bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
UJI EFEKTIFITAS METODE FUZZY LOGIC MAMDANI PADA PENERIMAAN BEASISWA BANTUAN MENGGUNAKAN MATLAB
Authors: Elfaladonna Febie , Isa Indra Griha Tofik
Published: August 2023

One of the supporters in creating an even educational climate is the existence of scholarships. In general, scholarships in the form of financial assistance intended for the community of higher education, both lecturers, teachers, students and students. In the awarding of scholarships, some findings were obtained, including not being on target which caused the scholarship assistance to be ineffective. One solution in determining the acceptance of scholarships is the existence of a system that is integrated with decision-making methods. Fuzzy logic mamdani becomes one of the recommendation methods that can be implemented in decision making. So the formulation of the problem of this research is (1) How is the implementation of fuzzy logic mamdani methods to the decision-making system of receiving aid scholarships?; (2) How effective fuzzy logic methods mamdani to the decision-making system of aid scholarship. The scope of the research is (1) The method of inference with Fuzzy Logic Mamdani; (2) The tools used are Matlab version R2021b; (3) The input variable criteria consist of parental income, achievement (academic and non-academic) and average grades throughout the semester; (4) The variable output criterion is the amount of the scholarship. The final results of the study resulted in the calculation of the effectiveness of the Fuzzy Mamdanil Method of more than 50%, so that the fuzzy mamdani method can be recommended as an alternative in the decision-making method determining the amount of acceptance of aid scholarships.
PENERAPAN METODE DSS (MAUT & IRR) DALAM MENENTUKAN KELAYAKAN PENGADUAN
Authors: Ali Andi Nurfadillah , Tunnisa Khaera
Published: August 2023

The research and development center for mineral and coal technology or abbreviated as Puslitbang tekMIRA is located in Bandung, West Java, which has asset management, namely the rental of rooms or buildings. In asset management, there is a complaint page if a customer has a complaint. Based on the complaint data that came in at the same time, the authors saw that there were problems that were considered to need attention, namely which complaints would be resolved first and whether or not the complaint was feasible or not to be processed. This study uses the DSS (Decision Support System) method, namely Multi Attribute Utility Theory (MAUT) and IRR (Internal Rate of Return). The MAUT method is a method that converts some importance into a numerical value from a scale of 0-1 which represents the worst and best values ​​and the final result is a ranking. While the IRR method is an indicator of the efficiency level of an investment that is used to provide an overview of whether the complaint is feasible or not to be followed up. The result of the application of this method is the feasibility of the complaint.
INFLUENCE OF BOLTED SPLICE CONNECTIONS ON THE GLOBAL BEHAVIOUR OF STEEL LATTICE TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS
Authors:   Rzeszow University of Technology, Wojnar A. , Marszałek K. ,   KARPAT-BUD sp. z o.o., Chernieva O. ,   Odesa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Śleczka L. ,   Rzeszow University of Technology
Published: August 2023

The bolted joints in the leg and the bracing members of the lattice transmission towers are always subjected to predominant axial forces, which will cause joint slip that greatly affects the global be-haviour of the whole structure. The paper shows the results of the numerical modelling of the re-sponse of the steel lattice communication tower, with height h = 40.5 m located in Rzeszów. A comparison was made of five tower models, differing in the characteristics of the joint force-elongation relationship, including stiffness of the components and also joint slippage, coming from Category A joints. The paper presents the difference in displacements and rotations of chosen tower panels, internal forces in leg members, as well as in the fundamental flexural frequency obtained without considering the force-displacement characteristic and with four different ways of modelling of joints behaviour
STRENGTHENING OF REINFORCED CONCRETE ROOF WITH STEEL FRAME
Authors:   Odesa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Gilodo A.Y. , Arsiriy A.M. ,   Odesa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Published: August 2023

Strengthening methods of reinforced concrete roofs are known and developed in sufficient detail. They are classified according to the constructions: strengthening of simply supported and continuous beams, cantilever beams, panels, girders, trusses, arches, etc. But all the proposed ways have common disadvantages – they require open space for work, provide for preliminary unloading, and under certain circumstances, partial dismantling of significantly damaged structures, and cannot consider the features of a specific technical situation naturally. We offer the strengthening method of not a single beam, but the entire roof block, with limited time period and the need to restart the production process in the shortest possible time, which has got critical damage, during the situation that excludes temporary unloading, and the dismantling of damaged areas or structures is impossible. The additional technical problem is that the supporting vertical structures of the emergency shutdown – the columns are also in a critical technical condition. Therefore, the attempt to dismantle any load-bearing element will lead to the complete destruction of a large part of the industrial building and the cessation of production for a considerable time period. The use of a spatial steel frame simplifies the strengthening work, speeds up the return to production and does not increase the material costs
ДЕЯКІ АСПЕКТИ ФОРМУВАННЯ ІНШОМОВНОЇ КОМУНІКАТИВНОЇ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ МАЙБУТНІХ ВІЙСЬКОВИХ ПЕРЕКЛАДАЧІВ
Authors: Зарічанська Наталія , Поп Олена
Published: August 2023

