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LM-CycleGAN: Improving Underwater Image Quality Through Learned Perceptual Image Patch Similarity and Multi-Scale Adaptive Fusion Attention
Authors: Wu Jiangyan , Zhang Guanghui , Fan Yugang
Published: November 2024

The underwater imaging process is often hindered by high noise levels, blurring, and color distortion due to light scattering, absorption, and suspended particles in the water. To address the challenges of image enhancement in complex underwater environments, this paper proposes an underwater image color correction and detail enhancement model based on an improved Cycle-consistent Generative Adversarial Network (CycleGAN), named LPIPS-MAFA CycleGAN (LM-CycleGAN). The model integrates a Multi-scale Adaptive Fusion Attention (MAFA) mechanism into the generator architecture to enhance its ability to perceive image details. At the same time, the Learned Perceptual Image Patch Similarity (LPIPS) is introduced into the loss function to make the training process more focused on the structural information of the image. Experiments conducted on the public datasets UIEB and EUVP demonstrate that LM-CycleGAN achieves significant improvements in Structural Similarity Index (SSIM), Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR), Average Gradient (AG), Underwater Color Image Quality Evaluation (UCIQE), and Underwater Image Quality Measure (UIQM). Moreover, the model excels in color correction and fidelity, successfully avoiding issues such as red checkerboard artifacts and blurred edge details commonly observed in reconstructed images generated by traditional CycleGAN approaches.
Dual-Port Six-Band Rectenna with Enhanced Power Conversion Efficiency at Ultra-Low Input Power
Authors: Sun Shihao , Wang Yuchao , Li Bingyang , Xue Hanyu , Zhang Cheng , Xu Feng , Song Chaoyun
Published: November 2024

In this paper, a novel topology and method for designing a multi-band rectenna is proposed to improve its RF-DC efficiency. The rectifier achieves simultaneous rectification using both series and parallel configurations by connecting two branches to the respective terminals of the diode, directing the energy input from two ports to the anode and cathode of the diode. Six desired operating frequency bands are evenly distributed across these two branches, each of which is connected to antennas corresponding to their specific operating frequencies, serving as the receiving end of the system. To optimize the design process, a low-pass filter is incorporated into the rectifier design. This filter works in conjunction with a matching network that includes filtering capabilities to isolate the two ports of the rectifier. The addition of the filter ensures that each structure within the rectifier can be designed independently without adversely affecting the performance of the already completed structures. Based on the proposed design methodology, a dual-port rectenna operating at six frequency bands—1.85 GHz, 2.25 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 3.52 GHz, 5.01 GHz, and 5.89 GHz—was designed, covering the 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi/WLAN frequency bands. The measured results indicate that high-power conversion efficiency was achieved at an input power of −10 dBm: 43.01% @ 1.85 GHz, 41.00% @ 2.25 GHz, 41.33% @ 2.6 GHz, 35.88% @ 3.52 GHz, 22.36% @ 5.01 GHz, and 19.27% @ 5.89 GHz. When the input power is −20 dBm, the conversion efficiency of the rectenna can be improved from 5.2% for single-tone input to 27.7% for six-tone input, representing a 22.5 percentage point improvement. The proposed rectenna demonstrates significant potential for applications in powering low-power sensors and other devices within the Internet of Everything context.
Prediction of Blast Vibration Velocity of Buried Steel Pipe Based on PSO-LSSVM Model
Authors: Zhang Hongyu , Tu Shengwu , Nie Senlin , Ming Weihua
Published: November 2024

In order to ensure the safe operation of adjacent buried pipelines under blast vibration, it is of great practical engineering significance to accurately predict the peak vibration velocity ofburied pipelines under blasting loads. Relying on the test results of the buried steel pipe blast model test, a sensitivity analysis of relevant influencing factors was carried out by using the gray correlation analysis method. A least squares support vector machine (LS-SVM) model was established to predict the peak vibration velocity of the pipeline and determine the best parameter combination in the LS-SVM model through a local particle swarm optimization (PSO), and the results of the PSO-LSSVM model were predicted. These were compared with BP neural network model and Sa’s empirical formula. The results show that the fitting correlation coefficient (R2), root mean square error (RMSE), average relative error (MRE), and Nash coefficient (NSE) of the PSO-LSSVM model for the prediction of pipeline peak vibration velocity are 91.51%, 2.95%, 8.69%, and 99.03%, showing that the PSO-LSSVM model has a higher prediction accuracy and better generalization ability, which provides a new idea for the vibration velocity prediction of buried pipelines under complex blasting conditions.
Detection of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in Australian Cattle and Sheep by Analysing Volatile Organic Compounds in Faeces
Authors: Hodgeman Rachel , Krill Christian , Rochfort Simone , Rodoni Brendan
Published: November 2024

