bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Some pattern recognitions for a recommendation framework for higher education students’ generic competence development using machine learning
Authors: So Chi-ho , Chan Pui-ling , Wong Simon Chi-wang , Wong Adam Ka-lok , Tsang Ho-yin , Chan Henry C. B.
Published: January 2023

The project presented in this paper aims to formulate a recommendation framework that consolidates the higher education students’ particulars such as their academic background, current study and student activity records, their attended higher education institution’s expectations of graduate attributes and self-assessment of their own generic competencies. The gap between the higher education students’ generic competence development and their current statuses such as their academic performance and their student activity involvement was incorporated into the framework to come up with a recommendation for the student activities that lead to their generic competence development. For the formulation of the recommendation framework, the data mining tool Orange with some programming in Python and machine learning models was applied on 14,556 students’ activity and academic records in the case higher education institution to find out three major types of patterns between the students’ participation of the student activities and (1) their academic performance change, (2) their programmes of studies, and (3) their English results in the public examination. These findings are also discussed in this paper.
Effects of Augmented Reality Integration (ARI) based Model Physics Independent Learning (MPIL) for facilitating 21st-century skills (21-CS)
Authors: Wibowo Firmanul Catur
Published: January 2023

Augmented Reality (AR) based learning provides real experiences for educators and new strategies for presenting physics concepts but also provides opportunities for students to interact interactively, spontaneously, and interestingly. Previous research has shown that AR has many advantages in education, but only a few focus on Independent Learning, such as freedom in problem solving and independent learning skills in physics learning. This study develops an Augmented Reality Integration (ARI) learning application based on the Physics Independent Learning (MPIL) model on the marine physics concept. This application is to explore the influence of ARI on 21st-Century Skills (21-CS) which consists of Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, and Creativity. A Quasi-Experimental Method was used, and 88 students aged 20-22 were randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups. After an intervention for 3 weeks, it was found that integrating ARI technology into physics learning can (1) significantly increase students' Creativity Thinking and Critical Thinking on Marine physics concepts; (2) guiding students to further improve in Communication, and Collaboration in solving problems contained in the ARI application; and (3) stimulate students' learning motivation to be enthusiastic about learning physics concepts.
Gamification: Game as a medium for learning chemistry to motivate and increase retention of student learning outcomes
Authors: Lutfi Achmad , Aftinia Fitria , Eka Permani Bintari
Published: January 2023

This study aims to obtain the game as a gamification in education that is appropriate to be used for hydrocarbon learning media based on the validity, practicality, and effectiveness of the game. The research method used is the research and development method, the study was conducted in East Java High School-Indonesia. Validity is obtained from the assessment game by the validator. Practicality is obtained from the questionnaire responses of students and observations of students' activities while using the game. The effectiveness is obtained from the learning outcomes of students, the results of students' learning motivation questionnaires, and student retention. Based on the results of the research, the game developed is named “Hydrocarbons Chem-Rush” is declared appropriate as a learning media on hydrocarbon material and has better learning outcomes than the control group, students are more motivated to continue playing and continuing to learn, students are active during learning, and can make power student retention is very good.
Impact of the covid-19 pandemic on the use of ICT tools in science and technology education
Authors: Antón-Sancho Álvaro , Fernández-Arias Pablo , Vergara-Rodríguez Diego
Published: January 2023

This article analyzes the self-concept about digital competence in university professors of Sciences, Health Sciences and Engineering and the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) use habits of professors in these areas. For this purpose, a survey designed by the authors was completed by 340 university professors in the aforementioned areas. Based on the answers obtained from this survey, a descriptive quantitative analysis of the assessments of the self-concept of digital competence and training of the participants, of the didactic use of ICT and the frequency of their use before and after the pandemic has been carried out. The results showed that the digital competence of the professors is intermediate, but their training is valued as low, especially in Sciences and Health Sciences. The assessment of ICT is very good. The pandemic has caused a generalized increase in the use of ICT, mainly in Health Sciences, which is the area in which university students were most reluctant to use them. In addition, a gender gap which did not exist before the pandemic has been generated favoring females in the use of ICT in Science and Engineering. An age-based digital gap that existed before the pandemic has also been corrected in Health Sciences.
The integration of green chemistry principles in basic chemistry learning to support achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through education
Authors: Mitarlis Mitarlis , Azizah Utiya , Yonata Bertha
Published: January 2023

