe practices.
Transformative Community: Gathering the Untold Stories of Collaborative Research and Community Re-integration for Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, Post-Incarceration and Beyond
Authors: Crier Nicolas , Timler Kelsey , Keating Patrick , Young Pam , Brown Helen , Price Roberta
Published: March 2022

The Canadian carceral system is purposefully designed to disconnect and isolate people.  Ongoing colonialism in Canada at the intersection of carceral, social service, health and child welfare systems has resulted in the disproportionate and unjust representation of Indigenous Peoples across each stage of the penal process. Given the ongoing silencing of people who are or have been incarcerated, Participatory Action Research led by Peers with living experience of the carceral state and grounded in the wisdom of Indigenous Elders is urgently needed. In this context, a research network, called the Transformative Health & Justice Research Cluster (THJRC), based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, has formed to disrupt status quo research practices, bringing together Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peer Leaders, Elders, academics, community advocates and student trainees, and support the empowerment of people who have been incarcerated. In this reflective piece, Nicolas Crier, one of the THJRC Peer Leaders, will provide an overview of the who, what, why, when and how of the THJRC, reflecting on the impacts and strengths of the collaborative community in general, as well as within the specific context of COVID-19. Co-authors, representing diverse positionalities and perspectives within the THJRC, will weigh in when relevant.
Reflecting on the use of Concept Mapping as a Method for Community-Led Analysis of Talking Circles
Authors: McBeath Brittany , Franks Olivia , Delormier Treena , Périllat-Amédée Sonia , McComber Alex , Abigosis Tanager , Leafe Denise , Macaulay Ann , Lévesque Lucie
Published: March 2022

Indigenous peoples' active involvement in and ownership of research involving their communities are imperative to ensure that community values are prioritized and that research fosters self-determination of Indigenous health. To share our reflections about how concept mapping can be useful within the context of research with First Nations communities. Three First Nations communities participating in the Kahnawà:ke Schools Diabetes Prevention Project Community Mobilization Training (CMT) engaged in Concept Mapping (Kane & Trochim, 2007). Community Research Assistants provided testimonials about the process. The strengths of using concept mapping within this project align with the current literature that highlights it is very adaptable to Indigenous contexts, allows for high levels of engagement throughout the entire research process from design to dissemination, and thus strengthens ownership of the research project among community members. Concept mapping is relevant and useful for research with First Nations communities.
Nutritional management in soybean crop for high yields using organomineral fertilizers
Authors: Ferreira Luiz Leonardo , Carvalho Ivan Ricardo , Amaral Dilmo Tailan Tombini , Fernandes Marilaine Sá , Prado Roselaine Lage Fonseca , Carrijo Núbia Souza , Silva Andresley Joaquim , Loro Murilo Vieira
Published: March 2022

The objective of this work was to evaluate the performance of soybean cultivars as a function of the application of organomineral fertilizer via foliar, to obtain high yields. The study was conducted at the municipality of Mineiros-GO, Brazil. The soil is classified as neosol quartzeneic ortic typical, with medium texture. The experimental design was a 5x3 factorial, totaling 15 treatments, corresponding to five doses of Potamol Plus® (0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75 and 1 L ha-1) and 3 cultivars of (M7739, M8372 and TMG7062) in 4 replications. The data obtained was submitted to the assumptions of the statistical model, verifying the normality and homogeneity of the residual variances, as well as the additivity of the model, for these were performed single and multivariate analyzes. The analysis of variance showed that the cultivar factor was significant for all variables. Significance was also observed in the dose factor for APR, LUG, LQG, REN, LDG, GTP and GCP. Interaction between factors (C x D) occurred in APR, LUG, LDG, LQG, LTG, GTP and GCP. Potamol Plus® organomineral fertilizer applied foliar at 30 (50%) and 45 (50%) days after sowing did not increase the productive performance of soybean cultivars M7739, M8372 and TMG7062. The cultivars M7739 and TMG7062 presented high yields (yield ≥ 70 bag ha-1).
Today’s factors of user satisfaction with library services and their quality
Authors: Kazimi P. F. , Gurbanov A. I.
Published: March 2022