Paratuberculosis is a debilitating disease of ruminants that causes significant economic loss in both cattle and sheep. Early detection of the disease is crucial to controlling the disease; however, current diagnostic tests lack sensitivity. This study evaluated the potential for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) detected by gas chromatography and an electronic nose (eNose) for use as diagnostic tools to differentiate between Map-infected and non-infected cattle and sheep. Solid-phase micro-extraction gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (SPME GC-MS) was used to quantify VOCs from the headspace of faecal samples (cattle and sheep), and partial least squares–discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) was used to determine the suitability as a diagnostic tool. Both the cattle and sheep models had high specificity and sensitivity, 98.1% and 92.3%, respectively, in cattle, and both were 100% in sheep. The eNose was also able to discriminate between Map-infected and non-infected sheep and cattle with 88.9% specificity and 100% sensitivity in sheep and 100% specificity and sensitivity in cattle. This is the first time that VOC analysis by eNose and GCMS has been used for identification of Map in cattle and sheep faeces. GCMS also allowed the identification of putative disease biomarkers, and the eNose diagnostic capability suggests it is a promising tool for point-of-care diagnosis for Map detection on farms.
Aggregation-Dispersion Chromatography: Application of Elastin-like Polypeptides
Authors: Shin Han Bin , Chae Young Kee
Published: November 2024

Protein purification is a crucial step for various downstream applications like drug development, antibody preparation, and structure determination. The constant pursuit is for methods that are more efficient and cost-effective. We propose a novel approach using an elastin-like polypeptide (ELP) as an aggregation core that serves as an anchor between the beads in a chromatography column. In this method, a chilled sample containing a [target protein type] fusion protein is loaded onto a pre-equilibrated IMAC (immobilized metal affinity chromatography) column with a low-salt buffer. The column is then washed with a warm buffer containing high salt to remove impurities. Here, the key step involves warming the column above the ELP’s transition temperature (Tt), which triggers its aggregation. This aggregation is expected to trap the target protein tightly between the beads. Subsequently, a harsh wash with high salt and high imidazole can be applied to remove even persistent contaminants, achieving high protein purity. Finally, the temperature is lowered, and a cold, low-salt buffer is introduced to reverse the aggregation and elute the purified target protein. This method has the potential to eliminate the need for sophisticated chromatography systems while still achieving high protein purity.
Predictors of Risk of Muscle Injury in Non-Professional Soccer Players: An Ambispective Cohort Study
Authors: Iraqui-Rato Ismael , Cuesta-Barriuso Rubén
Published: November 2024

(1) Background: Soccer accounts for 30% of all sports injuries. Muscle injuries in soccer, not caused by trauma or contact, are the most common. The objective was to assess the risk of injury based on the footwear used by soccer players and the playing field and to identify the best predictive model of muscle injuries; (2) Methods: An ambispective cohort study. The primary variable was the number of muscle injuries in the last three seasons. The secondary variables were age, body mass index, type of soccer shoes and turf, training load and position on the field. The possible confounding variables were motivation for the choice of footwear, date of injuries, time playing and regular first-team player status; (3) Results: 156 players were recruited. The risk of injury is 1.03 (95% CI: 0.83; 1.27) times more frequent in players competing on artificial turf. The risk of injury is slightly higher in first-team players than in substitutes (RR = 1.02; 95% CI: 0.79; 1.32). There was no statistically significant relationship between the position on the field (p = 0.91), the type of shoe (p = 0.69) and the motivation to buy the shoes (p = 0.82), regarding the risk of muscle injury in these athletes. The best model to estimate risk of injury includes age, training load and soccer shoe type as confounding variables (AIC = 190.5; p = 0.10; χ2(3) = 10.14; p = 0.02); (4) Conclusions: The risk of muscle injury is higher in non-professional soccer players competing on artificial pitches and in those who are regular starters on their teams. Field position, soccer shoe and motivation to purchase the soccer shoe are variables that do not increase the risk of muscle injury in these athletes. The best predictive model of injury includes age, training load and shoe type.
Automatic Segmentation and Statistical Analysis of the Foveal Avascular Zone
Authors: Totolici Geanina , Miron Mihaela , Culea-Florescu Anisia-Luiza
Published: November 2024

This study facilitates the extraction of foveal avascular zone (FAZ) metrics from optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) images, offering valuable clinical insights and enabling detailed statistical analysis of FAZ size and shape across three patient groups: healthy, type II diabetes mellitus and both type II diabetes mellitus (DM) and high blood pressure (HBP). Additionally, it evaluates the performance of four deep learning (DL) models—U-Net, U-Net with DenseNet121, U-Net with MobileNetV2 and U-Net with VGG16—in automating the segmentation of the FAZ. Manual segmentation of the images by ophthalmological clinicians was performed initially, and data augmentation was used to enhance the dataset for robust model training and evaluation. Consequently, the original set of 103 full retina OCTA images was extended to 672 cases, including 42 images from normal patients, 357 images from DM patients, and 273 images from patients with both DM and HBP. Among the models, U-Net with DenseNet outperformed the others, achieving the highest accuracy, Intersection over Union (IoU), and Dice coefficient across all patient groups. This research is distinct in its focus on full retina OCTA images and its inclusion of patients with both hypertension and diabetes, an area that is less studied in the existing literature.
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Waves on Maternal Health and Infant Outcomes—A Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Ohaegbulam Gail , Wallace Kedra , Yimer Wondwosen K. , Moustafa Ahmed S. Z. , Morris Rachael
Published: November 2024

