bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Į besimokantįjį orientuotas mokytojų ir švietimo pagalbos specialistų ugdymas, taikant personalizuotą mokymąsi
Authors: Ališauskienė Stefanija
Published: May 2022

Straipsnyje su skaitytojais dalijamasi pagrindiniais rezultatais, pasiektais kuriant, diegiant ir išbandant inovatyvią personalizuotu mokymusi grįstą pedagogų rengimo praktiką. Ši praktika sukurta ir įgyvendinta bendradarbiaujant Lietuvos pedagogų ugdymo centrams - Vilniaus universiteto Šiaulių akademija, Vilniaus universitetu ir Vytauto Didžiojo universitetu, bei Islandijos universitetu ir Korko universitetu Airijoje[1]. Šiame straipsnyje dalijamasi pagrindiniais pasiekimais, susijusiais su sukurta personalizuotu mokymusi grindžiamo pedagogų ugdymo koncepcija  bei šios koncepcijos pagrindu atnaujintomis pedagogų rengimo studijų programomis, taip pat  su įdiegtos pedagogų ugdymo studijų programose personalizuotu mokymusi grindžiamos koncepcijos raiška. Šio tyrimo metodologija grindžiama antrine duomenų analize bei projekto INTERPEARL[2] pasiekimų ataskaitų analizę. INTERPEARL projekto metu įgytos žinios ir patirtis patvirtina prielaidą, kad į besimokantįjį orientuotoje paradigmoje mokytojo vaidmuo keičiasi, bet tampa kitaip svarbus. Mokytojas labiau veikia kaip pagalbininkas, taikydamas lankstų mokymosi tempą ir diferencijuotą vertinimo praktiką, o ne tiesiogiai perteikia žinias. Kartu su kitais aktualiais klausimais į besimokantįjį orientuotame mokymosi procese svarbiausi yra du aspektai: gebėjimas parinkti ir pasirinkti veiklą bei tinkamus vertinimo metodus, taip pat besimokančiojo gebėjimas prisiimti atsakomybę už savo mokymąsi, darantis didelę įtaką mokymosi pasiekimams

 

[1] KA203 – Strateginės partnerystės aukštajam mokslui. Projektas INTERPEARL: Inovatyvus mokytojų ugdymas taikant personalizuotą mokymąsi  2018-1-LT01-KA203-046979
Study on different applications of volatile organic compounds using thermal desorption with gas chromatography
Authors:   , Claramunt Adrián Vicent
Published: May 2022

Termo desorbcijos ir dujų chromatografijos panaudojimas įvairių lakiųjų organinių junginių taikymų tyrimui
Про Національну доповідь НАН України «Національна стійкість України: стратегія відповіді на виклики та випередження гібридних загроз»
Authors: Пирожков Сергій Іванович
Published: May 2022

На розгляд Президії НАН України представлено Національну доповідь «Національна стійкість України: стратегія відповіді на виклики та випередження гібридних загроз», яку було підготовлено фахівцями установ Секції суспільних і гуманітарних наук НАН України. Автори Національної доповіді зробили спробу в сучасних геополітичних умовах обґрунтувати концепцію національної стійкості (резильєнтності) як стійкості цивілізаційної суб’єктності країни, визначити стратегію забезпечення збалансованості розвитку та успішної протидії зовнішнім і внутрішнім загрозам, у тому числі гібридним. Досліджено питання взаємодії національної резильєнтності і національної безпеки держави, поставлено проблему інституційного забезпечення стратегії національної резильєнтності.
Clinical Decision Support for Newborn Weight Loss: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Flaherman Valerie J. , Robinson Andrew , Creasman Jennifer , McCulloch Charles E. , Paul Ian M. , Pletcher Mark J.
Published: May 2022

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE

The Newborn Weight Tool (NEWT) can inform newborn feeding decisions and might reduce health care utilization by preventing excess weight loss. Clinical decision support (CDS) displaying NEWT might facilitate its use. Our study’s objective is to determine the effect of CDS displaying NEWT on feeding and health care utilization.

METHODS

At an hospital involved in NEWT development, we randomly assigned 2682 healthy infants born ≥36 weeks gestation in 2018–2019 either to CDS displaying NEWT with an electronic flag if most recent weight was ≥75th weight loss centile or to a control of usual care with NEWT accessed at clinician discretion. Our primary outcome was feeding type concordant with weight loss, defined as exclusive breastfeeding for those not flagged, exclusive breastfeeding or supplementation for those flagged once, and supplementation for those flagged more than once. Secondary outcomes included inpatient and outpatient utilization in the first 30 days. We used χ2 and Student’s t tests to compare intervention infants with control and to compare trial infants with those born in 2017.

RESULTS

Feeding was concordant with for 1854 (74.5%) trial infants and did not differ between randomized groups (P = .65); concordant feeding was higher for all trial infants than for infants born in 2017 (64.4%; P < .0005). Readmission occurred for 51 (3.8%) CDS infants and 45 (3.4%) control infants (P = .56). Among the 60% of trial infants with outpatient records available, there were 3.5 ± 1.7 visits with no differences between randomized groups (P = .10).

