bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Benchmarking Invasive Alien Species Image Recognition Models for a Citizen Science Based Spatial Distribution Monitoring
Authors: Niers Tom , Stenkamp Jan , Jakuschona Nick Pascal , Bartoschek Thomas , Schade Sven
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Recent developments in image recognition technology including artificial intelligence and machine learning led to an intensified research in computer vision models. This progress also allows advances for the collection of spatio-temporal data on Invasive Alien Species (IAS), in order to understand their geographical distribution and impact on the biodiversity loss. Citizen Science (CS) approaches already show successful solutions how the public can be involved in collecting spatio-temporal data on IAS, e.g. by using mobile applications for monitoring. Our work analyzes recently developed image-based species recognition models suitable for the monitoring of IAS in CS applications. We demonstrate how computer vision models can be benchmarked for such a use case and how their accuracy can be evaluated by testing them with IAS of European Union concern. We found out that available models have different strengths. Depending on which criteria (e.g. high species coverage, costs, maintenance, high accuracies) are considered as most important, it needs to be decided individually which model fits best. Using only one model alone may not necessarily be the best solution, thus combining multiple models or developing a new custom model can be desirable. Generally, cooperation with the model providers can be advantageous.
Spatially Varying Coefficient Regression with GAM Gaussian Process splines: GAM(e)-on
Authors: Comber Alexis , Harris Paul , Brunsdon Chris
Published: June 2022

Abstract. This paper describes initial work exploring GAM Gaussian Process (GP) splines parameterised by observation location, as a geographical varying coefficient model. Similar to GWR, this approach accommodates process spatial heterogeneity and generates spatially distributed, local coefficient estimates. These can be mapped to indicate the nature of the heterogeneity. The paper investigates the effect of the smoothing parameters used in the splines and how they alter the nature of the modelled heterogeneity. It optimises these in the GAM GP and the tuned model has subtle but important differences with the initial model. This has impacts on the nature of the process understanding (inference) that can be extracted from the model. This in turn suggest the need examine the underlying semantics of the resultant models in relation to the scale of process suggested by the smoothing parameters. A number of areas of further work are identified.
Representing Vector Geographic Information As a Tensor for Deep Learning Based Map Generalisation
Authors: Courtial Azelle , Touya Guillaume , Zhang Xiang
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Recently, many researchers tried to generate (generalised) maps using deep learning, and most of the proposed methods deal with deep neural network architecture choices. Deep learning learns to reproduce examples, so we think that improving the training examples, and especially the representation of the initial geographic information, is the key issue for this problem. Our article extracts some representation issues from a literature review and proposes different ways to represent vector geographic information as a tensor.We propose two kinds of contributions: 1) the representation of information by layers; 2) the representation of additional information. Then, we demonstrate the interest of some of our propositions with experiments that show a visual improvement for the generation of generalised topographic maps in urban areas.
Exploratory Analysis and Feature Selection for the Prediction of Nitrogen Dioxide
Authors: Iskandaryan Ditsuhi , Di Sabatino Silvana , Ramos Francisco , Trilles Sergio
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Nitrogen dioxide is one of the most hazardous pollutants identified by the World Health Organisation. Predicting and reducing pollutants is becoming a very urgent task and many methods have been used to predict their concentration, such as physical or machine learning models. In addition to choosing the right model, it is also critical to choose the appropriate features. This work focuses on the spatiotemporal prediction of nitrogen dioxide concentration using Bidirectional Convolutional LSTM integrated with the exploration of nitrogen dioxide and associated features, as well as the implementation of feature selection methods. The Root Mean Square Error and the Mean Absolute Error were used to evaluate the proposed approach.
Geoparsing: Solved or Biased? An Evaluation of Geographic Biases in Geoparsing
Authors: Liu Zilong , Janowicz Krzysztof , Cai Ling , Zhu Rui , Mai Gengchen , Shi Meilin
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Geoparsing, the task of extracting toponyms from texts and associating them with geographic locations, has witnessed remarkable progress over the past years. However, despite its intrinsically geospatial nature, existing evaluations tend to focus on overall performance while paying little attention to its variation across geographic space. In this work, we attempt to answer the question whether geoparsing is solved or biased by conducting a spatially-explicit evaluation, namely an evaluation of the regional variability in geoparsing performance. Particularly, we will analyze the spatial autocorrelation underlying this regional variability. By performing hot and cold spot detection over results of several open-source geoparsers, we observe that none of them performs equally well across geographic space, and some are geographically biased towards some regions but against others. We also carry out a comparative experiment showing that stateof- the-art geoparsers developed with neural networks do not necessarily outperform the off-the-shelf tools across geographic space. To understand the implications behind this observed regional variability, we evaluate geographic biases involved in geoparsing research centered around data contribution and usage, algorithm design, and performance evaluations. Particularly, our spatially-explicit performance evaluation serves as an approach to evaluation bias mitigation in geoparsing.We conclude that previous performance evaluations published in the literature are overly optimistic, thus hiding the fact that geoparsing is far from solved, and geoparsers require debiasing in addition to further considerations when being applied to (geospatial) downstream tasks.
Tendencias temporales en el uso de métodos de barrera durante las relaciones sexuales en Argentina y eficacia de intervenciones para promover su implementación
Authors: Mandel Natalia , Volij Camila , Volpi Mercedes , Lombardi Vanina , Discacciati Vilda , Bitler Julieta , Terrasa Sergio Adrian
Published: June 2022