The initial presentation of COVID-19 to the world left many in the medical community perplexed about its true nature and potential impact on individuals. Many investigations into the pathology of the virus resulted from this; however, studies were limited in the obstetric community, especially in high-risk communities. Each pandemic wave (Alpha, Delta, Omicron) had different transmission rates and inflicted different COVID-19 severity levels among those infected. This study aimed to determine if the effects of COVID-19 on maternal and infant outcomes varied by pandemic waves. This is an observational cohort study utilizing women enrolled in a COVID-19 pregnancy study. A review of 374 electronic medical records of women who received care at the University of Mississippi Medical Center after testing positive for SARS-CoV2 was conducted. During the Alpha pandemic wave, women contracted COVID-19 significantly earlier in pregnancy; however, higher rates of COVID-19 infection occurred during the Omicron pandemic wave. During the Delta pandemic wave, more women were morbidly obese and were likely to deliver significantly earlier, and, when compared to infants born during the Omicron pandemic wave, the infants born during the Delta wave weighed significantly less. The effects of COVID-19 on high-risk pregnant patients may deviate from previous reports, indicating a need for further investigation of the biological and social factors that may lead to these differences. Studies into the effects of COVID-19 in pregnancy remain limited and this study provides valuable insight into how varying COVID-19 strains affected a high-risk obstetric community.
Leadership in nursing: the key to quality care and professional development (literature review)
Authors:   Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education «Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after P. Lumumba», Moscow, Russia, Binenko E. V.
Published: November 2024

Leadership in nursing is an important component of effective work of medical organizations, it not only contributes to improving the quality of medical care, but also actively influences the atmosphere in the team and motivation of employees. Patient-centered quality care, the need for teamwork and change management place high demands on nurses as leaders.
Practical experience in developing and implementing standard operating procedures for preventing patient falls in the hospital in the activities of medical staff
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Tambov State University named after G. R. Derzhavin», Tambov, Russia, Kalugina M. G. , Chudova A. N. ,   State Budgetary Healthcare Institution «Tambov Regional Children’s Clinical Hospital», Tambov, Russia
Published: November 2024

Today, the quality of nursing care directly depends on the level of training and competence of the staff, new forms of care, practical experience and skills in working with modern technologies. Target. To study the experience of improving innovations in the work of nurses-anesthesiologists of the anesthesiology and resuscitation department in connection with high-tech open-heart surgeries, in particular, during the implantation of mechanical left ventricular bypasses and orthotopic heart transplantation. Results. Nurses-anesthesiologists play a key role in providing high-quality care to patients in a cardiac surgery hospital. Innovations help the nurse improve monotonous and routine tasks, speed up and facilitate patient care, ensure safety during manipulations, increase the speed and quality of the treatment and diagnostic process, reduce staff labor costs, save the nurse’s time. Much attention in the center is paid to training, continuous professional development of highly qualified personnel. Conclusion. Improvements in the work of mid-level medical personnel, in particular, nurse anesthetists, are a key area for improving the quality and safety of medical care in a cardiac surgery hospital. Further development of competencies, training, implementation of new technologies and strengthening of teamwork will optimize the work of the entire treatment process.
MANAGEMENT OF SOCIO-CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL CAPITAL OF COMMUNITIES
Authors: Kravchenko L. , Mykhailenko O.
Published: November 2024

Against the background of the growing role of territorial communities in the economic development of Ukraine in the context of decentralization and self-government reform, the article notes that the responsibility of communities for local development requires professionalism and systematic actions of their representatives, in particular, managers of the socio-cultural sphere. Special attention is paid to social capital as an important intangible factor that ensures effective communication between community members. Social capital helps to increase trust and interaction, which, in turn, affects the sustainability of local development and the ability of their self-regulatory bodies to respond to challenges.
The authors emphasize that managers of socio-cultural activities should be aware of the importance of social capital, which is manifested through the activity of citizens, the relationship between them and their responsibility for the state of affairs in the community; the identified technologies for the formation of social capital include social partnership, social animation, image and participation through involvement. In particular, in the context of the protection and preservation of historical and cultural monuments, the author emphasizes the need to develop public-private partnerships to preserve cultural heritage. It is emphasized that a successful partnership can contribute to the sustainable development of the local economy and the formation of civic engagement.
The conclusions to the article emphasize the principles of community development, which, with the assistance of socio-cultural management, should be based on active citizen participation, justice, sustainable development and moral and ethical foundations, and self-government; they offer recommendations for the formation of effective development strategies, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach to the socio-cultural development of territorial communities
MAIN DIRECTIONS FOR FORMING A SAFETY BEHAVIOR CULTURE AMONG PARTICIPANTS OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS IN GENERAL SECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Korets O. , Voievoda O.
Published: November 2024