CONCLUSIONS

At an hospital involved in NEWT development, CDS displaying NEWT did not alter either feeding or health care utilization compared with discretionary NEWT access.
Assessment of Root Canal Anatomy of Maxillary and Mandibular Canine Teeth: a Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Study
Authors: Okumuş Özlem , Çoban Kanyılmaz Ata Nisa
Published: May 2022

To investigate the root canal anatomy of permanent maxillary and mandibular canines in a Turkish subpopulation using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Retrospective CBCT data of 300 patients admitted to our clinic between 2016 and 2018 were screened and evaluated. A total of 235 patients, 100 males and 135 females, aged 14-76 years (mean age 37.27±13.40) were included in this study. A total of 191 (44,8%) maxillary canine teeth and 235 (55,2%) mandibular canine teeth were examined. The number of roots and root canal morphology according to Vertucci’s classification, the presence of accessory canals, and the position of the apical foramen of the root were analyzed. The effect of gender and age on the incidence of root canal morphology was also investigated. The majority of the teeth had a Type I canal configuration in both maxillary canines (100%) and mandibular canines (92,8%). In the mandibular canines the other canal patterns found were Type III (6,8%), and Type II (0,4%). Apical foramen was centrally positioned in the majority of the teeth, 70,2% and 66,8% in maxillary and mandibular canines, respectively. The occurrence of two roots in mandibular canines was 3,8% and the root canal separation was found 53,8% and 46,2% in the middle and cervical third of the root, respectively. No significant statistical difference was observed effect of gender and age on the incidence of the root canal morphology and the position of the apical foramen. Due to the diverse morphology and the potential presence of a second canal for canine teeth among the Turkish subpopulation, dentists should perform endodontic treatments with greater care. CBCT is an accurate tool for the morphological assessment of the root canals.
First records of Bolbitius coprophilus (Agaricales, Bolbitiaceae) from Pakistan
Authors: Usman Muhammad , Noor Awan Ayesha , Yousaf Nousheen , Murtaza Ghulam , Hanif Muhammad , Khalid Abdul Nasir
Published: May 2022

In efforts to record fungal biodiversity of Pakistan, specimens of genus Bolbitius Fr., namely B. coprophilus (Peck) Hongo, collected from two different localities with arid to semi-arid climate of Punjab province, have been described and identified based on morphological and ITS-nrDNA sequence data. The genus is not quite common in Pakistan since only one species of Bolbitius has been reported so far. In current study, B. coprophilus is presented as a new record and second report of the genus from the country after 40 years. Distribution records of B. coprophilus and a morphological comparison with closely related taxa are also provided.
Nano-calcium Powder Properties from Six Commercial Fish Bone Waste in Indonesia
Authors: Kusumawati Pipin , Triwitono Priyanto , Anggrahini Sri , Pranoto Yudi
Published: May 2022

Low daily calcium intake in Asia, especially in Indonesia, is still a serious problem. The abundant fish bone waste from the fishery fillet industries in Indonesia,  can be employed as an alternative source of calcium to meet daily calcium needs. This research aimed to determine which of the six fish species (tilapia, catfish, grouper, snapper, tuna, kingfish mackerel) produces the best quality and the most cost-effective nano-calcium powder for a recommendation to the stakeholders. The calcium was extracted using an alkali treatment. The properties of the produced nano-calcium powders were analyzed for: proximate composition, calcium and phosphorus levels, color brightness level, XRD, FTIR, particle size, and SEM-EDX image analysis. The tilapia bone had the finest particle size of calcium (87.37 nm), while the grouper bone had the biggest particle size (281.4 nm). The brightness of all yields varied from 83.83 (beige-kingfish mackerel) to 90.64 (white-tilapia). The average calcium content from EDX analysis varied from 21.51% (snapper) to 34.37% (grouper). The average phosphorus levels ranged from 10.73% (kingfish mackerel) to 15.99% (grouper). The EDX Ca/P molar ratio was 1.41-1.66 across all samples. The FTIR spectra showed that all samples contained PO, CH, CO, NH, and OH groups. The XRD spectra pattern determined that the two main components of the fish bone nano-calcium powder were 90% hydroxyapatite and halite. All fish bone samples have the potential to be used as raw material for nano-sized calcium. However, grouper bone with the highest calcium content and the highest nano-calcium yield was the best choice for further study.
Interpretations and (Mis)understandings: Three Case Studies of Illustrations of the Buddha's Lifestory
Authors: Strong John S.
Published: May 2022

This chapter expands the theme of visualising the Buddha, by exploring the literary and visual endeavour of biography. We know that Buddhist narrative art often required (and still requires) oral or written explanations by monks or others tasked with interpreting the visual depictions. These explanations could, of course, greatly influence a person’s understanding of the images. This chapter looks at three instances featuring explications of illustrations of the Buddha’s lifestory, taken from three very different milieux. The first example comes from the Mūlasarvāstivāda Vinaya: Strong reexamines the story of Mahākāśyapa’s ordering the depiction of selected scenes from the Buddha’s life and then using them to help King Ajātaśatru cope with the news of the Buddha’s death. Second, Strong explores what is possibly the earliest comprehensive account of the legend of the Buddha by a Westerner: Tomás Pereira’s 1685 Portuguese summary of a 190-chapter Ming Dynasty life of the Buddha, in which each page of text is illustrated by a facing woodblock print. He focuses on the effect this systematic illustration of the original may have had on Portuguese understanding of the narrative. Finally, Strong looks at early 18th century Dutch misexplications (as depictions of Adam and Eve) of various Buddha images they saw at Mulkirigala in Southern Sri Lanka—a site they further misperceived as being Adam’s Peak. A conclusion will relate these three case studies and return to the wider themes of the volume, around how visual and verbal images can help us to understand the history of Buddhism.
Localizing Narrative through Image: The Nun Utpalavarṇā in a Stone Relief from Kaushambi
Authors: Mace Sonya Rhie
Published: May 2022