Durante la última década, presenciamos en Argentina un aumento de la incidencia de infecciones de transmisión sexual (ITS) vinculado con una disminución en el uso de métodos de barrera (MB). De acuerdo a la bibliografía, existen varias categorías de obstáculos para el uso de MB: desigualdades de género, dificultades económicas y/o de accesibilidad, desconfianza respecto de los MB provistos por el Estado respecto de su calidad y/o fecha de vencimiento, o bien, creencias acerca de que la utilización de MB disminuye el placer sexual o que no es necesario su uso cuando la relación de pareja es estable y/o basada en la confianza, el amor y/o la fidelidad.

A partir de esta problemática, los autores de este artículo realizamos una búsqueda bibliográfica y revisamos cual es la evidencia que respalda diferentes intervenciones para promover el uso de MB. Encontramos evidencia de moderada calidad que avala la eficacia de intervenciones a nivel comunitario basadas en la teoría sociocognitiva y en el aumento de la oferta y la disponibilidad de preservativos para mejorar el conocimiento sobre el HIV y el uso de estos métodos, sin impacto sobre la incidencia de ITS a nivel poblacional.
The Effects of Peer Feedback on EFL Students’ Writing Performance
Authors: Nguyen Trang Huynh
Published: June 2022

Nowadays, the common problem confronting English as a foreign language (EFL) teacher in public schools is over-sized classes. This study investigates the utilization of peer feedback which is believed to reduce the teacher’s workload and increase students’ capability in learning a foreign language. The study recruited 84 EFL students who learn General Business English to be the participants, of whom 42 were in the control group and the rest in the experimental group. They were asked to write a business email after a period of instructions. The participants benefiting from peer feedback outperformed those who received conventional method although both groups had an overall higher mean score in the post-test. Most of the responses to the questions in the questionnaire reached high scales of the five-point Likert scale which showed that the experimental students appreciated peer feedback provided. Some recommendations and limitations are included in the paper for future exploration.
Rola środowiska naturalnego w różnych ujęciach dobrobytu – próba systematyzacji
Authors: Rok Jakub
Published: June 2022

Dotychczasowy model rozwoju społeczno-gospodarczego, ukierunkowany na maksymalizację dobrobytu wyrażanego dochodem, przyczynił się do degradacji środowiska naturalnego na wielką skalę. W rezultacie pojawiły się nowe kierunki badań, związane zarówno z redefinicją koncepcji dobrobytu, jak i włączeniem złożonej problematyki środowiska naturalnego w ramy myślenia ekonomicznego. Celem artykułu jest próba usystematyzowania pozycji i roli środowiska naturalnego w trzech odmiennych ujęciach dobrobytu: w ekonomii neoklasycznej oraz w podejściu społecznym i podejściu subiektywnym. Na podstawie szerokiego przeglądu literatury identyfikowane są koncepcje opisujące relację człowiek-środowisko oraz ich przełożenie na dobrobyt. Usystematyzowane ramy pojęciowe tych koncepcji są prezentowane w postaci modeli graficznych, których analiza pozwala wyciągnąć wnioski na temat roli środowiska w rozważaniach o rozwoju społeczno--gospodarczym. Włączanie części dorobku alternatywnych ujęć dobrobytu do ekonomii neoklasycznej wiąże się z pojawianiem się nowych trendów w ekonomii środowiska.
Epistemologia, aksjologia i ideologia w ekonomii – przypadek funkcji Cobba–Douglasa
Authors: Koronowski Adam
Published: June 2022

Celem artykułu jest wskazanie aksjologicznych i ideologicznych skutków przyjęcia w modelach ekonomicznych pozornie neutralnego, uzasadnionego matematyczną elegancją, założenia funkcji produkcji Cobba–Douglasa. Zgodnie z wytyczonymi przez M. Friedmana zaleceniami metodologicznymi, które zdominowały współczesną ekonomię głównego nurtu, realizm założeń nie podlega dyskusji i ocenie. Taka postawa metodologiczna sprawia, że aksjologiczne i ideologiczne obciążenia teorii wynikające z przyjętych założeń umykają uwadze. Wobec trudności jednoznacznej empirycznej weryfikacji (przede wszystkim falsyfikacji) teorii ekonomicznych, uznawanej przez Friedmana za kryterium ich akceptacji, postawa ta niesie ryzyko pozostawania w obiegu naukowym, a nawet dominacji, teorii błędnych, które nie opisują poprawnie rzeczywistych procesów. Toczące się w przeszłości spory dotyczące metodologii ekonomii, w tym także odnoszące się do funkcji produkcji, zostały w pewnym stopniu nierozstrzygnięte i ostatecznie zarzucone. Obecny brak w naukowej debacie istotnej metodologicznej refleksji i wynikającego stąd sceptycyzmu i krytycyzmu w stosunku do niektórych teorii utrudnia kwestionowanie formalnie eleganckich, ale potencjalnie błędnych i ideologicznie obciążonych teorii. Identyfikacja i omówienie ideologicznych konsekwencji (i prawdopodobnie źródeł) założenia funkcji Cobba-Douglasa stanowi przyczynek w metodologicznej debacie, a ogólniejszym celem tego artykułu jest wskazanie potrzeby jej ponownego ożywienia.
Professional Development of Teachers of Preschool Education Institutions and Distance Learning: Advantages, Difficulties and Prospects
Authors: Goncharenko Alla , Diatlenko Nataliia Diatlenko
Published: June 2022