Recently the trend of words in the world is related to sustainable development such as "green" has become a new trend in everyday human life.  This study aimed to analyze and map the chemistry learning with green chemistry insight for undergraduate students of chemistry education program as an effort to conserve the environment as one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The urgency of this study is to support the achievement of SDGs through education, especially the target number 12, responsible consumption and production and/or number 13, climate action. Data collection was used in exploratory method by combining primary and secondary exploratory framework. The primary method was focused on the observation qualitative or quantitative and the secondary on the literature research.  Data analysis were used qualitative and quantitative descriptive.  It can be concluded that; the efforts to preserve the environment through education can be pursued with green chemistry insight learning. The principles of green chemistry that can be implemented in chemistry learning on suitable material represent in some action such as; waste prevention, use the safe solvent, energy efficiency, and creating safe and secure conditions for learning both in the classroom and laboratory. Chemistry learning have the role to support SDGs through education by using some learning model/methods, such as discussion, concept map, or practical methods as well as Project Based Learning. So, the results of this study can be referred as an alternative learning that have contribution in SDGs achievement through education.
Development of a formative sequence for prospective science teachers: The challenge of improving teaching with analogies through the integration of infographics and augmented reality
Authors: González Pérez Paula , Marrero-Galván Juan José
Published: January 2023

Teachers often use analogies to introduce unfamiliar or complex concepts. However, several studies have found that their knowledge on how to use them is limited or superficial. Similarly, the integration of technological resources in the teaching-learning processes is not always carried out efficiently, which evidences the need to improve teachers' digital competence. This paper provides a formative sequence on the use of analogies in teaching through mediation of technological resources, implemented in the context of the initial training of secondary education teachers. The results show a positive assessment by the students, a change in their perceptions on the subject and some progress in their classroom proposal designs. The conclusion is that it is necessary to train future teachers to deal with common teaching problems in a reflective, comprehensive and innovative way, which will undoubtedly be one of the challenges of education in the 21st century.
A novel evolution model to investigate the collaborative innovation mechanism of green intelligent building materials enterprises for construction 5.0
Authors: Hu Chengli , Liu Ping , Yang Hongtao , Yin Shi , Ullah Kifayat
Published: February 2023

Green intelligent building materials is an effective way for building materials industry to reduce carbon. However, a small amount of research and development (R&D, unstable R&D investment and imperfect collaborative innovation mode hinder the development of green intelligent building materials industry. However, few scholars study the development mechanism of green intelligent building materials industry from the perspective of industrial chain considering the above obstacles. In this study, the game models under market mechanism and government regulation were constructed to analyze the income distribution mechanism for the development mechanism of green intelligent building materials industry. Finally, the questionnaire method was used to discuss the game strategy of collaborative innovation behavior among agents. The results are as follows. In the game strategy selection of collaborative innovation behavior among green intelligent building materials, factors such as database marketing maturity, information flow and technology volume generated by collaborative innovation, technical benefit coefficient, social benefit coefficient and profit and loss barrier factors are conducive to the collaborative innovation behavior of green intelligent building materials. When the market mechanism fails, the incentive effect of cost subsidy adopted by the government is more efficient and fast, and the driving force of achievement reward is more lasting. The combination of the two incentives is the best. Moderate supervision and punishment lower than the free rider income can not ensure fair competition among green intelligent building materials enterprises. The punishment above the threshold can effectively restrain the negative impact of free rider income and prospect profit and loss. This study not only theoretically expands the development theory of digital industry from the perspective of industrial chain by considering the maturity factor of database, but also provides policy guidance for the development of green intelligent building materials industry in practice.
Notas sobre Modelagem Matemática na Genética de Populações com Seleção
Authors: de Oliveira Vinícius Freitas , Afonso Suzete Maria Silva
Published: January 2023

A genética de populações é a ciência que estuda o comportamento das frequências alélicas e genotípicas nas populações e quais os possíveis fenômenos que podem alterá-las ao longo do tempo. A fim de estabelecer uma interdisciplinaridade entre biologia e matemática, estas notas exibe a construção de um modelo matemático para populações com a presença de seleção natural de forma que contemple o comportamento de tais frequências no tempo. Para tanto, são utilizados conceitos de probabilidade, estatística e equações de diferença. O modelo final trata de uma equação de diferenças não linear e o estudo dos resultados conta com o auxílio do método teia de aranha para a análise qualitativa dos resultados. Estas notas foram inspiradas nas notas de aula de Ocone (2014), [7].
Teorema de Stokes e Formas diferenciais no R3
Authors: Andrade Doherty
Published: January 2023

Neste trabalho faremos uma introdução às formas diferenciais no R3 e apresentamos os teoremas fundamentais do Cálculo, Teorema de Green, Torema de Stokes e o Teorema de Gauss, neste enfoque.
Modelagem matemática da Covid-19 usando SIR
Authors:   Universidade Estadual de Maringá, de Abreu Marcelo Osnar Rodrigues
Published: January 2023

Exploramos o modelo epidemiológico SIR (Suscetíveis-Infectados-Recuperados) a fim de compreender o comportamento da pandemia de Covid-19 e discutimos quais medidas podem e porque podem auxiliar no seu enfrentamento. São apresentados também os algoritmos na linguagem R para a implementação do Modelo SIR em situações reais. Além disso, ao longo do texto são mencionados os métodos matemáticos que estão por trás destes algoritmos.
Tiempo, religión y moral
Authors: Urrea Quintero Sara Evelyn , Taborda de Oliveira Marcus Aurelio
Published: January 2023

