bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Student’s Critical Thinking Ability In Ethnoscience-Based Biology Learning In The Era Of Digitalization
Authors: Ilham Muh , Wahyuni Sri , Muliana Muliana
Published: January 2024

This research aims to analyze the critical thinking abilities of MAN 1 Bone students in ethnoscience-based biology learning in the era of digitalization. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. The data processed are the results of student's critical thinking ability tests, observations and interviews with biology subject teachers and students with the highest test scores, three representatives from each class X.1, X.2 and X.5. The research results showed that student's critical thinking abilities based on the results of critical thinking ability tests in ethnoscience-based biology learning with ecosystem subjects for the even semester of the 2022-2023 academic year were in a very low category. Meanwhile, from learning activities, student's abilities are at varying levels based on critical thinking indicators. The indicator of providing further statements or explanations is at a fairly good level for the results of critical thinking ability tests and student learning activities. The indicators of providing basic statements or explanations, providing reasons for a decision, drawing conclusions or inferences, and providing feedback & reinforcement are at a level that is not good for critical thinking ability tests, while student learning activities are at a fairly good level. The results of this study indicate that it is important to increase student's mastery and understanding by integrating ethnoscience in learning so that they have critical thinking skills amidst the trend in the use of information technology.
Development of CO-MMUNE Supplements on Immune System Material to Improve Concept Understanding and Health Literacy of High School Students
Authors: Wahyuni Intan , Diana Lis
Published: January 2024

This study aims to analyze the validity, feasibility and effectiveness of health case-based learning supplements to increase the level of concepts understanding and health literacy of high school students on immune system material. It is a type of R&D research using the development method by Sugiyono. The development process is carried out by conducting links to various articles related to Covid-19 infection cases in national and international journals. The supplement testing phase consists of three stages, namely validity test, feasibility test and effectiveness test. Validity tests include material validity tests and media validity tests conducted by material and media validators. The feasibility test and effectiveness test were carried out at Senior High School1 Tayu. The population of this study was all grade XI mathematics and natural sciences students at Senior High School 1 Tayu with class XI MIPA 4 as a sample. Sample selection is carried out using the purposive sampling method. In collecting data on the effectiveness of supplements to improve students' understanding of concepts and health literacy, a one group pretest-posttest design was used. Observation and interview sheets, validation questionnaire sheets, student and teacher response sheets, comprehension test questions and health literacy questionnaire sheets based on HLS-EU-Q indicators were the instruments used in this study. Based on the results of the material validity test and media validity, it shows that the supplement is in the very valid category with a percentage of material validity of 91% and media validity of 94%. Based on the results of the feasibility test from the responses of teachers and students, supplements get a percentage of 83% and 93.5% which are included in the very feasible criteria. Based on the results of the supplementation effectiveness test, students' concept understanding showed that 77.14% of students had reached the minimum completeness category whereas, the health literacy index score showed that 94.2% of students had achieved an adequate health literacy index. These results show that the CO-MMUNE learning supplement prepared based on Covid-19 cases is valid and feasible for use in learning and is effective in increasing understanding of the concept of immune system material and literacy student health. The use of health problems as learning materials in the classroom will provide a good understanding of health so that it has the opportunity to become a means of increasing health literacy.
Therapeutic challenges in temporomandibular disorders
Authors: Buduru Smaranda , Almăşan Oana , Condor Daniela , Tăut Manuela , Mesaroș Anca , Manziuc Manuela , Kui Andreea
Published: January 2024

Background and aims. This study aimed at evaluating the etiology and treatment challenges of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs).
Methods. 160 subjects with TMDs, 38 males (23.8%) and 122 females (76.3%) were studied. A personalized coefficient was designated, which included the resolution of the main symptom, correction of secondary symptoms, patient collaboration (emotional parameter), treatment duration, and cost.
Results. The most frequent cause for consultation was muscle impairment (42.5%), or limitation of mouth opening, followed by joint impairment (23.1%). Muscle pain was noticed, particularly in the masseter (57.5%) and lateral pterygoid muscles (51.9%). Tooth pain or gingival retraction was frequently associated with tooth wear (48.1%) and dental abfraction (31.3%). Remote symptomatology was dominated by otologic symptomatology. Iatrogenic etiology was highest (69.4%), followed by untreated missing teeth (66.9%). Treatment options included muscle relaxation, occlusal balancing (equilibration), kinesitherapy, medication, and swallowing re-education. Most patients benefited from four to seven different types of therapy, which resulted in a higher cost and a longer and more uncomfortable treatment. The primary symptom was relieved in 82.3% of cases, with recurrence occurring in 15.7%.
Conclusion. The treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction is time-consuming, demanding, and intricate. Most patients required four to seven different types of therapy, which increased the expense, treatment duration, and suffering.
Kompleksinis potrauminis stresas: įvertinimas ir rizikos veiksniai
Authors:   , Kvedaraitė Monika
Published: January 2024

Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Assessment and Risk Factors
Improving Short Course Treatment of Pediatric Infections: A Randomized Quality Improvement Trial
Authors: Vernacchio Louis , Hatoun Jonathan , Patane Laura Burckett , O’Donnell Heather , Herigon Joshua C.
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

Short courses of antibiotic treatment are effective for pediatric community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI). We compared the effectiveness of education with performance feedback, clinical decision support (CDS), and the combination in encouraging appropriately short treatment courses by primary care clinicians.