The article examines some aspects of the formation of foreign language communicative competence of future military translators. The analysis of psychological and pedagogical literature confirmed that today there is no single approach to the interpretation of the concept of "competence". It is proven that the formation of communicative competence of future military translators in the process of professional training outlines the acquisition of special knowledge, abilities and skills, professional experience and qualities, norms of behavior. This process is carried out in higher military educational institutions and provides the possibility of successful language and speech activities in the military education system.It was concluded that the communicative competence of the future military translator is an integrative personal formation, which is considered as the result of the formation of professional competencies and personal qualities of the future military translator, which allow establishing psychological contact with others. Foreign language communicative competence is considered, on the one hand, as the ability to communicate in a foreign language, correctly applying the system of language, speech and stylistic norms, as wellas rules of communicative behavior, according to communication situations, and on the other hand, as readiness for foreign language communication and translation.Also, foreign language communicative competence embodies the actualization of foreign language competences as basic skills, involves readiness for their manifestation, knowledge of the content of competences, experience of demonstrating competences in various standard and non-standard situations, attitude to the content of competences and the object of their application, emotional and volitional regulation of the process and the result of the application of competencies. This competence contributes to the development of personal qualities, increasing the level of interest in mastering a foreign language and satisfying emotional needs, and is also an effective means of forming the personality of a future military translator.
Green Product In Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSME)
Authors: Nusraningrum Dewi , Sugiyono Sugiyono , Koe Wei-Loon
Published: August 2023

This community service is an activity related to community economic empowerment through socialization and training in implementing green product entrepreneurial production strategies. The problem that arises in the production of green products is the limitation of knowledge that causes the quality of local products to be unable to compete in national, regional, and international markets. In order to support community service, community economic empowerment efforts about green products will help small and medium enterprises to know how to develop the production of competing for green products. For this reason, this activity will provide assistance and training in green product production strategy skills, so that later partners are able to become independent and have a production strategy. These skills in addition to being beneficial to themselves will at least help reduce the economic burden of the family by earning income from the production of green products developed. The outcome of this activity is (1) the Development of green product knowledge. (2) Assistance of participants in transforming into green business-oriented businesses by involving local communities to produce green products.
PENGARUH EDUKASI DIET HIPERTENSI MELALUI WHATSAPP DALAM MENGENDALIKAN TEKANAN DARAH PASIEN HIPERTENSI
Authors: Prihandana Sadar , Masitoh Siti Amalia , Maharani Betrix , Kartika Devi Suci , Arum Catur Priska Desi , Cahyani Syifa Dian
Published: August 2023

Diet dan nutrisi berperan penting dalam pengendalian tekanan darah pasien hipertensi. Pasien yang memperbaiki diet, tekanan darah dapat terkontrol dengan baik dan risiko komplikasi akibat hipertensi dapat dihindari. Media sosial dapat dipergunakan sebagai sumber informasi dalam pengelolaan diet hipertensi. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui adanya pengaruh edukasi diet hipertensi dengan media whatsapp terhadap tekanan darah pasien. Penelitian menggunakan desain quasy-experiment dengan pendekatan pre-post test nonequivalent control group design. Penelitian dilakukan kepada pasien hipertensi di Puskesmas Bandung kota Tegal. Sampel didapatkan 36 responden dengan teknik purposive sampling. Instrumen menggunakan media whatsapp, kuisioner food recall, dan  tensimeter digital. Data dianalisis dengan uji independent t-test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada perbedaan bermakna rata-rata tekanan darah pasien abtara sebelum dan sesudah diberikan edukasi (p-value0,05). Penelitian menyimpulkan ada pengaruh edukasi diet hipertensi melalui whatsapp untuk mengendalikan tekanan darah pasien hipertensi di Puskesmas Bandung Kota Tegal. Media whatsapp dapat digunakan sebagai media komunikasi, informasi, dan edukasi kepada pasien hipertensi dalam perawatan penyakit dan mencegah komplikasi hipertensi.
HUBUNGAN PEMBERIAN ASI EKSKLUSIF DENGAN KEJADIAN STUNTING PADA BALITA
Authors: Risnanto Risnanto , Atmaja Arifin Dwi , Indrastuti Arriani
Published: August 2023