In times of fast-changing information, in order to keep teachers’ knowledge and skills up to date and to comply with one of the tenets of sustainable development – lifelong learning – specialists in the sector should develop professionally. This will not only meet professional needs for new information, knowledge and skills, help teachers to perform their professional duties effectively in a rapidly changing environment, but will also help them to be competitive in the labour market. The purpose of this study was to investigate the advantages of applying distance learning for the professional development of preschool teachers, to identify the challenges that specialists of this industry face in the process of distance learning, and to determine the prospects for the development and improvement of this form of education. In the course of the study the authors used a set of general scientific theoretical and empirical research methods, such as analysis, statistical data processing, synthesis, surveying and generalisation. The key advantages of distance learning are highlighted, including individuality, flexibility, asynchrony, openness and self-organisation. It has been revealed that the remote format of education today is characterised by a number of problematic aspects in the implementation process, in particular the insufficient level of technical equipment, the lack of an adequate competence component in the professional training of teachers and the disruption of communication between the subjects of the educational process. It has been found that the majority of postgraduate institutes have courses designed for the professional development of preschool teachers and use both full-time and distance learning. The likelihood of technological, organisational and pedagogical difficulties for the trainees of the upgrade training courses has been determined. The study revealed that most teachers are generally satisfied with this form of training, but not all are ready to implement it in their work. The practical value of the study consists in summarising the characteristic features of distance education on the basis of theoretical analysis and questionnaires
Combination of Empirical and Theoretical Knowledge as a Problem of Piano Pedagogy of Ukraine
Authors: Nikulina Victoria
Published: June 2022

Professional training of specialists in the field of musical art is an urgent task, as it contributes to the development of a performing and pedagogical culture, which is reflected in the understanding of a musical composition. High-quality music education ensures continuous professional and creative development. The purpose of the study is to determine the basic principles of combining empirical and theoretical knowledge in the educational process for training future musicians and pianists. The main methodological base of the study consists of: methods of theoretical (monographic, abstraction, and concretisation) and empirical (analysis, content analysis, generalisation of pedagogical experience, experiment) search. The study considers the main principles and trends in the development of modern piano pedagogy in Ukraine. The essence of the concepts of empirical and theoretical cognition in the context of the educational process is analysed and the features of their possible application in piano pedagogy are identified. An educational process model for training future pianists is proposed, which would allow providing favourable conditions for the development of a creative personality, better performing skills, and an independent professional performer. It is established that the specific features of piano pedagogy condition the need to adapt modern educational methods to the conditions of the educational process in the context of obtaining music education. As a result, during the application of the model for organising the teaching of piano art, which provides for the unity of theoretical and empirical cognition, the principles on which such a model should be based were identified. The practical value of the study lies in the fact that the development of a model for combining methods of theoretical and empirical cognition in the educational process of piano art students is proposed
Normative and Legal Bases of Digital and Information Development of Modern Ukraine
Authors: Kovach Denys , Kovach Olena , Brulevych Volodymyr
Published: June 2022

The digitalisation of the social development of independent Ukraine while improving the political and legal processes contributes to improving the quality and efficiency of administrative bodies in Ukraine. The development of modern national legislation should be aimed at implementing promising areas of interaction between central government, executive authorities of regions and municipalities with the population by informing and receiving feedback, providing public services using modern technologies and developing interactive participation of civil society in management of public affairs. The purpose of the article is to study the most problematic issues of digital and information modernisation of social and state development of modern Ukraine by creating an appropriate legal framework that corresponds to practical realities. The results were obtained by means of theoretical and methodological research of scientific publications on the problems and issues of digitalisation of public administration structures, informatisation and technologicalisation of the entire administration system in Ukraine and other countries. The goal was also achieved by in-depth content analysis of the provisions of official regulations of various legal force on public activities in the field of informatisation and technology of social processes, policy documents aimed at forming electronic resources of state organisations, the official website of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. and scientific practices related to the given topic of study. The work is aimed at studying the problems of development of normative bases of digitalisation of the structure of administration in the state
Denizcilik Endüstrisi Paydaşlarının Bakış Açısından Arktik Deniz Rotaları
Authors: AKBAYIRLI Kemal
Published: June 2022

