bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prevention of occupational diseases of diving specialists while performing underwater works under low ambient temperatures: prospective study
Authors: Andrukh O. N. , Grachev V. A. , Saliy A. V. , Sitnikov V. P.
Published: October 2022

OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact of applying active thermal protection by diving specialists based on electric heating to ensure thermal comfort as a part of a series of measures to prevent occupational diseases while performing underwater works under low ambient temperature.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: The test evaluated the time spent by divers in the water maintaining thermal comfort without active heating and using the system of electric heating. The diver’s thermal comfort was estimated according to subjective sensations. The test was held using the diving equipment SLVI-71, SSP-М, SN-21, GVS ХС1200, SVG-200, SVC «Amphora», SVU-5/1, SVU-3 with АВМ-12к, at depth from 2 m to120 m, at a water temperature from +1° С to +16° С.

RESULTS: The test determined the compatibility of the electric heating developed system for divers with components of special diving equipment of the above types; showed the necessity of applying the elements of hands and feet’s warming as a part of the heating system; proved the positive impact of the heating system on divers in the period of maintaining thermal comfort while performing diving works, including different levels of heating power.

DISCUSSION: Diver’s hypothermia predisposes to oxygen starvation, contributes to the emergence of decompression sickness, oxygen and carbon dioxide poisoning. The average time of providing divers thermal comfort by using FEC at a water temperature from +1° С to +4° С exceeds 3,5–4,6 times the period of the diver’s staying in the water without using active heating. Using elements of hands and feet’s warming in the electric heating suit provides decrease in appearance of primary hypothermia signs of the extremities, contributing to the maintenance of the diver’s optimum heat sensation for a long time. Applying electric heating system significantly reduces the risk of hypothermia while performing diving works under low ambient temperatures and helps to prevent occupational diseases, directly or indirectly related to the impact of low ambient temperatures on the body.

CONCLUSION: The application of electric heating system for divers significantly reduces the risk of hypothermia while performing diving works under low ambient temperatures, enables to increase allowable time in water in the diving suit 3,5–4,6 times and helps to prevent occupational diseases, directly or indirectly related to the impact of low ambient temperatures on the body.
Referências e referenciais para o ensino do Basquete 3x3 da Educação Física escolar
Authors: Carvalho Brasil Douglas Vinicius , Rodrigues Gilson Santos , Paes Roberto Rodrigues
Published: October 2022

Em 2021, por ocasião dos XXXII Jogos Olímpicos, o Basquete 3x3 (B3x3) estreou como esporte olímpico. Destarte, o objetivo deste ensaio é apresentar argumentos, referenciais e referências para ensinar o B3x3 da Educação Física Escolar (EFE). A partir dos referenciais da Pedagogia do Esporte (PE) e de diferentes facilitadores, refletimos e indicamos a possibilidade de problematizar a gênese, desenvolvimento, os fundamentos e ações técnico-táticas do B3x3, os valores ético-morais do Esporte e a criação, junto aos estudantes, de normas e condutas para a prática do B3x3 da EFE de modo crítico, não limitando à reprodução do esporte olímpico na escola. Consideramos que a partir dos referenciais da PE, o B3x3 da EFE possibilita vivências e diálogos com outras práticas corporais e a problematização de questões sociais que podem contribuir com uma formação positiva, crítico-reflexiva e ampla de estudantes mediante a prática do B3x3.
Esporte para o Desenvolvimento e a Paz nas revistas acadêmicas brasileiras
Authors: Freitas Gustavo da Silva , Silva Miguel Iván Gregorio , Fernandes Daiana Viacelli , Reis Mauricio Cravo dos , Mortola Dias Thais , Saraiva Borges Deise , De Souza Rodrigues Leonardo , Cotting Teixeira Juliana , Graeff Billy
Published: October 2022

Neste artigo, realizamos uma revisão de literatura integrativa através de quatro bases de dados científicas de ampla utilização no meio acadêmico brasileiro, a partir dos descritores: “Esporte e Desenvolvimento Social”, “Projeto Social Esportivo” e “Projetos Sociais Esportivos”. Encontramos 341 artigos, os quais foram, posteriormente e de acordo com critérios de inclusão/exclusão, reduzidos a 57 trabalhos analisados. Apresentamos aqui resultados referentes às categorias “Campo de atuação”, “Ano de publicação”, “Revistas” e “Resultados da pesquisa”. A metodologia seguiu os passos sugeridos por Whittemore e Knafl (2005): (a) identificação do problema, (b) pesquisa da literatura, (c) avaliação dos dados, (d) análise dos dados e (e) apresentação. Os resultados de nossa pesquisa lidam com variações que consideramos significativas no contexto das categorias eleitas e sugerem interpretações para tais variações. Além disso, por fim, refletimos acerca dos limites de nossa pesquisa e das implicações deste trabalho para investigações futuras.
Inserção de profissionais de Educação Física no Sistema Único de Saúde
Authors: Ossoda Moura Bandeira Rodrigo , Magnago Carinne , Rodrigues Freire Filho José , Cassanho Forster Aldaísa
Published: October 2022