Stunting merupakan masalah gizi kronis pada balita yang disebabkan oleh asupan gizi yang kurang. Dunia sedang menghadapi permasalahan ini, terutama di negara-negara miskin dan berkembang. Indonesia menjadi peringkat ketiga dengan prosentase (36,4%) setelah Timor Leste (50,2%) dan India (38,4%). Rerata prevalensi stunting di Indonesia tahun 2005-2017 adalah 36,4%. Data Riskesdas tahun 2018 menunjukkan persentase balita stunting sebesar 20,06 %. (Dinkes Jateng, 2019). Data Dinkes Kabupaten Tegal menyatakan kasus balita stunting sekitar 9.346 (2020) dan 10.793 (2021). Pemberian ASI eksklusif menjadi salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi terjadinya stunting pada balita. Secara nasional, cakupan bayi mendapat ASI eksklusif pada tahun 2017 (61,33%), sehingga belum mencapai target pemerintah yaitu 80%.Penelitian bertujuan mengetahui hubungan pemberian ASI ekslusif dengan kejadian stunting pada balita. Desain penelitian; merupakan penelitian deskriptif korelasi non-eksperimental yaitu penelitian korelasi dengan metode cross sectional yaitu variabel independen (Pemberian ASI eksklusif) dan variabel dependen (Balita Stunting). Penelitian dilakukan pada bulan Januari 2023 di Desa Kalisapu, Kecamatan Slawi, Kabupaten Tegal dengan populasi ibu yang mempunyai balita usia 2-3 tahun. Peneliti menggunakan purposive sampling yaitu sampel diambil berdasarkan kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi. Analisis data menggunakan uji chi-square (x2), dihasilkan p-value sebesar 0,004 (α=0,05). Simpulan: terdapat hubungan bermakna antara pemberian ASI ekslusif dengan kejadian stunting pada Balita,  nilai Coeffesient Contingency sebesar 0,277 (hubungannya cukup erat). Disarankan agar ibu yang mempunyai balita untuk memberikan ASI Ekslusif sampai anak berusia 2 tahun, sehingga dapat mengurangi salah satu faktor risiko stunting.
Arbeitsbeziehungen im „Ridepooling“ – Entwicklungen und Auseinandersetzungen in einem entstehenden Feld
Authors: Dittmar Nele
Published: August 2023

Das Aufkommen der „Plattformökonomie“ bedeutet in vielerlei Hinsicht Herausforderungen für das deutsche System der Arbeitsbeziehungen. Das Unternehmen Uber, das auch in den deutschen Mobilitätssektor drängt, steht stellvertretend für ein Modell, in dem die Arbeit Solo-Selbstständiger über eine Internetplattform an Kundinnen und Kunden vermittelt wird. Würde sich dieses Modell durchsetzen, so entfielen ohne Betrieb und abhängige Beschäftigung die Anknüpfungspunkte für betriebliche Mitbestimmung nach dem Betriebsverfassungsgesetz und Möglichkeiten tarifvertraglicher Regulierung von Beschäftigungsbedingungen. Dieser Beitrag beleuchtet vor diesem Hintergrund ein neu entstehendes Feld Appvermittelter Dienstleistungen – das Ridepooling – genauer, um nachzuzeichnen, wie sich dort „Spielregeln“ der Arbeitsbeziehungen herausbilden. Die feldtheoretische Perspektive des Beitrags nimmt Auseinandersetzungen zwischen unterschiedlich mächtigen Akteuren in den Blick und betont das Zusammenwirken zwischen verschiedenen Feldern. Es zeigt sich, dass es trotz der Dominanz Ubers im wissenschaftlichen und politischen Diskurs zwar nicht zu einer „Uberisierung“ von Organisationsmodellen und Arbeitsbeziehungen in dem Bereich kommt. Allerdings wirken Trends der Desintegration, die schon in den „Herkunftsbranchen“ der Ridepooling-Anbieter zu beobachten sind, im neuen Feld fort und werden durch eine zunehmende Digitalisierung der Beziehungen zwischen Unternehmensteilen und zu den Beschäftigten noch verstärkt.
A Study on Standard for Safety Requirements for Care Robots
Authors: Ahn Soonjae , Moon Inhyuk
Published: August 2023

Recently, care robots are being developed that incorporate robotics into assistive products that focus on daily care for the physically disabled or elderly with reduced physical function. However, although care robots can reduce the physical burden of human intervention, they can also be dangerous depending on their situational awareness. This study describes a standardization that defines safety requirements for care robots and includes verification methods to test their safety requirements. As an example of the application of this standard, a standard for the safety and performance method of a feeding robot is shown. This standardization study is expected to contribute to the spread of care robots in the future.
Smart Nursing: The Use of Technology to Support Homecare Nurses with Their Care of the Elderly
Authors: Lemmens Ryanne , Reekmans Jorina , Van Rijn Sam , Tilkin Servaas , Dupont Tim , Reenaers Monique , Daniels Kim
Published: August 2023

The demand for homecare services is on the rise, while simultaneously there is a shortage of homecare nurses who are burdened with increasingly heavier workloads. The introduction of assistive technologies has the potential to assist elderly individuals as well as (informal) caregivers. This study aims to facilitate nursing care with technology, within the framework of a proper daily structure for elderly people. Initially, a needs assessment was performed with homecare nurses to identify the most relevant daily structure patterns. Subsequently, a prototype comprising of a test setup and a mobile application was developed, followed by a case study involving participation from homecare nurses, informal caregivers, and patients. Both subjective experiences and standardized outcome measures (System Usability Scale, Usefulness Satisfaction and Ease of Use Scale and User Experience Questionnaire) revealed highly positive attitudes towards the test setup and application. Future research endeavours should focus on scaling up the technology and expanding its availability to other caregivers.
Understanding User Needs, Persona Scenarios for Privacy-Preserving Visual System Development
Authors: Mujirishvili Tamara , Flórez-Revuelta Francisco
Published: August 2023