METHODS

We designed a site-randomized, quality improvement trial within a large pediatric primary care network. Each practice was randomly assigned to 1 of 4 groups: education and feedback; CDS; both interventions (“combined group”); and control. We performed difference-in-differences analysis to compare the proportion of cases with short course treatment before and after intervention among the 4 groups.

RESULTS

For all cases of CAP and SSTI, the proportion in the control group treated with the recommended duration did not change from the baseline period (26.1% [679 of 2603]) to the intervention period (25.8% [196 of 761]; P = .9). For the education and feedback group, the proportion rose from 22.3% (428 of 1925) to 45.0% (239 of 532; P < .001); for the CDS group, from 26.6% (485 of 1824) to 52.3% (228 of 436; P < .001); and for the combined group, from 26.2% (491 of 1875) to 67.8% (314 of 463; P < .001). A difference-in-differences analysis showed that all 3 intervention groups improved performance compared with the control group (P < .001); the combined group had greater improvement than the education and feedback group or the CDS group (P < .001).

CONCLUSIONS

In this quality improvement project to encourage shorter duration treatment of CAP and SSTI, both education with performance feedback and CDS were effective in modifying clinician behavior; however, the combination of the two was substantially more effective than either strategy alone.
Spatio temporal change detection analysis of land use/land cover (LULC) using geospatial tools in the Kuzhithuraiyar sub-basin, Kodayar River, Kanniyakumari district, Tamilnadu, India
Authors: Raxana Athsha Great , Venkateswaran S.
Published: January 2024

Land use land cover (LULC) has altered dramatically because of anthropogenic activities, particularly in places where climate change and population growth are severe. The geographic information system (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS) and Remote sensing (RS) are widely used techniques for monitoring LULC changes. This study aimed to assess the LULC changes in Kuzhithuraiyar sub basin of Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India. The satellite images of four decades, that is 1992, 2002, 2012 and 2022, are collected and worked with the help of ArcGIS and ENVI Software. The findings have been validated in the field using GPS. The sub basin is classified based on Maximum Likelihood Classification (MLC) into nine classes. They are (i) Barren land, (ii) Built-up land, (iii) Crop land, (iv) Dense forest, (v) Fallow land, (vi) Grass land, (vii) Open forest, (viii) Shrub land and (ix) Water body and the gain and loss of each classes have been mapped. Land use/land cover change has occurred due to the direct and indirect involvement of population growth. Land use changes beyond the land’s capability played a significant role in triggering land degradation. To minimize these adverse consequences of land use change, environmentally friendly management measures must be implemented. Proper land use planning is essential for a sustainable development of the study area. Hence, this study will help in future sustainable planning and management.
Terhesség az immunsejtek szemszögéből
Authors: Pállinger Éva , Nagy Bence , Király Anna , Fülöp Vilmos
Published: January 2024

A magzat immunológiai felismerése a sikeres terhesség feltétele. Ennek alapját a
decidualizáció teremti meg, melynek révén létrejön az embrió befogadására
alkalmas szöveti környezet. A decidualizáció során kialakuló speciális szövet
endokrin és immunológiai feladatokat ellátó önálló szerv, amely szigorúan
szabályozott kapcsolatot tart fenn az embrióval, vagyis az embrió maga is aktív
résztvevője a megtermékenyülésnek. A terhesség immunológiájának megértése
szempontjából rendkívül fontos, hogy a magzat és az anya immunrendszere közötti
kölcsönhatás dinamikusan változik, vagyis a terhesség immunológiai stádiumokkal
jellemezhető. Napjainkban a terhesség kronológiáját az immunológiai órával
reprezentálják („immune clock”): e szerint az implantáció feltétele a korábban
elképzelhetetlennek tartott gyulladásos miliő, amelyet a magzati növekedéshez
szükséges antiinflammatorikus környezet vált fel, és amelyet a szülés
megindulásához nélkülözhetetlen, újfent gyulladásos immunválasz kialakulása
követ. A terhességhez történő alkalmazkodás nagy rugalmasságot igényel az anyai
immunrendszer részéről annak érdekében, hogy egyidejűleg valósuljon meg az apai
alloantigénekkel szembeni tolerancia, a placenta és a magzat optimális fejlődése
és a fertőzések/xenobiotikumok elleni védelem. Mindez csak speciális és szorosan
együttműködő immunmiliő kialakításával érhető el az anyai–magzati felszínen,
ahol a természetes és az adaptív immunrendszer sejtes és szolúbilis összetevői
ráhangolódnak a hormonális miliőre, együttműködnek a mikrobiommal, és megfelelő
választ adnak a trophoblastok immunmoduláló hatásaira. A természetes és az
adaptív folyamatok összehangoltságának megváltozása infertilitáshoz, a
beágyazódás zavaraihoz és terhességi szövődményekhez vezethet, ezért
megismerésének diagnosztikus és terápiás következményei vannak. Orv Hetil. 2023;
164(51): 2006–2015.
A COVID–19-világjárvány hatása a Magyarországon tanuló magyar és külföldi orvostanhallgatók mentális és fizikális egészségére
Authors: Hillebrand Justus Frederick , Ziólkiewicz Olaf Aleksander , Zsuffa János András , Horváth András Attila , Katz Sándor
Published: January 2024