Analizamos la experiencia educativa de ‘Acción Cultural Popular’, en Colombia en la década de 1960. Iniciativa de la Iglesia católica que buscó afectar la vida de los campesinos combinando un discurso religioso moralista con aspectos de la ideología desarrollista del período. Considerando el ocio inmoral, se desarrollaron campañas que exaltaban el sano uso del tiempo a partir de prácticas de recreación responsable, modernizando el sentido del trabajo. Nos enfocamos en cuatro campañas desarrolladas: Recreación, Domingo Cristiano, Contra el ocio y San Isidro Agricultor’. Las fuentes utilizadas fueron el periódico El Campesino y correspondencia intercambiada entre dirigentes de ACPO y líderes campesinos. Dialogamos con la noción de educación social y con Edward Thompson para pensar la relación entre tiempo, trabajo y educación moral.
Ni obreros, ni peronistas
Authors: Koc Muñoz Álvaro Sebastián
Published: January 2023

El presente trabajo buscará dar cuenta de las características, identidades políticas y reivindicaciones del estudiantado de la Universidad Obrera Nacional (UON) en el periodo fundacional de esta casa de estudios, que se extiende desde su apertura en marzo de 1953 hasta la sanción de la ley 14.885/59, normativa mediante la que se oficializa la denominación “Universidad Tecnológica Nacional” (UTN) y su inclusión dentro del régimen de autarquía universitaria. A diferencia de los anteriores estudios realizados sobre la UON y sobre su movimiento estudiantil, el presente artículo busca sistematizar una mirada integral, incluyendo diversas fuentes de las facultades regionales que formaron parte de la UON durante su periodo fundacional (1953-1959).
A Coleção História Geral da África e a Historiografia da Educação
Authors: Pinto Marcelo Felício Martins , Hamdan Juliana Cesário
Published: January 2023

Este trabalho busca compreender os elementos teórico-metodológicos que nortearam a construção da Coleção ‘História geral da África’ (HGA), financiada pela Unesco. Nesse sentido, analisamos os capítulos que tratam sobre esses temas, localizados no primeiro volume da obra, que discorrem sobre as perspectivas historiográficas que orientaram a concepção do projeto. Ao mesmo tempo, nosso objetivo é compreender os possíveis alcances desse conhecimento na Historiografia da Educação, tendo em vista os debates sobre ‘descolonização dos currículos’. Constatamos que a HGA e as publicações dela derivadas podem constituir-se em obras de referência na escrita de manuais escolares e nas pesquisas em História e Historiografia da Educação, ensejando também práticas docentes e científicas antirracistas.
Risk communication during health emergencies in Nigeria: What are its challenges?
Authors: Akande Oluwatosin Wuraola , Disu Yahya , Kaduru Chijioke , Anueyiagu Chimezie , Oguanuo Emeka , Ojumu Tijesu , Akomolafe Oreoluwa , Eziechina Sunday Obiajunwa , Ejibe Ukwori , Ihekweazu Vivianne , Ochu Chinwe Lucia , Ihekweazu Chikwe
Published: February 2023

Although globalization has been advantageous in facilitating the free movement of people, goods, and services, the ease of movement of cross-border pathogens has increased the risk of international public health emergencies in recent years. Risk com-munication is an integral part of every country’s response during public health emergencies such as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. To effectively increase adherence to guidelines during health emergencies, it is essential to understand the impact of social, cultural, political, and environmental factors on people’s behaviours and lifestyles in any given context, as well as how these factors influence people’s perception of risks. During the recent response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, the need to comprehend these influences was pronounced, and these influences ultimately shaped risk communication in Nigeria. We have identified risk communication challenges in Nigeria based on sociocultural diversity, the complexity of the health system, the impact of social media on communications, and other contextual factors surrounding multisectoral partnerships. To achieve global health security, these challenges must be addressed in resource-constrained countries like Nigeria. In this paper, we emphasize the need to contextualize risk communication strategies in order to improve their effectiveness during health emergencies. In addition, we urge increased country commitment to a multi-hazard and multisectoral effort, deliberate investment in subnational risk communication systems, and investments in capacity building for risk communication activities.
Pre- and post-intervention survey on lung cancer awareness among adults in selected communities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: A quasi-experimental study
Authors: Dlamini Siyabonga B. , Sartorius Benn , Ginindza Themba G.
Published: February 2023