Este ensaio explora a configuração histórica da Educação Física (EF), destacando as suas aproximações e distanciamentos com a saúde pública, e discute os aspectos críticos da incorporação do profissional de EF no contexto do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). Inicialmente configurada como componente escolar, a EF expandiu seu campo de atuação para o Esporte/Lazer e, mais tardiamente, para a Saúde, quando as práticas corporais/atividades físicas (PC/AF) foram incorporadas por políticas públicas de saúde. Numericamente insuficientes no SUS, os profissionais de EF são formados a partir de um modelo ancorado em discursos preventistas e comportamentalistas, que desconsideram a determinação social dos processos saúde-doença. O núcleo da EF precisa transcender a prática baseada na prescrição de PC/AF sob o pretexto único de aumento do gasto energético para a prevenção e controle de doenças crônicas não transmissíveis, e os processos de formação precisam ser direcionados para a compreensão da saúde enquanto direito.
Protective effects of hyperbaric oxygen preconditioning against LPS-induced acute lung injury in rats
Authors:   Postdoctoral Research Station of Qingdao University, 266071, China, Bai Chongfeng ,   Dept. of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, No. 401 Hospital of the People’s Liberation Army, Qingdao, 266071, China, Li Tao ,   Dept. of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, No. 401 Hospital of the People’s Liberation Army, Qingdao, 266071, China, Chen Yi ,   Dept. of Medical Imaging, No. 401 Hospital of the People’s Liberation Army, Qingdao, 266071, China, Xu Tongyi ,   Dept. of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, No. 401 Hospital of the People’s Liberation Army, Qingdao, 266071, China, Wang Xiaohong ,   Dept. of Hyperbaric Medicine, No. 401 Hospital of the People’s Liberation Army, Qingdao, 266071, China, Yu Jinjian ,   Dept. of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, No. 401 Hospital of the People’s Liberation Army, Qingdao, 266071, China, Liu Xuan ,   Hospital of No. 92196 Unit of Chinese Navy, Qingdao, 266071, China, Wang Yun ,   Dept. of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, No. 401 Hospital of the People’s Liberation Army, Qingdao, 266071, China, Sun Qing ,   Dept. of Medical Imaging, No. 401 Hospital of the People’s Liberation Army, Qingdao, 266071, China
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Acute lung injury (ALI) is generally caused by oxidative damages and pulmonary overinflammations. Hyperbaric oxygen preconditioning (HBO2-PC) has been proven protective against oxidative-stress-related injuries. In this study, we investigated the effect of HBO2-PC on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced ALI in rats. Methods: Thirty-two Sprague-Dawley rats randomly assigned into Sham, HBO2-PC, ALI and HBO2-PC+ALI groups (eight in each group) were sacrificed at 12 hours after the injection of LPS. The severity of ALI in rats was assessed in terms of histopathological changes in addition to wet/dry weight ratios. The levels of tumor necrosis factor-? (TNF-?), interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-1β in serum and lung homogenates were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent and qRT-PCR assays. Activities by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), malondialdehyde (MDA), myeloperoxidase (MPO) as well as superoxide dismutase (SOD) in rat lungs were tested for neutrophil infiltration. Meanwhile the oxidative stress molecular markers nuclear factor-kappa B(NF-κB) p65 and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), together with its downstream heme-oxygenase 1 (HO-1) and NAD(P)H: quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) were also quantified. Results: HBO2-PC significantly alleviated LPS-induced ALI, lowered the lung injury scores, reduced lung water content, and reduced H2O2, MDA levels as well as MPO activity, while simultaneously improving the arterial partial oxygen pressure (PaO2) and SOD activity. Furthermore, HBO2-PC inhibited the nuclear translocation of NF-κB p65 while enhancing the nuclear translocation of Nrf2, thus upregulating HO-1 and NQO1. Conclusions: Our results suggest that HBO2-PC was potentially protective for LPS-induced ALI lungs in rats, with a presumed mechanism that suppressed NF-κB while activating Nrf2. We propose that HBO2-PC should be considered a potential therapeutic strategy against ALI in rats.
Neuronal nitric oxide inhibition attenuates the protective effect of HBO2 during cyanide poisoning
Authors:   Laboratory for Hyperbaric Medicine, Department of Anaesthesia, Centre of Head and Orthopaedics,  Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark, Hedetoft Morten ,   Hyperbaric Unit, Department of Anaesthesia, Centre of Head and Orthopaedics,  Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark, Polzik Peter ,   Laboratory for Hyperbaric Medicine, Department of Anaesthesia, Centre of Head and Orthopaedics,  Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark,   Hyperbaric Unit, Department of Anaesthesia, Centre of Head and Orthopaedics,  Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark, Olsen Niels Vidiendal ,   Department of Neuroanaesthesia, The Neuroscience Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital,  Rigshospitalet, Denmark,   Department of Biomedicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark, Hyldegaard Ole ,   Laboratory for Hyperbaric Medicine, Department of Anaesthesia, Centre of Head and Orthopaedics,  Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark,   Hyperbaric Unit, Department of Anaesthesia, Centre of Head and Orthopaedics,  Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Published: October 2022