Bevezetés: A COVID–19-pandémia következtében az
orvostanhallgatóknak meg kellett küzdeniük a pandémia okozta stresszel, a
lezárások és a szociális távolságtartás miatti izolációval, a távoktatás
kihívásaival, ráadásul a képzés jellegéből adódóan részt kellett venniük az
egészségügyi veszélyhelyzet kezelésében is. Célkitűzés:
Kutatásunk fő célja a pandémia hatásainak elemzése volt a Magyarországon tanuló
magyar és külföldi orvostanhallgatók esetében. Módszer:
Vizsgálatunk 300 orvostanhallgató részvételével történt. A felméréshez 60
kérdésből felépülő szociodemográfiai körülményekkel, COVID–19-fertőzéssel,
életmóddal, szorongással és alvásminőséggel kapcsolatos kérdőívet használtunk.
Az adatgyűjtést 2022. január 1. és 2022. április 1. között végeztük.
Eredmények: A legjelentősebb változások a pandémiát
megelőző és a lezárásokat követő, korlátozásoktól mentes időszakokat
összehasonlítva, hogy csökkent a napi szintű baráti találkozások száma, csökkent
a hetente 2–5 alkalommal testmozgást végzők aránya, naponta átlagosan 30 perccel
nőtt a közösségi médiás platformokon eltöltött idő, viszont 11%-kal csökkent a
hetente legalább egyszer alkoholt fogyasztók aránya, és csökkent az egy
alkalommal elfogyasztott alkoholegységek száma is. Az orvostanhallgatók
szorongásának mértéke enyhe és közepes fokú volt a Generalized Anxiety
Disorder-7 (GAD7) szerinti értékelés alapján. A hallgatók átlagos elalvási ideje
22,6 perc, továbbá a Pittsburgh Sleeping Quality Index (PSQI) értékei alapján az
első- és a harmadéves hallgatók a „rossz alvók” csoportjába tartoznak.
Megbeszélés: A pandémia nagymértékben befolyásolta a
Magyarországon tanuló orvostanhallgatók életét. A hallgatók rosszabbul alszanak,
és nagyobb mértékben szoronganak, mint hasonló korú társaik, ráadásul a
protektív faktornak tekinthető személyes találkozások és fizikai aktivitások
mértéke is csökkent. Következtetés: Kutatásunk eredményei
rávilágítanak az orvostanhallgatók szomatopszichoszociális egészségének
vizsgálatának fontosságára, hiszen ezek jelentős hatással lehetnek a következő
évtizedek betegellátásának minőségére. Orv Hetil. 2023; 164(52): 2055–2064.
Arteria basilaris elzáródást okozó traumás arteria vertebralis dissectio
Authors: Oláh Csaba Zsolt , Sas Attila , Oláh Benedek , Oláh Zsuzsanna , Kostyál László
Published: January 2024

Az arteria (a.) basilaris akut elzáródása agytörzsi és kisagyi lágyulást okozhat,
mely fatális lehet. Fiataloknál az egyik leggyakoribb oka az a. vertebralis
dissectio. Esetismertetésünkben egy 23 éves nőbetegnél egy közúti balesetet
követő 4. napon a. vertebralis dissectio következtében elzáródott az a.
basilaris, ami súlyos neurológiai állapotot és corticalis vakságot idézett elő.
A komputertomográfiás angiográfia az a. basilaris teljes elzáródását és a jobb
a. vertebralis hármas–négyes szegmentumában dissectiót igazolt. A
koponya-MR-vizsgálat mindkét látókéreg teljes lágyulását igazolta. Mindig
gondolnunk kell az a. vertebralis dissectióra politraumatizált betegeknél,
illetve ha a fej-nyaki régió torziós vagy ostorcsapásszerű flexiós-extenziós
hirtelen mozdulatot végez. Az extracranialis ér dissectiója akár koponya- és
nyaki gerinctörés vagy sérülés nélkül kialakulhat. Ha basilaris érocclusiót
észlelünk, mindig keresni kell az a. vertebralis dissectio radiológiai jeleit.
Orv Hetil. 2023; 164(51): 2033–2038.
Analisis Faktor Internal dan Eksternal Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah Pengolah Ikan di Jembrana, Bali
Authors: Febrianti Desy , Fikriyah Amiqatul
Published: January 2024