Background: Lung cancer remains the number one cause of cancer mortality estimated at 1.8 million deaths. There are limited studies in resource poor countries regarding knowledge, attitudes and practices towards lung cancer.Objective: This study aimed to assess the effects of a lung can-cer awareness intervention in selected communities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.Materials and Methods: A quasi-experimental study design was conducted in the selected communities in KwaZulu-Natal. A community intervention was administered in the communities after a baseline survey. The intervention effects were assessed a month after implementation.Results: There were statistical differences in the mean age (p0.001) and proportion of males and females (p0.001) at base-line and post-intervention. There were no differences in terms of smoking status (p=0.958), however, there was a reduction in the number of cigarettes smoked per day (p0.001) and the number of packs smoked per week (p=0.026). The mean knowledge score increased from 41.8% (95% CI 35.7 – 47.9) at baseline to 59.9 (95% CI 53.8 – 66.0) post-intervention (p0.001). The proportion of participants who were aware that lung cancer can be detected early increased from 46.5% (95% CI 39.1 – 53.9) at baseline to 81.1% (95% CI 71.7 – 87.9) post-intervention (p0.001). The intervention had a statistically significant effect (aOR 4.370, 95%CI 1.477-12.928) on the level of lung cancer knowledge in the selected communities (p0.001).Conclusions: Interventions increasing the recognition of signs and symptoms, focusing on the importance of early detection and health seeking behaviour (including screening), smoking cessa-tion, and addressing the perceived health system barriers are required.
SPACES: Our team’s experience in lung tumor microwave ablation
Authors: Wei Zhigang , Yang Xia , Wu Jing , Zhang Peng , Huang Guanghui , Ni Yang , Xue Guoliang , Ye Xin
Published: February 2023

The standard treatment of stage I nonsmall cell lung cancer is lobectomy with systematic mediastinal lymph node evaluation. Unfortunately, up to 25% of patients with stage I nonsmall cell lung cancer are not candidates for surgery due to severe medical comorbidities (poor cardiopulmonary function). Image-guided thermal ablation is an alternative for those patients, includes radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation (MWA), cryoablation, and laser ablation. Compared to them, MWA is a relatively new technique with some potential advantages, such as faster heating times, higher intralesional temperatures, larger ablation zones, less procedural pain, relative insensitivity to “heat sinks,” and less sensitivity to tissue types. However, some advantages of MWA mentioned above (such as higher intralesional temperatures, larger ablation zones) also have potential risks and problems, and an innovative and standardized guidance system is needed to avoid and solve these risks and problems. This article combs our team’s clinical experience over the past decade, summarizes a systematic and standardized guidance system, and names it SPACES (Selection, Procedure, Assessment, Complication, Evaluation, Systemic therapy). Both primary and metastatic pulmonary tumors can be efficiently treated with image-guided thermal ablation in selected candidates. The selection and use of ablation techniques should consider the size and location of the target tumor, the risk of complications, and the expertise and skills of the professionals, among which the size of the target tumor (<3 mm) is a major factor determining the success of ablation.
Psychological Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Lin Cian-Cian , Yeh Chin-Bin
Published: February 2023

Thousands of millions of people faced devastating impacts around the world during COVID-19 pandemic. Not only anxiety or fear of COVID-19 dominated the negative psychological impacts, mental disorders such as depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and sleep disturbance increasingly appeared during or after the pandemic. Apart from the confirmed patients, survivors of the viral infection, close family members, elders, children and adolescents, people quarantined, people with preexisting psychiatric conditions, frontline police, emergency medical services, and health-care workers, mental distress specific to the vulnerable groups should be recognized. Preventive strategies including self-regulations, leadership, and teamwork were highlighted. Specific evaluations for at-risk population and efficacious treatment such as cognitive behavioral treatment could be considered. This article delineated directions for mental health workers during pandemic.
Refixation of Labrum in Pincer Type of Femoroacetabular Impingement
Authors: Shao Tsang-Shuo , Shen Pei-Hung , Pan Ru-Yu
Published: February 2023

We present the case of a single, retired, 51-year-old Taiwanese female who had left groin pain when squatting, sitting, and walking for months. She visited our outpatient department (OPD) for further evaluation. During physical examination at the OPD, limited hip flexion and abduction were observed in comparison with the contralateral hip in the supine position. Impingement tests including flexion, abduction, and external rotation test and flexion, adduction, and internal rotation test were positive. In addition, the extension external pain and Patrick test results were positive. Pelvis radiography revealed a crossover sign and lateral center-edge angle of 40.6°. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a degenerative tear of the anterosuperior labrum with a prominent pincer lesion. Consequently, she was admitted for arthroscopy-assisted rim resection of the pincer-type lesion and labral refixation. After surgery, the patient recovered well.
Nonmesh Laparoscopic Repair of Incarcerated Obturator Hernia
Authors: Chen Ching-Ching , Feng Ting-Yuan , Wang Ren-Tzer , Chang Hao-Ming
Published: February 2023

Obturator hernia (OH) is uncommon. With its low incidence, diagnosis can be difficult with physical exams and laboratory data only. Imaging study with computer tomography significantly improved diagnosis accuracy and lower bowel resection and mortality rate. We present a rare case of a 70-year-old female with OH and managed by laparoscopic nonmesh repair method.
Preliminary Outcome of Use of Parenterally Administered Tranexamic Acid during Primary Total Knee Replacement
Authors: Anyaehie UE , Eyichukwu GO , Muoghalu ON , Emina BK , Ede O , Anetekhai WI , Nwosu ADG
Published: February 2023

Background:

Perioperative blood loss and the need for blood transfusion following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been a source of concern for many arthroplasty surgeons and patients over the years. Tranexamic acid (TXA) is increasingly being used by surgeons in limiting perioperative blood loss and the subsequent need for transfusion during TKA.