Purpose: Experiments have shown that hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) therapy reduces cyanide-induced cerebral distress. The exact mechanism behind HBO2’s neuroprotective effect is unknown, but has been proposed to be mediated by an increased neuronal nitric oxide (NO) bioavailability, which may compete with cyanide for the active site of cytochrome oxidase in the mitochondrial respiratory chain. We hypothesized that the ameliorating effect of HBO2 is caused by an increased bioavailability of NO, which can be attenuated by injection of the selective neuronal NO synthase inhibitor, 7-nitroindazole, preceding the HBO2 procedure. Methods: A total of 41 anesthetized female Sprague-Dawley rats were allocated to four groups: 1) vehicle [1.2 ml isotonic NaCl via intra-arterial administration]; cyanide [5.4 mg/kg potassium CN (KCN) intra-arterial] + 7-nitroindazole [25 mg/kg 7-nitroindazole via intraperitoneal injection]; cyanide+7-nitroindazole + HBO2 [284 kPa for 90 minutes]; cyanide + 7-nitroindazole + normobaric oxygen [101.3 kPa for 90 minutes]. Cerebral interstitial lactate, glucose, glycerol and pyruvate were evaluated by means of microdialysis. Results: HBO2 during inhibition of nNOS worsened cerebral metabolism compared to both solely CN-intoxicated animals and normobaric oxygen-treated animals. This was indicated by elevated lactate (in mM; 0.85 vs. 0.63 and 0.42, P=0.006 and P<0.001, respectively), glycerol (in mM; 46 vs. 17 and 14, both P<0.001), glucose (in mM; 0.58 vs. 0.31 and 0.32, both P<0.001). Conclusions: The results indicate that a specific nNOS inhibition offsets the ameliorating effect of HBO2 during cerebral CN intoxication. However, other factors might contribute to this neuroprotective effect as well.
Applying 3D Human Hand Pose Estimation to Teleoperation
Authors: Ma Siwei , Li Rui , Lu Haopeng , Liu Zhenyu
Published: October 2022

3D human hand pose estimation from visual data has received an
increasing amount of attention, and the availability of low-cost depth
cameras gives a great impetus to the development of this field. Nearly
all recent hand pose estimation methods are oriented towards unified
evaluation criteria defined by popular public benchmark datasets: the
ultimate goal is to reduce the estimation error. However, the fact is
that there exists a gap between human hand pose estimation and its
applications. It is unclear how to recover global and local degrees of
freedom from a set of structural hand joints, which is a necessary
condition to apply human hand pose estimation to teleoperation, i.e.,
mapping estimated human hand poses at the master side to robotic hand
poses at the slave side. Conventional teleoperation systems are
implemented with the aid of a data glove or essentially built on gesture
recognition. These solutions are inferior to vision-based hand pose
estimation in offering an easy-to-use and natural human-robot
interaction interface. In this paper, we propose three methods to
teleoperate robotic hands by 3D vision-based human hand pose estimation.
The feasibility of the three methods is tested in a simulated
environment.
Implementation of Shareholder Activism by Minority Investors in light of the Mauritius Companies Act 2001
Authors: Beebeejaun Ambareen
Published: October 2022

Shareholder activism is gaining popularity across the globe especially
in today’s context where the option of giving up and selling shares to
exit the company has become obsolete. Hence, the purpose of this
research is two-fold, firstly to assess the concept of shareholder
activism under the Mauritian Companies Act 2001 which sets out tools for
investors to make the management of a company aware of their concerns
and to dynamically participate in the decision-making process. Secondly,
this study aims at investigating the extent to which the minority
shareholders of companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius
adopt and make use of the various tools of activism. Methodology To
achieve these objectives, this study will adopt the qualitative and
quantitative research methods. Primary data will be collected by
conducting a survey on directors of listed companies to figure out the
extent of shareholder activism implemented by the minority investors
while secondary data will be collected through a qualitative legal,
document and content analysis to scrutinise regulatory provisions and
existing literature on the researched topic.
Some new uncertain sequences using generalized ∆-operator
Authors: Fathima Dowlath
Published: October 2022

Liu in 2007 has introduced the theory of uncertainty
[[20]](#ref-0020). The structure of the present paper is to
define some new type of generalized ∆- operator on this theory of
uncertainty by employing the notion of sequence spaces. Some basic
structures will be computed. Also, some sharp inclusion relations with
counter examples concerning to the newly constructed spaces of this
paper will be computed. Mathematical Subject Classification
2010: 46A45; 60F17.
A wide input range, external capacitor-less LDO with fast transient response
Authors: Gao Mali , Cai Xiaowu , Yan Weiwei , Zhao Haitao , Xia Ruirui , Gao Yuexin
Published: October 2022

A high-voltage, external capacitor-less low-dropout regulator (HVLDO)
with a transient enhancement loop is presented in this work. The
proposed HVLDO is designed with high withstand voltage LDMOS transistors
and a transient enhancement loop is proposed to properly inject or sink
current to/from the gate and output nodes of the power transistors to
achieve fast transient response under wide load range conditions and
high stability. This HVLDO is fabricated in 0.5 μm SOI BCD process with
an active area of 0.29 mm2. It operates over an input voltage range of
5.2 to 20 V, provides an output voltage of 5 V and a maximum load of 100
mA, while supporting load capacitances from 0 pF to 1 μF. Measurements
show that this design has a line regulation of 0.88 mV/V and a load
regulation of 0.22 mV/mA. The proposed HVLDO features fast line
transient response of 60/20 mV@9.8 V/µs, fast load transient response of
30/70 mV@100 mA/µs, and recovery time of 2 µs without external
capacitors. Compared with the prior art, this work achieves the best
transient FOM of 12.19 fs.
Therapeutic Potential of Trichosanthes Dioica Plant (Pointed Gourd) – A Review
Authors: Vyas Ananya , Sharma Bhartendu
Published: October 2022