Library user satisfaction is traditionally related to meeting his/her information needs. For long, “user satisfaction” was considered to be a relative indicator as the libraries were established in adapted spaces in Azerbaijan. “The service management” concept put this problem on the agenda. Today, within the context of Azerbaijan economic development, the libraries and information organizations meet the world standards which makes the user satisfaction issue relevant. The authors examine the factors of user satisfaction and reveal strong and weak points of library and information activities in Azerbaijan. The study is based on SERVQUAL model. The Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) was calculated and assessed according to Laykert-а scale of 1 to 7, and the threshold index. Based on the analysis findings, ergonomic environment, provision of new information, staff expertise and openness of managment innovations were identified as the key factors of user satisfaction and service quality. The authors emphasize the importance of international standards and exeprience exchange in the area under consideration and the need for new approaches, models and assessment methods.
Оценка диаметра пузырьков и скорости потока пенообразующей смеси для их образования на сетке пеногенерирующих устройств
Authors: Чан Дык Хоан , Камлюк Андрей Николаевич , Лихоманов Алексей Олегович , Грачулин Александр Владимирович , Платонов Александр Сергеевич , Титовец Артем Федорович
Published: March 2022

Цель. Теоретически исследовать процесс образования пузырьков воздушно-механической пены на ячеистой сетке пеногенерирующих устройств. Проанализировать влияние размеров ячейки сетки, скорости пенообразующей смеси, а также физических свойств данной смеси на диаметр пузырьков воздушно-механической пены.
Методы. В процессе исследований применялись теоретические методы анализа, а также аналитический метод Феррари и формула Кардано для решения алгебраического уравнения четвертой и третьей степеней соответственно.
Результаты. Показано, что на диаметр пузырьков воздушно-механической пены влияют размеры ячейки сетки, физические свойства пенообразователя, а также скорость пенообразующей смеси. Предложен теоретический метод определения диаметра пузырька пены, образующегося на ячеистой сетке пеногенерирующего устройства. Рассчитан диаметр пенных пузырьков, образующихся на затопленном и незатопленном отверстиях сетки с размерами ячейки в диапазоне от 0,5 × 0,5 до 5,0 × 5,0 мм.
Область применения исследований. Результаты исследований могут быть применены для теоретического обоснования и разработки пеногенерирующих устройств с ячеистыми сетками.
Physiological Response to Heat Stress in Immune Phenotyped Canadian Holstein Dairy Cattle in Free-Stall and Tie-Stall Management Systems
Authors: Cartwright Shannon , Schmied J. , Livernois A. , Mallard B. A.
Published: March 2022

The climate in northern latitude countries, such as Canada, are changing twice as fast as in lower latitude countries. This has resulted in an increased frequency of hot days and longer more frequent heat waves. Canadian dairy cattle are therefore at increased risk of heat stress, especially those in management systems without the infrastructure to properly cool animals. Cattle experiencing heat stress undergo numerous physiological changes. Previous research has shown dairy cattle classified as high immune responders have lower incidence of disease. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the variation in respiration rate, rectal temperature, and rumination activity in immune phenotyped dairy cattle during a natural heat stress challenge. Additionally, the relationship between physiological response and temperature humidity index was compared between free-stall and tie-stall management systems. A total of 27 immune phenotyped (nine high, nine average and nine low) lactating dairy cattle were housed in a free-stall during the summer months for a duration of 27 days. Concurrently, two groups of six (three high and three low) immune phenotyped lactating dairy cattle were housed in a tie-stall for a duration of 12 days. Rumination was measured for the duration of the study for all cattle using SCR Heatime rumination collars. Respiration was measured using EMKA respiration bands for cattle housed in the tie-stalls, and manually [once in the morning (a.m.) and once in the afternoon (p.m.)] for cattle in free-stall management. Rectal temperature was measured using a digital thermometer twice daily (a.m. and p.m.) in both free-stall and tie-stall management systems. The temperature humidity index was recorded every 15 min in both management systems for the duration of the study. The results showed that high responders had significantly lower respiration rates compared to low responders when the temperature humidity index was high in both free-stall and tie-stall management systems, but there was no difference in rectal temperature, or rumination activity between phenotypes. Temperature humidity index values in the free-stall were significantly lower than the tie-stall. These findings increase the evidence that high immune responders are more likely to be tolerant to heat stress than low immune responders.
Ti3C2Tx MXene-Coated Electrospun PCL Conduits for Enhancing Neurite Regeneration and Angiogenesis
Authors: Nan Li-Ping , Lin Zeng , Wang Feng , Jin Xue-Han , Fang Jia-Qi , Xu Bo , Liu Shu-Hao , Zhang Fan , Wu Zhong , Zhou Zi-Fei , Chen Feng , Cao Wen-Tao , Wang Jian-Guang , Liu Jun-Jian
Published: March 2022