This chapter explores similar questions through a study of a key narrative in visual and textual forms. The Buddha's descent from the Trāyastriṃśa Heaven at Sāṃkāśya is one among many scenes from the life of Śākyamuni at the copiously embellished stupa sites of Bharhut, Kanaganahalli and Sanchi. At these grand establishments, the scene is readily recognizable by the graphic image of the vertical staircase, surrounded by celestial jubilants and assemblies of idyllic lay people. One example from this early period of art in peninsular India, includes the nun Utpalavarṇā venerating Śākyamuni upon his arrival. The relief is carved on an upright of a small section of a monolithic railing found at Ghoṣitārāma Monastery at Kauśāmbī. This chapter argues that the Descent episode on the large-scale public monuments was intended to impress visitors with the miracle of the staircase and Buddha's ability to move magically between earth and heaven. In reliefs carved on a small scale in a monastic context, on the other hand, the same scene appears to point instead to concerns of the clergy that are fleshed out in the vinaya version of the story, an unpublished new translation of which forms the basis of this analysis.
Bendrojo ugdymo mokyklų veiklos kokybės vertinimas ir jo poveikis
Authors: Tumlovskaja Jelizaveta , Ruškus Jonas
Published: May 2022

Straipsnyje apžvelgiama bendrojo ugdymo mokyklų veiklos kokybės vertinimo raida Lietuvoje. Remiantis tyrimo rezultatais analizuojamas ir atskleidžiamas pedagogų požiūris į mokyklų vertinimo procesą, atkreipiamas dėmesys į pozityvius vertinimo aspektus bei problemas, su kuriomis susiduriama diegiant vertinimo modelį praktikoje. Formuluojamos išvados, kad Lietuvoje diegiamas vertinimo modelis atitinka progresyvias vertinimo kaitos tendencijas, tačiau nepakankamai skatina prognozuotus pozityvius kokybės pokyčius.
Clinical outcomes of COVID-19 in patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
Authors: Gorayeb-Polacchini Fernanda Salomão , Caldas Heloisa Cristina , Abbud-Filho Mario
Published: May 2022

Abstract Background: The reported incidence and fatality rate of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in patients receiving chronic dialysis are higher than in the general population. We sought to study the outcomes following coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) diagnosis in patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis (HD) or peritoneal dialysis (PD) in a single center in Brazil. Methods: Of the 522 patients on dialysis evaluated between March 1, 2020, and October 1, 2021, those presenting symptoms or with a history of close contact with COVID-19 patients were tested with reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction of samples from nasopharyngeal swabs. Results: Of the 522 patients, 120 were positive for COVID-19 infection, of which 86% were on HD and 14% in the PD program. The incidence per 10,000 inhabitants was higher in the HD group than in the PD group (2,423.5 vs. 1,752.5). The mortality per 10,000 inhabitants (470.5 vs. 927.8) and the fatality rate (19.4 vs. 52.9%, p = 0.005) were higher in the PD group. The PD group also had a higher need for hospitalization, intensive care, and mechanical ventilation. Conclusions: We advise caution when considering strategies to transfer patients from HD to the PD program to minimize the risk of COVID-19 for patients on HD.
Del auge al ocaso: la década de 1960 y la declinación del circuito teatral en ídish de Buenos Aires
Authors: Ansaldo Paula
Published: May 2022

RESUMO En este artículo se aborda el proceso de declinación de las representaciones en ídish en la Argentina que se produce a lo largo de la década de 1960. En el trabajo se realiza un recorrido por los años de auge del teatro judío en el país, entre los años 30 y los 50, y se indaga en los diferentes factores que influyen en la crisis del circuito teatral en ídish que se desarrolla en Buenos Aires y que finalmente lleva a su desaparición en la década de 1960.
From Heyday to Decay: The Crisis of Buenos Aires’ Yiddish Theatre Scene during the 1960s
Authors: Ansaldo Paula
Published: May 2022

ABSTRACT This article focuses on the declining process of Yiddish theatrical representations in Argentina throughout the 1960s. The paper will first address the heyday of the Yiddish theatre scene in Buenos Aires, between the 1930s and the 1950s, to then explore the main factors that provoked the crisis that finally led to its decline during the 1960s.
Análise da trajetória dos ministros do Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF): insulamento ou presidencialismo de coalizão?
Authors: Rodrigues Theófilo Codeço Machado
Published: May 2022

Resumo O processo político de indicação dos ministros do Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) ainda é pouco conhecido pela literatura especializada. Esse é um processo que obedece à lógica do presidencialismo de coalizão? Ou trata-se de um espaço próprio de insulamento burocrático? O presente artigo busca responder a essas questões. Além de matérias da imprensa, a principal fonte documental desta investigação consiste nos depoimentos colhidos pelo projeto História oral do Supremo (1988-2013) , da Escola de Direito do Rio de Janeiro da Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV DIREITO RIO). O artigo está estruturado em três seções. A primeira observa os trâmites legais e políticos de um processo de indicação de ministro ao STF. A segunda está subdividida em subseções que abordam as trajetórias dos ministros indicados por cinco presidentes: Itamar Franco, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Dilma Rousseff e Michel Temer. A terceira seção relaciona os dados encontrados pela investigação com as literaturas que tratam das bases do presidencialismo de coalizão brasileiro e do “insulamento burocrático”. Conclui-se que as indicações de ministros ao STF não operam em uma única forma, mas sim em quatro articulações distintas: interna, barganha, simbólica e insulada. Essas indicações seguem por uma lógica própria, híbrida, simultaneamente política e técnica, e respondem às demandas da conjuntura.
Repensando o social na Educação Física a partir das contribuições da Teoria Ator-Rede e de Bruno Latour
Authors: Mendes Diego de Sousa , Barbosa Lucas Gilberto
Published: May 2022