Rendahnya kemampuan UMKM dalam mengembangkan area pemasarannya diduga disebabkan ketidakmampuan dalam mengenali kondisi internal dan eksternal UMKM itu sendiri. Kedua hal tersebut berimplikasi pada kapasitas UMKM dalam menerapkan manajemen strategis untuk meningkatkan kinerja usahanya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis faktor internal dan eksternal dan merumuskan strategi terbaik untuk pengembangan UMKM pengolah ikan di Kabupaten Jembrana Bali. Penelitian dilakukan pada bulan November 2022 s.d Januari 2023. Metode pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi, kuisioner, wawancara dan focus grup discussion (FGD). Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan analisis SWOT. Penelitian dilakukan pada UMKM pengolah ikan di Kabupaten Jembrana. Berdasarkan hasil analisis SWOT posisi UMKM pengolah ikan di Kabupaten Jembrana berada pada kuadran I sehingga strategi yang direkomendasikan adalah strategi progresif yaitu strategi untuk terus bergerak maju, melakukan ekspansi dan meraih keuntungan yang besar. Rumusan strategi yang diformulasikan untuk pengembangan UMKM Kabupaten Jembrana terbagi dalam empat strategi utama yaitu meningkatkan pembinaan usaha dari instansi terkait, meningkatkan daya saing produk, mengatur ketersediaan bahan baku, dan memperluas akses dan jaringan pemasaran. Hasil penelitian dapat dijadikan referensi bagi pemerintah daerah untuk menyusun sebuah strategi kebijakan yang mendukung pengembangan usaha dari UMKM. Title: Internal and External Factor Analysis of Fish Processing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Jembrana, Bali    The limited capacity of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to perceive internal and external factors is regarded as the cause of their low marketing capability. Both of these factors affect the MSME’s ability to to implement strategic management in order to improve business performance. The purpose of this study is to analyze the internal and external factors affecting the development of fish processing MSMEs and formulate the best strategy to improve their performance in Jembrana Regency Bali. The study was conducted from November 2022 to January 2023. Data was collected through observation, kuisioner, interviews, and focus group discussions (FGD). The data was analyzed using a SWOT analysis. The study focused on fish processing SMEs in Pengambengan Village, Jembrana Regency. Based on the results of the SWOT analysis, the position of fish processing SMEs in Jembrana Regency is in quadrant I, so the proposed strategy is a progressive plan, that is, an approach to keep moving forward, increasing, and making large profits. The strategy developed for the growth of MSMEs in Jembrana Regency is divided into four key strategies: enhancing business development from linked agencies, increasing product competitiveness, regulating raw material availability, and expanding access and marketing networks. Results from the research can be used by local governments to develop a policy approach that promotes the growth of MSMEs.
Wsparcie mediacyjne w sytuacjach kryzysowych – aspekt komunikacji interpersonalnej
Authors: Wojtanowicz Katarzyna , Pękala Mateusz
Published: January 2024

Conflicts are an indispensable part of everyone’s life and unresolved conflicts often lead to crisis situations. The basis of the crisis intervention system is the interdisciplinary, teambased undertaking of support activities, corresponding to specific circumstances, using a variety of working methods and tools. One method of support in a conflict-driven crisis will be mediation. The aim of the article is to show the essence of mediation as a flexible supportive method, used both by external professionals (professional mediators) and other professionals (e.g. crisis interventionists, social workers). The article also presents the principles of interpersonal communication aimed at supporting parties experiencing conflicts in building an agreement. It concludes by pointing out possible forms of implementation of mediation in the field of support activities and those that can contribute to improving the overall effectiveness of social workers’ communication with clients.
EFEKTIVITAS CITY BRANDING “SPARKLING SURABAYA” PEMERINTAH KOTA SURABAYA DALAM MENARIK WISATAWAN MANCANEGARA
Authors: Harahap Ferdian Dzikri Ananda , Nurika Rizki Rahmadini
Published: January 2024

Kota Surabaya sebelumnya hanya dikenal sebagai salah satu kota dengan pusat bisnis unggul di Indonesia. Namun, pada kenyataannya, kota ini memiliki keunggulan di bidang pariwisata. Dengan demikian, dibutuhkannya suatu evaluasi berupa efektivitas dari beberapa program yang dirancang oleh Pemerintah Kota Surabaya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Melalui metode ini, peneliti menggambarkan bagaimana efektivitas city branding yang telah dilakukan oleh Pemerintah Kota Surabaya. Terdapat juga beberapa faktor lain yang berpengaruh terhadap efektivitas city branding “Sparkling Surabaya” yang mampu menarik minat wisatawan mancanegara seperti ketersediaan fasilitas pariwisata, keamanan lingkungan, potensi bisnis dan kerjasama yang dapat dikembangkan di Surabaya.
ANALYSIS OF RUSSIAN FACTORS SUPPORTING NICOLAS MADURO IN THE VENEZUELAN CRISIS FROM ALEXANDER WENDT'S CONSTRUCTIVIST PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Din Aulia Jamal , Kurniati Endah
Published: January 2024

The crisis happening in Venezuela is a humanitarian crisis that affects political instability and local economics. This economic crisis is caused by reducing the cost of oil supply. Besides, the political crisis began with internal problems between the government and the opponent, exacerbating the situation. It brings attention to developing countries to get into this crisis dynamic, such as Russia. In Venezuela's crisis, Russia offered material support and morality to Nicolas Maduro's government. Thus, Russia attempts to support Maduro from international claims. This research intends to analyze the reasons behind Russia's supporting Nicolas Maduro in the Venezuela Crisis by using the constructivism theory of Alexander Wendt. Based on research results, showed 3 variables that explain Russia's involvement in the Venezuela crisis. Firstly, interdependence is related to corporation dependence between Russia and Venezuela. Second, homogeneity, is based on both the same background. Lastly, common fate is based on the same destiny and adversary between Russia and Venezuela.
INFLUENCIA DE ESCORIA DE ACERO EN LA ESTABILIZACIÓN DE LA SUBRASANTE DE LA AVENIDA CAMINO REAL – ANCASH – 2023
Authors: Becerra Becerra Janella Kattiuska , Cruz Diaz Ruben Alexander
Published: January 2024