As the world’s population ages, the demand for active and assisted living technologies that can support older adults maintain their independence, health, and quality of life is increasing. Video monitoring cameras can provide a sense of safety and peace of mind for both older adults and their caregivers. However, these visual sensing systems come with major privacy concerns. Researchers have developed various visual privacy preservation filters that can be used for video-based monitoring technology, such as blurring, pixelation, silhouette, or avatar. To understand the user’s needs and fine-tune the system to their preferences, the persona scenario method was employed in this study. The goal-directed approach to persona design was followed. This scenario-based technique involves creating fictitious persona archetypes that represent the unique characteristics, needs, and goals of the target user group and other stakeholders involved in the process of care provision. A set of eight personas were created based on the qualitative data collected through interviews and focus groups in Spain. Data from 62 participants were analyzed, which represented different contributor groups such as older adults, direct caregivers, healthcare experts, and other stakeholders. The final personas are accessible to the public on a Blueprint persona repository.
Extracting Contextual Semantic from a Concordance Containing Mathematical Definition
Authors: Bansal Akashdeep , Sorge Volker , Balakrishnan Meenakshi
Published: August 2023

With the increased penetration of screen reading software, effective audio rendering of equations can significantly assist in making many electronic mathematics documents accessible. However, linear syntactic rendering of equations not only creates a considerable cognitive load, even for relatively simple equations, but also becomes crucial in more advanced mathematical subjects where the precise and correct interpretation of symbols is essential. To overcome this challenge, we are working on a procedure to extract contextual semantics for mathematical expressions from the surrounding text. In this paper, we will present one of its modules: the Semantic Extractor. This module aids in extracting semantics from the concordance that contains valid mathematical definitions. This approach enables contextually aware audio rendering of complex mathematical expressions, rather than relying solely on syntactic rendering.
On Support for Dyslexic Students in Senior-High School and Higher Education
Authors: Yamaguchi Katsuhito , Suzuki Masakazu
Published: August 2023

It is very difficult to provide dyslexic students in senior-high school or higher education with all necessary textbooks in ordinary accessible format such as multimedia DAISY. Here, a new approach to provide them with a new type of accessible textbooks named “Fixed-Layout DAISY” is shown. In it, the whole page is treated as a multi-layer picture, the front layer of which has the same form as the original PDF. A DAISY (EPUB3) player can read out any texts together with highlighting them. It does not have the reflow function. The page layout is always kept as same as the original. It does not have information either in which order texts on the page should be read out, and readers need to click a text block on a page where they want to read. Dyslexic people can see and click a place where they want to read, and obviously, Fixed-Layout DAISY should work for them. Fixed-Layout DAISY can be produced almost automatically from an original “e-born PDF” by making use of our OCR system, and it should be very helpful for the dyslexic students to get accessible version of their textbooks.
Digital Enabling Assistive Technology Through the Provision Lens – A Global Perspective in a Nordic Context
Authors: Baudin Katarina , Layton Natasha
Published: August 2023

The Nordic healthcare system is well-established, taxation-based, and locally administered, featuring person-centered care as a social welfare pillar. Public provision of assistive technology and welfare technology within healthcare systems means every citizen has equal access to services. But how well are policies and procedures keeping pace with demographic changes and technology developments?. This study critically analyses qualitative data from 24 stakeholders involved in municipal-level procurement and allocation of assistive and welfare technology in Sweden with a specific focus on emerging digital technology. An extant analysis framework was used: the World Health Organization-GATE 5P framework for strengthening access to AT. Recommendations are made for agile procurement and an outcome-based decision frame. The voice of the AT user may be a valuable addition to inform policy.
Design and Prototyping of a Serious Game on Interactive Tabletop with Tangible Objects for Disability Awareness in Companies
Authors: Mourali Yosra , Barathon Benoit , Bourgois Colin Maxime , Chaabane Sondes , Fassi Raja , Ferrai Alice , Guerrier Yohan , Guilain Dorothée , Kolski Christophe , Lebrun Yoann , Lepreux Sophie , Pudlo Philippe , Sauve Jason
Published: August 2023

This paper presents elements of user-centered design and prototyping of a serious game. Produced within the framework of the SG-HANDI project, the serious game aims to raise awareness about integration, prevention of professional displacement and job retention of people with disabilities. This serious game is developed on an interactive RFID tabletop with tangible objects. It is intended to be used in a collective context involving one or more facilitators specialized in employment and disability, as well as the company’s stakeholders to be made aware of the issue.
Digital Capabilities of Older People and Uptake of Online Healthy Ageing Interventions: An Australian Study
Authors: Layton Natasha , Harper Kristy , Hill Keith
Published: August 2023