RESUMO O presente artigo analisou possíveis contribuições da Teoria Ator-Rede (TAR) e da obra de Bruno Latour para se pensar o social na Educação Física. Como metodologia, foi feito um estudo teórico, de característica exploratória, de parte da obra latouriana e da TAR, bem como de textos que tratam do social na Educação Física, para uma reflexão sobre possíveis contribuições da TAR em direção a uma guinada do olhar analítico sobre o social na Educação Física. A partir de nossa análise, constatamos que a TAR e a obra latouriana podem trazer uma análise dinâmica e menos determinista sobre as associações que compõe a Educação Física, reconhecendo os diversos participantes heterogêneos (humanos e não-humanos) que compõe as redes de associações constituintes desta área.
Foeniculum vulgare (fennel) and Cymbopogon winterianus (citronella) essential oils to replace a growth promoter in the diet of European quails
Authors: Silva David Rwbystanne Pereira , Brandão Patrícia Araújo , Oliveira Kalyne Danielly Silva de , Medeiros Tiago Tavares Brito , Silva Joelma Vasconcelos Celestino , Almeida Jonathan Mádson dos Santos
Published: May 2022

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate the replacement of a growth-promoting antibiotic by fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) and citronella (Cymbopogon winterianus) essential oils in the quail diet on performance variables (weight gain, feed intake, feed conversion), as well as the carcass and cut yield. To do so, 240 one-day-old male and female European quails were distributed in a completely randomized design with four treatments, five replications and 12 animals per experimental unit. The treatments consisted of: PC – positive control diet without fennel or citronella essential oils and with the growth promoter (zinc bacitracin); NC – negative control diet without essential oils and without growth promoter; CEO - Diet with +0.078% citronella essential oil without the growth promoter; and FEO - Diet with +0.078% fennel essential oil without the growth promoter. The experiment lasted 42 days, in which the performance variables were analyzed in three periods (1-14 days; 14-21 days; and 22-42 days) and the carcass and cut yield in two periods (at 21 and 42 days). The observed data were submitted to analysis of variance and the comparison of means was performed using the Tukey’s test at 5% significance. The presence of essential oils positively influenced (P<0.05) the performance variables and the carcass and cuts yield in all analyzed periods. The use of fennel and citronella essential oils to replace zinc bacitracin in the diet of European quails improves performance and the carcass and cut yield.
A Case of Maturity onset diabetes of the young: just keep of mınd
Authors: AKYÜREK Nesibe , ABİDİN İlhan , MARZİOĞLU ÖZDEMİR Ebru
Published: May 2022

Maturityonsetdiabetes of theyoung (MODY) is a monogenic, autosomal dominant form of diabetescharacterisedbymutations in genesresulting in dysfunction of pancreatic β-cellsandsubsequentinsulinproduction.
Thecurrentstrategyforidentifyingpatientswith a potential MODY mutation is touseclinicalcharacteristicssuch as youngonset of diabetes,an autosomaldomınatpattern of inheritanceandnon-ınsulındependence(1).
HNF1A-MODY is nonketoticdiabeteswithonsetduringchildhood, adolescence, orearlyadulthood, progressivecharacter of hyperglycemiawith a high risk forchronicmicrovasculardiabetescomplications(2).
Wepresent a childwith HNF1A-MODYduetoa newmutationHNF1-A gene (c,787C>T (p. R263C) (c. Arg263ys)) diagnosedincidentally.
Temel İbadetler Bağlamında Kur'ân-Sünnet İlişkisi
Authors: KARATAŞ Zübeyir
Published: May 2022

Malum olduğu üzere İslâm’ın ilk kaynağı, şüphesiz Kur’ân-ı Kerîm’dir. Onu önem ve sıralama bakımından sünnet izlemektedir. Bu iki kaynağın birbiriyle ilişkisi, bizzat Kur’ân’ın farklı âyetlerinde belirtilmiştir. Ancak buna rağmen tarihin farklı dönemlerinde (özellikle modern dönemde) kimi çevreler tarafından bu ilişkinin mahiyeti ve kapsam alanı tartışılmış, kimilerince bu ilişki tamamen reddedilmiştir. Aslında Kur’ân’ın açık ifadesiyle onun ilk muhatabı ve aynı zamanda ilk mübelliği ve mübeyyini Hz. Peygamber olduğunu belirtmesi, bunların arasındaki ilişkiyi açık bir şekilde ortaya koymaktadır. Zira Allah Resûlü, inen âyetleri ashâbına talim ederken bu âyetlerin ihtiva ettikleri hüküm ve hikmetleri de izah ediyordu. Dolayısıyla bu iki kaynağı birbirinden bağımsız ve ayrı bir şekilde ele almak; başta Kur’ân’ın ruhuyla ve hikmetiyle bağdaşmadığı görülmektedir. Bu makalede Kur’ân-sünnet ilişkisini her Müslümanın bazılarıyla her gün, bazılarıyla ise yılın belirli vakitlerinde karşılaştığı İslâm esasları bağlamında ele aldık. Bunu yaparken öncelikli olarak bu esasları Kur’ân’a ardından sünnete arz edip bir neticeye ulaşmaya çalıştık.
SOSYAL HİZMET ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN ARAŞTIRMANIN YÖNTEM BÖLÜMÜNE İLİŞKİN ÖZ-YETERLİKLERİ VE ARAŞTIRMA YAPMAYA YÖNELİK KAYGI DÜZEYLERİ
Authors: YILMAZ Beyza , KARATAŞ Kasım
Published: May 2022