İklim değişikliğinin son yüzyılda giderek sertleşmesi sonucunda Arktik deniz rotaları ortaya çıkmış, buzul halinde bulunan Arktik Okyanus’u deniz taşımacılığının ve uluslararası ticaretin meselelerinden birisi olmaya başlamıştır. Arktik rotalar daha ziyade mesafeyi ve yakıt tüketimini düşürme potansiyeli üzerinden okunmasına karşın, bu rotaların ekonomik, çevresel, sürdürülebilirlik, firma tutum ve tercihleri, politik, hukuki ve teknik gibi pek çok boyutu bulunmaktadır. Bu boyutların çerçevelerinin net olarak belirlenmesi gerekmektedir. Bunların hangi öncelikle belirleneceği, öncelikle ülkelerin politikalarına bağlı olarak şekillenecek olmasına karşın, denizcilik endüstrisinin öncülerinin ve paydaşlarının istek ve beklentileri de önemli rol oynamaktadır. Bu vesileyle bu çalışmanın amacı denizcilik endüstrisi paydaşlarının perspektifinden Arktik rotaların kullanılmasıyla ilgili bu boyutların etkileşimini ortaya koymaktır. Çalışmada DEMATEL yöntemi ile Bulanık Bilişsel Haritalama yöntemleri hibrit bir yapıyla kullanılmıştır. Sonuçlar en önemli kriterlerin sırasıyla Firma Karar ve Tutumları, Maliyet, Operasyonel Sürdürülebilirlik; en az öneme sahip kriterlerinse Yasal & Politik Yaklaşımlar ve Mesafe olduğunu göstermektedir.
The effect of cardiac rehabilitation on left ventricular diastolic function in patients with percutaneous revascularization procedures
Authors:   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Bursacovschi Daniela , Cazacu Janna ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Lisii Dorin ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Vataman Eleonora ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova
Published: June 2022

A lot of studies have demonstrated the the cardiac rehabilitation program enhanced results in ischemic patients and was associated with a reduction in mortality in the post-myocardial period. The mechanisms of these in certain aspects of cardiac function, either systolic or diastolic are not fully understood. These studies have reported an increase in stroke volume and left ventricular ejection fraction as well as a decrease in heart rate and diastolic arterial pressure. In the present study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of the cardiac rehabilitation program on patients who underwent PCI by measuring and comparing their diastolic function as well as ventricular dimensions with those of un-rehabilitated patients who underwent PCI.
Cardiovascular involvement in post Covid patients
Authors:   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Sorici Galina , Popovici Ion ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Gorohova Marina ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Ciobanu Lucia ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Popovici Mihail ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova
Published: June 2022

Objectives: to highlight the cardiovascular sequelae of Covid-19, especially subclinical dysfunction of the left ventricle. Materials and methods: the study included 74 Covid-19 convalescent patients with no history of cardiovascular disease, with a mean age of 42.01 years ± 1.4 years. Patients were assessed by speckle tracking echocardiography. Results: The results of our study determined that 41 (55.4%) Covid-19 convalescent patients have subclinical left ventricular systolic dysfunction, the mean GLS in the group being 15.8 ± 0.39, while in the control group no person has GLS <16% (p <0.001). Other manifestations were: diastolic dysfunction - 23 (31.1%), right ventricular dysfunction - 22 (30.1%), pericardial effusion - 19 (25.7%), symptoms - 67 (90%). Conclusions: Subclinical cardiac dysfunction is a common complication encountered in convalescent Covid-19 patients, and determination of GLS by speckle tracking echocardiography remains a practical and cost-effective tool to detect this injury; The persistence of symptoms, included in longCovid, does not correlate with the results of imaging investigations.
Perioperative evolution of chronic heart failure phenotype in patients with cardiac surgery
Authors:   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Cazacu Janna , Bursacovschi Daniela ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Dogot Marta ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Lisii Dorin ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Tofan Victoria ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Ureche Andrei ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Moscalu Vitalie ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Batrinac Aureliu ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Moscalu Vitalie D. ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Vataman Eleonora ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova
Published: June 2022

Background. Heart failure (HF) is a well-defined risk factor for early mortality and morbidity after cardiac surgery.We aimed to analyze the evolution of the clinical phenotype of HF at an early stage after heart surgery.Methods. The study included 126 consecutive patients with established chronic HF who fulfilled the cardiac rehabilitation program after undergoing heart surgery (62.23±8.59 years, 67.5% - men). Subjects were divided into 3 groups according to the clinical phenotype of HF: group 1 - HF with reduced left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction (EF) (HFrEF), group 2 - HF with mildly reduced LV EF (HFmrEF) and group 3 - HF with preserved LV EF (HFpEF). All patients were investigated by electrocardiography, transthoracic echocardiography, 6 minutes walk test and assessment of serum NT-proBNP level. Results. Preoperatively, 23.9% of patients had HFrEF, 24.8% - HFmrEF and 51.3% - HFpEF. Analyzing the evolution of the HF phenotype in the early postoperative period, we found that most patients remained in the same group. However, among patients with preoperative HFmrEF, in 22.2% of patients there was an increase in LV EF over 50% and in 22.2% of patients was determined a reduced LV EF, p<0.001. The most obvious positive dynamic of the HF phenotype was attested in patients with HFrEF, where 37% of them presented a mildly reduced LV EF postoperatively, p <0.001. 78.9% of individuals with HFpEF remained in the same group, but 21% showed a decrease in LV EF, p<0.001. Conclusions. At the early stage after cardiac surgery, the most positive evolution of HF phenotype was noticed in the group of patients with HFrEF. Of the 44.4% of patients with HFmrEF who switched to another HF phenotype, only a half reported an increase in LV EF over 50%. The vast majority of patients with HFpEF had the same HF phenotype postoperatively.
Fragility syndrome in patients with chronic heart failure
Authors:   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Vetrila Snejana , Vataman Eleonora ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Salaru Virginia ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Ivanes Anastasia ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova
Published: June 2022