The article is dedicated to exploring the importance and key aspects of safety culture in the school educational environment, analyzing the concept of safety behavior and its role in shaping a safe and conducive learning environment. Special attention is paid to the mechanisms for developing this culture among students, teachers, and administration. Key approaches to integrating safety issues are discussed, involving the participation of teachers from various subjects, educational institution administration, psychologists, parents, and students, as well as the potential inclusion of external experts and specialists specializing in educational safety issues.
The article outlines key approaches to forming a safety culture, including through educational programs, training sessions, engaging the community, and implementing innovative risk management approaches. It argues that the foundation for developing a safety culture in the educational environment lies in a comprehensive approach, encompassing the development and implementation of holistic educational policies and programs, integration of safety issues into the educational process, creation of an organizational culture that supports safety as a fundamental value, and active involvement of the entire educational community. This involves concerted efforts of all educational process participants and institutional support.
It is argued that creating a safe environment in educational institutions is fundamental to shaping a safety culture. This process includes not only physical measures such as equipping educational premises with modern security equipment, improving infrastructure, ensuring clear evacuation routes, and emergency plans but also creating an atmosphere of psychological safety and trust. Significant importance is given to regular assessment and monitoring, which play a critical role in supporting and developing a safety culture in educational institutions, providing conditions for continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of implemented safety measures and identifying potential risks or shortcomings.
THE CONCEPT OF «UNIVERSAL CONCRETENESS» IN WESTERN PHILOSOPHY (USING VOLTAIRE AS AN EXAMPLE)
Authors: Kravchenko P. , Sheiko S.
Published: November 2024

The article provides a critical analysis of the principle of «universal concreteness» in Voltaire’s philosophy of deism. The article reveals the content of the ontological and epistemological foundations of the thinker’s worldview in his historical and philosophical explorations. The abstract nature of the principles of deism and «universal unity» in the philosophy of the French Enlightenment is the result of the influence of the one-sidedness of empiricism and rationalism.
Voltaire and his associates, according to Hegel, proceeded in their philosophical constructions from the principle of universality and the embodiment of the concept of «wit», while the Germans relied on the possibilities of criticizing pure reason. The philosophy of the French Enlightenment is characterized by mobility, constitutes an «absolute concept» aims to criticize existing traditional ideas, destroys everything immovable, and embodies the «consciousness of pure freedom». The potentialities of the concept of «universal concreteness» in Voltaire’s worldview form the basis of his theoretical and practical philosophy, in particular, of human existence, morality, and free will. Using the weapon of human reason and wit, Voltaire directed his intellectual efforts against the «world order» in the field of law and order, state structure, judicial procedure, as well as the mode of government and political authority.
In the philosophy of the French Enlightenment, we have enough ideas of concrete unity, which is the opposite of abstract metaphysical definitions. The result of the French Enlightenment is a persistent desire to achieve a «general unity» in the course of philosophical research, not abstract, but filled with concrete content. The critical analysis of the principle of concrete integrity reveals its constructive content and limitations in the context of social practice, science, and religion in eighteenth-century France.
FORMATION OF READINESS FOR INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AS A KEY COMPETENCE OF FUTURE SPECIALISTS
Authors: Onipko V. , Yaprynets T.
Published: November 2024

The article analyses the importance of innovative approaches for improving the quality of education and the efficiency of the educational process of future specialists. The content of the category «readiness of a future specialist for innovative educational activities» is clarified. The components of readiness for innovation, which combine knowledge of modern technologies and teaching methods, the ability to adapt to changes in the educational environment and approaches that contribute to the creation of conditions for the effective formation of such readiness in the course «Theory and Methods of Teaching in Higher Education Institutions» are considered. They are the following: familiarization with innovative approaches, ethical aspects of innovation, formation of motives and practical skills for implementing innovations, interdisciplinary approach, collaborative learning, an assessment system that encourages students to think and act innovatively, reflect and self-evaluate, motivate professional development, adapt to change, stimulate initiative, engage in an innovative community, and support mentoring and counseling. The paper identifies strategies for building readiness that ensure the development of creative thinking, collaboration, and leadership skills of future professionals. Practical exercises, the development of interactive learning materials, pilot projects for the introduction of new methods, the creation of curricula using modern technologies and information and analytical reports, participation in professional networks and conferences aimed at an in-depth understanding of the processes and factors that influence the preparation of future professionals for efficient innovation in education are considered.
It is concluded that the formation of readiness for innovative educational activities in future specialists at higher educational institutions allows students to acquire practical skills in the implementation of educational innovations and prepare for active participation in the modernization of the educational process, which is an important aspect of the modern educational paradigm of professional training.
TRAINING OF TEACHERS OF LIFE SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES FOR STUDENTS
Authors: Titarenko V.
Published: November 2024

The article reveals that one of the main tasks facing the system of training labor training teachers is to provide higher education students with professional knowledge and skills to ensure not only quality but also safe training. The latter is of particular importance due to the growing number of injuries among students, so a higher education institution needs a targeted, methodologically sound system for the formation and improvement of life safety competence, which includes: knowledge of school curricula for labor training and technology, drawing, organizational forms of education and material support of academic subjects from the point of view of student safety; ability to ensure the safe organization and implementation of educational work in school workshops, interschool training and production facilities, to draw up the necessary regulatory documentation for conducting classes; knowledge of the psychological and physiological foundations of the formation of safe skills, teaching methods and the ability to use this knowledge in the teacher’s practical work; ability to safely conduct socially useful and productive work of students, extracurricular and extracurricular activities; ability to study and use in their work the relevant experience of other subject teachers; information on ensuring their own safety in the process of studying at the university.
It is proposed that the content of the course on safety studies at a pedagogical university should include: a brief description of the hazards that occur during training and in the long term; the ability to analyze hazards and assess possible risks; knowledge of methods, principles and means of ensuring safety; the ability to prevent the negative consequences of hazards and provide first aid to victims; knowledge of safety issues for technological processes and labor skills, according to the curriculum. These tasks are solved by three blocks of interrelated aspects: identifying possible hazards; studying preventive measures to protect against them; and learning methods to deal with real hazards and harmful factors.
ORGANIZATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT CONDITIONS OF ACTIVITY OF SPECIALISTS IN THE DOMESTIC PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY IN THE 1920s-1960s
Authors: Sholoiko N.
Published: November 2024