Aim:

This study aims to determine the efficacy of TXA in preventing perioperative blood loss, transfusion needs of patients that underwent TKA, complications, and its financial implications of its use in our institution.

Patients and Methods:

The study was a clinical comparative audit of perioperative blood loss and transfusion needs in primary TKA patients. The study population was divided into two groups of equal numbers (n = 40). Group A, who did not receive perioperative TXA, had TKA prior to the adoption of TXA in our institution, whereas group B, who received TXA, had TKA after TXA was adopted.

Results:

The mean postoperative hemoglobin was 9.49 g/dl for group A and 10.15 g/dl for group B (P = 0.021). The mean postoperative blood drainage was 888.25 ml for group A and 821.67 ml for group B (P = 0.397). The number of patients transfused in group A was 17 (42.5%) against 7 (17.5%) in group B. The mean postoperative transfusion volume was 270 ml and 101.25 ml for group A and B, respectively (P = 0.014). The mean total transfusion volume was 450 ml and 277 ml in group A and B, respectively (P = 0.063).

Conclusions:

The use of TXA in TKA was shown to be beneficial in our study as it resulted in a statistically significant reduction in the postoperative transfusion volumes and higher postoperative hemoglobin levels.
Effect of Gastric Helicobacter Pylori Colonization in the Development of Erosive Esophagitis in Patients with Hiatal Hernia
Authors: Yalaki S , Çağlar R , Pülat H
Published: February 2023

Background/Aims:

There may be various factors that determine gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as a result of hiatal hernia (HH) (such as the size of the hernia, age, other host and environmental factors) and the presence of protective factors to explain the absence of reflux disease should not be ignored. Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection can prevent the development of GERD or cause it. This study aimed to determine whether Hp colonized in the stomach and hernia affects the development of erosive esophagitis (EE) in patients with HH.

Materials and Methods:

In this case-controlled study, 111 patients with HH were eligible for the study. Study group with EE (n = 61, 55%) and control group without EE (n = 50, 45%) were formed. Groups were compared for gastric Hp and Hp in the hernia.

Results:

While the frequency of Hp in the antrum was 55.7% in the group with EE, it was 30% in the control group (p = 0.01, OR: 2.94 in 95% CI 1.34–6.46). The rates in terms of HP frequency in the corpus were 43.6% and 32.1%, respectively, (p = 0.45). Hp colonization in HH was detected in 18 cases (29.50%) and 14 cases (28%), respectively, (p = 0.86). In regression analysis, antral Hp was found to be effective in the development of EE (p = 0.01).

Conclusion:

As a result of this study, we think that antral Hp may have a causative role in the development of reflux esophagitis, but the presence of Hp in HH does not have an effective role in reflux esophagitis formation.
Awareness and Knowledge of Risk Factors Associated with Oral Cancer among Military Personnel in Nigeria
Authors: Uguru CC , Chukwubuzor O , Otakhoigbogie U , Ogu UU , Uguru NP
Published: February 2023

Background:

The military lifestyle has been reported to increase the risk of this population group to the development of oral cancer.

Aim:

This study aimed to determine the awareness and knowledge of oral cancer in a population of soldiers to acquire data for establishing an educational program for units of the Nigerian Army in oral cancer prevention and monitoring. The study was conducted in the dental center of 82 Division Military Hospital, Nigerian Army, Enugu, Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey was performed using a pre-tested self-administered questionnaire.

Materials and Methods:

Questions relating to oral cancer awareness, knowledge of causes, and relationship to certain habits, treatment options, and desirability of screening opportunities for oral cancer were asked. Soldiers attending the military hospital, dental center, were chosen randomly for the study.

Results:

Three hundred soldiers were surveyed. The mean age of those surveyed was 37.5 and had spent an average of 11–15 years in the Army. The majority of the soldiers (80.7%) have heard of cancer; the types most known were breast (75%), skin (30%), and lung cancer (28.3%). Of the 300 soldiers surveyed, 15.3% knew about oral cancer, with 41.3% of these able to identify cigarette smoking and (26%) alcohol consumption as possible risk factors associated with oral cancer. The majority believed that cancer was caused by some form of supernatural phenomenon.

Conclusion:

Oral cancer awareness is low among soldiers in the Nigerian Armed Forces, and strategies to increase awareness should be developed.
Self-Medication for Acne among Saudi Undergraduate University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Alnaim L , Alshahrani A
Published: February 2023

Background:

Understanding the perceptions and practices associated with self-medication among undergraduate university students is of significant importance since there is evidence showing that self-medication is prevalent among this group.

Aims:

The aim of this study is to evaluate the perceptions and extent of self-medication among undergraduate university students as well as assess their knowledge and patterns of self-medication for acne. A cross-sectional study was conducted with undergraduate university students aged between 18 and 25 years.