An electrical signal is the key basis of normal physiological function of the nerve, and the stimulation of the electric signal also plays a very special role in the repair process of nerve injury. Electric stimulation is shown to be effective in promoting axonal regeneration and myelination, thereby promoting nerve injury repair. At present, it is considered that electric conduction recovery is a key aspect of regeneration and repair of long nerve defects. Conductive neural scaffolds have attracted more and more attention due to their similar electrical properties and good biocompatibility with normal nerves. Herein, PCL and MXene-PCL nerve guidance conduits (NGCs) were prepared; their effect on nerve regeneration was evaluated in vitro and in vivo. The results show that the NGCs have good biocompatibility in vitro. Furthermore, a sciatic nerve defect model (15 mm) of SD rats was made, and then the fabricated NGCs were implanted. MXene-PCL NGCs show similar results with the autograft in the sciatic function index, electrophysiological examination, angiogenesis, and morphological nerve regeneration. It is possible that the conductive MXene-PCL NGC could transmit physiological neural electric signals, induce angiogenesis, and stimulate nerve regeneration. This paper presents a novel design of MXene-PCL NGC that could transmit self-originated electric stimulation. In the future, it can be combined with other features to promote nerve regeneration.
Biomimetic Redox-Responsive Mesoporous Organosilica Nanoparticles Enhance Cisplatin-Based Chemotherapy
Authors: Chen Fangman , Zhang Fan , Wang Yanbin , Peng Jiahui , Cao Lei , Mei Qian , Ge Mingfeng , Li Li , Chen Meiwan , Dong Wen-fei , Chang Zhimin
Published: March 2022

Cisplatin-based chemotherapy is dominated in several cancers; however, insufficient therapeutic outcomes and systemic toxicity hamper their clinical applications. Controlled release of cisplatin and reducing inactivation remains an urgent challenge to overcome. Herein, diselenide-bridged mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles (MON) coated with biomimetic cancer cell membrane were tailored for coordination responsive controlled cisplatin delivery and GSH depletion to strengthen Pt-based chemotherapy. Cisplatin-loaded MON (MON-Pt) showed high loading capacity due to robust coordination between selenium and platinum atoms and preventing premature leakage in normal tissue. MON-Pt exhibited a controlled release of activated cisplatin in response to the redox tumor microenvironment. Meanwhile, MON-Pt containing redox-responsive diselenide bonds could efficiently scavenge intracellular inactivation agents, such as GSH, to enhance Pt-based chemotherapy. 4T1 breast cancer cell membranes cloaked MON-Pt (MON-Pt@CM) performed efficient anticancer performance and low in vivo system toxicity due to long blood circulation time and high tumor accumulation benefiting from the tumor targeting and immune-invasion properties of the homologic cancer cell membrane. These results suggest a biomimetic nanocarrier to control release and reduce the inactivation of cisplatin for efficient and safe Pt-based chemotherapy by responding and regulating the tumor microenvironment.
A Study of the Effects of Tornado Translation on Wind Loading Using a Potential Flow Model
Authors: Huo Shuan , Wang Jin , Haan Fred L. , Kopp Gregory A. , Sterling Mark
Published: March 2022

This paper investigates the effects of tornado translation on pressure and overall force experienced by an airfoil subjected to tornado loading and presents a framework to reproduce the flow conditions and effects of a moving tornado. A thin symmetrical airfoil was used to explore the effects of tornado translation on a body. A panel method was used to compute the flow around an airfoil and an idealised tornado is represented using a moving vortex via unsteady potential flow. Analysis showed that the maximum overall pressure at a point was found to increase by up to 20% when the normalised translating velocity was 10% of the tangential velocity, but increases up to 60% when the normalised translating velocity is 30% of the tangential velocity. Investigation on the impact of varying airfoil thickness (Case 2) revealed that the location of the tornado has significant effect on the overall lift force. However, the overall lift force appeared to be largely insensitive to the tornado translation velocity due gross changes in pressure on either side of the airfoil cancelling each other out. Further comparison with varying airfoil sizes and distance to tornado translating path (Case 3) showed that the relative inflow and outflow angle is the primary factor affecting the lift on the airfoil. Additionally, the maximum forces on a body subjected to a moving tornado can be predicted using uniform flow providing that the appropriate range of inflow angles are known. Based on the analysis on the database of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the normalised translation speed of the recorded tornadoes across the EF scales, appears to vary from 0.25 to 0.37, with an average of 0.32 (∼18.8 m/s). Finally, the framework using uniform flow to reproduce the flow conditions which are comparable to those generated by a translating vortex simulator is proposed and discussed in detail.