Sosyal hizmet araştırması sosyal hizmet alanyazınını beslemesinin yanı sıra uygulamaya katkı sağlayan önemli bilgi ve becerileri sunmaktadır. Bu araştırma ile sosyal hizmet bölümü lisans 4. sınıf ve lisansüstü öğrencilerinin araştırmanın yöntem bölümüne ilişkin öz-yeterlikleri ve araştırmaya yönelik kaygıları ölçülmek istenmiştir. Araştırma ilişkisel desen ile gerçekleştirilmiş olup, araştırmaya katılan 190 öğrencinin soru formuna verdiği yanıtlar analiz edilmiştir. Lisans ve yüksek lisans öğrencilerinin kaygıları doktora öğrencilerinden daha fazla bulunmuştur. Bununla birlikte yüksek lisans öğrencilerinin kaygı düzeyleri lisans öğrencilerinin kaygı düzeylerine oldukça yakın olup, öz-yeterlik düzeyleri lisans öğrencilerinden daha düşük bulunmuştur. Bulgular yüksek lisans programı başta olmak üzere eğitim programlarının yeniden gözden geçirilmesi için kimi gereklilikleri ortaya koymaktadır. İçinde bulunduğumuz bilgi çağında, sosyal hizmet öğrencilerinin çağın teknolojik olanaklarını kullanarak, sosyal sorunlara yönelik araştırmalar gerçekleştirmesi, araştırmalar sonucu elde ettiği bilgilerle uygulama ve teoriye katkıda bulunarak, mesleğin bilimsel temelini geliştirmesi ve güçlendirmesi beklenmektedir.
Canada’s Copyright Act Review: Implications for Fair Dealing and Higher Education
Authors: Zerkee Jennifer , Savage Stephanie , Campbell Jentry
Published: May 2022

Beginning in late 2017, the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology (INDU Committee) undertook a statutory review of Canada’s Copyright Act. This article examines the recommendations made by higher education and academic library stakeholders in order to determine their copyright priorities. More specifically, the analysis highlights recommendations relating to fair dealing and addresses the tension between higher education and the Canadian publishing community. The article also explores the three fair dealing recommendations made in the INDU Committee’s final report, raises questions about the INDU Committee’s support for use of fair dealing in higher education, and proposes increased advocacy by the higher education community, including a cohesive strategy that engages directly with the public interest aspect of education’s role and the representation of its user groups. Ultimately, educational institutions are as much a part of the Canadian cultural landscape as any other copyright stakeholder. Improved advocacy is vital as Canada heads towards the next statutory review, expected to be launched in 2022.
Nanopore amplicon sequencing v2
Authors: Matsuo Yoshiyuki
Published: May 2022

The two-step PCR method allows us to perform nanopore amplicon sequencing with a user-defined inner primer set combined with barcoded outer primers provided by Oxford Nanopore Technologies, taking advantage of rapid adapter attachment chemistry. This method can be applied to a wide range of sequence-based analyses, including microbiome profiling and the identification of genetic variations in targeted loci.
Ethernet-APL für hochverfügbare Sicherheitsanwendungen
Authors: Meurer Alexander , Risser Marc , Roser Martin
Published: May 2022

Während Feldgeräte zur Steuerung und Regelung meist über digitale Feldbuslösungen angebunden werden, fristet die PLTSicherheitstechnikauch heute noch ihr Dasein im „Dornröschenschlaf“ - in analoger 4…20-mA-Technik mit vollständig separierterInfrastruktur. Der Ethernet-Advanced Physical Layer (APL) ermöglicht nun die Entwicklung von einheitlichen Feldgerätenfür sicherheitsgerichtete und nicht-sicherheitsgerichtete Anwendungen sowie deren Anbindung über eine einheitliche, vollständig digitale Infrastruktur. Dieser Artikel zeigt, welche Vorteile sich aus Sicht des Anlagenbetreibers in den einzelnen Phasen des Sicherheitslebenszyklus von Prozessanlagen ergeben und diskutiert die bevorstehenden Herausforderungen.
Treatment of femoral neck fractures at the turn of the century
Authors: Lirtsman V. M. , Zorya V. I. , Gnetetsky S. F.
Published: May 2022

On the basis of world literature data review and personal observations the authors conclude that primary osteosynthesis should be performed on the day of patients admission in case no special contraindications are present. The application of massive monolithic fixators is not expedient because of their depress the reparative regeneration in fracture zone and damage blood supply of the femoral head. Two fixators are sufficient for stable osteosynthesis: distal fixator is placed with support at Adams arch and/or Markel spur and prevents varus deformity of the femoral head and neck; proximal fixator is inserted into cortex of the femoral neck and prevents the backwards displacement. Stabilisation of femoral neck fragments with screws should be performed by their maximum insertion into cortical bone. Unipolar prosthesis of the femoral head or total hip replacement are indicated mainly in failed osteosynthesis.
Россия и США на мировой сцене. Часть III. Роль мессианства, исключительности, амбиций и выживания в разжигании соперничества
Authors: Graham Thomas
Published: May 2022