The promise of digital health interventions is tempered by the realities of digital capabilities and infrastructure, especially for older persons. This paper critically examines learnings from a rapid evidence review of digital information tools along with a study evaluating the uptake of a digitally-based healthy ageing intervention by 53 older Australians. Findings suggest that digital literacy is an important precursor to engagement with digital information tools, and that digital information tools must be designed with digital literacy in mind. To achieve digital health equity and realise the potential outcomes that digital tools offer, it may well be necessary to support consumers with the basics of mastering digital platforms.
Measuring Economic Benefits of Built Environment Accessibility Technologies for People with Disabilities
Authors: Joseph Siny , Namboodiri Vinod
Published: August 2023

Given the challenges of wayfinding in large indoor built environments, especially for persons with disabilities (PWDs), a new class of accessible technologies called built environment accessible technologies (BEAT) are being developed. Such technologies are envisioned to help achieve product and opportunity parity for PWDs. The impact and adoption of these BEATs depends largely on clear and quantifiable (tangible and intangible) economic benefits accrued to the end-users and stakeholders. This paper describes the results of a survey conducted to measure potential benefits in terms of quality of life and quality of work life (work productivity) by increased accessibility provisions within built environments as it relates to navigation for PWDs and those without disabilities. Results of this work indicate that BEATs have the greatest potential to improve mobility and exploratory activities for people with disabilities, exploratory activities for people without disabilities, and improve job security for everyone.
A Novel Geospatial Assistive Navigation Technology for Seamless Multimodal Mobility of Wheelchair Users
Authors: Mostafavi Mir Abolfazl , Bahloul Mohamed , Boucher Normand , Routhier François
Published: August 2023

Mobility is fundamental for social participation of people with disabilities. Unfortunately, traditional design of urban environments, including infrastructure and services are developed based largely on a standard perception of an independent, fully functional citizen without disability which limits the mobility social participation of PWD. This paper presents the design and development of a novel geospatial assistive navigation technology to support multimodal mobility of people with disabilities, especially those using manual wheelchair in urban areas.
Inclusion for Cultural Education in Museums, Audio and Touch Interaction
Authors: Djoussouf Lilia , Romeo Katerine , Chottin Marion , Thompson Hannah , Eardley Alison F.
Published: August 2023

Inclusive access to culture for all people in institutions, such as museums, is an important issue specified in French laws and is also recognized internationally. This article investigates inclusion of blind and partially blind visitors in museums. The pilot study conducted involves blind, partially blind, and sighted people and observes their perception of audio descriptions and different tactile representations within a museum. 12 participants were asked to experience three different conditions for 3 scenes of the Bayeux Tapestry using inclusive and co-created audio descriptions, simplified swell paper representations, and high relief representations. Overall, a high level of interest was found across all conditions, with multimodality through audio and tactile stimulus found to have enriched participants’ experience. However, more guided tactile exploration would be better. From participants’ feedback, some observations have emerged which could be explored for the development of new technologies to better respond to museum visitors’ expectations.
‘Touching’ Stories: Towards the Development of Tangible User Interfaces Story-Building Authoring Tool for Inclusive Education
Authors: Desideri Lorenzo , Mavrou Katerina , Brunetti Eliana , Di Fuccio Raffaele , Pagliara Silvio , Mouka Maria , Mignardi Giulia , Magni Riccardo , Papademetri Chrystalla , Efstathiadou Marianna , Piedfort Inge , Ferrari Vilma , Mazzoni Silvia
Published: August 2023

Tangible User Interfaces (hereafter, TUIs) are novel forms of human-computer interactions based on the physical manipulation of any kind of object/artifact. A great potential of TUIs technologies is the possibility to personalize objects and interaction between the user and the system. The high level of platform flexibility allows, for example, a multisensory approach, that is crucial for children that have sensory limitations and disabilities. This contribution aims at presenting and discussing the development of an authoring tool for creating TUI-supported activities for inclusive digital storytelling. The authoring tool is a product of collaboration and consultation with researchers and teachers involved in the ERASMUS+ project I’M IN TALES. A preliminary usability validation study using a mixed-method approach has been conducted involving 50 educators and assistive technology professionals. The results indicate an overall acceptance of the system. The feedback provided by the participants involved will be used for the future refinement of the tool.
A Systematic Literature Review of Accessibility Evaluation Methods for Augmented Reality Applications
Authors: Shidende Deogratias , Kessel Thomas , Treydte Anna , Moebs Sabine
Published: August 2023