Este estudio tuvo como objetivo principal determinar las propiedades mecánicas y físicas del suelo de la Avenida Camino Real y evaluar la influencia de la adición de escoria de acero como material estabilizante. La metodología que se empleó fue un diseño experimental, con tres grupos de prueba que recibieron adiciones de escoria en diferentes proporciones (15%, 20%, 25%). Se realizaron ensayos de mecánica de suelos según normativas peruanas para evaluar propiedades como CBR, límites de consistencia y granulometría. Los resultados indicaron que la subrasante era de naturaleza arenosa, clasificada como A-3 excelente a bueno. Se encontró que al agregar el 25% de escoria de acero tiene el mejor comportamiento el cual incrementó el 100% del CBR en estado natural, confirmando la viabilidad de esta técnica de estabilización. Se concluyó que la escoria de acero tiene un impacto positivo en la subrasante, mostrando un potencial significativo para mejorar la resistencia del suelo a cargas y deformaciones. Estas conclusiones respaldaron la aplicación práctica de la escoria de acero como material estabilizante en proyectos de pavimentación, abriendo perspectivas para su implementación en la Avenida Camino Real y otras áreas similares.
Observations from the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake sequence in Türkiye and Syria
Authors: Lubkowski Ziggy , Hiçyılmaz Kubilây
Published: January 2024

Early last year major earthquakes devastated parts of Türkiye and Syria, killing nearly 60 000 people and destroying 84 000 buildings. Seismic experts Ziggy Lubkowski and Kubilây Hiçyılmaz of Arup summarise the various international reports on the disaster and the lessons learned.
Civil engineers must embrace innovation to ensure hospitals keep pace with demand
Authors: Ellis Adam
Published: January 2024

Adam Ellis at Arup says continuing advances in medical technology and methods mean healthcare facilities need to be highly adaptable in use. Civil engineers and other construction professionals involved in designing and building them need to embrace innovation to keep pace.
A new strategy for securing the future of the engineering profession
Authors: Leevers Hilary
Published: January 2024

EngineeringUK is a not-for-profit organisation driving change so more young people choose engineering and technology careers. Chief executive Hilary Leevers introduces its new 5 year plan to achieve this, which includes working closely with the Institution of Civil Engineers.
Potential use of semantic blockchain technology in smart construction
Authors: Miri Pouriya , Kochovski Petar , Stankovski Vlado
Published: January 2024

In recent years, the increased attention in distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) has sparked interest in their potential applications across various industries. This paper delves into the realm of the construction industry and explores the advancements made in semantic blockchain technology and its potential implications for smart construction practices. The primary research objective is to review the suitability of semantic blockchain approaches in specific usage domains within the construction sector. These domains include contracting with stakeholders, financial contracting, design and monitoring. To achieve this objective, the study investigates the integration of digital identity, access-control management, reputation management, trust computing and semantic blockchain approaches into construction processes. Through this analysis, the paper identifies the potential benefits in terms of enhanced efficiency, improved collaboration, heightened security and more informed decision making. Ultimately, these advancements are poised to create positive outcomes for all stakeholders involved in the construction process.
Cavity expansion-based interpretation of piezocone penetration test (CPTu) data in clays
Authors: Mo Pin-Qiang , Cai Guojun , Wang Kuan-Jun , Eslami Abolfazl , Yu Hai-Sui
Published: January 2024

A cavity expansion-based method is proposed in this paper to correlate the relevant findings with the piezocone penetration test (CPTu) data in clays. The rigorous and explicit solution for both spherical and cylindrical undrained cavity expansion is adopted based on a unified critical state constitutive model for clays and sands. The analogous model developed is comprehensively validated against two series of advanced numerical simulations and calibration chamber tests of the CPTu in fine-grained soils, along with bias analyses. The effects of the overconsolidation ratio and initial state parameter are extensively investigated for various clay types. Both theoretical and empirical correlations are then proposed for back-calculations of cone factor, undrained shear strength, overconsolidation ratio and initial state parameter of clays. Two case studies of CPTu tests are conducted in addition to examine correlations and contours of the in situ state parameter, demonstrating the applicability of the proposed theoretical approach for interpretation of the CPTu data.
The Power Of Place: Penrhyn Castle as a Means of Exploring Welsh Histories of Colonialism and Transatlantic Slavery
Authors: Harding Eleanor
Published: January 2024

This article offers Penrhyn Castle as a case study through which to consider; the demand to interrogate Wales's colonial past, both from policy makers and the public, and the ways in which this has changed over the past thirty years; practical responses to this demand and the impact
or otherwise of this work; and the opportunities and challenges which this paper argues can only be answered by partnership working across disciplines by academics and heritage professionals together.
Second-Round Effects of Oil Prices on Inflation in the Advanced Foreign Economies
Authors: Alp Harun , Klepacz Matthew , Saxena Akhil
Published: January 2024

The surge in oil prices in the wake of the post-COVID-19 economic rebound and Russia's invasion of Ukraine exerted significant upward pressure on consumer price inflation around the world. As seen in the left panel of Figure 1, Brent crude oil prices soared to nearly $130 a barrel in March 2022 and remained elevated through June, before only slowly retracing the gains.
Money Market Fund Repo and the ON RRP Facility
Authors: Hempel Samuel J. , Isley Calvin , Kahn R. Jay , McCabe Patrick E.
Published: January 2024

Between January 2021 and June 2022, money market funds' (MMFs') investments in the Federal Reserve's Overnight Reverse Repurchase (ON RRP) facility rose by $2 trillion, while their private repo lending fell by almost $500 billion. These sizable shifts give us an opportunity to examine how monetary policy implementation and the ON RRP facility interact with the private repo market.
Társadalmi szemléletformálást elősegítő pedagógiai program mozgássérült gyermekek inkluzív nevelésében
Authors: Tenk Miklósné Zsebe Andrea
Published: January 2024