Российское мессианство и американская исключительность играли совершенно разные роли в формировании внешней политики двух великих держав. Мессианство не оказывало серьезного влияния на российских государственных деятелей, которые в своих действиях в основном руководствовались принципами реальной политики (Realpolitik). Даже в советскую эпоху идеологический запал вскоре уступил место государственным интересам. Мировое господство под эгидой российского универсализма и исключительности по большей части мало заботило российских правителей; скорее они были сосредоточены на поддержании фундаментального характера российского государства и на сохранении своего места за главным столом мировой геополитики среди других великих держав. Напротив, за океаном идея американской исключительности вдохновляла как элиты, так и широкую общественность, и способствовала выработке уникального среди мировых держав подхода к международной политике. Стремление пропагандировать американские ценности личным примером положило начало энергичной кампании по распространению влияния Соединенных Штатов по всему миру на протяжении десятилетий после Второй мировой войны. Идея глобального лидерства легла в основу американской внешней политики, базировавшейся на принципах универсализма. Американский динамизм привел к обострению соперничества с Россией. Продвигаясь вглубь евразийского континента в поисках коммерческих возможностей и одновременно с этим распространяя свои демократические ценности, США в конечном счете вплотную подошли к обширному периметру безопасности России. Соединенные Штаты уже не могли свернуть поиски новых рынков или отказаться от продвижения американских ценностей, равно как и Россия была не в состоянии поступиться уникальным характером своей государственности. Таким образом, продолжительное идеологическое и геополитическое соперничество стало неизбежным.
Evaluación de la calidad del programa de cáncer de mama del Hospital de San Juan de Dios de Cali – Consultorio Rosado
Authors: Reyes Luis Alberto , Diaz Navarro Saul , Pool Gómez Alden
Published: May 2022

Introducción: En Colombia, el cáncer de mama es considerado un problema de salud pública, es el de mayor frecuencia en las mujeres. La OMS propuso desarrollar programas de promoción y prevención, garantizando detección temprana y tratamiento oportuno. Estos programas requieren evaluación y mejoramiento continuo en sus diferentes etapas de desarrollo, para garantizar la calidad en la atención en salud.

Objetivo: Evaluar la calidad del programa “Consultorio Rosado” del Hospital de San Juan de Dios, en la atención de pacientes con cáncer de mama usando indicadores de procesos y resultados.

Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo, longitudinal y retrospectivo en pacientes diagnosticados con cáncer de mama. Se calcularon los indicadores definidos por la Cuenta de Alto Costo.

Resultados: Se analizó información de 329 registros clínicos reportados por el Hospital de San Juan de Dios de Cali al Sistema de vigilancia epidemiológica (SIVIGILA) con diagnóstico de cáncer de mama. La evaluación mostró cumplimiento en seis de los doce indicadores de la Cuenta de Alto Costo, contemplados en la evaluación de la calidad, estos fueron: porcentaje de realización de cirugía conservadora (cuadrantectomía) en pacientes con estadio in situ e infiltrante, detección de cáncer en estado in situ, biopsia previa a procedimiento quirúrgico y valoración por cuidado paliativo.

 Conclusión: El programa cumple con el 50% de los indicadores. Es necesario mejorar el registro clínico y reducir las barreras de acceso a los servicios de diagnóstico y tratamiento para garantizar una atención oportuna y mejorar el pronóstico de las pacientes con esta patología.
Posture correction as part of holistic health promotion in Hungarian schools
Authors: Somhegyi Annamária
Published: May 2022

The primary prevention program of the Hungarian Spine Society was launched in 1995 with two goals: 1. to achieve that all school-children take part regularly in effective posture correcting exercises as part of physical education; and 2. to achieve daily physical education for all school-children. With appropriate governmental legislation and parliamentary decision both goals were integrated into the National Public Health Program in 2001 and 2003 and later in the national educational laws and documents. From 2011 and 2012 holistic health promotion in schools with the goal to reach all children became also prescription for all schools in Hungary. Public health institutions and actors still have to do much: they have to give continuous professional help to the physical education teachers in their posture correcting work and to all teachers in their daily health promoting tasks. The article presents the details of the special posture correcting exercises, their distribution and prospective controlled studies, their place in the national education, the present situation and the further tasks. The article is supplemented by a short report about daily physical education and holistic health promotion in schools: how the prescription was achieved, the essence and the follow up of it, and what are the tasks for the helping public health actors.
B-sejt-depletio a sclerosis mulitplex terápiájában: új szereplő az ofatumumab
Authors: Pukoli Dániel , Vécsei László
Published: May 2022

Az elmúlt évek kutatási eredményei bizonyították, hogy a B-lymphocyták döntő szerepet játszanak a sclerosis multiplex (SM) patogenezisében. A betegség folyamatának jobb megértése a B-sejteket célzó antitest-terápiák kifej­lesz­tését eredményezte, amelyek potenciális gyógyszerek lehetnek mind a relapszusos, mind a progresszív SM formáiban. A B-sejt-depletiós terápiák ezért mindinkább előtérbe kerülnek, és meghatározóak a betegség prog­ressziójának csökkentésében. Az első B-sejt-depletáló, anti-CD20 monoklonális antitest a rituximab volt, amit sclerosis multiplexben is vizsgáltak, és a kedvező eredményeket követően újabb gyógyszerek kerültek kifejlesz­tésre, hasonló támadásponttal. 2017-ben az FDA, 2018-ban az EMA is engedélyezte egy másik anti-CD20 mo­noklonális antitest, az ocrelizumab relapszáló-remittáló sclerosis multiplex (RRSM) és primer progresszív sclerosis multiplex (PPSM) terápiájában történő bevezetését. Ez különösen jelentős előrelépés volt a PPSM kezelésében, hiszen ez volt az első gyógyszer, ami bizonyítottan csök­kentette a progressziót PPSM-ben. A B-sejt-depletiós terápia új szereplőjeként nemrégiben lépett színre az ofatumumab, ami egy teljesen humán anti-CD20 mono­klonális antitest. A gyógyszer alkalmazását 2021 már­ciu­sá­ban az EMA is engedélyezte a sclerosis multiplex relapszáló formáiban (RSM). Összefoglalónkban részletesen bemutatjuk a jelenleg SM-ben alkalmazott anti-CD20 monoklonális antitest-terápiák hatásmechanizmusát és hatékonyságát.
Education 4.0: An Analysis of Teachers‟ Attitude towards the Use of Technology in Teaching Mathematics
Authors:   the School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia, Zulkipli Nur Hidayati , Musa Muzirah
Published: May 2022