Heart failure has a prevalence of 26 million in the population, making it a global health priority. Current publications show that fragility syndrome reaches 79% in heart failure and is an independent predictor of mortality from cardiovascular disease. The study assessed the fragility by the Edmonton self-reported score and the Charlson comorbidity index in 36 hospitalized patients with chronic heart failure with a mean age of 66.58±1.65(44-86) years, including 20(55.6%) women and 16(44.4%) men. Fragility syndrome of varying severity was found in 16(45.5%) vs 20(55.5%) non-fragile patients with chronic heart failure with mean age 62.25±2.53 vs 70.05±1,87 years in both groups, respectively. We obtained the predominance in the group of fragile patients of women 10(62.5%) vs 6(37.5%) men. Fragile patients more frequently mentioned a decrease in physical activity during the last months 14(87.5%)vs 12(60.0%) non-fragile cases. The quality of sleep was different in the groups, so that fragile patients had more frequently a duration of sleep ≤5 hours - 9(56.3%) cases, while in the non-fragile group predominated those with 7-8 hours of sleep 8(40.0 %) patients. The mean value of the Charlson Comorbidity Index was 5.3±0.5 points.
The role of coronary flow reserve (CFR) and fractional flow reserve (FFR) in acute coronary syndrome - systematic review
Authors:   Novamed Hospital, Republic of Moldova, Tarita Dumitru , Danila Tatiana ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Ciobanu Lucia ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Popovici Ion ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova
Published: June 2022

The methods used to appreciate the degree of coronary stenosis such as CFR and FFR, come to complement the coronary angiography and help the interventional physician during PCI. Furthermore, CFR and FFR measured immediately after reperfusion, in patients with ACS, may act as a prognosis factor for myocardial infarction.Changes in coronary microcirculation in patients with ACS and NSTEMI correlate to the degree and extent of tissue lysis processes.So far, there are few data revealing the degree of microvascular bed injury and vasodilator capacity in patients with acute myocardial infarction. In this article, we will refer to some studies in the field.
Argumentation of the integrated functioning of the heart surgery and cardiology services within the Institute of Cardiology
Authors:   Institute of Cardiology, Republic of Moldova, Batrinac Aureliu
Published: June 2022

The national health system is currently going through several stages and reforms which are are expected to lead to the international standards’ achievement. The surgical treatment is basically most lasting solution of cardiac conditions’ problems. Thus, the number of people who became disabled as a result of cardiovascular disease is about 2800 yearly, 55% of whom can be treated by surgery and could be excluded from the disabled. Thereby, this year, within the Institute of Cardiology, we have implemented a model of patient-based on integration of several services - emergency cardiology, interventional cardiology, endovascular surgery, cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, as well as cardiac ablation, implantationof devices in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac rehabilitation.Increased number of hospitalized patients with emergency indications involves the diagnosis of acute pathologies, which require non-delayed surgical treatment, most of these patients being untransportable to specialized cardiac surgical institutions. Therefore, an imperative inEnsuring a collateral integration of the services of general cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, anesthesiology and intensive care justifies its existence by fulfilling the tasks set before a specialized center to ensure: effectiveness, quality and economic efficiency.
Cardiovascular damage in patients with systemic scleroderma
Authors:   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Gutan Inesa , Dodu Stela ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Panfile Elena ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Lisii Dorin ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Ciobanu Nicolae ,   Institute of Cardiology, the Republic of Moldova, Mazur-Nicorici Lucia ,   Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova, Vetrila Snejana ,   Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova, Mazur Minodora ,   Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova
Published: June 2022

Systemic sclerosis is a generalized disease of the connective tissue characterized by the expression of pathological manifestations of the skin, musculoskeletal system with damage to the heart, lungs, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract and diffuse vasospastic disorders caused by damage to the connective tissue and the predominance of fibrosis the type of obliterating microangiopathy. Cardiovascular manifestations occur in about 10% of patients with SSc, being an important predictor of patient mortality and often associated with an unfavorable prognosis.
A Comparative Study to Assess the Knowledge regarding Anemia and Dietary Pattern between Anemic and Non Anemic Antenatal mothers at selected Hospital, Rajkot
Authors: Patel Avani , P. Ponmani. , Doss. K. Jeenath Justin
Published: June 2022

Pregnancy is a happy time for most women. While most mothers experience an average pregnancy, there are certain child problem occur in case of future life of baby. so given knowledge of anemia and dietary patterns may help to mothers for making bright future of her child. A study was conducted a comparative study to assess the knowledge regarding anemia and dietary pattern between anemic and non anemic antenatal mothers at selected hospital, Rajkot. The hypothesis of the study was There will be significant relationship between knowledge and dietary pattern among anemic and non anemic antenatal mothers. The extensive review of literature facilitates the investigator to collect the relevant information of facts to support the study. The conceptual framework of this study was based on health belief model.
A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme (PTP) on Basic Awareness of Psychiatric Disorder in Selected Rural Commuunity at Udaipur
Authors: Singh Satyaveer , Jain Abhishek
Published: June 2022