У статті окреслено шляхи розвитку вітчизняної фармацевтичної галузіу 20-60-х роках ХХ століття, появу нових форм лікарського обслуговування населення та управлінських структур з організації аптечної справи в країні. Проведено історико-ретроспективний аналіз передумов підготовки фахівців для фармацевтичної сфери в Україні в один із основних періодів її становлення, висвітлено закономірності розвитку в загальному контексті професійної медичної освіти та з’ясовано обставини виникнення провідних ознак організаційно-управлінської культури у фармації. Доведено, що в попередні історичні періоди розвитку галузі передумовами виникнення організаційно-управлінської культури фармацевтів були: структурування аптечної справи, її зосередження в руках держави, розширення медичної промисловості й поліпшення лікарського обслуговування населення, вирішення науково-практичних питань щодо фармацевтичної освіти, нової народної аптеки й організації контролю якості аптечної продукції, розширення фармацевтичної промисловості та централізація постачання в аптечній мережі.
Проаналізовано науковий доробок видатних діячів фармації (М. Бергольц, Н. Валяшко, А. Гінзберг, Г. Коган, В. Дзвонів, А. Орєхов, А. Степанов, Я. Фіалков, С. Шубін, Д. Щербачов та ін.), які в цей період внесли своєю працею значний доробок у розвиток фармацевтичної науки, побудову і вдосконалення системи фармацевтичної освіти, а саме: створення перших підручників з фармації, з технології лікарських форм; заснування школи вивчення органічних речовин шляхом спектрографічних досліджень; розробка та впровадження технології лікарських форм і галенових препаратів; дослідження лікарських рослин, вміле поєднання експерименту з науковими дослідженнями тощо. Це сприяло науковій розробці питань теорії та практики фармації, підвищенню кваліфікації членів товариства, розширенню й поглибленню їхніх спеціальних знань, а також вихованню на основі кращих традицій вітчизняної фармації, медицини та природознавства, наданню науково-методичної та практичної допомоги працівникам і керівникам аптечних мереж.
Supporting patients to use online services in general practice: focused ethnographic case study.
Authors: Newbould Jennifer , Bryce Carol , Stockwell Stephanie , Treadgold Bethan Mair , Campbell John , Marriott Christine , Pitchforth Emma , Sheard Laura , Winder Rachel , Atherton Helen
Published: November 2024

Background In England online services in general practice encompass a range of provision from ordering repeat medication to having a consultation. Some groups of individuals may find accessing and/or using such services difficult and may require ‘digital facilitation’, that is the range of processes, procedures, and personnel which seeks to support NHS patients in their uptake and use of online services. Aim To gain insight, from the perspective of general practice staff and patients/carers, into how and why digital facilitation might lead to benefits, and the key processes involved in supporting patients to use online services. Design and setting Eight general practices across England with varied geographical and socio-demographic characteristics. Methods Focused ethnographic case study of observations and interviews (n=69). Results Typically, digital facilitation was delivered in an ad hoc fashion to individual patients. Online services were delivered via multiple systems each working differently, and creating a need for support so that patients could access them. Younger practice staff were expected to deliver support on account of their age, despite there being no evidence of age-related training and experience. It was understood by practice staff that patients with challenging personal circumstances may require specific support to access online services. Conclusion At present patient use of online services is supported by digital facilitation which is primarily delivered by reception staff. Supporting patients to use online services requires review of how many services are provided and what for, and consideration for the time and effort needed to support patients to use them.
Estrés académico y su relación con la impulsividad en estudiantes universitarios de Quito
Authors: Arias Cano María Emilia , Monar Cajamarca Walker Jesús , Salazar Almeida Lesslie Alejandra , Villacís Jácome Juan Enrique
Published: November 2024

La relación entre el estrés académico y la impulsividad es compleja y multifacética. Los hallazgos sugieren que mejorar las habilidades de afrontamiento puede ser una estrategia efectiva para mitigar tanto el estrés como la impulsividad en estudiantes universitarios. El objetivo es determinar el estrés académico y su relación con la impulsividad en estudiantes de la Institución de Afiliación. Ciudad, País, Quito. Se orientó en el paradigma positivista, enfoque investigativo positivista; el tipo es descriptivo-correlacional y el diseño no experimental. La población estuvo representada por 50 estudiantes de la Institución de Afiliación en Quito, en edades comprendidas entre 18 a 26 años. Se realizó una encuesta sociodemográfica con una escala de Likert. Como resultado se tiene que, existe una correlación positiva lo cual equivale al 76% de la población de estudio. Se concluye, la correlación positiva entre el estrés académico y la impulsividad revela un desafío significativo dentro del entorno universitario.
Inteligencia artificial en la Educación superior: Impacto en cada etapa del ciclo formativo
Authors: López Cevallos Bolívar Alejandro , Granizo López Katherine Anabel , Ruiz Alvarado Priscila Veronica , Suárez Salvatierra Inés Maritza
Published: November 2024