A humánum tisztelete annak elfogadására kötelez minden személyt, aki az ép fejlődésmenetű többséghez tartozik, hogy a fogyatékkal élőknek is ugyanolyan joguk van a teljes értékű emberi élethez, mint bárkinek. A cerebrális parézis, vagyis a központi idegrendszer sérülése a motoros, a kognitív és a tanulási képességek megváltozott működését, zavarát okozza. Az agyi inzultus statikus, de a tünetek a fejlődéssel változnak. Ez egy élethosszig fennmaradó állapot. A maradványtünetek nem gyógyíthatók, de a működés zavarai fejlesztéssel, neveléssel mérsékelhetők. Az élve születettek közül évente mintegy 250 gyermek a központi idegrendszer sérüléséből eredően válik mozgásában akadályozottá. Továbbá gyermekek és felnőttek körében betegség, baleset miatt ezt meghaladó mértékben okoz a központi idegrendszer sérülése az életminőséget jelentősen befolyásoló tüneteket. Speciális képzésük biztosítása kötelezettség, mely legtöbb esetben a társadalmi (re)integrációjuk záloga. Nevelésük, oktatásuk társadalmilag értékes munka, mely hosszú távú beruházás. Nem egyszerűen a humánum tiszteletének kérdése, hanem a társadalomnak egyértelműen gazdasági érdeke is.
Kepler Kozmográfiai misztériumának első fejezete. Forrásközlés jegyzetekkel
Authors: Vassányi Miklós , Kutrovácz Gábor
Published: January 2024

ohannes Kepler első nyomtatott műve a Prodromus dissertationum cosmographicarum, continens mysterium cosmographicum, vagyis A kozmográfiai értekezések előfutára, mely a kozmográfiai misztériumottartalmazza, amely először 1596-ban jelent meg Tübingenben.[1] Bár ebben a könyvben még nem jelennek meg a szerző utólag legfontosabbak ítélt felfedezései – értve ezalatt a róla elnevezett bolygómozgás-törvényeket –, számos olyan belátást magában foglal, amelyek nagy jelentőséggel bírnak mind Kepler nézeteinek fejlődése, mind az egyetemes tudománytörténet szempontjából. Kepler maga is érdemesnek találta művét arra, hogy egy újabb, szerzői jegyzetekkel ellátott kiadásban jelentesse meg 1621-ben Frankfurtban, hiszen úgy vélte, hogy a központi érdemei és gondolatai a későbbi felfedezések fényében sem veszítették érvényüket.
Ortodontik tedavi sonrası pekiştirme aşamasının hasta perspektifinden değerlendirilmesi
Authors: KAYALAR Emre , KORUN Dervişe
Published: January 2024

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı sabit ortodontik tedavi görmüş hastaların tedavi sonrası pekiştirme aşamasının hasta perspektifinden değerlendirilmesidir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu araştırma Google formlar programı kullanılarak 20 tane anket sorusunu doldurmayı kabul eden 8-18 ve >18 yaş arasındaki 100 hasta üzerinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Hastaların verdikleri cevaplar doğrultusunda hastaların ortodontik tedavi sonrasında nüks hakkında bakış açıları değerlendirilmiştir. Elde edilen veriler cinsiyet, yaş, eğitim durumu, tedavi şekli gibi kriterlere göre SPSS 21 paket programı aracılığı ile analiz edilmiştir. Değişkenler arasındaki ilişkiye/bağımlılığa ki-kare analizi ile bakılmıştır. Bulgular: Ortodontik tedavi sonrası dişlerinde bozulma olmadığını düşünen bireylerin %96’sında lingual retansiyon apareyi yapılmıştır. Retansiyon apareyi kırılan hastaların %83.3’ü dişlerinde orta şiddette bozulma olduğunu bildirmiştir (p<0.001). Ortodontik tedavi sırasında braketi kırılan hastalar ile tedavi sonrasında orta şiddette bozulma olması arasında anlamlı bir bağlantı bulunmuştur (%70). Dişlerindeki bozulmayı düzeltmek için şeffaf plak tedavisini kadınlar (%85.7), erkeklere oranla daha fazla tercih ettiğini bildirmiştir (p<0.05). Sonuç: Ortodontik tedavi sonrası pekiştirme aşamasındaki başarı, hasta kooperasyonu ile bağlantılı olabilir. Çalışmamızda nüks olan hastaların ikinci ortodontik tedavilerde sabit tel tedavisi yerine şeffaf plak tedavilerini tercih ettiği görülmüştür.
Melhoria da segurança nas cidades através do uso de estações GNSS para o monitoramento do vapor de água precipitável com o método PPP
Authors: Canto Luiz Filipe Campos do , Camargo Paulo de Oliveira , Monico João Francisco Galera
Published: January 2024