Introduction: - Mental health is a state of successful mental functioning, resulting in productive activities, fulfilling relationships, and the ability to adapt to changes and cope with adversity. Mental health is indispensable to personal well-being, family and interpersonal relationships, and one’s contribution to society. Objectives of the Study: To determine the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme in terms of gain in the knowledge level of significant individual in selected rural community on basic awareness of psychiatric disorders. Method And Material: A descriptive evaluatory approach with one group pre-test, post test design was used for the study. Data was collected by administering a structured interview schedule. After collection of the demographic data, PTP was administered to the subjects and on the seventh day, the post-test was conducted. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (mean, median, SD, ‘t’ test, x2 test). Results: The pre test mean score was 10.58, standard deviation was 1.71 and the mean% was 52.9. The post test mean score was 14.94, standard deviation was 1.39 and the mean% was 74.7. The difference in mean% was 21.8. The calculated’ value of 22.31 which showed high statistical significance at p<0.001 level. There was no significant association of post test level of knowledge with any of the demographic variables. Regarding First aid and safety measure. Conclusion: This chapter has dealt with the analysis and interpretation of the data collected from 40 significant individuals. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for analysis. It was found that the pre-test and post-test knowledge scores of the individuals ranged from 10-27 and 14 to 31 respectively. The mean post –test knowledge scores of the individuals ranged from 10-27 and 14 to 31 respectively. The mean post-test knowledge scores (x2 =22.85) were higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score (x1 = 16.8). The ‘t’ value computed (t39 =9.7, p <0.05) showed significant difference suggesting that PTP was effective in increasing the knowledge of the significant individuals on basic awareness of psychiatric disorders. There was no significant association between pre-test knowledge and selected variables.
Effectiveness of A Video Awareness Programme regarding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among Primary School Teachers and Parents of selected schools in Guntur (Dt), Andhra Pradesh
Authors: Venkateswarlu Chimata , Jyothi B. Nirmala , A. Suneetha
Published: June 2022

Background: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the popular neuro developmental disorder among kids, adolescents and in adults. The main Objective of the study isto assess the effectiveness of a video awareness programme regarding Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among primary school teachers and parents of primary school children.Materials and Methods: A pre experimental, one group pre-test and post-test research design was adopted for this study. The study was conducted in selected schools of Mangalagiri, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. Fifty subjects of primary school teachers and sixty subjects of parents were selected by using convenient sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was developed to collect the sociodemographic data and Knowledge on Attention Deficit Disorders scale (KADDS) was used to assess the effectiveness of Video awareness programme regarding ADHD. Results: The findings of the study shown that Majority (62%) of the primary school teachers had bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Where as in parents’group majority (53%) of the parents had high school certificate. In primary school teachers, the mean score of pre-test was 16.78±3.78, and post-test mean score was 31.5±2.74, the obtained ‘t’ value (t=20.84, df = 49). In parents of primary school children group,the pre-test mean score was 15.06±3.91 and post-test mean score was 28.11±4.35, the obtained ‘t’ value (t=17.64, df= 59). The chi-square shown that there was a significant association between the primary school teachers pre-test level of knowledge with their (χ2=6.04) age, (χ2=8.7) education level,in parents of primary school children, there was a significant association between pre-test level of knowledge with their education level (χ2=19.64), family income (χ2=5.49). Conclusion:The study concluded that the level of knowledge was improved after administration of Video. Thus, Video is an effective strategy which can help in improving the level of knowledge among primary school teachers and parents of primary school children.
COMPLETELY EDENTULOUS PATIENTS. PART 1: MORPHOLOGICAL FEATURES OF THE UPPER AND LOWER JAW
Authors:   Department of Prosthetic Dental Medicine, FDM, Medical University - Sofia, Bulgaria., Apostolov Nickolay , Zlatev Stefan ,   CAD/CAM Center of Dental Medicine at the Research Institute, Medical University - Plovdiv, Bulgaria., Deliverska Elitsa ,   Department of Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, FDM, Medical University - Sofia, Bulgaria., Todorov Rangel ,   Department of Prosthetic Dental Medicine, FDM, Medical University - Sofia, Bulgaria.
Published: June 2022

Aim: The aim of the present research is to characterize the morphological features of the upper and lower jaws in cases of completely edentulous patients. Materials and methods: For the purpose of this study, 96 patients aged 49-88 were examined between 2016-2019. The research was conducted during the practical classes in prosthetic dental medicine and oral and maxilla-facial surgery at the Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University - Sofia. The study methods included an individual interview, observation, palpation, and clinical and laboratory measurements. The results were collected in pre-made patient cards. The investigated variables were age, gender, stage of atrophy, the morphological features of the alveolar ridge, and the total period of edentulism and denture usage. Results:The results of the research showed that the second degree of atrophy is the most prevalent condition for both jaws. The third degree of atrophy was associated with the lower jaw but rarely occurred in the upper. The vestibular inclination was typical for the maxillary, frontal alveolar ridge, whereas, in the distal areas, the edentulous ridge was predominantly vertical. The vertical slope of the ridge was prevalent in the three examined areas on the lower jaw. Unequal and asymmetric alveolar ridges were more frequent in the mandible. An association between the time being edentulous and the degree of atrophy was observed in both jaws.
papel da OCDE no aprimoramento da política de defesa da concorrência no Brasil
Authors: Burnier da Silveira Paulo
Published: June 2022