Trichosanthes dioica, also referred as “Sespadula” in English and
“Parwal” in Hindi, is found abundantly throughout India. T. dioica
leaf juice is used as a febrifuge, tonic in alopecia, and in subacute
liver enlargement instances. Leaf and fruit remedies for drunkenness and
jaundice are mentioned in the Charaka Samhita. The immature fruits are
eaten fried and as dorma with roe stuffing, as well as used as a
vegetable in soup, stew, curry, and sweet dishes. Apart from the fruits,
other parts of the plant, such as the leaves and tender shoots, have
been used in traditional medicine since ancient times. When shade-dried
fruits were mixed in the food of nondiabetic animals, specific medicinal
properties such as hypocholesterolemic, hypoglyceridimic were
discovered. Its seeds and leaves have recently been discovered to be
anti-diabetic agents. Numerous pharmaceutical studies have scientific
research on several T. dioica components, but some other historically
significant therapeutic uses are also up till now scientifically
unproven. The plant can be used as an anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer,
hypolipidemic, cardiotonic, diuretic, ulcer-preventive, antidiabetic
etc. The plant shows good antioxidant activity. The different chemical
components that are present in the plant are vitamin A, vitamin C,
tannins, saponins, alkaloids, peptides, tetra and pentacyclic
triterpenes, etc. The present review describes about the various parts
of the plant which can be used for the research, the different
phytochemicals present in the plant and pharmacological activity of the
plant. Keywords: Trichosanthes dioica, Cucurbitaceae, Hepatoprotective,
Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant.
Creating a Culture of Transdisciplinary Learning in STEAM Education for K-12 Students
Authors: Ertas Atila
Published: October 2022

This paper presents an understanding of transdisciplinary education for K-12 STEAM students. Following four main transdisciplinary elements that can be exposed in the K-12 STEAM education curriculum were briefly explained: (1) attitudes of being transdisciplinarity, (2) transdisciplinary research aptitudes, (3) transdisciplinary thinking skills, (4) transdisciplinary integrated K-12 curriculum. The proposed transdisciplinary Innovation Platform (TIP) facilitates TD integration of science, art, math, social studies, technology, engineering, computational science, tools, and knowledge to meet the diverse needs of young students were also presented.
Profound sensitivity of the liver to the direct effect of insulin allows peripheral insulin delivery to normalize hepatic but not muscle glucose uptake in the healthy dog
Authors: Kraft Guillaume , Coate Katie C. , Smith Marta , Farmer Ben , Scott Melanie , Hastings Jon , Cherrington Alan D. , Edgerton Dale S.
Published: October 2022

Endogenous insulin secretion is a key regulator of postprandial hepatic glucose metabolism, but this process is dysregulated in diabetes. Subcutaneous insulin delivery alters normal insulin distribution, causing relative hepatic insulin deficiency and peripheral hyperinsulinemia, a major risk factor for metabolic disease. Our aim was to determine whether insulin’s direct effect on the liver is preeminent even when insulin is given into a peripheral vein. Postprandial-like conditions were created (hyperinsulinemia, hyperglycemia, and a positive portal vein to arterial glucose gradient) in healthy dogs. Peripheral (leg vein) insulin infusion elevated arterial and hepatic levels 8 and 2.8-fold, respectively. In one group, insulin’s full effects were allowed. In another, insulin’s indirect hepatic effects were blocked with the infusion of triglyceride, glucagon, and inhibitors of brain insulin action (intracerebroventricular) to prevent decreases in plasma free fatty acids and glucagon, while blocking increased hypothalamic insulin signaling. Despite peripheral insulin delivery the liver retained its full ability to store glucose, even when insulin’s peripheral effects were blocked, whereas muscle glucose uptake markedly increased, creating an aberrant distribution of glucose disposal between liver and muscle. Thus, the healthy liver’s striking sensitivity to direct insulin action can overcome the effect of relative hepatic insulin deficiency, whereas excess insulin in the periphery produces metabolic abnormalities in non-hepatic tissues.
Evaluación de las características fisicoquímicas del mango, madurado artificialmente con acetiluro de calcio
Authors: Tuárez-García Diego , Erazo-Solórzano Cyntia , Vera-Chang Jaime , Solórzano-Menéndez Martín , Vásquez-Cortez Luis , Alvarado-Vásquez Kerly
Published: October 2022

El uso y aplicación de agentes artificiales de maduración de bajo costo es común entre productores y comerciantes, porque los resultados obtenidos son aceptables. Sin embargo, por falta de metodología, son empleados en dosis desproporcionadas, sin prever la implicación que tiene sobre características propias de la fruta. El objetivo principal de esta investigación es evaluar las propiedades fisicoquímicas en dos variedades de mango (Mangifera indica), Tommy Atkins y Kent, sometidos a maduración artificial con un agente químico (acetiluro de calcio CaC2). Se utilizaron dos variedades de mango en estado de madurez fisiológica uniforme, y se relacionaron con tres dosis del agente de maduración. Posteriormente, se acondicionaron las frutas en cajas de madera, donde se monitoreó el tiempo, la temperatura y humedad. Las variables analizadas son Brix, pH, humedad, energía, proteína, acidez, textura, y fibra. Los resultados conseguidos resaltan que, independientemente de la diversidad, tanto en límites físicos como en límites químicos de la fruta, se destacaron los que fueron sometidos a la dosis de 10 g/kg de fruta por un periodo 48 horas de exposición en un ambiente cerrado herméticamente, con control de temperatura entre los 27,7 °C y humedad relativa ambiental del el 90 %. Es fundamental resaltar que se aceleró el tiempo de maduración de la fruta en dos días, de acuerdo con la dosificación empleada.
Articulate Detroit: Visualizing Environments with Augmented Reality
Authors: Greene Jacob , Jones Madison ,   University of Rhode Island
Published: October 2022