This study investigates mathematics teachers’ readiness towards Education 4.0 and their attitude towards the use of technology in teaching mathematics. The study participants included 162 mathematics teachers in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. A quantitative approach with a questionnaire was employed in this study. Data collected were analysed by using descriptive and t-tests and analysis of variance using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 27. The overall results for mathematics teachers’ readiness towards Education 4.0 lead to uncertainty, which indicates that teachers are still not prepared and lack knowledge about Education 4.0. When grouped according to age, gender and grade level taught, the results show that there is no significant difference between teachers’ readiness towards Education 4.0. Meanwhile, for attitude, the results reveal that teachers have a positive attitude towards the use of technology in teaching mathematics, regardless of their age, gender or grade level taught. However, it shows a significant difference between male and female teachers’ attitudes. For age and grade level taught, the results show no significant difference between mathematics teachers’ attitudes towards the use of technology in teaching the subject. Therefore, the study recommends that teachers should strengthen their positive attitude towards the use of technology in teaching and learning and that the higher authorities also should participate in providing teachers knowledge on Education 4.0 and helping them adapt to current educational changes.
Perceived Proficiency with Technology and Online Learning Expectations of Students in the Graduate Program of One State University in the Philippines
Authors:   the College of Arts and Sciences and College of Teacher Education, Laguna State Polytechnic University, San Pablo City Campus, Philippines, Panoy Julie Fe D. , Andrade Rose R. , Febrer Loraine B. , Ching Delon A.
Published: May 2022

COVID-19 has imposed changes to the educational system shifting from conventional classroom setting to online learning. Assessing students’ proficiency with technology and expectations for online learning are vital for their success. Hence, this study explores the perceived proficiency with technology and online learning expectations of graduate students employing descriptive-correlational design. The study utilized survey questionnaires to examine their proficiency with technology and expectations for online instructor, course content, social interaction and course navigation. The findings suggest that the graduate students are proficient with technology. Likewise, the data gathered revealed that students have a very high expectations for online instructor, course content and social interaction. In addition, there is a moderately high expectation as to course navigation. Moreover, a significant relationship exists between proficiency with technology and online expectations of graduate students. Bridging the gap between students’ expectations and the actual experiences offered to them play a crucial role in ensuring that teaching and learning outcomes are achieved. Intensive understanding and awareness of their expectations could aid higher educational institutions in planning, designing and modifying online courses that responds to students’ needs. It is recommended that the sources of expectations be further explored.
Combining Online Learning with Gamification: An Exploration into Achievement, Motivation, and Satisfaction of the Undergraduate
Authors:   Suan Dusit University, Bangkok, Thailand, Jitsupa Jira , Takomsane Mutita , Bunyawanich Sasanun , Songsom Nualsri , Nilsook Prachyanun
Published: May 2022

This research aims to develop online teaching plan through applying gamification. The results reveal learning performance, motivation, and satisfaction of the undergraduate towards the intervention. The sampling group is the undergraduate enrolling in Digital Literacy course in the second semester of the 2020 academic year of 154. The research tools consist of online teaching plan incorporating gamification, achievement test, motivation level evaluation form, and satisfaction survey of the undergraduate with this teaching plan. The results inform that the online teaching plan generates performance according to the specified 80/80 criteria. The learning performance of the undergraduate is significantly higher than that before the implementation of the online teaching plan incorporating gamification at .01. Learning motivation of the undergraduate is significantly different with the statistical level of .01. Also, the undergraduate is highly satisfied with online teaching applying gamification.
Artificial Intelligence in Education: Fears and Faiths
Authors:   Regional Center for the Education and the Training Professions (CRMEF) of Marrakech-Safi, Marrakech, Morocco, the Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory in Didactic, Education and Training (LIRDEF), ENS, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco, and Center for Studies, Evaluation and Pedagogical Research (CEERP), Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco, Douali Latifa , Selmaoui Sabah , Bouab Widad
Published: May 2022

Artificial Intelligence (AI) aims to develop models with human-like cognitive functions. Since its conception in the mid-50s, it has achieved big success in almost all areas and domains, starting from games to autonomous robotic surgery, and it is evolving rapidly. Indeed, AI-based machines pervade all domains and it is used for many purposes. In developing countries, it is widely used in almost all everyday life tasks. Yet, the idea that machines can act as humans and make decisions on behalf of individuals scares many people and raises many concerns and controversies. This tends to be the case in Morocco as well. Over the past few years, AI has made its way in the field of education and it is revolutionizing it. In this survey study, we probed the opinions of Moroccans about AI and their fears and hopes towards AI and its use in education. The majority of the respondents to the survey expressed serious worries about the future of using AI, especially in the early childhood education. Nevertheless, they seem to be rather cautiously optimistic about using AI in providing technical assistance in teaching-related tasks.
Fuzzy Tsukamoto Implementation to Detect Physiological Condition on IoT-Based e-Learning Users
Authors:   the Department of Information System, Faculty of Computer Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang 65145, Indonesia, Pradana F. , Bachtiar F. A. , Widasari E. R.
Published: May 2022

