bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Environmental life cycle assessment of an integrated biosolids microsieving-drying-gasification pilot plant from WWTP
Authors: Fernández-Gutiérrez David , Manali Anthoula , Tsamoutsoglou Konstantinos , Gikas Petros , Guillén Andrés Lara
Published: July 2023

Background: The daily use of water causes its degradation and must be reclaimed to protect the environment. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) have environmental burdens associated with energy consumption and sludge management. These burdens are linked, for instance, to energy consumption and sludge management. To diminish the environmental impact of the WWTPs, solutions like the developed one in the LIFE B2E4sustainable-WWTP project (B2E) arose. The B2E solution seeks to decrease some of the WWTP burdens by managing
in situ the sludge generated in the WWTP through a gasification stage, valorising the syngas obtained in a cogeneration engine to produce both thermal and electrical energy. This reduces both the environmental impacts and costs derived from the sludge treatment by an external entity, being a self-sustainable solution in terms of energy. The B2E solution is designed for midsize WWTPs (10,000 and 100,000 PE), the majority of the European WWTPs.
Methods: The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) was selected to evaluate the environmental performance of the B2E system. Six impact categories were analysed under the environmental footprint methodology (EF 3.0): climate change, freshwater ecotoxicity, freshwater eutrophication, human toxicity (cancer and non-cancer) and resource use (fossils).
To check if the B2E solution reduced the environmental burdens,
a comparison with a baseline (BS) system, typically implemented in midsize WWTPs, was performed.
Results: The B2E system showed an environmental improvement compared to the BS in the six studied impact categories. The largest difference was observed in both human toxicity (cancer and non-cancer) impact categories. Their impacts were 99% lower compared to the BS. The reduction of the environmental impact for the rest of the categories ranged between 19% and 48%.
Conclusions: These results demonstrate from an environmental point of view that the B2E system has the potential to be implemented in midsize WWTPs in the near future. However, the technology should confirm these results under an operational environment to test the whole system by obtaining only representative primary data, which would enable future implementation strategies towards more efficient and sustainable WWTPs.
A case reported with 46, XX testicular disorders of sexual development and its possible association with dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumour
Authors: Furqan Saira , Muhammad Waleed  , Arif Maan Soban , Sumera Batool  , Naeemul Haque
Published: July 2023

The main factor determining differentiation of bipotential gonads into testes or ovaries is the presence or absence of SRY (sex-determining region on Y chromosome) gene. De la Chapelle syndrome is a chromosomal anomaly with chromosomal makeup of a female (46, XX) and phenotypic presentation of a male. Previously known as XX sex reversal, it is now called 46, XX testicular disorders of sexual development (DSD). Although rare, it presents as a major chromosomal anomaly, with SRY gene crossover proposed as an underlying aetiology in most patients.
We report the case of a 25-year-old male who presented with infertility and was diagnosed with De 46, XX testicular DSD. He has a previous history of resected dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumour (DNT). The differential diagnosis of 46, XX DSD and possible association/coincidental finding of DNT have been discussed.
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Hamstring tightness among individuals with neck and low back pain: a cross-sectional study in a public sector institute of Karachi
Authors: Perveen Abida , Ali Syed Shahzad , Ahmed Mirza Baig Aftab
Published: July 2023

Objective: To determine the frequency of hamstring tightness and its impact among patients with chronic neck and low-back pain.
Method: The analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted at the outpatient department of the Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Karachi, from September 10, 2021, to January 31, 2022, and comprised patients of either gender aged 18-40 years with non-specific cervical and lumbar pain for more than 3 months. The participants were divided into 2 groups. Group A included those with chronic neck pain and group B included participants with chronic low-back pain. Clinical assessment was done to measure hamstring tightness and pain by using the active knee extension test and the visual analogue scale, respectively. Data was analysed using SPSS 24.
Results: Out of 104 participants, there were 52(50%) males and as many females. The overall mean age was 28.155.10years. There were 52(50%) subjects in each of the two groups. Hamstring tightness was found in 73(70.2%) subjects. Patients with chronic low-back pain reported more tightness of hamstring muscle 38(73.1%) than those with chronic neck pain 35(67.3%) (p>0.05).
Conclusion: Hamstring tightness was frequent among patients with chronic neck pain and low-back pain though not significantly.
Key Words: Lumbar, Muscle, Neck pain, Pain intensity.
Effect of texting and handwriting on hand-grip and key-pinch strength among female-collegiate students: randomized controlled trial
Authors: El-gohary Tarek Mohamed Fathi , Marwan Mahmoud Aljohani
Published: July 2023