An Augmented Reality walking tour of Woodward Avenue. Web text published in Computers and Composition Online.
The Opinions of Turkish Civil Servant Employees with Disability and Their Working Experience
Authors: Ataman Safa A. , Karaaslan Özcan , Kösretaş Barış , Yavuz Mehmet
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this study was to explore the opinions of civil servant employees with disabilities on their professional context of the study, main research aims/questions. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 participants. In the study, a voice recorder was used to record answers to questions in the interview form, information form, and questions in the information form for collecting data. The researcher developed an information form to acquire demographic information on the participants, including gender, disability type and experience. Descriptive techniques were used to analyze their opinions. The three major themes of the current study emerged during the interviews with the participants. The results are presented in relation to the aims of the study under three central themes: views about the working environment, perspectives of the profession, and environmental perspectives of individual with disabilities and professions. Participants stated that they have work overload, needs of improvement on physical conditions, are not employed according to their education and disability, and encounter negative attitude from colleagues and managers. It is recommended that future studies compare the private and public sectors as well as examine the differences between working as a laborer in the civil service and as a covenanted employee. It is also recommended that gender equality be examined among employees who have disabilities.
Çevrilmiş Öğrenme Modelinin Başlangıç Düzeyi Piyano Eğitimine Etkisine Yönelik Öğrenci Görüşleri
Authors: Topalak Şefika
Published: October 2022

Bu araştırma çevrilmiş öğrenme modelinin başlangıç seviyesi piyano öğretimindeki etkililiğine yönelik öğrenci görüşlerinin belirlenmesi amacı ile yapılmıştır. Çalışma nitel araştırma yöntemi ile yürütülmüştür. Çalışma grubu amaçlı örnekleme yöntemi ile 2015-2016 eğitim-öğretim yılında KTÜ Fatih Eğitim Fakültesinde Güzel Sanatlar Eğitimi Bölümü Müzik Öğretmenliği Anabilim Dalında 1. sınıfta öğrenim görmeye başlamış ve daha önce hiç piyano eğitimi almamış üç öğrenciden oluşmuştur. Çevrilmiş öğrenme modeline uygun olarak geliştirilmiş olan bir piyano öğretim programı katılımcılara sekiz hafta süresince uygulanmış ardından yarı yapılandırılmış mülakat yoluyla ulaşılan veriler içerik analizine tabi tutularak sonuçlandırılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda katılımcıların çevrilmiş öğrenme modeline ilişkin olarak en çok akıllarında kalanları, video desteği, çevrimiçi destek, derse ilişkin kaygıyı azaltma, olarak ifade ettikleri belirlenmiştir. Modelin avantajlarına yönelik ise WhatsApp görüşmelerini belirttikleri, modelin, unutmayı önlediğini, bireysel hızda öğrenme sağladığını, daha çok uygulama yapma fırsatı sunduğunu düşündükleri tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca samimiyet hissettirdiği, katılımcılarda kaygıyı azalttığı, öğrenci-öğretmen etkileşimini arttırdığı, aktif öğrenme sağladığı, öğrenmeyi daha etkin hale getirdiğini düşündükleri bulgularına ulaşılmıştır.
Describing a complex primary health care population to support future decision support initiatives
Authors: Kueper Jacqueline K , Rayner Jennifer , Zwarenstein Merrick , Lizotte Daniel
Published: October 2022

IntroductionDeveloping decision support tools using data from a health care organization, to support care within that organization, is a promising paradigm to improve care delivery and population health. Descriptive epidemiology may be a valuable supplement to stakeholder input towards selection of potential initiatives and to inform methodological decisions throughout tool development. We additionally propose that to properly characterize complex populations in large-scale descriptive studies, both simple statistical and machine learning techniques can be useful.
ObjectiveTo describe sociodemographic, clinical, and health care use characteristics of primary care clients served by the Alliance for Healthier Communities, which provides team-based primary health care through Community Health Centres (CHCs) across Ontario, Canada.
MethodsWe used electronic health record data from adult ongoing primary care clients served by CHCs in 2009-2019. We performed traditional table-based summaries for each characteristic; and applied three unsupervised learning techniques to explore patterns of common condition co-occurrence, care provider teams, and care frequency.
ResultsThere were 221,047 eligible clients. Sociodemographics: We described 13 characteristics, stratified by CHC type and client multimorbidity status. Clinical characteristics: Eleven-year prevalence of 24 investigated conditions ranged from 1% (Hepatitis C) to 63% (chronic musculoskeletal problem) with non-uniform risk across the care history; multimorbidity was common (81%) with variable co-occurrence patterns. Health care use characteristics: Most care was provided by physician and nursing providers, with heterogeneous combinations of other provider types. A subset of clients had many issues addressed within single-visits and there was within- and between-client variability in care frequency. In addition to substantive findings, we discuss methodological considerations for future decision support initiatives.
ConclusionsWe demonstrated the use of methods from statistics and machine learning, applied with an epidemiological lens, to provide an overview of a complex primary care population and lay a foundation for stakeholder engagement and decision support tool development.
Perancangan Pengendali Temperatur pada Alat Pengering Makanan Berbasis IoT
Authors: Nita Nurdiana  , Abdul Azis  , Perawati Perawati
Published: October 2022