Objetivo. Este artigo informativo analisa o papel da OCDE no aprimoramento da política de defesa da concorrência no Brasil, por ocasião dos eventos comemorativos dos 10 anos de vigência da Lei nº 12.529/2011.
Método. O artigo buscou analisar o processo de estreitamento dos laços institucionais entre as duas instituições.
Resultados. Os resultados demonstram que é notável processo de estreitamento dos laços institucionais entre as duas instituições, o que contribuiu para o desenho normativo definido na Lei nº 12.529/2011.
Conclusões. O artigo conclui com algumas reflexões sobre perspectivas futuras, tendo em vista o processo de acessão do Brasil à OCDE.
Palavras-chave: CADE; OCDE; cooperação internacional; aprimoramento de políticas públicas; Lei nº 12.529/2011.
Uno score per identificare il lattante febbrile di età ≤90 giorni con stick urinario anomalo a basso rischio di infezione batterica invasiva (IBI)
Authors: Gruppo di lettura di Milano
Published: June 2022

A score to identify the febrile infant aged ≤90 days with abnormal urine stick at low risk of invasive bacterial infection (IBI) Analyzing the data recorded in the emergency room (ER) of one 3° level of care Spanish center relating to 662 infants in good general condition, aged ≤90 days with fever without localization signs and altered urine stick, the authors calculated a score to identify the infants at low risk of invasive bacterial infections (IBI). Age (≤15 days of life), and blood values of procalcitonin (PCT ≥0.6 ng / mL) and C reactive protein (CRP ≥ 20 mg / L) were independent risk factors for invasive bacterial infection (RISeuP score). This score was then applied prospectively to 449 infants enrolled in 21 ERs and managed according to the individual centers’ protocols, for validation. The results were comparable, however, in the absence of data relating to the treatment received, the authors' conclusions regarding the possible home management of infants at low risk of IBI require careful verification.
Conrad’s Son
Authors: Meyers Jeffrey
Published: June 2022

Conrad expresses the theme of both Nostromo and A Flag for Sunrise: “The scrupulous and the just, the noble, humane, and devoted natures; the unselfish and the intelligent may begin a movement—but it passes away from them. They are not the leaders of a revolution. They are its victims: the victims of disgust, of disenchantment—often of remorse. Hopes grotesquely betrayed, ideals caricatured—that is the definition of revolutionary success.”
Effectiveness of Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS) for Improving the Mini-Implant Insertion Procedural Skills of Postgraduate Orthodontic Trainees
Authors: Azeem Muhammad , Usmani Ambreen , Ashar Abid
Published: June 2022

Background: College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) has recently introduced different WBA tools in various specialties, but Directly Observed Procedural Skills (DOPS) is still required to be implemented in orthodontics which will improve learning and skills of the learner. Aim: To determine the effect of applying DOPS for improving the mini-implant insertion procedural skills of postgraduate orthodontic trainees. Methodology: This quantitative, quasi-experimental study was conducted at orthodontic department of de’Montmorency College of Dentistry (DCD), Lahore, from 1st July 2021 to 1st November 2021. Twenty trainees were selected and assessed over a period of 3 months which included 3 DOPS encounters with one-month interval between each encounter for mini-implant insertion. The trainees were assigned to faculty for each DOPS encounter by randomization. At the end, the trainees’ and the faculty’ perception regarding feasibility and acceptability of DOPS were obtained by means of structured questionnaire. The pre-DOPS and post-DOPS mean scores of all the trainees were compared using paired t-test. Results: Mean scores of all the orthodontic trainees significantly improved in the post-DOPS as compared to the pre-DOPS encounter, which may be linked to the feedback of 2nd DOPS session. As per results, the DOPS was perceived to be acceptable and feasible to both the faculty and trainees. Conclusion: DOPS is an effective tool for assessing and improving the mini-implant insertion procedural skills of postgraduate orthodontic trainees. Keywords: Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS); Mini-implants; Orthodontics.
Abbas Hasan, en-Nahvü’l-Vâfî maa Rabtihi mi-Esâlibi’r-Refi’a ve’l-Hayati’l-Luğaviyye. Kahire: 4.bs, Dârü’l-Maârif, 1970-1976
Authors: BİLİN Abdullah
Published: June 2022