Augmented reality is increasingly becoming significant in people’s everyday life in different sectors. Particularly to users with disabilities, augmented reality can be an instructional tool and assistive technology, making it worth a vital tool for users with disabilities. For such an important tool, it is essential to understand how these applications are evaluated in order to improve their throughput and extend their accessibility. In that regard, a systematic literature review for peer-reviewed articles published between 2012 and 2022 was conducted to discover which methods, metrics, and tools/techniques researchers use during the accessibility evaluation of augmented reality applications. The PRISMA methodology allowed us to identify, screen, and include 60 articles from three databases. The finding shows that most researchers use task scenarios as the method, qualitative feedback as the metric, and questionnaire as a tool to collect data for accessibility evaluation. The conclusion and future studies are also discussed.
The Use of Extended Reality in Rehabilitation for Patients with Acquired Brain Injury: A Scoping Review
Authors: Bulle-Smid Loes , Keuning Wouter , Van Den Heuvel Renée , Hakvoort Gido , Verhoeven Fenne , Daniels Ramon , Hettinga Marike
Published: August 2023

Background: Extended reality (XR) seems promising for rehabilitation for people with acquired brain injury in terms of reducing professional supervision, faster recovery, shorter hospital stays, and reduced expenses. Since there is no overview this scoping review describes how XR can be utilized in rehabilitation, particularly for people with acquired brain injury (ABI). Methods: The Arksey and O’Malley framework and PRISMA-ScR reporting guideline were followed. Studies between 2010 and May 2022 screened from healthcare as well as technical databases were imported in RAYYAN. Three researchers selected relevant articles in three rounds based on title, abstract and full text. Results: 75 articles were included in this scoping review. Most studies used VR as technology with therapy objectives in three main categories: cognitive, physical and diagnostic. The outcomes of the studies show potential and promising results of the use of XR, and enthusiasm with as well patients as professionals. A selection of four domains of the NASSS framework: condition, technology, value proposition and adopters were reported. Important lessons learned by the included studies are development of XR software, improvement of the hardware, improving feeling of safety and giving support to the patient, and support healthcare professionals for acceptance of XR. Discussion: the use of XR for people with ABI has potential and is promising but not common practice yet. Future research should focus on implementation factors with a diverse and inclusive patient group using service modelling.
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Psychotherapeutic Approaches for Recurring Nightmares
Authors: Dema Anxhelo , Musaj Ledion
Published: August 2023

Recurring nightmares are a common symptom of various mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorders, and depression. Psychotherapeutic approaches have been used to treat recurring nightmares, but their relative effectiveness is unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficacy of three psychotherapeutic approaches in reducing the frequency and intensity of recurring nightmares: cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).

A comprehensive search of electronic databases from January 2000 to the present was conducted, along with a manual search of reference lists. Studies that met inclusion criteria (adult participants with a diagnosis of nightmare disorder or recurrent nightmares, and comparing the effectiveness of at least two of the three psychotherapeutic modalities) were selected for meta-analysis. Outcome measures included nightmare frequency, distress, or related symptoms (e.g., anxiety, depression). The risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool, and effect sizes were calculated using Hedges’ g.

The meta-analysis included 15 studies with a total of 1209 participants. The results showed that all psychotherapeutic approaches were effective in reducing the frequency and intensity of recurring nightmares, with CBT and IRT being the most effective. Specifically, CBT was more effective than IRT in reducing the frequency of nightmares (g=0.73, 95% CI [0.58, 0.88], p < 0.001). The effect sizes for EMDR were smaller than those for CBT and IRT, but still significant.

These findings suggest that CBT and IRT are effective psychotherapeutic approaches for treating recurring nightmares, and may be particularly useful for individuals with PTSD or other trauma-related disorders. However, the small number of studies on EMDR highlights the need for further research in this area. Overall, the results support the use of psychotherapeutic interventions as a first-line treatment for recurring nightmares.
Legal study on the project of the first amendment on Iraqi Nationality law No.26 in 2006
Authors: عبد الصمد هلو محمد صالح
Published: August 2023

Nationality is a legal, political and spiritual bond that binds individuals to states. It is the means that distributes individuals between countries. Through nationality, the component of people is determined in every country; ie people who hold the nationality of a specific country are considered its citizens. By contrast, those who do not hold the nationality of the same country are foreigners, even if they have permission to stay on its ground. In general, there are three laws enacted to regulate nationality in Iraq: The first of which was the Nationality Law No. 42 in 1924, which was legislated after the establishment of the Iraqi state. However, this law was repealed and replaced by the Iraqi Nationality Law No. 43 in 1963. The latter sparked widespread controversy, especially after the change of the political system in Iraq, including the amendments made to it by the dissolved Revolutionary Command Council.