Objectives: To evaluate immediate and long-term effect of texting or handwriting on hand-grip and key-pinch strength among healthy female students.
Method: The single-blind, randomised controlled trial was conducted between February and April 2021 after approval from the ethics review committee of the College of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, Taibah University, Saudi Arabia, and comprised female Physio Therapy students aged 19-23 years who were right-hand dominant and had normal body mass index. The subjects used smartphones and electronic gadgets for >2hrs daily, writing more than 10min/day. They were randomised using sealed envelopes into five groups. Group A practised 10min texting, group B 15min texting, group C 10min writing, group D 15min writing, and group E used the phones only for talking or watching, with no texting or writing, and was taken as the control group. Hand-grip strength and key- pinch strength were assessed one minute before starting, and within one minute after having finished the assigned hand activity. All measurements were recorded in the sitting position using a single hand-grip dynamometer. Data was analysed using SPSS 23.
Results: Of the 65 individuals assessed, 60(92.3%) were initially enrolled, but the study was finished by 50(83.3%) subjects with a mean age of 20.88±0.98 years and mean body mass index 20.8±2.30kg/m2. There were 12(24%) subjects in group A, 7(14%) in group B, 12(24%) in group C, 10(20%) in group D and 9(18%) in group E. The association of the time-based groups with hand-grip and key-pinch strength was not significant (p>0.05).
Conclusions: Texting and handwriting did not have any significant immediate effect on hand-grip or key-pinch strength.
Clinical Trial Number: (NCT04810416).
Key Words: Hand-strength, Pinch-strength, Students, Text messaging, Writing.
Pre-infusion checklist for rituximab in pemphigus vulgaris patients: clinical audit
Authors: Sagheer Farah , Kayani Maham , Khalil Elma
Published: July 2023

Objective: To evaluate whether or not the pre-infusion checklist for rituximab was followed in patients of pemphigus vulgaris.
Method: The audit, intervention and re-audit was conducted at the Dermatology Department, Medical Teaching Institution-Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan, and comprised in-patients of pemphigus vulgaris, confirmed by skin biopsy and immunofluorescence, who received rituximab between January 1 to March 31, 2022. The randomly picked cases were reviewed to check if the standard guidelines for rituximab prior to infusion had been followed. After completion of the first audit cycle, the medical team was give awareness about the latest pre-infusion rituximab guidelines, and they were also provided with a checklist and consent form to implement the change. Re-audit was performed from May to July, 2022, using the same method to see if improvements had been made. Data was analysed using SPSS 23.
Results: Of the 20 cases evaluated against 16 parameters, the first audit showed 7(43.5%) parameters to have been met across all cases. Re-audit comprised another set of 20 cases, and showed that 15(93.75%) parameters had been applied accorss the board Pneumococcal and influenza vaccine was the only element 1(6.25%) not touching universal application.
Conclusion: Re-audit showed major improvement in compliance with the standard guidelines.
Key Words: Pemphigus vulgaris, Rituximab, Clinical audit, Pre-infusion guidelines.
Perceptions and experiences of nursing students and faculty members regarding implementation of the BS-Nursing program
Authors: Abdul Karim  , Amarsi Yasmin Noorali , Parpio Yasmin Nadeem , Cassum Laila Akber , Amirali Munira , Rahman Shakir
Published: July 2023

Objectives: To explore the perceptions and experiences of nursing students and faculty members regarding the implementation of the baccalaureate nursing programme in public-sector setting.
Method: The descriptive, exploratory, qualitative study was conducted at the Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Pakistan, from April 15, 2020 to April 15, 2021, and comprised undergraduate nursing students and faculty members. Because of the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic, the subjects were interviewed through telephonic call using a semi-structured interview guide. Data was analysed using the Creswell's analysis approach.
Findings: Of the 15 subjects, 10(66.6%) were students aged 21-24 years; 7(70%) males and 3(30%) females. The remaining 5(33.3%) subjects were faculty members aged 25-45 years and with teaching experience of 1-18 years; 2(40%) males and 3(60%) females. A total of 85 codes and 17 categories emerged under 5 major themes; programme positive impacts, curriculum revamping, students’ challenges, faculty challenges, and recommendations. The participants believed that the four-year undergraduate nursing programme would improve the profession and quality of nursing care. Some perceived challenges were also pointed out regarding the curriculum, faculty, infrastructure and learning resources.
Conclusion: Through the provision of an updated curriculum, qualified teaching faculty, appropriate learning resources and proper infrastructure, the undergraduate nursing programme can be successfully implemented in Pakistan.
Key Words: BS-Nursing, Perceptions and experiences of faculty, Nursing students perceptions, Nursing curriculum, Learning resources.
Remarks on Mental and Physical Health Consequences of Crisis Situations
Authors: Szamburski Krzysztof , Kostyra Grzegorz
Published: July 2023

The author of the article focuses on the issue of psychological and physiological consequences of crisis situations experienced by an individual. Stress experienced by an individual is the first consequence of a crisis. Therefore, psychological and physiological effects resulting from stress are what is directly detrimental. These effects can lead to a physical or mental disease or even death.
Globalisasi dan Implikasinya bagi Inovasi Pendidikan Islam
Authors: Khotimah Nurul , Muslimah Muslimah
Published: July 2023

This article examines the implications of globalization on Islamic education. Data collection methods used through the study of literature. Data is obtained through literature in the form of books, journals and online sources. The analysis method used is descriptive analysis where this method is appropriate to observe the phenomenon that is happening. The results of the discussion show that Islamic Education has new challenges and opportunities in facing globalization. So that an effort is needed, including by improving the quality of educators, reforming the subject matter, the need for technology, internalizing religious values, and collaborating with the community. Some of these efforts need to be done in order to continue Islamic Education according to the times.
Efforts to Build Nationalism Values to Vocational High School Students with The implementation of Character Education
Authors: Ichsan Ichsan , Tannady Hendy , Nuryana Arief , Fuadi Tuti Marjan , Putra Purniadi
Published: July 2023