Materials and Methods:

Students were briefed about the purpose of the study, and a pretested questionnaire was used for assessment. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 25.

Results:

Five hundred and nineteen students participated in this study. Approximately 55.3% had self-medicated, and 38.2% of the participants reported self-medicating because they thought the situation was simple and did not require a doctor's visit. Adapalene was the most commonly administered medication (53%). Furthermore, 74.7% of the respondents said that they saw improvement after treatment.

Conclusions:

A high percentage of students self-medicate their acne, many of whom use medication without a prescription. However, inappropriate use of drugs can increase the risk of adverse effects.
The Use of Photograph Editing Applications among Patients Underwent Cosmetic Rhinoplasty Surgery
Authors: Obeid Faisal M. , Mortada Hatan , Al Mazrou Fatimah , Alhindi Nawaf , Arab Khalid
Published: February 2023

Rhinoplasty is a type of plastic surgery that might be motivated by the desire to change nose appearance, improve breathing, or both. Social media is considered nowadays one of the major aspects of the internet. It is not deniable that we depend on using social media on a daily basis to enhance our communication and represent ourselves. Recently, the demand on editing applications like Snapchat has increased, and studies have shown the association between developing low self-esteem and the usage of editing applications. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between self-esteem and photograph edits on social media applications in young women who underwent rhinoplasty. A single-centered retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at Ajmal clinic, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Data were obtained through a self-structured online questionnaire distributed online to patients who underwent rhinoplasty between 2020 and 2021. The study included 205 participants aged above 18 years old with a predominance of female gender (91.2%). Editing was performed frequently by 33.2% of the participants. However, 40.0% of respondents claimed that they rarely edited their photographs before posting online. Factors associated with using Snapchat as the most editing application have been assessed. Snapchat use was significantly associated with age and female gender. The extensive usage of editing applications was significantly associated with most of the demographic data including age, female gender, low to middle income, single relationship status, and employment status.
Двухкомпонентное комплексное модифицированное уравнение Кортевега-де Фриза: новые солитонные решения, получающиеся из нового бинарного преобразования Дарбу
Authors: Ye Rusuo , Zhang Yi
Published: January 2023

Для $N$-компонентного комплексного модифицированного уравнения Кортевега-де Фриза выведена ($2^N\times 2^N$)-мерная пара Лакса, задающаяся блочными матрицами, и построено новое бинарное преобразование Дарбу в случае $N=2$. С использованием пары Лакса и сопряженной пары Лакса представлен новый тип матриц Дарбу, собственные значения которых могут быть равны сопряженным собственным значениям. В качестве иллюстрации из нулевого затравочного решения выведены новые солитонные решения, для чего использовано бинарное преобразование Дарбу двухкомпонентного комплексного модифицированного уравнения Кортевега-де Фриза и пара Лакса ($4\times 4$)-матричных спектральных задач. Найдены в явном виде новые двух- и трехсолитонные решения при определенных значениях параметров, графически исследована динамика и взаимодействия двух- и трехсолитонных решений.
Обобщенные плетистические вершинные операторы и плетистические универсальные характеры
Authors: Li Chuanzhong , Zhang Yong , Dong Huanhe
Published: January 2023

С помощью фермионов плетистического типа и бозон-фермионного соответствия плетистического типа, являющегося обобщением классического бозон-фермионного соответствия, получены двухкомпонентные скрученные симметрические функции $S_{[\lambda,\mu]}^{(\alpha,\beta)}$ плетистического типа. Они выводятся из бозон-фермионного соответствия $(\alpha,\beta)$-типа аналогично получению универсального характера $S_{[\lambda,\mu]}$ из классического бозон-фермионного соответствия (скрученная формула Якоби-Труди). Как обобщение иерархии универсальных характеров построена плетистическая иерархия универсальных характеров $(\alpha,\beta)$-типа, содержащая ряд нелинейных дифференциальных уравнений в частных производных бесконечного порядка, и получены ее тау-функции и соотношения Плюккера.
Некоммутативное обобщение и квазиграмианные решения уравнения Хироты
Authors: Riaz H. W. A.
Published: January 2023

Нелинейное уравнение Шредингера и модифицированное уравнение Кортевега-де Фриза могут быть объединены в интегрируемое уравнение, известное как уравнение Хироты. Исследовано некоммутативное обобщение уравнения Хироты, для которого получены условие нулевой кривизны и пара Лакса, а затем с использованием условия ковариантности найдены преобразование Дарбу и бинарное преобразование Дарбу. Построено решение уравнения, выражающееся через квазиграмианы. В рамках некоммутативного случая для однократного преобразования Дарбу представлены решения с одним и двумя пиками.
Меры Гиббса для модели Поттса со счетным множеством значений спина на дереве Кэли
Authors: Botirov Golibjon Isroilovich , Mustafoeva Zarinabonu E
Published: January 2023