Therefore, changing this law was a priority for the Iraqi parliament after the fall of the previous Iraqi regime in 2003. Indeed, this law and all decisions related to it were formally repealed by the Iraqi parliament in 2006 and replaced by the new Iraqi Nationality Law No. 26 in 2006. However, this law contains many legal and political criticism, especially regarding dual nationality. In addition, the law contains some other controversial cases regarding imposing original nationality and granting nationality through Iraqi mother and other legal disputes related to the recovery of a lost nationality and many other legal problems. Therefore, the Iraqi legislator has prepared a draft to amend the current Iraqi nationality law. In this study, we will highlight the most important points included in this project. We will also indicate the extent to which this project respond to the requirements of society. Finally, we will address the legal problems surrounding the current Iraqi Nationality Law.
Особенности агрометеорологических условий в Туркестанской области
Authors: Байшоланов С. , Оралбекова Н.
Published: August 2023

Анализированы тенденции изменения агрометеорологических показателей в Туркестанской области за период с 1991 по 2022 год. Наблюдается тенденция роста суммы температуры воздуха за вегетационный период, тенденция снижения суммы осадков за вегетационный период, тенденция снижения значений коэффициента увлажнения К и индекса засухи ГТК. Такие условия предполагают рост теплообеспеченности вегетационного периода, рост количества жарких дней, снижение влагообеспеченности и усиление засушливости вегетационного периода. Годы с благоприятными погодными условиями имеют повторяемость 30 % в горной полупустынной зоне. Годы с удовлетворительными погодными условиями имеют повторяемость 20% в горной полупустынной зоне и 10 % в горной пустынной зоне. Годы с неблагоприятными погодными условиями имеют повторяемость 100 % в пустынной зоне, 90 % в горной пустынной зоне и 50 % в горной полупустынной зоне.
ИЗУЧЕНИЕ DFT АНАЛИЗА РАЗЛИЧНЫХ ФОРМ ГЛЮТАМИНА
Authors: Ганиев Б. , Мардонов У. , Ашуров Ж.
Published: August 2023

В данной работе приведены результаты DFT анализа и электронно-структурных и координационных свойств, граничные молекулярные орбитали и дескрипторы глобальной реактивности различных форм глютамина, с применением кватово-химического расчета. Для глутамина МЭП был рассчитан с помощью программы DFT/B3LYP базис 6-311G++(d,p) и построена поверхность молекулярного электростатистического потенциала.
Microlumbar Discectomy vs Minimally Invasive Tubular Microdiscectomy: A Prospective Comparative Analysis
Authors:   Department of Neurosurgery, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, Chandran Raj S. , Sathyababu Arun ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, Haneefa Sharmad Mohammed ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, Prabhakar Rajmohan Bhanu ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Published: August 2023

Background and Aim: Lumbar disc prolapse is a common cause of backache and radicular symptoms in lower limbs. Different surgical options have been described to compare the functional outcome, complications, and recurrence following surgery for lumbar disc prolapse by classical microlumbar discectomy (MLD) and minimally invasive tubular microdiscectomy. The advantages of one procedure over the other were also analyzed. Methods and Materials/Patients: A prospective, observational study conducted over a period of 1 year in the Department of Neurosurgery, Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram, among patients who underwent surgical treatment for lumbar disc herniation by either microlumbar discectomy or minimally invasive surgery using a tubular retractor system. Ninety-nine patients who satisfied the inclusion and exclusion criteria were analyzed and tabulated for the outcome. Results: The two groups did not show a statistical difference in terms of functional outcome, complications, or recurrence rate. However, the need for post-operative analgesics, blood loss, and hence hospitalization was less in the tubular discectomy group. Conclusion: Both procedures are equally effective in terms of surgical results. However, the advantages and the subtle tendency of the patients to adopt “keyhole” make the tube an attractive option.
Effect of Health Education on COVID-19 Preventive Behaviors in Oil Industry Workers: An Application of Health Belief Model
Authors:   Social Determinants of Health Research Centre, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran., Mohammadnabizadeh Sahar , Najafpoor Ali Asghar ,   Social Determinants of Health Research Centre, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran., Ghavami Vahid ,   Social Determinants of Health Research Centre, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Published: August 2023

Background: Recently, the pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a new emerging universal challenge in infectious epidemic disease management. Even today, with access to vaccines, the most effective intervention is behavioral intervention, and as new types emerge, it continues to be significant. The goal of the present study was to promote preventive behaviors during the coronavirus pandemic among oil factory workers using the health belief model (HBM). Methods: A total of 138 onshore shift workers (69 control and 69 case group) were randomly chosen from the two sites of oil fields in southern Iran. Data collection tools were demographic characteristics questionnaire, COVID-19 knowledge questionnaire, HBM questionnaire, and prevention behaviors questionnaire. The Whatsapp application was used to educate the intervention group. Workers completed questionnaires at baseline, after the intervention, and three months after the educational program. Data analyses were done using SPSS software, version 24. Results: Except for knowledge and cues to action, there were significant interactions between time and group for HBM constructs and behavior (P≤0.05). Furthermore, there were significant changes in all variables between follow-up and baseline in the intervention group (P≤0.05). The linear regression indicated that the perceived benefit (ß=0.48, P=0.001) and self-efficacy (ß=0.40, P=0.001) were the most effective factors in preventive behavior, respectively. Conclusion: The results showed that efficient education based on the HBM and emphasizing enhancing knowledge and preventive behavior adoption can prevent individuals from developing COVID-19 and its complications. Considering that the perceived benefits and self-efficacy were the strongest predictor of behavior, attention to these constructs in educational interventions, especially among oil factory shift workers studied, who are at risk of COVID-19 and without enough knowledge, can provide better outcomes related to COVID-19 preventive behaviors.
Effectiveness of the Strength-based Intervention on Subjective Well-being and Psychological Capital in Female Students With the Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Authors:   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Social Sciences, Roudehen Branch, Islamic Azad University, Roudehen, Iran., Ghorbani Mohsen , Talebi Fatemeh ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities, Malard Branch, Islamic Azad University, Malard, Iran., Khodadadi Elahe ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Literature & Humanities, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran., Mohtashami Fatemeh Sadat ,   Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Social Sciences, Tehran Central Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran., Froumandi Sahar ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities, Urmia Branch, Islamic Azad University, Urmia, Iran.
Published: August 2023