In Indonesia, character education first appeared since 2010 to be implemented at all levels of education, from elementary school to university. This is indicated by the presence of character value content in the Lesson Plan (RPP) and learning syllabus. However, these efforts are considered to have not been able to fully deliver the nation's generation into dignified individuals, because the output of educational graduates produced is only limited to giving birth to a high intellectual level but good character values and personality attitudes have not been seen in the life of the nation and state. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. The research subjects were school principals, deputy heads of student affairs and teachers. The research data were obtained through observation, interviews and documentation. The results of the study show that the organization, implementation, evaluation and follow-up of the implementation of policies to strengthen character education related to efforts to instill nationalism values have been carried out with an integration process through intra-curricular, co-curricular, extra-curricular and school culture activities. Suggestions from this study are to continue to increase the intensity of supervision of the implementation of PPK (Strengthening Character Education), improve the quality of PPK activities in an effort to instill character values in students.
The Influence of Work Motivation, Job Satisfaction and Democratic Leadership on Teacher Performance
Authors: Safrida Safrida , Tannady Hendy , Naim Muh. Rezky , Ariawan Joko , Citra Arta Deddy Novie
Published: July 2023

Many countries recognize that the problem of education is complicated, but everyone feels that education is an important state duty. In developing countries such as Indonesia, existing education systems and methods are often the target of criticism because the entire education system is in doubt. The low quality of education in Indonesia today will certainly have a negative impact on the life of the nation, because one of the factors for the progress of a country is the advancement of education in that country. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to explain and understand the influence of democratic leadership, work motivation, and job satisfaction on teachers in school. The study was conducted using a survey by distributing questionnaires in April 2022, in which 50 School teachers were used as respondents. The results of this study indicate that high democratic leadership will improve teacher performance, high work motivation will improve teacher performance, and good job satisfaction will improve teacher performance. Simultaneously, the democratic leadership variable, work motivation variable, and job satisfaction variable proved to have a positive and significant effect on teacher performance at school.
Efektivitas Penggunaan Google Classroom terhadap Hasil Belajar
Authors: Madaling Madaling , Lasino Lasino , Munir Misbahul , Nainggolan Hermin , Ulimaz Almira , Weraman Pius
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji efektivitas penggunaan Google Classroom terhadap hasil belajar. Penelitian ini menggunakan studi literatur dengan cara melakukan pencarian jurnal dan artikel terkait melalui database online yang berfokus pada penggunaan Google Classroom sebagai media pembelajaran jarak jauh. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan Google Classroom efektif dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa. Penggunaan Google Classroom memberikan banyak manfaat, seperti memudahkan komunikasi antara guru dan siswa, mempercepat proses penilaian, dan memperkaya materi pembelajaran dengan fitur-fitur seperti video dan gambar. Meskipun terdapat beberapa kendala yang dihadapi dalam penggunaan Google Classroom, seperti keterbatasan akses internet dan kebutuhan pelatihan yang diperlukan untuk mengoperasikan platform tersebut, namun penggunaan Google Classroom masih dianggap sebagai alternatif yang efektif dalam proses pembelajaran jarak jauh. Oleh karena itu, perlu dilakukan peningkatan penggunaan Google Classroom di lingkungan pendidikan, terutama di masa pandemi Covid-19 ini, dengan memperhatikan beberapa faktor penting seperti infrastruktur dan kualifikasi guru.
Upaya Meningkatkan Pemahaman tentang Kegiatan Ekonomi dan Pekerjaan menggunakan Model Pembelajaran Think Pair Share (TPS) pada siswa Kelas IVA SDN Tanahwulan 1 Kecamatan Maesan Kabupaten Bondowoso
Authors: Susilawati Yayuk
Published: July 2023

Rendahnya pemahaman tentang kegiatan ekonomi dan pekerjaan pada siswa kelas IVa menjadi fokus penelitian. Hal ini diperkuat dengan data observasi yang dilakukan peneliti berkaitan dengan pemahaman tentang kegiatan ekonomi dan pekerjaan yang sangat memprihatinkan dari 22 siswa yang diobservasi hanya 45% atau 10 siswa yang memperoleh nilai diatas kriteria ketuntasan minimal yang dtetapkan sebesar 63, dengan hasil penilaian aktifitas siswa saat pembelajaran di kelas rata-rata 47% dengan kriteria kurang baik. Hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan model pembelajaran Think Pair Share (TPS) dapat meningkatkan pemahaman siswa tentang kegiatan ekonomi dan pekerjaan. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari hasil analisis tiap indikator dalam penelitian ini meningkat tajam dari kondisi awal sampai tahap akhir diadakan tindakan. Peningkatan pemahaman IPS materi kegiatan ekonomi dan pekerjaan ini ditandai dengan meningkatnya ketuntasan belajar pada siklus 1 yang diperoleh diatas KKM sebesar 66% dan pada siklus 2 sebesar 100%, dengan nilai rata-rata evalausi siswa pada siklus 1 sebesar 73, sedangkan pada siklus 2 sebesar 85
Exploring Personality, Age and Years of Teaching as Factors in the Levels of Honesty among Selected Philippine Public School Elementary Teachers
Authors: Fabella Frederick Edward T. , Gonzaga Catherine B.
Published: July 2023