Cidades sustentáveis são ambientes urbanos projetados e desenvolvidos para promover o bem-estar econômico, social e ambiental. O monitoramento do clima desempenha um papel vital na obtenção de cidades sustentáveis, fornecendo dados e insights essenciais para o planejamento eficaz, a tomada de decisões e a implementação de estratégias. As inundações apresentam um fator recorrente para as áreas urbanas, necessitando de medidas para a realização do monitoramento. O vapor de água precipitável (PWV) é um componente com alta variabilidade, sendo um parâmetro para entender a disponibilidade de umidade e sua relação com a precipitação. Diferentes técnicas foram desenvolvidas para estimar e monitorar o vapor de água. Atualmente, têm-se destacado os sistemas Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) na estimativa do PWV, devido à alta precisão e resoluções, do seu custo e possibilidade de monitoramento. Neste trabalho, foi utilizado o método Posicionamento por Ponto Preciso (PPP) em tempo quase real, através dos atrasos troposféricos de cinco estações da rede GNSS brasileira, localizado nas diferentes regiões, em cidades que são frequentemente afetadas por fortes chuvas, para os cálculos dos PWVs, para comprovar a eficiência do uso do GNSS. Os dados PPP pós-processado do IBGE foram utilizados como referência para avaliação dos resultados e posteriormente a análise da precisão. Os resultados mostram-se satisfatórios para o propósito e se consolida como uma ferramenta fundamental para que ambientes urbanos realizem o monitoramento em tempo quase real de eventos climáticos.
Xbox360-Kinect: herramienta tecnológica aplicada para el desarrollo de habilidades matemáticas básicas, en alumnos de segundo grado de educación básica / XBox360-Kinect: Applying a technology-based approach to support the development of basic math skills
Authors: Nieto Martinez Sandra Ivonne , Heredia Escorza Yolanda , Cannon Diaz Bertha Yvonne
Published: January 2024

Este artículo comparte los resultados de una investigación que exploró el uso de la consola de juego Xbox360-Kinect y del videojuego Body and Brain Connection en un entorno educativo en México para fomentar el desarrollo de las habilidades de suma y resta en alumnos de 2º grado. La investigación siguió un enfoque cuantitativo con un diseño cuasi experimental, en el que los participantes en el grupo experimental recibieron un tratamiento que consistió en cuatro distintas modalidades de juego del videojuego Body and Brain Connection para la consola de juego Xbox360-Kinect; en contraste, el grupo de control no fue expuesto al videojuego. El impacto del tratamiento experimental sobre las habilidades básicas de los alumnos se valoró mediante la aplicación de las sub-pruebas de suma y resta de la prueba Comprehensive Mathematical Abilities Test (CMAT). Los datos recolectados mostraron un impacto positivo, en diferente magnitud y grado, a la luz del género de los participantes como variable de análisis. Además, los alumnos con los menores puntajes en los pre-tests de suma y resta resultaron ser los más beneficiados por el tratamiento experimental. Se concluye que el uso de esta tecnología educativa promueve el desarrollo de las habilidades de suma y resta, constituyéndose como una herramienta formativa, activa, innovadora y significativa para la mejora de las habilidades matemáticas básicas de los alumnos. Abstract This article shares the findings of a study that explored the use of the Xbox360-Kinect game console and the Body and Brain Connection videogame in an educational setting in Mexico to support 2nd grade students in the development of addition and subtraction skills. The study followed a quantitative approach with a quasi- experimental design where participants in the experimental group received a treatment consisting in four different play modalities of the Body and Brain Connection videogame for the Xbox360-Kinect game console; the control group, in contrast, was not exposed to the videogame. Impact of the experimental treatment on basic math skills was measured through the addition and subtraction subtests in the Comprehensive Mathematical Abilities Test (CMAT). Data collected shows a positive impact, in different magnitude and extent, when the participants’ gender is used as an analysis variable. Furthermore, students with the lowest scores in the addition and subtraction pre-tests benefited the most from the treatment. Overall, it is concluded that the use of this educational technology supports the development of addition and subtraction skills, representing a formative, active, innovative, and meaningful tool that allows students improve their basic math skills.
La competencia digital en la formación de los futuros maestros: percepciones de los alumnos de los Grados de Maestro de la Facultad de Educación de Albacete / Digital skill in would-be teachers: perceptions from the Teacher Training Degree students
Authors: Cózar Gutiérrez Ramón , Roblizo Colmenero Manuel J.
Published: January 2024

El artículo lleva a cabo un análisis de las actitudes y percepciones que muestran hacia la competencia digital los alumnos de 4º curso de los Grados de Maestro en Educación Infantil y de Maestro en Educación Primaria de la Facultad de Educación de Albacete. El trabajo tiene una vocación aplicada, en la medida en que, desde la plena consciencia del rol crecientemente influyente que las nuevas tecnologías desempeñan en el ámbito educativo, trata de percibir el punto de vista de las personas llamadas a ejercer la profesión docente respecto al uso, valoración y conocimiento de aquellos medios tecnológicos que, de alguna manera, son susceptibles de ser utilizados en el aula. De esta forma, los objetivos se orientan a aportar evidencias que nos permitan conocer de una manera precisa las perspectivas, opiniones y actitudes que muestran hacia las TIC los alumnos que se encuentran muy cerca de concluir sus estudios de Grado de Maestro. Específicamente, se abordan los aspectos referentes a su percepción acerca de su formación inicial en la competencia digital. Como consecuencia, se deduce una valoración de la praxis docente orientada a la formación de los futuros docentes en este campo, en la que se perciben carencias que deben ser solventadas para cubrir adecuadamente la preparación necesaria para un maestro en la sociedad de la información. Abstract The article carries out an analysis of the attitudes and perceptions that 4th Year students in Pre-school and Primary Teacher Training Education (Faculty of Education of Albacete) show towards digital skill. The research has an applied approach. Being fully conscious of the increasingly influential role of new technologies in education, it aims to perceive the viewpoint of the future teachers in relation to use, assessment and knowledge of those technological means apt to be used in the classroom. Objectives are focused on providing evidences that let us know the would-be teachers’ perspectives, opinions and attitudes towards ICT. Specifically, aspects related to their perception towards their initial training on digital competence are addressed. As a consequence, an assessment of the teaching practice, oriented to the training of professionals of education, is also provided. Through it, some shortcomings to be solved in order to fulfill the necessary training for a teacher in the society of information are perceived.
La innovación y la tecnología educativa como base de la formación inicial del profesorado para la renovación de la enseñanza /Innovation and educational technology as the basis of initial teacher training for educational renewal
Authors: Paredes Labra Joaquín , Guitert Catasús Montserrat , Rubia Avi Bartolomé
Published: January 2024