Son dönem nahiv-dil âlimi olan Abbas Hasan modern dönemde nahivde yenileşme çabalarına destek vermiştir. İyi bir dil eğitimi aldıktan sonra yıllarca Arap dili öğretmenliği yaparak dil öğretimi alanında tecrübe sahibi olmuştur. Modern dönem araştırmacılarına hitap edecek yeni bir eserin gerekliliğini fark ettiğinde zamanla kendisi için bir başvuru kaynağı olarak hazırladığı çalışmalarını en-Nahvü’l-vâfî adı ile yayınlamıştır. Eser müellifin tecdit düşüncesini bu eser ile somut hale getirmiştir. Yirmiyi aşkın baskısı bulunan eser lisansüstü öğrencilerine ve alanın uzmanlarına hitap edecek şekilde iki kısım olarak kurgulanmıştır. Eser tecdit düşüncesini geleneğe bağlı kalarak ele almıştır. Bu yüzden İbn Malik’in Elfiyye adlı eseri kitabın ana kaynağıdır.
ENTREVISTA DE CHRISTOPHER STONE CONCEDIDA À COLEÇÃO PALAVRA DE TRADUTOR – RESENHA
Authors: de Souza Borges Lima Karina , Monteiro Carvalho Márcia
Published: June 2022

A presente resenha registra os aspectos principais da entrevista concedida por Christopher Stone, professor, pesquisador e renomado tradutor e intérprete de língua de sinais, sobretudo na esfera midiática. A entrevista percorre questões importantes na trajetória do entrevistado, desde sua formação, interesses de pesquisa, contribuições que realizou através de sua atuação e pesquisa para a comunidade surda bem como o conceito de Norma Surda engendrado em seu doutoramento. A leitura traz reflexões importantes para os profissionais tradutores e intérpretes traçando um novo panorama das relações que se estabelecem atualmente na área.
MODELOS DE NEGÓCIOS NO JORNALISMO PÓS-INDUSTRIAL: DESAFIOS E NOVAS PERSPECTIVAS
Authors: Bernardino Souza Silva Tiago , Becker Valdecir
Published: June 2022

O presente artigo apresenta uma revisão narrativa da literatura sobre as principais propostas existentes para modelos de negócios no jornalismo pós-industrial. O método utilizado foi uma pesquisa em publicações científicas em português, inglês e espanhol nos anos de 2019 e 2020 que envolvam a utilização das palavras-chave: “jornalismo pós-industrial”, “instituições jornalísticas” e “modelos de negócios jornalísticos”, na Plataforma de Periódicos da CAPES. Descobriu-se que, ainda hoje, pesquisas e análises seguem a mesma linha proposta há quase uma década por Anderson, Bell e Shirky em seu relatório sobre a necessidade de adaptação ao jornalismo pós-industrial. Dessa forma, o presente artigo sintetiza as extensas pesquisas e discussões recentes em torno do tema.
A GESTAÇÃO DA BOSSA NOVA EM DOIS FILMES SEMINAIS
Authors: Almeida de Miranda Leão Aurora
Published: June 2022

Os filmes Orfeu do carnaval (1958), de Marcel Camus, e O mandarim (1995), de Júlio Bressane, são foco do artigo. Partindo da pergunta “Até que ponto o audiovisual pode contribuir para a compreensão do surgimento da Bossa Nova e ajuda a preservar sua memória como reinvenção do samba?”, objetivamos desvelar como as obras inserem-se no traçado histórico do movimento carioca e como a ascendência de Orfeu se evidencia. Para isso, seguimos uma metodologia teórico-exploratória, concluindo que as obras funcionam como importante lugar de memória (NORA, 1993) do ritmo que até hoje encanta o mundo inteiro.
DESCOMPASSOS NAS POLÍTICAS DE ACESSIBILIDADE E NOS PADRÕES DE JANELAS DE LIBRAS EM PRODUÇÕES AUDIOVISUAIS FINANCIADAS PELA ANCINE
Authors: Emiliano Bruna , Nascimento Vinicius
Published: June 2022

Este artigo apresenta uma análise das janelas de Libras inseridas em produções audiovisuais financiadas pela ANCINE e entregues à Cinemateca Brasileira. O levantamento das produções aconteceu via contato direto com as produtoras e a análise foi realizada a partir da proposta da NBR 15.290 da ABNT e do Guia para Produções Audiovisuais Acessíveis do Ministério da Cultura. Foram analisadas 25 produções e constatou-se que as normativas oficiais não são consideradas em boa parte das produções com janelas de Libras. A análise ainda aponta o descompasso entre a criação das políticas de acessibilidade e sua execução e adesão no mercado audiovisual.
ASTROS: DESIGN DE LIVRO INFANTIL AUDIOVISUAL ACESSÍVEL
Authors: da Silva Souza Bruna , Cardoso Eduardo , Coimbra Nogueira Tiago
Published: June 2022

Astros é um livro infantil audiovisual acessível, para crianças entre 8 e 11 anos, com e sem deficiência, desenvolvido no Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso em Design Visual, em colaboração com o Planetário José Baptista Pereira da UFRGS e com a equipe Com Acesso Comunicação Acessível UFRGS, com vistas a promover inclusão social por meio da literatura infantil e gerar sensibilização sobre o tema. Adotou-se uma metodologia específica para o desenvolvimento do projeto, buscando compreender o público-alvo e os processos de criação de livros acessíveis. A partir disso, gerou-se alternativas e protótipos, que foram verificados com especialistas para refinamento e conclusão do projeto.