This study was conducted to ascertain the existence of relationships between personality, age, years of teaching and the levels of honesty of selected public school elementary teachers. 41 teachers volunteered for this study. They answered the Short assessment of the Big Five and the Lying in Everyday Situations Scale Questionnaires. The findings revealed that the respondents in general appear to have neither high nor low neuroticism, neither high nor low extroversion, moderately high openness, moderately high agreeableness and moderately high conscientiousness. It was also found that they possess a moderately low score in relational lying and a very low score in antisocial lying. No significant relationships were found between the respondents’ neuroticism, extroversion, openness, agreeableness, conscientiousness and their relational lying and antisocial lying. In addition, no significant relationships were found between the respondents’ neuroticism, extroversion, openness, agreeableness, conscientiousness and their age. Moreover, no significant relationships were found between the respondents’ neuroticism, extroversion, openness, agreeableness, conscientiousness and their years of teaching. However, significant moderate positive relationships were established between the respondents’ age, years of teaching and their antisocial lying. It can therefore be inferred that for the respondents of this study, age and years of teaching influence positively their antisocial lying.
Modern Agriculture: Smart Agriculture
Authors: Suraj Ramavadh Yadav
Published: July 2023

Internet of Things (IOT) sensors are used in the fast developing sector of "smart agriculture" to improve agricultural practises. Farmers may receive real-time data from their fields through the use of IOT sensors, allowing them to make data-driven choices and optimise resource allocation. The feature of this paper includes development of a system which may monitor temperature, level of water, moisture and even the movement if any happens within the field which may destroy the crops in agricultural field through sensors using Arduino UNO board. In this article, the usage of IOT sensors in agriculture is examined, with an emphasis on user engagement and field monitoring in particular. It goes through the benefits of using IOT-enabled smart agriculture, the many types of sensors used, and how touch-based user input may improve farming operations
Working 9 to always: relationships among workplace telepressure, ICT boundary creation, and workaholism
Authors: Wilder Emily , Aziz Shahnaz , Wuensch Karl
Published: July 2023

Background

Information and communication technology (ICT) in the work environment continues to change the landscape of the work-place. This technology allows employees to have greater flexibility when accessing information and communicating with those not physically present. The goal of the current study was to investigate the relationships between workplace telepres-sure, workaholism, and ICT boundary creation. The moderating role of ICT boundary creation in the relationship between workaholism and workplace telepressure was also examined.

Participants and procedure

The sample consisted of 317 full-time faculty and staff at a large Southeastern university. Participants were recruited through an email distribution service, LISTSERV, that contains potential respondents’ university email addresses. Prior to starting the Qualtrics survey, participants were shown an informed consent form indicating that their participation is volun-tary, and responses will be confidential and anonymous. When they completed the form, respondents were evaluated on measures of workplace telepressure, workaholism, and ICT boundary creation.

Results

Workplace telepressure was positively related to workaholism (and its subscales) and negatively related to ICT boundary creation. Furthermore, workaholism was negatively related to ICT boundary creation. Additionally, both workaholism and ICT boundary creation had significant partial effects for predicting workplace telepressure.

Conclusions

As ICTs become more popular in the workforce, organizations must be aware of how the additional ease of access that ICTs provide affects employees. Setting ICT boundaries serves as a way to reduce the negative influence that workaholism and workplace telepressure have on workers.
BLACK WOMEN AND EDUCATION
Authors: Da Silva André
Published: July 2023

Prejudice about the female sex has existed for a long time, combined with prejudice against black people, it makes the lives of black women even more difficult, many white and black women fought to conquer their space in society, some with an even greater challenge, to teach. In this work I make a parallel between these great fighters from different locations, many challenges and many achievements were obtained. Many were pioneers in studying, working and getting their space.
ĐÁNH GIÁ KẾT QUẢ KỸ THUẬT TĂNG TỐC THÌ THỞ RA (AFE) CHO TRẺ VIÊM TIỂU PHẾ QUẢN TẠI BỆNH VIỆN VINMEC TIMES CITY NĂM 2021
Authors: Vũ Duy Chinh , Vũ Văn Minh , Nguyễn Đông Hải
Published: July 2023

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá tình trạng hô hấp của trẻ sau khi thực hiện kỹ thuật AFE ở trẻ từ 02 đến 24 tháng tuổi mắc viêm tiểu phế quản tại bệnh viện Vinmec Times City. Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu: nghiên cứu tiến cứu, can thiệp lâm sàng không nhóm chứng, đánh giá trước và sau điều trị trên tổng số 47 trẻ từ 02 đến 24 tháng tuổi mắc viêm tiểu phế quản được tiến hành tại Bệnh viện Vinmec Times City từ tháng 03 đến tháng 6 năm 2021. Kết quả: Nồng độ bão hòa oxy trong máu (SpO2) cải thiện tốt hơn sau thực hiện kỹ thuật với khác biệt trị số trung bình cao hơn so với trước khi can thiệp có ý nghĩa thống kê (t= 5.99 ; p <0.001). Có 22/47 (46.8%) trẻ cải thiện về nhịp thở và 21/47 (47.7%) có cải thiện nhịp tim, tuy không có ý nghĩa thống kê. Các dấu hiệu suy hô hấp (khò khè, rút lõm cơ hô hấp…) đều cải thiện rõ rệt sau can thiệp (p < 0.05). Kết luận: Kỹ thuật “Tăng tốc thì thở ra” (AFE) có hiệu quả cải thiện tốt tình trạng hô hấp cho trẻ từ 02 đến 24 tháng tuổi mắc viêm tiểu phế quản.
KẾT QUẢ LÂM SÀNG, SIÊU ÂM TIM NGẮN VÀ TRUNG HẠN SAU THAY VAN ĐỘNG MẠCH CHỦ SINH HỌC
Authors: Nguyễn Hữu Đức
Published: July 2023