The manual drying process in sunlight is not always possible, especially in the case of cloudy weather  and rain. Technological advances, especially in the field of control systems, have made it possible to perform  manual tasks automatically. This dryer control design is designed to facilitate the drying process so that the food  drying process can be carried out at any time. Application of laboratory experimental methods in hardware and  software design. This tool uses the esp32 microcontroller as a dht22 sensor controller to detect temperature and  humidity. From the results of the tests performed, the dht22 sensor can record the temperature and humidity  according to the specified settings. It can be controlled manually or automatically during the development of this  tool. It takes 1 hour and 25 minutes to reduce the water content of 1 kg of rice from 30% to 60.9% of the original  water content. It is expected that this tool will be able to dry foods that originally took a long time to dry by hand  in a short time.

 

Intisari — Proses pengeringan manual menggunakan sinar matahari tidak selalu memungkinkan, terutama  saat mendung atau hujan. Kemajuan teknologi, terutama di bidang sistem kontrol, memungkinkan untuk  melakukan tugas manual secara otomatis. Perancangan pengendali pengering ini dirancang untuk  memudahkan proses pengeringan sehingga proses pengeringan makanan dapat dilakukan setiap saat.  Penerapan metode eksperimen laboratorium dalam perancangan perangkat keras dan perangkat lunak. Alat  ini menggunakan mikrokontroler esp32 sebagai pengendali dan sensor dht22 untuk mendeteksi temperatur dan kelembaban dimana pengaturan temperatur dan kelembaban dapat dilakukan secara manual atau  otomatis. Dari hasil pengujian yang dilakukan, sensor dht22 dapat mendeteksi temperatur dan kelembaban  sesuai dengan pengaturan yang ditentukan. Dibutuhkan waktu 1 jam 25 menit untuk menurunkan kadar air  1 kg padi dari 30% kadar air awal menjadi 60,9%. Dengan alat ini, diharapkan makanan yang semula  membutuhkan waktu lama untuk dikeringkan secara manual dapat dikeringkan dalam waktu yang singkat.
Rancang Bangun Alat Pengering Pakaian Menggunakan Metode Fuzzy Logic
Authors: Tiya Adita Oktavia
Published: October 2022

Perubahan iklim dan pemanasan global dapat mengakibatkan terjadinya perubahan kondisi cuaca yang tidak menentu berkaitan dengan hal tersebut maka manusia membutuhkan alat pengering pakaian otomatis untuk membantu dalam proses pengeringan pakaian ketika musim hujan. Pada penelitian ini dibuat alat pengering pakaian menggunakan metode fuzzy logic yang terdiri dari sensor DHT22 dan sensor load cell 5 kg. Input kendali logika fuzzy adalah kelembaban dan suhu udara di dalam lemari pengering. Output yang dihasilkan oleh kendali fuzzy logic berupa sinyal untuk mengendalikan motor fan dan heater. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa pada kondisi kelembaban kering 20% dan suhu dingin 15 maka heater akan off dan motor fan akan on. Heater dan motor fan akan on ketika kelembaban mencapai kondisi lembab 25 dengan kondisi suhu sejuk 35 sedangkan heater dan motor fan akan off secara bersamaan ketika kondisi kelembaban kering 29 dengan kondisi suhu panas 35. Pengeringan dengan alat pengering membutuhkan rata-rata waktu 204 menit sedangkan proses pengeringan secara konvensional membutuhkan rata-rata waktu 390 menit, sehingga dapat disimpulkan tingkat keberhasilan pada perancangan adalah100.
Sistem Pengendalian Kecepatan Dua Motor Brushless DC (BLDC) dengan Nine Switch Inverter Menggunakan Metode PWM
Authors: Harahap Charles R.
Published: October 2022

Abstract — Two three phase inverters which consists of 12 switches are generally required to control two brushless DC Motors, which are complicated and inefficient to control them. One inverter has 6 switches. This research develops controlling of two brushless DC Motors using nine switch inverters with Pulse Width Modulation method. Nine switch inverter needs PWM for controlling frequency and voltage. Arduino is used to generate PWM in this research.  Nine switch inverters are used to convert DC voltage to AC Voltage because of BLDC needs AC Voltage to drive the rotor of motors. In controlling two BLDC Motors, it includes switching control using PWM, to adjust the input frequency which then results in the effect of frequency on the voltage, current, speed of two BLDC Motors and torque. The test of this controller consists of the condition of the motor with and without load. The test results show that the speed of two BLDC motors can be controlled simultaneously with nine switch inverters by adjusting the input frequency.

Keywords— two brushless DC motors, nine switch inverter, pulse width modulation (PWM), Arduino, Simulink Matlab
Dialectics of Religion and Culture
Authors: Firmansyah Lalu Muhammad Ridho , Efendi Faizal
Published: October 2022

This article explains about the religion as the guidance for the people who live in this world that has cultural value in themselves. The human has the culture as creatures, ethics and feelings in conducting the interaction with the God, the other people, and with the nature. Religion and culture have been united in social-religion life in Indonesia. This study ahs purpose to describe the dialectical relation between Islam and local culture in Sasak ethnic that exist in Lombok island by using strategy approach socio-anthropology. This study will elaborate on dialectical Islam and culture and the practicality of religion and culture as the contextual  that based on the customs as the effort as maintenance the great value to align the religion life moderatly based on the value of faith that has been as the mutual agreement.
Using a multi–stage progressive sales plan as a tool to improve the efficiency of managers
Authors: Usenko Y. G.
Published: October 2022

Profit growth is considered an economically justified indicator of business success. In conditions of high competition of goods and services of small and medium–sized businesses, the sales department acts as a key component that ensures the sale of products and, accordingly, determines the profitability of the company. The creation of methodological tools to improve the efficiency of the sales department is a popular applied task of modern scientific research.