Background: It is important to recognize and use the strengths of children with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). This study assessed whether strength-based intervention is effective on subjective well-being and psychological capital in children with ODD. Methods: This research was a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test and post-test design with a control group. The statistical population included 30 students with ODD in discreet six, which were selected through multi-stage clustering in Tehran during the academic year 2022. Then, the individuals were randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups (each group: n=15). The subjective well-being and Luthans’ psychological capital (PCQ) questionnaires were administered. For the experimental group, a strength-based intervention was administered in eight sessions of 75 minutes per week, while the control group received no treatment. The data were analyzed using MANOVA and SPSS software, version 26. Results: The strength-based intervention had positive effects on subjective well-being (F1, 28=23.42, P<0.001) and psychological capital (F1, 28=28.12, P<0.001) in children with ODD. Conclusion: This type of approach builds on clients’ strengths, seeing them as resourceful and resilient when they are in adverse conditions. This study encourages new evidence for the efficacy of a strength-based intervention.
COVID-19 Caring Behaviors: A Cross-sectional Study in the East of Iran
Authors:   Department of Public Health, Sirjan School of Medical Sciences, Sirjan, Iran., Sadeghi Reza , Masoudi Mahmood Reza ,   Departments of Internal Medicine, Sirjan School of Medical Sciences, Sirjan, Iran., Mohammadi Abbas ,   Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Physiology Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran., Asadikaram Gholamreza ,   Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran., Beigzadeh Amin ,   Education Development Center, Sirjan School of Medical Sciences, Sirjan, Iran., Karbalaei Mohsen ,   Department of Microbiology and Virology, School of Medicine, Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft, Iran., Rezaie Kahkhaie Leili ,   Medicinal Herbs Research Center, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran., Moqaddasi Amiri Mohammd ,   Department of Public Health, Sirjan School of Medical Sciences, Sirjan, Iran.
Published: August 2023

Background: Some recommendations and health protocols were presented to control COVID-19 after the outbreak, such as the use of face masks, observing social distancing, closure of schools, etc. Despite these protocols, we witnessed different peaks and variants of COVID-19 for more than two years. This study investigated some risky behaviors, such as not wearing face masks, violating social distancing, and attendance at crowded places. Methods: We used a checklist containing some demographic, caring behaviors, and survey questions. Data were collected from four universities in Iran. Patients with positive PCR results for COVID-19 were included in the study. The minimum sample size required for this study was estimated to be 407, which were selected from the universities by proportional allocation. Results: The use of face mask proportion was different between the upper and lower age groups of 50 years (P=0.005). Also, this proportion was different in the subgroups of educational level, job status, income, and living area. Conclusion: The space of most crowded places was confined and many patients did not use face masks and did not observe social distancing in these places. Hence, social distancing and face mask use can be considered the most important caring behaviors to deal with COVID-19.
The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Pain Control and Adherence to Treatment in Dialysis Patients
Authors:   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Kashmar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kashmar, Iran., Sadeghi Amir Hossein , Ghodrati-Torbati Abbas ,   Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences, Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran., Yaghoubi Hamideh ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Kashmar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kashmar, Iran., Ahmadi Seyed Ali ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Kashmar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kashmar, Iran.
Published: August 2023

Background: Pain control and adherence to treatment is one of the most common problems in dialysis patients. Psychological treatments can be effective in reducing the problems of these patients. This study attempted to investigate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on pain control and adherence to treatment among dialysis patients. Methods: It was a semi-experimental pre-test, post-test study with a control group. The statistical population consisted of 40 people who were referred to a dialysis clinic in 2022 and an available sampling method was used to select and randomly assign patients to two experimental and control groups. In the experimental group, ACT was performed in eight sessions of 90 minutes. McGill pain questionnaire (MPQ) and adherence to treatment scale were used. Data were analyzed using SPSS software, version 21 and analysis of covariance. Results: There was a significant difference between the mean scores of pain control and adherence to treatment in the two experimental and control groups (p<0.05). The effect of this treatment on increasing the pain control score was 51% and on increasing the adherence to treatment score was 44%. Conclusion: ACT can increase pain control and adherence to treatment in dialysis patients; thus, it can be used in designing treatment plans for dialysis patients.