Mục tiêu: Chỉ định thay van động mạch chủ sinh học; kết quả lâm sàng, siêu âm tim ngắn và trung hạn (NYHA, chỉ số siêu âm tim, hoạt động van động mạch chủ sinh học, biến chứng). Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu: 101 bệnh nhân thay van động mạch chủ sinh học tại Viện tim TP. HCM từ 1/2010 đến 12/2015. Nghiên cứu hồi cứu và tiến cứu, mô tả dọc. Kết quả: Tuổi trung bình 63,6 ± 9,7 (trẻ nhất 20 tuổi, lớn nhất 82 tuổi). Nhóm 50 – 70 tuổi (70,3%), trên 70 tuổi (24,8%). Dưới 50 tuổi (4,9%) chủ yếu là nữ tuổi sinh sản (80%), từ 20 – 41 tuổi, trung bình 29,4 ± 7,6 tuổi. Trước mổ: NYHA II (76,2%), NYHA III (13,9%), NYHA IV (4%), phẫu thuật thay van động mạch chủ sinh học hầu hết là chỉ định IB (98%), loại van Carpentier-Edwards (36,6%), Epic Saint Jude (32,7%), Trifecta Saint Jude (27,7%). Kích thước van động mạch chủ sinh học trung bình 20,8 ± 1,6 mm. Van kích thước 21 mm (47,5%), 19 mm (31,7%) và 23 mm (17,8%). Chụp động mạch vành trước mổ (95,1%) ở bệnh nhân trên 40 tuổi, phân suất tống máu ≤ 50%. Hẹp động mạch vành nặng (24%) hầu hết được phẫu thuật bắc cầu. Biến chứng ngắn hạn: viêm nội tâm mạc nhiễm trùng gây hở cạnh van nặng phải mổ lại 1 (1%), huyết khối van sinh học 1 (1%). Tử vong ngắn hạn 2 (2%), trung hạn 3 (3,1%). Lâm sàng hầu hết không còn triệu chứng suy tim, ngắn hạn (80,8%), trung hạn (90,6%), kích thước buồng tim trái, phân suất tống máu và áp lực động mạch phổi đều cải thiện (p < 0,05), van động mạch chủ sinh học hoạt động tốt, không ghi nhận thoái hóa van. Kết luận: Thay van động mạch chủ sinh học chủ yếu ở bệnh nhân lớn tuổi, trung bình 63,6 ± 9,7 tuổi (trẻ nhất 20 tuổi, lớn nhất 82 tuổi), và phụ nữ độ tuổi sinh sản (trẻ nhất 20 tuổi, lớn nhất 41 tuổi, trung bình 29,4 ± 7,6 tuổi). Chỉ định thay van động mạch chủ sinh học hầu hết là IB. Loại van sử dụng nhiều nhất là Carpentier-Edwards, Epic Saint Jude, Trifecta Saint Jude. Kích thước van động mạch chủ sinh học trung bình 20,8 ± 1,6 mm. Chụp động mạch vành trước mổ ở bệnh nhân lớn tuổi, phân suất tống máu giảm, có yếu tố nguy cơ bệnh động mạch vành đi kèm; trường hợp hẹp nặng động mạch vành hầu hết được phẫu thuật bắc cầu. Kết quả lâm sàng ngắn và trung hạn tỉ lệ biến chứng thấp, hầu hết không còn triệu chứng suy tim; hoạt động của van động mạch chủ sinh học tốt, kích thước buồng tim trái cải thiện, áp lực động mạch phổi, chức năng tâm thu thất trái cải thiện đáng kể theo thời gian.
коротко
Authors: Григорьева Елена
Published: July 2023

Дается обзор культурных и архитектурных событий первых четырех месяцев 2023 года, состоявшихся в Москве и Иркутске.
Проблемы энергообеспечения удаленных территорий Российской Арктики
Authors: Соловьев Дмитрий , Шилова Любовь , Гулев Сергей
Published: July 2023

Рассматриваются проблемы энергообеспечения удаленных территорий Российской Арктики, населенных в том числе коренными и малочисленными народами. В условиях дефицита электроэнергии, тепла, пресной воды и климатических изменений рассматриваются возможности использования новых технологий создания локальных инфраструктурных объектов возобновляемых источников энергии (ВИЭ), интегрированных в условия традиционного уклада людей для формирования благоприятной среды обитания в гармонии с природой.
ASSESSMENT OF INTERPERSONAL TRUST AND GROUP AFFILIATION OF CHILDREN WITHOUT PARENTAL CARE IN RELATION TO GENDER
Authors: Salihović Handžić Renata
Published: July 2023

he aim of the research was to determine the difference in interpersonal trust and group affiliation of children without parental care in relation to gender. The research included a convenient sample of 122 respondents of both genders, who were being takencare of in the Children's SOS Village in Gračanica, Village of Peace in Turija and the Home for Children Without Parental Care in Tuzla. In order to verify the research objective, the Group Affiliation Scaler and the Interpersonal Trust Test were used. Todetermine the difference in interpersonal trust and group affiliation between children without parental care in relation to gender, a t-test was applied. The obtained data was processed in the statistical package SPSS 20 for Windows. Based on the results,it can be concluded that there is a statistically significant difference in the assessment of interpersonal trust and group belonging between children without parental care in relation to gender.Key words: children without parental care, gender of children, interpersonal trust, group affiliation.
PROHIBITING MEASURES IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINACRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE AND IN PRACTICE
Authors: Mahmutović Dževad , Iveljić Maja , Bušatlić Raisa , Husić Denis
Published: July 2023