The article is devoted to the problem of improving the efficiency of the sales department. The author states that the creation of a progressive plan allows you to increase sales. The purpose of the article is to describe the author’s methodology for using a multi&stage progressive sales plan as an effective tool for improving the efficiency of managers. The novelty of the research lies in the development of a multi–component comprehensive sales plan that allows to increase the company’s profit by creating conditions for the formation of sustainable motivation of managers.
Psychometric Proprieties of a Romanian Inventory (ETPduo) Designed to Assess Personality Disorders Based on the DSM-5 and the ICD-10: Evidence for Reliability and Validity in Nonclinical Samples
Authors:   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Toma Cozma 3, 700554 Iasi, Romania., CONSTANTIN Ticu , NICUȚĂ Elena G. ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Toma Cozma 3, 700554 Iasi, Romania.
Published: October 2022

The aim of the present research was to assess the psychometric proprieties of the ETPduo questionnaire (Romanian acronym for Evaluation of Personality Disorders), a new instrument designed to measure personality disorders based on two official classifying systems – the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (fifth edition) and the International Classification of Diseases (tenth edition). In Study 1a (N = 1,536) and 1b (N = 267), we sought to evaluate the internal consistency and test-retest reliability of the ETPduo questionnaire, as well as the unidimensionality of the instrument’s scales. Results showed that the scales have very good reliability and acceptable temporal stability. Confirmatory factor analyses generally indicated that the questionnaire’s scales are unidimensional and very few poorly loading items were identified. In Study 2 (N = 746), we aimed to assess the construct validity of the ETPduo questionnaire, by correlating the scores on the instrument with two other measures designed to assess normal and pathological personality traits. Results were mostly in line with our expectations. The two studies suggest that ETPduo is a reliable and valid measure of personality disorders. However, further validation of the instrument on a clinical sample is required.
"Guest Editorial Place Attachment during Territorial Development Challenges "
Authors:   Adam Mickiewicz University, Faculty of Geographical and Geological Sciences, Institute of Physical Geography and Environmental Planning, Department of Environmental Remote Sensing and Soil Science, Poznań, POLAND, MARKUSZEWSKA Iwona , ILOVAN Oana-Ramona ,   Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Geography, Department of Regional Geography and Territorial Planning, Territorial Identities and Development Research Centre, Cluj-Napoca, ROMANIA
Published: October 2022

Place is a holistic entity defined by meanings, spatial features, and attachments. The richness of meaning is considered in specific spatial and historical/cultural contexts and place, as the object of attachment, is a nurturing space. The articles in this Special Issue discuss how people create places through their diverse experiences, they show what theoretical and empirical information can help understand present attachments to community and places. In addition, these contributions underline that social and economic practices create meanings, validate identities and enable the construction of attachment, as they imply continuity with the past. As such, meanings and intentions, as well as people’s behaviours make up place and attachment to place, especially during territorial development challenges, both in historical time and at present. Out of the two main approaches to study place attachment – one supported by Psychology, with focus on the individuals and their emotions, and the other endorsed by Geography, with focus on place and its meanings – this Special Issue explores the latter, showing that research on the meanings of places should be added to the study of the strength of bonds between people and places in order to understand place attachment and its production.
Israeli post-primariy teacher`s attitudes towards teaching mathematics
Authors:   Babes-Bolyai University (Romania), Alzhraa School-Arraba (Israel), Asli Abdallah
Published: October 2022

Attitudes of teachers towards teaching mathematics and the anxiety that accompanies mathematics teaching are well known in the literature as important factors that influence pupils’ attitude towards mathematics and their mathematical achievement. It is important to note that most of the research done in this subject has examined the attitudes of teachers and students in primary schools. The purpose of this study is to investigate the attitude towards teaching mathematics of mathematics teachers in post primary schools in Israel.The research was conducted in 2021 in Israel. The participants are 221 mathematics teachers from post primary schools. The research instrument was a questionnaire developed for this study based on the scientific literature and aimed to find out teachers’ attitudes towards teaching mathematics and applications of Mathematics in other disciplines. The results show that majority of the teachers have high level of positive attitudes towards teaching mathematics, but there are also teachers whose attitudes need to be developed. Teachers with little experience and young age feel more anxiety in teaching mathematics. As well as teachers that feel anxiety have less support and less innovation in teaching mathematics. It is surprising that there are no correlations and connections between anxiety and confident and enjoyment in teaching mathematics.
Multiple Types of AI and Their Performance in Video Games
Authors:   Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania., Prăjescu Iulian , Călin Alina Delia ,   Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Email: alina.calin@ubbcluj.ro.
Published: October 2022