La Inteligencia Artificial (IA) en la Educación universitaria, ha despertado un interés creciente en la comunidad científica y académica. Sin embargo, se necesita una comprensión integral del impacto y la eficacia de esta tecnología en el proceso universitario. El objetivo fue realizar una revisión sistemática sobre el impacto de la Inteligencia Artificial en la Educación universitaria de 2018 a 2024. El enfoque es cualitativo, diseño documental. Se adoptó el protocolo PRISMA, para la búsqueda en bases de datos como Web of Science, Scopus y SciELO, se obtuvo una selección de estudios que incluyeron 16 artículos originales. Los resultados revelan que, todas las formas de (IA), el conocimiento y las habilidades en las TIC no se deben circunscribir solo a los profesionales universitarios, sino que abarcan a todas las personas que integran el contexto universitario. Se concluyó que se requiere capacitar a docentes y estudiantes universitarios sobre el uso de la Inteligencia Artificial (IA), para reconocer y responder adecuadamente a sus bondades en el aprendizaje académico.
Examining influences on cotton and peanut farmers’ intentions to adopt agricultural best management practices in southeast Georgia
Authors: Taylor William , Borron Abigail , Holt Jessica , Monfort Walter
Published: November 2024

Various factors have been found to influence farmers’ adoption of best management practices. This study examines the influences on farmers’ intentions to adopt best management practices by using an extended model of the theory of planned behavior. This descriptive exploratory study surveyed Georgia cotton and peanut farmers (N = 41). Findings revealed farmers had positive attitudes toward best management practices and showed that the use of best management practices is aligned with farmers’ intrinsic motivations. Agricultural practitioners may enhance educational and outreach efforts by leveraging farmers’ motivations and necessary capacities as outlined in this study.
Who Cares for the Caregiver? Exploring Extension’s Role in Informal Caregiving Support
Authors: Tuttle McKenzie , Martinez Erin , Fox Aimee
Published: November 2024

Family caregivers provide invaluable service by taking on the responsibility of caring for older adults in the United States. With a growing aging population, the need for family caregivers and demands on their time and resources will continue to increase. Although a variety of caregiving resources and support services exist, family caregivers often lack the awareness, time, transportation, or financial resources to connect to services. There is a critical need to address the barriers that prevent caregivers from accessing services. In this commentary, we highlight barriers and make recommendations for improving conversations, research, and practice to meet this growing problem.
Strategies for LGBTQ+ Inclusivity among Elementary School Aged Youths in Extension
Authors: Gonzalez Maru , Kokozos Michael , Sankar Sudha
Published: November 2024

While there is a growing body of scholarship related to LGBTQ+ inclusive practices among adolescents in 4-H, there is currently no research focused specifically on elementary school aged youths. This paper identifies research-based strategies to foster LGBTQ+ inclusivity among elementary school aged youths in 4-H and provides recommendations for implementation at the individual and institutional level. These strategies include ongoing professional development, supportive adult relationships, inclusive curriculum and programming, and LGBTQ+ inclusive guidance and protocols. The strategies and recommendations for implementation underscore the need for a multi-faceted approach to create more welcoming spaces that benefit all youths.
EU COOPERATION WITH EASTERN PARTNERSHIP COUNTRIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Tsebenko O.
Published: November 2024

This article summarises the experience of forming the concept of sustainable development in the Eastern Partnership countries in the context of their cooperation with the EU. The main purpose of the study is to identify the characteristics and foundations for ensuring the implementation of sustainable development as a result of EU cooperation with the Eastern Partnership states. The relevance of this scientific problem is that the idea of sustainable development is a consolidation of the aspirations of all states for economic stability and sustainable development, and EU cooperation with the Eastern Partnership states, based on the principles of creating sustainable and integrated economies, the rule of law and security, environmental and climate sustainability and fair and inclusive societies, is an integral part of the European architecture of sustainable relations at all levels in the long term. The Sustainable Development Index is used to analyse the level of sustainable development in the region. The Eastern Partnership Index helped to determine the degree of integration of the region's states into EU standards and policies in the field of European integration and sustainable development. It identified internal and external challenges to the sustainable development of the EaP countries. Priority areas of cooperation between the EU and the region's states for sustainable development are analysed. Recommendations for strengthening the role of the EU in ensuring sustainable development of the Eastern Partnership countries are given. Key words: EU, Eastern Partnership, sustainable development, Eastern Partnership index, sustainable development index.
CHERNIGIV REGION IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY IN THE TRAVELOUGES OF FOREIGN TRAVELERS
Authors:   Boris Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan University, Ivaniuk O. , Romanenko D. ,   Boris Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan University
Published: November 2024