Prohibiting measures are measures of a procedural nature that enable the suspect or the accused to remain at liberty during the criminal proceedings, i.e. to await the trial outside the institution, and yet the judicial institutions are certain that he will not interfere with the course of the criminal proceedings.These measures significantly contribute to the quality and speed of criminal proceedings.In this paper, we deal with the analysis of the quality of the Bosnian and Herzegovinian legislation regarding prohibiting measures, and the quality of the norm has been verified through empirical research within the judicial community.The results show that there are enough reasons to review the quality of the norm and to improve it.Key words: prohibiting measures, custody, possibility of flight.
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF DISTANCE LEARNING
Authors: Selimović Sanja , Blatnik Stanko
Published: July 2023

The paper examines the development of distance learning with a focus on the application of the internet based on the authors' experiences gained from implementing various distance learning projects. The methodology of distance learning has not significantly changed since its inception in the 18th century; rather, the mode of communication between students and teachers has evolved. At present, there is little room for improvement in distance learning through the use of new technological solutions. However, the use of artificial intelligence opens up new possibilities for education that will fundamentally transform the shape of education in the future. Based on their experiences, analysis of the development of distance learning, and trends in artificial intelligence, the authors have conceptualized the P3 education model, which is predictive, personalized, and proactive. This model will first be applied in non-formal education and will be implemented more slowly in the formal education system, which is conservative and slow to embrace change. However, within a few years, as every individual with a smartphone will have their own digital teacher (an icon on the phone screen to be tapped), the formal education system will undergo seismic changes.Key words:distance learning, artificial intelligence, education, paradigm change.
THE RECOGNITION OF FACIAL EXPRESSIONS AND EMOTIONS IN DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN
Authors: Omerović Almedina , Huremović Alma
Published: July 2023

The main goal of the paper is to examine comprehension of basic emotion and facial expression of children with hearing impairment. The research encompasses a sample of 66 respondents out of which 33 have non-damaged hearing and the remaining 33 respondents have hearing impairment. The age of respondents ranges, in chronological order, from 7 to 15 years. Recognition of emotions and facial expressions is being examined through 4 sets of tasks. The Emotion Recognition Test (ERT) is being used for evaluation, it has been adapted for the purpose of this paper and thereby adjusted for electronic usage via computer and internet. Through statistical processing of given data, following components have been calculated: minimal and maximum values, arithmetic mean, standard deviation, Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test, Mann-Whitney U test, curvature test and flattening of distribution curve, t-test. Research results concluded that hearing impairment in children affects, with statistical significance, recognition and comprehension of facial expressions and emotions compared to their peers with no hearing impairment. The results were expected given the hearing condition and the consequences which hearing impairment creates. Children with hearing impairment possess poor vocabulary which affects comprehension of emotions. Statistically significant difference occurs among children with hearing impairments and recognition and comprehension of facial expression and emotions within situational context and isolated facial expressions.Key words: deaf children, comprehension of emotions, emotions of the deaf, facial expressions, hearing impairments.
Solution of the Navier–Stokes Equation for Colliding Jets
Authors: Галкин В. А. , Смородинов А. Д. , Моргун Д. А.
Published: July 2023

в работе исследуется структура потенциальных течений несжимаемой жидкости, порожденных гармоническим потенциалом. Представлены результаты трех вычислительных экспериментов: результаты моделирования для встречных потоков одинаковой мощности и сравнение с натурным экспериментом столкновения двух встречных струй, опубликованным Lim T. и Nickels T. в 1992 г. в журнале Nature; результаты моделирования для встречных потоков разной мощности; результаты моделирования для источника и стока одинаковой мощности.

this study investigates the structure of potential incompressible fluid flows generated by a harmonic potential. We presented the results of three computational experiments: simulation of head-on colliding flows of the same capacity and comparison with a physical experiment of two oncoming jets published by Lim T. and Nickels T. in 1992 in Nature; simulation results for head-on colliding jets flows with different capacities; and simulation results for a source and drain of the same capacity.
Influence of Liquidity Risk Management on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
Authors: Amira Edwin Ambetsa , Alala Benedict Ondiek , Musiega Maniagi
Published: July 2023

The management of liquidity risk in commercial banks determines the banks' financial performance, which predominantly influences the quality of the loan portfolio and the nature of credit administration programs as a whole. By ensuring that liquidity risk is effectively managed, the primary objective of liquidity risk management is to generate a high-quality, stable, large, and growing flow of net interest income for banks. This objective is achieved by ensuring that banks can meet the needs of their customers. This study determined the effect of liquidity risk management on the financial performance of Kenyan commercial banks. The investigation was founded on the theory of liquidity management shiftability. The paradigm of Positivism served as the philosophical foundation for the investigation. The study incorporated both explanatory and longitudinal research designs into its methodology. The study's target population consisted of 32 Commercial Banks in Kenya.  The study utilized panel data consisting of time series and cross-sectional data spanning a decade from 2010 to 2019. Using Eviews, descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the collected data, which was then presented in tables and figures.  The study found out that Liquidity risk management had an insignificant negative relationship with ROE (F=0.583912, p<0.05) and ROA (F=2.770410, p<0.05). Arising from the study findings, it is observed that liquidity risk management has a negative effect on financial performance measure either in ROA or ROE, it is recommended that commercial banks should keep this parameter as minimum as possible so as not involve in loss making undertakings.
Effect of Credit Monitoring Practices on Loan Nonperformance among Microfinance Institutions in Nairobi County, Kenya
Authors: Wafula Jacob , Maingi Muli , Bulla Dennis
Published: July 2023