Science and technology advancement drives humans to adapt to the digital world. IT development is proven to positively affect the education area through the concept of electronic learning (e-learning). This is especially true during the COVID-19 pandemic where traditional classrooms teaching was transferred to e-learning. This technological development demands individuals to adapt to the advancement. Despite its benefits, technological advancement may affect the physical condition of e-learning users. When the e-learning users fail to adjust, they might have physical condition problems that cause depression. Therefore, we propose an Internet of Things (IoT)-based system to detect the physiological conditions of e-learning users. By implementing Fuzzy Tsukamoto as artificial intelligence on IoT technology, we can identify the physiological condition of e-learning users such as relaxed, calm, anxious, and stressed conditions. Structurally, the proposed system consists of three stages: 1) Sensor data acquisition, 2) Physiological condition detection using Fuzzy Tsukamoto, 3) Display the output directly to the website. We evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed system in the task of detecting the physiological condition of the ten e-learning users. Based on experimental results, the proposed system presents 84.01% of accuracy. This result indicates that the proposed system is able to reliably detect physiological conditions on IoT-based e-learning users. By detecting psychological conditions, e-learning is expected to become an adaptive learning system so that it can adapt to the characteristics of each user.
Information and Communication Technology Practices in Biology Teaching in Lesotho High Schools
Authors:   the University of the Free State, South Africa, Makuru Bobojane , Jita Thuthukile
Published: May 2022

Information and communication technology (ICT) has never been more important in schools than in the current context of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many more teachers to use ICT for teaching, even in less resourced countries such as Lesotho. In this quantitative study, teachers’ ICT practices in Lesotho during the year 2020 were examined through the lens of technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK). The objectives were to investigate the ICT tools that teachers commonly use, describe the practices that characterize the patterns of use, and determine the correlation between teachers’ practices and their use of ICTs for teaching. Altogether, 107 respondents, selected by a systematic probability sampling technique, completed a five-point Likert scale questionnaire comprising closed-ended items that explored their practices on ICT use for teaching the subject of biology. Data were analyzed for frequencies, means, and standard deviations using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) program. The results indicated that biology teachers in Lesotho use ICTs rather sporadically in their teaching and are consequently ill-prepared to adapt to and mitigate the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on schooling in Lesotho. The study concluded that teachers’ ICT practices are inclined towards supporting more traditional and teacher-centered approaches that rely on face-to-face teaching and learning, with most schools thus remaining closed during the pandemic. The study makes recommendations about the possible ways in which biology teachers in particular could be better prepared to specifically use ICT to teach biology either online or as part of a face-to-face classroom.
Insulin resistance in psoriasis: prevalence and prospects from a tertiary care centre
Authors: Bari Ranajit , Mani Kuntolika , Adhikary Mrinmoy , Chowdhury Shubhankar , Chowdhury Jyothi , Chatterjee Gobinda
Published: May 2022

Background: Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disorder of skin. Though the exact etio-pathogenesis is not well-understood, several studies hypothesised it as a complex interaction between genetics, immunology, and environment. Hence, we aimed to assess the insulin resistance among psoriasis patients and to correlate the insulin resistance with the disease severity, and inflammation. Methods: A tertiary hospital-based observational study was conducted for a year (2016-2017) at dermatology and endocrinology OPD, IPGMER and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata. The eligible participants were selected after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria. After obtaining the written informed consent, basic demographic details were collected and examined for certain physical and biochemical parameters. Data was entered in Microsoft excel and analysed using SPSS software. Appropriate statistical analysis was carried out. Results: A total of 48 cases and 40 controls participated in the study. The median fasting insulin (p<0.001), HOMA-IR (p<0.001), and hs CRP (p=0.047) in cases were significantly higher than controls. There were significant differences of HOMA-IR within three groups of psoriasis. There was a positive correlation and statistically significant between PASI and HOMA-IR (rho=0.469, p value=0.001) and between PASI and fasting insulin (rho-0.528, p value<0.001).Conclusions: Chronic psoriasis patients were more insulin resistant and significantly correlated with the disease severity index.
Knowledge and awareness about biomedical waste segregation and disposal among pre-final year medical students at a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Sareef Noor Mohamed Rasik Buhari , Preethi Selvaraj , Logaraj Muthunarayanan , Arumai Mathew
Published: May 2022

Background: Biomedical waste is any waste that is created during the diagnosis, treatment, or immunisation of human beings or animals, or in research activities pertaining thereto or in the manufacturing or testing of biologicals. India produces 500 tonnes of biomedical waste every day through numerous activities. It is projected that 10-25% of the total waste is produced by the health care sector, which leads to severe health problems. If an appropriate measure is not incorporated into the current system, the negative effects of medical waste on the public and the environment will be hilarious. With this backdrop, a research study was carried out among medical students perusing under graduating in medicine, aiming to optimise their level of knowledge of biomedical waste segregation and disposal.  Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive design was espoused to study among the 3rd year medical students. A random sampling method was chosen to select 150 students. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect information from them. Descriptive analysis was employed and the finding was presented in tabular and pictorial forms.Results: Half of the students had good knowledge over BMW.  Awareness of segregation wastes and colour coding among them was very poor.Conclusions: The study has unearthed the fact that half of the medical students haven’t had adequate knowledge of BMW management. Hands-on training at regular intervals with the updated information would enhance the students' knowledge and skills, and fill the lacuna in this area of research.