The article investigates the records of European travelers about their visits to Chernihiv region in the first half of the 19th century. The basis for scientific research was the travelogues of the British, Germans, and French who visited the region in the specified period of time. The travelogues are characterized by the subjectivity of descriptions, absence of clear structure, and irregular presentation of data. However, they also contain unique information which cannot be found in other resources. In the course of the investigation it was established that the majority of travelers preferred to visit Chernihiv, Nizhyn, and Baturyn due to the architectural features and long history of these cities. The authors paid attention to different aspects of Chernihiv region, such as landscapes, peculiarities of economic growth, city life, and the image of a Ukrainian village. A part of the travelogues is dedicated to the polyethnicity of the region, although it interested the travelers only in the context of cultural interaction. Travellers use several names for Chernihiv lands: regional (administrative) - ‘the government of Chernihiv’; general: historical - ‘Ukraine’, and imperial - ‘Little Russia’. At the same time, regardless of the country of origin, the authors clearly distinguish Ukrainians from Russians, focusing on linguistic, ethnographic, anthropological, and mental differences. The urban space in the travel records is mainly represented by Chernihiv, Nizhyn, and Baturyn. Other cities in the region were usually left out of the travellers' attention. The reasons for this are as follows: firstly, they are not on the travellers' route; secondly, they are not interesting to foreigners as an architectural or historical complex; thirdly, they are not associated with personal stories that were accompanied by problems on the road, such as problems with vehicles, extremely poor service, lack or poor accommodation for the night, etc. Key words: Chernihiv region, travelogues, European travelers, city life, economics, ethnographical peculiarities.
Do policiamento privado ao policiamento público: fragmentos da origem da polícia, do policiamento ostensivo e contextos históricos da polícia militar do estado do Paraná
Authors: Rocha Rinaldo Paz da
Published: November 2024

O presente artigo tem o objetivo de apresentar um breve combinado de ideias e considerações sobre as origens e concepções de polícia e policiamento replicados pelo mundo, com o objetivo de evidenciar nuances históricas e conceitos que consolidaram e caracterizaram a representação contemporâneo de polícia e da atividade de policiamento. Em um primeiro momento, o escrito contextualiza a ideia primitiva de polícia, pensada a partir da ideia de polícia-privada, ou seja, explica a que se prestava, como eram estruturadas, organizadas e como seus integrantes eram remunerados, até culminar na ideia da polícia pública estatal - uma necessidade social que se modernizou. Em um segundo momento, apresenta fragmentos memoriais das origens da PMPR, inserindo-se em contextos de época - econômicos, políticos e tecnológicos de comunicação e mobilidade policial, que conferiram bases para a formação do modelo de polícia administrativa do Estado do Paraná.
Estudo comparativo do método de construção da casa pré-moldada em relação ao de alvenaria convencional, um estudo de caso em Itacaré, Bahia
Authors: Paraíso Camila Moreira , Krause Marcelo O’Donnel , Marinho Felipe José Estrela , Lins Ittana de Oliveira
Published: November 2024

Esse trabalho apresenta uma pesquisa que objetiva comparar os métodos construtivos entre os de blocos pré-moldados com o de alvenaria convencional, visando mostrar qual método mais viável para a região. Com a finalidade de identificar as principais características de cada método, também foi feita uma análise quantitativa para demonstrar as diferenças de custos para cada tipo de construção. O estudo teve como base a casa localizada em Itacaré BA que foi construída com paredes de placas pré-moldadas e a partir dela, foi feito um levantamento cadastral para a elaboração do orçamento real da residência. Para uma comparação de custos mais precisa, foi feito um estudo sobre o método construtivo utilizado, bem como o orçamento dessa casa, caso ela tivesse sido construída pelo método de alvenaria de blocos cerâmicos. Dessa forma, os dois métodos foram analisados e comparados dentro dos mesmos parâmetros, permitindo identificar quais etapas tiveram mais vantagens econômicas e os custos finais de cada método. Entretando, conclui-se que o método construtivo pré-moldado foi mais eficiente em relação à construção e ao custo financeiro quando comparado ao método de alvenaria convencional.
التسويق متعدد المستويات كآلية لتحقيق الأرباح للقوى البيعية -دراسة حالة مؤسسة ارفيا Arvea الجزائر
Authors: Bouameur Aicha , Messaoudi Khiera
Published: November 2024

هدفت هذه الورقة البحثية إلى تناول النموذج الصحي للتسويق متعدد المستويات الذي لا يتعارض مع أخلاقيات وشرعية مهنة التسويق من أجل ابراز أهميته كآلية لتحقيق الأرباح للقوى البيعية بشكل عام وتلك الناشطة بمؤسسة ارفيا Arvea بالجزائر بشكل خاص، ولقد تحددت الدراسة بمتغير مستقل (التسويق متعدد المستويات) بأبعاده الأربعة المتمثلة في عناصر المزيج التسويقي متعدد المستويات و متغير تابع تمثل في تحقيق الأرباح للقوى البيعية، بحيث استهدفت الدراسة عينة مكونة من 51 مندوب بيع بمؤسسة ارفيا Arvea تم معالجة وتحليل بياناتهم عن طريق برنامج spss22.     وقد خلصلت الدراسة إلى وجود ارتباط طردي بين التسويق متعدد المستويات و تحقيق الأرباح للقوى البيعية  من خلال جودة وفعالية عناصر مزيجه التسويقي التي تزيد من ثقة الزبائن في منتجات المؤسسة، وبالتالي توصي الدراسة المؤسسات الناشطة ضمن هذا النوع من التسويق بالحرص على الحفاظ على المنفعة المادية المجزية لقوى البيع لكسب ولائهم الدائم، كما توصي هذه الأخيرة بتبني نموذج الثقة من أجل جذب زبائن جدد.
تقييم جودة خدمة التعليم الإلكتروني في الجامعة الجزائرية خلال جائحة كورونا من وجهة نظر عينة من الطلبة الجامعيين
Authors: Hamdi Mohamed Yacine
Published: November 2024

تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى معرفة مدى جودة خدمة التعليم الإلكتروني، التي اعتمدت عليها الجامعات الجزائرية كنظام مساعد للتعليم التقليدي (الحضوري)، وهذا خلال فترة إعادة فتح الجامعات، بعد التراجع النسبي لعدد الإصابات بفيروس كورونا، من وجهة نظر عينة من الطلبة الجامعيين.وقد تم الاعتماد على المنهج الوصفي في الجانب النظري، وعلى الاستبانة في الجانب التطبيقي للدراسة.ووجدت نتائج الدراسة أن هناك ضعفا في جودة التعليم الإلكتروني، حسب رأي 200 طالبا الذين تم استجوابهم من خلال المحاور التي تطرقت لها الاستبانة.
تأثير تقلب سعر صرف الدينار مقابل الاورو على الصادرات خارج المحروقات دراسة قياسية لحالة الجزائر 2020-2000
Authors: Elkout Mebarek , Rainouba Lakhdar , Chaoui Ataellah
Published: November 2024

تهدف هذه الدراسة الى قياس تأثير تقلبات سعر الصرف على الصادرات خارج المحروقات الجزائرية في الاسواق الدولية للفترة من2000  الى2020 ، باستعمال ادوات احصائية وقياسية (نماذج متجهات الانحدار الذاتي VAR)، وخلصت إلى أنه لا يوجد تأثير ذو دلالة احصائية لسعر صرف الدينار الجزائري مقابل الاورو على الصادرات خارج المحروقات، كما أن تطور الصادرات الجزائرية خارج المحروقات مرتبط إلى حد كبير بتطور صادرات المحروقات، وهذا كون المنتجات النصف المصنعة والتي تمثل النسبة العظمى من الصادرات خارج المحروقات هي أساسا من مشتقات المحروقات، لذلك فأسعارها ترتبط بأسعار المحروقات بدرجة كبيرة. ويرجع تقهقر وانهيار الدينار الجزائري مقابل الاورو نتيجة تخفيض قيمته من قبل السلطة النقدية التي تُرجع هذا الاجراء لأجل دعم وتشجيع الصادرات الجزائرية، لكن هذا الاجراء غير ملائم نظرا لقصور الهيكل الانتاجي الوطني وعجزه عن تغطية السوق الوطنية كما ونوعا فضلا على ولوجه الاسواق الاجنبية، كما تُرجع هذا الاجراء لأجل كبح الواردات الاجنبية والذي يعتبر ايضا إجراء غير مجدي بالنظر الى احتياجات السوق الوطنية وارتباطه بالسوق الاوربية على وجه الخصوص.
Measurement of the degree of customer satisfaction cases: HABIB BOURGUIBA Hospital
Authors: Jallouli Fayza , Benzaala Ismail
Published: November 2024

Currently each hospital offers satisfaction surveys to its patients to observe how they evaluate the care services. Indeed, it is important for each hospital, whatever it is, to take an interest in the opinion of its patients about the care provided to them. These surveys allow hospitals to consider patient satisfaction as an indicator for judging the quality of care and services offered. In hospitals, patient satisfaction does not only correspond to the intervention or a simple consultation. On the contrary, it begins when the appointment is made, then continues when the patient arrives at the hospital and ends when he leaves. This study aims to measure the general level of patient satisfaction with all aspects of their care at Habib Bourguiba Hospital, to explain the length of stay in the hospital, as we can imagine that the longer patients stay in the care service, the greater the sources of dissatisfaction.We concluded that the most important thing for the patient is that he leaves the hospital “healed”.
Currently each hospital offers satisfaction surveys to its patients to observe how they evaluate the care services. Indeed, it is important for each hospital, whatever it is, to take an interest in the opinion of its patients about the care provided to them. These surveys allow hospitals to consider patient satisfaction as an indicator for judging the quality of care and services offered. In hospitals, patient satisfaction does not only correspond to the intervention or a simple consultation. On the contrary, it begins when the appointment is made, then continues when the patient arrives at the hospital and ends when he leaves. This study aims to measure the general level of patient satisfaction with all aspects of their care at Habib Bourguiba Hospital, to explain the length of stay in the hospital, as we can imagine that the longer patients stay in the care service, the greater the sources of dissatisfaction.We concluded that the most important thing for the patient is that he leaves the hospital “healed”.