The Kenyan microfinance industry faces many challenges. Studies point to nonperforming loans as one of the main problems facing microfinance institutions in Kenya, which has led to reduced profitability and institutional collapse in some cases. Noncompliance with credit monitoring and loan policy provisions have been cited as some of the factors leading to increased non-performing loans. The main objective was to determine the effect of Credit Monitoring on nonperforming loans among microfinance institutions in Nairobi County. Information Asymmetry theory guided the study. The study’s main goal was to assess how credit management methods in Nairobi County’s microfinance institutions influence the amount of non-performing loans. The study employed correlation research design where a quantitative approach was adopted. Stratified proportionate random sampling was adopted where data was obtained from 48 microfinance institutions in Nairobi County. The population constituted 192 respondents comprising general managers, credit managers, finance officers, and accountants. The study sampled 128 staff who responded to questionnaires designed on a 5-point Likert scale. Data were subjected to analysis by use of SPSS, where correlation demonstrated possible relationships of variables while regression predicted the effects of changing variables on the defaulted loans. The study found that there was a positive significant effect of credit monitoring practice (β=-0.498, t=-5.099, p< 0.05). The null hypotheses were rejected and alternative hypotheses were accepted that credit monitoring practice had a significant influence on loan nonperformance among microfinance entities in Nairobi County, Kenya. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher recommends that microfinance entities should strengthen credit-monitoring practices to minimize debt writing off and loan nonperformance.
MESOTELIOMA PLEUROPERITONEAL EPITELIOIDE PAPILIFORME MALIGNO EM BOVINO NELORE: RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Rizzi Ana Carolina da Silva , Rizzi  Ana Carla da Silva , Mombach Jaqueline , Arboleya Karla Daniele , Matos Monica Regina de , Oliveira Miguel Dewes
Published: July 2023

O mesotelioma consiste em uma neoplasia maligna de células mesoteliais. É considerada rara nos animais domésticos, havendo maior prevalência em bovinos e caninos, independente do sexo. Na maioria dos casos as regiões de pleura e peritônio são mais comumente acometidas, entretanto pode acometer ainda o pericárdio e a túnica vaginal testicular. O objetivo foi relatar o atendimento e a necropsia de uma vaca adulta, da raça nelore, com diagnóstico de mesotelioma epitelioide papiliforme. O animal foi atendido em uma propriedade situada no interior de Toledo, Paraná, apresentando histórico de emagrecimento progressivo e aumento da circunferência abdominal há três meses. Ao exame físico apresentou mucosas pálidas, dispneia e baixo escore de condição corporal. O diagnóstico sucedeu-se por meio de necropsia e exame histopatológico, onde evidenciou-se a presença de inúmeras neoformações multifocais, esbranquiçadas, firmes, irregulares, de diferentes tamanhos disseminadas recobrindo todo o peritônio parietal e as superfícies serosas de diversos órgãos, além de abundante quantidade de líquido livre em cavidade abdominal. Fragmentos das neoformações foram coletados e submetidos ao exame histopatológico que revelou a presença de proliferações neoplásicas de células epiteliais, com formato poligonal a redondo, citoplasma amplo e eosinofílico, núcleo redondo, excêntrico com cromatina frouxa e presença de figuras de mitose. Devido a isso determinou-se o diagnóstico de mesotelioma pleuroperitoneal epitelioide papiliforme.
Decentralized forecasting of wind energy generation with an adaptive machine learning approach to support ancillary grid services
Authors: Holicki Lukas , Dröse Manuel , Schürmann Gregor , Letzel Marcus
Published: July 2023

Abstract. We report on an approach to distributed wind power forecasting,
which supports wind energy integration in power grid operation during
exceptional and critical situations. Forecasts are generated on-site the
wind power plant (WPP) in order to provide blackout-robust data transmission
directly from the WPP to the grid operator. An adaptively trained
forecasting model uses locally available sensor data to predict the
available active power (AAP) signal in a probabilistic fashion. A forecast
generated off-site based on numerical weather prediction (NWP) is deposited
and combined on-site the WPP with the locally generated forecast. We
evaluate the performance of the method in a case study and find that the
locally generated forecast significantly improves forecast reliability for a
short-term horizon, which is highly relevant for enabling power reserve
provision from WPPs.
Discriminating viscous creep features (rock glaciers) in mountain permafrost from debris-covered glaciers – a commented test at the Gruben and Yerba Loca sites, Swiss Alps and Chilean Andes
Authors: Haeberli Wilfried , Arenson Lukas U. , Wee Julie , Hauck Christian , Mölg Nico
Published: July 2023