"In this article, we present a comparative study of Artificial Intelligence training methods, in the context of a racing video game. The algorithms Proximal Policy Policy Optimization (PPO), Generative Adversarial Imitation Learning (GAIL) and Behavioral Cloning (BC), present in the Machine Learning Agents (ML-Agents) toolkit have been used in several scenarios. We measured their learning capability and performance in terms of speed, correct level traversal, number of training steps required and we explored ways to improve their performance. These algorithms prove to be suitable for racing games and the toolkit is highly accessible within the ML-Agents toolkit. Keywords and phrases: racing game, PPO, GAIL, behavioral cloning, AI in games. "
Model rozmyty filtracji membranowej
Authors: Tomasik Marcin
Published: October 2022

Zaprezentowano metodykę modelowania matematycznego oraz rozmyty model procesu filtracji membranowej emulsji chłodząco-smarującej elementy robocze prasy tłoczącej opakowania dla produktów rolno-spożywczych. Modelowanie za pomocą równań różniczkowych, kiedy na membranie powstaje warstwa nieodwracalna i stopniowo zanika strumień permeatu, jest nieskuteczne. Wymagałoby ono długiego czasu obliczeń oraz liczbę wolnych parametrów, które trzeba wyznaczyć doświadczalnie. W niniejszej pracy jako rozwiązanie alternatywne zaproponowano modelowanie rozmyte. Wykorzystuje ono wiedzę eksperta procesu, czyli osób obsługujących proces oraz wyniki badań eksperymentalnych.
Niektóre biologiczne skutki obciążeń statycznych pojedynczych ziarniaków nieoplewionego oraz oplewionego jęczmienia
Authors: Sadowska Urszula
Published: October 2022

Badania prowadzono w latach 2001–2003 w Mydlnikach koło Krakowa. Dotyczyły one określenia odporności na obciążenia ziarniaków jęczmienia poprzez pomiar siły w chwili pojawienia się mikrouszkodzeń. Badaniom poddano ziarniaki jęczmienia nieoplewionego odmiany Rastik oraz oplewionego odmiany Bies, pochodzące z poletek o zróżnicowanej gęstoci wysiewu. Uszkodzone ziarniaki poddawano kiełkowaniu, określając wstępną i końcową zdolność kiełkowania. Porównano wyniki kiełkowania ziarniaków uszkodzonych z nieuszkodzonymi. Stwierdzono mniejszą odporność ziarniaków jęczmienia nieoplewionego na uszkodzenia w porównaniu z ziarniakami oplewionymi, niezależnie od zastosowanej gęstości wysiewu, a także obniżonych wartości parametrów kiełkowania pod wpływem obciążeń statycznych.
Wybrane techniki zamrażania a zawartość olejków eterycznych w niektórych warzywach przyprawowych
Authors: Góral Dariusz , Kluza Franciszek
Published: October 2022

W pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań dotyczące kształtowania się zawartości olejków eterycznych czosnku, chrzanu, pora, cebuli i selera naciowego poddawanych zamrażaniu dwiema zróżnicowanymi technikami i rozmrażaniu w warunkach konwekcji swobodnej w powietrzu. Ogólną zawartość olejków eterycznych oznaczano przy użyciu aparatu Derynga, metodą II. W wyniku przeprowadzonych badań stwierdzono ubytek olejków w zamrażanym czosnku, a ich przyrost w zamrażanym chrzanie, w stosunku do surowca niepoddanego obróbce. W przypadku zamrażania cebuli, pora i selera naciowegonie odnotowano istotnych zmian w poziomie olejków zawartych w tych warzywach.
Wykorzystanie specjalistycznych programów komputerowych i Internetu w gospodarstawch rolnych
Authors: Borusiewicz Andrzej
Published: October 2022

Badania miały na celu sprawdzenie, w jakim stopniu rolnicy znają obsługę komputera, korzystają ze specjalistycznych rolniczych programów komputerowych i Internetu w procesie produkcyjnym w gospodarstwie rolnym oraz określenia znajomości tych aplikacji. Badania przeprowadzano wśród 110 gospodarstw rolnych. Wśród ankietowanych rolników 70% posiadało komputer, a 62% spośród nich – podłączenie do Internetu. Większość rolników twierdzi, że Internet jest wiarygodnym, przydatnym źródłem informacji, 36% korzysta z niego codziennie. Pomimo że tylko 22% rolników posiada specjalistyczne programy komputerowe, zdecydowana większość (80%) uważa, że są one potrzebne w prowadzeniu gospodarstwa rolnego, wskazując też, jaki rodzaj oprogramowania byłby im przydatny.
Antecedents of Employee Performance on the Media Nusantara Citra Group Television Station
Authors: Sadat Fauzan , Nilasari B. Medina
Published: October 2022

This study aims to analyze the effect of Transformational Leadership, Compensation, Organizational Culture on Employee Performance mediated by Job Satisfaction. The data used in this study is primary data taken through the distribution of questionnaires using a purposive sampling method involving employees of the television industry in the MNC group as many as 200 respondents. The analytical tool in this study is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using AMOS version 21. The results of this study found that Transformational Leadership, Compensation, Organizational Culture have an influence on Employee Performance and also on Job Satisfaction. In the next result, Job Satisfaction can mediate Transformational Leadership on Employee Performance, Compensation on Employee Performance and Organizational Culture on Employee Performance. From the results of this study, it is suggested to the manager to maintain the level of Employee Performance by increasing the leadership spirit and creating a healthy organization accompanied by employee welfare, so that employees will feel satisfied in carrying out their work.