Рассматривается модель Поттса с конкурирующими взаимодействиями радиуса $r=2$ и счетным множеством значений спина $\Phi=\{0,1,\ldots,\}$ на дереве Кэли порядка $k=2$. Задача нахождения трансляционно-инвариантных мер Гиббса для такой модели при любой фиксированной вероятностной мере $\nu$, $\nu(i)>0$, заданной на множестве $\Phi$, сведена к решению некоторой бесконечной системы функциональных уравнений. Описан класс мер $\nu$ на $\Phi$, таких что для каждого элемента из этого класса полученная бесконечная система уравнений имеет единственное решение вида $\{a^i, i=1,2,\ldots\}$, где $a\in(0,1)$.
Асимптотические разложения для одного класса сингулярных интегралов, возникающих в нелинейных волновых системах
Authors: Dymov Andrey Victorovich
Published: January 2023

Найдены асимптотики интегралов вида $\int_{\mathbb{R}^d}\frac{F(x)}{\omega^2(x)+\nu^2} dx$ при $\nu\to 0$, в которых достаточно гладкие функции $F$ и $\omega$ удовлетворяют естественным предположениям о поведении на бесконечности, а все критические точки функции $\omega$, лежащие в множестве $\{\omega(x)=0\}$, являются невырожденными. Эти асимптотики играют важную роль при анализе стохастических моделей нелинейных волновых систем. Полученный результат обобщает результат С. Куксина, где найдена аналогичная асимптотика в частном случае, когда $\omega$ - невырожденная квадратичная форма сигнатуры $(d/2,d/2)$ с четным $d$.
Об одном интерполяционном неравенстве и о его приложении к уравнению Бюргерса
Authors: Nasibov Sharif Mamed ogly
Published: January 2023

Рассматривается задача Коши для нелинейного
уравнения Бюргерса. Доказано новое интерполяционное
неравенство. Методом энергетических неравенств с применением нового
интерполяционного неравенства исследуется разрешимость рассматриваемой
задачи.
Многоточечные вероятности прохождения и функции Грина для SLE$ _{8/3}$
Authors: Alekseev Oleg Vadimovich
Published: January 2023

Рассматривается петлевое представление $O(n)$ модели в критической точке. В случае $n=0$ модель эквивалентна статистическому ансамблю самоизбегающих петель, которые описываются эволюциями Шрамма-Лeвнера с $\kappa=8/3$. В этом пределе $O(n=0)$ модель соответствует логарифмической конформной теории поля с центральным зарядом $c=0$. Изучаются корреляционные функции в логарифмической конформной теории поля в верхней полуплоскости, содержащие несколько твист-операторов в объеме и пару граничных операторов $\Phi_{1,2}$. С использованием представления кулоновского газа для корреляционных функций получены явные результаты для вероятностей SLE$ _{8/3}$ кривых проходить разными способами около $N\geq 1$ отмеченных точек в верхней полуплоскости. При сближении точек попарно вероятности редуцируются к многоточечным функциям Грина SLE кривых. Предложено явное представление для функций Грина в терминах корреляционных функций операторов $\Phi_{3,1}$ в объеме и операторов $\Phi_{1,2}$ на границе.
Теория антиконтинуального предела для спиновых гамильтонианов: поиск дискретных бризерных мод
Authors: Bostrem Irina Gennad'evna , Ovchinnikov Aleksandr Sergeevich , Ekomasov Evgenii Grigorievich , Sinitsyn Vladimir Evgen'evich , Fedorov Alexandr Evgenevich , Voronina Anastasiya Alekseevna
Published: January 2023

Представлено обобщение теории продолжения бризерных решений антиконтинуального предела на случай дискретных спиновых систем. Сформулированы необходимые условия и определен верхний предел константы межузельного взаимодействия, при которых возможна процедура продолжения. С помощью численного алгоритма получены бризерные моды дискретной спиновой цепочки, связанные с одноузельными и двухузельными возбуждениями антиконтинуального предела, и показана их линейная устойчивость.
Various notions of (co)simplicial (pre)sheaves
Authors: Hosgood Timothy
Published: January 2023

The phrase "(co)simplicial (pre)sheaf" can be reasonably interpreted in
multiple ways. In this survey we study how the various notions familiar to the
author relate to one another. We end by giving some example applications of the
most general of these notions.
Completeness of Nominal PROPs
Authors: Balco Samuel , Kurz Alexander
Published: January 2023

We introduce nominal string diagrams as string diagrams internal in the
category of nominal sets. This leads us to define nominal PROPs and nominal
monoidal theories. We show that the categories of ordinary PROPs and nominal
PROPs are equivalent. This equivalence is then extended to symmetric monoidal
theories and nominal monoidal theories, which allows us to transfer
completeness results between ordinary and nominal calculi for string diagrams.
Evidence-Based Best Practice for Transitions of Care: A Policy Review on Medication Reconciliation Standards
Authors:   , Ogbennah Lovelyn Chizoba
Published: January 2023