Abstract. Viscous flow features in perennially frozen talus/debris called rock glaciers are being systematically inventoried as part of global climate-related monitoring of mountain permafrost. In order to avoid duplication and confusion, guidelines were developed by the International Permafrost Association for discriminating between the permafrost-related landform “rock glacier” and the glacier-related landform “debris-covered glacier”. In two regions covered by detailed field measurements, the corresponding data- and physics-based concepts are tested and shown to be adequate. Key physical aspects, which cause the striking morphological and dynamic difference between the two phenomena/landforms concern: • tight mechanical coupling of the surface material to the frozen rock-ice mixture in the case of rock glaciers as contrasting with essential non-coupling of debris to glaciers they cover; • talus-type advancing fronts of rock glaciers exposing fresh debris material from inside the moving frozen bodies as opposed to massive surface ice exposed by advancing fronts of debris-covered glaciers; and • increasing creep rates and continued advance of rock glaciers as convex landforms with structured surfaces versus predominant slowing down and disintegration of debris-covered glaciers as concave landforms with primarily chaotic surface structure. Where debris-covered surface ice is, or has recently been, in contact with thermally-controlled subsurface ice in permafrost, complex conditions and interactions can develop morphologies beyond simple “either-or”-type landform classification. In such cases, remains of buried surface ice mostly tend to be smaller than the lower size limit of “glaciers” as applied in glacier inventories, and to be far thinner than the permafrost in which they are embedded.
Herméneutique et horizon anthropologique de la phénoménologie dans la philosophie ricœurienne
Authors: Lelièvre Samuel
Published: July 2023

L’expression de « greffe de l’herméneutique sur la phénoménologie » utilisée par Ricœur a souvent été reprise pour caractériser la phénoménologie herméneutique ricœurienne ou aborder ces champs de la phénoménologie et de l’herméneutique à partir de l’exemple ricœurien. Or, on peut penser que cette expression a été mal comprise et, partant, a pu conduire à divers malentendus concernant l’approche ricœurienne dans son rapport à la phénoménologie et l’herméneutique. Si le terme de greffe induit et renvoie à une différenciation de deux méthodes et domaines, au sens d’une méthode et d’un domaine qui s’ajouteraient et complèteraient une autre méthode et un autre domaine, c’est moins la différence entre phénoménologie et herméneutique qui est engagée que celle entre une origine phénoménologique de l’herméneutique ricœurienne et le projet d’une anthropologie philosophique. Il est caractéristique que cette visée ne soit pas prise en compte par des critiques se réclamant d’un ancrage et d’une expertise soit en phénoménologie soit en herméneutique, révélant alors certaines limitations dans une approche de la philosophie ricœurienne.
Adaptation of Hung Postpartum Stress Scale in Urdu Language
Authors: Wazir Sehrish , Bashir Saba , Sattar Sidra
Published: July 2023

Postpartum period is one of the sensitive period in any women’s life. As Hung Postpartum Stress Scale is the effective scale that measures level of stress in postpartum mothers. So, the study was conducted to translate and adapt this scale for Pakistani population. The aim was to translate this stress scale into Urdu language and to establish its psychometric properties. 343 postpartum mothers from government hospitals of Bahawalpur were studied for this purpose. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was conducted and validity was measured. Test-retest reliability analysis was conducted which shows high value of reliability of the translated version. The reliability value is .90 which is considered as ideal value. In order to establish the validity, convergent validity and face validity analyses were conducted. Their results also support the acceptable validity of the translated version. This adapted version is easy to use for those who can speak and understand Urdu.
AUTOMATION OF THE PROCESS OF BITUMEN PRODUCTION
Authors: Mambetalieva Gulsara , Bilashova Gulmira , Bulekbayeva Gulmira , Сhazhabayeva Marzhan , Bukayeva Amina
Published: July 2023

One of the most important directions in the field of oil refining is the rational use of oil residues by involving them in processes such as visbreaking, coking, de-asphalting, bitumen production. Petroleum bitumen is used in road construction, in the repair of roads, airfields, in industrial and civil construction (for the manufacture of roofing materials, for the insulation of pipelines from ground corrosion, for the preparation of paint and varnish materials). The quality of petroleum bitumen is a determining factor in ensuring the durability of road surfaces. To date, up to 70% of bitumen produced in Kazakhstan and the CIS countries do not meet the assortment and quality requirements of the modern market, and this primarily concerns bitumen for road, construction and special purposes.         The decrease in natural oil reserves and the difficulty of obtaining high-quality bitumen from processed raw materials at most bitumen plants necessitates the search for new materials to obtain binders of a given quality. The process of bitumen production, carried out on an industrial scale, is very complex, but by now it has been sufficiently studied. However, the approach to the study of this process from the standpoint of the physico-chemical technology of oil dispersed systems reveals new aspects that allow us to hope for its further intensification. Due to the increasing volumes of consumption and the expansion of the field of application of petroleum bitumen, the issue of searching for new raw materials is acute. One of the most promising deposits of petroleum bitumen rocks are West Kazakhstan, where more than 50 deposits with reserves of 152 million tons have been discovered. However, to date, the extraction of petroleum bitumen rocks and their use in construction have not acquired significant proportions, due to their insufficient knowledge and imperfection of their processing technology.  Until now, the main attention in matters of oxidation is paid to the study of the state of the vapor–liquid system, calculations of the partial pressure of volatile components of the oil system depending on its composition and external conditions, which is fundamental for technological calculations. In this case, oil is represented as a multicomponent molecular solution, the vapor-liquid interface is considered flat, and the vapor pressure above the flat surface is equal to the pressure in the liquid phase. In addition, in all thermodynamic and technological calculations, the vapor-liquid system is thermodynamically formed, leaving the process of vapor phase generation without due attention.