Este artículo aborda un diagnóstico de los usos de la tecnología educativa en la escuela y la formación de docentes así como propuestas de futuros usos en los centros escolares y en los de formación de profesorado. En el diagnóstico se valora la importante penetración de las TIC en la vida cotidiana y cómo se aprovecha de ello la escuela pensada como comunidad donde sus docentes colaboran entre sí. Nos muestra una escuela atenta a los procedimientos del aprendizaje informal que propician las TIC, la organización en red, la apertura al aprendizaje ubicuo y la transformación de las metodologías. Asimismo, se propone explorar el papel en otra escuela del libro digital, la mejora del diseño de la vida en las aulas, así como romper sus límites y replantarse algunos principios desde la concepción de la enseñanza masiva. Habrá que entender la formación inicial y permanente de docentes en TIC como un proceso de transformación de la enseñanza. Para finalizar sugiriendo un conjunto de principios para generar transformaciones, tales como la investigación sobre el aprendizaje, la experimentación con nuevos dispositivos y software, la reflexión sobre principios educativos y la transformación de planteamientos pedagógicos, la asignación de un nuevo rol al conocimiento y su construcción en las aulas, cambiar el estatuto de la evaluación, otra manera de encarar la profesión docente, el compromiso con nuevos socios, la dirección de los equipos y las instituciones y la posibilidad de aprender de las propias innovaciones.AbstractThis article addresses a diagnostic of the uses of educational technology in school and teacher training as well as proposals for future use in schools and training centers. It is diagnosed the significant penetration of ICT in everyday life is valued and how to take advantage of this school designed as a community where his teachers collaborate. It aims a school committed to procedures of informal learning that encourage ICT, network organization, openness to ubiquitous learning and transformation of methodologies. It also aims to explore the role in another school of digital book, improvement of life in classrooms, to break his limits and rethink some principles from those of mass education. Initial and continuing teacher training in ICT is related to teaching transformation processes. A set of principles is proposed to generate transformations, such as research on learning, experimentation with new devices and software, reflection on educational principles and the transformation of pedagogical approaches, a new role to knowledge and its construction in classrooms, changing the status of the evaluation, another way to approach the teaching profession, commitment to new partners, management teams and institutions and the ability to learn from the innovations themselves.
Formación del profesorado en Tecnología Educativa: de cómo las realidades generan los mitos / The formation of teachers in Educational Technology: how realities generate myths
Authors: Sancho Gil Juana Mª , Bosco Paniagua Alejandra , Alonso Cano Cristina , Sánchez Valero Joan Anton
Published: January 2024

En este artículo explicitamos, en primer lugar, nuestro posicionamiento en torno a la Tecnología Educativa (TE) como ámbito de estudio y aplicación, desde una noción que nos puede ayudar tanto a entender la dificultad de introducir cambios sustantivos en la educación, como a situar el origen de algunos mitos sobre la formación del profesorado. A continuación explicitamos nuestras concepciones sobre el sentido de esta formación. En segundo lugar se sitúan los objetivos del artículo y la metodología utilizada para su desarrollo basada en evidencias recogidas en proyectos de investigación y en nuestros procesos de análisis, reflexión y práctica docente. En tercer lugar realizamos una aproximación a la formación inicial del profesorado de educación infantil, primaria, secundaria y universitaria centrada en la noción de TE que reciben. Como conclusión argumentamos que en la formación inicial que recibe el profesorado en relación a la TE se da una superposición generalizada del concepto, con el de las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación, que no ofrece una visión de conjunto amplia e integrada de la acción educativa como un todo. Del mismo modo que permite vislumbrar la evolución de algunos mitos sobre la formación y la tecnología.AbstractIn this paper we firstly explain our positioning regarding Educational Technology (ET) as a field of study and application, from a notion that can help us both understand the difficulty of introducing substantive changes in education, and place the origin of some myths about teachers’ professional development and technology. We then explain our views on the meaning of teacher training. Secondly, we locate the objectives of the paper and the methodology used for its development based on evidence gathered in research and in our processes of analysis, reflection and teaching practice. Thirdly, we make an approach to the initial professional development of nursery, primary, secondary and university teachers centred on the notion of the Educational Technology they receive. Finally, we argue that in the initial teacher training programmes there is widespread overlapping between the concept of ET and the Information and Communication Technology that does not offer a comprehensive and integrated vision of the educational action as a whole, just as it offers a glimpse of the evolution of some myths about teacher training and technology.