Practice Problem: Medication reconciliation (MR) is crucial in care transitions among healthcare facilities. Developing evidence-based discharge planning strategies, improving communication, optimizing electronic health record intelligence interoperability, and stakeholder engagement will promote a better transition process for patients and healthcare providers. PICOT: The PICOT question that guided this project was: In an urban-based adult skilled nursing facility, how does an evidence-based structured review, and revision of current MR policy and procedures, compared to the existing MR policy, affect the clarity of the process for communication between clinicians during transitions of care over a 10-week review cycle? Evidence: Fifteen pertinent studies identified include the similarities in nursing homes' discoveries, electronic health record use, and pharmacy participation in MR efforts. The Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals Model (JHNEBP) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Policy Process (POLARIS) Framework were used in appraising the literature and guiding the policy evaluation and recommendations. Intervention: The three best practice themes include nursing home vulnerability, electronic medication records, and pharmacy participation. A Policy Evaluation Tool was developed to evaluate the current MR policy against best practices criteria found in the evidence. Outcome: The recommendations were provided to each organization to incorporate into current practice. Policy templates were specific to each healthcare organization, with recommended revisions to current policy and discharge communication workflow, and provided to each organization to incorporate into current practice. Conclusion: The evaluation was beneficial to ensure the MR process was current and relevant and promoted best-practice methods.
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Authors:   , Bacchus Shazam
Published: January 2023

Effective communication is a true value to healthcare organizations. Far too many communication sessions are detrimental to patient health outcomes. National data and hospital records are proven information to suggest communication is a major barrier to overall patient satisfaction. Organizations struggle to increase market share and patient satisfaction with a likelihood to recommend because of poor communication by physician and nurses. The use of a strategic communication tool like AIDET plus the Promise can influence the improvement of an organization’s quality of care. This paper examines the use of AIDET plus the Promise as a strategic communication tool. High volume, high acuity patient care settings need the adaptation of a structured communication tool that can influence a positive health outcome. AIDET plus the Promise is a strategic communication tool that when used correctly can reduced anxiety, increased compliance whereby improved patient outcome, build trust and overall collaborative relationships. Findings in this research paper has provided enough evidence to suggest when AIDET plus the Promise is used as a guidance for strategic communication it can result in an overall improvement of patient health outcome and success of an organization. The findings have provided enough evidence to drive the development of a competency-based orientation toolkit to guide the implementation of AIDET plus the promise in a high volume, high acuity patient care setting.
Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 among undergraduate students and its psychological impact on their life: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Anaam Mohammed Saif
Published: January 2023

Background: The association between widespread outbreaks, such as COVID-19, and psychological distress and symptoms of mental illness is common. This study aimed to assess undergraduate students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) toward COVID-19 and its psychological impact on their life.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was done using a self-administered questionnaire.
Results: The findings revealed that 11.9% of the participants had COVID-19, and 27.7% of their relatives contracted the disease. The overall rate of correct answers for the knowledge statements was 81.6%. Only 16.5% declared that COVID-19 had an extreme effect on their studies. However, 34% reported rarely or never having felt nervous or anxious during the pandemic.
Conclusion: The findings revealed that undergraduate students have good knowledge and a positive attitude towards COVID-19, while their practice was poor. Also, the pandemic had a negative psychological impact on some students, thus the need for proactive psychological and social support for students.
Competencies for the position of the Responsible Person in good distribution practice
Authors: Brockdorff Bettina von , Azzopardi Lilian M
Published: January 2023

Defined competencies are not currently established for technical personnel working in the pharmaceutical wholesale distribution setting who must adhere to Good Distribution Practice (GDP). Educational development for the Responsible Person (RP) position is topic-driven and not competency based. This research aimed to establish a validated tool to identify competencies relevant for the role of the Responsible Person (COMP-RP tool). There were 62 criteria based on competencies, knowledge, and skills across six domains which were included in the draft COMP-RP tool developed. The tool was based on a Likert scale ranking. Two Delphi rounds by a panel of experts were applied for validation. Data were statistically analysed and passed through cut-off points to reach final version of the COMP-RP Tool. The selection of wholesale distribution, quality and leadership skills, knowledge and competencies were consistently rated both Delphi rounds. The final validated COMP-RP Tool consisted of 58 criteria across the six domains.
Implementation and evaluation of a short-term overseas training community-setting experience for Japanese Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience
Authors: Kawakami Miyoshi , Currie Jay , Sonobe Takahito , Yoshiyama Yuji
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Kitasato University signed an international exchange agreement with the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy (UICOP) with a new focus on “Pharmacists in the community setting” in 2010. Students have short-term participatory and hands-on training yearly in the United States (US).
Methods: A questionnaire survey was given to students after participation to evaluate the impact of the experience.
Results: Before the programme, students had to learn about pharmacy education and actual community pharmacy practice. The attainment rate for it was 75.0%. At the community pharmacy shadowing, students could see the characteristics of US pharmacists and differences from Japan, and all the students had changed their future vision and way of thinking.
Conclusion: The usefulness of this programme was confirmed. Students could learn about pharmacy practice, particularly in the community in the US. This programme may represent a helpful strategy to train pharmacists with an international perspective.